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+2,Stuning even for the non-gamer,This sound track was beautiful! It paints the senery in your mind so well I would recomend it even to people who hate vid. game music! I have played the game Chrono Cross but out of all of the games I have ever played it has the best music! It backs away from crude keyboarding and takes a fresher step with grate guitars and soulful orchestras. It would impress anyone who cares to listen! ^_^
+2,The best soundtrack ever to anything.,"I'm reading a lot of reviews saying that this is the best 'game soundtrack' and I figured that I'd write a review to disagree a bit. This in my opinino is Yasunori Mitsuda's ultimate masterpiece. The music is timeless and I'm been listening to it for years now and its beauty simply refuses to fade.The price tag on this is pretty staggering I must say, but if you are going to buy any cd for this much money, this is the only one that I feel would be worth every penny."
+2,Amazing!,"This soundtrack is my favorite music of all time, hands down. The intense sadness of ""Prisoners of Fate"" (which means all the more if you've played the game) and the hope in ""A Distant Promise"" and ""Girl who Stole the Star"" have been an important inspiration to me personally throughout my teen years. The higher energy tracks like ""Chrono Cross ~ Time's Scar~"", ""Time of the Dreamwatch"", and ""Chronomantique"" (indefinably remeniscent of Chrono Trigger) are all absolutely superb as well.This soundtrack is amazing music, probably the best of this composer's work (I haven't heard the Xenogears soundtrack, so I can't say for sure), and even if you've never played the game, it would be worth twice the price to buy it.I wish I could give it 6 stars."
+2,Excellent Soundtrack,"I truly like this soundtrack and I enjoy video game music. I have played this game and most of the music on here I enjoy and it's truly relaxing and peaceful.On disk one. my favorites are Scars Of Time, Between Life and Death, Forest Of Illusion, Fortress of Ancient Dragons, Lost Fragment, and Drowned Valley.Disk Two: The Draggons, Galdorb - Home, Chronomantique, Prisoners of Fate, Gale, and my girlfriend likes ZelbessDisk Three: The best of the three. Garden Of God, Chronopolis, Fates, Jellyfish sea, Burning Orphange, Dragon's Prayer, Tower Of Stars, Dragon God, and Radical Dreamers - Unstealable Jewel.Overall, this is a excellent soundtrack and should be brought by those that like video game music.Xander Cross"
+2,"Remember, Pull Your Jaw Off The Floor After Hearing it","If you've played the game, you know how divine the music is! Every single song tells a story of the game, it's that good! The greatest songs are without a doubt, Chrono Cross: Time's Scar, Magical Dreamers: The Wind, The Stars, and the Sea and Radical Dreamers: Unstolen Jewel. (Translation varies) This music is perfect if you ask me, the best it can be. Yasunori Mitsuda just poured his heart on and wrote it down on paper."
+2,an absolute masterpiece,"I am quite sure any of you actually taking the time to read this have played the game at least once, and heard at least a few of the tracks here. And whether you were aware of it or not, Mitsuda's music contributed greatly to the mood of every single minute of the whole game.Composed of 3 CDs and quite a few songs (I haven't an exact count), all of which are heart-rendering and impressively remarkable, this soundtrack is one I assure you you will not forget. It has everything for every listener -- from fast-paced and energetic (Dancing the Tokage or Termina Home), to slower and more haunting (Dragon God), to purely beautifully composed (Time's Scar), to even some fantastic vocals (Radical Dreamers).This is one of the best videogame soundtracks out there, and surely Mitsuda's best ever. ^_^"
+1,Buyer beware,"This is a self-published book, and if you want to know why--read a few paragraphs! Those 5 star reviews must have been written by Ms. Haddon's family and friends--or perhaps, by herself! I can't imagine anyone reading the whole thing--I spent an evening with the book and a friend and we were in hysterics reading bits and pieces of it to one another. It is most definitely bad enough to be entered into some kind of a ""worst book"" contest. I can't believe Amazon even sells this kind of thing. Maybe I can offer them my 8th grade term paper on ""To Kill a Mockingbird""--a book I am quite sure Ms. Haddon never heard of. Anyway, unless you are in a mood to send a book to someone as a joke---stay far, far away from this one!"
+2,Glorious story,"I loved Whisper of the wicked saints. The story was amazing and I was pleasantly surprised at the changes in the book. I am not normaly someone who is into romance novels, but the world was raving about this book and so I bought it. I loved it !! This is a brilliant story because it is so true. This book was so wonderful that I have told all of my friends to read it. It is not a typical romance, it is so much more. Not reading this book is a crime, becuase you are missing out on a heart warming story."
+2,A FIVE STAR BOOK,"I just finished reading Whisper of the Wicked saints. I fell in love with the caracters. I expected an average romance read, but instead I found one of my favorite books of all time. Just when I thought I could predict the outcome I was shocked ! The writting was so descriptive that my heart broke when Julia's did and I felt as if I was there with them instead of just a distant reader. If you are a lover of romance novels then this is a must read. Don't let the cover fool you this book is spectacular!"
+2,Whispers of the Wicked Saints,"This was a easy to read book that made me want to keep reading on and on, not easy to put down.It left me wanting to read the follow on, which I hope is coming soon. I used to read a lot but have gotten away from it. This book made me want to read again. Very enjoyable."
+1,The Worst!,"A complete waste of time. Typographical errors, poor grammar, and a totally pathetic plot add up to absolutely nothing. I'm embarrassed for this author and very disappointed I actually paid for this book."
+2,Great book,"This was a great book,I just could not put it down,and could not read it fast enough. Boy what a book the twist and turns in this just keeps you guessing and wanting to know what is going to happen next. This book makes you fall in love and can heat you up,it can also make you so angery. this book can make you go throu several of your emotions. This is a quick read romance. It is something that you will want to end your day off with if you read at night."
+2,Great Read,"I thought this book was brilliant, but yet realistic. It showed me that to error is human. I loved the fact that this writer showed the loving side of God and not the revengeful side of him. I loved how it twisted and turned and I could not put it down. I also loved The glass castle."
+1,Oh please,"I guess you have to be a romance novel lover for this one, and not a very discerning one. All others beware! It is absolute drivel. I figured I was in trouble when a typo is prominently featured on the back cover, but the first page of the book removed all doubt. Wait - maybe I'm missing the point. A quick re-read of the beginning now makes it clear. This has to be an intentional churning of over-heated prose for satiric purposes. Phew, so glad I didn't waste $10.95 after all."
+1,Awful beyond belief!,"I feel I have to write to keep others from wasting their money. This book seems to have been written by a 7th grader with poor grammatical skills for her age! As another reviewer points out, there is a misspelling on the cover, and I believe there is at least one per chapter. For example, it was mentioned twice that she had a ""lean"" on her house. I was so distracted by the poor writing and weak plot, that I decided to read with a pencil in hand to mark all of the horrible grammar and spelling. Please don't waste your money. I too, believe that the good reviews must have been written by the author's relatives. I will not put much faith in the reviews from now on!"
+1,Don't try to fool us with fake reviews.,"It's glaringly obvious that all of the glowing reviews have been written by the same person, perhaps the author herself. They all have the same misspellings and poor sentence structure that is featured in the book. Who made Veronica Haddon think she is an author?"
+2,A romantic zen baseball comedy,"When you hear folks say that they don't make 'em like that anymore, they might be talking about ""BY THE SEA"". This is a very cool story about a young Cuban girl searching for idenity who stumbles into a coastal resort kitchen gig with a zen motorcycle maintenance man, three hysterical Italian chefs and a Latino fireballing right handed pitcher who plays on the team sponsored by the resort's owner. As is often the case she 'finds' herself through honest, often comical but always emotional, interaction with this sizzling roster of players. With the perfect mix of special effects, that salsa sound and flashbacks, BY THE SEA, gets 4 BIG stars from me!"
+2,Fashionable Compression Stockings!,"After I had a DVT my doctor required me to wear compression stockings. I wore ugly white TED hose and yucky thick brown stockings. Then I found Jobst UltraSheer. They gave me the compression I needed (15-20,) but looked like regular pantyhose. Even though my blood clot has been gone for 4 years, I still buy these to wear as support stockings because they make my legs feel so nice.**Note, I have problems with the rubberized tops rolling down my thigh. I tried the Jobst adhesive, but I hated having my skin pulled all day. I bought an inexpensive garter belt and it works fine and helps keep the stockings from rolling."
+2,Jobst UltraSheer Thigh High,"Excellent product. However, they are very difficult to get on for older people. I feel like I've had a full day workout after getting them on. Also, as the day wears on, they begin to roll down from the top and create a very deep ridge in the skin. I have to wear them, so if those two difficulties could be addressed it would be such a help."
+1,sizes recomended in the size chart are not real,sizes are much smaller than what is recomended in the chart. I tried to put it and sheer it!. I guess you should not buy this item in the internet..it is better to go to the store and check it
+1,mens ultrasheer,"This model may be ok for sedentary types, but I'm active and get around alot in my job - consistently found these stockings rolled up down by my ankles! Not Good!! Solution: go with the standard compression stocking, 20-30, stock #114622. Excellent support, stays up and gives me what I need. Both pair of these also tore as I struggled to pull them up all the time. Good riddance/bad investment!"
+2,Delicious cookie mix,"I thought it was funny that I bought this product without knowing it was a mix. I read the header very quickly and just thought it was packaged cookies. But no, it is cookie MIX and I guess I should have noticed that since it is right in the title.This is the first time I have ever tried baking with a cookie mix. If you are used to the convenience of the cookie dough that you buy wrapped up in plastic logs then you might be in for a bit of a surprise. Mixing up the dough can get VERY messy (it is extremely sticky). However, with a cookie mix like this you have a lot of flexibility in the ratio of ingredients (I like to add some extra butter to make the baked cookies more chewy). Also, this mix has really large chocolate chips in it--I love that.I removed a star for the addition of 'natural flavors' in the mix."
+1,Another Abysmal Digital Copy,"Rather than scratches and insect droppings, this one has random pixelations combined with muddy light and vague image resolution. Probably the cue should have been the packaging is straight out of your street corner bootleg dealer.If you've ever seen a reasonably good condition film copy, you know the defining visuals of his film are the crystal clear lighting contrasts in black and white. The surrounding countryside and 'old home' scenes are set with early morning ground mists or the haze of memory while the events on the bridge and in the water are bright, clear, and immediate.Here everything is dull, dark, and clouded. Or, if you remember the timbre and enunciation of Captain's commands, so are the visuals.After that, it is hard to believe this award winning, critically acclaimed film's best presentation is on YOUTUBE. Somewhere ""out there"" is a DVD that comes up to the standard of a 16mm public library reel.Just none of them appear to be on Amazon."
+2,A fascinating insight into the life of modern Japanese teens,"I thoroughly enjoyed Rising Sons and Daughters. I don't know of any other book that looks at Japanese society from the point of view of its young people poised as they are between their parents' age-old Japanese culture of restraint and obedience to the will of the community, and their peers' adulation of Western culture. True to form, the ""New Young"" of Japan seem to be creating an ""international"" blend, as the Ando family demonstrates in this beautifully written book of vignettes of the private lives of members of this family. Steven Wardell is clearly a talented young author, adopted for some of his schooling into this family of four teens, and thus able to view family life in Japan from the inside out. A great read!"
+2,i liked this album more then i thought i would,"I heard a song or two and thought same o same o,but when i listened to songs like ""blue angel"",""lanna"" and 'mama"" the hair just rose off my neck.Roy is trully an amazing singer with a talent you don't find much now days."
+1,Problem with charging smaller AAAs,"I have had the charger for more than two years. It charges AA batteries just fine, but has a huge problem securing smaller AAA batteries. To charge the smaller batteries you need to flip down the little button at the positive end. In the beginning one of the four AAA batteries would pop up, and now three out of the four won't hold. The problem is the flip mechanism became loose, and any horizontal pressure would push the buttons back up. What I have to do now is using duct tape and a segment of crayon, apply the crayon on the buttons, and wrap the tape around. You know how painful that is."
+1,"Works, but not as advertised","I bought one of these chargers..the instructions say the lights stay on while the battery charges...true. The instructions doNT say the lights turn off when its done. Which is also true. 24 hours of charging and the lights stay on. I returned it thinking I had a bad unit.The new one did the same thing. I just kept it since it does charge...but the lights are useless since they seem to always stay on. It's a ""backup"" charger for when I manage to drain all my AAs but I wouldn't want this as my only charger."
+1,Disappointed,"I read the reviews,made my purchase and was very disappointed. The charger is convenient by charging all four batteries at once but the charge only lasts a very short time. I now have to go and find batteries that will give me longer life than the kodak NiMH AA batteries."
+1,Oh dear,"I was excited to find a book ostensibly about Muslim feminism, but this volume did not live up to the expectations.One essay, among other things, describes the veil as potentially liberating. It doesn't begin to explain how or why.Another, on Muslim women in Cape Town, claims that Muslim women there are separate but ""more than equal."" Gee whiz, what a disappointment.I had expected and hoped for at least one Muslim feminist condemnation of gender apartheid. But there is not a single one in the book.I'm surprised it didn't have an essay extolling the virtues of female genital mutilation.--Alyssa A. Lappen"
+2,Based on the reviews here I bought one and I'm glad I did!,"This VCR/DVD was an early Christmas present to myself after deciding to join the rest of the world in DVD-land but not wanting to let go of my VHS movies quite yet. Based on the reviews and price, and because I own a JVC TV, this was my choice. I agree with the easy set-up. It's a bit awkward to work the whole TV/VHS/DVD selection options but I think I've gotten the hang of it.Two comments: it's not intuitive and actually is pretty complicated (too many buttons on the remote but that might please others who are more technically-minded than me) so I've had to rely heavily on the how-to manual. And setting the VCR timer is awkward -- you can't enter the start and end time but have to scroll (unless I'm missing something)...but those are my only complaints. This is a good product for your $$$."
+1,Incorrect disc!,"I am a big JVC fan, but I do not like this model, I was suspiscious when I saw several units in the return section of the store. I bought one anyway (new) and must say I am not happy. The unit sends out clicks to the receiver once in a while, the transition between scenes is not always smooth,(like a little pause) and while it is still fairly new I can't get any DVD,CD or even a DVD headcleaner to work. All I get is a ""incorrect disc"" message."
+2,happy with it...but,"I'm a JVC nut...I have 3 JVC televisions, one VCR, one bookshelf audio system and car audio system. So when it came time to move the VCR player to the boys room and get another one for the old man I knew what make it was going to be. I decided on the combo player because I don't think VHS is going to be around much longer. I like my combo player except for 2 things:(1)no cable box compatability on the remote control (2)no seperate audio video inputs only input for coax cable from my cable box so all of the cable programming is in mono...wife can't tell the difference in the sound so if she's happy then I'll just live with it. VCR and DVD look and sound GREAT!!!!!!!"
+1,"should be titled ""Hollywood Debacle""","The plot is so ridiculous, I have to wonder if they even read the script before making this film. The mountain lion breaks out of his trailer - and the cars behind don't notice? The mountain lion is captured - and put in a jail cell? Get real! Utterly, completely stupid."
+2,Is this great TV??? You bet it is,"Hotel Babylon is not just good TV...it's great TV!!!! The show features some incredible acting from Tamzin Outhwaite (formerly of EastEnders, a BBC soap) and Max Beesley (from the ill-fated movie ""Glitter"" starring Mariah Carey). The show could make for a great drama series, but I felt that it is a mix of a drama, comedy, and soap opera all mixed into a great BBC show. The show aired on BBC America for a while but didn't get around to seeing it. I can now say that I got the DVD set and all the episodes are great. The season finale was an interesting to watch.The show reminds me of Hotel which aired on ABC from 1983 to 1988. The reason...Hotel was set at a fictional San Francisco hotel as Hotel Babylon was set at a luxury five-star hotel in England.I recommend this DVD to anyone who is willing to watch a great show from the BBC."
+1,Nothing you don't already know,"If you have even casually looked into applying to law school, have already read everything there is in this book, do not waste your money, seriously!!"
+1,Unfortunately it wasn't entertaining in the least bit.,"When I first ordered the CD, I figured it was going to be a hip, cool daddy vibe CD. However much to my dismay it sounds like a fourth grade music class. The main jist of the CD is that there is a xylaphone playing over peoples voices trying to replicate happening party. I believe if I played this CD at a party anywhere in my neighborhood I would get laughed off the beach. Growing up a surfer in San Diego, I would not recommend this CD to any of my Southern California brothers. Honestly, when I played it I kinda of felt I was in a bad B movie. The absolutle epitimy of the CD is the last ""vibe"" Surf Cha Cha. Surfers don't CHA."
+2,Rochelle explains It All for You,"Wondering what the hell has happened to the moral aspect of modern American culture ? This book is a lucid, well argued explanation of the simple fact that we have become so totally focused on our individual RIGHTS that we have completely ignored, and even mocked, our personal and public responsibilities. The final response and indictment of Robert Ringer's best seller, LOOKING OUT FOR #1. This is a great time for anyone who is disgusted with the boorish state of American media, politics and discourse in general, to clear their heads for the substantial challenges that lie before us not only as Americans, but as human beings. A great book"
+2,More great playing,"Larry's work for the Muse label in the late 80s and early 90s found him exploring the rich catalog of jazz standards that he probably grew up playing. Surrounding himself with the best musicians around, Larry sounds relaxed, focused, and totally in control. Listen to Larry's take on ""My Funny Valentine"" and tell me it doesn't stand right up there with Chet Baker's or Miles'. A very fine album that you'll enjoy again and again."
+1,Doesn't work on a Mac,"It clearly says on line this will work on a Mac OS system. The disk comes and it does not, only Windows . Do Not order this if you have a Mac!!!!!!!"
+1,Very Frustrating,"My three year old son was very excited to get this but after two attempts at playing it hasn't been touched since. You are not able to use the mouse through any of the games except for the ""power-up segments"" instead you are using the up-down arrows on the keyboard - too hard for him and not much fun. Very disapointed with this game and wish I could return it."
+1,Mind numbing,"This game makes you do the same things over and over, it never holds my son's attention long enough to get to the next level. There is no choice of games you have to do every thing in order. We have another Rescue Heroes game and both my boys 3 and 6 love it, but this one is a dog!"
+1,Cannot recommend,"As a former Alaskan, I didn't want to have to do this. But after repeatedly attempting Allman's recipes and having to throw out 8-10 cups of flour and miscellaneous ingredients nearly every time--and then comparing to Ed Wood's recipes which work flawlessly, and Lisa Rayner's very excellent Wild Bread: Hand-baked sourdough artisan breads in your own kitchen, I can't help but notice that their recipes work, where Allman's fail.I'm not a novice baker. The only thing that worked reliably was the pancakes recipe, but that can be found other places as well.If you are looking for reliable recipes and concise information about starting a sourdough and maintaining it, I recommend any of Ed Wood's books, even his very old ones. Lisa Rayner has written a fabulous tome in Wild Bread. But pass on this book.While some of the historical vignettes were interesting--not enough so to warrant the cost of the book. Check it out at your library if you must."
+2,Alaska sourdough,REad most of the book while visiting my brother in Alaska. Loved it. I am going to be making my sourdough starter soon. Book is full of great stories and recipes.
+2,Old and good,"This book is worth to keep in your collection as it does not only advise what to do with sourdough but Ruth also told you what the picture of past 100 years ago in Alaska where no stand mixer nor any civilized stuffs in kitchen, just a pot of sourdough."
+2,autumn,"got this for my daughter in NC, she is now making prefect bread. Wish she lived closer to make me some"
+2,Fast mp3 download of music waxed decades ago,"One of these 26 songs played as background music on a YouTube video of some kind of gymnastic or dance feat out of Russia. I hunted down the melody, read the English lyrics, then decided to see what else was in the album. Downloaded the full album for $15 via Amazon mp3 downloader, and now happily listen to the melodies (interspersed) on my iPod."
+1,Maybe I got a bad one.,"My experience: I got this from FM, not Amazon. The DVD player rattled pretty loudly sometimes (but not always) when I put in a DVD. I tried several. The picture quality wasn't all that great and the screen got a horizontal line thru the middle after a short time that would not go away. Plus one of the other reviewers was dead on about the remote - the layout makes no sense at all! Very poor human engineering, IMO. I brought it back to the store for a refund. I saw the same model under the Emerson name for <$400 at WM but was hesitant to buy it."
+2,"Sylvania 6620LDG 20"" Flat Panel LCD TV with Built in DVD player","Light weight, space saving very attractive design. Sharp Picture, Good sound quality and quick response time. DVD playback also excellent. Only negative is its remote control. It is hard to read the functions of the keys due to color choices. The placement of the keys are almost illogical and you have to look at it carefully before each use. It almost seems like it was designed by an imbecil. The quality, the features and the price still makes this TV an excellent buy."
+1,TERRIBLE!! DO NOT BUY THIS,"I bought this for my wife for her birthday,and had toreturn it because the DVD palyer would not work. I returned it and got a repalcement, which once again the DVD player failed to work! It is a piece of junk."
+1,*** BEWARE ***,"This TV is set so that it is not capable of a ""recall"" function. If you want to flash back between channels, this TV is not going to give it to you. The remote control that comes with the TV has no recall function, so I bought a Sony universal, which is a much better remote, that had the recall button on it. However, I soon learned that the TV is set at the factory to not have the capability to flash-back. It may not be a big deal to some, but this user found it very annoying."
+2,Kitchen TV,"I bought this to replace a 13"" tube tv in my kitchen. What I gained was a larger screen plus relcaiming the counter space. The picture is good, and the internal DVD player is a bonus. All in all, a good purchase."
+2,Nice for the money,"The first one I bought was defective. The DVD didn't work at all. I purchased it from Electronics Express and when I contacted them they were wonderful. They gave me an RMA number right away, Fedex picked it up the next day and a new one arrived 1 week later. This one is just fine. I really love the clarity of the picture. My only complaint is that in DVD mode, the sound isn't loud enough. I have it in my RV and with the A/C running, I can barely hear it. I solved the problem by running an audio out jack from the TV to the input on the RV stereo speaker system. It's very lightweight and easy to move around and store. A bonus for the RV. The remote isn't great, but it works just fine and the video/audio jacks and antenna input are easy to get to as is the DVD player. All in all, it's a great deal for the price."
+1,Disappointed Romanian!,"This book in my opinion is biased and takes an angle of Europe that is ""clean and proper"" and fails to shed light on the rest of it. I can understand that these are ""tourist guides"" and why would anyone want to tour a country forgotten by time. However, I am a very disappointed Romanian with this book and would never use it as my reference. I have seen travel guides outlining Europe exclude Romania before, but with the precision and detail of DK's series, I was left yet again in disappointment."
+2,Great travel guide to Europe!,"This book is realy great for everybody who likes to travel Europe. The combination of good pictures, illustration and texts is perfect. You get a good overall view for the most important sights, places, cities and countries in Europe and also a bit of historical information. As a European who already traveled a bit I still could find a lot of inspiration to more interesting places to go. Thank a lot to Eyewitness Travel for there great books!"
+1,Not the best,"I bought both this and lonely planet and have used lonely planet more because this book is full of pictures but doesn't give you all the info you need. Also, I ended up buying each indiv city guide as well because this one only scratches the surface!"
+2,Good but received defective book,I bought this book because we are moving to Germany and I wanted to get a good overview of all the countries in Europe that we could travel too. Unfortunately pages 457-480 on Greece are not in English - looks to be Spanish. There was some sort of printing problem! But I found the rest of the book to give good highlights of the countries.
+2,From The Label:,"From Memphis, TN. comes The Reatards, fronted, of course, by wild kid Jay Reatard. He starting off on Eric Oblivians label, Goner, at the tender age of 15. Jay, now 19, is still rocking and offending the sensibilities of his community. Overdriven, loud, crackling guitars underlaying Jay's southern crooning howl energizes some of the most amazing hate-filled song writing we've heard in years."
+1,Either 1 or 5 Stars. Depends on how you look at it.,"Either 1 or 5 Stars. Depends on how you look at it.1 Star because they sent 6 feet of 2"" OD copper pipe.0 Star because they won't accept returns on it.5 stars because I figure it's actually worth $12-15/foot and since they won't take a return I figure I can sell it and make $40-50 on this deal"
+2,Hunting the Hard Way,"Thia was a gift for my Husband, who loved the book. It arrived on the date we were told it would."
+1,Disappointing,"The text is the same as ever (I think), but the plates are markedly inferior to all previous editions. Had I known this ahead of time, I would not have purchased this volume."
+2,Homer or Moses?,"An extremely helpful gem on a complex subject of second century religious authority and textual use. For anyone serious about this period and the interelation of cultures, this book is essential. Is it complex and detailed? Of course, it must be to argue the point. Should you buy it? Yes, unless you want to keep running back to the library. I write this only after thoroughly disagreeing with the review above."
+1,Very poor quality.,"The screen arrived in a cardboard box that was pretty beat up. The screen itself is very lightweight, very cheesy looking. The ""finish"" was worn across the entire top of the screen. I knew this wasn't solid brass, but I expected something that at least looked decent from a distance for the price I paid."
+1,Scraped across the whole top.,"Purchased this screen last week and it came with noticeable scrapes across the top. The box it came in was gigantic with plenty of packaging material, but the screen was packaged loosely at the bottom. However, since it was in another smaller box, I'm thinking that the scraping was there to begin with, and not from shipping. Still deciding whether to go through the trouble of exchanging it since another reviewer said they had the same damage. I wouldn't want to risk getting another with the same damage and I really need a screen right now. Other than the damage, it's a very nice screen."
+2,unknown Africa,"You don't expect music from africa to be so profesionally produced. Me from the white world, don't understand the lyrics, but we do understand the music which is a mixture between salsa, soukous and fado with always the african feeling for rithem. The soft almost borred voice of Oliver N'goma fits pefectly in the music. The CD is recorded in France Paris, you can hear that professionals have been working on the CD. A must for a hot, lazy night.greetings Arno, Amsterdam"
+1,Didn't live up to expectations.,"I ordered these shoes to replace the previous pair that had ripped apart at the sole. Clark said they did not make this shoe anymore, so I had to order them through Amazon. Sadly, the second pair ripped in the same place within 3 months. My son has since bought a similar pair from Sperry and they seem to be holding up much better."
+1,Profound then. Truly horrible now.,"The narrative style of this work by famous founders' biographer John Morse is arrogant, flippant and frequently exaggerated. It carries the tone of the amateur Yankee historian on high, passing judgment on this Southern statesman who was neither from Boston nor a Harvard graduate. Perhaps considered penetrating for its day, it really represents nothing more than opinion today. The research is so thin that one must conclude that Morse wrote the entire manuscript essentially from memory, with little reference to the primary and secondary sources we expect of historians now. If it weren't for the fact that Morse wrote this piece 110 years ago, I'd have rated it only one star."
+2,Definitely enjoyed!,"This was a gift for my 6 yr old daughter. She is a big Barbie fan as well as loves to use the computer. She is still enjoying this game. She completed it in a few hours which worried me at first, but she loves to do it over and over again. The music is enjoyable and the colors are vibrant. It seems to be very user friendly also....my daughter has not really needed my help to use it once she started it the first time."
+2,Even Mommy has fun with this one!,"My four year old daughter loves everything Barbie and loves the Rapunzel movie. This game is tons of fun, even for a 42 year old. We love playing it together. We love decorating all the rooms and finding the gems. What even better is, she can play it alone and I get some me time!"
+2,Great combination of creativity and adventure,My 4 year old daughter has been addicted to this game. She plays it over and over again. She loves the opening song and has been singing it non stop. She gets excited each time she completes a room and finds a gem and loves solving the maze to find Prince Stefan. The only problem is that she sings the song so much I can't get it out of my head!
+2,Rapunzel,This is such a great game both my 3 year old son and 7 year old daughter love it. I like to play to if they would let me! So much fun decorating the rooms and so many choices to keep you playing Great game. Not at all what you would think a Barbie game would be. Great fun for all!!
+1,[Not what I expected],"... My daughter and I loved the movie. She is 5 years old and it took her 2 hours to complete the game. Absolutely no challenge, and very little interaction. It is essentially just clicking on the screen to make it play the 7 or 8 scenes it has programmed. There are no games to play, nothing to figure out, nothing to do. Save your money."
+1,barbie rapunzel = crying child,"My 6-year old daughter is currently sobbing in her bedroom as a result of this rotten game.She spent an hour on this game painting in pretty pictures and coloring in flowers. But halfway through the game, the program hung, and wouldn't let us leave the room or click anywhere else. Now even if we exit the game and then start it back up, we are frozen in one spot while Barbie's disembodied voice urges us to ""explore somewhere else in the castle.""Standard software troubleshooting and rebooting didn't help. Vivendi Games' support site is ""currently disabled."" And now I'm left with a weeping, frustrating child who doesn't understand that it is not her fault that her game won't work. I'm hoping it was just incompetent software programming that couldn't catch the bug my 6-year old caught the first time around. Or maybe they just don't care about the problems, so long as you get our 20 bucks. If you don't want a crying little girl, avoid this game!"
+2,Barbie as Rapunzel: A Creative Adventure,"I purchased this software for my 5 year old granddaughter and she loves playing it so much. She lets me play it sometimes, but she doesn't always like what I come up with. I plan to purchase other software programs for her."
+2,Use your imagination!,"My 3 year old daughter & I both love this software. We actually fight over who is going paint the pictures or choose the themes for each room. This game allows you to be creative & use your imagination by ""decorating"" each room of the castle and finding the missing gems to the prince's crown which gives Rapunzel the power to find Prince Stephan who has been turned to stone & bring him back to life. The music & animation is the best I have seen. Most of the kids software that I've seen is boring to me as an adult, but this is not at all. I sometimes like to play it without her! There are so many variations on color schemes & patterns & that you can never be bored. I highly recommend this for girls of all ages."
+1,Not so good - ok for a rental!,"This game is pretty exciting and it is very nice and it is really creative and one of a kind. The only bad thing is that there is only one ""castle"" for the kids to ""decorate"" and once you are done with the whole castle that is basically it. You either have to create a new username for yourself to do it all over again or you get another game like I did. My sister finished the ""castle"" in about 2 hours and after that has never even looked at this game anymore. It is a nice game and it is fun but it is not really worth that much money."
+1,NOT OS X but MAC CLASSIC,"NEGATIVE: This game does not work with OS X and requires the CD so you can't have it on multiple computers. It is slow I have to tell my daughter that it is thinking a lot, this is because it has to access the CD everytime there is a new task. You can't view the openning sequence again without throwing out the saved game files. Some of the tasks and controls are too hard and not user friendly even for adults.it CRASHES all the time.Mouse is jumpy and hard to use.POSITIVE: Some tasks are easy, possible to use, grand and beautiful.My three year has enough patience to survive the multiple trials to get this to work."
+1,Bad Deal!!,"I ordered this DVD and received a substitute I never received the DVD I ordered from Importcds (the Vendor). I contacted them and did not recieve any feedback. I can't rate a DVD I have never seen. I didn't bother to send it back because it would have cost me more that I orginally paid for it. In the future I will watch for the name of the person and/or persons I am buying from. I thought they were a good company. I understand a simple mistake but, to not get a response at all is not good businees sense. I spend hundreds of dollars a month on Amazon.com building my DVD collection. I guess I will be more careful in the future."
+2,Smells divine.,"This is my second bottle of sheer freesia, I just love this fragrance, its a light delicate sent, beautiful, like a summer day."
+1,Very disappointed!,This perfume is just AWFUL! Smells nothing like freesia.The gift recipient was not impressed. The worst is that it can't be returned!
+2,Creepy,"Wow, what people will do behind jealousy and revenge - there are some doors you should not open, and if you do - be prepared for what you find behind it!"
+1,audio options non existent,"While the movie in itself was better than i expected what i didnt expect was the ""non existent"" Thai soundtrack. While the option was on the disc menu (as well as stated on the package) the Thai soundtrack does not exist. No matter what you choose, Thai or English, English is what you get and while there are some exceptions most dubbing is ridiculous at best and the dubbing on this title is sub par. While this review covers only the first movie of the two the other may remain in plastic never to see the inside of my dvd player. Its a shame and a sham when you purchase what claims to be original and is not. Very disapointed in this offering from Tokyo Shock."
+2,"Sooo JAMMIN', too trill","Man, some more jammin tracks from the SUC. This is Pokey's first official record....and sh** is sooo real. Love the production, everything is real nice & screwed out. This is among the last of the great SUC records. Not to say they've fallen off....just they've downsized so much with the deaths of the screw pioneers. Sad but true. If ya love Tx rap, you've gotta get this 1. Somethin to kickback & blow big too, somethin to jam in the ride. So underrated, right here. I wish people would forget all the bullsh** on BET/MTV and check what's happening in Houston. But i guess...it's sadly almost too late. Pat's gone, hawk's gone...screw, Moe, Pimp C, Big Steve. Makes me sad. Regardless, Pokey is still alive and making new music, keeping the legacy alive. And this is a great place to start with him. Classic record. Love it, man"
+2,Dirty South,"This is probably the best southside CD to ever come out. Pretty much every song has a guest or 2 on the track. From the late Fat Pat, to Botany Boys, Mr. 3-2, Big Steve, Chris Ward, H.A.W.K, and many more. This is how a southside CD should always be."
+2,Good book,"Well written chronicles of The Farm from the people who lived it. Excellent photos as well.I kept looking for a photo of me and my then-wife, but I wasn't there long enough. But shewas :-)"
+2,voices from the farm,i have a copy of this book and love it and can't wait til the revised version comes out in a few weeks
+2,"Little one, maid of Israel","Bill Harvey has a wonderful gift of making history come alive in this book. This book awakens a sense of wonder at the possiblility of a real relationship with God as you follow the faithfulness of one little girl in ancient times. Young girls ages 5-15 will love this book. It has always been one of my most loved treasures, a real Keeper !"
+1,It Drew Air,This book drew air pretty bad. I have no idea why someone would waste their time writing it. Boy did it draw air. Do not read this book.
+2,"comfy,warm.. but run big","just like the title says. Warm, comfy but run a size too big. I don't wear them out as they are just for lounging, so it's not that big of a deal for me."
+1,Buyer Beware!!,"I ordered the cake topper June 27, 2010. I was given an estimated shipping date of July 1-7, 2010. Those dates came & went with no cake topper. I contacted the seller twice with no response. I filed a claim with Amazon. I did end up receiving a cake topper on July 16, 2010; however, it's not even the one I ordered! The seller did refund my money, but has never contacted me or apologized for the mishap. I will never buy anything from the seller again. I looked at the seller's feedback & I'm not the only person they have done wrong, so buyer beware!!"
+1,Ariel Litte Mermaid with pearl kit,Arrived very quickly and it is a cute topper however I wouldn't have bought it if they didn't provide instructions!!!! I should have listened to the other reviews.... If you are hoping to get more than the topper DO NOT BUY THIS!! So annoyed I have this Ariel and have no idea how to decorate the cake.
+1,No instructions included - do not trust seller,"Promised with this item are ""Complete Instructions"" and the additional pledge that ""Sweet Graces will email you with the Supply List and Instruction sheets on purchase - so you can be ready ahead of time!"" I received none of this - only a plastic figurine and bracelet. To boot, Amazon claims they can do nothing to help me contact the seller. All I got was a phone number for the manufacturer. Let's hope that yields some results. Meanwhile, I'm wishing I had listened to previous feedback about this unreliable seller :/"
+2,Why is SOULWAX ignored by critics & consumers alike?!,"I just don't get it - SOULWAX has been around since the 90s, when they released their ""rock"" debut (on the now defunct Almo Sounds), chock full of should-have-been radio hits, and then when while they got some attention for their ""2 Many DJs"" mash-up/remix bootlegs, when they return to a full-fledged band, as with last year's ANY MINUTE NOW, critcs & consumers alike barely took notice of that album's amazing writing, production, and sheer electro-rock power. Hopefully, ""Nite Versions"" (a cheeky title recalling when 80s bands like Duran Duran used to release ""Nite Version"" on 12"" of singles for clubs) will garner more sales and attention for SOULWAX - the songs practically leap out of the speakers to grab your neck and turn you head and make you move. Can't wait to hear what they do TIGA on his upcoming ""Sexor"" debut...?"
+2,OMG Soulwax owns,"wow - this is like the most amazing album ever. Every track so rocks...specially1) E-talking2) NyLipps3) I love Techo.great job guysMusicChoice played their whole album this Saturday night..and I was jamming to it the whole time going ""wow"".one more thing, if you're not into House/Techno/electronic then you don't want none of this, cause you won't feel it."
+1,"Slow dull ""classical"" 1980's style movie","2 stars of 5 for this slow dull ""classical"" 1980's style movie. This movie has a young Jason Bateman in the lead. Very very very slow and dull with a few moments of bad 1980's style music. To our relief the background music (which is very annoying) is kept to a minimum. Though it attempts to be an action/suspense movie, it achieves neither. I'd suggest skipping this movie."
+2,Thank you for Releasing it!!!!!,"I loved this movie as a kid and I am so happy the powers that be have decided to release it finally! If you want to see a great 80's movie, this is it!"
+1,Very Not Worth Your Time,The book was wriiten very horribly. I would never in my life recommend such a book. The stories lacked any mystery to them and did not leave me wanting to figure out who the culprit was. The only good thing was that none of the stories took up ten or twelve pages.
+2,Very fun and educational,"Trains, shapes and pegs - a winning combination, guaranteed to make both the child and the parent happy. Good starter puzzle for the 1 yr old range."
+1,Ludicrous and silly,"I remember getting this book so faintly that that says alot about my opinion of it. Basically, while I will entertain lots of odd ideas and theories, this book was basically silly."
+2,Artistry,"I think that the Deodato concerts are very rich, as he used real strings and band musicians, as well as you can appreciate the John Tropea excelent renditions on guitar."
+1,Caution!,"These tracks are not the ""original"" versions but are re-recorded versions. So, whether the tracks are ""remastered"" or not is irrelevant."
+2,textbook,Book shipped quickly and was in excellent condition as stated. Easy transaction would buy again
+2,a great book for Historical romance lovers,"This is an engaging a count of life of Tess a girl who at a young age washed up on the shore of the Isle of May. With no memory of the life before then, she stays with the old caretakers of the isle. After the caretakers are dead a young man, Colin Macpherson washes up on shore. Colin takes Tess back with her to his castle where he helps her uncover her past. They are opposites,but you know what they say opposites attract. This book is just one of many in the Avon True Romance series. I have read every book in the series and I know that if you like this book you love the rest. This is a great book for girls about 10 to 16 because it is still a romance novel, but not what you call a trashy romance novel. It is a great novel fokr those who are just getting into romance novels."
+2,YES!!!,"When I got this book, I wasn't expecting much, but man was I wrong! I loved this book! Now I may not usually be tied in by a man with long blond hair wearing a kilt, but the authors really made Colin into this enchanting Highlander. Tess is a very soft heroine. While she sometimes seems too guillible, I have to remember that it is part of the story. This is one of my favorite books in the series."
+1,Not the best in the series,"Tess Lindsay is content to be the sole occupant of a remote island but when Colin Macpherson washes ashore her life of solitude gets shaken up. Tess had always been told to fear strange men but she reluctantly strikes up a friendship with Colin. Soon Tess discovers that she has a family she had forgotten about but will she have the courage to leave the island and start a new life?The beginning of this book is very amusing and the end is decent too but the middle is a big problem. The plot loses much of it's believability mostly due to the poor characterization. All of the new characters that are introduced are one sided and their behavior lacks reason. Even Tess and Colin's development is side tracked in much the same way and their relationship seems awkward and forced. The writing does improve towards the end but it's not enough to save the book. Unless you have your heart set on reading all of the books in the series, skip this one."
+1,ADDONICS PORTABLE CD DRIVE - I am disappointed in its performance,"I am disappointed in its performance. It seems underpowered and is constantly trying to read CDs, half the time unsuccessfully. I am going to try to return it to Amazon."
+1,Too Uncomfortable and Too Big,"These pants were way too big (looked about 2 sizes larger), and they were incredibly stiff. They would have been very uncomfortable for my daughter to wear all day."
+2,Very authentic,"This is my first encounter with Yoruba and I have to say that CDs are really helping. However, the book is very short and not particular about certain aspects and details of grammar and other nuances - for someone who NEVER spoke Yoruba and doesn't have anybody to ask for a clue, it leaves a lot of questions unanswered - for this, however, there are hopefully other Yoruba textbooks.On the brighter note, I would like to add that the book does a very good job in giving a little insight on Yoruba people and Yoruba culture in general. I would recommend it as a good start book for anyone who wants to learn Yoruba - you can't go wrong with it."
+1,Not the best,"I agree, the CDs are a much needed help, since it would be impossible to pronnounce the Yoruba tones without the help of a native speaker. However, the design of the book is really poor and confusing. I have found several spealling mistakes in English and Yoruba. And the grammar explanations are very hard to understand.Unfortunately there are not many Teach Yourself Yoruba books that are worth it. This one at least provides basic vocabulary and pronounciation skills."
+1,Doesn't Fit,"I ordered this DashMat for a specific vehicle, it was not the correct mat. I returned the original one and they sent me an exact duplicate of the wrong mat. I can't seem to get the correct one and therefore it sits in a box!!!!!!"
+2,You need a good memory,I play this with my grandchildren. It teaches us both the value of a good memory and is challenging for all. You sometimes miss the most obvious. Lots of fun--tic tac toe with a twist!
+2,Kelly Club Pet Parade at HIT!! My Daughter Loves IT!!,"My 4 year old daughter LOVES this game. She sings the ""Strike Up The Band and Clap Your Hands for Kelly's Pet Parade!"" song around the house. She can dress the Kelly kids, ""train"" each pet (teach the pony to jump, etc.), clean and get the animals ready for the parade (paint the elephant's toe nails, etc.), and decorate the floats...all by herself. She'll get everything ready (showing me everything she has accomplished along the way) and then we'll watch her special parade. A wonderfully cute game that I highly recommend.She can mostly do the entire game on her own. I have it installed on a laptop so she is actually using the inset mouse and can still do the game. The only one she has a tough time with is the Polar Bear catching fish game. It's tricky to move your finger on the mouse pad and click at the same time to catch the fish. It would be much easier using a regular mouse."
+2,Loads of fun!,My 6-year old and 5-year old both really enjoy this game. Has lots to do with several different animals to prepare for the parade. You get to design a float and it just endless fun! Graphics and animation are very colorful and cute. It's a winner!
+1,easy and fun for 3-4yr olds,fun easy game if you can keep it from freezing. I've reinstalled it and done everything I know to do to correct the issue. It's a shame my 4yr old really likes it.
+2,Hours of Fun for my 4 and 6 year olds,"We purchased this game a year ago and my girls still love to play it. Lot's of activities, they love to decorate the floats and watch the parade."
+2,slip on 2 1/2 in. heel shoes,i am completely satisfied in the manner my order was delivered.the shoes are just as awesome as the advertisement showed them to be.
+2,DDR is cooool!,"This cd is really great.BUT ITS NOT A GAME!they're not long versons though, only 90 odd seconds each.If that Claire, also from the UK (who was disappointed with the cd) wants to get in touch, i know where you can get games with the songs you want.I'm assuming you're after all the cool songs from euromix.If so, they are on 2nd and 3rd mix games from japan.but there are also US versions available too."
+2,Amazing,i have ordered this cd of here but it will take abit to get to me as i live in England. But i have danced and sang along to it at the arcades ive been to and i think its great if you love to dance. My favorite songs are what a feeling and in the navey!! i also like captain jack but i love them all..
+1,I got fooled...,"I did not know this was the audio cd of the game, I thought it could be used on the playstation. Maybe the other guys are from the US or somewhere where it is actually easy to get the game,and play it,but this was all in japanese and was not compatible with my machine. I am deeply disappointed as i love the arcade game, but the Dance stage euromix (Dance Dance Revolution equivalent) is lacking in decent tracks, many are jungle-y and are difficult to dance to them. Also, most of these tracks are unheard of here and are therefore not very enjoyable. However, my favourite are Keep on moving, make a Jam, and Video Killed the Radio star. But it gets a bit pedantic if you keep playing on these tracks. If anyone is in the same situation as I am, or those of you who are lucky enough the play on the newest version, can you please let me know where I can order one? I am in dance deprivation/boredom!"
+1,I got fooled...,"I did not know this was the audio cd of the game, I thought it could be used on the playstation. Maybe the other guys are from the US or somewhere where it is actually easy to get the game,and play it,but this was all in japanese and was not compatible with my machine. I am deeply disappointed as i love the arcade game, but the Dance stage euromix (Dance Dance Revolution equivalent) is lacking in decent tracks, many are jungle-y and are difficult to dance to them. Also, most of these tracks are unheard of here and are therefore not very enjoyable. If anyone is in the same situation as I am, or those of you who are lucky enough the play on the newest version, can you please let me know where I can order one? I am in dance deprivation/boredom!"
+2,MORE THAN LETTERS...,"I admit that I bought this album for the title track alone. After all, had that been the only good track on this CD I still would have felt that it was worth my money.But the title track is just the beginning for this fine country offering by John Michael Montgomery. I found myself listening to and enjoying every track on LETTERS FROM HOME. Montgomery's smoother-than-silk voice is one of the finest in country music today and his straight-forward approach to his music comes through in every note. You won't want to miss this one.THE HORSEMAN"
+2,Worth the wait!,"JMM has never released a bad album. Many would say this is a comeback album but every couple of years he releases an album with great hits. For some reason, radio hasn't played some of his great songs from his latest albums. ""Goes Good With Beer"" and ""Little Devil"" would be great singles to spice up country radio. ""Letters From Home"" deserves to be single of the year and ""Cool"" is not far behind. The more I listen to the album, the more I love it."
+1,letters from home,i like letters from home cuz it tells a story that if you really listen you can acctually hear john michael montgomery tell his story of soldiers and all that stuffi liked it and i like punk rock and rock so it must be good if i like it
+2,no good,I gave it 5 stars because my little dog had so much fun riping it apart but only took him 24 hrs to do it buy that is 23 hrs longer than other balls
+2,ESTE LIBRO CONTIENE TODO,"LO QUE PENSE QUE NO ME INTERESABA SABER SOBRE EL BOX Y SUS CAMPEONES...PERO ME CAUTIVO Y LO LEI HASTA EL FINAL !AHORA SI PUEDO DISCUTIR DE BOX CON MI ESPOSO Y MIS CUÑADOS...¡Y HASTA CON MI SUEGRO, QUE ES EX BOXEADOR !"
+2,Oh!,"This cereal is so sweet....yet so good for you! One taste=ADDICTION!!!! I just tried this cereal out of curiousity and I was hooked! It is an excellent breakfast choice, or just any time to eat! Especially as breakfast because you will crave more honey taste and you won't be hungry later {probably because of how much you'd eat} and it is actually sweeter and better than Honey Bunches of Oats. Cap'n Crunch Berries is an option, but this splendid cereal is SO FILLED WITH A HONEY-FILLED TASTE! I have not tried much better tasting cereal than this! Oh!"
+2,Delicious and Addictive,"This cereal is great because it tastes so good. You just crave it. But a word of warning: read the label. Last time my husband and I looked, it had saturated fat! All the other cereals in our cabinet did not... hmmmm. Another reviewer noticed this problem too!Also, Amazon's price of $23 is outrageous. It is between $1.99 to $2.50 in our stores."
+2,Oh where Oh where have my Oh's gone?,"I was really distraught to go to my local Walmart and see that they stopped carrying my favorite cereal. But as was elated to find that ""the site who has everything including a church"" made it available to me by the 6-pack. Oh's is an amazing cereal. The one thing i dont like is the box is so small. I get maybe 3 bowls out of the entire box:-(."
+2,One of a kind book for timber frame building.,My husband loves this book. He said he has learned so much and that this was the best book to learn how to build a timber frame house by.
+1,no technical information,this book is a great over view of the joints used in building but has no information on beam spans or loads to actually build a building
+2,Hanford Mills museum,My friend is a master carpenter and he saw this book at a recent trip to Hanford Mills museum.He is an avid reader and loved the book so much that I am inclined to read it as well!! Enjoy.
+1,you will not be able to buils a timber frame house,This book vaguely breezed across history and went into various types of timber structures. The mortise and tenon joints that were illustrated were fascinating but not practical for a home builder.
+2,Outstanding guidebook for building your own timberframe home,"My wife and I built a hybrid timber frame home using this book as a guide. Although we have construction skills, this book was invaluable in guiding us through the process. We can't wait to build another. We highly recommend this book to anyone considering a timber frame house."
+1,"Excellent book, very poor e-book editing","Yet another example of an superb book done a serious disservice by e-book publishers.Multiple spelling errors, improperly placed figures & captions, whole sections of the book written in CAPS for some reason.If you are looking for an excellent reference on traditional timber framing, look no further, but please pick up the print version instead of the e-book."
+2,A very good how-to manual.,"If you are expecting a book full of glossy sharp pictures, this is not the one to buy.A lot of drawings and BW pictures that inform what they need to. This is a very good manual for those who want to venture in a timber frame project."
+1,"Poor instructions, but once you figure it out... kinda cool","These wraps were not doing anything when we placed them in ""hot"" water. We searched the internet and found others having the same problem. The instructions are very poor. First off, you need to dip in boiling water (or at least some temperature level above what I would call hot). Second, the instructions don't describe what should happen, should the image shrink around the egg, transfer to it -- what?Needless to say, it was frustrating for a minute or two, but my wife - who is very intelligent and great in the kitchen - immediately thought, ""well... hot water wouldn't do much to change the properties of the plastic, so let's try boiling water - nothing to lose.""Should be more explicit in the instructions. (We were using the star wars version of this product)."
+2,Great Graphics!,2006 Coast to Coast for PC is great! The graphics are awesome... The game is what I had hoped for and a lot more!!
+1,Dont run out to get Outrun unless your from 1985,"Outrun was the biggest disappointment of my holidays.If you've just come home from a life in 1985 you might enjoy this. I read the reviews before buying but it didn't sink in what Arcade style meant. I am an addicted follower of Colin MacRea rally and thought to race a ferrari across the US would be cool. I was wrong. The games is to car racing what space invaders is to ""Battlefield"". The landscape moves instead of the car and you have these idiotic stages like impress your girlfriend with how many slides you can do. Total rubbish. Not anyones fault but mine, but I live in Ireland and got it shipped through Florida so it is a costly mistake."
+2,My Henry,"I had Henry back in the 70's. I don't remember him with a nose since it was chewed off, but he was well loved. He's long gone and I thought I was the only one who ever had a Henry since nobody knew what I was talking about. I can't believe I've found him again!! Nobody can replace my original worn Henry, but I'm so excited to have his clone back!!"
+2,Henry has come home...,I had Henry back in the early 70's. I am forty now and still have my original. I bought a new one for my Dad who is ill because I knew he would get the significance. Henry got me through the insecurities I had as a child and I am hoping he does the same for my Dad as he battles terminal cancer.Thanks for making him again.
+2,Charisma,"What it is about ""Henry Dog"". My daughter was 6 when we gave her Henry. Love is not the word. Obsession! A few years later my ex-wife decided he had to go. Under the guise of an ""incurable"" lice infection my ex-wife threw him out. Trauma followed. We bought a replacement which my daughter has safely on her closet shelf. He is thread bare. I found him online and was overwhelmed to read the reviews at Amazon.com. None had less than 5 stars. Each story told how this little guy had touched their lives. These Henry owners, both girls and boys, cherished him as if he had been a ""real"" dog. I guess to them, he is. Daddy had to buy his little (40 year old) daughter a new one. I got both the 14"" and 3"". I was on the phone when she opened the box..... Henry was home again. My granddaughter saw Henry got excited and wanted one also. She is 19 years old. This company should bottle ""Henry Dog`s"" charisma. Thanks for keeping him alive."
+2,I found it! Henry Dog!,"I had two Henry Dogs. One I lost in a ride at Walt Disney World, the second to replace it. I have no idea where Henry got to. But now that I found ""him"", I will have my friend again. I had this toy from the time I was six years old, almost 40 years ago, and I think I'll be seeing him again around Christmas time. It's a sweeet toy and really good for children of *all* ages!"
+2,A Contemporary Fairytale Sure to Delight!,"While this book is a take-off on the classic Snow White, it's a fairytale for grown ups with some class act characters and a rich and rewarding love story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and look forward to more of Ms. Sinclair's works."
+1,Not Patterns - but Detailed Sketches,"Although I was excited to purchase this book, my excitement didn't last when I looked at the sketches / pictures in the book. I call them pictures because that is what they truly are, not actual patterns. Norma Gregory's talent shows up well in her designs but due to their complicated rendering they are very difficult to transfer.This book is not for beginners - but more seasoned artisans.If you are looking for patterns, like I was, you will be disappointed in this book."
+2,great gift,my brother in law was thrilled with the clarity and instructional commentswill be looking for more titles by her
+1,Product didn't match the picture/description,"Unless they sent me the wrong product by mistake, the foot cushion picture and description does not match the item delivered. I was under the impression I would receive two (a pair) of water filled foot cushions that I could insert into my shoes. Instead I received ONE foot cushion, filled with another material (not water) that you attach to your foot via a toe strap. I was definately not happy with the item and sent it back for a refund. Luckily for me Amazon has a great return policy... they make returns very easy!"
+1,Good for a laugh,"I heard about this book, so I wanted to read it to see if it was as funny and stupid (unintentionally) as I heard.I was not disappointed. Few things in life are free, and sex is defintely not among them.The perfect coda to this book is that the couple got divroced several years after publishing this book. You can't make this stuff up."
+1,As Bad a Production as Possible,"This Broadway Theatre Archive production took one of the wittiest, most sparkling 18th-century comedies--and ruined it. The costumes are intentionally absurd (think Beach Blanket Babylon), the acting is way over-the-top-camp, and the incidental music could not be worse. The music, BTW, is a combination of pop Renaissance and pop modern; anything but 18th century. The director appears to have had the goal of showing that his company was just too hip and too modern to do anything but make fun of this silly, fusty old play.I like ""The School for Scandal"" very much, and not having found any other DVDs of it, I started out with the intention of keeping a recording of even a bad production. But when they got into the extended bop-be-bop of the drinking song scene, I knew I just couldn't ever sit through this one again.The visuals are also blurry, but with the production being so bad, so what? Anyone who actually likes this play will be revolted by this DVD."
+1,Not professional quality,"I first tried buying this tape from a Marketplace seller. I sent it back because the tape quality was poor and the packaging looked unprofessional. After returning it I bought one from Amazon proper and . . . it was the same quality tape and the same packaging. Since I'm now sure this is not a bootleg tape, all I can say is . . . some videos are better than others."
+1,three to four stars - depending...,"Classic drawing room comedy, period piece. Cleverly written in a time when the audience needed a bit of a nudge to figure out each character. Each person's name describes how you should feel about each! Charming idea from the 1700's. If you've never had a chance to see one of these comedies, take a look. This is a famous play and well done. Must see for theatre students."
+1,"Good songs, bad cover.","This CD compilation set was purchased for me. I love the 80s, and they chose great songs. The songs are not performed by the original artists. Instead, they're poorly covered by ""the Starlite Singers""."
+1,New Wave 80s,"I should have read the prior reviews of this record before buying it. Although it appears to be a collection of new wave singles from the 80s, these are just cover versions sung by the ""Starlite Singers"". The description of the record says that it is by ""various artists"" implying that they are by the original artists, but this is not true. Total garbage. The one bright spot is that I got a prompt refund when I returned it."
+1,Don't Be Fooled!,"I bought this set last November and just now decided to listen to the CDs. Nowhere in the description on Amazon does it say not the original artists! In fact, it says various artists, which is deceiving because only one group performs all the songs. It leads one to believe original artists when it says various artists because it is, after all, a compilation of music by various artists! Duh! So, don't waste your money. I will probably throw these in the trash as I'm a purist and I want original, not wedding reception music!"
+1,Buyers Beware!!!!!!!!!,"This is one of those cheesy compilations where they find session bands and similar sounding artists to sing the songs. These are NOT ORIGINAL SONGS BY THE ARTISTS. If you loved K-TEL CD's and don't care about hearing the artists originals, and don't care about cheap sounding synthesizers playing the music or that fact that some of the vocalists are pretty bad, then you might like this cd. But if you are a fan of the 80's and the amazing music it produced, then buy other collections and don't waste your money on this schlock!!!!"
+2,Sony basic Hi8 Handycam Rocks!,Performance is outstanding. I had a previous Sony 8 mm Handycam which died and I replaced it with this camera so I could continue to playback my old 8 mm tapes. This camera performs faster and is simpler to use than my old Sony. It does everything I need and does it well... I got a great deal.
+1,BEWARE!!,Bought this camera for Christmas. Had her open it first so she could film the nights party & NO TAPES ARE INCLUDED! Of course all stores are closed Christmas day so the thing is USELESS until the day after. Shame on Sony. How much would a tape included in the packace cost them ? Not included Battery chargers are ....
+2,80's High Tech with Rock Emotion,"Although all of Mr Hines work is high quality, Waving Not Drowning (for me) is the highlight of the 3 A&M projects. The song ""Curious Kind"" is simply a masterpiece!The remastering is of the quality you have come to expect from one of Rock's greatest producers, song writers, and performers.GET IT!"
+1,Never gets going,"This book never really seems to get going. There is too much time spent in the courtroom while basic questions about the crime and the suspect/defendant are left unasked.After 200 pages, I realized that this book wasn't going to pick up or reveal any crucial information to make sense out of things until the very end.As a result, the whole story rapped up very quickly in an unbelievable way and you are left wondering why no one could figure anything out earlier. Based on the ending, the detectives and attorneys appear rather incompetent.I did enjoy parts of the book, however, and I think the plot needs to be unfolded at a different rate (not so slow in the beginning and not so fast at the end). I am a McBain fan and think that some of his other books are better written."
+2,"Now, The Rest of the Story","I knew there was something missing from the first book when I read it, because it didn't match what I heard her say years ago when she came to my church to speak. Now I know, the abuse was so difficult for her to talk about even when she wrote a book about it. Later, with the help of a trusted friend, she was able to tell the most difficult and abusive parts of her childhood experience. This what the second book is about. The most wonderful thing about Dorie, is that she is able to forgive her abusers and move on with her life. She is still able to have a successful and happy life, in spite of the horrendous abuse of her childhood. This is what so many women need to hear. With the Lord's help, it is possible!"
+2,The baseball benchmark,"I didn't refer to Baseball America as such. It was Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty who said it. And who am I to contradict? The best columnists in the game, from Peter Gammons, Tracy Ringolsby and Jayson Stark, to detailed information in ALL of baseball, from the Major Leagues to Japan, stats, scores, and the best and most extensive resource on prospect information, there's not a single serious fan in all of baseball who deserves such a title if is not a Baseball America subscriber. You got to read it if you want to know the stars of tomorrow (being tomorrow 6 years or 2 months). Top 10 prospects from every team till its massive Top 100 list, Baseball America covers it all. I know, I have been subscribed for 2 years now, and I can't think of living without it!"
+2,Perfect for the die-hard baseball fan,"I have read Baseball America off and on over the years and finally took the plunge and got a subscription. This is the best place to get coverage of the minors, college, and high school baseball so you know about the top prospects before others do."
+1,"""Uh oh he's been using Brand X""","An embarassment. Steer clear of this one folks. Just when you thought these guys were the last real ""fusion"" types about...Since when did the last great secret of the fusion world start taking pointers from Joe Satriani and listening to old Al DiMeola pratice sessions? Where the hell is Phil when you need him, oh yes, Tarzan. The star is for the Bruford and Wilding/Bonus tracks, and well does one really want those?"
+2,This was an intriguing book that influenced my destiny.,"I read ""Trouble on Titan"" around 1970, when the Apollo program was at its apex, and the human exploration of the Solar System seemed only a short step away. My review is based on old memories, but I can still remember a mining colony on Titan and jet craft using oxygen for fuel and burning Titan's methane atmosphere. We've learned much since this book was written, and Titan's atmosphere has less methane than we originally thought. However, this book was well written, and I am sure will intrigue my son as much as it intrigued his father, who is now working at NASA on the Cassini/Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan. This book has that old-style sci-fi flavor that made another world seem more like reality than fantasy. I think if you enjoyed the Lucky Starr and David Starr stories by Asimov, you will enjoy ""Trouble on Titan."""
+2,Peek a Fun!,"We got these as a gift for our one year old. He loves them! He tries very hard to get all the little things out of the blocks - and obviously fails. He loves that some of them move, some of them jiggle, some of them make noise - its almost an adventure!The three year old also loves them because they incorporate the alphabet and he can easily identify the items inside: B - Banana, P - Penguin, U - Umbrella, Z - Zebra.Bonus - when the 1 y/o gets frustrated because he can't pry the items out of the block no matter how hard he tries, he usually flings them. The 3 y/o tends to use them to build walls or towers for the sole purpose of smashing another toy into them, or dropping them off high places. And I've stepped on two of them already. They seem to tolerate this treatment rather well."
+2,Excellent product,"These Alphabet blocks are so beautiful they could be classed as works of art or collectors items. I have purchased two seys as gifts and will probably buy more,"
+1,Great for Twins,"I purchased the Alphabet blocks for my twin daughters. They are just over 8 months old and they love them. This product is a great learning tool for them for years to come but for now it a great teething toy!!! I would recommend this to anyone, plus I love Fisher Price."
+2,They're blocks - keep that in mind,"We got these after seeing the Incrediblocks in the FP Catalog.There are little to no pizazz to the blocks. Some have features where you can ""spin"" them (like the letter Q - Queen) or the W (watermelon seeds that rattle) - but most are just a ""look at me"" type of a block.With that in mind - yes I like the product. They're blocks. They're meant for stacking, knocking over and banging - which my son loves (he's had these since he was 6 months). They're better than the plain wooden blocks because they're textured, they have objects inside, letters - lots of opportunities to learn letters, colors, objects, descriptions, etc.For now he's stacking, banging and knocking over. It'll be around for a while until he's ready to learn more words, colors, objects, animals. This review isn't profound or eye openings because again - they're just blocks. Keep that in mind when making your purchasing decision. It will not make your child an overnight rocket scientist =)"
+1,Would have expected better!,"I bought these for two reasons- blocks and educational letters. However, the letters are rubbing off. For the price I paid that was dissapointing. Other than that I love the concept and the objects inside are fun."
+2,Cute gift for a little baby,"Although I felt it looked a bit chinsy, the mother had it on her wish list and was very happy to receive them."
+2,Great Blocks,"My daughter loves her blocks. She will get them all out and look at each one until she finds her favorite. She likes to shake them and see what each one does. These are cute little blocks that have hours of imaginative playtime inside. They also have blunt corners, so no sharp edges like wood blocks for the safety of smaller children. The fact that they have the letters of the alphabet and a corresponding object inside makes them a great learning tool even for older tots. We have really enjoyed these and recommend them to our friends."
+2,Awesume! BEST BLOCKS EVER!,"THIS TOY WAS OUR GRANDSON'S FAVORITE, SO I JUST HAD TO FIND IT AGAIN FOR OUR NEWEST GRANDCHILD. THANK GOODNESS FOR ONLINE SHOPPING."
+2,keeps his attention,"My little boy is just getting interested in these blocks. They are too cute! He's learning to manipulate the block in his hands. The little things inside the blocks are adorable. Some spin, some twirl, some rock. A definate upgrade from the standard wooden blocks."
+2,Great value.,This set incorporates a lot of the favorites from other sets packaged in an A to Z learning format. I have been leary of purchasing too many of these blocks for storage reasons so the zippered case is a great bonus. Definitely worth every penny.
+2,Wonderful but not worth $80.,These are great blocks but they are definitely not worth the listed $79.99. They can be purchsed for about $20 many other places.
+2,Worth the investment,"This is a great set of blocks. I researched different blocks for some time and found these to be the most durable, age and developmentally-appropriate, and highly-educational. $25 bucks may seem like a lot, but I think it is well worth it. I am very impressed with the quality.The size and shape of the blocks is just right. My son is 5-months old and he is able to hold the blocks perfectly in his little hands. PLUS, the blocks do not have sharp corners (like the wooden blocks also available on this site) that could hurt your little one (especially those of you with chewers!).One category that I rated this toy with only a 4 (instead of 5) is the ""fun"" factor. For younger babies that may not ""get it"" yet, this toy may not be as fun for them until they are a little bit older. My son is not yet able to fully comprehend that there are even toys inside the blocks, but then again he is only 5 months. Give him a couple of months and he'll really dig them!"
+1,waste off money,"this is not waterproof.its GARBAGE where batteries go in broke,while trying to adj.DO NOT BUY.you turn the end to control it,that loosens the battery cover where water gets in so how is it waterproff?????"
+2,California Exotics Waterproof Delights Blue Ballsy,"The California Exotics Waterproof Delights Blue Ballsy,is to spice up the relationship and it worked since the beginning,my other half likes it."
+1,small didn't work,"It is very small compared to what i thought it would be, but even so it didn't work when we got it"
+2,Makes for fascinating reading.,"Whale naturalist and animal communicator Mary Getten goes beyond what other research has achieved in the way of whale study and communication processes: in 1991 she studied the J-Pod, a family of whales off Washington State. Her contention that they use direct telepathic communication between themselves and can do so with humans also makes for fascinating reading.Diane C. DonovanCalifornia Bookwatch"
+2,Pretty Nifty!,"I purchased these for a Halloween party, and then...like a dummy, I forgot to put them up! Nevertheless, I did hold them up around the house in search of a good place to hang them. They're pretty big and look really cool. I'd say there's a little bit of educational value too, as you can teach your children about the actual pictures they're depicting. Even though I forgot to hang them up, I really liked these scene setters and I'll be using them next year!"
+1,Yet another unsubstantiated case....,"While I believe in discrimination, I certainly can't believe what is in this book. It is an unsubstantiated smear campaign to rally the troups in higher ed to claw again for the preservation of academic freedom- a rally which falls flat."
+1,Molly Myers,"Molly Myers, in her review of ""My Name is Rachel Corrie,"" describes the ISM as ""an organization dedicated to non-violence."" This is radical left-wing propaganda: ISM offices have regularly been used to hide terrorists and their weapons, ISM ""pacifists"" regularly throw rocks at IDF soldiers, and they're perfectly willing to use violence in order to sabotage the wall intended to keep ""innocent Palestinians"" from murdering Israelis.So please disregard Molly's reviews; they are biased in the extreme."
+1,Gardening lawn book,Four pages of the book was missing. It just happened to be the formulas that my husband needed. Fortunately he was able to copy our friends book. But I will hesitate to buy another book like this again.
+1,It's a knock off.,"The official Chrono Trigger OST has 3 discs. This version has some of the major tracks on it, the audio quality is good, but Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) this is a Chinese knock-off.Oh and if you buy the 3 disc version, make sure the cover does not have a green and red logo reading ""FX"", for this is also a counterfeit. The serial numbers on the real soundtrack CDs are PSCN-5021, PSCN-5022, and PSCN-5023."
+1,Just a few.,"These are the handful of tracks we hear over and over again. It's far from complete though.Missing such memorable tracks as ""sealed Door"", ""wings across time"" or ""At the Bottom of the Night"".It doesn't have a single battle theme accept the final boss.Hell this doesn't even have Lucca's theme and she's on the cover!Had I seen a track-list beforehand I wouldn't have bought this.I blame my self for not being more curious of the number of CD's.I'm sorry I paid $35 dollars American for this travesty, may Lavos have mercy on my soul.Save your selves(and your money) while you still can!"
+1,"It was ""ok"" but I won't watch it again","I watched this last night. And I don't remember enough of it to give it a indepth review. But it wasn't as bad as people are letting on nor was it as great as people are letting on. If you don't like your killer to be supernatural then don't bother with this. Its about a guy that comes back from the dead. His whole storyline is kinda silly and there are plot holes all over the place. The acting wasn't bad at all, and neither were the deaths. In fact it was kinda gory. But that doesn't make a great movie. The flashbacks were a little confusing as well. I wouldn't watch it again. But its far from the worst movie I've seen."
+2,Loved it! (P.S. Stephen Colletti is so hot!),"I initially bought the movie just because Stephen Colletti (who I'm in love with) was one of the leads...and I really didn't expect much from what looks to be a low-budget indie horror flick. But, I really did like it! The lead girl who plays Jennifer (Nikki DeLoach) is really good. I can't believe I've never seen her in anything before? Maybe I have, but I didn't know!?! It was cool to see the guy from Weekend at Bernie's (Terry Kiser)...he is a really good actor. Too bad he was dead the whole time in both movies I saw him in, lol. Anyways, this was a cool movie and I'm glad I got it!"
+2,mask maker,It was good horrifying never a dull moment u can watch and not be bored ir wondering when is a good part coming
+2,mask maker,"I liked the film it has what every horror likes in this type of movie the suspense,mystery,good and bad times,plus a shocking ending that makes you think that there is more to story, and plot was very good Robert."
+2,NOT the worst American B-Movie,This movie was a horror film thhat displayed an effort to steer clear of typical horror movie dialogue and pacing. There are no blonde girls and the girls that are here don`t trip over the tree roots in the yard. Now a white girl did fall and twist her knee in the movie but guess what? It was not on a tree root!!!
+1,MASK OF FAMILIARITY,"MASK MAKER takes us down a cinematic path often traveled and does it in a typically predictable fashion. A story of revenge with an unstoppable killer who murders his victims and uses their skinned faces to achieve some kind of beauty. Flashbacks reveal his motivation in an attempt to elicit some level of sympathy.MASK MAKER isn't the worst entry in this familiar territory but it doesn't tread new waters either. The cast performs on various levels of competence. WEEKEND AT BERNIE's Terry Kiser is an effective guilt-ridden buffoon. Treat Williams is ill-used in a cameo role. Horror vet Michael Berryman is unusually restrained in a small role. Nikki Deloach is no Jamie Lee Curtis in her leading role, giving a weak performance in a typical survivor role as the resilient resourceful female. Doomed fiance Stephen Colletti (sic) is equally flaccid.An open-ended finale paves the way for MASK MAKER II---something we definitely don't need."
+1,Unmasked..................,"Sadly, there is absolutely nothing original in this movie. The filmmakers shamelessly borrowed from practically everyone, turning out a stale formula piece that is purely by the numbers. I couldn't find a thing that elevated this movie above a 100 other like films. The plot is standard: a group of kids spend the weekend at an old house with a bad history. A standard, run of the mill maniac kills them in unimaginative ways and of course no one notices until it's too late. Everything happens exactly on cue, in order, with no surprises, and no frights. This movie is safe and boring, it really couldn't have been any better if it tried. Not even the brief appearance of horror icon Michael Berryman (playing a nice guy for a change) can help the dullness of the script.Even the title is a misnomer! Although the original title, Maskerade, isn't any better.And I had such high hopes as this is one of my favorite genres."
+2,A museum exhibit inside a book,"This book was in my library's Genealogy section, and you're not allowed to take Genealogy books out of the library. But I liked it enough to sit in the library and read it, in two sittings.This a quick read, because it has loads of pictures: photos of the ghetto and its inhabitants, and also pictures of artifacts such as ration cards, work certificates, yellow stars, etc. It's more like a museum exhibit than a simple book. Because of the format I think young people would be able to get something out of the book too, although it is clearly written for adults. Certainly it probably has the most information on the Kovno/Kaunas ghetto all in one place.Both researchers and the ordinary person interested in the Holocaust would enjoy this.Bonus: pages from the diary of Ilya Gerber are printed in this book; you can read extracts from the diary in Alexandra Zapruder'sSalvaged Pages: Young Writers' Diaries of the Holocaust."
+2,Great resource for Chinese/Eastern medincine,"This is an excellent book to have as a reference fo eastern methodologies in medicine and healing. Unfortunately it is long out of print, but if you can get your hands on a copy of this text, you will not be dissappointed. In fact, if you are unhappy with it, I will be happy to purchase it from you as I have many peers that would happily use it."
+2,Why Is This A Good Book?,"As someone who has been practicing Chinese Medicine for 16 years in San Diego (www.bodymindwellnesscenter.com), I find this book an excellent resource for anyone who wants and in dept primer into the theoretical basis and practical application of a system of medicine that originates in the Chinese philosophy that emphasizes the natural balance found in Nature and agriculture."
+2,A Book That Is Worth a Second Look,This book is great. It is very informative. It is easy to read and understand and has alot of pictures. i would recommend this book for any one wanting to learn about Chinese Medicine.
+2,Best game ever,"This games makes even amazing games like starcraft and warcraft redundant. Warhammer has it all and does it better than anyone else. Truly great game, total fun, great combat, graphics, races, units, a pleasure to play."
+1,Guitar in Absentia,"With all due respect to ambient music enthusiasts, I was really disappointed that there was no guitar work whatsoever on this album. Hillage fans of L and Fish Rising be forewarned.Steve Hillage was a pretty darn good guitarist. Maybe L was his showcase with members of Todd Rundgren's Utopia backing him up.Noting that other reviewers have rated this highly, I will give it another listen. However, I am dissapointed in the direction Steve has taken his music."
+1,Stiff and Smells like drying paint,You get what you pay for. This pillow is stiff and smelled like drying paint for 4 days. I thought I was getting a non name brand version of the Temperpedic pillow. I bought the real pillow for my mother years ago and paid many times the price. This thing doesn't even come close.
+1,Review of Pillow,This was a joke. I am sending the pillow back. Does not come close to what was advertised. I believe the cardboard box that it arrived in would have been softer under my head. I am giving it one star just so I can post this. I only wish the stars could go negative.
+1,Don't bother,"The pillow is tiny and poor quality foam, my pillow I was replacing was at least a year and a half old and it preforms better than this one did new."
+1,Worthless and cheap,"How is this thing awful? let me count the ways..First off, it took an unatural amount of time to get here. Whatever, that happens.It feels super cheap. When you handle a good memory foam pillow, it feels heavy and cushy in your hands. This thing feels like a piece of hard styrofoam. It barely squishes at all and has no 'memory', it is simply a very dense foam pillow. It's not even really a pillow- It's so hard that I cant even use it for propping my back whilst reading.On top of that, their terrible return pollicies make it not worth returning.DO NOT BUY! Just use the styrofoam your new computer came in.Ugh."
+1,Will not be purchasing another one of these,"It worked fine in the beginning. 2 months or so into using it its performance was up in the air. I would find myself sleeping with one hand under the pillow to give it some leverage; otherwise my neck would end up in an awkward position. At times it felt like I needed to have 2 pillows because it was lacking in width and was too soft. I had to also rotate what end and what side I would lay my head/neck on. It, therefore, did not provide the support I needed."
+1,False Advertisement,"The pillow I received is nothing like the one in the picture. The pillow that I received is approx half the size (in thickness) as the one I received. I am not happy with the seller (Moshelle's). I will never purchase from this company ever again. I am currently deployed Military and I feel that this company is very disrespectful and does not show it's Military members the proper courtesy when dealing with such issues. Do not buy this pillow, you will not be satisfied."
+1,Not Like the Old Formula,"The formulation of this product has been changed since Artec was bought by L'Oreal. The new formula doesn't hold hair like the old Artec original formula did, and it doesn't smell as nice. Don't be fooled by this picture (12/29/07)--it is a pic of the old Artec bottle, but I ordered and received the new L'Oreal Professionel version, which is terrible. The original Artec version was similar to, but not as sticky as, Potion 9. I wish L'Oreal would go back to the old formula :( I emailed them to this effect and they never even replied. If anyone can recommend a similar product, please comment to this review."
+2,haven't found better yet...,This is the only product that can manage my hair without making it stiff or sticky.
+2,smoothing serum,"The product is wonderful for my hair which is very curly and tends to be frizzy. Smooths it and gets rid of allof the friz. Use it once a day, even in damp weather"
+1,The product I received this time is like fake one,I have been used this product for many years. But somehow the product I received this time is like fake one. It's very thin. I have to used double amount.
+1,If it ain't broke don't fix it,I have been using this product for 5+ years. It was wonderful. About 1 year ago the company changed packaging and the product changed slightly. The bottle is taller now and something is missing from the serum. Doesn't work as well as it used to work. I will not be purchasing this item because of the change.
+1,Review of Artec Textureline Smoothing Serum,"I ordered this particular product as a trial substitute for the ""Controlgel"" by Textureline, which has always been my first choice. It appears that the ""Controlgel"" is out of production. This ""Smoothing Serum"" is a poor substitute. My barber agrees. He got me on the ""Controlgel"" years ago and I used to buy extra for him, but now, no more!! Too bad . . . we consumers lose again. I wish the ""Controlgel"" product would come back. My barber and I won't buy any more of the ""Smoothing Serum."" What a WASTE!!"
+2,LOVE IT!,"I just got this from a local Stop and Shop and LOVE it! It leaves my hair so soft, smelling good and you can't even tell that I have any product in my hair. I'm reading a lot of reviews where people are saying that they can't find it anywhere. Depending on where you live, try your local grocery store!"
+2,The Best !!!!,"Dick Curless has got the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. His music ranges from thought provoking, to toe tapping, beer drinking music. One of his best renditions is Winter's Coming On Again. People who appreciate good music from any genre will love this CD. I can not recommend it highly enough."
+2,Great control racquet,"A great racquet for anyone, although it is better suited for the more advanced player. For years, I played with the OS version of this racquet which is noticeably more powerful and is a little more forgiving than the MS version. At this point, I prefer the MS version more just because of the better control and feel.Even now, the Prince Graphite (OS or MS) is still a great racquet, and IMO, one of the best control racquets ever made."
+1,"DO NOT BUY, A WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME!!!","My daughter wanted this for a few months before I finally gave in and bought it for her. She was so excited. We got home and played it for one hour hoping that something different or better would happen. The game was so so boring. You get to choose music, outfits, and which of the three skaters to skate. That is IT. Everything else is controlled automatically by the game. Barbie does everything perfectly whether you do or not. My daughter hasn't played it since and is so disapointed in it. The store I bought it from won't let me return it because it has been opened. They will let me exchange it for the exact same game but hello that is the problem. This game was a waste of time and money."
+1,Bad skating technique,"I didn't buy this game, becuase I can tell by the pictures that Barbie has very bad skating technique (see below). This game is not for kids who want to have fun while seeing a good skating program.Pictures on Amazon1) Box picture -- I can't tell whether or not Barbie is stroking or doing a bad spiral? Either her leg is too high if she is stroking, or her body and leg are not in the right position if she is doing a spiral.2) Layback -- Although it's hard to see, it looks like Barbie might be spinning on her toe pick.3) Split jump -- Barbie does not have enough skating muscle for the jump. She is also not kicking her boots up.Pictures on vugames (makers of the game)1) Stroking -- Barbie's body is crooked. She doesn't have her weight over her stroking leg, and her body is leaning to the side. I've never seen anyone stroke like this."
+1,A complete waste,"My daughter received this cd for Christmas. It is very slow loading lots of wait time for things to happen. When she finally chose the skater and where she should skate (only one choice worked), my daughter kept asking what she could do now. Most of the time we were watching Barbie skate beautifully. Not very interactive. I consider this a waste of space on my computer, a waste of time for us to use. I would recommend saving your money and get something worthwhile."
+1,4 year old BORED with this after 2 weeks,"I bought this for my 4 year old's birthday. While I think the graphics are really great, the concept stinks. My daughter told me she thinks it is boring (and she LOVES Barbie) and last night she even said she hates it! At least my 15 month old screams with delight at the graphics when her older sister plays with it."
+1,Barbie's Boring Ice Show,"I bought this game because I am a figure skating fan and found the Barbie Gymnastics to be well done, so I thought that this would be too. It was an absolute waste of money. The graphics are awful and the game play is far too simplistic. There is nothing to strive for in the game and it is too easy to pass onto the next level. I can't imagine a child above the age of 3 or 4 getting any enjoyment from this game."
+1,WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY! BARBIE HAS SUNK TO NEW LOWS,"This is the WORST CD-ROM game I have ever seen! My 7-year-old daughter longed for this game all Christmas season and she is bored out of her mind with it after one hour. It is slow, skippy, etc. running on a new computer! Don't waste your money like we did, skip right over this dud."
+2,IT'S GREAT!,"All the other reviews say this product is boring and ""save your money""....Well my daughter & I LOVE IT!You get to pick one of three pretty girl skaters, You pick her one of, AT LEAST 15 costumes. Somebody said the skater ""never falls""?? Thats boloney. She falls plenty until you develope the hand eye coordination this FUN, FUN game takes. It's a GREAT cd.rom for any age. Have some fun for pete's sake! This world is SO NEGATIVE! I Highly Recommend Barbie Sparkling Ice Show!!!"
+2,A good game to buy.,"I bought this game for my daughter who is almost seven. She enjoys it very much. It works perfectly with Windows XP. I like the fact that it has skill levels, which helps avoid the ""frustration factor"", which I'm sure most of you reading this have experienced. The only reason that I did not give it a ""5"" is because it is quick to complete, especially on the ""easy"" and ""medium"" levels. Unless your child is totally into figure skating or Barbie, I feel this game is not for the 8+ crowd."
+2,Great Game,"My daughter, almost 7, loves this game. She got it a few weeks ago and still plays with it every day. We did have to upgrade our system, but the game hasn't crashed since and hasn't been slow. Despite what others have said this game has lots of levels and takes lots of practice to master the freestyle levels. (The skaters will do lots of different tricks once the user learns how to do them.) This game has even seemed to help my daughter's actual skating - she just went yesterday for the first time since receiving the game and had lots more confidence and moved more smoothly than she did the other times she went."
+1,Not really what I wanted,"For anybody who's looking for the 1978 movie with Lauren Bacall - this is not it ! Actually it's a 12 minute CBS music video by a group called ""Perfect Gentleman"" with 2 titles on it: ""Ooh la la"" and ""One more Chance"". This is not a rating of this video (I didn't bother watching it) but just of the fact that there's absolutely no information in the Amazon product details which could have told me this wasn't the feature film I was looking for before I ordered it. That's even more a pity as it was the fastest delivery I ever got from the US to Europe by Mail - a very short-lived joy."
+2,Rare find,"A good book for Audi owners, and fans in general.The book dosen't just focus on the quattro itself, but the surrounding models as well.Not too much of a technical book, but more of an enthusiasts read."
+1,Fire Truck Puzzle,"The fire truck puzzle arrived in the time that was stated. It is very colorful and well worth the price. The puzzle is a Christmas gift for a 2 year old, so at this time I can't state how he liked it. But I am very pleased with the quality."
+2,Dark Horses a must have CD,"I have had this album on my 'must buy' cd list for some time and I finally got around to making the purchase in 2004. All I can say is that I should have purchased it earlier.A wash of alternative-rock-country-blues etched with dark and somber imagery. However it's not melancholic, just quietly introspective and laid-back.Works very well with a cup of coffee/tea, a newspaper and a lazy Sunday afternoon."
+1,"Don't buy from Eforcity -- slow, disingenuous","What am I reviewing here... this gizmo or the supplier, Eforcity? I never received this product after my order! After waiting and waiting I contacted Eforcity several times -- no reply. After a nasty letter from me Eforcity'r reply feigned lacking information about my mailing address!What a cop-out.I told them I would not pay for it, so Eforcity said they'd give me a refund, which has not come to me yet. I bought another product to replace this from Amazon which arrived quickly from Amazon."
+1,Don't waste your money,"I ordered this because my apartment doesn't have a light switch in the living room. It worked fine for about a week, then occassionaly would take 3 or 4 clicks to get the light to turn out. Now it will work 1 out of maybe 100 attempts, and only within 6 feet of the outlet. Terrible"
+1,Does not work!,It worked about 40% of the time when I was standing less than two feet from the outlet. When I moved eight to ten feet away it worked about 5% of the. I would not recommend it.
+2,Plug it in and it works!,"Pull the battery saver tab, plug the unit into the wall and plug-in the device you want to control and everything works! I tried it from 25 feet away and through one wall and the remote turned my device on and off without a hitch!"
+2,MYSTICAL THINKMAN,"FROM THHIS IS HOW I WILL FIND LUV AND TRUST UNTIL THE BEST DEDUCTIONS LEAD US TO OUR PATH OR HAVE TO END NOW DO WE LEAVE THE SCENE AS FRIENDS??????? TRACK 2 THE FORMULA ITS A ROOM DESIGNED FOR PROPAGANDA SAKE LETS BREAK DOWN THE FORMULA LETS SWITCH OFF THE SET AND LISTEN TO A ,MASTERPIECE OF MUSIC SIT BACK AND RELAX:::::::::::::LETS SWITCH OFF THE SET THE SOUFUL BACKGROUND OF THIS CD IS INCREDIBLE MUSIC BETTER THAN THE FIXX AND I LUV THE FIXX . I THINK ITS RUPERT HINES MASTRPIECE DR TRACK03 LEGEND STRANGERS WITH DO U WANT TO B A LEGEND,DREAMS WHO MUST GET THROUGH SURREAL IMAGRY GALORE IN THE SYMBOLISM OF THE LYRICS VERY HIGH HIGH AIN SOPH AUUUUUR KABBALAH 777 THIS MUSIC IS VERY POWERFUL PERFORMANCE BY THINKMAN I WOULD LUV TO SEE A DVD OF THEM LIVE MABY SOMEDAY WHE CAN LOVE THIS MASTERPIECE IN THE ANNALS OF ROCK HISTORY B BBBBBUUUUUYYYY IT U WILL LUV IT PEACE FRINDS THERE SHINES OUR PRMISED LAND THE ECSTASY OF FREE THOUGHT."
+2,"The most charming, captivating work from LJ Smith!","The plot and characters are incredible. Everyone that likes the supernatural should read this book, and all the other Night World books. I think I'm in love with Ash!"
+2,Beautiful Love Story,"I usually hate teenage romance books, but this book is great. I love the transition the characters go through and the romance. This is my favorite Night World beacuase of its characters and sitiuations. She mixes charm, romance, and humor. This book feels like real, even though it is horror, which makes you wonder. My favorite line in the book is ""This is a paranormal disaster area!"""
+2,The Best Yet!!!,Daughters of Darkness is the best yet!! I happened to pick it up by mistake in the Library and I Got hooked right away! I must have read it 50 times!! I loved the way Ash Tried to protect her from Jermey but she saved herself. I really hope there's another book on those two!
+2,The Best,"I just re-read Daughters of Darkness for about the 100th time and I just enjoy it more every time I read it. It has everything that you could want and more. Just one questionAre Mary-Lynnette and Ash ever going to find happiness together or will they be forced to spend their lives apart, longing for the one person who can make their life complete?To find out keep reading!!"
+2,Soul-mates,"I have read nearly all of the books in the Night-world series, and I have to say that this one is my favourite, without a doubt! It is Ash of course that just makes this book, he is irrestible, I became hooked on him from the very first, I guess it's the whole 'bad-boy' vampyre thing he's got going on that you become addicted to him! I started reading these books years ago, but they went out of print, I would love to get the last few if anyone has any idea how I can get them! I would recommend these books to anyone of any age, I mean I'm 21 now, and I still love them!"
+2,Possibly the Best out of this series!,"It was this book nearly 10 years ago that made me fall in love with L.J. Smith and her writing. I have read nearly everything by her in the years after my first encounter with Daughters of Darkness, yet this book remains dear to my heart. The characters pop out of the pages and you fall in love instantly with Rowan, Jade, and Kestrel...but you will especially fall in love with Ash. Look for Ash again in the 6th book of the series when he makes another appearance. This book is fantastic!"
+2,Amazing!,LJ smith is a fantastic author who inspires others to create stories and poetry that shows their true brilliance. Daughters of Darkness has a special quality about it which induces feeling of love and adventure all at the same time. I would not be surprised if people respond well to this novel!
+2,One of the best books I've ever read!,"DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS was the first book by L. J. Smith that Iread and I was hooked after that! I loved the way L. J. Smithdescribed all the characters, especialy Ash, and gave them all completely different personalities. This is, by far, one of the best books I've ever read and I can't wait for STRANGE FATE to come out. For anyone who is looking for another good series by L. J. Smith I suggest the Vampire Diaries and Dark Visions trilogies."
+2,Daughters of Darkness-THE BEST,"I've read all of L.J Smiths books up until TheHuntress,which of course isn't out yet,and Ihave to say, that Daughters of Darkness wasprobably the best Night World so far. I'mobsessed with Ash,and Mary-Lynette was just awesomeANYBODY AND EVERYBODY MUST READ THIS BOOK"
+2,One of her best in the Night World series!,"Out of all L.J.Smiths works this is one of my most highly recommended. If you have read any other books in the Night World series you will have recognized Ash(one of the main characters), who seems to pop up in many scenes. The heroine Mary Lynette is also one of my favorite characters. During the entire novel she dosn't appear as shaken as most would after learning of the Night World,finding her soulmate vampire and befriending 3 rogue vampires. Even if this series is unrealistic what better kind of book to lose yourself in. I find the whole concept of the Night World,wild powers and soulmates fascinating,this book is worth it."
+2,2 Humans and 3 vampires after a vampire slayer,"I just loved Daughters of Darkness!! I must of read it about 50 times, really! It's such a good story line you just have to read it tunes of times! But it didn't really explain how Jeramey got there. How would he how where they were going?"
+2,I'm hooked and I want some more ...,"I've only read up to Soulmate of the Night World series, but sofar Ihappen to be in agreement with almost all the other reviewers: Ash is my favourite male character!!! Did anyone notice that (so far) only Ash and Mary-Lynnette tried to fight their attraction? But why was it called ""Daughters of Darkness"" when Rowan, Kestrel and Jade weren't actually the main characters?P.S. I think L. J. Smith should let more characters become vampires. And how come all the main-character vampires are all male and the witches female???"
+2,L.J. Smith has so many correct details....,"I'm writng again to say that this book has so many correct details, and the other books in this series are correct too. For instance, Speelbound has it right calling the Salem witch hunts the Burning Times. real witches do to. Isis is a a major person in witchcraft, and Hecate was the first witch. L.j Smith might as well be a wtich or vampire or whatever else for all the right details she has"
+2,It was great!!!,I like it. It was very cool to read about vampires and other legendary cratures of the night.
+1,Disappointing,"I bought this book because I am a nonogram (also called Paint By Number) addict, and can't get enough of this type of puzzle. My disappointment is not so much with the quality of the puzzles within it but with the quality of the publishing. The paper is poor quality; it won't hold up under much erasing if you use pencil, and if you use gel pens, the ink bleeds through to the other side. The squares to color in are too large, making the finished image very pixillated and hard to make out. Also, the guide numbers are located at the right and bottom edges of the puzzle, instead of left and top, making it more difficult for a right-handed person to see while solving.Save your money, and buy the Games Magazine publication instead."
+2,mirroring the reader,"I find it fascinating that this wonderful glimpse into our nation shortly before the American Revolution could be thought of as stuffy, boring and a waste of time. Hofstader, a brilliant and yet very human scholar, has offered us a wonderfully concise, compelling and illuminating read - a rare and precious gift to anyone wishing to examine the evolution of our nation. He has done all the work, not only allowing us to form our own conclusions from the facts rather than spoon-feeding us his unsubstantiated opinion, but has presented this vast amount of data in a breezy, very readable manner. The only explanation I could arrive at of how anyone could find this great book a waste of time is that these reviews are as much a reflection of the reviewer as the book under review.Bravo Professor Hofstader. I regret that you did not live to complete your masterpiece."
+1,Don't Waste Yout Time,"Unless you are under obligation to read this for some sort of class, I would not recomend wasting yout time trying to wade through the quagmire of redundantly long, boring text. If I could pay attention to it for more than two sentences at a time, most likely I would find it to have a wealth of information; but it's dry, overly-intellecual style makes it impossible to stay interested. If you're looking for a challenge to read, you face two; deciphering the nealry 300 pages of rediculously long sentences, and staying awake. I even go so far as to say reading it is a complete waste of time, because the energy you must invest to understand this work' coupled witht the frustration of an endlessly boring stlye does not even compared to the information you will actually get out of it."
+1,"Thick, dry and packed full of somewhat useful information","To read this book you need to be fully awake and have full concentration. This is not the type of book to bring to the beach. Though Richard Hofstadter makes a convincing case of what colonial times were like and he obviously was a scholar, he writes very monotonously. if not thouroughly interested in american history at 1750 i would not recommend this book. otherwise, if you are a history-fanatic, this book gives a wide range of perspectives and fully covers the history of the time."
+2,Kylie takes a bite at subtlety....,"Kylie Minogue isn't a very subtle performer - she's famous for hi-NRG floorfillers, not purring ballads. A ballad in the hands of a pop singer can be a nightmare but with Kylie, it's a dream and CHOCOLATE is a perfect example of it. Sweet and slow, it flows like its namesake throughout, with a catchy chorus that will for sure melt her fans down. Remixed for release, this CD also includes the funky CITY GAMES, two remixes (the EMO mix is the better one) and a live track, taken from her BODY LANGUAGE LIVE DVD, which should receive a late 2004 release in the USA."
+2,A rare & wondeful treat,"I was extremely lucky to have found this, because it is a) an import & b) limited edition...especially lucky to find just thrown in the kylie section of a Pennsylvania Borders! Ok, here it is track-by-track:1. Chocolate [Radio Edit]:While this cuts the album version of the song by one minute and two seconds, it's better. Her vocals are improved, & more of an arrangement is used. 10/102. City Games: THis extreme rarity is fabulous. Very R&B; pop. 10/103. Chocolate [Tom Middleton Cosmos Remix]: A club dub. Cool when you have so much energy in you that you have to dance it out, but not for a regular listen. 7/104. Chocolate [EMO Mix]: Woderful. A good R&B; dance mix of the song. 9/105. Love @ First Sight [Live]: A live version of the Fever hit. I usually love live sounds, but this when isn't quite up to par with the original. 8/10I still have yet to figure out how to access the video. (...)Overall great package, great mixes, great rarities."
+2,nifty,It is very convenient to have the charging cable available without having the cord all over the place in the way. Works well too.
+2,Grandson enjoyed maybe 20 times!,Fine. Boys and the toys or trains I forget how many times kids can watch a movie and then watch it again
+1,Very annoying!,"This video is really a disappointment, it came with a Thomas piece so naturally my daughter picked it and I thought the bonus ""feature"" wouldn't be mixed in with the actually Thomas stories but I was wrong. My daughter easily lost interest when the people would come on and talk about loving Thomas and getting to ride the real Thomas train... I was totally annoyed."
+1,Extremely Disappointed with this video,"I never write reviews but I just felt compelled after I saw this video. It's 70% listening to parents and kids think about Thomas and maybe 30% Thomas related. What is worse is that you have to fast forward through a bunch of the rambling in order to see what amounts to a 5 minute story. And, there is only one song in the ""Sing A Long"". I really liked Thomas stories after watching them on PBS with my daughter. Next time, I will try to find those stories on video. They actually last about 15 minutes and do not involve mindless prattle from people I don't know."
+1,Just so-so,"This is a DVD with footage of a ""Come Out and Meet Thomas"" day mixed in between the episodes. Sort fo a promotional piece to be honest. Still decent enough to rent. The DVD extras are limited and not very good. My son seems to like it o kay but it gets pushed aside for more interactive stuff to be found on Sodor Celebration. There is also a ton of toys shown during the ""party/interview"" footage which can be a good or bad thing depending on how much you need to control that sort of thing with your child. Also I for one get annoyed at the interviewes not sure why they just annoy me. This production has the feel of an old VHS video copied to DVD without much added to it. I wouldn't throw it out but I wouldn't buy it either."
+1,"More than Thomas, Not Geared Toward Children As Much","I bought this thinking it would be packed with Thomas stories. Turns out there are only ten, which is a typical Thomas DVD. However, between each story, it also has interviews with parents and their kids about what they like about Thomas. As I parent, I'm not interested in this, and I know that my 3 year old would rather watch Thomas than a bunch of strangers any day. Plus, the sing-along section has one song. One. We have other Thomas videos that has at least 4, and they aren't special DVD's, just normal Thomas collections. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, if you are looking for solely Thomas stories and can find other collections."
+1,A long promo for the Thomas center(s),"Unless I missed something, there are only one or two actual episodes on this DVD. The rest is a long commercial for the Thomas the Train centers and an ode to Ms. Allcroft. Waste of money."
+1,Poor DVD,Has too many interviews with people at the Live THomas day in Penn. My kids were annoyed and hated this DVD.
+1,My Son finds it annoying,"My 2 year old son is huge Thomas fan. This DVD has long introductions to each story in which children and adults are interviewed - my son couldn't care less. He just wants to see trains! We have a portable DVD player, and it is a big pain to try to fast forward past these introductions, and he (and I) just ends up frustrated. My advice - pick another DVD."
+1,Feels like a commercial...,"All the interspersed kid and parent interviews where they talk about all the trains they have just feels like a thinly disguised effort to sell more product.It's also AWFULLY frustrating that you can't jut buy the DVD Series here as you can in the UK, but have to make do with compilations where there are invariably episode duplications.*sigh*"
+2,Makes you not want to sleep at night.....,"This is about a kid who, when asleep, unleashes something horrific. part two of the night warriors, it is a brilliantly done novell and i recommend this to anyone who is a gore fanatic and masterton lover!!"
+1,$25K warranty isn't included in packaging or at APC site,"This product description is WRONG. I purchased this product because of this ""$25,000"" equipment warranty. Product received only states that the actual surge protector is under warranty and has no mention of equipment warranty. Is Amazon starting to make stuff up now?"
+2,Great little surge protector,"Great value for a surge protector. I've got 'em on lots of electronics (printers, phones, laptops) that don't need a full power strip or universal power supply (UPS). Very portable for laptops, in case you're travelling."
+1,Too Small,"I have bought dockers for years but these are cut smaller than they usually are. Even with the ""stretch"" waist band they are tight. So much for an ""extra"" inch. Beware. Try these in a store before you buy."
+2,A good product available in convenient range of sizes,This product earns five stars not just because it is comfortable to wear and looks good but because it is available in more size (inseam) ranges than other Dockers products. And by ordering online one can largely avoid the disappointment of store stock outs.
+1,TOM ATKINSON REVIEW,"I DID NOT GET THE SLACK THAT HAD THE WAISTBAND. I GOT SLACK WITH NO WAISTBAND, SO I SEND THEM BACK AN WAS TRYING TO GE A 42 29 BUT I RECEIVED A E MAIL STATETING THAT THE PRODUCT WAS NO LONGER AVABILITY. SO FAR I'AM NOT SURE WERE MY REFUND WENT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.TOM ATKINSON"
+1,Cut smaller than usual,"I agree, these are cut small... Buy an inch or two larger than you normally do. The waist band does NOT stretch."
+1,Wrong item sent.,"I got the shippment quickly. But wrong items was sent. I have to return it to the seller. I got the refund pretty quick, but only for the value of product. I spent about &10 for two way shipping without geting anything."
+1,Too bad....,"Did not like the pants at all, and threw them in the trash rather than pay return postage. Flimsy, smelled of dye, cheap fabric, etc. Too bad."
+2,Dockers do the job.,"This product was just what I was hoping for, and I had no problem with shipping. I highly recommend this product."
+1,False advertising,"If you search for Super Saver shipping this advertisement comes up, but this product is not shipped by Amazon is does not go out with the Super Saver shipping, and the cost of shipping is nearly 20% the cost of the pants."
+1,Don't Trust the Images,"Dockers are Dockers, so that's not the problem. Just be sure you don't trust the images if you choose to buy these via Amazon. ""Cafe,"" for example, should be ""Coffee."" Despite the fact that the image for ""Cafe"" shows a stone or very light gray color, ""Cafe"" is actually dark brown. So the product isn't defective, but IS misleading: I didn't want brown pants, but that's what I got."
+1,So disappointed,"I have worn these pants for years; my size is the same as always. I couldn't get them on; they were so tight I couldn't get the button buttoned around the waist. What is going on? These pants seemed to be cut for a skinny 25 year old, not someone who is a little on the hefty side. Further, the shipping and handling charges are just out of sight...$16.95 above and beyond the already rather pricy product. I would not recommend doing business with this seller at all. You can go to other outlets and get the same thing without the shipping and handling, and there are ""deals"" out there from major store chains. I was really disappointed in this product and the seller. Go to WalMart and get their khakis; they are very inexpensive and wear like iron."
+2,Fantastic Book,"This book is a modern retelling of Sleeping Beauty with an emphasis on the power of family to help a boy through a terrible time. It is best suited for a mature, inquisitive child. War is a reality that parents should not shy away from talking about to their children."
+1,Disturbing,"Although the images are very well rendered, they arefrightening. I am baffled about the impression this book is supposedto leave on children. This book may be picked up on the thought that it is a retold fairy tale, when it is an abstract and grim retelling of the horrors of WWII in Berlin. The most horrifying image is that of Major Kreig's big black gloves enveloping the body of the little boy. This book is NOT appropriate for younger readers. I can see how this book might be valuable for an alternative look at the war for middle schoolers or higher."
+2,A Taste of Italy,"Longing for vicarious travel? Imagining your college days, interrupted by an Italian adventure ... which turns into one of the romantic kind? And full of the silly things that come with youth, attraction and confusion? I just wanted to add my two-cents on this item, which I found, despite brief lapses in credibility, and hoppingly gullible moments, sufficiently engaging to remind me of my love of Rome. And now I have an even greater appreciation for the breadth and depth of Italian culture and character, and the wonders of eating their special dishes. Fun and satisfying."
+2,Perfect book for a long flight....,".... or a lazy afternoon. This book is like watching a romantic movie. It is interesting, feel good and 'tasty'. Capella has done a good job of holding the reader's interest with fun descriptions of food, chefs, Rome, locals and the Italian countryside.I happened to pick this book up at a used book store and I am glad I did. You'll like this book if you are a romantic/ a foodie/ love to travel/ love Italy and Italian food or all of the above."
+2,Delicious reading,"I found the book to be light-hearted, fun and relatively fast-moving. True, it was predictable, but that didn't detract from Capella's take on the triad of Bruno, Laura and Tomasso. In fact, it was nice to see how Cappella put his spin on the Cyrano story. The descriptions of the food and the locale enhanced the story and added to the atmosphere, though at times were a ""trifle overdone"" (pun intended). The only thing that kept me from giving this a 5 was the author's descriptions of the sex scenes which were at times too graphic -- too male, perhaps, like reading Playboy/Penthouse letters -- for my taste. In all, though, the book was entertaining and a fun way to occupy a few summer afternoons."
+2,Wonderfully romantic book that sweeps you to Italy,"THE FOOD OF LOVE is absolutely amazing. From page one I felt like I was in Italy, smelling the smells, seeing the sights and above all, tasting the food.This book is for those who love life in all its sensual glory, who believe in recognizing your soul mate at first sight and who think that fairy tales can come true. I devoured the book (pun intended) from start to finish. It made me appreciate food and its preparation, and we're booking a trip to Italy as soon as possible to discover some of the dishes described.What Water for Chocolate did for Mexican food, this does for Italian. There is magic in preparing food for those you love. This is a fable, a romance (in the medieval sense of the word). It's about the magic and wonder of food and love, the sensual beauty of the world."
+2,I just wanted to cook for my husband on those dark and stary nights...,"This book is better than ANY of the great trashy historical romances I have EVER read. I love to cook; I love to eat; I love my husband. This book made a great week for all three. It was an inspiration for me to perfect a couple of things, cooking and uhmmmm. If you want to get INSPIRED too, then read this book!! I'd pair it with a couple of cooking books, like Cooking in the Nude: the one for newlyweds, Booty Food, Inter-courses, or something like that. Enjoy a great book!"
+2,One of the best!,"If you are looking for something that entertains, tells a great story, and inspires you to want to go to Italy and fall in love with someone (or with the food) this is the perfect book. I recommend it as mandatory reading for all groups I bring to Italy. All who have read it, especially women, love it."
+2,Cameriere!,"I enjoyed this book-- it was much better than the standard ""chick lit"" titles. It was a lightweight story, easy to read, and the Roman food, cooking, markets and people were fun. Didn't mind the creative cursing-- how very true to ""Roman young stud"" it was! Maybe the Laura character was a bit underdeveloped, but I much prefered to read about Bruno.I liked this book SO MUCH more than ""Cooking for Mr. Latte"" - it was a fun read."
+2,"Food porn, and I mean that in the best possible way","I didn't like the ending, the characterization leave something to be desired, and the writing didn't make me think, but, oh I didn't notice any of that (Well, except for the ending) at the time, or even until substatially after it was all over. During, I read and read, bathing in the glorious food descriptions, not to mention the allure of Italy. Oh Yes!"
+2,"""Chick Lit "" for ""Foodies""","What a great read = tips on cooking,lovemaking and Italian insults. Laughed and laughed. Thanks. Looking forward to film."
+1,Not very good....,"I bought this book to read as I myself ventured the streets of Italy...and to my dismay, the book was horrible. I searched everywhere for the book here in the states, and it was sold out everywhere...and to be honest, I am not sure why! All of the characters were not very well depicted, except for Laura. The description of Rome and the other cities the book took place in where not vivid. And the plot very predictible. The addition of the mafia in the story could have also been completely taken out...there was no need for it in the book! I just can't seem to think of anything really good to say about this book...maybe the recepies at the end are good to cook?"
+1,Do not waste your time....lousy,"This is one of the worst written books I have ever read.I wish I had saved my money and my time.The book is full of superlatives. Everything is ""the best ever experienced"" again and again.The characters NEVER become embraceable. One male character is pathetic while the other is a jerk. The female lead is portrayed as perhaps innocently unaware, but is really just stupid. Her friend is promiscuous, which is all we ever really get to know of her.The writing is at a level well below that of an adult reader. But, the content could not possibly be meant for a younger reader. Very inappropriate.Not sure who would really like this book.Maybe someone who really likes descriptions of food and does not care about plot, story development, characterization or any other facets of literature.Find yourself something with a little more substance, and I think you'll be much happier."
+1,The food is sexier than the sex,"This book as all about the joy of eating and cooking and love.It's a lot better when it deals with food than with love. In fact, food is not only a metaphor for love and love-making but seems a more than adequate substitute. People have virtual orgasms cooking and eating but the sex is pallid and occasionally positively unappetizing.I can see why this book has been successful but to appreciate it one has to overlook the thin characters and absurd plot, openly cribbed from Cyrano de Bergerac. The most enjoyable parts are the opening chapters. After that, the returns swiftly diminish.Still, for a plane ride, one could do worse I suppose."
+1,Back to basics,"Generally speaking a great book if you are not familiar with management accounting and turning heaps of information into valuable reports for your top management group. No doubt about it: This book will provide the basic tools for keeping your boss happy, especially if you need a brush-up on moving averages, etc. Having vast experience with both advanced financial and non-financial analysis on various aspects of business (shipping and construction), this book was somewhat a let down in terms of ability to inspire and provide ways to improve personal skills to structure and present complex topics in an ordered and clear fashion. A nice bedtable-reader for the pre-MBA. MBAs should look elsewhere."
+1,CASH MONEY AND NO LIMIT ARE THA SAME THANG!,THERE BEATS ARE DIFFERENT THAN NO LIMITS BUT THERE FROM THA SAME PLACE AND THERE GHETTO HOOD IS VERY CLOSE.THEY RAP JUST LIKE NO LIMIT.BUT NO LIMIT WAS FIRST AND IT WILL BE THA LAST.NO LIMIT IS STILL NUMBER1 IN EVERY WAY.
+1,Just as trashy as garbage music comes...,"I listen to every kind of music in existence, and I always give everything a chance. But now I'm permanently going to start ignoring every CD with a CASH MONEY record label on it. They're CASH MONEY Millionaires, and why? Because they fill a CD with a bunch of horrible songs and repetitive beats. They're millionaires because they repeat the words ""huh,"" ""what,"" and ""yeah"" for every 3 or 4 minute song they make. They're millionaires because people who expect this kind of music to be the next BIG thing make them millionaires. Bottom line: HotBoys are garbage, and so is every other artist signed onto the Cash Money label. I will NEVER consider this good music, and I hope that this is just a passing fad because if this is what ""so-called"" hip-hop music is coming to...then I only hope it's worth your money cause I ain't gonna spend a penny on it."
+1,"this album is garbage,straight bfi material",cash money records is going to have to up with something a lil better than this if they plan on making it in this game.the beats where alright but the rappers a terrible.none of the have a goog flow to accomidate the beats.try again cmr.maybe next time.
+2,"I feel ya ""Ghenry187@aol""...this CD rocks. No Limit can't...","I feel ya ""Ghenry187@aol.com""...this CD rocks. No Limit can't touch Cash $ Money Records. I don't know why that new Tru CD sold one million in the first place. Who cares, 'cause I just checked the billboard charts and discovered that Juvenile sold more that two million. So they can't be faded. Anyway, back to this CD. Every song on this CD rocks. My favorite song is ""Help"" by B.G. I love this CD."
+1,save your $$$,"I can't believe how much this cd sucks, save yourself 17 bucks & just download the ""we on fire"" mp3 its the only decent track on the album. And if u r looking for more ""bounce"" party tracks like ""back that ass up"" too bad; u won't find any here. What a rip."
+1,PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS CD!,"I was truly disappointed in this album. The beats are all overused and unoriginal. The only thing that makes this album is Young Turk. He has the hottest rap out of all the Hot Boys. If you haven't heard his freestyle, you don't know what's up. Turk is off da chains. I can't wait for his solo album to drop. Ya'll need to recognize, quit hatin' Turk."
+2,Worst music ever....but I love it.,"I don't know if you can actually call this music. It is truly terrible. However, I love listening to it for some strange music. ... I am not normally a fan of rap music, but I laugh out loud every time I hear some of these songs. These Cash Money guys should be comedians. Except for Juvenile, since I can't understand anything he says, which is also rather funny. Don't buy it for the music, but it for the comedy."
+2,classic,"most underrated rap group, when lil wayne actually talked real s*** besides aliens and skateboards..if u like lil Wayne u should deffinetly love this album"
+2,"NO, NOT 5 STARZ 6 STARZ!","this album hea is just ""too hot"". this album is tha first album that really made me like all the songs. cash money is my favorite rap label and i like other labels too but it don't get no realer than this right cha'. this album is just to real, i mean, every song on it just blow up. every single day when i come home from school, i just have to stop and take some time out and listen to Hot Boys ""Guerilla Warfare"". like i said in the beginning ""not 5 starz 6 starz"", if you know what i mean!"
+1,THIS IS A ONE COMPARED TO JUVENILEZ 400 DEGREEZ,"ALL I WILL SAY IS THIS WAS A GREAT RELEASE WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT AND I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT A FOUR, BUT AFTER HAVING HEARD JUVENILE'S 400 DEGREEZ TODAY (SEPT. 30, 1999) FOR THE FIRST TIME (NOTE: YES, I KNOW I'M LATE LISTENING TO JUVENILE'S 400 DEGREEZ) I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH MANIE FRESH AND JUVENILE. JUVENILE'S 400 DEGREEZ IS THE BEST CD SINCE SNOOPS'S DOGGYSTYLE AND DRE'S CHRONIC. BUT THIS CD IS NOTHING COMPARED TO JUVENILE'S 400 DEGREEZ! IF YOU DON'T HAVE 400 DEGREEZ, GO BUY THAT ONE INSTEAD OF THIS!"
+1,The worst rap I ever Heard,This is what is in the dictionary under wack. I can't belive that this many people bought this (...) The hot boys are just a fad like bellbottoms. (...) If you think this is what rap is about u just plain stupid and I'm glad this hot boy stuff is almost over wit. When some of my friends play this crap in the car I just rather get out and walk.
+2,super hot,lil wayne and turk set the whole cd off the untamed killer seem to know how to flow. his beats are for real and i cant wait for lil wayne to come out with his solo cd
+1,super wack,just like No-Limit Cash Money has no shame at putting out garbage music.wack beats and no lyric ryhmes.who is buying this crab? all the stuff sounds the same and it's not that average.it's all bad.
+1,ghetto foolishness,"i like the Hot Boys and really like Juvenile, but this is not good. the only thing good is ""we on fire"" and ""I need a hot girl"". just download those 2 songs onto your Ipod and skip this album."
+1,Please try another Hot Boy album...,"Guerriula Warfare is an album I fell is something, and that something is everything. The lyrics are most of the time meanless and pointless. Also the beat and backround music of the songs sometimes don't even fit could for the lyrics or how the rapper is rapping. Overall please go out and get another Hotboy album or something. Or just another album in the lines of Cash Money, just please not this one..."
+2,Fun To Listen To.,"This is the second best Cash Money album I've ever heard next to Juvenile's 400 Degreez which is definetely a 5 Star cd too. The Hot Boys put out an album with like 5 or 6 really strong songs. And as bunch of other average or a little better songs. Not really any horrible songs at all. The Best Songs are the main 4 ""I Need A Hot Girl"", ""We On Fire"", ""Respect My Mind"" & ""Tuesday & Thursday"". Those 4 songs were the songs I listened to every morning for like months and months. And i have over 200 cd's! So this cd must be good huh? ""Ridin'"" is another real tight one! Then the other songs all blend in with the rest like ""Clear Tha Set"" by Lil'Wayne. ""Ya Dig"" by Juvenile. ""Help"" by B.G., and ""Bout Whatever"" by Turk. I Think it's cool that all of them got there own solo songs. ""Too Hot"" is nice too..along with the rest of the songs. Juvenile, B.G., Turk & Lil'Wayne put out one of the best cd's of '99, and also the best group cd to come out for a long while!It's real good!"
+2,Did you like 400 degreez?,"A continuation of the illest hip-hop album in recent times, 400 degreez. If you aren't down w/ C.M.B yet, go get 400 degreez first. If you already got and you love it, this is just another hour of banging bump and car music. Great"
+1,This CD iz Aight...........,FIRST OF ALL HOW COME ALL YA'LL BE DISSIN' NO LIMIT (for all ya'll that did not diss em' dis ain't for you) WHAT YA'LL TALKLIN ABOUT CASH MONEY CAN NEVER GET WITH NO LIMIT AND THAT IS A FACT..... AND YOU ALL BE TALKIN ABOUT THEY BE SATIN THE SAY SHIT WHAT ABOUT THTA SORRY LIL' WAYNE BE SAYIN THE SAME SHIT FROM JUVENILE'S ALBUM AND B.G.'S BLING BLING(HA HA) WHAT KIND OF SONG IS THAT AND THEY BE SAYIN THEY FROM THE 3RD NO LIMIT HAS BEEN SAYIN THAT FOR THE LONGEST AND THEN THEY HAVE TO COME AND SAY THAT SHIT AMD THEN THEY START MAKIN' THEIR ALBUM COVER LIKE THEM WHAT KIND OF SHIT IS THAT THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT ARE TRU FORM CASH MONEY IS THE BIG TYMERS AND THAT IZ ALL I HAVE TO SAY AND NO ONE I MEAN NO ONE CAN GET WITH MY BOY 50$ FROM NO LIMIT IF YOU A REAL NO LIMIT YOU KNOW WHO HE IS..... AND I LIKE TO GIVE A SHOT OUT TO MY SOLDIERS.. HOODY HOOO....
+2,Tha One,this c.d. is off the hook. it blew the sets up down here. everybody need to quit hatin cuz you don't know what's up hot boys can flow and they be tearin up the charts
+2,Short book explaining Love and Logic,"At first I was disappointed that this wasn't a longer book, but then I realized that it is great to give away to curious friends and parents as an introduction to Love and Logic. I just wish it was a little cheaper."
+2,Book review,"This is a book for all parents or parents to be, all people thinking of having children. Love and Logic is a program to help you be a more effect parent, raising responsible children. It can also be used on co workers and the rest."
+2,A Novel as Enjoyable as the Restaurant Antoine's,"If you've ever eaten at the wonderful restaurant Antoine's in the French Quarter of New Orleans (with its many themed Mardi Gras private rooms), you will definitely enjoy this book. And even if you haven't eaten at Antoine's, if you're interested in New Orleans society mid-way through the 20th Century, you'll find this a delightful mystery.In addition, the home of the late author, Frances Parkinson Keyes, is open to the public in New Orleans. It's actually called the Beauregard Keyes House after Confederate General Beauregard who stayed there and Frances Parkinson Keyes. And the author also wrote a novel about the house called ""Madame Castel's Lodger,"" which is filled with the interesting history of General Beauregard.-- Phyllis Zimbler Miller"
+2,An old friend,"This beautifully written novel in a gently used library copy now joins my little shelf of Unlimited Re-Reads reserved for just such special old friends as The Virginian, Until the Sun Falls, O the Brave Music, A Dance to the Music of Tim, Persuasion and The Final Reflection. The words are worn smooth by familiarity and give the pleasure of fingering a stash of precious stones. Dinner at Antoine's is also touching as a memory of New Orleans in a former time among the privileged classes, with a sunny certainty that nothing will ever change (it is set in January-February 1948)."
+1,NOT A RIDE ON,"I should have paid closer attention to the size of this horse when I ordered it, but it should not be in the ride-on section. It is clearly not a ride on toy. It is tiny. The beanie babies ride on this horse and fit perfect. All it is is a stuffed horse on wheels and it is so tiny. My kids never play with it. This was a learning lesson for me with shopping online."
+2,Excellent - Very Useful,"I find this book highly useful as a desktop reference for just about anything HTML/DHTML related. In addition, Powell does a great job of introducing topics that may be new to some people, like XML."
+2,Wonderful. A thorough reference guide.,"I needed a comprehensive, intelligent guide covering HTML, DHTML, CSS etc. This book provides that and more in a easy to understand manner, that isn't too simplistic for an advanced web author. A smart layout, and nice index helps you locate what you need fast. Color charts, CSS style references, tag attributes a-plenty, DHTML overviews and in-depth information is there when you need it. If you're looking to spend on a clever guide to take you into the ever expanding world of web technologies, this book is a excellent resource!"
+2,Fantastic Advanced Course!,"Many parts of this book are difficult to understand for the beginning and intermediate user. It is an informative, advanced reference; the only one needed for an experienced website creator. There are no color examples of what the HTML language produces, making some of it difficult to piece together if you are not experienced."
+2,Simply excellent !!! No Comparision,"I am a system analyst with IBM background, client server is totally new for me and being a novice in this area I found this book of immense help. The topics have been beautifully explained. HTML, XML, CSS,DHTML are no longer nightmares for me. I must say that from day one itself I started writing HTMLs. This book is simply great for anybody who would like to learn about HTML. I would recommend this books to beginners as well as experts for reference. The book is worth buying. This is worth 5+ star rating."
+1,Complete reference... yes,"Well although i found the book to be extremely informative and I learned a great deal from it, I was very disapointed that I could not get a lot of the examples to work for me. I am not talking about the images but the actual pages did not come up the way the way the book depicts them if you type them in exactly the way it is printed. I had to tweek them a bit to make them work correctly. I fell that I am going to have to go elsewhere to find the right type of book for me. Other than that the book did have a lot of information to give and will keep it as a reference as the book's title plainly details."
+2,Good place to start Web development,"It is a great book for all new arrivals to the Web development and design world. The book's title doesn't indicate the real content, it is not just HTML, it is an introduction to web design covering HTML, JavaScript, Client-Programming, Server-Programming, CSS, XML, and many other topics. I recommend it to all beginners but wishing to become experts."
+2,Keeps me healthy and I am not allergic to this brand.,I like the Solaray Brand. I am not allergic to it. Vitamin D-3 was recommended by my doctor. The Vitamin D-3 keeps me healthy.
+2,"Thoughtful, contemporary fiction","Excellent novel about cultural/generational borderlands and the search for personal identity. Tells the story of three marginalised young outcasts who forge a strong bond of friendhip that helps see them through various life dramas. Teo is a highly intelligent writer who makes you care about her characters, she is also excellent at evoking the flavour of various cultures in her writing. A thought provoking tale of borders, boundaries and coming of age in the cultural melting pot of contemporary Australia, told with plenty of wit and heart."
+2,Why Some People Complain,"The thing that most people don't understand about the FFVI sound track is that it couldn't possibly sound the same as the game. When people buy it they are expecting the exact same music and they heard while playing it, but it just wouldn't be done. On the original SNES system that this game was made for it had a very poor sound quality system in it. It was only about 16 bits if even that much. Nobody would want to listen to the poor quality music that the game produced when they could hear it orchestrated and remastered like the future FF Series games had. All in all i thought that this sound track was an excellent portrayal of the way the music should have sounded, had the game been placed on a CD based system instead of a 16 bit SNES cartridge system."
+1,My Daughter Hates It,"I got this throat spray in a hurry hoping to relieve my 3.5 yo daughter from a bad sore throat. It tastes awful, and it's just not meant for a young child. I got it after a recommendation from another mom, and it was a bad decision. I'll keep it to numb a scratched-up knee or elbow."
+2,glider,"the glider got here much sooner than I thought, it arrived in great shape and all the pieces were there. I put it together by myself even if the kept saying 2 people. It was not hard and directions were simple.. It's really nice"
+1,bench,The bench is very nice. I had a few pieces that looked like they were painted over scratches and some of the metal were scratched. I was unsure of some of the screws as you can not tighten it too much or is strips the plastic. wasnt sure on the indents on the metal bars which way they were suppose to go on. the bench broke after sitting on it three times. The glider bar broke. the weld is not very good or sturdy.
+2,Great Glider,"We needed to replace a wooden glider that we had in front of our house and after looking around and not really finding what we were looking for our son suggested we check Amazon.com. We chose this one because we felt it would last for a long time and the size was right. When we received it we put it together and it was very easy to assemble. The movement of the glider is smooth. The color is a little blah, but we added a couple of colorful pillows and have received many compliments on it. The price is great and we are very happy with our purchase!"
+1,Gauges in chair arms,"Chair is the product ordered, however it came with gauges in the arms. The chair was well packed and the damage appeared to have happened at the factory before wrapping for shipment. Poor quality control. Not worth returning the product. Other than that, the bench is substantial and as promised. I have pictures taken while I was unwrapping, but couldn't figure out how to include them."
+2,Very nice glider,"Good quality and fairly easy to assemble, although it helps to have 2 people. It is quite comfortable and looks nice."
+2,Fantastic glider/ bench,"Right after I clicked the purchase button for this, I remember wondering what the heck I was doing buying a glider bench off the internet. It was so reasonably priced compared to the ones I had checked out in stores, I figured I was getting some flimsy, poorly made item. But this bench is awesome! My husband put it together in about 30 minutes by himself and it's sturdy but light enough that I can drag it around our backyard to catch the sun (or not). It has held up to all the wet weather we've had, it's easy to clean and glides beautifully. It really is a quality product - I'm thinking of buying a second one for our patio."
+2,"James Moody takes San Diego ""Beyond the Border""!","James Moody, and his well known ""cast of characters"" have put together an awsome sample of what can be done when you think everything else has already been done... I really enjoy listening to this up and coming jazz artist because he has a style that is all his own. I play this CD everytime I am trying to impress someone...and it never fails to do the job. There are some really great songs in new styles that consistantly perk up my friends ears when they hear it. They know that song, but they've ""never heard it played like THAT before""."
+1,Seal IV,"I am a huge fan of Seal's first 3 albums, so I rushed out to buy this one the minute it came out. What a disappointment!! Most of the songs sound like old remixes of Curtis Mayfield tunes. The only 2 with that eerie signature 'Seal' sound are 'heavenly' and 'tinsel town'. I'd say go to Itunes....listen to the songs...buy the tunes you like (if there are any) and call it a day."
+2,Woburn: Forgotten Tales & Untold Stories,"I purchased this book hoping to find some history of the town that one of my ancestors Samuel Richardson, helped found. Although there was little mention of people from my direct line, this was an extremely interesting read of the history after the town was founded in 1630. The history and characters are real and the various chapter authors did an excellent job of researching facts and putting them into facinating stories. This book gave me a better understanding of what several generations went through in order to make Woburn what it is today. This would be a great read for anyone interested in the early history of the United States."
+1,Too Much on the Mystical Plate,"The idea behind God was in this Place and I, i did not know it is excellent. Take the famous line from Jacob at Beth-el, and see how it has been interpreted throughout the ages by various Jewish worthies. In the process, have them talk to Jacob in a kind of free form midrash, unshackled by time. And since the writer is Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, add a bit a personal reflection and home grown stories.All the elements are here, but the book never gets off the ground. In juggling so many elements in so short a space, Kushner gets lost, and the book lacks a real sense of forward momentum or thrust. This would have been a good idea for two, maybe even three books. Kushner would have then allowed himself the luxury of exploring some of the very good themes he has laid down here and not fully explored."
+2,God's Zoo,"Wonderful video, very comical and loved by kids, also teaches some good Biblical truths and good gospel songs."
+2,Different,"The average work about socialism talks about such dry topics as economics and politics. This essay doesn't do any of that. It goes into art, and even pseudo-psychology (one could say). It covers a broad variety of topics in a short amount of pages. I agree with almost everything said in this book. It's definitely worth reading and will really make you think."
+2,Awesome,This is probably the best essay I have ever read. It has defined my political reviews still today. It's a work of true romanticism.
+2,An interesting little essay,"Although the title is the soul of man under socialism, the theoretical basis for what he talks about would be more of a collective anarchy commune which fosters his individualism more than the socialisms that we have seen in theory and practice in the last couple of centuries.This is an interesting little essay because of its meandering nature. it starts out as a political tract, then veers into a brief on aesthetics and then tries to synthesize the two at the end. For me, its process felt unsuccessful, but at least there are many places that can be quotable.Quotable -- to the point that I wanted to, in a half-hearted daydream, to imagine using this text as a theoretical basis to look at Wilde's own creative work to see if he meets his own aesthetic standards. While that project may not be worthwhile, the reading of this essay is worthwhile."
+2,Great Actors - Well done film!,"Shah Rukh Khan is my favorite actor. I enjoy seeing Rani Mukerji paired with him. This film was well done. It showed some of the difficulties couples might face after marriage. One thing that stood out to me, which bothered me, was that the ""in-laws"" of Rani's character seemed prejudiced against Shah Rukh Khan's character. I believe that once a family member has married someone, the rest of the family should be respectful and supportive of that choice and welcome and love the new spouse. Most romantic films focus on the relationship up until marriage, with the idea that the couple will live ""Happily Ever After"". However, the reality is that relationships need to be cared for after marriage. And this film gives a glimpse into the reality of marriage."
+2,"Great movie, not so great DVD","This is one of my favorite bollywood movies. If you're a fan of Shahrukh Khan or Rani Mukerji you'll love this movie. It's interesting too in that it goes beyond the usual pretty love story. Where a lot of movies consist of ""boy meets girl, boy woos girl, boy and girl get married"" this movies looks at the question of ""then what?"" I know some people have complained about the bickering in the second half, but I didn't think it was that excessive. The movie just portrays the usual silly arguments and misunderstandings that couples face.I'd give the movie five stars but this particular product gets only 4 stars for the DVD quality. It's definitely pixilated in parts, not the best quality picture. Still watchable, and I wouldn't return it, but wish the picture was a bit better."
+1,an extreme emotional ride,"If you want to watch a movie where a couple meets, falls in love, gets married, almost breaks up, have cat fights, get angry, make up, has new problems, lie to each other, hurt each other again, almost break up, really do break up, cry, yell at each other, cry again, then finally make up because there's not really anything else to do - then this is the movie for you.If you do, for some reason, decide to watch this, watch it to the point where they get married -THEN TURN IT OFF (being bollywood, thats about the length of a regular movie anyway)."
+1,Grrrrr. Arrrrgh.,"We few, we lucky few, who must endure the Praxis II Practices of Learning & Teaching Test will find no guide here.There is a brief discussion of the structure of the test, and some sample questions, yes, but the content of the test is not discussed at all outside the sample question. I would have loved to see a literature or concept review, such as is found in almost every other test guide on the planet.Also, it seems the PRAXIS II went from a five-response to a four-response test at some point, and the authors responded by chopping answer E off all the sample questions, without checking whether or not that was the correct answer. In other words, they revised the questions, but did not revise the answers. Most frustrating.In all, I found this book a sorry excuse for a test guide, and recommend it for nothing except mulching, or perhaps kindling."
+2,I give it 5 stars because it's entombed,"I have waited nearly four months for this album and the wait is finally over, it's a good little album, show casing the many talents of this great metal band. It's not left hand path or wolverine blues material (both albums are in a league of their own, respectively) but for a moment just try to forget about the past work of entombed and listen to this like u are listening to them for the first time, I know that it is hard though. I recommend for the metal maniacs, entombed's new album, ""uprising"". I have owned it for about 2 weeks and it gets better with each listen, one for the collection. Entombed are the greatest band in the whole world...Cheers!"
+1,bye bye mom and dad,"My children and I love the little Critter books. This is a great book, but it was not bound well. The book fell out of the cover within a few days of recieving it."
+2,Bass - voice delight in jazz music,"Miss Jordan always had a special attitude for the bass, the bass lines she uses to play with singing in a group. As much as Anita O'Day used to do whith drums, Sheila Jordan has the unique ability to express herself in a clear, witty and unique way, scatting or singin words, talking and exchanging suggestions with the acoustic bass player. This is the second, according to my knowledge, and probably one of the very best of her duo recordings. A must for jazz fans and listeners keen to jazz singers with an instrumental attitude."
+2,Danelectro DJ-20C Rocky Road Spin Speaker Mini Effects Pedal,"This pedal is cheaply made but it sounds terrific, makes even a cheap organ sound half decent.It really does give you that Leslie effect if you mess around with the settings a little.It smells of burnt rubber as it is cheaply made but apart from that, I would highlyrecommend it for a keyboard but not much use for a guitar really. The price is good forwhat you get as with all Danelectro effect pedals. I received mine through Jax Music Supply, LLCwho were great to deal with, for a fast and reliable service."
+2,Fabulous...,"This book was awesome. A fast paced, riveting novel by an author I am coming to find just CANNOT disappoint me. I am hooked on her Carpathians and now find that I will run just as fast to the bookstore when her next gothic comes out.THE SCARLETTI CURSE is a terrific love story and mystery set in a supposedly cursed castle that has everything from grinning gargoyles to an impressive maze. The hero and heroine are just as riveting in their fascinatin for each other and then their entanglement in the mystery of THE SCARLETTI CURSE. I highly recommend this book to all readers, Feehan fan or not. But be warned, by the time you turn the last page of this book you will be hooked on Christine Feehan."
+2,SHE HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!,"OH MY,OH MY,SHE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.TO THE ONES THAT HAVE MS.FEEHAN'S OTHER BOOKS YOU NEED NO INTDUCTION, TO HER FINE WORK.TO THE ONES THAT DON'T KNOW ABOUT HER DARK SERIES .THIS IS A GOOD BOOK TO GET TO KNOW ABOUT MS.FEEHAN WORK.NICOTETTA AND GIOVANNI STORY IS SO POWERFUL,THAT YOU DON'T WANT THIS BOOK TO END,ONLY LOVE AND MAGIC COULD KEEP THEM AT EACH OTHER SIDE.A KEEPER .....4 STARS"
+2,Wonderful!!!,"Wonderful book! Very few fans of Feehan's Dark series seem to realize that although this book is not part of the Dark series, is the children and children's children of this couple will tie in to the Dark series later. Bryon's lifemate will come from this line. But if you want to learn about what's going to happen in the future books in this series as well as the Dark series, then go to Feehan's web page. You can use any search engine to get to it. But this book really is wonderful! It can really stand on it's own! I can't wait for more from this author. The publishing company needs to publish her stuff quicker than this! Can't wait till Darius's story, Dark Fire! Feel free for anyone to e-mail with any questions! I'll sell you on these books!"
+2,A change from the Carpathian Series,"The heroine, Nicoletta is the village healer. Overlord Don Giovanni exercises his right to select a village girl as his bride and chooses Nicoletta against her wishes. His home, the Palazzio, is a foreboding place, mysterious and frightening to the villagers...a place with a history of death. Giovanni is able to communicate with Nicoletta mind to mind...the only similarity to the Dark Series Heroes...bringing a subtle sensuality to their burgeoning relationship...a welcome change from the ""pounce on each other in the first chapter"" genre. Feehan continues to bring us dark heroes and independant heroines who find love in the sharing of each others gifts."
+2,Riveting,"I have really enjoyed Ms. Feehan's Dark series, so was eager to read her new book. This is a true gothic with just enough paranormal elements to help build a relationship between the hero and heroine. Nicoletta has special ""gifts"" which her entire village tries to keep a secret, however, it is the presence of these gifts which draws Don Scarletti to her. He has ""gifts"" of his own. Nicoletta isn't immediately enchanted with the idea of marriage to the Don. Unlike some authors, who use the ""I hate you!"" temper tantrum to ignite passion between the main characters, Ms. Feehan uses the empathy and sensitivity of her characters to achieve it. The love scenes are wonderful, though not very plentiful. So if you're looking for the same amount and intensity of love scenes as in the Dark books, you may be dissappointed. I read this in one sitting and couldn't put it down. The story is riveting."
+1,Not her best...........,"Before I begin, let me just say that I absolutely love her Dark series. Those books are great. This one had potential, but it just fell flat. Her characters simply weren't developed enough this time for me to relate to them. This effort was decent but not at all up to her usual standards."
+1,This one is missing that Feehan Spark,"This book was a major disappointment. It was missing that special spark that made Ms Feehan's other novels (especially Dark Desire) something special. I found the book had very little action, little romance, and a ""mystery"" plot that was never very mysterious or suspenseful. This is definitely not a book that I will pass on to my friends and family to read."
+2,Intriguing story,"While I don't consider it the best of Ms. Feehan's books that I have read, The Scarletti Curse is an intriguing story that is very solid. The protaganists are believable and interesting. If you like Ms. Feehan's books I can recommend this one as an addition to your library."
+2,amazing,"I Loved this book. Heart pounding romance and action, keep you going though the whole storie. I say this is a Must Read!"
+1,Too Boring,"This book had great potential that it did not live up to. I hope she goes back to writing more ""Dark Series"" books. This book needed more action and more editing - it was way too long for the amount of plot it had. :-("
+1,Ick ack. Put it back.,"I absolutely couldn't stand this book!I'm not understanding how it's sexy for a woman to give up her friends and life for a guy who wishes to control her completely. The Don was a jerk. Nicoletta is an awesome heroine in the beginning, but turns into a submissive wifey thing by the end. It's a sad thing when a woman, to paraphrase an actually part of Nicoletta's thoughts, ""leaves her old life behind because he'll never like it, and because she just HAS to"". Eeeeew.I loved the Dark series, and constantly used to stalk the bookstore waiting for the next one. This one was the beginning of the end of my love for Ms. Feehan's work. I bought it to tide me over from one Dark book to the next, and it made me so angry that I wrote the author and got into a big argument over the book!Please, please, please...read something in the Dark series, or Emma Holly's Upyr series. You'll be a lot happier."
+1,disappointed,i was really disappointed with this book. The other ones that she has wrote were very good but this one was dull. it was as if she rushed to put a new book out and didn't take the time to make it interesting. i would still read other books that she writes but i wouldn't read this one again.
+1,Not up to scratch!,I first found Christine Feehan's work through 'Dark Prince'. It was an excellent read and has had me hooked on the whole series! I thought this book would be the same - not even close. The Scarlatti Curse is humdrum. Before I reached halfway I really didn't care about the characters. The secondary characters were underdeveloped and the main characters were two dimensional. I also did not get a feeling for the period or the place. In short it seemed like a short story plot that was enlarged to take advantage of her success with the Carpathian series. Please Christine don't write any more like this.
+2,WONDERFUL GOTHIC,"I'm not a gothic reader but i bought this book because i'm a big fan of Christine Feehan.I enjoyed this book very much,it had alot of suspense, paranormal and of course romance. The plot was great,i got hooked from the begining. My only question was it did not reveal how the Scarletti brothers got their gift. Christine Feehan did an excellent job and i'm looking forward for her next book,well done."
+2,YOU HAVE ANOTHER WINNER..... CONGRATULATIONS,CHRISTINE HAS DONE IT AGAIN... THIS BOOK IS AS GOOD AS HER DARK SERIES... WITH JUST ANOUGH SUPERNATURAL ELEMENT - TO SPARK THE INTEREST... OF THOSE PARANORMAL ROMANCE LOVERS. IN HER USUAL STYLE THE CHARACTERS ARE IMMOTIONALY BOUND AND KEEP YOU READING ON AND ON IN ONE SITTING - WITH A CLIMATIC ENDING THIS BOOKS KEEPS YOU QUESSING RIGHT TILL THE END...TRUE GOTHIC WITH CREEPY HOME - WEIRD RELATIVES AND ODD SERVANTS.. I LOVED IT... AND WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED.... CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT GOTHIC - OR ANY OF HER DARK SERIES FOR THAT MATTER.. WELL DONE..
+2,An Old World change that's definitely wonderful,The Scarletti Curse is absolutely wonderful. Ms. Feehan once again created a lively well written work that stand far apart from her Dark series (which I also adore). With complex and dark characters this book has quite a lot of bite and more than enough romance for a true fan of Christine's work. I highly recommend this book for one and all.
+2,Great Reading,"Christine Feehan does it again, for all of you that have only read this one book by her, i strongly suggest that you read them all!"
+1,I really wish i hadn't wasted my time,"First, let me say, I'd heard that I might find the Dark Series of Christine Feehan's my cup of tea and for some unknown reason, thought this was one in the series - no need to tell you, I was severely disappointed (and confused).This book really reminded me of the romances my Mother used to read back in the 70's - blech! Lots of dark male broodiness, all written from the heroines point of view, and of course she's a young innocent virgin._____________edited to add: I really wish I had only given this one star, but it appears I can't change that now."
+1,Couldn't finish it,"I really like Christine Feehan. This book was very dissapointing. The plot had promise. Nicoletta was a sweet heroine. The prose were good, and the medival Italy setting was an interesting change of pace. However, the plot flows like molasses in January. I managed to get half way through before I through the book down and went back to the 'Dark' series."
+1,Poor support,"I've had the camcorder for a while now, and was hoping to be able to use the USB streaming feature to make small computer movies and send them to my friends and family overseas. Although the camcorder is good the included software is weak and the USB streaming makes a very choppy poor quality AVI file. I recently got a new computer and could not find the device driver disk that came with the camcorder. Sony technical support was a joke and they ended up trying to sell me a driver for my camcorder. So now I have a camcorder that I can plug into my TV or record onto a VHS (Do people still use VHS?) but any dreams I have of putting something on my computer are fading fast. I'm going to have to find a new way to send my parents the video I took of my new house.Frankly in this day and age an analogue camcorder is a waste of money."
+2,Very Good,"Just as promised, worked well for what I needed. I have some old 8mm tapes and needed a camcorder to play them back on and this fit the bill it also had the USB streaming so I can now transfer them to dvd also the shipping was quick and package great for protection."
+2,Great for the money,"The picture on this camera is good and it needs very little light. However, the colors are not quite as accurate as I had hoped for Hi8. Perhaps digital would have been better, but the price was a factor. I shopped around and found Amazon had the best price available."
+1,Low resolution and poor quality,"I bought it new in 2002 for $400. The color is pretty good. The resolution is very poor, only close shot get you satified. Other than that you get blur edge and barrel distortion sometimes. I didn't use it a lot for the first 3 years, only the last 2 years I used it regularly to tape my daughter's piano class homework every 2 weeks for 5-8 minutes each time. Recently I have to knock this camera extremly hard several times to make the recording start (It's common issue as the piano teacher told me.). So I have to find a new camcorder now. I don't know what can I do if it refuses to work one day in my daughter's piano class."
+2,Better than some out there.,"My one-year-old has played with this toy for several months. He disregards the keys and pulls up on the lids themselves. Not quite what I expected. He's had more fun pulling the lids up and pushing them down again, and only accidentally happens upon the moving keys and the noises they make. The sounds alternate between giggles with music background and animal noises, also not quite what I expected. But it's noise I can deal with. The volume can be adjusted or turned off (through I myself can't distinguish between ""soft"" and ""loud"" on this thing). My son enjoys the toy, but it may be of limited or intermittent interest."
+2,Fun toy!,My 11 month old son received this for Christmas and he loves it. He loves to watch the animals pop up and make noises. It's fun to watch his face light up and hear him squeel with delight when he hits one of the buttons and the animal pops up.
+2,Cruel and Unusual,Cruel and Unusual is the first Patricia Cornwell book I have got read and I for one loved it and I can't wait the read more of her books my boyfriend told me about Patricia Cornwell books he said I need to read Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross and those will be my next two book I will be reading and I will be reading them on my new IPad I got for Christmas I can't wait keep up the great writing Patricia and thanks to my boyfriend for telling me about this awesome writer.........RKsbabydoll
+2,Good Deal and Fast Shipping,"I bought this book used and it was in very good condition. Also, I received it within a week, which was nice."
+1,"2/3 of a great book, then... blah","I listened to the audio version of ""Cruel & Unusual"" on a recent trip to New Jersey and back. The first 2/3 of the book kept me on the edge of my seat, then... the whole thing collapsed in a heap at the end. Would have been much better if the author had stuck to writing a taut thriller instead of trying to drag in everything from evil Republican office holders to Nazi war criminals, all dumped into the mix at the last possible moment. After all the buildup, the ""who"" of the whodunnit ends up being... nobody in particular. And the fate of the evildoer? Nothin' much. Disappointing. Won't bother with Dr. Scarpetta or Ms. Cornwall again.I'm a little baffled by all the reviews that say, ""great book, bad ending..."" and still give it 3 stars or more. Isn't a mystery DEFINED by the ending, by how the author ties up all the loose ends and red herrings?"
+2,Review,"This book was a bit more difficult to follow, in my opinion. I was lost toward the end. But Patrica is an awesome writer! I'm sure the problem was me, not her writing."
+2,Love Scarpetta,You have to love the Scarpetta series by Cornwell. This is an excellent story full of suspense and humor.
+1,A really bad book,"Here is a summary of my impressions:1 It was written for about the 6th grade level.2 There was virtually no ""grab"" for the first 2/3 of the book. I simply trudged through. That is highly unusual for a crime book.3 The author went into excruciating detail about extraneous subject matters. This happened multiple times. You'll feel as though she was just trying to fill pages.4 But most of all, there was no closure to the story in any satisfying way. That is paramount in a good crime book.In summary, don't bother. If you do, you'll be asking the same thing I did, ""I want my 10 hours back that I wasted on this book.""Harris LevinCruel and Unusual: A Kay Scarpetta Novel"
+1,formula type writing,"My first foray into this writer was her latest book, Scarpetta. I enjoyed it....so I purchased this effort and several others she had written. I was a bit disheartened to find that all of her books have basically the same formula and character studies. After a while reading her work becomes less than stimulating. It becomes trite."
+1,Just Plain Cruel Will Do,"I must say I was required to read this book for a class. If that had not been the case, I would have put the book down half way through it. I was put off by the excessive amounts of technical language and graphic descriptions of the state of murder victims. Quite frankly, I was very disappointed by this book."
+2,Cruel and Unusual,"A typical Patricia Cornwell fiction novel, easy to read and a page turner. It gripped me until the end. Enjoy."
+1,I guess it was a mystery,"In a word, Lacking. Her style of writing left me unable to appreciate the underlying story which, as a result, I found rather vacuous and inauthentic. So much so that I felt compelled to come write a review of this book so others might avoid making the same mistake I did. No offence Patricia."
+1,Inproper Advertising,"I needed to replace a lost CD set of the library CD book: Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell. The one I ordered from Amazon was listed as a CD set (not as a cassette set) so I ordered it. I received a Cassette set of the book and NOT a CD set of the book. I wrote (through Amazon) to the seller and their reply was that I received a CD set.The Librarians can vouch for what I received as I showed them the envelope and the contents within it. Even though it was my responsibility to replace the CD book (so I wouldn't have to pay the Library charge), I now had to give that job to the library. Need I say more?This time, and it's the first time, Amazon has a very disgruntled customer.Thanks for asking for the review. Maybe Amazon could check into this and prevent others from experiencing what I experienced.Sincerely,Sherry BohmP.S. Yes, my husband and I are still Amazon shoppers. We're just going to have to be more careful now."
+2,Solid Addition to the Series,"Like the ones before, this book is a solid forensic and police procedural. A death row inmate is executed and his fingerprint later shows up in a current crime scene. How could that have happened? I particularly enjoyed seeing Kay's niece, Lucy, again, as she is 17 now and her own person, no longer a child. Lucy's computer skills continue to amaze. I look forward to reading the next in the series!(Note: There is a continuing bad guy introduced in this book who appears in the next two installments as well. I'd recommend reading this book before The Body Farm and From Potter's Field)"
+2,Still Loving Scarpetta,"I could not give this book a full 5 starts. For whatever reason, the book seemed to ""bog-down"" and I just wanted it to end. I will continue to read the series, but this one was not my favorite."
+2,Great,Well paced novel with interesting characters and plenty of plot twists. Patricia Cornwell writes characters that are real and have depth. Her mastery of criminal science is wonderful and offers a sense of authenticity that few authors achieve.
+2,Another one done!!!,"Very very good!!....I can usually figure out who did it, not this time. so many complicated twists and turns. Great read!!!"
+2,Cruel and Unusual,The book was excellent. I was barely able to put it down. I love the Kay Scarpetta series and am excited when I get to read more.
+1,Muddled ending disapoints,"The good: The basic plot line is interesting- a man who has just been killed by the electric chair has his finger print turn up at a murder scene. The writing itself is good. The main character Kay Scarpetta and an old professor of hers are well `fleshed out'.The bad: Other characters are not well `fleshed out'. The plot never fully explains itself. Is the book about figuring out how a dead criminal could commit crimes - or is it about Scarpetta - redeeming herself in the eyes of everyone around her - after developing an anti-social workaholic tendency after the death of a loved one? The latter seems to be the path the author choose - leaving some of the twist in the plot unresolved. Though others in the story have made Scarpetta out to be the villain (on many different levels - as a family member, as a friend and as a professional) in the end her `goodness' is redeemed. How the bad guys in the story turn out seems to be unimportant - which I found to be a major flaw."
+2,Spellbound!,"This was my first Patricia Cornwell novel and I must say I was blown away. I never thought I'd warm up to a modern mystery writer the way I did with Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, but Ms. Cornwell has displaced them both in my heart.C & E was by far the most fascinating book I've ever read. I sat up until the wee hours of the morning reading this wonderful novel, devouring every word, as I couldn't go to bed until I had finished it. The only disappointment was the ending. The killer came out of the blue, and there were too many loose ends.The story and characters were first rate and I intend to read all her other books. It's been a long time since I found an author I would be willing to pay hardcover prices to read."
+2,Very nice book,I really liked this book. It is a page turner for sure. I would read before I went to bed and have to force myself to find a stopping point.I think that Patricia Cornwell is at her prime in this novel.
+1,"Too scattered, too shallow","Although this might be a good book to introduce issues in technical writing to someone considering the field, it is not useful if you want anything more than a broad overview. The information it contains varies widely in depth and is sometimes dated; for example, there are several paragraphs discussing the features of dot-matrix printers but only one short and incomplete list of the types of bindings available for professionally printed documentation. For some unclear reason, two sections on editing are separated by 10 pages on usability testing. If you are actually involved in technical writing, there are better books."
+1,Soooooooooooo NOT Funny,"This movie was not only NOT funny, but it was excruciatingly boring. I think Adam was channeling the Aristocrats. Whilst Aristocrats was not as funny as it thought itself to be, it was still better than this garbage."
+1,Totally Unfunny,"When the film first started playing, my partner and I looked at each other as if to say ""What on earth is this?..."" but we decided to give it a chance and let it play - for about half an hour before we couldn't bare to watch any more. The title says 'Funny' - it wasn't. The overall cover is totally misleading and gives you the impression it is a funny film by someone who had previously done a funny film - but it was in no way funny at all. The jokes were terrible, the script was terrible. Very disappointing."
+1,Nasty People! Nasty Film!,Entertaining in places but spoilt by lots of crudeness and dirty talk that degrades woman. In the end I found nothing memorable or funny about this film. Sad for Adam to seem him in such a trashy film.
+1,zero star,those guys ARE OVERATED!! ARE THEY REALLY FUNNY? NOPE. STUDIOS PAY THEM MILLIONS OF DLSS FOR THIS!!! C'MON AMERICA.. WAKE UP!!!
+1,Dramedy,"This movie was perhaps Adam Sandler's worst effort. He seemed tasked with the burden of playing a man who was apathetic, but he came across as being apathetic about the role. The result was that his performance never engaged viewers to want to pull for him, which made the climax of the film lackluster. It was occasionally funny, considering the title and cast of comedians, who played comedians. The last 45 minutes, the film changes pace entirely, as if it wasn't floundering enough, and drops its attempts at weak comedy to push even weaker drama. Despite all the big names and cameo appearances, the only real stand out was Leslie Mann, who plays Sandler's ex. She was the only lively force in the cast, but sadly, alone she wasn't enough to bring it back into focus. You're not missing a thing."
+1,The Not so Funny People,"I love Leslie Mann and Eric Bana, but this is probably one of the worst movies I've ever seen! It was like 3 or 4 movie/plots/stories put together and just kept climaxing then letting down then rising action again and climax and letting down; over and over! I just kept wondering when it was going to end. I should have walked out like so many others did.Some may like, but it's NOT my cup of tea!"
+1,What happend Sandler?,"His movies seem to be going down hill. The only thing i found funny about this movie was Eminem snapping in it. Other then that, it is just not that funny. Dont let it trick you, only see this if its free."
+2,serious comedy,"FUNNY PEOPLE is somewhat compelling and engaging film about a comic with a terminal illness that almost kills him and destroys his lifestyle and how he fights it and comesback to enjoy life,his friends and a beautifull woman he meets."
+1,"Long, somewhat dull and unfocused","This is not a typical Adam Sandler movie, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it kind of is here. First of all it's not funny. It's about ""comedy"" but I wouldn't consider the movie itself to be a comedy, although there are a few funny things in it I suppose. This movie seems like it's all over the place. It has a long runtime but it doesnt really accomplish much. Some people might like the story, but it was pretty dull to me."
+1,WHICH JOKE DID YOU FIND FUNNY?,"Adam Sadler plays an unlikable comedian, George Simmons, who finds out he may be terminal with AML and tries an experimental drug. He decides to do stand up again when he meets comedian wanna-be Ira Wright (Seth Rogen) attempting stand-up. Sadler is impressed by Ira and hires him to write jokes and to be his personal go-fer. Ira finds out about the illness and convinces George to tell his family and friends about it. George plays the death card to patch up relationships, then suddenly he isn't going to die anymore. George re-examines his life, but even at mid-life he is still an immature a-hole. Everyone has sex but Ira, which seems to be a sad joke.I found the jokes and humor to be at best, lame. The language was crude and sexual. Brief nudity. Perhaps what is best about the movie is that it makes sit-coms look really lame. If you think a guy saying ""tweet"" over and over again, spinning around in a circle is funny, then this movie is for you."
+2,"Far better than its reputation, and well worth a look","Intelligent, funny, sad, real, with a terrific dramatic performance by Adam Sandler.For a lot of it's length I thought it would be a truly great film, but some clunky, almostsit-com plot turns in the last 1/4, a little too much length, and not-quite-there supportingperformances in key roles hold it back and keep it a very good movie, not a great one.None-the-less, far better than the often cold response in got in most of the mainstream press."
+1,"Starts out with promise, but then goes downhill.","Too bad Adam Sandler could not have been given a better script. Funny People starts with promise as a Jim Carrey Man on the Moon type film and then drifts oddly into some sort of romantic comedy with repetitive c**k jokes. There are two movies here made from what seems like two first drafts. Maybe it is a marketing problem. Or, maybe just lazy writing. Sandler does a great job showing off the dark side of a comedian. Maybe Funny People would have been better as a straight drama."
+1,Not so Funny people!,"Wow, I usually like Adam Sandler & Judd Apatow/Seth Rogen films but this one came and left the theaters before I could get a chance to see it. I don't think I laughed once during the entire movie. Not even a chuckle. It seems as if no one was having any fun making this film. The unnecessary over the top crudeness of Apatow's ensemble doesn't seem to work with Sandler's schtick. I loved ""Knocked Up"" and ""40 Year Old Virgin"" but there doesn't seem to bee much chemistry with this group. I was waiting for ""Bruno"" to show up and throw in some more unnecessary genital conversation. I almost bought this, I'm so glad I only rented it."
+1,"Obviously, not Adam Sandler's best","An acceptable movie, with some good moments by Adam Sandler, and some of the other new American comedy guys; but very far from his really ""funny people"" involved movies, like ""ANGER MANAGEMENT"" (with Jack Nicholson) or the hilarious ""LITTLE NICKY""."
+1,Not what I expected...,"I seriously did not expect a dramatic look into the mind of a comedian when I rented this movie. They marketed this movie like the Forty Year Old Virigin and Knocked Up! When I rented the movie I expected a lot of humour and with so many funny actors I put way too much faith in it. My wife and I was so disappointed that we stopped watching it. I don't watch a lot of TV, but when I do watch something I want it to be worth while.If you're into these artsy films about the serious life of people in the spotlight, then you're going to like this film. However, if you're looking for humour like Adam Sandler's previous films (i.e. Happy Gilmore, etc) then you can forget about it.I give this film 1 star because this is not my kind of movie and it was advertised like a great comedy film not drama film. :/"
+1,Couldn't give it less than one star....or i would've!!!!,"Not much to say about this movie...i am a huge Adam Sandler fan, and i love him in anything....but this movie was looooong and booooring!!! The comedy skits in the movie weren't funny...at all...i guess if you enjoy hearing about masturbating...cocks...and farting....you would like it. Like i said, not much to say....i paid to watch it on my Suddenlink Direct Demand and i wish i could have my 3.99 back!!!!"
+1,Absolutely NOTHING Funny !,This is one of the worst movies I have seen. The dialogue is awful. There is ZERO humor. All the characters are boring and completely humorless.What a loser movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1,Worst movie I've ever seen,This movie was HORRIBLE! I don't know how anyone could give it 5 stars. This movie was the worst 2 hours of my life. I expected more out of an Adam Sandler movie. I felt like I was watching 2 movies at once. Any time someone asks me about this movie I tell them it's a waste and to rent something else.
+1,worst film ever,"I saw this movie with my friend a couple of days ago. i said to her, this is real stupid, i could stop watching it right now and i could care less about the ending. She said, ""we saw this movie already"" and she is telling me what happens next so we start getting into an argument, she claims WE saw it and i said, Vat ? i am getting alzheimers?Finally we figured it out. we started to watch this movie together about 3 months ago and i lost interest and i zonked out.adam sandler and all the whos who in jewish comedy were funny in other movies. but this one really eats the bird!skip it!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,The L O N G E S T movie... EVER!,"Anything with Adam Sandler in it is supposed to be funny. This however, just, well, wasn't. I really do believe that this movie had potential, but there was so much going on, so many stories within the story, that they could have made 3 movies out of it.It's 2 and a half hours long. That's about an hour and a half too long for the main story plot. This movie honestly seemed longer than Titanic, or Gone With The Wind because it is so long and drawn out.There is very little humor in Funny People. The only good thing about it is all the major stars that pop up here and there, which is probably why, in my opinion at least, that this movie even made it to the big screen and didn't go straight to DVD."
+1,profanity the movie!!! or profanity and the degenerates.!!!,"i cannot believe that an intelligent actor like adam sandler would degrade himself by acting in a degenerate , trailer trash movie like this,but i guess money makes some people do things that are beneath them. this movie is as funny as a sewer, all it is comprised of is endless and pointless profanity,virtually ever second word. the writer who has very little ,if not any intelligents, has substituted profanity for lack of intelligent writing.is the endless profanity suppose to make the male lead charactors appear more manly?. yes it is true that quentin tarantino movies has there fair share of profanity. however his movies use of profanity is justified as it is incorporated with intelligent writing. if you have very little or no intelligents or are a degenerate and trailer trash this movie will appeal to you."
+1,Seth Kept this movie from getting a 'ZERO' star rating!!,A truly great example - of how terrible some movies have become!! Vulgar!! Offensive. Unnessisary nudity!! I usually love Adam Sandler - and can't believe he'd stoop so low in this role. Seth is highly likeable in this - but still swears and lowers himself as well. The woman who plays Adams 'romantic interest' is mostly great - but also stoops to swearing - blantant sexuality. The writing is the worst in this movie. This awful movie is 2 hours and 22 minutes long - but only feels like 5 hours. - And I could have spent my life doing something more interesting and exciting like watching paint dry or grass grow. I suggest skipping this movie altogether!! Tragic where movies have gone to. Much has been lost!!Scott MacNeil - comedian.
+1,Stupid....,Honestly if you don want to hear a lot of swearing you wont like this. Let alone the story line was ridiculous. Wouldn't recommend!
+1,Sandler's worst!,"I normally love Sandler's movies but this was just horrible. None of it flowed right, jokes were horrible vand stupid and just all around made no sense. Don't waste your time and money on this."
+1,Not good,The movie skips a few scene transitions and once it got to chapter 15 I couldn't watch any of the rest of the movie at all and the file online said it was 'like new.' The disc itself looks clean but it will not play at all in my 2 week old player and three other players I tried it in.......
+2,GIFT,I bought this for a Christmas present for my son. It arrived in perfect condition. He loves Adam Sandler and collects all his movies.
+1,waste of time,I must say I never liked Adam Sandler. There were so many more talented people who just never got a chance to be on the screen. I still don't get what's with Adam Sandler.Besides that I decided to give it a shot. It took half hour when I stopped watching.
+1,Depressing then becomes boring,my husband and I watched this and ended up watching something else. this will be a waste of your time
+1,Please just run far FAR away from this film.,"It is wayyyyyyyy too long and completely aimless. Some may call it ""complex""; but I call it crap. There are a few little laughs here and there - but nothing that would make this worth sitting through. Even when one steps away from the fact that this was not intended to just be a comedy and rather attempts to tackle some more serious content.....it still sucks. Don't waste your money. Watch ""I love you man"" or ""Grandma's Boy"" or something that is actually entertaining. I wish someone had warned me."
+1,THE WORST MOVIE EVER MADE!!!,"Judd Apatow has reached an absolutely new level of... sucking!!! Even Adam Sandler, one of my favorite actors of all times, sucked too, big time!!! There are funny movies, there are not so funny ones, there are stupid and ridiculous flix and... there's Funny People! Its name should be changed to ... what's the word for utterly unfunny? Almost 100% of jewish actors and they couldn't pull it off? That's odd!?"
+1,Moron,How can anybody even smile with the kind of garbage Adam Sandler ALWAYS performs?This guy is just a moronic retard.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON HIM.
+1,NOT FUNNY!,"This is what Hollywood is calling humor these days? Must of been written by the lowly out of work writers during their strike! Crude, demeaning and a waste of my time!"
+1,Pretty pathetic people,"The new ""stars of comedy"" make me miss the real ones. Why don't you try to learn from thy elders, like Mel Brooks, boys?Side note: Hollywood hasn't come up with real comedy since ""Meet the Spartans."" Anybody who forgot how brilliant it was needs to watch again ""I Will Survive"" at the end of the Spartans (it might still be on Youtube: SidgzLnh_W4)."
+2,"great movie, movie is longer than 2hours",this is a great movie its not 40yr old virgin funny or knocked up funny but its a pretty good movie alot of famous ppl in it has alot of good funny parts 2 it. the only reason i think its not really funny is because theres none of those funny parts like knocked up of the 40yr old virgin has. dont pay attention to the reviews rent the movie or something if u like it buy it.
+2,Not entirely a comedy,"I am big fan of Judd Apatow's work. i went into this hearing that its not like his other movies, that it has a more somber, serious tone. so my expectations were tempered. I liked it, i do agree with some other reviewers that it was probably a little too long, which is why I take off one star. But if you go in knowing this isnt a 40 year old virgin/knocked up style comedy then you wont be disappointed. with that being said, i can see why some people rated this poorly if thats what they thought they were going to see going in."
+1,"Winning Cast, movie fell short","This movie was not an original concept. The jokes were lame, as were the performances. The writer and director disappointed the audience by using Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill as a box office draw. When in fact, it wasn't worth the money to see this film in a theatre."
+1,ACTUALLY NO STARS for rating pf Funny People movie,"Save your money. Your time can be MUCH better spent. This was one of the worse movies I ever sat through. Actually, I drifted away close to the end and was thankful I didn't waste that time. Its AWFUL."
+1,Not Funny People,Not worth the time.Pros: there were several good one-liners; introduced me to new comediansCons: excess foul language; adultry;
+2,Very inspirational,"So I just watched Funny People. For a movie that has an all star cast, it was a great movie. If you want to see a movie filled with laughs and a good story pick this movie up. I promise you won't regret it."
+2,Sfar's Best!,A delightfully funny story! A wonderful graphic novel that gives us a cat's-eye view of the Sephardic Jewish community in Algeria and then the Algerian community in Paris in the early 20th Century. It's a love story. Very funny and endearing. And the hero is a cat! This is a must for Joann Sfar fans.
+2,The Rabbi's Cat is the cat's meow!,This book came highly recommended to me by my Rabbi's husband. I was not disappointed! I think everyone will love this illustrated novel.Jorma
+2,"A wonderful, funny-sad book","The Rabbi's Cat is a wonderful book. I heard the author speak on NPR and got the book. The book is in the form of a comic strip, each box lovingly illustrated by the author. The pictures are wonderful, particularly of the cat. They are a joy to behold.Even better are the stories, anecdotes taken from the lives of the Jews in North Africa in the thirties. The stories are both very sad and hysterically funny. The cat has a sardonic turn of phrase that had me in stitches. Through the difficult medium of comics, the author has managed to capture the atmosphere of the time and place. Much of the book is given to musings about life, philosophy, love, God and so on. If you like a good discussion, you'll enjoy this book.Although the books can be enjoyed by non-Jews, I think if you don't know the basics of Judaism, you'll be missing the most vital part of the book. Of course, the book is so appropriate for the cat lover. The author clearly understands cats perfectly."
+2,good artwork too!,"The review with all the details about the depth and levels of the story hits the mark so I won't repeat it. However, I will emphasize what was not commented on. The Author is a very talented artist. He takes risks on many pages and it works, resulting in a feast of creative colorful dynamic drawings to accompany the text. The story wanes a bit in the final pages but the trip is artistically very satisfying. I hope there is a book to follow. I really enjoyed the characters and how they delt with their world and their beliefs."
+2,"Delightful, exotic world seen through a cat's eyes","""The Rabbi's Cat,"" by French artist and filmmaker Joann Sfar, is a whimsical, charming fable featuring a rabbi, his lovely daughter, and a host of other characters headed by a talking cat. Both protagonist and narrator, the cat often acts as a Greek chorus who comments, often sardonically, on the actions of the humans around him. Set in pre-World War II Algeria, with a lengthy detour to Paris, the beautifully illustrated narrative depicts a richly diverse world in which individuals seek to preserve their traditions while constantly interacting with people of other cultural, social and religious backgrounds. In this multilayered environment, the presence of an intelligent talking cat does not seem entirely out of place."
+1,Self-Serving Message,"This is the tale of a kindly Rabbi, his sweet daughter and the cat who loves her. The tale seems promising at first, until it delves into bitterness over God and those who love Him and follow His laws. The cat represents the glorification of sin itself, and delights whenever the book's characters fall into ungodly habits, judging them forever as hypocrites (taking no account into repentance and future avoidance of said sin). As is the case with most humanist literature the story down spirals from that point until it ends with the Rabbi losing faith in God. At this point the cat is truly happy with the Rabbi, thus giving the tale a 'happy ending'. In short, 'The Rabbi's Cat' is a tale structured to appeal to secular humanists, atheists and pagans who want to feel better about their self-serving, do as you feel, lifestyles.One more note: This book, despite the beautiful artwork and appealing cover, is definitely not appropriate for children."
+1,Not what it looks like on the cover.,"As someone who is interested in different cultures, I thought the book would be an interesting window into other people's thoughts. Instead, I open it to find a swearing cat (he uses the F word) denigrating religion and showing religious people as hypocrites, in a lame stereotypical way. Might be interesting to others, but its not interesting to me. Not only is it not suitable to children, but there are a lot of adults who would not want to be bothered with this kind of disrespect and vulgarity either. I wish I had been warned before I tried to read this book."
+2,The Last dissenting Witness,The way Bill Sloan wrote Jean Hill's side of her story of the assassination was in perfect terms. Jean Hill was the closest person to President Kennedy when the shots were fired and she saw where the shots came from and the feds tried to cover everything up. I believe that Jean Hill really knew and saw what happened that day in November. Anyone who would like to find out information about the assassination I believe this is the right book to read and hear what was truly covered up.
+1,"See my article ""Jean Hill - The Lady in Red"" online","Since writing my review of JFK: THE LAST DISSENTING WITNESS in 1998, I have been able to have my 35-page article - ""Jean Hill -The Lady in Red"" - included in Clint Bradford's JFK Assassination website. The address is: http://www.jfk-info.com/sitemap1.htm (scroll down for title)."
+1,Drivel,"Jean Hill's story changed with the wind. She saw next to nothing during the assassination, but used her unique location (and her active imagination)to keep herself in the limelight for years. It got so bad that even the conspiracy writers were shying away from her toward the end. It was laughable.Someone needed to ask her about the ""little dog"" she said was sitting in the car with JFK and Jackie. (Look at the original interviews- she actually said it.)This book is BS from stem to stern. Go read a fairy tale, at least there's a moral at the end. The only thing you find at the end of this book is your wallet a little lighter!"
+1,An Ever expanding story followed by same ol same ol,"Very disappointing read. Starts with her tale of what she saw in 1963 then devolves into another ""MASSIVE GOVERNMENT CONSPIRACY"" work. Offering no documentation to support statements made. Unsupported statements about what her boyfriend said, claimed or saw. Lauds Garrison and his persecution of an innocent man in New Orleans. Originally I thought &#65533;The Assassination tapes&#65533; By George O&#65533;Toole was the worst effort in Conspiracy volumes but no more."
+1,Uneducated Nonsense,"The physics department at my school gets the mad ramblings of this man, and I usually end up with them (seeing as how no one else will read them). In a word, I sum these writings as ""nonsense."" Most of his ideas, aside from being mostly incoherant and physically absurd, also defy the time-tested and true concepts that the average high-school physics student could debunk. Furthermore, mixed in with these insane babblings, are religious and political ramblings, which he tries to pass off as the only possible truth.My recommendation, unless you want a good laugh or evidence of the under-education of many Americans, pass on this book. Any other use of your money would be a better one."
+2,Great Swords for a Great Price!,"I ordered the set of swords on December 9th (Sunday) and recieved the swords today (Wednesday, the 12). The Shipping was absolutly BLAZING! UPS Shipped with a Tracking Number made me confident in Sword Demon. Packaging was great and everything was alright. I would deffiently buy from Sword Demon again.These swords are UNSHARPENED. It would appear that Stainless Steel is not very good for sharpening them either. These are really ""Wallhanger"" katana's, But when your buddies come over and see them, they almost cry. These are just the coolest swords because of the movie. All the symbols and words on the blades are actually etched. The symbols and the like are the exact same from the movie."
+1,"Fraud,not as advertised","This DVD was entiled ""Seventh Cliburn Competion, 1985"" It was not the competion program, and did not even contain the winning performance. I consider it to be a total fraud and misrepresentation."
+1,Impossible to read,This kindly adaptation is a mishmash of gibberish. Amazon really needs to take more time in converting these. In this condition this should be free.
+2,Nice size,"Very good amount for the price. Smells nice too. However, the smell reminds me of clean laundry. I was wanting something a little different, a little younger. Still smells pretty good though. Curve smells better in the men cologne to me."
+1,Still haven't received item,"Bought for my mom for Christmas she loves this perfume and it does actually smell pretty good however I was supposed to recieve my order by the 20th at the latest.its now the night of the 22nd and I am very worried it wont be here for Christmas. UPDATE: Spoke with Amazons customer service and they are replacing my missing item. It will be here tomorrow. Still sucks cuz it wasn't here in time for christmas, however I'm just glad they are replacing it for me."
+2,Curve,"It smells like Gap heaven, Very nice. Beautiful color and scent! Can't wait to try Curve Crush when i'm done with this one."
+2,Good value,I love Curve and this is a large bottle which make is a very good value. Highly recommended.
+1,Unsatisfying ending disappoints the reader,"The plot develops nicely then ends abruptly with an unsatisfying ending. It seems to the reader as if the author had reached her contractual page limit and slapped an ending onto the book. A superhuman villian was terminated too easily. The method of capture was not adequately developed. Several promising themes were not followed up by the author, especially the entriquing possibility that through genetic testing Gault's uncle may have been his father or the reason for the military being interested in the investigation. The author took one of the least interesting possibilites and handled it in a below average formulaic manner"
+2,The Best Patricia Cornwell's book,"I have read all Patricia Cornwell's book, and I think Ms. Cornwell has reached her best in writing this book.Suspense, mystery, New York, they all contribute to keep you awake until you finish the book."
+1,Kay Scarpetti is losing it.,"Here is a character I have enjoyed develop. But Kay is losing it. She should dump her niece Lucie, clean up her personal life (it's not nice to have an affair with a friends husband) and treat Det. Marino with some respect.As for Gault, if I pick up another Scarpetti book with his name in it... right back on the shelf"
+1,"If you can't say anything nice,","Well, that's no fun. Honesty is the best policy, right? This was the first of Patricia's books I had the displeasure to become acquainted with. I've tried reading another of her works, but I can't get over the simplistic writing with unnecessary adjectives thrown in for no apparent reason except, perhaps, to make the sentences longer and make the reader suffer from the protracted tripe. More than that, this book failed to make me care about the characters or about the outcome of the story"
+2,Great read,"This book is a great read, a lot of fun. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes the genre. On the down side, I think that Gault is a little too evil -- he borders on the implausible with his ability to be one step ahead of the game. Also, I think Cornwell needs to develop Dr Kay a bit more; she's a good character, but needs more depth"
+1,You have GOT to be kidding,"This could be the worst novel I have ever read. It is also the first and last Patricia Cornwell novel I will ever read. There are so many problems with this book that they cannot be listed here, so here are but three points: 1) The main character, Kay Scarpetta, is an insufferable, humorless snob. I'd never before read a novel where I hated the main character. Great job, Pat! 2) About 90% of the novel is dialogue. Very bad dialogue. But this is understandable since Cornwell cannot write prose. 3) The story is predictable and boring, and the ending is utterly ridiculous. I'm astonished that this book was ever published, let alone made the bestseller lists."
+1,My brain froze over,"This supposed ""thriller"" is mind-numbingly dull and inept - I had to give up half way through."
+1,Losing her edge?,"I loved Patricia Cornwell's first five novels; sadly, her sixth loses its edge.. I wanted to enjoy it.. but the plot labors on.. and I had a hard time finishing a book I couldn't wait to read. We lose Scarpetta's forensic ""grit"" and instead focus on a bizarre, rather boring computer plot.. I hope the next books in the series are better!"
+1,The devil in the detail,"I'm not a fan of the crime writing genre, so I require more than some blood and guts and a few nasty frights to make me speak highly of a crime novel. Unfortunately, I cannot speak highly of From Potter's Field.I know more about dogs than I do about forensic medicine, so it makes me suspicious of the novel's factual integrity when I read that a murderer's eyes are ""as pale blue as a malamute's"", when in fact (according to the Alaskan Malamute Club of America), a malamute's eyes MUST be brown, never blue.It also made me laugh to think that all the crime agencies (and the media!!) in the USA would be completely ignorant regarding the closest relatives of the country's highest profile serial killer. Although if the good guys had known some basic details about the killer's family tree, Dr Kay would have been left twiddling her thumbs, so I suppose I should quit complaining.Well, I read the book right through to the end, and it kept me amused, so I have to give it one star."
+1,The pits . . . a contrived pot-boiler. Avoid it.,"If you love meaningless running around, plot lines thatdefy even sympathetic attempts to suspend disbelief, andsnarled bureacratic conflicts among different law enforcement agencies, you might put up with this one. Otherwise . . . the book disappoints. One gets the impression that it was written in haste. A pale imitation of the previous work . . .deserves to be piled high on the remainder tables (if not in a Potter's Field for books)."
+1,"So far, the worst book of one of my favorite authors","Having read all of Patricia Cornwell's books, I was very disappointed about her latest achievment. Draging the villain through 3 separate books probably wasn't her best idea. Even more disturbing: The characters of her main heros (Scarpetta, Marino, Lucie) were described inconsistent with her previous books"
+1,Very Dissapointing,"From Potters Field is one Patricia Cornwell's worst book she has written. It's not the characters, nope. It's not the writing that is wrong. It's the story that makes the book disappointing.Temple Gault has struck again. This time we know this for sure. Both the readers and Kay Scarpetta do. Someone from Lucy's past is also back. The problem with this book is that Gault is not a strong enough villain to carry this book. He is not scary or very threatening. It's not exiting. Partly because we never get into his head we are always inside Scarpetta's. Even if Cornwell did venture inside his head I'm not sure if it would be that exiting. For a killer on the loose plot its very weak, of coarse the forensics are very good and original. But for the most part a very disappointing Scarpetta novel."
+2,Intelligently written; a fast and suspenseful read.,"I am on my 8th Scarpetta story. I most enjoy the relationships Cornwell develops.....Marino's gruff demeanor and language are so colorful...Dr. Kay is a strong female figure who uses her brain to handle the men who would take her down...The development of Lucy's character is interesting, but it is time she, too, develop into a stronger person emotionally. Cornwell's work is, for me, as good as Grisham's."
+1,What a disappointment!,"I expected better than this poorly contrived story of murder and mystery from a well-seasoned author. The plot line lacked substance and the ending was poorly executed. The only reason I continued reading the story was in hopes that it would improve as I read. Boy, was I disappointed."
+1,Just awful,This was possibly the worst book I have ever read. I am amazed by the number of fans for this kind of rubbish.
+1,A wildly implausible thriller,"This book is so unrealistic that it spoils all the fun, super killers like Temple Gault (a clone for the Satan Incarnate known as Hannibal Lecter) are more silly than super. I found all the other character two dimensional and all the ""intrigue"" regarding super computers insulting to my intelligence. Has Cornwell done better? I don't know and, after reading this, am in no big hurry to find out."
+2,"From Potter's field, buried with no name","Christmas is always a notoriously bad time for Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia and consulting forensic pathologist for the FBI. When Temple Gault, a cunning serial killer whose killing spree began in Richmond several years earlier, resurfaces in New York with the murder of a female transient left in frozen Central Park, Scarpetta jumps head first into the investigation. The identity of the homeless woman becomes top priority, and when it is discovered who she is, the investigation is spun into a radical new direction. Meanwhile, Gault has set his sights on Scarpetta herself...leading to one final, terrifying encounter in the fetid tunnels below the city.A fascinating book with wonderful characterization, grisly accuracy and a high-voltage, suspensful ending. The Scarpetta series is the best! When it comes to crime fiction, no one does it better than Cornwell."
+1,Impressive delivery but plot lacking in believability,"This was the first Patricia Cornwell book I have read. She is a compelling storyteller, and she obviously possesses great knowledge of the subject matter. I do admit to finishing the book in a two-day period, but it was more to get to the inevitable final showdown between Scarpetta and the killer. Scarpetta and some of her cronies are characterized well, but the killer seemed a bit stereotypical. I don't believe in reading ahead and spoiling the surprise, but in this case I skipped some detailed sections to find out how the killer would be stopped in his tracks.Since reading this book, I have read Cause of Death by Cornwell and would rate that book slightly higher than this one. This book is not her best that I've read so far, but it wouldn't prevent me from reading another one.This is a good, focused, and knowledgable writer who does not need to fall back on unbelievable killers and sensantional plot devices to tell an imaginative story."
+1,"No one will edit this, because I'm Patricia Cornwell","At least, that's how I felt about this book, which seems only to have been published because the author has written some truly interesting previous novels. I recommend the first three books in the series. I cannot recommend this book for anything except kindling. However, not having a fireplace, I filed this under G."
+1,a let down,"This books just didn't do it for me. I enjoy PC but this book. Seemed too easy. Things just happend, people just called. In fact, I think this books had some bad editing. I felt as though all what was needed was there, and that someone just yanked out the big sections for no reason.I am still a fan, but this one is a skipper.The doc just happens, to see the resturante that the killer was using.The polices offer in charge is left in the subway with two people who are not police. Just does not at add."
+1,To contrived and therefore not plausible,"I found this plot to be to contrived in that many of the scenes were just to clearly made up for me to become vicariously involved. The twists and turns in the plot were simply to convenient for me to appreciate a sense of natural flow that good novels must have. For example: The scene in which Gault (the killer) has been seen using the same restaurant that the main character spontaneously finds herself in. Imagine, in New York no less! Not only that, but the killer is using the main characters visa in the same restaurant. And then the genius software engineer niece who just happens to be working on a huge computer program in the law enforcement field. I'm sorry, but this tale is just to unbelievable. It might make a passable B grade film, but I wouldn't want to see it."
+1,Stilted and Hokey,"This book reads like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz walked BEFORE he was oiled! Jerky and clumsy with a very hollow ring to it. I read 1/3 of the book and threw it in the ""yard sale"" pile. It's the first book of hers I've read and I don't intend to pick up a second one. This is really a prime example of bad writing churned out for non-readers and quick profits."
+2,Terror in Central Park,"Here is a terrifying novel by Cornwell. Her knowledge of medicine and forensic science keeps you turning the page. A woman's body is found in the snow in Central Park. There is no question that the killer is one Temple Brooks Goult. Scarpetta discovers that his killings are a pattern with one ending. It is one of her best. By Ruth Thompson author of ""The Bluegrass Dream"""
+2,Patricia Cornwell rocks! Best mystery writer on record!,"Like all of her Scarpetta mystery novels, Patricia Cornwell has proven again that she must have been one dynamite of a Coroner when she was practicing. She has a wealth of information in her books and it is so interesting to follow as she progresses to solving the mystery. I've never enjoyed reading as much as when I pick up a Cornwell novel."
+2,Rekindling Love,"Mistakes can never be undone, but rectification is possible. Years after their marriage died, Ross and Tessa are drawn back together when one of their sons is diagnosed with a fatal illness. Returning to what has not been his home in a long time, Ross is met with a mix of hostility, need, and love. Before much time passes, he realizes that his son is not the only one in need of healing. With a society that has been torn apart by issues just like this, the potential audience for it is vast. Mistakes are not glossed over, but proven not to be fatal. This will give hope to thousands."
+1,Worst English dub of a great TV series,"This sucked!The WORST English dub EVER!Crayon Shinchan is long TV series that lasted close to 12 years in Japan. Funimation did NOT purchase the entire series just a handful of episodes, so you don't see how the stories and characters developed and changed over the many seasons.The English dub they made changed the entire dialogue and Americanized practically ALL the characters and situations to an extreme low brow humor. Granted the original show did have a lot of puns, and low brow humor as well, but Shinchan did retain an innocence for his mischief, being the focus that he was always this incredible force of fun shaped as a 5 year old boy. True fans of the manga and series should NOT buy this lame production by Funimaiton."
+1,A Piece of Crap!,"Noisy, crude five point vibration pad.NOT! a massager, a vibration pad!We purchased three of these and we sent back three of these!Worthless, no, worse than worthless!"
+1,No theory what so ever,"The authors seem unaware of the fact that theory guides our understanding. There are no ""objective"" facts, yet the authors present all their findings as such with almost no reasoning attached. This is both arrogant and ignorant. The authors display no grasp of theoretical advances in Accounting and I recommend getting a book that has a better exposition of principles as more than practice"
+1,You sure can tell this was written by an accountant...,"There sure is some exciting literature out there. This is not it. The material is very dry...desert comes to mind. I am using this book for my accounting 211 course at OSU, and boy is it fun (note the sarcasm). And what's with the dates in the example problems (such as 12/31/x1)? What is that? Were they too afraid to put a 9 in there? They didn't think we, the students, could handle it? But hey, I'm not bitter or anything. I don't even think you COULD make accounting interesting. A must read! (HA!)"
+1,wrong item,"I was going to get a book with a ISN number of 0072316373...But today, I got one with 0070412901...So I need you send my money beac to my account, and give me a well reason why you let the seller mail me a totally different book again, It is the second time I get an item with wrong number"
+1,Worthless,"How this man has managed to write so many books while knowing nothing about 1) travel and 2) archaeology is a mystery to me. First he shows up in Jordan with no local money on a Friday (you'd think someone passing themselves off as a knowledgeable traveller would have figured out banks in an Arab country are closed on the Muslim sabbath) Then he continues on with a series of quack theories about aliens, and technologically advanced ancient civilizations, and harps that make rocks float. There not even good quack theories, like Hancock or Buval (who, while equally worthless, at least make an attempt to back up their theories) Read something else."
+2,There's no other book like this one!,"There is no other book on Africa, or Arabia, like this one! Like in his other books, Childress rambles from place to place looking for mysteries, lost cities, and adventure. If you are looking for some dry fossil hunter story, this isn't it. It's the only book that I know of that covers such unusual topics as port cities in the middle of the Arabian Desert, the history of the Ark of the Covenant, the giant megaliths of the Kalahari Desert and other little-discussed topics. Lots of old maps, photos and illustrations. It is a fun book to browse through as well."
+1,Don't bother!,"What a disappointment. This book is about 50% self-centered travelogue and 50% teasers about the mysteries. I expected a book full of archeological information about cities and cultures that have long since disappeared, but instead got embarrassingly ridiculous chit-chat and superficial explanations. I wanted scientific information, not a book that tends to explain most of its mysteries via levitation and alien beings!"
+2,Lincoln and his time,For the mpost part any book by David Donald is worth the time and effort to read. This book offers fresh insights into the perception of Lincoln. Belongs on the shelf of every person interested in 19th century America.
+2,Explains why economics and politics don't mix!,Hazlitt's view is simple: economics can only be understood if we look at the effects on everyone over time. He views most government economic tinkering as myopic: focussing only on one group of people for a moment. He shows how government intervention--well intentioned as it might be--always hurt people in general over the long-term including the people we mean to help. He champions the forgotten man--the people who are hurt when the governmet tries to improve on the workings of the marketplace.
+2,"a brilliant, well-written economics primer","Hazlitt presents a clear, concise lesson on basic economics. His message is well-articulated and well-supported. This is a must read for every person who has ever worked or voted (or is planning to do either) because it discusses the essentials in both economic theory and the politics that put the theory into practice.Unfortunately, there are some erroneous ideas in this book. Hazlitt occasionally makes claims or implies that the government should make some interventions into the economy; he also seems to think that capitalism's merit lies in its service to the ""common good."" However, these fallacies are rare, and they do not significantly detract from the book.For a great back-to-back lesson in economics and its moral base, read this book followed by CAPITALISM: THE UNKNOWN IDEAL by Ayn Rand."
+1,Don't waste your money.,"If you are new to Economics, this is one book that you can skip. It is not useful nor ""mandatory reading"" if you are looking to understand the subject better. There is not even one chart or graph included in this book!!! Stick with Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science or Economics for Dummies as these two titles will serve you better."
+1,More of a personal opinion than that of economics,"When I read something I like the whole story with some facts to back them up, but what I got out of this book was a guy with one side of politics while giving his opinion. Although many of his policies I tend to agree with, I just have a really hard time reading something when the entire book (well, I only got around a third way through it) is swung in one way direction. If you like reading about someone's opinion then you'll love this book, but if you're like me and just like cold hard facts leaving it up to yourself at making your own opinion, then don't buy this book."
+1,Not what it claims to Be,"I was actually looking for a book on economics... This book is more of a conservative rant. It's not so much that I disagree with what he says so much as the fact that its all politics and very little economics. Buy this book if you want to hear how much the author thinks liberalism stinks... not if you want ""Economics in one lesson."" I definitely feel like I got tricked into buying it."
+2,The best book on Economics...,"...I have ever read.Excellent read for the layperson. Most relevant to our current economic crisis in America. Every politician should be required to read this book. In fact, every classroom teacher should read it, as well. Explains the mess our government has created and why its continued destructive policies are leading our country to assured economic collapse. Policies based entirely on fallacies!!"
+2,3.5 Stars-A useful supplementary text for lower division microeconomic principles courses only,"This book is useful for teaching lower division undergraduate students the principles of microeconomics.It can be used as a supplementary book.Hazlitt emphasizes the important concept of opportunity cost,but neglects to incorporate any discussion of spillover effects and externalities(positive and negative,depletable and undepletable),market failure,public goods,the theory of second best,adverse selection,moral hazard, the principal-agent problem,etc.It is interesting that all these missing topics were originally covered by Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations(1776),especially in Part V."
+1,Title is a Scam,When someone is intentionally deceptive in order to sell books or to capture an audience this lowers the value of what they have to say to absolute zero.
+1,NO Help,This book did not help me with my economics class. Even though I passed the course with a B. This book reads more like a novel and really does not simplify economics at all. I work better with definitions and examples and this book gives none.
+1,Polemic and Outdated,"I read this in the 1980's, and it was a non-event back then. Like most books that claim to have ""the answer,"" this book gives an enormously over-simplified view of economics that does not reflect the real world. Moreover, it presents as settled many open questions, claiming the authors opinions as facts. There are many better books on free-market economics, and far, far better books on economics in general."
+1,Too simplistic,"Although though we're (presumably) members of the same political choir, the author treats economics much too simplistically.Calling this book a polemic on Keynesian economics would be accurate, calling it an economics treatise would be just plain wrong.Time would be better spent reading Bastiat."
+1,This ain't no economics book!,"I was expecting a book on economics 101, so maybe I might understand market forces, PE ratios, stuff like that.It's just a big argument for a libertarian government. Not even particularly good arguments either - they're all based on metaphors, like the broken window (paraphrased from memory):'Even though they may get paid, a community does not get rich fixing broken windows. That holds the community still, it does not push it forward.'That's a fine argument and all, but that's not teaching. Metaphors are mental manipulation... give me all the pros and cons and let me decide. Or better: give me the damn facts.And it's outdated too. The book is 50 years old. We are so NOT in Post WWII economics."
+1,No lessons learned,"This is one of the most disappointing purchases I have made on Amazon.The book is one long, myopic, libertarian apology."
+2,Best book on Economics for the general reader,"This is an excellent introduction to Economics. Hazlitt was a clear writer, and his analysis of fallacious economic thought is very informative. You don't have to be a student of Economics - this is a book that can benefit every reader. I just wish more of our politicians had read this book."
+2,"If you don't have this, get it!","This book is a wonderful illustration of the simple (so simple they go unnoticed) principles of a market economy and the many fallacies of adding socialism to the mix.I could have easily given this 4.5 stars, but I didn't have the option. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 was that Hazlitt partially caves in about halfway through the book on the topic of unions. Unions are tantamount to coersion and have no place in a market economy."
+2,Read the angry anti-Hazlitt reviews for a real indication,"I think beyond the fact that Hazlitt produces a succinct and well-argued explanation for why free markets are the best arrangements in economic relationships, what is really wonderful is reading the screeds of those readers that he pisses off! Read the rabid ranting temper tantrum of the one reader who amazingly was accepted to the University of Chicago and you can see how ideas that actually support free thought and productive profitable endeavors drive lunatics like this crazy - its awesome!! This dork probably marches against the WTO."
+2,Give this book to a your children.,"Economics in One Lesson elucidates the basic principles of Economics in a simple, understandable language. If you are just starting out on economics, I would recommend this as your first book. College Textbooks will bore you and treatise like Human Action by L.W. Mises are pretty hard for a beginner.Also, be sure to give this book to your children. Schools don't teach economics, a most important of subjects.With that said, I would like to comment on many 1 star reviews. Notice how they don't comment on the content of the book. Economics is a Science, and it is better to put away your Political Glasses when studying it."
+2,ECONOMICS IN ONE LESSON,"Economics in One Lesson is another great ""must read"" book. Like Bastiat's ""The Law,"" it is short and sweet. At the same time, it clearly explains the basic fundamentals of economics.Considering the stupid and abusive actions that are rampant in Congress, state legislatures, county commissions and city councils, the overwhelming majority of these so-called 'leaders' are utterly ignorant.Don't you be one of them.Buy and read Economics in One Lesson.Then call up your politicians and give them an earful."
+2,Never more needed than today,"Sure, a few of the specific examples cited 60+ years ago are no longer relevant today, but the basic lessons are absolutely and permanently valid and need more than ever to be understood by at least a majority of the voting public.The sad fact is that Americans can go through the entire public school system and ""higher education"" without learning the first thing about economic science (while getting bombarded with self-serving economic propaganda). Thus public gullibility to the fallacies cited by Hazlitt seems no less pervasive now than back then, while the resultant cancerous growth of government economic meddling has only increased.Here's a revolutionary fantasy: Make this book a required study by all high school students. Imagine what that would do for the kinds of politicians who get elected in the future.BTW, you can get the nice hard-cover edition at less cost directly from the Mises Institute."
+2,Economics even you will Understand,"For all who avoided economics like the plague, this is the book for you.very informative, and gives the novice a good foundation of the subject... Check it out.. next time you argue economics with uncle Fred, you wont sound like such a dope"
+2,Simply brilliant!,"This is a great start to learning Austrian economics, or rather, any kind of economics. All members of Congress should be required to read this before being allowed to vote on any bills. Peter Schiff's ""Crashproof"" would be a great followup to reading Economics in One Lesson. And for the more serious student of Austrian economics, especially in these times, you should read von Mises Theory of Money and Credit, and Rothbard's The Great Depression."
+2,One lesson that EVERYONE needs to learn!,"As a student and teacher of economics, this book has proved to be an invaluable resource! The lesson is simple and direct, yet one that many people fail to apply. This should be required reqding for anyone involved in the development of economic policy (or any other arm of policy making, for that matter). Whether you agree with Hazlitt's conclusions about how the market works or not, you cannot dispute the key lesson of this book. It is entertaining to read, particularly easy for a book about economics. I highly recommend it!"
+2,Textbook,"Should have been a nationwide elementary school textbook for the past 60 years.Upon reading this book, and knowing your fellow Americans will have, one couldn'timagine the losses of freedom that we are experiencing now. An absolute must read."
+2,Our Senators and Reps should read and heed,"This is not a new book;perhaps that's why it is so useful.There is no gobblygook, no arcane economic theories with fancy lables.What there are in this book are many examples of - - if the government takes this action to make this or that happen, the unintended consequences have proven to be and will probably be again something quite different, and usually not positive.Sound experiential economics in my view, clearly written; and a tremendous help to understanding what will probably happen if the nation takes on more debt, subsidizes this or that interest, taxes one interest at the expense of another, etc.I liked it; I could read and understand it."
+2,Great Book,"Very easy to read, simple arguments that destroy many fallacies in current political rhetoric. I learned a lot from this book without feeling like I had to muddle through it. I benefitted from taking micro and macro before reading, but it's not necessary, and anyone interested in learning about how special interests kill the consumer and taxpayer because their well-being is easier to measure and is effected more immediately (aka every modern economic issue) has an obligation to read this book."
+1,Painful,"I wouldn't recommend this book to an enemy. True, the information may be worthy, but the writing style and the narration were horrible. It is definitely NOT written (nor read) in a conversational manner. I'm willing to cut the narrator some slack as he was only reading what was written, however better inflection, phrasing, pauses, etc... would have greatly helped this otherwise tedious book.I couldn't even finish it. I suffered through the first 5 disks and after all that investment in time I couldn't bring myself to listen to the 6th. Its just that poorly written.I'll restate the fact that the message -- the information -- is worth hearing, its simply written in such a tedious manner that I couldn't stand to hear it through the end.I think I'll donate it to my local library."
+1,Unsatisfactory and very outdated,"I am in my 60's and thought it would be a good time to remedy what I perceived as a gap in my education, economics. I never had a course in economics and the only book I had read was Heilbroner's Worldly Philosophers, a satisfying but very general overview as I recall. I probably read Heilbroner in the late 70's.I'm an audible subscriber and got Economics in One Lesson from them. I can only say that the book was dated, full of economic events that were referenced from WWII, and excessively polemical and rigid.I read it some time ago but it made enough of a bad impression on me that when I saw it in my suggestion list around number 250, I just had to get onto this page and say what a terrible disappointment the book was.I think the book should be retitled, Economics in One Polemic: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand the Economics of the Late 1940's and the 1950's."
+1,Don't Be Fooled By the Title of This Book,"The only economic lessons in it are a very biased critique of any economic policy other than capitalist doctrine. I wanted to learn about economics and was so disappointed in this outdated, one-sided book."
+1,"Hypocritical, Biased, outdated and misleading","This book opens with the author explaining his objective analysis of popular fallacies within economics. In no way is this book objective, it is not so much a introduction to economics than a book with a political agenda. He rarely shows two sides of the arguement, spins fact real well all the while omitting valuable information contrary to his veiws. DONT READ THIS AS YOUR FIRST ECONOMICS BOOK, and if you do read it, take it with a grain of salt."
+1,"Capitalism straight, in small unpalatable doses","If you want your faith in market forces and low taxation reinforced, this is a straightforward, but blinkered attempt to make you forget all about government regulation. Funny that west-European countries with bigger taxation and more government influence have less crime, better education, better health care, better TV programmes than the US. They also organise their politics better, so that the tax money is better spent. It did set me right on one or two points, and parts are written in a spuriously funny way, but it is too biased to be really informing . Clearly the writer has never listened to people he doesn't agree with.If you have an open mind compare this dangerous nonsense with the writings of Naomi Klein to see how unfettered capitalism works out in practice."
+1,Right-libertarian views presented as fact,"The problem I have with Hazlitt's economics primer is that much of the information he presents as fact is nothing but right-libertarian ideology.Hazlitt attempts to ""explode liberal myths"" by taking out of context the social advances America has made in the last 70 years. The author believes that unchecked corporate power will liberate the economy and, therefore, humanity.Hazlitt is obviously a corporate apologists who refuses to scrutinize the ""successes"" of liberalized trade policies throughout the world. A look at any number of third world countries will reveal the true outcome of relinquishing government and social controls of the economy."
+1,ASTOUNDING,It is astounding that anyone in this age can seriously recommend this book. It has no bearing on the world economy and is blatantly anti labor and anti government regulation. It is hopelessly out of date.
+1,how to fail economics 101,"This book preaches a very right wing kind of economics. If you can imagine one of Rush Limbaugh's readers or helpers writing a primer on economics, then this is it. Keep government small etc. The author most likely was an Austrian school follower. As it is avaiable free on Limewire, maybe get a free copy on the Net or browse it in your local library. No need to buy unless you want to flesh out (sic) the ideas of Mr Limbaugh et al. The book relentlessly hammers home the ideas that government should be amall, self interest drives the economy forward and that state intervention is bad."
+1,Read this if You're Stupid and wish to be Fanatically Stupid,"Very Stupid. Once you enslave your mind to a blind, fantasy-based, utopian distortion of capitalist society, which has nothing to do with the actual functioning of that system on any level, at anytime whatsoever (and the top beneficiaries wouldn't have it any other way - no matter what this economic-libertarian garbage espouse), this is what comes out of your pencil. Read this book, turn off the real world, and turn on to a reactionary and libertarian-utopian rehash of greed, plunder, pillage and plutocracy WORSHIP touted as ""common sense."""
+2,Back to basics...,Sometimes back to basics is the clearest path towards understanding current realities. It is amazing to me that a book written in 1946 is still so fundamentally relevant.
+2,A great alternative perspective,"Particularly appropriate for these times (even many decades after it was written), Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson offers an alternative to the traditional Keynesian economic theory of the 20th Century. This book is a fairly easy read for non-economists and, though a bit repetitive towards the end, quite enlightening. I'd recommend this book strongly for any student of macro economics or anyone curious in what is happening to the global economy."
+2,Sanity in Economics,"This is economic sanity. Easy to understand. If more people and especially those in government would read this book, we would be better off."
+2,Fine Summary,"This is a great primer that should be read in all schools. Hazlitt does not deal in economic details here. Intead, Economics in One Lesson covers more useful ground for the average person: it cumulatively teaches us how to think logically about economic issues. And, of course, how you think is the basis for what you think. Even the casual reader will take away an ability to spot economic silliness, many of which spring from the same bad premises, the same elementary blindness to cause-and-effect. Economics in One Lesson provides the type of knowledge that stays with you for a lifetime."
+2,A good libertarian primer,"This book is a little outdated, and a little heavy on the libertarianism, but otherwise it's a very easy read, and I particularly like some of the stories it uses to present basic economic ideas."
+2,Important,"Just under two hundred pages, I learned more from this short book on Economics than from three entire textbooks in College. Concise, well worded and simplified reality. Anyone wanting to understand the market system and how it works can gain greatly by reading Hazlitt."
+2,Economics,"Very clearly written with a minimum of jargon. Basic principles easy to understand even for the non-economist, but topics were not oversimplified. Essential reading for anyone who wants to make informed decisions in these troubled economic times."
+2,Frighteningly Prophetic,"An easy to understand overview of economics and, when considering the condition we are in today, scary! It explains a great deal about our current economic problems though originally written in the 40's."
+2,Great book,"This is a great introduction to economic analysis. It is very well written and the examples are still surprisingly current.Bad economic thinking plagues the political and mediatic scene. Hazlitt focuses his effort on a key mistake, that of ignoring the unseen possibilities (or opportunity cost)."
+2,Great summary of some very difficult economic principles,"This was my first experience reading Hazlitt and it won't be my last. He has an ""Adam Smith"" way of writing (whether intentional or not, who's to tell) and everytime I wanted to compare this book to Wealth of Nations, I quickly curbed my enthusiasm. This is a good book, not great and I'm not quite sure why all the great reviews. I do like his way of explaining some very difficult economic ideas and I can see this book being a valuable introduction to economic principles, maybe not economics 101. In summary, well worth your time to read but not a good enough book to truly fit it's title."
+1,over-simplified diatribe,"Wow, this one is really out there. Only Any Rand and Ron Paul, who know nothing about economics, could recommend this book. For example, consider these laughable claims, that I paraphrase -The primary problem with economics as practiced is that no thought is given to the long term consequences of policies to all groups.There is no difference between supply and demand.The vast majority of economists are ignoramuses.It is all very simple; listen to me.If you can believe this stuff, read the book. You can get it online for free."
+1,"More politics, less economincs",I wish I had read more of the reviews to learn that this book is less about economics and more about pushing a particular political point of view. The point of view is hard right and the current recession disproves most of the economic patter. After skimming a few pages I threw it away; I didn't even want it in the house.
+1,This book's title is misleading.,"This is propaganda, not an economics lesson. The book is full of faulty logic apparently spewed to promote a libertarian agenda. I couldn't be less happy with this purchase."
+1,Seriously Flawed,"Bottom line, there are some serious flaws in the author's thinking. For example, in chapter 11 (Tariffs), the author argues that imposing a $5 tariff on an import (sweaters from England) ends up costing the US. Never once does he add the $5 duty received into the equation. How can someone argue against an import tax without analyzing what happens to the revenues from that tax? When the next chapter stated that Exports must equal Imports, I quit reading.In short, I couldn't agree more with the author that all too often the analysis of costs/benefits focus is too narrow. Yet, in trying to expanding the analysis beyond the 'too narrow', the author's analysis in fact is often too narrow."
+1,"Not a primer, way too political","Going to be brief here: If you are looking for an introductory to economics, begin your search elsewhere. Hazlitt has an opinion, and he presents it here. I was looking for something that presents both sides of sticky issues, but more importantly, spends a great deal of time on the fundamentals.This book fails in that respect. Keep looking. (Samuelson, Mankiw, Malkiel...)"
+1,Straight to the trash can!,"Threw this book right in the trash not even a chapter into it, because I realized it is nothing but the same old recycled and obsolete right-wing drivel that we've been peppered with over and over, and that took our country to the edge of a second Great Depression. If you are a concerned American you should stay away from this book!"
+2,Pretty cool,"Let me first say I'm into HipHop(real Hiphop, slug, Atmosphere, etc). I have latelly been checking out the Euro scene of music(I don't know bought a Bmw could have been influencing me lol). I like this chick(not only cute) but she is cute and beats are catchy. Their music makes wanna make me drive fast. The older I get(30), the more I listen to beat and the complete way the music is put together. So liking the Goldfrapp stuff. So I by these cd's for my girl(while secretly ripping them to my zune). Right now working overtime to go check out Europe and stuff(not better than America, but different obviously the as an European visiting here. Good catchy cd, interesting use of instruments and keyboards. Did I mention she is cute little thing. Check out their videos they are a trip."
+2,Allison rocks!,"I have just recently discovered Goldfrapp and boy look at what I have been missing out on!This disc is incredible! My only gripe...it needs to be longer!Number 1 is an excellent song so walk out into velvet!Such a shame that US radio does not play such a wonderous mix of techno & electronica on the airwaves, yet forces us to listen constantly to tired rap lyrics about hos and bling, dumb TV show contest winners and R&B; idiocy.Allison has them all beat, hands down!"
+2,Kids love it,It's Thomas! Kids love it. I can tolerate him better than Barney or those Wiggles. Still sounds so odd to hear George Carlin narrating a children's movie...
+2,Great for kids!,"As usual, Thomas and Friends are entertaining in all the best ways for kids! Good lessons and good fun."
+2,Chocolate delicious by body hottie,this book was delicious it was very interesting i never knew most of this stuff in thereit made me so hungry for chocolate and im a chocolate fanaticDELCIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!even the book tasted good~~~ body hottie
+2,A Stellar Kid's Tape!,"This is not your average kid's tape! Nancy Cassidy's wonderful alto voice invites even the musically challenged to sing along. As with all her tapes, there is a terrific mix of traditional and new music, use of many instruments, and varied musical styles. Even our one year-old dances when we put this on!"
+1,"Too much kid-pop music for a dark, animated movie!","I don't like the fact that there was so much kiddie-pop music on the soundtrack,where as the first, second, and third movies had a blend of rock, techno, hip-hop, andrap... but this one had too much kid music for a movie that was (for the most part)dark!The only song on this album that fit the mood of the movies was 'Lights Out' by P.O.D.!That re-mix of the song is the only reason why I bought this album!Not recommended for the whole album, just that one song..."
+2,TMNT Soundtrack,I love the songs on this CD. Some of the songs make me want to run fast and punch stuff.
+2,Egbert is such a wonderful name,"After years of searching, which ended with a 400 or so page photocopied version with missing pages, I found this book. This book is the only in depth and detailed english language record of almost all vegetation on Okinawa and the Ryukyu islands that I know of. The information within is in both Japanese (an older style) and English. I know of no other place that this book exists aside from the post library on Torii Station."
+2,sweet musings for loss and love,Its a Game and Calling over Time are Edith Frost's best music. There are years between the two albums but the kinship is very very close. Each song on Its a Game will transport you to the world of sweet repose. Much like a summer or autumn friendship that simply fades this music is so hauntingly familiar to the feelings that linger after the time has left you in a state of misty eye wonder.Thanks to Edith for writing so candid and for the music arrangements that are simply perfect for her songs. Again thanks for the kinship and this is highly recommended.
+2,The Art of Chinese Medical Science,"I read this book, It's a good source of information related to Chinese Medicine. I would call it an Art of Chinese Medical science."
+2,What more do I need?,Price and function are two of the main reasons I now own this camcorder. I have webtv so I can capture all of the stills I need and do it quite easily and without software and a computer.Keep it simple stan is definitly my mantra and this camcorder helps me do just that. More functions and options would just go to waste and be confusing.It is light and ergonomic and I got a free tripod and camera bag with mine at circuit city. I wouldn't buy electronics on line again (been there done that). A longer battery life would be all I would ask for .
+2,A great American Sisters book.,"Ten year old Erna Anderson and her sixteen year old sister Alfreda lived lives of poverty in Sweden. Their father went to America seven years ago, and finaly sent for Mother and their little brother Karl. But Karl had died, and Mother was ill, so Erna and Alfreda would have to make the journey to America alone, in third class on the Titanic. The two sisters, seperated at first by poverty and sorrow, soon become friends. But when the Titanic hits an iceberg and begins to sink, can they survive?"
+1,not quite what I was expecting,"I originally bought one of Daniel's previous albums (the title had 'insomniac' in it). the previous album was mostly acoustic with melodic vocals. I bought it for my wife. she loved it. Next year, I purchased deflaboxe and the CD got thrown back at me. This album was NOTHING like the previous album I had purchased for her. so if you are like me and buying this album based on his previous work, think again. he took a completely different style with this album."
+2,"Agressive, Wild, Experimental & Honnest poetry","In this experimental album, Bélanger shows his own dark & hidden garden. Obviously describing his fights against a depressive lifestyle and his deepest reflexions in his previous album (Rver Mieux - wich totally impressed me), he comes back with an exclusive musical and lyrical style mostly expressing how he concieves life as a constant fight (analogy: boxe). All songs bearing numbers instead of titles, he lets listners use their intelligence & imagination in order to ""feel"" the music his own way.One of the most impressive album from Quebec this year.I give 5 stars and two thumbs up."
+1,Nineteen folktales of South and Central America,"This children's book is a collection of nineteen folk tales collected and retold by the author from his travels throughout Central and South America. The book won the 1925 Newbery Medal for best contribution to American children's literature. I am oviously in the minority with my opinion: I only awarded the book two stars. I simply found it boring. But, this is obviously a good resource of South American folktales. Perhaps those who enjoy such material will like the book more than I."
+1,This book is incomprehensible,This book was an anthology of 19 stories. I didn't like it because it was hard for me to make a mental picture in my head. I had to read almost every paragraph over. I could not comprehend at all!
+1,It wasn't very good!,"This book was about witches and possession. I do not believe in those things. I am a Christian! I did not like this book very much at all! I don't think this is a good book for kids to be reading, because they might have nightmares. Some of the stories are hard to comprehend. But if you do like those kind of things you will enjoy this book! Thank you for reading my review."
+1,Very boring,"I agree with the reviewer who is not the author. This is really a bad book. Totally not believable with no depth to the characters. I find it hard to believe this book is so popular overseas. I should consider writing for a living. I think the author is a little touchy, too. I guess it was too much for her that someone didn't like her boring book."
+1,on order,I just ordered this fudge. It looked so good and seemed to be priced well I thought I would give it a try. I have looked at just about every store where we live and can not find any maple fudge. I am hoping this will taste as good as it looks. I will send another feedback after I have had my first bite. Can't wait.
+2,Long torso but great product,"Received this product in the mail and have worn it a few times. It's fairly comfortable for a bustier/corset style waist cincher. The boning is very supportive and higher quality then a bridal style corsette (most of those are cheap and just to get things to lay down more smoothly). I'm pleased with the product. One thing I will say on the negative side is that I'm rather short. These are more of a one-size fits all from what I understand and mine is a bit long in the torso since I'm 5'1"". Not an issue, it's meant that way so that it will cover under the chest down to about the belt so you dont have any random tire hanging over your pants, but I'm already fairly thin and this just causing the top wires to rub under my bra or jeans. Not the best for sitting, whereas a custom corset or one with a smaller torso likely wouldn't do that. The cloth is fairly comfortable and does as promised."
+2,Love This Item,"I have four squeem shapewear items and i love them all. I do suggest finding your correct size, not the size you think you are. The terry cloth lining absorbs all wetness and i do see a difference in my shape. It flattens your middle so your blouses, tshirts and dresses look much nicer."
+2,Had some problems at first but now i love it,"I received my Squeem 1 month ago and was super excited when i first wore it but then the bone started sticking into my back right under my bra line it wasnt very comfortable not like when i tried it in the store and the top kept rolling over giving me the appearance of more rolls in the back. This was definaitely NOT the look i was going for LOL. Luckily i decided to dtop in the store where i first saw & tried it and spoke to one of the clerks who told me i had to pull it all the was down till it was half-way covering my butt & hips. EUREKA!! What a difference this made now i'm loving it and hardly leave home without it. I originally bought the XL nude now i'm getting ready to purchase the black vest in a L. Great product, my only complaint is that the bones could be firmer."
+2,Good choice for getting a vintage look,"I have the nude version of this chincher in small.I favour a vintage pinup look every day so the small waist is a main focus. I do have vintage styled cinchers and other authentic shapewear but they are expensive. This is a perfect substitute for day to day wear.As said in annother review you cannot wear this under clingy slinky clothes as it does ripple up at the front.I would recomend wearing a slip under it to avoid skin irritation. I wear a corset liner available from waist training specialists.The length is fine on me, going from just below the bra line down to the hip bones (I am 5ft 4)The cinching effect takes about 1.5 - 2 inches off my waist comfortably, enough to get into my vintage dior.I do not wear it enough to comment on the claims of permenant inch loss...but I think I will give it a try."
+2,Squeem works well,"I am pleased with this item. It would be helpful if it were slightly longer for my torso, but everyone is different of course.I wear it a lot and it has held up well. It is rubbery, so a base layer is important or you may break out when your body perspires."
+1,Too small - NO RETURNS,I received this in the mail and followed the measurements on the site to get my size...when it arrived I could not fasten it as it was too small.........AND THERE IS NO REFUND.....So I didn't wear it or use it....and I am out $35.00 plus....for the privilege of not getting the product I asked for....one I could wear and use...will not buy from this seller again
+2,wow,this product does exactly what it says it does! the only issue is the first time you put it on it is pretty difficult to put on. the hook and eyes are stiff but once you do it a couple times it becomes much easier!! Don't give up it is worth it!
+2,Great!,"I enjoyed this waist cincher! it corrects my posture, and makes me look slimmer!However, I think it stretched out a bit... Or I lost some inches!"
+1,Wasn't what I expected,"I ordered the item according to the chart that was associated with the size and it ended up being to big. The item is also like it is made from rubber, but because I needed it for this weekend I don't know what I am going to do at this point."
+2,great,"provides great support and slims me down by 2 inches when I wear it (I ordered a size small). The size chart is very accurate, it fits like a glove."
+2,a good smoother,"I do believe this product is very good but, in my case, the cincher smooths my waistline more than anything. I am already petite, so the cincher doesn't significantly reduce my waistline. It does, however, make my waist look A LOT smoother and hour-glass like. You cannot really wear it under thin clothing, as others have pointed out, and, for me, it is impossible to wear it during hot summer days - the sweating and the rubber can create a rash situation - but I still recommend the product. It is a very good and very cool cincher. I think it can even be worn on top of clothing, for a goth or fetish look. It is well-made and makes clothes look better on you."
+2,Works Well!,"I bought this item for my wedding dress! I wanted to make sure that I ""tried out"" the cincher before my big day and it works really well! I started out with this same item, in a Small - but it gave me ""back fat"" which I do not normally have...I returned the Small and opted for the Medium and it works like a charm. When wearing the cincher you have two ""size options"" with the double hook closure..which allows you to let it out more around the bust & tighter around your ""natural"" waist to create a better shape. It definately does the trick and is made of rubber material(def makes you sweaty...but it DOESNT move around) Totally worth it!Kinda painful...the boning pushes into my ""under/side boob"" probably because I am not super skinny immediately under my boobs...(size 36 DD)Ladies, if it helps..I am 5'2 135lbs busty, not super skinny but not fat(size 27 in jeans)"
+2,squeem cincher,"Love this. I had been looking in I don't know how long for this kind of product. I've had 2 babies so far and haven't found a product like this. I had an idea of what I wanted which was kinda like a coursette, but without all the wires showing or nothing rolling up. I came across this squeem cincher and had my doubts, but I've had it for a week already (I ordered all 3, black & beige waist cincher and beige body shaper that has straps)and I've already got used to wearing it everyday, it's pretty comfortable and best of all it gives you a nice shape and flat belly look. I love it, now I'm just hoping it will help me in losing some inces from my waist. I've read that it can last up to over a year, so deffinitly worth the money. Would recommend this to everyone."
+1,not really worth it,I wore this for my wedding since I hadn't lost all of my pregnancy weight. It was great for a little bit. But then started getting a crease around my waist. I can't wear it anymore. Plus it made me feel very sick if I wore it for more than a couple hours. They suggest wearing it 8 hours? I couldn't do it. As soon as I take it off I am instantly better.
+2,Great product; great seller!,"I got this item within a few days of my purchase. It is exactly what I wanted -- I look a whole size smaller, instantly. I tried on the Squeem in a boutique and fell in love, but they were asking almost $200 for it! I highly recommend this item and the seller."
+1,Painful Experience,"I think the concept is great but with this particular product, they have these sections that are thicker rubber (or whatever the material is) and it literally pushed into my ribs every time I sit down. I commute a lot and have a desk job so its not a very pleasant experience to have that pushing and bruising your rubs every day. It would've been nice except for those thicker lines of rubber that aren't very flexible."
+2,Great Product!,"Item was delivered quickly and it looks just like the picture. It is a great item because it does not roll up when you sit down. I've been looking for one like this for a while and would recommend it to anyone. Of course, you must use it long term to reshape your body but it is worth the money."
+1,poor fit,"After trying three different sizes,I still couldn't find one that fit. I first ordered a medium and it wouldn't even come close to hooking so I went up to size to xlarge which was waaay to big, my last possible option would be a large and it was still huge, wish I would have sent it back but was just tired of the whole process and kept it. The hooks are a pain as well and it is way over priced.....there is a zippered option on amazon that is much cheaper."
+1,Not recommended!,"When I received this, not only was it way too small for me, the first and only thing I noticed was the horrible smell that came out of the packaging! It was unbearable, sort of like a burnt rubber smell. There's no way I would recommend this to anyone. There are definitely other products on the market that do the job!!"
+1,"Gave me a waist, but just pushed my fat around","The product did what it was ""supposed to"" which was to give me a waist, but it kind of just redistributed my fat. My waist was super tiny, but above and below (mostly below) I bulged like crazy, so I ended up just looking really oddly proportioned. My husband thought that I looked a little like an arthropod, so definitely not the sexy curvy lady that I wanted to be... I guess this product worked for other ladies, but for me, it just looked really unnatural and odd."
+1,"Advertized as ""New"" but arrives worn out","Please note that I ordered three of these items as gifts and was surprised to see that only one arrived in its original packaging (with plastic cover and without any signs of it being worn). The other two had no plastic cover and had obvious streaks on the material. All three were advertized as ""New"" on Amazon site. Before you decide to buy new item, beware that you may be receiving item that someone else has returned so please inspect for any signs of item being worn (if fabric is stretched or not in its original plastic cover). These items should be advertized correctly and not sold as ""New"""
+2,"Great results, with some side effects...","I have one of those ""spare tire"" waists, but when I put this on, I had an hourglass shape... I've never had results like this with any other shapewear... But it does come with some side effects...Wore it to work for 8 hours, took it off to find that my skin was a grayish color (i'm black) and had lines (which turned to bruises) on my sides and lower back where it folded from sitting... I did like the way it gave me a much trimmer waistline, so the next day I wore a camisole under it and it was very comfortable. That experience did, however, give me more incentive to exercise and get fit so I don't have to depend on anything to ""make"" me look trimmer..."
+2,Perfect for getting rid of pesky love handles,"Typically I wear a medium adult women's sized shirt and a large in juniors- and I have pesky love handles thanks to my 2 beautiful babies :).This really works, well too- sucks you together and gives you that lift and confidence you want/need.The one thing that makes it not have 5 stars is that after a while it starts to bunch up in the middle (if you have some curve to you) and I'm not sure how to get it stretched out again.However, overall- if it didn't bunch up- I would give it 5 stars :)"
+1,Upset,"I've been wearing the waist clincher for the last two years. I purchased a new one recently and it's not the same type of material of the previous ones i've brought. I thought maybe because i had lost weight, so i brought a smaller sizer, but that one didn't fit the same either. I thought i found a miracle when i first purchased the girldle through Amazon, but i have found my recent purchase has surely let me down..."
+1,Falling apart,"When I first received this product I was plenty happy, I thought I had finally (after 8 years of switching from cincher to cincher) found the right one. It squeezed my belly enough that it actually got me to ""right-sized"" eating (whereas a lot of times I would get seconds, I found when I wore this cincher I could only eat one serving), which of course is wonderful. I didn't mind that sometimes it bunched up, I didn't mind that sometimes it left welts (that went away shortly after I removed the cincher), however, after about two weeks, on of the metal prongs came out, making the cincher essentially useless because it doesn't hold it's form. Even the cheap cinchers at Walmart held up better than this and cost only a fraction of what this cost."
+2,ahi,I am 116 lbs. but after 4 kids (a set of twins) the tummy was not the same. squeem gives me a beautiful shape under my clothes...never look better. the only downfall it does not cut inches off or make you loose any body fat..after its off all the bulge comes out. It makes you look great thou...don't leave home without it.
+1,Incrediby difficult to put on,With the type of closures and the amount of compression it is meant to give it's really difficult to put on. You need a hand to pull it closed in order to actually be able to close each of the 20 some odd hooks.
+1,Squeem,"I ordered according to the size chart for my measurements and it was way to small!! Very uncomfortable.I returned it,"
+2,A bit uncomfortable...,"I had to exchange the size but the small is still _really small_. It gives me a nice shape but I should probably be wearing a medium. I am a size 6 with a belly left over from a 25 pound weight loss. It's tedious to put on and I'm exhausted when I finally get that last hook hooked! There has to be an easier way! The back support you get is awesome but sitting in it can get uncomfortable after a while. I recommend wearing it over a light weight tank of some kind. The material used irritated my skin a little bit and it made me sweat a little. Should you buy it? If you are tolerant of the ins and outs, then go for it. It was inexpensive."
+2,This is the one,"I'm fairly tall and this could go on someone taller then me, with no problem. I love that you can't see it under clothes. I notice my back feel better with it on, my posture improves, and I look good in my clothes. I love this!"
+2,really love it.,Does the job and I feel the tightness. Thanks for making a change that is a big difference for me. I would recommed others to buy it.
+2,Wow!,"All and all this is a very nice product. It really holds in those unwanted mid life bulges and it looks smooth under your clothing. It sort of helps your posture when sitting at a computer for very long hours. The inner cotton lining feels nice against the skin and it appears to move moisture,although not totally, away from your skin. Now mind you it is pure rubber, yes I said rubber, so make sure you wash it thoroughly, also it will take two days to air dry.I brought one with straps and bought the strapless one from Amazon......much cheaper than a boutique.Cher!"
+1,Not the shape I was going for....,"I have ordered the Squeem on three different occasions, trying a large, medium and small as my size changed after having twins. Unfortunately, I was disapointed every time and I returned it after trying it on. I don't know why I kept trying aside from desperation. It just gave me a very weird shape. Sure, it cinched in my waist at the sides but what I needed was to flatten my muffin top. I basically felt as if it squeezed my waist in and pushed all my ""excess"" down into the lower half of my torso making my muffin top even worse. I'm giving the product the benefit of the doubt with two stars thinking maybe it's just my body type that is the problem. I have a long torso at 5'10 and 140lbs. Great product in concept but didn't work at all for me."
+1,Bones,"This product does suck you in Great !! But the bones in here tore back back up, I had all kinds of bruising when I took this off after wearing it all day, they need to make one smooth with out the bones."
+2,Magic,"After 3 c sections, I need all the help I can get. I started with the size Large (when I was a size 12). I have moved on to the medium (I am between 8-10 now). The medium is REALLY tight, but does the job. I prefer the large day to day because I have 3 children under 6 to run after, and it is a bit more comfortable for that. These things are really great. I can't believe I didn't know about them after my first 2 c sections. They should send all women home with them after giving birth!"
+1,Wrong item shipped!!!!!,"I ordered this waist cincher specifically to wear on my wedding day with my beautiful sleeveless dress. Unfortunately, they shipped the WRONG thing, and now I am stuck with a big, bulky and hideous vest! It has very ugly racerback straps, and I will definitely not be able to wear this under my dress. And the worst part, I'm out the money! I can't even return it for a refund, even though I haven't opened the box. VERY disappointed in this company. Buyer beware!"
+1,Sizing is Ridiculous,"I measure as a Small and the Small and Medium did NOT fit. Update: I ordered a Large and wore it for 2 days and it stretched too much. I am not sure this will help, but I have worn the item so I cannot return the Large. I am not any smaller than when I began so the Large did stretch and did not shrink my waist and/or hips."
+1,So what is the sizing?,"I ordered a 3X, because that's the size that the website said to order, it came and lacked about 8 inches closing....so I looked at the package and it says I should have ordered a 5x...seemed extreme, but I exchanged it.I was very impressed with the speed of the exchange, I'll say that....However, when the 5X arrived, it's so big it just gaps and falls off? So, was the 3X mislabeled, or is this 5x mislabeled? I'm needing something with some firm support for post surgery care....so I really don't know what to do at this point?"
+1,Causes sweat that makes it unwearable!,"This corset makes me Sweat like a hog, I am not I'm a petite woman just looking for structure to maintain a flat stomach. Theres no doubt it gave me a fantastic shape, was flawlessly discreet under my clothes but I was forced to stop wearing it, because by the end of the day it was very uncomfortable, hot and sweaty underneath. This was bad for my skin too, it made it dry and would have gotten red and irritated if I kept wearing it and for longer periods. It got to the point where it was pointless to wear because the was no breathing for my skin underneath it and I'd want to take it off immediately, so I never wore it, and just gave up and returned it. Still looking for a perfect corset, this however is NOT it. Don't waste your time."
+2,best money I ever spent on shape wear,"I received mine today and I squeeled with delight when I heard the door bell ringing for delivery. I immediately put it on. It does take some muscle power..but no where as hard as I was expecting to get it on. It sucks, tucks and hold!!!!! My S/O was giving me the side eye..he didnt get my excitement , this was just another one of my many purchases. BUT!!! But ladies and gentlemen ***for the man who is looking to buy a gift their lady will love** when I started trying on my dresses he exclaimed ""WOW!! it does take off a few inches of the waist""...I love it. I have been walking around the apartment in it and I have been sitting and standing with no problems. Well it does force you to sit upright. Which is great!..small waist and fabulous posture...I can't complain. I am loving my squeem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+2,works great,Bought it 3 months after pregnancy with twins. I had gone down to my pre-pregnancy weight but my tummy was still not firm. Used the belt and reduced the waist to pre-pregnancy size after wearing it 8 times.
+1,Great at first...not so good over time,"Perhaps I got a bad one? A factory second? For the first 3-4 days I wore mine, it was great, just as advertised, helped me fit into those pants that are just a tiny bit too snug around the waist. I was very happy and it helped me concentrate on my posture, too, although it was very difficult to turn in the car seat when backing out of a parking space! However, I put it on today, and while my left side is all smooth and nicely held in, the support thing (bone or whatever) under my right breast seems to have lost all its firmness. My entire right front is pushing outwards on that, making a vertical bulge; whereas my left side is still firm and compressed. I don't know what could be happening."
+2,Recommend this,"I used this product 19 years ago after my pregancy while working out and getting back to shape. I had a slimmer waist within weeks. You tend to sweat and lose inches having this on. It is a bit uncomfortable at first and it takes getting used to, but I would wear it only while working out. Otherwise, I would take it off.19 years later, after having my second child, I was looking for the same waist cincher which I just received and began working out with it. I am a firm believer this will bring my waist to where I was prior being pregnant with my workouts. It is well made and sturdy. The metal hooks never pinch nor they unhook while doing exercising. I recommend this product."
+1,boning is not a plus,"It holds things together but the boning gets uncomfortable, would have been better without it. It also folds in with the fold of my stomach, which I didn't want, so it doesn't get that pooch area as well as I would've liked. I guess if you just want to tuck things in to wear a dress this would be good, thats about it."
+1,Pass,"The Sizes run really small, It flips up even though, they said it would not and the hooks don't hold. I am very dissapointed."
+2,Love this!,I'm training my waist to lose inches. I used to always buy fajas which are very uncomfortable and takes alot of getting used to. I wear them most of the day and throughout the night. This one is more comfortable (as something squeezing u can be) and looks good under certain clothes. I like that the inside is a rubbery material that helps u sweat. It speeds up the weight loss process. I plan to buy the next size down soon because my waist has already shrank! I probably will buy the one with the straps next time because the strapless does kinda push ur back fat up and with certain clothes you can see it. All in all it's a great product and the most comfortable cincher I've ever bought.
+1,Poor quality,"I purchased this item to wear postpartum. I love how it fits and how well it smooths things out post baby. The major downside to this is the poor quality. The eye portion of about five of the hook/eye closures has come out entirely. I know that this is not a sizing issue because I followed the sizing for the product and it's only select ones that appear to not have been sewn as well as the rest. Very disappointing for what would have otherwise been an awesome product that I could recommend to others, to instead be a waste of my money!"
+2,"Squeem Perfect Waist, Firm compression","I'm a 100% satisfied with the Squeem Magical Lingerie Shapewear. It delivers what it promises, everything that describes the product it's true. It reduces about 2 inches instantly, it hardly shows with thin clothes, it doesn't let me eat a lot and I feel full the rest of the day, It recommends to wear it about 8 hours but I can even sleep with it, the only thing is that I get marks like when wearing thigh socks, it gives me a smaller waist than what the picture shows, and it's the perfect length for my core.I'm 5'3, I tried another brand before but it was too long for me, I could feel the wires poking specially when bending down. I recommend to measure yourself before ordering any brand.Once I get used to this one, I'm planning to order the ""Extra firm compression"". It gives more back support and it will reduce the waist even more!"
+1,Not the best shaper,"This would be great if it had boning in it. I am not sure if this os because i have a very pronounced hour glass figure, but when I put it on, the fabric slides the the waist and it has the same effect as if I had a rubber band aroun my waist, forming a bulge above and below my waist. Too bad- I had hoped this would work based on reviews."
+1,"It works, BUT....","My size medium was true to size. This made my waist smaller and while I had it on, I didn't eat as much because of the pressure, it makes me feel full; however, all of the cinchers do this as it is its purpose. I did like the fact that it's shorter from the lower back and a bit longer on the tummy... BUTTT... a HUGE BUT for me... What I didn't like was that it made big bulges of fat on my upper back (eewww!)... and I don't even have back fat!!! So to me this defeats the whole purpose! All it did was cover my stomach fat but GAVE me back fat!!! Also, what's going on with the price increase?? I just bought this 3 weeks ago for $30, now it's $45!"
+2,squeem,"I like it because it came as I was expecting that , and really helped to save money compare to other stores"
+1,Product defective after 1 day of use,The product overall was comfortable and did shape nicely. The problem is that after only 1 day of wearing the product was bunched at the waist and the interior supports were bent without repair. I contacted the company and they did say I had the correct size and to wear a tank under the Squeem to help with bunching. This didn't help the bent supports and I returned the product.
+2,a great buy!,"after baby #2 I knew I wanted to try binding as a form of getting my tummy back as soon as possible. I am so glad that I bought the squeem, it really does cinch your waist giving you an unreal hourglass shape. I began wearing mine 1 week postpartum and people just couldn't believe that I had just had a baby. Now that I am 7 months postpartum, I wear mine to the gym for extra back and abdominal support. It has really helped give me my old shape back and even seems to have nipped in my waist more than it was before!"
+1,"No,No,No This is not for me.....","I own the vest squeem and I absolutely love it!!!!! But this waist cincher is not for me. I'm not gonna say don't buy it because alot of women are shaped different.I just got it yesterday and I'm sending it back. It fit well until my back fat overlapsed over the top of the cincher and thats not attractive at all. So if you know you have more than enough back fat, this is not for you. I tried to adjust it by pulling it up or down and that didnt even help. I wear a size medium, so its my correct size. But it doesnt give me the full coverage support that the vest gives me. The vest covers all the back fat and everything. But I still give Squeem thumbs up though!!! :-)"
+2,Can't Go Wrong With This Item!,"I recently purchased the Power Cotton & Rubber Waist Cincher, and loved it so much I thought I'd give this one a try as well. As far as the smell, it's very faint. Washing it prior to use and putting plenty of dryer sheets in should help the smell diminish pretty quickly. The fit was nice & comfortable. But it's not a solid black like you'd assume. Prepare for a charcoal black/gray color for the exterior. The interior rubber WILL make you sweat ladies, so get ready to have a sticky abdomen at the end of the day. The same thing with the waist cincher, the back begins to bunch up and make wrinkles after a few days.Overall, great product."
+1,Would be great but...,"The package says it goes from lower belly to just under bust. I am a short woman and it doesn't reach my ribs leaving me with two huge rolls of fat on the front and back. It takes me in great, love that about it but because it isn't long enough I can't wear it anywhere:("
+1,works but uncomfortable,"Held my tummy in when I tried it on but was way too stiff...the boning and the hooks showed through, so could not even wear it inside a tshirt. Was tough to wear and I was scared of pinching myself while wearing it"
+1,Major let down!,"I bought this product based on the positive reviews. I wish I hadn't bought this waist cincher. The bottom of the cincher ends in a weird triangle, which goes about 4 inches on my thigh, the bottom wrinkles up and looks ugly, it is extremely visible under a normal t-shirt, and it looks TERRIBLE if you sit down while wearing it. This looks decent (barely) when you're standing up, and you might as not wear it if you ever need to sit down. The length is way off, it goes 4 inches down to my thigh and up to an inch from my armpits. I'm 5'3 and weight 125 lbs. This looks terrible and I'm sending it back the same day it was delivered. Save your money."
+2,Awsome!!,Really a life saver when it comes to go to a nice party and try to look spectacular especially for me that i give birth 7 months ago and i'm still try to work out the few pounds and belly i have left from that :) really i recomended. Money well spend it
+1,Wasnt worth,"I bought a pink rubber squeem which had a seperate cotton cloth . That worked well, but i wonder why i dint buy the same and ended up with this. This product hurts me on my left hip and i got scars on my left hip.. :("
+2,GREAT THERAPEUTICALLY AS WELL AS GREAT FOR FASHION!!!,"I had two reasons for the purchase of this product, one was for my spine difficulties thanks to a severe injury many years ago & the other was pure vanity! But it has surpassed my expectations for both reasons! It is ever so comfortable and makes me look great so I feel beautiful!!! I just cannot express in words how great this product is!!!"
+1,Not so much,Product is as shown but they didnt have it in stock and it took them almost a month to ship. And then instead of sending next day to compensate they sent it regular mail so it took another week to receive. Not too happy with their customer service.
+1,Burn Rubber on Me,"I went by the Squeem chart and my waist measurements to find the correct size but to my suprise the waist cincher did not fit. Warning, you cannot return for a refund; only merchandise credit/exchange. Also, the cincher smelled like burnt rubber. Very bulky and will be visible through clothing so you cannot wear with tight fitting clothing."
+1,Not worth the price...,"I bought this to slim down my tummy under a bridesmaid dress. First, it smelled horrific and still stunk like rubber after washing. Second, it did almost nothing to slim me down, even though I bought the suggested size. Third, after about a half hour of wearing it, it was absorbing sweat and making me feel clammy and uncomfortable. It was extremely uncomfortable to sit down in, and the boning showed through the relatively thick cotton of the dress. I abandoned it completely and felt much better."
+1,Torture,"Too tight,wanted to help me get back in shape after my baby, couldn't even close the whole thing!Returned it ASAP"
+1,Squeem,"The product states that inches will be removed after 30 days of use and I have worn this item everyday for at least 12 hrs per day and I have not seen any kind of difference.For the price of the item, it is disappointing when it advertises and does not comply."
+2,I'm very impressed so far,"So I just got mine today and I put it on right out of the box. Like some have said, takes a few minutes to get used to it. I've been wearing it for 5 hours now and I just love it. It covers everything that needs to be covered (and I am long-waisted). It stays put, which I love. It's comfortable. It makes my waist look great and flattens my stomach ""pooch"". It's comfortable enough to sit in. Best of all, instant posture makeover and it is easing my lower back pain by providing support. I'm looking forward to wearing this for a long time and already foresee a black one in my future. I wonder if I can wear it on my runs? Hmmm... Also: I have a size 31 inch waist and the medium fits perfect on the first loops. Just take your measurements before you order. Hopefully, as I lose weight (from my running/training program) I can cinch it to the tighter loops and get a little more use out of it. Well... then I'll just have to get a size small! I love it!"
+2,Not for everyone,"I was really excited to try this, however it is not for everyone. I have a ""flat"" stomach just flabby and then I have ""love handles"" so I thought this would just hold everything in but that's not how it worked for me. It feels great when I have it on but when I look in the mirror I have this pooch in the front that I didn't have before. It takes the extra from the sides and puts it all in the front. I think I would rather have the love handles. I do like the way it feels and the back support is great so I only wear it with baggy shirts. (Not exactly why I bought it but o well). I still gave it 4 stars because it is still working for me, just not how I thought it would."
+2,Squeem:> A Combination of Scream and Squeeze?,"I first ordered size X-L, but that was too big, so I returned it and bought a L. The first couple of wearings were difficult, but then the product becomes slightly stretched and begins to conform slightly to your body. I do wear a stretchy tube underneath it (sort of like the top part of panty hose). I try to wear it while I am standing or walking around. It is not comfortable to wear while sitting. For me, I think it would be more comfortable if it were about one inch shorter, as I think my torso is shorter than most. I do think it is helping, but I need to wear it for more hours. I am thinking of wearing it while I sleep, rather than in the daytime, but I have not tried that yet. The product is well made."
+2,excelent product!,"This product does what is said in the description, my waist got smaller and I can stand for hours withoutfeeling any pain on my back. My work requires a lot of lifting this product help protect my back. I love it! Is my second buy. The price is also good, the first one I got cost me $55 this time I paid $36 for it."
+1,Hard to put on,"The shape wear is difficult to put on and you can see the seams through your clothes. It is hard to bend over, especially as a school teacher! I would definitely like to try Brooke Burke's Belly Taut instead of this old school shapewear!"
+1,Why does everybody rave when....,"This product sucks!It doesn't completely suck... the 2 days I was able to wear it before the boning snapped in half it did compress pretty tight. As many people have noted, it is HELL to get into this the first time.I liked that this wasn't a body suit and the rubber on the outside would keep my shirt from sliding up.BUTThis garment:1) Rides up- if you move a lot it will eventually slide up your waist2) Leaves a huge crease on the skin above your waist-- and it hurts3) Makes you look like a sausage when you sit down: visually divides your belly in half when you sitAs I said I only wore this twice, first time I wore it for about half hour and the second time I had worn it for several hours when the boning snapped in half and was poking into my side (ouch!! )RETURNING THIS!!!"
+1,Uncomfortable!,"It was really easy to put the Squeem on, but once it was on I couldn't wait to get it off!! It wasn't too tight or anything. The problem was that once I stood up straight it bunched up in the hip/mid back area and pinched my skin! It was so painful! No matter how I positioned it, it would bunch up! Really disappointed since it was a waste of $50.."
+1,"Great idea, poor design","This shape-wear is the best I've had until now regarding easiness to wear and put-on. It does a great job at keeping the post-pregnancy flabby belly under control. However, after about 2 months of daily use, the metal that gives the support is coming out from the fabric. It seems that the metal is rubbing out the fabric and thins it enough to come out. I wish there was a better designed support for this binder. Otherwise, it is awesome - good looking for such lingerie. So, if you buy it, expect 2 months of wearing it without problems..."
+2,best shapewear,it the best shapewear says what it does everyone ask how you look so small bought 3 for friends loveit
+1,Waste of time for me,I really wanted this item to work because everybody seemed to love it. It didn't hold anything in on me and it gave me back boobs. Waste of money for me.
+1,Not OK!!!,"When I ordered this I thought it would allow me to wear some clothes that I haven't been able to do in a while because of my weight gain.I am a woman who has size 40D in breasts so I wear a large in tops and I wear a size 8 in pants, and weight 140lbs. It is suppose to clinch your waist and give you a nice looking figure. Well, it did hug my waist, but it also gave my a muffin top. Not a shape a woman wants to have. I looked better without wearing it. It folds into your folds creating a bigger fold at the top of your body. I would say this item is more for the extremely skinny female who has small breasts', no hips, or ass. Not for a woman who has large breast, hips, and ass. Not for women who are going through post-pregnancy either. For a product thats is suppose to make you feel good about yourself, it failed."
+1,Not worth the pain it causes,"Squeem Shapewear definitely does the job of sucking you in. However, I found that the rods painfully poked me on the side and ultimately resulted in a wound. Not worth the pain."
+2,I love It!,"it does what it is supposed to do making you look slimmer in the waist area. my grandmother even notice it, and she didn't even know i bought it. It really makes you look smaller in that area of your body. I would most likely buy another one but next time in a small not medium."
+1,disappointed,"I think this is a case of my expectations being too high. I was so encouraged by the great reviews of this product, I really was expecting a miracle. After only wearing this twice, it is stretched out. At first, I thought perhaps it would regain it's shape after a few hours but nope! It's no better than a cheap, fashion corset. It will smooth things out so there's less bulging under the clothes but I was looking for a real ""waist trainer"", something that would go on tight and STAY tight. Considering I found this product when I searched specifically for ""waist trainer"", I would say the claims of this product are misleading. It is shapewear, it is NOT a ""cincher"" or a ""trainer""."
+1,itchy,"I washed it before used it for the first time. The next day I wore it, I found my skin were itchy all over place on my stomach. And I feel that the heat on my body trapped on that."
+2,i love it..,"i realy love my shape wear, i got one for myself and one for my daughter and she's notice a big difference,"
+2,"Wow, Ow and What's that smell?","I have been using this for 3 weeks now and while I have seen no difference in my measurements, my posture is definitely improved. I have also lost about 6 pounds, which is likely due to my combination of diet and exercise, but I have also been wearing the corset at least 4 days a week for up to 9 hours at a time.I am 5'9"" 150 pounds and I bought a size Small and it fits how it should, super tight. I look forward to eventually going in to the second hooks.My only complaint is the SMELL. It smells like rubber and while I hope no one around me really notices, I notice. I wear a wrap around my midsection underneath it, but after all day the smell still gets on and stays on my skin.Otherwise, the construction is super sturdy and I anticipate only needed one for a long time. Hopefully the smell will fade with more hand washes..."
+2,squeem is pretty good,i have a 28-29 inch waist normally. should've started with a size Small. the XS seemed a bit smaller than described. definitely gets the job done in cinching the waist!
+2,Snug Fit,"Great product for giving you that snug fit...it does become very uncomfortable around the waist line if worn to long. I really do like this item, the only BIG issue I have is the fact that you can see the snaps through your clothing...so I suggest not wearing this with a tight fitting dress or shirt, because everyone will know your secret!"
+1,Poor quality and lousy customer service,"The Squeem is a great idea, but their quality is second rate, and their customer service is worse than useless. I'd owned mine for about 4 weeks and worn it only a few hours a day when I noticed that a seam was coming unstitched. The threads aren't frayed; they're unstitching from the seam.Contacting customer service has been an exercise in futility. They've asked for pictures of the damage, and then failed to respond to the pictures, or any further attempts to contact them.For what this costs, it needs to last longer than 4 weeks."
+1,IN THE TRASH IT GOES!!!!!,"Hello! I am a woman nearing my 60s, and my waist certainly isn't getting any smaller! I purchased this product in the hopes that it would shrink my ever-growing belly. To accommodate for my girth, I bought the Squeem ""Magical"" Lingerie Shapewear in XXXXX-Large, the largest size available. WELL, here's a bit of magic for ya, sisters. The second I snapped the first two hooks together, the tightness was unbearable. It felt like it was squeezing my waist fat straight down to my giant ass. Fortunately, the discomfort didn't last long, since the hooks flew off and therefore ruined the Squeem altogether. These things need to come in larger sizes. Not even worthy of 1 star. More worthy of steaming diarrhea."
+2,Very sturdy,This item is very sturdy and holds in the belly area better than another softer belt I have. The measurements seem true to size and there are two rows of hooks so you can adjust if you lose some weight.The only negative points are that the item smells badly of rubber when new. It must be washed before wearing. The other is that all that rubber can make you sweat. But those are minor complaints if you want to look good for an evening. The belt also helps me sit straight so I think it's good for the back as well as the front.
+1,Worked for 5 days then broke,"I liked how it pulled everything in! I felt fantastic for about 2 hours. it really flattens the tummy area, which is all I really want, but you can see the hooks threw clothes :( I felt like that ruined it for me, also I had to keep pulling it up. It bunches in the back, and really smells like rubber. After about 5 or 6 days one of the ""bones"" on the inside broke and was stabbing me in the side! it really hurt. I would not recommend this product."
+2,does its job,recommend itit really slim out my waist line clearly cleanly.hope i could buy it in beige color. could be little cheaper
+2,Squeem,Love this product. I wear it when I am doing my cardio to help with weight loss. It is true to size.
+2,So Far So Good!,"I've only worn this for a day so far, but I love it! I still have a little bit of a tummy from the birth of my son 8 months ago. This really holds you in, its comfortable and I don't think it shows through your clothes! I highly recommend!!"
+2,Makes me look like a i have a perfect hourglass figure,"I love how this product makes me look in my clothes!!! its shapes me into a perfect hourglass! i dont know if the claim that it permanantley reduces your waist after 30 days is true because i havent had it that long. my only complaints are that it is a little too short, so i still have a small bulge over the top in vthe back and i think it may be stretching out as i wear it as oppossed to it shrinking me, but overall, it is the best shapewear i have ever purchased. i love it and would recommend it to anyone."
+2,simple quick fix,I bought this product to slim my waist and I really didn't have big expectations for it at all. I figured I'd wear it under my clothes for a more defined shape. I've been wearing it for a month already and I've seen my waist go down 2 inches! I wear it all day at work from 7:00 till about 3:00. It fit snug in the beginning but after one week I had to go to the tighter hooks and even that is too big now and I may need to buy a small. I actually like wearing it but I recommend wearing a tank top under it because it will start to press into your skin and kind of make you sore ( hence the 4 star rating). I'm very happy with this product for the price. It works better than Spanx.
+2,A must have...,This is a must have if you desire a smooth look in shirts and dresses. It also offers great support for your back. It is perfect for everyday wear.
+2,The squeem waist cincher,The squeem waist cincher was GREAT for about three weeks it does exsactly what it says until the wire that supports the squeem started to come out and the other wire broke on the other side and the squeem started To crease in the waist and stretch out turning it into the scream ! i would say if you get this product it's best to buy two of them so you could switch off and it wouldn't damage as fast but for the three weeks that I had it I was very happy I am going to buy it again but this time I'll get two of them
+1,Wasn't that impressed........,"It didn't do much to slim the midsection and all it does is pretty much push everything up to the top, making your breasts and back look MUCH wider. If I do continue to wear it, it will be around the house or under loose clothes/jackets."
+2,Squeeeeeze into your clothes,"I really liked the Squeem. I'm a petite person, but have some love handles that I need to hide when I'm wearing tight clothes. The only problem is that it has boning which you feel in your ribs when it's tight."
+2,Love it,"This works really well. I used it to help get my abdominal wall back together at 9 months post-partum. It's still a bit separated but this definitely helped. I wish I knew about it sooner. It also helps support the back when picking up my child over and over and over again and a good reminder to keep my weak abs pulled in when doing it. Great to wear during exercise, again as a reminder to keep the abs in and strengthen them correctly inward. Also, it looks hot! And sometimes I wear it out. I wear it with a tank top underneath as suggested in other reviews all the time. Suggest getting seamless tanktops otherwise irritation may occur. 27"" waist before pregnancy, 30"" waist when I bought a size medium, 28"" now, and could probably get the next size down if I really wanted..."
+2,Good product,"I read the reviews for this product and purchased. I am an Ardyss wearer and after that brand this one is a piece of cake. I purchased a small but need an extra small because I can wear it all day comfortably. For me if I don't feel a slight discomfort in the beginning I don't feel it's working. The thing I like the most about it is that's it's strapless and can be worn with almost any type of top. Body hugging tops excluded, of course. I recommend it if you want to go extra sexy for a night on the town."
+1,Waste of money,"The product worked fine on the first day and now it doesn't work as described on the advert. I've never been so sore (both side) in my entire life. I cannot wear it for more than 2h. Other then the product itself, the delivery system was also misleading I choose a 5-8 days delivery when i placed the order but the product was delivered a month later. What made me even more annoyed was the fact that I had to pay for the post charges because apparently the sender didn't use correct stamp or pay the full charge. :@"
+1,I got burned after few hours wearing it,"the first day,( 8 hours wearing it ) it hurt me so bad , my skin was torned, itched, swell, deep red. I tried to wear other side, after few hours, I got deep burned both on the right and left belly, the skin was torned, swell, bleeding, lot of cross cut on the skin, itched for a week until now. It looked like I was beaten up or have skin disease...I am scared to dead when I look at it now. I don't know why I got it , I used something like this before, but I didn't get any bad thing. or the rubber hurt me ?"
+1,does not fit me!,So according to the size chart on the box size small is for waistline 28-31my waist is 28 so i got the smallit does not even come close to being able to close and clasp!maybe it's just me but i am terribly disappointed
+1,"Bulky, feels gross, not worth ordering","I read up on belly-wrapping after my c-section and bought a couple compression tank-tops from Wal-Mart, which worked nicely. I wanted something without straps and something with more compression and purchased the Squeem Perfect Waist on Amazon after reading rave reviews. When I received it and tried it on, it felt disgusting on my skin. It was uncomfortable and totally noticeable (even without a super-tight or thin shirt on), especially when I sat down. The seams and the boning are all very noticeable, and the rubber makes clothes catch and stick in a really weird way, like something would stick to you if you were really sweaty. I have wore corsets for years, and this is by far the grossest feeling and least comfortable thing I have ever put on my body. I returned it immediately."
+1,Caused damage to my stomach muscles!,Felt great until it dug into my waist while sitting causing damage to my surgical site. Now I'm in pain with and without it on.
+2,Great product,Just what I needed to get me headed back toward my pre-pregnancy waist. Bought an XL and probably could have fit into the large. Looking to down size soon!
+2,Great product,Great fit. Does exactly what it is suppose to. Plan to buy more in different colors. Sent in good order.
+2,Love it!!,It was everything it was advertised to be. I'm going to get another one!!! Got so many compliments at the party that I wore it to. Made my outfit look really great!!
+2,very good,this product is awesome. it hide all your secrets. I would recommend this product to all women and men. I will buy product again.
+2,It worked for me..,"Thought this was not going to fit because I am a 44"" currently and I only ordered XL.. Like it very much"
+1,Not what I expected,"This product was not what I expected so I returned it. Too tight, sizing was misleading. I'll stick with my Spanx."
+1,Too small,Usually a size XS to S but this girdle's small did not fit true to size. Had to return back to Amazon.
+2,perfect,"Got this so I could start performing again(drag queen)and have put on a few pounds around the mid area, I didn't want to lose the eaight because i would lose my rear but all I want to do was lose the tummy. Had to have a friend help me put it on at first but wore it all day then half way through the day we went to the second latch and gave me the form I needed to fit back into my outfits, Works great and like they say pain is beauty, and this is so worth it."
+2,AMAZING,"I waited a while before I reviewed so that I could give a GOOD review and this works amazing, trust me you need to get used to it but you WILL and please buy according to size chart it does stretch after sometime but you need to SUCK IT IN when you first put it in my lower belly pudge is almost gone!"
+2,Its amazing!!!,"It really works! I am in love. I was trying to get my pre-pregnancy 21 in waist back for 10 months now. I got to 23in and kind of got stuck there. With Squeem I went from 23 in waist to 21in in just 2 minutes! Start hooking it from the top, much easier. Buy it! You won't regret!"
+1,Awesome!,"It's pretty awesome for such a price! It definitely gives you great posture, I was sitting up straight like no other! although i wish they could improve on the rubber smell otherwise it's wonderful!^^^^^ was my review when i had it for 15-20 days, now-- after ordering it on Jan, 21, 2012-- it's SO useless. I've washed it with care, it smells like rubber, and it's pretty nasty. I'd rather pay $$$ and buy something that works the way it should."
+1,Fall apart,"I don't understand why these inserts are made up from 2 pieces. It should just be one piece. The 2 pieces are held together with a small piece of double sided tape and COMPLETELY fall apart after 1 day of walking. No problem with seller, this is just a HORRIBLY made product."
+2,Awesome!,This CD is amazing. I am very sad that 107.7 The X in Birmingham is no longer. They made a great CD to benefit a great cause.
+2,Janes All the worlds aircraft 1996-7,Great to deal with. Very quick delivery. Very highly recommended. Thank you.
+2,Marie Antoinette -- What A Doll!,"You've read the books, you've seen the movie, you coveted the necklace... Now what?Well, of course, Marie must come to live with you so that you can eat that cake together!Prepare to lose your head over lovely Marie!"
+1,Dont order them in white or any light color,We have owed these plates in white for quite some years. maybe six or more. I just replaced all of them with a set from Crate and Barrell. They are heavy and seemingly well made but they have been faulty in a a number of ways. First my biggest complaint is on the white plates everytime you happen to scrape them with silverware it leaves a permanent mark. Never wash anything stainless near them in the diawasher since it will mark it up there as well if it rubs up against them. After years of use they looked horrible with marks all over them. They also seemed to chip very easily. So between the chips and marks all over them I couldn't take looking at them anymore. They also are not good in the microwave. They get very hot and the food not so much. I would not recommend for everyday use. Maybe the dark colors would show less marks but if they chip it will be very noticable. My advice is to purchase bone china or porcelain. I will never buy these again.
+1,This is Disgusting,The German Pinscher is a wonderful Family pet and this type of comments makes them sound dangerous. I own 3 German Pinschers and they are wonderful pets. I resent this type of product.
+2,Happy yet Dissapointed,"I was amost completely happy with this soundtrack. What upsets me is that there was on particular track from the game that I loved, and it was because of this track that i payed for this c.d. It was upsetting to find that this c.d. contained every song from the game except for the one that influenced me to buy it in the first place."
+2,Legend of Dragoon Soundtrack,"This soundtrack is amazing. It has all the songs you want to hear most though it doesn't have all the songs. I've played the Legend of Dragoon for a very long time. It's a great game and you really notice the music once you hear it on the soundtrack. Amazing game and music.I highly recommend it,Logan"
+1,I just wanted Jimmy Ponder (too little guitar on this one),"I couldn't wait to get this CD,being a guitarist myself. Just give me straight Jimmy Ponder, not horns and other ""jazz types"". I am disappointed. Cuts two and four are the best. They are Jimmy. Too bad I couldn't have listened to cuts first, I would not have bought this CD. Sorry! The cuts of just Jimmy are great though, but too few .... :("
+1,Horrible,This movie was horrible. It did not play right when I was watching it online. I liked how it went by old vampire styles. Such as crosses worked and you had to invite them in and such. But the ending was really bad. Do not waste your money on this one. Also the storyline did not really make much sense.
+1,Negative Stars! Avoid like flesh eating bacteria!,"""Lets jiggel the camera to show that the ground is shakeing!""Special effects; haloween leftovers.Acting; Well, the cast managed to repeat memorized lines.Casting apears to have been done in a trailer park.Script; I know nine year olds who write better stories.Cinimatography; Someones home cam.Conclusion: Anoyingly boreing and essentially unwatchable waist of time and money."
+1,Worst movie EVER!!!!,"Do not waste your time! I love hokie, I love cheese when it comes to horror. This just plain old sucked."
+1,meh,There was very bad effects & evil characters that look like they stepped out of the 10 dollar costume halloween shop. If you are in to paying 1.99 for really cheesy stuff this is for you. The bad guy does have a good demonic voice & some interestingly complex and incredibly vulgar sayings.
+2,Religion and profits,"An excellent scholarly book. Great detail and very in depth analysis. Inevitable conclusion is the impossibility of molding an economic system out of a moral philosophy, not just Islam. That is where the problem with traditional Islamic thought arises, for most of its adherents, Islam is not just a set of moral principles but a way of life, dictating every aspect of it. Unavoidably, there was much effort by Islamists to set up a distinct system of banking and economy based on pure Islamic traditions. Prof. Kuran delves into the history of these movements, but he does more than that, he puts all this in cultural and political context. At the end, he bravely expands more on the general failure of Islamic culture and tradition to bring wealth and prosperity to the masses that follow it. Writing is very formal, not the easiest read and surley apporpriate only for the truly intersted in the general topic, but it was well worth it for this reader."
+2,Ten gold bananas for Gorilla,"Ten gold bananas, two thumbs up and hurrah for Gorilla! What a wonderful book. It was a pleasure to read! If you just want to get comfortable and enjoy a book-this is the one I would suggest."
+2,The ending was great!,The most unusual story of a young man facing life with a handicap. I felt like a cheerleader and prayed that he could overcome. I could hardly wait to reach the end of the book. Don't peek!
+2,Finally on CD,"I have this still on vinyl! it's great to see it out there on CD( even if its an import)! ""Super Strut"" and ""Rhapsody in Blue"" alone are worth it! One of the ""must haves "" for a collection of '70s jazz. Caan we get the rest of the CTI Catalog back out there???Please?"
+1,WARNING: This is the worst book ever written,"As most people readers know, Jack Higgins has written many fine action-packed books. However, this book reads like a twelve-year-old wrote it. The characters are so transparent they could be ghosts.The author and his publishing house must really need the money to rip of the public in this manner. This is the last book I read by this author. One can only rest on his laurels for so long. I'm glad this book was handed down to me or I would have written a really nasty review."
+1,Edge of Danger,"Somebody from higher places should have stopped Mr. Higgins and the publisher from putting this book on the market.It¡s quite disturbing to see the absence of integrity and sense of responsibility in providing a joy of reading to the public.All along, I had fight off the growing urge of disposing this disastrous novel only because the shipping charge cost more than the book itself.Yet, once I overcame my frustration and finished the book, I regretted not heeding to my senses.It¡s obvious that Mr. Higgins had no heart in writing this book, and he made no effort in showing creativity with words.I was about to scream my head off when he kept rehashing the same phrases (e.g., browning with carswell silencer) over and over again in every single chapter!!This book made me a true anti-Higgins...."
+1,Edge of Danger,1 star - only because that's the minimum.This book proves the famous can publish anything.
+1,"Actually, this book is not worth one star.","This is my very first book review. Because this book is so fundamentally wrong I need to speak up. The main character Sean Dillion, formal IRA, has a license to kill and make the killing like a game rather than justice. He does whatever he wants to do without follow orders nor has any boundary. He pickup a couple of his terrorism/criminal partners making killing like a habits, terrorism competition, fun game and egoism fulfillment. It so far from any common sense such as the British General could not control this maniacal killer and let he kills who he wish to kill or threaten his masculinity. The killings like a joke to him and have absolutely no legal consequence. This book has promote violence behavior has no artist nor entertainment value. I lost my interest in Jack Higgins Sean Dillion's serial after finishing this ridicules book."
+1,Not Worth The Reader's Time,"It's a hard slog to read a book written by someone just going through the motions.Jack Higgins drags out his stock company of characters - Sean Dillon and his .22 in an ankle holster and glasses of Bushmills and cardboard villians and it's just a bore.The action isn't believable. The plot is silly. The dialogue is written to tell the reader what's going on (and every character speaks with the same voice) - this isn't how real people speak. Then the characters overexplain because, apparently, the author wasn't paying attention when he gave you the same information a dozen or so pages ago.Frankly, I've read enough about the IRA and Prods and One Para and County Down to last me the rest of my born days. It just isn't worth it anymore, Jack. Too much work reading for too little reward."
+1,Disappointing and too simplistic,"This minimalism style of writing exposes too much reliance on characters and events from previous books with little descriptive detail of some promising locations. The action is thin as well, characters die frequently and quickly with little build up or detail. Character motivation is weak at times and contributes to an arid experience with a predictable climax."
+1,Worst Book I've Ever Read,"This is simply the worst book I remember reading. I enjoyed a couple other Jack Higgins novels, so I happily picked this up. I'm sorry I did. It is nothing but action, which might be OK for a fun read on the beach, but even the action is so poorly written it is ridiculous. Massive action scenes (such as large battles) take place in only 1 or 2 pages. There's no character development, poor dialogue, no setting descriptions, no drama or suspense -- nothing but a poorly-described series of ""events""! Enough said."
+1,Formula Writing,"I have been a Higgins fan for many years, and have read and collected almost all of the books he has written. Some were great and full of suspense. But the last three he has written, including this one, ""Edge of Danger"", are very disappointing. He has resorted to producing 2 books a year, based on the formula of a superficial story line with no depth, predictable characters, and it seems that he now writes just to capitalize on his prior reputation as a good suspense writer.Count the number of Marlboros smoked, the amount of Bushmills and champagne drank, (and in the midst he changes his champagne brand which makes one wonder whether he has received a better commission from one favorite to another), and you find a shallow book. I would save my money on this one, and buy it only if you collect Higgins First Editions, hoping to capitalize someday on the commercial side of selling all Higgins books to a collector."
+1,Edge of Danger by Jack Higgins,I was a big fan of Jack Higgins adventures until this book! I think this book reads like a poorly written condensed version of a good story - or like the outline of a book. It jumped around too abruptly with poorly written dialogue - no conversation was stretched into a normal length of exchange between people. It was difficult to keep track of all the minor characters in the book because none of them were well developed. I will proabably never read another Jack Higgins book. I am very disappointed - just like I got with Robert Ludlum in one of his later novels. I have never read another book of his either.
+1,"Worst of theYear...or, maybe the decade","Where did the real Jack Higgins go? This is not only Higgin's worst effort to date, it is probably the worst book I've read in the past 5 years. (Can you say 'lazy', Jack?)I can't believe I actually finished it, and one star is a generous rating. Unbelievable chapter after unbelievable chapter, no character or plot development, written like a 5th grader.The end of the book foretells a sequel...a book that I will immediately pass on. Probably my last Higgins book without reading the reviews first.Don't buy it -- don't borrow it -- don't read it."
+1,Writing on autopilot,"After reading this book, I felt guilty for having purchased it, because that contributed to its best-seller status. (Oops, maybe not; the way it works now, it was a bestseller the day it hit ths stores.) But it is sad to think of all the aspiring writers who struggle to get a publisher's attention for their worthy efforts, while this strangely hollow piece waltzed its way to bestseller status. Some editor should have thrown cold water on this potboiler."
+1,Sophomoric at Best,"Having read only one other Higgins book before (Cold Harbor), I hesitate, somewhat, to comment on the author's general talent. However, this book has to be one of the worst I've read in some time. I think the thing that got me the most was the dialog; unbelievably simplistic and totally formulaic. ""Damn, he said to Kate, ""It's the Hazar Scouts, "" Puhleeze! Not even an exclamation mark. Many other examples could be given. Now, assuming for the moment that the dialog was, say, written at greater than a 7th grade level, the plot is almost as bad. The protagonists' reactions to their fellows getting knocked off one-by-one is almost comic. There's no depth here; just one simple vignette after another. I wouldn't even want to compare this to Ludlum or Clancy (although Clancy's gotten a bit rough of late).A terrific waste of a good"
+1,A Waste of Time,This book is not well written and leaves nothing to the imagination. If I hadn't bought it in hard cover and spent the money I would not even have finished reading it.
+2,Plenty of action,This is my second Higgins novel and I am reall getting into this world that has been created by the author. I have learned a lot of the IRA in ways that I find pretty entertaining if at times a little fantastic.The story once again centers around Dillon the bad boy of the IRA that is now working for the British. His mission is to stop this family of half British and half Arab bilionaires.The action is non-stop and pretty interestng. It's a quick read sometime that is to the point and nothing really deep.The only compaint that I have is that I want to know more of Dillon but little by little we are seeing more of the character and some character growth.
+1,Good story- Poor writing,"Very simplistic writing style- he said, she said, then he said, then she said. This reads like a first attempt, not like a book written by a seasoned author of over 30 books."
+1,Do I have to give it 1-star?,"I've never written a review but my curiosity about what others thought of this book was a thousand times more compelling than the Edge of Danger. I've enjoyed Mr. Higgins' books in the past but can't for the life of me understand a) why he wrote this book, or b) why it was published! There is no plot, no character development, predictable action, no tension. It's like reading an Executive Summary of a book. Are you sure they didn't publish the outline by mistake?"
+1,Disappointment on every page,"I'm so glad that this was not my first Jack Higgins novel. If it were, it would also be my last.Normally, I can forgive Higgins his cliche's and his obsessive attention to his characters' drinking habits, because his characters are fun and interesting. He puts them in great plots and pulls the reader happily through them, and you can't wait to find the next book especially if it's got Sean Dillon.But not this one. All the characters are wooden. The action is colorless and completely unbelievable. A president guarded only by one secret service agent and a dog? A professional assassin who whacks his target on the head and then shoots someone else?There is no sense of timing or place, only the thinnest of motivations for most characters, and no justification for many of the decisions made by characters.This book is amateur hour. Don't bother. Read some of Higgins's earlier works instead."
+1,I would rather watch paint dry,"Boy, this was a disappointing read. The characters were not well developed (hence challenging to keep track of), the plot was implausible yet predictable, and half way through I had to wrestle with whether or not to even finish the book. I did, although it was unrewarding to do so.I'd rate this lower if I could.FYI, if you're looking for an alternate selection in the same genre, I highly recommend Silent Joe by T. Jefferson Parker."
+1,Tired formula,"Jack Higgins may not be running out of his fascination with modern weapons, fine dining, glamorous women or the IRA but he appears to be slipping on plot and character development. Sean Dillon makes Doc Savage and Dirk Pitt look like pikers. And this curious extension of gentlemanly methods for attempting to kill one another -- sending a crazed assassin and then both sides meeting later at the Savoy to exchange notes -- strains credulity.Higgins has done some first-rate work. Had this been published twenty-five years ago, this might have made a difference. It wasn't and it doesn't."
+1,This is not the Jack Higgins I know,"This is by far his worst effort that I've read. He's not my favorite spy author,anyway. This book feels like it had been written to fulfill a publisher's contract or obligation that Mr. Higgins had assumed and needed to finish in a hurry. The characters are not at all fleshed out, and the story line is too contrived. I would advise not wasting time by reading this book."
+1,Completely predictable,"Up to now, I have enjoyed almost all of the Higgins books, although they have tended to become more samey. I was particularly disappointed by Edge Of Danger. The tired old characters of Dillon, Ferguson etc are dragged out again for this entirely predictable, highly contrived and unbelievable yarn. The plots have all been used before, and if you've read any two other Dillon books you'll be able to guess the next line throughout. I bought it to read on the plane - was bored by check in and had finished it long before boarding. Give this one a miss."
+1,EXTREMELY SHALLOW,"This book has no plot, and is so absolutely predictable that I had to put it away without finishing. Sean Dillon's character is getting so tired and his invincibility is sickening. A very poorly written book. The only good thing about this book is that I got it from the local libary and did not spend any money on it. Mr. Higgins, it's time to retire Sean Dillon and maybe spend more than 2 weeks on writing a book??"
+1,Cartoon Arab-Scottish Villain,"I had the rare experience of giving up on a novel after only a couple of chapters when trying to read Edge of Danger recently, but Higgins managed to pen a book so lame that I refused to go any further. His bad guy is supposedly a Scottish-Arabian aristocrat but comes off as just another cartoon Arab terrorist with an implausible, pointless heritage. But, what do you expect from a middle-aged author who poses in bomber jacket and aviator glasses on the dust jacket.... depth?"
+1,Can't believe I read the whole thing,"Given the lack of character development, or rather, simplistic and at times contradictory character development; the lack of any plot whatsoever; and poor visualizations; I can't believe I read the whole book. I guess I kept waiting for the action to start. It never did."
+1,I'd rate it 0 stars if I could have...,"Very few books contain their own review. This one does:""Stone said, 'It really is like a bad movie, Harry.'""'You can bleeding well say that again. . . .'""This book reads like a 7th grade reading-level condensation of an outline of a screenplay: The paragraphs are no more than a few lines long; very few words greater than two syllables are used. No complex thoughts, no character development, no suspense, and little description. Pure formulaic twaddle."
+1,"A bad book, poorly written.","The plot is not believable, there is not a shred of character development, and there isn't even any descriptive atmosphere. It shocks me that Jack Higgins and the publishers actually make money off of this puerile drivel. I shall not buy any more of his efforts."
+1,higgins disappoints,"This is without a doubt Higgins' least inspired work in years. The plot is predictable and over worn, and the books is very uninspired. A real disappointment"
+1,Poorly Written,The style of writing leads me to believe that Higgins was under pressure to churn out a book to meet some editor's deadline. There was no character development. Critical turns in the plot and action were blown through without the slightest bit of suspense. I've never read Higgins before and likely will never read him again.
+1,A Disappointment,It is hard to believe that the same author wrote The Eagle Has Landed and Edge of Danger. The writing is just plain shallow. the plot predictable. Save your money for something better.
+1,Horrible,"This is my first Jack Higgins book and it will certainly be my last. Especially if, as the reviews state, it is the best Higgins book in a long time.The characters are never developed. The way the book begins, you think that the Rashid's are the good guys, and Dillin is the bad guy. Then all the sudden, without developing the characters, the roles are switched. You end up not caring who dies (and 6 billion people die in this book...a little overkill) and who lives.The ""adventures"" are similar to Dora the Explorer in how boring they are. They are very predictable, and of course, Dillin is killing 50 people and no one can kill him. Just ridiculous scenes.Don't get this book, despite the ""reliablity"" of the author."
+1,Not worth the effort,"Edge of Danger is yet another installment of the on-going saga of Dillon, Ferguson and Bernstein. If you truly enjoyed the preceding efforts by Higgins, then you might like Edge of Danger (because it is more of the same). However, if you have been growing disenchanted by Higgins' efforts, then you probably want to take a pass on this (and for me at least, future efforts as well). Higgins' books are more and more like screen plays and less and less like novels. Dialog between the characters, which often is terse, choppy, and unimaginative, makes up virtually all of the text. Higgins almost completely avoids the opportunity add any depth and breadth to the story through the use of descriptive text. As with the last few books from Higgins, Edge of Danger is clearly a disappointment."
+1,Can't believe the publisher had nerve to issue this book,"A terrible, childishly written book with absolutely NO redeeming value as literature. Higgins loves to ""speak Irish"" but even that gambit fails in this trite, poorly plotted, worthless endeavour by a writer who should remain retired if he can't do any better than such trashy writing."
+1,Disappointing and thin,"I purchased this book expecting very good things. I found the plot very thin and predictable. There was very little suspense. It almost seemed like an abridged version of a book where all the detail leading up was left out. Also there didn't seem to be any character building or background to explain why these individuals would have such singleminded, and on the surface stupid, behaviour."
+1,Two Hacks,"I don't know who is worse- Higgins or Macnee. The plot is so tranparent you can guess what is coming next. Completely implausible. Macnee's narration is so overdone it is laughable. Most of the time the characters do little more than quaff enormous amounts of Bushmills Irish Whisky. A real stinker. Wayne Schwartz, Los Angeles, CA"
+1,Just skip it,"When you read a book you know that what are you reading is not 100% true, but when you start to read things that are completely wrong is another thing. For an example I have these questions:Q. How many times could a man pay another man to kill somebody, the killer fails and the boss gives him another chance?A. I don't know if the mob knows it but at least four times.Q. Why the target man, who knows who is trying to kill him and he saw him in a restaurant after he was in danger and just say hello to him?A. Because the target man likes to be in danger.Q. When the target man has the opportunity to kill the one whom wanted to kill him why doesn't he?A. Because something in his head didn't let him even if he had killed many men before.And as the energizer rabbit, I can keep going and going and going, my advise is to skip this book."
+1,"Worst ""Live"" recording I've ever bought!","I bought this CD for one song only, ""Steal Away"". I knew it was going to be ""live"", but this isn't even close to the radio version. Try more like a ""muzik, lounge"" sound. It was recorded in a ballroom. Then, the only other song I recognized was ""Hot Rod Hearts"", again, done the Vegas lounge style. I wish I could get my $$ back. Why didn't he just put out the CD using the regular recordings? He was never a big star to begin with. I wrote this review just to warn people that it isn't like most ""live"" recordings. I was very dissapointed, and I still don't have a decent recording of ""Steal Away""!"
+2,A Different Collection of Early Stuff,"This is among the first Ellington CDs I owned, and remains among my favorites. It presents a nice survey of earlier material, with many of his greatest hits as well as some less familiar tunes (i.e., ones you don't find on every collection of early Duke). Ivie Anderson's vocals really shine, especially on ""It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"". Not every song was destined for greatness, but the lyrics to ""Love is Like a Cigarette"" are a hoot! The sound is decent considering the age of the recordings."
+2,Great reference,The book was good. Kept my interest. In no way am I finished reading it. It isn't a book to read from front to back. The information on each herb is detailed. Great reference material. It was a good addition.
+2,Excellent Resource Book,"I picked up this version of the herbal Magick books because I wanted to see what mr Beyerl had t offer to this vast and sometimes conflicting magickal practice.After reading through the book and using the index to find what I am nedding I must say where is ""The Master Book Of Herbalism?"" I want it..Mr Beyerl has done tons and tons of research on this material (check out the Bibliography) and it shows. His entries are precise with magical associations, common names, and other names.. It also includes suggestions for use.Not only that but, it takes the time to explaint he various ways to use herbs.This is a wonderfull addition to any occult library.."
+1,Has NO value!,If your studying herbs or medicinal plants this book should NOT be on your list of books to own. IT IS WORTHLESS! It is a Pagan Religion Book. Plain and simple! In my opinion it is for the study of WITCHCRAFT and the like.
+2,Really great 'baby book' for your 4-legged children,"This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves their dogs as children. I bought one for our 3 year old adopted beagle, and am getting one for our daugher-in-law's birthday for their rottie. You can personalize it as you wish, and I have included comic clippings (Marmaduke, Mutts, etc.) that are appropriate along with the photos and have created the beginning of a great book for my best friend that I will keep forever."
+1,needs $$ upgrade,Only has limited access to OBDII data stream unless you pay more money to upgrade the software.
+1,Only Windows XP and earlier Support,"This scanner works great but if you want to update the unit or use their printing software you can only run their drivers on a Windows XP machine or earlier. Windows XP is over 10 years old. You can't load the data from the scanner into your computer if you have Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8. They seem to have no plan to update their system for this scanner or any of the EZ Scan line.Keep in mind Microsoft is dropping support for Windows XP in spring of 2014, a little more than a year away. Why don't they have something that works with more current computers especially when you can only buy one with Windows 7 or mostly now with Windows 8.In addition, for most of their models the firmware is 4.07 and I believe the 07 stands for 2007 as that's as current as the unit shows for cars. If you have a car 2008 and later it doesn't show. Have to ask why they don't want to update the software for their products and still expect people to buy them."
+1,not very well written,"This book was well reviewed and I was very disappointed. Even if it's written for poor readers, does it have to read like Dick and Jane? Children are young, not simple-minded. Give kids real literature or they won't keep reading, they'll plug in to the media."
+2,Hypatia,"A classic story based on history. One of Hypatia's crimes appears to have been ready to provide a hypothesis of a heliocentric universe, long before Copernicus and with a much worse response from the Christian community."
+1,Scarlett Letter,"Very disappointed! The book was missing several chapters. Because it was needed for school, we were forced to purchase another copy."
+1,Boring....Ridiculously long chapters.,The book I downloaded on my Nook and Kindle doesnt seem like the same one I read in school. This version Bored me to tears.
+1,scarlet letter,"very hard to read, doesn't seem to go anywhere. I am struggling to finish it and may just give up."
+1,The Scarlett Letter,Written in old English. It was very hard to read as I had to think through most sentences to figure out what was being said.
+1,A thorn in the side of literature.,"Hawthorne's use of symbolism throughout the book is undeniable, yet his obvious alcoholism takes over as the underlying factor present at all points. He relies on ambiguity far too often without the build up to a climax. The climax(es) happened before the book started and only happened to a select few who read this book. Read Atlas Shrugged, Anthem, or virtually anything by Aldous Huxley if you want some entertainment."
+2,A Moral Novel with a Mystery,"I read this book during a high school vacation. Although the long words and unconventional characters did not catch my fancy, the mystery involved in the story captivated me. As the story developed, I realized the profound intricacy of the plot. The conclusion of the story was not happy, nor did it even seem fair. As one who knows Hawthorne's puritan morality standards, however, I say that he communicated his message extremely well."
+2,Excellent Book,I read this book for my 11th grade Lit class and I must admit the book was quite a shock. Many of the books I have read have been nothing more than an attempt at delving into the inner parts of the human soul. This book does much more than that. It depicts the struggle of a man with himself and an outside enemy. He commits one of the most unspeakable acts of the time and punishes himself constantly. He lacks the courage to confess his crime and goes through a period of mental and physical torture. He also faces the wrath a cruel and vicious enemy who lives for nothing more than to torture his victim. All in all I believe it was an excellent book and I would reccomend it to anyone.
+1,technical problems with cassettes,"This product requires a stereo player in which the balance is turned totally to the left. Most auto systems have that capability. However if you have Dolby or SurroundSound, it can be difficult (and maybe impossible) to play the cassette without hearing two recordings at the same time. Unfortunately neither the packaging nor the website will warn you of the problem. You therefore should think before buying. Once you have opened the packaging you may be unable to return the product."
+1,"Mundane, Tedious, Just Plain Boring","With so many allusions in literature and culture to the infamous ""A"" worn by Hester Prynne, I was very excited about reading Hawthorne's ""masterpiece."" Needless to say, I was extremely disappointed. I did find the symbolism that dealt with Pearl's fascination with her mother's ""A"" interesting, but the rest of the book I did not. Other than to be more literaraly savvy, I would not recomend the book."
+1,"Oh god kill me now, this book is BAD.","This is my mom's account. I had the pleasure of reading this book in English this year. I can honestly say, it is the single most boring book I've EVER read. You will NEVER find someone my age that enjoys this story. It has no action! No suspense! It isn't deep! Things don't symbolize anything. If they do, then you're thinking too hard. This book is not a classic. It is the worst. I'd recommend copying a dictionary before I'd ask you to read this pile. DO NOT EVEN THINK OF BUYING THIS."
+1,Absolute Waste of Time,My 11th grade English teacher tortured me with this morbid book and I can't say if I'll ever forgive her. Not only was this this book boring but Hawthorne unnecesary uses all sorts of complex language to convey one simple thought. The only reason that I didn't give this book 1 star was because there was some art in the book and symbolism. WAY OVERRATED.
+1,A Tedious Read,"I hate Hawthorne's style of writing. It's over-bloated and self-indulgent. I wish he'd just get to the point and stop blabbering on and on. The plot of the book seems like a modern melodramatic soap opera. All of the characters are one-dimensional. I'm not going to say the book is poorly written, but it's written in a style that makes the book kind of boring and tedious to read. Overall, a disappointment."
+1,Classic? Really?,"I will never understand how ""Classics"" become Classics. So far for school i Have had to read far to many Classics. Dickens should be glad he is dead and does not have to read his books because they would probably kill him out of sheer boredom...Hawthorne creates an ok tale, but really? It gets dragged out and is suppose to be realistic. Then he throws Pearl in there, she is like some super-human and belongs in fantasy. I never really did believe in the whole 'they completely ostracized her but let her stitch everything.' That is just a bit hypocritical, either she was excepted as prat of the society *which she was not) or she wasn't (which she almost was. See that just doesn't make any sense. The story is suppose to show how unforgiving the society was, but it doesn't. It is better than Dickens, but then again everything is."
+1,This book was OK............,"The Scarlet Letter, for me was just a little boring. Sometimes the description was just too long and I just started to lose interest in it. Also sometimes it got confusing as to what the relationships the characters had to each other. I would only reccomend this book to other people who liked reading lots of description, a little dialouge, and a repetitive storyline."
+1,I've read better.,I'm a 13 year old kid and I just finished reading this book for an English class I am taking. Although it was a very interesting and provkitive novel. I did not like it very much. I think it maybe that I'm still too young to throughly understand this piece of literature.
+2,Awakening.,"This book is a masterpiece of not only American literature, but of world literature. Reading this book was the experience that showed me what good literature is. This is easily in my top three along with Fahrenheit 451 and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
+1,The Scarlett Letter,"Overall ok. Not much going on here. A lot of internal dialogue, nothing like the movie. I prefer the movie to the book."
+2,"Great Condition, Almost Exactly What I Expected","I was quite pleased with the condition of this book, as well as it's hardcover, and the footnotes, definitions, and reading reviews for beginner readers of the genre. I am, of course, a huge fan of the Scarlet Letter itself and this copy served its purpose well. One of the few disappointments was that the color of the cover seems to look a little more coral, or pink, than scarlet or red. Also, the back cover is white, and I am most definitely one for appearances. I would have like a slightly more classic looking cover. Nonetheless, the binding will look fair on my bookshelf. Over all the book was clean and well taken care of, and was shipped to me with great haste; A Good Buy."
+2,Gripping,"This novel is an Opera, pure and simple.Granted it is not the easiest novel to read, and Hawthorne can be slightly repetitive with the metaphors, similes and analogies that sometimes go on for several lines. Not to mention you could probably read half of each chapter and still keep up with the plot.Nonetheless, the themes are so strong it is no wonder The Scarlett Letter has been deemed a classic. The story tackles the issues of how one deals with his/her sins, and how honesty, for some, comes at the price of great shame.The novel does take patience, but it moves along at a very neat pace. Had the novel been written with more scenes, and less exposition, it could have been even more gripping.I read the Reader's Digest edition, which comes with about 12 lovely illustrations, which capture the essence and the mood of the novel. So that was nice eye candy.Look out for the last three chapters - talk about a fall-to-the floor, clutching-at-the-heart climax; it's all here! Breathtaking!Enjoy."
+2,"Good read, but hard to navigate ebook","I have long wanted to read this book by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was one of the first books I downloaded when I got my kindle 2. The character portrayals are superb. It analyses the thoughts, motivations, strengths and weaknesses of the four major characters in the story - Hester Prynn, the vengeful doctor, the hapless minister and Hester's vivacious and elf-like daughter Pearl. The description of the little girl and how she copes with being ostracized with her mother by a rigid puritanical society, is especially moving. While there are some descriptions of nature that are quite vivid, most of the text goes into developing these four characters and is a fascinating psychological study, though at times it's little slow.Overall, a well-crafted story and a good read.The book though is hard to navigate on the kindle because it has no active table of contents. I therefore would not purchase this version at regular price. Luckily, it's free!"
+2,Why 5 stars? Because there's no 6th,"A friend of mine called this book ponderous; she read it in 8th grade. Go back to this one; I keep returning to it myself. Maybe it's in response to my parents' divorce. And how Hawthorne handles adultery -- not the danger and desire, but the punishment and crime. Hester's story begins outside the jail house. An American sex crime. Read it as such. Trust Dover for a good, cheap reprint."
+2,love it,Book is a great read. Intriguing from start to finish. Cant find anything wrong to say. Would reccomend for beginer to advanced readers.
+2,remembered from High School (eons ago),"I purchased a Kindle because I am having surgery on both hands, and this was one of the first items I downloaded. I have enjoyed reading it again and look forwaed to other free classics from the Kindle store - way to go Amazon!"
+2,A Classic,"I loved this book in high school, and I love it now. A tale of a strong woman that doesn't let society bring her down."
+1,Typos,"The most irritating part about reading this book is the typos. The book is already difficult to read with Hawthorne's prolix writing. I had to check with a different edition of The Scarlet Letter just to confirm whether or not it was a typo. Also, it would have been nice to have some footnotes like other editions do."
+2,"Decent book, but definately not Hanry David Theraou",It was a good book to read given that is a classical in American literature but I much rather like Theraou's book Walden.
+1,Boring,I tred to enjoy this novel. In fact I battled through to about halfway hoping it would get better but it seemed to me a silly pretentious novel. The history of life in that era was mildly enjoyable but I applaud anyone who had enough tenacity to stay the whole journey.
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+2,It's great.,"This is the great and very interesting book to read.So for your great experience, pls. try it as soon. :-)"
+2,The scarlet Letter,"The book was wonderful and in good condition. I purchased it for my daughter, who is in highschool. The book arrived around the time it stated it would. Above all of that the price was great."
+1,Review From One Book At A Time,"I hate giving classics bad reviews. This book was not for me. Nothing captured my attention and I found that I had to force myself to read it. If it had been any longer I would have stopped. It did catch my interest a little in the end, but not enough to redeem the book in any way."
+2,Amazingly Good,"I came up to this book (a reading assignment for school) with a bit of dread, having heard that Hawthorne's writing could be hard to read. Actually, it was a delightful suprise to find it was a captivating plot, very well written, and very easy to read. I enjoyed it thoroughly. This book is about a woman who has an affair, choosing to bear the scarlet letter than reveal her lover's identity. Along side her is her ilegitamate daughter, a delightfully and hillariously strange character in the book. The scarlet letter is a good book having a melancholy but redeeming ending. A definate classic. Check it out... it'll be better than you expected."
+2,interesting book,"though I'm not a native english speaker, I didn't find it difficult to read it. It clearly represents a period in american history which probably many would like to forget about. Sorry for high school students who couldn't understand it, something needs to be done in order to improve their reading comprehension and interest in their own culture.."
+1,Not my idea of a good read,I've read worse. But it takes a lot of mental energy to wade through all the commas and figure out the point of each paragraph. It seems a lot longer than 240 pages. I wouldn't have read it if I hadn't been forced to by the school. And the introductory thing is torture.
+1,Good book to read if you were bored to death!,"I read this book over the summer because I had no time to go to a library or a bookstore and I had gotten to book for my birthday from my aunt back in May. I usually read ALL the time. If it's a good book, I can read it in less than 1 day. Sometimes it even takes me 1-2 hours. But this book took me 3 weeks. I couldn't believe how long it took me! Then it turns out that I have to read it this year in school. (UGH!) Please don't read this book, only if you love very old books that are very hard to understand."
+2,A well written book!!,The Scarlet Letter was an great book in that it kept me reading. It was not boring. It had sense to it. It has alot of symbols in it that makes sense and has a purpose instead of just being there.
+1,The Scarlett Letter is too verbose.,"I had to read The Scarlett Letter for my honors english 3 class. I found that the author was too verbose in describing people, places, situations, and just the story in general. The book was so wordy, I often found myself forgetting the topic of that particular paragraph. Also, I was disturbed to find out that ever day the Reverand A. Dimmesdale would beat himself, and stay up till the early morning hours!"
+1,Bad Book,"This is from a student's point of view. I'm not a 'reader' type, so this book, for me, was awful. I can see how people might like it, the storyline is great, all the themes and everything, but the thing about this book that turned it down for me was Hawthorne's style. Coming from a time where authors get paid by the word, lets just say, it takes him AGES to get his point across."
+1,Duller than dirt,"I teach high school English, and was required to teach thisto my students. I don't know who suffered more, me or them.To be fair, as one of America's first novels, it has interestingelements and Hawthorne does a good job.On the other hand, it is excruciating to read. There is nosuspense, little to sympathize or empathize with, and evenless to enjoy. A better writer could have told the samestory in half the number of pages. Some have labelledthis book a tragedy; they are right only in the sense thatit is tragically bad."
+1,I must say,"that I don't like this book. I read it in high school, when all I did (and still do) was read everything I could get my hands on. I love literature, I am even majoring in creative writing in college. I UNDERSTOOD the book, what it was trying to say, the plot, etc. I just thought it didn't do a very good job of saying what it was trying to say. It was unnecessarily vague (what is the reason behind trying to confuse somebody?), wordy, high-flown and just too big. The story could have been told more effectively as a short story, even half the length. I don't reccommend."
+1,too hard to follow,"the way the characters in this book speak makes it too dificult to follow along. i tried to follow along, but too boaring. also the book is mainly based on her thoughts. there is not a lot of human interaction with the main character."
+1,"Historically accurate it may be, but a boring read.","I read this ""Classic"" novel for a class, and must admit I was thoroughly disappointed. Hawthorne should have stuck to writing non-fictional books about the Puritan settlers. This book was a pill. There are so many American authors, and novels that could be taught in schools that could far exceed the entertainment level of this out of date story. Two thumbs down."
+2,Wonderful classic,I enjoy this book very much. It is a timely classic with which I am happy to now have my own copy.
+2,Worth the effort,"I have read this book twice now, once in high school and now again in my 50's. it is as pertinent now as it was when it was written. It was difficult read but the more I got into the book, the easier it became. The old English language is so extinct but beautiful and worth reviving. I plan to read it again in my 80's and I know I will see it in a completely different light. I recommend Cliff Notes to help navigate the language and themes."
+2,Puritanical ostracism,"""Easy A"" explains it best. If you can't relate in some way you must be a robot. Greatest book ever."
+1,Wasted Time,"There is absolutely nothing captivating about this novel. Throughout the novel, only 3 major events occur: one in the beginning, one in the middle, and one at the end. The characters are flat and difficult to relate to. Overall the book was decent at best and could have been completed in no more than 50 pages or so. Hawthorne's writing is totally ridiculous. He goes on and on stating irrelevant details and fills page after page with unnecessary imagery. These pages consist of long paragraphs, some which encompass multiple pages. If I didn't have to read this for class I definitely would not have read it on my own. I'm not saying that it is a difficult novel, but it is an unpleasant one. In the end, if you are looking to read great American novels, skip over this one and go read some Steinbeck or Twain."
+2,Tragic,"Beautifully descriptive, tragic story. Little pearl was the most captivating character in my opinion. Good read, would recommend to Jane Austen fans."
+2,Great,Great American classic that you can get for free on kindle. I was supposed to read this back in high school but wasn't not interested at the time. But now with the benefit of age I can really appreciate it.
+2,It's nice,it's nice. Very nice. Good indeed. I like it. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Exciting. Yes. Do you agree? Hester. Dimmesdale. Pearl. Chillingworth.
+2,Classic tale,Loved this book as well. The movies as always stray from the book- I was pleasantly surprised and taken in by all the characters.
+2,A Classic Worth Reading,"My son had to read this for school and ended up really liking the story. It opened up dialog with us (his parents) about social situations, opinions and morality.I asked him about this review and he chose the review title and star rating."
+1,DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!!!!,"Please, I beg of you, if you have any respect for your own time whatsoever, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!!! Maybe if a couple of generations completey ignore it, it will cease to be a so-called classic. First of all, it is written in pretty difficult language. That is all fine and good if the book is worth the effort, but this one definitely is not. The author has no knowledge of subtlety and his message is both wrong, I believe, and poorly conveyed. The second star is given only because his use of language is sometimes impressive, but I would sooner read a taudry romance novel than re-read The Scarlet Letter."
+2,My favorite classic,"Anybody who enjoys a book should read and keep The Scarlet Letter in their library. It's a classic, must-own for anybody that values the concept of reading. And if you didn't like it the first time, read it again and give it a second chance. I've read it about six times and it gets better each time. Cherish this book."
+2,Scarlet Letter review,"Haven't finished the book, but love it. Little Pearl is my favorite character. The language is a little unfamiliar but very descriptive and eloquent. Recommend for anyone interested in religiosity of colonial times."
+2,Excellent romance in an excellent edition,"Hawthorne's best work is central to understanding the trajectory of american culture from the Puritans to the moderns. Still, many of the book's allusions will be cryptic to contemporary readers. The footnotes and appendices make the book more available without all the weight of the Norton edition."
+2,The Scarlet Letter is a really good piece of Literature,I thought that The Scarlet letter was a great piece of Literature and was a brave step for Hawthorne to take in this book during the time he wrote it. I would definatly recommend this to other readers.
+1,"Terrible book, do not read it.","Hawthorne's dull prose really gets to you after a while. The book is filled with antiquated language, and is basically an account of a Puritan woman who suffers because of her adultery. I was forced to read this book for my English class, and it was a terrible waste of time. Hawthorne hits you in the face with run on sentences that take up the entire page. I do have one good thing to say about this book however, for all you insomniacs out there, read it! It induces sleep in minutes! ZzZzZzZzZzZz....."
+1,Meaningless Drivel,"I stongly dislike this book. There is too much meaninglessness to it. I can read seven pages for something that can be stated in one paragraph...it's awful. Only Webster would be able to read this and not use a dictionary. I have understood two chapters! I don't see why an English teacher would like this book because it is full of empty sentences! It is hard for one to read this book without his mind wandering. As I stated before, this is not my kind of book!"
+1,Worst. Book. Ever.,"It is my invariably correct opinion that the so-called author responsible for this overly extravagant and flamboyant style of writing should be dragged into the street and summarily executed, with EXTREME prejudice, for crimes against humanity and the English language."
+1,Who Chooses Classics?,"I don't see how this book gets so much attention as being ""one of the best novels ever."" It's very short, and very boring. It's written in old english, which adds to the difficulty, and even if you can understand it, you finish the book and say, ""Ok, so what's the point?"" There is absolutely no point to this novel. Entire chapters of the novel are void of dialogue and appears as a wall of text, and the description is so vague that you can't even tell what a character is doing half the time."
+1,"""Hallelujah!"" is what I said when I finished this book","This novel was the most boring book I have ever read. I would never put another person through the torture of reading this long-winded dull attempt at a scandalous and exciting romance. Even though there is much symbolism to be found, when is one supposed to find it, while they are sleeping? Another factor of my displeasure with this book is that I love to read and now hesitate to pick up another Hawthorne piece. How did this book become a ""CLASSIC""?"
+2,a must read,Everyone needs to read this classic. An amazing look into the piousness of the early settlers. I really appreciated it a lot.
+2,Teachers: This is not his best novel,"Any Hawthorne work, including this one, shows why the author remains one of the most celebrated in American literature. As to subject matter, kids are more receptive to the likes of ""The House of the Seven Gables."" Perhaps adults would be too if they hadn't been forcefed ""The Scarlet Letter,"" complete with the Customs House filler, in high school. Lest the reader find this teacher cynical, note the five stars. (I also have a dog named Hawthorne and had another named Prynne.)"
+2,Very good and very unlike the movie,"I am an avid reader, specially of books in the English language. The movie ""The Scarlet Letter"" has been a favorite of mine, but reading other reviews of the novel (other editions) here in Amazon, prompted me to read it. People kept saying they were dissapointed with the movie and vice versa; people kept saying they could not deal with Hawthorne's 19th century language. But I could deal perfectly with the idiom, even though it's not my first language. Both the movie and the novel are excellent, although different."
+1,not kindle ready,"It's hard to put together any nice words about this transcription. It is not kindle ready, although it is textually complete. Should be a freebie."
+2,good,"this book seemed to take awhile to get to me but it still came within the specified time frame so, all's well I guess, and the condition of the book was quite acceptable."
+1,"Boring, very",This book may have been one of the best books of the 19th century but its language and themes don't relate to us very much any more. The Scarlet Letter is very boring and never seems to end. I really disliked the book.
+1,Boring,"My english teacher assigned this book, one I would never read on my own. I am a 16 year old and I enjoy reading. But this book, while it does have a few good points and messages, is incredibly dull. The points are hard to get and I only understood the points after we had discussed them in class. While this book has a rather good story it`s concealed by endless symbols and references, I suggest the cliff notes version!!"
+1,Really Hard to Follow,"This is another classic out in the book world but I find it extremely hard to follow. Hawthorne had a lot of good points in the book but I didn't understand them until they were pointed out to me. If you don't get into that Puritan time period of literature then I suggest you don't read it. There is a lot of symbolism in this book, too."
+2,A fascinating look into another time's mores,"Of course this is a classic of American literature, and, to my mind, with good reason. The story engages and puts one in the time. It requires a modern reader to stretch, but the exercise rewards."
+1,One word: outdated,"This book is one of the last masterpieces written as American literature moved from what we call ""Old English"" (use the much cliched Olde if you must) to ""New English."" And trust me, it shows. Virtually every book ever written during this period, (essentially, before Twain's Huckleberry Finn), bears the same markings - incredibly lavish diction, complex structure and syntax, and all the elements that make for a generally hard to follow novel. If you elevate your reading to that next level, where you're seeing beyond the simple plot and percieving Hawthorne's masterful use of symbolism and metaphor, and are able to appreciate probably the last great novel written in before the literary revival of the late 1800s, then you'll consider this book a worthwhile read."
+1,I was fored to read it too,The Scarlet Letter is a good but long and discriptive book. I wouldn't tell anybody to read it unless they classic books or a Hawthorne fan. This book and also The House of The Seven Gables are based on the one unlying rule of Hawthorne description. His books wouldn't be so long if he would have just gotton to the plot. Now don't get me wrong the plot to this book was good but the movie is even better. If you have to read it just deal with it. All I know is that is didn't hold my attenion very long and I fell asleep a couple of times.
+1,a tragedy,"This is a tragedy in two ways. Everyone dies at the end, and if you have to or choose to read this you will experience a tragedy.I can compare this book to a lobster.People say lobsters are a delecacy and you have to get through a shell to get to the meat.This book is a ""classic"" and you have dissect each and every sentence to get a general understanding.Avoid this book at all costs, if you have to read it in school then you are better off faking a concusion!"
+1,too had to read,I find the old english wording too hard to understand and too hard to read...haven't got into it too far yet but it is taking me forever to get here
+1,Simply the worse book ever.,I had to read this book for my high school English class. I hated every bit of it actually I never finished it. This book does not belong on the list of classic must reads. As a college student now I thought I would give the book a second chance just as something to read for my own personal joy of reading. This is still to this day the WORSE book I have ever read in my life!! How could anyone actually like this back enough to rate it 3 star much less 5. This should be rated in negative stars.
+1,No Active Table of Contents,My rating is only for the electronic formatting of this book. I really feel like I don't have any right to complain since the book was free but -you get what you pay for.The book starts with an introduction to the story which goes on for 18% of the book file. The actual text of the book doesn't start until location 604-10. Unfortunately the only way to find this is to page through from the beginning. It would have been nice to have a table of contents or at least a bookmaark for the start of the actual book.
+1,Should not be a requirement in high school,"To me this book would turn a young person, like my self away from the key and enjoyment of reading . Being a book with extensive mistakes in it, it is very difficult to read unless you are to inerpret it every paragraph or should I say sentence. I't maybe a classic, but I feel that the word ""classic"" comes from just being old........................................................................................................p.s the only reason I put a star was because I had to, to express my opinion on he novel."
+1,"It was like a bad dream, but I couldn't wake up","This book is like a bad soap. No action. No drama. Very predictable. It is about a woman who cheated on her husband with another man. The baby dad is the preacher. Why the couple couldn't have gotten a divorce is beyond me. And the writing is horrible. Maybe Webster would have fun with this book but not a high schooler being forced to read it. Reading this is like a punch in the testicles.. it HURT!!! This book is hell on earth. Don't read it. By the way, I had to give it one star."
+1,Landscape book,"I guess I should have read the last review or even the fact that the description says Landscape. I didn't think it was necessary, it's just a book right?I guess it's supposed to be easier to read in bed. I just thought it would be cool to have the Scarlet Letter be a red book.If you buy this book you will be holding the book like a wall calendar and reading in two columns; first the two columns on the top page and then two columns on the bottom. This just seems really irritating to me."
+2,"THE SIMPLE CONCEPT OF SIN, TABOO","THIS BOOK IS A GREAT CLASSIC THAT EXPLOITS THE IDEA THAT A PREACHER WOULD DO THE UNTHINKABLE AND MAKE A WOMAN PREGNANT WHO HE WAS NOT MARRIED TO. THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE FLESH IS WEAK. I LIKE THE CANDID REALITY OF THIS BOOK THAT DID NOT WHITE-WASH EVERYTHING COMPLETELY AND THE STORY STILL MAKES SENSE IN THE MODERN WORLD, THIS STILL HAPPENS EVEN TO THIS DAY. HOWEVER, THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR IS THE WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOME AND THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT NOT TO DO."
+2,Excellent gift,My 12 year daughter was delighted to receive the Scarlet Letter. She has enjoyed reading it through out X-mas vacation. I had forgotten how good literature can be an excellent gift.
+2,Great classic for the price,"For a first time reading of this classic I recommend this. If you love it you may want a nicer version for the bookshelf. This is a nice quality book though. The printing isn't too small, and neither is the book. It fits right in my paperback bookshelf perfectly with others just like it.And as for the story, I could go on many pages. Just do a few searches for reviews, it's a classic that will outlive all of us and has a lot to say about human beings and our culture, past and future.One of the best Classics, great one to get started on or to read over and over again."
+1,Missing Custom House,"My daughter needed this book for school and specifically needed an edition with the custom house. We ""looked inside this book"" on line and it shows that it includes the custom house. When the book arrived, it did not include the custom house. Very disappointed as we took the time to check and she needed this for class."
+2,Incredibly engrossing,"I absolutely loved this book, it was so engrossing, could not put it down. Hawthorne has wonderful descriptions, it is a fascinating time in history and he brings it alive. A flawless book."
+1,Characterization in The Scarlet Letter,"The Scarlet Letter is overloaded with many superfluous words that requires the reader to sift through them all to get to the actual story. However, the strong characters are revealed through their actions more than through Hawthorne's descriptions. The story takes place in 17th Century Boston and Puritanical Law is heavily enforced. A young woman, Hester, has been imprisoned for getting pregnant while committing adultery. Now that the baby is 3 months old, they have her stand in the center of town with so she can be shamed by the whole town. Her husband just happens to come to town as she stands on the scaffold and thus the story continues in a dark spiral of hidden friendships, revenge, immense guilt, and sin. This story is a historical fiction told 200 years later and is full of symbolism and the ironies of human nature and society. The ending was rather abrupt as if Hawthorne was on a writing deadline and got tired of his own story."
+2,the illiteracy of our generation,"Frankly, in reading the negative reviews it is clear to me that there is a growing body of illiterates among us. It seems too, that the more a book makes one think the more negaive review it receives from some readers.I do agree that this particular Kindle edition is cumbersome to navigate due to the format but it is still an exceptional book and very worth reading. Not only is the character developmet quite thorough and enjoyable but it gives us a glimpse of the society in which it was written. What I always find fascinating is that this, like most other classics, is about human nature, power and the consequences of actions. So in the end these themes are enduring and feed our desire to look into the hearts and souls of others- to be voyeurs-which is what makes a classic a classic."
+2,The Scarlet Letter e-Book,"Great book, had seen the movie but the book is much more. It will hold your attention and is an easy read too.Even better, the e-book was free on Amazon!"
+1,I just don't get it.,"I am an avid reader. I have read many so called ""classics"". This book is just plain boring! Yawn.... I really tried to get into it. I couldn't finish it. I just kept falling asleep. This book contains some seriously long sentences. Some readers have said to just skip the first chapter or so. I couldn't do that. It just seems wrong. If you are going to read a book you should try and read it all. I am sorry to say ""I have not read the Scarlet Letter."" Sorry Hawthorne.... I really, really tried."
+2,favorite classic,"loved it in high school, love it as an adult...Great book and very informative.Book is written well with ability to keep the reader interested in the book and all it has too offer.Characters and other plot."
+1,Childish Novel,"It is a travesty that this novel is even classified with the classics. This is by far one of the most boring and pointless novels in existance. The plot dribbles on about sin and adultry with few arguments. The contrasting of light and dark, with shadows, light and color is overdone and quite childish. Any third grade student can classify purity as light and sin as darkness. More over, there is over a hundred pages of belaboring the point, with no real conclusion. At the end of the novel, all I had was a headache, and I had fallen asleep more than a dozen times."
+1,Jeff the Scorned,"I hated this story. It was long. It was preachy. It was boring. Unless you're interested in catching up on battles with Puritanism, avoid this book."
+1,Ugh.,"I read this book for AP English and had to do a blue-book assignment of it. The word ""ugh"" summarizes my experience.This book was written in the 19th century, and that's where it belongs. It wouldn't be nearly as bad if someone were to modernize the language used in the book, but reading through ""dost thou"" after ""dost thou"" isn't any fun.However, I highly recommend reading Richard Armour's take on SL in his book ""The Classics Reclassified""."
+1,This book was dumb,"I know that saying the book is dumb nullifies all the hard work put into it, but I just did not like it. Sure the main idea and a well written summary makes the book as a whole good, it doesn't help the actual context one bit which was very hard to follow and comprehend."
+1,Avg. Rating too high,"I've bought this book, underlined every hint of symbolism, found all evidence of romanticism, followed every quote involving thematic oppositions, and noted every example of Pearl's rebellious nature and social alienation, but I cannot find one positive aspect of this novel that makes any of my hard work feel rewarding. The only way this novel could give me a warm feeling is if I place it in a furnace."
+1,Received a different book,I ordered a specific ISBN No. and received a different tiny book of the same with different appearence and a different ISBN No.The picture seen online is not the one that I received.
+1,Oh my...,"This novel is absolutely awful. Although it has received over 500 reviews I feel it is my duty to help bring the average star level to where it belongs, at zero. Where to begin... perhaps with the run on sentences, the failure to create significant rising action, the flat two dimensional characters... This novel is full of things which not only bore the reader, but frustrate them as well.The fatal flaw in this piece of literature is its inability to stay relevant. Post-modern society does not really care about, ""Baby daddies,"" and the revelation which is made at the end, and beginning, of this novel is reproduced daily on morning television a la Maury. Unfortunately, Nathaniel Hawthorn you are the father of this literary disaster."
+1,Far too little crime and fist fights,"So I heard about this from a friend at Comi-Con. He did not know much about it, but heard some people talking about it in the food court. I thought it sounded awesome, like Read or Die meets a cross between The Green Lantern and The Crimson Crusader. So I order what I thought was the graphic novel, turns out it is more ""novel"" and less ""graphic"". It was nothing like I expected, and unless shame is a super power (which is unlikely) Hester is just some puritan lady before radioactive spiders even existed!Seriously, I don't think ""BANG!"" ""POW!"" or ""ZORT!"" show up anywhere in the book! I almost gave this one star, but Roger Chillingworth is an awesome super villain name. His physiognomy is dead on as well, like in all comics, it let's us know he is the clear bad guy and we should not relate to him at all. Since the bad guy at least fits what I expect this gets 2 stars."
+1,Get to the point already,Too long. Re-read this and remembered how much Hawthorne's style irritates me. There is an interesting story within but he takes WAY too long to tell it.
+1,Slow moving predictable story,"The story is a very simple one but the action, so to speak, doesn't really happen until the final third of the book. It was a battle to get through the dry middle!Unfortunately the story is also exceptionally easy to guessand the turns of the story are not surprising in the least.On the plus side, the book gives a good glimpse at life in Puritan early American communities and their moral strucutres."
+2,Good book if you look into it.,"The Scarlet Letter is not a dull book if you get into it. It is true that it's language can be hard to read and understand at times, but that does not make it uninteresting. The main story, may not be considered exciting, but the novel is full of literary elements that make it a good book. Several faults are pointed to in this ""perfect"" Puritain town in which the story takes place. The book uses good elements like foreshadowing, foil characters, and a lot symbolism. A main point of the book is Hester's admiting her guilt as compared to her ""lover's"" hiding his guilt. I'm not going to tell you who she had the affair with, but it will be soon figuared out when you see the signs of his scarlet letter. The book may not be as exciting as some, but don't let this keep you from reading it, because it really is good."
+2,Great!!!!!READ ME READ ME READ ME!!!,"Call me a sucker for classics, well I am. This novel brings forth issues that are still with us today. Yes, the book was written over 100 years ago, but it deals with Single mothers in a two-parent society and how the outsiders to the situation (townspeople) deal with Hestor Prynne and her daughter, Pearl. Even today we seem to look down upon single mothers as nothings, even though they are doing the best they can to raise their child(ren) and to survive themselves. Nathaniel Hawthorne seems to be writing about not only the early settlers, but also about HIS time and OUR time all in the same book. I give it five stars because of it's beautiful discription of the trials and tribulations of single-parenthood."
+1,Horrific forced reading,"I will never understand why they force this book on school children, I'm sure there are many other ""classic"" stories that could be included in the curriculum."
+1,I read to pages of this novel and I had to stop!,"I have yet to actually complete this novel. It is so dog-gone hard to understand. On top of this, I have an essay that is due: TOMORROW! Is there no relief?!"
+1,I don't get it.,"I was assigned this book when I was a sophomore in high school (22 years ago). I couldn't get through it; the Cliff Notes version help me pass the test. I found it turgid and laborious reading.I graduated in the top 10% of my high school class. I have a master's degree. Despite my academic success, I don't understand why this book is a classic. I don't understand why Hester didn't just pack up Pearl and her stuff, move to another town and tell everyone she was a widow. That would have saved everyone alot of grief, especially young readers like me."
+1,I hate this book.,This is the worst book I have ever read. The attempts at symbolism are bogged down with unnecessary detail and the language is over the top even for the time period. I hurled it across the room at one point in agitation and disgust.
+2,its as if I were reading the book itself.,I got the auido book cuz I didn't have time to read the book for my english report and exam. I listen to it for one week and did a great book report and did great on the final exam. I did better listen than reading.
+1,Way too boring for me,"My son was forced to read this book for his high school english class. I consider this cruel and unusual punishment. I believe there are some consitutional laws that prevent schools from giving kids this big slop of boring inside about 300 pages. Its the reason why kids these days hate reading, because before they have time to read anything exciting and interesting they have to read stuff like the Scarlet Letter. The only reason Nathaniel Hawthorne is a classic is because he wrote fancy and he is dead. In fact Hawthorne never wrote an interesting word in his life. Its like he went out of his way to bore people to death. Now I know there wasn't much around to inspire good stories back than but I didn't think it was this bad. He drags on a plot that shouldn't of lasted more than 30 pages into a whole freakin novel! Pure insanity that kids are forced to read terrible bore fests like Hawthorne."
+1,"Great plot, horrible writing!!!!!!!!","I believe that the plot of ""The Scarlet Letter"" could have been wonderful & something I would love to read, because the events are all such interesting ideas. I just think that Mr. Hawthorne made them boring through his writing style. Sometimes it just dragged on forever & I really think more of the book consisted of descriptions than dialogue---I couldn't enjoy a book like that. I think if this was written by a different author, with mainly the same plot, it could be wonderful. But this, was terribly boring!!!!!!!!"
+1,get it away,"I usually have nothing to say but good things about book I read! But this book, it does have it's interesting points but I just don't get into it. I rather would burn myself at the stake that read the remaining chapter I have to finish for my English Class. What did I have to do to deserve this? I stood there reading the book with my book in one hand and dictionary in the other, I ended up reading Chapter 9 about 10 times because the information wasn't getting to me. And the way the author addresses the reader, I want to scream. I'm sure in the 1850's this was a wonderful book because of the message it stated back then, but more than 100 years afterwards, people seem to lose interest. And the fact that they make HS students read this book is just plain homicide. STOP THE ASSIGNING OF THIS BOOK! DON'T PUT YOUR STUDENTS THROUGH TORTURE!"
+1,Overrated Pretentious Trash,"This novel is widely regarded as overrated. The plot is not that interesting, the writing style is torturous,the plot twists are predictable. It's a typical example of pre-20th century bad writing. Not to say that any book from that era is crap, but this book certainly is."
+2,The Scarlet Letter,"One ofthe greatest novels in all of literature, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, tells of a life vastly different from those that we live today. Rejecting the present permissive lifestyle to which we were accustomed, the reader is entrenched in the gloom and doom of Puritan society. It is an exposure to a law that tells what to wear, how to think, and whom to love. The Scarlet Letter is a story of law versus human nature, hypocrisy, and of undeniable passions.Enlightening and refreshing, the reader is taken on an adventure and fully understands the risks of living passionately, beyond the limits that society sets. A novel that can be enjoyed by all ages, The Scarlet Letter is a masterpiece of its time."
+2,A classic novel with a contemporary message,"Hawthorne's masterpiece is beautifully written and skillfully constructed. It's message is subtle, yet pervasive: that people we punish as ""sinners"" are often far more noble than their punishers. Judge not, lest ye be judged. Best (or worst) of all, the story is still wonderfully applicable to contemporary life. Perhaps President Clinton ought to wear a big scarlet letter 'A' on his chest for the rest of his term."
+2,Each read is like peeling layers of a rose,"What greater journey than to delve into the human heart? Every emotion one can nurture there is here, bared and examined.Hester, at once forthright and complex, serves as our guide, as she wanders the lambrynth of her own private neart.That we can fall, sin, disappoint and still find redemption in confession make the message of The Scarlet Letter a most comforting tract for out day."
+2,A better read as an adult -- not a great choice for teenagers...,"Well-paced, surprisingly easy to follow despite the language used. I hadn't read it in 30 years, and found it to be much more palatable as an adult than it was when I was a teenager. There must be a lesson in there somewhere..."""
+1,Don't pay for this on the Kindle,"Unless you have the correct size font, you will have a difficult time reading this book on the Kindle. It is not set up to have the text wrap correctly and therefore has a full line of text, the next line has a single word, then another full line and so on."
+2,Strong Woman,"200-300 worddI really liked this book because of Hester. She was a protagonist who refused to obey by socety's rules. She is a role model for women who wish to be free. Sure, she made a mistake. But, don't we all? Adultery is not right, but we learn from mistakes.I really liked to read about the time period because it was so different from our own. It is hard to believe that Hawthorne was only a writer for his time period."
+1,"Slow, Overwritten Drama","It started with a great plot...until he actually wrote it. It was overwritten (it takes pages before something happens) and the protagonists were hard to like. Boring, sappy novel written as if he trying to imitate Victorian prose. There are a couple twists, but the main characters are such morons, it underscores the little action that does happen."
+1,Great Story ... Bad writing,"So sue me ... I just don't like Nathanial Hawthorne. I think the plot is brilliant, but I find his method of telling the story annoying. I'm afraid this isn't an assertion I can back up with a lot of concrete examples, it's just that his writing gives me a vague feeling of malaise. I find this true of his short stories as well, so I never bothered with the other novels. But you'll have to read The Scarlet Letter for school anyway, so borrow it from the library."
+2,"Wonderful, wonderful","Thank you, Erika Vause, for your positive review! I absolutely love this book! I had heard of this novel, but never considered reading it because the plot simply did not interest me. Then we read it in our academic English class (10th graders) and I was absolutely astonished!! Not only by the magnificence of the book--its themes of guilt and redemption are powerful and heart wrenching--but by the ignorance of some of my peers. It was obvious that their dislike sprung from the fact that they did not understand it! Please, please--read this book! You will not be sorry! I promise."
+1,Awful,"I'll admit right up front that I am stupid. I would rather enjoy a book instead of try to find my way through the maze of confusing, endless prose that Hawthorne uses. I found myself empathizing more with Chillingworth than Dimmesdale. A book should NOT have to be dissected and disscussed to be understood!!! It should clearly portray its thematic structure without having to resort to a smokescreen of vague symbols and the word ""Classic"" stamped all over it to force people to appreciate it. Yes, it was heavily thematic and full of symbolism; and it was ""meaty"" (whatever that is), ""deep"", and ""powerful""; but it was dry, slow, and boring. Even someone as myself, who generally enjoys the classics, will fall asleep (as I did everytime I tried to read this book). Do NOT try to speed-read this. This book has no place in a high-school English course; it needs a span of several years to muddle and plod thru, and then try to unravle."
+1,So boring,I am an English teacher and getting through the book was tough. Only Nathaniel Hawthorne can make sex sound boring.
+1,The okay book,"Hawthornes The Scarlet letter is an okay book. It has an okay plot and okay characters, but the book is not one for teens of the 90's. I had to read this book for my English teacher and to tell the truth if it were not graded I would not have read it. The teens of today do not want to read about the ancient customs of puritan society. If it had been about the scandalous affairs of Hester and Rev. Dimmsdale it would still be a best seller. I think this book should be only read voluntarily. If you are thinking of reading it you may need to reconsider."
+1,I HATE THIS BOOK,"I'm sure I would be able to understand the vivid descriptions and symbolism in this book much better, if Hawthorne were not writing in some sort of moon man language. I don't know about the production of narcotics in the 1800's, but I honestly think that Hawthorne wasn't on a natural high if you know what I'm saying."
+1,Don't READ THIS BOOK!!,THIS BOOK SUX! Who cares about Pearl anyways! Someone shoot me in the head before i die of boredom!!!
+1,If your looking to fall asleep than this is perfect 4 you !,"Well, im 15 years old and my english teacher assigned this book for the class. I read only 6 of the chapters and then gave up . Maybe if it was somewhat interesting I would read it - but it has nothing to do with modern life.And to assign such a book at this time in a teens life is just pointless. Like I really care about what happenes to Hester. I've failed all the quizzes that my teacher gave us and most kids from the class did the same. Its one of those books where you read 4 pages and all of a sudden you realized that you were thinking about what you wearing today. Then i have to read the pages all over again. The book is extremely boring !! - I do not recommend it!"
+1,slowly falling asleep,The book is boring if you try to read it without a good look at the movie first but it gets easier to understand once youre in class failing every single test your teacher gives you on it! Then she decides to explain what's going on to you later. It was boring and I fell asleep everytime I went to read it.
+1,one of the worst books I've ever read,"typically, I will force myself to read even the worst books (for class, for ""fun"", because I think I should), but when I read this book for a [...] English course, I quickly realized it was one of the worst books ever (not to be taken lightly, seriously), certainly not worthy of a classic, boring, endless details that no one cares about... blah blah blah. Terrible. I was bored. It might have been too difficult for a 9th grader, but I wouldn't read it now either.on the other hand, my brother loved it."
+1,I only gave it a star because I had to.,"This was the worst book I ever read. I was lost and confused and that was only in the first sentence. You would think that classic had to have some level of goodness, but this book was the worst piece of filth I had ever read in my entire life. It's no wonder that Hawthorn locked himself in his mothers attic, he was mentally ill before he ever wrote the book. If you are a high school student,like I am, you know the hell that I had to go through and I am guessing you never want to put yourself through it again. And to you who have no read this book, don't. You have not, or never will commit enough sin to be put in to the type of hell that this book offers the reader. DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. Oh, and by the way who decided that this was a classic romantic book, there is nothing romantic about this novel, nor anything good. If you are in the mood for a good romance shoot for Nora Roberts or Sandra Brown, they can actually write!"
+1,paralyzing fear,"The pain brought on by this archaicly verbose peice of literary kindling is so great that, while reading, I was greatly tempted to gouge out my eyes to prevent any future encounters with Mr. Hawthorne's ""work"". Please, for the love of all things sacred USE CLIFFNOTES!!! It will save you from years of therapy. I am scarred for live. My soul will be tormented after death and i will be forced to walk the earth in search for reconciliation."
+1,A sin to humanity,"No, I'm not talking about Hester's crime. I'm talking about this STUPID BOOK! If only Hawthorne had kept his job in the customs house (see prologue), this abomination would never have been spawned from the cess-ridden depths of Hawthorne's twisted thinking organ. (You can figure THAT out on your own). This book is untolerably boring (the only proven cure of insomnia - if you don't mind the side effects) and the descriptions are ridiculously entangling. In the words of Mr. Hawthorne himself, this book is ""ignominiously"" dull. PRESERVE YOUR SANITY! NEVER READ THIS! NEVER!I sleep now..."
+1,forced to read the most horrible book ever,"where to bloody begin.... ah.. in my junior year i and everyone else in class was forced to read the book and watch the horrible origanal slow and boring movie. after we got done with it almost everyone in the whole dang room yelled out that it suck, right at the same time. both this and the great gatsby sucked. but i dd surprisngly enjoyed the great gatsby movie towards the end of it"
+1,This book is a wast of good paper,"Oh man, where do i begin with this one? First of all, I want to say that a 1 star rating is flattering this novel beyond all means. The Scarlett Letter is one of the most boring pieces of junk that I have ever been assigned to read. I realize that there is a ton of symbolism in this novel, but if you can't stay awake to find it, what's the point? Also, it really helps when Hawthorne decides to use 15 letter words in each and every sentence. Only person that I would recommend this novel to is an insomnia patient. This one ranks right up there with A Tale Of Two Cities (another ""Classic"")."
+2,scarlet letter,this novel is of course set in england in the eighteeth centuryher a young woman jailed for crimes she commted outside themarriage was branded with a scarlett letter over her bossom.this was tipical of the ear and time.
+1,Looooooooooooooooong.,"If you can read and readily understand old-english, you *may* be able to enjoy this novel.I found it painfully long and didn't even care to finish it, which is unheard of for me!"
+1,Unable to Review,"Unfortunately, I have to say that I am very very disappointed with this order. I ordered this book on Sept 2 for my daughter to read and write a report about for school. (Report is due Oct 25) and to date, October 9, I have NOT RECEIVED it yet. When I contacted the vendor to report last week, I basically received a ""sorry for your luck, but once it leaves our hands, we really don't care"" type of response. Totally not impressed."
+1,Painful,"This was one of the most boring books i've ever read. Unfortunately i did not give up on Hawthorne after reading this novel, that was a mistake. I'd pass on this one if i were you, if you must read this for school I highly suggest getting a summary online."
+1,Incredibly confusing; have a dictionary on hand!,"This is probably the most confusing and worst book I have ever read! The author uses incredibly large words and you constantly have to use a dictionary or else you most likely won't know hat you are reading. From my point of view as a high school (with mostly A's and good at English) student I would not recommend this book to any other high school age students. The author needs to get to the point and not drag on for pages about things that are not important at all. Long setences also makes the book drag on. If I didn't have to read this book for a book report I would have put it down after the first page or two and usually I finish every book that I start. This book had me in tears because it was so difficult. I had to ask my English teacher to explain this to me. Read this book at your own risk, but i do not reccommend it to anyone."
+1,Save Yourself,"I agree 100% that Hawthorne was a brillaint writer. But this book was horrible. A simple phrase of action (Hester walking down the street) would be 4 pages of reflection. I read alot and am a huge fan of John Steinbeck, J.D Salinger, Mark Twian. I hated this book. It was took long and nearly impossible to read. If you have to read it for school, good luck. Otherwise, avoid this. There are much better classics than this."
+1,Ick.,"Three words to describe my feelings of this book...I HATE IT.Hawthorne's writings are dull, dry, and other words that mean bad that start with D. The character's a boring."
+2,"confusing, but good","Being in high school, it took a little bit to understand it, but after a while, I was able to get the basic point of the story. If you know you'll have to read this for school in the future, read it ahead of time. That way, you won't be reading on a deadline, which makes it worse. Read it at your own pace and you will understand it more. Also, the second time through, when you have to read it, you will see many things that you missed, and the story will be much more meaningful to you. (You'll do better on tests and quizzes, too.) Even if you're not required to read it, check it out-it's not called a classic for nothing!"
+2,SAD,"this book represents a time in the past of our country in which we should be ashamed. not only was this a time of ""witchcraft"" and witchunts, but the society was willing to ostracize a human being for adultery. as if it weren't punishment enough for hester to have to wear the ""a"" on her chest, everyone stared at her peculiarly and did not accept her into normal society. i think this is overly harsh, yet this whole book reflects the time in which it took place very well. i would recommend it."
+1,The Next Best Thing to a Sleeping Pill!,"This book literally put me to sleep. I could wake up at 2 in the morning and find the book in my lap, and then have to stress over finishing the assigned reading for my English class. I mean, some of the sentences are about 15 lines long, and the plot, if there is a plot, is incredibly slow. If the author would just tell it like it is, and not drag it out for pages, the book would be only about a third of the length that it is. Boring, boring, BORING!"
+2,great!,"I've never heard of this author before so reading this was a bit of a gamble with me but I liked the sound of it. Well, I'm glad I took the risk. I was sucked into the characters lives and anxious to discover thier outcomes and fates. The plotline fell into place so well and wonderfully. Despite the fact that it wasn't full of suspense it was still SUCH a page turner. I loved the way the book was written, each line meant something and each line was meant to be there and each new page was like a new poem.It made me concentrate too. It's not the kind of book you can read half asleep before bed time, this book required my full attention."
+2,Beautifully Done,"The story of hester is by itself a master piece worthy of its highly commended status, however the annotated version really helps the reader understand the historical references and many archaic words."
+1,Not What it is Made Out to be...,"It shocks me that the Scarlet Letter is the most taught book in the nation. It may have much symbolism and so on, but it is a convoluted mess. The author is completely detached from his audience, and for some bizarre reason, he feels he has to explain every little thing that happens in great detail. It is also irrelevant to our modern times. In our days people need to be reading things like Huxley, Orwell, Fitzgerald, Bradbury, Hemmingway, Steinbeck, Salinger, and many other great 20th century writers. This book is only relevant to those interested in the time period which it discusses."
+1,hate this new format,"I didnt realize when I ordered it that the type was turned side ways. I bought this as a gift, but not sure I will give it.I guess someone might like the format, but I dont."
+2,Wonderful,"Once you get past the language barrier, this book is an amazing read. To see the tragedies that some women went through at one point in history is a great thing, and to remind us never to let history repeat itself."
+1,Need a dictionary!,"The Scarlet Letter is an interesting book. While reading the book I was filled with many feelings about it. I enjoyed some chapters, but loathed the ones describing the characters. I felt as if Hawthorne could have told the story more efficiently if he had described each character as they came onto the scene. The book made me feel inferior and uneducated. I made so many trips to get the dictionary that my legs got tired. I enjoyed the general story-line, but I could have left the adjectives behind. Pearl was my favorite character because she had a priceless intuition that helped me read the book. I would have been lost without Pearl's hints. I would not have read this book if not required to by my English teacher. Attack it if you dare!!"
+2,An Excellent Portait of Puritan New England,"Nathaniel Hawthorne's ""The Scarlet Letter"" is a vivid (and accurate) portayal of life in Puritan New England. The prejudices, superstitions and institutions of the society are expressed so well that contemporary readers, who have little knowledge of New England's history, are able to feel the oppression and religious pressures that were common in that society. Indeed, this work is comparable (if not superior) to Arthur Miller's Crucible."
+1,Leave this one to the bibliophiles,"Yes, I am a 17 yr old high school kid. But I can tell good books from the bad ones. ""The Scarlet Letter"" is a ""classical"" tale of 2 lovers. To be concise, this novel is too wordy to be enjoyable. People can say it's a classic romantic novel, it has good character developments, it has good themes and ironies, blah blah blah. I, like most people, don't judge a book by checking out its trap metaphors; all in all leave this book to a ""Doctor of Puritanical Philosophy"". If youre looking for a more entertaining classic, read ""Huck Finn"" by Twain."
+1,"Yes, I was another victim who had to read this for school","Ok, when I first started this book I thought it was the dumbest thing and I could not belive this was a classic! (I still can't) After a few chapters I thought it was a little better and thats why I gave it two stars. Also, it is one of the better books that I had to read for school. I still feel that it was a little boring and hard to follow but with the class discussions I understood it a lot more. I still wouldn't reccommend this book to anyone"
+2,a book value,The classic book that is read by virtually every high school student in America ; and at a bargian price
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+1,Not interesting at all,"I was supposed to read this for English class,and had some interest because I`ve heard people and my teacher say that this was an American classic and was very good.But once I heard some of my friends who started to read it and say it was difficult and boring,I got the book on audio to assist me.I only got to chapter 3 and I was trying to guess how many pages were left to the end.Its uniteresting and difficult because the story wanders with absolutly no direction.I highly recomend getting Cliff Notes(which I got and are very easy to understand compared to the book) and possibly the movie(It might not be the same to the book, but having the visual aid of Demi Moore certainly helps the mind focus better)."
+1,This book is incredibly boring!,"This is one of the all-time most boring books. I do not recommend reading it at all. The introduction is incredibly long, and incredibly boring. Also, it doesn't really have the sort of plot that would make it a book you can't put down. I personally fell asleep four different times reading this book. I had much higher expectations for this book. If you are looking for a classic to read, I would recommend The Count Of Monte Cristo, not this book."
+1,Both forward and backward in its ideas,"First of all: those who found the book to be dull, such as me, listen to it on tape (it's abbreviated yet still dangerous = boring to listen to while driving, as I found out). Indeed, Hawthorne introduces some advanced ideas for the times, such as writing about a single mother, as well as musings about women's rights. His obsession with Victorian themes, such as the deification of children, fixation on bodily sins, as well as overdramatization and simplification of the plot equals predictability and annoyance to the reader. While this book could probably be considered ""a classic,"" such as Tolstoy's ""Anna Karenina,"" both are better classified as carefully crafted literary exercises rather than engaging stories."
+1,I am going to bring Hawthorne back from the grave to hit him,"Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, this the worst book i've ever read, I consider myself open to all fine lterature but I absolutely hate this book. But the writing is superb!"
+1,Not Worth Reading,"Yes the writing is poetic...but the book says the same thing over and over. I didn't feel like I learned anything from reading this book, the characters are rather flat and the symbols are far too obvious and there is too many of them. It's like Hawrthorne had a contest with himself to see how many symbols he could cram in."
+2,Power to women,I read this book when I was 16 and I totally fell in love with it. I love the power it hands over to women. Hawthorne does a great job in illustrating the kind of prejudice society extends to women for actions that can be equally distributed to men but even more so he shows the determination of a woman to overcome whatever adversities may be present with renewed pride and dignity.
+1,it was very slow.,"Hawthorne was a excellent writer for the 19th century, however, this book is very slow and often has no dialog for over a chapter. The descriptions get very long, boring and tedious. As you read this book your mind starts to wander and you can't remember what happened for chapters at a time. The only was I was able to get through it was by reading Cliffs Notes then the book."
+1,It wasn't good,"I starting reading this book with great enthusiasm for my 11th grade English GT class's summer homework. I read and read, and I just started hearing names of people who, didn't make sense. I could never figure out who Reverend whatever is, or that other guy they talk about, I just went a long skimming the book, not able to feel any plot whatesoever! I was completely bored with this book. I didn't need a dictionary whatsoever either, but I will probably need Cliff Notes, so I could understand what the story is about, if anyone can help, please do."
+1,ugh,"Why do books such as this keep being required reading in high schools? Havent there been any authors in more recent time that would provide students more relevancy? Obviously this appeals to those who are truly literature lovers--and that's fantastic. But for most kids, give them something they'll enjoy reading and maybe they'll learn to love literature more. Books like this just antagonize and demoralize those who are not naturally literature lovers."
+1,"A classic...but one of the worst books, ever.","At some point in your life you may have to read this snooze fest, and I pity the day you are required to read it. Hawthorne takes days to make a point, any statement at all, starting from the unbearable introduction ""The custom house"" through the last page. There is no action, no humor, no joy, only the character study of the puritan society, and a ""brave"" woman. Do yourself a favor and get the cliffnotes or use Antistudy.com. Anyone who truly believes this is a good is either a pseudo-intellectual, or they enjoy the same style of Melville, or anything written by Hawthorne. I would give this no stars if possible."
+1,How Can Sex and Sin Be So Boring?,"Throughout this entire book, one part of my brain was in a state of wonder, trying to imagine how anyone could make a book about scandal, sin, adultery, public shame and cowardice so dull. To finish the book was a test of will, and was accomplished because I hate to leave things undone.There are many fine, engaging, interesting novels, both of our age and of Hawthorne's. I can't imagine why one would want to slog through this one."
+1,unfinishable,"A classic? Hardly. In it's time this book may have ruffled feathers but these days it's a struggle to get through. Hawthorne's writing style is dreary and dreadful; if captivating readers was his aim, he failed miserably."
+1,American classic my ...,This completely predictable novel seems more like a beginner's attempt of writing a book rather than an American classic. The author treats the readers as if they completely lack a brain by stating the understood and by completely beating concepts to death (note the reference).
+2,Hawthorne's Masterpiece,"Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter is a tale of secret love, adultery, and sadness. Every person should read this timeless American novel at some point in their life. The strength of Hester Prynne is unusual for novels composed during the time this was published, and is therefore a revolutionary literary work. My only complaint is the length of ""The Custom House,"" however horrible this sounds, I would just skip it, it does not add to the plot of the novel anyway."
+2,Useful for AP Lit,"I read Nathaniel Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter for my Advanced English 11 class. This is not a book I would normally have picked up and read, but I am glad that I read it.The Scarlet Letter deals with themes of love, society's oppression, secrets, a character finding herself, as well as numerous other classic literature themes. I found the book itself to be challenging to read, but I liked the story. Hawthorne explores when feelings and passion conflict with religion, which was fascinating to consider from a religious perspective.Although I did not enjoy the book much at the time I had to read it, it proved to be quite useful when I took the AP Literature and Composition Test this year. When I had to choose one book to frantically review the day before the test, this is the book I chose. Sure enough, this is the book I used for the AP test as a reference.This is an essential book for anyone taking AP Literature."
+2,Timeless Classic,"I enjoyed this book a lot, once I got past the slow parts. Hester Prynne is found pregnant out of wedlock. Since she won't reveal the identity of the father, she is forced to wear the Scarlet Letter ""A"" on her chest for the rest of her life. She gives birth to a girl and she changes her life around, so at the end of the book, people refer to her as ""Angel"" instead of ""Adulterer.""This is a timeless tale because the situation could easily happen in any time period. When we do something wrong, the way we live our lives afterwards is the determining factor of our moral character. One event does not define us. It's our entire lives that should be taken into account. I think that is Nathaniel Hawthorne's point. Redemption is possible for anyone, regardless of their sin. Also, the father who remained unknown to the society but not the reader, suffers enormously because he doesn't confess. This is a good point. When we hide our sins, the only person it ultimately hurts, is us."
+2,One of the Greatest Books Ever Written,"The Scarlet Letter is an excellent book. Hawthorne spends so much time discussing the characters' thoughts and motives that by the end of the book, you can understand why the people act the way they do. It makes them seem almost real. He relates nature to what the character's are experiencing that makes the story even more powerful. In one place he told of a rose bush that grew by the prison so it seemed Nature was saying that even though other people had abandoned them, someone could always count on the nature's love. It's very beautifully written. The story of adultery and jealous spouses happens in our own day which makes The Scarlet Letter relate to the reader. It's just a great book all over, and I feel that it's one of the best ever written."
+1,Does not have true plumeria scent,"I used to live in Hawaii. Plumerias were abundant, both growing and leis. I was excited to have that scent again in a lotion. The lotion itself is your average body lotion consistency. However, there is NO way that this is a true plumeria scent. I would not order their other ""Plumeria"" products (which are more expensive)based on this lotion."
+2,Just as described,"This bench was easy to assemble, but I would suggest that you have someone else help you to hold the parts while you screw them together. Otherwise it might be too difficult, not in design, but just in holding the large pieces in the right place. I put the bench on my front patio which is uncovered. It doesn't usually snow in Seattle, but it did this year, and the bench remained uneffected. The bench has also with stood the Seattle rains. This bench is as stated, element proof! Great for summer yard lounging as well. I have been 100% satisfied!"
+2,The ultimate for women,"My wife has several workout books but as she states, ""not one matches Arnold's"". This book not only covers subjects like what to eat, it also goes into great detail on what workouts work what muscles. Great book!"
+1,Boring,"I love Arnold and what he has accomplished so it suprised me to suggest that women should start out using 3 lb weights. Sorry, you won't get results like that. This book my be good for seniors or those with limited physical ability."
+2,Dual Language- Selections from Don Quixote,I have found that this is an excellent tool for vocabulary building. I am able to understand the meaning immediatly and hope to continue buying dual language books for this reason.
+2,Best one in Tomato Trilogy,"Return of the Killer Tomatoes is hilarious. Anthony Starke is great. J. Stephen ""Rock"" Peace is back as Lt. Wilbur Finletter. This is the best movie in the Killer Tomato Triolgy."
+2,Pretty Fricken Sweet,"You know the movies, and if you're looking at this page, you probably love them. The bottom line is, you get 6 classic campy DVDs, in their own cases, for a good price. Some of these DVDs are hard to find on their own - I personally had been looking for Return to Horror High for quite some time, before I decided to get this set. It's well worth the money - you won't be disappointed."
+2,FT rules,Talk about a hokey plot and cheezy acting -- this movie is GREAT !! The 1980's will never be forgotten as a decade of some really sad movies. My God does George Clooney look young and with that mop of hair..... Can't wait to see The Killer Tomatoes take France.
+2,100 times better than the first,This is the best movie since Monsturds no wait this movie is better than Monsturds even. You will not find a much better than this film. The first film wasn't even close to as good as this 5 stars way up for an excellent come back!!!
+1,Too Stupid,"I bought this for my grandson who loves ""cheesy"" movies but even he said this movie was too stupid. The first Killer Tomatoes movie at least had some funny parts. This movie doesn't. Don't waste your money."
+1,DECEPTION!,"Warning -- the two songs listed as ""Little Steve"" were written by him but are not the originals nor performed by him!"
+1,Warning: You are not downloading Little Steven,"I tried to download ""Forever"" by Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul, and through a very deceptive listing accidentally downloaded this very substandard cover version. It's not the .99 cents that was stolen from me that I am worried about. It's a local bar band cheating people by listing the original artist as the performer when they know perfectly well they've never been in a studio with Little Steven."
+2,Warming Dishs Sooooo Helpful,"The Sassy Baby warming dishes are great! Add the hot water let it sit while you get baby ready to eat and away you go. Also keeps the food warm while baby is eating. The bright colors also hold the babys attention. We bought two one for home and one for grandmas house.Sassy Baby Warming Dish, Colors May Vary"
+1,Not what we expected,"The suction on this dish does not really work. The only thing I could get it to suction to was glass. we never really wanted it for the warming part, just for the suction. All in in all, we were not very satisfied with this purchase."
+1,Not user friendly,The dish is not easy to take apart for cleaning and I wish I could put in it the microwave.
+1,Not worth it,We tried this dish a couple of times. It didn't warm the foods that much more than just putting warm food on a plate & feeding it to your hungry baby. Just another (unnecessary) step in the feeding progress. Don't waste your time.
+2,Great warming dish,"I love this dish. I try to keep from microwaving my baby's food, so I put really hot water in the base of this bowl. It warms my baby's food (even food from the fridge) and keeps it warm. As another reviewer said, the dish is very difficult to separate."
+1,NOT USER FREINDLY,"This product is a good idea however:1. The fill hole, is not large enough to fill the bottom of the dishwith hot tap water without getting water into the serving tray.2. Can't be put in the Micro.3. Extremely hard to open bottom compartment to clean.4. Extremely hard to open and close ( I and my daughter have to use abutter knife to pry open).5. Not good for a grandmother's hands that has joint problems.6. Doesn't keep food warm for very long.Perhaps going back to the drawing board would help this product!"
+1,Disappointed,"Maybe in time I will figure this plate out, but I cannot get the suction to work and there were no directions with it as to how to take it apart, use the suction, clean it out. It may seem simple, but a harried mother needs these details! I am disappointed as it is utterly useless to me, at least as far as being a stay-put dish, which is why I purchased it."
+1,Not User Friendly. NOTHING that says it's BPA-free,"Nearly impossible to disassemble for cleaning.Hole for water is tiny.Bottom gets very hot to handle, food takes awhile to warm up, then remains warm for only about 20 minutes.MOST importantly, IS THIS DISH BPA-FREE OR NOT? I've seen it listed on BPA-free lists on the web, BUT, there is nothing on the package or product description that deems it so."
+2,Sassy Baby Warming Dish vs. Gerber Bowl,Keeps food warm. Sticks to the tray of the high chair. Gerber bowl doesn't stick. The little dividers are nice for serving. The only complaint is that it is very difficult to get the divided bowl off the bottom.
+2,just what i was looking for,"i do not use these for warming the food. i did try that once and it was just a pain. i purchased the bowls because they are divided and stick to the high chair. so they are great for that, but i would not recommend getting it if you are just looking for a warming dish."
+2,Must-Have for Children's Library,"I ordered this book as part of a third grade curriculum for my son. These Everyman titles are really wonderful-- beautiful binding, heavy pages, amazing illustrations. I was not disappointed with this book. It is the kind of book we will read again and again and hopefully pass on to the next generation. Hawthorne's rendition of the myths and fables is classic and engaging, and Rackham's illustrations are worth the price on their own."
+2,Very informative,"I just returned from a month-long trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, and I found this book extremely useful for Cambodia. Not so much for hotel listings, etc., but for no-nonsense background information on Angkor, Phnomh Penh, and Siem Reap. The Vietnam portion was helpful as well, but I relied more on the Lonely Planet and Rough Guide Vietnam editions for that country. I would definitely recommend this book to someone traveling to Cambodia over the Lonely Planet edition, which is *really* outdated."
+1,...,I purchased this book and attempted to use it as a resource for a trip to Cambodia in July 1999. The only current information in the entire country section was that Pol Pot has died. Cambodia is a fascinating place to visit...Too much has changed for this book to be of any use
+1,1996 edition of book is outdated,"The book WAS good in its time but EVERYTHING related to traveling in this area of SE Asia, especially Laos, has changed drastically in the past three years. Frankly, a 1996 edition should be sold as remainders at about $2, then someone who wanted only info about the people or the temples could get ethnographic info only! I was in Laos this past August 1998 and most published info, except the Internet updates by an Australian in Nong Khai,Thailand, who does visas to Laos, was wrong and very outdated--especially the most important things like availability of visas and safety of bus/road travel. Real traveling info from books like this that are so old could be very misleading!"
+1,Disappointing,"This book is getting mixed reviews. It seems like friends of the author say its great. Those who tried to actually use the book are disappointed that everything is so out of date. This edition was not updated since the first edition and is now really out of date. Things change, but sloppy research is always out of style."
+1,Arrived broken!,"Well, this is one of those ""you get what you pay for"" kind of reviews. Didn't pay much, didn't expect much, but basically functional would've been nice. The generator came broken (probably a miswire internally). Yep, I checked the outs with a meter... and if I finagled the probe inside and touched the right spot, I got voltage. Just not externally. Too much trouble to return it and convinced my 10-year old to go with a real light powered by batteries."
+1,complicated,"I still haven't figured out how to put this light together. When I do, the wires appear very delicate and I doubt it will even work. The directions are atrocious. But at least it doesn't require batteries, so you can feel good about not destroying the environment too much."
+1,junk,"this thing is nothing but s piece of junk it came broke,didnt,work i wouldnt of rated it but i had to:[DO NOT BUY THIS ITEAM-it is nothing but a piece of junk"
+2,"entertaining, but not for everybody","Although, in a certain sense I did not like this movie - one thing that I did find that I did like was that it was entertaining. It's a daring movie that take a rare look at what we've been missing in today's corperate -hectic (kiss butt) culture. And that is emotional honesty. It's like a release, a drug, or even bad music that we enjoy because it allows us to express ourselves for who we know what we are to be what we are, and not necessarily how we act in everyday life. We definately need more movies like this (despite what some critics may say)."
+1,Adam Sandler lame as ever...,"I was told that this was a decent movie.But I didn't care for it. I find Adam Sandler as funny as Jerry Lewis, not very...The animation was pretty good however."
+1,One of the worst I have ever seen,Do not buy or rent this. Adam Sandler is officially a no talent hack. This is not for children or anyone for that matter unless lame brained scattological humor with absolutely no point is your thing.
+1,Nauseating!,"If you are adamant to watch this movie despite all the negative reviews, please do it after the Holliday season. This is the most depressing, sad, pathetic, sarcastic and cruel movie that I've ever seen in my life.Through all the movie I felt that I am going to cry and was depressed for the rest of the day. Basically it is a movie about a guy that lost his parents during his childhood, twins with serious genetic disorders and a single mom. How somebody could find it funny is beyond me.If you want to kill the Holiday spirit and get into a deep depression than this movie is perfect for you! If not - skip it."
+1,Spare yourself.,"This movie is such a bizarre combination of morality and immorality it seems like no one would really like it, but there are always exceptions.If you're looking for a sweet Christmas tale, watch A Christmas Carol or The Grinch. If you're looking for potty humor, watch Beavis and Butthead. This movie tries to be both, and in the end, the sick humor and complete meanness just cancel out the moral message the plot tries to portray, leaving the viewer with nothing. Anyone who has the impression from these reviews that this is a ""moral"" movie, please beware, it is far, far, from it. There were glimmers of morality and good humor in there, but they were all but eclipsed by the nastiness."
+1,Adam Sandler's eight crazy nights,"I thought this was a big dissapointment! It is crude beyond ""good taste."" I wish I could return the DVD but I don't have my receipt so I'll just ""trash it!"""
+1,A very disappointing movie,Its sad that a animation that is clearly made to attract children was made with such rude humor and disrespect towards others. How this animation could be recomended for anyone is beyond me. Shame on you Adam Sandler that your ability is not used for more postive purposes.
+1,8 Crazy Nights,"DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! One reviewer states, ""the funniest Christmas movie ever"". This could not be farther from the truth. I like many of A. Sandler's movies. However, this movie sucked really bad. It was crude and not funny (reindeer pooping and eating poop?...come on!). It was irritating and not funny (the old man's voice was so grating, it made you want to scream five minutes into the movie). Most of all, the movie was boring and embarrassing to watch in mixed company. I still can't believe I wasted $4.00 to rent it."
+1,Clean it up!,"The Story is appropriate and some parts are really funny but some of it is horrible (sickest humor he's done in any of his movies that I've seen). Definately not for kids. I expected better after Mr. Deeds. Adam Sandler is really talented and there is no reason he has to produce such trash. I love the Chanukah Song! I'm not a Jew but it makes me want to celebrate Chanukah.There are only two real redeeming features of the movie. These are the little old man Whitey, because he loves everyone in his actions even though they treat him like ..., and Stone's repentence (for lack of a better word) at the end."
+1,"1 star, since there's no ""zero stars"" available","I can't believe the reviewer who turned this off after the first 30 minutes. How in the world did anyone watch this for 30 minutes? So I only watched 10 minutes, but a movie that starts the way this one does is not getting any more of my time. My hairdresser highly recommended this, and all I have to say to her is, don't give up your day job to become a movie critic! Total garbage."
+1,Eight Crazy Nights,"I couldn't tell you how this movie ends, we turned it off after the first half-hour. Not appropriate for children, not entertaing for adults. Our dog even left the room. Don't waste your money."
+1,Parents - Don't Let Your Kids Watch This Movie,"Someone I know bought this in a discount rack, thinking it was what it pretends to be -- a children's holiday cartoon. Nothing could be further from the truth. I could not believe what a disgusting piece of filth it is, full of perverted sexual innuendo. Movies like this should not be marketed toward children, and no matter what the rating, that is who they were trying to target by making it look like a children's holiday cartoon. It should be kept in the back room of video stores with the restriction that only adults could see it (and then only if they have absolutely no taste nor moral fortitude whatsoever). I can't give this as strongly negative a review as it deserves! I only gave it one star because they wouldn't let me give it none."
+2,sandler is da bomb,8 crazy nights was a movie that was touching and hilarious. Adam Sandler was good and should be seen by families.
+1,The thrid in a string of flops for Sandler,Eight Crazy Nights is the thrid back to back unfunny movie(following Little Nicky and Mr Deeds) that Adam Sandler has made in the past two years. Eight Crazy Nights is full of toiler humor and unfunny one-liners. I may have laughed once or twice if these movie. They should have called Eight Crazy Ways to ruin a comic's carrer.
+1,i want my money back,"Most likely one of the worst movies i have ever seen! I went to see this movie with about 5 or 6 friends, when it was over, we all wanted our money back! The movie is not funny at all. Believe me i love adam sandler but this isnt even a comedy, there are alot of sad parts in it, but they label it as a comedy. All this movie actually is happens to be is a fairy tale for little kids, huge waste of money. If you want to see a real adam sandler comedy wait for anger management or rent happy gilmore."
+1,terrible movie,"I used to be a fan of The Simpsons, but now much more of a South Park kinda guy, so it's near impossible to offend me really.. The humor was good in some spots, but overall I fould it to be annoying and pointless. The emotion and general plot was pretty good, and I've always liked Sandler for his singing abilities and SNL work, but this movie was bad (some of the singing was okay, but personally I didn't like half of it). Most of the content is incredibly gross and could make you vomit if eating, but that's Sandler's great gold."
+1,Not a Good Hanukkah or Christams Movie!,"This movie was terrible!""WARNING SPOLIERS MAY BE POSSIBLE!""Well it starts out with Davey, a drunk who is crude and mean. Then when he gets into trouble he's doomed to community service with the town migiet Whitney, (No offence to little people out there, that it not my intention to offend anyone). Whitney sounds like Woody Allen on crack, and his fernal twin sister Elenaor isn't any better.Well Davey does all he can to offend Whitney. That is until his place burns up! So he moves in with Whitney and his sister, and they set some ground rules. Then as the movie goes on, they make a big deal about Davey having little emotion, and when he cries it's all the sudden a big deal! And for some reason the deer in the woods talk, and help Whitney out. What or who is Whitney supposted to be Santa Claus?I hate the music in it, the voices are annoying, and the characters are mostly unlikable! So warning to parents, keep your children locked up from this totally bad movie!"
+1,The worst movie ever made,"Yeah, it sounds like a cheery holiday movie for the kids, but it isn't.It's mean-spirited movie that goes nowhere. It's crude and rude as you would expect from Sandler, but not even in a funny way. Imagine Sandler pushing a little old man in a port-a-potty down a hill so that he becomes a frozen sh*tsicle...then imagine reindeer coming to lick it off him and getting sh*t stuck in their teeth. Yup, that was in there and was about the extent of the humor therein.Please don't buy this. And if you do, BE SURE to watch this before giving it as a gift or letting your children watch it."
+1,ive seen this before...........,"this is the worst comedy evericould tell this was an adam sandler movie right from the startit its a compilation of all the weak jokes from his past movies and albums, actors and songs put together to make a very dissapointing comedy. Had i known this movie was so bad, i hoped someone would have brought it TO MY ATTENTION YESTERDAY!!!!"
+1,ugh,The packaging was coming off the back of the package and the box it was in was distorted. I wanted to give this as a christmas present but it doesn't even look new!
+2,Awesome,I have been a huge Adam Sandler fan for years. I love this movie it makes me laugh so hard. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a change from the same old same old holiday movies. Two thumbs up:))
+2,Hilarious,"I loved this movie. It was hilarious and Sandler's fans especially will be cracking themselves up. I must admit that it is very crude at parts, so although the cover looks appealing for youngsters, it probably isn't suitable for the young ones. Although, I must admit that a lot of the jokes will go right over their heads.The message is good and the overall story has a message. I cried for Whitey, and I think any movie that moves a person to the point of crying is worth a watch. But it is HILARIOUS, from the triple breasted lady, to Whitey and his sister, to the deer (who's significance I really didn't understand).A must see for anyone <over 13> with a good (but stupid) sense of humour and a desire for a couple of laughs!"
+2,Adam Sandler is Awesome,"This movie is great, but having it on 2 disc special edition maked it even better. The special features are the shiznit."
+2,Crazy about 8 Crazy Nights!,"This movie is awesome. It is the perfect movie for the holiday season. I am absolutely crazy about Whitey, the old man referee in the movie. Elenore and Davey are also hilarious! I love this movie and watch it over and over again with my whole family. Something you should buy because it is great!""Smell you later poopsicles!"" (A funny line from the best movie in the WORLD!!!)"
+1,Childrens Humor Not Suitable For Children.,"I want to say first that I am an Adam Sandler fan. I loved him on SNL, I have enjoyed him in everything from ""Billy Madison"" to ""Punch-Drunk Love"". So with that in mind, I had high hopes for ""Eight Crazy Nights"". To say it was a let down would be an understatement. This is one of the worst movies I have seen in recent memory.The only thing remotely close funny is the old man named Whitey. He has a few lines that might warrant a slight chuckle. Sandler's Davey Stone character is so annoying, you will probably be tempted to turn off the movie within the first 10 minutes. If you don't, you'll be treated to jokes about hairy butts, a woman with three breasts, a man eating a jock strap and deer licking frozen feces. Sounds appealing, doesn't it?I am sure some diehard Sandler fans think this is funny, but I don't. Hopefully his first animated movie will be his last."
+1,Nightmare Before Hannukah,"I love Adam Sandler. Well, I used to love him, before he made Eight Crazy Nights. Not only was this cartoon not funny, it was downright trash. I would not recommend this ""feature"" to anyone. ""Eight Crazy Nights"" was short on story, long on time, and wearing on patience. I kept watching in hopes that this cartoon would redeem itself; I needed some justification for wasting the 2 hours of my life that I will never get back. Needless to say, I stuck it out until the credits, and now I have to live with the facts that I: 1.) watched the movie; and 2.) I'll never get that time back. So now I sit here, typing away a review I doubt anyone will read, wasting more of my precious life on that ridiculous movie! HUMBUG! Watch ""Ishtar,"" you'll get more out of it. Oh, and I only awarded one star because Amazon insists you give everything at least one star. I did this under protest."
+1,Okay. There is a movie worse than Stargate.,"Let me start out by saying that I enjoy Adam Sandler movies. I like Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. Sure, they're not great films, but they've given me plenty of laughs. So when I tell you that this is one of the most dreadful movies I've ever watched, you'll know it isn't because of some bias against Mr. Sandler.This may be the worst movie ever made. It is cloying, stupid, unfunny, weird, and pathetic--in a bad way. I could go on about the awful story, the grating voices, the cliches and schmaltz, or the bad songs. (Yes, Virginia, this is a musical. The worst musical ever unleashed on film. No, I haven't seen every musical; but you don't need to in order to fully understand the depths to which this film sinks.)Don't see it. Don't buy it. Don't rent it. Don't send any signal that they should make more cr*p like this."
+1,Worse Movie I've Seen In Ages,"I gave this 1 star because they wouldn't let me have 0 stars. The movie is just plain horrible. The 12 year olds in the audience enjoyed the juvenile, flatulence and other bodily function humor. But, this was the same audience that was passing gas in the theater and laughing at themselves. It will be a long time before I waste money on another Adam Sandler film."
+1,To be honest....,To be 100% honest i thought the movie was boring and too sappy for a cartoon.The old guy got on my nerves and the movie was just so unlike adam.I mean come on we all know he could have done way better than this stupid movie.Im sorry but i just think the movie was horrible.
+1,Sucks,"Yeah well this movie was just terrible. Sandler tries paroding the classic cartoon musical but he fails in every way possible. I mean this is a stupid movie, one song is about how great the mall is and then another song has the logos of different stores singing to him. It's almost a marketing ploy to get people to go holiday shopping more. The film also tries to make the audience sympathize with Sandler's character but once again it fails, we have seen the Grinch and A Christmas Carol too many times to actually care about this Jewish Scrooge. This movie sucks all around with cheap gross out humor that may have worked better had it been live action but that would have defeated the purpose of the film. And one last comment, Why the hell is this a double disc DVD? All of Sandlers good and/or funny movies are singular yet this movie is terribe and it gets the extra feature treatment. This movie sucks."
+2,return to forever proto-type,"Three musicians out of five on this effort formed Return to Forever, so you can imagine a strong resemblance to the ECM first album. I always loved Corea with Farrell, because of the pulsing sound Chick adds behind Joe's flutes, sax, etc., like rain drops or storming. Nice soprano. And ELVIN JONES! I put this up up around the ""Joe Farrell Quartet"" album, and Buster William's bass is great, so much I don't miss Mclaughlin or Dave Holland. A fresh sound, unparreled even now. It makes me want to see the Outback movie. The album cover is beautiful. Finally, the price is outstanding. Before Joe tried funky disco sounds and lost his way."
+1,Inappropriate for young children,"In two of the episodes, the word ""shut up"" is used. My son is three years old and instantly picked up on it, repeated it, and told me it was a bad word, but that James and Duck (the trains) had said it. I would stay away from this one, especially if you have young, impressionable youngsters. I gave it one star, since the wooden dragon train came with it."
+2,DVD Features,"Percy And The DragonOut in Augest06Storyteller: George CarlinStories stops:*Percy and the dragon*Donald and Doglass*The Deputation*Time For Trouble*A Scarf For Percy*The Dieasel*Edward's ExpliotsDVD Features:*DVD Game*Sing Along*Web Fun*charater GalleryAND MoreALSO Look For The Upcoming DVDsThomas Gets Tricked DVDBetter late than Never DVDOn Site With Thomas DVDANDCome Rides The Rails DVDAND DON""T FORGETThomas halloween adventure DVDTO BE COUNTINUED...."
+2,My little Thomas fan loves this DVD!,"My little Thomas fan loves any of the Thomas DVD's, no matter how many times he watches them. They are his favorite and I don't think that will change for a very long time. Thomas provides great life lessons like sharing, caring, and friendship. They get a thumbs up from me as well!"
+2,yo ho ho,arrr matey yer not gonna sail the seven seas without this are ye? this flag will stand up to yer most extreme swashbuckling
+1,Illegible,"It was an illegible **photocopy**. It appeared as if someone took a picture of every page of an original ""Principles of Science"", then faxed those pictures to the printer in order to produce this book.I returned it immediately."
+2,The only boots my husband will wear,"These boots are very well made. my husband wears them for work and he loves them. They hold up well even with every day wear, got a year+ out of the last pair. he also says they are very comfortable."
+1,Why so expensive??!,"Why does this series need to be so much more expensive than most of the other TV shows? Especially considering these don't even have the original soundtrack. The first thing I think of when I think about My Three Sons is the great music that went along with the show, and it's missing from this way over-priced version. As much as I love My Three Sons, I will wait for the original version to be released at a reasonable price before I buy."
+1,Spun Out,"The best things about this heavily formula vehicle are (1) Elvis' opening production numbers (including a nicely staged ""Adam And Evil""); (2) Deborah Walley's ""girl drummer"" role; (3) the Deusenberg; and (4) Elvis' closing production number, the medium walking blues ""I'll Be Back"". Everything else is redundant."
+1,The Road To Love Is Full Of Danger Signs...,"Three lovely young ladies all want Elvis' gearstick in this craptastic musical comedy that's so bad it ROCKS! I just love the title song sequence where Les and the guys 'provide' Elvis with ""...lots and lots of girls."" And who was that chick, the blonde with the short cropped hair who literally shoves all the other chikadees aside to get up and spinout with the King? She looks like she's out to prove she can really score, and I never saw parts move like that before! Elvis looks embarrassed. Anyway, after you've crossed those double lines and Spinout you will want to do so again and again and again. Simply awful, but I mean that in a great way."
+2,Who else would have three beautiful women after him?,"""Spinout"" has Elvis playing a singing race car driver with three beautiful women who want to race him down the aisle to marriage. They are Shelley Fabares, Diane McBain, and Deborah Walley. Looks like Elvis has a tough decision. I can't decide myself. In ""Spinout"" you'll find two veteran stars in the height of their stardom: Cecil Kellaway and Una Merkel in one of her last roles. Also, the man who plays Shelley Fabares' father is Carl Betz who also starred with her as her father on ""The Donna Reed Show"". So, try to not to knock this movie. It's got great songs and the title tune was a top 40 hit by just that much. So, treat yourself to a swinging film that you just can't understand why Elvis wants to stay single."
+1,Presley's Worst Film,"""Spinout"" (1966) represents the nadir of Elvis Cinema - a bad sitcom without the laugh track. The only redeeming features are a few memorable songs, such as ""I'll Be Back"" and ""Stop, Look and Listen."" Buy the soundtrack and skip the movie."
+1,The music's better than the movie,"SPINOUT is another hard movie to sit through, thanks to the weak dialogue and even weaker storyline.Elvis plays a singing race car driver (for the second time), who is being chased by three women. These include a spoiled brat (Shelley Fabares), an erotic author (Diane McBain), and his own drummer (Deborah Walley).The music is actually listenable in this picture. Highlights include ""Stop, Look, and Listen"" and ""I'll Be Back"".Elvis appears to be sleepwalking through this one. His appearance is also disturbing: slightly overweight and his hair looks like a big black ball on his head.Again, not QUITE the worst, but far from the best. Buy something more worthwhile first."
+1,NOT A GOOD SPIN FOR PRESLEY,"This is not Presley's best vehicle but by this outing he was not being allowed to act anyway so he appears to be just going though the motions. The movie songs are not a real treat either, he seems to be singing to everyone including his enemies. (Where does the music come from when he sings anyway). When asked to do this movie Presley should have ""JUST SAID NO""!!!"
+2,Spinout,"My husband and I love auto racing of all kinds. My husband loved this movie. I'm writing this review for him, as I'm not much of an Elvis Presley fan."
+1,Piece of junk!,"This would be a nifty little contraption if it wasn't for the fact that you can't change the top -- my primary impetus for buying it.I have a Handspring Visor and lost my stylus. I didn't want to pay for shipping on a new stylus 3-pack from Handspring, so I went to Best Buy and purchased this instead. Not only can you not change the top so that it fits in the Visor properly, but now the entire headpiece falls out constantly so that the bottom part of the stylus gets stuck in the stylus-holder. Oh, and did I mention that the light function only works part of the time?Not worth your time or effort."
+2,Works and is easy to use,"You drop a fixed number of drops into a fixed amount of water, as measured in the enclosed test tube up to the given line. The number of drops to use is listed right on the bottle. After a few minutes, you compare the color of the water to the color chart on a card, which gives you your nitrite level. It's plenty easy and effective.It could be even easier if the chart was on the bottle (no need for that extra card lying around), or if there was a test where you just stuck a gauge in some water and got the value, but I've never seen anything like that that doesn't expire at some point."
+2,Great Buy!,"This item arrived well packed and undamaged. It looks exactly like the picture, was fairly easy to assemble and is sturdy and well made. Of course, it is an ""assembly required"" piece of furniture, but once put together, it looks like a really nice quality piece. My daughter loves it. It is sized for a child, and is too small for an adult. I think she'll be able to use it through age 11 or 12. It also has a convenient hole in the back of the hutch for her computer wire to poke through. I looked at this item EVERYWHERE including eBay, and Amazon was the cheapest of all. The chair comes included, so don't buy an extra chair separately!"
+2,Great Desk!,"This is the best kids' desk you will find for the money. I can almost guarantee that! It comes well packaged and requires very little assembly. The wood is solid, not the cheap particle board you find in most big box stores."
+2,good quality for price,"This desk is really pretty. It is a good size, but not overly big in the room. I learned from other reviews that the chair is included with this desk purchase, and not to order the chair separately. I also ordered the matching 3-shelf bookcase, which is a slightly different shade of white, but nothing too noticeable--especially since they aren't by each other. We rubbed beeswax on the bottom of the drawer so it slides more easily. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to spend a fortune, but still wants something that looks nice."
+2,Great desk and a great buy! Thanks Amazon:),We bought this desk for my seven year old daughter to keep her lap top on and to do homework. It was not to disappoint. The desk is perfect size for her to sit and work. Very high quality and easy to put together. I would highly recommend this product to others?
+2,Love KidKraft,"I love this desk! In fact, I have two! One for my daughter and one for my son. They are beautiful, flawless and go together easily. They are sturdy and should last a many years. So happy with this purchase!"
+2,Great Value for Less Money,"I searched hi and low for a desk that would work in my son's small room -- I wanted a desk made of wood and available in honey finish to match his other furniture with a small hutch (as a large hutch wouldn't work)...and at a reasonable price. The Kidcraft Avalon Desk is perfect! I took off one star because I didn't realize how short it was - ok for my 9 yr old son now, but as he grows up I'm afraid he will outgrow the desk. It would be great if Kidcraft offered taller replacement legs so that the desk could be raised higher as your child grows. I feel the desk is sturdy enough to go off with my child to college if were not for the short height! Dear Kidcraft...please make taller replacement legs so that the desk can be ""normal"" desk height for later years, making is a ""Teen""kraft desk ;-). Thanks."
+2,very nice,"This desk is definitely worth the money. My daughter wanted a white desk with a hutch and had picked out many over [...] not including the chair. I ordered this one without her knowing and at first she was upset because the hutch is not that big. But once it was assembled she loves it. She is 8 and loves the little cubbies in the hutch. Everything is packaged nicely and there was not one scratch or ding or funny smells. The hardware had everything you needed (no extras) in separate baggies for the chair and desk. I put it together myself in about 1 hour. We did replace the knob with a blue glass knob from the hardware store just to make it a little more unique I guess and it looks great. With free supersaver shipping and no sales tax, there is no better buy out there. Trust me, I have looked!"
+2,Very Satisfied,I was very pleased with this desk and chair- Was able to assemble it fairly easy and now my daughter is enjoying it very much- The desk is quite sturdy and the chair is strong- The delivery of my product was expedited quickly- Thank you very much
+2,Great value for good quality product,"Love this desk and chair set. Bought it for my KG'er who is enjoying using it for his arts and crafts projects as well as for homework. It is good quality, took less than an hour to put together and definitely sturdy material - this coming from a mom of a very rambunctious 5yr old. The only thing is that I can see my kid growing out of it in 2 or 3 yrs. It's not very high and the chair is small, so is more catered to younger kids, i would say probably 8yrs and younger."
+2,If it's good enough for Popeye...,I always keeps a can of this fine product on me person. You never knows when some palooka wot ain't on the up and square is gonna need to be put in his place. It always leaves ya strong to the finish.
+2,A Must Have for ALL Aspects of Love Devotees!,"Being a huge Aspects of Love fan, I was extremely excited to find another cast recording. I was sceptical however, after reading reviews for this recording. After listening to it, all of my fears were put aside. This is a wonderful recording that possesses both brisk conducting and deep emotion from its musical director. I felt that the cast was extremely dramatic and that the piece was very well sung. Having listened to several other ALW cast recordings I feel that this cast was excellent. A must have for all Aspects of Love devotees!"
+1,Cheap and dangerous,"Though I've had this only about a month, it is starting to go. It puts shards of sharp plastic in the food. (From searching the net on this, I find that my experience is not unique, either.)Do NOT buy.Other better brands include Unicorn (recommended by a famous cooking magazine), Peugeot, Firth, and William Bounds."
+1,Skip it - buy the full sized version,This one makes too small and too fine a grind of pepper to be useful in cooking. You'll be cranking away on this thing for ten minutes before you get enough crushed pepper to flavor anything.
+1,Slow,I bought this grinder because it could be operated with one hand. However I was very disappointed in the volume of pepper it puts out per squeeze. If you are looking for a good wrist strength training exerciser this is your grinder.
+1,Multilevel marketing meets education,"I had to purchase this book for a community college class I'm taking. As a ""textbook,"" it has been a complete disappointment. The ""science"" is sketchy, the research is shoddy, and the huge holes in logic are brushed over with explanations like ""you can't prove nearly anything empirically in education"" (straight from page 8!). Some of the concepts presented are interesting, but since Mr. Jensen (no, he doesn't hold a doctorate) provides almost no citations for his claims, there is no way to check his assertions or determine where the theories come from. The book reads like a multilevel marketing sales pitch. In fact, you are encouraged to share it with your friends and colleagues and are directed to a website where you could empty your bank account getting ""certified"" in Mr. Jensen's unique, ""empirically unproven"" techniques."
+2,"Well-Researched, easy to read, practical","Mr. Jensen has saved me and other teachers the time of gathering together the latest information about the brain, learning and so much more! He has made all this scholarly research accessible and fun to read. I wish the deadwood at my school would at least read this book but I hope they would also use the great ideas in it, too, for the students' sake!"
+1,"""Pop"" psychology at its worse...","...Mr. Jensen and his wife have developed a veritable cottage industry replete with workshops, seminars, presentations, publications, certifications -- if you've got the money then they have something to sell you...and all of it is centered around what is termed ""brain-based learning""...but what this book presents is little more than 400 pages of scientifically unsubstantiated claims and recommendations...for example, it claims that the color yellow somehow enhances intellectual performance and, hence, classrooms should be painted yellow...however, he doesn't offer a shred of evidence to back that claim up...it's all just ridiculous...how does this stuff ever make it into print?"
+2,"Get off the dead horse of ""old school"" education","To those seeking an outline of what education needs to practice so ""no child is left behind"" this book is a starting point about how people learn. The flow of the book is easy to follow and considers the research findings of how the brain learns in stages of life. Unlike those who consider brain research a ""fad"", I know from application of the knowledge in this book, the influential changes do produce positive results for students. In the world of ""accountability"" the tools of Brain Based teaching will allow students and teachers a solution in ""leveling the field"" for the students from less fortunate environments, which politicians are clueless about in regards the obstacles of ""survivalists of poverty"". I highly reccommend this book to those wishing to ""get off the dead horse"" and provide a productive environment for education in the 21st century."
+2,Easy read for brain information,"This book was purchased for a PhD level course. It is a very easy read. It gives practical applications to the latest brain research. On a down note, there are not a lot of references documented within the text when Jensen quotes a study, but he does give an extensive bibliography. This book can be used for parents to read about how their child's brain works, or for teachers within a school system. It is a good book to read if you want basic information about the brain from an education standpoint."
+1,Fuzzy around the edges,"I have only read the first 44 pages of this book, so I'd need to read the rest. So far, though, it is interesting but seems fuzzy. The writer makes a lot of claims but I was rarely sure if they were proven or just speculation. This is the kind of sentence that makes me queasy:""Given all the activations happening at once [in the brain], physical performance probably uses 100 precent of the brain"" (p. 39).Probably? Why? Does any one activity use 100 percent of the brain? And if physical performance does, why is that important?"
+1,Brain Based Learning: The New Paradigm of Teaching,"I am currently reading the Kindle version of this book. The book itself is very easy to read and full of material to try in the class room. Unfortunately, there are no page numbers that correspond to the paper version of the book. As this is a text book, it is impossible to cite material and the page from which it was taken. This is really unacceptable for a text book. It is one thing if it were a literature book, and even then, it would be better to have the physical page number of the actual book. If I had known that there were no page numbers contained in this Kindle version, I would NOT have purchased it. I would have purchased a used hard copy."
+2,Brain based Learning,"This is a text book I ordered for my classes for teacher certification. This book is very easy to read, and I am really enjoying it. It presents info and then at the end of a section, recaptures the essence of the reading for you. I would suggest it for any teaching class. I am learning so much from this book. I have been buying all my text books from Amazon because they are so much cheaper, and sometimes I can get free shipping. So far, there has not been a book that I could not find here at Amazon."
+1,Pop psychology at its worst,"I find it hard to believe people fall for this stuff. He writes so much stuff that he pulls out of mid-air, supposedly based on the brain research. If you are unfortunate enough to take a class that requires this, read it carefully. He jumps to conclusions with little to no evidence to back it up. Plus, he is neither a teacher nor a neurologist. He just found something he can write about and sound like an expert. Plus the writing seems written for, we'll, let's say, young readers. Very simplistic, which is not always bad, but in this case, it is.Again, read carefully. Analyze his statements and look for the actual scientific proof for them. You will be hard-pressed to find any, either in his book or elsewhere. Total fluff."
+1,"""Science""","""On average, we breathe through one nostril for about three hours until the tissue becomes slightly engorged; then we switch to the other side. The nostril we breathe through affects which brain hemisphere we use."" (p25)""[T]he female brain processes both language and feeling at the same time far more efficiently than the male brain does."" (p20)These two quotes should tell you what you need to know about the quality of the ""science"" contained in this book.Lord, if this is what we teach our teachers..."
+2,An essential book for movie lovers everywhere,"As far as I'm concerned the most important holiday every year is Academy Awards night, with the second most important being the day the nominations are announced. Obviously, the Academy Awards are my life and Inside Oscar is my Bible. No matter what page you open this book, you'll be totally drawn and completely forget about time. If I had one complaint it's that too much time is spent on recent years while earlier decades are given less attention. Still, it's such a wonderfully written book, so catty and bitchy, but all in fun; I can't wait for the next edition and find out all the shenanigans involving Titanic and how it's possible Helen Hunt beat Kate Winslet...."
+1,Two thumbs down - way down!,"This book was in one word - boring. It talks about the first academy awards...blah, blah, blah...and then the latest. The book is filled with usless babble that isn't even worth knowing! Listen people - DO NOT waste your money buying this book and/or your time reading this book! What a wasteful piece of crap..."
+2,Oscar Euphoria!,"This book is amazing. Its year-by-year descriptions are historical and often suspensful. I remember the first time I read this book, before I knew the outcome of many of the years' awards; each year was a new drama with Mr. Wiley and company setting up the atmosphere of the race. Now, fifteen years later, I own the latest edition of Inside Oscar. It is a constant source of amusement and information. The writing is skillful and clever, and the categorical listing at the back is an invaluable reference. Every year during Oscar season, I will pick up an article by some journalist whose grasp of Oscar history is minimal, and I wonder why they don't just look up who REALLY won in Inside Oscar. I know Mr. Wiley is no longer with us, but I hope Mr. Bona and company continue the great work for future editions. I know I'd love to be a contributor to this tremendous work."
+2,"The winner is....""Inside Oscar""","If you enjoy the hype of the Academy Awards, this is the book for you. Plenty of behind-the-scenes action that you're not going to find by simply watching the Academy Awards. It's gossipy, dishy, and dirty...a definite guilty pleasure. Great index of past Academy Award winners and nominees as well."
+1,"This is a Bootleg,Don't buy.","I would like to recommend to anyone who have thought of buying this box set, to stay away. I've been a die-hard Metallica fan since the 80's, and i have never bought a bootleg album w/out hearing something off of it. I'm also in the Official Metallica Club, we are notified weeks before anyone else that a new album is coming out. They never mensioned this one, so then again i'd advise you to stay away from this item. The Garage Inc. CD is great. I've got all the versions of it except this one. I of course don't plan on getting it though. Who in their right mind would pay almost $140 for an item not even licensed by the band. I hope everyone who was thinking about buying this reads this first, so you all don't get ripped off."
+1,This is NOT a bootleg,"This is simply not a bootleg. It was an overseas limited box set release. The band (or label) has done similar box sets. They did one for the Hero Of The Day single, limiting it to 1,000 copies. They also have plans to release a limited vinyl box soon. This is simply a collectable, nothing more than that. There are no music extras in this box.As a limited box it doesn't really offer very much at all. The CD you can purchase anywhere and the packaging of the actual disc(s) is no different than the standard (Vertigo) version. Do we really need a hat and a flag?For die hard collectors only."
+2,The book that tought me color.,"Itten's analysis and application of color is thoughtful and scientific. As a practicing art director, I have successfully used the theories and methods explained in ""Elements of Color"" for over twenty years. I also teach them to my design classes. Whether you use a paintbrush or a mouse, his ""seven color contrasts"" will prove invaluable."
+1,Kindle edition has Black and white images?!,I've seen printed versions of this book and I've been thinking about getting it for a while. Never in my wildest dreams did I think the kindle version would be in black and white. When discussong color and showing diagrams showing the actual colors really helps. I am soo soo disappointed with this purchase. The books content itself is amazing but I'm going to rethink ordering ebooks from amazon in the future.
+1,Way over my head!,"This book was recommended by an instructor. I am new to this crazy pursuit of oil painting. My instructor called this her ""bible"" of color theory, but I honestly didn't understand much of it. Way too detailed, written in language that may be appropriate for someone who has a degree in fine art or art education, but certainly not for a beginner."
+1,"Itten, the elements of color","The information in this book is interesting, but the color in the color wheels and all color samples are very pale and washed off. Very disappointing.If you need to use the color wheels or scales as references, this book will not be helpful."
+1,Technical book written by someone who does not know how to write a technical book.,"It is too bad that this is practically the only one of the kind. The aim is great, the contents are great, but the author does not know how to write a technical book. The author refers to concepts and terms that are yet to be defined or never defined at all. For example, at the very beginning, the author talks about ""violet"" and ""purple"". Am I the only one who did not know ""violet"" means a color of a single frequency, whereas ""purple"" is a color of combined frequencies? This is a No-No for mathematicians and scientists. For those of who are already familiar with Color Theory, the book must be a great assurance, articulation or enhancement of their existing knowledge, but for those who are new and try to learn as an artist, this is a nightmare. I am the latter kind. The only reason I could finish it was because I am familiar with fundamental physics and optics already."
+2,"Reasonable price, helpful, succinct","Much less expensive than Albers' book on Color and quite as good. Arrived promptly, in great condition. Useful for a color theory class."
+2,Great Book,This book is really helpful for learning about color theory. Its technical but really interesting so you can get through it easily.
+2,Excellent how-to book on training your retriever,"After reading this book, I felt like I was an expert on the how-to's of training retrievers. I have tried out many of these training techniques with my dog and have had fabulous success. And I could swear that my dog has spoken a word or two after several training sessions! I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in having a well-disciplined dog. A brilliant piece of work!"
+2,Psychology class,"The book is well written and very interesting. I don't mind reading it unlike other textbooks. Was a little nervous about it not getting it in the mail before my class started, but it did get shipped and delivered right on time."
+2,Book that tells a story,I loved the way the author brought in stories of various children. I felt like I got to know the children throughout their stages of development. A great textbook!
+1,"Book in great condition, but took 20 days to get it","This book was brand new when I received it. However, it did not arrive for 20 days after I ordered it."
+2,"I am biased, but this is an amazing book. A must have for any modern American art collector!","Well, I am biased, as Warren Brandt was my paternal grandmother's brother. I knew him personally growing up and was lucky to inherit his passion and talent for art. This book is a limited edition, and is beautiful from the beginning, as it is bound in a slipcover and is large in size. As for Brandt's work, it ranges in medium from oil to ink to watercolor, pencil and photography. Each subject is captured in a unique way, and each work tells a story, simply by the subject's pose or by the medium used. If you are a modern American art collector, this book is a treasure."
+2,Nelly Returns to the Waves,"St. Louis rapper Nelly hits the airwaves with the first single from his new album ""Nellyville."" The song is very catchy and was one of the summer of 2002's biggest hits. Not many rap artists can produce catchy songs due to the high level of un-originality that market has (e.g., sampling Broadway musicals, Duran Duran songs, etc..) but Nelly has proven that with this song that not only can he get his groove on, but that he can produce a single with high potential for market crossover success. Regardless of his feud with other old-school rap artists such as KRS-1, Nelly's appeal lies in his ability to adapt to the times, something that many rappers have not been able to do. Only a handful artists such as Busta Rhymes, Queen Latifah, and Ice Cube have mastered the art of keeping with rap's evolution, and so far Nelly has. Overall, ""Hot in Here"" is a great summer anthem sure to keep anyone moving. Regardless of the song's critics it remains one of 2002's best jams."
+1,"Cheesy, dangerous gadget,","I've had the smaller model only about a month. Nevertheless, it is starting to go. It puts shards of sharp plastic in the food. (From searching the net on this, I find that my experience is not unique, either.)Not recommended.Better brands include Firth, Unicorn's Magnum and Magnum Plus, William Bounds, and Peugeot."
+1,Don't buy it !,"This pepper mill does not work well at all, it takes a lot of hand crunching to get the pepper ground and the refill 'twist off' plastic cap on the bottom on mine does not even open.The lip of the plastic cap hits the side of the pepper mill plastic body not allowing the refill cap to come off ! I used it until it ran out of pepper and that's it. Writing the manufacturer to get a refund. Shoddy construction. Get yourself a good old-fashioned wooden pepper mill."
+1,Hard to clean,"We had to buy a new lunchbox for our son after 2 months (a different brand, machine-washable) because this one is way too hard to clean. I have turned it completely inside out, scrubbed between all the cracks, and still food is stuck in the seams andthreads. It is very durable, but we can't get rid of the smell or stains with a reasonable amount of effort."
+2,Crocodile Creek Wild Animals Lunchbox,"I LOVE Crocodile Creek Lunchboxes! They are perfect for Kindergarten and 1st Grade children since they don't require as much lunch as an older child may. It can even hold a thermos drink cup or soup cup.This lunchbox has held up wonderfully thru an entire year of daily lunches, being thrown around in class, smashed in packpacks and drug across lunch tables. I highly recommend this product to anyone with younger children."
+2,Cute Lunchbox,"Love the Wild Animals lunchbox. It's more like - zoo animals.It has a good, thick amount of insulation and is free of harmful plastics, etc. It's also a lot roomier than your average lunchbox and I like this because it leaves extra room for more freezer blocks to keep everything very cold. We also send two drinks, one for lunch and one for snacktime and the extra room is great!I agree with others about this being difficult to clean, so we send a paper plate and have the little one eat outside of the lunchbox, so we don't wind up with crumbs, etc inside the interior seams, problem solved.It's also nice to have a lunchbox that not every kid has, so he knows which one is his. This will probably last the entire school year and that's good for a fabric lunchbox. I would buy this again and will get another next year."
+2,CAUGHT WITHOUT WORDS!,"This album is a breath of fresh air, more melodic tones, great lyrics and a soft spoken ora about it.alot of bans tend tostay away from there true feelings but the lead singer poises to tell everyone how he feels.maybe you can say they felt alot of emotions writing this album it is truly a masterpiece, yeah there first two albums were poorly mixed but this album surely makes up for that.i just love this album its in my top 5 this year.the best songs are:1.bug eyes2.not that simple3.caught without arms4.planting seedsoverall i give this album a 5/5 perfecto masterpiece5/5 for production5/5 for lyrics5/5 for musical pace5/5 for making me a fan"
+2,Great Effort,Simply one of the better bands around today. Do yourself a favor and pick any of their music. I'm sure you'll find it a pleasant surprise.
+2,Well-crafted music,"Please do not categorize this band as they will elude any classification you attempt. That's the essence and beauty of music that's carefully woven and passionately performed.Dredg is an anomale and I pray they stay true to their pursuit and void all ""commercial"" temptations lured by record execs a.k.a. SATAN. Stay the course guys...!OH YEAH I FORGOT, BUY ALL THEIR CD'S AND DO WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T DO ANYMORE...REALLY LISTEN AND IMAGINE."
+2,weird stuff,"Dredge is different from anyone I've heard yet. I can't Tell what this guy is singing about. By far Dredge has some of the most modern, but beautiful music out. Young musicians. you can call it emo maybe. evn if you hate emo check this album out. I bought it knowing nothing about it. Bug Eyes is fantastic, even though I have no idea what it means."
+2,Best Album I Have Ever Heard. PERIOD !!!,"Buy this album, and go ahead and buy el cielo as well. Both albums are near perfect, yet ""Catch Without Arms"" is closer to perfection. I saw dredg in Dallas, TX on 6/1 and they are amazing live as well. I love this band and in my opinion this cd is worth 10 times more than they charge. I can't say enough good things about this band/album. It has honestly changed my life for the positive. This music moves me in ways I have rarely known in my 26 years. Thank you dredg, you are the savior of all that is great about rock."
+2,best album I've heard in a while,"On my first listen to 'Catch Without Arms,' I was a little disappointed. I had been hoping for something that was closer in style to Leitmotif, but that's not what they delivered. But after listening to it a few times, I've gotten over the fact that their style has diverged a bit from their original sound. And, now I think that I do like 'Catch Without Arms' even more than their previous efforts."
+2,Great CD,"I would definitely recommend Catch Without Arms to anyone that is a fan of alternative music. Some of my favorites are: Catch Without Arms, Zebraskin, and Hungover on a Tuesday. You owe it to yourself to pick this one up. 5 stars."
+2,An Album I can't get enough of!,"When I herd them for thr first time they blew my mind I love them and they lyrics , I just love listing to good music!"
+1,Evolving??,"If the word evolving means that you simplify song structures and lyrics and make it more dull and lame then this band is really good at that. How can you say this band is evolving ? Yes it is album that is more easy to listen to when washing the dishes or just hanging around with friends drinking beer, but even so becomes boring. I have a feeling that Dredg has one of the biggest amount of fanboys ever. What they say is totaly irrelevant. I have NEVER wanted this new album to be like El cielo. And i really doubt that other dissapointed reviewers too wanted another El cielo. It is just soulless guys."
+1,Hot lava Indeed,"I completely agree... the album seems so unlike such a thoughfull and talented band. Not to say i've lost faith in dredg , just i need some time to get over this travesty."
+1,a terrible descent,"When I heard their first album, leitmotif, I was blown away (something that only ocassionally happens). A fascinating album, combining various instrumentals with well placed vocals. so some time went by and eventually I bought the follow up, el ceilo (sp), and to say the least it was really damn disappointing. songs were too structured, ambiant sounds were predictable and not-interesting. and the lyrics SUCKED. i was really bummed. but then I saw a new album comming out. alright, perhaps they learned from mistakes, perhaps every song won't sound over-produced and catchy. instead, it only got worse. if you had never heard this band before, ""catch without arms"" will probably sound alright. but if you knew how good they were on leifmotif, don't buy this. i feel like i wasted my money (and i rarely feel that way about music). dredg has lost whatever it was they had. they are just mediocre. a real tragedy"
+1,Just horrible,"I really can't understand why all the reviewers are going crazy over this record. First off, I bought it without hearing anything by them before, but it had been highly recomended to people who like Tool and Mars Volta by Amazon!! They couln't have been any more wrong. So, why did i personally find this so painfull?Well, the whole thing in general is quite painfull. First off, the musicians. The whole band sound like studio musicians. No obvious indivuality or anything new to offer. Then we get to the vocals. The closest thing I can compare them to are Alison Moyet or Anthony and the johnsons. I don't mind Anthony and the Johnsons, but this guys vocals and the music just don't rock. Which is fine. It's ok not to rock! But why the hell, being a Tool fan and Mars volta fan, was I recomended this? It's bland, it's week, and the dubby bass, boring guitar playing/sound... weak vocals.. Actually, forget it. The whole package. It is just lame."
+1,until you've walked in my shoes,"As a father of a daughter with autism, i was surprised by how little time the author contributed to the family life. More time was spent at work and then writing a book when it sounds like home would have been the place to be at this critical time for his family. He writes often about don't critize until you've walked in my shoes yet he has no problems bashing the GFCF diet which has proved helpful to many families. while written with great love for his son, i am not sure his priorities are in order."
+1,The book is irrelevant; how about the author?,"In reading use comments about Yanni's album ""If I Could Tell You"" I noticed this author advertised his book. Regardless of the book's merits, I think it should be rejected due to the author being a shallow, inappropriate capitalist.PS I'm proud of myself for not swearing at Mr. Mcandrew in this post."
+1,Terrible Book!,Author doesn't believe in any biological interventions and feels you should just accept you kid's disability and get on with it. Needs to spell check his work also.
+2,Author Shows Vision,"Jeff's book ""Our Brown-Eyed Boy"" will stand the test of time. Although it has some minor editing problems, the content has character and vision. This parent's insights will be respected for the honesty and love that underlies the effort. I liked Jeff's poetry and pictures of his son at the end of the book. This added a very nice personal touch. I recommend the book to parents of autistic children and to all parents. I was inspired by his honesty."
+1,TERRIBLE DONT BOTHER,neither artist are together on this cd u get five tracks of stanley anf the rest gloria all badly re issued on cd ...please dont waste your money as i did
+1,TERRIBLY BAD RECORDING,I Love Gloria and thought this was an album featuring both artists together instead u get six tracks of staney then six of Gloria not together at all and all very badly re issued on cd please dont waste your money as I did
+2,Heart is awesome!!,I absolutely adore Heart and hadn't heard this album in years! I actually purchased it for my mom and it hasn't left her CD player since.
+1,Heart Becomes a Hair Band,"To me this was the beginning of the end for the Wilson sisters. Sure, there are some okay songs on here, or so I thought until I recently replaced my vinyl LP with the CD. These songs sound so dated that I can't believe I used to like them. To put it mildly, this album was Heart's contribution to the 1980s ""hair band"" movement. Synthesizers and drum machines have taken over for Nancy and Howard's guitar playing. Dreamboat Anne and Little Queen still sound as good today as they did when they were released. This CD does not."
+2,Heart's Capitol debut is a smash hit!,"In 1985,Heart made their Capitol Records debut with their self-titled album. The band themselves debuted in 1976 on Epic. They were dropped from Epic in 1983,following the release of PASSIONWORKS. Bass guitarist Mark Andes was a member of the disbanded Firefall,whose hits included JUST REMEMBER I LOVE YOU and YOU ARE THE WOMAN. Now for the songs:WHAT ABOUT LOVE is a hard-rocker featuring Starship's Grace Slick on background vocals. IF LOOKS COULD KILL was a minor hit. NEVER is another hard-rocker. THESE DREAMS is considered adult comtemporary. NOTHING AT ALL sounds cool. All the other songs are very good."
+2,heart is stiil beating,"heart is still beating after all these years. yes, they did have hits in the '70s with magic man, dreamboat annie,baracuda,straight on,and dog and butterfly. yes, by the early '80s, they didn't have anymore hits,but that's how the music business goes. yes, by 1985,they were ready to strike again. yws,they did have 4 top 10 hits from this great album.those hits were what about love(#10),never(#4),these dreams(#1),and nothin' at all(#10). yes,this album did hit #1 and sell in the millions. does that answer all of your questions? yes,this review is over. thank you and have fun. ed wilson"
+2,With some help from MTV..............,"Heart was back, and bigger than ever. 'Heart' was a last ditch effort to keep the band together. If it failed, Heart would no longer exist. Well history shows what happened.MTV made four videos for this album, and they made Nancy Wilson every teenager's dream girl. Ann was always my favorite sister and she looked real good too. MTV milked this album for all it was worth, and Heart was now an official '80's band', like it or not. This album brought a breath of life into their career that seemed to be standing still.Besides the singles, I always liked 'The Wolf', but 'Shell Shock' was by far the hardest, loudest, most rockin' tune on the whole album."
+2,the best album by a female-lead group,"I love this cd! I never get tired of the songs,especially ""Never"". It's got both fast as well as slow rock which can get you on your feet or put you in another world. No matter what, this will always be my favourite album."
+2,LIFE ROCKER,"Had this one on vinyl back then. These girls know what rock and roll is! This IS HEART at their best [in the 80's].Not only the 5 singles on this album make it awesome but, the other songs are very good! I can tell by other critics that they must expect perfection consistently. Well man, it's ROCK AND ROLL and it's ""HEART"". Just one of the best in the business! They need NO critics! My opinion is that this album ROCKS! It's one of the girls best. LOVE YA GIRLS!ROCK ON! P.S. CAN'T GO WRONG HERE."
+2,LOVE THIS!,"This thing is freakin awesome! You can stand it up, lay it down, or rearrange to your liking. They are sturdy enough to hold several things: shoes, baby bags, blanky, and more! I use them as cubbies for my kids so they can stuff the things that we take with us everyday in there. I love it, and I am planning on getting more."
+1,SOPHMORIC,I REALLY DIDN'T CARE FOR THIS BOOK AT ALL. I FOUND BOTH THE WRITING AND THE STORY LACKING AND UNIMAGINATIVE. I BOUGHT THIS BOOK WITH AN INTEREST IN FANTASY THAT REVOLVES AROUND ELVES OR FEY. I WAS SORELY DISAPPOINTED BY THIS BOOK. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTER'S FEY HERITAGE. THE STORY ITSELF IS CHOPPY AND THE CHARACTERIZATION WEAK. A WASTE OF BOTH MONEY AND TIME. I WILL NOT BE READING ANY MORE OF THIS AUTHORS BOOKS.
+2,Better than the last one and the last one was good,"This is the story of the brother of one of the secondary characters from the Leopard Lord. Farris is sold as a slave by his stepfather. Claimed by two very different gods, his fate will be decided on what he does with his life. Will he be ruled by vengeance and violence? Or will his love of the animals he tends lead him to a different choice? Ms Morland's characterization is excellent, the plotting is much improved (from good to even better). If I had a complaint, it would be that this book did not sweep me into a different world the way that the very best speculative fiction does. However, that said, it was a most enjoyable read, and I'll buy her next book, too."
+2,Very good read,"I like this book much better than her last book, Leopard Lord. The author was able to empathize Farris' feeling and captured it for the reader. The supporting characters were very well written, including Farris' masters and mistress. The story was good enough to make me feel that it truely happened. I feel the author has real talent, and I will definitely buy her next book."
+2,Sword and Shackel Is my fav.,"Personaly this is one of my favorite books. It's one of those books you can read and re-read again and agiain, without getting sick of it. The way Farris is writtin and the way Alanna portrays him is awsome. Then the differennce you see from Farris-to-Bantam is wonderful. If you like reading books that don't hold back and make the characters seem above everything, but sound realistic but also adds magic in with that then, this is a book for you. This also isn't one of those constant blood-bath books or romance all the time books or the main ""character gets the girl everything turns out in the end"" books. It also doesn't have a tragic end were you begin to wish you'd never wasted your time on it. No when you finish reading this book you will NOT regret reading it. I've said to much. Oh, well. Read it and see for yourself if you agree with me!!!"
+2,Good. Kind of Corny.,"Good book, kind of corny (who am I kidding, it was real corny after the first half). I like it."
+1,"poor durability, hard to find replacement parts",I purchased this product 3 weeks ago. I purchased this because the ball is soft and doesn't hurt the little guys.I have 4 children that LOVE the game however after use the ball started to rip. It is now ripped from the pole and I have been unable to locate a replacement.
+2,This is really something special....,"I've been studying music in the classical realm for a long time, but have always been interested in electronic music in both performance and composition. Of all the electronic I've heard from Kraftwerk to Daft Punk, I must say this is perhaps the best I have ever heard. This two-disc set is nothing less than magnificent. The formal structure and sheer smoothness of the sounds from minute 1 to 95 is how music SHOULD be heard in the preset day. I have played every Beethoven Sonata, the complete Etudes of Chopin, Islamey, Gaspard de la Nuit, on and on... As an experienced pianist and professional classical musician, I think I can safely say that these master composers would have GLADLY accepted Hawtin into their inner circle, if not for the plethora of distinct, yet related sounds, then for the complexity of the underlying formal structure that holds the entire soundscape together. This is a modern master-work. Don't miss the chance to experience it..."
+2,a tapestry of subltle sonic elements,"I have been listening to techno for over 20 years (since I lived in Detroit in the late 80's) and Richie Hawtin is still producing some of the best progressive music of the genre. The varied rhythms are layered with such delicate precision that I need a better sound system to truly appreciate all the nuances. A couple of the tracks had some silly ""lyrics"" that I felt marred an otherwise excellent mix by the Minimal Master."
+1,An Album Minimalist in Genre AND Enjoyment,"As a fan of minimalist electronica, I had to check this album out. I much prefer this end of electronica's spectrum versus sets or albums containing tracks which solely attempt to squeeze in as many beats per minute possible.However it is much more difficult to make an entire set of minimalist electronica work. As planned, 28 tracks, one transitioning into the next so that there seems to be no beginning or end. Just one long 75 minute track. Sounds great, but the result is very unimpressive. Hawtin's track selection is just plain terrible, and is the predominant reason that this album is so poor.2.5/5 stars."
+1,Poor Quality Products by Rooster LLC,This cell phone holder is one of the poorest in quality I have ever seen. The Velcro or Hook and loop come un-sewn leaving your cell phone free to fall to the ground. I wouldn't recommend McGuire-Nicholas products to anyone. Their products are some of the poorest made products on the market.
+2,Fun swing jam session,"This is a nice recording of swing and blues style guitar. Lots of fun to listen to -- like sitting in on a friendly jam session. Duke Robillard really shines on ""Avalon"" and the bluesier numbers and Herb Ellis sounds like he's having fun throughout. Recommended for swing fans or those new to jazz guitar."
+2,Love da stuff,"I can't pick up my own guitar without trying to play some of the lines Duke puts together on these numbers! He really smokes on ""Easin' In"". Unlike what some others may say, I think his swing chops are awreet and that the major problem here is that Herb Ellis is a little stale and staccato, but that's only compared with the Herb of yesteryear. This album is a fine excursion into this genre of jazz/blues and will be appreciated by more than just a purist jazz or blues oriented audience. Buy it and enjoy!"
+2,One Who Appreciates Good Guitar Jazz,"Veteran guitarist Herb Ellis and and a somewhat newcomber guitarist Duke Roubillard showcase some fine jazz guitar interplay.Even if you're not a jazz fan, you'll appreciate this fine playing. This quintet presents three Roubillard originals with four standards.You'll hear the similarity between this album and the Great Guitar albums from past years. A fine addition to any guitar jazz lover's collection."
+2,Great swing,"The reviewer who put down Robillard's playing on this has got to have his head up his you know what! Duke Robillard really demonstrates his swing chops on this one - Duke is a master of many styles including blues in the style of the likes of T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Magic Sam, you name it - and jazz in the style of Charlie Christian - He has a very hard hitting swinging style and he comes up with interesting musical ideas in each of his solos. Herb, of course, is a terrefic soft-spoken jazz guitarist. Like Jim Hall he always has subtle tricks up his sleeve. This is by no means a perfect cd - but my rage at the other review has pushed it from a 4 to a 5. It is a fun listen!"
+2,I can't stop playing this CD.,"You can't like electric guitar and not love this CD. It's smooth, jazzy, and bluesy all at the same time. If you liked the music in the film ""Bull Durham"" you'll be in heaven."
+2,A Charlie Brown Christmas VHS,"I have This Charlie Brown VHS,Charlie brown in hindsight looking at his attitude is depressing, but it brings back alot of memories, who didn't watch Charlie brown growing up? no Matter the age. Who hasn't seen a Charlie Christmas Special. or other holiday specials? It's great viewing for all ages."
+2,Oldie But Goodie,"I still enjoy this cartoon as much as I did when I was a kid. The message is still a classic, and the music is timeless. A great way to turn back the clock and experience a simpler time, if only for 20 minutes."
+2,"The true meaning of Christmas, for kids","A Charlie Brown Christmas is my personal favorite Christmas movie for children of all time. The movie is entertaining and funny, just as the peanuts movies always are. Mostly, though, I love the fact that this movie pulls no punches when dealing with the over commercialization of a sacred holiday. Indeed, the movie comes together with Linus quoting from sacred scripture after Charlie Brown asks in frustration what the true meaning of Christmas really is.If you are parent who wants an entertaining Christmas movie for your kids that doesn't attempt to gloss over the true meaning of Christmas by using gushy messages about peace on earth and family togetherness, but gets right to the point of Christ's birth, consider a Charlie Brown Christmas. You won't be disappointed."
+2,"Great show, but no need for blu-ray","I bought this show in the blu-ray edition expecting an incredible picture, but there was nothing special about it at all. The extras are nice but not what I buy DVDs for. There's no reason to waste your money buying the blu-ray edition. They didn't have HD technology when this special was produced and they can't change that. Buy the regular DVD and save your money."
+1,"Wonderful Show, but a Very Poor Version","Let me say first that, yes, like you, I too adore this warm, wonderful Christmas classic. No Christmas would seem complete without it. But it is *because* I love this show (and otherwise would give it five stars without hesitation) that I'm forced to give a one-star review of this particular 2008 remastered/deluxe version. The reason? This new version is out of sync. In other words, the mouth movements of the characters as they speak no longer properly match the actual voices you hear on the audio track. If you already own this version, watch yours carefully; you'll see what I mean. There's a noticeable lag. If you're considering buying this DVD, you might want to wait until Warner Bros. gets its team back to the drawing board and amends this annoying error. Perhaps such a flaw won't bother some viewers; but if you're like me, it will detract from the beauty of this classic every time you watch."
+2,"Oh Mr Schultz, how I love thee",A Charlie Brown Christmas. Does this REALLY need a review. Who doesn't love CB?? Whaa whaa whaa whhhaaaaaa. So glad I finally purchased this.
+2,Love this movie,I grew up with this movie and was happy to find in on a DVD. Glad to be able to get it at a good price
+2,A Charlie Brown Christmas [VHS],This product completely fulfills my requirements for its ease of use. It provides the accuracy I require. It is entirely recommendable.
+2,A Charlie Brown Christmas,"I haven't seen this in years, and bought it on a whim to surprise my family with a christmas eve special treat. It was just as touching and funny as I remembered it to be. We all enjoyed it. I don't remember ever seeing the second christmas program. It was fun to watch, but no where near as good as the first program. This is something we will definitely watch again during future holiday seasons."
+2,a classic,"Call me nostalgic, but this Christmas video remains one of the top Cartoons of all time. Children of all ages can relate to Charlie Brown's life as a misfit as well as his bewilderment over Christmas ""Commercialism"". His desire to be accepted and his quest for the true meaning of Christmas touch your heart.The early 2 dimensional animation is classic. Even children born with today's 3D computer animation are attracted to it. -And Vince Giraldi's music is jazz at it's classiest."
+2,It's not Christmas without Charlie Brown,"Well let me tell you I am a big fan of A Charlie Brown Christmas! It just puts you in such a good mood! Charlie Brown the loser we all love to love teaches us the real meaning of Christmas with the help of Snoopy, Lucy and all the gang. This just sums up the happiness that Christmas brings to me... And contains the very cool Snoopy Dance! Check it out to help you get in touch with your inner child and find that holiday spirit!"
+2,Christmas present,I ordered this DVD & several others as presents. They all arrived in good shape & on time for Christmas morning.
+2,Something I'll Never Grow Tired Of!!,"For years and years, I always had to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas on broadcast television. I could never miss it! I finally missed it this year, and had to buy the DVD. Now, I will still watch it, even in the dead of summer. Even though there's nothing extra on the DVD, it's still fun to have it around for whenever you feel like watching it! A must have for kids and adults, alike!"
+2,The greatest Christmas story every,"This is the greatest Christmas story every made or told. I only buy ""Charlie Brown"" Christmas trees now. My wife hates them but she doesn't understand what Christmas is all about."
+2,Charlie Brown delights as always,"The new blu ray version of A Charlie Brown Christmas is excellent. The colors are superb, the sound too. And none of the original charm is lost. Highly recommended."
+2,Charlie Brown Christmas,I ordered this for my grand daughter with the hopes that she will fall in love with Peanuts and Snoopy and she will want all my collectibles someday!
+2,They need more stars...,We can only hope more classics as precious and timeless as this are in our future. A must see every Christmas.
+2,Great Buy,I was looking for clarity and a picture that would completely fill my HD television screen without manipulation. I found it with this DVD and couldn't be happier.
+1,just 1 peanuts movie!??!!,"Honestly, if you knew about the blu-ray format and the capacity 1 disc has you should be appalled that there isn't the entire peanuts collection on 1 disc. This is such a obvious marketing plot to extort more money out of the consumer. If you buy this disc you are only feeding into that disgraceful behavior. If you don't know, blu-rays can hold more than 10 times the amount of content a DVD can hold. The entire peanuts movie collection can fit on to one blu-ray disc and to seperate them over 10+ discs just takes more money from you to send their fat kids to college. A pox on both your houses."
+1,Insulting RIP OFF,"With the over 50 GIGS of memory on a Blu-Ray, Paramount could easily fit the first 11 or 12 TV Specials on one disc, but being the crooks they are, they prefer to screw the American consumer by retailing 29.99 for ONE 25 minute episode, one 12 minute interview and a sub par ""Christmas Special"" made 20 years AFTER the original masterpiece. Shameful."
+2,The Best of Charlie Brown...,What else can I say? All that love CB should own this DVD. I love Charlie Brown and this is a true Christmas classic.
+2,A Charlie Brown Christmas,"Always loved watching A Charlie Brown Christmas on TV during the holiday season, now I can watch it any time.The extra features included were great, one I had never seen before. Thoroughly enjoyable speaking as a Charlie Brown fan."
+2,"If you don't like this movie, you're just flat wrong!!","Christmas is about more than santa and presents. It's more than just the biggest tree with the best decorations. It's about a babe in a manger, three wise men and eternal salvation. In an innocent way only Charles Shultz and the crew can do, Charlie Brown (And Linus, et al) deliver this message loud and clear. I say everyone needs to buy this DVD before everything related to God and Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas is removed from the world... It's sad when a cartoon such as this may very well be one of the last strongholds Christians have on our own identity.My own personal soapbox aside, this movie is great. It's timely, even today. It's meaningful and it's truth personified. It teaches about the things that really matter in life, not the superficial garbage most people tend to worry about during the holidays.God Bless Charlie Brown!"
+2,Withstands the Passage of Time,"This program is as wonderful this year as it was the very first year I saw it. I watched it on my Kindle Fire last night and could not get over just how clear the picture was and how crisp the sound was. I enjoyed and appreciated the extra programing after the main show, but the newer shows will never be as good to me as the original! I actually missed the advertiser and advertisements that sponsored the program in the first years ;-)Streaming this from my Kindle to my TV will allow for the rest of the family to watch...and did you ever think, when you watched this for the very first time, that you would watch this on your own personal TV (tablet/android/phone) and then stream it to your big screen TV? I know I never would have dreamed of such a thing!"
+2,Merry Christmas Charlie Brown,One of the best Christmas movies ever made the story is so true about everyone forgetting the real meaning of Christmas. I have the book and the movie and you can watch it all year I never get tired of it.
+2,Great Christmas Classic,I loved this movie as a kid and still enjoy it. With the remastered deluxe edition the color is great.
+2,Great movie!,"Great movie from my childhood! Looks great on DVD. I thought it would look like an old movie, but it doesn't."
+2,Good movie,This is a classic and always good. I used it for my students in class as Charlie Brown never goes out of style.
+2,Holiday Tradition,"when I was growing up, during the week before Thanksgiving, I would pull out my copy of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and would watch it constantly until Christmas, its one of my FAVORITE holiday movies of all time. I recently started my own tradition with my little ones by introducing them to this movie, and each year as the holidays start to arrive they beg me to pull it out and we watch it every day until Christmas."
+1,"""Digital Copy"" not compatible with iPod or Macs (""Windows Media only"")","Classic TV special, but the promise of a ""digital copy"" is misleading. On the back of the cardboard slipcover, in tiny print, is listed this limitation: ""Windows Media-compatible only."" It is implausible that a consumer would come across this disclaimer when making a purchase decision based in part on the overtly advertised inclusion of a ""digital copy,"" a term most consumers associate with the ability to view media on an iPod."
+2,Christ is the Center of Christmas,"Thank God that Charles Shultz was alive before the ""politically correct"" ambassadors of the world decided that we have to celebrate commercialism rather than Christ at Christmas. This is a delightful collection of winter and holiday vignettes that culminate in a wonderful Christmas celebration that has become a classic like Miracle on 34th Stree and It's a Wonderful Life. Parents should watch this with their whole families as it has appeal for all generations."
+2,Classic!,"This is one of the few Christmas specials that is still aired every year and is one that drove my mom crazy when I was young because she found Charlie Brown to be annoying. After forty-seven-years since it debuted, it still receives millions of viewers. It is one of the few cartoons that gives kids the real meaning of Christmas."
+2,Linus tells us what Christmas is all about,Charlie Brown wants to know what Christmas is all about and Linus has the answer. Can you imagine any other show daring to give that same answer today? Just a gentle reminder from Charles Schulz that the simplest answers are always the best.
+2,This is a Christmas Classic for all Ages,"I have watched this wonderful movie every year since I was 8 or 9. It never fails to get me and my family in the Christmas spirit. No matter how many times you watch it, you never get bored with it."
+2,Great Christmas Classic,"I used to watch ""A Charlie Brown Christmas"" every year as a child and now my kids love to watch it. Even now, I'll sit and watch it with them-anytime of year. More importantly, this Christmas story emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas-something I'm happy to have my children watching."
+2,A Charlie Brown Christmas Is Very Good!,Like other reviewers I also grew up watching A Charlie Brown Christmas when CBS showed it every December and I liked every minute of it including the heartwarming speech by Linus about the true meaning of Christmas and I think this is a great Christmas cartoon but I was disappointed with the extra feature cartoon It's Christmas Time Again Charlie Brown because It was very uneven and choppy!
+2,Charlie Brown Christmas,"Great. Gives you a pause to remember the real meaning of Christmas. Nostalgic and well loved. Without the glitz and flash of so much that modern Christmas has become. Simple and straight forward, young to old can enjoy it."
+2,A Charlie Brown Christmas,What can I say that hasn't been said already? This is a classic....My 4 yr old granddaughter saw it for the first time and fell in love with Snoopy.
+1,D'oh,"Every year I think we get going too quickly and make an impulse buy that's foolish. This was our purchase this year. Thankfully we got a 50% credit for making the purchase (not sure what promotion it was since I didn't see it) and we got $1 toward Amazon MP3s. So our foolishness was credited, but before you buy this always remember that it airs on tv every year (in our case 3 days after we purchased it). If we had checked our TV guide we would have seen it and been able to record it for free. Buyer beware.Don't buy it."
+1,Amazon says 50 minutes,"while in fact it is only 25, as specified on the DVD. I am OK with the price I paid for 50 minutes. NOT for 25. If Amazon gave the right specs I would not have bought it. Now I cannot even return it, cause returning anything from Croatia is too expensive. So I am stuck with most expensive per-minute DVD in my collection. And the fact that I overpaid it is gonna be buggin me, and I'm gonna feel cheated for a long long time. Bad business, Amazon. Bad business. PS someone wrote 20 min in their review, 5 weeks after I ordered. Bummer."
+1,Don't listen to the others!,"Absolutely awful.I watched this Christmas special with an effort. When I think of bad Christmas movies, it's Santa Claus (1961), Santa with Muscles, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and A Charlie Brown Christmas.I can't believe this won an Emmy, Hollywood's most famous TV award! I would have to be on drugs in order to recognize it as such.I beggar you not to listen to the others! It's not a Christmas classic, they're lying. How can a Christmas movie have touching up on a perfectly innocent tree, teasing C.B. because of the Christmas tree, and Lucy at the end saying dialogue that I try to forget:""Charlie Brown IS a blockhead...but he gave us a nice tree.""Something that Ed Wood would perpetrate, in my highly professional opinion."
+1,W O R S T MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!,THE worst adiuo and bad story line. What'a waste of my hard worth cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+2,It always take me back.,"This is a movie that will always take me back when I was a kid sitting in my front living room with my dad in his lounge chair and my mom sewing on the couch, and of course me watching Charlie Brown and filling soooo sorry for him because he tried to decorate a little dying christmas tree. A truely great movie for all ages."
+1,Not worth an upgrade,"If you already have this on DVD, don't waste your money upgrading to blu. The picture quality is only slightly better, it's not widescreen and the biggest disappointment is that the sound is the same as on the DVD. I gave it 2 stars only because it's Charlie Brown (the show itself is worth more than 5 stars!), it's a shame they didn't take the time or spend a few dollars to make the disc worthy of the title."
+2,A Charlie Brown Christmas,"This movie is awesome! It comes with bonus footage, and it arrived so fast! It was my first time using amazon and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a product they are having a hard time finding in stores."
+2,Best x-mas movies of all time: Top 10,"A must have for your collection, It has both the original and the second version of it. Highly recommend, nothing better than getting warm around the holidays and watching this one."
+2,the best table,This is a workhorse table with a guarantee---how can you go wrong? Mine are used in a pottery studio where students can work on their clay creations. Owned mine for more than five years and can't even think of a problem with these tables. They clean up well and are very sturdy. I like the leg design because I have yet to stub a toe on these tables. Don't hesitate to get this line of products; you won't be sorry.
+2,Clean,Excellent copy and shipped fast. This is one of the books that I have been waiting to read. clean book.
+1,"An ""iffy"" purchase..","As the previous user stated, this is obviously a bootleg album. You can tell by the artwork (most notably the pixelated image on the front cover) as well as the mis-spelled songs on the back cover.I rarely ever purchase these sorts of CDs, but in this case I did only to have something in the car when I don't have my Ipod with me."
+2,Too firm for me,"I bought this for a lot more money at the Relax The Back store. Amazon has a much better price. I like the design of it but it has some flaws. The pillow case is hard to get onto the pillow and stretches taught right where I'd like to rest my head making it a bit uncomfortable. Also the lower ""legs"" of the product are much too firm to have between my knees. It raises my leg up too high and hurts my hip. I'm 5'7"" so this isn't a problem of being too petite. A flat spot has formed within a few days where I have to lift it open to get in and out of bed. I still like it and haven't found anything comparable."
+2,Helpful in early pregnancy,"I am using this pillow now and about to enter my second trimester. I find the pillow to be comfortable and useful in training myself to sleep on my side. I actually find the pillow most comfortable upside down (with the connected piece at my feet). This allows me to use the side bolsters, elevate my feet, AND use my own pillow."
+2,Love it!,"I originally purchased this for my pregnancy, as I was using 5+ pillows for support, and i was tired of chasing them as they fell off the bed all night long. I loved the support and have slept with it ever since. (i even take it with me on trips.) its great because of the refluff-able fill and because you can roll over and not have to move it. I have yet to wash it in the laundermat and see how it turns out.one con, because of its size, it can be difficult to fluff... do it in the morning while you have energy, not at night when you're ready to go to bed."
+2,Love it!,"I am starting my fifth month of pregnancy and bought the pillow to get used to sleeping on my sides. At first, I was scared of the size and concerned it might bother my husband and my little dog that sleeps next to me. I tried it and absolutely loved it. My husband cuddles up next to it and my little dog uses the pillow as well and sleeps in it with me. We joke around about the size, but it is really comfortable. It is a must have during pregnancy."
+2,Exactly What I Wanted,"I looked at all the different types of body/pregnancy pillows on Amazon and finally settled on this one. I am pregnant and have recently gotten to the point that I just cannot get comfortable in bed. I have had this pillow a week now and I absolutely love it. It was worth every penny. It's like sleeping in a nest, it supports me beautifully and its very comfortable."
+1,Helps . . . With reservations,"This pillow is incredibly helpful for people who have difficulty getting comfortable in bed because it affords a variety of positions to relieve painful areas. But getting in bed can require some simple gymnastic maneuvers because the pillow is so thick and cumbersome. And getting out of bed also requires some special moves, especially if you have a high mattress. Overall, not a simple process for a good nights sleep. The head area also compresses after a few nights of use and rearranging the filling is bothersome. Because it's a considerable investment, I end up using it only occasionally."
+2,U Body Pillow,This allows my wife to have support on all sides during sleep. She now can sleep through the night with waking. This is an exellent buy and well worth the investment.
+1,"Very disappointed, no cover","Its very strange that the comfort-u pillow did not go with a cover. This is the 3rd comfort-u support pillow I have, and for the first 2 plain white cover was always included in the box at the same price$99.5."
+2,Excellent condition and service,"I thought I already reviewed this but will do so again. Thanks so much for excellent service. Book in great condition. Very nice doing business with you, I appreciate it!"
+1,"Don't Buy this if you have a 17"" Powerbook G4!","This power adapter has only half the Amp rating needed to power the powerbook G4 17"". It took 14 hours to charge the battery and still used the battery partially when the computer was in use and the power was connected though the adapter. I noticed that they left out the Amps it has in the advertising. The other reviews below must be fake or they have a smaller G4 powerbook or an iBook."
+1,"DO NOT BUY FOR G4 12"" POWERBOOK","In a complaint to Macally regarding intermittent charging, their response was:Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4Thank you for contacting us.Our PS-AC4 has problem with the 12"" PowerBook G4. At this moment, we do not have any working one for your computer."
+1,Not even a day...,"I bought this to replace the supposedly same power adapter that I purchased last year. This is NOT the same adapter as pictured for the item (I see that a customer has added two pictures of the true product). I was not concerned with this difference but would have preferred to have a light indicating the power is on. At first, it seemed to power my powerbook G4 fine, but later it started to cycle as charging and not charging, thus making the screen brighten and darken. When I shut the computer and let it charge, it did charge some, but I'm concerned about ruining my battery (which is also a replacement). It simply does not work when you are using the computer..and I'm ALWAYS using my computer! I will have to find an alternative to this product. I thought it was bad enough that the one I got last year quit working, but this is ridiculous."
+1,Not for iBook G4,Be careful. The box packing for this says it works with a PowerBook G4 or an iBook G3. It will not work for a iBook G4. The Amazon product page does not make that clear.
+1,Inconsistent charging since purchase,"I am on my third cord, after returning it twice (within one year!). This cord doesn't charge consistently, and so it makes your screen flicker, and music and videos skip. You have to fiddle with the cord for 10 minutes to even get it to charge at all sometimes. Believe me, it's not worth the lower cost for this - just get a more expensive one that actually works."
+1,third one is now broken,"I've now been through three of these cords. they seem to last around a year before just dying. The first two eventually had fatal connection issues with the piece that connects to the computer, however my third one has just died and is actually not getting any power from the wall. The little indicator just fades out, and now won't come on at all. Yes it's a lot cheaper than the other cords, but I'm just not sure its better. I know lots of people have problems with the apple cords as well."
+1,I wouldn't buy this again.,"This power adapter charges my 17"" Powerbook G4 excruciatingly slowly and, now 6 months after purchase, it doesn't always even charge.Flakey charging issue: Recently, I have to keep unplugging and replugging from the middle block to get power to the computer! So now I guess I'm going to have to buy a new Apple power adapter for approximately $80.Slow charge issue: My computer gets down to about 80% charged and it can take a couple of hours to power back to 100% (while I'm using it). I'm wondering if it charges more slowly because the cord that goes into the wall has two prongs instead of three. ??? I never had problems charging quickly with the Apple brand."
+1,Consider not buying this product,Bought this guy for a Mac PowerBook G4 Titanium (the description clearly states this power supply works for the PowerBook G4). Never worked. Couldn't say if this is a fluke or if they are all of comparable quality.
+2,Just what that old computer needed,This adapter was just what we needed to put new life into our old Mac. The power now stays on to allow for hours of use. It works great! Thanks!
+1,You are not saving any money,"You aren't saving any being this adapter. I purchased this for a 12"" G4 Powerbook. The power it supplies goes on and off constantly. This can't be good for the computer. It certainly doesn't charge it. Don't waste your money on this Macally adapter. Try to find an original Apple adapter if you can."
+2,EXCELLENT!!!,"Great spare power supply, the only con' is the excess of weat generated when you use it for a long time... but works great!"
+1,DON'T BUY IT!,"Ever since I bought this and charged my ibook with it, my ibook hasn't worked! Don't buy it."
+2,Works like a charm,The only feature missing from the Apple version of this is the light in the plug tip that confirms it is seated well and shows the charging status. I can live without it for the $70 I saved.
+2,A worthy replacement,"If you're willing to trade a little style for some substance and save some money in the bargain, this is a very recommendable device. My Apple PowerBook power supply died in what is apparently typical fashion - sparking, crumbling wire where it meets the brick - and none of the Apple stores or CompUSAs in Atlanta had any in stock (which is curious in itself). I resorted to Amazon and decided to try this one out and I've been pretty happy with it. It seems sturdily constructed, and the breakaway cable is a surprisingly handy way to save on tangles. I do miss the plug-in charging light, but that's about it."
+1,junk,"As others have experienced, mine starts a a charge/battery/charge cycle that is maddening, and probably no good at all for the battery. Don't buy."
+1,All these adapters have a very short life...,"This adaptor and Apple's adaptor are not going to live long. They are all pretty worthless, except for the fact that you HAVE TO HAVE ONE.I just buy the cheapest 65 watt adaptors I can find (for both 15"" iBook G4 and 17"" PowerBook G4) and plan to replace them within 6 months. Every now and then I find them for $20 - 40.00, and buy 2 to 4 at a time. Next time I'll buy a new laptop with the magnetic plug! Am very disappointed in Apple. I love my Mac, but quality is definitely going down."
+2,Macally Macintosh Powerbook adapter,I have purchased three of these adapters and they work well. They will charge a G4 Powerbook while the unit is running. All 3 have worked without problem (sometimes the cord comes loose so you have to check that it is tight). No LED on the connector to indicated charging as with the original Apple adapter. Won't work on the new Intel MacBook or MacBook Pro.
+1,Died after 4 months and tech support is horrible...,"I read the reviews before purchasing this adapter, and I guess I simply got a dud. That happens, but the tech support is horrible. The support staff was very unhelpful and told me it would take weeks to replace.The other adapter replacements don't seem much better, given the poor reviews for Kensington's model.Just hope you don't get a dud."
+1,"Don't buy if you have a 12"" G4 Powerbook","I bought this adapter for my 12-inch G4 powerbook, one of the computers listed as compatible with this AC adapter. The specs all match up and it SHOULD work. But it didn't. The power would fluctuate and the computer would go back and forth between AC power and battery power, making the screen flicker and the battery never charged. I contacted MacAlly and they said they're aware of the problem but don't have a solution. Their answer to the problem was to return it, which I did.If even MacAlly admits it doesn't work, they really shouldn't keep selling it. All I can do is say don't buy this AC adapter."
+2,Good replacement for old charger,"This is a good replacement for the Apple Charger. Only a couple of notes to make.1. The blue light doesn't indicate whether the notebook is charging or not, only if the cord is plugged into the outlet. This means that you can't really tell what is going on unless you open your laptop and make sure the indicator is showing that it is charging.2. If you drain your battery fully, so your laptop goes to sleep BE WARNED... You will not be able to plug it in and resume working right away. I had to plug it in and let it charge up for a good while before I could operate my Powerbook again, pulling power to operate the computer and charge the battery. This has been most annoying.Other than those weird gripes, it is a sufficient power adapter."
+1,Does not work with ibook G4,"This product does not work with my ibook G4. As stated by some earlier reviews by other customers, the charger toggles between charging and not charging. Occasionally, if it is left on, it will continuously charge. I thought about keeping it, but it is unreliable and there are other third party options for $10 more.This one is going back to Amazon."
+1,It stopped working after a few weeks,"It worked well for a few weeks, but then the battery of my iBook G4 stopped being re-charged."
+2,"good, cheap product","This product is about half the price of that offered from apple. It does not have a charge light, but for me it isn't worth the price. Product charges the battery, which is all I am looking for."
+1,Be careful - product has changed?,"I bought one of these adapters about a year ago to replace the original apple charger that came with my ibook G4. The Macally worked fine for about a year then died; since it lasted as long as the pricier apple one, I decided to go ahead and get another one. The new adapter - which is listed as exactly the same product I bought the first time - is physically different, and I think is not really compatible with the ibook G4; the charger doesn't always connect firmly to the laptop. And it could be a coincidence, but in the month since I have had it my computer has started having sudden power failures when running off a/c power (but has no problems running off battery). I guess I will be shelling out for the apple adapters in future - this one seems too risky."
+2,Excellent replacement,"You'd think for such a high-end, costly ""entry-level"" laptop, buying a replacement part would be affodable. This isn't the case with the apple ibooks. The cords which seem prone to damage and breaking down, are $80.00 to replace if you go to Apple. That's a lot of money for a cord that will in all probability break in around 8 months.The Macally is a great alternative - it's a lot cheaper and has been very, very durable. The one drawback is that it doesn't light up the side of your laptop (red when charging, green when charged). Other that than, it's great! Good purchase for me."
+1,High Pitched Noise,"I read reviews of this product before I bought it that mentioned that it makes a high pitched sound. I figured these reviewers probably had defective adapters. However, mine also makes a high pitched sound. It doesn't do it all the time, but I worry that as it gets older, the sound will get worse. Although it charges my computer fine, if I could do it over again, I might pay the extra money and get a different brand...unless you don't mind high pitched noises."
+2,Great Value,"This charger is much sturdier than the mac version (which my cat chewed through in a matter of days). I'd read another review that said this adapter didn't work on the aluminum PowerBooks, but it works great for mine. In addition, the product arrived in about one day. I ordered it on a Friday morning and received it on Saturday before noon. I would highly reccomend this product."
+2,works fine,"I have an 'old' ibook from 2001, white, and even though it says for G4 on the package of the charger, it works just fine with mine. I actually like it better than the original one from Mac, smaller and somewhat handier. Glad I didn't have to pay 80$ to fix that ! :-)"
+1,Doesn't work properly,"Bought this about a month ago as a back-up adaptor. When used on my Powerbook G4 and my wife's iBook G4, it does not charge them when in operation. It supplies power so that the units are functional when plugged in, but it will only charge the units when they are closed or turned off. I'd give this a one star, but at least it powers them when they're on, even without the charging."
+1,Bad Product: Cycling on and OFF,"Nice form factor etc...but bad function. Product appears to charge my Powerbook G4 12"" when it is off or asleep, but when working it cycles on and off and emits a faint buzzing sound from the brick. Try another product."
+1,mine broke after 6 months,"my ac adapter broke down as well, the tip going into the computer simply fell out of the plastic plug. don't get it. it's basically $40 wasted."
+1,The adapter shown is not the one that was shipped.,"I received a different adapter so I cannot really tell you about the Macally adapter. I received an adapter from Inspire and it does not have the longer cord, the velcro strap or the led lights. But it does charge my computer and it arrived quickly."
+1,research before you buy,"This adaptor does not work with the dual USB iBook. It looks like a good product, but the plug doesn't fit."
+2,good cheap alternative,The only downside to this adapter vs. apple's is the lack of the light ring which tells you whether the computer is fully charged or not. Otherwise it's a great deal!
+1,Update - Adapter broke!,"I take back my previous comments as now this adapter is dead, and MUCH faster than my original one. I await Macally's response to my request for a new one."
+1,NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IBOOK G4,"I'm sure this product is great for G4 Powebooks and G3 iBooks, but nowhere in this product description does it say that this adapter is NOT for use with iBook G4s. I tried this on my iBook G4, and the computer kept switching back and forth between battery power and the power supply from the adapter. I'm returning this to Amazon tomorrow, but am upset that I wasted $20 overnighting this adapter because I absolutely need to use my computer this weekend. I wish they would update the product description to make it explicit that this is for Powerbook G4s and iBook G3s ONLY."
+1,NOT FOR iBOOK G4,"Look carefully at the pictures for this product. The initial picture, without the brand name and with a blue LED light, is the product that works on iBook G4. The customer photos show a completely different product, one that is not recommended for use on iBook G4. I did not receive the product in the initial picture, but thankfully I noticed this before I opened the package (the package says iBook G3) and I called the support line. They said I had not received the right product and could not guarantee that the product would work correctly --or at all, so I ordered a replacement through Amazon. Still, I did not get the right product. Amazon told me they would stop selling this product as there is a problem with what is being shipped. I got my money back and went to our local Mac 2nd party store to find something reliable for the G4."
+1,note to self: read reviews before buying,"I'm now on my third charger for my Powerbook (my dad says I'm rough on equipment). Let me tell you, the Macally is NOT it. Like others, it fluctuates between charging and battery every 1-2 seconds and the brick makes weird squeaky noises. After not having a computer for a week and being so relived to finally get this charger, I was almost in tears to find that it is a piece of crap. It charges when the computer is off or in sleep mode, but that's not going to cut it. If you have a Powerbook G4, don't waste your money on this."
+1,Worst Charger Ever!,"I bought this charger thinking that it would be compatible with my late 2005 iBook G4. The description page has nothing stating that it is not for ibook G4 but only for Powerbook G4 and ibook G3. Also, after only about 3 weeks of use the charger died completely. This is by far the worst charger I have ever had. Pros: quick ship Cons: incorrect description, lack of durability"
+1,works when ur Powerbook G4 is turned off,"this charger does not have enough power to charge my Powerbook G4 while it is running. it will show the charger indicator back and forth from battery power to charging.But when I charge while it is off, it works perfect.I had requested a replacement once and the result was still the same."
+1,Problems,"I have been very unhappy with this product because it:1) makes a high pitched buzz2) intermittently stops providing enough power causing my computer to constantly switch back and forth between battery and wall power.3) the cord is difficult to wrapI'll be trying to return it through the warranty process, but I wish I had just coughed up the [lots of] extra money to buy an Apple one."
+1,quit working after a month,"Well, it was a good deal and seemed to work well for a month! But after the stated time it quit. I noticed that the charging/battery guage on the tool bar was flickering back and forth and noticed a quiet humming sound coming from the power adapter. Since I live in Eastern Europe and someone brought this here from the US for me to use as a second adapter (to use at work) it will be hard to return. Maybe it was a fluke, but now I'm down to the original adapter and no backup. Hope you have better luck."
+1,Faulty product,"I have been through two of these, each one only worked for a few months before going bad. After three months and only sporadic use, the first one I bought started cycling on-off continuously. This isn't apparent unless you are using it while plugged in, but the battery icon will show it is charging for a couple of seconds, then flip back to the battery icon for a couple of seconds and so on. I contacted the company, which confirmed it was faulty, so I sent it back to them for replacement. I received the replacement from Macally and after a couple of months, the second one started doing the same thing. I have read this is a pretty common occurrence with this product. I suppose there is a reason that it's a third the cost of the Apple product."
+1,"Defective product, bad service","I purchased this adapter to replace another PS-AC4 that worked for about 18 months before going belly up. This one lasted two weeks. I called MacAlly and quickly got an RMA number, then I overnighted the defective item to them. That was ten days ago, and I'm still waiting for the replacement to arrive."
+1,good price... questionable quality,"I bought this because it was a cheaper alternative to Mac's (ridiculously priced)$80 charger. At first it worked pretty good, but about a week or two after i got it it seems to not be working like it should. i think there is some kind of warranty, so i should try and exchange it...but sometimes when it is plugged into my computer it will charge for one second, then stop for one second, charge for one second, stop for one second, etc. It still manages to charge the computer, but im not sure if all this on\off stuff is necessarily good for my computer..."
+2,Durable and functional replacement to the Apple-branded charger,"This charger only lacks 1 feature from the Apple model: it lack's Apple's green & orange light around the charging tip. To me it's not a big loss, as the light on my Apple charger quit working 2 years ago.I've been using this charger on my 15"" aluminum PowerBook G4 for months, and it has performed exceptionally. The brick does get a little warm, but so does Apple's. I actually prefer this charger over Apple's when traveling, as its longer cord is more functional in airports and hotel rooms. The cord is about the same length as Apple's charger with the extension cord installed, except that it weighs less than half as much and takes up less room in a laptop bag or backpack.I love having an extra charging cable at home so I don't have to play the plug/unplug game every time I move my laptop between rooms. And I prefer this one much more over Apple's when traveling. Highly recommend!"
+2,Thank you for making an affordable Adaptor,The adaptor that comes with the Apple Powerbook did not last as long as it should have! Then to charge that expensive cost for replacement...Shame on them! I accidentally dropped and bent the first adaptor that I bought from you and replaced it and still have enough left over to buy another if needed!!! WHY? Apple?
+2,Better than the Apple adapter,"We got our PowerBook in July of 2003 and had to replace the Apple adapter twice. I finally got fed up with the flimsy cord and purchased this Macally PS-AC4 adapter and I am very happy with the quality of the product. We've been using this for months and the only complaint (which is why the 4 stars and not 5) is that we miss seeing the little light around the end of the cord that plugs into the PowerBook that indicates the charge status (the one that glows orange or green). I would highly recommend this replacement to anyone, as long as you can live without the status light. At this price, it is hands down a better alternative to the delivered cord."
+1,Defective twice,I used one Macally charger for my G4 for a month before it died and stopped charging my computer. Amazon replaced the product and my second one lasted one day. I returned it and am now using an apple charger.
+1,Check your package!,"I read the reviews on this site and noticed that some said they received the wrong product. After looking at mine i noticed i too had been slipped the Inspire adapter, not the Macally that i ordered (which is far superior to the cheap knock off). I have been trying to contact Clear AV but they are never available..am off to contact Amazon next."
+1,Faulty Product - Horrible Support,"I plugged this item into my laptop and nothing happened. No power- nothing.When I unplugged this adapter the negative metal ring from the plug stayed lodged inside of my computer, I had to remove it with needle nose pliers.I had to call the company 5 times before getting a rep on the phone as I was continually placed in automated limbo for about 15 per call. The rep actually admitted to me that this happens alot because the rings are too small and fit to tight in the computers.I was really looking forward to saving some dough. But this adapter was surprisingly worse the the original that came with the computer.They are sending me return authorization."
+2,Good value,"At half the price of the original Apple adapter, this is a good value. That said, I do miss the lcd ring around the plug of the Apple adapter, the one that glows green or orange depending on if the laptop is fully charged or is currently charging. It's useful to discern at a glance if I can take my laptop and go without wondering if it's fully charged. Also, the glowing ring would indicate that it IS charging -- sometimes the other end of the electrical plug will come loose, and I wouldn't be aware that the computer isn't charging if it wasn't for the light. However, being on a limited budget, the lcd ring is a sacrifice I'd make to save nearly $40."
+2,Save the money!,I got my second one of these recently. Now I keep a charger at work and another at home so I don't have to carry them back and forth. The one at home has been in use for a year now with no problems; they're more durable than the Apple ones at a fraction of the cost.
+1,JUNK JUNK JUNK,This charger is horrible. Worked for long enough for me not to be able to get my money back from Amazon. Makes the screen blink while charging and flashes back and forth from charging to not charging. Customer service at this company is horrible. After waiting two weeks for a response they wanted me to send it back before I get a new one. Who knows how long that will take. I am probably going to have to trash this waste of money for the more expensive Apple one. I guess you get what you pay for.
+1,Shock Treatment,"An AC/DC power converter is a very basic item, so I had little doubt that this sub for the expensive Apple original would be effective, though not stylish. Unfortunately, we have had problems. The Powerbook started delivering electrical shocks and inconsistent charging with this adapter, and they got worse when we moved to a country on 240V. I know that the shock problem comes from the Macally adapter because I have another PB and an original Apple power supply, so can do all combinatorial tests. I like Macally and have several of their other products. I probably just got a bum unit but unfortunately cannot deliver a positive review based on previous experience with the company."
+1,Good for a few months,"The adapter worked fine for my power book g4 for a few months and then it broke. Nothing physically happened to the adapter for it to break, but suddenly it just wouldn't charge any more. What's interesting is that the blue light on the brick goes on when plugged in to a power source, but if I plug the cable that attaches the computer to the brick in, the light goes out and it doesn't charge."
+1,Bate and Switch,"We ordered the Macally PS-AC4 power adapter and received an entirely different product from a differnt comany. As noted by other Amazon shoppers we received th Inspire M8482. This adapter is differnet in the following ways..instead of the 10'cord with a velcro wrapper, it has a short cord that leavesthe transformer hanging from the input of your computer. This will ultimately break the DC connection from the board..this is not repairable. Their is no led power light as advertised leaving you wondering if it is on. It is clearly a cheap knck off and we are taken for idiots who might not recognize that. I am mad! I just went through a similar thing with Overstock. Months of emails, calls and waiting on hold...for a grain of satisfaction. It is insulting to think that these big companies have so little respect for us!"
+2,great alternative,"I was dismayed when the adaptor that came with my ibook gave out. I was even more dismayed when I checked the prices for replacements online.I chanced upon this while browsing amazon and it is such a great alternative buy. The cord is longer than the mac adaptor. The size is manageable. While it doesn't have the indicator light around the edge of the cord, the price is much much better than the ones made by mac.It seems so much sturdier and durable too."
+1,Doesn't hold up to my backpack,"I bought this adapter almost two years ago and it still works-kind of. The insulation on the area of the cable where it enters the brick has become damaged, exposing the outer wire. I taped it up, but there is always a connection issue, where the AC indicator at the top of the screen will often flash to battery power and then back to AC. I keep the AC adaptor in the front compartment of my backpack, so it sees some but not major abuse. I'm sure this won't be an issue if you aren't traveling with it, but I just thought I would relate my experience."
+1,Cheap quality and non-existant service,After using the charger for about 2 weeks I started noticing drops in the power feeding to the iBook. After about 2 months the charger stopped working altogether. On inspection I noticed that the metal part of the plug was separating from the plastic part and I suspect this is causing the disconnect. MacAlly has no warranty information on their web site and I called them several times only to be diverted to a messaging system and I never got a callback.I'd say avoid if you can.
+2,Affordable,"I wasn't sure this was spec'd for my G3 IBook, but another review and some looking into the hertz/watts thing convinced me. I'm hoping it'll be a backup for my G4 Powerbook too. It works fine. Seems to load up my battery as quickly as the original AC adapter; it's lighter and seems to be more compactable -- easier to carry around. I'd recommend it."
+1,They are selling defective merchandise -- look at recent reviews!,"I too have the same problem most recent reviewers have had: when I plug the charger in, it cycles between charging and not charging every two seconds. The computer doesn't end up charging.In addition, the version I have doesn't look like the picture on the Amazon web site, and doesn't have the power LED.Clearly there is an epidemic of defective chargers. And we, the customer, have to go to the hassle of obtaining a return authorization and sending it back.I notified the seller. I am also going to notify Amazon to research this topic, and take the product off the site until they can resolve the issue. Other than this charger, my experience with Amazon has been exemplary.I strongly suggest that if you too have bought one of these chargers and have had trouble with it, please post here."
+1,Garbage Product - Stay Far Away,"I read the first few reviews on here and decided this product was a good buy. I couldn't have been more wrong. After a few days of usage it started to charge for a second, then stop for a second, repeating on end. I've read some more reviews, and it seems this is a common problem. Though it seems other people are satisfied with this product, so my advice would be to stay away from a product with such an evidently high percentage of lemons unless you feel like rolling the dice."
+1,Poorly made product,"The Macally PS-AC4 Power Adapter would not charge my PowerBook. I tested it with a multimeter, and found that it had an open lead.I contacted Amazon (even better, through their web site - no waiting on the phone or waiting for an email), and they shipped another.This second one had the same problem as the first.I contacted Amazon again for a refund.The product was junk, but the service was excellent!"
+2,"Besides vanity reasons, there's no reason to buy another Apple adapter","I got the Macally power cord after the Apple one that came with my iBook finally broke down 2 years after purchase. I will agree that this model isn't as aesthetically pleasing as the Apple version, and I do miss having the orange and green indicator light to let me know that my computer is charging, but the difference between $30 and $80 is enough that I'm willing to give up the eye candy for the price. The Macally power adapter charges my computer just as well as the Apple version, it just doesn't look pretty while it does it. Also, it's a bit bulkier and takes up more space in my laptop bag. Still, the $50 I saved makes it worth the added weight. Unless you have serious reasons for buying the Apple power adapter (eg, vanity), I would go ahead and get the Macally version. Your pocketbook will thank you, and you can spend the extra money on other Apple extras."
+1,You get what you pay for.,"I had the original Apple charger that came with my Powerbook G4. It lasted me about a year and a half. I opted for this Macally charger, for two reasons, 1. the price 2. the great reviews on Amazon. I have had the charger for less the 6 months and it is already non-functional. Yes it is cheaper than the Apple charger, but it really comes out to the same price, considering that an apple charger costs about $90 and lasts 1 1/2 years and the Macally costs $30 and lasts six months."
+1,Faulty Power Cord,"I bought this plug as a substitute to replace the Apple one that blew out. Unfortunately, this plug seems to have problems. I noticed that it heats up really badly when plugged into some plug outlets and causes my laptop to heat up as well. Once, I also heard some noise coming from my iBook G4 that wasn't there before. This noise went away when I unplugged the power cord. What I'm most upset about though is that it seems to have shortened the battery life of my computer to about 50% now! I think I should have bought the Apple plug instead."
+1,Mishap,"Unfortunately I shall not be able to review the Macally Power Adapter. I did not pay due attention to the fact that the AC adaptor works with G3 iBook and G4 PowerBook only.I plugged it in with a G4 iBook , it made some complaining noises and it died. Maybe it would be proper to really WARN that it will NOT work with a G4 iBook in CAPITAL LETTERS.$40.- down the drain!"
+2,MaC POWER Adapter,"Works fine on the PowerBook G4. Doesn't have an LED to tell you it's on and, of course, doesn't have a smart plug to show charging status."
+2,Apple G4 Power Cord,"I just bought my second one. We have 3 Macs at our house and the cords do not hold up. I dreaded replacing them but I like my computer. I tried this the last time my cord went and it worked great, so when the most recent power cord fell apart I did not hesitate. It does the same job at a third of the price!"
+1,you'll be sorrry!,"After 4.5 months, the adapter died. I contacted Macally about the one year warranty and learned :1. the only way they will issue a refund is if the adapter causes a fire!2. I needed to send the adapter to the manufacturer in California for them to evaluate--I would be without a power cord for a week. They said the replacement adapter might be refurbished.Ultimately, I went to the Apple store and purchased a Mac power cord."
+2,Solid Value-Conscious Replacement Power Adaptor,"After going through 2 OEM Apple adaptors, and deciding that I can't justify my budget for power adaptors going through the roof, I decided to try this adaptor.After a month of use, I have to say I am well pleased. This is a great price for a simple product. (Really, how complicated can a power adaptor be?)PRO: It is solid white (although the picture makes it seem not to be) just most like apple products and it does the simple task of powering my PowerBook.CON: It does not have the LED lighting at the base like the OEM does, but this is only a small loss.This is a great value minded replacement. I really can't say you would have any different experience with a Apple adaptor for over twice as much..."
+1,Level 2 NOC tech,"its is unclear rather this really works with G4 Powerbook. the connector that plugs in to the powerbook fits , but the connection itself is unstable and easily disrupted by just a little wiggle or touch of the cable or connector. If you are looking for a replacement cable go with Apple branded. that one works ."
+1,Macally Power cord,Macally is a terrible company. NOT worth the money you save. I recently bought a power cord thru them that emits an electrical current thru my computer. They will only send me a replacement but won't give me my money back. Not worth the risk. Buy Mac!Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4
+1,Only lasts 6 months,I bought this power adapter and it worked just fine at first. I took good care of it and after about six months it just stopped working.
+1,lemon!,"just got this charger yesterday to replace my broken apple charger.All this charger does is allow me to turn on the computer (sometimes), it does NOT charger my powerbook g4."
+1,Defective,"I just got the adapter today, I plugged it into my iBook G4, and I was able to turn it on, but the battery doesn't charge, and after a minute or two, the screen dims and the laptop goes to sleep. Buyers beware! You might consider an official Apple adapter!"
+1,When it worked it was great,"I had this charger for over two years. Last week while it was plugged into my computer, it just died. No blue light no current. I ended up splicing the connector to my old frayed Apple charger. The connector is much better than Apple's."
+2,Better than Mac's charger,"Like some other reviewers, the product I received did not look exactly like the one pictured. That's irritating. But, it functions perfectly, which is more than I can say for the expensive Mac chargers.Mac stores will tell you it's a ""myth"" that their chargers break. Um... why is it then that me, my brother, three friends and several acquaintances have had this problem?"
+2,"Great price, works just as well as the Apple version","Bought this as a replacement for my ibook charger. Its about $40 cheaper than the apple proprietary version and does the same exact thing -> power my laptop. Its not as fancy looking, however, and the cord is kind of stiff. But if you dont care about that sort of stuff then there is no reason to buy the overpriced apple version."
+1,Works great... for about a month,"Everything the other reviews say about this product is largely true: the cord is thicker and more durable than the Apple adapter, the brick doesn't get as unnervingly hot, you can deal with the fact that it's not powerful enough to be used as a power source... but one day it just mysteriously stops working. I bought this to replace my broken Apple adapter and was generally very pleased with it, but about a month later I went to plug it in one day and it just wouldn't work. My laptop showed no connectivity, the little charge light on the brick didn't go on, and after tinkering with the thing at length I couldn't get anything to change. If you want a cheap, temporary replacement charger, I guess this would be fine. But for anything long-term it might just be worth shelling out $80 for something that at least lasts a year or two."
+1,really low quality,"i bought this product when my original ac adapter was destroyed by my dog. even at the price i paid, this was an awful product. most of the time i had to spend forever to jiggle the connecter into my mac to get it to even stay connected, and then it would just spontaneously stop charging and i have to jiggle again. it's awful! i never had any problem like that w/ my original mac ac adapter. it's gotten so frustrating that i think i'm going to take a hammer and smash it into pieces. and technical support doesn't reply my inquiries. do NOT buy this product, even if it seems cheap! stay away from it! look around on craigslist and buy a used adapter instead. this adapter is garbage"
+1,Great for a SHORT TERM replacement...,"I bought this to replace my 'falling apart' original charger. Worked like a charm for 3 months, then I found my computer dying on me. The charging signal would change frequently from charging to not etc.. I ordered a new battery, as i thought it was on its way out. I downloaded coconutbattery, and that explained all i needed it to. It showed the charger as connected, BUT not charging. I scrounged up my old charger, hooked it up, and sure enough, connected AND charging. It is without a doubt the macally charger. So i recommend it if you only plan on using it for 3 months or less. So not only am I out a charger, i ordered a battery for no reason."
+1,Power connector is not durable,"Adapter worked flawlessly for six months, then became intermittent. Seems to be broken or shorted somewhere near the connector to the computer. Even the ridiculously flimsy cord from Apple lasted longer than six months, so I can't say I'm pleased. Macally says they'll sell the connector cable separately for $17.00 which is not much of a bargain."
+1,Terrible product. Broke twice. Don't buy!!!,Don't buy!!! This charger does not work. It broke twice before Amazon told me they would not send me another. The customer service was excellent from Amazon.
+2,Such a deal!,I have had to replace my powerbook power cord twice already. Both times before I broke the bank by purchasing the cord from apple. Big mistake. Although steep in price those things are C-H-E-A-P! This last time i decided to go with the Macally. What a great deal! Much more durable than then apple version. It is also more compact. The only thing missing is the indicator light to let you know if the battery is charging. Not a big deal for such a great price!
+1,Be wary of this charger,"I was hoping for a cheaper replacement, but what I got was a charger that was not much more reliable than my previous Apple charger.The problem with this connector is that it doesn't always seem to make a good connection with the computer. When this happens, it sends the computer into a powered-charging-battery loop. I have to fiddle with the connector to get it in just the right spot to keep a good connection. While this is only an annoyance to me, I wonder what it's doing to the internals of my computer."
+2,Power Adapter for Apple G4,"The cord works great. It's not as cool looking as the Apple Adapter and it does not have the light indicator, thats all I can say bad about it. Its $50 less than the Apple one so go buy it."
+2,Ibook Replacement Power Adapter,"Although this is a wonderful working power adapter, I don't believe it is the Macally Adapter that was advertised. I am however happy with it and would shop with this vendor again.Thank you."
+2,Does the job,"This is a solid replacement for Apple's charger. It is light weight and does the job it was intended to do. Blue ""on"" light simply tells you it's plugged in, but there's no indicator to tell you when the computer is fully charged. Lacks the portability elegance of the Apple charger, but costs a lot less."
+2,Nice product,Works very well and at a very reasonable price. It is built a lot stouter than the Apple power supply it repaces and at less than half the cost. You might miss the light on the plug but it work fine witout it. I doubt that the light is worth an extra $50.00.
+2,iBook/Powerbook Power Adapter,So far so good. I have used power adapter since my Apple Adapter got a short in the cord. I have owned various Apple Laptops and almost all of the power adapters have needed replacing. I like to buy Apple branded replacements but they cost twice as much as this one. I have been using it for several weeks without any problems.
+2,better than apple,"Much more durable than the Apple adapter (my Apple one broke in 2 months), and MUCH better priced. I think this is the best one around for the value. Only downside is that there is no indicator as to when it is charging (the Apple one has Green v. Amber color). All in all, a great buy."
+2,"Good value, fair design","Purchased this to replace the OEM power adapter (puppy chewed it up). Works fine, does the job. A little bulkier than the OEM, and I would have liked the same type of LED system to indicate charging/fully-charged status. Still, for the price, it's just fine."
+2,MAC G4 power attack,"This unit is well built and works really well. It was just used to startup from a drained battery(left my Mac on battery all nite..duh). Well, at 0% charged, I plugged this unit in and starting web browsing, in minutes the charge was at 2% and rising, as well as keeping up with the browsing demands. For the price, it cannot be beat. It also seems I keep forgetting to unplug the original charger when I pack to do travelling, so this new unit makes a great spare to keep packed in my laptop case."
+2,Works well,This charger is just what I needed to replace my Apple charger and it costs a whole lot less. The only recommendation is that you make sure to plug it into a surge protector as there is no third-prong ground on it.
+2,Works for me,I like this a lot - it does not bend at the junction the way the mac one does and the mac one almost encourages that break with the way the cord wraps up. This one has a super long cord (that I keep partially coiled). The only drawback is it doesn't have the green/red charge clue around the plug but you can always look at your screen to see what % charged you are.
+1,Charging problems,"I bought this product to replace the original battery charger that came with my 12"" Powerbook G4. Unfortunately, it seems that it only will add charge when I have the computer closed or off. If I have the computer open while the charger is plugged in, it not only doesn't add charge, it also makes the screen brightness oscillate.I wouldn't recommend this product for anyone who needs to charge their Powerbook while using their Powerbook. Wish I would've just spent the extra money on the Apple charger."
+1,Did not charge my G4 unless the laptop was closed!,"Short and simple: This charger did not charge my laptop's battery unless the computer was either off or at least in standby mode with the lid closed.It could keep the computer operating while plugged in, but it wouldn't charge my battery. I've seen other reviews with different results, but for me, this thing was pretty much useless."
+1,Doesn't work,Having the same problem as others mentioned here. Does not work on my iBook G4. Alternates between battery and power adapter.
+1,Worst Product I have ever got from Amazon,"The product link says the cable is detachable from the computer end to the brick, not true. It says it has an LED to show when it is charging, not true. It says it is for a PowerBook G4, not true (From the start I had to twist it to get it to tell my computer not charging. it doesn't have the power to charge). I returned the first one to get what was listed but Amazon sent the same thing out. I couldn't be bothered so I just stuck it in the corner.DO NOT GET IT, its too overpriced and doesn't do what it says. PRODUCT INFO IS FALSE!"
+1,"BAD PRODUCT, WORSE CUSTOMER SERVICE. DO NOT BUY FROM MACALLY!","After two go bad experiences with this product, all I can say is do not buy anything from Macally, at all. The first AC adapter for my G4 laptop went bad within 6 months and the second AC adapter was shot in less than five. When I say this product is junk, I'm not exaggerating. Basically, when you started to hear a high pitch whine, that was all she wrote. Within a week or so, the unit was dead. After the second one went dead I contacted Macally's customer service representative which was an exercise in futility. I was stonewalled at every turn. I finally just asked them to send me a new unit and they demanded proof of purchase. I then offered to send the old unit in but they wanted a receipt. All of this for a twenty dollar AC adapter. I'm sure this guy has a lot of practice giving his customers the shaft by virtue of the other bad reviews for this product. Do yourself a huge favor and do not buy anything from Macally."
+1,"sparked, then didn't work",We plugged this on only to have it spark and not power our ibook G4. It went back the next day.
+1,Another defective one...,"This product would intermittently charge my computer, charging about half of the time and not charging the other half. It has 3 1/2 stars as an average from so many reviews because you get exactly what you pay for with this one - a cheap alternative.I was happy with the first one I bought. It lasted about a year and a half with heavy use. I thought I'd try another one but odds are you'll end up with a defective one of you buy a few of them."
+1,Disappointing and dangerous,"Like every other Mac user, I think the replacement power cord with the bulky, cumbersome block is overpriced and less than durable, so I decided to outsource. What I got was never quite up to speed, but since my laptop mostly stays plugged in, the quick charge wasn't a must. Unfortunately, after a scant 8 months, with very little movement or unplugging (I've packed up my laptop for travel exactly twice in that time), the power cord has given out. There seems to be a short between the wires, with the hazardous side effect of causing random sparking at the connection between the computer plug-in and the wire. Needless to say, I'm not going back to this product!"
+2,Nice low-cost option. Very pleased.,"Very pleased with this product that I bought as a replacement for a worn out Apple power cable. Apple has changed their plug system with the newest machines, but for anyone out there with a Pre-Intel Mac this is a great option at half the price of Apple's own product. Only gripe is that there is no power indicator light on the plug end, which is a feature on Apple's stock power cord."
+2,Charges,"This charger works great and charges as well as the apple product that costs twice as much. I miss the green and orange light at the end of the plug, but this one does have a blue light indicating it is plugged in."
+1,I was very disappointed with this book.,"This book doesn't even come close to the quality I have come to expect from Maeve Binchy. The story lines never come together. Basically, the entire book is a set of character sketches. Yes, it kept my attention and I did finish the book, but by the time I was finished, I regretted spending the time on it and fussed at my mother who told me in advance that this was not one of her favorites. (She should have been a bit more forthcoming!) I would not recommend this book; on the contrary, I would discourage someone from investing any time on this book. There are many, many better books out there, including all others by still-a-favorite Maeve Binchy."
+2,Good but not great,"Most of the characters were annoying in this book. I do like how each one got a chance to tell ""their"" side of the story.Not one of her best but still made for a pleasent read."
+1,A disappointment,"Maeve's forte is character development, dialogue, and interaction, and Silver Wedding was far below her usual standard."
+2,A fractured Family Story,"This story was quite sad initially but turned out OK in the end, I always think it very sad when families cannot respect and like each other."
+2,I love Binchy's work,This was heart-rending and displayedthe same finesse at fully roundedcharacters with their issues. The priest'sdiscoveries and how he dealt with themwere particularly poignant.
+2,"Wonderful characterisation, as always","I am a great fan of Maeve Binchy's writing. I love her detailed character observation and how it lets the reader recognise bits of people in her characters. Silver Wedding centres around a 25th wedding anniversary and the plethora of dilemmas such a seemingly straightforward celebration can cause. Anyone who has ever organised a family event such as this will love the descriptions of family politics, and I'm sure many will sympathise with the heroine's family traumas and how being 'the responsible one' can lead to all sorts of complications, not to mention that vaguely disquieting feeling of being put upon. A good read."
+2,Easy read...entertaining.,"As always a Maeve Binchy feel good story. Fast read but once I pickup any of her books, I cannot put down until I finish. Characters had depth. Would recommend any of her books."
+2,A True Story Teller,"Maeve Binchy is a great storyteller. All of her books are filled with character description and are definately page turners. The Silver Wedding took me by suprise the way each character had different views on the same events which is usually true in real life. This is the seventh book of Binchy's that I have read and everytime I finish one, I can't wait to start the next. The Silver Wedding, although not my favorite of hers, lived up to my expectations of Bincy's marvelous ability to telling a story. Definately recommende d as a summer read. (or anytime!)"
+2,"Not bad, not her best either.","Even though I did enjoy this book, I was disappointed in the way some of the characters stories were left hanging, such as Father Hurley's nephew. What happened to him? The character of Helen REALLY got on my nerves. But then, she was probably supposed to. Overall, though, it was a good read."
+1,A True and Total Dud,"Yes, everyone has a tale to tell, and it is the standard Binchy tale: someone is a mistress, someone *has* a mistress, someone feels trapped in his/her marriage... I started off with Binchy, relieved that these were not ""romance novels,"" but three or four books into her plethora, I find them to be glorified Barbara Cartlands. The difference is, in the more recent ones, they all sell food."
+2,Playdough fun!,"This was purchased as a Holiday gift for our 2 1/2 year old. She is very artistic in nature, as are my other two older children (ages 9 & 11) and they all play together when this gets whipped out. It's great for when I need a little time to do some sewing to keep the kids busy for awhile.Sometimes mom gets in on the creative action as well, and then we end up playing for long times, strengthening our bonds.Much better than sitting in front of the TV or computer.The only subject I would mention that could use a little improvement is maybe an idea sheet, like a how to, to give the kids a jumping point on creativity with what is included in this package."
+2,play-doh,not bad but be warned you need to buy extra play-doh at local store before handing it to the kid's
+2,Cool tools for PLAYTIME FUN!,My daughter loves this caddy and really enjoys playing with playdoh ( she's 3 ). It has a lot of cool tools like scissors and a pizza cutter that are very toddler friendly. I think the caddy center island needed to be a bit bigger. We have other play doh sets and it doesn't all fit in the caddy.
+2,"""Super"" fun","Rated for 3+ but my 2 and 3 yr. olds both play with this. While the kids like playing with this, I like that it can grow with them. It has basic tools for younger children: rolling pin, presser with three tips, pizza cutter, safety scissors, play-doh knife. But it also has tools/items for older ones: bead making, art molds for pictures and ""sand"".The only con is the mat. It's cheap plastic. Sounded great on the box in the store, but ends up crinkled underneath them and not protecting the floor. Stick with using and old sheet or vinyl table cloth from the $1 store."
+2,A very palatable foray into SciFi.,"No spiritual experience like the Flat Earth, but I was won over by Esther's determination & vulnerability. A reminder of our humanity."
+2,DEVIN THE DUDE'S BIGGEST FAN!!!!!!!!!,"DEVIN IS A GREAT RAPPER BUT WHO IS VERY UNDERRATED. I HAVE ALL OF HIS C.D. EVEN THOUGH HE DOSENT GET ALLOT A PLAY DOWN HERE IN JACKSONVILLE FLA. WAITIN TO EXHALE IS A GREAT AND FUNNY C.D. I WOULD RECOMMENED IT TO ANY ONE WHO LOVES DEVIN OR IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW OR WHO JUST WANTS TO KNOW WHO THE DUDE IT. EVEN THOUGH IN MAGAZINES IT SAYS THIS IS DEVINS BEST CD YET I THINK THAT THE OTHER 3 WERE BETTER. TO THE XTREMM , JUST TRYIN TO LIV AND THE DUDE ARE OFF THE CHAIN. I WOULD JUST RECOMMENED EVERYBODY TO GET THE DEVIN THE DUDE C.D. HE MAKES U LAUGH, AND ALSO IT GREAT MUSIC TO SMOKE TO!"
+2,Great addition to a fan's collection,"One thing that I have learned over the years is that it is very difficult to capture the same energy, audio and visual effects of a live show on a taped performance. Although I wasn't there, I have a feeling that the flat vocals were largely due to that fact. I have been to several live shows that were mind blowing only to see the same performance on DVD and find that the singers sounded like they were in their bathroom singing. I'm a diehard fan of Queensryche and Dio so they can do no wrong. I'm sure that the experience of the show was epic but the DVD left me wishing I was there."
+2,Get this and Livecrime,"To really get the complete Mindcrime experience, I would recommend getting the Operation: Livecrime DVD as well. If you can find the one with the booklet, even better. Watch the first part on the Livecrime DVD and the 2nd part on this DVD. The original Mindcrime with the original lineup cannot be topped. For the most part, they did a great job considering they don't have the budget for live shows they had in the early 90's. Mindcrime 2 is not at the level of the first part. Who expects it to be?"
+2,Thoroughly enjoyable!,"What a hoot! I've been a fan of these guys from the beginning, through thick and thin, and this set captures a truly remarkable performance. My only complain is that the audio quality seems to take a dump in the end of disc two. Geoff and Pamela sound way overmodulated, and the weird blurry effect that distorts the image of the two is distracting.The best parts? ""Suite Sister Mary"" from OMCI and ""Fear City Slide"" from OMCII.Awesome stuff!"
+2,Il grande ritorno!,"E' dai tempi del tour di ""empire"" che non vedevo i queensryche così in gran forma, questo dvd per me è il migliore di tutta la loro carriera, e la consacrazione di una band, dopo questo dvd si può tranquillamente dire che i queenssryche sono entrati nella storia del grande rock come i Deep purple, led zeppelin e thin lizzy negli anni settanta.I queensryche sempre si sono distinti dagli altri gruppi del loro genere, Geoff Tate è uno dei più importanti vocalists di tutti i tempi.Questo dvd è musica e teatro, la collaborazione più stretta con Pamela Moore rende questo dvd imperdibile.Una sola nota negativa, purtroppo nella composizione della seconda parte si sente l'assenza di Chris De Garmo,Mike Stone è un grande chitarrista, ma Chris De Garmo per me era fondamentale per la band, hanno perso la parte più melodoca, che era a mio parere molto importante in questo gruppo!"
+2,"SOON,SOON,SOON,.................","Names Marcus from Sydney,Australia.I saw Queensryche when they came 'down under'and toured in July.They were totally AWESOME live,ans so I have been following there progress on the QR website.I can now hardly wait until I can get a copy of Queensrche: Mindcrime at the Moore.I met the guys after and they were fantastic to meet,along with Pamela Moore who reprised her roll as Sister Mary.A fantastic voice in Mind crime as well as a solo artist.I hope that one day they can come back 'DOWN' with this great act.This has to be a must for any 'QR' fan........................"
+1,Queensryche & Seattle Suck,"This performance is pure garbage. Unfortunately I was at this pathetic show. The audience was mostly old geezers who were there to watch a group of other geriatric has-beens. The sound was awful, their performance of West Side Story was ridiculous, and their hatred for America was sad. Halfway through the show, the singer was having serious trouble hauling his fat *ss around the stage. He sounded like an exhausted pig, gorging himself at the trough. It was bad enough that they would embarrass themselves by performing in front of people, but they actually recorded their disaster. Now they think they can sell this crap??"
+2,One of the best!,"Some people call it cheap and flimsy. But I call it thin and delicate. and that's how it should be when you're opening a wine bottle. It is extremely easy to pop out the cork with this corkscrew. It also works with synthetic corks. No extra strength required at all. Believe me you'll be amazed after using this product. It comes with a nice container, which is a bonus."
+1,Poor quality and construction,"This corkscrew is poorly made, consisting of low-grade stampings and flimsy plastic molded parts assembled with tinned rivets. It feels like it's going to come apart in your hand, and it requires considerable care to use it safely and effectively. It's outrageously overpriced, too. An unfortunate product offering from the company that brought us the legendary original Screwpull, perhaps the handiest corkscrew ever.I did manage to pull a cork with it, though - which is why it gets even two stars."
+1,Cheap corkscrew,"It's awful. I bought it because I wanted a red corkscrew. However, the description does not state how cheaply it is made. Each time I use it I'm afraid it's going to break when I turn it. It's plastic. DO NOT BUY!"
+2,Great to use BEFORE P90X,"If you are not in really good shape this is a great product to get ready for P90X. It does get kind of boring because you are doing the same workouts every other day, but they do work. It is only about 30 mins but it is amazing how well it works."
+1,does not work,"I purchased this product and the DVD's don't even work. I can't even use them. I get nothing,no picture,nothing."
+1,not worth it,it surprisingly contained very little substance. just 1 half hour workout per disk. got boring fast too. i found better stuff free on the internet.
+1,Soso,"Where i enjoy the workout and feel it working i am upset that o ordersd from this site. The product said two dvds and and bonus, i only received the workout for week 3-4 and bonus mot work out wks 1-2!! Very upset!!!"
+2,La reencarnación vista por un científico,"El primer libro del Dr. Weiss sigue siendo un gran libro para todos aquellos a quienes les inquieta el tema de la reencarnación, así no crean en ella."
+2,Excelente Libro / Amazing book!!,"Este libro ha sido uno de los mejores libros que he leido, soy adicta a la lectura y este libro me ayudo en muchas formas. Te ensena a analizar muchas cosas, a comprender otras con respecto a la vida y te lleva a tener una mente mas abierta cuando por ejemplo te pone a dudar si hay mas vidas ya que en algunas religiones eso es inconcebible.This book is one of the best books I have ever read, It makes you think and wonder about past life especially if you do not believe in that. I truly recommend this book."
+2,Magnifico libro,"Brian Weiss ha dejado una magnifica guia para quienes no tienen mucha informacion acerca del Hipnotismo, La historia de Katerine es tan impresionante que podria ayudar a culquier persona que se ha hecho la pregunta mas de una vez sobre la continuidad de la vida."
+1,Very disappointing,"I ordered this new knife from Amazon based on the Laguiole name, prior Sabatier experience and the one review (5 stars). What a disappointment! One side of the blade had very visible tarnish and reddish blue spots (not sure whether rust or previously used). It also has a very light and extremely cheap look with poor manufacture. It is made in France, but it goes to show that junk comes out from there just as easy as from China, Pakistan or anywhere else. True you get what you pay for, but this one wouldn't be worth even 2 bucks at a yard sale. Maybe it was a defective unit, but I didn't want to take a chance with a replacement. I never even tried to use it, and simply returned it. To Amazon's credit, their return process was great. Just follow the online ""return"" process, print the (free/prepaid) return label, and take it to any USPS station. Amazon's service earned the second extra star."
+1,Not what I expected,"I bought this boombox for a kitchen that I knew needed to be loud. While the Hummer MusiXstation looks amazing and has pretty good functionality, the sound quality and volume is very low. To be honest, I wish it sounded like it looked. The radio is not very good at picking up FM stations, either. It does have a Audio in jack, which was very helpful and not available on a lot of other models.I was not impressed overall, and we switched back to our 1998 boombox in the kitchen.Pros: Looks amazing, seems durable, cool features (including audio in)Cons: Not very loud, sound quality is decent at best, subwoofer is a joke, digital FM radio not very receptive"
+2,A Must Read,"This is an interesting book that immediately caught my attention. From the first poem and throughout, each verse tells a story that seems to involve the reader at a very deep emotional level. There are some unique descriptions about the way a whole range of emotions are experienced through love. A different book, and good company on a quiet evening. Add it to your personal library."
+1,Bad band,The band was far too thin and would roll down my leg continuously. I returned all pairs I bought for a refund. Very disappointing for a Jobst product.
+1,Wouldn't stay up,The band was far too thin and would roll down my leg continuously. I returned all pairs I bought for a refund. Very disappointing for a Jobst product.
+1,Junk,"This film tried to capitalized on the previously successful Legend of Boggy Creek, and failed horribly. It's nothing but a boring home movie. Other than a shot of someone prancing around a forest in a gorilla suit, the film has no perks whatsoever. Strongly not recommended."
+1,My thoughts on a terrible book,"This book is about colonel Knox a leader of a freshly starting revolution in America. His mission is to carry around 200 cannons from Ticonderoga back to a city where British forces are docked. The main characters of this book are will Knox 19 year old brother of the colonel, colonel Knox in charge of expedition, J.P. a farmers son .I disliked this book. It drags on and never seems to end. Just when you think your going to get a fight there isn't one .the biggest problem they had on the trip was a river with too thin ice. What's so interesting about that? If I were you I would not buy this book. It is extremely boring.From a reader of this book"
+1,The Worst Ever!!!!!!!!!,"I thought this book was the worst book ever. It was so boring! Did I mention that it was the WORST BOOK EVER!!!! It was the worst book in the history of bad books. You should never read it. Take my word on that. Oh, and I didn't just choose to read it on my own. A teacher forced me to read the dumb novel. IT'S THE WORST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!"
+2,A good book and a quick read,"In this historical fiction book the story is told of how the colonists were able to keep the war going in the face of the British blockade of Boston harbor. The year was 1775, the Revolutionary War was in its early stages, and the colonists were out of ammunition enough to not overthrow the British out of their city. With Boston Harbor blockaded, the colonists could not gain any ammunition, so colonist Henry Knox hears of Fort Ticonderoga stocked with ammunition and devises a plan with his brother Will to bring the guns back to General Washington in the middle of winter. I recommend this book to anyone interested in a historical war book."
+2,Adventure,"This was one of my favorite books assigned in school this year. I like the exciting adventures of this cannon trek from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, MA. I liked how they crossed the ice with all of those big guns. When the last gun crossed, the ice cracked, but they were able to get the big gun out."
+1,Did not fit 2004 Kia Optima LX,"I purchased this for my 2004 Kia Optima LX. When I went to install it, everything seemed good. But the car was about an inch wider than the hitch and the hitch was not centered in the car. So either the hitch was off center or the car's mounts were. Otherwise seemed like a great hitch."
+2,See The Whole Instead Of Just Its Parts,"This book really resonates with my philosophy that we can all accomplish a lot more by coordinating, communicating, sharing, and preparing together. Mr. de Geus frees each of us to be fully human, and to humanize the organizations we are part of. He successfully challenges the limits of the mechanical view of human interactions, and provides a great vision into what is possible. A good complement for this book is ""The 2,000 Percent Solution"" -- a book that shows each of us how to tap into our innate talents to create world-class solutions through asking and answering a better set of questions. I also recommend ""The Pursuit of Prime."" With these three books, you can accomplish anything!"
+1,As low quality as you can get,"Literally broke the first time I used them. I bought two, thinking that they were cheap and probably more prone to breaking. But I certainly didn't expect each of them to fail after ONE use. Pathetic. Don't waste your time and money on these incredibly low-quality items."
+2,"Awsome reading--I saw my own ""economic"" company described! .","Really hits home with a clear explanation on why companies fail. I was taken by the accuracy of what happens to companies living the economic model, after they go through a downsizing. His core premise of the company being a collection of human communities is right on. It is the first work which I have read that ""humanizes"" the corporate entity by calling it what it really is. A look at corporations beyond the bean-counter would be an appropriate sub-title for this work."
+2,"creative, interesting approach to Greece","I like the mainstream of travel books, but I've never seen one designed quite this way. The author has woven a plain-language retelling of parts of Homer with descriptions of the modern Greeks as he came to know them. Fair play to the author: he has given us something refreshingly different.Lundgren writes clear, quality prose with above average descriptive talent. His deep affection for his subject is evident throughout, which warmed my heart as it deviates from the accepted journalistic principle (one I despise) of pretending to have no real human feelings. I tend to believe that a traveler learns more about a people when s/he tends to like them, and the author clearly does.Recommended for the travel reader willing to try a novel approach to the subject of culture study. For the travel reader with any interest at all in Homer, feel free to add a star."
+2,Greek Time Travel,"This was an interesting and engrossing book about Greece (including its surrounding islands) which helps connect the historical world of Ancient Greece with the scenery and people found there today. (Reading it with a map or atlas handy would definitely enhance the experience).The first half retells the story of Odysseus and his journey to Troy, with a special emphasis on the sites as we know them today (great for those preparing for a trip to Greece - especially if you're interested in getting a handle on the names and significance of the various islands). The second half emphasizes personal stories of the author's own travels and visits to Greece which bring to life its land, people, personality and culture of Greece.Fascinating and enjoyable!"
+2,Rediscovering Greece and its people,"While reading the book I found myself traveling along every page, visiting the Greek islands and walking alongside Ulysses in his long journey. In this journey, I explored the different sides of Greeks and how even today their strong sense of self emerges in their daily lives. The book creates a bridge between the past and the present revealing that Ulysses journey to come back home represents our own desire to attain fulfillment."
+1,why i think the book is going to be great,I think this book is really good for people who continuously tried to be one of the people out on the court.This is the perfect book to start with.
+2,A well liked gift,"I bought this for my father as a gift. He seems to really enjoy it. Being something he had in years past, the hand held infrared devices became a little hard to locate. While this one doesn't seem to have the super high build quality that ones did from years gone by, it does the job and as the gift receiver my father seems to be very satisfied with it."
+1,Horrible Quality,"This isn't really a massager, it doesn't vibrate or sooth muscles. It is really more of a flashlight with a dinky infrared bulb in it that isn't powerful enough to do any good anyways. Save your money, folks. This one is a complete dud."
+1,heat therapy,"I used this product a couple of times and was not really impressed. To get good results I guess you would have to use it in a specific area for a good length of time, otherwise not much good."
+1,Infrared MASSAGER,Amazon responded immediately but forwarded to the supplier. Don't waste your money. It's a hand held wand that may or may not be infrared. Doesn't heat up to any degree that will be helpful. Still waiting to hear back from the supplier (two weeks now) to return this item. Know someone who has the EXACT same item and paid $10.... Enough said
+2,Infrared Massager and Heating Device,I received the product in a timely manner. It was as advertised. I have used it a number of times and it works well although I haven't gotten the results from it I had hoped for. No fault of the seller or the product though.
+1,Feels great until it melts and then explodes.,"I had another infrared massager before this one that I used for years to help with sore muscles and a nasty TMJ condition. It finally shorted out and I bought this product just a few weeks ago. I had one of the worst headaches of my entire life yesterday and was using this on my jaw when I most unfortunately fell asleep. I guess muscle relaxers and vicodin will do that to you. Anyway, when I woke up, I found that I had rolled over and the infrared massager was underneath my pillow. It completely melted and burned through my sheets and a couple inches into my mattress. I had fallen asleep a few times with my other infrared massager with no consequences so this surprised and dismayed me. This is not a safe product - it either needs to be made of sturdier material than cheap plastic or have a timer on it - I would certainly be willing to pay the extra money to not have to worry about setting fire to my house or burning myself. Sorry - can't recommend it."
+2,I LOVE this CD!,"My favorite of all her CD's. What a wonderful voice. LOVE her Billie Holiday covers, but mostly love ""Hey John,"" which i understand is to be about John Lennon. Buy this CD, i doubt you will regret it!"
+2,Great for beginers like me.,"I got this book because I was writing a research paper on palmistry. Out of the five books and two web sites I used as sources, this one was the most informative. Some of the books were witten as if they were trying to confuse the reader. This one had interseting anecdotes and asy to follow illustrations and discriptions."
+1,Halica Bliss Out v.11...,"...is the full and misleading name of this album, one that is as run of the mill as a fan of electronic metamusic could desire. This album has seven tracks, ranging in time from 3-11 minutes, but don't let that fool you into thinking there's much variety. All of them meld together after the first, ""Fish"", which is the highlight among few others that are moderately well-crafted and distinct. There is a definite feeling of sonic recycling (""didn't I just hear that whir on the previous track?"") and a limited sound spectrum within their grasp. One can't expect too terribly much from indie techno, so its unfair to condemn this album for lack of equipment. It's usually competent, even musical, but when an occasional vocal bit is all that differentiates one track from another, one tends to seek greener electropastures."
+2,EXCELLENT,"Eddie Palmieri, like most early-1970s jazz players, must have known popular music had taken over the world and caught the bug.Whether he wanted to make money or just expand his horizons, it really doesn't matter.He formed this band, Harlem River Drive, in 1970, and made one hell of an album. Truth be told, this project does not have much to do with the Latin Jazz Eddie is known for. Harlem River Drive is an out and out soul funk album: wha whas, grooving percussion, all the ingredients you would expect from a crack unit during the era.And more: with a baritone sax--an extremely underused instrument in all genres--in front, this album has a uniquely jazzy flavor, even though the beats could be off a Santana or War or Mandrel album.As funk, it works full bore, but the novel textures here make an already fantastic funk project so much more."
+2,Simply one of the greatest albums ever recorded !,Harlem River Drive holds a very deep place inside my heart and I'm glad to see its still alive and well and others out there appreciate this very special music.
+2,Tomorrow Will Be Better: A True Story of Love and One Family's Triumph over the Horrors of World War II,Excellent and well-written book. Recommended reading for young adults and older. We must all remember what atrocities were committed in Europe and other countries. It is a testament to the human spirit and the capacity to survive terrible circumstances. This book will become a permanent part of our family's library.
+2,Ignored master,"It is our good fortune this collection exists to showcase the tragically ignored Payne. His songs have thankfully lived on in other artists' recordings, but his own versions are more than worth hearing and on occasion, revelatory. If you are interested in the music part of country music you will care about Leon Payne."
+2,Sexy and Different,"I earlier wrote that I did not receive these as ordered, but the seller immediately contacted me and sent this item quickly. Great service! The look is fun and sexy -- these are cut REALLY low. They will probably reveal a bit of butt cleavage, but my girlfriend and I really like the different look and feel of these quality panties. I knocked off one star because they run a bit small; order a size up if in doubt."
+2,Excellent singles whatever ones you choose,"There are basically 3 singles out there to ownwhite cover UK single 1 (stellar is not actually acoustic like on the drive single)1. Are you in2. Are you in (oakenfold remix)3. Stellar (Acoustic)Are you in (video)red cover UK single 21. Are you in2. Wish you were here (live)pardon me (live video)australian release1. Are you in2. Are you in (oakenfold remix)3. Wish you were here (live)4. Warning (live)5. Stellar (live)Overall if you just want the tracks, get the aussie single, if you need the videos as well then get the 2 UK cds.as far as tracks go, all of them are very good, the live versions, especially warning are excellent quality. The remix of are you in is surprisingly awesome to the point you would think thats the way the song is meant to sound if hearing it the first time.Hope that is of help"
+1,THIS COLLECTION IS INCOMPLETE,"THE STIFFS WERE A GOOD SOFT BAND.THIS CD IS SUPPOSED TO BE A COLLECTION OF THEIR BEST WORK. BUT MISSING IS HERE ARE THE SONGS 'D.C.RIP' AND ANOTHER GREAT TRACK FROM THAT 7"". FOR CAPTAIN OI!TO LEAVE OUT SUCH AWESOME WORK IS DISTURBING. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS RELEASE. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TITLED""THE STIFFS_LOVE SONGS COLLECTION"". THE BAND ITSELF RATES BETTER THAN 2 STARS, BUT NOT HAVING THE SONGS IT SHOULD OF HAD,GREATLY DEPRECIATES THIS CD."
+1,The Stench,"I just used this product for the first time and will be returning it.The cheap cologne smell is inescapable. Wash your face with this stuff and you'll be smelling it all day.I popped the top and smelled it at the store, but after using it the smell is much stronger."
+1,Avoid this product.,"A man should not smell like an entire bottle of cologne when he gets out of the shower, nor should the entire house he lives in smell like a giant vat of cologne. Go buy a bottle of nondescript body wash and after your shower apply a few squirts of the cologne of your choice. But really, why would you need cologne if you're just going to the office?! You don't! Please make it stop!"
+1,Monkeys Paw,How can anyone like this book??? its got to be the worst horror book I have ever read and I normaly like a good horror book now and then. I mean most Horror books or movies give me the creeps this one I could resd in the scaryest place in the world yaw and go to sleep. got to be the worst book ever writen by the way I am 13 just dont wana give out my account name on here later
+1,Incomplete Edition,The hard cover reprint edition offered by Amazon and others is incomplete. It contains Part 1 only. Note the page count (208) and compare it to the trade paperback versions (310-324 page count).Avoid this edition.
+1,Blurred Audio,"Audio is technically flawed. The instumental sounds are Not crisp and clear. The musical selections and the Ellington orchestration are excellent. But the unclear Audio makes listening to this album like viewing a blurred, out of focus photograph. Definitely NOT a worthwhile selection for serious Duke Ellington afficionados."
+2,Great Easy Listening Tunes,"This Reunion of two superstars is long overdue in CD form. Every one of the 24 songs is enjoyable. My own favorite is The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. I'm not a big country music fan, but this album should appeal to a wide range of listeners. I've been a Jimmy Webb fan since his work with the 5th Dimension and Richard Harris. His writing is the best, and Glen Campbell's voice has never sounded better. I ordered the CD based on the pre-release mention on the VH-1 special on Glen Campbell and have played it daily since it arrived. It's a real pleasure to hear this great work."
+2,What Campbell/Webb Fans Have Been Waiting For,"Finally, the long awaited CD that all of us Glen Campbell/Jimmy Webb fans have been waiting for! This CD includes Glen's best album from the 70s, ""Reunion"", along with virturally all of his covers of Webb's later songs. A must have CD!"
+2,A 1970s gem,"As other reviewers have righly asked, how was this not a big seller upon its release? So many good songs, sung so well. I never tire of listening to this one."
+2,"Quick, Buy This One!","As of this writing, this great CD was on ""limited availability"". This is a CD that I can't get out of my head and break into song while listening to it. It's very moving and melodious. Yes, I love Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell but may not have bought it if I didn't read the reviews. The reviews were so upbeat that I bought the album and have it playing as I write. Please note that there is another CD called Glen Campbell ""Reunion"". Don't get that one. Get this one. The cover looks the same but this one has 24 songs on it rather than the normal number. Rated it 5 stars - you'll sing along too."
+2,Superb collection of mostly overlooked gems,"This disc proves that there's much more to the Campbell/Webb association than the 4 or 5 hits from the late 60s we all know and love. 'The Moon's A Harsh Mistress', 'Highwayman', 'Lightning in a Bottle' and 'If These Walls Could Speak' are particularly fine Webb songs and they're given superb renditions by Campbell. The chemistry has always been right between these two and I hope it's not the last we hear of them together."
+2,An inexpensive time machine,"Words have been crafted in previous reviews which dwarf my abilities yet I must include the following information: ""The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"" is one song which justifies the price of admission. No other singer has ever approached Glen's interpretation of this haunting tune. The song was included on Capitol's ""The Very Best of Glen Campbell"" Lp when originally released but was sadly missing when the album went to cd. Raven has given us the opportunity to hear not only the entire original album but has included a number of stunning bonus cuts as well. This cd is a treasure for all Glen Campbell-Jimmy Webb fans. Campbell's voice is as clear and plaintiff as ever and no words can describe Webb's genious. Listen for yourself. Hats off to Raven!"
+1,Definitely not a must have,"Nice pictures, but no descriptions and the map on the book doesn't even mention Merritt IslandBuy a proper birdbook rather than this overpriced pamphlet"
+2,Florida birds,I love my nature guide to Florida birds. We have identified many birds using this invaluable tool. You can too!
+2,Great product,"I am so happy with this product. My drawers stay neat, clean and most umpotantly organized - I can find everything quickly."
+2,Plain and Simple: A women's journey to the Amish,This book arrived in a short amount of time and was in very good condition
+1,There is no insight to be gained after finishing this book.,"It is absolutely unbelievable this woman IS a therapist, by reading her book, she NEEDS one. She relates to clay more than to children or people. Whatever she was looking for in an Amish community, she never found it and translates that to the reader. Don't waste your time with this very poor read."
+1,Author is WAY too self-absorbed,"I wanted to read this book because the simple life of the Amish people intrigued me.I wish this lady would have talked more about the Amish.Instead,all you read about is ""Me,me,me"".""What am I doing in my life?""Why do I do this/that?"" blah blah blah.By the end of the book the reader really doesn't care anymore!It was scarey for me to find out that this woman is a therapist-YIKES!The reason I gave it 2 stars is that (1) When she does talk about the Amish it is interesting (2) It is a short book and a quick read."
+1,Really horrible book,"This book is a self-centered piece of random musings. It is not about the Amish. It is about the author, and frankly, she's not someone I would really care to meet and discuss important issues with. She spends SO much time on HER thoughts, HER ideas, that one forgets this is supposed to be a book about the Amish way of life. This is not a journey TO the Amish. It is a boring, breathtakingly conceited journey into the author's confused mind. I suggest counseling for her. Her book just plain stinks."
+1,I was very disappointed in this book,"I was expecting to read a book about the Amish. What I read instead was a very self centered book about a woman searching, rather blindly, I felt, for herself.She had very little in the way of insight into Amish life, even after spending a period of time with them. And her inability to get outside of her own head/her own life was not terribly interesting to read.For someone who always longed to be a 'star,' I am sure publishing a book was quite a thrill for her. Shame she used the Amish as a platform for her own ego."
+1,She did not get the point.,"I thought this book was a sad commentary on the lostness of the author. Though she sought to understand the Amish way of life, she totally missed what it is all about. Maybe it was because the church service was in German or maybe she was so focused on herself that she could not see beyond to the fact that peace comes from a relationship with God. Her final line in the book stated that miracles take a lot of work. I would beg to disagree and say that God is the one who does miracles and therefore they take no work, just faith. This is what Sue Bender missed and is still missing I am afraid. We use Amish textbooks in our home education program, so the insights she shared were not really new to me. I think her description of the Amish is valid, but her understanding is lacking. I would not particularly recommend this book."
+1,Just Okay,"This book is 'just okay.' I came away from reading the book not knowing too much about the Amish. Sue prefers to keep most of the information to herself. She does, however, make sure she gets in adequate writing about all of her 'accomplishments' -- and makes apparent her desire to return to her old life of those accomplishments. (Big hairy deal!) Personally I think she's a bore....and a boor; actually I found her to be pompous. She had a wonderful idea which could have been made better. Sue Bender, you need to grow up."
+2,Everyone should read this book.,I first heard Sue Bender on NPR talking about her Amish experience...I was enthralled with it. Later I found the book and read it start to finish in one sitting. As I read it I kept thinking I wanted to buy a copy for all my friends.
+1,Disgrace of a book for anyone who studies the Amish writings,"2 stars is pretty generous, in my opinion. This book seemed more like a book about the process she went through writing a book about visiting Amish families. I found myself wondering where I might be able to find the book she spent so much time ""pouring her soul into"". The book is largely spent talking about how incredible she is for having completed such a daunting task and is filled with many backhanded remarks regarding Amish communities. She comes off pompous and self-indulgent, not at all like the humbled, pious woman she paints herself out to be. Would recommend skipping this book."
+2,"Must read for anyone in a ""pressure cooker"" job","This is a very uplifting trip taken and proves that fancy, 'doodads' in our lives are really totally unnecessary for real to-the-bone happiness and sense of worth."
+1,PLEASE,You sure must have missed a lot on your JOURNEY.The Amish are the most backwards group of misfits I have ever encountered.Where kids beat on when you were they? Were wives talked down to and belitted? Were animals beat and starved? I thought not. Maybe you should take another trip...and tell it like it really is. I do not think much of your book. It is NOT TRUE
+2,A lovely Little Book on the the Importance of Simplicity in Life,"This is a lovely little book. It is filled with contemplations on the importance of simplicity and balance in one's life.A busy woman who has focused her life on success becomes enamored of Amish quilts. Her admiration is so great that she takes time out from her life to go and live with the Amish. There, she reflects on her own values and comes to realize that the act of doing is as important as the outcome. She also realizes that being a part of something, rather than standing out from others, is a more cooperative and giving way to live.How the author juxtaposes the meaning of things with the sentiment reflected in the quilts is very lovely and meaningful.I highly recommend this book for anyone who has ever had questions about what is important in life and their own core values."
+2,Beautifully written and insightful perspective.,I have read and re-read this book several times. It is a lovely story and written very well. It let's us know that everyone is human and in all communities there are good things and not so good things. Take the good and leave the rest. I have drawn on some of Sue Bender's experiences with the Amish and applied them in my own life. How wonderful to be able to read about someone else's experience and feel like you are there by their side.
+2,This book balances the slavishly pro-Israel tomes,"A well-written book, and well documented. No matter what your view of the Arab-Israeli conflict, this book balances against the 99% of books that take a pro-Israel slant. I especially appreciated Khouri's calm, objective manner of discussing the issues.Is this book outdated? Heck no! What I think is interesting is that history basically never changes in the Middle East. This book is essential for any scholar of the area."
+1,The book presents history from a pro-arab stance.,"The book presents a historical and political account of the middle east from 1922-1984. The book was originally written in 1968, then revised in 1976 and 1985. During the process of revision, Khouri, appearantly, did not make many changes in the original text, a fact that leaves much of the book outdated. Khouri's account takes a strong anti Israeli and pro Arab stance. For example, he chooses to downplay the Palestinian terrorist attacks during the 1970s and mentions such attacks as the attack on the Israeli athletes in Munich and the attack of the Marine base in Beirut with no detail. His study is based very closely on UN records and ignores the reality of the Middle East."
+1,"Hard to fill, leaks, and handles break","We were given this product as a gift and absolutely loved them at first. They are compact (compared to many grinders) and a cute design. Unfortunately we found the first flaw a few weeks later when it came time to refill for the first time. The refill doors are tiny! The only reasonable way to pour in salt was to use a paper funnel and the pepper was even worse having to be fed one peppercorn at a time through the tiny door.After the second refill the little doors started refusing to stay shut. Since they slide ""up"" to close with the way the mills sit on the shelf. They just fall down and constantly reopen with the help of gravity even when not used.We used these mills at most for 3 meals a week...2 people who aren't heavy spicers, but despite our limited use of these mills the handles broke off in under 11 months.It's a cute product if you are ok with something that is designed to not be used beyond 2-3 refills."
+1,Handle broke within a week,"I picked these up locally to use at the table. Only used few times when a handle on the salt mill broke right off. They worked OK before breaking, but didn't have much output. They also appeared to be difficult to refill, the opening is only about 3/8 of an inch square."
+1,a real pain,I bought this item 2 months ago because it was small and cheap. I use it daily. The grinding mechanism is already tired. Now it takes a lot of patience to actually get the desired amount of pepper/salt and it's getting on my nerves. So I'm browsing amazon for a real and efficient mill set.To be fair there is one thing I like in this product: the magnets that let you stick them to the cooker hood.
+1,Don't waste your mony,Don't waste your money on these. They don't grind well at all. I just bought celtic sea salts and got rid of my table salt and was very disappointed as these just don't grind the salt or pepper. I have to go buy another set and hope they work.
+1,really cute magnets but...,horrible set of grinders. these handles broke before i had the chance to refill them! waste of money.
+1,Poor durability and hard to fill,"Never satisfied with traditional mills, I bought these because they had a unique design. I liked that they stick to the fridge but have found that means I occasionally have to wipe off pepper flakes. The small, rectangular holes make funneling refills difficult and messy. About a month into light use, the pepper mill gummed up and cleaning was a real chore. After about a year of moderate use, the pepper mill just wasn't grinding properly anymore. Cute but not very durable."
+1,waste of money,"hard to squeeze, hard to fill, hard to get more than a pinch of spice. there is a miniature hole to get salt and peppercorns in the units, they spill everywhere and don't hold much so you're always filling them. The handles are small and hard to hold. You have to squeeze them at least 30 times to get a decent amount of spice out."
+2,Very nice and handy to store,"I got these as a gift and really do like them. I just stick them to the fridge (magnets) and always know where they are. They are easy to use altho I do find they release less salt or pepper than you first think....so you have to squeeze more times than you normally would. It takes some getting used to.This is very handy to have, easy to use and its nice to have a small set to pass around at the table. I am also glad you can graind the salt...some sets are for grinding pepper but not the salt."
+1,Not for the serious minded..,"Perhaps the larger model works well. This smaller magnetic set is tragic. The only upside is that if you're working on your grip strength, these will probably help. To get a useable amount of pepper, you'll have to squeeze 15-20 times. They feel cheap and destined for a quick trip to the trash can. Stick with a tried and true twist grinder."
+1,Broken in less than 1 month,"I purchased this pepper grinder at a kitchen outlet store. One of the ""rabbit ear"" handles snapped at the base after less than 1 month of use. I don't reccomend this product."
+1,cute but don't,"Looks like cute little bunnies on my fridge, but they're just eye candy. Shakers don't store a lot of salt or pepper. Handles are too small to comfortably hold, and it's hard to detect any salt and pepper coming out."
+1,review mni magnetic s& p set,Neither the salt mill or pepper grinder work well. It takes forever to get salt and pepper from the squeezing of the handles together and still not an adequate amount. Perhaps the blades that crunch the S&P are not sharp enough? Very disappointed in product.
+1,Is cheap and thats it,Is cheap and does its jobBut the handle feel cheap and seems like is about to break.Sometime the peper chop a big chunk off
+1,Not Higgin's best but a fair read,Lucky Luciano helping to put an end to the invasion of Sicily --- I think not. The story line was a little too hard to believe. Don't mix up gangsters with your stories of war and espionage. Stick to your Dillon and Ferguson characters. They're the ones that we like to read Mr. Higgins.
+1,Unfulfilled potential,"As light weight sci-fi/horror anthologies go this is probably good value for money (given its low price), but the apparent lack of good editing and of proper proof reading is painfully evident and you definitely won't find any candidate for a Hugo or Nebula award.You'll find a couple of interesting ideas, a lot of trite and derivative ones and occasionally some baffling lack of coherent character development.There's enough to show that Messrs. Jason Brannon, Eric S. Brown and John Grover have the potential to write something good, but it seems to be, at the moment at least, unfulfilled potential."
+1,This is high school creative writing...,"I was quite disappointed with this collection. After the first three stories, I basically gave up. Interesting concepts that could have benefited a great deal from a really good editor. This stuff really belongs in 12th grade creative writing class."
+1,"Substitute the name ""Burmese"" for any cat","Although books about particular cats/pets are rare and appreciated, I'm afraid this book gave me no further insight into my Burmese cat. Perhaps I am asking too much but I expected to find a plethora of special insights into this special breed. I didn't.Especially in modern cat care I felt this book lacking. My breeders says: Fresh meat three times a week; chicken wings (raw) at least twice for dental hygiene, vary the diet, enjoy the peculiarly dog like characteristics of the Burmese. But mabe that's all asking too much - gotta go, Nero is bringing his beloved yellow wash cloth for retrieval...It is hard to criticise a book that describes the best breed of cat on earth. Let's all write one!"
+1,"Other than the History of the breed, not specific to a Burmese Cat at all!","I must agree with the other reviewer that this book offers no additional eye-opening facts in respect to owning a Burmese cat... The history section is specific to the breed (but as a new or existing Burmese owner, you'd probably already know this prior to getting one!) & there is one blurb regarding the Burmese characteristic to yowl when they require attention. Beyond that this book could really be for any other cat out there (feed your cat, give it water, groom it,...). It didn't even specify normal size/weight ranges for the breed and what quantities of food to give them as a guideline. So, in my opinion, useless to a new Burmese owner. Also, I was a bit disappointed that all of the photos are only of Sable & Chocolate Burmese (they are all gorgeous, but a few photos of Blues or Lilacs would be appreciated). All in all this book was disappointing."
+2,"Guide to Owning a Burmese Cat: Feeding, Grooming, Health, Handling, Exhibition","This book is a great starters guide to owning and basic understanding of the history of Burmese cats. Useful basic information on care, feeding and breeding."
+2,Comprehensive Introduction,Logically enough Professor Herrick begins with an overview of his subject. He concludes with some of the better known modern rhetoricians. In between these two chapters he traces the history of the field and the various contributors. Timelines in the chapters enable the reader to see where the content of that particular section fits in the overall scheme. Sources are clearly identified throughout the book. Sidebars are another asset found in each section.The glossary in the back of the book is a ready reference for students seeking to quickly understand a term. Herrick seeks to combine modern example with ancient methodology in some places. Generally speaking this book introduces the subject well. It is clear and comprehensive. I have used with favorable results as a textbook when I was teaching in Massachusetts.
+2,"Very informative, good read.","I purchased this book for a class, rather than for enjoyment. That said, I found the book to be very informative and relatively easy to read. Of the two textbooks that I purchased, I most definitely prefer this one."
+2,"Still great, but...","This is my sixth edition, and this book is still a great way to get ready for the season.But the writing has taken a distinct turn toward the serious. The essays and player profiles are still chock full of relevant numbers and piercingly well-considered arguments, but this year they are also somewhat...I really don't want to say it...tedious.What was once a light-hearted romp through some serious baseball thinking is now rather dense and dry. I'll buy again next year, but I hope somebody sends them a keg of Lighten-Up.+"
+1,Bill James it ain't,"No doubt the worst of the many attempts to cop the ideas and success of Bill James, Pete Palmer, etc. over the past decade. Cute names and sophomoric humor aside, there isn't a great deal of meaningful analysis here, and if you take the time to go back and look at the previous year's addition, you will see that these guys are wrong a lot more often than they are correct. Their arcane formulas and measurements totally miss the point of something as simple and palatable as Runs Created, and the result is a dull and confusing mass of EqA's."
+1,Not a fan,"Nothing here that you can't glean for yourself if you have a PC and know how to use Excel. Anyone can run numbers and models, and really that's all you get.The ""writing"" (purposeful quotes) is painful.Buying this book is no different than putting a match to your money."
+2,I spy,These books are the best. My kids all under 5 love them. They are so easy to understand that you don't need to be there to explain or read what they are looking for it shoes the picture for them. I'm defiantly going to buy more.
+2,I SPY for younger children,"Shipping was fast and packaging great. I was slightly disappointed that this seemed like an I Spy book for a much younger child than my 8 (almost 9 year old son)..... I wish I had known that ahead of time. Still, a great beginner I spy book, well put together and nice sturdy cover. Thank you."
+2,Short and concise,"Concise look at Napoleon and his exploits. This essay is best used as an introduction to be followed up by Schom, Asprey and Horne."
+1,A Military History,"This may be a good book on military history. I am not a military historian, so I cannot attest to how sound Markham's research into that subject is. Just know what you are buying. There is almost nothing here about Napoleon as a person, not compared to most other biographies. And the social context which gave rise to Napoleon is not really explored here. I find the first two chapters of the book that deal with Napoleon's genealogy and his early years interesting and well-written. After that the book got too dense and the writing style rather pedestrian. Everything beyond the first chapter of the book is written for a specialist (a scholar who focuses on the 19th century or on military history). At the time of the publication the book received such glowing reviews that I cannot help but wonder what I missed here."
+1,An Unclear Biography of Napoleon,"Napoleon is probably one of the most widely written about historical figures. There are many differing views about his intentions and ambitions. Markham takes a somewhat 'unclear' point of view when writting about the French Emperor. At times it seems like he is praising Napoleon for one thing or the other and at other times he is criticizing the ' Corsican Orge'. He laudes Napoleon's form of government as being advanced beyond its years yet he draws on unreliable memoirs which denounced Napoleon with impunity. 'Unreliable' memoirs are those which were written by those, between 1815 and 1830, who wished to regain Bourbon favour and be allowed back into prestigious positions. I feel that Markham doesn't give a very lucid explaination for the intervention in Spain or for that matter in Russia. Towards the end the picture drawn in this book becomes more nebulous, and we are given the choice between two uncompromising pictures of Napoleon."
+2,Orange Mound Representer,Chopper Girl's debut album on HooDoo Labs is a throwback to an older often times forgotten subgenre of Memphis rap.The album has dark overtones and rides a fine line between Horrorcore and Gangsta Rap. Touching on a variety of subjects Chopper Girl seems to show she isn't a one trick pony and this album has selections ranging from a high octane posse cut to dark and sinister tracks that are heavily influenced by vodou and all the way back to selections that will easily get people moving in the clubs and c-walking on the streets. A veritable whose who of Memphis artists make guest appearances both vocally and on the production side of the house. I highly recommend this for anyone who is a fan of Memphis underground.
+2,Very good album,"This is definitely worth coppin. Got some bumpin tracks. It contains a variety of songs, she is NOT one of them artist where all tracks sound the same. 15 tracks, and at least 10 of them are worth bumpin all the time. She has a music video for ""Still Buck"" too. You can download it from her labels website. HoodooLabs.com"
+1,G.A.R.B.A.G.E...believe dat!,This is one of the worst Cd's I've ever heard. This chick is garbage and so's this cd. Don't waste your money on this one. Chopper Girl...haha....more like wack as hell girl. I didn't even wanna give you one star but I had to.
+2,Worth it for the Furs cover alone.,"Okay, a lot of this has been released elsewhere and some might find the price tag unjustified. However, this is worth it if for no other reason than the weird postmodern refraction (or something like that) of Robyn covering fellow '80s college rock casualties of the great alternative sellout of the 1990s, The Psychedelic Furs. ""The Ghost in You"" gains something in his sparse folk arrangement that it didn't have in its synth heavy/Richard Butler's limited vocal range but still great original version.Get it before it goes out of print like every other Hitchcock release.Signed,epsteinsmutha"
+1,shallow and unmoving,"The book was badly observed and shallow, with predictable and cliched plots. It made me want to throw up mostofthe time, and offered very little insight into the characters feelings. Do not read it unless you have to."
+2,Jeep clutch slave cylinder,Answer the same as the Master cylinder. Nothing available from Jeep. Seems to perform as expected. Delighted as the only other answer would have been to change complete clutch setup including bell housing.
+2,last word of saints and sinners,"Haven't read all of it, but it is pretty interesting so far. Don't spend more than 5 bucks."
+1,There are not very many books I hate. This is one of them.,"I find this books to be incredibly disrespectful of it's own contents. The information is at best laughable and at worst horrifyingly stupid.Others have mentioned the concept of the 'new' triple Deities(as everyone knows that you can create deities just by reading about them in a book and wanting them to exist *real* hard). I also found the concept that these deities would be thrilled with offerings of trash and garbage particularly 'interesting'(by which I mean nonsensical and silly.)This book is garbage of the lowest common denominator. A sheer money grab by a person who lives in a self created commune in a rural area. If I could chose one book to permanently remove from all bookstores and shelves this would be seriously in the running for that spot. Dare I say it - worse then SWR if only because everyone knows she writes garbage whereas people, for some reason, think this is the best stuff ever."
+2,Urban Primitive Spiritualism,"This is long overdue. Most people get only so far along in the Modern Primitive scene without ""going native"". Here is a book that gives excellent and easily followed guidelines for anyone who wants more from their experiences as a Modern Primitve. Combining Piercings, Humor and Good Spirituality, this is a great buy."
+2,Fantastic,"Lurpak is far better than any other butter out there. Be glad you can buy it in the USA! Creamy, tasty and just plain good."
+2,Great singers some not associated with Mozart. Good sound,I recall this recording on LP in the early fifties. It conveys the humour and genius of Mozart with great singers although other than Steber they were not previously identified with WM.
+1,broken,I was not even able to use this item because it tore upon putting it together. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!
+1,Didn't do much,Maybe my husband is bigger than normal but we had the hardest time getting this on. Once it was on we wanted it off pretty quick. The vibrations weren't very strong and one of the vibes was stuck in the on position so we had to remove batteries to turn it off. I didn't get any benefit from it and I don't think he got much.
+1,Don't Waste Your Money,"First of all you have to already have a pretty stiff erection to get this thing on. Secondly, we've used it twice and the third time we went to use it one of the dolphin heads split apart from the main ring. We've washed it both times we used it with toy cleaner - nothing harsh. It's cheaply made and the batteries do not last at all. Once it was on it really didn't do what it is supposed to do - it's more awkward than anything. Definitely would not recommend."
+1,You get what you pay for!!!,"I was amazed to find out that this cable was so cheap and would work with my 1080p tv. Much to my surprise, the cable didn't respond too well to my tv and left me with black screens every so often. When I did my reasearch, I realized that not all HDMI cables are the same! If the cable is anywhere from $1 to $40, chances are it won't work well and isn't HDMI-Certified.Doesn't seem strange to only have to spend $1 on a High Definition cable when your tv and sound system probably cost around 3 grand?THERE ARE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HDMI CABLES! NEVER BUY A CABLE UNLESS IT HAS BANDWITH, SPEED, COLOR, SOUND, AND FREQUENCY RATINGS ON IT! Also remember, the longer the cable the less data makes it out of the other side!Watch videos on Monstercable.com to learn more about which cable is best for you and you tv."
+2,103 Great Poems Meistergedichte Johann Wolfgang von GOethe,"Perfect for anyone who wants to read Goethe's peotry in German and understand it as well. For those familar with the German language, Goethe isn't the easiest writer to understand in German."
+2,One of my all-time favorites,"If you are interested in Renaissance Italy, gender studies, or the history of the Christian Church, this book is for you. This book presents the story of an ambitious abbess on the road to sainthood a la Catherine of Siena and her fall from grace as she becomes too powerful for the comfort of her male collegues. It is the story of the making and unmaking of a saint. This is one of my favorite books of all time."
+2,Amazing Amazon Doctor,"We met Dr. Smith when recently in the Amazon in Peru. She cured my husband's plantar fascitis with a shot of lidocaine which we feel enabled him to walk properly and thus stretch the fachitis. It cost 25cents for the lidocaine and needle and he had spent way more of that in the States with a cordisone shot,MRI, special night boot, creams to rub on his foot, etc. In any event we love this woman and have begun a correspondence with her and her foundation. Her book tells how she left a thriving practice in Wisconsin to come to the Amazon and open a clinic. She is a very special lady. Her story moves quickly and is interesting. If you ever were tempted to do good in the world this woman takes you step by step on her journey. Truth is often better than fiction."
+2,Wonderful read and true to the experience,"During travels to the Explorama Lodges twice, I was able to see what Dr. Smith has been able to accomplish. She is a marvelously dedicated individual. This books is a diary of her experiences, but after having visited the area, I was also able to have similar experiences from a tourist perspective. Dr. Smith, who I have met and talked to is a creative, stong and full person, dedicated to make a difference for the people in this area of the Amazon. She has done that and the book tells her story."
+1,failed the first time i used it,"the quality of the lcd display is terrible, low visibility and with a ""rainbow"" effect on the surface. backlighting of the LCD display is woefully inadequatethe operating manual is barely sufficient.the scanner itself hang up on the first time i used and i could not power it down any more i returned it the first day i got it"
+2,winter's tale,"After the darkest night of the year, imagine it never got brighter.Faced with the unimaginable, Darak sets out to both return balance to his world and save the brother who's caught up in the struggle. The characters are richly drawn, from the haunted Darak to the dark and oh so enticing Morgath.One of my biggest problems with fantasy novels is that the women seem to just be there to worry about the hero, hope he likes them, and get rescued. In Heartwood, Griane is as strong as Darak. They're delightful characters to revisit again and again. Heartwood was a fantastic read."
+1,Not like I remember it,I bought this book 'cause I loved the movie when I was a kid. The book is really dry and a little hard to relate to. It's very English with lots of Moor descriptions.Couldn't finish it. Want it?
+1,Four Star Music - get the other edition though,"Capitol's 1990 reissue of The Beach Boys' 1960s LPs gave us 2 of these albums on 1 CD at normal price. They're back for who knows how long - so get them while they're hot. On the 2-fer version of ""Little Deuce Coupe,"" which is in STEREO by the way and not MONO as it is here, you also get ""All Summer Long"" plus you get a nice stack of bonus tracks. Don't pass up this warning - and get the 2-fer instead - quick!"
+1,Not what I was anticipating,Thought it was a picture book of the Fiords.... That's what happens sometimes when you cannot actually touch a book...
+2,Unique and Captivating China,"High quality, light weight and uniquely interesting pattern. Adds fun to the dining experience and cleans up like a dream in the dishwasher. Arrived in absolutely perfect condition and was packaged exceptionally well."
+2,nice print,a bit small then i would like but it was nice. Got it for my son's History class and it worked out great
+1,Does not work,"According to the specifications this headset supports Bluetooth 1.2, as well as the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and the Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). I could not get any sound to come out when connected with my Sony Ericsson w600i in phone or Walkman mode, and people could not hear me when I called them. I tried every setting possible, read the instructional booklets for each device and the thing still wouldn't to anything when connected. I am guessing that this headset works fantastically with any Motorola device, but as far as I'm concerned this product is guilty of false advertising. After this experience I do not plan on buying any Motorola Bluetooth devices."
+1,CRAP,I don't know what happened to Natalise between her first album and this one. She was so sweet on the first one and the music was good. Now she comes off like a wannabe tough girl swearing all over this record. There really did not need to be all of that. The music wasn't even hot. I'm sorry that I paid good money for this album. Buyer beware!!!
+2,I'm soooooooo impressed,"A friend of mine has Natalise's first album and I thought it was pretty good. But I was not prepared when I bought her new album. OMG this album is SO AMAZING! It is much better than my wildest expectations! We don't have any big record stores in my little town, so I had to order it and it and I forgot about it. Then when it came I was like, ""okay, let's see what it sounds like becaue the clips on her website where pretty good"". But EVERY song on this album is AMAZING! I love the slow songs, and she printed all the lyrics. The fast dance songs sound REALLY good in the car with the volume cranked all the way up! This is just all-around an absolutely stellar album. Natalise did an incredible job on it. I would not be suprised to see her win a Grammy one day!"
+2,melancholic and upbeat,"This is one of my favorite Guy Clark efforts. I love the marvellous mixture of the melancholic and the upbeat. Some highlights for me are the elegaic wistfulness of songs like Fort Worth Blues and Forever, for Always, for Certain. These lovely songs are nicely balanced by the energy displayed in such tunes as Sis Draper or Die Tryin'.For me Guy Clark belong to that select band of singer/songwriters which include such luminaries as John Prine and Kris Kristofferson"
+2,Simply Wonderful,"Being a fan of progressive rock, at first listen I didn't think much of this album because it didn't sound like there was much there. Don't make the same mistake! Don't be fooled by this album's simple sounds. They belie a complexity of story and emotion - an honesty that permeates every note on this album and is beautifully woven into a harmony of voice and guitar. This is a great album that is also well recorded - nuff said!"
+2,cold dog soup,guy clark cold dog soup is a good CD to listen to just discoverd guy clark some i'm trying more of his music
+2,The best keeps on getting better and better.,Dylan? Jagger and Richards? Lennon and McCarthy? For my money the best songwriter ever is Guy Clark. His latest effort does not dissapoint. It is a social injustice that Guy Clark isn't a megastar. Nashville needs to wake up and recognize the talent that they have and not the hacks they continue to play on the radio. The Shawn Camp song is awesome. Shawn Camp is the best kept secret in the world. Here's hoping he does another album someday.
+2,Is there a bad Guy Clark CD?,Of course not. And this is another great one. Just stop putzing around and buy it.
+1,A little too Lite,"Purchased these socks looking for the right balance of light construction and cushioning. I found only the light construction part. While they seem durable enough, the socks are way too light to provide an adequate barrier between my shoes and my feet. It's easy to earn a blister on anything more than a short run.These may be just right for someone who does not punish their feet with marathons and triathlons, but just not substantial enough for me."
+1,Manufacturing error,"On the one hand, I loved the book, since I am a big fan of Thomas Paine. However, my particular copy was missing the last 50 pages or so of ""The Age of Reason"". When they get the printing and/or binding problems straightend out and have purged the inventory of the defective books, they should remove this review. At that point, I will eagerly buy a new copy."
+2,"Its Paine, enough said",All works are untampered with and represents truth based reading as to the authenticity. Nice bound book to boot as with elder tradition.
+2,five stars for deism!,"Thomas Paine strikes a (still) powerful blow for Jeffersonian values and deism. In my mind, definitely a classic."
+2,What a useful collection.,"It's good to have all Paine's material in one handy volume. Plenty to read and think about. It's a pity he's not better known in the USA, considering his significance in the existence of the country."
+1,Does he even have an editor?,"I have no background in history and do not pretend to know what I'm talking about in that regard. However, when it comes to grammar, I know what I'm doing - and Howard Zinn, apparently, does not. The chapter of this book that I was given (Chapter 8: On Presidential Liars) was the most horrendously written piece of work I've ever read. Please make note of the fact that I read high school essays frequently; I thought I'd seen it all. Apparently, I was mistaken. According to Mr. Zinn, the American people have been ""deceived about"" much more than we thought, and should all ""deep anguish"" over it."
+1,Taylor Made Gazebo,"When trying to install the products attachment brackets to the boat railing three of the eight screws supplied sheared off. When attempting to attach the cover over the frame, I discovered one of the velcro pieces sewn into the cover was coming unraveled. The center support pole that installs across the top and runs from front to back is supposed to have a pocket for the pole to fit into sewn into the cover at each end; mine only had one pocket making the center support useless. Got in touch with Taylor Made customer service to resolve the issue. They arranged for pick up of the defective product and said a new one would be sent right out to replace it....... over three weeks later and I still haven't received it. I think it will serve its purpose once I ever get the darn thing and it's not defective !"
+1,Not his best effort,Max must have had a dictionary by his side while writing this bunch of hog wash. I read to be drawn into a story and it did not happen.
+1,Brain numbing,Strange analogy on death. I tried to go find good in this rambling read but non exist. No need to bother.
+1,Did not like at all.,I Just did not like the story line.Ii was not able to get into the story. Didn't even finish the book.
+2,IMMORTAL!!...,"Immortal is so good. I bought this album today, and this is after my opinion a little better than ""Battles in the north"". I've actually just have ""Sons of norhern darkness"", ""Battles In the north"", and ""At the heart of winter"", but i'm getting Diaboilical and Pure Holocaust this christmas.... I think SOND is the best immortal cd i have right now, but if u like to get chills and get cold over u'r body, this is the cd for you!!!"
+2,truly epic,"many people give 5 stars in a rather nonchalant manner completly nulling the value of the prestigious 5. This cd is the most essential black metal album I've ever come across. I do not sheepishly just ""give"" the five star rating, I stand by my rating proudly for all to see. THIS IS THE ONE! EPIC! also I do not listen to garbage black metal like most so you can trust my opinion. This album drives a sword through the pu@#y a!@ bellies of all other pu%$y a#@ bands. HAH HAH HAHp.s. kill nevermore"
+2,A music fan from Ca. U.S.A.,"This album is truly a masterpiece. Immortal has goneback to their heavy-metal roots. The songs are long and not complex as their previousalbums were. Different direction, not as fast as their older albums, but stillunmistakable Immortal. I trulyrecommend this album."
+2,Blackened Thrash and Extreme Cold,"This is my second attempt at writing a review for ATHOW. I don't know what happened to the first one. But, I'm sure none of you really care!! HAHA. ATHOW is very close to being the best metal record I own. The guitar work by Abbath is bone-crushing, and the drumming by Horgh is phenominal. But, the real excellence is Peter Tagtgren's production. He brings to life what these musicians are conveying. Superb. Immortal have created an amazing metal ""fantasy"" with all their records. Brilliant. Immortal is now reforming and will open the Wacken Festival in Germany in 2007. Be there if you can, if not buy this and ""Sons of Northern Darkness."""
+1,BROKE IN A MILLION PIECES,I was not able to see if this piece was nice or not. It broke into a million pieces on arrival. You could hear the delivery guy when he was walking to my door. VERY DISAPPOINTED because it was a gift. Returned it right away! Buyer beware!!
+1,Not packed well at all - arrived completely shattered!,I was very excited to receive this - but when it was delivered - it was a cake dome in a box - shattered into pieces because it was not wrapped inside the box at all! And I ordered it new! Would not purchase again - will go to the store to buy any sort of glass product.
+2,"Great, but found it cheaper!","This is a great cake dome -- it's beautiful and the price isn't bad! But I actually found it a few days after I used it the first time at Target for $15. I couldn't believe Target was cheaper than Amazon -- that rarely happens! So check there first. Still, I think it was worth way more than that, so if you don't find it there, definitely order here on Amazon!"
+2,good value,"Packaged well and received in excellent condition. Looks as pictured, heavy weight glass, substantial size and attractive design. Very reasonable price as compared with many others. Very happy with purchase."
+2,Perfect gift for the family,"Purchased iwth Amazon Prime, it got delivered in two days without any damage. Shape and size are perfect for my sister who is getting this for Xmas and to use during her house parties."
+1,False advertising,"Received the correct box, which was damaged as noted in item description, however, the cake dome was not the item pictured and not the item in the product description. It was a very used dome from a different manufacturer and very different style (black and handpainted). Diasppointed as the savings for this particular item was significant when compared to a new one when I took the sellers word as in the product description aned photos."
+1,Beautiful but Misrepresented,"The Cake dome set was beautiful. I needed a 14 inch diameter plate because I was making a 12 inch cake. The lid had an 11 inch diameter so would not fit the cake. I was disappointed because when I search Amazon for the 14 inch cake plate; there were many unrelated products choices. It was very frustrating. Amazon, please only give unasked for alternatives. I know I am going to google search my product choices to find websites that only give me what I want!"
+2,Nicest possible domed cake stand!,"I was teased rather mercilessly after I first purchased this domed stand, but it quickly one of our favorite kitchen storage pieces! In addition to its old-fashioned beauty, it is a wonderful storage and serving piece for cakes, pies, and tarts. The dome is very solid to protect desserts but also fits nicely (and heavily) onto the base, keeping things fresh at room temperature. Highly recommended!"
+2,Unnecessarily Dense but Useful,"Dramatica: A New Theory of Story is a useful prep for using the software. It's an interesting and complete theory of story too, which is great. The book in general is well worth reading. My only problem is that if it's worth saying, it's worth saying WELL and this book uses twice the number of words it needs. The density of words also confuses the message. I felt, on more than one occasion, that the author was willfully complicating the message in order to ensure more sales of the software.Again, worth reading... valid and useful ideas... enough extra words that it undermines its own usefulness."
+2,You can get as a podcast,"This is a good resourse, but if you are thinking about buying this book, do realize that you can download the lecture free as a podcast on iTunes."
+2,important for my research at college,This book is very important for american descendants living in Brazil. We can't let the culture dies.
+1,Piece of junk,"I bought this for my 8 year old son who is extremely interested in exploring the things around him. The Scope It Out was bought as a stocking stuffer at Christmas and as a companion to his in-house microscope. So he could take the Scope it Out outside and explore bugs, plants, dirt, etc.The Scope It Out was a failure. The directions say to adjust the focus by turning the rubber covered eyepiece - which does not do anything. Then to bring things closer or farther into view, just tip the Scope over. We experimented on various items, such as a fingernail, orange peel, bug, etc. It was a joke. I could do better with a magnifying glass. The optics were below poor.I would not recommend this for any one of any age. Don't waste your money."
+2,Science fun!,A great little tool for seeing the normally unseen. Scope easily focuses by tilting the scope rather than fiddling with adjustment knobs. It's so fun to see things really close up!
+2,Works perfectly but difficult to install,I bought this as a replacement board for a 10 y/o opener. The original board was permanently fastened to the opener chassis and had to be cut off. I then had to drill holes in the side of the opener and fasten the new board with two screws. Unfortunately Liftmaster uses the same exact stock numbers without indicating that there were changes made. In the end it works perfectly but is no job for amateurs.
+1,Absolutely Awful,"I find this book is in poor taste, notwithstanding the attempt to put a nice cover on it. Not authorship, but cut and paste out of the Bible. I did the same thing as a kid in CCD. But, make a book out of it? Ugh! An absolutely awful example of using the Bible to sell books. Don't support this kind of thing."
+1,Gross,"Ironside themes do not a great album make. Even worse are the puerile child singers - the themes are ghastly and the singing OMG!If you are high on crack this might be cool. Me, I love Archie's music from 62 to 70, this music is CRAP. Strangely, Things Have Go to Change was amazing - Archie you had it in you to be greatImpulse wanted a hit LP this was never going to be it!!!! Archie was misled or not up to say NO!!!!!!"
+2,Dolly's Best Album,"I have been a Dolly Parton fan for longer than I can remember. I listened to my cassette with Jolene until I wore it out. This is Dolly Parton's best album ever. Period. There is not a bad song on the record. Her soulful, plaintive ballads contrast with driving bluegrass melodies to create a complete album. There is no way to really explain how good this album is - you just have to experience it for yourself. If you are a fan of Dolly Parton or just bluegrass music in general, you need to buy this album."
+2,Dolly Parton - The Grass is Blue,"This is a great CD, especially if you like Bluegrass music and Dolly Parton. What a fantastic combination!"
+2,A timeless masterpiece,"I bought ""The Grass Is Blue"" on the strength of the rave reviews which appear below. They didn't lie. This is one of the finest things I have ever heard, from ANY musical genre. I played it for my wife, who has zero bluegrass background, and she was just swept away by it. Every cut is strong, but the odd-numbered tracks appeal to me most, with ""Steady As the Rain"" being a particular highlight. Be warned, ""The Grass Is Blue"" may permanently hijack your musical tastes. Now when I listen to blues and rock standards that used to appeal, I just can't sustain interest for more than a few minutes. Nothing compares to the power, the purity, the soul that Dolly Parton delivers. I am compelled to go back to ""The Grass Is Blue"" for another deep drought of that cool living water. This is one album I never want to live without."
+2,Essential Dolly Parton,"Dolly has described this CD as her ""Blue Mountain"" CD. Part Bluegrass, part mountain music. This is as good as it gets. Dolly never fails to deliver and if you are a Dolly fan or a fan of good music in general, you will not be disappointed."
+2,Essential Bluegrass!,"Not only am I a fan of Dolly Parton, but a huge fan of bluegrass. Dolly has once again shown her versatility in delivering the essence of bluegrass, and adding so much more with her unique voice and harmonic orchestrations. This album is a buy whether you are a Bluegrass, Dolly Parton, or Folk listener.p.s. I'm still only halfway through my first listening of the album as I'm writing this!"
+2,Magnificent Accomplishment,"This is one of those beautiful moments. You know Dolly has been kicking around major labels like a tennis ball. You know that women singers past 40 rarely get airplay. You know Dolly is a wonderful singer whose creative potential has not lessened. You bring home her latest CD on the smaller North Carolina-based Sugar Hill label; and you wonder if her recording career will be reduced to small independent releases. Then you put on the disc. Wow! I like Dolly's philosophy: When all else fails, make one of the best albums of your career. This album is nearly flawless. The steller bluegrass players lend an integrity and enthusiasm which keeps taking Dolly even higher. The songs of spiritual faith are transcendent and not preachy. This is a magnificent accomplishment. If you've like Dolly or bluegrass music, don't miss this marriage of the two. Unforgettable!"
+2,yet another 5 star review...,"I'm no great fan of bluegrass or country, but this release intrigued me because - like many people, I suspect - I have a soft spot for Dolly. ""The Grass is Blue"", though, really is as good as the other reviewers have said."
+1,"Slick, over-produced bluegrass","I hate to disagree with so many people who love this CD, but I find very little to like about it. I found the ballads weepy, the upbeat songs cliched, and the singing/musicianship professional but uninspiring. To give you an idea of my tastes, my favorites are Nashville Bluegrass Band ""American Beauty"", Steve Earl/Del McCrory Band ""The Mountain"", Ricky Skaggs/Kentucky Thunder ""Bluegrass Rules"". In my opinion, ""The Grass is Blue"" does not approach the artistic standards of these and many other current CD's. Once again, no offense is intended to the many people who are so fond of this CD. The bottom line: I plan on making the day of somebody who wants to own this CD by selling my copy to a used CD store."
+1,"Only for the ""Waltons""","I love ya Dolly, but this music is the WHACK, or it is to this city boy! This is a Cd only the Waltons could love!"
+2,The Grass is the Finest!,"Dolly reaches out the bluegrass world and hauls in a huge win for herself and the rest of us. Why she didn't sing and stretch like these years ago is beyond me, but she soars along with the hot group of musicians and singers with her. I have been playing this CD for months since I got it and I can't seem to get enough. I would have loved to see her tour with this ensemble of musicians with her, but I think she only played in Nashville last January.Here's to hoping she records more bluegrass, but until then I'll give The Grass is Blue another spin."
+2,dolly can do no wrong,"This cd blew my mind the second i listened to it! Dolly knows country like no other and this hould be a lesson to all those tired pop-country acts cramming the airwaves: this is how to do country, bluegrass and any kind of roots music for that matter. her rendition of ""Silver Dagger"" gives me chills. she is just the queen of country."
+2,The best! * * * * * * * * * * 10 Stars!,"Dolly Parton, you've done it again! Continue to give us your best. Your adoring fan, Sergio."
+2,Seek no further if you love melancholy music!,"This is it. The best, most heartfelt debut I've heard in a long, long while. Lhasa sings of love, rejection, defiance, vanity, birds in the desert, the fish in the river, the tree of forgetfulness, all with a voice that is now sweet as desire, now wrenching as a lover's scorn. The music reminds me alternately of fado, klezmer, cabaret and Kurt Weill. And the girl is only 25. One can only wait with bated breath and hope it won't be too long before the second album appears. Meanwhile, I'll try not to wear out this CD!"
+2,Just incredible!,"How a young female singer from Quebec (with mexican parents I believe) could do a so powerful album! This album must be know around the world. You'll love this CD at the first second you listen to it... maybe 2 ou 3, but no more! The music is so good, it makes you sing or dance! Lhasa has only one album now, but she's working on an other actually. Don't miss it, don't pass beside this one, it would be a mistake."
+2,Amazingly Beautiful,I own over 800 CD's and this is my first review on line. This haunting performance showers you with romance and poetry; she holds your heart and reshapes it with lasting passion. Thank you Ms. De Sela
+2,Probably The Best Canadian release in this decade!!!!,"Less than a year ago I saw maybe a 30 sec. of one of her songs on MuchMusic, and I was...amased. I remembered her name, and soon I saw her perform live in Toronto on two occasions. MAGIC!!! I picked up a copy of her CD, and it's one of my favourite albums EVER. Beautiful!!! I'm allways on the lookout for interesting artists, being one myself, and I've been involved in the music industry for a long time working in a recording studio. I can't tell you ""Buy This"" because I think it is great-that's a personal opinion. But I can tell you ""Buy this"" because I like it and so will you, and anyone else you play it to. And if you ever have a chance to see her perform live, DO IT. It was the most intimate performance I ever saw artist deliver on stage. And her band shines with her."
+1,Too much noise for nothing?,"Reading the numerous exalting critiques of this new CD by Lhasa, I finally gave in and bought it... I have to admit, that the exoticism of the ""haunting"" style of interpretation can be captivating to the ones not familiar with the Mexican or Latin-American musical traditions. However, the various musical styles appropriated in this CD merit greater diversity in interpretation."
+1,Not better than Chavela Vargas but certainly prettier,"After all these reviews, it is difficult to not feel like I would be doing an injustice ... yet, I think that those who claim to like Lhasa would much prefer the originality and talent of Chavela Vargas. Indeed, Lhasa's raspy voice is deeply influenced by the cigarrette-smoking Vargas. What is called haunting voice, or passion, by other reviewers, is a mode of interpretation that Lhasa administers indiscriminately to every song in her repertoire, especially when the CD includes merry Chrismas songs."
+1,Frida's more attractive soundtrack sister,Utterly amazing and unique sound. Her voice is so powerful.
+1,Disappointing,"One truly great song (the first on the disc) followed by 11 weird takes on Mexican folk music and depressing moans. The brilliant arrangement and accompaniment of the first song ""Mi Cara de Pared,"" a sexy, mournfully loping tango, led me to expect greatness within, but alas, Lhasa is a one-trick pony, one with a potentially great voice, which is reduced to strained yodelling on the subsequent uninteresting numbers. It's almost as if she were undecided what category she wanted to present herself in - is it world music? Latin? Pop? Rock? Unfortunately it seems to be none of the above. If I want Mexican folk songs, I'll call Linda Ronstadt. The arranger and producer (name forgotten) should have waited to present the CD when he had more tricks up his sleeve and the singer had better songs. A great disappointment - but that first number is a killer."
+2,A CD engulfed in GREATNESS !,"This CD is amazing. Lhasa and her band demonstrate top musicianship combined with abundant passion. If you are a music fan with a large collection and taste of music, you must add this CD to your collection. It will be among your top 10 favorites. And that goes for music fans with modest CD collections too! And if you get a chance to see them perform live they are even better. I saw her last year in Montreal. Wow!"
+2,Perfect background music,"I recently heard this tape being played in a shop abroad, and immediately enquired what it was and ordered it from Amazon the moment I returned home. The music is very different and extremely haunting. I have played the tape non-stop and it is perfect background music as it does not disturb ones thoughts at all. I have played it while writing my Christmas cards, and will most certainly look at the other tapes made by Lhana who has a most unusual voice.The rhythm is wonderful and I'm sure would make good party music. Do not be put off by the rather spooky cover painting!!"
+2,Majestic,"This is a masterpiece. Lhasa has a unique and powerful voice - flexible, sexy, and captivating. So subtle in its beauty, it will make you tremble. And the laments will crush your heart. I am not fluent in Spanish, but the music totally gets inside your skin. Beautiful arrangements, beautiful melodies, beautiful voice. It can only make your life better."
+2,A fun-filled fantasy adventure,"""Castle"" is a wonderful book for children who have short attention spans. It provides adventure and re-affirms the laws of chivalry."
+2,Very fun book,"This is a fun book because it is about life in a diminute world sharing times with knights, servants, other different people and Alabaster, the small world wizard."
+2,The Castle in the Attic,"This book is amazing. I read it when I was a child and couldn't put it down. It has amazing adventure and suspense, without the horrible violence. Several months ago, something reminded me of the book and I had to hunt it down. I had forgotten the title and the author(it had been 15 years since I read it). I finally was able to locate it. I was thrilled. I bought it and read it in just a couple of hours. It is a book I recommend for both children and adults."
+2,One of my favorite books as a kid.,"This ought to be required reading for every boy or girl between the ages of 8-12. Enjoyable, readable, exciting, and above all, heart-warming."
+2,Audio Version,"Fun book. Young boy, 10, is given a toy castle by his nanny who is leaving to go back to England. The boy, William, is very upset that Mrs. Phillips is leaving. When he discovers that the castle, or more accurately, the Silver Knight that comes with it, is enchanted, he devises a plan to keep her with him. And thus begins a very satisfying tale of fantasy and heroism.I listened to the audio version of this book - read by the author along with an entire cast. I can't say it was the best audio book I've ever listened to. As often is the case, the reading by the author, while interesting, wasn't great. And it wasn't just the author. I often kept thinking to myself that I wish I had opted to read this one instead of listening to it."
+1,Very Disappointed,"As a teacher, I've enjoyed using this book over the years in my reading program. Imagine my excitement when I learned that the book is on audio. Please understand, the book is worth ten stars, and I really love the story. It is very well written, the characters are fleshed out and believable. BUT... the audiobook is a great disappointment. It is read by the author with a full cast. Somebody forgot to tell Mrs. Phillips that she is from England, and, therefore, has a british accent. The woman reading her part sounded like she is from Iowa. Almost from the beginning I'm listening to audio and I'm going HUH!? This is what happens when you don't pay attention to your own production. I'm amazed that Winthrop allowed this lemon to get out, especially since she is reading on it. Go Figure!"
+2,I liked the book because...,"I liked the book Castle In The Attic because it was a book on a Dragon and a Knight. My three favorite parts were when William climbed the tree and got the apple for the cursed man. My other one was when he fought the dragon,and my last one was when William fought Alastor.Other kids should read this book so they will be more interested in reading the sequel Battle For The Castle."
+1,I was very disappointed because the cds are stratched and they skip.,"I rated this one star because the cds are stratched and they skipped all through the story. I would have sent it back, but I was so sure I could depend on this company. I threw away the returned information. I will have to purchase another CD before I use the novel with another class.I am very disappointed and I will think twice before I order again.Thank you for the opportunity to share.Gloria Gilliard"
+2,Thi was a great book,My class read the book The Castle in The Attic My whole class liked the book. My favorate part was when Willam got past the dragon.But did he get in the castle? I don't know! You will have to read the book to find out. I recommend you read this book!!!!
+2,I like this book.,The book Castle in the Attic is a good book.My favorite part is when william defeated Alastor. There was one other good part in Castle in the Attic. When William was trying to get to Alastors kingdom and the dragon was distracting him with bad visions. I recommend this book to anybody who likes exciting books.
+2,Saving the Past And returning to the Present,This book is about a boy who gets a toy castle as a gift and working with a knight going from the present into the past saving a old town from a evil ruler(Alastor).The town was saved and they wanted the knight and the boy to rule their town but the boy refuses and goes back to the present and the knight stays to protect the town from any other evil rulers.
+2,I liked it,I love the way Elizabeth Winthrop describes his emotions about Mrs. Phillips leaving. It was exiting and I couldn't put it down!
+2,An incredible piece of work!,"This book, by Elizabeth Winthrop was one of the best books I've ever read. It was a real page turner! The end of every chapter left me wanting to read on. If you love fantasies too, I strongly recommend you pick up this one today!"
+2,Very fun to read,My family and I listened to this book on tape when we were driving across the country. It was so fun we didn't want to turn it off. It's about a boy who figures out what's in your heart mattters most. It has a great moral and is very exciting. I recommend this book for everyone.
+2,Great kids story,"This story is a great one involving magic, different worlds, knights and all the things that make fairy tales great. Any child who likes to read and has an active imagination will like this story. Geared a little more for boys, but I think most girls would appreciate it just as much. This was a favorite at our house growing up and is already on my son's bookshelf, though he is a little too young for it just yet."
+2,One of my childhood favorites!,"I am 26 years old and I still remember reading this book as a child. I have always loved castles, so the castle layout diagram at the beginning of the book really made me happy and drew me into the world. The cover is different on my edition, so I hope the diagram is still there in this latest printing. I was an avid reader as a child, and I highly recommend this book!"
+2,Both my daughter and son enjoyed this book.,"It's not overly long, and it's written in simple enough language that my 8 and 9 year old children had no trouble reading it.It's a very engaging, sweet story, which introduces the concepts of chivalry and bravery. I actually think this book is very good for boys to read - it's about knights and fighting for one's honor, and demonstrating loyalty, but it's also about being able to cry when you need to, and being able to express love for others.In this story, the little boy's nanny is moving away, because he's growing up and doesn't need her, and he has some trouble accepting this. I think it's a wonderful, simple way to address some of the issues all children face when approaching their teenage years.I definitely recommend this one to parents and children."
+2,The Castle in the Attic,"In the beginning, William is an ordinary boy, but when his toy knight comes alive, and William shrinks, the adventure begins. This book was one of the best books I've ever read. And anyone with a big imagination and a love for adventures will love this book too."
+1,The Castle in the Attic,"i read the castle in the attic and i thoght it wasn't very entrtaning. but that's just my opinion. i thought on some of the chapters it dragged on and lost me alot. like it would talk about one thing and then another without alot of detail. for my opinion, it was an ok book. it had it's moments like whats going to happen next then it was really boring."
+1,Castle in the attic,This book was dull non for feeling non inspiring boring made no sense. I would not recomended this book to a friend it is terrible. I rather read something else rather than this book
+1,My review,The Castle in the Attic was about a 10 year old boy named William who lives with his mom and dad in Pennsylvannia. And he has a baby sitter that stays with him for 13 years and desides to go back to her home in England. William doesnt want her to go so he takes her picture of her husband who died in the world war 2. She finds out and is said for him and gives William a go away gift which was a huge toy castle with a led knight.
+2,I like this book!,I like the book Castle In the Attic because it was very adventurous. My favorite part in the book was when Mrs.Philips gave William a gift. Do you know what the gift was? Can you figure out what it is? I recommend this book because Castle In the Attic is a very exciting novel to read.
+2,This was a great book,I read the book The Castle in the Attic and I really enjoyed it. My favorite part was when William meets Sir Simon and sees the castle. I like this part because William gets scared and drops him on the floor. Will they become friends or not? Find out by reading the book.
+2,We Love This Book!,My son and I had checked this book out from the public library and he loved it! He was so upset when we had to take it back so I decided to look online. We love Mexican food/culture and he thinks it's so funny after knowing the original song!I was so happy to have found it for his birthday!
+1,small,The shoes would have been awesome but..... the sizes run extremely small.I even ordered a size larger than normal thinking maybe this would happen.The shoes are still too small..
+2,Soon to be a best seller!,"All of Mr Lepp's stories speak to me on a primal, fundamental level, in a place that brings me back to my life as a child.... shyeeha right! Honestly folks, Bil is one of the best guys i have ever met, and his stories have had me rolling with laughter more than once. He and his wife Paula and both salt of the earth, good people, and their belief in God, and the fundamental goodness of Mankind are reasons enough to own this book! Someday, you'll be glad you did!"
+2,Bubble Gum Crisis,"This music CD went along fairly well with the action and theme seen in the show, Bubble Gum Crisis. I guess that kind of figures, as it's the sound track for the show, but it was very good. I'm not a music critic, but that is my opinion. If you were a fan of the show, this CD is a must-have."
+2,tobacco pouch,"The material and workmanship is excellent, the ""plastic"" zipper pulls aren't good.They broke the first time used and I replaced them with metal ones. Could use a better quality for these, otherwise very useful product."
+2,Raise you off your feet!,"Wilmington Chester Mass Choir is incredible. I highly recommend this inspirational gospel choir CD. I especially love the song ""Holy, Holy, Holy"", it alone is worth the price of the CD. You can realyy ""feel"" the Lord when you hear thier music, and you know they mean every word and note of it. Thank you Amazon.com for featuring this CD, I had a hard time finding it anywhere else."
+2,Great book!,I really liked this book...it is one of my favorite nightworld books. I think that it was sad that Thea had to leave her family and live with Eric and his mom but I don't think they had much choice.. anyway it's great! And I enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed reading the rest of the Nightworld series..by the way I think that L J Smith is the best!!! Anyway gotta go!!
+2,Witches Rule!,I'm glad that L. J. Smith finally put a witch book in her series. I love vampires but it wouldn't really be good if that's all she wrote about in the Night World series. Now she needs to put in a shapeshifter novel and she'll be on a roll. The only thing I don't get about the book is why Thea got expelled with Blaise when she didn't do anything. I hope she became a famous vet.
+2,Good Witchy Fun!,"This is one of my favorites in the Night World series by LJ Smith. I have a thing for witches, and all the information about actual spells, spell ingredients, circle casting, and witch history was simply fascinating. Thea is a great character, and her relationship with her soulmate Eric is endearing, but the real standout star in this book is Blaise.Blaise seems like your typical wicked witch, but despite her disdain for humans (that's how she was raised so you can't really blame her), she's supremely loyal to her family. What she does in the end for Thea almost made me cry.What I love about LJ Smith's books is that the main themes go much deeper than just supernatural characters; her books explore and highlight the importance of relationships, love and loyalty. Spellbinder is one book I know I'll be reading over and over again for the rest of my life."
+2,Spellbinder is Spellbinding!,"Unlike the first two books in the series Spellbinder switches it's romantic connections to witches insted of vampires. Blaise uses human men as toys till they go crazy, and when she sets her eyes on Eric, Thea's soulmate Thea will do anything to protect him, even if it means breaking the laws of the Night World. A great addition to the series that will have you excited to read more. Though it's a step down from Daughters of Darkness it stands well on it's own."
+2,Totally Witchy!,This was actually the 3nd of the Night Worlds I had ever read but I have a different cover and it says Enchantress why???? This was a good book and I liked the spells and particularely Blaise's necklace that was cool.I wonder if yemonja really exists and the other spices.It is true that most of LJSmith's books are with witches and vampires and that we don't know what shapeshifters shape into but I liked the spells anyway.Email me if ya wanna chat.
+1,Cheaply made,"First time I tried the extractor, it busted off inside the bolt. Very hard metal, but so hard that it is quite brittle. Very little amount of free play, and doesn't let you put any torque on the bolt at all, so if it is rusted in there, forget about this set! Seems like a cheap knock off of the ever so popular ""easy out"" set.Now I have to figure a way out how to get the stupid thing out of my bolt so I can drill a new hole and tap some new threads in. Can't drill it out because the metal is so hard, it is chewing up my drill bits."
+2,"Don't move, vibrate, tilt or press too hard...","I use these at my automotive school, notorious for un-calibrated torque wrenches and people who don't like reading directions. I would go with professional grade set if your working on rusted bolts, or in awkward or tight situations. Otherwise, for light to medium duty work: Buy 2 of these sets to save on shipping. You will need the extra set. The slightest vibration can snap the bits, they are very brittle. Consider your first set a 'learning set'. If you use them to remove another bit that has broken off in a broken screw, they grind into dust (Doh!). These work great on bolts which have been over torqued or snapped on re-install."
+1,Cheap material,This tool is made of cheap material and never work or extract tripped screw. I have tried so many times and eventually have to buy different brand tool to make my work finished
+1,Wore the drill bit to a nub...,"Do not waste your money on this set! After an hour I had worn the smallest drill bit in the set down to a nub trying to drill through a small transmission bolt on my Pontiac Sunfire. I did get the screw extracted, however, the set was worthless by the time I got the screw out. Also, the extractors are weak. One will need a small torch to heat up the metal to loosen screws and bolts to keep from snapping the extractors."
+2,Welcome to 1059 baseball!,This is a great book that will give you insight on what major league baseball was really like in the late 50's
+2,Putting a marriage together again.,"Wendie Keith and Teague Blackwell had met on the set of the oldtelevision series, THE LOST ROMANCE RANCH, and fell in love.... As the couple drive on Route 66, they must learn to trust in each other and God.This type of romance will appeal to everyone, even readers who don't normally read ""inspirational"" fiction. God and religion are a part of Teague and Wendie's lives, there is no heavy handed preaching. The Blackwells are normal people with common problems, not saints. This is the first Annie Jones book I have read, but it won't be the last."
+2,Indispensable!,While working on an on-going university research project I have spent five years driving the back roads of India. This book has saved my sanity as well as my tires and axles. It is by far and away the most helpful road atlas available.
+1,too thin to hold weight,this product is good for child I guess..cause it is a little thin...but it is better than the one I saw on sports authority which is thiner
+1,"This is NOT a VHS tape, It's a music CD.","This was sent to me by mistake. So free it was but not a bargain.I dislike this imported 2 disc, 40 tract album very much. The is from the 30's I would think. With high quality headphones this stuff is to hard to listen too.The sound is very thin and hissy. Fidelity is low and overall listen-ability is very weak. This big band stuff without the big band sound. Song after song, it all sound the same, very boring material with sound to match. Just a throw-away."
+1,Total waste of money,"The developers at Eidos really blew it this time. The game is so full of bugs it makes me sick. First of all, the box says nothing about laptop compatability problems, but upon checking the Eidos tech support page, you learn that they won't support laptop systems.Anyways, I installed the software on my desktop. The game crashes every several minutes. I have installed all of the newest drivers and my computer excedes the recommended hardware profile in every way. Gameplay is tolerable, but nowhere near as good as I had hoped it would be. In fact, Chronicles was more fun and was more of a challenge.I ended up returning the game because it is not only not worth the money, but it is also a waste of time. If you do take the gamble, make sure you buy this game from a store that accepts software returns. Good luck!"
+1,STOP. We waited 8 months for THIS ?,"I was so looking forward to Tomb Raider: AOD coming out in November 15th 2002. Then it got delayed, then delayed again, and again, and again, and again. When it finally came out (8 MONTHS LATER) I was really excited. I put the game in my PS2. And was really shocked at how bad this game was. I was expecting something incredible. But no. Lara moves like a robot, it is very difficult to control her, loads of bugs and its boring. No fun. I am a huge Tomb Raider fan and have played them all. But I think this one might be making a trip back to the shop for a refund. However, the graphics are incredible (best i've seen in any game), lara looks amazing and the music is great. But overall I am very dissapointed. EIDOS, get it right next time."
+2,my game reviews,"i enjoyed the game very mutch,i have followed all the layra croft games for years on the play station,playstation one and game cube gameing systems,i am an avid fan of all laura croft tomb raider games."
+1,waste of money!!!!!,"Oh man, this is horrible! I'm a Lara junkie, and I'm completely embarassed by this horrid game. The PC controls are a joke, you just seem to spin in circles when you're just trying to make a simple turn. I feel completely ripped off by the folks at Eidos for releasing such a bug filled game. Game locks up at the worst possible moments, cut screnes are too long and dull, just let us play the game without the need to watch a movie every level...put all that energy into fixing the movement controls and lock up issues. Please, don't waste your hard earned cash on this!!! Maybe Eidos will get the message."
+1,"Should have waited to release, rather than sacrifice quality","This is, by far, the most bug filled game I have ever played. The new control system is extremely clumsy and will leave Lara die-hards wondering what the developers were thinking when they decided to revamp the old one. I hate to say it, but I think EIDOS was more concerned about not missing another promised release date and sent out an unfinished product; the obvious quality issues are apparent in the first chapter and get progressively worse. I would not be surprised if the company has to issue a recall for this defective product. On a positve note, the improved graphics are beautiful, but are hard to appreciate because of the frustrating gameplay."
+1,Absolutely awful controls! DO NOT BUY,"I am a huge fan of the Tomb Raider series, and have played all five other games on my PC. I love them. I was so excited to get this one, and sooooo disappointed with the quality. Glitchy glitchy glitchy. Do not buy this game. The controls are terrible. While all other 5 games play out smoothly, this one is slow, stalls, goes blank some times, and takes minutes to load to new chapters. Now I don't have a fancy schmancy computer, but I have been able to play all the other games on it just fine without any hitch. This is just crap. It makes me feel like I have to go buy a $2000 computer just to be able to play this $30 game! It probably runs better on a PS 2, so if you have one of those don't bother with the PC version. Thanks a lot Eidos, I totally wasted time and money and am warning future buyers to BEWARE!"
+1,i've have more fun taking a dump than playing this crap,"what a piece of garbage....just thinking of it is making my bowels move...again....OH GOD, i gotta go back on the bowl!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,Robocop dressed like Lara Croft,"I was expecting Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness since last year, with a similar performance as Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, but now when I receive the game, I saw this little girl that walks like with an umbrella inside of her pants.The graphics and sound are great, but Lara rotates like a robot and when I try to make her run, she doesn't agree with me and moves extremely slowly.I have a 2MHz PC with 500Megas RAM and GeForce4 Graphic Card, and there is no possibility that only this game needs to practice Ctrl-Alt-Del each 15 minutes in order to play it.I'll find the way to sell my game and suggest Eidos to make a research in order to define how many of the customers are really satisfied with this game and determine if a refund to the customers is the better way to maintain the good image of Eidos until today.It's a shame."
+1,Don't bother,"This game was nothing but glitchy on my PC. I have no problem with a dozen or so other games from other companies (including Deus Ex 2, also from Eidos), but this one is a turkey. It's glitchy, the controls are too clunky, and whenever I exited the game my PC restarted. The built-in EAX support didn't work with my Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (which uses the EAX 4 drivers), I had to install the EAX 3 drivers that came with the game, which was essentially a downgrade for me.On the other hand, this game looks great and when the sound worked it was terrific. The story is pretty cool, and I was looking forward to see how it played out. The cutscenes were good, and I felt like it was as much an interactive movie as it was a game.Unfortunately, I couldn't take the bugginess, so I didn't finish the game. Avoid this one and spend your money on one of the earlier Tomb Raider titles."
+1,Worse than I had previously thought,Spare yourself. Dont waste your money or your time with this game. It's too easy. 30 minutes and I was on the 5th level and never fired a shot. If this is the product they put out after an 8 month delay in release. I cannot imagine how bad this game was before they decided to rework it. I want the original Tomb Raider back. I wasted $... on this game and I know others paid more that I did....
+1,big disappointment,"After waiting months for this game to be released I find that its is essentially unplayable. Although I have a reasonably fast PC 3.06 Ghz and a fair video display, the game is slow and jerky and it crashes or hangs up constantly. Having played all the TR games this is by far the worst. I will be trying to get my money back on this one. If you haven't already bought it don't waste your time or your money."
+2,Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness (PC Version),I purchased & played the PC version of Tomb Raider. This version has 2 CDs and both are required to install. The program will recognize your USB controller and will display it on the options screen. You can configure each button to your choice. I recommend that you use a Ten button controller. The directional control is a bit sensitive so be careful not to send Lara over the rail or short fence and have her fall to her demise. The graphics are a big imporovement from the previous versions and the animation is very smooth. The game play is much like the same as the previous five but there are a few new moves to become familiar with. I highly recommend purchasing the PC version it seems that EIDOS has made some improvements to the controls for the PC. Thank you EIDOS!
+1,Do Not Buy This Game,Inspite of the two patches offered by Eidos the game crashed very often. Lara's movements are hard to control and choppy in stairwells. You will be nothing but disappointed if you spend your hard earned money on this game.
+1,Don't waste your money,I bought this game at a reduced price and still feel like I got ripped off. The controls in the PC version are an absolute nightmare and make what could have otherwise been a decent game horrible. Sometimes you feel like you have no control whatsoever. Good thing two successful movies have been made about this game otherwise EIDOS would've been out of business with this horrendous offering. In fact I'll think twice before purchasing anything with the EIDOS name or CORE DESIGN name attached to it.
+1,Do not purchase this game!,"Let me give you some advice that will keep you from pulling your hair straight out of your scalp... stay away from this game. Don't take just my word for it... alot of folks here feel the same way. Do not listen to those that tell you that all this game needs is a killer machine to run. Believe me, I have a good machine and the controls are still awful! You get tired of yelling at Lara, telling here to get her butt up them stairs! People around you will think your nuts for screaming at the screen. Laura has never looked better, that is true. The graphics on this game are amazing. It's sure nice to look at, that is for sure. But, even if had a ghost of a chance of making Laura go were you wante her to go, you'd still have to deal with bugs, freezes, Laura walking on air, and attrocious angels. Do yourself a favor... stay away."
+1,when is this game going to be released??,"I can hardly wait for this game and now another disappointment,why don't they be truthful and say when for sure so I can get on with some other game..just waiting with baited-breath, and how long will we have to wait for another after this one,, they need to get with it before I outgrow my need for Laura and I'm only 75 , can't wait much longer, if you know what I mean!!!"
+1,This [stinks],"I will have to assume this game is going [to stink] Why would it's release be pushed back a third time? I am tired of waiting. This game must be so bad that Eidos/Core must feel it needs some severe refinement before release.On top of the release date changes, neither Eidos or Core have bothered to put the news up on thier sites. ..."
+1,Tomb Stinker - Eidos' Revenge,"Cutting edge technology does not a great game make. This game is proof.The graphics are beautiful, which accounts for the extra star for the overall rating. If you are a Tomb Raider fan, you will absolutely hate this game, as I do. The controls, the plot, and the movements are maddening, boring and confusing, respectively. Eidos could plug Tomb Raider 1 into this engine and have a much more interesting game.Maxim magazine gave this game 5 stars. A good reason to ignore Maxim's ratings."
+1,Great graphics but no!,"I must say when i first heard that TR angel of darkness was coming out i wanted it so bad but after when i beat the game it turned out to be a stupid adventure and im a true fanatic on tomb raider. So far TR 1 TR2 are the best but i hope tomb raider legend will be good i saw the previews it looks good! she actually explores temples i mean whats the purpose of calling it tomb raider when your not in any tombs like tomb raider chronicals! another thing in tomb raider angel of darkness- what the hell happened to her pistols? the only weapons you use are just one pistol gun not 2 , eidos better get it going because the tomb raider franchise is going to the dumps!"
+2,EXCELLENT!,"Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness is one of my favorites. The plot is very interesting, the graphics are good (but kind of shakey, at least on my computer), and it's pretty cool to be able to play another character (although Lara is always the best). The environment is very dark and grimacing though, and I find that if I play the game to much, I get a little depressed. It's still one of the best, though, and an awesome addition to the Tomb Raider series."
+1,Looks Great - plays horribly,"This game has absolutely gorgeous graphics and sound, but it is incredibly hard to play. The controls are demented, the camera viewpoints imbecilic. If they had spent a small amount more on making this game playable, it would have been a smash hit. As it stands, this game is not worth the sticker price. I am a long time Tomb Raider fan and I will probably still play this game, but it is just not much fun at all."
+1,"unusable controls, graphics glitches.","I LOVE the tombraider line. I waited for this game with bated breath......And it was absolutely horrible. :(The controls are so bad, the game is virtually unplayable -- they're sluggish beyond belief! No more fast-paced running & jumping. I literally had to STOP MOVING, in order to perform side jumps! (doesn't work well, when you're being chased by a ball of flame, from an explosion behind you)It crashes randomly.There's graphics glitches all over the place.Should've known it was crap, when the release date kept getting moved back. /sighNote to self: read the reviews before buying another TR game./lms"
+1,"Bad Eidos, Bad!","Oh. My. God. I remember when Tomb Raider first came out, and my husband and I got it on the original PlayStation. It was great, for 1995. We got Angel of Darkness for our computer, and WHOA! It looked like Eidos had REGRESSED! The animation is choppy, jumps (basically all moves, in general) are hard to control and judge, and I read on a review for the PS2 version that you'd better come to love the phrases ""save successful"" and ""load successful"" because that's what you'll do, over and over and over! It's completely ridiculous how bad the game looks and plays. Holy cow, and the Glitches! At one point in the church, if you move Lara to JUST the wrong spot then the game gets stuck on the two boxers in the ring fighting, and you have to reboot the computer to get out of it! This game wasn't even worth the discounted price I picked it up for. Don't buy it, it's a trick..."
+1,"So far, it's not worth $...","My Tomb Raider game is filled with bugs! Within 10 minutes of downloading it, I had to restart my computer 3 times! When the game does show up, I get a blank screen. I can hear the sounds and all but there are no pictures! Whatever I do I cannot get it to work. I've tried so many websites for help! I've waited a year for this and now I wish I didn't get it. Maybe it's just my game? But other people have been having the same problems too. Well, at least the box is cool. |=("
+2,"Lara croft, angel of darkness","The graphics on this game are really really good.A big downer is the controls, it used to be really easy but now you`ve got no choice but to use the anolog buttons and i hate them!The locations are very detailed and the interaction of friends and enemies is very impressive.But, i`m not sure that it was a good idea to bring in another character.overall, a very good game worth the money, v.good graphics and locations. The only set backs to this game are the controls, and the extra character."
+1,NOT IMPRESSED,"Just got the game....NOT IMPRESSED! These 5 star reviews must have been written by the makers of the game, cuz this player thinks it [stinks]. Lara's movements are slow and chunky. Movements that used to be simple, such as jump back to get a run forward, has turned into spin Lara around, walk, and spin around again...and since this changes your view of the surroundings it's easy to get confused (camera angles [stink] too) Lara's control is a nuisance and it's NOT worth my time to play this game."
+1,One would think.........,"Hmmmm, as a veteran of Tomb raider and an someone who plays most of the 1st person shooters that appear I was quite disappointed in the game controls. The story is great, the graphics are much better then previous Tomb Raider releases but the controls ruined the game for me. One would think with all the 1st person shooters with very precise and smooth controls Tomb Raider would have them too, not so. It is very frustrating to try and play a very well done story only to continually die for lack of the ability to accurately control Lara's movement. I hope Edios learns from this experience."
+1,Come on here people...,This control sceme made Tomb Raider 1 unplayable. This control scheme kept me from passing the TRAINING levels of TR: Last Revelations. This control scheme was horrible but barely useable when I played Resident Evil. This control scheme caused me to die like a thousand times on the first level when I played Fear Effect. This control scheme is still compleyely horrible in this game.Would someone please tell Eidos to change the controls in any future Tomb Raider games. I really want to like this series but every one of these games has been unplayable due to the control scheme.
+2,No Game Play Problems On My Machine,"Game A+ On Sound TrackA+ On GraphicsA+ On Story LineI haven't had any of the problems that other's have reported like Slow-mo Lara, Audio drop out, Lara Falling out of the game World. To sum it up Tomb Raider AOD is a Best-Buy"
+2,Exceeds expectations,This is my 3rd pressure washer and by far the best of the breed. It is solid piece of work that is easy to move about when doing the deck(s)with wheels that actually work. Santa gave me the one with the roll-up hose which is very nice feature. Only problem was that the User guide didn't have any information on this feature so I spent a few minutes trying to figure out where or how to connect the high pressure hose to unit- Guess What? - No need to connect anything except garden hose. I consider this tool the best buy for your $$$$
+2,Gets the job done,"It does an excellent job on mildewed wood such as decks and deck furniture without using chemical mode which is the only weak link in an otherwise strong chain. Unfortunately, the only effective chemical solution is chlorine which acts more or less on its own but cannot be used with this machine. Safe cleaners, such as Simple Green are no more effective than when used without them. Other than that, it's a great product."
+1,Do not buy this Brand!!!,"I was originally pleased with the make of the washer but the connector between the washer and hose broke, when i ordered the replacement parts it took them over 1 ""YEAR"" to get the replacement parts to me. That is not a typo and i find it ignorant that it took that long to replace a plastic part that they should have had mass produced with plenty of spares. Do not buy, the customer service is horrible and the machine breaks easily, not to mention to get it fixed takes a year."
+1,Piece of CR--AP - try calling their support !,Got this JUNK from the Thank You network. It failed even the assembly test - the thing is so badly manufactured that the connection to which the pressure hose connects on the body of the washer was completely misaligned. There was no way I could connect the nozzle. OK - I thought it happens. I tried to call their 1-800-521-8559 support number and was on hold for 42 Minutes both on the Customer Service and Sales lines and then they cut me off. I did not even talk to a human! Their website is a joke. This is a typical bottom of the barrel Chinese company trying to dump poorly built stuff on the consumer. DO NOT BUY this and encourage such companies that dont give a hoot about the customer.I'm returning this and telling every retailer to dump this.AM
+1,"Cheap Plastic Parts, Poor Quality","This machine does a decent job of cleaning when it works, but it breaks way to easily for the price, and its not built well enough to justify fixing. Too many cheap plastic parts. Consider it to be disposable if you buy it."
+1,Worked at first,"When we got this product it worked great. After a year though, the pressure is next to non-existent and I cannot find a troubleshoot guide to find out what the problem is, or how to fix it. I consider myself very handy and can usually figure these things out, but this one has me stumped. It acts like there is air getting into the system and the result has been damage to the motor or something.The company is absolutely no help at all in advice for fixing this machine.Sorry, but I cannot recommend it as highly as those who are doing so."
+2,McCulloch 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer,"I like it. I live on the west side of the Cascade Range in Oregon and things get dingy pretty quick. I had my vehicle, the rain gutters on the house, landscaping bricks along the path around the house, and odds and ends all washed in about an hour. It works great. The only drawback that I can find is that it doesn't appear to suck up any cleaning solution in the high pressure mode. Only the low pressure. I haven't tried the upper tank yet so maybe that's the problem. Not a huge issue since plain water pretty much takes everything off anyway. The plastic double male hose attachment was a concern before I purchased the unit. I'd read that most of them broke pretty quick. As long as you are aware not to stress it out dragging it around, it will probably last a good long time. If it does break it should be easy to replace pretty cheap. Again great unit so far."
+1,failed after 2nd application,"i never got this to work, it shorted out and is made out of cheap plastic. didn't come with all the attachments would not recommend this product"
+1,Kindle Buyer Beware!,"Find another version for ebookery, or go hard copy on this one. The table of contents, like the print version, organizes Poe's work into general categories, but stops there. Absent is a listing of the stories themselves, which is available in the print version. Navigating to a particular story requires you to do a search. Penguin charges a premium for a poor publishing job here."
+2,Good Introduction....,Well-made book. Informative with excellent photography. The overall layout is quite conducive to interrupted reading - easy to pick up and start anywhere.
+2,Excellent Introduction to Philosophy Text,"If you teach Introduction to Philosophy using a historical approach, this is the text I recommend. I used ""The Philosophic Classics 2nd edition, From Plato to Nietzsche"" for my classes and was looking for a text with the same basic works with some more contemporary materials. I find the updated 3rd edition, ""From Plato to Derrida"" the perfect solution. Instead of having to look through more textbooks for the right stuff, this is it."
+2,Who thought philosophy would be fun??,"Great study of major philosophies that have impacted our western culture. Very enjoyable and easy reading, yet stimulating and intellectual...Loved the book!"
+2,Fast and in good shape,It Came to me pretty fast and was in good shape when I opened it. Very happy with it. Thanks
+2,Philosophic Classics,"There is a huge range of authors in this book, and it includes most of the main ideas from each original passage. It can be sort of hard to follow at times, however, as it leaves out giant parts of arguments, especially in The Republic. This really breaks down the flow of the piece and renders it much more confusing than the original book."
+2,REMASTER 2012! GOTTA HAVE IT!,"So, what I've always wanted was a clean digitally remastered version of ""Pom Pom Play Girl"" in MONO! The stereo is rechanneled with Carl singing on one channel and the guys singing on the other! The Mono ""FUN, Fun, Fun is also a ""Must Have"" in Mono to get the full benefit of Brian's Vocal. The music and vocals are very clean on this CD. The gatefold packaging is a bit weak without any details on the songs but still an overwhelming experience for anyone who enjoys surf music."
+2,Read this book!,"This is one of my favorite fishing books. I'm reading it now for the third time. It's about a lifestyle that would make most of us jealous. If you enjoy surf fishing, then this book is a must."
+1,You can skip this one,"This is not one of Daignault's better books, it reads like some poorly written nostalgic ego trip, with way too many paragraphs about beating out the regulations on beach buggy laws and surf casting that were put in place in the Cape in the 1970s. The title does certainly does not belie its contents: you indeed feel like it's been 20 years of Daignault on the Cape by the time you're finished reading it."
+2,The Way is Was,"Great look at the past of striped bass fishing on the Cape. Money, politics and fishing competition made this a great read for the avid bass angler. A time never to be visited again. The man became intergrated into the life cycle of the striped bass. As the seasons and years changed , so did the man, so did the politics, so waned the competition, so lost was the inner workings of his family. A time to remember and a time remember less."
+1,Guess i missed what was cool,"I bought this thinking that it was going to be one of those major life-changing experience moments in horror or something. As i said in my title... I guess i missed what was cool. It was ok for a low budget, but even then i guess i just didn't like the story, concept or style of the movie at all. People running down an alley flailing their arms does not invoke terror to me... sorry. So i suppose this movie ranks as a: Either you hate it or Love it kinda thing. Watch a trailer, if you like what you see go for it."
+1,"""HOME MADE"", Lowest Budget Film...","********* W A R N I N G ! ************* STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE! ****This movie is pretty bad! Ultra low budget movie with terrible acting and a boring plot, which combined with a huge stuggle to stay and watch should have given this one a NEGATIVE FIVE STAR RATING!!!MONEY DOWN THE TUBES WITH THIS ONE!!!"
+1,MISLEADING DESCRIPTION,"The description on the website says it has an 11-inch dome, that's why I was willing to pay the high premium for the cake stand. But when it arrived I carefully measured the dome and it was only 10-inches. You can get a 10-inch one and it cost LESS THAN HALF as much (search ""diner cake stand""). DON'T FALL FOR IT!"
+2,Gorgeous!!!,"This Stainless Steel & Glass Diner Cake Set is gorgeous! If your thinking of getting it for yourself or a gift, dont hesitate, you will not be disappointed! The glass dome is heavy which is great, not flimsy thin glass at all. Looks great sitting on our buffet."
+2,Wonderful CD slightly misleading title,"This is one of my favourite Jewish Choral CDs of all time yet I agree with other reviewers that this is not representative of the Jewish choral tradition of the UK. This should have been a double CD set with the first featuring really traditional music and the second exposing us to the new genre of mainly modern Reform choral and organ music.Both Moshe and the choir excel themselves. The master mixing is not good and one can hear obvious retakes and splits in the music which is unfortunate. I've not idea what Oseh Shalom by Nurit Hirsh is doing on the CD!The music of the modern mainly reform composers Lipkin, Josephs, Singer is wonderful. If I had to choose three pieces to take to a desert island, I would take Ma Yedidot by Charles Salaman, Aneh Ani by Verrinder and Psalm 23 by Rideout. Three magnificent works.I believe the company, Olympia, no longer functions so there won't be many more CDs available. If it's still available, grab one!"
+1,An opportunity missed,"I'm sorry to say this CD is not very representative of Jewish liturgical music in England. There are far too many modern pieces by contemporary Jewish composers, many of which would be considered quite out of place in an actual English synagogue service, particularly of the more traditional style. The leading composers of the Anglo-Jewish liturgical tradition such as Samuel Alman and Abraham Saqui are very poorly represented; even Israel Mombach, the English equivalent of Solomon Sulzer or Louis Lewandowski, only has 3 pieces on the album - and only one of those is typical. Finally, several of the pieces are instrumental (for organ) without any singing at all, which has little relevance to the choral music of the album's title.I have heard the Zemel Choir live, and on this CD they seem rather recessed and timid. Overall, a disappointing release."
+2,IT'S A GOOD DAY TO BE A TROJAN!,"This is terrific stuff. Southern California is a college with the first or second greatest college football tradition of all times, and this book describes how, after a long layoff, Pete Carroll has returned the Trojans to these previous heights."
+1,Bad quality,"I read a previous review that said hers got a run the first time she used them and I figured I'd just be more careful...mine got a run the second time I used them! Unless you're desperate, don't bother. I expected better quality for the price I paid!"
+1,"Good support, but expensive and not durable!","I tried these Jobst 15-20 mmHg pantyhose in my search for high quality therapeutic support pantyhose for a severe circulation problem in one of my legs. I did find them a little difficult to put on, but once they were on they stayed in place nicely and provided great support.The only problem I had was, like the other review stated...they ran the second time I wore them. For as expensive as these pantyhose are, they should last longer than 2 wearings.They are not too sheer, if that is something you are looking for in support hose. They look more like tights when they are on your legs. I did find the beige shade to be a little more like a pale nude shade."
+1,ran the first time I wore them,"I have worn Jobst compression hose for a few years now. I havenever had a problem. I was thrilled when I had the option fora sheer pair....great for summer. The third time I wore one pair,I got a hole in them. I am not even sure how that happened. I figuredI must have done something. I put on my backup pair and the first timeI wore them I developed a hole in them...the same leg (right one). Nowthat I see these posts I know I will never purchase them again."
+1,Also ran the first time I wore them,"I put them on at the doctor's office and the first time I had to take them off, sure enough, ran them. Otherwise, liked them very much."
+1,Bad run the FIRST time I wore them!,"Having read the previous reviewers' reports warning about how easily this product could develop runs, I was super careful and tried very much to make my expensive pair last. The first time I had this pantyhose on, I got a bad run that ruined this very expensive pair of hosiery! Unbelievable!"
+2,Interesting performance,"I bought this only because as a fan, I want all of their material. First off, you'll notice the disc length of 76.46. The band added a keyboard player Graham Maitland for this tour which at first is a bit hard to digest(mixed too far up front)sometimes the keyboards work, other times not. There are some classics here- 'The king will come', 'Persephone', 'Time Was' as well as a few others. Sound quality is average, sounds like a straight transfer with no doctoring with the sound. This is the Mark 2 lineup with Laurie Wisefield. Not one of the best concert offerings by the band but worthwhile. I'm sure the band has some real gems in their archive like the live tracks on the superb 'Distillation' box set. Sadly they are not contained on this disc. If you can get past the keyboards and the muddy sound quality, you may enjoy it. Somehow I feel only the true fans will want this disc in their collection."
+1,Danger.....,"Watch out for this turkey! Definitely a disk for the true believers only. Sound quality as bad as any bootleg I have ever listened to, some songs fade (on a live album!?) and skimpy liner notes add up to a pretty bad package. And the addition of a keyboard player seems to hurt rather than add to WA's sound. If you are dying for a live disk from WA's ""Locked In"" tour, this will have to do. Otherwise, save your money."
+2,A MUST FOR ANYONE TRYING TO BREAK INTO THE BUSINESS,"For so long the shelves of any given bookstore have been crammed with books claiming to be ""the book that every actor needs"", but yet they read like a foreign language and don't give the information an actor really needs for his or her big break. Ms. McGregor has broken through that barrier and released a book that spells out many of the details actors need to know about acting and the audition process. Intelligent and informative, the book is packed with everything an actor/actress could possibley need! A must for anyone trying to break into the business."
+2,Super Helpful,This book showed me that I dont have to live in LA or New York to get into acting. Also It gave me alot of helpful hints on all aspects in landing a role.
+1,Received melted,"I am sure this is delicious as it had been recommended to me.However, it was completely melted when I received it, thepackage did not state PERISHABLE and the postage was expensive.I would not buy from this particular site again."
+1,WARNING - Does Not Help,"This is one of those books that copies all of the information from other books and tries to call it their own (an does not give all the information needed to do the few examples). If need information on bookbinding, the best I have found is Hand Bookbinding: A Manual Of Instruction by Aldren Watson (also available here)."
+1,Characters are stagnant and boring. Not fun.,"I cannot believe that this book has won awards. I like certain passages; Ms. Scott's imagery is often good and the ""mood"" is earthy and dark. However, overall it was disappointing. I just finished it and I could hardly wait to put it down and move onto something more interesting. Ms. Scott desperately tries to make her characters more than cardboard cutouts, but she never manages to succeed. I found myself not caring about the fate of any of these people or the house they lived in (which is really the main ""character"" of the book).The author has mastery of language but the story, like the mounted animals in the book, is merely the pretty arrangement of skin with no guts inside. No life."
+1,A disappointing and frustrating read,"I was eager to read this book because it's set in a part of the world (upstate NY) where I spend a lot of time and it exactly the kind of neo-Gothic tale I usually love. She has talent, it's undeniable, but Scott is far too enchanted with her own writing to tell a decent story. Every time I found myself beginning to be captivated by the narrative or the chatacters, I'd stumble across a highly polished, self-conscious set-piece of prose that screamed ""HEY! Look at me...don't I write well?!"" After a second attempt to finish this book I am giving up on it and moving on."
+1,Victorian???Hardly!,To call this a collection of Victorian erotica is inaccurate as this implies that all the stories are from that era. I felt rather cheated to realise that a few were obviously twentieth century additions. It might have been more accurate to have titled this a Collection of 18th -20th Century Erotica
+1,Almost Useless,"THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE AMAZON KINDLE EDITIONNot worth having. The work is not scanned in properly. It lacks a hyperlinked table of contents. SO if you want to find ""A Man with a Maid"" you have to click through all the pages between here and there to get to it. That sort of spoils the moment so to speak.Heck the table of contentsR e a d s l i k e t h i sHow hard is it to do the job right?This publication detracts from the Kindle's reputation. Amazon ought to withdraw it."
+1,Truncated,"It would have been nice if the editor included a bibliography, so people could read an entire novel. For example, The ""Romance of Lust"" selection doesn't do its author justice. The original is a big book, wherein the author couldn't possibly have held a job anywhere since he devoted his entire day to erotic diversions. No one was safe, not even his aunt and sisters. Well, maybe the family dog. Other selections were uninteresting too. Is the editor really a Major? Why do we need his military rank in such a book? Is he still in active duty???"
+1,Waste of money,This looked like it would be lots of fun but it's very hard and uncomfortable and doesnt vibrate very well at all. Dont waste your money
+1,not so reckless,"First of all, the wire came out as i was untangling the cord, so it is very fragile. It is too tall. It's ears are too high above my girl's clit for her too feel anything. It's not the greatest thing in the world, and i do not recommend that you buy it. huge disappointment."
+1,"Not fun, not comfortable!","This product looked fun but in reality was very uncomfortable and it vibes only at the middle! It's also very large (long) and didn't fit very well! Anyway, in summary, a neat idea, but not a staple or even fun for a one time use!"
+1,It is hard to describe just how bad this is.,"I like Billie Holiday.I like dance remixes.I just love the Sarah McLachlan remix CD.I feel I have a very open mind and a very diverse taste in music which ranges from country to classical to classic rock to dance/trance to pop. U2, Tiesto, Bach and Garth. As long as it sounds good.Which this doesn't. There are two basic problems. First, Billie's attraction was her syrupy lingering over the sound. It oozes sexuality but not the rhythmic mechanical pelvic thrusting kind. Second, when you take a sound track that is utterly devoid of rhythm and *then* do a bad job of adding a dance backdrop, the result is just too wierd for words.I can only conclude that this CD was released as some kind of joke just to prove that people will buy *anything*.Well, I bought and I'm sorry..."
+1,Atrocious.,"I purchased this on a whim because, hey, I like Billie Holiday... so remixes could be fun, right? I couldn't have been more wrong. What was done to this music can only be described as a travesty at best - an ugly cacophony of cheap electro beats over Billie's beautiful voice. This could have been done well. There's great potential, but this? Not even passable. Don't even give this one a second glance."
+1,A Desecration,"Hideous. The only reason I gave it 1 star is because 0 stars isn't an option. The very idea of remixing ""Strange Fruit"" is tastless and disturbing."
+2,works well,"I used this tool for at least 4 days a week for at least a few months for several hours a day until i sold it to a coworker when i bought a Dynabrade turbine powered 100,000 rpm pencil grinder....which really sucked and had little to no torque whatsoever. so it was usless to me and I completely regret buying that expensive p.o.s.. I used the Sioux to put some heavy edge breaks on some very hard metal parts. So I put alot of pressure on this tool alot. For the most part it had a good amount of torque. The wedges on the inside of the pencil grinder eventually broke after a few months but that was after a whole lot of abusive work done with it and those wedges are very easily replaced and cheap. this pencil grinder works well with even titanium and inconel which are very hard metals"
+1,Just in case anyone is as stupid as I am,"This may be the best product out there ... I wouldn't know because I had no idea what I was ordering. It didn't dawn on me when it said pneumatic that I had to have an ""air supply"" ... plus it doesn't have any grinding points. I just wanted something to etch my name on the metal prints of my artwork. So back it goes and I'll look for something that's simple enough for me to understand what it is and how to use it."
+2,DON'T go to ebay. Nothing except bootlegs and crooks.,"It costs a lot because its an IMPORT, not a bootleg! If you're going to enjoy the CD, might as well enjoy it knowing that you didn't pay too much money for a crook to burn the CD for you. Honestly. Things cost money. To a real fan, this is worth the money. Costs a crook a penny to create a mediocre bootleg. Do you really think you're saving money?"
+2,Whispers of the Dead,"I love all the Sister Fidelma stories, and these short story anthologies are particularly interesting. I'm building quite a collection on my Kindle."
+1,I am not impressed with this product!,"I bought this bag holder to use in my yard to collect leaves anddog droppings. The construction is very flimsy and the little tabs that hold the bag in place are VERY VERY hard to get off!. After several months, it now can barely stand up by itself and I have to constantly tighten the wheels and other screws. It would be nice if it was better made and sturdier and if it had a cover to keep out the flies...It seemed like a great idea, but the products is not well made."
+1,Not worth the money.,When this product arrived parts were missing. When we tried to assemble it the welded joints fell apart. I wouldn't waste the money. Buy another type bag holder.
+1,Don't Waste Your Money,This product although is a very good idea is cheaply constructed and the clips that hold the trash bag in place are very hard to get on and off and you end up ripping the trash bag. Keep your twenty bucks and give it to one of your kids as payment to hold that trash bag for you.
+1,Cheaply made product,"I often struggle when trying to empty the clippings from my lawnmower into a garbage bag and I had hoped that this product would make that task easier. I was disappointed, I must say. The frame is very thin and unstable. The assembly instructions were hard to understand and the product was hard to assemble with only one set of hands. I am not pleased with this product at all. It seems as though it would collapse if I were to use it for my intended purpose. I do not recommend this product at all."
+1,Flimsy Bag Holder,"The product seemed like a good idea but wish I had read all of the reviews before ordering. The product is not sturdy at all. It didn't come with the number of screws noted on the instructions so I had to go out and purchase more in order to finish putting it together. That was after I spent way to much time trying to decipher the instructions. Also, the clips that hold the bag to the frame are very tight and very difficult to put on and remove. I've torn every bag I've used. I hate wasting my money; but, I'll have to buy a better one."
+1,It is OK but not great.,The directions to put this together were unclear and failed to note that you need to use really oversized bags. After a few uses the sides have already broken. The clips are really hard to put on and off the the rack.
+1,flimsy,"poor instructions, had to modify by creating new holes in the metal. The rubber bag clamps were too difucult to remove so replaced with wood clothespins. Don't bother with this thing."
+1,Defective Parts,The parts are defective and not what is shown on package. The round top ring that holds the bag ends up being at a 45 degree angle because the side bars are defective. What is seen on package is not what is in package so the final product is not at all what is advertised.
+1,mismached,The item as pictured was not sent. Instead a holder was sent that had no provision to hold the leaf bag nor did it have wheels. Not worth the ;money
+1,Rolling Leaf Bag Holder,"I order this on April 5, 2011 and return it to Taylor Gifts on April 11, 2011 they received it and I requested a credit to my account on MasterCard as of May 12th 2011 I have not received a credit. I DID NOT Like this product it was not sturdy enough. Please help me.Mary Lane28 Bonaire DriveHampton,VA 23669Mlane27716@aol.com"
+1,Very disappointed,"The product is very bad. The spot weld connecting the metal hoop to the main upright failed, and one of the support rods sprung free when the connecting screw stripped the threads holding it. This all occurred after only using this product three times. The pieces are in my garage waiting to be disposed of. Don't waste your money.Joe G."
+1,don't waste your money,The worst item I have ever purchased it is so flimsy you can only fill it to half full putting it together nut and screws stripped out and had to go to ace hardware to buy new bolts and nuts save your money
+2,"The other side of ""A brave new world ""","This science fiction novel walks around the speculative situation about a natural (not social and not even political choice) population distribution, in agreement his skills and gifts.Naturally many facts occur in this interesting tale , but the most remarkable issue is to make us think the elusive dreams about a better and even pacific society."
+1,Have any reviewers actually read this?,"The synopsis of this book sounded spectacular, a conspiring journalist gets stuck on a utopian island. The book starts off kind of entertaining but with a bit of rambling but you figure as you go on, it will probably subside. It doesn't. The characters keep going on and on about buddhism, sex and mushrooms. The plot barely starts and barely ends. This is a book with no journey and no destination."
+2,Enlightening,"This is truely an amazing book, Aldous Huxley was a genius. Although different from BNW in that the plot is a little slow, the ideas of society and the individual expressed in this book make it one of the most influential books that I ever read. Don't read this book to be entertained, read it to be enlightened."
+2,Still Resonates,"Island is an excellent novel that, even after 50 years, remains relevant because the story line resonates in terms of how we humans consistently, perhaps not consciously, but most assuredly, and maybe even inevitably, undermine the foundations of utopia through our daily actions, decisions and attitudes."
+2,"Published in 1962, but still relevant!","I absolutely loved this book! Eckhart Tolle in ""The Power of Now"" actually references this book and that is how I heard of it. Despite the fact that much of the book is ruled by long monologues from the characters, I enjoyed it all. Huxley had an interesting view of what a society can become when it takes the best of the Eastern and Western worlds combine."
+1,NOT VERY GOOD.....,"I decided to read ""Island"" because i enjoyed ""Brave New World"" so much. Well the former is really horrible compared to the latter. It's pretty boring, the plot doesn't make much sense and the main character's ideas are often all over the place.While certain parts of this story are interesting, in it's entirety, i would have to give it two thumbs down :("
+1,"Dull, dull, dull. Slog you way thru. If you can.",Disappointing. Very. Nothing happens. Huxley pontificates. Spare me. Can see why he's only known for one book. Skip this one.
+1,I would rather chew my leg off than have you read this book.,"Please let me begin by agreeing with most reviewers that Aldous Huxley was a brilliant man, one of the most forward-thinking men in modern history and (on the whole) a wonderfully gifted writer. That being said, this book is absolutely, unequivocably horrible. It is 354 pages of plotless, repetitive socio-preach. Mr. Huxley's ""A Brave New World"" is, in my opinion, one of the best novels ever written. ""Island"" does not rise to that same level, though, and I would not wish it upon anyone."
+2,A different slant on perfectionism,"To me the main value of this book was its advice about dealing with the perfectionism of a gifted child. Gifted-parenting books frequently bring up the problem of perfectionism, but I have not found much useful advice for dealing with it. Dr. Klein offers some practical suggestions and the insight that former gifted children may have their own perfectionist tendencies to reckon with."
+1,What About the Rest of US?,"I gave this book one star because the author, in the beginning of the book, gives me useful information about the signs of having a gifted child. That is one of the reasons I bought the book and some of the information was useful.Now, on to the rest... Upon reading this material, I found it to be a self pat on the back from the author on her impressive portfolio of wealthy clients. I found plenty of information if I were an extremely rich person living in a community where the schools for the gifted were plentiful. All of her clients were fabulously well to do and their children were profoundedly gifted. So what about the rest of us? My husband is gainfully employed and I am a student. We have a modest income and our son is gifted. We found little practical advice for ordinary working parents. If you gross less than $200,000 a year, I would try another book."
+1,Not this one,"I found this book annoying. It probably has some good points, and even some helpful points, but I was annoyed with the tone of voice of the author. Give parents some credit, for heaven's sake! I read a group of 10 books about teaching gifted children, and there are so many better choices that I would not recommend this one."
+2,Helpful Information,"I found this book extremely helpful in identifying ways to help my gifted twins, one of whom is a traditional learner and the other is not. The book has great insight and information, plus plenty of real-world examples of how parents deal with issues unique to gifted children. One puzzling thing, though, was the notion that there's an anti-gifted bias and that parents of gifted children are somehow seen by educators as meddlers or pushy parents. The author also seems to have the idea that public schools don't know how to deal with gifted children. That hasn't been my experience so far (our public school has an excellent GT & HGT program) and don't expect it to be as my children get older."
+1,Simply Borred,"Borred, Borred and very borred!! to much bla bla! I spected that this book would say something about ancient phylosopy, something to think about, but never get it, it is very borred."
+2,What an inspirational story with a great message!,What a great story! This documentary has such a compelling message and is a fun watch! Very entertaining and inspirational. I highly recommend you watch this video and share this page with your friends. The 3 C's that are lessons within the documentary are lessons that are unfortunately lacking in this day and age... the sorta of lessons that every child should learn. It's too bad that most adults I meet don't possess these 3 C's :)
+2,Subway Baby,What an adorable little boy and enchanting story. You really get a reality check about bringing up children in the city.
+1,Home Video,"A woman (with a child in a state of perpetual tantrum) straps a camera to a stroller to see who will help her carry it. This is a video about how one person's poor planning can become everyone's problem! I looked for the story in it, but couldn't find one, so I shut it off."
+1,Top 10,"This book doesn't make sense. I am pretty sure Christians already have a Top 10 list if you know what I mean. I bet THE MAN is pretty upset about this. James Moore went all Casey Kasem on him and tried to trump HIS list. Anyway, it's your call, but I think I'm sticking with the list that dates back to B.C. and has guided the morals of man ever since, while playing a major role the development of early legal systems which has an impact present in almost all forms of modern law and faith.Nice try James Moore."
+2,Lots of action,A thrilling story of get rich quick without scruples. It introduces the reader to excellent characterizations of the individuals involved. There is excitement through unusual circumstances including an extremely imaginative ending.
+1,Save your money,"I'm a fan of silent films, especially the long German epics. I'm not a big fan of silent comedies, but I do enjoy them occasionally, especially Chaplin. Although I've seen my share of poor quality films, this set is virtually unwatchable. Besides the poor quality of the print, title cards are missing, long scenes are cut out, half the heads are not visible in many scenes and they have the most annoying musical score I've ever heard. I won't waste any more of my time typing or your time reading. Although $18 for 32 shorts may sound like a good deal, it isn't. Take the $18 and put it toward Chaplin's 3 Essanay Vol's or his 90th anniversary Mutual set. You won't believe the difference. After purchasing those sets, I threw this one away. Now I'm just waiting for someone to restore Chaplin's Keystone shorts with Mabel Normand."
+1,overpriced/uncomfortable,These bra inserts are very stiff and tend toslip out of place on your shoulder----they arerather heavy/bulky and more uncomfortable thanhaving a bra strap dig into you! I have sincefound lightweight ones that stay in place allday and were $1.99 a pair--(commonlyfound in the lingerie sections of most dept.stores).
+1,Wrong title and director,"There are two mistakes about this DVD. The English title for this Italian movie should be either Bread, Love and Dreams (original: Pane, amore e fantasia) or Bread, Love and Jealousy (original: Pane, amore e gelosia). The actors Vittorio de Sica, Gina Lollobrigida and Marisa Merlini played in both movies and the product description could easily be related to any of them. Both movies were directed by Luigi Comencini and not by Vittorio de Sica. Boudu Saved From Drowning is a very famous Jean Renoir movie from 1932. Both Italian movies are very good, but the one star is because of these mistakes."
+1,"pretty rough, but it shows promise","The playing is merely competent, and the singing sounds like jump rope chanting much of the time. But there are flashes of inspiration. It's unlikely any of these songs will stay with you after the CD is over, nor will you feel much of a draw to put it on again."
+2,Sirus Blacks Escape,"This is a pretty cool set. The only thing wrong is that is should be a little taller like in the movie. This set really recreates the tower in the movie. The only thing wrong is the door. It should be like a prison door like in the movie, not a wooden one. Some good things about this is only one of two sets that have buckbeak, one of four sets that have a dementor, and only one of two sets that have Sirus Black. I RECOMEND THAT YOU BUY THIS!!!"
+2,Gorgeous Glass,"Cake stand is so impressive-lovely to display any type of pastry,or cake. Domed lid is high and very functional-tall enough to cover a large cake or large amount of pastry. It is versitile in the way that you can reverse the bottom and top to create a beautiful punch bowl or serving bowl for a bowl-type dessert. As a matter of fact, I was so impressed the day it came in I re-ordered 2 more-one for my mother and 1 for my aunt!! Until now we had never seen a square pedestal & dome! You will not be dissapointed with this piece."
+1,Would like it if it ever arrived in one piece!,"I ordered this cake plate and dome for my mother, shortly before Thanksgiving of 2002. The first time it arrived, after 3 weeks, it was in about 1,000 pieces. The UPS driver realized that upon delivery and returned the item. When it was sent the second time, which wasn't until around Christmas, it arrived with the handle to the dome broken off. So, long story short, no cake plate for Mom! Amazon.com should really examine how they pack items like this."
+1,Broken in a million pieces,I ordered this item twice and both times it was broken in a million pieces and it has been discontiued by Anchor Hocking so I never got any of them. so sad as it looked really nice and different so beware if you order
+1,shipping problem,"Ordered this as a wedding gift. It was shipped twice and it was broken both times. Amazon would not give the ""recipients"" credit for something else, had to go though me. Realy spoiled the gifting experience."
+2,The Best Live Harmony You can Get!,Absolutely the best in Harmony from a great group. The Live performance is one of the best and really brings out their strength as performers and entertainers.
+2,A great Baby pillow!,"This is just an adorable little pillow. It will be great as an added decoration in my baby room. Remember this is a BABY pillow, so it is smaller and not made for an adult. The person who previously gave this pillow a rating thought it was too flat and small, but I found it was perfect for a baby room:) Plus! It's a perfect match to the Nautica 4 piece crib set."
+1,A typical anti-Darwinism pseudoscience book,"The book contains 280 pages of text, 25 pages of refenreces, 7 pages of INDEX, and many figures and cartoon to explain the concept of author's hypothesis. Barbieri was a development biologist at MRC in Cambridge, NIH, and Max Planck.This is a typical anti-Darwinism semi-pseudoscience book. I picked up the book because the book cover had a Chomsky's accolade. It's not as obvious and outrageous as Intelligent Desing-sort of book, but the author cites his own book to explain his main points. Many biological facts in the book are real and correct, but there is no scientific logical structure to support the author's ""semantic"" theory. I was struck by the fact that this book was published from Cambridge University Press."
+2,[BOOM!],"Sodom Came, they went.I had listened to 'Masquerade In Blood' and 'Till Death Do Us Unite' and I knew the war that was Sodom was over, the ceasefires had been signed. When you end an album with a song called ""Hey Hey Rock 'n' Roll Star"" after putting out crap that just screams ""We wanna be punk and are failing miserably at it!"" I knew it was over. Saddened, I went to survey the damage.And That's when I heard the Air Raid Sirens.Code Red is the comeback album of all time. Sodom has snapped back into place, I don't know why, but they're rocking harder and heavier than they ever have. This is not for ""Limp Bizkit"" fans, you get your ears and a greater part of your head ripped off and handed to you. And that's the way it should be.Notable Tracks are Liquidation, The Vice of Killing, Code Red, and Addicted to Abstinance."
+2,Thrash Metal Survives,"While most thrash/speed bands have watered-down their sound into something unrecognizable (Metallica) or begun to gravitate toward nu-metal (Slayer), there are a few that have retained their own identities, still playing the fast, brutal music that made them infamous to begin with. Sodom is one of those bands. The production from Harris Johns is top-notch and most of the songs are truly great, only a few descending into that mindless drum-pounding/guitar-shredding that can sometimes afflict bands that straddle the line between thrash and death or black metal. Are they repeating themselves? Most likely, but I'd far rather listen to this material than any other ""metal"" being released by ""progressive, forward-thinking"" bands like Korn; turn up ""Addicted to Abstinence"" or ""Visual Buggery"" and forget nu-metal exists."
+1,still the same old guys...,"Hello again, here we are. This is what I think after listening to the new album of Germanys' Thrash-Metal godfathers.Nothing new but still they rock like hell. Unfortunately they made a step backwards and not like Slayer or Mayhem a step forward. Well, I believe that some old school fanatics will enjoy this feature, but Sodoms'great days are gone. Their last good record was and will be ""Tapping the Vein"". I was a great fan of them for over 12 years but they just repeat themselves. I am not happy about giving such a cruel review about this record but I just had to say that. Sorry guys, better luck next time, ok?"
+1,Seriously flawed AI and interface killed the game,It is an excellent concept completely spoiled by bad design!In the heat of the battle an extra click on already selected group can select ALL of you troups and instead a single move/attack you have all your army moving to a position. In this time the CPU kills you with ease.There is no EASY way to tell the arches to shoot a specific target. Especially if there are 10 enemy troops rushing towards you in a pack. As a result they don't shoot the critical ladders but some stupid axeman. Short while after that you have all the ladders on your walls and in a minute all the enemy army is in your camp. Even if you survive this then it is real pain to target the ladders on the walls. You can spend a minute to shoot down one and the CPU does not wait that much.THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME!
+1,this games sucks,this game sucks so much dont buy this its full of glitches and stuff people can take over your stuff even if your in them and destroy your villages it take 20000000 words to describe how bad this game is in summary dont waste your money on this game buy something anything else!
+2,The best tactical game of all times!,"Guys, I have to admit - I'm not a big time tactical strategy fan, but this game totally got me on the hook. I like Starcraft, Warcraft III and Age of Empires, but couldn't imagine that a game like Praetorians can grab me and never let me go.I've been playing the multiplayer skirmish demo since it came out - I've never played a demo version of the game for more than an hour!!! It's AMAZING. Plain amazing. The strategy is beautiful, all the terrain tricks, everything you could expect from a real battle. ... - the troop building model there is so beautiful that I can hardly type these words now, I want to get back to the game. I love it!!! If you love any kind of RTS games, this is a MUST in your collection!"
+2,Great strategy game!,"I had experience of RTS games (Total Annihilation, Age of Empires and Empire Earth) and after I bought Praetorians and played the first time, I found it very very interesting.It's not the typical RTS game where you have to produce a lot of units and simply attack the enemy (like for example TA kingdoms or others) but you have to think in a strategic way before moving and attacking the enemy. In this game, mission by mission, you learn how to balance your troops and how to move in the territory. It's important the fact that troops can interact with territory (hills, woods). You can hide your troops, you can stay higher than the enemy and then attack you enemy suddenly (for example,if your bowmen are in a higher position they will hurt more seriously the enemy). In some missions you have to lay siege to a fortess with war machines.To sum up, I think it's a good game, if you want to enjoy yourself and live the experience of ""De Bello Gallico""!"
+1,Disappointing,"I bought this game because my friend said it was excellent, however he's never been a very good gamer, I thought the no resource management idea was ok, but it ruins half the point of an RTS, and strategy is all about careful management of resources to fund your army, because, if you dont have any resources, you dont have an army ;-) I'd say ok for someone who doesn't really know how to play a REAL RTS, but if your an expert, I'd save up for Warcraft 3:The Frozen Throne, and if you haven't got the normal Warcraft 3, go buy it!"
+1,Pretty but simple,"I had this game for almost a week before I sold it to EB Games (when they were still buying used PC games). If you're looking for more of Rome: Total War just get the expansion pack, not this. The graphics are nice, but the gameplay is so limited that I felt like I was watching someone else play. The units were way too small and the controls weren't very fluid. Having never been a fan of stragedy games before, I went on the prowl for some after Medieval: Total War but found that Total War games are the only ones I like. Some others like the technical aspects of campaigning in other games, but I'm more of a battle map player. So if you loved Total War, stick with it. Stay away from similiar games."
+1,A Rookie Game,"Everyone knows that a good strategy game involves somewhat of a steep learning curve and an advanced difficulty level. This game is simply a click and attack real time strategy that does not involve any heavy thinking. In fewer words it's the bunnie slope for youngsters that are just discovering the thrill of these games. In conclusion I feel the word strategy is innapropriate altogether! True strategy players will want to return the product, rookies will like it because they'll feel moderately challenged by it."
+2,One of the best,"My wife purchased this game for my B-day. So far, I really like the game.I like playing Warcraft, Starcraft, and C&C series. However, I was getting bored of managing resources (e.g. gold, timber, food)I was looking for a game with more strategy rather than resource building.I remember the first time I played Myth and I like the concept of the game. Praetorian is a mixture of Myth and Warcraft. There is less resource managment and more strategy on fighting. Praetorians' graphics, sounds and game play is top notch."
+2,Enjoyable,"I admit that I haven't finished the game yet but I've been enjoying playing it the last couple of days.Basically you command legions of the Romans. Archers, legionares, horsemen etc. On a terrain you have to beat the enemy.The units all have their special abilities, it's best to have spearman at the front to stop the enemy, horsemen to do quick attacks and archers for long range attack. Because of differences in heights it is important to have archers on higher positions.This all makes for fun. The graphis are really not great but I think most strategy-games players like me are not really interested in that. The sounds are fun and it has good historical accuracy with the names of all the tribes and their leaders.Worth the low price"
+2,Praetorians is a pretty much must!,"Although this game is great, I would give it a 4.5 stars if I could. First the good: Beautiful graphics (the scenery is almost like real), the campaign has a story (unlike some RTS games that have no campaign or story), skirmish mode is fun but sometimes too quick, great gameplay, and it runs nicely. The bad: The units are sometimes kind of dumb (they stand and do nothing sometimes when they are told to go somewhere), the unit graphics could have been a little more sharp, and there aren't many units (this is not really that bad but I would have liked more units; there are 9 different combat units for the Romans). Don't let the bad things sway you from buying the game. Unless you are a real critic than the bad things would make you very mad."
+1,Elementary Differential Equations,"[..]Let me warn all potential customers that this book is all about quantity of material instead of quality. While the book does cover such advanced topics as Fourier Analysis and intro to Partial Differential Equations, the book lacks sufficient examples about what is being said (a number of sections have no examples at all).I did find the most well-written sections to be the application of second-order differential equations (applied to spring oscillations etc.) However, as far as getting a bang for your buck, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Morris Tennenbaum and Harry Polland's Ordinary Differential Equations Dover edition (cheaper, and MUCH MORE effective. Trust me)."
+1,I second that!,"I agree with the review dated March 14, 1999. I'd also like to add that as of Chapter 2, I've found at least three misprints in the solutions manual. Normally, these types of mistakes are not that much of a problem. But this should be unacceptable for any decent technical writing, especially mathematics."
+1,Difficult to follow,"I'm a student and am taking a class using this book. I've found it very difficult to follow and short on explanations. Without additional resources, I would not be able to learn the material in this book."
+1,Not helpful...,"I decided to self study AP environmental science, which I eventually received a 5 for. This was a textbook I was considering to use, but I found it to be difficult to read (not to mention a bit politically-oriented). I would recommend Raven and Berg for APES, which is more concise and comprehensive for the test."
+1,Not my taste in music,"Voice too ""breathy"" to suit my taste. I wouldn't say it is bad; just not the kind of music that I like."
+2,AFX - Smojphace,"I think AFX's take on ""Run the Place Red"" is incredibly fun -- it makes me want to jump and shimmy each time I hear it. Now, I'm not a huge fan of ragga, but ragga-jungle-drill 'n' bass? I think it's a genius combination, one that only the demented mind of Mr. James could discover. You can barely understand the vocals beneath the percussion -- they're more flavor than anything else. As for the two noise tracks, they're rather interesting the first time around (not to mention intense on the squeals), but I don't think they stand up to repeated listens. Mostly because I don't want to go deaf."
+1,ok mr.,"i like everything aphex twin has ever made (with the exception of ""elephant song""), but this album is a piece of poo covered crust (thats right ""crust""!). i think mr. smiley here is just releasing the stupidest stuff he's ever made as some sort of artsy fartsy nut chunk because these songs stink flamboyantly. the first song features a reggae ""artist"" who has too much self esteem (if your gonna get excited about something dont make it reggae lyrics). anyway i hate lyrics, so i'm a little biased. the other parts in the song consist of drums...and some other insignificant effects. the other songs consist of only the latter; no music just stuff (which i know is arguably music also, but jeez 9 minutes then the next song is the exact same stuff). now i've gone and soiled myself i hope smiley mcgee is happy."
+1,What a disapointment.,"Two years, and this is all we get? The first song is decent. It has some rap/reggae guy doing his vocal thang, with RDJ's music behind the background. Except for the first 10 seconds, the music itself exceptional. Nice crazy d'n'b stuff with vocals. This song is worth getting, but not for $$$ ! The other two tracks... they are just noise. It's as if he hooked up electrodes to his recording equipment and twiddled with the knobs or something. Or maybe he had real songs and then encrypted them. Who knows! They are not music. They're most likely a sick joke by RDJ."
+1,Raggae Mixed With Some Weird Techno,"but man yeah yeah yeah its good and all that, but man, 9 dollars for three songs?! isn't that like an oxymoron?"
+2,Super Cool,"If you're a Muffs fan, ya gotta love this incredible collection of outtakes, rarities, covers and whatever. Sure, first time Muffs buyers should pick up the first or second album, but this one is great if you're already sold on the band."
+2,very good,"OK ""fan"" from tx- you obviously have no clue of what you are talking about. First of all, the Muffs just DID have a break through record with Alert Today Alive Tomorrow. They released this cd so there dedicated fans unlike yourself would have a chance to here all of there lost material. Get the facts before you say anything you don't have a clue about. Anyway this cd isn't for someone who is just getting into the muffs but any fan should get it right away. Even if your not a fan it has many good songs but there are also some mediocre ones. All in all- very good"
+1,Don't Bother w/the Muffs...just Noise.,"Bought this CD thinking it would be similar to their cover tune, Kids in America.Was I wrong, this is worst cd I've has the displeasure to listen to.Old chic, lead singer does nothing but scream throughout all the tracks. The tunes are simplistic, lack depth and show no inkling of creativity.If you like endless screaming to nonsensical lyrics then this rubbish is for you."
+2,Amazing!!!!,"These puzzles are absolutely hilarious! Yet again, I'm blown away by the exquisite surprises, twists and turns. I've been stumped on a few of them for a few days now, but I'm not giving up! Shortz is, hands down, a genius. Try your hand at the masterful art within these pages, and enjoy the furrowed brow and laughs!"
+2,Bringing the Big Picture into View,"This book is a very informative, yet easy read about the realities of life and how patterns are repeated sometimes even unknowingly until honestly addressed and changed. That is where the power of this book lies in giving insight, tools, all with a touch of humor to make positive changes of direction in our lives. Highly recommend."
+2,Fun fun fun!!!,"...BR>This is an awesome book made by real people ... and by an awesome company! My cousin has this book and I have done three of the rings already. They are easy to do and the directions are well explained and not too complex.The rings include: simple ring (you should learn to do this first), twisted ring, chain, vine, butterfly, starburst, and daisy chain. This book has plenty of beads so you can do your favorite rings over and over!The only complaint I have is there's this stupid bead wheel (you've seen it on the front picture) and the colors get mixed up if you take it on a car trip, or when you're flipping through different colors.Otherwise, this is a great book and I highly reccomend it for someone who is interested in making bead rings!"
+2,Great gift,"My dds gave these as gifts to their friends recently, and EVERYONE loved them! They have all spent hours making rings, and I must admit, they were really cute! The directions were easy to follow, and my 10 yr old had no problem making them on her own."
+2,Advaita seminar,"'`Living from Neutrality' by Justus Kramer Schippers is not an introduction to Advaita but, rather, is an excellent seminar in that philosophy. Neither sweet nor patronizing, Schippers is a plain-spoken adult who expects his reader to be an adult, as well. I enjoyed Schippers' insights and expect to read this book several more times in the forthcoming years."
+1,This compilation befuddles me.,"This compilation befuddles me.The sound is a bit muffled on the tracks listed as 2000 remastered when compared with the John Denver's Greatest Hits.Not all tracks are 2000 remastered. Calypso and I'm Sorry are listed as 1975. They sound and look like the same files as Denvers's Greatest Hits when brought into audacity editing software.It also seems the 2000 remasters are not the original arrangements.I have both this ""Best of Rocky Mountain"" and Best of Volume 1 & 2.The Rocky Mountain version does dull or soften Denver's voice. Some may like that.But if dulls the instruments.I prefer the Best of Volumes. They are sharper with more detail to the instruments."
+1,"Beware the words ""digitally remastered""",If you are a John Denver fan this disk will make you cry and not for the reasons you might expect. I turned it off after 5 tracks because I couldn't bare to listen to it any more. I had the feeling that someone had rummaged through some old discarded session tapes and had played them back through a pillow. The arrangements were definitely not what I was expecting and the quality was awful. I gave this recoding 1 star but only because they wouldn't let me out of the screen without filling in that field!
+2,Never heard of her before,"I am pretty familiar with the great jazz singers, though not a great jazz fan.A friend shared this with me and I was blown away.Now everyone has different tastes, but I have always thought Nina Simone the best. The sheer volume of Nina's work gives her an advantage in the expanse of material.But vocally, and in terms of phrasing and lyrics Gloria is also great.And yet she was contemporary more or less with most of the great jazz singers of her era, being born about 8 years after Ella Fitzgerald.Fame is fickle though and for whatever reason Gloria remains way underappreciated.I love all of her songs on this cd.In one she sings like a Buddhist about how everyone gets older, everything recedes into the past in a way that transcends most pop song ditties to say the least.It is in a class with Nina's Who Knows Where the Time Goes."
+2,"El libro mas completo que existe para nosotras,","las m,ujeres embarazadas o por embarazarnos...LO ABARCA TODO, DESDE LA CONCEPCION HASTA QUE EL BEBE CUMPLE UN AÑO...Dulce, sabio y ameno..."
+2,"When I found out I was pregnant, I felt both","joyful and scared by my absolute ignorance on the matter...This book is so complete, that I lost my fear, kept my joy and never needed another one!"
+1,The characters seem unrealsitic and have a very bad attitude,"I don't understand how Clarence Day, a good author, wrote this wretched book. A father should not be that vulgar, and shouldn't treat his wife with that much disrespect. People may find homor in it, but I did not enjoy this"
+1,Not good,"I didn't find this book at all interesting.. all though there was occasional humor.. in general, i didn't enjoy this piece of literature."
+2,Enjoyable memoir,"I just got this book and I am having a wonderful time reading the anecdotes of life in Victorian New York with an eccentric father. The humor is gentle and quiet, if you want outlandsih jokes the this is not the book for you.Of course, some of the customs and actions of the characters may seem odd by modern standards but we must remember that everything changes with time and in 150 years, people may look back at our culture and wonder if we were crazy.Still, in spite of its age, the humor of the book has held up remarkably well. Perhaps we all know a ""father"" type, an eccentric and bossy person who is somehow endearing nonetheless.So, don't obsess over the un-politically correct attitudes of the time covered, just enjoy the quiet humor and learn about a time gone by."
+2,Life with Father (by Clarence Day),"I loved this book as a preteen and I loved it, and the sequel ""Life with Mother"" too. Mr. Day paints an accurate picture of life in the early 1900's for a middle class family. Yes, his father is rude and a bit obnoxious, but watching him is very funny. He loved his wife and family and while he blustered and yelled, they loved him. I enjoyed this book and thought it was great."
+1,misleading item description.,"My order was for a complete set which was supposed to be 11 volumes but the package came with only 9 volumes. I contacted the seller he replied that he has mentioned in his post that it had only 9 volumes which does not make sense. If he was offering 9 volumes only he should not have this under "" Complete Set"". plus the order came 10 days after my order placement. Not happy with the sellers service at all."
+2,It's my favorite book about 5 years,"There are many funy things about money, wishes and so on. I smile every time when read their. When I have some problem in my life I get this book and read from any place I opened the book. And all the time I start to feel better."
+1,"Promising, but a let down.","Sorry, i just didnt get it. We all know the lessons provided in this book. Seems too repetitive. There are plenty of other self help books that are more useful than this one."
+1,"Simplistic, humorous book on life.","This book really wasn't for me. It's the same tripe as 101 other books of the genre. Although, it might be useful to the right person. I'd happily recommend it as a gift for a teenager, or anyone who doesn't usually read books. The book reads a lot like the ""Chicken Soup for the Soul"" series, with quirky quotes and anecdotes, but very little substance. On the bright side, after reading Chomsky or Neitzche, McWilliams is a comic relief."
+2,real life saver,"I received this book from my ex-wife just after our divorce. At first I thought it was a crule joke. But after reading the life 101 book I realized that she could have given me A great gift.. Like the book states, Not all parts will pertain to you at this time, but it is a wonderful refference for later... I have purchased at least 15 of these books. and given them all away.. I usually buy one for myself and start rereading it when someone will say something that relates to a chapter in the book and I point it out to them and the next thing you know there goes another book... at this price it is easy to give them away... MR BILL"
+1,A Waste of Money and Time,"I got nothing out of this book. I've read many self-help books, and this is among the worst. McWilliams provided worn-out cliches, and the book reads slowly. If you want good selp-help books, check out Denis Waitley and Anthony Robbins."
+1,Total disappointment,"I was totally disappointed with the book for two reasons. One, it had a different author than the one I ordered. Two, it was tremendously boring. A waste of the little money I did spend to get it."
+1,A highly mixed blessing (?!),"The quotes are wonderful, but the rest is an atrocity and an offense to the intellect of the reader with all the simplifications and self-pity. Please read some literature instead."
+1,"It's never too late to write a ""self-improvement"" book","Half the book (literally) is quotes. The rest, a bunch of touchy-feely, quite unmitigated flapdoodle. In my opinion, anyways. Considering how easily and cheaply quotation dictionaries can be had these days, I'd say, go to the source <g>, and just get one."
+1,Sad,"What happened to the amazing Charlie Mars from Like A Bird, Like A Plane?? That was an incredible haunting deep pleasing album. This is not :("
+2,YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THEIR FIRST CD,"Ok i admit that this cd isn't the greatest for charlie mars, but their first cd is really good and its called broken arrow and i love it. if you aren't from the south then don't even bother listening to this music."
+1,has the lead singer lost his focus?,"I was recently in dallas and visited the gypsy tea room where this band was playing. The band only had one good song and it was only good due to the guitars. the lead singer has a bad voice and at the end of the performance he says to the crowd ""thanks for coming to see me play"". he said this to the 40 people still there. anyway i noticed he had 3 other people on stage that were BAND MEMBERS. I could tell that the drummer was ticked about that comment and was overheard saying""he, the lead singer, has lost his focus"".sad very sad"
+1,HA!,"I know bad music when I hear it. Here 'tis. The lead singer is the main problem, the band are not too bad, just apparently under the leadership of this mo. Go back to mommy and daddy in TX."
+2,Quick Service,This style and the size my husband needs has not been available in our local stores. I was able to find what I needed quickly online and the shipping was very prompt. I would have given it five stars but he hasn't had time to try them on yet so I can't give a perfect score.
+1,Too short product & too bad shipping process,"I got the black stockings in size A/B. They are way off too short. Almost 1"" above my knees. I am 5'3"" and 125 lbs. Make sure you order at least one size up.I am also disappointed with the customer service. Shipping took exactly 2 weeks. I do not think I would like to order another thing from Essential Apparel."
+1,Not true size,"Went by the sizing chart and still did not fit right. Plus the way they explained the sizes really confused me. So maybe it was my fault, but I will be purchasing from someone who has the actual size I can understand."
+2,Simply Gorgeous!,"These are simply gorgeous and they feel like a high end product, very high quality! Beautiful lace! I love these thigh highs hosiery!"
+2,these are the least hideous stockings ever!,"Hi. I ordered a whole selection of stockings from diverse makers, just in case, and these were the classiest as well as the most sheer. They don't cut into your upper thighs, they only have a hint of stick-um at the top, and so you really CAN clip them into garter belts--the whole point!The other stockings were thick, more sweaterish than silkish, and generally unsexy as well as hampered with that big fat band of stay-up rubber at the top. Ick. I plan to go back to this company and get a whole cross-section of colors.Oh, I also ordered one size up from what the size chart recommended for my wieght/size, that way they go higher on the leg than halfway, it's way sexier up nearer the top of your thigh."
+1,BBW,I loved the feel of the hose unfortunately the cotton lace top has no give and therefore is very uncomfortable and cuts into your thigh.
+1,Did not get what I ordered,"I just got these stockings but the seller sent me a way smaller size (A-B) than I ordered, I e-mailed them telling them about the problem and will keep you dear buyer posted. I cannot tell you about anything about the quality or color because I have not opened the ones I received."
+2,Poor Harry!!!!,"This is one of the funniest books that I've encountered in some time. All Harry wants to do is take a little boat trip, maybe do some fishing, and relax. If page one is an indication of the things to come, it's not good news for Harry. We see a seagull trying to break open a clam shell by dropping it on Harry's head. He gets caught in a storm and is stranded on an island with a lot of rocks, a scraggly tree, and an egg. As the egg hatches Harry figures it must be a bizzard, but comes to the realization that it's actually a dragon, a dragon that is continually eyeing Harry going ""Mmmmmmmmmmm"". The ending is a delightful twist and a valuable lesson is learned--there are fates far worse than death.Don't pass this book up. A good number of titles out there can have the reader laughing on the first page but, can't deliver. This one does.Poor Harry!!!"
+1,"Not original hit versions, yet nowhere does jacket or CD say so","I've owned this CD for a few years, yet thought something was slightly off, so I compared ""Keep A Knockin"" to another copy I have.Results:Original is 168 beats per minutes, while this version is 172 beats per minute.Original's time is 2 min. 23 seconds; this version is 2:16 min."
+2,Happiness all around,"My wife is very happy with this set of dishes that we recently purchased through Amazon.com. They are everything she had hoped and expected them to be. My happiness is more related to the purchasing experience. One dish arrived broken and I was very pleased with the efficient, fast and convenient way you handled the replacement. Thanks for a good buying experience.Bob Cordes"
+2,"Like it, but watch out for color.","I liked it overall - always great Mikasa quality, just wanted to warn others, that advertised ""crisp white background"" came in rather milky-creamy-off-white color. Definitely not white."
+2,Calla Lily 20 Piece Dinnerware Set,This 20 piece Calla Lily Dinnerware set is exceptionally handcrafted. Your guest will be surprised to see how stunning this set is. I am very satisfied of my purchase and any Calla Lily collectors will be amazed.
+2,Simply Elegance,"This is one of those items that you keep loving - year after year. I've now had this set for 3 years, and I still haven't found any other set that would compare. It took me a long time to decide, and I'm glad this was my choice.......I liked it right off from the first time I saw it, and it handles wonderfully in the dishwasher as well."
+2,"thought provoking, entertaining, and enlightening","I really enjoyed this book!I couldn't put it down after the first page which compares Marshall, ""An average North American Male"" ... ""plump and balding"", to his caged pet bird - ""Both had lived three fourths of their expected life span and had another fourth of life to go, if they were lucky"".This sets the tone for the novel which is a thought provoking story written with wit and intelligence.I should note, however, this is not and it is a book about the character Marshall Hollenzer. It is really a book about people - the choices they make and/or the fate bestowed upon them - and journeys - both physical and spiritual.This novel is thought provoking, entertaining, and enlightening.I recommend buying at least two copies - this is the type of book that you will want to share with people you know."
+2,You'll love Saint Martin!,"Although it may be written as a ""child's book,"" any adult who reads this book should come to know, appreciate, and fall in love with St. Martin de Porres. I have recommended this version of his life's story to many people over the years. I love it."
+2,Caribes,"I haven't actually read Cienfuegos - yet. However, I purchased Caribes via the internet purely because I had been recommended the author and did not realize until I received it that it was the second of a series. Today I was looking for the third in the series - Azabache as I simply have to find out what happens to Cienfuegos next! Caribes is the first spanish book I have read cover to cover and I can't wait to get hold of the next . Great characterization. Vasquez - Figueroa certainly has a vivid imagination which constantly surprises you while instilling a sense of history about the conquest of the New World. Please, please please can Amazon get in ALL of the books in this series as well as Tuareg and Yaiza which I have also been highly recommended (untranslated)"
+2,"Not as good as the first, but excellent!","The book CARIBES is the second in a series of six books by Alberto Vasquez-Figueroa. The first book being, CIENFUEGOS I, which was an exceptional book that I couldn't put down once I began reading it. The tradition follows with CARIBES, although not as exciting as the first book, this book continues to entertain and makes you laugh, as well as giving you factual knowledge about the discovery of the ""new world."" Highly recommended. I just wish that Amazon had all six books (cienfuegos, caribes, montenegro, azabeche, xaragua - and one more that I can't remember off hand)."
+1,Is Belva Plain kidding?,"This book isn`t worth the paper it is written on!!It contained nothing of substance.Where did this couple live?What were their last names?What was a day like at home for the mother(Hyacynth)?What were her children like?What was important to her?These are just a few of the subjects not even touched upon by the author.I couldn`t get past the first 100 pages.I hav not read any of this authors other books since Evergreen,which I loved.This book was a waste of my time and money.I will not ever waste anymore money on this authors books."
+1,Unbelievable,"I'll have to reserve a higher rating until I finish this saga. I think I will have to agree with the previous reviewer that gave a low rating. The dialog is so stilted I can't believe what I am reading. I AM a Belva Plain admirer, but her writing here leaves much to be desired.Back to this unbelievable couple and their disolving marriage."
+1,Not my kind of book,This is the first novel by Belva Plain I have read and I can say without hesitation it will be my last. I found the entire premise to be nothing short of silly (how many mothers would give up their children based on their supposed involvement in an accidental fire?) The plot was laughable and the main character pathetic. Sorry I wasted my time on this one.
+1,Too Slow,This has got to be one of the worst books I have ever read. It is too slow. The author tends to drag on each situation. I think the plot is good it was just not well written at all. I am struggling to finish it just because I am curious to see what happens with the children.
+2,After the Fire,"I could hardly put ""After the Fire"" aside once I began reading it! I feel each emotion which Hyancinth feels - love, joy, anger, hurt, sadness, pain, shame, pride - as her life develops. How sad that this wonderfully talented woman is manipulated by almost everyone she encounters as well as by a horrible secret that is all consuming. This intelligent, attractive, talented woman is naieve, but also trusting. She is entrenched in negative situations and the grief process so many times, I wonder if she can become an emotionally stable, successful and proud person. As I learn to know and love Hyancinth, I know that she not only can but will endure all that comes her way and, most of all, that she is a survivor."
+2,Belva Plain has done it again - another great story!,"Once again, Belva Plain has written a compelling family storythat was hard to put down. I have read all of her novels and enjoyed""After the Fire"" immensely. The characters are interesting and believable; and the story combines both tragedy and happiness. A must read for her fans. You won't be disappointed."
+1,utterly unbelievable,"Expecting a decent read, I was severely disappointed as I have read other Belva Plain books. The character of Hyacinth is totally unbelievable. How can a person live in this world and be so utterly ignorant of what real life is? The further I got into the story, the more incredulous and indignant I became. She allowed her husband to victimize her. Yes, he was despicable but she took it all. If this woman loved her children and wanted them with her as much as she claimed, she would have at least pursued some kind of second opinion, confidential consultation, something! And what about any true and lasting remorse expressed for the accidental death? She only expresses fear of spending time in jail. The woman exists in a complete cocoon. How sympathetic is that for a character? Spare yourself this book."
+1,Plain disappointed,I always read Belva Plain's new books since I have enjoyed her previous books very much. I found this book to be predictable from the onset. I looked at the front of the book twice to be sure I hadn't inadvertently grabbed a Danielle Steele book from the library shelves. The story line is a standard and I found nothing redeeming or unique in any of the characters. I didn't feel any empathy for Hyacinth's situation since it seemed totally unrealistic that she would have relinquished her children without resorting to every possible alternative. I am certain that Belva Plain will return to her previous writing style with her next book(s)...please.
+2,Enjoyable,"Gerald and Hyacinth appeared to have a perfect marriage, blessed with two beautiful children. However, when cracks appeared (or were the cracks there all along?), there was no stopping the swift breakdown of the marriage and the bitterness that came with it. Gerald had the upper hand in the divorce as he successfully blackmailed Hyacinth into letting him have the custody of both children. Pressured by Gerald, but unable to divulge the secret behind his blackmail to anyone, only when the mystery surrounding the fateful night was solved would Hyacinth be able to get on with her life.The plot was gripping. However, the impressive part was the way the emotional aspects in the book was handled. The sweetness of being in love, the tension between mother and daughter, the bitterness of a marriage breakdown, the pressure and burden of keeping a terrible secret, and the pain of losing loved ones were well-explored. Subtle, but intense at the same time."
+2,Mr & Mrs Who?,"I am well into the book and am enjoying it as I am a fan of Belva Plain. However, no where so far do I find the last name of Hyacinth's family or Gerald's family. They are Dr & Mrs Gerald Who? Am I missing something or was this intentional on the part of the author?"
+1,Defective,"When I attempted to install the mirror onto my pickup, the three screws came unthreaded from the housing, which means that I cannot tighten the mirror to my pickup."
+1,The paint cover is flammable,"Bought this set based on low price and good reviews. Works fine for poking logs occasionally and cleaning up when stove is cold, but while using the shovel in the fire, the black coating started bubbling, then caught fire."
+2,Gift for Son,This is the same set we have had for twenty five years. Its reasonably priced and I hope it lasts as long as our set has.
+1,Lousy workmanship,"This product does its job, but not very well. All the end pieces, except the shovel, and the handles have to be attached to the rods. The poker, the main tool used, does not fit on the rod very well, and will spin loose when trying to move a log. My husband said he will weld it on so it won't move. Would recommend a different product, probably something that is constructed of one piece."
+2,Just what I was looking for!,I was looking for a simple set of fireplace tools and this is just what I needed and fairly priced.
+1,it works as intended...,"It does the job, yet most certainly strictly utilitarian. No frills. Not sure it will last long. Not in any manner decorative."
+1,Disappointing,"I purchased these fireplace tools with great anticipation of beautiful, warming fires. The tools are cheaply made and if you don't put them into the holder the right way they get stuck and it's difficult to remove the handle. Do not recommend."
+1,Works,It was a bit confusing to assemble. Had to redo a few times before I got the right rods with the right utensils. In the end you get what you paid for - bottom of the line product for cheap.
+2,fireplace set,"great product. my husband loves it. his old one was all rusted and well used, so i was very excited to find this one (especially for the price). nothing special, very basic, but works fine for in his manstand at the farm."
+1,did not like,This set is very small. Not happy at all. Bought it because other people gave good reviews. We have a wood burning stove. The poker is not long enough to safely move logs around.
+1,Bad choice,"This is by far the cheapest made fireplace tool set we've ever owned. It is flimsy and a 3 year old could hold it easily - by that I mean, it is so lightweight that it is actually difficult to use because it doesn't have enough backbone to do the job. If I hadn't already tossed the box, it would be returned. As it is, winter is almost over and as soon as we do the last fire, this item will be in the recycle bin. Very disappointed."
+1,broken,When the tool set arrived it was okay..smaller than I thought but mostly one of the tools was broken so it made the set not acceptable.
+2,About what I expected,"It was about everything I expected because I read the reviews first. I wanted something that would be very inexpensive, but would serve the purpose. So far I have no complaints I have had several fires in my fireplace and it has served the purpose for which it was intended quite well.Each piece is a good weight in your hand, the stand is a little unstable but I just set it close to the hearth wall and its ok.Overall I am very happy especially for the price I paid for it."
+1,Disappointed,I was disappointed in the CD because I am a fan of the trio and this one had too much input from other musicians. I guess I was looking for unadulterated Steve Newcomb (sp). My error.
+1,Wrong Country for the product,"Had to call the MFGR'er to be informaed that the model I was sent does not fit on any GOLF with US Specs,it was manufactured for the UK version of the Golf, which has less ""plumbing"" and emmission gadgetery.For my model, the only option is the replacement filter (square) that fits in the filter box."
+2,FUN FUN FUN!!,"I would highly suggest this game to anyone who loves simulation management games. If you liked Tropico, Rollercoaster Tycoon, you'll love Virtual Resort: Spring Break.It has 11 or 12 levels in which you go through and fix several problems given a selected amount of time. It's a little rough but very addicting!! And in no time you're figure out what to do and be successful. With every level you complete you unlock that island to play in sandbox mode for later on.I give the game 5 stars for good graphics, fun play and ease of use!! Check it out!!"
+2,Almost Perfect - I needs an expansion Pack!,"This game would be one of the best of all time games if it had a map editor/creator and you could make your own larger maps AND if the buildings didn't need repair every hour. At first when you build them its not too bad, but once you get about 200 people, fixing every building every hour is EXTREMELY tedious!I absolutely LOVE this game other than that.I get to open a nice vacation spot and people always come, even before you're ready to have them they come... complain and leave, but they keep coming anyway! They are pretty easy to please once you build up a few essential buildings like bars, toilets and water rides.I hope Eidos didn't forget about such a fun game with so much potential! I would really love to see an expansion pack with islands I could create and more efficient buildings that don't break down everyday!I love this game and will play it forever :)"
+2,An adult sim,"I have enjoyed this game. It seems easy but you'll find yourself out of time or money before you have met your objectives. You don't feel cheated, it makes you want try again and again. Maybe no one will drown and perhaps you can even turn a profit. I'm looking forward to many hours of entertainment."
+1,Looks cool but....,This game looked great on the box and that is all I got out of it.Due yourself a favor and check to make sure your system can handle a game of this high speed and graphics.Called the game company waste of time then checked with my computer manufactor another waste of time.If you think you got a old system then stay away from this game unless your looking to waste a day trying to install and it will never happen.
+1,Spring Break - a lot of fun without the sunburn!,"My favorite game was roller coaster tycoon, until this one came along. I downloaded the demo and bought the full game on the same day. Spring break is great fun."
+1,Not my type..,"Pros and cons of the game...Pros:*Great plot,U have to become the best chef and beat the evil omni food empire.*Quite fun since u are able to join cooking competitions*U feel a sense of sastification when u watch people dine in ur restaurant.CONS:*GRaphics are a boo-boo,the graphics was blur*There aren't there many furniture to choose from unlike the sims.*VEry limited control-all u do is watch ur customers eat.At first,u will feell very sastified....but after a while u become very bored.U just wait for people to enter the restaurant and buy recipes from them.I really wouldn't recommend this game beacuse i had very limited control over the restaurant.....All i did was sit and watch the customers dine.....Now how much of a game is that?!I got sick and tired of it after two days of playing."
+2,Totally changed my perception of the Dragon,"Not factual? How can someone say that! It was written by Linda Lee, Bruce's wife! How can it not be factual? I personally found this book very good. It is an easy read, and it is very informative. This book changed my perception of Bruce. Where I once saw a wonderful martial artist, which I still saw, I now see someone who was of profound mind and good heart. His intentions were great, his mind and philosophies greater, and his legacy shall live on forever. If you are a Bruce Lee fan, three words for you: READ THIS BOOK!"
+2,awesome,Awesome cd will be back to get more music great service great music to offer to people really good prices on music
+2,Fall,"A Brilliant Album that I proudly promote on my shows. I can play any track and loveeeeeee it. ""Average Joe"" is one that has my listeners asking for again. Going to start promoting ""She Loves it in the Morning"" as that is the single Clay has out. If you are looking for great country ""Fall"" is an album you should have in your collection."
+2,"Happily, spookily imprisoned by the story","I read Sweet Dream Baby a few weeks ago, during a period of much stress & strife, and I loved it because I could get totally lost in it and in Travis' wonderful voice (also the great use of popular songs). I quickly ordered Sterling Watson's earlier book from Amazon, but was sorry to find no sequel that would allow me to see if and how Travis and the rest of his seemingly normal (at first), bizarre, sad family navigate the rest of their lives. Fun to read, beautifully written, thought-provoking, disturbing."
+2,It will become a part of you...,"Sweet Dream Baby is an amazing novel, and its power grows as time passes. I read the novel when it first came out, and it's still with me. The music, the sight of a swimming hole, even a dusty road can make Travis and Delia appear for me again. What I wanted to know when I put the book down was, does Travis have a chance at a decent life? And what was up with Delia? More and more, I want to find out, because I can't let these characters go. I hope there will be a sequel."
+2,Unforgettable!,"Sultry summer nights, passion, music, and a bit of mayhem... Sterling Watson's SWEET DREAM BABY is an unforgettable novel by a wonderful writer more people should know about. (What I want to know is, where is the sequel?)"
+2,a great find,I won't spend time saying what has already been said so well by others. The reviews speak very well for this book and so they should. This book had me from page one and never let up. The only problem I had with this story was the age of Travis. I thought he was a little young for his character. I still give this book five stars and will read it again in the future. I also reccomend LAURA by Larry Watson and THE LAST PICTURE SHOW by Larry McMurtry
+2,couldn't put it down,"I got this book from the library yesterday and read it cover to cover in 24 hours. It is a wonderful coming-of-age book dealing with loss of innocence, and brings back all the physical and emotional feelings that come with puberty. Family dysfunction is dealt with in typical '60's style -- no over-analyzing or self-pity was allowed then!"
+2,SWEET DREAM BABY: Faux-Faulkner in Florida,"SWEET DREAM BABY isn't grand fiction, but it's an engrossing story with a vivid sense of time and place. The author has pulled off the difficult trick of showing the world through a child's eyes and yet supplying the reader with adult perceptions. Parts of the plot are predictable, but at the conclusion predictibility flies out the window. The novel may be set in the '50s, but this is not a Leave-it-to-Beaver ending.Anyone with firsthand experience of the fifties may have to stretch their suspension of disbelief regarding certain sexual behaviors by the protagonist's aunt in relation to her nephew, but the author has traded a bit of unlikeliness for a gimmick that elevates this novel from the usual coming of age story."
+2,Definitely worth reading,"This book provides a great insight into the history and design of type, and quite a bit of the commentary is useful even today. Morison is well known, of course, for the Times New Roman face - and there is a section in the book on that face. But his commentary on the designing of faces like Plantin and Bembo is much more interesting, if you ask me. Also, if you are at all a fan of Eric Gill, you will like the section on Perpetua and Felicity. Anyone interested in the history of type should have this book, that much is certain."
+2,Great book!,This is a great book. I had a mortgage broker look at it and he thought it was a good program--the only drawback he saw to it was that it would take discipline. By the way don't pay $80 for this book from 3rd parties. Go to the author website[..]
+1,A verbose informercial,"This entire book could be summed up in 10 pages. It is terribly repetitive. The basic premise is that one can use a HELOC instead of a Checking Account so that your money doesn't sit around idle while mortgage interest is accruing. This may have some merit, but it is not clear how much of the savings is due to putting all of your disposable income towards your mortgage. The big trade off is a loss of liquidity. I have been aware of this strategy for a while, and I hoped that this book would help to prove its effectivness, and explain exactly how to do it. It falls short. After reading numerous message boards on the subject, this book tought me nothing new. It really feels like an informercial that I paid for."
+2,Owning the American Dream,"When I read Mr. Gill's book, for the first time ever, I realized it was possible to own my home before I'm old and grey! The book also opened my eyes to the advantages (think peace of mind) of having a strong equity base rather than being leveraged to the hilt and constantly panicked about my debt load. The book is clear, inspiring and a quick read. Above all it is informative. I feel I can now tackle my home loan and pay it off on my terms rather than the bank's. Boy does that feel empowering! I'm telling all my friends about this!"
+1,Harlequin Romance in sheep's clothing,Pretty much just a business woman's Harlequin Romance.Sex scenes in a book cover you're not 100% embarrassed to be seen reading in public.
+1,Too blunt for me!,"All I can really say is I didn't even finish the book. I love romances but this one wasn't for me. I found it too much to read about sexual desire and how the body responds to it, that was too much for me. I would say this book should say blush or some kind of note to let people know its not clean romance."
+1,Wasted money,"The subject is trivial and boring. The writing skill mediocre.I was stuck in Sri Lanka and downloaded it by mistake when learning how to use my new kindle. Decided to take a look.Sorry, perhaps just not my type of book. It is no literature."
+1,Too boring to finish,I got this as a free selection. It was so incredibly boring and I could not finish it. Don't waste any amount of money on it.
+1,Don't Bother,"This was a free kindle purchase. I guess you get what you pay for with the Kindle.This was absolute drivel! This writer neither knows southerners nor humour. The story was so unbelievable, it was laughable. Could not finish this pile of ..."
+1,Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf Reviews: DNF Thoughts,"I expected this to be a fun and quick read. And I just adore the simplicity of the cover...the two heart shaped cherries with their stems making another heart...so cute! Sadly I was just not able to connect with the story. It was just a bit too cheesy for my taste-a bit too unbelievable. I couldn't find much substance here. For an adult book it just seemed a bit juvenile for my taste. The characters did not act the way I would expect intelligent adults (as lawyers -they were supposed to be quite bright) even considering the fact that they were ""infected"" with this ridiculous disease. And the way the legal jargon was tossed into the dialogue. I know that the author was going for crazy and humorous here...but it just fell way short for me...too unrealistic.Note: I recieved a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review."
+2,A Fun Read!,"A quick, light-hearted read that kept my attention from beginning to end. Not the kind of book I usually read, although I'm glad I took the time to give this one a whirl. Definitely good for a few chuckles."
+2,amazing!,i loved this book! its undoubtedly a must read!! i need a sequel! im going to be forcing the library fo get this! it definitely deserves these 5 stars!
+2,"Hot, funny romantic comedy!","I really enjoyed this new author! The hero and heroine seemed pretty evenly matched when it came to wits, and the sex was hot! Add in their jobs, a strange case with a dog, and medical mishaps, and I thought it was a funny riot! I was glad there was a HEA!"
+1,Total Garbage!!,"I got this book free for my Kindle. I have read a lot of free Kindle books and most of them are not that great, but they are at least a little entertaining. This is the first book I have deleted before finishing it. I read to 35% and just could not take any more! It was not funny at all, it was super annoying and predictable."
+2,Outrageously Funny,"This book is laugh-out-loud funny, a great read and romantic enough to keep me turning the pages. I couldn't put it down!"
+1,Boring,Maybe my expectations are too high but after reading the reviews I expected more. I thought the plot was too unrealistic for me to even be interested in. I liked the characters but I found myself flipping through pages just to get through the book.
+1,"The writing is good, but the plot needs a lot of work.","I love books that make me laugh, and a friend told me about this book. I paid full price, and I feel somewhat had. Ms. Jensen has a gift for humor, but the plotting involved in this book is horrible. Good humor has to have some element of believability in it, and this book has none whatsoever. With a believable story line, Ms. Jensen could be among the top humor writers out there."
+2,A romantic comedy gem,"Spunky with cheeky humour and wits, Trish Jensen's under-rated gem of a romantic comedy tells of two antagonizing attorneys, Paige Hart and Ross Bennett, who after a court session suffers a bomb blast and are hospitalized, diagnosed with Tibetan Concupiscence Virus that heightened sexual awareness. Their closed proximity forces them to deepen their understanding. Paige's large and comically larcenous extended family as well as a side romance between the doctor and Paige's brother provides first-rate entertainment while we are stuck with the oddball couple in their tension-filled and delightfully emotional romance. Trish Jensen delivers dimensional chracterization through punchy dialogues that are fresh, witty and funny."
+2,Interesting Story,"Well the story was definitely not what I had expected. Very, very interesting and definitely not something I have read before or probably will read again. Very unique."
+1,stuck with you,"I guess I downloaded this book by mistake. I got to chapter 6 and that's as far as I could take the unbelievable story. I could see nothing funny and I have a great sence of humor. I gave it a 1 star because there is nothing lower. Sorry, wish I could return the book, but it's been too long, just got around to reading it."
+2,Por Una Mujer Bonita,"Pepe Aguilar, is one of a kind the way he sings makes one feel every word. The heart he puts into his music ( sentimiento ). I love his music, He is the WOW! for singers. Any song Ranchera, Balada, Banda. I have yet to hear a song that will not be done to excellence if he sings it. I Love Pepe."
+2,Excellent for beginners!,"Very comprehensive, can get you up and running in 48 hours. A very thin book that contains the bare essentials as to familiarize yourself with MIDI and the initial steps to set up a working compilation of MIDI products. Explains concepts such as sequencers, samplers, MIDI-IN/OUT/THRU and countless more... the good part is that even though it holds great amounts of information, the book is orgenized in a way that is easily referenced in the future. It's easy... it's wonderful."
+1,Too old to matter,"This book really should be removed from circulation. While basic MIDI information is in there, it is so out of date it just makes it hard to read. Examples are of obsolete or vintage gear and has no real relation to todays musician.Illustrations are all cheesy and look like bad microsoft clipart. Photographs are all poor and dated. The section on MIDI and a personal computers lists atari and commodore as possible good choices - get the picture!If you are looking for charts of Control codes etc, - they are in here, but you can find those anywhere. If you are trying to get information on MIDI in the last decade or so, buy a different book."
+1,Somewhat outdated,"This book was published in 1987 and reprinted in 1994. The book does recognize that it is really when the MIDI-instruments are connected to a computer that MIDI takes on its real power, but only 10% of the book talks about MIDI and computers. The chapter on computer tells you about the choice between PC, MAC, Atrari and Commodore, and explains in length what a CD-rom is, and why we need it (not all programs fit on a floppy disk...) Sequencer program are mentioned, but barely so.The book does a fair job in explaining the MIDI standard and how it works, but it does not help me at all when I want to get started in connecting the components to my PC. I do think this was an excellent book in 1987, but digital music has moved on a long way since then."
+2,Great for basic MIDI understanding and Setup,"I am a student at musicians Institute in LA. I wanted to learn more about MIDI and bought this book.It has old pictures and couple sections are out of date. But if your are able to tell the difference between todays computers used in Music, you'll be fine>Great explanation. Very easy discription how MIDI messages are sent, how to use them and how to put together a MIDI System>All in all a great book. Helped me a lot"
+2,Beautiful!,"The Oginski's style is very similar to the Chopin's. Well, they were both Polish and created in the same era. However I think I even prefer Oginski. I only wish that CD encluded the most famous Oginski's Polonaise: ""Farewell to the Fatherland"" (""Pozegnanie z Ojczyzna"")."
+1,What was RITA thinking?,"I was so disappointed in this book. Since it was the 1998 RITA award as best regency, and beat ""Lord Heartless"" for that win, I was expecting a terrific novel. Instead, the book drags and the characters act in such an unrealistic ways. As far as the Duke goes, our hero, he has no family or friends. The heroine, and I use that term lightly, plays at being a spinster and dressing as a drab. For some reason, delights in hiding her beauty. In the ballroom scene, she behaves in such a manner that loses me entirely - as well as any interest that she should end up with the Duke in the end. He deserved better! The dukes only friend betrays him. He is a miserable man who society now scornes when he did nothing wrong in the first place! He should have packed his bags and came to america. I usually like Emma Jensen's books. There was nothing romantic about the book. Only a creepy feeling at the way society ended up treating the Duke."
+2,The future of music.,"If you are into experimental music then check out El Guapo's ""super/system"". This is experimental indie rock that is actually listenable and fun."
+1,Hmmm.,"Well, I guess if you've never heard this kind of stuff before then it's fine, but it certainly is not the future of music. Listen to Papalotl instead."
+2,Great!,"Great Door knocker. It has a very clean look to it and the peep hole isn't obvious. It's a little on the thin side but I guess you don't need much. It was easy to get engraved. It wasn't the easiest to install. Would have liked a template to assist with lining up the screws. Other than that, it looks very professional."
+2,Excelente!,"Una excelente guía para todos aquellos que deseen concer más aobre el vino y su mundo. De forma amena y sencilla explica los principales conceptos y orienta sobre temas básicos como la elección del vino corecto, principales tipos de vino, cómo comprar vino en restaurantes o tiendas, etc."
+2,Well-written and thought-provoking,"Although I read this book many years ago I recall that it is a well-written and engaging examination of women's sexuality. The difficulties that many young women face as they mature into fully functioning sexual adults - as mitigated by their upbringings as well as the varied expectations of society and their partners - are nicely illustrated through a series of real life case studies. The author, Dr. Bardon, was a teaching and research member of the faculty of the University of Minnesota from the early 1960s through the late 1990s. Some of the book will undoubtedly be dated, but much of it is just as relevant -...- today as when it was written in the mid 1970s. As used copies are readily available through Amazon.com I highly recommend picking one up."
+1,"I wanted to love it, but...",I couldn't. The quality of this DVD is horrible! It was like watching an old old old VHS tape. I'm not surprised it was so cheap but I'm shocked that it was rated 4 and a half stars when I bought it. I was taken for a ride and it wasn't on the back of a horse.
+1,very cheaply made,"I just received this today and while I knew to expect nothing hand crafted, I was shocked at how amazingly flimsy this thing really is. The bottom wood actually came with a huge crack; big enough to leak out all the sand. The feet were glued on with cheap glue and 3 of the 4 came off in transit. Based on the construction, I'm amazed it was even in one piece.The reason this gets 2 stars is that the accessories are pretty decent. And the sand looks fine. If this wasn't cracked in the center, I'd most likely have kept it and it would have ""worked"" for its purpose. Having said that, if you are looking for a desktop zen garden, look elsewhere."
+2,Great gift,"I bought this particular zen garden for my younger sister because she enjoyed the one I had so much. I love the tools that come with it. The only problem I had with mine was one of the small feet came off from the bottom. My younger sister was very happy to receive this, but hasn't said anything beyond that."
+2,Nice distraction,"It's pretty nice and comes with a little book with interesting proverbs too. I'm not sure if it really helps to relieve stress but it's makes a fun distraction once in a while. The only complaint is when other people play around with it, they always spill sand out the box.."
+1,Read the reviews first!,"I bought this on a whim, as it was the first Zen garden that I could find. I did not look at the reviews, and immediately regret it upon receiving my Zen garden. The other reviews summed it up nicely. The product is exactly what you pay for.Image:[...] - You can see the gap between the border/frame and the bottom piece. The tacks were put in, but did not hold the board to the border/frame. You should probably buy some wood glue, push lightly to separate the border, then press it back together with a small vice."
+1,Way too flimsy to be on your desk,"There's a reason this thing is $15. It's made of ultra-cheap material and it shows from a mile. The stones look to be collected from around some highway. In addition to that, mine had an unbalanced stand which made it jiggle when playing with the sand. I returned it and will keep looking for something that is not an embarrassment when noticed by coworkers."
+2,A great deal!,I bought two of these; one for an office colleague and one for me. Everyone loves playing with it; they can't help but stop by my office and draw in the sand. It's pretty great for the value. I'm getting ready to buy another one for home.
+1,"Cheap, and it shows","The product looks really nice when you open it. But when I took the zen garden out of the box, I discovered that two of the four feet had come off, and that the bottom was only attached to the sides in four places, at the corners. Along all four sides, it was bowed out with loads of space.I pushed it all together and glued the feet back on, but I'm keeping this in the bottom of the box it shipped in, lest I end up with fine white sand all over my desk. (I have this item at work.) When I leave the job or change work areas, I think I'll toss this rather than trying to bring it with me.Otherwise, it works as advertised. Really, it's hard not to, as it's sand and rocks in a tray. It's just hard to believe that a tray you put sand in could have been screwed up this way."
+2,Zen Garden,"My Zen Garden came on time and exactly as described. I like it, but it really only is a tray with sand. Get this product if you want a nice Zen garden. If you want to have something to help you relax, get something else, there are better ways to cut loose."
+2,Happy with the product.,"I received my zen garden yesterday, I really like it. For the price it is great quality. Also mine did not fall apart out of the box as others were saying. I was impressed with the packaging. For under $14 this is a great value. It is sitting on my desk at my office now."
+1,Soothing,Creates a big mess. It's also pretty small so it gets very boring after a while. I've had it for like 6 months and used it twice. and that was the first week i got it.
+1,VERY DISAPPOINTED,"I was very disappointed when product arrived. The bottom of box is very flimsy, it will not hold sand. This was purchased as a gift for my daughter. There is no way I am giving her this."
+1,very poor construction,"For the price this very simple apparatus should function flawlessly. Its one job is to hold sand. I wish I noticed out of the box that one of the edges of the bottom where it meets the frame was bowed out enough to leak sand (salty looking sand) all over my desk. Annoying. I scooted as much sand out of the way as I could to duct tape this edge on the inside. When I have the time, I'll probably dump out the sand and tape all the edges because I don't trust it.The hassle this has caused is definitely not zen."
+2,Exactly what I was looking for,"I was buying this as a gift and I was looking for a zen garden that was big enough to be a decorative piece for a table, but small enough for an end table. It was also a very good price. I was very happy with this purchase."
+2,Awesome for those who love the beach and sand!,"It creates a calming atmosphere yet allows you to dream of the beach,the sand is a tad dusty though."
+1,poor quality,"Disappointed in this item. The tray bottom was not attached well to the sides - doesn't hold the sand. Also, the rocks are dull and all one color. Rakes seem to be OK."
+1,"for your own sake, do not buy!!!","When i got my package i openned it and everything was great, but the sand holder is so cheaply made, it was broken before i even touched it. Now i have to go through the hassle of finding the right one maybe at a home goods store.. and there is no way you can have a refund which i wanted, because they take off the sticker you use to send it back. I basically paid for sand rocks, and a cheap rake. Not worth the money! Made in china, the table is not stable at all. I hope nobody buys this, because they certainly dont deserve the money. Quality over quantity. -Rant over-"
+1,Cheaply made,"Like other reviewers, my zen garden arrived with the bottom falling apart. Had I tried to add the sand, it would have poured out the bottom. It was so visibly defective that I'm shocked that it made it out of the factory. I sent it back."
+1,Not so thrilled,"The tray was thin and cheap looking and although it was supposed to have rocks included, there were none in the box. The only part of it that was half-way decent was the rakes. Because I was on a time constraint I kept it, but I did have to go buy rocks and I also bought more sand because what came with it looked like salt."
+1,Terriable.,"I can't believe I wasted my money on this! When I got the product, I had before-hand read some reviews about it falling apart or something. So, before I wasted the sand that came with it and caused a mess, I gently pressed on the wood/base part. It was flimsy, but I didn't think much of it. Then, while just doing a quick look over, I noticed that there was a small disconect between the bottom base and the black lining. This would cause the sand to leak out of the crack! Then, the base fell write off! I noticed that it had very tiny, small metal pieces that had wood from the base around it. I now realize that they probably put the metal into it, painted the top black, then pushed on the base to connect the two parts. The little ""stubs"" that hold it up have superglue stains from where they glued it to the bottom of the base. How cheap! I really don't know what to do now. I'll probably get my dad to put some nails in it. Really, the Dollar Tree would probably make a better structure!"
+1,"Short good text, overwhelming background noise and old film.","These two short tapes consist of a brief description of 50 years of white-red relations, treaties and conflicts. Because of its brevity, there is little detail presented. The text is interesting and appears to be factually correct. The presentation is relatively unbiased, and is quite interesting. It would make a good audio tape. The extra loud background music and simulated battlefield noise sometimes drowns out the text. The visual portion consists of old photographs, presumably authentic in detail and clips from old grade B movies which are quite far from authentic. These are rerun from 6 to 10 times throughout the presentation and, of course, have no bearing on the text. Except for the extreme brevity and the overwhelming background noise, one can ignore the visual effects and derive a worthwhile understanding of many aspects of the period of the Indian Wars."
+1,do not buy this piece of c--p,"do not buy The Great Indian Wars. the same hollywood movie stock played over and over, sometimes without even turning down the borrowed movie's audio. i couldn't concentrate on the narration, and that was a shame because the narration was very well written. the narrator also had a fine voice and read his stuff superbly. i felt sorry for him, being assocaited with something that went so bad through no fault of his own. someone ruined this ""documentary"" with the choice and use of the visual footage.i even tried turning off the picture and listening only to the narration but the silly dialogue and old-western music score made trying to listen only to the narrator sheer torture. i only wish i could have given this film a rating it really deserves. MINUS FIVE! the fact that they used 2 tapes when the entire length is only 96 minutes proves to me that the intent of the producers was only to flim-flam the public into thinking they were getting a lot for their money."
+1,The Great Indian Wars 1840-1890,"This is without a doubt the worst video I have ever watched.The videos picture could not tracted without jumping lines and wiggling screen it was painful for me to watch.The movie itself was out of focus.They used old black and white movies"" indians meet the cavalry "" to illustrate the action and pencil drawings of the indian chiefs while they spoke of them. There was one man speaking with a monotone voice.After five minutes it became very boring to watch.The movie was put together very poorly and hard to watch the pictures had very little contrast, and hard listen to.It was so bad I could'nt retain any of infomation,my mind kept wandering off. If you enjoy being bored,and having your ears and eyes assulted by this low grade quality picture this movie is for you. Reviewed by Paul Phillips"
+1,You get what you pay for I guess.,This radiator seems to be very cheaply built. Its aluminum and plastic! It did not even come with a radiator cap. How cheap can you get?
+1,Not working correctly,"I purchased this a month ago and found out this was not working correctly.I had it pugged in and it went on by itself, then another time I could not control it with the remote....Not happy in Lynn, Mass"
+1,do not buy,I do not recommend this item to anyone. I had it for two weeks and it quit working. I tried it again and when it rains it quits again. Would not buy again.
+1,NO GOOD,"Bought this for the Christmas lights 1 for outside and one for the tree,works great EVEN WITH EVERY OTHER REMOTE YOU HAVE WILL TURN IT ON OR OFF,AND DRIVE YOU CRAZY!!!!THE CAR REMOTE/ GARAGE/ HANDY SWITCHES ALL TURNED THE LIGHTS ON"
+2,The big picture,"This book gave me a overview of tequila that included the agricultural considerations, cultural heritage, and history of mescal de tequila, not just a guide to making margaritas. It is well written with enough detail to satisfy the curious, yet straightforward enough to allow for the average reader. Exceptionally informative book!"
+1,Not happy with seller,I ordered and paid for an 8 ounce product and received a 4 ounce product. Now the seller wants me to take a picture of the product and the bar code and send it to them before they will make good on it. I've ordered from them before and there have been issues. Never again....What a pain.
+2,A Mystery that won't get your blood pressure up...,"""Dumb Witness"" is a slower moving, more relaxing type of mystery--no intense drama or tension but just a well-written tragedy."
+2,FUNKY JIMMY,"IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE FUNKY SIDE OF JIMMY REED, HERE IT IS!JIMMY REED JR. ON THE BASS GUITAR ADDS THE FUNKY TOUCH WITH THE ADDITIONS OF SOME WAH WAH PEDALS ON THE OTHER GUITARS ALSO! ITS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN HIS OTHER MUSIC, BUT ITS IS STILL A GREAT CD!"
+2,Easy to install,I was looking for a shower door that could open from either the left or the right and I did not want one to choose for me. This door ticks and fits all the right boxes in that department. I like the crystal glass effect too. It is very clear and allows a lot of light into the shower hub. It is frameless too which is what was asked for by the wife.Its sturdy quarter of an inch thick glass also is a nice feature. But most of all the pivot door is a feature I got on with too.
+2,Kohler,"Kohler K-702410-L-MX Matte Nickel Fluence Fluence Frameless Pivot Shower Door with Crystal Clear Glass - 35"" - 36-1/2"" W x 65-1/2"" H K-702410-L. Fluence frameless pivot shower door with Crystal Clear glass, 35 - 36-1/2"" x 65-1/2"" The Fluence pivot shower door features a Eurostyle frameless design with Crystal Clear 1/4""-thick tempered glass. Featuring a roller compression latch that secures closure, the door allows 1-1/2"" adjustability for out-of-plumb installations and can be installed to open to the left or right. 35 - 36-1/2"" x 65-1/2"" The continuous contact point along the entire jamb edge provides a smooth, stable operation while keeping the hinge concealed"
+1,"Not a ""Bible"" by any means whatsoever","This book says it is a ""look"" and that what it is. By no means is it the Bible or even a beginner's guide to the 1911. Half the book is just gun reviews, which you can get anywhere. Another 1/4 or more has to do with competitions and things like that. If you want to learn about the ""use, care, and maintenance"" of the 1911, look elsewhere. The internet is better than this book."
+2,READ the book . It is for all 1911 fans.,"Read more than the table of contents! Some people have obviously rated this book without reading it. The Author explains why some guns are included in the test and others are left out (in 2 Places in the book). The author also talks about and praises his personal ""Colt"" 1911's. So you Rampant Pony fans should not feel left out. This book is obviously not ground breaking as there have been many books about the 1911, but it is very informative (gunsmithing, tactical course, competitions,& reloading). It provides an indepth comparison of the wide variety of the modern makes of the 1911."
+2,Outstanding information on the 1911!,"This book is one of the most comprehensive books on the 1911. If you want to know anything about the 1911, this book (along with Vol. 2) is the best source of information."
+2,Gun Digest,The book was bought as a gift for my brother. He likes it and we were very pleased with speed of delivery and service.
+1,"Flimsy materials, potentially dangerous item",Even though this is rated to hold up to 2000 lbs. I would not trust it to last very long. The nylon and ropes that this comes with are clearly very low quality. Some of the ropes even showed signs of fraying straight out of box. Cannot recommend this item.
+1,Wabash 1938,This trilley has been opersted only a few hours and the drive system seems to be slipping already. Not durable and not recommended.
+2,Very Nice Remote Contolled Tripod,"I bought this tripod for video tapping an upcomming family wedding and have tried it a couple of times to get used to it. I like the the smooth operation of the controls on the handle. The panning operation is likewise acceptable. The telescopic locking legs work well, but are light weight and can rock a little during panning. The lightness is also a plus because it collapses into a small over the shoulder bag for easy toteing. One hand on the tripod for stabilization and one on the control handle during panning works well."
+2,Good for Sony Video Camera,This is an excellent tripod for Sony Video Camera. I am using this with my Sony Camcorder and remote is working pretty good. Its legs are strong. I am using the same with my Nikon D50( remote is not usable). And I am satisfied with the performance. only one issue is the base where you attach camera is plastic. So sometimes I am not comfortable with my DSLR with its zoom lens
+1,Don't buy from Antonline,"We purchased this tripod for one of the larger Sony cameras that we also purchased through Amazon. The camera is awesome. The page for the camera recommended this tripod so we bought it from Antonline. This tripod is not nearly strong enough for use smoothly with our camera and when I contacted Antonline for a refund they refused to deal with me, even if I paid the shipping back to them. If you buy this tripod, beware that truly strong remote control tripods can start at $300 and go up from there."
+2,Excellent product,I used this for taping while we were opening gifts for christmas. The remote features are great. This product makes video recording easy and fun.
+1,A padded short story disguised as a literary novel,"The kindest description of this book would be that it is well-written and quite pointless. The plot is paper thin and all the characters (with the possible exception of Mr Hilditch) are either two dimensional or borrowed from other, more superior, works. The much-touted plot twist, when it finally arrives, lacks any irony and seems contrived. William Trevor is best known as a short story writer and this book is essentially a short story padded into a novel. As a well-written, mildly diverting, piece of light entertainment it would have been acceptable, as a prize-winning piece of high literary pretensions, it is not. Dickens, Poe, even Highsmith have succeeded much better in what Trevor seeks to achieve."
+1,"Good basic story, but many flaws","I found the basic idea of the book to be excellent and very true to life, however, I cannot say the same for the characters, Felicia in particular. Beyond her frustration, we are never privy to any of her emotions. What did she think of her plight? Why did she never worry that Johnny, her lover, might reject her? I feel that the author made a mistake by never writing in Felicia's viewpoint during her scenes with Mr. Hilditch. We certainly know many of his feeling and thoughts concerning Felicia, but never, never any of her thoughts about her sinister friend. ...The character of Mr. Hilditch is very well developed, unfortunately more so than the main character. I felt that too much of the book (one quarter) was devoted to Mr. Hilditch's downward spiral. It almost becomes a completely different story.As a previous reviewer mentioned, the author's practice on going back and the forth between past and present was confusing."
+2,a page turner that leaves an impression on your heart,"Trevor does an execptional job of captivating the reader and telling the story from the two main characters (Felicia and Hilditch). One cannot help but feel sad after reading this novel. All involved appear to be victims at various times and on various levels. Felicia, the victim of death (her mothers) and a jilted lover and Hilditch. Hilditch a victim of his mother and his need for ""friendship"".Trevor will keep you reading and feeling throughout the book. Do not expect to feel good after reading this novel. A great book for a book group discussion."
+2,"An excellent book, please don't watch the film","Felicia's journey is an excellent novel. The background to both characters is well developed. Mr. Hilditch in particular becomes more sinister due to his overwhelmingly ordinary appearance. The intimations of his unusual childhood merely suggest that he may be more disturbed than his manner presumes. Mr. Hilditch's interactions with strangers in the presence of Felicia provide the most chilling insight into the purpose of his friendship with her. It is for this reason alone that the film fails so miserably. No reference is made at all to these brief conversations. As for Felicia herself, it must be said that her character is a little limp. There are few convent girls left in Ireland who show such naivety. However she does grow more likeable, but not enough to demonstrate why she should affect Mr. Hilditch so much."
+1,"All Language, No Heart","While I will readily admit that Trevor has incredible command of the English language, what is even more displayed in Felicia's Journey is the lack of a sympathetic character. The title character-a young, pregnant runaway searching for her baby's father-should have been one with whom you could sympathize. Instead, Trevor's love affair with language never quite manages to include his characters, leading to an unsatisfying reading experience. Couple the lack of emotion with a depressing ending, and you have a book best suited to gathering dust."
+2,A simple tool - but a real help!,"Learning arabic on your own is a challenge. I chose to supplement the Kitaab fi tacallum al-arabiya series with MSA Vocab Clinic to get up to speed a little faster. It gives good pronounciation help, and the word lists makes bus rides a lot more fun..."
+2,Good vocab review for intermediate learners,"This is a nice tool for beginners and intermediate level learners of MSA, but if you've been studying for a while you will find this a bit frustrating. The 4000 words utilized are good, but they won't take you to the next level. The lists are good, but it would be nice to be able to make your own. A section of Arabic proverbs would be very useful as well, as knowing them makes a real difference when dealing with native speakers. I would pay $25 for this, but no more."
+2,Babyarm. Community quick hits. KTCK!,"GREAT live!! And catchy tunes, too!Get this record for great ""Americana"", roots, acoustic, thoughtful, whatever you wanna call it rock & roll.And catch them live if you have the opportunity!Check out their website @ http://www.sortaweb.com/"
+2,old favourite,"Classic Jazz Piano was previously owned on a tape which eventually died I was pleased that the same much liked music was still available in cd not only as a download and at a reasonable price this will encourage me to 'up date "" some more of my ageing collection"
+2,Salmon Oil - Excellent Product,"We have been giving this to our two golden retriever puppies (started at 6 1/2 mos old) for almost two months now at the recommendation of our homeopathic vet. WOW - what a great product! Their coats are like satin - among all the other benefits it provides (joints, organs, skin, etc!) and they love it! The pump is great and makes it really east to add to each meal; really good price too."
+2,Amazing change in his coat,"Strongly recommend this product to add to your dogs dinner. My dog loves the smell, and it's made a noticeable improvement in his coat."
+1,coffee mugs?,"Of the six glass mugs, I have two left, And am very careful if I use them for any kind of liquid I put in it, be it cold or hot,seams will leak,If the liquid is hot it will split the cup,Do not enjoy a hot coffee bath, As far as I am conserned its a waste of money, but it is your life. not impressed. B.Uzzell Arvada, Colordo"
+1,ripped off,"was very upset that this DVD did not specify that you could not play it in the United States. Why was it on Amazon, USA. False Will not deal with this vendor ever again and will make sure my friends and colleagues are aware of it.."
+2,Patricia's Secret,I had been looking for this book for years. I read it as a child and wanted to have it. Thank you so much for a great vintage copy!
+2,Capitalists create the context within which Americans wander,"According to Leach, corporations, academia and government have all worked to disengage Americans from their places of nurture so that Americans and indeed the whole world will travel, consume, and search continually for new things and experiences to buy. Upon reflection, I ask myself how Professor Leach convinced me that one-size-fits-all containers (for trains and trucks) supports his thesis."
+1,Don't like it,"I bought the Soyo 24 inch monitor based on a $100 reduction in price at Office Max and what appeared to be a review on the internet. Previously I had a Viewsonic 17"" LCD monitor which was pretty bad too. The Soyo has a bad stand that is supposed to be adjustable, but I could not do it and had to prop it at an angle with a book. The User's manual is nearly incomprehensible. The speakers have to be the worst sounding ones I've ever heard. I am going to repack and try to return it and buy something better ever if I have to pay more."
+2,Ninnia,This monitor is great. The service I got when I order was fast and great. I would order again.
+2,Is Germany the Future Sound of now?,"Once again the Compost crew devestate with this collection that is sure to please those who refuse to be pigeonholed. With sounds running the spectrum from jazzual house to brokenbeat experimentation. Definately one for the repeat button. Sureshot selections include tracks by super inovator Phil Asher with his Restless Soul project, Austrian beatmeister Earthbound and footstomping mayhem from Japans U.F.O exclusive unreleased tracks! If you fancy yourself a conniseur of the outernational jazz dance scene then this is the soundtrack for you! Kinda like an audio edition of Wallpaper magazine if you can catch the vibe."
+2,Excellent,"My Trans-metropolitan counterpart beneath me definitely describes this cd well. I love the reference to Wallpaper, perhaps the greatest magazines ever (with Surface, Homme, and maybe Metropolitan Home) not far behind.But I digress... This cd, as with all of the releases in this series is excellent. Tosca's contribution is, of course, amazing. However, the entire width and breadth of this release is one that permanenty stays in the player.However, I would strongly urge you to seek out ""Volume Five"" of this series. It offers your senses two cd's of the finest Compost has to offer. I found it a local vendor, new, for an amazing price (under $15).A very, very worthwhile release...will not disappoint you."
+1,The worst of all the Future sounds of jazz series...,"this all sounds crappy. fauna flash's drum n bass tune sounds so generic and boring that it makes everything else look bad. the tunes here are not of the same quality of other cds in the series like vol.5. i say skip this one, its really boring and with the exception of like one song by tosca everything else is $hit."
+2,A Must-Read for Fine Arts Educators!,"Jenson has updated much information in this quickly-read book. Anyone unfamiliar with his works will find this helpful; veterans of the topic will find new, useful ""ammunition."" Especially refreshing is the unbiased approach to the Mozart effect studies; a convincing view to show administrators because of its balanced presentation."
+2,Most Informative,This is the most informative series on Goju Ryu in print. Absolutely a must for all goju-ryu karate-ka.
+2,goju-ryu karate-do: fundamentals for traditional practitione,It was a very good book. It explains in full detail the history of Goju-ryu karate. It also has step by step instructions for katas with black and white pictures. Almost every page has a picture. This book also has a glossary with the Japanese terms translated from Japanese to English and English to Japanese with the phoenetic pronunciation. Motoo Yamakura is a very good martial arts writer.
+2,Lost Boy offers hope,"This award winning documentary was brilliantly produced and directed. But more importantly, Greg's story is a true example of God's redeeming love, grace, healing and mercy. I worshiped at Greg's church years ago and have kept up with him over the years and marvel at the anointed power of his messages. When I heard this story for the first time I had no idea his life had been so difficult growing up. To see what the Lord did for this broken, lost little boy is a magnificent testimony to His colossal love for us. Greg has been tested on the anvil of adversity, and his story has profoundly affected my life and faith. As powerful as his ministry was before, it is even more so now. When I go through difficult times, sometimes his story comes to me and I say, ""There is hope indeed. God will get me through this.This DVD is a powerful tool for evangelizing. Glory to God for His all consuming love that gives us such hope."
+2,"Definitely fun, can be frustrating too (in a good way!)","This is not a children's toy, obviously. It does, however, make a great gift with a nice bottle of wine to any puzzle-loving adult in your life. I bought it for my sister who found it a bit of a challenge to get the bottle out, but liked that she wasn't able to solve it easily either. It provided just enough challenge, then we enjoyed the newly freed wine. She has it displayed by her wine area and everyone needs to try it out when they come over for dinner. A good conversation piece!"
+2,Great for entertainment.,"Want to have a little fun with your guests before you give them alcohol? This is a perfect gift, or conversational piece at a party. It's not impossible, but def makes one work to get the wine bottle out to drink."
+1,Emer Galileo,"I purchased our Emer from Sears almost two years ago, and it broke within a month. We sent it back to New Jersey, and it took two months to have it returned. Within a month it was broken. Now it is a pile of plastic and I don't know what to do with it. Very disappointed in product and service."
+2,Classic New Age Disc!,"Wow, I'm surprised to see this available here. Horizont's ""Silent Moon"" is a classic New Age album from 1986. It was readily available for a few years, then totally disappeared; this disc is EXTREMELY hard to find now. This album is a good mix of new age and ""space jazz"". Most of the synths used here are now obsolete, and they sound great. The title track is definitely the outstanding track on the disc, but others are great as well. If you were to compare to other artists, it would be kind of like combining Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, and Dave Grusin (the more jazzy tracks are Grusin-esque). Overall a good listen and a great representation of the greatest era in new age music. Too bad the cover art is not available here, it's awesome. If I get a chance I will scan my copy and post it. Grab this while you can, you may not see it again for a long long time."
+2,Expensive - But May Be Worth the Cost,"For years now, whenever I'm in a contemplative mood, this has been one of my favorite ""go to"" albums. These rich, harmonic melodies will help you relax without having to suffer the banalities of ""muzak."""
+2,Accurate Bio of the Young Henry McCarty,"This book is the most accurate that I have read concerning the earlier years of Billy, Starting with the arrival of his mother in New York City, fleeing the Irish Potato famine. I would recommend reading this important book along with the Billy book writen by Robert Utley, ""Billy the Kid, A Short and Violent Life."""
+1,not what i expected,being a wolverine fan ; this is nothing like i expected. really don't like the drawing or storyline. looks fake.
+1,Very poor vision of Wolverine,"I have seen an episode of this show and all I could say is WOW, what a travesty. This show is completely not Wolverine. First Logan is Canadian not Japanese, short not tall, older looks middle aged even though much older not like a teenager. Voice acting is poor. This show is the William Shatner of Wolverine, extreme over acting and over dramatized action sequences. This is supposed to be Marvel Comics Wolverine not a Wolverine DragonBall Z. If they want to make a good Wolverine Cartoon keep it on par with the comics both in the character models and story, and use voice actors that have worked in the past, and if you really want to do Wolverine Justice make it a Mature rated cartoon and show Blood in the battles."
+2,American Pharmacy in the 1800s,"Because of its extensive bibliography and excellent index, this biography of William Procter, Jr., serves well as an introduction to the origins of professional pharmacy in the USA.For more information about the book and its topic, contact the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP)."
+1,!!!! Wrong MP3 files !!!!,The MP3 files downloadable from this site are not for Parsifal but Verdi's Traviata. Amazon needs to fix this urgently.
+2,Beautiful little Bible -- anglicised no problem for me,"I am very picky about the typography in my Bibles--and for its small size this beautiful little Bible is very easy to read. I have the Burgundy Leather Bound edition which is beautifully bound and finished. This is the aforementioned ""anglicised"" version--I do want to counter the review above by saying that I don't find the differences troublesome at all. There are very few discrepancies between this and my ""regular"" NRSV..."
+2,Nice alarm,So much about carbon monoxide poisoning these days..decided to get a few alarms for protection. Easy to install and work great...
+2,Good???,"It looks good, but we never had carbon monoxide in our place yet, so we can't tell if it works or not. The red light is on when we plug it in. And it works when we press the test button."
+2,"Ordered battery operated, got plug in","works fine. Easy to install. Discreet. Directions were easy to understand. We got this because we have a gas fireplace and wanted to be safe. I ordered a battery operated alarm because I wanted more options of where to place it other than being commited to an electrical outlet. However, what was shipped was the electrical kind. I decided to keep it because you know the hassle of returning wasn't worth it and it does it's job."
+2,CO Alarm,Product received timely. The plug in feature is favorable in that there is no concern of battery failure. Product is easy to use.
+1,"Not UL Listed ""what's up with that...""","I bought this first alert CO alarm for my home in Wisconsin.When I started to read the instructions I found that this product is not UL list! How can a safety item like this not be UL listed.I did some research and found out first alert changed testing labs to save a few bucks and do not use the most well known UL. What's up with that...So I returned this CO and purchased the Kidde KN-COB-DP-H Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm. The Kidde unit cost less too, so I saved a few dollars! Always pays to READ THE FINE PRINT."
+2,"Easy, inexpensive peace of mind.","Takes more time to cut open the box than it does to plug in. Just plug it in, hold the test button, stick your fingers in your ears so you don't do deaf, and your all done. I've used First Alert products for many years, and they just work. They do wear out (5-7 years), but they will alert you when that time comes, usually with a chirping, like other detectors do.Simple, easy to use, no fuss peace of mind unit. Plug it in near air vents in bedrooms or just in open ares for non-living quarters and that's it!"
+1,Broke after first day of use,"Got hot and smelled like burning ozone after plugging in. A dissapointing product, never got any real use out of it. Do not recommend."
+2,"Easy to use, trusted","After opening the package, I simply plugged this in to a wall socket (making sure that it is not near a heating source, gas, moving air, dust or sunlight). I tested it, the alarm rang loud and clear. A red light lets me know that it is functional.I feel better having it in my house."
+2,Everyone needs one,"These CO detectors are mandatory in many states now. I happen that the man who cleans my carpets is the Captain of the town fire dept (also up for promotion to chief), and he always points out my fire hazards or things I do or don't really need to do. I had my first CO detector up on the ceiling next to my smoke detector. He told me it di not need to be on the ceiling, and it's easier to get a plug in one so you don't have to worry about the battery aspect. Then incidentally my ceiling one broke somehow. So I bought this one, plugged it in, in the hallway near my bedroom......he said to do that so you can hear it quickly, and loudly. It's doing it's thing. A little pricey, but actually one of the cheaper ones. He approved!"
+1,Burned outlet,"I've had my unit for about a year. It was plugged into a wall outlet. Today I noticed that the unit was on the floor and that the outlet was scorched. The unit itself was burned around the prongs. There have been no power surges/outages, etc., so the only conclusion is that the unit itself is faulty. I'm grateful that it didn't start a house fire."
+1,Defective product,"We bought this item twice. The first time, it was defective and wouldn't work (it made a dull sound all the time, and no additional sound at all when put in contact with water, as per the test described on the instructions sheet), so we returned it to Amazon (thanks for your excellent returns policy!) for an exchange. When the 2nd item proved just as defective, we got our money back. Don't waste your money on this junk -- buy something more expensive and substantial."
+2,very good product,Great product. i gave this product to my son and i feel much better that he and his family are safer from carbon monoxide. thanks.
+2,Feel Safer Now,"I was looking for a Carbon Monoxide alarm that was reasonabally priced, and was glad to find this one on Amazon.The reviews on Amazon were why I purchased this one. I tested the alarm, which works well, and hope I never actually need it!!Thanks Amazon for having it!"
+2,co2 review,Rec'd co2 alarm 2 weeks ago. It seems to be working fine. Feel much better having this new alarm installed as our last one was no longer functioning.
+2,Good product.,"Seems to work as advertised. I opted for the non-battery back up, as my heating system has electric blower, so if power goes, heating system does not opearate. Battery/non-battery an individual judgment.Pros: ""ready light"" is not so bright as to be disturbing at night, if it is a visible location, as mine is; simple plug in operation; you can test alarm manually.Cons: its a bit larger than it looks in the pictures, so depending on where you mount it, might be unappealing to actually see the unit installed in a highly visible wall outlet. Instructions indicate not to mount behind curtains, etc. as air flow might be restricted. However, I could not find a ""micro"" unit.Observations: Obviously no safe method to test if the unit actually detects CO.Suggestion: put a pass-through female outlet in the unit, as it uses one plug in the typical wall outlet, and this feature would be helpful in a older home with fewer wall outlets."
+2,Does the Job,I just plugged it in and it's on the job. Perhaps it would be more assuring if it had a digital read-out of level of monooxide in the air.
+1,weird notification beeps,This went off in the middle of the night after my husband and I had had it for several years. We had to look up online the directions because it didn't have a clear beep for a warning and for a battery replacement. It was ridiculous. I would not recommend it. I want one that clearly tells me when to vacate the house and call the fire department.
+1,"My bad, but theirs too","It did not even occur to me that a plug-in CO detector would not have battery back-up, which is my fault for missing that. However, what the?? I mean, they ALL should have batter back-up. This one has to go back."
+1,Don't Bother,"I would not recommend this product. When I plugged it in, it would not stop chirping. The directions said it might chirp ""a few times"" while powering up, but the thing chirped all day. Also, the 9 volt battery that came with the product did not fit into the battery compartment. The company that I bought it from told me to just throw it away, although I did receive a full refund."
+2,No Brainer!,"I chose this alarm because it was the easiest to use. Just plug it in and that's it. I have a gas fireplace and was told that I needed a carbon monoxide detector. Plugged into a regular outlet, it has a dim light to let you know that it's working and you can test the monitor at any time to make sure it's ""alarmed."" Hopefully, I'll never have to see how well the monitor works in an emergency but I feel safer knowing that I have one."
+2,Carbon Monoxide Alarm,I feel that these are a necessity especially if you live in colder winter climates where you may have the windows closed for a few months.I prefer this model as it plugs in to an outlet rather than battery operated units.I found the models through Amazaon were several dollars cheaper than stores around my area.
+2,does what it's supposed to do,"easy set up, working great - no complaints to far. it was nice to find one so cheap! we'll see how long it lasts..."
+1,WARNING: This is not an instructional video!!,"I bought this video from Lullabot as soon as it was released. I've managed several Drupal projects and am now diving in to development myself. I was very disappointed, this video has no instructional content whatsoever. It is a very (very) high level view of what Drupal is. I give it two stars for good production value, only.I am hoping this is the first in a series of videos that will dive deeper into Drupal."
+1,tripod sony,"This tripod is out of production, although I bougth it because the price and the need of lanc connection for my camcorder Sony DSR PD170, was the only model with a reasonable price. The desadvantage is that it can not hold stablity for the camcorder, too light, not enough hight, and the locks for the vertical and horizontal moves are not good enough, you loose in trying to loose or tight the buterfly nuts. The only advantage is the remote controller and the price. I hope Sony can improve it like the next level but with more confortable price."
+1,Cheap along with poor customer service,"I purchased this item to replace a broken hose. It took the seller over 3 weeks to ship the item, even though the tracing website always showed a different and incorrect shipping date. Upon receipt the product looked nothing like the product on the website. The handle was completely different. In addition, the hose was BLACK and not white as the picture showed. I contacted the seller to replace the item with the proper hose. After several phone calls back and forth, the seller claimed he knew which hose we needed and would ship it that day. I called back 5 days later to find out that the item hadn't even been shipped yet. We requested a refund and got our money back promptly, however it still left us without the hose we needed. So basically, over 5 weeks after ordering the item we still did not have a replacement. What made matters worse, is that we were stuck paying almost $40.00 in return charges, which were not covered by the seller. AVOID THIS SELLER!"
+2,The truth,This book will take you to another uncomfortable space where your believes and ideas of spirituality will change. Change is necessary if you want to know.
+1,False,"I have read alot of Krishnamurti,Probably the greatest teacher I have came across,But this book is no better than Humpdy dumpty or the Bible, If it is K which I very much doubt he must have been very immature to write this hollow meaningless stuff.His other works are consistant and valuable, among the most valuable words ever written,This book has less wisdom than the average person on the street"
+1,Don't buy this,Krishnamurti himself asked people not to pay attention to his immature teachings (prior to about 1933). For a scholar this book gives a look into K's mind as a youngster but it doesn't portray the important elements of his teachings which flourished after around 1933.
+2,Pretty Straight-Forward,"This was one of the very first things I crocheted. The gusset was a little confusing until I realized the gusset illustration was in the beginning of the booklet. My socks came out great and my mom is already asking for a second pair, so I'll probably try a different style."
+1,Ordered 2; Both Chains Were Tarnished and Pendants Scratched!,"I have generally had very good experience ordering jewelry from Amazon sellers, so I ordered two of these necklace pendants, one for myself and one for my mother. Both arrived with very badly tarnished chains (about half the chain rust colored on both). In addition, the actual pendants were scratched and ""used looking""."
+1,OMG! this Movie is too wierd to be watched sober.,"I think it deserves the one star. maybe even 2 if I was drunk.... but I was'nt! Oh God, how I wish I had been. I can't tell you why I kept watching after the first half hour. I guess I expected it to become something .. ummm good..! quite an unusual film. if you watch it please tell me what you thought of it and what you think I missed. I don't watch Mexican movies ever..! & now I think I know why.... they make my brain all mushy and then it pours out of my ears and I fall over dead and brainless! OMG.. and the last 15 minutes... I could have slit my wrists, it was that bad! Sorry, Have I said too much.?"
+1,ho hum,"If you're looking for porn or something to see, this is NOT it. These are not real fights, but amateur boxing (most of the girls have never boxed before) with 3 rounds each. After the 1st 30 minutes it's a bore."
+1,Waste of time.,"I bought this video while thinking to myself, ""hot chicks beating the crap out of each other, sweet"". Well, none of these things turned out to be the case. The chicks aren't hot, in fact one either used to be a man, or still is a man. The violence is limp to say the least. Imagine an episode of cops where neighbors at the trailer park are in a domestic disturbance. The problem is that the girls aren't athletes, nor do they seem to care much if they win. Stay away, this is just some dude with a camcorder attempting to get you to part with your money."
+2,High Quality Hot Beverage Holder,These cups are easy to clean and drink from. the color is excellent.A worthy addition to your home.
+2,Great story but a little tedious in places,"My mother had read another Dorothy Canfield Fisher novel as a girl and loved it. When I found this, I bought it for us both. It's a very interesting story, but I find Ms. Fisher's style to be somewhat pedantic and tedious. Her syntax is of another age, and it makes reading the book rather time consuming. I like the characters and the plot, however, and am eager to see how things turn out for Sylvia and her family. I would recommend the book only to those who like old-fashioned stories and who know something of Ms. Fisher's educational philosophy. The casual reader may not have the patience to wade through it."
+2,Creative and Inspiring,"I loved this book, but when I got ""Making Memory Books and Journals by Hand"" I was surprised to find ""Making Journals by Hand"" is actually included in that text in full: word for word, page for page, project for project .Instead of buying ""Making Journals by Hand"" and ""Making Memory Boxes"", save some money and buy one book: ""Making Memory Books and Journals by Hand"". This book combines all of the projects above and then some.All of these books have great projects and instructions."
+2,Way Cool Ideas!,"A beautiful book. I love everything about it: crisp photography, nice paper, great ideas, an abundance of inspiring bon mots, lots of resources listed at the back of the book. After flipping through its pages, I wanted to jump off the sofa and begin journaling! But I didn't. I felt a little overwhelmed by the creative journal pages I saw. I just don't know where people get some of their amazing ideas. I wish my mind were half as fertile as those whose works are featured in the pages of ""Making Journals by Hand."" I will, however, continue enjoying the visual feast between its covers and hope for a divine intervention that will get me off the sofa and into the craft room to create a fabulous rememberance, just as the featured artists have done. If you like books, paper, art, rubber stamping, writing, color, cool ideas, and peeking into other people's journals, buy this book."
+1,Skimps on Content,"While the journals in here were really beautiful, it doesn't look like the author put a lot of effort into explaining them. It only took me about an hour to read this book and, even with a few creative ideas(mostly from the pictures), the general content was sparse. Some of the shaded sections on the side looked like space filler (for example, one on ""themes"" describes a travel journal's purpose as ""chronicling your travels""...no way!). It bothers me when writers use pretty pictures to try and pull off the appearance of a quality book. Flip through this book in the library to get some good ideas, but don't expect thoughtful written advice."
+1,Doesn't live up to title,"While this book has a wonderful visual collection of stunningly beautiful books and journals, it offers virtually no guidance on how to ""make"" them. The advice on putting together a complicated book with non-linear pages is limited to 3 steps, with no list of supplies and vague instructions. Poorly edited, there are many grammatical mistakes or typos. Buy this book for inspiration, but not for instruction."
+1,journal making?,"I bought this book wanting to learn how to make a journal. This book did not show the basics. It was a waste of money, the author seemed more interested in presenting cute ideas and making pretty pictures than teaching basics."
+2,Radiator replacement,"The radiator cost half of what it cost at parts stores.So far no leaks except a rubber stopper they use was thin,cracked and leaked.I had a feeling it would so I carried a spare $1.00.I do recomend this product anyway.The shipping was prompt,with no hassles."
+1,Failed after 6 months,Purchased this radiator 5 months ago. It fit perfectly and performed well for 5 months. The side tank seam started weeping last week. This week it is leaking a lot. I expected this to last much longer. I will purchase another brand next time or go to a junk yard and get one from there.
+1,For collectors only!,"This CD only contains 2 songs, both of which are available on Madonna's first album. Definately only for those who can't stand not having any given Madonna cd for their expansive collection."
+1,Not my type of book,"I just couldn't get into this book. Right from the start, it seemed like the author was trying to hide something from the reader and that annoyed me. Also, it contained too many long descriptions. Not my type of book."
+2,EXCELENT PERFECT FABULOS SUPER,"I loved this book! I read the first Egerton hall book, the Tower room when i was bored one day and i couldn't but then down untill i read this one. Bella is just me I love her and the ending is sooo Sweet BUY BORROW OR STEAL THIS BOOK,AND THE TOWER ROOM AND WATCHING THE ROSES AS THEY ARE MUST READ"
+1,Jerry Lewis' Worst Movie,"I admit I gave up on this movie after about 50 minutes. But up to that point the whole ""comedy"" revolved around Dean Martin bullying and shouting at Jerry Lewis, for no obvious reason. I am a life-long Jerry Lewis fan, I adore many of his movies, but not this one. It is pointless tripe. I never thought I'd give up on a Jerry Lewis movie, without watching it all the way through. But after 50 minutes, I felt like shouting back at Dean Martin for his odious carry on in this film. Whoever wrote the script doesn't know the first thing about humour. What a tedious movie!!!!"
+2,I love it!,"I love this movie!To see Jerry in a dress is always funny.Skinny and hairy!What a riot!!!He's a very handsome man,but he makes a funny looking laaaaaadddddyyyyyy!!!It's worth watching."
+1,At War With the Army rating,"I disliked this DVD because close to the end of the movie it was all defected or scratched up and I did not get to see the end of the movie. I mean it was Jerry Lewis, so I know there were some good laughs at the end. So disappointed."
+1,Same old junky print!,"Was hoping that this would be an upgrade to the many versions I have bought over the years. Sadly it is not. It is taken from the same horrible print. Decent movie, but baaaaad quality. Let the buyer beware! This is the item I bought. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005YVX9/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title"
+2,I love the young Jerry.,Jerry has such a humble approach in his character it is very easy to sink in. There is never a dull moment when he comes onto screen. I love his B&W's.
+2,old time magic,this is a old movie that shows how they did it years ago you can get lost in it and enjoy it verry funny a must see
+1,Good Times Video...Skip it,"What Dean & Jerry fan does not know of this movie?My intention is to save those of us collectors time and money.The Good Times Video version appears to have been recorded from a vhs - that was itself recorded from another vhs without Time Base Correction - about 10 times.It's presented as Academy Standard 1.37:1 (original film aspect)Yep - that bad. Perhaps it was better than nothing, but now that something has hit the market, do yourself a favor, skip this version."
+1,Dean and Jerry on a Low Budget,"The slow-paced ""At War with the Army"" (1950) was Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis' first starring feature - a bargain-basement military farce that separates the team for much of its footage. Some nice moments (the ""Going My Way"" parody remains priceless), but not enough to justify the endless 93-minute length. One of the comedy duo's weakest efforts."
+1,Hmmmmmm...,"I guess I didn't find this CD memorable, as I couldn't even remember what it sounded like. There were no particular pieces that jumped out at me and cried ""Dance to me."" Overall I was not that impressed."
+1,Complete piece of junk,"Had one of these when I was a kid, it was fun so I bought one as a gift for my son. The rocke didn't mate correctly with the pump but we tried gamely to hold it in place and pumped it a few times, at which point the valve on the pump separated from the body. There was virtually no force being applied to this part of the pump, it was a press fit piece that couldn't possibly withstood any real pressure from the pump. It was a total joke, this is not a complicated piece of equipment, it was never built to do anything other than to dupe the consumer."
+1,JUNK! (says China on product),"When will people stop digging for the lowest possible price? I would have paid three times this price to have a quality product. After three pumps the check valve that holds the air in the rocket failed. You would push the pump in and all the air would get sucked out of the rocket when you pulled the pump back out. Then the mounting nipple snapped off when releasing the rocket from the clamp. Never worked once! Would like to find one that works, but they all look the same."
+1,don't waste your money,"I had several of these as a kid and never had a problem. This one was defective out of the box! When i tried to put the rocket on the pump and lock it in place the air pump nipple snapped off and rendered the toy useless. After further inspection i found that the rocket itself was the cause. The plastic ring at the base that attaches to the pump was deformed and would not mount on the pump properly, when i slid the pump lock over the mount it started to bind and snapped the nipple off.I packaged it up and returned it.I may try some of the other models to see how they stack up."
+1,Can't get it to work,"I used to love these rockets back in the day when I was a kid, so I got one for my 11-year old son. When it arrived, it looked like the ones I had as a kid, but was obviously of cheaper quality. Then again, it cost only a few bucks. Problem is, when I put the water in and then snap close the end of the pump, all the water leaks out! This happens whether the rocket is pointed up or down. The rocket is totally useless and we had to throw it away. Too bad, those rockets sure were fun a long time ago..."
+1,Broke immediately,It's hard to write a full 20 words on a toy that broke on the very first use leaving me with a cheap piece of plastic and a crying five year old.
+1,disappointed,Don't Waste your money the pump to pressurize the rocket broke after first and only use. Very disappointed bought this for my brothers children because he used to have one as a kid and he loved it so I bought this one and it broke on the first try.
+1,Memory Lane??,"I bought 2 of these hoping to show my kids one of the toys I had growing up. Wow, these are straight CRAP. Why would someone produce a product that SUCKS this much?!! The clip that holds the rocket to the pump doesn't hold the rocket on. The O-ring is a dried, hard, brittle piece that doesn't seal. Then, when you get past ALL that crappy-ness, the pump shaft will either pull completely out, bend like a pretzel while pumping, or leak water into the pump itself! I got three launches out of 2 of these. I was more disappointed than the kids were. Boooooo!"
+1,Ron,"Not as pictured. Doesn't seal well for the launch and so it is pretty much worthless. I had the one pictured when I was a kid and was pretty excited to order and now left with disappointment. Order what you see and you may get something else and cheaply made. Maybe should have bought this back in 2006 when it got better reviews. Amazon, please take this off your site!! It indeed is less than a quality product and your company is deceiving those who buy."
+1,Completely worthless,I bought this for my 4 year old daughter for her birthday. She loves rockets and I thought she would enjoy it. The pump is total junk and could not even pump enough pressure for a single flight before it broke. I spent an hour trying to fix it and the highest I've gotten the rocket to launch is a couple feet! This resulted in my daughter crying and the rocket getting thrown away. Do not buy this one!
+1,Old School Rocket,Launcher broke after a couple of flights. Not surprising for the cost. These were popular when I was a kid and this model WAS enjoyable while it lasted.
+1,Junk,"Wanting to share my water rocket memories with my kids, I decided to try this rocket out in spite of all the bad reviews. I agree, it is junk. While the whole thing is cheaply constructed, the biggest problem I see is with the pump. The valving is so defective it simply will not pressurize the rocket. Even though I was very gentle with the pump, it came apart after only a couple pumps and the rocket never flew. I'd love to find a good one of these but this one is not."
+1,This toy is JUNK!,I ordered two of these for my kids. The pump for the rocket is made so you have to hold it while pumping but there is no good way to hold it securely while pumping. There is a trigger to lock in the rocket while pumping but the trigger is in the way of holding the pump and is unsafe because a simple bump makes the rocket launch accidentally. The piston in the pump is so cheap that it bends when you push it in. The end cap on the pump chamber is not properly secured to the pump. I tried the pumps that came with both rockets. The rocket's highest flight was about 10 feet becuase the pumps were so lame.
+2,Great Video on Holistic Medicine,"My husband is an ND and an African Traditional Healer so I bought him this video for his birthday. He enjoyed it, for me it was a little long and mundane I thought it was more on spirituality. Yet and still, the birthday man was very happy. Anyone in the healing or medical field will enjoy the DVD. It does talk scientifically about how and why the herbs work. I learned new ideas about Tibetan Healing Techniques that are similar to African Traditional Healing. That was helpful for me because I do all the writing for his company and it gave me a new perspective.In conclusion if your interest is in the field this video is helpful."
+2,Good showing of Tibetian medicine,My fault that I did not know that this was in tibitian and had subtitles but the content is good and interesting to see in actual clinics and business in Tibet.
+1,not what I thought it should be,I missed a lot of the subcaptions but I think I may have understood the meaning of the file. May like it more in english.
+1,Don't bother.,Boring. What was I expecting? Something that would give me insight into my own abilities to heal self and others. This didn't do it. Especially since it wasn't in English.
+2,Provides excellent knowledge about Tibetan Medicine,"ITem was shipped new and arrived in excellent condition. DVD provides a beginning knowledge about the almost lost art regarding Tibetan Medicine. As indicated in the DVD, there are very few doctors that still retain this knowledge and practice. Excellent overview but it is all in subtitles and obtaining any of the medicines/herbs seems as though it would be difficult. They take a wholistic approach and specialize the medicines for the person. You would need to go to India to get a diagnosis regarding your condition. Too bad it is not closer."
+2,Think for your self!,"""If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny.""- Thomas Jefferson"
+2,THE KNOWLEDGE OF HEALING,A GOOD VIDEO BUT IT DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION THAT I COULD USE WITH MY CLIENTS.A HELPFUL OVERVIEW OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE
+2,Enlightening,"Must have movie,Must have, inspiring, enlightening, eye opening, good, heart felt enlightening, must have in your own library, movie to keep and give"
+2,Perfect for post-surgery footwear,"I recently had surgery on my ankle after breaking it pretty badly & needed to find socks to wear under my brace (aircast boot). My doc said I could just wear my own socks, but my own socks are way too tight to comfortably wear with my swollen foot & ankle. I found these & they're perfect to comfortably fit without putting any pressure on my incredibly sensitive foot. The only con would be the price - not sure why it's so expensive to make what are basically incredibly lightweight mesh socks (they do have extra padding on the feet, but they're still very light/thin socks). But ultimately, they're worth the price for me (so much so I'm buying a second pair)."
+1,Not great,"I guess these would be good if you had foot surgery and wanted to place something lose and protective over bandaging, but not for under a boot cast. I was under the impression these would be tall enough to almost reach my knee. They only go about 4"" above the ankle. Very wimpy, probably wouldn't hold up to too many washes."
+2,I've never felt better!,"Bringing Yoga to the office is the object of this neat, compact workbook, Desktop Yoga. If you've got five minutes in your day to devote to Lusk's simple and effective exercises, your work day will seem like less of a burden. Great for relieving stress! A must-have!"
+2,This is a God-send,"This is a wonderful resource that helps me get through every day at work. My headaches and neckaches are better since I started using the yoga stretches and breathing techniques. It has taught me how to powernap to revive me from feeling exhausted, and has given me lots of tips on how to cope with change, handle stress, and enjoy life more. A lot of helpful information is packed into the useful book. Thank you very much."
+2,"Excellent book, especially for working people",Provides many yoga-based stretching exercises that are great for people who spend a lot of time working at a desk or some other sort of sedentary occupation.
+1,NOT WORTH THE MONEY,"This is totally different from the ""classic albums"" series of DVDs that have come out which I love. This is a ""classic album under review"" which basically has a bunch of fat old guys talking about how great AC/DC is. The clincher for me was the fact that they had an AC/DC tribute band on to play the guitar riffs from this album. A TRIBUTE BAND?!?!? I'm sure that was great fun for those guys to do, but I think the people watching would rather see the actual band playing the songs. This DVD went on WAY too long and only had little snippets of the band playing live. Way too much filler for me and not what I thought this DVD was going to be. I do not recommend it."
+1,Come on.............,"We know Back in Black was one of the best albums in history...do we really need some ""experts"" to tell us this ??I'm a big AC/DC fan I would not buy this...."
+1,Unbeliavable....,"So they release a DVD to say how good ""Back in Black"" is (as if we needed to be remembered of that...) and they put a photo at the front cover with SIMON WRIGHT in the line-up, instead of Phil Rudd! Wright joined the band THREE YEARS after the recording of ""Back in Black"".This fact alone is a very good omen of the real intentions of this product: to make easy and fast money and offering nothing new about this classic rock album. Useless."
+2,cheaper on overstock,"I have bought sensus memory foam pads for every bed I have had to sleep on in the last few years, and I love them. [...] My first Sensus mattress topper was a 4 inch version from a bedding website and that did cost me over 400 and I still felt that it was worth it, but i would have given up the inch and just gotten the 3 inch version on overstock if I knew it would cost less than half that. The shipping costs on overstock are almost nonexistant as well. Maybe the person who said it wore out after 5 years wouldn't be so upset if he/she only paid 170. That would work out to only $34/year."
+1,Manufacturer does not honor their warranty,"It was a great mattress topper while it lasted. However, in less than five years of ownership I noticed the topper lost a considerable amount of firmness. It became too soft to sleep on except for the edges and I found myself waking up less refreshed. It's like trying to sleep on a 'V' shaped mattress.I contacted the manufacturer, Foamex, twice via email but they never responded. Finally I called and was told they won't service the mattress; redirecting me back to the seller who has since gone out of business. I have no experience with this seller, however I would suggest anyone considering purchasing a Sensus brand viscoelastic mattress or topper be aware that you will likely have problems before the ten-year warranty has expired. Plus, even if you find a seller who doesn't turn a warranty claim into a hassle, you will find they are rather expensive to repackage and ship. I will not purchase another Sensus or Reflex brand product."
+2,This is not a review.,"This is not a review, it's a rave. This is not some piece of self-conscious, tricked out, contempo ironic (the knowing wink in the voice), cooler than thou vocabulary popcorn or breathy lil grrl prom panic whine. This is real music. The full range of expression. It will move you. Watch out."
+2,KING OF SLEEZE OF THE 70'S,"If you enjoy bad scripts, bad actors poor film quality that was the early 70's, this is right up your alley."
+1,Enough with the Adult Conspiracy!,The Xanth series is what got me reading sci-fi and fantasy novels. Its a shame this series has turned into unreadable mush.Zombie Lover was the last book I've bought in this series and I don't think I'll continue with it. I can't take in anymore stories of adolescents thinking about who they want or don't want to have sex with.
+2,book,"received used book purchase 1 day early, very happy about that. book was in great shape. book purchased for gift and recipient was very happy with it."
+2,Enjoyable novel,"This was the first Xanth novel I ever read, but it was easy enough to get into. I wasn't too confused by reference to other Xanth novels as they were minimal and were not much focused on. Some of the jokes were rather funny, and the plot had enough humorous twists in it (and a couple of cool surprises!) to keep me well-entertained. It was a rather enjoyable book, though I definitely like Incarnations of Immortality better. overall 3.5/5 stars."
+2,Another Excellent Achievment,"This book was another wonderful addition to the Xanth series. As with all of the Xanth books, it was a book that I could not stop reading. The book was interesting from beginning to end. To experience yet another adventure with the well known characters was a real treat, and gets better with each book."
+1,"Zombie Lover or Sex,Sex,Sex","This is the worst of the Xanth novel, that I have read. I was greatly disappointed in the emphasis on sex. This book seemed to be written for the politically correct, morally lost society member. Piers Anthony did his Xanth fan's a disservce with this novel. Also take note of the cover picture, a small peite ""white girl"" and a zombie, well part of that is in the story. Why was the cover misleading, possibly to sell this trashy novel. Save your money, don't buy this book."
+2,smelly pens,My kids love these pens. They last and last.I had a set from the late 1970's and I could still color with them.This was our 2nd set for the kids and deffinately will purchase again.
+2,Compact and Convenient,"Works great and compact and convenient. The detachable lanyard is nice for when I don't want to carry my pack with me. I don't see myself using the white and black cards too often, but they're nice to have. The cards are of a nice quality, thick enough to not bend accidentally when in the camera bag."
+2,"Great color, small size","I take photos of antique prints for sale in a controlled condition (photo lights, etc), making correct color of utmost importance. The card is small to set the white balance on my camera, but works wonderfully with Adobe Lightroom to set the custom white balance. I am new to photography, but have found that this combination is working well for me."
+1,An Inferior Copy of a Great Product,"I think this is my first review in the years I've been on Amazon, but for once I feel that I need to speak out on a bad product.I bought both the DGK and theWhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Pocket Kit (2""x3.5"")and I have to say that the WhiBal just feels better and feels that it will last a lot longer(the DGK cards are only about the third of the thickness of a WhiBal). However the Digital Grey Kard has one thing going for it, it has a superior laynard.I would recommend spending a few bucks more and get theWhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Pocket Kit (2""x3.5"")instead."
+2,Works Great-short comings yes but--,"As a retired negative wedding photographer, I want spot-on results. But with the digital age I had trouble getting exposure/white balance correct. Yes, the processor could correct for my ""slight"" errors. I did not appreciate how important white balance was, nor that it can change as easy as exposure. After a couple of tests w/this card. I was amazed at the skin tones I got. I used a drug store type quality (Costco) for convenience & speed and got great exposures! Just think what a higher quality firm (i.e. Dale Labs) can do with my files!Photo correction programs: Just use the ""eye-dropper"" tool; get color corrections- presto!Short comings: The cards could be larger! The instructions could be more detailed- The makers of this product could benefit from comments here!"
+2,Great Movie,"Bought this item for my son and he loves it!!! I ordered it for Christmas and was a little worried it wouldn't make it to my house in time, but to my surprise it arrived very quickly!!"
+1,dissapointment,If you're getting this DVD for the trains like i was don't bother unless you're looking for 2 Thomas trains. You're not going to get Donald like the picture shows.
+1,Earland below average,"This 1991 Muse Records CD (out of print)is among Earlands weakest B-3 performances recorded. Standard tunes like ""Unforgetable"" and ""Europe"" (yes, the Santana hit) is arranged and played like elevator music and goes nowhere...But there are moments where Earland shines and cook's predictable with his combo like on ""Sheila"" and ""Kicker"", but thats all. Even Earland's sidemen like Eric Alexander on tenorsax does not lift the overall performance quality. Thia is not capured misic, this manufactured music. For Earland collectors - put this CD in your shelf and start looking for Earlands recordings on Prestige, Milestone and Savant/HighNote"
+2,Great Fun Album,They are at a party playing mostly acoustic guitars and bongo drums. They sing some Beatles tunes as well as their own. They have allot of fun on this and it's an unusual album.It says instrumental but they do sing and they sing acapella's too that's where the other tracks are. There are 2 different albums and one does have 20+ tracks
+2,good for accompanying,"I bought this CD originally when I was in junior high, to accompany me while I practiced my saxophone (I preferred to practice to Beach Boys music over the school fight song). Anyway, it's also good for karaoke. However, be careful listening to the previous reviewer, who either can't count or has a different CD. There are 15 tracks on the CD, which last I checked is *not* over 20."
+2,Dysfunctional Funeral,While many families don't get along for one reason or another... Sometimes it takes a miracle to make people look at their own lives a bit closer... in this film.. mainly a comedy with some twist... you might relate to dealing with a whole family coming together for a mothers funeral.You may check out the trailer here as long as Youtube has it available[...]
+1,Chinese American Film at its worst,"This is the worst film I have ever seen made by and about Chinese Americans. It may be of interest to people of mixed Asian ancestry since most of the cast is of mixed race. The premise may have been taken from an episode of ... Little House on the Prairie(!) wherein Charles helps a woman fake her own funeral to bring her ""distant"" kids home to see her."
+1,BIG THUMBS DOWN,"I rented this thinking it would be an interesting subject on American-Chinese tradition here in the U.S. But I was wrong, it was a total disappointment. The story and its sub-plots are too contrived. The script is very formulaic; even adding a twist at the ending was typical and intentional - just so for audiences who likes a twist in their movies. Any viewer wouldn't get involved watching this film. Basically this is about a group Chinese-American siblings who has hang-ups with themselves and among each others. Set in the affluent neighborhood of San Francisco, it portrays an embarrassingly rich family by showing the amenities of the matriarch's sprawling extravagant house. Tennis, a dip in the pool, jacuzzi anyone? Jeez! I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone."
+2,Shake Shake Shake,Great Gift Great Value - I had to get one for myself. The glasses are over sized and the shaker stirs up a great batch of dry Martini's. I love the retro glass look and the shaker has a seal to prevent leaking while shaking your favorite drink.
+2,good martini set,"glasses are awesome. They look great and they are larger than your average martini glasses. All my friends loved the glasses when I had a martini party.The shaker looks great, but alas, it leaks all over your hands when shaken, despite having a seal. So be careful!!But for this price, it's still a great buy."
+1,Aesthetically pleasing but not functional,"While I like the looks of this set a lot, with its retro feel, I find the shaker to be in need of a design overhaul. Every time this is used (and it's been used by several people so I don't think it's a user problem) it spills while pouring! This has been very frustrating to lose good top shelf vodka because of poor design. I had to go out and purchase another shaker because of this problem so I would not recommend this set."
+2,Very Nice,"I got a similar set (3-pc with shaker and 2 glasses). I agree with the other reviews about the shaker, it leaks a little bit. I suggest getting another shaker, but keeping this one around as a back-up OR wrapping a small towel around the leaky seam. I like the texture of the shaker and glasses. It's classy and not so overdone that it's tacky."
+1,Beware,"The set is cute to look at, but as far as actually using, it is terrible. The glasses are fine, but the shaker is so hard to use, I actually took a chunk out of my finger trying to get it open to refill it! I've never used it again."
+1,A booklet- not a textbook!,"At 60 pages,this is over-priced and not a course for adults. As basic instruction for those 10 and under, it is probably okay. For anyone who even doodles while talking on the phone- forget it!"
+2,art book,"I was happy with the book on how to draw but it is for an older child. I'm sure our granddaughter will be able to do the drawing, just not the reading. We will need to help her."
+1,Not for Metal!,"Received this in great time- I have no problem with the seller:-)BUT! The inside of the case lists all types of materials this can cut including metals, which is what I got it for.One punch through soft 26ga copper sheet and the edges of the punch bent & in some areas, flaked off. The second disk I cut did it in completely. I had to file all of the edges and it probably would have been easier to cut the sheet with shears.So, not for metals.However, I can see it would be great for leather, paper & plastics.To me it was worth the money spent on the chance that it would actually cut metal disks."
+1,Not good!,I purchases this set for simple craft projects...mainly to cut card stock and cardboard. I tried hammering the punches with my 12 oz. hammer and it didn't go through the card stock. Got my husbands big beefy hammer...it still will not punch through thin card stock. I am very disappointed in this product. Glad I didn't pay a lot...complete waste of $
+2,Awesome!,Just what I needed. Worked like a charm. Loved the various sizes. I suggest using an x-acto cutting mat underneath the leather. It'll get destroyed but it gives you a nice clean cut.
+1,BEWARE OF SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN!,"I really dont want to give this product a bad rating as it is just a simple tool that does what its supposed to. But it has a serious safety flaw/problem!!:The kit came with no instructions, so I was figuring out how it worked, and as I was turning the screw on the side of the barrel, the sharp pointed 2 inch pin needle inside the barrel shot out like a projectile dart. It was spring loaded and the screw is what held it in.Luckily it wasnt aimed at myself or anyone, because it could have caused serious injury. After the pin shot out I was left feeling very disturbed that this tool could have taken out my eye out.So, I feel compelled to warn and advise others who might be buying this tool set."
+1,West Coast Avant Garde,"Listen to the sound bite before you buy. I didn't, but I should have. This is way to modern for me, I like cool west coast jazz, but this is sort of Ornette Coleman meets Karlheinz Stockhausen--very modern in tone. If that is your bag, the album is for you, otherwise pass this one by."
+2,Listen Compute Rock Home,"I received this record as a gift and have listened to it over and over with my friends at school. Many of the items are great for kids, but my friends and I love the psychedelic music and sound effects. My current favorite is ""Army Ants in Your Pants""...very imaginative!"
+1,wonder woman costume,"This was purchased for my daughters halloween costume. BEWARE! Very cheap material! The sizes are different from what it reads online, and the pieces of the costume are different sizes. For example: the skirt is waaaay too small but the pullover ""boots"" fit just fine. As all the other reviews claim, the outfits ""color/graphics"" peeled off because it was stuck to the plastic package. I do not recommend this unless they are only using it for dress up."
+2,pretty good,"Got this through Amazon for my daughter's superhero party. She could hardly wait to put it on. The quality is OK - some parts (like the skirt) have gotten stuck together and the color has come off a bit. For a costume though, it'll serve a good purpose, and provide hours of fun. The boots a really high. My daughter is tall for her age, but the boots go all the way up (and even under) the skirt. Just FYI."
+2,"Engulfing , tremendous makes you feel like you were there","This book is totally engulfing from page one .It puts thereader inside the fall of a great empire . It really makesyou feel as if though you were there . And it also gives youso much knowledge , that you could talk about it as if thoughwere there . A definite must read for anyone interested inhistory , and for those who are not also . Because it is agreatly written story about the most important event in thiscentury"
+1,Printing is WAY too small!,Book is over 600 pages and the print is so small it was difficult for me to try to read so I returned it. Perhaps if it ever comes out on Kindle I would try again.
+1,Lenin's Tomb : The Last Days of the Soviet Empire,"this book should be a text book for those studying soviet history. the author assumes that the reader is very well informed--certainly better informed that i am. he drops names that are mostly meaningless and impossible to put into context! his vocabulary is beyond the college level. do you know the word ""ramify""? i didn't.but the positive side is that remnick has done remarkable research. he has put himself into situations that have put him at risk. his descriptions are graphic and frightening. he is courageous.i read the first half, but couldn't continue. it is part of my too hard file."
+2,Fascinating tour of the times leading up to and after the fall of the Soviet Union,"This book is a fascinating exploration of the last days of the Soviet Union, providing a background of the broad mix of events and people involved both before, during and after the Gorbachev era. It maps the mindset and events during this dramatic change. It is told with a direct, personal style that I found gripping, and that gives a very good sense of the societal changes and impacts. I highly recommend it."
+1,Huge & Unreliable,"I don't know if i got a faulty binder,or its just bad quality because it's a big binder, but the moment i opened it and put some paper in, and then closed it, I noticed that the ring was broken, it wont shut all the way tightly and so EVERY SINGLE TIME that I try to take anything out or move papers it opens and its just a big mess. I had to get a new one because i couldn't even use it, and it's frustrating because im in school and NEED a binder that will just WORK !"
+1,Broke within the first week,"I bought this binder for my son who started middle school. Withing the first week, one set of rings did not close properly and now my son has to carefully go through his notebook so the papers don't fall out. Everything gets stuck at the point where the rings don't completely close. Poorly made product."
+2,This thing is huge,"I got this for my 800+ page unbound textbook, and it could easily hold at least 300 pages more. The only problem with it is, because of the size, you cannot put it into a backpack with room for anything else. I ended up having to get a smaller 2-inch binder and put a few chapters at a time in it for easier transportation."
+2,Great Find,"After long search for translation of Montale's poems, this bilingual edition was perfect. Book was in perfect condition and arrived at exactly the announced date."
+1,very bad movie/DVD quality,"I've been studying South Asia so I thought I'd watch some movies by people in the region. The movies arrived quickly but the sound quality is terrible and the DVDs themselves skip and get stuck on my computer, my parents' DVD player, and every other DVD player you put them on. The movies themselves have great storylines and music, but the DVDs are really poor quality."
+1,Probably the Worst Movie I've Ever Seen,"I have a relatively high tolerance level for bad flicks, but this one is beyond tolerable. If you check the credits after the movie it appears as if the producer hired his family and friends as the actors. Summary (no pun intended): Horrific acting (I could have acted those scenes better than the so called actors; Frightful script (who talks like that anyway ""The zombies are breaching our stronghold, I would advise that we seek an alternative egress route in order to address the impending conflict""; Brain Blending effects: Nothing like a karate kick to the face that missed by about 6 inches yet knocks the zombie through the window. My review is more interesting than this movie. Give me a camcorder and an Amazon makeup kit (shameless plug) and I could have done this movie. There is nothing redeeming about this... NOTHING!"
+1,Come on is this Real??,You figure zombie movies have been out for at least 20 years and to this date we still can't produce a low budget zombie movie with better actors. The dialogue was good the presentation sucked. it was like they were reading the dialogue instead of experiencing it. The plot was good as well. This movie had all the elements of a well made zombie flick but no one was chomped only the token Lesbian Black chick. Good try but I wanted more.
+1,Uhhh.,I can not be certain but I don't think the other reviewers and I saw the same movie. Acting was terrible video was terrible plot was terrible. Good try I guess.
+2,More Z's Please!,This was a cool fast paced indie zombie movie. Would defiantly recommend friends and family to see this film. Would like to see what this company could come up with if given the opportunity to do a second or third zombie film. Oh and the disclaimer at the end of the film about no zombies being hurt during the filming of the movie was pretty neat too.
+1,not very good,"i don't remember this movie, so i know it was bad. i probably did not watch the whole thing. bad production, bad acting"
+1,This was a waste of time.,"Let's keep this simple: promising plot ruined by -Bad acting.Poor and often ignorant dialogue (scripting).Inconsistent plot elements (slow walking zombies, then fast ones, then back to slow).An inhabited island overrun by zombies, yet not a SINGLE boat was available anywhere.Piss poor directing.What else is there left to say?"
+1,The Worst!,I'm not sure what zombie movies the other reviewers have watched but I find it hard to believe they actually liked this one. I feel like I was tricked into paying for this based on the reviews. The acting sucks. The set design sucks. The effects suck. What I'm trying to say is that this movie sucks.
+1,dont waste your time or money.,lower then low budget with horrible dialogue and acting. Two six year olds could have done better with a couple of kindergarten actors
+1,The DVD has missing segments!,"In the past, our family has purchased three videos from this series and LOVED THEM! This DVD advertised SIX segments on its cover and on Amazon's advertising, but only three interrupted segments were on the disc we received. In the end, the contexts for the stories are missing and so is one title of each segment pair intended to support the educational message. Has anyone else had this problem or do we have defective discs? We are returning ours to Amazon ASAP. and hope to get corrected discs."
+2,The belt was not included,When I finally gave the costumes to the kids I noticed that the one custome of Batgirl was not complete. The belt was missing.
+2,My 7 year old daughter loved being batgirl...,The costume was perfect for my daughter and the best part is the costume came with every thing you need to be a very adorable batgirl. The quality was good as well.
+1,Poor quailty,Item sizing was not consistent. Had to make modifications just to wear it and make it fit. Cheap and torn before could even use it.
+2,My daughter liked it,"While I am not a big fan of this costume, my four year old liked it and that's all that matters. She wore it almost every day before Halloween and she felt so proud to say to others she was going to be a super hero for Halloween. She definitely has enjoyed it, the price was great so I am happy with this purchase."
+1,ok,"This costume is very flimsy, but the bright pink color is great. The only problem we had was the elastic on the mask was too short to fit my daughter's head. So I cut it off and used glue dots to glue the mask onto a pair of sunglasses that I pushed the lenses out of. Perfect fit and much easier to wear!"
+1,not too durable.,"This was great as a Halloween Costume. however, after my daughter tried it on, one of the straps on the leg covers broke and the mask was too tight. Good for a one time use. My daughter enjoyed it."
+2,Too bad it did not bring the Mask,"My 4-year old girl loved the costume but unfortunately it did not include the mask. I inquired the seller and they confirmed there was a confusion : the description of the Costume did not include a mask , I replied even I did not notice it in the description, the picture showed the girl with the mask and there was no clarification about it. I think they should have made a clarification, it seems to me it is false publicity. It is good to know they have updated the picture."
+2,Batgirl was a Christmas hit!,"My 3 year-old niece loves to dress up, so we got her this costume for Christmas. She loved it and spent the rest of Christmas vacation wearing it."
+1,"Missing main dress, belt and cloak!!!","I received the package with missing main dress, belt and cloak (I received only the mask, gauntlets and shoes cover)I'm an oversea customer and it will be very costly for me to return this item as already I paid the shipment fees to get this item.I sent them an e-mail on 1/11/2013 requesting to send me the missing items , BUT, they didn't respond till now!!!"
+2,Good for the price,"My daughter loved the styling, loves being a ""super hero."" We got this on discount on the offseason, so it was an extremely good buy."
+1,Cape is very small/ fabric is very thin,The material is thin thin thin which I expected from this kind of costume. The mask didn't really hold up for one halloween party and one night of trick or treating. The worst part was that the cape in the picture is big enough for the girl to hold with both hands but in reality it isn't that big at all. Also the velcro that holds the cape on didn't even hold up on Halloween night. Disappointing
+2,Fabulous,The costume came fast and fit awesome. My only complaint was with the shoe coverings. They broke easily and would not stay on my daughters shoes so we ended up not using them.
+1,Expect what you pay for,"The price was cheap and so was a majority of the craftsmanship. Also, the belt was not in the package and we bought it new."
+1,Wouldnt buy it again!,"I bought two of these bat girl costumes for my two daughters. The masks started falling apart after the first time wearing them. The material was so cheap it literally fell apart!!! I was SO disappointed! By the time Halloween came I had completely redone the masks and stapled the silver belt back together.I have never rated anything before but I couldn't help myself, I want people to know what they are buying."
+1,Wouldn't recommend,"The sizing of this costume was fairly accurate but it very cheaply made. After only a few wears, the mask and belt both broke. I wouldn't recommend this costume."
+2,Great Costume!,This is a fabulous costume! My daughter loves it and has had it on every day since it arrived last week. She even slept in it a couple of nights. The other reviews are correct in saying that it needs some mending. We had to reinforce the velcro on the mask and the elastic on the bottom of the boots. After a little stitching it is fine. We also sewed on a small piece of material to the back of the face mask so that it wouldn't stretch any further and tear. This was a fabulous idea. Do it! I only deducted one star for this because the rest of it is great. The material is a durable shiny pink. My daughter is a size 4 and wears a size 9 shoe and the small fits perfectly. If she were a 5 or older I would get the medium. Totally worth the money.
+1,Too small and stained,"I ordered this for my average sized 8 year old. I purchased the medium (size 8-10) and it is way too small. It's too short, tight around the shoulders, the boot covers don't cover her foot and the mask won't go around her head (not even close and again she's 50%ile in both height & weight for her age). This size would be better for a 5 year old! And if that isn't bad enough, the cape has a dark (non-removable) stain on it! I'm hoping I can return it w/o paying for shipping considering this item is damaged."
+1,Bad thing,"The fabric is very common, the finishes are really bad, the mask was broken the first time, the layer has no seams, the fabric also is leadership, not what I expected."
+1,poor,Was missing the belt for one thing was to small had to order another one just so she could use it they need to put the correct size on the item we ordered a 5-6 got ot and the item said fits size 4-5
+1,No belt!!!,My costume was a small and didn't fit my 5 year old wayyyy to tight and it dd t come with the belt!!!
+2,Awesome Costume,This is a great costume. All the extra pieces make it really great. This is one of our favorite costumes.
+2,cute costume,cute costume but make sure you get all the pieces im missing the belt and i already threw the packaging away and i didnt even notice the belt was missing :(
+2,She loves it,"Pink Bat-girl is a hit at our house. She loves to dress up. Costume is a little flimsy but will last through the Halloween season and maybe some dress-up after. Skimpy and thin so plan on wearing something under it. (I wish we had bought a size larger) Don't be fooled by the cape it does not go over the shoulders, only behind the back. It is very cute and my 7 year old daughter loves it."
+2,like this on the best,I have purchased many bevel tools and I like this one because it goes further down into thehole and the shape feels better to my hand especially when working out a lot of thumb holesused this product a lot and haven't had to sharpen it yet.
+2,"Lush ""Masquerade"", enegetic Gayne &Spartacus","My title says it all. Love this CD. Khachaturian is a great, great Artist and he always thrills and touches you. You'll love this one."
+2,Umbra 24-inch tension rod,"I am pleased with the rod as it fit the small shower enclosure. It did fall only once after I put it up, but I retightened it and it's remained in place ever since. Excellent value for the dollar"
+2,great!,"I bought this for a narrow entry tiled shower. It was very hard to find a tension bar that would work for my 26"" shower opening - not to mention I wanted a nickel or chrome finish. The bar fits snugly, but is not as heavy as I had hoped. It hold a thin shower curtain very well, but would not hold up to a heavier curtain. Perfect for my use/"
+1,THIS IS NOT A SHOWER CURTAIN ROD,"I searched Amazon for ""shower curtain rod, nickel"" and this product is returned in the results. From the image, it looks just like other shower curtain rods sold on Amazon; however, this rod is only about 1/2 inch in diameter and will not work as a shower curtain rod. Don't be fooled like I was."
+1,thin,"The picture seems to show a somewhat robust rod, but what you get is a very thin (1/2"") rod. When exteneded to near its mazimum length it becomes very flimsy and will barely hold my small shower curtain without bowing in the middle. I would have expected a little better for the price and the intended use. But, it works and it's black."
+1,Item was nice color,"This rod was too flimsy in my stall shower to stay up more than 10 minutes with a curtain. We put it up at least four times and it fell down. I returned it. Color was nice, it was extremely thin."
+1,Disappointing,"The pieces that attach to the shower wall are very small. Because of this, the rod never stays in place!!"
+1,Not good for showers,"Nice, item for the price, but not good for shower curtain use; not enough tension force. Best for light curtains in small windows."
+2,Nice Tension Rod,It might not be the strongest but so far it has done it's job very well. It looks very nice and I am pleased. Just make sure that you dont leave it loose or it will fall on your head. Overall a nice product for the price.
+1,Too Small for a Shower Curtain,"This rod is way to small for use with a shower curtain. I have no idea why it even comes up in the search. It may work for a simple curtain, but I doubt it."
+1,"Pretty, but not functional","This curtain rod looks nice, but can barely hold any weight. It will only work with sheers."
+1,Poor Quality,"This item does not look like the photo. It is very thin (.5"" or so) and the round decorative end part is very small (about 1.5"" diameter). There is a piece of white plastic that shows at the end of the rod that is not in the photo. It does not look well made- I would have preferred one of the plain white ones that you can buy anywhere- they look heavy duty next to this one. I have had an Amazon account for 10 years or so, and I have never before returned an item. This will be my first time."
+2,Umbra tension rod,"I am pleased with my Umbra tension rod. I needed a rod with no hardware, because my new house has concrete block walls and deep window wells. This tension rod fits the bill and is a very attractive too."
+1,Shower Curtain Rod Review,"Umbra Coretto 24 to 36-Inch Decorative Tension Rod, BlackThe rod is really good looking. However, because it is so thin, the weight of my shower curtain keeps causing the rod to come loose. If I had any idea, I probably would not have bought the rod. However, my shower is at the wider end....so maybe a person would have better luck if their shower is closer to 24""."
+2,Julia Child at her absolute best!!!!,"This is my absolute favorite cooking series on PBS. Julia Child in her own home kitchen, with some of the greatest chefs working today. Her warmth and quirky humor shines throughout, and she has a lovely rapport with many of the guests. She is genuinely enthusiastic about the baked goods, and her baker-guests are obviously thrilled to be cooking side-by-side with Julia. Truly entertaining, even if you never make any of the recipes yourself! I only wish that they would make a box-set of the entire series!!"
+1,This DVD is not as represented in the description.,There are only 8 out of about 24 episodes from the Baking With Julia series on the DVD. Amazon would not guarantee me a full refund if I returned it since I took off the plastic.Even though I had not viewed it. I didn't notice that it was only 8 episodes till after a tore the plastic off and looked at the back of the dvd. Definitely is not work the money.
+1,Sent damaged product,"I received this DVD in a well packed box with another item. The other item was in perfect condition. However, this DVD's case was broken in several (at least 4) places. As I said, the box was well packed and insulated. The DVD had obviously been sent in the damaged state it was received in. Most disturbing is the fact that the damage to the DVD case was so OBVIOUS. Pieces are broken off inside the celephane wrapping that you can see and, when you pick it up, you cannot miss feeling them.The DVD itself skips in several places.Unacceptable and unethical behavior on the part of the sender. They had to have known they were sending me a severely damaged DVD case. It had to have been damaged at the time they packed it in the box.As a result, I was not able to give it as a gift as planned."
+2,A National Treasure,"Julia Child was just the best! The entire food world, as we now know it, owe it all to her. Watching this as well as any other of her shows, particularly her first shows, are exciting, enlightening, educational! She is missed & will always be the best!!!"
+1,Shoddy Disks,"The shows (and Julia) are great. 5 stars for them but the disk was defective from the manufacturer and would not play segment 2 (Decorative Loaves). First disk would freeze up and shut down the entire disk (as if stop button were pressed). Exchanged it and had the same problem with the second one. These shows deserve a much better presentation than this manufacturer was willing to give it. Great show, but lousy DVD mastering job."
+1,Longevity,I was initially impressed with the company and the product. The company ended up to be local which was a plus. The product didn't last a year and I purchased two of them. Both failed inside of a year.
+2,One of the best albums I've heard in years,"This is a front to back cd which is a rarity. Kershaw puts together intelligent, thought-provoking lyrics with layered music that always has a lot going on.His creativity in terms of sounds that he comes up with is incredible. One can hear a little radiohead influence on this album.His transition from 80's alterna-pop to his now contemporary 90's acoustic-based sound seems so natural and is actually an improvement on his earlier stuff. I can't wait to hear what he comes up with next."
+2,Nik in the 2000's,"I remember him in the 80's. I found some new tracks of his on youtube. Those tracks grew on me and I bought the CD. It's true, just about every song is great.Slower pace and slightly more acoustic than his 80's work. The songs are more from his heart, which is where every good song comes from.It's that type of album."
+2,At LEAST 15 minutes of listening pleasure!,"This is what I listen to when I'm in my Adult Contemporary mood. (Well it's Kershaw more often than it is Springsteen) I've heard of all Nik's old 80's albums, and this really makes them sound bad. I mean, of course, songs such as ""The Riddle"" and ""Wouldn't It Be Good"" are better than anything on earth, but this new material is consistently impressive.""Billy"" is instantly likeable, while songs like ""Shine On"" and ""Made in Heaven"" are the slower favourites. ""God Bless"" is the only stinker, while every other song entertains us with cool guitars and songs that really grow on you over time.I guess all I'm trying, to say, it's worth the wait when an artist perfects their art instead of churning out rubbish twice a year."
+2,Handy Device,"Very compact, well made, helps me level the camera when I set it on sloped surfaces and it stays in place due to the rubber feet. For the price and size it's a great alternative."
+2,The Best Pocket Tripod,"This Sony VCT-TK1 is by far the best pocket tripod for instant use. I take it out of my pocket, screw on my camcorder, and it is ready to instantly take videos or self pictures.(Incidently, I have a wide variety of other different pocket-type tripods with three small legs and adjustable ball pan and tilt, but I do not use them.)"
+2,"Good, simple...but limited Korean food","This is a good VEGETARIAN cookbook for those who want to cook meatless Korean food, but in my opinion, it is missing many delicious and meatless Korean dishes. The receipes are simple and easy (and they offer substitutes for certain Korean foods that might be hard to buy in the US.) Overall, good stuff, but you might want to also get a general Korean cookbook for more variety. You can always leave out the meat..."
+1,"Fasion, Fops, Faux Pas","I have to agree with the previous reviewer. This book is more like the cliff notes to a book about men's fashion, tradition, style, etc. The other half of the book is relatively useless - unless, of course, you're a millionaire & world traveller. The prose is humorous at times becasue it's so pretentious - bordering on the effeminate a la Niles Crane. Still, there are some very imporatnt basice male fashion rules established by history and tradition, discussed in this book, which one wishes were adhered to more regularly. The first half of the book is serviceable, but not authoritative. Flusser comes off somewhat foppish and the picture of him on the dustjacket would lead me to question his taste in, if nothing else, haircuts! I would consider a better book, with far more lavish detail and illustrations to be ""Gentlemen : A Timeless Fashion"", only recently published."
+1,Dreadful,"3/4 of this book is where to shop, with locations noted in Chicago, Houston, Florence, Milan, NYC, Vienna, etc (but not Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong). The rest is spoiled by a pompous, overbearing style that makes it unreadable."
+2,Style knowledge by Alan,This book is an excellent source of knowledge and information. So much of the information is still relevant today and is timeless. The deep level of knowledge and in sight into the industry and business is a real feast for the novice.Would recommend this to any man that is interested in his clothing image. The value of representing your self to the best of your ability.Colt 45
+2,An Essential Part of your Collection,"This book should occupy a prominent place in your collection. Yes its ok to own more than one book on sartorial correctness. Take this book for its strenghts (i.e.,the correct way to buy fine clothes) and don't worry about its drawbacks. This is an excellent source for learning about the theory and practice of dressing like a proper man. Much has been made about the outdated addresses of some of the stores in the second half of the book. Well my response is..get over it. Fine mens stores change addresses, its a fact of life. The important thing is the name and description of the store. With that said, sit back and enjoy the text and pictures and take responsibility for being a well heeled gentleman...if you dare."
+2,"Great, if limited","Flusser is the second best writer on clothes (Boyer is the best) and the most knowledgeable. This is a very good book, whose only shortcoming is a lack of information. The first sections are shorter than I would have liked them, and the subsequent sections, though fascinating reading, are of limited usefulness to anyone who is not a rich globetrotter.Still, there is a lot of great info in those shop descriptions, but you have to glean it all out. An index would have been welcome.All told: clothing is about taste, and Flusser's taste is the best in the world, bar none. He has more than earned his position as arbiter of men's dress."
+1,Overrated book,"I bought this book a year ago, mainly because of its high ratings. But I was disappointed. I read it once and I found the style of writing outdated and the content not so useful: many addresses where you should buy things, but how useful is that? I don't live nearby these places, and I want to learn WHY you should buy certain things so that I can decide for myself what is good to buy and what not. Such info is given only very briefly."
+1,Terrible,"What if you live outside of New York? This book isn't applicable for anyone outside ""The City."" Buy a book from John Bridges instead."
+2,FOR THOSE WHO LIKE ONLY THE BEST !,"MR.FLUSSER IS A MAN OF STYLE AND CLASSICAL ELEGANCE...IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BOOK WHICH WILL TAKE YOU INTO A JOURNEY AMONG THE BEST - AND MOST EXPENSIVE- BRANDS AND SHOPS OF MEN'SWEAR, DON'T HESITATE BUY IT !"
+2,"Outdated sure, but still relevant","This book, published in 1996 and half of which is a directory of shops, was bound to be outdated months after publication much less ten years after, as it is now. Hence the four stars instead of five.Given that, the first part of the book is crammed with a precis or summary of Flusser's recommendations that he has used several hundred pages to expound in his other books ('Clothes And The Man', 'Dressing The Man') and makes the book worth the (used) book price.I do not understand others who warn against this book because they think it is not objective enough! This is a book written by Flusser so of course you will get his subjective view. Had it been written by a committee of tailors, well then, I would expect a more balanced view, but it is not. It is up to the intelligent reader to understand they are getting a product of one man's opinion and then proceed accordingly."
+2,thank you for paving the way for me,"bryan wilson is da bomb! I am a singer myself and i know good talent when i hear it. and when he sang ""His Eye is on the Sparrow"", it blow me away! He is phenomenal and I love to hear him sing because he feels what he is singing about and what singing really is--the anointing you put into it, not the show so many people try to put on. I wish you much success in the future to come. Maybe I'll get to sing with you when I come out. May God forever bless you in your music ministry! Much love, Your sister in Christ, Connie"
+2,An Awesome Ministry,"I enjoy your music so much and every last one of your songs touch my heart. As a teenager I consider you a positive appearance and influence to all the other young people that they can be used of God and that they can stay saved. Be Blessed and keep looking up because your help cometh from the Lord and if you acknowledge God in all you do he will direct your path and give you the desires of your heart. God Bless You, take care, and continue to let God use you!"
+1,sucks,"I just received two of these guns today and they both broke after about two minutes of shooting, don't buy it!!!"
+1,Don't buy this gun!!!!!,"I hate this gun. It barely shoots fifteen feet at about 50 feet per second. It looks and shoots cool, but it really sucks. I don't recomend it at all"
+2,Thank YOU Dr. Bernstein!,"This book was a wellspring of information for me as a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic. Getting off the cycle of being told to eat complex carbs, seeing my blood glucose spike from doing just what I was told, and getting medications increased again and again, I read what Dr. Bernstein said with interest. After trying his recommendations I can say with no reservations that this book may have saved my life! I highly recommend it to anyone who has pre-diabetes or diabetes and hope that the general medical community opens their eyes. After only one day of this diet my blood glucose readings were close to normal, and continue to stay there, with less medication. My energy levels are high and I have felt better than I have in a long long time. Kudos to you Dr. Bernstein, for daring to say the truth! I recommend both his books and also Dr. Atkins Diabetes Revolution to anyone who wants to learn about diabetes and diet."
+1,"Sorry, not convincing at all","Well, as a vegetarian and resident of a country seeing exploding diabetic population ( India) I find this approach to diabetes unconvincing.ONE, the emphasis is on animal foods. This has three difficultiescultural prohibitionsbiological concentration of alien hormones, pesticides and antibioticsand last not least, the cost factor of such a diet.TWO there is compulsive testing of blood sugar levels.THREE it encourages dependency on the clinician.Where's the sense of freedom in all this?In my counselling sessions I use sprouted whole legumes, leafy vegetables, NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS, resistence exercises, meditation, family support. It all works fine."
+2,This book is packed with information on Diabetes!,"Interesting and informative book! This book is helpful for all diabetics--even those who are very knowledgeable about diabetes. There's always something more to learn about this disease. The diet is very restrictive and challenging to follow. But, a person's health does win out ultimately."
+2,Dr. Bernstein is GREAT!!!,"Dr. Bernstein is a type 1 diabetic and had just about every sympton possible. He figured out the ""diabetes code"" and clearly explains how to control your diabetes. His cure is exactly opposite to that of the medical establishment. He was educated as an engineer, then became a medical doctor late in life. His book is designed to educate and not to impress how smart he is. Buy it.David Smith"
+2,excellent diabetes guide,This book has solved the problems we had while trying to manage my son's diabetes.You can find all answers in diabetes management.
+2,The proof is in the... not pudding...,"The proof of a book on health issues is in the results it gets you, and it's very hard to argue with the results I've gotten from following Dr. Bernstein's plan. Many others have reviewed this book more capably than I can, but let me just say that after a few months of following Dr. B's diet, I've lost 50 lbs., gotten normal blood sugars, and feel better than I've felt in years. Highly recommended!"
+2,A practical life-saving guide.,"The book gives practical advice for those with diabetes. I've had type 2 diabetes for 13 years and when another ailment required me to use prednisone, I needed insulin. Dr. Bernstein's book taught me about the types of insulin and syringes. His book removed my apprehension about needles and possible low blood glucose. Like many pioneers in medicine, Dr. Bernstein's ideas were opposite to mainstream methods when his book was first introduced. However, his recommendation for a limited carbohydrate diet like that of the late Dr. Atkins, appears to be gaining acceptance. Control of diabetes is very much up to the patient. Dr. Bernstein's book puts life-saving knowledge in the hands of the patient. I have found it invaluable."
+1,Not Really for Diabetes II,This book is mostly for those with Diabetes one.This is his second book.His first book was a good one and full of useful info for both types of Diabetes.If you are a Diabetic type I then this book is for you.If you are a Diabetic II then buy his first book.I am a Diabetic II and this book was really a waste of my money.
+1,strait to the looney bin,"i can't live without carbohidrates! if you want to lose your mind, follow this diet; the pills dr bernstein prescribes for people who are addicted to carbohidrates, my doctor will not prescribe, i know this because he recomended me the high carb low fat diet to loose weight."
+1,Misleading,Blood sugar is only part of the equation. Following this type of diet causes high acidic levels which causes illness. This diet is nothing new. My grandmother followed this kind of plan back in the late 40's because they thought ALL carbs were bad. Today we know that the brain needs glucose to function. Carbs + high fiber leaves lower net carbs. And diabetics need a balance---in fact all people need a balance of healthy whole foods and exercise and fresh air. One more thing; my grandmother died of a massive heart attack on this kind of plan. She was only in her 50's.
+2,Diabetes Solution,"This book was amazing. I found it when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes years ago. Dr. Bernstein has a somewhat radical idea that instead of letting blood sugar peak and then pull it back down with meds or insulin is dangerous long term. His idea of controlling and achieving normal blood sugar levels by controlling diet is very good. I have been able to control mine for a number of years, my A1C is 5.3, and excellent value. My doctor got this book after I explained the ideas contained and he agrees with the plan Dr. Bernstein promotes here."
+2,Required Reading,"I regard Dr. Bernstein as the top authority for Diabetes. This book will give a diabetic all the information required to completely understand his/her condition. I do not have the discipline to follow his recommended diet...however, with the understanding of Carbs, I can with diligence control blood sugars. I give more credence to the Glycemic Index than Dr. Bernstein...seems to work for me. I do not hesitate to recommend this book to all diabetics and partners of diabetics!"
+2,The Type 2 Diabetes Answer.,"Of the five books that I've read on diabetes, this is the one that has all the answers. I've been on Dr. Bernsteins blood sugar normalization and weight loss program for 6 weeks and have lost 21 pounds, with no craving for carbohydrates!! The program works because the author(a Type 1 diabetic)hasworked out all the answers from personal experience."
+1,"Good songs, but I have heard them all already","The Dissapointed. Why do I need demos of all the songs already on Apple Venus 1. Let's bring on Apple Venus 2, after all, isn't that what we were promised?"
+1,thumbs down,"I don't actually own this album, but I did buy Apple Venus, and I'll say this: I hope that this album has the charm that that album lacked. I've never been so disappointed with an XTC album. Why would one buy an album of the exact same songs, except in demo form? A shoddy attempt to extract money, it seems. Shame on you, XTC!"
+2,Very nice,"Yes, the arrangements are almost identical to the studio release. But in many cases the performances are superior. Vocals come through clearer; ideas are more obvious. It's a real testament to their musicianship/professionalism that the songs are so similar in demo and final form. Clearly, they are their own producers, rather than pretty faced fools who let others turn their songs into hits. Have some heart, pundits. They need the money. I read a long (and entertaining) interview where they described how much it cost to rent the orchestra for one day. It wiped out almost all the money they had. Yes, their own money. So if you wanna hear the second Apple Venus, quit yer yappin. This demo CD is for supporters and fans of musicians, rather than record companies."
+2,I think you're missing the point.,"I think a couple of people are missing the point... The reason this is out is (I heard) they didn't have the cash to finish AV Vol 2, so this would generate some cash AND be of interest to their core fans. Plus, the demos ~are~ a good insight to their creative process.... I ~love~ to see the rough drafts... If you're just waiting for Vol 2, why did you buy this in the first place?"
+1,Lame,Recipes are a bit strange and not easy to follow. I wouldn't recomment this book at this time for anyone serious about cooking.
+1,These chip,"The price is right and these mugs have a great shape for easy handling. I wish I could say buy these, But...the rims chip very easily. Someone else stated this in their review should of followed their advice."
+2,Just the perfect thing.,"I only use these during the winter, but they are so wonderful for warm winter drinks. Hot chocolate with whipped cream, hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick, hot buttered rum, mulled wine, homemade egg nog. Mmmmm.When I received these I promptly dropped one on the tile from about five feet. It damaged my foot on the bounce more than it was damaged. Actually, it was completely fine - not a single chip. Big, thick, durable - everything they should be."
+1,Not for Boiling Liquids?????????,"I contacted Anchor Hocking and they said that they do not recommend liquids over 160 F degrees to be placed in these mugs. Other reviews seem to imply that people do put boiling liquids in the mugs, but the company does not seem to sanction this use.I have had glass mugs crack on me before because I was not as careful as I should have been in reading the advertised claims, so I am now very carefull. I passed on this product, although they certainly do look beautiful."
+1,fragile.. fragile....very fragile...,I've had 6 of them for 1 month and one of them got lips chiped out already. (which one of the reviewer already commented that it happens often with these mug). It was sadly tossed out and now I'm worried they will eventually all dissapear out of my kitchen.Keep them apart from each other when you wash them. The slightest touch will chip it out unexpectedly.BTW: You can buy them individually at Bed and Bath Beyond for less price.
+1,Nice Basic Mug,"I like the size and style of these mugs, they go with anything and look like they'll last a long time.--- EDITED REVIEW --- Long term? not very durable. All but one have broken."
+2,size of mugs,"The mugs are very nice, but I guess I didn't think of the 16 oz. size, as a result they are much larger than I would have liked them...other than that they are very nice and will be put to use..."
+2,feel good music,"This CD is typical of what your would expect from Idle Cure, good, old fashioned rock 'n' roll with Christian tones and themes. The music is inspirational and makes you feel good as you listen to it. I think any Christian rock fan would enjoy this. Idle Cure has a unigue sound that sets them apart from other bands. Give it a listen- you will like it."
+1,Core Sports Performance,A complete disappointment and waste of time. The narrator couldn't seem less interested; almost as though bothered by the project. Look somewhere else for a sports hypnosis cd.
+2,Very impressive book that deserves its high reputation.,"This may have been written for professional military scholars and experts, but it is also of immense value to amateurs and military buffs. This is solid, heavy going but deeply analytical and more informative than any other book on the subject. It ranks alongside Ziemke and Bauer, David Glantz, and John Erickson (who have written a stunning review of it) as a top Stalingrad book."
+2,Lufwaffe operations from the Crimea to Stalingrad,"An exellent study of the German Airforce from the fall of Sevastopol in the Crimea to its failure at Stalingrad. Very well written, with a clear analysis of the events. Well worth the money and it belongs in every major collection on World War II's Eastern Front."
+2,Unsurpassed in importance!,"The first edition came out in 1998 and, six years on, this work has not been surpassed for its importance as an analysis of WWII joint warfighting, the Luftwaffe's way of war, airpower in the Crimea, airpower in the Caucasus, airpower at Stalingrad, and naturally the Stalingrad airlift itself.The reasons for this book's immediate ""classic"" status are easy to pick: totally accurate citing of hundreds of never-before-used sources in several languages drawn from major archives; a highly original approach to the writing of campaign histories; a clear argument; a fair and balanced approach; no Wehrmacht-devotee comments or tone (all too common I'm afraid); a wonderfully readable writing style; and precise footnotes that help the reader to determine the reliability of all claims or statements.A true model of a WWII campaign analysis. VERY highly recommended!"
+2,AN EXCEPTIONAL WORK,"This volume is a major contribution to the history of the Luftwaffe during the Russo-Germano war. ""Stopped at Stalingrad"" is also a richly drawn study of the most important air campaigns in the Eastern Front. Written in an accessible style this volume will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in the WWII. I was very pleasantly surprised by the book and also the quality of its contents. The author did a masterful job of research. Joel Hayward draws on diaries of both key commanders and regular airmen. He also shows that the poorly conceived strategies of Hitler and his buffoon, Goering, dommed the efforts of men such von Manstein, Milch and Wolfram von Richthofen (an outstanding soldier) to come to grips with an impossible situation. I heartily recommended this book."
+2,Very good book,"This is a very good description of Luftwaffe Operations on the Eastern Front. It has good background information speciffically about the economic side of it. Decisions made based on oil supply's rather than military objectives. Very interesting material.The only bad thing about this book is that the editing comes across as very sloppy. German names are often misspelled or incorrect. It is not Manstein, but von Manstein, not Bock, but von Bock, not Kluge, but von Kluge.Also it is not Count von Sponneck but Graf von Sponneck. If you overlook those issues, it is a very good book"
+2,A must-have for everyone interested in the Stalingrad Battle,"Recently I ordered 'Stopped at Stalingrad' from amazon.com. It was well worth the puchase, as the book is both a profoundly researched study and an interesting read. It's a scholarly work which, undoubtedly, will become a classic in its field.Dénes Bernád, Aviation Historian and Author"
+2,Good Book on Eastern Front Luftwaffe,"I learned a lot about the Eastern Front Luftwaffe. It is as much a study in the personalities as it is a history, strategy book."
+1,Sufi is inSUFIcient,"Seeking more knowledge of Sufism was my main reason for reading Catching the Thread. The description of Sufism was too scattered over the chapters for me to put the pieces together in a satisfying way. Just one chapter summarizing the basics would have made the difference. The amount of dream material was excessive. Why not just a few extensive case examples. It is impossible for me to judge the quality of the dream interpretation, given the limited information on the dreamers. Most of the applications of Jungian concepts seemed appropriate to me. For those unfamiliar with Jungian psychology, this book serves as a useful introduction."
+1,Not authentic,"The title of this video mentions Argentine Tango. Unfortunately, what is being taught on this tape is not authentic Argentine Tango. Not even close. It's ballroom tango. There is a huge difference: in music, style, steps, posture, etc... Don't be fooled by ballroom instructors trying to teach Argentine Tango. The only authentic instruction available on the market comes from authentic Argentine instructors from Buenos Aires."
+1,Much ado about latin ballroom tango,"This version of tango is not argentine. It is ballroom latin american whatever you call it. Very misleading to call it argentine tango. But if you like ballroom dancing, maybe this video is for you."
+1,How Not to become a good Argentine Tango dancer,"This video is fine for ballroom dancers, but it has nothing to do with the authentic Argentine Tango. Even ballroom dancing has now a separate category for Argentine Tango. Unfortunately, this video is not that. That's why, I rate it at 1."
+1,Overpriced,"The price is too high for a VHS tape. Also, the title is misleadig, as Latin dancing has nothing in common with Argentine Tango. If you are NOT interested in authentic Tango Argentino, and don't mind paying the high price for ballroom instruction on tape, then this video is for you."
+1,too dark to see the instructors.,"this video has a lot of dances for learning but each dance has only 3 steps so dont expect so much from this teaching video. if you want more than 3 steps then buy videos exclusively for a particular dance. this video will just wet your appetite but will not fill your hunger. also, the background setting of this video is very dark as if you are inside a dark night club so you cannot see the footsteps of the teachers because both of them were wearing black pants that blend with the dark background, terrible! plus the teachers teach from the side of the camera and sometimes facing the camera. this is not the ideal way to teach dance in a video. the teachers should be back to the camera so you can follow their footwork. for the money they charge for this video is not worth it."
+1,Tapes don't work for me.,"There are a few things I didn't like about the tape. Firstly, the price is too high. Secondly tape is inconvenient for a spoiled by technology user. It's much easier to work with DVDs and their menus. And lastly, I realized that I'd rather spend 70 dollars on 4 monthly group lessons and learn basic steps and routines of one dance then try to master all by myself while watching a tape."
+2,Written with complete candor.,"The Rangers have a very interesting and colorful history. Unfortunately, not much of it positive. Nadel fills in all the blanks that existed from the Rangers formative years, stories that were too sensitive at the time they occurred, i.e. Rogelio Moret's mental illness, something that was never addressed in the papers of the day. I assume the Rangers had a say in the editing of this book and I commend them for not trying to make Nadel whitewash the team's history.This book is where history begins and ends if you follow the Rangers."
+2,excellent,"I bought the 1999 version and am about to order the newest edition. I had not been to Disney World in 12 years so I had no idea on what to do and where do go. The book was right on about every detail. I especially like the ride advice for little ones and the hotel recommendations. If you are planning a trip, buy this book first!!!!!!!!!!"
+2,Good Reference for Disney World,"We're gearing up toward a Disney World vacation late this August, and have relied on this book thoroughly. It isn't the most comprehensive book, but it offers lots of good advice. Good thing for any travelling family."
+1,this book was a big dissapointment,"I found this book to be very out of date. I can't count how many times I read ""coming in 2000"" and then no info on the subject. I didn't expect this from a book written for 2001. I have the 2000 official guide and it is much more up to date. The only thing I liked about the book is the coverage of non disney parks. This book was a huge waste of money."
+2,Great Info...especially about the Disney Cruise Line,"We were looking for a book with information about the Disney Crusie Line with children. We are taking our daughters (9 and 13) on the Disney Wonder in February 2001, and we were looking for some insight that our travel agent couldn't give us. This book explained everything from check in at our Disney Resort to boarding the ship....it also explained all the activities available for our children and the dining schedules. I definately recommend this book to anyone who is looking for the same information that we were looking for!! (or any information on Disney with kids!!!)"
+2,"Intro to Geography: People, Places, and Environment (4th Edition)",I used this product for my World Geography course in college. A decent text book and a lot cheaper than what the college store was asking for. A few typos and a few wrong facts but other than that a pretty good text book.
+2,Thumbs up,Great product. Now I'll be able to study for my final exam andNot worry about depending on others to help me study.
+2,Quick service!,I ordered this book for school and expected to get the book within a few weeks. I received the book less than a week later! The book was in the same condition that was listed. I would recommend this seller to anyone needing textbooks at a good price.
+2,Mercer Mayer Books,"All 3 of my children, ages 25 to 13 have had the Mercer Mayer books and loved them - I am now buying for my 3 year old grand-daughter, and she too loves these. I think these are a must for every child!"
+2,Timeless,"I love these books and I've started one of my nieces on the little critter series which she is loving. Especially when she sees a small mouse of something in the corner of the picture, she thinks it's really cute and funny."
+1,Not as good as most,"I love Little Critter books, but this one isn't as good as most. It is cute, and my kids like it fine, but others are better. I think my favorite are the ones titled ""Just Me and...."""
+2,Blaze Horse Books,"C.W. Anderson wrote a wonderful series of books about the adventures of Billy and Blaze. I read them as a child, probably more than once, so I bought the entire series to read to and give to my horse-loving granddaughter and grandson. These books are classics."
+2,A Classic!,My 5 year old twin boys have just begun to enjoy this series of books after reading two of the Billy and Blaze books saved from my own childhood. I decided to complete the collection for them and have bought all the other books. These classic boy-and-faithful-horse-adventure stories have a timeless appeal that have been a joy to revisit for me and to discover for the first time for them.
+2,Cassie is AWESOME,"I started reading Cassie Edwards books this yr. I was into the Harlquin Super Romance Books and believe me, I havent picked one of the HSR books up since I first read this book. I have since got my mother and my best friend reading these books also. We swap books so often and everytime we see a new book by Cassie we grab it. She is an excellant write that I would not mind meeting and telling her in person that her books have touched me and my family. My love for my husband even grew stronger by the love the Indians show. I am working on my heritage (Cherokee) as we speak. Keep up the great work Cassie"
+2,A must read for those who love Indian romances.,"1877 - South Dakota to MissouriCassie Edwards' love for Indian romances is very apparent! I get the impression her heart and soul is poured into each romance she writes. THUNDER HEART like her others, is a revealing, honest, and romantic look at Indian history.Thunder Heart's band has been named Musti-Ponca (Warm Ponca) because the white man has moved his tribe to Missouri. On the trip his loss was tremendous, and now as they sit and wait on the white man, his chieftain father and his people are ill. Dede and her son Johnny first learn of the Ponca's existents when they hear the haunting songs of the tribe. Bill who lives with Dede in name only is out to seek revenge on the Indians for his painful loss. As he and others make destructive plans against Thunder Heart's tribe, Dede makes plans of her own.Ms. Edwards paints the canvas of her romance with some colorful characters, interesting historical facts, and a steamy romantic moment or two."
+1,Nice Title!,"It's rather amusing that some harmonica band (or whatever the hell it is) decided to give their album the same title as one of the greatest rock albums in history (Styx: Pieces of Eight). And to Mr. ""Please push sales"" who wrote the other ""review"": I bet your cover art isn't QUITE as good as the incredible Hypgnosis masterpiece of the Styx album. ;-)"
+1,DVD PhotoPlay Doesn't Work,"I bought this software one month ago. I was required to immediately update it to fix problems that existed with the version I bought. I was able to navigate the program with ease and build a slide show with-in minutes. Now, for the bad news. It would not burn onto a cd-r as described. I contacted v-coms tech support and received a response within a day or two. The patch did not fix the problem and now after several attempts to reach them again, it seems I am stuck with another neat idea that doesn't work. Still waiting for help."
+1,Not worth it!,It wasn't long before I realized I just wasted (my money) on this near worthless software. No transitions effects/No ability to burn multiple albums to a VCD/Horrible music timimng!/No SVCD support/Music drop outs during slideshow. Sorry but I can't recomend thissoftware to anyone!!!
+1,Save your money!,"I received this software as ""bonus"" with Photo Explosion Delux. It's terrible. Was easy to create the slideshow and it looked great on my computer. Tried it on 2 DVDs and it didn't play. Tried to re-record it on a CD-RW and it still didn't work! It did run on my husband's laptop, but out of 6 computers I tried it on at work it only was recognized on 1! Very frustrating software. SAVE YOU MONEY FOR SOMETHING BETTER."
+1,Horrible!,I just recently purchased this near worthless software and found out very quickly that I just wasted [my money]! The music timing is all up to you!(so why did I buy this program?) They give you a chart and you must arrange the number of pictures to fit the music or else your slides end in an awkward manner without music or overrun. Yes you can adjust the time for all the slides but it's in 1 second intervals and in a 50 picture show that's 50 secondsa show you can be off by because you can't adjust each frame it's all or nothing. ...
+1,Not worth your time,"This product is anything but fast, complete, and easy as it claims to be. Unless, you already own Powerpoint it is also useless. You cannot add text or graphics to your photos unless it is done in powerpoint and imported into DVD photoplay. As far as adding background music good luck. The instructions tell you to compress the files and then combine into one large file then once you go to burn the cd it won't recognize the audio size you were told to convert to.I would not recommend this product to anyone. The concept is great one but failed miserably in it is claim to be fast, complete, easy, and flexible."
+1,THIS SOFTWARE IS GARBAGE!,"I got this as bonus software on a Photo Explosion Deluxe package. I installed it, I made sure my photos were .jpgs, etc. I mean, I'm not stupid and I can read the simple instructions. It previewed on my computer just fine. I'm running XP-Home. Anyway, I can't burn the CD... it goes through the motions then it gives me one of 4 different reasons it won't burn. I called Tech Support. One guy was really rude, the next guy was good and said he'd send a new installation disk that day. Two weeks later, I got it. Uninstalled the program, reinstalled from the new disk, and OH BOY! A FIFTH ERROR MESSAGE. My computer is new, fast, and has an extra graphics card. 10GB hard drive, 512, the works. I am so sorry I got so excited about this worthless piece of software. BUY SOMETHING ELSE!"
+2,Absolutely Worth It !!!!!,"Just as you might have seen in the theatre, BD provides better sound and vision for all the viewers, especially HD resolution does come in handy compared to the old cable TV channels. Somehow I didn't give it a 5-star it's because the box looks kind of damaged outside. The fact that I want to keep it a collection, which a rough look on the ouside doesn't adore me too much. Well...I guess that's the only flaw I could come up with. Besides that, videos quality and sound look just fine to me."
+1,Just buy from amazon not an indie seller,I ordered it new and it came in in an already opened case and it was fairly poor condition I had to tape it for it to stay together....enough said
+1,"Wait for the ""final"" boxset to be released","This DVD Trilogy box contains the two-disc editions of SM 1&2 and the single-disc edition of Spidey 3. However, 1 and 3 are available separately in 3-disc sets, and I'd be surprised if 2 wasn't given the 3-disc treatment right before Christmas. So, when the 3-disc editions of all 3 movies are available in one box (think Ultimate Matrix Collection), then that will be the one to buy. This box can be skipped."
+1,Spiderman 3 was horrible.,"Personally I would NOT buy the trilogy because spiderman 3 was horrible, 1 & 2 where great though. 3 not so good!"
+1,Why am I re-buying this again?,"Great picture quality, cool, and Blu-Ray is the premier format for all of its seamless feature interaction, and high storage capacity for more bonus material.... except Spider-man 1 and 2 have no special features (aside from the 2.1 stuff). Great use of space, thanks for all those perks, BR.So, I have to wonder, is it really worth the $70 to pick this up again?"
+2,Excellect Value and Fast Service,"When I am in need of a product I spend a lot of time doing research. Not only are the costs of the product and shipping/handling charges important but also the speed, accuracy and dependability of the company/person involved. I highly recommend this source to be checked out when searching for specific products."
+1,did not purchase,why am I being asked to review a product I didn't purchase. Need to fix the system or allow me to delete the request.
+1,Blu Ray for 1& 2 has none of the DVD extras.,"Spider-Man 1 & 2 Does not include any of the amazing behind the scenes content originally released on the DVDs. Why would a studio release two extraordinary FX films of this magnitude and incredible production values on a format that can hold so much information, and fail to include the extras? If you're a fan of behind the scenes content, hold onto your DVDs.Movie - A+. Blu-Ray value for Spider-Man 1&2 - FAIL."
+2,Movie: 3~4.5/5 Picture Quality: 3.5~4.75/5 Sound Quality: 4~4.75/5 Extras: 0~4/5,"Version: U.S.ASpider-Man / Region FreeMPEG-4 AVC BD-50Running time: 2:01:11Movie size: 30,791,897,088 bytesDisc size: 32,496,402,276 bytesAverage Video Bit Rate: 26.09 MbpsDolby TrueHD 5.1 24-bit (upconverted from a 16-bit master)Spider-Man 2 (seamless branching)MPEG-4 AVC BD-50Running time: 2:07:25Movie size: 36,883,243,008 bytesDisc size: 49,011,222,186 bytesAverage Video Bit Rate: 24.14 MbpsDolby TrueHD 5.1 24-bitSpider-Man 2.1 (seamless)MPEG-4 AVC BD-50Running time: 2:15:46Movie size: 39,171,311,616 bytesDisc size: 49,011,222,186 bytesAverage Video Bit Rate: 24.06 MbpsDolby TrueHD 5.1 24-bitSpider-Man 3 / Region AMPEG-4 AVC BD-50Running time: 2:19:10Movie size: 43,368,265,728 bytesDisc size: 48,052,312,355 bytesAverage Video Bit Rate: 26.06 MbpsDolby TrueHD 5.1 24-bitLPCM 5.1 4608Kbps 16-bit"
+1,No spanish audio nor subtitles for 2 & 3,"Good fun movies and nice compilation but... Spiderman 2 and 3 do not offer any audio or subtitles in spanish. If like myself you need them, then don't buy this version. Look for each one individually for a version that has at least subtitles."
+2,Worth the Purchase if You Own an HDTV,"I bought this DVD set as my first foray into the world of Blu-Ray and I must say I am not disappointed. The picture quality (especially on Spider-Man 2 & 3) pops off the screen even in 720p. If you're thinking of buying these movies in HD I'm sure you've seen them already in some other format so I won't bother reviewing the films themselves. The reason I gave these DVDs 4 stars instead of 5, however, is because of the complete lack of extras on the first two movies. Also the amount of grain is higher in dark scenes in Spider-Man compared to the other 2 sequels (which have almost none). Other than these small complaints I would say definitely pick this set up if you want some nice demo discs for your collection."
+2,Spider-Fan,I cant wait to get this movie on Blu Ray..I already own the first 2 but its gonna be worth seeing them on Blu Ray in HD!!
+1,Poor quality of wrapping,"I received my ""new"" product a few days ago but it wasn't in brand new conditions. The box had been worn around the edges and you can tell it had been rewrapped in a different plastic cover. When I pay extra money for a brand new item I expect it to be exactly that."
+1,"Sipder-man ""The High Definition Trilogy"" [Blu-ray] only works on PS3","I agree the comment from reviewer GWIRTH ""ginnyww"". Somehow these Sipderman blu-rays are not norm. They can only play on PS3. No luck with Samsung blu-ray players, not work with Sony blu-ray players either. Manufacturer needs to check what's going on. I also checked two sets of Sipderman blu-rays, one set from Fry's electronics, another set from Amazon, same problem, so that is not random disc defects."
+1,WANT REFUND!,"The movies do not play in my xbox 360 console, which is my only source of a DVD player. i would appreciate a full refund considering i had to wait over 3 weeks just to get the DVDs that don't work."
+1,"AUDIO: Russian, Czech and Polish","I bought this item because on Amazon I could see AUDIO: Englsih, French and Spanish;I am spanish speaker. I have the package now,but with Czech, English, Russian, Polish and Hungarian audio only (even spanish subtitles); the problem is that I can't send the movies back because I live in Latin America and is very expensive.This is a fraud, I have only one option...throw away the films. I have spent my money on garbage.COMPRÉ ESTE PAQUETE DE PELÍCULAS PORQUE EN AMAZON DICE QUE TIENE AUDIO EN INGLÉS, FRANCÉS Y ESPAÑOL; MI SORPRESA FUE QUE AL RECIBIR EL PAQUETE SOLO TIENE AUDIO EN CHECO, RUSO, INGLÉS Y POLACO, EN ESPAÑOL NI SIQUIERA SUBTÍTULOS. NO PUEDO ENVIAR DEVOLVER EL PAQUETE PORQUE VIVO EN LATINOAMÉRICA; LA ÚNICA OPCIÓN ES TIRARLO A LA BASURA. ESTO ES UN FRAUDE."
+1,Doesn't work!,"We have ordered this DVD set 2 times and we have had to send it back each time. We also bought a set a SAMS CLUB today and it doesn't work either. Yes, we tried to play all 3 discs and in every DVD player in the house. We LOVE the movies and wanted to share the fun with our son who is now so disappointed. Save your receipt!"
+1,this is not a region 1 set,I bought this set for my husband and brother for Christmas last year then we ended up buying a different set for the movie cash for the new movie. I went to sell this set at used movie retailer and they informed me it was from overseas and possibly a bootleg. WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!
+1,Toby McGuyre Spider-Man suffers in comparison,"Lets state the obvious - Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man is light years ahead of Toby McGuyre. Toby is nerdy and homely to the point of neurosis. Andrew's Spidey is bookish, but also skateboards in his high school's halls. Agressive, bold and self-assured. Taller, leaner, way better looking; Andrew's reboot of the franchise makes these 3 earlier McGuyre Spider-Man films suffer by comparison"
+1,Worst yet!,"Amazingly silly dance routines. Baaaad acting. Lame, lame, lame story (I particularly love how the meteorite happens to land right next Peter and Mary Jane while making-out on a giant self-made web). And all for a mere $60 retail. Thank god for Amazon! If you're into this sort of thing that is. Don't let the effects dazzel your brain, this is truely one of the worst comic book movies, yet. And it's Spiderman, how can you screw that up."
+2,Great value,"I got this for 40 something dollars and it was a great vale for my pocket, plus the great pic quality"
+1,Not a real collection boxset.,"I like the movies and I want to add this trilogy to my DVD collection. However, this set is not a collection boxset that I am looking for. They are 3 separate spiderman movies in their own packages, and bundled together in a newly design cardboard box and called them ""Trilogy"".The worst is that they are the unsold inventory which they applied white stickers to cover the barcode in the back of each box. I felt cheated by Sony Pictures. They should have done a better job by creating a real boxset in a nice package with some additional materials.If you are looking for a nice collection boxset, please skip this set."
+1,all three discs skip,"After I purchased these movies, I did not watch them right away. Once i did watch them I found out that they all skip badly. Unfortunately it was already passed the return date policy."
+2,What you would expect,Packaging is Ok but not great. Blu-Ray transfers are more than adequate. Fast shipping. There are a few different Blu-Ray collections out there and I am happy I went with this one.
+2,This is HIGH DEFINITION!,"A wonderful, exciting adventure in the best HD I've seen so far. Whomever said any of these movies was ""grainy"" didn't watch it on a TV as good as my Mitsubishi Diamond Series.The story was great and endearing, the casting was great, Spiderman was perfect and the HD was breataking.This is what good movies are all about: telling a story, using artistic means to do it, and have a great cast to do it.And, of course, the ending was great too."
+2,I Can See Clearly Now.....,"The picture quality is among the best I have seen for a blu-ray. The sound quality is pristine. I rocked the house playing it through my home theater system. The reason it got 4 stars was for the lack of special features for both Spider-man and Spider-man 2. This set included Spider-man 2.1(Extended Version), which was nice, so the trilogy is almost a quadrilogy. I waited for a price-drop since I had all on dvd prior to my purchase."
+2,Great,My son just started getting into superheros and Spiderman was at the top of his list. I found the triology on Amazon right away and at a great price. The movies arrived in very little time and in great shape. I love Amazon and will always continue to shop here.Tiffany
+1,Perfect if I Lived In Europe,Received DVD's with no issue. The problem was that they were formatted for a region other than the United States. This is strange to be due to the fact that they were shipped from an American address to an American address. Amazon refunded my money with no issue.
+1,Movies good but set is very cheap in quality,Felt like a cheap knockoff. Definitely works well for people that just want the movies but no money or effort was spent on the container.
+2,Spider-Man - The Motion Picture DVD Triology,This item was a gift and I am basing my review on the three movies which I have seen.
+2,It's Spiderman,"I'd seen all 3 movies prior to this purchase, however, this now enables me to view any of the 3 whenever I feel like it. My only commentary is, ""It's Spiderman"". I think that says enough. I'm well pleased with the delivery terms, condition and quality of the products."
+1,Have not recieved it,I can't rate this item because I have not received it. I have had this problem when I tried to order the toy story pack of one and two.
+2,Awesome Blu Ray Set!,"This blu ray trilogy set is absolutely worth picking up. I do have all 3 movies on dvd, but this is one film franchise I don't mind double dipping into. The transfers to blu ray are spectacular. Great picture quality, and sound. My only complaint is that the special features for the first 2 films are non existent, but like I said, I have the dvds so if I needed to get my special feature fix then I could just pop those in. If your like me and love these movies, then do yourself a favor and get the set. You won't be disappointed!"
+2,"light, tasty and healthy","Great taste, although a higher in calories than some of the other cereals and good in Folic acid and heat healthy.Wonder why it is not available at the local grocery stores?"
+1,There are much better train CDs out there than this!!!,"The picture on the front of the CD is very deceiving. It shows a steam engine (an American-type steam engine, as a matter of fact) and there are no sounds of steam in the entire CD. All you hear for 90 percent of the time are slick wheels running on rails -- no engine sounds, no locomotives working hard or switching. In my opinion, this album is not worth the money for steam rail fans. If there had been a picture one of the European (or Asian) electric-powered trains that you hear on this CD, I would have never bought it."
+2,excellent!,"Excellent overview of the history of Paganism. The paperback is in horrible fine print, though. This should be on every bookshelf, as it dispells myths while humanizing the myth makers."
+2,I wish I could give it 10 stars!!!,"FINALLY!! A REAL historian who writes from a position of sympathy towards modern witches and pagans while unceremoniously debunking most all of the pet fantasies held by many feminist oriented authors today. Of course, I don't agree with ALL of what he says here, but boy did he ever open a can of worms and make me think! I am so glad this book is out there and hope that it finds its way into the syllabus of some of the Christian colleges. I know....but we can hope, right?"
+2,Phenomenal!,"Anyone interested in Paganism, Witchcraft, or Wicca really should own this book. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is fluff-free and academically, though not poorly, written."
+2,How a religion is Born!,"This was an excellent historical work on modern Pagan Witchcraft. It does tend to focus on Wicca, but it does also talk about Druids, and non-Gardnarian Traditions. If you know nothing about Wicca, I recomend you start with another book, or the very last chapter serves as an excelent summary of what Wiccans belive, and though it seams weird to suggest it, you might want to read the last chapter first. Although the author is a historian and not a Pagan or a Witch, he remains respectful in his historical endevor. This book is an excelent example of how a new religion is born, and perhapse the only such history of the birth of a new faith to exist!"
+1,linear thinking loud equals authority,idotic to credit Robert Graves with inventing the Goddess. false authority. beware. sounds impressive but shoots self in foot repeatedly.
+2,Worth Reading,"Hutton more or less aproached the book as an unbiased historian instead of going out of his way to critique Wicca. Although just stating the facts in itself makes wicca look silly. I'd recomend reading this book. As much as I dislike Wicca the history and evolution of it is interesting.Wiccas roots are in freemasonry, crowleyish occult b.s and well meaning but flawed writers like Yeats, Frazer and Graves. Once you get past where its roots lie it gets even worse. Wicca has absolutely nothing to do with true Heathenry. Its more or less a bunch of made up crap. I look at Wiccans as borderline retarded goofballs and roleplayers. I don't spend much time worrying or thinking about them, but I hate that most peoples perceptions of Celtic Heathenry comes from wiccan non sense and that they are making inroads into the Asatru community."
+1,will it never end!?,"Small print, difficult to read. But wait - I might learn something here. So I use a magnifier and plug away. Nope - boring. There is absolutely no reason this research cannot be presented more simply. Well, maybe the author just wanted to impress other academics by being obscure. I hope he succeeded. But this isn't for ordinary people who want to understand the history and development of neo-paganism. There are lots of other, better written, more accessible, books out there that do a better job!"
+2,Long Overdue,"This is a pioneering work, the first history of the Neo-Pagan movement which (note Mr. Hutton himself admits the diffculty of the task)gives a full scholarly review of the Pagan movement, its history and the ideas and cultural background of its tenents. Outstanding!"
+2,Excellent History of the Development of Wicca and Modern Paganism,"I loved this book- as a neopagan it gave me insight into how much of Wicca, and in turn, neopaganism developed. I realize it does only focus on Wicca itself and that there were several other movements contributing to the rise of Neopaganism, but the book's title states the topic so no reader should be expecting much else! On the flip side, because they helped contribute, Freemasons, Aleister Crowley, and others are covered even though they themselves were not Wiccan. Overall, excellent book, well-written, and a must-read for any and all people even interested in Neopaganism, Wicca, or modern witchcraft!"
+2,camcorder cable,"This is a must have cable if you're going to transfer your videos to your computer. Sony does not supply the cable with its HD camcorders. If you edit your videos and/or make DVDs, you will need this cable."
+1,Annoyingly necessary profit generator for Sony,"Works as described. I am just so annoyed that Sony would lure me into buying their video camera for a competitive price without including this cable, making the overall cost of the camera no longer competitive. It's smart for Sony to conduct business this way, but only in order to earn profit in the short term. You can bet I won't be suckered in to buying any more Sony products in the future, now knowing that this is how they run their business."
+1,I got the same thing from CompUSA $3.99,"I was shocked at how expensive this is so I searched other sites for one. I found a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire at CompUSA's website for $3.99 TOTAL (free shipping!) This Sony cable works great, but I can't tell the difference between it and my cheap one...thus the one star."
+1,Cable not what it is sold as,Cable is sold as having the ability to transfer video from a camcorder to a PC.It doesn't do it. I spoke to the company and they told me that there is no cable that does that. I asked them why thet advertised this cable as being able to do it and he told me I should have known better. They then charged me 15% to take the cable back. You would be smart to shop elsewhere. They don't know what their products do and they charge you for their lack of knowledge.
+1,Undecided - Be cautious,"It worked for about a month. Even when it did work it was a hit or miss thing. I had to fool with it for a while. Maybe it was because I bought the cheapest one available. Maybe it was a knock-off, who knows? I have yet to try it on another computer to rule out it not being the cord. Fair warning."
+2,Sony VMC-IL4615 1.5 Meter i.LINK 4-Pin to 6-Pin Digital Video Transfer Cable,"The cable works great. I have been uploading Digital8 video to my processor for editing projects with no problems. The cord could be a bit longer than its 1.5 meters but that's not a major concern. It was a bit pricey, but the steep markup on cords is pretty common across the board. All in all a good purchase."
+2,Video cable,This was the perfect cable to upload my videos from my Sony video camcorder to my PC. Easy to setup and works with the installed software. Operates faster than expected.
+1,Upgrade computer,If you have a new computer or maybe newer that 2003 this cable will work if you are working with one older than that like me it doesn't work. So now I have this wonderful cable and waiting to get an upgraded computer to match.
+1,"what a rip off, sony's using customers as cashcows, get the cable from apple instead for only $29!","I spent a couple hours, trying to get transfer DV from my camcorder to my mac powerbook. After hours and hours I had to realize that the USB cable delivered with the sony camcorder was absolutely worthless. If you don't own a sony VAIO (which in my opinion just a overdesigned peace of fancy 007 gear with an i.Link connection, which no other PC/MAC has)your getting frustrated pretty quick. I would have given the cable a 5 star rating, but the way I had to get the cable, by having to buy it seperately, is a big rip off. However I found the exact same cable in an apple store called ""Thin Fire Wire"". The exact same cable (1.8 Meter 4 to 6 pin to be exact) for only $29 and it works just fine. So check out an apple store near you and save some money.Shame on you Sony."
+2,good,good why would I want to keep writing writing and writing while all I wanted to say is good. strange.
+2,nice and simple,"I looked everywhere for a nice, simple design. I must have browsed hundreds of different styles. Anchor Hocking's Bolera set is just right - simple but not obviously.The glass is just wide enough for cleaning thoroughly by hand and the bottom has a nice weight to it as well - not easy to knock over. The sides aren't terribly fragile, but they're not uncommonly sturdy either. I have broken a few."
+1,Phantom Glasses - Beware!,"Ordered on September 24, 2005 -- delivery now estimated by Amazon ""sometime"" after December 24, 2005. Three months (or more) for delivery seems excessive. Amazon should be ashamed for treating customers this way."
+1,Complaint,"I first saw this ad before Christmas, and decided to check back later. I have checked 7 times since then and the glasses are never in stock, but I should ""Get in line""?I don't shop at Amazon in order to be ""in line"" for 2 months.Does this stuff exist or is simply a method to get you ""on the line""?"
+1,"Great graphics, no story line, no point.","great if you like doing stupid tasks in a tony hawk style manner. only problem is the time clock is always ticking making this an arcade adventure rather than a video game. Don't waste the money, good graphics or not, this game is not entertaining."
+1,Flatout is flat,"This game has some good qualities, but the pure racing person will have issues, as you gain $ for running into objects and cars, which blows. You are in a race and losing, so blast your car and everyone around you to get $$ for the next race. Realistic? Not. They don't even have a view from inside the car, it is a bumper view with no part of the car visible. The interface with arrow buttons is bad, and you can't even race online, just by LAN. In short, stick with Leadfoot or DTRSC and you will be at least $40 better off.jc"
+1,Copy Protection Breaks Game,"I have one of the newer AMD Dual Core processors. After installing this game I attempted to play and it bombed out.Searching on support forums, it appears the copy protection software has a problem with dual core processors (amd and intel). And it doesn't look like the game maker is going to release a patch any time soon. Too bad, I really like the original game and was hoping to have more fun with the sequel."
+1,"If you believe people have an eternal soul, this book is not for you.","If you believe people have an eternal soul, this book is not for you. If you believe death is the end physically and spiritually, and you want your child to believe that, maybe you will like this book. I found it not comforting at all, and not what I want my child to believe."
+2,Helpful in time of loss,"This book simply explains the process of living and dying, by giving examples of the lifecycle of certain animals and how they eventually die. It could have had alittle more emotion, because there is always emotion connected to losing a loved one. Even children feel that emotion or loss."
+2,A great choice if you're looking for something simple,"Very simply, with few words, this book explains that there is a beginning and an end. In the middle is life. Beginnings and endings are going on around us all the time. For plants, animals and humans too. Everything has its own lifetime, some short & some long.Doesn't overdo it in sentiment or with pictures. There is typically 1 pictured item per page, not a lot to look at. This is perfect for the premise of this book staying simple & too the point."
+2,You'll read it and discover why you need it,"I used to think that there was no strategy, per se, to fishing a lake--a big tub of water you trolled until you got an arbitrary hit.This book takes an almost forensic view of a lake's features--water layers, vegetation, etc.--and shows how to read them and catch fish. It's much more detailed than I expected and I came away with a real sense of how to find trout as quickly as possible."
+2,Great books on fly fishing,"I have read many authors on the subject of fly fishing. Dave Hughes is a great writer. He puts it in a language a beginner can understand. I am not a beginner but I really like to read his books. I had several of his books and gave them to our new county library. Then I missed them, so I went on amazon and re-bought several of them. Great service! Would do it again. Tight lines."
+1,Break too easily,"My step-daughter got a set of glasses, and 3 family members cut themselves because they broke as they were washing them. I thought I'd replace her [poorly made] and dangerous ones with these, due to what I thought of as the quality name brand Anchor Hocking. She already got a different set of glasses, so I kept them for myself. One was broken in the box when I opened them up. I thought no big deal. I started using them, and within a month, of the 16 total, I am down to only one large one and four small ones. I also have 2 less butterfly stitches and 6 less bandaids in my cabinet. My daughter informed me that these were the EXACT glasses she experienced the same problems with. I am sorry to discover that Anchor Hocking is no longer going to be associated with quality, as it used to be in the past."
+2,"Owned these for years, they're great!","I love the look of these, and they've been a great value--about seven years ago I bought four of all 4 sizes, and only two are gone (my grandchildren love the oversized ones)! In 40 years, I never found glasses that went with everything, and survived, so I'm stocking up with this large set of my favorite sizes. Thank you, Amazon.com!"
+1,"Very ordinary performances, mediocre video quality","The musical performances here are quite dull. There is nothing wrong about them except that the musicians seem to be simply doing their job and nothing else. If I had paid good money for this concert in person, I would have been highly disappointed. The video quality is even worse. The DVD is cheap but not cheap enough to justify its purchase."
+1,Poor engineering,This series of DVDs offers some fine performances along with a great deal of annoyance. The top menu offers no access points to most of the listed repertory. Tried on several different machines the problem is persistant. At least the price is reasonable if you don't mind fast forwarding through all tracks to get to the later pieces.
+1,Difficult product,"I bought this DVD for the Mozart Symphony #35. However, it is very difficult to access the work. I finally figured out that the only way to do it is to fast forward through the final movement of the Lebrun Concerto. This problem was in evidence on several different DVD players one of which can track DVDs with any region code. There are some wonderful performances on this series. Too bad the engineering is so poor."
+1,pitchshifter is not the same!,"When i first heard about deviant, i thought it would be something great (judging by previous records and the way Ps developed in their musical style). But after finally listening thru it i suddenly realised PS was trying to go mainstream. Their new CD is so much alike with Korn or limp bizkit music it was terryifing. I couldn't understand why Ps chose to opt out of the electronics towards more punk/rock style. In general this CD has some good tracks (2 to be exact), but it not deliver the goods like the previous CD's did. I AM SORELY DISSAPOINTED!"
+1,What happened to Pitchshifter?,"The Pitchshifter sound that has been forged over their last 5 or so releases, culminating wonderfully with ""www.pitchshifter.com"" has here been stripped to a watered-down sound that could have come from any of 1,000 other bands who are wasting our time (and money) these days. The Pitchshifter formula of brutal guitars mixed with programed drums and other industrial and electronic affects was unlike anything else on the musical scene. That sound is completely gone on this CD--reducing their punishing onslaught to something that MTV would have little problem broadcasting. A very disappointing CD."
+1,"Why, Pitchshifter?","This album sucks bad. I can't believe Jello participated in this. The only reason could be the lyrics, which are the only thing good about this album. If I read the lyrics but never listened to the music, I would like something about this product. This music is mainstream pseudo-post-(wannabe)punk garbage a la Korn (who also sucks). Too bad pitchshifter changed so drastically. Their first few were really good."
+2,Brilliant,"Once again Pitchshifter seems to have outdone themselves. With cuts like ""Hidden agenda"" and ""Condescension"" How can one go wrong. With Pitchshifter's hard-edged combination of punk, techno, and metal; and the brutal social commentary, this easily became one of my favorties."
+2,very good,"i agree that pitchshifter has changed from their previous album, but i wouldnt go so far as to say they sound anything like limp bizkit (thank god), as one of the previous reviewers said. the entire cd is listenable, but some are quite a bit better than others. i would choose tracks one and seven as my favorites. as good as this cd is, it isnt as good as www.pitchshifter.com. i hope their style of music influences some other bands, because it can be a beautiful thing. heheh."
+1,Bratz Helmet,"When I ordered this product, I didn't see a size chart and I was sent a size that is not suitable for the purpose intended."
+2,Classic movie,"Gopichand Jasoos is a private detective. Bela who is Gopi's neighbor, is to marry Jeetendra on her fathers insistence. She wants Gopi to find out more about his character. Gopichand sets on his work. His simplicity leads him to other way and in confusion he follows Prem Chopra instead of Jeetendra, where he detects that Prem Chopra, along with his three friend is planning to loot a bank. Gopi informs Bela that Jeetendra is a man with evil thoughts. The bank is looted and unfortunately Bela's father is the manager of this bank. He and Bela approach Gopichand and thrusts him the work of getting back the loot. Does he succeed this time? Watch Gopichand Jasoos."
+2,Beautiful glasses at a great price!,"These are very attractive looking glasses that feel very nice. They are well made and not flimsy, yet they are not heavy to hold. They make whatever you are drinking seem to be more of a treat."
+2,Great Everyday Glassware,"Though the Carlyle glassware is currently out of stock, I decided to write a review assuming they'll be back. I bought these glasses over a year ago after noticing that I was down to mismatched glasses in the cabinet that I didn't like much.After looking around the store, I decided on these. Generally, I like to buy glasses at a physical store because of the ""touch"" factor. Each of the exterior widening ""steps"" in the design helps keep the glass from slipping from one's grasp. Simple, but very cool idea that looks good too. It's been great for kids (runs in the family). They come out of the dishwasher looking great. I also like the idea that this is an old design from the 1930's.Finally, maybe the best thing; they're tough, and don't break when you'd expect. We've accidentally knocked them off a side table onto our marble floor too many times and are always amazed that they're in one piece.These are great for everyday use and I highly recommend them."
+2,Wonderful,My mother brought the first book of the series with us as reading material on a 4 week holiday in Scotland. I imediatly fell in love with it and upon returning to Canada devoured the series. They are incredibly exciting and the series as a whole is a must read. I recommend them to anyone who wants a good plot at an easy writing level.
+2,Perfect Christmas gift!,"Very happy with purchase. Item was shipped fast, nicer than expected and the price was very reasonable. Ping to be a nice Christmas gift."
+2,Ramazing,"Wow..thats basically all i can say. I bought the cd, then realized that they were playin live like 20 minutes from my house. They put on an amazing show! They closed it with do you call my name, then went backstage. The crowd started chanting, ""ONE MORE SONG!!"" The drummer came out and started playing again. Then all the rest came back out and played one last song. Ra is underrated and a great bunch of guys. I got my cd autographed by all 4 and i got a picture with them. Buy From One, Duality, and SEE THEM LIVE!! My ears are still ringing."
+2,Awsome Album for an Awsome Band,"This CD is absolutely great. They have some great full sounding tracks. I had heard a few songs on the radio, and so I bought the CD and absolutely loved virtually every song on the CD.Also had a chance to see these guys in concert, and personally thought they were better live than on the album. Dont pass up a chance to buy the album or see them live!"
+1,These guys really suck.,"This cd is horrible!!! I thought that it might sound a little like there first, but it just sounded weird. It was so bad that when i put it in my cd player, i started bleeding from my ears. Skip this cd for gods sake and by something better like a rake or a loaf of bread."
+2,"Never bought the first one, this isn't bad.","Considering how much bad music is out there these days, this was nice to come across. Covers a wide range of topics and moods, musicianship is pretty good. I'd recommend it to just about anyone. My tastes are usually heavier and more progressive - Rush, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Queensryche. But I like this disc too."
+2,Another RA Gem!,"For those of you that read my review for ""From One,"" pretty much what I said in that review is a repeat. This is an excellent CD, though toned down ""From One,"" it still rocks. You can't go wrong with ordering BOTH at the same time (that's what I did). BTW, I think RA does ""Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"" BETTER than Police originally did it!!! ;^)"
+1,"From Zero to Unfortunately, Duality","When I first heard Ra's ""From Zero"" I was in awe. A band that used cool effects, Egyptian scales, and was moderately heavy--the perfect mix for me. Then, Duality came out.Duality demonstrates a lack of creativity that was once there in Ra. I wouldn't say they evolved, I'd say they devoled. They still use effects, but rarely and they don't have as big of an impact. On top of that they hardly sound Egyption on the album. As for this album, Ra sounds more like other bands, but they are still distinct. I just wish they went in a different direction.I do want to say that their are some really awesome songs like Fallen Angels, Undertaken, and Taken. The other tracks are bad either, it's just that I expected a whole lot more."
+1,17 years old and it shows,"Well, I might have agreed with the other reviewers if I hadn't ordered ""Strength Ball Training"" by Goldenberg and Twist at the same time. This book seems very amateurish by today's standards. It's a thin paperback with hand-drawn sketches. Maybe this was considered okay back in 1991, but this is 2008. SBT gives you all of the exercises in this book plus many more, updated with recent training science background, illustrated with photographs of actual people, plus a DVD with videos illustrating many of the exercises! And it's the same price! Come on, get into this century. Amateur productions like this one just don't cut it anymore."
+1,So so only,Very basic . More challenging and rewarding exercises not covered . Many routines designed to be done with a partner than alone
+2,Wonderful,It just helps to have God's word there for you in the area or topic you need to focus on. Very helpful and easy to use.
+1,poor service from amazon,wow this is the first time im ever writing a review for a cd i never got to listen to (thanks to the poor slow sevice from amazon).Ordered this item april 15 2011 .First i was supposed to get it by april 29th then they pushed it to may 27th poor timing for amazon because they screwed up a previous order .I cancelled this order it was supposed to be an anniversary gift for my husband .I suggest people be careful when ordering this product because it will take its sweet time getting there if it does at all or maybe you will get it by next year.I was being very generous rating 1 star not for the music but for the poor service i will not be re ordering
+1,Not a scholarly book,"The book was written by progressives as an attempt to rewrite history about the Christian heritage of the Americans who signed the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. This is not a scholarly work. It has no footnotes for reference. It was debunked by scholars the next year after it was written. It is an interesting reading to understand the effort that the authors and the people they represent would go to to advance their political agenda. It is a very unfactual book that distorts truth. With this understanding, people should read scholarly books to understand the Christian legacy of these people."
+1,Mindless and thoughtless,"Regardless of you religious beliefs, this book is the biggest waste of time since Ernest Goes To Jail. PLEASE freakin' tell me these guys aren't college professors. Never has a less researched, less thought-provoking book ever been written. It is an insult to read. Don't waste your time."
+1,FOR LOVE OF GOD AND COUNTRY,"Please I read this book to give chance to opposition but found no credibility in the writers themselves. No Footnotes come on. Please go to [...]or even better go to their wallbuilders live podcast and find out about what the forefathers intended. They talk of the true definition of seperation of church and state. While at the same time hold ownership of articles that are displayed at the Smithsonian. They own thousands of articles including forefather letters and journals. In their own words letting you know from fact that this was to be a God Fearing Nation. David Barton offers books with insight into this subject for real minimal prices. I have seen his books and cd's on amazon. Doesnt it make sense to trust the words directly from our forefathers hand written words, or atleast from some one that owns the actual articles. See for yourselves please. May God Bless America."
+1,This work has NO citations - not a scholarly book,"This work has NO citations. It is not a scholarly book. The note in the back of the book mentions a few sources, but there are no direct citations for most of their ""godless"" assertions in the text of the book. Thus, the authors take huge liberties with their assertions. They ignore blaring facts such as over half of the signers of the Constitution had degrees in divinity."
+1,Brain washing,"I would like note that if you look at the footnotes for this book as to where they got there information, they do not have a shred of evidence to back them up. They simply state they they have forgone the traditional footnotes and that we should believe them just because they have a PHD. I know that if I were writing any type of paper for these gentlemen in college they would fail me if I didn't show where I got my information. Furthermore, There is a man in Texas who has the world's largest collection of artifacts from our founding fathers and he has loads of evidence which point to the extreme opposite. In fact he has a copy of bibles that were printed and distributed to every family in America through funding from Congress. I would encourage anyone who sees this to watch the documentary called ""MONUMENTAL"" by Kirk Cameron, exposes the truth about our constitution writers and points out the damage that books like these have caused to our society."
+1,This is fallacious,wow this book is very misleading if your a layperson do your research. You will see this textbook everywhere but if you go to were the evidence is this argument completely falls apart are founding fathers printed the first English bible lol but yet these guys say there atheist and agnostic this is funny this book is not documenting a single thing.
+1,"Baseless, made up propaganda","This is a book that is used in colleges across America, but contains almost no primary source quotes, no footnotes, no endnotes, and thus no scholarly support for any of it's assertions. Did the author even bother to read the founders' letters, speeches, published works, etc? Probably not, bc actual quotes from those who founded this country would really get in the way of their made up speculation, hearsay, and biased opinions masquerading as historical fact. Pathetic."
+1,the man from utah,"the movie was so blurry you could hardly see it,it wasnt verygood thank you carol meeks"
+1,Definitely not her best.,"Okay, this was the first Night World book that I read, and it seemed pretty good. But compared to LJS's other books, this is pathetic. I don't know, most of her books are great, but really! Gillian is a weak character who is shallow enough to think that popularity is all that matters. David is boring and predictable, and I think Angel (or Gary) would have been much better for her. I wouldn't go for David because he acts all protective and stupid. Also, it makes the whole soulmate thing boring and not dangerous because the lost witch (Gillian) doesn't even know she is a witch at first. I think that LJS's other books are a lot better. ~Ondine"
+2,Pretty Awesome!!,"This book, was in my opinion, pretty good. Not one of her best, but it was good. I really liked the story, and I really liked the characters. To me, the story had a different meaning, than most people had seen. If you read between the lines, you see that this is what a lot of people hope for. To be popular, to be perfect in every aspect, and to have power. I really liked this book, and reccomend it to anyone who likes Lisa Jane Smith, or anyone who likes books about ""Creatures Of The Night"" :)"
+1,Everlasting Love--what else?,"This book was not the best. It was boring and the characters were underdeveloped. I liked the idea that Gillian WASN'T gorgeous, rich, and plain perfect, but in a snap she became the typical LJ Smith character. I love the idea of soulmates and everything, but I think these kids find their soulmates too easily, and how come everyone in LJ Smith books have to be SO perfect? Maybe if they were not so gorgeous--really how many gorgeous people are there in the world who are ""perfect"" on top of that? If you want to read LJ Smith, read the trilogies or even the other Night World books because this book reads like LJ Smith was getting desperate for a ""new"" idea."
+2,This book is great! Get it now! Don't hestitate!,"This book was wonderful and enjoyable, just like all the other Night World books. I was so smitthen with all the books that I even composed a poem on it.This book is greatGuranteed to make your eyes go redReally, I'm not lyingyou may even go swimming"
+2,Pretty Good,"I've read all of the Night World books, and this is a great book, but I must say, it's not L. J. Smith's best"
+1,I can't belive LJS wrote this,"I am a huge LJS fan, I have read almost all of her books well over 10 times except this one. It was so boring I really disliked to book. It didn't have anything to do with the NW until the book was almost done, and Gillian was so pathetic and whimpy. David.... I really didn't like his character at all."
+2,it was good i dont see the problem,it was different and maybe not her best but it was still good. i mean it did have soulmates in and we got to see ash again which gains any book about three stares however short a time its for. i hope as is in the last book
+1,This book wasn't near as good as the others,Gillian came off as a wimp. Angel was ok. They should have made Gillian seem more like a real girl and not someone from a soap opera.
+1,the worst book in the entire night world series!!!,"this is the worst night world book that i owned and im sure every1 agrees this 1 [is bad] alot/ first of all gillian is a stupid little sissy whining girl who cared only bout the stupidest things - being popular and getting her crush david to notice her obvioulsy she wasnt being herself she was just like every1 else- wanting to be popular like it was the most important thing in the world to her thats is very stupid of her 2nd the plot was really stupid and boring and didnt mention any vamps, witches, or shapeshifters or the night world in particular. another reason why this book [is bad] the only part i like is that there's an apppearance by one of my fave characters of the series-ASh i swear he would be more funner 2 read if the book was only bout him!!! angel wasnt a good character either and david [wasn't either]!! i recommend teens 2 not by this book it really stinks alot!!"
+1,not the best book!!,"well first of all i thought that this was the worst night world book in the series and believe me i have and read all 9 of them. Gillian is just so shallow and a little sissy the only thing she wants is to be popular and have David as her bf like its the most important thing in the world!! i thought David was stupid too he seem to only fall in love with Gillian because of her transformation to being well liked he was just being shallow and really stupid. i think Gillian and David are the most stupidest characters in the entire night world series!! so far this was not the best book so far. the only part i liked was where Ash showed up i was totally happy when he was in this book. he is just funny and such a hottie to be with. the other books i recomend is Witchlight, Daughters of darkness, Soulmate, The chosen, and Black dawn."
+2,Angel?,"Gillain, a shy girl, is rescued from near death by an angel.The Angel helps Gillain get things she never had, like poularityand the attention from a guy she likes, whose name is David (which has a girlfriend). Angel tells Gillain to hurt people to get what she wants. it gets to the point where Gillain can't take it anymore and she wants him to go away. Gillain gets into alot of trouble with Angel and doesn't know how to make him go away. So what Gillain does is she...*Want to know the rest, read the book and you'll find out*I'ts a really good book!"
+1,I can't believe she wrote this!,"LJS's other books are great, but this one was so boring! There was absolutely nothing dangerous about Gillian and David being in love, and that's the whole point of this series! Also, it's kind of unlikely that someone could just cut her hair and wear makeup and then suddenly be popular. I didn't like Gillian at all. She's superficial, not to mention being Little Miss Weakling. David was an idiot because he fell for her as soon as he saw her with short hair and makeup. Let's get realistic! He cheated on the SATs and Gillian still wants to support him. Plus, he's BORING! LJS's other books are all 5 stars in my opinion, but I hated this one."
+1,Worst book by LJ!,"Totally hated this book. Now, don't get me wrong, I love LJS and most of her books. Actually, all of her books except this one. Totally borring and predictable."
+1,Labor Can Do No Wrong,"This old book (written in the 1950s) is published by a labor union because mainstream publishers would not touch it. Union people love this book because it makes union leaders out to be martyrs and saviors of the world, standing up to those mean, greedy old corporate capitalists. For these authors, the story of labor is black and white, no shades of gray. Labor can do no wrong and never has done any wrong. The Molly Maguires were not draft dodgers and murderers, but innocent martyrs who got framed. The Homestead rioters were poor oppressed immigrants asserting their right to take control of steel mills, and are not not to be blamed for beating and shooting the police or trying to assassinate the company president. The western miners headed by Communist Big Bill Haywood didn't really blow up mines with dynamite, the mine owners did it just so they could blame the union. This book isn't history, it's a cartoon of history. Don't look for any balance, objectivity or nuance here."
+1,Left-Wing Propaganda,"This old chestnut of a book should be put out of its misery. It's written with style and a tone of authority, but careful reading shows that it is hopelessly slanted. On every significant point which involves historical uncertainty or controversy, the authors unquestioningly accept the left-wing/labor point of view and cynically disparage or totally ignore any other interpretation. This is Labor's ""untold"" story because no other reputable historians have ever had the nerve to write such an openly propagandistic book. Academic labor historians who think this book is so wonderful are merely showing their left-wing ideological colors. There are much better and more objective accounts out there."
+2,A Great Place to Start...,This is a must-read for anyone who wants to know where the modern labor laws and labor unions come from. It depicts in stark detail the criminal acts against American working people that do not show up in many textbooks.
+2,Asatru music in fine form,"Hagalaz Runedance contains ten tracks of wonderfully composed and sung songs which are written from a heathen perspective. Asatruar everywhere will absoutely love this music. It's done in a celtic/renissance style which is easy to listen to as well as learn to sing yourself. The emotions range from haunted to joyous and loss as the songs recount tales of old, and of loss and of joy.Hail to Hagalaz Runedance for creating this excellent work which will uplift the souls of all who may hear it!"
+2,"Not classic, but Inspiring haiku, bringing art into everyday","I received this book as a gift from a friend a couple of years ago which inspired our circle of friends to start our own little haiku challenge. The poetry in this book is a collection of snippets from the lives of ordinary but creative people. It proves that everyone can find a little bit of revelation in their lives, in things as simple as a map or mist rising in the cold. And by sending those little snippets to friends they stayed as much a part of each others lives as if they were right next door. I really recommend dipping into this collection and maybe even starting your own haiku challenge...it isn't meant to be classic haiku, but simply enlightenment in daily life, given with love from one friend to another."
+1,Three Lines Do Not Always Equal Haiku,"Haiku is a Japanese lyric with a deceptively simple form: 17 syllables in three lines of 5,7,5 syllables. Strictly speaking, a haiku must contain a ""season word"" and restrict itself to condensed, defined, natural imagery. Those are the outward rules, and they are rules which can be (and are) broken. It is in the inward force of a rich combination of Taoism, Buddhism and Shintoism that gives haiku it's power and grace. THE HAIKU YEAR, while an interesting experiment, is problematic in that much of it appears to imitate haiku and the powerful subtlety for which haiku is known is simply not there. Aspiring haiku writers would do better to consult the translations by R.H. Blyth, THE HAIKU ANTHOLOGY (of English language haiku) by Cor van den Heuvel, and the indispensable and well-respected THE HAIKU HANDBOOK by William Higginson."
+1,No stars but they all think they are and have stuff to say.,"You can be a rock star and not have a clue as to what haiku is. This book has been around. It has been the brunt of jokes in the haiku community. I can't say I know how to write a decent haiku but if you google, you WILL find some great haiku poets. PLEASE - if you don't have this book, keep it that way. It may have been a year but not a haiku one."
+1,Definitely NOT haiku - poetry? Maybe...,"This is indeed a book of 3-line poems passing itself off as haiku. This is not harmful certainly UNLESS an unwary reader picks it up and assumes that it is, basing all future opinions of this delightful poetic form on The Haiku Year.""There are those who regard haiku as a kind of 'do your own thing' poem, and never consider its foundations. But the haiku, as soon as it goes beyond the beginner's efforts, becomes a matter incorporating traditions and established values, aesthetic and otherwise, and can not be written well outside them."" - Robert Spiess"
+1,The only stars is the rocker,"You make it in rock and you think you can do it all. This book proves you can't. It is a truly poor excuse for a collection of haiku and it is particularly offensive because there are those who will buy it thinking it the real thing. Do yourself a favor and buy Higginson. You can look at this in a few minutes in the bookstore. It might be good for advanced classes in ""don't let this happen to you!"""
+1,It's the end of haiku as we know it...,"This is what has become of haiku in English- and it is all bad. Haiku in America in general is vastly misunderstood and each of the verses in this volume show it. Some have three lines, some do not, some have kigo, some do not. By the looks of this, one can deduce that these ""poets"" gleamed their knowledge of haiku from Kerouac (another haiku fraud) rather than Basho. This is just an experiment really, conducted by a circle of friends who jotted down their thoughts and sent them to one another. Please, please avoid this title if you really care about or want to learn about haiku. Amazon should allow ""0"" stars when rating items such as this!"
+2,Fun For Everyone,Witty and fun songs for everyone from as young as 2 to adult. Has a great message and highly recommended.
+2,The funniest CD out there,"The whole thing is worth its weight in gold just for the ""dance of the cucumber"" song....El baile del pepino, el baile del pepino..hmm hmm hmmm...I LOVE IT"
+2,Funny and all around Great!!!!!!,Larry the Cucumber makes this cd hilarious!!!!!This is a great Christian cd with great music that you can sing along with and never get tired of. You are bound to enjoy this cd! It has great life lessons just like the movies. I recommend this cd to any one of any age. You will definetly enjoy!
+1,Get ready for standardized test,"Horrible product! Too much talking about general stuff. Not enough real tests. Very low level of expertise. it is just ridiculous how people can get published with such book about nothing. Bits and pieces here and there. Please, Amazon, do not sell this book - too little of material for too much money. It's a SHAME!!!!!!!!!"
+1,There is more to this story ...,"I am the author of an article for ""The Skeptical Inquirer"" about the origins of ""The Mothman Prophecies."" The article, which appeared in the May/June 2002 issue, also may be read at the CSICOP web site.There, I describe the highly dubious role Gray Barker played in the background during the events surrounding this now-well-known West Virginia case. Barker was responsible for at least one telephone call (and possibly more) to John A. Keel and others in an attempt to generate interest in the Mothman and UFO accounts that were rampant at the time.Those who wonder what to believe about ""The Mothman Prophecies"" will gain greater insight into the situation by reading this article -- but only if they truly wish to understand that there is indeed ""more to the story."""
+1,poorly written nonsense,"The author apparently has some theory relating to unexplained phenomena, but you'll never figure out what it is from reading this book. He strings together repetitive descriptions of ""unexplained"" events, without coherent narrative or structure.The book is filled with ludicrous claims about what ""scientists know"" or ""studies have shown."" Of course there's no support for the claims.Don't waste your time on this book."
+1,Boring,"Garbage. The author is no different from the other 50,000 lunatics running around the country chasing lights. The only difference is this guy wrote a book. Watch the X Files instead.."
+1,"Dull, Disjointed","Two hundred pages into the book, and I'm still waiting for a cogent theme to emerge. Poorly written, poorly documented, and thin...in other words, perfect fodder for a commercial movie."
+1,Bogus...bunk...B-A-loney,"I enjoy reading about ""unexplained phenomena"". I really do. I love ""real"" ghost stories and the like. However, I prefer an author to take a very scientific stance, exhausting all possibilities. Keel does not. He's a ""true believer"" and that's the problem.Somewhere in the book he supposes that this mysterious Mothman could have been a man on a hang-glider. ""Wow,"" I thought. ""That could almost be construed as logical."" However, he IMMEDIATELY debunks that theory with a statement to this affect: ""But hang-gliders were not very well known at that time.""*shaking my head*Whatever...the man needed to become familiar with Occam's Razor."
+2,"Good story, but very skeptical about the writer.","I like the book just because it was fun to read, but very skeptical about the way the writer admits he had seen ufo sightings night after night in chapter 10 of the book. My question is why in the world a guy like John Keel arms himself with only a flashlight and not a camera. He obviously sets himself up to see strange lights but does not bring a camera to capture the event. Unless he makes a book that has pictures for us to examine, and not hording all the evidence for himeself. Then I will have put him in the ""Good story teller"" catagory and not a ""ufooligist"". I must admit I am tired of all the hidden evidence about this matter, and I think we are all ready for the truth. If you want my opinion I just threw all his credibility in the bin. I must admit I really enjoyed this book."
+1,Disappointing,"The Mothman story is indeed a fascinating one. Unfortunately, the same adjective cannot be applied to ""The Mothman Prophecies."" John Keel's theories regarding the nature and origin of UFOs in general and Mothman in particular are more bizarre than the phenomena themselves. I was also put off by Mr. Keel's tedious obsession with men (in black) behaving badly.I've given this singularly overrated book two stars, rather than only one, because it does supply some (albeit nowhere near enough) information on the extraordinary occurrences of more than 30 years ago."
+1,"repetitive, lackluster","I wanted to read this before seeing the film. Wow, what a bore. Keel's book reads like some scatter-shot diary with himself as the narrator. Maybe this stuff was revelatory back when it was originally published, but now with the X-Files cultural phenomena and all the other media about UFOs and the paranormal floating around, this seems pedestrian in comparison. The descriptions are always the same. Only the names change each chapter/sighting/contacting.Also, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK before seeing the movie. It will sap some of your enjoyment from Mark Pellington's excellent film (in fact, I was amazed at how well screenwriter Richard Hatem took this dross and put a narrative structure around it, but that's another review that belongs elsewhere....)"
+1,mothman-putting the loose ends together?,"I found the movie leading in many directions....Why was John's wife appearing in Point Pleasent? Was this the mothman? Why did John appear for Gordon 3 nights at 2:30 a.m? These questions were never answered in the movie.... or did I miss something? The movie ran long for me, maybe because of the loose ends. I could be wrong, you decide. Go see the movie......"
+1,Very Detailed and Never Ending,"I usually like the books better than the movie. It is an interesting book although it touches on everything and seems to repeat itself time after time. The movie focused more on the actual ""mothman"" and I felt the book just mentioned it among many other things. This book should have been named ""Mothman, Men In Black, UFOS, and the Kitchen Sink."" I was glad to be done with this book. Don't waste your money on this book, check it out from the library."
+2,Paranormal epic,"This book is a rarity in UFO literature, primarily b/c most UFO books present their information in dates and names and places and events ... in a sense, completely without any feeling or substance beyond the 'happening.' The shocker of the ending of THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES you already know if you read the 1st chapter, but, as you've been drawn further and further into the lives of the main participants, the ending hits you like a sledgehammer b/c you've spent the last 250 pages forgetting all about it. More UFO books should be written with this humanistic approach; perhaps then the subject wouldn't be so taboo."
+2,A must for Fortean buffs,"Believe It or Not? Well, frankly, I don't believe all of it, though I'm sure those folks in West Virginia saw something mighty interesting. But in all the lengthy annals of Fortean/ supernormal/ paranoia-lit journalism, Keel does stand out as an author with an above-average storytelling ability. He also has the ability to not take himself entirely seriously, a trait often sorely lacking in the genre. With all that and a trans-phenomenon Grand Unified Theory of Weird Stuff to offer, this book is definitely worth checking out for those interested in the field."
+2,GET THIS BOOK WHILE ITS STILL IN PRINT,"Investigators like John Keel don't seem to exist anymore, so get this book while it's still in print for an honest approach toward unexplained phenemenon. It will probably never be able to compete with the books that assure us we are being visited by ET's, angels/demons and/or ancient deities. People want something to believe in. ""Belief is the enemy"",warns Keel. How many paranormal researchers do you know would say that? We are goldfish in a fishbowl being watched over and toyed with, but by What? This is the question Keel will leave you with and that will keep you staring wide eyed up at the ceiling late at night in bed..."
+1,the movie was better,"Usually the book is always better. In this case, no way. I found it to be just a bunch of disjointed ramblings and partial recounts of what happened. I couldn't even finish it and gave it away. The movie didn't follow the book at all, but at least there was a thread of a storyline to follow."
+1,Where's the beef or Mothman in this case?,"There is a lot about the 60s' that for obvious reasons, I have forgotten but I do remember that there were a lot of Instamatic cameras and 8 mm movie cameras around so I guess my question is: Why are there no pictures of this thing? I believe the good people of Point Pleasant saw something as there were at least 100 reported sightings of ""Mothman"" and I simply cannot accept the author's statement that all those camera's that the newspeople took along failed to work for one reason or the other.The movie was excellent but then it was not based entirely on this wacky book which is written in kind of a random fashion and is not all that good in the first place. ""Show me the pictures."""
+1,Pretty disappointed,"I saw the movie and was intrigued enough to read the book, which I thought would maybe give a better idea of what really happened in West Virginia that year. I was disappointed to find that Mr. Keel spent a lot of time dwelling on UFO encounters and the history of UFO encounters and spent little time talking about the events in West Virginia, other than how it blended with the history of UFO-logy. The movie was more interesting, and I don't know how they developed a movie based off of this book. I didn't buy the book to read about Air Force involvement (or maybe lack thereof) in UFO sightings or about how Mr. Keel had been hunting UFOs and UFO witnesses. A big letdown."
+1,Little Value,"It is understandable why his other books, according to his own admission, were not well received.Mr. Keel offers some rather off the wall explanations with little or nothing in the way of proof except HIS word. For those unfamiliar with this subject, controversial as it is, the book may have some interest even if of very little value.Mr. Keel dismisses, with a wave of his hand, everything written by valid and serious investigations. Admittedly there are those who have written who do not deserve to be taken seriously and Mr. Keel is at the top of that list.Desmond"
+1,A waste of time,"Don't get me wrong, I believe in UFOs and certainly Mothman, since my friend's aunt saw it, but 90% of this ""nonfiction"" book is nonsense. Keel's semi-acurate listing of the real life mystery of Mothman wins it a single star, but the speculation that he pushes as the gospel truth is laughable, and is mostly based on questionable facts and ideas that are theoretical at best. If you want to know about Mothman read James Cohen's Book of Mysterious Beasts, if you want to waste your time and Amazon's time, buy The Mothman Prophecies."
+1,So What,"If you are looking for a great story that will really drag you into it, don't read this book. Lord help me I thought I would go crazy and only got through the first three chapters. There is not an ounce of structure to this. It's just a bunch of thoughts and ""reports"" of sightings of UFO's, ""mothmen"" and other oddities. I'm not sure if Keel intended for this to be a re-telling of things he believed really happened or if he honestly thought he was writing a novel. I can't take anymore, I give up and usually I'll read just about anything all the way through to give it a fair chance. All of these little scraps of sitings in no order whatsoever make me say... So what?!?!?!?!"
+1,Thoroughly Debunked,"This book is typical Keel--chock-full of anecdotes, skewed information, speculation, hoaxes (many of Keel's ""weird"" experiences in the case were jokes perpetrated by Gray Barker)--all presented as factual reporting.""Mothman"" does not exist. Several writers--most notably Joe Nickell--have thoroughly debunked the incident. But true facts have never stopped Keel.I'm a fan of Keel's writings, but you have to take them with a grain of salt. This is not one of his best efforts, and it rankles me that he positions himself as a serious journalist."
+1,Mothman Fiction,The author claims the book is factual. My gut feeling is it's fictional. As fiction it is not well written. Just a bunch of short tales kind of mixed together.
+1,Okay!?...,"I'll admit it, I didn't have a clue what was going on in this book (which claims to be real, but is obviously a work of fiction), nor did I really have much of a reason to.UFOs...Men in black...Mothmen...Abductees...government coverups...sightings...It's all here, and regardless makes no sense whatsoever.I actually walked into this thinking it was going to be great, that there would be a wonderful story based upon the legend of the mothman, but no I was bombarded with 266 pages of ""research"" having no really meaning, or thesis. Honestly, I say avoid this like the plague."
+1,"Initially interesting, eventually saw through him . . .","It was recommended to me by someone whom I think beleives in the interdimensional and non-ET aspect of it all. I kept an open mind, but finally came to the conclusion that John Keel wrote a fradualent and contrived story, with an underlying ""distracted"" attitude that in reality is quite insulting to the reader. The book is probably pure fiction, and if you seek more than fiction, then it is bordering on pure trash. As an ""investigator"" he poorly documents his findings. Don't buy it, check it out from the library, please."
+1,Reads Like Keel's dropped his notes and never rearranged them,"Excellent and suspenseful information. All over the place as far as the material. We travel back and forth from West Virgina to London to Ohio... and back again. Would have enjoyed it if the first part of the book was supporting information as to the phenomena itself and how it has indeed appeared elsewhere in history, how the phenomena ties to UFO sightings etc. but Keel's hypothesis that all paranormal activity comes from a parallel universe it difficult to believe, even for paranormal studies. I'm sure that is a first.Although the book was suspenseful and written well, it was just organized poorly. Revise, John. You can do it."
+2,Good Read,Good read. If half of what is written in this book is true; then are world is much stranger than we can imagine.One of my favorite books.
+1,Boring & Unbelievable Story,"Normally, I prefer books to movies, but Mothman Prophecies was not only boring, but unbelievable. Non-fiction! The story was a product of the author's imagination. Perhaps in 1975, when the novel was first copywritten, it was spectacular. To those who are thinking of purchasing this book, (especially after viewing the movie) I'd say pass it up, and purchase the VHS or DVD."
+1,Unidentified Reading Object,"I approached this book with a fairly open mind, expecting to read an interesting story about the strange events of 1967. Unfortunately, Mr. Keel's tendency to ramble and a strange, albeit somewhat fascinating, mixture of conspiracy theories, ""ufo"" sightings and Men in Black stories made the book an incoherent mess. The book begins and ends with the events of Point Pleasant, and spends the middle attempting to connect those events with literally hundreds of other experiences throughout the world and throughout history. ..."
+2,Interesting,"This was a very fascinating read. It does not focus only on Mothamn sightings, but all the other strange events that were supposed to have happened. If you are looking for a book that will prove Mothman exists, I don't think this is the proper book for you. It is mainly about what went on from the first sighting of Mothman to the felling of the bridge. There were a lot of strange happenings during that time. I read this as ""I'm presenting you with the information as to what heppened as I saw it and was involved in it, and you make up your mind as to whether its true or not""."
+1,Not what you'd expect!,"Although the movie was very well done for those who enjoyed a spooky and suspenseful story, the book however is not the movie. It seems that Hollywood took very few pieces from the book and turned it in to a great movie which is kind of the other way around from the usual book being better than the movie. This book is good if your a UFO buff only. It mentions the Mothman but other than that it was a very boring read as I expected to be reading about the same scenario as what I saw in the movie. I was extremely disappointed."
+1,huh?,I just don't get it? I thought this book was a story about the paranormal and all the town needed to do was buy some Raid.Also anybody can tell you moths just son't grow that big... now June Bugs well now that's a story.
+1,Amazon.com Customer Reviews...,"Don't waste your time reading them...They tell you absolutely nothing. Each entry contradicts the other.Remember, humans write these things."
+1,Is this a first draft?,"The little content contained is interesting.However, the entire book is short chapters of journal notes with the occasional splash of commentary thrown in.Badly written, poorly organized.He could have at least organized it chronologically.The constant way of making himself out to besome sort of superhero got very annoying very quickly."
+1,BORING!,"The subject matter is fascinating and has the potential to make an exciting, fast moving read. Unfortunately the presentation is disorganized, repetetive and BORING. I had to force myself to finish the thing and ended up wondering what the heck the point was meant to be. I certainly didn't feel that I had acquired any clear understanding of what happened in Point Pleasant; I didn't even get enough out of it to decide whether I believe any of the stories or not. If you want the book, borrow it from someone and save your money."
+1,A Let-Down...,"John Keel's ""Mothman Prophecies"" could be a great book if it actually concentrated on the ""Mothman"" sightings in and around Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the mid-to-late 1960's. Unfortunately, this book isn't really about the Mothman, but it should instead be entitled ""John Keel explains how the universe really works"". For every ""Mothman"" story that Keel relates in this book, he offers at least three other stories of his personal life, his adventures in researching the paranormal, and his decidedly offbeat theories about paranormal events and what causes them. This book isn't really about the ""Mothman"" sightings in West Virginia as much as it is a goofy memoir of John Keel's ""research"" into the world of UFOs, demons, ghosts, and other bizarre events. As someone who bought this book to read about the ""Mothman"" and not about Keel's disjointed ramblings and ravings, I was sorely disappointed. Not recommended."
+1,The Mothman in Bits and Pieces,"This book is NOT like the movie. In fact, I prefer the movie. The book is composed of bits and pieces of John Keel's and others' phenomenal experiences. It is difficult to read, not only because of the bad press printing, but also because it is very clipped and disjointed. I bought this book to delve further after seeing the movie, and ended up more confused. Go to the movie--forget the book!"
+2,"""It was a dark and stormy night""","John Keel's ""The Mothman Prophecies"" follows a usual form for ufology books: He presents a large collection of anecdotes, personal observations and experiences, mixes it with some debunking to woo the scientific mind, and throws in some ancient gods and goddesses, references to fairies, and a variety of religious ""sightings"". This is par for the course in this genre, and puts this reviewer in mind of Charlie Brown's standard beginning for tales, ""It was a dark and stormy night.""Despite its rather disorganized and somewhat repetitive presentation (again, fairly standard for this genre), Keel relates his narrative earnestly, and he will engage your interest. Men in Black? Saucer shaped vehicles with diamond-shaped windows? ""Thyroid-like eyes""? If this gets your attention, you'll enjoy ""The Mothman Prophecies.""The recent movie is based only loosely on Keel's research, by the way, and will fail to satisfy informed ufology readers."
+1,Lame,"This book [stinks]. I read this book only, because I seen the preview for the movie. It jumps around from one thing to the next. John Keel is a nut, ""the phone rang and nobody was there!"" ""That could only mean the time traveling space aliens, cause no human would be capable of calling my house and hanging up."" ""The CIA/FBI are out to get me"" Please!!! Go see a shrink."
+2,"Believe it or not, it's scary either way.","The great thing about this book is it works as a nonfiction book, if you're a believer and as a book of fiction, if you're a nonbeliever.If you believe in UFO's and monsters, the interviews with the people sound very sincere and convincing.If you don't believe in the subject, the book reads like a good horror novel with a tragic ending which is based on a true event"
+1,"Interesting, but read the fine print....","Ok, we have seen the movie, some of us have read Keel's book (this being a reprint). What no one seems to mention is the fine print located on the copyright page, which reads: ""This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously."" If you don't believe me, glance at the copyright page. Obviously, this paperback edition was prepared as a movie tie-in. Touted as a ""true event"" the publisher then informs us it is all a work of the ""author's imagination."" And therein must lie a lot of truth. Yes, the book is mildly entertaining, if a bit choppy in parts. My advice is, read THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES with a large dose of salt (and the movie is much better)."
+1,POOR QUALITY INCORRECT,"the item that is stated does not look like the stock graphics , the picture that is show is not what the item looks like . dont count on a good quality product"
+2,Great for the price!,"We love the flatware, due to the design. Attractive and dishwasher safe, but not too sturdy."
+1,cheap,"This flatware set is very pretty, but made very cheap. After several months of use, the ends became loose and several of them actually fell out. A complete and total waste of money."
+2,Awesome.,What can I say about this album that hasn't already been said? Nothing. Awesome album on every level.
+1,Why Can't I Rate at Zero Stars ?,"Come On, People !!!! I checked this out because Amazon emailed me saying it was top rated.... ??? Could it be because one of the ""songs"" is entitled ""Amazon"" ? Sex appeal !? Not !!!! - unless you want to have sex with a monkey.... And for those who think this is the best album they've heard in a long time - my condolences ! Seriously, this recording is nothing more than a possibly somewhat cute girl chanting gibberish over some low-fi computer generated noise loops. True artists should be outraged, and they would if they could stop laughing. I recommend steering way way clear of this sorry excuse for music. Please, people - don't let big music money tell you what is good - we all suffer for it in the end."
+1,Sound Catchy but mix with Terrorists,I have to agree some songs sound very catchy.But isn't she singing about some Terrorist Group in some Asian Island? I heard even MTV ban some of her songs because of that.
+1,surprised,she's sri lankan but it's like she's trying to be west indian or something. Ok it kind of works and she's really pretty but I think she would become even bigger if she marketed herself to bollywood and gave the music the dancehall sound. It would give her some nice exposure.
+1,OK,"You can tell the difference between this and the next. A couple of good songs, nothing spectacular. One song on this CD appears on the movie ""War"" with Jet-Li. Although I rate this with an OK, Im very tough. There's no sappy love ballads, no whiney boy songs. It's in your face, and strong."
+1,A Question,"Can someone please tell me how she managed to be signed by A!!!!record label, let alone one capable of putting her music (if that's what you call it) into the airwaves as much as it is."
+1,Terrible. Just terrible.,"People must really be desperate these days. Just because pretentious jerks who write bad music reviews for Rolling Stone and Pitchfork say this is good, doesnt mean it'll make you super-cool if you say you like it too. M.I.A. is HORRIBLE."
+1,Stop while you're ahead!,"Save your money or purchase a hammer when you buy this cd because all you'll want to do is hit yourself in the head for buying it in the first place. If not for that then you'll be hitting yourself just so you don't have to hear this woman's whinney voice, trust me. I bought this album just a few days ago and all I can say is..Well, you get the point.."
+1,ZZZZZZZZZZ.....snooze-fest,"Great, another socially aware electro-dance record. I can't wait for the an Iraqi to come out with one about the current US led invasion."
+2,"If this doesn't get you dancing, you have no pulse!","The single, ""Galang"" explodes like computerized firebombs! All quaking synths and bells and whistles and a beat that would get the dead to dance. Those who are expecting more run-of-the-mill ""crunky"" R&B can look elsewhere for that dreck. The album's combination of dancehall, Brazilian funk, grime and house with M.I.A.'s chirpy, sexy raps is hands down one of the best albums of the year. Own it now!!!"
+2,She's A Paradigm in the Making.,"If you don't believe in her politics, listen to the music - we can't all be John Lennon. But we could aspire to be Public Enemy - different genre, same ethos. With her minimalist approach, she jettisons a rapid-fire selection of rage, humour, politics [sometimes muddled and confusing], sex...but always arresting and thought provoking. Online pugilists argue the terrorist/Tamil revolutionary ties via her father, and while it's an important salient subject to spelunk, weaving the politico with the dance floor is an exhilarating art I can't overlook based on that writ - Madonna could learn a thing or two about juxtaposing them creatively [see American Life]. My grade: A"
+1,Gets old fast,"The first time through I really enjoyed the quick quirky beats, and the skits were sorta interesting as well. The novelty wore off after the first play through and it soon went from quick, quirky, and interesting to obnoxious, and boring. Perhaps this just isn't my style of music but I heard a lot of good things about this album and figured I'd give it a try. I found myself enjoying her biography a lot more than her album."
+2,Get your heart beating,"Mmmmmm hmmmmmm, wickedly wild. I've never been into dance music much but damn, I danced, and had fun while doing it. Not to mention I'm a sucker for politicly driven albums and it was an extra good year with both ted leo and now this. Standout tracks are definetely ""Amazon"" ""Bingo"" ""Pull Up The People"" ""Sunshowers"".....f it, any track is a standout track."
+2,brilliant raggamuffin,"I don't care about all the hype, I dig this record a lot. I play it, then I play it again. it's almost always in my head. I wish I had four more of her records. the performance is very loose and the production is really tight. rollicking, rowdy, catchy as hell. she's got a great spark."
+2,Captivated by Arular,"My 10 year old daughter and my 61 year old butt can't get enough of Arular. Masterfully edited - as tight and rich as the Beatles at their peak. The dad loves the mechanical electronic aspects. The girl has to sing along with the singsong poetry and just dance to it.Maya's voice is awesome. My brother's reaction was that he doesn't like foreigh sounding funny voices in his music, so this isn't for everyone. But it's not just for open minded college students. This is the real thing. This is a most favored treat in our huge and eclectic music collection.As with other reviewers, we, too, are put off by the violent images, but for us it has the authentic feel of a window into the revolutionary third world."
+2,Too good for Sepos,"This album is innovative and fun, blending various styles to create one slick and catchy sound. It is a refreshing change to bland Strokes-wannabies and the same old homogenised Fiddy/G-Unit output and what a surprise you Yanks don't seem to understand or appreciate it! I've even read reviews on here criticising her accent - SHE'S FOREIGN WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?!? I've read other reviews attacking her political agenda - WHAT DO FIDDY AND HIS GOONS RAP ABOUT??? Guns, Beatches and Drugs that's what!!!! At least MIA has something intelligent to say. Isn't freedom of speech a constitutional right for you guys anyway??? Open your ears and your wallet and buy a copy now!!!"
+2,It'll get in your head ...,"I saw the video for Galang on BPM and was laughing out loud. This skinny little Sri Lankan girl was spitting out london ghetto rap while dancing crazily in front of a cartoon backdrop. But the next few days, something about the beat stayed in my head. I had to hear it again. I did, and I taped it, and the more I listened to it the more I realized I wanted to hear more. I found it at a store and bought it. On the bus ride home I didn't much care for it, but like the Galang video, it stayed in my head. Everytime I listened to it I liked it a little bit more. It's like watching Pulp Fiction, each time you see it, something appears to you that you missed before that makes the whole thing make more and more sense. By now, it is one of my favourite CD's and I don't even listen to this genre (if it even fits into any genre) regularly. It isn't for everyone, but if you have a good subwoofer and an open mind for something unique...give it a shot."
+2,blows you up before you go...,"Probably the most best album that will be released this decade. It has great significance in a post-9/11 world. M.I.A. has no qualms about mentioning bombs, guns, terrorists and racism in her songs. Every track stands out, the previous release tracks 'Sunshowers' and 'Galang,' probably some of the best tracks of 2004, are overshadowed by 'Pull Up The People' and 'Bucky Done Gun.'M.I.A. is truly is TuPac of the third-world."
+1,bloody awful,"sounds like a third world elementary school class on a field trip to a crack factory. if this music is so revolutionary and worldly, how come the only people listening to it are skinny white boys who wear hats with earflaps indoors?"
+2,"MIA: Hip Hop's Nice, Nice Fighter","She's ""got the beats to make ya burn"" - This is the future of Hip Hop. These 10 songs (plus a ""hidden"" bonus track) are fascinating and fun. The ""extra"" re-release track ""U.R.A.Q.T."" samples the theme of TV's ""Sanford & Son"". My favorite tracks are ""Hombre"", ""10 Dollar"", and the steel-drum laden ""Bingo""."
+2,"rhythmic, textured, danceable electronic music","i love this music, but i can see how some people wouldn't. i guess reading through the reviews here says the same thing: this doesn't try to be the kind of music my mother would like (or some of my coworkers). but that must be obvious if you listen to the samples amazon provide.but otherwise, this is pretty sweet - it strikes a nice balance between playing with new ideas/sounds on the one hand and keeping a steady groove on the other. ""commerical experimental"" in a good way - and i think that's a very challenging target.as for the politics and trying to second guess whether this woman is ""for real"" - it doesn't matter unless you don't like the music. good music doesn't need to (and usually doesn't) match my politics. why on earth should it? if you don't like the music, fair enough. but to argue that you don't like music because of the attitude or the politics - what's with that? you're confusing music with something else, i think."
+2,this girl can spit!,"i first heard the track bingo on the radio not long ago, and that has now opened a whole can of worms for me. how can one album be so catchy, raw, fun,fresh ,chunky and funky. while so many rappers drawl on about tired blah blah, MIA just mixes the singing and ragga-ish vocals straight into the most modern type of no-category music with little effort. the style? its kind of UK grime meets hip-hop meets calypso or something. definately a british vibe here, but this is still unique. the beats and sound effects are very well implemented into the chatting. cant stop listening to this. wicked stuff"
+2,M.I.A. announces her arrival. Moving around is compulsory,"A DJ aquaintance of mine told me that 'Arular' always got the crowd up and dancing, and in a way, I can see why. Central to this electronic beatfest is M.I.A's sassy vocals, falling somewhere in between Madonna and Lene Lovich (the Neneh Cherry comparison is pretty good) all within the framework of hip-hop rhyming. There's really no need to over-analyze the music, which is basically infectious stripped-down beats, eg, LCD Soundsystem, pulsating, raw and tribal, almost hailing back to the crushing barebones approach of early hip-hop, eg, Grandmaster Flash. Also thrown into the mix is a subtle yet ecclectic fusion of analog flash, dancehall, and world music. But basically the appeal of 'Arular' stems from the charm and sexuality of M.I.A's vocals, orgasmic shrieks and brassy chants, a female touch when one expects male vocals to compliment the rhythmic thunder. Here she is now, let M.I.A. entertain you."
+1,Milli Vanilli redux,"With the exception of lip-synching, this is an exact replay of Milli Vanilli. Remember that moment? Watching the Milli Vanilli video and saying, ""Huh, cool hair, uh, sorta interesting street scenes...wow, this music is really bad."" That's MIA: long on concept, trend, style and buzzwords; short on music. Does the world really need another dressed-up exotic with no discernable musical talent who can mouth a few political half-phrases? You be the judge. Vote with your wallet.p.s. anybody wanna buy a used copy? If not I'm using it for a coaster."
+1,M.I.A.,"This sounds like karaoke. I wish it didn't - but it does. I'm a white man married to an Indian girl - I love Indian music, Chutney is cool, reggae, etc. - and the lead singer is attractive - but it really, really sounds like karaoke....I can't escape that fact. And...yes....it is very repetitive, mundane, same sounding music throughout the whole CD. But, it doesn't matter because todays ear for music is pretty much on the deaf side. Simple and repetitive is the cornerstone of todays musical taste. Oh well - I'll watch the video though - she's cute. But, it is still a talentless serving up of supposed 'world music'. What a bunch of crap that is! Listen to 'The Mysterious Voices of Bulgaria' or 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' if you want REAL world music. What? It's boring? Then you don't really like 'World Music' - lol."
+1,Anyone notice terrorist references?,"This is good music, but I really have a problem with some of the lyrics.For instance, Sunshowers:""You wanna win a war? Like PLO I don't surrender""""It's a bomb yo, so run yo, put away your stupid gun yo... that's why we blow it up before we go""""they showed him a picture then, ain't that you with the muslims?""Now I'm not one for censorship, but I can't back someone glorifying PLO and terrorism in dance music. That's just ridiculous. I know reggae has roots of being somewhat violent and rebellious back at its early roots, but I absolutely can't sponsor these messages. It's just wrong."
+1,M.I.A.- No Way!,If this CD were to be captured- it would not be an M.I.A. that you would go looking for. Save your money and buy a 99 cent toy flute at Walmart to make better music.
+1,Save your money... Don't believe the hype.,"I heard a lot of chatter about this new girl M.I.A. and her album getting a lot of good reviews. I don't know if her phenomenon is a result of her label hyping her in publications or what, but after listening to her album once through, I would advise you to stay away unless ecstasy-rave music is your thing. She is nearly unintelligible on all of her vocals and is drowned out by the incessant reverb present on all most all of her tracks. This is the definition of drivel. I am happy for her and her interesting life story, but her music does not interest me. Save your $!"
+1,terrible... absolutely terrible,"This is quite possibly the absolute worst thing I've ever heard in my entire life. If you're considering buying this CD ,I suggest you go outside, find a construction site, walk up to the guy with the jackhammer, and press your ear to the side of it. If you like how that sounds, then go buy the CD. If not, well.... ""Galang,"" the reggaeton hit, isn't even something to wave a steamy pile of you-know-what at... and the music just goes downhill from there. ""bucky done gun"" (which doesn't even make any sense as a title) is good for use as a humorous conversation starter, but that just about exhausts its usefulness or likeability... much the same as the rest of the CD."
+1,no,just no. not even close to being listenable. its as annoying as listening to japanese anime before its been dubbed.
+1,WTF????????,"This album is able to be previewed in full on NME.com If I were you I would go there to find out just what you're about to endure. This album sucks extremely bad. I have not heard anything this half assed in all but two weeks. This garbage getting good reviews is only an indication of the white reviewers out there trying to make this seem cooler than it isn'nt. The beats are exactly the same on every track. Handclaps and half rhythms are only one tenth of the awkwardness on this record. I dont think that anyone with fully functioning ears would like this record, unless they think it makes them look different. For the most part, there is nothing innovative on this record. This is what bad pop music will sound like in ten years. MIA has recorded a travesty ahead of her time. Once again, go to NME.com and preview this before you actully waste your money on this. The sound of this record could have been reproduced with a kettle drum and sticks banging together in a long hall."
+2,If you like dancehall ... get this,"1. M.I.A. is a Philly rapper, they are always the best, new york and L.A. are always deporting philly rappers to be on their labels.2. I suggest this album if you like dancehall, its a lot like it, but because there is a mix of dancehall, soka, rap, and indian, its amazing. Reminds me of reggage heat 03 and 04."
+2,M.I.A. rocks the house.,"This album is highly ranked in the metacritics for a very good reason. It's great! If you want to hear fresh and new ways to mix hiphop lyrics and dance sounds you'll love it. Don't listen to anyone who rates this album poorly, it's a top ten of 2005 for sure."
+1,Dishes chip VERY easily,"I bought 10 place settings of these dishes because I like the style. However, after owning them for less than a year several of the dinner plates, salad plates, bowls and mugs have chips on the rim. They look terrible because when the graphite color is chipped it is very noticeable since the stoneware underneath is white. I am not hard on dishes and load them into the dishwasher myself. I owned my previous set of Dansk dishes from nearly 11 years and replaced them only to update the style. I contacted the company with my complaint but they simply said the chips are from banging them against another hard surface...not true. Dishes at this price point should be of high enough quality to withstand being washed in a dishwasher. As I said, I am the only one who handles them. I am embarrased to use these dishes and disappointed in Noritakes response."
+1,Nice but shows scratches.,"I fell in love with these great dishes but I am dissapointed that they need to be replaced within a few years. They were our wedding set and I wish they didn't look awful. We only use them for family meals and use my husband's everyday Johnson Bros. dishes that are 50 years old! They look great. Too Bad the quality isn't like it used to be... unless we just got a ""bad batch"" although they were purchased from different stores where we registered... Nice to set the table with but will scratch unless your family uses plastic tableware. We don't."
+2,How to beat the gray marks,"I like the simple design of Noritake Colorwave dishes, but was unhappy with gray marks from metal tableware. I have discovered that the right dishwasher detergent takes care of this. I was using a phosphate-free powder, for ecological reasons, but it was not getting my dishes clean. Researching this, I learned that in the last year, phosphate-free dishwasher detergents have improved a lot, so this problem may go away by itself. Otherwise, try a different phosphate-free detergent; the tablets seem to work best."
+1,Noritake Colorwave 16 piece place setting,"I ordered a 16 piece place setting , service for 4 but only recieved a 4 piece place setting, service for 1. I contacted Amazon and they arranged to have the order corrected and arrange for return for the incorrect order. Once to corrected shipment arrived again it was a service for only 1. I was charged for a service for 4. This was eventually credited back to me however since I only had 2 place settings, I purchased 2 others locally at Younker's department store. The dishes that came with from Amazon are different than the ones from Younker's. It is like the molds were different or something...the plates are deeper from Amazon and as a result the set does not stack properly. I am not certain if this inventory issue has been resolved with Amazon so buyer beware."
+2,Excellent Everyday China,"I bought my Colorwave Graphite dishes at Macy's, not Amazon.com, but after reading the mixed reviews for these dishes I decided to add my own comments. I am very pleased with these dishes, and I cannot understand why anyone wouldn't be. After two years of daily use they are still without chips and show very little wear. They do show some scratches, but they are not fine china, they're everyday china. For the money, and for everyday use, I can't think of a better set of dishes to own. The lines are simple and casual, and they look nice in any setting. I can very happily recommend them."
+1,Great story sorriest printing and binding Ive ever witnessed,"The story , of course , is fabulous but this is the worst binding I have ever seen in 30+ years of reading paperbacks. I can't believe this isnt a joke. Hopefully I can get a refund and order the book from a reputable publisher later. If you buy a paperback from anyone make dang sure it isnt an ""Instabook"""
+2,All Barsoom books are great!,I first read the Martian Chronicles as a teenager. They are in fact the only sci-fi I've ever read. What I want to know is why George Lucas or Steven Spielberg havn't made movies of them? With their abilities in the sci-fi world they could do a great job with them.
+2,"Brilliant, Lagwagon's most ""complex"" album","The CD will not grab you at first, its not as catchy as Lagwagon's previous releases, but with a few listens it makes the argument for greatest Lag album ever. The flow through out the whole thing is perfect. The CD is dedicated to Derrick (the bands original drummer) and with that comes a lot of emotion, dealing a lot with reflection, moving on, and self-discovery, the lyrics here are very well crafted. I absolutly cannot stop listening to this record. It's got so much to offer. The highlights of the album for me ""Runs in the Family"", ""The Controtionist"" and ""Days of New"", which will most likley give you the chills if youre a die hard lagwagon fan.I truly belive that Joey Cape is one on the most incedible song writers of the past couple decades. Listen to Lagwagon along with his side project Bad Astronaut and you have the makings of a musical genious. Cant wait for the upcoming tour! Keep making music guys!"
+2,very good,"This is a great cd. It takes a few times listening to it to start enjoying it,then it sounds like a new,but familiar lagwagon. This one was dedicated to Derrick Plourde, their original drummer that played the blistering drums on duh,trashed, and hoss. He committed suicide in 2005. This album is very well written,even though it only took them 2 weeks to write the songs. This album is definately up there in their top 5 albums."
+2,Bernie sings too !,"Be sure, this is a nice CD from long years ago....but especially for elton john fans"
+2,Who said Bernie cant sing?,This is Bernie Taupin's second solo album and it is excellent.From the rockers Born on the fourth of July to his smooth ballads Venezuela and Love(the barren desert). This is a great album for anyone who has followed Elton and Bernie's career.
+2,Maximum Minimalist Soundscapes Unfold,"If you like Math Rock/Instrumental Indie Rock i.e: Paul Newman, Tortoise, Don Cabellero, Dianogah, Triseza, Godspeed you Black Emperor than this is highly recommended. No Vocals just pure melodic builds and peaks. Really good deep Bass lines and fantastic drumming."
+2,In depth study,"This book is not all that hard to understand. In simple terms, Laband and McClintock tell us that we waste a lot of money trying to avoid someone else wasting our money. It's not this fact that puts the reader so off guard. The fact that our society spends about four hundred billion dollars trying to influence two trillion dollars in government expenditures (about twenty percent of the total) shows what an inefficient mess our economy has become. This fact of wasted wealth should shock the reader. I couldn't believe it at first. The amount of research used is impressive and definitive. Though Laband and McClintock don't offer any serious solutions to the drain on the economy, this volume helps shape the continuing debate about wealth transfer."
+2,A Good Album,"I have been a fan of Nightwish ever since I was first introduced to the amazing world of gothic rock/operatic rock music through Evanescence (if you like this band, then you may like this band). The first album of theirs I bought was their greatest hits album, ""Highest Hopes"". I have since been adding their previous albums to my ever-growing collection of gothic rock CD's. I am faithful to the Tarja days...not the newer singer. I believe ""Wishmaster"" is a good album and is an essential addition for fans of Nightwish, as well as the albums ""Once"", ""Oceanborn"" and ""Century Child"". I do love all of the songs from ""Wishmaster"" that are also found on ""Highest Hopes"". I can listen to this album straight through without skipping any songs. To me, however, ""Once"" is the ""Holy Grail"" of all the Nightwish albums,which would earn five stars...5.5 if it was possible."
+1,2/5,This album is 2 stars because some of the songs are listenable. I hardly enjoy listening to this album.I hardly recommend this album. Addy.
+1,Cheese enthroned,"This is like a new genre of music - cheese metal, it sucks so bad that you don't even get angry with it, rather you feel sorry for the poor people in this god-awful band, and all the people who were misled into buying this or any other nightwish cd. The sound is like total cheesy motoristic rock with ridicules dickenson-like vocals distorted in the worst possible way...Ok if i had to pick one cd i would suggest you NOT to buy, this would come in second only to limp bizkit's chocolate starfish......."
+1,FORMULATIC AND HEARTLESS,"THis band from Scandinavia reminds me of Stratovarius. They sound so clean, so perfect, that you almost forget they are playing rock. It's boring and flat sound, and the female singer is annoying with his boring voice. It's a totally forgetable experience."
+2,overated?!,"I dont know how you can say this cd is overated, it is underated if anything. This is brilliant group of musicians, who all have talent on their insturments that really shines through and compliments the group as a whole. This cd overall is awesome, not a bad track from start to finish. My favorite part about this cd (being a guitar player) is the guitar solos, this guy really knows how to craft the perfect solo to compliment the track, unlike most metal guitarists who just try to play as fast as they can and end up killing the mood of the track. If your looking for a truly awesome melodic/power/prog metal experience look no further. \m/"
+2,A MUST HAVE,"When I purchased this cd I had already listened to some songs on it and I liked them very much, so I bought the cd thinking that those were going to be the only ones on the cd that were good BUT when I bought the cd I could not belive how good each and every song was on the cd. Now I am one that likes bands like Cradle of Filth, Children of Bodom, Blind Guardian, Dark Tranquility, Iced Earth, Helloween,Iron Maiden, and let me tell you this cd is one of the best Ive heard and if you like good metal with good melody in it then this is most deffinitely a must have in your collection cd!!!!"
+2,Great,Insert the CD and listen to the first track. This is everything Nightwish is known for. Any fan will love this album
+2,"It all sounds the same, but...","It's all good. This album suffers from a common problem among metal albums in that almost all the songs sound very similar, but in this case it just doesn't matter because it's all enjoyable. From the haunting vocals to the masterful pacing of the instrumentals, every song on here is actually fairly inspiring to listen to, cliché as those descriptions sound. Definitely worth a buy."
+2,Great,"Wishmaster is a fantastic album, that should grace everyone's music collection. Innovating and always refreshing. Truly a masterpiece."
+2,"Spine Chilling, Awesome, and Grand!","I can not say enough about Nightwish, masterpeice in all meanings of the word. If I had to chose one CD to be stranded with on a desert island, this is it! All Nighwish is good but this is there greatest, and most epic. Tarja has the most amazing voice, and makes this metal in a catagory all it's own. You have just got to hear it, I can explain the way this album can make you feel. The classical of the future!"
+2,finlands power,one of finlands best kept secrets.this cd is full of power. tarja turunen vocals are just stunning.from the haunting song a dead boys poem to the powerfull she is my sin and crownless this cd is for any one who is into great euro metal a must.
+2,"Very good, stunning !","The great differential in this metal band from Finland is the presence of a female singer. Other than this, the keyboarder writes all the songs, which is also unusual in a metal band. Because NIGHTWISH is metal, sheer European metal, but with style and precision. There's no great concern with fast guitar solos, just good music being played. But this CD shows clearly that they have evoluted. This is much better than "" ANGELS FALL FIRST""."
+1,L T,Very disappointed with this one .Try their CDs Dark Passion Play and Once .They get five stars from me .
+1,"interesting, but...","it's an interesting idea to have a operatic female vox in a metal band; however, her voice is mediocre (you'd know it's true if you know some names from the opera genre), and the music is not original at all. Does anyone know any similar bands (with operatic female vox) that are better than this? Let me know. Thanks!"
+2,Wishmaster,I play this cd over and over again. I use this when I'm going for long walks and te time just fly!
+2,Nightwish is unique and rocks for eva,"Moi to you all,Nightwish est vraiment le plus cool des bands. Unqiue pis des tounes supers orginales, ca ma faite découvrir le métal pis aucune autre band ma faite vribrer comme eux. À tous le monde cest un must buy."
+2,"Nanci Griffiths ""Other Voices Other Rooms "" A great Video","I bought the album as soon as it was released in New Zealand after seeing Nanci on the Bob Dylan anniversary concert video singing ""Spanish Boots of Spanish Leather"". Apart from this video and the guest appearance with the Chieftans it was hard to obtain videos of Nanci in this country. I have most of her albums. This video is superb. The quality of the concert production is excellent. The background dialog gives you an appreciation of her background. The songs performed are not exactly as per the album which is a bonus as you get to appreciate other ways of producing the songs. The feeling that comes over is the commitment and honesty of Nanci. She communicates with her audience on an awesome level and this is translated into the viewer's experience. This video is a must for all Nanci fans and lovers of mainstream country.David Askew,Auckland, New Zealand"
+2,Please Release on DVD,This was a wonderful concert celebrating a landmark album from Nanci Griffith. The guest artists were superb. Please release on DVD !!
+2,Welch Allyn thermometer,"My health condition requires frequent monitoring of my temperature. The inexpensive thermometers were inconsistent and replacement batteries were hard to find. The Sure Temp Plus 690 costs more, but is very accurate, easy to use and AA batteries can be purchased anywhere. I feel confident in the readings. A back lit display would be nice, but is not essential. It probably would run down the batteries faster. I would recommend the item to anyone needing fast and accurate temp readings."
+2,Simple to use,I got one of these for our office. This model is a big step up from the previous model (679) that it replaced. The 679 has only 1 button from which to access all functions. The 690 has 3 buttons so you can quickly access the function that you want. It appears to be durable & accurate. Highly recommended.
+2,Peace of Mind,"I love having this thermometer. We have three kids and one is an infant.I got rid of my pile of cheap thermometers! I don't have to second guess the reading like I did with the cheap ones. If you have an infant, you will need a rectal probe. I ended up buying that and switch them out depending on which kid we need to check. It's easy to switch out and I recommend spending the money to have that peace of mind."
+2,Just like the hospital and doc's clinic,"I bought 3 other types of thermometers -temporal scan, auxuliary thermometer (but), oral thermometer, but was getting tired of guessing her temperature. I just decided to purchase this one, the same one used by my hospital and personal doc. So happy to have peace of mind."
+1,Awful. Too many typos to even read!!!!!!,With almost two dozen typos per page this version of Aron's Rod was completely unreadable. Not just typos but many of the sentences were incomplete. I found out to my frustration that it was too late to return the book. In frustration I simply threw the book away. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS PUBLISHER. I wish someone would have warned me about this.
+1,Broke in less then a month,"I bought this tent on 6/6/2005 for my 10 month old boy and used it once at the pool the rest of the time it sat in my dining room. I went to bed one night and it was up, but the next morning it was halfway down. When I went to see what was wrong I saw that one of the rods had snapped off in the metal holder and cannot be fixed. This could actually suffocate a baby if noone was in the room or the baby could hurt themselves if they found the broken rod. I was very disappointed because the size is great. I also agree with the other reviews it is hard to put together because the rods are so tight you have to have alot of strenth to get it set up. Please don't buy this we are going to return but it's such a hassle to spend 39.99 plus tax on something and it breaks in less then a month."
+1,rocket science,I cannot wait to return this item to Babies R Us. I tried to assemble it at home and the only thing I succeeded in was amusing my daughter. It's not easy to put together at all!
+1,Not worth the money,"I would not recommend this product.Tents are lots of fun for all kids, HOWEVER this tent is NOT just a pop-up tent. It take some time to set up and the poles are not durable or safe.My kids have used it for two days, and the wooden poles that hold up the tent split down the middle.I had to tape them back together and I, myself have gotten a deep splinter.For the amount of money I spent on this item I would have expected better quality.I would not recommend this product as a play item."
+1,BORING...,"The information was worthwhile, but I found this video to be blah and boring. If you are going to bother to make a documentary at least make it somewhat entertaining! Add some interesting visuals and use a narrator that catches your attention. Read a book on this subject and by-pass this DVD."
+2,A Great Documentary,this documentary tells you the relationship of Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddle. and also tells how alice in wonderland was created. this was a very intersting documentary. if you have not seen this movie then i recommend you do
+1,"This may be a shortened version of ""Howlin' Wolf Live Gold""","This CD looks to be a 9 track version of the Howlin' Wolf Live Gold CD (Fine Tune 2212-2) which has 14 tracks and appears to be available through Amazon Marketplace (the first nine tracks are in identical order on both CD's). From listening to the samples on Amazon the sound quality of the 9 track CD appears to be the same since as the Fine Tune version. The Fine Tune audio quality is not all that good, may not really be live, but it is the Wolf, after all. Thought fair warning was in order."
+2,Such Great Music!,"It took me forever to finally get this gem, but it was so worth the wait. Some of the best music I've ever heard. They had it all! Wouldn't it be great for them to get together again?! I just wonder if they really know just how good they were and how much they are missed."
+2,Great listening and worth every penny,"John Townsend is the man with the voice, and it might be one of the finest vocal performances ever. If you don't believe it, just sit back and listen to this album from start to finish. The lyrics are interesting and fun and the performance is outstanding."
+2,When Will Another CD Be Released?,When you think of all the material that has been released out on CD. Why is this not available in North America. C'mon Warner!
+2,A Winner!,One of my all-time favorites in a listening history that ranges from the Beatles and Motown in the 60's to the present. I can still listen to it over and over and over...It never gets old.
+2,Chris LaMach,"Chris LaMach. Chris was my next door neighbor on 13th floor of Neumaier hall at Moorhead State University in 1977. Chris's favorite album was ""Smoke From a Distant Fire"" from the Sandford and Townsend Band. I listened to it so much when I was in college in Chris's room that I learned each one of the ten songs by heart. Try listening to the ending fugue of ""Squire James"" at 3 a.m. sometime when you've been up all night partying - it was enough to make you rethink your misspent youth. The lyrics of this album are sometimes repetitive and simplistic. For example, count the number of times the themes of smoke, fire, burning, etc. appear throughout the album. Also, the dreadful refrain of ""I've got ants in my pants and I just might dance all night"" in the otherwise terrific ""Shake It to the Right"" come to mind. But these are small criticisms. The bass line is dynamic, the vocals powerful and the songs are extremely catchy and long wearing. Just whatever happened to these guys?"
+2,good stuff,"although there is actually only one hit on this CD, if youre from this time the memories are worth it all."
+2,A Classic.,"Many thanks to Collector's Choice for reissuing this magnificent album on CD, previously only available on disc in the fine but expensive and rare Japanese pressing.""Smoke From A Distant Fire"" is one of a few dozen tunes that instantly, for those of us in our late 30s/early 40s, takes you back to the great days of AM gold. And, the good part, it's not the only catchy, likeable tune on the record.In a time when almost anything seems to qualify as ""a classic"", this duo and these tunes really are."
+1,NOT a review of the music -- just Amazon,iTunes has this exact album available for download on mp3 -- which means you don't have to wait for a CD and you can purchase individual selections. Sad to say that because I sooooo much prefer Amazon. They've been doing a great job in getting our oldies available to us... but need to do more... keep at it! I hope you think so as well.
+2,a good book,"This technology module contains a brief introductory description to the exchanger type above, followed by information on construction, construction materials, operating limitsand principal applications. Where appropriate, a comparison is made with conventionalshell and tube heat exchangers to emphasise size and weight reductions that can beachieved by using compact heat exchangers.The Module 3 series present further information applicable to all technologies, such asgeneral advantages and limitations of compact exchanger designs, common applications,fouling and how to minimise it, energy efficiency. heat transfer enhancement, exchangerselection, specification and operation, process intensification and software programmes."
+2,Excellent Introduction,"This, along withThe Witches' Goddess: The Feminine Principle of Divinity, provides and excellent introduction to Wiccan concepts of divinity. Both books are well researched and as complete as can be expected given the enormity of the subject."
+2,overall a good book.,"Props to Will Connelly. I found it real researchable, very good to find, and overall the book I must find. I love it. It gives tips on rehearsing, what studio to built or to use, what type'a of equipment you must use or have, I mean it gives everything out from chapter to chapter.It also includes bibliography and recommendations you must read and know about. Good information."
+2,I love it,"I just love PUR, they have great songs. I am glad that I could get them here in the US. I am German, so I do understand all the words, what makes a different too. Danke, PUR, fuer Eure grossartige Musik."
+2,Seiltanzertraum,"If you have lived in Germany, you would have heard about PUR. Their music is catchy with great lyrics and very easy to listen to - even my children (young and do not speak German) love the music. You do not have to understand a word of German to enjoy this CD and any one of their CD's. Best track in my opinion on this CD has got to be "" Hor Gut Zu"""
+2,Not so hidden fantasies explored and discovered ...,"Written by one of America's hottest contemporary erotica writers the author takes us on a real life tour of her private world of sex slaves, swinging and BDSM. In contrast to most readers pre conceived notions where the `sadism' part of BDSM lifestyle is usually a description of a master beating the living daylights out of his slave, Maria Isabel Pita describes her relationship with her master as a pretty well wholesome practice of living out her fantasies ......Yes there are rules and considerations to a good relationship and the results can only be understated as very very satisfying. Being a master erotica writer the author manages to describe her life in a manner that takes the reader on a delicious and vicarious trip into a world that generally are only deep and hidden fantasies of most women ....This real life exploration of a sex slave/master relationship make these fantasies not only seem more plausible but also delicious ....."
+1,Where was the editor?,"Technically this was an exercise in tautology, and albeit the author admits that they are events not presented chronologically/linerally, the whole thing came off as a repetitive scrapbook of free associative ramblings. Cultural allusions were off and revealed just a shallow dip into areas of interest; just deep enough to create a character for a sexual fantasy.Every D/s relationship defines it's own perimeters, but this is the most silly top from the bottom (with a side of kink) i've ever read. Any girl who needs to prover her worth and devotion by degrading any and all around her isn't creating a deeper bond of submission, but pathetically wallowing in a misplaced sense of value (with a heaping side of self-image issues)."
+1,"Like a train wreck, you want to look away, but you can't.","I picked up Beauty & Submission on a whim, after reading the back cover. I have recently begun to read a few BDSM and thought this book would help broaden my knowledge of the submissive aspect. I was disappointed with the outcome.I thought the book held more issues with jealousy and swinging than the day-to-day life of a lifestyle submissive. I also thought that the slave seemed to switch between a dominant/submissive role. There were quite a few references to watersports which were personally not my cup o' tea, as you might say.I did not enjoy all the pages where she ""quoted"" from her other novels. I believe the book would have been half the size if these would have been cut from the copy. It felt like an attempt to sell her other books."
+2,THE HARMONIOUS HOLLIES,"This self-titled effort from the British band offers their masterful harmonies on an eleven track album.The trio of Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks and Terry Sylvester share most of the compositions, with the exception of the album's biggest hit, THE AIR THAT I BREATHE, written by Albert Hammond.The only real misstep is the obvious LONG COOL WOMAN clone, THE DAY CURLY BILLY SHOT DOWN CRAZY SAM MCGEE, which even copies LCW's opening guitar riff. However, the remaining tracks offer enjoyable examples of the Hollies vocal and musical expertise.In addition to the aforementioned AIR, I like the airy mystique of PICK UP THE PIECES, the harmonic rock of IT'S A SHAME IT'S A GAME, TRANSATLANTIC WESTBOUND JET, and DON'T LET ME DOWN. Ballad-wise, DON'T LET ME DOWN is sharp and the 50ish doo-wop sound of LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND is a nice change of pace.Overall, an enjoyableslice of 70s pop."
+2,Listen to it more than once,"I didn't think much of this album when I first got it and listened to it, but after a couple of listens, I really liked it. In fact, it's probably one of my favourite Hollies albums. I usually listen to my music on my ipod or my itunes on shuffle, and whenever I hear a Hollies song that I don't really know but I really like what I hear, it's usually from this album. So I would definitely recommend it even if you are not a hard-core Hollies fan!!"
+2,Pop power from 1974,"Amazon's review is wrong; this 1974 LP often gets confused with their 1965 LP, mainly because they are both simply titled ""Hollies"". This one is the band's reunion LP with Allan Clarke, and is one of their best from the '70s, with delightful tunes such ""Falling Calling"" and ""Down on the Run"", both featuring harmonica. Why this LP only generated one hit, ""The Air that I Breathe"" is a mystery; everything here is equally commercial-sounding. Unfortunately, the happy atmosphere here was short-lived, as the albums that followed were workmanlike affairs, with a general lack of musical direction. No matter; The Hollies are one of the great pop bands, and this is one of their best moments."
+1,Beware of packaging,"Sorry I know this is supposed to be a review of the item, but I want my complaint heard by anyone that might buy it. The hat itself is great, if you buy it at the store. New Era hats have large bills and a tall crown, but as long as you don't have a tiny head it will look fine. My complaint was that they shipped me this hat in a dvd box. Seriously. The hat was completely flattened, leaving two huge creases on either side of the logo. Ruined hat if you ask me, and will be returning immediately. You're probably better off buy this item in a hat store and spend the extra few dollars, at least they will have treated it right up to that point."
+2,Unlike the First,"Celtic music has always been one of my favorite genres of music. After listening to Enam's first CD for years, I finally was able to listen to his second CD and was moved. His sophisticated touch to his songs have risen to another level and was taken by surprise. Compared to his first CD, his music has become more ""emotional"" and deep to the point that it reaches the heart. The varieties of instruments have not changed and the soundscape of his work is simply moving."
+2,Purple and Gold,"I love this album. Just when you think you've heard everything in the Celtic meme, along comes a CD like this that is new and exciting."
+1,Ha Ha Ha,"Why is she not famous? I agree with the other smart reviewer, because she STINKS! Wow does she stink! I had no choice but to throw her CD in the trash. I wasn't going to torture anyone by giving them this CD as a present! No way! I just THREW IT AWAY!"
+2,Essential Step in PE Preparation,"This sample test provides the look and feel of the actual PE exam.Amazon, I love your company, but your price can't compete in this case (almost $200 as I write this). I purchased this same book on the NCEES website for a small fraction of the price you charge here (around $40 plus shipping)."
+2,Outdated - Does not match new test specificiations (April 2011),"Please note that the format of the Chemical PE exam will change somewhat starting in April 2011. This sample exam is based on the old format that was used until October 2010. The problems are still helpful when practicing for the exam, but this book has no longer the same ""look and feel"" as the new exam. NCEES has a new sample exam book out that matches the new exam specifications and can be ordered from the NCEES website."
+2,Works like a charm,"I bought a pair of these to replace similar hoses in my 5'er. The came on time, were well packaged, and work exactly as they should work. I had a tiny leak in one of the originals, and so replaced the pair. Very happy with the results."
+1,I couldn't get into it,"I just coulAfter getting more than 50% through the book, I had to stop ... I just couldn't get into it and didn't like the writting style."
+1,Not complimentary.,This book really disappointed me. It seems like a narrative. No real plot just a rambling repetitive narration of a poor island child. I wish I could say I loved it....but felt really let down.
+2,"Beautiful, Poetic, Distinctive Writing","I loved this book. This is the first Kincaid novel that I've read and I really dig the author's repetitive style of writing. I could definitely identify with the main theme of the book, having lost my own mother as a teenager. You go through life looking for that type of love, always coming up short because nothing comprable exists to the love of a mother who truly loves her children.You blindly search for womanhood, without the guidance from what could have been your most instrumental teacher. I would absolutely recommend this work to any young woman who has lost her mother, through death or otherwise. I cannot wait to get started on my next Kincaid novel."
+2,"The autobiography of ""EVERY"" Caribbean mother.","Jamaica Kincaid's work always provokes sentiment for me. As a fellow Caribbean native, she describes some deep darks truths about people. . .truths that are consistent only among Caribs as they are influenced by thier social and cultural norms.In this novel, the mother's character, at parts, seemed much like my own mother: Having a dream of a better existence, but having it crushed by a woman whose dreams have also been diminished. And thus, a vicious cycle within a society of women who never seem to truly live; instead, only exist to raise other crushed little girls to yield even more unfulfilled woman.Don't look for any made-up or whimsical fantasies here. You will find yourself precisely where little secrets lie. . .in places you will only visit by way of Kincaid's chariot."
+1,Not my kind of read,"I found the book to be uneasy reading. I am widely read, but try as I might, I had to quit reading about 1/2 way through."
+1,Disappointing,"I had hoped to read a colorful story about life in the Caribbean, and was not expecting the story to be happy and uplifting. However, I was disappointed to discover that the most prevalent topics in the book were the character's bodily smells, excretions, and sex life. I was left wondering what these aspects of the book had to do with the character's mother."
+1,"A fast, but mostly unpleasant read",This is the story of an unhappy woman who refuses to see or seek out any joy in her life. The overall feeling of the story is negative and depressing.
+1,Puzzling,"After all the hype, and comparison to Camus' ""The Stranger"", I suppose my expectations were high for this book. I found ""Autobiography of my Mother"" completely benign. In some parts, pointless. Unlike Camus' protagonist in ""The Stranger"", Xuela's world-view is too fully revealed to be cleverly wrought and too self-perpetuating to cause empathy with the reader. A self-pitying character, Xuela is hard to empathize with because she decries her father and the white ""conquerers"" for exploiting people and destroying the aboriginal population's culture; yet, Xuela also takes advantage of many -- emotionally and psychologically. Therefore, Xuela just comes across as bitter and codependent and the reader is not compelled to sympathize with her situation. I also found nothing sensual about the book -- the author's placement of masturbation description seemed to come out of nowhere and appears simply awkward. Overally, the book does not deliver compared to the hype"
+1,The autobiography of my mother,Did not really get lost in there book....found it boring....and I really wanted to stop reading it! But chose to painstakingly finish it..
+1,The autobiography of my mother,It's not a book I'll ever read again. It was very boring. Glad I didn't pay that much. I give it a star.
+1,repetitive,"This book has flowery language and the story line seems to have potential but the book never goes any where. I skimmed much of it, hoping it would develop plot and character, but it really never did. The plot and language were repetitive and didn't hold my attention. It seemed as though the author had a point she was trying hard to get to but it just never happened."
+2,Incredible,"This is my favorite of Jamaica Kincaid's, which of course is saying a lot. It is simply amazing. More complex and involved than her usual writing, it is a ""hard"" read, but definitely worth it. Also, if you ever have a chance to hear her read, it is amazing, and you will never read her in the same way again."
+1,Too much self absorption,The author's intense focus on the main character's inner thoughts and feelings limits the reader's scope and prevents a broad view of the social environment of the book's setting. It was difficult to sustain an interest in the narrow range of concerns that surface in the exhausting detail flowing from the character's mind.
+2,a must read,this Book takes you on a journey for knowledge and understanding. it speaks to gaining something that is powerful that will be a stepping stone for better days and times ahead. this Book deals with expierences and coming to terms with life and how it has been dealt and the choices that you have to make.alot of issues and challenges are met head on and dealt with. very strong and well written book.
+1,Pseudo-nihilistic garbage. A waste of paper and ink.,"What's the point here? It was never fully explicated, and the narrator does not inspire enough interest to carry this woefully inadequate plot - and I use that word loosely. Jamaica Kincaid needs to go back to domestic work"
+1,Do I have to give it a star?,"Even that single star is more than this book is worth. My Engligh professor assigned this book to me during my sophomore year of college (along with Nectar in a Sieve, a far better, though not terrific book), and what little I remember of it was that it was just awful (and offal). Her writing is repetitive and choppy, perhaps descriptive but disgustingly so. Do we really need to know the ""wetness between [her] legs"", or that she cooked her menstrual fluid into some poor soul's dinner? I couldn't stand the book. If you want quality, read something by Neil Gaiman, or Stephen King (his descriptions of a girl coming of age in Carrie are much better than this book). Drop the book, throw it, burn it, whatever. It's just not worth reading. How many trees did we lose to its production (and, more importantly, how many talented young writers were rejected because this woman was published). It's just a book not worth reading about a story not worth telling."
+1,Sharks Walnut picture frame with emblem,"I ordered this item for a Xmas gift, however when we put the picture in with the matting it did not fit, the frame and glass were crooked so picture did not fit. However you could not see this in looking at the product only when you tried to fit the picture and matting together in the frame.Very disappointed in this item and would not order anything made by the Memory Company again. I have also contacted the Memory Company who makes this frame to see what their response will be."
+1,Don't buy this book,"Jean Giorno assigned rights to this story to the public domain. Unscrupulous, evil American publishers are acting contrary to the author's intent and prostituting this work by cracking down on English language versions (including online versions), even new translations from the French. Don't give your money to greed heads who are 180 degrees in conflict with the principles of this book."
+2,Poly tape,Does a great job highly visible. Works well with the different fencers that I use in the different pastures. Last a long time. Can't beat it for the price.
+1,"disappointing, confusing, not an good intro to snmp","This was not a good first book to learn SNMP, the basic definitions are poor, leading to confusion. As an example, the definition of a subtype I found in another text (a subset of the value set for a type) was quite clear, then I checked the Simple definition of subtype and found its was useful to ""refine the semantics"" of a ""data object"" and that ""it may be useful to create a new data type for strings using other repertoires, such as ASCII"". The author also notes that the ""ASN.1 rules for subtyping are long and complex"". (p 34-35). Hello? This book may be useful as a reference after reading other, better written introductions, but avoid it if you are new to SNMP. Also, I recommend that the novice learn ASN.1 first, rather than alsong with SNMP in a combined text. Also, SNMPv2 has yet to catch on, the Simple book focuses primarily on this version, not of much interest if you are working with version 1."
+1,This is a fuzzy description of SNMP,"I read first edition of this book when it came. There were hardly any books available on SNMP at that time . Rose being one of the creators of SNMP, I expected this book to be good. And I was totally wrong! The descriptions are all fuzzy. After reading it, I had some idea about SNMP but I was not sure of anything I learnt. I think the RFCs on SNMP are best reading. They are precise and they do not leave you feeling uncertain."
+1,Reading an RFC is more fun and more informative too!,"The editor and publisher of this book should be ashamed. It is an extended rant by the author that has no business being bound in hard cover. The Pine Mountain Group recommends excerps from this book to get up to speed with SNMP. I wonder who at PMG is friends with the author. This book will teach only members of the ""network management community"" anything. Anyone seeking entry into the network management community will need to find another door. By reading no more than 20 to 40 pages a day I managed to go through the entire book but I am afraid that I did not add anything to my understanding of SNMP that was not already there from studying for my MCSE. This book was a profound disappointment. It is at once dense, superficial, earnest, and sarcastic. The shame of it is that this author could educate profoundly if a good editor enforced some discipline or a co-author came in to help with communicating with those who are not the author's peers."
+1,"Not just disappointed, angered.","It's hard to believe that this book was released by a major publisher. It is rife with misspellings and grammatical errors. The thin index is almost useless, as a close examination reveals it to be mostly a list of the author's friends and their nicknames."
+1,Horrible for beginners; no comment as a reference,"I am a developer with 8 years experience but novice to Network programming. A friend suggested this book as a first and default one to start with. I am completely disappointed. It's not a practical, jump-into it, internet-age book. Let me see if it serves any purpose as a reference. BTW, the CD is totally useless. It has only a few files which you can anyway download for free."
+1,Disappointing that Amazon's Price is 15.00 more than at B&N,Book has some interesting insight but does little to develop technical understanding. Is cheaper at B&N locally
+2,The finale of the Icerigger series.,"The finale of the Icerigger series does not have quite the adventure of the other two and harbors a pretty silly villain and plot. None-the-less, anyone reading Icerigger and Mission to Moulokin will have to read Deluge Drivers, if only to spend the last few minutes available with our new friends the Tran. There is definitely something wonderful and personal about this series. The characters are very rich and you really want to know more about them and share in their adventures."
+2,St. Rose of Lima,"This is a great book for children doing research about Saints, especially particular Saints such as the first female saint of the Americas. A little pricey for the book, 6.00 would incld. ship would be a better purchase."
+2,Totally Cool blend of Rap vocal and funky jazz instrumental,"A new wave. The strongest part that brings you back, is the creative flair of the music. The music can stand by itself. Just really cool, float me away."
+2,solid value,"I might not want to nap on it myself, but my 2 year old loves it. Good quality and a fair price."
+1,poetic but excessive,"I have not read any of Charlie Smith's other work, so I can't compare this to previous efforts. His writing is poetic, and truly impressive in short bursts. But over the long haul, the poetry interferes with the prose. Words and phrases seem to be chosen more for their sounds and rhythms than for their contributions to plot, and dialogue can be stilted. Imagery is vivid but occasionally self-indulgent. The storyline is interesting at first but eventually grows gaudy and distasteful. The power of Smith's language is his greatest strength, but it is a strength better suited to poetry than novels."
+2,Wonderful app,"I love reading Essence magazine, I am happy I can now read it on my kindle fire. I recommend this"
+2,Very good,"This is the only magazine I read regularly in college (25 years ago) that I still read now. Great articles on all kinds of issues and they do try to cater to black women from ages 20 to 55 or so which is not easy. Lately, it's been a little flat -- both in terms of magazine size and in the depth of the articles. I'm renewing it one more year and hope it improves during that time"
+1,Wolf in Sheep's Clothing!!!!!,"I'm thinking of cancelling my subscription. Ever since Time Warner Publishing acquired Essence, it seems to be cantering to dark-skinned white women and NOT Black women."
+2,Essence,"I love the magazine, but I would love to receive it before I see it on the news stands or at least the same day."
+1,WHERE IS THE MAGAZINE????????????????,"I orderd this magazine in August... There should be some type of notation telling customers that it takes up to two months or more befoee the first issue will arrive.......What a waste of time. I could have gone to the library and received this magazine for free to read......I am still wating..... and there is no tracking number, therefore you just don't have a clear date for the arrival of the magazine.......not happy right now,,,,,,"
+1,where my copy,Cant rate something that I have yet to get a copy of. I feel like I calomst could have done better by going to the store and buying it. I have yet to get my first copy of the magazine
+1,"too many ads, not enough interesting material","i was hoping to gain some entertainment while reading things that will keep my interest but like most magazines, this was full of ads and the articles either seemed generic or just didnt keep my attention."
+1,Could Easily break a tooth,"So disappointed with this product. Bought it online because I thought it would taste high end homemade. It is going out to the troops in Afghanistan and I wanted them to have a taste of home for the holidays . Unfortunately, I found I could've saved money and just bought Crunch N' Munch. This product has a bunch of un-popped kernels per bag; not randomly (which would also be bad) but at least 3 to 4 kernels per bag. I thought they would put their product through more rigorous standards of quality, but i see that is not a concern with this vendor."
+1,Zero Resolution,"I'm sure I am one of a select few that do not appreciate a story that develops great characters and great sub-plots and then ends abruptly. It's almost as though the author got bored and quit - Zero resolution on anything. It doesn't leave me wanting more because I know the same feeling of ""What the Hell?"" will be waiting for me in the next book."
+2,Simply the Best!,"I have adored Dean Konntz since I was in High school, I remember reading Phantoms for the first time and not sleeping through a night for a week! He is simply the best author I've ever found, he grabs you in the first page and doesn't let go until he's done what he wants to.I too was very Wary of the title, but I've found I'm not thinking about Frankenstein when I'm reading this, I'm just too engrossed in the characters! I can not wait until book two and I am so glad he wrote this instead of following through with making it a movie as he mentions in the begining of the book."
+2,like the critics say: RIVETING!,the book was great. i can't wait for the next one. definitely captivating.
+2,A Page-Turner Modern Day Frankenstein,"Bought this book as someone loaned me the next two in the series. I read them all within 2 weeks because I needed to see what was coming next, and it was hard to put them down. I hope to hear more about Deucalion's ""adventures""."
+1,Ok but nothing great,Its not a bad book but I expected more. I didnt find myself locked into it waiting for the next thing to happen and unable to put it down. One thing I didnt like is the chapters are tiny. It doesnt really let you get into one part of the story before its switched to another. I think they did this to imply fast action and keep you always expecting the next thing but it didnt work for me. I wont buy the next book in the series.
+1,Dean Koontz's Frankenstein,"I imagine this is a very creative book written by Dean Koontz, and I loved his Odd books. This book is just too dark for me, too brutal, too mean. I wanted to keep going, but there is no point in forcing my psyche to undergo things that make me too uncomfortable. Although it isn't for me, if you don't mind pretty dark books, you might like it."
+2,Excellent as always,I've been a fan of Mr Koontz for a long time. This book is on par with his best works and I'm hoping to read the rest of the series soon.
+1,Give me an ending,"A decent story that gets you to turn the pages. The problem is, there aren't enough pages. The story just ends leaving you in the middle of an action sequence. I don't like paying $8 for a book that leaves you forced to buy the next one in a series. I don't mind series (thought I'm not that much into them), but each book in a series should stand alone."
+1,Disappointing!,The repetition of information and slow pace gave this book the feel of elementary school reading material. This series could have been condensed into one book and it would have been the better for it. I gave it two stars for the infrequent plot twists that got me through the book rather than throwing it away.
+1,It's Garbage.,"Koontz can write. But he sucks as a story teller. Books are supposed to have a COMPLETE story in them, no? Well this one has no ending. No end at all. These 2 detectives are clued in to the fact that Dr Frankenstein exists, and is creating his ""perfect race"" to some day kill off all humans. That's it. You meet the original, now educated and ""at one with the universe"" Frankenstein's monster, you meet the main characters, and they have some conflict. That's the whole ""story"" in this book, which it really isn't because the basic elements of a story are a beginning, middle, and end."
+1,Just God Awful,"Koontz turns the Frankenstein mythos into a cop story. The single, hot, emotionally distant cop...her laugh a minute partner who secretly loves her...the gruff rival detectives with questionable motives... No cliche is left unturned. The most interesting character...the first monster...gets the least ""screen time"". And the ending?This was just awful."
+1,Not Dean Koontz's best,"This Frankenstein series started off with 3 1/2 stars and deteriorated downward with every new volume. Not up to Mr. Koontz's standard of edge of your seat, nail biting suspense I've come to love."
+2,This book is has inspired me,"This book would probably have to be the best work of fiction I have ever read, and I have read a lot of fiction. Short chapters, follows all of the characters so you have every aspect of the story line. Very interesting and just up my ally, hits very close to home. I connect with Victor very much in some aspects. After reading this book, you almost want to start experimenting with reanimation, and see where it goes...or maybe thats just me. Very good book though."
+2,Stunning Craftmanship,"Frankenstein: The Prodigal Son is one of Dean Koontz's best novels. It is fast-paced, full of action and suspense, and the characters are ones you become attached to. Definitely a page turner...I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves a suspenseful thriller. Warning: Once you've read this, you'll have to read #2...and if you liked it as much as I did, you'll probably end up angry that #3 isn't out yet. Can't wait!"
+2,Koontz nailed it!,"I'd only read the first three Odd Thomas books of Koontz's, but thought I'd try Frankenstein, because the review on Amazon said it was not a rehash of the old tale. And, it wasn't. It's a refreshing twist on the resurfacing of the madman (he was never destroyed, and actually resents that Shelley woman's story), but with a clean dash of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, a pinch of James Lee Burke's detective angle, all with a flavor of hi-test horror. I'm starting on Vol 2 tonight!"
+2,D Koontzs books,Was looking for the Frankenstein series. I found the first three books. they were brand new and arrived in good time.
+1,Frankenstein Prodigal Son,"I am a big fan of Dean Koontz but not this book. The character Decaulion was boring. I didn't think much of the ending (I don't want to give it away). Usually I'm surprised by the ending, or satisfied. A predictable conclusion."
+2,"Reviews, not plot summaries","This forum is for your opinion of the book, not for each of you to explain the plot over and over again. That's already done above."
+1,Don't bother,"Definition of a bad book: a book that doesn't make you want to get to the next chapter. I kept trying to see if this would eventually grab me, but after maybe 10 chapters or so of plodding prose, I gave up. Thank goodness it was a library book."
+1,A good story but not great,I love Dean Koontz. This was not my favorite. In fact I was rather unhappy with the whole book. Now don't get me wrong he is a great writer but this book bored me. I don't read to get bored.
+2,A Frankenstein for our Generation,"This is my first Dean Koontz novel and it will surely not be my last.Frankenstein, Book one: Prodigal Son is a refreshing tale of what happens when the man becomes the monster and the monster becomes the man. Mix that in with a few serial killers, clones and a unlikely partenrship. Think James Paterson meets Mary Shelly.Already on Book 2 can't wait to see what happens next."
+2,Gripping,"I haven't been this taken with a book since the Harry Potter series. From the Prelude I was enthralled. Wonderful, strong characters and a storyline that makes putting the book down wrenching."
+2,I finished book one of Koontz`s Frankenstein.,"I have to say, I'm a bit surprised it took me so long to get to this series, being the fan I am ... now im excited to have another great series ahead of me. A very convincing, modern take on the madness of Victor Frankenstein. Worth every minute."
+1,Neat package but very grainy indoor quality,"Things I like...- price- sizeThing I didn't like and made me return- performance under regular indoor house lighting very grainy and considerably worse than my 8mm analog. Doing further research it appears this is likely not unique to Canon but common to DV camcorders. I am going to stick with my 8mm for a couple of years until DV tech improves since much of my use is indoors filming kids, etc."
+1,Horrible motor noise,"Unfortunately I had a very bad consumer experience buying this camera. I had borrowed a ZR20 from a friend the year before and liked it, so when the ZR40 came out I wanted to buy it. I read online that some people were complaining about motor noise with this camera, but I figured I try it anyways. I bought it at Best Buy (should be called Worst Buy), and when trying it out found that it does have super bad motor noise. You can't hear it while recording - it's when you are watching a tape you recorded playback on your TV etc that you hear it. The motor noise is recorded in with your audio, so you hear a loud hummmm in the background. It was too loud for me to live with. If I was recording something with no background noise (like my baby playing), then it was as loud as his voice! ... I have now ordered the Panasonic PVDC152 which is supposed to have good sound. We'll see..."
+1,"always ""remove the tape"" message","I bought this model 18 months ago. Now it has big problem. I can't rewind the tape well. ""remove the tape"" mesasge always pop up. I sent it back to Canon for repair. They asked me $169 for repair. What can I say now? Too bad camcorder."
+1,Awful Company. Awful Product. Run! Run! Run!,"Well where do I begin? After a month of use, the battery stopped working. Contacted Canon via email. They replied battery is not under warranty. Would you like to buy another one? Please.6 months later. I started transferring video to my computer only to find out this stupid camera eats tapes. I have lost two tapes so far. One of them was my son's birth!!!!The eating tapes issue is a major problem with this unit. They have known about it and continue to ignore it. Do a search on ""zr40 tape problems"" to see what I am talking about. There are even more results on sister product, zr10. I will never buy a product from Canon again. They are idiots for doing this to their customers."
+1,Zr40 Cannon,"The camcorder was little dirty, and had a missing lens cover...Joanne did not have the missing cover and did not know why it was dirty...The power cord was defective...ordered a new one...Looked like it was chewed into...The case (cassette) compartment was slightly bent and unable to open at first...made some adjustments to it...Fred"
+1,Worst Product I have Owned,"As many others have reported, this Zr40 began eating tapes with only a few hours of use on it. I have lost many precious moments recorded on tape because of the tape loading problem.The only good thing I can say about this camera is the bag was large enough to hold my Nikon P100. The Canon is going in the trash."
+1,Eats tapes,"After about a year of use, ZR 40 started eating tapes. Do a google search on the topic, there are hundreds of people with the same problem. 'Remove Cassette' and 'Eject' (use those as keywords combined with 'Canon ZR' to view message boards postings) will appear on the screen, and that's the end of the toy."
+1,Sent mine back the next day,"I just received my ZR 40 and really liked its size and low weight. But once I tried it, the fun was quickly over. Low light recording (in my apartment with lights on) was horrible and even with low-light mode selected, it was unacceptable. And in night mode, everything moves in slow motion. Overall, the quality was not that great, even in day-time shooting.I have a regular Sony Hi8 cam, and its low light and night capabilities are 100 times better. I would seriously hold out for a better camera, even if it costs a bit more.The image stabilization also makes the picture look strangely un-lifelike."
+1,Worked Great - eats tapes after some use,"Like many who have found this camcorder, I liked the canon name and bought based on Canon and value. It was a mistake because I don't feel I should have already used up the life of this camera yet. If you go to several discussion groups you will see it has several issues with the deck, i.e. ""transport"". Just google zr20/40 etc. and ""eat tapes"". Suggest you try Sony or Panasonic."
+1,Not as pictured,"The lights that I received are absolutely not as pictured. The product description is vague if not poor.The lights received are much smaller than in the photo (an inch in diameter). They are useless as illumination. I live in a high-sun area and have placed the charger in a position where it gets sun from dawn to dusk. The cord from the charger and the lights is long, which allows you to place the charger on the roof. In the end they are not worth the price."
+2,"Great Music, and A Lot of It, At A Great Price","This disc contains Ornette Coleman's pioneering 37-minute 'Free Jazz' PLUS 40 minutes of shorter pieces recorded in the same year. So for a little less money than the American release of 'Free Jazz' you get about twice as much music, and the title track is the final piece, a fitting climax to a great set of music. That said, the jazz on this disc may be more challenging than some listeners would like, but among the extended collective improvisations of the sixties, besides being the first, this one is more immediately accessible, because it SWINGS and it COOKS! And you can tell the musicians are actively listening to each other and responding to each other's work, not just showing off or venting their emotions. So in a nutshell, 'Free Jazz' is less cosmic than Sun Ra's 'Magic City', less cerebral than Cecil Taylor, and less primal than Coltrane's 'Ascension', but probably more likely to hook you into an intensely brilliant musical world."
+2,This book revolutionized the way I look at myself,"I finally understand why I've always felt different and like an outcast and I've learned to accept the things about me that are ""different."" I never knew so many things I thought were ""wrong"" with me were commonalities to being gifted. Now that I know, I recognize it in my friends and students and I finally have a structured way to improve how I communicate and interact with ""normal"" people. I highly recommend this book for anyone who's smart and feels like they don't fit in."
+1,Anesthesia for the gifted,"I checked this book out of the public library in hopes of gaining some insight into the many kinds of difficulties an adult faces upon learning of his/her giftedness. Instead, this book was full of Oprah-like perky advice, sprinkled liberally with sleep-inducing anecdotes about ""Heather"" and ""James"" et cetera.The author does not have the gifted reader in mind with this book. It is overstuffed with fluff and not enough substance. I have yet to find a book on gifted adults that speaks to us at our own level of intellect and cogently outlines issues and strategies that we face with our unique brains."
+1,Mediocre,"This is a mediocre book at best. The tests give you an illusion that you are a genius too. It is full of self fullfiling falacies. If you think you are a genius, you are... maybe not. Just review your scores on the SAT, GMAT, GRE, or whatever test you have taken. If you did not score in the top percentile, don't call yourself a genius because the tests within these books said so. That is if you don't want to embarass yourself in public, or even in private company.There are far better books out there on how to train and develop your multiple intelligences. This is not the one.Check authors like Michael Gelb, Tony Buzan, Thomas Armstrong, Howard Gardner, and David Coleman. They have developed a ton of serious well researched materials and methods on this subject. They all provide far better stuff than this book."
+1,I was promised new!!,"well, they promised me ""NEW"" but this book is far from being new. Marking all over the book means it's not new, the cover torn at some parts means that this isn't new!!"
+2,Good Product,"Works great, looks more classy than the plain white ones for curtain hanging and it's strong enough to hold curtains. The end piece was a lot smaller than I thought. I thought it would be maybe 2.5 inches in diameter, but it's only about 1. (I didn't measure it.)"
+1,Absolute Garbage,"There are plenty of tension rods out there. The _only_ advantage of the Umbra rods is that they look better. (Why other manufacturers haven't figured out the design part is anybody's guess.) The problem with the Umbra rods -- all of them -- is NO tension. I have tried these repeatedly.... Why? Because my local hardware store carries them, and they are readily available elsewhere, and I have opted for form over function. Every single Umbra rod I have used fails drastically. They simply cannot bear any weight. Or, to put it differently, they cannot exert enough force against the surfaces they extend out to for them to bear any load. Worse, the springs that are the key element in sustaining the tension tend to fail. When those springs fail, anything you have suspended by the rod will come down. If it's a lightweight drapery panel, you may be in luck. Otherwise, forget about it."
+1,Not exceptional,"As other reviewers have stated, these curtain rods will not sustain much weight at all. They really aren't spring rods - you just twist it into place.I ordered 3 and they were so poorly packed that two of them were bent and completely unusable.I wouldn't bother with these, or buy them from Country Curtains because you can get an anchor so that they can hold more weight and be more stable. Of course, their $30 each instead of $19!!!!"
+1,shipped wrong color,"I ordered three rods (all black) of various sizes and received free shipping. When the order was received, one of the rods was in pewter. They agreed to send a return shipping label for the incorrect item, but I would have to pay shipping on one rod."
+2,Dainty,"This item is very beautiful and dainty, but a lot smaller than I thought. The stones could also be better, but the design is so catching that it makes up for it. I should also add that Charoite is a very hard stone to find at a good price, so if you are looking at affordable, this is it. Trust me, I spent several hours searching. Overall I really like this pendant."
+2,beautiful,"I love this pendant. My only complaint was that the stone needs to be polished but, other than that, it's perfect. The design really stands out and I get compliments on it often. :)"
+2,Love it!,I am very happy with the weight and quality of this product. I wear this necklace often and love it!
+2,good book for little ones,"We loved this book! Anything that confirms what we are trying to teach is always great to find! This book teaches about gaurding your heart in a funny and cute way, but it shows the reality of what happens when we give in to temptation and watch things that we shouldn't! This book is GREAT!"
+2,Recommend for young musicians,This is a great book for young musicians for inspiration. It tells a brief story in an easy to read format for each musician for a variety of instruments. Good for those who have the potential to go professional.
+1,Not for me.,Thought it was poorly written. The story was long & boring. Thought I would try her to find new writers. will not buy again.
+2,good fantasy romance,"This book, though not ""great literature"", is a fun read, with plenty of romance and suspense. But you have to be willing to temporarily (for the duration of reading the book) believe in magic, including magical time travel, to let yourself get into the story. This book does have an engrossing, suspenseful story line in addition to the romance, so it is much better than those romance books that are simply an evolving romance held together by boring daily life events. I recommend it as good entertainment reading."
+1,Long and involved,Had a hard time following the story. Typos in dates really had me confused Malcolm was introduced in 1864 not 1964.
+2,a great cooooooooooooool album.,don't blive the random guy up there i have heard it it's have great songs and the d.j vir is very cool buy it and u 'll see .
+1,Two thumbs down- I've never been more disapppointed,I've never been so disappointed with a CD!! If there were 3 songs on the CD that I liked it was a lot. And there are just some songs that should not be re-made by different artists- two in particular from this album is the Love song from the Titanic movie and Hopelessly Devoted To You. So I wouldn't even bother.
+1,The music is old and tired at this point.,The music has been out. What is the purpose of it? Forget it
+1,It isn't a toy...,"This is a decorative item that, although it's advertized as ""crystal,"" looks a great deal more like pressed glass. It does, however, come with ""lead content warnings"" so one must assume that it is, indeed, lead crystal. But don't expect sparkle -- the item is neither cut nor polished.It's small and pretty, and comes in a cheap plastic presentation case lined with flocked paper and Disney advertising. Still, what else are you going to give to a woman cast in the role?"
+2,beautiful!,"Ai Yazawa does it again. Her gorgeous art makes this book great- for paradise kiss fans or anyone else who happens to open it. Yazawa is a creative genious and her fashion designs are beautiful, using the gothic lolita style that has become increasingly popular in the US. I suggest you read this book...if not for the awesome story, then for the even more awesome art."
+1,Just Unnecessary,"As any fan of Nirvana is well aware, Kurt Cobain had a fear that was close to outright paranoia about Nirvana's music being milked and exploited to make a buck. All of a sudden, that fear seems totally legitimate.This is (basically) the 3rd ""Greatest Hits"" cd that's been released under the band's banner. Nirvana only had three studio released cds. Well ... four if you count 'Incesticide.'If you're a younger fan and you want a terrific introduction to the band's work save your money from cd and save up for the 'With the Lights Out' box-set. It doesn't cost too much and is a great way to break into the band.A true Nirvana fan understands that the only meaning behind this piece is dollar signs."
+1,Buy the box set instead of this!,All it is the summary of the boxset i guess for the budget nirvana fan? the reason i am giving it 2 stars all it had to offer was a track not included in the box set which is the come as you are demo.. the box set is alot more expensive but has alot more to offer than this and you get a decent dvd to watch all in all a buy for the hardcore nirvana fan... also the art work was originally picked out by Frances Bean Cobain and thats a good thing! other than that buy the box set
+1,Poor value for money,"I agree with most people that this is an un-necessary release. It is an obvious attempt to cash in by the holders of the rights. But on the other hand it is also a cheaper alternative to the 'With the lights out box'. I own the box and can honestly say it is definitely worth the extra money to buy that. This doesn't even offer the best of the box anyway, which it clear states in the title. I only bought this because I like to own anything and everything with the Nirvana name on it. I believe Nirvana are the most influencial band since the Beatles and any unheard recording of the bands I must have.Only hardcore fans will want to buy this, it only offers 3 previously unreleased recording of which only two are any good. 'Sappy' and a 1985 recorded version of 'Spank Thru' which surely must be the first ever recording by Nirvana.As far as value for money goes, this doesn't have anything to offer, sadly."
+1,Best of what box?,"There is no excuse for the CD to be made. I thought when it was first announced it would be HIGHLIGHTS from the box set and a couple other songs they didn't put on the box. This CD is overburdened with scraps, there were great (full) songs on With The Lights Out, but only a couple of them show up here. Once again, the Cobain estate is going to try to sap us as much as possible until they give us a complete rareties, compilation and b-side tracks set. Buy the box set and make your own compilation."
+1,Smells like dollar signs...,"Have you ever heard the song 'Milk It'? It was written for this exact reason. Or 'Rape Me'? ""Its so relieving to know that your leaving as soon as you get paid"" Francis farmer? You know when you buy this, some record exec is making a buck on a dead persons name. But hey we all know that suicide sells."
+1,A dreadful waste of cash,"If this is the ""best of the box"" then thank God I didn't buy the box. Most of this stuff should never have left Cobain's closet."
+1,Nirvana Sliver Best Of The Box,"As a long time Kurt Cobain fan ,Kurt was the reason I learned guitar years ago ,I was always a singer and songwriter since I was young but when Nirvana came out in 1991 I learned guitar as well cause the man inspired me too not just sing but write my own riffs.on this release save the money and buy the whole box set it is worth it, except for Courtney being the Yoko Ono money whore that she is and saving these extra demo tracks for this cd instead of putting every last outake demo live etc on last years boxed set.so you have to buy this cd just for the 3 new tracks.I know Courtney has enough money so I would'nt buy this cd.Kurt should not be remembered this way with his widow milking every dollar she could get.I will make sure if I become famous that only my children would be in control of my music who would treat it with respect."
+1,Horrible CD,"I bought this CD thinking it was a ""Best Of"" or ""greatest Hits"" type thing. It is far from that to be sure. Sure there are alot of songs here but they are all old demo's or just poorly recorded live stuff from garage practices & small clubs. Maybe I'm just too jaded, but the sound quality was horrible. I mean I was disapointed in it not being studio recordings in the 1st place. But in this day & age you should be able to go in & clean the really poor sound quality up a bit before packaging it up & selling it to the general public. It basicly sounds like it was recorded usuing a portable cassette tape player, & a cheap one at that! I'm gonna see if I can get some fool to actually give me some money for this piece of trash on Ebay, but I doubt it."
+1,Why keep on going with this crap?,"It is more of the same, it is more of the one of the worst band that existed. Nirvana was never good, it was music for depressive people. Skip on this one that it is being release to fill the pockets of her stupid daughter and his stupid ex wife. Nirvana and Kurt Cobain were the most worst band of all times."
+1,Nirvana is awesome; but home demos of great songs played with terrible quality and instruments isn't,"Although it does not mention it that the songs on the CD are demos in track listing, almost single song on this CD is cheap home made demos with terrible sound quality, with the exception of a few acoustic and live performances. If you want to buy Nirvana's greatest hits and enjoy the studio quality sounds and recordings of the ones of the best bands in alt rock history, this is not your album and do not be tricked like I was."
+1,Awful,Wish I had read the reviews first. I had no idea how bad the sound quality was before I bought this.
+1,Milk It: Some Of The Box,"Four stars for the music, minus 2 stars for the concept. The review title represents exactly how I feel about this disc. One can't pretend that this disc is anything but a quest for more money, and some will agree with me that this doesn't even represent the box very well at all. This is one of those discs that, if you are a die-hard collector, you would buy, but most collectors already have the box anyway, so that makes you less likely to buy this one. Also, if you weren't a big fan and you bought the disc actually thinking it was the ""best"", it wouldn't give an accurate overview of the box and you'd probably become uninterested. So basically, if you must have the few extras, find it cheap or used, and if you're a first timer, let this be the last thing you add to your collection. It's been said a few times already, but just get the box and make your own comp. Why buy the milk when you can get the whole cow for...a little more?"
+1,Low Quality POS,I would have given it zero stars if possible. This is the worst cd I have ever listened to. The quality of the recordings are so bad that it hurts your ears to listen to it. This has the sound of the worst bootleg recordings I have ever heard. What a waste of money. This is the only cd that I have bought that I was actually unable to listen to. Talk about a sham by some corporate execs trying to make some money off of a dead guy.
+1,Completely Useless,"I don't quite understand why Courtney is allowed to put these things out, and even more surprised that the other members agreed to it (since they have to). Everyone who already put out the 50 bucks for the box gets a whole three song bonus, songs which don't even sound like anything special. Nirvana was an awesome band who made some of the greatest music of all time, and this CD does reflect that. It's a good CD, but it's useless. It's nothing we don't already have. If they're going to put more Nirvana stuff out, it should at least be stuff we haven't heard. Just buy the three songs off of iTunes or something and save yourself the money from buying this CD."
+1,Horrible Quality,"Even though the song list looks impressive, don't waste your money on this one. This is the poorest quality sound I've ever heard on a CD.Being a Nirvana Fan, I have other albums that sound great, but I can't recommend this one.Again don't waste your money."
+1,This doesnt deserve one star,"What is happening here. First, a sub-par greatest hits album and then this sad best of the box. I love Nirvana but Courtney Love is really tampering with Kurt Cobains catalogue. The greatest hits should of had breed, polly, and verse chorus verse. Back to the box set now.This best of the box isn't even the best of!"
+1,I made better recordings in my garage,I was expecting a lot more when I bought this CD. I was expecting studio quality demos similar to Metallica's Garage Days. This CD is litterally a compilation of poorly mixed cassette tape recordings. Quality is very bad.
+2,who are you?,"This CD is great for some people, but I think a lot of other people are buying it who maybe shouldn't.For the Nirvana fanatic with money, get the full boxed set, you will probably find the DVD and the book to be worth the extra money, even if you don't listen to the added tracks.If you aren't a fanatic, stick with the albums. You will not like the low sound quality of the recordings.Now, for the Nirvana fanatic who's a bit short on cash, but absolutely has to have ""Do Re Mi"" as part of his collection, that's who this is for. ""Do Re Mi"" is an excellent track, one of Nirvana's best...so if you are a serious Nirvana fan, you DO need to have that one."
+1,Totally F***ing Pointless!!!,"F*** You, Geffen, F*** You Courtney Love!!!! Dave Grohl why didn't you STOP THEM, YOU WERE MY HERO... WHAT HAPPENED DAVE????? My God, it has come to this..."
+1,Uhh yea right,"I downloaded it for free courtny, then i kept the new songs then deleted the rest..thank for this waster of plastic tho.."
+1,Good job Courtney...,"Releasing a Box set, then a year later releasing a CD containing mostly Box Set songs and then three new ones, hoping the hardcore fans will buy both to get the full list of songs. It's a shame.She said she is bringing Francis Bean into the ""family business""- the family business of milking all the money you can of your husband's music? That's low Courtney, even for you."
+1,Tasteless Trash,"If I could give this half of a star I would. I am a big fan of Nirvana, but this was a total disappointment to me. The tracks sounded awful. I felt like I was ripped off in every sense of the way. I took it to a buy-trade-sell place and not even they would offer me anything for it, which shows you the poor quality of this album. A word of advice; DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!!"
+1,Listen to the samples before you buy,"Okay, I made a HUGE mistake. I was at Best Buy (no on-line reviews...) and bought this CD based on the song list. Listen to the samples before you buy, you'll be convinced that YOU TOO, can be a ROCK STAR. I wouldn't buy an album that had me singing on it, but Kurt sounds weirdly like my own crooning in the first track. OOO, OWWW, MAKE HIM STOP...."
+1,Unnessecary Garbage,"Recently, Nirvana released the amazing ""With The Lights Out"" box set. Truly, a definitive Nirvana collection.Now they have released this compilation, Silver: The Best Of The Box. All the songs on the record can be found on With The Lights Out ANYWAY, and they didn't even pick the most notable songs from the set anyhow.If you should buy this, you should only be a DIE HARD Nirvana fan, who only buys this on principal."
+1,Very Low Quality Recordings,Nirvana should be ashamed of having this released. If it's the best of the box then the rest of the box must be overdriven drunken slobbering screams accompanied by smashing guitars and kicking drums. If you like unprofessional recordings you will love these. My guess is these were recovered from the trash somewhere to make a quick buck. Although if they are demos it's a wonder Nirvana got anywhere.
+1,2pac of rock is back!,"I own the boxset of Nirvana and its good. It took awhile to come out, but it was worth it. Now this? A cd that takes the best moments from the box and adds three new tracks? How much more will fans have to suffer? Whats next for fans? Kurt's legacy is like 2Pac and being crapped on but his greedy friends and family. I cant wait for Scott Stapp to produce the next Nirvana ""lost cd""!"
+1,HORRIBLE,"ok--first of all, saying that this CD is the ""best"" of anything is completely wrong, and don't give me that Bullsh*t about ""you try to write something"" thats not the issue. the issue is the fact that this CD contains Horrible quality tracks that someone who put 200$ into some mics could top. Nirana rocks, but this cd blows.Thx courtney, now go do some blow."
+2,"Screw you Doug the ""guitar player""","Bloody hell man, are damn stupid, Nirvana were an amazing band. Just because Kurt played simple stuff on the guitar, hey man, I'd really like to see you come up with something as good as that, it ain't in the technicality piss head, it's in the bloody soul, Kurt had soul (an unhappy one, but a soul). You are a bloody souless creature who deserves nothing less than to go to hell. I play guitar and I respect Kurt Cobain for doing what he did. His music had so much feeling and emotion, I don't know what kind of music you like, why don't you bloody well tell me! I like beer, and Nirvana goes very well with beer, try it, you serpentine monster! I am Bonzo, and I love Nora more than anything in this world!"
+1,$ Scam,"The songs on Sliver are easily some of the best of the box but the completely ignored some of the best, also. Its said for me to watch the ""Nirvana Corp."" aka Courtney Love to do something like this. Ultimately, if you don't realize that this is a shtik for $ then you must be confused. Nirvana released a best of cd and then a best of the box? Im just guessing but i think this is what the record company was saying:""We'll throw a couple new songs on it and we'll get some true fans to buy it just to have it.""It's been released for the cash. And this is something I know Kurt wouldnt have approved of. Hopefully someone takes this into consideration before buying it. yea,its good for the collection but its sad to see this is happening. I bought it for the cover art and stuff just to have for the collection nothing more. If your looking for some music get the actual box set."
+1,Don't Buy,This is the worst recording of Nirvana I have ever heard! The entire thing sounds horrible. DON'BUY IT!!
+1,Thought I was missing more than this...,"I don't own the box set but, if this is the best of the box then I'm not missing much. I really like Nirvana but there really just aren't many winners here especially since this is suppose to be the pick of the litter from ""With the lights out"".There are a few solid tracks here but I just expected more..."
+1,Very easy to solve!,"This puzzle is very easy to solve, I would not recommend it for anyone. Buy the ""original"" ""Don't Break the Bottle"", it will keep you entertained much longer."
+2,Great gift to pass on!,"Gave this to a friend in October.... they finally solved it in Dec when her relatives came to visit.... the Univ of Virginia student solved it! She will pass it on to our other friends for their birthdays...Really like the game, its made well and it is harder than you think. I actually had to get my William and Mary graduate to put it together! I also gave one to my Mom for Christmas, who has not solved it yet. She will pass it on to her ladies she plays cards with. Its fun and different....a good conversation piece!"
+2,Synopsis,"Dr. Ivie is in Italy looking for a beetle. Unfortunately, the beetle he seeks was only found one time by one person thirty years ago in one hole in the ground, and it's only about a millimeter long. While the graduate students dig and all sift through mud, dream sequences, animation, and stock footage open a window into the obsession and passion that drives these impossible tasks of science. The ""science"" of clear and instant results is dissolved to reveal the reality where methods are bizarre and failure is not only common, but just another step in the process."
+1,Really bad....,"This is by far the worst movie in black cinema. Take everything you liked about ""Friday"", ""Booty Call"" and ""CB4"", leave them out of this movie and this is what you get. 90 minutes of [stuff]. It is low budget beyond low budget, and you get a headache from listing to fake, incoherent characters who look like they were picked off the street of some ghetto. And those who like to see booty-there is basically none, just one scene which lasts about 15 seconds and features a silent, unattractive ""dancer"".. If you are a fan of these movies, rent it first, you'll see. If you buy it, you will find a movie devoid of beautifull black women and good looking guys, but which is filled with stupid humor and a story which will put you to sleep."
+1,Stupid,"I must admit, it was terrible. I hate to admit i liked it. I guess it was so STUPID, you couldn't help it."
+1,Stinks like stale cabbage!,"This movie is bad, Bad, BAD! Makes Rudy Ray Moore look like Fellini!Essentially, this is the crude ""story"" of a college football player who goes down to Daytona with his friends for Black Spring break and hopes to sing with the pros. Problem is: outrageously bad acting, corny ""humor,"" strong and unecessary reverse racism (the lone geeky White character is constantly referred to as a ""cracker,"") vile sexism, unappealing characters. etc. etc.Get this video only if your fireplace runs low this winter."
+2,Palabras de aliento para tu caminar con Dios,"Una vez mas Charles Swindoll llega al corazón del cristiano como tu y como yo. Nos alienta y nos da enseñanza de como enfrentar nuestros Gigantes, reconocer su origen y escudriñar en nuestro corazón para dar con esas espinas que han estado clavadas por mucho tiempo e impide que nuestro caminar con Dios sea firme. Prácticos y profundos principios para ayudarnos a ser mejores en nuestra casa, trabajo y en la iglesia."
+2,great book - both down to earth and inspiring,Good for beginners or for those already on a spiritual path - as always another perspective gives you insights in areas you may have thought you had it all sussed or confirms something you had not quite got your head around yet. Forgiving and generous - a book to come back to.
+2,Boot Camp to Spiritual Fitness,"This book is definitely an ""In Your Face"" program. Each chapter presents full frontal examination of your Spirituality.Unless you do the exercises at the end of each chapter, you are missing the full benefit of the book.I highly recommend you use this book in a class or at least working with one other person to discuss what comes up for you."
+2,Spiritual Fitness,"Loved this book; I have read it, taught 2 classes from it and it has transformed my life and the lives of my students. \I highly recommend this book and Her TAPES to anyone and everyone interested in spiritual growth.Rev.JudyCockeysville, Maryland"
+2,Awesome guide for the experienced mountaineer,"This book outlines hundreds of different routes up all of the Wind's well-known peaks (as well as several not-so-well-know ones). He did a phenomenal job amassing all of this information. There is enough here for a short lifetime of awesome mountain trekking.The information Kelsey gives is mean, lean, and straight to the point. Novices beware, this book makes no attempts to come down to anyone's level. It is written for those grounded in that arts of route-finding, technical climbing, and alpine survival. It is not a hiking book. If you are uncomfortable with this, either buy a more toned-down Wind River guide, or pick up a book to build your skills like ""Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills"" and start psyching yourself up for some world class backcountry."
+1,Too broad and too liitle info,"Not knowing Wind River the guide really did very little to help plan a trip excpet for forming a general idea of where to go and what to see and climb. On this level it fulfilled it's job, but I was hoping for much more."
+1,E.A.'s reveiw,"I bought this book for my book club and I have had a very hard time reading it. The characters are too life-like in my opinion for me to have any sympathy towards them. I have read other novels from the Victorian Period that I have liked, but this one seems overly wordy and dull in my opinion. I gave two stars instead of one for the mini novel Indian Summer of a Forsyte, the best part of the series, which saved this from a one star reveiw. It was touching and beautiful to read. If only the rest of the books followed such a formula."
+2,Long but interesting,"I got interested in reading this book after viewing the Masterpiece Theater showing of the Forsyte Saga. It was interesting to compare the movie's interpretation of the book, and it gave a little more insight into the motivations of each of the characters. Overall a good book."
+1,"good story, overdetailed writing","Having first viewed the TV version of this story, I find that the written version tends to be overlong and overdetailed. (I am not that interested in the brand of cigars that old Jolyon smokes.) I am only about 1 1/2 chapters into the book and hope it gets livlier soon."
+2,The Best Book I have read in years,"I was bored one night and picked up this book that had been on the shelf for probably 20 years. Oh my goodness -- if you love Jane Austen and England, you will love this book. I could not put it down. The characters -- although numerous and many with the same Christian names! -- are kept distinct and are extremely vividly drawn. One realizes how the social sanctions of the day kept people in their place -- just the discussion of what divorce did to a family alone is worth its weight in understanding how social mores have changed. I thought I would be bored stiff and came away 4 days later after finishing this book wanting to start the next one, 700 pages and all. Enjoy!"
+2,Rancid Crank Out Another Classic...,"Rancid's new CD is nothing like Life Won't, but that whole ska thing was getting old anyway. This album on the other hand is dripping with mad punk rock aggression that doesn't even give the listener a chance to breath inbetweeen songs. Almost every track on here is good, but gritty songs like ""Poison"" and ""Its Quite Alright"" stand out the most. Rancid 2000 is a true punk rock classic."
+1,Marginal,"This collection of sentences and catch phrases is VERY weak on technical details and VERY heavy on the diatribe. In several instances, it is down right incorrect when referencing history. This book may fit the needs of a poli. sci. type, but it is less than a dust collector when it comes to those working in the fields of IT/IW/IA. As a 2 decade professional in the field, take my recommendation and avoid this book if you are looking for anything beyond recycled political phrases related to IW."
+2,hard topic but well worth the knowledge,"Ms Too has tackled a subject that is immensely difficult to learn. However, I thought her approach and explaination was excellent. Readers, please be patient and reread each section more than once.Again, advance Feng Shui puts alot of people in despair due to the topic but once you master the knowledge, the wisdom and flow will pour forth clearly."
+1,How Annoying! Total waste of money,"I bought this book planning on checking the Feng Shui for my house for the year 2002 and find out after reading several chapters that Lillian Too assumes your house was built since 1984 or has had major renovation during this period. If this is not the case then the rest of the book (i.e. the most important part) is totally useless. Buy another book, any book except this one."
+2,A great collection of songs on this karaoke disc,"1. The Winner Takes It All - ABBA2. Dancing Queen - ABBA3. Waterloo - ABBA4. Take A Chance On Me - ABBA5. Fernando - ABBA6. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do - ABBA7. Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA8. Does Your Mother Know - ABBA9. I Have A Dream - ABBA10. Knowing Me, Knowing You - ABBA11. Chiquita - ABBA12. The Name Of The Game - ABBA13. SOS - ABBA14. Thank You For The Music - ABBA"
+1,"IT IS DESEPTIVE ,","IT IS NOT WHAT I THOUGHT IT WASIT DOSE FIT THE CAMRA BUT I THOUGHT THAT IT HAD A USB END ALSO , SO THAT I COULD HOOK TO MY COMPUTER"
+1,Cable is a cable is a cable,Buying a Sony cable wasn't worth it. I could have spent less buying any 4pin to 4pin 1394 firewire cable. Search around. Buying name brand may not be worth it.
+1,Not HAPPY,I purchased this for my sony camcorder. I have windows XP on my laptop and this cable does not work. My laptop does not even detect my camcorder when attached.............Its a waste according to me
+1,Sony I. Link 4Pin Digital Video Cable,I ordered the Sony 4Pin to 4Pin Digital Video cable for my Sony digital camcorder and it came with a bent pin in one of the connectors. I specifically ordered the Sony rather than a generic one because I thought it would be more likely to be of higher quality. It was advertised as new. When I plugged it into my camcorder it did not work. On examining it I found that it had a bent pin. When I looked at the camcorder connection I found that the bent pen had ruined the connection in the camcorder. What a bummer. I contacted the seller and they were willing to send me a replacement for the cable but took no responsibility for the defective one ruining the camcorder connection. I did not bother to get another one for obvious reasons.
+2,Great for video transfer!,"Atlast I can transfer my videos from my HC32 Sony camcorder to my laptop! Works with Toshiba & Dell laptops, not sure about others. The iLink/IEEE 1394 port on Toshiba is also called S400."
+2,Works great with my Sony DCR-TRV103 video camera to Sony VaioPC,"works great! so easy to use with ""click to DVD"" software that came on my Sony Vaio PC. love it! I can finally have my home videos put on DVD easily, in about an hour or so."
+2,Has to be one of the best books on salvation ever written!!!,Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer was used by the Lord as a champion of grace. And I have no doubt that this continues even today....long after Dr. Chafer has gone to be with the Lord. I recommend this book both to unbeliever and believer alike. I have never read a more comprehensive book explaining the marvelous salvation that God offers the whole world through simple faith in Jesus Christ!!!
+2,Blows Toxic Avenger I away,"For those of you who liked TA 1, you've got to get this one. If you thought the first one was funny, then this one is gonna have you rolling on the floor. Imagine the King of Porn, Ron Jeremy, playing a priest--well, he does in this one. That irony is funny enough, but there are are TONS of other funny sh*t in this flick. This movie is non-stop from the get-go. If you like all the Troma goodies--gore, outrageousness, gratuitous nudity, a little bit of lesbo action, and over-the-top comedy--then this movie is a MUST for your collection. You don't just have to be a Troma fan to like this movie. Like I said, if you like all of the things listed above, then you should get this flick. Trust me, you won't be sorry. Just don't watch it with your grandmother or little ones."
+2,Movies I Own U Should 2!!!!!!!!!!!,"Toxie at his best this is one of the greastest TROMA movies ever made I would gladly pay 30 dollars for a movie this good also get the Tox Box***** and the Toxic Crusaders***** It's the cartoon show from when I was kid It's FRESH as HELL. The extra features are great like always with TROMA, you also get a cool Citizen Toxie poster!"
+2,Brilliant,TOXIC AVENGER 4 IS AN AMAZING MOVIE. hillarious and filled with violence the DVD is packed with extras including 3 commentaries deleted scenes and a full lengtht documentary on the making of toxie 4 . The best Toxic avenger movie gets one of the best dvd of the past year.
+2,A NEW ASSKICKING MOVIE MADE BY LLOYD,"this movie whas relly great.the movie is much action in it much fighting.and its hilarius very good movie.the director lloyd kaufman did it again a new toxic avenger movie that gets a 9/10this movie isnt just one dvd its 2 dvd with one special feature with an including 95 minute dokumentary""apocalypse soon!""and much more special features.i got this movie as a present.you should go to the nearest store and buy this DVD.CITIZEN TOXIE:THE TOXIC AVENGER IV."
+2,good lord - i cant see how it gets any better than this!,"its entirely beyond me how with every film lloyd kaufmann directs, it outdoes the last. sheer genius.this is one of THE greatest flicks ive ever seen in my entire life. with hours upon hours of dvd extras, this two-disc set is the greatest dvd since terror firmer. i cant even begin to describe how amazing this movie is. indeed it is the true sequel (although toxic avenger II is a guilty pleasure of mine).i think the most amazing thing about this movie is it was made with 1 half of 1 percent of the amount of money a common hollywood film costs. utter and sheer genius."
+1,BEYOND OFFENSIVE!,"If you love, care, like, or even have the smallest amount of respect for yourself or another person don't expose them to this garbage! I did not expect a movie with taste, and I enjoy B-movies, tacky gross outs, and off color humor. BUT THIS MOVIE GOES WAY OVERBOARD! The filmakers trying so hard to be shocking they forget to give this flick anything that a decent human being could find enjoyable."
+1,One of the lesser Louis L'Amour novels,"I've read them all, many times over and am a big fan. This one held so much promise for me, describing the culture and life of the Californios. And then he had to inject that mystic story of another world in there....."
+2,California History/Mystery All In One!,"This one doesn't really fall into the Western category, but it's full of hammering action, informative local California history, and mystic goings-on. Seacoast adventures, early Califronia ranching, great good-guys and really bad bad-guys, and mysterious appearances by silent, unknown characters fill this one to the brim! Best of all, L'Amour introduces in this story, for what I believe was the first time in his writings, the famous ""portal to the other side,"" which really sets this story apart from almost all of his other works. Excellent yarn through and through. You won't forget it for a long time after you first read it!"
+2,Good choice for light duty homeowners,"I bought this since the big MK I also use was too heavy and messy to take into condos. I rehab ocean condos and lug all my tools into the condo for 2-3 months (compressor, table saw, router table, etc). So I focus on portability first.However, the instructions were limited, the arbor allows the blade to not spin true, and the setup screws will be quickly lost after unpacking.But strangely - the saw and fence quickly cut straight after you allow for the width of the blade wobble. Angles require some extra work. I used a 7"" speed square against the fence for diagonal cuts. I haven't tried the 1.3"" cutting depth yet. It should do it. But for how long? I don't see it as a long term contractor grade saw but as a saw that can be used for 2-3 yrs with about 2-3 jobs per year."
+1,Poor support from Plasplugs,"About four weeks ago, I purchased at a Home Depot in Florida the Plasplugs ""Master Tiler"", model number: DWW180US-BX.I am using it for a porcelain tile installation. The original blade worked ok for the initial cuts, but I need to replace it for the proper blade type for the tile. I had bought a porcelain tile replacement blade from a blade mfr when I bought the saw. When I got around to replacing the blade, I found out that the Plasplugs machine uses a different ""arbor"" than everybody else. The replacement blade was worthless to me.I then called the Plasplugs US office to order the ""high glaze"" blade. Much to my chagrin, I was told the ""all blades except the standard have been discontinued"".I just bought this saw four weeks ago! I think it is very irresponsible for a manufacturer to behave in this matter.You can be assured that I will avoid any Plasplug product in the future."
+1,Don't waste your time or money on this,"First the good things. It cuts through ceramic tile easily and I actually had good success using the 45 degree cutting feature, although, it's a little sloppy.Now for the bad. I had problems similar to previous readers:The fence had to be modified to fit, it is very difficult to adjust, it is not accurate (you will need to use a tape measure), and the fence stripped out after about 10 cuts so it could no longer clamp to the table.This made it effectively USELESS for accurate cutting, so my day of tiling was wasted. Oh, and tiles catch on rear blade gaurd.I am now going to try and return the saw."
+1,Not very good,"I cannot recommend this tool. When I first used it, I couldn't cut the tile. I then noticed the blade was spinning backwards! When I turned the saw off, and then on again, the blade didn't spin at all. Finally, I realized that I had to ""spin"" the blade manually as I switched on the saw to get it to turn correctly. Not what I expected from a $[$$$] tool. Once I finally got it working, I was still disappointed with the performance. Cutting was very slow, and not very accurate. ..."
+1,Spend your money elsewhere...,"You could do a lot better for the price of this tool. Comparing it to comprable models costing half as much? I recommend spending for the cheaper models or springing for something better. The blade wouldn't align with the blade guard until I modified the table with a file. The tightening bolt that runs through the fence stripped in less than two weeks of light use. (Trust me, I'm not THAT strong.) Spend less or spend more, just don't bother to spend for this tool. One additional note: I contacted the manufacturer about the stripped rip fence and they promptly sent me a replacement without questions. I suppose that's worth an upgrade to 2 1/2 stars. I still think one could do better for the money. Oh, and my saw leaks water continuously when the unit is operating. Better leave it at two stars afterall."
+1,Plasplug is JUNK!!,By something else. This is the worst piece of machinery I have ever bought. Virtually impossible to cut any size tile on the diagonal. Typical imported junk!!!!!
+1,Not recommended,I have to agree with most of the reviews here. This saw is a peice of junk. I returned it almost immediatey. What a waste of time! I should have read the reviews here first!
+1,Very poor,"This is a very good concept, but poorly executed. On my particular saw, the tilt section of the table didn't fit flush, so it made the right side of the table useless. Once raised to the 45 degree position, the tilt section was wobbly, as one of the flimsy plastic props did not even touch its rest. The blade ran neither true nor parallel to the fence. The blade retaining nut had to be tightened about every 10 cuts. The blade actually flew off the shaft a couple of times. The tile caught on the plastic end caps of the fence, which stick out. I could easily stall the motor with ordinary 1/4 inch ceramic tile. Can't remember all the other thigs wrong with it, I was in too much of a hurry to return it."
+1,Buy Something Else!,"The first tile I cut... I knew I had purchased the wrong saw. Maybe to use the rip fence it would work ok, but to cut tile freehand, it was useless. The blade comes up through the table, like a table saw, with the blade spinning through 1 inch of water in the bottom of the tank. The blade picks up the water and sprays it all over the inside of the clear guard over the blade. This makes it impossible to see any lines marked on the tile. It is impossible to make an accurate cut if you can't see your cut lines. Using the saw without the guard is not an option, unless you are working outside, and don't mind getting drenched. Bad design. I'm returning it and spending the extra money to get something good."
+1,PlasPlug Master Tile Cutter,"Bought at Home Depot for $199. It is a toy, not suitable for serious work. Flimsy contruction, difficult or impossible to adjust. Recommend getting a brand name."
+1,spend the additional money and get an MK,"My main complaint is the fence, getting both sides square to the blade and locked down will take you about five minute's and even then don't put to much pressure on the fence as it will ether bow or one side will move. An MK is much faster put the tile on the carriage push the tile to the blade make sure the kurf is going to be on the correct side of your mark slide the carriage back set the fence (if you'd like) turn the saw on and cut. I renovate older home and many times the walls are out of square so your cut tiles are going to be getting bigger or smaller as you go God help you if you get into this position with the Plasplugs tile saw...."
+1,"Bad fence, Bad tilt","The rail keeps popping up, so the plastic endcaps are no longer flush with the table. I had to file them down so the tile won't get caught. The tilting table will move apart at the hinge when I start pushing the tile through the blade, it is just useless. Straight cuts seemed to work OK. This may be suitable for small around the house jobs. I think the design is from England. Bad British engineering !!"
+1,Made Me Feel Worse!,"A friend suggested this herb to me to help with my awful PMS. After taking Vitex for only three days during PMS, I began to feel horrible: very irritable, nauseous and foggy. After doing some research, I found that a percentage of women react very negatively to this herb -- some people remarked that they initially felt better, but then progressively felt worse and thought they were going crazy; some said they immediately felt terrible. I guess it's a gamble that many of us are willing to take to feel better though. Wish it had worked!"
+1,Not one change,"I have been taking two capsules daily for two months and not felt or seen one difference in my health. This hasn't been the miracle pill to help cure my PCOS or help my ovulate. In fact, I had a period before I started this pill and not one since."
+1,made my head spin,this made me really dizzy so I had to stop using it after only one use. I ended up tossing it out.
+1,Didn't help,"I found research that said this possibly may help get your cycles back and so after finishing the bottle the cycle never came. I guess if you keep it up after a few months is what might help, but I decided instead of buying more and hoping it would help to talk to my doctor first."
+2,Vitex,"This product was great , smells weird but it is a root. I would buy it again, no side effects. Great service and price."
+2,It's Working...,"My husband and I have been TTC for 2 yrs with no luck (yet) so after much research I decided to order Vitex. My cycles were anywhere between 35-40 days and I had little to no CM. I took it as directed last month and noticed 100% improvement in my CM and I ovulated on day 15 which is unheard of for me! So far, this cycle seems to be identical to last month which is awesome! I haven't gotten a BFP yet but it has helped regulate my cycle!"
+1,Caused tiredness and confusion,"I noticed I was very tired and headachy after taking Vitex, but I read that is a common side effect and that it was temporary. After the first week, I only noticed the tiredness increasing. I would feel almost confused at times and just plain strange. When taking it during the day, one time, I completely drove past the shopping center I was going to. I'd go through these spells where I felt very heady, like I was going to pass out. I was only taking 250mg per day. I had high hopes for this as a treatment for PCOS, but I couldn't continue with it. This doesn't seem like a common result, but malaise and confusion are listed among vitex's side effects. Maybe I should have tried vitex fruit which is less potent than vitex extract, but this is something I'm not messing around with any more! Back to progesterone cream!"
+2,Worked like a CHARM!,"I do not write reviews typically but this product changed my life! My periods have always been irregular, however I still did not expect them to just stop when I was 25.. I suffered the mental agony of never getting periods unless I took Provera when I decided enough was enough. The wise Internet came to my rescue and convinced me that Vitex could be the solution. I started taking this product once a day (first thing in the morning) for 120 days (2 boxes) with a gap of 2 days when I forgot to pack it on a business trip. During those 120 days, I got 5 periods (spotting, very light to light flow). Then I decided to give myself a week's break... and got my full fledged period. So, so thankful! If your doctor says everything's okay with you (yeah, right) BUT you just need Provera to get your period and fertility treatments to have children, I HIGHLY recommend you try this product. Just give it time to work. Good luck!"
+2,Excellent use of Humor to teach Finance,Robert Cooke use humor throughout the book to help nonfinancial manager understand financial reports. The use of the Spouse House Firm throughout the book allows you to see the develop of financial reports as they apply to a small growing firm. Robert writes as he is right in front of you talking to someone he has known for a long time. He uses humor to help you understand the difficult concepts of the book. If you are looking to learn financial statements or just refresh your skills this is the book I recommend.
+1,zero stars - an absolute horror,This is the 2nd CD that I've purchased of rerecorded versions of Monty's 60s songs. This record label is crooked for putting a 60s photo of Monty on a CD that was clearly recorded in the 80s or 90s. Abysmal. Shameful. Vile. Criminal. An Abomination.
+1,Dissapointing,"I purchased this product to help eliminate my mild acne, and used it in conjunction with MDSkincare's cleanser/toner, and tinted moisturizer. I have 4 days left of my 30 day supply and have seen no improvement in my acne, or noticable improvement in overall skintone. Actually, I am now breaking out in places I've never had probelms with before. I will try Perricone products next, the MDScincare pads seemed to be a waste of $75 for me."
+2,Fantastic,"Love this product, makes my skin look and feel great! It's easy to use, no mess no fuss. I don't use it everyday because I like to save it for the weekends because it makes my skin feel so good."
+2,Best Product I have EVER purchased,"It takes alot for me to feel the urge to write a review on anything. I have very sensitive skin (so many things irritate it) and I also have dry skin. Recently I was having skin problems with my forehead (tiny little bumps under the skin). Nothing helped - even a prescription from the derm. When I used this peel literally within an hour I noticed a difference in my skin (not kidding). The little bumps seemed to lessen and my dry skin became smooth. I was afraid to use this product every day (bc of my sensitive skin) but so far I have had no problems at all. My skin looks so much better. No longer dry, tiny bumps pretty much gone, and tone looks better.I use it at night though instead of the morning. Kind of makes the skin a tad sticky."
+1,Totally trashed my skin!,"I bought this at Ulta after doing some research regarding chemical peels helping acne, and one of the sales associates recommended this product. My acne has always been pretty mild, but I wanted to see if I could get it under control better. My skin is extremely delicate. My skin actually felt great for the first few days of using this product -- balanced out my skin tone very nicely. Perhaps I should've stopped there, as after a week I broke out with HORRIBLE deep, cystic, painful acne that took me weeks to get over. The scars/pock marks they left behind were even worse. I would be wary if you have sensitive skin. Fortunately, the folks at Ulta remembered me from a few weeks prior and refunded my money. Sadly, I did almost no explaining as my face told the whole story."
+1,Not for everyone's skin!,"I bought this in hopes to reduce some small bumps on my cheeks and even out my skin tone. What I got was horrible acne and sores all over my face. The very next morning after using it I woke up with zits on my face! I haven't had acne since I was a teenager. My first thought was, it must be cleaning out the pores, thus the breakout, but after three weeks of using it every other day, my face is covered in sores that won't heal! I don't want to say it's a bad product, because it obviously works for most of the people that have written reviews, but my experience has not been good. I will never use it again. I'm just glad I got it on sale for $45. C'est la vie."
+2,Less one star due to price,I was surprised that after a few days use one really can tell a change in pore size without the harshness of an astringent. This is a real quick & easy effective non-irritating skin program to follow. I wish it came in much larger sizes to bring the price point down. The cost is the only factor that may keep me from future purchasing w/o a coupon or gold box discount. Actually I would like to try the entire line-so I really hope it will be featured frequently in the gold box or Friday sale.
+2,A Facial in a Pad,There is enough product on the mini pads to go over your entire face and neck. The fragrence of step 1 smells good.Overall this product does work. It definately clears up your face. I didn't use this product everyday since I wasn't sure if this was a product that contained 100% natural ingredients.
+1,"Horrible product, wish I could give it negative stars....","This is just a horrible product. If you want to waste $72 on a product that will ruin your skin, look no further. If you want to breakout horribly even if you don't normally and to have an awful rash on your face for days, this is the product for you. If you want to have to deal with a company that just doesn't care about anything except for making a quick buck, buy from MD Skincare."
+2,SO Expensive BUT...,Great product! I have used many a skin care product and this was by far the best one. But because its so expensive i have to buy it sparingly. (Im not a high roller) I have ordered this product twice in the last year and it works right away. The problem is you really have to use them all in 30 days or the pads will dry up on you. This is dissapointing since i really dont need to use them everyday. Nonetheless this product works...if i had the money i would keep a ready supply in my cabinet.
+2,Beautiful product!,"I've reviewed a couple of other Waechtersbach items, and I'm quite happy with these as well! I have only two minor complaints. First, on these, the glaze seems to be scratching (utensils?) more than the other Waechtersbach products I have...my plates and cereal bowls aren't doing that. Second, all four of them had a funny little bump on the outside rim...it looked identical on all four. Maybe a slight manufacturing defect? The glaze is slightly darker around the bump, so you can see it, though it's not overly obvious. But overall I love them - they're great for soups and pasta (spaghetti especially). They're holding up quite well in the dishwasher, too - no chips or cracks, despite how they sort of lean against one another. Very pleased!"
+2,Memoir or Memory?,"Although Derrida can be difficult to follow sometimes, this work is extremely intriguing and thought provoking. Well illustrated as well, as should be expected considering it was the catalogue for an exhibition."
+2,Jiggy Fly...worth it,"All throughout the basic wraith book they make references to this. They did so with good reason. The info on Soulforging was great, thogh i thought that the focus should have stayed on the more modern powers. The history of the coup is nice, and i thought it was worth the cost"
+2,Fascinating view into the past,"This book is fascinating for anyone at all interested in New Zealand history or a general account of life in the past. It is surprisingly well written for what is just a series of letters, and gives a real insight into life as a pioneer in the 1860s, with all its highs and lows. You'll laugh at the author's first attempts at baking, and cry with her as she digs dead lambs from a snowdrift. It's a wonderful book and I heartily recommend it."
+2,A very amusing look at the past,"I was hoping for far more details about working and handling sheep in the ways the New Zealander's did in the past when I got this book. Unfortunately, this is a collection of letters from a 'high society' girl that was packed up and moved to the NZ outback with her fiancee. Granted, it's amusing and reasonably interesting to read how she sees the world, as well as a bit insightful into how at least one family thought of their slaves and house maids during a time fortunately long behind us."
+1,Didn't like...,"I didn't like this version of the song, ""when you believe,"" even though it was the original. I favored the orchestral rendition of this song which was beautifully arranged by Hans Zimmer."
+1,"Two Divas,that should shut up!","Here are two songbirds who are trying to be the best singers of all time. I hate this diva routine! I admit they do have maybe one catchy tune.But,this song is so irritating.Two divas trying to hit the highest notes in one song!I give Whitney one star for her almost Josephine Baker look at the Oscars,you looked fine! And her Children song from the 80's. And Mariah for her badly premeditated sexy image and her undying effort to be the best,major ego! Two divas who should SHUT UP!"
+1,Movie Version is Much better!,"The movie version of this song is much better. The Mariah/Whitney version is simply just a screaming contest to see who can sing better. I admit the song is beautiful and touching, but it would have been better if one of them sung it instead of it being a competition. Buy the soundtrack and listen to the movie version. It showcases the song in a much better light."
+2,THE SONG IS SOULFUL,U ARE ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS AND IN THIS SONG THE TWO OF U SOUND ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. WHEN ARE U COMING TO INDIA
+2,"Wuzzup, Mariah!?! I'm Kaligirl from Seoul!","""When You Believe"" is an awesome song. To me Mariah's songs hit me like nukes! The awesome duet performed with Whitney Houston I'll never get sick of. This song(to me) is combined with spiritual, and also relates to the racism. I personally recommend this song to both Kids and Adults!"
+1,New Age?,"The song is sung beautifully, but is it promoting New Age? Should we believe in ourselves or in God? I think the focus should be more on believing in God and not just in ourselves."
+2,"""When you believe""","This song, sung by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey is GREAT! Sometimes, it leaves tears in my eyes. But, the song has some contrasts. Whitney Houston has one of the most beautiful voices in the universe. So when she sings the first verse and chorus, and then Mariah Carey starts to sing the second verse... it's a HUGE CONTRAST! Mariah screeches... If Celine Dion, who has the most wonderfully beautiful voice in the universe, had sung it with Whitney Houston, the song would've been irresistible. It would have been so unexplainable beautiful. Anyway, great job, Mariah and Whitney!"
+2,I really like this music because of the words and the story,"The singers are very good, both of them has a very nice voice and they are talented singer. I enjoy listening this music very much"
+2,Informative,"Read it all of it. can not say that I will use any of it. As a woodsman we usually go out already prepared and with our own more modern and durable gear. maybe if I were to live out there and have to replace my goods as they will inevitable need replacing with the suggestions in this book, but seeing as I am a working class man and will not live n the woods it just is good reading and that is all."
+2,Honest old fashioned opinion,"I have not placed eyes on the original, but it seems all pictures are correctly placed. His honest old fashioned opinion comes to life when he explains he does not appreciate the safe way to carry his axe. I enjoy the tone and ease of reading, you definitely catch on to the vernacular of the time. A great piece of history that impart practices that still having meaning to this day."
+2,Beginner woodsman manual,"This is basically a beginners guide to traveling, camping, and surviving in the woods. Covers a wide variety of topics from cabin building to snowshoeing. My biggest takeaways from the book are to always have an axe and blanket when traveling in the woods. Also, never explore unfamiliar areas without a compass and a means of fire creation.Don't expect a story. This is a manual."
+2,Worth it,I thought it was an amazing very well put together book. I really enjoyed it the whole way through not one problem
+1,Impressive character development but mostly morbid.,"""The Magic Barrel"" was a collection of stories that intrigued me, if only for the whimsical sounding name. I was disappointed, however, to find that the stories themselves were themselves not whimsical in the least. Malamud has created a world where paranoia is abundant, and worse, where poor, lackadaisical decisions are abound equally. There are no winners in any of Malamuds stories. I found myself becoming angry at the characters, for the way in which they responded to conflicts was alarmingly pathetic. His character development is strong, however, and I did enjoy maybe one or two of the stories until I found the ending rather dreary. If a literary work is ""sad,"" that is not a deterrant for me. Malamud's characters, on the other hand, are hopeless. I can't seem to enjoy reading about people who operate in such ways."
+1,"Wrong title, right author",I selected the complete short stories of Malamud and this book is only a selction of short stories. I was disappointed but we decided to keep it and be more careful in ordering.
+1,BORING!,"I would suggest before sitting down to read this book that you brew a large pot of coffee. Or better yet, don't sit down to read it at all. This is dry stuff!"
+2,An almost-perfect book.,"Prof. Jay is a genius. All of the techniques shown in this book works effectively. I use many of them during informal nhb matches and they saved my butt hundreds of times. If only Prof. Jay included some ground-fighting escapes and reversals, then I'll recommend this book to everyone, even to BJJ practitioners."
+2,Very well authored,I found this book to be very well authored. It shows what you need to know and gives a very detailed method of teaching you the same technique. Though I think the overuse of wrist locks to be inneffective the overall method is great and proven in competition by wally jay and his students (see the history provided in the book)
+2,Good book!!!!!!!!,"Great book, techniqes you can use! I love this book, the moves cause pain, but no injury. I really like section on finger locks. I did not have a problem with this book, the pictures were great. If you are in the martial arts, or looking in to them, GET THE BOOK."
+2,small circle jujitsu book review,"Great techniques and lots of them. Very good introduction to the world of jujitsu. The issue I had was that many of the pictures were somewhat far away and you can't clearly see how the technique is specifically executed. Also, some of the written descriptions assume baseline knowledge of the technique."
+2,Solid technique,The book has great instruction and drills. It is good for those who have a solid foundation with joint locks and submissions and an overall solid grasp of the body and movement. It has given some good variations of techniques I already teach and use.
+1,Alot of decent pictures and instructions,As a student of jiujitsu i understood alot of the moves but i found that without previous knowledge these pictures and instructions were difficult to understand. I feel there is alot of good information but not worth buying.
+1,Buy a different jujitsu book,I bought it before I knew anything. Now that I have been training a bit more and reading more I realized that this book is lacking a whole lot. I do not really recomend this book unless you can get it for free.
+1,What a strange martial art,"I would like to say that I admire any one who puts in the time and effort to learn a martial art and master it. That takes a lot of dedication and hard work. So I really have a great deal of respect for Wally Jay. Having said that though, I think small circle Jujitsu is really an ineffective grappling system. And I also think that it is no good in the street. Reading this book confirmed all of my worst suspicions about this art. Buy it only if you are looking for a good laugh and have money to burn. If not, and you actually want a good book about fighting try anything in Kid Peligro's Brazilian Jiu-jitsu series. Or go buy some Mario Sperry Vale Tudo tapes. Just don't get this book!"
+2,A great product!,"I have been using this cleansing gel for years. I have occasionally tried other products, but keep coming back to Exuviance. My skin is somewhat sensitive and this cleanser leaves it very soft and smooth, with no irritation. Recently, I met a new esthetician who thought I was wearing makeup when I had just washed my face with Exuviance Purifying Cleansing Gel and used moisturizer! She made my day!"
+1,Total rip off!,I ordered this and realized I didn't specify the size so went back 20 min. later to cancel the order and then order another one.the shipping is 3/4 the priced of the item! Then after what I thought was a canceled order didn't even work at all. I have been sending emails all day and tried to call them to no avail. Horrible communication. they took my money and haven't even responded to my email or phone call.Caveat Emptor
+1,A few good tracks,There is only 2-3 great trackes on this. Such a shame that most of these compilations only ever have a few great inspiring tracks while the rest are just pure background stuff.
+2,Product Details,Playboy magazine May 2004Cover: Pamela AndersonPlaymate: Nicole WhiteheadInterview: Johnny Depp20 Questions: Matthew PerryPictorials: Remembering Helmut Newton Master of erotic photographyPam Anderson - Stripperella shows off.Features: Gunning For The Big Guy - Balco steroids investigationRaising The Bar - secrets for making great cocktailsSex Pistols - Vibrators tested.
+2,Just essential,"This is probably the best reference about Heinlein's works that's ever been written. One of the best thing about it is that it's complete and very well organized, so that you can find whatever you're looking for in a few seconds, very handy.Since I've bought it I've consulted it hundreds of times, I couldn't do without it."
+2,A must-have for the Heinlein collector,"Gifford is one of the top experts on Heinlein's works, and his ""A Reader's Companion"" is an exhaustively researched and well-thought-out compendium of nearly all of Heinlein's work.I say ""nearly"" only because the book misses a few Heinlein collections and such that have been published in the few years since Gifford's 2000 printing. [...]I've been collecting Heinlein works for years, even very obscure ones, and I still learned of new things from Gifford's book."
+2,I have heard thier music in the movie Southlander,"This is really neat music, that makes you feel good inside. Some of the music on this album is part of the sountrack for the movie Southlander. I plan on buying this CD."
+2,Good CD,"I heard Milk Rock and Spin Spider Spin on internet radio but I fell in love with Tiger. If she were to make a greatest hits CD I would vote for Tiger to be on it. It has a great flow to it like all of her music. On this CD I also liked Gently Waves and Soft Grafitti which are both quietly beautiful. I don't think the length of the song should dictate how much you like it, and that's certainly true of Gently Waves."
+2,Two Families Shaped by History,"I really enjoyed this book. If you like novels that are vivid and descriptive, that clearly paint life of women in other countries and cultures, then this book is for you. It offers a glimpse of two very different families in El Salvador - rich coffee plantation land owners and peasant coffee pickers/servants. I specifically liked how Benitez had the action and every day life ~ with joy, sorrow, love, births, deaths ~ take place in the context of major historical events. I loved how the ""telenovela"" and its characters took on a life of their own. Anyone who has visited a Latin American country can vouch that they can really take a whole nation by storm! (Just think, how many people in America were waiting to see which David won American Idol?!) As a person of Salvadoran descent it served as middle-age introduction to the tumultuos and rich history of the country and it left me longing to learn more and reconnect with my roots."
+1,disappointing,"This is our book group selection this month and I was looking forward to a good read, especially judging by the appealing cover. Ms. Benita is indeed a great story teller and visual with her discriptions,however,the character developmentis sorely lacking. Perhaps this is the point, but why? All sorts of trying events, happy occassions and other significant life experiences occur but they had little impact as I did not really know nor care about many of the chacacters, although I wanted to. Jacinta in particular needed some enchancement. It will be interesting too hear what my fellow book club members think."
+1,Unbelievable!,"I am amazed at the high ratings this book received. It was, undoubtedly, the worst book I have ever read. It might have been better with good editing. There were many unimportant characters and many horrible descriptions that could have been omitted. Who really cares about the dogs, many of whom have no relevance to the story. Who really cares about the detailed description of the decor of a room. Yes, I did finish the book that, by the way, had no ending. Toward the middle of the book I actually started editing it. What a mess!"
+2,the improbable nature of man,Stories from central americal often seem surreal. How could it be that people so rich can live in such close proximity to those so poor? How could people motivated by such high principals commit such barbaric acts of violence? Insulated and liberal in America we so much want to empatize with the poor when in fact we have so much in common with the rich. I found this book so very compelling in that it provided much empathy for all sides of this conflict. One could not demonize any party. Instead I watched helplessly as the events unfolded and greived each needless loss. I recommend this book for your soul as your heart needs the exercise.
+2,LA BELLEZA DE LA SALSA!,"LA SALSA SE LLEVA EN LA SANGRE. AL IGUAL QUE SUS HERMANOS EDWIN RIVERA Y JERRY RIVERA, SANED LLEVA LA SALSA EN LA SANGRE Y SE PUEDE SENTIR EN CADA UNO DE LOS TEMAS DE ESTE DISCO. SANED ES HERMOSA Y TIENE UNA VOZ INPRESIONANTE!"
+2,Good family fare,"Although it's not the most current movie, it still has a lot of warmth and good acting in it. I especially love the depiction of family."
+1,Cheezy and unbearable. Only watched 20 mins,"Had family over and we thought it might be a ""cute"" movie. But it turned out to be unbearably bad. Cheezy with bad acting. Couldn't watch after 20 mins."
+1,Abandoned this one,"This is about the trials and tribulations of a multigenerational family.We found it disengaging and rather tedious. It went on and on without getting far at the beginning and we started skipping scenes to see if it picked up. In the end we abandoned it.I'd hoped for more from a movie with Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan & Karisma Kapoor but this was 1999 and I guess it wasn't among their better stuff. The music and dance was ho-hum and unmemorable too.Elsewhere on the Net it scores average. However it was below average for us and not a keeper."
+2,Charger works great,The charger works fine as advertised. The location of the of the charger inlet on the phone itself is not very good - makes it awkward if you are charging and trying to talk.
+1,Scratched the lens with a kleenex,"I used these once then used a Kleenex to wipe one lens that was a little smudged. I have microscopic vision and I noticed it was scratched AFTER I used the Kleenex, so to be sure, I used it again and sure enough, it scratched the lens some more. I compared the 2 lenses and the other lens looked pristine, whereas the one I used the kleenex on was scratched all over! Very low quality lenses! Unusable after one use!"
+1,Weak out-dated plans,"I got this book expecting a bunch of puzzles from the cover and title. There are many other items to be found, but everything looks very out-dated. Definitely keep looking if you want puzzles or other up-to-date patterns.Wayne"
+1,"Great translation, Poor packaging","I love the ESV translation and rate it five stars. I am upset that the publisher of this translation so poorly packages its product. This edition is a ""shirt pocket"" edition that seems well bound but has impossibly small print.What is needed is a ""coat pocket"" size edition of the New Testament that is bound in such a way that it will lie open of its own accord. The print size should be 10 or higher. This present edition will not lie open, and, what the more, the print is so small that only an ant could read it.Crossway publishes only two editions of the New Testament alone, and both are inferior. The print is too small to be read with enjoyment. Something has to change!"
+2,Excellent read - better than most environmentalist novels,"I am usually turned off by environmentalist preachy novels, but I thoroughly enjoyed Midworld. The world itself was well-conceived as a dangerous out-of-control environment, and at the same time in-balance with its own rules."
+2,"Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream","I think people read Alan Dean Foster because they know what they will get. The writing is clear and clean, the story imaginative, and nothing is very challenging. Something to read just for pleasure if you don't want to be doing something else."
+1,True stem-winder of a novel,"Really, really awful. The sheer paucity of Alan Dean Foster's imagination is staggering. ""Midworld"" was recommended to me by a friend; at first I thought I was the victim of a bad joke. Could be used as a blueprint on how not to write a novel. Witless, humorless, and lacking in even the slightest glimmer of originality. Don't waste your time."
+1,not for children,My eight year old son came home with this and after reading a little I took it away from him. This is the kind of stuff that warps minds and is only appropriate for those already warped. There are plenty of those.Make sure your kids don't read this untill they are older. Its all about killing and screaming in a tour of hell.
+2,Fantastic classic,I've read nearly everything Foster has written and this book is my absolute favorite (Into the Out of is a close second) The flora and fauna of this world is what grabbed my imagination and the different levels of the rain forest is very well thought out. I'd love to see Jim Hensons production company make this into a movie
+2,A great classic,"I remember reading this when I was young. I found it again on Amazon and bought it to share with my kids. A sci-fi classic! I would recommend this to all kids, young and young-at-heart."
+1,dont know!,the program looks fun but the software i recieved was corupt it wont load on any machine.
+1,"It was ghostwritten, duh!","Hello people. First of all, Naomi Campbell did not write this book. It was written for her. She has admitted this in interviews. Why would anyone want to read a novel written by a supermodel anyway. I guess people who read books authored by Fabio would dig it"
+2,A Peek into Modeling,This is a very fascinating book that lets you see inside the minds of five unique characters (plus Swan herself). It centers around the five amateur models on the shortlist to replace supermodel Swan for a cosmetics campaign. There are so many things going on in this book that it never has time to get boring! The characters are written with excellent detail and realism and the story has lots of twists and turns. Impossible to put down!
+2,Simply riveting; 1960s and Today: It holds its power,"My sense is that Baldwin wrote The Fire Next Time for anyone who had ears to hear, regardless of color or faith or gender. The emotional intelligence with which he speaks is riveting."
+2,Life-changing,"My number one all time favorite book. Clarified many things about racism and religion in America, by the most eloquent voice I've ever had the pleasure of reading."
+2,Cyndi surpasses her debut!,"It's rare for a sophomore release to surpass an artist's debut; but this is one album that seems to have done just that. I loved Cyndi's debut, but this album exceeded my expectations, which we all know is rare with most sophomore releases. Although she's Australian, Cyndi has a deep, rich, bluesy voice, that sounds like she grew up in the backwoods of the deep South. This is the quintessential of stripped down, bluesy, country roots music."
+2,"Wait, wait - it gets better!","There are people who will start reading this book then about 100 pages into it realize that it's going nowhere fast. Take my advice and keep reading. It gets much better, and more interesting. The ending is really good, and might have even upped this review a star.ac"
+2,Beauty is an Enemy to the less fortunate,"Because of her fresh beauty- think Uma Thurman-she is pursued. Because of her sex- female gender- she is helpless. Because of her helplessness-being in female form- she is taken. She then is captured & violated. Because she is violated she is ruined. Yet, still a pure woman"
+2,"Hardy's Dead, but he's still alive in Writing","A compeling and creepy classical fiction to read. It felt like I was doing something wrong by reading Tess, even though I did not have a reason to believe why. But the bottom line's that, from the first chapter until the last, you'll feel as if there's someone standing behind you, ready to hurt you. Your spirit feels free, that's what Thomas Hardy can do to you as a person."
+1,The worst book in the history of literature.,"The time spent on reading this book could have been spent on someting worth while and interesting such as watching the grass grow, or picking my teeth. It was a real disappointment and the reading of this book by anyone with a life should by outlawed."
+2,Tess of the D'Urbevilles,"This book was a true tragedy between two social classes and a girl who tried helping her family and herself at the same time, and yet she suffered for it in the end."
+2,A LOOK BACK INTO TIME & ROMANACE,WONDERFUL DISCRIPTIVE NOVEL. HEARTWARMING & HOLDS YOUR INTEREST. HARD TO PUT IN DOWN. WOULD READ IT AGAIN. CREATIVE WRITING BY AN EXCELLENT AUTHOR.
+2,"Witty, charming and deliciously hillarious!","After reading Tess of the Durbervilles I could not help but feel a little disapointed when I finished it. I couldn't tear myself away from it. I absolutely adored Tess's manners and her ""cousins"" annnoying manner of Tess's sweet temper. I always wondered wether if Tess and he would get together throughout the entire novel.Boy was I surprised!"
+1,Sorely disappointed,"The back cover of my book described Tess as a heroine for her time. I was thrilled to begin reading this book to discover what it was that made her a heroine. I was very disappointed by the end of the book. She was no heroine, more like a self-pitying brat! Hardy did a fantastic job of describing life during that periold of time, but that talent was not enough to change my opinion of the book. Very aggrevating!!!"
+1,Zzzzzzzzzz.....,"TESS is one of the more boring works of literature. Yes, Hardy was rather a revolutionary for the period as far as his choice of heroine and the subjects with which he dealt, but that doesn't necessarily add up to a good book. The story itself isn't bad -- if you're willing to wade through all the unnecessary muck to piece it together. However, I have trouble stomaching the fact that Tess is lauded as a brave and virtuous heroine when she is actually completely spineless and at times rather annoying. I won't spoil the story by giving examples, since you may very well be intending to read it anyway, or being forced to read it for a class. If the latter is so...good luck."
+1,Exhausting,"This book has it's place--and that place is in an American Literature course at a university. It was entirely too technical to be enjoyable. I was assigned this book as a ninth grader and now that I am a teacher and understand lexile levels, I must advise other teachers not to assign this book until the later grades--and only to the highest students."
+1,Bit of a Letdown in the End,"This is part of my attempt to read classics and non-fiction as well as my usual speculative fiction this year. A few people noted that Hardy is a bit of a hard read, and that turned out to be true. His style is jagged and choppy, bouncing around quite a bit, and never giving you a true glimpse of some scenes important to know how to interpret (such as the question of Tess' seduction or rape by Alec d'Urberville). However, overall, it is an interesting story at least and I enjoyed the book. But considering the ending seemed to be rather ill-fitting to the rest of the tale, I'll have to pass on giving it a high rating. It was rather disappointing to slog through his odd phrasings and quirks, only to be let down at the end by the characters just magically changing personality traits. I think Tess was a weakling without a mind of her own for the most part, Angel was worthless, and the character with the most potential in the story is the so-called villain, Alec d'Urberville."
+1,Most pathetic character in all of literature.,"Tess of the D'Urbervilles is one of the worst books I have ever read. I read this book in high school, though I am now in college, but don't discount this review because of that. Tess has absolutely no backbone. She pines away for stupid Angel who is more cruel to her than the guy who raped her in many ways. I know women weren't as strong at that time but even so, she is still pathetic. When she tells Angel that she would jump in the river and kill herself for him, I laughed out loud! Tess is a spineless, pathetic excuse for a human being. She needs to take some lessons from Jane Eyre, a hundred times better heroine. Also, Hardy describes the same stupid valley so many times that the book drags on forever and seems like it is never going to end. I disliked all of the characters so much, that it made the book have not one redeeming quality to it. If you want to read a Hardy book, read Mayor of Casterbridge--it is much better!"
+2,great book,This is a classic book that I have always loved and now can read on my Kindle. Glad to see it free!
+2,finally! A book that's different.,"I don't understand why everyone else who wrote a review didn't like this book. It's one of the weirdest yet greatest books I've read. It's up there in the pile with Jane Eyre! From my point of view, the majority of people who wrote a review where FORCED to read the book in school, and people don't like to be ordered around. I picked this book out myself at a bookstore and thank myself for doing that, it was a last minute decision to buy this book. What teachers should do is recommend books, not make students read them, it kills the interest in a book. This was a nice blend of tragic and weakness. Usually a book has a fierce female fighting the mean, crude, bad man. But this book was different, being a weak girl and innocent man, and being different is just like thinking differently, and that's good."
+2,A True Epic,"My favorite book of classic literature, Tess had me crying and begging for more. Hardy unfolds this tale with true genius. Filled with love, hate, depression, and happiness, Hardy does an incredible job of displaying human emotion. I heartily recommend it without second thoughts"
+1,Not a brilliant book but...,I didn't like this book very much. It was silly. I'm sorry that I've wasted time reading this book. There are better books to read.
+1,An unfortunately boring book,"I'm a fan of classics, but I could not force myself to struggle through this book. I could neither identify with the characters (Tess especially seemed extraordinarily weak-willed and passive) nor follow through the endless description of the novel. Iw ould suggest a different book"
+1,Very Low Quality Binding/Paper,"This edition is basically newsprint with a hard binding. What a racket! Signet Classics (Pocket size) with introduction by Marcelle Clements.Tess of the D'urbervillesAnd the binding is not good, either--don't know what the word for it is but no left margin."
+1,Glad to be of this century,I didn't like the book. The language was difficult to read and in the end the topic was one i don't agree with. The ultra right values where women were always at fault for tempting a man and she was the one dealt final cruel punishment. I am relieved to be of this century. Makes us appreciate what we have and what those before us had to suffer for us to be where we are now.
+2,Incredible Literary Work,"Tess of the d'Urbervilles is an outstanding piece of literature. It follows the struggles of its protagonist through life in the 1900s. Anyone who is interested in literature to the slightest degree must read this novel. It is captivating, spellbinding, and heartwrenching. Rarely do I cry while reading a novel, but I was weeping throughout this book. The incredible journey Tess goes on is unmatched by any other piece of literature to date."
+2,how tess' motherhood experience change her life...,"Tess, a naive and young girl whose one night relationship with her cousin Alec ruins her life, is a great example of a woman in love who would do anything for her husband and nothing for herself. Tess is a great book to read. I NEED HELP AND SOON IN LESS THAN A WEEK I HAVE A TERM PAPER ON TESS DUE (THE CONSEQUENCES OF MOTHERHOOD BEFORE BEING WED IN ENGLAND IN THE 1800'S AS SEEN IN TESS) PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY MATERIAL THAT CAN HELP ME EMAIL IT TO ME. tHANKS IN ADVANCED!!!!!"
+1,This book has a dire need to be shortened,This book in the beginning was so slow that I finished a book twice it's length before I finished the first chapter of Tess of the D'Urdubervilles.
+1,Defective edition,"I've enjoyed reading this edition for its critical essays and helpful footnotes, but the copy I ordered from Amazon was missing thirty pages. (It turns out that pages 14 through 44 are printed twice, resuming at page 77). They may have corrected the problem in other copies, but don't assume that you'll get the whole book!"
+1,Disappointing,I was really disappointed in this book and surprised that so many people think it is a wonderful story. It was such a depressing story and reflects all of the worst things about the way women were treated in that time. I don't think this story had any redeeming qualities and very few likeable characters (even Tess was quite irritating at times with her pride getting in the way of asking for help to make her life a little easier).
+2,A Classic Theme In Life,"I rapidly read this book in high school for a test the next day. I knew that I wanted to read it again because it was so good and I was missing the subleties. I loved it. The theme is that our lives are goverened by what we think of ourselves. Poor Tess was so wrong, but for the times understandable. Hardy writes without including the graphic details, but the story remains. A story that is suspended in time."
+2,"Mum's the word, says Victorian novelist.","A question that often appears in agony aunt columns relates to the age old dilemma of telling, or not telling, your spouse about an affair with another. Hardy comes down firmly on the side of keeping it quiet. Tess, with excellent intentions, but misguidedly, spills the beans and comes to a sticky end. As her mother says, she is a 'little fool', though a very disingenuous one, to be sure. But there is much more to this book than that.I first read this book about 40 years ago and have revisited it a few times. It is an immensely powerful, brilliantly written, witty, devastating critique of Victorian morality, religion, and sexual hypocrisy that even today is immensely moving.If Hardy has a weakness, it is in the plotting of his novels, and you have to admit that perhaps there are one too many coincidences, but this is a small quibble.This is one of the greatest of all novels. To me it is right up there with Anna Karenina, so I have to give it five stars."
+2,Typical Manipulations with Tragic Consequences,"Many readers will fail to realise that such a tragic life was the common lot of young, attractive poverty stricken women ages ago just as it is today. Children and teens continue to be sold and/or directed to a life of drudgey, service or near slavery, if not in fact slavery, by parents knowing no way out of their own dire conditions. That poverty worldwide continues to dictate a similar fate for young ones today while we, in comfortable surroundings, debate the merits of a novel, here in America, is a sad legcy indeed for a tale of warning, and unfortunately, of prediction. It is all well and good to fasten ones attention on a good resd-but pray do not miss the point! Hypocrisy lives on when the book is finished."
+2,Tess of the D'Urbervilles,Once again an excellant service from Amazon. The book is just as I expected. A good quality paper back.R.V.Angel.
+2,Classic Thomas Hardy,Perhaps the greatest of the works by Thomas Hardy. It is the story of a tragic heroine whose life is shaped by events beyond her control.I purchased the book for a college class and hope to read more by the author.The descriptions of life in rural 19th century England are superb.
+2,Such a tragically great love story,"Absolutely loved the story it's definitely worth reading through. I found some things a little difficult to follow because it's old English, but it was still a great read."
+2,Tess of the D' U rbervilles,"I enjoyed reading this classic tragedy. Tess is so sweet you want to know her more and more, which led to shock after shock. I appreciated the footnotes and explanations at the end of the book. I also enjoyed Hardy's colorful descriptions. I was surprised at how similar life in thenineteenth century was to today's life."
+2,Best book forced to read......,Out of all the book I was forced to read...I LOVED this one... the movie was good but the book was great...it is the only book I still have from my early Michigan college years.
+1,The worst book i have ever read in my Life,"This is quite simply the worst story i have ever read in my life.It was depressing, LONG, and meandered its way aimlessly till the end. Whats worse, the book could have ended half way and still had the same impact. The character still meets the same fate, everyone would have felt the same way, and the reader would have been spared several chapters of agonizing reading had she made a different choice after confessing her secret to Angel.If you like reading a depressing story where it seems like the author is taking sadistic joy in tormenting the protagonist, this is the story for you. For everyone else, stay far far away."
+1,Do not read this book!,"I am sorry to all of you who like this book but I would never wish a single soul to read this. This book has the plot: a girl goes to a farm, falls in love and everything goes wrong. The book just goes on and on. The only reason I read it was because my mother asked me to. This book could have been written in 50 pages but no. It goes on for 300 some odd pages. I would have rather read the dictionary. The only reason I give this book 2 stars is because there was maybe four parts that consisted of 2 pages that were mildly interesting. Take my word for it. This book should be skipped."
+1,Buyer Beware,This was a VERY used paperback of Tess sold as new with library stickers on the binding as well as the front cover. Amazon is definitely not trustworthy anymore.
+1,The worst book I have read,I don't know how can this book be a classic. I haven't thought that I could find such absurd stuff in a book. Don't waste your time with it.
+1,Boring,"I thought this book was long, drawn out, and boring. It was too descriptive. To me, the writing style is a lot like Jane Eyre. I don't particularly like that type of book.Plus, it was way too sad and unrealistic. I don't think THAT many bad things could happen to one person."
+1,Boring!,"We had to read it for our GCSE coursework. Everybody found it boring and too descriptive. If you have a choice, do not choose this book! To make it worse, it is incredibly long and depressing. DO NOT EVEN TOUCH IT!!!"
+1,WHY???????????????????????????????????????????????????,"WHY are poor, innocent school kids forced to read this intensly dull text? It is enough to put anyone off English Lit for LIFE. If anyone in authority is reading this, PLEASE take this piece of junk OFF the sylabus...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,couldn't give it more stars,I haven't been able to get into it ...read only a bit and it hasn't held my attention...maybe I'll try again sometime... I know it is supposed to be like a classic so try it ....
+2,"Just fine, good example of why more literature should be allowed to enter the public domain ...","The book stands on its own, though I found the ending disappointing. I downloaded this in order to be able to follow the more obscure passages of an audiobook version and it was excellent for that purpose; the digital edition worked just fine on my iPad with no difficulty in locating specific sections based on the section and chapter breakdown."
+1,"""Poor Tess""",Thia is the saddest story I have ever read! Poor girl---she doesn't have a chance with finding a happy life! The cards are all stacked against her from the git-go!
+1,Couldnt get to the story,"I thought the story line sounded interesting so i bought it...twice! Trying to get a version of the book that wasnt so diffucult to read, its ok off and on, half the time i dont know what the author is referring to cause it was written so long ago that the author uses that language and it just got in my way of the story, which is why i bought it again thinking the 2nd book looked easier to read but it wasnt...sadly i will be reduced to trying to find the movie to find out what happens and it bothers me because i hate to not finish a book!"
+2,Good book,This is a good book. It is sad that many of Tess bad decisions caused her life to be worst off than it should have been. Instead of making lemonade from her lemons in life life she continued to suck on the sour sour fruit over and over again.
+2,Classical perfection,Tess of the d'Urbervilles is possibly my favorite classic. Thomas Hardy is a brilliant writer as evidened by this novel. If you've never read it please do so. It's free on Amazon. You will fall in love with Tess and curse the life she is dealt.
+2,Excellent!,"Several years ago when I was in high school we had to read The Mayor of Casterbridge (also by Hardy). I did NOT enjoy it under the circumstances, but decided to give Tess a try a few years later. I must say, it has certainly become one of my favorite all time books. Hardy really lets the reader see and feel what is happening in the lives of the characters. I must admit that I even shed a few tears at the end (something I rarely do while reading). This book is a must read for anyone who likes literature at all!"
+2,Haunting...,"I was reading this book for an assignment in English, and the images that it left in my mind will remain there for a long time. The story of Tess, a truly Pure woman, facing adversities that scare the soul out of me, is a thoughtful and saddening one.The Norton Critical edition is particularily good, containing reviews and poems of and about Thomas Hardy, a major advantage when trying to understand the atmosphere that produced this novel.Though the novel is heavy in description, the description is not out of place. In fact, it is essential to the storyline.All in all, I enjoyed this book, and it made me think and reflect on the values that I believe are truly important."
+2,Wonderful,"This is a wonderful story, it left me thinking instead of my usual forgetting about it 5 minutes later. The characters are intriging, and the story is interesting, making me not want to put it down. I (being only in high school) would definitly suggest that you read it."
+2,"Excellent, timeless analysis of human life and nature","Please ignore the immature high-school student reviews and understand that this book is a masterpiece. Hardy analyzes the relationship between human desire and society's mores to an unprecendented degree. The characters are multi-faceted and very life-like. Hardly aptly avoids the mistake of creating mere carciatures of the pure woman, idealistic intellectual, and spoiled playboy. Moreover, his use of religious allusion is excellent although this may alienate the modern, secular reader. And perhaps this is the problem with some readers. Finally, Tess is an admirable and strong woman who had difficult circumstances. How many people would act as admirably in her circumstance? Not many! The reviewers that criticize her actions should realize this and that they ignore one of Hardy's key points: Don't be so judgemental! This is one of the best books I have read and believe me, I have read a lot of the ""good"" books."
+1,Reality lessons for Thomas Hardy,"How nice. Tess is a totally unrealistic character-she has more sorrow in her life then most of us have in a century. This book is extremely sad, and I don't understand why it's a classic. Tess is very happy until her alchoholic dad discovers that they were a noble family, so, getting to big for his britches, he sends Tess over to another D'urberville family, which actually just adopted the name because they wanted to seem influential. That's when the trouble starts. Soon, Tess gives birth to a baby, and goes back home in disgrace. Then she meets another nice guy, who abandons her when he learns of her past. They author could have done with some happpy scenes...life's not all sadness!"
+1,"KILL ME, PLEASE","either me or the 12 grade teacher who assigned this piece of crap. This book was so terrible no one is my class read it, out teacher would have to come to class with 25 photocopies of the pages we were going over because no one would ""remember"" to bring thier book to class. As a story it was poigent and overdone, as a character, Tess was an insult to women everywhere. She had no backbone unill the end of the novel. fankly, I liked Hardy's poetry better and wish this book would be removed from all required reading list."
+1,Bad cover condition,Bad cover. Half of the book is ruined because the spine has come unglued...false product description!
+1,Cruel and Depressing Novel,Hardy paints a cruel picture of women in lower society. They are either tempted or cause evil mischief with a tragic ending. He had created a virtuous women in the form of Tess and ends her as a criminal. It is impossible for a women of Tess's virtue to turn into a criminal. I would not recommend this book to anyone who would look to escape from Depression.
+2,Once and Twice taken!,"After many years of reading and prodding classics in my courses, Tess of the Durbervilles was not at all a book I wanted to read. But obliviously, I had to read it...and Lucky I had to because Tess is one of the best of English literature! Such a masterpiece! Such a creation! Such a tale!"
+2,Love!,I am collecting the Penguin cloth covered books. These classic books look awesome in a bookcase. I would highly recommend them.
+2,Great classic to read.,"I purchased the movie and wanted to read the book also. It is sad as well, as I see life lessons in reading this book. It follows the film exactly, especially the beginning, in my opionion."
+2,Great!,Loving the book. Was in good condition and arrived in a timely manner! I can not wait to funish the book. Great price too. Thank you!
+2,Tess by Tess,"A sad tale for anyone to read - for a feminist like myself, it was heartbreaking. A classic tale of women's suffering and the unfortunate things that happened before women's rights were liberated. Amazingly written, another triumph for Thomas Hardy."
+1,WARNING - Don't read the Introduction first!,"My 1 star rating is due to the fact that Oxford University Press gives away the plot twists and even the shocker ending in the second paragraph of their Introduction. Most of the fun of reading any novel is trying to find out what will happen next. Oxford spoils this by giving it away at the start (what were they thinking?!!!). If you pick up this edition, just skip the Intro, or read it AFTER the book. Otherwise, Hardy's novel is a great story with insight into noble character. Hardy gets 5 stars, Oxford U Press gets 1."
+1,THIS BOOK BLOWS,"I recommend this book as kindling for a fire. It is the worst book that could have possibly been written. If you want to read this, jump off the nearest bridge or very tall building (without a parachute). That's probably the most similar experience to reading this book. Thank you, and have a good day."
+1,EAYK!,"Silly, stupid, boring. I had to read it for a project and I was about to faint. Thank God that it was short:) Do you still wanna read it? Then good luck! I hate to say this but belive me you will be sorry for it!"
+2,Daunting but Delightful,"My quirky yet brilliant English teacher assigned this work in the beginning of my senior year. Undoubtedly, I approached this book with much doubt and skepticism. If you know Hardy, you immediately recall his superfluity of detail and monotonous landscaping, which inevitably impedes character and plot development. Suprisingly, though all discouraging factors were present, I found the book exceptionally appealing. Hardy's portraiture of Tess validates him as a captivating author. He draws us into her persona, leaving us trampled and bruised with the grievances of life. He walks us through her struggles, though mangled with her inability to step forward, she still persists.I highly reccommend this book to any avid reader of British literature."
+1,so boring.....,"the story itself is original(using a common character instead of some nobility), but the story just keeps drugging on forever or something. It is a novel, not a prose!! I wonder why the author had to waste bunch of pages expressing the emotions of the heroin? And I think Tess is terribly idiodic. Why should she continue to love her unforgiving and cruel husband? Isn't that such a degradation of female saying that they will always be loyal to the man no matter how the men desert them? So,do not even try to read this book if you have no time."
+1,Sexist and unsatisfying,"See subject line. I would never recommend this book, depth and nuance aside. It was at no point pleasant to read. I struggled to finish it."
+1,Waste of time.,I don't care if it's a classic. It went nowhere. There was no point. I could not bring myself to care what happened to the characters. It was not an enjoyable read.
+1,Amazon Affiliate,"I wanted to know whether my affiliate link, and commission link worked.It didn't!The book is written in period language, hence I am still in the introductory phase.It is in very small type, which further delays progress."
+1,Tess the Depressed!,"I am a Senior at Linville High School. I recently read Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles for my term paper. I chose it because a teacher told me it was very good. I was quite disappointed with the book in general. After reading the description on the back of the book, I inferred that Tess would be confronted with a problem, but being the ""heroine"" she was described as, she would overcome it victoriously. Unfortunately, I was completely wrong. Tess depressed and frustrated me extremely throughout the book. She cowarded down and let people run over her. The only thing that was good was the little surprises inserted every now and then. The whole book depressed me and I would rather not read another book of Hardy's again."
+2,Fiction at its Finest,This is a startling book and one in which Tess is forced to make difficult decisions in the face of awful circumstances.
+2,I recommend this,"I thoroughly enjoyed Tess, even though it left me raging and gnashing my teeth at times. No picture of Victorian life can be complete without reading this book first."
+2,Classic literature everybody should read,"This book is great history lesson, written with love and passion.Young people could learn many good things about relationship between woman and man."
+1,Disappointing,"This poor character never catches a break, and the writer makes you care for her, deeply. Emotionally draining and depressing"
+2,T Shirt Mania,This book was a perfect example of different ways to put together a little piece of an old or too small Tee Shirt with many memories built in one quilt.
+1,incorrect sewing instructions,There are so many T shirt quilt books out now and my friend happened to choose one that has incorrect sewing instructions. Her quilt would have been easier to make with another book. I have several T shirt quilt books that are very good with instructions.
+2,Great book,I used this book to make 3 T-shirt quilts in memory of a friend's 21 year old son and her 2 daughters. They turned out beautifully and looked so much more sophisticated and dignified that the simple sashing method. While the book may be thin it's big on creative ideas. I'm so thankful I found this book for these special quilts! I'm sure I'll be using it over and over again.
+1,Missing trademark lable on collectable item.,Item didn't have the trademark lable on it as shown in photo and is not a collectable item to me.Dissapointed with the item as I am a collector and it makes this item useless to me as far as my collection goes.Now it will cost me more money to purchase this item from Ebay.
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+2,Interactive CD!,"My kids cannot keep quiet when this CD is playing, but neither can I. Keep your ears open and see if you can hear the clues! This CD rarely is in its case we play it so much."
+2,Perfect for every Blue's Clues fan and their parents,"I was a bit skeptical when I purchased this CD. But my 2 year old is a huge fan of the show, so I took a gamble and that CD doesn't owe me a nickel. It is just as clever as the TV show with the same format. The new songs are entertaining for both of us and the old stand bys are there so he can sing along. It is terrific. The only problem is there is only one ""episode"" on the market. Please hurry and make another one!! I think we know this one by heart!!!"
+2,Absolutley great for the kids!,My son loves to listen to the tape. It had wonderful songs and it really involves the kids. I must admit that I too love to listen.
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+1,PHOTO SHOWN WAS NOT ITEM SHIPPED.,"THE FISKARS SOFTOUCH SCISSORS THAT WERE SHOWN ON THE WEBSITE WERE NOT THE ITEMS THAT WERE SHIPPED. I WAS SHIPPED THE 'NEWER' VERSION OF THE SAME ITEM. I WANTED THE VERSION THAT WAS SHOWN AND EXPECTED IT. I DO NOT LIKE THE HANDLES OF THE 'NEWER' VERSION AND WANTED THE OLDER ONES, AS I WAS LOOKING AT ON THE SITE. UPDATING YOUR SITES WOULD SAVE EVERYONE MORE TIME AND EFFORT!"
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+1,Swagman XC-2 Bike Rack,I bought this product and would NOT recommend it to anyone. The rubber tubs are sticky and you need to wear gloves and it leaves marks on your bikes. The red rubber protecter fell off the first time it was used. The lock that was recommedned to go with it does not fit. When the tubes are locked in place you need a hammer to get them to release. The tire holder rails will not lock in place even with a pliers. I used the product as instructed in the manual and my bike fell off in the middle of an intersection! If you use this product than you need to bungi your bike in three places to secure it! Do Not just use the hooks!
+2,Great Bike Rack,"Bought this rack on Monday and it got here on Tuesday. Took about 30-45 minutes to put it all together. Once I figured out that I had to take some parts apart to put them back together on the rack base, it all went well. I love how the bikes mount and feel that the bikes are more secure than on the type of racks that the bikes hang from the top tube. I would defiantly recommend this bike rack."
+2,great carrier for distances,"We just finished with a trip to visit family and it worked great. Around 500 miles each way.It took about an hour to get it adjusted so I could get all 4 bikes on at once. After that, everything was set and I loaded 4 bikes in 10-15 minutes. I'm sure I'll get even better.The only improvement they could make would be to have two posts with more space. The middle 2 bikes fit really tight so you have to put them in just right. It was harder because my son has a BMX style bike and our daughter has a similar bike with 16"" (I believe) wheels. Those fall through the mounts, but it stays in there securely anyway.My arms don't lock in the down position very easily, but I only use that for storage so I'm not worried. I'd probably buy it again, especially for the price."
+2,Swagman Bike Rack,Very well made and solid (heavy). Not the sort of rack you would want to pull on and of your vehicle by yourself very often. If you want a rack where you don't worry about your bikes swinging in the breeze this is it. The rack does fold up so it doesn't stick out the back too badly when the bikes aren't on. The receiver pin tightens to take out the slop between the hitch and the rack.
+2,Dance album of the year!,"Wow! ...finally something new and creative for the dance floors this year. Got a promo of this album about a week ago and havn't stopped listening to it since. All of Mynt's hits in one place plus their new single ""Still Not Sorry"" which I think is really going to be a huge smash for them. Lot's of cool 80's production and fat synths on this one and I'd say it's definitely a worth while buy if u are into dance music/electrohouse 80's style./DJ Eric"
+1,as silly as the cover,"I liked the first single ""How Did You Know"", so I decided to check it out.The songs and productions sound flat and unimaginative, nothing too new or exciting here.I cant remember even one of the songs. Sounds like they needed to throw this one together fast...and the rap made me chuckle."
+2,Must have more!,"After reading Ms. Bluehorse's most recent book, Grandfather's Drum, I searched for other titles by her and found this one - The View From the Hill. While completely different from Grandfather's Drum, I feel that The View From the Hill is a mile stone in modern historical literature. Elizabeth writes so clearly, so expressively, so beautifully. She is a delight to read - even when her words are bringing tears to your eyes. Elizabeth, we need more or your books!"
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+2,Remains powerful even with repeated viewing,"Naader was my first yoga teacher. When we moved out of state, this video was my link to the best yoga routine I have ever done. I tried other instructors and other videos, but Naader's approach is the best -- a balanced mix of yoga instruction and inspiration. I have shared this tape with many friends (who then bought their own copy!) and they all agree that Naader's instructions are easy to follow and the pace is slow enough that beginners can figure out what is going on before the next pose; but not so slow that experienced students get bored. Furthermore, since he is doing the poses along with the student, he knows just when to offer that extra word of encouragement when you are about to give up! I find something new to ponder each time I listen to this tape. Naader's words are from the heart and they reach out to touch your heart as well as your body. Buy this tape and use it!!"
+2,disposable nipples,This is a great product overall. I was looking all over the place to buy these from stores but could not find it anywhere. My wife and I wanted to use these because the baby had used them while in the hospital and there is no washing or maintenance involved. However they are a bit pricey and the flow is fast relative to other nipples.
+2,Great Disposable Nipples,I used these in the hospital when my baby was born and they are great!Now I have them in my baby bag along with the formula bottles and I always have a clean nipple when we are out. I recommend them.
+2,Best Disposable Nipples,"I love these nipples. I've ordered so many of these because my son will only use this nipple. We have tried the Medela nipples and every other type imagineable that will fit on our Medela bottles, but this is the only one he would use. It's a slow flow which is perfect for him. We will be buying more before we head to Cancun so we can use with the Similac Ready to Feed bottles."
+2,The absolute best!,"I have a VERY picky 4 month old who refuses to eat using any kind of nipple other than these. These are what they started him on in the hospital and although they are supposed to be disposable, we have been able to use nothing else since (despite numerous purchases of other brands to try with him.)"
+2,One Leg Willie highly reccomends this CD! Classic BLUES,"Hey, I've only got one leg, but that doesn't mean I don't know GREAT blues music when I hear it!!! I love Memphis Minnie and her rough and roudy vocals and rockin' guitar style, she is the epitime of the BLUES. She sings everything from jump blues, rockin' blues, delta blues to dirty blues. She has plenty of pep and energy, and sinsg liek there's no tomorrow. her delivery will hit you like an intoxicatingly wonderful tornado. You will love this cd, one Legged Willy promises, there you have it, THE ONE LEGGED WILLY GAURENTEE!!!Bottom Line: Just buy it, one legged Willy gives it the thumbs up!"
+2,Best Dirty Irish Cd ever ;),"Harry Bradley, originally from Belfast, has mastered the ""dirty"" style of Irish flute playing, where the player plays with a pulsing breath that pushes the lower octave notes to get a very distinctive tone. If you listen to Irish Flute music, you don't need me to tell you who Harry Bradley is. If you've never heard Irish flute music before, this is a great cd to start with (every Irish flute player has or belongs to a distinctive style; you can try Matt Malloy and Kevin Crawford for others). Look also for Harry's flute duet cd with Michael Clarkson, ""The Pleasures of Hope""(great stuff) and his other album ""Bad Turns and Horseshoe Bends"" is also excellent. I think you can download an mp3 to see if you like it; I recommend ""Miss Thornton's/The Primrose Lasses"", the third track on the cd which is a great set of tunes that also demonstrate the Belfast/dirty style of playing."
+2,Race To mars,"very realistic and fantastic movie, a must for all mars enthusiests like me. Great graphics and The planet just aches out for me to be on and explore"
+1,Piece of junk,"I have four of the outdoor units that are as good as a paperweight. At over $200 a piece, I've wasted over $800 on these. Don't waste your money. I've never wrote a review on any product before, and I've bought a lot of things off of Amazon, but these are the worse items that I've ever bought. Avoid at all cost."
+1,Logitech Wilife outdoor dead camera repair C26 C27 C31 C32,"The Logitech Wilife outdoor cameras have a known defect (caps melting).[...]They fail in about a year. This is due to the following four 1000uF caps: C26 C27 C31 C32. The initial was a10v cap then later releases were 16v. I replaced them with 25v. See Digikey part number UHE1E102MHD6. The caps are from Nichicon and are Aluminum Electrolytic. They are rated for 10,000 hours at 105 degrees C. The caps don't fit perfectly (the original are 8mm diameter versus 12.5mm that I put in) so insulate the leads and let them float above the circuit board.DLC-810e, CLC-110e, DLC810e, CLC110e, Lukwerks Outdoor Camera, 961-00290, Wilife Outdoor Camera, Logitech Outdoor Camera"
+2,A Wonderful Shared Experience About Living In A Different Culture,"Bruce Feiler shares his experience as a new teacher in Japan and how he accommodates himself to the culture of Japan and its school system. The book includes many humorous episodes as well as studies in how to adapt to new surroundings and to people who have different behaviors from those of our own. The reader will develop a greater appreciation for the way in which the Japanese education system works at the levels described in the book and in how one must develop a thick skin and a great sense of humor in order to be accepted when traveling or working overseas. The characters in this book are real and are brought to life on paper quite effectively. This is a story of shock, adaptation, and, ultimately, but with a lot of hard work - success."
+1,A waste of paper.,"This book is one of many written during the ""Bubble Era"" by ""gaijin"" (primarily Americans) who really knew next to nothing about Japan, yet somehow found a publisher, usually Japanese. Another of this quickie genre published about the same time was a book for teaching profanity to Japanese studying English.""Learning to Bow"" may by an accurate account of the author's experience living in Japan and teaching in the JET program. However, that's all it is. It's full of cliches, sweeping generalizations, and offers no insight into living in Japan or understanding the culture. What could the writer possibly know after only two years?"
+1,Upsetting,I may not a good reviewer because I stopped reading at page 50 but I believe this is not at all a good book to read if you want to learn about Japanese culture. As a Japanese born and raised in Japan I find this book extremely humiliating.
+1,It would be misleading to say this is typical of a JET Programme experience,"There is no one experience that could somehow describe them all. I didn't find the book very interesting, nor would I recommend it as reading for those who are going to go on the JET Programme sometime in the future. In fact, I recommend you read very little of the 'foreigner does Japan' genre and stick with facts, figures and Japanese language. And basics of English language teaching. Believe me, you will enjoy your 1-3 years in isolation and miscommunication without your head full of pop-anthropological nonsense and you will come to know your full self."
+2,A rare look from the bottom.,"An unusual view of Japanese society. Seen not as usual through the eyes of a tourist, journalist, or other professional observer, but from the viewpoint of someone living there. Mr Fieler must not only learn a new job, but a new culture."
+2,Outdated but insightful,"The author's style is captivating and simple. He was in Japan over twenty years ago, so I'm assuming that some if not much of his anecdotes may be regarded as dated over there. Regardless, a fun read which doesn't follow the stereotypical 'Japanese kids don't have fun' or 'Japanese people don't have individuality'."
+1,Pretentious,"""I came to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Education . . ."" indeed! Feiler has a very high opinion of himself. And isn't it a bit inappropriate for a teacher to kiss the hand of a junior high girl, let alone a junior high girl of another culture? I've been reading a lot of Japanese non-fiction and travel essays since a recent visit to Japan and so far this book ranks low in terms of enjoyment, educational value and insight because of its pretentious tone."
+2,Worthy addition to the bookshelf,"Stumbled across this recently and found it an agreeable and on-target accound of life in Japan, based on my own experience. Some parts soar, others drag, but one could say that about almost any biographical work that rings true. I've found one other memoir that more thoroughly nails shut the whole (surprisingly huge) ""teaching in Japan from the male perspective"" genre, but Feiler's book fills in a lot of blanks for those who wonder what it's like to live and teach in Japan, and does it in an engaging manner."
+1,Sarcasm and fabrications,"I was very disappointed in this book. I have lived in Japan for 6 years (and still do), married and taught on the JET Programme. As a former JET I was disheartened as this book does not paint an accurate picture of life in Japan as a JET. Granted people's experiences differ from prefecture to prefecture and from school to school, but Learning to Bow's anecdotes and observations about Japan are far too extreme and at times border on lies. Also the frequent use of sarcasm and satire is not in anyway humorous and portrays the author as ""god's gift to English teaching"". For anyone curious about life on the JET Programme, teaching English in Japan or life in Japan in general, I do not recommend this book."
+2,An investigation into the nature of relationships,"Why do we commit to one another? Do we really know? Would a life of independence and detachment be better? Both analytical and powerfully moving, this movie deals with these questions. At first seeming light and slightly intellectual, the movie evolves into something more felt than thought. The film shows what is going on without telling the viewer in words. This is a story about the nature of love in all its human forms. It is a heavy story that stays with you. Not for those not in touch with their inner self or who object to some tasteful nudity."
+1,The unbearable lightness of being,"This is already my favorite movie for at least ten years, from the first time I saw it. It is a movie about an unsettled men who lives life lightly, but is also in love. Slowly he is adapting to a life with only one woman, the one he loves. The very romantic and chalenging movie is set in Chechie around 1965 somewhere."
+1,Highly overrated,"It is extremely meandering and never seems to end. It's all about atmosphere and erotic cool and Prague, etc., but at some point a car chase would really liven things up. How about some more nipples? Throw a pie in Juliet Binoche's face? Anything! Just stop wandering around, muttering to yourself like a half-wit.Perhaps I don't get it, but I don't get syphillis either and I'm the better for it. Where's your witty rejoinder to that?!A real test of patience, this film."
+1,Constipated,"I have no idea how I was talked into watching this movie. I totally believe this was a waste of good film-and a lot of it. A young Daniel Day Lewis with a hipper Fonz impersonation and a whiney Juliette Binoche. Only Lena Olin was worth watching, but not for any depth or anything. This film actually made a communist invasion dull. I absolutely didn't care for this couple. Below par acting, horrible direction, terrible editing, annoying soundtrack and dialogue so bad I think someone should take away the screenwriter's guild card. Don't waste your time on this one."
+1,the ubearable pain to watch,"This movie is the lamest peice of pseudo-intellectual crap I have ever seen. It is painfully self-serious and a major bore. This is porn for those who would never confess that they watch porn. If you want to see a good movie about human relations, go get ""Besieged"" by Bertolucci."
+1,Take off your cloth,"This movie is about nothing but nudity and sex scenes! In the first hour or so there is hardly any dialogue... just a nude scene after another. The only main dailogue is ""Take off your cloth."" And personally I don't consider this as a dialogue either.I didn't see the love story in this movie... no honest expressions. Just a man who lives a play boy life. I found this movie very boring and I even had to forward many of the sex scenes that I couldn't stand any further!Maybe if this movie had a dialogue, it would have made sense! Maybe if it was shorter! Maybe if there was less sex scenese! Maybe if there was a better (senseful) ending..!"
+1,Is This A Movie?,"I didn't too sure about this. It was on special movie channel so I gave it a listen. All that happened were people in not many clothes (was the movie at the Beach??) looking sad most times. Also there was a hat. While I watched all I kept thinking was about other things like drinking water that were more exciting. I notice near the ending that the man in the movie was the angry man from the gangrene movie - I almost lost him because he was so different! In the other movie he was mean; here he was just bored or looked like he was looking at something very far aways. He didn't talk much but was a doctor so I guess he is smart. There is a car crash in the snow near the end, but I don't think that was a learning part. The movie is like watching the home films from vacations when you are at boring cousin house, or shows on the public channels. Drink water for more fun - or watch with pillows!!! One sleepy star this time! (wait: there are pretty girls in here, so be careful watching!)"
+2,"High class, well made, cinematic masterpiece!","I could go on and on about the various aspects of quality in this film...I will leave that for other reviewer's of this film. I would just like to add it is a beautiful masterpiece, complete in every way. An experience of old cold war Czechoslovakian lovers...there is tension, sadness, love scenes of high taste and quality throughout the film. Even a special few minutes when every woman watching the sequence on screen, would probably be a lesbian for the day. Its not about sex...its all about living a full life and loving someone deeply...buy this film and sit back and enjoy it...bring a handkerchief along for the ending."
+2,question,This is one of my all time favorite movies. One question. A previous reviewer said don't buy the DVD because it was missing scenes. Was he refering to the Criterion Collection version?
+1,One Great Big Sleeper,"I am sorry, but I just can't agree with the reviewers who praise this piece of work. It was so boring that I had it running while I did other things around the house (that was after I actually watched the first 80 minutes). I guess I just don't relate to guys who are constantly ""bedding"" every girl that walks past them. Where is the art? The depth? The complexity? Sorry, it was lost on me. I totally agree with the reviewer who said it was about two sad-looking people. I mean the guys is a heel. What happened to being faithfull. Ok, I know its Prague and 1968 and the whole Russian-thing, but come on - the historical backdrop was handled way too superficially. Where is the depth? Lewis is a fine actor, but the material is not the most exciting or throught-provoking. There, I've shot my wad and now I am gonna list the movie for sale for someone who can appreciate it more than me. Bye."
+1,Either you get or you don't..I didn't.,"This is written by a 43 year old male who is a true film fanatic. I love all the great directors- Spielberg, Hitchcock, Wilder, Kubrick, Landis, Scorsese, etc. etc.""The Unbearable Lightness of Being"" was one, if not the most tedious films, I have ever had to endure. Why is it so talked about is beyond me unless, there is nothing definable to discuss. The scenery was bland, dialogue uninteresting and unengaging, even the shots were dull.It's the first film I ever returned to Amazon...ever.When I took Cinema History in College, the Professors I had kept talking about this film as a ""must see/ will change your life"" sort of thing. Curious, as we never saw it in class (must have been the explicit erotic nature it has at times). Now I think they wanted the girls in the class to see it on their own, because they may have wanted to discuss it with them personally after the class was dismissed, if you catch my drift.I would pass on this one-big time."
+2,The Unbelieveable Genius of Philip Kaufman,"A glorious acheivment in the history of American Film. Passionately directed and gorgeously photographed, with impeccable acting from Day-Lewis, Binoche and Olin. ""Unbearable"" will linger in your head for weeks after watching it. And it's one of the few movies to use animal death in a non-cheap fashion: The death of Tomas and Tereza's dog is riveting and beautifully performed. Contrary to some opinions, the book is not better than the film; it's an entirely different entity structured in a seemingly unfilmable, non-linear fashion. As a written story, it doesn't make the kind of dramatic sense it does on screen. What Kaufman pulls off with ""Unbearable"" is truly remarkable."
+2,Unique: Abstracting to connect,"I've seen nothing like it. The supreme and rich acting of Binoche and the abstract cinematography and direction manage to distance the viewers in such a way from the everyday noise of a thousand feelings, enabling the viewers to taste and sense all the emotion and ideas of the characters and the era with a vividness only accesible in dreams."
+1,Read the book - it takes less time!,"The Unbearable Lightness of Being was considered an unfilmable novel for a good reason: the point of Kundera's writing is not his plot - or even his characters - but his style. For instances, his endless digressions about history, politics, and philosophy. For the movie, we are left with nothing but plot and character. OK, what is one to do? That in itself wouldn't be so bad if I didn't watch the film with the constant thought: I could read the book in less time than it takes me to watch this movie. This is a SLOW film. It takes an hour-and-a-half story and takes three hours to tell it. I can't recommend the film."
+1,Kundera was right to object,"The movie doesn't at all reflect the original book story in its core concept. If I didn't read the book before I wouldn't be able to guess what is the movie trying to explain. I doubt anybody, based on the movie only, would be able to understand what happend in 1968 in the Czech republic and what was the consequence for the entire society."
+2,"Length makes the ""lightness"" feel heavy","Based faithfully on the book by Milan Kundera, a non-political Lothario doctor in Prague in 1968 comes to grips with two things in his life: his love for one woman and a commitment to the political uprising in his homeland. Because of the latter he is no longer allowed to practice medicine and is forced to live on a farm in poverty. His love for the woman, too, has been put to the test, yet he sticks with her, even though it means returning to his country after being given exile in France.The themes are intelligent and interesting, but the development is too slow: the movie is much too long at nearly 3 hours. Scenes seemed to be dragged out interminably, especially those in Paris as he weighs his conscience regarding his love and his homeland, and near the end on the farm. Because of this the movie as a whole seems to lack focus. But this is compensated for in the story's interest. The sex scenes are very sensual. Worth a watch."
+2,The best film nobody saw,"The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a masterpiece, the most underrated American film of the past 30 years. Poetic, haunting, subtle, and terribly sad, it says more about the crushing impact of repressive (i.e. communist) regimes than a thousand documanteries or inflammatory speeches could tell. While idealizing the free-wheeling Prague of the late 60's the film also examines the emptiness of such a non-commital lifestyle- the unbearable lightness. If this all sounds very somber, ULOB is also one of the sexiest films you will ever see, and one of the few intelligent studies of sex in cinema. More surprisingly, it is a heartbreaking romance. Like a great novel, ULOB grows on you, and you'll hate to see the characters leave you at the end. Perfectly acted by its then unknown leads, and beautifully photographed, this is a film to grow old with."
+1,A wispy shadow of Kundera's book...,"Making my comparison to Milan Kundera's book, I have to rate this movie fairly low. I don't believe Kaufman was able to capture the essence of Kundera's writing with this film representation. So much of Kundera's writing is internal to the characters, which is difficult (at best) to communicate on screen. Unfortunately, this is the richest part of the experience; I recommend the book, but found the movie decidedly unsatisfying."
+1,The Unbearable Lightness of Being Boring,"This is well acted, beautifully filmed...and pretentious exitentialist tripe. There's a difference between TRYING to be deep and serious, and being deep and serious. This movie doesn't know the difference. Long and slow."
+2,Threesome with tanks,"Supposed being victimized by local communist regime and Soviet oppressors since August-1968, a skilled surgeon changed countries and jobs like surgical gloves he did at hospitals.No wonder, sex is a fix for such a lucky, and marriage to a beautiful adorable woman stopped a character with Southern European rather than Slavic appearance a little.Extended up to 165 minutes of screening, romantic tale with some near-porno inclusions is a bit more over-positive and over-entertaining than its final collapsed in.Well, movie spirit seems being similar to ""A Beautiful Life"", ""Producers"" or, more recent one of Levi's Hitler-as-a-comedy-hero, of what optimism and humoristic style used to depicting the tragedy serve well cinemagoers seeking a relaxation only."
+1,"So If I'm A Jerk Do I Get To Live In Perpetuity, Too?","Okay, folks. Let's get real. This movie/book is essentially about the insipid sexuality of three spoiled brats with soulful eyes, zero body fat, and no moral compasses. Worst of all, there's no search for the compasses. Why is this exhibition of unbridled existential selfishness so popular? Because the protagonists are European-and ""misunderstood"" quasi-intellectuals to boot. Translation: culturally paranoid Yanks just eat this kind of lean cuisine right up. If you're the type who likes being hungry 15 minutes after eating, don't miss this movie or ""The Sheltering Sky,"" mind-numbing fare featuring filthy rich American ""seekers"" ransacking the blistering desert (or desert tray) for spiritual bargains that won't make them too heavy with self knowledge."
+1,Extremely Let Down,"While a big Hendrix fan, as well as a fan of bluegrass - I was NOT impressed with this album. While the ""bluegrass"" was acceptable, it was a big stretch to extract the ""hendrix"" from what I was hearing. If you want a good Hendrix tribute album, try ""Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix"" (1993). You want a good bluegrass album? Try Seldom Scene.Overall, a nice concept gone terribly awry."
+1,What a stink,I used this cutting board in my sewing class and loved it. No odor at all from the one in class.I got my mat and it smelled as though I had hit a skunk. My husband made me put it on the back porch. Then I learned that a friend of mine had one for 8 months and hers still stinks. Her husband won't let her use it inside. I went online and read that others had found the same odor problem from these Olfa mats. Some said that the smell diminished after a few weeks but others said it has never stopped stinking.I e-mailed the Olfa distributor to ask if the company has other suggestions. I may just have to send it back.Great cutting mat if you don't mind a strong toxic smell.
+2,Love this petit kitchen,"I love this little kitchen. We might have to buy something bigger because we have so many kitchen pots, pans, food and such....but we will still hang onto this kitchen. My 3 kids love it! Also, it can be assembled in minutes!"
+1,Repeated book material & out of place reviews,"Man Kzin Wars IX has four stories. The lead story by Poul Anderson is OLD, a repeat from another in the series. However, neither the Amazon entry nor the book itself make note of this; the publisher's dishonesty here is a real shame. The other three stories vary in quality, but at least two are good enough for this to be worthwhile in paperback next year.The one star rating reflects my poor opinion of repeated material with no warning. It probably would rate 3 stars otherwise. BTW, I am an old Niven fan, have read all his SF multiple times, and have read all of the Man-Kzin series.Amazon's automated machinery, or a hurried employee, has mixed in a bunch of reviews here that apply to other books in the series. It's too bad, but I've seem them mix up numbered series before. (See World Radio TV Handbook which is an annual series; they were selling the 2000 edition at a small discount to those who bought the 2002 edition!)"
+1,Wow,"Although Poul Anderson is not a typically a particularly bad writer, most of the prose in his portion of the book ""Pele"" is so bad as to be laughable. ""Tyra had more and more enjoyed her voyage, until near the end."" and ""The last weekly dance of the trip became an especially gleeful occasion."" I didn't even have to look very hard to come up with these gems. ""Memory stabbed her again."" Ha!It's almost as if it English was the author's second language.If you like authors that torture the English language you'll love this book."
+1,Man Kzin IX,"After a long hiatus from the Man-Kzin wars, I purchased the Man-Kzin Wars IX. The stories in M-K Wars IX were average at best. Of the 4 stories, the murder mystery was my favorite. The story about the crippled Kzin's last stand started well but deteriorated into a long-winded mutual admiration fest between the antagonists during the battle for Wunderland's liberation. It made as much sense as the Russians negotiating with and praising the positive qualities of the bunkered Germans during the battle for Berlin. The last story needed a good editor to clean it up, especially the beginning, and make it more coherent. IMO, this book is not worth buying and inferior to its predecessors."
+2,A Must Have for Your Christmas Collection,This album has been in our family for generations and each Holiday Season we try to play it to bring back wonderful memories. I would highly recommend this for your Christmas Library. This album brings back happy times as a young child and rembering how wonder the Christmas season is when Family and friends are close.
+1,Disappointment,The drive lasted 3 days before the flash fell off and was lost from the encasement. The encasement was examined and appeared to be flimsy plastic. I don't recommend this product based on a lost unit.
+2,Good,Works fine. Easy to install. Some reviews talk about not fitting wall plates. Designed for the plate supplied to fit over the existing plate so plate supplied is over sized for a reason.
+2,"This is made well and strudy, but will wear out.","Hard to find a better direct-wire wall timer of this quality. HOWEVER, this is the third one I have purchased so be warned that they will eventual ware out. The timer will eventual stop counting down and get stuck, leaving your device always on. I have mine hooked to turn off a wall heater in the bathroom. It works well for that. NOTE: Even though it will eventual ware out, they usually last a few years before they do. So yes, they are worth the price. BE WARNED: If the start waring out replace immediately as they will get stuck in the ON position... Thus, 4 stars."
+2,it does it's job,"I read the reviews before buying this product and one review said it made loud nose as dial turns.. and s/he is completly right. The noise it makes is pretty loud.. I would NOT recommend this for the bedroom if you are going to use it as some type of sleep timer b/c the noise will bother you. However, I have this installed on my storage room in the kitchen, so the noise is not an issue."
+2,Great produt easy to install,great product to save money! Dont worry about leaving the light on anymore. It is easy to install and instructions are straight forward
+2,it worked!,I'm replacing the exact same dealiwhop that started to stick / not turn off after several years of use. Install was easy.
+1,For Simple Minds,I bought this book because of the reviews and am shocked at how one can become an author by simply stealing life experiences and stories from other peoples lives. I felt the book was shallow and was perfect for people who couldn't think for themselves. Any human being with half a brain can see through the empty content of this book.
+2,Karen's Review,"Living in Chaos is Living in Stability is truly a book that has inspired me to be more aware of my spirituality and has shown me many ways to do this. It is a book that has brought peace to my heart having read it right after September 11, 2001. If you are searching for more meaning in your life and comfort of your soul, this book is an excellent choice."
+1,Wow...,"This is one of the worst books ever. It tries to capitalize on the Chicken Soup for the Soul-type, void of any substance stories. This was not written by the author and takes advantage of people around her by publishing stories from them. With no new insight, Samira, a strictly amateur writer, doesn't contribute anything. Fortunately, it's by a vanity publisher and the only people who buy it are her friends (who posted here from ""Grand Blanc"" and ""Michigan"" because Samira asked them to) and a few people who found it online. Please people, avoid this book, buy something that will be worth your time and money."
+2,Eye Opening!,The book changed my boundaries. I have become aware of my limitations and now I truly believe that these boundaries are not limitations but gifts in disguise. I realized the importance in one's short comings is the lesson that it presents for the seeker. Thank-you.
+2,enlightening and very practical book,"This is a very hopeful and enlightening book as the various thoughts and stories help us to look at life in a more positive way, which can only improve quality of our lives. It made me realize to be aware of the world around me and to learn to appreciate things and people in our lives. We usually live our lives in such hustle and bustle that we overlook the many experiences and people that we face in our daily lives. In the stories of the common everyday people in the book, we realize that we are not alone, that there are factors beyond us which are involved and that we should be open to them and not overlook our experiences.This book is very easy to read and understand and each chapter stands by itself. You can open up any chapter at any time and with the thoughts and the connected stories of real people, you can find enlightenment.A wonderful book, full of hope and insight."
+1,"The official company biography -- dated, aging, but interesting.","This is the only official history of the giant utility that serves most of northern and central California. Written in 1950, when the company (and its official biographer) were heedless of the changes that the future held in store for the energy industry overall (and utilities in particular) as well as for the end of unbridled growth and development in the state of California. Coleman is a real booster for PG&E. If you want the PR line, from the generation that build the company between 1930 and the 1950, this is the reference book you want."
+1,did not work,"I was installing these chips in a G4 Sawtooth macintosh computer and the chips did not work. I had kernel panics that eventually left the operating system unusable. The hard drive had to be reformatted and the OS re-installed. A great headache and PITA. I need to return these memory modules, how would I do that.best regards,vilppu"
+2,Good for the price,"I bought this product for my old Dell Dimension XPS-T450 to extend its usefulness. As I was unaware of that the maximum RAM for each slot was 256MB, the computer read as 256MB instead of 512MB. With the seller's outstanding assistance I successfully installed two replaced 256MB memories to get total 512MB, the system is now working fine and steadily. It is worth spending $28 to keep the old computer working as an experimental machine."
+2,Great for sensitive skin,I have extremely sensitive skin.Regular soaps cause me to break out in a rash.I love this product it has no harsh chemicals and is Fragrance Free.It leaves my skin feeling silky smooth not dry and irritated.I even use it on my face and I noticed a big difference in the look and feel of my skin.If you have problem skin or sensitive painful skin I suggest you try this product I'm happy I did.
+2,You don't have to speak french to love this cd!,"While visiting Quebec City, I heard her CD playing in a clothing store. I asked who the artist was, walked to the music store down the street and bought it. If you like Jewel, Tori Amos, Alanis Morisette, etc. you'll LOVE this. I'm now buying several more through amazon.com for my sister and a couple friends for X-mas because they heard my CD and LOVED it. Can't find it in any US stores...yet! It's mainly in French, but her voice and the music is so good, it doesn't matter."
+1,Completement nul,"Fait sur commande et ennuyant a mourir, cette album est tout a fait parfait pour s'endormir...nul!"
+2,Smoke Rings,"This is an excellent album. The title track Smoke Rings is exceptional. It was the band's closing theme song. All the tracks have a uniqueness to them. Well worth having in your music collection. The track ""My Heart Tells Me"" has some very beautiful vocals by band-vocalist Eugenie Baird. It also contains one of the great songs from the 30's ""A Hundred Years From Today"" sung by Lee Wiley. Her voice and the band make such a great song even better. Take a magical trip back in time and purchase this great album!!!"
+1,old music,Music from the 30's and very nostalgic. My father played with this band when he was still in college in 1934.
+1,Horrible,"This book is terrible. The writing is terrible, the art is terrible (obviously terrible, too: one of the dragons' heads was obviously photoshopped onto another dragon's body on another page), the story is boring, it's just... bad. It's anti climatic, and throughout the story it's just hardship after hardship of them attempting to kill dragons. I found it hard to finish just skimming it."
+1,Proceed with caution,"This book is a continuation of Shore Lights, and follows the same characters as they now prepare for the wedding of Maddy DiFalco and Aiden O'Malley. I'm not sure why this book was necessary, because it didn't further the relationship, didn't end with the wedding, and was filled with family squabbles and bickering. I 'think' Bretton is setting us up for a story about Claire and her own love life, but I don't think it'd be very interesting based upon her character in this book. The story contained a lot of in-fighting between family members, lots of bad blood between relations and future relations, and turned a great character (Kelly O'Malley) into a bad one for the sake of the storyline. Actually, the story was quite dependant upon Kelly and her life to propel the action. I wouldn't recommend this book - it's a family drama with no romance. No romance, no sincere story, and a lot of drivel."
+1,You can't be sure what you're getting,"I ordered the samples of this product because I was interested in trying the sulphate free shampoo, which is expensive. The samples are REALLY random, so you may not get ones you actually wanted to try. Most of the ones I got were things I wasn't interested in. And I didn't get the shampoo sample. They say you can return it for a refund, less shipping and handling, but the shipping and handling were double the cost of the product itself."
+2,Very good,"I ordered 2 sets of samples. Everything came in time, & I was very pleased. The seller even included a ton of free extras too, which I was very happy about :]. The products themselves are 'pretty good'. I recommend the shampoo/conditioner & the foaming face wash [my favorite]. Overall, a very good seller. I'll probably be buying the foaming face wash which was amazing, but everything else was just average. The eye moister jell was also very good too."
+2,Great selection,This pack comes with a wide variety of products. It is a great introduction to the Komenuka line. I really enjoyed how clean my skin felt after using the cleanser. The moisturizer is light and not at all greasy. I would recommend this line to anyone.
+2,Excellent postcards!,"These are wonderful postcards for any dog and/or animal lover. The photos are very well-done and the dogs are adorable.As the previous reviewer stated, the postcards are black and white pictures of dogs with a short bit of information on the back including the photographer, title and date of the photograph and a short bit of information on the dog in the photo.They are printed on thick 6"" x 6"" cardstock, which will make them durable in the mail (if you intend to mail them). However, it should be noted that at this size, the postcards mail at letter rate and not postcard rate."
+1,Underwhelming,"What we have here is an academic paper puffed into a book.If one has the patience to wade through his tedious repetitions, condescensions, ax grinding, and self-congratulations, one is rewarded with the glimmer of a new idea. But that idea, recedes mirage-like, ever into the horizon. I don't know how I ever made it through.It's disappointing that Kingsley fails to locate his work within the context of Ganzfeld parapsychology, or even of Sumer, the source culture of the ancients. I was amused to find that despite what he believes to be his breakthrough insights, he is ignored by other scholars.Nice try, Peter, but you owe us much better. Next time, at the very least, give us a useful table of contents, a readable list of references, and an index."
+1,A Non-Fiction Version of the DaVinci Code,"A tiresome meander through bits & pieces of ancient history and philosophy to try to prove, once again, that there is a great effort to keep humans from realizing their potential and the secret wisdom that was revealed in former times. Dull, pedantic and unfocused."
+2,reads like a novel,"...because it is a novel. Kingsley started going off the deep end with this one, but as long as you remind yourself that this is just a story he is telling, a story from within him that actually has very little to do with Plato and Parmenides but only one guy's vision of them as characters in a book, it is actually a charming little thing to read. It may be literature and it may be mysticism but philosophy it ain't."
+2,teachers tool,As techers we should learn more by reading now a days and this is a good book that helps you and gives you ideas about how to elaborate your rubrics.
+2,Extremely comprehensive reference to the language of surgery,THIS REFERENCE OF OVER 1000 PAGES IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER USED TO TRANSCRIBE SURGICAL REPORTS.
+2,PERFECT FOR EVERY MEDICAL OFFICE,THIS REFERENCE BOOK IS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER USED IN MY DAILY WORK AS A MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST. I FIND IT VERY USEFUL EACH DAY.
+2,The BEST for MT,"I'm an MT with 20+ years of experience and own most of the Stedman books, which are quite helpful. However, when I cannot find a term in Stedman's, this is the reference I reach for. I cannot tell you how many times this little gem has saved me from lengthy searches for a term. Grab yourself a copy, you won't regret it."
+1,Manhattan Transfer can't sing!,"I can't understand how Manhattan Transfer gets all those studio musicians to play on their albums. I mean, it just makes their singing sound worse against the best drumming (Steve Gadd), bass playing and sax playing in the world. The two stars are for Kafka and the studio musicians only."
+2,ISS Research Creatine. Good Product,"I HAVE SEEN ENERGY AT THE GYM, EVEN WHEN I RAN. NOT SURE IF IT'S FROM THE CREATINE BUT I KNOW ISS RESEARCH MAKES GOOD STUFF BECAUSE FIRST TIME I USE THE GLUTAMINE THAT STUFF WORKED REALLY GOOD.THEY'RE NOT FLASHY ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT; DON'T ADD CRAZY FLAVORS AND WHAT NOT, BUT THEY DO MAKE GOOD PRODUCTS. EVERYONE'S BODY IS DIFFERENT SO EXPERIMENT WHICH WORKS FOR YOU."
+1,A worthless book,"I read this book and concluded that I am angry at myself for having read it. Pilots like to read about accidents hoping to study a case and avoid the same mistakes. After wasting your time with worthless and mediocre family stories and the well known government incompetence, you end up with the empty conclusion that a good pilot, in good health, all current and confident ditched in the stormy ocean at night and disappeared. None of the worthless stories or ILS text in this book provides any conclusion or lesson to be learned. A line from Billy Madison comes to mind: ""you are now all dumber after hearing this story"". In fact the only intelligent thought comes from an opinion of a reader that raises the theory that Ron S. used a GPS approach rather than ILS and that proved fatal."
+1,Snowbore,"Don't get me wrong, this is a totally enjoyable listen, but is it just me or is every single song on the disc the same. Hell, they're even the same as on Cold & Bouncy, Hawaii and Gideon Gaye. The one thing that makes this album different is John McEntire's wonderful production and the 'Lab girls. If you dont own any High Llamas disc, start here... but if you already do, dont expect anything new."
+2,snowbug while snowboarding,"i live in mt.shasta, california where i go snowboarding all the time. with headphones on the music of the high llamas is inspirational. to slide down the hill while listening to the llamas is like nothing else in the world. if you think driving in your car while listening is fun, try strapping on a board, hitting the powder and listening to the best high llamas cd yet, snowbug"
+2,Number 1 in the Tom Gill chart for a year,"You won't find a more relaxing, or a more intriguing album than this one. This is where the High Lamas peaked -- even better than Cold and Bouncy and far better than the disappointing Buzzle Bee that followed. It's cool... it's cute. Best in summer perhaps. I listen to it all the time. My 9-year old daughter loves it too, but my 12-year-old son hates it. He's into Aerosmith and the like..."
+2,"Frightening, relevant and persuasive","I was most struck with the information about what happens to us physically when we watch television. The very act of watching itself, without reference to content, changes the way our brains operate. I recommend this to all teachers, parents, and broadcast journalists."
+2,helps in understanding children,"For a long time I have been discouraged in my efforts to establish two-way communication with children. I would bring books, toys, and games to social functions and share them with children. Once one activity was over, the children would stare at me, waiting for me to start another activity. Why won't they provide any input of their own? Am I overpowering them without realizing it?This book explained everything: the children think I'm a television!"
+2,Learn what children really loose when they watch TV.,"This is the classic book on how television affects our children and families. Just think about how children really learn and how families should interact.Although this book was originally written closer to the dawn of television in our culture, things really haven't changed much.Ms. Winn had a great perception early on about how harmful television would be to children and their families. Check it out or better yet buy it from Amazon while you are here."
+2,who's the archeologist?,"The book makes a great read, same as DHC's other books of the ""Lost Cities"" series. Very entertaining, thought provoking, and well written. One thing though: I don't get why the author keeps calling himself ""a rogue archeologist"": someone has to explain to him what archeologists do. DHC is no archeologist, whatever he might think; he's a traveler, a gossip gatherer, and a free spirit, but all this has little to do with archeology. I enjoyed his open-mindedness, and the relativism with which he judges most of the theories and hypotheses considered. Going through his whole opus, I can't help noticing that this writer is a really great guy, and that his travel companions and friends must have been lucky to have met him, but archeologist? Please, give me a break. And use some proofreader, for the next edition."
+2,"Interesting book, a little more detail would be nice.","This book did give the reader some very interesting facts and folk lore about archaeological discoveries that could prove the existence of superior ""giant"" races in the Americas. The only thing I did not like about the book (except for the grammatical errors), was that the author would mention some dramatic event (such as the discovery of giants' bones in a mound) and leave the reader hanging after a couple of paragraphs about the find. This book could have easily been an entire set of volumes, should everything have been explained in detail. Overall, it was a very interesting book leaving the reader wanting to know more about certain discoveries and theories within the book."
+2,Great!,This book is amazing! I ordered this book from barns and Nobel on line then 2 days later they sent an e-mail telling me it did not go through. So A friend told me to go to amazon! I will only go to amazon now it was so simple a Kid could do it! I LOVE AMAZON!
+2,Did the Egyptians Colonize North America?,"I was amazed by this book: The author, while travelling from Central America to Canada provides evidence for North America being colonized by Egyptians, Chinese, Phoenecians and other ancient civilizations. The most amazing part of the book was the story of an Egyptian city in the Grand Canyon. Childress reproduces the actual Arizona newsclippings from 1909. Like his other books, this one is richly illustrated, far-out and fun to read!"
+1,Boring,"I bought this book thinking that I would learn something or at least be given food for thought. What I got is a bad travelogue full of inane information about restaurants where the author ate, people he met, what he wore. There is nothing there for a serious or even amateur scholar. Just junk."
+2,Buddhist Enlightenment,"On the peaks of the High Siera, Kerouac's narrator, Japhy Ryder explores the inner nuances of one's thought processes and being, away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay area's consternative environs. Changing thinking along with the weather and seasons, Japhy attends his attention to everyone ounce of his being, becomming one and all with his environment. Achieving moments of Zen purity, Kerouac is able to pinpoint the bountiful beauty and vitality of mother nature and of one's relation to it. A great read showing the inner exploration and sanctity with which Kerouac grounded his Bohemian lifestyle."
+2,one of kerouac's finest,"I've heard it said that this is Kerouac's greatest novel. I still say that honor is held by On the Road, but this book is just as good. And it is his most spiritual novel. Kerouac combines his talent at writing with his philosophy of life and what you have is a powerful tool to enlightenment. This book should be read on at least two levels, as a work of great literature and as a theological tool. I can't recommend it enough."
+2,Makes me want to go hiking!,"This is the 2nd Kerouac book i've read (the first was ""Maggie Cassidy"") - and i found it enlightening and entertaining.It tells the story of a few young men and their lifestyle - that of a Dharma bum. The have very few possessions which they kepe is small shacks or in backpacks, and spend their time discovering nature and the dharma in this world.Kerouac's writing style varies - in certain parts it seems like pure fiction (describes parties, characters' interactions with family, etc.), at some points it seems very philisophical (i learned a bunch about Buddhism), and at some points it is just very descriptive (i live in NYC, and it made me miss nature.)There were a few parts that were ""wordy,"" but overall this book reads quickly and is very enjoyable."
+2,Read Me Read Me Read Me,"Pretend that you've ever heard of Jack Kerouac. Forget you've ever heard the words ""Beat Generation."" Set down your ideas of what life should be like. Read this book. It will make you want to sell all your worldly possessions in a mammoth yard sale and take off to find It."
+2,"Simple, Beautiful Novel about the Rucksack Generation","Dharma Bums is a beautiful story, though there's no real plot to speak of -- no damsel in distress, no hero facing adversity, no complicated twists . . . it's just about life.The reader follows the typical Kerouac rucksacker as he floats along in his mid-twenties -- hiking the mountains of the west coast, thumbing his way across the country and swapping spiritual observations with Zen enthusiast and companion Japhy Ryder.This book is a treasure, reminding the reader of the subtle beauties in nature, conversation, travel and friendship. It's a perfect fit for any fan of life."
+2,Best Kerouac,"This is timeless and inspiring. i buy it for many people who think Kerouac is just ""On the Road"" ."
+2,My favorite Kerouac,"If you are of a certain age and experience, you already know about Dharma Bums.If you are of another certain age and experience, this book goes against everything taught by Saint Ronald Reagan, and so you should avoid it.If you are young, give this book a try. Better yet, instead of buying it, go to the local library to read it. Unless the people I described in my second paragraph have taken over and there are only Approved Books in the library...if there are libraries at all. Libraries cost money, and that means (shudder) taxes.For everyone else: this is Kerouak's best work."
+1,Well...,"I've read ""On The Road"" three times over the last six years. It is, in my opinion, a masterpiece. Having said that I decided to get ""Dharma Bums"" and I did not care for most of the book as I am not into Buddha and zen. Only once in a while a glimmer of the fun of ""On The Road"" seeped in, but not enough.I also did not like the supporting characters as I did in ""On The Road.""This book was pushed by many people as Kerouac's second best. I found it to be uninteresting and probably should not pursue any other of his books if this was considered ""his second best."""
+1,Buddihism book for introspective thought,"This is Jack jumping into the Budda scene. Good if you feel like you need a Zen fix, and his observations on how to aspire to happiness are actually quite good too."
+2,Blah,"Another wonderful, practically edge-of-conscious novel with no definite plot by everyone's favorite perfectly insane Beat writer. In many ways I enjoy this book even better than 'On the Road.' It contains the same exciting beauty, applied to different subjects,and the same eccentric freedom fighters as lead characters. Every once in a while it attains the perfect harmony it seeks, turning long stretches with no apparent action into meditations on the beauty of nothingness, of loneliness, etc. We see the budding alcoholism of our narrator, which wil turn into a book ('Big Sur') of its own. We see what Kerouac saw in Buddhism, and we'll see converts in the book's readers. Kerouac has perhaps more real-life affect on his readers than any other American novelist, one of the few writers anywhere who really can change lives. Blah."
+1,Not As It Would Seem,Not as advertised. These copies are remaindered and are marked on the bottom as such with a felt-tip line. I had purchased this as a gift but was unable to give it due to the remaindered marking. The online information about these books fail to mention their remaindered status.
+2,VIVA RUCKSACK REVOLUCION!,Cracker Jack's got quite a nack at righting these shindigs about the bums in rucksacks. Dharma Bums gives you a glimpse into the life of the Beats with a focus on their cut of Zen. This really is a great story and it will inspire you. On a side note I recommend trying to find the original edition; the old pages really smell a lot better.
+2,This is Kerouac's real masterpiece!!,"I didn't much care for ""On The Road"" after the first 50 pages or so and i'd pretty much thought that this great ""Beat Writer"" was nothing but hype, but after reading ""The Dharma Bums"" I now believe Kerouac is one of the greatest writers of modern times. READ THIS BOOK!!!!"
+2,"A pefect battle of religion, alcohol, and poetry.","Published only a year after his masterpiece On The Road, Dharma Bums is a visionary look at the debilitating effects of fame and alcohol. It follows Ray Smith (Jack) and Jahy Rider (Gary Snyder) on a buddhist romp through the mountains of the west coast. Contemplating their religions and beliefs and coming to beautiful realisations about the world (""You can't fall off a mountain""), they create the rucksack revolution. A beautiful insight into thought and poetry. A must for anyone who wants to learn to think or expand their mind."
+1,"I'm gonna get blasted for this, but...","... I just couldn't get into this book. It's a beat classic, so I hear, and it's about traveling and living free and enjoying life on lots of levels. From the descriptions and glowing reviews, I figured I should have loved it. I even read it while I was traveling up the US/Canadian west coast, and I grew up familiar with many of the areas mentioned in the book. In spite of all that, I didn't like it at all. For one thing, it's full of these obscure Buddhist terms and concepts, and although religion is sort of a hobby of mine, I didn't know enough to make sense of all the boddishatva-dropping, and the writing wasn't good enough to make up for that. I guess I just don't like it when the narrator introduces dialogue with ""sez I."""
+1,On the Road Again.,"Ok. Let's talk like ordinary people. If you are someone who has to buy a new TV unless you have one, only because the TV is more modern this is your book. If you've read ""ON THE ROAD"", maybe you'll want read something diferent. This is the same book, the same drama, the same wasted money. Can this book change your life?? Yes, but also a stone at high speed could do it also and in less time. Ally McBeal or a Backstreet boys song have more message than this book."
+1,The Kindle version costs more than the paperback,"As of this review, the Kindle edition cost $12.99 and the paperback cost $10.88 - or over $2 more expensive for a digital version that actually saves the publisher money. I actually enjoy Dharma Bums, but Penguin should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for this. I wanted to reread this on my Kindle, but Penguin has decided to screw the readers who keep its business afloat. I'll be sure to keep this in mind for future purchases.Also, for those who will bash my review, the cost of the book is an essential to the value proposition of a book. There are constant bad reviews for publishers that break up short story collection and sell them individually for the price of an individual book. This is no different. Penguin wants me to spend nearly $300 for a Kindle and a case so that they can charge me more for books, all while they save money on production costs??? You've got to be joking!"
+1,Don't bother,I tried to give Kerouac a chance to revive himself after reading his most notable mess 'On the Road.' Now I'm thoroughly confused as to why he's so popular.
+1,Kerouac is not that great,"Maybe I am not as enlightened as all of you, but I don't think this book is all that great. Kerouac is often completely incoherent. Much of what is said is nonsense. Further more I don't understand why everyone wants to be a Dharma Bum, they are nothing but leaches living off what others earn. It is a decent read, especially the mountain climbing scene, but not as great as some make it out to be, definitely not life changing."
+1,Failed to be powerful...or even interesting,"One might expect an interesting, down-to-earth account of one poet's buddhist discoveries and spiritual growth, but this wasn't done right: the characters are one-dimensional, contrived, and act like buddhist wanna-bes. (Is a person a real Buddhist if he is proud of his Buddhism?)What was a powerful and introspective journey for Kerouac, is not for the reader. I can tell that it's there, but Kerouac just doesn't get it all the way across. I found myself rolling my eyes, but still trying to give him the benefit of the doubt.If this will be your first Kerouac read, as it was for me, choose something else or it may forever turn you off to Kerouac, who could be an otherwise fabulous story-teller.If he is, let me know."
+1,Shallow,"I found Dharma Bums suprising. I thought On the Road was one of the most rambling, self-indulgent books that I've ever read, but I realized that Dharma Bums is even more so. The book reminded me how the degeneration of American intellectual life began with the Beats who, at least when they were in the '50's, were self-rightous and shallow, not to mention drunk womanizers, an odd trait for devout Buddhists. This book is a cultural artifact from the Beat era, but not a book to add to one's must-read list. Life is short. Read better."
+1,Conceited book,"Had to offset the praise handed down by so many people for Karourac's writings. Very overrated as a writer. This book is filled with the resemblance of substance, but has nothing in it. It is a contradiction of itself."
+1,One show about nothing is enough,"OK, I know this is a beat classic, and it was written by Jack Kerouac the patron saint of beat literature. But I gotta say this novel was pretty damn boring.Dhama Bums is another semi-fictional novel based on real events that occurred in Kerouac's life after the events described in On the Road. It's about Kerouac's search for a simple life and Zen Buddhism. The premise sounds interesting enough, but for me it just didn't have anything to offer.I once described Kerouac's classic On The Road as being like an episode of Seinfeld, a show about nothing. Despite the rather non complimentary comparison I thought that novel was very good and I highly recommended it.Dharma Bums was another meandering novel where nothing really happens. I guess one meandering trip for me was enough. As far learning anything about Buddhism through the novel, my guess is that you would learn more from a real Buddhist like the Dalai Lama than a wannabee like Kerouac."
+1,Bummer,"Not much dharma going on here. But lots of bum. In fact, I'm totally bummed out finishing this novel because now I feel very uncool to not be enamoured with this bible of the beat generation but I, just, don't, get, it. So much rambling! Excruciatingly long sentences perfunctorily reporting things as they happen in the style of `then he said this and then I picked that up and then she went outside...' [Insert yawn here]. There are glimpses of good authorship in some parts of the novel but for the most part it is unbelievably boring with a monotonic narrator's voice that had me re-discovering my speed-reading skills just to finish the thing. Disappointing because I love a good story and I love Eastern philosophy but this is neither. Unless you're an impressionable teenager who thinks bumming around is cool and everything your friends think is cool, and anything indie is cool, forget it."
+2,"I wanted to say ""Damn!""","...but I had to expound on that on account of all these bad reviews.If this book is not for you to get then that's fine and it's sad, but don't be so angry--coherence isn't everything. It's the heart that makes Kerouac, the sailing, pounding, beautiful, soulful, angry, churning, palpable heart.And for those who worry that this is required scene material, the beat poets are dead, let them be. Read for yourself and its own rewards. That should be obvious; now go, enjoy this epic soul journey."
+2,"Excellent follow-up to ""On the Road""","""The Dharma Bums"" is an excellent follow-up to Jack Kerouac's famous second novel, ""On the Road,"" a must-read for all Kerouac fans. Pay special attention to the infamous mountain climb by Kerouac, Gary Snyder, and John Montgomery--lots of great imagery, language, and central themes of life there. This book changed my life forever. It also contains the famous poetry reading (where Allen Ginsberg read ""Howl"") at 6 Gallery in San Francisco (Oct. 7, 1955)."
+2,a different Kerouac,"A more laid back series of tales from the life of Jack Kerouac. Very relaxing, unlike ""On the Road"". Makes you want to go climb a mountain."
+2,Good read,Great read. If you have something mote profound to read I would suggest that. All in all a great story though.
+2,"Kerouac's finest, most blissful novel...you MUST read it!","Yes, ""On The Road"" gets all the attention, but this follow-up work is by far his most gorgeous and uplifting...from sleeping on the beach to climbing a mountain, to the flowering of his Buddhist consciousness, Jack really takes the reader with him. Filled with plenty of movement, bohemian idealism with Ginsberg and Snyder, self-discovery, joy, etc, this is simply where Jack shows himself as most fully alive and in love with the magic of experience. ""Dharma Bums"" soars as high as ""Big Sur"" dives to the depths of agony. Read this book, and you WILL feel the beauty of life without anchors."
+1,Dont waste your time,"Uninteresting and boring, the story accomplishes nothing from start to finish. Save your time and money and dont bother with this book."
+1,Sometimes it works,"At first this printer worked well, but after a year it is nothing but trouble.To begin with, you can't print more than 4-5 pages before the ""page grabber"" will start to grab more than one sheet of paper at a time, and the text ends up going across both of them.Then there is the printer driver, which is also not up to par -- where is the manual two sided printing that has been in the classic Mac OS for all of these years?In short, this was my last HP printer. The jamming paper feed is too much for me to handle."
+2,A must-have for any theological library,"This is THE definitive book on Reformed Presbyterian theology. Hodge is strong not only in what he explains, but also how he explains it. Each section is divided into questions, as if someone was interviewing Hodge. He then answers each question in a very logical, ordered manner, giving the reader a very clear perception of each particular concept. Hodge leaves nothing uncovered, but rather touches on a very wide spectrum of Reformed theology, and every time his argument is succinct and backed with scripture. Everyone interested in theology, clergy or lay-person, should read this book to gain a deeper understanding of what the Reformed persuasion believes and why."
+1,"Great book, but not this Kindle edition",There's no question on the importance of Hodge's book. But this $3 Kindle edition is simply scanned with OCR and is almost worthless. It would have been far easier to read it in simple image form.
+1,Poor Kindle edition,"My negative comments have nothing to do with the content as Hodge wrote it, which is excellent. But the quality of the Kindle edition is very poor. The OCR scan has resulted in unintelligible words in almost every paragraph, and the lack of links in the table of contents severely limits the usefulness as a reference source. It's not completely useless; in general I can find what I'm looking for and make sense out of the text. So for 99 cents I suppose I'm getting my money's worth. But an edition of better quality would be most welcome."
+1,horrid e-text,"This kindle version is not worth the money, even if very cheap. It is a poor uncorrected ocr scan. It is unreadable and unusable. Find a cleaner edition. This is a rip-off."
+1,Tell me what you think,"Bazyn's next project should be a ransom note. This was a collection of quotes taken from other writers, pieced together, and presented as a book. I don't think there was a single paragraph that did not have a quote. It is one thing to use quotes to support your work, or to provide examples. It is entirely different, and unacceptable, for an author to use quotes to make all of the author's points.Good premise. Poor product. Disappointing."
+2,Workout CD,I don't really remember what's on this one. I purchased to install in my MP3 for walking/jogging and it's fine
+1,Plot? What Plot?,"The usual action scenes, but ridiculous plot holes. The vast majority of the plot points made no sense whatsoever, I think Michael Bay is trying to make the worst possible movie that still makes millions of dollars."
+1,Just Not Worthwhile,"I wish I hadn't spent the money . . .It follows in the same style as the other two Transformers movies, but it turns the formula up a bit. There's more action and more bickering between characters, but plot, story and character development, drama, and any semblance of intelligence are sacrificed for it.Yes, the special effects are cool, but the dialog and interaction between characters is downright painful, which kept suspension of disbelief from kicking in.If I had it to do over again, I'd rent this one."
+1,Absolute trash.,"I went into this movie hoping it could be better than TF2. It is, but not by much. I'm going to be honest. I think Transformers 2 is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I don't know why I saw the 3rd one, but the Chicago part looked interesting. Little did I know it would take 2 long boring hours to get that part. On top of that. It wasn't even that impressive. I hate Shia's parents. I hate his new girlfriend. I hate Michael Bay humor. I hate this movie and I hate the fact I spent 12 bucks to go see it. I don't think Michael Bay understand that everything gets boring without a plot or some kind of tension going on. It's so BORING. I literally sat in the theater hoping it was over only to look at my watch and see that only 10 minutes had passed."
+1,WAIT!!,"As you have read, wait for the deluxe version later in the year. So for now, just rent it for now!!!"
+1,Wait for Special Edition,"I made the mistake of buying this version. But luckily I didn't open it once I got home, so I was able to return it today. I'm not going to fall for the same money trap again(Avatar). I'll just wait a few months and get the Special Edition one with all the extra features.Now me just ranting here for a bit. But what the hell Paramount, I know times are tough for everyone but do you have to do this to us. Trying to rip off the loyal customers is not good business."
+2,Transformers - Dark of the Moon (Blu-ray),"Continuous action and mayhem - it's hard to beat the initial Transformer movie (first one) but ""They"" again did an excellent attept."
+1,Dark Moon,"Not what I expected, the first Transformers was the best. The special effects was great but acting was not, too bad."
+2,Farily decent movie,"I didn't like some of the plot twist, of a former leader of the Autobots but other than that it was pretty good."
+2,blessed,"it just gets better ever time do you know if there will be a 4th one, i loved the action but come on does it have to be a super model evertime that is the girl?"
+1,I didn't buy this movie because it was too dumb.,I think Michael Bay may have phoned this one in. There are so many things wrong with this movie I don't know where to begin.
+1,DIRECTOR's PERSONAL SIGNATURE ......???????????,UPON leaving my 9 year old insised to know EXCATLY what was happening in the bathroom stall?SPOUSE was blank .... I hummed and hawwed .....IS THAT SEQUENCE ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED?
+1,you pay less at the theater,Its just thye movie with no special features.I made the mistake of buying it. Had i known i would have never bought it. Avoid wait till the special features come out.
+2,Best Transformers movie ever.,"Easily the best film in the series. Tranformers: Dark of the Moom is the summer event film I have been waiting for. Perhaps the biggest surprise here is that the girl replacing Megan Fox is a much better actress. The action and set pieces, including an amazing chase scene on a freeway are incredible. The last hour set in a war-torn Chicago are some of the greatest sequences ever put to film. Shia does a terrific job being both witty and funny, but also very emotional when the time comes. Unlike the first two Transformer movies, this time it truly feels like something is at stake. While I loved the first two for what they were, this one has a more authentic story and tighter narrative. Finally a 3D movie with actually depth in the shots! Your jaw will definitely drop in certain scenes."
+1,If you're 16+ don't bother,"These transformer movies are horrible. The special effects are the only good thing about these movies. The actors, especially the main actor have drab storylines, stupid dialogue, and the transformer voices are poor. Unless you're a kid, this movie is not for you."
+1,crappy acting,i was really looking forward to the new movie i was so mad when i found out that megan fox got booted i knew that it would be hard to replace her not cuz shes beautiful but storyline wiseman they really messed things up in this one its sooo diff story wise than other towfirst off i hate the girl in it yeah shes hot but she doesnt fit in megan was a poor hot girl didnt mind getting dirty or fighting this girl is spoiled rich girl afraid to break a nail type and theres no background really to there love so were suppose to believe hes so head over heals he wants to marry her?also her acting really sucked and so did sha laboufs i thought he was on speed the whole movie talked way to fast and way overly drmaticthe beginging to middle of the movie was lame they tried way to hard to make it funny when what made transformers so great the first two times was that it was almost like unentional jokeshowvere the middle to end of the movie was excellent
+1,no speacial features,"This is a good movie. Just stay away from this version. I was excited and bought it on release day only to find out that it is just the feature film. I was really disappointed. I would never have purchased this movie if I had known that it was the feature only. Yes, I know, in my excitement to get the movie, it was my own fault for not looking carefully at the back of the box, although, nowhere could I find that it says feature film only. I used to download movies illegally. I stopped and started buying them legit again because the special features are really enjoyable. When the companies charge full price for the feature only (which i can get from netflix anyway), I feel cheated. Maybe everyone should start downloading illegally and really send hollywood or whoever a message that if they want our hard earned money they need to work a little harder for it. This is just my rant."
+1,"Bogus - no special features - rent it, don't buy.","(SORRY...THIS IS FOR BLU-RAY, NOT AMAZON INSTANT VIDEO) Would have given 4 stars for the movie/blu-ray, but I was very disappointed there were no special features at all - not even notes. That's the main reason I like DVDs and blu-rays so much...for the special features that may contain commentary, interviews, behind the scenes and show how some of the FX were done - explosions and such. I'm sure they will release another version in the near future with the special features movie buffs enjoy and spend more cash$ Who the hell comes out with a new release Blu-ray in this day & age with ZERO special features??? DO NOT BUY - RENT FROM RED BOX."
+1,DONT BUYYYYYYYYYY!!!,Dont give money to these filmakers that later on down the road release a better version of the same movie..If you want extra features this version WILL NOT have it on the disc!! Wait for the deluxe version!
+1,Not even rental worthy,"Ok so I heard that this was better than the last Transformers (didn't see that one), so I thought it must be ok. It's got to be one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Horrible acting, not sure why Shia LaBeouf is an actor...think Matthew McConaughey and Ben Affleck, but without the charisma. If you are into cartoons,explosions and superficial story telling then it might be palatable for you....otherwise you'd be better off watching the grass grow."
+1,Love 3D hate the Price.,who is on crack that they think any movie is worth 42 dollars 3D or not. This is just another scam like with cell companies and internet providers charging for data like there is some limited amount that isnt self imposed. The technology is not so overwhelming in RD to cost 4 times that of dvd and twice that of blu ray.Dont get me wrong love 3D and this was one of the best 3D movies I have seen but honestly 42 dollars just is taking advantage of consumers in a market that has no where else to go. If this disk was 30 bucks Id by it hesitantly but thats the problem with blu ray they charge way to much for the theatre experience. Sad too cause this movie and captain america are ones i would have bought but i refuse to let them think this is a good going price for the gimmick.
+1,that kid wit wickie yell like a woman all movie like he was pms ruin the movie.,the movie was bad the kid ruined it yellign and being angry the whole time. And it was the same as the last 2 movies nothing out very boring ending was ok.
+1,sucks,i just got one word this movie blows one of the worst movies i have seen in a long time the first part of the movie put my wife to sleep. any body who reads this it is not even take the time our the money to by this movie
+1,kind of a pathetic dvd,"I guess i should have done more research before i bought this. I enjoy the transformers franchise and even though i feel like the 2nd and 3rd movie will never live up to the quality of the 1st I enjoyed this one enough to decide to buy this bluray/dvd hoping that the blu ray format and additional special features would keep me entertained. Well when you put the movie in you are treated to; the movie, different audio languages, and nothing no commentary, behind the scenes, deleted scenes,etc.......If you want nothing but a movie buy it off itunes or something, I'd recommend getting the other special edition version that i learned about after I already bought this one"
+2,Great Movie,"Purchased this dvd as a gift. It arrived well within the alloted time and was well packaged. Another good buy through Amazon, my place to shop! EP"
+2,Great movie can't wait for the Blu ray,"I have seen this movie 2 times in theaters. Optimus Prime turns bad ass in this one when he says ""We will kill them all"". The wreckers are great as well as Sideswipe and Mirage. I strongly recommend."
+1,I feel as if I got scammed by Paramount,"Let's start out with the film. I would say that this Transformers film rivals the first one in quality. It's really that good. I would give it a solid four out of five. This was the first film that I had seen in IMAX 3-D after returning to the states from being stationed overseas. I was completely blown away with the 3-D effects and sound. However, I feel as if I have been duped by Paramount in that when I opened my blu-ray combo pack there was a 5 or 10 dollar off coupon for the Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3-D, Blu-ray/DVD+ Digital Copy! I know that the studio is trying to squeeze every dollar they can out of us, but come on! They probably had the 3-D version ready but wanted to milk us some more. I would not recommend buying this version and waiting on the newer one scheduled to release soon.So to summarize:Film- 4Shady Blu-ray release business practices- 1 (negative if I could)"
+2,Transformers,"This was an okay movie. You must enjoy the Bay Transformers Universe in order to enjoy this film. Oh yeah, and big explosions."
+2,Transformer,Items waas as described and shipped on time. Was a gift and just what was asked for. Item was in very good condition.
+2,Transformers,"This movie is a simply an action movie. It has the explosions, the cars, and the drama of an action movie and not much else. But then again, how much more do you need for a entertaining movie? With the level of graphics, a blu-ray is especially nice."
+2,Awesome movie,"If you seen the first two you will definately find this one the best! We first seen it in 3D at the movies and knew how good it was. By far go get this movie. My youngest son is a Transformers freak, and we've seen this about 1,000 times since we bought it! Awesome Film!"
+1,"Uggh, such a waste of potential!","I really liked the first one, and the second one was okay too. But Dark of the Moon was difficult to sit through for me. Endless dialogue with minimal action sequences, I found myself looking at the time far too often. They dropped Meghan Fox, who despite her controversial reputation, definitely added to the cast. The special effects are still amazing, but there just wasn't enough action. BORING!!! If they are going to continue with this franchise they had better turn it up a few notches."
+2,It was like awesome,Most definitely a wonderful buy and beats the big box store price. The movie was awesome and I can't say enough about the whole experiece.
+2,plenty of action and humor,"consistent production quality like first two movies in the series..and like the other series movies,plenty of humor from the additional characters ( and first-rate actors) thruout the movie"
+2,action,"Great action movie, intense, demographics was awesome. Definitely a but movie to watch again, but with prime time i can without buying it!!"
+2,Good movie,I like all of the transformers movies. This one is fun too. I would recommend it to any fan of the first two movies.
+1,AVOID at all costs!!!,"If you like any special features at all do not buy this version. They are doing the same thing as Avatar. This release gets a full price but absolutely zero special features. Not so much as a trailer. They will be putting out deluxe versions toward the end of the year including a 3D combo pack, blu ray combo pack & dvd. ALL will be packed & you will kick yourself for having to buy this a second time. Many people don't care about features but if you do consider yourself forewarned. And it's not like they're giving you a cut on the price for a ""movie only"" release."
+1,DONT DOUBLE DIP!! WAIT FOR THE BETTER VERSION,"This version is being rushed out at the end of this month. Michael Bay has stated that a Bigger and Better 3D bluray version will be released later, with ALOT more extras than this edition. That version will be release on standard Blu as well, Looks like before the end of this year, just in time for the holidays."
+2,Love Them All... But this is the best,I love all of the Transformer movies but I think this is the best one. Really well done. The only complaint is the absence of Megan Fox as the girlfriend. I mean how do you dump a guy you have saved the world with twice???
+1,Michael Bay should be barred from making more movies.,"This film was by far, the most mediocre, melodramatic, hackneyed, and banal piece of work that Bay has ever put on screen.If you have the mentality of a ten-year-old, then yes, you'll find this film entertaining, but for all adults out there, you should best skip this thing."
+1,Digital copy is expired,Digital copy expired 2 months ago so unable to put it on ipad. Would not have bought if i knew the digital copy wasnt included
+2,Great !!,So far the tablet has been really fun along with helpfull. I origanly got it so that my wife could access etc. That takes away the time we spend together. Our Fun is all the way of the house. Often I found it isolated. This smart thing has allowed us along with myself less restricted or confined to the back on wich it displays me. I have never even manipulated a befor. I always thought they were very limited and could not perform the average tasks. However I have been proven wrong. Surfing !!!!
+1,Suck it Michael Bay,"Boobies, explosions, and maybe the fight/transformation scenes would have been awesome with theater version basss/surround sound. A waste of time. Unless you're drunk. Then it's ok."
+1,Even Amazon Prime can't Save Optimus Prime this time,"Ugh! What a steaming pile of predictability this movie was. At least I didn't pay to see it and was able to read a software tech manual while ""watching"" this. The plot is thinner than the paper it was written on and the acting, well its typical Michael Bay which means you can see more believable productions at you local high school. It was easily an hour too long and the special effect have been used hundreds before. I think the saddest part was hearing Lenard Nimoy as Optimus Sentimental, I mean Sentinel. Gratuitous sci-fi pandering at it's lowest."
+1,"Be careful when searching for ""3-D movies""","I used the search window using ""3-d movies"" as the criteria and this movie popped up along with dozens of other 3-d movies, but when I received it, I realized I had not read the description close enough to see that this movie was NOT 3-d. Amazon-please don't place 2-d movies selections in with the 3-d ones! I had to pay $2.98 to return an item that shouldn't have been offered in a search of 3-d movie selections. Ouch. All in all I love Amazon, but I'll be more careful in the future. My bad."
+1,unwatchable,"The first few Transformers movies had awful dialog, bad acting, and substituted explosions for plot. And still I actually managed to sit all the way through them. I got about 45 minutes into this one and couldn't go on. Awful."
+2,Great movie,Who does not like all the transformer movies? Great special effects everytime. Worth buying and watching several times. Does not get ld watching.
+1,Horrible,"It isn't very often that I turn off a movie and walk away before it has ended but this movie was deserving of such behavior. Damn you Michael Bay for killing my childhood memories about Transformers. I believed that you were sincere when apologizing for the previous embarrassment that netted you a lot of money and wanted to believe that this movie would be better. No, it wasn't. Where is your pride? Better yet, where is your soul. Wait, I can see it circling the drain ready to disappear forever. I will never watch any of your movies again and hope the same for others. you. sick. bastard."
+1,Dreadful,"It's marginally better than the second of the series, with action sequences that border on coherent, but just a few minutes in it's already pointlessly foolish, and doesn't do much to redeem itself over the next few hours. Big robots, smash smash smash. Whatever."
+1,Awful movie.,"Standard Michael Bay garbage. Totally removed from the original idea, especially concerning Optimus Prime's character. The ideals the character originally stood for are completely ignored in favor of kill shots and 'Murican tough guy crap."
+1,waste of time,"continuity was not there, story line was unknown. so unrealistic, non continuous, special effect show that even that was no good."
+1,Enough already,Two of these movies was plenty. The hot girl was so ridiculously hot as to be unbelievable and not in a good way.
+1,"Unremarkable, but not as bad as the previous installment","I don't even remember the plot, the resolution, or much else about this. However, I also don't remember it being painfully bad as the previous installment was. You should not go out of your way to watch this, but there are worse movies."
+1,WAAAY TOO MUCH CG!,"I got dizzy watching the machines transform. I only watched the movie to see Chicago, because I live there. Needless to say, I did not like this movie."
+1,One of the worst movies ever.,"The acting is horrible. The story is nonexistent. This is a movie that is surely not worth your time.The special effects are its one redeeming factor, but they can't redeem this movie. The only good thing about this compared to Transformers 2 is that there is less screaming in this one."
+1,Bleh,"It takes more than special effects to make a movie. The first film was good, the 2nd one mostly decent, but this was unadulterated, predictable, garbage, full of bad acting eye candy. The heroine of this tale couldn't find a coherent sentence with a conjunctive map. Should have stuck with Megan Fox. At least she had some real attitude."
+1,Unwatchably boring,"~40 minutes in, so bored I quit. Seriously, unintertained to the extent that I closed the browser. Honestly, though I've stopped watching a movie from lack of interest before, it's never been this bad. Also, the first forty minutes did not start up any comprehensible plot."
+1,Cant get narrator off !!!!!!!!! help !!! new dvd,I cant get the narrator off in the background.. I tried 3 different dvd players.. Anyone know how ? email me at gibby@sev.org.
+1,Transformers,I have not received it yet am very disappointed as I was told I would get it by the official release date am still waiting
+1,A waste of special effects . . .,"and a complete waste of electricity. Michael Bay has not been hungry for years, therein lies the problem. Let's see what happens in the inevitable sequel."
+1,Avoid if you want ANY extra features.,"First, I really enjoyed the movie. Like the other two films, this was a lot of fun to watch because you can disengage and simply enjoy the action.The bad news is that if you care anything about extra features, this is not the release for you. A blu-ray like this is completely unacceptable and is truly a money grab. Wait for the next release which is suppose to come out later this year. From now on I'll pay more attention to the release notes. I haven't bought anything like this in quite some time."
+1,Pathetic,"Please find something else to do for two and half hours.There is are so many things wrong with this movie to list, but I will say there was one redeeming quality of the movie and that was actor John Malkovich.As I said I am not going to go into all the things that made this movie horrible, but I will say for just about two hours I was hoping it would end and every time I had enough, John did his thing and I was back to watching the movie.I had thought number two was bad but his one was even worse and lets hope that they never make another one.Timahh"
+1,Kiddie Fodder...,"Crap, crap, crap. Bad acting, big explosions, and video game CGI a good movie does not make. Like a 2 hour Hasbro toy commercial. This film made Star Wars Episode 1 with Jar Jar Binks seem like an Academy Award worthy film. And I'm a Superhero/Godzilla/Monster geek...this is just awful...terrible. At least the first one was semi-watchable--and where's Megan Fox? That would have been the only redeeming quality in this junk-fest...I mean alien robots who change into cars and trucks??? It's a movie based on a TOY for God's sake! A bad toy made into an even worse film. Avoid like The Plague."
+2,best movie of the 3!!!,"this was by far the best of the 3 movies. the human interaction is better and the robot battles are infinitely better. from the beginning of the movie to the end is non-stop action. this is one of the few movies i saw 2 times in the theater. once in the regular screen and once in imax 3D. it was money well spent. i would tell anyone who is thinking of buying it, to DEFINITELY buy it!"
+1,Movie is horrible...,Bad acting and a cheap love story make this one of the worst Transformers movie to date. I wish the Transformers movies would focus more on the actual transformers of the movie instead of a bad love story. I remember Transformers the animated movie was all about the transformers and didn't try to focus too much on the humans and their problems. The fight with Megatron was epic and Unicron was an amazing villain. And the rivalry between Skyscream and Megatron made for an interesting plots on the decepticon side. The exploration and fights on the distant planets was fun and exciting. My suggestion to make this movie great instead of bad or mediocre is to fire all the bad actors and do a movie strictly about the transformers and their backgrounds. Or simply remake the animated movie into an actual motion picture.
+1,"No 3D Bluray in this release, no sale.","Double dip express continues and continues and continues......Thankfully we have Amazon reviews to keep a few buyers from losing out, much like the LOTR Blurays.Still as long as there are consumers to buy these initial skimmed down releases and the studio can make a profit the farce will carry on."
+1,epic fail,"very disappointing. The plot for sam was really lame, the woman they got for his fiance was the worst actress ive ever seen. pretty sure its because she is a model and doesnt know the first thing about acting. the movie was ok as an action movie but if you buy this expecting something on par with the first two movies you will be sadly disappointed."
+1,This film gave me brain damage,"First of all, its boring. At the 30 minute mark I forgot what movie I was watching. And at two separate points in the film (I forget what points, in fact I seemed to lose all perspective on time) I literally went cross eyed. My right eye is still lingering in a lazy wobble at the moment. All I really do remember was rooting for Leonard Nimoy to destroy the planet and all the retarded humans that inhabit it.Things I learned from T3 - Michael Bay's film making talents could effectively be adapted into a new kind of non-surgical lobotomy procedure for mental patients. I think I dodged the bullet on permanent catatonia due to the fact that I spent half of the movie day dreaming about more exciting things in my life...like porn, and rearranging my sock drawer."
+1,This movie is the definition of bad,"Many of the reviews on here praise this movie for it's visual prowess. Personally I think that is like praising a brain dead super model. Yeah, it looks good and the action sequences are crazy. However, it has NO semblence of a plot. The movie as a whole is incoherent, disjointed, and just generally stupid. Nothing flows, and everything from the acting to the diologue is terrible. I don't know what the director was smoking when he inflicted this peice of shit on the world, but if you have half a brain you will find it as insufferable as I did. Don't waste your time."
+2,cool movie,i had never watched this movie and happened to start watching it with my company and found it to have great animation to it. would recommend to anyone.
+2,SciFi Movie,"Plenty of action and almost lives up to the others in the franchise. However, not to be missed or overlooked as one of the btter robot wars themed movies."
+1,Avoid.. Falsely advertised,Very disappointed with this purchase. I bought this based on product details on Amazon which listed special features and extras - a major reason for my choice. There is only the movie on bluray and DVD. Please correct item details Amazon.
+1,Terrible. Horrible. Awful movie.,"Much too long, excruciatingly boring and all Shia LaBeouf does is scream for over 2 hours. I made the horrible mistake of actually BUYING this movie."
+1,"Dear Mr. Bay, Please stop ruining the Transformers franchise",I love to see the Transformers in movies but I will never get the time back that I spent watching this movie. Good actors in a crap movie do not make a good movie. Fantastic special effects do not make a good movie. A well written story and characters that you care about make a good movie.
+1,Starts of with a bang but fades,"I enjoyed the first Transformers immensely. It was quirky, fun and exciting. I'd heard Dark Side of the Moon had recaptured some of that magic. And at first it mostly did. But then, like so many big budget action movies it devolved into noise, machines smashing one another one frame after another, after another, after another... And at over 2.5 hours in length you reach a point where you stop caring. You could edit out a third of the content and it would have been a better movie."
+1,Redefinition of LAME,"I had low expectations and they still weren't met. My only satisfaction is that I didn't have to pay to see it on Amazon Instant Video but I'll never get my time back. Seriously, this movie has redefined LAME; bad acting, bad editing, bad script. If it weren't for the two little fuzzbots, it would have been a total loss. The ""stars"" who did this film must have had a bad round of luck in Vegas and desparately needed the money. Don't waste 2.5 hours of your life on this, especially when there is so much other less crappy stuff to watch!"
+1,At least the special effects were fun,The special effects (and the fact that I am from Chicago) were the only things about this movie that I liked. The story was dumb and the acting SUCKED!! I can only recommend this for someone who has absolutely nothing else to do and doesn't mind sacrificing a couple of hours.
+2,fabuloso,mil gracias por el producto fabuloso recomiendo a este vendedor todo llego en perfectas condiciones excelentesaludos espero seguir contando con ustedes
+1,Waste of time,"There are movies that make you wonder what's going on, but they do so on purpose. In this movie, I was confused from the start and obviously not on purpose. It has no actual plot just an excuse for more graphics. Where as 1st movie had some plot, the last 2 had none. Waste of time."
+1,So bad,"The previews of this movie were the best things about it! The female lead's obviously surgically altered lips were distracting and the idea of people slamming into buildings and sliding through broken glass uninjured was laughable. The transformers were awesome but how long can you watch those scenes before enough is enough. So bad,so disappointing so save your money!"
+1,This ... movie ... sucks,"At least the other Transformers movies had Megan Fox for eye candy. Rosie-my-plastic-surgeon-went-berserk-with-the-silicone-and-that's-why-I-have-ginormous-lips-that-don't-move-Huntington-Whiteley is ugly. My eyes hurt from watching her and this movie. Rented this movie only out of morbid curiosity. There, that's all that needs to be said."
+1,Lousy,This movie became so boring I stopped watching it after an hour and a half. I liked the first one much better.
+1,Geh,"Blah blah, sexy girl, blah blah, fighting robots, blah blah, cliche action lines, blah blah, talking robots, blah blah blah."
+1,Boring,"Less of a plot than the first movies. Fell asleep twice watching it, despite all the explosions....Seems like the writers may be running out of ideas"
+1,Weak,I enjoyed the 1st Transformers movie for what it was. Found the 2nd to be unwatchable. This one is better than the second one but what is that saying.
+1,Try to see how long you have to watch before you realize this movie is a disaster...,"It only took me about 15 minutes. These Transformers movies keep getting more expensive and equally more ridiculous. The first one was charming and really funny, especially the first half. The humor reminded me of Armageddon. I actually liked Shia LaBeouf back then. This one tries way too hard in every aspect and fails in almost all of them. I understand these movies are not to be taken too seriously (I mean this is one step up from Power Rangers), but this movie could've been presented much better.The only reason I'm not giving one star is because the special effects and action sequences were exciting at times."
+1,awful,"This movie was terrible. No plot, action was written by a 10 yr old Shia is beyond annoying and the actress who's name I'm not going to bother to look up can't act and wasn't much to look at either."
+1,Boring and Stupid,"Dark Side of the Moon makes the first Transformers movie look like Citizen Kane. I got about halfway through this movie before I had to stop watching. The plot was utterly nonsensical. I had no sympathy for any of the characters--the sooner Megatron kills Shia LeBoeuf the better--in my opinion. The action scenes were so convoluted, I couldn't even tell what was supposed to be happening nine times out of ten. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, Michael Bay, Don't make another Transformers Movie."
+2,100% Satsified,"The item arrived in perfect condition. The transaction was easy, convenient, and service was efficient. I've used this seller on other occasions and have never had a problem. I am completely satisfied and would highly recommend to others. In this case, I chose the seller because of good experience in the past, despite a slightly higher price-- and still a great bargain!"
+1,Transformers: Dark of the Moon,"This is a disappointing film. The first two films managed to include a story with the special effects. This one didn't really bother. Mind numbing, and in a bad way."
+2,The best so far,Great popcorn flick. Big difference between the dvd & bluray. The digital copy has been great since we own an iPad
+2,Transformers,Love it but not as good as the other 2. Shia is great as always and love the soundtrack also but that is just me. Very good graphics but I was really paying more attention to the story and ya gotta just love it when dictator obama is spliced into a movie as the good leader that he isn't and they made George W. Bush look like an idiot. But this is hollywood and they suck.
+1,Not more than meets the eye,"20 dollars and 2 1/2 hours I can never get back. I was disappointed by this movie I am actually embarrassed I bought it last Friday when it came out. My kids were so excited but after 2 hours even they had enough. During the scene where the building is crashing down My 9 year old asked What did Optimus Prime go on a lunch break? Once he did show up he made short work of the bad guys. The action scenes were amazing at first but became boring and tedious real fast. Shia LeBeouf is awful, his stupid jokes always seemed to come at the most inappropriate times. John Turturro's character may be the most stupid, intelligent character in a movie ever. No character development, no real emotion and Transformers that in many scenes never even fought back. If you have to rent it skip the first 45 minutes, but don't buy it it's just not worth it."
+1,Disappointing!,Just got this Blu Ray and just found out there is no DTS sound unlike what the description says on Amazon. Wait for the better version!
+1,I Wish I Could Give Zero Stars,"This is by far the worst of all the Transformer movies. Every scene with Shia and his blowup girlfriend is a slap in the face to modern women. After watching for thirty minutes, I realized I had wasted enough of my time and stopped the film. If I had paid for this, I would have thrown a temper tantrum until I got a full refund."
+1,A Time Waster,This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Poor Shia has to have a high paid model to make his acting look better.
+1,Not 3D,THis company advertised this as a 3D movie. When I received it it was only a Blu-ray. They told me I would have to ship it back to them to prove it. I was very upset and they are horribel to work with.
+1,Painful 2 and a half hours,"I wasn't expecting this to be a great movie, but figured it would be a fun enough way to zone out for a while. Wow was it ever worse than I thought it could be! Full of ""clever"" one-liners, bad characters (both humans and robots... really? There's an old British autobot named ""Q"" who designs fancy gadgets and weapons?), and action that was at times fun, but for the most part incredibly drawn out and ultimately just boring. Basically this was 2.5 hours (and it feels like 4) of unpleasantly spent time."
+1,Provincial,"There's so much to say about what's dumb about this movie, but it has one thing going for it: pretty colors flickering fast. A great movie when you want to give your brain a rest. Best viewed on mute."
+1,Transformers,"Well, I didn't think the series would get worse , but it did.This movie is not only bad , I wouldn't buy this on DVD, Blu Ray , or on bootleg.This is as bad as it gets for action movies . I will keep the first Transformers movie and forget about the others that followed."
+1,I fell asleep.,"I know it sounds hard to believe, this movie being so loud and ""spectacular,"" but I was just so bored by the giant gizmos shooting at each other again, I fell asleep."
+1,A bunch of CGI crap.....,"The girl who replaces Megan Fox wears white the ENTIRE MOVIE, it borderlines stupidity. The movie is just garbage, I'm not gonna waste your time telling you every bad detail, but it almost seems that several things were done just to piss Megan Fox off completely ignoring story line."
+1,Hmmmmm.,"I really enjoyed the first two live-action Transformers movie but this one ... no! I was definitely disappointed with the casting of Sam's new love interest. There was a lot of action but it seemed ""action for the sake of action."" I felt that the picture ""worked too hard at being good."" There were times I couldn't tell who was autobot and who was decepticon. Some of the scenes were extremely crude and others tried my patience. So no Megatron, no Ironhide, and no Sentinel Prime. We have the one-armed Optimus and the unscaved Bumblebee. Agent Simmons was there being well ... he was there. Better luck next time, Bay."
+1,Ugh!,"The nicest thing I can say about this movie is it is really bad. There's talent to burn in the cast but they should have burned the script instead. The script is so terrible it makes ""Never Too Young To Die"" look Oscar-worthy. Rosie Huntington is like a blonded Megan Fox but without the charm or gravitas (which Ms. Fox isn't exactly awash in either so you can tell how wooden her replacement is). The movie is actually painful to watch for teh first 2/3 but at least some of the action scenes in the final third are cool enough to make it not a total loss."
+1,Bad movie? You're soaking in it,"Someone needs to stop Michael Bay. Seriously. This pile of festering rot is the latest in his neverending assault on one of the most popular and well-loved series from the 80s. I honestly don't think I could have hated this movie more if Bay himself had personally kicked me in the crotch while peeing on my face as I watched it. The man is arguably a worse director than Uwe Boll, the only noticeable difference being that Bay's films have budgets to speak of. Avoid like the plague."
+1,This movie doesnt deserve any stars...,Total mind rape of a movie. This was by far the greatest let down of 2011. I found this movie disrespectful to the true Transformer fans and see this regurgitation as a middle finger from Micheal Bay to all of us. If your a True Transformer fan stay away.
+1,Disappointed,"I bought this for my husband for his birthday, and was disappointed when I got it. It said online that it was a 2-disc and I only got one disc. It wasn't in it's original packaging, and I payed as much for it as I would in a store."
+1,Ouch,"In a word- horrible. I am a HUGE fan of the first two. Watched the cartoons as a kid, and i really couldn't wait to see this movie. It was horrible. Rambling, incoherent, and unfocused. I missed Megan Fox every minute that pouty, big-lipped female was talking, and fell asleep after 20 minutes."
+1,Amazon video streaming does not work,"Tried Amazon's video streaming for the first time for Transformers via the TV, but sadly it did not work. We have watched many movies from Netflix so surprised when this did not work especially after paying $3.99. Looks like I need to go back to DVD rentals for new releases at the blockbuster kiosk."
+2,Review on the movie,"Seriously, people? It really makes me laugh to read people going on and on about how horrible this movie was. I understand if you are a fan of the Transformers in the 80s that you might be upset, but I'm not and I liked this movie. You aren't supposed to over-analyze movies like this! Just watch the good graphics, attractive people, and be entertained! This franchise isn't something that is supposed to make you think. I mean really. Anyway, I just wanted to put in my 2 cents. I think this was far better than the 2nd one, which was very lacking. The graphics are good and it's entertaining, especially if you have some time to kill and just want to turn your brain off and be entertained."
+2,Dark of the Moon DVD,Great value for money. I purchased this DVD for my son as he loves Transformers. Received the DVD before the estimated date and before it was due to be released in Australia.We were only interested in the movie(extras etc not a big deal for my son) so it was a very good buy.Quality of movie was good too.
+2,From Gods to Machines,"I received the message that the U. S. government is hiding knowledge about what is beyond Earth's atmosphere. But all governments hide information from the masses of their people. What intrigued me was when the Sentinel Prime character said to the Optimus Prime character that they used to be gods and now they were called machines. I can relate to that statement. I am a descendant of a people that were performing high sciences at one point in time and now we are beasts of burden. Try to talk to a typical African person about science and see what you get. At best they'll say, how does this help me pay my bills? At worse they'll look at you like you have 2 heads."
+2,best video ever!,THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST MOVIE ANYONE WILL EVER SEE IN THEIR ENTIRE FREAKING LIFE! BEST MOVIE EVER! IT ROCKS!
+1,Dosen't play well,This DVD does not play well at all. I wish I would have purchased this elsewhere. The price for this should have been much less to equal the quality.
+2,AMAZING,"Just went to the premiere and holy crud is that movie legit. Tons of laughs, emotion and of course the best action special affects you'll ever see. Definitely go see it if you loved the first 2 or even liked. You'll be into this one the whole way through"
+1,Really boring and very flat 3D,I've tried watching this movie twice now and have fallen asleep about half way through each time. The opening plot is really boring and the 3D is flat and uninteresting. Good 3D needs to have a few things flying out of the screen once in a while ... this doesn't. My friends tell me the ending is pretty good but I've never stayed conscious long enough to see it.My advise - get the new Resident Evil 3D instead - if you like stuff flying around this has it --- POW!Cheue
+1,simply stupid,"A waist of time, money, and brain cells. Do not waist your time with this pointless drivel. This makes me hope they never make another attempt at a Transformers movie."
+1,"Yes, but no cigar","Why did I buy this thing? Well, I saw a preview and it was great. Make no mistakes, is a good movie if you like machines beating up humans without the humans being make into jelly.The opening was the best in the world. If they had only kept it that way... But no. It desintegrated into pieces. The FXs were fabulous, but you can't make a whole movie out of that.Sorry fans. I was disappointed, but then I'm not a kid anymore, so that's probably the reason."
+1,Super...cynical!,"Paramount has soared to new heights of ""vulture-ness,"" patiently sitting on a branch for the last sap to buy this on Blu-ray before conveniently swooping in on said saps with the 3-D release. (Can't remember if Thor hit theaters as a 3-D movie, but I think it did, and Paramount is using the same release strategy there.) Please resist this strategy fellow would-be saps. The movie is a solid 3 (couple of weak plot lines)...the release strategy gets it rated a weak 1!!"
+1,Poorly Made DVD,"I'm glad I rented this one first, because image quality was horrible. I popped the disc in my PC to take a look, and discovered the movie was only 2.8GB. What was Paramount thinking? A DVD can hold 8+ GB. The more space that's used, the higher the bitrate. A low bitrate results in poor image quality. So, what we get is a DVD that's nearly empty, and a highly compressed mess of a movie. Thanks for nothing, Hollywood."
+1,Pre-Order Screw Up,"This review does not reflect anything about the movie. I pre-ordered this item Sept 22,2011 thinking I was going to get it as soon as it was released. Guess what? It's Oct 3rd and and I'm still waiting. Will update review as soon as get the movie. Update: Finally arrived 4:30pm Oct, 3rd."
+1,I saw this movie in 3-D,"I really don't think I would buy the blu ray dvd movie, but when I saw it at an IMAC theater in 3-D, it was increadable. That's the only way to see this movie. Without the 3-D effects, it's not that great."
+1,Following in Peter Jackson's foot prints?,"This pisses me off,what a burn! I knew this came out in theaters in 3D. You find in the case a coupon for the 3D version coming out ""Soon!"" Bite me Paramount. I'm taking this back for my money. Keep the coupon. What am I suppose to do with this combo after I buy the next? You and Peter Jackson must share the same marketing people."
+2,GOOD PURCHASE!,I love this purchase and I would recommend it to any one to purchase this item for their fun and excitement!
+2,"It's ""OK"" but not as good as the first two.","Bought it because it was part of the series and I really enjoy Shai LeBouf as an actor. Really liked him in Disturbia and in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (although the plot of that movie was pretty lame. but that's for another review.) Disappointed with how they explained the absence of his true love, Mikeala, and why they broke up. For him to have a model as a girlfriend seemed a bit of a reach. She lacked the toughness that spurred the character of Sam (Shai) to do great things. This movie is on a scale of 1-10 about a 4 for story line and a 7 for action. I still bought it but am kinda disappointed."
+2,awesome movie,This is a great addition to any DVD collection. I would highly recommend this DVD for anyone who likes this TV series.
+2,transformers,really great movie packed with a lot of action keeps you off on the edge you don't get bored or tired of watch it always something happening
+2,"""Dark of the Moon""-What a blast!","First off, let me just say that I am a huge Michael Bay fan.From ""Bad Boys"" to ""The Island"",he has created some of the most exciting action sequences since the last decade,and ""Transformers 3"" is no different.I must admit that I did not like the first film-nor cared too much for the abysmal sequel that was ""Revenge of the Fallen"",but Bay finally got everything right for this installment.And the last 40 or so minutes is definitely worth multiple viewings.(The toppling building sequence impressed me tremendously),and the cast stays on point to where there are no weak links.Some credit has to be given to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Sam Witwicky's(Shia LaBeouf)girlfriend,who is actually alot more tolerable than Megan Fox.Long story short,I wish I had gone to go see this one,as it proves that Michael Bay is still fully capable at keeping our attention with off the wall action spectacles.Keep up the good work."
+2,Transformer,Very please with the product and time to receive the merchandise..Will definitely buy from Amazon in the future. Very pleased with the purchase.
+2,Expectacular Movie,"The Movie is expectacular, amazingly directed and the visuals are well crafted, the visuals are very realistic, and a well budgeted film in 2011. Absolutely a collectors item."
+2,"Not bad, not the best","I am a HUGE fan of the Transformers movies, but I have to say that this is not the best of the series. As much as I am not a Megan Fox fan, they should have kept her. I also thought that the ending was a bit abrupt. Not really the way I would have ended the series. (to my knowledge, it was the last)"
+2,optimal purchase,great to film in 3D optimal image ferso recommend to anyone who likes the film still in HD. . . .
+2,great movie,This is a great movie lots of action and intrege. Being the third movie in the series i was afraid it was gonna be a flop but it was a great movie after all.
+2,AMAZZZZIIIING QUALITY!!,"This is the reason for HD TV's to exist, to watch a movie like this with higher quality and sound that a theater. Just great, buy it if you are a fan, buy it if you love movies, buy it if you love HD, buy it if you have a TV and a couple of hours to enjoy a good action movie."
+1,"The graphics were good, that's about it.","I am not a professional movie critic, but I love movies. This was a poorly written movie and that's why I gave it two stars. The focus for this movie was clearly to make money utilizing graphics and taking advantage of a strong fan base. After watching it, I understand why Megan Fox turned down the opportunity to be in it. I would give you examples from the movies as to why it was so horrible, but let's just say it was that forgettable."
+2,Solid popcorn flick,Ignore all the haters. It's still giant robots from space fighting each other. Enough said. On par with the first movie and better than the second one.
+2,Love the transformers series,"Great movie series, fun to watch hope it continues with more sequels. This one was as good as the first ones."
+2,Dark of the Moon,I love this movie! The special effects are crazy and the storyline was interesting also. I highly recommend this movie.
+2,3D Rocks,"This video is incredible in 3D. It was a gift for a relative and he absolutely loves it. Viewed on a 3D TV and 3D BluRay player, it was just like going to a movie on the big screen."
+2,Great movie,Thanks for the great price and movie. It was really good. But of course I love the 1st one the best.
+1,Not a good movie at all...stinks!!!,"Well the critics got this one right; Michael Bay was a good director until he got big and lost his perspective. Dirty old man syndrome? Yes, what a joke. I was looking forward to intelligent Sci-Fi and got crap. The reference to Obama in an unreal world was stupid (I came to get away from real world politics). The treatment of the woman in the movie was degrading (glad the other actress bowed out...what a tear down}. It was a shame that the very good actors that came back to do this film had to deal with a totally self-involved director. The animation was excellent but the story was trash. I am soo sorry I spent any money on this film."
+1,Nice show but wait for the 3D version,"Wait for Black Friday or the 3D version to be released,it gonna be like LOTR Bluray all over again.First version Theatrical version(normal length)Second Version Extended Cut"
+1,Same as Avatar - No 3D or special feets!!!!!!! Booooo!,"Booooo!Don't buy it because no special features are available but there will by by years end, so another clever studio scheme capitolizing on consumers! Yes, they probably factored per 1 million copies sold - 10 - 60 % will double dip generating a flow revenue for the impatient and believe me 90% of americans are IMPATIENT, so they know they have the rabbit by it's tail! Don't take the blue or red pill on this one!!! No rabbit holes running deep here, just peoples pockets that are succorred into buying the bare-boned Optimus...I hope this truly helps you out, seriously.."
+1,"The joke's on me, I watched this crap! Coming from a diehard TF fan!","I can't believe Hasbro alowed Micheal Bay to butcher this franchise on the big screen! Okay the first one was okay, the second one was pure imature garbage, and Dark of the Moon was meh.... I will say though there are some G1 nods, but not enough, for crying out loud they did a horrible job on Soundwave, and Shockwave, and why did they make Bumblebee such a crazy warrior, for goodness sakes in the G1 series he was a Recon Transformer, not a fighter, because he would always get he's butt kicked! And Starscream getting killed by Sam, really Bay? And of course the human are flat out stupid, crude, cartoonie, and just add to stupidity of the trilogy! And Megatron is crap in this, they make him look like a sad lost puppy in ROTF, and DOTM, and Alpha Trion (excuse me SENTINEL PRIME) was never on the Ark! And Alpha Trion was never a Prime! They should rename this trilogy, BayFormers!"
+1,It's time for human slaves to meet their masters!!!,"And these masters are Michael Bay and his computers!!!And we have no one but ourselves to blame!!!This movie is like a 2.5 hours car crash. When you think it can't get any worse - it does.It would deserve 2 stars if it didn't have any human actors. But Michael Bay is actually controlled by his computers, and they made him put these humans in this movie to make us suffer even more!!!This is all I have to say. Transformers IV is coming soon to the theaters near you. Preorder your tickets now!!!"
+1,Held my interest for minutes at a time,"Some really nice animation and some segments that held my interest for minutes at a time, but mostly disjointed and tiresome. The talented cast improves the quality of the film, but not a lot."
+1,Just watch the first 10 minutes the rest is drying paint,"2 big complaints:1. great start with the archive video of the moon race, including references to NASA, Sputnik, and the Soviet moon probes. No story to follow.2. Dumb girl, ""eek!"" Really beautiful, but never physically confronts these huge machines. Hey, the guys are just as unmatched as she. She is shown at the start at resourceful & smart. Give her something! Her only power was in gossiping to the bad bots to play mind games.One small complaint:The little boy in me would love to see the transformers build into some mega bot, like Power Rangers do, or to use some junk around them to add to their arsenal."
+1,Simply Awful,"Painful to watch. Hopefully, this will be the last Transformers feature, with future funding going towards far more worthwhile projects."
+1,A 2 star movie at best & what a dog,"I recorded this movie from freebie I got from dishNetwork and wow what a let down, Acting has really takening a nose drive on this one. Way to many actors in it many of them were flat out goofy and love interest has way to much collagen in her lips makes her look like she has a hockey puck in them and she came across as blond bimbo. Dialogs,talking was to fast and hard to follow way to much mumbling and confusion going on. Makes me glad I did not shell out some cash for see this dog. Hasbro should be ashamed to have their name link to it. Lastly hang on to your money you will find it at here or at some other Online store for less than price of a movie ticket."
+2,Great movie,Unfortunately I had to return this movie. It was also a Christmas gift. Already had one.. My kids have one or I would have kept it..
+1,More of the same,"The special effects are what you expect from the Transformers series, but the story line also is unfortunately what you expect. It's just more of the same disjumbled events getting thrown together. Some parts of the movie flow well, and others are just plain ridiculous. It's past time the writers & director for this series either move on or grow up and quit turning every scene into some kind of teenage behavioral prank. They've done the bumbling parents, the stuttering idiot Witwicky kid, the jive talking robots, and the goofball super secret ex-agent to death already. How about having grown adults who are fighting for the planet's survival actually act like it?"
+1,Don't buy this movie,"I am glad I watched someone else's movie before I spent money on this lousy thing. I will always be on my do not buy list. Rose what's her name is not worth seeing in the movie. It would have been better without her all together. And she didn't hold a candle to Megan Fox. I did like the FIRST TWO movies but this one is a total waste. Boring from the word go other than some things about Kennedy and the early space program. It would have been better as a cartoon. If they come out with another one, I will not be spending any money on it. This one was so boring during the middle of it I about fell asleep.I would not waste the money on it, just borrow someone else's movie and save your money for a good movie.Oh and I might give it a 2.5/10 but since this is on a 5 scale it only gets a 1 and I would have given the other 2 movies a 4/5."
+1,Laughable - Not for Kids,"As usual in this series, the writing was a joke. The effects were spectacular, but I winced several times at the cheesy dialogue and woeful exposition. The animated move from the 80's is a much better story. I'd heard that this installment was much better than the first two, but I was just as dissapointed. I also thought we might have less women walking around looking like expensive call girls with Megan Fox's exit, but there was even more gratuitous butt and boob exposure than in the others. I should have known better than to waste my 4 dollars and 2 and a half hours. Don't let your kids watch this!"
+1,Not a good movie. Not for children.,Not recommended for children and not even teenagers.Poor story.Nothing new or interesting.I was expecting something better.Dissapointed.
+2,movies on time,The movies get to me the same day they hit the stores and I dont have to drive to get them.
+1,No Special Features,"First, the movie has incredible special effects, but the script and acting are horrible. However, the real problem with this package is that the disc does not have any special features!"
+1,Horrible.,"The weakest link of the Transformer trilogy; The first two were decent films, how did this one end up so bad? I barely made it through the theatrical viewing, I couldnt imagine buying it and watching it again."
+1,Horrible film,"Horrible film that should be avoided by all, exept maybe 10-14yr old boys. This film is actually worse than the second installation in the Transformers trilogy. I'm a fan of the first Transformers film & also the 1980's cartoon along with sci-fi films in general, but even for me & my easy-going taste in films, these two sequels are absolute pieces of rubbish.The Blu ray quality is fine though, crisp visuals with a strong TrueHD track, unlike the first film's release on Blu ray."
+1,Far too long and too formulaic,Oh please... this movie doesn't tell a story so much as show off special effects and replay platitudes. Should've left well-enough alnoe instead of making this far-too-long sequel.
+1,Terrible movie with good special effects,"The plot was terrible. The acting was terrible. The effects were as good as the other ones. If you want to see pure action without any story, then enjoy. Otherwise...it was a complete waste of time."
+1,Science Fiction Pushed To The Limit!,"I am only writing this spoiler-alert review because most people have already seen this movie:This time Michael Bay pushed science fiction beyond the limits of credibility, and that's where he lost me.I can see alien robots flying all over the place and destroying everything in their path, but THAT GIRL WITH THAT GUY WHO HAS NO JOB, AND NOT CHEATING ON HIM WITH HER ALPHA-MALE BILLIONAIRE BOSS? -ABSOLUTELY NO WAY!!!Now, to Michael Bay's credit: the acting and the special effects are incredible. Specially the scenes where she is riding in Sam's old deplorable car acting like it's no big deal for her. Those scenes do look real."
+1,Digital Copy Doesn't Work,Bought this after the Digital Copy expiration date had elapsed. Nothing on the Amazon site indicates the expiration date. The package has this warning on both the outside and inside. Amazon offered a full refund. That's a stand up company in my opinion.
+1,Ok dvd/blu-ray but digital copy will NOT work. Codes are expired!,"I specifically got this version of the movie for my husband so he could have the movie on his iphone. The code expired in September and they are still selling it to people as dvd+blu-ray+digital copy. But you cannot get the digital copy because of the expired code. If you wanted the file for itunes like we did, DO NOT BUY!!!"
+1,The worst of the trilogy!,This was suppose to be such a great movie and it fell very short of all the expectations I had. I have been a huge fan of transformers since they came out in the early 80's. It's sad to think this could be the end of them on the big screen. I hope they redeem themselves by doing a 4th installment. Bring in Hot Rod and Ultra Magnus from the original series. I for one hope they don't end on such a poor film. I was very disappointed! As hard as that is to say. It was really bad.
+2,perfect,The whole transaction went smoothly. Arrived within reasonable amount of time however have not had the time to watch the movie yet!
+1,Want Megan Fox back!!!!!!!,"I liked and enjoyed the effects but that's about everything entertaining about this movie. The quality (blue ray on ps3) is pretty bad ass.Story line is very mediocre and no depth at all. The acting was sad at times.And most importantly I missed Megan Fox, someting just wasn't right with the new big upper lip girl. Maybe with Megan it would have been a better movie? Guess we will never know."
+1,Terrible movie..,"They need to get a new director and new script writer.. They just keep getting worse and worse.. Get rid of the Witwicky's.. It was funny the 1st time,now everything is just drawn out.. I never saw it in the theater and just bought it on blu ray.. I'm regretting it.. I don't understand why they don't use the original voice for Megatron.. I won't watch another one.. They should add the Dinobots,and make Devastater like in the cartoons,5 robots merged into a giant one,not a cross between a cement mixer and garbage compactor.. Cmon,what a shame.. It could be so great if someone actually cared about it."
+2,a great movie,"I really liked the movie and i really hope this is the Last Transformers movie.I am only giving it 5 stars for the movie and not the price.I think that is to much for just one dvd which is not a blue ray copy.This price should go down to at least $15.00yeah new movie but price for this nope.Transformers will be always cool, to me at least the three movies did come out good,I would wish they stop making movies from cartoons, Leave the cartoons alone.5 stars for the movie not the priceAlso in the movie, new actors, and new leading lady she was good,His parents had small parts which is good because in this movie they showed him more of a grown man.The scenes from the movies are cool, shot in Chicago and that is a cool city,Alos make you think of the cover ups that really did or did not happen on the moon, or why we went into space.So if you already have the other two movies get this third movie but try to find a lower price"
+2,What is the Region of this Bluray?,"HI Everyone, I was looking into the specs of this Bluray and it doesn't say if it is a Multiregion Disc? In the European site it says... Multiregion."
+1,Not worth the 3 month wait,3D is all about pop outs gimmicks which is all missing here there is depth but average not that great. The movie & audio both are great but everybody was anticipating one of the best 3d blurays which is not the case. There are many other movies like Resident evil Final destination 4 & 5 and many others which have awesome 3d effects. If you have already bought the 2d version do not regret.
+1,garbage,"Transformers the Movie (1985) was awesome. But these Transformers look like a pile of garbage throw together. The CGI animation makes everything look like synthetic barf. The Transformers movies need a reboot, where the characters actually look like they are supposed to. And without the worlds worst director Michael Bay. Disgusting. Don't let your kids watch this atrocity."
+1,"If you have already watched trasformer 1, don't spend your time to watch this, even it is free.","If you watch trasformer 1, don't spend your time to watch this, even it is free. I consider this movie is just below the episode 2 and the 2 below 1. And nothing is new."
+2,Transformers,"This item was suppose to contain a digital copy but it only has a Blu-ray and a DVD disk. The digital disk was not included, from the package and from your advertising it was suppose to be included. What happened?"
+1,"Same as all the others, dull.","Same as all the other recent transformers movies, dull and bland, completely emotionless. The story lacks excitement, and only the occasionally good special effects made me sit through it."
+1,not playable since 1 hour 30 minutes,"The DVD is not playable since 1 hour 30 minutes, then the picture becomes stopping and going and keeps that way."
+2,Format Error: DTS Surround Sound NOT on Disc,"FYI: As of November 28th 2012, the Product Details for ""Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (2011)"" contains the wrong Format - this Blu-ray disc does NOT have DTS Surround Sound. You can see for yourself when you zoom in on the back cover photo. I've already submitted an ""Update Product Info"" request, and will keep the movie because I bought it on a great Black Friday promotion, but I just wanted to let others know in case it influences their purchase."
+1,Digital Copy expired,Annoying when you buy a movie mostly because of the digital copy and it has expired months before.This is a major DISAPPOINTMENT!!
+1,"New Product, no bonuses","No special features at all, on either disc, just the movie. Not at all what I expected from a Blu Ray/DVD combo pack."
+1,Fun cheesy movie but not on prime instant video!!,"Michael Bay movies are meant to be action packed fun cheesy goodness. Which this is. The reason I'm giving this a bad review is because Amazon Instant Prime has edited out parts!! It's a PG13 movie!!!!!! It doesn't need edits! Considering how much we pay a year for Prime, I expect to be able to watch the full movie."
+1,Just a bad movie,"Poorly acted, written and plotted. Sci-fi and action movies are my thing but I couldn't get through this one as it seemed like all involved just ""phoned it in"". Worst movie I've seen in a long time."
+1,I Am A Fool For Having Suffered Through This Dreck,"Two dimensional characters, dropped plot-points, flat dialogue, bad acting and an overall story that makes a 1962 comic book look Shakespearean. Michael Bay you ruin everything you touch. And I'm worse for having seen this."
+1,Story too boring,The story is so boring. I still have not finished yet after three nights watching: I only take it for half hour.
+1,THIS IS A HORRIBLE MOVIE!,"My daughter and her friend gave this film a big thumbs down:""We hated it. We were bored out my minds, and couldn't understand the story line at all. The acting was moderate. The only good thing about this movie was that it made us super hungry, since it was 3 hours long!..... At least smear a little spot of dirt on ""angel's"" face by the end.""""So basically, don't watch it.""""Sorry, people. We are very frustrated right now."""
+2,A simple question......,"I have a question for the continuity people.....I liked the rest of the movie, but was upset to see one thing.....why is ""Eagle's"" ascent stage still on the moon when the autobots go to visit the wreckage? I mean, come on, guys....any 60's space buff would have noticed that error...."
+2,Excellent movie at an excellent price!,Got this at a great deal and loved the movie. It's nice that I can watch it on my iTouch anytime and not on Flixster under restrictions.
+2,3d version info,"Both the French and German Amazon site have the 3d Blu-Ray edition to be release in February 2012 , One has the 9th, the other has the 15th."
+2,potty mouth,"great movie, but too much sweraing in it!great action screanes, are they giong to bring back megatron as galvatron we should also see unicron"
+1,"Ten Minutes of Action, Five Minutes of Drama, Two Hours and Twenty Minutes of Awkward Teenage Angst","I won't say that this movie doesn't have its moments, just that they are few and far between. And you know those horrible, horrible memories everyone grows up with, the kind that scream ""embarrassment"" at high volume when, a few years later, you are reminded of the fact that yes, you were stupid enough to say that in front of those people? This movie is chocked full of those moments."
+1,Nothing special about the special affects,"Most of the time you can't tell what you're looking at, everything is so dark and gritty. There are explosions all the time, but I'm not sure why, as nothing seems to get damaged. The Transformers are garbage. Once again, new ones are introduced with no particular reason why I should care, and the movie is quite cavalier about killing fan favorites. The plot is thin (and ridiculous) and has huge plot holes. Bad guys are bad, but the good guys aren't particularly good anymore, as there are a ton of casualties that nobody seems to care about.This movie evoked nothing but a hatred of Michael Bay."
+1,Can't believe I gave this 2 stars,"I'm a huge Sci-Fi fan I'll watch almost anything once. This is one of those one watch movies. A huge disappointment and not enjoyable at all. The first half of the movie is spent trying to make you lust after Huntington-Whiteley. She is so one dimensional that she's impossible to like, let alone think she's appealing. There was zero chemistry between Huntington-Whiteley and LaBeouf. They wasted half the film trying to show how LaBeouf could be the worst bumbler of all time and how everyone knew it. Somebody in the studio obviously doesn't understand the Sci-Fi audience."
+2,Awesome,"This Blue-ray has great picture and sound, plays awesome on my 46"" LED LCD. I couldn't ask for anything more."
+2,Good series ender,"This was good series ender, still in line with the other two and lot's of action. New girl, cuter than Megan possibly."
+2,"Good, not great 3D, but still a great movie for action","I already had the DVD version and wanted to see it in 3D. There are a few scenes where things pop out at you, but the overall depth of the video was less than what I was expecting. I'm still glad I purchased it in 3D and have watched it twice since owning it. I watched it on a LG Plasma with active 3D glasses."
+2,be trandformed,3rd Transformer movie brilliant in 3D. The images and colours on blu ray show the movie to its full effeect. Sound on dolby digital perfect. Worth buying for a fun packed couple of hours.
+2,a great action movie,"Transformers: dark of the moon arguably has the best action compare with its predecessors. However, it does have the worst story compare with the previous two movies. I praised transformers for its phenomenal graphics and computer graphics. It would definitely worth it if anyone is a fan of highly-advance sci-fiction movies."
+2,Transformers 3D,"The movie was all we expected, and the 3d was just that much better. definitly worth the money. I was very pleased with my purchase."
+1,Where the hell is the 3D? Hollywood jerks,"I bought a 3D TV only to find out that the selection of 3D Blu-rays absolutely sucks. Half of them are kids movies but the 3D warning says kids aren't supposed to watch 3D movies. No wonder so many people think 3D is a gimmick.The only great things about 3D so far, are some of the PS3 games.my fav right now is God Of War: Origins collectionI want in 3D now!Kung fu panda 2transformers: dark of the moonavatar - available to the public at reasonable price instead of one-hundred-sixty bucks(what a crock, can't believe such a good director sold his soul to panasonic)Wake up, hollywood.Between the economy and the lack of 3D content, I think America's going to hell. They've got their heads too far up their asses and low IQs too. The only thing America is #1 at is creating weapons of mass destruction"
+1,"Rent for the kids, but DON'T buy it.","Please for the love of God, don't spend more than $1 renting this shlock from Redbox. We must, as good people, take away Michael Bay's monetary motivation for creating loud, unnecesary, incoherent, chaotic and useless trash. The first Transformers movie was great...witty, funny, character-driven and exciting. Then, taking a lesson from his shlock-meister mentor, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay made the next two Transformers sequels in the manner of a spoiled child with WAY too much money, with a shiny new train set, smashing it all together repeatedly knowing mommy and daddy will simply buy him more. No soul. No humor. No brains. Just a mind-numbing and whirling mish-mash of metal carnage with bigger and bigger explosions. It actually hurts the eyes. You find yourself having to close your eyes to avoid a headache."
+1,Wort. Movie. Ever.,"Transformers 3 is seriously a terrible terrible movie. yeah wow cool, special effects that i have seen time and time again, ridiculously long battle scenes that are so incredibly boring they literally make me fall asleep EVERY time i watch them, Terrible story, terrible plot, terrible rendition of classic characters. Why I even gave this movie a third chance is beyond me."
+1,Definitely not a recommanded to buy:,"This movie is an action pack for the year, but the chapter transitions on this DVD BluRay version are not smooth with blank screens. Several features and clips were missing from the Theatre version. You would regret to have bought this version and should wait to get the later version with all the available added features."
+1,no 3D version,"I`ll make it short and come to the point quickly: I think its a shame that Bay is starting milking the cow too by NOT putting the 3D version in this set. Pirates 4, Thor, Tron and so many others included a 3D version. I won`t buy this release and wait (let`s see for how long) for the 3D release. I know many of you hate 3D - I love it on my 65"" panasonic and was soooo looking forward for this. just my personal opinion..."
+1,"This is actaully worse than Transformers 2? yep, I can honestly say it is.","A boring Nasa storyline that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to begin with, sam gets a new girlfriend and is trying to find a job, along the way we still have annoying charectors such as the mom, the asian guy, some dumb momments with sam and his boss. movie is too long with no story, no charector development, with no action until the last 40 minutes and this is a 2 and half hour movie. If the robots had fought on the moon I think It would have been more interesting and a different location, instead we get a main villian robot that is not memorable, a repeat of the robots fighting and causing destruction in the city. special effects are amazing but it can't save how poorly written this movie is. its all visual with no substance."
+1,I Was fooled again,"After seeing Revenge of the Fallen,I thought this one would be way better,I thought they would have learned their lesson,but I was wrong.This movie is a 2 1/2 hour snoozefest.I paid 7.50 to see this,what was I thinking.Dont make the same mistake,just wait and rent it.Heres what you do.Rent it,get it home,Fastforward through the first half of the movie,also fastforward through all of the John Malkovich scenes.Then watch the second half,try to determine who the good bots and bad bots are,because theres so many its hard to distinguish.Shias new GF in this movie is super hot but thats not enough to save this movie,It will make hundreds at the box office because of Suckers like me."
+1,Quality,The HD streaming always fails...The movie itself was fun to watch and very enjoyable. It would be nice if the streaming quality held up.
+2,Transformers: Dark of the Moon DVD,"I purchased 2 of this item as Christmas gifts for 2 of my grandsons. They have both watched it more than once and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I did not have any problems with my order. It was received in a timely manner, and in the condition promised."
+2,Must watch,"Could not find this movie at the stores where I live, but sure found it on Amazon. This movie was a gift to my daughter for Christmas and I got it way ahead of time and she loved it."
+1,Makes a great drinking game!,"Here are the rules: 1) Every time a character says or does something that's supposed to be funny but comes off completely lame instead-take a swig. 2) Every time the movie veers off into some completely random direction that has absolutely nothing what-so-ever to do with anything, take a swig. 3) Every time a transformer does a somersault or twist in the air in slow motion before attacking-take a swig. Follow these simple rules and you'll be bombed 15 minutes in. Seriously. While watching this movie I kept thinking how many millions of dollars were spent to provide us with idiotic jokes about red coffee cups in yellow rooms and effeminate assistants with Russian accents. Every time I see one of these movies, it saddens me. Given the insane visuals-tight, more serious stories could have really made this series into something amazing. Unfortunately that's not the case. At least there's no leg humping in this one. That's something I guess..."
+1,Transformers - AGAIN?,This film truly shows how filmmakers attempt to ride success. This movie is really bad. Even with some new blood (or should I say blonde) I couldn't hardly stand to finish the whole thing. But I did. What a waste.
+1,"Fun movie, but not worth buying at this price--my bad!","if you are like me and like to go through specials features and ""making of"" documentary, this is not the BD to buy. This is the second time I make the same mistake. The first time I bough Avatar BD when it came out, and it only had the movie nothing else. It is a waste of BD room space to make such releases without having a single special feature. Wait for the Special Edition, full feature, BD release! The movie was fun, but this BD should have been price at $10.00 USD which is the price one pays these day to see just a movie. I will have to wait for the Special Edition, and give my copy to my young daughter who lives with her mom. As I said, the movie is fun, but not the price of this BD, and this will be the last time I make this mistake. I need to be more patient and not fill these mogul movie makers' pocket with our HARD earned MONEY. What do you think? Any opinions?"
+1,Bad Bad Bad,"I enjoyed the first movie. I didn't think the second was as bad as everyone thought. Wow, this one was just atrocious. I'm not going into specifics as I'm sure the other reviews have but do not spend the $4.99 on downloading this. Wait for it to come out on HBO or whatever."
+1,"Cheap, double dipping scumbags","While walking to the counter to PAY for this release, I turned it over to read what extras were included. NONE!!!!! Nothing!!!! I put it right back on the shelf. I am NOT paying full price for a bare-boned release! The greedy corporate thugs are counting on you to buy this, only to wave something a lot more enticing in front of your eyes when sales for this dwindle! Sick of these rip-off tactics!!! I have no sympathy for their loss of revenue from movie pirating! If they treated their customers with respect, perhaps the problem would not be so widespread!!!"
+1,"Very Disappointing, No Special Features","There are no special features included in this version, which is a big contributing factor why I buy movies in the first place. Very annoying that this bare bones version is being sold at full price. More annoying still is the special features will probably come in the 3D version, which I do not intend on buying."
+2,Transformers 3,The delivery was prompt. The movie is an excellent source of entertainment. Action packed. I hope they make another one in a few years.
+1,Good but disappointed,"I have seen four 3D movies on my new 3D TV and this one has been the least exciting as far as its 3D effects. I was disappointed. I am amending this review after watching the movie again. While I did enjoy the 3D version, I felt the 3D effects were subpar. It is still enjoyable to watch and still has the 3D perspective. They don't send things protruding out at you like other 3D movies do. It doesn't have the WOW-factor that other 3D movies have had."
+2,Autoawesome!,"Haven't watched in 3d yet, but we all loved it at the movies, don't know what was up with Megan Fox picking Cowboys and Aliens over this movie. Even though it was a good movie it just didn't have that iconic childhood following to be a blockbuster. This is a must have in your collection."
+1,Terrible,"This movie made me naseous. Honestly, not a big Transformer or Bay fan, but this is pretty poor. For the triple digit millions of dollars they threw at this they could have had a more realistic intro- JFK and Nixon computer generated persons throw the shark before the movie even gets the story going. There is no suspension of disbelief built up in this, building off of our hope of talking cars instead of making us believe. Bay's hyperkinetic style makes me feel naseous, even though I like the Bourne movies. There is just no rhyme or reason to anything in these movies. I guess thats ok for some people, but for the rest of us we'll be left wondering why people can spend $600mill on ticket sales for this instead of something with a real heart."
+1,I gave up after 57 minutes,"Because nothing even remotely interesting happened so I decided to read a book instead (""Swimming Home"" by Deborah Levy).I'm glad I did not pay to go see this, I would have fallen asleep."
+1,awful,This is by far the worst Transformers movie that I have ever seen. I am glad I did not see this movie in the theaters nor bought this stupid movie. The scenes are so discombobulated and do not flow well together at all. The only one thing that could have deemed this movie is absent namely: Megan Fox vs. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. I keep watching this movie hoping it will get better but so far it is still awful. No more Michael Bay Transformer movies. I think the only way to redeem the Transformer name is to return to an animated movie. I recommend everyone to watch the animated Transformer movie and the original tv series released in the 80's.
+2,Best movie out the the three,"Im a huge fan of Transformers since I can recall, I even have to tattoos. And the movie in 3D is awesome, I just bought a LG 47LW6500 and a 3D BD player...what else can I say"
+2,love it,I ordered this movie from Amazon in good condition. If I need any movies I will order from Amazon again.
+2,Darkness rented from Amazon.com,"Excellent video, true to the Autobot story. I missed Megan Fox but her replacement was a great Actress and easy on the eyes! I hope the series doesn't loose steam and die!"
+2,Great Movie,The vendor mailed the movie quickly and it was new and the movie was great. Will order other movies from vendor.
+2,It was great!,"Forget what the naysayers reviewed. It brought me back to my childhood. I thought it had a good enough plot. Action was outstanding, and Optimus Prime's voice is the same as when I was a kid some 25 years ago. Those bits of nostalgia coupled with modern day CGI fulfilled this geek. And what were you expecting Shindler's List? L.A. Confidential? The first time you saw Sixth Sense? It's mindless fun and this fanboy was all for it."
+2,Best one so far!,"This is one badass movie. The cgi is spectacular. The 3d is not that great, but the action is crazy, it never stops. Cant wait for Transformers 4. Keep up the great work!"
+2,This is the version you want!,"Not just because of the 3D, but because this is the version where they made an effort to optimize the picture! They released this on blu ray like like avatar was released. First they release the movie without any optimization and special features. Which means the picture looks better than DVD but not the best that blu ray can be.(which means a grainy looking picture that looks like the characters are in a sandstorm and there is a lack of detail that you expect in a blu ray). The they make the limited edition which is made the way a blu ray is supposed to be down. So if you are wondering which one to choose, this is the one you want! All the features with the visuals to boot!"
+2,Epic,I love this movie and I love this franchise. Each movie keeps getting better and better. I'm glad the got rid of Meaghan's Fox.
+1,It's ok...,"Not much of a plot differance from the 2nd one... I saw them film in Chicago in 2010... That was the only cool thing about this movie, the Chicago back drop... Other then that don't buy this unless you saw it and liked it.. If you haven't seen it just rent it!!!!!"
+2,good,I thought it was a good movie. I grew up watchig transformers. Its nice to see it brought to the big screen.
+1,Great Visuals / Terrible Script,"Glad this was free on Amazon Prime. Good effects, terrible plot.It was such a departure from the first two. I won't ever turn a movie off but this was as close as it gets."
+1,One bad movie,Just when I thought it couldn't get much worse than Revenge of the Fallen...I watch Dark of the Moon. The cheesey (and canned) music score. The overused panning camera shots with a low sun hanging just over the horizon. The also overused helicopter shots. The nonsensical and unending action sequences that leave anyone with a modicum of logic scratching their head in bewilderment (and mild disgust). The inept plot. Shia LaBeouf screaming and overacting. Hot model running around death and destruction in high heels. The endless stream of former A list actors showing up. Etc.This movie is another train wreck. Thank god I streamed it using Prime and didn't pay for it in the theater or on DVD.Ugh.
+1,Really Really Bad!,"This is an awful franchise and this could be the worse of the bunch. This film is too dumb for adults and way to crass for children. I don't know who's giving the good reviews, it must be highly paid movie industry workers. This movie is really, really bad!"
+1,Horrible,It was painful to watch. I was tempted to give it two stars - I love his parents in this movie - until Sam and his girlfriend hopped into the company car after finding out her boss worked for the deceptions. It was just bad.
+1,Yawn,"30 minutes into it and I'm bored out of my mind. Woe is me ""hero"", terrible acting, yes it's an action movie, so let's see some action, don't try to wow me with dialog. If you're looking for something to grab your attention, this isn't it. Thankfully I didn't have to pay for the movie."
+2,Fun movie,"In past Transformers movies, I couldn't make out the autobots vs decepticons in the battle scenes, but this one seemed to do the job a lot better."
+2,Great Movie,"I wouldn't have purchased this movie if I didn't like it, so obviously its a great movie. Hardly even miss Megan Fox. Great special effects, great action, funny."
+2,Transformers: Dark of the Moon,"Great entertainment. The 3rd Tranformers is not as good as the first, but MUCH better than the 2nd. My family enjoyed very much. Equally action-packed."
+1,cool robots bad acting sloppy story,The Decepticons play the Autobots like a used violin and demostrate Cybertron's AI still has a long way to go. While LaBeouf and Turturro act as if this movie is their character's last episode --- and they really over-act in this movie which is lacks the charm of the original TV cartoon.
+1,horrible,i want the 150 minutes of my life back. this is my first probably last movie review. this move was so bad it motivated me to take the time to do my fair share of trashing it a bit
+1,Transformers: Dark of the Moon,"Pretty violent, and I did not appreciate the strong language (cursing). Not suitable for my four year old to watch."
+1,"Terrible plot, interesting effects.","I'm a big fan of Transformers going back to the 1980s cartoons. This movie, like all the other recent ones, do a major disservice to the franchise. But at least it looks good while doing it."
+1,One of the Worst Works of Mankind,"If you've been wondering if our species is ascending or declining watch Transformers. If you haven't been wondering, I would like to take this opportunity to pose an ironic question, ""What is it like to be mindless?"""
+1,Wow this is bad!,"If your 10 years old, then perhaps this is one of your very ""bestest"" films ever.......but other than that, this is close to being un-watchable for the rest of us. I only viewed it because of Spielberg's direction, but even he couldn't save this pathetic, phony, ridiculous movie. Just not for any person that actually thinks......or even smarter than average cats, dogs or monkeys. Total waste of time."
+1,Very dissapointing for Blu-ray and 3D!,This movie overall was disappointing. I so liked the first two that I really wanted this one in 3D. This was by far the worst 3D movie I have purchased. The flying paratroopers is the only reason to see this in 3D. This movie as like a very bad opera - it just went on and on and on and on ... so that when it did end you were so thankful it finally got to the inevitable conclusion.
+1,Movie was great!. If the movie was actually in the case!!!!,I had placed a huge order for my children for christmas. I was so upset when my children got the movie and there was no disc at all. so my bad review is with the company not with Amazon since they were kind enough to fix this problem and send another movie free of charge and free of shipping!! Thak you!
+2,Best Trans yet,This film drags in a few spots but its worth the waiting. This sequel has the most amazing effects of all of the Transformers. Plus it has a great storyline.
+1,Too Chaotic,"Although the modern Transformer series has incredible special effects, a movie needs more than that. The Transformers we new when we were younger were different, openly honest and strictly adhering to moral standards; but with the newer version,even the Good ones seem to be a bit more sinister and we're not always certain that they are on our side. The transformation sequence is extremely confusing and hard to follow, unlike the simpler older style. I do not like many movies these days because Hollywood seems bent on reinventing the legend of whatever character or franchise they take on, for their own purposes. There is some of that here. With some unnecessary bathroom humor as well. Strictly for special effects fans only."
+1,More of the same bad script writing,They should have stopped after the first film. More bad acting filled in with fighting sequences that are way too long.
+1,Well no.,"Cheesy, rushed and too much Shia. Bay's twist on this is not liked by me and much better could have been done. But what do I know? The animated movie was excellent compared to this crap and even the games War for Cybertron and the Fall of Cybertron make this movie look bad. Action parts were ok."
+1,"Terrible science, terrible acting, terrible dialogue, terrible plot","I grew up on transformers and, quite frankly, the 15 seconds of 'me grimlock' overheard in 'the Professional' had more going for it than ANY of these terrible terrible movies."
+1,Dark Day On The Moon,"I have always had a problem understanding how anything which causes the degree of destruction as does the transformers can be of any merit for the planet. Then there is Shia, he makes me want to hurl every time I see him in these roles. The last thing I liked him in was HOLES."
+2,Great Movie,"Great movie, however DVD does not have any features. I am not sure if it worth to pay for the price, maybe wait till you can get it on sale."
+1,"Extremely repetitive, needed a haircut","I mean, 2.5 hours? Really? The story line is so simple, this could easily have been a taut 90 mins and we all would have been a lot happier. I actually have not seen the first two in this series, so this only starts to make some limited sense after a long while. Anyone should be able to watch, though, and get it, thus the editing here needed more work. The absurdly plumped up lips of the girlfriend continuously transfixed me, way more than the silly transformer action fight sequences. Speaking of which, that is where all the fat is here. The fighting could have been seriously cut and no one would have complained except maybe the kids who made this comic book movie. Is anyone surprised to learn that the bad guys/good guys theme ends with the good guys in charge, yet again?"
+2,Dark Side of the Moon,"I'm a huge fan of Transformers - couldn't wait for this to come out on blu-ray so I could see all the captivating colors of the autobots - as only blu-ray can! Special effects are amazing, however the story line is weak compared to the first two movies. I was a little disappointed by the story and this is my least favorite installment. Still, if you are a fan as I am, it's a must have to make the collection complete."
+2,Great Movie!!,I could watch this movie over and over and over again. The graphics were totally awesome. A must see for all.
+2,Graphics and Shia,"Definitely is a trilogy. BUT guys its superb in its delivery graphically and Shia is just simply a good actor. More diverse roles he needs, yet ifthe movie was to be watched without biasses or even the knowledge-base of the past two movies the movie would rate 4 stars.Needs more distinguished and 'heavier' plot... so not 5 stars ie as an individual film).I'm being honest on the specific film here. In reference to its repetition of sequences andthe plot generality, the 'trilogy' per say is well ... a more critical discussion.Sticking with the one movie in crit! d"
+1,it works....i guess,"This thing works sometimes, and its cheep. Other then that I don't have much good too say about it. It uses up the ink in the expensive cartridges like water. And is so noisy it sounds like a truck going off road. I've owned quite a few cheep HP ink jet printers, and I've been disappointed by them all. I am going with Epson or paying a little more for a higher model HP. In the print world, you get what you pay for and buying cheep is a bad idea."
+1,Good prints... bad compatibility,"I've had the P1000 for a couple of years. Worked great with WindowsME. After installing XP on my desktop I had to reinstall the printer software to get it to work. Just got a new laptop and it doesn't work at all.. in fact, the P1000 causes my Dell Inspiron to crash whenever I disconnect the USB cable. When the cable is connected the laptop never recognizes the printer."
+1,bad usb connection on P1000,"I really liked this printer when I first got it about 3 years ago. Sure it was loud and a little slow, but it printed pretty good. Well, after about 1 1/2 years of VERY light duty, I all of a sudden start getting error messages on my PC telling me the printer is not connected to the computer. First I changed the cord to no avail, then I tried different open USB ports on my computer, so it ends up I just have to position the USB cable perfectly to the back of the P1000 to get it to work. At least it would still work, right? Well that got me by for about six months and now it just will not connect at all. Now my HP P1000 has a nice new home in the trashcan and I'm giving Canon a try. If HP puts as much thought into printers as they do computers I definetely don't want to buy another HP product again..."
+2,Great Photos,"This printer will do everything that you would want from a low cost high output machine. The HP 1000 is the best in the photo series and I would recomend this printer to all my friends.Try it, you will like it, like all HP products."
+2,When you need a safety pin...,"We are organizing our costume stock and large quantity safety pins are in big demand. Wish this came in a larger quantity, but they do serve the purpose."
+2,"Yep, they are safety pins",How do you review pins? They arrived as shown. They pinned my bedskirt to the box springs. I have no complaints/
+1,Cheap metal,"It all depends on your purpose for these safety pins. I needed them for holding Velcro in place as the Velcro was pulling apart too easily. These safety pins bent as I tried to stab them into the material. The point is sharp, but the surface is rough. This rough point causes the material to cling to the safety pin rather than allow the pin to pass through easily.I would recommend the Dritz Quilter's Safety Pins. They are Nickel plated which makes them smooth and rust resistant."
+2,My favorite!!,"I collect Jim Shore cats, and I have to say that this one is just amazing. The colors are so beautiful. The figurine is also quite large. Such a great purchase! Buy it, you won't regret it!!!"
+2,Great backpack and a great value!,"My son was in need of a sturdy bookbag. Rather than buy another inexpensive one that would surely fall apart, I sought out something more durable. I saw this JanSport bag in a local store and thought it was perfect! It was roomy enough for all his books, was well-made with strong and sturdy fabric and had awesome cushioned straps! Problem was, it was more than I was looking to spend.I did an online search and was amazed to find the very same bag on Amazon for less than half the price! I jumped on it. The backpack arrived within days and my son LOVED it. He claims it's so much more comfortable to carry his books now.Again, an awesome product at a rock-bottom price! Thanks Amazon."
+1,Retarded,This is essentially a live action G.I. Joe film for people with IQ's below 85. I walked out after about 5-10 minutes. I changed the ticket over to Jackass 2 and laughed harder than I have in years during a movie.
+2,Best movie ever!!,This movie kicks a** all the way and I can't wait for this to come out on DVD because it's an excellent movie!
+1,Just a wanna be Rambo,"If you are looking for a movie with bad acting-cliche lines-and never gonna happen action sequences this is the movie for you! Otherwise, I wouldn't even waste a Netflix rental on it."
+1,An insult to marines,"As soon as this movie started and I saw ""WWE"" on my TV screen I said ""This is gonna suck."" And it didn't disappoint. This movie sucked! Bad! It was one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my life. The story didn't make a lick of sense. You got these bad guys who kidnap a random woman whose husband turns out to be Rambo. The marine chases after these guys, killing them one by one. You'd think they'd just give him back his wife. She means nothing to them. Give her back and they can go on with their criminal business. But no. They hold on to her.The marine runs/jumps in slow motion away from explosions at least 4 times in this movie. This movie is filled with every single action movie cliché and it didn't thrill in the slightest. It wasn't even bad enough to be good. It was just bad. It stunk."
+1,Maybe 2 1/2 stars.,"For Cena's first movie, it was okay. Lot's of explosives but I really wouldn't recommend the movie. Some okay jokes, and the story line was kind of weak. Typical ransom, give me back my wife type of movie. I recommend that you wait till the movie comes on television, and then decide if you want to buy it or not."
+2,The great Robert Patrick,It's back to the good old days.The action packed Schwarzennegger films where the kill-shot reigns with side-splitting dialogue.Problem is! Robert Patrick is the star. John Cena makes a credible Arnold but Mr. Patrick does a wonderful villain. He's got the lines and he's nailed the perfect bad guy with a flair that would make Hannibal Lecter cringe. A great job by the former star of The X-Files who made John Doggett a memorable experience.Action and blowup sequences are A-1 all the way.The perfect film for escapist violence.
+1,Even Robert Patrick couldn't save it,"I gave this movie a chance because Robert Patrick was in it. He couldn't give it any justice at all. The action was over the top and unrealistic. The criminals were all cliched especially the African-American criminal. (Don't know why they always have to make African-American characters have a smart mouth, it's too stereotypical) John Cena can't act his way out of a paper bag and he's too damn bulky with his cucumber fingers. The car chase scene with all them bullets hitting the car and Cena is still driving and able to avoid every single bullet. He's hit with multiple objects but still no mark on him. The wife gets knocked the hell out so many times but no bruise on her at all. This movie was ridiculous don't waste your time unless you're a Cena mark."
+1,Anyone Who Gave This More Than 3 Stars...,"...is a lie and the truth isn't in them!!This movie was awful. From begining to end. Even the title didn't match. Marine? He was a Marine for all of 5 minutes of the movie!! LOL. But that isn't the worse part.The acting was terrible. Even the good actors (Robert Patrick) played terrible roles. The plot was unbelieveable, the action was unbelieveable, and the comedy was corny. I think the problem was the script itself, but I think GOOD ACTING could have pulled it off.As always I encourage people to see it, but don't spend your money on it. It's garbage."
+1,"The Few, The Proud, The Marines","Oh boy, it seems we have a wannabe Rambo in the house! Seriously this is one of those movies that you gotta watch to laugh at. The movie does have a lot of action scenes,stuff blowing up, people dodging bullets. and none of them are realistic. The good thing this movie boosts is that it doesn't take itself seriously. It has a few of lame one liners, it even breaks the third wall in one sceneThe movie tells the story of a recently discharged marine; he arrives home to begin a new life with his wife. They decide to take a road trip, have a good time together, but his wife gets kidnapped oh noo! Yeah so now Mr. Marine must save her. In the process he beats a lot of bad guys. Anyway it's an okay movie to watch when there's nothing on the teliMY PERSONAL RATING: 2 OUT OF 5"
+1,unvoluntarily ridiculous,"Keep your hands of this movie, it definitley aint worth watching.The story is thinner than a crack ho on her last day on earth, unvoluntarily ridiculous and so placatively wanna-be-patriotic that homeland security shines outta your butt when ya bother watching this crappy movie.One of the worst movies i ve seen in years."
+1,I know John!! Son went to High School with him!!,"I did not like it very much...bought it because of the fact that my son went to high school with him and thought it would be nice to have. It was not as much action as I thought it would be....a little dull...but not bad for his first...know he will get better as the ""Rock"" did!!!"
+1,:0( BOOO!,"first the acting was so so so bad the movie, this is what i have to say ?but they get E for effort."
+1,Action,"Lots of action, but totally unbelievable, just like watching wrestling. Amusing enough to watch but not to own."
+1,this movie is uber lame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! & uber boring!!!!!!,this movie stinks i hate this movie and this movie has ripped off rambo yes this movie ripped off rambo this movie stinks the director the producers the actors and actresses all stink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is easily one of the worst movies ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1,Laughably stupid,"I gave this movie 1 star for only one reason Kelly Carlson is beautiful,other than that the movie goes as follows,marine gets dishonorably discharged and seems to be ok with it,wife gets kidnaped,he gets beat up,knocked out several times,gets burned,blown up,by the most overdone explosions and walks away without a scratch,this movie is pure hollywood,it was a waste of money and time,you really have to wonder if the producers ever spent any time in the military,I have never met a marine worth his salt that had to go telling everyone (Im a marine), every soldier I have ever known that talks like that was always in some bar fight or some other altercation with someone,It was a laughably stupid movie"
+1,One of the worst movies ever,"Hey Im open to wrestlers acting in movies. The Rock is doing it, Hogan did it for a bit. I did enjoy wwe's other movies but this...this was just plain bad. Cena has to be one of the worst actors to ever get a starring role in a movie released in theaters. Attack of the show's Chris Gore put it at best when he said that they tried to hide the bad acting with a bunch of explosion and action. The storyline itself was bad because well it has already been done a million times before. A guy's girlfriend/wife is kidnapped and he tries to get her back. WWE could have easily found someone better. Skip this movie. In fact do someone a favor, buy the dvd and destroy it so no one would have to witness this horrible movie. I would give it a 0 if I could. Nothing about this movie is good"
+1,what a waste,"john cena has to be the worst actor in history, wiht corny quote and stare one after another, it just shows how fargone the world of film has become, i honestly cant belive how people can pay for this. not only is john cena annoying his acting is unbearable, its worse then wacthing george bush's innauguration...dont buy it, your waisting your money, its a joke, i honestly dont get how someone could watch him unless ypu think he attractive, which unless you like people who act what their not, then he's ur type john cena is the worst thing to happen to wrestling"
+2,We loved it!,My family watched the movie and loved it. It was exactly what we were looking for.....John Cena action flick to escape reality for a little while. Can't wait til his new movie comes out in March.
+1,Typical action film with strange attempt at humor,"This is a typical action film with lots of fight scenes and gun fights but little logic. It's amazing that hundreds of bullets can be fired at point blank range with no one getting hit and people getting hit in the face with fire extinguishers, pieces of wood and other objects without so much as a scratch. And then there are people surviving incredible explosions, again without getting so much as a hangnail. The directors attempt at moments of humor failed miserably. They were not only not funny but were very wierd to me.I enjoy watching John Cena in action, just as Arnold Schwarzenegger was fun to watch, but this movie just didn't impress me anymore than wrestling does. I think one star out of five was being too generous."
+1,Mildly entertaining at best,"This movie had bad acting and a thin plot. Could have been much better. Lots of action, lots of explosions but didn't seem like a good Blu-ray quality movie. It killed 2 hours but nothing i would recommend to a friend to watch."
+1,Ha-Ha-Ha...,"If the cover for this low-brow action piece wasn't a hint, then you're probably one of the producers target audience. One of the things I think hurts hollywood is its irrepressible desire to shove the American flag down our throats by making these ""patriotic"" movies. We have the American flag, Iraq, marines... and wrestling!!! I guess if cow-tipping is a hobby you enjoy as much as practicing a suplex, then this movie is for you.As for a review, it stank. If you see it on the shelf of your local video store, leave it there.If you're a hollywood producer, please stop making movies starring wrestling ""stars"". If your name is Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, John Cena (The Rock is OK) please stick to your day jobs."
+1,Don't waist your money on this,"This movie was a joke, a bad actor, and a bad story, makes it look like the Marine Corp gung ho killers."
+2,lots of action~caution on the language,"This movie has a lot of action, and my husband loved it. I do, however, warn you about the language. I wouldn't have any underage viewers present if you watch, and the language even made me want to leave the room, but if your okay with that, the movie is very action-packed."
+2,For hard core action fans.,"This is one for the hard core action fans. There's very little 'down time' to run for popcorn. If someone isn't getting shot, punched, etc. things are getting blown up or sunk in water. There is an action scene I haven't seen yet with a police car. Several of the action scenes are worth a rewind and I did appreciate the 'buff bodies'. You have to give these guys an A plus for working out.Chrissy K. McVay - Author"
+1,Marine Comedy,"This movie was not meant to be taken seriously....I think what they tried to do here is re-live the 80's action flick experience. If you watch this movie you are falsly lead to believe that you can be blown up and still survive, take a fire extinguisher to the face and get right back up, and can be shot at 100's of times and not take a hit. The dialouge is silly, however, the acting is pretty good. Sit back and enjoy/laugh."
+1,"If bogus got stars, this would have 10","As an ex-marine I can tell you that the only shred of realism in this thing was the marine being punished for doing well. He can afford a nice house and a new Lincoln Navigator on peon pay. He chases his wifes kidnappers thru a construction zone at 100 MPH, endangering everybody instead of just laying back and using the radio to tell the cops where to put a roadblock. He gets hit in the head with enough stuff to start a junkyard but never shows a mark, gets blown up at least twice without being even singed. The HiPo Camaro takes dozens of hits but they all miss the radiator, tires, electrical and fuel system. Not for anybody older than 10. It did have nice explosions, though."
+1,"new answer to the question ""What the worst movie next to Missing in Action I""?","This by far the worst movie that I have ever paid to see at a theatre. That is not to say that it wouldn't make a good rental; where through multiple viewers you could knock the viewing price down to 15 cents a person, but then that would still be too much to pay for this movie. WWE Entertainment should stick to what it does best - wrestling events where the story line is better inside the squared circle. Outside of a Terminator reference made to Robert Patrick, this is a total waste of 91 minutes of your life."
+2,Non-stop action from beginning to end!,"I was skeptical of this movie featuring a WWE wrestler (WWE wrestlers are notoriously bad actors) and because the movie was produced by the WWE rather a than a major motion picture company. However I was wrong. The movie was full of action and special effects. John Cena did a respectable job acting. The theme and plot were very entertaining, not cheesey or bogus. If you like action movies such as ""Arnold"" movies or Rambo movies then you will very much enjoy this movie!"
+2,Not a bad movie,"To be honest , I gave it 4 stars but it's more like a 3 1/2 simply because it does have it's good points to it .This film take's us back to the ""later 80's action film ara"" and can be compared to some of Steven Sagals films , or even Dulf Lungren.I just can't get over the fact that it's John Cena in this film (and that's not really a good thing) His acting was OK and the action was good , but it's no ""Condemed"" with Stone Cold !In short , it's OK and that's about it . It will entertain and it isn't a waste of money or time .3 1/2 Stars"
+1,Painful to watch...,"I watched this movie for some sign of a redeeming quality; and found none. The acting was terrible, the action scenes were dramatically staged and unrealistic, no plot, and they didn't even try to make it humorous. If you watch the special features, they beat the living daylights out of the main character who got injured numerous times during the creation. I felt bad for him because he was really trying. If they had a halfway decent director or photographer, they could have used this guy's effort and hard work to make a good movie. If you want to watch a good B action movie, rent Equilibrium or Dark City. Skip this one."
+1,Bad...,"...really quite staggeringly, breathtakingly bad - unless you're particularly fond of big explosions, that is, in which case you'll absolutely love it. If you don't, prepare for a totally ridiculous tale woodenly acted without much conviction. Not even Robert Patrick's nasty chief villain can save this monumental turkey. It has but one good moment, when a minor baddie, seeing the chasing ex-Marine, says, ""He's like a Terminator"", and gets an annoyed glance from Patrick, who played the liquid metal Terminator in ""Terminator II""."
+1,made me ashamed to have served,"This is the first time that I've ever felt so compelled to write a review for a movie I thought was horrible. But this movie is that bad.I can't believe someone actually enjoyed this.The one liners, and that whole rock candy thing??? What was that all about? Was that supposed to be funny?Who wrote this anyway? He should be tried in a criminal court for waisting my money and my time.The acting was also some of the worst I've seen. I will never be able to watch Terminator 2 again.Oh, the explosions were impressive. Maybe if you took away everything but the explosions it wouldn't be too bad.Thanks. I feel a little ""dumber"" for having sat through the whole thing."
+2,Awesome,I only went to this see this movie because i love john cena and hes sooo HOT. I dont like action movies AT ALL and my husband has to beg me to watch them. But this movie was incredibly awesome. It had me on the seat of my chair from beginning to end. Excellent job john triton.
+1,MAKES THE RAMBO SEQUELS SEEM LIKE CITIZEN KANE!,"I have to say this movie is beyond ridiculous! When watching an action movie like this, one should have an open mind and realize that this is a fatasy world, but....... ""The Marine"" is summed up in one sentence in the film. As one character says to Robert Patrick's character(who starred in T2 Terminator 2)and says this guy is like the Terminator!.......That was the funniest line in the movie, but this guy isn't the Terminator and he escapes too many sure deaths for me to take this movie any more serious than an old Looney Tune cartoon! The acting is terrible and the characters are not intersting.....in short...this movie SUX!"
+1,The missing songs...,"Nero from NYC - you're absolutely right: unfortunately the best songs of the film are not included on this soundtrack. These are 'Hell', 'Sailors' and 'Whore' performed by the wonderfully strange band ""The Tiger Lillies"" from London, all available on their own CDs... Not really Zydeco, but great stuff, nevertheless!"
+1,"Great score, terrible quality","The music on this album could be incredible.However, there is low-level line noise on every track, the audible range of the tracks seems like it's been ""chopped"", making all the tracks sound ""muddled."" One track should flow seamlessly to the next, but the mastering between tracks results in extreme volume level changes.I am by no means an audiophile, but the MP3 quality for this album is just terrible. (I don't know if the same mastering issues exist for the cd version of this album)."
+2,Nice,This CD is the epitome of good soundtrack music. You'll get a variety of good music in this album. Definitely recommended.
+1,Where is the music from the film that I bought this cd for?,"I enjoyed the film and purchased the cd in search of the Zydeco song ""Your going to Hell"" but alas although it was the most pumping song in the whole film they left it off the sound track! Does anyone know the name of the song that I'm talking about and where can I find it?"
+1,Not satisfied with this item!,"We ordered this plaque as a house warming gift. We were under the impression based on the photo, that the plaque would be able to be hung on the house. When we received the item, not only was the number of the house not in the center, like pictured, but it came with 2 steaks to be inserted into the ground, with no way to hang it on a house. I understand it says ""lawn"" in the title, but it is clearly pictured hanging on stone. I contacted Shopzeus stating that the number was not in the center and it couldn't hang on a house. They sent a new one, with the number in the center, but still unable to be hung on the house! I contacted Shopzeus again and asked for either a full refund or a plaque that can be hung on the house. It has been over 2 weeks and they have not answered my email. This item is very misleading and should not be pictured as it is, if it can only be used in the lawn. I am extremely dissatisfied with this product and would never buy from Shopzeus again."
+1,Disappointing on several levels,"There is only a brief introduction to the images and the period this coloring book covers. That was one star off. However, we do need to keep in mind that this is supposed to be a coloring book, target audience probably children though frankly I know many adults who adore these sorts of books. The images however not simple black and white lines drawings but have shading and that interfers with coloring. Also many of the images are ""blurry"" or so details that I don't think it is much fun to color. But it could be a cool reference for clip art or examples of the gothic style."
+1,heavily inked in plate repros of circa 1875 designs,"Almost useless as a true coloring book due to the heavily inked in gothic designs. Some of the designs are highly detailed and intricate, yet totally useless because most of it is inked in already. The entire book consists of gothic clip art style 1875 ink-plate repros of gothic pillars, gothic crown molding, etc. The images are printed back to back on quality white stock paper, however, markers bleed through. NO limited recopy rights at all, not even for our own use. Not even just to recopy so we can use markers. The price does not justify the product at all.This is not a Dover Publication, it was published by Stemmer House Publishers. Best to stick with Dover, at least with Dover you know you're getting top quality in all aspects."
+2,Dorothy TumbiUmbi,"When I was young Lorne Doone was set for our final year. I never fininhed reading or did I like it. This time I found it a very good and well written, enjoyed and liked it very much. A fine picture drawn of life in hard situations hardly comprehended in our modern existant. Well worth reaading this book. Thank you Amazon."
+2,One of the Most Romantic Stores Ever!,"It's a love story, and it has everything: bandits, highwaymen, corrupt judges, criminal masterminds, heroes, villains, faithful friends, lovers, betrayals, robbery, murder, mines, runaway carriages, and beer for breakfast. It's written in classic 19th-century prose style, so don't be put off by the slow start. Slog through it, tough it out, fall it love with the great John Ridd and the beautiful robber's child, Lorna Doone. Set in Exmoor, it's based on historical events. The Ridd farmhouse exists to this day. Lorna Doone is a must read for everyone, at least once in a lifetime."
+2,Lorna Doone - a Classic !,"I was pleasantly surprised to find this book so readable- even by modern standards it is a good read, although the language in parts is somewhat old-fashioned, archaic even ..... but if you can deal with that, this is a good bet for anyone who would like a tale of England in the late 1600's... love, adventure, and even a little humor too!"
+2,Lorna Doone,I bought this book for my friend Lorna for all she has done for me and she got a kick out of it
+2,An all-time favorite.,I first read this book when I was a child. It has always been one of my favorites. I cannot tell you how many times I have read Lorna Doone but I love it more each time.
+1,Driver Support,No Mac support. Boooo Hissss!No Win95 support? GOOD! Why are you still running that outdated OS anyway? At least upgrade to Win98.
+1,"Problems installing software, weak tech support.","When I run the software installation, it loads it's two executable files into my startup directory. This shouldn't happen.When I try to launch the emarker software, it says ""Cannot initialize encryption, Application shutting down"".I e-mailed their tech support for some ideas and the responder said they didn't think the software would work with Win98SE. ?????"
+1,Venus Fly Trap,"I got one of the earliest examples of these new devices. They are simple to install and fairly simple to use. In essence, you put it on your keychain, and anytime you hear a song you like (and perhaps want to buy), you hit the button. Then, you attach it to your computer via the cradle, log on to Sony's eMarker website, and by selecting your city and station (you must remember what station you were listening to when you hit the button), it checks the time stored in the unit against the playlist supplied to the Sony website from each radio station. You can get some info on the song/artist, hear some clips, and if you're so-inclined, you can buy the complete song from Sony via download. This is a 'free service', unless you decide to buy the music. In that sense, the eMarker is a clever tool for Sony to sell direct-to-consumer, avoiding the other means of internet distribution now available, as well as circumventing the retailer."
+1,Do not buy,"Save your money. It's pure hype. If you listen to more than one station, you have to wade through several audio clips to figure out which one you liked. If you listen to anything but pop, it's useless. It's just a gadget to get you to buy CD's through their web site."
+1,New Technology Needs Help,"The Sony eMarker is an awesome idea, but understand that it is nothing more than a stopwatch that depends on data from a website powered by Sony and Broadcast Data. This information seems to need some help, as the ""24 Hour"" wait for playlist updates is sometimes taking 5 days. The product is cool, but Sony needs to keep their end of the deal and update the website... I'd wait for a few months before buying another one so that Sony can iron out the bugs."
+1,Worthless Gadget,"Great idea or so I thought. I fell for the marketing hype. This little gadget is nothing more than a time stamp. You plug it in and it reads the time stamp and shows you what was playing on the radio station that you pre-selected when you registered on the web. If you were listening to a different station, you have to look it up on their site, which defeats the purpose of this thing. You can already look up songs on the net without this gadget. In fact, you can do it better without the gadget, because, emarker's coverage is limited (No AM, jazz, classical, or music videos). Save your money!"
+1,The $20 stop watch,"Before you buy this thing, understand one thing. When you mark a song, you have to remember the station you were listening to at that time. So if you have 10 emarks, you have to remember the station you were listening to at the time of each of the emarks. I wondered about this detail before I bought the thing and found no mention of it anywhere on their website. I assumed it would mark the station somehow. My mistake. Learn from it."
+1,"It only remembers the time, not the station.","Once you get past the hype, you will realize this device is a ..clock. When you press the button on the e-marker, it only records the time, not the radio station. When you download the information to your computer and connect to the website it looks for the song that was played on the station how many hours/days ago you pressed the button. If you selected the wrong station you will get a different song.If you use the scan button on your radio, this product is not for you"
+1,Useless!!,"I was sold this item only to learn, after opening the corresponding Web site necessary for eMarker function, that Sony was terminating the corresponding Web service in 45 days!!A great idea but no support."
+1,Perfect Idea but just not ready,"The eMarker is a wonderful and innovative idea. The size is right and the price is reasonable (a little cheaper would be nice, but its acceptable). The big problem stems from the fact that Sony has no Mac support... or support for a number of other platforms as well. It's not like its hard to make the eMarker compatible with these systems. Sony is only shooting themselves in the foot. If this product were to support the Mac, it would be a 4 or 5 star product."
+1,emarker.com to shut down 9/30/2001,"Do not buy the emarker. It is being shut down by Sony on 9/30/2001. I received the following email from emarker.com on 9/5/2001:We will be permanently closing down the eMarker.com service on 9/30/01.To keep your eMarks information, just print the screens from your eMarks pages.For eMarker refund information, please click here.(emarker.com)Thanks for your support.The eMarker Team"
+1,Good if you listen to ONE radio station at all times!,"I live in Phoenix, AZ and we have quite a few radio stations that are listed with E-marker. The main problem is that you have to wait 24 hours before the radio and song information is updated on E-marker's web page. Also, if you listen to more than one station it becomes a problem to remember what station you were listening to at the time you heard the song and pressed the E-marker. Trust me, it is hard to remember which one of your 3 listed radio stations you were listening to, especially if it was more than 24 hours ago - I thought the whole point behind this product was to let you not remember!"
+1,"Good idea, needs LOTS of work","The set up is real easy, the site is too flashy (no pun intended) and the play lists are never updated. I have NO idea what the other people who give this good reviews are thinking. I live in NYC, media capital of the world, and if it doesn't work here with hip-hop and Latin stations, it won't work anywhere. If you r into Latin music the site tells you the stations are supported but when you mark a song it gives you the popular songs not necessarily the songs playing. It is very unreliable, I have yet to see it work more than 3 times, and I have owned it for well over a month. If you want to get it, DON'T. At least wait until they start working on getting the play list on point."
+1,ABSOLUTE GARBAGE PRODUCT,"Do not believe any of the so-called good reviews! This product is nonsense and simply DOES NOT WORK. I was able to install it rather easily. However, the flashy sophisticated website is NEVER updated! The play list are NEVER available! I am very dissappointed in Sony. Great concept, good looking product as usual fom Sony. Typical lack of performance. My experience is 180 degrees from the good reviews and I don't believe they are real or honest."
+1,Not Needed -- Free Alterative,"This was bought for me as a gift, but it is completely unneccesary. It's simply a case of a company using widely available technology to make some money off of peoples' ignorance... If I hear a song that I wonder ""...hmm, what was that?"" I simply log on to the StarCD website and choose the radio station I was listening to and the time. It uses the same data that this device does. The only thing this device does is record times. If you think its worth spending the money for a keychain timestamp-thingermajig, go ahead. Ill just jot it on my hand with a pen. (I have no commercial or otherwise affiliation with StarCD, I'm just an impressed user.)"
+1,Small Device... Huge Disappointment,"When I first heard about this I was elated, no more guessing what the song I was listen to is called. Then I connected to the website. At the time I had a 28K modem. Trying to access Sony's flash-enabled site was undesirable, if not impossible. I had to wait half an hour just to figure out what a three minute song was called. Also, the fact I still had to write down the station I was listening to. Doesn' that defeat the purpose of this toy?"
+1,Not so hot...,"I thought this product would be great, and help out my kids a lot!! My daughter hates it and it is so confusing. We can't find a lot of just regular songs. It is easier just to call the radio station and find out yourself."
+1,Incomplete,"Nice idea, poor execution. It simply does not work well, and is therefore much more trouble than it's worth."
+1,waste of cash,"This was the biggest waste of money ever created. If you want to know the song that much, call the station and ask them, they don't mind, really."
+2,great BUT,"great product BUT some guy was working and going to call it the iMusic or something to work on Mac & PC but no stupid sony bought it from him now they get the money for HIS credit and its PC only I HATE THAT STUPID SONY SO NOW I NEED TO USE VIRTUAL PC! THANKS A LOT SONY,or should I say PHONY! (yes i know caps means souting)"
+1,THE WORST THING EVER CREATED,"I'm sure you can see by now with everyone else's reviews that this product is garbage. Well, hey, if you pay close to nothing, don't expect anything much in return! Just save yourself the money and DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT... instead, put some gas in your car or something!"
+2,New Technology!,"This is new technology, what can we say? It might have its occasional bugs (not being able to get songs in a few days) but these are things that can be overlooked. Its new for crying out loud! The best way to get these bugs ironed out is by supporting the product and giving Sony feedback. The interface of this product is excellent and simple...a button and a tiny LCD screen. If you don't know how to use this then...technology isn't your buddy I guess. As far as coverage and the speed in which certain radio stations provide feedback is the sole responsiblity of that station for the most part (most stations take 24 hours to get a song. others might take maybe 10 minutes or so), and NPR support would be very much appreciated. Not every location on the surface of the earth is supported (yet) but as far as I'm concerned an e-mail request to Sony could help to do the trick. Overall, the product is great and it is a great Sony investment."
+2,This thing rocks!,I got this as a Christmas gift from my boyfriend. I am not so sure what all the bad reviews are about. All I know is that the E-marker worked perfectly for me and I use it all the time. I live in Boston and the songs are very accurate. Sometimes it takes them a day or so to figure out the song (reason for 1 less star) if the song is an 80's song.
+1,Don't do it! It's still in beta...,"Don't let the sleek look of the emarker fool you, it's got bugs a-plenty and some serious design flaws. Here's what the other reviews (written by Sony employees?) and the literature don't say:* E-marker doesn't seem to work with AOL; you have to not only use another browser, but also set that browser as the default.* When you plug the emarker into your computer, it ""automatically"" loads your marks into the site...or at least that's what it's supposed to do. On 3 browsers and 2 different computers, I haven't quite gotten this to happen.* Sony seems to be more concerned about being cool than functional - to top off all the emarkers' inadequacies, they (over)designed a Flash interface to get your songs that doesn't quite work either. Simple HTML would have been fine, guys....Spare yourself the agony and wait for version 2.0....this is the first time I've been irate enough about something to write a review and I assure you everything above is true..."
+1,Great idea...bad support,I bought the Sony E-Marker because I thought it was a great idea. I am the type of person who does not remember who sings what and the title of songs. I was estatic when I received it in the mail and could not wait to start using it. To my disappointment when I went to download the driver I found out that it is only compatiable to Windows 98. I am currently running Windows ME. I tried to contact emarker for support with no luck or response. I have no idea when an update will come out so basically I have a product that I would love to use just sitting on my desk taking up space.
+1,rip off,no place in the ad does it say the use of this depends on the radio stations in your area must belong to their service for this to work none in my area of south west florida seem to least of all my favorite stations and it seems that the music you listen too must be of the lastest out or there is no info on it or where you can buy it so yes i feel like i got ripped off ... thank you sony
+1,no more service,eMarker service will be end by the end of September.Refund service has already started.I just got the device last month and am ready to refund now.
+1,SLOW very very slow,"Know this the web site for this gaget may tell you that the radio listings information is updated every 10 minutes. That was not the case with the radio stations I tried the emarker on. The only song information I could get was ""information unavaiable check back in 24 hours"". They dont even promise to have the information in 24 hours. This is not the fault of emarker my understanding is most radio stations only update their play lists every 24 hours. So the problem is the misleading information provided by the emarker site. Caution if you buy this product dont expect timely information from emarker."
+2,"Good product, but not really needed by younger people","This Product is truly a great product. I found out about this a few days ago. This really is a great product, and it is easy to use, but this isn't really needed by anyone 13-24 because we regularly tune into the radio and/or watch MTV almost everyday. I could see this useful for older people, probably 40+, but it isn't really too practical for a younger generation."
+1,Discontinued by SONY,"eMarker has been discontinued by Sony, here's the noticeThis is to inform you that we will be permanently closing down the eMarker.com service on 9/30/01. You will not be able to access your eMarker.com account after 9/30/01. If you have eMarks that you would like to save, simply print the screens from your eMarks pages. You will only be able to save hard copies of your eMarks information."
+1,Xenote itag was far better,"Sony just stole the idea from Xenote, iTag was far better and it was Free. iTag was working and has far more station, it was so simple to use that you just needed a single plug to work. They steal idea and they are not even abble to steal it correctly. It's just a shame for a such big companie as Sony."
+1,"As already stated, a good idea with a lousy execution","I often listen to the radio and don't know what songs are called so I could download em. I saw an advertisement for this product, and decided to try it out. Everything went well until the first time I uploaded the emarks. For some reason 3 or 4 of each song was comming up. I deleted them, but was unable to delete the emarks on my emarker. I was very dissapointed in this product, espically the software and I strongly dissuade you from buying it."
+1,CAREFUL! SONY rips you off!,"I can tell you that I used to have a small smart device called the iTag from Xenote and that worked VERY well. Plus..........it was FREE!! I used to use it in the Bay Area and the selection of the radios was great, the Web site very easy to navigate on. I could even get my info in real time which was great. Unfortunately, this start-up, as many others, had to close doors for the lack of $.... Too bad that those guys at Sony have too much money but do not care enough about their customers to launch a decent product... After the PlayStation 2 fiasco launch, they keep going on...... :-("
+1,"Does what it says, BUT. . .","This product works exactly as advertised. Click the button and find out what the song is. The website isn't set up very well, and it's slow because of all the annoying flash stuff, but with broadband it's definitely usable.Unfortunately, it's only usable for the rest of September. Emarker.com is shutting down, and that makes the eMarker useless. Thus, the 1-star review. Current users are being offered a refund, but my guess is if you buy one now you won't get that.I'd write more detail, but I have to go print hardcopies of my eMarks. :("
+1,eMarker shutting down 30th September 2001,Check their web site at www.emarker.com. A pity. This looked like a good idea. :-(
+1,"It only remembers the time, not the station.","Once you get past the hype, you will realize this device is a [$] clock. When you press the button on the e-marker, it only records the time, not the radio station. When you download the information to your computer and connect to the website it looks for the song that was played on the station how many hours/days ago you pressed the button. If you selected the wrong station you will get a different song.If you use the scan button on your radio, this product is not for you"
+1,Terrible,"I bought this thing to get the names of songs on the New York spanish stations. I checked it, double checked it, called customer service, and STILL I got incorrect song information. Maybe its the radio stations fault, maybe its E-marker's fault, all I know is that it DOES NOT WORK."
+1,Challenging,"This unit is quite difficult to use. The button is very sensitive, which sometimes causes false entries. The website is complicated to use. I think with a little work E-marker will be a good product to have."
+2,Sony EMarker: A great way to find new music.,"I just got the emarker, and right away i love it. It is small, cute and it fits right into your USB port. You dont even need the cradle.The negative parts are that you have to remember which station you marked on if you listen to more than one station, but i dont so its not a preblem for me. Another problem is the space, but thats easy because you can just go online and upload them, and free up your space. One really cool thing about it is that you can mark songs from covered TV stations, or mark songs when you are out of town. Overall, its a really great and smart product and its really easy to use! I give it 5 stars because the cons aren't worth fretting over. I am a satisfied customer."
+1,Out of Business,"These eMarker guys are out of business, so not sure if this thing even works any longer."
+1,WASTE,"its unbelievable to me that you still have this available to purchase. After 9/30/01, you cannot use this, so why is it on sale still? and why is it going off the market? Its a great idea, I hope someone else picks up where sony leaves off."
+2,I love my Sony e-marker!,You do have to remember what station you were listening to but I usually only listen to three different stations and it's easy to switch between the stations on the web site. I also like the sound clip option that is available for many of the songs. If it's been a few days since I've heard the song and I'm not sure about the station I can listen to the sound clip and easily identify the song.I teach an indoor cycling class and have found this to be an invaluable tool for finding great songs!
+2,Works on country and western stations too!,I am a country and western fan in Memphis. This new Sony product is great! I meam really great. I don't have to remember songs I hear on the radio anymore. Definitely worth the $19.99 I paid. Get one!
+1,Ruined by neutering the artwork,"I adored these books growing up and the publishers should be ashamed of themselves for changing exactly what made them classics. I would have forgotten about them years ago if it weren't for the haunting illustrations. I took them camping, to slumber parties, they were fantastic and terrifying: which was the whole point. To be scared.I have nothing against the new artist and his work in general, but this is not the place for it. To change what made a book a classic for it's 30th anniversary is insane. I can't imagine what they were thinking.If parents are afraid their kids can't handle these books in their original form, they have simply to not buy them books that are meant to be scary or maybe, you know, flip through the book before you hand it to your child. Which is a sad thing anyway, I've seen nothing good come of raising children in a nerfed world, but still.There is no excuse whatsoever to censor such an eerie, memorable, and nostalgic children's book."
+1,Not the Nightmare-fuel from my childhood,"Don't waste your time or money. Buck up and spend the extra for an original Stephen Gammell illustrated version. If you're buying it for a kid who may in fact be a total wiener, then by all means get this one. But then, why are you buying the little wiener horror stories?Stephen Gammell's version will help develop a child's hippocampus and exercise their innate terror response. This one is lame."
+1,80's and 90's children will be heartbroken...this has been completely ruined by new artwork...bring the old stuff back!,"Half, maybe a bit more than half, of the fun and uniqueness of this wonderful collection was the awesome terrifying artwork...If it still had the old artwork I would definitely buy this for my future children...but alas, it has been replaced by generic boring illustrations similar to every other book...I am 20 now, but these amazing stories along with the scary artwork will always be in my memory and I remember them very fondly. they did not scar my memory or scare me to insanity. They sure were scary but not enough to completely get rid of them! I will never buy this version. I'd rather pay for a used copy of the older better version but never this one...I am kind of heartbroken they got rid of it as it was so perfect the way it was. The parents who complained about the old artwork should be ashamed."
+1,No original illustrations = garbage,"This is just abysmal... Taking what was THE definitive horror trilogy for the 90s and changing the artwork because tightwad parents disapproved. Don't let your kids read the books if you don't like them, but ruining it for EVERY kid born after 2000? What a sign of the times... Family Guy/American Dad in the Simpsons spot, Twilight saga in the X-Files spot, Hunger Games sweeping Battle Royale under the rug, and now this..."
+2,holy crap.,"This book was so incredibly scary. It could've been just me being scared easily, but they should change the name of tis book to ""Stories to Scare th Crap out of Kids""Seriously."
+1,These are not the Stephen Gammel illustrations!!,"I was extremely disappointed when I found out about a reprinting of Scary Stories with a new illustrator. Like many adults I grew up reading these books by myself and with friends. The best part of reading these stories was turning the page to see what sick illustration was next. They creeped you out and I know I am not alone when I say that as an adult, they still creep me out. That's what is so fun about them to this day. I lament that this generation of readers will read a version of Scary Stories with watered down illustrations because uptight and squeamish parents have tried to ban these books from libraries. I have the originals and I will keep them for posterity."
+1,A watered down version of the original,"I'm sure the editors at HarperCollins thought by changing the powerful (and controversial) imagery of this book, they'd sell more copies. Nothing like compromising art and expression to sell out.1/5 stars for this homogenized shadow of the original book."
+1,Worthless Edition.,"Without Stephen Gammell's artwork, these are pretty close to worthless.Why would they EVER replace the original, incredible artwork? The reality is, Harper Collins, that Stephen Gammell's artwork MADE these classics.The artwork now is unoriginal, not the least bit frightening (or artful), and does nothing to complement the stories.Huge mistake. Someone should be fired. At least five people should be fired... and blacklisted.This is an atrocity.Prospective buyers: go buy the other versions! Oh, that's right, they're extremely expensive. I wonder why, Harper Collins? You fools.And again for good measure: you fools."
+1,Missing what made the original versions great: The art!,"Alvin Schwartz's stories always played second fiddle to Stephen Gammell's art. Without it, this book is not worth anyone's time or money. Avoid it and seek the originals."
+1,Not the original illustrations!,"Shame on Harper Collins for re-releasing these books without Stephen Gammell's artwork! These ""new"" drawings are awful and ridiculous. Buy The Scary Stories Treasury instead, as it has all the original books intact."
+1,Buy the Original Version,This version does not include the gruesome illustrations of the original that still haunt me every once in a while. The book has been controversial because of the uncensored gore and terrifying images. This version is compromised fluffy camping-trip stories.
+1,Also displeased with the new art.,"As another child who was scarred by the terrifying art style in the original books, I was extremely excited to hear about the re-release of these classic stories. The books arrived today; lo and behold the original art has been replaced with bland, uninteresting art that would be better suited in an R.L. Stine novel.A wasted purchase..."
+1,NOT THE ORIGINAL ARTIST!,"Because I remember loving and being absolutely terrified at these books when I was a kid, I recently purchased all 3 and just received them today. To my horror (and not in a good way) I found that they've published them with a DIFFERENT ILLUSTRATOR! With all due respect to Mr. Helmquist (the new guy) and certainly to Mr. Schwartz (the original author), these books were made for me by the art of Stephen Gammell. I'm sure they did this because so many parents tried to get the books banned in their day because of the ghastly drawings, but this is really a tragedy. I would suggest looking elsewhere for original copies of the books as they should be seen. Don't buy them here - you'll be missing out on part of what made these books so wonderful in the first place."
+2,scary,"This book was great.It was scary at some points, but other times it was a little dull.They also had a wide variety of stories like the first one.They also had many new topics.If you thought the first one had scary stories ,then you should read this one."
+2,"Childhood favorite, rediscovered","When I learned that they were redoing these books with new, tamed down illustrations (Google it and prepare to be saddened), I remembered how much I loved these, as a kid, a teen, and still today. I knew I had a 3 book box set somewhere, but after not being able to find it, I decided to find replacements online. After ordering, I discovered my old set, but having 2 lets me loan them out to others. These are the most fantastic horror story books for all ages, and the illustrations are truly unsettling. Prepare to be creeped out in the best way possible!"
+2,Scary stories you'll remember for years,Horrifying and haunting short stories illustrated with mentally disturbing sketches. I used to pull this book out at slumber parties and we'd all freak ourselves out. I still remember some of the short stories to this day.
+2,The best book to scare you and your friends,"This book is the best book ive read in my entire life. I love the book because it has scary,funny short stories that will scare you and your friends. And the good thing about it is that it is an enjoyable book not a long boring one about one thing only. And it has really cool pictures with the story so you can know what is happening.It is easy to read and to understand the stories."
+1,Be Cautious with Young Children,"This may be an awesome book for children who are not too sensitve and love to be scared. However, for the more senitive child, it can be very disturbing. A teacher read some of the stories to my 4th grader's class months ago and he is still having trouble sleeping. The pictures are what has bothered him the most. He can't seem to get them off his mind. So, be selective about with whom you share this book. You may have some unhappy parents if you choose to read it to a group."
+1,new art is garbage,"This is being written mostly in protest of the re-print. The stories in these series were always a little dull. But the art, the art was fantastic, and now they've taken it away. I dont have my old copies any more and now the old books are going for outrageous sums. I wanted to get these books for my kids someday--not any more."
+1,The art is a joke,"This isn't the original art for these books. They hired a cheap hack to make the illustrations ""less scary"". The original had a better artist and better illustration. Dont waste your time on this pussified version."
+1,Scary Stories that are no longer scary.,"The original books contained haunting, even downright frightening illustrations that still disturb me to this day. They made these stories scary. They were original, artistic, beautiful and downright horrifying, and have been replaced by bland, boring, and shamefully dull. If you want something that will scare you, find a copy of this book with the original artwork by Stephen Gammel."
+1,These are not the books you grew up with...,"Many of us remember being on a wait list at school or at our community libraries to borrow these horrifying gems. Yes, the stories themselves were spooky. Seeing some of our local folklore in print just added to the eerieness. The most important contributor to the scare-factor was the incredibly grotesque pieces of art that accompanied each story. This reprint features a new, popular artist; however, the illustrations don't have that same terror-inducing quality as before.For me, I think the reason is that there was a lot of mystery in Gammell's work, while Helquist's just doesn't leave anything to the imagination. In Gammell's work the picture is set up so that it is happening TO YOU. In Helquist's work, the perspective is such that you can see it happening to the characters. Just doesn't do it for me. You can google the images or check blogs to see for yourself."
+1,Illustrations are Terrible!,"First off, I must say that I used to read these books when I was younger (even though I'm still a kid). And the stories in this book are the original great stories, but the ILLUSTRATIONS the best part of the original version, have been CHANGED. That really sucks because the new pictures are so watered down they aren't scary anymore. The new title should be Not Scary Stories to Tell in the dark."
+1,Not worth buying--BUY THE ORIGINAL!,"I grew up on these books and the biggest part of their allure and charm was the nightmarish and frightening artwork by Stephen Gammell. I am EXTREMELY disappointed that they are being re-drawn with a washed out and flowered up style. Please take my advice and buy the original, it is definitely worth it, I promise. I think it is sad that some children will never know the original drawings because parents are too uptight and make a big fuss about them. Too sad. They are SUPPOSED to be scary, you know?"
+1,Another person who can't believe they changed the art.,"Reading these books left a huge impression on me as a child. The tales were scary, but the original artwork was what was truly horrifying. I loved these books and was looking forward to sharing them with my children when they are old enough to terrorize.It's inexplicable that the publishers would ruin this series by changing what give it its power. Terrible mistake."
+1,Do Not Buy This Edition,"Please do not buy this new edition of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The publishers have completely replaced the original dark, beautiful and terrifying artwork for pictures that are clean, kid friendly and safe. They have destroyed what made this collection truly special."
+2,"A LOT better than R.C. Welch's ""Scary Stories For Stormy Nights""!","A LOT better than R.C. Welch's ""Scary Stories For Stormy Nights""! Unlike that book, these stories are original (and not sad).My favorite story is ""The Hook"", because I enjoy scary stories about serial killers, and this one, like ""High Beams"", can happen, which makes it HORRIFYING!"
+2,NIGHTMARES,"YOU HAVE TO SEE HOW SCARY LOOKING THE PICTURES ARE IN ALL OF THE BOOKS!!!! THAT COULD DEFINETELY GIVE YOU NIGHTMARES FOR A WHILE.EVEN IN SOME STORIES. THERE WAS NOT A PICTURE OF THE WENDINGO, BUT THE BACK OF THE BOOK SAID IT WAS A FEMALE SPIRIT, AND/OR A CANNIBAL GIANT THAT KILLS FOR HUMAN FLESH AND ANTHROPOLOGISTS DESCRIBED INDIANS WANTING TO EAT FLESH AS A ""WENDIGO PSYCHOSIS"". {I'm sure that's how you spell that word}."
+1,Jake's,"I did not like this book because it was not like a complete story. It just had little mini stories in it. I also did not like it because some of the authors who wrote the stories did not finish them. One more reason is there are a lot of pages, but it is not hard so it makes it too easy to read.The book Scary Stories is a book filled with about 10 different stories. It is very scary andit just makes you want to scream! This book will scare its reader half to death.The type of reader that would like this book is maybe someone who watches a lot of horror movies. The reason is because it really scares you. The reader would also have a strong stomach because it is a gross book."
+1,"Scary when I was little, not years later.","I first found this book when i was little--and yeah, then it scared me more. I found it recently in barns and nobles, and wanted to buy it to re read it. Big mistake.This book is more hysterical than scary to me. I didn't even feel a little scared. Big disappointment for me. my advice? read it when you are younger, it might acutally be scary then."
+1,"Horrified, and not in a good way","To echo the sentiments of other reviewers, the orginal macabre illustrations were what made these books!, My highschool age son can't recall any of the stories but still talks about the ""super creepy"" pictures. Political correctness run amuck is the only explaination for the watering down of the imagery into something bland and banal. I truly hope the publisher reads these reviews if only to realize what a ridiculous decision changing the artwork was."
+1,Warning for customers,"Any storyteller can tell you that there's little point in telling scary stories without proper atmosphere. Scary stories are told at night around campfires or in darkness lit only by a single flashlight. When reading this book of folktales, you lose the advantage of total darkness and the timing and tone of a storyteller's voice. What made up for the lack were the strange and frightening illustrations of Stephen Gammell. This edition of the book replaces those with far tamer illustrations. Reading it now is akin to telling a scary story while sitting poolside at noon with all your buddies, there's very little impact or involvement for the reader.I hope someday that Harper Collins will bring back the illustrations that truly made these stories scary, but until then I cannot recommend this edition."
+1,This was just a mistake.,"Re-releasing this series with a new illustrator was a terrible idea and, frankly, completely missing the point of the originals. The stories themselves are a collection of sleepover tales and urban legends which, when taken alone, aren't particularly frightening. For those of us who enjoy this series, it was the original illustrations from the twisted mind of Stephen Gammell that made these ""Scary Stories"" truly scary; without them, the book is laughable. Helquist may be a talented enough artist, but he can't hope to duplicate the underlying terror of Gammell's illustrations."
+1,Big Thumbs Down for New Illustrations,"I love Brett Helquist. His illustrations for A Series of Unfortunate Events, for example, are wonderful. However, his work does not belong here. Stephen Gammell's illustrations are really what made these books the classics that they are (no offense meant to Alvin Shwartz). I will be looking for copies with the proper illustrations as soon as I can find them."
+1,Not the book from your childhood.,Stephen Gammell's amazing and terrifying art --the most memorable part of this series-- has been stripped and replaced with generic art by Brett Helquist in this edition.
+1,Bring back Gammell,"The artwork is the only thing anyone ever remembered from this series. Congratulations on putting out an edition that looks exactly like every other scary stories for kids book, instead of the ONE that literally everyone remembers from their childhood.Great way to commemorate the anniversary."
+1,My Childhood! :(,"While the stories are good, what made these books for me as a kid and most people I know was the artwork. MAN, they scared the crap out of me as a kid as well as everyone else. The new artwork is generic Harry Potter-esque and has none of the unadulterated creepiness the original one had. Get the ones with the original art folks, there is a whole new generation out there to be as freaked out as we were."
+1,Not the Best Version,"While Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark is a classic children's book, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, and find the original version with Stephen Gammell's illustrations.Alvin Schwartz's words and Stephen Gammell's drawings simply go together, and your children deserve to be treated to the full and correct experience granted by the combination of Schwartz and Gammell.Yes, Gammell's illustrations are more frightening, though no more graphic, than Helquist's. But that is the point! Gammell's work is more effective, it is REAL art, not merely illustration.For the sake of your children's AESTHETIC development, do the right thing!"
+2,"After 13 years, I still can't look in the mirror at night","My title should say it all, but I suppose I will talk a little here as well. This set of books is unbelieveable in the sense that Schwartz's storytelling knows exactly how to get to you. I'm a senior in college, and yet I still remember quite vividly reading the stories and being afraid to go near the back of our yard because it backed up to a field. In book two (I believe) the story of the thing in the mirror STILL gives me chills at night (my dorm room has a full-length mirror in it, and I hang my robe over it at night!)And, of course, my father knew just what to do to make me really remember the stories...like sneaking up behind me when I was feeding our rabbits at night at the back of the yard (next to the field, of course)I would highly recommend this collection of stories to anyone who is young at heart, or just wants to scare the pants off of their child (or sibling). The memories are well worth the cost of the books!"
+2,You Think the books are Creepy? Listen to the cassettes!,"I remember reading these as a kid and then buying all of them a few years later. The stories were great the illustrations were creepy, and like a lot of reviews, my little brother was scared of that picture in the haunted house story. well, ok it was pretty darn ugly. This is one of those books that still gives me the chills especially fro mthose pictures? oh what a warped mind that artist had but what creative drawings they are!Now, if you think the books are scary, try listening to the cassettes. i am in my twenties and the voice of the narrator and that creepy music gives me the willies. try listening to it in a room by yourself, and see how long it takes you to run for the door! The Scary Stories and More Scary Stories cassetes (i am not kidding) it is a kid's tape and that music will creep you out. listen to it! pick up the book follow along and see how long you last!"
+1,"LOVE the stories, HATE that the publisher destroyed the artwork","As a child, I was terrified by these stories and the accompanying illustrations. I was quite upset, upon buying this for my son, to find that the publisher had commissioned new artwork. I'm sure they thought it would make it accessible to a younger audience, and if you're an overprotective helicopter parent who doesn't want your kid to be scared, maybe they're right...but then why buy the book in the first place?I have nothing against Mr. Helquist - he's a very talented artist. But, his illustrations are far too tame for this book. I see no reason to have separated the stories from the original illustrations, and I'm spent the extra money to buy a gently used copy of the original book. It's equivalent to The Velveteen Rabbit or Peter Rabbit with new illustrations...an abomination, and NOT of the good, scary kind!"
+1,Buy the original.,"I remember reading these books as a first grader. First Grade! I loved them at the age of 7, and I love them now at 26. Yes, there were some sleepless nights, but that didn't stop me from picking up the book the next day! As others have said, what really stays with you is the art. To have taken the beautifully terrifying artwork and watered it down because some parents don't want to deal with their child having nightmares is a crime against children's literature. One star for this edition. The original gets five.I'm not sure if it's accurate, but I've read that the new artwork is for the thirty year anniversary of these books. Happy Thirtieth Birthday to Schwartz and Gammell's masterpiece. For your present, you get your teeth removed."
+1,Replacing Gammell's art is a mistake!,"This series influenced me as an artist in profound ways, and it was all because of Stephen Gammell's illustrations. I remember staying up late at night and just absolutely loving the how terrified it made me feel. It's very sad to me that children today aren't going to be able to experience the same thing because Gammell's illustrations have been stripped out and replaced by inferior, less emotionally impactful illustrations.I'm just happy that I went out of my way as an adult to buy multiple compies of Gammell's version before they were pulled from shelves.TO THE PUBLISHERS: Please make Gammell's version available to the public, so parents can make the choice about which version to buy their children. After over 3 decades, it would be so sad to see Gammell's version just disappear..."
+1,Disaster,The new illustrations are a complete disaster. The stories in Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark are fine. What made the book great were the illustrations. These new ones are a disaster and everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves.
+1,Gammell Made this Series Great,"With respect to Alvin Schwartz, there's nothing terribly inspired about the writing, but it is a children's book and I adored it when I was young. What made these books incredible, was Stephen Gammell's artwork, of which I'm still a huge fan. I was very young when I was given these books for the first time and I would poor over the images, staring at each one. And yes, they scared me. But that was the fun! They didn't traumatize me, they just scared me in a delightful way. Releasing a new edition of this work without Gammell's art is like slapping two plain pieces of bread together and calling it a sandwich."
+1,"Artistically censored, DO NOT SUPPORT THIS EDITION!","While walking through Barnes and Noble after Christmas, I was wondering how to spend my gift card. By chance, I decided to travel down memory lane and pick up the boxed set of my favorite scary story collections as a child. Horrified (in a bad way), I looked at the shell of the books I once loved as an elementary school child. The original pictures made this collection so unique! For whatever spineless reason, the publisher decided to replace the original ghastly pictures with tame and watered-down versions. Sure, the stories are the same...but the artwork just doesn't fit. It is blasphemy to mess with such perfection. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS VERSION BY PURCHASING IT! Instead, hunt down the originals and buy them. You will be glad you did!"
+2,Great for story telling,"While I do admit that these stories are no longer capable of scaring me, I also understand the fact that...this is a children's book. That being said, if you are not 12 and under, you might find some of the stories rather bland-- especially if you're a serious horror fan.Anyway, this book is great for campfire/sleepover/Halloween party-type settings. They're pretty short, but still quite enjoyable. My father read these books to my siblings and I as children during the month of October, and they scared the crap out of us.The illustrations....weird, scary, freaky stuff. Bottom line. In my opinion, the pictures are even scarier than the actual stories. I'm 26 now, and some of them still creep me out to this very day. So, if you're intending to read these stories aloud, then make sure that you show the pictures to add to the scare factor.Overall, I still enjoy this collection of stories. I highly suggest giving them a shot."
+2,This is an amazing collection of folklore!!!,This book came out a long time ago. I read it when it first came out and it introduced me into the world of ghosts and and lore. I was 12 years old then in 1982 and even now when I pick it up to read....it still takes me back to the feeling...when I first picked it up and sent shivers down my spine...in a fun way of course. The stories and the drawings were perfect together. A great book. I have all 3 volumes now and I hope he comes out with a 4th one soon.Thanks Alvin and Stephen for scaring the pants off of me when I was 12.
+1,Not what I remembered as a kid...,"This is a review for the ORIGINAL release of the book, not the reprinting...A majority of the writing seemed to be written by a child. Some stories aren't finished - on purpose - but its annoying, others are just down right silly. But then there are a couple ""classic"" stories, like famous urban legends that make up for some of those bad stories. In the end I'm disappointed in this book. I have such fond memories of it from my childhood, it's a shame I don't feel the same way about it anymore.For a more in depth review please visit my horror movie/book review blog in my profile"
+1,Good for younger readers,"[Written by my daughter] At thirteen and a half years old, I read some of these stories laughing at the end because they were so pathetic. I fail to see the gore in here. There are no descriptions at all, and the plots are uncreative. If I were younger perhaps I would enjoy it more. So if you are looking to get this for someone under fourth grade, by all means, they will enjoy it. But for those who prefer real, set up and descriptive horror, get a Steven Kind book or something. Of course, this is coming from a girl who is read stories about women who kill their husbands with lamb chops and then feed it to the detectives, but, you know, that doesn't make the book any scarier."
+1,Disappointed,"I was disappointed with this book. I expected ""real"" ghost stories with substance. The book only has short folklore legends."
+2,The BEST SCI-FI / Adventure book I have ever read. Great!,"Simply put, this book is what other writer strive to achieve. It has a little of everything: Fantasy, Adventure, Exploration, Mythology, Romance, and Scientific Theory of the day. Fascinating exploration of what is really in the unused 90% of the mind."
+2,History of Fantasy,"Very much in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs and H. Rider Haggard, Merritt was one of the early avatars of swords & sorcery fantasy novels. He emerged from the pulp magazines of the 50s to write novels which went on to influence a generation after him._Dwellers in the Mirage_ I found to be a very nice combination of all the things that make early fantasy readable. By turns sly and frightening and full of the high-hat adventure that characterizes speculative fiction of this period.Leif Langdon feels as though he never really belonged in the modern world and this feeling is confirmed when he disappears into a separate society hidden by a natural phenomenon. He feels strangely at home with this lost society and discovers the role that he was meant to play in life.Trainspotters may be interested in noting that Merritt went on sometime after this book to co-author a story with Lovecraft. After reading about the Khalk'ru I am certainly curious who was influencing whom."
+1,Average Lost Civilization Fantasy,"Dwellers in the Mirage (1932) by Abraham Grace Merritt - 222 pages - rating: 5.5/10The writing style is good and all the elements of a great story are present. If the author had simply written about two comrades descending into adventures in a hidden valley it would have been quite a fine tale. Unfortunately the plot was confused by having the main character not really know who he was half the time eventually leading him to abandon his friend completely.The reader endures a frustrating sense of unfocused direction, forever waiting for the plot to fit back together in a way that feels right. Perhaps the author felt that a simple adventure needed a twist of some sort. Well it did feel twisted, but not in a good way.Claus Kellermann2006 April 15Sci_Fi_Researcher@yahoo.com"
+2,"Course includes audio, but Amazon does not sell that part... yet.","This book is described on how-to-learn-any-language.com as ""the most comprehensive Estonian course available"". Unfortunately Amazon does not offer the 32 audio CDs/tapes that are integral to the course. Eight of the first nine units of audio are available free online at Indiana University. The complete course (text and audio) is available at Audio Forum and Multilingual Books.See you at the Song and Dance Celebration in July 2009!"
+1,Racism and Sex,"This would have been a very short book if all of the racism and sexuality were to be removed. I read it for an Appalachian Literature class, and I felt this book was so racey that I couldn't enjoy reading it. The vulgarity in it is also not necessary, and I feel that it should not be called literature because of this."
+1,A disappointment,"Is this an exercise video? It moves too slowly with too many breaks to give a decent workout to the intermediate bellydancer.Is this a dance instruction video? It assumes you already know a good bit about bellydance, and leaves the beginner to improvise too much.The only part I found helpful, as the previous regular user of several other bellydance videos, was the veil and finger cymbal portion. I'm thinking of buying some finger cymbals now!"
+1,Bellydance Magical Motion,"I am a first-timer and it can be rather intimidating to admit for an older woman in her mid-forties! I wanted a video that was decent, and this one surely is. Atea's moves were clear and it helped me to get a good start, but I quickly became bored with it because it lacked FLOW, and I was disappointed that the moves that she so clearly shows do not connect together to form a dance routine. This is what I am looking for. For a beginner to be expected to make a dance out of a bunch of new moves is unrealistic, and I will continue to look for a video that will offer this. If I am to dance like this in front of my husband, (which is mainly why I am learning) I would not be able to show him a routine by learning this video because I am a beginner and don't know how to put the moves together yet. The whole idea is BellyDANCE, and not just Belly EXERCISE, and with the CONFIDENCE I need to dance this way!"
+1,disappointing,"I was very dissapointed with the quality of this video. During the entire video, you could see the woman reading the cards behind the camera. The ladies did not teach any moves that you could not just make up on your own."
+1,very simple interpretation of bellydance,"I take group bellydance classes and have been to seminars and workshops. This is bellydance but only the very simplest form. Atea is ok and this is a good tape to start with if you are not sure how serious you are about learning. It introduces you to things like veil and zills but it does not instruct you on them. If you are sure you want to dance you should shop around spend just a little more money getting a tape from someone/troup that dances a style you are interested in and has a well known face and name. For example Fat Chance Bellydance for American Tribal style or Aisha Ali for African dance or someone well known for Egyptian or Turkish Caberet. If this is a serious investment for you-get a good tape, beginner or otherwise if you search around you will find several."
+2,Perfect introductory video,"This is a great video for learning basic belly dance technique.I am a professional dancer, and I recommend this video to women who are interested in learning how to belly dance.Atea has a very gentle demeanor, so the tape is not too intimidating for a beginner; she covers the basics well however, so that students who choose to continue with real-life classes have a good foundation to build upon.Atea covers finger cymbal (zil) patterns, slow (taqsim) movements, isolations and shimmies.There is a whole section (5 min. or so) at the end where women dance in different costumes, so that you can see how the moves can be put together."
+2,Very helpful,"I have been taking Belly Dance lessons for several years. I found this tape very helpful and the instructions clear. I think the intent of the tape is to introduce certain movements and let the viewer be creative. So if you are looking for a full workout you will not get it from the tape. You have to make your own. But that is one of the beauties of the tape. If you want to dance in the privacy of your home or if you are thinking of taking lessons, I think this would be great for you. It is a very gentle tape. Do not be fooled by the 1996 date listed here. That must be the reprint date, my tape said 1985 which explains the dated hair and makeup. Atea is not the most animated speaker but I think that is in line with gentle nature of the tape. I think the tape is very much in the spirit of belly dancing as it encourages the viewer to use her own style."
+2,Belly Dancer from L.A.,"Great video for intro to belly dancing and for reinforcing what you already know. I love this video, I also bought their Belly Dance Fast Moves, and Slow Moves, great, great, great, training videos. Also highly reccommend ""The Ancient Art of Oriental Belly Dance"""
+1,"beginners only, maybe","Beginners who would like a quick view into some dance might take advantage of this video. There is an attempt to cover a lot of ground, but none of it is done well. Altea is too angular, stilted and her dancing is not that interesting. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere for quality dance instruction videos. I will say that this is the first video that I've seen that touches on rhythm and zill work. The variety in costume is interesting, but is not worth the price. I recently acquired several of the Neena and Veena series of dance tapes. These are excellent beginner tapes, they are fun and interesting and they show a great little dance at the end as a reward for your work-out. This series would be a better choice for beginners."
+1,These videos are horrible!,"I'm sorry, but these are horrible for teaching belly dance. Atea is very stiff & stilted & her chorus dancers CANNOT dance! It is absolutely Scary!I have never seen anyone (in person or in a video) dance the way that they do in this video. If you are interested in learning to dance, please, choose another instructor!"
+1,It's a shame there are not 0 stars on ratings,Reasons not to buy this video:1. She reads from cue cards the entire time.2. She's extremely stiff and boring.I have only watched this video once in the two years that I have owned it.
+1,Scary,I have always wanted to bellydance and got this as my first video. It was not at all what I had imagined and quite frankly scared me. Bellydancers were always something mysterious and beautiful and graceful. Atea is awkward to watch and comes off quite bizarre. Not anything to want to imitate and strive to be like.
+1,There are far better tapes out there...,"If you are looking for a tape to dance ""with"", this isn't it.It's more like a documentary on dance."
+1,Frail White Women Wriggle About,"While the basic instruction is passable, the technique of most of the dancers, including the instructor, is mediocre to poor. What's truly terrifying is how frail and anorexic most of these women look. There's an unfortunate sort of L.A. starved-skinny bleached-blonde airheadedness to this production. Belly dance can be a powerful, grounded and grounding ethnic dance form; however this tape presents more of a ""wrap yourself in sequins and wriggle for your husband"" sort of vibe. Culturally divorced and ugly-American scary. Made me want to shave my head and get tattoos."
+1,should have known better,"For basic instruction this tape is OK. Her oral description of the techniques is clear. Atea is not relaxed at all in her instructions or moves. In the instruction part of the video she seems like a puppet controlled by strings. She is too skinny, unattractive and doesn't even have an attractive navel. She fails to hold your attention. Her other dancers are a bit better, but the whole tape seems so contrived and does not move with a natural flair. For verbal instruction, OK, for visual efects you can get much better. And the dance at the end is a real joke. Your money is better spent on Suhaila!"
+1,Not My Favorite,"I found this tape very disappointing, it was fun to watch once, but the amount of information provided was very small and too choppy. There are many belly dance instructional videos available which are more interesting, better taught and more informative about how to dance and which provide you with a workout as well. My recommendation is to keep looking."
+2,"Excellent introduction, not workout video...","I really got into belly dance workouts about 6 years ago and purchased this video at that time. I remember hating it and thinking that it was the most worthless video I'd seen. After falling off the belly dance wagon, I now lead a group of women who are learning to belly dance using instructional videos. In going through my collection I revisted this video and realised that it would have made a great introduction to the world of belly dance. I plan on teaching a new group next year and will use this video the first night for those who are interested in the history and basic moves. I am so glad that I gave this video another chance."
+2,Great Introduction - A classic,"This was one of the first Bellydance instructional videos on the market and I believe Atea did not have the in front of the camera experience and production assistance of many of the slicker more current videos/DVDs.Despite Atea's slightly stiff appearance and the somewhat dated aspects of this production, the essential information (and many of the bellydance fashions) are classic and have not changed very much at all. It is a great introduction to the dance, basic moves, history, and costuming."
+1,Unreliable,"Since I have ordered for this product and inspite of the company debiting the total amount for the product from my account, I have not recieved the product till date. The company promises to deliver the product in 12 hrs but its approx more than 3 weeks since the amount was debited but till now, the product hasnt reached me. The company doesnt respond to email queries and its toll free number (the only other point of contact mentioned from their end other than email address) always sounds busy and goes to voicemail."
+1,a trip to unreadable,"This attempt at discussing documentary film is fraught with difficulties for the reader. The prose is clumsy, circumstantial and muddled to the point that I found myself reading passages aloud to others for help. Unfortunately none was forthcoming.There is little excuse to buy this book when there are so many good ones such as those by Barnouw and Jacobs which area clear and informative."
+1,Bill Nichols should not be allowed to write,"Bill Nichols is full of words and empty of thought. You need a machete to slash through the tangled sentences in this book, and what you'll find beneath are simplistic, flawed ideas that aren't developed but buried under more verbiage. Nichols stitches suffixes and prefixes to ordinary nouns, creating monsters like ""situatedness,"" ""hyperrationality,"" ""reconceptualization,"" ""polyvocality,"" ""relationality,"" ""talismanic""(!), and the pseudo-literate's favorite word of all: ""juxtaposition."" Each of those words costs as much time to understand as a whole chapter of Erik Barnouw's book (which is succinct, informative and even humorous). Mr. Nichols should be sealed in a cave and his books slung into outer space, for they pollute the body of film knowledge. Don't buy ""Representing Reality"" unless you want to know how confused Mr. Nichols's reality is."
+1,"The original recording probably sounded good, but the mastering on this CD is poor...","Whoever mastered this CD had no idea what they were doing (this makes me wonder what other CDs on this label are like). They use about one-quarter of the dynamic range available with 16-bit audio. Five bucks is pretty cheap for the disc, but you get what you pay for in this case. I'd probably opt for the other Eddie Fisher CD that has multiple albums (one of them being a Christmas CD) on it."
+1,the other reviewer is right,"Unfortunately, there is a major problem with the sound on this album and it's so bad that it makes this album unacceptable and a waste of your money. What a shame! Although I can clearly tell there was nothing wrong with Eddie Fisher's performance of this set of songs; the sound quality (and probably the mastering) of these tracks is every bit as poor as the other reviewer states that it is.Therefore, I would recommend one of two alternatives. Diehard Eddie Fisher fans will probably want both! First, there is the very good (even though it's currently out of print) CD entitled ""Songs for Christmas"" by Eddie Fisher which has two bonus tracks by Frankie Laine. Second, there is the CD that contains the music from three of Eddie's record albums entitled ""Eddie Fisher Sings;"" ""I'm in the Mood for Love"" and ""Christmas with Eddie Fisher."" In short, you'll be much better off with one or even both of these two other albums."
+1,buying cd eurovision delux,It would be helpful if you could put what songs are on this cd as I have a few and wouldn't like to duplicate them.
+1,mediocre,"i didn't care for this cd. it is a Christian goth group that has disappeared and I can see why. not anything special. if you are a collector of christian goth, a friend of the bands, or a fan then get it otherwise don't waste your time."
+2,great,Great tools well made heavy duty can not beat then for the price would recommend to anyone looking for good tools
+2,Nice color,"I looked far and wide for a medium to light brown eyeliner pencil and this one turned out to be perfect. If you have blonde hair, you can look a little trashy wearing black eyeliner, so this is a wonderful find."
+2,Blade of the Ripper,"The title of this film was originally ""Next"". The film had a great plot and action which kept one on the edge of one's seat.It would be helpful to put the title ""Next"" by the new title so that buyers know that this is the same movie.Sincerely,Terra Schoenberg-JohnsonDave Johnson (husband)"
+1,The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh,"I'm not exactly going out on a limb to say this is going to be the same transfer used almost five years ago by NoShame films. The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh is a pretty good giallo, I'd give the film itself 3 stars. If you didn't buy the out of print NoShame disc this may be a good option.It will be interesting to see if this is indeed the same transfer from NoShame and if it will include the great extras from that disc. Also, if it isn't a new transfer and doesn't have the extras, it will be funny that the NoShame disc from five years ago was list priced at $19.95 while this is listed as $24.95!Time will tell but beware of this shady company, who charges more and gives you less."
+2,Product returned but replacement excellent,The product was damaged when received so I returned it. Received a phone call asking the problem and had a replacement within a few days. Appreciate the response.
+1,White Suspenders,The suspenders I ordered were just what I was looking for and they were delivered in a timely fashion in time for my boyfriend's birthday!
+2,SYNTHASIZED HARMONY,"ELECTRIC SYKCHURCH IS A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF TODAYS RAVE SCENE. WANDERING THROUGH YOUR BODY LIKE A FLOW OF POSITIVE ENERGY. ITS A GREAT GROUP TO LISTEN TO, WHEN THE SUN IS COMING UP, AT A DESERT PARTY. A PERFECT END TO A NIGHT OF DANCING."
+2,"HOLLYWWOD ""BAD BOYS""","The Bad Boys of Hollywood as you have never seen them before.This special breed lit up the screen with blockbuster films and their private lives did not pale in comparison.A gossip gourmets delight!Newly discover footage that will spotlight these lovable rogues as they lived out our fantasies.Marlon, Brando, Errol Flynn, Robert Mitchum, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, James Dean, Sean Penn, Steve McQueen, John Bulusi are all here!"
+2,Altitude IV,"I have been buying Hi-Tec for years. When I found the Altitude IV I fell in love instantly. This shoe fits great, has little break in time and still holds its sturdiness as it ages. Well recomended."
+2,Fine product,"I received my Hi-Tec Altitude boots and am very pleased. I had purchased a Hi-Tec product from a retailer some time ago and was pleased with the fit, in particular. The Altitudes are solidly made, fit very well, are comfortable and as waterproof as described. I have shopped extensively for waterproof boots for trekking through the rain, snow and slush of New York City. I walk 20-30 blocks a day in these and they perform very well. I have been unable to find a similar pair of boots at this price anywhere I have shopped. I recommend these highly."
+2,great 4 hiking,"The ""Fours"" recently purchased are just as comfortable and supportive,right of the box-as were my two previous ""Fours"". My first pair just wore out after four years of constant hiking. Unfortunately, the second pair, after two years of Catskill hiking lost its waterproofing ability but I believe that was so because of a seam opening between the uppers and sole; it has however remained my fair-weather hiking boot. My newest""Fours"" are terrific. I had to get them in second choice,black. I'll get used to them."
+2,Awesome hiking boot,These are my 1st pair of Hi-Tec boots and I could recommend them to anyone looking for a quality product at a great price.
+1,Not Good Anymore!,"I have owned these boots for years. They are very good Quality and very Comfortable. They lasted me winter after winter. In fact I had to replace the Laces 3 times. Now for the pair I ordered, not good as Hi-Tec has changed their manufacturer. The pair I own and love are made in China and fit like a glove. Assuming they were the same, I purchased a pair from Amazon (which is priced excellent) but they did not fit proper at all. The Boot is now made in Malaysia or something... and are no longer the same. Which is too bad. So as far as Amazon goes... ""flawless as usual"" Returning them was not a problem. Just beware of these boots. Try them on at your local Store to check the comfort before you buy online.Mark from Thunder Bay ON, CANADA :)"
+2,Excellent for the Price,"My ex bought these for me for $70 to get me into hiking here in the Cascades around Seattle (I have always hiked wearing regular shoes, but on flatter terrain in Northern California). I have always worn them with hiking socks and liners and they have been phenomenal. I think the longest hike I've done is 8 or 9 miles in a day, but I've done quite a bit of vertical including Mailbox and Snoqualmie Mountain and these have never let me down. After two years I can still slosh through creeks and melting snow and I've never gotten wet feet. The boots have held up well and look as though they'll last another year or two of hiking and snowshoeing."
+2,buyer of boot,"This is my second pair of this Hi Tec boot. The first pair lasted a very long time and was very comfortable the whole time. They break in right away. For years I was a die hard Danner buyer and I can say these beat my last pair of over priced Danner hikers hands down. (really they were more sneaker than hiker -I still love my Danner steel toes for a work boot) But my favorite thing about these Hi Tec boots are the eyes and hooks -THEY ARE THE BEST I'VE EVER OWNED. The laces last forever because the eyes and hooks are so smooth and rounded. Like I said, just bought my second pair -five star goodness."
+2,Great product,"Ordered these for my husband, it's his 2nd pair. He wore the 1st pair into the ground over several years so pretty good value."
+2,Good Deal On Amazon,"I have bought about 20 pair of these boots over the past 6 or 7 years. I usually buy them 2 pair at a time and wear one for work and one for good.Even when you buy them at the buy one get one half price in stores the price on here is by far cheaper than anywhere else.They are comfortable, waterproof, last a long time and are light weight."
+2,Seems like a nice pair of boots.,"I have only wore these boots a couple of times, so I may be reviewing them too soon. As other reviewers have stated they don't seem to need a break in period, but there is a certain ""learning"" period. I say this as a person who literally has worn nothing but tennis shoes for years. The learning is getting used to the extra weight and bulk on your feet. I bought these to be a part of my ""bug out"" plan. I will soon be going on a real hike on rougher terrain to see how they feel then. Plus until I have put many more mile on them to see how they hold up I can't say for sure how many stars they deserve. I give them 4 for now and assuming 200-300 miles from now they are still in good shape I would change it to 5."
+2,"Hi-Tec, the best !","Hi-Tecs are the BEST, the coloring has come out of these, now kinda of a weird green color (?), but they have a good tight fit, did a week in them @ Isle Royale last summer ! No complaints."
+2,Men's High Tec Boot,This boot is comfortable and gives me the ankle support I've needed for any type of hiking. I look forward to many years of use from these boots.
+2,Good Boots,Comfotable fit on the loose side. I use a heavier sock and works just fine. Recommended and would buy again.
+2,Only shoe my husband will wear,"Kudos to the Hi-Tec designers & manufacturers! My husband wears these daily for all types of situations. Easy to keep clean and looking nice. VERY durable. Almost no time to ""break them in"". Design has stayed constant. Run true to size. No need to change something that already works great. Will continue buying these in the future."
+2,Very good for the price,This boot fits to size and is comfortable. I would purchase again. I use to purchase boots from LL Bean.
+2,Wonderful,"Comfortable right out of the box. Well made. Durable. Can't vouch for the waterproofing of them, as I have learned many moons ago.....no shoes are waterproof. I refuse to test them, once you do...they never seem to be the same."
+2,Outstanding boot at a great price,"This is the first time I have purchased hiking boots online. I hike a lot. 40+ miles per week generally. I wear out hiking boots in about four months, and am getting tired of driving all over the place trying to find something that fits, and isn't too expensive. These are great! Comfortable right out of the box. Sturdy but still flexible enough to move with your foot. I have only just started with them - but at this price, and with the Amazon Prive fast and free shipping: I will be coming back here for more when I wear the treads off of these in a couple hundred miles."
+1,Overhyped?,Product reviews are very subjective. Based on the reviews of this boot I hoped for a great boot at a fair price. Instead I found the boot to be subpar in terms of comfort. They shoes were stiff and far too 'roomy'. My feet where floating inside them. I returned them immediately. I've had far more comfortable boots right out of the box.
+1,"Great boot, Sturdy, Comfortable, But those darn laces!!","They keep coming untied! If it wasn't for that I would give it 5 stars. The boot is waterproof, it is comfortable, wont give you calluses or corns. But they have hooks for wrapping the laces over at the top that no matter how you try and tie it, they will inevitably become undone! The first time: ""umm? maybe I should tie them tighter"", The second time: ""just a little tighter, Ugh it's cutting my circulation"", The third time: ""Ok this is ridiculous, let me try tying em different"", the unfteenth time: ""you m$#%^ stupid $%^ Boot from hell $%^&..."" lol I threw the boots into a lake and hiked in my sandals the rest of the way... Never again will I buy boots with hooks for tying...thanks for reading"
+1,Poor quality control,"I am writing this review after I confirmed that my first pair of these boots are bad with manufacturing defect. After reading all these excellent reviews about the Altitude IV, I purchased a pair with high expectations. However, my first pair had a defect in the left shoe. It lacked arch support and it was uneven on the bottom which made my foot hurt. At first, I thought it was just the insole which I put in another pair on top of what is in the boots. However, it did not help, and my foot continued to hurt. Today, I went to a retail store and tried out another pair of the same model and size, and the arch support is great in both feet with proper insole cushion. I promptly exchanged my boots.All in all, my point is that I am disappointed with Hi-Tec for making bad shoes and still allowed them to be sold. 5 star for these boots but 1 star for the poor quality control."
+2,Good enough,"I had to return the first pair, each side felt completely different in how they fit.The second pair fit well and are pretty comfortable, I imagine they will be better after break in. They seem well made. I gave four stars because I believe the insoles could be a little better.I bought the black, but after a hike on a dusty trail I realized brown would have made more sense. Oh well.As usual, Amazon was outstanding with it's service. Both orders were received in one day even with two day prime shipping. The return of the first pair couldn't have been easier."
+1,These boots are much darker than the picture,"Length:: 0:05 MinsI researched all types of hiking boots on the web, and these are the best. Good durability, comfort etc. I finally ordered the boots and waited. Finally the boots arrived, and yes they were very comfortable and arrived in good condition. Unfortunately the Dark Chocolate color is so dark that it is almost black. I am sure this will grow on me, but the picture on the web site is inaccurate and gave a false expectation. The picture is just a little darker than the CHOCOLATE color, but the reality is different. Actually the color is nice and it will hide the dirt, just not what I expected."
+1,Cheaply made boot,"Had these boots for a while. First thing i noticed the laces started to fall apart.I've never seen a boot sole so sparsely treaded a bit like a tyre on your car less rubber on the road less traction and its going to wear out quicker.Because of the sole when your walking the boot seems to fold on top of your toes very annoying. The inner sole has no arch support and not much spring my feet started to ache after 20 mins walking and lay haven't done that before, had to change them.Seems to run a size to big thats not much of a problem just wore thicker socks.Fine to wear in the middle of winter but in the summer just to hot to wear, even when i put on thinest socks i could fine.They don't seem to breath at all.No tag or loop on the back to help pull them on even my running shoes have them.Buy timberland at least lay are real leather and better soles same price!"
+1,Not comfortable,These boots are water proof as advertized but they are not comfortable. I had to get some inserts just to wear them for a day. The lace hooks do not grab the shoe lace and hold so it is a pain just to lace them up. I would not recommend these to anyone.
+2,good boots,"i usally buy these boots from famous footwear and pay like 80 to 90 bucks so i found them on amazon alot cheaper, thanks"
+2,Great boot for the price,Just got back from a 9 mile hike in the Smoky Mountains. These boots did great. Very comfortable and held up well on the terrain. Highly recommended.
+2,good shoes,"was given a pair of these shoes used,worked in them in my shop welding/ machining/auto & truck repair for about 6 years. very comfortable & rugged. this is why i went online @ located another pair through amazon. so far this pair is exceeding my expectations. my thanks to AMAZON & HI-TEC: heavyhaull"
+2,Happy Feet,"These boots have that classic hiking boot style to them. The NuBuck leather looks great and the boots are comfortable and seem well made. I'm not really a hiker. I just like to wear hiking boots in the winter and these are perfect so far. I wear them everyday and I like them so much, I was thinking of ordering another pair!"
+2,as good as advertised,"Yes, these boots are comfortable. They soften after a few miles of walking. They keep your feet warm and dry, especially with my smartwool socks. Order your normal shoe size, they will be just right with medium weight socks. I won't wear these around the house, running shoes are more comfortable. These will be for hiking, their intended purpose, which they do well. These were the best value that I could find anywhere."
+2,quality hiking boots in good price!,"I found this boot very light and comfortable plus the fact that it's waterproof. it fits perfect in my size, it's warm and breathable too. I liked the colour very much and I was very pleased to find the product in such a good price, compared with other hiking boots that they are not waterproof at all. So far I haven't had the chance to try my boot in a heavy terrain like mud or snow but I believe that they are made for such surfaces."
+2,Warm & Comfy,"These boots are some of the most comfortable that I've ever worn. Even after being on my feet for more than 6 hours my feet felt good. The boots are very warm which is kind of a draw back since I live in Las Vegas. However, after a day of work I was pleasantly surprised to find my socks were still dry. These would probably be best suited for cold climate hiking, but they work pretty good in the desert. Well worth the money."
+2,Great boot. Light but rugged.,This boot is well constructed for a light weight boot. I experienced minimum break in time with no hot spots. Good support and quite comfortable. I have not hiked in wet conditions so I cannot speak to the water proof feature. The boot runs true to size. I would buy another pair if these were damaged or lost.
+2,BEST SHOES EVER,"I WORK IN A MEAT DEPARTMENT,AND MY FEET WERE ALWAYS COLD AND WET.I ORDERED THESE BOOTS AND I PLAN ON GETTING A FEW MORE PAIRS.THEY KEEP MY FEET WARM WHILE BEING VERY COMFORTABLE AND DRY..TOOK A WHILE TO GET THEM BUT THEY ARE WORTH IT"
+1,Right Boot Defective,"The right boot sole was defective, had like a ridge on the outer edge making boot very uncomfortable to walk in. Return and refund procedure was painless. This was the second pair of these boots that had defective sole."
+2,Great boots for the price,"I bought these boots because my $40 Wal*Mart boots were not getting the job done. These provide excellent support and are very comfortable. I bought them 1/2 size large and they fit perfectly. Don't get these boots if you are going to be working in the cold a lot; they breathe well and are great for cool to hot weather, but it does not take long for your feet to get cold on a day that never gets out of the 30s."
+2,Great purchase,"Purchased these boots on Amazon two weeks ago. They were delivered in about 3 days and the fit was perfect. I have found them to be lightweight and very comfortable. And most important to me, since we get lots of snow, the boots keep my feet warm and dry. These boots delivered!"
+2,A really good pair of shoes,"These are really good shoes. Great look. Good comfort. No break-in. Very sturdily built. Good price. True to size. The only thing is that, for me, these may not be for general wear. They don't breathe at all (since they are waterproof) and can get a little sweaty and uncomfortable if you are indoors for a while. Driving with these shoes has been a little difficult because there is less leeway for the ankle to move, or rather, it takes some getting used to. I am thinking I should have really bought the ""Low WP"" version."
+2,Hi-tec Hiking Boots,"Like them. Very lite and comfortable. Dry. I'm a now-and-then day-hiker and had only worn them once in the woods. There was a problem of soreness under the top, inside gromets on both boots. Got a suggestion of re-stringing the top gromets from my daughter-in-law, and it worked when I wore them all day running around locally. Suggest including some alternative stringing techniques in shoe boxes."
+2,What a great boot!,"This is the second pair of Altitude IV boots for me and I can't imagine a better hiking boot for my purposes. I hike hilly, wooded areas daily and wear these boots throughout the year. My previous pair lasted three years and the only problem is the lining of the heel wore out. They are now my work boots.They look good and lace up well. Break in is immediate. I don't walk in rivers, but waterproofing lasted a year before needing treatment. Their lightweight and durability amaze me. The only thing that concerns me is that Hi-Tec might stop making them by the time I need another pair."
+2,Great Boots!,"Bought these boots to replace a pair of New Balance boots at twice the price that didn't hold up. These boots are easily more comfortable and are better built. Even though my current pair are still in great shape, I'm tempted to buy another pair in case they become discontinued."
+2,Hi Tec Altitude 4 mens boot,Comfortable boots that are indeed water proof and actually do breathe. They seem to work well for the winter wearing anything from cotton socks to solar socks depending on the outside temperatures. It should be noted that they do not have a slip resistance sole so they can be slippery on smooth wet surfaces. I haven't had a chance to use them in warmer weather to see fully how well they breathe. For the price they are a very good buy.
+2,"Yes, they are waterproof!","My work takes me out in bad weather frequently, and I really need a boot that will keep my feet dry. I have suffered through 3 different pairs of ""waterproof"" boots that gave me no protection--you get what you pay for, I guess. Someone suggested I order from L. L. Bean, and I was getting ready to fork up the dough, when I saw these in an e-mail from Amazon. They are not fancy, but they ARE waterproof! And, after an initial breaking-in period, they are quite comfortable. I am thoroughly satisfied with these boots."
+2,Good backpacking boot - for a while,"I tried on several more expensive backpacking boots before settling on this one. I have high arches and this boot fit and felt the best. I've put 70-80 miles of backpacking on the boot, including some hard, heavy miles. So far the boot is holding up fine. And they feel great - like I'm walking on cushions.The only downside so far is the leather has worn more quickly than I expected and the waterproofing seems to be wearing off - even after an additional waterproofing treatment.Update:My left boot stopped being supportive after about 90 miles of mid-weight backpacking (with 30-40 lbs). These boots are probably just not durable enough to rely on for backpacking."
+2,Hi-Tech,"This is an excellent light-medium weight boot. I wanted to find a reasonably priced hiking boot for weekend trips. This boot meets all of my expectations. It is light but sturdy, waterproof but still ""breathes"" and it fits according to the size listed. This is not a heavy boot for large pack trips but should be more than enough for light trips.The seller delivered as promised and gave link for tracking. I would defintiely buy from this seller again."
+2,Great hiking boots,"Pros:- Light weight. I am used to military grade boots and this feels like I am walking bare feet. And it doesn't look it in the pictures- Arrests the ankles and keeps them for twisting- Comfortable soul. 5hr hike over rough terrain easily- Does not oven roast my feetCons:- I would have loved to see some stitching going around the shoe. I know glue has come a long way, but I still don't trust a glue only shoe. So I brought mine in to have it stitched. Sorry Hi-Tec I won't be buying another one in the next 3 yrs."
+2,Very happy,So far I'm very happy with my boots.They fit well and seem very well constructed.Time wiill tell how they perform but so far so good.
+2,Hi-Tec Men's Altitude IV Hiking Boot,"Delivery time was excellent. The comments others have made about the boot running narrow are correct. I ordered a wide but while the boot fits ok it does feel tight in the width. The first couple of times I wore it on short hikes it was comfortable, but on a 3 hour hike it rubbed off the skin on the side of my left heel. Also, the boots have a very stiff sole. However, walking in wet snow the boot remained perfectly dry. I'm new to hiking so perhaps this is normal, but the boot leaves something to be desired as far as foot comfort goes."
+2,reboot,Great boots. Never had better. Hold up well and definitely keep the water out. Nice and warm in the New England winters. Highly recommend these boots.
+2,Hi-Tec Boots Altitude IV,"This is my 2nd pair. This pair was stiff and needed some break in, but feel great now.Would recommend"
+2,Excellent boot,"This is the boot I've been buying for general purpose for 10 years. An excellent boot - wide enough for my wide feet - fit well right out of the box - leather is tough enough to last many years and out sole is very close to being a 'mountain' out sole. Good support, good shank, good cushion. this my boot of choice of work and light hiking."
+2,Excellent Mid-range Boot!,"I just now purchased on Amazon my third pair of Hi-Tec Men's Altitude IV Boots (over the course of 10 years). I live in Minnesota and have found these boots to be excellent in all types of weather, year-around. In addition to wearing these boots every workday on my warehouse job, I do a lot of weekend hiking, camping and exploring of the North Woods and have never been disappointed with these boot's performance. When worn (and sized) for a good pair of extra cushioned wool socks (I buy Smartwool Trekkers Series), these boots are warm enough for shoveling snow and are also comfortable and cool enough for summer wear. It is a perfect light, all around utility boot and I highly recommend them. They are the only boots I have ever literally worn out (they never failed due to workmanship or materials). I just replace the shoestrings with a good quality boot lace and they ""keep on running""!!"
+2,Excelentes botas.. excelentes boots,"Excelente producto, quedo muy satisfecho con el producto y con Amazon, por la puntualidad en la entrega,la calidad del producto, zapatos muy comodos, resistentes. Excelente muy recomendable."
+2,Big Improvement After 30 Years!,"I only buy boots every thirty years. These are lighter and better feeling than the heavy clod-hoppers they replaced. My only complaint so far (I've only worn them once to date) is that the bow-part of the laces tends to slip behind the tongue of the boot, coming to rest on my socks."
+2,14 YEARS OF LOVING THIS STYLE,"My husband loves the look, fit, comfort, and durability of these boots. He has been wearing the Hi-Tec Altitude IV in Dark Brown for at least 14 years. He enjoys working outside and gives these boots a run for their money. The waterproofing works great. A pair of these last him at least a year. The dark brown doesn't show the wear and the boots generally still look ok when he throws them away, but he actually wears out the padding in the soles. I order these boots at least three pairs at a time, because I'm scared they will stop making them. I want this boot that he loves to remain popular and not be discontinued."
+2,Hi-Tec Boots Work for Me,Had an older pair that lasted for about 6 years. I loved them and sought to replace them with the same model. I got them and they broke in pretty quick. I am happy!
+2,Great Boot,These Hi-Tec Boots are excellent and very good quality.I use them while I am a rural carrier. they are a great work boot.I recomend to all. Peter.
+1,not good,3 months with them and my left boot it open in half i think the glue they use is not good i mean 70 bucks for 3 months is not worth it
+1,Cheap Boots,Oversize and they pinch my legs. I had to trim the top 1/2 inch off the boots to keep my legs from bleeding they hurt so bad. Cheap Crap but a notch better than Walmart boots.
+1,VERY NARROW,"This pair of boots are too tight and between sizes is big jump,i don't know if there is any other way I can stretch them a bit,they are also only made for soft soil , asphalt concrete will finish them too fast"
+2,hiking boot,"We bought these for my husband. He has a rough time with shoes of any kind. These needed some time to be broke in but beyond that are very good. Good price - good value for the money, we think."
+1,Horrible,"Don't know what all the people who gave these boots a great review were thinking but these are not great boots. They did arrive on time but they are not worth the saved money. First off the boots had spots around the lower edge(where the boot and the rubber bottom meet) where there were huge holes where there was missing glue. Tried them on anyway and took them off within 2 minutes off walking around my house. They were the most uncomfortable boots I have ever tired on. They were so bad my feet and ankles hurt for an hour afterwards. The ""insole"" they put in the shoe is a joke at best. It feels like you are walking on a piece of granite. Would not recommend for anyone looking for any boot that they want to actually wear."
+1,Not As durable as i hoped,Lasted about as long as a pair of boots from wally world for half the price. I live a on a small farm and I do some welding and construction. I guess for a city slicker they will last a life time.
+2,Good,This product arrived on time and in excellent condition. These boots have a good arch and seem sturdy. They do look a little cheaper than I anticipated. The tread is great. Size runs true.
+2,Boots,"I have an old pair and they are great in the winter and comfortable. SoooooI ordered a second pair for this winter and by the looks at the snow fall yesterday, it was a good choice."
+2,Hi-Tec are the best shoes,This is my second pair. First pair I wore until the soles were paper thin. Still use them about the yard. Second pair was deliverd quick. Fantastic waterproof feature and comfortable. I occasionally spray shoes to keep them in top notch condition. I high recommend these boots. They are perfect also for hikes as I have wore mine on the AT everytime I visit.
+2,hi-tec mens altitude IV,"great boots even works great while walking up wet boards!!! buy this product you will not be sorry, well made and true to size."
+1,Heavy and Stiff,"I'd ordered these boots based on decent reviews and price. I rarely return purchases to Amazon but I did return these. The boots were fairly heavy, stiff and narrow. I get that new boots will be stiff but both the uppers and lowers were too stiff for me. I returned them and bought Adidas boots with Gore Tex uppers which were much more comfortable, flexible and light with good sole traction."
+1,not up to her standards,not nearly as good as her usual work if your hoping to hear her forget it it is a pale comparison with authors who don't have her style
+1,Is this a junk book?,"In the name of science, you will try to prove with propagande;if you really want to decode how junk scientifics manipulate the world: go http://nomorefakenews.com and do not buy this junk BOOK!"
+1,"I'm great, everyone else stinks","I am sympathetic to the perspective of this author, but not to his arrogance or all of his smug conclusions. He is too much the demagogue for my taste, liking as much to degrade as to disagree with his adversaries. This is well beneath the normal standards of his sponsor, The Cato Institute, which usually holds to an exceptionally high standard.I much prefer the similar but far more intelligent and respectful works of Warren Brookes and Julian Simon. They were so good they didn't require ""attitude."" In contrast this author is frequently on TV, the perfect medium for the condescending sneer which is his mien. This book doesn't belong on the shelf with Henry Mencken, who wickedly and hilariously debunked quacks. Pass on this and buy ""The Vintage Mencken"" to read his evisceration of chiropractic."
+1,Junk Book :)),"If you are a big fan of industry PR campaigns, then this book is for you!However, if you are a critical thinker that is interested in evidence and facts, this book is Junk.Interesting note: The author is affiliated with organizations that are funded by major industries such as 3M, Chevron, Dow Chemical, etc. He is most likely writing what they are paying him to write (e.g. their point of view)."
+1,"Don't fall for the ""junk science"" scam","Steve Milloy, author of this book, is a Washington, DC, lobbyist who has represented just about every polluting industry imaginable, especially the tobacco industry. If you doubt this, read the book Trust Us, We're Experts! by Rampton and Stauber, who have pages on Milloy, CATO, American Council on Science and Health, and their PR campaigns to smear health and environmental concerns as 'junk science' waged by evil public interest groups and activists like Ralph Nader. Pure industry propaganda."
+1,Shameful,"The author is funded by the big industries which explains the selection of certain topics and the huge bias it reflects. No matter how many good reviews and bibliographic citations appear here, the ideas expressed reflect corporate interests and not scientific knowledge. Always look at the source!! Research very well where this people's funds come from and that will tell you a little bit more about the real issues."
+1,Shows fans are starving for Kate Bush recognition,"I am a big fan of Kate Bush. I have collected all of her music, including her cameo appearances on other groups; yet I cannot agree with the other reviewers regarding this CD.The only good thing about this album is that most of the artists did indeed attempt to render original, different versions of Kate Bush's wonderful songs. However, I find their talent a little limited.Listening to this album made me a little sad, as it made me wish that a real tribute album to Kate Bush were released, with versions by artists such as Peter Gabriel, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Morrissey, Annie Lennox, Phil Collins, Tori Amos, etc...The fact that this album was highly rated by other reviewers shows how desperate fans are for more recognition of the talent, uniqueness, and influential nature of Kate Bush's music (especially on some rather popular female artists that followed her)."
+2,What a lovely treat!,"Quite frankly, I'm suprised that no one has ever done a Kate Bush tribute album. Given her cult following and ecclectic catalogue, and the number of recording artist who cite Kate as a major influence, it's an project that's more than a little overdue. And Tom Dunning rises gloriously to the occasion. Clearly everyone involved in this album considers this a labor of love, and it makes for a delightful listen.Some of my favorite tracks? ""There Goes a Tenner"" is rendered in trippy-hippy-hoppy-happy fashion - clever and fun. ""Hounds of Love"" is just lovely to listen to, perhaps even better than la Kate's version. Those who chose to cover the B-sides have my devotion, as those are among my own personal favorites. And the tracks I didn't love, well, I didn't love 'em to begin with.Simply put, if you're a fan of Kate, you owe it to yourself to add this to your collection - and if you're trying to introduce any of your friends to la Kate, this album could only aid you in your cause."
+1,"""Desperately seeking..Kate""","Well at first when I purchased this album I was so full of hope, curiosity and impatience, because I admit I am starving for some new work of Kate Bush--hint, hint)and I know I am not alone on this one. Anyhow, I listened to it again, and again, and I realized that this is unfortunately not it. I really liked the remake of ""Suspended in Gaffa"" that was my favorite, very original (that's why the record is not 1 star), but then I quickly skipped to listen to the classic ""Running up that hill"" and...I cried, I am sorry but the remake was well below average. I agree with another reviewer who expressed the wish of having high profile artists performing Kate's awesome art, I am surprised why they haven't done it so far...However no offense to the artists who did take up on the challenge of performing Kate's songs, more power to them, however I wish they came up with something better."
+2,An Excellent Look Into What Motivates Students Of Ballet.,"This is a very new ballet documentary with many interviews of students and parents on the joys and sacrifices of dancing ballet. There are many fine scenes of dance routines and the technical proficiency of these dancers is very impressive, indeed. Such is the state of ballet in the 21st century! Several aspects are covered, such as training, family support(or the lack of it), competition, injuries, and eating disorders. This is certainly long enough(almost two hours), but my only criticism is that in many of the interviews we see the person seated in a chair for almost the entire segment, instead of having them talk over scenes of dancing. As a ballet dancer myself, when people start to talk about dancing, I want to see dancing while I listen to them(or else I feel the need to get up and dance myself!). There certainly should have been enough of available footage for this. As it is, it is still an excellent, American look at ballet."
+2,I needed that....,It is a good book for review and modivation. Technique is well explained. Makes a great read for beginner and intermediate fly fisherman.
+1,an offbeat non-standard method of casting,"I would not buy this again - it teaches a non-standard supposedly ""new"" methof of casting"
+2,A detailed exploration into the issues of female self-protection,"Expertly written by Paxton Quigly, ""Stayin' Alive: Armed and Female in an Unsafe World"" presents a detailed exploration into the issues of female self-protection. On page after page the reader will discover practical advice on handling diverse threatening situations, critically important commentary to which they may refer when finding themselves in such positions. The problems of rape, molestation, and undesired groping are effectively dealt with through the mean of furthering of education of the reader with what Paxton Quigly has to offer her readers. ""Stayin' Alive; Armed And Female In An Unsafe World"" is a very strongly recommended reading and instructive, practical guide for women seeking their own form of defense from sexual predators and physical abusers."
+2,For my Daughter!!,Bought this for my daughter. Good advice for most anyone! Be able to protect yourself . . .the police just show up to clean up the mess!
+2,Paxton Quigley is a realist,"When women ask me about safety and firearms, this is the first book I recommend to help them on their terms."
+1,Maybe good for beginners,"Paxton Quigley's book is a compliation of parts of other books on firearms self protection. It's a bit overdone, and probably would scare the average woman thinking about protecting herself. Women seem to have special problems protecting themselves. They usually do not want to hurt anyone, and they will do all most anything for a baby or a family member before they will do anything to protect themselves. However, women that are able to continue to practice with a hand gun, usually become quite proficent. They know that they don't know, and they listen to instructions. Most men think they know it all already."
+1,Not Quite A Piano Book,"I was looking for a piano songbook for childern to play on a piano. I should have realized it was not just the songbook from the price. It comes with an electronic toy piano. The songbook is play by numbers and this did nothing for somebody that is learning to play piano. Very disappointing. Age level is pre-school, before able to read."
+2,Great movie,I think this is a lost David Lean treasure and it is one of Mitchum's finest works. He was a really good actor and I am glad this movie is showing up again and getting good reviews. I think the academa award going to John Mills was a BIG mistake his performance does not hold up over the years. There is a fun book you should get that explains all the complications that went on with the making of this movie that should be included with the DVD
+2,Great Movies,"I had last seen this movie when it came out in 1970. The plot, scenery, acting are as good as it gets. John Mills' performance as Michael earned him a well deserved academy award. He had to spend hours every day just on make-up.As time goes by people pass but their art stays with us forever. Most of the actors in Ryans Daughter are long gone. This movie that was initially not a critical favorite has stood the test of time and is in my top ten along with such movies as Kelly's Heroes, The Graduate and so on. Watching it on VHS format didn't diminish a thing."
+1,Ryan's Daughter DVD,We were disappointed that this DVD would not play on our regular DVD player. We were able to play it on our computer. There must be something different about the format. Jim Jones
+2,Ryan's Daughter,"I loved the movie 40 years ago and I love it just as much now. A recent trip to Ireland made it even more moving. The openingscene of the Cliffs of Moher was just as beautiful as when I saw it on my trip. Much of the dialog about the ""troubles"" in Ireland went over my head when I saw the movie as a young women, hovever they made a real an impression this time. Christopher Jones is still great to look at. Recommend it highly."
+2,One of my favorite movies of all time.,"While this movie was not ""highly acclaimed"" when it was released, back in the late 1960's or early 70's ""I think,"" I have always like it and watch it about once every two or three years. It is the kind of movie that you never get ""fully bored with.""On a scale of 1-5 stars, I give it only four (4) stars, since it is one of those movies that many ""action junkies"" would not like; even-though, it actually has quite a bit of ""lower key action"" and beautiful phototgraphy to support it.My bottom line is: ""If you liked Dr. Zhivago then you will, or should, like Ryan's Daughter."""
+2,BEAUTIFUL,THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILMS I EVER SAW. VISUALY STUNNING. IF YOUR A FAN OF GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHY DO NOT MISS OUT!!!!!!!!! THIS FILM WON THE OSCAR IN THAT CATEGORY FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY IN 1970.
+2,Where Is The DVD?,"How can such a beautifully filmed movie directed by David Lean not yet be available on DVD? The superior quality of DVD over video tape would lift this film to the level of how it played on the big screen when first released. The storms, the Irish coast and just about every other scene filmed would look so much better on DVD. John Mills gave his finest performance in this movie and won a deserved Oscar.It would be a fitting epitaph to his memory if the film distributors reissued Ryans Daughter in DVD. Nearly all of David Leans other films are available in DVD format. Why not this epic film?"
+2,When oh when!,"Each month I scan the ""new"" issues to see if the studio has issued this first rate movie onto DVD but to no avail! when one sees the amount of rubbishy films now being re-issued, it really makes me angry, I guess the reason being the fact that Ryans Daughter was panned in the States, but hay Yanks, how about we Brits? the film was well received over here and is still regulary screened on TV. Freddy Jone's photography should be reason enough but add Sarah Miles, Bob Mitchum, John Mills, where is the problem?"
+2,FOR THE SERIOUS COLLECTOR,"Beginning with ""Bridge on the River Kwai"" in 1957, the only David Lean film I would rate less than 5 stars is ""A Passage to India"" and I would give it 4.8. ""Ryan's Daughter"" is simply one of those films that any serious creator of a DVD library should have on his/her top 25 list. It is so spectacular that, for the life of me, I can't imagine what has taken so long for it to arrive in DVD format. As with all his films, Lean's cinematography is truly unequalled, but there isn't a single ingredient with which one can find reasonable fault. ""Ryan's Daughter"" is what filmmaking should always be and so rarely is."
+2,best of david lean,Ryan's Daughter one of the best cinematographic delights of the 20th century. An outstanding international cast provides truly the most marvellous of characters and depth of storyline. A truly emotional rollercoaster for the viewer with seductive influences. Great.
+2,Beautiful Epic,"I saw this movie when originally released in 1970.It had always left a strong impression upon me.Seeing it 42yrs later,is a real treat.It had created a profound impression upon me in '70 but years later it had softened a bit.The depth and beauty of Ireland is quite evident.Robert Mitchum,is stellar in this role.The story is timeless."
+2,Stunning cinematography; gripping story,"A very, very long movie that will hold your attention with some of the greatest cinematography, ever, and a well-told story of passion, intrigue, and haunting evocation of what is truth? One of the ten best movies of all time. Extraordinary!"
+2,ROMANCE SET IN NORTHERN IRELAND,"Ryan's Daughter (Two-Disc Special Edition)David Lean's very interesting romance set in Northern Ireland in 1916. Robert Mitchum is almost type-cast as the sleepy-eyed and plodding village school - master, who marries young Sarah Miles. Christopher Jones is the British Officer who has an affair with Sarah during his stay in the village. But there are only two real stars of the show - the beautiful, sweeping scenery and John Mills, who won a supporting actor Academy Award, for his brilliant, sympathetic portrayal as the hunch - backed village idiot. Production designer, Stephen Grimes, obviously inspired by David Lean's extravagance, creates an entire village to use as the main set. Trevor Howard and Australian, Leo McKern are also very good in their roles."
+1,ryan's daughter,The DVD was fine - it would be useful if you explained about the regions and how you have to change your dvd program to watch the dvd.
+2,Good,I originally saw this movie on TV back in the late 1970s. I like the cinematography and of course the acting is superb. However I think the beginning and intermission could have cut out where all you get is about 10-15 minutes of orchestra music with a still picture of Ireland's countryside. Especially at the end of disc 1 where the music goes non-stop and then you realized that the movie continues on disc 2.
+2,Compelling and haunting,"This should have been a classic. I saw it originally in the 70s and decided recently to rent it...I wanted to know if it had the same appeal.....if anything, it was far more beautiful than memory served. the scenery is spectacular, the acting suberb! They don't make movies like this anymore! Pour yourself a nice glass of wine and settle down to a very entertaining movie."
+1,Lean Pickin's,"Beautifully photographed but over-produced historical women's picture on an epic scale. Yes, it has its fans but so do those dime-a-dozen bodice-ripper romance novels on supermarket racks. Still, gorgeous cinematography and a lusher-than-lush musical score can't disguise the fact that this David Lean misfire is an overblown snooze of elephantine proportions. A pallid Sarah Miles manages to suggest what Julie Christie might have done with this part, horribly miscast Robert Mitchum plays a flower-pressing milquetoast and a dazed-looking Christopher Jones is so bad his voice had to be dubbed. However, John Mills received richly-deserved Oscar for his portrayal of village idiot struck dumb by plot inanities he witnesses in mute silence. No wonder he's speechless."
+1,Irish movie,The lead actress does a poor job of acting.Was recently in Ireland and stopped at the location of this film.
+1,customers beware,"When I purchased this product, I thought I was getting a good deal because of the cheaper price. However, once I received it, I knew I had made a mistake. I've been using this product for several years now, and I knew just by looking at this one that it wasn't right. The texture was incredibly thin, and the color was much lighter -- something that could only leave me to believe that maybe water had been added to it.Lesson learned -- spend the extra money -- you're paying for quality!"
+1,Worst quality I've seen in a long time,"Pretty cheap for a Hi8 camcorder, but quality is unacceptably poor. The zoom lever is hard to operate, and when you put in a tape the mechanism makes tons of noise, really making you nervous. LCD screen is a little flaky, deciding to quit working occasionally so you have to turn the machine off, wait 10 seconds and turn it back on. It also destroyed a new TDK Hi8 tape this past winter. I think I wasted my money, and look forward to getting a Sony this summer when I get a new job."
+1,Samsung 8mm video camera,The on/off switch is stuck. I cannot therefore record or review tapes. I pried the switch and made a temporary contact and confirmed that the camera can record and play-back I would like to be able to return it for full credit or have it repaired.
+2,Great Budget Camcorder,"I wanted to record all the new things my 7 month old son is doing. I'm also broke. I need a good camcorder without spending a fortune. I looked into eBay and even used camcorders. When I read all the good reviews about this product, I thought I'll give it a shot.With the first use, our family fell in love with it. For the price, you can't beat this deal. The picture quality is a whole lot better than what I expected. This is my 4th Samsung purchase and everyone so far has been a very positive experience. I wish this camcorder has some ""advanced features"" like USB connectivity so that I can download movie clips to a computer. But then again, I didn't have the extra [money] to spend. In couple years, I plan to buy a digital camcorder but for now this will suffice.Bottom line:For 1st time buyers, this is a good start. It's not the best camcorder but definately a good one. It's worth the money."
+2,Good for begginers,"I was looking for a good camcorder for beginers. This one is perfect. It is not the best camcorder, but a very good one. I gave it 5 stars because the price is cheaper than it should be.It is worth much more than it is."
+1,Not worth it!,"This camera semed ok at first... but less than a month after I bought it, the eyepiece viewfinder broke and only displayed a white screen. In bright light (like outside) the entire screen is unfocused and a light object being filmed ends up looking like you filmed the sun, it does not filter the light very well. The battery lasts for about and hour and fifteen minutes when the viewfinder is open; this is not so great when you are out and about and cannot re-charge.This camcorder is the lower class model for Samsung, overall I thought it to be cheap and a waste of money. For only a few dollars more you could get a reliable Sony.The camera did have a few pros though, the mirror, negative, mosaic and art effects on the DSE button were fun, but not worth the hassle the camera gives overall. My advice: DON'T buy IT!"
+1,Malfunction after short time,The camcorder worked only a couple of times.Then the playback picture was totally .......
+1,"Awkward controls, below-par reliability","Like Korean cars, this Korean camcorder does what it says, but it's not something you'll be proud to own. The controls are awkward... even Sony's compact minidv camcorders have better buttons. The video quality is sub par, and my unit, which I received as a factory-sealed gift, broke after about 6 months, a first for all the Asian electronics I have owned. For a little bit more money, you can buy much better camcorders from Japanese manufacturers."
+2,"This is definitely a ""MUST HAVE"" in your collection...","Two things alone on this album from Jason Robert Brown are all you need to be satisfied with the purchase.1) Track #3- ""Someone to Fall Back On"" is one of my all-time favorites of his. It has such a catchy, but soothing, melody line that can't be passed over.2) Lilias White bustin' it out once again on ""Coming Together"" -- adding a glorious rich sound that fans of her will love to play again and again.Few composers/storytellers can tap in to emotion with such satisfying melodies as this gifted musician. Anything he records will gladly be added to my iTunes b/c I can't get enough. Truly wonderful."
+2,You MUST buy everything by Jason Robert Brown!!!,"So hello. This is Grant, a performer and music lover. I've followed Jason's music from the big stuff that everyone knows to the little shows like Urban Cowboy in Coconut Grove that not everyone got to see. This CD is a MUST have. Jason's excellence and genius shines through with such variety in this newly released CD. His adaptability is shown best in Parade, and his fantastic ability to write songs for starving singers comes through in The Last Five Years and Songs For A New World, but if you just want a great CD to listen to with fantastic variety and all around genius, this is the CD to get. This would make a great gift for any open music lover. Don't forget to keep up on his new works. He's a busy guy and is often coming out with new original music. Also look out for his new website!"
+2,U need this JRB CD!,"This compiliation of songs from gifted, Tony award winning composer Jason Robert Brown is a feast for the ears. For JRB fans, it is a chance to hear his signature style music and witty lyrics up-close and personal, without the constraints of a musical's plot. For newcomers to Mr. Brown's music, you'll get a taste of everything, from the gospel sound of ""Coming Together"" to the big band swing of ""Grow Old With Me"" to the spirited rock/musical sound of ""Getting Out"". My favorite is the ballad ""Someone to Fall Back On"", which he often uses as an encore at his live performances. The energy in the band and vocals captures the feel those live performances . This is a 'must-have' CD!"
+2,Another Aw Inspiring Career Move,"Just when you thought JRB couldn't get better he does. The music is greatly appealing to a wide range of listeners. Of course if your a fan you already have it. If you are not familiar there is something for everyone. It isn't the stereotypical musical theatre album. It has a wonderful rock/pop feel with musical theatre sensibility as only JRB can seem to produce.One of my favorites is Over. A tremendous song about a soldier who just died in the desert of some war torn country (just pick one). It is touching, poignant, and somehow even patriotic.So anyway run to get this album because it will be a classic and if you are not into musical theatre it is because you haven't heard it executed like this."
+1,OK,I really like songs for a new world and the last 5 years. was excited to purchase this disc but was kinda disappointed. lacks the edgy variation and creativity of the others. not bad and the cover track is fun--just not up to the success of the other jason robert brown work.
+2,excellent resource,I am fortunate enough to have Lake Douglas as an instructor. He has forgotten more about landscape architecture than most people will ever know. I love going to his class because he has a genuine passion for the subject and almost limitless knowledge. Buy this book. You won't be disappointed.
+2,BRIO Curved Track,BRIO is the most durable and has the best quality wooden train on the market. Another must have for train extending. We have about 10 sets of these. It makes it really easy for our son to build whatever he wants. Another great product.
+2,really good release of the ORIGINAL 1957 LP!,"I think too many people are assuming that they are buying a compilation CD when they pick up this release. In fact, this was the original album released in 1957. Ella gets top billing becuse she was the biggest of the three ""names"" at the time. These sessions were laid down between Jan 4, 1956 and April 30, 1957. Each artist gets a chance to showcase their talents and it is apparent that, when they all get together for the few numbers that they all share, they are really swinging and having a great time. Basie's band was in top form, the arrangements were wonderful and the vocals are spot on. This is a terrific window into the past."
+2,Great Fidelity 1956 1957 Swing From Basie and Williams.,"What we have here is the crack ""April In Paris"" era Basie band with one Ella F track singing with Joe Williams on ""Too Close To Comfort"", a bunch of tracks with Joe taking the lead and a few great swinging instrumentals and a few alternative sides.The whole album works well, great sound,exciting music,especially if you like the croon of Joe Williams.The famous ""Joe Williams sings CD"" with Basie is considered the better,no arguing that fact, but this CD is a nice addition to your library.Great blowing on the 3 versions of One'O'clock Jump here make it all worthwhile."
+1,Good print quality - bad mechanism,"I bought this printer new, when it was HPs top of the line. I have been very disappointed in it from day one.The print quality is fine. The duplexer is a joke. It needs the bottom of the page to grip the paper, so it can not print on that area. The driver software gives you two options to deal with this - print everything at about 90% scale to squeeze the content into the printable space, or re-sort the pages allowing the SW to move the page breaks. Neither is appealing, so I found that I reverted to manual duplex mode - taking the paper out and reversing itself myself.The biggest problem I have with the printer is frequent paper jams. Even when using HP brand multipurpose paper, I find that the printer jams about 25% of the time. In the quest for speed, the paper load mechanism is just too fast, pulling in many sheets of paper instead of just one."
+1,Lousy,"This has to be the most horrible printer in the world. If I could give it -5 stars I would. I just got a new digital camera and of course just got this printer. Now when I print my photos it has blurred lines through it and is all messed up. Its print quality is horrible. It may be a bad printer - but HP is no help at all. They keep saying to install new drivers, when it is clearly a hardware problem. I want to throw this thing away, unfortunatly I got it on clearance and I'm stuck with it. Don't buy this pile of junk."
+2,Older Craftsman Garage Door Opener.,I have an older Craftsman Garage Door Opener. Had replaced the gears to my garage door opener and it would not work right. Would only move a foot or so and stop. Looked up information about what could possibly be wrong and it suggested that the RPM Sensor Assembly probably needed replaced. Replaced it and it now works like a charm. Was much cheaper then buying a whole new automatic garage door opener.
+2,Got 'er fixed,This was one of the most simple and cost saving things I have done. instructions were exact and took longer to put cover back on vs. change the part.
+1,Product Performance,RPM sensor was defective. The lift motor would not stop running with the new circuit board installed.I removed the new circuit board and replaced it with the old one and everything seems to be OK now.The part is so inexpensive it's not worth returning.
+2,Worked like a charm,My garage door was not working for 4 months.And did some research and bought this product.Right away the garage door started working great.
+2,RPM Sensor Assembly,Great purchase. I was so frustrated and I couldn't figure out what was causing my garage door to reverse direction after just a few feet. This was an easy fix. Everything was packed well and shipped fast
+2,Customer service,The item is excellent and that was exspected and it resolved the issue. But the seller is very customer focused. Thanks
+2,Best Computer Acessory,"A year and a half ago, I purchased everything I needed for my first computer. I did a lot of research and went way wrong with highly recommended Dell computer. But, based on what I could see at the store (the clerks at CompUSA are not too eager to help) I bought this printer. It has been the best purchase of my computing experience. Photos are flawless, as is everything else I print with this printer. It seeems to do what it is supposed to and musch more incredibly well."
+2,Fantastic Photo Printer,"This has been a great printer for me. I regularly print both 4x6 and letter size photos. The quality is outstanding, and the automatic paper sensor is a good feature. I had absolutely no problems with set up. The only improvement would be to print borderless."
+1,Envelope Feeder Never Worked,"I have a small business and it was important that the envelope feeder work well. From day 1, this has been a nightmare. Components of the printer block the envelopes/labels and they don't feed properly. If you use internet postage, you lose money with the misfed labels/envelopes. I'm very disappointed and am shopping for a new printer now, only a short time after purchasing this one."
+1,My mistake,"This printer has been a nightmare. First I can not usemy Visioneer scanner. They say it is not compatable.I removed a jammed paper, and since then anything I print,such as invoices, checks and such, come out with blotchedprinting and paper tears. I get NO help from technicalsupport(They're learning). No 800 number, which means youhave to call CA on your buck.I used to swear by HP. Now I am convinced that theirproducts are close to junk. My opinion is STAY AWAY!"
+1,Poor customer support,"The printer worked fine for about a year (no borderless prints though). After 15 months it started jamming every single time that I tried to print. I expected a ... repair bill (replace the roller) since the printer is out of warranty. According to HP, no 1215 printer can be repaired. Their only option is an exchange. They will send you a new HP 1215 for [price] (retail is [price]) and you return your old one. Apart from a ... coupon this is the ONLY option. Buyer beware."
+1,Recipe for grief,"Until this product, I was a huge promoter of HP printers, but the HP 1215 apparently was designed with little attention to Apple compatibility. Unpredictably it refused to print first in 0S9 and then in 0SX. I'm frankly sick of downloading and reloading new drivers only to find they don't work and/or freeze up my entire computer. Because of this printer I've cleaned off my entire hard drive, lost valuable files and programs, and still wound up with a non-functional machine. It's been in my closet for 6 months, and I'm considerably happier with a new bottom-of-the-line Canon printer."
+1,Hate This Printer! Annoying messages to reset it !!!,"I had had two HP printers. Both broke in the same places - where the paper shoots out from the printer; the wings or the ""arms"" which guide the paper from the printer - both broke easily.Also I get an annoying message on my computer that the ""yellow box marked !"" is on and therefore I have to exit out of the printer mode and reset the yellow box so that the ! is deleted. Then go back into the printer mode. This is so annoying that I am never getting an HP Printer again.If you look on the instruction book, the annoying message can never to resolved - only by resetting the message yellow ! again, and again!!!!!!!!"
+1,Hp Customer Care! A Joke!,"On 04/03/02 I bought a new printer hp photosmart 1215, it installed perfectly, now, suddenly it decided to stop dead!I have contacted Hp Customer Care re the problem....timeout settings...no help availadle...also my PC tells me there are now no drivers for this device installed! How can this be???"
+2,Worth the wait,"This album is worth the wait. Great vocals accompanied by rocking fuzzed out riffs. Sounds like the perfect cross between Unida and Kyuss. The cd hasn't left my player yet. The only problem I have (which means 4 stars instead of 5) is that its fairly short. It really only has 7 tracks that total under 30 minutes. That aside, any fan of this genre of music will love it. The cd flat out rocks all the way through."
+1,Unfortunately Cannot Do ZERO stars,"This is not a book. It is nothing more than the postings from an AOL message board that is actually from way back in 1994. What a joke. I don't know who wrote up the ""publisher's review"", but talk about a mislead. Each page is like a separate posting from this ongoing thread and is for the most part very boring. The so called author is simply one of the posters who got involved in the postings at some point. That's it. The so called author tries to constantly instigate controversy, especially with one other poster. Probably for the purpose of creating the controvery of being able to get this book published. Though how he found someone to publish it is beyond me."
+1,Can't Believe This Was Even Published,"Talk about junk. Who would publish somethng like this? I see that it was published by some unheard of publishing company in Lakewood, Ohio? What other garbage have they published? I can find nothing about any other books published by this ""so-called"" publisher. Only some kind of religeous tracts tye stuff. The earlier reviewers have lready hit on the faults of this book. While the book indicates that permission was obtained from AOL to use these postings, how abot all of the individual posters? How many of them simply used a username that was the same as their e-mail address header? And how many of them were embarrassed when friends or family may have stumbled across this and recognized them and their postings. Postings that were assumed to have a certain degree of semi-privacy? Shame on AOL and shame on this so-called author for simply copying months and months of postings and copying them into a manuscript and then somehow getting it published as a ""book""."
+2,This player deserves more US air time,"I fell in love with Brasilian jazz my first trip to Rio. I've been there many times and was always amazed, visiting the little clubs, listening to a lot of great players. I don't remember how I found this guy, but, understanding music 'from the heart', Leo understands, and plays it that way. In my view, he is one of the most sensitive sax players I've ever heard - check out #3 on Black Pearls, you'll see what I mean..... I think it would be a great project for Leo to hook up with Bob James and Fourplay, and let Leo play, I mean feature him, write and produce songs that bring out his talent, give him lots of freedom. I rated this 4 stars, simply because of a couple of songs I skip pver, but all in all, it's great listening. And as a bassplayer, I've spent hours playing along with him."
+1,"The ultimate ""touchy-feely"" book.","This book contains such advise as writing down personal affirmations which you will repeat to yourself at the beginning of each day:I am calm, prepared, and entertaining.I am fit and beautiful.I am humble, patient, and compassionate.I am enough, just the way I am.If this kind of advise is your cup of tea, then this is your kind of book."
+1,I was better off with Alexandra Stoddard....,"Very much like Alexandra Stoddard's books, too much alike. Stoddard's books are less wordy and still get to the point. I stopped reading this book when the similarities became clear, been there done that. If you are looking for something in the ""guidance"" area, try Stoddard. She has many better books. I have some and re-read them often for refreshers and finding the ""gems"" I forgot about."
+1,too small to read,"My rating of one *is not a reflection of the story or the gorgeous illustrations; but, on the unreadable digital version. Shame on the people who will profit from selling something with an unchageable font size that is too small to read. It was obviously scanned in and formatted on landscape view with two hard cover book pages per one narrow digital page. The font and the page size can't be enlarged. I'm really disappointed with Amazon for not only selling something of such inferior quality and even more disappointed with them for highlighting this product as a daily deal. :-("
+2,A classic favorite.,Paul Galdone captures the story just right with his wording and illustrations. This is a must-have for my grandchildren. You can't go wrong with a Paul Galdone illustrated folktale.
+2,A short story....,"A wonderful story but somewhat short. Take out the illustrations and the total story would be two or three pages long. But I love some of the old tales and I love cats, so this was a must for my library. The Puss In Boots reminds me of the tricksters of Native American tales. Enjoy!"
+2,A well earned Caldecott,"Puss in boots is always an enjoyable tale, probably because it is so based on wit.I really enjoyed these illustrations they are glowing and friendly, making one feel very comfortable as they turn the pages. Puss is adorable, the expressions that our fine illustrator manages to convey through his feline features are just fantastic! Time and time again I was always dissapointed when I found a page that the lovely cat was not on.A wonderful additition to any collection of books for children or lover of fairy tales."
+1,Not what I expected,"I purchased this for my granddaughter, we love reading together. The print was WAY to small and no way to make it bigger."
+2,Very good price and quality.,"This fiber optic (cable) is paired with StarTech.com 10/100 Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter Multi Mode SC 2 km (MCM110SC2)StarTech.com 10/100 Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter Multi Mode SC 2 km (MCM110SC2)and has no loss of signal, once the bends in the run are expanded."
+1,Boring,"Gorecki, as usual, is striving for profound angst, but for the most part this Quartet just comes across as boring. The second and fifth movements are terrible. The first movement develops some tense themes that Gorecki could have explored further, but he drops them midway to revert back to his usual droning. The third and fourth movements are the only ones with character, with the latter developing a decent amount of bittersweet sadness."
+2,Deceptively good,"Just to be clear: the album is uniformly quiet and just consists of electric guitar without lots of special effects except long sustain. The genius of the record is that MazzaCane can bring out so much with minute details -- muffled string noises, minute pitch changes, perfect arhythmic timing of notes. Don't mistake apparent simplicity for emptiness, as another reviewer did. One of the most moving records I've heard, with a rare, sad, clear quality. I'd recommend this as a first album by this artist (he calls it his best too)."
+1,There's nothing in the Airs,"The samples sounded interesting, but a few spins revealed that there's really nothing of substance here. While I'll concede Connors sounds like a proficient guitarist, he's just not really playing anything here. The Airs pass by like a breeze, leaving nothing memorable behind. It is not substantial enough to be either good or bad."
+2,A well written and thought out book on Risk Management,This book provides practical and insightful look at risk management and how it can benefit companies. Reading and understanding this book should be a pre-requisite for any person going to take on management position.
+2,A Must Read for Risk Management,"This book is not only about the theory of enterprise risk management, but also a summary of the author¡s experience in practicing risk management for more than twenty years. And what is more, there are several case studies that are deeply analyzed in the book. It is because of this that I think it is an excellent work on enterprise risk management. In addition, it is interesting that the Balance of the Yin and Yang in the Chinese traditional philosophy is applied as Lesson 7 by the author. It is a must read for all business managers and students who want to pursue a career in risk management."
+2,Fables from India Well Presented.,"Pancatantra the ancient book of fables, is an interesting collection of animal stories composed in India around the third century of the Christian era. It has been one of the first Indian classics to be translated into the western languages. Therefore these fables with their relevance to political, moral and religious life have become widely known and acclaimed. Patrick Olivelle the chair of the department of Asian Studies at the University of Texas in Austin, equipped with necessary expertise and familiarity with the subject matter and language, has translated these fables and rendered them in plain everyday language, though with all their complexities, for the sake of the American readers. The very informative introduction and extensive explanatory notes make the text fairly simple and easy to understand and relish. For those interested in the Indian classics, this storybook is a wonderful gift."
+2,Good translation.,This is an eminently readable translation though I still prefer Arthur W. Ryder's translation. I believe Ryder's translation is currently out of print.
+2,"Great Update of, and Supplement to, Strunk & White","Similar in style and tone (and usefulness) to Strunk & White's classic ""Elements of Style"". Short, pithy, intelligent. Lots of examples, followed by Professor Lasch's thoughtful, penetrating, often witty comments. Recommended for all undergrads."
+2,Characteristics of Bad Writing,"Plain Style was written in 1985 by Christopher Lasch, a history professor who was frustrated with his students' lack of writing ability. There are six sections:Elementary Principles of Literary ConstructionConventions Governing Punctuation, Capitalization, Typography, and FootnotesCharacteristics of Bad WritingWords Often MisusedWords Often MispronouncedProofreaders' MarksApparently Lasch's frustration with students went beyond just their writing skills. ""I keep simplifying my course in 20th century American history, but the students keep getting dumber faster than I can simplify it,"" Lasch wrote in a letter to his father. ""Every year the illiteracy gets worse.""The current book was published after the author's death and includes an introduction by Stewart Weaver. The introduction is disproportionately long, taking up 42 of 121 pages."
+1,"I appreciate what he attempted, but...","I appreciate what the author was attempting to do, but do not feel the book succeeds. It is too dry to read on its own (as a sort of William Safire-style curmudgeon rant on language), and not comprehensive enough to be a useful desk reference.In addition, the first 30 or so pages are actually a biography of the author (who died a few years ago) by one of his colleagues. Perhaps to someone researching Lasch himself (who was, admittedly, a renown academic) this material would be interesting, but it isn't in the context of language reference."
+1,Unable to install,"My title says it all.I am running Windows XP with all service packs. AMD Athlon 64X2,4 GB Ram 2 hard drives, tons of free space."
+2,Decent book for its time.,"This book was written in 1923, and I have an original copy I bought online from some book site.It is worth the read, and it has some history to it. (Names, old addresses, etc.) but because of it being in the early 20th century, the information might be outdated.A good classical read on the subject none of the less."
+2,A great dance groove.,I haven't as of yet come across another album with such a wonderfully mellow techno-jazz beat. One of the best music purchases I've ever blindly bought. Especially good for those listeners who enjoy a hauntingly beautiful women's voice laced throughout their beats. Cannot reccomend this album strongly enough!!
+2,Summer classic,"It's been a good year for Liverpool's The Coral. A mere number of months after their stunning debut comes this, surely one of the singles of the year. ""Pass It On"" is their state of the universe address, a plaintive plea for understanding. It begins a little like The Beatles' ""You Like Me Too Much"" but soon becomes its own thing of beauty. Far more low-key than anything on The Coral, they seem to have dispensed that elemental quirkiness which so defined their earlier work. Frontman James Skelly is the real star of this track, his magnificent vocals squarely front and center. Anticipating their forthcoming Magic & Medicine album, ""Pass It On"" is a summer track for the ages and The Coral have done it again. Was there ever any doubt?"
+2,hard to find - but worth it,A progammable thermostat that you can actually set differently for each of the seven days - perfect for people with non traditional schedules. And the 'off the wall' setting capability makes it very convenient to set up.
+2,Get rid of cycling,"I was sick of the constant cycling my cheap programmable thermostat was doing. It would cycle my furnace and A/C every 5 to 10 minutes regardless if it needed it. This one let's you adjust that cycle temperature. I adjusted it so now it can have up to +/-2.5 degree F swing. So if you set 65 it will kick on at 63 and shut off at 67. It can be adjusted so it stays at a constant temperature as well, but I was trying to get rid of the constant cycling during cold weather. Great product so far."
+1,All 3 with unusable LCD screens at night,"We have 3 of these Lux systems in our sprawling house. All 3 have in a few short years had the LCD screens become unusable at night with the incorporated light. The programming part works well enough, The LCD is ok in a well-lit area, but we need to use a flashlight every time we want to adjust them. Not surprisingly, we adjust them less often. It is very frustrating and seriously compromises and otherwise good product."
+2,Excellent book to guide women through the divorce process,"This is a thoughtfully-written book by two experts that answers all the questions divorcing women should be asking themselves, from whether to hire a lawyer or mediator to how to manage money and a household after the divorce. Written by women for women, it describes what to expect at every stage of divorce and includes very specific information on how and where to get additional help and support. I would definitely give this book to a friend who was contemplating or going through a divorce."
+1,Irrelevant for some state & women,"I found this book almost entirely irrelevant and in sore need of update. Nowadays, many states have ""no fault"" divorce (e.g., Colorado), the men's movement has changed culture, and MANY women are career women who are the main bread-winners of the family. This book takes NONE of that effectively into account. Therefore, the book was a total waste of money and time for me. I do not recommend it for any career woman and dedicated mother who is the bread-winner and in a position to need to pay maintenance, lose significant assets, AND lose parenting time despite being BOTH primary parent and primary breadwinner. This book needs to catch up with the times."
+2,What Every Woman Should Know About Divorce and Custody:,This book was a god send. It helped me with so many issues. I found it to be a true survival guide with advice that works. I purchased the book months ago when I was first separated. Now my ordeal is almost over but I still keep the book by my nightstand and refer to it constantly.
+1,only about custody!,"This book should be titled 'What Every Woman Should Know about Custody Battles'. I found absolutely nothing helpful about a basic childless divorce in this book. If you are going through a divorce and have custody issues, this might be okay for you. If you have no children, don't even bother."
+1,Awful,"I bought this book for a friend going through a divorce, luckily I read it first. In a section about a father not being involved with his children they accuse the mother of not making him feel welcome, in a section about court they advise women not to wear short shirts or make-up and it only gets worse. This book was written to convince women to stay married so they don't loss their children."
+2,What Every Woman Should Know About Divorce And Cusody,"This is the most thorough and informative book on divorce issues that I have read. As a divorce attorney, I am always curious to know what other attorneys are thinking. Ms. Smith's perspective and commentary mirror much of my own experiences and conclusions. The book is easy to read and filled with relevant, realistic examples and practical advice. I highly recommend this book to both nonlawyers, who have a reason to learn about this subject and to lawyers so they can refine and expand their knowedge of the divorce process."
+2,"This book is a real roadmap, precise and thorough","This book is an indispensable tool for any woman who is facing (or contemplating) a divorce with custody issues and who doesn't know how to even begin the process. It's a ""comfort"" book in the sense that it is precise and reassuring--almost a roadmap to follow-- especially when life seems out of control. This manual is a great resource to share with friends."
+2,From a Man's Perspective,"I am soon to be beginning the process. I will be initiating it. I read this book to gain insite into a woman's perspective and possible strategies.I guess if you haven't read or learned much, this book can have some tremendous value. If you're somewhat knowledgeable about the process, it is good, but not the end all.One thing to remember, only 1-2% of all divorce cases are tried in court. Yes, judges approve them, but the real work is with the lawyers.It's clearly worth it price."
+1,What a pity,"What a pity that a book about a part of India that has received little attention turns out to be so poorly written. A trip that could have been very interesting to read about is instead a tedious catalogue of ""then we went there and then we did this."" The author comes across as a naive young woman who did not even know to take toilet paper to a remote part of India and patently she (and her travelling companions) had done little (if any) reading about the history and politics of Assam. This is, unfortunately, an unchallenging and uninformative book."
+1,Great coverage...lousy quality,"The NBC coverage offered in these videos is fascinating to watch as it shows a tragic, unfolding event as it was covered live in 1963. NBC's coverage was in black and white, except for brief segments early on from WBAP-TV in Fort Worth. The only problem with the videos is the actual video quality...which is lousy. THIS VIDEO IS NOT AN OFFICIAL NBC RELEASE. THE MATERIAL DID NOT ORIGINATE DIRECTLY FROM THE NBC NEWS ARCHIVES. IT IS A BOOTLEG. NBC only released one such video of its JFK coverage, a capsulized version back in 1988 which contains almost none of the coverage seen in this collection. This material is of marginal quality at best...and looks like it ewas copied about eight times before being released in this version. If you're not concerned about this, then you will find it very interesting to watch."
+1,Don't waste your time,"I can't vouch for the quality of the actual DVD, because I received a blank disc. (I sent it back for a refund.) However, based on the packaging - or lack of it - I would be inclined to agree with David A. Medzorian's assessment that this is an unauthorized bootleg. There was no cover insert - just a clear plastic jewel box in which the disc was placed - and the label looked like a ""print-at-home"" job. If this is a ""print-on-demand"" DVD, that wasn't disclosed in the product description. For $19.95, I expected a professional package, and (blank DVD notwithstanding) I didn't get one.If the packaging is this skimpy, it's reasonable for me to believe Mr. Medzorian's comments on the picture quality are accurate. This is not worth your time - or your money."
+1,Not worth the money!,This c.d. is definitly not what you are expecting. Some of the songs have like 3 different words fpr like five minutes. I definitly don't recomend it.
+2,You Can Never Have Enough Anti-War Songs...,"Chumbawamba is an underground British band that has been around for almost 20 years. They had a stroke of surprising luck in 1997 with the infectious dance/sports anthem Tubthumper. However, that song is not a good representation of their sound. Musically they remind somewhat of Scissors Sisters with a little Frankie Goes to Hollywood or maybe a rebellious Abba with a few shots of whiskey in them. Their lyrics are very political in a very abstract way and written for a British audience at that. The CD is also filled with many anarchist spoken-word soundbites. I checked out their very active website and they are selling t-shirts with George Bush's face above the label TERRORIST and the back of the shirt says ""You Can Never Have Enough Anti-War Songs"". Even Tubthumper is about ""shouting to change the world, then having a drink to celebrate""."
+2,From the land of Tellytubbies...,"Despite their pretentious, anarchist pose, these guys CAN knock out a blooody goood toon. The title song and the intro to ""Amnesia"" merit special mention but the entire work is strewn with lively and colorful bursts of sound. Give them an ""A"" too for originality and their monster drummer. Less gratifying, but still interesting, are the snippets of dialogue lifted from British television and their mixing of curious psychological and political fantasies. Thumbs down on the silly ""Creepy Crawling"", ""Mary, Mary"" and the obnoxious Jude Abbott."
+2,DA BOMB,"Chumbawamba rocks. It rocks because you can listen to it continusualy and you never want to change the track. The best track is the first one. I think it is ""Thumbthumpin."" I am surely going to buy this cd."
+2,A great CD full of terrific tunes and amazing lyrics.,"This CD is the best CD I've ever heard! How did it go unoticed? It's full of terrific lyrics and fast-paced, exciting tunes. This is a must for all music lovers!"
+1,Actually 1 stars,"This CD sends the wrong message (anarchy), and some of it is just plain bizarre. Trust me, you'll tire of it. Save your money and go buy Barenaked Ladies."
+1,These guys suck,"Chumbawumba are the lamest band I've ever heard. The song ""Tubthumping is also so annoying. I heard the whole cd from a friend and he and I both think it sucks. I think these guys are just a bunch of ""one-hit-wonders"". Please save your money and buy something else."
+1,"They get knocked down, please stay down again!!!!","Worst band ever, period. The final sign that the music industry cares not for talent. Basically like the fabricated Spice Girls only they could at least carry a tune. These guys can't even play a radio, just horrible. One catchy song that was ridiculous in the first place and even at that there was proof because it was only in regular radio play for about 5 weeks. Loserville has a soundtrack and it is sang by chump a whumpa!!"
+1,r u all kidding? this album sucks horribly...,"yet even some of you who agree that the album bites still say that ""tub thumping"" is okay, even if it ""gets old after awhile"". that song is CRAP!!! has to be one of the worst songs ever to get play. EVER! sounds like a bad radio commercial for some english beer they're trying to market in the states.that song (if you can call a random string of cheesy choruses a song) makes the strongest argument AGAINST ANARCHY that i've ever heard. proves that people who can't agree on anything can't make a song that makes any sense or follows any consistent theme.gotta go - just threw up in my mouth from the bilious memory of this worthless pop drivel."
+1,don't buy this cd if you don't like chick bands,this CD blows. tubthumbing was cool at first and then it got old real fast. the rest of the songs blow. I am so sick of this CD if anyone wants to buy it from me... wait I'll pay you to take it. I think they need to have a 0 rating instead of 1. don't buy this CD
+2,An excellent collection.,"This CD is a wonderful collection of Chumbawamba's music. It is consistently good, slipping slightly on One by One and majorly on Smalltown. Unlike most CDs this had some great songs at the end such as I Want More and Scapegoat. I highly recommend it."
+1,Disappointing,"I thought the Cd would be good after hearing Tubthumping and Amnesia but I was wrong..I feel that other than Tubthumping and Amnesia, there isn't anything about this Cd to boast about..."
+2,happy songs,"I love to sing along with this whole cd, which was once in my collection! I had to get the whole album--it has such a wide range of musical styles, all good tunes :)"
+1,"In war, this cd is played as torture to make prisoners talk.","This cd is the worst cd I've ever purchased... wait... I didn't even buy it... somebody lent it to me and they didn't want it back... I would NOT reccomend buying this cd to ANYONE... but if you have some money you wanna get rid of, you can buy mine..."
+1,Where's the variety?,"It may have some, but not much. Tubthumping gets boring after listening to it about 5 times. Amnesia is the best, but that song is OK."
+1,So-so,"I thought ""Tubthumping"" was pretty good,no,really cool,but the rest! UGH! Those songs were a complete BORE. If you are planning on buying this CD, I strongly advise you not to. Buy a single of ""Tubthumping"" instead,or borrow it from a friend,if you don't have any friends,from a CD rental store.My apologies to the people who enjoyed this CD."
+1,Buy some other album from those nice people at amazon,With no harmful intentions toward the movie brassed off.(thats where the talk at the begining of the song tubthumpin came from)Thank God I don't have any guns. Otherwise I wouldn't be here to write this review. What is this bait and switch. I first heard tubthumping on the radio very most excellent. Or so I thought. I bought the CD hoping for some good British tunes and what did i get. Stuff the baby on the cover could have written better. Please save shelve space never make another CD in this genre.
+1,Skanky lightning in a bottle,"I have heard many CD's in my day, and none have irritated me as much as this CD. They spout of phrases of anarchy and rebellion while doing the talk show circuit promoting this piece of crap. They seem to be the worst kind of hypocrites, ones with a bad sense of humor. Tumpthumping looses it appeal the second your hangover sets in and manages to sit in your head for the rest of the day. It seems destined to become a staple in the yuppie dance floors of the future. After sitting through the full 45 minutes or so of the Chumbawumba exprience, I reversed my stance on euthenasia. Stay away, fa r away. Unless you are completely lacking in taste, then you have my blessing."
+2,If you think Metallica is kiddie-music...,"This album is sweet. I originally bought it just to listen to ""Tubthumper"" but by now that has become my least favorite song. One of the postive aspects of the CD is the constantly changing tempo of each song. The many different styles and tempos in each song and the fact that the songs have some meaning make it all the more worthwhile. Buy this CD. You will find yourself headbanging to every song on this album in no time."
+1,not worth it,"i thankfully got this cd for christmas, so i did not have to waste my money on it, i liked ""tubthumping"" at the time. i had no idea about what a dissapiontment it would be. it's sounds too kinda ""un-musical"" i have no idea where they got some of those sounds from, but it's nothing that should be used it hte future. i have had this album for a whole year and still havn't listned to the whole thing.so, sample the rest of the somgs on a cd before you put it on your christmas wish-list!!!"
+2,Caught totally by suprise...,"When I got this CD (as a gift, I was really into ""Tubthumping""), I was very afraid that much of the rest of the CD would be garbage. I was very wrong. These guys (and gals) are more talented than anyone seems to give them credit for. There's something for everyone on this CD."
+1,"In the words of Dr. Evil, ""riiiiiiiiiiiigggggghhhhhht""","I'll be the first one to sadly admit, I bought this album only having heard ""Tubthumping"". That was a huge mistake. If you're considering buying this album only because of that, please DON'T! ""Tubthumping"" gets old after a while anyways. The rest of this CD is hardly worth listening to. There are some mediocre songs here and there, but trust me, this is not worth your [money]."
+1,Very Predictable,Much Like Most Bands Out Today Chumbawamba pretty Much Sounds Like every group out now.The Lead Off Song Got The Ball Rolling but the Album Sounds Like a Decade Late take on Jesus Jones.Nothing worth Seeking out here.
+1,Icky lyrics!,"Tubthumber was the reason I wanted this cd and I got it. About 1,000,000 times on the radio plus 100 on the cd. Now I can't stand Tubthumper.The lyrics and music keep repeating themselves. All the other songs have bad lyrics that are negative too! This was not the best choice for me."
+1,STAY AWAY FROM THIS CD!!,This CD is pure crap. The songs are pitiful and shaky. Your money would be better spent on ANYTHING else besides this cd.
+1,AAAARRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!,"Minus ""Tubthumping"", listening to this album is equal to putting your head in the frig. and slamming the door! Avoid the hype. Not even good dance music."
+1,Blech!,"I used to not be a fan of modern music - this Cd almost turned me off modern music completely (it was a gift from a friend.) There is one good song on it: ""Tubthumping"" (I didn't know that was the name; I thought the name was ""I get Knocked Down."") Anyhow, that is the only good song. The rest are bad (except for ""good ship lifestyle,"" which is okay.) The good part about the Cd is if I turn it on, my sisters step out of my room almost instantly. So, if you're looking for a way to disturb the peace, this is it."
+1,"uhm, why was this popular?","Is there anything less than one star? This might be the worst CD I have ever listened to. One of my friends bought it used, shortly after it came out. Note that fact for future reference: if it just came out, and people are already selling it used, it SUCKED. The lyrics are positively nonsensical, and there is nothing creative or interesting in the instrumentation, melodies, etc. There's one song where all they say is ""drip drip drip goes the water."" What the heck is that supposed to mean? More like, drip, drip, drip melts the plastic, since I left this in the trunk of my car."
+1,"""Nah""","Tubthumping was Rad! But the rest of the cd doesnt stand a chance of being a hit, the rest is just terrible. I didnt expect any of the other tracks to be singles, and they havent, though they do have a sophmore album."
+1,This knife is Safe for no one,"This knife is terrible. It was cheap, so I should have been dubious about quality. Save your money for a better knife since you can easily cut yourself with this knife. It's made of cheap plastic and soft metal parts, so don't count on the blade locking properly. It's an insult to even have a fire fighter logo. Don't make the same mistake in buying this poorly constructed tool."
+1,Good luck trying to use these things!!,"These things are just about impossible to use. They are so difficult to stretch over any size bowls. I sat around the table with four family members (including one strong man) trying to fit these over various bowls...all we accomplished was flipping these things across the room! I originally purchased them for an elderly relative, but she couldn't use them due to her arthritic hands, but I soon found out that arthritis or no arthritis...these things are too difficult to stretch over bowls! Save your money and use some cling wrap."
+1,PBS caves in to RealTV,"This series is a huge disappointment, in comparison with the fine nature programming I grew up with on public television. The scientific content here is low, and thus the educational value is poor. Instead, we are treated to disaster porn--stitched-together footage of calamaties and their aftermaths, plus alleged ""human interest"" stories as shameless as anything on the six o'clock news. Insultingly voyeuristic, if that's possible for Americans these days."
+2,Informative and entertaining!!,"I used this program for my science class. My students loved it! They learned some interesting facts, saw damage from earthquakes we talked about in class and never once did I hear that it was boring! Can't beat that!"
+1,Disappointed,"I purchased this printer with high expectations. But was very disappointed. Right off, I had problems with paper jamming and printer errors. I even think it jammed so much that a small piece broke off. When it prints the quality is great but I have had a lot of trouble with it when trying to print on card stock. It doesn't appear to be very sturdy and makes me very nervous every time I try to print more than a few sheets at a time. Even regular bond paper has a tendency to jam if printing more than a couple sheets at a time. I've always thought HP printers were the way to go, but after this one, I don't know if I'll buy another HP."
+2,I'm happy with mine.,"I've had no problems with it yet after about 7-8 months. It's pretty fast once it starts printing. It takes a few moments to start a print job though. I'm using the USB connection so it could be my USB controller that's slow, I don't know. I'd buy another HP printer in the future. I just hope HP can make the installation process simpler.Color prints on glossy are not bad but don't expect them to look exactly like real photographs. Either I bought the wrong model for ""film camera quality"" pictures or ink printers just aren't up to par yet. ..."
+1,Not recommended,"We have had this printer about 3 weeks and the cartridge already needs replaced. We do not do an excessive amount of printing, so I think that is a little too soon to run out of ink.Also this printer jams up very easily (one of the reasons I was replacing the last HP printer I had) I feel I have spent as much time fixing paper jams as I have printing. It is easy to fix when it does jam up, but a little frustrating that it happens so often.The print quality is good (just make sure you have the paper settings set correctly to the type of paper you are using!) and it does print quietly and is easy to operate. But overall I would not recommend it."
+1,If you value your time and money then I'd something else...,"I have owned an HP 940c now for about a year, and as it's now 4AM in the morning and I have a long project to work on, the printer has given me a hardware failure.Having said that I've tried it on different computers, with different cartridges (thought maybe the OS X driver was to blame but evidently not), and it's dead. Now it's 4AM and I've spent 2 hours troubleshooting the printer only to have it dead.To top it off this printer uses the HP #15 cartridge which is a #45 cartridge with half the ink at the same price.. you cannot use a #45 in this printer.I highly reccomend against buying this printer. Not only is it subject to the expensive ink cartridges but it has been widely known for paper feeder problems (a school district recalled theirs), and they are all eventually prone to this sort of failure."
+1,Not a very good printer,"Lasted six months. Never worked exactly right since I purchased it. I think it had software driver problems. Would work sporadically, then lock up and paper have to be cleared manually. Final straw, no matter what type paper it was fed, it would catch in the feed path underneath the print head for no apparent reason. Of course the paper still keeps trying to feed, so the machine just wads it into a mess. In addition to the software driver problem, I think it has a significant design problem with the paper feed as it often trys to feed up to five or six sheets at once, even the HP desk jet paper designed for such printers. I will say that when it did work, it printed well."
+1,Limited life span,"My 940C lasted five years, but ate up its paper drive mechanism yesterday.The prints were very good, although color quality was sometimes off.Hard to complain when it came free with the Mac, but it is a slow printer and with amulti-color ink cartridge, somewhat more expensive than a printer using more individual cartridges.Always had minor paper feeding glitches."
+1,NEVER BUY THIS PRINTER!!,I spent over 2 1/2 hrs. (after 1 hr. myself) on the phone with HP trying to install this printer. It never would work right. The HP tech said there is a problem in the software program of this printer. This HP DESKJET 940C is everyone's worst installation nightmare!
+1,Avoid this one!,"After returning two malfunctioning HP960c printers due to frequent paper jams, we bought the HP940 hoping it would work better. It was worse. The paper jammed or was shredded every second page. It took a great deal of time to print even one document. We tried the more expensive HP paper and the paper jams continued at the same rate. We were unable to print any envelopes at all due to repeated jamming. It is clear that the paper feeding mechanism is defective in these HP printers.We've had HP printers for years with no problems. We were loyal HP fans; however, we've had to return THREE of their printers in the past few weeks. That's unacceptable. We just returned the HP 940 and bought a Canon S630. So far, no problems with the Canon--a relief!"
+1,Don't Go There,"Despite the great rating and rave reviews, I curse the day I brought this one home. I have gone through at least a ream of paper in the three weeks I have had this printer--not because I am so productive, but because the paper jams so often and the printer actually shreds the paper as it tries to eject. Several cries for help and complaints to HP customer service resulted in ""that's a common problem. The arm doesn't detract after each page. You will have to manually reset the arm whenever that happens."" So far, that means 6-8 times per day. No more HP for me! This is my second bad experience. You would think I would have learned by now."
+1,Buyer Beware,"I decided to get a new printer for picture reproduction and small business projects. The printer shredded 40% of the print jobs I sent. The roller jams the paper in back, forcing you to remove a panel and ripping the sheet from the teeth of this monster. It is like playing toy-tug with my dog. If it does not eat your print jobs, then the sheet is fed in cockeyed and it prints off kilter when a lucky sheet makes it out of this beast. I was very dissapointed after only one week of ownership"
+1,Great But?,"This is a great printer for any use up to 8X10 photo production. The ""But"" in the review is the cost of ink and the fact that it uses a single cartridge. I run out of one color ink even with it set to a lighter setting in the printing menu and I am out of luck. The rest is wasted. The two sided printing is great ...particuclary with all these programs now having the 'manual' on the CD to print...."
+2,Very Good printer,I had a very hard time trying to find a printer that I could afford that printed good quality images. I had an Epson 440 printer that wasn't very good with printing photos and it always put streaks of black ink on everything. I went to Staples to buy a new printer after my Epson died on me and was planning on buying the Canon S600 but they were out of stock so I picked up the HP deskjet 940c and was a bit worried after reading the reviews here that I might not have a good printer but so far this printer is great! The first thing I printed on it was an old photo of my grandfather that came out better than the original. I then printed some wallet size pictures of my son from his school picture they also came out wonderful. I am very pleased with this printer. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it seems to be a bit slow in printing but as long as the printing comes out well that doesn't bother me too much. I would definitely recommend this printer.
+1,It worked fine until I bought a new computer,"I owned this printer for more than a year. It worked fine until I bought a new computer, I unplugged it, moved to a new place, and replugged it. The power supply burnt out. The printer was dead. I wasted 2 packs of unused expensive ink cartridges."
+1,This is progress?,"Apparently a replacement for the terrific 932c printer, this ""upgraded"" model is a bomb. Jams, can't print straight, picks up multiple sheets, and horrible service all add up to a misfire. I went through the hassle of getting two replacement units shipped to me, and both replacements had more problems than the original! I've written off my 940c. I don't think anyone should waste their time (and certainly not their money) on this one."
+1,A poor use of my money,"I bought a new laptop and wanted a new printer. This wone came highly recommended from the story. It worked great for three months (of course, the length of the warranty). It now only states ""paper jam"" and after hours of time on the phone and with the hints on the web, I am going out to buy a new printer - I would certainly not buy this one, again."
+1,FORMER HP FAN,"Recently my 2+ yr old hp printer died and I purchased the hp940c.Installing the software took approximately 1 day. After spending over 1hr (my nickel)on the phone with hp (no)support (due to system error msg's caused by the installation), I hung up and determined the cause of the error msg's. I also have a problem with paper jams due to what appears to be a design flaw. I suggest hp quit focusing on the compaq/hp merger and get back to designing reliable printers. If not, you might just call yourselves UNEMPLOYED!"
+1,"Loved it, then it left me...","This is the 3rd HP printer I have owned and it has broken the fastest. My first one was around for four years of college, then it died. The second, an 820 Cse lasted about 18 months. The 940c lasted me just over a year and died. Add to this the fact that the cartridges are expensive (I'm stuck with 6 of them) and don't last terribly long.I'm thinking laser to replace this one, and a Canon inkjet for color printing."
+1,"Worked fine, broke quick",My HP Deskjet 500 worked for more than seven years before I finally traded up for a color printer - the 940c. I've had the 940c for just over 1 year and it has broken. I'm buying a Canon this time and keeping my fingers crossed for better quality.
+1,HP 940C,"After using this printer for one year (home use), a plastic bracket to which a spring attaches to maintain belt tension on the print cartridge carriage broke. Rather than try to get a new part, I'm going to throw this printer away and buy a new one."
+1,Bad printer,"Do not buy this printer. I have had nothing but trouble with it- it jams every other time I print, and most of the time, it grabs 3-4 papers at once, and prints on all of them. I certainly expected better quality from HP, and this did not deliver. The printing is decent when it works, which is not often. I will be looking for a different company next time."
+1,Extremely unhappy,"I hate this printer! It is nothing but problems. Every single time I go to print even a single page, there is some sort of problem! The paper jams, I get timeout errors, the ink runs out too fast and I am unable to fill it with the refill kits. The thing has a mind of it's own and starts spewing out pages even when I'm not trying to print anything. It wouldn't be so bad if it didn't put trash on each page wasting my paper. It's a piece of junk! 1 Star is highly overrating this product!"
+1,worked great until it just STOPPED working at all!,"I replaced an EPSON about 6 months ago that worked for about 9 months before the paperfeed went out. I thought I was ""movin' up"" by purchasing an HP, well, this one stopped working after 6 months: the printer carriage gets hung up on the right. I went to the website for troubleshooting options, none of which solved the problem....and the warranty is the biggest weakness...90-days! This alone speaks poorly of the expectations HP has of its own products. EPSON's warranty was 1 YEAR, but I had misplaced the receipt. SO, perhaps EPSON is a better deal, as long as you KEEP THE RECEIPT!"
+1,Save your money--buy something else.,"I bought this printer based on the reputation of HP--not again. I have had it for 5 months and it just stopped working. I went to the web site to get troubleshooting info about the error codes. I have spent an easy 6 hrs working on it and nothing worked. It suggests calling phone support ""if you are still having trouble."" I called phone support but, because I had bought the printer more than 90 days ago, they wanted [money]per phone call--forget that. I email for support and it sent me a computer generated response redirecting me to the same web page I first started with. I am taking the [money] I would have wasted on the phone call just to get someone to read me the same damn web page and then ask me to phone back later and going to try a new brand of printer. HP no longer means quality!!!"
+2,Good for turns in a small space,"These short curves are really a nice addition to your wooden railway system as they make it possible to create small and sharper turns than you can do with the normal curved track (33342). The downside of this track is that it may be a bit difficult for longer engines (like the mighty red battery-powered engine) to drive through the curves. However, if the tracks are laid without too many ""bumps"" at the connecting points the larger engines will manage to drive through it as well."
+2,"Open minded german ""metal""?","With Heiland, Schweissers fourth album, the band takes a big step outside their metal-hardcore image. Most of the tracks show a wider range of styles, taking the very intense lyrics to an even higher level. All of the songs have a very good live feeling, always with an eye on the right groove (and who wants to bang his head to the same rhytm for a two hour show?) Knowing their new work ""..bitte warten"" (please wait) this was the needed link in between. Highlights are: Heiland, Meine Liebe ist ein Monster (featuring Apocalyptica), Friss Scheisse and Nachrechnen."
+2,Beecham as Wagnerian,"Thomas Beecham (1879-1961) is not thought of today as a major Wagner conductor, but he did conduct a number of Wagner's music dramas at Covent Garden in the 1930s, and has recorded a number of Wagner overtures and preludes, including this collection.Although the early- mid 1950s sound will be an issue for some, I urge serious collectors to consider this recording, as it shows Beecham's mastery of Wagner. A great alternative to other Wagner collections of Bohm (DG), Karajan (EMI), Furtwangler (Naxos Historical and EMI), Bernstein (Sony) and Ormandy (Sony).Highly recommended."
+1,Beautiful but poorly constructed,"The scene itself is beautiful, but finding the correct fit for pieces is difficult. Most pieces are of similar shape and often multiple pieces with similar colors actually fit into the same place. The lack of piece shape diversity makes this puzzle annoying to me, perhaps challenging to others. This frustration did not make this a ""fun"" puzzling experience for me."
+2,Wonderful 3000 piece puzzle,"I worked on this puzzle on a cruise and just had to buy it when I got home. It's a hard puzzle, but a wonderful scene."
+2,HP C4965A #83 UV LIght Magenta Printhead,What we wanted at a great price! Item shipped quickly with free freight. We hope to be able to find more deals like this for our printer. Thanks!
+2,"Stellar deal, if you can still get it for $92 shipped!","Solidly built, simple install. Installation took about 25 minutes.Precleaning the exposed weldnuts is a definite requirement. The ones vertical in the bumper don't need as much attention, as they are covered by the fascia, but a light cleaning wouldn't hurt.The supplied spacer was too thick by 2/3 on my 91 Camry, so I didn't use it. Everything torqued down nicely without it.NB: the ball needs to have a 3/4"" shank. Lowes or Harbor Freight are good sources, and both are under $10.Curt Manufacturing 11223 Class I Receiver"
+2,Zsweet,"This sweetener does not seem very sweet to me, but my husband will use it and he won't touch the blue, pink or yellow artificial sweeteners. I've used it in coffee and tea and baking and had pretty good results. I've mixed it with stevia as well. I don't detect any bitterness or soapiness, but it has a somewhat minty effect that is hard to describe. The mintiness is not really a flavor so much as a minty coolness. I find the yellow sweetener's flavor to be much more sugary than zsweet, but I wanted a sweetener that does not use maltodextrin as a filler."
+1,I will stick with the pink or blue packets...,"Found this on sale and excitedly tried it this morning in my coffee and a fresh fruit and yogurt smoothie. I wasn't pleased with results in the smoothie because it didn't seem to dissolve properly, probably because of the cold. This resulted in my smoothie having a ""sandy grit"" texture but the taste was okay. It did dissolve properly in the hot coffee and tasted just fine.Maybe an hour or so later my tummy started gurgling and shortly after was my first of MANY mad dashes to the bathroom today. This started with the smoothie at about 8 AM and has continued throughout the day (it is now 4:15 PM). The info about the product states that it does not cause gastrointestinal distress but other reviews support my experience that it certainly does too AND it continues for long after the product has surely been flushed (pun intended) from your body."
+1,Worse than Stevia.,Mild sweeetness - though ultimately tastes like soap - or something reminiscent of soap.
+2,Little Critters,All of these books that I have ordered are excellant. My grandaughter has me read them at least three times a day. We are both very happy w/ them.
+2,Your Signature Life: Pursuing God's Best Every Day,This is a beautifully written book that helps us to understand how what we say & do affects other peoples life's both at the work place and in our daily life. Dianna uses real life examples that show just how taking the time for a kind word or deed can make a difference in showing God's love to others. I highly recommend that corporations have all of their employees read this book.
+2,Asimov's early work his best,"The best example around of Asimov's work. It is intellectual, interesting, and just plain entertaining. reading it, you can feel the danger that the fledgeling Foundation is in when threatened by its aggeressive neighbors and there are unconventional solutions. I have only two complaints. The book is dated and there is little action. Get past those and you're sure to enjoy the book."
+1,I almost read the whole thing!!!,"50,000 years in the future and they are still smoking cigarettes, reading newspapers, the main power source is nuclear energy..and they carry nuclear guns??? A kid in the 2nd grade has more imagination!I almost made it to the end. It had gotten so absurd that it finally just drifted off to a shelf....What I didn't like:1) Lack of imagination (see above).2) Cardboard characters. Nobody to really cheer for..either the character is a pencil necked geek or some babbling fool.3) False religion mumbo jumbo: never would of worked IF most/allthe priests new it was a farce.Avoid unless you need something to stoke the fire with next winter."
+1,B-O-R-I-N-G,"This has to be one of the worst books i EVER picked up. Within the fist 50 pages, iwas bored out of my mind. I don't know why everyone think this book is SOOOOO good, don't listen to them. If you like BAD books this is the one for you! I hope Asimov has some better books, cause he has to be acclaimed a good writer for something (or book)!"
+1,Waste of time;Stick to Robot novels.,"This book is one of the most overrated books I have ever read. There is very little in the way of plot and character development. There is no climax in this book. The book reads like a historical record, similar to Tolkiens Silmarillion, rather than an actual story. If you like reading historical records, you may like this book. If you are looking for an exciting novel.... better luck elsewhere."
+1,"Trite, simple, unimaginative",What more can I say? The Mule? Give me a break. How can anyone consider this to be great fiction? Go read something else....
+1,What a disappointment,"As an avid sci-fi reader, I felt I had to rectify an oversight and read the book that really is a foundation of much of today's sci-fi. When I started the book, I planned to read the entire series. I was so completely let down that I don't know if I'll ever read Asimov again. Foundation simply failed to ignite any spark in my imagination. The characters are poorly developed, largely because of the huge leaps in time throughout the book. In addition, the inability of a person writing sci-fi -- which by its nature looks to the future -- to envision any role for women in that future is deplorable. I thought Asimov's work trite, boring, and completely lacking in the sort of foresight that makes books by authors like William Gibson and Tad Williams so amazingly captivating. Kudos to Asimov for opening the door for better writers but too bad his work (at least this early work) is terrible. Don't waste your time reading this one. Go straight to the many better post-Asimov authors."
+1,Melodramatic pulp,"Asimov had some interesting concepts in this novel. It's unfortunate that he killed them with his stale characters and unbelievable plot devices. The book (and its successors) read like an episode of Leave It to Beaver set in outer space. The repetitive vault openings became tediously predictable - I felt like I had read the same chapter a dozen times. Read the Cliff Notes, save yourself some time. *****"
+1,Made myself finish this one to say I'd read it,"I know! I'm as surprised as you are that I didn't enjoy this much-touted classic! I added it to my list of summer must-reads, and it was probably the worst of the bunch. After the second or third time an expected dramatic climax was suddenly resolved by a literal deus ex machina, the thrill was gone. Maybe Asimov was being ironic?? I did enjoy meeting a trader who could've been a Han Solo relative, but that was the highlight. Asimov fans may enjoy this one, but I will stick to Clarke, Bradbury, and Heinlein."
+1,"Wonderful book, except for the part with all the words.","The first time I tried to read Foundation, I was six years old, and it was simply too complex for my developing mind. Just a few months ago, however, I was cleaning out my attic and came across the same old book. To ascertain it's actual nature as interpreted by the adult mind, I read it again. I was amazed not only by the sheer brillance and ingenuity of the ideas contained within it, not only by the grandiose size of the subject matter, but mostly by the writing, which I regarded as absolutely horrid. The plot is clunky, the conversations roll off the tongue like sandpaper covered in peanut butter, and the descriptions could have been written better by some obscure species of mosquito. As a book, it could be improved by changing the title from ""Foundation"" to ""How Not to Write a Book"" or ""Please Steal These Ideas and Rewrite Them in English."" I highly reccomend it to people for use as a very expensive and ineffective paperweight."
+2,Classic Sci-Fi,"I decided to reread the Asimov series in order. Asimov's ""Foundation series"" novels are classics of the science fiction genre. Some of the foundation novels drag on a bit but ""Foundation and Empire"" moves along well. The Asimov style emphasizes interpersonal relationships as opposed to showcasing gee-whiz science fiction apparatus. If you like science fiction you should read the foundation series novels as they are the basis of a lot of subsequent science fiction novels. Indeed, Star Wars may have been based on the Foundation novels or at least influenced their development."
+2,Classic SF,The middle of a trilogy that should be read in sequence. Lots of great characters and ideas. Asimov is the best
+1,Disappointing,"I have heard so much about this book over the years but didn't like Asimov's writing so I never read it. Well, I thought maybe this was different but no, it's the same poor writing. I love the idea of psychohistory but that's where the love ends for this book. And Hari Seldon dies before we get to know and like him. Dull, mostly pointless conversations between people you don't know as the story jumps quickly over time ruin this book. And how lazy of Asimov to not develop his ideas. At one point he gets out of this by having a character watch a movie that we can't see which describes something that would have been interesting and clever had it been developed.I guess I'll finish the series because I've heard the other books are better. Phew, glad I got this out of the way."
+2,Seldon knows better...,"I read this novel as a trilogy of Prelude to Foundation, Foundation and Second Foundation. The story of the last years of the Trantor Empire helped me understand a lot about our society. Even though I read it in College I still have Harry Seldon name stock in my mind. Isaac uses this story to present his theories on how science and religion influence our society. It is a marvelous saga of a loooong story of a new Empire (USA?) build after the fall of an old one (Britain?). More or less this will be a very entertaining textbook on social science of history. A must for a serious SCFI reader."
+2,Outstanding Sequel!,This is the second Foundation Novel I have read in the whole series and it just gets me more excited for the rest. This book really brings into light the tone of the series and where it can go. Honestly Asimov is a genius. :)
+2,This was the best book that I have ever read!,Foundation is the complete book of adventure. Brilliantly written by Asimov (as usual). This book is a must-read for all readers!
+2,Fantastic!,This story is epic. Asimov shines in The Foundation. Makes you want to read the whole series. (something Im in the process of doing now. ;)
+2,A sci-fi classic,"Foundation is a classic of the Sci-Fi genre, and that is nearly everything you need to know. If you like Sci-Fi, and are willing to put up with some of it's common shortcomings, this book will appeal greatly to you, for it truly deserves its place in the Sci-Fi canon."
+1,zzzzzz.....,"I am a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy, and have been reading these books for 20 years. I picked up the Foundation books because Asimov was supposed to be so great, and I really enjoyed his short stories. This book - all of the books in this series - is so amazingly boring it could be used to replace Thorazine. The concept was solid, but the characters made me not care at all. I kept hoping they would die simply so there would be something interesting happening. If you must read it, check it out from the library and save your money. Unless of course you're a chronic insomniac; then, by all means, buy this book."
+2,It's NOT the FIRST book. Prelude to the Foundation is--AND IT'S NOT AVAILABLE ON KINDLE.,"The first book in the series is NOT Foundation. It's Prelude to Foundation. It's not available on Kindle. That's why they're lying to you, so you'll buy the one they DO sell.How's this for an idea, AMAZON: Just start selling Prelude to the Foundation on Kindle! Everyone's happy!"
+1,Epic? Not hardly. May contain spoilers.,"I bought this book because Asimov is supposedly one of the sci-fi greats, but if this book is a good example of his work his reputation is overblown. I found the characters to be flat and one dimensional. The story uses unrealistic plot devices. Yes I understand that it's science fiction, but I find it strains credulity to think that the characters were able to invent a religion worlds-spanning religion in 30 years. It also didn't seem very likely that a 12,000-year-old empire would so quickly crumble into the stone age (I'm exaggerating slightly). I realize that this book was written in 1951 but the high tech stuff in the story was hardly high tech back then, much less in an empire spanned the galaxy.Bottom line: not an especially great read."
+2,Interesting storyline,"I'm not a fan of sci-fiction, but really enjoyed it. I agree with other reviews that environment wasn't deeply described and there weren't any sophisticated characters, but this didn't disturbed me, because the storyline was fast-paced and interesting. I couldn't put this book down before it was over."
+2,"Odd, yet unique sci-fi storytelling ...","Despite all the hype and negativity due to popularity backlash none can honestly admit that Asimov made a mundane focus for his writing passions when he wrote and then published the stories that comprise 'Foundation'. Since I read this epic book in eighth grade it has stuck with me due to the relation of structural decay and rebirth in a future universe that mirrors our own rather perochial existance. The serendipity and foresight combining thought and action to build a better future for mankind in the Milky Way galaxy will leave the experienced, educated readers feeling they have witnessed the true future of our reality. This is a truely brilliant effort of science fiction as are many of Asimov's early works. Shame on the nay sayers."
+2,Not Free SF Reader,"The second book in the foundation trilogy is again a story combination, but this two two novella length works.Foundation and Empire : The General - Isaac AsimovFoundation and Empire : The Mule - Isaac AsimovWar and Trantor.3 out of 5Mutant wild card means psychohistorical predictions up the proverbial faecal watercouse in a flimsy metal vehicle without a steering implement.4.5 out of 5"
+2,Science Fiction 101,"So, you're thinking about delving into Science Fiction and you just don't know where to start.Start with Asimov's _Foundation_. Simply put, this is where science fiction starts. You will be introduced to the concept of a vast, complex history of a civilization which is certainly not Planet Earth... and, get this, it was written several decades before we sent anyone to the moon.And there's more... Foundation leads to an entire trilogy which leads to another trilogy which, get this, actually leads you back to Planet Earth.Five stars. Possibly more."
+2,Good? You bet. Great? Not sure ...,"I found the politics of this novel interesting enough to disregard the dated scientific references. Seldon and his science was fascinating to behold, and the plot was masterful. What concerned me was (dare I say it?) the fairly amateurish use of dialogue tags and the fact that each character seemed pretty much to speak with the same voice. Asimov wrote this as one of those authors who are at pains not to repeat 'he said'. So it must be a new tag each time, no matter how ridiculous, often paired with an adverb that makes you cringe: ('spluttered angrily', 'cried sternly', 'mumbled grumpily', so on.) Sad this very basic trick of writing lets down passages of vivid description and intriguing plot.Also, some things seemed implausible to me, such as: how was the foundation, which exported its technology across the galaxy, able to keep its technology secret?Nonetheless, this is a series every sci-fi fan has to read - its attributes outweigh its faults by a fair margin."
+2,"Not A Great Book By Any Means, But Well Written","Political space tales aren't really my thing, but I must say that, politics aside, I was astonished that Asimov was so young when he wrote this. Few writers can write such good prose before middle-age. The story itself is rather mundane for a true sci-fi enthusiast. You'll not find any great discoveries by astronaut explorers or the like, but what it does do, it does well. His treatment of religion is silly though, and like most atheist writers, it's not very well thought out. I've not read anything else by him, but one hopes his later novels were better developed in that area. The mystical hints that run through nearly all of Arthur C Clarke's stories are the most intriguing thing about them. Asimov would have done well to have studied them."
+1,Bor-ring!,"I couldn't wait to read the first of the Foundation novels, having got such great reviews, and having heard that it's been such an inspiration to so many other sci-fi authors. But I could barely finish it. The book is flat-out boring. There is no action, choosing rather to focus mostly on matters of political intrigue. If you like watching CSPAN, then you'll love this book.There is also no continuity of storyline or characters. The book constantly jumps ahead in time right about the time you've wrapped your head around the current characters and plot.It's like a set of boring short stories, loosely stitched together with an single underlying theme."
+1,what masterpiece?,"This seems like awfully shoddy science fiction to me. The old complaint about thin characterization isn't even the worst of it, nor are the crazy anachronisms [rampant cigar smoking, newspapers and casual misogyny]. But so much of this plot develops in the form of uninteresting local political maneuvers between slightly AynRandized heroes and buffooning villians, with no sense of place or grandeur whatsoever.The timeline of the novel is suddenly too breif after introducing the vast concept of a 40,000 year swing through history, and neither the future society Asimov has envisioned nor the apparant brilliance of the plan at the heart of this series are ever portrayed convincingly. Whatever powerful effect this book may have had in its day, it is bereft of it now."
+1,This is a cult book...,"... but that didn't prevent me from intensely disliking it. The characters are flat, the story is contrived, and why are all people of power in this world men? Very realistic idea of the future."
+2,The grandfather of SF books,"If you're only going to read one SF book, this is the one. This was my introduction to SF many years ago and it's still my all-time favorite. Asimov was the original and is still the master."
+2,The first book of the best series ever. Period.,"This book is the perfect kickoff to the greatest and most amazing Science-Fiction series ever. Asimov and his Foundation are the foundation of all modern science fiction. This book especially is a fascinating story full of characters so real you could expect to bump into them on the street, to speak nothing of the Doctor's amazing - and totally beleivable - futuristic technology.If you want to get a transcendental, literary experience or you just want to read a damn fine story, the Foundation series - and especially this book - are what you're looking for."
+1,Text to speech disabled = no sale,"I read this book as a teenager and was excited to be reminded of it recently. I went to Amazon to purchase the book to find that it is one without text to speech enabled.I make it my policy not to buy any book that doesn't have this feature as I prefer to read when I'm stationary and listen while I'm driving. Since the future isn't here yet and I can't safely read while I'm driving, this is a problem for me.Listen up publishers. I'm not going to buy your audio book. Disabling this feature just ensures that I'll not buy your ebook either. If I really want to read this book, I'll find a used copy because you've annoyed me that much."
+1,No Canadians allowed... WTF!,"Copyright restrictions make it so I cannot get this classic on my kindle... Its a kindle, I should be able to get any book in any language sent to me in any part of the world. I hate you Johnny Copyright!"
+1,ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....Is it over yet?,Count me with the minority who found this book unreadable. It was incredibly dated with imagery very thin and sparse. I got lost in the pointless dialog and was unable to finish.
+1,Didn't Believe a Word of It,"I enjoy Asmov's science books. They are informative, clever and witty. But his science fiction is another matter. They are poorly written. And worse, I didn't believe a word of Foundation. Such accutate prediction is impossible. It's not only extremely difficult to predict the major trends, but to have his character predict such minor details as well is absurd. Just one example of the difficulties of prediction: Isaac Asimov, a well informed and very intelligent man, missed the computer revolution, though it was already under way when he wrote Foundation."
+1,Foundation,"The Foundation is completely undeserving of the fame accredited to it. Had it been more eloquently executed, the collage of textbook style narrative and bad dialogue might have been sufficient to generate a bearable story. All the social concepts Asmov brings up are well worn and ill-portrayed on the backdrop of a generic, illogical sci-fi universe. His writing style is bland and every one of his characters can be found by an other name in star wars."
+1,One of the worst things I've ever read,"This has to be one of the most over rated books (and series) of all time.The dialog and character development is horrible. The characters have about as much depth as paper dolls. The language is about as colorful as a newspaper.The ideas behind the novel may have been new and interesting 50 years ago, (although anyone familar with Wells, Huxley, or Verne would debate that), but now they are just tired and beaten like a dead horse."
+1,Foundation [is not good],"...It is awful, truly one of the worst books that I've ever read...Good writing does not not to be defended like this, and the need to defend a book in this way prety much proves that it is a substandard work."
+2,Give the man SOME credit,"Very briefly, to the pair of one-star reviews below, keep in mind that these stories were written in the 1940's! Must you blame Mr. Asimov for ""inaccuracy"" in a time where much more mainstream sources felt that by 1980 we'd all be zipping around in flying bubble cars? Obviously you missed the point here. The Foundation series is about our own humanity, not about where we will be technologically in the year 15000. No, I can't prove that there could actually be a Mule, but why waste your time trying to? The Mule is probably one of the best literary constructs to grace the world of science fiction, one that isn't decked out in gadgets and laser beams. There's something to be said about a writer that can make a sci-fi villian without resorting to hi-tech hijinks. You didn't like the Mule? Well tough luck and go back to reading your Star Trek novels."
+2,Good Book,"I really liked this book,especially the fact [SLIGHT SPIOLER] That you get to see different people's perspectives at different periods of time. [END OF SPIOLER] I would reccomend this to anyone who likes books by Isaac Asimov or a story that takes place over a long time. ****"
+2,On with the foundation,"Unlike the first Foundation book, which was a series of related but not inter-connected stories, Foundation and Empire has two longer stories. This lets Asimov flesh out the stories more, adding detail and plot intricacies. The first story, The Big and The Little, is not one of the series' strongest. However, the second story, The Mule, is the masterpiece of the series. It tells of a muntant, The Mule, who falls outside the scope of Hari Seldon's psychohistory as one supremely powerful individual. The story is told in almost detective story fashion similar to the first two Robot novels. It's quite as suspenseful and involving as Asimov at his best and one of his utmost classics. There's quite a lot of plot tangling and twists, and the ending is a shocker. It's not quite a cliffhanger but will definitely make you want to read the next book, which is great also. The whole series comes highly recommended."
+2,Going deeper,"I read this book after coming blind to the foundation books - I've never read Asimov in a novel before. I've noted how Asimov, when writing the books, was very much a part of his time. When a character doesn't smoke, it is a character trait to point out where everyone else smokes by course. Also, sexism is taken for granted, and when a female character assumes to be treated with equal rights it is a place for comment. I had hoped that we would have found better ways to get high and allowed more equality that far into the future, but I suppose smoke 'em if you got 'em.Anyways, I like this book better than the previous one because there are characters that you can root for and unexpected jerks in the plot-line and a more linear narrative based on the fact that a lot of the exposition is out of the way from the first book. I now cannot wait for the finale of the original series and debate weather to read the other three ancillary books that Asimov wrote later."
+2,The Zenith of Asimov!,"I highly recommend the time to read ""Foundation""...it just may convince you to continue on with the rest of the series. I believe it was the forerunner and main idea behind the concept of a galactic empire as has been expanded on by Star Wars and Star Trek. If you would like to see the genesis of the idea behind those phenomena then you'll very much be rewarded by reading the Foundation series...besides, anything by Asimov is worth its weight in gold and this is the zenith of his space operatic writings!"
+2,Reading can seldom be this much fun!,"Foundation is a great book to read. The Foundation trilogy is a great series to read. That being said, there are little elements within the story that date some of the points of reference Asimov ascribes to his characters, but it's actually charming to read the references to 'atomics', etc. Asimov is a master at story-telling, and this series certainly helped to cement his reputation."
+1,"Confused about ""classic"" status","Just writing this to provide moral support for anyone who reads this book and is thoroughly underwhelmed.Asimov's prose is clean but his tone seems uneven in this installment, as opposed to the tighter first book.The book is essentially two disconnected adventures... not very appealing.There's a female character in the second adventure that's quite problematic; she's dull, and Asimov spends a lot of time and effort on the fact that she's (gasp) not male.Finally, this series feels very dated, in terms of language, attitudes, and even vision of the future. ""Nuclear"" is the buzzword; everything's like the '50s, but nuclear-powered.I liked Foundation but Foundation & Empire tends to wander away from the idea of the Foundation as the main character, and instead can't seem to decide whether to focus on galactic-level events or protagonists. This would be excusable if the protagonists were interesting.Go read Jack Vance or Gene Wolfe if you want masterful sci-fi!"
+1,Piece of crap from crap seller,"I ordered this book 2 weeks ago and it just now came today. What's worse, it's in absolutely terrible shape. The front cover is ripped, the spine has old sticker residue on it, and the back looks like it's been chewed on by a small animal. So much for being ""Used- Very Good Condition"""
+1,A Dud,Pssst! The Emperor has no clothes. All but a few seem afraid to admit it. Thank goodness for those brave folks who panned this vaunted 'classic' here. I only wish I had heeded their warning.
+1,Poorly written,"This novel has a lot of ideas that do not fit together. The science, characters, and society are not memorable."
+2,He wants more...,"I have nothing bad to say about this book. My 14 year old son read it, liked it, and he wants more. I am getting another Asimov book for him today.Read On !"
+1,"Well, it's Asimov","This book has all the Asimovian trademarks: intriguing ideas marred by utterly forgettable and indeed interchangeable characters, cringe-inducing dialogue, and a plodding storytelling style and pace. Later in his career Asimov fixed these problems *somewhat*, but at this point he was very young and they are present in full force. The unfortunate truth is that this book simply doesn't deserve the praise heaped upon it; it's some kind of herd mentality that leads to so many people venerating Foundation. If you are seriously into science fiction, then by all means read the entire Foundation series: it has historical importance and there is enjoyment to be had there. But I hate to think that there are people who are introduced to science fiction by this book."
+1,Dry Sci-Fi,I respect Asimov as a writer of science fiction. However after reading all of the Foundation series I wish it had more humanity in it. The book was overly complex. The characters did nothing for me. The Foundation series is over rated in my humble opinion. It falls in the category that I call dry sci-fi. Asimov's Robot series was better than this.
+2,Ahead Of His Time.,"The foundation is setup to secretly monitor mankind through its darkest hours. It reminded me a little of Orwell's 1984. In placing humans away from the central government on a planet with few resources. They are forced to develop quickly. This is a novel more about political machinations than about action. The contradictions in human nature are here to analyze. The characters use guile, spirit, & cunning to survive. Some 80% of the book is dialogue & the character development is a bit shallow. Nonetheless, Mr. Asimov portrays the future in poignant & diverse ways. The predicted conflict makes the story of galactic history entertaining, especially since this was written in 1951. Some 7 years before Sputnik was launched. The author deserves praise for his imagination that was well ahead of his time."
+2,THIS ONE IS GREAT BUT DEPENDS UPON YOUR TASTE,"I personally enjoyed ever word of this particular work. Many other reviewers have gone into the plot, etc. so I will not do so here to any depth. This is one of those works of SiFi that will appeal to certain taste, while others may find it not to their liking. There is a great deal of politics (almost Pre WWI European) involved in the story line. As the story covers (all books included) over one thousand years, there are many, many characters to track and keep track of. This is indeed a series of short stories, all linked. I personally enjoy this sort of thing but can see where some might not. That being said, it, the book, can certainly be regarded as a classic in this particular genre and certainly should be read by any student of such. You certainly cannot fault the author's story telling ability and imagination. I enjoyed this one a lot and do highly recommend it."
+2,"A very well writen, exciting book about a possible future of","This book, the first in a series, is all about the origination of the Foundation, an orginization based on the idea to shorten the period of decay of the galactic Empire. Everyone who likes Prelude to Foundation MUST read this."
+2,Great Book for any Age,"I certainly do not sound quite as intellectual as other people who have reviewed this novel. All I have to say is that I found this book extremely interesting and thrilling. When my teacher recommended this book to me, I was skeptical, however, Foundation turned out to be one of the best books I ever read and I can't wait to read the other ones. Psychohistory and Hari Seldon rock! Whoever doesn't read this book is missing out on one of the best ever."
+2,"A good lead-in, but the series gets better","(If Amazon allowed fractional reviews, I would have given 3.5) While I enjoyed ""Foundation"" and found some of the concepts intriguing, it seems that Asimov had a lot of maturing to do as a writer at this point. The characters don't seem to really reach me the way they should, but one has to bear in mind that this book is actually a collection of shorter stories published in serial format, and the writer could not be bothered too much with deep character development. I still reccomend this book, in part because it leads into the rest of the series, which tends to improve stylistically as the books advance. However overrated ""Foundation"" may be, it firmly holds ground simply because it is so integral to the foundation trilogy and subsequent additions."
+2,Future and Past of the Human Civilization: a Epic Story,"Before ""Foundation"" i'd read somes short-storys from Asimov, so i become insterested in his style. And what can i say now about this book? Really is a excelent piece of scifiction: Asimov united 4 independent stories in a book with lifely descriptions, a strong main-story and credibles characters in incredibles situations,...the result is just epic. So, with this book we become in eyewitness on the monumental development and fall of the human civilization... becoming it in a surrounding journey trought our future and past."
+2,Excellent unless you are looking for Star Wars,This book is a highly cereberal study of history. I you want a lot of action look somewhere else. (I suggest David Drake or S.M. Sterling) If you want something to ponder this is the book. Asimov's ideas have been borrowed by other works so some of it will not seem new. The science is somewhat dated (nucleur light bulbs and economical transmutation). This book does give an excellent veiw of the forces of history. If you want to understand what causes nations to fall read this book. Just don't expect Star Wars style entertaiment.
+2,"Good novel, but the other books in the series are better.","Foundation is a good book, but is only a must read because the 2 books, Foundation's Edge and Foundation and Earth, are must-reads. It's a shame that few lists of his books include Foundation and Earth, but if you like science fiction, that is the best novel ever."
+2,Get this book,"Get this book! One thing that may help is that the farsighted hero, Hari Seldon, sets up a plan that supposedly needs no individuals to make it work, forces of humanity and all that, but the stories repeatedly show the importance of individuals. If you know this ahead of time, you will appreciate each story even more."
+2,Excellent stepping stone to world of SF!,"Folks, till foundation happened to me, I had for some inexplicable reasons never got introduced to world of science fiction (SF).(unless you call hitchhikers guide to galaxy as one) Based on influence of the die hard coterie of Asimov's fans, I decided to start my journey with Foundation...........and I have really found it cool stuff............worth reading and excellent investment of time..........since it rejuvenates you with fascinating ideas and terrific narrative. Looking forward to picking up the next one."
+2,Classic,I hadn't read this since I was a teenager. I had forgotten what an excellent writer and fantastic mind Isaac Asimov was. It was refreshing to see character and idea development that kept my interest and actually made me think. Read this and enjoy all Asimov was to the Science Fiction genre.
+2,If you like SF this is the one book you should read,"If you have the patience to read the first 100 pages you'll not be able to put this book aside.The first time I read this book I was 14. I've probably read it a dozen times by now. The plot is extremely good. The outcomes of every event (since the group leaves Trantor) are surprising, the way the main heroes solve the problems are exciting and satisfying (to me at least). The good amount of dialogues keeps the book from becoming boring and overly descriptive.Asimov's imagination is as yet unsurpassed!"
+2,Science Fiction Masterpiece,"Besides his Robot stories and novels, Foundation stands as oneof the greatest science fiction novel written by the late IsaacAsimov.By mixing properly the future, humanity and the sociopoliticaldevelopment of our race on a galactic span using the decline ofthe Roman Empire as a base, Asimov tells us a story of one man'sstruggle and the product of its stubborness in following stories.This book is a must for anyone, genre fan or not, I guaranteeyou will read it more than once in your lifetime."
+2,Perhaps the finest sci fi series of all time,"In reviewing the book Foundation I am recommending that you read all of the Foundation books by Asimov. Just get started and read them all. Even though each book can be read individually, do yourself a favor and read them in order. I won't be reviewing any other books in the series. I want you to do the whole series.One of the most interesting ideas that Asimov gives us is the ultimate form of self defense. No, it isn't karate or jiu jitsu, boxing or wrestling. It's touching the other person's mind.There are enough circles within circles, things that aren't what they seem to be, surprises that put the theories into a cocked hat, to keep you on your toes.Don't deprive yourself of the best sci fi series ever written."
+2,Best Book by Asimov (fiction),"I have read almost all of Asimov's fiction, and this book is by far one of the best. I would recommend it to anyone interested!Boom, Done.-Jeremy Paul Gallagher"
+2,One of the best ever,"This book it simply one of the best science fiction stories ever written. It should be on the ""must read"" list for any sci-fi fan."
+2,Just kidding around,"This book was hilarious. I read it yesterday, and I am still laughing my Asimov. Get it? Hahahaha. Huh. Okay. Nevermind."
+1,Still hasn`t arrived after two months,The book was apparently resent after not arriving 5 weeks after ordering and it still hasnt arrived after two months. phshopus customer service has been responsive but there is something going wrong with the shipment process
+2,The Genius of Asimov,"I had read the Foundation trilogy when I was a teenager/early 20's. The first book was required reading for a college SciFi literature course and I liked it so much I read the other two. They were my introduction to Isaac Asimov. Grand in its sweep, Foundation explores societal disintegration and renaissance. The trilogy is dated; Asimov wrote it before the computer revolution. However, it still holds up amazingly well.Asimov was regarded as one of the greatest explainers of everything. He richly deserved the accolade. For someone who hasn't read him before, Foundation is a wonderful introduction. You'll read more."
+2,Foundation and the complete series,Couldn't put any of the books in this series down. There is a college education in those books!
+2,Unique transposition of our history,"It's my third read of this book. First two I read about ten years ago, when my English hasn't been that matured, so after reading the book in original, I immediately found a copy in my native language. Now I decided to read the whole saga and of course started from the very beginning.Just as addictive as before. And with fair certainty I can say that this is the saga that has inspired George Lucas or whoever he took his ideas from. And yet it all started with ""Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire""..."
+2,Psycohistory,"When you foretell the decline of a galactic empire, you don't make many friends. But Seldon manages to keep what he finds low key and sets into motion a series of events that will lessen, not stop, the ravages that are to come.A great sci-fi classic. One of the best from an all time master of the genre. When I was younger I tried to track down every book he ever wrote. Think I got all the Tales from the Black Widows, but am not sure.Any lover of Sci-fi will find this not only exciting, but intelectually stimimulating."
+2,A true Science Fiction Master!,"As well as a trilogy that is as far-reaching as it is set in a far-distant time with characters and galactic backdrop unrivaled by any other book. Definitely one of the great science-fiction classics just like ""Stranger in a Strange Land"", ""Childhood's End"", along with modern-day cyberpunk like ""Neuromancer"", ""Count Zero"", ""Prey"", ""Cryptonomicon"", ""Snow Crash"", ""Darkeye: Cyber-Hunter"", etc."
+2,Foundation is a good read for all readers especially scfi fans,"Foundation is not easy to read since most of it is politics in the Foundation Universe. It follows the plot very closely but still keeps the scifi element with things like space travel and intergalactic empires.When I read it I found the religious aspect interesting. The main characters were either scholars, politicians, or interstellar traders, and there were a lot of cloak & dagger type situations. Something I found interesting was that women didn't really play any roles until the last part of the book. It's kinda funny to see this Emerald City (Terminus) in the middle of these warring kingdoms who think they have the upper hand. The use of nuclear power as the ultimate source of energy is a important aspect in the book. If you like lots lots of action, then this book isn't for you."
+2,Amazing Asimov read !!!!!!,"I can't say enough about this book, weather you like SF or not this book is a MUST READ!!! It's more about people/civilizations/political systems than SF but either way I highly recommend it.As for SF it is simply the best SF book ever written!!!!"
+1,Not my style,"The book covers several generations, so with each generation you have to re-learn all the characters. It is difficult to keep track of who's who when every time you get to know the cast, 200 years suddenly pass and we're in the middle of a new crisis. I didn't read the whole series because of this -- it was obnoxious."
+1,first but not the best,"No judgement againt asimov as a sci fi innovator, but i did not find the story telling to be very enthralling and felt almost no emotional connection to the series of characters introduced over large jumps in time.The method for introducing new twists or skipping decades by introducing fake abreviated ""encyclopedia galactica"" entries was awkward and rough."
+1,letdown after the first book,I realize I'm in the minority compared to the other reviews but I don't feel this book is even close to being half as good as the first foundation book. The two stories lacked charters that I cared about and unlike the first foundation book their was very little to contemplate. Also I guessed the big twist in the second story by the third page.
+1,Just not my kind of book - Others liked it.,"It isn't my kind of book but, I thought, I would give it a try. We read it in our book club. Some of the readers liked it, most of them didn't. I didn't. But, the author did have great insight to the future in the 1950 - 1960's"
+1,Misleading,"The title of this item says ""(3 books boxed set..."" however, when I purchased and received this item, I was only sent one book. I was expecting three books, especially for the price that I paid, and was only sent one. Therefore, I am rating this item very poorly."
+1,I just cant do it.,I read the foundation books and was reminded why I don't like asimov. The man has Phd's in chemistry and a gazillion other physical sciences and he likes to show it off. And that makes it very hard for us lay scifi geeks.
+1,Why is kindle version so expensive???!,Publisher: I will NOT buy a book that has been on the market since the middle of the last century in paperless format for these kind of prices. You've got to get your head back out in the open where you can see.Amazon: Get busy leaning on the publishers to bring their prices down. Why is an ebook as much as a hardback???This has got to stop. I think I'll pitch my kindle in the trash.Disgusted in San Diego
+1,A very bad book,"...To my surprise and disappointment, I found ""Foundation"" to be an exceptionally terrible ""book"", totally undeserving of the praise it has received here. As some of the other reviewers have pointed out, the writing style is of a very poor quality indeed. It is not only very dull and dry, but it is also totally lacking in any kind of style or art. The dialogue is simply dreadful, the character development is nonexistent, and the story is pointless and not at all well structured. The fact that this alleged ""novel"" is really a collection of short stories is readily apparent, as there is no cohesion and very poor correlation between sections. This is not memorable writing in any way and it has no redeeming qualities as a work of literature. In fact, the only time I should ever like to mention it again is as an example of poor writing, atrocious story-telling, and science-fiction that is totally wanting for any kind of inspiration. ..."
+1,"An Example of What is ""Classically"" Wrong with SciFi.","I only recently read this so called masterpiece. I even went do far as to order the special complete edition from the Science Fiction Book Club. Even though I got through it I cannot believe all of the outstanding reviews and awards this series has received. No characters, no science, no mystery (who couln't figure out the identitiy of the Mule?). In addition the story is basically one of the collapse of the Roman Empire. It probably could have been rewritten replacing historical language instead of spacefare and it would not have mattered in the slightest. The only science fictional element was Psychohistory which is not developed at all due to the nature of the plot. If this is a classic, I shall stick to more obscure and worthwhile reads. Blech."
+1,Do not buy this HP 960 printer from ANTonline,"This ANTONLINE site has falsely advertized this HP Deskjet 960Cse Color printer on Amazon. After paying the advertized price of $61.97 plus $22.82 shipping and handling charge, they sent and delivered you a 6 oz size bubble wrapped pack Innovera Solid ink sticks/cartridge.No invoice or phone number in the package!"
+1,"Good printer, so so on photos, crap for envelopes.",I have just spent 5 minutes trying to get this damn printer to print an envelope without mangling it. Wonderful.
+1,TERRIBLE PRINTER,"I've had this printer for a while now, and i rarely can get it to work properly. When it is not taking 2 pieces of paper at a time, it is printing in some strange code. The quality of the picture is alright, but nothing special. I would highly recommend not to buy this printer"
+1,Don't do it!,"I've had HP printers for years and have always liked them. However, this printer is a real headache. We've had 3 --taking the time for returns was a hassle. With each of these HP printers, the paper feed mechanism has been defective. With every document I printed, the feeder malfunctioned and the paper was torn or badly misaligned. I found out on the HP website that others have had similar problems with a number of HP printers--malfunctioning paper feeds. HP has done nothing to correct this problem. I've now become a Canon printer owner am quite happy with Canon printers--excellent quality and no problems. I'll never buy another HP printer."
+1,DULLSVILLE,"I saw his film when it was originally released. Robert Altman maybe have been one of the world's greatest directors,but COLD DAY was a low in his career.Sandy Dennis was brilliant as always but the ultra slow and moody film seems to go on forever.Seeing it on video years later again did nothing for me.Sometimes you like films better the second time around but not so for me in this case.It was no wonder that the film was largly forgotten shortly after its original release."
+2,The Brainwashing of the American Investor,"Brainwashing of the American Investor provided invaluable insight into today's Wall Street. Steve's personal experienceon the Street provides the reader with information that one only 'wonders about', but now it's in black print for all to see!Steve also provides enormous amounts of information regarding his investing 'style'---one that appears too simplistic at first,but is based on steadfast rules and established algorithms.I have definitely benefitted from the book--for personal edification as well as financial growth! Hats off to Stevefor a treasure load of info....definitely a 'small investment'for a much bigger payout down the road!"
+2,A realistic approach to taking profits.,Mr. Selengut presents a realistic approach to investing. He identifies how to achieve continued returns from high quality stocks and bonds. He outlines basic criteria needed to make sound investments and sets realistic targets for profit. A must read for all investors who want to take the profit.
+2,"A must read if you want to save your money from the "" SHARKS","Written in a conversational style with plenty of humor, this book gives you the questions and answers you need to keep and increase monies that are being put away for investing and retirement. This book lays out a program for getting the best bang for your bucks, and gives an eye opening education on how the "" Market "" really works. I have purchased three books already and am purchasing five more to give to friends and relatives who want to salvage their portfolios from the ""SHARKS"" on Wall Street."
+2,Excellent!,"Some of the reviews I've heard and read here and elsewhere contain criticism of Mr Selengut's journalistic style, grammar, spelling and even the relatively amateur way the book appears to have been typeset. SO WHAT?! If you are prepared to follow his easy-to-follow advice; to pay attention to the detail and to do your own individual stock research, it's worthwhile. I read the book twice and highlighted the most important points the second time around. In three and a half months, I have realized profits of $44,176 and unrealized net gains of $7,509. Not bad for an investment of a little time every day and under [$$$] for the book!"
+1,a few good ideas spun out way too long,"There are a few decent things here, for example the author's idea of your stock portfolio as inventory in your personal business, but there is too much pretense at telling the reader Wall Street ""secrets"", and not enough hard analysis. And even the inventory metaphor falls down: Good stock picks should increase in VALUE, not just in price. And if they do increase in value, and the price does not get too far ahead of the value, they should not be too quickly sold."
+1,Don't waste your time,Ridiculously hard to follow the random thoughts of Mr. Selengut. The constant questions and change of font made it even more strange. Reminded me of teachers I had that may have KNOWN the subject but couldn't TEACH it at all.
+2,Right on the Money!,"I heard a short segment on Stu Epperson's radio show as he discussed investments with Steven Selengut. I heard enough to prompt me to search for his book on the internet. As a securities rep. myself, Steve appears to be ""right on the money"". I didn't want to put the book down until I was through. Steve's trading strategy is refreshing information that should make a lot of people a lot of money with less risk. I have even contacted him with a couple of questions and was pleased with his prompt and courteous response. Thank you Steve for sharing your success with everyone. In your next book, please remember that all ""advisors"" are not ""sharks"", some of us do put our clients first."
+2,Investing Made Successful,"I heard Steven Selengut on a talk-radio program and was intrigued by the premise of the book. My intrigue led me to purchase the book, which was an eye-opening experience. After reading it, I'm convinced I had been sucked in by my former financial advisors to purchase products which I didn't need and cost too much. Instead of jumping in with both feet and totally revamping my investment habits, I've followed Steve's advice and gone into it slowly. I'm migrating from mutual funds (and annuities) to individual, high quality equities. My next step is to start purchasing bonds, as soon as the rates recover. Although the information provided isn't anything new, it was a slap in the face to make me stop my destructive investing habits."
+2,Still swings after all these years,"For an album recorded nearly 1/2 a century ago (December 1956), Swinging Kicks doesn't sound outdated. The sound quality, while not up to today's digital perfection, is still quite listenable. The playing is awesome (lotsa power!), but what do you expect from guys like Maynard, Bud Shank, Ben Webster, etc. According to the liner notes, the tunes come from a film Buddy scored called The Wild Party (unfamiliar to me). Interestingly, some charts have 2 pianos (Andre Previn and Paul Smith). Originally produced by Norman Granz, 40 minutes. By the way, Buddy has a web site up with some interesting remembrances of his Songbook recordings with Ella - check it out."
+2,West Coast - Forever C-O-O-L!,"OK, so this album (whoops - gave my age away there...sorry, CD) is dated. So what? Some things are forever relevant and enjoyable, whether dated or not. I bought this album back in the 50's, lost it somewhere along the line, and have just discovered it's out on CD. My advice to any jazz fan is to BUY IT! There's not a better example of original West Coast Cool out there. The arrangements are interesting and varied... the section and solo work fabulous. My only (tiny) objection is that I wish there were a few jazz Standards included. But that aside, it's still a wonderful addition to anyone's collection and a MUST HAVE if you're into WCJ. By the way, Buddy has a fairly recent CD out now called ""SWING"". And does it ever! This one is full of old standards re-done in a kickin' modern swing style. Very innovative, although it may not appeal to the more snobbish ""swing"" purist."
+1,Childish and lacking creativity.,"This book was an enormous disappointment. Though it states it is a book for all ages, I would like to see my 25-65 year olds on my sales staffs, playing things like ""Rabbit & the Carrot"" or""Magic Carpet Ride."" This was for very young children, at best. Most of these games were not unique, creative, or interesting. A true waste of money."
+2,Energizers and Icebreakers Very Good for 4-H Club,We are using the activities from this book at our 4-H Club meetings. The age range is from 9 - 18 and I have had not problems finding activites that work for everyone.
+1,What are these guys?,"Oh man. I don't even know what these guys are. Are they dogs, cats, or 5 dollar bills? I have no idea. I wish we could take a look at this movie 80 years in the future and see what futuristic space people have to say about busting boos with a vacuum cleaner. I mean the symbolism is magnificent, the vacuum cleaner represents the struggles of mankind to end racism while the boos represent Strom Thurman. It's a beautiful masterwork that takes a certain Narron/Dorinsky-esque look at how retarded you are for reading this review."
+1,Some errors in book - disappointed,"The book is okay, but there are some errors. Chapter 7, page 123, says that ""Protein synthesis begins with the transcription process"". This becomes a quiz question at the end of Chapter 7, but according to the quiz key in the book, the answer ""transcription"" is incorrect. Also, quiz question number 1 at the end of Chapter 7 also appears to give an incorrect answer (according to the quiz key). Also, there seem to be more inconsistencies. So I am disappointed. Otherwise, if it weren't for these errors, this could be a great book - a five star instead of a two star."
+1,A huge disappointment,"This book is nearly worthless. Large parts of it are just lists of organisms and there are frequent grammatical errors, typos, misspellings. It's clear it was written in a rush. The blurb on the back says ""lavishly illustrated"" which is a lie. All the illustrations, of which there are few, are not even B&W photos but line drawings, and not even very good ones at that. For example, The very first two, meant to illustrate two different organisms, are hard to tell apart. Save your money and buy something else."
+1,Could be a great book....,This could be a great book. A lot of wrong answers in the chapter quiz area. This could lead to a lot of confusion in a subject that is confusing enough on its own (that is why we bought the book in the first place...right?).
+2,Nice Shape,"The book was in great shape, very minty! Demystified books really have excellent ways of relaying the message definitely a great study aide"
+1,Microbiology Mystified,What a waste of paper. Nothing useful in here at all. This is more for a third grader than an adult taking a college course. Find a better book or you will be sorrowfully disappointed.
+2,A must read for parents and teachers!,"I love this book!! It is an easy read and provides problem-solving approaches and communication techniques that improve the behavior of children, teens, and adults. It further identifies social issues resulting in the breakdowns of our moral intelligence with reminders on how to improve."
+2,Puts into words and ideas moral concepts that can be difficult to explain,"I have a sixteen-year-old who is questioning all morals. I was finding it difficult to put into words the importance of morals. I bought this book for her to read. She isn't reading it, but I am and I'm finding it very helpful in facilitating discussions with her. At dinner time I bring up one of the seven moral virtues and ideas that the book presents. I've found that it leads to great conversations with her about character and moral behaviors. It has given me the words for concepts that can be difficult to convey in our current morally challenging times. I recommend buying this book when your children are young and referencing it often."
+2,"a great guide for a christian parent, or any parent","Very well written. Practical applications for implementation in your own family. I did not know how i was going to effectively teach our values to our children outside of trying to lead by example. This spelled it out for me. I have seen it work, my children are embracing these values and are developing characters any mother would be proud of. Even when they do wrong, they are usually aware of it and do apologize sincerely."
+1,Stopped Cold,"I had seen this authors' works offered for free on the Kindle page and since the price was right downloaded two of them. I was happily reading ""The Lamp In The Desert"" when I got to location 2458-61, and there in the middle of the page was the ""N"" word. Now I realize these books were written in a different time, and people had different morals and people were unenlightened, my problem now is, do I want to read a book written by someone so obviously contemptuous of me, no matter what decade the writer lived and worked in? I think the answer is NO! I was truly enjoying the book up until location 2458-61, and had even gone so far as to call my sister and recommend them to her. I am truly trying to be a bigger person and but I cannot truly support people who do not respect me. I am deleting this book and the ""Rosa Mundi and Other Stories"" today. Life is hard enough and I shouldn't have to fell insulted by something I bring into my home for pleasure. Sorry Ethel, ya gotta go!"
+1,"Ignore the heading, it's NOT compatible with HP P1538A",I ordered this part as an upgrade for my HP e-pc c10 which requires specifically HP part P1538A. I thought this Viking part is compatible as it clearly says HP Part# P1538A by Viking on the Amazon heading. The computer couldn't boot up on installation. A phone call to Viking tech support says it won't work on e-pc series despite it being P1538A compatible. so beware!
+1,Big Disappointment,"This book was a major disappointment for me. Bette was a very annoying character. She reminded me to much of Chloe's mother in the first book. Also this book did not seem a little bit cheesy to me. The fact that they decided to make Bette a spy just adds to how cheesy that this book is. The beginning and end of the book were wonderful, but the middle was very disappointing."
+2,Great for Begginers,"This book is perfect for begginers. It shows you a skill and then has you try it yourself with the .max files that come with it. It has you learn by experiance rather than reading, but it helps you through it rather than making you go off on your own. In short, if your new to max then buy this book."
+2,Great! Must have it!,This book is a hands on training. It covers every aspect of the software. Excelent source for those who want to learn 3D Studio Max.
+1,Not worth watching. Stopped after 50 minutes.,"The movie started out poorly and went down hill from there. I was waiting for it to get better and realized after 30 minutes it was only going to get worse. Stopped after 50 minutes. I just could not waste any more time on this movie. If you read reviews before watching a movie and there are this many bad reviews, don't watch."
+1,passable movie yet the inplausible situations cannot be ignored,"This movie is slightly digestible yet, for having ""A list"" actors and an acclaimed director, I have to review it tougher than usual.This movie is about a police officer that crosses the line. He steals, rapes, pillages and partners up with his adverseries. It's marginally entertaining but completely unbelievable...and that is the probem that I had with the flick. Nicolas Cage's character seems like he would have been extinguished right when he started acting like a nut.In a crime drama, there must be some semblance of reality of which this had none.The ending was terrible in this entertaining yet totally unbelievable movie. Werner Herzog is excellent with man-eating bears, obessessed opera lovers, cool nature flick and POW escape plots but, he was out of his element on this one."
+1,"Bad, just bad.","Bad Acting, Bad Camera Work, Bad Editing, Bad story line. Sigh. Being a native New Orleanian, I had great hope for the movie. But it is just a waist of time to watch this."
+1,Drawn out,"After reading the reviews I was excited to watch this film. I found the plot to be very drawn out, predictable, and somewhat dull. I would recommend watching this if you have 2 hours of your life that you don't mind squandering and don't care if you come away from that wasted time with nothing to show for it. Enjoy the film."
+1,Good acting but plot is stupid and it is not in any sense likable.,"I usually like Nicolas Cages' work. He's a fine actor. However, his acting just couldn't save this rather stupid 2009 film in which he is cast as a drug addicted detective in post-Katrina New Orleans. No doubt he has a complicated life. His girlfriend is a prostitute, his father is a recovering alcoholic and his father's wife likes to drink a whole lot of beer. His world is one of drug addiction and corruption and there's not a single character that is in any sense likable. To top this all off, it is so boring that I fell asleep. Definitely not recommended."
+1,Booooooring,"Alright, this movie is boring. I watched it hoping that it would get better and it didn't. I had a lot of high hopes for this movie based on the reviews I read before watching it. Yes, Nick Cage did a good job with what he had and Eva as always is beautiful but that is pretty much the highlight of the movie."
+1,It doth suck.,"I found this movie pathetic at times. The drug use and plot line was, at times, absurd. I wish I hadn't wasted my $ renting this b/c it just wasn't worth it. The director's failed attempts at being ""artsy"" with the alligator, iguanas and the like was obvious and remedial and any action to be David LynchY was lost on practically anyone except perhaps the director.As you may surmise, this won't be one in my permanent library."
+1,trying hard but fail to impress,"If you want to watch this, the better option is to rent it. It has nothing to do with the original. It stands on its own. Between the coke-takings and the iguanas and the alligators, there's not enough punch to make this film emerges as a great film to be bought and re-watch again in my book. There were a lot of potentials, but the director takes the easy way out with an already thin plot. Nicholas Cage was ok, too bad Fairuza Balk had only 2 scenes. Eva Mendes and Val Kilmer's talents were wasted. Just everage to such a promising start of a might-be-an-awesome film. Just ok, but not memorable at all."
+1,I'd give it a zero if it would let me,"Total trash, not worth the dvd it's written on. Horrific acting, crazy stupid scripting and terrible camera work. It's telling me I need to write more words to make the review count so I'll reemphasize that this movie is a complete total waste of time and energy and you should stay away from it. Don't waste your time!"
+2,love it,great movie!!! cage is a great druggie i mean for being a cop. what a way to gain trust from the bad folk's.
+2,A hoot,"This is a highly amusing movie shot and acted superbly. It reminds me of David Cronenberg's work. That and other reasons probably explain this movie's 98 reviews and 46 Likes vs 19 reviews and 5 Likes forMy Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?(cf my review). It is incredibly satisfying and must have been a lot of fun to make."
+1,Glad I have prime and it was free,Wife is a huge cage fan...This was torcher to watch....I would have given less than 1 Star if it was possible..Wish I went to the dentist instead of watching this movie... I have seen some bad movies but this one now has the honor of been the worst...
+1,Just Don't,"Bad. Just bad. Somebody was on drugs during the making of this movie, I suspect it may have been multiple people. lol"
+1,Is this movie a joke?,"Couldn't watch more than 30 minutes. The acting, the plot, everything... completely just... BAD. Why do people enjoy this movie?"
+1,Crap,"This is a crap movie. Totally unbelievable, totally depraved. A piece of Hollywood junk. Don't bother, unless my description sounds enticing to you."
+1,Huge Waste of Time,Clean your house instead. Glad it was free! Would have regretted spending money on it. Tried to resume watching three times - couldn't' do it.
+1,Terrible!,Probably a decent story line but Nicolas Cage just needs to stop doing movies. The acting was just horrible. I would like the time back I used to watch this movie.
+1,junk,I tried giving this movie a chance... watched it all the way thru... even though I was going to shut it off multiple times... this is probably the worst movie I've watched ever...
+1,bad isn't fitting,"can not believe I watched the whole movie, I kept hoping it could get better. Never did get any better, only worse"
+2,One of 2010's Best films,"Get this movie!! If you like Quentin Tarantino, you'll love this incredible ride of a film. Cage is nothing less than brilliant."
+1,Worst Movie EVER!,"Horrible Movie, worst I have ever seen! Nick Cage's career is definitely over if it wasn't before this piece of garbage!"
+1,AWFUL!,"I have to say, this was the WORST Nic Cage movie I have ever seen! The director is horrible, it looks like a cheap movie and why waste your time? And Val Kilmer, dude, lose some weight, you make me want to start working out more just seeing you! He looked his best in Top Gun, but ever since that movie, and Batman, he has let himself go! I am not trying to judge, but he used to be nice to look at...DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! I am glad it was free thru the Prime, thank goodness!"
+1,not good,the service was good on this movie.. came quickly and in timely mode.. but the movie sucked.. it started off good.. but in the middle.. it lost its appeal.. he was a bad lieutenant.. but it just didn't catch and keep my eye.. and towards the end.. it was like.. what is going on.. it changed completely from the beginning..N. Cage is good actor.. but Eva.. she really didn't have a plot...
+1,SUCKS,this movie was the longest...boring movie i have ever seen. i didn't think he could ever do a horrible movie till this one. the whole movie shows him getting high and going on trips and setting people up for his mistakes...its a bunch of crap! maybe it would be good for someone that is really stoned out of their mind to sit down in watch.
+1,Lost: 121 minutes,"Well, that's 121 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Last year, I was compelled to see an animated movie about guinea pigs saving the world. It was the worst movie I ever saw. Now, it's the second worst movie I ever saw. Do yourself a favor and give ""Bad Lieuenant"" a miss."
+1,"Dumb, Bad, Really Bad",This was one of the worst movies I have seen in a long time. I usually enjoy Nicholas Cage movies but this is so far beneath him I can't imagine why he would even do it.
+2,All Nicolas Cage,"He is such a good actor that he can take this ""plot"" and make a good movie out of it."
+1,Genius? Puh-lease! It's self gratifying garbage,"I generally like Nick Cage even in his bad movies. This bad movie leaves very little to like about Nick or Herzog. Poor plot development is left to be interpreted by the visual arts and the script is even worse. Say whatever the other reviewers want, but I hated this movie."
+2,Drowning at midnight,"I enjoyed this. Get to see N Cage in a role where he can wallow in his manic phase shtick...a wonderful diversion from typical film normalacy. He starts off living in a nightmare, and somehow dives deeper and deeper into an overwhelming whirlpool of desperation and threat. It all takes place in New Orleans, a city where dissipation is a career. During the lowest part of Cage's crash dive, Herzog includes some bizarre shots of alligators and iguanas. Disconcerting, but an interesting visual evocative of his mindset at the moment. This film is a mesmerizing ride to hell, with Cage as the perfect conductor. There is a light at the end of all this, preventing this film from existing only as a compleat downer."
+1,Awful,"It's just an awful movie. It's not quite as bad as 'Eye of The Beholder' starring Ewan McGregor, but pretty close. Awful acting by Kilmer, Mendez, and Cage. I'm not sure how anyone can rate this more than 1 star, but if that's what floats your boat. Save yourself a couple of hours of your life and watch paint dry or something along those lines and you'll be better off for it."
+1,Horribly Bad,"Begs comparisons to Keitel's original and fails on every level. It never creates sympathy for the gritty immoral world this cardboard cutout inhabits. It's easily Cage's worst performance and the all time worst use of music in a drama ever. Unlike man of steel Keitel, this clown would have overdosed or been shot 10 times over. Any rookie cop could point out a dozen giant plot holes."
+1,Bad Lieutenant,"Terrible movie from beginning to end, I stuck with this to see if it would get better but no! two hours later I wished I had gone out side and washed the car"
+1,Bad Lieutenant = Bad Movie,"I gave up on this thing halfway through. I just could not watch any more. Cage runs around in a badly cut suit, his head turned at an angle as if he can't hear the director, and there is no discernible plot or purpose. We don't notice Cage's bad acting the way we did in Wicker Man, because all the rest of the actors are so bad Cage does not stand out. One good thing about the movie is, Cage plays a coke addict. The bad thing about it is, he didn't OD and give us all a break.We can give this one a pass, though."
+1,Very Bad Movie,"Till now I've never seen a bad Nicolas Cage movie, this would be the first. We kept hoping it would end and will never watch it again."
+1,The Worst Movie Ever,SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! This movie only goes to show that Nicolas Cage and Val Kilmer are definitely washed up as actors. I wish I could get my money and my time back on this movie. I just want to put my eyes out with a cordless drill thinking how much I watched of this trash before turning it off.
+1,Horrible Lieutenant,Worst Nicholas Cage movie ever made. See the Harvey Keitel version for a great watch.
+1,"""this movie is awful""",there is no words to describe this movie! all i can say this movie sucks and it was awful!
+1,What a complete waste of time,"This is one of the worst movies I've seen in a long-long time. The plot is very unimaginative, and is active is plain horrible.There isn't much more to say."
+1,"Bad, bad movie","Even Cage, with some genius acting in parts, couldn't save this bad movie.One of the wosre movies I have ever watched.Why do they keep hiring Eva Mendes - she acts like a piece of wood."
+1,"Horrible acting, writing, directing",All the other bad reviews are good enough for me. I'm just adding my vote on this one as a one star. I can't fathom how the ones who ranked it as 5 stars saw the same movie as I did. The best thing about this movie was returning it to the Red Box I rented it from.
+1,INFORMATION NEEDED,"If you are a very senior Senior, be careful of the pop-up enticements you do not understand. There is no way I can ever view the movie I have been wanting to see for a very long time. I now know that I have DVD and not Blu-Ray, whatever that is. Reaching anyone to question is a near impossibility in this sales-mad world. The saddest thing is that I have not found anyone in my area to whom I can just give this movie in exchange for an opportunity to view it. Disappointed Old Lady"
+2,CAUTION:Duplicate,"Bought this to add to my ""British Rail Journeys"" collection only to find that it is the same program that was included in British Rail Journeys: Vol, 1. from another distributor which is cheaper and contains two programs.(See my review.) No reason not to buy this but be advised that it is something you may already have."
+1,boring,"How did this collection of letters make it to print...when there are scores of personalities whose letters I'd love to read in a collection that haven't? These letters are very boring and he did not write to many notable people (a few to McCartney, Lennon and Olivier). Before you read about a theater critic, read what William Goldman said in his legendary book about Broadway THE SEASON, in the chapter titled ""The Approvers."" That tells you all about theater critics you need to know. THEN you can decide whether to read this one of Tynan's letters. I don't think this book would have made it to print if Tynan's wife hadn't been shoving it down publisher's and editor's throats. Dull, dull, dull, except for about five of the letters."
+2,love it!,"I love this watch and get compliments on it all the time. I am an RN and have looked for years for a watch that performs all that this one does. Analog face, digital 24 hr clock,and many other features that I will never use. The best feature for me is the count down timer. I knocked off points because 1. there isn't a second hand, the seconds are digital display. 2. I'm concerned about the band because it is getting dirty and reg. soap doesn't clean it. The silver ring around the face really shows it off. Sits high and is a serious sports watch but I'm wearing it at the hospital."
+1,Not quite the booze I expected,"This is an updated publication of a c. 1980 text. It is very informative on the properties of fuel alcohol and the different raw material possibilities. It also explains in some detail how to make ethanol on the farm-scale from improvised DIY equipment.It would benefit from a more up-to-date context and a slightly more commercial orientation, in my opinion."
+1,Ethanol is for drinking,"I would not recommend this book. Anyone looking into alternative fuel should consider biodiesel, or electric power. Ethanol is a waste. Anyway, this book provides some useless diagrams of how to not make a still at home."
+1,Needs a better string quartet,"As a musician and musicology student, I am very familar with both the ""classical"" world of music, and the popular world of music, and I have to say that perhaps string quartet versions of R.E.M. might be interesting, but you need a creative and enterprising quartet (such as Kronos Quartet, etc.) to do this. This CD is greatly disappointing because the transcriptions are simplistic and lacking imagination. String quartet recordings can be very exciting, but not here!"
+2,Regarding Tribute to REM String Quartet.,"Wow, I just bought this CD and I was surprised to see how poorly reviewed it was. Actually, that is the primary reason for my participation in this review... to offer a positive and encouraging reason to purchase this compact disc. I found the music to be refreshing and beautiful and, despite what other reviews have said, found the musicians to be quite talented. It's a good CD to relax to, have a dinner party to, et cetera. It's not REM, don't expect to hear REM. It is, however, a string quartet who brings a refreshing twist to most of REM's popular songs."
+1,Not a tribute -- a disgrace!,"A disgrace to both REM and the work of good quartets. The idea is enticing, but the quartet's execution is awful. Truly terrible. Dull. Choppy. Uninteresting. Same. I'd say boring, but I can't stand to listen to it long enough to get bored. It's so bad I was compelled to log onto this website just to see if I could get my money back. I see the quartet doesn't even have a name -- I can understand why. It's advertised as just ""The String Quartet Tribute to R.E.M."" and it lists the players. Maybe someone else could do better, but I doubt it, as the arrangements are bad too. Sorry to say it, but this CD is truly awful!"
+1,"Skip the quartet, and go for the whole orchestra.","This is one of those albums I wish I hadn't paid for. It's an interesting curiosity for the REM fan, but I find it nearly un-listenable. The arrangements simply destroy most of the REM sound. My advice: pass this one by, and pick up the disc from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra."
+2,Lock Lace Brown,"Works as advertised, wish I could just buy the locks without the laces. I use the locks on other items, works great holding my hat on in windy weather."
+2,Great item!,I bought these as a replacement when our new puppy chewed the end off of a similar type lace on my husband's favorite shoes. They come with easy to follow instructions and after a few minutes all was as good as new and harmony was restored! (shoes are now kept well away from puppy!)
+1,Difficult to attach to boots,"Too difficult to attach to my shoes...I prefer to tie my laces, even though I may have to do it more than once."
+1,"2 Unlimited is back, but not as you'd expect them to.","They're back, not as Anita & Ray but as Romy and Marion. The song ""Wanna Get Up"" in (my) opinion is not as good as other tracks released by the band, since there's no techno-rapping by Ray, and not as good vocals & lyrics. On previous 2 Unlimited tracks Ray & Anita wrote most lyrics and sung well. On ""Wanna Get Up"" vocals are written by other producers. Struggling to make the song good, on many European charts it never made it into the top five. The single includes three remixes, the ""SASH! Extended Edit"" is the best remix, and song, which give the single the two of five stars. It is better than the original version. The other two remixes are extrermely poor and do not relate with the type of music 2 Unlimited sings."
+1,Finches love it but so do squirrels,"This is a nice looking feeder and it attracted lots of beautiful finches, but the squirrels quickly figured out how to pop out the plastic inserts so that the seed spills out onto the ground. It is a poor design to have removable inserts in the feeding ports. Overall, a waste of money as I have to buy a new one now."
+1,Missing parts,"I received this bird feeder, liked it, but when I tried to assemble it someof the parts were missing. The hooded pieces were missing."
+2,It's finally gonna happen!!! WhooHoo!!!,I can't believe this is finally coming to DVD!Three's Company has always been my 'all time' favorite show.I never get sick of watching John Ritter's extraordinary talent.I just hope the other seasons are released quickly.There are quite a few and I want them all!
+2,Great service,I was very happy with my product I absolutely love it!!! And it was brand new at a very reasonable price. Gonna continue my shopping on amazon.
+2,2nd season,Great item. Will buy more in the future. Great gifts. Thanks for your great and quick response. Thanks again. Goodbye
+2,Always delivers the laughs...,It brought home an old classic - I can watch these guys over and over again.
+1,horrid DVD,"Love the show, which for me has held up well: it's obviously dated but still makes me laugh.What didn't make me laugh, though, was the quality of this DVD. The quality of the transfer, it's as though you're still watching it on VHS! It doesn't support surround-sound, even by just repeating the two channels.There are no subtitles in any language, and no special features of any kind!Worse, mine had scratches right out of the plastic! The scene where Jack comes up to the breakfast table in his speedos is all pixelated. Was that true for anybody else?"
+2,Clear cut disc,no problems whatsoeverI remember why I love the show so muchthis DVD is much cheaper here than at other retailersI wonder why though only 6 episodes on the 1st season...maybe they needed for it to catch onthats understandablethere's a great memorial feature for John Ritter too
+2,Comedy doesn't get much better!,"I remember watching Three's Company on TV, and I'm so glad it's available on DVD now... I have all the seasons! Seaons One introduces the group, and the laughs don't stop! I laughed out loud at every episode in this season! I absolutely love Three's Company! It's just so funny and entertaining! John Ritter (Jack) is classic... one of the best comedians! And the interactions with Joyce (Janet) and Suzanne (Chrissy) always makes me laugh out loud. For a good laugh, and overall great entertainment, Three's Company is tops! Enjoy!"
+2,A OK ~ Three's Company Season 1,"I'm glad Three's Company was put on DVD. It was a good show back in its days and it is still a good show. I can't wait to buy the Second Season when it comes out in the spring of 2004. If you have never seen any of the shows, I suggest you start watching and own this DVD. You won't stop laughing."
+2,Best Show Ever!!,"I loved Three's Company since I was a child, John Ritter is hilarious. I was upset when the Ropers left the show at the end of the third season, it was a lost! Norman Fell is so funny...I was devistated when I heard about John Ritter's death, he won't be forgotten...We will miss you, John. Can't wait for the second season. Buy it and you won't regret it. It makes you laugh so much..."
+1,"Show=Amazing , DVD=RUSHED","One of my favorite shows ever, the DVD itself was rushed to capitalize on John Ritter's death. This is what I hate about movie studios, it's all about the money and not about quality. Thumbs down to the transfer, thumbs down to the menus, thumbs down to the speed of menu access.Remember, I'm not rating the show because it would get 10 stars. The transfer is garbage.John you are the man. Sorry about this quality!"
+2,Can't wait no longer.,"Ever since I discovered that this was being released on dvd, I have been bursting out with retarded noises of delightful joy! I am very excited about the release of my very favorite televisionsitcom,Threes Company, because of the many laughs I get from watching it mostly. You will not regret buying it, and that is a guaranteed guarantee!"
+1,A lesson to be learned,I thought that because the DVD stated Season One that I was getting the entire season one. Much to my surprise it only included six episodes. I now know that unless it states COMPLETE season it isn't. I was quite disappointed and feel that the advertising is misleading.
+1,Why not Spanish ???,"Alguien me puede decir porque la serie Three's Company no viene ni con audio ni con subtitulos en ESPAÑOL.Esta serie fue vista a nivel mundial, si casi todas las series que salen en dvd con varios idiomas que paso con esta si es una de las mejores de todos los tiempos.Una comedia excelente y unica deberian de haber tomado en cuenta aca en mi pais la dieron con audio en español, donde quedo eso ???.Ahora si viene en audio ESPAÑOL o por lo menos subtitulo pido mil disculpas pero no dice por ningun lado en la descripcion del producto.SALUDOS"
+1,JACK THE IDJIT,I think Three's Company is the WORST sitcom there EVER was on telivision. Bad writing BAD acting and JUST PLAIN BAD all the way around. The horrible thing was it was SO bad you sometimes felt compelled to watch it in spite of your better judgement. PAINFULLY stupid plots.
+2,Where's your underwear?!!!!!,"I have very fond memories of this wonderful DVD set. I really appreciate that the producers put on the DVD season extras, and left the shows 100% complete. No commercial interruptions is such a nice treat. I remember they used to show oodles of commercials between the segments, and cut them up, in syndication.Love it!MC White said: Check it out!"
+2,A Legend,"Three's Company will always be the best comedy show that was on TV. When I heard that John Ritter had passed I did shed tears for the man because he was the best and will always be the best comedian out there. I have been waiting for the show to come out on DVD for a very long time. When I was a kid I would beg my mom to stay up so that I could watch the show. John Ritter will be deeply missed by all his fans. Rest In Peace John, we all miss you!"
+2,three's company,I have been waiting for this to come out on DVD since DVDS came out. This is my favorite show. You must buy this TV show this is the best ever. I have been watching this show since i was little. I just love John Ritter shows and movies he is so funny. I'm going to miss him. Rest in peace John.
+1,Spanish,In description this serie specific dubbed to spanish but is not real only English language. Not subtitules in spanish.Mal mal mal. But Is very funny.
+2,Classic!,"Yes, you can catch this program running in syndication frequently on many different channels, so why buy it? Well, I started thinking about a time in the future where it may cease to be aired and I feel this is a show that will continue to make me laugh way into my golden years :) . Yes, the situations they get into at times is over the top, but I know that I like watching television to ""escape"" my life and this is great entertainment. All of the actors do a great job, but John Ritter was a genius in his acting and comedic timing."
+2,"Excellent, albeit short, DVD presentation.","This is one of those ""it's about time"" DVD releases. The first season of ""Three's Company"" was a short one, given only six episodes. But it was wonderful to see them in their original colorful, vibrant presentations. The show stands the test of time and this is a must-own DVD for any classic TV fan.The only fault, naturally, is the lack of features and the small number of episodes. It might have worked better if they had combined this with season two and released a loaded collection next year. As it stands, season two will be released next year and I fully expect a five-star collection."
+2,a good deal,Alot of people have complained that this could not possibly be the entire first season of the show but it is.... Even if the show had such a short first season it was still a really good deal. It arrived right when it was supposed to and it's a pretty good aswell!
+2,CLASSIC,"This is the season that started it all. Originally a mid-season replacement, Three's Company became such a bona fide (and can you believe?) controversial show that ABC ordered up a full second season. The premise of the show is simple: Chrissy and Janet need a third roommate tp help with the bills when they meet Jack Tripper. The only problem? The landlord, Mr. Roper, won't allow a man to live with two women. The solution? Tell him Jack pitches for the other team. The show is heavy on farce (A light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations, exaggerated characters, and often slapstick elements are used for humorous effect) and John Ritter's Jack is the highlight with his physical comedy. The show went on to last eight years and inspired two spin-offs: ""The Ropers"" and ""Three's a Crowd."" There is a reason this show has lasted so long on syndication. Watch this set and you'll see why."
+2,Great 1st Season,"Yeah,great start to the series.Pity there is only 6 episodes in the 1st season.Already watched it loads of times.John Ritters humor as usual stands out.No extras on this dvd.But all the episodes are good.Here are the episodes.01. A Man about the house02. And Mother makes four03. Roper's niece04. No children, no dogs05. Jack the giant killer06. It's only moneyBuy it!So we can get all the seasons released.This show rulz."
+2,Thank You!,"I am sooooooooooo happy that this show is making its way to DVD. With so many other shows getting to DVD, its nice to see a true classic in stock. Plus, with season one being on DVD, I won't have to try to record the episodes on Nick at Nite every night (although I just might)."
+2,A must-have,"I grew up with Jack, Janet, Chrissy, etc. I watched all 6 episodes straight through one night and laughed my butt off with each episode. The only complaint I have is that there are only 6 episodes and I was left wanting more. I can't wait for season 2!!"
+2,"jack, janet, and chrissy","The first season of Three's Company. One of the funniest sitcoms around. The story of two girls, who need a roommate. After throwing a party (in the first episode) Janet and Chrissy find a man sleeping in their bathtub. . .eventually, they become roommates.A lot of storylines on the show revolved around misconceptions, and misunderstandings. The on-going joke that the landlord thinks that Jack is gay. In the first three seasons, the landlords are an older couple named The Ropers. And their on-going joke about him not wanting to sleep with her. Kind of like Al Bundy, on Married...with Children.Guaranteed many laughs. Rest in peace John Ritter."
+2,Come And Knock On Our Door.........,I was THRILLED to find this at Wal-Mart for $5.50. I LOVED this show growing up and now owning it and watching it again just makes me smile and brings back those memories. What a great show. We we always think of John Ritter fondly and miss him greatly.
+2,Come And Knock on Our Door,"I got this for Christmas,and I haven't watched it,yet. I want seasons 2-4. We'll miss you John Ritter,Rest in Peace.I'm still waiting for 8 Simple Rules Season 1 to come out on DVD."
+2,=^),"this is such a cute show! even after all these years im still in love with all the charactors and even the reruns are fun to watch. EVERY season of Three's company's great, definatly worth the $$"
+2,three's company,this is one of the best comedy ever in the world tv until now i am still watching this comedy every time
+2,classic television,What can I say about this show except it is a good example of what a classic series is all about. Any John Ritter fan has to add this to their collection. I intend to purchase the entire series.
+2,Very Funny,These are just as funny now as it was when i was little. These DVD's are an excellent gift for the Three's Company lover in your family.
+1,Great idea - shoddy construction - waste of money,"I purchased this as a replacement for an old roll up tatami mat that I purhased at least twenty years ago. These are perfect for taking to the beach but couldn't find them local now. The tatami is woven tightly so that it keeps the sand off. Saw this and looked like a good idea.These are really three separate tatami mats, each about 11"" wide by about 6' in length, joined by a blue canvas strip that runs the full length (top to bottom). It is colorful and handy, folding up in to object about the size of a large book with handles.Problem I ran into was that the strip joining two of the panels ripped apart first time I took it to the beach, rendering it useless for its intended purpose. Perhaps mine was just a bad sample but at $10 a throw, I will be asking for a refund."
+1,Not of good quality!,"In the picture it seems bright, cool, So I ordered! I received it few days back.. not good looking, not of good quality!!"
+1,did not warm up to the book,"the book came highly recommended, but it didnt humor me and I couldnt warm up to the authors style of writing. bored me too...sadly gave up half way into it."
+2,Buy Things From These People,I ordered a rare CD that I had a lot of trouble finding in other places. It was cheap and got to me over two weeks earlier than Amazon estimated. This vendor will be at the top of my list when I purchase my next CD.
+1,if you are buying cuz of Pearl Jam don't...,"The Ramones meet AC/DC. A live record with the song covered by Pearl Jam. Not a great recording. The songs are good, would rather hear studio versions. If you are looking to buy cause of the Pearl Jam song.. don't waste your money. Otherwise they are a good band but the production is no good!"
+1,Netherlands?,"If it is called Hard Wired in Ljubljana, why was it recorded somewhere in the Netherlands? Ljubljana is in Slovenia--a country on the other side of Europe..."
+1,"Nasty book, nasty woman","From a woman who sold out her body ages ago and now attempts to be a partisan hack, and poorly at that. Why anyone would want to wipe their feet on this dirty carpet is beyond me. Not worth the time it took to phone in sex."
+2,Hot non-fiction,"If you've ever thought about working in the porn industry, even as someone behind the video camera, photo lens or website, this book gives you a good idea of what you are in for. Take a curious, brave and intelligent woman and thow her together with a very industrious former stripper with excellent business sense and you'll see the sparks fly between this odd couple in this surprisingly suspenseful non-fiction story."
+2,Romero x Rambo,"Curiously, the track #36 (To Canada) was used in the 1st teaser trailer of the new Rambo movie. For a film filled with so many deaths, it was quite an appropriate choice, wasn't it?"
+1,Buzzing renders it useless,"It's light, it's convenient, it's easy to use. But what does it matter? In the end, the unit produces so much buzzing that it renders itself useless. It's just too annoying, and I would not ever want to watch the footage. I've been working with this for a year, sending it back and forth to Canon, and they tell me there is some ""allowable buzzing."" They actually replaced mine, hoping it would appease me, but the second unit was exactly the same.I've now missed filming the first 19 months of my daughter's life because of this. Canon doesn't seem to care much. Time to sell it on ...."
+2,great beginner cam,"one thing to watch out for,when using the zoom button,dont just let it go after you zoom,or it will click and the noise will be recorded. however,if you edit and can dub different audio then it wont matter. that said, we love the camera.ive been thinking about an off board mic for sterio audio,,just for fun. but since this camera is kinda old now,finding extra parts is kinda tough. when we bought it,they were just comming out and then everything was available,but now,several years later,,, well they arent. ebay or maybe canon outlet in the usa.in fact i just bid on a remote for it,we lost the other one. man,they come in handy.id probly also want a clear over lense to protect the main lense from grit and crud. cheaper to get a new cover than new lense."
+2,Easy to use!,-Excellent little camcorder.-Very impressed with its features.-Easy to transfer your moviesto a computer.I do not regret spending my moneyon it.
+2,Love it!,"Well, I'm going to have to bunk on the previous reviewer. I love my ZR45MC and have for about 10 years. Have not noticed the humm mentioned, however, will admit sound pretty much stinks; internal mic picks up too much background noise. That said, picture quality is fab. I use mine mostly for scenics, not talking heads, so a music track takes care of the noise. Interface with my Mac is on a kindergarten level. Plug it into the computer, the software starts and the computer asks if you want to download clips.Today I am looking for an external mic to see if I can solve the noise issue. Otherwise, can't think of a reason to get a different camera."
+2,very good..& easy to use,"This is my first digital camcorder. As a first timer its very easy to use which I liked most. without the tape i hooked to my Sony VIAO PC and within 10 minutes I made a small movie. the setup is so easy. to transfer the video I used IEEE port which comes in Sony VIAO and the Movie Shaker software.the quality is awesome but the quality of the digital still pictures are not excellent, but its ok. for starters and home movie makers its more than enough in a single camcorder"
+1,Another nightmare about the remove cassette message,"I have had this camera for 18 months and about 2 months ago, it started beeping at me to eject the tape almost every time I used it. I went on-line and found that this is common with this camera for some reason. I was able to prevent major problems by removing the tape after each use, but that no longer works. Now I cannot record or watch any tape without it forcing me to remove the cassette. I was very fond of this camera until it stopped working. I am very disappointed that I will now have to buy a new camcorder (a local repairman estimated over $200 to fix it). I have a friend who has the exact same camera and he has yet to have a problem, but it isn't worth the risk."
+1,Very annoying humming sound - be sure it doesn't bother you,"Basically a nice unit. Loaded with all the features you could ever want: plenty of optical zoom, digital stabilizer, very compact size, reasonable warranty, and good looks too.BUT...this camera has a VERY annoying buzzing/humming sound to it. I called Canon and they said it's ""normal for that unit."" Excuse me?Maybe for some people, the buzz is not annoying. But compared to my cheap, old 8mm, this is much, much noisier. I would recommend you try it before you buy it. Don't get wooed by the display models."
+1,I liked it at first,"It was a pretty good camera until it stopped working. One day I turned it on and it started beeping and flasshing an eject tape message. But you couldn't eject the tape and the camera would not respond to anything. I had the camera just over two years when this happened. Luckily I purchased an extended warranty at Best Buy. Best Buy sent the camera to Canon for repair. Canon would not repair it because it would be too expensive so, Best Buy gave me a new camera. And I was allowed to get a different brand, so I went with a Sony Handycam."
+1,BEWARE of ZR45MC Tape loading mechanism!!!!,"I bought the ZR45MC camcorder in Sept '02. I have been using it quite regularly. then all of a sudden I cannot load new or old mini DV cassettes. The moment I load a cassette, a message flashes on the screen 'REMOVE TAPE' and beeping sound is generated together with a flashing 'EJECT' message. Next step, I ship this to the Canon Factory service in NJ. They replied with an estimate of $160(on top of the $654 I pad for this!!).Also most importantly when I shipped from the Fedex office in Boston, the Fedex person made a remark that she has been seeing quite a number of the Canon camcorders going to NJ for repairs.To sum, I think this is a racket Canon has devised to rip off customers.So beware when you buy a Canon camcorder, ask the retailer about the tape loading mechanism, and if they have any maintenance plans that will repair it."
+2,Great Camera,This is a very easy to use camera with excellent video. Read the reviews and did not hear any humming noise when operating and the low light pictures were very good. The still pictures are good for the internet but are not good enough quality to use as a regular camera.
+2,Not good enough,This camcorder is good enough for me except for one thing: if you are going to need a light or external microphone you should get the ZR50MC because of its advanced accessory shoe. The lights and microphones that I can find are designed for the advanced accessory shoe. The built-in microphone is too sensitive to use in many cases because it even picks up the sound when I tap the handle of my tripod lightly.
+1,Remove the cassetter problem...again,"As with others, this was a great camera until the remove cassette problem appeared 8 months ago. Now it barely plays or records. I'm never buying another Canon and going back to Sony. BTW, the buzzing is the automatic microphone gain. If there's not enough sound to record it cranks up the input volume so much that you hear the tape motor."
+1,Horrible...,"I used this camera for a year untill during a period of a couple weeks of not being turned on, something to do with the light sensor malfunctioned. I think all Canon ZR series cameras are inclined to having buggy hardware and I dont remcomend buying one."
+1,"Nice camera, when it works","I love the features and optics of this camera. I love everything about it, except that it really doesn't work and their service is terrible. Many people posted about the humming sound -- I didn't have that problem. But the electrical system was intermittent from the time I got the camera. I've sent it to them three times, and each time they repair it, or claim to. Now it is out of warranty and the battery still doesn't work. So I'll have to buy a new camera and hope that you don't make the same mistake I did -- go with a different camera."
+2,Gets the job done right!,I have two long haired cats and these are by far my favorite lint rollers--super sticky and gets the job done in record time.
+2,A great CD,"Yeah, yeah, we know she has a loaded last name; anyway, a CD ought to be listened to on its own merits. As far as I am concerned, this is a keeper.Charlotte Gainsbourg's soft, mellow voice perfectly fits Air's melodies."
+2,5:55 Charlotte Gainsbourg,"What a great album!!! I never knew she sang as well. I have seen her in French movies and enjoyed greatly her acting in those movies. Now I even adore her more, because not only can she act, but she can sing as well!!!Go Charlotte Go!!!! Can't wait for her next album."
+1,She can't sing!,"This album received a fair amount of critical acclaim, so I thought I'd give it a listen. Well so much for critics! Gainsbourg can't sing a lick. She makes people like Britney Spears, Jessical Simpson & Janet Jackson sound like Beverly Sills or Marilyn Horne. The producers must recognize this too, because her voice is mixed very low on most of the tracks. On top of not being able to sing, she doesn't compose and doesn't play an instrument. So why is there a CD bearing her name? You got me. Maybe cashing in on daddy's renown? The botton line is don't waste your money. If you want to hear some good French CDs, check out ""Hors de Toute Doute"" or ""Le Silence des Roses"" by France D'Amour (from Quebec)."
+1,"hollow, lame and prescindible...","I bought this album in the hope of finding some kind of chic, interesting tunes ""a la French"", to match with her voice that I remembered from the past, but there's absolutelly nothing interesting inside: some elevator's music that won't disturb you in any given context. Utterly prescindible..."
+1,KAY ARE A PEE,"Um, hello? Has anyone noticed that this woman doesn't know how to sing? Most songs are an over-baked litany of melodramatic metaphors that add up to ... what? Others appear to be some sort of short story told in the past tense. All are whisper-talked by the artist in her faux Gallic/Brit accent that wears poorly as the CD progresses. The few times when the producers require her to actually hit a note are cringe-inducing.I wanted to like this record and spent $15 of hard-earned cash on it. But I guess there's a good reason why she's only dragged out of storage every ten years."
+2,A different Charlotte,"Charlotte Gainsbourg 5:55 borrows more from ""Air"" than from her father Serge, and is a complete departure from her previous works. I had hoped that she would've stuck to French, but being the daughter of British singer/actress Jane Birkin (after whom the famous French luxury goods maker Hermès named one of its lines), her English is impeccable and sounds quite sexy. This is a good, solid performance, albeit not one that will keep you awake."
+2,Red Allen's hot session,"Brilliant music made by old friends from the era when swing was still forming but at the same time the foundations of modern jazz were layed in Fletcher Henderson's orchestra (""Queer Notions"" and some other songs).This is a really hot and swinging Henry ""Red"" Alllen's slightly dixielandish date, featuring Coleman Hawkins (tenor sax) J. C. Higginbotham (trombone), Buster Bailey (clarinet), Cozy Cole (dm), as well as some younger but still hot players.However, the leader is particularly expressive in the ballad ""I Cover the Waterfront"" - no wonder I found it cited as one of the classical Allen's performances. Late fifties were good not only for modern explorations: this hot hi fi session gives great joy to us fans of classical jazz who sometimes whish that the recording technology in the 20's and 30's was a bit more advanced..."
+2,"Reporting World War II, Part Two",My wife is the reader and she dearly loved this book. So down to earth and factual.
+1,korny,One of the worst compilations ever. Some of the new synth music is cheap & corny. Even the ganymede song is bad on this album. I like my synth music to have some meat to it. All these songs sond like little kids playing new wave for a day. If you want some good new synth new wave music check out de/vision and Iris and mesh.
+2,Excellent Ski Tours for the Western Sierra,"This book has 59 tours in the Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Park areas and around Huntington Lake. Describes some beautiful country. Each tour is rated with difficulty, length, elevatnion, navigation, time, and season. The USGS topos for the tour are listed, along with excellent tour maps. Each tour has a description of what you see, where to start, and leads you thorough the tour.I like the book, but I would also like to see an index and more tours for the Yosemite high country."
+2,A Watershed Work!,"This is the definitive watershed work that brought Buddhism to the West and explains it in a manner that's very easy for Westerners to understand. It is a wonderful book that uses a question and answer structure like the Catholic Catechism to enlighten the reader on the Buddhist faith. It covers every aspect of Buddhism and there's much to learn from it whether you are a beginner or a master or from the East or the West. I strongly recommend this book. I got so much out of it. This book answers a lot of very important questions, including ones that I have had for some time. It's been a real blessing to me."
+2,A good review of the facts ...,"It is a catechism ... what more to say? It does the job, presents the facts and gives a lot of information in concise form that can be used for further study. What it is not is a prayer book, philosophical discussion or flowery inspirational work. It is a catechism."
+1,Not for novices,Not very useful. Perhaps too high a level for a layman like me. Seems to be written for a serious student of Buddism.
+2,A Good Synopsis of Mainstream Buddhism,"The contrived question and answer format didn't bother me too much, and actually covered a lot of ground in an engaging way. I liked this book."
+2,if interested in knowledge of the buddist religion; this is a must book,from start to finish it left you with knowledge and a possible desire to get in deeper. i read the entire book in only two sessions.
+2,Provides a great foundation for further studies.,This is a very handy little book. It answered many fundamental questions I had about the Buddhist philosophy. The book helped me to realize that I am a Buddhist - no matter where I am in my path.
+2,Excellent!,"I have several photography books that I have had no desire to read from cover to cover. Then I found this one! This is by far the best photography book that I have laid my eyes on. I am reading it cover to cover and plan on reading it again. John Garret has written it in such a fun, simple way that really makes you understand photography. I've even learned more from this book than I have in a photography class that I have taken.If you are just getting started in your photography adventure, I highly recommend this book!"
+2,"great book, good service","The book arrived in a little more time than I expected, but it was within the time frame indicated. However, I am happy with the book's condition. It's better that described. Great book and price."
+2,Good Overall Book,"I just took a photography course and this book was one of the ones recommended. It is a little shallow, but covers all the basics and all the items covered in the class. It covers all the various topis from portrait to building photog as well as types of cameras, etc. If you want a basic book, this is the one to get. However, if you are looking for a lot of depth, keep looking. Then again, it is ""Keep it Simple"" so it delivers just what it says."
+2,KISS Guide to Photography,"While old and out of print, this book is a very good way to learn the basics of photography. You have to ignore most of the references to digital cameras as the technology has changed a lot."
+1,"outdated!!! although several book been out there for a long time, this book is also basic","I bought this book two months ago... It's outdated.It might include the information you are looking for, but at a very basic level. I went with the ""Undestanding Exposure"" by Bryan Peterson, and with ""The Digital Photography"". Both have outstanding reviews... and these will do the trick teaching you what you need to know to take great/almost pro photos..."
+1,"Plastic pulley, not metal.","The pulley is plastic, not metal as pictured. I've added a photo to show the actual item that I received. The tensioner was made in Canada, according to the label on the box. The plastic pulley might be reliable, but I purchased this item based on the image showing a metal pulley."
+1,Mixed Bag,"This compilation contains some of the best jazz guitar ever in songs like Scotland I, the Jam with Albert and Yin. Unfortunately it also digs up silly tripe like Eyes of Love, Planet End, Adam Smasher and Rene's Theme. The shorter compilation, the Essential Larry Coryell is less expensive, more consistent and manifestly superior to this double CD."
+2,Great take on unlikely standards...,"Gelfand and his acolytes make solid and original jazz out of music usually associated with children. These arrangements are simply delightful, my favorite being ""Passe-Partout"" a theme I knew by heart as a 4-year-old in '78. Gelfand not only arranges the themes well, his interpretations and solos on the piano shows that they could have a great new life as jazz!"
+1,Belkin poser,"Ordered a Belkin, got something unknown. Part number on unit (BI13-120100-AdU) doesn't match the advertised one. What's up with that? $11 is too much for a knock off brand."
+1,Should be Free with purchase of Belkin OmniView. Why sell separate?,This item should come free with a Belkin OmniView. Seems amazon and sellers are deliberately selling separate to make more money by charging shipping and handling for an item that should ship with Belkin OmniView when a customer is purchasing one.
+1,Amigo?????,I ordered a BELKIN and received an AMIGO.Not what I ordered and when I complained...I was sent ANOTHER AMIGO.Get a clue. Don't shop Amazon!
+2,Delicious Electronics...,"I had purchased Cirrus' second album first (Back on a Mission) and it really appealed to a broad electronic audience, but Drop the Break is probably more for pure ""electronic heads."" This album is mostly big beat songs with electronic remixes and some interesting live elements. However, amidst all the big beat and electronic songs, 'October 27' stands out as a truly beautiful slow-er song. It almost reminds me of some of BT's work. I hope I never get tired of hearing that track.The big picture: The Cirrus boys have alot of talent and if you like their music stlyes or big beat/dance/electronic music then this is a must have for your collection. Happy Gooves...."
+1,Not As Engaging As I Had Hoped,"I'm not a huge dance/techno/electronica/call-it-what-you-want fan, but I do dabble. And seeing the addition of vocals, bass and guitars to a dance outfit piqued my interest. Unfortunately, it didn't hold it. Nothing really bad here, it just didn't make much impression. ""Drop the Break"" is OK, and I liked the trance-y feel of ""Yallah Habibe"". The only other impression I got was the rather silly lyrics on ""Abduction"". Serviceable for background music, but not really an album I could get into."
+1,Not as good as Counterfeit CD...,To put it bluntly... I hate this CD. I thought I would like it because I fell head over heels in love with Cirrus' Counterfeit CD. I listened to that CD for a week straight I loved it so much... then I got this CD. It's like a tribute to bad... BAD... 80's music. Not to bash on the people who actually like this CD but if you listen to Counterfeit first and then go to this one... you will be very dissapointed. It's one of the few CDs of mine that I would love to just toss in the trash and I rarely get a CD that I hate. It was worth all of the 69 cents I paid for it on Amazon.
+1,Reaaally sucks!!!,"The only song that's worth listening to on this album is ""Break in"" and it can be found on Superstar DJ Keoki's ""Transatlantic move"". Go for his album instead..."
+2,AWESOME,I love this book. It is some cool. I always look words up whenever I am stumped in music theory or just in my practice. It is a very good buy!! I recommend it to anybody who is into music. :)
+2,Can't Get Enough of GLAD's Acapella Projects,"Like most things in my life I experienced GLAD in reverse of release dates. I thought it impossible to improve upon Project III and then I experienced Project II. Their variations on Christ the Lord is Risen Today sends cold chills up and down my spine and All Glory Laud and Honor Him makes my heart swell for the praise and worship GLAD offers to millions of Christians worldwide. I'm so very glad I've added GLAD to my music repetoire. ""I say Rejoice, I say again Rejoice"" And, as is my pattern, I will now search, find and experience Project I. Happy Acapella Harmonizing!"
+2,Great Read,"Anyone who thinks that becoming addicted to Valium can't happen to them should read this book. Brutally honest it follows Barbara Gordon, a successful award winning documentary film maker, through her addiction to Valium and her painful struggle to get off. This is a great read. I won this from Goodreads."
+2,Loved this book,You hear about prescription drug addiction but don't really understand it. This book takes you into Barbara's life with such an addiction. The writing is excellent. There is so much detail regarding her struggle back to a normal productive life. I have a new respect for individuals and their families with this illness.
+2,Still One of the Best,"A number of books about substance abuse have come out since ""I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can,"" but it still should be on the bookshelves (or Kindle) of everyone directly or indirectly involved with addiction. Gordon's straightforward description of the mental, emotional, and physical symptoms endured by a recovering addict has a powerful universality. It helps all of us understand the complex and excruciating process of recovery. - Ann Seymour, author of ""I've Always Loved You"""
+2,Very good heart wrenching story,I read this book many years ago. I was touched by her story. I can not speak for the Kindle formatting on this. Only to the books content. Excellent.
+2,Now I'm confused ;-),"I read this book 24 years ago, after having just gotten out of an abusive relationship. Reading it helped me tremendously in understanding what my ex was doing. That's what I remember about this book. So, now reading the reviews, that all mention the book being about valium addiction, I'm kind of surprised that I only remember the parts that resonated with my own life at the time. To me this book was extremely powerful and I've recommended it to other strong women that have been in emotionally abusive relationship. So, I think I will have to reread the book to see, if the abuse was really only such a small part of the book and not really what it is about."
+1,Review of book,"I didn't care for this book at all - in fact, I stopped reading it several times because it droned on and on about the writer's depression - so much so, it made me depressed! I wanted to read about her recovery - and after more than half of the book behind me, I was still looking for that. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone!"
+2,Liked it,This was a fascinating look at mental illness. I could really feel her pain and understand how easy it would be to slip into this state.
+1,Needy,"She seemed to be ""ill"" when it was convenient for her. All I kept thinking about was how she should have thanked her lucky stars that she and her family could afford all that treatment.I really kind of wanted to smack her and say Snap out of it!"
+2,realistic,"I found this book very realistic. As someone who suffers from mild mental illness, it made alot of situations real to me. I enjoy the NYC mentions as I have recently visited New York. I could visualize the book well."
+1,dry,This book was really dry... there were a couple interesting moments but most of the book was a lot of unnecessary words. This is one of the very few books that I didn't finish!
+1,great book BUT DONT BUY THIS VERSION,"Not sure exactly what went wrong here - but this version of the book is RIDDLED with laughable typos. Horrible punctuation, missing words, random periods thrown in everywhere. ""ERIC"" becomes ""ERIE"" throughout. What the hell? Was this reprinted by monkeys?DONT BUY THIS VERSION."
+1,Out of date: fading fast,"When written, this books topic was well known. Individuals and styles of communication were well understood.With time, the people and places Con Price refers to are only familiar to a few local individuals-and only important in regards to this fund of knowledge.I am currently working with Dr. William Thackery of MSU-Northern, Havre, Montana to upgrade and update the book and subscript the text for improved reading, relevance, and accuracy. Once done this text may be a leading contribution to the history of Montana and Southern Alberta.Yours,Ruth M. Burleigh P.O.Box 608 Chinook, Montana 59523 (406)357-4255"
+2,Also useful if you live in Europe,"You read a lot of books, when you have a relative with lung cancer. This book gives you an overview of the most common options you have, without the depressing statistics about lung cancer. If you fight for your health, statistics aren't that important after all.However, there are a lot of pages about coping with cancer 'socially', which may be important to some people, but that is information I was not really looking for. And the health system in de USA is a different from the system in Europe (dealing with doctors, insurance, that kind of things).But it is by far the best introduction book about lung cancer I have been reading so far. I keep using it over and over again. So: recommended, also if you live in Europe."
+1,VERY limited lifespan,"I loved this when I first started using it and recommended it to everyone -- but after very limited use, it was totally shot. Either the keys didn't respond at all or if you pressed one key, multiple letters appeared (""a"" became ""as""; ""q"" became ""qw"") and it was impossible to return. One friend who also purchased it had exactly the same problem within a month, so it wasn't just a bad unit.If I coud give it NO stars, I would."
+2,Mean Guns,"This movie is not for everyone. The story line is good but some parts of the movie are just to far fetched to make this a great movie. But if want something different like watching a solid 90 minutes of over a hundred people geting shot, stabbed ,and/or beaten to death. THIS IS A MUST SEE MOVIE!"
+1,Dumb Guns...but great soundtrack,"Christopher Lambert and Ice-T are supposed to be the stars here, but what little depth this movie has comes from Michael Halsey, who turns a professional killer into a sympathetic figure (and that ANYONE can earn any sympathy in this bit of video treacle is itself an achievement).If you're not a big fan of bloodless, mindless gunplay, the only reason to buy this movie is for the soundtrack. Mambo fans will actually enoy it, as well as the Andean flute/guitar instrumental."
+1,Mean Guns Doesn't Mean Any Good,"This film is a travesty of the action-adventure genre. First off, the plot is illogical and absurd even if it might be a policeman's dream: all the major criminals around congregate at a prison and kill each other in one enormous shootout. That essentially is the plot of the movie.Adding to the ""fun"" is excruciating, repetitive dialogue where the major characters attempt to bare their souls. At the end of these long-winded discourses, one fervently wishes these characters to be brutally killed for being so insufferably boring and pretentious.Oh yes, how can one forget the equally irratating mambo-inflected film score which blares loudly. and repetitively, over the soundtrack? Unfortunately, it's not loud enough to drown out the dreadful dialogue.Mean guns doesn't mean a thing."
+1,In a Nutshell: Mambo Murder,"I've now seen the film Mean Guns twice and I have even purchased the DVD (albeit off of a bargain rack). This isn't a great film, it isn't even really a good film, but it can be entertaining if you like violence and mambo.The story behind the movie is weak at best and the cast (consisting mostly of Ice-T and Christopher Lambert) really doesn't do much to improve the film. There are some interesting action moments, all to the beat of Mambo music.If you can find it for a cheap price I'd suggest it, but I wouldn't pay any more than a couple of bucks for this film. Of course if you're a diehard Christopher Lambert fan or if you really love Mambo and Violence, this might be something you want to invest in."
+1,A very strange and bad movie,"Albert Pyun has his own way of making films. He is responsible for ""Omega Doom"" and ""Crazy Six"", two movies that in spite of having quite different plots, possess in common the peculiar and curious way with which the director accomplishes his works. ""Mean Guns"" follows the Pyun's formula: many shootings and closes in slow motion,different and weird camera moviments, strange characters and a poor script. In this film, Lambert is a murderer who,along with other criminals, is trapped inside a prison and he needs to survive before his chances drain. Pyun substitutes idea and good-sense for excellent action scenes, that remind plenty of John Woo and Sam Peckinpah's best efforts. Unhappily, that is not enough to maintain the interest for this bad film."
+1,Completely UNREVISED AND OUTDATED!,"I was very disappointed in this book. I have found shop set up for effecient layout and dust collection to be the most important aspects of my woodworking. I am always looking for new and innovative ways to be as effecient and effective in these areas. I could find no difference in this book and the earlier version it replaces. Even the photos are same outdated photos that appear to be taken in the late 70's used in the 2001 release. Please, Taunton, don't insult your readers by continuing to regurgitate the same information with a shiny new label in an attempt to sell more books. Please strive to produce new and relevant photos and information. Your books and magazines are already some of the most expensive, it would be nice if the quality matched."
+1,OK if you have an unlimited budget and dream,"Lots of great ideas for those with unlimited budgets. Many of the suggestions are not within the economic means for those thinking about setting up a shop; although the author includes many photo's for the ""Dream"" shop. Most references to tools include equipment that costs $1,000's (or more!). Lot's of fluff from the author and plentiful color photos of shop layouts, tools, and equipment that the average ""Joe"" would spend decades purchasing. Not too much ""practical"" information about ""The Practical Guide to Designing and Building Your Dream Shop"". Definately a dream."
+1,"A lovely book, but short on specifics.","This is a beautiful book and terrific fun for a woodworker to read for enjoyment, but it's short on specific solutions. Attempting to be all things to all woodworkers, it is of little value to anyone--except to spark the imagination. The best part of the book are the beautiful photos that peek inside the workshops of great artisans around the country. But if you seek step-by-step advice, look elsewhere."
+2,Excellent and informative,"This is a very clear, thorough, well-written book. It details many aspects of setting up a small wood shop, from layout to electrical work to insulation and soundproofing. The author also talks about what tools to select and suggests a priority order for people who cannot get all they want at once. It is an excellent source of information for anyone from hobbyists to beginning professionals."
+2,Packed with info,"I was looking for a book about the shop space itself, and this was right on the money. There one chapter on general tools that one would need, but that's it. The rest is dedicated to preparing a space for a woodshop. There is a lot of attention paid to outbuilding-type 'dream' shops most of us will never have, but electricity, surface treatment, storage, etc. are all still applicable. Every chapter is a reference itself. The table of contents is clear and makes it easy to find what you may be interested in."
+2,Very useful eye candy...,"Yep, there are a lot of ""dream shops"" in this book. But ton's of ideas for those of us that are ""monitarilly challenged"". I found a lot of good ideas for storage and space utilization from the pictures and text. Admittedly the most of the shop layouts will not work for me, but I can sure use bits and pieces. I didn't buy this book, got it at the library, but I believe I will buy it just as a reference for ideas. Recommend it highly for just this reason."
+1,Not worth it,"Fairly poor. Lots of photos of badly set up shops, and ego-stroking of the shop owners, but no guidance on how to lay out a shop well."
+1,weak advice,"The best thing I found in this book is the picture on the cover. Well, actually the uncropped version in chapter 5. Beyond that, I found everything else to be non-practical from a design perspective. A photo of a filthy dust collector area when discussing the advantages of central collection or electrical wiring that would never pass inspection is typical. I'd rather see plan views of real shops that work with reasons for the decisions made."
+2,Nearly Sanders Best,"It took a while to get into this cd. Though I often admire Bill Laswell, sessions that he produces are often terribly uneven (except Sharrock's Ask the Ages where he basically lets the music do the talking). The title track starts with an ""ambient"" percussion section that makes you want to say ""laswell is a genius."" This is followed by an ""afro-pop"" song/rap that makes you want to say ""why does Laswell have to mess with everything."" The problem today is, everybody thinks you have to fill up a whole CD with music. Try programing this disc without the ""smooth jazz"" Midnight in berkely and the title track and I believe you will find this could have been Pharoah's best album and it still clocks in at about 50 minutes."
+2,Great CD,"This is a great CD. Buy It. (You know you want to) Every track is hip and contain a variety of styles and elements from great vocals to some of the more ""out side"" stuff. This CD can be enjoyed by people who are not hard core jazz fans."
+1,He who doesnt laugh at this cd must have a hart of stone!,"This record discusted me, mr Sanders ought to think less about money and care more for the quality of the music! I mean, this man has played with Coltrane and obviously he didn't get it. Dont buy this cd, its popular music in its worst sense. Instead you should buy a record with John Coltrane. In his latet period he is in to the same themes as Sanders but shows that this doesnt necessarily lead to kitsch."
+1,Avoid,"I was highly disappointed with this cd. Perhaps I expected more of the Kharma era Sanders or any of his early 70's releases. Anyhow I've always experienced Sanders as somewhat of a self indulgent artist even on his best records and in fact some of his best playing really is on other peoples records so in some ways I'm not all that shocked at the medocrity of this cd. The music is bland, overwrought and trite somewhat similiar to any of the faceless and equally uninspired New Age releases that you might stumble upon. This cd should be avoided and if you want to here some more current Sanders check out Sonny Sharrocks album ""Ask The Ages"" that features Sanders without the pretension and self importance."
+2,Good stuff,"I have always had trouble finding the perfect toner for my skin type. I have oily skin but it is also extremely sensitve to burning and tingly toners that contain alcohol in the ingredients. I have tried a lot of toners, and this is truly one of the best ones I have ever used IMO. It is very gentle and does not produce a burning or tingly sensation after application. It has a great, light, clean scent and does an effective job of wiping away any remaining oils/dirt on your face. I like to use it after cleansing and prior to any day/night moisturizers."
+2,Amazing,"Within 24 hours of using this product there is already a huge difference in my skin. I love it! It's light, it smells great, and it really does what it claims to do."
+1,"Can you do basic math and science, MGM?","Mad Max and Escape From New York are two titles I would consider essential to have in my BD collection, but I will not be buying them in their present state. Why, you ask? Let us do some simple science and maths:Science in the sense of positing a fact: I watch all my discs on a 50"" plasma television, and listen to them with a receiver that decodes 7.1 channel lossless soundtracks via the HDMI ports.Hence, Blu-ray + DVD = NOT GETTING MY MONEY.It really is that simple, MGM and anyone else who is contemplating force-feeding consumers what I now refer to as a holdback format. I have already imported Alice In Wonderland and Iron Man 2 from Amazon.com because the locals tried to force me to buy a DVD. So when the UK Amazon offers Mad Max and Escape From New York without force-fed DVDs, guess who is getting my money?DVD is dead. Face up to it. It died the day that BD spoke up and offered us the experience of progressive television."
+2,Is this remastered version?,"What a beautiful picture than I thought before buying this. No computer image, no sfx, natural good old film. I love this film."
+2,VERRRRRYYYYYYY GOOD,"This movie is so freaking action packed, you actually are asking for a break from it and when you get your break , this movie hits you with one of those really hard to take drama scenes.but the action is the reason to watch this. The camera work is outstanding the way they follow the motorcycle in one scene is really a rush just watching it. It opens up with action and gives you just enough to make it a really good movie.One of the MANY reasons I love this movie is the hero. I watch a lot of kungfu, and this type of storyline for mel is kungfu at it's finest. He really reminded me of a guy like Jimmy Wang Yu or even one of my favorites Chen Kwan Tai(baddie from crippled avengers). Mel plays the role just as good as any of them and maybe better.The commentary is also listenable and a pretty good making of."
+2,"Mad Max to the Max! Well, almost.","What can I say. This movie ROCKS BIG! It is full of fighting, bad words, threats, cool heroes, evil villains, and everything else that makes an action movie good. Like guns, bladed weapons and determination. It follows a man who means to stop criminals and terrorists in similar ways to the Punisher. It has cool quotes and good graphics for a 70's movie, and I liked it a lot so I am looking forward to the sequels, Road Warrior and Beyond Thunderdome. If you like bang em up movies with morals, see it."
+1,Cult classic...,"There is no doubt that this is a cult classic, and there is plenty of reason for it to stay that way. Overall, it was predictable and somewhat lacking in screen presence. I can't really put my finger on what it is that makes the film worth the purchase, but I will admit that it is an interesting example of Australian movie making in the 70's.The story line is somewhat disturbed and there are significant reasons to not allow children to watch this, and really, there is little reason for me to suggest that anyone not completely bored with other avenues of moviemaking watch it either."
+2,I LIKE TURTLES,I LIKE TURTLES. And Mad Max. Excellent movie. I like very much. I love him. And the bad guy was good in Farscape.
+2,Great movie,a good collection and will be a long time favorite a movie to be never forgotten. Mel is a good actor
+2,Fitting beginnng of an epic,"""Mad Max,"" the first film in a much-imitated but never equalled ""action"" tragedy/trilogy, perfectly sets up the following two movies. Together, they form an epic of one man's losses of all he loves, his ruthless revenge, and his eventual redemption, beginning in ""The Road Warrior,"" when he grudgingly assists a commune whose members repay him with treachery. Despite that, his metamorphosis comes to fruition in ""Thunderdome,"" in which Max regains his humanity to the fullest degree.Side made several in Australia before this one, and the one to see is ""Tim,"" in which Mel gives an incredible performance that's about as opposite of an apocalyptic anti-hero as anyone could get. This man has amazing talents, to the ""Max."""
+2,PLEASEEEEEEE,"IF WHAT YOU SAID KENNETH MARBURY IS TRUE, EVERYONE GET TOGETHER AND TRY TO GET THIS DIRECTOR'S CUT WITH THE ORIGINAL ACCENT AND THE CUT SCENES."
+2,Buy It!,"The first movie in the series is good, but, Road Warrior is better. but does that mean it`s bad? Heck no! This is actually one of the best of the sci-fi genre.It`s about this guy named Max, (duh!) who gets pissed at this motorcycle gang for killing his friend and family and seeks his hellish revenge."
+2,CLASSIC ACTION MOVIE,"Featuring a fresh faced Mel Gibson as a young cop who faces down mobile savages on the highways of a dystopian Australia of the future. Mad Max managed to make a virtue of its modest budget, with some startling, influential stunt work and array of weird and surreal characters. Mel Gibson is perfect in the role of the idealistic young cop who feels that he is slowly becoming dehumanised by the brutality he is embroiled with on a daily basis. He quits the force and takes off with his family to try and escape from the madness and decay that is nearing fever pitch. However when his family are killed by a gang of marauding bikers, Max becomes the very thing he was trying to avoid, a broken, monoslylabic, avenging angel in souped up pursuit car. Very much a character in the vain of Clint Eastwood's man with no name from the spaghetti westerns, Max is a brooding, intense man with a capacity for terrible violence."
+1,Warning - badly dubbed dvd,"Prospective purchasers should note that this dvd is the dubbed version where American actors replace the Australian actors on the soundtrack. I understand that the decision to overdub the part was done when the movie was first released in the US (an Australian friend recalled his shock at the dubbing when he saw it in a US cinema at the time) but I would have thought that the studio could have dug up the original Australian version and released that instead. Because of this irritating and pointless feature of an otherwise fine movie (the best of the Mad Max series), I can only rate the dvd 2 stars."
+2,The Special Edition has arrived - BUY IT NOW!,"This review refers to the new Special Edition DVD that has just been released.Both widescreen and full screen versions are included, but more importantly, the original Australian dialogue has finally been restored. The difference between that and the clunky, awkward American-dubbed audio most of us are familiar with is like night and day (and if you want to find out for yourself, both are included on the disc, so feel free to compare).Rounding out the package is a making-of featurette, several trailers, and a ""pop-up video"" style subtitles-option which presents various minutea about the film and its locations while you watch."
+2,Mad Max (Special Edition),"I won't go into a review of the movie itself as there are many on here already. I knew the movie before buying it, liked it, which is why I bought it.This review is to let folks know about the Special Edition. For those of you looking for it, yes, this has the original Australian audio. It also happensto have the English dubbed version, just so you can remember what it was like being little and watching this on TV for the first time. Plenty ofextras and great quality, this made for an excellent 'guys night'.One thing I never really figured out about these movies... Mad Max doesn't really seem especially... mad. I mean, he's mad, but I always thoughtmad was supposed to mean crazy. He's not all that crazy. Makes for great alliteration though."
+1,Cut Version,"Guess I should've known better than to buy a ""special edition"" This has scenes edited out. I'm very disappointed, what a prude sissyfied country America is these days. ZERO stars for this version. Original version gets FIVE!"
+2,typical chick flick,"What you're looking at here -- or at least, the product I think I'm writing this review for -- is the very first ""Mad Max,"" the one that put a young Mel Gibson on the map. The later one, though, ""Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome"" is the one everybody knows.This one is low-budget filmmaking at its best.Two points:1. For some absurd reason those who put out this DVD decided to dub the original ""Australian"" into American English. What an insult. Really, how dumb do they think we are?2. Interesting that while in the popular imagination the Mad Max paradigm has come to mean post-Apocalyptic chaos, in this first one, the world is more or less as normal as the Apocalypse hasn't occurred yet.3. How'd they get that music? Wow. That was an impressively well-done score.4. Film was crying out for aerial shots! Too bad they apparently couldn't afford a crane or helicopter."
+2,"Solid Prequel to Superior ""Warrior""",Finally this thing has been enhanced for surround. It is about GD time!!! Lacks one star because Road Warrior takes it one step to the next level of high intensity. Interceptor motor kicks butt on the old surround sound rear channels too!
+2,Post Apocolyptic Action At Its Best,"A post-apocolyptic wasteland. Peace officers in hopped-up hotrods. Renegade bikers. What else does a film need to offer to be a five star masterpiece?! One of GIbson's earliest films, Mad Max continues to be one of his greatest achievements, both as a film and as a character. I give this film five big stars! This is a must see film."
+2,Great work! Fuel injected suicide DVD!!,"Wish I have a MAD MAX 2 DVD like this!! This is a great DVD, with the 2 versions on it!! the American dubbed version is a great wild cartooned movie. And when I hear the true Australian version... the movie becomes more serious and real!! amazing. Some of my friends prefered the old dubbed version, but I prefered the 2 versions!! The Stereo sound of the engine of the yellow interceptor when Max is waiting for the knight Rider is superb. The image is the best, and this DVD have the choice to see the movie in 16:9 or in a 4:3, wish all DVDs have this option when movies are filmed in wide screen. If you like Muscle Cars crashing, runing, etc. you must see this..."
+2,Mad Max (1979),"A catalyst in the Contemporary Era revenge-actioner movement, this George Miller flick features a young, then-unknown Mel Gibson in only his second movie role, as top-cop Max Rockatansky. After a pursuit of Max's ends in a fiery crash, killing the pursued (a biker named Nightrider), he is targeted by motor-terrorists for the death of their fellow gang member. When Max goes on a vacation trip with his wife and their infant son, they are attacked by the malicious, vengeful mob, leaving Max a childless widower hungry for his own violent revenge--and that's exactly what he gets. Set in post-apocalyptic Australia, this film, made for a meager $400,000, held the highest cost-profit ratio of any film in Hollywood history until 1999, when Blair Witch surpassed its mark."
+1,Dubbed into American English,"This DVD is the U.S. release, in which the original Australian dialog (including Mel Gibson's) was replaced with dubbed dialog in ""American English""."
+1,Blah,"I thought this movie was boring and it didn't let you get to know any of the characters. The only good thing in this movie is a young, cute Mel Gibson."
+2,Mad Max is Cult Classic,"How can you not love this cheesy low-budget film from down under? Mel is great as Max, whose family is killed by a nomadic biker gang. The heartless and stone cold Max sets out bent on revenge, hence ""Mad"" Max. Violence is as plentiful as the high-octane chase scenes."
+2,"This is where ""road-rage"" originates!","If you worry about how much you pay for gas, read this book! END"
+1,Nothing more than car crashes,"Why on earth would anyone give this movie three and a half stars (out of the traditional four star system)? I kept watching this tedious film, hoping that perhaps the answer might be found in the next scene. This is a confused, jumbled mess. It's an unintelligible, incoherent, impenitrable story that makes absoloutley no sense and goes from nowhere to nothing. Each scene seems to have nothing to do with the one before or after it. As best as I can figure it out, it's a wierd cross between ""Duel"" and ""Death Wish"", but no where near as good as either. The action is disappointing too,unless you like seeing vehicles getting wreaked."
+2,Mad Rod,"For a long time i've been waiting for this dvd, it becames my way of life, i bought a CB750 and a F-100 V8. These kind of vehicles really amaze me."
+2,Cult Classic,"In the near furture, the high ways of tomorrow are no longer a safe place. Gangs of bikers and kamikaze lunatics roam the long stretches of road that populate the stretch of land known as the Austrailian outback. Mel Gibson soars as the tough futuristic cop Mad Max in this extreme action thriller that started it all. Amazing non-computerized stunts make this movie a treat to watch over and over again. After his wife is brutally murdered by an evil group of bikers, Max sets out on a crazed revenge, earning his heading ""Mad"". Grinding action sequences and Gibson's cool headed attitude make Han Solo look like second hand trash. Just like what Star Wars did for sci-fi, this movie revolutionized action movies for all time, setting the standard of today."
+2,Cool early effort of Mel Gibson,"Mad Max is a very good movie.It's loaded with action,and it's got a good(but kind of strange)musical score that really adds to the feel of the movie.The plot is pretty good.It takes place sometime in the future(at least from when the movie was made)in Australia.The highways of Australia have become very unsafe,with biker gangs running wild.Most of the film is about a very nasty gang,led by a crazy guy called the Toecutter,that is out for revenge on a cop named Max,who they blame for the death of their friend the Nightrider.(he died in a fiery crash toward the beginning of the film,after an excellent chase)After the gang kills Max's wife and baby,he becomes the hunter,and the gang the hunted,and Max gets revenge in the end.This is a very good film,done on a very small budget.The only version I've ever seen is the American,I would love to see the Australian Sometime.This movie is followed by an excellent(and bigger budget)sequal,The Road Warrior."
+1,Mad Max 1,"I'm a great fan of the Mad Max series of films and since I'm living in Australia, I have seen the original Aussie version on video locally. It seems stupid that we can only get Mad Max 2 and 3 on DVD in Australia and not Mad Max 1 (which is only available on Video). So, because of this I bought Mad Max 1 (The U.S Version DVD) through Amazon which has the American voices dubbed over the original sound track (which I didn't know at the time). Me being Australian and having watched the original, I found the U.S version very disappointing. Also the picture quality on this US version DVD of Mad Max 1 should have been better (It's more like VCD quality). The Australian version of Mad Max 1, I would give 5 stars."
+2,The best of the Mad Max triolgy,"The Australian dialog was dubbed because it was believed by the director that the Aussie dialog wouldn't be understood by American audiences. This is by far the best of the trilolgy. The leader of the motorcycle gang is absolutely frightening. I think the dubbing and the orchestrated soundtrack actually ADDS to the 'alien' feel of the movie. We are watching cultural shock where ANYTHING goes, and it keeps you on edge throughout the movie. FOUR stars ONLY because it doesn't include the original Australian dialog. The sequels are wannabes and don't deserve a SINGLE star."
+1,Mad Mel,"I wouldn't waste a single red cent on anything that this jew hating,racist,woman abuser acts in.This guy is a complete and utter psychopath!"
+1,This film is horrible,"As a fan of post-apocalyptic movies, I must say that this movie is as far from post-apocalyptic as a post-apocalyptic movie can get. The majority of the movie is explained on the back cover- Mad Max is a cop whose family has been killed and he must seek revenge. But the seeking revenge part is just about 4 or 5 scenes towards the end of the movie! And to top it all off it seems like the apocalypse has had absolutely no effect on the world, because trees are growing, there's power, water, civilization, medicine, and ice cream! Jeez!"
+1,Possibly the worst movie I've ever seen,"I thought this was going to be a good movie. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 95%. It's the worst highly rated movie I've ever seen. My girlfriend and I kept saying ""WTF?"" the entire time we watched it. It made very little sense. The Road Warrior is much, much better."
+1,Don't buy this version it is DUBBED for the America Market,"It is unfortunate that this film was ever DUBBED. It is not as though Aussies speak another language and Yanks aren't intelligent enough to work some the careful crafted slang in this classic.Fortunate now there is a new UNDUBBED version due for release this mouth, with more features and CHEAPER.I'm selling my old DUBBED copy and buying the new UNDUBBED version."
+1,Not worth buying!,"I am a huge Mad Max fan, so when I found this copy I was really happy (it's hard to find in store) I waited for it to get delivered and sat down with the partner to watch, only I was so disappointed when it was finished as they have cut out half of the original movie!!!Majority of the major scenes are no where to be seen!!I must admit this is the first time I have been let down by Amazon, but with such a classic movie (with the correct rating) why was there any reason to cut out soooooo much of it, for a person who may not have seen this before, they would have no real idea as to what the movie is!!!"
+2,"Gives you a nice urban 'western' type film - Mel , not Clint","This film will give those who never thought much of Australian films either more fuel for the fire or a wake up call .This is a classic and I suppose there are some who would call it a cult film , but it is full of intense performances and whilst not science fiction , it does have an otherwordly quality to it .Forget Mel Gibson is in it - watch this film for its own brand of drama , revenge , thrills , action and good old fashioned mean-heartedness .If you think about it , the plot for this film was recycled for 'Gladiator' , which was another breakthrough film for an actor from the Aussie part of the world .Buy and enjoy this distinctive film on DVD , with a healthy and worthwhile dose of extras ."
+2,Great,Bought for my BF. He really loves Mad Max. Figured I'd just go with the blueray-DVD combo since the price wasn't bad.
+2,"not as go as the road warrior,but a very good low-budget action movie","in this first mad max movie mel gibson(looking very young) is a cop in the near future where war and crime is pushing the world into a new and deadly dark age. motercycle gangs roam the road ways and sack and pillage everything they can get their hands on! after several run ins with them,max sends his wife and child away to protect them,only to have the gang find them and kill them in a most unpleseant way. now max,half mad,sets out to kill them all,at any cost!while not as great as the road warrior,this is a dandy little revenge movie and has some great stunt driving! this sets up the reason why max is so cold and mean in the road warrior and it makes the road warrior that much better if you see this one first.the transfer is great and the use of the non dubed soundtrack helps make this one you need! check it out!!!"
+2,Good revenge-type movie,"If you did not know it starred a very young Mel Gibson, you would have never believed that it was really him. This movie was a really good revenge movie. The only problem I had with it was trying to make out what was being said. It is done in ""Australian language"" and, though it is basically English, the accents of most except for Mel Gibson's character are so strong that you really have to over-listen to try and figure out what is being said. Other than that, the movie was a good movie and the crash scenes were fantastic for the era in which it was made. I only wish I could have understood what everyone was saying without straining in order to get even half of the dialogue. But, it is a movie well worth viewing."
+1,mad max,this film is one of my all time favorites but i have to say the picture quality of the video is very poor i am needless to say dissapointed
+2,When do we go for a ride?!,"Ever since the first time I watched this movie, I have loved it. Mel Gibson is one of the greatest actors to ever come onto the big screen. I have the VHS version of ""Mad Max"", but it pales badly to the new special edition DVD. I had looked at buying an Australian version, I'm glad I waited. The best part about the DVD is the ability to either watch the American dubbed version(ick) or the Aussie version. The American dubbing really knocked out a lot of the background noise that the DVD brings out... sirens, horns, a lot of little sounds that I've never heard on the tape...believe me, I've watched this tape many, many times... I think I could recite it in my sleep... TWO THUMBS UP FOR THE DVD VERSION!!!!!!"
+2,Dubs are BAD,"Do not, under any circumstances, get this movie dubbed if you have the same opportunity to get it in its original sound format, with the original voices. The original is far superior to the dubbed version, no matter how difficult the thick Australian accents of its actors may be to understand. While it is a good movie even with the dubbed voicing, it is a far better movie with all its original voices intact."
+2,Dubbing is bad,"Good movie, bad dubbing. Please releast the origanl version. I took one star off becuse of the dubbing."
+2,A household name...,"I loved this movie when I first saw it, and still love it, after seeing it about 30 times. So who cares if the trick blower can't be made? Everytime I think about replacing my gas guzzling 454 truck, this film reminds me that there really ain't many things in life as sweet as a rumbling V8. A perfect guy movie. For whatever reason, most women just don't get it. BE WARNED though. The original release was overdubbed with cheezy american voices. Amazon does not carry the restored version. We all know what Mel Gibson's voice sounds like, and listening to some bad voiceover now makes me want to puke. Please Amazon, carry the original, letterboxed version on VHS."
+1,Red only when off.,"I replaced the amber bulbs of the turn signals with these ones. My car has clear lenses and unfortunately these bulbs are so bright that they look reddish, like washed off, they don't have enough red coating to look RED.I was looking for something to look the same color as the stop lights, these bulbs don't do it."
+1,Barely red enough,"Sold as red, obviously.But I find them to be more pink than dark red. I'm sure they're still legal (or hope they are), but not the look I was hoping for / expecting.Otherwise, they work fine."
+1,The Sword in The Stone,There are parts in the book that start to bore you at times. T.H. White puts anachronisms to make it more interesting. The book was not very thrilling. The book can seem like it is never ending. But I'd say that this book is plain boring. It does have some adventure. I did not like it. I DONT RECCOMEND IT!
+1,The sword in the sux,Well iu thin that this book should've had a first book. Its very confusing and boring its so long I did not like it !!!!!!!!!!!
+2,The best fantasy I've ever read.,"THE SWORD IN THE STONE is just about the best fantasy that I have ever read. It is a story of the childhood of Wart, later known as King Arthur, and is filled with delightful adventures that fulfill childhood dreams-such as becoming a owl and being able to fly. Not only that,but this book is also filled with the wonder and the wisdom of T.H.White. To read it is an undescribable experience.I recommend it uncondoitionally to all lovers of fantasy"
+1,The childhood of a legendary king,"The Childhood of a Legendary KingThe tale of King Arthur's youth is an enthralling one. The Sword in the Stone explains King Arthur's youth throughout the book. His name is Wart in the book> From the adventures he takes with the other legends and queens to the learning experiences he has as animals, you won't want to put it down.What makes this book unique is Warts learning experience. He changes into four animals and he turns invisible by Merlin, Warts tutor. The adventures he goes on are amazing. He goes to a giants castle and goes to Morgan le Fay's castle to rescue Friar Tuck. Coming out they had to fight big bird-lion things. The book had no real conflicts.I don't really like reading, but this book is interesting. If you like fantasies then you would like this book. The reason is that he changes into different animals, turns invisible, and fights monsters. It is for readers 13+."
+1,A Waste of Time,"This book was a WASTE OF MY SUMMER VACATION! I had to read it for school and I'm going into 10th grade which doesn't make any sense to me. The plot seemed to be directed at 4th graders but no 4th grader would understand the language. I might have given T.H. White a little more credit had this been entirely his creation, but he didn't make up the story; it's an Arthurian Legend (obviously). He even stole some lines from Shakespeare! All he did was write it, and the writing was unbearable. Unless you enjoy mind-numbing boredom, don't waste your time on the Sword in the Stone."
+1,worst book i have ever read in my life(and i read lots!!!),"i thought this was the most boring uninteresting book i was ever fourced to read in enlish class, if it were up to me it wouldnt even get one star!!!!!!! If you are lucky enugh to have to option of not reading this book, u should take advantage of it"
+2,There's different versions of this story!,"T.H.White must have published at least three slightly different versions of this story.When I read the full Once And Future King book a few years ago, there was no Madame Mim episode, there was a buttery version of the fairy castle (Robin Hood) episode, there was an Archimedes/Wild Geese episode, and some other minor changes/additions.When I read a paperback Sword In The Stone twenty years ago, there was a much nicer non-buttery version of the FairyCastle/RobinHood episode, and I don't think the Giant Galapas episode was there, etc.Now I've just read the illustrated hardcover Sword In The Stone edition, and the FairyCastle/RobinHood episode is replaced by an Anthropophagi/RobinHood episode, Giant Galapas is there, and the Archimedes/WildGeese isn't (its been replaced by an Archimedes/Athena episode).Anyone else notice these differences and have an explanation for them?"
+2,"Thin and bends easily, but very pretty","I really liked this ring. It is very pretty and just the right size for me.The silver is very thin, however, and bends very easily. I put it on my middle finger, and when I took it off, it was bent out of shape. The good thing is that it was bent to mold to my finger and was very comfortable, even for being so wide."
+2,fairies dancing on my head,I found this cd on the shelf at my work. I'm listening to it right now. Sweet instrumentals that make me want to dance around. It reminds me of sugarplum fairies creating music in the 70's. The sound is light. The lyrics are few but this album isn't about the lyrics. It's about the rhythm it creates. It's a pleasant album.
+2,Worth the effort it might take,"Ever have one of those albums?An album where you spin it a few times and a few songs might sink-in, but the majority seem wrapped in gauze? Then-- ONE DAY -- it hits you, the genius behind the songs, the hidden melodies, the amazing musicianship?That was my experience with this album. It took 2 years of (very) sporadic listenings to suddenly be hit in the head with just how flat-out AMAZING this album is. A few songs are easy and accessible (ie. ""Captain Easychord""), while others may take a few listens to *really* appreciate--- but it's worth the effort. (as a comparison, I found ""Margerine Eclipse"" very easy to get-into, while it took a while for ""Dots & Loops"" and ""Cobra & Phases"" to really sink-in).Very highly recommended, once it hits you, it will stay with you and grow-stronger with repeat-listens."
+2,"A complex, multi-layered masterpiece","Unlike Dots and Loops, Sound Dust doesn't reach out and grab you at first. The album takes many listens to appreciate, but once you do, you'll realize it's a masterpiece. Microbe Hunters was the same way...hard to absorb at first, but eventually rewarding. Aside from the first track (a repetitive instrumental), every song is pure quality. Buy it, listen to it several times.....you won't be disappointed!!!"
+1,Not their best outting,"I am going to have to disagree with most of the other reviews posted here. This is not the best that Stereolab has to offer. The first Stereolab records I heard were Dots & Loops and Cobra and Phase... I was absolutely blown away by those albums. I just couldn't get that excited about this one though. The songs are just kind of lifeless; they have some interested ideas, but never really get anywhere with them. It has the same Stereolab sound without any bounce or interplay between the instruments. I would recommend Dots & Loops over this one 7 days a week and twice on Sunday"
+1,Huh?,"I loved Carabee and Moghul, and I thought Samurai would be more historical fiction, but I was sadly disappointed. I got as far as the 50% point having struggled in vain to understand all the financial concepts in which I was drowning and not giving a damn about any of the characters. And I quit!"
+1,disappointing,"Hoover's choice of international financial manipulation as subject matter for this novel is timely and raised my expectations. Instead most of the story is pulpy romance surrounding a contrived conflict between Japanese investors scheming to revive Imperial Japan and American regulators intent on saving the free world. The only thing missing from this ""B"" grade movie plot are black and white hats to differentiate the bad guys from the good guys. Not at all what I had hoped for."
+2,Japanese high finance mystery,Interesting story about how Japanese business and government could take over American business and technologyRealistic people portrayed from both sides of the Pacific.
+2,Decent shoe,"Good, sturdy platform for squatting under a barbell. Very firm. Laces are long enough to wrap around ankles, and back of shoe forms a fair notch to retain the laces and keep them from sliding up and off the shoes - would have been better had there been a rear loop. Shoes are better without the insoles because they put a spongy foam wedge under the heels. I replaced them with thin flat insoles from a pair of water shoes. One could cut the foam wedge and use the included insoles. There is no raised heel other than that foam wedge. They run true to size or slightly tight."
+2,Fun....,"This is a fun project to do if you have a short amount of time. It's simple and easy for kids to do on a rainy day. Everything is included and it takes just a few minutes to set up and clean up.It's not a FANTASTIC, GOTTA HAVE IT item, but for the money, it's a good craft project. If you buy those magnets at a craft store, you can glue it on the back and use them on your fridge or give them away to relatives for Mother's Day or the like. :)"
+2,Fun fantasy,I love the story line of this movie - a male Fairy Godmother! What fun. And Kathleen Turner as the 'wicked witch'. What a fairy tale concept.
+2,Make a wish!,"'A Simple Wish' is a cute, fun family film. It's about a young girl named Annabel (Mara Wilson) who wishes for a fairy godmother. Her brother thinks there are no such things as fairygodmothers. Well, Annabel's wish comes half true. Instead of getting a fairygodmother, she gets a fairygodfather, instead! Anyway, soon they meet an evil fairygodmother who they try to destroy. It's very fun and really cute. I saw it on TV and it was very good. All the actors in this film give great performances, and the script is pretty good, too. I definitely recommend this film for families everywhere!"
+1,Family film,"I did not really care for this film, though, it did have a few funny moments, a lot of the attempts at humor fell flat for me. I really like Martin Short, but didn't think he was very funny in this. It was a little corny. I also thought that it was going to be more of a musical, but there was very little singing, so I was disappointed in that. I also didn't like the moral behind the plot, of the wish itself--getting the little girls dad the role in the play--by using any means to sabbotage the character who had the role. I don't think that's a good message for kids, even if the methods used are done by fairy godmothers. I know a lot of shows do that, like Bruce Almighty, but in even that show, in the end he gave the newscaster's job back to the character that he stole it from. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone."
+2,GOOd,"a gift for my friend he loved it is a child movie and could find it anywhere but here, great price and fast shipping"
+2,Cute film,"This is a fun film about a girl who wants a wish, and a fairy godmother (or in this case, godfather) Her wish is not even for herself, it is for her father. However, the fairy godfather is not very good at magic, so he is unable to grant her wish right away, and falls afoul of a witch who wants his magic. Overall a fun film for kids, and adults might enjoy it too."
+1,Mara Wilson,I Love Mara Wilson she is cute and beautiful.I also loved her in Matilda. I think that Matilda was beautiful.she is a good actress.she was a cute girl in Mrs.Doubtfire.I think that she was very good at that part
+2,A little of everything,"The plot and cinematography of this film were above average, while other aspects were a little lackluster. The storyline was well written, and the casting was on target, however the mixture of computer graphics took plenty away from the film and cheapened it quite a bit. Quite dissapointing.You do get to see Martin Short in a most unusual role, and I'd consider this a must-see for any admirer of his antics. Robert Pastorelli (the crazed painter from Murphy Brown) plays a rather lackluster role. Kathleen Turner pulled off the typical ""Evil Witch"" role a little too well. Mara Wilson seemed to do a better job in ""Matilda,"" but she was good in this film nontheless.I happened to get the Italian version of this film (alternately titled ""Un Semplice Desiderio"") and I will add that watching this movie with Italian audio on adds a little to it. Granted I may have never even seen this film if it werent in a lot of videos I bought from ebay.it :)"
+2,A must see!,This movie is very entertaining to both adults and children. It is a fun and witty movie that you can watch again and again and still have a good time with! I would highly reccomend getting the video
+2,Well worth seeing! Martin Short is excellent!,"We rented the video and then went out and bought it. It's entertaining and fun for both kids and adults. If you like Martin Short, there are a couple of scenes that are really worth seeing."
+2,Happy Escapist,"Call me an escapist, but I love this book. To accompany Mr. Pidgeon as he builds the Islander and sails her around the world, from one adventure to another, is a wonderful way to spend a snowy evening by the fire. He gives us a great glimpse into the flavors of the various south sea island groups in the early 20th century, where most cultures were dilluted already, but a few were intact. This book lets us see the world with wide eyed wonder through the eyes of a man with a thirst for knowledge and experience, and from the deck of a small boat."
+2,A stimulating toy but a little too heavy and hard,"My daughter first started reaching for this toy at about 4 months old. However, her arm control wasn't developed enough to keep her from smacking herself in the face. Not a problem with lighter toys made from softer plastic. This one is pretty hefty and I had to keep one hand on it at all times. Now, at 6 months, she's doing better and can play with it without risking a black eye.For an older baby the toy is great. I don't think she's really into the beads yet, but that will come as she grows. For now she loves the colors and shape of the toy. It's easy to grip and makes a fun sound."
+2,Easy to hold rattle,"This rattle is easy to hold and has an added advantage of being able to roll around the floor. This makes my grandson want to crawl after it. It's well made, makes a nice rattling sound. I would buy it again for my grandson as it is quite nice. He didn't show interest in it until about 7 months and now that he is one plays with it a bit. The only negative comment I have is that he loses interest in it after a very short time."
+2,Voltaire - Genius of Mockery,"Voltaire Genius of Mockery book is about the life of Voltaire, French philosopher, poet and novelist. It covers his entire life from birth to death. Each page comes alive and one can picture his joys and his frustrations as he battles the repressive Catholic Church and the French monarchy over the publication of his books, his plays and his personal philosophy. Also, his fight for the rights of the persecuted is eloquently portrayed in the period just before the French Revolution. One also gets a glimpse of the life in the 18th century through his relationships with Fredrick the Great, King of Prussia, Madame du Chatelet his lover, and Louis XV, King of France. One will understand his stories, such as Candid when one knows the man and his smile."
+1,Poor quality,"I ordered this clock. The first one sent to me did not work at all. The replacement worked until 4:40 and stopped. Every time I would reset it, it would tick until 4:40 and then stop. I can not recommend this at all. It's too bad because the dinosaur matched my sons room theme really well."
+2,Upbeat Christmas Songs That'll Get You In The Spirit,"If you don't like Kenneth Copeland, then please don't write dumb, childish reviews that have nothing to do with the product. I just had to say it. The other reviews on this CD are purely based on their personal distaste for the man behind the songs, which is not how one rightly rates a product. ANYWAY, this CD is great fun to listen to imo, whether you like/know who Kenneth Copeland is or not. Jazzy takes on favorite Christmas songs like 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' and 'Away In A Manger' make their debut here, and they're great fun to listen to. This CD has been a part of my family's Christmases since it was released in 2004, and will continue to be. Why? Because the music is good and it gets you in the spirit of Christmas, that's why! Highly recommend this product."
+1,Ask Santa for some ear plugs,"Home for Christmas. Sounds innocent enough. But you would be well advised to stay away from this home. It is a horrible place. You'll be asking Santa for some ear plugs if you purchase this cd. Alternately, you can buy it for people on your Christmas list that you don't like or just plain hate. How bad is it? Some say that the CIA used it to torture hardened terrorist suspects in Guantanamo. It had them babbling like babies in minutes. But if you are a fan of Kenneth Copeland, go ahead and buy it if you must. After all, the man has a private jet and he's gotta pay for that jet fuel somehow!"
+2,Mini Blinds something I always put off cleaning.,"With this tool you can keep your mini blinds really clean, the brush reaches into those impossible crevices. And I now dust my blinds on a regular basis to keep them looking really great. I was most pleased with this product, especially since it saves me those extra steps of cleaning!!"
+1,Product did not work like I thought it would,"Based on the reviews I saw, I assumed that is would be perfect for keeping my blinds clean. That was not the case at all. It does not clean the dirt off your blinds the way you would think. I am very disappointed in this purchase."
+1,Did not like,I did not like this item or how it worked. I guess it just isn't whatI wanted. It did not work like I thought it would. Attachment would notfit snuggly into vacuum hose. Was hard to insert between blinds and did notclean as well as I wanted. They were really dirty but I ended up using anotherproduct.
+2,A return to early Trout,"Closer to the Truth is a cd that rekindles the emotional music of Trout Fishing in America that was prevelant in Truth is Stranger Than Fishing. Every song on Closer to the Truth is a powerful emotion. There is no bad song on this cd. The albulm starts off with Dreaming which sets the listener into a daydreaming mood and goes straight into a remeniscing melody (Old Things). A light-hearted skeptical shortly follows (Dangerous). You will be humming the chorus all day after that song. Alberta Postcard will paint you a picture and make you want to visit Canada while There You Go will bring you back to the mortality of life. The icing on the cake is the finale (The Sun the Moon and Stars). This is their best song on the CD and will bring you to tears. It took Trout 10 years to match the quality of Truth is Stranger Than Fishing, but Closer to the Truth matches it and then surpasses it in their best Adult albulm to date."
+1,Expensive,38.39 is a ridiculous price for 12 red bull. especially considering they cost 2.09 in a store.
+2,Timeless and just Awesome!,I love Felt! great band and I have all of their recordings. This one is probably my favorite in their whole catalogue. Dreamy Psychedelic and heartbreakingly beautiful in places. I will never get tired of this recording. Maurice Deebank is an incredible underrated guitarist and Lawrence is perfect at what he does. A truly great recording that the average listener will never understand. Genius!
+2,Johnny Zoot rocks,"Although this CD has been out a while, I just purchased it. WoW!I was blown away. Johnny Zoot really rocks. I especially liked the note he sang on Cobwebs. The lyrics and feel makes me sad but that is a testament to the strong emotions which Jonathan Zoot summons from the bottom of his soul.This band would have been one of the tops in the 40's and should be today with the fine musicianship and bass/vocal prowess of J. Zoot.I have a small dentist practice in my town and have made my patients listen to this when they are tied in their chairs and they almost never complain.Thanks Zoot people."
+2,Swing! Swing! Swing!,"I enjoyed the diverse ""moods"" of this CD! First and foremost was it's swing beat....then I liked the blues style. I would have to say my favorite was ""Kopasetic"" followed closely by ""Rat Face Rudy"" and ""G Man"". I enjoyed the humor that was cleverly added to the lyrics in the latter two. Some of these songs will certainly add some ""zing"" and ""pazazz"" to your day."
+2,1924-P Silver Peace Dollar,"I purchased this coin for my Mother as a birthday present because it is the year she was born.It is exactly as described on the bid sheet, and I am well pleased."
+1,everybody BUT Hendrix,"This video shows managers,roadies,and freinds, talking about THE MAN. NO complete songs even in the background (which is the only place the music is). If you want to see Hendrix play, it's not here."
+1,Disappointing. Too much talk...not enough music.,"Only about 1 hour long, and most of this is talking. Somewhat interesting, but I wanted Dolby Digital Hendrix!"
+2,great video,hearing about how this Musical Genius made this Landmark album is a real treat.it's a timeless video about a timeless ARTIST that Trenscended music&time.
+1,"Lame talk, the music speaks for itself","This is a very dissapointing DVD. If they allowed you to have songs without commentary interruption it might be ok, or if there was any 'previously unreleased' music on it. Even if they just had the pictures, film and diary entries with the music it would be ok. But there's no reason to watch this DVD more than once if you have to listen to all the commentary each time. The Band of Gypsy DVD has two options, Concert Footage only and Concert Footage with Commentary. Jimi's music speaks for itself, and no one can come close to him, so it's not necessary to hear what people have to say about him. The music and maybe the pictures as background are enough."
+1,Should be called a documentary!,I thought this would have more complete songs--like U2's Rattle and Hum or Styx's Return to Paradise. Instead it is a documentary with short clips of Jimi performing. Disappointing...
+1,Who mixed this thing??,"I was really looking forward to this one. As a fan of the Classic Album Series, I was very disappointed when I watched this one. The volume level is very inconsistent, especially during the sections where people are talking over the music. You have to turn it way up when they're talking, then be quick with the remote when the music starts or it will blow your speakers! For die-hard fans only, and keep the volume remote handy. You'll need it!"
+2,pleased with my purchase,"I bought a Suburban that the previous owner had a little too much fun with. The mirror was broken and I needed a replacement. I called the dealership and gave them my vin to get the actual part number. The Left one and Right one are one number off from each other. Make sure you check with the dealer before you buy to get the actual number for the right wire harness... They wanted $450 for the replacement. I went with this one and it works fine. It doesn't have the feel of the factory one, but all of the mechanics work perfect. I recommend buying a pair. They won't match your stock one on the other side if you buy only one. But they look good together. -J"
+1,Highly disappointed,"I bought this to be a part of my daughter's train set, and have been nothing but disappointed. For starters, the red circular center piece can easily be removed, and I anticipate the day it comes up missing permanently. The wood is slightly bowed, and though it does not impede play, I was expecting a higher quality of toy (this is Brio after all). The most disappointing thing, though, was how small the turntable is. I knew it would not support the larger engines (e.g. Gordon and Henry), but I was surprised that even mid-sized engines such as Edward and James would not fit. I wish I had kept the box because I would love to return this item."
+2,Peace & Positivity,"This CD is blazin'. Slim Kid of the Pharcyde is really doin' his thang. Tre is rapsanging over smooth tracks. This CD won't get you Crunked....but sometimes U need to simmer down and just chill out. And this is what this CD does. Chilled, laid back, with positivity oozing from every single tracks. MC Lyte, Charlie 2na, NDea Davenport, and the ""Slam"" artist Saul Williams add their essence, making all 17 tracks a powerful blend. My favs are Ayyomyman, Roots, Love, & Culture, & Playing House...But no doubt, all tracks are hot!!!! Don't sleep on this CD."
+2,Incredible album...,"Tre Hardson (of the Pharcyde), is without a doubt one talented individual...this album is incredible and should be owned by everyone interested in hip-hop and quality music...The only artist I can compare him to is K-os from Vancouver, BC...flows, lyrics, some singing...this is dope...and I listen to artists like Killah Priest, Billy Woods, Mr. Lif and Reef the lost Cauze. Peace"
+1,disappointing,"I've read several Bayer novels and enjoyed them very much. After hearing that this novel won an Edgar award I was eager to read it. Well...that must have been a very thin year for Edgar nominees. This book was a severe letdown. Totally unbelievable and it got sillier and more ridiculous the more pages I read. Honestly, I can't believe Bayer would even want this one still in print. His other novels, and the ones he has written as David Hunt, are very good. But this one reads like the work of an amateur by comparison. Give it a miss."
+2,"Innovative design, excellent execution ...","I am a sometime amateur turner, but due to my work situation, unfortunately I spend much more time reading about turning than turning. Not good. Gotta get that fixed.So, I've read some of the best (Raffan, Darlow, etc.), but I fould Chapman's book truly inspirational. It includes information on techniques, of course, but in doing so, seemingy inadvertently showcases a wide variety of very, very good design executed very, wery well. More importantly, from my viewpoint, almost all appears to be well within the range of an intermediate turner. Recommended!"
+1,one of the worst books I ever read,"I tried to read this book when it first came out. I couldn'tfinish it. There seem to be at least three themes or storylines in here struggling to get out. One seems to be a reasonably good alternative-history novel based on the idea that the pirate subculture of the 1700s might have formed a revolutionary constitutional regime. Unfortunately, this quickly becomes mixed up with maundering about certain ancient ""cities of the red night"" and a very great deal of homosexual imagery and fantasy. As the book goes on (as far as I read it, anyway) the main storyline becomes increasingly lost. I ultimately found it both distasteful and so muddled as to not be worth it."
+1,"wow, what a mess","If you read the Beats and about the Beats, you're eventually going to come to William S. Burroughs. He's very much a voice of the 1950s, post World War II. He was into the drugs, longer and harder and deeper than anyone else. He was into shocking the squares and living off the pathetic working class zombies. And it's all there on the page, man. A strong, unique voice that is still imitated decades later.Unfortunately for those of us living in the twenty-FIRST century, it's about as relevant as fins on cars. It's convoluted, drug paranoia with a created mythology about time and space travel that's all about shocking images of sex and death. It's not a story."
+2,Get Out of the Defensive Position,"Cities of the Red Night is William Burrough's magnum opus, the most sublime manefestation of his genius. From the opening chapter titles and hallucinatory invocation to the exquisitely fashioned closing dream sequence, each word bears the stamp of the studiously enigmatic visionary stylist. This novel impressed itself to the point that I met one of the characters in a dream, a truly disorienting experience. Sure, it's disjointed. Innoculation to the parasitic authority of the word virus, to see and feel in another medium, whaddaya think the poor guy's tryna say here, anyways?"
+1,strange incomprehensible mess,"I've never read anything by William S Borroughs, and after finishing ""Cities Of The Red Night"" I don't believe I ever will again! What a strange befuddling mess, I challenge *anyone* to be able to summarize the plot of this book for me in plain-sense English language and actually make sense. This is just a loosely-explained collection of obtuse imagery, bizarre symbolism, wandering prose, distracted dialog, and puzzling language in here....I actually wonder what brand of illicit substances the author was under the influence of when he farted out this novel. IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE!!! That and you can hardly go a page or two without reading about either 1) shirtless adolescent boys, 2) opium, or 3) compulsive sodomy. So despite the mass confusion of his prose, I'd say #'s 1 and 3 above are why I gave the book two stars instead of just one. Cheers!"
+2,Bleeding Gums,Fierce symbolisms that rips out the guts of whitebread America. The most profound gem is Burrough's prediction of the AIDS crisis. He was able to capture in this book the symptoms he saw develop in the homosexual underground years before it was announced to the world at large.
+2,Cities Of The Red Night,Cities Of The Red Night is one of the most enjoyable books I have read. The novel has different storys that as the novel progresses intertwine. The books presents situations that are unbelievable but because of Burroughs genius you are convinced of that they are happening in a world not too far from are own. I think he was trying to show the questionableness of what is presented to us as reality. This book also has some of the most vivid pictures and unforgetable lines that I have read. It is Burroughs masterpiece.
+2,Need to understand German,Stephan Sulke is one of Germanys songwriters and story tellers. Unless you understand the german language you will not have the privilege to enjoy his music and lyrics to the fullest. The songs on this album are truely some of his best. Comming out of the artists heart and life the storys behind the songs have a bitter humor. i can only recomend this cd.
+2,Awesome!,This was the first novel I've read by Shari MacDonald. It was great. She ranks right up there with Lori Wick and Lori Copeland. This is a must read.
+1,One's own dreams are better than this!!!!!,"This book is not one that you quickly get through. It is very slow and dull in both story content and happenings involved. I would not and have not recommended the book since I purchased it. Actually, I threw the copy I purchased out because I did not want to subject anyone else to the boredom! If you are one that likes slow moving and unreadable books, then this is the one for you. I did not find it the list bit funny or have any true emotion over the book at all -- except for the fact that it is a waste of money!"
+2,The Best!!!,"I agree with everyone else, Rashel Jordan(the Cat) is definately an awesome character. Off all the nightworld books, this is my second favorite. Rashel is bull-headed and will not be dominated, but it is amusing to see her get knocked off her feet by her soulmate Quinn."
+2,Loved It!,I really loved this book! It has my second favorite pair of soulmates in it (Ash & Mary-Lynette being my favorite). This book reminds me a lot of my favorite show 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. I think they even mention the movie in the book... Anyway this book up there with my top 5 favorite L. J. Smith books. They are all so good that it is hard to decide an exact order. so if you haven't read it yet then I suggest that you do.
+2,Wonderful and Dramatic,"Basically, Rashel is searching for the vampire who killed her family when she was a child. She comes upon an enclave of vampires, and, ironically, falls in love with one. His name is Quinn. He is also the fosterling of the vampire who killed Rashel's family.Well written and suspensefu"
+1,This book is good but I wouldn't call it great.,"I liked Rashel and Quinn, they really go together. It was cool how she hunted down vampires and killed them. I loved it when they burned down the house."
+1,Rashel,"Ugh, I don't get it how all these people can like Rashel. To me she was an extremely annoying person because it always seemed like she was bragging about her ""amazing fighting abilities"". Also, she would always make these ""quips"" that were supposed to make her seem tough, impressive, and heroic but just made me feel like once again she was being annoying. The bad thing is that she is like this the entire book. The book has a nice plot and everything but if I can't stand the main character then that just ruins everything. Sorry."
+2,read mi review. sorta like ads.,"this book rocks, people! however, i got reali confused withnyala's character. what's up with her aniway? split personality?aniway, i reali loved rashel and quinn though they were always at each other's throats!! enjoy this book! p.s : if u're reading these reviews to decide whether it's worth ur money, i tell ya, get it QUICK before it's all gone!"
+2,It was the best Night World book!,Compared to all the night world books this one is the best! I love how Rasheal is so brave and finds her soulmate while fighting vampires.
+2,Randy is a dog's best friend...,"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. There are few people I have encountered that are as dedicated to a cause as Randy seems to be. His devotion and tenacity are to be commended. He is doing such a great service to the city of St. Louis. There are a lot of us out there that would've never even realized there was such a stray problem in this country. I am so glad to have read this book and to be more informed on the conditions these dogs have to live in. It has been said over and over about this book, but the prevailing message is that one man can make a difference and seeing that proven in Randy's case is a great motivator for the rest of us. For anyone who loves dogs and/or loves inspiring stories, read this book."
+2,A Must Read!,"Enter one very unlikely hero who is trying to call national attention to the scourge. Randy Grim was young, hip, but crippled by panic attacks and phobias (of public places, parties, elevators, driving). After rescuing his first street dog, Bonnie, he couldn't look away. ""How can I?"" he asks. ""Each one says, `Don't leave me here.'"" And so the man who must pop Xanax to walk through an airport refuses to leave a starving, terror-stricken German Shepherd on a dark, icy and stormy East St. Louis street, even when an threatening tenement resident has him on the business end of a gun.Journalist Melinda Roth puts a human, and animal, face on an ignored tragedy playing out in our cities. She gives us beautifully wrought, but too few, scenes of redemption."
+2,truly beautiful,"Marie Curie's youngest daughter Eve has given us a gift by writing this biography of her mother. Eve manages to let us into her mother's private world while inspiring our full respect of her privacy. Madame Curie and her husband Pierre exemplify the meaning of the word integrity - a rarity, especially in our culture of constantly searching for fame and wealth at all cost. I will read this book multiple times like visiting a friend and learning a bit more about this remarkable person each time."
+2,Marie Curie - An Inspiration for All,"The book is a reprint of the biography written by Marie Curie's daughter, Eve Curie in 1937. It is a book which should be read by all - especially aspiring scientists. Marie Curie was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in France, the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize and the first person to receive two Nobel prizes. The work she accomplished under the most difficult situations for a scientist is truly inspiring. When asked why she and her husband, Pierre Curie did not patent the procedure for extraction and purification of radium, something which would have made them very wealthy, she said ""No, It would be contrary to the scientific spirit."" How refreshing, since in today's world the first thought of scientists is patenting their discoveries."
+2,Great Book for Young Women,"Excellent work by a woman writer who is also the daughter of Madam Curie. I would recommend this book to all young women. It is an excellent account of a great woman who made a mark on history when (supposedly) women had little freedom or power. Miss Curie (the writer) exhibits a great deal of love and devotion to her mother, yet remains objective."
+2,pistol packin' mama,"Florence King is one tough broad: a meat eating, heat packing, bisexual Republican who has NO patience for whiners, slackers,huggies, fuzzy wuzzies, or anyone even remotely PC. But this stiletto sharp Southern gal can also laugh at herself and she'll make you laugh until you're breathless. George W haters will be thrilled to know she hates the sight of him. Nor does she align herself with anti-intellectual cornpone GOPS. She calls herself Conservative, but a woman who spurns (and hates) marriage and motherhood is radical in my book. She's the perfect antidote to a sea of mushy self-esteem/body image/self-help/Chicken Soup for the Soul BS. I don't agree with everything she says, but she gives me a helluva intellectual workout. You go,girl!"
+1,An odd coverage of an uninteresting event,The author points out that this series of crimes is of little importance and has largely been forgotten. It will remain so.
+1,Do not buy --This is just a chapter -- not the book .,This is just a chapter of the Volume 4. Do not buy it and save your money. These sellers are so clever that they give no mention of the pages -- hence fooling us into buying these thinking them to be books .Go buy the book -- The emergence of Industrial Societies.
+2,"Kyle ""the yellow dart"" Smith's review","A BRILLIANT READ!!!! Easily the most exceptional book on religion, power, and politics in Colonial St. Augustine from the Florida Museum of Natural History. I found it gripping from front page to last. The way St. Augustine came alive, it was like i was really there. This is a must buy for anyone who finds American history thrilling. Genius! Robert L. Kapitzke is one of the most well versed authors of our time."
+1,AVOID !!!,"If you want to impress your friends with your new DVD player then (...) don't show them this film. It's a straight forward copy from a video tape that will have you reaching for the tracking button (if only) and the sound is not in sync with the picture. The acting is wooden and the plot is dire. If you are fool enough to buy this, don't come crying to me when you realise I'm right!"
+2,Great Alaska singers,JoAnn and Monte are two of the best Alaska singers I have ever heard. Back in the early 80's we purchased some tapes from their show in Juneau and are sorry to find out that we can't get CD's now. It seems that nobody carries updated versions that are truly some of the best Alaska folk songs. I was thrilled to get this CD and wish I could find more.
+1,Film fails to capture the magic,"The quality of filming is so poor, the beauty of the music and the singer are lost. I saw the ""30's version of this as a child, and I wish I could get that....this was a real disappointment. Munsel sings beautifully, but the film itself is boring, and the quality is poor. Unless you really, really love Munsel and the music, don't buy this film."
+2,Better than Therapy,"Try this album after a rough day at work. Or better yet, while you're at work. More Eno-esque than Eno himself! This collection brings together the very best elements of Eno's Ambient Music work into clear, crystaline jems of structure. Each piece has a strict internal logic. Progressions and patterns grow organically, following the rules of nature - they feel like branches and leaves growing from a stem. Primarily synthesizers and lush vocal samples combine then dissipate into silence, as indeed they must. The pieces are rhythmic, with deceptively simple, yet haunting melodies. These guys have been producing some of the best Ambient music since the mid 90s. Hard to find, but worth the effort."
+2,Lotus Flower Purchase,Amazon makes it easy to find obscure releases from lesser known artists. The one-click shopping is easy to use. The item was shipped and received very quickly and arrived in perfect condition.
+2,Great Puzzle,My 3 year old granddaughter loved this puzzle. It is very colorful I would definitely recommend this puzzle. It is very well constructed.
+1,Substandard Product,"Here is the timeline of this product:After first two plays, little wood pieces started chipping off;In about two weeks, the pictures started peeling off;In about one month, layered wood started falling apart.Will I still buy puzzle from this company? Maybe, no one else selling small puzzle set for toddlers. What choice do I have? But I do pray to God that somebody will be making a better product soon and drive Melissa & Doug out of business."
+2,Love these puzzles,I have purchased several M&D puzzles for my 3 year old granddaughter and she loves putting them together. Very durable and colors are so vibrant.
+1,Poor quality for the money,"For the cost, this puzzle is not well made. The pieces were locked together so firmly that the puzzle was very difficult to get apart. The edges had visible splinters, and over the course of a few days, the tray warped to the point that it doesn't sit flat on a table. The edges of the image on the pieces began to fray immediately as the puzzle was taken apart. To make the puzzle usable, I had to spend 15 minutes sanding the interlocking edges, placing a slight bevel on the bottom of each piece. I then rubbed a white crayon on each edge surface. This made the puzzle easy to work for my 2 year old grand daughter. On the plus side, the image is bright and colorful, and the puzzle is simple enough for a toddler to work. Considering that the puzzle is made in China and probably cost next to nothing to produce, they could have spent a few minutes finishing the edges of the pieces and lacquering the image so that it is more durable."
+2,Melissa and Doug Playful Pets Jigsaw puzzle 12 pieces,Puzzle is big and colorful and interesting to look at. Purchased it for when my 2 year old grandson comes to visit. He loves it! I already purchased another puzzle with a different pic. he loved this so much. I recommend purchasing these puzzles they are fun for little hands and sturdy too.
+1,Wood chips off,The pieces of this puzzle are definitely no for kids..or even adults.Its made of poor quality wood and easily chips off.It chips off into such small pieces that can easily embed in anyone skin or even be eaten out of curiosity.Did not expect it from a M@D toy
+1,This product should be recalled,"Please don't give this to your children.It is a nice puzzle with fun colors and pictures at first sight. But it was made of layered wood, and the edges of each piece are full of splinters. I got two splinters into my fingers by just taking the pieces apart (not to mention how tight it is). I can not imagine how the little ones play with it. It will absolutely hurt their soft hands.Sorry to give this negative review. The design of this product is good, but two things have to be done to make it acceptable: 1. polishing the edge; 2.making it less tighter."
+2,Very pretty and good quality,My two year absolutely loves puzzles and this has been a great addition to our collection.. It's sturdy and I don't think she'll be able to wear it out or break it.
+2,Fun Jigsaw!,I was troubled over what to get my son for Christmas this year but when I came across this jigsaw I knew my search had come to an end. This jigsaw will help him cope with the stresses of being a modern day 4 year old surrounded by electronic stimuli 24-7. You can't go wrong with Melissa & Doug!
+1,Not recommanded,"After reading the other review I baught this puzzle for my son. I have had this puzzle for about a week now, and prob. going to have to toss it. As if with the tightness mentioned in the other review isnt already frustrationg enough, The puzzle pieces are made with layerd wood and taking the puzzle apart made the peices crack&chip and now have little wood peices all over the floor, and some pictures started to peel off. With all this going on I dont think it is save now with the sharp corners and most likely splinters coming soon and if your child is still randomly putting stuff in his mouth still, then he might choke or cut himself. Short to say dont buy, waste of money and time."
+2,Jigsaw Fun from Amazon,"I gave this puzzle to my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter for Easter. She had been doing 12 piece puzzles which ""slide"" together. This was a little more of a challenge since the pieces are ""jigsaw"", but she was able to do it. The edges are a little ""rough"", but our older ones may be smoother from many years of use."
+2,A Review of Mars Rising,A spectacular summary of future plans for Mars exploration and colonization. I hope all will see this. You should buy the DVD and watch it when it dosen't interfere with other TV shows on commercial TV.It is worth it!
+2,Excellent,"The book gives a thorough discussion on the PRACTICAL implementation of the Transactional Ananlysis ""I am OK, You are OK"" theory.It is therefore a must read if you are into Transaction Analysis or you just want to imporve your leadership skill.Please remember to come back to give this review a vote after you have purchased the book and have read it form cover to cover.P."
+1,This is high density module,This is high density module. It works only with a fewmainboards. It does not with the two I have.Amazon.com - please correct me if I am wrong.
+1,memory problems,This Kingston memory isn't recognized by my computer which is only about a year and a half old. I went and used SimpleTech memory instead which works just fine. I would not recommend this product.
+1,Use caution with your computer,"The description doesn't address the compatabilty issue with your computer. In my case, I purchased two, and had to return them both, since neither was recognized by my computer. Although the seller took them back for full credit, it's still a hassle, and a disappointment that it didn't do what was hoped it would. The rating doesn't necessarly rate the product, since it couldn't be rated because it was not compatable, it's more towards the lack of documentation regarding compatability."
+1,Didn't Work,"Despite being a PC133 slot, this chip didn't work with my computer... when I put it in, the computer wouldn't boot, when removed, it booted fine... Other RAM works fine... I've used many Kingston products and this is the first time I had any problems..."
+2,Excellent buy and compatibility,I needed to upgrade from 128 MB to 512 MB. The memory got to my home through UPS (plus a dog bone for my dog) within about 5 days. Installed easily once I figured out where HP had the memory on the motherboard (behind the drive chassis!). Everything is working like a champ. Excellent buy and compatibility for an upgrade.
+1,Doesn't work in anything I put it in.,I have nothing good to say about Kingston memory. I tried installing this module in an E-machines T1220 1.2 GHz Celeron system that is only 3 months old and no go. Wouldn't work in two other systems I tried. The same spec memory from Centon and PNY both worked without any problems. Mine is going back.
+1,Unhelpful and rude tech support,"I found that this module wouldn't work in my computer,though industry-standard low density memory workedfine. Kingston technical support confirmed that thiswas high density memory and would not work in my PC.When I asked them to swap it for standard memory, theresponse was that I bought the wrong memory, and itwasn't their problem to exchange it to make it work.I'll not buy Kingston products again."
+2,"Over 1,000 models referenced","This book really takes me back to my childhood. Seeing the prices, my only wish is that I had kept some of these pristine in the box rather than building, trading and ultimately losing track of them.The emphasis here is on figure, theme and specialty modles rather than the standard cars and military models. Covering the '50's-'70's; Sci-Fi, horror, movie, TV and hot rods are the popular subjects here.For each model there is a color photo of the box and sometimes a built model, manufacturer, date, scale and estimated value boxed or built. There is also a brief history of model manufacturing.There are nearly 1000 models here including my favorites, those wacky cars of George Barris and Ed Roth. This is a great guide for the serious collector or someone who just wants to reminisce about those hours of model building fun."
+2,How does Hilton do it? Magic? I can't figure out why his books are so moving.,"Not Hilton's best, but still somehow a gem.An aimless Englishman poses as a peasant in Revolutionary Russia, & subsequently tries to wander his way back to Western Europe, discovering on the way something more important: a reason to live--but too late?Despite these problems:1) the plot, as the travelers, wander terribly,2) the supporting characters are usually either stock or flat,3) the 'suspense' usually fails, as event turns are often predictable,4) slow start; unsatisfying ending.the story still somehow works, and works well!I just don't get it. Hilton violates cardinal rules of a good novel and still somehow turns out a work that wrenches my frozen heart.Must be something in the manner of the telling.If you like this story, you'll love Hilton'sRandom Harvest, or his more famousLost Horizon: A Novel(BTW, in both cases, avoid the movies --terrible, terrible flops!)"
+1,Save Your Money!,"As an incurable Beatle-maniac, I looked forward to hearing some of the cuts on this cd. BIG disappointment!! All of the songs are remakes of the original versions, and bad ones at that! None of the original Peter & Gordon or Billy J Kramer versions here. To make matters worse, the remakes are not even faithful to the originals, in some cases not even sticking to the original melody as written, but going off on interpretive ""tangents""!! Example: I hardly recognized ""Bad To Me"" as done here. Save your money, it's not even worth the curiosity value."
+1,Don't bother,"A huge Beatles fan who stumbled across this at the CD gift shop at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I actually think this is (was) a great idea for a CD......but this particular production is horrible. They should have tried to keep the songs in the contemporary period they were written. Instead, they take songs which were simple tracks written in the earlier years and try to combine elements from Beatles albums spanning their entire career. The result can best be described as an atrocious mix of taking songs that you may have found on ""Please Please Me"", and remixing them to fit the style of ""Revolver"" or ""Sgt Peppers"". Oh, and it doesn't help that the band they used sucked too. I can think of about a dozen Beatles tribute bands out there that maybe could have done this properly....these guys are BAD. Don't waste your money."
+1,AWFUL!,Fazzari massacres these compositions. He can't sing. Plain and simple. The band should be ashamed of themselves. Listen to the samples. They'll make you angry. Total garbage.
+1,Don't!,"It would have been more honest if these players had just presented this disc as their own interpretations of these fine songs. These songs do NOT sound as though the Beatles were doing them. Any creditable musicians with genuine love for the early Beatles sound and atmosphere could have done a better job recreating these numbers, if that was the desire. For a good comparison, listen to ""That Means A Lot"" done by Billy Sullivan (not half so well known as Vinny Fazzari), on his ""All American Popster"" album -- exquisite!"
+1,IT STINKS ON ICE.,"Wavery-voiced pop icon Madonna and incomprehensible non-singer Banderas absolutely destroy this wonderful score. The orchestrations are hideous. Pass this one by, and get the Broadway version (a masterpiece) with LuPone(BRILLIANT!) and Patinkin."
+2,GIVE THE GIRL HER PROPS,I KNOW ALOT OF YOU HATE MADONNA JUST BECAUSE SHE IS MADONNA. I HAVE BEEN A LIFE LONG FAN AND EVEN I WAS KINDA IFEY ABOUT HER DOING THIS BUT THIS IS A LADY MADE OF SHEER DETERMINATION TO DO THINGS RIGHT. SHE WORKED LIKE A MAD WOMEN TO GET HER VOICE IN CHECK AND SHE DID A GREAT JOB. SHE HAS NEVER SOUNDED BETTER. SHE HITS NOTES ON THIS SOUNDTRACK THAT I NEVER COULD IMAGINE HER DOING. NO SHE ISNT BROADWAY TRAINED LIKE THE ORIGINAL STAGE VETS BUT SHE DOES A FANTASTIC JOB. I LUV THE ORIGINAL ASWELL BUT SHE DOES ADD A CERTAIN EMOTION THAT WAS MISSING FROM PATTI AND JULIES PERFORMANCES. SHE EVEN WAS TRAINED BY PATTI LUPONES VOICE TEACHER. SO YOU HATERS JUST OPEN YOUR MINDS A LITTLE AND GET PASS THE POP ICON THING. THE GIRL DOES HAVE TALENT.
+1,The poorest of all the versions to date.,I borrowed a friend's copy and listened to this version. Madonna has a beautiful voice but it is too light for this role. Antonio Banderas is woefully inadequate in the singing department. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this recording. Buy the original Broadway cast C.D. with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. It is by far the best version.
+2,Stuck in my head forever...thanks a lot!,"I'm not any sort of expert of musicals but all I know is I really enjoyed this when it came out and years later I still find myself whistling Evita songs every other day. It is memorable music and this movie/soundtrack is done in a very entertaining way regardless of how faithful it is to the original. The story itself is good but ultimately doesn't really interest me and I'm not a fan of Madonna or Antonio Whats-his-name, and Latin American politics isn't the most fascinating setting for a story, but dammit...this is just a good soundtrack and rarely is a story ever told so well with such a diverse array of music. Plus unlike many soundtracks that skip songs this one is literally THE sound track to the musical. I pushed play on the CD once while the DVD was playing and it was synchronized."
+2,You must get this soundtrack,"There are two soundtracks for this movie, get this one. Yes, it is a bit more expensive, but if you want to get the full expierience of an incredible soundtrack with even more incredible talent performing it, then this is an absoute must!"
+2,I surprisingly enjoyed it,"I normally don't like this kind of music but I really enjoyed ""Evita!"" It was surprisingly good for me and it will be ""surprisingly good for you."""
+2,This album has everything a person could want in a cd!!!!!,"This album has everything a person could want in a cd: beautiful singing,a great music score, and (since there was no dialog in the movie) a sense of story. Antonio Banderas is a great singer. His spanish accent makes him perfect for the part. And as for Madonna, how could anyone compare her with Patti LuPone. Madonna obviously has much more delicacy and a much sweeter voice than the Broadway Evita. If it were up to me I would give this cd 500 stars. This is my favorite cd and that is saying alot since I have over 800."
+1,Lush but flawed,"There is no argument that the soundtrack that this album is from is a well crafted and artistic film but unfortunately the songs have been so overproduced since the original 1976 much rawer concept album that it loses much of the ""edge"" and message.I hope it wasn't star ego that led to Madonna (playing Evita) singing ""Another Suitcase in Another Hall"". The switch in cast (it was originally sung by the mistress Evita was throwing out - who disappears from view in this album) completely loses the pathos and point of the song and does a great dis-service to the whole piece.Buy the 1976 concept album first with Paul Jones (possibly the most under-rated Peron) and Julie Covington (singing a really hard-nosed ladder-climbing Evita) to hear how this should sound on audio."
+2,Evita soundtrack,"I was impressed with speed of delivery, condition of product & quality of packaging for the product.The soundtrack itself is wonderful as I saw the original movie when it came out and feel Madonna & Antonio deserved a better review than they got for their performances."
+1,Buy another version. Any other version.,"Who told Antonio Banderas he could sing? He can't. Madonna can but could only sing this score, one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's good ones (and they are becoming rare items), if Hollywood had it lowered for her. This does spoil the balance of the musical, but Hollywood doesn't care about things like that. They also gave her a song belonging to another character which makes no dramatic sense whatsoever. Hollywood doesn't care about things like that, either.There are many recordings of the stage musical available. Buy one of those instead."
+1,The worst EVITA ever,"The motion picture soundtrack, yet alone the motion picture of EVITA, is terrible. Hollywood, as usual, took a wondeful piece of work (the hit musical EVITA) and butchered it to be their way. Patti LuPone is a far better Eva than Madonna, and at least you can understand Mandy Patinkin, unlike Antonio Banderos. Also, Hollywood turned the orchestrations into modern rock 'n' roll junk, when the 1979 Premiere American Recording is the way EVITA should be. So don't waste your money on the movie sountrack, and buy the Premiere American Recording instead"
+1,HORRIBLE,"This cd is horrible Madonnas verson of Eva is terrible she should not have been allowed to screw up such wonderful songs as ""Dont Cry"" and other...i dont suggest this cd to anyone who wants to hear how the songs are suppose to be sung...if you wanna hear them the right way get Elaine Paige's version or Patti LuPone...(forgive me if i spelled her name wrong)......"
+2,Just Marvelous,"Wow, Madonna did such a wonderful job with this. I haven't heard any of the other recordings, but Madonna had real EMOTION in her voice. I have the single-cd copy, and I'm thinking about going and buying the double one, just because it's that good. I definitely reccommend this if you're into musicals. Even if you aren't a Madonna fan, it's worth it."
+2,Magnificent!,"This cd is absolutely wonderful! Madonna is the best Evita out there! Compared to Patti LuPone and Julie Covington she is the only one who can actually sing! Unlike Mandy Patinki, Antonio Banderas brings emotion and power to his singing. His voice is strong but can also be soft when it should be. After listening to this cd, I am glad they did cut out certain lyrics and replaced them. Some of the lyrics from the old Evitas are too direct. Jonathan Pryce may not be the best singer on this cd, but at least his voice doesn't make you cover your ears every time he comes on. He fits the part very well if you knew anything about the real Evita and Juan Peron. Jimmy Nail is also a good singer, although unfortunately he is only in 3 tracks. This cd is absolutely gggrrreeeaaattt!!!! They tried and they were more than 100% succesful!!!"
+1,Blue Color,"I didn't like installing this printer at all. It was recommended above the Lexmark I use at work and was looking to buy, by the sales person and I should have gone with the Lexmark. The first time it didn't install and when I tried to remedy the problem, following the directions exactly, it crashed my entire system. It took me 3 days and a lot of time with the tech to correct the problem and I am still having errors. Maybe it's because I run Windows ME but this printer has been a complete disaster. I also don't like the color quality. It reads color much darker than what's on the screen and everything has a very blue tint. I will be replacing this printer as soon as I can with a Lexmark."
+1,Have not received my item in a month.,"My order was placed on August 28, but I have not received the printer in a month."
+2,Good Buy,"This printer has not caused my any troubles to this date. It's a quality little printer, as all HP products tend to be. The quality is good, but not great. This is an ideal printer for the casual user at home or office. The connection is USB, so the setup was easy. This printer also works well on my home network. If you need a good quality printer at a good price, the deskjet 825c would be an excellent choice."
+1,Magenta,This thing is awful. Prints magenta only. Drives me crazy. I am going to go find a high building to throw it from.
+1,Constant paper jams,"I had no expectations for print quality with a printer at this price, but expected something that worked. EVERY attempt to print either jammed the printer or ripped the paper. I attempted to print with newly opened reams ranging from low end generic copy paper to Epson photo paper with consistent results. If you do decide to buy, 1) ensure the store will accept returns, and 2) be prepared to pay return shipping."
+1,limitations of color printing,"This printer works great for almost any application, but do not expect to print on special paper. On even the soft gloss paper, the ink blobs and gives poor quality printing. The color photos print better on regular paper than on photo or special finish paper. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PHOTO PRINTING, you will be disappointed."
+2,This is so useful,I have had my handbook for a few years and this book has helped me with a bunch of papers for college.
+2,Definitely Brief,"I do like the book and use it alot for school. The part that I use most is the Directory of Words Cited. Unfortunately, many times the exact type of work to be cited is not listed. For instance, a book with an editor in multiple volumes in an edition other than the first is not covered. Neither is an article from a journal obtained from a database."
+1,Not pleased with Express delivery!,"My review is not about the book. This is one of my textbooks I needed for my course and I was glad that Amazon had it in stock. However I chose to pay highest shiping amount to express delivery for next day, (which happens to be Saturday) so that I have time to review chapter before school started, it did not arrive that Saturday. What is purpose was next day delivery if you don't receive the product on time? I think I paid about $25 for one book when there was an option to receive Monday delivery for much less ($10, I think). The book arrived on Monday after my school started and I did not have a book to take to school. Amazon owes me money!"
+1,The same bootleg nonsence,"First of all, let me say that I am a huge Wes fan! Not only is he one of my favorite guitarists, but one of my favorite composers as well. Everything Wes played was genius, including all the music on this CD. However, this release is not worth buying.This CD follows in the long tradition of Wes bootlegs of the March 27, 1965 concert in Paris. The songs are mistitled, the sound quality is poor; the personal are not listed, the date is not listed, the venue is not listed, and the booklet is non-informative. To make matters worse the song order has been rearranged to an awful order!If you are interested in obtaining a good version of this concert buy ""Quintessential Wes"" by Varese Records."
+1,Terrible,"It came eith a hole, so from day 1 i couln't use it without a patch, and i had to buy another patch because this one didn't work either"
+1,Came with a Leak,"Guess I knew we were gambling when we bought this, since about half the existing reviews said it arrived with a leak. Remind me to never to go Vegas, right? It arrived, we blew it up with the built-in pump, which worked like a charm. Seemed like it was pretty comfortable... then my son took it on a sleepover, and woke up the next morning flat on the floor. Returned it to Amazon as a defective item for a full refund. Thinking I like another reviewer's idea of just buying a regular twin-size mattress, since we would usually be using it at home anyway, then maybe get one of the pump-less airbeds for the occasional road trip, since those have better reliability stats than the ones with the built-in pump. Live and learn..."
+1,Used it once before it broke,I bought this for my 9 year old to sleep on. We used it the first time and everything was fine. Pulled it out a month later and it has a slow leak somewhere that I can't find to repair. Basically a waste of $35. I guess you get what you pay for.
+1,Disappointment,"I ordered this bed for a visit by my 4 year old granddaughter. We had to add air to the bed every morning. I had this experience with another brand, but hoped this one would be better. Definitely NOT worth the money."
+1,SEVERAL LEAK VERY SOON,The price is great. The bed looks good. I have ordered several over the last few years. I've only had 2 last 6 months or longer_ The most recent one I ordered had a leak so I returned it for a replacement. The replacement started to leak 32 days after receiving---2 days after the return policy. All I can say is if you need it- order 2; because it's likely 1 will start leaking pretty soon. Unless you only use it occassionally. I use mine every day.
+2,A great buy!,"I love this air mattress! Very easy to set up and put away and very comfy to sleep on. I have slept on other air mattresses before and this is by far the best one I have ever slept on. The soft top makes it so you don't feel like you're sticking to it, but I put a blanket over it anyway for extra comfort. I have been recommending this one to all of my friends, I'm very happy with it!"
+1,Doesn't hold air,"I bought this air mattress to use while my new bed was being shipped from back east, the bed lost air every night and I woke up almost on the floor. I tried to send it back but it was impossible to get back into the box."
+1,"If you buy this, good luck.","We purchased the Intex Inflatable twin bed with built in pump. After a few uses it started leaking air. By the middle of the night, it was down to about half full. So, being we are out of the 30 day return time frame, we are just out.If you buy this, good luck."
+1,Horrible product,"Using this air bed was a nightmare to my husband. It is not firm and loses air easily. It lost half of the air in 30 minutes. When my husband got up from this bed in the morning, he was almost on the floor. He slept as a curve during the night, which really hurt his waist, which affect his movement. Definitely will return to Amazon today."
+1,Did not hold air. I have to return it!,"This looked like a good produce and inflated easily, but would not hold the air. I am very upset that in returning, I will not get full refund for this defective product! There will be a restocking charge, which is rediculous because they can't sell a defective product!"
+1,Utter Garbage,"Dear potential sucker,My first airbed by intex sprung a leak in about a week, so I obtained a refund. I bought this model next, and it lasted almost twice as long!I am now on my third. I should have learned my lesson, but my current intex airbed has been around for about one year, and currently has 9, count 'em, NINE leaks. Everytime I patch one, another springs.Intex also makes inflateable boats. They must get sued for a lot of drownings. No wonder they have no email contact. If you buy ANY intex airbed, you are buying utter garbage.Sincerely,SidWa State"
+1,This is a horrible bed,"I bought this bed at the end of May so that I would have an air mattress available if a guest were to stay. I first took it out of the box it was shipped in more than a month after it arrived and set it up the day before my guest was to arrive. It sat in an unoccupied room for one night- no one slept on it at all and lost substantial amounts of air. A serious amount air leaked out- it was visibly noticeable. I cannot imagine how much air would have leaked had a person slept on it. This is a horrible product. It was past the 30 day refund from Amazon and after being on hold for over 20 minutes waiting to speak to an Intex rep, I gave up. You are seriously throwing your money away if you purchase this item. It was never slept on- period- and is unusable."
+1,Seams Came Apart After 5th Use,"I bought this to sleep on while I moved it to my new place and used it about 6 times before the seams on top came apart. I never realized how important the seams were until that dreary night when at 3am they started to come apart. I turned to my side and another came apart. I turned to my other side and the rest came apart (I weigh 120 lbs if it matters)which turned the bed into one giant ball. Since the seams are gone there is no shape and if you lay on it the air is distributed to the opposite of your weight...I ended up in a hammock type pose. I let some air out in hopes it would bring the top down but nope, instead I sunk further.I called the manufacturer, emailed Amazon for the contact info to be sure, emailed the manufacturer again and finally got a response. Although some models come with a 90 day warranty, this one did not so I was SOL.Never again. Buy yourself a cheap mattress instead, at least it won't break and the comfort will be about the same."
+1,Disposable item; will not last past 6 months.,"So I've had this product since July 2011, and it is now in the trash. The seams do not hold up and 2 have released, creating giant 'bubbles' in the mattress rendering it unusable. I paid nearly $50 for this back then, and only used it 3 or 4 times. Very disappointed in the poor quality of this item."
+1,All of mine have not lasted long.,"A comfortable bed for the money. But I've had 7 or 8 of these, and they ALWAYS fail in one of two ways:1) An external seam will break, usually near the head area. To fix it, use a good size piece of Gorilla Tape (forget the enclosed repair kit) and press down very hard around the leak so no air can get out. No need to deflate or remove flock from the area, but you have to press down carefully and firmly.2) An internal seam will pop (usually in the middle) and create a huge bubble in the center. No way to fix that, unless you want to use pillows or folded blankets to level out the low areas.That's my advice. I'm still looking for a good, sturdy alternate model."
+1,Would not inflate RETURNED,"I've bought several air beds from various manufacturers. I bought one identical to this one 1 1/2 years ago. It was comfortable but lost air after 3 months. I justified this as the user may have not taken care. However, I now believe its the brand. This one would not inflate at all. I will not buy this brand again. I've had great life from a better brands."
+1,Terrible beds,I ordered these beds because my grandkids were sleeping on the floor and couldnt afford real beds and in less than 2 months both beds have popped. They didnt jump on them they just lost air seemed like the seams were the problem. 1 bed was replaced but the other remains not replaced. I would never buy these type of beds ever again or this brand. They were not cheap and I cant afford to replace them again. So now they are back to sleeping on the floor again. I heard they were good or I would not have ordered them. I am terribly disappointed.
+1,Will not completely deflate,"I ordered 3 of these. They are sturdy, comfortable, and stay inflated. The electric motor in each easily and quickly inflates and (almost) deflates them. The height also makes them feel more like a real bed.However, if you want to completely deflate them for storage, that can be a real trick. I could never deflate any of them completely, so in frustration I cut one open to see what the problem is. A design flaw allows an internal plastic flap to cover the deflation port when they are almost empty. The more you try to vacuum or squeeze out air, the tighter the flap seals the port, sealing in the last bit of air.Now I know, and there's nothing I can do about it, but I feel better after attacking one with scissors..."
+1,Waste of Money,I bought this for my four year old he in between beds and wanted something temp since we are planning to move to another state and didn't want to by a bed we would have to move so decided to by this. within a week had a first hole patch everything fine two week later another leak think it coming from where the motor is..we had a queen size on from same brand it that happen to that one as well. The one without the built in motor never had an issue with which is what we are using now. I also don't like the top it not comfortable with the humps.
+2,convenient twin airbed,"First airbed I received had a leak, sent it back and got the next one within 4 days. Super convenient to have the built in electric pump and super fast to inflate. Takes a bit of an effort to deflate, but that is expected for pretty much any airbed."
+1,It could be better,"Currently, there are no wholes throughout the bed. But, for some reason when I wake up. The bed is already out of air. I only weigh 120lbs. I don't understand why it does that. Please save your money, when you start to have the same problem."
+1,"One Was Good, So I Bought Another-Big Mistake","I purchased the first airbed and found it to be exactly what I wanted. I ordered and received a second one which I have not yet used. Meanwhile, the first one has sprung a leak and is not usable. Big disappointment. No reason for leakage as it has been used only for small individuals."
+2,Well made and great value!,We had guests that used it last weekend. They said it felt like a real bed. I was so suprised on how quickly it inflated and deflated. The cord hides away in a handy compartment. It keeps its air pressure. No need to carry around a separate pump. Our dog wanted to adopt it as her own bed. The dog jumped on it and tested it toughness. It passed with flying colors.
+2,Outstanding Bed,"I've owned 2 beds for over 2 years now and both beds have held up extremely well considering the amount of constant use they've had. One of beds I actually sleep on daily (more comfortable than my regular bed). I had it over 2 years before one of the inner baffels gave way a few weeks ago. I immediatly ordered another bed without hesitation. Very comfortable and super easy to use, with the built in pump, it's a snap to set up and deflate. Love this bed!!"
+1,Worst airbed ever - Don't buy,"If I could give a 0 star I would.So I bought this airbed while I had a friend visiting so she could use my bed. It seemed to work just fine the first night. However the second time I inflated this bed and slept on it, I got the worst night of sleep ever. During the night, the air slowly came out of the bed (I have checked all over for leaks or holes but could not find anything). I woke up several times to a half inflated bed and then had to re-inflate the bed again only to wake up an hour later to the same condition. Needless to say, I am extremely unhappy with the product. Hope Amazon will let me return this terrible thing."
+2,inflatable airbed,very happy with this electric pump inflatable airbed - understandable directions -very easy to inflate with electric pump - confortable to lie on especially withheadrest - easy to store with its own bag - I'm entirely satisfied with thisproduct from Amazon
+1,RETURNED IT!,"We purchased this bed for an extra for when the kids come over. Nice looking, but don't let looks deceive you. By the morning, you won't have any air in your bed."
+1,Lasted a month,"It actually lasted a whole month until it decided to deflate and go flat. I guess I am just hard on blowup beds.I was using it every day as a regular bed, perhaps it would be better if used for visitors only."
+2,Easy to setup and comfortable,"I got this for guests to use in our small spare room. Inflating it was quick and easy since it has a built-in pump: you plug it in, turn it on and switch off when it's inflated enough for you. The only drawback is that the pump is really noisy - about the same as a loud vacuum cleaner - so you probably want to inflate the mattress before the rest of the household goes to bed.I had one guest a week, two weeks in a row, sleeping on it for several nights. Both found it comfortable and slept well on it. The extra height makes it feel more like a regular bed and less like you're camping out on someone's floor.Like all air mattresses, the air sucks heat from the body so the sleeper can get really cold; I've found the best way around this is to place a blanket or comforter on the mattress before you put the sheets on - this bottom blanket will insulate the person from the cold air.So far it's been great and I have no complaints."
+2,I love this bed! carry it anywhere!,"I was little apprehensive before buying an airbed thinking how it would be. But this turned out real nice one. It doesn't need you to call U-haul when you move out. It doesn't require much space to carry it with you anywhere you go. Its also really easy to inflate with the electronic pump and even easier to deflate naturally. After you get used to the ""airbed"", it feels like a normal bed. It offers a great option for people who don't want a hassle of carrying mattress and other accessories along with the trouble of carrying them.It also doesn't require you to carry your pillow. The top surface is velvet like thing that is so soft, you could do w/o a bed sheet also.go for it, if you need one."
+1,Huge disappointment,"I received this air mattress and was very impressed at first. It's only been a couple of months with sporadic use by an average size/weight person and it's now unuseable. Two of the seams along the top of the mattress have now ""popped"" so that the top of the mattress is 1/2 big bulge and 1/2 normal. There's no reason this should've happened. When only 1 seam popped it was still ok, but with 2 gone we have to throw it away."
+1,Impossible to keep sheets and mattress pads on.,"Everyone who slept on this mattress, ended up with a jumble of bedding after a few tosses and turns. I would not recommend it."
+1,I couldn't find the leaks.,"When it started leaking I couldn't find the leaks. First the top started leaking, later the bottom so now I have totally given up on it.It was comfortable before it started leaking."
+2,Nice,"I have not completely set this item up yet, but thus far looks like a great mattress for extra sleeping accommodations. Is for my college-age son via family visits...."
+2,Thank you for saving my back!!!,"I ordered this air mattress because I have a bad back and was getting another procedure done and needed a place to recover. We already have a Queen-size air mattress but have space limitations so this was a perfect fit in more ways than one. As always, the customer service with Amazon was wonderful and they got it to me in time, and now I sleep on this air mattress more than my real bed! It is comfortable and actually helps when my back is acting up and it is the only place that I am able to find relief. So thank you for a great product, and I highly recommend it to anyone. The air stays in and it is easy to inflate and deflate. The price is also great as well. I can think of many reasons why this would be a purchase that is more than worth it for people of all ages (I am in my forties)."
+1,"Comfortable, but leaked the first night","it inflated easily and was very firm, by the morning i noticed it was considerably softer, and as i sit here now typing this i find myself gradually getting closer to the floor. easy enough to reinflate, but still, this should not happen the first night."
+2,Great buy!,This bed worked great for when I had company over. I needed something that was easy and compact so I can store it when it's not needed. I like having the pump built in because there's no chasing the thing around when you need to use the bed again.
+1,Didn't Last,I bought this for my 8 year old to sleep on in temporary housing during a corporate move. This bed didn't last two days and it came apart in the seam where we couldn't patch it. I would not waste my money on this product again.
+2,Perfect for grandchildren,We always have lots of grandchildren around and they are getting older so this bed comes in handy. Because it is raised up it is easier for me to put sheets on. So glad I tried it.
+2,Guests love it.,Inflates fast. Nice shape when inflated stores well. Guest are getting a good nights rest. Would reorder if we need more.
+2,Comfortable,"Is comfortable to sleep on,it fills up fast and easy. Only thing really don't like is the rubber smell it has when u first open it but little by little it goes away. I recommend it 100%."
+2,quality,"I liked this, my guests said it was comfortable. It stayed inflated for the 7 days of guests and no one complained about it."
+2,Good buy,I've had this for 3 months now and it gets used about once a week and so far has held up well. So easy to use and takes no time at all. I would recommend this product.
+1,Not Happy,"I used the bed 3 nights and it started leaking on the fouth night. I contacted the seller and was told to find the leak. If it was in a seam it was under warranty. I tried to find the leak, but was unable. I emailed them back to ask the best way to find the leak. I received NO response.I did a little reasearch on the web and found MANY people had a problem with this bed.So I am unable to find the leak and unable to use the bed.I an not Happy with the company I purchased if from and will not recommend them to anyone!"
+2,Not all air beds are created equal,"I purchased the Intex airbed to replace an Aerobed that our cats ""loved"" too much during a guest visit. Comfort wise, the Intex wins hands down-supportive yet comfortable as well. Convenience wise, it inflates a little slower than our old Aerobed (albeit, there is more to inflate) yet it takes up less room when rolled and stored in the sack that comes with it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it is VERY high, so a restless sleeper can fall off pretty easily."
+2,air mattress,"So far so good....holds the air and prefect for a sleep over at aunties's house!Easy set up,built in pupmp, easy put away....nice carrying bag also.So far worth the money, Thank you."
+2,Great Airbed,"I looked at several airbeds before buying this one. I looked at several name brands, I was not familiar with Intex so I checked the reviews and am glad I did. Fast delivery, easy set up (a must for me) and a very sturdy product. We are completely satisfied with this bed. The built in pump is easy to use and works perfectly. We bought the twin due to space but intend to buy a larger bed to have on hand."
+1,huge LUMP after a few uses...,"i only used this bed about a dozen times. it was never really all that comfortable and the last time i inflated it, a huge lump developed right in the middle making it unusable. there is no way to get rid of the lump and it is rock hard solid. it raised up about 3 inches high and is about 15 inches in diameter. its too late to send it back now so its going in the dumpster. i have since read other reviews of intex doing the same thing. i will NEVER get another intex again...i am going back to aerobeds!"
+2,Intex Pillow Rest Twin Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump,"I looked around before buying an airbed. Saw many options and compare. Many different comments that confused me. But decided to buy this one due to the price and the electric pump. Excellente product, inflates in just 2-3 minutes and last all night long. Easy to store in the morning. 5 star product."
+2,"Fast, Easy, Comfortable, Great for Guest","Fast Blow-up, Easy to handle, Comfortable, Not too big & not too small - great for Guests. Only 4 out of 5 because it looses about 15% of the air originally put in within 2 days. I still recommend this product to anybody!"
+2,Intex Pillow Rest Twin Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump,The Intex Pillow Rest Twin Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump is a amazing purchase comparing price and quality.
+1,sucks,leaks after leaks after leaks. i have patched them with super glue and bike patches and they just dont seem to stop comming. i am tired of patching them. dont ever buy a air mattress. just fork out the cash for a good mattress.
+1,air bed,Great product for my visiting 3 1/2 year old grand daughter! Stays inflated well.Fair price! Easy to inflate and deflate!
+1,on website it says twin but actual size is single.,i dont know why these guys are trying to cheat. i paid full amount and i was expected to receive a twin size airbed but when i opened it it is actual size is single sized matress! so this company is baad! will never suggest it to someone.
+1,not the one I ordered,"I have always recived what i ordered, but this one was not ..I ordered the hi rise, but recieved one way to short to the ground..it was to much trouble to send back, Im too old..I was dissapointed as now I can,t use it..husband can , but I can,t..be careful you get the right product..."
+2,Intex Airbed,"These are only meant for use as temporary or guest bedding, but I've been in a situation where I am using this item daily as my bed for over a month now. I am a large person. It has held up beautifully. I add air maybe once every 7-10 days. The flocked top is great, holding sheets in place. It is so comfortable, my back and general body pain has improved dramatically since using it! I suspect that when my permanent bed arrives, this little bed will serve long and well as guest bedding."
+2,Great value,I have three of these mattresses. They are much longer lasting and more sturdy than other brands I have purchased. They are very comfortable.I highly recommend this product.
+2,Great Air Mattress,"For the price, it can't be beat. It's very comfortable. I ordered two so I'd have one as a backup in case one sprung a leak. I had no problems with the quality of either, although it is about 6-8"" more narrow than a standard twin so twin fitted sheets are too big."
+2,"Not good enough, 3 stars - got a good replacement, now 4 stars",Needs to be pumped up at least twice in the night. High rise makes it easy for older people to use.UPDATE:Amazon was outstanding. I wrote saying that the bed was leaking too much to be comfortable.. an immediate replacemnt was sent and i printed out a free shipping label online.The new bed is perfect.. three kids slept on it together and they were fast asleep when i checked later.I left the airbed out next two days and no air had leaked yet.I was lucky I think to have got a good piece.Thank you Amazon.
+1,losing air already!,We used the airbed for one guest (my very careful mother-in-law) over the holidays and it was fine. My son took it on a trip and it began loosing air the first night and he has not been able to use it since. I would not buy this again and in fact will try to return it when he returns home with it.
+1,This thing SUCKS! I went through 3 of them!!! Waste of money. Do NOT buy this,"I went through three of these, neither one of them would maintain the air pressure and would slowly deflate. This occurred within 2 uses for each of the 3 mattresses i had. I considered maybe the person sleeping on it was too heavy, but alas, the person is 210 pounds and the weight limit is 300, so that wasnt it. I thought maybe it was punctured, but if it was the person would have awoken on the floor instead of on a supper jeloutnous rubber blob, so that was not it either. What conclusion left is there- this thing sucks and doesnt maintain the air."
+1,Only good for a couple of use,"I bought this Intex bed for my son. He is renting an apartment while waiting for a room assignment in a dorm.The bed, although still inflates, now has a bulge in the middle, so he falls off the bed. Even though we tried deflating and inflating the same, the problem is still there."
+2,Excellent bed and for the price. Sets up quickly.,I was unsure what size to buy so I bought this twin size bed and then a queen size bed. The twin size (THIS BED) sets up quickly and FIRM! Whereas the queen size bed id more burdensome in size and labor. I recommend this twin size bed by Intex model.
+1,worthless,I bought this for my daughter to sleep on when she was home from college. She actually liked sleeping on it but 3 weeks later it developed a slow leak which I could not find. Therefore I had to throw it away. A complete waste of money.
+1,Not good,It only lasted for less than 3 months then there was 2 holes that I fixed but still there was a leak somewhere and eventually I just threw it away. I don't recommend this air mattress.
+1,3 weeks and heard a big boom!,Heard a huge boom and I noticed the seam had given out and then this huge bubble formed in middle of the bed and then it ripped a few days later. I purchased the product on or around 10-6-2011 and before 11-1-11 it was deflated!
+2,So far so good....,"My brother was coming to stay for a week in our apartment, so I needed something that would not be totally uncomfortable for him to sleep on 5 nights in a row. This air mattress did the job. It did a nice job of staying inflated throughout the week. My brother actually preferred the feel of it after a couple of nights (got slightly softer due to minimal air loss). The only issue I had was not being able to get 100% of the air out of it during deflation. We used the motor to remove most of the air, but towards the end it couldn't force the rest out. I tried pressure, but it seems as if the release has to be a certain angle to let the air escape. It still folded up and fit in the bag (barely). But overall, it held air and that's what we needed it to do."
+2,Perfect for me,I like itI was looking for it I found it I got and I am enjoying it to the fullestI recommend it to anyone
+2,"Comfortable, but a little smaller then some.","I like a firm bed and found that I needed to physically pump in the additional air pressure. There is that option along with the electric/fill, deflate which is very helpful. I took it camping for five nights and though I topped it off before bed every night, it didn't deflate enough for me to notice in the morning."
+2,Worth the money.,"Needed place for kids to sleep while visiting grandma and now they argue over who gets to sleep on the air mattress. Both think it's more comfy than their bed at home.Would have given 5 stars, but the bag it comes with to put it in is worthless, no chance of ever getting it in there again."
+1,"Terrible product, I regret spending my money on this","I bought this air mattress two months ago. I used a couple of days and it worked fine. Now a friend is planning to visit so I decided to use it again but something went wrong, instead of a flat surface, there is a huge bump in the middle that would make sleeping on it uncomfortable if not impossible.Since this is a product you will use only a couple of days before putting it away until you need it again, the amazon returning period will be over by the time you actually try it and find something wrong with it. And the company that makes this mattress says ""this product does not have any warranty or service program"". I hope I can put this in the recyclables bin!I wish I would've spend a little bit money on a real mattress that won`t fail after a while."
+2,Great convience for the price!!!!,"Product arrived on time, (a little early actually---which is a good thing, :-); intact, & in excellent condition. This bed includes an ""in mattress inflation motorized pump"" that makes for ease of use, and much quieter inflation application in comparison to external pump air mattresses. It is comfortable, and an extremely good value for the price!!! Will purchase this product again!!!"
+2,item mislabeled,"This is a good product. I use it nightly.It is 36"" in width, not 40"" as marked onthe box. This makes it tend to roll moreeasily. I had to frame and tie it to makeit stable."
+1,A total dud,"Opened the box, unrolled the mattress, plugged in the motor and then... the motor made a few feeble noises and shut off in less than three seconds. Plugged it into several different outlets with the same results.Intex customer service told me that there are NO WARRANTIES on their air mattresses and the only option was to return it to Amazon for a refund. I will not be ordering any products from Intex in the future."
+2,okay for the price,"I used it for a week and half and it seem to work as described. I don't know how well its going to work for over a long period of time, but it is cheap so it probably wouldn't last that long. No leakage of air or anything yet. It was the right size for me and I am 5'2, it might be small if your over 6' I'd imagine. Anyways, I recommend it to people who are looking for a temporary place to sleep."
+1,Faulty advertising,"At 80"" iong, this is an extra long twin, not a standard twin. Consequently I had to take back the sheets I bought, as they were 5"" too short. I would have ordered a different model had I known that 80"" wasn't standard. It's easier just to replace the sheets and I don't have time to send the bed back."
+1,Angry,"I bought this bed while I decided to purchase a normal bed. I was at first excited but as the week, past the seam popped and the bed now has a bubble and un-usable. for the money you pay for an air-bed I stick with a traditional bed over and air bed. Least to say thanks the quality is poor! I do not recommend."
+1,Crappy Air bed,Airbed doesn't keep air overnight. If you try to return it you will be charged a restocking fee to restock an airbed that doesn't work so you will get no refund.....exchange it for another crappy airbed...My recommendation is....don't buy this crappy airbed!!
+1,Night on the Floor,"The bed arrived much sooner than I expected, and I inflated it for w few minutes before I took it on my retreat. Imagine my surprize at having it deflate within an hour of getting is set up in my room. I ended up sleeping on the floor that night.We'll see how the return process goes. I'm headed out to buy an air mattress locally."
+1,do you hear air?,"This item loses air overnight. Must be inflated daily if not nightly. If you return this item the store won't take it back, you must ship to the maker at your expense. Or you must cut the air pump out because they don't trust you not to keep using it, like we have to trust them on their quality."
+1,Comfortable... if not for the deflation.,"I received the bed, and I loved it. But after one night it almost completely deflated. I tried to find the holes but I found none, so it was kind of a waste of money."
+1,"Was hopeful, but . . .","I was hopeful this mattress would work out, having read mixed reviews, but as others stated, the mattress held air for only several days before it started losing air during the night. My son would then have to turn the air pump on (during the night) in order to have be able to have a comfortable night of sleep. Generally speaking I think all air mattresses do the same thing, as I then purchased one from the local K-mart, which is also going back tomorrow for the same problem."
+1,I so wanted to love this item,"Was very comfortable when I inflated it, but had deflated twice before the night was over. Boasts features like beds twice the price -- the internal 120 AC pump is handy (especially since it deflates so fast) but it is noisy,and who wants to interrupt their sleep twice a night to reinflate the bed? Not me, that's for sure. I really wish it hadn't been a leaker, I like this bed, everything about it except that."
+2,Comfortable,"We took this bed camping, and it was very comfortable to sleep on. It did lose some air overnight, so we just reinflated before going to bed. Great mattress for the price!"
+2,Intex Twin Airbed,The two beds arrived quicker than I expected. They are very comfortable and blow up quickly. Getting all the air out to put it in its duffel bag took a little work but it fit. Easy to travel with when visiting friends.
+2,Nice Bed,"Seems to be a nicely designed and manufactured air bed. We've used it for guests a few times, and are pleased with it."
+2,Very convenient and easy,"I bought this to stay in my daughters dorm room where space is limited and it worked great. Don't need a pump its all built in. Stayed 5 nights and added air with the flick of a switch, I like it very firm. Would buy another if needed."
+1,bubble bed,This bed sucks after 1 month I was asleep on the bed when a popping noise woke me up I didn't know what it was so I went back to sleep when again a popping noise woke me up again I couldn't figure out what it was when I got up the following morning I noticed a big bubble going down one side of the bed that's when I realized it was the bed making the popping noise smh
+1,Not as good as Aero Beds..... was disappointed,"It works but the next morning it has lost some shape and isn't as comfortable as it could be. For the price and the function is okay, the twin size made it right for our allowable space - but if you will need a longer term solution it is probably better to invest in a more expensive air bed."
+1,Low cost defective product,"This is really a bad product. I bought it in hope that I could have one extra bedding when required. I used it on first night for myself and after 3-4 it deflated, annoyingly i filled the air back in night and went to sleep. In morning i was awake again because it has deflated. I thought i am doing something wrong, read the manual and searched online, found nothing. Next night it was the same story. Returned to amazon.(note: this was not my first product either, earlier I tried their queen bedding and it was similar story too)STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT will be my advice."
+2,Aerobed saves the day (and night) with comfortable sleep alternative!,"I ordered the aerobed for visiting guests, and they loved it. Also, it fit nicely in my space-challenged unit. Shipping was great! Price was great! all happy campers."
+1,bed leaked on first use,I ordered for use when company came-my niece slept on this once and ended up on the floor after one night. I cannot recommend this to anyone.
+1,Doesn't Last,"We received the Intex Pillow Rest Twin Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump on September 10th 2008. It is for our 8 year old daughter who has joint pain due to a genetic disorder. Her doctor recommends an air bed to relieve the pressure on her joints caused by a ""traditional"" mattress. The first 2 months it worked great. She was sleeping better and woke up in less pain. The next few months we had to pump it up every other day, but she still was in less pain. Now today, April 11th 2009, just 7 months later she can't even sleep on it. Within 3 hours the bed is almost completely flat. Our daughter is now sleeping on couch cushions until we can find a new bed. Don't waste your money on this bed! Find ANY OTHER airbed, you'll be much happier."
+1,Leaked striaght frpm the box,"I chose this twin air mattres becaue of the reviews and brand, good quality. I bought it about 2 months ago for a weekend of Holiness, it just had a hole when i aired it up. Threw it in the trash terrible product."
+2,Intex air mattress,"Used for a temporary bed when visiting relatives. Easy to set up and store. Inflates very quickly and is comfortable. I only used it three times and if it lasts a year, I'll be a happy ""camper""."
+2,Comfortable but still not perfect,"I have purchased this matress 3 weeks ago. The price is pretty affordable, and it actually looks like a normal bed. At the beginning it leaked a bit, but after that (I really don't know why) it was ok. It is pretty comfortable. The built-in pump works very good and very convenient in use. The only two things are that I don't like in this matress are that one side of this matress is higher by 2-3 mm than another. And when you sleep on it you feel like there is a small angle. I mean the matress is not 100% horizontal. Another thing that peaces me off is the noise that comes from the matress when you move or somehow turn over. But overall it is good substitution if you need a temporary bed."
+2,Intex Inflatable Twin Bed,I've only had it a little bit however many words have been written pro and con about this product so I to shall endeavor to provide you with some useful information.1st it is an airbed and it doesn't take kindly to claws of many kinds or sharp point objects. 2nd it is a portable airbed... the valve isn't a perfect seal as with any air mattress or bed so expect to use the built in pump every now and then as a result of seepage .. 3rd comfort just pump it up or deflate to personal comfort level. 4th the price is relatively low cost. 5th Seems to be of decent quality aired up right out of the box and has held the pressure with no major leaks.
+1,Sized Incorrectly,"I purchased 2 Intex Pillow Rest Twin Beds due to the size specifications of 40 X 80 X 18 1/2"". They were to be used by my >6 ft. tall family members when visiting. I was extremely disappointed when we inflated the 1st bed - which BARELY measured 32 X 70 X 16. I sent a letter to the supplier, CMS WorldWide Sales, explaining my dissatisfaction & was told to send pictures & measurements (which I did) and they would [quote]...""Once you had provided us the information we had requested, we will be glad to forward you the return shipping labels.""This was months ago, and to date I still have 2 Intex Pillow Rest Beds (the 2nd box was never even opened!) that are no where near the specs stated on the packaging.I will NEVER order anything from the CMS WorldWide Sales supplier again."
+1,"decent for price, only one fall back so far","I purchased this a couple weeks ago, and used it for the first time last night. It worked well. Plugged it in and it only took a couple min to inflate. My problem with this bed is not so much how well it works inflating but what a hard time i had deflating it this morning. I was so frustrated trying to get all the air out that i finally just wrapped it up. With even a little air still in it, it makes it so hard to roll up tightly and put away. It just looks bulky. I have tried aerobeds in the past and i love that their beds have a release valve, this one uses the a small hole built in with the pump. The release valve work much better, and I decided to go with this because it was affordable and i couldn't find aerobeds in twin size. I am definitely gonna see if i can get a return on this... i just hope i can fit it back in the box it came in."
+1,misgivings,"The bed needs air refilling more often than I thought it would- every 3 days at the most. So much so that if I didn't pump it, the bed would all be like a water bed with ""jelly-like"" feeling. To lessen this effect I situated it in a corner of the room against the walls. Further more, what surprised me was the round water condensation on the bed sheet just underneath my (head) pillow in the morning. But what confuses me is that in the evening the bed feels cold (or the air inside feels cold).What I like about it though is that the pump works real fast in inflating- although it is loud for an evening activity."
+2,Great Bed @ Great Price...,"I purchased this airbed because I wanted to sleep in the same room as my newborn. Yes, I'm one of those paranoid new moms. This bed goes above and beyond. I wanted to buy the AeroBed first because I'm one of those people who hates to buy cheaper items because they usually break or whatever. I'm pretty much a sucker for the theory that expensive = quality. However, I went with my gut and decided to try this airbed having never heard of the company before. Listen to your gut! It inflates in 3 minutes and deflates in about 3 minutes. If you want it to be more firm & allow the air to settle in better, you should leave it in there for about 7-10min. Not a big deal at all. Go do something in another room while you're inflating it. This thing can also handle a lot of weight. When I'm sleeping on the airbed, my husband comes in the room to tell me he wants to sleep in this bed too because it's so comfy. Great Buy!"
+1,not 80in in length,"I ordered it because I have a 6ft 8in relative who spends time with me. The description says this airbed is 40in wide and 80 inches in length. The box housing the bed clearly states the bed is 39 in wide and 75 inches long. I am really disappointed because I have been shopping for this for over 3 months and only recently decided this was the right bed. WRONG!The goal is to provide comfort. /his won't, his feet will be hanging off the edge of the bed. Its going back."
+1,Went flat in the middle of the first night.,This airbed does not stay inflated. It went flat half way through each of the five nights I used it. It is junk. Don't buy it. If I had bought it at a store it would have gone back the next day.
+2,A little hard to fold back up but seems great otherwise,"I'm arranging a getaway weekend in hotel, so I bought a bunch of these. I tried one first and it seemed nice and working as specified. The only thing is that it's tough folding and putting it back into it's bag."
+1,Garbage,Only used a handful of times and the bed already leaks air. Waste of money. I know it shows a one star rating but the true rating is zero stars.
+2,Awesome Air Bed,"This is used for when my older son has friends stay over night. It's easy to set up, and comfortable. Does the job flawlessly."
+2,Great,This really worked out well for me! It lost a little air but that is to be expected. I use this during the holidays when extra people are visiting.
+2,It must be good...,I tried it out and fell asleep on it. No noticeable leakage overnight. It seems to me like a good buy.
+1,One Strike,The product deflated during the night. We refilled and let sit with no one in it for a while and it still lost air. I was very disappointed as the product initially started great for my Aunt who would not have been able to be on the floor with a traditional air mattress. I am attempting an exchange hoping it was just this one item. Most of the reviews were glowing and I am hoping that the replacement will perform as the other reviews indicated.
+1,"No-Go,sorry","Was nice while it lasted. After a few nights on the mattress, one of the seams in the middle apparently broke. Now it's nothing but a large bubble in the center. Tried flipping it over but it's like sleeping on a rocking chair. Nothing to do but take it to the dumpster."
+2,comfortable kids bed,"My grandson loved sleeping on this blow up bed, he said it was so comfortable. It's a great idea if you need xtra guest beds, because it deflates and stores so easily. It takes about 3 or 4 minutes to inflate.I would recommend this product highly."
+1,"Intex Pillow Rest Twin Airbed, deflating within 3 months",I had another airbed that lasted about 2 years before there was a leak and needed to replace it. This one had pretty good reviews and it was taller when inflated and would be easier to get on and off it. I did like the airbed and it was comfortable. We used it less than 5 times over the last 4 months and it deflated slightly last time I used it. I should have investigated further at that time but just deflated it until next use. I used it this weekend and had to pump it up again in the middle of the night and I think my time for warranty is over with.
+2,Good for its value,"I bought the bed with the idea of using it during one week while my father was visiting. It fulfilled its purpose perfectly. It's comfortable, it inflates and deflates very quickly and it's pretty high. There are two reasons why I am not giving it a 5-star score: a) I used sheets and still, when I woke up, my back was sweating. I guess that it is a problem with all these beds that are made of plastic, but... that is a drawback. b) I haven't been able to fold it and fit it in the bag again, it's almost impossible.Anyway, overall, it's a great deal for its price. I would absolutely recommend it and the problems I pointed out are probably a problem in all air beds."
+2,Very Comfortable,"The bed is nice and soft and double thick. The auto pump is easy to use and works pretty well with new batteries. The vacuum drain does ok but when down to the base have to help it by rolling it at the end. Folding it isn't to hard and package size isn't to big so easy to store. Bed lines fit ok on it but get good one so they squeeze tight so they hang on. But for the money is a great buy I shopped around a lot target, walmart, dicks, Meijer, sears, kmart, ect. So very good buy if you want one for camping or a guest bed."
+2,Good!!,I like this product. The power code is nicely kept in the unit so I do not have to worry about losing the power code. Kids love it when their friends come for sleep over. Quick and easy to use.
+1,Wont hold air after 32 days since online purchase thru amazon,Product was defective from day on and lasted a whole 32 days and now will inflate but by the middle of the night you sleeping on the carpet.
+1,No good.,This product was received having a slow leak ..box was received damaged. .. Daughter went to bed at morning we discovered her in the middle (sinked).... I would not recommend......
+1,Beware of the dimensions,"I bought this mattress as a spare guest bed for our vacation condo. I was delighted to see it described as being 80""x40""(a twinXL). It arrived and the box clearly stated 80x40 dimensions so put it in the closet for future use. Just pulled it out of the closet 3months late and inflated the mattress only to find it is a standard twin measuring 32""x72"". Nothing close to the stated dimensions noted in the product description and on the box."
+2,INTEX air bed,The item arrived on time and was easy to set up. It stayed inflated the entire night and was quick to deflate the next morning. We have always been Aerobed purchasers in the past and now find this Intex to be just as good quality wise.
+2,Great,"This bed is great, compact and comfortable. We've had guests who use it ask us where we got it because they want to buy it too."
+2,Intex Pillow Rest Airbed,"This is the exact product we were looking for. It's compact, self filling, and pretty comfortable. It's perfect for traveling or when company spends the night. It provides the extra sleeping accommodations we needed. The 120v pump fills the bed quickly. The battery pump or foot pump wouldn't have worked well for us."
+1,It doesn't stay firm even overnight.,It doesn't stay firm even overnight. The motor burned out after a while. I bought a Coleman. . . .
+1,Short Product Life,"This bed was cheap and the quality was consistent with the price. The seams deformed about 6 months after use began and bulges formed that eventually made the product unusable. Don't purchase for long term use. The seam design is flawed, which is probably why most of the other manufacturers offer a quilted pattern. The return shipping and 50% refund potential make recovering any money impossible. I got some use out of the bed, but definitely wouldn't buy anything else from this manufacturer."
+1,Terrible product and customer service,"I purchased three of these and within 1-2 months, ALL three of them ""broke"". The seams on two of the beds broke, leaving a huge bulge in the middle of the bed and the seams of the third bed kept coming apart..Im not sure how many holes I had to cover but way more than their repair kit allowed for. After contacting the company and starting the refund process, I was told that since they were bought through Amazon I wouldn't be able to receive a refund. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! Yes, the beds are $35.00 so I definitely got what I paid for but can't believe how cheaply they are made. DO NOT BUY THESE PRODUCTS!!!! Spend more to get more bang for your buck!"
+1,"nice sleep, but bottom seam blew","Just a great item. However there are approximately 5 length-wise seams on the bottom to create stability. After two months, one seam ""disappeared, and now the bed rocks, because there is one large air space.I can probably live with it, just have to put some towels, whatever to stabilize it."
+1,slow leaking,"Air mattress: Looks good, works but requires frequent running of pump. Appears to lose air through the built-in pump. Should have returned the mattress but need the bed for visitor. Probable would not buy with built-in pump in future."
+1,doesn't leak but uncomfortable to sleep on,"I bought this product because I'm living temporarily in a city and will move to another city later, and don't have the extra money to buy a better bed. Since then my shoulders hurt from sleeping on it. I've lost interested in sleeping after that. Before that i never have problems with sleeping.It's ok to sleep for one or two nights only i guess. If you intend to sleep on it for a few months, buy a comfy bed instead of this!"
+2,Very satisfied!!!!!!!!,"I have not seen or slept on this mattress........bought for my daughter for a quick replacment.............she tell's me she thinks it GREAT.....I bought the twin size,and she tells me when she buys a full size it will be the same one. I have an inflatable bed she has slept on while visiting, and she said this is 100% better. I might add my daughter is not someone who is easily pleased."
+2,"Comfortable, but needs insulation from cold","We purchased 2 of these for guests' use and they are quite comfortable. The pumps work relatively quickly and quietly, and allow for good firmness in the mattress. They also held air well and needed little additions over 2 weeks' time.Our only drawback was that the air doesn't provide insulation from cooler ambient air. We keep our home cooler at night, and a guest found it necessary to cover the mattress with a heavy blanket to insulate properly from the coolness. I would recommend a mattress pad or foam topper when using this to provide some extra warmth."
+1,Not Durable,Had the bed two weeks and so far not a problem. I did not inflate it to the maximum pressure-I'm 250lbs the maximum load being 300lbs-but rather 3/4 full of air. I have added air only one time-maybe 10 seconds. I sleep on this airbed every night. There is a tendancy for me to roll to the side of the bed-whether that's just me or the bed is yet to be seen. To add to this review I had the bed for three months-the pump went out after that time. I suppose we take our chances.MalcolmL
+2,This product is great.,"This bed is great. I use it everyday for my little.So far its still inflated and very comfortable.Recommend it for anyone who has a guess or personal use.I especially like the pump, how its connected to the bed andcan store-it inside the bed."
+1,Cheap Not worth your money,I purchase this air mattress in late October and two month later I was laying on the mattress I move my arm and a fist size hole appear over my head. The mattress arrive fast and was easy to set up. If you plan on using this mattress for a guest bed or for your kids when they come home for the Holiday or summer break please get something else. Not worth the money. I had Coleman and small hole appear and the patch does not work but for this mattress the patch does work for a small hole not the fist size hole.
+2,Good Air Mattress,"Very good air mattress, have had many friends come and stay on it and it hasn't lost much air. Would recommend it if you need an air mattress for visitors."
+1,Worst Air Bed Ever.,This mattress began leaking after only 3 or 4 nights of use. I found the leakbetween a crease in the top (flocked) side. After proper repair effort it wasunable to stay inflated. I have put the air bed to better use. Thank youKeith Colton
+2,Nice rest,"Really nice portable bed, I don't wanna back sleeping in a regular bed!!!. I highly recommend this item for everybody who is looking for a good bed to be sleeping like a baby."
+2,I would definatly buy this again,The bed was comfortable and filled easily. It's only draw back was that did not fit all the way back into the carring box.
+1,Leaked,"We were among the unlucky buyers who happened to receive a dud. The airbed had a gash at the bottom, which we patched. But it also leaked at the seams and our attempts to patch that did not work. We returned it, unslept-on -- no easy task, since we were required to return the manufacturer's box, and of course we could not get the deflated airbed back into it, so we had to find a box big enough to hold both the deflated airbed and the manufacturer's box."
+1,Worst purchase ever.,"This was the worst product I ever bought. It held up only about 40 days and then, got more inflated on one side then the other. Of course ended in the trash. I have no car, so was very hard for me to return the item, and go to the post office. Waste of money. Do not order from this company ever. BAD PRODUCTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,Bad product,This is not worth the price. Used it once and had to re-inflate it five times. Does not hold air. A piece of junk.
+1,Not satisfied,"The air mattress was good only for one day, after one day it started deflating and I have to inflate it every night before sleep. By the time I wake up on it the next day it has become like a water bed since it has deflated. I cannot find the hole from where it deflates."
+2,"Good value, works as advertised","I bought this air bed to accommodate a 120 lb. guest who used it for five days. The initial fill took only a few minutes. It was really convenient. It needed only 5-10 seconds of re-inflation after 3 days to make up for lost air. Even so, we weren't sure if the bed had lost any air at all. This mattress has remained inflated for 3 weeks now without losing air as far as I can tell. I'm happy with my purchase -- it does its job."
+1,This bed will not retain air.,It was a super deal... But there is something wrong with it. It will not retain the air level that I want.I will be returning this item
+2,Twin Airbed w/built-in electric pump,"This product worked just as advertised. Inflated in less than 3 minutes, and after testing for 2 weeks, remains inflated with just minor refill of air required. Great value for the price. Highly recommended."
+2,TERRIFIC Air Mattress!,"I inflated this air bed for a guest who reported how comfortable it was. The twin fitted sheet worked great and didn't slip around with the flannel surface. The installed inflation/deflation pump also worked great and was fast. My guest used the air bed for an entire week, and it never lost air or got soft. My only criticism is that the static on the rubber underside did pick up some loose dirt and dog hair that was on the hardwood floor where I placed the bed."
+1,Not available.,"I don't really hate it, because my order was cancelled for some unclear reason. The order was cancelled several days after I placed it, so I'm no fan of Intex."
+2,Worth the price!,"I move between places a lot and hence can't afford to buy permanent bed frames and mattresses. I wanted to buy this portable bed and use it for everyday sleep and also as a standby couch. It's been serving the purpose well so far for the couple of weeks. I've gotta wait and see if any major leaks occur in the future.Here's the reason for the missing star. It never becomes flat or very saggy, but needs air top up daily for sure. Especially since I'm using this also as a couch to sit, sometimes I need to inflate it for a couple of minutes before going to sleep to get the firmness I want. Of course it is absolutely not as comfortable as a box spring mattress on a frame, but I can assure that this is definitely worth the bucks if the need is an inexpensive temp bed for everyday use.By the way, this very same model costs $89 in Walmart when I checked, hope now it is not!"
+2,Very Comfortable - Convenient Build in pump,"Used while camping for a week and was delighted by the level of comfort and the ease of inflating with the built in pump! Air loss for me was in line with the many other airbeds I have owned, and with the built in pump, made it easy to top it off every other day or so. Highly recommend this great affordable air mattress!"
+1,Leaky unit,"I ordered this bed in an emergency situation for my 95 year old mother to sleep on. The bed was easy to fill and evacuate, but it has a slow leak that necessitates adding air to it every day. I couldn't send it back because I would have had nothing for my mother to sleep on."
+1,customer service is dead,every person i communicated with was not only rude but were clearly annoyed by my need for help and completely unwilling to assist me . I returned the product that i was charged $103.10 for and was refunded $40.70 . thanks
+1,Just like all the other airbeds,"I filled it with air when it arrived. It lost air by the morning. Since the bed was cold when filled, I gave it another chance. The first night is was actually used, it had to be refilled in the middle of the night."
+1,Lasted one month of everyday use,I used this product for one month of every night sleeping before it sprouted a leak in one of the seams on top that couldn't be patched due to the fabric. It makes patches virtually impossible to stay stuck.There you have it.
+1,Never buy this product it's a wast of money,"HI All,Never ever buy this product you will lost money and it's a wast of time.........leacking after a week. fix that than find another leaking...till u trash it..and get rid of it..i have the pic and i paid for it $60 worth nothing zerrrrrrrrrrrrroooooooooooooooo."
+2,Extra Bed,"Love it! When the boys come home and bring their friends, everyone has a bed!!! They roll up small and tight for easy storage. Also, they are very comfortable. I will even inflate one so I can enjoy sleeping by the warm fire on very cold nights."
+1,Air Mattress works great,We loved the internal pump which also will pump the air out. It is so fast and the mattress itself gives a good night's sleep.
+2,Intex Pillow Rest Twin AirBed,"This bed was purchased as a spare bed for short time visitors as we are limited in space in our Park Model RV. We needed someting that didn't take up much room to store and yet was comfortable enough so that as person could get a decent nights sleep on it. After reading all the reviews I could find, I deduced that some of these beds were faulty (like all things) and that they tended to deflate overnight, but, that most were fine. Our bed has met all of our expectations and is fine, comfortable and holds the air. I would highly recommend this product!!"
+2,BEST AIR MATTRESS EVER!,"This bed is awesome, perfect size, pump works great just a bit noisy like a vaccuum cleaner, ordered it on friday got monday the next week even though i used standard shipping (3-5 business days)."
+2,Great airbed!,"Really great airbed, comfortable, easy to inflate, portable. Seems to deflate rather quickly but only takes 5 seconds to refill."
+2,Intex Pillow Rest Twin Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump,I received this air bed over two months ago and we love it. I bought it for my granddaughter to sleep on and it's the easiest thing to set up and take down to put away. I put a mattress pad on under the sheets and she says she would rather sleep on the air bed than her regular bed because it that comfortable. No leaks so far. I'm very happy with this purchase.
+1,Intext Pillow Rest Twin Airbe,"I was so excited when I received this air bed, but after sleeping on it on the first night, things changed. Every single night I had to put more air in it in order to keep it firm. There were no leaks that I could hear, but it was a pain to keep putting air in it every night. If this does not bother you, the bed itself is extrmeley comfortable.Intex Pillow Rest Queen Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump"
+2,"GREAT BED, GREAT PRICE","THIS AIR BED IS GREAT! I HAD PREVIOUSLY PAID WAY MORE FOR THE ""A--O"" BRAND, BUT THIS ONE IS EVERY BIT AS GOOD AS THE MORE EXPENSIVE ONE. I AM A GAL WITH A ""MATURE"" FIGURE, AND IT (TWIN) ONLY LOST A LITTLE AIR. WITH THE ELECTRIC PUMP, NO WORRIES! JUST A HINT FOR SOME OF YOU WITH BAD KNEES LIKE I HAVE....I PLACED TWO CAMP COTS SIDE BY SIDE AND LAID THE MATTRESS ON TOP. PERFECT FOR THESE TIRED OLD KNESS AND BODY TO GET UP AND OFF OF. KUDOS ON THIS AIR BED!"
+1,LEAKED FIRST DAY FOR MY GUEST,IT HAD A LEAK FROM DAY ONE. RETURN AND EXCHANGE PROCESS WAS VERY GOOD THOUGH. STILL WAITING ON THE NEW ONE
+2,Super airbed,Ordered two and tested them out: one had a bad pump but the return was easy.These airbeds are super cheap and great. Everyone who has slept on them says they are extremely comfortable. They hold the air well. I recommend them very highly
+1,Low Quality,"Bought this product for a friend's visit back in late October. Since then (It is now early February), it has been slept on for a total of seven nights by two different normal sized adult guests, and promptly deflated when a third guest tried to sleep on it this past week. To its credit, the product did last just fine through those seven nights. It did, however, break not too long after the 90 day warranty ended and we have no reason to believe we will be able to repair it or otherwise recoup our loss. Purchase with the understanding that this is basically a disposable air bed with a warranty that seems conveniently short."
+2,blow up bed,I purchased for my guest room for overnight stays for family members.this holds up very well especially for grandchildren
+1,not reccomended,"Would not purchase this item again. Used in spare bedroom for guests. Hardly used, until now. Hoping top have Xmas guests use. First to lay on it, and center ring pooped.Still usable, but uncomfortable. The second night used bed hissing sound and a large leak appeared. They provide plastic to repair leaks, but do not provide any adhesive. I have to eat it now because I had until 11/12/12 to return.I can get partial credit, not including shipping if I just had just kept the box and shipping label for 3 months."
+2,Intex Pillow rest Twin,I ordered this for a friend who was displaced and has had to start over. He had a Airbed from a store but kept having to bring it back due to leaks and other problems. This bed looked much more comfy and with my Prime discount I sent it to him. Within the two day time frame it arrived and as soon as the other bed sprung another leak he put it to work. He says it's very comfy compared to the other so if he's happy I'm happy with the product
+2,"Good price, good night.","Decent product. I had to sleep on it for a few nights and I survived. It is comfortable enough to pass out on It stayed inflated the whole night and deflates well. It comes with a sack for storage, though my folding skills are pretty lame, so fitting it into the bag is a challenge for me."
+1,Hold on a minute,"Add these ingredients:Flashy music, beautiful ladies, sexy dance moves, scanty clothes (no nudity), beautiful landscapes, and even some seaside hobbies... and what do you get?Wait a minute...Now add a film editor who thinks his amateurish effects are more important than the above ingredients. All the above scenes of the hobbies, the ladies, the landscapes were all spliced and edited into each other for a ""strobe"" effect of split second images so that you can't focus on any of it.Now what do you have?Probably a yard sale item in the 10 for a dollar bin. I may buy some of the earlier volumes to see if they're the same... wish me luck."
+2,Good kids book!,"We just got this book and again it is great. Diane Layton does a great job speaking to little ones about something so very serious and making it understandable. I have loved everyone of her books that we have received. They are wonderful, I wish there were more books like these!"
+2,Just listen to Julis's letters!,"I had a old LP of this recording. I got this because I had been blown off by his masterpiece, Second contribution. Just try Julia's letters. You will be surprised. Strongly recommended. BTW, did he know he looked like Jesus?"
+2,Street Index Fine Print,"The street index is hard to read for the over forty crowd. If the font size was 12, it would have been much easier to read."
+1,Get Out Your Magnifying Glasses!,"Although this is a good collection of Poe's short stories, the pages crisp and the typeface clear, THE TYPE ITSELF IS VERY, VERY, VERY SMALL! I am getting older, but do not need glasses yet and I can hardly read a word or two before my eyes begin to cross! I don't understand book manufacturers anymore. Either the typeface is illegible, the paper so poor that all the letters blot together, or the print is teenie tiny. Aren't books supposed to be read? Also, something strange, the chapters arent seperated. One story runs into the next without starting a new page."
+1,Nesmith goes too far,"Carrying on from the mostly instrumental albums of ""The Prison"" & ""The Garden"", we get ""Rays"".Which is nowhere as strong as these albums, with Nez laying on the Synths, giving a slight Queen from the 80's feel (which nobody wants to hear).He also creates a horn section using the synths, which just sounds cheap & tacky.With ""Prison"" & ""Garden"" you hear richly textured & ambitious soundscapes, but ""Rays"" is to low-fi (which I don't have a problem with), it just doesn't work with such a complete piece of work.This is the only weak Nesmith album, so I suggest you purchase the rest of his back catalogue before arriving at this (low) point."
+1,"Got ""Burnt"" By Rays","This entire album sounds like it was rather cheaply recorded via nothing but sequencing on keyboards that really don't sound that great anyway.It reminds me of those keyboards you used to buy where you could push one key and it would play a song for you.I really don't understand why he released this. I've been a Nez fan for years, but this one left me feeling quite ripped off.I feel he's taking his fans for gullible idiots with this half hearted attempt at an album; thinking we'll buy anything he puts out."
+2,good and unique music,I heard some long-time fans of Michael Nesmith were confused. You'll listen to Michael's new sound.
+2,Best Lan Case for full size mobo,Excellent case! It comes in handy once a month for lan partys due to the carrying harness. Not to mention the weight will not break your back compared to other cases.I have owned SFF (Small Form Factor) machines in the past but I have to admit nothing beats the cooling and hardware upgrade potential of the Antec Super Lanboy.
+2,One of the very best.....,"This is one of the very best ""rockumentaries"" ever! I loved the whole thing, especially the interviews....especially the ones with the ultra-talented producer/singer/song writer/pianist John Simon-my friend. You might consider checking out John's own recordings."
+2,A great documentary of one of the best albums ever,"Any fan of the Band's music would get a lot out of seeing this documentary, which reveaks the creative process that went into their two masterworks, ""Music From Big Pink"" and ""The Band"". Band"" the story of Music from Big Pink is also covered here. Great interviews and stories from producer/engineer Joe Simon, and band members Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson and Rick Danko as well as a fitting obit to Richard Manuel."
+2,Great documentary on a great album.,"I've always like VH-1's Classic Albums series and this episode doesn't disappoint. Great interviews with Robbie, Levon, and other band members (Including Rick Danko, who died last December). I love how they broke down Rag Momma Rag and Rockin' Chair into it's separate parts. A must for all Band Fans."
+2,THE BAND: THE BROWN ALBUM,"When the ""Classic"" series of videos came out, I could only wish for anything on The Band. The ""Brown Album"" or their 2nd album is highlighted here in story and song. The interviews are well worth the price of admission. The Brown Album has always surfaced as one of the top 10 favorites of many other music artists. Watching Garth Hudson at the keyboard; or Levon Helm explain his drum technique; or sitting at the recording console and listening to the harmonies with producer John Simon, is a look inside of a group that changed the sound of North American music in the late 60's to mid 70's. This was probably their best effort of them all and to have it chronicled here is great. I have both the VHS & DVD versions. Since then I purchased Live at the New Orleans JazzFest."
+2,Excellent Documentary of one of the Greatest Albums in History,"This is one of those movies that I didn't want to end. It is that good. Seeing Robbie, Levon, Rick, and Garth look back at this album, and talk in depth about the making of it, was pure heaven. Seeing the joy on Levon's face when talking about Garth's playing put a smile on my face. I'm not waxing poetic here, folks. If you love the Band, do yourself a favor and get this DVD."
+2,A must for fans of The Band,This is a terrific video - especially if you are a fan of The Band.I never realized how great Richard Manual was until I saw this video.
+1,The Band,"Although the recording was somewhat ineresting, due to the lack of music in the recording I find very dissapointing. I will probably play it three or four times and then dispose of it."
+1,Blah Blah Blah.......,"Good God, was this boring! I couldn't even finish watching it before I tossed it. I usually enjoy reading or hearing how artists create, it fascinates me. And I love The Band that used to be. But this was boring as heck. Sorry, Robbie. Sorry, Levon."
+1,You're Kidding!,I just screened the dvd of The Band which cost $65.00! If you like 75 minutes of interviews with some musical clips (all far better in The Last Waltz--where each song is 100% seen on camera and mixed great) than send me $55.00 and I'll ship you my copy. I love The Band but this looks like a BBC TV doc.Bill
+2,The Naturalist's Guide,"This book is literally a Naturalist's guide. I can't believe there are not more 5 star ratings of this book. As an arborist, birder, and wildlife biologist born in the piedmont I recommend this book."
+1,"BROKE after a short time, not truly waterproof, way too large, and smells like rubber","This item broke after a very short time of use. It is not truly waterproof as it stopped working after its first try in the bathtub/shower. The next day it was dead, and water kept leaking from it. So now it's dead.It is very big, way too big to be really comfortable and it is hard to insert. It is not flexible or pliable, so it is not adjustable to people's bodies or preferences! The bullet function actually burns, so it is not pleasant. Also when it is first opened a very very very strong rubber smell comes out, and it definitely does not go away.It's not high quality, it broke very fast."
+1,Terrible,"After repeated washings, it still smelled like a toxic plastic and who wants to put toxic plastic inside their body. Also, it didn't do the job. So I wasted my money and had to throw it away."
+1,"Great power, not great shape","The reviews were right about it being VERY large in girth. It was a bit uncomfortable, and I didn't love the bumps on the back (that you can't see in the picture or in the description), and the ""head"" of it has quite an edge.When you take it out of the package, it has an overwhelming smell of plastic, so it probably contains those carcinogens that everyone is talking about.The exterior piece is VERY powerful and would be great if it was on another toy. The tickler is also fairly rigid and difficult to place exactly.I wouldn't recommend it because I think you can do better. And I also think it's worth it to spend more money on a toy without phthaylenes (or however you spell it)."
+1,way too big,"This product is NOT intended for a beginner...i had many toys and this one by far caught me by suprise on how big it is. The shaft is too big and makes it uncomfortable unless used with the right lubrication. Being a smaller/petite woman, it was a little uncomfortable for me b/c of the size...but other than that, it was very pleasurable."
+1,ridiculous,I find it hard to believe there are women really using this product ........turns out it's about the same diameter as the cardboard tube inside paper-towels. Seriously ???~~~
+1,Help!,"Hello everybody! I ordered this product but the first one that i received didn't work, and now i have the second one and it still doesn't work. It might sound weird, but i put batteries in it and it doesn't start working. What should i do? Thanks!"
+1,Not waterproof!,"It's not water proof and it rusts on the inside. The turning head is a nice feature, but I don't think I really needed it."
+2,Easy Climax,"I'm very pleased with this product because it has a natural feeling head and makes climaxing easyand can be used in the bathtub,shower or where ever."
+1,PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE,WASTE OF MONEY. FIRST TIME BUYING SUCH AND IT NEVER WORKED. MOTOR NEVER TURNED WHEN BATTERY WAS PUT IN. SUCH BLATANT ROBBERY!
+1,Doesnt work,"First off I am currently deployed and my wifes fisrt viberator that we bought, to help with the lonely nights, was supposed to be waterproof got some water damage and no longer works. She asked me to order her another so I looked around and found this one, it had many decent reviews so I decided to order it. When it arrived and my wife opened the package only to find that the item I ordered had a much larger cirmcurference, the one she had before was about 5 inches or so. She decided to try to use it because of the fact that there is not a return policy. When she attempted to use the item it did not work, she tried replacing the batteries and that only made the rabbit portion come on. It would be extremely helpful if there were some sizes and lengths to determine what exactly you were buying. So all in all I am extremely disappointed in this product and would not recommend it to anyone."
+1,Yuck,"This thing smells SO gross, like harsh, toxic chemicals, that I can't even use it! I've washed it in HOT, super soapy water, cleaned it with alcohol, and even let it ""air out,"" all to no avail. I tried using it and the smell was seriously distracting. I took it out of my drawer, after all the washing, to show it to my boyfriend and while i was still a good four feet away he said, ""Ewww, what's that smell."" I found it to be WAY too large, too, and I've had kids. Sadly, this will be going in the garbage."
+1,A Little Too Much,"I thought this would be good to try because I love the floating beads in the other rabbit vibes. I am a single gal, solo practitioner so to speak, and found that the steel rotating balls are just not comfortable for me. They are too hard with no give and get quickly uncomfortable especially if you squeeze your muscles. I can usually have one orgasm with this toy but not the multiple orgasms with the more comfortable rabbit vibes with the pearl beads. It's okay but it just doesn't get the job done for me."
+1,well,i bought this for my wife to replace her rabbit habbit that broke after a few uses. let me first say that it say 1 1/2 inches no it makes the rabit habit look tiny. its hugeat least 1 3/4 inch around. but its much slower than the other dosent vibrate near as fast. other than the size being more real size she liked the rabit habit better but we just got this one maybe it will get better. just goes to show bigger isnt better always. needs more power
+1,"Painful, no pleasure, and doesn't work. Smells horrible!","First of all, no matter how much I washed it, it still smelled HORRIBLE! The ""rabbit ears"" are too long. The part it is supposed to hit isn't that high up. The worst part of all...the head of the shaft doesn't turn. It barely moves, so how am I supposed to feel anything? It is loud, and has a machine sound because of the ""floating beads"" which do absolutely nothing. Look into something else...this Rabbit is a piece of junk. I looked at a lot of reviews to make sure I got the right one, and I was mistaken. I don't know how other people gave this more than 2 stars.The vibrate is descent, though."
+1,Beware-Can't return if defective as this one is!!!!!!!,This product would not even turn on once batteries were installed! It also has a terrible chemical odor which would probably cause most health conscious people not to risk actually using it anyway!Please be aware you cannot return so order at your own risk!
+1,Defective/No Return,"When I ordered this item, I was not aware that it could not be returned if defective. The item arrived very timely, but it would not operate. I later found out that the product is nonreturnable. I was very dissatisfied with this purchase."
+1,Doesn't work,"I received this item and it;s dead!Doesn't work and I cannot return it. wasted $40 bucks..I'm so angry, I bought this as a gag gift for my friend for a party and now i'm out money...Very disappointing..."
+1,doesnt work,Put new batteries in - product wont turn on at all - very disappointed !!! Save your money - many others are better - should have read the other reviews and then i would have been warned
+1,So Disappointing!,"I was so excited to try this item when I ordered it, but when I got it I was so disappointed because it didn't work. It didn't even turn on! I didn't try to return it because I was under the impression it is a nonreturnable item. I won't order this product again but will try ordering from Amazon again."
+1,No go,"I did not like this one. It is a bit large and it has a plastic, rubbery smell that never goes away. It's also slightly loud. I have had similar toys before and I like this one the least."
+2,Excellent,First rabbit and it works amazingly. It does things that I never expected it to do. I would definitely by another one if something ever happened to this one.
+1,didn't even work,Out of the box it didn't even work. Whats worse there isn't an easy way to return it. I'm having to email amazon and hope for an exchange within a week.?
+2,Okay.....,I think the rabbit part is kind of bothersome and I thought the actual shaft would vibrate not just the rabbit. WEIRD.
+2,BREATH TAKING!!!,"My boyfriend bought this for me for Christmas, i have to say at first (without using it) i was a little disappointed with the rotation i thought it would be stronger after using it though i thought this thing was absolutely amazing. my boyfriend seems to be a little jealous off it but i guess you'll have that lol. Ive used it in the shower now twice and i have had no problems at all. like other people have stated it does have a new rubber smell to it but its very faint to begin with and will fade off you really cant smell it unless its right up by your face. as far as width though... wet or lubricated Ive had a hard time getting it in. there's been times where i just gave up and didn't even bother because it hurt but once its in its actually very pleasurable. deff. not a toy for people who are inexperienced that's for sure. all in all great product and especially for the price I'm very pleased. : )!!! ill probably buy more here very soon lol"
+2,To Infinity and beyond!!!,"This is a good lil machine for the price :) I got it for me (especially), but my boyfriend loves to use it on me too. Those little bunny ears work Freakin wonders!!!I never climaxed so quickly.I don't really care for the rotating beads as much as the vibrating bunny ears.When you combine them..boy watch out ;) I would buy this again if I had to.This is my favorite toy so far."
+1,I didn't think it was that good.,Got this product and used it but it doesn't get me to the big O. It's just to stiff for me and also the rabbit ears don't reach the right place. All i have to say it's just wasn't for me. I wish i didn't buy it.
+1,broke one first use,First time buying a toy of this type. Great orgazm but then the buttons stopped working and the devise would not increase in speed or intensity and nor wood it shut off. No wat to return it on Amazon due to policy
+1,DISAPOINTED,I BOUGHT THIS ITEM AS A GIFT. I PUT BATTERIES IN IT AND IT WORKED FOR THREE MINS AND QUIT. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET IT TO WORK AGAIN AND ACCORDING TO AMAZON POLICY I CAN'T RETURN IT! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
+1,Too Noisy,"Other reviews state this item is very quiet. Mine makes a very loud grinding noise. If the windows were open, I think the neighbors would hear it. The noise is totally distracting, thus I cannot use this product. If it was quiet as stated by others, I think I might be very satisfied with it. Did I get a ""lemon?"""
+1,Very Cheap,"I ordered this after my other rabbit quit working. Thought this one was affordable. Very Very cheaply made and not much power. Smells very bad, so much you could hardly stand to be in the same room as it, let alone use it. If you are going to buy a rabbit do not buy this one. Invest in one a little nicer."
+1,Totally Dissapointed! Like a bad Lover!,I just got this today and have been playing with it for a couple of hours and haven't gotten a decent orgasm. This is my first vibrator/toy ever and I don't think I will be buying any more. Maybe its just me but vibrations do little to nothing for me and the fact that this toys rabbit ears are way too long doesn't help. After playing with it for awhile and just being left frustrated I managed to get a weak orgasm not worth anywhere near the 30 dollars i paid for this! The vibe itself is way too thick and it has a awful chemical smell. I should saved my money! I will continue to try and play around with it but I am not hopeful. The rotating shaft also does NOTHING for me..
+1,Loved it - till we got it wet!,"It is NOT NOT NOT WATERPROOF! Loved it, till we tried it in the tub. Worked for 4 seconds, then stopped. VERY DISAPPOINTED...."
+1,Smells TOXIC and awful,"This smells like paint thinner or something. It does NOT go away with washing or airing or anything else, and is so strong my entire ROOM smells like a chemical factory. Aside from the fact that it is a total buzz-kill to have this awful stink, I have no idea if it is save. Who knows what's in/on this thing and I certainly wouldn't want to put it in my body...it could be leaching chemicals. Cancer comes to mind. I had to throw it away. Total waste. Don't buy it, find another supplier!"
+1,"Can't use it, can't return it.","I was really looking forward to using this item. However, upon opening it I was overcome with a strong chemical odor. The packaging says ""for novelty only"" which means, it's not safe. I did some research and found out this could actually cause cancer. Of course, I can't even return the stupid thing eventhough I never used it. Shame on you people for selling shoddy products that can esentially kill people."
+1,Large and Hard!,"Purchased online, good description with size included. However, when it arrived it was larger than advertised (length and circumference). It was actually to large and caused some discomfort. It has a very hard plasltic like feeling which did not help with insertion. It seems to be well built if you are looking for the terminator of vibrators!! If you have had a few kids and need something bigger and harded, this is for you! For us it was a waste of the money spent as we will not be using it again."
+2,Great Quality Toy,"This is great, wife loves it. We've actually had 3 of them. Wore out the first 2 over the course of about a year each. This has never failed to please her.The only issue we have noticed with them, is the rubber seems to react with other rubber types and ""melt"". We have had it happen with all 3 of them. So if you keep your toys together (touching) like we do, you may want to keep this one in it's packaging so it doesn't get an impression of another toy melted into it.It does tend to get louder the more you use it or the older it gets. At first it was very quite, but now we have to keep a hold on the rabbit to stop the noise from being overly loud (Especially if the kids are home).Again, all the cons happen over time. We will probably keep on of these as long as we can continue to buy them. It's just really good at what it does even if it doesn't last forever."
+1,Too Weak/Gentle,"Received as a gift from my wishlist, I added it because of all the positive reviews and because it was waterproof (also the clear design looked cool), but quite honestly this is weaker than my cheapy $8 vibrator from a local shop. I have not tried it in water so I can't comment on that. It is also too stiff (rather than being too big), but mostly my issue is the very weak vibration, especially lacking in the area that should be stimulated most. The rotation also did nothing for me. With a name like Jackrabbit, I was expecting a lot more oomph. Don't bother with this product if your preference is not gentle... I found it annoying."
+2,hubby vs wife,shipped fast good price good explanation of the detail and all other great aspects of this item...would tell friends about
+1,Not for me,It is too thick for me and the material is very hard too uncomfortable I would not recommend it because it did not explained how the product really was and even though is brand new in the box never been used you can not return the product . So I just wasted my money...
+1,one hit wonder,"I tried this product. It broke during my first use. Then I contacted the seller and they told me to give good feedback and said they'd send a new one. It's been a month and I haven't received anything. I'm over this company, Joy Hollywood. Clearly they do not know how to treat customers or sell working products. the product not only broke but it, like other consumers said, smelled like something awful. I would feel safer going to an actual store where they actually test the products to make sure they work. or where they will gladly return something that was a LEMON."
+2,WOW!!,This product definitely does what is said to do. I haven't had any problems with it and its not too thick and the power is great.
+1,Horrible!,"I have tried rabbit toys in the past and they have all been great, so I was very excited to try this product. I got it in the mail, put batteries in it, and... it wouldn't turn on. I wish I had read the reviews on this more carefully before buying this, as I see now that a lot of other people have had this issue. I really hope I can return it. Don't waste your money- if you want a rabbit, you might as well buy a real good quality one so you don't waste your money like I did."
+2,A quiet ride.,"I was pretty surprised at how girthy it was when I opened the package. It is made with quality materials. There was the usual strong odor that tends to come along with new toys. But once soaped up nicely it seems much better. I feel lube is nessecary as a companion with this toy. Which can be a downfall at times. But the fact that it operates very smooth And quiet makes up for this. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and this brand. I love the fact that the batteries are kept in a tray that makes it super easy to keep them together and ready to go in between uses. Great price, good investment, great pleasure :)"
+1,Great Transaction!!!,"Received it broken but when talking to the customer help chat they refunded me ASAP. 110% satisfied with their service..,"
+1,Not a good vibrator,I bought this item 6 months ago and was immediately disappointed. Metallic beads are a almost painful on higher rotation speed. And the the metallic rod connecting the top with the bottom broke after 6 months.Do not recommend this item.
+1,NOT WATERPROOF BROKE IN ONE USE,This is TERRIBLE. I have had this for 3 hours and it is already broken. It is absolutely NOT waterproof. Do NOT waste your money.
+1,Disappointed,I was really excited to receive this product after reading the reviews. A day later I'm quite disappointed. The bunny ears are razor sharp! Oucccchhhhhh!!!Definitely save your money and go for something else
+1,Awful,"I was excited to try this vibrator at first because of the addition of the beads. I was really disappointed in this product however. It's awkward to handle, using it and trying to use the buttons at the same time takes away from the focus on the sensations. The beads are far from pleasure enhancing, they felt awkward and sometimes pinch a bit if you change the direction during use. They are also bulky and and uncomfortable. The plastic is smooth on the outside which isn't necessarily a bad thing but I personally prefer some texture, it's also really thin where the beads are, which I suppose is to allow sensation but considering I didn't like the way the beads felt... I would've preferred thicker plastic."
+1,California Exotics jack rabbit,Piece of crap. All functions did not work when opened and stopped working during first use... horrible product. California Exotics should be ashamed of selling this junk. do not waste your money or shipping..
+1,Not waterproof,"I only used it a couple of times, a tiny bit of water leaked into the battery compartment and now it is rusted and won't turn on."
+2,sooo biggggg,"I had mixed reviews of this product. It most definitely got the job done, and fast! The only qualms that I had was that it was really large and hard to get in sometimes. Also I found that the rabbit ears would get in the way and could become annoying at times, but other than that it is a GREAT product."
+2,Great after positioned right!,"I got this today. As I was putting the 3 AA batteries in I had to try it out. I have a high sitting clit and the clit vib part had to be positioned right. Once I got it positioned right I was in heaven. I had the big ""O"" in a minute (probably under) and it was so intense I was shaking. The buttons were easy to manage once you got the position right. I don't think I will try this in the water since other reviewers have and the toy wouldn't work after. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great toy. My husband is looking forward to using this on me tonight since telling him how amazing it is."
+2,Seems to be good!,This seems to be good so far only used it once. I really thought that the shaft vibrated but it does not. Love the bullet in the rabbit ears... so far so good!
+1,Nothing,Nothing to to say about it thank u didn't enjoy it so why say something why rate it a waste of money
+1,Disappointing,"Once again I wish I'd paid closer attention to the more critical reviews ... This product is far too rigid and thick. With the beads and other material in the center, it does not bend at all, and it's painful to try to use. There are also rigid bumps around the too-large tip (which is 1.5 inches wide, 5 inches around) that make it even more painful to insert. I've used the similar - but far more realistic - Doc Johnson product (beads and rabbit, but none of those bumps, and a more natural tip and girth) and hoped it was the same thing, but it isn't. On the upside, it's as quiet as the Doc Johnson product - and it'll be even more quiet, unused, in my nightstand. Waste of money."
+1,disappointed,"I never actually got to use this product, when it arrived the bottom of the battery pack thingy was missing and when I attempted contacted the California Exotics customer service via both email and phone call I never received a response."
+2,wow,"Little different then I was expecting but really good quality and exactly as advertised, fast deliver an great service, thanks"
+1,Ouch!,The ears on the rabbit are sharp and the first time I used it I felt like it cut me after wards. If the ears weren't so sharp this toy would be higher on my list of favorites.
+1,Jack Rabbit,The rotating beads jammed after 2 uses and no longer work. Also the item is non returnable so I can't even return it and get a new one. ):
+2,Outstanding in and out of water,"My wife was skeptical about purchasing a new toy. Until now, she had not cared for any toy we have used. We ended up buying the Jack Rabbit because so many of our friends recommended it. We chose to try it first in the jacuzzi...it only took about 90 seconds. The next morning, we tried it in bed with the same results. My wife is now a huge fan of the bunny ears! I highly recommend this item. But it now!!!"
+1,The worst ever,"This is one of the worst one i ever bought. The price is kind of high so i expected it to have some use. There is no vibrating motion beside the rabbit head. Since this product can not be return, I used it once and went righ in the trash."
+2,Awesome once you find your rhythym!,"I bought this because I was tired of wearing myself out in other ways (haha). I am pretty much a nontoy user, but when I saw what all this thing could do and for the price, I was hooked! It came on time in very discreet packaging (Thank you Lord!). A regular Amazon Box and a black bag on the inside, completely sealed. I don't live alone and was worried someone else would open it.I wasn't expecting it to be so HUGE. I took it slow, and was able to use it after a little coaxing. A little painful, but eventually I found my rhythym and it was AMAZING. Controls are easy to reach and the spinning feature is heavenly!So, it takes getting used to if you are inexperienced, but it's definitely worth it!"
+1,Reviews are so off--terrible!,"I had high hopes for this product after the Rabbit Habit's beads froze the first time I used it. I thought the way the beads were set in this product would be better and it was, BUT...the material is so stiff that the action of the bunny ears actually HURT my clit! None of the softness and thus realistic tongue like action of the Rabbit Habit. That's really the point, isn't it? It just poked me, along with the hard little nose, which also hurt. Cheap, but a waste of money."
+2,Works like a charm,"For me, this is pretty much a sure thing. Sometimes I use the rotating beads. Sometimes I don't. It just depends on my mood. The rabbit vibration is stronger when the beads are turned off. The size of the item is pretty long/thick and I do prefer this size to some of the other items I have. My current favorite item. Haven't tested to see if it's waterproof ... too worried that it'll stop working and then I'll be SOL."
+1,False Advertising,"The picture shows several items when you select the purple one and has ""alternate views"" showing these items. And the kicker is that its 10$ more than the other colors, so it seems like its a package deal, but I only got the one purple vibe. I totally would have gotten the clear one for less money if I knew that was the case because who cares what color it is really. I, for one, am about function over fashion. FALSE ADVERTISING!!"
+1,Not waterproof!,"This thing is awful! The first time I used it water it filled up with water and shorted out. I've dried it, replaced the batteries and it still won't work. I only used it 2 times. This is a total waste of money!"
+2,Holy Crap!!!,"This was my first Rabbit and I highly recommend it. It was a replacement of one vibe I had and it was just the plane old plane old, but this thing blows it out of the water literally. Its fun by myself and with my husband. I just really have nothing bad to say, other then the fact it takes me now about 30 sec. But I'm not sure if that's a bad thing."
+1,Yet another disappointed customer,"Add me to the list of folks who received a vibrator-shaped paperweight instead of an actual vibrator. I tried two sets of batteries just to make sure, but it was dead. Also, as others have mentioned, the toxic plastic smell was over-powering, so I was a little bit glad it didn't work or I might have been tempted to try it and I may never have gotten that smell out of me. :o)Amazon, understandably, doesn't allow returns on vibrators, but the paperwork for a refund was done in under an hour and I should get it in a few days, so at least that part was easily done."
+1,jams,"LOVE the size--no complaints there. Rabbit ears hit in just the right spot. But, the beads on mine jammed up after a single use."
+1,Ehh.,"It's way too big for me. I bought it several months ago, and have used it maybe 3 times. It's uncomfortable. Also, the picture is MISLEADING! Inspecting it closer now, I see the little nubby on the pink jack rabbit, but it says nothing about there being several rows of hard, plastic nubbies near the head of the toy. Sad I wasted my money on this product."
+1,Pretty large,Not made for the delicate sized person or in smaller areas of exploration. All features are as described and rabbit is fast on slowest setting. Smaller would be better.
+1,Poor quality,"I gave this product as a ""special"" gift to my wife for Christmas, She just loved it for the first 2 times of use, except we had to make sure the kids were asleep because it is loud. Now it just spins away, but no vibrations. She will still use it on occasions, it can still get the job done, but for the money I payed it didn't last near long enough."
+2,SUPERB,This toy took a little getting use to. But after a few times playing with it I was amazing. I wish there were more options for the speed & vibration but It makes me quite happy & I'm not always easy to please. ;-)
+2,Wife loves this little guy,This is our 2nd one of these. The first one lasted about 2 yrs and my wife was very sad about its passing. But the 2nd is just as satisfying for her as the 1st. Wonderful item : )
+1,Not pelased,"I was not pleased with this product, the bunny ears does not reach my ""pretty bump"".....I haven't used it ever since...I bought another for $25 and it got to the work done way better than this..."
+1,Broken Item,Recieved this item and it was broken. Tried to contact the seller but could not. As per amazon's return policy this is a non-returnable item. Which makes sense. Unless it is sold in a non-working condition. Was very displeased I could not speak directly with the seller and that amazon was of no help. Had to go through the manufacture to have the product replaced which is still a work in progress. Will not buy non-returnable items from this site again. Leaves too much room to get a defective product like I did and be stuck with it.
+1,Looking For Similar to Better Shower Companion,"Best Part? Nice Girth (unusual for a rabbit). Worst? Length. I find it too short. And the ""off"" button has stopped working (maybe it wants to keep going and going and going? *L*) I have to untwist the bottom pannel and loosen the batteries to turn it off.Overall it's OK. It does what its supposed to and has worked out OK for the shower, but I'd like to find something similar (but a little longer) for the shower.I also find the head to be a little too stiff, it should be made of something just a little softer."
+1,Broken,"I received this product in the mail yesterday, Put in the batteries and the rotating beads do not work. Complete waste of money."
+1,Breaks easily!,"I have only had this product for three months, and after a month I was having problems with this product. I have given up on this vibe, and I do not recommend buying this product. Spend the extra money on something that will actually last!"
+1,"Looked good, didn't work","This was my first purchase of a vibrator and was very disappointed. It was shipped very discreetly from Amazon directly, but it didn't work. I put in fresh batteries and it wouldn't turn on. I even tested the batteries, they were good, but this rabbit wasn't. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't take returns on this type of personal product. I simple won't buy anything made by California Exotics again. I'll try one of the other brands next time."
+1,Works really well right up until it doesn't,"It was a little big for me, but it worked really well until about two weeks ago. And then it just died. Mind you, this is two months after I bought it. I switched the batteries, made sure the ones I put in were working, but I suppose the motor died. I never even used it in water. I don't know about most people, but for $30, you'd think you'd get more than two months out of a vibrator."
+1,Very disappointed,"I don't know why this has such good reviews. I purchased it because of the reviews but it's since gone in the trash. It has an awful smell that won't go away. Like a burned plastic smell. It is WAY too big. The rotating beads do nothing for me. Even if you put your hand on the shaft, you have to squeeze to feel the rotation. Don't buy it."
+1,NO WAY!,This product worked for 4-5 times and the rotation stopped working. Batteries run out or lose power after 3-4 uses. I would read reviews before buying another one... I am looking into the Hitachi wand massager now and I believe I will buy it since is a power operated toy and will never run out of power.Not impressed with this product.
+2,Awesome Product,"I bought this for my fiancé for during foreplay it was the best thing I bought her! She loves it it makes her go wild she has gets so horny while I use it on her and it makes sex a million times better! She goes crazy while I pleasure her with this vibrator! Than durig sex she is amazing! It was definatly a great added touch to our sex life! If any guys Re lookin to please there women to the max and than have crazy sex afterwords, buy this product cause you will have an expierance of a life time! Awesome product and work amazing! And this is the best price I found on the Internet! Everywhere else I looked was a lot more than amazon! Good luck"
+1,BORING!,"I have enjoyed all the Fleetwood Mac albums and thought this video would provide excellent sound tracks from their album Rumors. Unfortunately, both me and my guests were extremely disappointed by boring commentary mixed in with partial sound tracks..... A book would have been more entertaining."
+1,YOU DON'T GET TO SEE OR HEAR THE SONGS,"This DVD contains discussions of the songs on Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Album, but not the songs themselves. They tell you about the song, how it was produced, what was going on and then they don't play it. If you are lucky they show about a 10 second video clip. It would not have cost the powers-to-be a dime to show a video of each song after it was discussed. In my opinion this ""Album"" is a tribute to arrogance. I will be sending it back."
+1,Misleading.,"Clearly, the producers of this DVD meant to mislead. The cover of the DVD shows the original album cover suggesting that it is a visual equivalent of the album. Please read the cover carefully. It is a quickly put together documentary of the times surrounding the making of the album. Too much time is taken up showning closeups of the of photographic stills that are already on the original album cover and liners.Much time is spent describing the breakup of the relationships.Some of the new performances of the classic songs are again, quickly put together and doesn't provide additional insights.Hastily produced DVD with a misleading cover to cash in on unsuspecting fans."
+1,Zero Stars,"Rumours is one of my all-time favorite albums, so I was dying to see this video. The one on the making of Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon was a real treat, so I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, it is just them saying over and over again that it was difficult being trapped in a small studio together, while they were breaking up. The only thing I did not already know, that I got from this video, is that Mick Fleetwood seems like a pretty nice guy, but the other three are self-absorbed jerks. Listen to the album again and again, but I recommend not wasting your time on this pointless and thoroughly uninteresting video."
+1,"A ""Box of Chocolates""","I'm really upset with myself for not more closely reading the reviews that said there wasn't music, just talking about the songs. I like the Fleetwood Mac, but not personally. I thought I was buying a concert performance with commentary. If you don't get a preview, you don't know what you'll get."
+1,A WASTE OF VIEWING TIME AND MONEY!,"THIS IS A BLATANT CASE OF FALSE ADVERTISING THAT I'VE EVER SEEN! I'M EXPECTING TO SEE FLEETWOOD-MAC PERFORMING ALL THE SONGS FROM THEIR ALBUM 'RUMORS' (WHICH IS A GREAT PIECE OF WORK!). INSTEAD, ALL I SEE ARE THE RECORDING TECHNICIANS EXPLAINING HOW THEY MIXED THE VARIOUS SONGS, WHICH, BRINGS ME TO MY MAIN BEEF...ONLY BITS AND PIECES OF THE SONGS ARE PLAYED. NONE OF THE SONGS WERE PLAYED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. ALSO, THE INTERVIEWS WITH THE BAND MEMBERS SEEMED TO FOCUS ON WHO HAD AN AFFAIR WITH WHOM AND WHY THE AFFAIR ENDED. WHO CARES? I WANTED TO SEE F-M PERFORM AND WAS VERRRRRRY DISAPPOINTED WHEN THEY DIDN'T. AT LEAST I HAVE MEMORIES OF TWO OF THEIR CONCERTS THAT I ATTENDED YEARS AGO."
+2,Very satisfying and informative.,"An honest and articulate accounting of the year that produced one of the finest pop albums ever made.As a musician, I was thrilled by the segments that take place in the studio with the original master tapes, breaking down the arrangements, revealing the extraordinary harmony singing, and exposing unused material.As a fan, I was moved by the almost incredible story of two couples breaking up but choosing to continue their work together. It seems that there could have been no ""Rumours"" without the angst that fueled the songs.Bravo to the producers of the ""Classic Albums"" series."
+1,Don't be fooled this is just a documental,"No one song complete, just short clips and explanations about the making of the album, nice but not for a dvd, at least in my humble opinion."
+1,Buy something else,"The dvd is a documentory, alot of talking and very little music. I thought it was them in concert. Too much talking"
+1,"eBay, here I come!","Well, I am among those who expected the basic performances along with the documentary, based on the packaging and the song titles listed in the text.I'm glad so many people like it because that means I will have no trouble selling my copy.The sound quality didn't impress me, and the ""specially recorded"" versions of some songs told me only that the members have lost their voices. (offstage: ""Sacrilege! Burn him!"")Even the navigation was annoying - click,click, click, click to get to any one song.Bah!"
+1,Fleetwood Mac Rumours,"If you want to hear music, don't purchase this video. Each song is quickly interrupted with current interviews of band members talking mostly of their failed romantic relationships during the recording of Rumours. This should be labeled a documentary, not a music video. The band members do talk about the music, and there are nice clips shot at Sausalito, California's Record Plant showing how particular tracks were mixed. However, I believe using the Rumours album cover on the video packaging deceptively implies that it is a music video."
+1,Confused,"I was very much disappointed with this album.I really didn't need to hear of all their problems in life.I did not purchase this album to hear them talk about themselves, I wanted to hear their music, which on this album there is very little. I am sending this album back to Amazon. Stay away if you are looking for music."
+2,Rumours DVD,"The Rumours DVD is a retrospective documentary made 21 years after its release. Nothing more and nothing less. It's appeal will primarily benefit those interested in the way the tracks were laid down, the underlying emotions that led to the creation of the individual songs, and hearing bits and pieces of the tracks with the other instruments removed. It's important to remember that no filming occurred in the Record Plant (their recording studio) during the sessions. The film footage that did exist was all post production concert footage; sound quality that is poor by present video based audio standards.With that said, those interested in learning how one of the most emotionally charged albums in Rocks history was created will find the DVD very gratifying. Those looking for film footage of the songs being played in their entirety will be disappointed."
+1,"disapointed after watching ""The Dance""","Having seen ""The Dance"" before, I was totally disappointed. I was expecting at least the full songs from the CD, but it has only interviews with the band and commentaries. Also the picture quality on my dvd (I bought Region 2) was just bad quality. Not worth buying."
+1,It's just a nice to OK documentary,"It's disappointing to say the least. I'm not sure what Suzzette Phillips is talking about in her review, but on my version the classic album rumors isn't on my dvd. (And nowhere on the disc or packaging does it say the album is contained on the disc. Possibly, there are two versions? Anyway, 75 minutes of interviews about each song, and vintage footage each lasting about 15 to 30 seconds. Nothing new is on here that you haven't seen on any other documentary. It would be great if they played the vintage live selections in their entirety."
+2,entertaining but could have been better,"If the archival video footage of the songs had been shown in their entirety, I would rate this DVD a 10+. That stuff is out there, these clips are teasers. In fact, I own some old FM concert VHS tapes which I purchased when new (Tusk documentary, Mirage tour, etc). I look at the vaults on The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac cd and wonder why not DVD? Frustrating, they would look and sound great. Still, I never saw the Rumours photo session footage which is included on this DVD and that was an unexpected treat even if it was too short. I knew at the time of Rumours release that there was a lot of turmoil going on in the band but had no idea to what extent until I watched these interviews. All's well now apparently since they have a new cd due out in April. I sure will miss Christine, though. I recommend this DVD to any old diehard Fleetwood Mac fans who crave anything from those good old days and also to the new ones so that you can learn about their history."
+2,Absolutely wonderful!,"I loved this video! Having bought multiple copies of the album, cassette, and finally CD (which doesn't wear out!), it should be obvious that I'm ecstatic about the music. Now, I've added this wonderful inside look to my collection. If you're a Fleetwood Mac ""Rumours"" fan, this is the best gift you could receive from someone! Every Fleetwood Mac fan will love this on their shelf to replay at will. Phenomenal!"
+1,too frustrating for the price,"Just bought this at the garden center. Looked solid. However, instructions are completely inadequate. I've programmed these kind of things before. I know it's hard to be able to create all the functions needed with just three buttons, but that's why you need to research what the competition is doing."
+2,So easy,"I had no problem setting times and days for the unit to run it is so easy, I have also purchased 2 of the double outlet timers of the same make so that did make easy for me to set the single timer. Fitting to the tap is easy and the unit does exactly what I wanted it for. I would recommend this make of timer to anybody for ease of setting and for how it runs."
+2,It's all good!,"This timer is AWESOME! It's very easy to install, and because it operates on a 9 volt battery, I won't hafta replace as often as my old timer that used 3 AAs"
+2,Solid water timer,"I first bought a Ray Padula deluxe water timer.Returned that because it was terrible.Couldn't even keep time!Cheap cheap cheap.Ordered a couple of these and so far impressed.Quality feel and function, made in Germany.I had no problems programming this, very logical.Worked perfectly so far.No comparison to the Ray Padula Time It Deluxe Water Timer.The Claber is like a Mercedes, the Padula, a Kia.But, that is really unfair to Kia.Spend the extra few dollars and return it if I'm wrong."
+1,Not recommended,"Pro: Soft-closing valve mechanism prevents water hammer effect.Cons: Programming is not intuitive. Cannot adjust the manual valve-open time duration; it is fixed at 15 minutes (the manual states it is possible to adjust this, but I did not see how). 9V battery didn't last a week."
+1,1. Something Good,"I wanted to buy this song but couldn't figure out how to do it from the webpage. I don't have any problem buying Apple products, or ATT products or anyone else's products. But I could not figure out how to buy a song from Amazon."
+1,uhhh yuk!,"I love techno and have listened to it since it's onset in 1989 or 1990. This CD, however, has not aged well. In 1992 when this was released I tolerated it because there weren't many techno artists or CDs out there. Now I see that this CD is simply tiresome, crass garbage. Samples of Annie Lennox and Kate Bush are overused and abused and the only reason this drivel was played on the radio or in any club. I think this CD has been stuck under the backseat of my Volvo 244 since 1993. And it probably has gunk on it."
+2,If I was stranded on a desert island with one album...,"If I was stranded on a desert island with one album it would be this one. One deep complex song after another. Put on the headphones, close your eyes and take a trip into a world where the beat never ends and melodies play with your emotions."
+2,Where the Cypress Rises,This is an unusually perceptive and open first-hand account of an artist and her family's move to Umbria. Unsentimental descriptions of their everyday joys and frustrations are counter-pointed by the dramatic upheaval of major earthquakes. Ryan articulates connections between the natural and built environments and the adventure of the self; between ancient traditions and contemporary creativity. I found it highly engaging - a page-turner. I'll return to it.
+1,"Like the sprial binding, not much else","The spiral binding on this book is it's only positive.I haven't found a single thing in this book I would like to stitch. The graphs are done with colored Xs which make it difficult to distinguish between similar colors, and to imagine what the finished product will look like. The colors are not given in Anchor or DMC format, but in other numbers that you then have to look up the DMC or Anchor numbers in the back. Finally there are very few designs for each category. For example, there are only about four or five small pages of Christmas designs. Christmas is a very large subject to design from. Did they run out of ideas? Rather than this book, buy the Better Homes and Gardens 2000 Cross Stitch Designs. There are so many more designs for many more topics, and stitched pictures are given so you know what you'll be working on."
+1,Garbage.,"Product came with no documentation whatsoever, no installation CD. Attempted to install this on 2 computers. ""plug and play"" install did not work. downloaded the appropriate drivers from Soundblaster and informed me that NO soundblaster card was found on my PC. attempted to contact vendor,no email was available, only a long distance phone number. Threw it in the trash."
+2,Just Plain Good Music,"Glenn Jones has one of the most fabulous voices of all time. He's right there with Luther, Marvin and the rest. Unfortunately he gets ignored for much less talented singers. If you'd just like to hear a fantastic voice sing fantastic songs, buy this. You definitely won't be disappointed."
+1,"Paper on ""hand decorated"" box looks cheap","I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. It may be ""exotic"" wood but the paper stuck to the wood is coming off the front left corner and greatly diminishes its beauty. The tea is nice but it's not worth the money, in my opinion. I knew the box wouldn't be hand painted but I thought the craftsman would've done a better job of gluing down the paper."
+2,Reflections from Largely Ignored Golfing Foundation,"Little publicity gained from club pro, other than the infamous club pro's students who do good. These pros (male and female now) are true backbone of the sport, feeding the sport. In this case, Claude Harmon Jr. reflects on his father, famous club pro and player who wore the coveted Green Jacket.One clearly learns of life lessons Butch carried to his life and students from his father. Salient to his father's remarkable and here documented career is association with Henry Ford and Ben Hogan.There are many gleanings to take from this for golf, for life. Worth read which is personal and honest and passionate, reflecting the author."
+1,My First Negative Review -- Ever,"Others may like this book but I did not.For me, ""The Pro: Lessons About Golf and Life from My Father, Claude Harmon, Sr."" was a huge disappointment and may be the worst book I have ever read.I kept trying to like this book, but the writing and the message kept getting in the way. Self-promotion is hard to pull off, and for me the author did not successfully pull it off. Reading this book was similar to being on the receiving end of a self-absorbed bore's monologue at a cocktail party, absent the cocktails and the party.The book is less about Claude Harmon, Sr. and more about Butch Harmon, Jr. and how he ""got his life together."" From cover to cover it rings with false modesty, and rationalization of a self-righteous, bullying bravado.My brand new copy did not find its place on the bookshelf with Bobby Jones, Dave Pelz, Jack Nicklaus, and many others. Rather, it has been donated to the recycle bin because we do not want it in our house for any youngster to read."
+2,One of the best,"I enjoyed this book tremendously! Butch Harmon tells it like it is, without pulling any punches! This is a story that needed to be told; it really gives us insight into the world of professional golf."
+2,Good Book,"I love the book by George C. Kenny who in my opinion apart from Claire Chennault was one of the greatest air generals of World War II.The only reason why I gave it four stars was because there were a few things that General Kenny did not talk about a few things about Bong. I read the book Jungle Ace about Gerald Johnson and discover that Bong had lost three wingmen in three months and Bong swore that he would never fly with a wingman again. In the book, 49th Fighter Group by William Hess, I found out that Bong's aircraft was hit a few times in a number of engagements by the Japanese."
+1,Not what you think....,"This item is not what you think it is. This video is only about the war, not on what horrors were done to the people in the camps. Except for history buffs and teachers, this would not be a good video just for viewing pleasure."
+2,George Elliot's Romola,"In my opinion, this is a must-read for anyone who has ever been to Florence. I read it while there for three months on a study abroad program and loved it. If I had never been there or had no knowledge of the history of the city, the novel wouldn't have been as interesting. It is hard to believe that it was written in the 19th century and not during the renaissance as an eye witness account. Elliot's knowledege of Florentine history and her use of real historical characters in the text is amazing. The story starts off very slow at first but then sucks you in. It seems to keep getting more and more dramatic and then concludes with a very satisfying ending."
+2,everything you expect from George Eliot,"Romola was engrossing and, of course, very well-written. I'm even inspired to find out more about a historical period that's not really one of my favorites."
+1,Ripped Off,"Not worth the money at all. None of the music is mixed togeather, like by a DJ. Most of the songs are not by the original artists! I wish I had never purchased this order, and will never again purchase such an items without being able to hear all of the songs. One last thought,,I was an 80's nightcluber,,, some of the songs I never, ever heard of and they are not good what so ever, just fill in songs."
+1,Entire CS3 family crashes,"Effects isn't the only Adobe product in the CS3 family that crashes. We are having issues with all of them. Photoshop which doesn't normally import huge files is now crashing our Mac G4. I'm running Sony's Vegas Video at home which has quite a few ""effects"" add-ons available from other vendors. If Adobe doesn't straighten this out maybe Sony will take up the slack."
+1,Patti Page attempts to sing jazz...,"Unfortionately Miss Patti Page doesn't have the talent or chops to pull off a jazz session. Backed here by June Christy's regular orchestra, only shows how bad a singer Page is in comparison to the gifted Miss Christy. Miss Page doesn't have the syncopation, rhythm, or phrasing to attempt a project like this. Doris Day, Roseamry Clooney, and Tony Bennett are pop singers who can easily make the cross-over from pop to jazz, but talentless hacks like Patti Page, Teresa Brewer, and Johnny Mathis only make fools of them selves when trying. Stay awa yfrom this and just go out and buy any CD by Anita O'Day or June Christy, but for Heaven Sake's don't buy this."
+1,Talentless hack takes a whack at jazz singing...,"Patti Page ""The Tennessee Waltz Gal"" should never have attemted to record a jazz vocal album, for one she lacks the individuality that it takes to be a jazz singer, number two how can anyone take seriously a singer who sings ""How Much Is That Doggie In The Window."" And three when she sings, she sounds like she doesn't care about what she's singing about, Page is definately not a lyrical singer. Even though Pete Rugalo(the talented jazz vocalist June Christy's regular arranger), who arranged this album, tried to make Miss Page sound listenable, it just didn't work out. Stay away from this CD or any CD that has the name ""patti Page"" on it."
+2,The best eye gel I've ever used!!,"I have been using this eye gel for a few years now and while I am approaching 50, my eyes sure don't look it!"
+2,Amazing! Entertaining! I didn't want to miss a second!,"I enjoyed every minute of this captivating, lively, and fun extreme sport documentary. I promise that you will be so engaged whether you plan to watch it alone or with a bunch of friends. To be honest, I am not a real sport-fan, but ""Keep Your Eyes Open"" entertained me immensely. Awesome film!"
+2,Their Great Recordings on Vee-Jay,"This has 32 tracks from their late 50's early 60's Vee-Jay recordings, including the complete LP Will The Circle Be Unbroken, oop since 1992. Most of the other Vee-Jay stuff is now out of print on CD, so buy this instead of the over-inflated collector's prices for those discs"
+1,I HATE IT,OUR TEACHER MRS GREEN MADE US READ IT AND WE HAD TO DO A BOOK REPORT ABOUT IT!IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!
+1,Grainy image,"I can't resist writing a review, because I rely heavily on what others have to say too.I just bought the 1115 and it's being returned today. I've had an Epson Photostylus 870 for the past couple of years and had a little ink mis-hap (my fault) and thought, what the heck I'll get a new printer figuring the technology has improved, etc. This time I decided to go with an HP because I generally like their products, but I'm going back to an Epson.The quality of photo prints are not even comparable. The Epson prints are clear, crisp and realistic. The HP prints (even at 2400dpi) are grainy and fuzzy.Not to mention that ever since I installed the printer (using USB) my floppy disk drive has been grinding every few minutes. Not sure what's up with that.I will say that the HP is fast and fairly quiet. Printing regular documents on paper of course looks nice, but for ""real"" photo images try Epson.Good luck!"
+1,Uses yellow ink,"I would not buy this printer again. It quickly uses up all the yellow ink. This is a common problem with this printer. See Yahoo Answers, search for ""hp photosmart yellow"". I think they should be recalled."
+1,dont bother with XP,"I Have had trouble with HP and XP since upgrading. Although they say it is xp compatable with driver, it is not. Will cause system to lock up and when I called HP they blamed XP. Bought a Epson and first time install without a hitch. Hope this helps and God bless you!"
+1,Photosmart pretty dumb,"Bought Photosmart 1100 three months ago. Loved it till it thought my color cartridge was bad. Now printer will not recognize any new cartridge. Seems there's a hardware bug that the printer will not reset a flag that indicates failed color cartridge. I've bought 2 new color cartridges and a new black cartridge. Called HP & they had me clean cartridge 3 times, power cycle, and even sent new cartridges. Analyst at HP very nice, thought... still the display flashes ""Color Cartridge Failed"" and ""Replace Color Cartridge"". Won't even print B&W. Dumb thing..."
+1,Epson is better and bad software driver,"My friend just brought a Epson c820 and it print better photosthan my HP 1115. I paid ~$[money] and he paid only ~$[money] from costco.So, I brought one myself. Epson print better photo than HP 1115.If you think of buying this printer, try Epson first.Also, the driver of HP 1115 doesn't work with my Iomega CR-RW andmy new Epson printer together. Bad software driver!!!"
+1,Disappointed,"I have used this printer for the last two years, though it has not been heavily used. It has completely broken down, will not acknowledge that it has paper, and the ""carriage"" is broken. It will not feed anything through and constantly has paper jams. I have been told by repair specialists that it will cost several hundred dollars to fix it because the ""carriage"" is so expensive. Though it does print beautiful photos, I am very disappointed with this product's performance over time!"
+2,HP workhorse,"Great Printer, but does get a bit cranky at times. The 2 side print capability is a plus, saving paper & making printouts more compact. Does a 4 + job on photos, but hard to use the small photo tray. I've used this printer for approx 2 years and just now feel it may be time to upgrade. I feel I made a good choice for my photos."
+2,Neat book for starters into continuous-time finance,Very intuitive in explaining the basic concepts and the fundamental and widely used methods in continuous-time finance. No deep background in math is required to have a good grasp of this book. I believe it is intuition rather than fancy skills that is important to build up interest and passion for studying a hard topic such as continuous-time finance.
+1,one elephant charm? you've got to be kidding.,"when i opened the box, i was expecting two elephant charms. what did i get? one. come on. who would buy one?"
+2,KI A Road Anyone Can walk,This is a very interesting book describing KI and how anyone can use it for various applications in life. Anyone would be happy with this book.
+1,Spare us,"I purchased this CD for my wife for Mother's Day. After listening to it, it became very clear that Babs is way out of her league when she sings with singers the caliber of Il Divo (whom she refers to as ""swell"" by the way. Swell???). The continual platitudes such as ""children are like sponges"" etc. are boring. At 65 years of age she can at least try to come up with something new to say. As for her political persuasion, who cares!"
+1,Junk Music,"Stop listening to her music years ago. How do you explain this person who only comes out to the public when she is promoting a record. Money $$$$$$$ is her only satisfaction that and puting down the United States to anyone stupid enough to listen. Barbie, go join Jane Fonda on your hate tours."
+1,dissapointing,dissapointing in that the duets really do little justice to the songs. The duet5s in particular have beengiven inappropriate arrangements.
+1,Boring: Who'd Have Thought?,"Apart from shrinking core of diehard fans, who is going to buy this? Most of the songs appear on other albums, the liner notes are schmaltzy, the sound quality is not that hot, and BS's voice sounds worn and tired.If she really cared, she would tour with all new songs and sing like she was happy to be there and NOT TALK ABOUT POLITICS. :)For those of you unsure as to whether or not to buy the CD, wait a month and it will be in the cutout bin.I give this 2 stars in honor of the late Mr. Peter Matz, thanked by BS in the liner notes in her usual pompous way."
+2,"Has Streisand stayed too long at the fair? NO,NO,NO.......","Hello People.I had the guilty pleasure of seeing Streisand in Atlanta on Nov 2,2006.I flew form Dallas to Atlanta and i would do it again,I was part of history,some of you people just kill me with your mean sprits,Barbra is barbra none of us are the same when we were in our prime,why not be glad and happy she's out there singing,why must we a people always compare,if your a true fan you will just but the cd and support her,and Mr.Gavin j Mcleod I know your mother taught you better then that but as Barbra has she before it easier to CRITCIZE then praise.come on folk's rise above.The Cd is awesome let's enjoy her and her music ok? OK.God bless you all and remember wouldn't it be wonderful,If we could all be a little more gentle with each other,and a little more loving,have a little more empathy,and maybe,just maybe we'd like each other a little bit more..........Rock on Barbra Srteisad your the best,and Thank you for all the year's......"
+2,Great musice but dissapointed in the actual concert,"The music is ok on this, yes her voice isn't what is was in the past but everyone gets older. Still wonderful to hear.I saw Barbra on her first night in Chicago on the 2006 tour and although this fulfilled a lifelong dream of seeing her in concert, I was not at all impressed with her choice of Il Divo. They were overly loud and I hadn't paid $350.00 to see them. And now after seeing clips of Barbra's European Tour shows, I feel robbed. The concert she did in Europe is the one I was hoping for. An entirely different experience and as she will most likely never tour again, there went my one chance to experience Barbra as she should be."
+2,10 Stars at Least!,"Brilliant recording, great songs, just enough flavour of the concert without too much talking, not enough singing. Nice to see Herself allow the imperfections that make her human, but still so far above the most perfect of anyone else. She is a treasure of the world."
+2,Streisand:Live in Concert (2 CD's),"This is one of the best Barbra has ever done, I have listened to it in full probably ten times since last week when I bought it. It is so incredible. I am waiting for the day that this is out in DVD to see her in action while I listen to her. God has truly blessed her with unbelievable talent."
+2,AMAZING,"I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my CD. I was at the concert in Atlanta and was mesmerized during the entire show. It was so surreal..to be in the company of Barbra and Il Divo. I know the CD will be great. It will be the first thing loaded in my car. And, it will probably stay in there for quite a while. There is and will be no other Barbra. I only wish she would tour more often."
+2,Like Buttah!,Saw Barbra in Atlanta and this is a wonderful album to bring back the memory of an unforgettable experience! I just hope there is a DVD planned!
+2,Streisand Live - Amazing,"Barbra Streisand for over 46 years has been an entertainer beyond words. Her 2006 tour and subsequent 2007 European tour are sell out sensations. This CD captures part of her performance which is quite powerful. The stage presence alone is numbing, the vocals are rich, deep and so moving. The pairing with Il Divo is fantastic, they have brilliant voices, but are eclipsed by the legend. This is a must have for everyone, especially those who weren't able to see her in concert. What could you want more, how about a DVD to go along with it?"
+2,"great writing, informative","Every reader of the Frozen Republic will find something to disagree with, but if you have an open mind, you will find that Lazare has many good points about America's government not being the be-all, end-all of democracy.The Frozen Republic is a history of Constitutional (and para Constitutional) problems that America has faced and a description of Constitution worship as America's religion. There is very little on comparative government or a blueprint for change. Lazare appears to favor a parliamentary system, but he does not spell this out in any detail, or say very much about voting reform."
+1,Stainless Steel Outside - All Plastic inside!!,"This is one very attractive coffee canister with just one problem. If you're chosing this because you no longer want your food and beverages exposed to plastic, you might want to stay away from this one. The inside area is made entirely of black plastic. However, if plastic isn't an issue for you, this could be your baby.I am disappointed that amazon's normally satisfactory product description process didn't work here. This listing misrepresents the item by failing to mention the non-stainless interior which is a significant fact to many consumers. I returned my canister with my explanation that the quality was not as represented. I don't believe that they should charge their customers for any shipping or restock fees when they don't describe items honestly. Amazon rocks but this listing needs help!"
+1,Too Small,Hard to tell from the picture what size this is. I thought it was much larger. It would not hold much more than a 1/2 pound of coffee. Too much space is wasted for the filter holder section.
+1,Maybe this is only for coffee beans.,"Bought this for a gift and was wondering how it would fit coffee grounds and have room for the filters. I thought maybe the filters were under the lid. Well, it must be only for coffee beans and only a small amount. The filter holder takes up one side of the container and it's not for the kind of rippled filters that we use. It holds ones that are flat. The person we bought it for ended up using it without the lid for a utensil holder."
+2,Filter compartment smaller than I thought,Love the look and quality. But coffee filters for a regular sized coffee maker do not fit in the filter compartment.
+1,Costs $10.89 at Target online,Costs much less at Target but I won't buy it because of bad reviews on Amazon. Will buy a bigger canister when I find the right one.
+1,misleading cd,This is not Lighthouse. This is the ST Luke UMC Lighthouse Praise Band. I am returning it to Amazon because it looks like Chrstian filler.
+1,Poor quality and Customer Service- buyer beware,"Received this as a gift from my husband. He had it gift wrapped and held it for the occasion. When I opned the bracelet, we were both very disappointed. The quality was very poor and bracelet did hand nicely on the wrist. He contacted the seller through Amazon to request a refund. They refused to refund or exchange the item. Unfortunately he had not opened the item when it was received, since it was gift wrapped. He held it beyond their return window, as he was saving it to be gifted. I called the vendor myself to explain and seek a compromise. They were unyeilding, explaining that they could not return the bracelet to their vendor or restock it, so we were out of luck. Beware of the return policy with this vendor especially if it is a gift."
+1,Great idea--terrible design!,"Bought this for my 5 year old Justice Leaguer. My son is not a rough player but we went through 4 (YES, FOUR) of them before we finally got one where the elevator didn't break in the 1st 2 weeks. Mattel needs to get their act together and design toys that have durability. VERY disappointing!"
+1,Big Disappointment,"I purchased this for my son who is a huge Justice League fan. He gets discouraged because it is always falling apart. I hate it, because I am always putting it back together. I would not recommend anyone buying this toy unless you want to keep putting it together."
+1,"Bad Design, just buy the figures","We bought this for our 5 year old for Christmas. The elevator uses a string pulley which promptly bound around the gear that connects it to the thumbwheel which raises and lowers the platform. Within 5 minutes of playing, one of the main features broke. Also, the top has a ring with 5 rockets, one of these came missing a retaining pin. Thoroughly disappoingting as he is a big Justice League fan."
+1,Buy your children this toy if you want them to hate you.,"This is a huge disappointment for my family, and has forever left a stain on the memory of my son's recent birthday. This piece of garbage cannot, does not, and will not stand up. And it does not stay together. And the elevator breaks easily. And some of the figures don't fit in the elevator.So there it lies, in pieces, in the corner. And here I lie, curled in a ball in the other corner, wondering if I am an inadequate father because I can't make a $40 piece of crap stand up.I hope whoever designed this goes back to creating torture devices."
+2,A must for any JL fan,My 3 year old son is OBSESSED with Justice League! Needless to say he HAD to have the watchtower! I too had read the bad reviews and ended up getting it here on Amazon! Yes the three legs don't stay on but after a week of putting them back on a hundred times a day I got out the superglue to secure them on and I have not had a single problem since! Granted you don't want to have to superglue a toy that should work on it's own but if your kid loves JL just buy some glue too!
+1,Don't waste your money,"This watchtower was never used by the manufacturer because the unit itself comes with 3 legs that could likely hold one pound of weight and this weighs several. The ""legs"" don't even lock in place, they just sit in groves so the minute you place the weight on it they collapse over and over. If you manage to get it to stand the minute your child touches it it will fall over. Otherwise it would have been a wonderful toy. It looks like the show and the body is sturdy and well put together. Too well put together to be supported by the legs provided. Don't buy it, if your child is younger talk them into the Spiderman playset, much more sturdy."
+1,A very bad choice,"The designers threw in the works and the lone star represents a point for design ingenuity. Problem is this toy is nearly impossible to build and it's more than the comically unreadable directions that are at fault. I have built many a toy but never found one this resistant to having its snap on parts snap on and of course if and when they finally do, the least shake will undo your labor. Sure to end in tears and frustration for all."
+1,A PIECE OF JUNK!,"Do not buy this toy - it has been a source of frustration and disappointment for all 3 of my children. Difficult to put together (and I have assembled my share of kid's toys), it will not stay together at all. It is challenging (at best) to get the figures in the elevator, and none of the figures with capes will fit - they tend to get stuck halfway up. The elevator also requires the child to turn a little wheel to get it to go up - too difficult for little ones. It requires a degree in engineering to get the little plane to fold up inside the watchtower - very poor and frustrating design. The noises are also weak as are the features (i.e. the trip wire, rockets, the plane). Just a complete waste of money - it is only a couple of weeks old, and it is headed to the trash."
+1,Don't waste your money,"This toy was not that difficult to put together, but we have to put it back together each time my son plays with it. The set is always falling apart. The elevator broke after the first day. My friend bought this for her son as well, and she is just as frustrated as we are. I would not recommend buying this unless you have hours to spare re-assembly it and keeping up with all the parts that contiunally fall off it. [...]"
+1,Not for children to PLAY with!,"This item is not meant for children to play with! Strange, since it has to do with action figures of Super Heroes! But honestly, if your child does more than set this on a shelf, you'll soon be hearing screams of frustration. The elevator won't work! (ours completely stopped working in 2 days); The guns on the top keep falling off!; The whole thing just falls apart. No, this item is for the collector and I think Mattel KNEW that. They figured the few that were opened and did not work offset all the ones that would remain MIB or NRFB for collectors.This item is just like Mattel's HOT WHEELS JUNKIE SETS. Another sore point with parents. Hot Wheels cars are fine, but those sets that Mattel makes NEVER work as promised. And what's with the instructions that have little to no writing on them??! Some of the drawings are impossible to figure out. In Mattel's case, a word is worth a thousand illustrations!"
+1,Garbage!,"My 5 year old son received this as a birthday present, and it is headed right back to the store. The legs do not stay on, it falls over when touched, with or without the legs, there is a missing door, the elevator gets repeatedly stuck. As much as my son loves the idea of this toy, he has given up and resigned to playing with his other toys because this one is garbage, and a pure waste of money."
+1,Frustrating piece of junk - do not recommend!,"I bought this for Xmas 2004 after all the clever marketing hype. The rocketship theme looked very cool and rugged in the pictures. However, when my son got it it - it turned out to be nothing but a frustrating, unplayable toy. It falls down constantly because of poor design: the legs can't support the weight of the whole rocket when touching it), the elevator doesn' work (gets jammed all the way up) and it didn't even come with any character figures -these are sold separately! I may have to glue the parts together just so he could play with it some more time before we dump it.Do not recommend!"
+1,Not very durable,"This toy was a pain to put together, and even worse to stay together. The elevator won't work, and I had to forcefully put some of the pieces together. Most people who reviewed this toy, had the same complaints, but I bought it anyway, because my nephew really wanted it. I'm glad that I only paid $15.00 for it, because it's not worth any more than that. Some pieces came off, before my nephew even got a chance to play with it."
+1,A nice showpiece but falls apart with the slightest touch!,"What a colossal disappointment this turned out to be! The Justice League figures are the best superhero figures to come out since the Super Powers figures of the 1980s. They're colorful, durable, playable, and collectible. The Javlin 7 ship is also a nice piece for the Justice League collection. Imagine my disappointment over the Watchtower. While cool to look at, this toy is for display purposes only! As others have noted, it's shaky and falls apart with the slightest touch. What were the designers thinking when they created such flimsy legs for this heavy toy to be supported on? Also, the doors fly open quite easily. This toy will sit on my shelf with all the figures displayed on it. If you have small children avoid this at all cost and save your $35."
+1,"Son loves it, but it does fall apart","My son does love this toy and plays with it every day since Santa brought it to him. It has fallen apart each time he plays with it and has fallen on him a couple of times, so if you have a small child, I wouldn't recommend it.I will attempt to GLUE the legs on, since they are the biggest problem for this toy. Everything else works just great. Elevator, noises, guns, etc."
+1,Another lame mattel product,Please don't waste your money on this one. My four year old son loves the justice league and thinks this toy is pretty great. The problem is the elevator for one never worked and the tower is supposed to be supported by three crappily made narrow suction looking thingys. The minute my son goes to open one of the towers sides the whole damn thing collapses. This happens everytime. I finally just took the three support things off of it and put them away. The gun launcher thingys on top also continue to fall off. Luckily my sons was purchased on sale for only $14 but it's made so cheap and frustrated my son so much that I still feel completely ripped off.
+1,Watchtower is total crap!!,Avoid this toy at all cost. It falls apart when touched. The elevator stopped working almost immediately. Total rip off.
+2,My daughter loves this toy,"I bought this for Christmas. It was somewhat challanging to put together properly, but after that it was quite fun for my five year old. I know when she plays with this due to the sound fx."
+1,A peice of Junk,"When you put it standing up on its legs, it falls down. A friend of mine has one. He tried repeatedly to get it to stand up, but it just fell down with the slightest touch! After a while we were realy fed up. It was over $39.00!"
+1,A toy not made to last,This toy has peaces that fall off even while puting it together it kept falling apart the legs would not stay on and part of the tower would not stay together. I would not recomend this toy to anyone else or pay for it again myself.
+2,Very well acted and directed,"While the first half feels predictable and very TV movie, theperformances are good enough (especially Helen Mirren) to keep itgoing.And in the second half, this tale of a collage student mother's helperhired to help a woman in an angry depression after suffering a nervousbreakdown gets more complex and unpredictable.The relationship between the two women, and they way their damagedsouls play off each other is quite moving and grown up.Strong subtle direction by Kevin Bacon.Does take a hit for over the top performances from the kids, and otherkey small roles, all playing types, not human beings."
+2,"""A World Within a World""","""A World Within a World"" says it all. This is probably the best CD I own. I absolutly LOVE silverchair, I have been a fan since they first came out with ""Tomorrow"". This CD just proves how diverse and talented they are. Daniel Johns (lead singer) has such a beautiful and magestic voice.It definitely makes all troubles go away by just listening to it. It is soooo great to hear these bright and happy lyrics. I am looking forward to hearing much more from them."
+1,Poor reliability,"I have had several of these monitors. I use a two-monitor set-up.-The backlight on the first burned out one month out of warrantee. ViewSonic would not replace the first monitor- fair enough as it was out of warrantee. I purchased a replacement. When it came, the screen was blue, and the color could not be adjusted. ViewSonic sent a replacement which had a green screen, and again, the color could not be adjusted. They were unable to find another VA912b, so they sent a different model to replace it.-Meanwhile, my second monitor, again a VA912b burned out the backlight after less than six months of use.-Beware that the glowing reviews you see for this monitor may not take into account its poor reliability. Should you choose this monitor, be sure to get an extended warrantee! Better yet, do yourself a favor and choose another model or manufacturer."
+1,I am returning it today....,"I bought this from frys and am returning it today. Maybe it's only me, but mine had really bad quality and distorted images. I had 17"" LCD monitor from viewsonic and was replacing it because it has similar problem. Now, 19"" has same problem and I am done with viewsonic. I am not going to use viewsonic monitors again. Instead, I am going to try samsung ones."
+1,Dead Pixels,I've had this ViewSonic model for a little over a year. It has been good to be until now. I have been losing pixels every week for the past month. I'm out 25-30 pixels. Aren't products suppose to last longer then this?
+1,Not sure that this is a great product .,"The thing is I like the display and everything , but the first monitor when I got had a bad pixel in the middle . So I understand it happens , return it and got another one same model . Two days later the same thing happen , and two more days I got one more bad pixel . So I am returning this one as well ,but no exchange this time . Just not worth it . Plus you can not adjust it , it stays only in one position .It may not happen anything with this bad pixels , but I don't want to take a chance . It's a hassle ."
+2,Great book,"I'm a big fan of Sohie Kinsella's I consider her one of my favorite writers, and I was so excited when I found this book. I was not let down, It may not be something I read again like I do Kinsella books but few are. I loved it, it is chick lit and as in most cases is sometimes predictable but I don't care, I still fully enjoyed this."
+1,"No Cocktails For Me, Thanks","I love all of Sophie Kinsella's books and her writing style...but this book was awful. The story line was predictable and the writing flat and unoriginal. Makes you wonder if this was truly written by Kinsella or a way for a ghost writer to get started under her 'new' pen name. I don't plan on buying anymore Madeline Wickham books--stick to the original Kinsella, where I haven't been disappointed yet."
+1,Where is her tell-tale wit?!,"I was so disappointed with this book! I'm a huge fan of Sophie Kinsella's books under the name SK and have read all of them many times, but this was the first book I'd read written under her name Madeleine Wickham. I thought the story was incredibly boring. There is no humor and no one is remotely witty! The characters were all one-dimensional and not lovable at all like her other female heroines. Nothing happened and the pace was unbearably slow. I plan to read other books under the name Madeleine Wickham because the woman herself is a fabulous writer, but I didn't see her regular spark in Cocktails for Three at all."
+2,Keep em coming!,"Classic Chick-lit. Fun, sexy, juicy, leave you wanting more book about love and all things girls. These books keep me out of therapy. ;)"
+1,A harlequin romance for the new age,"OK. I picked this up as a light weekend read, not expecting ""War and Peace"" but something fun.This book was as trite as a 1970s Harlequin romance. By the end of the first chapter, I had predicted the character development and plot twists to the very last page. The characters were horribly stereotypical and one-dimenensional. The ""nice girl"", the evil vengenful ""psycho-girl"", the ""I've having an affair with a married man and want some permanence in my life, girl"", the ""torn between job vs family girl""..I could go on forever...The only thing that kept me reading to the end was to find out if my predictions panned out.Also any author who uses the word ""frission"" twice in 10 pages should be locked in a room and required to read Strunk's ""Elements of Style"" until they learn to write beyond a 10 grade level.All in all a waste of my time and the author's."
+1,Boring...,I couldn't get into this one. I felt the story was lacking and dragging on. I didn't get through half of it before I gave up.
+2,okay,I liked the book but it wasn't one of my favorite reads. It ended up being a good book overall.
+2,Cocktail For Three,"Love, love, love! Got this for a ""beach read"" & fell in love with the characters. Very well written with no slow, boring parts."
+2,Entertaining Book,It is hard at first to keep all the characters straight but it was a good book. The portrayal of a working first time mom and the two different worlds is insightful. There were a couple surprise twists.
+2,A Fun Read,"I didn't realize until I picked up this title at my local Borders that Sophie Kinsella wrote under another name - Madeleine Wickham. What a pleasant surprise!As a fan of the Shopaholic Series, and found this book to actually be more like Sophie's recent title - the Undomestic Goddess. The dialog was witty, yet believable. I found myself wanting to rush in and protect Candice from the evil Heather, comfort Roxanne during her loss, and tell Maggie that everything was going to be alright, and she would adjust to motherhood just fine. As a new mom, I could totally empathize with Maggie and her struggles!I can't wait to read more titles by Madeleine!"
+2,A good summer read,"This is unlike the other books that i have read so far. the plot revolves around a bar and three best friends. They are good at their jobs,articulate and know what they want from life. But a crazy flat-mate, an affair with a superior and motherhood corode their friendship and their lives-almost. This book is about true friendship and how it can get you through the day and lives problems big or small. A good read that cannot be put down."
+1,hard to read--both format and content,"This book is formatted horribly for the Kindle! Never once was the word ""pleasure"" spelled out as one word. ""Plea sure""? Is that a British thing? Many many words where there were mysterious hyphens, words broken into syllables ""so ci a ble"" was one. Doesn't anyone proofread this stuff?Spoiler alert: As far as the book itself, I found the characters to be flat and two-dimensional. Maggie is drinking in a bar at 9 months of pregnancy? Candice despises her neighbor Ed until she has nobody else left in her life, then she's sleeping with him? Roxanne is a homewrecker who gets the home in the end? I dunno, it was really hard for me to want any of these women to succeed. It was like AbFab but without the humor."
+2,A Rare Find - Wonderful!,"I've been searching for a book that really makes me laugh, characters I can relate and enjoy and a story that keeps me interested beyond the first 30 pages. Well, I found it! ""Cocktails for Three"" by English author Madeleine Wickham had me completely enchanted. I found the three main characters (Maggie - the pregnant one on maternity leave / Roxanne - the dating a married man one / Candice - the trusting and will do anything for a person in need one) all well rounded and hilarious.""Cocktails"" goes beyond your basic ""friends forever"" novel and dives into real life problems and the effects those decisions have on you and those around you.I found this book really unique and sparkling with touches of really dark and edgy comedy. A great find! I hope others will discover this secret of mine."
+1,A Little Disappointing,"I loved all of Sophie Kinsella's books. This book is definitely not as good as the Shopaholic Series. The characters aren't really well-defined, the plot meanders at the end. You can avoid this book and not miss much."
+1,Hated it so much I returned it,"I am a huge fan of Sophie Kinsella and normally love her books under the name of Madeline Wickham, too. This book, however, drove me nuts! I only made it about 1/4 of the way through before I returned it to the store - luckily I hadn't cracked the spine, and they took it back and refunded my money. This book is so terrible that I couldn't even make it past the first 1/4 of it - the characters were horrible, shallow people, and the plot is so see-through. Clearly, this book is one of Sophie's earlier works - the ""plot"" is terrible. Don't waste your money - don't take a chance in case you crack the spine - you won't be able to return it! Spend your money on one of Sophie Kinsella's novels instead - ""Remember Me"" is hysterical and a great, easy read. ""Cocktails for 3"" is painful trash."
+2,Good chick lit!,"This was a very good, fun light read. Very much enjoyed it. Am looking forward to reading more of her books!"
+1,Skip it,"Three ladies who make sure to have a meeting of the minds every month. The general theme of the book smells of Sex in the City, but for me that was an okay thing to go into as I loved the show (and plan to read the book). So I had some good hopes going into the book. I also was excited because so far I have enjoyed the Shopaholic series, and this is the same Author, different name.Sadly the book did not live up to my hopes. While I love Sophie Kinsella but under the name Madeline Wickham she just falls flat. The book is not nearly as funny as the shopaholic series, and there just seems to be something else missing as well. The women in this book come off as just plain shallow to me. Where while our lovely Shopaholic has issues, she also shows she can be a good human. I just don't see that in Three Cocktails, so in my humble opinion this is a big pass."
+1,Eby dead! 12/27/02,"Contrary to Dr. Eby's claim, Jesus did NOT return in his (Eby's) lifetime. FALSE PROPHET ALERT"
+2,Encouraging Testimony of Life After Death Experience,"This is a fantastic life after death experience written by a physician, whose credentials give greater weight to his testimony. He leads up to this miraculous event by recounting his life experiences, a bit of biography. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it encouraged me tremendously after the recent death of my son, who had also proclaimed his faith in Christ before God took him. I enjoyed the book so much, I read it twice."
+1,"Inspiring, but please don't defend fraudulent claims","I went to hear Dr. Eby speak thirty years ago, and at the time I was quite impressed. I bought this book and quickly read it, and was deeply inspired.HOWEVER, I DO remember Dr. Eby quite confidently claim to say that Jesus told him that he would not die before Jesus returned. I remember how it struck me just like the promise that Simeon had about not dying before seeing the Messiah (which he did, when Jesus was presented in the Temple shortly after his birth.)This was not an isolated claim; he made it several times, including shortly before his death in 2002. On the basis of this FALSE claim (unless you believe that Jesus lied to him), I cannot recommend this book, no matter how ""inspiring"" it might be. Dr. Eby was a fraud, pure and simple, and a false prophet. To say otherwise is not to respect the facts."
+1,Very poor condition BUT? Good read!,"I saw D. Ebby 35 years ago on the 700 Club, wanted this book for all those years. It was brought to my attention by another minister of the gospel just recently. Saw it on Amazon and decided to buy it, it was inexpensive. The pages fell apart as I read the book, it was extremely frustrating but? So enjoyable and encouraging, I was glad I bought it. I am going to look for the same book in better condition, just to reread or give to another to enjoy."
+2,This book changed my life!,"Dr. Richard Eby has experienced many miracles in his life. But his story of life after death changed my life. He falls off a balcony and splits his head open. They rush him to the hospital and thinking he is dead they sew his head up without cleaning the wound. God shows him a glimpse of heaven. Afterwards he cannot remember the the fall. Later God lets him relive the fall to be able to tell others about the experience. A few years later while visiting the Holy Land. He enters the Tomb of Lazarus and everything goes dark. God speaks to him and tells him that he showed him a glimpse of heaven, now he will show him a glimpse of hell. His story is amazing! I saw him on a television show telling his story in 1979. I then went out and bought his book. It gave me the desire to start reading my Bible. Which is the greatest book of all!"
+2,An absolutely uplifting book -- an incredible story,"One of the better books that I've read over the past year. Dr. Eby provides a biographical review of the miracles that God has performed in his life, beginning with his birth in the pre-depression era through the 1980's. I heard about this book on the radio and it was described as Dr. Eby's trip to heaven after his clinical death due to an accident. What I found was a wonderful collection of stories about how God worked miracles throughout his entire life, including an amazing story of his brief trip to heaven (he describes it in great detail -- I can't wait!) and a brief trip to hell (enough of a description to scare the salvation right into a non-believer). Dr. Eby is a great story teller and the book is very easy to read and enjoy. A very uplifting and ""feel good"" book. A great book to read to kids too!"
+2,The Greatest Play on Earth!,"I was required to read this play for my ninth grade honors English class. I was expecting it to be a good read, but I found it to be an excellent read! Shakespeare is a true genius. His witty puns and his enthralling details kept me grabbing onto every word. I am a true romantic at heart, and this was a very touching play. The character development and the ironic plot twists are also a very nice touch. If you have never read Shakespeare before, read this and you will be hooked on him forever."
+2,Dark Fantasy with MORALS,"I loved this book, because it teaches people why not to have enemies due to consequences. Judging people like saying someone is a dork, jock, etc. could be murderous like in the book they killed themselves. It is realistic but fiction."
+2,My Favorite Shakespeare,"The language wraps you up and transports you to a time and land like no other. It's full of love, hate, brutality, and loyalty. All these emotions get tangled up and mixed together. That lends itself to an amazing set of circumstances. There is no greater love story than Juliet and her fair Romeo. All other love stories are measured against this one and you will get lost in this classics story. It's a true classic."
+2,as advertised,It was the product my daughter needed for school. I find the book binding rather flimsy but it doesn't need to survive longer than her course and it wasn't expensive so I can't complain.
+2,It was better in the movie,"Well, it was very romantic and very imaginative, totally complicated and fantastic to analyze, very emotional. I'm touched deeply with Shakespeare."
+2,Feedback,"I ordered textbooks for my child's high school classes. I was pleased to receive the books within a short period of time. Also, the books were all in great shape upon arrival! I felt each book that I received was accurately described."
+2,Excellent!,My 15 year old daughter is using this for her English/Drama studies. The side-by-side text is a huge help. The information preceding each act is very helpful and interesting as are the comprehension questions at the end of each section.
+1,Disappointed,I bought this for the Kindle and there is none of the modern text translation referred to by the other reviews. I am very disappointed because that is the only reason I purchased this book. They should not use printed version reviews for Kindle books.
+2,Great Book!,Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful read. I loved reading every minute of it. The summaries and the explanatory notes help you understand everything about it. This is a great book and I would recommend you read this as an introduction to Shakespeare. I did and I am now going to start A Midsummer Night's Dream. Read this book! You'll love every minute of it!
+1,Wow.. can't believe i paid money for this,This book's got coffee stain all over and in the poorest condition. Can't believe i paid 5 dollars for this crap
+1,Don't watch this book.,"This was by far the worst science fiction novel I have ever watched. While the story of two lovers may seem romantic to some people, the use of spaceships and alien robots was very unneccesairy. The worst part of this play had to be the end where both charaters joined up with Marty McFly to save the universe. Thumbs down to you sir! The remix WAS better."
+1,Never got here.,"I can't review this item because it never made it to me. I received an email a few days later saying the money would be credited back to me (which it was). However, I have never had a problem with receiving shipments at my address. The seller claimed that my address was not found. I received something from a different seller just 2 days before though. I am not sure what address they tried to send it to, but it was not the one I gave. Unfortunately I had to find this book somewhere else. The book is a great find, however, and I am very pleased with it."
+2,Great for mature Sixth Graders!,"I use Romeo and Juliet as a unit in my literature class, but only when I have a mature class of Sixth Graders. Therefore, I do not use it every year. After a lesson on pronouncing some of the English and what it means, I pick the best readers to do the reading, and switch off daily. We also study the conflicts and do quite an indepth study of the play. They love it!! I end with the Zefferelli version of Romeo and Juliet on Video. The Dover Press edition makes it affordable to buy every student a copy for them to make notes in and keep when we are done!!!"
+2,"Good, but footnotes are too much.","This version uses footnotes too much. Every little unclear word is attached to a footnote. It's very distracting when reading and takes you away from this book. A lot of the words don't need to be footnoted, I guess the editor thought that the people who would read this would be idiots."
+1,I hate it.,"Terrible book. I'm not into classics, so if you're like me, don't buy it. If you like them, buy it."
+2,Great book and all but....,"The book unfortunately doesn't have line numbers next to them. Now I'm not sure if this is a bug on my kindle, or if it goes for everybody who has this book, but line numbers aren't there. I need to read this book for school and it would help if there are line numbers for reference. Other than that it is a pretty good book!"
+2,Amazing for struggling readers,"I ordered this book for my 9th grade regular students for learning Romeo and Juliet. It has the Shakespeare version on one side and the plain English translation on the other. It really helped some of my lower level students get involved in learning the play instead of getting discourage because they didn't understand the language. I highly recommend this product, especially for struggling readers."
+1,Shakespeare,"As we all have one time or another, had to read shakespeare in school for English class. That was my reason for this, my son needed it for school. I'm just glad it was available. He needed to Kill a Mokingbird, it wasn't available for Kindle."
+2,this book makes it very easy to understand the writing in this book.,this book makes it so much easier to understand the context of this book. there are definitions of some of the words that are almost impossible to understand. there are character explainations as well. very good version for a student!
+1,wrong cover,"I guess maybe it said they have the right to change the cover, but the one we received was completely different! Looked like an old Harlequin romance novel.... also the book had people reviewing it along with the text and my daughter didnt like that format."
+1,Not new as stated,"This product was shipped to me in a reasonable time, but the description said it was new when it had been annotated and highlighted throughout the book. I was disappointed with this since I wanted a new version of this book."
+1,notes are not on the left page - get the other version,"There are 2 versions of this book available on Amazon. The other version looks identical in the picture but if you look inside, it isn't. This one does not have the ""translation"" of Shakespeare on the left page, which is what most high school students need. If you want the notes, get the other book."
+2,Romeo & Juliet,Experienced no problems with the order. The book came within the estimated delivery date. The book matched the description given.
+2,Complex Love,I have seen all movie versions about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and still love the book everytime I revisit the story. Every word captivates the reader into truly feeling the passion and tragedy of these two lovers. Even a character such as Tybalt Capulet won me over as far as description goes. Shakespearian writing is very much complex and confusing but it has a touch romance and anger which adds to the emotion of the story. Read this classic tragedy!
+1,Very Disappointed,"I bought this book based on the other reviews saying how useful having the interpretations on the opposite page was. In reality it starts and ends directly with the play. No prologue, introduction or anything else. The reviews don't correspond to the item being sold."
+1,Not Impressed,"This book does not have line numbers. In addition, the pages don't have the scene or act number on them. So when you open up the book, you have no idea where you are in the play. You have to flip through pages and find the closest scene 1 so you can figure out which act you are in and then go from there. This book makes it difficult to follow with others in class and I would not recommend it to anyone."
+1,Very difficult to hear,"If you are a teacher, I would look into buying another audio version of Romeo and Juliet. I have been using it as a tool to get the students to hear professional actors and to then ask them to use the same skills those professional actors use (inflection, emphasis, etc.) The problem is it is VERY difficult to hear...to the point that you have to sit 3 feet away to hear it at times. This simply does not work for a classroom."
+1,Literary junk food for the masses,"Plain and simple - Shakespeare sold out.*R&J* is simply sensationalist trash. It contains a good portion of Shakespeares worst verse and insipid characterizations. It's unchallenging, crude, and simply melodrama for the most part. It's the Shakespearean equivalent of ""Party of Five"" and the Spice Girls.The only saving grace of this ""play"" (why not call it a ""B-play?"") is the beautiful soliloquy by Mercutio about Queen Mab.The rest is absolute garbage.Read a real play. ""Hamlet,"" although dreadfully overplayed, is a fine work. So is ""Caesar.""And forget Shakespeare. There are other fine Elizabethan writers who have been forced to exist in the ""Bard's"" shadow. Had Marlowe lived, we wouldn't have even known about Shakespeare. And Donne finally been recognized for the genius that he is."
+1,"Romeo and Juliet, the tragic story review","As I didn't liked the story at all I cant say lots of things about it but if I had to rewrite the book, I would do it in modern English. Old Englih is one of the reasons I didn't liked the book. Another reason is that is a very predictable story and it has only 2 themes: Romeo and Juliet's love and the war between their families. For me Romeo is the worst character because he only thinks about Juliet and kissing her.These and much more are the reasons of why I didn't liked the story"
+1,stupid student review by gabriel c,Romeo and Juliet is a story about to lovers that meet at first sight. The biggest problem they have together is that both of the families have been fighting and hate each other since they both have been born. It all started when Romeo been depressed ever day moping around and feeling sad all of the time because he loved Rosaline and she did not love him back. So one day Romeos cousin told him about this party and that Rosaline would be there so they left and Romeo saw Juliet there and followed her to her house and both exchanged thoughts about each other and decided that they will get married but secretly. So they had to come up with a plan to pretend that Juliet was died so the can get married and the planned failed and they both ended up killing themselves. Play was very stupid it sucks no one should read it because there is no point of reading this because all this play is taking up your time.
+1,the movie was better,"i just read this book. everybody like always talks about how great it is and everything. but i don't think so. like, it's been done before, right?? soooo cliched. omg."
+1,Signet Shakespeare Kindle verions,"To be completely honest, I have only examined the sample for this e-text of Romeo and Juliet. It was a very unhelpful sample, giving a selection of the introductory essay about Shakespeare's life and times.So I scoured the review page. None of the reviews I looked at are actually for the e-version of this book. They were written for a variety of paper versions of the book, good, bad, and ugly. Some are about a specific used book purchased, others are about the play itself (love it/hate it). None of them help determine the value of this specific e-version of the play.Bottom line, I refuse to pay $4.99 for a version that I can't get any information about. How does it look on the page? Are there additional annotations beyond the essay about Shakespeare's life and times? Are there links to acts or scenes? Are there line numbers?"
+1,Does not match picture.,"The picture for this item showed the lines to be numbered. When we received it, it was not numbered. This is needed for a class assignment and we had to go elsewhere to purchase what Amazon did not provide."
+1,Warnings for teachers trying to use this in your classrooms,"Here are the problems with using this in the classroom:1. The lines are not numbered, so students will have to number the lines as homework for every scene, or else you'll waste a lot of class time doing this.2. The paper quality is terrible for annotating: Mechanical pencil lead gets caught on the fibers, and any ink but ballpoint pens spreads out.3. Very few terms are annotated in the book, so you'll need to keep your own glossary inside the front cover because there's very little space to annotate.4. Prestwick House has an annotated copy with line numbers, plenty of space in the margins, high-quality paper, scene-by-scene glossary in the back, reader's tips for reading Shakespeare, and extra textbook-type help. Guess how much: 99 cents!"
+1,Basic Romeo and Juliet,"I am a high school English teacher looking at the different versions of classics texts available for Kindle (fire), so my review will not be for the play itself, but rather for the eBook--readability, layout, price, and other features.This 99 cent version is very basic. It has the complete text of the play, but that's about it. It does not have any chapter select links to either act or scene, and no line numbers are provided. There are no notations or explanations. The layout does maintain the iambic pentameter poetry, but the text appears crowded on the page as there is no line break or spacing between speakers.At 99 cents, this version is not bad; however, there are better, equally inexpensive versions."
+2,book review,Shipped promptly! Just what dauther needed and in time for her to read for her English class! I would recommend!
+2,R&J-Summary By EricaH,"Romeo & Juliet is a romance novel. It's a story that will make your heart sink. This magnificent couple had such a strong love for each other. It was so strong that they died together. In the beginning it was crazy how they are enemies and they want to be together but it's hard to because what they are doing is wrong to their families. At the ending they died together with their love stronger than ever, it's a heartbreaking story, wishing that they would live happily ever after.I really enjoyed this story, although I do wish that they could have lived to be together and in love."
+2,I don't know,I don't know want the book is about yet Hahaha so can I read now? Thank you ? This is I don't know
+2,Love Unrealized,"This play taught: That love cannot survive prejudice, young love is powerful because it is raw, no one can control nature, and more."
+2,A great edition!,"I love the Cambridge School series of Shakespeare's plays because of the way it helps you along as you read. Not only does it explain the language, but it explains the Elizabethan puns and points out things that you would have never noticed. I recommend this book to everyone, especially teachers for their classes."
+2,The Best Review Ever Seen,"Alejandro and Martin.After reading `Romeo and Juliet', we noticed the difficult vocabulary that Shakespeare used. It makes it difficult to follow the story because Shakespeare plays with words and even invented some expressions.We like a few characters like Mercutio, because of his sexual jokes and language. Another character that we enjoyed was The Nurse, because of her fun-loving personality. The dirty sexual humor was very unexpected and, very funny.We found strange that the prohibited love of Romeo and Juliet was not because one family was in a poor social position, but because the two families fight for their own power. We also liked its end, when Romeo and Juliet died. It's surprising because we all expect a happy end with Romeo and Juliet's marriage.In conclusion, we found the story very interesting and surprising."
+2,A Fine Work,"Romeo and Juliet is the first Shakespearean play I have read. I thought it was very good. It didn't have a complicated plot like other Shakespearean plays allegedly have. The language, of course, is great. I would also recommend buying this edition of the book if any, because old and archaic words and phrases are translated on every other page (this is a huge help). Shakespeare offers some good comic relief (watch for several double entendres) throughout the play which moderated the level of lament. This play shows the chaos that can result when people let their emotions overcome reason, and also what can result when you only look short term and move with so much ""haste"". After finishing the play, I realized that there were indeed only a couple of totally reasonable characters, but I'll leave that to you. I look foward to reading more of Shakespeare's plays in the near future."
+2,...MaGicaL...,"Books by Shakespere is something you just don't read for fun, you read it slowly by savoring the moments of every word spoken by each character. By reading Romeo and Juliet, you would understand the tragidy because of love...and how they both would risk their lives for each other. Shakespere is the man who can really define true love."
+2,Shakespeare's best!,"I love this play. The words are so beautiful, and the story never fails to draw me in. And I must admit that the language is hard to understand - but the New Folger Library is the way to go. I love them! They make it so easy and understandable for all of us who don't say ""wherefore"" for why. So if the language is intimidating you get the New Folger Library. But getting back to the play itself, it is fantastic, and something that everyone should read."
+1,"Cliche, lacks literary value",This is probably the most cliche novel ever written. It's boring as well and isn't even in English. Fail!
+1,Gimmie A Break!,"Not that I don't like Shakespeare's works, but his tragedies are terrible, especially this one. I can't understand the language real well, so I have to grab one with the contemporary language so that it'll be easier to understand. I just can't understand this love tragedy at all! Here are some things that confuse me:*How did this feud really begin?*Why can't this story end in happily ever after?*Why does Lady Capulet have to be so stuck up on everybody?*Why couldn't Shakespeare have written in a language we could all understand?*Why does everybody have to jump to conclusions?I simply can't understand why people love this play so much. It's ridiculous! If you want a true love story, try reading ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"". This one absolutely SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,Getting old,"This may be one of the great works of humanity, but it just doesn't cut it for me. The gender sterotypes are nauseating, to say the least. Though required in schools, this book is nnot one of the bests to read on your own time. Or maybe I am just disillussioned."
+1,i didnt understand,"I bought this book hoping it could help me understand shakespeare's words better, but it didnt. Instead I had to look up every other word in a dictionary or sometimes even online. Soon it just got so hectic that i just threw the book out and bought a better more reliable source."
+2,The Best of Shakespeare,"This is the best tragedy ever written. I wish this had professional audio! I recommend this book to any, and everyone."
+1,"Very mediocre, middle of the road collection","That sums up this collection well. It's put out by Club Med and, perhaps that says something is some people's minds. What it amounts to is a fairly non-offensive collection of big-name artists (Kool and The Gang, Wes Montgomery, Roy Ayers, Sweetback - of Sade fame) doing downtempo. Think of it as muzak that is likely played at Club Med resorts or Sandals resorts to vacationers who find Club Med still suitable (as if it somehow ever was). South Beach, Monaco, Cannes sur Mer or St. Tropez discrimnating tastes this is not.I will say that it does have packaging and style over substance, but beyond that, there are far superior products out there, literally for a fraction of the cost. Avoid this unless you have absolutely everything else in your collection and far nothing better to listen to (which I doubt)."
+2,A must have,"If you're a Dolly Parton fan (even somewhat of a fan), this is a must have for your collection. It will NOT disappoint!!"
+2,A Really good Overview,"I have always dug Dolly Parton&this Double Disc Set is a must have for any Newbie getting into Dolly's Work. She is a Good Songwriter&Vocalist who has always had Her own Distinctive style. yes she is long overdue for a Strong Box set,but this Collection covers many of Her Hits&also Pre Cross-Over Run."
+2,Moxy Unleashed,"This is a live cd(2002), with all of their great hits from all the albums combined. Hard driving rock and roll, like always the great bands come from Canada. Over the years Moxy has not given up, they keep pressing on. This has their all time master piece"" Sail on, Sail away"". Plus 16 other great songs. Very strong singing from Brian and backed up by the best. Do yourself a great justice and get this cd."
+1,"Very Thorough, yet Tough to Read","Wiley Investment Classics generally fall into two categories, tough and dreary reads full of information, and lively entertaining accounts which also educate. Unfortunately, Mr. Bagehot and Mr. Bernstein's text is the former. The book does an outstanding job of promoting the importance of a strong central banking system and the importance of strict credit control when combating financial crises. However, it does so amidst extremely repetitive and somewhat painful language. The authors provide outstanding quantitative and anecdotal evidence supporting their case, but they do so in such a way that makes the book a true labor to read.This book would be very beneficial to anyone doing research on, or working for some kind of central banking organization. Otherwise, I would suggest looking to any of the other Wiley Investment Classics for a more interesting and educational read about finance."
+1,copy shop edition,"The stars are for the edition, not the book.The April 30, 2011 edition from CreateSpace (which probably actually is a copy shop) does not look like a book. It looks like a leaflet from Jehova's witnesses. It's flimsy, in a weird large format, and with no information about publisher, date of publishing etc. If you have any aesthetic sensibility you should get a different edition of this classic book.This type of product should either come with a warning ""not a real book"" or not be sold on amazon at all."
+1,Binge: British Light Music,"Never ordered it, it was sent by mistake and I returned it upon receipt without even opening it so I don't know."
+1,"Really, how is a movie like this sold to anyone?","It's a blatant ripoff of Predators and not even a good one at that. It has the feel of a movie made in someone's backyard. I feel bad for Sorbo and Woodbine. They once had careers, but now they're doing homemade movies for some Garcia kid down the street."
+1,massivie waste of time,"this by far the most ,waste time i have ever spent on a movie let a lone money.a horrible try at predator and an complete failure. they did not even put letters on the dog tags,how pitaful.do not waste your money as i did.Sorbo is out of shape ,compltey,show's the same senre mutible times,who ever has been in a jungle with no incests ,sorbo was."
+1,Would rather watch grass grow,"I have seen many many movies in my life and this one takes the cake as being the biggest waste of time, terrible film I have EVER seen. Honestly, to think someone actually made this movie makes me believe anyone can make a movie. Everything about this movie is just so bad it makes me want to vomit."
+2,KEVIN SORBO,"This is a good movie. Made with low budget and yet great locations, the story just flows easily. We've seen movies like this before, and still it's a pleasure to watch the talented and handsome and strong actor Kevin Sorbo as a military leader searching for a scary soldier...Indeed, a fun movie!"
+1,"A very, very cheap rip off of predators. Only missing a few things. I say D","""If these guys can't fix it, Hell no one can."" After a group of scientists goes missing, the army hires an elite covert team led by Tyler (Sorbo) to go and investigate and rescue them. When they get to the site they discover something they never could have imagined. There really is not much to say about this movie. The best way to explain it is that this is a Scy/Fy channel version of ""Predators"". It is only missing the effects, action, cool bad guys and acting, other then that it is a lot like ""Predators"". If you are a HUGE Predator or Sci-fi fan you would probebly like this, otherwise go ahead and aviod this and anyone who wants you to watch it. I give it a D.Would I watch again? - No way! I will not be getting this for my store.*Also try - Predators"
+1,A curmudgeon review,"Ok, military soldiers have short hair cuts, but not Sorbo. The first air-boat scene, the air boat was so overloaded, it could barely move. The script was so poor, that I wanted to vomit. A soldier takes a look at a corpse from 2 feet and says that the head has been drilled into and the brains sucked out, making him better than Kay Scarpatta. Really!"
+1,pound the booty for 20 min.....,"it was a predator remake... a terrible one! the movie sucked. pay close attention to what they say, and there weapons (which change constintantly in there hands).. just bad, when one male soldier asks another male soldier if they have postpartum depression (depression that can happen to women after they have a baby) you start to question things. at one point, a soldier with a complete serious face, trying to act cool. said this ""I really need to stop smoking these things, i used to punish the booty for 2 hrs. now i can only last 20 min"". he was completely serious! just terrible... the blood was so bad that when someone got shot in the head, it looked like a spray can of red paint was shot from the back of his head.I tried to rate this as 0 stars, but this site did not allow me."
+1,15 Minutes of Cable Access Style Bio,"If you want a low-tech, outdated, poorly produced micro-biography of Ralph Ellison that runs about 15 minutes (that's right--ignore the time posted above because it certainly isn't 30), then this may be what you are looking for."
+1,Protect a bed mattress cover,"I purchase a Protect-A-Bed mattress cover at a mattress store, salesman said to wash it twice prior to use. He did not say to dry it with towels and sheets. Its supposed to be waterproof, one of our cats proved its not, contacted company, they asked if dried on medium with towels and other bedding, I said no, no one told me and not anywhere on package does it state needs to be protected in the dryer. Company sent another cover,this time on low setting which is mostly air fluff with towels and other sheets and it was scorched in 3 places. Both were scorched on medium and low heat, dryer is electric which is not as hot as gas. I'm getting my $90 back that I was charged at a mattress company. Not worth the money if you can't dry it because it has cheap plastic backing."
+2,Fabulous,I bought the pillow covers and the mattress covers and they are great. They wash and dry well and do exactly the job they should.....protecting pillows and mattresses.
+1,Bad cutting and way too big,"It's definitely not having the cutting as shown on the model. I ordered size M as that's suggested on the the manufacturer's site for size 6. It's way too big. I exchanged it for size S. I have 36"" breast and 26"" waist and it's still way too big.The cutting is very bad as well. It's just a giant piece of flat cloth and they didn't have the shape for cups. Thus once you tie up at the back, you will have a weird surplus of fabric underneath your boobs. Very ill fitting."
+1,Doesn't fit well/hard to take off,"I decided to return this outfit because I did not have time to try and pin up the polka dot underskirt to make it look like the model's costume. The underskirt hangs 2-3 inches below the top layer making the outfit look frumpy. The underskirt is sewn onto some black fabric that can be tucked up around the waist, but it doesn't stay there (and it makes your waist look bunchy).The laces are cute but are a pain to tighten to get the outfit to mold to my body (reference, I bought an x-small since I'm 5'4"", weigh 104 lbs). Also, this outfit is extremely hard to take off, which makes a romantic night in rather difficult. Plus, I didn't want to have to put in bra cups to give me some curves up top. The cut of the top made me look flat (34B). I think this would work well for busty girls.The material of the costume is of the quality I expected for this type of thing. Overall it was cute--but it just looks so much better on the model."
+1,Not cut well,"This costume is poorly cut. Areas through the bust/underarms bunch up and won't lay flat. I have an average build -- not flat, and not busty (35 B/C). I ordered an XS. But while the waist fit, the bust area was tight and dug into the underarms."
+1,hmm...,"I bought this costume in hopes of wearing for Halloween ( last year). I had even separately purchased the duster ( which I am now using to really dust things). Uhh... I tried it on ( I got a X-Small) and its just big... the net piece ( part of the dress with the dots) go all the way down to almost my knees. Which makes it awkward and not sexy at all- its just weird I tried tucking the net part in to my undies to hold it, but it just becomes supper puffy- again looks weird. I never wore it and its still brand new sitting in my closet somewhere.Maybe its just for my body- I am not sure, but the material isn't as great either compared to the picture. Def. does not look anything close to how the model looks in it.Sorry- this was not a good buy at all. The model sure looks good in it."
+1,Cheap,"This was a gift, but the fabric was cheap and didn't look great on or last well. However It was fun, and I got compliments on it all night."
+1,Cheap Quality,"Not as described, the material is cheap looking and does not feel soft on the skin. Was dissapointed of the quality and packaging."
+1,Earring case,Unable to use. Compartments too tiny and too deep to reach in to get earrings - and I don't have unusually large fingers.
+1,Wish I could Order this Item,"I could really use this Item but I won't order it if I cannot order the color that I want; guess I'll have to look elsewhere.....sorry, this company seems to be losing a lot of sales with the 'let us choose for you' policy."
+1,No Choice of color???,"It's simple. If I don't get to choose the color I want, I don't buy it. Is this company run by idiots??"
+1,Another Lost Sale,"I too was ready to buy this product, but will not do it if I can't get the color I choose. I guess this company doesn't want to put their customers first!"
+1,Color does matter,"Like the others, I will not buy this item unless I can chose the color. Of course the color matters. The company must not understand that customers like choices."
+1,"no color choice, no buy","I want a specific color, not a random one. Thanks to the reviews, I won't be buying this one either !"
+1,Color selection.,"I find it very frustrating not to be able to choose my own color! If this practice was changed, I might order this product!"
+1,Locking Earring Case,"I want to buy this product, but I want it in Black.....Why should I allow you to choose the color when I'm paying."
+1,"Folks...if you offer various color pictures for item, then offer the color choice for sale!","Ok...ditto to all the other comments. I have searched all over for days for a blue jewelry earring / ring box for my 87 yr. old mom for Christmas. I am set to order it, then see you can't choose a color. What a big waste of my time and effort. This was just what I was looking for and no color choice. How dumb is that!"
+1,Poor option,Why would someone pay for what they cannot have? Let the customer choose the color of the product they want to purchase!
+1,NOT WATER PROOF,"Don't waste your money buying this tent. I went on a week-long camping trip, and the second night, we had a rain storm. It rained IN THE TENT. The rain fly did nothing, water was dripping from the ceiling, and all down the sides. I was so dissapointed, not to mention soaking wet. I plan on returning it asap."
+2,Hands-Down Yello's Finest Album,"I've been a Yello fan since Solid Pleasure's release and I've experience the best (One Second, Claro Que Si) and worst (Zebra) of what this group has to offer. One Second is the pinnacle of their work and is one of my all-time favorite albums ever.Even though this album is getting on in years, the sounds and rhythyms remains timeless...both dark and tenebrous as well as hypnotic and majestic. ""Santiago"" finds (and keeps) the groove of all grooves, ""Moon On Ice"" drips with atmosphere, and ""Call It Love"" sports an excellent guitar hook. Even the repeat track ""Oh Yeah"" (previously on Stella), fits in with the entire composition.This album is sheer genius and belongs in any music lover's collection."
+2,The album divine,"This album is the best of Yello's earliest albums. My favourite song is Si Senor The Hairy Grill, but Call It Love is also good as well as Goldrush, Dr Van Steiner, The Rythm Divine and L'Hotel. I havn't quite get used to the other songs (as you often have to do with Yello's songs). Buy this album!"
+2,Unevenly Fantastic,"This album has some of the most fascinating,bizarre sound at some points and other songs are flat out boring. Si Senor The Hairy Grill being the masterpiece of the bunch with an organ biuldup to an amazing crescendo of screaming guitars (or is it just screaming?). Dr. Van Steiner, Goldrush, the latin~tinged La Habanera, and to a lesser extent, Oh Yeah, are all fine, and incredibly inventive tunes. Shirley Bassey is great in the Rhythm Devine, but the rest is a tad blah. Still worth it for all the greatness, and was a must buy for me as I used to have it in the 80's and really missed it. Jamming out to Si Senor was worth it all."
+2,"One second, Forever","Great tunes dripping with latin up beat melodies and smooth syncopation. One track could have easily appeared in a 007 flick.Slick production and sound makes for great party music ; dancing or sitting ! ""Oh yeah"" will always turn an ear with or without the accompaning movie......."
+2,One of the most innovative Cd's of all time.,"Take time to listen to the samples [....] If you do not own this album, then get it. Get it any way you can. The music is beyond innovative. The sounds remain timeles. If you are going to have a party get this CD. Your friends will love it. I personaly have thousands of Cd's and this is by far one of the most important ones. Just listen to it. I assure you, you will not be disappointed."
+2,Hypnotic sounds abound on this great Yello CD,"This is one of my favourite Yello albums. It is inventive, amusing, creative and fun to listen to. Some of the songs are very moody and atmospheric, others are upbeat. It's better than older Yello in my opinion and a good place to start if you are new to their sound."
+2,book review,This book does not have the most up-to-date photography but they are good enough and the general sentiment and prose are very nice. It gracefully combines science with the wonder of it all which makes a lovely combination. I had it 26 years ago when I was pregant and still recommend it.
+2,Know what is happening inside you,"Pregnancy can be a very long wait. This book helps a lot by giving you a month by month accounting of what is happening in the development of the baby, both in words and with awesome photos.Highly recommend for any new mom-to-be."
+1,1962 version bothered me,"I have several fetal development books now, but this one is the only one I couldn't stand to keep. I tore out a few of the best pictures and threw the rest of the book away. I had the 1962 version, so I can't speak for any other editions. It explains in the book that the picture sequences documenting the development of movement were of babies born very early, as early as the 6th week. I don't believe they were aborted on purpose or anything, but I couldn't stand to see how they were being touched with a hair to see how they move... that seems cruel to me. That sort of thing is not what I want to see when I'm expecting! The authors other book, Beginning Life is much, much better. It has better pictures and is more sensitive to the well-being of the pictured fetuses."
+2,Great Book - A must for every pregnant woman!,"This is the same book I looked at every week when I was pregnant, and now my granddaughter is using it! Awesome!"
+1,"I did not give it a good review at first however, they promised but did not deliver my money back.",I would have like to have seen this book before I bought it. I never would have bought it in the condition I found it.
+1,A bit disappointed,"While there were some nice pictures and helpful information I was abit disappointed with the book in general. It was short (92 pages of large text),with no color pictures and just didn't seem like that helpful of a book for a first time mother. The book was first published in 1962 with an update in 1982 and I'm sure there have been quite a few new discoveries that would be quite informative for a first time mother since then. I felt like I was reading a high school biology book. OK for what it was but I'd not recommend it."
+2,Another masterwork,"Jerry Goldsmith created soundscapes that sometimes surpassed the films they were written for in evoking emotions and revealing character. For Logan's Run, Goldsmith came up with one of his most brilliant creations. It opens with stark, electronic sounds, effectively mirroring the cold future society depicted in the film. Only when Logan breaks out of the domed city and into the natural world does Goldsmith allow the full orchestra to come in, warming up the music just as Logan's worldview expands. This release finally captures the full range and power of the score in pristine sound. And, heck, I even like the Love Theme tacked on at the end..."
+2,Logan's Run-Limited Edition,"I've always been a fan of film scores, and I've wanted this one on CD for a long time. I got the LP version when the film was first released & still have it. What makes this CD special is the fact that there are alternate selections included that were not part of the original CD release, and that this release was limited to 3,000 copies. I've been enjoying it very much!"
+2,Wonderful soundtrack,This soundtrack is amazing. Nice music from Jerry Goldsmith. Very hard to find CD. One of his best soundtracks ever made. When you find it buy it.
+2,Informative and entertaining to read,"For the fact that the book was written just a few years after Li's death, information was fresh and probably quite accurate. I just wish that the book has a lot more photos. I enjoyed reading it."
+1,Lacking,This book lacks the depth it seems to promise. Some of the illustrations are lacking. There is not enough meat to help anyone with special needs learners. I would suggest you look elsewhere. I was greatly disappointed since the majority of work by Jensen is wonderful.
+1,Had to buy this for a class-- not very informative,"The chapters are set up like a pamplet with bulleted information. It just doesn't seem appropriate for a college class. It is written like a middle school textbook, and it doesn't offer more information than what most laymen already know."
+1,too old,Written in 1970's it's really too old to apply to todays lifestyles and trends on fry cookery but it does have some classics. Glad I bought it used-but shipping was more than the price!
+2,Invaluable,"The chapters on ""Genuine Encounter"" and ""I-Messages"" are worth reading again and again. Although this book is old, the messages are fresh today. I see parents every day who do not enjoy their children; this book encourages you to appreciate your children every day - a great gift."
+1,Harmful self esteem advice for 10% of the population,"Avoid this book on the basis a dated and harmful passage on page 144 that states that homosexuality is ""related to a failure in identification"" and that parents of homosexual children should ""seek professional help at the earliest possible moment"". Their view of the cause of homosexuality is out of mainstream thought, and it implies that something wrong happened. The main reason for need for any counseling would be if homosexuality is causing adjustment or self-acceptance problems. This is not what the author's have in mind. Following the author's advice fails to honor your childs true nature, and certainly would be detrimental to the development of his/her self esteem."
+2,FORGET PAGE 144,"I have read this book and it offers excellent advise for parents. Several reviewers here have pointed out the authors ""outdated"" views on homosexuality - this is their opinion. Homosexuality is definitely an identity crisis and professional help should most definitely be sought immediately. There should be no doubt that individuals with a gay or bisexual agenda wrote the careless and irresponsible comments above. On the whole, the book is excellent. If you don't agree with page 144 just tear it out and your done."
+2,Good,"It was a good book with a good lesson. I just prefer 1,2,3 Magic (Effective Discipline for Children 2-12) by Thomas W. Phelan, PhD."
+1,Bone chilling outdated views,"I was just about to buy this book for my child bearing friend when I saw the outdated view to homosexuality. Pitty. This book is very good in many espects; but in the event of the child or anyone close to the family being homosexual, this will probably result in parent's mishandling of the situation which will perhaps do a good deal of damage to the child's self esteem."
+1,VERY Old Fashioned Views of Men and Women and Homosexuality,"While this book contains many helpful explanations of what to expect as your children grow it also contains WILDLY outdated depictions of men and women. Women are only described as working in the home - cleaning and baking. Men are described as working ceaselessly outside the home and having no time for children. The book was originally written in the 70s and it shows!In today's world where 70% of women work outside the home I found these depictions off-putting. I mean, wow, when I was a kid (and i'm 45) my mom worked outside the home.The greatest ding against the book though, is it's offensive depiction of homosexuality as a condition worthy of 'immediate psychological attention'. I am not gay, am married and have two children but if either of my sons are gay, I will support them and their choices with all my heart - not send them to a psychiatrist!"
+2,[...],"As the author of [...] I recommend Your Child's Self-Esteem with all my heart.Until my book was out I told my clients, readers and workshop participants to read Briggs book. Although I treat tantrums differently, I find most of what Briggs said over 30 years agostill in line with my own guidance. She was way ahead of her timeand for the most part the book will give you everything you needto know about your child's self-esteem and more."
+2,best parenting book,This was the best parenting book we ever read. It teaches you how to tune in and listen to your child and really hear what they say and don't say. I now give this to everyone I know who has a child.
+2,Awesome Kids Drum Set!!!,We bought this drum set for our 4yr old son & he loves it! It was easy to assemble & it is very stable. It produces great sound & it will last for years!
+2,Two sides to every coin,"'The most dangerous man alive'? Doubtful...more like an individual who proves how influential environment is on forming of human character. If you read this book and don't in some small way sympathize with the human being that is Charles Manson then you're less human than the 'monster' he is purported to be. Inevitably there is bias and self indulgent perspectives conveyed here; the writing is relatively average as well though it flows smoothly & does compel one to turn the page, even with droopy eyelids. At least it is an answer to the best seller written by the man who was most instrumental in putting Manson behind bars; at most it's as close to a confession the literary world will probably ever see from Mr. Manson."
+1,"""Manson"" -Not in his own words by a long shot","Nuel Emmons, ex-con, aspiring journalist and two-faced acquaintance of Charlie, covers no new ground in this book.Emmons states himself in the preface that he wasn't allowed to take notes or record Charlie during his interviews with the famous prisoner. Therefore, the title is misleading. It should read ""Manson, in Emmons' words"". More of the same rhetoric espoused by Bugliosi and the establishment.For a better, fresher look at Manson- check out ""Charles Manson Superstar"" on VHS."
+1,I don't believe Manson had anything to do with this.,"Ok, if your a Manson collector of course you have to have this, but otherwise it is not even a good read, let alone Manson's words.Buy it if you are collecting, but read Helter Skelter or the Family for a better read."
+1,totally untrue,"""Charles Manson in Nuell Emmons's Words"" anyone who's seen or heard Manson interviewed, knows his lingo and knows those aren't his words."
+1,Most Dangerous Man Alive...Yeah right!,"To label Charles Manson ""The Most Dangerous Man Alive"" is a farce. He is now a rambling senile idiot/inmate stored away at San Quentin. He is better known as a prolific liar than a prolific writer. This book well written, therefore it could not have come from his words or hands. Then again, he has always used others to do his bidding via murder or writing. Believe what you want but I believe it is pure horse manure, although entertaining."
+1,Fabrication... Squeezing the cash out of MAC...,"I've communicated with Charlie on more than one occasion.The man does not write nor talk like this book reads.End of story.However, his written word is legible, unlike what someone wrote in their review, some of it is a little hard to read because he's about 71 years old now and I would imagine his hands tremble a bit...But about this book...Waste of money.The ReVeReNd"
+2,FICTION? I THINK NOT,"I HAVE READ ALL MEDIA EXPOSED IDEAS OF THE STORY OF MANSON AND HIS SO CALLED FAMILY.I JUDGE ALL AS HUMAN FIRST AND ALL OTHER THINGS ON CHARACTER.I NEVER BELIEVED THAT HE WAS A HIPPIE CULT LEADER,NOT THAT HE FORMED THIS FAMILY, AND BELIEVE HE KILLED NO ONE.THIS WAS JEERED BY MANSON HIMSELF BUT I BELIEVE THIS IS THE CLOSEST REVELATION TO EXPOSE THE WAY IT CAME ABOUT OUT OF THE MEDIA.1967, MANSON ASKED NOT TO GO TO SOCIETY.HE MET FEW INSTRUMENTAL PEOPLE HE HUNG OUT WITH. HE WAS SHY OF SEX. HE WAS IGNORANT AS TO HOW THINGS WERE. HE WAS INTO BING CROSBY, NOT BEATLES AND HELTER SKELTER.ONE OF THE GIRLS CREATED THAT BY HERSELF.IF IT HAD STAYED IN WHAT WAS HIS RELEASE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN O.K. BUT TOO MANY PEOPLE JOINED THEM AND THE LOVE AND PEACE ERA, REVOLVED TO BIKERS, WEAPONS ,THEFTS. THAT WAS NOT THE PLAN. TRYING TO KEEP UP EXSISTANCE, SOME PEOPLE DID NOT WANT TO STAY IN THE VALLEY. THEY BRANCHED OUT, BROUGHT OTHERS IN AND CHAOS EVOLVED."
+1,WHAT??? GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!,"Hell, I'm not even going to read this book before I tell you all what I think! No reason to waste my time reading ANYTHING written by an animal like Manson.I'm kind of in to learning more about infamous cases like Manson's...but I'd like to hear THE TRUTH about what happened. And the criminals themselves usually do NOT tell the truth. They usually do have a way of detaching themselves, if you will, from the identity they had when they committed or instigated whatever the heck the crime was. So if I read on one of the reviews, that it doesn't sound like Manson...Gosh, why on earth am I not surprised!Hey...for a good laugh, I guess this would be OK to read...just to see how a beast like Manson operates.But I give this one star...like I said, consider the sanity of the source of information in this book...and do your best to not believe it unless someone in their right mind can confirm it.Otherwise, enjoy!"
+1,Manson... in someone else's words,"While this is a fairly well written book anyone that has ever been connected to Manson, Manson's followers, or the Manson case has said there was no way that Charles Manson had ANYTHING to do with this book.First of all, Manson, while speaking makes NO sense whatsoever.Secondly, If anyone has ever seen Manson's written word, not only does it not make any sense, but it's not legible.Third, The ""frame"" that the wording is in, does not sound like anything I have ever seen, read, or heard from Manson.Fourth, Manson himself has denied having anything to do with this book since it was being written, through publication, through all the years since.Some of the information in this book is factual, based upon trial transcripts, and conversations that are documented elsewhere. However the words that are attributed to Manson, in my opinion were the author's own words. Not a bad read, but not something I would recommend to someone looking for the 'truth'."
+2,excellent find,"very interesting book. was one of those you do not want to put down. it gave a different perspective of the happenings of the manson family. however, one must keep in mind it was recorded from what charles manson believed happened. great book."
+2,a greater understanding of a sick mind,"Nuel Emmons is the author, so these are his words. He only translates into readable print what Charles Manson is trying to relate to us. I have no sympathy for Manson, being where he is, as he is a grown man and is responsible for his own actions. He cannot blame his childhood for the mistakes he made as an adult.However, I do feel sorry for Charles Manson, the child. Growing up, he was totally confused, and I do have sympathy for him at that stage of his life. However, anyone with even a SHRED of common sense, knows you cannot think like the adult Manson and get away with it for long."
+2,"Manson Shows True Power Over His ""Family""","Manson shows it power and raps about his feelings over what really happend in 1969. In my opionion this book was chilling and addicting. If you want to witness the true power of manson and is words, read this book"
+2,A story with a nice twist that will leave you thinking,"Mike Connors was in the wrong place at the wrong time and now he is talking to Blue. Blue has something special to share with Mike, Blue is a serial kiler who is stalking the people of the small town where Mike lives. Blue wants to shre his thoughts and feelings with Mike, but Mike doesn't want to know. Mike is also making Blue angry - something that he really doesn't want to do. This gripping book will keep you glued to your seat from the opening scene to the spine tingling twist at the end of the story. An intense read that will leave you thinking long after you have turned the last page and closed the book."
+2,What's New Pussycat?,"I first heard Miss Kittin (or Caroline Herve) on Felix Da Housecat's album `Kittenz and Thee Glitz' where her deadpan vocals dominated `Silver Screen Shower Scene', the best song on that album. She is also from that same electroclash scene as Chicks on Speed and Tiga.`I Com' is her second album and is more club-friendly then her previous outing. The beats are more in your face and her sense of irony is stronger, with track 2 `Requiem for a Hit' in particular standing out. First half of the album is excellent, it does takes some more listens to get into the second half. Another good reason for owning this album is the inclusion of the video for `Professional Distortion'. An album for the suicidegirls.com generation."
+1,Pretentious Drivel,"People often rave about how great this album is -- I really don't see the appeal. At the risk of sounding simplistic, this CD is full of pretensious songs for pretentious people. Bad melodies, not catchy at all, very little edge. Awful. There is so much good music out there, I can't fathom why one would listen to this."
+1,"so many good music out there, why wasting our time and money","As somebody else wrote earlier, it is so much great music out there that these I.Com tracks sound awfully poor and dry to me; maybe if that album would have appeared in the 90s it'd have sounded slightly more surprising, but just a few weeks before Björk releases Medulla, and definitely late after the Chicks on Speed albums (and without even 10% of their musical imagination) Miss Kittin with her new release is making electronic music sound like a joke, and conceived for people who never heard about Warp, Rephlex and the intelligent vast worlds of true electronica. To avoid."
+2,Don't listen to that bad review!!,"I thought twice about buying this because of that horrible review... SOOOO GLAD i got this cd now! Way better music and more singing less ""talking"" (talk/singing-samples). Miss kitten shows us that she can make more than electroclash and techno beats. Other than #2 (dance) and #4 (rock)this cd is more TRIP HOP than anything. While i would never compare it to baxter or dot allison I WOULD say many of those fans might like this. Much more intelligent and sad feeling than album 1, not as dancy."
+2,"Ms Kittin, always on the cutting edge.","I have been waiting a long time for this record and although I love Miss Kittin, I must admit I did not enjoy it as much as I enjoyed Radio Caroline 1. Although the beats and transitions are not as smooth(as in the former), the cd is good, and its apparent that Miss kittin is exploring her german side.This album's nature as cutting edge electronic music emerges after a couple of listens."
+1,anthology,This book is an anthology of 3 books I had already read. I do not knowingly purchase anthol;ogies. O would not recomend this book unless yoy want all 3 books in one.
+1,"Beware, this isn't a new book.",I was pretty disappointed when I purchased this book because I thought it was the next book in the series. Instead it is just a compilation of the previous 3 books one after another.
+1,Cheating,"David Weber uses a trick in this book that I think is cheating at writing, and not in a good way. One chapter ends with the main characters in dire straits, and then the next one starts with them having overcome the problem without any explanation. Did he get tired of writing or is he just inept?Otherwise I'd say that I would recommend the book to readers age 12-16. To an adult the characters seems a trifle ""fantastic""."
+2,Three Great Books in One!,Empire From the Ashes tells a great story. This reprint worth buying if you don't already own the three paperback versions. Where's the fourth book? I've put it on my list of Weber books worth waiting for.
+2,the nay-sayers are nuts,"I've been reading SF for just over 65 years. My SF library runs to 1800 volumes. While Empire From the Ashes may have been one of Weber's early works, it simply sparkles with imagination. If you don't enjoy it, find another genre to read. He has grown greatly in the conversations between characters (in Safehold, they are amazingly good), but they are just fine in the Dahak trio. I have recently finished reading Asamov's Foundation pentology (including the Robot inclusions) and six of Heinlein's best. Neither of them can touch Weber's attention to detail, and INTELLIGENT conversations between characters who are at the top of Safehold's heirarchy and therefore intelligent. The monologues are so good they can bring an unexpected lump in the throat. If all you want is car-chase type reading, you may skip pages, but if you want a brilliant read from a great SF writer, Weber is your guy."
+2,Talk about Twists and turns...,"It was a pretty good Sci Fi book. When taken as a series, there are some great twists and turns. I liked the bio-enhancements that the characters get. The concept is very interesting to think about. There is a theory on how the human race came to earth, as well as a war going on in space unknown to those on earth. I think that any Sci Fi fan will enjoy reading this story."
+2,What an enjoyable read.,"One of the Best Books for an introduction to Sci/fi writing. When I first read this book years ago I said that to a friend of mine, and it still holds true today. One of the very few books i will read over again every year or two. Thankfully its just as good then as well. If you want an enjoyable read, that leaves you smiling at the end this is it."
+2,How many times have I read this?,"I really don't know.Just finished re-reading it again, and still cried in parts, and was still left with a broad smile at the very end. (Like other readers, my paperback versions no longer have covers, and even this hardback is getting beaten up)The only disappointing part is that he isn't still writing in this universe.I asked him about it when I saw him at a convention in Denver a few years ago, and he said that this universe was pretty tied up at a good stopping point, and that he has so many other projects that he is less likely to go back to it. (I'm paraphasing).That is truly disappointing, because although I love most of his other books (I stopped reading Honor at about 12), this is his best work.Oh well...I only have to wait 5 more months for the next Merlin book."
+2,Fun but feels like an outline,"While I couldn't put it down - I feel like I just finished a LONG outline. Great concepts throughout, makes me want to get out the telescope and look at the moon again and say ""what if"".Weber's style reminds me of WEB Griffin or Beowulf - each chapter peeking in on an hour in the action, spread over months or years, villains or heros dispatched with alacrity and gore. This could have been a framework for a whole series of books in the hands of another author, perhaps delving deeper into the characters and the worlds. But I certainly appreciate the classic scifi visions."
+2,Good stoner blues,"It's about time that stoner rock acknowledged it's british blues/blues-rock/psychedelic/acid rock/hard rock roots. Good riffs, nice bluesey vocals, that's all I gotta say."
+2,Great Ep,"this rocks they are right now one of the best bands out. Mirror Spirit is one of the best songs to come out in a long time. The only band out that is better then these guys right now is silvertide, and possibly Rose Hill Drive. Sounds like classic 70's 60's rock and roll. The singer has a great voice, I believe his name is Eric Shea and there lead guitarist is a girl but she can really play. Expect to see these guys again because this completly rocks out. Rock and Roll is here to Stay.down below is a list of all the bands true rock fans should check out. New bands here to save the scene.The DarknessJetHurricane PartyParchman Farm (Only have an ep out but it rocks and you can find it here on amazon.)Rose Hill Drive ( have an ep out but not on amazon. They toured with Van Halen and completly rock and the guitarist is incredible.)SupagroupTokyo DragonsYoung Heart AttackBlack Keysand the best new band Silvertide"
+1,huh?,"Why would I choose to listen to this when I already own every Black Sabbath album, and every Blue Chear album? I mean-it sounds like a cover band pretty much. But they will fare well in a music industry that does not favor creativity over a fashionable rehash. Such is life."
+1,"CURVED, NOT STRAIGHT","I bought these Trim Toenail Clippers because of ""NJMOM's Review"" above. NJMOM stated these clippers are ""STRAIGHT"" not ""CURVED"", WRONG, these clippers are CURVED! I emailed Farm & Home Supply Center for a ""RGA Number"" to return these clippers and never got one. I'll keep them but I'm not happy.If you want a straight cutting blade toenail clipper, these are not the ones. Get the Tweeezerman ones."
+2,One of the Top Ten for any Gnostic Library,"THE SECRET BOOKS OF THE EGYPTIAN GNOSTICS by Jean Doresse is another great scholarly work free from ""New Age"" claptrap & commercialist distortion. The book is particularly relevant as French author Doresse was literally one of the first Westerners to actually see the original Nag Hammadi texts discovered in 1947. Although Doresse is a Christian proponent with a thinly veiled hostility to Gnostic tradition, he provides a wealth of reference material and, like Kurt Rudolph, indicates a possible interaction with Gnostic beliefs and Paganism--particularly in Alexandria, the motherland of Gnostic Paganism. This book is a MUST READ for any serious student of the origins and practices of Gnostic Philosophy.Gospel of Judas and Other Gnostic Secrets Revealed"
+1,FRUSTRATED!,I had TWO of these products sent to me and BOTH of them were inoperatable and the packaging on one of them was open...ughhhh...VERY disappointed not to mention frustrated!
+1,Great For First Timers,"While the flexability is nice this uses non standard triple a batteries which is uncommon for most vibrators. Size is actually a little small and no twisting inside, I would recommend this to ladies who like it small or first timers."
+2,THE book on this unique style,"If you are researching illumination of Spanish Codex and manuscripts this is the book to have. There are only two books written in English that cover this unique style; the other book on Spanish medieval illumination is:Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination. The quantity and quality of the pictures in ""The Illuminated Manuscripts..."" make the price worth it. Spanish 10-11th century illumination is quite separate and unique from the rest of Europe using lively imagery, repeating patterns and vivid color combinations. This book captures the spirit of Spanish medieval artwork and shows the world the finest examples of this form."
+1,Thoughts on A Modern Magician,Sadly both A Modern Magician & it's sequel A Calculated Magic have not aged well. They both feel very 80's
+1,Amerock BP26127-2-ORB Oversized Manor Knob 2-Inch ...,I had an unusual time trying to get this product. Recieved wrong item. Never did get what I wanted.
+2,An extremely good picture book.,The photos of the book are breathtaking and the book gives a good overview of Celtic art spanning the Celtic period. However the reader should bear in mind that the book is not comprehensive. Books available in German such as the Praehistorische Bronzefunde series give one a glimpse as to how wildly creative the Celts were especially in all of the art in general of Hallstatt period and of the variety of of styles found on fibula in the La Tene period. I highly recommend one with a serious interest in Celtic art to continue to search for more source material in addition to this book. However if one were to own one book as an overview of Celtic art I would recommend this book as one of the books to have.
+1,Pet Groomer,I believe the pet groomer would be better if it were smaller as it is difficult to hold. The pin brush head bristles are too hard. The large head makes the suction too strong for my dogs comfort. (I have 8 dogs from 10# to 90#)
+1,nothing new and not a lot of meat,There isn't anything new to be found in this text that hasn't been covered more thoroughly in other texts. The topics covered seemed glossed over without any meat or substance. Skip this one for more up to date books.
+1,Book to basic,"This book was very disapointing, and misleading. Like for example wing chun has no high kicks but you will see one in this book. enough said"
+2,Another fun Rudy Maxa DVD,"We have enjoyed all of the Rudy Maxa DVD travel series, especially in BluRay. The programs help when viewed prior to travel and are most enjoyable post-travel. Rudy captures and best of every location. He also enjoys food and beverage, which we appreciate in our household."
+1,very poor,would not buy it.Not worth the money.Did not tell me all the things that I could see in the cities.Would not recommend to anyone.
+2,Best of Travel: San Francisco Seattle Vancouver,The video quality is outstanding. Watching this video gives the viewer a glimpse of 3 very interesting cities as seen by Rudy Maxa. The video definitely entices the viewer to want to visit these cities. It is a great travel video.
+2,Excellent novel with a different focus,"Venus Johnson seems to have is going on. SHe has a good career, a doctor for a boyfriend and long pretty hair. But she is not happy. Venus decides to make some changes and the first thing to go is the boyfriend, then the hair. Cutting off the hair is not easy. As any black woman can tell you, its hard being a slave to the hair. You know the horror stories, of the pressing comb, perms, and hours at the hair salon, but it seems your hair can dictate your self worth. This was happening with Venus. It was fun to read the reactions of others to her new look, new attitude. I found this book to be very interesting. THe characters were funny, interesting and someone you know you already know. It was also encouraging to watch Venus come to terms with herself, her life and her relationships. This was a very interesting read. One I highly recommend"
+2,More than just hair,"The author is smart. If you name a book, ""Nappily Ever After"" you're gonna trick hair conscious women (which is practically every woman) into reading your novel. But is it really about hair?The basis is about hair but the message the author is trying to convey is about finding who you are and being comfortable with that. The author is a very good writer and storyteller. She took a very basic idea and made it into a very entertaining story with a lesson. A lot of people can't do that very well. It's just a simple lesson that most women can relate too. Nothing deep or philosophical (we have Octavia Butler for that) but a lesson about being comfortable with who you are.I give it 4 stars: It's a nice story.... good airplane read, poolside read, whatever. I just don't care for the characters that much. Kandi and Clint are really mean."
+2,Kept my interest,"""Nappily"" was entertaining!. However, the characters of Venus and Khandi worked my nerves. Both were shallow and had agendas. A lot of time was spent on Venus and her ""finding herself"" which is what we need to do from time to time, but so much time was devoted to this. We were privy to the main characters' thoughts which was an insight into each of them.The book's opening left you ""hanging"". I surprised by the ending. I give the writing a four (which is what reviews are about?). I was not bored!"
+2,Entertaining and informative,"Venus is a sista that has it going on in every way. She has a good job, live in boyfriend and long pretty hair. Out the blue one day, Venus goes to the beauty salon and instructs her stylist to cut her hair off then she sends her boyfriend on his way. Wonder what cause this? Venus is in search of her independence. This is an outstanding debut. God's Blessing's to the author."
+1,Uneven,"While the author does a good job of illustrating the personal ""good hair vs. bad hair"" trauma of black girls everywhere (myself included), too much of this novel is bogged down in romance novel cliches to make the overall plot resonate."
+1,Disappointed,"I was very disappointed with the book because it touched on a lot of issues that we as black women deal with, but it never really addressed them. The title is very misleading and to me doesn't even really match with the storyline. I got the impression that maybe as she was finishing the book she got tired and kind didn't really put forth an effort to give the book a meaningful ending. I was very disappointed with the ending and thought it could have been much better. The rest of the storyline jumped around and the plot just didn't make a lot of sense at times - what one thing had to do with another wasn't clear. Like I said, the book touched on a lot of good issues, but provided no good resolution for the characters."
+1,a very poor attempt!!,"This book is basically a bunch of recycled self help ideas tossed at the AA woman under the guise of a catchy title. I didn't make it half way and had to throw it down vowing not to crack the cover of that mess again. That book was rambling and was boring about the same old crap. Man problems, looks, and nothing about real feelings. It's just not my type of book. If you have just gotten out of a bad relationship like this one, then this book is for you. But for those who are not, move on down the cyber shelf!!I heard about this book on different AA hair discussion boards. Those who said it was great, I don't suppose you read much or you only read these types of books. This book is very sad and doesn't deserve the praise it gets."
+1,... Ever After,"C'mon. We've all read this stuff before: E.Lynn Harris. Bebe Moore Campbell. Terry McMillan. Ad Nauseum. And most have done it better. I don't know any black people who talk or act like these characters. They were like cardboard cartoon people. For all of her talk about ""cutting off"" her hair, Venus still was NOT NAPPY!! She had finely textured hair, for goodness sakes! She was even compared to Jada Pinkett by one of her close friends! The title was a ..., and I felt cheated as I read the book. As a matter of fact, I skipped to the end. Don't buy it, rent it from the library if you must."
+2,Not exactly what I expected........,"but I had to make the time to finish the book to make sure that I wasn't missing anything. At times I felt there was something else that needed to be said to complete the story. Maybe for me, the author should have started with some background, instead of when the character cut off her hair, and then after she cut her hair she should have made her proud and not afraid of what others had to say about her, this should have been about her feelings and only about her feelings about her hair."
+2,thought provoking,"I read this book for the second time, this time with my bookclub and I have to up my rating, one whole star. Talking about this book in a group with women who have experienced the same feelings as Venus and Kandi was an enlightening experience. I can see where the author was going with the faulty ending. I can respect her choice for giving Clint to the other woman. Sometimes life happens that way and isn't truth stranger than fiction."
+2,Well written and kinda true!!!,"This book had a lot of truth to it. A lot of us women take our issues to our hair, and it is not an ethnic thing. Tyson Edwards, the egocentric character, had it pinned just right. However, I was a little miffed that Venus Johnston, who had it going on in every other respect, had to feel that she needed to do something drastic to bring distinction to herself. I really don't think cutting her hair was going to have much of an impact like she thought it would. I understood her plight with Clint Fairchild, but rushing him wasn't going to make it happen any better or sooner. The character I really felt sorry for was Kandi, she was in a no good triangle with one man and then got involved as the rebound with another. She was the one that should have cut her hair off. Trisha Thomas did a dynamite job with bringing this to full circle for us and showing that a woman doesn't have to rely on her vanity to make it in life."
+2,Very good book!,"This book was breath taking. Trisha did an outstanding job in writing this story. I enjoyed reading this book. Although I read this book 3 months ago, I still can remember how everything took place in the end. I recommend this book to all my friends, loved ones, and family members. It is definitely something to keep on the shelf."
+2,NItty Gritty-This book gets to it...,"Nappy... this book gets down to the nitty gritty. Venus and Kandi are so real. I could see myself in both characters. I think many black women are like Venus, independent, take charge, and wish or have tried (as I have) cutting their hair off. Kandi, on the other hand, is what we have to at least appear to be to black men so that we are considered attractive- long hair, sexy, somewhat dependent, emotionally needy, and not intimidating. If you want to read a book that is not only pleasurable to read, but infused with a realistic look at the lives of young black women then I think you will enjoy this one."
+2,Cute! Light reading but a lot of fun.,"For those not familiar with black America this is a great introduction--especially into the whole hair issue. (You cannot understand a black woman if you don't understand black hair and all its issues). If you are already clued in, then this is a great little vignette on a set of topics that can loom quite large in the lives of many black American women--hair, skin colour, and the quest for a decent man.I enjoyed this book a lot. I read it in one sitting, way into the wee hours of the morning, because I couldn't put it down. I since lent it to my sister who got a message of self-empowerment out of it. She then lent it to a friend who loved it, and it is now in the hands of a friend of hers!That said, this is not capital L Literature, but it is fun."
+2,Kept me glued.,"Nappily Ever Afer was an outstanding book. I couldn't put the book down for two day's straight. Khandi reminded me of a lot of black women I know, beatiful but very insecure about them selves. I was very glad to see Venius found herself at the end. I couldn't understand for the love of me why a woman would want to force a man to marry her the way she did. I guess I learned a thing a two about the way women think when reading Venus' thoughts. This was a very intresting book, I'll be looking forward to reading the author's next novel."
+2,It's the message,"This is all about the message. The madman, The lighthouse keeper. I know it all sounds strange and all that, but listen to the words. It may just give you hope!"
+1,"Very, very cute.","If you like cute. It's okay, but you have to waid througha lot of syrupy, cloying, well, Canadianess. This stuffwould be great on Sesame Street."
+1,Bad Muslim,"There are many good Muslims. Unfortunately, the author, Mr. Mamdani is not one of them. He is one of those verbal terrorists who continues to blame America and Israel for his own disastrous failures and the inability of the Arab and Muslim world to get past the 15th century. The chapters on America and Israel's Genocidal activities are filled with such ridiculous points that any 9 year old could refute them.If you would like to read a pathetic comedy, this is the right book. However, it is more of a waste of good trees. Mahmood is just another leftist professor who continues to criticize and abuse the hand that feeds him, America. He is no different than the troubled child who abuses his wonderful parents, and his silly book proves it.Irwin N. Graulich"
+1,"Good Muslim, Bad Muslim","This book was a very poorly written effort in my opinion. Additionally, the author would have you believe that the terriorism that exists today is the fault of the U.S and the protestants that make the U.S. their home. It would seem that the author alines himself with Osama Bin Laden and those who wish to control the middle east. It's hard for me to imagine that this man is a professor at Columbia University. Instead of wasting his time here, he needs to return to his own country for the purpose of educating his own people."
+1,"Good idea, bad execution","This is the first book by Alastair Reynolds I have read. I must say I was disappointed. The idea behind the book is interesting. But Reynolds' writing is pedestrian at best. The pacing is terrible. The characterizations are thin. The book drags for hundreds of pages, then falls apart in the last 50. It seems like the editor got nervous at the length and told AR to wrap it up quick-smart.I would read other books by AR if they were given to me, but I won't be buying any others."
+2,Absolutely AWESOME!,"Usually I write a review only if I dislike something about a book. I rarely bother to write good reviews, because every book gets so many of them. In this case, however, I have to make an exception. For any fan of hard science fiction, ""Pushing Ice"" is AWESOME! It's got everything: realistic characters, solid physics and astronomy, believable near-future society (circa 2050), glimpses of far future society (circa 20,000 A.D.), some REALLY far future, aliens which are somewhat comprehensible, aliens which are completely beyond comprehension, rivalry, broken friendships, betrayal, marooning in space (on multiple levels), struggle for survival, etc. Even asteroid mining and that perennial ""stranded in space"" trick - using electric motors as generators :)"
+1,Boring Characters,"I really enjoy the science in science fiction, and believable characters. I have watched the movie Aliens many times and I have always wondered why you would pick really stupid people to go into space. Is there going to be a shortage of smart people in the future? Are we going to rely on a bunch of idiots to take us into the far reaches of space? Is mister Renolds watching too many soap operas on TV?"
+1,Boring Ice,"I usually enjoy the thrill of grand space operas. No suspense in this one though. Everything was totally predictable. The conflict between Svetlana and Bella was tedious; the aliens were somehow uninspired. I enjoyed a couple of his other books, but this one was far too long and uneventful."
+1,Confusing,"Musk Dogs...Fountainheads..and a spaceship that's been on the grill to long..Two crabby women that fight for 50 freakin' years or is 18,000 years! Yes I finished the book..I know why some wanted to leave the ""structure"".Granted the first part of the book is full of promise, chasing down Janus and the problems that ensue...but then the wheels fall off. Read the first 1/3 of the book then pick up something else."
+2,Enjoyable and mind-expanding,"Enjoyable ride through time from modern ages to the far far future of the universe. The action starts out slowly enough as the crew begin their journey but it builds speed with a nice deliberate pace. The scope and depth of the book accelerate inevitably and irresistibly along with the central characters themselves. One of my favorite aspects of the book is that it is paced very much like climbing a mountain. Just when you reach what appears to be the peak, you realize there is even more to come, beyond what you had previously imagined.The physical description of the effects of close-to-light travel is also quite enjoyable and is one of the features one would expect from Reynolds, as a former scientist and a noted hard-sci-fi writer. I tend to have a soft spot for stories that follow human civilization through a rapidly accelerating future history, in particular those that explore technological singularity or singularity-like events, and this one satisfies."
+2,Very impressive,"This is the best scifi novel I have read for a while, goes above and beyond the author's revelation space series. It has real characters, good description of spaceflight in the next few decades, a mystery which really shocked me when revealed (didn't see that coming), plus big ideas and revalations about intelligent life in the universe. Everything fits together perfectly, highly recommended."
+2,Space Opera it isn't...it's better than that,"I've read Century Rain before this and thought that it was a rather average experience.Pushing Ice however had me absolutely hooked. Like other reviewers, I'll grant to have seen better character interaction elsewhere, but as alvays with good SF, it's really all about the setting and the plotline, and as a first encounter novel this ranks among the best.If you've enjoyed Peter Hamilton - the current master of Space Opera - but found him a bit long-winded and liked Arthur C. Clarke, but found him a bit too nerdy, you might give this one a try.It's been a while since I've had a reading experience that really made me loose myself to the story, but ""Pushing Ice"" did the trick. And then in one volume....IMO, there's too much crap in the space opera genre. Insofar this can be considered space opera - which I really don't think it is - this is definately a gold nugget."
+2,By a true scientist!,"An exciting science fiction novel that pushes the limits of scientific imagination. Mr. Reynolds has a Phd in Astronomy and worked for The European Space Agency for 13 years. Now, he is a full time science fiction writer. This novel explores behavior of humans when presented with arduous undertakings and reveals our darkest fears and how we try to cope with them in our unique way. In a science fiction frame, Reynolds tries to state that what is wired in us is not pure evil or pure goodness but a mix of them both. How much of each component you have in you will determine your course of actions and makes who you are. Because I'm a total geek, I loved it. Give it try and you might love it too. @shakirbahzad"
+2,Enjoyable Read,"Best SciFi book I've read in some time. I'm hoping that Mr. Reynolds comes up with some sequels.As for those who have problems with the science: maybe you would be happier reading a textbook. I'm sure I'm not qualified to declare that this book is SciFI, Hard SciFI or just a work of fiction, but I enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone willing to not grouse about the science.My only complaint is that it was not available on Kindle."
+2,Turn on to this radio book.,"A wonderful pictorial book about transistor radios, 175 of them, not only photographed but put in the context of fifties and sixties design. The spread on 60-61 shows six radios mixed with close-up photos of chrome styling from fifties cars. I loved the chapter on design with its photos of grills and lettering, even a spread on 9-volt batteries.This is the kind of book that Chronicle do so well, interesting subjct, well designed and printed all for the general reader. If you collect these radios you will certainly want to have a copy but don't expect to get lots of technical detail or a price guide. For that have a look at 'Collector's Guide to Transistor Radios' by Marty and Sue Bunis, plenty of text about seven hundred models, some photos and that all-important identification and price information."
+1,The Album Cover Picture is incorrect,"The album cover picture for this page is incorrect. See other offerings of ""Spanish Eyes"" by Paul McDermand for the correct image.The music is wonderful, however!!!!"
+2,Amazing book on Life!,"When Reich wrote this book in the early 50's He was supposed to have gone mad. After a first read of the book, you will find He was unusually lucid, much more than Nietzsche himself in the account of a Life ruling principle.Do not be afraid of any comment. Just enjoy reading it!"
+2,a must read book!!!,heavy to read!! still worth it to get to understand how institutions and the masses function over individual persons willing to change our paradigms!!
+1,translation,"Even thou I enjoyed the art, the book wasn't in english. I wanted to read and understand about the art, to bad."
+1,Beware of the size of this book!,"Beware of the size of this book!If you are expecting to receive a regular size art book, you will be extremely disappointed. The book measures 7.5 x 9 inch and is thinner than my pinky finger.However, if you are just interested in the content, there is a lot to look at and to read."
+2,My Dali Introduction,"Dali is a great beginner's book to him. I love his art, but am not really a huge or knowledgeable art fan.Chock full of pictures and a little history it was a great buy. No I know what the names of his art is and can start looking for his prints."
+2,Dali is DA MAN,This book is awesome! Dali is no doubt one of the greatest artists of the 20th century! Smoked some bud too no doubt!! hehe
+1,Art of Dali,I liked the book. The mix of explanations of the painting and his life was very descriptive. I learned a lot about his friends and famliy. The book just reminds me that in every genius there's a lunatic.
+2,Everything You Want From Dali and More,"This book is the definitive look at Dali. I own a few other of his books but this one blows the out of the water. The only negative aspect about the book really comes down to my opinion. Some of my favorite paintings are fitted onto a page with 3 others making them a little difficult to see the extreme detail. While others get their own page but in my humble opinion didn't deserve it. While reading or just skimming through the paintings its awesome all the way through. The book is in chronological order so you can see his progress throughout his life. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, even if you don't like Dali's style, there is so much in here that you'll find something. I've spent dozens of hours looking through it, finding something new each time."
+2,excellent,"in addition to providing many details about Dali's life, his relationship with Breton and the surrealists, his friendship with Picasso and so on, the book provides the reader with an excellent discussion/analysis/explanation of Dali's artistic/aesthetic choices and of his 'paranoiac-critical method'.This seems to be the definitive book on Dli's paintings."
+2,So far So good!,"I have an office that is a decent size, on the smaller size- but has a very large window and thin walls so it is arctic cold at times. I purchased this heater based on the reviews and the remote control...the remote is great, as is the safety feature. I have only had it a couple of days, but so far I am very happy. I have the thermostat cranked up as high as it will go and the heater on the highest setting and its so quiet I can barely tell its running. My office heats up so quickly my coworkers have been stopping by to warm up!FYI: if the safety button on the back is not pushed in, your heater won't operate. I thought mine was broken until I found this out..."
+2,"This is a nice portable heater,for the office,or den..Is quiet,and good for spot heating.","This portable heater is good for use in your office, den or sleeping area..It is quiet and efficient,and is good for spot heating...please keep away from drapes or rugs,and small children,who might mistake this heater for a toy...Otherwise this is a good deal...Mine came with a remote to adjust setttings more easily...4 star rated..."
+2,Fantastic thermostatic operation!,"This is a fantastic seemingly small heater. But it is a mighty one!!!This heater comfortably warms my main basement room which is approx. 25 feet x 25 feet. I leave it on the medium setting and the thermostat works excellent: the heater does not stay on constantly. The heat temp rises to a nice warm, toasty level; shuts off and when it gets a little chilled, goes right back on. The best heater I have bought! I went thru 4 heaters last winter till I finally found this one that is still functioning!!!"
+1,Jerry Bernstein..DeLonghi Safe Heat heater #DFH550R,"ON/OFF button extremely hard to work, maybe broke. Numbers on temp dial very hard to read. Once you get it going, it works OK."
+1,extremely poor product / non-existent customer service,"this DeLonghi DFH550R heater is an extremely poor product and the customer service is non-existent,doesn't have a physical address or phone number and never gives their names...buyer beware...read their absolutely ridiculous return policy before buying...if you open any package they won't take it back...if you write a truthful negative feedback, they'll be after you like "" ticks on a hound "" !!!"
+2,Beautiful Hair,This makes dull hair look fresh. It's not too much- it's perfect. I highly recommend it for those days when your hair can look somewhat dull- like in between coloring.
+1,Poor sound quality,"The transfer to digital format from the analog source includes all of the tape hiss on this disc. The content is great, but the background noise is too much on my system. I'd look for another title from OP and pass on this one."
+1,Complex controls don't come on after power outage,"I bought this to keep the inside of my RV from freezing up during the week (we use it on weekends). After a power-outage of about 30 minutes, the unit failed to come back on so everything froze up. Since we are prone to brief outages, this was not acceptable. I replaced the Delonghi with a $20 space-heater and have not had another problem."
+1,"Yes, just ok","I bought these at Target too. Yes, they are very big and take up a big space in the cupboard. The handles are terrible because there isn't really a handle on them. Yes, the rubber footing keeps them in place- when you can keep the rubber gasket to stay on. But if you want to hang on to the bowl like to mix up a pie crust, I have other bowls with a great big handle that's so much easier to grab and hand on to while working the dough. And if you want to use a hand mixer with 2 beaters in these bowls, forget it, they're too curved at the bottom. My other set of mixing bowls have a flatter bottom so I can use the hand mixer. There's just too much wrong with these bowls to get much use out of them."
+2,White Plastic Kitchen Bowl Set is amazing!,"I truly love cooking with these bowls. The surface makes clean-up easy and the depth allows for me to throw an unlimited amount of concoctions into it. These bowls and strong and sturdy so that they will last forever and take all the wear and tear of cooking and the dishwasher. Overall, I'm very impressed with this product."
+1,Stained after two uses,"I bought these. After two uses (the first being a french vanilla cake, and the second fudge brownies), they stained from the brownie batter and will not come clean. I figured these would be better quality, since they ARE kitchen aid."
+1,TERRIBLE!!!!,"I had these bowls on my wedding registry and my sister in law ordered them for me. The first time they came, they were all broken and cracked. We thought it was probably during shipping that it happened so we sent away for a replacement. The second set came, and two were in tact, the other one had a crack down the side. I just let it go and continued to use them...well....4 months later, they were stained, they ALL had cracks in them, down the sides, on the bottom (which means that anytime I put liquid in them they leak). They are practically falling apart after 4 months of use. KitchenAid can do better than this...I was very dissappointed!"
+1,Just ok...,"I have had these for a little over a year now. The edges are starting to chip off, and they have been stained a little. They are ok, but not wonderful. I feel like for a Kitchen Aid product, they should be much better."
+2,Compilation of ballads (with a great late night feel),"This volume is a compilation of ballads taken from albums Joe Henderson recorded in the period 1992 to 1997. The music is supurb - Henderson almost whispers through his saxophone - and provides the perfect setting for a pleasant evening. Those who seek a late night CD look no further! Those who wish to explore Henderson's work of the nineties in more detail should consider buying (one of) the albums used for this compilation: ""Lush Life"", ""So Near, So Far"", ""Double Rainbow"", or ""Porgy & Bess""."
+1,Poor Quality,Just bought this toy for my son's birthday. The tower is very top heavy and won't stand up. They give you adhesive strips to stick to your wall/window. If the box wasn't torn by my son this would definetly be returned.
+1,"Cool, but not durable","My little brother just got this for his birthday. It's cool, but will probably be broken in a few days. The pieces that stick to the wall fall off alot. No action figures come with it either. And the bottom half is made of cardboard too--not cool."
+1,Frustrating,My son received this for his birthday and my normally laid back and quite handy husband was never so frustrated in his life putting a toy together. After the 3 or 4 hour labor of putting the thing together the toy would not work properly and my 3 year old son kept crying because he couldn't get the doors or elevators to work. Overall it was a terrible experience and we can't even get the thing back in the box to return it.
+1,Falls apart very easily,I bought this for my 6 year old son and it is very unstable. It falls apart way to easily. We have to lean it up against the wall so he can play with it and it still falls down.
+1,DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY,My son is a HUGE bat man fan. This was a must last christmas.. well we never could get it to stand up right and then bat man wouldnt slide down with out him pushing him the rest of the way. It came apart no matter how easy he was with it. And he lost interest less than a week of tring to make it work. He still wants a bat cave so we bought the older version (that has great reviews)instead this christmas so hopefully this one will be the one to make him happy and my pocket book.
+1,Don't waste your money!,This was a real disappointment. It is incredibly flimsy and poorly made. Will never hold up to its intended play.
+1,Please Don't Buy this Toy,My son loves Batman and was looking forward to playing with this toy. My son is very bright and we could not figure out how to put this toy together properly. It kept falling apart and the directions were very confusing. Please do not waste your money. I wasted 45 dollars on a toy that I couldn't even put together!
+1,Might be OK if your child is older,"My 3 yr old son wanted this batcave SO BADLY. We got it for him and it was pretty frustrating. The parts kept falling off and the elevator has NEVER worked. For 2 days straight he played with it, broke every piece off practically, and came crying to mommy to every few minutes. That was 6 months ago. He pretty much hasn't played with it since. Too bad because he's such a batman freak.Maybe he was just too young for it. If you're buying it for a younger child...beware!"
+1,I've been had!,"This is the only thing my son wanted for Christmas. I was hesitant because I thought it was a bit pricy. But I didn't want to disappoint my son so I bought it. True, the look on his face was worth the money the toy was not. It took a really long time to put the thing together and it has to lean up against a wall to stand. When he uses any of the supposedly ""cool"" features another piece falls off. My son has a long attention span and can play with a toy for a half an hour before moving on to something else. This toy frustrates him after just a few minutes."
+1,What a waste!,"This toy is a disaster. Who ever heard of a toy that you had to tape to the wall to balance. Every time it moves, it falls over or falls apart. This is the last time I will ever buy this type of toy. The worst part is the look of disappointment on my son's face the first time he tried to play with this. You people should be ashamed, it's like stealing our money at our children's expense!!!"
+1,worst toy ever,"I bought this toy for my 4 year old for Christmas and all you have to do is touch it and the pieces fall off. Durability is not even a consideration for this toy. I have never wasted my money on a worse toy than this. I really wanted the other bat cave listed but it is out of production...scary thing is that this is what they replaced it with. Do yourself a favor, don't waste the money I did!!!!"
+1,This toy is not worth the money,"I sure wish I would have read the reviews before I purchased this item! This is really the only toy my 6 yr old son asked for this Christmas! I couldn't believe how flimsy this toy is. There is no way he could even play with it. Everytime we tried to move it, it fell apart! I am very disappointed and do not recommend."
+1,Fun if you can get it to stand up for any lenght of time,"This again is Mattel proving to me that someone is not playing with the toys after they are made. Horrible construction, directions are a nightmare (no words at all and very hard to follow) and they put the flimsy paper piece on the bottom and the ""cave"" components on the top. This not only makes no sense (don't they know batman went down into the cave to get to the computers and all) but it makes the product very top heavy. They actually recommend you glue it to your walls. No toy should be sold that is 42 inches tall and have to be glued to the walls!! All they have to do at Mattel is hire someone with a young child or let a child play with a set and they would have seen it could have been switched around (heavy stuff on bottom) and it would work better. As my kid would say ""DUH"""
+2,Batcave a good buy!,My boys got this for their birthday and I put it together the night before. It is quite large and impressive and my boys' friends found it their most impressive present. One friend thought it was the neatest toy he had ever seen. My sons actaually spent more time playing with their Justice League Watch Tower but this toy was next most popular. They already had all the Batman and sidekicks action figures to go with it so it worked out perfect. My sons still play with it every day. Well worth the money.
+1,Catastrophe Cave!,"The advetising on the box caught my attention so I bought this playset for my son's birthday. It was a complete waste of money! The toy design is terrible! The batcave falls over when played with. The elevator doesn't function properly either. Because of all the malfunctions and collapes, my son lost interest within five minutes of play. If you want your child to have a Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas go with something other than this toy."
+1,"Great idea, poorly engineered","Where were the engineers for this toy, is what I'd like to know. What a great idea it is, but it just doesn't hold up to play. Now, I suppose if you're willing to bolt it into your basement wall, then it would hold up to some strong playtime. However, it is almost completely incapable of withstanding any play whatsoever without collapsing onto the floor. I highly recommend you read all the other reviews on this toy prior to purchase. Definitely needs to go back to the drawing board - ours went back to the store! What a disappointment!"
+1,DO NOT BOTHER,This is toy so frustrating. Very hard to put together and even harder to get the working parts to work without the entire thing falling apart! My son loves batman and this was a gift from his Grammy so he is using it but I had to mount is to a special board to keep from falling into pieces and then tape it together! By next week it will find the dumpster. Waste of time and money and worse yet truly frustrating for my 5 year old..
+2,Imagination at its BEST!,"Yes, this item may be a little tippy. But find a way to attach it temporarily to a wall and it stays just fine. My son plays with this all the time! It is great! He pretends with his Batman, Superman, Spiderman toys and uses his imagination to capture the bad guys! It is a very cool toy and well worth the money."
+1,WORST TOY EVER!,After spending the 30 minutes of my time putting together the hundreds of pieces and placing all the tiny stickers in the correct spots- it fell apart completely! Its a totally unusable toy. The cardboard background doesnt even fit in properly and my son has never touched it due to how unstable and flimsy it is. It is too tall to stand on its own and comes with something to adhere it to the wall! Dont waste your time and money on this horrible product!
+1,"Fun, But Falls Apart","I bought this toy for my son's fourth birthday in September. I did not have problems putting the toy together and initially my son loved it. He and his friends played for hours and hours. The arms and ropes, etc. led to a lot of imaginative play. However, in my opinion the design is flawed and the quality of the toy, in general is very poor. The elevator never worked properly because, after awhile, the height of the toy causes it to sag one way or another and the elevator would get stuck. Also, the elevator was not big enough or offitted to hold the Batman figures, so when my son would put a figure in the elevator, it inevitably would fall over and jam the elevator. We've already thrown the toy out, a few months later."
+1,Batcave - get in touch with mattel,Like most of the other reviews here I bought the Batcave for my four year old and it was a disaster. I paid around 39 for it and see it's now retailing for 9. It just doesn't work. It's a pathetic toy. However I got in touch with Mattel and on the second attempt (they didn't respond first time or didn't get my e-mail) they phoned to offer me a choice of replacement toys. Hope everyone here has done this or will do it - complaining is the only way toy manufacturers will learn.
+1,BATMAN TOYS NEEDS BETTER QUALITY,"I think MATTEL needs to fire the team who makes all the Batman toys, & hire a team of people with quality & creativity in mind. This one of many Batman toys my 6 year old son has, every 5 minutes he comes to me to put the toy back together agian. (I glued together last years modle of the car, the 'wings' always fell off!) the cave is very top heavy, with a flimsy support & backing. If you don't have a permanent wall space to stick this toy on to it will fall as soon as you walk away! Plus there are three pices to this toy that would fall off as soon as I put on that we didn't need anyway."
+1,Very Disappointed ...,"Well - this was my son's #1 request from Santa Claus. Despite the reviews, he brought it to our house. As expected, it is quite flimsy. It is sad to watch my 5 yr old struggle with the elevator while trying to give batman a ride. It is so pathetic how these toy companies take advantage of children, and (their parents!) with such poor quality merchandise."
+1,Waste of money,Horrible toy for a my 4 year old son who is a batman fanatic... flimsy and not durable. Can not get the elevator to work properly always jams up. This toy won't last to long.
+1,Worst Toy Ever = Batman Animated Batcave,"Do not buy this toy. If you are given this toy as a gift, return it for store credit. This is a flimsly and poorly designed stack of platic and paper. The secret door doesn't work, the elevator doesn't slide and toys get stuck in there. The suggested 10"" batman doesn't work with the zip line, bungee or even the elevator. The add says ""Using new adhesive technology, you can set up the Batcave on just about any wall"" so they want us to glue this thing on to a wall.Please don't buy this toy."
+1,JUNK,MY SON SAW THE NEW TV SHOW AND WANTED THE NEW BATCAVE. HE HAD THE ORIGINAL ONE BUT BOTH HIM AND I WERE IMPRESSED WITH THE SIZE. DO NOT LET THIS FOOL YOU. IT IS BUILT VERY FLIMSY. THE PARTS FALL APART EASILY. THE ELEVATOR CANNOT BE USED UNLESS YOU HAVE THE PROPER BATMAN DOLLS TO PUT IN THERE . THE CARDBOARD BACKING FALLS OFF. THE STICKERS ARE A PAIN TO PUT ON. I SPENT 2 HRS ON X-MAS EVE PUTTING TOGETHER THIS CAVE. MY SON HAS IT STUCK IN A CORNER. HE HAS MORE FUN LINING UP HIS ACTION FIGURES ON THE COUCH AND USING HIS IMIGINATION THAN THIS TOY. DO NOT GET IT. THE ORIGINAL BATCAVE IS BETTER. SMALLER BUT BETTER.
+1,Batcave Warning!!! Caution!!!,WARNING!!! CAUTION!!! Parents do not waste your hard earned money or valuable time with this toy. I am the proud father of two boys who were so excited to receive this batcave from Santa. Boy were they disappointed with the substandard quality. This has to be the worst display of a children's toy that I have seen in awhile. I feel that Mattel has stolen from me by misrepresenting this gypsy junk as an actual toy. Please do not purchase!
+1,BAT GUANA!,"This thing is a major piece of junk. It doesn't stick to the wall like it claims. You have to stand to play with it (cause all the cool stuff is at the top), and the extension pieces constantly fall off. I actually screwed it to the wall, but that lasted a whole 10 minutes as it wouldn't stay screwed into the wall. Then the scenery kept falling. Save your money and buy the cool batmobile or something."
+1,"Wrong Bruce, you idiots!","Bruce BANNER turns into THE HULK, not THE BATMAN, morons! It's BRUCE WAYNE who turns into Batman. Maybe this toy would get better reviews if product specialists spent a LITTLE more time researching the list of who transforms into whom.Hulk SMASH stupid Batcave!"
+1,Mattel + Batman = JUNK TOYS!,"Just ""assembled"" the bat cave for my 5 year old. Pathetic construction and workmanship -- half of the gimmics don't work. Another pile of injection-molded plastic parts and stickers that I get to assemble -- what is this thing -- $4 of raw materials + $2 of shipping + $10 of marketing? Garbage. Shame on you Mattel, the only thing worse is the batman figures with the batarangs that take 30 minutes and a blowtorch to get out of the packaging. This batcave will collapse and die within hours of play, I'm sure of it. GARBAGE!"
+1,"Fun For a Few Minutes, Until it needs fixing AGAIN!!","My son really wanted this toy and loves batman, so Grandma splurged on this expensive-for-what-you-get toy. First thing, it's a real bear to set up, and then when you do set it up it is really clumsy and pieces fall off very easily. The boys still had fun playing with it, even when the elevator constantly got jammed. They would have enjoyed it even more if they actually included at LEAST ONE character figure in the darn set. OOOPs, we did not notice until he opened the gift that the action figures used for the set were sold separately. All in all, don't waste your money."
+1,a monumental waste of money,"I bought this batcave for the grandson for Christmas because the older model was no longer available. I was leery about the height of the toy and the bad reviews, and with good reason. Every time I turn around, there's a piece of it that has to be put back on. And I didn't realize until I read the other reviews that there is an elevator. Ours has never worked. My grandson likes the toy, but is getting bored with it, since it's always falling apart and quite a few of the gadgets don't really work. Don't buy this toy!!"
+1,Wish I had read the reviews before purchasing,"We bought this for my 4 year old son for Christmas and I am very sorry we spent our money on it. Putting it together was not fun, but the real disappointment came when it was done and you see what it is. I think it is unrealistic to think that most people will want to or ever allow this toy to be STUCK to the wall with an adhesive (it says not to leave it stuck there for long periods of time - you must remove it from the wall after playing with it - which means this flimsy piece of plastic is now laying on the floor). After playing with it for 10 minutes, the elevator gets stuck. The top keeps falling off, everytime I turn around my son is whining that this came apart or that came apart. I assume I will be super gluing it before long. I feel ripped off as a consumer. Buyer Beware!"
+1,Good Concept. VERY VERY Flimsy,"I got this for my 5 year old. I loved the concept, unfortunatley I never seen such a flimsy toy. We had to super glue everything together because pieces would fall off, this is because there are no snaps to keep levels in place but rather just fits together. Would not buy this toy!!!!!!!!!!! Would not recommend this toy unless your willing to super glue all parts!"
+1,POOR QUALITY,"I have been buying toys for my kids as well as my niece and nephew for 14 years and this is the worst quality toy I've purchased! In fact, I had better quality toys when I was a child. My 3 year old son insisted on having this for Christmas and he loves it despite the fact that we have it leaned against the wall to hold it up. It comes with adhesive but I don't want to risk damaging our walls. It is very top-heavy (the 3-level batcave is help up by a couple light-weight plastic tubes)and, though the idea of all the parts snapping in place is nice, I actually had to glue one part in place so it wouldn't fall in the floor. Speaking of pieces, there are a million of them! The directions could be written better also. I read the other reviews here after my son had his heart set on this toy and wish I could have talked him out of this one. Fortunately, he has enjoyed playing with it despite all its flaws but he got better quality $10 toys for Christmas than this one!"
+1,Don't Buy The Batcave,My 4 year old son received the Batcave for Christmas. I know it is about $40. It took my hubby 1/2 hour to put together - is EXTREMELY flimsy & my son got batman stuck in the bat elevator within the first 2 minutes of using it. Soooooo not worth it. What a let down.
+1,Flimsy...not worth the effort!,"Although, it doesn't break the bank, it is terribly disappointing. It barely stands by itself and is frustrating to both my sons, whereas all the pieces fall off or don't line up properly."
+1,Save Your Money,"I have previously purchased a Ross Berstein book (""Gopher Hockey by the Hockey Gopher"") and found that to be an entertaining read. Not so with this offeringAll Berstein seems to have done is find some of Herb's friends, turned on his tape recorder and then transcibe their comments, verbatim. The print is too small, the words and thoughts are redundant and the small paperback has the look and feel of a self-published work, which it is.The range of interviewees is tiny compared with the breadth of Brooks' life and all the interviews sound the same. There were a few pictures of young Herbie the player. Those are fairly interesting, but I found myself a little disappointed with this offering."
+1,I wish it were a better book,"In the book, author Bernstein notes that he writes 5 books a year. It shows. His books are poorly written: full of irritating grammar and spelling mistakes and lacking even the most basic story development.It's a shame Brooks wouldn't play the big NY publisher game--get an agent and find a talented ghost writer to work with on a memoir--or work with an established sports journalist on a well-researched, thoughtful biography. This book is just a collection of random thoughts from Brooks' friends and family. Many of them say interesting things, but without a persistent interviewer to ask the follow-up questions, few of the anecdotes yield much new insight."
+2,Thrilled! And Warm!,I bought this to help heat a bath off my master bedroom. It works like a charm I run it for twenty minutes prior to hopping into the shower and no more shivering!
+1,"Boring, One Sided, Inaccurate","My review title pretty much says it all.One sided books are fine if not disguised. This book has an agenda, anti Wal-Mart and pro union. Facts contained are presented with all the reasons one should be anti Wal-Mart and pro union. Many facts aren't fact, like the statement that Asda took over J Sainsbury's in 2003 - didn't happen.As the world's largest and most successful retailer there are many more interesting books about Wal-Mart. Fine if you're anti Wal-Mart or pro union.......but don't preach, make a book, let me decide!"
+1,Unacceptable,"The Eurorack was purchased as a portable mixer to tie mics into a camera. The inherent noise in my particular mixer is completely unacceptable. At a very reasonable level using balanced connections the mixer unmistakably colors the sound with a clear sounding ""HISS"". Even when running on batteries and far away from any electronic device the HISS is incredibly loud! Totally unacceptable for my purpose. The unit is now stashed away in a closet, a washed up waste of time!However for those on a budget who desire much greater quality with fewer inputs I HIGHLY recommend a Mackie 402-VLZ3 Four-Channel Compact Audio Mixer. However sometimes fewer inputs are unacceptable. Whatever the case steer clear from behringer!"
+1,Keep looking if you want a portable mixer,"I purchased this unit for its battery powered portable usage. It fails miserably as it produces so much hiss it is unusable. I mean it is poor with a captital P.The phantom power does not work when in battery mode, nor does the clipping LED's. Keep on looking if you want portability."
+2,10 Channel Mixer,I bought this mixer for my husband off his wish list. He was very excited and loves it!!!!!
+2,What's not to like?,"Easy to read yet scholarly. Great illustrations. Space in the margins for notes. Good chapter overviews and summaries. Nice T/F questions to prime the reader. Sources used appropriately. It is truly the ideal textbook.The format, layout, and writing style make this the text that other writers should follow."
+1,take a different class,"After a semester using the text i have come to the conclusion that the authors, Brehm, Kassin, and Fein, leave more questions then answers and that their sub-par sense of humor is more then just a waste of money. After reading certain sections i get the feeling that the authors do not clearly understand the issue at hand, but rather throw 15 different research studies at the topic covering their uncertainty and topping it off with a dire attempt at a joke leaving the reader completely ambiguous."
+1,Attempts at Classification,I'm not sold on social psychology. Part of my issue with this discipline is my personal fight to never let people pigeon-hole me and this seems to want to it on a grand scale. Some of the text does not help one see how issues of individual psychological development tie in to the study of social psychology. This is a great failing because many people no very little about this topic.
+1,waste of money,"the kit doesnt even fit the heater outlet vent on the 75K btu model. half the parts you wont need, just go to a hardware store & buy the ones you need for half the price."
+2,Outstanding Book,"From the persective of a U.S. Army Officer, I highly recommend this book. Mr. Hoiback does an excellent job, in a very concise manner, to describe the linkage between Authority, Intent, and Dissemination of command. He then uses two case studies that show the relationships in the real world.I really appriciated the second case study showing the opening days of WWII in Norway. The case study told the story of COL Erickson who took the initiative to sink a German Cruiser amid the cowardice of the politicians and the inadequate preparations to maintain Norway's neutrality; a story I never read before this book. I would recommend reading the second case study before the first case study discussing the GEN Haig in the First World War. By reading the Second Case study first, I believe that case study one will be easier to follow.Eric"
+2,clifford,this is a very good book for the younger readers. it is straight forward and gives good halloween costume ideas for little kids
+2,Clifford's Halloween,"He's our favorite dog to read about! Any book about Clifford is a hit with my 3.5 year old grand daughter. The 5 month old loves the bright ""red"" dog as well!"
+1,might be a good scanner,"my scanner hasn't worked since the day i took it out of the box, installed the software, and the green light is on but when i hit scan it does nothing! looks like it's a dud. lol."
+1,"Crap, Crap, Crap!!!","There is no other way to put it. All Visioneers are garbage. Purchased my 2nd one (after first one died for no reason after a year) and have experienced many problems. Lately it won't let me scan anything because of an error saying to ""unlock your scanner"". There is no Freakin lock on the darn thing!!! After contacting the company many many times (btw - there customer service sucks! - No telephone number, unless u pay $2 per minute, just a computer-generated machine that unsuccessfully helps you called SARA). I finally put a claim in through the Better Busines Beaureau, there response was that they couldn't send me a new scanner cause it was after 1 year of my purchase, but they would be so kind enough as to let me purchase a new one and give me 25% off of their price (which was probably an elevated price). I told them to kiss off! Anyway - please don't buy this product or any Visioneer product - they Suck!"
+1,Don't buy this scanner,"I loved the slim design and the USB power so I could power it with my notebook's USB port. The software was an upgrade to the other visioneer scanners I've owned over the years, which is easy to use. However after only a few hundred scans, there's a growing progressive distortion on the left side of images as if blackened, resulting in a very poor scan. I'm throwing it away. Buy something else."
+1,Do Not Buy This Scanner,Absolutely the worst software for flatbed scanner I have ever encountered. Scan is slow and softcover lousy. Don't buy
+1,Intentional Obsolescence -- 2011 and it still no drivers!,"Vista has been out for 4 years, I'm up to Windows 7, and they still haven't released a driver update for this scanner!This is what's called planned obsolescence, where they intentionally make something not work so that you have to buy the new version. There's no reason or excuse for Visioneer not to release an update.This was the last scanner I'll ever buy from Visioneer. How can I have any confidence that they won't do the same thing with their new scanners when I upgrade computers again?"
+1,It doesnt work with Vista,"The price was excellent but the standard shipping was very slow. It doesn't work with Vista, no drivers, so is useless to me. I gave it to my son and it works fine with Windows XP. My son has used it to scan pictures for me and it is of good quality."
+1,Save yourself the trouble,"I'm pretty tech savy, and This is by far the worst experience ive had with ANY piece of electronica ever. Dont let the low price fool you, theres a reason for that. The drivers are terrible for this, Uninstalling this scanner requires 4 different programs, tech support charges you money for help (even though I bought this 2 weeks ago), and if you actually get the scanner to work it will take a good 25 minutes to get the 1200 dpi resolution scan. Also the software it comes bundled with (Scansoft Paperport) is horrible, i have 2 gbs of Ram and it ran as if i had 128 mb. the TWAIN compatibility is awful, and it isnt compatible with any third party software. I wish there was something good I could write about this scanner, Aftr 2 weeks I got fed up, returned the scanner and bought an HP. People please do not hurt yourself by buying this awful piece of junk."
+1,Don't buy this scanner,"I was very excited to buy this scanner and was pleased with its size and weight. However, if you have a Vista operating system, like I do, IT WILL NOT WORK! The company told me that they stopped selling this product over a year ago and there are no driver updates available for this product. If you have an older computer and an older operating system this product might work for you. But as for me it was a waste of money!"
+2,Forget The Hype! This is a Great Record!,"Forget that Capitol records killed this band's career by letting the public believe that Klaatu was the Beatles secretly reunited (shame on them)! Forget that the name of this band was taken from a Sci-Fi movie (Like Duran Duran didn't do the same?)! Forget that The Carpenters covered thier best known song! Just forget all that junk, and LISTEN TO THE RECORD! YES! LISTEN! This band should have been BIG! It's sad that they only gained a cult following. There are so many fine elements on this record. Who cares about ths stinking singles charts? Who said good music had to be POPULAR? This is just a great LP. It has stood the test of time, and made it to CD. Thank god somebody in the industry recognizes a classic LP when they hear one. So, they weren't the Beatles...they never claimed to be. And Who Cares? Just Listen to the record. It speaks for itself."
+2,real life hero,just as good now as when i bought the album when it first came out. good diversity in the music. This album was originally thought to be the Beatles reformed.
+2,Klaatu,"It was a replacement for the one that was ""stolen"" by my now ""ex"" about ten years ago...The replacememt was in excellent condition and it was just as good (or even better) than the one that was taken...Klaatu was a innnovative band...It's a shamethey didn't catch on well here.."
+2,Beatle mutation music at it's pop cosmic best!,"""Subrosa Subway"" hooked me right in. ""Calling Occupants"" a masterpiece. No one thought it could be done...the Beatles sound in an experimental way, but my goodness, an attention and care to arranging was astounding. No mop top hype to hide behind.The fact that they wanted it released with no individual song credits made it feel like a group effort. As they wanted no one to look at the album in none other way than an experience. And they the achieved with flying colours. This album is the reason I even got into songwriting or noticed songwriting as an art form.Indeed a special album for me all time."
+2,HELL'S Yeah!,This live recording of Incantation IS a must own. Very few copies were put into circulation and I picked up my copy via amazon's used marketplace a few weeks ago. I love their studio albums and this live album is outstanding. The drums sound great as well as the production values. A must own.
+2,Small and mighty.,"Not since Johnathan Livingston Seagull have we had a book that speaks to the power and beauty of a small bird. Iridescent Soul's main character is the hummingbird, but its message is for the human soul.It is beautiful, light, transcendent, and hopeful. A great gift!"
+1,Terrible Picture Quality,"Do yourselves a favor and DO NOT buy this DVD. I think ever since the UFC switched to a different DVD distributor, the quality of their DVD's has gone through the floor. The picture is almost unwatchable because it is so blurry. I'm amazed that they even release stuff that basically has bootleg quality. I bought this DVD to enjoy watching Silva/Franklin over and over and over again, but I started getting a headache two minutes into it. Stay away from this. The UFC needs to do something about this because it's unacceptable for a company so successful to release such low quality garbage."
+2,Growing Up Elsewhere,"A former ""diplobrat"" who grew up abroad, I identified with Godden's description of a child's first encounter with France. The effect of their foreign adventure on each family member develops along with an excellent plot (not usually Godden's strong point). Even better than the character descriptions is the evocation of French country life at its most seductive -- ""next best to being there."""
+1,Did not like,Just not my type of book. Very boring but I got through it. Hard to stick with it until the end.
+2,Just what I wanted,Thanks for providing me with an oldie but goodie. The Greengage Summer came to me in great condition for an older book.
+1,"Fine for children, boring for adults","One has to be a young adult to enjoy this book. If you want to read about children in a foreign country without adult supervision, well, there you have it. I'm surprised it wasn't turned into a Disney movie.Definitely a children's book."
+1,Does not work for Ipod connectivity on PC's,"Bought this card to connect my dell 8100 to my ipod remixed. Installed the card in a snap without incident. Tried connecting my Ipod and it immediately started charging so I thought I was good. However, I opened itunes and nothing. Went to the iogear website thinking i needed to update the driver when I stumbled across the statement on the Tech Support Library, document #10162:""Why won't my IPod work with the GUF320?Both the IPod and mini-IPod require a Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certified card to connect to the computer. At this time, the GUF320 is not WHQL certified.We apologize for any inconvenience.""Well that would have been nice to know before I ordered the card and wasted my time and effort."
+1,USB ports won't work with iPod,"Bought this card to use with an iPod, and was greatly disappointed. My new iPod only comes with a cable to connect to USB 2.0 ports, and the USB ports on this card DO NOT WORK with iPods. I had to go buy an additional cable (iPod to Firewire) in order to get my iPod working. The Firewire ports on this card DO work with an iPod, but you'll need a Firewire cable that new iPods may not give you."
+2,Plug and Go Go Go!!,"No fuss, no muss. Just plug it in the PCI slot and reboot. Windows XP installed it automatically and I was up and running.It could not have been easier unless someone else did it for me...."
+1,Not G5 Compatible,Though the description states this card will work with G3 and above it wont even fit in the PCI slot for a G5 1.8 Single or a1.8 Dual I belive its because those slots are PCI-X. I am going to try the Sonnet alegro which says it will work with a G5 also. We'll see.The Sonnet alegro works!
+1,Bad quality,Installation and use was easy and good. But the quality of the product was really bad and it was going loose and stopped working in between.
+2,"good value, works like a charm!",This card installed without a hitch on my Dell Dimension with Windows XP Pro (Service Pack 2). It wasn't even necessary to install any drivers; Windows simply detected the new FireWire and USB devices and installed them without prompting.The device works great. I noticed a huge increase in transfer speeds coming off my USB 2.0 capable digital camera (my Dell came stocked with USB 1.1 only).I would definitely recommend this PCI card!
+1,"Easy installation but unreliable Firewire slots, slow warranty repair","I've had this card installed since Nov. 2006 and just now found out that the 2 Firewire ports only work intermittently. I thought my new camcorder was messed up when I tried to use the Firewire port on the Iogear card. But when I plugged into another non-Iogear available Firewire slot, the camcorder worked. Now I have to go through the hassle of trying to get warranty work for the Iogear card. The USB ports on the card have worked okay.Update: Over 3 weeks and I'm still awaiting my warranty work repair/replacement from Iogear.3-23-07 Update: Finally got the warranty replacement. Everything seems to be working now. I would now rate this about 3 stars."
+1,Does not work with PowerMac G5,"Although the specifications state compatibility with macs G3 or higher, this card will not fit into the pci slot of a new G5.(...)"
+2,Rockin' In Rhythm...,"I listened to the first track, Rockin' In Rhythm five or six times before going onto the second track; and experienced the delight of discovering something truly good and remarkable from two artists, about whom I thought I knew everything good and remarkable. Back in the 1970's I collected Ella songbooks on vinyl (Gershwin, Porter, Rogers & Hart), but never got around to the Ellington collection. How fortunate that I inadvertently saved this little gem for a rainy day. Listening to it is like discovering Ellington and Ella anew. Except with the added appreciation of a fan. I would never tire of Rockin' In Rhythm, so reliable a source of joy it is...my soul smiles for the privilege to witness this collaboration."
+1,Not Enough Choices,There are not enough color selections for the average person. The product seems to work but Coverblend needs to work on offering more color selections as women come in a variety of shades and skin tones.
+2,not immoral,"this book is surely one of the best. its meaning is crystal clear : in life better strong than weak. the fact is that the king doesn't steal food or money like those weak officers , he just buys low ans sells high. what clavell wants to say to us is that making money out of other people's stupidity is much better than being stupid."
+2,Truly and excellent book.,"Actually, I rate this an 11. This was the first, and the fifth, and the last Clavell novel that I have read (yes, I read it three times). Clavell even coproduced an excellent movie adaptation in the late 60's (though filmed purposely in black and white) which captured the entire mood of the book. The reason that this book works so well is that Clavell himself lived the story. The character of Peter Marlowe is based on Clavell himself, and it shows.This book is a brutal, depressing display of humanity at its basest. Not for the light hearted, but a must for anyone interested in WWII or in Asia."
+2,A wonderful tale!,"This is a magnificent book. It details the horrors of war and the inhumane conditions POWs were forced to face, but it also is a carefully crafted tale of friendship, and how people can thrive in the most unlikely places. I disagree with the reviewer who thinks it is a depressing book - it is a novel of the human spirit, with a dash of good old capitalism thrown in for good measure.Again, it is a wonderful book. It will stay with you for a long time."
+2,Not for those looking for an uplifting read.,"I'll be honest, this is a depressing book. But it is about a depressing subject. This is a semi-autobiographical look at the author's internment in one of the Japanese's POW camps, Changi. It is a statement on the ingenuity and cunning of mankind, but also of its brutality. If you're looking for a quick, solid read, this is it."
+2,Much more action oriented than other Clavell work.,Great! Reminded me of The great escape only without the escape. Very moving.
+2,Clavell has done it again. His style expands into the 1900s,"This is another fabulous work by James Clavell, a stand-out in his collection. Even though the book was set in a prison camp, all I thought about was that I wanted to be 'The King'. A rivetting story of life and death, friendship and betrayal. Shorter than his other works, but equally valuable."
+2,A significant change from Noble House Saga,"A very good read, this novel is more ""complex"" in the character development then Tai Pan or Noble House. But the plot centers on an anti-hero, and shows the darker side of capitalism. A sharp break from the heroic figures of industry that I personally loved in Tai Pain and Noble House. After finishing the book you may be a little upset and wondering ""what the point was the novel trying to get across?"" I honestly don't know, the ending leaves you trying to figure things out on your own. But that's the beauty of the book at the same time as its biggest fault. This is a book you appreciate more and more after finishing it."
+1,Not all that profound after all,"I had read this book over 30 years ago as a teenager and thought it would be interesting to see how I reacted to it now. It's a fun and easy read, I'll admit that. But I can see why I liked it more as a 14-year-old; the book seems to have been written by a 14-year-old. And the ""moral dilemmas"" are of the kind you probably dealt with when you first learned what a ""moral dilemma"" is.And although the copy I read was a paperback from the early 1980's that was in its umpteenth printing, it had a surprising number of typos and major grammatical errors. I guess even back then no one took the book too seriously."
+1,Disapointing,"After Shogun one would expect much better. Compared with Shogun, King Rat is rather 2D. The plot is not as engrossing. I think readers will have a difficult time getting into the story. The ending is somewhat predictable (what do YOU think happens to all the prisoners?)and there are many things that are never explained (who is the informant that knew about the radio? ). On the whole an entertaining book, but it moves slowly and doesnt go anywhere (how exciting can life in a prison be anyway? :P )"
+1,Reads like a book for 8 to 12 year olds,"I really enjoyed the first 100 pages of King Rat and expected good things from the remaining chapters. But the novel goes downhill as the reader is forced to learn more about Peter Marlowe, a character I suspect we're supposed to admire for his complexity. The dialogue between prisoners is forced and the sub-plots are only of marginal interest. I found myself skimming the final third of the novel, as concentrating on it was much too painful.With a 4 and 1/2 star rating, a prospective reader would think they were buying ""The Brothers Karamazov"". Same goes for all of the books on Amazon that suffer from 'grade inflation'. With every novel commanding 4 or more stars, what's left to differentiate the great novels?"
+1,Couldn't get into it.,"I'd heard such good things about this book, and couldn't wait to read it. Unfortunately, I found it really slow. I read the paperback version, and to be honest, I couldn't bring myself to finish the book. Major disappointment."
+1,king rat,the book is ok but I am very dissapointed in the condition of the book as I am reading it it is falling apart from the binding and it was listed as good condition but in my opion it was in poor condition water stains yellowing pages and binding is falling apart for the price I paid I expected better quality I doubt that I will purchase thru this group ever again Sharyl
+2,A great study of the human psyche,"Circa 1962 Clavell astounds the reader with his insight to the human condition. From the beginning until the end, King Rat never ceases to surprise and evoke the dark humor concurrent withthe grim reality of terrible circumstances. I remember seeing this book in countless rucks during Viet Nam, read and re-read, taped together, dog eared and in heavily stressed condition then, passed along."
+2,An unforgettable journey!,"In my honest opinion, this was one of the best books I have ever read. Its unique setting, plot, and characters make for an unforgettable read. The emotional roller coaster that King Rat takes you through is phenomenal. One minute, you could feel dire hatred toward the King because of his treatment of his fellow POWs. The next, you could be laughing hysterically due to the idea of Colonel Smedly-Taylor paying top dollar for rat legs. After that, you would be feeling sorrow and pity toward the King. No book I have read before has left such a lasting impression on me. After I was finished, I almost wished I were just beginning it so I could experience the ride all over again. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a thoughtful, impacting story. James Clavell will forever hold a fond place in my heart."
+2,Great Book and Series,"Great Book and Series. This was the 3rd time through the Series. Just wish they had the Last and Final book in the Series which was ""Whirlwind"" when I was ready for it."
+2,Great book if you are into WWII history of the Pacific,"After living in Singapore for seven years, I read a lot on the war in the pacific.This is one of my favorites. Though fictional, it captured what I saw and read about the Japanese occupation.Clavel is the one of the best."
+2,Outstanding!,"If the human condition under extraordinary circumstances interests you, then this book is a must. It's kind of a non-sequitur in the context of the whole Asian saga, but I found it to be absolutely captivating, and a couple of the main characters make a later appearance in Noble House."
+2,Really liked the book,"When I first read the book a lot of years ago, i loved it and thought it should have been made in to a movie It's been at least 30 years since I first read it. I enjoyed it so much"
+1,Disappointing,"This is the 4th Clavell book I've read, I was more than a little disappointed. I've read them in order so far, Shogun and Tai-pan for me were breathtaking, long books which I sped through. Gai-jin was more of a chore, with not much of ending. I found King Rat dull, I think the story wasn't too interesting. Other customers have commented on how harsh the prison was - too be honest, I thought it would've been worse. The King had none of the charisma of the heroes in the other books, and I found myself not really caring whether or not either him or Marlowe made it. Although a lot was made of their inner feelings, this made me feel that they were both just shallow people."
+1,below par,"after reading all of clavell's books, i was looking forward to King Rat. It made me uneasy. I was left with a very disatisfied feeling. Who rated this book so high? were they relatives?I do not recommend it."
+2,"Quick, interesting, and accurate","This is different from the ""Asian Saga"" books. Still, it is just as excellent. Moreover, it is short and to the point. Clavell was in a POW camp so I get the sense that it is accurate, that it lauds real people through their character portrayals (indirectly), and it scathes other people in the same way."
+1,Numbers Peg puzzle,This number peg puzzle is not for a 2 year old! You cannot tell the nine from the six and depending on your child's age he/she might be confused with the colors of the pegs to the colors on the background.
+2,My son loves it!,My son learned his numbers so quickly with the help of this puzzle. He loves all of the Melissa and Doug chunky puzzles and I figured this would be great to help him learn his numbers. I was right! Great present! Highly recommended!
+2,Great buy!,You cant go wrong with these puzzles! My son loves to play with them and discover whats under the puzzle pieces. It helps a child develop number recognition which is so important. Very well made and durable! SOmething I will surely save for the next generation.
+2,"Colorful, durable AND educational!","I bought this for my great nephew - 18 months old who is already learning to count and learn his colors. I also got him a dino puzzle by Melissa & Doug. Both items are really great. They are very durable and colorful so he likes playing with them and putting the shapes back in their places. The number puzzle is fun because when you take the number out, there are pictures under each number for example - take out the three - there are three turtles (I may have the wrong animal but you get the gist!!). His 3 year old cousin that visits often also loves playing with them so they have a good age range."
+2,cute,My 2 year old daughter really enjoys this puzzle. Perfect for learning numbers and counting. I would recommend for anyone with a toddler. Not so much for babies as I have found they end up chewing a ruining the pieces...
+2,"Best ""Toy"" Ever!","My 16 month old has been playing with this off and on for about a month, and she can now put every single number in the correct place every time without a second of hesitation! Because the numbers are written below each space, she now even recognizes the WORD for each number! Am I ordering the alphabet puzzle immediately."
+2,Numbers Puzzle,"I bought this puzzle for my son because we can't afford day care prices and need some things to work with him at home on the basics like ABC's, Numbers, Colors and Shapes. I have nearly every educational puzzle that Melissa and Doug have put out and I love them all."
+2,I love these puzzles.,My almost 2yr old learned her numbers with this puzzle. It's wonderful and easy for little fingers. This is definately not a cheaply made puzzle.
+2,Not appropriate for 16 month old - see update,"The pegs and the pictures do not match at all. So, the child has to count the objects in the space of the number and then find the corresponding number. Notice in the picture that they are not even the same color. So if your child does not recognize numbers yet then this puzzle will not work. I know the manufacturer recommends 24 month age but my son is doing other 24 month puzzles already. I'm sure it will be challenging in a few months as he approaches 2 years of age and/or he learns to count. The 6 and the 9 are similar but not interchangeble.update: I stand corrected! My almost 18 month is doing this puzzle and loves it. I do not give enough credit to the clever little brains. He can see the shape and match the shape to the puzzle piece. Amazing. They just seemed so similar to me but I was wrong. 5 star puzzle. . . ."
+2,GREAT NUMBER BOARD,"Our son plays with this board while I'm feeding him. He's only 20 months, but using this board is helping us introduce the numbers to him. It's well built. Arrived in only a couple days. Our son loves it!!"
+1,Not water resistant -- one spill ruined the look,1. The 6 and 9 pieces are interchangeable...that led to some confusion.2. I want this same puzzle with no glossy paper glued on. The remains of a drink were spilled onto it and the paper is now peeling off and it also absorbed the stainThe whole reason I buy wooden toys is for durability -- this same toy with just a stained/painted/plain wood would be perfect
+2,Excellent for my students,"I teach mentally handicapped adults at a local community college, and if you want durable puzzles that your students can use over and over again, I strongly recommend getting puzzles like this. It's durable and can get students to focus their attention. Worth getting."
+2,Great Teaching Tool,"This is a great puzzle to have in a childcare center , the children love working with the different numbers"
+2,purchased for 2 yr. old,"I purchased several puzzles from Melissa & Doug. They are beautifully made. I would recommend them. These will last a good, long time."
+2,"5 FOR ESTATE, 3 FOR THE REST","IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THE 1 STAR REVIEW, I AM THE ONE THAT LEFT A COMMENT IN FAVOR, BUT WONDERING WHY THEY LEFT ONLY ONE STAR. IT HAD TO BE A MISTAKE BECAUSE SHE GAVE IT A ""HAUNTING"" REVIEW, IF NOT TOO SHORT. THE TUNE: 'ESTATE' IS WITH OUT A DOUBT A FIVE STAR TUNE. IN FACT, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL JAZZ VOCAL NUMBERS I CAN REMEMBER HEARING. HOWEVER, THE REST OF THE CD, I FEEL FALLS FAR SHORT OF ESTATE. ALL OF THE MUSIC IS SOFT AND NICE, BUT JUST DIDN'T GRAB ME PERSONALLY. REGARDLESS, YOU MAY WANT TO GIVE IT A TRY. IF NOTHING ELSE, IT WOULD BE NICE QUIET BACKGROUND FOR DINNER OR SLOW AND ALONE DANCING WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE."
+1,Summer-Estate,"Anyone who hears this song and isn't mesmerized, then haunted, is deaf. I heard it in my car and almost wrecked. The most beautiful!"
+1,Question,"Why does it look as though the same person wrote all seven of the reviews above? Kind of odd, huh?"
+1,A waste of time,"This book does not present much information about Chopin the man, and stumbles around endlessly about Chopin's music. The prose is laughably dated. Who can not help laughing at sentences like ""Chopin distrusted Jews, but that's the way Poles are."" The French, English, Germans, and Hungarians: Huneker comes up with some interesting stereotypes for them too. Many of the facts are incorrect, as the editor supplies the corrected facts in the footnotes on nearly every page of the text. And the music discussions have the spirit of ""What a powerful melody! However, I believe the third note of the 14th measure of Etude 12 op. 10 should be an F sharp, though it's written differently in some scores."" What a snore. I suggest looking elsewhere for real information about Chopin and his music. This book offers no insights though some occasional unintended laughs."
+1,Amazon needs to sort out Weinstock and Huneker,"This book is listed with Weinstock as the author, but Huneker is the author. Weinstock wrote the forward. He also wrote a book called ""Chopin: The Man And His Music"". Weinstock should not even be listed as a secondary author, much less the primary author."
+1,Not what expected,"As a Noni user for many years, when my preferred vendor had some delivery delays ordered this brand of Noni. When it arrived was disappointed to see not PURE Noni juice, but rather adulterated Noni with fruit juice. I use NONI not for the taste, but the health benefits, yes NONI tastes bad, but I want the benefit of the NONI not additives to make it taste better. Can't recommend this product."
+2,"Simple, clear and solidly dogmatic","This is a traditional Catholic study guide book of the Mass of the Angels.The book, though primarily for teachers and suchlike, might very well today do as a text book. Because so much has been lost or is just not taught anymore. It is so well written, and so full of quiet inspiration that a good deal of it could be used for reading aloud in church on suitable occasions.Altogether - quite a find!"
+2,Pure genius!,"This is the one of the few books of poetry I've read that actually means something! Discovering this has really changed the way I think about verse and books in general. The best thing about it? NOT boring. I'm so sick of the innocuous, adjectival, over-written, meaningless poems in so many journals and ""literary"" magazines of our time. David Trinidad is smart--read for pure pleasure, and then read again and look for the subtle tricks and talent he employs to make these poems truly great art! Truly fresh, too. No one else is writing about our tarnished culture like Trinidad. He is truly unique, and like I said, the best compliment I can give is that this book is not a bore--something that 98% of all books of poetry these days are! Thank you Mr. Trinidad! You've got me reading and enjoying poetry again!"
+2,"If you like Douglass, you'll like this","Good stuff from the great freedom fighter. Rarely known texts are included with the famous ""Narrative."" ""The Condition of the Freedmen"", a look at African-Americans 20 years after the end of slavery, provide some sobering thoughts for American Blacks today. ""The Heroic Slave"" tells the little-known true story of Madison Washington, who led a slave ship called ""The Creole"" into freedom in 1841. I would also recommend ""The frederick Doulgass Reader"" and ""The Life and Times of Frederick Doulgass"" to make your ""Dougology"" complete!"
+1,Frontin',Who gave this guy a music contract? This song is so terrible and overplayed. Plus the guy can't sing he sounds like he is whining. Stay away from this song!!
+2,MAD HOT FRIED BLOCK PARTY-TYPE MUSIC,"THIS BE HOT! NOBODY CAN TOUCH PHARRELL! THIS BE HOT! I'VE ONLY HEARD ""FRONTIN'"" THOW. AIN'T NO THING! WHOOP WHOOP!"
+1,It's not the greatest song,"I love the neptunes and almost everything done by them has struck me as gold, but this song is not that great. Pharrell can sing ok, but the beats is their forte. And this beat is nothing special at all. Just didn't do it for me. Also, they added the radio edit of Hott (cot) damn. The clean version of that track is stupid. Better off just listen to the real version on Lord Willin'. Not the best cd single compilation."
+1,"The Return of Randy Watson:""Sexual Chocolate""","I'll give the Neptunes Props for being Successful in a very tough Business to make a mark in&they have been doing well for some time now.but as far as Pharell thinking He is the 2nd-Coming of Curtis Mayfield? NAW!Double NAW!!!! Pharell has Radny Watson written all over Him Vocally to me.whenever I watch Pharell up there singing I have a ""Coming to America"" Flashback.but the scary part is that alot of folks are taking His Singing Career as legit."
+2,great insights into a world that few ever see,"fantastic investigative reporting with compelling analysis. as easy to read as a good spy thriller and as informative as a good textbook. valuable reading for anyone interested in Japanese finance and the relationship between bureaucrats, politicians, and business.read the first chapter on amazon.com and you'll be hooked."
+1,no product,"I am unable to review this product as the item NEVER arrived and I ended up with a refund.Will be looking for another source, and trying to order it again.If and when I finally do get the item I will let you know what I think about it then."
+2,Best introduction to its subject that I know of,"When one is trying to get a basic overall grasp of Greek mythology, it can be an overwhelming and formidable subject, and one can be at a loss for the best place to start. Most books I've found either give too much detail too fast or else are hit-and-miss selections that don't give a very comprehensive introduction. If that's been your experience too, this book could be an excellent solution to your problem. It gives a highly readable thorough introduction without overwhelming you with details. As an introduction to or review of Greek mythology, it is therefore highly recommendable. Although probably aimed primarily at children, I suppose grown-ups too, if not already expert on the subject, won't find it too elementary."
+2,A great book~,"This book has great myths. At first, it seems boring, but soon your eyes will be glued onto the pages. It is a wonderful book to share around to your classmates and teachers. Each story has a morel that teaches you well on a situation. I recommend this to people around the teens."
+2,Informational,"This book is a great resource book. Not only for young readers but for anyone who want to know the most significant stories in Greek Mythology. This book makes a good basic reference for any history class. Anyone can learn easily from this book because it is easy to read, yet you receive a lot of information. It also includes colorful illustrations that giulds the reader through.This book includes sections such as: ""Mother Earth and Her Children"", ""The Gods and Foddesses of Mount Olypus"", ""Zuez and the Creation of Mankind"", and ""Triumnphs of the Gods"". It has such stories as: Prometheus and His Gift to Man, Pandora, Echo, Medusa, Jason, Odysseus, and much more.A personal favorite of mine is the story of Jason. One man fell for the love of a youthful princess, and tempted to leave his wife, Medea. Medea spent much of her money and prepared a feast for Jason. The revenge was sweet.... I can't tell you the rest. Buy this book, its far too interesting."
+2,Great book - a good introduction to Greek mythology,"I purchased this book for my 9 year old son as a companion book to several astronomy and constellation guides he requested for his birthday. He completely devoured it in three days - the illustrations are bold and the stories are dramatic/gruesome enough to capture his interest (without being too horrible or nightmare-inducing). We are finding that knowing a bit about the legends behind the constellations makes stargazing that much more enjoyable. I would recommend this book for boys and girls 8-10 years old, although I admit I enjoyed reading it, too!"
+2,Children like this book,"My children (ages 5-10) love this book. I have also read from this book to hospitalized teenagers; when I read Oedipus I finished the story and heard a chorus of ""read it again!""I noticed that some of the reviews posted here say that this book is unsuitable for children, but I wonder if the reviewers actually tried reading the book to them."
+2,A early favorite,"Greek Gods and Heroes is one of the better books on mythology for children out thare, with great pictures and easy to understand stories that people of all ages can enjoy. As a child it was my favorite book in the school library and I checked it out over and over again. It is a must have for any fan of the greek gods and the myths about them."
+1,Incorrect and Misleading,"Attention! Sheldon's views of Jefferson's thought to not reflect on Jefferson's! I could not believe what I was reading when I opened up this book. I hought that Sheldon had at least a relatively firm grasp on Jefferson's thought after reading his book ""The Political Philosophy of Thomas Jefferson,"" I was sorely disappointed. It appears that Sheldon may understand what he thought, but is not able to translate it to the events of today. It is a shame that Sheldon failed in his effort, because such a work as this, properly done, would be wonderful to see. If you truly interested in what Jefferson would think about current events today, let me sum it up for you. He would be outraged and saddened to see what happened to the once great nation that he helped to found. He would be enraged at the tyrannical activities of our government. As for his political leanings, he would most certainly be a radical libertarian."
+1,POOR QUALITY,THESE CLIPPERS FELL APART WITHEN TWO WEEKS.I'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH POORLY MADE CLIPPERS.DO NOT BUY.THE PART HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER FELL OUT WHILE USEING IT.
+1,Disappointed !,"As a huge fan of the group, I was disappointed with this item. The interview disc is poor quality and was basically audio from existing early interviews which most fans would have already. The content is dated and is pre reunion.The book has some nice pictures which again, are all pre 'comeback'I would'nt really recommend the item to existing fans, there is'nt really any content of interest. The cover card was scraped on arrival and looked shabby despite having been well packaged."
+2,Second 510 purchased in two years; both are excellent,"I bought my first Xerox DocuMate 510 in mid-2008. It works so well that when I wanted to replace an aging scanner for another office machine, I simply bought it again. I am running Win XP (paid extra not to get VISTA when I bought new machines) and find this scanner, combined with PaperPort 11, works beautifully. I do not use the ""single touch"" software that comes with it, having long since learned to use PaperPort for all scanning, so I cannot comment on its functionality. The machine itself does everything it saws, without error."
+1,Very Frustrating Piece of Office Equipment,I have had the displeasure of working with this machine for over 4 years. Its incompetent feeder is only matched by the uselessness of the software it comes with. Save yourself the frustration and buy another scanner.
+1,ripped-off by seller,"American Electronics Mart sold me a ""refurbished"" Xerox documate 510 scanner that did not work from the start. I spent two weeks trying to troubleshoot to find out whether the problem was on my end. Then, because I missed the return deadline, they would not take the scanner back. They would not agree to pay the costs to me to ship the scanner back to them. Now, I have wasted $250 on a worthless piece of junk sold to me by these crooks. Don't ever buy anything from these creeps."
+1,DocuMate 510 is Horrible,"This scanner is absolutely terrible. I have a small home business and I want to go paperless. If you are in the middle of a scan job, say you are on the 30th page already, and something is wrong, there is no recovery feature so you have to start from scratch. In fact, tech support says you will get constant errors if you scan more than 20 pages at a time, yet the document feeder is supposed to hold 50 pages (?). You can scan and then merge multiple scans to become one, but that is not the point. The point is that out of 900 pages of scanning, i got about two dozen errors which requires me to shut off the machine, close the scanning program and start all over again. I returned the product and got another documate 510 because tech support said it must be faulty, but the second is exactly the same. This scanner is nothing but a pain in the rear. I am shipping the second one back in the morning."
+1,ALL images are titled left,"I have tried several permutations and combinations with this scanner. Here are some of the observations:1) Image resolution is too bad for the file size it produces. I used an EPSON scanner before, and could get a much better B&W; and color resolutions for a much shorter file size2) All the images are titled towards one side. So, if you are scanning photographs, this is not the right scanner. A part of the picture will always need to be cut out if you try to straighten it up!3) When trying to get a reasonable B&W; resolution (300 dpi), scan speed is not as great as advertised.Overall, I don't think this scanner is worth its price."
+1,JUNK - don't waste your money or time!,"My company bought this scanner about a year and a half ago. We have 10 - 15 people who use it intermittently. It does not see heavy use. From the beginning we've had trouble with it jamming and feeding multiple pages. The cover to open it is very hard to snap open, and it won't recover from a jam without us turning off the scanner and rebooting the computer. I discovered that if I change the automatic document feeder pad assembly every 3 months or so, which I should not have to do, it helps the jamming and misfeed issue. Recently I went to order these pads, which were $20.00 apiece, and I couldn't find them on Xerox's website. When I called them they said this item was no longer being sold individually, but in a kit with cleaning solution and 2 pads. So what would have cost $40.00 - bad enough - now costs $100.00 !! As if we haven't spent enough money and frustration on this thing. I am going to do my best to get rid of this thing and buy one that works!"
+1,"worked well, but now driver issues","This scanner worked fine for me for a year, and now with later windows 2000 service patches, it has what appears to be USB problems. I've tried the latest driver available on several machines, and if they have windows 2000 with the newest patches, it will only work once or twice, then there is a driver error. I can do the normal windows recovery technicques of uninstalling & reinstalling, rebooting, trying different USB ports, etc. but short of re-imaging the machine, it won't recover. I am using this scanner with Adobe Acrobat 6 Pro with the latest service patches. I've researched and not found a new driver for this device for quite some time. Going to try to hack on a visioneer driver after reading some of the other reviews here."
+1,"Not great, but not bad","Firstly, it is incredibly important that you DO NOT use the bundled software for this scanner. The program is confusing and terribly disorganized. I have had several issues with using OmniPage, Readris, and Microsoft Scanning software bundled with Windows. While image quality is good, especially considering the speed of the ADF, the ADF gets jammed during almost every scan with these programs.I strongly recommend that if you have purchased this scanner, use Adobe Acrobat 6 or later. I am using 6.0 Professional and it works like a charm. The file size is extremely manageable (300K for 15 pages) and is quite readable.If you have not purchased this scanner, DON'T. While I don't have any recommendations for other models or brands, I will suggest strongly that you avoid this one. It has been quite an experience, causing me to use Kinko's and similar because I couldn't get this scanner to work. Since using Acrobat, most issues have been mitigated to a tolerable level."
+1,Good scanner - poor software,"Don't buy this scanner, if you want to use the ADF to scan multiple pages into one document. The ""SCANDIRECT"" software that ships with this product WILL NOT scan multiple pages into one document. When you feed 5 pages into the ADF (automatic document feeder) thinking you'll get one document with 5 pages ---WRONG.. you get 5 documents with one page each.Just UPGRADE your paperport software for a minimum of $100, and then you can use the scanner as it was designed. When I called to complain to XEROX about this, I was told that they had ""mated"" this scanner and the software (Version 9) before the ADF was added as part of the base scanner. Seemed pretty crappy to me. IT GOING BACK to the store tomorrow."
+1,Stinks jams all the time,Jams with 2 pages jams with 10 pages. I basically have to sit here and babysit the scanner the whole time. I could scan my documents faster one page at a time on a regular scanner. Returning it as we speak.
+1,Compatible ONLY with their software,"Bad Scanner. Only with their software are you able to scan in paperwork. Paperport causes more problems with the computers I have it installed on than any other product I know of. If you have anything greater than Adobe Acrobat 5 installed, you can't use Acrobat to scan in software. Stay away from the Documate line of scanners!"
+1,worst scanner ever,"I bought this scanner to scan approximately 100,000 pages of literature and it is just horrible. I returned it after a few weeks and got the fujitsu scansnap scanner. The fujitsu scansnap is simply the best non-commercial adf scanner on the planet, and I recommend you take a look at it (search for scansnap at amazon)."
+2,Love Die Happy!,"Just to beware, this single does not have a B side to it. Just a remix of the Big Boy song, but still, I love Die Happy, so."
+2,intersting,This book has opend up my eyes. Robert Frost is in my mind one of the best potes in the world.
+2,Educational toy,This is a very effective toy. After rolling a few 7's or 11's it becomes obvious that even a cursory examination will expose cheating methodology.
+2,Get This Player!,"Before I decided to get this player, I did my research. I looked up the ipod, the dell jukebox, and the samsung napster player. I chose this one because from what I read, it was the best deal for the money. Another reason I got it is because you can put WMA files on it. That takes up half the space of MP3's. That's important because I have a lot of music. The software is great. you can sort your music by artist, title, album, or genre, and you can play music based on those categories. transfering is easy, the software makes everythig pretty easy. even the battery life is great- it advertises 14 hours, it's actually a little less but still good. only 1 problem, no accessories...yet. I hope it's because it's new and they are not out yet, but being without a remote is hard. They player's interface itself is also very easy to use. can't complain and I recommend it over all the other players, just hope that remote will come out soon. GET IT, IT'S WOTH EVERY PENNY!!"
+1,Not as advertised,"My Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra 40GB only worked for 6 months. I no longer have any sound and the battery doesn't charge. When I called customer service I was given the excuse that it wasn't supposed to be used in the gym. As you all know it is marketed to fulfill your portable music needs. If you can't use it in the gym then it is not truly portable. I know many people who use their ipods in the gym and have had no problems for years. This product has fallen far below my expectations. It is not worth the $300, not to mention the fact that it only has a 90 day warranty. Can you trust a product that is only guaranteed to work for 3 months? No."
+1,"Good for a little while, but....","Sure, this thing is definitely more cost-effective than an iPod. But with a low price, comes lower quality. Our special friends at Creative gave this thing good sound quality, great features, long battery life, and an unbeatable price. The catch is it's built like a piece of crap. It lasted about 1 1/2 weeks. I didn't abuse it, I charged it every day, but the headphone jack just sort of fizzled out. I tried re-setting it, I tried just about every pair of headphones in my house (10 pairs), and nothing worked. So I contacted customer service at Creative, but they said, ""If the product seems broken, we cannot help,"" or something to that effect. Wow. Don't get me wrong, the thing was like heaven for about a week. If you want a quality mp3 player, splurge on an ipod. If you really need to save, buy this thing on Amazon, they eventually gave me a full refund. I bought myself an RCA mp3-cd player, and I'm happy with that until a cheap, worthwhile mp3 player coomes out."
+2,"**Great player, but but for newbies**","I personally like the control that the Zen Xtra gives you in organizing and classifying your music. It also creates playlists on the go for you (combining tracks by the same Artist, the same album, or same genre) for easy playback retrieval.The software that it comes with, Creative MediaSource, is great also, however may be a little complicated for new computer users. It lets you edit all track information (Artist, genre, album, track #) regardless of what ID3 tags were used when recording.Also do I need to remind you of the removable battery. Poor iPod users have to shell out almost $100 to get their battery serviced/replaced when its dead. Also you can store, data files, video files, etc. on the Zen Xtra (it's a portable hard drive also)The only negative is the buttons on the case are oddly positioned.Overall I don't recommend this item for newbies. But if you want great control and organization over your MP3s, this is definitely the player for you!!!"
+2,Zen,"I have been using my zen xtra for 3 months now and i am very pleased with it. I can drag and drop songs with the nomad explorer. I can listen to it for 15hrs at a time before it needs a recharge and it holds my whole collection of cds.There are however a few cons to this product.The plastic clip that comes on the carring case snaped so I replaced it with a nylon strap I sewed onto the back of the case and havn't had a problem since.There are two things that could really improve this product, a line out and a fm transmiter to use to play in cars that have only a cd player.This is an awsome mp3 player and well worth the money."
+2,Good Unit,"I've already dropped it, (unit was off) and it's fine. It's a little larger than I expected, so is more of a pocket unit than an armband or clip-on. The creative software is not too good - I did some searching and found some recommendations for Notmad Explorer - which does truly rock as accessory software for the Nomad. It will copy over playlists from most other media players without a hitch- which was problematic with the Creative application. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase."
+1,First and Last,"This product is the the first Mp3 Player that I bought and it has turned me off from buying anything from creative again. As others have mentioned the headphone jack breaks quite easily, but not from rough use, it just breaks down. I barely had this thing a month before it started giving problems, and I only used it to go from home to work. This I guess is why people flock to the Ipod, cause you may not be able to replace the battery but it is damn sturdy. This is just a piece of junk"
+1,lacking file format support is not for me,"this player supports ONLY mp3 and wmaunfortunately, my own-made music format is ogg, and downloaded radio recording is asf format, this player don't support bothand lack of digital recording is a major drawback too, unlike iriver, it has digital in and out, this is a necessary for mesorry, zen, this is not for me"
+1,What's with the low sound?,"I bought the Zen Xtra 40Gb yesterday, taking it back today. The sound is awful. The volume range goes up to a 25, and even with the EAX or whatever it's called on, it's barely audible. I don't know if it's the jack gone like you all say or if this is just designed for easy listening. No good for loud music. Prepare to listen to background noise, not your music. This thing sucks. Don't buy it."
+1,BASIC DESIGN FLAW,"Forget how this unit works because it has a basic design flaw that will drive users crazy! The front cover has a release button that allows removal of the front cover to access the removable battery. Forget about the release button. You don't need it. just tap the lower left hand corner of the case and the cover pops open! Convenient, huh? No way! This design flaw is a total pain in the ass! And it's not just my unit. I tested two other new, out of the box units and both did the same thing. Simply bad design and no quality testing. Do yourself a favor and avoid this unit at all costs unless you don't mind continually closing the case after it has popped open on it's own."
+1,Headphone Jack Problems,"The headphone jack on my Zen Xtra stopped working day 40 (1st day on a 7-day cruise, no less!) While Creative did replace the unit, why haven't they recalled all Zen's?This is my second Nomad -- I had a Nomad 2.0 20GB, but it's screen stopped working. Creative refused to repair unless I paid $105, so (silly me) I bought a new unit instead.Never again, Creative!"
+1,A Possible Discontinued Item?,"What's going on Creative Labs? Is it a coincidence that I no longer can get any of your Nomad Zen Xtras (worst name ever) at Best Buy and now the 60GB Nomad Xtra is ""sold out"" or more likely ""discontinued"" at the almighty Amazon.com? hmmmmm...."
+2,Great MP3 player,Where to start I have had this for 10 years and it is still ticking that alone is a tesament to how well the thing works. Over that ten years It has traveled with me to over a third of the world. This is to include half a tour in Iraq. It has been dropped and has been trough airport security more times than most people. Because of this I have never had a reason to buy an Ipod. And to be honest for music I would rather use this. Only reason that I own anything like an Ipod is that its my Iphone. So I think that the Xtra is by far the one of the best mp3 player made.
+1,Headphone jack,"I got the 40gb jukebox zen xtra for christmas. So, I've had it for a month, and the headphone jack went out. I called creative and they said to send it in and they would decide if it in warranty. It'll take 10-15 business days for them to decide form when they get it. Nothing but hassle with this company. What kind of product goes out within a month?"
+1,Steer clear of all Creative MP3 players,"I love my Zen Xtra 40GB - well at least I loved my Xtra. The player is great, except for one major detail - the shoddy quality of the headphone jack. IT WILL FAIL! If you get lucky it will still be under warranty. If you aren't expect to pay at least $40 for the clowns at Creative to fix it. If you think I am just flaming them, check out their forums."
+2,"Solid Player without the ""iPod Mystique""","I purchased this player over 4 months ago. I read all of the reviews and I was aware of the pros and cons going in. This player is slightly thicker than the same capacity ipod. On the upside, the battery is user upgradeable, which iPod users can't do. The main downside to this player is the software. I highly recommend NotMad Explorer from http://www.redchairsoftware.com as a replacement for the poor Creative software. The upsides are great sound quality, great capacity, decent battery life and a good price. If you don't care about looking trendy carrying an iPod, take a good hard look at the Creative Nomad Zen players."
+2,Doing the job for less money!!!!,"If you want space to carry your music everywhere...this is your device. For all those reviews about the cover, now the cover included with the player has window to the screen, no need to take the player out of the case, unless you are changing the battery. A USB cable is included...no extra purchase. And the fact that you can copy the music back to your computer is a plus for me. The buttons takes a little getting use to it, but for almost $200 less, I can deal with it. The software is easy to learn, and the fact that you can replace the battery with ease...big plus..."
+1,Not a fan,"I took my zen back after a week of problems.It's really fussy about id3 tags, which is a problem if some of you collection didn't come _directly_ off cd. I fiddled around with various automated taggers, but never got things working to satisfaction. The player crashes every 3 to 8 hours of operation and frequently takes 20+ minutes rebuilding it's database of tracks after a crash (i hear this process is made long by incomplete id3 tags).Two days ago the left headphone channel started cutting out, as it has for many other reviewers. That was the last straw. I'm over it, thinking about a rio Karma or nothing at all."
+1,THIS PLAYER IS TRASH !,"The price looks good do not be fooled.Mine also worked ok for the first 6 months reguardless that the software would not transfer a portion of my music. The death of this unit was when I had fixed the ID3 tages to get all my music to be able to be tranfered to the player , I removed the music library and then reloaded the repaired lib at this point the player will not play anything corectly. parts of tracks play and parts are garbled.This is true when playing over headphone jack usb to pc will still play normal. This is not the same problem as the phone jack breaking like happens to 2/3 of the players."
+1,Phone Jack Faulty,I loved this thing until 2 1/2 months after purchase... The phone jack is not working properly. Now I am very disappointed. Glad I got a 2 year replacement plan from Best Buy. Recommend you protect yourself if you buy this product. I don't think the phone jack problem is a rare one from what I have read here.
+2,Good for the price,"I have had mine for a month now and have to say I have enjoyed it. The Pros:Price! Almost half what an ipod would cost you! I don't care how it looks and I always drive so the size is not important to me.Sound quality is wonderful, I really like the smart volume sound normalization. Yes the included earphones suck but everyone replaces them anyway. I quickly got to use to the interface and can find any song/playlist etc fast enough. I also liked the fact that you can save custom playlist you made on the player not just the computer!Cons. Creative software stinks. It's horrible. redchair software makes nice software that allows you to do everything you would want to and more! The front cover can pop off easily but I always have mine in the case so I didn't notice after first day."
+2,What a great toy!,"I had an RCA mp3 player that used cards. I decided to purchase this one based on its reviews and cost. I'm not sorry. The only thing I had challenges with was transferring music from my PC and CD's to the player. I searched and searched and finally figured it out. I think Creative needs to have a picture of the software in the quick guide so people know which window is which.I love the ability to organize and listen to music using several options: genre, artist, etc.. It transfers very quickly (using a 2.0 USB hook-up) and sounds great. I'm just beginning to play with it so I'm looking forward to finding out everything I can about it. It isn't much larger/heavier than an IPOD and is very versatile (not to mention a whole lot less expansive). I also like the fact that it's a ""mini"" external hard drive so I can store large files on it if necessary."
+1,breaks easily and has bad warrenty,the warrenty on this device is only 3 months and it breaks quite quickly. the cover kept popping off and when it broke creative said the warrenty ran out
+1,What a junk,What a junk. Every time NOMAD thinks the file is corrupt the OS freezes. The only way to recover is to plug the power cord and go into recovery mode. So if you happen to be out of the house and you have a frozen OS you can't use NOMAD until you get home. After OS froze twice on me in the subway I returned the jukebox.
+1,Why can't it be rated ZERO stars?,"DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT--I took perfect care of this player and still it died in the week after the lousy 90 day warranty ended. Nearly 4000 songs went up in smoke. The software is not good either and the driver has trouble working with other SOUND BLASTER products, which is very dumb."
+2,"Nice portable, small GPS receiver!","I have had this unit and used it for a couple of years now. the reason that I bought it was its portability and I could use it both in the car or have it with me when I am walking. So, from that aspect, it is very nice. now every positive normally comes with a few negatives. as you may guess, due to the size of this unit, the receiver is probably not the most powerful or accurate receiver, so you need to learn how to cope with these aspects of it. I have had cases where the receiver got confused when I was in the city (San Francisco) with a couple of tall buildings around or when I was driving around on windy roads in Sierra. But other than that it has worked fine for me and I have used it in town and country. I found another navigation SW for it that I think is nicer and performs better than the one that came with it from HP. (...) mine is an MMCX."
+1,Junk!! Yosemite is not POI according Navteq,"Can you imagine.?? when I tried to find points of Interest near Yosemite. It said No POI found ..Garmin has Mapsource that is far better than Navteq.It has the options to create automatic, point-to-point routes on your PC without need of a GPS so that you can create multiple waypoints, routes before your transfer it to your device."
+1,Angel Baby,"I ordered this video and it took nearly a month to arrive because it was being shipped from England. Once I received it, it wouldn't play - at all. I have had two friends try it on their DVD just to make sure mine wasn't the problem and it didn't work on theirs either. Because it was shipped from Europe, do you think it could only be compatible with European DVD's? I got it for my elderly uncle who plays a cameo role in the film and we were so disappointed that it didn't work.Is there a way to get my money back, or get an exchange?"
+2,Perfect for Every Fisherman,Beautiful and very helpful book for both the experienced and novice fishermen. Great pictures really make the book user friendly. Would make a great gift.
+1,disappointed,"I can't share the enthusiasm of my preceeding reviewers.In my opinion, this is a book for advanced fishermen, who already know about fisheries ethics, or don't care about it. The book doesn't cover important aspects such as selective harvesting (how to keep damage on fish as low as possible so it can be released again) or treatment of fish, once it's caught (swift killing, keeping, cleaning).Two thirds of the book are about baiting, with major chaptors on how to use life bait such as small fish, salamander, frogs. However, the author completely fails to address ethical concerns about this technique(""replace your bait frequently. When a frog tires and stops kicking, it is much less effective""), a technique that is actually forbidden in some countries because of the cruelty involved."
+1,This is rubbish,"If you're a Heaven 17 fan, you're gonna be disappointed; if you like good techno, you're gonna be disappointed. It's just plain rubbish. There are one or two tracks that *might* warrant a second listening, but overall, the CD is annoying and a waste of money. Most of tracks have very little unity between H17 and the dance track, sounding like two songs mistakenly played together."
+2,"""Detox"" pretty damn good...","I'd agreed with my fellow reviewer on ""Retox"" (CD #1), but ""Detox"" makes up for it -- it's a totally different sound."
+1,Many Flaws in Mellor's 'Nursery Knits',"This book's patterns are seriously flawed. My attempt to follow the ""outdoor snuggly"" for a 0-3 month old baby resulted in a 32 inch waistline snuggly with legs that were too long and arms that were too short. In addition, the photos of the snuggly did not match the pattern's instructions. My cousin used the baby poncho pattern and had a myriad of similar problems. Do NOT buy this book!"
+2,"fun, funky patterns","I bought this book after buying Adorable Knits for Tiny Tots and knitting several items from that book. From this one I have made the teddy, the cloud pillow and am about 70% of the way through the kaleidoscope blanket (I decided that knitting 49 squares was too much like hard work and so adapted the pattern to be knit all in one go on a circular needle- its going well but maybe the squares would have been easier!). My knitting friend has also made the dolly with fabulous results. With the exception of the cloud pillow I have substituted local yarns with no problems. the only problem I have had was with yarn quantities- The cloud pillow called for six balls of expensive Rowan yarn, which was more that enough for two pillows. I plan to knit the star and moon blanket and the kitty cat jumper next. This is a lovely book with plenty of fabulous patterns."
+2,Bought 4 of these.,When somthing is worthy of remembering bought and shared with my kids. These kind of books will always be a gift for all their lives.
+2,THE classic jazz Christmas 'album',"This is the classic jazz Christmas Album--from before there were dozens of copy-cat collections. I nearly wore out the vinyl, and its yet to be CD'd companion, ""More Sounds of Christmas"". 'Merry Chirstmas Baby' is sooo cool jazz. If you love jazz and dig the Christmas sounds, then this is a MUST."
+2,Tired of the same ole at Christmas? This classic will inspire you!,"Of course, I grew up listening to this Ramsey Lewis collection through my open bedroom door as my parents decorated the house to make way for the magic of Christmas that was to come~so these Sounds of Christmas are intimately woven into those fondest memories of childhood. But don't take my word for it! Have a listen, and experience how in each piece Lewis wasn't just recreating old stand-bys, he was striving to make them an expression of his own experience of Christmas, and that's the thrill. I can listen to this over and over, long after the season has past, and still get excited."
+2,Nice Jazz Xmas.,We purchase this today and have been playing it all afternoon along with Jazz Piano Chrristmas by Boegie Adair and Diana Krall's Christmas album.We made a playlist - Jazz Christmas - which is a great alternative to traditional or Celtic Xmas music.Nice.
+2,Ramsey's Best,I remember this recording from my teen years. It was so good that I played it when Christmas was over. Great CD.
+1,Ericsson Vehicle Hands-Free Solution HF 7600,"I have bought 2 of these items for my 2 cars, but it burns the batteries every time! It even burns the phone, sometimes.Ranieri"
+1,"Have not read, but know for fact....","This book is falsified and exaggerated. The press attempted to frighten the public at the time this was published. The Voodoo's also were trying to scare ""outsiders"" who criticized them away with wild, false stories. Don't believe everything you read in this book. It's a hoax."
+1,"Tallant's ""creative"" talent","Voodoo in New OrleansThis is an old classic which, if you are interested in either ""Voodoo"" or New Orleans, you probably should read. However, you can ignore the old adage of taking what Robert Tallant had to say with a grain of salt; you will need an entire salt lick to handle this slim volume. It is colorful, exciting, and alas, mostly the product of Robert Tallant's fevered imagination. What facts he didn't get wrong, he completely fabricated.Plenty of scholars have already weighed in on the problems presented and alas, also created by this small piece of creative fiction. It's very entertaining, although occasionally offensive. Mostly, it should not be taken seriously.Eoghan Ballard (Ph.D. Folklore. University of Pennsylvania 2005)"
+1,Lousy Book!,"I searched all over to find a book specifically about voodoo in New Orleans, and unfortunately this was all I could find...it's only 240ish pages and I still haven't even made it through it yet. Though there are some interesting facts, I think it's poorly written -- and it's 50 years old! Would like to see a more updated version that is a better read. Maybe will write it myself!"
+1,Old and Silly,"This is strictly a tourist rag. Don't waste your time. If your looking for a basic introduction to Voodoo, try Laennec Hurbon's Voodoo: Search for the Spirit; Voodoo & Hoodoo by Jim Haskins; Sallie Anne Glassman's Vodou Visions; Leah Gordon's Book of Vodou or even the Complete Idiots Guide to Voodoo."
+1,"If you want to know about New Orleans Voodoo, avoid this rag","If you are interested in reading a bunch of ignorant, bigoted stereo types, by all means buy this book.Robert Tallant was not a writer to bother with facts when spewing his hatred and racism.His depictions of New Orleans Voodoo and it's practitioners are dead wrong.If you want to read about New Orleans Voodoo, try Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau by Martha Ward."
+2,Very technical and complex,"This book is very detailed, technical and complex. If you're seriously considering exploring the photogravure technique on copper, this book is a must. It tells you everything you will ever need and all the complicated steps in the process. However, there are few historical or contemporary photogravure reproductions which is why this book gets only a four star rating from this reviewer. If you are seriously considering the photogravure process as one you would like to explore, I recommend starting with solar plates rather than copper. It is much less complicated and toxic. A very good resource is ""Printmaking in the Sun"" (2001) by Dan Welden, inventor of this method."
+2,M. Mead,Everyons should read M. Mead's research. Her research explains many issues that remain current topics of contention.
+2,"Fascinating look into economics, still seen as legendary","This fascinating look into the world of developing and growing economies emphasises the LCD's inverted ""u"" shaped curve of Economic growth. Although written in 1954 this work is seen as the seminal study in the field of developmental economics and was the key factor in securing W. Arthur Lewis's Knighthood in 1963, and Nobel Prize for Economics in 1979."
+2,pretty good,The set-up was a little weird and random but the writing was excellent. It was fun to read.
+1,What happens when squares come to the Quarter?,"Wow! It's like they transplanted someone from Kansas to the epitone of hip cities. There is no sweat, no sips on a hurricane. There is no funk! This is not a city that can be described from the passerby. You might know the names, know the places, but you ain't experienced a thang. You gotta step on a Coke cap and do a little soft shoe. You gotta bar hop, swipe your brow with a hanky in a smoky club where the jazz is the only thing hotter than the weather. You gotta suck a neck of a crawldaddy, eat rice and beans on laundry day. This is a city of great storytellers, and this ain't one of them!"
+2,A very important book,This is a powerful book. It is written in a clear and engaging style. It is important that people know about the human rights abuses going on in Sudan. Mr. Bok's story does this in a meaningful and moving way.
+2,must read for anyone interested in sudan,"I found this book enlightening not knowing anything about the current sitaution in sudan other than bits and pieces in the news. I finished this book in almost one sitting i couldn't out it down. I knew of slavery in sudan ,but had no human face or story to put with it."
+2,Great Read!!!!,Shows how the story of one man can make a difference. Such a good read about the life of a slave. Something alien to a lot of people. The book draws you in from the start you wont want to put it down.
+2,Slavery Still Exists,Excellent book. I've read all but a few pages. I was very touched by Mr Bok's description of his childhood as a slave. A few years ago I'd heard that the Sudan had some problems; after reading this book I have a little idea of those problems in general and of slavery in particular. I strongly recommend this book.
+2,Great stuff behind a ridiculous title.,"If you make it past the ridiculous first minute or so of opening title screen and ""spooky"" after effects fan footage, this documentary is chock full of great stuff. As a Brian Wilson fan, I highly recommend it. Although it appears they were trying to tie something together with Dennis Wilson and Manson, it doesn't work and doesn't go anywhere. This should be re cut into two shorts. The Wilson/Beach Boys aspects and interviews with Brian are great, however. And I do recommend it for that reason only."
+2,pretty good documentary,"overall, the documentary was pretty cool. however, about 99% of the beach boys clips were from a prior documentary, an american family from '85. they should have included the clip of dennis singing manson's song never learnt not to love (aka cease to exist). especially since the title of the movie is the beach boys & the satan. but did have cool footage of interviews with dick dale and dean torrence and the chantays. also kim fowley was cool too."
+2,beach boys and the satan,a totally off and enjoyable movie. All Brian Wilson fans should see this movie.
+2,Great Group,This is one dvd that any beach boys fan should have in their dvd collection.And if you ever wonder how such an clean cut band got ever involed in the likes of Charles Manson again this the dvd for you or if you like the beach boys music again get this dvd cause it everything that you want to know.So buy your copy now and enjoy.Rondall Banks
+1,What a piece of junk!,"Recently, I went and bought this CD Player, i was going to geta ... Sony one but ended up with this one instead cuz' it was cheap u know? Well, this one I bought didn't even have antiskip protection at all! It skips whenever I go and it eat batteries like crazy! I had wasted over 10 batteries within a month. What a piece of junk! I don't think this product differs either so I recommend not buying it and get a better product. In fact, I just going to get a new CD Player from KOSS which I think will be better. This is not worth your time, and the cd players ugly too!"
+1,DON'T BUY THIS ONE!,"I purchased this product just a few months ago and it's broken already. It was used at a desk with ear phones so it wasn't moved,bounced or anything you would expect a personal player to withstand.It skipped at the slightest bump and went through batteries like crazy.I now have a different CD player and would not recommend this to anyone."
+2,Okay,This is an okay player. I never had skipping problems. The music played pretty good. I rate it okay.
+1,Not so great,"This is NOT Koss at its best. I recently bought its newest model and trashed this one. Don't bother buying it, a good price-bad deal! Buy the new one!Recommended Manufactors: Koss Aiwa Sony"
+1,DON'T BUY THIS,"OK, people, all I have to say is this thing sux. The price may be low, but the thing is just plain crappy. And I though CD players were supposed to play music..."
+1,somewhat crappy,"of course you can't expect the ps2 experience to translate to the psp. gameplay is entirely different, even with gamebreakers and such. would make a great way to pass time on long flights or rides if there were mini-games."
+2,this game has it all,"though the series nba street never seems to change, the game it self is real fun. it comes packed with features such as just a regular game of street ball. There is also a story mode which you also unlock stages for the regular game of street ball. you can create your own character and choose his stats too. something strange, not in a bad way, but you can do tricks like handstands and more. there are many teams and players to choose from such as kobe bryant. this includes mini-games such as arcade shootout and shot blocker. It also has a really cool music track variety and a sports announcer too. It really is a good game and it will keep you entertained for hours. Its an A++++++++++++ i RECOMMEND THIS!"
+1,Great Graphics But NO GAMEPLAY and BAD CONTROLING,"When I read these review I thought this game was going to be amazing but no one mentioned that this game has very bad Controling. Here is some on the problems. When you go up for a shot and press the ""o"" button the player goes up and once you let go it takes about half a second for the player to let go of the ball so you really have no SHOT CONTROL. This game is not like many other basketball games where once your let go of the button it shoots. This game has been with me for about 2 weeks and I stopped playing this game on the first day because it got very lame and boaring because you dont have alot of control over your players.There are a few other problems in this game. The players really dont look like the actuall players and do not play like them eather. I would highely reccomend you not to get this game and would suggest ""NBA"" or another great sports game like ""FIFA""."
+1,Not worth your money,"They should have called this product lemon vaseline. The scent is nice, but it almost isn't a scrub at all; it's got some granulated sugar among a sea of greasy pommade. It leaves skin sticky and does not wash off. Do not buy this product if you're expecting an actual exfoliator!"
+1,Greasy Grapefruit!,"A sugar and oil mix with an explosive citrus fragrance. Yes, your skin will feel softer, but it's not worth it. I had to wash it off with soap and water, then clean the tub before I got out so I wouldn't fall. Take a shower and spray yourself with oil spray - it's not messy or stinky, and certainly not as slippery!"
+1,"Not very good quality, hard-to-see markings","This fan heater can oscillate, which is controlled by the foot switch (i.e., the foot switch doesn't turn the heater on or off). You can tilt the heater, too, but not by much. Overall, the heater feels cheaply made and soemtimes it doesn't work; I have to unplug and replug it to make it go again.The markings for the two knobs (left for power/fan level, right for thermostat) are *very* hard to see; they are almost non-existent. This is a very stupid design decision.I wouldn't buy this heater again despite its low price and good safety features."
+2,Value is the issue here,"Yes, this isn't the best space heater I have ever owned, but it has a unique shape where it doesn't gather a bunch of dust, like past heaters have, and you can't beat the price for its performance."
+1,THIS THING SUCKS,"Not only is the heat (btu)rating false, (in my oppinion), but to me it doesnt put out heat at all (relivently speeking) the tip over feature has prevented the unit from opperating several times in the 3 hours since i recieved it.. furthermore.. i will never purchace a heater made of plastic.. think about it.. plastic melts and metal doesnt (at the advertised tempurature) the fan speed i would equate to a gentle breeze if that. the heat output is far, far, below what i would have expected based on the advertisement.. basically in my oppinion this product is worthless to purchase unless you are trying to heat a refrogerator box sized space 5 degrese in a 70 degree enviroment.. look elsewhere for your heating needs."
+2,Telemann: Sinfonia spirituosa; String Concertos,"Telemann: Sinfonia spirituosa; String Concertos is a recording under the direction Reinhard Geoebel leading the Musica Antiqua Köln on this Deutsche Grammophon GmbH recording from 2002. It contains a well-written essay entitled ""Georg Phillip Tellemann: A Musician Abreast Of The Times"" written by Richard Goebel and translated into English by Richard Evidon. The performance by Musica Antiqua Köln is nothing short of splendid and I thorougly enjoy this recording. Highly recommended. 5/5."
+2,better than expected,"I read some of the unfavorable reviews, saw the low price and figured it was a dog. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although the cover is totaly misleading. Keeps you guessing to the end."
+2,A Hospital Stay can be Stressful...,"A hospital stay can be stressful, specifically for toddlers. My grand-daughter was having major surgery and this book aided in comforting her. It eliminated the unknown factors of a 1st time hospital stay."
+1,A very simple view of a complex subject,Reaching for the Light takes a very simple approach to a complex subject. Emilie Rose certainly researched ritual abuse well for having known about her own abuse for only one year prior to writing this book. In my opinion it takes years of therapy and intensive work to fully understand the damage done and the path to healing for the deep problems within. Any therapist who has worked with a ritual abuse victim for more than a year would not get anything from this book. Neither would anyone who has been in this hellhole beyond the initial discovery stage. My advice is to skip this book.
+1,The Facts/The Fiction,"I'm sorry, but I have seen such overwhelming evidence to support the fact that almost all ""ritual abuse"" cases WERE indeed caused by mass hysteria and community pressure. So many individuals in these communities were forced not to appear ""weak,"" and jumped on the neighborhood bandwagon to accuse, accuse, accuse.Nothing is more horrifying than the thought of our children being in peril...but that fear sadly caused a lot of irreversible damage to many innocent people's lives in these cases.From the Salem Witch trials to the Senator McCarthy insanity to this mess, it seems that every so often the civilized world goes mad. We can learn from it...but not by reading this wrongheaded book."
+1,"I'm sorry, but...","...I've seen too much damage come out of the trumped-up ritual abuse hysteria of the '80s/'90s. Thank God (yes, I'm a Christian), that this mostly-imagined phenomenon is no longer ""happening."" This book, while well-intentioned, is not based in reality."
+1,A work of fiction,"It is extremely important to realize that essentially all evidence of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA) comes from memories created during Recovered Memory Therapy (RMT). RMT has been shown to generate mostly false images: images that feel like real memories, but which are of events that never happened. It is also important to realize that Multiple Personality Disorder has now been rejected by almost all therapists. This book feeds into the victim culture of the 1980s and 1990s. It is thus dangerous to victims of recovered memory therapy and will probably delay their recovery. There are many books available that contain a realistic assessment of ritual abuse: K. Letcham & E. Loftus, ""The Myth of Repressed Memory.""R. Ofshe & E. Watters, ""Making Monsters.""M. Pendergrast, ""Victims of Memory."""
+2,Welcome to da marketplace!,"This 1985 album by Bunny Wailer is by no means, his best work. That honor goes to ""Blackheart Man"". But ""Marketplace"" does contain some fine pop-reggae tunes such as Stay With The Reggae, Electric City, and Jump Jump. Plus the album cover is great! I recommened picking this up if you can find a copy."
+2,"Lost innocense, found hope and heartbreak","This is a book that will tug at your heartstrings. I found myself turning the pages feeling the authors pain, joy and sadness.This is a unique style of writing, and maybe it would have worked well for a novel, but the author told it the way he felt it, and the poetry works in conveying what he wanted to say! I recommend it to anyone that has been in a similiar situation and hope that it can help then understand what they have been through, and maybe help them resolve their past.The only down side to the book is that I would have liked to read more. There are only 97 pages of actual poetry, and the author's own words, which I found to be very profound. Maybe the author's next book will be longer. I look forward to reading more of his work."
+2,La mejor película de Moore,"A mi juicio, esta es la mejor comedia de Dudley Moore.El reparto es excelente.Realmente la recomiendo."
+1,Software doesn't work!,I am very computer literate. The software provided is not for use with the product. I tried to download drivers so my computer could recognize the camera but had no luck. There are other identical mini cameras like this one packaged under different names. Don't buy this one.
+1,Ida B. Wells: Woman of Courage,"I was very eager to see a video of this outstanding woman, but I was very unhappy with the product. Dull. Two other items included on the video, but the part about Wells consisted of a person reading from a book. Get the book biography instead of this product--a waste of money."
+2,THE BEST SALSA,"THE BEST SAUCE YOU COULD EVER PUT ON YOUR TABLE AND USE ON YOUR COOKING ON JUST ABOUT ANYTHING, BRINGS THE COSTARICAN SPIRIT ON YOUR MEALS!"
+1,OUTDATED,"1)The problems in the book are very outdated. (for grammar section buy Cliff's or Longman)2)The problems in the book are less difficult than those on a real exam.3)The problems in the book were arranged in very boring manner.4)The CD-Rom is only for Listening. (for more computer practice buy Delta's Key for Toefl Test with CD, which has 10 tests or Cambridge Preparation for Toefl Test, which has 7 tests. Both books have CD-Rom simulated CBT.)5) The Essay section is fair. (for the best essay section buy Cambridge Preparation for the Toefl Test)Generally, there is no one book for the preparation for the TOEFL. Most likely you will need some combination of them.For instance,a) Delta for practice and reading. Moreover, you may wish to buy just Delta CD Rom without book and cassets for practice only;b)Cliff's or Longman for grammar;c)Cambridge for essay and for practice.Good luck!"
+2,Good examples and helpful hints,"I bought this book after i failed to get the score i needed in the TOEFL exam, and it helped me a lot at the second time I did the test. The best part about it is the CD-ROM that has 4 complete tests so you can practice just like if you were doing the real Computer Based TOEFL Test. It helps you to get in the mood of the test so you are prepared when you take the real test. There is only one thing that should be enhanced in this book. The review and hints at the ""writing test part"" are not enough. There should be more essay examples. Over all, this is the book you have to buy if you are planning to pay just for one book to prepare for the TOEFL"
+1,CDs DO NOT HAVE SOFTWARE!!!!!,It turns out that this book only comes with Audio cds! Go figure: When the TOELF is mainly take on the CBT form
+2,"This is a perfect review book, but it is not a textbook.","If you know English well and you need only to review some important details, this is the book you need to buy. It covers small rules, which are VERY IMPORTANT for the TOEFL, but it does not tell you much, for example, about sequence of tenses.In other words, this book will help you to improve your score, but it can not teach you English if you are a beginner.For me, the most important part of the book was structur review. IT really helped! Listening part shows the same level of difficulty as in the TOEFL, but reading is much easier then on the test. To understand the reading level of difficulty and to practise the test I would recommend TOEFL Test Preparation Kit."
+1,Wrong CD-ROM,"When you buy this book (10th edition), do not buy the one with the CD-ROM. It is not the right one (it is the 9th). All the books with CD-ROM have the wrong one. The correct one comes out in October. So if you want to buy this book do NOT take the one with the CR-ROM, because you're going to waste money!!"
+2,Second-best resource,This book is the second-best book on TOEFL after Educational Testing Services' (ETS) TOEFL book.
+1,CD Was missing,I dont find any CD inside the book. It was really matter of disgrace that CD was missing after shifting. While I was going for the purchase it was mentioned that the CD will be available but it was missing
+2,"In general, a good book","I took the Toefl test this morning and I have to say that this book was very useful. I haven't received the official grades yet but my note should be between 215 and 265, and given the fact that I've just studied two hours a day for one month...Definitely this book helped me a lot to improve my grammar, but I also believe that the examples were organized in a boring fashion. The practice tests for the listening section are really good, about the reading section... my advice to you: READ! READ! READ! No matter how much time you spend on vocabulary, they will find a word you don't know."
+1,Humor about males being incompetent in the birth process,"In general, I have little appreciation for humor based on male parental incompetence. Furthermore, ... I have just as little time for humor based on female mechanical incompetence. The theme of this book is male incompetence when it comes to pregnancy and birth. Many of the cartoons are about men being nincompoops in the delivery room, doing such helpful things as fainting, getting sick when looking at the placenta and so forth. ...Some of the cartoons about the baby in the womb are a bit humorous, but overall I did not find this collection of jokes very funny."
+1,Terrible,"I couldn't even finish it. I kept reading it thinking, ""What is the point of this story?"" I found it very boring at times and disgusting at others. Definitely one of the worst books I've ever read."
+2,My favorite book - ever!,Vindication is really a treasure - a big red ruby of a novel that penetrates such important history witha raw heart and fierce intelligence. Wow.
+1,Horrible,"I'd have given this book Zero stars, if that had been an option. Sherwood's writing style is crude at best, with some of her sentences making little to no sense at all. There writing flows very poorly (if at all), and the metaphors are some of the worst I've seen. The dialogue is boring and simplistic. I also agree with the reviewers that said this book is unnecessarily vulgar in many places. One of the worst books I've read in a long while."
+2,I loved this book,"I read several reviews on this book already, and feel that what I have to say about this book has already been said. I loved this book, and found it to be quite the page turner."
+2,Amazing Results,"This was recommended to a friend of mine by his doctor. I'm usually very skeptical of herbal treatments, but since the recommendation came from a regular medical doctor, I decided to give it a try. I am blown away by the results. I have been on this product for about 18 months, and my cholesterol has dropped from 252 to 192. I made no other significant changes in my diet. What's more, I am only taking two capsules a day instead of the recommended dosage of four per day. I've read that the big pharmaceuticals are campaigning to require this product to be sold only by prescription. I pray this never happens."
+2,Better than pharmaceutical statins,"I cannot tolerate pharmaceutical statins and this product gives me excellent results without side effects, been using it for many years."
+1,What a laugh,"This junk really stinks (literally, it smells horrible)!! I've used better products and those other attractants did trigger responses in females. I've been INSULTED by the females at my job after using alter ego and been told things like ""what in the world is that new cologne you're wearing, it doesn't smell good"". I told my wife I was wearing a new type of ""after shave"" and she hates it so much I had to promise NOT to wear it to bed. Don't believe the hype of Alter Ego, there are far far far better Pheromones. It's apparent they tried to give it a MASCULINE tone, but they went too far."
+1,Got the wrong product and no answer on my mail,"I ordered Alter Ego for men but got Alter Ego for woman. I followed the procedure given on the the web to complain and ask how to do the return, but did not get any answer."
+2,Simply The Best!,"This book dates back to the civil war era. It was the fashion source that women turned to for the most current information on what to wear. If you have ever wondered what they really wore, and why they wore it then I would suggest that you look to these books for the answers. Typically these books have a full year bound together. Each month should have a color fashion plate featuring the current wardrobe fashions. They also have music, poems, short stories, knitting and crochet patterns, health tips and cooking hints. They provide a valuable insight into the era. If you are a civil war reenactor there is no better source for accurate information, and if you are just a fan of American history, these books are an outstanding source."
+1,Case doesn't fit phone properly,"The case I had didn't fit properly - the window obstructed the rightmost side of the display. You could shift it over, but it would always shift back. I don't know if they are all that way (maybe I got a bad one?), but I didn't want to buy another one to find out."
+1,Can you hear me now...Can you hear me now?,"The averall construction is good but the placement of the holes leave a lot to be desired. It changes position very easily and constantly covers the, already way too small, holes you speak into. I would have been very dissapointed if I would have paid the original asking price of $... The belt clip feature is good."
+2,Good Fit & Function,"The cover fits reasonably well, with only slight shifting. It does not obstruct any of the controls, display, the mouthpiece or the earpiece. I really like the clip on the back. I'm pretty satisfied overall."
+2,Helpful Advice for LDS Authors!,"I highly recommend this book and would have given it five stars except for the fact that there was a small typo or two in it--not the fault of the authors, who are all excellent writers.Although the book states it's for LDS writers who want to break into the LDS market, the advice given applies to national market publishing in many cases.I purchased this book at the beginning of my writing career, when I knew nothing about how to get my work published, and learned extensively from it. I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested in having his or her work published. The information runs the gamut from how to write query letters to handling rejections. Thanks in part to ""Publising Secrets,"" my co-author, Nichole Giles, and I now have a book of LDS humor that will be released in the fall of 2009. [....]"
+2,Miracle,"Okay, this was the last album I purchased after listening to all 4 albums of Evergrey. I have to say this record has something to it, it has a completely different atmosphere. So many songs on this record are so powerful in meaning and in music, listening to them atleast 20 times is not enough at all. Having the preachers voices in the background in a couple of songs defenitely touches souls in some way or other.5 Thumps Up!!!"
+2,"Great book, but get the paper version if you can wait","This book looks like such a great resource into veganized 'authentic' italian. Very excited to try some recipes. However, the kindle version is strange and often slightly out of order."
+2,the best cookery book I own!,"This is the book to buy for all your vegan and vegetarian friends and family members. It is easy to read and to use... has great recipes and handy hints in a novel layout - and the best part of all is that everything tastes delicious! Some vegan recipes might be healthy but they are not always as tasty as the 'original' Not so with this book! Bryanna's book is filled with recipes ranging from basic cooking instructions to exotic desserts... all yummy and all relatively easy to make.As an added bonus, Bryanna gives lists of mail order resources for sometimes hard to find items - this is especially valuable if you are like me and live in a rural area without easy access to health stores.If you buy just one recipe book this Christmas season, this is the one to get! If I could give it six stars I would!"
+2,My favorite vegan cookbook!,"I've been vegan for about 4 years now, and I've been cooking all of my meals for 2 or 3. I've spent over $100 on a shelf full of vegan cookbooks. This one is the best I own. It's the only cookbook I have that has recipes that make food that's outright better than anything I ate before I went vegan! Ever since I started making my own vegan pizzas, I absolutely stopped missing the greasy things that I'd been getting delivered, and the pasta recipes here are the best I've ever had.The only problem with this book is that the recipes can take a while to prepare. If you're not a big fan of cooking, this probably isn't the book for you. But if you're glad to spend an hour in the kitchen making a meal and want to have some great vegan food, this book is a must!"
+2,Best of the series,"A first rate beautifull compilation, with every selection a winner. One of my personal favorties. Great music and great soundinf too. Ella's ""Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most"" was for me, a revelation. All artists best work."
+1,Horrible.,"I have had the first DVD since I bought my first dance hoop over a year ago, and figured that I would give the second one a try. This DVD is horrible! The picture and sound quality sucks. The picture is grainy and the sound is off. I could have made a better DVD in my backyard with my small camera. It is over-priced and they could have fit so much more in one DVD. I am so dissapointed that Hoopnotica would put out such a low quality product."
+1,Cheap!,"I haven't been able to watch this much because the DVD won't play in my normal (otherwise functioning) DVD player. It will play on my computer's DVD player, but without sound. The DVD will play fine on my laptop, but that's not a screen that's very conducive to practicing in front of. The DVD does play on my friend's DVD player for some reason. Also, I bought volumes 1 and 2 and both are so short, it seems obvious that they could have put all of the lessons on one DVD. I guess they knew they could make more money by making us buy both."
+2,Good instruction,As mentioned in other reviews the actual quality of the video's visuals is not so great but I didn't find that in any way a problem as the content was great. All the basic moves are covered and broken down in a helpful way and each includes several tips for why you may not be getting a specific move and what to try to correct it.I got the video for the trick instruction but also really enjoyed the work out section. Will definitely be trying some of the higher level videos next.
+2,A book about finding yourself,"Wonderful book that I discovered in junior high. Several years later I bought a copy and this novel has become one of a treasured few I read again every year. The central character (indeed, practically the only character for most of the book) grows so much during her experience that you remember her life changes long after you put down the book. As always, great fast-moving, realistic storytelling from Harry Mazer."
+1,An enormous disappointment,"As a fan of both Costello and Frisell, I was pleased to see this record come out - it's been a long tradition in jazz to play around with pop songs, and I thought it was an exceptional idea to choose them from this great Costello/Bacharach album.The result is terrible, however. Yeah, everyone is playing the notes very nicely, but these are merely rote and exceedingly pallid, mainly instrumental verions of the originals, which on the first album are full of much more passion and spontaneity. There is no imagination or inspiration here, no sense of even an attempt to make the music their own. It seems inexplicable that no one involved in this project could hear how dull and lifeless it was. And on a personal level, Billy Drewes is a taste I perhaps will never acquire. Don't waste your money, this is an awful record."
+1,all-round disappointment,"I'm a big fan of Costello, a big fan of Bacharach, and through Deep Dead Blue, became a fan of Frisell. This combination seemed too good to be true, and actually, I was so looking forward to hearing it as one piece that I saved listening to it until I had a long car journey.Sadly, the Sweetest Punch is much less than the sum of the parts.I understand that Bill recorded it without hearing Elvis & Burt's finished album. I wish he'd waited and used it as inspiration, as The Sweetest Punch is neither sweet nor punchy. Instead it is passionless, routine and flat. Moreover it's just dull if you compare it to the rich, elegant, touching soundscapes of Painted From Memory.I am surprised that as someone with so much creative control over his output, Elvis didn't take Bill aside and suggest re-mixing or re-recording or simply not releasing.Sad really."
+1,Is it just me....or....,"Is it just me...or is there something strange about the sound of this album, as though the musicians are all slightly out of tune or it's being played on a tape recorder that's going a little bit below the usual speed? This effect is particularly noticeable on ""TOLEDO"".I loved ""Painted From Memory""- I think the songs are fantastic. These versions don't detract from them, but, with a couple of exceptions (e.g ""Painted from Memory"", sung by Cassandra Wilson) they don't add much to the original album either. I had hoped that this CD would be more jazzy and improvisational. After all Bacharach and Costello have provided some great chords for jazz musos to play around with. Instead the instrumentation is dull and the arrangements unadventurous. Particularly bad is ""God Give Me Strength"", which on all other recordings is amazing."
+1,only 1 in the bag,">:I assumed that the 3 items in the picture was what I was buying, not 1, what am gonna do with one?"
+2,My wife loves it,"My wife thoroughly enjoyed this DVD, saved me from the fact I did not get her tickets to the concert!"
+1,Extermely dissapointed,"I like Tina very much. I was extrememly dissapointed in this DTS version of the DVD. To my ears, the sound quality was plain at best. When I see DTS, I expect something special. I want to be able to say, WOW! It let me down tremendously. Compared to ""Hell Freezes Over"" it ranks about a 2 and that's being generous. It is WAY over priced!I played it once and never had the urge to play it again!"
+1,This Is Not a Live Concert,Bought this DVD on the strength of the tape I had of the same concert broadcast on Showtime in the 90's. Thought the concert should have won a Cable ACE award it was so good. Couldn't wait to see the DVD version and when I heard the first vocals come out I couldn't believe that they had overdubbed new vocals over the originals. What was one of the best concert videos that I had ever seen and heard was ruined by someone who thought he could improve on perfection. Don't waste your money if you've seen the original.
+1,What a Cryin' Shame ....,"I love Tina. Her music is the epitome of energizing soul-rock. We looked forward to this DTS version of her concert. We put it in, sat back, and after 5 minutes into the concert I was becoming agitated at what should be a great show. The music was great, but after 30 minutes I was going nuts. Then it dawned on me: the camera work is absolutely the worst. It's horrible. It detracts from the concert. It never stops moving. It never stops fading in & out. It jumps from one angle to another. It changes every few seconds and it never stops for the whole concert. A bunch of high school kids could have done better. I hope we can find another Tina concert worth buying but the Amsterdam concert was a waste of our money. What a cryin' shame."
+2,A great performance,This was a a great performance. Tina is superb as are all her back up musicians. The production is great and the DTS sound is outstanding. You won't go wrong with this one.
+2,Simply The Best Concert!,"I wish I could give this more then 5 stars. This concert tour was Tina's best concert. I almost did not buy this because I own this on video. When I recevied it, to my surprise, the DVD has four extra songs on it then the video. The songs are ""Wildest Dreams"" ""Let's Stay Together"" ""Something Beautiful Remains"" and ""Better Be Good To Me"" If anyone caught Tina on this tour, here is your chance to own the ""complete"" concert for ever!"
+2,The best concert video !!!!!,This is the best concert video ever. Great show and great music ! Tina Turner's show still gets better every time she tours ! Now we have it in perfect DVD picture and DTS sound.
+2,Tina Turner concert,"LOVE IT , LOVE IT, LOVE IT. I exercise to this DVD, 30-35 minutes at a time. The music is great, Tina of course is great. BEST exercise workout I have ever had and the scenery is FINE, FINE, FINE. Thanks to all who make this DVD possible !!!"
+2,Flawed but interesting fiction on Russian America,"I can't help but think this book would have been far better as a non-fiction piece. The characters are not really that absorbing, and I feel that the narrator has much more to say about the experience of kayaking or canoeing the Northwest Coast from Sitka to Oregon than the fiction format allows him to. The description of the sea and land is really amazing and makes it absolutely worth reading. However, I have a bit of sympathy for the reviewer who said it was boring because the plot is not as gripping as a summary would suggest (4 men escape from Novo-Arkhangelsk, now Sitka, in order to eventually return to Sweden). It is a man against nature story, but I suppose I found the nature part much more interesting than the men.A non-fiction reflection retracing this journey interwoven with the author's own thoughts probably would have been much more gripping.Still, it is worth reading nonetheless."
+2,A Page Turner,"Ivan Doag has captured my attention. After reading this great adventure story, I intend to order more books written by this author. His ability to create dialogue and tell a fascinating tale is remarkable. My only wish is for a sequel."
+2,Indelible impact,Sea Runners will etch the coastline of British Columbia in your mind. An awesome tale.
+1,big words used for big words sake,I have read other Ivan Doig books and found them immensely interesting but the phrasing and vocabulary in this book were very awkward. The descriptions would have been better if the author had not tried to use big words which made the voice of the book seem pretentious. I read it for a book club and had a hard time getting through it. The sad thing is that the story itself was interesting as were the characters. It was just an awkward book to read. It definitely was not a page turner. I don't think I shall ever read anything else by Doig which is a disappointment after reading others.
+1,this book is SO BORING,"sure its a bit funny, and it touches me cause i am a swede, but it seriously is not that good of a book. its just about rough seamean looking out at the BRISK sunrise. big words don't make a book good.i did NOT like this book, but im giving it some sympathy points, which is why it gets 2 stars."
+2,Rough Hewn Poetry,Descriptions of the Pacific Northwest are accurate and beautiful. The rhythm of the book captures the frustration of its characters and makes it part of your life. I felt I was on the sea paddling for seemingly forever. What kind of characters are required to make a superhuman effort? What kind of relationships are developed by disparate humans when pitted against great odds? Doig helps to answer these questions. This is a MUST READER for understanding the Pacific Northwest.
+2,Wild Alaskan adventure,"Based on a true incident, this tale of the escape of indentured workers from a fish packing plant in Alaska in the 1800s is hair-raising adventure. Doig's descriptions of the trials the men face in the unforgiving wilderness are masterful and vivid. There's humor here too. At first, the syntax was challenging, but Doig succeeds in giving the narrative a Scandinavian and historical flavor through the language. This boat takes some startling turns, so hang on!"
+1,Pile of Junk - Save your money!,"The first one I received the SD card slot lock did not work. The second one literally took 5 to 10 minutes to boot up. I returned it again to Discount Jungle (Amazon Seller) and they said they would not charge me the 15% restocking fee which they did anyhow.All in all, I wouldn't own another Sandisk MP3 even if they would give me one for free! I'm out $10.00 for two return shipments and another $10.00 restocking fee. Nothing to restock at Discount Jungle, send the piece of junk back to Sandisk!!!Save some headaches and buy something different! Do a Google search for Sansa View slow start up, boot, or lockup.At least the FM Radio was nice....that's why it has a two star rating. I'd sure hate to see how well the re-manufactured units work."
+2,Advice to potential buyers,"Just wanted to mention a few things the other reviewers didn't. This player supports the WMA format which iPOD does not. I have the 8GB unit and expanded it with a 4GB MicroSD card. After adding the Micro SD card, the unit took about 90 seconds to start up, and battery life was reduced from 3 hours to about 30 minutes! Overall, I love it as a MP3 player, but would recommend you go with a unit with 16GB built-in storage if you think you'll need that much room."
+1,SanDisk Sansa View Player MP3 Player - plays less than two hours,"While advertised as eight hours of play time, the player didn't make a two hour trip once in the three or four weeks we had it.Now just waiting to get the refund we've been notified we will receive so we can try something else, hopefully something that will live up to its advertisement this time."
+1,cheap,"After about 3 months things started going down hill really fast. After leaving it in the car on a summer day something went wrong with the with the power saver. I'd charge it over night and the next morning it would be dead. I'd listen to it for 5 minutes, turn it off, then turn it back on and it would be at half power. Recently the screen broke. That just gave me a good reason to get rid of it.Trust me, keep looking."
+1,Overall problematic MP3 player,"I got this player for Christmas and it immediately had bad screen problems, the LCD screen would freeze or make thick dark lines. The rewind bar doesn't work either! you can rewind it and the seek bar will show it rewinding, but it'll resume right where it left off! I only give this player 2stars just because it's ease."
+1,not a good experience,"I bought a sansa view 8gb from Sold by: txxhenk, and i am not at all satisfied with this product. I just got the player, without a charger, how on the world should i charge this player without a charger. I also didn't receive the USB cable or the head phones or the user manual. I know that this is used-good condition but i didn't expect this."
+1,Wow the battery life is bad!,"If you have ever had an iPod you will kick yourself for buying this player. Replaced my iPod Nano because the battery life was fading. Unfortunately, there is no way to get the advertised 35 hours of advertised battery life. You should expect 6 to 8 hours.It is crashy. It occationally corrupts the tracks when it crashes. The screen is average. Getting podcsts to show up as podcasts has been frustrating. Forget about video podcasts. You will be spending a significant amount of time formatting them. Of course, you should expect even worse battery life.The reason the iPod Nano is $130; it works!"
+1,Think twice about buying this player !,"I purchased this player last August and it worked fine for 4 months, even though I didn't play it much. My intent was to use it primarily on plane flights. Suddenly and for no reason, I was unable to easily insert the earphones into the player. With a little effort, I was finally able to insert the earphone, but could not get any sound.I contacted Sandisk and was very disappointed with their response. The player has a 1-year warranty but it's very apparent that Sandisk is attempting to discourage replacing defective products by making purchasers jump through hoops to test the product and prove it is defective rather than immediately fixing or replacing it. If the player won't work as advertised, why should I be inconvenienced as a result.In addition, a senior service person was supposed to contact me about the problem, but has not done so. I would never purchase a Sandisk product in the future -- too difficult to deal with if there's a warranty problem !"
+1,Sansa View 8 GB,"This item is one of the worse I have seen in the Sansa family. I have had all the Sansa E200 series mp3 players and those froze at times when viewing video. Good sound when you use better headphones. The only thing that is good about this mp3 player is the large view screen. The conversion software always freezes after the video file has been converted meaning that you have to Ctrl<Alt<Delete to shut down the program. As a 'techie', I recommend that you don't buy this item. Oh! one more thing! Do not order via the free shipping that Amazon offers. It's just 'standard' meaning you could have you item delivered to you way past the scheduled mailing time or not at all. It's been a month now and I still haven't recieved my original order alhough Amazon was gracious to resend the item, but I had to get it sent to my job which amazingly got there much faster through the same type shipping. Imagine that!"
+1,This Item is a Piece of Junk!,"I am thourghly disappointed in this Sansas View. It deleted songs all the time wont keep them on wont connect to computer, if it keeps them it puts them on 3 or 4 times and when you detelted the dups.it deletes them all."
+1,sent two back,IVE HAD TO SEND TWO OF THESE BACK NOW. THEY SHUT OFF AND WONT TURN BACK ON. THESE ARE DISCOUNTINUED AND I BELEIVE THE BATTERIES ARE SHOT IN THEM.I WOULDNT BUY ONE!!
+1,Malfunction and battery doesn't last long,"Got this about 6 weeks ago. One week into it, the device started getting ""stuck"" on rewind. It's supposed to stop rewinding when you release pressure on the wheel, which it still sometimes does successfully. About half the time, though, it gets stuck on rewind and the only thing I can do is turn it off, none of the other functions (like play or stop) work.Newer problem: it's supposed to skip to the next track when you hit the fast forward button twice. It did that in the beginning, now it usually doesn't, same thing with trying to go to a previous track.Either I got a lemon or this device is poor quality. This is my first MP3 player so I have no basis for comparison regarding battery life but it seems the battery drains very quickly."
+1,Not good,"Well, I only write reviews for things I dont like enough. Otherwise dont bother.I previously had a sansa and it worked great. I dropped and broke it. The best thing about sansa is Rhapsody on the go feature and the radio feature. Unlike say an iPod, I can just listen to all kinds of music for $14.99 or something.But this new one keeps giving me the wror message 'Your tracks are not synchronized'. I then have to deauthorize device and computer, re-authorize, re-format, restore factory settings, to get it to work. Mega pain in the behind.Dont know if the fault is with Rhapsody or with Sansa, but I am seriously looking for other options for my music."
+1,SanDisk MP3 Player,"Player was defective. After charging battery, I turn it on and while attempting to download an audio-book, the unit ""locked up"", All functions ceased, and I couldn't turn it off: back of player became very warm. Battery finally lost life and the unit shut down. One unsuccessful attempt was was made to recharge it. It was returned for refund.."
+1,SECOND and LAST time around for Sandisk e series,"This is my second Sansa e series mp3 player. The first was a Rhapsody edition and lasted about 4 months. I blamed the short life on the R series and since I liked the way it looked and worked thought I would try it again with the e280. I loaded up my 8 gig with about 7 gig of music and now all I see is Sandisk - a brief flash of ""reading"" and then back to the Sandisk logo screen. It will do that for hours and hours on end. My computer doesn't even recognize it anymore. When I first plugged it in this evening the screen did come up to play music, but when I tried to, it said that the player was empty. I haven't tried contacting SanDisk. I think I will just cut my losses and write them off. The only Sansa product I've ever loved was the discontinued M series players -they're few and far between and highly sought after."
+1,Hate this thing,"I hate this thing. It worked for about a month and that is it. It has driver problems. After 5 hours on the phone with Rhapsody, 2 hrs. with Sansa it still does not work. I have downloaded everything for this. It does not work. Waste of money, time. Very disappointed."
+1,Sansaview 8 GB doesnt support 8GB external MicroSd card even with the latest F/W.,"Sansaview 8 GB doesnt support 8GB external MicroSd card even with the latest F/W.When plugging an 8Gb external microsd all the media from sd card is displayed twice in Sansaview. Forums have reported this problem in 2008 and this issues is still not fixed by Sansa even in the latest F/W.If you connect a 4Gb micro SD this issue goes away.If we remove the multiple listing of same items, I would love this player.The play button automaticaly aligns for landscape photo/video view. After I upgraded to latest F/W could see most of the videos, the firmware which came alongwith SansaView 1.01 could only play audio without showing the videos.To get the device upgraded need to connect in MSC mode which is not visible from the settings and the trick is to keep the ""Previous"" button pressed in ""hold"" mode while connecting the cable to laptop."
+2,Great MP3 player!,"This is a great MP3 player, and costs a lot less than an Apple equivalent. Shipping was fast. In case you want to sync some tracks from your computer to the Sansa View, connect it to your computer and call SanDisk support and they will ""activate"" the player remotely and you will be able to sync ever after. I downloaded to user manual. It is much more detailed than the skippy little guide that comes with the player. All in all I am very happy with this player."
+1,Its a Cheap MP3 Player thats it,"Its just a durable product with great sound quality, but don't expect anything more from it. The ear phones are too big for my years and the device is not easy to use. You will need to use a software to convert your videos to be compatible with this device. The only good thing is that you don't need any software to load songs in to this player, however, the folders that you have on your hard disk will not appear on the player. This is what I don't like. I would like to have a player which will let me create my own music folders and not create the default ones. I disliked iPod because of iTunes, but now I feel iPod is much better than this even though iTunes is not so easy to use, its at least easier than running this device. No wonder, the product is priced so cheap."
+1,Good Product-when it lasted.,"This was a pretty good product until the damn thing just stopped working and just froze up when you tried to turn it on. I had it just over a year and after turning it on the device just went into bootup mode, never actually coming on. As long as I had it, it would frequently exhibit the same behavior. The only thing that would help was to take out the battery out and back in. Finally in the end, that did not help at all.The durability of the Sansa's line is poor at best."
+2,Sansa GP3 Player is good for the value,"My 13 year old son is very pleased with this product.The only problem I had with AMAZON is they marketed it on the screen with a protective skin and power cord to buy ""as a bundle"". Unfortunately, the skin that was shown on the screen did not fit. Not good, AMAZON!"
+2,Excelent product!,I definitely like this. All the features that has makes this product smooth and easy to operate.Definitely recommended.
+1,Horrible for long audio files,"The player is awful if you are using it to listen to lectures; it only recognizes 25 minutes of an mp3. Plus, the fast forward function is EXTREMELY slow (to fast forward 10 mins would take about 3-4 minutes of holding down the button).Otherwise, it plays music fine, though the software on the mp3 player is no where near as nice as what you get with ipods (e.g. if you pull the headphones out of the jack it will pause the file, or it will remember the exact location in a file where you last left off instead of restarting a file if you turn the player off), but on the flip side it is also significantly cheaper.Overall, you get what you pay for."
+1,Sandisk 8 gig black,"Bought two units and after a few months one stopped working. Could get no info from the unit it was dead. Contacted Sandisk and ask for quick replacement. Offered to prepay to secure item would be shipped quick. Was told I did not need this. Item was bad and would be replaced with in a few days. After waiting a full month, I had to phone the Co on Ca. Manager told me the order had not been shipped and this some times happens. Had phoned the supply house in another state and player would be shipped.Worse customer support I have seen. Would not buy another unit from this Co. Manager I talked with sounded like a brain dead stoner. Might be why orders get lost.Order with caution and if you require replacement, prepare to follow up daily."
+1,Did not work out of the box,"I got the View for Christmas for my daughter after her Sansa Fuze died after several years of heavy use. It would never charge right out the box using both the USB or the electric charger I have for my own Fuse. I went online and tried everything the sandisk site said-nothing worked. Got the online chat who informed me that I had to use e-mail to resolve the issue since the View is a ""Legacy"" item. Sent an e-mail and never got a response. Their customer service department needs a lot... of help. On the plus side, sent it back to Amazon who gave A+++ refund service. Thanks Amazon!"
+1,Bad Luck?,"The Sansa View 8GB I received was faulty. The battery would not hold a charge and/or the player would not turn on. This happened within hours of opening the player packaging and attempting an initial full-charge of the player's battery. The battery is only chargeable via USB and I tried using a PC and an AC to USB adapter to charge it. There is no hard reset button like I have seen on other players (namely Cowon brand players) so it could not simply be reset.I decided to return the product for a refund because it did not seem worth the trouble of waiting for a new (or repaired) player. I was not very impressed with the build quality of the player. It felt and looked very prone to scratching or other damage if not treated with extreme care. Furthermore, I found another player that suited my personal needs and desires better than the Sansa View."
+2,Good Player - Bad Tech Support,"I had no end of trouble getting it installed on my Vista computer. Tech Support was useless, apparently not admitting to the problem. I finally tried the forums and found a workaround. Finally working, the player is great for music and my Audiobooks, small, easy to use, generally just what I wanted."
+1,Not Happy,I recently purchased a used 8 GB View. It works well as a 8 GB View but will not support an 32 GB SD card. The literature on the internet said that it would support a 32 GB card.
+1,ejects micro SD chip!,"I was very happy with my Sansa View, until all of a sudden my micro SD chip was missing. I couldn't imagine someone stealing just a chip, but then when I tried to put a new one in, I noticed it would only be installed for a second or two before the spring inside the unit would expel the chip. It would actually launch it up 4-6 inches! So now I know my original chip is somewhere at the gym, certainly vacuumed up by now.It's a great player, but check to make sure your SD card doesn't come out too easily or just send it back!"
+2,One major criticism,"Mostly very happy with this product, except the fact that it's dreadfully slow on fast forward or reverse. As you might imagine this can become very frustrating at times. And also totally unable to skip ahead to another part of the recording immediately similar to what the ipod can do.---C'mon Sandisk, give us some software to correct these serious inconveniences!!"
+2,Decent,"Well, on the plus side it has great sound and good picture the ability to expand the memory and an FM radio(iPods don't have this feature). The downside it that the screen has a somewhat greasy look. This doesn't show very much during movies but it is a bit annoying. The screen scratches very easily so I would reccomend a case. When watching a movie, sometimes the whole thing freezes up and you have to turn it off and back on again. This is not horrible but it does get on your nerves after a while. The spin wheel is awesome ( I like it much better than the iPods because the spin wheel actually moves on the Sansa View). The whole thing is very easy to use and very user friendly. Overall this is a good product."
+2,He likes it!,"I bought this as a gift for my husband and the more he uses it, the more he is thrilled with it. Only downside is the weight."
+2,Better than expected,"THE SANSA VIEW IS A GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE PRICE. THE MUSIC SOUND QUALITY IS VERY GOOD BUT LACKS BASS POWER. THE VIDEO PLAYER WORKS GREAT ONCE YOU FIND AN EASIER WAY THAN PROVIDED BY SANDISK. USING THEIR PROVIDED ""SANSA MEDIA CONVERTER"" WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THEIR WEBSITE TAKES HOURS TO CONVERT A MOVIE TO THE SANSA VIEW, BUT USING THE ""PSP MOVIE CONVERTER"" DOES THE JOB IN COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN YOU CAN DRAG AND DROP THE MOVIE TO THE SANSA VIEW USING RHAPSODY MEDIA PLAYER. ONCE I LEARNED TO DO THAT I BEGAN ENJOYING THE PLAYER. THE PICTURE VIEWER IS GREAT AS WELL. I ALSO OFFER THE FM RADIO FOR WHEN U WANNA HEAR SOMETHING DIFFERENT, DSEPERATE FOLDER FOR AUDIOBOOKS AND PODCAST, EXPANSION SLOT. A BANG FOR THE BUCK."
+2,Love My MP3,"I love this tiny MP3 player. Very easy to use. If you do have any problems, their customer support is great. I had to download a driver to get it going and I also called about another problem. They talked me right through everything and it all works well. I bought it primarly for the purpose of using a speaker system with it so I can listen to music in my office instead of depending on the radio. The earphoes included were not the best, so I did purchase another pair for improved comfort. I have loaded a video and some photos on it as well as music. To add videos and pictures it is necessary to dowload free software from the Sansa site. I feel this is a great product and it was better than I expected with a very reasoable price."
+2,SANSA Sandisk 8 gb,"I've had this product about 3 years now and use it everyday. I'm amazed at the quantity of music that I can put on it. I haven't used the video part of it, but, in a pinch have used it while DJing when my other equipment failed. I totally recommend this."
+1,Nice player except.....,"Nice player except the microSD card fails to be recognized anymore. The problem isn't the card (I've tried several), it IS the Player. The disappointing machine just fails to recognize that it even has a card slot. The expansion card slot is meaningless. And what with an appalling 90-DAY WARRANTY, you can see Sansa has little faith in their own products. It is really to be looked at as disposable. Get it really, REALLY cheap, or get something else. The rest of the machine operates fine and it pretty reasonably intuitive. But....but, the expansion card issue is a massive, strange failure. I wouldn't recommend this (or perhaps any SanDisk product. This just SHOULD NOT happen."
+1,if only it could last,"This was my first mp3 player so i didn't neccessarily want anything fancy, just something with a decent sized screen. It worked pretty good for about a year. Then it began to randomly turn off. Usually when this happened i could turn it back on within a few minutes but this too ceased happening. I've now had it close to a year and a half and it cannot hold a charge at all. This would be fine if I only wanted to listen to it while it was charging, however I prefer my mp3 player to be portable. Do not buy this unless you prefer temporary dependability out of your electronics."
+1,This device is the worst ever,if its not tranferring the wrong music... its freezing up.. or not liecening properly.. or the device itself sticks(dail to select with). this is my third sansa and will be my last
+1,a Mac user,NOT at all friendly for a Mac user. The instructions are not at all helpful and tech services are not available on weekends.
+1,Save up and get a nano instead.,"Whatever you do, avoid this product. I was lured by the lower price tag and as a group exercise instructor I needed something to lug all my music around on. I didn't want to lose my ipod (which I LOVE) so I got this instead.Well I've gone through two of them. You name the problem and I've had it. It has stopped working in the middle of a class I'm teaching, I've gotten the white screen of death, the display crapped out and for some reason it just stopped connecting to my computer. If I could give this zero stars I would. It will break if you look at it sideways.Sansa is replacing this for me, for the second time, but I'm going to buy another ipod instead because I just can't rely on this thing at all. I don't even think its worth giving to someone once the replacement gets here.DON'T BUY IT, YOU'LL REGRET IT!"
+1,De la poudre aux yeux,"J'ai acheté un Sansa View 16gB pour $200 CAD il y a deux ans et demie à peine, et la batterie vient de mourrir. L'estimation pour la réparation et le remplecement de la batteire est de $80 minimum, vous voyez le topo? Malgré son excellente sonorité, je ne recommande pas cet appareil, difficile à comprendre, parfois il gèle... à éviter!"
+1,Frustrating,"Any problem listed in previous reviews, I encountered with mine. At which point I discovered one more weakness of this mp3 player.It does not fare well against a hammer."
+1,Bad battery - not replaceable - throw away unit,"I recently received a refurbished View as a birthday gift, charged it up, set it down a couple of days. When I picked it up I found it was dead. I charged it again, called Sansa about the issue and they agreed it was a bad battery after diagnosing the problem. They also told me the battery is not replaceable and after warranty you throw these units away. Now I need to deal with Buy.com to see if they will give me my money back or replace the unit hopefully with a e200 series. The e200 series has inexpensive replaceable batteries."
+1,"Great player, bad job with the refurbish","We bought this player for my mother, as I have the same one and love it. But, this player had problems from the get go, being a refurbished model. Sansa support was good, but their fix for the problem only lasted a matter of hours. We eventually had to return it, which was a fast and painless process with Amazon.The player, when it works correctly is great. I can't even begin to fill mine up with songs, videos and recordings. The FM recorder is great for lectures, conventions and other occasions. The sound quality is amazing. I also love that, unlike the e200 series you can format and also erase songs directly on the player without using your computer. It also conveniently has a spot for audiobooks and podcasts. Also to note that you can download shows and movies from amazon to play on this player.It was tough giving a star rating as this particular player was broken, but knowing from experience that they can make wonderful mp3 players."
+2,go with the view,"I was upgrading from a Sandisk Sansa e280 4GB unit. This unit does a better job playing everything (audio and videos) and with a larger screen and longer battery life, I was sold. I think this unit is a great option if you want to avoid ipod and itunes."
+1,OK but lots of bugs which never get fixed!,"I'm frustrated by things that never get fixed on this product. I use the Sansa View to listen to 1-hour mp3 recordings from a class I'm taking. If I pause the recording in the middle and resume later in the day (after the Sansa has powered down), the recording NEVER starts where I left it!!!!! The most frustrating thing is that I've reported this problem to SanDisk over 6 months ago and it is never addressed, even though my problem was acknowledged by their tech support.To further complicated things, the fast forward does not accelerate, so when I need to get back to the 30th minute of the recording, I have to hold down the fast-forward button for about five minutes. I also reported this problem over 6 months ago with the same result -- acknowledged by tech support but never addressed.With the amount of firmware updates they've made, this is clearly a product being beta tested on the customers."
+2,Great little mp3,"I've had this mp3 player for a few months now and really like it. It's very lightweight, easy to use (I saw from the reviews here to format it before attempting to add music - that's the only thing that would've been unclear from the instructions), good sound quality. The battery really does last a long time if all you're doing is listening to music, which is mainly what I do. I'm very satisfied with my non-conformist (ie non-ipod) mp3 player! Saved myself a little money and don't look like everyone else out there."
+1,Battery problems,Worked fine... until the battery died after one year. You can't replace it so essentially the player is useless. Would not recommend.
+1,Poor Qiality Control,"Despite the many reviews from folks who had to return one or more Sansa Views before getting a functional one, I figured the manufacturer must have cleared up their quality problems to stay in the market. Wrong!!!!My brand new Sansa View 8 totally stopped functioning about 20 minutes into its first use. I'm very disappointed to have waited for my order to be filled and now must wait again for a replacement. I'm more than a month into my purchase and I have nothing to show for it but a paid bill.Amazon has not stepped up at all, either. The order was filled by a vendor whom I've never heard of before. Amazon refers buyers to that vendor's customer service and takes no part in satisfying the purchaser.Lots of room for improvement on the part of all three providers."
+1,"Less then one year, Issues already","I purchased this less then one year ago, already the buttons are less responsive. The biggest problem that I have is that it does not play the songs correctly any more. I can hear the music and sometimes the back round singing but not the main singing. This started out as a periodic problem as I was running but now is almost all the time.I am very disappointed in this player."
+1,I think I hate it,"I had high expectations for this player. I have the Sandisk m240 and m250 and they have amazing sound quality so I thought, being from Sandisk, it would follow suit. It didn't. Very disappointed with the sound quality. It even breaks up. And forget about organizing you music and videos. You can't create folders on your own. Have to use Windows Media Player. And I still haven't figured out how to make video playlists. WMP won't accept mp4 files in the Video playlist. Plus, when scrolling through your library, the scroll wheel only goes forward so, if you want to play a song that begins with ""Y"" and don't what to start from ""A"" and scroll through 8GB WORTH OF SONGS all the way down to ""Y"" but want to scroll up from ""Z"" to ""Y"", you can't."
+2,Good value for the money,"I purchased this mp3 player for my daughter who really likes it. She experienced some difficulty at first downloading her music, but this problem has been resolved.The player is very easy to use - she did not even need to read the manual."
+1,You get what you pay for,"I bought this earlier this year, thinking I am getting an upgrade from my Sansa M250.Wish I was not soo quick to throw out my old player.Its really fustrating when it syncs with the computer after disconnecting it takes hours ( by then the battery is drained) to power off from the connected mode.I hate thisproduct. Get the real deal save yourself some fustration and money. Not worth it.Beware!"
+1,disappointed with this MP3,"I purchased this MP3 player as a Christmas gift for our daughter only to find out on Christmas Day that is not compatible without our computer despite every update available. While we could see the preloaded video and it is very clear and bright, we were never able to upload any music. My husband (who is computer wizard) spent 12 hours trying to get this thing to work, but without any success. Next time we'll buy an IPod."
+2,Good Value for the Money,"Pretty good value for the money. Prefer Zune's tactile interface. Not much information on how to install Videos, photos or Album Art. But should be able to figure it out from the internet. Try to keep it away from Cell phone, when I put my View in the same pocket as my cell phone it caused the View to lock up or shut down. Like the fact you can add memory with SD cards. Overall more positives than negatives."
+1,Has one important major flaw,"Had no luck, even with latest firmware, getting the unit to resume any of my audio books. I tried changing the tags on the mp3 files but it did not work. The unit would go into auto shut off and then force you to start your audio book file from the start every time."
+1,Be nice if it worked.,"Apart from arriving in nearly 2 pieces ( apart ) it did not work and the software did not work either. Going away in a week, so I cannot use it. Pissed off."
+2,"A few kinks, but overall it works well","Unfortunately it hasn't been all wine and roses w/my View but overall I would say that I'm satisfied with it. After having to return my first view due to battery problems the second one I got has worked great. It has been reliable (so far) and it's a breeze to load w/my music, photos and short home videos. The sound is fine with a little tweaking and creating my own equalizer setting. The screen rotates to landscape to show videos so you get the widescreen view, albeit on a very small screen. The wheel works well to glide through the menu as well as volume control. It feels solid though definitely not noticeable on my arm when I'm working out."
+2,as good as an i-pod,"well i had an rca 4108 was ok, but the headphone input circuit broke. so i went on a hunt looking for another. So i started to read reviews. this sansa was the best i've read and so far held up to it's reviews. I like it and would recomend it."
+2,Sansa e280,"Can not beat this item for the price, hands down!Excellent product with all the features you could want, period."
+2,Wonderful device,"I purchased this for my husband to load a recertification course on and study. He also has music on it and is enjoying it very much. It was a great price, especially for this much memory. And Amazon's service was great as usual."
+2,Sansa View ROCKS!!!!,"I have had this Model Sansa View MP3 since it first came out in 2005-2006. It remains durable & in perfect working condition. I store music and pics on it and have never had any issues. I was my first and only MP3 player until I bought an iPhone this year (2011). However, I still use the Sansa View for the gym because it's light weight ( I also have the arm case that goes with it for working out). I highly recommend it if your are looking for a quality MP3 player. I purchase and download music from the web-sit it gives you at purchase and i also transfer music from my Windows Media Player on my PC. Too Cool!!!"
+1,Wow...,"Alright so this thing really needs a warning label on it. ""WILL FREEZE WHEN TRYING TO SKIP SONGS"" This stupid contraption lead me in the end to just break it. It freezes up when I try and skip a song, I have to try and turn the damn thing off before I can even go to the main menu after I've used it for about a half hour. The battery life is great, really, but it's just not worth it when it's playing and it goes to the next song, but the screen says it's one minute into the last song previous it was playing. Basically, you can't skip the song if you wanted. Nice going Sansa, you made a piece of crap."
+1,Not What I Had Expected,"I had hoped for a more from Sandisk. After about 10 very frustrating days of trying to get it to work properly, the unit stopped altogether. The expansion memory never did work. It would only duplicate what was on the internal memory. Sandisk support was polite and tried to be helpful. Unfortunately, we were not in any way successful in getting the unit to work. After I got the error message on my computer that the unit has malfunctioned and should be replaced, I sent it back.SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)"
+1,Plzz don't buy it,"Review: I have had the sansa view 8gb for a year before the navightional wheel didnt work any more.(Make it fun! Who says you can't be informative and entertaining) I dont think so! im a person left musicless.( aawwww )Pros: the wheel lights up.Cons: the wheelConcluction: dont buy it!, dont !, wait one more time, DONT BUY IT !Recommendations: I personaly recommend buying an archos product, nuff said. :["
+2,flowerpots and spanish guitar,"This is really a beautiful album. Micus plays all of the tracks by himself, on spanish guitar, zither, nay and flowerpots. The flowerpots are particularly interesting. They sound sort of like a marimba. The compositions are very interesting, and not at all sappy. I am sure micus cringes to see his music thrown in bins with world music and new age. It is not at all trite or commercialized. Some of the pieces include solo guitar, then some vibrant otherworldy rythmic flowerpot playing, back into solo guitar, generally quiet."
+2,The best book I've read on public speaking,"As a member of Toastmasters I have access to a wide variety of materials and seminars on public speaking. However, this one book covered more material in less space and in easier terms than all the seminars I've attended. His style is not that of a college textbook - if it were I wouldn't have read it. His style is straight from the hip. I consider this book to be my textbook, with Toastmasters providing the chance to practice what I've read. This book has done more to improve my speeches than the formal Toastmaster's evaluations."
+2,Myth: Great speakers are born,"Myth: Great speakers are born. Dale Carnegie's ""The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking"" may be a misnomer - it's not as easy as easy as the title may imply, but more importantly, he shows that it's nurture not nature that makes a great speaker. The book is filled with inspiring examples, tips and lessons. If you want to become a great speaker, this is a must read. You'll learn about the common pitfalls, the structure of the talk, the importance of introductions, conclusions, and much more. This book has stood the test of time and helped thousands of people, I'm glad to say that I'm one of them."
+1,public speaking book,I actually didn't finish this book. It had some good pointers within it but I felt it was doing more story telling than teaching me how to calm down and deliver a speech without my breakfest or lunch wanting to errupt. Although it was somewhat interesting it wasn't doing what I needed it to and that was to teach me not to want to disappear before I got up in front of a group of people.
+1,good examples - no index,"Public speaking in narrative form. Lots of stories and examples from Lincoln to businessmen in 1969. Interesting to read. No index, not user-friendly as a resource."
+1,Carnegie Aint what he used to be...,"Dale carnegie wrote very well in his earlier works, this later work (assumedly from later in his life, or judging from the text possibly written postumously) is the worst thing i have ever seen in print.As an english professor it seemed sardonic to me to see someone write so poorly about the topic of speaking well. Perhaps i should have read this garabage aloud instead."
+2,Book by Dale Carnegie,"I read book Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking. It gave me practical skills to do my presentation in the right way. I defended my thesis on 29th of December 2010. Some professors said me, that it was interesting speech. The principle of effective learning is read and do as written. Moreover it allow me to raise my language skills in English, because this book is written in understandable way and I am Russian. Many thanks to author and people who produced this book. Danil from Tomsk, Siberia"
+1,Huh?,"I get the idea to be clear and to the point. But this was outdated before it was written, a real basic book,kids should read it once"
+1,Returned it,This book is not like he rest of Dale Carnegie's books. The rest of hem are interesting and easy reeds. This'd one is bad
+2,Quick review on public speaking,"If you can get past the setting of the book, it provides lots of helpful hints on presenting various subject. A very good read. I am planning on purchasing other books by this author."
+2,A must read for public speaking,Excellent book. This book has been in print for so many years and has tremendous credibility. Reads like a textbook. A person in business who communicates must read this book. I highly recommend.
+1,Not what you're thinking,"I've read this book as well as Carnegie's 2 other books, How to Win Friends & Influence People as well as How to Stop Worrying & Start Living. This one was a let down after those two, which i highly recommend (even with the old school references).This book stated a lot of common sense but nothing that I found I could use in off-the-cuff talks. In fact it, discourages that. It's also a bit of a dry read.While I admire his other books, I did not like this one."
+2,Another Great Book by Dale Carnegie,"I loved reading Dale Carnegie's books since I picked up How to Win Friends and Influence People. His writing style is very easy to read and he is always giving examples to make the content as clear as possible. That being said, The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking is a great book. I personally preferred How to Win Friends and Influence People over this book, so if you have not read that book, I would recommend reading it first. However, if you are specifically looking for a book on Public Speaking, Dale Carnegie is a great author and he has several books about this topic. This one is great and I recommend it."
+2,back cover reads:,"Now for every man, every woman the new quick and easy way to effective speaking opens a modern speedway to skilled communication fro everyday use. here are just some of the situations where the book will be of help.Winning a group of skeptics to your viewpointteaching a method of explaining a subjectoffering an idea in a community meetingconvincing a purchasing agent that your product is bestconversing with a new acquaintanceselling a big ideaaddressing a meeting important to your careerpersuading a group to take actionaccepting an awardmaking conversation with a group of strangers"
+2,"Great Player/Radio/USB drive, but...","I ordered this great little player as a birthday gift to myself. It's outstanding except for one problem - The firmware is the unit as shipped was buggy! In version 1.04.3, any interrupted transfer to the device causes it to malfunction!I looked up the Creative support forum and dozens of people reported the same problem, namely a complete lockup of the unit and subsequent inability to ""boot"" it...My first unit failed after about fifteen minutes of playing with it, loading files, etc. Needless to say, I was distressed. Turns out YOU MUST UPDATE THE FIRMWARE as soon as you get it recharged. Another point I must strongly emphasize is that YOU MUST ""EJECT"" THE DEVICE under Windows BEFORE DISCONNECTING IT.I'm happy to report that firmware version 1.05.1 is much better and that I have not ""crashed"" since updating to it. I'm really enjoying it!I love this product and would give it 5 stars were it not for the buggy firmware that shipped with it. Cheers!"
+1,"Great at First, but......","My daughter received this item as a Christmas gift. About a month ago it just stopped working. We have had several emails and phone calls back and forth to the company, ""Creative"" is an accurate name for them...they are creative about honoring the 90 day warranty by putting you off until you are out of warranty. They have promised three times to email me the forms to have it fixed or replaced...and nothing yet. I emailed the company again today. They do not have a customer service number that is toll free, and I am about done running up my phone bill.We were happy with it for the first 60 days or so, but now, I will never buy another ""Creative"" product again, based on their customer service."
+1,Crashed within 3 hours of first use - needs new firmware !!,"This POS started giving ""English font only"" and ""download new firmware from ""www.creative.com"" within 3 hours of using it after it was fully charger. Creative has NO firmware upgrade for this model since it is so new, and support cannot help. Search for ""rhomba firmware"" at google and visit Creative's European customer support forum page - there are oodles and oodles of Europeans with this same fatal error that they cannot recover from at all. People are throwing around unreleased firmware in that forum for this thing since Creative still has not released it. *sigh* another bug-ridden thing from Creative. Going back for the iPod 10GB - $100 upgrade, but I am sure I will have NO problems making that thing work since it is an Apple."
+1,Watch Out!!!,"I received my new Rhomba, and was all excited to open it and try it out. I open it and go through the quick setup guide and plug it into a USB port on my pc so it can charge up. As I am waiting for the unit to charge I start reading through the manual and come across the following message... The cables that come with this unit contain LEAD which has been shown to cause CANCER and it is strongly suggested that you wash your hands after every time you touch them....Say What???!!!! I fired off an email to Creative asking them to provide a little more clarity on this statement with no response. Needless to say I am returning the unit."
+2,SD,just for the record: last day off my vacation in mexico and i dived into the Carraibean with my digital camera into my pocket :) (don't ask why) and althogh the camera is now mearly scrap (pentax optio s) the memory card works fine and i didn't lost any of my vacation photos with would have been a lot worse - so SD cards are water proof and salt water proof :)
+1,Fragile,"This is a cute little gadget, but it got broken after only three months of carrying it in my pocket. Seems to be too fragile for being a mobile player."
+1,"Cheaply made, NOT reliable",The Rhomba is cheaply made. Mine stopped working completely after about two months. Piece of garbage.
+1,Creative could be creative,"I bought this player for my nephew(age15) one year ago. After the first month it wouldn't work. called and they refused a new one, only rebuilt. OK. Sent it back and 4 1/2 months later it stopped playing again. They refused him any replacement, partial payment to fix it, no solution to the problem. I am sitting here with this $179.MP3 player that doesn't work, that I can now get for $119 and am not sure what to do with it. Do I throw it away, can it be fixed(again). I would not buy any Creative product again. EVER"
+1,Don't buy this Product !!!!,"I read the reviews on the Internet the same way you are reading now. When I went to the store I have been misled by the salesman. He told me that the creative is a great brand and no one returned the product so far. He told me "" if it was a bad product creative would have taken it of the shelf by now"". I bought the product and it stop working after TWO DAYS"" not responding at all. I talked to the customer support and they ask me to send the product to them. It takes along..... time to get it back believe me I havent got the mine yet."
+1,A product with error.,"The first day I bought this, it didn't work. But then the next day, it worked a gain. I continued to use it for 1 month, and it didn't work completely. Many people used it and said that it is a bad product with errors."
+1,Creative Rhomba = Big Headache,"After carefully opening the player, reading the entire instruction manual and following it to the letter, the player froze up. I can not accurately describe my anger. I bought this thing because reviews said it was the most customer friendly. If it didn't cost me $125, I would have run it over with my car. Do yourself a favor, avoid the Rhomba at all costs."
+1,"Don't buy this Product !!!!,","read the reviews on the Internet the same way you are reading now. When I went to the store I have been misled by the salesman. He told me that the creative is a great brand and no one returned the product so far. He told me "" if it was a bad product creative would have taken it of the shelf by now"". I bought the product and it stop working after TWO DAYS"" not responding at all. I talked to the customer support and they ask me to send the product to them. It takes along..... time to get it back believe me I havent got the mine yet. Dealing with their customer support is hell. remember I warned you ""Dont buy this product"""
+1,"One of the Worst Books I've Ever Read, Don't Waste Your Time","I was so excited to see a new book on Frederick Douglass I didn't take time to preview the book. A classic mistake. The book is full of assumptions and innuendo. It seems the author was trying to destroy Frederick Douglass' place in history. There were too many insulting statements based on little or no fact. I tried to keep an open mind while reading the book, but the more I read the more disgusted I became. What the author may consider conservative and controversial; I consider a racist piece of trash."
+1,Big Dropoff,"There is a huge dropoff in quality from Vol 1. of the Whistle Test clips to this package, simply because there is a huge dropoff in the quality of the artists between the two volumes. Sorry, but Loggins and Messina, Average White Band, Jim Croce, Hall & Oates, Thomas Dolby and Simply Red just don't match up to Bill Withers, Captain Beefheart, Talking Heads, XTC, Iggy Pop and the Specials. The commentary from the show's hosts and the various musicians is still enjoyable and enlightening, as on the first collection, and this whole volume is almost made worthwhile simply for the stunning clip of the sublime Judee Sill sitting at the piano and painfully/beautifully singing her majestic ballad. And Jools Holland is a lot of laughs, both when talking about the Squeeze clip that is included and in the clip itself. So there's some nice moments here, but I really don't want to own anything that includes Loggins and Messina on it."
+1,Not a good followup...,"The Old Grey Whistle Test hosted some incredibly groundbreaking FULL CONCERTS, two of which were the original Bob Marley and The Wailers, and Return To Forever (performing most of Romantic Warrior). Bootlegs of many of these shows are available but were recorded from nth generation tapes. Any one of these classic full shows would have been a much better choice for release than this hit and miss (mostly miss) collection of singles. I'm disappointed in this, and I believe they will be too once they see their sales numbers."
+2,"bargain blues, McShann style",What a deal. A nice collection of 40's small band blues and swing by McShann and friends. A great introduction to the world of McShann.
+2,EXCELLANT SHADE,"Highly recommended, I find this canopy durable, an ease to install, and made of high quality construction. For the past 3 years, I have rented similar type canopies for my summer B.B.Q.'s. These rentals exceeded over $300.00 per occasion. Now, I can enjoy this canopy and at the same time save hundreds of dollars on the rental fee's."
+2,Great results. I'm going to start up again,"Over the winter, i seem to gain alot of weight. As a high school quarterback, that is not acceptable. Last summer, i think i went from 160 to 150. That's my gross weight loss. I'm not even talking about how much fat i lost. I gained a good amount of muscle over the summer, so i probably lost over 15 lbs of fat. I got my six pack back, and life was great. After the season, i just quit, and now my six pack is back in the fridge. I'll probably order some up next week and start again. These are great, and the results are amazing."
+1,Disappointed that I wasted my money,"After reading all the great reviews on this product on Amazon, I decided to go for this. I don't typically have good results from diet products, but I figured I'd give it a shot. I've been taking these for 3 weeks, as directed, and I might as well have been taking sugar pills for all the more this is doing for me. I felt like my appetite increased, I haven't lost any weight at all - in fact I've been fluctuating up and down 3 pounds for the past couple of weeks. I gave this two stars because I didn't feel the anxiety or sleeplessness that some people complained about, but I'm still disappointed. I was hoping I'd find something that actually worked!"
+1,Green Tea,"Well, it arrived on time and in OK condition, but after almost a month of taking it, I haven't noticed any change, except now I have stomach cramps."
+2,This is Great! Get Real...,"Okay, let's face it, it's all about time and there's just too little of it. With this cookbook, not only can you recapture some of that time but you can also serve up some absolutely scrumptious meals and snacks. I know the purists all rave about the use of packaged prepared foods, but come on, who today has time to cook from scratch? Statistics prove that fewer people cook from scratch and get bland, pedestrian fast food, with Semi Homemade Cooking anyone can be a ten minute maestro of the kitchen."
+1,Not at all good,"This book is filled with recipes using brand-name adulterated products that contain large amounts of additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, colors, trans-fats, bland flavors and also cost a lot more then scratch foods.If you believe boiling potatoes, using fresh vegetables or measuring flour unthinkable, by all means this book is right up your alley...."
+1,Rip OFF!,"Sandra Lee is a rip-off! I really like to cook - I read lots of cooking magazines and watch lots of cooking shows and Sandra Lee is so lame. Her recipes are not recipes at all, she just tells you to buy things and heat them up! One of her ""creations"", the kids cupcakes, were on the cover of an issue of ""Gourmet"" several years ago! I'm all for easy recipes but hers are not worthy of my time! She is a queen of velveeta processed, hydrogenated mediocrity! Don't waste your money. Just go to the velveeta website - the recipes are free there."
+2,"Love it, Love it, LOVE IT","So many great looking, great tasing recipes. Fantastic for us working women who want to put a good meal on the table but have such little time. I've bought her second book too. And I'm buying a set for my nephew and his finance."
+1,"Trailer Home Cooking, or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Recipes on the Back of Pre-Packaged and Canned Garbage","Why, why, why? This woman is a talentless hack. I've seen better recipes on the back of soup cans! Sandra Lee's approach to inspired cooking is to add a can of tomatos to your Hamburger Helper! Woo! Seriously, though, this is a joke. I have nothing against easy cooking, but this is an absolute waste of time and money."
+1,Semi- additive Cooking,Very disappointing The recipes are filled with unhealthy ingredients .The concept is great but the nutritional benefits are not there-- so it isnt a quick fix for me.Hard to imagine Wolfgang endorsing such a book
+1,Barely edible,"I am all for shortcuts in the kitchen and I am not a health nut or a food snob, but I was hard-pressed to find more than a handful of recipes in this book that were edible. Most of them were seriously lacking in the flavor department. The fact that most of them are very poor, nutrition-wise, also concerned me a lot. She seems beholden to too many ingredients that are high in fat and sodium, as well as chemicals and preservatives. I mean, why use artificial coffee creamer in an eggnog recipe? I received this book as a gift, from a well-meaning friend. I would have much rather gotten one of rachel Ray's books, as she really knows how to make fast and simple meals from fresh ingredients."
+2,"Don't be fooled by these books,","just because the recipe says to use pre-made ingredients doesn't mean you can't take the extra time to make as many of them from scratch that you can, like shredding your own cheese, cutting up a onion, or making your own mashed potatoes, etc. I sub as many fresh ingredients as I can for the pre-packaged and I still have a good meal made in no time. That may defeat the purpose of the cookbook, BUT, the recipes are what stand out, and any can me made with fresh or pre-packaged items.They are good, everyday family meals. The photos and lay out are outstanding, and the books are well priced for the quality we get from them. Worth the money."
+1,Rip Off of previous Book,"I'm so mad! I got this supposedly ""new"" Cookbook and when it came it looked identicall to the first cookbook expcept her picture on the front is different! I bought the same book from Sandra Lee 2 years ago!! Same damn pictures and same damn recipes are in this ""new"" Cookbook! Don't waste your money I'm returning mine today!"
+1,Call the doctor!,"Once again, Sandra Lee is out to poison America with her high-sodium, preservative-laden recipes. This book is a joke. Under no circumstances should anyone who prefers not to die before the age of 45 should buy this. Heart attack city! Oh, and crappy food. Did I mention how bad her recipes are? Terrible. The scourge must be stopped! Whoot!"
+2,Producing foods which seem time-consuming but only take a fraction of the time,"Semi-Homemade Cooking introduces the idea of producing foods which seem time-consuming but only take a fraction of the time. How? By blending 70% store-bought ingredients with 30% fresh foods to produce the taste of homemade. Open with a Raspberry Sake, move to a Crabby Bisque of condensed crab bisque enhanced with heavy cream and crabmeat, then use the slow cooker to produce Chinese Braised Short Ribs or Southern Pulled Pork - or top it off with Cinnamon Buns made from frozen white bread dough enhanced with spices, sugar, and butter."
+1,Not a practical book,This oversized book does not lie flat unless you are using a recipe from the center pages. I tried cans and a rolling pin to weigh down the pages and nothing worked. The money spent on the endless photographs (do we really need to see a photo of empty cd boxes?)and the pre paid reply postcard ... would have been better spent on a smaller hard covered book that would be easier for home cooks to use....
+1,Do Not Buy This Book,"I do not think I am exagerating when I write that this woman has created an empire in which she is enabling people to become seriously overweight and possible worse health problems. This woman adds fat, additives, and perservatives when there is not need at all. For example, she adds mayonnaise to store bought salad dressing, basically for no reason. But most of all, she is advocating that packaged foods are the way to go. That is simply not good. The human body is meant meant to take in the amounts of chemicals that are contained in her recipes. Check the labels; if you see chemicals, don't eat it! If you care about your health, you will stay clear of Sandra Lee."
+2,What took me so long?!,"Why did I wait so long to get this book I had heard so much about??? It is fantastic - so quick, great recipes, great photography....and easy to make your dish look like the photo!"
+1,Advertising,"It is one brand name after another, don't waste your money.<br />This book has more fluff then recipes that you can use everyday, plus it will not save you money with all the package and can food you have to search out and buy."
+1,Outdated already!,"I went to two stores trying to find the exact brand name products that Sandra Lee insist we use. Frustrated, I asked the store mananger who told me that the products I was looking for, Campbell's fat-free mushroom soup and Jello refrigerated vanilla pudding cups are no longer available in my area.Why make such a big fuss about using this or that brand when they aren't even available? I won't waste any more time travelling around town looking for the exact brand names needed to make the recipes in this book.I have better things to do! Maybe this book needs a ""use-by "" date before even more products become obsolete."
+1,WHAT is the point of this show???,"Sandra Lee has nerve calling what she does ""cooking."" Putting together a bunch of boxed ""ingredients"" and dumping them into different bowls is not ""cooking."" Too bad we aren't seeing professional chefs cut down Lee with the same ferocity they do with Rachael Ray.I get nauseous just thinking about the amount of sodium and everything else that's in all those bags of packaged food that she uses (and why all the mixed drinks? Maybe Lee can put together a show about how to make mixed drinks - alcoholic and non-alcoholic - because she seems to know all about them).To think she follows Ina Garten (who can actually cook) Monday-Thursday, is indicative of the fact that The Food Network doesn't have a whole lot of requirements as to who gets a show on their channel."
+2,Help for the holidays,"With the holidays coming, I knew I would have even less time and even more to do than usual so when I saw this book I knew it was just what I needed. Some of the recipes are fairly basic, like the lasagna, but there are other more exotic dishes that I can't wait to try, the shangra la lobster being one. I tested some of the appetizer and dessert recipes for holiday parties and they were easy easy easy and looked and tasted amazing. This is a terrific resource for the holidays and all year."
+2,A must read,"Both sad and hilarious at the same time, this book is a must read for anyone who wonders at our current criminal justice policy. Almost four decades of the drug war have produced no discernable reduction in drug use, but loads of folks in prison and a steady erosion of our constitutional rights."
+2,"quarter through, and totally imressed","I have yet to complete this book, but its great so far. Entertaining, and educational. hard to mix the two and keep my interests. I hope this helps sway you to purchase. HAPPY SHOPPING"
+1,Disappointing,The music plays just fine but the on screen picture is horrible. The picture is blurry and it looks like graphics form the 60's.
+2,A quick read....,.......with basic factual info. A must have if you were recently diagnosed with partial seizures.
+2,A MUST READ FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN TRUE CRIME!! RIVETING!!,"Last year I found this book and once I opened it I could not put it down. Bugliosi is excellent at bringing the details to life on the page. Not only do we get a first hand account of the trial, but he also explains much of the legal process in very clear and understandable terminology. I am now a fan of his work and will be reading everything I can of his."
+2,"Sheer madness, meticulously documented","Yes, all the reviews are correct: This is an excellent writer detailing some of the most gruesome killings of all time. It is the fastest 650 pages you will ever read, I gaurantee it.One note: This book might also be called ""Vincent Bugliosi: The Man Who Brought Down Charles Manson And Lived to Tell About It."" That is to say, Bugliosi is evidently proud (rightfully so) of his accomplishment as the lead prosecutor on the case. And he pretty much makes mincemeat out the intellect of the LAPD and the defense attorneys involved. But like any good prosecutor (and Bugliosi is most certainly that) he has quite a bit of evidence to back his charges of ineptitude. If I were Kanarek, or a Tate detective, I'd be pretty embarrassed knowing this book is an all-time bestseller.But who are we kidding, this is the definitive book on Tate-Labianca. A truly fantastic read."
+2,The weirdest plot ever and it's all true.,I remember last year around Halloween I read an article about the best books to read for Halloween. Even the article's author conseded that this was a strange choice (it's not fiction) but had a good point. The first 10 pages of this book are truly terrifying and I guarantee you will be affected. It is also very hard because you can't help but feel desperate for the victims because terror was a part of what these killers meant to put into their last moments of life. And as most who know about this case it was one of the most horrible crime scenes to ever be discovered.
+2,the most exciting book i've ever read. i loved it!!!!!!,"I thought this book was magnificent. The way Vincent Bugliosi described everything in such depth. I found some of it to be dragging in the beginning, but am I glad I didn't give up on this one. The chilling reality is what got to me the most."
+2,This Book Will Scare The Hell Out Of You,"Vincent Bugliosi isn't kidding when he writes on the very first page ""The Story You Are About To Read Will Scare The Hell Out Of You"". Bugliosi somehow finds a way into the sick and distorted mind of Charles Manson, as he was the prosecutor during Manson's trial. He remembers small details from long ago, never moving over to another topic. ""Helter Skelter"" is a great albeit terrifying book."
+2,Wonderful book,"This is the wonderfully engaging tale of how Bugliosi successfully prosecuted the Manson Family for the August 1969 murders. However, if you wish to learn a lot about the backgrounds of the ""family"" members, this is not the book for you. This book is from a law-enforcement point of view. If you pick up this book hoping to learn about Manson and his philosophy, you'll be disappointed. However, if you want to know how the players were implicated and prosecuted, there's no better book."
+2,Super Scary and Fascinating,"Charles Manson is part of the American conscience, so I was of course aware of who he was when I began the story. My mom had told me that it was so scary when she tried to read it in college that she ran down the hall and threw the book in the bathroom trash! So I wasn't exactly sure what to expect.Bugliosi is a very good writer and exceptionally detail-oriented. The story begins with a bit of background on Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski and introducing the reader to the other people that were killed in the house that night. He also briefly covers the LaBiancas, the lesser known victims of that murderous spree. Once the crimes are committed, the story becomes more and more fascinating as the key players and their motives are introduced. It all seemed senseless before and it still seems senseless after reading Bugliosi's exhaustive account. Any true crime fan should definitely give this a read, the ultimate in true crime writing."
+2,Real reason behind the murders was to free Bobby Beausoeil.,Helter Skelter motive is a little far out. Real reason for murder was a copycat of Beausoeil's murder of Gary Hinman.
+1,kindle edition warning ...no pictures,what permissive issues could ban all photos...a crock to scam full price from Kindle users. Buy a used ppb edition for 35 cents...far more gratifying. Dont let them get away with this.
+2,Helter Skelter,"I was 16 years old the summer of 1969 and remember it vividly. I didn't read Helter skelter until I was 22, when it first came out and learned for the first time many of the detail, and the book truly stays in your mind. That is what most of the other reviews say that it haunts you for many years and you actually feel that you are there on that hot summer night, Sharon and Jay talking in the bedroom and a strange woman walks in and orders them to the living room. How terrifying could it have been for Sharon watching Jay die in front of her and Frykowski and Folger fighting for their lives knowing very well her unborn child and her couldn't defend themselves. Bugliosi wrote with such compassion for the victims and we can truly thank him that these people are behind bars now. Watching Charles Manson talk on television shows how unremorseful he is and will always be."
+2,Amazing.,I had no idea the Manson family was so much more widespread than the one murder everyone hears about. Mr. Bugliosi does a great job presenting the history and breaking down the various individuals involved. A really riveting and informative read. Would definitely recommend this book.
+1,The plague that this book has caused.,"Have any of you not read the Manson File? It is obvious that you cannot control people with LSD, and it is obvious in the fact that Manson did not kill anyone."
+1,Too bad the book is completely fiction...,"The fact of the matter is this book is total fiction, the elaborate work of Vincent Bugliosi's imagination due to due his ignorant and superstitious ""ideology"".He needed to give ""evil"" a face... and Manson was convenient.""Helter Skelter"" has made Bugliosi wealthy beyond belief.I guess whatever sells a book, right? Charles Manson, a human being... was simply collateral damage."
+1,"Outdated, Innacurate, Self-agrandizing: Watch the Movie","I realize that this is the first book a person will come to when searching on MANSON. However, you should really just skip it and watch the Made-for-TV movie which cut out all of Bugliosi's egotisical grandstanding and actually did a much better job of revealing what it was like to be in that circus of a court-room. The film also accurately depicts how much Bugliosi relied on the statements of tripped out Family members who did not participate in the killings in order to construct his ""Helter Skelter"" theory of the Crime. Do yourself a favor and buy CHARLIE'S FAMILY by Jim Vanbebber available here at Amazon.com in addition to this book. The two will show you the opposite ends of the theoretical spectrum on the Manson case."
+1,the classic pulp novel is still selling fast,"Bugliosi's ghost writer for this one crafted a skillful tale of the heroic prosecutor deciphering the real motive of the murders, despite the incompetence of the police department. You should know that practically everyone who studies the Manson case in detail regards this book as a work of fiction, the same way they regard Bugliosi's ridiculous made-up motive of ""trying to start a race war"". There is some info here that is hard to get elsewhere, but otherwise this is simply an attempt to sensationalize and make money. There are far better books you can read on the Manson case."
+1,Helter Smelter,"Vincent understands nothing about the intricate inner workings of the mind of Charles Manson. He totally misses the point. It would be nice if The Beatles were mystical figures from The Bible, and possesed god like powers to influence The Family towards committing any unpleasantness. Doesn't Vincent know that Charlie only listens to the music of Bing Crosby?"
+1,Gratuitous slasher porn,"In this decade of fear, the drama of the Manson family murders is making a comeback. Unfortunately, it's still the same self-aggrandizing slasher-porn that it was in 1974. In amongst pages upon pages of case minutiae (this overlong monster weighs in at 713 pages), Bugliosi alternates between gratuitous gore and telling us what a great prosecutor he is. I used to blame OJ and Court TV for turning the judicial system into mass entertainment, but apparently Bugliosi mastered this dubious art years ago."
+1,Helter Skelter: The DA's own fabrication,"This story is not the true story of the murders, but the concoction of VB. The whole Helter Skelter theory was in his mind and in his mind only-he saw ahead to the book deal and movie. Of all the seat's in the court room, over 98% were taken by media. He played into their hands by making up this totally outrageous story (prompted by a liar Sadie and turn coat,get me outta my legal mess Danny DeCarlo). This is fiction. And by the way, Charlie wasn't even present at any of the murder scenes, nor did he order any murders, so why is he in prison? Because he received an unfair trial at the hands of VB. This book is NOT recommended."
+2,Blood Fest 1969,"The chilling story as told by detective Bugliosi will scare and shock you to your utmost. There is an eerie sense all about you that keeps you wondering how such diabolocal people could exist in this world. In all its gorey details and brutally honest depiction of the Manson ""Family"" Bugliosi does not shield the reader from the horrrid acts committed. He is forthright in his personal fellings toward the murders and his perception of the Manson ""Family"" including their theology that ""Helter Skelter"", the final war between the balcks and the whites, is the most outrageous in all of history, which made everything in connection to the murders just as strange."
+2,Great Read,"This is a great book so far. I am a little farther than halfway into it and it is great. Although the writing is a little choppy at times, it is definitely worth it."
+2,Through the eyes of Bugliosi,"This book truly lives up to what Vincent Bugliosi says on the first page of his book ""Helter Skelter-The True Story Of The Manson Murders""-- ""This story you are about to read will scare the hell out of you."" This is not only the best true crime book ever written, but it is the ONLY true crime story ever written. Mr. Bugliosi is truly a judicial genius, and should be highly commended not only for putting Charles Manson, Susuan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, Leslie Van Houten, and Charles Watson behind bars forever so they can never harm another living soul again, but for writing this fantastic but bone-chilling book."
+2,Amazingly horrific,"I've always been fascinated by the Manson family story...not in a sick and twisted way, but just the fact that one man had the power to control all of these people and could manipulate them to brutally murder completely innocent people for him for no reason. This book had so many details that I wasn't even aware of, and it made me feel like I was with the investigators and lawyers all the way from the discovery of the bodies through the trials. I would recommend it for anyone that is interested in this story."
+2,AMAZING!!,"Helter Skelter was the absolute best true crime book I have ever read. From the very beginning, the book captures you into the lives of the murderers, victims, and prosecutors. It does a remarkable job at building the story line so that you are not overwhelmed with information, but are still well informed with details and specifics. I also loved that the book went into the past of Charles Manson and the ""family"". Over all this was an EXCELLENT book, and it was very hard to put down!!"
+2,"""Helter Skelter"": the Kindle edition review","All of the good things said about ""Helter Skelter"" is true of the Kindle edition. What's more the Kindle edition has hyperlinked footnotes that actually work and take you instantly to Bugliosi's notes. But the trade-off is that with the Kindle edition THERE ARE NO PICTURES because of licensing issues. The print edition has lots of pictures, but many of the crime-scene photo's are censored."
+2,Mind Blower!,"This book is absolutely riveting! It seems that only a couple of books a year can hold my attention like this one - which is a shame. I always have a sense of loss after reading a great book. The whole Manson paradigm is so bizarre and twisted that it just blows your mind. I read this book over a long rainy weekend and could not put it down. If you like fascinating stories where reality is stranger than fiction, this is THE book you should read. Top notch!"
+2,True crime written well,This book was a fast and intense page turner. It was scary and interesting since watching and reading the case in the news. The book was well written by the prosecutor. I recommend this as a read because it was one of the crimes of the century.
+2,YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK,"THIS AN AMAZING BOOK, I WAS VERY SPELLBOUND WHEN I READ THIS. ICANT BELIVE HOW ONE PERSON COULD BE SO SICK IN THE HEAD AND ALL THEKIDS HE HAS HAD IT IS GROSS. I HAVE DONE SO MUCH RESURCH ON MANSON FOR A CLASS PROJECT THAT I KNOW MORE ABOUT HIMSELF THAN HE DOES. THIS IS A WONDERFUL BOOK IT WILL LEAVE YOU AMAZED. END"
+2,this has got to be the best book ive ever read,"i read this book a little over a year ago when i was 14, this book was so good and it was told like a story not just from some 3rd person view, i felt like i was in the books world it was that good, this book kept getting more and more intriging as i turned the pages i think if i remeber correctly i finshed the book in 4 days, cause it was so damn good... i hella recomend this book to everyone, pretty scary too and i liked the pictures"
+2,reread of Helter Skelter,"Many years ago, this was a popular,horrible event. Just wanted to read it again as an older person so see if my images had changed of the book."
+2,Helter Skelter The Manson Murders,"while this book is factually interesting, it is sometimes a little boring. The author drones on a little too much at times and I found myself skipping passages and sometimes whole pages just to make progress through the book. On the whole a good read which reflects how things were at the time of the Manson Murders but ultimately a little unsatisfactory, somehow."
+2,Some interesting moments.,"'Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders' is an examination of Charles Manson and his cult and the bizzare trial that occurred during the late 1960s and early 1970s. I read the book to see what the Charles Manson hype was all about. There was some interesting moments, but most people in this generation would not be impressed with someone like Manson. It is surprising that he was able to hold the power over those people like he did."
+1,Kindle version of this book is NOT coimplete,"Amazon won't tell you, and you will learn only after you pay for this Kindle title: it has no illustrations or photos and has regrouped the footnotes to the point of making them worthless. A very disappointing result for a fine book with great crime history relevance. This title should NOT be purchased for Kindle if you are expecting to receive an honest copy of the complete book! I will not trust other Kindle titles because unless you own a print copy of a Kindle title you will never know what was omitted, removed or edited to fit an obviously limted format."
+2,great and insghtful,well written and informative. I finished the whole 689 page book in one week and three days. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
+2,Most interesting,This book by Vincent Bugliosi is by far the best book I have ever read. The Manson murders being the most interesting subject I have ever researched. Being the prosector in the longest trial in American history the author is also an extremly good writer! I recommend this book to anyone and it is well worth the money
+2,Surprisingly Witty!,"I purchased this thinking it would be a very dry read. I was very pleasantly surprised at, not only how well-written, but how witty this book truly is! I even laughed out loud at some of Bugliosi's comments, which is astonishing considering the murderous content of the book.It really speaks for itself that after three decades, this book is still a literary staple!"
+2,Bugliosi Brings Out Manson's True Darkness,"Helter Skelter is one of those books that leave you in dismay because you can't believe the logic in the Tate-LaBianca murders. The ""family"" is truely an unbelievable group of people that absolutely butchered for the begining Helter Skelter. I would strongly recomend it to anyone."
+2,DAWN'S REVIEW OF HELTER SKELTER,"Helter Skelter is a very interesting book. Almost every page keeps you on the seat of your chair. It doesn't have a slow moment in it. It has details after details in which you really enjoy. The feeling of it being all real and true kept me reading this book Just think a person like that is still out there, waiting to be released. If that doesn't scare you then I don't know what will. The reality of this book is so increadible that you think it is all made up,but it is all so true. It is certainly a page turner, but I have to warn you, it will scare the hell out of you!"
+2,"Very Accurate, but somewhat mysterious","I Thought that the Book Helter Skelter, was very informative as well as vivid in telling about the true Manson crimes.It was a great description of the various people and deaths of the people there in Los Angeles, Cali. This book also is a great account of the death of the actress, Sharon Tate. This is a great book to help you find out more about the Manson crimes, the many deaths, and the use of the HELTER SKELTER to posses the murders."
+2,What else can I say? The definitive telling of the Manson murders.,"""Helter Skelter"" is the first and only book I have ever read regarding Charles Manson and his followers, and after having finished it, I can't imagine ever needing to read another. Bugliosi goes over the Tate/LaBianca crimes in minute detail, and even covers earlier murders committed by Manson and the family that most people might not know about. Even though the basic details of the story and the outcome of the trials are already known, Bugliosi's telling is enthralling and at times I had difficulty in putting the book down. Highly recommended."
+2,Real Life Horror Story,"This book is not for everyone. It is extremely scary and disturbing. At the same time, it is a fascinating look at the police work and prosecution that brought the murderous Manson Family to justice. The book is hard to put down; the in depth discussion on presenting a criminal case in court and developing evidence to support the case is outstanding. The main complaint is that the book is a few hundred pages too long. The author seems a little too self-promoting, but then again he did get a prosecution on one of the biggest murders in history."
+2,"Good for the story itself, not the writing","This book is endlessly fascinating because the Manson story is endlessly fascinating and because Bugliosi (the prosecutor) and Curt Gentry (the real writer) manage to avoid sensationalism. But it's really a pedestrian work, eminently readable, but nowhere near the level of Capote (In Cold Blood) or Mailer (The Executioner's Song)."
+2,READ MULTIPLE TIMES! EXCELLENT!,"This is the best true-crime book ever written, imho. I actually read this in high school in the 1970s and did a book report on it for one of my history classes (got an ""A""). It seemed like none of the other kids had ever heard of Manson or his ""family"". I read this book so many times the cover was in pieces. If you want to read a scary, gory, and TRUE book that will scare you, don't bother with any of the other books out there. Read this one. It will give you chills to realize how much control one man can have over other people. Of course, since the time of the Tate/LaBianca murders, we have been desensitized because of the Jim Jones, David Koresh, and other cults... But Manson's directives started them all. Very well written."
+1,bad book,it is literally a step by step account of the investigation of the whole Manson murders. I have never been more bored with a book in my entire life.
+1,This is NOT the true story of the Manson Murders!!!,"This book is well written and highly detailed but it cannot be farther from the truth. Mr. Bugliosi's ""Helter Skelter's"" theory is just laugh out funny, plainly ridiculous. This is Bugliosi's story, not Charlie's. The biggest mistake you can make is buy bugliosi's story of the events and believe Charlie as the mastermind of the killings. But I won't lie, I couldn't put this book down. It would've been great if it were true, but it's not."
+2,"A masterpiece of cool jazz, funk and classical music","I just love this album. I have owned the original album since 1979 and when my eyes fell on the CD in one of our local shops about seven years ago now, I didn't have to think twice and bought it straight away. I still love to listen to it once every so often. The recording quality is just superb, especially on the acoustic recordings! A jazzfunk masterpiece, with a great rythm section (Andy Newmark and Ralph MacDonald), funky bass (Gary King), Bob James on keyboards and the cool and sophisticated flute of the man himself. Huberts interpretations of Ravel's 'Forlane' and Tchaikovsky's 'Romeo and Juliet' are just awsome. Played with tremendous virtuosity, perfect timing and outstanding deliverance! If you are in to jazz and funk but you love your classical music too, you are going to be hooked, I know I am!"
+1,extremely dull,"I will admit, I had to read this for class, but I couldn't have been more bored. It just follows our little monk to be in his going crazy.But lets face it, if you are even looking at this book here, you are either really interested in this type of novel, or have to read it for school/business/other required reading"
+2,A Good Book,"This is a good book, but it does have some issues.If you happen to be looking at the Hardcover Import from 1994, there is an introduction from Donald Keene. In this introduction he pretty much gives all of the story away, including the final sentence of the book, and all the main events from the book. Luckily I caught on to this quickly and skipped most of the introduction, and read it after the story. This has happened in other books Ive read and I am unable to find a reason why these kinds of introductions are put at the beginning of the book.On a final note, the book can get slow and your eyes may start wander when the main character goes off on his long talks about his feelings and philosophical things, but if you can get past this, points will pop up in the book that keep you interested until the end. I recommend reading the book, and I will buy more books from this author."
+2,Great ballads.,"Very nice playing, especially on the ballads like ""I Got it Bad..."" ""Your Love Has Faded"" and ""Day Dream."" Hodges' solos on these tracks are achingly pretty and Strayhorn's arrangements are elegant."
+1,Liver Cleanse Supplement,Did not use as my G.I. Dr. said that a recent study showed that they do not help.
+2,A nowadays science-fiction,"In 2081, a new kind of telescope, using subtle quantum effects, allows for a detailed examination of all the planets of the galaxy and abroad. Life is present everywhere, but not civilization. Subtle evidences show that civilizations are numerous, but that they disappeared... Where? What is our own enthralling future?This book is anticipation in the Jules Vernes style: bold but realistic prospects with nowaday 2000' science, some scientific popularization, without forgetting warm-hearted characters in an optimistic vision of life.Richard Trigaux, author."
+1,Quit working after 3 hours,"The adapter quit working after 3 hours of use. I returned it and got a full refund. The customer service for the return and refund was excellent, and I would not hesitate to deal with this company again. But I won't buy any replacement power adapter for a 4-year-old laptop again. I got a new laptop."
+2,"Well Written, with an Interesting Twist","This story was way more than just a romance novel. There was an element of time-travel involved that gave the story a whole new aspect. I enjoyed the book, and just wish it hadn;t ended where it did. If I'm not mistaken, there may be a sequel in the works. I would certainly want to continue the adventure."
+2,Excelent,"Very interesting read, if you love history you will love this book as I did. I could not put it down."
+2,Good Book,A historical romance from the 1700's that tells of the true massacre of the French by the Natchez Indians. A good read.
+1,too long and boring read,"This book is too long and the story too convoluted to be enjoyable. I mean, I appreciate the efforts of the author (thus the 2 stars) to document the historical context and to give details to make it more believable, but this is way too much. I had to force myself and jumped many pages to go on in the reading. The characters were unpleasant too. I don't understand where the romantic shade of Reynaud is, when he forces Elise to take every step in their relationship. He doesn't allow her any choice in a misinterpreted attempt to free her from her restraints against the men (more than justified, I'd say). Elise, on the other hand, resents his savage behavior, but never fails to focus only on the ""gentleness and thoughtfulness"" of Reynaud. Finally, she realizes, against all the evidences, that he is not an overbearing man, but a kind, lovable person. No, I definitely didn't get it."
+1,Impossible,"This set was so complicated that we are returning it. My 8 year old cannot figure it out nor can any of the adults who have tried. The instructions are incomplete. I really wanted to like this but it is so complex and the instructions are so poorly presented that we are sending it back - it just was not any fun and actually became really frustrating and chore-like to try to complete the first design. Finally, we gave up and repacked it all."
+1,would be good if only there were directions,"This kit has a building diagram for only 1 project and that diagram was so poor that my husband who played with these kkits as a kid in the 60s (yes they have been around that long) couldn't easily figure it out - and he rarely has trouble figuring out anything. Otherwise there are 5 other sample structures wwhich have no building instructions and that is it.I put this completely in the category of good idea but bad reality. It is a pity, really, since it would take the manufacturer little work to produce a variety of projects with real instructions. I encourage the manufacturer to do so."
+1,Impossible to use,"I bought this for my 10 year-old son. He's an experienced builder, having put together many lego creations and k'nex kits with little or no help from a grownup. He couldn't assemble the tanks. The green collars that are used to connect tank sections are very tight (to keep water in, I suppose), and he just didn't have the coordination or strength to push them together. I was able with much, much effort, to get two sections of a tank connected, but I couldn't even get the top on.I called the help number and left a message. So far, no response.The girders are also not very well designed and come apart with a little jostling.I wish I'd never bought it. My son really, really wants to see it work and so far we've spent many hours to no avail."
+2,Older kids like it...,"...like me! Well, I like that my teenage son is having fun. All the other reviewers seem to have 10 year old sons. This really looks like you could make a good simulation of an industrial plant. But not with the manual they give you. They give you pictures of what an ice cream factory or a plastics plant might look like--but no explanation at all why they are set up that way, or what is doing what. Too bad; there is a lot of untapped potential here.It was fun to see the same old girders like the girder and panel set I had decades ago. Except now the girders are black instead of red. The plastic seems less brittle than I remember, so there is less danger of the little pins breaking off.If your son or daughter has any inclination of going into chemical engineering, this is just the thing!"
+2,excellent rollator/walker,"This is a very good rollator. Very easy to adjust, very stable, rolls easily over grass and other uneven outdoor surfaces.The adjustable height seat is great."
+1,Cosco Ability Care Traveler rollator,"The rollator might have been en excellent one, and was keenly waited for.However, 2 days past it's expected latest arrival time, it had not arrived. The company that was supposed to send it admitted that they had printed the shipping label, notified Amazon and us that it had been shipped, but had not done so.They offered a pink one which was absolutely not suitable for the male user, so I demanded the money back, which they promptly did. I was underwhelmed by the professionalism of that company, and notified Amazon.com about it."
+1,Not Happy,"I am a complete Sudoku addict and am very disappointed with this book. The only reason I bought it was because I was desperate for more puzzles and it was the only one available at the store I was in. First of all, it costs $4.99 which to me, is way too much money when you can get a Kappa book for $1.99 which has better puzzles. Another thing that bugs me about this book is that some of the answer keys in the back don't match the corresponding puzzles. When I get to the difficult/Very Challenging ones in the back, sometimes I need a little help! But unfortunately, this book has quite a few errors in the answer section so when I've hit a dead end, it's over.I would recommend Kappa books from your local supermarket. This simply costs too much money for not mush quality."
+2,I love my card holders,It makes so much easier to hold my cards and my friends like them very much. Thanks for selling this product.
+2,great for kids and seniors,I bought these for myself because I have arthritis and it makes card playing much easier and more enjoyable. My elderly father also uses them. They're sturdy and stand by themselves.
+2,So handy,This makes playing the game so much easier. You can view you cards at all times without straining your hands. Especially good if you have arthritis.
+2,Helpers when playing cards,We play a card game that requires holding several cards. These card holders are a huge help. I really like having multiple colors.
+1,"Not new ,disappointed",I was surprised to see that the item was used. Advertised as new. Would have liked the new ones stead got used.
+2,Set of four Free standing card holders,"Haven't had an opportunity to use them yet, but after examining them they appear to be a quality product , I'm sure they will be just fine and work as expected."
+2,Great for arthritic hands,I bought these holders for my dad because he has arthritis in his hands & it's difficult for him to hold 15-21 cards at a time. We used them over the holiday and they were a great hit.
+2,Great for arthritic hands!,"These holders have saved my Canasta game! I thought that I would have to give up card playing when the arthritis in my hands became so painful, but these sturdy little holders saved the day. Very easy to use."
+2,expensive but well worth it.,These card holders are durable and large as well as ruggedly built. The design allows the card holder to be held or sat on a table during play.They cost more than smaller designs but for my money they are well worth it.
+2,Very Handy,I play Hand and Foot every other week and the four of us love using these. You get 13 cards and it is very handy to have.
+1,Don't buy,"What ever you do don't buy this product. It not only came in used but beaten to death. It was scratch, dented and chipped. This is my 4th time writing a review on this product all other attempts have be block like I suspect this one will be to."
+1,Watch the price,I bought this from the same co. before christmas and was stunned that the price had doubled. On the page the price was not clear!
+2,war of the warewolf,Greenberg and Tuccille have written an old fachoned lycanthropic thriller with some amusing political undertones. Takes me back to the pleasures I encountered in watching Bela Lugosi. But Ludwig von Dracula is very different from Bela's Dracula!
+2,Works Great,The biggest minus is having to remove the phone from the cradle and unplug the cord from the phone to remove from the car. Other than that minor inconvienence it works great
+1,OOPS! WRONG BOOK!!,"This book reads like a dervative of a badly written derivative of Tolkien, married to the son of ""Dark and Stormy Night."" The annual contest of Groaner openings needs a new entry, maybe that way, FtM could get recognized! Books should be FUN to read, this one is a chore. I have tried three different times to pick it up, but have failed miserably. My last attempt died after less than a chapter. One of the other reviewers used the word ""Execrable,"" if he hadn't, I would have.I haunt my local Half Price Books and snap up anything by my list of favorite authors that appears on their shelves. Eric Flint is on that list. He has done some very nice collaborative work, so I looked forward to reading FtM. OOPS! WRONG BOOK! I am not ready to give up on Flint, so I will blame his partner for the miserable writing. I don't think I will read any more of Roach's work."
+1,Pass On This One,"For those of you who enjoyed THE PHILISOPHICAL STRANGLER stand by for some severe disappointment. This sequel/prequel to TPS just doesn't measure up. FORWARD THE MAGE is for the most part dreadfully boring. While some of the story line sparks a little interest, primarily the relationship between Benvenuti and Gwendolyn, the rest is pretty dull stuff. The extremely long ramblings of the wizard Zulkeh are especially trying. The frequent attempts at humor are forced and not particularly funny, kind of like a drunk at a party who thinks he's hilarious but isn't. It makes you almost embarrassed to read it.Well no need to spend a lot of time on this dog. Read THE PHILISOPHICAL STRANGLER, it is funny and worth the effort. You won't miss much except a little of the background which really isn't needed to begin with. If you REALLY feel you must read MAGE then check it out of your local library, but don't turn it in late, it's not worth the fine!This book is NOT RECOMMENDED!"
+1,All foam - no beer,"I usually like Flint and have read everything he published. This is the biggest single book and by far the worst. The book is supposed to be a comedic fantasy. Maybe it is. If you are looking for a book where everything is supposed to be funny and nothing is to be taken seriously, maybe this is your book, but I pitched it after 66 pages."
+1,put it down after a few chapters,"Well I'm not sure if Eric Flint has had a siezure of some sort or whether the execrable dialogue belongs to Richard Roach. It _might_ be an attempt at humour however it merely succeeds in being tiresome. The book also assaults you with trite banalities such as having gravity discovered by someone called 'oldgram' (new-ton .. get it). As a general rule anyone who resorts to witless-isms like this can't have much to say. Had to put it down. Maybe I'll finish it when I'm desperate for reading material and I've finished all the adds in the paper. Pity really, I _like_ Eric Flint's other work."
+1,Too wordy....,I got this book cuz I enjoyed the Philisopical strangler book. I found this book entirely too wordy. I enjoyed certain parts of the book. I burst out in laughter in a couple of places but it was too little. I could see what the authors were trying to do but it was not enuf.. I liked the strangler book.
+2,Great product!,"Hey GuysThanks for the product, arrived swiftly and is in great working order really happy! What an awesome movie go SA!!!"
+2,Great value - now,"These once cost nearly $3000, but I got my z557 for about 1/15th of that. I've had it for over six months and used it for radio, TV, DVD movies, Internet video (full-screen HD) and general computing. With 2GB of RAM and Vista Ultimate, it actually runs really well. My keyboard isn't as bad as what was written about, here, but it is not the kind of keyboard you would use for more than surfing, anyway. And, it will take any USB keyboard or keyboard/mouse, wireless, or otherwise. I'd recommend using a wired LAN instead of its weak wireless. And, it can seem like it's running hot, but that hasn't turned out to be a problem. If you have the room, it's a decent all-around system, looks good and is nicely built."
+1,Utopian fantasy,"Hogan is a member of that group of sci-fi writers who present bold ideas but don't particularly write well or develop characters (Isaac Asimov is the first, and best, member of that school of Sci-Fi writers.) His idea seems rather weak to me as ignores human (mainly male) nature. We have had thousands of years of war, sexism and the exclusion of various ""outsider"" groups (based on caste, race, tribe, income, etc.) Even studies of chimpanzees, humans closest relatives, have shown certain ""outsider"" males are physically abused by the ""alpha males"" of the group. Look at the primary source texts and warlike art of civilizations from the Aztec to the Sumerians and you will see intolerance is a problem of the y-chromosome, not social conditioning from one particular society. Matriarchy might be the only real answer to the world's problems."
+1,Found it Irritating,"Though the book had some good plot points, I found the overall tone offensive. Mr. Hogan is apparently an atheist or agnostic, and believes in evolution. In his book he consistently bashes religion, making anyone who is religious appear to be either a fanatic or inclined towards greed and other base emotions. None of the protagonists ever mentions God or His place in the universe.I also found his arguments for Chironian society riddled with flaws. The most glaring - that Chironians place no value on stable family relationships, have no sense of commitment to a spouse, and there is never any jealousy or contention among family members or society in general. Just because the original Chironians came from computer programs and were raised by robots does not eliminate human's genetic leaning toward violence and confrontation.I read another of Mr. Hogan's books recently and found the same anti-God bias. I will not be wasting my money on any more of his books."
+2,Yesteryear,"I have read this book several times since it was first published and find it enjoyable each time I read it. The chacarters he builds in this book are great. It's a book to read when you wish to lay back and dream about how good ""US"" humans are .......and how fanatical some of ""US"" can be. If you enjoy Mr. Hogans books you will greatly enjoy this good story. I have read all of Mr. Hogan's books and enjoy them all. I can't wait to see where his next story will take me."
+2,Great Science Fiction,"I read books for ""escapism"" and for the pleasure of reading. I'm not a political or social scientist, so evaluating a work of fiction on that basis is meaningless to me.Simply put... It's a very good story that is both easy to read and hard to put down. I loved it."
+1,This book could have been good.,"The book starts out well, but the author's explanation of social evolution contradicts the biological evolution Hogan likewise promotes in this book. This story could have been good other than the author's scientific and semi-moralistic inserts. At some points I had the feeling that he was trying to rationalize his own beliefs by authoring them in the book almost separate from the story."
+2,A book to read again and again,"A few years ago I bought a second hand copy of this book. During this time I must have read it at least once a year. I like it that much.It is a book about what humanity could aspire to become if we can put away the mistakes of the past and present.The arguments I've read that this is a unrealistic fantasy.... this is a book of fiction that portraits the thought and maybe the wishes of the author. You can agree with them or not.This is one of the few books that I would recommend to a beginning SF reader. It is not too difficult and a pleasure to read, and unlike many other books you are not left with a feeling of light depression because every main character died or had some other terrible fate happen to them.If you are interested in other works of Mr. Hogan I would recommend 'The Giant Novels' and 'The Genesis Machine'."
+1,Do not buy. This is a BOOTLEG,"Since when did Amazon have the legal right to sell bootleg CD's? I purchased this cd so I can listen to it in the car, ( I have had it on wax for 20 years)The CD is a CDR... When did Amazon buy the licensing rights to Music of Life? They are charging people $15.00 for a bunch of MP3's burnt on to a CD lmao. I give it one star because it is a CDR.."
+1,"Poor Design, Construction & Quality","We purchased six of these heaters in February 2006, and by November 2006 only one was still working. One was DOA, two died within one week of arrival, and the other two died over the next seven months. We live in Southern California so these heaters were rarely used so its not like they wore out. Repeated calls to DeLonghi customer service went unanswered, and the local service company they refer to in their service manual is no longer in business. We are very disappointed with the heaters and DeLonghi and would not buy one from them again."
+2,One hundred stars...,"...would not be enough for this extraordinary treasure trove of intelligence and beauty. You get to see Gould in real time, talking at length about the music that meant everything to him -- not just Bach and Schoenberg, but Richard Strauss. Mahler, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Beethoven, among others. These are complete programs, so you get to marvel not only at the transcendent performances but at the ease with which Gould enters into, say, a Bach fugue, whether for a few measures or for the entire piece, and then reemerges to deliver some extraordinary insight in a mannered but impeccable spoken prose... This set is the bargain of the century at the present amazon price ($72.99) but even if it goes back up to list price the decision to buy this would be a no-brainer. Wow."
+2,Pretty entertaining,"Bought this on a Lightning Deal, and have enjoyed it so far. There is a lot of content for the money and it is funny to see what Canadien Broadcasting was like several decades ago. Oh, and there is some good piano playing as well. Gould seems like he was an interesting, if not a little strange, person. It's sad that he died so young of a stroke."
+2,Wings Above the Diamantina,"If you like detective novels you should enjoy this one. It is well written. Set in the Australian outback, the detective, Napoleon Bonaparte, is half white, half aborigine and makes full use of his native skills. He informs the reader of the progress he is making in solving the mystery as he discovers the clues, while still maintaining the suspense. This is an interesting and complex mystery."
+2,A must have for your CD collection!,"This is a great CD! Ten originals along with excellent remakes of ""Some Kind of Wonderful"" and ""I Can't Hold Hold Out"", both of which the band has molded into their own while keeping true to the original. Fans of Babylon AD will certainly not be disappointed!"
+2,Jabra EarGels,"This is an excellent product to use for a bluetooth headset. I use it with the Samsung Wep200 and it fits perfectly. It comes with several different sized gels, which can be shared with family members. This product finally allows me to use my bluetooth without worrying about the headset falling from my ear during normal use."
+1,Not worth the $2.99,"I bought these for use on my ipod earbuds. I had an old pair (they were green) that worked great, but I lost one. Within minutes of putting them on the earbuds, they split open - all three pairs! If you're planning on using these for your ipod headphones, look into the older colored ones - I believe they're a different material and less prone to cracking."
+1,Glad they were under ten bucks.,"Save your money. The eargels split in two days. I used regular ear buds on the large size. They did hold the buds in the ear better, but no gain in sound quality. If you want the small and med, I'll send them to you for shipping. I have no use for them."
+1,Hardly worth the whole $2.95 I paid for them.,"I have ear gels before, but none that were this cheap (and I don't mean cost!). There was no consistency in the size (they come in different sizes, but no two were the same). And without fail, every single one I tried to use split in half after being installed on the ear piece. Every one! It didn't seem to matter if they were small or larger -- or even larger than the ear piece. The material just began tearing from both sides and ended up falling off in ever instance.I am sure there must be a better quality version of these things somewhere. I seriously do not recommend these to anyone."
+2,Good Deal,"Very pleased with EarGels & was surprised how fast they arrived. Certainly makes a big difference in being able to use my Jawbone, which would not stay in my ear with any of the factory supplied ear molds. Jawbone would do well to cut a deal with Jabra to furnish Ear Gels with all their Jawbones. Use it about 75% more now. Thanks for a good deal & fast shipping."
+2,Jabra Eargels,"Looking for something to work with my Jawbone ICON. The set consists of 3 pairs of eargel (three sizes). Found the size that fit and inserted the ICON. Works OK, but not as snug as I would like on my right ear. Tried the left ear one and it was much better; fit was better and sound was louder. Tried several types of earphone adapters, and these seem to work better than most. If you have a problem with fit on one ear, try the other one."
+2,the keep my icon and my jabra extreme where they belong.,"Works great, fits better. Works with a range of headsets. I use it with a jawbone iciness and a jabra extreme. The gels are comfortable, and fit quite well. Before buying these I was seriuosly thinking of a custoel. Th ese are almost the well fitting. Biggest issue is that the material hardens and may need replaced in about 6 months, but for the price I can live with that."
+1,Completely Worthless,"These may work for some people, but for others like me, they're worthless. The fit was horrible and they did not stay in my ear. They also caused my Jawbone Prime to protrude far enough so that the front part no longer touched my face (which is required for their noise reduction circuitry to work). I threw these away and am now using the stock earbud with the ear hook.These are designed for people with a certain ear shape. If your ears don't conform to this shape (which is likely the case for many people), these will be useless. If you want these, I suggest buying from a local store where you might be able to try them on, or at least to return them without having to pay return shipping."
+2,Jabra ear gel,"Product works perfectly with jawbone 2. Ease of use without needing to change anything on ear peice. Will need to decrease volume when using the nanda ear gel. Getting good fit easy with the differen sizes provided. Soft material makes comfortable for extended use , and no need for the ear loop."
+1,"Junk,Don't wast your money.","I got these in hope It would give me a good fit to my jawbone 2, but they did not work for me. I think they even made it less of a fit."
+2,Jabra EarGels,These EarGels make using my Jawbone I for long periods of time much more comfortable. I just put the EarGel over the existing ear button and it fits just right in my ear. No need to push and shove to get it seated and tight. Makes for a better drive when I am not always pushing in on the Jawbone to make sure it stays put. Great addition to any bluetooth earpiece that it will fit.
+2,Makes a Jawbone 2 better,"I hated the fit of my Jawbone 2.0. It would never stay in no matter which ear loop or ear bud I used. Someone recommended these to me, so I thought I'd give them a try. After 2 months of using it, I'm pissed I didn't get them sooner. Before chucking your Jawbone 2.0, try these."
+2,great product,people should buy headsets to fit these things bc they are so essential..A must have for any headset that will fit them
+1,THE UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING OF HE JABRA EARGELS.,"I have a jawbone headset, before I have read some review on the website everyone is recommend to buy the jarbra eargel to go with my jawbone, I found that is very untrue, before I was using with the hook, my jawbone never fell out of my ear, but when I first wear my jawbone with eargels. it kept on fell out of my ear. so I stop using them, to me a a waste of money, I like my jawbone the way it is. and it's comfortable for my usage as well. could be happy than that."
+1,POOR,GOT THIS PRODUCT TO USE WITH A BLUETOOTH. NO INSTUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIT OR USE IT.SIZES DIDNT FIT MY EAR.
+2,Great Item,I am very happy with this product. They are very comfortable and come with 3 diffrent sizes that should work for most people. My only gripe is that they don't fit every single diffrent headset out there. They worked great for mine but I need a new one and I noticed that only about half of the bluetooth headsets out there will fit these.
+1,Preset sizes just don't fit,The title says it all. Preset sizes of the EarGels just don't fit my ears. The tube that directs sound does not go in my ear canal far enough and the hook that is supposed to hold the unit in your ear will not hold it in mine. None of the 3 sizes of gels made a difference.Try before you buy if possible.
+1,Didn't fit,"Although good quality product, it doesn't fit my ear at all. None of the sizes fit comfortably or snug. I can't use it at all and just wasted my money."
+1,"Doesn't fit well at all, hard to get into ear.","I bought these to help with what I've read, to get the Jawbone to fit better. These ear pieces were hard to get into the ear no matter what size I tried. For a wireless earpiece you want to be able to get it on and off your ear quick if you need to, and these prevent you from doing so."
+1,Not for my application,"I was misled by a user review that indicated the gels would help my new Jawbone stay in my ear without the hook. The gels would stay in my ear but came off my headset, allowing it to fall to the ground. These may be OK but not for my application."
+2,You only need 1 size,"I cannot find where to buy my size and which ear I use my eargel. What in the world are you supposed to do with 3 sizes and 3 sides when you most likely will only use 1 size and 1 side??The product is comfortable and without the use of a boom mike makes this product number 1, except for being able to buy the right size eargel replacements."
+1,Not a trustworthy company,"I bought two sets of these. They're priced at $9.50. But, when they arrived, the price tag still stuck on the item says $2.99. Nice way to hide your ""shippign cost"" ($6.51) from your customers! This company goes on my ""Never Again"" list!"
+1,Junk plain and simple,"great idea the issue is some people (me) dont have the ""flap"" that these fit into on my ear, the top piece needs to be at least 5mm longer to fit without falling out. the teacup ear bud works better.and since i opened it i cant return it way to go amazonif your ears dont have deep folds do not buy these."
+1,waste of money,Absolute waste of money. What arrived was knock off crap that smelt like petrol and was slightly greasy/slippery to the touch.I left them sitting outside their packaging for a month so see if they improved but all they did was make the area smell like them.Given the price and cost to return not worth the trouble to send back however I would never buy from these guys again.Am fairly surprised at the comments of quality etc - suggest people go and see what the real thing looks/feels/smells! like in a retail store.
+1,didn't fit my ears,"Complete waste of money. All three sizes pushed my Jawbone ICON out too far from my face to make contact with my jawbone.I know my ears stick out ... I am not dumbo though. This was a waste of money for me, thankfully they were only 10 bucks.I went back to the ear pads that came with the ICON... Is stays in for a while as long as i don't move... Not quite battlefield worthy as JB claims..."
+1,Way too large!,"Well I took a chance on these. I read previous reviews and believed what they said...Always go with your first instincts. I should have known better. They looked too big in the pictures, but the reviews made it sound like only a tiny part of these ear gels actually went in your ear. So I took a chance on them.I was so disappointed. They come with three sizes, however even the smallest size is much bigger than the ear bud on the Jabra bluetooth device, which was the initial problem. Don't believe previous reviews that tell you that these will solve the problem, they make it worse.I now have the newest, most expensive Jabra bluetooth device that will not stay in my ear. When it is in correctly it is very painful. I am now going to purchase the earbuds that I thought sounded good before I read the reviews. I will update then."
+1,To Big,These were way to big for my ears. Even the small size was to large. I usually wear the medium size ear gel that comes with the BT device. I am using these on a Jabra Extreme 2 so maybe they were not made for that device. The gel did fit properly over the device however but I had to force it hard into my hear and it became pretty painful after a couple of hours of wear.
+2,excellent vendor,eargels replaced old and lost ones that came with my blue tooth. they fit well and got ere quicker than expected.
+1,Great for a few weeks,I purchased the eargels which was very comfortable and initally stable. Unforunately after a few weeks of infrequent use my ICON would fall out of the eargel and when stored away it invarable fell out and I would have to replace the ICON back into the eargel. So I have returned to using the original ICON rubber piece which although not as comfortable at least stayed in place.
+1,Not compatible with Jawbone Icon,With the rubber ring in place the head set does not seat well in the gels and comes out too easily. With the ring off it will barely stay in the small size. The medium gels fit me best until they are stretched by the rubber ring. One gel even split wen trying to put the earpiece back in. I am trying the small for now until I find a better solution.
+1,Terrible design,I bought these hoping I could make my Bluetooth headset fit better but these things made it impossible to wear. The design might be ergonomic in theory but I could not stand having these in my ear. They seem to be made of a very thick silicone that has a slightly slippery feel to them. I was really disappointed with these. Stay away if you have small ear canals.
+1,Ear Gels,None of them actually fit my ear or the other person I brought them for. They were way too big. If you have small ears don't purchase this item.
+1,JABRA GEL FOR EARPHONES,"I was looking forward to some really comfortable gel inserts for my earphones. I thought these would fit the bill, but they don't by a long shot. To begin with, even the smallest size was far too big to fit my ears. The large looked gigantic. I cannot in good faith recommend these. If they develop ones that are sized appropriately, I might give them a try. I gave these to a couple of friends, and even they said there was no way these word work for them either. What more can I say? Stick with inserts from companies like Shure or Westone."
+2,Much needed,I bought these to go with the Jawbone 2 because the ear piece they use will not stay in your ear and the loops that go over your ear just does not fit.These are great and they set in your ear nicely.
+2,Jabra Eargels Great Help for my Jawbone II,"While I loved the sound of my Jawbone II headset, it would not remain secured with the eargels provided. These Jabra eargels work wonderfully and keep the headset comfortably and securely in my ear."
+2,Solid upgrade for Jawbone,"Bought these for my Aleph Jawbone IPROS: Fit right on, stays snug. Do not have to use the ear loop any more. Cheap. Isolates sound from background noise better than stock Jawbone earpieces.CONS: Ocassionally comes the headset when not in use or when I take it off my ear. Could not find one that fit my ear perfectly.BOTTOM LINE: A no-brainer upgrade for Jawbone users. Not a perfect solution but much better than what came with the Jawbone and its too cheap to not give it a try."
+1,Not for me...,"These probably work great for some people, but they didn't for me. None of the three sizes gave me just the right fit and I ended up going back to the factory gel that came with the device."
+1,Worthless,None of the gels came close to fitting in my ear - I ended up using the little rubber ring in the kit on my Jabra bluetooth to keep it from slipping out. Highly not recommended...
+1,They do not honer their return policy and the product was not what I ordered.,"DO NOT BUY FROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sent me Jabra EarGels claiming they fit the Jawbone Prime 2. They did not. Because I had them for 28 days, they would not take them back. Their return policy stated that you can return up to 30 days.DO NOT BUY FROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,How is this supposed to work?,I got these for my jawbone headset. Many had said they work great. but for the life of me i cant figure out how you get them to work short of superglue and even then they are too quiet to hear so i guess they work on the jabra they are designed for but not the jawbone.
+1,Not Recommended,"I only have one word to say about it...""NOT RECOMMENDED""...but still you can go ahead & waste your $ 10 to find out...Good Luck"
+2,"So much better than ""over the ear""","I have been using in-ear bluetooth devices for a couple of years. My wife and daughter (of the small ear canal clan) had opted for over the ear designs because of fit and comfort issue. As it turned out, neither of them used their ear buds because of the loose/insecure fit and feel of the ear hanger design. The Jabra gels resolved that problem by 'sizing down' to match their diminutive ears . . . . It would be nice if you could order by specific size (s-m-l)and side (l-r) rather than getting the 'variety pack'."
+2,Fits perfectly on my Jawbone headset,"I'm using the largest of the 3 sizes of EarGels that came with the shipment and it works great on my Jawbone headset. Just pop the existing earpiece off the Jawbone, fit this on, and you're done. It's comfortable, easy to insert in my ear, and fits snugly which allows me to remove the badly designed ear clip that comes with the Jawbone. The sound is also much better than before.Clever little accessory and highly recommended."
+1,"bad fit, way too big","Only buy these if you have huge ears! Even the smallest ones were too big for my ears.Jabra EarGels - ClearI suppose in theory they should work to channel the sound into your ear, but that's only if the pieces fits into your ear, I didn't get a chance to test that aspect."
+1,Waste of money,This product ended up being a waste of money for me. They didn't fit too well so I ended up just using the original Jawbone ear piece with the these.
+1,Jawbone Repair Kit? Maybe,"In an odd case of poor quality control, the package of eargels came with two of one of the six sizes and missing one of the others. I bought them to make my Jawbone headset fit. It's better than it was, but still not ergonomic."
+2,I can hear!,"I got these for my Jawbone as the included earpieces were horrible. The ear gels actually made the Jawbone audible in noisy environments. If you work or play anywhere it is loud, you need these! I have since upgraded these to a custom earpiece, but if I hadn't gotten the Jabra's, I most likely would have chucked the Jawbone as unusable!"
+1,don't buy,these were advertised to fit the habra stone. they did not. i don't know if they changed the advertisement since then but it was aid to be a package with the habra stone so i got it. not even one piece fit. threw them away
+1,Waste of money,"These ear gels were supposed to fit easily on the Jabra Bluetooth that I have, but they don't stay on at all once they were placed on it. I was hoping the contoured shape would hold in my ears, but it just proved to be very uncomfortable."
+1,Total Waste of Money,Not one of the ear gels worked. Feel like I got ripped off. The ear gels are headed to the trash can where they belong.
+1,Does not fit jawbone 2 very well,I bought this based on the reviews that said that these will fit the jawbone 2 bluetooth headset. They did not fit very well and were very loose. I use the small size and they did not fit very well. The medium and large size do not fit my ear canal. Too bad as I need an in-ear bluetooth to hear well. I guess I will have to look for something else.
+1,not compatable with the jawbone.,produce is not compatable with the jawbone. design does not provide a snug fit to the bluetooth unit. a waste of money
+1,"They fit nicely in the ear, but don't work so well with jawbone","I have to say these earbuds do fit very snuggly in the ear and great a great feeling. Unfortunately I bought them for the jawbone 2. After about 3 weeks of using the same earbud on the jawbone, the earbud would not stay on the jawbone. It would constantly slip off the jawbone earphone and would not stay attached.I now use the jawbone without an earbud. It doesn't fit as nicely, but it stays in my ear now."
+2,Works well with the Samsung WEP200,I wanted an in ear blue tooth headset but couldn't get them to stay in. these made it work!
+2,Works well and comfortably.,"I bought these to use on a Samsung WEP200 blu-tooth head set. The one I am using, works fine and fits the Samsung properly. It is much more comfortable than the thingy that came on the Samsung. I must say, it is a shame to buy something that comes in a pack of six and you can only utilize one or two out of six. It should be sold in multiple packs, all of the same size."
+2,Instructions on how to use with Jawbone,"If you take the ear bud off the Jawbone and try to attach the Jabra Eargels, they won't stay on very well. Instead, notice that the Jawbone comes with two round earbuds that appear to be identical. Tear the rubber shroud off one of them to expose the round plastic piece inside of it. Take this plastic piece and lock it onto the Jawbone (read user's manual). The Eargels will slip over this piece and hold quite firmly to the headset. Notice also that the Eargels have a square notch on the inside. Point the notch toward the back of the Jawbone. This will align the piece properly with the ear.The Eargels allow the Jawbone to be securely held in the ear without the annoyingly difficult earloop, but cause a little discomfort in my ear because I have to use the larger pieces. With the earloop, I can use the smallest piece and the Eargels are very comfortable."
+2,I need two sizes!,"I love these eargels. My ears are a funny shape and I can't wear regular earbuds, but when I add these gels, they fit great and don't fall out. They block outside noise and make the sound quality like those expensive sound-isolating earbuds. Sometimes I need a Small, and sometimes I need a Medium, depending on the day, the weather, and how long I use them. (I gave the Large size to my boss, and he loves them too, so don't say you can't use all of the sizes, guys.)"
+1,Jabra Ear Gels,I ordered the ear gels to go with my Jawbone Bluetooth headset. The problem that I see is that the ear gels are too bulky when combined with the Jawbone.
+2,Jabra Ear Gels: a comfortable and economical alternative for earhook type Bluetooth headsets.,"Excellent product. I was having difficulty hearing and also getting a comfottable fit with the included ear hook that came with my Jabra JX-10 Series II Bluetooth headset. I removed the hook and attached one of the 6 gels that came in the pack to the headset and found that the volume increased 40% and I was able to achieve a comfortable fit. The headset is small enough and light enough that the gel holds the headset in the ear. I was about to give up on this headset (and all earhook type Bluetooth headsets) prior to getting the gels. If you are looking for a comfortable (and econimical) alternative for earhook type headsets, I strongly recommend that you give these a try. They are well worth the price."
+1,Stick it in your ear!,"I own one of the Jawbone torture devices. I had an old Jabra with the mini ear gels and just for giggles swapped out the hard plastic stock Jawbone things with them. It was an amazing difference. The Minis fit very well and direct the sound into your ear channel. Sometimes they do fall off so you have to be very careful with them.Unfortunately these eargels reviewed here are not them. You want these: EarGels (MiniGels) for Jabra BT250, BT250v, BT500, BT2020, C220s, C250, GN6210 are not them. They are only available from Jabra [...]"
+1,Liked the ear piece,"I quess I ordered the wrong ones, did not fit my ear piece well. I've never been able to find any other pieces for this particular ear piece so I quess I just have to trash it."
+2,BULK PACKAGING,"These came in a tiny ziploc bag with no retail label. Not as big a deal as had this issue been instead with the headset that they are going with, but still... It'd have been nice to have known what to expect."
+1,"Thanks for nothing, Jabra","Jabra directed me to these as a replacement for the lost pieces for my Wave. THESE ARE NOT what I need. Meh. Gonna be two more weeks before I get home to return them.I don't blame the merchant, blame Jabra for directing me to waste weeks buying, waiting for, and returning the wrong stuff. Swedish morons"
+1,useless,"For some reason the makers of this item thought it would be wise to make each size ear piece fit a different bluetooth. The small fits my Jawbone, but does not fit my ear. The large fits my ear just fine, but does not fit my Jawbone. Save your money and find a different product."
+1,Far from perfect...,"I had high hopes for these to make my new Jawbone Era usable.Unfortunately, they are hard to fit, are not as flexible or form fitting as I had hoped and overall could stand to be much improved.Buy them if you have no other choice, but don't expect much or you'll be disappointed."
+1,Does not fit Jawbone Era,The specs for this product state that it universally fits all Jawbone headsets. It does not. It does not fit the Jawbone Era.
+2,Eargels for Jawbone retrofit,"Using the Jabra eargels over my Jawbone.I can omit the ear hook, and it sounds much better than the manufacture's product.Looks a little scary out of the ear, but ears are not a ""manufactured item""."
+2,Good,I have not really had a chance to use these but my daughter states that it works for her very well.
+1,These are not the answer to Jawbone Noise Asason,"While Jawbone make a great blue tooth ear bud, it doesn't interface with ears well. The Jabra solution doesn't work. It doesn't hold the ear bud well allowing it to fall off at the most inconvieniant times. It also hurts your ear and is difficult to insert. It's not the answer, friends."
+2,GREAT,"The Jabra Eargels are wonderful.. I cannot believe how comfortable, and user friendly they are. Thank you, if not for these, I could not use my bluetooth.Great Merchandise.."
+1,These don't work with Jabra BT250v headsets,"I'm not sure what they *do* work with exactly (and it'd be nice if there was some clue in the product description), but they don't fit these headsets.EDITED TO ADD: Actually, I just discovered a ""wireful"" non-Bluetooth Jabra thing that I had purchased years ago and forgotten. It plugs into a phone's headset jack, and these earpieces fit that fine."
+1,Jabra clear gel - useless,"These were said to work great with the Jawbone blue tooth headset. They don't, are almost impossible to put on and do not stay on the headset. I think they are useless for the Jawbone."
+2,Very good.,"These are very good and not expensive.You buy these at Staples and they charge $5 more.I agree that a public exchange is needed. If anyone knows of one, can you please post that information here. We'll all appreciate it!Anybody want to trade the extras?"
+1,Old and yellowed,"Ordered the EarGels, but they had been exposed to time and heat. They were yellowed and sticky. I threw them away - wasn't worth it to return it. Won't order from here again."
+1,Ripoff ! Don't Buy From CMMA Accessories !,"I received these and they were defective. Months later, the company has continued to dodge me and still has not processed my refund. Their shipping costs are 6 times what it cost me to return them for no refund. Amazon, where are you to remove CMMA Accessories ? Don't let their 3 or 4 star overall rating fool you !"
+2,Good solution for people with weird shaped ears.,"All I have read about these was pretty much true. You can remove the rubber piece and press these over the part that it was attached to and they will stay, but they do come out with a little tug. A fine line of rubber cement will fix that though, and it peels off if necessary. But the great thing is that they will hold the Jabra in your ear without the ear loop. And that's huge, especially for someone like me with really weird shaped ears that nothing else [except an over the head headset] seemed to work. All in all worth the cost easily. I just wish you could order multiple pieces in one size only. If I lose the 1 that fist my ear I have to buy a 6 pack again just to get the one that I need."
+2,"Very functional, not very pretty","Like many others, I purchased the Jabra EarGels because I couldn't get myJawbone 2to stay securely in my ear. No mater which size earloop I tried, the Jawbone would flap against the side of my face as I walked. As a result, the 'noise assassin' sensor wouldn't touch my face, mitigating the benefit it should have had.Pros:+Jawbone now fits securely in my ear, even without the ear loop+Incredibly comfortable+Sound seems 'clearer' now that the speaker fits snugger in my ear and the noise assassin sensor touches my face.Cons:+The silicon isn't perfectly clear, and the yellowish tinge makes them look dirty+Much larger than I thought they would be - they're quite conspicuous."
+2,It's a keeper!,"I first looked through this cookbook in another lady's kitchen. She had it all earmarked and I could tell she had tried many of the recipes. I knew this lady was a great cook, so I ordered it myself. I'm pretty picky about which cookbooks I keep. This one is very nice. I love all the seafood recipes. A classic."
+1,Great effects...NO HEART NO PASSION,"The special effects of this film were wonderful--no debate there--but Armand Assante seems like he's sleep-walking through this movie. It LOOSELY follows the poem at parts and suffers from a severe lack of passion! Compare this film with the 1950's ""Ulysses"", which despite poor effects, had MUCH more passionate and inspired portrayals of the characters by Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn among others. Even the classic scene involving Argos the dog was ommitted from this modern creation. Ugh!On the flip side, Athena's portrayal by Isabella Rossellini and the actor playing the god Mercury are very fun to watch in ""The Odyssesy"". Still...not enough to do the story justice."
+1,Poor excuse for a great story,"I watched this movie this year after I read the book. The movie switches the story a lot and the acting is very dissapointing- the actors of Odysseus, Penelope and Telemachus, the main parts are not very talented. I would show this to a child to give them a taste of the Odyssey, but if you have read the book or are planning to, watching this will ruin the flavor of the Odyssey."
+2,Mythological Fiction,"This film is one of the better of this genre--due to the casting, and the more ""true to life and literature"" approach that is taken. The characters seem much more ""human."" Enough sexual content, albeit well done, to preclude viewing by even teenagers. Homer's story is followed pretty faithfully, too, from my distant memories. But the real ""excellence"" is in the acting."
+1,Oh boy... dont let this spoil your opinion of Homer,"The origional creater of The Odyssey, Homer, did a wonderful job producing an action-packed story where you cared about the characters and made you eager to know what would happen next. Thousands of years later, when TVs are in existence, we fail at telling the same story with his exuberance. The motion picture depiction of Homer's work is a lame collection of attempted action scenes that does nothing to keep the watcher entertained throughout this movie. The human characters along with those mythical creatures they encounter respond to events without using common sense that anyone with half a brain would use. Despite all that, assuming the plot and the logic of the characters entertained you enough to keep your eyes open during the movie, you'd realize how all the actors seem undecided on what accent to use or even how to pronounce the names of the others..."
+1,absolutely HORRIBLE,"I have never been so disgusted (or sickenly entertained) by a movie before. I am one of the few who have ACTUALLY read the ODYSSEY. I did like the poem. After reading it, I decided to watch the movie. There were almost NO accurate allusions at all to the poem. The characters' acting skills were that of an elementary school kids, and the scenes were obviously fake. I feel bad for Homer, he must be spinning in his grave. The fact that got 4 out of 5 stars is most appalling. I feel sorry for humanity as it is, believing such [nonsense] is the work of Homer."
+1,"Cmon ""honors"" people!","the movie was pretty bad, but i would think that honors kids would be original enough to write their own reviews. alice's was good, those were her words, but kayla, jana...we were all there when noteboom said what you wrote and you're taking credit for it? please!"
+2,"Excellent, Exhilirating, and Fun","And great and entertaining film! A WONDERFUL GUEST CAST and some flavor to it, and is not racially discriminant(Vanessa Williams is in it), something we a lot these days.Armand Assante and his band of supporting actors give great life to the film and I notice the supporting actors are actually trying to make it better, rather than most actors who just do the role because it'll make them money. GREAT MOVIE, WORTH THE $13.00Now, you wonder, why did he give it four stars out of five if it is so good? The reason is this movie is very depressing at some parts and gets very gruff and there is and little crude comedy. Especially at the end. That plucks off a star, just because it was pretty bright and cheeful during the voyage. OVERALL A GREAT MOVIE AND YOU SHOULD REALLY CONSIDER BUYING IT, BUT THERE ARE HAPPIER FILMS."
+2,Great translation from print to screen! Worth buying a copy,"It was an accident that I chanced upon watching The Odyssey on the Hallmark Network. No viewing time not well-spent with the lavish production design, brilliant acting, and not-off-tangent-from-literature screenplay. I hope they release a DVD version right away."
+1,WOW,"Watching this movie after having read the book is pretty much hell. The fact that they changed the whole plot from the book makes it seem like a joke. Then the ""special effects"" just made it even worse. Even if you haven't read the book and you don't know the real story, the movie was still horribly directed and filmed. There are no transitions, and the actors don't seem to realize they are all in one movie together. They all have their own accents and the only thing they have in common with the characters they are playing from the book is their names. The only reason anyone should ever watch this movie is out of complete boredom and a need to make fun of something."
+1,Uhh..... Were they stoned?,"This was the biggest piece of drunken hoopla in the WORLD! I can't believe people would actually take time out of their daily schedule to watch this! If you actually read The Odyssey, the movie is NOTHING like the real thing. I STRONGLY suggest that you read the book first. Well, anyways, no one is going to read this review thus rendering this review useless and something to clutter the internet even more than it already is. I AM THE ANTICRHIST!"
+1,Uggh,"Yes, yes the movie was bad, really bad, so bad that if Homer was still alive to see it, he would be doing something similar to the TV that Mr. N does when he watches Boston Public. But how bad it was is beside the point. Who really cares if some of the people in our class are writing Mr. N's ideas on here. If I were him, I would be flattered to know that people beleived strongly enough in my ideas to take the time to write about it on amazon.com. To everyone who wrote a review on this horrific movie, and didnt criticize other people's reviews, good for you. I hope in the future we can all express our disgust with this movie without having our competency as an honors student questioned by someone who won't even tell us who they are. But until then, Lizzie Mcguire is on (hehehe) so I must be going. I'll see you all periods 1/2. - Andrew"
+1,Mullets across the Med,"I don't see why the producers bothered making this movie. It adds nothing to the Kirk Douglas version of Ulysses made in 1955, besides a few limited CGI effects. Even Douglas's beard was preferable to Assante's mullet hairstyle in this version. This has stripped out all of the sex and most of the violence that is in the original Homer.What we have here is a TV movie made in 4x3 format back in 1997, but finally released on DVD in 2004 to cash in on the 'TROY' blockbuster. It was made to be acceptable to the US TV market, but I suspect the production team was European.To my knowledge, there has yet to be a good film/TV adaptation of the Odyssey. The best dramatisation so far is a recent audiobook dramatisation by the BBC starring Tim McInerney."
+1,More like a NEGATIVE 3,"This comes close to being the worse piece of garbage it has ever been my privilege to view. The acting...HORRENDOUS!!! CGI...poorly done. Do yourself a favor and watch the Roman version of the Odyssey...Ulysses with Kirk Douglas. It may be an oldie, but it's definitely an absolute goodie!!"
+1,I agree,"I totally agree with andrew...and by the way, people who dont know any of us and dont really know whats going on...please dont waste your time with this movie...you're better off watching old reruns of whos the boss...even though im deprived of cable and wouldnt know...most of you probably know who this is"
+1,coulda been betta!!!!!!!!,the special effects sucked and we've seen good special effects and the special effects in the odessy were crap and in comparison to a lot of movies we've seen it was pretty crap. it was realy BORING! (...) we've seen and weve seen heaps of them and some of them were realy gory over all COULDA BEEN BETTA!!!!!
+1,Blech,"This movie was the epitome of, well, everything wrong with movies. It took the premise of adapting Homer's literary classic and completely butchered it into this...osbstrocity. With acting that would pale in comparison to an elementary school play, a script that would make Ed Wood blush, and some of the words special effects ever, it truly makes me sad for humanity.The one good point is that it makes for some great ""in"" jokes. Telemakhos's double spear throw has become a running gag at my school."
+2,Still compelling after 3000 years.,"Homer would have endorsed this rendering of his tale. Full of wonderful special effects, gorgeous Mediterranean vistas, and gods and goddesses who look their parts, this movie is still driven by personalities. The casting was brilliant: Armand Asante is all that one could wish in an Odysseus -- engaging, passionate, mature, heroic in every dimension. Isabella Rosellini and Greta Saachi are perfect in their roles as Athena and Penelope, respectively. Telemachus is a classical adolescent only child, and Antichea, Odysseus's mother, dominates each of her scenes. While this production is eye-candy from beginning to end, the visual appeal cannot distract from the timeless humanity of its characters. There is a reason that Homer's story still reaches us after 3000 years, and this telling does justice to its ancient material."
+2,adventurous. suspenseful. mythological.,"The Odyssey was about the greek hero Odysseus' journey home from his victory of the trojan war. He encounters many perils on his voyage. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FANTASY , THIS IS YOUR MOVIE."
+2,kewl!,"The movie the Odessey was a very very good movie. It was very well writen and acted out. I saw this movie during my History class at school. The actors did and axcellent job in acting out this movie. They made me feel like I was in the movie with them the whole time. My favorite god was Aeolus. He was very funny. Odysseus was played by Armand Assante. He was a very good actor. My favorite part in the whole movie is when Odysseus and Teemachus kill all of the kings that had come to marry Odysseus' wife, Penelope. The only thing wrong with the whole movie was the sexual content. There was no nudity but there were a few love seens. The special effects are awesome. But there are a few boring parts when the people were talking."
+1,THIS WAS THE BEST MOVIE EVER!,"As a Detroit Red Wings fan, I must say that I loved this version of the Odyssey! This special effects were absolutly wonderful, and I must say I love the acting, some of the best i've ever seen in my life, almost better than sergey federov acting to get hit to draw a high sticking call! There was more action than Chelios misses checks! Oh, and there were more holes in this movie than Curtis Joseph leaves in his net. This movie was wodderful"
+1,"Yeah, watching it felt like 10 years, too.","NBC miniseries tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus, played flatly by Armand Assante. Boring adventure film features unlikeable characters, routine action scenes, and a lack of spirit and passion. This all builds up to a surprisingly very bloody conclusion (Given its TV roots).* 1/2 out of *****"
+1,"Ouch! This movie was so bad, it was funny","Everything about this movie was baaadddd....From the everchanging accents, the fake special effects(the cyclops looked so fake that it took away from the movie), the movie was so flawed that it became more entertaining to look for the flawed parts than actually watch the movie. Yeah, this movie sucked."
+2,Odyssey (VHS),"I needed this in a timely manner to replace the department video that had been misplaced. I ordered it the day before Thanksgiving, and it was shipped out to me the Friday after. It arrived in good condition in plenty of time for me to review before using it in the class room."
+1,Agonizingly Long,"Like reviewer Jueichi Shen who said it felt like it took him the length of the Odyssey itself to watch it, I thought this movie was agonizingly long at 3 hours and 38 minutes. I will never watch it again, so this one is headed for the public library and a status of tax deduction. Good special effects, though hence my 2-star rating."
+1,Movie is awesome. Service comperable to Wal-Mart,"I already know that I will love the movie. The problem is, shpping is and always has been a deceit. Even f you pay for next day (Prime Member), you will not get it on time. There is no other solution for law-abiding people."
+2,The odyssey,"I thought that the Odyssey was a very good movie.It was well put together, and had great acting.The effects of the movie were average.I especially enjoyed the scenes with the cyclops.Although its a very interesting movie I believe that it is too long, and the audience/viewers gets bored.In general I thought that it was a great movie that was educational, and was very succesful.By Josh 7R."
+2,Reasonable interpretation of a classic,"When you start with such good material, it's hard to please everyone. Like ""The Lord of the Rings"" many reviewers are disappointed that the movie didn't match their own visions of a great book. (Notice how no one ever complains that ""Goldfinger"" or other Bond movies are significantly different from the Ian Fleming novels?) Personally, I thought the re-telling to be convincing, I liked the way they kept the story moving (it IS trying to cover 20 years) and found the special effects ""good enough."" My kids have worn out the VHS tape and I'm buying a DVD because we enjoy the movie.Lastly, just a pet peeve for other reviewers who complained that Telemachus' double spear throw defied physics...HELLLO!!! last I checked, three headed monsters defied biology!..and that whole Hermes flying thing, totally bogus eh? People..this would be a FANTASY with GODS and GODDESSES, not the new BBC special ""Walking with Odysseus!"" Sheesh!"
+2,Good,"I saw this movie for first time having missed it when it first aired. I thought the special effects were amazing and my favorite sequence was the cyclops. The scene where the ship goes over the edge was very amazing, after that the story just seemed to grind to a halt. Much to long and boring after the first hour and a half. But well worth the rental if you like special effects."
+1,Great book; terrible movie,"if you have read and liked the book, or know anything about the story, this movie would certainly want to make you want to kill yourself. odysseus is portraid as rugged, stupid barbarian who is nothing like the hero Homer described him as. the special effects aren't too uplifting either, although it was a pretty low budget film. all of the events in the movie are nothing like in the book; it was as thought the writer's had never even read it!!! bad acting, cheesy special effects, and a completely inaccurate plot make Hallmark's version of the odyssey one of the worst movies to ever come out of a classic novel. in conclusion, i'd rather go to Hades than watch this movie!"
+2,Homer's enchanting tale,"Homer's enchanting tale is brought to life in ""The Odyssey.""I, a student, first saw this movie while studying Ancient Greece with my class. On the first day of Ancient Greece, my teacher popped the video in the VCR and made us take catagorized notes.Since it was our first day we had no idea about Greece's history, gods and goddesses, heroes or political science.However, the Odyssey told my class and I a great deal about Greece.One of the reasons why I reccommend this movie, is your (or your child, for that matter) don't know too much on Ancient Greece, you put the movie in the VCR, and 2 hours done with the credits rolling, you will know so much about Ancient Greece.It occured to me that in this movie The Odyssey about Odysseus leaving Ithaca for the Trojan war and fight the curse of Poseidon, underneath it all there is the political science and the goddesses and gods history and way of life and the scenery.Over all this is an amazing movie."
+2,Great for the classroom,"This video is great to use as a resource for teaching The Odyssey. The students find the video entertaining and helpful. However, the movie does not exactly follow the original Odyssey. Of course, the directors took some creative liberty on certain scenes. On the whole, the movie does a great job in giving students an account of the journey of Odysseus."
+2,Good,"I loved this movie! The special effects were great and Armand Assante did a great job acting the part of Odysseus. My daughter even sat down and watched it with me, which doesn't happen very often. However, I loved it as a movie, not necessarily as an adaptation of The Odyssey, which is one of my favorite books."
+1,NOT a good representation of Homer,"I teach The Odyssey, and let me tell you, this movie does NOT reflect the book well, if you're watching it for testing purposes (and I know you are!) However, I DO show selected scenes (out of sequence because the movie is out of sequence) just because my students think it's fun. WHEN will a GOOD version be made??? I had such hopes for Troy, and meh....My students' favorite part is the inexplicable arm action of the guard who announces ""Tele-machos of Ithaka!"" Scenery WILL be chewed - even the usually OK Greta Scacci comes off rather poorly."
+1,Hallmark Entertainment needs to join us in the 21st Century,"It is extremely sad that Hallmark Entertainment has not realized that hard of hearing and deaf people need closed captioning to understand the product they are marketing. If they have realized this, then they obviously could care less about disabled people of any kind."
+1,OMG! worst movie ever!,"haha . . . wow this is one of those movies that is so completly bad that its funny. ok 1st of all Odysseus accent changes in almost every scene. 2nd penelope pronounces telemachos different than Odysseus. 3rd telemachos sounds like a whiney english boy. 4th posiedon ""the god of the wine dark sea"" is a face in a wave. 5th anitkleia is just freaky. 6th Odysseus beard changes color. 7th the cow scene wasnt even in there. 8th THEY NEVER LET PENELOPE HAVE HER REVENGE! 9th telemachos cant do any thing but then amazingly he can throw 2 spears at once. 10th Aoilos sounds like a cartoon. 11th the characters are all supposed to be bueatiful but they are all ugly . . . and i can go on. NOTEBOOMS 1/2 ROX! haha SPACE NEEDLE!"
+1,"Lord, have mercy!","If this movie were worse (and if it COULD be) there would undoubtedly be an unhealthy number of premature deaths .... First of all, there's Poseidon. This CG bill shut is an outrage to humanity. His rolling waveface accompanied by Assanti's pitiful attempt to weep provides an outstanding performance which may (being optimistic) top the emotion found in a dramatic episode of Mr. Rogers. I am certain that if poor old (really old) Homer were given a second life to live in this century, he would probably waste it by inflicting himself with chimera. With all due respect, though none is due, this film is pathetic. That's all I have to say. Just DON'T watch this movie before (or even after) you read the book, unless you wish to perish at an unnaturally early stage in life!!!!!!!!GOODBYE!!!!!!!!"
+1,"Awful, just awful",Armand Assante is one of the worst actors I have ever had the misfortune to watch. He could not act dead if you put a bullet in his brain. The odyssey is a great story and it deserves a great actor. I would rate this movie zero stars if I had the option.
+1,Who be dissin on our noteboom?,"Ok, first of all Mr.Cmndrnineveh from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA I find it very hard to believe that you even read the full book version of THE ODYSSEY. God knows if you did you wouldnt be madly in love with this made-for-TV movie THE ODYSSEY. Personally i think the only ppl this movie does good too are druggies and wanna-be drop outs who dont want to read the book or buy the cliff notes so they watch the movie. its absolutley horrible. Mr. Noteboom is a very bright and brillant honors teacher in Washington state. I must say i agree with every honor student's last year review of this book. To the point where Telemachous was whiny and horrible; Athena had blue eyes; and Menelaos' hair is black. All i gotta say is what a waste of film! Ppl out there- spare yourself."
+2,Falwed but Fun none the less,"I love Greek History and mythology. When I heard a mini-series of the Odyssey was being created I was anxious for two reasons; I was dying to see it and was terrified of how badly it was going to be butchered. This was a delightful surprise.To my amazement the writers took some minor literary license with the story but all in all it worked. What is even better...it was a lot of fun to watch. I would recommend that anyone thinking about buying this do so... but also buy the book. Turn your brain off watch the movie, engage the brain again and read the original story. Either way you are promised a good time."
+2,"Out of date, but good","_Heroes of Civilization_ is Cottler and Jaffe's attempt to give brief biographical sketches of some of the most important scientists of the last few centuries. Their stories are of course somewhat dated now, but they still capture the thrill and charm of scientific discovery. PAsteur and Robert Koch are among those profiled. Appropriate for children."
+2,The ONLY translation of Schure's play...,"**This is the only book that Schure's masterful drama is given in an English translation.**This book is so rare, and I mean so rare that I had to go to a small town called Dornach in Switzerland to find it!!!And of course, it is out-of-print, and so unknown that it will probably never be re-printed again in history....not to say even performed, unless a Schure enthusiast like myself undertakes a task like that!This is the play that the philosopher Rudolf Steiner took as the model to his own 4 Mystery Dramas. Schure (who was friends with the composer Richard Wagner) was one of Steiner's greatest admirers, and vice versa, and interestingly enough Schure was the one to introduce Steiner to his future wife Marie von Sivers!This play by Schure is really a monument to all ancient Drama and heralds in the new Dramatic form taken up by Rudolf Steiner. A wonder and deep inspirational experience."
+2,My son loves it,"Great language, humor and wonderful story telling are hallmarksof Gerald Durrell's books. Always enjoy reading them. I got thisfor my son on his 11th birthday. I think it will also help himgreatly improve his vocabulary."
+2,My family and other animals,"I read Gerald Durrell's books 10 years ago, while I was still living in Romania. I loved his books from the first page to the last and literally I couldn't put them down until I finished them. The best humour I ever met in books! His stile is unique. I am planning on reading all of them again in English. I would recommend them to anyone!"
+2,works great,This mold is great for what I need. Chocolate pops right out of the plastic. would buy again if needed
+1,Can't get worse,This book is bad (period). It is very incoherent and ill-organized. The examples are vague and serve anything but support the material. Very theoritical with hardly any real life applications. Lacking in modern AI topics/game design.
+1,Nauseating,"In a phrase: as nauseating as the ""artwork"" which besmirches its cover. This book is definitely not worth the price. Donate the money instead to your city's homeless instead! You will learn as much about AI by doing so and will actually contribute something to the world. Of course, the cover makes a great prank at cocktail parties. Place it under someone's drink and it will look like the beverage has been spilled.Winston's book is not only disorganized, but pretentious. He writes about the mind as if he has the authority of a philosopher of mind, when, in fact, he's just a programmer. Winston and his books will go down in history with the works of others, such as Doug Lenat, who made their fame primarily by doing something very easy before anyone else got around to doing it.Real AI is yet to come."
+2,The Coolest,"I wore this shirt to work one Friday (casual day) and one the my co-workers told me ""I've worked here 7 years and that is the coolest shirt I've ever seen."" Need I say more."
+2,Two fro the price of one,"This CD is actually two original albums put together for one CD. The first half is what I consider a small Big Band. With other Sax players, trumpets and guitar. The second half is the Rollins Trio. With that said I simply Love this CD., Grand Street is my favorite song, it instantly lights up the whole room. The sound is tight and powerful. I do prefer the first half with it's rich full sound. The second half is good but less attention getting. The playing however is excellent. For a great mix of styles and sound on one CD your cannot lose with this one."
+2,Excellent Product,"This has been really helpful for maintaining protein levels after my surgery. It really mixes well with sweet or savory foods. The only issue is that you can't get it too hot; if you want to add it to soup, you've got to let it cool a bit first."
+1,Bad memory leakes,"The software is nice to work with, not very simple to use but usable none the less. The only problem I've encountered with this software is the notoriously bad encoder with memory leaks up to wazoo. If you try to encode a large movie file into mpeg2 premiere will more than likely crash on you due to bad memory management. The only solution so far is to simply restart the system and pray it wouldn't happen again. Although from my experience it seems to work the 3rd time you try. I have tried this on two brand new machines one with a new XP 32bit install and both expereienced the same issue."
+2,ORIGINAL SURF MUSIC FROMTHE 60'S,"THE IMPACTS WERE ANOTHER SOCAL SURF BAND FROM THE EARLY 60'S THAT USED TO PLAY AT THE BALBOA BALLROOM ALONG WITH A LOT OF OTHER GREAT BANDS FROM THAT TIME (DICK DALE AND THE DEL-TONES, THE CROSSFIRES, SENTINALS, TORNADOS, AND A LOT OF OTHER ONES AS WELL.) AND RECORDED ON THE LOCAL DEL-FI LABEL ON LOW BUDGET RECORDS. THIS IS A GREAT CD OF EARLY 60'S SURF MUSIC, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF WIPE OUT."
+1,RE: Wipeout originally by Surfaris,"Google the instrumental Wipeout , and you will read the real story. I love the Surfari's version which got to #2 on the Billboard charts in a matter of weeks."
+1,Mirror came damaged and late,After contacting the seller about the item never being received a second was shipped. When we got it the mirror itself had fallen out of the housing. We didn't want to wait an additional month to get a replacement so we glued the mirror back on the housing.
+1,dont buy from them,"They sent the wrong part, its been 21 days and not resolved. Thier 1-800 # will not let you talk to any one. I left messages and no response. I real close to file a complaint with the BBB. Dont buy.LB"
+1,below average,"I bought this one because its excellent review of another customer. Picture format is only in 4:3 which is ashame. Though the quality of the picture is good. Good encoding, beautifull skin tones. Pitty the lightning director is not that creative and used that awfull backlights with gobo's. The sound is in AC-3 5.1 dolby, but never impressing, and with low dynamics. It's the regular TV-mix we hear, it's not remixed for dolby 5.1 with it's extra dynamics and LFE output.I feel the band is average. The directors cut is not more than an average TV-special. All the way, wouldn't recommend it."
+2,Good Concert,Always been a Cocker fan and this one will not disappoint. Given the age of this concert the sound and picture quality is OK...would rock in blue ray however!
+2,Good DVD,"Enjoyed it immensely. The sound is best in stereo. The DTS and 5.1 mix are both done poorly imo. But, the stereo sound is very good!"
+2,"great show, worth buying","Great audio and video with many hits. Only gripe would be that they turned up the audience clapping very loudly after each song and a little too loudly during the songs. This is only a small criticism, however. Buy this DVD."
+2,Useful,Needed for class. It got the job done. Interesting book and I'm glad I had to read it. Would recommend.
+1,Bait & Switch - Completely misleading picture,"I too got taken in by the ""coiled"" picture. I got a curly cable, not the straight cable pictured ""in a coil."" Completely misleading, I lost my $3.99 that I paid for next day shipping from Prime as well! Total bait & switch. I didn't read the one review on it. Now there are two. This cable is actually about 2 feet long with the coil."
+2,This is a keeper for sure,I have personally used this edition of the Psalms for quite a while. Because I enjoy it so much I have purchased several copies for friends
+2,rated comparatively with Wilbur's others,"i have read all of Wilbur's books and found that one learns a lot about Africa (with a few exceptions). you learn african history, economics, social problems, environmental problems, natural history, etc. in this one, you learn about the diamond industry and the history of the Namibian diamond coasts, while Wilbur weaves it into his ""unputdownable"" story. kind of like the Master of the Game with substance. for an even better look at Namibian history, try the Burning Shore."
+1,The Diamond Hunters,"This book is one of Wilbur Smith's early books and it shows.After reading his books set in ancient Egypt, I bought this thinking it would be a good read. He spent too much time on the relationships and too little time on the meat of the story which should have been the search for the elusive diamonds. I was able to finish it but was very disappointed particularly with the ending. It was as if he ran out of steam or got into a hurry. The ending in the book just left you wishing that he would have given you a little more to tie up the loose ends. Not a bad book but, not a great one either."
+1,The Diamond Hunters,Terminally boring and predictable but was able to finish it. I would rate his Monsoon and the early Courtney triliogy as 4-5 stars.
+1,The Diamaond Hunters,"When I order a book I expect a Book 6x9 inches, what I received was an shrunken facimily 4x7 trying very hard to make it to the major leagues. I would send it back but it would cost more than the imitation is worth."
+1,Totally Unbelievable Tale,This book falls in the bottom five of the 28 books that I have read by Wilbur Smith. There is no review of the African continent that is so prevalent in his other books. No intermingling of the diverse peoples that populate this country that you find in most of these books. Here there is nothing here but greed and sex without purpose and typical family squabbles.To my knowledge diamond mining has never been done in this fashion in Africa.
+2,Less than Smith is capable of doing.,"Wilbur Smith is my favorite author, but I was disappointed in this book. It appeared to be written hastily and without the wonderful descriptive phrases he normally uses to paint his stories background. Never the less I still read it cover to cover."
+2,Love Wilbur Smith,What a great writer. Wilbur Smith could write about wallpaper and I would find it interesting. I just wish more of his books were available on Kindle since I will no longer by a paperback....
+1,Poorly Made,What a disappointment. I can't believe how cheaply made this book is. I am glad I got in on sell or I would have returned it. The caring case is a zip lock bag. The pages can be easily ripped off. The pages are not plain paper and you put a mental page behind the story page. I could have do this on my own with the cheaper and FULL version of this book. The Magnet letters are VERY tiny. It really wasn't even worth the sell price. I'm a home daycare provider and I really feel ripped off. Shame on the makers of this book. The are some wonderfully made Magnet learning books by Top That! Including Counting with Magnetic Numbers (Magnetic Play and Learn) I wish I got more of these books instead
+2,Dangerous Mail Service,"So often we see in westerns the stagecoach roaring into town and well-dressed easterners get out--not even dusty. This book shows the real and extremely difficult days of the stagecoach mail delivery and does it in a very factual, well-documented way. The end of the book should have been put at the first so we could know Ben Holladay before we learned all about the difficulties of getting the people and the mail to the western cities. It was especially interesting to me since my father and brother have the same name--Ben Holladay. He may be a distant relative and we would be proud to claim him."
+2,Very Action packed and cool,I like this movie. I like the part when Moby Dick attacks. I think the captain is weird.
+2,In good condition,Always nervous about purchasing a VHS tape ...but wanted to see this version of the movie and it was the only format in which I found this version available. In exactly the condition as advertised. Played perfectly.
+1,I was rooting for the whale in this one,"Having seen both versions, the first with Peck as Ahab, I would have to lean towards the original. The new version with Patrick Stewart had it's moments, but Peck as Father Maple looked like he was in a daze and didn't know where he was (or who he was) Peck's performance was rather disturbing. The actor who played Quee-Queg in this newer version was more like a cartoon. The actor in the 1950's version was far more convincing.Patrick Stewart wasn't a bad choice for Ahab, but to me it was more like Stewart PLAYING AHAB v.s. BEING THE CHARACTER. I kept expecting him to shout ""ENGAGE"" rather than ""THERE SHE BLOWS"".For students of the book, the original 1950 version was closer to the text. This new version had far too many added bits for the purist. If you enjoy remakes, (I don't know why) then go for it. If you are a stickler for detail, pass it"
+1,1956 beats 1998 by several nautical miles,So disappointing! How could a movie made 40 years later be so much worse than the original? Patrick Stewart was great as Ahab but that's where the compliments end. The rest of the characters are played by rank amateurs or completely miscast. The whaling scenes are worse than the original ones and the ice-breaking scene was almost comical. I was glad to see the actors put out of their misery at the end.
+2,Why is Fedellah Asian?,"I love the book, Moby Dick. Yes, that does make me a freak of nature.One of my favorite characters is Ahab's harpooner/attendant demon Fedellah who was completely ignored in the John Huston/Ray Bradbury movie version, but, alas and alack, this Fedellah not only does not have a great white mane worn like a turban on his ""Persian"" head in this movie but he is a bald Asian with a Fu Man Chu mustache.I know. Picky, picky, picky. And Flask has a pipe not Stubb. Alas. Still, it has fairly wonderful production values and if you don't have a Fedellah fetish, you'll probably like this one. Queequeg rocks."
+2,"Overall, an excellent movie.","I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Not having read Melville's book, this movie gave me much more of an understanding of Ahab and his tortured soul than the Gregory Peck version. Excellent acting by Stewart and the rest of the cast. My only complaint is with Moby Dick himself - the rubber whale used in the scenes is not very convincing."
+2,Highly entertaining,"I guess I'm in the minority, but I enjoyed this production quite a bit and highly recommend it. Patrick Stewart makes a terrific Captain Ahab, seething with a personal obsession with the white whale, and the rest of the cast is quite good, too. The film is faithful to the book and the production values are excellent. Highly entertaining."
+1,A pitiful excuse for a movie,"If you want to see a movie of Moby Dick, see the John Huston directed version, with screenplay by Ray Bradbury. This pitiful excuse for a movie was made by people who had no knowledge of New England, whaling, whales, or Herman Melville's epic novel. The grand poetry, the vivid imagery, the theological symbolism which fill ""Moby Dick"" are all missing in this shell of a film. Even Stewart's performance is a disappointment--Khan in Star Trek II does a better job of spouting Ahab's venom than Stewart's anemic portrayal.The additions to the story are meaningless (Chinese harpooners, Queequeg's ""BLAH!"" noises,Ahab's family)...and the omissions are puzzling (Elijah).And the rubber whale--who is unscarred, unmarked by corkscrew harpoons, ungrizzled, unbarnacled, with no flight of gulls--well, he looks like a rubber whale."
+2,Moby Dick,"Movie was great but the sub-titles were ""off"" and distracting (but hilarious at times!) Just finished reading the book, and the movie was pretty acurate. Anything with Patrick Stewart is ""quality"" in my book and I wasn't disappointed here. It was great to include Gregory Peck, also, and liked the special features with him after the movie."
+1,Patrick Stewart and the 7 Dwarfs,"Boy, what a lousy Moby Dick! Patrick Stewart is terrific. That is it, period. The effects with the whale are fine, but when the cabin boy is drowning, the water is only up to his chest. When will the REAL Moby Dick be on DVD? Now that the Coen Brothers have paid tribute with the ending of ""Oh Brother"", one can get one's hopes up again. Save your money for that."
+1,Reviewer: Big Zach! NOT A KIDS REVIEW! although a kid!,"Dont bother with this crap! It is one of the worst if not the worst! Movies that I have ever seen! It has bad acting,story and it is so so boring! I dont understand the point of this movie! TERRIBLE! DONT BOTHER!"
+1,TERRIBLE MOVIE,"What a waste of 2 hours. Nothing gets accomplished at all! You watch some terrible graphics, watch everyone die, and they didn't even kill the freaking WHALE!That made me mad.This film accomplishes nothing.There is no point at all to this movie.Don't waste your time, money, and energy.Leave, quickly!"
+2,awesome,"I thought Patrick Stewart did a fantastic job. He showed great feeling towards ""The great white whale"". I have seen this movie 3 times and I still enjoy watching it. It was much better than I was expecting. I wish this movie had been around years ago when I had to read the book in school, it would have given me a better perspective of it. also it would have made the book easier to read. I loved the movie!"
+1,Classics never die!,"If your looking for a different version of the classic ""Moby Dick"" then fine. Personally I thought it fell short of the mark. The only highlight for me was when Gregory Peck made his apperance as the preacher. The original is still the one and only."
+1,Simply awful,"I know its very hard to bring a book like Moby-Dick to the screen, but at least John Houston tried in the 1950's. This made-for-TV adaptation makes me wonder if the screenwriters and director even read the original book. Not only is the character of Queegueg depicted incorrectly as a Mauri of New Zealand (in reality Melville based the character on the Nuku-Hivans), but he is treated as a buffoonish and stereotypical ""savage"" which is completely at odds with the dignified character that Melville created. Additionally, the filmmakers dreamt up a bizarre scene where the Pequod is stranded in the ice of the Antarctic! They must have been reading Mary Shelly's Frankenstien at the time. Patrick Stewart's performance as Ahab however, is wonderful, but that's the only redeeming feature of this overblown mess."
+2,Round Perditions Flames,"I though this was a great film mainly because of the acting, Patrick Stewart, best known as Captain Picard from Star Trek the Next Generation, fits the Character of Ahab perfectly. Though the film looses a star for the quite dodgy special effects, Herman Mellville's story and A cast of great actors lift it up into a classic."
+1,Weak remake,I found this recent remake of the classic very weak. Stewart's potrayal of Ahab didn't have any of the power of Gregory Peck's 1956 character.The camera work was also terrible. Land is clearly seen in several scenes where the men are supposedly many months out to sea.
+1,"DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS FILM,SEE THE HOUSTON 1956 ONE!","Between lousy directing, and pointless wide camera angles, and a total disreagard to the book, (Unlike previous film and TV episodics) this was so bad, that I forced myself to sit through the entire video, just to see if it ever got better, or resembled the book in any way. I don't think anyone read the book on this production, or even bothered to read the cliff notes. A real waste of the actor's time, and ours."
+1,DRASTIC EDITS RUIN THE VHS VERSION,"It seems that there are several different versions of this TV movie available. Rumor has it that the movie that was originally broadcast on USA came in at 3 hours, there is a laser disc version of the movie that is 145 minutes long, and the VHS version is 120 minutes long. Unfortunately, the edits made to the VHS version are so extreme, abrupt, and awkward that it makes the movie virtually unwatchable. You can't help but feel that you're missing something."
+1,strong smell of oil,This heater was used in a playroom in the basement. I loved the wheels because I could easily put it away when the kids were in the room. But the smell of oil was so strong I decided to return it. I called DeLonghi customer service and they told me any oil filled heater will smell like oil - especially when in the MAX setting.
+2,Favorably impressed!,"This little heater works far better than I'd hoped. I tested it in my toughest space, the 10 x 40 glassed front porch. For three nights, the outside temp was right at 27. The radiator on its highest setting kept the porch temp at 60! In other, smaller, rooms getting a cozy heat is no big deal. The only noise it makes is an occasional (low) click. I'd have given it five stars if the dial were easier to read, and it had a handle on both sides instead of one."
+1,Long term owner,"Had this for 3 years. It isn't much to look at, doesn't heat as strong as Delonghi TRD0715T i own. But worst of all it started to leek on the second year. ..Not recommended.."
+2,"good heat, cheap wheels","I bought this from a local retailer for only $30 (less than 1/2 of the Amazon price). While assembling the wheels, one literally shattered in my hands. I brought it back for a new one and the same thing happened. The third one assembled fine, and the store gave me 3 spare wheels, just in case. I don't know if I would have shipped two of them back to Amazon.It throws quite a bit of heat for such a small unit. We bought this to replace an older radiator of the same design and the difference is striking. I also noted a bit of an oil smell, but that went away after a few uses. All in all, a good heater, but"
+1,Poor Product,"This product is useful, I guess, if you have a very small enclosed area to heat, as it gives off only a very modest amount of heat even when set as high as it goes. It is not, as advertised, cheap to run. In fact it cost me as much as the gas bill for my entire apartment without reducing that gas bill more than a couple of dollars. It is made on the cheap. The plug doesn't even have a ground pole. I inadvertently bumped into it one day causing it to pull against the wall plug and fried both the wall plug and the heater's plug. I haven't used either since. I'm sorry I wasted my money on this product. I suggest you save yours."
+1,Ordered this item 3 weeks ago still waiting....,"The description said usually ships in 1-2 business days, well it's been 1 month and I have another month to go until I recieve this item. Don't believe the descriptions! I ordered this 3 weeks ago now the delivery estimate is the end of November. If you are cold and need this item this year don't buy it from Amazon. It probably won't arrive until February! It's going to take 2 months for delivery! Just a warning!"
+1,Pretty Corny,"I've read several other Deborah Smith books. In my opinion Blue Willow was the best. Sweet Hush was by far the corniest book, I've read in a long time. The phrase ""Sweet Hush"" must have been at used at least 100 times in the book. The main character ""Hush"" was predictable and one dimentional. If you enjoy Deborah Smith books, I would skip this one."
+2,One of the best from Deborah Smith,"I have enjoyed a few books from this author, but this one, was one of my favorites. I could not put it down to see where the story line was going and I was not disappointed! Love the strong characters and the flow of the story."
+2,Deborah Smith,"Read her, you will enjoy your time with her characters. Strong women, strong men, some bizarre quirks in lots of characters."
+2,Great Book,This book is so typical of Southern Families with a strong matriarchal leader. I laughed out loud while reading because Ms Smith uses comical pharses I have grown up hearing. This is an awesome book.
+1,review by Tarek musslimani,This is an absolutely not useful book. It is not understood at all and it is written so that no body can understand it but the author himself. So I do not recommend for you to buy it. Please save your money.TM
+2,excellent book,"In my opinion is one of the best introductory book in statistical thermodynamics. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of books and even good books treating this topic, but T.L. Hill has been able to introduce it in a simple and comprehensive way. In particular, I found particularly interesting his manner to treat the liquid state and the distribution functions (Part III). The last part is devoted to quantum statistics, it is an introduction but is well written and for a young student will be enlightening."
+1,A nice companion to McQuarrie's text,"I thought this was a terriable book by itself, but makes for a nice companion when reading through McQuarrie's book. McQuarrie skimps out on some of the explanations and instead leaves it to the reader to figure it out for themselves by solving his problems at the end of the chapter. One can usually find the answers (or at least some hints) within this book."
+2,No better place to start with Stat Mech,"If you are intrested with studing statistical mechanics then start here. Hill starts from the defintions and postulates of thermodynamics and then moves into applications and problems. You will need to understand Diff EQ for this book.The first chapter took me a week to read and work out the math but then I red the rest in 4 weeks. It is a hard start because Hill develops your background before starting with applications of the theory. I really began to grasp the subject after reading this book. Ohter books will not lay the mathout as well as Hill does. It is a hard read because Hill is so thorough, but the rewasd is well worth the struggle. It is a great introduction and I suggest all of Hill's Stat mech book. Another great bargin from DOVER PRESS.At the price I recomend it to all graduate chemical engineers and chemists"
+2,great handbook,i'm a student of applied chemistry and this book has everything you need too know as undergraduate of statistical thermodynamics
+1,Don't Bother,"Don't bother. It is next to impossible to get this product to work. Tried everything (USB, download driver, etc.) and nothing worked - with XP Pro. ended up in the trash."
+1,Dreadful.,"Ms. Perry's depiction of post-traumatic head injury is completely irresponsible. She apparently did no research at all. Amnesia of the type she describes here does not exist. Thus, the underlying premise of this book unbelievable, even infuriating, to anyone with the most basic knowledge of brain injury. In addition to this, Monk's investigative skills are virtually nonexistent. His interviews with informants and suspects are fragmentary and incomplete. Suspense is not built, action is nearly absent, and the eventual solution is anticlimactic. Laden with turgid prose, this book is absolutely dreadful."
+1,A disappointment,"Having heard the author speak on the radio, her works praised highly by the host, I decided to start with the first of the Monk series. Unfortunately, I found the main character thoroughly unsympathetic and unlikable. The story was slow as molasses with bits and pieces of useless information thrown in to fatten the book. Also, I don't know the clinical features of amnesia, but it seemed that Monk's memory loss was selective and inconsistent. The ending was highly anti-climactic and the fate of the characters in question never revealed. I was very much looking forward to reading her books, but was sorely disappointed."
+1,Not my cup of tea,"This was the first Anne Perry book I have read, but it will be the last. I found the basic premise of the main character's amnesia to be a gimmick. It irritated me that he would never ""come clean"" about his lack of memory, especially when we find out that the people he worked with could see through it. I have enjoyed other murder-mysteries where the villain was a lot less obvious to the reader. It seems from her sales figures that I am in the minority - what am I missing?"
+2,Perry is now two times as classy!,"William Monk awakens in a Victorian-era London hospital with amnesia. Over the course of this book, he returns to his job as a policeman, hoping that work will help him regain his memory as well as his detecting skills. What's fascinating is that not all he discovers about his life before the accident is flattering--including the fact that he may very well have been responsible for a serious crime. Over the course of Perry's new series--this book being the debut--Monk's past will at various times haunt, delight, and maybe even endanger him, and the people who come to be his allies don't always like him, but their loyalties to one another shine through. As with the Pitt mysteries, Anne Perry's trademark detail and eye-opening descriptions of what Victorian life was really like make this an entertaining way to read away a winter afternoon"
+1,"This was the slowest and most non-action, action movie ever.","To start off, this movie lacks any direction, also there is no build up of excitment, no rising interest, and little or no action till the very end. I love Van-Damme movies and especially actioners of all types but I found myself desperately trying to stay awake through this. Watch this movie if you have alot of time to hopelessly squander."
+2,Sho and Jean are good together,"When I first saw this movie had no idea that JCVD was going to be in it.I knew that Sho was.Sho always does great movies .Sometime they are alittle ""campy"" but the fight scenes are always good.JCVD really out classed Sho in this one.I give them both 10's anyway.The way that they interact make you think that they should make more together,but that was at the end of Sho's movie days and the beginning of Jean's.I think that anyone who wants to see a good movie will like this one.It's not just a martial arts movie."
+1,Boring. Watch at your own risk.,Lets cut to the chase. If u want a better van damm movie. Watch no retreat no surrender. As for this one.save it for a day u got nothing better to do.its a time killer. If your just sitting around.lets get to the point.watch this one only if u need a time killer. If u want a movie with the sickest fights watch guyver2 .yall love it.and this one shelve it.
+1,"Van Damme gives the best performance,","which does not bode well for the movie. The other actors are just so horrible and the story so flat. Don't get me wrong, I like Jean-Claude, movies like Timecop and Bloodsport were pretty good for what they were. The fighting scenes in Black Eagle just don't make up for a lame movie though."
+1,worst action movie ever,"Totally fake, unrealistic, plotless. I love action movies, but this one just didn't have any action in it. You could see the missed punches and fake reactions--I can't believe that anyone would pay money for this movie"
+1,Van Damme's a Bad Guy ?,"I would say the plot is good, but the action and fighting scenes are not in favour for action-movie goers."
+1,Where did the producers put all the money in Black Eagle?,"First of all, as a Van Damme fan, this movie is definately one to see (if you must seek joy in seeing van damme die) for die hard van damme fans and that who hate him. For me, the movie feels like a Columbo epidose (the dramatic music) but the film is average, showing few plot, fight scenes or action. The biggest action scene is an explosion of a small wooden boat and a chase scene with cars going as fast as 25 mph! Plus the dvd features are limited and there is NO ""Making of..."" feature, only a theatrical trailer and some production notes (too short). Could have done with more DVD features for a region code free DVD."
+1,Seems every time Van Damme plays a bad guy he does his mute method acting,Black Eagle was released a few months after Van Damme became a star with Bloodsport. The film could have made Van Damme a wash up but luckily it didn't. The martial arts chorography in the film is very sloppy and the fight scene between Sho Khogusi and Van Damme is weak. Skip this one
+1,I wish I could give 0 stars,"I must admit that I'm not a big Van Damme fan. Still, I try to keep an open mind. Not only was the sound terrible, but it was so obvious that the punches were checked, that it would have made a comedy if the plot weren't so boring. I think that Woody Allen could make a better action picture than this attempt."
+2,"Little dated, but great","Zaller turns our perception of polling data on its ear. People don't think about most issues until they are asked, so opinion surveying might actually do more to shape opinions than actually report on them."
+1,Didn't work...I have to start again,"My (indoor) cat contracted fleas about a month ago and I used the Zodiac spray on the carpet, upholstery, curtains, and mattresses as I went about treating the apartment. I also used the Zodiac sponge bath (2 treatments/bottle, used both) and one course of the Frontline topical medicine. Today I was brushing my cat and found more fleas. My vet informed me that they have heard nothing but complaints from pet owners who've used the Zodiac products.The label claims that: ""One treatment gives continuous protection against pre-adult fleas for 7 months."" I used the spray generously but here I am 1 month later right back where I started.Just treating my 2-bedroom apartment for fleas is a costly and tedious task. If you're going to go through this, make sure you use the BEST products available. Talk to your vet and explore ALL your options. GOOD LUCK!"
+2,Flea control,"This is a great product and I have used it for years. It is a part of flea control and should not be expected to be the one answer for every flea. Pets need to have flea medicine/baths as well as continuous vacuuming of the house since fleas can live on pet hair. A flea cycle is 21 days-using this product in a combination with proper flea control is the best way to get the maximum performance. Spray where pet sleeps, all carpets, furniture, area rugs, and fabrics where fleas can lay eggs. Keep it up once a week or more for the first 3 weeks to break the flea cycle while applying flea medication to your pets. Humans can carry fleas into the house as well as pets. The trick is to stay on top of the flea cycle so it doesn't become out of hand. If it is allowed to go through a few cycles without proper flea control, it will take much more effort, time, and products to get it under control."
+1,create your own flea circus,"I had used this product at the urging of the pet store clerk. He claimed he had over 20 ferrets and at one time had a flea problem. I vacuumed, sent the dog to the groomers for a flea dip, then came home and sprayed the entire house. I returned after a few hours, opened the widows and started up the air conditioners and picked up the dog. The next day I noticed several adult fleas, though they were sluggish. I thought..great! Then the family started getting bites and seeing small and adult fleas. I feel I wasted my money for a product that seemed to give us 24hrs of relief. Forget the claim that it keeps on acting for up to 7 mos. I am not infested with fleas, but we still have them.....and they are alive and well."
+2,good product,"Its an ok value for the money, would buy from amazon again in the future. thanks for the good deal"
+2,Adequate,"The springs on this hanger are a bit tight. It will accomodate plates of the sizes indicated. I have purchased other holders that are more flexible, and will hold a wider range of sizes. All in all, it does the job."
+2,"Blues-psych, somewhat like Cream",1969 blues-psych. Reminds me of Cream though not as good. Singer is Scottish and really has the accent at times. Good if you like this type of music.
+2,Great Acid Rock!,"Haven't purchased this, but having listened to the whole album, I sure will!. I suggest any fan of acid rock/heavy psych, hard rock, classic rock, blues rock, or early heavy metal bands like Black Sabbath get this album today."
+2,SOLID METAL!!,"Very gald these guys are back, this is the debut album by Hallows Eve and it's brutal, hard edged, pure thrash the way it was ment to be. When I think of the pure 80's thrash metal sound I always think of Hallow's Eve and their first three glorious albums. Solid release, Worth every cent! \m/\m/"
+1,A charismatic Lutheran who's more charismatic than Lutheran,"This work is an enthusiastic encouragement and guidebook for charismatic renewal among Lutherans. However, it offers some dangerous theology. For example, it suggests that it's okay to make mistakes when first trying to prophesy--that everybody needs practice. However, this is contrary to Scripture. God takes false prophecy very seriously, but unfortunately Mr. Christenson does not."
+2,Great Cards,This is an amazing deck of cards. They are very easy to use with some practice and you can fool anyone into thinking you are a true magician. This is a great buy for anyone who likes card tricks. It is lots of fun.
+2,great for the price,"Bought this for my husband for christmas. He has a MATTHEWS switchback compound bow. It fits nicely in this case without having to remove the quiver from bow. Has velcro ties to hold bow on bottom, sits on top of padding. Top has section to hold your arrows. Has 3 lock tite latches on outside and 3 holes for pad locks for when you travel. Is airline approved. My husband has not has a chance to take it on a plane yet so not known how it would stand up, but my 1 1/2 yr. old twins liked to knock it over and stand on it a lot when it was within their reach. So I think it would hold up well for air travel if it could stand 2 kids without damaging the bow inside. Very good case for the cheap price."
+2,would be 4.6 out of 5,"For a cheap bow case, it really lives up to its name. I've traveled a few times to test it out and no problems what so ever! You get what u paid for.I have a mission craze bow and it fits well. There's room for everything i need to put in it!Cons and Problems-A little flimsy and doesn't seem too sturdy. And you have to put in the arrow holders when they should be able to put that together at the factory.Pros-Easy to take, compact, lightweight, holds arrows, holds everything you need, big enough, not too small, good foam padding.OVERALL it's a really nice case especially for the money. i would buy this case 1,000,000 times again. everything is great. the only not so good thing is the construction. it's nice. don't get me wrong. but it's a little flimsy."
+2,Plano Compact Bow Case,For the price its an excellent bow case. Not made for abuse. Don't know how it would do as baggage on an airline flight tho.
+2,Excellent,"The book which is a kind of a sequel to an epochmaking book by Alec Wilder is simply indispensable to anyone who is interested in the field. It is both intelligent and entertaining, as a book on popular music should be. Highly recommended."
+2,Great latin disco,"I have only gotten interested in disco in the last few years, but now I am a huge fan. some of my faves include: Salsoul 12"", P&P Records Best of, Disco Connection Series, best of WestEnd, & 12"" Grand Series. However, even compared to these releases, this CD is the bomb. The first few tracks really jump out at you as infectious dance floor groovers. Although the tracks on this CD are clearly Latin in influence & style, on a musical spectrum I would put the music on this disc somewhat closer to the Salsoul sound than I would to Fania All-Stars disco-era salsa music."
+2,Not quite Gone with the Wind.,"It was interesting to read The Foxes of Harrow again, as a ""senior citizen, since I was only in my early teens the first time I read...and enjoyed...the book. It is quite sensual, considering the year it was written. It has held up fine during the years. I probably understood the nuances better as an adult than as a teenager. Frank Yerby was a brilliant writer, and in this book he presents a balanced view of what white slave owners and their slaves faced during that pre-civil war era. I couldn't help comparing it with Gone With the Wind as I read it."
+2,Wonderful!,"I first read this book in 1962. Today, I can remember the characters as if I had read the book yesterday. A beautiful love story written in a gentler time. A story that will tear at your heart and conscience. Very moving!"
+1,inside not as good as the cover,"The cover of this book makes the masks look intricate and impressive. On the inside, they look cartoonish. For a Halloween costume, I had more success by blowing up photos of Noh masks on a photocopier and then cutting out the eyes."
+2,A book that long? Are you kidding me?,"Yep, that was my reaction when I first heard of the girth of this book. I tend to believe that if you can't write a good story under 600 pages or a very little bit more, you can't write a good story period. I stopped picking up any book over 600 pages by authors I didn't already like years ago. And even though I really like the work of Lackey, Flint, and Freer, it did take me a few weeks to go get it and then read it. I read it in about two and a half days, a better pace than many a book half it's length. The characters are all worth reading about no matter who you fell most drawn to. The world is a little harder to adjust to than the run of the mill (DRECK!!) stuff that is usually based on northern European mythology were English is the norm and German and French are thrown in for 'culture' and 'scope'. Not only a good read but it has put any follow on's into the top portion of my must buy list."
+1,Weak,"This book was disappointing. It has too many major characters that are inadequately developed and too many plot lines to follow. The magic is an awkward add-in that the book could well have been written without.The first half of the book's plot, several of the characters, and the setting closely resemble one of C. J. Cherryh's Merovingian Nights stories, which was much better."
+1,Sad,"Mercedes Lackey is one of my favorite Authors. This book was such a let down, so much about nothing. The different plot lines were written by different people and you can tell where one picks up and one leaves off. it was a very irritating style.There are so many characters it's easy to mix them up. Some of the characters you never figure out why they are in the novel at all.It's too bad that I spent money on this book when I could have purchased a Mercedes Lackey Novel without help."
+1,It drags,"I tried a couple of times to read this book. Each time I stopped half way through. It dragged in places and was OK in others, but it's definately not up to Mercedes' usual standard. The book finally wound up in the ""donate to the library"" pile."
+1,Mercedes wrote this?,"I've been a longtime fan of Mercedes and own most of her Valdemar series. So, of course, I picked this book up at my local store. After wrestling through 50 pages, I gave up! I plan to sell it back to my local store ASAP- this is nothing better than a paperweight in my bookshelves. The worst part is, my boyfriend picked it up and tried reading it. Now he thinks that this is a good example of her work!"
+1,Dishonest!,"A large part of this book has been cannibalized from an earlier series, Merovingen Nights, a shared world based on a novel by C.J Cherryh (Angel with the Sword). This fact is mentioned nowhere in the book or cover and no credit to C.J. Cherryh is given for the concept.This book is a pale imitation of the original sections of the series that Lackey wrote. In my opinion some of the best writing Lackey has done are in the original series. Unfortunately, the series was never completed and the books are now out of print. I find it sad that Lackey has to resort to presenting previously written work as new. Clearly, she has run out of original ideas and her best works are behind her."
+2,Alternate Italian Renaissance Light History,"Any book set in the Renaissance is pretty much bound to be a complex amalgam of plots and counter plots. This book lives up to its setting in history. I was cautious in approaching a book that was written by three authors, expecting writing dissonance and perhaps some plot danglies. But the authors did a very good job of developing characters and coherent plot. I didn't expect anything along the lines of a serious historial novel, and so was not disappointed. I would almost classify this as a Young Adult book because the majority of the main characters are in the process of coming of age. This is light fare that is well enough written and well plotted to engage your attention. Very light on the fantasy element, and light on characterization - - but don't think that any of the characters are cardboard cutouts. The plot is woven well enough and moves fast enough that deep characterization isn't missed. Well done entertainment."
+2,JUST GREAT,"So it was long, and it was a slow read, big DEAL. Ms Lackey and cohorts have spun a gripping, involved tale of GREAT characters, involved PLOTTING and lots of FUN. I read for pleasure and this was a pleasure. I was always looking back to keep things straight, but it was FUN. I lost most of two nights sleep because I couldn't put it down. This team should write lots of sequels, and I WILL BUY THEM ALL.Be warned, if you pick up this book and start reading you will suffer. Yours friends and family will think you have run away, and you have, To Venice, where you can spend a ripping vacation in you mind. The lady has won me back."
+1,Ok at best,"I didn't make it half way through the book before I gave up on it. It just seemed to go on and on and on.... I usually like Mercedes Lackey, but every once in a while, she makes a bobble, and this was one of them. I think the book whould have been a lot better as either two books or one greatly pared down book."
+1,This book has already been written,"Mercedes Lackey contributed to a series I'll refer to as the Merovingian Nights Series, set in a universe invented by C.J. Cherryh. Mercedes's ORIGINAL contribution to the Merovingian Nights series is a far better read. The Shadow of the Lion was a major disappointment to me, not to mention I could have spent my money more wisely on another book. There should have been a warning posted on the cover or flap that if the reader has read the Merovingian Nights series, this book will offer very few surprises. Shame on you Ms. Lackey!"
+1,Too many cooks,The book had a plot line that meandered like a dog in a fire hydrant warehouse. The characters were as flat as the paper they were writen on. The authors collaboration worked as well as a mixture of a heavy smoker in a fireworks factory. It is very obvious it is a collaboration and it needs the hand of a better editor. If I had bought the book instead getting it at the library I would be demanding my money back for getting such a good example of why popular fiction is looked down upon. 1 star is being generous. I enjoyed other works by the authors and am severly disapointed in this collaboration.
+1,"This is Merovingian Nights ,not a new book","mergovian nights was the original series this muddled piece of work is based on. entire chapters and plots are lifted from those books, its unreal.the original books are much better, the loss of Retribution Jones, turning her into a minor wimpy character, was a great loss of a strong voice. i found most of the characters a poor imitation of the original series.having been to venice, i can state this book did not take me there, i had trouble belivieng it was venice, not paris.M lackey has written some fine books, why she put her name on this is a mystery."
+2,Fantastic!,"Fantastic book! I was kept on the edge of my seat from beginning to end! This book is definitely going to be the start of an excellent series. The novel is based back in Venice, just around the decline of the Byzantium era. My favorite characters were without a doubt Manfred and Erik.This book is an excellent buy!"
+2,Tells of a Venice where magic is alive,"Mercedes Lackey, Eric Flint & Dave Freer's Shadow Of The Lion is set in 1537 and tells of a Venice where magic is alive and two vagabond brothers are posed to influence its changes. A monster has been loosed on the city; and it's up to an unlikely band of individuals to join in defeating the danger."
+1,"an OK read, but not what I expected","I am a devoted fan of Mercedes Lackey, and I have read nearly all her books, and this book is by far, my LEAST favorite. i was tempted to quit half-way through, but i didnt, which helped, because alot of things that seemed completely irrelevant, made sense at the very end. the main problem with the story is that there are WAY too many characters, as in a hundred, its hard to keep track & even care about all of them. It has alot of plot & story, and it can be difficult to keep track of at times. Its not a BAD read, its just... very busy, with many many many characters. It was an OK read, but not what I expected."
+2,Wonderful book,"I love this book, it has different kinds of projects that you'll enjoy, and the charts are neat, I love it!!!!!!"
+1,Disappointing,"Over the years I've bought several Dionne Warwick albums that I've listened to with great enjoyment. I find this particular excursion, however, a sad disappointment. It just doesn't work. The instrumentals almost seem like parodies of Vegas back-up arrangements. Miss Warwick sounds as if she is out of her element. And the sound quality is mediocre. Ms. Warwick is a singer that I respect and admire. But this particular album does little to burnish her legacy."
+2,Unheard talent,"Being a huge fan of Green Carnation and Agalloch, I decided to pick up this album and their ""Heart Of The Ages"" album at the same time. Honestly, this album seems like exactly what you would get when you cross those two bands. Impressed? Yes, overall this album was pretty awesome. The dark atmosphere was perfectly created. The female vocals in my opinion were better than the male vocals. A five star review is out of the question because the male vocals in fact were not very impressive at all. At times, I was so impressed with the background elements that I just wished the male vocals would just stop. Overall though, this album was a great purchase and is a must have for any fans of Agalloch, Green Carnation, or Katatonia."
+2,Keeping Irelands History Alive Through Song,"This CD captures the essence of how the Irish Soldier, during the War Between The States, passed on their history from Ireland. Prison Ships is an EXCELLENT song telling us how the Irish were persecuted and sent far from their homes to Australia. This is a great original effort along with Soldier Boys, Angelus Bells, Welcome, and the title track Rock of Erin. I think the 69th Pa did a superb job with their first effort. ALL proceeds go towards Civil War Battlefield Preservation and Educational Projects that the 69th Pa are well known. This CD is a pleasant change from the other Civil War CDs available. If you like traditional Irish Music, this one is a MUST. Keep up the good work."
+1,A couple of positives. . .,". . .but not nearly enough to counter the negatives.First the positives:1) Some brilliant photography. One just can't get around this.2) Some truly likeable characters and character development -- especially several of the minor characters.There! That is two stars worth!Negatives:1) Spotty directing, which offsets the quality of the photography2) No earthly resemblance at all to the (true) book from which the story is supposed to have been taken3) A boring, and over-the-top gay agenda (along with any one of a number of similar ""far-left"" issues, poorly cobbled together4) A view of the Virgin Mary, which, while not openly portrayed offensively in the film, is bound, nonetheless to offendIn short, the bad outweighs the good. Skip this one."
+1,This is a bad one,"This is a really bad movie. The characters are one dimensional, the acting is sluggish, the dialogue is banal and contrived, the directing is awful, but worst of all, the script is terrible. The screenplay oozes simplistic simple minded notions of political correctness and insight where there is none. Audrey Wells purports to have written a complex and surprising story with unexpected twists and turns, but what she has produced is a shallow and unsatisfying film with no real purpose other than to make the fairly obvious point that life is full of surprises and unexpected outcomes. Gee - what an insight. The characters are completely unsympathetic and the only thing that makes this film watchable at all is the backdrop of Cortona. This film entirely misses the point of the book and I just hope the author was well paid for allowing her book to be associated with this awful movie."
+1,Terrible,Typical Hollywood movie trying to push off moral values that the average american does not believe in. This movie is slow and does not even make much sense at all. Hopefully most people do not live like this and if they do they would be considered weird.Do not waste your time with this movie!
+1,Under the tuscan sun,to be honest I expected a little more from the movie. it was too mellow and somewhat boring.
+2,leave your seat and hop a plane!!!,"I saw this movie at a sneak preview and will see it again when it comes out just because I know a few people who need to see this movie. This movie is a tune-up for the soul. If anyone has been down on thier luck or not so lucky in love this movie will pour some sweetness into that bitter place. I laughed, I cried several times this movie evoked that youthful part inside me that needs to be awakened every so often. With the beautiful cinematography and portrayal of the people you want to leave your seat and hop a plane for Tuscany. I heard so many people saying that as they left the theatre. Go see this movie and laugh and cry all at the same time."
+1,A great idea!,"Hey gang, let's pool our resources and get the rights so Mystery Science Theater can talk us through this one!I'm telling you it would surpass even Manos, Hands of Fate for sheer yuks. The cheese, the schmatz, the dishonesty, the cluelessness, the pretention of this flick just begs, begs to be put out of its misery."
+1,Stinks,This movie was terrible. If there was an option for - stars I would go there.Read the book it's much more entertaining!
+1,Disappointing,"Having read Under the Tuscan Sun three times, this movie was very disappointing in the way that a beautiful story became a run of the mill chick flick. As beautiful as the scenery was, the movie made Tuscany lose it's charm and warmth that I received in the book."
+2,Very Uplifting and Fun,"I really enjoyed Under the Tuscan Sun. Diane Lane is wonderful in this movie. Sandra Oh is great as her friend dealing with motherhood. Watching the scenes of Italian countryside is wonderful. Watching Diane Lanes character as she gets over her divorce, and moves to a foreign country by herself is inspiring."
+2,Heart warming movie,I saw the movie last night in a preview showing. I found it to be very charming. The best part of the movie by far is the cinematography. Tuscany and Italy in general are both places that I have never been before but just seeing this movie makes me want to go there all the more. I felt that the story line of this movie has a few holes but otherwise is very entertaining. My reccomendation would be to see this movie in a matine or wait until it comes out on video.
+1,YAWN!,"I eagerly anticipated watching this movie, as I thoroughly enjoyed the book; however, the movie shares only a passing resemblance to the book. It gets 2 stars because I enjoy Diane Lane and Tuscany is gorgeous, but other than that the movie was dull, Lane's character is nothing short of pathetic, and the ending is trite."
+1,Does not follow the book much. Had to insert all the PC garbage.,"Not bad entertainment...but the book is better, at least according to my wife who chose the movie after reading the book."
+2,Enjoyable escapism,"Fun and light but, a bit unrealistic. Just let go and enjoy! Diane Lane and Sandra Oh are great! Linsay Duncan steals the movie!"
+2,Movie night,"Well, this was a perfect ending to a long busy day. I ordered the movie under the Tucson Sun to sit back and relax. It was very very enjoyable. I'm saying all this in a long-winded way because this review requires I write 20 words. This is actually kind of a pain because I am turned off about writing anything about these. But it was a fine purchase."
+1,"Nice scenery, but MAD CHEESIE storyline","I was pretty darn cheesed out by this movie. It's definitely nice to look at, and Diane Lane is a very lovely woman. However, the characters were all sugary sweet cheeseballs, and Diane Lane's character had no spine.Sandra Oh was great, as usual."
+1,The Book is WAY Better..and That's all You Really Need to Know!,"Don't waste your money on a DVD unless: 1) You just want to see beautiful Italian scenery (and it is gorgeous!) or 2) You actually enjoy watching a whiny, sniveling, pathetic female character waiting for a man to fulfill her life. Doubt if the author was thrilled with this version of her story. BUY THE BOOK!!! It's a great read."
+1,Terrible stinker!,What a stupid movie! There was nothign admirable in the main character. What the heck was she thinking in sleeping with a man she hadn't even known for a day! That is not realistic at all. The whole storyline had no logical sequence. Stay away from this movie.
+2,Good Movie,I love the full screen edition of the movie. I do not like the movies that is half screen. I like this movie because it reminds me that there is life after divorce or any other life altering event. But we have to move forward to achieve it.
+1,Couldn't Watch,I have been looking for this movie for a long while. It came and I put it in to watch it; it stopped playing 3/4 of the way through!!! I tried it in all of our devices and it did the same thing each time! Very disappointed!!!
+2,A Very Pleasant Story,Diane Lane gives a great performance in this romantic/fantasy driven movie. I know many people dream of going to another place to escape the pressures of daily life and this movie does that for you. If you like romantic movies in a far away land then this movie is for you.
+2,Feel Good Movie,Absolutely loved this movie. Great message ... unbelievably good things can happen ... even later in life. Breathtaking views of Italy ... This movie never loses its magic.
+1,"If you read the book, don't watch the movie!","I really enjoyed this book, but I was very disappointed by the movie. Rather than a story about the Italian countryside and the adventure of remodeling a home in a foreign country, this movie was about a divorced woman looking for love and her gay friend's dramatic life. Blah. I had wanted to see the charming Polish workers and the quaint Italian villages that were an important part of the original story. Oh well, this wasn't the movie for me."
+1,"If you liked the book, you will not like this film.","Unfortunately, the screenwriter completely changed the story of Under the Tuscan Sun. True, the main character did buy a villa in Tuscany. However, this story primarily concerns Diane Lane's trauma of divorce and trying to find herself in Italy. The film has very little about the trials of her renovation of the villa. Most importantly, the film says nothing about the book's description of life in a small Tuscan village and the people who live there. I was very disappointed in the film."
+2,The biggest surprise of the year! This film is a marvel!,"We'll I'm not usually one to go to see comedy-romance films but my girlfriend insisted and I was persuaded by the fact that Diane Lane (one of my favorite actresses) was starring in it. Honestly, this is a very good movie. It is one of the best surprises of the year. The film is edited in a way that never makes it seem boring or long-winded and the film is very (I mean very) entertaining, with some great dialog and some excellent comedy and well-timed laughs. A few times I was uncontrollably laughing it was so funny. The acting was amazing with Diane Lane giving one of her best performances in the lead role as Frances Mayes. The film looked great and had an excellent soundtrack as well. I recommend this film very much indeed, even to guys because it isn't cliched and slushy in the same way other romantic films are. It sure makes a great date movie - Under The Tuscan Sun is a marvel!"
+1,Guys miss this one,"Gentlemen miss this movie. As a married man I am consigned to the fact that I must watch certain movies that are geared towards the ladies, I am okay with that. Having suffered through most of said type of movies, I can say that this particular movie is a truly a painful experience without any humor to help. All this movie does is follow a sad and lonely woman around Italy and waste the two hours that is the movie running time. Do not buy this movie for the lady in your life because then you will be forced to watch it."
+2,One of the best chick flicks ever,"Diane Lane is perfect. Plays the full range of female - bold, timid, snotty, exuberant and everything in between. Watch it!"
+2,Relationships in Tuscany,"This is a lovely movie set in the stunning beauty of Tuscany. It deftly explores several types of relationships from that of a recent divorcee, to the break up of a gay union to young lovers in a Romeo and Juliet type romance. The divorcee finally discovers that a meaningful relationship doesn't depend on one person but a variety of people. Well worth seeing - you will enjoy it!"
+2,Quite a change from the book,"Yes, you get lovely views of Tuscany and yes, she is renovating a run down villa. Otherwise, it is pretty much a new story. For those who loved the book, just make that mental adjustment and start with a fresh slate and you will enjoy the parallel blossoming in the movie of the woman and her house.I took off one star since it put my husband to sleep, but I found it a pleasant enough romance with good scenery. The main character is lovely and the various subplots such as the Polish laborer romancing a local girl expands the story to pull in the younger audience, I presume."
+1,Beautiful People. Beautiful Scenery. Not so beautiful Plot,"Beautiful Scenery. Beautiful People. Thin Plot. Diane Lane is gorgeous in this film and her performance was excellent - she just needed a better script to work with. Her friendship with the men who remodel her house is one of the good things in the film. Much of the rest of the film is just too much escapism for me. Why do movies seem to always portray the solution to pain and heartache as running away and starting a new life? I would think that if I was hurting - the last thing I would want is to be thousands of miles away from my closest friends and family. And in a new culture, where I didn't speak the language?"
+2,Very charming warm movie on a cold winter Saturday afternoon,"This movie is very warm toned and sincere. I really give a lot of credit to film makers who can create a romantic comedy that is not contrived and unoriginal. Under the Tuscan Sun is a fresh romantic comedy that has a heart.Of course this is not a masterpiece that will change your perception of life and leave you breathless, but it will leave you smiling for at least a half an hour after it is over.Also, it has a really good point. So many times we force things to happen in our lives and and become totally frustrated in the process. It is indeed so much easier to just ""fall asleep and let the ladybugs crawl all over you"". You will see what I mean when you watch the movie.Highly recommended enterntainment."
+2,Great Movie,"My only complaint is the length of time it took to arrive. Could not use a gift as planned. Somehow, shipping needs to be speedier!!!"
+2,Great movie for you and your gal friends to watch together!,Pop the popcorn. Open a bottle of wine. Call your girlfriends and to come over and watch this movie and have a little party. This is a great girl movie!! Diane Lane is great in this movie and it really is all about her....and she carries this movie so well. You will enjoy meeting the people that come in and out of her life on her journey through life and her journey to Tuscany. Call your friends and let this movie entertain you!!
+2,Enjoyable & Light,"When I go to the movies, I go to relax and enjoy a break from everday life. Who cares if it is realisitc or not. Being a romantic comedy buff, I found this movie entertaining and refreshing. Anyone who wants to enjoy a light movie will enjoy this film."
+1,Boring!!!,"This is supposed to be a romantic comedy, yet there are no comic moments. I could see the potential for comedy, but it just wasn't there. Maybe it's Diane Lane or maybe it's the director. I kept wondering if Lane was playing a teenager or an adult. I couldn't get involved with the character at all. She seemed to be faking it all the way through. I would've given no stars, but I thought the Italian countryside deserved at least 1 star."
+2,Charming surprise...,"This is such a feel-good film. Diane lane does a wonderful job playing the woman who leaves behind everything and starts over new. The people she meets, the scenery, the neuroses are all charming in their own way. Where Eat, Pray, Love failed, this film succeeded. A woman sets out to find herself after a personal disappointment, but rather than the whiny arrogant character of Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love, Diane Lane's character has a relatable warmth and energy despite her situation. i highly recommend this film for a rainy day."
+2,Opposing View of Divorce,"The heart break and loss from a womans point of view,abused by the court system, robbed of her hard earned home and possessons to a new and very different life in a strange country and different culture. Ms. Lanes best effort in an attention holding and often surprising, recovery. Beautiful scenery and superior directing make this one of movie lands best kept secrets."
+1,Undercover?,"I thoroughly enjoyed watching another T.V. while this show was playing out in the family room. The wife got a good night sleep and didn't even bother to replay the part she missed. After complaining, Hollywood Video gave us a comp, so all in all, we felt like we got our money's worth."
+2,Good flick,"Yes i'm a guy and yes i enjoy chic flicks from time to time,so sue me.This is a good film from Diane Lane(best known for her great performance in Unfaithful)which was also the first flim i recall her having a main staring role.I won't get in to deep to the story but she is a recent divorcy,whom feels she can't go on living in San Fransico,so her 2 gay lesbian friends convince her to go on an all gay trip to tuscan(italy).While there she becomes intrigued by a 300 year old italian home,mind you nothing works,and its in pretty sad shape.So she hires contractor's to help her with her project,and all along the way she runs into various men whom you think she'll develop an attraction to and maybe more but it never pan's out.So thats all i'll give for now,watch for yourself.Although it seems a little slow in places it's an entertaining little piece of film none the less."
+1,Boring,This movie was very boring and hard to get into. I started falling asleep in the first fifteen minutes. It's a very chick flick type of movie and I suggest men do not see it.
+1,Are you KIDDING ME????,"Frances Mayes sold out! She sold the title of her best seller book to hollywood and they used it to create romance novel drivel! It contains very little her sweet, beautiful tribute to Tuscany. What a shame! While I liked Diane Lane I was completely disappointed in this movie."
+1,"Boring, Drawn Out Movie",I watched the movie before reading the book. The movie was so bad that I felt compelled to read the book to see if it could redeem itself. The characters as depicted in the movie were very one dimensional and I just didn't care about them or what happened to them. The book tells a totally different story than is depicted in the movie and is SO MUCH BETTER.
+2,Magnificent movie! Diane Lane shines!,"A truly magnificent movie. Diane Lane shines in her role as Frances Mayes in this funny, sweet, enjoyable piece of great entertainment. The director makes this movie so engrossing and enjoyable that it is impossible to not be drawn into the wonderfully realized 3D characters and the brilliant played out scenes. The scenic locations help and so does the likable characters. Make no mistake... this is a magnificent movie."
+2,"Exceptional film - genuinely funny, moving and entertaining","Genuinely funny and moving - exceptional film.This is an exceptional film that shows that no matter what life throws at you, the human spirit can survive and make a comeback. I love films that show you the inner strength of the human spirit and peoples faith. The film is genuinely affecting - it is funny, very moving and it looks exceptional on a big screen. Most of all though this film entertains without resorting to cliches and melodrama. Diane Lane is exceptional and deserves Oscar recognition for creating such a three dimensional and believable heroine. The acting from everyone is first rate and the direction is fresh and infectious. An exceptional film!"
+1,Stupid movie,"I was extremely disappointed with this movie. The story had no sense of direction. It seemed too badly glued together, as if the scriptwriters were just adding more things as they went along, saying, ""we'll make her a divorced woman...and then we'll make her go on a gay tour...and oh wait, let's make her have no morals and have sex with a man she hasn't known for even one day...and lets make her flirt with the married real estate man."" All in all, the story turned out to be pretty stupid with nothing to admire in the main character."
+1,If it was not for Diane Lane....,"If it was not for Diane Lane, this movie would have been a total loser. It's a swindle. It's advertised as ""romantic comedy"", when there is little (if any) comedy. It's boring, it portrays the Italians with all the cliches available. Blegh!"
+1,Tuscany steals the show,"This title was on my Amazon recommended list, and since I never heard of it before I decided to pick it up.In short, I think ANY movie would benefit from being set and shot in Tuscany Italy. This one did. Without the beautiful backdrop - I don't think I would have watched the whole thing. A patchwork story-line, left me with the feeling that it had a lot of interesting bits and pieces BUT it appeared that they were put together for no apparent reason.It just wasn't believable.Maybe rent it"
+1,Diane Lane feast...,"Man, hardly have I watched a movie this long (one hour and 53 minutes) that portrays the leading character in every (I mean, every!!) single scene, every single second of the whole movie!This is a bonus if you are a Diane Lane fan (and who is not? The woman is simply gorgeous, besides being a very good actress!), but otherwise youl will be imersed in a chick flick all along, and a bad one by the way, one that will lead you absolutely nowhere."
+1,Ho-Hum,"One of the biggest disappointments I have seen in some time. My main complaint is when I see a theatrical trailer for a movie, and that rrailer implies the movie is a comedy, and then the movie does not deliver what the trailer seems to have promised, I hit the ceiling.There are characters in this movie who's inclusion makes no sense since they don't advance the plot and don't really come off as amusing either.The whole premise of buying a house in a foreign country in which you barely speak the language makes no sense either.I don't know -- maybe it's me -- it seems like the time would have been better spent watching a travel film on Tuscany.Ho-HUM!!"
+1,barely cosi cosi (so so),"This might be an ok movie to watch on a weekend when you're bored and have absolutely nothing better to do. Of course it's nothing like the book. It's terribly contrived with some very unlikely scenes. For example, there's this one scene where the long-haired Chinese man that shows up for an extended visit after his girlfriend dumps him actually gives birth. That just can't happen in real life!! Guys can't get pregant (yet)!! Anyway, forget about the movie. Read the book."
+1,Cute but typical,"So-so at it's best. Great scenery. Good-looking men, but so typically ""chick-flick"" despite the true story. Diane Lane's character is a disillusioned divorcee who takes a trip to Italy and on a whim decides to buy a house in the local area. Intitially, there is frustration as the maintenance and upkeep of the house becomes overwhelming, but in time, her curious neighbors become very close friends and she eventually becomes intertwined in their cheerful lives. In a country where love and passion is so rampant, why does she feel so lonely? When wil her true amore come into her life?Cute flick, but not much depth to the story with very typical characters. The cinematography is lovely, though. Great flick for an empty afternoon."
+2,Great movie!,Under the Tuscan Sun was such an enjoyable movie.Diane Lane is just great in the starring role.
+1,Horrible Movie!!!,"I absolutely HATED this movie. It was SUCH a waste of my time. The first ten minutes made the movie seem worth watching, but then the storyline, along with my desire to watch it, fell dramatically after that. It was not worth my time! I couldn't wait for the credits to come. I found myself fast forwarding through parts, just to get through it quicker. The main character, Diane Lane, annoyed me. Plus, the storyline was depressing. Nothing ever went right in her life. I don't see what other people see in it. I would not recommend watching this movie, unless you actually like being bored senseless."
+1,not worthy to be a chick flick,"First, this movie has nothing to do whatsoever with the book except for the title. That said, once again Diane Lane plays someone who is supposed to be sympathetic as if she's a sociopath. Really - when she looks serious, you think she's about to kill someone. When she's happy she looks like she just did. Then you have the fact that nothing that happens in the movie is realistic at all -- except, if someone like Cameron Diaz were in the title role, we'd probably not care and even enjoy it. I feel used and cheap after being duped into watching this movie and I'm no longer going to waste my time on DL's films. She doesn't deliver. If she plays a Black Widow, I'll watch. If she plays another sensitive caring woman, I'll hurl first."
+1,Gutless garbage,"""Under The Tuscan Sun"": Ridiculous, nauseating doggerel with terrible acting; ineptly, superficially, and condescendingly trawling all the most banal cliches about Tuscany and Italy, divorce and midlife. The main actor nervously grimaces her way through the film, struggling to portray the appropriate level of smug, self-congratulatory self-pity the worthless character and script call for. I'm sure the book was bad, but it can't have been this bad! The camera is permanently fitted with a vomit-yellow ""Tuscan"" lense filter (perhaps the Tuscan sun wasn't Tuscan enough?), which they forgot to remove when the scene shifts to Rome and (how imaginative!) the Amalfi coast. You've never seen the white marble of Rome's Vittorio Emmanuelle monument looking so yellow... I mean Tuscan. One of the worst movies ever, and therefore quite worth a look."
+1,A WALTZ OF SCHMALTZ ~ AMORE' ABORE',"Under the Tuscan Sun, sounds like a dish at Macaroni Grill, and the movie itself plays like a pre-processed plate of bland Italiano. Implausable plot, rediculous faux feel good moments.Diane Lane is so better than this cheesy little movie ..its Money Pit meets The View. Lets invent a new genre of movies, lets call this Terra Cotta Trite.I wont divulge the plot, because you can't prove a negative. Lets just say that if you want to see Diane Lane at her best, Unfaithful is a better bet.If you enjoy film that insults your intellect while shooting pretty scenes country side, then by all means enjoy!"
+1,"Trite, weak, thin, fake, demeaning,","The story is probably a wonderful love story; but, to get there you must suffer through the paper-thin character of a woman with no depth, no self, no mind..., or an actor who cannot portray a woman worth watching and not worthy of real love."
+1,Families / Christians BEWARE,"I rented this movie thinking it would be a sweet, romantic, relatively clean movie that I could enjoy watching. However, I was absolutely offended by some of the content of this film. In the first 15 minutes, you're introduced to a lesbian couple as they greet each other with a kiss on the mouth, and then announce that they're having a baby together. In the same scene, the main character uses the f--- word and it sounds like it was inserted into the script simply for the shock value. Also, there's teenage (and adult) premarital sex. Overall the film has a very casual attitude about sex and shows some rather graphic scenes for a PG-13 film. It's just another attempt by Hollywood to get us all comfortable with homosexuality, promiscuity, and a general idea of ""If it feels good, do it."" I would strongly advise against seeing this movie, especially with kids."
+1,Horrible Movie!!!,"I absolutely HATED this movie. It was SUCH a waste of my time. The first ten minutes made the movie seem worth watching, but then the storyline, along with my desire to watch it, fell dramatically after that. It was not worth my time! I couldn't wait for the credits to come. I found myself fast forwarding through parts, just to get through it quicker. I don't see what other people see in it. I would not recommend watching this movie, unless you actually like being bored senseless."
+1,Good Fun?,"This is a fun movie if you like the romantic comedy.Why 1 star?? There is a scene where an old woman calls ayoung German couple ""facists"". The irony is, the old lady is Italian. Whoever wrote the scene doesn't own I history book Iguess. That's a little on the predjudice side for me and it didn't belong in a comedy. I'm glad the couple weren't African-American, I wonder what she would have called them.Don't support this garbage by buying it, loan it from your library."
+2,A Woman finds herself in Italy,"Francis just got divorced from her husband, and is depressed. Her best friend realizes this and because of her pregnancy cannot go with her lover on a romantic tour of Tuscany, so they offer her the tickets for the trip instead.At first Francis does not want to go to Italy, but eventually decides to go. She soon finds that Tuscany is just what she needed and sees a house that she then buys to her friend's astonishment.With a bunch of friends including a former model, a bunch of Polish construction workers Francis asked to fix the house, and a neighbor she starts to heal. It also doesn't hurt that while she was in Rome she met a man that does not turn out to be Mr. Right, but turns out being good for her self-esteem.A very good movie about starting over"
+2,Is this really a 'chick flick'??????,"I think TUSCAN SUN is a study in what is so wonderful about the Tuscany and Cinque Terra part of Italy.....Diane Lane is a favorite of mine. Ever since I saw her in COTTON CLUB I have liked her. I guess in some minds the story could be conjured up as a chick flick. And why? because she gets a divorce from a guy who apparently is having a midlife crisis??? or is it because she packs up and heads off on a gay holiday provided by two lesbian friends?...But this is how she finds the abode of her dreams!.....Actually more like a nightmare.I think it is a film that deserves the accolades it has gotten, but not because it would only be appreciated by 'chicks', but by anyone who loves Tuscany the way I do.The cast of characters in TUSCAN SUN was a study in why I love to sit and watch the parade go by when I travel. It is one of the facinating parts of travel for me.....locales are not the only thing exotic about it all."
+1,IS OK...I GUESS,"THIS MOVIE WAS GIVEN TO ME BY A FRIEND, THOUGHT I WOULD ENJOY IT, AND IN A WAY I DID, I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD SEE IT NOT BUY IT.THE SCENERY WAS AMAZING, THE STORY WAS A BIT DOWN. SAW IT ONCE DONT CARE TO SEE IT AGAIN. MY OPINION OF COURSE."
+2,Not Bad...for a chick flick,"Interesting!! This film takes place in Italy and surrounds itself with a character who recently gets divorced, and finds herself, at the urging of her friends (who happen to be gay) to get away from it all and take sometime to herself...little do they all know (including her) that she ends up going out there, and never coming back to the States to live. This is a story of a woman who is looking for more in life than just the normal basic stuff. She wants to live her life to the fullest and really enjoy what the world has to offer her. Good film, great message for all!!"
+2,Under the Tuscan Sun,"If you like romantic movies, this is the perfect one for you. But, please don't cry! It was a gift for someone else, eventhough I personally had seen it. It arrived just in time and I could keep track (via UPS) where it was, since I purchased it being in Puerto Rico."
+2,Diane Lane and Under The Tuscan Sun,"This is a good movie. It had the misfortune of coming out around the same time as Julia Robert's feminist 'Mona Lisa Smile' and being sometimes confused with that film by critics. This is not a feminist, male-bashing movie. And it isn't entirely a 'chic flick' either. Diane Lane is apparently very picky about the roles she plays and the films she appears in. This is another good choice for her.There are plenty of reviews here telling what this film is about. I'll simply tell you that I bought the DVD for my wife, but I usually watch it with her. It is a good movie."
+2,Uplifting and Beautiful,"The scenery in this film was breathtaking- the countryside, the house, the people, the food- the way of life in general was just inspriring.What made this movie great, though, was the romance between Frances and Marcello. In any typical romantic comedy, the broken-down and lonely Frances would have met Marcello and all her problems would have been solved. The end. But in this film, Frances thinks her life has turned around and that she has found the answer to her prayers....but, like in real life, this is not the case.I liked this movie because it didn't sugar-coat anything, but at the same time it was very uplifting."
+1,OH MY GOD!,"One sunday afternoon, I sat down to watch this movie with my girlfriend, and sat back awaiting stimulating entertainment.... HOW WRONG COULD I BE!What a complete load of utter complete inane useless rubbish this movie is...it is only funny if you are over 60 and like to sit in a cinema in a sleeping bag discussing being an old aged lesbian with nothing better to do than watch drivel with no point and a plot as predicatble as a an predicatble thing in a very predicatble place!I will not even offer this for re-sale, as I am so looking forward to destroying it in the most imaginative way possible....any ideas???"
+1,Make Sure the Format is in Your Region,"I'm such a goof! I automatically assumed that the format of this DVD was for North America Region. I was so excited when it came in, I opend the package and went straight to my player to watch. Opps! I discovered that the PAL format is not readable on my player. Though, I am aware of the many video formats out there, I still assumed that this DVD was just like any other DVD or Blue Ray that I have pruchased.The PAL is for countries like Japan and Europe, I confirmed my findings when I red the back information of the DVD package.Good thing that I have an adopted daughter in France, she will like this DVD. It's just her format! :-)Please be carefule when purchaseing video's on amazon...read carefuly that the format is for your country or else you may end up disapointed."
+2,Lightweight but enjoyable,"A review below lists several stereotyped characters in the movie, and to be honest, that's a fair critique. But Diane Lane is such a good actress, and Tuscany is so beautiful (similar to central California -- now I understand why California is a ""Mediterranean"" climate) that I was able to forgive the clichés and the fact that I could basically stay one step ahead of every plot twist. I only wish that they had shown the transformation of the villa, a la ""This Old House.""OK, so maybe I also wish they had shown a little more of Ms Lane's body. So sue me for being honest."
+1,For MEN only,"maybe they are clever enough to figure out why these actresses,directors, producers, etc. are still in circulation.This film is not only BORING BORING BORING but also an INSULT to everyone ... except perhaps the Far Eastern looking ""actress"" who gets to play the ""friend"" of the protagonist, and who fairly deliberately ruins what was supposed to be a one night-stand (one-night lay to be more precise) anyway, on the part of the slow, but dark-looking Italian HOD (hunk of the day, my abbreviation, he-he). Don't worry, a bearded, rugged looking American is going to fill the Italian's rubber shoes ... Sorry for italianizing and americanizing but there is more than enough of that going on in the film, at least on the DVD version.The film forgot to elaborate on the potential dangers of adult owls snatching kittens though, as it's a romantic, and not a realistic view of the world, and it was definitely not meant to be a horror flick. Then again, some of the scenes are pure horror."
+1,Under the Tuscan Sun,"This was one of the most predictable, syrupy, twisted excuses for a movie I have seen in a long time. Based on unlikely premises, this movie is about a woman who gets the very raw end of a divorce (we're supposed to feel sorry for her within the first 3 minutes of the movie) and then takes a vacation (courtesy of her gay lover friends) and buys a villa in Tuscany based on a whim. Somehow she has enough lire to fix things up, enough moxie to make friends with Italians (?) and live in a small town. In case the audience doesn't ""get"" that men are cruel and heartless, she has yet another experience with a philandering man whom she has fallen for (but never bothered to tell him). Finally her pregnant gay friend from San Francisco (now herself jilted by the 'man' in her relationship) comes and delivers her baby in Tuscany, creating a 'family' that our protagonist always wanted in theory. Gimmie a break. This movie rates one star because the scale doesn't go lower."
+1,Boooring.....,This was the most boring movie and the most wretched performance I have ever seen from Diane Lane. All she did was sigh through the first 45 minutes.
+2,"It was pretty good, but could have been better.","I gave this movie 4 stars because it was a good movie. However, it is quite depressing at times. Diane Lane just can't catch a break. It is kinda slow, but I'm very pleased to have seen it."
+2,"A really fun, smart and sexy movie!","This was a GREAT and FUN movie. It was so funny and touching, yet did'nt have the 'cliches'. It was well acted by Diane Lane and it looked fantastic! A great fun movie! Highly recommended!"
+2,The most entertaining film of the year,This movie was so entertaining. I was in stitches from laughing so much - it was so funny and enjoyable. Diane Lane was incredible in this film. She is such a good actress and here she proves that she is funny as well. This is one of the most entertaining films I have seen all year. Brilliant stuff!
+1,wrong formAt,I may have read the description wong but the DVD won't play. States wrong source. In small letters on the box it says it's the UK version. Can't fiind by receipt so I can't return it. I was really looking forward to sharing it with someone special. :(
+2,Beautiful story!,"This movie is based loosely on the true story of France Mayes. It's so fun and captivating! Diane Lane is flawless, as usual. The Italian scenery is breathtaking! I hope to see the landscape someday, but until then, this movie takes me away there. I love the whole vibe of the movie... beautiful and cheery. All of the characters are perfect!I also stumbled on to a daily planner based on the story... filled with gorgeous pics and quotes, stories, and recipes from Frances. So, keep a look-out for this years! It really is a nice accompaniment to the movie!"
+2,delightful and quirky,"I enjoyed this movie thoroughly. Anyone who has ever undergone a painful divorce will relate to this movie. Unlike an earlier reviewer, I did not feel that Lane's acting was overdone. The angst of betrayal and divorce is just that, angst.The movie also had its delightfully quirky moments and while it was heavily salted and peppered with typical love story fare, it was also full of marvelous insights.Life marches on and there are opportunities at every turn."
+1,"Beautiful scenery, but thats about all","Very little plot, VERY predictable, just a movie to show off a pretty face.The only saving part of the movie were the carpenters that helped Ms. Lane restore the old Tuscan villa that she had purchased. They were also a bit predictable, but rather endearing."
+1,Dismal,"I hated this dismal movie. Not completely, of course. Diane Lane, the villa, Italy and the builders are lovely, but the story is dismally surreal. First you have the divorce, then the lesbian couple, then a gay tour bus, then some promiscuous italians, then more breakups, then a nice pormiscuous fellow writer. Yuck. There is no romance in this movie - this is not romantic, it's a biological and twisted tale of some womens pre-menopausal angst and bedroom problems. And as if her bedroom problems weren't enough, we get everbody else's too. What happened to nice normal romantic comedys in the Audrey Hepburn style?"
+1,Non vero Italia!,"This not a window into Italy, but rather an American contrivance of Italy. Cliches abound. Comedy forced. I have disowned all who claim to even mildly enjoy this movie. Questa film e' merda."
+1,"If you liked this movie, you might have a brain damage","Easily, the worst film of the year.Manipulative, ham-fisted, sloppy, insulting mess of a movie.Imagine some chick-flick parody in ""The Simpsons"" and you'll get pretty close (add some strange PC garbage for a good measure).Close to a bad soap opera episode.BTW I like both Diane Lane and Tuscany , but nothing can redeem this gross and pathetic caricature.I've learnt my lesson though - Audrey Wells work is to be avoided at all costs."
+1,Italian-American Fairy Tale set in the 21 st Century?,"I should have read the reviews before wasting $10 bucks at BB for this used dvd. I bought it for my wife. She wanted to see it but as I write this review I am watching it with her and we both think this movie is a fairy tale. Please, please...if this movie had any sense of reality I would be the first one to move to Italy. Enough! Read what others have said before me for more specific. I WANT MY MONEY BACK!"
+1,"Terrible movie, Great scenery","From the onset, this movie was stilted and poorly developed. While Diane Lane is wonderful in some other films, she was(or her character was) irritating at best in this one. The plot is trite, Hollywood drivel. Some of the costuming and lightingwere well-done. I'd like my two hours back. This one is definitely going to be donated to the library where people canbe tortured by it for free -- but not me (again)!"
+2,Great Blu Ray Presentation,"Didn't see the BD review on Blu-ray.com so thought I write a quick one. Just watched the BD version this week and actually very happy and impressed by the transfer and DTS audio. Would give the video a 4.5 stars out of 5, and audio 5 out of 5. The overall movie is just gorgeous on BD, and if you a big fan of the movie, I'd say it's money well spent for the double dip.Perhaps just a slight downside and that is the BD clarity and details do make Diane Lane look a tad older than she needs to be.But, still a great release and worthy purchase."
+1,Propoganda,"This is another movie in the long line of movies trying to shove homosexuality down our throats. Conveniently they don't mention the premis anywhere, making it look like a normal movie that you might like to rent. If you have any morals at all, don't waste your money on the gay agenda."
+1,BORING!!!,"I rented this movie while my husband was out of town, looking forward to a good chick flick. By the middle of my movie, I couldn't believe I was still sitting there, and by the end, I wanted my $4.00 back from Blockbuster. The story did not keep my attention and the pregnant friend has got to be the worst actress ever. I do not recommend this at all!"
+1,"Cliche city, what was Diane Lane thinking?","Diane Lane is a gifted actress who had just started to come into her own in recent times. I realise that good scripts aren't plentiful for actors over 35, but Diane should have left this one alone. I also have to agree with another reviewer about Diane's facial expressions during this film - quite annoying!Full of every cliche possible, the film does not allow you to think even for a second. On top of that, every scene seemed to be stolen from another movie.The scenery thankfully is the movie's saving grace. Watch it for that alone.Definitely disappointed with this."
+2,Diane Lane shines in this wonderful movie!,"Oscar nominee DIANE LANE shines in this wonderful comedy about changing your life for the better after a devastating blow. The film is wonderfully made, very funny, very sexy, and beautiful to look at. The scenery is breathtaking and the acting by DIANE LANE is tremendous. This is a very, VERY highly recommended film and the DVD looks like it has some cool extras as well! 5 stars!"
+2,Horowitz takes a wrecking ball to the Left,"In How to Beat the Democrats and Other Subversive Ideas, Horowitz uses ruthless intellect to demolish the foundations upon which the new Left has tried to rebuild itself following the collapse of communism across the world.After reading this book you have to ask how Bill Clinton and Tony Blair can sleep at night.Used as a campaign blueprint, How to Beat the Democrats offers conservatives the tools to take on the Left in electoral combat which have been sadly lacking over the last decade."
+2,"Alas, if only the GOP would listen to him.","There is no room for RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) in our fight to win over the general population concerning the merits of conservative principles. Horowitz's book documents the fact that rightward ideas are winning ideas and will resonate with voters across the nation. This is a collection of essays, and, for the most part, they are brilliant. Two chapters, The War Room and How to Beat the Democrats, should be very influential upon politicians and the average reader. He preaches tactics and strategies that conservatives must hear and internalize. Important points are that politics are emotional and they should always be about hope. Republicans would be wise to learn from the words of this master. Ten more Horowitz's and the country would be in a much better place. He speaks his mind in beautiful prose and you'll turn these pages quickly. This is a highly recommended choice, indeed."
+1,Gene,"Dated. Doesn't tell ""how to beat the Democrats..."" Old, worn advice. Save your money and buy something else."
+1,More of the same,"If you feel passionately about politics and whether having a republican in office or a democrat will make one tiny bit of difference, then go ahead and buy the latest addition to this seemingly endless genre.For those of us with kids who fear for the sustainability of our planet, I suggest you look elsewhere for solutions."
+1,"Beware: Ordered retail, received knock-off","The whole point in ordering a genuine retail packaged Canon battery is to avoid cheap Chinese knockoffs. Unfortunately, I ordered two of this product and received just that. Make sure what you receive is a genuine Canon product in retail packaging with hologram. Even then, it's possible that the packaging + hologram has been spoofed.Needed these batteries for a trip to Africa, leaving tomorrow. Beware seller Savings 365"
+2,Hard to trust any other battery,I got an off-brand battery as an extra for my SD800 IS and was disapointed with the life. The Canon brand is worth the extra cost.
+2,Perfect,I bought this to go with my SD700IS because I wanted to keep it all oem and just as the one that came with the camera I have to admit I have never seen a battery last longer I have had the camera for almost 4 months now and between the 2 batteries I have only charged both 1 time and believe me I use my camera allot!
+2,Battery,great for when you need an extra battery. It is a great deal on amazon because the cost would be more at a retail store.
+2,New battery in retail package,"We wanted a spare camera battery for our Cannon SD870IS. It arrived on-time, and worked as expected. We no longer have to worry about our battery going dead on vacation and missing great pictures, we now have a spare."
+2,Very Happy!,"Purchased from We Sell Bulk here on Amazon and received the item much faster than predicted delivery date - I only say that because there's always a list and it's often difficult to pick which seller is the one to go with. Anyhow, the battery came in original and undamaged Canon packaging (looks just like the images available in product description). I was not about to buy the cheap knockoffs and was worried that the one I ordered would be any different than the one that came with the camera (damaged item or store return). Well, after a couple charges and hundreds of pictures, I can say that this battery is exactly the same as our original. It lasts just as long and charges in the same amount of time. Our camera is fairly new so it was a fair comparison - one battery wasn't all that much older than the other.Email me with questions: mister_mr_d@hotmail.com"
+2,Canon Battery for Power Shot Camera,"I bought a Canon SX230HS camera for a European vacation.It has excellent reviews but battery life is one area where it's been criticized so I decided to purchase a backup before leaving. I decided against a generic battery after reading that although they're cheaper, they don't hold as good of a charge as a Canon. I purchased one from ANATOLIAN BOOKSTORE, INC. through Amazon because that was the best price I found and I was very pleased that the battery was indeed an authentic Canon and holds the same charge as the one that came with the camera.It was delivered promptly, at a good price and was as advertised. I would buy from this vendor again."
+2,The battery that saved the wedding,"With the new memory cards the digital cameras take HUNDREDS of pictures which is great .... until the message ""Low Battery""! This time I remembered four days before my son's wedding that I need a spare battery! Ran to the mall, to the electronics stores, but nobody had it. The answer was "" contact the manufacturer"". There was no time for that, except AMAZON.COM. Two days later arrived to my house! That's service! Of course I was able to take thousands of pictures and save my son's wedding!"
+2,Choose Canon brand,"I wanted a reliable second battery for my camera to take on an extended overseas vacation. I was concerned about ""OEM"" off-brands (which may be OK, but some reviewers advised caution). I was not disappointed by buying the Canon brand named battery which appears to function exactly as my original battery. The Amazon price was much better than I could find locally, and the delivery time was just a few short days after ordering."
+2,Fine battery,"I purchased this as an extra battery for a Canon sd800is. It is the same as the original battery and is Canon ""branded"". A third party battery is available locally at TWICE the price, and the Canon version for almost three times the price. This is a good buy."
+1,Canon NB-5L Battery Pack,"The battery I got has a terrible quality. With a full charge over night (~8 hours), the battery only sustained my SD800 IS camera less than 12 hours normal usage, shot around 20 pictures. Versus to the original battery pack with the camera, the original battery can last over two days normal usage, shot around > 100 pictures. I believe the vendor selling degraded products."
+2,Must have...,"If you are planing on taking that camera on vacation you need another battery and this thing is cheap enough to make the decision a no brainer!You know it is true! You will get to having SO MUCH FUN and forget that your camera has been working from sun up to sun down and now you have no photos of you and that special someone dancing at the cantina! You have no pictures of the lightshow, fireworks or anything else that happened after 9:34pm. The moment that your camera died!Charge both batteries, keep one in the case and one in the camera. Problem solved!"
+2,Cannon battery,Not much to say it was a true Cannon battery not a generic battery which don't seem to last as long. I had bought generics before and had problems with them retaining the charge after a while. It's worth the cost to have an actual Cannon product. It was sent promptly and it works
+2,Canon MB-5L Battery Pack,I have a Canon Power Shot SX210IS. I called Canon to make sure this was the correct battery pack for it and they told me it was. I started to order it with Canon but it was much more expensive through them than through Amazon so I ordered it from Amazon instead. It came quickly and works wonderfully. I hadn't realized how much I missed taking digital photos that I could share online with friends and family in other states and areas.
+2,Perfect backup battery,"Although it doesn't get use unless we're out long enough to need a second battery, this product is working just like the original and seems to be a completely legit cannon production (despite a few other reviews)."
+1,Not the original Canon battery,"We were surprised and confused when opened up the Amazon shipping box. The battery has been removed from the retail packaging and wrapped in a bubble wrap with a seal labe said ""new"". When looked closely at the battery, it's obvious that this is not the same one as what we have in the camera. I'm not sure if $29.94 is a deal for a non-original battery. We strongly urge Amazon to faithfully update the product description, or this is considered a deceiving."
+2,Excellent little battery,"I purchased this battery as a backup for a vacation. It works perfectly. It is indistinguishable from the battery that came with the camera, lasts just as long (one or two days of frequent use), and charges fairly quickly in the standard charger. For folks going on a trip, I recommend taking two batteries for your camera. Just slip the spare into your pocket (not with your loose change or car keys, though) and pop it in when the camera needs it. Charging took a few hours overnight. For European current, my standard charger (not incl) said it takes the local voltage, so I only needed a plug adapter."
+1,Knock off battery does not work at all,"I ordered this battery, thinking that it was a 'real battery'. Did not charge or work at all - says ""Canon Made in China"". If this is not a manufacturer's battery then I paid way too much for it. Oh, since it doesn't work at all I paid way too much for it."
+1,You get what you pay for,"You get what you pay for. I have used these batteries as back up for the original Canon one. After 10 months with only occasional use, battery won''t take or hold a charge. Do you self a favor, and buy a Canon battery. You'll save money in the long run."
+1,Not working,"I just got the ""New"" battery, but it looks like already got opened before.Also, It's not working. It can't charge the battery, the light is not turn on!!!!"
+2,Canon NB-5L Battery for Canon camera,"I purchased a Canon camera a couple of years ago and a Canon battery came with it. I bought a couple of generic brand batteries to use as backup. After a very short time, the generic brand batteries would only keep a charge for about ten minutes or less. Having learned my lesson, I purchased this additional Canon NB-5L battery for my backup. It holds a long charge and is very reliable. Don't waste your money on generic brands like I did, buy the name brand."
+2,Brand Name Battery,A no-brainer! The best battery for your Canon camera. What else would Canon want in their cameras? DUH!
+1,Just not the same Quality as Canon Batteries.,"After about a year of using this generic battery from China, the battery is quickly fading away. It will not hold charges and seems to make my camera actually reject the battery. When using this replacement battery, my camera will sometimes shut off or will not even turn on. I will not ever buy a cheap replacement battery for my expensive cameras. China is producing some really bad products lately, using cheap materials and cheap labor. Those products seem inferior to factories from other countries, especial USA, Japan, Germany. You have been warned."
+1,i have get my order,"I never got the battery and im still waiting on it, I want to know whats going to happen cause im still waiting"
+1,Damaged,"Was starting to swell, which was why I was looking for anotherNo more purchases like this from meVery disappointedToo much trouble to follow up and return but glad I can vent"
+2,Ordered wrong Canon battery,"I notified Digi Acc to let them know that I ordered the wrong battery. I have 2 Canon digitals and they use different batteries. I ordered the Canon NB-5L for the Canon SD950 IS and should have ordered the Canon NB-4L for the Canon ELPH100HS.I called Digi Acc and left them a message and never received a response. If someone would respond, I would like to exchange the battery."
+1,Amazon mix-up,"I ordered a Canon camera battery. NB-5L.Some company (not Amazon) sent the wrong battery.I tired to send it back. Too complicated. (Many emails, lots of forms.) I found someone who needed the incorrect battery (NB-4L) and gave it to them.Then I went to a real store and bought the correct battery.Bad taste in my mouth remains."
+1,Battery does not work with my Canon SD700,"There is a problem with this battery and the Canon SD700. The battery is too short and the fitting in the camera is very loose. This creates a problem since many times the camera does not work, and I need to shake the camera, or remove the battery and insert it back to get the camera powered.I will recommend to the Canon engineers to go out and buy a flashligth to learn how a battery housing should be designed.Very expensive. Made in China. Does not work. Not recommended.Is there any one interested in a used Canon SD700 with an extra battery?"
+1,"NO, NO, and NO!","I only made it 15 minutes into this movie before I turned it off. My only question (and this pertains to plot, action sequences, dialogue, etc.) is WHY?"
+1,THE WORST MOVIE I HAVE EVER! SEEN,I saw this movie in theaters with a friend and my brother. I was expecting a exciting movie but it was exactly NOT that! The movie doesn't make sense and there really isn't a plot. Don't waste your time or your money on this movie!
+1,A Confusing Waste of Plastic,"The movie has a vague plot, meaningless items, (like the facial tattoo), and a loud, annoying soundtrack which frequently overwhelms the dialog. The additional injection of non-english conversations, which it only translated occasionally, simply adds to the confusion. No real resemblence to either the novel or the original movie. I'd find 90 minutes of the Shopping Channel more entertaining."
+1,"OMG, a complete waste of time","Having read the novella Rollerball prior to the first version being made, and having seen that one on the big screen, I awaited the remake. It came & went big screen in near record time. That should have been warning enough. Unfortunately I rented this piece of **** and even worse, I watched the whole thing. All the time thinking, it can't be this bad, it has got to get better. It is that bad, and it never got better. Other than the title, and some aspects of the game, nothing in common witht he original book. Very little in common with the first movie. James Caan vs. who ever he was. No contest Caan. Even Jean Reno is wasted in this mess. Poorly scripted, poorly acted, poorlly shot, poorly edited. And loud, I mean Loud, you know LOUD. I really wanted to give this zero stars, but that was not an option."
+1,"Why, oh why, oh why!","Im begging you now do NOT watch this film at any cost. It is an awful thing (cant bring myself to call it a film) with shoddy acting horrendous set design and one of the most fake, boring scripts ever. If you really want to buy it I suggest purchasing it for the pure pleasure of watching it burn!"
+1,Avoid at all cost !!,"Some movies are bad and worth watching 'cos they're bad, this one however is just a total stinker - no redeeming features whatsover. A total waste of time. Do not buy. Do not watch."
+1,Give me the original,"I was surprised and delighted to see this ""remake"". After purchasing I was, well, disappointed. I guess because the framework of the story was the same but nothing else was. The modernisation of the action was poor, the story only Ok and I didn't find it engaging except in one scene. A satisfying ending with all the story nicely wrapped up but I think the cast deserved a better story line and sticking to the original concept and doing a real remake with modern cinema techniques could have made this a four star candidate. Oh well I guess we'll never see a good modern updated version because this certainly is not it!"
+1,Why? Oh Why? This is just an outrage.,"The temptation to re-make movies is evidence of the fact that there is little creativity in Hollywood. This movie is evidence that there are people in Hollywood who should not be allowed to go to movies let alone make them.The original is not all that great, but it was in fact original and had some very interesting photography and stunts. This version is insipid to the point of stupidity; the photography stinks, and the stunts are mostly cut-and-paste special effects.The people who made this should be banned from any association to movie making for life! So why did I buy it? By mistake! I had a copy of the original and thought a comparison would be interesting. I was wrong. Learn from my error and avoid this like the very plague."
+1,Don't expect much,"The original was original. This was just the same, event the motorcycles were the same from the original. Come on!"
+1,Far Cry From Original,Don't waste your time or money on this remake. Even Rebecca's hotness can't save it. Watch the original with James Caan.
+1,travesty remake on bluray? original not even on anamorphic dvd?,"The old saying hollywood never lost money underestimating the intelligence of the american people really hits you in the groin with this head shaker of a release.While the orignal classic rollerball hasn't even gotten an anamorphic dvd release, let alone a blu-ray!"
+1,"Great movie, if you have the mind of a 10 year-old","The setting for this movie is not in the future!!!! It is current day, and takes place in a poor European country. The arena they skate in looks like a very cheap prop from American Gladiators. There is VERY LITTLE SPECIAL EFFECTS and no high tech equipment.15 minuets of the movie is done with a night vision camera, so everything you see is either dark green or picth black.Most of the action happens within the rollerball arena. There are only a few action sceens on the streets of the city."
+1,"Rollerball ROCKED In Theatres,...","""Rollerball"" in theatres was an awesome, bone-crunching, action-packed movie! But once it got on video & DVD...they added in nudity & took out scenes. It was terrible. The camera work was even altered when it came on video. I wouldn't have mind if they at least put the theatrical version on video too... bet they didn't! WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THEY TRANFERED THE FILM?"
+1,What went wrong with this film?!,"This film was a major disappointment. I expected so much more from the director of freaking ""Die Hard"". The direction, acting, and writing were all a joke. This film left you with the feeling that it was all just thrown together, and no one took it that seriously. There were lots of things in this film that just didn't make any sense at all. Someone explain: Why was that desert chase scene filmed in night vision? WHAT IN THE HECK WAS UP WITH THAT?! The editing was choppy and scenes were just thrown together. I gave this film two stars for one reason: The skateboarding scene at the beggining was sorta cool. Thats about it.SKIP IT. ""Rollerball"" is a loser."
+2,NON-STOP ACTION...What's NOT to like about this movie?,I'm not sure why this movie didn't do well. It has it's faults but so do many movies that others praise. My biggest complaint about this movie is it has several editing problems. Overall...It is a very entertaining action movie with a fantastic story line.
+1,Horrible stupid movie,"Nothing more to say, this is one of the worst movies ever. Bad script, stupid story, terrible shooting, boring acting. I highly don't recommend this title."
+2,"GOOD drama, GREAT action!!!",Very exciting with a healthy amount of drama. I'm not sure why this movie didn't do well. It has it's faults but so do many movies that others praise. My biggest complaint about this movie is it has several editing problems. Overall...It is a very entertaining action movie with a fantastic story line.
+1,R?,"What the heck? This movie is rated R! The theatrical version was rated PG-13! Now I'm not allowed to get or see this movie, which was only mediocre to begin with. Great job!"
+1,Worst movie in a long time,This movie is pointless and stupid. The acting and camera work sucks. The story is sesame streetish and moronic. Stay very far away from this one.
+1,Appalling,This is a grotesque despoliation of a classic film. Essential elements of the background storyline are not properly established. There are scenes whose purpose within the overall structure simply defies understanding. The nighttime 'escape attempt' sequence is shot in a bizarre green blur and was extremely unpleasant to watch. Hideous music plays frequently but the nail in the coffin of this film is the poverty of the in-game action sequences. These are generally nothing more than a confusing melange of images. The transitions from one camera shot to another seem very poorly done and it is really impossible to follow the internal dynamics of each game.
+1,The Worst Movie Ever!,"This is by far the worst movie I have ever seen! The plot was impossible to follow, the action confusing and flashy, and the film editing awful. For example, there is one sequence in which a motorcycle crashes through a chain link fence and the sound effect boingongong is heard, like a spring snapping. Ridiculous! Concept - Terrible, Acting - Worse, Execution - Rollerball looks like it was made in 2 weeks using 2 computers that didnt work. I reccommend that you see this movie, just so you can tell your friends you've seen the worst movie ever made!"
+1,Rollerbomb,"Stupid, vapid, anemic remake of the 1975 film. Buy the original instead.This film deserves zero stars."
+1,Top Ten Worst Movies I ever Saw,"This is somewhere up there as one of the worst movies I ever saw. Its not hard to find faults in this movie because its full of them.I was horrified by how poorly the first rollerball game scene was shot. It was so uninteresting and almost impossible to follow what was going on that it was PATHETIC. There was no doubt in my mind after the first fifteen minutes that this was the worst intro to a film I had ever seen.It got somewhat better as the weak plot developed and there was less action shots of them playing this ridiculous game.I normally end with something positive, but there was none. NONE at all.I must admit to watching the whole thing... a sucker for punishment. I would never watch it again, and could never recommend this film to anyone.A real letdown"
+1,Pathetic,"Rollerball in name only. While the original 1975 production was intelligent Science Fiction mixed with action and a touch of intrigue this sequel is nothing but garbage. To compare the two is like saying the first was a Rembrandt while this is urban scrawled graffiti.A great movie from 1975 dumbed down to suit the ethnically urbanized pseudo gangsters that make up the majority of todays youth sub culture. There's good reason that there are hundreds of this Rollerball movie being sold for a penny on Amazon and Ebay while the 1975 version still demands a fair price.Talk about living in a dystopic future society. With movies coming out that cater only to the sub culture niche of wanna be ""gangsta's"" and their hip hop mentality, it's becoming obvious that we ARE living in a dystopic society. This movie was trash."
+1,Spectacularly bad,"There is no plot. What in the world did I just watch? Nothing made sense, from beginning to end. I've lost my faith in humanity after watching this..."
+1,Proof that God does not exist,"How could there be a God in a universe where the insidious Rollerball 2002 remake is available on blu-ray, but the original 1975 classic is not?"
+1,A Total Failure,"If you've seen the original Rollerball staring James Caan, then you'll probably want to give this remake a miss. It is no longer set in a future controlled by corporations, it is set in the near present which is pretty much like reality. The hero doesn't hold a candle to James Caan.It does have plenty of action, if mindless action is to your taste. The rollerball arena is poorly designed which makes following the action difficult at times. The villiam is just another greedy businessman/crook with nothing to make him stand out from a 1000 other businessman/crooks in other movies.My adive? Save your money and get a copy of the original Rollerball."
+1,Low-rent MTV fare...,"This 2002 remake of an old classic ranks among other blockbuster flops like ""Battlefield Earth"" and ""Waterworld."" It's the future and huge corporations control most of Earth. The one thing that keeps humanity together is Rollerball, a sport that is a mix of hockey, rollerblading, and pro wrestling. Paul Heyman is the announcer for Rollerball, proving that it is never a good thing to have a commentator with an annoying voice for your sport. Chris Klein is John, a young hot-shot who is learning fast that Rollerball is a tough ""sport."" He soon discovers that the corporations control everything that happens in the game. Okay, this is a boring film, lost in an emptiness that serves as a grave for the makers' credibility. Even excellent actor Jean Reno does little in the way of making this movie even remotely interesting. It is a monotonous, unexciting flop, a plaigerized version of the fun James Caan film."
+1,Little to say about this embarrassing film...,"Not many films make me feel stupid for actually watching them, but this movie did. Despite starring LL Cool J (who generally happens to at least make stupid films entertaining) this film falls so far flat that it almost bows under and creates a ditch. Chris Klein is a horrendous actor and he manages to muddle up nearly everything he comes in contact with, and no matter how hot Rebecca Romijn-Stamos is (just Romijn now), she doesn't bring anything to this film outside of her body, and that just can't cut it. The violence is cheap, the script is preposterous and the action sequences feel third rate. This is one of those films that offer us absolutely nothing.I have nothing else to say about this."
+1,BALLISTIC BOMB,"This tedious and unnecessary remake of the 1975 James Caan classic has little to recommend it. Director John McTiernan, who did so well with DIE HARD, blasts us with heavy metal rock garbage throughout the entire movie, action scenes that are incomprehensible and lifeless, and a cast that fizzles from the start. Chris Klein's good looks don't help his vapid, uninspired performance; LL Cool J is surprisingly uneffective; Rebecca Stamjin-Stamos does better in blue make-up in the X Men flicks; Jean Reno is laughably miscast as the Russian owner.McTiernan also films one lengthy chase scene in what appears to be night vision goggles; green of all things. It makes no creative sense and adds nothing to the overall movie.Remakes like this add further validity to the fact that if you're going to remake a movie, either make it as good or better, or let us savor the originals."
+1,Horible,"this movie, other than the scenes that depicted the actual game rollerball, was horifyingly (if thats a word) bad. do not see it! it is a huge waste of your moola."
+1,"Umm, I don't know what they were trying to do","This movie is just plain sad. In addition to mediocre acting, the special effects were just as bad. In one scene you could plainly see the safety wire connected to the motorcycle. Bad diologue and senseless nudity made the film even worse. The plot drug and the resolution could have been solved a little sooner than it did. They came up with a lame chase scene with an airplane cruising on the ground after a motorcycle. Maybe that was a last ditch effort to make the movie a little bit more exciting. The only slightly interesting character was played by LL Cool J. His on camera presence is always rather captivating to me. It also carried him through a poorly written character. Since most of the movie took place on the track, there was more of the game than I could really put up with. Avoid it."
+1,The pits,"A complete waste of film start to finish.Don't waste your money.If you must see it for yourself, rent it.This movie didn't need a remake, the original starring James Caan was just fine.One star is generous."
+1,Waste of celluloid,"It takes a lot for me to not like a movie, and Rollerball managed to pull it off.I can't decide where it went wrong, or if it just was never right. The whole motorcycle chase thing to the border was unnecessary and seemed wedged into the movie; kinda unnatural. And the fact that the whole sequence was filmed in nightvision was just plain weird. I don't know what gave them that idea. The brief nudity seemed to come out of nowhere and added little to the plot. I had to rewind it to try and understand why on Earth it suddenly happened. The action sequences were ok, but considering what the plot was, it seemed overly dramatic. I work at Blockbuster, and this is one of the few movies that I tell people not to even bother with."
+2,The Last Word,"Mesmerizing, Haunting, & Touching are words to describe this movie. The characters, well acted and their stories get under one's skin. A must see."
+2,Not Bad At All.....,"This is the first romance novel I've been able to read through from beginning to end in a long time. Nothing unusual about the story. Just light, breezy read on a Sunday afternoon.And both lead characters were likeable. Something that's harder and harder to find in the genre, IMHO."
+1,uggh!,I ordered this border for my new twins nursery! It is truly a cute colorful boarder. I was so excited to find it a a great price! Now i know why!I had one whole roll on the wall and neither of the other 2 rolls would match up to the one i already had on the wall! The borders were different widths! Which throws off all the lines on the border!I even checked the lot numbers on the packaging and they all matched? I had to get very creative to make it work since I already had a whole roll on the wall! very frustrating!
+2,Buying another one!,"I bought the original 4 years ago, have loved it, and am buying the remanufactured one for our vacation home. I expect it (after reading all the other reviews) to perform exactly like my original, which is still performing beautifully. Looks great on the kitchen counter, too--very classy."
+1,Design confuses some into burning kettle,"I've had one house guest and one nanny place this kettle on my gas stove believing it's a standard kettle. The first time, I wrote Cuisinart a letter, and they graciously sent me a new kettle. Great customer service. The second time, I'm going with a less confusing design, the Capresso glass electric kettle for a couple extra bucks. It's not worth burning my house down ; ).This design looks just like Cusinart's other standard kettles. So if you have elderly parents, or people what are not familiar with recent developments in water boiling, you might want to consider a less confusing design. (p.s. the plastic base melts in seconds if it comes in contact with a heat source)."
+2,Just Like New,Saved alot of money. Looks brand spank'n new and works like a charm.I have purchased two other remanufactured cusinart products from Amazon and they were also about 70% less than retail and they both were like brand new.
+2,So far so good,This is our 2nd electric kettle. We had a Breville & it stopped workingafter about 2 years of use. The Cuisinart came looking brand new. So farit has been working just fine & for the price I figured it was worth a shot.We have been happy with it and it gets used at least 2 times a day.
+2,Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: A useful tool,"Among those involved with the planning and implementation of specialized, multi-casualty incident response, this book is quite useful. Field personnel, command staff, and planners - all will find it helpful. I found it to be concise, packable, and physically handy. About the only thing I'd change would be to laminate the pages for weather resistance.R.D. Lopez, Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Specialist, Dept. of Public Health"
+2,Needed for class,Not too much to say; it is the book I needed for class and I got it at a good price on Amazon.
+2,A picture book with great photos and interesting historical,"This picture book has very colorful photos of our country and our fellow citizens. The pages are spread by the breaks in text that we know from reciting the pledge orally at school. Children are from different races. Scenes from all over America and even an astronaut on the moon holding the American flag are depicted.In the back there are small photos that were depicted in the book with explanations about where they are and other factual information to explain the contents of the photographs. The entire pledge is rewritten in the back pages and an explanation of who wrote it, why, and when. The meaning of why we recite the pledge is given. Facts about the American flag's changes over the years and facts about the proper way to display a flag, and on what days, are included.A beautiful book with great information that every child should be exposed to."
+2,Good pictures,This has god pictures and background info on flag. The pledge is written on the pages as you go through the book.
+2,criminally under rated doom metal!,these guys were the cream of the doom metal crop late 80s/early 90s.melodically heavy and great musicanship they are very black sabbath insired and can definetly pick up the pace and move.thi live cd is recorded very well and candlemass was in rare form for these recording.get a piece of history buy this cd.
+1,This is awful,"I bought this album because it had some songs off of Epicus Doomicus Metallicus on it but it was a complete dissappointment, it has the really horrible singer that sounds nothing like the original singer, and he completely destroys some of my favorite songs with his awful warbling and squalking."
+2,Pretty Good,"After taking a long break from rapping, LL Cool J seems to hold his own on this one, with pretty good production and talented guests, this one is sure to go platinum. Congratulationz to LL Cool j, I thought you fell off, you proved me wrong!"
+2,THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME,"Everyone should buy this album.It's the best album he ever recorded.The album is a must have cd for all true LL fans.All the tracks are slamin from start to finish.Like the title say ""Greatest Of All Time""."
+2,ill joint!!!!,"When i bought this album I expected it to be a bangin joint and when I played it....all I can say is that its tight. You gotta check out joints like ""Imagine That"", ""Take It Off"" and ""Fuhgidabowdit"". Other ill joints are ""Farmers"" and ""Hello"" what the heck every song is fresh. This is way better than his previous joint ""Phenomenon"". Get this one, it sure is butta...its great to see the one of tha greatest back in tha game!!!!"
+1,Disappointed,"I love the box, and even the pictures on the box that the dragon is supposed to look like, you know like ""see-through"" clear blue plastic. Unfortunately, it looks like its made from some sort of tubberware material.The electronic sounds (2 and not in any sequence),one sounds okay/good, the other sounds like the flushing sound on my daughters potty book. The eyes look like round paper decals and looks...wierd. I'm sure my 6 yr old son would like it, just because its YU-GI-OH, but I'm a fan too and was excited about getting this for him for XMAS......I'm glad I started early, I can return it for something else."
+2,awsome new blue-eyes shining dragon figure,"this is a large blue eyes shining dragon figure from the Yu-Gi-Oh movie! this is the coolest toy. you can have the blue eyes shining dragon in attack mode or in flight mode. it also shoots a blue missle. it isnt very educational, but it is a lot of fun. it is very durable and well worth the money."
+2,WORTH THE MONEY!!!!,"My son loves Yu-Gi-Oh. He can't wait to receive this for Christmas. $30.00 does seem like a lot of money for this, but the plain Yu-Gi-Oh figures are $20.00 a pack. Besides, this is the ""cool dragon"" (as my son calls it) from the movie so it is worth it to see him get so exited when he opens this. Note: I was in a Toys R Us store today and these same dragons were priced on clearance at $14.99."
+2,Blue Eyes Shining Dragon,"I do own this toy, and is a huge fan of the film, so this toy for me is very nice. It may not be very durable, or does much, or may not look like the reall thing very much, but that is why you can still pretend with it. The toy itself lights up and makes noises. Also, when you press a button on its back, its wings and legs spread out, so like the Duel Disk Launcher, it could hurt a real little kid, but not kids who know what it does. I still have fun with the toy, plus it doubles as a model for those out there who like the model Yu-Gi-Oh! products. Although not one of the greatest toys to role of the line, but still nice to play with."
+2,Favorite toy at birthday party,"Blue Eyes Shining Dragon is one of my childs favorite toys, it is large and movable with lights and sounds. It also shoots a spear like thing from its mouth. The toy is very durable and not too loud. My son can play with it for hours. It definitely made his birthday special - well worth the money!"
+1,COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY!!!,"I simply cannot believe that I paid $30 bucks for this thing. It does absolutely NOTHING, except make a few electronic noises. I kept poring over the instructions, certain that I'd missed something......but I hadn't!! BORING. I think that even my 7-year-old son, who wanted this thing, was disappointed. And don't even talk about the batteries...to add insult to injury, this thing takes button cells, which aren't cheap. Save your $$ for something better.DYB"
+1,One of my favorite toys!,This Blue Eyes Shining Dragon is awesome! I got it for Christmas and I played with it all day. The one I got came with the card Shadow Spell. It's a cool toy so if you can't find anything at Toys 'R' Us or somthing buy this!
+1,"So much potential, but one overwhelming problem","On paper, this recorder seemed to be perfect for my needs - primarily scheduled recordings of TV programs. In addition to the normal specs for these devices, I particularly liked the commercial skip, its low standby power level, and its 5-year battery backup.But the TV Guide is truly a deal-breaker. In the week I had my unit, it literally chattered continuously as it tried (with only partial success) to download the guide. It was very irritating in an otherwise quiet room, and quiet passages in music or TV programs are a thing of the past with this in the same room.I emailed Pioneer; they said it is normal for the unit ""to make some sound"" when it is on, and the TV Guide cannot be disabled.If it worked well, the TV guide would be nice, but it isn't worth the racket. If I could have disabled the TV Guide, I would have kept the unit and programmed it manually.I reluctantly returned the recorder."
+1,This machine makes as much noise as a power tool,"All the features are nice, TV Guide worked (note that browsing and setting recording preferences is very SLOW), BUT when the TV Guide is downloading (all the time) or you are recording / playing from the hard drive you constantly hear a grinding sound from the hard drive. These guys must have used a cheap hard drive or something. I have the Amazon return slip on my desk......"
+2,This is an answer to the TV Guide issue,"I have the Philips HDRW720 and had identical TV Guide issues. I talked to the Philips people and the TV Guide people. It seems that the problem is with the cable companies. My company is Brighthouse (Time Warner) and they had compatability problems with the TV Guide program as recently as September 2005 here in Florida. At time there would be no data or missing data. I tried to record programs but there would be nothing because the cable company was not transmtting the data. It has improved 100% since I bought my recorder, still not perfect but almost there."
+1,Engineering gone bad,"I am now on my second Pioneer DVR 633HS.It's got to be the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned. They last about 2 months(or less), after that they do not respond to any controls and keep turning on and off on their own. My first one got so hot it could have set the house on fire had I not caught it. The hard drive locks up and keeps sounding like an old pulse tone telephone.Did Pioneer get rid of all educated engineers?I noticed this unit cannot even be purchased on -line at any web site anymore. This is sad after only a few months on the market. I will unload this piece of junk back to the dealer and buy any other brand but another Pioneer."
+1,A Note about Charles Taze Russell,"It is curious that one one the more significant achievements of ""Pastor"" Charles Taze Russell is omitted above. That fact is that he was the primary founder of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, and the religion now known as ""Jehovah's Witnesses."" No small amount of his theology is controversial in the body of the Church as a whole, as it would be (for different reasons, perhaps) amongst Jehovah's Witnesses."
+1,Please review the sited URL.,"[...]I would not recommend this book. Russell does make some remarkable findings, however, his theology is corrupt and he is a party to a cult."
+2,Foie Gras,"As a California resident who feared the loss of access to Foie Gras mandated in July, I stocked up on Rougie Duck Foie Gras. It is not as good as the product we purchased in Paris and brought back with us in January, but it was all I could find that was affordable. Store in Refrigerator and note the long shelf life. Very tasty."
+1,I used to eat it till I found out how it was made,"diseased yellow pile of tortured meat, that's what it is. I used to eat it... but than I found out how it's made, that's just gross. people are disgusting and will eat raccoon's a* on a stick if it's called a delicacy."
+1,Who eats Fois Gras?,"So, Amazon, you're back to selling whale meat, fois gras, and other gross foods? What gives? Is it because few American's eat it, or even know what it is? And, it's expensive which helps your bottom line. So, why not take stuff American's don't or are forbidden to eat (remember the ban on whale slaughter is now world wide and it makes your selling of it illlegal). People are becoming more informed on a daily basis, and finding this kind of stuff on Amazon is little less than appalling, much less, law disregarding."
+2,Jack and the Giant: A Story Full of Beans,This wonderful book has a great Southwest twist and the illustrations are incredible!
+2,What a book!!,"I am using this textbook in a class and it is a whopper. Wonderful pictures, easy to read, clear colors and understandable. I've been working in prisons for 5 years and this book makes a lot of sense. You ought to read their sections on women in prison and on probation. I loved the parts on geriatric prisoners (old cons) and the death penalty. And it is easy to read. More!"
+2,Long time quilter,I really liked some of the simple quilts in this book. A change from some of the challenging patterns. Brings you back to your roots. Thimnbleberries has always been one of my favorites.
+2,You Don't Need a Math Degree to Understand this,"Chaos is such a visually stunning field of study, since you invariably run into those computer generated figures of Julia sets or random fractal landscapes or cloud formations.But can we get a rigorous, first principles explanation that is broadly accessible to undergraduates with good, but not advanced math preparation? Well, you might consider this recent book. The authors have gone to some length to explain events without appealing to more than simple calculus.Nothing flashy. But you can obtain a good understanding of fractal dimensions, self iterating systems (like a Sierpinski gasket) and noise."
+2,Very good movie about medical students,Very well taken movie that depicts the sacrifices and passion required for medical profession. Background score goes very well with the movie.
+2,VHS tape of Vital signs,"Fun movie, but the tape quality listed as ""NEW"" has faded colors- VHS tapes just don't hold up. Arrived on time and otherwise in excllent condition"
+2,89 chevy s10 single cab,i wanted to know if this will fit my 1989 chevy s10 single cab regular bed please let me know as soon as possible so i can place my order
+2,God's Dawn for Every Darkness,"This is a wonderful, encouraging, faith inspiring book. Well written, concise. Thought provoking, inspirational, devotional. Very good to read on the run or to meditate on. Highly recommended. I have it and am giving it as gifts@"
+1,"Cheap. OK value for $9, but not a cent more.","Poor quality fabric, not soft like flannel should be. But was only $9 and it's for my guest bed, so I guess it's OK."
+1,DISAPPOINTED,I was extremely disappointed with the fabric and color when it came. It is obvious that it is of poor quality but I guess you get what you paid for 10 bucks.The zipper of the plastic cover of one set was broken.I bought 2 queen sheets and I wanted to return both purchases if only I did not have to pay for shipping.Do not buy this!!!! You will regret it.
+1,i got it cheap and it is Cheap !!!,"I did not like the product, but i got it really cheap . This is not a quality product , avoid at higher prices"
+1,Disappointed except for price,"I had high hopes for these sheets even though I got them at a bargain price. They don't have elastic all around, which is a problem with flannels resulting in sheets riding up on the sides. They are also inexpensively made with MANY loose threads and potential for unraveling. They are thin as flannels go. All in all, try to find a better quality sheet.... it's well worth it!!"
+1,Elastic is falling out of the fitted sheets.,"I bought 3 sheet sets, I have noticed on the two queen size sheets that the stitching that holds the elastic in has come apart in several places and the elastic is now falling out. I have only washed these sets two times. I am very disappointed in this purchase."
+1,HOW DISAPPOINTING,"That is all I can say - you get what you pay for is clearly underrated - you buy sheets for under 10 dollars - what on earth was I thinking - well, I got paper thin sheets that I hope make it thru the first washing -will use them as emergency sheets for guests that want a place to crash - will provide toilet seat cover-like protection against the mattress and who knows what it will feel like next to the skin!! Warning - Caveat Emptor!"
+2,Good for the price,I had been looking for a spare set of flannel sheets for my bed. These are not the best but they certainly are good enough. They are a bit thin but soft and warm. I do recommend them.
+1,Shrinkage,"These sheets look as pictured. Following directions to wash prior to using, the flat sheet shrunk to 72"" wide; it is now twin size. Because of the deep pockets in the fitted sheet, it still fits a double bed. They are usable, but barely.Also, since the weight is given in metric, ""heavyweight"" is a misnomer."
+1,"Great Price, But......","I ordered these sheets hoping for that comfy flannel sheet I remembered from the old days. Snuggling under the covers in the Fall and Winter, cosseted by soft sheets. Perhaps, I was too optimistic, given the price.These sheets seem to be fairly good quality, but they don't have that fuzzy softness of flannel. There's really not much nap. They are made of a low thread count sort of jersey fabric. The patterns are good, and they come packaged nicely, but in an era where high thread count sheets are available affordably, these sheets are a disappointment.If you like jersey-type sheets, and you aren't too concerned about the softness right out of the package or the thread count, these could be just right for you. And you can't beat the price."
+1,Seamingly poor quality,"The pillow case seam tore wide open after initial washing (before I even used the set!). I stitched back up and the rest of the set seems fine. Could just be an anomoly, but beware. But then again, they were only $20."
+2,Cozy - great price,"Very deep pockets, so fits a bit loosely on a standard twin, but it's soft and cozy. I actually look forward to sleeping with these sheets! Discounted price is GREAT!"
+1,Wrong sheets,"I don't know if I'm the only one that experienced this problem but I ordered the BLUE FLORAL Paisley set and got some ugly checkered blue design. Looks like a little kids room sheet. I emailed Amazon and they resend another sheet set that looks EXACTLY the same as the wrong one I received before! I'm giving the item poor ratings because Amazon gives you something that's not even shown on the screen (nor in any of the other options that are even sold out). I'm not even sure what they're shipping out, but it's not what's described on the page. If you have this problem, please email Amazon, so I'm not the only one with this complaint. Thanks."
+1,"You get what you pay for, and we didn't pay much :-(","The fit of the fitted sheet is LOUSY - the first night we had it on the mattress, it came off. I guess Amazon sold them cheap to get rid of them.DO NOT BUY THESE!!"
+1,"unusable, avoid it","After 1st wash, even before 1st use. It became unusable: full of tiny cotton balls on the surface; shrank 20% at least; tended break. Note that I did follow the wash direction.Now I have to cut them into pieces and see if they are any good for wiping dirt off my car. It not even worth the return postage."
+1,bad,"got a different pattern and the dye fades on everything even me, even after 5 washings do nor waist your money"
+1,Not really a bargain--terrible sheets,"Dollar store quality. Lovely dark pattern, but it is printed on thin white flannel, not over-printed on blue yarn-dyed fabric, and the stitching on these fairly dark sheets is white."
+1,These sheets will self-destruct...,"The hems on the flat sheet became unraveled after the very first wash, not just in a few places, but the full length on both sides! However the fabric is soft to the touch and the price was insanely low, so I gave it a courtesy second star."
+1,poor workmanship!,"These sheets looked pretty until they fell apart the first time I washed them. How does a sheet fall apart? Well, in this case the raw edges were left exposed in several areas when the hems were put in. The exposed fabric, which is loosely woven to start with, simply unraveled. If you must get these sheets, I suggest you have your sewing machine ready to re-sew all seams and hems before using or washing them."
+1,Flannel Sheets -- Not Recommended,"Even at the incredible Friday sale price of $4.99, I would not recommend these flannel sheets for purchase because of the very poor sewing workmanship. The stitches were very large, and also some of the edges were simply turned over once and sewn with a raw (easy to unravel) edge. The sheet would not hold up well after the first washing. I resewed all the edges of both sheets."
+2,Sheets OK - package/label looks really cheap.,"The sheets seem fine but the packaging looks like something you would see at ""Dollar General"". They come off looking very cheap - not a big deal at all really unless you are giving them as a gift."
+2,My wife loves them!,"Nice set, very soft and comfortable, they are made slightly oversized and fit a thick mattress perfectly.A few strings came off them at first washing, but no unravelling or fraying.an excellent bargain at the $12 they cost me on clearance sale."
+2,One of my all-time favorites,"This movie is not for everyone, but I love the absurd humor. Every character in it is irrational in some way. Where films today would probably mock the characters in a mean way, this film has more of a sad and sweet acceptance of their eccentricities. It respects the courage of human beings who have obviously been damaged by the hardships of life but still continue to muddle through. Just like real life."
+1,Another Warners Archive Collection Bust,"As with They Only Kill Their Masters, another recent purchase, this DVD is from the Warners Archive Collection. Here is the statement from this website concerning this title:Important Note: This film has been manufactured from the best-quality video master currently available and has not been remastered or restored specifically for this DVD and Digital Download release. Click here to preview this film's video quality.Had I realized this fact, I would not have purchased this DVD from Amazon."
+2,great toy,the toy is pretty awsome. it is a lot of fun and really cool. the only problem is that the batteries die really fast.
+1,JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,wow I had the exact same things happen to the one I got for my kid bad motion sensor and bad display. he wanted it so much we tried returning it twice after the third one didn't work even my six year old said forget it. I wish i could have given it a black hole instead of 1 star. JUNK!!!!!!!!
+2,coooooooooooooooooool,"this toy looks really cool, but i think they should make it have better graphics and a better screen."
+2,"Help!In major confusion, WHAT TO BUY???!!!","Please i can't decide. I have NEVER seen, played, or touched an Advanced Pet. At toywiz.com com, they have all the pets you would want. Pet1 ,Pet2 ,progress pet.wHAT TO BUY! I read everything i can to find out. I have $91. I could buy almost all of them. But... which one to buy?! this one sounds okay. I never heard anything about the progress pet. But it sounds so good. So if you are willing to help me, post it on the next review. Then i will decide out of all three, which is the best, and until i find out, i will tell all megaman fans, about the best p.e.t.!!"
+1,This toy is the WORST!,"This toy is the worst! You can't even get past the Password screen to play anything. I got tricked that it was a good toy, but it's not. And I don't want you to get tricked, either. I thought it was a good toy by looking at it in the wrapper, but it wasn't."
+1,The batteries died after less than one day!,"I bought a couple of these for my sons. They love to play with them, but after only a few hours of use, the batteries are dead! This could get really expensive considering the batteries are about $3 each. Also, one thing that gets very irritating is the shaking of the PET that has to be done when you get a ""virus"". Very annoying!"
+1,Expensive Junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"Our 8 year old son ACHED for this toy for his birthday and although we thought it to be expensive junk, we wanted to see him happy. The FIRST one we returned thinking it was broken but soon realized with the SECOND one that we just weren't shaking it hard or long enough. After a week of trying to figure this thing out, the screen has gone fuzzy and even a new battery could not revive it. Even our 8 year old is disgusted and frustrated with the quality of this toy. It is going back tomorrow - at our son's request. If your little boy wants this toy, please show him this review and suggest he pick something else. It's just an expensive disappointment. Please read the review by Diane. She says it so much better than we ever could."
+2,bought 2 and am happy,Here's a tip - don't shake it up and down. Turn the unit upside down so that the back of the unit is facing the ceiling and shake it side to side. My older son (7) uses that method and he can get it to recover quickly and find viruses as easy as pie. I actually took this sucker apart - the motion detection unit is actually a small metal marble that rolls over a circuit board contact - be careful taking it apart tho - its would be easy to lose the marble and then it would never work.The battery has also lasted for us 2 weeks under fairly strong use - he's up to level 16. My yonger son (5) also has one and while he's not as enthralled - no problems.
+2,The Cool Gizmo,"I think the megaman PET is really cool. It is really cool that I can have my very own NetNavi like Lan and Chaud on the Megaman TV show. I get to fight viruses like Lan and enter tournaments once you bet 10 viruses.Then you can battle against rival NetNavis and use battlechips.I also like the fact that you can battle against your friends. The only thing I don't like is that when Megaman loses a battle, it takes a long time to shake him back to full health. But I do a little cheat so I don't have to. The cheat is this. If you are battling a virus and you know you are about to lose, leave the PET alone for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the PET should be turned off by itself. When you turn it back on megaman should be back on the standby screen and the virus should have ran away. Overall I think the PET is very cool."
+1,I hate useless products,"You have to buy most of the battle chips seperatly which leeches your cash in no time, don't bother. Get a Game Boy or a Nintendo DS if you want handheld fun."
+1,Too complicated,The children were happy to play with it but since the electronics was so poor they were very dissappointed and left it on the table
+1,junk junk junk,"it has terrible graphics i mean it is just black and white.also it moves very slow on the screen.that is what little of a screen it has.(...)i say get av gameboygame instead.at least that has decent graphics and isn,t a cheap piece of plastic.overall it is a piece of junk."
+2,MY SOON TO BE NEW TOY,I Cant wait till christmas then i will get my advace pet i seen what it could do so i cant wait.hey does it come with a jack in cord so u could like jack in to ur computer and add stuff.If so that joint is cool right protoman (yep)!!! hheehehehe im 14 years old and i approve this toy to be the best.
+1,peice of garbage!!,Okay this game was pretty fun when I first bought it but after that it just wasnt fun anymore. the thing has no plot but fight viruses and enter tournaments which are VERY hard. Plus there is quite a bit of shaking for an electronic game.
+1,Didn't perform as expected,It doesn't cooperate and isn't very user friendly. It feels like it takes forever of shaking until it finally finds a virus for you to fight. Very annoying...especially when mom is fussing at me to stop shaking it.
+2,People...,"The Plug-In PET is not coming to America. The season of NT Warrior is already over, Axess is airing now. They would have brought the Plug-In to America before the Adanced PET. It wouldn't make sense to make the Advanced PET while NT Warrior is showing, then make the Plug-In while Axess is.The Plug-In is extremely rare. I have one, don't buy it. The battle system is terrible, and the battery dosn't last that long.Either buy this PET, or buy the Progress. I have both. The Progress is the best out of all..."
+2,COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"THIS TOY IS THE BOMB!this toy has the looks, graphics,& the talents!!!even though i have not played it,i think this toy is very,very,very,cool!when i get my PET,i will go bananas!3 questions:1.how many battle chips can you use at one time?2.can you jack in to any thing?3.where can you get battle chips?THATS ALL FOLKS!"
+2,An Easy Way To Play,Hi i got this game by trading my brother for some stuff he wanted and i started playing it and was disipointed cause you have to shake it so much. But luckily i figured out how you can get in battles and stuff without having to shake it at all. But it depends on if you you have a massage chair or not because if you have one you can set your magaman pet on it and it shakes it!!! I was so glad when i figured out how to get in battles without shaking it because my arm was hurting now i find the game real fun. I hope this review helped you see yah.
+2,"So human, so hot","Vickery is certainly the best multi-dimensional male erotic fiction writer today. He is the Anne Rice of [homosexual] male porn.But even more, the humanity and spirituality of his characters [comes] through clearly - their pain, their joy, their search, their honesty, the lies, the hopes, the hot , out-of-control passion - everything else human. I was moved to tears, and compassion, and much, much more. Hot, hot, hot."
+2,Very sexy,I'm not gay or male but I do enjoy Bob Vickery. His stories always gets my juices flowing. I will definitely read more from him.
+2,Nice for uniforms,They have a little bit bigger size . I ordered a medium shirt for my kid and its a little bit big. I haven't wash it yet if this shrinks it will be perfect for him.
+2,material is great,"love shirt goes perfect with tennis shoes the fit is comfortable ,material is soft great price would definely recommend product"
+2,Great product,Looks and fits great! My son is in high school and these are a part of his uniform. He loves them....
+2,excellent lyrics,If your looking for music that is true to life and chills u out on a sunny sfternoon then buy this cd...beautiful voice!
+2,mayhem are the gods of black metal!,"yeah,...this isn't as great as ""mysteriis"",but who cares,...brutal as a really brutal thing,.. buy it,you won't be disanpointed,...hellhammer,maniac,blasphemer and necro putcher,...do i need to say more?"
+2,Mayhem Lives!,"This may be my favourite Mayhem album of all. As opposed to the crude ""deathcrushing"" sound of their early stuff & the atmospheric shred of ""De Mysteriis,"" this album tends more towards technical chaotic black/death metal, really unlike anything else I've heard before. Usually very fast, sometimes atmospheric (all done w/out synths, except for the ambient intro track), and always hellish - every aspect of this music is absolutely insane, and it definitely gives hope for a grim future."
+2,Savage and brutal,"This is a great, great cd. As the first Mayhem release with the current lineup, they came right out of the box with a masterpiece of unanticipated power. Each track is just monstrous in every way; and the production is some of the very best you'll likely ever hear on a black metal release. Note that this contains the first part of their epic full- length release ""Grand Declaration Of War"", so be sure to buy both. You won't be disappointed if raw, seriously dangerous metal is what you're looking for."
+2,The cliches were invented right here,"There are Hammett fans and Chandler fans. I am for Hammett, but Chandler's work remains compelling. The plots are nonsense but the metaphors are the purest gold. The opening scenes of THE BIG SLEEP and FAREWELL, MY LOVELY are delicious every time."
+2,Great Stuff,"Second only to Dashiell Hammett, the works of Raymond Chandler are the best in American crime fiction. Great style with words, intrieging plots, fascinating characters, I enjoy everthing he has written. The Big Sleep is also a wonderful movie with Bogie playing the lead and Bacall the vamp."
+2,Pour the scotch and smoke 'em if you've got 'em,"What I consider one of the greatest descriptive writers in the Western cannon, Chandler can transport you in to old Los Angeles. Every story will make you crave a stiff drink and perhaps even leaving a smell of tabacoo in your clothes. I recomend these stories to people who want to understand LA better because Chandler caught the essence of the city that can even be seen today. Look down the 2nd street tunnel at 2 am and see that barrel of a gun or drive to the Rosebowl and see why he makes reference that there are no sidewalks in that wealthy neighborhood. If you want to learn about noir, there is a reason Chandler is considered one of the fathers."
+2,Chandler joins the ranks of America's elite authors,"The addition of this title and its companion volume, ""Later Novels & Other Writings,"" to the venerable Library of America series makes official what mystery fans have always known: Raymond Chandler is one of the gods of American literature. Following the trail blazed by Dashiell Hammett, Chandler created Philip Marlowe and the set the standard against which all private detective fiction is measured. This two-volume set covers almost the full canon of Chandler's work from early pulp stories to all the Marlowe novels, the screenplay for ""Double Indemnity,"" and essays on the mystery genre plus the usual Library of America goodies such as notes on the text and a chronology of the author's life. In terms of literary inventions, the Wild West cowboy and the hard-boiled PI are this country's only true native sons, and, as such, are deserving of resepct. One of them at least now has it.--Michael Roger"
+1,Pathetic,"I bought this album because I heard a killer version of ""White Christmas"" on a station on Live365. The link pointed me to this album. What a dissapointment! The tracks are half-baked, synth-drenched remakes with none of the swing of the song I heard. Liner notes are non-existant, leading me to wonder if any of the original Drifters even had a hand in this project. Don't waste your money! I did manage to locate the version I heard on Rhapsody on an album called ""Soul Christmas"" on Atlantic Records."
+2,great!,"got this one for my girlfriend, she really likes it a lot so im happy, sometimes sounds a lot like king diamond haha but what can i say it sounds good!"
+1,Not appropriate for 9 yr olds,My very athletic 9 yr old absolutely could not use this - much too hard - returned it.
+1,wrong trikke in box,"I purchased this Trikke thinking that it would be a great surprise for my son on his birthday. When I received the Trikke it was missing two pieces. This Trikke came in a box that didnt match the product. It does not fold down at all which makes it hard to pack for trips etc... I am very dissappointed in this product and Razor company should get a great big slap for false advertising. The advertisment also does not state the weight capacity, its say both kids and adults can enjoy this product. The weight capacity is only 175lbs. It does not come with an owners manual, and there is no tool case. The allen wrenches come in a plastic baggie taped with scotch tape. Very Very disappointed."
+1,not as advertised,"the item description says this is aluminum, but when i received the item, the box says 'solid steel'. very dissappointing! i live by the beach and steel doesn't last long. it was for my son's birthday, now i have to send it back and he won't have his main present!"
+1,Not what we thought,"From pictures, etc., we thought this trike somehow had a means of locomotion - swaying back and forth? My determined child never figured it out, and instructions never hinted to a technique. So, it ends up being a scooter that is not very functional because it's hard to balance on one side and scoot with the other foot."
+2,Classic Soundtracks at their Best!,"This disc is simply gorgeous! I love classic movie scores, and this is one of my favorite collections. The ""Gunga Din"" and ""The Charge of the Light Brigade"" themes are so well done you can imagine each scene from the movie as it is played. These are my two favorite scores in the collection because the various themes are each given their own track. (And I already had the other scores on another compilation!) It really is a must for classic movie lovers!!!!!"
+2,One of my favorites...,"Mr. Pratchett is a very good writer, and while not every discworld novel is a knock out, none have been bad. Of all of his work this is my favorite. I reread it at least every couple of months. Bruthra and Om [pointy horns] spin a tale quite entertaining that keeps me coming back. I only wish Mr. Pratchett had spent more time talking about the librarian/watcher monks. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I do."
+2,"Not at all what you'd expect from fantasy, but...","still well worth reading, whether you are looking for something light to take the edge off a long day at work or something a little heavier to pose a few interesting questions. Small Gods is the only Discworld novel I've read, so I can't compare it to the rest of Pratchett's work, but it grabbed my attention and held it. It's a many-layered book, but Pratchett doesn't force the reader to go any deeper than they feel like. Knowing Latin is an asset in reading (he can come out and say more adult things which he leaves implied in English.) Also, this book doesn't have either a ""British"" or an ""American"" feel, which so much fantasy falls into. Overall, excellent."
+2,The turtle moves!,"My sister read this book aloud to me on a road trip from Seattle to California. It is a work of multilayered artistry to be appreciated from the spiritual to the fantastic. It's also fun and unlike most of Pratchett's books you actually care about most of the characters. Reads well out loud as well. Like many readers here, I see it as the author's pinnacle, the book that he will be remembered for. Here's to immortality, Mr. Pratchett!"
+2,"Good fun, as usual","A really fun book, well worth your time if you like Pratchett. None of our old pals [Rincewind, Gaspode, Vimes, Susan] put in an appearence [other than the guy WHO TALKS LIKE THIS and an old monk with a broom, and they but briefly], but it does add some info to the overall Discworld mythology, and provides some laughs as well."
+2,Do the gods make man or does man make the gods or ....,"I've read quite a few of the Pratchett books, mostly at the insistence of my 13 year old son who loves these novels. This ranks right up there among my favorites, and is intriguing for the allusions to so many of the world's religions. The author is clearly well read, and catching these little references produced many aha! moments, I confess that I even lugged home a compendium on world religion to dig out the paralells and little obscure references - and there is alot more to this book than meets the eye. Well, but in the end, I find myself in complete sympathy with the conclusion, and thus a truly satisfying narrative from start to finish. I should add that this approach to reading this book drove my son absolutely crazy, and in fact taken only at face value, no references or allusions the book is still a great read."
+1,Not Prachett's best by a long shot.,"Terry Pratchett's other books are a lot like well painted homes. There are several layers. ""Small Gods"" is like inviting over your friends to paint. There is one uneven coat of paint and they left masking tape on all of the edging in an unsuccessful attempt to miss it with their paintbrushes. The ending of the book (and middle and beginning too if truth be known) left me with the same vague feeling of dissatisfaction as when I realized that to get the place properly painted I would have to have another seperate group of friends and throw another 'paint party'."
+2,MIGHTY ENDING,"I have to say this: I enjoyed this book from top to bottom. Terry is there all right, with its excelent writing and a very, very odd way of looking at things. Of course, you laugh your eyes out in almost every page, specially with the screams of the shelled God Om and the comentaries of Dydactilus and Urn. And the book has one of the best endings I have read in a very long time. Lets just said:I. Is Godly.II. Respect tortoises over yourself.P.S. If I had the incredible memory of Brutha, surely I would be a prophet, without the requisite of crossing the desert, although maybe not having that much fun."
+2,Great,Even though I am an atheist/agnostic I still appreciated this book for what it was... funny. I particulary liked the philosophers. But the greatest character had to be Om.
+2,"""To not read this is a sin."" Toni VII, verse 4","Whoever read the first page of the book and like the stile of the exposition there must buy the book.There is nothing greater under the sun and on the Disk as well then that. (I can fill that my Gods are suffering because, I'm begining to belive in the book instead of them) But what can I do - it's stronger then me.What can I say (take a look on my e-mail address) It says it all."
+2,The most hilarious in-depth look at religion around!,"Like all other Pratchett novels, this one is extremely witty, sarcastic, and equally intelligent. Let's start a new religion- we'll call it ""Pratchettism"""
+2,An interesting book,"This is the thirteenth book in Terry Pratchett's series on the Discworld--a flat world, supported on the back of four massive elephants riding on the back of a planet-sized turtle, anything hilarious can happen here, and eventually does.Brutha is a novice in the temple of Om, and he thought that things were very settled. And then one day he actually heard the voice of Om. (""Psst!"") It seems that true belief in Om has been declining for years, and as such his power has waned until he found himself trapped in the likeness of a tortoise! But this revelation is going to turn the entire church of Om upside-down...starting with Brutha.Overall, I found this to be an interesting book. As with so many of Terry Pratchett's book, this one is both entertaining and quite thought provoking. As an added bonus, this book marks the first appearance of the interesting History Monks!"
+2,I'm a Terry Pratchett's fan,"Nice critic about inquisition times combined with a great introduction to small gods concept for those not familiar with it. Makes you think about faith while it makes you laugh about everything. If I had not read better Pratchett's books, I would have rated this with a five"
+2,Now consider the tortoise and the eagle.....,"This was one of the best books in the discworld series i ever read. The Great God Om, wanting to stir up the belief of his followers, decides to manifest himself. He has taken the form of very majestic creatures in the past but for some reason that even he cannot understand he has now manifested himself as a two pound tortise and cannot even do proper miricles anymore. Finding himself with only one true believer (the others trusting in the Quisition)he must try to find a way, using this beliver as his prophet, to regain proper godship. This will be no easy task because the only person that believes in him is not even a preist and tends a small vegetable garden..."
+2,A Philosophy Book Encapsulated in Discworld,"I've been reading the Discworld books in order of publication, and this is the first one that diverged from the normal types of stories. This book was a pretty strong expression of Pratchett's religious stance, in my opinion. The humor wasn't as strong as other books, I thought it was almost more of a philosophy book, or a book of opinions on religion. I wasn't sure how to rate this as I enjoyed the views on religion, but thought they would be better written in a non-Discworld novel. For Discworld, I didn't think the storyline was very fitting. I'd probably give it 3.5 stars, but rounded up as well. If you're looking for Discworld humor, I wouldn't choose this book. If you want some views (primarily mocking) on religion, then it's good!"
+2,Hilarious,"The great god Om chooses to speak to the humans of Discworld about their lack of faith, not through an angel, not in the form of a burning bush but in the form of a turtle, and not a GIANT TURTLE, more like a box turtle. Remember the movie Oh God? Now think about trying to convince the world god speaks through a tiny turtle. Yeah, and it just gets better, Sir Terry's wit will leave you in stitches- or maybe in traction when you throw something out of whack laughing."
+2,A must-read for whoever enjoys zany stories and good laughs!,"Terry Pratchett continues the Discworld tradition in fine fashion with Small Gods. Brutha, a lowly, simple-minded novitiate of a mighty religious empire, has just met his god face-to-face. Actually, heel-to-face, because the mighty god Om is really a not-so-mighty tortoise who is out to reclaim his empire -- with Brutha's help"
+2,A+,"the book came really fast and was in great condition, I cant wait to read it i would order from them again for sure."
+1,Missing pages in ebook,"I'm a late comer to Terry Pratchett but have utterly gotten caught up in the world he's created and the incredibly intelligent books. While I greatly enjoy the book itself, I was highly disappointed with the ebook because it is missing numerous pages in the version for the iphone. Unfortunately I passed the deadline for a return. Missing one or two pages is not appropriate but not a big deal. There were at least 4 places that were missing 4-6 pages in the iphone version."
+2,Chelonian Theology,Nobody can discuss serious philosophical issues in hysterically funny ways like Terry Pratchett. Small gods is as intelligent exploration of theology and people's relationship to religion as you'll find but if that's not what you want to take from it you'll have a great time laughing through the book. The Turtle Moves.
+2,"moking religeon! , I like it.",this book should be worshiped as the bilble so that I dont have to go to church. the reason this book was so funny is becouse jokes are funnier writen down.
+1,"Finally, a let down","I have read most of this series with great delight. However, Pratchett finally let me down.It plods along, in no particular hurry to let the reader move on to better things.The humor -- what little there is of it -- is forced. It has the feel of sophomore philosophy majors sitting 'round the Quad on a Saturday night, dateless and full of mockery. It is kind of sad.Far from one of his best. PYRAMIDS, any of the series having to do with the Watch or the wondrous three witches -- you will enjoy those far more.This one droops as limply as an Ayn Rand novel."
+1,"Interesting Ideas, Poor Presentation","While the ideas that lay the framework for this book are solid, everything else is lacking.The humor is forced, awkward, and on occasion plagarized. A nearly verbatim quote from a Monty Python sketch stands out in my mind.The plot is slow and seldom rivetting. The only thing that kept me turning the pages at some points was my search for the origin of the ""REMIND ME AGAIN HOW THE HORSE-SHAPED ONES MOVE"" quote.The character development is poor. The main character, Brutha, makes a sudden transition from a bumbling idiot to a sagely leader-of-men and bargainer-with-gods. I wasn't convinced.The ideas, however, are the salvation of this book. Read it if you have a good imagination...you'll need it to make up a new story around the concept Pratchett so poorly utilizes."
+1,simply not that funny,"The last line of my review comes first:If you do not find church humor and church-esque situations (including a lot of parodying of church ideology and customs) funny, either due to inexposure (like me) or too much exposure (fundamentalism), this book is NOT for you.And now the review:I love Terry Pratchett - he is my favorite author of all time. And I picked up this book hoping it would become one of my favorites.The fact is, I didn't find much in this book that was funny.This novel moves along at a snail's pace, in terms of the plot and the humor. The chief reason for my disillusionment is that Pratchett includes a LOT of church analogies into the novel. The characters are all church characters. And the god is not so godly. Over half of this book came across as a particularly long and pointless conversation between a dullard and his favorite stuffed animal.Overall, I wish I'd had a review that had warned me thusly:(last line of the review)"
+1,a disgrace to religion,"although this book was an intentional attack on organized religion of the past, i thought that it went to far in trying to humor the audience. In light of this book being fiction, Pratchett still wanders a little far into even joking about something that is as important to millions of people as a supreme power.even so, the comedy good throughout. the characters were a little shallow at times, and my own obsession with imagery in fantasy novels (see Guy Gavriel Kay), made me feeling a bit disappointed in such a huge phenomenon as Terry Pratchett."
+1,Zzzz...,"In my opinion, the worst book in the series. I read this book through just because I did not want to waste my spent money.do only buy it if you are a HARDCORE Discworld Fan."
+2,Helpful,I purchased this book because I was writing a novel about the Native Americans who lived in the Finger Lake region f New York State. The book was helpful as far as gaining some insights into the life styles of these people. I really was not reading this book for its entertainment value.
+2,Grandma loves it,We have some native roots and my grandmother found this book fascinating. I bought her several Iroquois books from Amazon as a Christmas gift and she loved them all. She keeps calling me to tell me about them.
+2,Shakespeare criticism - a historical survey and sampler,"Halliday's excellent introduction makes a historical survey of Shakespeare criticism . Halliday claims that new perceptions of Shakespeare were developed at fifty year intervals starting with his his contemporaries, then with Dryden in the Restoration, Pope in the Augustan Age, Johnson in the Age of Reason, and Coleridge in the Romantic Age. One of the surprising revelations is that it is only with Coleridge that Shakespeare is written and thought about primarily as a poet. It is Coleridge who too lays waste the conception that Shakespeare was a wild , careless genius with little concern for the artistic construction of his work.The second part of the work contains brief selections of criticisms about the individual plays.I found this work provides a sense of the overall development of Shakespeare criticism from its inception to the mid- twentieth century.A valuable work."
+1,The worst mess ever,"DO NOT ORDER THIS PRODUCT!!! This was delivered in three boxes and was bound by plastic wrap. Once out of the box, the three layers were cut with what looked like pinking shears and were horribly uneven. This was NEVER a mattress that sold for 999.00 ... When I tried to return it All Sleep was helpful at first but I could not package the layers to send. While trying to come up with a solution to the shipping problem, the UPS labels they sent to me expired and now they will not return any emails or calls. WORST SERVICE AND PRODUCT EVER!"
+1,"Awful, at best","Wow, this is one of the most useless ""books"" I have ever read. Based on the title, one would expect some sort of insight into a career search. I found this book to be no help at all. It looks like the author lifted a few job ideas from the government job handbook and wrote a bad Clif's Notes for them. If you want guidance, please do not waste your time and money on this drivel. I agree with the previous reviewer.... I feel sorry for anyone that actually paid for this book."
+1,Spend your money better,This book is a total waste of money; it is only useful for lighting up the BBQ. The only one to make (plenty?)of money out of this book is the writer. Do not be discouraged by the title!. This is not a serious book.
+1,Measurements????,"Since I can't get Babies R Us to write me back, I thought I'd try this. What are the measurements of this valance? Length? Width? Anyone who can offer this information would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!"
+2,This movie is Funny,I really liked the part when John Candy was at the firing range. This movie is one of Candy's greatest.
+1,AWFUL!,A really horrible movie! Not funny. Poorly made. Much of it was incomprehensible. Production quality was poor. Video manufacturing quality is poor. AVOID THIS CLUNKER!!!
+1,Incredibly bad,"Even for someone who likes bad movies and can sit through most troma films, this movie is too terrible to watch. Despite numerous attempts, I've never managed to sit through it once."
+1,tbone,thought this was a cd by the group pieces of a dream. you put it with their cds. not what i wanted.
+2,the best of anastacia,"this would be a good time for america to wake up and embrace this tremendously talented singer. how this woman is not as successful in the usa as she is in europe is beyond me. so many great songs here. from the dance/pop/r+b of her first two albums, to the rock influenced hits from her third album. this is a great way to catch up if you've missed out on anastacia.also includes ""everything burns"" with ben moody from evanesence and her gorgeous duet with italian superstar eros romazotti, ""i belong to you"""
+2,Anastasia Rocks,The CD is great. Every song has its own personality and that makes the entire CD very diverse. I especially love the mixes on the second disc.
+2,FABULOUS! A MUST FOR ANASTACIA FANS!,FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS!! This CD has all the songs I love from miss Anastacia. She is so fantastic and deserves more recognition in the US. SPROCK ON ANA!!any USA Anastacia fans please contact me at Anastacia.The_Voice@yahoo.com
+1,Fanatical,"My nutritionist (who is a celiac) asked me to burn this book! The advice is fanatical. Throw away your non-stick cookware, plastic containers and wooden spoons because they are contaminated. Pleassse!"
+1,The Gluten-Free Bible,"There are serious inaccuracies in this book that can cause a great deal of stress for a celiac. The section on medications with gluten is especially troubling as it causes someone who thought they were safe to worry for no reason. Most troubling is her treatment of the risks of cancer. Her treatment is both superficial, incaccurate and unrealistic. First she says that the risk is the same whether you maintain a gluten free diet or not. Then she says that the only thing you can do about it is to not worry about it. Her discussion of picking food out of a sandwiches is poor advice. In one section she understands the problems of cross contamination, yet doesn't seem to understand that picking apart food is more of a risk than using a toaster. Finally, her flip advice about how to avoid answering questions is ridiculous. Why not be honest instead of avoiding the questions. It's up to the person as to how many details they want to give. But avoiding the issue is not the answer."
+1,"Great attitude, if only the info was great...","Although Jax presents the gluten free lifestyle with a great attitude, anyone serious about the diet knows that it isn't this easy. The hard info that Jax gives in this book is outright wrong and could be very dangerous to some one new to the diet. She needs to loose the casual approach and get real about being truly gluten free."
+1,"Do not hear, do not obey...","If you have a mild to moderate gluten intolerance, you can MAYBE follow this book's advice and be safe. If you have full on Celiac Disease, you will find yourself sick in a single digestive cycle!Jax's information is lacking, out of date, and incorrect. I obsessively research foods, medicines, ingredients, and restraunts so as to be able to join my friends and family in their dinners, and my research shows Jax to be woefully incorrect. I'm encouraging my local booksellers to not carry this any more, and I encourage the discerning readers amoung you to take great care. If you want the feel good stories, read the feel good stores. Don't take the feel bad advice."
+1,Irresponsible!,"What in the world was Jax Peters Lowell thinking when she wrote Chapter 17, ""Rx for Health""? I cannot begin to express the fear and anxiety I felt when I saw Celebrex named as a drug that contains gluten. I stopped taking it immediately and began searching for a gluten-free alternative. I was so upset that all of my efforts as a celiac to live gluten-free were being undermined by my Celebrex. I had thought it was gluten-free! I found the website that Lowell mentions on page 394, Glutenfree Drugs.com, hoping to find a gluten-free alternative pain medication. Imagine my relief at seeing Celebrex on the list. I contacted Pfizer....no gluten! I Googled gluten and Celebrex.....NO Gluten! There are many responsible guides for celiacs. Lowell's book is certainly not one of them!"
+1,Socialite celiac,"Although this book had good information, it had to be ferreted out. It did not give enough day to day living details. I seldom go to cocktail parties, eat caviar or have business lunchs. The restaurants we patronize do not have reservations, most of the time do not have chefs.The author came across as a spoiled socialite with a 6 figure income and no children. She had a snit because the hostess did not cater to her every whim. She demonstrated rude behavior that I would not have tolerated.I would have prefered she give me good information on common occurances on living the 'real' life."
+1,Poor Information for Celiacs,I found areas of this book that contained information that would make individuals needing to lead a gluten free life style ill. There were several poor suggestions in this book and also poor information regarding some of the products mentioned as NOT being gluten free that are!There are great books out there to help Celiacs! This is certainly *not* one of them.
+1,new celiacs need to read with caution,"While there is much good information and insightful stories in this book, there is also some information that is just inaccurate and/or very disputed within the celiac community. If you are a newly diagnosed celiac, please read this book with caution and refer to other sources. Danna Korn's books (Wheat-free, Worry-free and Kids with Celiac) are very factual and well researched. Tania Pineo"
+2,A must read for barn lovers....,"I was enchanted with this fascinating book on barn conversions. Barns are great relics from our past, conveying a sense of history, but many have been ruined by weather, time, and neglect. I didn't realize how many creative architects and owners have made barns useful for both residential and commercial use through renovation and restoration. The intrinsic character of these old barns brings an integrity and charm rarely seen in new construction. In many gorgeous illustrations, Rooney describes the history of barns, their adornment (who knew that it was all because of a 9th century pope that there are so many roosters on weathervanes?), and their use as gorgeous residences and fascinating commercial and establishments - including an architectural office, inns, and even a funeral chapel. One entrepreneur even used several to develop an office complex. If you love barns and if you like to see the past preserved in the present, you will love this book."
+2,cuts to the heart,"It seems the earned province of Canadian women writers to cut to the heart of gender, race, and class privilege. In the title piece (I would not call it a story in the traditional character/plot sense) Schoemperlen explores a series of intangibles, among them faith, prayer, and hope, and very subtly weaves them into an indictment of middle class privilege. In a later story, ""Count Your Blessings (a Fairy Tale)"" Schoemperlen, in a twist reminiscent of the best Roald Dahl stories, cuts the heart out of the woman who has everything and is still unhappy. These stories are well-written, and are accompanied by clever old woodcut clip art. But unlike many short story collections, this is not an ""easy"" book, for the reader, and I suspect, for the author as well. The book jacket describes her work as ""electric""--the prospective reader would do well to remember that electricity can shock as well as enlighten."
+2,magic under a microscope,"After reading Schoemperlen's Language of Love I couldn't wait to read her new book. I was NOT disappointed. All of the magic and insight and wonder and irony is there. Later when I took a walk on the beach, everything seemed magnified. The sun and a grain of sand were suddenly about the same size and equally amazing."
+2,Quality Product,Pro - Product is of the highest quality. Con - I'm looking for rivets to fit this unit and can't find them!! Amazon do not carry them.
+1,"missing pieces, no response from company","I needed this for a small repair job , but thought it would be useful to have around for years to come. I ended up returning it because parts were missing and the company never responded when i contacted them on their website.A note in the box requested that issues be resolved by contacting the company rather than returning the item, which I tried to follow, but when they don't respond to contact through their website, what is one to do but send the tool back?you can use this tool to repair your broken canondale road shifter bosses (on the downtube). just replace the easily broken bar with a slightly larger hole and a couple of m5 rivnuts and you're good to go. you can also easily install water bottle cages to any sheet of metal you can drill a pair of holes in."
+1,Veclo stap to large,"I like everything about these shoes except the velco stap is enormous and overpowers the entire front of the shoe. My son looks like he is wearing orthopedic shoes, I had to return them he just looked way to goofy"
+2,POID review,The book was new and in perfect condition. The price was well below that of many competitors. It was sent in a timely manner. I would gladly buy from this company again.
+1,On second thought,"I left a review criticizing GrapeVine for not putting the fact that this is a DVD-R. On second thought and second viewing I believe that though the DVD-R format SHOULD be mentioned in the product description, this is probably the only way that rare films that can never hope to see commercial release can be made available. The print is not great, but I've seen worse and been able to enjoy the film. So sorry GrapeVine."
+2,David,"In this unique conbination of biography, commentary, & devotional, Arthur Pink offers an intimate view of the many sides of David. The shepherd, the soldier, the king and the sinner are revealed in a way that cuts to the heart of life's greatest problems."
+2,Fantastic. Up close and personal. Scripturally accurate.,Doesn't get much better than this. What a blessing I have recieved from Pink's expositional approach to this great King's life.
+1,"Beyond Poor ! Poor, Poor ,Poor, Poor !","When I ordered the book it was listed as ( like new ) Hog Wash ! the inside of the book was high lighted with yellow lighter and ink pen from beginning to end , there is hardly one page that is not completely marked up. What the heck ? I bought the book for a gift ( one the best book on the planet by the way ) the book is an heirloom, I was very disappointed , the delivery time was good, but the condition of the book is just crap. For me there is no way to correct this at this point, I needed it by this coming Friday... absolute disappointment !Dan Hall"
+2,Stunning!,"Zelia and her crack band celebrate a yearlong alliance by recording one of their ""rehearsals"" at the Cultural Center in Rio. Beautifully filmed and edited (except for some frontal shots of Zelia where the camera seems to shake), this DVD was recorded one years after the CD of the same name. It's fascinating to hear how the songs evolved after a year of working together. So many highlights, I can't even begin...but will simply mention that Zelia is in top form and wearing a beautiful dress!Just check it out--you'll be glad you did! Maravilhosa!!!Beleza, Zelia!!!!!"
+2,Zelia Duncan,"This is an excellent DVD. The music is fantastic, the singer is great and the musicians are the best. I highly recommend it!"
+1,Where's the instructions,"Was a little tricky without instructions but I figured it out....however, will not work on the bike as the brackets are too thick to slide over the wheel bolts and leave enough room for the frame to be reattached. Returning it"
+2,Bike Basket,"Good quality overall. The braket for the stem didn't fit my application, so I improvised, and mounted it behind the seat over the rear fender and low. Holds stuff."
+2,Behind the Eyes,A darker side of Amy. Probably written and recorded when her marriage was falling apart. Very insiteful.
+2,Behind the Eyes Amy Grant,"Hello, this CD has some good songs on it too. I like she sounds on this one. It has some happy songs on it."
+2,One of Amy's best pop albums...,"This is a sad and thoughtful album, indeed, and Amy writes one of the saddest songs on this album (Missing you). Many of the songs are about unrequited love, marriage, and hardships in life. This album def. reflects Amy's feelings on her marriage to Gary Chapman, and her love for Vince Gill. It is a beautiful, heartfelt album from a beautiful singer. Buy it if you like Amy's previous pop albums, or if you like sad songs (Which I do!)Choice tracks:Nobody homeCry a river,Leave it all behind,Missing you,The feeling that I had,Somewhere down the road."
+2,Refreshing new material by Amy Grant,"Behind the Eyes is slightly different from Amy's two previous releases; BTE is more mature and it gets better and better the more one listens to it. ""Turn This World Around"" is my favorite on the CD, but the rest of the material is also great."
+2,Odd that this is my favorite...so you know it has to be good,"I'll keep it short since I want to go eat my lunch. Out of the hundreds (at least) of CDs I've listened to, this is my favorite of ALL TIME. Which is weird, because I don't have any other Amy Grant albums, and I'm actually not interested in any other albums by her. So you know there has to be something great about it. I heard this album, and promptly went out to buy it. I went on a cross-country train trip by myself last summer, and this CD was a great one to have while I looked out at America flying past my window and thought about life. I don't mean to sound dramatic or over-the-top, but this CD affects me in a way that VERY few other albums do. It trancends the normal music world."
+2,Great CD!,"I think that this is a great album. My personal favorite song on it is ""Like I Love You."" Probably the most popular song on it is ""Takes a little time."" My friend is crazy about that song! You should buy this CD!"
+1,Not SYNC with the spirit of Amy Grant,"All the songs give you that ""uh, yep,,,right,,,ok"". If ya face facts,,,,Amy is due out for a ""Best of"" to make up for the really BAD songs lately she has produced that were not hits. Remember Journey's off songs,,,,,simuliar here with Amy Grants,,,,,,I have owned her entire collection to date and ""Heart of Motion"" CD is SO vastly superior to the rest of her CD's. I have loved the ""Angels"" song on the ""Straight Ahead"" Album for instance but not much else. You will not find this spirited type song on this album. She lost it"
+1,Depressing!,"I own all of Amy Grant's other CD's and this is the worst! This album is so depressing, it makes sense when you realize that her marriage was on the rocks at the time. I find it amusing that she puts out one of her worst albums ever and her ex-husband (Gary Chapman) puts out one of his best. It seems like she is trying to break out of the ""Gospel & Pop"" mold that made her. I bet she does country (with Vince Gill) next."
+1,NOT GOOD,"Who does she think she is? Amy Grant has been singing for years and years and still no one sees what she's doing? First she gets everyone thinking she's a Christian singer so she doesn't get as much opposition and more positive attention. Then she gets secular and fools those who are too blind to see. If you think ANY of her music will draw you closer to God it won't, and NO MATTER WHAT don't get this CD!"
+1,Beware: this is a bootlegged/pirated video,"If you paid for this product, you overpaid. Granted, the original, out-of-print dvd of The Bikini Carwash Company sells for exorbitant prices, so my suggestion is to just download it for free through torrents and cut the video pirates and video scalpers down to size. If anything, buy the European PAL version, which is also uncut and uncensored, and available on the North American Amazon as well."
+2,Godd film for when you're in the mood for hotties!,"No one in this film would ever win an academy award for anything, no would the film itself. That aside, you'd have to look long and hard to find a film with more T&A (good stuff) than this ones got. The movie itself and the dumb plot are childishly enjoyable. One of the most hillarious elements is the carwash owner who seems to be immune to any type of testosterone attacks despite the fact that he's got scantily clad(or not!) women running around all over the place waiting for the chance to have sex! One hillarious film."
+1,don't even bother,"this is by far one of the worst step 2 prep materials ever! the questions on this CD ROM were random, poorly written, and testing very obscure material, certainly material inappropriate for the step 2 level. as an example, drug X effects which part of the electron transport chain? oh my, that's going way back into first year med, which in not what step 2 is about. we all know step 2 is for clinical applications of what we've learned as third year meds, and i can honestly say that this CD does not test these types of things. it was extremely frustrating trying to go thru the CD and ""give it a chance"" but i just couldn't take it anymore! try the NMS series or the A&L ERT if you want some computer practice, this exam master stuff doesn't cut it."
+1,Not worth all that money,"The content does not simulate the actual USMLE and there are so many nagatively phrased questions and also, most of the questions are never asked as for as my step1 experience goes."
+1,Don't waste your money on this,The most unpractical cd i have ever used.A complete waste of money nothing but absurd questions on anatomy and phsiology in step 2
+1,Exam Master. for the USMLE Step 2,"I hate this CD , it was waste of money and I wish I could refund my money ( 89 USD + S&H, I bough it directly from the publisher) I am absolutly agree with the rest of the reviewers. questions are not even close to USMLE step 2 format. whoever wrote those questions I am sure that had no idea about USMLE at all since the questions are about any thing but USMLE step 2. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME ON THIS CD 7 insted try to read NMS REVIEW multiple Q ( it is bible of USMLE step 2 )."
+1,Don't waste your time or money,"This CD is very much UNLIKE step 2. I don't know who wrote the questions on this program, but they clearly were not familiar with usmle format or usmle content. In agreement with the other reviews, the questions were totally random and kind of off the wall. If they have the audacity to charge 59.00, they should at least live up to the price tag. You are better off using the practice CD that USMLE gives you for free."
+2,best book I've read in past 5 years,"scholarly, well-researched, often humorous look at development of human notions of what is sacred and how it became so."
+2,good value,"if you are a construction guy a straight edge is critical, they are sometimes hard to find at a good price/quality. this one fit the bill and fits [tightly] in my stabilla 8' case with a level."
+2,"DELL E207WFP 20.1"" Digital/Analog TFT Flat Panel Monitor","Just a grea product from Dell! I never regret purchasing this lcd monitor though my 17 inch CRT which this replaced was truly sharp. This lcd is totally comparable in sharpness which is a plus when editing your digital pictures. It being flat makes you take back very much needed space, of course. If you only have analog connector on your pc you will still find this lcd okay. I installed a pc card with digital connector on my pc thus allowing its signal to stay digital (versus the pc converting its signal to analog so you could use your crt monitor which is of course analog). With this size, I tend to watch my dvds here than on my 50 inch Regza flat TV."
+2,Dell E207WFP Monitor,"This monitor, when it first came out, received rave reviews and I have not been disappointed. Since first buying it a few years ago, I have since added two additional ones as well. I would recommend this monitor to anyone looking for a older model that performs well."
+2,The King sits on his 70's Throne and I LOVE IT!!!,"I've always LOVED this LP and it is one of my All Time Favorites! Lots of Great Soul Music: In The Name, Green Power (MUST HEAR), Dancing In The Street. Some Solid Rockers: Title Track, Midnight Special. Plus a couple of Richard's Over The Top Monologues: Joy To The World (++MUST HEAR++)and Born On a Bayou. In addition, ther is a couple nifty covers: The Way You Do The Things You Do, Brown Sugar, and the magnificent - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry -. I just think this album is FUN. ""King Of Rock and Roll"" gets alot of medicore/negative reviews and I think folks just miss the boat... Would I start my LR Collection here? No. Is it over-produced? Yes. Does it at time sound ""cartoony""? Yes, but if you dig the wild/crazy Little Richard of the 70's - you will eat this album up!!!"
+1,What's on it,"Who would buy it not knowing what is on it, is there any new material, is there a better version of music than previously released, how many, etc., etc. You've got to tell us something - give us a reason to buy it - give us a few short pieces to listen too! King indeed; he's pretty good but the King has been dead awhile (notwithstanding the occasional phantom sighting) and the remaining living creators of original rock and roll - Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry are very much alive and touring and in Jerry Lee's case still recording great music.I'll take a look at buying this if I can see and hear what it is!Jimp.s. sorry for the 1 star but ..."
+1,Hard Times,"I picked up Hard Times preparing to enjoy it since Charles Dickens is my favorite author. While not going so far to say that I was disappointed,I will say that it was the first Charles Dickens novel that I almost felt like not finishing. Not only is the plot rather humorless, but the characters are charmless and almost uninteresting. If it hadnt been written by Dickens then I may have liked it better but as it was it did not have any of Dickens usual charm and humor."
+1,A Horrible Mess of Incoherent Words,"This book was terrible! Half the characters did not have an ending and no main character is apparent. Then again, I'm a freshman in high school and may be a little inexperienced to judge so harshly. I personally dislike Dicken's wordy style of writing because it's easy to get lost. If you like Dickens, and you don't mind his writing style I'm sure you would probably disagree with me. I'll give it a two."
+1,Death by verbosity,Charles Dickens did for the art of literature what the 80's did for music: Made it intolerable and robbed it of any beauty. The Dicken's aesthetic of excessive description drives the reader to tedium and makes him wish that Dicken's was payed for every word he saved instead of every one he wrote. His knack for wrapping up loose ends in a nice neat conclusion is overshadowed by the time and effort it takes to reach that point
+1,Soot-covered Sentimentality,"Any Dickens book can be summarized in two words: coal and suffering. I was forced to read this weepy piece of high-strung emotional swill in high school. Dickens lacks the punch and anger of Zola's sweeping ""Germinal"". For the best critique of Dickens, read ""Against Nature"" by Joris-Karl Huysmans. The high schools of America would be better off trashing their Dickens paperbacks and reading something with real value, like Lewis Carroll or the Marquis De Sade, both masterful storytellers of the absurdity of authority. Plus both Carroll and Sade are a lot funnier than the ever-serious monotony of Dickens. Do yourself a favor, steer clear of all those Dickens books in the bookstore and curl up with a nice volume of Sade."
+2,Dark and rich,"Dickens' shortest novel is an attack on utilitarianism, the squelching power of schools and factories to eliminate joy from life among the rich and poor alike. (Dickens perhaps prefigures Orwell with his Coketown of horror.) While some of the business about labor unions is unsuccessful, the love/despair story of Louisa Gradgrind is superbly rendered. A very good novel for those unsure of themselves in life!"
+2,"not his best, but pretty good","It's the way things happen, not the pizzazzy prose or the dialogue, that sets Charlie up to be read by every high school student alive. While not hideously exciting to the modern reader, there is a lot to be gleaned from this compassionate narrative about the unhumanness of the modern world."
+2,The complexity of Dickens,"""Death by verbosity"" describes the critic's failure not Dickens'. There are no such things as neat conclusions in Dickens, note the several rewrites of the the final chapter of ""Great Expectations"". Dickens expanded the concept of character in the novel to embrace the socially situated type as a means of understanding the relationship between society and the individual. This helped to forge a self-conciously social literature and thereby making the link between art and politics textually explicit."
+1,"Boring, Dull, one of the worst books ever written","This book was a total waste of my time. don't get me wrong though im a very avid reader but, DAG!! was Dickens intending for his book to be so boring or did it just mistakenly happen. The characters were hard to understand and so was the plot. ONe character in particular got on my last nerve: the circus person (can't remember his name because it was just that unimportant). He talked with a lipse which was hard to read."
+2,Great Nariation but not that good of a book.,"This audio rendition of Charles Dickens Hard Times features the renowned voiced of Paul Scolfeild, distinguished British actor. I found the narration to be very well done and it helped me get into the story but I have to say that I did not find the story to be a classic. There is not too much depth to the characters and the pace of the story seems to go too fast. All in all a decent book, perhaps worth while listening to it, but not one of the greats of world literature."
+1,Underwhelmed,"This is not Dickens at his best. No offence to the narrator, who does a good job but I think the story itself is rather boring. Especially when compared with his classics ""Great Expectations"", ""A Christms Carol"" and ""A Tale of Two Cities""."
+2,"A good, clean book","For my English class, I read Charles Dickens' ""Hard Times."" I chose this book because I have read several of Dickens' works, and I have enjoyed them. I find his works good, thought-provoking books that are free of cuss words, violence, and lusts. I think this book was a realistic account of what life was like in the early nineteen hundreds. I was glad that Mr. Gragrind came around in his thinking and realized it is okay to have fun. I am also glad of how the book ended. I was glad to see that justice was preserved. Overall, I think this is a good book, and I would suggest that you read it. I enjoyed it."
+1,Zzzzzzz,"I found Hard Times to be a particularly boring novel. I also purchased the matching audiobook which I listened to on a long drive. There should be a warning label! The darn thing puts you to sleep faster than listening to Stephen Hawking all day...anesthetized! Why not one star? I like Dickens, what can I say?"
+2,Hard Times...,"I liked the service and it got here very quickly, but the book itself really needs to be laminated almost if you actually want to use it, otherwise it looks very used, very soon."
+2,Beautiful blouse!,"I love this blouse! It's nicely cut and quality material. Unfortunately for me I ordered the wrong size and mine isn't available so I have to return it. I'm usually very disappointed in quality when I order clothing online, but risked it and took another chance. I was happily pleased! Plus this is made in the USA, which is very hard to find. I received a little National catalog with the blouse, that I plan to use. Just sad I can't keep this beautiful red blouse..."
+1,Worst. Movie. Ever.,"This is the worst movie ever made. A bold statement, I know, but true nonetheless. It is 80 minutes of your life that you will never get back. The only reason I kept watching is because I told myself: ""Self, there is no way a movie could be this bad. I am sure that they will wrap it all up at the end."" WRONG. The story tried to be some sort of moralistic tale about the dangers of being self involved, but in reality it is a warning of the dangers of hiring a bad director. Please do not watch. And if you do - for the love of all that is quality movie making - DO NOT PAY THE $22 that amazon is charging.Note: The first scene involves a man ripping open his back to pull out an organ. I found this scene ironic because later in the movie I was considering ripping out my own eyeballs."
+2,Better then the last.,It had more challenges and characters then the 1st Maximum Impact. The original Japanese language makes it better for the fans of the series.
+1,more of the same,"It's *another* King of Fighters game. Don't we already have enough of these already? It's not like this one is drastically different from the other ones.It's basically the same game as all the other King of Fighters but with a 2006 date attached to the title name, which means people will notice it, realize it's brand new, and buy it immediately. Why do we continue to be tormented like this? In a world already loaded with more than enough tournament fighters, I have just this to say- FIND SOMETHING ELSE."
+2,Great!,"This game is awesome! If you are looking for a really nice and very addicting playstation 2 game that will never make you bored! I would highly recommend this game! The 3d action, and great quality makes this game outstanding, and for Amazon's very low price, this is a must have!"
+2,Nice Album from West Coast!,"Good Production,With tons of most loved West Coast Gangsta Rapper support,Snoop Dogg, DPG, RBX, Ras Kass, Kokane, Suga Free Ice Cube....etcStrong West Coast Line up!!!All songs is very good!One of the album that you should purchase for you west coast collections!"
+2,Alittle More Of This and Alittle less of That,"Bad Azz is dope and getting better everytime i hear him, however in my opinion its his beats and track selection that will halt his progress in terms of album sales and flava. His first album was good but suffered the same as this album in the fact that there are too many tracks that sound the same because they are so laid back and really lacking alittle liveness or crunkness even though this maybe the style of beat Bad Azz chose because he describes ghetto struggle so well. The best tracks are 'Streetz Illustrated', 'Wrong Idea' and 'How We Do It' with afew others close behind. If Bad Azz can include afew more tracks like these on his albums then he will start to really shine. Buy this album still, because the good tracks are Phat!!!"
+2,Real Tight,A real tight C.D. In my opinion two times better than his original with better production and better lyrics. A couple of tracks were sleepers but without a doubt worth picking up when you see it.
+1,I dont feel it,"Im not feelin this album. I always liked Bad Azz along with all the other LBC and DPG rappers,,, I thought his ""word on the streetz"" album was good,,,, but I just dont feel this album. In my opinion the best song is ""wrong idea"" which as you know is also on the last meal album from snoop dogg, and it isnt a real great track..... so that doesnt say a lot for this album"
+1,Down right aweful,"I picked this up second hand a couple of weeks ago and I would have been happier to leave it behind. This sounds like a album that producers decided to off load there average beats to, to cash in on some extra doe. Now I dont look at raps as being the issue on rap albums as the raps should only be taken in as an over throw to the beats. The west coast is all about the groove of the music and the rappers slicking there rhymes over the top in mesmeration to these beats. How any of the rappers that feature on this album does this beats me or are they like the producers just cashing in. The good tracks as few as they are on this arnt even that worth repetitive listens. Sorry Bad Azz but if your style incourages beats like this then your crossed off my list."
+1,Save your money,"This is a 6 x 4.5 x 0.5 inch book that is basically the federal rules with SOME objections. So far the description doesnt sound so bad right? But then throw in that this tiny little booklet is $35.00 bucks. If you buy this, and some of you will, you will be shocked at how tiny this book is with large print running you 35 bucks. I got a required book on the federal rules and a book on objections that total $70.00 and both on their own are worth more than this. Get something else if you can. The books I purchased instead of this are below.[...]"
+2,The Safe Place,"This story broke my heart. I could not put this book down until I read the whole story. I am amazed at what this child had to go through before someone recognized that she was dyslexic and needed help in order to learn to read. It made me wish that every child had a place they could go where they felt safe and cared about, where no one would make fun of them because they could not read or write or do math, skills that most children take for granted. It made me realize that schools should provide every child a place to go where they felt safe and cared about, a place such as the resource room and teacher as described in this story. It also made me realize how important it is that teachers learn to recognize signs of dyslexia in children in their classrooms and bring it to the attention of appropriate school personnel. This is a wonderful book that I would highly recommend for teachers, parents, and educational/school psychologists to read."
+2,A delighted Teen,"Hey,Jake here. I've watch all the Megaman series from the time I was 6. When the new Megaman NT Worrior series came out I had to watch at least one episode. After that I was hooked. Ever since then I've been waiting for a PET to come out. This toy is the coolest. It lookes exactly like the ones on the show. The battle chips are great too. The only thing I can say is bad is that it olny comes with three chips and as of now there is no way of getting any, unless u buy a figure (...), you can get 1 battle chip per figure. Other than that this is one of the best toys I've seen in a while."
+2,Possibilities in the Future,"Although the PET's are an interesting concept, perhaps you (the customer) should wait until something more hi-tech such as one with a laser pointer acsess and the Net Nabby actually communicates with you. There would also de much better graphics. This computing power isn't feesable now, but if you wait it'll be worth it."
+1,are you kidding me?,"I have 2 boys and several nephews. I know about and buy a lot of toys for boys. This is by far the biggest piece of junk that I have come across in a long time. The graphics- very poor. The overall ease of use and entertainment value- also very poor. This reminds me of the ""electronic"" happy meal games. I bought two PETs and both were defective and had to be returned to the store. The PET launches into battle mode via a motion sensor which is activated when you shake the PET. Both units I bought had defective motion sensors, no amount or variation of shaking would consistently launch battle mode. Also one unit had defective graphics, showing just black jiggling specks. Most of the reviews on this product are by eager boys who WANT a PET but don't have one yet and they are giving it high ratings. Trust me boys (and parents), this is not worth $30. As I said, a sonic game from a happy meal will be more satisfying and functional than this."
+2,Megaman PET,This toy is so cool its the best toy I have ever had and i'm 11I think evryone should get one so there would be alot of kids you could battle with
+2,cool!!!!!!!!,the pet is preety cool its a nice sise and also if u want great game exp. buy more battlechips i cant give this toy 5 stars becuse when u die u need to shake it which is retadrded when i bought it at first i thought it would be a load of crap now i know that and if u buy it i want u to know
+1,don't buy,"I got this for my 8 year old son because he loves hand held games. He played it the 1st day he got it, but it was difficult, involved alot of shaking. I also had to take it apart because he pressed the reset button & it stopped working at all. We put it away for awhile & the next time he tried to use it, no battles, no matter how much we shake, it is useless now. How can they make such junk?"
+1,useless,"[...]i said that it was good and fun but i was all wrong. the day i got it after playing with it by myself, it fell then the pet had a scratches and paint bruises (that white mark). the third day i got bored of the same three chips so i brought more, it was expensive and the chips are small. so my little sister already lost half of them (and the chips are easy to spot). the first two weeks it ran out of power, and it has their own special battery,so it was gone (also i forgot to say is the, gameplay of it was bad,and it was imposible to beat somebody with a higher level and better chips unlike yugioh). For kids (like me) don't ask to buy it ,it was hard to find some body with the pet. for parents make sure there is a x on this thing on your child's list,it won't last long (more likely for younger kids). overall to everyone should get the nintendo ds,GBA or atleat the video now thing, this pet is a waste."
+2,"Cool, man!","My friend had a PET except it was blue. It is unbelievable!!! The only bad thing about it is that u have to shake it 15 minutes to even fight a virus! I want red which is the ""#2"" PET. U should get it. My friend said that he made up a chip called the ""sinqule chip."" He made this ""dementional area"" to do this special power. It's called ""down fusion."" He says that it wastes all off your energy, but in one shot... it defeats the guy your versing! He says only one guy has it. HIM!!!!!! I think he's lieing. But remember... get it!"
+2,"A tight, interesting thriller.","Timothy Hutton plays a Science Fiction author who, although he has written many novels, is best known for his first book about a song that haunted him. The song returns with a vengeance in the film and it is up to him to find a way to stop it from killing others. This was a nice tight thriller with fine acting by Hutton and David Kelly who may be familiar from Charlie and the Chocolate factory or Waking Ned Devine. It kept me guessing until the end (which is fairly hard to do). The background of beautiful Mediterranian locations make this a great movie to help escape from the summer heat."
+1,Hutton's lost cause,"Oscar winner Timothy Hutton stars in this spanish made film.He plays Science Fiction Author David Norton. He is invited to an island conference. He takes his girl friend, asks her to marry himA DVD appears in his room and she commits suicide..and then more people start dying. He is usually in control, suddenly life takes a nasty spin.Hutton takes the lead with this weak script. The plot wears thin after the first 30 minutes and then it starts to drag. There is no sub plots. The suspense of this film feels disjointed and starts to bore. There are no thrills to capture an audience. Towards the end, Hutton looks bored as lead and the film falls apartTry to miss this one in your video store, until all the other good films are rentedBennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD"
+2,Outstanding movie!,"This is an excellent film, with more twists and turns in the plot than a snake in a pretzel factory. Highly recommended!"
+1,I expected more.....,"The 2 stars goes to Timothy Hutton for his great performance, truly an outstanding actor! But... the movie... well not so great. I was left somewhat disappointed. It starts well and gives you the impression of a good movie but then it evolves into a bizarre scenario that completely fails to keep up the suspenseful tone of the start, and is in fact rather wearisome and inconclusive at times. It's as if they are trying really hard to achieve a goal with a poor script... I expected more that's all..."
+1,WHAT A WASTE!! DON'T BUY!! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!,THIS WASTE OF TIME COST ME TWENTY BUCKS FOR A VIDEO THAT WAS NOT EVEN THIRTY MINUTES!! YOU CAN NOT EXPLORE ANYTHING IN THAT SHORT OF TIME!!!! YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE!!! DON'T FALL FOR THE SAME TRICK I DID! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!
+2,Egyptian technique,This is a wonderful video. Teachings egyptian technique and combos- I love it. It has helped me become a better dancer.
+1,"difficult to program, no access to manual","Sp65 is difficult to program. Detailed instructions are not included with purchased item, and send you to a web page that is unavailable (www.sonicblue.com/support). I think this is a piece of junk!"
+2,The sinking of the Carl D. Bradley (SHIPWRECK ON LAKE MICHIGAN,"I notice the other reviews of this double book ( two books under one title) concern the FIRE AT PESHTIGO. Just is important is the SHIPWRECK ON LAKE MICHIGAN portion. Essentialy this is one of the better accounts of the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley limestone carrier in Northern Lake Michigan November 18, 1958.Author Davenport picks up the story and moves towards the climax from different angles. One aboard a nearby salty freighter, another on board the soon to be doomed ship and still another in the home port of Rogers City Michigan.As a reader of Great Lakes History this accoount is one of the very best. It may be hard to find a copy as it had been over 25 years since it was in print."
+2,In Nomine Patris et Filii,"I love everything on this album. Every song is perfect, the guitars are raw like a rusty chainsaw, and Vikernes sings like he was about to kill someone the second after. Standout tracks: the first song and the 25 mins atmospheric one.If you're a catholic or a believer this is a must.5/5"
+1,I just dont understand,"Maybe it is just me but this is some real crap. Dont get me wrong, I like black metal, and not just the symphonic stuff like Dimmu Borgir and later Emporer. This album i akin to someone pissing in my ear. There is almost no quality in the musicianship. Repetitive and just plain boring. If you want to hear REAL old-school but also excellent BM go and get Satyricon's The ShadowThrone and anything by Mayhem. Dont waste your time with this drivel. im not a kid either but beleive what you will."
+1,Count Grishnak pales in comparison to Euronymous,"Count Grishnak, aka Varg Vikernes should never get credit for any of this music solely for the reason that he murdered the originator of black metal, Euronymous from Mayhem. The music is not too bad, but Grishnak deserves no attention for his deeds."
+2,Colorful Overview of the Islands,"What a pleasure to read such a high-quality book... It introduces each of the islands in a colorful and vivid way. The book includes many pictures, and provides a fine insight into the culture and character of the islands and touches on history, people, travel, activities, sights, nature, and a lot more.However, if you are looking for a book with accurate travel information, e.g. hotels, restaurants, prices/dates, how to get there, etc., this book is on the weaker side. Use it together with the Frommer's Caribbean guide for a combination that is hard to beat. Despite this weakness, it's still a five star on my bookshelf."
+2,An Unfound Gem,"This band has a straight forward approach to music that is sturdy, simple, aggressive and a little annoying, in a good way. The often frenetic lead guitar is right up front to create a classic rustic American sound. This band must like Blind Willie McTell as they cover Dying Crapshooters Blues and mention Mctell in their original track Down at Danny's. If you are looking for something different with a classic American roots music sound - this is a nice find."
+1,DON'T BOTHER BUYING THIS BRA!,"This bra is completley worthless! It offers absolutely no support, is cheaply made and does not run according to size. Don't waste a penny on this. You will be disappointed."
+1,ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!!,i ordered this item for support being that i have a rather large chest. the item had MUCH more coverage than the picture lets on and came in the size i ordered according to the tag but once i had it on i realised it was 3 sizes too SMALL. when i returned it to the sender the refunded only HALF my money. this item was ordered with one more bra like it and out of my $40 order i got just over $20 back. i plan on disputing this with amazon and the seller.
+1,"Nice bra, but sizes run LARGE","I love the style of the bra, however I ordered a 46D in Black and the cup size of what I received was almost double in size. The label read 46D (which I know I wear), but had to send it back because the cup was just too LARGE."
+1,"""March of the Saint"" is the one to find...","I remember Armored Saint from their tour opening for WASP and Metallica. L'Amour in Brooklyn. These guys ROCKED. Unfortunately this album, lacking second guitarist Phil Sandoval, does not rock. Poor production values, even explained on the liner, makes it even less acceptable. I gave it the second star only because it was great to hear ""Can U Deliver?"" again and I can't find the now out of print ""March of the Saint"" first album. Buy it if you're a die-hard Saint fan like myself, but if you're looking for a good Saint album currently available get ""Symbol Of Salvation"" instead. It's pretty rockin'."
+2,amazing,"""Motor City Moments"" is Regina Carter's 4th CD and it is amazing to listen to. It opens with an uptempo, improvisational-like, number, ""Don't Git Sassy"" then settles into a contemplative, salsa tune ""For Somoeone I Love,"" where Carter plucks her violin then make it laugh, weep and glide all in one song. I haven't heard the Milt Jackson version, but it would be interesting to hear the original to see how this interpretation is different. There also some interesting selections like ""The Love Theme from Spartacus."" Carter's lamenteous violin is softly accompanied by Marcus Belgrave's flugelhorn. In some instances, the two instruments merge into one sound. But the ultimate gem in this CD is Carter's version of Chattanooga Choo Choo. It should be a standard violin piece much like Mozart's Sonatas. It sounds like it was written for the violin and Carter is in absolute command here, with such fire and fluidity, I'm definetly impress! One should buy this CD just for this number alone."
+2,"Regina Carter., Motor City Moments, I'll Be Seeing You, Paganini After A Dream.","I'm reviewing all three Albums together as they are by the same artist; Regina Carter. Again I purchased these Albums on the basis of a 30 sec listen. They all lived up to my expectations. If anyone is familiar with Stephane Grapelli, Regina Carter's style is very similar. She really swings. I love these albums and play them over and over again."
+2,Great CD,"Love Regina's work, love Jazz. I am a violinist and love hearing the violin played in different genre's love what she does"
+1,violin w/a kick,"Maybe I shouldn't review this album since I'm not very familiar w/jazz or jazzy styles so what I have to say is coming from a more or less mainstream perspective regarding this genre. With that said, I'm also a sucker for live shows so I'll have to second the reviews that maintain Regina Carter is best experienced live, a fact which prompted me to buy this album after seeing a performance in '01. With this release, I sometimes feel like I'm listening to elevator music but the sultry ""Forever February"" redeems it somewhat; her cover of Marvin Gaye's ""Don't Mess With Mr. T"" is also interesting. Besides that, I should mention that Carter is an enchanting violinist. Go see her live performances."
+2,TRUE WORSHIP,"Nomatter what I am going through, Darien and LW's music is always able to bring my back into focus. If you are looking for a true worship album, this is the ONE!! There are lots of ""worshippers"" and commercialized gospel singers out there doing the best they can, but you can tell when the focus goes away from the Lord. Darien's writing stays true to the reason we sing, and that is the Almighty King. You will fall down on your knees. You will dance and shout in praise! BUY THIS ALBUM - IT WILL BE THE BEST SPIRITUAL INVESTMENT YOU EVER MAKE (AFTER ACCEPTING CHRIST)!"
+2,FRUSTRATING OMMISIONS,"IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS VIDEO COMPILATION AS PERFECT DUE TO A NUMBER OF INCREDIBLE OMMISIONS. ALONG WITH IGNORING THE TELEVISION PERFORMANCES FOR 'STARMAN' AND 'REBEL REBEL', THERE ARE NO VIDEOS BETWEEN THE YEARS 1973 AND 1977, A TIME IN WHICH BOWIE HAD MANY FANTASTIC SINGLES INCLUDING 'FAME', TVC15', 'GOLDEN YEARS' AND 'SOUND AND VISION'. HOWEVER, IT REMAINS A MUST FOR BOWIE FANS. HIGHLIGHTS: 'LIFE ON MARS', BE MY WIFE', BOYS KEEP SWINGING', 'CHINA GIRL' AND THE BEST VIDEO OF THE LOT- 'ASHES TO ASHES'."
+2,C'est magnifique! il y a du vrai dans ce qui'l dit.,"Il y a des temps que Mr. Coello nous avons donné une histoire de honor et de mystère. Cet histoire étre publié en different langues. Je l'ai li en anglais et en franais seulement. La histoire rendu étai fidèle, excellent, et grand. Il raconte du rve de un bon garon que cherche le monde pour trouver un inconnu trésor. Il l'a réussi...mais... Je suis certain qui il a trouvé deux trésors... voila! vous devez lire la histoire maintenant pour découvrir le mystére; s'il vous plait."
+1,The Alchemist,Sure this is an interesting book. Unfortunately the copy we received was written in spanish!
+2,a new king,"Steve Tene Bimbo was 25yrs old when his grandfather King Tene died. The grand father skipped over his son (a fat gross slob) to give Steve the medallion and the ring of kingship. This set off a war.Gypsies are mostly known for their grift, scams and cons but when called upon they can fight and kill too. Several attempts are made on his life but he survives. Read this book and see what happens.Steve tells author Peter Maas that he wants to change and he wants to change the way the gypsies live. The book ends there and we do not know if he was successful. The book is very very short. You can read it almost in 1 sitting. Some of the reviews are longer than the book.bbp okc ok2009"
+2,Inside a Secret Nation,"I bought this book on ebay, as it's been out-of-print for years. Don't bother with the movie; not only is the casting all wrong, but the reality was 100 times worse. Caranza Tene looked nothing like Judd Hirsch and was unbelievable violent. Steven Tene grew up in a culture where kids weren't allowed to go to school and had to beg and steal for their families. Girls were married off at age 11 and had to work, while their husbands did nothing. Loyalty meant giving all your earnings to your husband or father. If you made your fellow Gypsies angry, they'd lie to the police to get you in trouble.I'd like to see this book reissued, with a chapter on where they are now. Caranza Tene is definitely dead, and Steve Tene must be in his 60's. The telephone psychic industry probably cut into the market for fortune-tellers, so I wonder if the women now have regular jobs?"
+2,Aids in hands-free phone usage,"I use this phone holder every day on my commute, in conjunction with an auto charger and hands-free earset. I find it indispensable in securely fastening the phone in place, yet easily removable. It makes one-hand dialing easy, and I don't have to worry about the phone sliding around because of sudden turns or stops. One word of note: it doesn't accept the use of oversize extended-life batteries."
+2,Riveting,One of the best suspense books I have had the pleasure to read. The characters are a dynamic mix that make the story had to put down. You develop and understanding for the villian were you empathize with him while at the same time you feel for the hero and heroine to catch him. A must read for those who like suspense novels.
+1,I did not like it. Messy,"I did not really care for this book. I found the plot messy and muddled, with many clumsy devices and scenes that felt forced (the climax, in particular, seemed very rushed, cinematically speaking). The characters, for the most part, were thin - and perhaps the author reached too far in casting the reference-net. I wanted to like it (I very much enjoyed Alan Moore's tales of the Extraordinary Gentlemen's League)... A very intriguing idea though (I give the acorn a golden prize but the oak grew sickly)... Maybe it is your thing; it was not mine."
+1,Uninspired,"Gee, I wasn't as impressed as you guys. I found it quite tedious. Bram Stoker's original is one of a kind. This is not even remotely in the same league. Sorry."
+1,DRACULA SUCKS,Too many characters that appear for a sentence or two and then just vanish into the London fog of the late 19th century.
+1,"Come Watson, the games afoot!","Unfortunately, it's two left feet on this occasion. I bought the book as I am a big fan of both Holmes and Dracula stories, but despite the sometimes colorful characters, it was a tedious read."
+1,Waaaaay too much in this book for a mere 350 pages,"This book needed to be, in my opinion, at least two hundred pages longer to fully explore all the ideas that were brought up. I liked how it was written and all the cameos by other famous vampires/historical figures, but what I didn't like was the ending. The killer I thought was a real let down, as was how he was eventually caught. And the way Dracula was presented at the very end....ugh. Not good at all.I guess if you're really bored and desperately want to read a vampire novel, this will do. Otherwise, steer clear of this book."
+2,Unique presentation of the vampire genre,"This is a truly unique novel. Newman presents us with a London virtually taken over by the undead. Vampires have come out of hiding and are now fully ""out"". Living people (referred to as ""warm"") flock to be turned, and vampires are now found in every walk of life from government to shop keeper to prostitute. Newman is extremely detailed, and he introduces numerous characters while weaving in actual historical occurrences into the story. We get a glimpse of this London at the time of the Whitechapel murders; only this time, the Ripper preys on vamp prostitutes, and his identity harkens back to Stoker's DRACULA.All in all, this is a delightful and creative novel. It is a breath of fresh air amidst the Lestat wannabes. Keeping up with all the different characters can be a task, but if you give this novel a chance, you most definitely won't be disappointed. This is the first novel of a trilogy, and I'm rushing to read the next in the series (BLOODY RED BARON)."
+1,Anno Dracula Boring,"The book was boring and to far fetched to be entertaining. The characters were not believable and left me with wanting to many unanswered questions. The author took to many liberties with facts. All in all, I just didn't care for the book, skipped thru pages to end it so I could go on to more enjoyable reading. Amazon offers so many options and choices that I'm bound to pick a lemon once in awhile. I always read the brief description of the book before I buy but in this book that wasn't enough."
+1,"Too many names, too little interest.","This book needs a grammar check. It is incomprehensible. I am trying to return it. It sucks, to coin a pun."
+2,Please make a reprint of this book.,"For me, Steampunk started with this book. It brought to me the beauty and anachronisms of the Victorian culture mixed with the surprises and action of modern sci/fi. My wife, who loves vampire stories probably even more than I do, had never read the book and when I went about trying to find a copy of it for her, it seemed impossible. Thank god for the internet (and to a lesser extent, Amazon). I was finally able to get a used hardback for a sum that wasn't too insulting. My wife tore through it and loved the weirdness as much as I do. It is crazy that this book has not had a recent reprint. Who ever is responsible for that should be slapped once or twice."
+2,So glad Titan Books Reprinted this!!,"It is 1888 and vampires are everywhere! From holding elite positions in the government to overwhelming the slums of Whitechapel, vampires have integrated into society. How would the presence of vampires change Victorian, England? This is exactly what Mr. Kim Newman tackles in his thriller novel 'Anno Dracula'. Not only is Newman spot on in his depiction of London in 1888, but he also brings in a wide range of fictional characters from Victorian novels including their authors!Characters Charles Beauregard and Genevieve Dieudonne team up to be an unstoppable duo in search of Jack the Ripper. It is hard to put the book down once you've started reading. So glad Titan Books reprinted this! I hope they continue with the sequel Anno Dracula: The Bloody Red Baron, which takes place in 1918, or I will have to get crafty and find an old copy myself!"
+2,Enthralling,"I'm very glad to have discovered this original, complicated but enthralling book by Kim Newman. In this take-off of Bram Stokers Dracula, the Count survived execution and went on to become the consort of Queen Victoria in 1888. England is made up of the ""un-dead"" and the ""warm,"" and when a killer 'Silver Knife' begins murdering vampire prostitutes, they must work together to track him down. Many names from the original Dracula, as well as other literary works find this way into the story, which is fun.I had a little trouble sticking with this book at first--it is quite complex and with many characters--but once I got pulled in, I could not put the book down. I highly recommend this for fans of the original Dracula."
+2,Alternate History meets Classic Horror,"Kim Newman's gothic horror novel, ""Anno Dracula"" is a fine riff of Bram Stoker's original masterpiece. Newman asks the reader a simple question: What if Dracula had won in his confrontation with van Helsing and the other protagonists from Stoker's novel? His ultimate objective, it appears, was to marry Queen Victoria and claim the British throne for himself. To cement his rule, the vampire spreads his curse to create a whole new class of subject, the undead. Within this mess Dr. Seward finds himself cast in the role of Jack the Ripper as he seeks to destroy the undead in his quest for vengeance. With a fine eye for literary satire Newman throws in plenty of Victorian characters from other great works just for kicks. If you liked Dracula and don't mind the occasional ""What If"" scenario then you might want grab a copy of this hard to find gem."
+2,"Difficult, but all-around enjoyable","Count Dracula has married Queen Victoria, and vampirism is the hip new trend for anyone who wants to be anyone. A mysterious killer is cutting down young vampire prostitutes in the streets, and the police have received a letter claiming credit from someone who calls himself Jack the Ripper. If you enjoy classic vampire stories, mysteries, Victorian London, or just a really good story, it's worth taking a look.My only complaint is that the tangled threads of multiple viewpoint characters get confusing. There are quite a few characters to keep track of, each with their own agendas. Most of them are familiar from other works (the good Dr. Jekyll inspects a recent murder victim; when he is visited for further questioning, he's consulting with his friend Dr. Moreau), and there's a healthy appendix at the end that lists historical and fictional references by chapter, but it's still a lot to keep track of."
+1,Anno dracula,"Story is disjointed and so at times difficult to follow. Character development and story line predictable. Reference to other real and fictional characters over- done, but an interesting idea."
+2,Great for drivers awareness,"I have read some of the reviews and it appears to me that the ones who don't like this book are the children who had to read it. First of all this book is not written for each state, so you will have to check on your own state or county laws along with this book. As for this book not helping you pass the ""TEST"". Responsible drivers know that their is much much more to driving then passing the ""TEST"", which this book goes into great detail letting its readers know. I've been A police officer for almost 9 years and now work at a school and deal with children all the time and a lot of thing seem boring to them. But we as adults must continue the teach, and hope that some of what they read sinks in. When dealing with driving a vehicle, learning by experience a lot of times ends up to late. This book doesn't teach you how to pass the ""TEST"" it teaches you how to be a better driver, something we all need to be..."
+2,Boring but useful,"I must admit, this book is pretty lame in its organization and all. But there was still a load of stuff that I wouldn't have known, so there is some useful content here. (Heh...I couldn't have passed my test without it...)"
+1,Not worth your time!,"As of now I am completing drivers Ed. We take tests over this book, and I feel it is rather outdated for what it is being used for. The pictures are helpful, but the text I found boring and most of the text seemed just to be fill. They streched out simple procedures, and filled the usefull information with unimportant details. If you want to pass the test, read your state drivers manual. If you think this will help you, try it, but I warn you, its not worth it. Your state drivers manual is worth you time, check it out!"
+1,No Editor? Mediocre Content.,"After watching a few of the author's videos, it was obvious he knows what he is talking about. Unfortunately, the book is filled with simple grammatical errors, repeated sentences and out of order pages! Even if you overlook the printing issues, you won't find much content. The majority of the information is common sense. It hardly lives up to being a comprehensive guide. It's like they published the first draft of a basic safety lecture. The chapters might pass as blog posts but I expect a higher standard when you print a book. I am considering returning it. Hopefully, the author will write a decent second edition in the future."
+2,Read this if you carry concealed,"This is an in-your-face, tell it like it is, discussion of the good and bad of carrying a concealed weapon. The snap decisions you might make under extreme pressure may have dire consequences unless you understand what you can and cannot do to defend yourself.Very enlightening. A quick read on a very serious matter."
+2,"A ""must read"" for any handgun owner",I ordered this on a recommendation from a coworker. He is a former Sheriff's Deputy and is thoughtful and level-headed. The information in the book is well reasoned and clearly explained and should be required reading for any new handgun owner or those considering a gun purchase for self-protection.
+1,Good ONLY for total beginner,I came away with literally nothing new from this book. If you have read many web forums or other books- this is aimed at complete newbies.I also didn't like the writing style or editing. If you know the very basics and don't want to be 'spoken' to like a 5yr old get Andy Stanford's excellent Surgical Speed Shooting.I am just not the target audience for this material.
+2,Armed Response: is essential,If your looking for a great book that addresses the use of lethal force than this is it. A great place to start be it a beginner or old timer this is a must read. David Kenik not only wrote well but put it in a format that is understandable. Well thought out! This is a must have book for anyone who wants to understand what is needed to justify an armed response. It does not replace personal training or what can be learned in a class (interaction). It does however build a great foundation for what is needed to to understand in responding with lethal force. If you own a firearm for personal protection than you need to own this book.
+2,EXCELLENT FOR NOVICE OR EXPERT,"For 36 years I have instructed a wide variety of novices, experts and ""so-called"" experts. This book will take you from nothing - to all you really need to know (unless you are into ""one-upsmanship"" or trying to prove something about your masculinity or lack of it). For those (who are using this forum to display their resumes) if you are insecure then you will take your stack of books and your ego and look for anything that might have been left out. You might even list all the books you have, but the truth is, if you are really good at real-life situations, whether actual military combat, law enforcement or the usual combat games, ....all the book-learning in the world is no replacement. This book is well worth what you pay for it, and that's the point of these reviews, not better-than-thou cynicism from would be intellectuals."
+2,Armed Response,"This is a very good book for the person who plans to carry concealed firearms. The logic is clear and the recommendations are sound. Unfortunately, the proof reading is atrocious. In the early chapters paragraphs are repeated and there are other other problems. I lined out several sentences that were misplaced and had to tape in a loose page that came with the book. The book is sound and I would have given it a 5 if the proof reader had not messed it up."
+2,Book: Armed Response,A good book for Self-Defense folks. I was hoping for something new but it pretty much reiterated what we already know (preaching to the choir). Not a bad evening read.
+2,Informative,"The book, although hard to get excited about in the begining, offers insight into confrontations that you experience any given day during your life. It's thorough and offers helpful ideas."
+1,Wasn't Impressed,"Lots of diagrams and drawings, pointing arrows, etc. I felt as though I were back in class and was missing the required supplementary workbook.This book seems to address mainly work situations where the reader is the boss and having difficulty with a recalcitrant employee. There just wasn't much for me here to apply to my own life."
+2,LIFE CHANGINGING BOOK,"THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE ( WORK,RELATIONSHIPS AT HOME,FRIENDS),IF YOU UNDERSTAND AND PRACTICE THE SKILLS DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK.IT CHANGED MY LIFE.MANY THANKS TO THE AUTHORS."
+2,Crucial Confrontations,"A must read for supervisors and managers. With outstanding proven approaches to knowing what you want from a conversaton, what the other wants, and watching out for the relationship. Found it useful at work as a reference book, plus a great read for personal relationship communications as well. Would suggest reading Crucial Conversations first to really get the full view."
+1,Old information,"Unfortunately, I did not like this book. I found it difficult to read and boring, even though it was recommended by a friend.."
+2,TERRIFIC BOOK,"I saved my job by reading this book. One of my co-workers and I were having a difficult time getting along. I loved my job, but this friction between the two of us was really starting to bug me and although the job market is tight right now, I had decided to float my resume around and see what was out there.BUt, I went to the bookstore and saw CRUCIAL CONFRONTATIONS. It had so much great advice on how to deal with confrontation in a positive way. By using the books advice, I was able to ""confront"" my co-worker and I realized we really were not that far apart in opinions...we just expressed them differently. It would be a stretch to say that we will be best friends, but I do think we have reached a common ground and I no longer feel the need to leave my job.Go buy this book if you are have difficulty in your job. marriage or family...It is worth every penny."
+2,conversation tools,I liked the book and definitely picked up on tools for working thru violated expectations. Everyone could take away and use something from this book. Well worth the $s spent.
+2,Great job,"I appreciate the books a great deal. They are wonderful tools for improving communication, which is something we all need, and especially when the stakes are high. Great book."
+2,An excellent approach to interacting management,"I had a wonderful time reading the book (and taking notes). It reminded me of the multiple occasions in which I have failed for lack of skills, but also showed me that there is a methodology to follow next time I have to confront a violated expectation (probably within the next five minutes)"
+2,Can't get too much of a good thing.,"In Crucial Confrontations these 4 author/practitioners continue on the Crucial Conversation path. They begin with definitions of terms, move to concrete examples and provide useful tools for improving dialogue in tough situations, in all aspects of life and work.The ability to have a tool for measuring your abilities in holding crucial confrontations is appealing as we all like to know where we stand. They also offer lots of tools on their website that supports this current work - www.crucialconfrontations.comThere are no absolutes for how we hold crucial confrontations and these 4 authors provide a template from which to work so that anyone can be successful. Authentic, Credible and great to know you are not alone in this navigation toward improved communications."
+2,NIkon EG-D2 Audio Video Cable for Nikon,"This item is very well built, and works great with the Nikon Camera it was purchased to support. I recommend this item."
+2,great accessary,"recently,I purchased a nikon camera.this is a great addition for my camera.I am able to see my pictures immediatly on the television."
+2,"4,5 stars Amazing album",If you like Slayer then this is a must album. The drums with Dave Lombardo are once again simply perfect. The songs are very rhytmic and aggressive. The sound of the guitars and the vocals are really great. Just buy this album .
+2,GREAT BOOK IN EVERY WAY,"This is the ultimate book on Bettie Page. This book is for every true Bettie fan. Even contains an introduction from Bettie herself.If you really want to follow the history of legend, this is the ultimate book on Betty Mae Page!"
+2,Uncovering the rage about Bettie Page,"After years of seclusion, most of the secrets of, by and about Bettie Page are revealed in this well-composed and long overdue profile of the most photographed model in history.Ms. Page may still wonder at the inspiration and sensation (and consternation from members of Congress) she caused in the mid-1950's...what this book clearly does, is testify as to why her image is still sought after by fans and collectors.Easy, lively reading and plenty of pictures rates this as the best book available on the Page rage."
+2,Admirable!,"Based on her theosophic and new thought principles, these poems had tremendous influence on helping people to come into a sense of personal power and independence. Truly a most inspirational woman!"
+1,Not for me,"I thought that this might be interesting, but language was too old and I found it to be boring. I deleted it soon after."
+1,"Great Record, Bad Remaster","I love this record. And I am also a big fan of remastered re-releases (Bowie, Roxie, etc.), but I was disappointed in the sound of this remaster. My Import version sounds MUCH better...a lot more raw, more vital, better definition between instruments. This sounds like a lot of compression, and not much more. Buy this record, but don't re-buy it for a better experience like I did."
+2,Great resource,"I loved looking at this book. It covered a lot of variety of types of chests and provided interesting historical and culture facts, as well as personal stories for specific chests. The pictures to text ratio is perfect. I wish there was a little more information on consrtuction--there was some useful information on types of construction for the wood itself, but I would have liked to see information on materials/woods used, latches, locks, handles, and strapping/corners. Still, I am very happy with my purchase."
+2,Overall Good Book,"Book was great and a nice read... but the cover was dirty, don't know why Amazon would sell a dirty book."
+1,An adventure story that fails,"This book by Tom Bodett was long and it took awhile to get to the action. It dragged on and on while it was about page 160 when the short action part started. Although it did have a few good parts to it, this book was a novel that seemed to drag on and on.When Ivan and September get left alone at their small remote home on the shores of Alaska, 12 year old Ivan messes up the raidos. The raidos are the kid's only source of communtian, and their only way to interact with the outside world.While then they have to make many trips back and fourth to the outer world, it takes much time to get to the interesting parts.Overall, this book had some good parts to it, but wasn't the best book I have ever read."
+2,Cute book and a fast read,"Absolutely charming book, great for all grade levels. I usually run for the gory, werewolfie or anne boleynesque books, but it was refreshing to pick up something sweet AND interesting for a change. Buy this for the MG reader in your life, but read it for yourself first!"
+2,Good book for young teens,"Ok, the kids accused me of reading it because its full of boats, dories, fishing boats, rowboats, skiffs, mailboats etc and they are right. But I liked it most because it showed the kids thinking and the dangers of not trusting your brain when you are in trouble and the way out is not by getting into more trouble.The kids, before committing to read it, also wanted to know that no dogs die, and no one dies in the story. They are sick of stories where the main character or their dog dies. So there are dead people mentioned in the book, a dead mother, but she's long gone by the time the story starts.Anyway I liked it. The depiction of being out in the storm was very true to life, as was the actions of the kids."
+2,Riding in Cars or Boats with Kids,".Tom Bodett - the ""We'll leave the light on"" Motel 6 guy - wrote and performs this cautionary tale of respect for the whims of Nature for kids and their parents. Part ""slice of life"" in the Alaskan ""bush,"" part sociology - can ""bush"" and ""town"" kids find common ground and interests? and also a warning on why kids should listen to grown-ups (all these years and we really HAVE learned something ;-), this captivating adventure will while away the hours whilst travelling."
+1,Keep looking - this ain't it!,"I have to agree with the ""lousy"" review. It seems to be a decent setup,but if you need a light more intense than any naturally available, what is the point? HP needs to get this fixed so it is much more sensitive to light and can operate with a faster ""shutter"" speed to prevent blur and also produce something other than an extremely dark picture. I wasn't looking for something that great with a 1.3 MP camera, but this was a total loss. Can you say Return Merchandise Authorization?"
+1,This item is a total scam,"This ""book"" is only a pamphlet that is available online for FREE! I recently bought this for the length of the book (claims 264 pages) but it is not. I have recently had to deal with a close family friend suddenly dealing with schizophrenia and it has had a traumatic effect on his family and his friends. This is a serious illness that not only affects the person diagnosed but everyone surrounding them. The last thing anyone would want at this time is a book that claims to be something it is not!!"
+2,THE CREAM OF THE CROP!!!!!!!!!!,"The finest pop songwriters get a piece of their due with this three disc set. There were no finer writers than HDH during the second half of the twentieth century and this set is testimony to that. Sadly, most of these songs are available elsewhere and avid Motown fans will find this redundant. Great mono versions of a good chunk of their biggest hits but a second volume is called for with more of the post Motown output and a deeper look into the vaults for demos of some of the literally hundreds of top shelf songs these guys wrote. How did they do it? Don't have a clue but I sure do love these songs..."
+2,Excellent overview,"This overview of the trio's songs is excellent, although if you own the Motown Hits anthologies, you already own 75% of the songs. Has rare mono mixes of Freda Payne's ""Band Of Gold"" and the Chairmen Of The Board's ""Give Me Just A Little More Time."" Informative liners notes."
+2,An Excellent DVD Concert,"As a survivor of the Woodstock generation these artists play the music I love to hear. The musicians are in excellent shape, the line-up is superb, the selections are well-chosen and the DDS 5.1 mix is a showroom example of a proper live concert mix. Ambient and live but clear and focused. All in all an excellent sounding DVD of some top-flight musicians and songwriters strutting their finest stuff with Sir George Martin adding some very fine string embellishments to many of the songs. If you like these artists and their music this DVD will not disappoint you."
+2,Excellent DVD,"Music for Montserrat is an exceptional DVD. Every artist, Eric Clapton, Paul Mc Cartney, Elton John, just to name a few are wonderful and the sound is amazing. A great addition to anyone's DVD collection."
+2,"rare concert, awesome audio","I recently watched this at a friend's house. He has an excellent surround sound setup and this DVD has DTS. amazing.as a habit I don't like live concert video - rarely buy them.the guest artists are phenomenal - Paul McCartney at the end is lots of fun/great songs.How many times are you going to see Clapton and Knopfler playing together, filmed well and in DTS?you just can't go wrong with this DVD."
+2,Outstanding content,"I have a $20,000 stereo with DTS, SACD 3100 watts. This is far and away one of the best content, musicians, songs etc... that I own. The sound quality is a 4 out of 5 but the songs and musicians more than make up for it. A definite must for any audiophile."
+2,Great Music,"This is a great music DVD I love it. Lot's of rock stars and loads of songs, I am very pleased. Money well spent, If you like this DVD you will love ""A Concert For George"" that was a ten plus+++++"
+2,Great if you have the RIGHT sound setup,"I almost sent this item back because the sound was so uneven going back and forth between loud and soft for no reason. luckily I ran across a comment by someone who mentioned you had to use 5.1 or DTS in the sound setup to get it to work right. Sure enough, Doby sounds awful, but when I selected 5.1 the sound was perfect. After that I enjoyed a really great concert with some excellent cuts from Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler-Dire Straits, Sting, Paul McCartney and many others. Brothers in Arms, Money for Nothing, Layla, Hey Jude and a great rendition of Kansas City with everyone joining in. If you think you might like this DVD you will, so buy it, just be sure you use 5.1 or DTS!"
+2,Very Nice!,"Phil Collins singing ""Take Me Home"" and Mark Knopfler performing ""Brothers in Arms"" and ""Money for Nothing"" are fantastic; heck, Elton, McCartney, Sting, Eric Clapton, Sting, Jimmy Buffett, Carl Perkins and Arrow are all great. This is a wonderful concert; I just wish I could have heard it in person.This DVD looks fantastic and sounds terrific--especially on a DTS capable system like mind. I buy music DVD's only if I can see that they have DTS encoding on the disk (Amazon please take note). However, in a few places--just a couple--the sound quality of ""Music for Monserrat"" falls down a wee bit compared to other music DVD's I have; otherwise, I would have rated it 5 stars.That said, this is a great DVD for those like me who love these artists."
+1,Audio= Very Poor,First time I have purchased a DVD that had a 4 star+ rating and been disappointed. The front speakers and center channel were OK. The rear was terrible. The overall audio quality was the worst I have heard. Listened to it once and went back the next day thinking my set up had to be wrong. Tried two other DVD's and both were fine. Suggest you try something else.
+1,poor sound mix on many of the tracks,"Great artists, great track listing, extremely poor audio mix... should have forgotton about the DTS as there was no 5 channel mix to speak of...actually made arrangements through Amazon to exchange mine for another copy as there were several flaws ar the end of all the sentences on the tracks by EJ, clapton and Paul. Unfortunately, these sound flaws ruined the experience but I'm hoping the replacement copy will be of better quality."
+2,10 stars,"This is one of the best video concerts ever. The sound, visuals and performances are top notch. It is a real joy. I have owned it a week and watched it 3 times already. Every performance is good. There are no dead spots during this concert and you get quite a number of them. A keeper. Memorable."
+1,McCartney Lovers Only,"I buy/view/listen to a lot of music video's (read, sorry night life) and this one was a disappointment. Sound varies too widely act to act. Couple of goosebump moments (I love the Mega-Guitars on Kansas City) but mostly a smorgas-bored of available talent putting in their charity work. Zero additives for the video freak and no real explanation of charitable intentions ever given. Borrow this from someone instead."
+2,Definitely a collector's item.,"It is extremely rare to see so many world famous super artists performing together in the same concert doing some of their greatest hits - Elton John, Sting, Mark Knofler, Carl Perkin, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Phil Colins etc. You must own this DVD before it is out of stock. I would have given it 5 stars should the audio recording be slightly better. Go and buy this one with confidence. I am sure you will not regret."
+2,All-Star Lineup,"This is a very good recording of a fabulous concert. The sound and picture are first rate and the list of performers is, simply, a stunning collection of British rockers. McCartney singing ""Golden Slumbers"" is alone worth the purchase price. I highly recommend it."
+1,Disappointed with the sound quality,"If you buy concerts on DVD because of the great sound, skip this one. I was amazed that George Martin and all those experienced players allowed such an amateurish recording to happen. Some of the performances were disappointing: Mark Knoffler seemed to be drunk and/or on autopilot, Paul McCartney made my throat sore hearing him attempt to hit high notes that he can't quite manage anymore."
+2,This is a concert.,"The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.Extremely recommendable."
+2,Josef Strauss and the Family Formula.,"London-born violinist and conductor John Georgiadis is in charge here, exhuming and enlivening long-forgotten dance music from the pen of Josef Strauss. After he was bulldozed into joining the family dance-music business, engineer-trained Josef (1827-1870) proved to be the most industrious of all the Strauss family during the remainder of his short life. I reckon, having collected and listened to all the volumes so far issued in this Marco Polo Josef Strauss Edition, that inspiration and innovation did not always keep up with his gruelling work schedule. Reliance on the family formula seems evident in most of the items on this CD, where you'll find a spanking little march, three waltzes, a quadrille and a variety of polkas, heard best at concert hall volume so that subtle lifts in rhythm and phrase and the skilful orchestration are heard to best advantage."
+2,Good Lens Cap,"This is a good lens cap and does meet the purpose. Personally, I wish it had a hole in it so it could be attached to the camera like the original lens cap that came with the camera."
+2,Does what it says.,$9 isn't too bad for an OEM replacement lens cap. Needed to pick one up after mine was lost in the snow while skiing this winter. It works.
+1,Cannot Recommend It,"This product has only one thing going for it. It's nice looking. Besides that, it's totally worthless. Cheaply made. Almost impossible to remove without either dropping it or having your fingers slip off of it which usually results in your fingernails scraping across the surface of your lens or lens filter. After 10 drops and 4 fingernail scrapes, I ordered the following product.Mennon Pro Center Pinch 67mm Snap-On Lens Cap with Leash. It's much better. Sturdily made, snaps off and on very easily, same price as the Canon. Only drawback - no nice Canon logo."
+1,Not enough information. Cap did not fit my model.,"The item was not fully described. I thought it would fit my Rebel camera,however it did not.Nor"
+2,"More pricy, but nice to use","True, it is more expensive than non-Canon caps, but after all you are using it a hundred times on a photography day and it works the best (I have a $5 non-Canon one and every time I had to use it it felt cheap and flimsy). Just another small thing to enjoy your shooting more.One star off, as it still could be 30% cheaper."
+2,Quality product,Fits as expected and is well made. It lacks a cord to tether it to your camera but you can easily purchase one that sticks on the front if you feel you need one. I however prefer to just keep the cap in my pocket when the camera is in use so its not flopping around and getting in the way.
+2,Very good,I bought this lens cap as replacement for my stock on canon 70-200 F/4 none is L lens after I misplaced it.It fits perfectly good build quality from a plastic.
+2,Lens Cap,This lens cap works good. It is of good quality and fits my camera lens filter with no problem. I put it on my Canon SX40 with with this size adapter and filter.
+2,Funny!,"I bought three copies of this book as funny Christmas presents, and they were a big hit. One of the people I gave it to, just after opening it, began to read several small sections aloud to the rest of us, and it was very entertaining."
+1,Way Out Of Date - Better Reference Available,"With all of the program changes, this book is very out of date. You can get a lot of the same information for free at http://www.certificationguide.com"
+1,"Decent start, then rambled","This book started out fairly interesting as being an insight to the impact of too much money on children and the relationship with their parents. Then, it goes into what one reviewer thought might be an opium trip (which I agree with) that went on and on and on, boring after the first couple pages. The end was so predictable, the entire book turned into a major disappointment."
+2,IMHO not for children,"I found the beginning to be interesting, albeit kind of sad. But when it turned to what I guess is an opiate trip, it got downright creepy. Gave me nightmares.I'd heard of it forever and I'm glad I read it. But I would not read it again."
+2,Great for kids of all ages,"Delightful story. The plot accomodates itself to children of all ages. Plenty of action, humor, and silliness - the ingredients my children seem to thrive on. Stuart is about a kid trying to find his place in the world. And aren't we all?"
+1,1 hour of static rain noise,"Ok i admit. I'm not a brain music expert. I really am not sure whether this CD emits sounds that will make me more creative or open up my alpha brain waves like the cover says. I've tried and I don't really feel any different. And yet I'm admitedly intrigued by the warnings on the label that say ""do not use while operating heavy machinery"" and such. However, the cd provides only a single song - if you call it that - that lasts for an hour - and its really just a low thumpy staticy rain noise that remains fairly constant and does not ebb and flow. Nothing really mind blowing if you ask me. Also, the packaging looks more backyard than mass production leading me to believe the $23 price is also a bit high. Ok experts, flame away! Tell me I'm simply not smart enough to get it. Perhaps that is the case... either way I guess i expected something different."
+2,be careful with size,Great boot. Seems like it ran large. I usually wear a size 9 athletic shoe and sandal but this 9 swallowed my foot whole. Maybe it's becasue my foot is a bit narrow. No trouble returning and swapping for an 8 1/2. Solestruck is an excellent company to deal with. Great customer service!!I love these boots!
+1,Disappointing - additional equipment needed,"We purchased this for use in a first-grade classroom. After reading the reviews and descriptions we ordered this tape. On receiving it we found that every participant needs a set of dumbbells and ankle weights. Nowhere did we see indications that additional additional equipment was needed. We are now deciding whether to return this tape unopened. Please be aware that this tape is of dubious benefit unless you have access to dumbbells (the bar-bell type, not the student type) and ankle weights."
+2,Great Story!,I read this book in one day. That's a big deal for me. I thought the author did a fantastic job.
+1,"Lots of adjectives, adverbs, and cliches","The story itself was interesting, but the book is not well written. The author pads out half her sentences with adjectives and adverbs that are meant to add feeling that she apparently doesn't believe the facts will convey. She also seems unaware of the many cliches she uses. A potentially compelling story, written in an irritating, amateurish style."
+1,"Where is the ""Truth""","As a St. Louis resident during this crime, I was especially interested in this book. I was very disheartened when I heard Ms. Cummins interviewed on the radio and a police detective called in and challenged her account, claiming that she misquoted him. It appears that Ms. Cummins chose to not interview anyone, just go by court documnets. Needless to say, I am left still wondering what the real truth is, since apparently this is really a work of fiction.I also felt like this was a way to clear her brother's name, as there was very little in this book about the actual victims, who in my mind, are the girls who were raped and murdered. The fact that a family member is trying to ride this tragedy to fame and fortune is beyond obscene, and I can't imagine the pain this is causing the family of the actual victims.If this story needed resurecting, I would have liked to see what the truth really is, not a family member's whitewashed version of things."
+2,Greased Lightning,"This story will literally suck you in like a tornado and doesn't let go of you until the dust and debris settles, leaving you frazzled and perplexed. The lesson to be learned from this book, is that the majority of us at one time or another have walked to the fringe and escaped unchanged and luckier then we can imagine . A horrific tale that hopefully will save others a simliar FATE, It's difficult to comprehend that this is just one family's tragedy out of the thousands of cries of anguish that go on in silence. Trust me (or not), don't miss this book !"
+2,A Page Turner,"I read the review on this book in People Magazine and finished it in three days. It was a very well researched book and a real tribute to the Author's family. The whole family has a gifting in the written word, Tink, Robin, & Julie. The book was an easy read. I recommend you check it out."
+2,A Rip in Heaven,"A very sad story of 2 lives lost,but they are remembered by there family. VERY true but sad story. RIP Julie and Robin Kerry."
+2,A Wonderful Composition,"Cummins invites the reader into her family as you take part in each event. She continues with a chronologic order of each happening as you take part by reading the in-depth view of all events, each persons thoughts and the unfortunate truth. This book gives us the knowledge and makes us aware of the tragedy that can happen in any family. Cummins reminds us that a family is ONE, no matter what occurrences take place in life. As a Gaithersburg resident, Volunteer Fire/Rescue worker and a friend of the Cummins family, I encourage all to revisit in the family's heartbreaking tragedy and uplifting story."
+2,"Good, fast reading story","This book was referred to me by a friend and it turned out to be a story that I coulnd't put down. From the beginning, it is a great story that captured my attention and brought a new realization to the happenings of the world around me. Overall, it was a fantastic read and something that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good book based on a true story."
+2,Tugs at Your Heart Strings,"""An excellent memoir and true crime saga. It made me think about some issues, such as the death penalty and victims' rights. It took me about 50 pages or so to really get into it, then I couldn't put it down."""
+2,Riveting,"I too read this book quickly, staying up one night until 2 or 3 in the morning, and I was riveted. I agree that the account of the aftermath was drawn out and took away from the description of the crime itself, but I can appreciate the relief that came from sharing that experience.A couple of weeks after reading the book I had a chance encounter with Jeanine and Tom Cummins' mother - it was a complete coincidence that I came to realize who she was. The book had quite an impact on me, and meeting someone face to face who was so intimately involved forever etched this story in my mind.It's a stark reminder that evil does exist, that chance encounters can change your life forever, that you should trust your instincts and listen to your mother, and that only the good die young."
+2,A families point of view,"I went to high school with Robin and Julie. I can't drive over the Mississippi River without thinking about them. The newspaper articles, and TV interviews in St Louis were mainly focused on Tom's (the cousin) guilt, and these ""mystery 4 men"". I was glad to hear a book had been written from ""their"" point of view. When I say ""their"" I mean Robin and Julie. Robin and Julie are gone, and no longer have a voice for themselves, so Jeanine did the best she could to capture this horrible moment in time, and the aftermath it caused.I feel that as much hatred that she COULD have to the four men that murdered her cousins, and let her brother be blamed for the crimes, Jeanine was fair, and kind to the men. She did not make excuses for their actions, but she did explain how a fun night out, a decision to rob, could turn so dangerous and deadly in minutes."
+2,Out Standing,"I've never read a book that so profoundly hit me in the heart. This is such an incredible account of one families struggle with something that should never happen to anyone. I read the book in two hours and can't wait to pass Jeanine Cummins name on to everyone I know. This book puts the perspective on violent crimes back where it should be, on the victims. Though this book was about her family Ms. Cummins was able to write the book without turning the guilty into monsters, she made them human which is even scarier. They took three kids and ruined their world and the world of their families. When I finished the book I also realized that the guilty also made Ms. Cummins family that much stronger. Congratulations on such a fine book."
+2,Good quality,"I have bought two of these, about a year apart.The last one i bought had a nicer finish to the edges, not just cut leather.Really nice, and i get compliments all the time on it."
+2,Enter Slayer,"Like the famousMetal Massacre, Vol. 1, which is noteworthy for introducing the world to Metallica, Metal Massacre III's major claim to fame is that it unleashed thrash legends Slayer.The early Metal Massacre compilations are the best reflection of the American metal scene at the time, as such this 1983 release is full of power, traditional, and proto-thrash metal bands that are all clearly influenced by the NWOBHM scene. In addition to some of the ""name"" bands like Slayer, Virgin Steele, and Bitch, Metal Massacre III featured bands like Snowhite (later Znowhite) and Warlord that developed a cult following, as well Medusa, Test Pattern, Sexist, Marauder, and La Mort, who appear only on this album and were never heard from again.A lot of these bands and songs are raw and unpolished, but that was part of the charm of the early 80's metal scene. These Metal Massacre albums are a great way to revisit that era, and are a must-have for all old-school metalheads."
+1,NOT what I ordered!,"I would have liked to know that the cord in the picture was NOT the cord that I was ordering. Not only are the connectors NOT nickel-plated, like in the picture, even the shape of the connector is wrong and looks to be smaller than the one pictured as well.My rating is more for the distrust I'm feeling from this company rather than the product itself, as it does work... For now...My recommendation: Don't buy this product, at least not from this company. You never know what you're going to get."
+2,"3 years later, it's still chugging along perfectly...","I noticed a few reviews complaining about their extension cords breaking down after just few months of usage, so I decided to let you all know that after nearly THREE years of use, mine works just as good as it did on day 1. It was cheap, does what it's supposed to, and hasn't failed me yet. Buy with confidence!"
+1,I imagine if you get a working one this would be very useful.,I had to rate this low because the one I received was broken or had some sort of short in the wire and didn't work. I'm pretty sure a working one would be very useful.
+1,"cheap, but not worth the money","This product does not fit tightly. It tends to fall out of the plugs it is attached to, both at the computer (the male end) and at the cable (female end). Complaint to the provider went unanswered. We will have to buy a replacement."
+1,Defective and more?,"I had 2 problems with the product. First the sound would cut out of one ear unless I played with the connection and second, using the extension caused the sound in my left and right headset piece to reverse (right sound came out of the left ear and vice versa). I have requested a refund and will not reorder if this is normal."
+2,It works with my seven year old Sony Bravia,"My husband is using the 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Extension to watch TV, with my seven year old Sony Bravia, while I listen to my audiobooks on my iPod. We have a very quiet home. He is happy with the sound."
+1,hmmmmmm!,i bought this so i can watch tv from the other side of the room. great idea. but some headsets dont work with it.. would have returned it but for the price ill keep it. you get what u pay for!
+2,AWESOME,i bought for my dad so he doesn't have to sit 3 feet away from the TV while my mom is sleeping. Now he can sit on the bed and lay down with another 5 ft to spare..
+2,headphone extension.,"almost a year of use, and it still works great, this runs from our tv, to my treadmill, I exercise 6 days a week, and this is a fantastic extension."
+2,Works as desired,"Not completely perfect, but reliable, and frankly, it extends the reach of my headphones. This is all I need it to do."
+2,works great,I use this to listen to ear buds at work but the computers are hidden under the desk so this allows me to have access to the jack. i can move around my cubicle with ease with these.
+2,Good deal,I am am a musician so I use these with earbuds coming off my computer within my headphones which is powered from my Marshall Amplifier. They transfer the sound well and are very well made.
+2,Does what it should do.,"Works fine, seems to be as well made as you are going to get in a cheap consumer electronics accessory. Ordered on Friday, arrived on Monday - can't beat that for service."
+2,Much better quality than expected,"I've noticed very little degrading of the sound, if at all, and this is rare in most extensions. The cord is thicker than usual for both the positive and negative polarities - a separate wire for each - and I'm quite pleased with this, will perhaps get another because of its thickness. I now have great headphone sound within a twenty-foot range - just what I was looking for. Even if you don't need 15-feet of cord, I would recommend this over the shorter 10 foot cords where the wiring is about half as thick and not likely to hold up over time...I subject all my electronics to heavy use. Plus, the best extensions for Grado headphones go for $40, and I'm quite satisfied saving over $30 by having this one."
+2,Works Great,"Had this for almost two years because my computer jack is too far away to reach. Now I have found multiple uses for it. I can walk on my treadmill in my basement without having to turn up the volume on my tv. I just hook this up to the receiver and to my headphones, and I'm all set. I can even listen/watch media on my laptop with this extender while on the treadmill too. For the price, it's an excellent bargain."
+1,Good for about 1.5 years....,"I bought this in November 2005, used it almost everyday without disconecting it so no wear would be put on the connectors. Last week the sound quit coming through in the right ear. Surprising since the connectors are gold plated, you would expect it to last as long as my headphones which are 7+ years old without gold plating (and still function pefect. Anyway, it was only $2.90 from Part Express when i bought it from here, but the shiping was really high. So if you buy it plan to replace it in a year in a half."
+1,Stopped working after 2 months,Ok while it lasted. However this cord stopped working after two months. Save your money -- this is junk.
+1,Stopped working after a week.,"Can't return, I guess, don't know how to get a hold of seller. Connections not good, I only get left ear speaker to work w/cord but without it works headphones work fine. So it's the cord. It's a shame really as the cord it self seems to be of good quality. Oh well, you can't judge a book by it's cover."
+1,poor fit ruins sound - avoid this product,"Product arrived promptly and in good condition. However, the female jack does not fit properly with my headphones. If you insert the male headphone plug fully into this cable, the sound is hollow and nearly silent. If you fiddle with the connection and pull the headphone plug out slightly, the sound is great. Getting it right is a pain and will probably increase wear and tear on the connectors. I'm looking for another productNote: this is result was achieved with Bose MIE2 earbuds (with iphone controls). The earbuds are top quality and have given me no trouble with other products/accessories, so this cable is definitely at fault"
+2,Sounds good,Sound quality is good for such an inexpensive item and long enough to let me move freely around in my office. Meets my needs
+2,Good Value,"This was a great product, just what I needed and just as pictured. I use these to sit on a couch and watch video on my computer and they work great."
+2,Good,"What can you say about cables, either they work or they dont't. This cable funtioned as expected and the quality was good. A good deal at the price."
+2,"Exactly as described, 15 feet of stereo 3.5mm headphone cable","Works as described, no distortion issues. I use this in my workout room so I can watch TV and wear headphones while I run."
+1,Didn't get what I ordered,I ordered the headphone extension (1 male end/1 female end) and got a 15 foot auxiliary plug (2 male ends). I decided that it would be cheaper to buy a stereo coupler of 2 female ends than it would be to ship it back.
+2,It works!,It's good price and works as expect. After a month of use it still going strong. The plug is sung. It keeps the headphone attached firmly.
+1,Sound Quality is Lacking,Purchased this for use with my Tracks HD and as others have stated above the sound quality was greatly lowered for me and my left speakers sound is off with this product. Glad I didn't waste more than I did on this.
+1,Great idea but mine's broken,"Loved this from the moment I put it on the bike. Took a little work, just a little, but switched it to my wife's bike and then back to mine. Some where in there we loaded it down too much and one of the slide in plastic brace ears broke and now it is unusable. Searching for a new way to haul groceries now..."
+2,How Fun!,"What fun it is to read a novel by one of my favorite ""corporate"" writers! This is a definite departure from the more business-like stylings of ""Diversity Blues - How to Shake Them"". I found myself drawn into the story, not only by the character development - but also by the subject matter. Without giving away any details, I'd like to say it's thought provoking and entertaining! A great drizzly afternoon read and a brain-teaser to boot. A reminder that you may not be as ""enlightened"" as you think you are!!"
+2,Impressive and entertaining!,"Once I picked it up, I found it very hard to put it down again and ended up reading into the wee-hours of the late evenings! Ms. Gossett's storytelling and ability to keep the reader in suspense was amazing! As I was reading it, I felt Ms. Gosssett was there in the room with me telling me a story!I also loved how she craftfully weaved in diversity themes throughout and it was refreshing to read a story based in Cincinnati where I have lived and worked.It was a real treat living out the story plot and trying to play out in my mind - Who dunnit? I was surprised at the ending and with the very last cliffhanger. I truley believe this would make for a great suspense movie and the book is as good as any Grisham novel I've read (and I have read them all!)!Kudos to Ms. Gossett who has ""come into her own"" and deserves so much success with this book!"
+2,Beautiful and well made!,"Certainly this 2nd symphony should have shown the world Raff was a rising star. The opinion of his contemporaries that Raff was one of the greats is borne out here. The 2nd movement is so lyrical, it is worth the price of the disk by itself. The orchestra, though perhaps not well known, gave an outstanding performance. It is a pity that my CD from Amazon contained no program notes unlike what another reviewer reported. However, I'm very pleased with this very fine disk and strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys hearing Romantic era works that ought to be better known!"
+1,Melancholy views and interpretations,"This book, was far too long, and was not at all appealing. The length of the book, bored me to tears, and was too hard for people unfamiliar with his work (i am though somewhat familiar but still his theories made no sense to me and lacked relevance in my life). The book went into painstaking great detail describing dreams and interpretations. His theories and interpretations were intriguing, and informative, but lacked any research to back up his theories."
+1,Not Worth the Effort,"It is very hard to find the logic in believing Freud when he himself was quite mentally disturbed and sick. Freud rationalizes things to death, he gives no hope, and removes all magic from the world. It seems, finally, that Freud is falling into disrepute after some years of popularity. He was never correct, only popular. If you want really important work in the field, then read Karl Gustav Jung, because, as I mentioned in the title, Freud is not worth reading."
+1,A New Translation,"This is a new translation (2006) of Freud's Interpretation of Dreams. I hope someone qualified might soon comment on the merits or significance of this new translation. Meanwhile, the Editorial Review information offered for this book comes from an earlier edition of a different translation of Freud's work, FWIW. And the second paragraph in the editorial review prelim is entirely inappropriate--it's for another book altogether.I give Freud's book (not the translation) a low rating because it is misleading. It's not about the interpretation of dreams in general, but more specifically it's, covertly of course, about Freud's own dreams. More basically, it's about ""infantile memories"" he claimed dreams concealed. (For more explanation of this point, one could consult ""If Freud's Theory Be True..."" in Psychological Reports (1992, 70, 611-620), which would explain how Freud himself tells us his book is not about what it appears to be about."
+1,Laughing out loud,As a licensed psychologist I LOL when I saw Dr.Freud in the Religion/ Spirituality section. It seems the profession has made some progress.
+1,No Table of Contents,"Please be aware before you purchase this Kindle edition that it DOES NOT HAVE A TABLE OF CONTENTS. If you are reading this book for pleasure, starting at the beginning and proceeding directly, this may not be a problem. If, however, like me, you are using it for a course and/or in conjunction with a hard copy edition, this makes it virtually impossible to locate anything in the book or to navigate from chapter to chapter. You have to use successive approximations of the location number every time you want/need to change locations. Consequently, this Kindle edition is useless to me."
+1,Poor Quality Binding,"Though the content of the text met expectations (it's a fairly canonical text), the binding on this book was terrible. It does not include any print or publishing information, making it nearly impossible to cite. There is neither table of contents nor an index, inexcusable for a text of this length and genre. The section breaks were unpredictable and poorly marked. Some new paragraphs began mid-sentence (clearly errors!) and often the section heading was indistinguishable from the paragraph in which it was imbedded. I highly suggest spending the money on a better quality version of the text."
+1,translator confusion,"I have downloaded a sample of the penguin kindle edition, and while all the reviews refer to a new, and it would seem generally well regarded new translation by Joyce Crick, the actual listed translator of the ebook is J.A. Underwood.While this may be OK for the casual reader, this is not OK for someone approaching these texts in any kind of rigorous fashion.Whatever carelessness accounts for this error, it is enough to make me opt for a good old fashioned paperback instead.Fix it!"
+1,It was a waste of money and time.,It's not at all what I expected. Still have not found what I was looking for in thefirst place
+1,disappointment,Was poor quality and some of the original text was not included- was not as described -should be removed from Amazon
+2,A New Older Edition,"This 2005 publication is A.A.Brill's revised translation of Freud's masterpiece, its 3rd German ed. (1911). There were five more editions (to 1929), which are integrated in the standard edition translation by James Strachey (Avon/Discus pb 1965). This one, however, benefits from a creative intro by Daniel O'Hara and Gina MacKenzie, who correct some of the translation in an appendix, adding endnotes, comments, questions and valuable suggestions for further reading."
+2,the hidden meaning of dreams,"The science of interpretting the hidden meaning of one's dreams is the key to unlocking the door to our unconscious psychic life. Sigmund Freud was the one who discovered that through our dreams we can explore our unconscious, which means that if we can unravel what our dreams mean, we can find out what our mind secretly wants and desires. These wants and desires are otherwise hidden and suppressed by our conscious mind because of our moral and social inhibitions and tensions. In fact, Sigmund Freud theories invented a whole new branch of treatment for neurosis. Freud's ""Interprettation of Dreams"" has its flaws, and his theories have been constantly modified and improved upon in accordance with new discoveries in contemporary psychology, but it was Freud who first put the wheels in spin.David Rehakauthor of ""Love and Madness"""
+1,Hard read,"Such a hard read for a non-psychology student - never to the point, ineptly organised, more 'jargon' type language than really necessary. Not worth it if you're not actually studying the subject or have advanced interest in psycho-analysis."
+1,Very bad edition,This edition is really bad. It is really ugly and has a lot of typos. I do not trust the translation either; it does not even specify who the translator is.
+1,Don't buy NuVision Edition,"I just got my 2007 edition copy of ""Interpretation of Dreams"" in the mail so I haven't had a chance to read it. So this rating is only on the particular edition that is published by NuVision. They did not include an index or any information about who translated this version. Also, the table of contents is nearly worthless; no detail what-so-ever about the chapters, not even titles of the chapters, just Chapter 1 etc. and a page number. Even though you may think a newer publication is better, this one is much much worse and more expensive. Go with the 1980 publication. I'm returning the book to Amazon (who gets 5 stars for customer service!)"
+1,Terrible book,My professor was not happy with this rendition of the book.He felt it was interpreted poorly and wanted me to buy another book.
+2,triplets,"this is a different kind of movie and I love it. so very glad I found and ordered it. it's amazing. this came securely wrapped, great delivery, and quality dvd satisfied with service, and movie"
+2,strangely wonderful,"If you've seen that strange and wonderful movie, The Triplets of Belleville, then you should order the soundtrack. If the triplet's song plays over and over in your head, then you need the cd, because not only is it there three times (twice in French and once in English), but the French Mafia' s theme shows you those horrid clones perfectly. If you've ever wanted a recording of music by a vacuum cleaner, a newspaper, a bicycle wheel and a refrigerator, this is the cd for you."
+2,TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME SOUNDTRACK,"Triplets of Belleville soundtrack and Belleville Rendevous are the same disc. The first is the USA version and the second is the UK version - the playlists are identical. They are being offered here as a two disc deal, but unless you're some sort of completist, this is no deal. I advised Amazon of this."
+2,Amazing...but technology has its drawbacks,"I first heard the Belleville Rendez-vous while watching the Academy Awards, and I have hardly stopped listening to this fantastic soundtrack since I got it in the mail yesterday! Jazzy, organic and original it's fun to listen to.But you should note that the CD has some sort of copy control technology on it -- it says in small print ""On some equipment, for example car CD players, playback problems may be encountered"". Well, my Sony stereo -- not entry level, at least according to the money I paid for it! -- doesn't recognize the CD at all, so I can only listen to it using my computer CD player. I'm not quite sure what to do about this glitch, and I'm not willing to part with the soundtrack, but this aspect of the CD sure is annoying."
+2,"In the vein of ""Chocolat""","What a delightful work of art. I was enchanted with the film and the music definitely caught my attention. I'm always looking for a little ""off beat"" music, i.e., Chocolat was my last favorite CD, but now this has moved up to first place. I highly recommend it for ecclectic music lovers who like that ""off beat, out of the way, different"" sound."
+2,Erreur,"""Les Triplettes de Belleville"" n'a pas reu le Jutra de la meilleure bande sonore, puisqu'il n'était pas en nomination. ""Gaz Bar Blues"" l'a remporté."
+1,The Triplets of Belleville,This a terrible story - boring at best. I am sorry I wasted my time watching it.
+2,A Smart and Sensitive Look at Power and Oppression,"On the surface, this book offers startlingly beautiful language and heart-stopping imagery. But its offerings merely begin there. Levine, a master of metaphor and tone, uses these 18 surreal parables to critique power dynamics and to expose the oppressive mechanisms of family, relationships, body and gender. Often simultaneously funny and disturbing, these stories will resonate years after a first reading. Her expert use of the surreal is often called Kafka-esque, an overused and misused literary cliche that, for once, fits the bill. Her keen grasp and expression of humanity's politics precisely suits the Kafka legacy. Her expert use of language and imagery remind us that writing really is an art."
+2,The Missing Link,"""Other Side of Love"" was never released on either of Yazoo's albums. It was released as a single between the two albums. After years of searching I finally found it on CD!!""Other Side"" is a happy upbeat tune that has a bit that sounds like ""Just Can't Get Enough"" which after all Vince wrote for Depeche Mode.If you have both albums get this single and complete your Yazoo songlist!"
+2,For 4 year olds AND 1 year olds!!!!!,"Would you believe that my 1 year old dances to this? I bought it for my daughter, who is 4 years old, and when my toddler hears the music, he comes racing in and starts bouncing around. It is a great piece...very educational, extremely easy to follow with or without the dancers on the video (we have the music CD), and I don't mind playing it at all. My daughter's favorites are ""Shake a Leg"", ""The Circus Dance"", and when ""The Bingo Rainbow"", she runs around the house trying to identify her colors."
+1,What Happened?,"Okay, first off, I love Loving Family. I have the Twin Time and all of the accessories AND the old dolls. But when I received the new dolls as I gift, I was shocked. Mattel has completely changed the dolls from sleek to chunky. These dolls apparently look a lot like the ones they made back in the 90's. If you want dolls for your Loving Family house, try to get the old ones on eBay."
+1,Give us a break!,"Not sure why there's such a love-fest here over this charger?? Fact is, we're talking about roughly eight bucks in parts & plastic that Canon is marking up too much. After spending so much on the camera, it's insulting to the notion of ""customer service"" that they are charging this price for a replacement charger. At least they could make it a rapid-charger enhancement or something - after all, why should it take two hours to re-charge your camera?Listen Canon, if you want five-stars from customers, treat us better, and sell replacement parts at cost. No need to take advantage of us just because we lose a part that makes our wonderful camera as useful as a stone."
+1,Item did not work,"I was shipped what appeared to be a refurbished charger. On top of the fact this item was refurbished, it did not work. As if the upset and inconvenience of receiving a product that does not work wasn't enough, once I returned this item to sender they had the audacity to charge a ""restocking fee"". I certainly won't ever purchase from this seller ever!"
+1,Canon Battery Charger for NB-5L Batteries,"I would like to say that all of my dealings with Amazon have been wonderful, fast, and not a problem. The only reason I gave this unit a below rating is because the pictures showed a unit that just plugged into the wall, like the one that came with camera. When it arrived, I opened it up and I found a plug-in cable, then a charging box (gray), plus a battery. So I was not happy about the pictures not being the same one as I thought I had ordered, I was expecting the one with the folding prongs. Otherwise, Amazon would get a 5 on this review."
+1,What a rip off!,I needed a charger because i misplaced mine. I an stunned they want $36 for this thing that should not cost more than $10.
+1,inaccurate description,"The description stated that the condition of the charger was like new. I got it in the mail after about 2 weeks (from Japan), and it had scratches all over it. I would not buy from this seller again."
+1,Said it would Work.,Im going to return mine they said it would work for my Cannon Sd1000 and it didn't I wish they did more research before saying it would work. It was cheaper than buying new though but I have the hassel of sending it back.
+2,Worked great,"I somehow lost my batterie charger and was afraid I was not gonna get the same one . This is the exact same one that comes with the camera , and the shipping was fast too."
+1,Does not work,"The charger does not charge my battery! And it does not plug in directly into the outlet. Rather, it has a separate cable that goes to the adapter itself and the outlet. It's junk! I am absolutely disappointed!"
+2,Perfect replacement,"My original charger lost a battle with salt water, which turned it into a discharger. The replacement is exactly the same as the original, except the replacement works! My favorite pocket camera is back in business."
+2,Cheaper at Amazon than anywhere else,I didn't want to risk a generic charger and got the Canon brand at the lowest price at Amazon.
+2,Canon CB-2LX Battery Charger for SD800IS,"It plugs into the wall, it charges the battery. What more can I say? My recommendation is keep track of the one that came with the camera so you don't have to spend the money on a second one."
+2,Fantastic product that is pdenticle to original charger,The product works perfectly and I am extremely pleased with it. I can tell no difference between this charger and the original charger that came with my camera. Shipping was fast and professional.
+2,Battery Charger,Purchased this item to have a second charger on hand for my new camera. Identical to the OEM at a very good price.
+2,Exactly Like My Original,I lost my original charger and bought this to replace it and it works just like the original. Very happy about this purchase!
+2,Cannon charger,This is a great product. I thought that I had lost the orignal(left in a hotel room)so I needed a replacement. It is the best! Found my other charger and now I have two. Great! I use the other one for the office. Great product from Cannon.
+1,wrong item,the battery charger that I received did not have a plug. In the picture it shows a plug thatcan directly be plugged into a power outlet. The chrager did not have the plug nor a cord w/plug.I needed to use it today for a college project and had to go out and buy an additional cord.I would like to have sometone contact me about this problem.Thank you. Silvia Bryan
+2,works like a charm,works like a charm. i had misplaced my original charger and this is a MUST to use the camera.great price and shipped in plenty of time.
+2,Just like the one that came with the camera,"Just like the one that came with the camera, works perfectly and fit the battery it says it will. Awesome."
+2,Camera Battery Charger,I have used this product in the past with great success. I ordered more because I had misplaced my original one.
+1,wrong item.,"They shipped me CB-2LV not CB-2LX, I think a chimp that is mentally challenged could have read the label on the back of the charger and put it into the package. This is pathetic."
+2,Buen cargador,"Product very good, I am of Venezuela the exelente product thanks(Producto muy buenos, soy de venezuela el producto exelente gracias)"
+1,refused my return,I emailed the company 3 times requesting permission to return unused item and they never got back to me. I am stuck with a product I do not want that I bought by mistake. Bad business.
+2,Regular 'ol Charger,"Plain old charger that comes with the sd870is that I forgot the charger for when I went home for Christmas. Works just fine.The only thing that I can complain about is Amazon's shipping; I ordered it with 2-day shipping and since I ordered it the tracking said that it would arrive Dec. 22nd. Well, the 22nd came and went, then when I checked the tracking it said that it was on time and would arrive the 23rd. Wait, if it was on time then it would have arrived the 22nd...? OK... Thanks Amazon, so much for 2-day shipping..."
+2,It arrived. It charged. Camera works.,"Somewhere out there on this Earth, there are three other equally well-made chargers I've misplaced. Until I stop losing these illusive chargers, I will continue to buy them to feed my photographic addiction."
+2,Battery charger,My new battery charger works perfectly! I was so glad to find it for such a reasonable price! It is nice to have my camera back! Thanks Amazon!
+1,Doesn't work,"I was looking forward to using my canon powershot again as I'd misplaced my original charger while traveling. I take the charger out of the bag, not box, and plug it in only to find that it does not work - it's not charging at all. No light, no power when I put the battery back in my camera. Will ship it back very soon for a replacement or refund!"
+1,Mislead,"I feel that I was mislead when purchasing this product since when I googled replacement battery chargers for my Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Elph, this site came up as having a compatible charger. However, when it arrived it WAS NOT COMPATIBLE!!! It cost me the postage both ways and a huge waste of time. This vendor should be more specific in advertising!! I got ripped off on this deal!!"
+1,The product never work,"This is the first time I buy a product from this provider and I will never do it again, they sold me a charger without a box and that looks kind of used, when I try to charge my batteries they never did it. After a couple tries I went to a local dealer and got a brand new that made a great job in a couple hours."
+2,Works fine,I had to buy a replacement for a camera battery. This works just fine but I do wonder why they charge such a high price for this little charger. Guess they know the camera is useless without it?
+2,Perfect replacement for a lost charger,"If you happen to misplace the factory charger, this is the exact replacement you need for the cameras listed. There were no flaws in the product, and it came in safe packaging.The only problem is cost, but I wouldn't use an aftermarket charger so I was prepared to pay for the real thing. If you lose your Canon battery charger, go ahead and order this."
+1,Not worth the price,"Keep getting ""Driver Open Fail"" message. No solution availabe, this renders the camera unusable. Save your money."
+1,Vivitar Should Be Cast Into the Deepest Pit of Hell,"Being a camera aficionado and collector, I picked this up at Walmart to play around with. Even THAT'S not possible... see, there's no support for Mac OS X. Vivitar's website claims no driver is needed for OS X, that an icon appears on the desktop in Classic Mode. That's a cynical, damnable LIE! Until some similarly-wronged Code Warrior writes a driver for this, I can't affirm to you that the dynamic range of this sweetheart sucks eggs, but that's what I've been told.It really deserves negative stars. I used to love Vivitar SLR stuff. Now they don't even answer email inquiries and complaints. Vivitar should be cast into the deepest pit of Hell for all eternity."
+1,Another - case of can't download pictures from camera,"This was a Christmas present for my son. I am in complete agreement with the other reviewers. It seemed like a great starter camera for my son and the price was right. But it is completely useless*********** Save your money!!!I followed the instruction on the software CD provided (more than once). It seemed very simple but when I open the Dual Camera software, it will show me the pictures in the camera, but then locks up. The program becomes unresponsive. I have been working with this for hours and am completely frustated. If any one has been able to find a way to get the pictures downloaded please help!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,nonsense,Can not get the pictures off the camera. Keeps saying faliure when try to download or go to website.
+1,I bought this as a Christmas present!,"Now my daughter will not stop aggravating me because we cannot download the pictures off of the dran thing and wants a new camera, so now, I have not only wasted my money, but I have to buy her a more expensive camera that will work that she will break or lose.Thanks so much Vivitar!"
+1,This is a camera?? Sold in retail stores???,"I wish I could rate this camera -9999999999999999999999999999999. Actually what I really wish is to mound all of the Vivitar Vivicam 55 cameras up in a pile and BURN THEM. Anyway, I found this camera at Walmart thinking it should be good for the $20 price tag they were asking. When I first opened this wannabe camera I noticed the buttons were very cheap. More than half the pictures taken were either blurry and/or yellowed. Don't bother trying to create a video with this thing unless you like a still frame video. I brought it back after I did some research and found the Logitech C310 Webcam for several dollars more here on Amazon(which has HD!). This is the worst camera i have EVER used. Live and learn, and never buy anything made by Vivitar. Shop around and spend a few extra dollars for a better camera. If not, you get what you pay for."
+2,"Janet doesn't beat Michael's Tours, but it's still amazing!","The little sister of the Jackson family has done it her brother's way. U will find her doing theatrical moves, modern dancing moves, and sexy moves. It's worth buying, because it's something u will want to watch over and over again instead of once only. so be smart and buy it cause it's worth it all!"
+1,JANET JACKSON - VELVET ROPE TOUR,"Well another one of my first dvd purchases...I found this concert very poor...it did nothing for me... the sound quality was poor, The set on stage was quite good but lacked the final sparkle, Janet's performance was glitzy... but sadly something was missing...my advice is puchase Janet's later DVDS..."
+1,"Fire the editor, sue the director, annihilate the producer","This must be the worst rendering of a live concert I have ever seen. I saw The Velvet Rope in concert and absolutely loved it! This DVD however is a disgrace to Miss Janets talents. The sound is awful and the editing even worse. All the dance numbers have been slaughtered in the editing room and there is no way to see the great choreography. If you like 120 minutes of Janet close up then this DVD is for you. Otherwise we can only hope somebody makes a re-edit and remix version so the world can finally see a worthwile version of the concert. What a shame, what a waste."
+2,It Was A Blast,"Janet Is Truly Amazing . I Went To See Her Concert Here In Johannesburg , South Africa . It Was Unbelievable . I Bought The Vhs Tape Of The Velvet Rope And Now I Am Back To Buy The Dvd Version . I Can Watch The Tape Over And Over Again . Janet Is Truly Entertaining . I Actually Did Not Expect The Concert To Be That Great , But I Would Really Stunned . The Choreography Was Really Out Of This World . I Recommend This Movie To Everybody . For 2 Hours , You Are Transformed To A World Of Magic And Excitement . I Can Guarantee That You Will Love It . Thank You Janet For Your Outstanding Performance , It Will Honestly Remain A Part Of Me For A Very Long Time ! !"
+2,The One and Only... MS. JACKSON (If you are nasty),"This DVD is one of my all time favorite musical DVDs. Miss Jackson proves why she is the highest paid singer in the industry. With a combination of costume changes, great choreography, Janet's greatest hits, and a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden, the DVD makes for an excellent night of entertainment. I only regret that I was not able to see the concert in person here in my home town due to a cancelation of the concert;however, the DVD is definately a suitable substitute. I highly recommend this DVD to any fans of Janet, lovers of music, and owners of quality DVDs."
+2,beautiful representation of janet as a person,"this tour was very person and as janet represented from the start of the concert, an open book of HER story of her life, music, feelings and so forth. The concert begins with a big book being opened and then seperated into two screens then comes janet. She sings songs from velvet rope which are perfectly mixed with classic dance hits of hers over the years. A lot of the control and rhythm nation songs were made into medleys though some of the ones with intense choreography like If, Rhythm Nation and so forth were performed wonderfully. Janet also created great new chorography for what about, you and i get lonely which could have also been singles. I wish Everytime was sang on this show though that ballad is just so beautiful. It was great to see rope burn and special included."
+1,Low quality dvd,"I know I am just writing this review now but the dvd I purchased was not in good quality. I am not sure it because the actual concert was 10 to 15 year old but I did not enjoy this copy at all.thank you,Charisse Chase"
+1,bad deal,"This DVD could not be played all the way through. I tried skipping past the ""bad part"" but no dice...it simply would not play. I was really looking forward to this video and will not buy from this seller again. The only good thing was that my money was returned (less the handling fee!) Feel like I was penalized for using this seller."
+2,what else can i say she is JANET!,this tour is like a representation of janet as a person what she feels and what she wants in life and what she is looking for and basically happiness i personally enjoy janet in everything she does because she does it so well!
+1,I must be the only one...,"I saw this tour and the DVD was a big letdown. I thought the sound quality was poor, at best. Hollow and ""boomy"" bass are all I notice.I very much WANTED to love this video, but cannot."
+1,Are we discussing the same DVD?,Mostly crowd noises and Ms Jackson basking in the adoration -- did I miss something?
+2,"Pure art in sight, sound and motion. JDJ as the Velvet One.","This is a highly entertaining show that you can watch over and over again. It deserves an Amazon.com double five star rating, it is that good. Think, if you will, of the Velvet One's rising to the top in spite of her talented and tabloid catching siblings and in spite of the emergence of girl groups who are flooding the airwaves and CD displays with soundalike claptrap which has only a catchy phrase or a man-slam to its merit. (Pay some dues, girls.) Look at the Velvet One's performance in the concert showstoppers--""Alright/I Get Lonely/Rope Burn"" ""Black Cat"" ""What About That"" ""Rhythm Nation""--I mean...is she great or what? And look at how many of the Velvet One's tunes you know by heart. There ain't that many performers out there of Janet's calibre at all these days...well, maybe a few of 'em. They seem to be calling themselves ""diva"". Oh well. Thanks, Velvet One, from saving us from an entertainment void."
+2,TOO HOT TO TOUCH!,THIS CONCERT WAS SO HOT. I REGERT NOT SEEING HER WHEN SHE CAME TO HOTLANTA. WE DO HAVE THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE. WHEN I SAW IT ON HBO I KNEW I HAD TO HAVE MY PERSONAL COPY. THANKYOU JANET FOR PUTTING IT ON DVD.
+2,MISS JANET...SHOULD I SAY MORE?!!!,"I TAPED THE SHOW THE NIGHT IT AIRED WHILE IT WAS TAPING I WAS AT THE SHOW, TOO HOT, MISS JANET TORE IT UP. EVERYONE WAS SINGING WITH HER. IT WAS SO LOUD, SOMETIMES YOU COULD HARDLY HEAR IT, BUSTA WAS THERE, T-BOZ, AMONG ALOT OF CELEBS WHO WERE THERE, LISTEN, ENOUGH WITH THE TALK, JANET IS TOO FIERCE, GET THE TAPE, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED."
+2,it's all about the music,"This concert is all about the music and art with a little bit of sex, but after this she became way too sexual in a classless way. Although janet's career is suffering right now, she will bounce back. Hey, even Velvet Rope started out slow and started picking up once Together Again was released, Damita Jo should too once the new single All Nite becomes a hit. So buy this DVD today, it's all about the music"
+1,Do not waste your money!!,"This DVD will not load in your player. You will get a message, ""this cannot be played, not a compatible format"". Hopefully Amazon.com will allow me to return this DVD. This was a bad purchase for me."
+1,Didn't work,Tried to play on two different Blu-ray players and it simply would not play. I could only get it to play on my computer. No good.
+1,Not one of her best...,"I didn't really like it. The best part of the show to me was the intro.She seemed to never change that boring outfit. She was way too thin, and her outfits should've been tailor made as they were drooping off of her. She appeared darker, and her hair was way too long and in the way.I do see some Madonna in here, but I don't know who's copying who because they both came out around the same time. But I guess Madonna beat her to the over the top concert extravaganza's.I also saw some of the same moves that Michael did.Her most recent tour seems better than this."
+2,Janet!!!,Janet is at her best in this excellent concert! I love this video and have seen many concerts... This it top entertainment!! I recommend it highly.Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour (Live in Concert) (DTS)
+2,good,"The concert was her best. Great twists and turns on the concert, kept my attention most of the time."
+1,Wack She ain't Michael,"Janet Jackson works very hard.I will give her that But when she isn't biting Madonna, she is trying hard to be a 2nd tier Version of Her Brother which she will never be able to do.She can't sing& is a So-So Dancer.The Music&Production is what really has Her Name up in Lights in the First&Only Place."
+2,Superb,"Man of La Mancha / 0-394-40619-2Though I find the Don Quixote story to be moving and meaningful, I am the first to admit that the full work of Cervantes can be incredibly daunting - not exactly light evening reading. ""Man of La Mancha"" has managed to perfectly distill the Don Quixote story into a short, heart-warming play that is, if possible, even greater than the source material.In ""Man of La Mancha"", the ravings of our madman show us the veneer of the world we ought to live in. The character of Dulcinea is particularly touching - where those who would use and abuse her see only a whore broken by life's cruelties and painful necessities, our mad hero sees a woman capable of love, kindness, and friendship. He sees a person, with pain and sorrow and strength and inner beauty. How can we know that this view is ""insanity""? Perhaps it is the rest of the world that is mad, and only our dear man of La Mancha has clear senses.~ Ana Mardoll"
+1,Didn't even know it was a play!,"Ok, call me ignorant!The only reason I bought this book is because I've heard of it before and I'm trying to read some classics.Who knew it was a play? Not me!A little hard to understand, but after I got past the introduction, I quite enjoyed the play itself. It was very funny.Not sure if you like this kind of thing, but it was just ok for me."
+1,Not my favorite,"I found Man of La Mancha to be quite confussing. The plot is so crazy that it is hard to get a grasp on what is happening until halfway through the book. One you do figure it out, it is rather humerous, but not one of my favorites by any means."
+2,An awesome 20 song blues collection by 20 classic artists...,"Simply an awesome 20 song blues collection by 20 classic artists (Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Hound Dog Taylor, etc.) from an Austrian label called Wolf Records."
+2,Handheld slots,"This is a fun little toy. My son got it this past Christmas when he was 5. When you get the winning three in a row, the machine spits out all of your change. You can put any coinage in the slot."
+1,Such a boring toy,"I purchased this slot machine thinking it was larger than it was and also hoping it would at least perform a little better than it did. It doesn't even require a coin to release the jackpot. Overall, this machine is not worth purchasing."
+1,Immediately broke,"Broke the very first time I pulled the handle. Very dissappointed, was going to give as a Christmas present. Made very cheaply, only good point was that it arrived on time."
+2,Nobody would believe this in a novel...only true crime!!,"It is hard to imagine how the three characters in this triangle came to be involved, but the author did her research well (complete with photos) and shows us how it all happened. How could this multi-millionaire make such terrible bizarre decisions? And this is a true story!"
+2,"BUDDY HOLLY ""Revealed""","I have been a Buddy Holly fan since I first heard him on the radio in my home town of Sydney, Australia.Whilst we heard all his songs, the main songs that is, it took many years, over 50, for me to be able to access a detailed visual history of his life and times and friends.It was great to see the other players who worked with him in those days eg a very young Waylon Jennings.A brilliantly put together documentary, even my wife found it very interesting! Although she got a bit sick of me falling asleep with the DVD player on and it defaulting to ""That'll be the Day"", in the early hours of the morning.A great contribution to those interested in the history and pioneers of Rock n Roll!"
+2,"Very, Very Satisfied !","I really like to Thank's for this Amazing book, well done ... this book is a beauty and fully contain a lot of informations about my beloved XBOX System ... and more ... a lot of more .... I want to say for all .... Buy this item and enjoy ! ;-)"
+1,The Black Art of Xbox mods,Good basic book on modding. The pictures are of good enough quality to make the verbage much clearer. More details on opperating systems with the Xbox would have been helpfull. One still needs the internet and a good knowledge of where to go in order to find the rest of the puzzle.
+1,MODDERS RUIN THE GAME!,"You may think you are cool because you took the case off of your X-Box and (wow) followed a 6 step process to install your loser chip.But really you're just a cheater.Why are you playing?If you want to win games consider practice.It is a game.Once you start cheating now it's just a joke.Modding for the purpose of unlocking the xbox's media center functionality is one thing - that's fair use in my opinion, but modding to boost your rank is immature and ascinine.Why do you care what your rank is if you have such low regard for the game itself????"
+1,bad,The cushions fell apart- split in half and does not stay on your feet. Do not buy- very poor product.
+2,Build Skills From Ground Up,"Excellent DVD, Explain concepts and methods very clearly. Great DVD to have as a guide and give the practitioner of the arts lots of ideas."
+1,bad product,i received a damaged product I can not return because actually I Live abroad in Central America so is too expensive sentd this item for this reason I prefered waste this shoulder harness.
+2,great accessory,"i love this harness as it makes it so easy to cary the IM7 around. just understand that with this harness, most of the speaker and the controls on top are not protected. the purpose of this harness is to make the IM7 transportable, no to completely protect it as the bag does."
+2,IM7 Shoulder Harness - Great!,"Besides being so happy with the IM7 Speaker Boombox that I got for my daughter (the sound is terrific, it rocks), the shoulder harness is great. You put it on the IM7 and just leave it on. It makes the IM7 much more portable. I love the IM7! And the harness. What a team!"
+1,"5 star movie , 1 star copy !! SHAME !!","i love this movie, but when i watched this dvd version of it, i thought for a moment that my tv was playing up.the sound and image are dreadfull !!!! adjusting sound and vision on tv doesn't help either, i prefer copying a video tape on dvd myself.that's not all, nowadays we expect a dvd to come with trailers, documentarys etc.. you know some extras to enjoy the whole surrounding that made the movie. here: NOTHING ! nothing at allcompare this with dvd of ""mildred pierce"" or ""straight jacket""they come with FAB extras.this dvd version is done with no effort at all."
+1,A tresured noir given poor picture quality by KINO,"The movie is a masterpiece of noir with performances that are superb. However, the grainy gooey VHS-like picture quality can only be attributed to a very poor and shoddy transfer by KINO."
+1,Brilliant Movie - Dreadful DVD,"Kino Video ought to be embarrassed to release such a poor quality print on DVD. What everyone has said about the transfer is true. It is truly dreadful. There are better copies of this film on VHS. At one point Joan backs away from the camera in horror until her performance is nothing but a fuzzy blur.Joan Crawford's work deserves better treatment. Hopefully the upcoming Crawford boxed set from Warner Bros will include a better version of this film. Keep your fingers crossed.That said, I love this movie, even with it's ridiculous ending. That milk! Those eyes! But why does Joan's character cry out in warning at the end of the film only to smirk pridefully as she walks away?"
+2,I'm sooo happy,I am sooo happy now that I finally have this DVD - rarely recognized fantastic film noir - Joan's best and Jack Palance's first movie break. Riveting. Arrived on time and in perfect condition!
+2,Palaver with Palance,"Perfect casting, careful pacing, and precise characterizations are the specialties of this suspenseful film noir. Of particular interest is the plot's patient development of the relationship between Crawford and Palance, an intricate bond that continues to intrigue as the harmony of their home begins to ring hollow. Palance's powerful sex appeal is like a lightning rod that draws both Crawford and Grahame, and, though nothing in the storyline comes as a shock, the details are utterly jolting!"
+2,The best laid plans...,"Joan Crawford chews the scenery, Jack Palance looks ugly and menacing, and Gloria Grahame slinks around in this fabulous film noir. Crawford is a wealthy socialite and playwright who marries Palance, an actor she had previously rejected from one of her plays. Turns out he has a girlfriend (Grahame) and they're plotting to murder Joan for her money. Joan finds out and decides to beat them to the punch (so to speak) by hatching a plan to murder her husband and frame his lover for the crime, complete with a little dream sequence showing the audience how it's supposed to turn out. In the middle of the plan, however, Joan loses her nerve...and that's when things get really interesting. The suspense starts about halfway through the film, when Joan discovers the plot against her, but the last ten minutes of the film dials up it a few levels. A must for any fan of Crawford and/or film noir."
+1,Frustrated in my search,"Disappointed in the viewer comment on poor quality transfer from VHS to DVD which has discouraged me from completing my contemplated purchase of the DVD. Will keep looking elsewhere for a quality transfer.Am also stymied in not being able to find a CC version. I show these wonderful old film noirs to my 92 year old Dad who is deaf; without CC, it's impossible..."
+2,Could be Crawford's Best!,"Joan Crawford & Jack Palance are sheer perfection in this tightly directed film noir suspense film. Not for a moment does the tension ease! Crawford has done excellent work in many of her large library of films, but this ranks right at the top. This is one to own!"
+1,Great Movie But Awful Sound Quality by KINO,"This is one of those great film noir classics and Crawford gives one of her great performances. However, all of this is marred by the poor sound quality by Kino. I had to turn up the volume on my TV all the way to hear it. Crawford (in her last Oscar nominated role) and this superb film deserve much better."
+2,"Fun movie, Terrible DVD especially for the price","This movie was fun and over the top. An exciting thriller worthy of purchase, but not until the price drops. The sound is terrible. I had to crank up the volume. The picture quality is fuzzy at times. Also, there are no extra features, not even a trailer. No captions. Nothing. Bare bones. Rent it only, you won't regret this watching this."
+2,Spine Tingling Thriller!,"Joan plays Myra Hudson, a successful playrite who marries Jack Palance then discovers an awful truth....Now watch Joanie go to work in a very clever way to out fox the villians......It is no surprise to me that Miss Crawford was nominated for an Oscar for this edge of your seat Hitchcockian like thriller...It is a job very well done and Miss Crawford deserves a vivacious round of applause!! ATTA GIRL JOANIE!!!"
+2,sudden fear,i think sudden fear is a very good example of the so called films noirs and also joan crawfords performace is very convincing as the frightned woman who tries to save her life as well as she can
+2,"fun,gripping film noir","even for those of you who don't like the older films this one might grab you. good example of film noir with dramatic music, dramatic lighting and well-picked cast. the plot involves a devoted husband and a scheming husband. plot accelerates into a mind-blowing climax."
+1,Masochist Dearest,"Can anyone who watches this movie ever erase from their mind the scene where Crawford finds out Palance and Grahame are plotting to kill her and goes stark, raving mad? It an Olympian display of overacting that has never been equalled: Crawford pulls at her hair, wildly darts her unfocused, bulging eyes, clamps her ears shut, pulls tight her grimacing mouth. A lunatic chimpanzee receiving electroshock couldn't do justice to Crawford's facial contortions here. I guess the reason that Crawford is such a fascinating screen presence to fans and nonfans alike is that she's a relentless masochist. In movie after movie, no matter what terrible fate befalls her, no matter how many times she is betrayed, it's nothing compared to the mental punishments she visits upon herself. The movie itself is serviceable but fairly ludicrous; there are glaring plot holes almost never seen in true film noir. The entire switched-identities ending is just about as bizarre as Crawford's performance."
+1,WARNING!!! DON'T BUY HERE CHEAP!!!! CHINA JUNK!!!,SELLER DOESN'T RESPOND BACK EITHER. WARNING!!! WARNING!!! WARNING!!! DON'T BUY HERE!!!! CHEAP CHINAM JUNK!!! WARNING!!! WARNING!!!!DON'T BUY HERE. CHEAP BOLT ON SET UP......TWISTED OFF AND BROKE THE FIRST TIME. LUCKY IT DIDN'T SMASH A FOOT OR FINGERS. LAWSUIT TIME IF IT DID.WARNING!!!! WARNING!!! WARNING!!!! DON'T BUY HERE. CHEAP CHINA JUNK!!!!!
+1,Bad Product--great company. Responded immediately to problem with product.,The product was defective. Could not be cranked down. Bolts were missing from package. The company offered to replace and shipped me the missing bolts. I reccomend the company but not this jack.
+1,Embarrassing but No Disrespect meant,"I was enjoying the author's story but about a quarter of the way through I became embarrassed for her as the author is presenting a racist view point on her story. She is the racist.This viewpoint is part of the problem that African-Americans cannot escape from; racism against others. Sister Souljah blames white people throughout her book without thinking that it was the early Egyptions that raided the African villages for slaves, not the early Europeans. With her point the finger mentality we, as a nation not just individual races, will not be able to overcome this debilitating disease called racism.The situations she gets into with people are not only caused by a lack of common sense but embarrassingly phony. If you are that clueless to these types people using you, you need a check up from the neck up. If you want a real story; read Richard Dry's book called Leaving for a true African-American story."
+2,Insightful,Thought this book was excellent. She has taken the time to practice some of the things that others are doing even though its not her lifestyle and she has found it to be of benefit to her.
+2,Life Changing Memoir,"I was in my early twenties when this book found its way into my heart; I will never forget the sound of Sister Souljah's voice in my head, I could hear her words and feel the pain rising from the pages. Though it has been since the early nineties that I read No Disrespect, I will always heartily recommend Sister Souljah's grand debut; this book is pure heart; not easy to come by in these plastic times. I say, pick it up and give it a read, you won't be disappointed, and something might change within your soul, a new perspective, or even a song within your heart might be born and you might chance to sing along with No Disrespect ~ I think it takes guts to write like this, and this author has my full respect for putting herself out there. Not an easy thing to do. Sometimes its not easy to read a book chock full of opinions that one may or may not agree with; and that is the glorious thing about this book; new perspective, new horizons; freedom to think newly."
+2,Very good reading,"I had never even heard of this book. I was in the bookstore looking for The Coldest Winter Ever & it was out of stock (again). So I happened to see No Disrespect by Sr. Souljah & took a chance on reading it. I finished it in 5 days. Excellent reading, it held my attention. I recommended this book to a few of my friends."
+2,If you value the essence of storytelling let this story...,This story weaves many of our public and private lives as African American and the sorrow and joys that we must face being the in that # that is destined to succeed in the odds against the 85%.
+1,Offensive,"I'm a white female who is married to a black man. I'm outraged that she does not agree with interracial marriages. She talks about living in AmeriKKA, but it is her as well who promotes racist views. How are we to live as a nation if people can't be friends/lovers just because of their colour. Obviously we haven't progressed as a nation if we can't accomplish that."
+2,No Disrespect but...,"I've been reading this book lately. It was one of the first books recommended to me as to be really good. It is pretty good and I have to admit Sister Souljah does tell it like it is and she sounds very respectful towards herself and others. Personally I think she was too goodie-goodie, though. She stays monogamous for way too long. I'm not going by other reviews either. I don't know any girl that thinks as pure as her, and I know goodie-goodie girls! But all in all, the chapters are pretty much like glue and they're realistic. The book is definitely good and I do recommend it. Especially for people who like being in touch with who they really are. I definitely want to keep reading on."
+2,A Wake Up Call,"I enjoyed this book very much. Saw a lot of myself in the pages. Some good and some bad, I think all females should read as rite of passage. Will enlighten and encourage a different behavior. A book that should be read and passed on to others."
+1,"RACIST,HOMOPHOBIC, HATE MONGER","And those are the nice things I have to say about this woman and her book. She's a young woman with a LOT to learn. She sounds like a one of those white far-right ""Christian"" nuts.By the way, if she doesn't believe in interracial relationships, why does she work with Sean ""Puffy"" Combs, who is dating Jennifer Lopez? Souljah would probably rationalize that Sean was driven to make it with Jennifer by our racist society. (Sean looks to me like he's having fun!)"
+1,Racist and stereotyped,"I got about halfway through this idiotic (and extremely poorly written) tripe. Whine, whine, whine. Take some responsibility for yourself. Bigoted, empty, hateful nonsense from a vacuous, race-baiting hack suffering a dearth of originality, an abundance of misguided vitriol, and an excess of hand-wringing and pouting disguised as legitimate literature."
+1,"No Disrespect? - How about ""No Clue""","More nonsense about the typical knee jerk, finger pointing, resentment that takes all focus off personal responsibility. Grow up."
+2,One of the best stories ever,I recomend this book to any young african american and women who are having problems at home and with their peers...Pick up this book...it will help alot. Wonderful book Sister Souljah
+2,I love Sister Souljah,"This book is a must read. Sister Souljah comes live and direct. Nothing sugar coated. This book is the real deal. Any black woman can probably relate to everything in this book, especially the different relationships she encounters. Go grab this book my beautiful people!"
+2,Giggra,"This is one of the best books I have ever read. I don't keep my books after I read them. If they are hardcover I donate them to the library. If they are soft cover and I can't find someone to give them too, as much as I hate to, I toss them in the trash. Which is why I now have a Kindle. I have had this book since 2000 when I read it. I LOVE this book. It was well written and I personally identified with it, being of the same generation as the author. I was inspired by the words I read. Between Morrison's The Bluest Eyes and this book....""WHEW"" is all I can say. If I had a teenage daughter I would give her this book to read just like my father gave me ""Young, Gifted, and Black"" to read. I never read the same book twice, with the exception of this book. LOVED IT!!!"
+1,Another boring book about oppression.......................,"I must agree with the reader from Louisville. This is just another work about a black person blaming the ""white man"" for their misfortunes. This topic is so old and boring.I agree that there is a MASSIVE racial problem in this country, but do we need to be reminded of this EVERY DAY?!I've used to hear her radio talk shows in the early 1990's and must agree that she is a racist."
+1,Whitey is oppressing you?,They agreed to publish and largely distribute one of her books. Most whites in this country will never have such a luxury. Hypocrite. Racist.
+1,Horrible Horrible...Just Go to Borders,I ordered this item on or around August 15th. It is September 13th and I have still not received this item. I emailed the shipper on numerous occasions about the item. The shipper even went as far as to lie and state that my shipping information was lost. I provided the shipper with my shipping information yet again and still did not receive the book not to mention the shipper stopped responding to my emails. Needless to say I had to file a claim with Amazon and I just went and bought the book from Borders....just buy books or whatever else this shipper is selling elsewhere...it may be more but at least you will get your item!
+1,No Disrespect,"You talk about bigots! We have adopted 3 black children, 'tho we already have 5 biological. We are so darn happy that we have saved our 3 from the horable, unetical, imoral life that is epicted in this book. If that is how Sister has lived her life, we see absolutely no reason why she would brag about it. Also, while white students are worrying about their student loans, and wondering how in the world they will ever be able to pay them back, little or nothing was said about the African-American students concerns about their pay-back. Oh, yes, I forgot ""We Owe You""(?) Great that Sister Souljah is trying to help her ""brothers"" and ""sisters"", but maybe she should start with teaching them some morals, and maybe cleaning up her act while she is at it. Sister is a talanted writer. We hope that someday she will find something more uplifting to write about."
+2,This is a Life Changing Book!,"As I read No Disrespect, I developed a new respect for Sister Souljah - for she is bright, strong, sober, calculating, and in your face, telling it like it is! I've read works of so-called prolific writers more than twice her age, yet none have touched nerves and brought revelation to me as she has in No Disrespect!I smiled to myself as I read the penetrating questions she asked the people in her life. I admire her! I wish every Black man and woman could and would read this enlightening tome, for it is a life changing adventure into a world where knowledge is king! The multitude of lessons learned are a by-product of a very entertaining read!"
+2,BADDEST BOOK I'VE READ!!!,"FIRST OF ALL LET ME START BY SAYING THIS WAS A VERY GOOD BOOK. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THAT ALL TEENAGE GIRLS READ THIS BOOK. I FOUND IT TO BE VERY UPLIFTING, & LIKE EVERY DAY LIFE. MUST READ!!"
+1,this is not the way to change things.,"a friend of mine had said this book was ab-soul-lutely stunning, and i'm disappointed to say it was anything but. The vast majority of the text is spent pointing fingers at various groups who are seen by Souljah to be opressing the African-American woman, and yet she doesen't go into any real solutions to the problems. I, being a black lesbian, was extremely offended by her outright homophobic comments in the book, and had to try to get through them without throwing it away. I ended up throwing it away anyway at the end. Feel like revolution? Listen to Me'Shell Ndegeocello. Don't buy this book."
+1,"I Support What She Says, But I don't believe It","I read ""No Disrespect after reading ""The Coldest Winter Ever"", and finding that work of fiction riveting, and well -told. I found ""No Disrespect"" a non-fiction work that is told with the caveat - I will tell the truth, and the names are changed only to protect the innocent"", to be poorly told, hard to believe, and self serving. Yes, I do believe it is possible to have morals and values as SS describes herself to have in this work, but the stories she writes, rather than honest, smack of someone that is holding back, or more to the point someone tailoring the story to conclude in an ending that is suitable to them. I don't mean any disrepect, but I don't buy it was the prevailing thought as I read her story."
+1,Further proof that stupidity comes in all colors.,"Firstly, I find it startling that Vintage would deign to publish something so poorly written. The semi-literacy of this prose (I'm being generous) does, if nothing else, suggest that Miss Souljah didn't use a ghost writer. The words, in all their ghettofied glory, are hers. Booker T. Washington would have wept. While I can appreciate to some extent this woman's pathological disgust of whites, I cannot understand the roots of her homophobia or anti-Semitism. Her easy-way-out philosophy (Everybody's to Blame Except Me) is the very thing that keeps her where she is."
+1,Not the real deal,"We received our comforter, and it was not the dimensions advertised. We contacted the seller(Egyptian Cotton Factory Outlet Store) and the claimed manufacturer (Warm Things). The manufacturer responded quickly to tell us that this seller does not have access to their products. The seller has copied the language from the manufacturer's website and is selling fraudulent products in their name. If you care about the quality or dimensions of the comforter you're buying, don't buy from them."
+2,Close to Parallels,"If you like the Parallels cd, then you will probably like this one too. Inside Out contains songs that, I think, could have easily been included on the Parallels disc, released three years previous. The production on this disc is kind of lacking in bass and depth, but the songs are just as beautiful as those on Parallels."
+2,"Continuing the trendy radio feel,still too good!","Yeah it got a lot of radio friendly tunes but still this album is real good.Songs like the opening track,Monument & The Strand are the highlight of this album,FW never let down."
+2,"A truly beautiful recording, very personal and deep","A lot of people hate this album. I guess is because is of the softer more retrospective style. For me this album is great, far better than Paralles. As a painter and graphic artist is one of the albums a use to get in the mood to paint and create. You can find here some of the most personal and beautiful of the band's songs like, Pale fire, Shelter Me, and Island in the Stream. Plus you get one of Fates's most awesome progressive tracks- Monument. Overall an excellent production."
+2,Fates Warning is killer.....,"Fates Warning continues to push the envelope. They blend melodic riffs with bone crushing symmetry for that just right mix. This albulm is miles ahead of shades....If you like Dream Theater or Queensryche, this is a must for your collection...Its your Fate......."
+2,Fates warning.. rule`s..,"THIS ALBUM RULE`S. ALL FATE`S WARNING MUSIC IS AWESOME, THAT GUY DOWN BELOW, WHO SAID THIS IS THE WORST ALBUM HE EVER HEARD? WELL, HE OBVIOUSLY DOESN`T KNOW REAL MUSIC. {He must be a wanna be?} RAY ALDERS VOCAL RANGE`S ARE INCREDIBLE!!! MARK ZONDER AWESOME ON DRUMS.... JIM MATTEOS BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF STRINGS ... do yourself a favor buy this cd.and all the other one`s Awaken The GUARDIAN ~ my favorite all time Fate`s album NO EXIT another great one ! FATES WARNING RULES...."
+1,Disappoitment,"It was first FW album I've listened to. And I'm afraid I'll never buy their CDs again. I don't want to waste my money. Well, I've heard FW is one of the prog metal monsters. Perhaps... Dream Theatre, for instance, doesn't have any such a pale album. This album has just some elements of progressive. If I have not heard it's prog rock group I'd never supposed it's progressive. Ok, the CD now is in used CD department and I hope I'll return some money."
+1,Sci-Fi Natural Law,"Here is a recent example of this author's online reasoning, which he proposes others should be governed by in a free republic:""Let us assume that two planets which have not yet been inhabited by humans are to be colonized by them; on Planet Alpha, heterosexual couples only are assigned; on Planet Beta, only homosexual couples. In one hundred years, will both islands be populated assuming that reproductive technologies are not available to either group? I suggest that Planet Alpha will be; but Planet Beta will not. Why? The basic answer is to be found in the biological complementarity of the heterosexual couple necessary for procreation that is absent in same-sex couple. This is a scientific argument...""As I suspected, Natural Law theorists are about as serious as Trekkies"
+2,A Real Page Turner,Jack Polidoro has a writing style that will keep you turning the pages. This book is a fast read. The plot is exciting and moves. Jack has a way of making the tale come alive in your head. This book should be made into one of those disaster movies starring George Kennedy. It would be a knock-out! Jack included a generous helping of juicy sex too.
+2,Take the good with the bad,"Ok, before I bought this DVD, I read all the reviews and I was prepared for it to be really annoying. IT WAS! She gets on your nerves. She LOVES to act, and she thinks she is really funny, but it gets old quick. On the other hand, I was so glad that I sat thru it because me and my husband learned so much. It was too late for us to get into a class, and this was really so informative, and it went over pretty much everything you need to know about going thru labor or having a c-section. So, for the people who said it wasnt enough cuz you didnt get to interact with couples or instructor, why did you buy it? Its great if you cant go to a class. What you learn is the most important part of this, isnt it?"
+2,Entertaining Education,"A good choice for those who are not a ble to make it to birthing class, or those that want additional information. Funny, witty and covers everything from start to end."
+2,Kim's review,"These classes were a lot better than I expected. Most of the infomration was refresher, but there were several things that I never knew. The instructer doing the classes is hilarious, and my husband actually sat down and enjoyed watching them. These were much easier for him since he doesn't do well in a class room setting."
+2,Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,Don't have enough time or money for Childbirth classes? Are the classes full? Watch this video instead! Really thorough and informative. It has the same information as classes for about a tenth of the price.
+2,I LOVED THIS VIDEO,"The lady is kinda annoying. But the videos made me feel prepared and made me feel comfortable with my decision to not go to any formal classes, these were more than enough."
+2,So helpful!,"I was induced with my first baby, which led to a c-section. I was bound and determined to do a VBAC with my second, but didn't want to redo the hospital birth classes. Got these DVDs, watched them once with my husband and several times on my own. Extremely educational, entertaining and helpful. Had a successful, drug-free VBAC and used much of the advice and information DVDs while laboring."
+2,pretty helpful,"My husband and I both enjoyed this helpful dvd to better prepare us for the ""BIG"" day. We were not able to go to an actual birthing class because of his work schedule. There are a lot of reviews complaining about how the birthing instructor isn't very funny and somewhat cheesy, but it's really not all that bad. We both found her to actually be humorous in most parts. This dvd is very easy to understand and is great, especially for new parents like us. I def recommend it, and also, if you have netflix, you can rent it instead of buying it. But it's dvd by mail only, not instant streaming."
+1,Hard program to watch,"This dvd is very difficult to watch. The instructor is very annoying. Herinappropriate, unprofessional comments clearly make the couples in the class very uncomfortable. We were actually shocked by some of her poor attempts at humor. The entire program consists of this instructor lecturing to a small group of expectant couples, using outdated props and pointing to diagrams from old childbirth classes. You never get a real sense of what labor and birth are really like. Comfort measures and breathing techniques are extremely limited. All she does is lecture to this class. The format is boring and the content limited.There are better ways to prepare for childbirth."
+2,Super Informative...nice alternative.,"I was on the fence about a child birth class, so I bought this video. I watched the first lesson on her website and that was really helpful. I really liked it. Sheri is fun. She knows her stuff and you feel like you are in the class with them. It did drone on at some points (medical interventions/medications/cord blood banking). When you get to the second disc, she talks about medications, positions, and really important stuff, but after a few mins it gets to be too much. Watch this in small increments! It makes processing the information so much easier. You can always go back and watch important sections again :-))) I plan on buying the breastfeeding video!!"
+2,informative,"I think the video was really good, im a nurse so i know most of the information already but it will hopefully help my husband. I think my husband preferred the video to an actual class. I mainly chose to use a video because of my schedule. The only thing I would have liked to see a little more was ways to help deal with the pain- like more breathing techniques. Overall I think it was good and would reccomend it."
+1,"Save your money . . . bad quality, not DVD worthy!","This is a DVD! Why is it presented as a badly shot (often shaky camera work) montage of a lady talking to a birthing class? I really thought there would be actual scenes of a birth (i.e., a birth film as you would see in a real life class), and real graphics (instead of zooming in on the sign the instructor is holding up!), etc. Also, the sound varies from very low to extremely low through the entire thing. I had my tv almost on max volume just to hear.The information is ok, but several years old and new studies are showing controlled breathing beats all the patterned breathing that is taught here. Also, the NY accents get old fast. Again, I really expected more from a $50 DVD. Save your money and buy a book! Also, there's a typo on the back cover, which appears to have been put together on a home PC. The DVD looks like something I would burn. Not high quality stuff."
+1,Don't waste your money,"I did not enjoy this video or find it informative. I thought the video was very boring and only watched half of it before I tossed it. Also, I bought this because I was having my first child and didn't know what to expect during labor but once you go into labor the nurses tell you everything to do so the video was a total waste. Also, the lady on the video is very annoying. I felt embarrassed for her."
+1,not worth the money,i felt like i was being talked down to the whole time. Me and my wife found this video to be a waste of money. The women in the video seem uninterested with what was going on and the video as a whole felt very out of date. Do not waste your time with this video.
+1,Long winded.,"This video was dull and did not provide any information that I didn't already read in the books that I checked out from the public library for free. I'm fairly disappointed with my purchase and I feel that my money could have been better spent. I find the video rather pricey, but gave it a try because of a very enthusiastic recommendation from a friend. Needless to say, if you are the type of person who must have audio and visual to learn, steer clear of this and find an instructional video that's more concise. If you can learn through just reading, I highly suggest you just check out some books for free and save yourself some money. If you like long winded stories and have too much free time on your hands, this might be the video for you."
+1,Way too annoying,"I'm sure the information presented in this class is good, but the presentation set my teeth on edge. Sheri thinks she is funny when she talks in a screeching voice and makes fun of new mother's foibles in her ""funny stories"". I cringed every time I heard her squeal as a pretended mother with a problem. If you can get past her, then I guess the DVD can give you the information and techniques you need for Lamaze. But unfortuanately Sheri spends more time talking or shrieking while trying to be amusing than just giving the information you would like to hear."
+1,Spare yourself from this,"Turns out Sheri is the most annoying person ever. And, she really must hate women in labor, judging by the way she makes fun of them and mimics them with a whiney, high-pitched baby voice. Throughout the whole ""pushing"" section she talks about how much you will whine, and if you don't, just wait because you must not really be in labor yet. She goes on and on about how horrific the pain will be, but them she tries to talk you out of an epidural!! If she was my L&D nurse, I would cross my legs until the next shift change."
+1,Take the time and go to the casses,"This DVD was over rated and to be honest, as a first time mother, I found watching this video in my 6 & 7 month to be nerve racking and at times scary. Also some of the information in this video is out of date. Go to the classes offered at your hospital. The classes were informative, I received more info there along with some freebeees."
+2,its great,"was helpful, it comes down all the nerves that exist before having the baby, enjoyed, did not get bored, its interesting and you feel like your part of the class. thanks"
+2,Very informative!,"My husband and I didn't have time to attend an 8 hour birthing class at the hospital, so we opted for this video. It was very informative and helped us understand what was happening when we went to the hospital. It was a little cheesy, but definitely worth getting."
+2,great alternative to going to a class,My husband and I felt prepared enough after watching this DVD. Sometimes the teacher's sense of humor was annoying BUT I learned A LOT from her. (Though she's also clearly pro-natural birthing)
+1,Just ok,"The information is ok. However, I feel like I am watching an episode of Family Guy when they stretch a joke way past the funny part. She is trying so hard to be funny that she ruins the purpose of the video. I really wanted to learn from the video but the dumb jokes and Sheri trying so hard to make it funny just makes it tough to watch."
+2,Great Video!,"I really didn't want to take Lamaze classes, just not my thing. So I researched DVD's and found the Laugh and Learn Series. This is an excellent teaching and exceeded my expectations. Very helpful, detailed and well layed out video. I watched it once and the second time I watched it I took notes. I maye even watch it one more time before my baby is born this July."
+2,"Learn About Birth at Home: Convenient, Easy","Love it!This DVD includes real couples in classes by Shirley (who is teaching the classes)In a nutshell she walks you through women anatomy, birth (or labor signs), do's and dont's; breathing exercises, and labor.Because each sections is separated in chapters, you can choose which ones to view; The best part is to be able to view this in the comfort of your home with your partner or husband, at your convenience; ask questions to you doctor or midwife as well."
+2,Daughter loved it!,"I purchased this for my daughter, expecting her 1st child. She loved it! Tons of information in a FUN way! Very enjoyable and informative."
+2,Really Corny but Lots of useful info.,"Title about sums it up. If you know diddly squat about your wife being pregnant, worth the watch. Probably could find all the info on Wikipedia or something though. I felt it was worth it."
+2,Very educational,"This DVD has good information, but the woman is annoying. I think they could have shortened it up a little bit. It is a good alternative to going to a birthing class."
+2,Great for 1st Time Parents,"My husband works shift work so it was extremely hard for us to attend lamaze classes, but this video made us feel so comfortable in our own home. We can always refer back to it if we need a refresher course. The breathing technique and education was on point."
+2,Worth it,"My husband and I were not able to attend a birthing class, so the doctor suggested we rent/buy a video. We decided on this one, and although the 'teacher' was a bit corny it was helpful. I especially liked that you could fast forward and skip parts! All in all it was a worthwhile purchase and proved helpful to us both."
+1,Take a class,Don't waste your money. If she had been my instructor I would have asked for my money back
+2,Reasonable prep for chldbirth,"I bought this to prep myself and my husband for the natural (midwife attended) birth of our second child. It is a reasonable video and keeps you fairly entertained. However I do not agree with everything that is ""taught"" on this video; I guess that's why we chose a midwife instead of a doctor/hosptal for this birth. If you buy this video (or get it from the local library) make sure you take what is said with a grain of salt. Birthing on your back in a hospital is NOT the best or least traumatic way to bring a new baby into the world! Good luck!!"
+1,"Lackluster, Uninformative DVD","The presentation and content of this video leaves a lot to be desired. The visual aides, diagrams, etc. are not professionally done nor are they referred to in a clear manner. The video is frankly quite boring.Search for another Lamaze video, you'll find that there is another that offers a lot more detail with a much more exciting and engaging presentation."
+1,There is no laughing in this video...,"There's not much learning either. Sheri is incredibly condescending when she mimicks pregnant women. This video could also really use some visual aids besides Sheri holding up a poor illustration, writing lists (that she doesn't finish) on a whiteboard and the worst...her on the ground, legs spread in high-waisted khakis demonstrating childbirth."
+1,Because I love condescension,If there is one thing that will turn me off to any form of instruction it's condescension. I can't stand being talked down to.There are much better videos out there that treat the viewer as if they are an adult.
+1,Ruined my life..,"I'm an expected father to be, and I thought this DVD would help me show my caring compassionate side... I was trying to be part of the whole child birthing process. Thing is, this DVD provoked an unearthly rage in my spouse. While watching it Bayles seemed more intent on belittle the viewer and sharing her own life story then furnishing us with information. My spouse secretly thought that this Sheri Bayles was trying to ruin her child's birth. The DVD taught us nothing, 80% of this DVD is about Sheri talking about her own life.. The information she did give is easily obtainable from a free pamphlet. When I told my spouse I paid $[...] for the movie she freaked! [...]"
+1,Run away from Sheri Bayles!!!!,"Altough the content on childbirth is descriptive (at times a bit too descriptive), the commentator/director Sheri Bayles is one of the most annoying, irritating, wanna-be-actresses that my husband and I have ever seen. Her approach to teaching by injecting humor is painful, and it took all of our strength to not plug our ears and cover our eyes to watch this woman. If you can handle obnoxious, loud and nerdy instructors, then you may enjoy this DVD. The 5 couples she works with in the instruction look bored and confused."
+1,The most annyoying childbirth video....ever!!!,"You could not pick a more annoying instructor than Sheir Bayles. She absolutely ruins this class. The video quality is horrible as are the 80's rejects posing as her audience. My wife (a physician) and I cringed through the entire presentation.If you buy this video after reading my review, you deserve to lose your money AND be subjected to Sheri Bayles for over 5 grueling hours."
+2,Don't go into labour without watching this class!,"The moment we watched this class, we knew, we didn't have to worry about childbirth anymore. 5 1/2 hours of essential information - and all the things we didn't know we didn't know! We became childbirth experts. Sheri, thank you for sharing this information in such an easy to understand and humorous way.."
+2,A wonderful purchase,This DVD was a great investment. I was pregnant with my second daughter when I bought this DVD trying to avoid taking a Lamaze class and it totally did the trick. I felt better informed and prepared for natural child birth and how to avoid unnecessary interventions. I recommend this for any new or repeat Mommy's.
+1,Missing tons of crucial elements,"This video/DVD does not thoroughly explore all the elements of Lamaze preparation. The cover reminds me of Wilson from Castaway...he didn't know much about childbirth either.If you want to pay for only ~10 or so minutes of good information, spend your money. There are other products out there on the market that have a much greater wealth of knowledge."
+1,annoying instructor- waste of time,"I wish I could give this video 0 stars. Don't waste your money on this video. It's a 4 hour tirade of this woman trying to be funny. She is not funny. The actual INFORMATION in this video could have been condensed into an hour or less- if you cut out all her nonsense.You could learn more in an hour of watching youtube videos and surfing- for free... and you won't have to endure this woman's awful personality and attempts at humor (numerous times SCREAMING into her microphone.) Also, the footage appears to be from the mid 1990's- very dated, it's like watching a VHS recording. If you don't believe me go ahead and buy this- you'll see."
+1,blagh,"I was hoping to have a condensed, to-the-point, informative guide on giving birth. I had missed my window of opportunity to be in a class and decided I preferred to be able to watch a video from home anyway. I feel that a lot of time is wasted in this video with theatrics and cheesy humor. I ended up fast forwarding through a lot of it only to realize she was still desperately trying for laughs 5 minutes in to one point.I am probably going to purchase another video simply for the fact that her style irks me!"
+2,Lots of Good Information,"I am currently taking a birthing class and it did not cover many areas that this DVD covers. I am so glad I purchased this video. The price is very good for the information received.Updated 30 Nov 10 :This video was a life saver. The useful information allowed me to make an informed decision for having natural child birth vs medical intervention and delivery (epidural and possible C- section). I had natural child birth and was very pleased to find out that the pain was tolerable without medication and I wasn't hooked up to anything except a Hep lock. If you are having your first baby you should watch this video with your spouse/partner so that you can create a birth plan before delivery. Also, look at the Business of Being Born video by Ricki Lake it is also very informative."
+2,Excellent,"Our baby is here, and the DVDs prepared us very well for what was in store. We knew what questions to ask, and what the nurses/doctors meant when they were using their vernacular thanks to these classes. This is a great substitute for the classes at the hospital because you get the same information at a fraction of the cost."
+2,It gets the job done,My husband works shift work so attending an actual class week after week wouldn't have worked. I figured the next best idea (and actually cheaper idea) was to get a DVD we could both watch. Sheri Bayle's attempt at humor is not as good as she would probably have hoped but she is still an informative and relaxing teacher. I would recommend this DVD if you can't attend a class or if you just need to save a little money for all the stuff you will need to buy your new baby!
+2,very informative,"I bought this DVD because I didn't want to attend a traditional childbirth class, but still wanted to be informed. I found this to be just what I needed. The instructor gives a lot of good information is a pretty compact amount of time. I like the fact that I can go back and review parts of it whenever I want. I did not find the audio quality, her sense of humor or her accent to be annoying or prohibitive to the learning process as some others seem to have."
+2,Better than taking a class!,"This video was almost like taking a birthing class. It's almost as if you are in a classroom setting, but in the comfort of your own home. The people are a bit out dated, but so far I've learned a lot and this has been so much more convenient that going to an actual class. I recommend it highly!"
+1,Annoying and condescending,"My husband and I couldn't fit a birthing class into our schedule, so upon reviewing our options we decided to buy this dvd. Being that we are a couple with a great sense of humor, and don't like to take anything too seriously, ""laugh and learn"" sounded like the right choice. Honestly, we both found this woman-Ms. Bayles- to be extremely annoying with her stories and condescending atttude. She constantly made fun of the people she was talking about...especially the men. We were expecting a nice take it easy approach to lamaze, but we found ourselves rolling our eyes at every digression. Although, I have to say that she is quite knowledgeable and if she would stick to the facts and not try so hard to be funny, this would be a worthwhile dvd. By the way, I never write reviews, ever."
+2,"She gets funny, annoying... but you learn in the end.",I read other reviews before buying this DVD and I was aware of what to expect. I think you will learn from this DVD everything you need to know for labor. Husbands can also have fun with this video. If you dont mind the jokes and silly faces she makes then buy it. The best part is that you can re play the video again and again.
+2,Excellent,"I bought this because I am a bit introverted and the idea of sitting in a room with other couples was causing me anxiety. But, my midwife really wanted me to get the wealth of knowledge that a child birth class provides. I took a chance and found this DVD on amazon. I truly lucked out, this dvd is awesome! The teacher is qualified and just funny. She keeps you interested and gives the info in easy to remember ways. I like that there are five couples in the class, so you still get the worries and questions that other new parents could only provide. The interaction is great and you can stop and start the dvd at you convenience. I will say that it held my interest so much that I watched the entire first dvd without stopping! If going to a an actual class is not for you for whatever reason, then I would highly recommend this to you! You will not regret it and will come out more knowledgeable and feeling confident about your upcoming birth. Good Luck!!!"
+1,Whiny. Annoying. Can't watch. Not funny.,Her antics is not very entertaining and very annoying to watch. I borrowed this dvd from the library and glad I didn't invest money but unfortunately my time. The only time i can tolerate the video is when she was actually serious and informative about childbirth.
+2,Wonderful,"This is a wonderful DVD to watch, especially for those who are having their first child. I watched this before my son was born, and had a completely natural birth because of it. This was MUCH better than the birthing class that we took at our local hospital. The woman who presents the information is a little goofy, but there is a lot of helpful information here!"
+2,Invaluable Resource!,Sherry's a bit quirky but she has a teaching style that is amazing. We loved this video and learned so much.
+2,Fantastic if you can't make a live childbirth class,We had signed up for a live childbirth class but then I was put on bed rest and unable to attend. This DVD was absolutely fantastic for us. It is packed full of useful information and actually quite entertaining. I would highly recommend this DVD as a great alternative to a live class.
+2,"could have done without the ""laugh""","very informative, content was well structured, though the instructor is a self-declared ""comedian"" with only a couple people laughing out of obligation. it was painful. this made me glad that i didn't attend a childbirth class (and bought this instead).i also could have done without the Viacord plug... it's like a commercial took over the ending of the program to spoil it.all things considered, definitely worth watching."
+2,Current and easygoing class on childbirth.,"My husband and I decided to buy this when we had to miss the childbirth class we had signed up for at the hospital. It was easy to watch, very informative and we appreciated the up-to-date information on labor and childbirth. I would recommend it to any pregnant women/couples out there looking for a cheaper and more relaxed childbirth class."
+2,Better than actual class!,"My husband and I had signed up for a 4 week childbirth class through our hospital - attended the 1st class and decided we would not be going back. It was very outdated. This DVD was great - very current. Yes, some of her jokes were lame and her attempting to be funny gets a little old, but overall it was really a beneficial DVD. It was nice to be able to do it at our own pace and in the comfort of our own home. I would definitely recommend this DVD to expectant parents rather than taking an actual class."
+2,Great DVD for soon-to-be parents with busy schedule,"This DVD worked out excellent for my husband and I who don't have a lot of time to go to the traditional classes. We were able to do these classes out of the comfort of our own home, on our time and without the frustration of traffic, etc. Also, the DVD was less money than what the hospital wanted to charge us for enrollment into their classes. The sound fluctuates a bit, but it did not get in the way of our learning experience. I would recommend this DVD to anyone out there!"
+1,Disappointed,"I ordered this video because we are living overseas and couldn't find a live class in English. I'm giving it 2 stars because it's better than nothing, but I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. The production quality is quite low - the volume fluctuates and there are are very few visuals. It's just a film of the instructor talking to about five couples on a bare stage. Both my husband and I found the instructor annoying, especially her whiny impressions of women in labor. Putting together a DVD class is a great idea but could have been done much better, especially considering the price."
+2,"Good video, not as cheesy as people say","I was very happy with this DVD set (and in fact just ordered the breastfeeding DVD from the same instructor). I watched it in lieu of attending childbirth classes and do not regret that decision. I had read several books about labor and delivery, etc., and can't say that the video really contained a lot of new information but it brought the information together nicely and made me feel more prepared overall. I also appreciated the fact that the instructor did not spend a lot of time on breathing techniques and did not overly emphasize natural childbirth. Instead, she discussed the desirability of postponing medications until the labor is well underway because of the cascade effect of interventions (which seems sensible to me). But she certainly didn't try to push going natural all the way. As for the humor, it's not anywhere near as bad as some other reviews have made it out to be."
+2,Verry happy with this video - 1st time mom here,I am a first time mom and had no idea what I was in for as far as the birthing part goes. I don't have time to take a class so I bought this video. I am soooo happy I did! I have learned sooo much and feel very confident now about what to expect at the labor. Sherri Bayles is funny and explains things very very well. I highly recommend this video.
+2,Very Educational and Informative,"My husband and I purchased this DVD after attempting to attend an in-person childbirthing class....they just weren't for us. We loved being able to watch this DVD at our leisure in the privacy of our own home. This was one of two DVD's that we purchased and this one was by far the best. Sheri's sense of humor was perfect for the subject matter in my opinion. It really put my mind at ease (a lot of the other courses really scared me) and I feel extremely prepared for labor and delivery. I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who wants the benefit of being knowledgeable of labor and delivery, yet is hesitant to join an in-person class. I'll certainly keep this one and watch it for subsequent pregnancies."
+2,This DVD really helped me,"My husband and I were unable to find any classes in our area that would work for us, so we purchased this DVD. We found it very helpful! I loved that I could go back to it and watch certain parts over again to refresh my memory. If we had gone to a class, I wouldn't have had that luxury. Once I went into labor, I knew exactly what to do and I was able to make it without any drugs. The nurses at the hospital were all asking me if I had gone to a class and I told them about the DVD. They said it must have been good because I did everything perfectly. I would highly recommend this DVD!"
+1,Who's laughing?,"My husband and I are expecting our first baby any day now. We opted to get a childbirth video versus attending a class. After doing some research and getting reccomendations from friends, I decided to purchase this video. While the information on the DVD is helpful and each segment is clear and easy to understand, the instructor presented it in such a way that made extremely painful to watch.The instructor continuously makes annoying jokes, mocks pregnant women and their partners, using the most unfunny and unflattering impersonations imaginable. Watching this woman's attempt stand-up routine was so uncomfortable that we often found ourselves fast forwarding through a lot of it. Please believe that neither me or my husband laughed during this DVD. Not once.I wish we had just gone to childbirth class."
+2,Very Helpful...........!,I loved this Dvd. It had so much info that I found so very helpful. I would tell all my friends to buy it. It was very intertaining and funny. It awnsered all my questions on child birth.
+2,Great Purchase! Worth it!,My husband and I did not want to have to take the time or money to attend an actual birthing class. We decided to purchase this video and we are very pleased with the product. The video goes over everything you will need to know. It is very informative. My husband loves the way that Sheri Bayles teaches about child birth. He thinks she is funny. Defiantly recommend this video.
+2,All I needed to know...,"I am really enjoying this DVD. It answers everything you need to know and makes me feel like I know what to expect when the big day comes! I have watched this video over and over by chapters and take notes simply because it's hard to take in so much information at once. What made me happier was to see the couples in Sheri's group get together for a reunion after they had delivered. I would have liked to hear the couples experiences in delivery, though. I appreciate a light and easy going environment and attitude as she teaches this video."
+2,Great knowledge for a new mommy or experienced mother,"I purchased this product at my eight month of pregnancy. It comes with two disc of information.The DVD is of a live class with real people participating in discussions . This is the best you can get to attending a class yourself. I felt engaged and involved in the class just by watching it on the Television. It covers everything that you need to know about childbirth and I loved it. I would recommend this to anyone who cannot attend childbirth class,does not want to attend classes or a mom that is scared about natural childbirth. After watching this DVD I felt as If I had attended class and I am now more confident and ready to go with only two more weeks to go!"
+2,Comprehensive and fun,"Sherri's video gives you all the information you need to know about having a baby in a straightforward and easy to understand manner. Plus, she is just plain funny. The video is divided into six ""classes"" that each cover an easily digestible amount of information. My husband and I watched them 2 classes a sitting. I highly recommend the set!"
+2,Must have!,"This DVD is a must have for anyone who is going through childbirth...your birthing class may not explain things with this much clarity and detail (I know my didn't). I learned a lot about breathing, and controlling your breath, and although I am not planning on using drugs through labor, I thought her section on medical interventions very useful."
+2,"good information, but...","A great video for the information it provides, though some of the sections do seem brief. You do have to get past her humor, which can be annoying at times (would be better to have more info and less joking around)"
+1,"Rudimentary, though a tad insightful","It seems to attempt to reach out, but overall remains a small personal account of the trials and tribulations of an $8 billion/year industry. Just not professional enough for me to get my undivided attention. It was a worthy attempt, though."
+1,Are you kidding me?,"First of all, the information in the DVD is very informative but for $50 buck I figured it would show something more than a lady standing in front of a black curtain holding up the same anatomy pictures that are on my doctors wall. I love how she simulates labor by pushing a doll out of a wool hat....It was so realistic. I sat there thinking,'are you kidding me?' Sheri, the instructor, knows what she is talking about but is extremely annoying and shares a lengthy personal story for every point. For every 10 min of information, you get 20 minutes of insight into her personal life. I would pull my hair out and ask for general anestesia if she was my labor nurse."
+1,poor choice!,"Do not buy this dvd! if you are curious check it out at the library.... she spends the 1st half an hour talking about how big babies and small pelvis are to blame for most of the problems in labor...... SO UNTRUE!!! I am a trained Doula and we should never blame babies or women's bodies for unexpected outcomes in labor. Birth is Normal.... Birth is Natural..... Babies and Women's bodies know what to do and CAN GIVE BIRTH. Interventions are sometimes needed, but this woman does not inspire confidence..... but fear! Look elsewhere for your information and make sure to read Ina mAY gASKIN'S GUIDE TO CHILDBIRTH!"
+1,Utterly unwatchable - nonstop grating attempts at standup comedy,Incredibly inefficient information delivery. My wife and I tried desperately to watch it but just could not stomach it despite occasional useful bits. Incessant terrible affected attempts at humor and impersonations. Very old video. Pure torture.
+2,Great information,I wasn't able to attend a in person class but I am so glad I bought the DVD to learn about childbirth and what to expect. I fully intend to use the breathing techniques and I learned a lot of information about labor and delivery. I really like I could go at my own pace and watch and re-watch any parts I needed.
+2,Great for calming first child fears,"I felt completely in the dark about what to expect when my wife was pregnant.... I like being in control of my situations and knowing the right things to pay attention to, I was concerned about my lack of knowledge especially since we were giving birth in Hong Kong and I was worried about a possible language barrier.This DVD made me a self-proclaimed expert.. I really felt like I knew everything I needed to know and it completely dispelled all my worries.When it came to the big day... despite complications such as water breaking with no signs of labor, introduction of a drug to induce labor, and the ultimate required c-section, I never broke a sweat. I even helped with some decisions, like how long we were going to wait until we gave up on a natural birth. My wife didn't watch this DVD with me, but I was able to comfort her through the whole process by telling her what to expect next.This is an ABSOLUTE no question about it MUST for a new parent-to-be."
+2,BEST Childbirth DVDs ever,"These DVDs (I believe she has three or four of them) are not boring, definitely entertaining, and Sheri has a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. Some people criticize that, but I'm quirky...so maybe that's why I like it. She's obviously an advocate of natural childbirth, but I don't feel like she was beating that down your throat through the whole DVD. I'm very much of the mindset that ""if I need meds, I'll scream for them."" From the DVD, I didn't get the impression that if I ever said that to her, she would claw out my eyes. But really, even my husband LOVES watching this DVD!"
+2,helpful,This dvd was very helpful before I had my first baby. I wanted to be aware of the different things to do and what my husband should expect and it gave lots of information. loved it!
+2,laugh and learn about childbirth,Fantastic!! My husband and I found this DVD very informative and easy to follow along. We both felt very comfortable watching in our own living room. ;) The instructor puts you at ease. Only thing I would add is more footage of actual birth. (although i still feel nothing more could have been learned by seeing this actual footage) My husband strongly disagrees. He found lack of footage to be quite comforting.
+1,not for the modern enpowered mother to be or her husband,"I will give her I did learn something while I wasn't being insulted by her gurgle giberish bad jokes. After weeding through, rolling my eyes and totally annoyed by this person, I did find out something. There was NO LAUGHING though. I found her unsympathetic unattached to the really beautiful thing that will be happening when I give birth. Just when I wasn't scared anymore after reading Ina Mae's guide to Childbirth, this woman made me feel aweful about the impending doom that awaits me. I am saposed to be scared and my husband an unhelpful weenie who can't deal, how can this women do this to the world when we've come so far. Unrelaxing and totally neurotic!! A huge waste of money and time. Don't buy it, I wish I hadn't. Really."
+1,Lot of time is wasted in describing the steps,"me and my wife are both professionals. We bought this DVD for convenience over attending classes.The information provided in the DVD is helpful. However we found it is very repetitive, lot of time is wasted. The material could be easily covered in an hour at the most 75 mins.I would not recommend this DVD."
+2,Super Cute Toy,So glad they brought back this classic toy. My 4 year old daughter hasnt put it down. She was so excited to get 4 puppies!!
+1,useless,"i was very excited when I saw the ad. I planned to buy a few of macro lenses, but ...the macro lens works only for the 1/4 inch distance :-(I cannot scan a business card or an article in a newspaper, but only a few charactersI really need a macro lens but for a few inches distance"
+1,very bad quality!!!!!,This blu ray is horrible!!!The quality video is terrible!! is better an old whs!!!
+1,"WARNING: ARGENTO, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL",This film lacks all the elements that make Argento's movies great and fun to watch. There's no memorable music; no fantastic use of color; and no likeable characters. The holes in the plot are unforgiveable and the story-line is infantile. The plot twists are predictable and almost laughable. This is simply a sorry excuse for an Argento film. I just hope that He'll make-up for it on his next project.
+1,The Worst Quality Blu-ray ever!,I couldn't get through the first ten minutes because the quality was as if it was a DVD from the dollar store. The quality of this Blu-ray makes VHS look fabulous. I even wrote a letter to the company and got no response. I buy lots of Blu-rays and DVD's and I will NEVER buy one from this company again.
+1,Why an EP release of this film?,"While Troma treated this well regarded latter day Argento film reasonably well with its DVD release, and its initial $14.98 VHS release, anyone who is a fan of this talented director's visual virtuosity and deft use of color, camerawork, and scene composition should be aware that this new, reduced-price VHS version of The Stendhal Syndrome is in the inferior *EP* speed mode. I have yet to ever see an EP release of a film on video that did not have considerable video noise and very poor color quality. Since the original, more expensive SP version of the tape appears to be in the process of being phased out by the less than artistic-oriented Troma, this is very unfortunate.Please, Troma, give us VHS buyers back a decent quality SP version of this film.And please, Amazon, do include a note in the technical information section when you do carry a VHS tape in EP mode."
+1,The blu-ray image is TERRIBLE!,"I wish I had read the negative and accurate reviews of the terrible quality of the blu-ray before I bought a copy. Apart from the Dirty Dozen blu-ray, this is the worst I have seen. I have not seen the DVD, but I can't imagine it is any worse than this blu-ray."
+1,Slow and pointless,"Great idea--strange reactions to art--is tossed aside and scene after scene is set up yet goes nowhere. (Why does she return home? Why does she have to be a cop? She never shows up at the station!) Poorly edited with transitions so bad, title cards were added so you know where you are -- Rome, etc. Interesting conclusion, yet really, it's a mess so skip it."
+1,"Really, really bad","Argento used to be one of Italy's best film makers, unfortunately with ""Trauma"", this and ""Phantom of the Opera"" it looks as if the old boy has completely lost it. This film holds none of the magic and mystery of his other films and is competely lacking in style. Asia Argento is very pretty but totally unbelievable in the part of the policewoman. She is years to young and whoever decided on her for the part must have been blind. There are moments in this film where I'm sure I must of blushed in embarassment for Argento the acting is so incredibly BAD. Unfortunately the film is completely lacking in style as well and Argento seems to have become interested in CGI and treats us to some of the most pointless CGI visuals I have ever seen. My advice is give this film a wide berth... but then it's all a matter of taste and Argento fans will have to see it... Just make sure you rent before buying"
+2,Late masterpiece by a brilliant director,"The Stendhal Syndrome is definetely one of the finest entries to the oeuvre of Dario Argento and refers strongly to the likes of Alfred Hitchcock. On the one hand it offers you all you ever liked about Argento's flicks: beautiful images, a brilliant soundtrack (this time by Ennio Morricone), ingenious camera working, bloody killings and breathtaking locations. Added to that you get fine performances by Dario's daughter Asia and Thomas Kretschmann. But moreover the movie doesn't lack a good story and shows not one narrative weakness throughout it's complete running time. The stringent plot makes it somehow different from almost every Argento flick since. The movie is highly recommended to all fans of the horror-/thriller-genre - you won't be disappointed. And all the earlier aficionados, that didn't waste to much thought about the story, will get their kicks too. After all we're talking about the maestro..."
+1,the worst picture quality i saw since old rental vhs,Previous review is right. Horrible! Nothing else to say about this blu-ray transfert.I cannot even write anything about the movie itself: I have not seen it! Yes after 10 minutes I could not stand such a bad transfert anymore and I stopped watching it!!
+1,"Horrible DVD Quality, Interesting Movie","Troma should feel ashamed by the horrible quality of this DVD. Argento's films are usually released on Anchor Bay, who does a stellar job with the transfers. This DVD, though, is so full of artifacts in dark scenes that it felt like I was watching a 5 year old video from a rental store. It also didn't feel like it was a FULL letterbox version as parts of the opening credits were cut off on the left and right edges.One of the interviews was OK, but it was really an interview all about Argento's 'Phantom of the Opera'. The other interviews were extremely cheesy as they weren't even done in person -- it was just Dario holding a microphone answering questions that were coming to him over the phone.The movie is quite interesting and better than I expected. It deserves a much better DVD than this extremely cheesy production from Troma, though. Movie gets a 4/5, DVD gets a 1/5."
+2,The Stendhal Syndrome (2-Disc Special Edition),"Blue Underground has done another great job with this horror / suspense movie director Argento.Great plot & suspense.The movie's main character is the beautiful and young policewoman Anna Manni (played by Dario Argento's daughter - Asia Argento) who is tracking down a violent serial killer and rapist (played by Thomas Kretschmann). Her track leads her to the Uffizi museum in Florence. There however, Anna is struck by the Stendhal Syndrome, which makes her faint, when among certain works of art, like paintings and statues. Her new handicap makes it very difficult for her to track down the killer,But she did finally found him .But i found the story a bit fantasy base but common since argento directs no comments.........long live Dario.........."
+1,Horrible blu-ray transfer!,"This is one of my favorite Argento movies, but a horrible blu-ray transfer. Maybe the worst I've seen so far. I popped in my special edition DVD just to make sure it wasn't my imagination, and the DVD looks fantastic. I'm all for maintaining film grain, but based on a comparison with the DVD, it looks like the blu-ray artificially manufactured it (maybe it has something to do with going back to the original negative). So if you have the Blue Underground 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, don't waste your money like I did. Just stick with the DVD. And if you don't have the DVD, I highly recommend it (if you're into Italian horror movies, that is...or Thomas Kretschmann)."
+1,Very Bad transfer...,"The DVD Transfer of this movie is an absolute fiasco, and I am surprised there isn't more noise about it in the reviews. Very close to unwatchable...and I have an ugly feeling the hideously unprofessional and cheezy Troma studios is will be doing more ""transfers"" of Argento's work. It truly looks as if Troma ""studios"" ran a bad copy of a VHS tape on a television set, pointed a camcorder at the screen and then made a transfer from that tape. Disgusting. How's the movie? Who knows...you can barely see it. If Troma gets its hands on the great ""Suspiria"" there is no God."
+1,DONT BUY TROMA RELEASE,"The Troma release is horrible, do not buy it. If you want a good release of this film, buy the Blue Undergroud disc...it is more than worth the extra money.The picture and audio quality on the Troma disc is terrible, and the introduction by Lloyd Kaufman is one of the most annoying things I've ever seen. It's a shame that Troma ever got their hands on such a great film."
+2,You will be freaked,This is one of the best Argento Movies ever. The music though simple stays with you. There are few plot holes unlike most Agrento Moives. The ending is a definite twist! I hope Troma releases the UNCUT version of Stendhal Syndrome because there really is no place to cut the movie without losing some of the impact and Plot points
+1,Terrible DVD of an impressive film,"The Stendhal Syndrome is an effective, stylish thriller from horror maestro Dario Argento. The film alone would rate at least 4 (out of 5 stars) but the Troma DVD is pretty appalling. The audio is hissy and the volume low and the picture is incorrectly letterboxed and riddled with digital artifacts. If the DVD weren't bad enough it's made even worse by having a horrible, embarrassing introduction and foolish, faux interviews with Troma president Lloyd Kaufman. A good film is severely cheapened by a poor presentation. A big, fat ZERO for the disc. Hopefully, Blue Undergroud or Anchor Bay or Mondo Macabro will be able to obtain the rights soon and do this film justice."
+1,Watch out!,"I bought some pills for myself and some of my friends to try out. They felt fine but I couldn't even take two (out of three) doses of the pill in one day. This stuff made me feel really nauseas, queezy, and a bit disoriented and restless - which I attribute to the caffeine in this product because I can barely drink one cup of coffee without feeling kind of weird.I never thought diet pills were the solution, and this product just confirms that. I strongly recommend working on the internal issues as to why you can't loose the weight instead of searching for shortcuts."
+1,video player,"I really wanted to play the bingo game, however, the CD's did not play. I tried to play other games, to no avail."
+2,Liked it,"I think Izzy is very talented and I'm glad he's using his talent for Kingdom music. I didn't always feel like he gave his all in every song but the lyrics were great and a few songs really caught my ear. I can't say that it's my favorite cd, but I think it's a great way to round out any Christian's cd collection. I hope to see more from this artist."
+2,An important addition to the mushroom breeder's library.,"This book is oriented toward those interested in developing improved strains of edible mushroom species. Highlighted species include Flammulina velutipes (enokitake), Lentinula edodes (shiitake), Agaricus bisporus (common white button, portabella, crimini), Coprinus cinereus (woolly inky cap) among others. Caution, this is not a how-to-grow book, but a technical reference for breeders. Reviewed by THE MUSHROOM GROWERS' NEWSLETTER, April 1993 issue."
+2,Great book for puzzled entrepeneurs!,"I attended a small buisness class at my local community college, this book was used as our text-book. I found it to be very informative and easy to read. The section concerning Business Plan development was very helpful. I recomend this book to anyone trying to find their way through the myrad of information available when starting a small business. The book is very down to earth, in every chapter there are at least 2 real world examples or case studies for the student to compare to his or own experience"
+2,Great Buy,This book was listed as used but was in perfect condition. Even after paying for express shipping we saved over $120 from the bookstore cost.Thanks Amazon!
+1,terrible shipping service,it took a month to get the book in spite of numerous emails and no feedback about the urgency. I finished the summer school without the book.Don't buy anything from this seller.
+2,Must read for anyone interested in the A-bomb decision,"Mr. Maddox has done a great service in analyzing the decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan. He systematically demolishes the arguements used by those who (for whatever reason) think that the bombing was unjustified. He shows through intercepted transmissions how the Japanese were ready to commit themselves to a bloodbath to fight off an invasion and how the Japanese military still wanted to fight even after Hiroshima was destroyed. Overall, the book is great work and should be required reading in schools and the Smithsonian Museum."
+1,Disappointed,"I bought this book, because I thought I will get some new insights on the big money lotteries, but I do not think there is anything of value there. I have the older book of Gail Howard; used to play Fantasy 5; 2 of 5 and 3 of 5 are the highest prizes I have ever won. Do not get caught by the hype: This book won't tell you how to win the big money lotteries - in fact, all that Gail Howard says is that it's very difficult to predict the Powerball ball, and the Powerball ball cannot be wheeled anyway. Guess I shouldn't have spent my money to learn that... The book is no different from her previous book, Lotto Wheel Five to Win. Well, the new one has some shorter wheels than the previous one (that is why I give two stars), but if you are into wheeling, you will be able to find them elsewhere. The book has a very long section (some 20+ pages) of ads about Howard's other books and software. Hey, you pay for that too! You'd be better off spending your $$ on a couple of extra tickets..."
+1,Nothing New,"This is nothing new from Gail Howard, or at all. These wheeling systems can be worked out mathematically, without paying for this book. There are also lots of websites that offer number generators and wheeling system explanations for free. If you want it all spelled out for you then buy this book, but if you are willing to do a little mathematical work check out lottery information website like [...]."
+1,"Not Very Useful Unless You Can Afford to Spend A Lot of Money, Buying a Lot of Tickets Per Game...","I found her concept very, VERY good, BUT, unless you're really flush and can afford to spend a great deal of money for a LOT of number combinations per game, it certainly doesn't increase your odds much. Now... there ARE folks who can afford, and DO buy, many ticket combinations per game... so for THEM this may be helpful; however, for the average person who buys only a few number combinations each game, this is a waste of time. Sorry Gail :o( !!"
+1,Waste oF $MONEY$,"Waste Of Time & Money... I found that if you want to win big, just put the money into a savings account & watch your money grow! Pay YOURSELF not this author."
+1,The odds are against you not for you.,"Winning is pure luck. There is no amount of strategy unless you are already rich. And believe it or not rich people play too. They can buy 100 tickets week. I cannot. But in reality it only takes ONE set of numbers to win anyway.Gail conviently leaves out this one very fact. 71% of winners are quick picks. The rest here and there over the years have been their own numbers. You cannot predict the powerball.The book has good ideas but how many people have won by using some kind of random system? I doubt any. It is all luck, pure and simple."
+1,Incorrect Product Information,"The actual model of this meter is the i410, I am unsure where the number 617727 is relevant as Fluke doesn't identify it with this number. I suspect this is a component of some kit, which is defunct and therefore the reason for the strange model number. There are a few vendors that list this part number, but I also suspect this is a single-sourced inventory item. A lot of speculations, but what else are we supposed to do?[...]After one review that states the inaccuracy, AMAZON should have this rectified.There is not a valid excuse to keep a listing that is know to be inaccurate.That being said, the i410 is an excellent instrument.AMAZON is usually fair about inaccuracies when it comes to returns. If someone purchased this and did not return it, maybe AMAZON did not look at the listing.I suggest those looking for a current probe visit the link in this review and proceed from there. The review is for the improper listing."
+1,DO NOT AGREE,"THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE Fluke 617727 Clamp-on Current Probe INDICATES CLEAR GOOD THAT: Fluke Clamp-on Current Probe is to 1000 amp AC/DC current clamp for ideal DMMs and is the digital tool to extend the current ranges of multimeters. THEY SENT ME THE MODEL I410 WHO IS GIVES 400 AMP OF RANGE, NOT THE ONE THAT BUYS THAT SUPPOSEDLY IT(HE,SHE) IS GIVES 1000 AMP OF RANGE, I FEEL DEFRAUDED BECAUSE I PAID FOR A Clamp-on Current Probe GIVE MORE CAPACITY AND THEY GAVE TO ME ONE OF MINOR CAPACITY."
+1,Misguided and unclear product info,I bought this clamp and it turns out I need digital multimeter to operate it. I do not understand DMMs means before . After i received it and read the intruction then I understood. I wished that the ad could be more clearer. I have not returned it yet because it cost money to send it back.Any suggestion ? Mean a while I already bought another fluke amp meter that does not need another digital meter to operate it.
+1,wrong amp rating on website,"The Fluke current clamp works properly but the Amazon website listed the device as having 1000amp capacity. Actual specification is only 400 amps. Since I'm monitoring an 800 amp, AC service it's not too helpful. Please fix the website. Product description as of 05/06/12 says 1000amp AC/DC.In the technical details it would be very, very helpful if you would attach pdf's of the manuals and spec sheets."
+1,Might as well buy it at the apple website,"It's $39.00 on the apple website, there is free shipping as well, so why buy it on amazon? I came here looking for a deal and was disappointed."
+2,Apple travel plugs well made,"I bought the plug package made by Apple for my Mac computer. It is very cleverly made to fit well on the current adaptor and an excellent travel accessory. I only wish that it were priced more reasonably in a package for each area of the world rather than a package for plugs used in many different countries, for a price to equal that package. As I am traveling only in Western continental Europe, I do not need several of the other plugs included, which seems an unecessary expense as well as being wasteful and makes for items I don't need."
+2,Flawless,"Worked like a charm all over England. I haven't tried the other adaptors, but I found my MacBook to work just like it does here in the US, and there was no difficulty plugging into the outlets."
+1,I don't get it,"Why does everyone rave about this? One of the reviews even says, ""If you need this then get it."" Yeah, if you're travelling you need this, but more importantly why can't Apple just sell the different adapaters individually? Apple must assume that a lot of people have more than one of their products - perhaps a macbook and an ipod, so wouldn't it make more sense to sell the adapters individually, that way one could buy for example two European adapaters, one for ipod and one for macbook? Another apple rip-off if you ask me."
+1,This is a Joke,"When travelling I seek to minimise the weight and number of items I bring. Technology is one good place where gains on this front can be made. This product bundle is a complete joke. Why so many pieces? Why bring all of that excess stuff? If the answer is ""just take the ones you will need for a given trip"" then why not just buy some cheapo country/ region specific solution? If you are serious about travel with your electronics (not just Apple) check out this:Kensington 33117 International All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter. It has covered me in Asia, Australia, and Europe and there is only one piece to deal with."
+2,Hail Mary!,"This album is truely amazing. The songs are catchy, the lyrics are funny yet full of truth, and her voice is awsome. The songs are full of crude humor as she talks extensively about drinking and sex. Somehow though, even a more conservative girl like me can grow to loooove her music. The reason is because of how deep her lyrics can be, even though, at a first lisen, it might not appear that way. Her songs can range from very funny like, The World is Full of Bastards, which almost any girl can relate to, and guys laugh about, and Mata Hari, about a fake and slutty girl to more somber like Takes His Place, about relationships never working out. Her songs speak to everyone as she speaks about messing up in life and about bad relationships. Everyone needs to get this cd, support lil local bands...also see her in concert, that is the most amazing experience!"
+2,More dirty lyrics....but it's great!,"Mary Prankster may offend the meek...but they can go elsewhere, 'cause Mary scores another hit. It's great!"
+2,roulette girl,"After listening to Mary's first release, Blue Skies Over Dundalk, I thought it couldn't get any better than that. Well, Mary has proven me wrong. Roulette Girl is a half hour of deeply emotional yet still witty songs. Anyone with a pulse should own this album."
+1,Size way too big,"This shirt was labeled Large, but it was more along the lines of XL to XXL. Unfortunately after paying extra shipping charges, I had to pay more shipping charges to return. I won't buy from this supplier again unless they offer free return shipping."
+2,Newman is a musician worth listening to.,"As a sensitive person with eclectic tastes it's easy to be impressed by Animal Dreams. It's full of original, creative surprises that restore faith in the existence of musicians courageous enough to speak with their own voice, from something deeper and broader than a desire for popularity. You can't find this CD at the music store nearest you but fortunately it's available here. I recommend Animal Dreams and Ron Newman as a musician worth listening to."
+1,single song makes it worth it,"Almond sings off-key, but that is a longstanding trademark , and, oddly, creates a weird appeal regarding his singing style. The songs however are a combination of irritating and boring, with the notable exception of his duet with Antony Hegarty of Antony and the Johnsons. Their mutual effort is a winner and, if unavailable on other discs, makes this disc worth having."
+2,Very Helpfull,"Excellent little book, specially for some of as, that came to this country a bit later in life, and need it to learn the language just like everyone that comes here."
+2,Good,"Remembering my school and college days. reminds the grammar lessons and explaining the rudimentary parts of speech noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb"
+2,Great Book!,Great book for people that need to write email. It would be nice to review the grammar rule's from time to time.
+2,A very clear picture of the English language,I enjoyed reading this and brushing up on my grammar. I thing I whould have done better at school if I had this then.
+1,"Old and free is no way to sell your books, son.","If you need a grammar reference, this may well serve until you find a better one. It might be of greater utility if the tone wasn't vaguely condescending and pedantic, and it eschews the panoply of actual examples in favor of definitions. To wit: the 2nd person singular present perfect conjugation of ""to love"" results in ""If you have been loved..."" gives me one (singular) example but not the rationale of when to use this. The density of the text preceding the example conjugations will require your own self-study to master (if you must) the ability to spin off a subjunctive 3rd person plural present tense conjugation.The best recommendation I can offer for this is as a companion for language learners who need a quick reference for English analogs of other-language conjugations, such as when you try to conjugate ""falar"" and need to know which one to use.--#"
+2,Beautiful Hard Cover,Very Slick Looking Book - Perfect Condition and Glossy Looking - Looking forward to reading it :)
+1,If the title is incorrect...,"If you REALLY want to write correct, you won't write ""correctly."" Yes, it's in common use but it is, by the rules of grammar, incorrect. It's an overcorrection, an unnecessary addition. Here's a simple rule of thumb: Substitute the word ""fast"" where you're thinking of adding an -ly. Would you say ""How to Speak and Write Fastly?"" No. Same part of speech, but it somehow escaped that stupid -ly trap."
+2,Effective,"I found the information timeless. Yes, somethings sounded dated because of time. Yet it did not take away from the content."
+2,Very helpful!!,Very nice book! I am very happy with all the information on this book. It explains a lot of english grammar!
+2,Excellent Work,Great book. Really helpful and easy to follow. I know it will come in handy because I am not the best at speaking or writing.Thank you!
+1,Too Much Info,This book should have been written more as a novel than a how to. This book goes into story like dimensions and there are others better written on the subject.
+1,"This is a gem, for a CERTAIN KIND of reader","If you know it all already, this is a good book for you to buy. If you are looking for grammar instruction, look elsewhere. This little book was written 75 years ago and it has things worth thinking about, but it is not a grammar book, or a book on speaking, or a book on writing. I just bought it and am delighted to rummage about in it. It's a GEM. It's worth the money by a mile and a half. I gave it two stars only to not be lost in the shuffle. Buyers often don't look at 50 rave shill reviews but they'll look to see who doesn't like and why. So maybe I caught some readers. This is a good buy IF you KNOW IT ALL. It's not instruction, it's food for thought."
+1,This book is awful. Give it a miss.,"Even for the free Kindle version, I found myself thinking, ""I want my money back!""This book is a laundry list of rules and regulations of writing, grammar and style that are incredibly outdated. And how can you trust a language coach who, in his effort to teach us to write clearly and using simple words, writes, ""This book has no pretension about it whatever, -- it is neither a Manual of Rhetoric, expatiating on the dogmas of style...""Expatiating, indeed. lolThere are countless books out there that will help you improve your writing and knowledge of the English language. This definitely isn't one of them!"
+1,no dice,This is a book that serves no purpose i would not read again it does not do wat the title says it is
+2,books,"free from amazon, downloaded the free kindle app for a new android phone and was trying it out, have not read the book yet but the pages and quality look good."
+2,Smooth Feel but costly,"I loved the product, but when I went back to get another bottle, I discovered it had nearly doubled in price....so no thanks...I'll find something else."
+1,I have not received the item,"I have not received the item that I bought. I amjust waiting for some extra days in order to send a claim or a complain.Rgrds,Xavier Arderiu"
+2,Good raw thrash...,"I've never been a huge fan of Voivod, but I was pleasantly surprised by this album. Very raw and over-the-top, with raspy vocals and plenty of energy. I'll definitely be checking out some of their other stuff as well, as this one is really growing on me..."
+2,NUCLEAR WAR!,"A must-have for any fan of Thrash Metal. Blacky's meat-grinding bass sound and Snake's Venom-like vocals will make you wish you were born a Voivodian. However, the production sounds somewhat inadequate. Having seen Voivod live this past summer perform two of these tracks (""Nuclear War"" and ""Voivod""), I thought they sounded MUCH better in concert than on the album. Still, it's WAR & PAIN!"
+2,pure hardcore thrash,"If you want a pure hardcore 80's thrash sound then this cd is for you.It sound like they locked the producer out of the studio and then recorded. It's pure, raw, agressive and (for the time when it came out) nasty.The fore-runners of the 80's thrash scean. Taking the best from both the thrash and punk genra. Unfortunate for all that they didn't recieve the recomendation that they deserved."
+2,Fabulous!!,I think this album is brilliant--awesome music!! Can't turn it off!!! Especially love Allegratango!!! Adiemus could sing to the sound of a washing machine and still sound good! Kudos!!!
+2,Masterpiece.,"Excellent album, a masterpiece of this guys (and the shipping was absolutely great). A must in every music collection."
+2,"Not as good as ""What burns never returns""...","...but a very good pick anyway! As usual Don Caballero manage to hover miles above the average indie-record. This time tough the music is less aggressive, the drumming less furious and the pace is overall calmer. Don't get me wrong, they haven't limped, they still spark with energy and creativity, only the've become more ""mature"". For those who don't know anything about the band I'll just say that they find themselves between shellac and tortoise, between arty improvisation (which most people call post-rock) and noise-rock."
+1,"Two Words: Terrible ""Author""","Great book if you want to read the self-indulgent ramblings of delusional, holier-than-thou person with an 80 at best IQ. NOT recommended."
+2,Great Band Info,I was born in 67. So I have always enjoyed 70 s music but found alot of great music from the 60's about 5 years ago. I play guitar and that always gave me reasons to learn more.
+2,Story of The YARDBIRDS,Excellant DVD. Had a lot of info I didn't know about the band. Highly recommended.
+2,Usher: OMG Tour Live From London [Blu-ray],"The DVD was amazing.. My whole family watched, we love Usher..This was better than going..I could see his every move.Thank you Amazon you make shopping easy.."
+2,"If you love Usher, you want!","I wasn't totally in love with the show, but I'm an Usher fan. I feel like the Los Angeles show would have been more banging! I've been dying for Usher to release some sort of concert on Blu-ray. Really wish Confessions or 8701 would get put on Blu-ray. If you are a real Usher fan, this is a must have!"
+1,Terrible,"I bought thnking was another artist, but anyway when I watch it , how bad this guy sing, very bad, no voice, it is terrible show, terrible sound. Not worth it at all"
+2,Usher's Concert,If you a fan of Usher this blue ray concert is a must have. The quality and his performances are very good.
+2,Frasier,A great DVD by Usher; I love his music. The perfromances are great and the songs make you want watch the DVD over and over again. I recommend that you buy this one.
+2,An 80's classic!,I don't know what it is about this movie but it's a classic 80's flick! Mark Harmon is at his best. The plot is a little predictable but it's entertaining and takes you back to the decade past.
+1,"Not good, not bad","If you like early Mark Harmon, then it is worth the time. Otherwise, it is a made for TV style situation comedy. There are some embarrassing moments and a heart-warming ending."
+2,A great and fun romantic comedy that is not very well known,"This is an old school comedy and it is not very well known, but it is a real cute and funny movie, with some wonderful actors doing a great job, a great storyline, and for all the guys some really pretty girls! ;) It is a really great romantic comedy that I highly recomend to anyone who likes this genre!! Out of 5 stars I give it 4 and 1/2."
+1,Whoops! Product description does not mention it is incomplete,"I love this novel and ordered it for my mom. The price was high enough [exorbitant] for a paperbound book that I thought that the novel would be complete. The product description says NOTHING about it being one volume of a complex work. It is one volume, not the complete work, I was embarrassed to discover from my mom. Where is the rest of the work? NOT AVAILABLE? Available for an additional [exorbitant] sum? If it had been an order for myself, I would return, but my mom is 3,000 miles away and I do not want to add insult to injury by asking her to pack and return ship, so injustice has been rewarded."
+1,Looks like it was Printed on a cheap broken down Printer,Ok.. I Love the story.. it is a beautiful romance .. I read it on-line and I wanted my own copy for that cold rainy night get-away. when It arrived I couldn't wait to open it. just to touch the words.. and then Put it in my bookshelf for a perfect night.... WHAT A SHOCK when I opened it to see the POOR PRINTING JOB ... on some of the pages even the lines are askew. black blotches around the words in some cases. and choppy letters not even fully formed on others... WHAT A VAST DISSAPOINTMENT. SHAME ON AMAZON!
+2,Great for kids who like to work with their hands...,This kept my grandson busy for a long time and they are very durable. He made many different things with them.
+1,What ever happened to Barbara Crampton?,"In Movieland, some people are just born for certain parts. This was a Jeffrey Combs/Barbara Crampton movie if there ever was one. All it lacked was Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton. This was not a good movie by any stretch of the imagination unless you are satisfied with the sexy blonde in the black underwear on the bed for a photo session. She was sexy but not sympathetic. The ending was ...well, what were they doing? The heroine was bashing in the skull of a person who obviously was no where near her from the angle of the camera shot and where she was swinging. Anyway, the movie was pretty bad. So bad in fact, I immediately again watched Reanimator and From Beyond, both with Jeffrey and Barbara, then I watched Death Bed again...I hate to admit it...I might watch it a third time. Oh, and Joe Estavez...Talk about unintentionally hilarious!!!."
+2,One of the best....,"What a rib tickler this film is...I've seen it twice and know that twice more at least is on the cards. Of course, I love Daniel Auteuil and Gérard Depardieu, so to have them together is pure heaven! For a quite amazing contrast, check out 36 Quai des Orfèvres, a violent police/crime drama also starring both actors. Whether you speak French or not, you can tell these guys aren't just playing themselves...they are both excellent actors. See these films if you're a real, dyed-in-the-wool film buff!"
+1,Fourth order of the same movie.,"I have ordered this DVD four times. Picture is fine, music is fine, subtitles are fine BUT none of the received DVD has french dialogs/ actors' voices. Does somebody else have the same experience??Steve"
+1,Offensive,"This is one of the most offensive and anti-gay movies I have ever seen. Don't let the title or the box fool you. Every character in this movie is oozing with homophobic sentiment. I was shocked that such a film could come out of France. If you're a homophobe and want to sit and watch a bunch of hateful people sit around and attack and harass (verbally and physically) a man who pretends to be gay to save his job, then rent this and snack on a can of worms.HIDEOUS!"
+1,Nothing to Write Home About,"Nice in theory, but doesn't really do the trick. We thought the longer shaft and small profile would make it easy to hold it in the right spot during intercourse to give me the extra zing necessary. The problem is, the surface is difficult to press up against the right spot. If the paddle had a nub on it or it was convex would make it a lot better.I was also disappointed in the speed/strength. In order to turn it on, you have to twist the base. The problem is, it goes from zero to full strength. No gradual increase. The strength is a little much to start off, and usually not enough after a short while. It would be nice if the power were adjustable.Positive: Very easy to clean - waterproof - inexpensive - slender design makes it easy to bring with you anywhere."
+2,A book by an outstanding mentor,"Dr. Jeanne Shaw is an outstanding mentor and guide in the area of human relations and relationships, as reflected in her handbooks. From her decades of experience of counseling individuals and couples come the vital lessons that she has compacted into this handbook.I have learned so much not only about relationships, but about life and living from Dr. Shaw, that I remain eternally indebted to her."
+2,xinhua dictionary chinese / english translation,i got this for my son who wants to go to china. he is pleased and is starting to speak a little of the language already. good book.
+2,Life Drawing: Techniques in Action,I teach Figure Drawing and I am using some of the exercises with my class. They love the new way of thinking. Guessing measurements has really helped.
+2,Why is Amazon still out of stock? This is a great item?,"I liked Ms Woods book on life drawing (which I bought through Amazon) so when I saw a DVD also listed, I was interested. Amazon listed it out of stock, but I managed to find a copy. I am amazed to see months later that you still show it out of stock. It is an excellent DVD. I particularly liked the way Ms Woods demonstrated each technique on paper rather than describing it, all the time showing the model, and at times even superimposing her drawing over the model to make a point. I found many of her 'lessons' helpful and would think many Amazon clients would agree. Incidentally, her book that piqued my interest wasLife Drawing: A Journey to Self-Expression"
+2,"Excellent Product, Fast Shipping","Scott's Cakes contacted me after receiving my previous order. Representative was pleasant, and wanted to know how they could improve. They did what was recommended and my next shipment came on time and without melted chocolate!!!Thank you Scott's Cakes for providing my family with delicious products and excellent customer service!!!"
+1,Foam Ripoff,"The most uncomfortable, overpriced piece of foam on the market. Also beware that there is a 10 day return policy on this piece of junk."
+2,It really helped me,"I had very bad hoarseness from acid reflux. Prescription medicine wasn't helping. My doctor advised elevating the head of the bed with blocks but that was not practical. I showed my doctor a picture of the prop up pillow and he said it looked to be the correct dimension. Within a couple of days after receiving my pillow my hoarseness was gone! Yes, the pillow appears expensive but it is much less expensive than buying an adjustable bed. I don't use the neck roll - I prefer to use my own memory foam pillow. My doctor said the back roll is to help keep one from sliding down the pillow. I strongly recommend this pillow to anyone with GERD/acid reflux."
+2,Eliminated my acid reflux,"My acid reflux started a year ago. Whenever I lied down, my esophagus would start hurting within minutes. I tried just about all of the various acid reducing pills, both prescription and non-prescription as well as many natural remedies, with limited effect. I still woke up every hour or two at night and had to chew antacids to be able to sleep the next hour.After using this pillow for a few days my acid reflux pain disappeared and I don't need medication anymore. I place the back support pillow along the lower edge of the wedge pillow, inside the pillowcase, to elevate my rib cage. I use the neck support pillow together with a regular pillow, inside a pillowcase, to support my neck. I try to sleep as much as possible on my left side, although after a couple of weeks there was no discomfort sleeping either on my back or on my right side."
+2,Clan of the Cave Bear,"I read this book for the first time more than 10 years ago, and I found it fascinating. I have read it again from cover to cover at least twice since then. It is very well researched, and I couldn't put it down. I wish I knew where Ms. Auel got all the information she did on the herbs and plants that she describes in her book, that the characters (Iza and Ayla) use for medicine. Some of them (like the willow bark) I know for a fact were used, and I wonder if all of the other herbs and plants really work the way she describes... Guess I'll have to check on herb and plant books for that matter! In any case, I also read the other books of the series (The Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters and Plains of Passage), and I regularly check to see if Ms. Auel has published another book of this series. Hurry Ms. Auel, there are a lot of us waiting to hear what happened to Ayla."
+2,A really good book,"Although this book kind of falls apart if you try to look at it as a realistic view of how human life was 35,000 years ago, If you view it simply as a fantasy novel it turns into a very good book.The story is not especially original (outsider is adopted into a society, big changes start to occur, etc...), but it is carried off very well. But where the book really stands out is in the detailed, sometimes almost too detailed, picture of the world. The author clearly knows the world, the animals, the plants, the conditions exceptionally well, and only rarely does she really go overboard in the detailing of this information.Although at times the structure is kind of awkward, especially when characters are thinking, it is a fascinating, absorbing and hard-to-put-down book with likeable, understandable characters.I definately recommend this book to everyone."
+2,It's a good book,This is the first in a series of very good books following the life of a prehistoric woman. She uses creativity intelligence to live in a difficult environment.
+1,Typos abound,"I was very unhappy with the number of typographical errors not only in this book but in all of the books in the series. The story continues to be a favorite of mine, but the errors decreased my ability to totally enjoy the digital copy. In some places I am not sure I would have known what the word was if I were not familiar with the books already. It has made me a bit cautious about buying other digital books. I was looking forward to building my digital library and clearing out some space by getting rid of hardcopies. Now I am not sure I will."
+2,I'm going nuts!,"PPLLEEAASSEE HURRY UP! I read this book when I was in grade 5, am now in grade 8 and have read it 5 times since then! Okay, so I'm a literiture junkie. I have read the whole series twice and have thought about the fifth book for so long that I think I could write it myself!"
+2,"Well researched, educational, and realistic!","An inspiring depiction of a woman. I received this from my mother in Junior High School, I only read this recently. I wish I had read it sooner. I have sent this series to all my friends. I can't wait for the next book!"
+2,Enthralling,"I have been in love with this book (and the entire series) since I started reading it when I was eleven, five years ago. Ayla is the ultimate heroine, yet she is totally human, real, and touchable. Auel's extensive research allows her to paint a stunning picture of prehistoric earth. Her characters fit this picture perfectly to tell the amazing story of one young girls life. Malinda Brow"
+1,Tedious,"This book was so completely tedious for me. It felt like half the time I was reading a not-very-interesting Wikipedia description of the first humans and their way of life, and the rest of the time I was left with poor writing and even worse dialogue. I can't believe this book was so popular .... Was there nothing to read in the '80s? I had expected something amazing, as I had heard so much about this book, but was sorely disappointed. Not recommended."
+1,Prehistory - Schmistory,"Intellectually and artistically roughly on a par with the Flintstones. Despite the numerous five star reviews it has received here this risible prehistoric bonkbuster is utter dross, a hopelessly 'eighties modernist' take on the past diplaying minimal knowledge of human nature and the way new ideas and societies really evolve.Of course good fairy tales can be entertaining for children and adults alike and are an esential part of our cultural heritage. Not this one though"
+1,Great Title Not a great narrator,"I found Sandra Burr choppy and irritating to listen to. Her voice was not what I expected. There is another version of this book narrated by another woman whose voice is smooth, and can put you to bed. Yet she tells the tale with enough excitement and with different tones for each character that you are compelled to listen ALL DAY!The plot is wonderful, though if you want to listen instead of read, I don't reccomend the Sandra Burr narration. I reccomend the one read by Rowena Cooper. AMAZING!"
+1,Failed attempt at female empowerment,"The basic premise for this book seems like a great idea for historical (or pre-historical?) fiction. However, it failed to deliver. The entire storyline was so predictable and hackneyed I had to force myself to finish the book. The characters are all one-dimensional and stiff and Auel never really succeeds in bringing them to life. And come on, who really didn't see the ending or the rape scene coming? Auel was obviously trying to create a novel centered around a strong central female character, but she just succeeded in making Ayla looking like an untouchable annoying kid with all the answers. Also, the Neanderthal ""mind meld"" is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read. The only reason I give it two stars is because I like the fact that it has a prehistoric setting."
+1,Don't bother reading the book,"I was recommended this book by a family member. I'm going to be honest, this book is really bad. The main character is a Mary Sue type character (she can do everything perfectly, tame horses, etc) and it's like a Harliquin romance novel - because there's so much sex in it. This book was a complete waste of time."
+1,really really bad,"i find it incredible that so many people speak so glowingly of this book. on the basis of its literary merit it deserves a prominent spot in supermarket checkout lanes. that this is in any way respected as a novel or thought of as remotely historical (pre-historical, is suppose) speaks sad volumes about our society.i guess my one star may be a bit harsh. it's concievable that one could glean some amusement or light entertainment from this. but i feel a civic duty to in bring down the five star average it's garnered so far."
+2,Not the same as pitchure,The book dose the job as far as that goes and it is a used book but I was expecting a newer book going by the pitchure
+1,I read almost 5 pages!,"An earthquake opens a crack in the earth, the parents fall in, and it slams shut!?!?!? That's the best Auel could do? Has that EVER happened in history to ANYONE?I read that and threw the book in the trash. And it wasn't even my copy!"
+2,Best book ever,This first book in my 62 years that has make me laugh & cry. It is an amazing story of a young women who suffering made her stronger to survive & to love unconditionally.
+2,Good re-read!,So happy to find this book. I read the series several years ago and shall start them over this winter. Sent quickly & in good shape. Recommend this seller to all.
+2,awesome reading,This book is the start of an incredible journey. It gives an insight to our origins in such a way that you can no longer doubt ourroots. Ayla is the epitome of all of us!
+2,The Clan of the Cave Bear,"I started reading Jean Auel's Earth Children series many years ago. I borrowed the books from a friend who had them. The Clan of the Cave Bear is the first book of the series. The Clan of the Cave Bear is a good read but it is a better read when you read the rest of the series. After working at the local library's book sale where I could obtain hardcopies of several of Jean Auel's books, I decided to just order through Amazon.com those books that I couldn't get at the library. The Clan of the Cave Bear was one of those books. Since I already read it, I decided to go the used book route. The used book I got was in good shape. I was pleased with its appearance. I also ordered Shelters of Stone this way. When Jean Auel comes out with the final installment of her series, I'll just get the hardcover right away, provided it isn't too expensive."
+2,The Cave Bear Series The Claln of the Cave Bear.,I had lost the original book that I had purchased so I chose this oneTo replace the first book of this Earth's Children Series. I love this book very much and reread it immediately. This soft cover volume is easier for my elderly fingers to handle while reading. This is a series that will never grow old and one that I will pass on to my grandchildren in the future.
+2,Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel,I have read this book a few times since it came out. It had to be replaced because it was faling apart and I could not find anyone to repair it. Looking forward to getting the last book in the series in hardback.
+2,such an intriguing idea,"actually, an intriguing and literally epic idea. especially when I first read it, years ago, the idea of a female protagonist being the central figure not only of the story but of this stage in human, earthly development, was absolutely unique. I still find it so (I reread it)..."
+2,A Fantastic Read,"I love to read, and I especially love to see a movie for the first time and find out that it was inspired by a novel. The Clan of the Cave Bear movie was good, but the book is amazing. Jean M. Auel tells an engaging story. Ayla's life from the loss of her parents, to being found by the Clan at age 5, to dealing with their differences is all very well told. I love the fact that she becomes what most women in the tribe would not even consider becomming. I read this very huge book in 2 days, I don't even remember if I stopped to eat or sleep. I try to reread it at least once a year. If you like books that grab your attention and then refuse to let go-This is the book for you."
+2,Finding a Treasure,"Nothing I can write about this book can capture how I feel about it. Quite simply, it was like finding a buried treasure in my parents' basement.I usually prefer books like The Da Vinci Code, Rule of Four or anything by Nelson DeMille, but reading Clan of the Cave Bear has opened a new door for me and I, having never read these books before, feel so fortunate that I can look forward to many, many months of satisfying reading!I will read the entire series!"
+2,You will FALL IN LOVE with Auel's Ayla!!,"You must read this book! I highly, highly recommend it, along with the rest of the Earth Children's Series. You will love these books! Ayla is the strongest, most beautiful, lovable character I have ever confronted in literature. If I could meet any fictional character - it would without a doubt be Ayla. :-)The books are written beautifully as well. Auel does a fabulous job bringing the ice-age to life through breathtaking images and memorable characters.My ONLY complaint in this series is that the sex scenes are ridiculously ""too perfect"" - Augh. They could definitely be shorter, and there could be fewer of them. (You will not encounter these though, until the later books in the series, if you decide to read on.)I am a little hesitant for the final (6th) book to come out though... the 5th one ended on such a high note, I'm afraid to read on. Eeep."
+2,Clan of the Cave Bear,"This is a truly touching book, in which you follow the life of Ayla, a girl born to the ""Others"", who is found by Iza, the top medicine woman of the Clan( aka cave people). You explore the feelings of the characters. Auel has created a wormhole into the past. Each character is distinct in itself, and you have a story outline both dramatic and explicit. When Creb\ Mog-ur performs his ceremonies, you feel as if you are there. It's like watching a movie, only deeper. You explore the humiliation of Creb's deformaty, the stubborness of Broud, and the kindness and caring of Iza. When Ayla is discovered to be hunting against the Clan laws, you plead along with her against the death curse. This is a truly wonderfull book. There are some mature parts, so if you don't feel you can handle them, don't try. Once again, I strongly reccomend this book!"
+2,Very well researched and written.,"Reading this book was an emotional experience. The author was able to describe scenes so accurate that I actually felt as if I were that little 5 year old girl, lost in the wilderness, hungry, cold, tired, delusional, and frightened. I was captivated with this series and reread all four books five times already. I've learned more about survival from this book than I have from 12 years in our public school systems. Great job. When's the wedding going to be written?"
+2,very exiting series,"I read those books, few years back and i'm still thinking about them, i would love to have another book that would continue the story. I miss the caracters. Is there ever going to be another book??????????????????????"
+2,A wonderful story of early man.,"I was introduced to this book this summer by my aunt. She recommended it as one of her favourites. So, I decided to give it a try. I found the beginning a little slow moving. Once I got into it I couldn't put it down. The story is starts at the begging of man and is based on the evolution of man. Ayla, the main character is left to die because her clan was killed in an earthquake. She is adopted by a passing clan and brought to live with them. The story deals with her acceptance into a very different community. She is cast as an outcast from her clan because she is different. In fact she is one step above them on the evolution scale. In the end she is exiled from the only family she has ever known and goes on to search for people like her. I enjoyed this book alot,especially learning about different plants and their many uses. Jean M. Auel wrote a wonderful book and I can't wait to read the rest of the series."
+2,The best series of books out there,"This book is if not the best then it's up there in the top five, along with the other 3 she has written. The story of a young women struggling to grow up and live in a world that doesn't accept her can be related to each of us and will be a book you remember for the rest of your life. The writing is fantastic and you are swept away into a world of prehistoric man that you won't want to come back from. The only problem is when you finish all 4 of her books you are on edge waiting for her to finish the next one. Earth's Children should be the set of books every person has and you will reread it many a time."
+2,Great Story - You will enjoy it.,"This was a great book. Although the story takes place about 35,000 years ago you can see lots of parallels to events in our lives today. As well as enjoying the story and learning about primative times you will also be thinking about how this can relate to today... Although the book is about 500 pages and small print its an easy read.."
+2,"VERY GOOD, I WAS IMPRESSED AND WILL READ MORE","I never thought I would read this book based on the title, but I did and really liked it. I just bought the 2nd one and can't wait to start that one. At times there was too much detail and not enough action, but a great story that makes you think, what was it really like?"
+1,Prehistorical Meandering Story,"The plot of Clan or the Cave Bear is ok, but I found myself skipping alot as the narrator goes on and on and on. For example, every time the protagonist goes herb gathering with her mentor, 2-3 pages are dedicated to describing the herbs and techniques. A short description would've added some depth to the story, but I really wasn't reading the book to get a lecture on neanderthal medicine.The characters are the saving grace of this story, adding entertainment and almost overcoming the sorry narrative. Almost, overall this book is very boring.One gets the feeling that Auel is trying to make a statement about feminism or male-female relationships, but whatever point the author is trying to make is not clear.I think my money would've been better spent on something else."
+2,Magnificently compelling...,"This is a wonderfully entertaining, well-written and thought provoking story. The author did a superb job of developing character and plot, leaving the reader with a lust for the story to continue."
+1,Amature.,"I'm a reader. I am not a writer, but if I had the writing skills of Jean Auel, my review of Clan of the Cave Bear might look like this:""I eagerly awaited the rare opportunity to read the famous book by Jean Auel. As I anxiously read the exciting words on the white pages, I was constantly distracted by the desparate use of poorly-chosen adjectives. After reading two large paragraphs, I could easily tell that the large book was poorly written by a hopelessly unskilled amature.""Jean Auel had some great ideas for a story, but does not have the skills to tell it. The story might be interesting and well researched, but it is difficult to get past her awful prose which does nothing to paint a picture of a prehistoric time, and her amature use of adjectives is forever distracting from the story she's trying to tell.Please read the sample pages before buying this book. This is not a book for anyone who enjoys good writing."
+2,clan of the cave bear,"this book opened my mind to the life of the first people and strugles they indured. she showed rational method as to how many discoveries could have come about. riding a horse for the first time must have been a true sight, it is taken for granted by us today but can you inagine what it must have been like to wittnes this for the first time. i have read all her books several times and been just as awe struck by every one."
+2,This is an amazing book.,"This book was required summer reading 2 years ago for my english II AP class. I thought it was really an amazing book. I loved the main character how strong willed she was even though she was more human and not cave man. I thought Auel did a great job writing it, but sometimes she was too descriptive about setting of the story. Description and imagery is good, but too much of it takes away from the story. I have read the rest of the series, but if you like this book you should read the others that go along with this series.thank you for your time,Loran"
+2,A Scientific Saga,I just finished reading this book and I think it is one of the best books I ever read. This book tracks the voyage of a Cromagnon girl who lives in a clan of neanderthals. This clan adopts her as a member of it. This book is about how the clan accepts her and learns to deal with her differences. This book is not only a great story but it is scientifically accurate. I would call this book a scientific saga.
+1,"Oh, puhleeeeaze!","I wouldn't have stuck with this improbably (even for fantasy) tale much beyond the parts where Ayla: 1) invents shampoo and 2)discovers fire, but I was in that proverbial ""desert island"" situation (it happens!). I guess you have to be into sci fi set in the stone age."
+1,Compelling story but reads like a textbook,"The premise of this story is interesting and the story is good; it's too bad it's so poorly executed. The prose is blocky and reads like a pre-history textbook with characters and plot slapped on as an afterthought. In general there is just too much time spent on detail, like the author needed to make several length-reducing rewrites. For example she spends quite a bit of time describing how the women in the Clan are treated as property, which is so cliched it doesn't need more than a passing mention. She spends a lot of time talking about side characters who are too under-developed as characters to tell apart. The detail about the pre-historical fauna and lifestyle are told in long paragraphs that bring the story to a screeching halt, rather than being woven into the narrative in a way that's still entertaining. However with a lot of skimming the book did keep me reading until the end."
+2,First in the series ..,"This, the first book in the series of ""Earth's Children"" is a gripping, fascinating introduction to the first of our thinking ancestors. Almost as if we were there."
+2,a wonderful epic,This is one long story that really takes you into the depth of prehistoric times and rituals. It's wonderfully researched and finely detailed. I read with wonder all the recipes for medicine. What herb cured or maintained certain diseases. The movie does this book absolutely no justice. What was Darrel Hannah thinking when she signed up for that bomb? This book takes a look at human relations and the beginnings of communication. A great read.
+1,Not My Cup of Tea,"I felt like I was reading an anthropology book, which may be appealing to some readers, but wasn't what I was looking for."
+2,A moving book about the endurance of humanity,"I first read this book when I was in 7th grade, and am rereading it now, in 11th grade. This is an amazing story that my dad convinced me to read, and I've become hooked on the whole series! Auel gives the reader not only meticulously researced information concerning culture, vivid descriptions of the neanderthals, and geography, but also a twisting, inviting plot that makes the book impossible to put down! Thus Clan of the Cave Bear(and the entire Earth's ChildrenTM series) appeals to a wide audience. Adventure, history, and an eloquent storytelling style are combined with excellent results."
+2,HOURS OF GREAT READING......,"I have the entire collection of Jean Auel's Children of the Earth series, and reread them over and over. Great books!"
+1,Clan of the Cave Bear,"This book was interesting with great promise. The premise was fascinating but the writer fought with herself throughout. She spent a great deal of time on the flora and the fauna. There was always a paragraph on a bush when a sentence would do, a sentence on a tree when a word would suffice. The characters were well developed. Over all it was a good read."
+2,A Must Read For Ice Age Purists!!!,Thank you Auel for giving us this great prehistoric ice age novel. It is refreshing to see that the heroine is such a strong female character portrayed with so many different layers. It reminds me of Etok inThe Age of Eternal Firein how forward thinking they are from their tribe mates. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this delightful book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
+2,Added to my collection,I had almost all of the Jean Auel's books and needed this one to complete my collection. It turned out to be a book club size and I traded it to a friend for the full size version.
+2,I loved it.,"I loved this book. The picture Jean Auel paints is of an ancient world in a time of change. She makes the characters real, you can sense and identify with their emotions. Hurry with that next book"
+2,"original, and discriptive, Jean displays her imagination on","paper.You can really understand and feel for Ayla,her confusion, and love for these prehistoric beings. But it's hard to imagine that these ...people could be so oblivios to the more advanced ways of different people, that obviosly were going to excel in the human races...if I could I would give this book a 4.5 because I belive Mrs. Auel gave 90%"
+2,I really enjoy the series.,"Ever since I read Clan of the Cave bear and its sequel The Valley of Horses, I have been looking for books just like it. If i were you, i would rush to the bookstore or the library and get it. Don't wait. Its a good book."
+2,Not the best of her books but still high quality...,"The descriptions and stories are great, though sometimes the nature descriptions get a little out of hand. The book is interesting and you can learn from it, and at the same time it's exciting. I would off course encourage anyone to read the book, but I would also say there is more to look forward to."
+2,The clan Of the cave bear is a good book,"It has an interesting plot and alot of great information. I read this book when I was in 6th grade, what made me be able to get through it was the fact that the character Ayla was so well built and that I was able to believe she was real and that those thing's actually happened to her. The rest of the character's were good too but Iza and Ayla were my favorite. I am in 8th grade now and have read the four book's in the series that have came out, and I'm waiting for the 5th to be written so I can read it! when I read this book I couldn't set it down. Don't worry about letting young children read it, I read it when I was young and I was able to get over the troubling part's. I actually think it is very educational. Jean did a great job on reaserch and wrote a very interesting, fun book. I reccomend it"
+1,I really tried to like it,"My Mom and sister both recommended this book, but I couldn't make it through more than half. Really not very interesting. For whatever reason, women seem to find this book interesting. I have other male friends that have had the same experience. For me, nothing that grabbed my attention happened and the writing wasn't enough to make up for it."
+2,5+ stars. LO MEJOR DE LO QUE HE LEIDO EN MI VIDA.,"Un resúmen:El clan del oso cavernario: EXCELENTE, INSPIRADOR.Un libro para leer y releer, es como un libro de superación personal, pero sin los aburridos consejos sabiondos de los autores, ni las falsas promesas de los nuevos autores llamados ""new age"". DEBE LEERLO, Y POR FAVOR, NO LO PRESTE.....!El valle de los caballos: BUENA SECUELA, RECOMENDABLE.Los cazadores del mamut: SOLO PARA FANS.El libro de los viajes (""Plains""): REPETITIVO, LENTO Y ABURRIDO EN DOS TERCERAS PARTES (LA'ÚLTIMA PARTE, COMO EN ""cazadores"", PARA FANS).....LA ESPERANZA....""The Shelter of stone""...donde los que admiramos a Ayla, esperamos reencontrarnos con ella..."
+1,way too much,"I am not usually so critical, and I must admit I read several of the books years ago, but I finally put them down without reading the rest because there was just too many descriptions of sex in them. The detailed and varied descriptions were simply unneccesary for a book that is touted as a ""must read"" for women as young as 10!"
+1,Its really just a harlequin novel,"If there were bodices to rip in the stone age they would be ripping furiously in this book and in its successors.Most ridiculous thing about this series is how Ayla makes every earth-shattering discovery of this time, e.g., discovering the wheel, horseback riding, flint knives, etc., etc."
+2,The Clan of the Cave Bear,"I really loved this book and the books that follow this one, but I didn't really like the way the people's feelings are. I mean the way Ayla treated as some stupid animal then next she's treated like a savior come down to help them. But other then that it was a wonderful book. The way Ayla makes the bad things in her life seem like they were put there so she could be tested to see if she was worthy enough to do other things that the woman of the clan are not supposed to do. Though the parts that confused me were the mogur ceremony and the earthquakes. Because in a way it makes it seem as if all the magic is real."
+2,to much detail,Great imagination! A little to much time spent on details. But I guess that makes for a good book writer.
+1,"No plot, No Characters","One of the worst novels I have ever read. Well researched - maybe, poorly written - definately. The plot simply goes nowhere, and the characters are so unrealistic and banal that it is impossible to feel sympathetic toward them. Why the author felt she had to abandon any attempt at subtlety, and write as if the readers were as ignorant as her characters seem to be is beyond me."
+2,Great. Really Great.,"I really liked this book, I have always been interested in early man, and I think this book sheds new light on the way it could of been back then. I found this book facinating, and I think that it was a wonderful experence.Although she didn't have any facts she still did a good job of filling in those empty spaces."
+1,Boring,Don't bother wasting your money. This book is slow and goes nowhere fast. I could not even finish the book.
+2,The Clan of the Cave Bear,"Several times over the years I've tried to read this..but every time it just didnt catch my interest enough....still,i was pretty sure at some point it Might be worth trying again..... So after many years i finally downloaded it to kindle and wow, it was terrific... Now i'm hooked on reading the entire series. Try it, YOU might love it too!"
+2,Interesting,Interesting and a very informative story about how the Cave people survived. The writing was somewhat elementary and repetitive but with a good plot. I would not read the second book in the series.
+2,An exquisitely written adventure!,"I have read these books to the point of wearing out my paperbacks. Ayla is the role model I never had as a young girl and sets a high standard for all of us to attain. I was completely transported to a different place and time while I read each story and felt drawn toward these marvelously written characters. I am so anxious for Ms. Auel's next creation I cannot pass a bookstore, anywhere, without checking to see if it's in yet. Please hurry, Jean!"
+2,A little much for a 14 year old,"Do you not remember the Clan of the Cave Bear hype in the mid-80's.....it was all the rage. The book is good. Good story, a little difficult to believe at times, since a lot of the actions of the people in the ""clans"" are hypothesized. But all in all a determinate story of survival, and coming of age in the post ice valleys. I do believe that she, Auel stole a bit from the Native Americans, well not steal per se, since their culture more closely mirrors the nomadic clans, but there are interesting depictions of seers, spirit chasers and medicine women. There are some romantic scenes which I have to admit were a little much for a 14 year old, but interesting nonetheless. Slightly educational and a good read. - Jennifer Rees"
+2,Very good reading.,"I loved all three books. I had read the Shelters of Stone first as it was a gift, but thoroughly enjoyed going back to see where it all began. Amazing author."
+2,2nd time around,"This is the second time I am ready this series and I love it as much this time as I did 10 years ago when I first read them. The main Character Ayla is wonderful and you become very attached to her from the time you meet her at age 5 through her life. You root for her and cry for her. I can wait to start book 2,3,4,....until the last book which recently came out in 2012.Well worth the 500+ pages"
+2,"Clan of the Cave Bear, a true classic","Novels come and go, in our bookshelves and in our minds. But Clan of the Cave Bear is one with glue that sticks with us forever. I read this book 30 years ago when it was first published, and loved it. Shared it with my friends and family members at the time, who loved it, too. Now that I have a teenage granddaughter, I ordered it so she could enjoy it as well.Jean Auel created a character set in the backdrop of the Neantherthal age who could be (should be) a hero and role model to young girls everywhere. Her journey takes the reader into the hearts and minds of people who lived so long ago, yet the human element of love resounds deeply.Read this book! You won't be able to put it down. It is unlike anything you have ever read before."
+2,First in the series. Great read.,"If you enjoy anthropology, archeaology, and learning about the first of mankind on our planet, then you will find this entire series plausibe, and very enjoyable reading. This is a series of books that completely holds your attention through every page. Every book is based on thorough research of ancient sites, tools, and other findings that tell us about the people of yesteryear and how they survived the glacier period. The characters are so well presented that they seem real. Each additional novel is a continual saga from the prior book, so continuity flows very well."
+2,"Great story, excellent insight into prehistoric man","While the story and characters are good, what really draws me into this series is the information on prehistoric man. Did you ever wonder how people figured out fire or how to tame horses, why one species of pre-human eventually won out over another, how knowledge was passed down, how people spent their days, how they explained biological processes? What customs established in prehistoric times have influenced today's culture? This series gives you insight into all these things and more.There is a bit of fantasy in this novel, but the facts are incredibly well-researched by the author (medicinal herbs!).Once you've read this first book, you will have to read the rest.This is the first historical fiction I have read - it has opened my eyes to the genre.(The later books in the series have more sexual themes, so parents might want to discuss books with their teens who are reading it.)"
+2,Cave of the Clan Bear,Cave of the Clan Bear is well written. It moves quickly. The descriptions of the venue are detailed enough to draw the reader into the scene and the little girl's trials are believable.
+1,"I Know I'm in the Minority Here, But...","I'm so sorry to be such a spoilsport, but I found this is a terrible book and a worse series. Leaving aside all the wild inaccuracies - one of the main ones being Auel's portrayal of Neandertals as doltish brutes -the heroine is constantly making one earthshaking discovery after another - shampoo, domestication of animals, law of genetics, sex=pregnancy, and, last but not least, tampax. No one else can figure anything out, but there she is, churning out one Nobel-Laureate discovery after another. I'm sure in one of the later books she will be found making a short-wave radio out of a large rock. It became really maddening."
+1,Kindle's edition is full of typos,The kindle editions of these books are chock full of typographical errors that sometimes make it difficult to figure out what should have been written. The typos made me feel like I'd been gyped on the price of the books.
+1,"Tries hard, but stereotyped and inaccurate.","Extremely well-written, good plot, characters and Mrs. Auel has done some research. Now here's the bad part. It is anthropologically inaccurate. Mrs. Auel does a beautifully stereotyped depiction of the Neanderthals as stooped, muzzle-jawed, intellectually inferior creatures as compared to wonderful Cro-Magnon people with their tall erect graceful carriage, blue eyes and blond hair. I mentioned this book to my anthropology professor and he said, very succintly, ""Burn it!&quot"
+2,"This series is a ""keeper""","Normally, I read contemporaries but this series drew me in. Ayla struggles to live when ice sheets were retreating from Europe. She's raised by Clan, people who communicate with body language more than vocals, and makes many mistakes on her way to adulthood. Jean Auel's research at times intrudes but mostly this is a story that completely transports the reader to a long ago time where you root for the heroine and feel the fear and trauma along with her. My bookshelves are few but this series has designated space because I revisit favorite scenes often."
+2,Great Book,"Clan of the cave bear is about a Cro-Magnon girl named Ayla. She is orphaned during an earthquake as a child. When she is attacked by a lion she is found nearly dead by a clan of Neanderthals. She is nursed back to health and is adopted by the clans medicine woman.Clan of the Cave Bear ( as well as the future books in the series )is thoroughly researched). The story is based on actual archealogical findings. The character Creb is a medicine man who has severe physical deformities. An actual neanderthal skeleton was discovered that apears to have the same deformaties that Creb has. The story is fictionalized but it is amazing how they cancreate a culture based on a few artifacts. Since there is no written record, ""Clan of the Cave Bear "" is as close to an actual ethnography of early modern humans as you can get."
+1,amazing,"it amazes me that after so many years and so much exposure that this book is still in print. the only story i have ever read that is worse than these is Moby Dick. the only thing worse than those 2 books are the movie adaptations. i'd rather pull out my own fingernails with red hot pliers than to read the cave bear again. a insanely long and over written pile of trite tripe.'a festering bag of fish entrails' is too kind a review for this load of sewage. if anyone tries to make you read this book, slit your wrists and fling yourselve from a cliff first - it will be less painfull."
+2,"The Clan Of The Cave Bear, and the other books were great.","In this book, you travel back in time to a world without the knowledge we have today. In some cases it was better back then. The world was fresh, unspoiled, and there were a group of people that called themselves:The Clan Of The Cave Bear. Ayla, the beautiful heroine, is left orphened in a strange world after her ""tribe"" gets killed by a natural disaster. As Ayla grows, she strugles to learn the ancient ways of the clan. She then has a son. When there is a new leader, he banishes her. To find out more details read the book! Even though I started the series when I was in the sixth grade, last year, I love this series, and have already finished it. I'm dying to read the next one."
+2,Great Read,"I am currently still reading this book. I'm having a great time reading it and I love how every scene is so perfectly described and full of details.It's one of those books that you have to stop reading now and then, so that you can let your imagination fly and Imagine how would you survive in such conditions and time period.Simply fantastic."
+2,BEST of the series...unfortunately,"This is the first book in the ""earth's children"" series(I think there are six now)It is also far and away the BEST.Great character development and interesting culturalexploration.I loved this book..the rest of the series..not so much"
+2,So Much Detail that the Story Come to Life,"I read this book a few years back but couldn't resist reviewing it now that I have an Amazon account.Jean Auel is one of my favorite authors. I have all her books in hardback. The reason I am so attached to these books is that the details she interweaves into the story line really brings it to life. The descriptions of the plants and their uses, the feel of living in a cave, these are the things make Clan of the Cave Bear great. I know the author does at least a year of research before each book and it really shows.The plight of Ayla, her constant feeling of being different and insufficient, her struggle to please those she loves, this is something everyone can relate to on some level. I look forward to diving into the Painted Caves very soon!"
+2,"Clan of the Cave Bear, good read.","This story while not being for young children, is a wonderful trip into prehistoric times. It is a fiction for both sexes, as both my son and daughter loved reading and listening to the audio cd's."
+2,A fascinating tale,"This book is an excellent choice if you want three things: a great heroine (in the form of Ayla), an epic adventure (this is the beginning of a long series), and lots of fascinating insight into the ways of prehistoric man and the Neanderthals. I had never read a book based in prehistory and I was pleasantly surprised. The author's careful description of the tribe's skills held my attention, and I truly enjoyed watching the human girl, Ayla, become a woman among a Neanderthal tribe. I recommend this to high school students and older."
+2,I fell in love with this book from the first page......,"TCotCB was fantastic. I fell in love with Ayla, and the rich descriptions of the surroundings and life. Jean M Auel did a wonderful job of researching the lives of the Cro Magnan man, and about herb lore. But, more than that, JMA weaves a beautiful and captivating story of a little girl who tries so hard to fit in.... I laughed with her triumphs, and still cry with her tragedies everytime I read it."
+2,Prehistoric Research Fiction?,"I can't say enough about this book. It is about two prehistoric stages of man (one is on its way out, one is on its way in). The lesser developed man (""the clan"") finds a little girl from the more modern man whose parents have been killed in an earthquake. They take her into the clan and raise her as their own.The story itself is interesting and urges you to read on. But it's the research that's fabulous. I learned more about prehistoric times reading this entertaining work of fiction than I did studying it in high school and college. This is an excellent example of making good use of research.I highly recommend this book to prehistoric history buffs and anyone who simply loves to read good fiction."
+2,YOU MADE ME FEEL I WAS AYLA!,"WHEN WILL #5 COME OUT? THERE HAS TO BE A #5. I WILL READ EVERY BOOK YOU WRITE IF THEY ARE LIKE THE ""AYLA"" JOURNEY."
+1,"Tripe, and not very good tripe at that","lets see, young blue eyed, pretty and in every way superior CroMagnon Ayla manages to transcend her brutish, Neanderthal counterparts and invent fire, discover the cause of pregnancy, invent the wheel, and all with some magical process of thought that the author just bestows upon her.Silly, fatuous and and a literay hash."
+1,Neanderthal Sexists,"This is a feminist parable with the Neaderthals (almost all the Neanderthal characters are men) representing the male oppressors of the intellectually and emotionally more evolved female represented by the Cro-Magnon, Ayla. I giggled every time one of the Neaderthal characters ""made the sign"" indicating the command for sexual favors, picturing the short rhythmic fist pumping motion sometimes used by modern males to allude to intercourse. Two stars - one for the sometimes interesting anthropological details - one for the laughs."
+1,Horrid!,"I really wanted to like this book. After a good friend suggested it I decided to give it a go. Big mistake. This book put me to sleep, literally. The description of the land and plant life goes on forever. Takes way to long to get to the plot and it's just not worth the time."
+2,Clan of the Cave Bear,This book was delivered on time and in the condition advertised. I would purchase a used book again from this source.
+2,One of the best books I have ever read,"I absolutely adored this novel. I first read it when I was in sixth grade and have since re-read it many times over. I felt for every single one of the characters -- even those who were less than desirable. No one character was truly evil nor was any one character truly good. Each developed and matured realistically as to their own personal phyche. By the time I turned the last page page I felt as if these characters had really lived and breathed. I must also say that the ending haunted me longer than any other book I have read. The same can not be said for the next couple of books. The second started off pretty well but then degraded itself by becoming nothing more than a romance novel. The other two quickly followed suite. Other than using them as a sex manual, I can see little value in them. I still care for Ayla and the Clan to want to know what happens next but I will probably wait until the paperback issues of her next two novels."
+2,Sensational.,I enjoyed this book a lot. It was difficult for me to put it down at times. The end of the book leaves you captivated. It makes you want to start the next book in the series as soon as possible.
+2,Beautiful!!,"I was hooked from the first page!! This is the best book ever written! If you have read this book, read the others, they keep getting better!! When is the next book coming out?"
+2,there's nothing better than this,"I was incredibly bored one day, and went snooping around the basement looking for a new book to read. When I found my mom's old tattered copy of Clan of the Cave Bears, I didn't expect much. Oh my goodness, though, Auel is a virtuoso. I cannot wait for the next one!"
+2,EXCELENT!!!,"It's just fantastic, an adventure full of emotions and wonderful landscapes. These series have given to humanity a great gift. Thanks a lot Ms. Auel. I hope you will continue the Ayla's story. I've been waiting for years to continue the story, I'm sure you have too much to write. When the next book will be coming out?. Every time I go to a bookstore I look for the next one."
+2,Cave Woman,"I had the misfortune to read the other three books of the series before reading clan of the cave bear but that did not detract from the joy of reading this book.Ayla's story is just that,although the author has written about our ancestors one should not take it as a trueism.Ayla's constant fight for survival and her success inspite of Broud's dislike for her,simply because she is diffrent from him helps push the story along.Their battle of their will continues even after her brutily beats and rapes her.Her decision to leave the clan inserch of her own is out of selfpreservation,leaving her son is hard but so necessary.The book is highly intresting and this authors eye for detail is truly awsom.Keep on Mz Auel.There is a rumor that there is another book in the works.Hurry PLEASE."
+2,"Very Good, But Not For Immature Children","This was an excellent book, probably my favorite of the first four. I read it when I was 11 years old, and have re-read it so many times the book is practically destroyed. However, this book, while I as a 6th grader enjoyed it, is not for the immature child. Think carefully before you tell anyone about the series, especially your child, because it contains a few explicit scenes, which increase as the books go on. Another word of advice- if you don't like a lot of details in a book, don't read this, because the author details surroundings and histories frequently. However, I thought the details were fascinating. Jean Auel is a wonderful writer, and I eagerly await the fifth book."
+2,Totally addictive,Loving this series. Best books ive read for a long time. All six books keep u hooked and wanting more
+2,Read this book and get hooked on the entire series!,"A 5-year old Cro-Magnon girl in prehistoric Europe is tragically orphaned by an earthquake that kills her family. She is left to wander aimlessly through an ice age harsh barren landscape without clothing or resources. She suffers terribly from starvation, exhaustion, and wounds sustained from a cave lion attack before being adopted by a Neanderthal clan when she was near death. The heroine Ayla is a survivor. She is strong and resourceful. She polishes her survival skills at a very young age and develops many positive characteristics. I was enthralled with her character and the hardships she had to endure. She is an inspirational figure and I thought about her often when writing 'Adoption Detective'. The long wait between sequels was agonizing. Read this book and you will be hooked on the entire Jean M. Auel series.Judith Land, AuthorAdoption Detective: Memoir of an Adopted Child"
+2,Fascinating!,"I first purchased this book nearly 20 years ago, and each time I re-read it I find new and fascinating things within. There is no doubt that this is a meticulously researched and crafted novel, and we all learn to identify with the waif Ayla as she struggles to survive with her new family.However I must say that even though I have read and enjoyed all the books in the series so far (one just has to know how Ayla is faring!), this is by far THE strongest and best. The characterisations are strong, and the trials and tribulations of the clan believable. Please don't be put off by the success of the series, this book is a gem which can more than stand by itself."
+2,AMAZING series,"I have difficulty putting into words just how much each of the Earth's Children books have transformed my way of thinking. Auel's ability to create characters who use our natural resources for the greatest good has strong appeal. Each book has spun a world of reality-based fantasy which can guide how we see the world today. The world of Ayla, the Clan, and the Others is one in which EVERYONE should enter... and decide to stay."
+2,The Clan of the Cave Bear,"I read the series for the first time when I was in Matric. As can be believed, I was unable to put down this absolutely riveting book. I have subsequently reread the series twice, and also convinced my family and friends to read it. It is an emotionally evocative tale of a young woman full of strength, courage and an abounding love. I strongly suggest this series, and wait with impatience for the next book."
+2,Simply Fantastic!,"It took me quite sometime to actually read 'Clan of the Cave Bear', and when I did, I could finally see why it was so popular, but there was much more...Valley of the Horses followed, and there was no turning back, I read all three in one weekend. And then Plans of Passage hit the book stores, and, well like so many can't wait for the fifth, and here's counting on a sixth. I thank Jean for such an impressive story. Thanks again:)"
+2,This is one of the most beautiful books I've read.,"What can I say? Obviously most people who have read it think the same as I do, judging by the amount of reviews with 5 stars. I was 12 when I read it for the first time, even though my teacher told me it was too old for me. This book is not too old or too young for anyone. It is filled with the joy and pain of life, and shows that tribulations lead to better time later in life. I experianced Ayla's fear, delight, anger, sadness and despair at finding herself so differnt to those in her life. She is someone we can all relate to. Ayla is the only character who really developed much (and she is developed A LOT, esp. in later books)but she is the one we are all concerned with, and th others are forced to react to her changes. If you haven't read this book, read it. You will never regret it. P.S. You'll cry at the end"
+2,My thoughts,"I read the book many years ago, and decided to reread due to liking the book so well and when I am finished, my granddaughter will read"
+2,Enchanting and Creative,I wasn't sure if this was a novel for preteens at first glance. But upon finishing it did surpass my expectations. Of course I do love almost all fiction novels. Any book that's can get lost in.
+2,"Highly recommended to me, and I agree","On a number of occasions, it had been suggested that I read this book, and I must say I'm very glad I did. I got very involved, as the writing was so wonderfully descriptive. Having said this, I don't think it was arduous to read all that detail, which sometimes makes reading a book feel a bit of a chore. I would recommend it to anyone!"
+2,What I expected,"Friend told me about the book , have not started to read it yet. Hope it is as good as she said."
+2,Excellent compilation on Leadershipattributes for innovation,Excellent compilation on Leadership attributes for innovation and is a collection of well written articles which made me think and connect to a real world phenomenon. I enjoy reading Peter Drucker's books and the content of the book has Peter Drucker's flavor to it. The Clarity and style of this book is truly outstanding.
+2,brief overview,"This is not a book, its a pamphlet that gives a very terse overview of the PL/I language. Its not a beginners book but a primer for experienced programmers. The only current book on PL/I is ""The New PL/I"" by Eberhard Sturm which is already out of print after being out less than 2 years"
+2,for beginners,This is a very good book for the beginners to gain a overall knowledge of PL/1 and start making small programs.
+2,Nice for NYG Fans!,Very nice Floor Mats. Bought these for my Honda Civic and they work great. Super deal. Shipping was very fast and they were exactly as I expected. A little small so they should fit just about all vehicles. Might be too small for large trucks.
+1,Very bad logo!! You cant see it.,"the shipping was fast, as usual by Amazon. The product is terrible, you can barely see the logo, its not a real Colts blue, more of a very dark navy almost purple color. They will be going back. I should have known the price was too good to be true for a product of any real value."
+1,trouble with car not matts,"Matt on driver side slides forward and I have not found a way to anchor it. It would be better if the Broncos had gone to the Super Bowl in 2013. The ""Prayer in thin Air"" did them in or was it ""The kneel down in D Town?"""
+2,"Smooth, great color, and good price","I happened upon this product at Nordstrom's Rack and picked up one. Boy did I wish I had grabbed a handful. I have been buying Origin's automatic lip liner for about $22.00 a pop and these are just as good, if not better. On a lark I searched Amazon to see if they had them. Yep! I use the Black Berry as I like to wear dark and wine colored lipsticks. I am going to grab a handful this time. The liner goes on easily and keeps my lipstick in place. Makes a nice frame for the lipstick."
+1,Bless her heart for writing this,"This book is the worst! It is more like a journal than advice on how to deal with a child with SID. No reference is made as to what works and what doesn't. Mrs. Wilson uses this as a forum to slam her son's teachers and class mates. She even refers to a 2nd grader as the ""son of Satan""- Nice and very Christian of you....It appears that Mrs. Wilson thinks she's doing something benefical for others but don't waste your money here. If you are looking for a book to help you cope with your child's SID this is not it."
+2,Fun Read!,"This book was a fun, quick read if you like question & answer advice. At times funny and kept me reading!"
+2,Pictures!,I bought this for a friend for her birthday and it didn't have a picture posted but from the description I figured it was the old version without the scary lady on the cover but it wasn't. Oh well.
+2,Very dated,"If you love Dear Abby, you'll love this book. It is very dated however. She had quite a sense of humor and it is evident in this book. A mindless, time passing read."
+2,Lots of fun for Dear Abbey lovers,This book was great! Lots of old Dear Abbey letters with background information on the thoughts that were behind the answers.
+2,Excellent reference guide,I work at a Wild Birds Unlimited store and customers rely on you to give them the best information on bird feeding and care available. This book is super helpful in achieving that goal.
+2,"Will take a 15.5"" laptop","I have an XPS GEN 2 Inspiron which is 15.5"" long. I had an older version of this backpack that the XPS would just fit into snugly but, alas, the zipper teeth eventually broke off. I was concerned that this backpack might be too small and after first slipping the laptop in... it didn't. But I discovered that theres a removable cushion liner at the bottom of the laptop slot (attached with Velcro), removing that gave me an extra half an inch and voila, the laptop fits (albeit snugly again). The laptop isn't completely unprotected at the bottom, there's a hard plastic shell there as well and the snug fit keeps the laptop from sliding around. 15.5"" is max though...those with a larger laptop (say the newer 16"" wide Dell XPS latops) will probably want to seek another backpack."
+1,"poor quality backpack, don't buy...","I bought this backpack when I wanted to have a new bag for my laptop. I got a good JanSport Backpack for my niece a few month ago and she liked that one, so I chose JanSport again. It's out of question that JanSport is generally a good brand.But this particular backpack is really poorly made. The texture is made by some cheap materials, and definitely looks not as good as the picture shown on the website. There are not many compartments in the bag with poor paddings, and the space is not as big as that was described at all. Nevertheless, the laptop sleeve is too wide for my 15' widescreen notebook. So I bought another backpack of Swissgear this weekend when I saw it on sale with only one third price of this JanSport. And the quality of my new bag is Much Much Much BETTER than this one.Don't buy this backpack!"
+1,Mind boggling design flaws,"I had a Jansport pack which I dragged all over the world for 12 years. It finally needed some serious repairs, and I sent it in. Apparently they no longer repaired that model, and sent me a Firewire instead.First, the pack is made for midgets. It is simply not long enough for my back. I'm 6' and don't have unusual proportions, so this is kind of disturbing.Second, the weird laptop pocket in the main compartment is an incredible design flaw. The rigid support at the bottom is about two inches above the bottom of the backpack, so if you load the pack, whatever you put in can't ride against your lower back, and effectively pulls the backpack into a curve so you feel the very straight, rather uncomfortable stays at the bottom of the laptop pocket, and the top of the shoulder straps.It's simply not an acceptable pack for day to day use as it's designed."
+2,Boogie Woogie needed a Title Cover!,"Although the music of this CD was just what I needed to teach a lesson on early jazz and it's influence on the artist, Mondrian, I was disappointed that it did not have the cover sheet shown or any information about the artists. The CD package was broken.....Other than that, it was fun to play it as the children in my art class painted their own version of""Boogie Woogie Broadway"" by Mondrian.Art Specialist --- Las Vegas, Nevada"
+2,Another reason to suscribe to Prime,"This was an enjoyable film that I would not have seen if I hadn't suscribed to Amazon Prime. I'm not getting any perks, etc, for reccomending Amazon Prime, but one of the features is the instant video. While many films have a rental fee, this film was included and I would not have watched it without that incentive.I found the plot of this film rather predictable, but the acting was good. I haven't seen many Danish films so it was interesting to me on a cultural level. The scenery wasn't a huge part of the film, but it showed some lovely aspects of Copenhagen. I did enjoy the film and would suggest it to people wanting a thoughtful film somewhat in the vein ofThe Descendants."
+2,Gripping Film,"Very good acting. Very emotional. I empathized with every character! I was very impressed with the the actors and writers, who weaved the story in a way that we were kept on edge wondering with the characters, what was going on."
+2,"great story, well directed, fine acting","This movie is quite a gem. Not the usual American fare, very refreshing and well told story. I gave it five stars because I couldn't give it six!"
+2,"Captivating, Engaging, Wonderful","Completely captivating and amazing. When I saw the movie I knew nothing about it and I am glad otherwise the plot would have been ruined. So, I won't say anything about the plot.This is a movie that enfolds little by little as the viewer, and the characters, begin to learn what is going on. I simply can't express how much I loved this movie. It was very well done, the story was captivating and the actors' performances were engaging, completely believable and simply superb.The film is very well edited, the camera angles used were essential to getting to know the characters. Everything in this film is amazing. It is one engaging film, from beginning to end.The DVD has very few Special Features. But, be sure to watch the deleted scenes. They are preceded by an interview with the director explaining why each of them was cut out of the film."
+2,What A Story!!!,"It fires on all engines and pulls you right in!Compassionate, heart-wrenching, happy and sad at once, this incredible story will resound within long after the credits roll by at the end.It's keenly raw, honest, and emotionally intense."
+2,If only Hollywood could offer something this good,"I saw the previews for this movie while waiting for my main feature it seemed interesting so I remembered the title and I am so glad I did. Excellent story, excellent acting without it be overdramatized. I will add this to my collection."
+2,review,don't let the bad cover art fool you. I saw this in the theaters and bought it immediately when it came out on DVD. A powerful film. To say any more to be to give it away.
+2,Worthy of Several Academy Nominations,"Director Susanne Bier, Best Screenplay writers Susanne Bier and Anders Thomas Jensen, Best Actor Rolf Lassgrd, Best Actress Sidse Babett Knudsen, and a few other supporting and camera work nominations would not surprise me. I will be disappointed if they are not rewarded for the talent and intelligence evident in this film. After the Wedding is so honestly human that it does indeed break your heart. Happily it also hands you hope, a little laughter, and moments of tender warmth and love."
+2,Very Nearly Perfect,"This is one of few films I've seen that has such a perfect combination of acting, script, photography...story. It is intelligent in a way very few films are, and treats the viewer with the respect to draw their own conclusions about this complex moral/ethical/cultural dilemma. Like real life, it shows the four-dimensionality of existence. For me as a Scandinavian-American, every emotional note rang true. Wonderful movie."
+2,Traveled to Sweden.,This was such a beautiful film. Breathtaking! The best part was watching it with my movie buddy Sandra Zhao! I cannot wait to see it again. I truly felt like the movie had taken me on a trip to Denmark. I have still not watched the Lives of Other's which beat Pan's Labyrinth and this movie for Best Foreign Film. Can't wait to see it.
+2,very good,Beautiful movie. I always admired Danish cinematography and this feature was the best so far. Fabulous set of very talented actors. I loved it and would definitely recommend it to everyone.
+2,Moving story and film,"I enjoyed this film. Although a tear jerker, I thought the acting was well done and the script was well written."
+2,Alls well that ends well,This is a perfect story of everything working out in the end. Im getting married and so decided to watch all the wedding movies I could find this didn't disappoint at all. It was great to watch a non-american film gives you an eye into other cultures.
+2,Excellent Enz,"Although a little uneven, this release has two timeless ballads (""Iris"" and ""One Step Ahead"") and some rollicking good time pop songs (History Never Repeats, I Don't Wanna Dance, Hard Act To Follow) and the dazzling ""Ships"" which is one of my favorite Enz songs. Actually I think it is better than thier debut and shows a lot of growth."
+2,The real story of globalization,"""Before one can cry Big Mac, Larsson humbles the critic of globalization into silence. Larsson is William Blake's ""Mental Traveler,"" taking the reader through ""a land of men and women"": the slums of Rocinha in Rio where police are more dangerous than gangsters; a Bosnian mother supporting her blind husband and mentally retarded daughter on sweater knitting. Put down your placard and have a veggie burger, this guy's been there.""- Zachary Wales, Business Correspondent, United Press International"
+1,Sunny Side Up,"I had to read this book for a Business course. Larsson meanders through the chapters, dropping and picking up points like a stream-of-concience dictation. While his Pro-globalization points are good, he disregards the arguments against globalization as if they are irrelevant. The point of the book could be made in about half the pages, especially if Larsson would leave politial bashing out.If you want to explore the issues of globalization to make your own decision on whether you agree with it or not, choose something else, or supplement this book heavily. It's a little boring, but may be useful once you have the background on globalization.If you have a background in business, don't waste your time with this book. The arguments are based almost soley on Macro and Microeconomics 101 priciples.If you are looking for fuel to support your Free-Trade fire, this book will provide you with many supportive case studies. You have my blessing to read this book."
+1,is that fencer attacking with a bent arm?,"and what is with the foot?Usually a preview should (as far as I know) show a good example that will motivate people to watch moreof it and this just isn't it...I haven't viewed the video or part you can download as yet but if this picture is an example of what it contains I am not too inclined to view more of it...what are these two fencers doing?is the one on the right attacking with a foot in the air,next arm and point way off target or are they retreating ?and if so what the .. are they doing? Balance?!?and the fencer on the left - are they attacking? bent arm? what is with the front foot?ok so maybe need to download it and view it but I have enough faults in my technique without viewing this....sorry was just looking up fencing on amazon and found this video download...sighand if you are wondering I have over 20 years of fencing - all three weapons and I like to think (some... may disagree...lol) that I am an ok fencer..."
+1,One of the worst movies I've ever seen,"Poor story, worse acting, appalling film making. This film sems to have been made to ""showcase"" the dubious talent of its maker and lead ""actor"". I've seen hammers with more expression and talent. Don't bother unless you're masochistic enough to sit through it. Less enjoyable than chewing tyres."
+2,"A powerful, moving film you can't stop watching....","even as it races towards its inevitable and forgone conclusion. This movie reached me in a place I didn't even know I had. Jesus Nebot's acting and directing ability should make him an international star. To me the two main characters in this drama are Pablo and Mrs. Knight, the bereaved mother (played by JAG's Susan Haskell in a gut-wrenching performance), forever connected to each other by an accidental tragedy with a cosmic resolution. This movie will stay with you."
+1,Incorrect Order & Product Color Inconsistent,"I ordered:4 - Revlon Age Defying Makeup - Color 05 - Soft BeigeThey sent:3 - Revlon Age Defying Makeup - Color 05 - Soft Beige -- (Note: See Color inconsistency note below)1 - Almay Liquid Makeup (which I did not order)Each of the 3 Revlon bottles was labeled as ""05 Soft Beige"" but visually looking at the makeup through the glass bottles, side by side, the actual color was markedly inconsistent.Out of the 4 bottles which I ordered, and paid for, only 1 was usable.Due to their lack of accuracy on the order fulfillment and the lack of quality control of the product, I will not order from them again."
+1,"""Age defying"" doesn't quite fit the product","I am a very young looking 61 years old woman. I don't wear foundation on regular basis, but sometimes I like to look extra nice. Revlon's age defiying foundation doesn't fit it's name. It looks good when you put it on, but after wearing it few hours, it magnifies every line on my face..actually I see some I never seen before. Honestly, if this is what make up foundation will do, I'll be much more content without it. Show me one that doesn't do it, and I'll become a believer... But surely, to call it age defying, it is simply not true!"
+1,Not what she wanted,"Bought this for my wife on a recommendation from a friend, she read a few pages and quit because it was too sad. I told her it had a good ending but she won't try again, be prepared for tears when you read this one."
+1,sent wrong thing,"I chose this rating because I was supposed to be sent both books (combined into one) and the lost boy, but I was only sent a child called it. The book looked nothing like the picture and it was very cleared written that I was supposed to get both. I got jipped."
+2,Child called it,this book is so heart felt. He makes you wonder how the system failed him and many others. I always wondered how his mother was never charged of put in jail for life. The very least be treated the same way.
+1,"A Child Called ""IT"" and The Lost Boy One Child 's Courage to Survive","Ordered this for Christmas about 3 weeks before it never came before or after, never had any response, very disappointed."
+2,Oustanding Historical Reference Volume,"This work is an exhaustive study of the Luftwaffe's inventory from 1931 - 1945. Naturally the famous are here: Ju87, Me109/110/262, Fw190, He111/162, but the obscure as well: the Bv40 Interceptor Glider(!), the asymmetric Bv141 observation aircraft, and the He100 fighter. The entries (with drawings or photographs) of these one-off variants and technological near-misses make the volume worth owning. Over 150 fixed-wing aircraft, gliders and helicopters are combined with an excellent overview of the Luftwaffe from creation to destruction. Additionally, appendices contain the Luftwaffe's chain of command, and a glossary of Luftwaffe-speak.If you are a student of WW2, and particularly the airwar, then you should definitely try to pick up a copy. Highly recommended."
+2,BEST HOCKEY GAME EVER!!,This is the best hockey game ever. You'll never want to stop. There is every team and player. Theres a mode were 2 people can play each other and you can just play the com. just for fun. There is also a franchise mode where you go threw as many seasons as you want. You can also trade players and sign free agents. Theres also a draft after each season. You can also set the difficilly level to any thing you want. Theres also a season mode where you can just go through only 1 season. Also theres a playoffs mode were you skip the season and go right to the playoffs. It has the best grafics too. The bad thing is that you can't create your own team like in NFL 2K3. I recremend this game to everyone...
+1,Over-rated!!,I have been playing video hockey games since my Commodore 64 days and this is one very over-rated game! I thought I had bought the wrong game when I started playing. Even NHL Face-off is better than NHL 2k3. The graphics are only average and the controls are horrible. It feels like the players are skating in sand. The replays are ok but this game doesn't even have a create-a-player option. Sega should stick to football and basketball. Sorry Sega but I miss your Genesis games!
+1,THIS GAME STINKS!...,"The only way to score on this game is dekes, rebounds and defelections. The gameplay stinks, the commontary stinks, DO NOT...waist your money on this game."
+2,Great Game.... :),"This is a game everyone should play, great storyline, great graphics, and REALLY fun! I am proud to own the game and I reccommend it to about everyone!"
+2,the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,in this game other than the fighting style the animated cut scenes have the best graphics. If your a fire emblem fan youmust buy this or just trying something new rent the game atblockbuster or at gamefly.com
+2,Best Fire Emblem Yet,"I have this game and have beaten but boy it was hard. It took me like a month to beat it. What I love about it is it's on the Gamecube, their are little movie clips, the action and the adventure you take. I don't like that they took choosing classes away and the plot is later on in the story. BUY THIS GAME NOW!"
+2,Fire Emblem on Game Cube,"This is a great game!! There are lots of new units like dragons and the story line is prety good. It has the weapon triangle like the rest of them, but the magic triangle changed which stinks. But, still in this one, you can give your units extra experience, you get to forge your own weapons, and you can change the color which is cool. The graphics are a bit better. But, still the same types of batte maps. Overall, this game is awesome!!!"
+1,Worst game I have ever played,"Wow. Fire Emblem is one horribly designed game. 75% of it is listening to the characters talk. And by talk I mean you see pictures of them on your screen with nothing but their mouths moving and eyes blinking and written below are what they have to say. It gets boring very quickly. On top of that the fighting is almost like playing chess, you move your characters around through squares on a board and you never get to actually attack any enemies. All you do is initiate the attack command and they show a little video of your targeted character hitting the enemy and maybe them hitting you back once. It's monotonous, cheap-looking, and not very fun at all. My advice to anyone considering buying this game is to rent it first. Then you can see for yourself how bad it is before wasting your money on, in my opinion, the worst gamecube game ever."
+2,Best Fire Emblem Yet,"This game is awesome! I got it and couldn't stop playing! The graphics are awesome! I played the two english fire emblems before it, but this one beats them all. The story line is pretty good,the graphics are awesome, cool new 'abilities' or 'skills', and able to choose weapon after class change. The only con for this game is that if you've ever played Fire Emblem Sacred Stones, you will find out that this game loses the choices of classes to change into. Multiple chapters or 'levels' to play through, many recruitable characters, new types of magic, and a bunch of new weapons. There are also new classes, including beasts and ravens. I hope you buy this game and that this guide has been helpful to you."
+2,Very fun game,"In a lot of ways it does show its age, but most everything about the game is still very fun and pretty addicting."
+2,Epic fun.,This has been an amazing experience to play and has a great chance to be one of the best Gamecube games I have played ever. One of the best games ever too. Definitely pick it up as it has lots of everything you can ask for. Definitely up there with FE7 as the best of the series.
+2,One of if not the greatest game I have ever played,This is a fantastic and near perfect game. The only minor imperfections are lack of some gameplay features that are added in the sequel. The characters are very interesting and unlike most games are not mere cliches to create gameplay. It does not have any fan service at all and is better because of it.
+2,another winner by mustang,"It may be a five,but I won't actually get another ride in this year. The seat looks great, shipped fast and was easy to install. It certainly is heavier than the stock seat and wider with more back support."
+1,Crappy workmanship,One of the three pliers did not work at all when I got it. I had to take a file to modify the thing so the locking mechanism would engage.
+1,"RIP OFF, STOLEN WORKS","Don't waste your hard earned money on this. Instead buy the REAL thing, ""Let There Be Light"", by Darius Dinshah. Nothing else to say. Rip Off of Darius Dinshah's father's works!!!!!!!"
+1,Reminds me of a joke...,What do you call the medical school student who graduates at the bottom of the class? Doctor.
+2,A surprisingly effective fantasy for beginning readers,"If you want to introduce the fantasy genre to a younger reader, I can't imagine a better starting place than this book. A lot of story is packed into this beginning chapter book. Although some profound issues are raised, I think what will appeal to most young readers is the adventure and the relationship between the boy and the new pet he brings home - which, in this case, happens to be a dragon! Readers will no doubt want to read the rest of the books in this series which, though not as good, are certainly entertaining."
+2,My daughter Love it!,"My little girl is a HUGE dragon and dinosaur fan. This book, although she read it for school, she loved it. We read it once every 2 weeks, she now has certain lines memorized and loves to read it with me."
+1,Where are the Pictures?,I am very disappointed in this book. When I looked at it on Amazon there were pictures. Why was it not mentioned that there were no pictures in this particular book?Shame on you for misrepresenting this book. Now I have to return it and get one with Edward Lear's imaginative art work as well.
+1,Disappointed,"I ""bought"" this book for Kindle. All I got when I tried to read the book was a list of numbers that didn't correspond to anything. I'm glad the book was free so I can delete this without being out anything."
+1,pointless rubbish,"Just as the title says, book of nonsense. A book of poorly written rhymes, lacking even a hint of smutty humour."
+1,Limericks,"If you are looking for a nonsense limerick, this is the book for you - otherwise, keep looking. I kept looking."
+1,"Weird, Uncomprehendable Book","This has to be the dumbest book I've read. It has riddles and rhymes that totally don't make sense. I know I would rather read real poetry and literature, not this. I don't even think that small kids would like this confusing book."
+1,???,This thing has about 3 poems in it. Terrible! Do NOT waste your time!!!!!!! Extra words extra words extra words
+2,The Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear,"He is the best of all writers of nonsense verse. He wrote ""The Owl and the Pussycat ""The Nonsense ABCs"", and numerous limmericks.dwahl"
+1,This should not be listed on Amazon,"This was a gigando rip-off! It does not even contain the ""The Owl and the Pussycat,"" which from the ad I expected to be included. The table of contents is a joke - listing the page numbers of each of the numbered limericks, which could have been written by almost any college freshman after 3 beers at the local bar. There was no attempt at editing, and often a limeick with one line at the bottom of one page would be continued at the top of the next.This is a book which Amazon should be ashamed to list and should be obliged to refund all of the money paid by each person taken in by the listing."
+2,"Excellent, classic, but...","I'm going to review this briefly as a book for children, which is what it is. I read most of this to my 3-year-old (including all the limericks and most of the poems, and a little of the other stuff). As long as I didn't read it too often, my son was usually game for this. He liked it but he didn't love it to pieces. The nonsense and silliness certainly appeals to silly little kids, and why shouldn't it? And as far as I'm concerned, it's excellent, and deservedly considered classic children's lit., but frankly, I didn't think it was five-stars great. The conceits and poetry are not always exactly inspired, and the illustrations are pretty crude, although plenty entertaining.""The Owl and the Pussycat"" (which we've read many times) and some of the limericks are definitely five-star selections in any case.At $5, this is a nice cheap edition. It would help if the pictures were in color, but I gather you're getting it closer to what was published in the 19th century here."
+1,Formatting problems,"The two stars refer of course not to the book but to its format. I recently acquired my first Kindle and thought I'd download some freebies to try it out. This one was quite disappointing, since the limericks it contains appear as continuous text, so are quite inconvenient to read. It's a wonderfully entertaining book to get in print form though!"
+1,Kindle version - lost formatting,"Once again, the free kindle version is a disappointment. Both the formatting and the illustrations have been lost. In my opinion, the charm of a book like this is often in the accompanying illustrations. It would be better to buy a complete version than download this one."
+1,Not really readable,"There are headings for pictures, but no pictures. So half the content is missing from this edition. And, the remaining limericks are just silly."
+2,WWE Road to Being the Best Game on the GameBoy Advance...,"This game is so awesome, I got this game on Christmas Day and once I the plastic off, I grabbed my GBA and put it in. There are a huge variety of game modes in this game. Although this game only has 15 characters, this game is very attractive. The characters are very recognizable. And unlike the first Road to Wrestlemania, each character has a unique moveset. For example: The Rock has his Layin' the SmackDown Punch Rush, Undertaker has the Chokeslam and the Tombstone, Triple H has his Jumping Knee Attack, Chin Crusher, and his Spinebuster. The championship mode on this game is fun, although no storylines. You can win merchandise from ShopZone by by doing special tasks. You can create a PPV, but you must make the events enjoyable not only to the fans, but...Vince McMahon! Overall, this game is a great game, I recommend this to any Pro Wrestling fan. It is a fun and enjoyable game."
+1,enterence video,"there is no enterence video,no storylines,much lesser wrestlers so its not enjoyable playing mode, so please next time just think about this things so it can be enjoyable while playing on GBA."
+1,Wrestlecrap,This is very slow and very limited. It has better graphics than Road to Wrestlemania but does not compare to it in anyway in terms of gameplay.Also it doesn't have STONE COLD STONE COLD THE RATTLESNAKE STONE COLD
+2,GREAT STUFF,"If you want some good ol' fashion raw speed metal, this is your album. Fast, loud, and raw. This is one Motorhead album, ofcourse Motorhead is one great band. So yea, if you want some good speed metal this is for you."
+2,Where to start with MOTORRRRRHEAD?,"I you are new fan who doesn't know which one of the countless Motoralbums to purchase first then look no further... ""Overkill"" was the first album to get the public's attention. It features concert regular classics such as ""Metropolis"", ""Stay Clean"" and the overkilling title-track.This edition of ""Overkill"" includes an interesting batch of bonus tracks such as the Kinks cover ""Louie Louie"" which was Motorhead's first hit single.All the tracks on this album are headbanging gems and now it is 50% extended. Get it, it's a good choice."
+2,"Good, but it gets better","Motorhead put their blueprint together for this album, and it is very good (especially ""Pay Your Price"" and ""I'll be Your Sister"") but they still needed to hone in on the speed and aggression."
+2,Great Early Motörhead,"One of Motörhead's best, ... offers their usual mix of groove infused speed metal with some atmosphere (""Capricorn"") and punk inspired hark rock (""Tear Ya Down""). A very strong album, with no weak tracks!"
+1,Wrong info,I thought the dvd was concert footage and it is still shots with music. I do love this album from Motorhead though.
+2,The Perfect Portfolio,"""Perfect"" This book was incredibly helpful. I am just beginning to put my portfolio together and this book helped immensely. I found out what type of photos I should have, how they should be displayed, etc. Great Book!"
+2,Better than New,"I borrowed a copy of this book from a friend who said it only had 2 readings.When my ""used"" copy arrived through Amazon, it was like new, even betterthan my friend's. I am very pleased."
+1,"Boring, ideas, not worth it!","I rarely write reviews, but after I received this Halloween book, if you would even like to put it in that catagory, I felt I needed to save anyone from buying it!An avid celebrater of Halloween, I thought that I had to have this boook for my collection--the title itself was SO catchy. After looking at it, the book was returned.Words cannot even describe the dissappointment I felt after glancing through it. Boring, old, uninviting, crafty suggestions. If you are looking for a good Halloween book for the not too crafty or the not too gory, games, treats, decorations, try 101 Halloween Ideas."
+1,So much potential.,"This is one of those books that I like the *idea* of, but not so much the execution. It's gotten to the point where if a book has the word ""spooky"" (or a variation) on the cover, I'm just going to assume it's not. The idea - offering ideas for six themed parties - would make for an excellent book if they were all actually Halloween-themed. Sadly, even the Halloween-specific party suggestions fall a little flat."
+2,Thuvia is great,"As a long-time ERB fan, I have always favored the Mars series (right behind the Pellucidar series). As a youth, when I first bought the book, I had my doubts; having cut my 'martian teeth' on Pricess and Warlord. However, true to Burroughs style, the action picked up quickly and was on par with the other books in the series. A great read."
+2,I adore this series,"Romantic, full of action and rich dialogue and imagery, this series will last forever (despite the epic fail of the Disney movie)."
+1,Less substance than a Cugel novel.,"Come on people! Even Jack Vance's zany Dying Earth novels (Cugel in particular) have more substance than this lackadaisical tour-de-force. Skip out on Burroughs, if you want quality sci-fi read the Demon Princes by Jack Vance..."
+2,A good read.,Follow John Carter's son Carthoris on his first adventure in the series. It was a quick read for me that left me looking forward to the next book.
+2,classic,"Thuvia, Maid of Mars is classic pulp science fiction.Our hero is framed for the abduction of princess Thuvia, so he goes to rescue her and clear his name.It's also a pretty classic romance plot, with the hero and heroine in love with each other, but unsure how the other feels, and societal/political conventions standing in their way. *shhhh... don't tell."
+1,not good,I read the first 3 John Carter books and wanted to see how the story progressed. Edgar Rice B. has made me bored with his style. This story is LONG on description and SHORT on plot. There is so much description that I lost track of what I was reading. I realize he wrote during the last century and people did not realize Mars was what it was. I guess I will be very embarrassed if the Mars Rover proves Edgar Rice was right!!!!!!
+2,Better than I remembered it!,"Read the John Carter of Mars series back in junior high school. I remembered the violence of the culture created by ERB in that series and the concept of honor in battle, but I had forgotten that there were underlying messages relating to family values, honesty, integrity, trust, the individual's right to seek success, the strength to stand up for one's own beliefs. While the storyline definitely is somewhat thin, the book reads easily and leaves no loose ends. Didn't see the recent movie that came out based on the series; kind of glad that I didn't. It was fun venturing back into that realm of imagination that only books can provide."
+2,A great find!,"I recently discovered this band while surfing the net.I sampled a few songs off their website,and I really loved Bemoaned Animosity.I wasn't sure if I'd like them that much,but wow was I wrong.Their tagline says it all,Death Trash Chaos!This cd has got to be one of my favorites,an instant classic for me.I find it difficult to compare them to other bands,as they have their own sound.My sister chuckled when she heard the name of the cd,but after she heard the title track,she was hooked and loves it as much as I do.It's certainly heavy,but blends thrash and death metal so well that I never really notice,cause I'm to busy head bangin'!"
+2,Metal all the way.,This band has some very good music. The track 'Let Me Be Your Tank' has to be my favorite off the entire album.
+2,Cheaper (and maybe better than) a Therapist,"Though not a fan of his astrological writings for Vanity Fair, this book is mind-blowing. I have had it for over 20 years (even had it rebound at Kinkos). It has truly helped me reinterpret the motivation of countless people in my life in a way that's helped me improve those relationships. It's a book like no other in the way it helps me make sense of other people's actions by understanding their point of view (haven't read his new book yet)."
+2,astrology,"This a the book everyone should have- from serious students of the stars, to consultants, to people who know nothing at all about astrology. It's brilliant, hilarious, and ORIGINAL. You won't find a lot of this information in any other astrology books and it is accurate-"
+2,Couldn't Be Better!,"Having never heard of this band before, I picked up this album from a Border's Bookshop store where I could sample the tunes first. Upon first sampling I thought it was interesting and fresh; I hadn't really heard a lot of music like this before. Upon repeated listenings, layers upon layers of new musical discoveries started trickling out of my loudspeakers. I was dumbfounded! To this day, Oui is one of the few albums I have that I can put on any time of day and enjoy thoroughly without reservation - I cannot say this of very many albums that I have. I cannot praise this album enough, if I could give it 10 stars, I would. The reason is that it sounds great; the album is quirky yet very accessible; the vocals are so different, yet once they get in your head you can't get enough of them and you wouldn't want them to be anything other than what they are; the arrnagements are fabulous and the compositions inventive and refreshing. I cannot recomment this album more highly!"
+2,A very good album,"The reason is that it sounds great is because the album is kinda odd-yet very accessible-the vocals are so unique,The instrumentation is great, the performance is right on the money. The melodies and interplay amongst the various instruments has always held my attention. Oui sounds like the next step of a fine tuned, experimental, rock band. I'm always listening to and buying new music. I have generally liked most Sterolab songs so when I heard that Archer Prewitt had joined I figured I'd take a shot.The occasional electronic textures are cool, not in-the-way. I have been listening to this CD a lot lately. All in all this is a very good album. If you like other bands in this genre like Spoon, Smoke Ring Days, and Death Cab for Cutie, you will most likely like this. The Sea and Cake are the jazziest of the bunch."
+2,A sonic summer's day,"I think this is the best Sea & Cake album so far. Song for song, this stands up against any of their previous albums, and it's their most cohesive album to date as well. The music could be described as latin jazz played by musicians with a rock background, or as rock music heavily informed by jazz influences. There are touches of synthesizers, there are breezes of strings, the guitars dance around each other, the drums create rhythms that are part latin, part kraut rock, while the bass anchors the entire album, creating a foundation (a mobile dynamic foundation) for the other players to weave their sounds around."
+2,whoa,"Some people find have bad taste in music and for the rest there is Sea and cake whose originality and creativity is a rarity these days. No cool videos or haircuts not even a cool belt! but some damn fine music. just listen to ""all the Photos"" MAN!! Some people find this boring and i feel bad for their simple minds that cannot wrap around the sea and cakes sweet melodies. the colony also is fabulous among others."
+2,"Blissfully arranged, elegant easy listening music.....","Something of a Cult band insofar as their albums (although critically applauded) are usually stumbled across by word of mouth. The unashamedly `Easy Listening' tag associated with their music, probably deters people. But if you actually listen to the tracks, there's a preciousness to they very accessibly music, that although features lyrics of hushed sighs & several instrumental tracks feature throughout. You'd have to be a cynical listener not to smile when hearing the catchy guitar pop of ""Afternoon Speaker"", or indeed the acoustic lounge of ""The Leaf"".....not an album to impress your friends with. But for music that evokes positive expression & sunny afternoon on every turn, restrained, Bittersweet indie Pop has rarely been so well composed."
+1,Snoozic,"This idea was interesting on their earlier albums. If I listen to Oui ten times, I can't recall a single song, or even a single idea. Nothing here is memorable. It's sonic wallpaper. If you like this record, you sure are in luck. There are thousands of boring, fungible records like this released in the mid-60s from Brazil, France, etc. This is not to say that all of this type of stuff is worthless. Rather, now that the Sea and Cake's output is an emotionally devoid genre exercise, there are many other mediocre examples to collect and savor. I'm sure most of them are similarly ""positive,"" as our reviewer friend from Venezuela found Oui to be."
+1,Boring,"Sea & Cake are critically acclaimed and have made some decent jazz pop in the past, but there is only one good song on this album, and ""Afternoon Speaker"" is it. It even gets a bit monotonous, but at least it's perky and interesting. Pretty much everything else on there puts me to sleep."
+1,OK,Pretty horrible. Like in WWE women cant wrestle.Expecially harcore wrestling.Sexxxy eddy was the best part of the whole dvd. There is no bonus matches wtf!? It says there are but there isnt its just the tournament. Do not buy! I should have listened to the review but i didnt
+2,"A ""MUST HAVE"" book for IBD info","I have been so impressed by this book. As a UC sufferer of many years, I really felt at home reading it. There were so many things that I could relate to! The information is up-to-date and incredibly informative and helpful! And the quotes from everyone are just great - they really touched my heart and helped me to know that I am not alone in my thoughts and feelings.For those with IBD, or their friends and family, this book is an exceptional addition to the library. If you buy nothing else regarding this disease, buy this one!"
+1,completely useless - garbage,"at first this seems like the perfect antirvirus program... cheap, uses up very minimal resources, simple to use.. lifetime subscription for free.. what could be wrong?EVERYTHING. see, the problem isn't that this program can't find viruses.. the problem is IT FINDS THEM AND DOESN'T DO ANYTHING WITH THEM. that's right, it leaves the viruses right there!! how is that useful in any way? i looked in options to make sure it cleaned or deleted viruses, but still the log report would announce to me ""(this many) viruses could not be deleted or cleaned."" well, thanks for nothing. i'm going to return this and get a real antivirus program."
+1,Subscription Flawed?,"Bought the 2005 program in the spring. I've been using this program for about 4 months, now the program prompts me to renew my subcription. I can't manually run a virus scan because the program requests that I renew my subcription. Other programs give you one year of use before renewing. I'm not certain if this product is working correctly. I'm going to use a different product instead."
+1,"Beware, it crashed my Hard disk!","I downloaded EZ Antivirus trial version from CA and Installed it on my laptop (XP Professional SP1). After installation the software started scanning automatically, which I allowed it to do and left my laptop alone. The laptop caught my attention when it started rebooting again and again. I realized my hard disk was also making a lot of noise.I went to CA's website and couldn't find any number to call. So I started web chat with their support. The support said that I might have installed the software with another anti-virus already working on my laptop. As per him, now only Microsoft can fix my problem. He said he would escalate the issue and copy me the email, which I'm still awaiting.To fix my hard disk I tried XP setup, Restore disks, and even reformatting the hard disk. Nothing works. I had to throw the hard disk.So just a friendly warning... stay away!!!"
+1,"breaks other programs, can't uninstall","DONT BUY OR EVEN INSTALL A TRIAL OF THIS SOFTWARE UNTIL YOU READ THIS!!!I tried this program on a recommendation from the Microsoft web site, that should have been a warning right there. On install the etrust antivirus software (nothing else just antivirus) broke my Zone Alarm firewall, interrupted internet browsing and caused the system to hang up. I uninstalled it and have tried installing other antivirus programs since then but none of them will install; they keep popping up with guess what error message? That's right, please uninstall Etrust antivirus software, it is incompatible with our software. I've emailed Etrust and tried thier 'live' online chat and get no response. The software is evil, it looks like I will have to format my hard drive to get rid of it. I can find no related keys in the registry to clean by hand. Don't repeat my mistake!!!"
+1,Very Disappointed,"I got this product in April and exactly two months later it said my subscription had expired and I needed to renew in order to keep receiving updates for antivirus protection.I wrote to the company and a week later they sent me a reply. The reply was to go to their update center and to renew. I sure wasn't going to pay again for something I only had for two months and its suppose to last for a year.I'll be going back to my trusted Norton Antivirus, it may be slow but at least I only have to buy it once a year."
+1,Unable to uninstall,"Once my year-long subscription expired, I have been unable to uninstall CA ETrust. It now pops up a nag window about every 20 minutes, and when you click exit, it pops up a browser window and takes you to CA's web page. I have tried uninstalling many different ways to no avail. This has been going on for months and makes my computer painful to use.My attempts to reach support are futile. Their support page doesn't work in my browser (IE 6.0) and the phone line is pay (which I will probably end up paying).This is much worse than a virus. At least with a virus I can go buy Norton and clean things up."
+1,"Stoner Rock, I think not!","First of all, don't even bother mentioning Sixty Watt Shaman in the same sentence as Alice and Chains and Soundgarden. Cantrell has more talent in his pinky than Sixty Watt has all together. If you want to check out real Stoner Rock, Kyuss and Queens of The Stone Age are a good start. This album is mediocre at best. Red Colony seems to be the only song I could really get into. Cool album cover though! Maryland must have a really lame Stoner Rock scene, because out here in CA, Sixty Watt Shaman would go unnoticed."
+1,"POOR Quality, stay away!!","One of my 4 Neoprene seat covers got ripped by a vacuum cleaner after just 1 year, something that should not happen to begin with. But Coverking customer service is not helping and would not sell just the replacement seat cover, has to sell 2 at a time, at full retail. Beware of their durability and quality control, and definitely beware of the customer service, or lack thereof."
+1,Couldn't use it,"After adjusting the leg pieces for several days (wearing socks & boots)and then even replacing these with foam rolls I still cannot prevent the ankle strain when using this product, even at a 45degree incline. I know somebody else who has one and they like it so I guess it depends on the person, I am not heavy for my size and never thought this would be an issue."
+1,Does not work with palm easily,Did not work with my Palm T|C right away.I've not used this for any other purpose. I expect either Palm or SD to release proper software to have it work with Palm T|C.
+2,card is actually 66x not 133x,"The product title is incorrect. This card is 10MB/s (up to 66x). That is what it actually says on the box, not 133x. It isn't a problem for me because 66x is plenty fast for my panasonic fx30 camera. But if you really require 133x (i.e. 20MB/s) this is not the card for you."
+1,Do not order this part from RitzCamera,I ordered Panasonic 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Card ( RPSDH01GU1A )Which is a 66x speed (10BM/s)I received RP-SDQ01G which is 33X speed (5MB/s). Ritzcamera will cheat you. You can find the part they sent me for $20 less on Amazon with free shipping.
+1,I don't have answers to your questions,I gave this item as a gift. I don't have answers to your questions. I thought the doll was very expensive. Diane
+2,This book explains the work of God in a way that make sense.,"This book answers hard questions regarding God and our existance in a way that is very racional. I could not find one thing that didn't have a logical explanation regarding the spiritual way of looking at things. It is bealtiful, positive, and only talks about love. It has helped me see life in a different way and respect God's work. I learned that he is in charge at all times, protecting us, and will give us eternal life. This knowledge will help you cope better with every day life issues, tragedies, etc. I hope everyone in the world would read this book and live accordingly, which will happen with time."
+1,NOT REALLY A LUNCH BOX,"This lunch box was actually too small and too flimsy to be used as such. My grandson puts Disney miniature cars in it, instead. Once he filled it up, the latch would barely stay closed in order to hold the contents. Basically, it's a cheap piece of metal with Disney Cars painted on it to justify its price."
+1,Overpriced,"I cannot believe the ""discounted"" price of $23, when you can buy the identical item from other suppliers on Amazon for just over $3.00 (that's right, $20 less). Search on ""key float""."
+2,Well worth the price,"Gave it 4 stars because it doesnt have any identifying marks to indicate a brand, otherwise, for the price you couldnt do better any where else.It bolted up almost perfectly, had to pull one corner slightly to line up with the mounting hole, but this was not hard to solve.Packaging was a little scanty for a heavy product, but again, for the low price it came in great condition, just a few scratches because the box was broken in a few places. But this product is going under my car, not to be seen and polished.Very good value, I would recomend this to anyone who is in the market for an inexpensive hitch receiver."
+1,Doesn't fit!,"The bolt holes don't line up. They are skewed. The paint on it was not complete, there were bare metal spots on it."
+2,An honest look at goaltending,"I found this book to be an honest look at the world of hockey goaltending from mites to the pros. My son, who is a youth hockey goalie, enjoyed reading Robb's history and hockey philosophy. A good book for all hockey goalie parents, especially those who are new to the goalie world."
+1,I've never heard a worse one,"In all the years of my life, I'm sure I've never heard such an awful musical. No wonder it was a flop! The story is ridiculous, the songs are silly and the music is incredibly bad. It makes COCO, BIG or LI'L ABNER ( a trilogy of disastrous music) sound like WEST SIDE STORY. Among the ten worst Broadway musicals of all times, this one has the honor to be TOP 1!"
+2,Inspiring to tree-huggers!,This book is a great book for those who care about the earth. There are so many great quotes and stories that are still relevant to our societal values. We use this book at camp to open campers' eyes to the world around them. The contents are a great inspiration and conversation starters.
+1,You don't buy this one for the plot or the acting.,What little plot there is is an old one. Aliens send a rep. here to look us over. Only this one is only interested in our sex lives. Plenty of good looking babes. No acting tallent. The music bites.
+1,Pervasive Silicone Enhancement,"Flat lighting, cheap sets and costumes, dull dialog, wooden acting, and a goofy plot; even pervasive silicone enhancement can not save this movie. Zero stars should be an option. For more inspired soft porn, check out the work of Andrew Blake (andrewblake.com)."
+2,great movie,"this movie was for both men and women. the shots in the movie were very well done, the music was cool and it is one I would be pleased to own. It had a style that made sex very sexy and not dirty."
+1,Relaxing viewing time,A DVD of clear good photography and quite pleasant to watch but a little embarrasing in family company. Really only suitable for watching in private.
+1,Femalien,For this kind of movie your not supposed to get bord and skip through most of it. But that's what happened.Only 1 person could act. Most of the women where max 5s. The best part of the movie is the front cover.
+1,Femalien,"This is one of the worst plots, but no worse than many porn plots. The Femalien, who is obviouslyover-sexed, is sent to Earth to observe and participate in human experience -- almost all of it sexual. Contains frontal nudity."
+1,Crappy,"Should have 0-star as a choice. Horrible excuse for a sci-fi movie. I don't see what the other reviewers seen in here. Poor DVD quality. Lucky for me, I don't plan on watching it again."
+2,Aliens Study the Sensual Arts,"I was in the mood for some alien invasion movies the other day and watched a small marathon. As well as such movies as The Arrival, I watched a film called Femalien. Femalien reminds me of a modern remake of The Girl From Starship Venus.Femalien is the story of an alien landing on Earth to study human interactions. The energy being is given the form of a young woman. What follows are scenes of her spying on couples and her interactions with others. The alien is collecting and cataloging experiences for her race who have risen above physicality but still miss it. During her adventures she tries to help a local woman retain ownership of her diner.While the plot is weak I do recommend this film for those times when a movie like Invasion of the Star Creatures or Galaxina is the sort of thing you are looking for."
+1,Femalien,"The R rated DVD of this movie is not worth the price. It's cut to smithereens. Buy the unrated version, instead."
+1,See It,See this move for Matt Schue. I think that is his name. If it is the long haired blonde dude. He is so hot.
+1,Don't waste your money!,"No plot,waste of time and money in this 'Disney Porn' flick with ugly girls and stupid story line,Stay away!!!"
+1,Femalien,A soft adult movie. Good to watch once if you are in the mood for that type of movie.Save your money and get something else.
+2,Good ending,"While the film got me wet, it could have used improvement. The plot could have been expressed in two lines of text and only functioned to serve up sex scenes. Which there were an endless string of. Starting with in minutes of the start when Femalien looks out her window and watches the neibors get it on in the backyard. The kink scene left me cold. Maybe the scene will seem kinky to a really Vanilla person, but hardly anyone else. The actors were so-so. They didn't look bored, but didn't seem to put much into their roles. Most of the acress were agmented and in one case had the profile that comes from a bad job of surgury. The main star had a wonderful face which reminded me of Jennifer Tilly. As a polyfiditous person I was pleased to see an ending that clearly indicated a ongoing triad."
+1,Save your money!! A Cheap Stinko!!,"Big disappointment. During the simulated unsexy sex scenes the sound track changes to some awful detached music that kills the mood. The main charactor isn't even that good looking. You want ""HOT STUFF""? Then check out (the unedited or Unrated versions of)Emmanuelle, Emmanuelle 2, Dessert Hearts (the hottest lesbian scene ever made), Butterflies Are Free, Tender Cousins (the french language version), Carried Away, Lured Innocence. That's the ""A"" list of erotica. Warning don't view more than one of these at a time, they'll melt your VCR."
+1,"Wow, what a letdown","I thought this movie was going to have an incredible plot - All I wanted was to be able to go home and watch a really bad movie. This movie was different. It went beyond the limit of manass. It would have been better with Chuck Norris- 10 TIMES BETTER. ""Sun"" should have had more speaking parts where we could get to know her better. Next time, see Cyborg 2 with Angelina Jolie instead."
+1,"Nil Science Fiction, Strong Sexual Content","Because this video in unrated and carries no warning in the information area I feel shoppers should be aware that this by all rights a soft core porn film with strong sexual content and little science fiction. I bought the VHS version from another source expecting the sort of movie ""Roger Corman Presents"" might sponsor, something along the lines of ""Species"" or Amanda & the Alien. While more in the vein of the latter the sci-fi part, {or any other technology for that matter}, is limited to a few teleportations via telekinesis and some aura/emotion melding. The movie is probably 60% by time made of sexual contact. Technically the movie is suprisingly well made for the genera. It is shot on film {not video tape}. The scenery is professionally done and the acting level reaches that of daytime soap operas. The sound quality is not bad. So the technical qualities are there to be transfered to DVD, just beware of the content."
+2,close encounters of the sexy kind,"As a nerd, I'd always dreamed that a race of nymphomaniacal superwomen would descend upon me from space and probe me to no end. Until the night it happened. It turns out excessive probing can be quite painful, not to mention humiliating. Femalien offers those nerds too scared to undergo sexy alien abduction a legitimate erotic alternative. Three billion thumbs up."
+1,What a waste,"I had the movie before, but when I saw that the collectors addition had the ""Flyboys Game"" I thought I would buy it off the market place. Good seller, but the DVD did not come with the game as advertised. It only came with a DEMO version of the game. They should have said that on the box. Thanks a bunch for false advertisement. Thought the other extras might make up for it, WRONG! Don't waste your time or money."
+1,pretty awful,"I'm an aviation buff and I'll accept a mediocre screenplay and poor character development if the flying is worthwhile. Sorry to say that this film falls short on all fronts (pun intended). The CGI flying scenes are very contrived, and are sadly inaccurate. The Fokker triplane was not introduced until 1917-not '16 as the plot suggests; the Nieuport 17 had a Gnome rotary engine which revolved around it's own crankshaft, but in closeups, the cylinders are stationary.Now the plot--can there be any more cliches in one movie? I can appreciate campy lines such as ""We can't send those green kids up in those flimsy crates"" when they're delivered by Errol Flynn or Basil Rathbone (The Dawn Patrol) but here the dialogue is flat and the acting is only passable at best.I was hoping that this film would be better than the reviews suggested, but it wasn't. Don't waste your time with this one."
+2,Well Worth Watching,"Like the movies ""Titanic"" and ""The Great Escape"", This is a story taking place during a historic event with characters that are a composit of some of the real people involved.It's WWI and the US has not yet entered the war. American volunteers are trained in France to fly and fight the war. They become the ""Lafayette Escadrille"". This movie covers their training, flying/fighting, squadron bonding and off duty time.This is no documentary. It is a gripping story of the Americans who flew for the French combined with excellent air combat sequences. Better in the Blu-Ray Disc version. It will leave you wanting to run it again and again. Good photography, good story, good sound/special effects, good characters, . . . can you tell I thoroughly enjoyed it? Be sure to watch the special features, see how the combat footage was filmed.Those who have seen ""The DaVinci Code"" will recognize Jean Reno as the squadron commander."
+1,completely disappointing,"I do enjoy historical war movies when they're done right. This cliché-ridden story is pain to watch and I fell asleep several times during the second half. The movie is ridiculously predictable, although in a few scenes the writers still managed to surprise me - the private airlift flown by the main character in order to rescue French girlfriend with kids from advancing German troops, or taking out the villainous German ace pilot during the final dogfight with revolver (after machine gun jammed/broke) are few examples of the worst writing taste. To say something positive - most acting wasn't too bad in my opinion (I've seen much worse lately), but couldn't save the flawed project. I wouldn't object the lack of historical accuracy if the story was enjoyable - but it was not. I'm giving one star in order to offset the multitude of 4-5 stars ratings; otherwise I'd give two stars. Do yourself a favor, ignore this movie and watch Blue Max again instead."
+1,Terrible - I walked out of this movie,"When I heard Larry Ellison the world's second richest man was involved, I had to go see this movie. Expecting great things. ORACLE sized greatness. Instead don't be fooled by the 4,5 star ratings people give this movie. What a load of rubbish! I expected an action movie - great fights - true war. Not a romance set in a very serious war. The lead actor is terrible. Sorry they cast too young an actor. It wasn't interesting. The only interesting actor was the guy with the lion. The rest I can't even remember. All I will remember from this movie was the zepplin exploding and the funeral where they mention that the guy with the lion was an atheist and that he didn't care much about religion anyway. So that is it - a true waste of money. And these second rate actors and kiddie script writers are getting rich from hype."
+1,A movie or a music video??,"What is it where a director has so little confidence in his own work, that he has to fill in whatever blanks he perceives with incessant music?? I mean, it is non-stop music throughout almost all the movie. When you find yourself fastforwarding to get to the meat of the story, you know you have a loser."
+2,Romanticism and Reality,"All the elements of a great movie. What can I say, I love to study the elements of war, and I enjoy a good love story along the way. This movie was a great introduction to the role airplanes had in the first World War. Featuring the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, and the role Americans had in the early aerial engagements. The story also allows those who have little knowledge about early technology to understand that it was very rudimentary. (Using hammers to clear your machine gun comes to mind.) The soundtrack was very well done, and the needed animation(?) was excellent as well. I highly recommend this movie."
+2,High Flying Adventure,"This movie is very fun and entertaining. It does slow down quite a bit at times developing the subplots, but even two solid hours of nothing but action would get monotonous and boring.It explores the bravery, sacrifice, and even politics exemplified by so many in so many wars. In this case it is WWI. It is the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, among the very first fighter pilots, as they take on the Germans. There is lots of action, great cinematography, a good plot, and a love story as well.Despite any inaccuracies with the aircraft in this movie, it is nothing that a non-expert would notice. The flying scenes may be CGI, but it is done very well. A very enjoyable movie."
+1,Another computer generated teen brain flick,The computer generated flying scenes are so unreal that us real pilots can't watch this thing....You can not fly next to each other and yell back and forth between aircraft... They had hand signals for that... the story line is far from historical... I guess is Ok as a highschool date movie...
+2,great movie,"i thought it was a very entertaining movie, should have gotten more press when it came out. very good acting also"
+2,WWI movie review,"This was an excellent movie that followed historical facts, more or less, and had superb flight sequences (that I assumed were computerized.) There was almost NO sexual content, and no adult language problems, so, excepting for some occasional war violence, the movie would be suitable for almost all ages. The backgrounds of the various characters were the usual ""composite characters"" that one would expect in a movie where disparate personalities came together to be molded into a ""team,"" but this was better than most. I probably should have given it 5 stars, but I reserve those ratings for the truly outstanding movie that comes along rarely."
+1,Is There A Cliche That Wasn't Used?,"This absolutely idiotic excuse for a movie actually got enjoyable after a while, simply because my viewing companions and I began a game of ""Guess Which Cliche Is Going To Be Used Next"". By the time The Black Baron (whatever... ) got himself shot, a la ""Raiders of the Lost Ark"", the group was overcome by hysterical - albeit quite rude - comments and laughter.Haven't had that much fun since that stupid movie about the F16 pilot shot down over Bosnia.To think that such bravery, such envelope-pushing, such absolute horror has devolved into a depiction such as this.Jeez-Oh-Man, what'r they gonna do to the Battle of Britain?!?!?!?"
+1,Ho Hum Effort,"Fair representation of what could have been a great "" dog fight"" movie.The movie should have been edited down to less than 2 hours withoutalot of the frivolities that occur on the ground. You could still buildenough out of the characters to make them interesting without the prolonged love story. The action in the air is decent."
+2,Flyboys (Collector Edition),"The movie has 8.5 calification, the special effect are very good, in this new time of best movies, this movie its the first movie about the First World War; the DVD has 8.7 calification, god presentation, the postal pictures from the movies are good, the extras from the movie are good.My final calification is 8.7, is a very good movie, the scense and the flow of the story is good.Please buy this title"
+1,What A Bust----Don't Waste Your Money,"I'm glad I didn't go out and buy this movie. Thankfully, I just rented it. It starts out moving very slow, which some movies do. However, this movie never ""gets going"". The plot does not flow well, the actors lines don't always fit in to the scene, the background music does nothing for the movie, & there is a love side story thrown in for good measure. The computer animation of the air battles is the only good thing about this movie. My wife & I both watched it together. We both did not enjoy it. While watching the movie I actually thought about just ending the movie early. My advice, rent it before you buy it!If you want to see good WWI movies, then watch: The Blue Max, Paths Of Glory, The Lost Battalion"
+1,Thank God for fast forward,"I asked the clerk at the video store how they determine the number of videos to buy for rentals. She told me it is based on the box office record of the film. She had 2 Flyboys. One would have been plenty.The story was sappy. The acting just so so. The aerial sequences were much like a video game. Try ""Flight Simulator"". WWI biplanes hanging on their props??? Climbing 90 degrees?? Landing a biplane in shell cratered ""no man's land"" in the heat of battle to save a buddy who has his hand (not his arm, his legs, his torso, but just his hand) trapped under the wing of his crashed plane?? That's realism??There wasn't much believable about this film. A third of the way through the movie I fast forwarded through all scenes except the dogfights. I was hoping for something on the order of ""The Blue Max"". ""Flyboys"" stalled on climb out, went into a flat spin, and augured deep into the depths of movie flops!"
+1,Flyboys,"What A Stinkbomb! A cross between a video game & high school play, what were they thinking? One blaring fault is that No One Smoked! How can you make a film about WWI & not admit they smoked? This bunch did & it really bothers me as it's playing the past - this is a trend I'm seeing in American productions about history - what else are they changing that young audiences won't pick up on?"
+2,pretty good wwi movie,"they don't bother to make many wwi movies anymore, so i was excited to see this one. the script is admittedly not very good, and the performances were kind of lame but they did not have good dialogue to work with. despite this i still enjoyed watching the movie as the combat sequences were very very realistic and had wonderful sound. it is great to finally see combat the way it probably really happened and feel adrenalin pumping. i thought that one scene in the howard hughes movie with decaprio got this across, and this movie continues what that scene suggested. too bad whoever wrote the script was not very smart or this could have been a classic."
+2,"Fly Boys Lafayette Escadrille,movie for Plane lovers!!","The ""experts"" always!! This movie is enjoyable,the air battle scenes are very well done,story well told,it is for planes lovers not for history or movie ""experts"",the dogfights are fantastic!!I RECOMMEND for any plane Lover!!For the History ""experts"",Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, formerly the Marquis de La Fayette (or Lafayette) (September 6, 1757-May 20, 1834) was a former French aristocrat and military officer who participated in both the American and French revolutions.He permanently renounced the title ""Marquis"" before the French National Assembly in June, 1790.)Lafayette served in the American War of Independence both as a general and as a diplomat, serving entirely without pay in both roles.Movies are for Entertainment!!I highly recommend this movie."
+1,"Boring, don't waste your time","This movie is so boring. I was looking forward to it. But they bash America and the flying scenes look fake.Long boring love story that ends with both characters not finding each other.Rent or buy ""The Blue Max"" it's much better."
+2,Almost great,"I am not sure which movie all the critics were watching, obviously not the same one I was watching. Granted it could of been better in the development of characters but if they'd included the amount of detail some people would want then the movie would be as long as WW1. The computer generated dog fight scenes are great and keep you on the edge of your seat. It has its funny and sad moments but not too many dull moments. So if you're looking for a couple of hours of entertainment give it a try, if you're looking for a sickly love interest go and watch Titanic for the 50th time.."
+2,One Of The Best This Year !,"After I watched this film I was ready to watch it again. This is a fantastic movie; if you love a great action packed film with a beautiful scenery and a wonderful story of courage, friendship and love. You will enjoy this film. With a love of history in it's truest form. Don't listen to the critics they never know what they are talking about I somtimes wonder if they even watch the films they talk about. Watch this film you will enjoy every sec. of it."
+1,Flyboys! Don't think so,"Aircraft physics [ cgi] are horrible. Planes don't fly that way. And the German guy is of course dressed in black and he's really bad. The hero becomes obsessed with getting even, and of course does. Most video games are superior to this sillyness. Total waste...."
+1,Hollywood commercial film-making to the bone,"Every possible cliche is here. The sound track smashes you in the head all the time. GCI battles cuks the life out of the movie. I'd prefer to watch again 1966's ""The Blue Max"" thatn ""Flyboys"".However, what makes this fil going and even somewhat tender to watch are the performances. There's some eracl acting here by James Franco and Jean Reno and the supoorting cast, even if they all clearly know this is an extremely commercial and cliched movie."
+1,Should been better,"Nice actions, but if you looking for a more authentic WWI aerial combat drama try ""Der Rote Baron"" instead."
+2,A great action-adventure film.,"Flyboys has been severely critisized for being historically inaccurate. However, for all other reasons this is a great film. The storyline is top-rate, the effects are stunning, and the actors take the spotlight. Also, as it stars James Franco this film will, most likely, go over well with fans of the spiderman movies(like me). Not to shune the other actors, they all contribute to the movie. The action is also very realistic and sure to keep you on the edge. The life struggles of the characters add a feeling of depth to the film. So if you don't worry about the historical inaccuracy, this is a film you will enjoy. Join me next time for my reveiw on the 2004 film National Treasure."
+2,Good Buy,"It isn't the best movie in the world, but it is definitely one that should be watched in HD with Surround Sound. It is a must for my library."
+1,Have any of you who said this was good seen Blue Max?,"Obviously by all the 5 star reviews who think the dogfight seens are great have never seen the Blue Max. This is what WWI airplanes flew like, not the cartoon in Flyboys. The only disapointment in the Blue Max is George Peppard is not german. Don't buy flyboys, watch it on cable."
+1,"Predictable, cliched, mediocre acting....","Having been excited at the prospect of a gripping, historically accurate, realistic WWI film about the ""Lafayette Escadrille,"" Flyboys is a big letdown. Devoid of historical substance, second-rate acting, predictable storyline - it shouldn't come as a big surprise that this movie was a flop at the theaters.Briefly, the CGI dogfights border on the ridiculous: aircraft in 1916 were hardly capable of the acrobatics and stunts shown throughout the film. More reminiscent of Star Wars than actual flying.Also: the portrayal of the Germans is laughable....all German pilots flying bright red, Red Baron-style, Fokker Dr.I triplanes, and led by the sinister ""Black Falcon."" (!) Come on!Recommended: ""The Blue Max"""
+1,A $1 rental,"The plot of the movie ruins any thing they try to over come with the computer animation, and even that isn't as good as I expected."
+2,best movie of the year,"Its sad that the movie will only last a week or two in the theatres since it is a good rip roaring adventure that loosely follows the Lafayette Escadrille in WWI. The special effects are excellent, the planes and action appears to be real. If you get a chance see it on the big screen, it will lose a lot on video"
+1,You've got to be kidding me!,"Well, let's not mince words here, but I thought it was a horrible movie. Being an Air Force veteran, I like movies with planes, old and new, but I have to tell you this wasn't one of them. Acting was poor for the most part, historical aspects, well they get a grade of F-, including the planes, and supposed time period. All wrong. I usually like to watch a movie, and enjoy it, without analyzing it, but this one was different, and I could not help myself. I kept hoping it might get better, but no luck. So, Nothing ventured, Nothing gained, and I would not recommend this film to anyone! Period! Adios!"
+1,Save Your Money,"Complete Dreck. the first five minutes were pretty good but it went downhill rapidly after that. It has no redeeming social values: terrible acting, completely phony aerial scenes (reminded me of the first Star Wars battle), and inane dialogue.Wish I could say more but we turned this thing off after an hour of hoping ""it will get better won't it?"" It didn't......"
+1,this is the funniest movie i've ever seen,"i watched this movie and thought it was hilarious i didnt go five minutes without laughing. I loved all the random animals that kept popping up, and i especially loved the way the french chick instantly started talking like a mongoloid while she was learning english. At the end i couldn't take away one good thing from this movie. It is just terrible"
+1,CRITICS GOT THIS ONE RIGHT!!!!,"This movie was so awful, I felt compelled to warn others NOT to rent it & certainly not to buy it. Sorry, but this was a stinker. The battle sequences were OK, but they weren't enough to overcome the shallow & predictable ""plot""--there were these incredibly long, boring stretches where the cardboard characters kind of looked at each other and muttered horribly cliche, stale dialogue. It didn't try to be realistic; I found myself going ""Oh yeah, right"" countless times. This really is a waste of time & money. save yourself!!!Or dont say that I didnt tell you."
+2,The Sky is the Limit,"The true story of the Lafayette Escadrille comes to life in MGM's action packed war movie ""Flyboys"" The young american men who fought for the French and became the first fighter pilots during the Great War. It's one of the best war movies ever made, a thrill ride into history, the best WWI movie since ""All Quiet on the Western Front"" It's spectacular, a great war film. See ""Flyboys"""
+2,EXCITING & ENTERTAINING ! FORGET THE CRITICS !,"While this film may not win an academy award the aerial fighting sequences make it well worth the money ---plus the acting from relatively unknown actors was not bad at all----Those people who tout all the films historical errors tis IS a fictionalized account of Lafayette Escadrille how many of the critics especially some of the women critics have even heard of this name before? --Name one WW1 aviation film that has gotten it all correct you can't --""The Blue Max one of my favorites had pilots pulling on some sort of handle to fire their machine guns (all wrong) and had lozenge camouflage on the Fokker Triplanes which was also wrong --there is plenty wrong but I still loved the Blue Max as I love this film too---Maybe director Peter Jackson (King KONG) (who is rumoured considering) remaking the BLUE MAX WILL GET ALL THE SMALL DETAILS RIGHT AND ALSO make a kickass film that even the critics will have to love! Go see FLYBOYS You will be entertained!"
+1,Painfully fake,"For a fan of the old wood and fabric fighters of WWI, this film causes nothing but heartburn. The CGI effects are painfully bad, so obviously fake that it hurts to watch. And the scenes where they use actual airplanes, or recreations, are just as bad. What really bugged me was the fighters with fixed radial engines, rather than the rotaries they should have had. Forget about this film, and just read ""Winged Victory"" for the story by somebody who lived it. If you want to see the real airplanes fly, go to Rhinebeck, NY."
+1,A truly bad movie,Considering the richness of the subject matter and the real life stories of those who lived it this was a truly bad movie. The makers tried to tell everything and as a result told nothing. The characters were unbelieveably superficial and too many of the flying scenes were historically inaccurate and unreal. If a few special effects are good too many are not necessarly better. The Blue Max and Battle of Britain are far far superior. For those who are willing to put up with a mess just to look at recreations of old airplanes its probably worth buying but be prepared for alot of dissapointment if you are looking for a good movie.
+2,Overall purchase,"I wasn't sure what to think of the movie since I remembered hearing little about it. But it has become one of my favorite movies, especially war movies that try to tell some real truth about the time frames they cover. The aerial scenes are outstanding and it's actually good to know they could be done without injuries or crashes like some of the first World War I movies (Dawn Patrol comes to mind). The movie also pulls no punches about there being no glory in dogfights: if you were shot down, if the enemy's bullets didn't kill you the fall and crash most likely would. I believe the movie is excellent. The DVD arrived two days earlier than expected, so the seller gets a solid A, not only for speed of shipment but for speed of receipt. DVD in perfect condition."
+2,Visually Stunning,"I loved the Movie, it has everyting Great direction, Stunning visuals, Good looking cast, Great locations, Superb arieal fight scenes, Awesome Blu Ray picture & sound quality..Other than some great action, it covers Romance, Friendships & some more..pssst now thats for you to watch & find out!!"
+1,What a Lemon,"I ordered Flyboys because I had seen stills of the replica Neuports and they looked fantastic! As a lover of The Blue Max I hoped that Flyboys would exceed it largley because of advances in film effects. Was I wrong or what! A dismal screenplay peppered with gung ho naf lines paying scant attention to history. The best (worst) part of the film was the romance and our hero stealing a plane to rescue the heroine and her two young charges, for which the hero recieves a medal!! Yea right! But the one scene worth of ""the skunk of the year award"" was the hero landing his plane in a shell pocked no mans land to rescue his comrade traped under his aircraft, how did he do that? Will we ever find out?Well for me The Blue Max towers above this movie despite being over 40 years its senior. Flyboys is a dog worse than Pearl Harbour yes we have the technology but that cannot make up for a very poor and purile script and wooden acting."
+1,Be Forwarned!!!,"I usually do not review films, but in this case I feel it neccessary. I have been a World War I aviation buff for many years. When I first heard that someone was making a film about this subject I knew that I had to see it. My disappointment when I finally saw the film can hardly be imagined. It's not just that they drag in every movie cliche thats ever been used in this type of story; there is literally not a single authentic detail or presentation of such detail in this film. The airplanes are wrong, the airplane paint jobs, markings. armaments are wrong. The clothes and uniforms are wrong, even the airfield that these guys are flying out of is wrong. It appears that the film makers, instead of researching information on life as a volunteer in the french air service of that period, opted for looking at old hollywood movies on this subject. Watch this film for whatever entertainment value it may have , but not to get an idea of what World War I aerial combat was like."
+2,Flyboys,"The acting and aircraft sequences are very good. I enjoyed the movie, but if it is based on a true story, then I would have to read it. I found the ending a bit ""hoakey"". If you like WWI movies, like ""The Blue Max"", you will enjoy this one."
+2,FLYBOYS,I enjoyed this movie as it was entertaining with a war era/love story theme. It hit pretty high marks on both of these targets. The cinematography was nice and the love story was good. If you are looking for newsreel stuff on World War l go to the history channel because this will not take care of you. First of all it is in color not black and white like most everything you see there. To see Jennifer Decker get a role and nail it like she did makes this film a winner and a movie that will go in my personal collection. If you liked the movie Pearl Harbor you will really enjoy this film as well.
+1,"Well Done Aerial Combat Sequences, Little Else","This is one of those films where more emphasis was placed on the aerial dogfight sequences -- little or no thought went into the plot or acting.What a lame excuse for a movie. My biggest complaint of this movie is that it's so cliche you could cut it with a knife. The role of Texan Blaine Rawlings, who flits off at a moments notice to be with his new love, is beyond belief or plausability. The rest of the acting ensemble, other than Capt. Thenault (Jean Reno), were window dressing in this piece of movie dribble. And the dreaded German Ace was hardly more than a voyeur who wanted to savor his victory by the sight of his victim's face before they died.Lame plot, poor acting, dubious historical accuracy, wrapped around some nice dogfight sequences. What a shame, as I had hoped for better than this.Don't buy this turkey. Save your money and get ""Dogfight"" -- more accurate, exciting, and historically true."
+2,If you're a student of the first air war...you'll love this.,"Super sound and visuals bring WWI air combat to life. For 90 years, the story of the first aces & fighter-planes has been limited to our imaginations, grainy pictures and mediocre films. Based on a true story with plenty of artistic license, Flyboys is fun to watch. An enjoyable story that puts the moviegoer in the cockpit. After watching this, you'll respect those Flyboys and be glad you weren't in the cockpit! The DVD is crisp, the audio great, the flying scenes spectacular, the story good."
+2,FLYBOYS SOARS! Blu ray review.,"Inspired by the true story of the legendary Lafayette Escadrille, it tells the tale of America's first fighter pilots during WWI. Of course Hollywood takes it's liberties, but it is a compliment to the courage of these men. The action and aerial fight sequences are intense and exciting. You will enjoy this film and want to learn more about these great heroes!NOW FOR MY BLU-RAY THOUGHTS: I feel the picture is clean and beautiful with the stand out scene being the Zeppelin fight. However, I was slightly disappointed with the picture. I thought it would stand out and be more vibrant, but maybe it was intentional because it is a WWI period piece. The audio was also not the best I've heard either. All the special features from the 2 disc dvd appear to be here. FINAL VERDICT: If you don't own it already get the Blu-Ray version. If you do than you can consider if you really want to upgrade. IT'S UP TO YOU!"
+2,Fly Boys,A very good account of WW1 flying aces. With a story line added to keep interest it realisticly accounts our early participation in WW1. With violent content viewers should be aware that it is not suited for younger viewers.
+1,Save Your Money,"I'm sorry I ever purchased this movie. Eddie Rickenbacker must be rolling over in his grave. Absolutely no relationship to reality. An insipid story line and unrealistic special effects. If you want a good WWI movie, go with All Quiet on the Western Front (with Lew Ayers) or the Blue Max (with George Peppard). Forget this drival."
+1,Might make a good coaster,I went to see this in the theater and myself and two friends could not go the distance. We walked out before it was over. The plot is ridiculous and the acting does not make up for it.
+1,Crap.,"Incredibly uninteresting film with characters you don't care about, a nondescript and swelling music score that all but drowns out whatever mumbled diagloue there is, and a computer-game feel to the aerial sequences. Really tedious. If you want to watch a movie about aviators in World War I, watch ""The Dawn Patrol"" with Errol Flynn and David Niven."
+2,Excellent aviation movie,"No it doesnt have A list actors in it but some are recognizable. The plot is entertaining. What makes this move a must see is the dawn of avation and combat tied into one movie. If you even remotely have an interest in military aviation, buy this movie."
+2,"The story is a bit campy, but the flying scenes are excellent!","This is a movie that does a great job of using CGI to create some awesome scenes. Despite the formula plot and silly side-show drama, the flying scenes make this movie worth watching over and over."
+2,Remembering old times,"The music is just as I remember it! It brings back so many memories... The only disappointment, is that is not 100% digital, it has been recorded from a long play, and you can still hear the needle going on the disc. Besides that is perfect!"
+2,Tight Dope,"Dude, this CD is all sick! It is so totally awesome, you MUST buy it. The songs each have a unique sound, and personally I don't think any of them suck. They're all so happy!!! And the people who don't like this CD can suck it. So, if you don't wanna be a nark, buy this CD. Yo! Whaddup New Mexico? (Yes, it is part of the United States)"
+1,"This is not ""98 Degrees that play their own instruments""!","What I go was the same old boy band sound at its worst. I really feel sorry for the group because only ONE song should have been released and that was ""Faded"". It is the lone entertaining track on the CD. There was no creativity in the rest of the album; only canned and simplistic bubblegum boyband pop. If you want to torture anyone get this CD and make them listen to it. It will turn them off of Boybands for the rest of their lives. It only asks one interesting question: did they honestly think that they had a good, artistic album there before they released this?"
+1,"Sheesh, pull kids away from the radio!","I don't own this, which is surprising because I love to ""discover"" new acts. You want to know why I didn't buy this? I don't think they should even be allowed to sell this garbage! ""When I get you all alone, I'm gonna take off all your clothes, ain't nobody gonna interupt my game."" I couldn't believe that a song like that could make it onto the airwaves. I know you'll make fun of ""Genie In A Bottle,"" but I don't care, it's innocent and cute when a girl does it. When a guy sings stuff like this, I want to throw a rock at 'em!"
+2,This is one of my all time favorite cd's!,"I absolutely love this cd. It reminds me of the 80's music I grew up on. When I first heard ""Ooh it's kinda crazy"" I did think it was George Michaels and I was pleasantly surprised when I purchased this cd that Soul Decision is talented enough to write their own lyric's I don't think there is a song on this cd that I don't like. This cd puts me in a good mood, if you can appreciate a good love song and enjoy easy listening music with a pop and funky beat this cd is for you! I hope they come out with another cd soon."
+2,Souldecision's a hit!,"Hey,I have been lucky enough to meet Trevor(blond spiky hair and lead singer) Dave-brown hair, Ken(other blond plays keyboards and they are very nice guys! Their cd is also good, especially Let's Do It Right, Faded, Ooh It's Kind of Crazy. If you like pop with a beat to it definately SD is for you!"
+2,The Bomb,"this cd is the bomb that has great songs like fadded, stay, and gravity. this is an awsome CD so buy it or u made a bad decison so by No one Does it better by soulDeicion"
+2,Great album,"For anyone who considers them in the ""boyband"" category, they were around making (playing the instruments, and writing the songs) their music long before the current craze; besides, if it's all about the music, it's a different sound, though still firmly in pop. Most of the CD flows pretty easily, the lyrics actually say something, and avoid ""bad/sad""-type cheesy rhymes. Faded and No One Does It Better are far and away the best, but that doesn't mean the others aren't good. Looking for a strong sophomore effort to keep Canada on the music map.. (I know Vancouver puts everyone in a good mood, but maybe next time with more than one song in a minor key!?)"
+2,Needed in every Brio railway layout,This set of assorted short tracks is hard to avoid if you want to create a track layout of even an intermidiate size. The male-male and female-female pieces will provide a dramatic increase in the number of layouts possible as you can now overcome the problem of curves returning to the starting position.This is a must-have for any Brio enthusiast.
+2,religious guides,"I am impressed with the language and content of the Missionary Pal: Reference Guide> I did not expect to see references from several religions, but was glad they were mentioned. This way I gained a better understanding thru comparison."
+2,Great Item!,We were so excited to get this item. We have a missionary out right now and he requested it about 9 months ago but we had no success in finding it. UNTIL NOW! I haden't even thought of looking on Amazon. Great shipping and our missionary is finding this to be very handy. Thankyou!
+1,Bias Shows Through,"While this book is very good on providing scripture quotations, the commentary is dated and extremely biased. If this book were to be shared with people of non-Mormon faiths, they would become very defensive and rightly so. The author's invective toward the Catholic faith is appaling. Many Mission Presidents do not recommend this book. It could be dangerous in the hands of the untrained."
+1,"THESE COME AS ONE PAIR, & NOT 3 PAIRS AS PICTURED!!","I'm sure these are great socks, but I was slightly disappointed when I thought I was getting 3 pairs for the price listed...my package arrived and there was only one pair for the stated price. I feel like the image with 3 socks was deceptive and ""false advertising"", as it states nowhere else how many pairs are sold for the stated price. Hope I enjoy the socks, but thought I'd warn everyone else before they buy these and expect more than what you'll receive."
+2,Great Socks,I wear these socks on a daily basis and I am very happy with them. They are about the only pair I've found that will actually stay up on/above my calves for any period of time.
+2,Gold Toe is the Gold Standard,Love these socks from Gold Toe. They last and they are well made. Most of my socks are Gold Toe.
+2,fab book for cowboy gear,"This book is fascinating for its images & history for me the Aussie, we just dont have these cowboy suits in our history, & as a sewer who makes cowboy shirts in Oz, it interested me greatly, I got a 2nd hand ex library book & it was mint. Seems like an invaluable keeper to me."
+1,they have taken a step back,"i was also excited about buying this game only to find out that the people at visual concepts had taken a big step back. i was a fan of the series on dreamcast and had easily handed it the best basketball game of 2000 - 2002. well i purchased this game 4 days ago and haven't found a way to play more than 10 minutes total. to me the graphics look no better on gamecube than it did on dreamcast. second of all the gameplay ... the dunks look worse, the post play is horrible and the high lob passes will drive you crazy...the menus are confusing also. i don't think nba live 2003 is the answer but this game doesn't do it for me either. play 2k2 and save your money."
+2,This game rocks!,"Ok, for all those people who aren't good at playing video games and would like to stick to the unrealistic NBA live 2003 where it takes you 3 seconds to get down court, stay off this game. NBA 2k3 is a great game. I could do the franchise mode all day! There is great graphics, and great gameplay. The ESPN setting makes it even better. For sega sports fans this is a great buy!"
+2,Completely amazing!,The signer's voice is wonderful and the beat gets you moving. The lyrics are very sweet too. Between 2:06 and 2:48 there's an excellent beat rising and then it goes on with the moving beat. Any trance lover got to listen to that! :) I know some may say it's quite cheesy because of the vocals but I think it's a very good song on overall.
+1,Dry and Humorless,"I totally disagree with the reviewer from Hongkong who must have been writing about some other book when she portrayed Infatuation as funny and sexy, with witty dialogues and hot passion. As it happens, most of the book is devoted to a character analysis of Judith. In a nut shell, Judith knows that she is an ugly duckling with incredible brain power. We don't see any real attraction developing between Luke and Judith until the last quarter of the book. And then when it does, the author's analysis of Judith is vindicated for she is accepted by Luke because of her brainy self rather than her looks. The most tragicomedical line of the book must be when Luke agrees with Judith that she is not beautiful. Disappointingly for me, just when I'm getting interested in the story in the last quarter of the book, the plot reaches its climax and comes to an end. The story is dry and tends to drag on. I must say that the writing is good as can be expected from Charlotte Lamb. I gave it two stars."
+1,Booooring!!,This game is way to easy. The camara gets all twichi and there's not enough weapons.There are some cars that may be impossible to unlock(I think that way because you need to get to mission #18).I highly reccomend to rent it before buying it.
+1,Saperstein is a no talent,He has the eye and ear of an advertiser. Quick with the headline but totally lacking in content.A suit devoid of body and soul .
+2,The best of Raymond Chandler,"This book, contaning Chandlers later works, is perhaps the best collection of Chandler you can find. Sure, does not contain the better-known novels - The Big Sleep and Farewell my Lovely - but it does contain The Long Goodbye, which is not only Chandler's finest, but a great novel by any measure.Chandler lived a tough, hard-drinking life, and these later works came out of his mind with difficulty. But the quality of The Lady in the Lake and The Long Goodbye (The Little Sister is less memorable) make this collection essential.In addition, the book contains some essays and letters, including Chandler's writing on the mystery genre, which will interest any budding suspense author.In short, read this book! Read The Long Goodbye, then read it again. This is not just a great mystery, but it is also great literature."
+1,Long drawn out...all over the place!!!!,I saw this movie at the UMFF. It was toooo long. It was into 67 mins and still haven't got to the point. The storylines ...well so are all over the place. I would recommend putting on this movie if you have insomia. Trust me it will put you to sleep
+2,"Energetic, Tantelizing, and Spiritually Moving!","Wendy Rule has done it again, with this release. Her writing style, and vocals give her music a unique and undescribable sound. Anyone who has been searching for Wiccan/Pagan music artists will be delighted. For those who aren't Wiccan or Pagan, her music is sweet no matter what!"
+2,Sorry Wendy,"I would have given this album a 5 had I not heard Zero first, but then nothing beats a live performanceBB"
+2,Music for the 21st Century,"This is one fantastic CD.The combination of musicians that are on this CD take the music to another place. I am a big Miles Davis fan and first heard of Jason Miles when I got TuTu many years ago.On this Cd he has managed to create a musical universe that I have not heard on a CD for quite sometime. It's funky,lush,melodic,hard hitting and has the musical integrity that many Cds that try to be commercial don't have.I played this for my 17 year old son and he just loved it.The music has the ability to speak to alot of different audiences and age groups.I love the track Voices on The Corner. It's music that I've never heard before.I agree with the reviewer here who can't figure out why Jason Miles isn't a household name. Hopefully this CD will change that"
+2,I finally found a book I can understand,"I have read this book slowly and thoughtfully, letting Jesus' words sink in. This book has helped me to really grasp much of what Jesus meant in his stories. I will read this again and again."
+2,"Easy to read, packed with wisdom",I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Parables. I didn't expect this book to be overflowing with facts on jewish culture. Gary does an excellent job describing the context for each parable. Gary picked essential parables and truly helps you understand what Jesus meant. One nice surprise is Gary's theological application. If you like books that flow but have a deeper teaching then you should buy this book. Let this book be a deeper devotional or a study tool for your next teaching on a parable. I promise you will be inspired and encouraged by Gary's interpretation of the Parables.
+2,Excellent read!,I've given three or four away for others to read... If you enjoy the parables you'll definitely want to get this book...
+2,The Parables Review,"As a Precepts on Precepts student doing a 23 lesson study on Matthew, I thought this would be a good book to help understand Jesus' parables better. Kay Aurthur advocates letting scripture interpret scripture. The author of ""The Parables"" did a nice job, but I guess I was looking for more indepth analysis of the various parables. I would recommend this book; it is an easy read and does give a lot of information about the parables. Maybe if I were to read it a second time I'm sure I would get more out of the book. It's like reading the bible, you are always discovering a truth that you did not see before."
+2,Beautiful,This movie is just brillant! Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle are fabulous. and Liv Tyler sparkles. Plunkett and Macleane had all elements of a memorable movie that you'll want to watch again and again!
+1,"""The Velvet Goldmine"" with wigs and panniers","The incoherent plot and screenplay are both laughably bad. Pretty costumes, pretty direction, a nifty techno soundtrack, and Robert Carlyle make watching Plunkett & McLeane worthwhile only if you're in the mood for a ninety-minute music video. Brainless fun."
+1,To waste time only.,"If, according to the editorial review, you either desire to lavish the director of this picture with affection or to slap him silly, I advocate the latter. An amateurish attempt to lend some ""hipper than thou"" gloss to a mediocre plotline. Even the actors themselves seem uninspired by the material. Pumping, excellent score thanks to Craig Armstrong lets you walk away from the film with some sensation of feeling; other than that, bland."
+1,Pretentious and Predictable,"There is real plot in this film, it just follows two bumbling theives. Actually the two actors are the only aspect that make this movie watchable, just barely however.The self-concious humour ends up being incredibly pretentious, it even seems to revel in the fact that it is pretentious, and somehow that makes the movie selfaware and hip.Some people might leap to this films defense and claim that the forgetable plot was part of the grand scheme to keep it fun and exciting. The problem is asides from the an uninvolving plot, this movie is extremely predictable, which further deminishes the already trite affair."
+1,One of the worst movies EVER !!!!,"I don't get it. How can anybody give this miscreation of a film more than 1, maybe 2 stars? I expected to see a funny, original film but instead got to see some of the worst screenwriting ever. The plot is just plain awful.The sets and costumes were beautifully done, the acting wasn't bad, but that's not enough to save this #@%$(* of a film."
+2,A Real Sleeper,"Sophomoric, in my mind, means manipulative - visually, verbally, and through the pacing and continuity. This movie is not sophomoric.This has to be one of the most maturely realised and under-recognised films in recent film history. To whatever extent there is a modernism in the styling of the characters, there is also a remarkable restraint and authenticity in portraying the psychological tone of the time - in every social class and role, and the subtleties as well as the vulgarities of the social interactions. Read up on the period. This was SPOT ON. Affected Dandies did exist. The f**k word was absolutely in common usage. This film may be a lot more accurate than us moderns may want to admit.The cinematography is consistently superb. The acting and character development almost exceptional. Lighting, continuity... all first rate."
+2,Pleasently Surprised,"I bought this movie on a whim, knowing that two of my favorite actors were in it, but also knowing it had not done well in the theatres and that one of my LEAST favorite actresses was in it. However, after viewing this movie, I'm shocked at how good it was. The music threw me at first, but I soon got into the mood. Knowing that Ridley Scott's son directed this movie also gives it merit. I would recommend this movie to ANYONE!"
+2,A new old fantasy,"A very good book with a lot of fun. It's a little slow at the start, but once things get moving, it become worth the wait. In fact, this was a book in which its ending justified its beginning. It's a fantasy story which reminds us that all fantasy stories do not have to be about Tolkien and such. Every review I see of this book likens it to Alice, Dorothy, and friends. While this book does touch on that type of fantasy, it also contains a contemporary view which gives it a flavor all its own -- a new old fantasy. Pick it up, read it. You won't soon forget it."
+2,"Beautiful Photos, Great Info","I am a beginner backyard bird watcher and I really enjoyed this book. It has some great pictures to help you identify birds, or even just to look at. The book doesn't stop there, however, it gives you nice detailed information of bird behavior, sounds, nests and habitat. I recommend this book to beginner or intermediate bird watchers."
+1,TeddyBears,"Okay...........I'll admit that The TeddyBears got a good hit in ""CobraStyle"".........however, someone out there please reference me back to a hit from the 60's or 70's that has the same beat and melody and a lot of organ and drums.Please...............it is driving me crazyTed in the Sanitarium Lobby"
+2,Techno with a twist,"A group that's fairly unknown in the south but worth a listen. You may remember their song, ""PUNKROCKER"" a few years back on a Cadillac commercial."
+2,Captures a certain amount of Zeitgeist,"Disclaimer: this is not my usual genre of music, inasmuch as I prefer rock and adult contemporary. After hearing the appetizer ""Cobrastyle"" as a current staple of the alternative radio realm, I was anxious to see the full menu. I also heard an interview of the three core band members from Stockholm about 3 weeks ago.The album is an eclectic mix of techno pop, shining brightest when showcasing the irresistible thumping dance rhythms. The overall experience brought back a certain frenetic dance energy I haven't felt in over 10 years. Overall, I am very glad I bought it. I expect it will be a hit at any party. Turn the volume up and let loose!The highlights for me are ""Cobrastyle"", ""Different Sound"", and ""Little Stereo."""
+2,My new favorite record,"I saw these guys at Coachella last year and not only do they put on an amazing performance, there studio work is nothin short of superb. This is definitely an album you can put on and listen from track 1 until the very end and get into every minute! All my buddies are hooked!"
+2,Oh my gosh....,"This books is very very awesome.Miranda is a supposed good-goody, and when she's told to ""lighten up,"" she does so. She takes drugs, throws outrageous parties and gets drunk.When a very vlose friend of hers dies at one of her parties, she's guilt tricken and wants to committ suicide.Does she do it? Read and find out.It's an amazing book that a person should read."
+2,Very Different From Jaffe's Usual,"The first story is a novella, the tale basically of a Holly Golightly type named Melba Toast who uses men for their money, and her female friend and admirer who is not sure she can or wants to become like Melba. This story and the rest of the short ones are quite different from the ones of Jaffe's usual innocent, naive heroine who has limited insight to her own behavior. The tone is more real, the women are more realistic, and the stories are just more well-written overall. I would recommend this book over any other Jaffe book."
+2,Now I want to meet them,"This is a sensational book! I don't want to sleep on the ground. I want a bed and privacy. My husband wants to go fishing and golf. This book gives us the opportunity to do trips together and make both of our desires come true. So far we've tried three of the cottages, and they were just as Stephani & Tom said they were. Sounds like they have the dream life!"
+1,"Hostel is better, but not by much.","i'll make my review short on this movie. it took 59 minutes to get to the ""good stuff"" and there wasn't much at that. you've seen all this before. no shock value here."
+1,Great in theory....horrible in execution,"They had a great idea with this film (despite clearly borrowing the concept from ""Hostel"")...a group of stranded tourists in Brazil are drugged and robbed and left with no alternative but to follow a ""friend"" into the jungle, ostensibly to have their organs sold on the black market, unbeknownst to them.What failed was just about everything from the horrible acting, to the gratuitous bikini-clad ""Hostel"" wanna-bees, to the implausibility of their situation and the fact that a horror film should actually be scary. Unfortunately, what could have been an interesting and scary film was just plain dumb!I would NOT recommend renting this movie (or even watching it for free once it comes to Cable), let alone paying money for it. If you like the idea behind the film, ""Hostel"" is a much better take on the could-it-really-happen-to-me-as-a-traveler-in-a-foreign-country horror film."
+2,Intense,"I love how this movie shows the two extremes of Brazil; the beauty and the beast so to speak of touring a country that has extremely lovely beach and jungle areas, but also bleak areas of poverty where corruption and crime ruin lives. Great concept for a movie, and very well written and filmed in my humble opinion. I really appreciated the cave/water scenes, since they are often so difficult to do. The action gets intense, and some scenes are pretty gruesome (don't eat your dinner in front of this film if you have a weak stomach), but I really loved the story and acting. This is a tale that makes you 'think' about some of the horrid things going on in the world and the chain reaction of greed.Chrissy K. McVay - Author"
+2,Hot women and freaky moments,"I don't get why this movie isn't more popular. It's got a good cast, many hot women in little to nothing, and a slasher plot that's entertaining. I mean it's not a 5 star worthy movie, but what horror movie is? Stephen King's IT, maybe?"
+2,Could Really Happen,"A lot of people have compared this to Hostel, but this is a much better movie than Hostel. First of all, this movie has more of a plausible plot. Young people on vacation in Brazil are lured away from their hotel to become unwilling organ donors. Josh Dumal, Fergie's hubby and former Vegas star, is one of the actors. I think organ stealing is possible and maybe even probable when certain groups of people (can you say drug cartels?) have unlimited money. I have definitely seen some weird situations in Brazil and in other places in South America. Thank God that none of the things I have seen compare to this movie. Very scary. The acting is good, the tension and thriller elements are good and even the scenery is good. It is very gory though, so if you cannot stand the blood, get out of the jungle operating room."
+1,"Stay far,far away from this garbage","This movie is so haorrible its not even funny.its very slow movie,the acting is bad,all of the good action takes place at the end and before you know it its all over before you got a chance to even enjoy it.if you are looking for this type of film watch any of the saw movies or the two hostel movie...all of which are better then this.trust me dont even rent this.i got it for $5.99 and felt cheated.a fair warning to all those considering this....DONT DO IT to yourself."
+1,2 stars for 2 scenes,"1 girl running off cliff and 1 girl still awake while being operated on (creepy).other than those scenes,its basically the son of hostel."
+1,Not a great movie!,I thought it was pretty bad. Hostel was better than this crap. I mean it was ok in some parts but I didn't expect much. It's not even scary. I can't wait to watch Hostel 2 when it comes out.
+1,It's like watching the show LOST!,Is it just me or did I feel like I was watching a missing episode of the show Lost? Just kiddin but anyways I thought it was a lil like the show Lost a bit but this movie was horrible. Do not watch it!
+1,Humbug!,"This may not be the films fault, but I did not like it. Not my sort of thing, so I probably never should have bought it in the first place."
+2,Turistas,"This turned out to be a really good movie! I actually saw this movie for sale in Blockbuster for $5 months ago, but after reading the description of it, chalked it up to being another edition of Hostel. Only recently when it came on cable did I realize that it is much, much better than Hostel."
+1,Just Awful,"Horrible acting, worse plot...the only thing it has going for it is some good looking ladies, but even they can't make the film worth watching. Save 2 hours of your life and avoid this movie."
+2,Better than Hostel !! Check it out !,"Surely, Hostel pushes gore into new level. But to be honest I think Turistas is slightly more realistic than Hostel. A group of 20s something were picked up one by one and slaughtered for their internal organs while vacationing in Brazil (wonder whether this movie is banned in Brazil for bad publicity of its tourism).Lead charactered is a brother and a sister (a rarity as flicks like this usually they are lovers - also check out Jeepers Creepers 1 as the main heroes are also brother and sister)Overall, the movie is well-paced, well-balanced between action, gore, humour and yes, SEX. The dvd itself is slighty disappointing. The 5.1 sound is OK but the picture transfer is too dark so it is hard to see what's going on the screen in the night scenes. There is also a good commentary by director John Stockwell.If you like Hostel, this one is no brainer but even if you don't like Hostel, you may still like this one as this is better than HOSTEL."
+1,suckfest,"if you gave this movie more than 1 star you are high. no plot , bad acting, and too gruesome for theaters...NOT!!.the movie goes on for an hour before anything happens and then its' just downhill from there.not gorry just boring..."
+1,Um....Hostel anyone?,"This movie had basically the same storyline as Hostel, except more gore, possibly a tribute to the lines of Cannibal holocaust and such. I'm not a gore fan, but I enjoyed hostel. This movie was a complete ripoff of that one, and with no suspense or scares. This was just anotyher generic exploitation flick. The characters were 2 dimensional, only exisiting to be slaughtered, and let out the occasional yell, the story was trite, and the villain not believable. I'm sorry I wasted my time."
+1,horrible,"this movie was just plain bad. bad story. bad ""gore"". bad everything. don't waste your money or your time watching this."
+1,Trashstas!!!!!!!,"For reasons I'll never understand, someone at work gave me this ""movie"" to watch because they said I would like it. WRONG,WRONG,WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is is just one long and sick snuff film of the lowest order. Many will like it but it really worries me that this disturbing thing is listed as Entertainment. Igrew up with slasher movies and they were call all kind of things in there time, but this one is truly just sick."
+1,Low Budget,"Some good action and scenery, but otherwise pretty low budget movie. Only recommended for die-hard horror fans."
+2,A good movie but not a horror film,"If you're going to buy ""Turistas"" expecting to see a Hostel"" Eli Roth"" type film ...Your not going to,What you will see is a good, well acted, action packed movie with pretty people, beautiful scenery and some blood ""not much"" but the premise is not Horror it's more like the vacation from hell.Over all I liked this movie and recommend it for someone not looking for a hard core horror or gore film but just a good suspenseful action movie."
+1,Um...NO.,"Ok I hate to burst anyone's bubble about this movie...but it says on the cover ""A better and scarier movie than Hostel"". Um...NO. I actually enjoyed it up to the point where they got into the house and it got dark. From that point on the movie took place in nothing but darkness and you could not tell what was happeneing or who was who. So so annoying. This movie pissed me off. Don't waste your money. Thank god I only paid a few bucks for it. A complete waste of time. Eww."
+2,"I love this movie, and josh jackson looks real good.","i liked the movie cuz the guy that was sayin all that stuff..forgot his name...the 1 with red hair...he reminds me of a friend, and i really enjoyed all 3 of the movies."
+1,The Movie That Spawned An NHL Franchise,"Leave it to Disney to captilize on the name of one of their kid's flicks. Well, it was good for what it was. I wouldn't watch it again though, it wasn't as memorable as ""The Sandlot"" or ""Goonies"" but it'll do."
+2,Hockey! We love Hockey!,"This movie was funny! I love Hockey, and I love this movie. If you love Hockey, then you'll love this movie!"
+2,A Film From My Childhood,"I first saw this film when i was younger in the summer at an activity centre, and from that day i bugged my parents until they bought it for me. I have owned it on video for several years and i constantly watched it, so when it came out on dvd i jumped at the oppurtunity to purchase it. The story is about a lawer who is put in charge of a hockey team as his community service assigment. Gordon hates kids and he hates hockey. When Gordon was a child he used to play hockey so he is going to be a good coach if he could just get over the fact that he doesnt want to be there. This film is a laugh a minute with childish humour that still makes me laugh now"
+1,uhmmm,I forgotten how much inappropriate language was in this one. I unfortunately started this with my kids...Won't make that mistake again. Next time I'll check pluggedin even if I watched it before.
+2,young hockey fans,"My 6 yr old grandson loves movies on my kindle fire--and hockey fans of all ages in our family love the mighty ducks. this movie is becoming a classic, plus ordering movies on kindle fire is fast and easy. we saw this movie in a theater years ago, and it is just as fresh and fast paced and as much fun on the small screen as it was in a movie theater. He and I watched this together, and laughed a lot."
+2,Good Family Movie,"This movie had funny parts, and a good lesson for kids: Don't take your life too seriously, have fun once in a while. You win just by having fun.With that moral in mind, the movie is one that is appropriate for all ages. There is some mild mischief in the movie, but the language never crosses the mild PG range. If you enjoy goofy movies with a fun ending, this movie is for you."
+2,Good hockey movie,Good story line for a hockey movie. Fun for the kids to watch and always a good one to bring up when you are around high school hockey players. A movie that all kids have seen in their lives if they enjoy watching hockey.
+2,You don't have to know hockey,"One of the things that I like best about these movies (and about the Major League series as well) is that as a non-north american, and someone who doesn't follow or know anything about either of these sports, I can still enjoy these movies and even learn something. I often feel that they are underrated in how clearly they communicate the underlying foundation of the story, which is the sport, its rules, tactics, and language, without sacrificing the entertainment value. There is a reason why the Mighty Ducks movies keep getting repeated on Australian TV - they are inoffensive, pure entertainment."
+2,Family-Friendly Hockey Fun,"If you're looking for a good hockey movie that the kids can actually watch, this Disney vehicle starring Emilio Estevez is actually pretty decent. Estevez plays hotshot Minnesota lawyer and former youth hockey star Gordon Bombay, who gets popped for DUI and sentenced to community service. His assignment: Coach a hapless youth hockey team made up of misfits from the wrong side of the tracks. It's been called ""The Bad News Bears on skates,"" but The Mighty Ducks is a little too saccharine for the comparison. If you can get past that (and all the shameless tie-ins to the NHL franchise Disney once owned) there's some good hockey action and positive messages about sportsmanship, teamwork, believing in yourself and coming to grips with past mistakes. Especially in the final scenes, when the unheralded Ducks play for the league championship against their arch-rivals, the Hawks, a team led by Bombay's ruthless former coach. (Avoid the movie's two sequels, which don't measure up.)"
+1,What Happened.,Ray J Ray j Ray j whats goin on this album is crap theres about 3 songs with good beats on em but ray j's vocals just screw them up. theres nothing great about this album or ray j.
+1,What happened to this man?,"I previewed this album, and although some of the songs are pretty off the hook, I really have to ask: What happened to this man?I remember first hearing him sing on an episode of his big sister's hit sitcom ""Moesha"" about 10 years ago, and he was terrific. Fast-forward to 2005, and I hear ""One Wish."" He whined and cried his way through the entire song.Although the songs are pretty good, his voice has just deteriorated some how. I'm not sure what happened."
+1,Please make it stop!!!,"I'm sorry but Ray J can't sing worth a damn. Everytime ""One Wish"" comes on the radio I have to change the station - it's too painful to listen to. I can't believe they let that one get past the studio...please make it stop!!"
+1,Career Advice Ray J:Avoid a Recording Studio,"aside from the Fact that I was only trying to get the Cut He did with R.kelly""Quit Actin"", I wasn't paying this cat no musical mind.Ray J is vocally tone challenged.he can't make up His Mind who is attempting to jack as a Singer.One Minute He wants some R.kelly,then Usher,Omarion,etc...Problem is dude ain't much of a Singer.so i was surprised to hear any Record Company was actually gonna give Him a solo deal.but anyway I got the song I wanted&tunned out the rest.maybe if He is lucky he can get a gig on the UPN network.wait a minute I heard he got something linned up well stick to it&stay out of the Music lab."
+2,Ray-J has grown up.....,"I'm feeling this album. He has really stepped his game up a lot. The intro on the song is even hott.My favorites would have to be One wish, Keep sweatin',Lets play house, Melody, Sexy, Anytime, and What I need. The songs I didn't really care for are Unbelievable I don't like that song. Exotic I thought the song would be different. and War is over even though Rayj and Brandy collabos are usually hott I ain't feeling this song on this album."
+1,He's not quite there yet...,"Apart from some reasonable songs (One Wish - Track 4, War is Over Track 8), I really didn't feel like this album was all there. To be honest I haven't really taken the time to listen to most of the tracks & in hindsight I wouldn't have bought this CD. His talent is clear but a little more tweaking at the studio may be warranted!"
+1,This is horrible,"Out of the whole cd Ray J has just good song called ""One Wish"" the cd is a mixture of songs that don't make sense and he shouldn't be singing. I would not recomend this cd to anyone."
+1,If I had one wish...,"Amazon would allow us to vote using negative stars. While we're on the subject of radiation, maybe chemotherapy would be less painful and traumatic then listening to this garbage."
+2,Ray J Stepped His Game Up,"I don't care what anybody says this album is tight..Its a cd you can play from the beginning to the end..We all know Ray J does not have the best voice infact he can't sing at all, but give the man some credit he did his thang on this album..I don't get why it didn't sell cause in my opinion it should be on the top ten charts its very underrated..So if you wanna listen to some REAL r & b music then pick this album up."
+1,WHY?,"Ray J is not a thug... This as well as his image is all a FRAUD. It's insufferable listening to all his whining. Even R. Kelly's presence on ""Quit Actin'"" and Mya on ""Sexy"" are not enough to save this garbage. Ray J take a hint and ""Quit Actin'"" yourself and while you are at it stop singing too."
+1,If i had one wish...,"I'd make this guy go for good. I was listening to the rap/R&B station just to see what crap they would play. Well, some R&B and rap is good, but this is literally the most annoying song/album this year. ""If I had one wish...If I had one wish...If I had one wish..."". I wanna kill the person who wrote this song."
+1,Pure Rated Garbage.(PRG),"THIS IS NOT A GREAT ALBUM. RAY-J LACKED A WHOLE LOT. MY SISTER WASTED HER MONEY, WE ALL DON'T LIKE IT, FIRST ALBUM IS MUCH BETTER. SECOND, I DON'T KNOW. ""WAIT A MINUTE"" WAS HOT. I WOULDN'T TAKE THE LAST COPY OFF THE SHELF. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO AN R & B FAN. THE ONLY SONG ON THERE IS HOT ARE "" WHAT I NEED"" ""BLUE HIGH HEELS"" AND ""ONE WISH""."
+2,The World Ain't Ready 4 Ray J,"This album is one of Ray J's finest works. It's gritty and it's honest. His vocals are REAL. When you're a true artist you understand that making a song is not always about hitting the 'right note"". It's about the feeling behind the lyrics. The world is so obsessed with perfection that they're just not ready for this man. They won't let him grow up. One Wish is a gorgeous track. War Is Over is one of my faves. I love it when Ray and Bran sing together and the overall message is outstanding. He seemed extremely mellow on the track. Anytime is super sexy and sensual. What I Need and Exotic are also GREAT! But when you get to the last track 'Centerview"" it'll blow ya mind. It's so gritty and honest. Sheds some real light on this mans ability to move an audience. Overall the album is worth every penny you spend because it sounds nothing like the regular mindless stuff you hear clogging up the airwaves today."
+2,I love it Ray J has soul!,I love this cd so much! hes really grown up hes only about a year older then me but hes still sexy and he can sing sing sing i love the majority of his cd i love blue high heels melody one wish and war is over featuring his sister brandy hes stepped his game up and hes not a little boy anymore so if you like rnb and good sounding music go out and cop this cd its a real slow jam banga! im lovin it! hes so so sexy now too hes grown up and i think his cd is underated by most people so if you like soul and rnb and hip hop all rolled into one you will love this cd i guarantee you'll be playing it on the regular i know iam! its one of my favorites! love it love it he has such a great vocal range and a great body too :-) so if you like soulful great fun love music get this cd and stop hatin on the brotha for makin some good tunes that you can really groove to cause im lovin it i give it all 5 stars!
+2,I knew!!!!!!,I knew he would do it. it is long over due for people to stop looking at Ray J as Brandy's little brother and as his own individual person i give this album five fat stars i like this whole cd but my favorite song is Melody and it's exactly about the title I love this song too because I am a singer too and I love music so i get where he is coming from this song is beautiful!!!!!!
+1,Noise Pollution,"Every time I hear that song ""One Wish"" it makes me want to throw up. I hope he never makes another CD."
+1,Not worth it,"And I only paid $23 for it. Thankfully the boys at Alternate Universe in Milford, CT are decent people and let me exchange it for a book of Krazy Kat.I'm a pretty huge fan of Spiegelman's work. I even have ""Breakdowns"", published in 1977, NOT 1997 like this book seems to believe!Aside from other errors, it was largely padded. He spent nearly a page explaining what the Holocaust was. Furthermore, the information on Spiegelman was mainly gleaned from his comics. That basically means any fan of Spiegelman won't learn anything new. There were some interesting quotes and a few tidbits taken from various interviews with Spiegelman, but it was really nothing new to me.Its redeeming qualities were a few photos I hadn't seen before, but the images were primarily panels from comics of Spiegelman's. It also was a fairly extensive summary of the history of comic art, but that's not exactly why a person would buy this book.Sorry Mr. Forget, but I was unimpressed."
+1,Not as described,"Package says one size fits most queen...well what the heck is most queen because a 1x and a 3x are too different sizes, I am a 1x and this didn't fit over my curves."
+2,good stuff,the product is cute and just what i was looking for. they were very helpful when i called and asked a question prior to making my puchase.
+2,Want more,"An interesting experiment.Great subject, great acting, great sound.Too short however, and too short presence of my beloved Zara.Awaiting more...The DVD also contains beautiful interviews with Ian Hart, Stephen Lord and Elaine Cassidy (a delight for the fans of her.)[...]"
+1,Dead On Arrival,"Normally, I would never buy anything from Harman Kardon. But this DVD player was on sell for $100.00 from $300.00. Well, I guess you get what you pay for. I set up the player and placed my first DVD in it. I knew I was in trouble when I hearding a whining, grinding sound. That wasn't too amusing. What was even less amusing was the nice blank TV screen. I tried another DVD just to make sure it wasn't a problem with the DVD. I got the same whining, grinding sound and blank TV screen.It wasn't worth mailing back, in either time or money. I went down to the local Best Buy and bought myself a nice Sony DVD player. It has been working great.I'm waiting to take my HK DVD player outside and re-enact the scene from ""Office Space"" where the guys beat the crap out of the printer. ;-)"
+2,The Most Understated Guitarist of our Time,"Blues Saraceno is nothing short of a demi-god when it comes to musical genius. His approach to music in it's entirety is amazing to say the least. He has replaced my past favorites and now stands proud at the top. While he is fast as Vai and Satriani, his phrasing is majestic. His tone in unprecedented and unmatchable. Surprising to say, Saraceno cut all of these tracks in his own home studio at the ages of 16-23. You will understanding what I am talking about when you hear this albumn. BUY THIS CD!!! REVEL IN ITS BEAUTY!!! SPREAD THE WORD OF BLUES SARACENO!!!"
+2,"GREAT,GREAT,GREAT!!!!!",There should be a warning label cautioning drivers not to listen and drive. You'll get lost in the beat and end up with a ticket! FIVE STARS ISN'T ENOUGH !!
+2,Magum's finest?,"Magnum's ""Vigilante"" is their most commercial sounding album, and it might as well be their finest effort ever. Some would say it's time typical and some will say that it has little in common with the early Magnum. Well, that might be the case but the fact is that this album is very good - strong material, well performed and well produced. Magnum deliver quality rock with a lot of melody from the start to the end. You get rockers as well as ballads, and Magnum have not included a single filler on this solid album. Highly recommended!"
+2,This could be the best yet...,"In some ways I think this is Bebel's best album to date. Her music on this album exudes sensuality and sex appeal in a relaxed and mellow way. I am amazed that some fellow reviewers did not feel this from listening to this album. I have counted 2 so-so songs out of the whole entire album. The rest of the album is awesome, hence why I give 4 instead of five stars. Looking back on her other albums I found that there were always a few songs that were just so-so compared to the other songs on the album. She again beautifully fuses electronic and organic elements on this album. She shifts between the slower more intimate songs like ""Close to You"" and ""Night and Day"" to more festive songs like ""Cadaca"" and the great ""Os Novos Yorkinos"" (one of my favorites). All in all I think the songs are well arranged, Bebel's sounds great as always, and you should buy this if you liked her other albums."
+2,Quiet Nights,Momento is a continuation of Gilbertos bossa nova lineage and the near perfect production shouldn't be minimized. Gilberto creates moods backed by rhythm and song and she hasn't done it better than on this disc -- really a perfect marriage of Tanto Tempo and it's gorgeous follow up Bebel Gilberto. I had the pleasure of seeing her perform with a symphony orchestra a few months ago and the songs here were alive and shimmered with orchestral backing -- Bebel herself is sublime. A true talent that will be around for years to come.The Shine of Dried Electric Leaves
+2,Bebel Gilberto does it again!,"Along with Ceu she is one of my favorite Brazilian singers and have to say, bought this one more hoping for the best. After her previous releases I thought to myself ""Well it cant get better than this"" and while maybe I can't say she has improved this is still up there with the rest of her releases.Soft vocals over an almost African rhythm that just blend together so well. Yeh this is quality lounge music, this is music for the summer, long lazy days having a drink with friends, just being alone after a hard day or a long drive.Probably the only thing I dislike on this CD are when she sings in English. Give me that Portuguese any day!"
+2,Yet another solid collection...,"I wouldn't be at all surprised if this release, Bebel's third, receives mixed reviews. Its flaw is that the first two tracks are the weakest songs on the cd- hard to believe, I know...(and the 2nd track is the supposed 'hit single'). But starting with track 3, Close to You, through til the end, it's consistently strong, varied material, closer in spirit to Bebel's 2nd release, Bebel Gilberto, than Tanto Tempo: more focus on Brazilian music than electronica (though admittedly 'Cade Voce' does recall the insipidness of the opening two tracks). That said, there's none of the soaring intensity as on Bebel Gilberto: Memento, by comparison, is a rather laid-back, understated affair. Um Segundo- entirely acoustic and recorded live in a studio in nyc- is one of a handful of standout tracks, reminding me of how much I'd love to be back in Bahia..."
+1,Disappointing,"Ouch!! Major slip following first two releases which I love. Last two tracks (""Cade Voce"" and ""Words"")are almost noteworthy, but not quite! Save your money on this one unless your a collector. Oh well - maybe next time."
+1,A real disappointment,"I stumbled upon Bebel at the bookstore with her first album. I rejoiced when I found a second and then when I listened to it could hardly keep myself away from it! If I had listened to this album first I would have dismissed Bebel immediately as not worthy of listening to. Her cut of Night and Day sounds like she is drunk and her instrumentalist joined in in the partying. There were a few good moments when the real Bebel seemed like she would make an appearance, but these quickly faded. I would not purchase a fourth CD without listening to it in its entirety first."
+2,Good album,"Bebel up to date still remains my favorite female artist. She continues to do what she does best in this album and that's make deep and sensual music. Though personally this isn't my favorite album that she's made, however the songs Momento, Close to you, Azul, and Cade Voce in my opinion are more of the rare gems Bebel has added to her already popular arsenal of great Bossa Nova music. Any true fan of hers would be satisfied with her overall performance of this album. Keep it up Bebel!!!!!"
+2,Ultra Force Field Jacket,"The real deal. Wore one when riding my motorcycle in Europe during the winter. Field jacket, liner, and undersweater. 28 degrees and still comfortable. Great investment."
+2,Fabulous customer service,Gomadic brand product does the job and seems well made. The Gomadic web site which provided customer service was top notch. I either misplaced or didn't receive the exchangeable tip for the AC charger. When I let them know they were more than helpful and I had a new tip in my hands almost instantly. A singular experience for me and I buy online often.
+2,The Teenage Tragedy Phenomenon,"For some inexplicable reason teenage tragedy was a pop music phenomenon in the late Fifties and early Sixties and this single-disc collection hits all the highlights. ""Last Kiss"", ""Teen Angel,"" ""Endless Sleep,"" ""Tell Laura I Love Her,"" ""Patches"" and ""Leader of the Pack"" all went Top Ten, so apparently sad tales of adolescent woe weren't a detrement to chart success. The only real clunker here is the goofy parody ""Leader of the Laundromat."" [Surprisingly, that song went to No. 19, while ""Leader of the Pack"" was still on the charts.] If you like a good cry now and then--or just need to be reminded that not all pop hits were sunshine and rainbows--this album is for you. RECOMMENDED"
+1,An example of silly science fiction,"Miss Pickerell is a spinster with a cow, a love of rocks and a very old car. The story opens with her taking her nieces and nephews to the fair and exhibiting her rock collection. There she meets Mr. Haggerty and gives him a ride. It turns out that Mr. Haggerty is to be the navigator on a space flight to Mars and the ship is currently parked in Miss Pickerell's pasture. This upsets Miss Pickerell, but her curiosity overwhelms her and in a major mistake, she replaces Mr. Haggerty on the flight to Mars.This story is generally silly science fiction; the crew demonstrates incompetence to the point where Miss Pickerell has to come to their rescue. I read this book for the first time when I was in elementary school and even then found it laughable. There are many books for the young person far superior in their descriptions of space flight."
+1,Coffee Table Book - good for ideas but no plans or detailed design,"If you're looking for a finnish fireplace design book, look on. This is a picture book showing how a finnish fireplace design can fit into home decor, containing not any plans or technical information. Disappointing."
+1,Not DVD Quality,"I'm getting very angry at some of these companies that are releasing very poor Quality DVDs.""I'd Give My Life"" could have been very enjoyable if they spent a little time fixing it up. In some areas the movie goes dark and light and dark and light. It gets very annoying. There's crackle and popping sounds through out the movie."
+1,Meh...I've had better.,"I've used lots of lip and cheek stains that have had a great result, and unfortunately this is not one of them. I gave it two stars because of the price: you are getting what you pay for. The texture is really waxy and I not as natural looking as other products. It did look okay when I first put it on, but it doesn't blend incredibly well, and rubs off within a couple hours. I'd spend some more money and get something a bit higher quality."
+2,Quality,"This is a quality product. Brio puts out a great wooden train track. They are wooden, well made and have held up to many years of use at our home.The more different sizes and items you have for your track the more your track can change from a simple circle to a large fun track. We have several sets of these to play with at our home.I would probably buy these after I have bought some of the extension kits with the more specialized track pieces and after I had some of the smaller pieces available for purchase.Well worth the money.Enjoy."
+1,Thomas the Train tracks,"This is a good product, but highly over-priced. $10 for FOUR pieces of track ???????"
+1,Not Moorcock's Best,"Blood is a book that seems to have too many interesting ideas. Sadly it never focuses on any one of them long enough to become interesting. Too many elements seem to have been tossed in without having any impact on the story, stretching suspension of disbelief beyond all bounds. The attempt at ""non-linearity"" simply creates a jumble that, while ultimately having a certain underlying logic, is not a very entertaining or engrossing read."
+1,Mediocre,"I have been reading Moorcock's work ever since I encountered his creations while playing RPGs in the early Nineties. Suffice it to say, Moorcock seems to have nothing more to add to his Chaos-spawned mythology other than an obviously mediocre book. Old hands will probably notice the allusions to the Eternal Champion, a concept which in all the circumlocutions ,Alas! almost put him at par with those lame ""formula writers"". His Blood just fails to churn mine."
+2,Great Value Priced CD,"Saw a TV Show not long ago with the Everly Brothers in concert and hadn't really ever though much about them, they were before my time. However, really liked them and I couldn't get the song, (Till) I Kissed You, out of my head. So I bought the CD for my girlfriend, come to find out they have a lot of songs that we liked and had heard, but never really paid that much attention too and didn't know that they sung them. It's a great CD for the money, but I do hate the Eco-Friendly Packaging."
+2,"The BEST Everly Brothers album you will ever need,","Long ago in californialand, i heard the last everly brothers ""hit"", on the wings of a nightingale, 1 time and i knew I HAD to have it. Took me about 20 years to find it, in this album. If you really like good music, with tight harmonies, good guitar work, words you can understand, a little bit of country and early rock to the still bitchin, fresh,updated sound of nightingale, then STOP RIGHT HERE and get this album. Enough said!"
+2,Everly Brothers,"These brothers were early rock favorites of the teenage crowd - a kinder, gentler time. Most teens today would consider them boring, but their messages are still relevent, just to a younger group. I still love their music, and you can actually understand every word they say. Very catchy tunes, and even my granddaughters will play their cds occasionally (they're early twenties). I recommend this cd because it has all their best songs on it."
+2,NBA 2k3 VS NBA 2003!!!!,"Unlike the other reviewers, i'll compare the two best B-ball game on the market for ya. I got BOTH!GRaphic-NBA2003 had better graphics, smoother movement and brighter textures.Sound-NBA2k3, cuz of ESPN!!!Value-2k3 hands down. I don't know why... but it last longer. and Online Play nuff said....Gameplay- 2003 is more casual friendly, which means even if you're not into Basketball you could still find some fun here. And with their innovative Freestyle right joystick control, its deffinitly funner.While 2003 could be funner for a shorter amount of time, 2k3 is the real winner if you took your time for Seasons.... Which one's better is really a matter of taste."
+2,2K3,This is the same as playstation2 verison i love all ov the 2K's this has better graphics then playstation2 but this is a good gane overall.
+2,Sega Sports Rules,"Best basketball game out there...most realistic, challenging and fun...street games are a great addition"
+1,Don't believe the hype.,"The reason i bought this game was beause of all the great reviews from here and game web sites. All i hear was it's the best B-ball sim out there. Well that's a bunch of BS. I don't know how many times playing as kobe, Shaq, Iverson etc.. i've gotten my shot blocked (even on fade aways) by a bench player. As shaq i get a miss match with a 6foot guard so i try backing him down and well i can't. It seems shaq isn't strong enough to plow his way through a 6 footer lol. And when i make him spin to the basket then press shoot 9 times out of 10 he doesn't go for the dunk instead he throws up some off balance,fade away crazy looking shot. The gameplay is challenging but not in a good way. I guess i will try ""NBA Live""."
+1,A complete piece of junk,This piece of equipment is aweful. It doesnt work period. Just look at the tech support webpage from ADS an be your own judge.
+1,Piece of grabage - STAY AWAY!,"I have about 20 hours invested in this thing. It DOES NOT WORK!I am running a new install of XP on a new Pentium 4.The only good thing about this package is the third party Ulead software that is included. As for the ADS software, I continue to get errors when I try to playback video:ADSTech CapWiz Application has encountered a problem and needsto close... This is the second PC I have tried to install this on, and it is the same story. I have followed the instructions over and over again. What a waste of time and money!"
+1,"Does not work properly, COMPANY NO HELP","The DVD maker is easy to setup but the one I have doesn't work properly. While converting: I am getting interference from the unit on both the TV and computer (which shows up on the copy), there is a 1/8 inch distortion at the bottom of the preview screen (also shows up on the copy), and the sound is not in sync. I tried to contact the company by phone and left messages instructed with no call back from them. Sent an email to tech support that went unanswered too. Finally contacted someone at the company, explained my problems, returned the unit as per instructions for repair, received it back after 3 weeks and it still doesn't work. Contacted tec support again and was told to download updated program(I had the latest version installed) did so anyway without any better results. My suggestion is to pass on this unit."
+1,Problems with drivers and Syncing - Don't Buy,"Drivers for XP gave trouble. Had fewer problems with Win ME.However, this baby has problems syncing sound and video. Check all forums on the web, this is a problem everyone has.Doesn't look like ADS is about to fix it any time soon.A definite DON'T BUY."
+1,bad,Not happy with this product lots problems!!!Not work at all for me. Had a person who is computer nam look at it and everything. He not get it either.
+2,ADS works fine...1st time,"I had few problems installing these units on two different PC's. The CAPWIZ is somewhat flakey (V2.0) at timesand requires exiting and reentering the CAPWIZ program.I found this utility to work the best with the unit inplace ofthe Video Studio. Unit does a fine job in the capture process andcreates a presentable MPEG1 (SVCD,MPEG1,MPEG2)..I Found VCD resolution encoding to be less than ideal,"
+1,"Good piece of hardware, C+ software, terrible tech support","This product is a good idea. However, the software is not easy to use. Unless you have a very powerful PC, and get installation right the first time, you'll be in trouble. Included documentation is of little help and Tech support is a dead end (not to mention arrogant)."
+1,Not for XP,"I have a 1.7gig P4 running XP and found this product to be very unstable which is a nice way to say it doesn't work. The hardware would always hang my computer no matter which software I used with it. Also a note to their clueless tech support, my Maxtor hard drive was the cause for the sound and video being out of sync, when I reinstalled XP using a Western Digital drive the sync problem went away but not the instability. Believe Microsoft when they say use of an unsigned driver may make your system unstable."
+1,Worst ever,"I would have rated this minus 5, but that was not an option. This is neither instant nor is it DVD. It took 2 weeks of intensive work to try to get it to work--it never did! I even had to reinstall Windows XP! Tech support NEVER got back to me, and by the time you finally give up, its too late to return. This will make you homocidal! Don't waste your time and energy."
+1,Instant Piece of [junk] is more like it,"I was unable to get the driver for Win XP Pro to work. When I had problems I went back, erased my drive and did a clean install of Win XP, twice. The second time I was very careful about the order in which I loaded the driver, but to no avail. The applications that came with it kept hanging and never worked. Instant DVD is a total piece of [junk]. I regret wasting this much time on a product that does not seem to have been tested with Win XP. I contract this with Pinnace's product. I installed Pimmance PCTV Pro and it was easy to install and works like a charm."
+1,USBAV-700 Software Wouldn't Load,"Was unable to get the USB drivers for this item to install correctly. E-mail to company went unanswered, except for auto reply. Phone numbers were always busy. Returned the unit to the store of purchase for a refund."
+2,Wonderfully inspirational!,"If you've ever wondered *what if* about a past love, this is the book for you!! A GREAT read!!!"
+2,Bravo!,"Though some of the works here are better than others, such as ""Milagro"", and ""The Integral"", Ms. Pita offers enough of a variety with a master's stroke that most tastes will be satisfied."
+2,Snapped right into my 03 Accord,This is a pretty good product. It fit nice and tight in the doors of my 2003 Accord without having to drill any holes. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I had to do some customization to get a tight seal around the speakers (5 1/4 in).
+1,This one's a loser,"Maggie Shayne can certainly write, but this one is a loser. It was difficult to warm up to the hero and heroine - Edie, a former lingerie model is cold and colorless, she returns to her home town and buys up the property that Wade has always wanted because he ticked her off. This is neither adult nor endearing. He, on the other hand, is your typical alpha male who, in this case 'jerks' off while looking at her layouts in lingerie. Not an attractive trait either. These two people are just not likeable and Edie is so dumb, it's scarey - while she's being stalked, she buys an isolated piece of property. The scene where her sister is being tortured is far too explicit for a category romance and more appropriate to a mainstream thriller. The rest of Edie's family were far more interesting than the main characters. Overall, disappointing and not nice."
+1,"not that much of a heartache .,","When Evie Brand comes home from L.A.,an ex-model running from a stalker she seems to get on the wrong side of Wade Armstrong ,someone who's been in love with her since high school, someone who's help she needs and wants even though she does not want to admit it. This is the second book in the all-girl brands series it 's not as good,it does not hold you all the way through it only picks a little at the end and you can't feel a whole lot of empathy for the character.THE HEROINE IS JUST SELF CENTRED AND BORING AND YOU CAN'T SEE WHAT THE HERO SEE'S IN HER BESIDES THE FACT SHE IS A MODEL THE HERO DESERVED BETTER."
+2,A comidy thriller,"Jessie Woods,my great great Aunt, has had such a wonder and histerical life. Her facinating stories of her early life as a wing walker, have been put in a book that couldn't of been written any better. I would recomend this book to any one who is looking for a good laugh and some teeth gripping tales o walking on the wing."
+2,Grat book!,A must have for those wanting to know about the growth of civil aviation in the 1920's and beyond.
+1,This is the worst hockey game!!,This is the worst hockey game made for this season. This game looks like it was made in the eighties! I rented Hitz and the gave me this by accident. I played it for about twenty minutes and i was so disgusted I didn't touch it again. I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone except as a very last resort. After a bout five minutes of playing I had counted three animation glitches and five sound ones. This game was so horrible my family who doesn't know much about games even thought it was horrible. I have been to three rental stores and four different department stores and the highest and the highest anyone gave it was 4/10.
+1,certains bugs viennent tout gacher,"le jeu est bon mais comporte des bugs sur xbox live , les statistiques ne sont pas compiliees correctement sur xbox live. on perd la connection de temps a autre et une deconnection compte parfois pour une defaite... bon jeu a 1 joueur mais pas fort sur le live..."
+1,The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd,"The book I received was a reprint from the collection of the Univesity of Michigan Library ""Prepared by HP"". It is ""an unreviewed and unedited digital scan which may show library use shuch as stamps, scribbles or margin notes and in addition may have errors which were in the origin or in the digital scans or printing errors including missing, obscured or upside down pages."" My copy included 9 blank pages one with library stamps and one with filing code and pages 18 through 59 were improperly cropped.I think a customer should receive a caviat for a book of this quality if you are going to charge $10.99 for it. A friend of mine was able to purchase a good quality copy of this title on e-Bay for $4.99."
+1,waste of money and time,"I bought this cd and have been disappointed from day one. First of all, there are only 200 questions per section (5 sections) which means you will be through this cd in less than a weeks time....you'd be better off buyng the book set instead. As well, when you take the mock exams you will soon discover that they have cut corners once again and have recycled questions from the previous sections into the exam. This does not test your knowledge, it tests your ability to memorize. When you're done your exam you can look at which questions you got right and wrong, but be careful because once you quit the cd, all that info is lost and you'll never get to see your precious exam marks again! All in all, i was thoroughly dissapointed with my purchase and would have been better off without it. By the way, i haven;t even written my board exam, so i am not blaming this cd for poor exam results...yet!"
+1,Couldn't get it.,"I got no traction at all in this book. Was counting on a friend who also bought it and, sadly, his reaction was the same. I'm going to take another run at it."
+1,Two discs won't play.,"Discs 6 and 11 won't play. Big damaged spots, you can see through the discs. Humbly request replacement or refund."
+1,Ick!,"I was expecting the author to continue with some Dickensian darkness and magical whimsey. The darkness was certainly delivered...and with heaping doses of vulgarity to boot. A dry read most certainly NOT reminiscent of the tone of ""A Christmas Carol""--as one is led to expect by the book's abstract--I stopped reading it after the fourth chapter and haven't missed it at all!"
+2,Very imaginative and mysterious,"Did you ever wonder what may have happened to Tiny Tim, the Cratchett family, or old Mr. Scrooge? Bayard answers that question in a very imaginative and mysterious way. Part historical fiction, part mystery, and part psychological thriller, this book is a wonderful read."
+2,Brilliant,"I read this book over the summer and it was so good that I kept putting it down as I didn't want it to end! Dicken's ""Tiny Tim"" is now all grown up at 23 in 1860 and is living in a London brothel, where he teaches the mistress how to read and write in exchange for board. He discovers three dead girls that have died in an unusual way, and he sets out to find out how and why. Include a colourful cast that includes a street urchin and an Italian orphan, and you've got yourself a fantastic, brilliant read. It is easily one of the best books I've ever read."
+1,avid reader,BORING. this book should have been a short story. i am shocked that people liked it so much.
+1,Tiny Tim in Adulthood,"Mr. Timothy: A Novel was disappointing in its lack of cleverness.I always look for tidbits of humor but found nothing much in this ""angry"" immage of Tim as an adult."
+1,one of the worst,"This book was one of the worst I have ever read. I thought it was going to be inspiring on the life of Tiny Tim from The Christmas Carol story. Instead, it was raunchy, and totally boring. Shame on the reviewers who lured our book club with their praise of this book for the Christmas season. Couldn't even finish it - and I have never not finished a book in over 30 years. Blah!"
+1,Disappointing,"Slow, Dark, Brooding and those are the nicest things I could say. This is one of the very few books I have truly wished I could return and get my money back. I love historical mysteries - but I didn't care what happened in this one because the characters were so uninteresting."
+2,Couldn't put it down,"Bayard is not Dickens, but his characters and plot propelled me around Victorian London. As a character, Mr. Timothy is drawn with a complexity that defies prediction of his actions. The two children he partners with feel true, with the charm and courage that Dickens gave the children he wrote about. One cares what happens to all of them, and I assure you, much does happen. I found myself savoring the last few chapters, dreading that time when I would reach the back cover and part company with this fascinating group."
+1,not really a memorable story,"I read this book a couple of months ago and I cannot remember much about the book, it being totally forgetable. Mr. Timothy could be Mr. Fred. There wasn't much of a point to him being ""Tiny Tim"" - just a plain old story. A big disappointment."
+2,Pea Pod Babies,"The book was in great condition and it is a great story, but the seller neglected to include that their was a personal note inside the cover."
+2,The Dutchman,"I enjoy history and this historical fiction was terrific. Having grown up in the NYC area, I found the historical aspects very informative. The plot was complex but engaging. After reading this book by Maan Myeyers, I went on to read the entire series. A very good read and I recommend it."
+1,Wrong Poster,"The poster I received is okay - it's the one with ""Planet Earth"" written in italics along the bottom, instead of EARTH - but I really would have preferred the one I chose to spend money on, especially since you can buy the one I mistakenly got for .83 instead of $5ish. However, the shipping was fast and the poster was spotless."
+1,Wrong Poster,"They sent a similar but incorrect poster, that is only about half as cool. It was missing the NASA sign in the upper left corner as well as the Earth Solar System lettering. Instead there was the words planet Earth written in Italics and a number of fake stars added to the background. The picture of Earth was the same, but the rest of this poster just doesn't compare to what is shown here."
+2,RICKY MARTIN LIVE! REVIEW,IT WAS EXCELLENT. VERY HOT! HOT! HOT! IT BROUGHT BACK MANY MEMORIES OF THE CONCERT I SAW IN NOVEMBER '99.
+2,Glad I finally found it!,"I remember watching this on TV and taped it them. Somewhere along the way I lost the tape and finally found it on here. It is a FANTASTIC show!!! A must have for anyone...no caveats, just anyone who likes music!"
+2,Ricky Martin is the best,Ricky Martin is the best don't ... Ricky has a great voice and his songs are very well written. And he's very handsome too!
+1,doesn't work if you wear glasses,"You look thru a pin-hole to get the sighting, but you can't see thru the pinhole if you wear glasses. If you take your glasses off then you can see thru, but if you're near-sighted like me then you won't be able to see very far in the distance to tell what you're sighting."
+1,Huh?,"I have never given a movie 1 star before but here it is. ""Woman in the Fifth"" offers very little in the way of plot or relevancy for that matter. The characters are flat, dull, and the dialog is less than inspiring. This movie is about nothing, literally. There is no back story of any characters, no motivation for their actions or lack there of, nothing. Just nothingness. And then it ends thankfully."
+1,Enigmatic and moody and pointless and poo,Save your money and time. This is nonsense attempting to be arty and important. I'd also forgotten how dire an actor Hawke is. Save your time? There is no explanation or direction. Honey Boo Boo has better writin.
+1,Not happy. Read the book. Much better.,"Very disappointed by this movie. The book was great and so I anticipated the movie would be as well, especially after seeing who was going to star in the movie.Very disappointed. Slow moving movie - lots missing..."
+1,They should have stayed in the fourth.,"I was attracted to this movie by the stars. I have not read the book, but I view movies on the basis of a perceived entertainment value. Unfortunately, this one is not very entertaining, nor is it very believable, even as a so-called psychological drama. It's the first time I've ever been disappointed by Kristen Scott Thomas. Save your money."
+1,Stine,"I have been using Exuviance products for a couple of years now and have been very satisfied and feel I have found my skin care products that I intend to use for the future. But, unfortunately I had a bad experience when I ordered the products from Amazon.com(through a dealer called Impossible Discounts)- Rejuvenating Treatment Masque, Hydrating Eye Complex and Clarifying Facial Cleanser. All three products were dirty and did not come with any outer box or sealing. Actually, the products looked used! I have sent this complaint to Exuviance, but have not got any reply and now it is two months since I sent the complaint.. I am afraid that I will not buy Exuviance again nor buying at Amazone again after this incident."
+2,Cheap backup,"There are fancier, lighter, more comfortable, more adjustable headlamps but this one puts out enough ligh to find your way in the dark and sooooo cheap"
+2,"Handy, or better yet heady flashlight.","If you want your hands to be free, use your head. When I crawl under a desk to connect a computer, now I can see what I am doing and use the glowing screen on my cell phone to make calls and not cast a blue haze on the cables. Works well when I am in the wiring closet (by myself) now I have light were I need it and two hands free."
+2,Interfaith Symbol Charm,"The order came in a timely manner, It was in perfect condition. I was greatly please with the service and the product."
+1,a minor book on the everest tragedy,lene is probobly a very upbeat and interesting person but the book is choppy and doesn't grip you like some other books.if you have all the other everest books go ahead and get it but you'll enjoy 'high exposure by breashears and climb by anatoli b. much better
+1,wrong category !,"This is not a book about climbing - which I found kinda funny for a book about mt. Everest; this book is about ms. Gammelgaard proving to herself ""she could be the first nordic woman to set foot"" on Chomolungma - big deal ! So maybe you can call this a tale of a driven, achieving lady who singlemindedly pursues a goal, but you will learn nothing about what happened in may, 1996 or about what being on mt. Everest is like; not even close to Krakauer's or Boukreev's books on the same topic: buy those instead."
+1,SAVE YOUR MONEY,"If you feel you are interested in reading this book I suggest you save your money and wait till you find it at a garge sale for a quarter. Then read it only when it's one of those days where you just can't find anything else to read.She claimed to have been a mountain climber before Everest, but yet she had to ask other people what she needed to purchase for that climb. I would think that a ""Mountain Climber"" would have known what to purchase as far as equipment needed.She talks of this Zen responsibility then turns around to inform the readers of how Sandy Pittman is having an affair going on in her tent, of how Anatoli Boukreev's girlfriend ""tip-toes"" each afternoon to his tent to spend the night with him. I then ask myself, I wonder whose tent she was ""tip-toeing"" to, with the ""sexy green underware"" she speaks of in her book. Hmm?The book has nothing to do with Mountain Climbing if that is what you are interested in."
+1,BORING SELF-INDULGENT DRIVEL,"As another woman who has actually reached the summit of Mt. Everest, I found this book to be nothing more than self-indulgent ""New Age"" drivel. Gammelgaard offers no insight into why the disaster happened and virtualy ignores the other climbers who were on Everest that day. The book has none of the gripping suspense of Into Thin Air and none of the factual reporting of The Climb. I'm happy Gammelgaard survived but she should turn her attentions to things other than writing. One of the worst books I've yet to read!"
+1,Self-absorbed garbage,"Of all that has been written about the 1996 Everest tragedy of errors, this is the weakest piece. It consists mainly of diary excerpts and the author's commentaries on them. The only insights for the reader are into the mind of an enormously driven, self-indulgent, and self-absorbed person. Reading this book is a waste of time and money."
+1,This book is not worth your money. Don't Buy.,"This book, like a lot of this summer's ""blockbuster"" movies, enjoyed a major build-up. It did not live up to its hype. It was full of ego and ultimately left me wondering why I bothered to finish it."
+1,Just an attempt to cash in on the '96 trajedy.,"Everything that needs to be said was said in ""Into Thin Air"" and ""The Climb."""
+1,Yawn! Wake me up at the end.,"I was excited to come across Lene Gammelgaard's book as I love to read about women who share my taste for adventure. Imagine how disappointed I was to find that Ms. Gammelgaard could not write about anything outside of herself. Yes, I know it is a personal account of climbing Everest, but her trip was not a solo ascent. From her account though, you would think no one else was around. Okay, perhaps that is a slight exaggeration, but I was pretty tired of Ms. Gammelgaard far before the end of this book. Additionally, her writing style is quite disjointed and distracting. I find it difficult to believe the claim that she has ""been a journalist,"" unless you understand that to include anyone who has, perhaps, simply kept a journal.If you want to get a feel for being a woman and climbing, better to try Stacy Allison or Ruth Anne Kocour. You will get much more rich detail from either of those, along with more of a sense of the community of climbing."
+2,The most powerful account of Everest I have ever read.,"It's about time the world heard a woman's account of the 1996 Everest tragedy. Ms. Gammelgaard delivers the most poignant and moving account to date. Unlike her male counterparts, she is not afraid to delve deeply into her psyche and emotions and shares with the reader her inspiring perspective of Everest and of the greater world we live in."
+2,Excellent perspective from a member of Scott Fischers' team,"A refreshing account of the 96 Mountain Madness Everest expedition from a women who must command respect from the mountaineering world. This book is an inspiration to those who follow their dreams, and go beyond just setting goals in life, regardless of what that may be. A MUST read for anyone who's read Into Thin Air, The Climb, or The Other Side of Everest. I'd recommend catching one of her bookstore appearances as well!"
+1,"Hey Lene, did you ever pay Mountain Madness?","I haven't read this book but I've read Krakauer & Boukreev at least 7 times each. It is public knowledge that Lene G. did not pay Mountain Madness the full fee to be guided up the mountain. Ask Karen Dickenson. Maybe that's why Fischer's expedition had few (and inferior) radios. Hopefully LG paid Mountain Madness (after the fact) with the profits from her book. Otherwise she's just a user who used Fischer's good nature to sleaze her way into his expedition. Even if she paid, it's too late. I have zero respect for her. I would like to read her book but I won't buy it."
+1,"Self aggrandizing psycho-babble,","The book is poorly written with a lot of name dropping and gossipy insinuations. Into Thin Air, Climb, High Exposure are all better written and far more interesting. I think she figures if she refers to the ""mother goddess"" enough times she can pass the book off as feminist treatise. Lucky for Gammelgaard, she's a better climber than writer, or she'd be just be another fossil on the mountain. Don't waste your money."
+1,A badly written book!,"The author came across as a rather selfish and arrogant person, totally self involved. There were enough problems up there on Mt. Everest without Gammelgaard throwing temper tantrums because Scott Fischer wanted her to summit with oxygen. She frequently drew conclusions about other's thoughts and motivations without any basis for these judgements. The writing was boring, choppy, and unedited for grammar. Hopefully, Gammelgaard did get around to paying Mountain Madness the balance of what she owed them. She tried to convince us that she did in fact pay in full. Not true. Frankly, the woman has difficulty in relating the facts with truthfulness. I could never recommend a book this poorly written. She didn't really write about mountain climbing. She wrote more about love of self. Her own self, that is."
+1,Stick with Krakauer!,"What should have been insightful, educated insight into one the higher accomplishments of a human, turned into a self absorbed effort at self affirmation and ego stroking. Don't waste a nickel on this one."
+1,All About Lene,"After reading Into Thin Air, I have read everything I could get my hands on regarding the 96 Everest tragedy. I have turned into an ""Armchair Everest Junkie"". Lene's perspective on her survival was of particular interest to me because I am such a chicken when it comes to taking risks. This book was more about who Lene liked and who she thought little of. There was very little credible information that shed light on what she went through. I found it distasteful that she took shots at those whom she accompanied and collectively staked their lives on the bid for the Everest summit. True, Anatoli was a fine mountaineer and human being but he was the only other person she respected. That pretty much sums up the book!"
+1,A Major disappointment,"Like several others who have reviewed this book, I found it a total waste of time. I was able to read the entire book in one day and I kept thinking, ""it's got to get better,"" but it never did. There is no sense of what drives this woman, no personal history in which to ""get to know her"" and certainly nothing is added to the Everest story, either historically or in the context of the '96 tragedy. I found it shallow and filled with exclamation points that made no point. While I certainly understand and accept the intuitive mind and its differences from a more analytical perspective, this book did little in the way of informing me about the mountain or the author. Instead it seems trite and superficial and filled with pithy statements and insinuations which discredit her perspective. I am, however, thrilled that she made the summit and returned safely and that it fulfilled a personal quest she had. I only wish she hadn't written so poorly about it."
+1,Boring and shallow!,"There's not much to this shallow account of the '96 Everest tragedy. The book features double spacing between paragraphs -- apparently to make it long enough to be considered a book. If you like reprints of the 3-page itinerary that Scott Fisher sent to the author, this book is for you! If you want great writing on these events, read Into Thin Air, which is far superior. The author does very little to add new insight into the tragedy, and in fact the moments that should have been gripping -- when her group was lost on the mountain -- amount to little more than ""we yelled at each other for hours to stay awake so we could live through the storm."" This would have made a decent magazine article, but it doesn't amount to a good book."
+1,Self-indulgent drivel,"I purchased this book looking for a new perspective on the tragic Everest climb of May 1996. I was sorely disappointed. Perhaps in Denmark people were interested in how she, a female Dane, attempted and summitted Mt. Everest. However, the novelty, for any climber and for most everyone else, of a woman climbing Everest on a guided expedition is nonexistent. After hundreds of ascents of Everest, it approaches absurdity to have the author repeatedly mention that she will be the first Danish woman to summit.Those who like to read self-help books may enjoy her spin on the ""inner game"" of preparing for Everest, but I didn't."
+2,Cosmological Eye,"I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in getting into Miller. There are many great examples of his works, without the commitment of an entire book. Henry really has a handle on what it means to be human."
+2,We love it- a must have!!,"My daughter watches this daily and loves it just as much every time. I enjoy it alot as well. If you have an Elmo fan in your world, this comes with the most recommendations!!!!!!!"
+2,helps children feel less afraid,"My daughter who is a huge Elmo fan enjoyed this DVD. She was very sympathetic when Elmo was afraid, but now points out every fire truck, tells me why the firefighters wear their boots, hat and jacket, and can stop, duck and go."
+1,Too Scary for Younger Tots,"While this video is informative and a good source of information for older children, I do NOT recommend it for kids under 3 or 4. My daughter is 2 and loves Elmo's World (we have several other videos) so I figured this would be okay. WRONG! She is now having nightmares and will not be left alone in the dark because she is afraid of fire. She even shakes with fear the way Elmo does at one point during the film. I think the subject matter is too advanced for her and better suited for older children."
+2,My son's absolute favorite!,"We checked this dvd out from the library a couple of months before our son's second birthday, and we knew right away we would have to buy one for our home. He would wake up in the morning and beg, ""Elmo Firetruck House?"" He learned all about firefighters and firetrucks. We bought him a firetruck and hat for his birthday and he plays with them while watching this dvd. The firefighters in the video are actual firefighters, and they did a great job of teaching what to do in a fire. We all love this one!"
+2,Very Educational!,"I have two year old twin girls who are absolutely mesmorized by this film, every day they insist on watching it, and have learned how to handle situations involving a fire without even realizing it. They both claim they want to be fire fighters so they can ""put out the fire in Hooper's Store"". I highly reccomend this movie to any parent wanting to teach their child about fire safety."
+1,Scared Stiff,My son's day care showed the Elmo Firehouse Video and he was very scared! He cried so hard they had to remove him from the room. He is 2 1/2 years old. He still is concerned most days as we pull in the driveway that they will show it again.
+1,Not Actually Available,"Tried to watch this using our ROKU (we've watched other amazon content this way), but when you try to watch, it says content not available. Annoying since the easiest way to search is online. Back to the search."
+1,Too boring,My one year old loves 5 of the Sesame Street DVDs we ordered for her. This one however was a total dud. There wasn't much here to keep a kid's interest and the educational value was marginal at best. Look elsewhere.
+1,Bad job!,"I bought this video thinking that it would be a great tool to teach about fires. Well, what it did was show Elmo scared half to death about a fire in which he was a part. They actually show him shaking and in a lot of fear, something that should not be shown to young toddlers. They don't understand why Elmo, their hero, is so afraid and it really upsets them. Why they had to take such a great idea and ruin it is beyond me. There are ways to teach safety without scaring someone to the point where they cannot hear what you are saying out of fear, which is what happens to Elmo in this video. Save your money - this one doesn't do the job."
+1,Poor quality,The quality of this video is exceptionaly poor. Our 2.5 year old seems to love it but it makes me want to tear my eyes out. The voice of the main character sounds like a robot and is very annoying. I would look else where for a piano DVD.
+2,"Very good DVD, better than watching Barney reruns over and over.","The video is very good, it is cartoon characters which really kept my 5 year old engaged. I think the information is a little bit complex, but in my case that is a good thing because I dont want him to master the DVD the first time he watches it. I think it is great for what it is, I only wish they had a larger series covering more about the subject. I will have to say the materials on the DVD are very catchy, and my son loves watching it. There is also some song choices at the end. 30 minutes is a bit short, but it seems longer wit the menu of all the songs at the end. There really is nothing else out there like this from what I can see."
+2,Very Good Western,Randolph Scott and Budd Boetticher combine their talents once again to make an exciting western/civil war movie.Scott is ask to leave his Civil War duties back east to run a stageline full time to deliver gold to the union.The transfer from the Warner Archive line is beautiful. Very crisp and colorful.All-in-All gets a B+ from me.
+2,"A good, traditional western","This is not one of those great five star Boetticher films (Comanche Station etc.), but still a very good one (4,5!). Scott is always good. He is so natural that one does not give enough credit for his acting. There are a lot good actors in this film though my favorite Virginia Mayo does not have very much to do. The only minus is the somewhat predictable story. Burt Kennedy did not write this one. I recommend this film highly. The dvd quality is also great."
+1,Disappointed,This book basically gives you the history of words and how they were established. It was not what I was looking for! Not a good read!
+1,Vocabulary Extender,"Boring, poorly set up, no dynamic or real plan to sit down X number of hours a day and cover Y amount of material so you can become exponentially more glib. Just a poor attempt at a primer."
+2,Vocab Builder,"Purchased this as a Kindle app, and really like the versatility of having a book of this nature on hand, literally."
+1,Not up to HD standards,"This game is poor - not realistic for anyone that rides a Harley. The game uses keystroke only - no joystick or wheel, and the sound doesn't resemble any Harley I ever heard, including my own. I can't believe HD let Activision use their name for this game."
+2,Simple fun stress relief,"This is definitely an arcade-type game. It has simple left-right steering controls, accelerate, brake, etc. It is shameless Harley Davidson promotion with H-D road signs showing up every mile or so, and cheesy 80's rock (Poison, I think), but is a LOT OF FUN.You can ride up to your opponents, kick them off their bikes, hit turbo boost to go really fast, and you gain points to buy better bikes and equipment.After playing so many ""simulators"" out there which just succeed in making me more tired after a long work day, this is simple, relaxing fun. Rock on!"
+2,A Master Teacher!,"Avery Dulles takes the untrained reader on a journey through the complex thought processes of a religious scholar, in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner.He sets up criteria and begins building five philosophies or models of revelation theology that are most commonly embraced by Christians today. These models serve as a great eye-opening tool in the final compare-and-contrast stage of his analysis.Perhaps more fascinating, Dulles expands his search to include specific historical periods, so that the reader gets a better understanding of how theological thought evolves and changes, as one generation of Christian believers builds on the knowledge or misconceptions of the past, and how meaningful dialogue with historians, scientists and other religious groups have enhanced our traditions and affirmed our convictions.This book represents a rare opportunity for one of the laity to peer into the mind of a great theologian. One can not help but be impressed."
+2,great cd,"Probably ostaras best release to date. Containing elements of neo folk,goth rock,post punk and and numerous other elements..ostara stand apart from most neo folk acts in the vocals..much more poppy and happy sounding. The whole cd has a warm, inviting sound that demand heavy rotation."
+2,awsome,this was great i got the product earlier then i expected and it was in the exact condition that was stated on amazon. When i go to buy more movies i will deffinitly be going through the same group :D
+2,PERFECT!!,I absolutely love this series and I am so excited to have it! It's great to be able to watch all your favorite episodes... and even the ones you missed :O . It is a wonderful addition to my collection and I can't wait for future seasons.
+2,CSI continues to bring the detective side out of you.,"After becoming addictive to the CSI series, I just can't seemto get enough. So I purchased the third complete series to geton with the excitement and I couldn't stop.Each episode is such a unique story, with twisted human emotionsand perceptions of the truth and the real truth. And how the human mindis so animalistic. This season only had one returning character, but made itworth while to get more insight of the character of Gil Crissom. And WarrickBrown returns to his oldneighborhood to give you a perspective of his past.All in all, if you're into CSI: Las Vegas, you'll enjoy thisseason as mush as 1 and 2."
+1,no sale,"The DVD set lacks CC for the hearing impared. I think this is kind of strange, considering one of the characters is going deaf."
+1,"Grainy, CC only with WMP","This set has a very limited menu - set-up has only audio selection. Most series DVDs allow a ""play all"" option when several episodes are on a platter, this does not.The appearance of the video is slightly grainy, with slight ghosting outlines.This is another set of DVDs which have to be played in your computer's DVD tray with Windows Media Player, not in a DVD player box, in order to access Closed Captioning. Amazon needs to make that distinction in the descriptions of the DVDs it sells. Hunkering over a computer display is not my preferred method of watching TV.On a positive note, the DVD carrier is the easiest I've been able to pop a disk out of."
+1,worng order,okay so there is no 23 episodes. the seller only gave me a disc with 3 episodes. what a scam? don't buy from this person again.
+1,Season Three Lacking,"Though it started out strongly, Season 3 of CSI quickly falls to the wayside. Episodes like 'The Accused is Entitled' show the strength of this show, but the middle of the season is weak compared to previous seasons. The episodes are tired and formulaic, and the ""surprise"" season finale is laughable. Continuity is thrown out the window and the storylines are fractured. Buy the first and second seasons to see the best of CSI."
+2,CSI CONTINUES TO SHINE,"Having absorbed the third season, it's amazing how this series continues to grow both dramatically and technically. In this season, apart from the usual puzzling crime scenes, the stars of the show find themselves in varying crises: Grissom's hearing loss gets worse and a decision must be made; Katherine's personal life undergoes a tragic change; Warrick finds himself involved in an internal affairs investigation; Sarah loses one love and contemplates a surprising replacement; Nick takes up a dangerous new hobby; and Brass continues to be his wonderfully sardonic self. We get dwarves, stand up comics, vigilantes, murderous actors and more. The cast as always is impeccable with William Petersen continuing to be the most complex character on television. Brilliant show just keeps getting better!"
+2,csi,was received faster than expected with package undamaged and in great shape..was so happy it got here in time to give as a christmas gift..will buy from again
+2,ok,it was good. one of the dvd's glitched after a while of playing. the screen froze and wouldn't play. the dvd's were dirty. i cleaned them up and seemed to work fine. so overall it was ok.
+2,High Quality CSI,"DVD boxed set of CSI season 3, very high quality video for a DVD. Hardly notice the difference when playing back on a HDTV. 5.1 surround sound does not really work well for a TV series, sometimes the dialogs are softer than the background or effects making the story quite hard to understand, especially when there is no subtitles to go along."
+2,Fun Show..but....,"CSI is just one fine TV series, though it can go from engrossing the viewer to grossing the viewer out with some of its all-too-ugly scenarios. Yeah, but it's realism, they say.Another 'but' and a big one: just about all the viewers l know - friends, neighbors, co-workers - complain about the same thing: in the show, why is Marg Helgenberger all too often referred to as 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous' or 'lovely' when she is simply an ordinary-looking, run-of-the-mill actress with tight, low-cut clothing? Really! She hardly stands up to any lovely woman, so the question is: is she married to the producer or the Studio Head to get such unwarranted acclaim?"
+1,Gotta Be There,"I love this show. It is very entertaining, informative and ""gotta be there"". I have 1-5 seasons now and enjoy going back and watching them again and again."
+2,we love it,"My 5 year old and I play this game. Its really cute, and theres a ton of stuff to do. 15 different levels and good graphics. my son loves the sound of taz burping an extra big burp but thats about as icky as it gets. All in all a good game."
+2,Kind of,"Taz wanted is a really cool game, because it has a lot of things that have to be done. You can unlock mini games and see many levels. You also get to fight bosses like tweety, sam, daffy duck and a huge elefant. The sound is great because it gives life to the game. The game is filled with secreat passways and catchers who will try to catch Taz. The only bad thing about this game is that the colors are so bright that they could give you a headache and taz MOVES SO MUCH that you could get dizzy. Also at first, the posters will not be so eassy to find and destroy, but you must keep trying.(...)P>Good Luck!!!"
+1,Not so hot,"I confess I didn't play past the first level, but here's why. The colors are so bright in this cartoon-graphics game, it can give you a headache. Then on the first level, a dinosaur kept coming out of nowhere and jumping on my Taz, delaying the game as Taz recovered. There's no warning this is going to happen, and no way you can defend yourself. Maybe I didn't give it a chance, but if I have problems on the very first level, it just isn't right. And if you get motion sick easily...well, Taz pretty much spins a lot. Enough said!"
+2,Enjoyable,Vanessa-Mae is a talented musician. The songs are varied going from classical to popular to standards. It's very enjoyable.
+2,The Ultimate Vanessa-Mae,"While there are some pieces on this 2003 album I didn't care for too much, I feel that there are also some excellent works too. In my opinion, Picante, Leyenda, Widescreen and Night Flight are the best works on this album and I really enjoy listening to them."
+1,not bad for a cheap knife!,"cheap, light weight, quite flexible, doesn't hold a sharp edge very well- but what do you expect from a cheap knife? I bought it because I liked the shape!Use it, abuse it then throw it away or sell at your next ""I'll never do it again"" garage sale."
+2,"Very good, but...","Peter Turchin's ""Quantitative Analysis of Movement"" is the best (only?) available synthesis of techniques appropriate for analyzing movement patterns. Turchin addresses general concepts, techniques for measuring movements, movement models (mostly diffusion-based), techniques for analyzing movement paths, and mark-recapture techniques. Be aware, however, Turchin's analysis is more appropriate to displacement and redistribution questions and less suited for those interested in inferring motivation from movement trajectories.This is an intensely mathematical treatment, so be prepared. Turchin is kind enough to provide a special appendix, ""Diffusion for Ecologists,"" for those with relatively weak mathematical backgrounds (like myself). Not easy to understand but well worth the effort."
+1,Disappointed,"I didn't even get a chance to play the game because it instantly crashed my computer; the CD was dirty outside when i got it, I'm very disappointed."
+1,I must be on something,"I did not receive this one but did get the other two games that supposedly came in the same package weird, I'll keep searching for the lost artifact, but who knows what really happened."
+1,This is not what I was looking for,"Why are they still selling this? Worth a laugh, but the feature is 30 minutes long and I bet your laugh won't last all the way to the end."
+2,SIMON SAYS: GORE!!!,"Just watched this on FearNet and will definitely buy this on dvd! I love crappy, gorey, over the top films and while it breaks no ground it harkens back to the beloved films of the 1980's that throw away plot and logic for gore gags and fun. Crispin Glover is great as Simon and this movie delivers on all levels. Fans of the original Mother's Day, Texas Chainsaw 2 and others of this ilk will enjoy this. I am not saying it is as good them, but good for a chuckle and midnight rewatching. Recommended!"
+1,Why Cripsin? Why?,"This was one of the worst movies I've seen in recent memory. I'll start off by saying that all the sped up and slo-mo effects were unnecessary and honestly annoying. The kill scenes were cheaply done CGI which looked terrible for the most part. It's a spoiler, but in the last attack scene of the movie the 'dream girl' literally bursts through a tree and a burned body to attack Simon/Stanley. My biggest problem with this movie is that I know Cripin Glover can do so much better. I'm sure he did the best with the script he was given, which wasn't much, but I'd have passed on this role. After seeing him in Rivers Edge and Willard it was almost painful to watch him play this character. I'm just glad I got this used for six bucks and not the twenty-five amazon is asking for it"
+2,Crazy In the Woods,"You must buy this film, It is one of the best horror films that Ive seen in the last couple of years...Stanley & Simon are brothers & well they like to hunt & kill ......"
+1,stinker,"The premise of the movie is nothing new but the acting was horrible. The worst part being Simon's accent. I got so annoyed everytime he would open his mouth and say ""You didn't say Simon says""....The rest of the characters were rather flat...the cheating boyfriend, the best friend cheating with the boyfriend, the stoner and ect. Also, all the flying axes get a little old after the first few times. What I wanted to know was how he could set them all up so quickly...?? The final showdown was odd and cheesey. All things considered it was a very lame and boring movie."
+1,Disappointing,"I am still new to the horror movie genre, and maybe I'm a noob at this. But, seriously the movie is nowhere near good. Crispin Glover does what he does best, I can recognize his psychotic face from a mile away and still run like hell. But, the story line and the graphics quality was disappointing. The first few minutes watching the movie I thought ""This is not going to go well"" but then I realize the name Blake Lively on the cover and was relieved. ""Thank goodness"" I said, but then I sat through the whole movie only to see Blake enter 5 minutes in the end saying a few lines, looking hot as usual, and capiche. End of movie."
+1,Not worth it.,"I like Crispin Glover and i am a huge horror and genre fan, but this movie was weak, really weak. I like movies sometimes that are bad, because they are bad in a way that is funny or even enjoyable. This was a movie that was bad and after it was over I say ""I just wasted an hour and a half (or however long it was) of my life on this crap!"""
+1,truly awful.,crispin glover completely ruins this movie. had a pretty good yet uninspired plot....but still decent enough to stick with...UNTIL about half way through and you seriously cant take him anymore....this movie could of been a ton of fun but ended up truly sucking.
+2,Brief but Useful Introduction,"I've used this book in the undergraduate Romanticism courses I teach, and found it quite useful. It is brief, brisk, and cleanly written, and serves as a good introduction to Byron. You won't find a lot of subtle insights into Byron's more obscure works here, but you will see how the life and the work converge and, at times, diverge. If you want to know more about Byron than you can find out from an anthology introduction, but don't want to plough through (or have your students plough through) one of the long biographies, this is the book for you. If you want geat detail and a full, scholarly treatment, you'll have to go elsewhere, though. Peters isn't catering to those needs."
+2,Don't let it join itself together again!,This is a present for my nephew. I don't see anyeducational value to this game. I used to play thisgame in the arcade. It is a lot of fun. You have tobe quick enough to not let the worm join itself back.Keep you hands on the trigger. Blast away!Enjoy!
+2,Filled with objective and factual information for Christians,"Equip yourself with this handbook of New Age facts, doctrines, comparisons, and rebuttals. This manual will help you educate the precious souls that are being blinded by the dangerous New Age movement. Learn the difference between the Jesus they preach, and the Jesus we know."
+1,Introduction to New Age Cults,"A very brief but necessary introduction for those who don't know but would like to know just a little of what's happing with what is called the New Age Occultism. This well know author of many books in this area introduces the fresh reader to people, topics, and a short glossary, and history to the ever present New Age Occultism, along with the latent dangers of this religious movement."
+1,The New Age Cult,"Save your money, i'm not sure whats more disturbing the fact that a doctor wrote this garbage or that people will probably believe him."
+1,the item i got is broken,"dear sir,i tried to contact you many times ,regarding this itemwhen i opened the box the faucet handle was broke and i can send you pictures if neededregardshaj hasanmohamad.hajhasan@gmail.com"
+2,Good enough for what it claims,The people who have written reviews primarily have gripes that they didn't pass. They must have thought the book was THE ONLY RESOURCE they would need. I used this book and I did pass the exam. It wasn't the only resource I used though.The publishers of the book even claim that using only this book will not help you pass the exam. It is an OVERVIEW text. It is a primer to help you delve into the material. This book will not substitute the large amount of qualitative reading and equation memorization that you'll need to do in order to pass.I give it a 4 mainly because the book does what it claims and because some of the more negative reviews are too far-fetched. Remember to buy the version that applies to your test year.
+1,DISAPPOINTED,"It is the worst book I have ever seen.I passed both CFA and AICPA and familarize with those materials. I still find it difficult to follow. Not clear explaination, contradiction among arguments and wrong answers for the sample questions.I am very disappointed."
+1,How not to write a book,"I bought this book to write the FRM exam. It is the worst possible written book that I have ever seen. Even the topics that I have a very good knowledge of (e.g. Duration, Convexity etc.) are written in such a disjointed fashion that I could not recognise them. The author uses symbols without describing them, the passages have no relevance to the examples which in turn cannot be connected to the solutions. It was a great disappointment. I wonder if anybody at GARP ever reviewed it before recommending it as a text for the FRM exam."
+1,The Worst risk management book,"It is the worst risk management book I have ever read. Poor organization and explanation, make the matter difficult to be understood. It is a very disappointing book suggested by GARP. I am a CFA charter, I have good knowledge in most of the subjects, I still think difficult in reading this book because of its poor explanation."
+1,Hope this book is not representative of GARP's credibility,"Is there anything less than 1 star? For the errors, this book is not a good value for your moneyI agree with other readers. Book is full of errors and irony is most of these errors are not corrected in the downloadable supplement - available on GARP web-site. Agreed the book covers everything within the Body of Knowledge for FRM exam, but many important issues / theories are mentioned / covered in the Handbook because they are part of syllabus but sufficient justice is not done to them. One definately gets this strong feeling that continuity is missing in certain parts of the book and they seem to be just product of simple copy / paste action.I strongly recommend GARP, Wiley Finance to correct the errors and replace current book with an error free version. Why should the readers pay for the errors? And please let the readers know what actions you are taking and when?"
+1,Do you rely on it for FRM exam preparation?,"As comparing with some other exam-oriented books for CFA and AICPA exam., it would be the most poor book I have read up to now. The book is poorly prepared and organized. While it is organized in according with the exam. structure, it is still difficult for the reader to follow. Most concepts have insufficient explanation. While some notations have not been clearly explained, some topics are explained (or jumped) very fast without proper elaboration. Some examples are even not supported by adequate reading before the examples and the explanation can only be found in the answers. Thus, it has made a chapter in pieces and then becomes difficult for the reader to memorize. I doubt why GARP recommend it to the candidates since 2000 and whether it is suitable and sufficient for exam. preparation purposes. I suggest some serious candidates may be required to refer to other textbooks and even myself has such planning."
+1,I Wish I Hadn't,"This book cost me the FRM last year. I made it the center of my study program. The book's writing is atrocious; there are gaps in what is covered; and there are many errors and misstatements. I wasted six weeks struggling with this book. When I finally realized my mistake, it was too late to rescue my study program, and I failed the exam. I am very disillusioned with Jorion and GARP. This shoddy, overpriced paperback makes me think they are in it just for the money. This year, I have signed up for the CFA exam instead. So far, I have been very impressed with their study materials."
+1,Riddled With Errors,This book is sloppy and riddled with errors. Coverage of topics is uneven. The author delves into some subjects but tap dances around others. You don't need this book for the FRM. I don't recommend it.
+1,Regret to buy this book,"Many reviewers have commend that this book is poor in organization and explanation, I don't want to repeat. But one thing I would like to remind the potential buyers that this book includes all the past exam questions of FRM. I believe that it is the only attractive point of this book.But the explanation of the answers of the past questions are also not very good."
+1,Lots of errors,"This book is misleading. Contains impressive amount of errors, that leads readers to learn wrong concepts. I am starting to doubt that this book was written by a Phd. Or if it was, then lets revoke his title. Hope they release some decent review on this."
+1,Redundant and Too Expensive,"This book is not on the FRM reading list. The author already has one book for the GARP exam, and this one covers all the same material in much the same manner. There is little that is new here. It is just regurgitating the same stuff. The message seems to be that, if you can't make sense of his first book, you should shell out $100 to give him a second chance. Save your money. It is not worth it."
+2,XO PRO CUP WITH SUPPORTER,"What can one say about protection for ones family jewels....Not only does the job that is intended but also is relatively comfortable, if that can actually be said about such things. The cup is very hard where it needs to be but as it tapers down ones body it softens up and becomes flexible so you can chase after baseballs without pulling hairs. All in all a great deal for a super price, not expecting to have to be in the market for one again, but would buy this same model again!"
+2,Stop the Whining! This Album Rules,"Just shut your traps for a moment. It's a bit poppy, sort of indie rock, and still a throwback to the spaced out technical metal that made ""Dimension Hatross"" a transcendently unreal album. They incorporate more muffled strumming bass/guitar impacts in the style of mainstream bands like Pantera, but these musicians are serious about reforming after loss of a member and making competitive, current music. Still listenable to this day, ""Negatron"" is both emotional and coldly logical, violently lowbrow and mentally mutilatingly highbrow. Enjoy it if you have the headspace."
+1,Voivod sounding like Exodus?,"I gave this record a few listen and unfortunately it was not to my liking. This album is NOT what Voivod is supposed to sound. Eric Forrest brought in a ""death metal"" like voice into the band, Piggy and Away composed most of the music. This album is kinda like a re-hash on 'War and Pain' with all the ""death metal-esque"" vocals and has very poor mix. The mix sounded like all the guitars, bass and drums are overlapping Eric Forrest's vocals. You can bearly hear him singing. This album is pretty sloppy to my liking. Eric Forrest's singing is unlike Snake and his bass techniques are unlike Blacky. His techniques are not bad, but not great either. It's NOT what Voivod should have sounded like on this album. True Voivodians would be disapointed."
+2,Recent Purchase,The book I ordered was exactly as described and delivery was even faster than promised.
+2,Looks great in my Craftsman home.,I still have a few original push button switches in my 1918 house. These wall plates look great. I'm very happy with my purchase.
+1,Dopey,"The title of this book is extremely misleading.It's packed full of stupid things like ""medicine ball biceps curls,"" ""triceps extensions,"" ""good mornings,"" etc... These are not plyometric exercises! Basically it's an excuse to use a medicine ball for classic weight lifting moves.Combined with this are some very basic throwing moves, of which I was hoping for more of.The drawings are of course crude stick figures, and the directions are weak.I'm returning this book.A little imagination will go a longer ways than this book."
+2,Best book on plyometric exercises from the best expert.,This is a great book.There are pictures that illustrate everything clearly.Buy this with an Amazon.com medicine ball and you can do a full workout in your home or office.
+2,"Irish traditional folktales with wit, humor and light.","The book is appealing on many levels. It has fantasy,mystery, myth and abundant humor. Most of the tales aremythical in nature. Some are fabricated tall tales.The writing is excellent, with rich detail expressed interse language. A delight from cover to cover."
+1,"Great book, bad product","The story contained in this book is excellent, but the book itself is junk. It appears that is was visually scanned from and older and more narrowly formatted print and then pasted into this print with little to no error checking. The worst result of this is that every word that was hyphenated across two lines in the original text appears broken and hyphenated even though it is now in the middle of a line (e.g. hyphen- ated). You will also see occasional misreads such as a number 1 in place of a lowercase ""L"".Find another printing."
+1,"Great story, no full color prints","I bought this book for my collection because it was advertised as containig ""twelve full color prints by Thomas Mackenzie"".Sadly, the Mackenzie prints are absent, they are, however, listed in the front of the book under ""illustrations"", complete with page numbers, just no wonderful Mackenzie prints.This is the ""River City Press 1978 reprint"""
+1,don't use this book for a class,"The soft back edi- tion of this book is full of misedit- ed copy (full of sep- arated text (annoying isn't it?). It also does not have the publication date or a full title page. I wrote a report using the date of 2006 because that was the only date I could find. Lastly, whole portions of text are missing from this edition. My advice, spend the extra money and get a different edition."
+2,"Concise, comprehensive primer on rose growing","This short (80 pages), very pictorial guidebook to rose growing manages to convey to the reader the rich, exciting history of rose growing and the vastness of the industry in present days. It tells about how rose groweres manipulated and expanded the species, but also provides the novice back yard gardener with an easy to follow guide to buying and caring for roses. Many of the accompanying pictures are gorgeous. Of course they are - they ARE roses, after all."
+2,Tom Bethany bares the bears,"Enjoyable read from fun author Jerome Doolittle. Tom takes on the S & L corporates in the most unusual of ways. You _think_ you've read the routine via Crais' Elvis or Parker's Spenser, but you ain't seen nothing til you've met Jerome and a few of his friends. Go ahead, get the book. You won't be sorry."
+2,Excelent,Is excellent. I recommend it with your eyes closed. The trouble was that my edition came ugly and battered.
+2,Lovely sensitive and delicate!,"This beauty and cute book is the best for catlover!Stunning photos, easy to read colour charts, a lot of informations also regarding the cats...and wonder projects to stitch!I can't wait to stitch all this beauty pussycats!"
+2,Cats of the World in Cross Stitch,I have other books by Jayne Netley Mayhew and Nicki Wheeler and I like every one of them. So far this is my favorite and I like how some of the designs can be used for needlepoint as well as cross stitch. It has designs with jungle cats as well as domestic cats and it is very hard to pick a favorite. Both ladies work very well with each other. I'm looking forward to their new book this month and want to collect all the books they will make in the future.
+2,Different Covers,"I love this book! The cats are beautiful! It works great for needlepoint also. I only gave it a four, because I couldn't do 4.5. My main pet peeve is that the covers get changed on books and if I don't catch it, I end up with duplicates. Luckily I could look inside to compare. My copy is paperback with a ginger cat on the cover... not a tiger, otherwise it would have been a 5."
+2,THIS JUST MAKES MY HEART,"With definite echoes of Yo La Tengo, Illuminations is the record you SHOULD go to sleep to and it's the best to wake up to. Who else writes a song about director Edward D Wood Jnr (Unfair Kind of Fame). This album is the best to come out of Scotland for ages. It also makes one feel depressed without a special someone in their lives. It's best listened to when thinking of loved ones."
+1,2 Stars For Persistence,"Often I feel some admiration for Stephen Pastel and the way he (and Aggie and Katrina) have stayed true to their course and vision with such dogged persistence. So dogged have they been that, having been reviled for years, they're actually more respected than they've ever been.It was with some regret however that I have to report that any admiration I might have evaporates whenever I actually HEAR The Pastels - to be replaced with a feeling of ""can't they find something better to do after all these years"".Now, don't get me wrong, as Pastels go this CD is a lot better than almost anything they've ever done before - still doesn't detract from the fact that this is music by indier-than-thou smug under-achievers made for a captive audience who are, if anything, even smugger. Some people, it seems, are content to stay in their little ghettoes.The lack of talent is excusable, the lack of ambition is not."
+2,Great Christmas classics by a great vocal group.,"The Mills Brothers have voices of gold interwoven in a tapestry of magic. Their records made the world sing along, and we still recognize them instantly. Who doesn't know from the first few notes their songs such as ""Paper Doll,"" ""Glow Worm,"" ""Yellow Bird,"" ""You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You"" and many others? On this disc they bring the same level of skill and artistry to Christmas favorites like White Christmas, Silent Night, Joy to the World and more, enriching them with comforting warmth and heartfelt performances. For really nice Christmas music this disc is like a group of old friends sitting by the tree."
+2,"Mill-ing Around, Merrily","I got this album long ago and have never regretted it. It IS my Christmas album (vinyl) that I use throughout the season. The perfect, blended harmonies of the Mills Brothers, the retro arrangements, the classic Christmas tunes, done with such mellow aplomb always amplify my Christmas mood. It oozes class. I would recommend it to anyone wishing a good, Christmas album, but especially to those audiophiles who appreciate the feel for going back a little in time, to our younger years and reminiscing about Christmases past and the good ol' days."
+2,For Me The Gold Standard,Don't know if it's from me listening to my Dad's albums every Christmas or not? For me this is the Christmas album by which all others are judged.
+1,Ridiculous!,"I sent this unit back to Amazon! Its form factor is contrary to what it says.The camera is small, as they state, but attached to it is a bulky power cable and 9v battery connector. When you hook it all up it's huge! No longer a stealthy camera. Ridiculous!It does not serve its intended purpose.MUVI turned out to be my replacement choice. All reviews are excellent. The image is excellent and it records for hours on an internal battery. There are lots of examples on YouTube.TaosGuy"
+1,wireless Camera,This was a great camera for the two days that it worked. I don't know what happend to it. I came home from work on the second day and my screen was all fuzzy. It just stopped working.
+1,Junk,This wireless camera only works 5 ft away from the receiver. It is supposed to be 100m. What is the point of wireless if you have to be that close?
+2,"excellent product, but has a short range.","excellent product, but has a very short range of reception and battery life is short lived. You have to adjust the tuner several times before obtaining a good picturem, but not bad for a childs toy as beginner. would recommend to younger kids because it is a fun toy."
+1,HORRIBLE CAMERA!,"I recently ordered this camera hoping I could fly my helicopter controlling it at close range. Well I sure was wrong! this camera gets fuzzy and you can hardly tell whats going on when it is 10ft away behind my helicopter box. I am very disappointed and hope to warn potential buyers that the range is terrible and can barely broadcast through a window let alone in the room right beside it. Unless you have one big room where the camera and receiver will both be placed, its not worth it. I just am saying It does not have a range near 200 ft like some are saying.. maybe you could tell whats going on at 50 ft no obstructions sitting still, but otherwis I do not recommend this to anyone and I am planning on returning the camera."
+1,research before buying,"i have bought several of these types of camera's form other sellers that work way better. spend the extra couple buck for something reliable. now saying that, with the cost you can't be picky if you are willing to gamble.SECURITY - DON'T BOTHER ( the tuning is way to sensitive, whereas it it really hard to get a constant clear picture.I would not use it for home security of any type as i live in a townhouse, and when set up it literaly make a cracking sound on the monitor when the unit transmits through one wall. )the range is not 200 feet..... maybe 10 feet line of sight. the advertising is false and i think this is why it was a dissapointing buy. i spent $50 bucks on the same type of unit several years ago and it works through the entire house and outside with no problems. this one has trouble transmitting clearly in the same room if large.Sorry to the seller for the bad review, but people need to know the truth about the item."
+1,Horrible video,I purchased this wireless camera for use in a medium size model helicopter. Unfortunately the range and quality of the video is quite weak. Even the smallest movement of the camera causes the video to destabilize and lose all detail. Might be good in a fixed location.
+1,sucks,It's not what you'd expect. Almost all signals around interfere with the video and audio of this camera. I takes too much adjusting every little move the camera makes so it is impossible to view off of a moving toy like a helicopter or RC vehicle as the product states plus RC products emit own signals than can cause video interruption. Not a good product at all. Will be more careful what cameras I buy next.
+1,does not work well,"1) both units require power. the camera does have a 9v adpt but not the receiver. 2) there is always a line of interferance on the monitor cause by noise. Not a good picture.3) Picture quality is not clear, grainy and dis-colored4) 1st range test was only about 50' from base which was located in my bedroom and the camera stopped transmitting in my drive way. I will test it outside later5) ther is no on board memory storage, so you'll have to set up a computer or something.good luck.."
+1,not happy,"great concept, however, tuning is imposable, you get some horizontal instability 98% of the time. but when you get it, it looks decent!"
+2,TYKES,My child is 4yrs old and is REALLY into video games. With pure triumph to win a game. Alot of games are not made for the youngins. He is able mess with this game longer than five or more minutes. I as an adult don't enjoy it but he gets hours of pleasure.
+1,Please don't waste your money,"I bought this for my 3 year old and it is the dumbest game ever. It has really bad graphics, game play is mega slow, and the music is horrid. They should be ashamed of themselves. Please save your money and buy something else."
+2,Best Cover Album Ever!!,This is a great album with many catchy tunes. Listenable from start to finish and a great primer into SCOTS.
+2,"Wow, Great CD!","I've been a SCOTS fan a long time. I've seen them many times live, and have purchased most of their music. I get a little frustrated with their ""White Trailer-Trash"" persona because I think it detracts from the fact that their a great rock and roll band. Rick's surf'n swamp guitar work just gets better along with the rest of the band.Thats why I dig this new album so much. I seems like the band really put some time and effort into this disc. Hearing them play The Kinks 'Muswell Hillbilly' and making it their own is a beautiful thing. Rick Miller tearing into 'Tombstone Shadow', awesome. Makes me wish they would do a whole album of Creedence covers! The whole band is really on the same wave-length playing each one of these diverse tunes. Its a shame that 'Walk Like a Camel' was their biggest hit. They deserve a much wider audience. Great Disc."
+2,Gloriously Tacky!,"REVENGE OF THE SON OF THE WORLD'S TACKIEST POSTCARDS is indeed tacky. I had no idea that the world was peppered with postcards such as these. In here you'll see hilarious cards from the 50's and 60's and find yourself asking, ""why would someone send a postcard about chopped Balkan horse hearts?"" Just be glad someone did, otherwise your everyday boring life would be deprived of such campy, pointless humor. This is a book you'll pick up periodically for years and laugh ferociously every time. I promise. A BONUS: The postcards are perforated and ready to send! Certainly a must!"
+1,A VERY VERY VERY SORRY GAME,this game will never earn akklaim ne sort of money except for ppl who like these kind of lame games it really isnt gwd really the cameara angles really bad too the grphix ok but who care bout grphix when u cant even get a good view of ur character nd the surroundings u will get bored of this game fast dont buy dun ever rent it im serious this game is so confusing too when u collect hearts it doesnt even tell u information on how to get the heart except a wierd riddle they give you that doesnt make any sort of sense plus once u manage to get a heart u get too strart over isnt dat fun u loose all ur extra life u earned and all the heart pieces u earned u need 100 to get a heart wow say u got 99 heart pieces then u pik up a heart guess what u get to start all over collecting the heart pieces dont even rent this game this game is so sorry i bought it and it took me forever to trade with my friend for one of his game i had to give him 5 games for 2 games
+1,Camera controls make life miserable,"I like platformers, which is why I got this game. I've played it off and on for a week now, only because I hate not finishing something I start. If it weren't for that fact, I'd never touch this game again. The graphics are good, but the camera controls are [bad]. I've died more than once because the game decided to adjust the camera angle while I was in the middle of crossing some tiny bridge or climbing a narrow ledge."
+1,oh well,"Well yea sure its supposed to be this wonderfull, amazing, groundbreaking platform game. Well its not, all thats changed are the graphics, besides the general opening there is almost no development storywise, and tecnically speaking all that revolutionary platform actoin can be had in games the like of the Rayman titles, or Ratchet and Clank. All in all it probably would be pretty fun and thus you should add one or two stars if your new to this kind of thing, or add a few stars if you really really really like large environments or just platforming in general."
+1,Vexx fails,"Basically, you can say that this game is about 30% fun and 70% Frustrating. The gameplay is uneccesarily difficult at times and ceases to be 'fun' after about 4 levels in. The camera is terrible. Some have said here dismiss it as 'oh well, all platform games have camera problems'. However, this game definately has the lamest camera of them all.Another dissapointment is the fact that there are no milestones. If you [expire], you get to start over. Period. No matter how many lives you have left, how many items you have collected no matter how far into the level you have gotten, they all get erased to zero and you get the distinct pleasure of having wasted your time. Isn't that Fun?Acclaim has definately failed in their foray into platform gaming. Get Ratchet and Clank or Rayman, you will actually enjoy those games. This one looked like it had potential but is just too frustrating. Don't waste your money on this game. It just ain't worth it."
+2,VEXX,"This is a very cool, very fun game - much in the vein of Ratchet & Clank and Jak and Daxter. The only problems were the maddening camera angles (tough to control) and the feshman swimming controls. And don't bother with the Prima Strategy Guide. It's very basic, dosen't cover the controls, and just skims over the walk throughs. It seems as if it was just slapped together to meet a deadline."
+2,HE LOVED BIG BROTHER,"Those last four words will make you CRINGE! Of course, they mean NOTHING to you if you haven't read the book. This is by far the most depressing book I've read. Stephen King's Stand can eat its heart out. A very frightening portrayal of life without privacy. Microphones in parks, surveillance mechanisms in all restaurants. Betrayal, love, hate, etc. I've read this book once, but I don't think I need to read it again, its effect was that powerful. A friend of mine also found this book depressing. Orwell does an outstanding narrative towards the end which contributes to the cringing part at the very end. I've read this book quite a while ago but its fascinating how much I remember it. This book shouldn't be ignored. Read it once, at once."
+1,Poor quality on Kindle,I purchased the e-version of this book to be read on my Kindle. There were numerous spelling errors where two words had been combined into one. The further intothe book theworse it got. Two to three errorsper page. I believe a spell checkwould have pickedthese allup.
+2,1984 is Still A Possibility,"I read this book in high school and thought it was okay. I decided to read it again as an adult and see what I thought of it (something about going back and reading the classics). Turns out that I liked it more as an adult but found the story to fall short. At the end you can't tell if the main character was tortured, turned or just dreaming. I felt like the first half was really slow, the middle was FANTASTIC and the last bit was just over before I could get my mind around what had happened. I really wish that it could have ended differently. Still worth reading through.The story is about the year 1984 and the hell in which people live in. Countries are always at war, but whom they are fighting keeps changing. Things that Big Brother doesn't like are just erased. Whole histories, whole stories, are whipped as if they never were. People live in hunger and fear of Big Brother."
+2,A must read,This is one of the few books I think everyone should read at one point or another of their life. I read this book about 7 years back and I think it does an amazing job of narrating the harrowing experience of people under an oppressive regime.
+2,A Frighteningly Real Masterpiece,"This book was excellant and scary as hell when your reading it and realize that a lot of things that are in it are happening in our country today. Most people, myself included, who hear about this classic don't realize that there's a tragic love story wrapped inside of the haunting world of Orwell's 1984 that helps drive home the authors anti-utopian message. Also, the realism of the book seems almost three-dimensional casting a crystal clear picture of the nightmarish world of 1984 where Big Brother is always watching you- not just what you say or do but, what your thinking. Scarier than anything Stephen King ever wrote- and more realistic."
+2,My Favorite Book,"I thought it was going to be a cheesy nostradomus-type thing, but it turned out to be a book about the rebellious nature of the human mind, as well as a testament to the number of those who do not understand those things going on around them (the proles). I've read it four times, and it never loses its impact."
+2,Big Brother is watching you...,"Orwell's 1984 seems to grow increasingly relevant with every passing year.1984 tells the story of Winston Smith, who's job is ""correcting"" historical documents and removing words from the dictionary. He is a drone in the machine that is the Party, the ruling power of Oceania. Every thought, movement, and gesture is watched through telescreens by a policing force called the Thought Police. Big Brother, the figurehead of the Party, is revered and loved, and any thought otherwise is punishable by death.Whatever trace of humanity that lies in Winston causes him to seek answers, question his reality, and pursue a forbidden realtionship with a woman named Julia, all which lead to a frightful and thought provoking end.This book should be a staple in every person's library. Orwell's satire has withstood the test of time, and has inspired a countless number of books and films. A classic in every sense."
+2,This is a Very Good Book Indeed.,"This is one of the best written books I have had the opportunity to read. Those of you who gave it a 1 are ignorant. And dont worry Sheri, he wont be writting anymore books seeing as how he has been dead for a while now. Before you criticize the writing of a wonderful author please learn how to spell correctly.1984 is a wonderful trip into the human mind and it shows how those of us in charge can and will do anything to remain in charge. It is a very good follow-up to Animal Farm. They both describe power hungry and greedy people can go to extreme measures to keep that power.Those who said the government would never end up like this are fooling yourself. The future could very easily end up like this. With the formation of the ""Homeland Security"" it is becoming even more likely that this may well be the future of the world. (Of course thank goodness 1984 wasnt really like that)"
+2,Parallels,"1984 is a haunting political satire about Big Brother's relentless assault on privacy, individuality and freedom.One can only hope 1984 is more brilliant story than cautionary tale because parallels seem so easily drawn with our warrantless searches, ubiquitous cameras, invasive software, workplace surveillance and legislation that erodes the rights of citizens in the name of fighting terrorism.Yet it is the relationship that develops between Winston, a cautious but hopeful thinking man, and Julia, a young seemingly committed Party member, that adds incredible humanity to otherwise empty, cheerless lives in Oceania. Theirs is a relationship that surprisingly springs amid bleakness and desolation, flowers against all odds, and ultimately wilts under betrayal.Readers will discover that Orwell's objectives are both thoroughly and terrifyingly achieved with a perfectly dystopian ending."
+2,A good book that gets old fast,"1984 is a great book. It really makes you think. thee plot is a very interesting one about a dictator ruining everything, but the scary part is they have so much power you can't say anything against their party. This book is very good for those epeople who like to really think about things and take them deep. I would not recommend this title for action fiends."
+1,"Not as good as Harry Potter, says I","While cultural pundits try to convince you that some literature is better than other literature, the truth is that all art is relative to individial tastes. Thus, it doesn't make any sense to think that a novel like this one is really any better than say, Michael Crichton or Stephen King. Aesthetic standards can't be grounded.Thus, don't listen to anyone who tries to distinguish between ""serious"" works of literature like this one and allegedly ""lesser"" novels. The distinction is entirely illusory, because no novels are ""better"" than any others, and the concept of a ""great novel"" is an intellectual hoax. This book isn't as good as Harry Potter in MY opinion, and no one can refute me. Tastes are relative!"
+1,ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ,"1984 by George Orwell, is the most BORING book I ever read for school. To me the plot was not interesting, the characters were useless and the time period .... Although the idea of the government controling everything is scary and most likely true it just didn't have any emotions to make it good. For a book to be good it needs to have emotions, and this book lacked them, and there was also no dialouge which to me is important.KNOT"
+1,BORRRIIIIING!,"I read this book in 8th grade. It was fairly easy to read and was not too hard, but it was by far the most boring and pointless piece of literature that I have ever read in my 15 years of life. I MUCH would have rather read a Case Note!If you are considering purchasing this book, I thouroughly discourage it. If you MUST read something by George Orwell, read Animal Farm. It is a pretty good book..."
+1,"""classic"" does NOT mean good!!!","If you havent been forced to read this book while in school, or hadnt had a chance to grab it at the library, run while you can. 1984 might have been scary 100 years ago, but not now. If you like reading about old people think they are beating the system by saving a PAPERWEIGHT, then by all means...The book has multiple plot holes as well. Beware the ""government runs the world unchallenged, but still needs to brainwash old people"" hole. Read something else instead... ANYTHING ELSE!"
+1,Centennial Edition a Rip Off!! Buy a cheaper version,"I had never read 1984 and was very excited to do so only to regret purchasing this edition. In the forward (by thomas pynchon) the entire ending is revealed in great detail. I knew what to expect through the entire book and I really wish that I could get my money back. Dont buy the centennial edition, or at least dont read the forward if you want a nice surprising read."
+2,1984 review,"The book 1984 by George Orwell, was a great book if you are into Sci Fi/adventure novels. The only part of the book I did not like was the ending. Winston sells out. Through the whole book he has you believe he secretly wants to disobey and rebell against this opressive leadership, but then at the end instead of taking the cruel death with pain and honor he sells out. He takes the easy road. It almost makes it seam like the whole book was for nothing. He ended right where he started off. Other than the sell out ending, the book kept my attention and gets a rating of 4 out of 6 on the Rob scale."
+2,1984... ahead of its time,"I just finished- literally- reading the book 1984 by George Orwell and my very first thought as I gazed over the last four sentences upon my nook version of the book was anger. Not mad at Orwell, or Winston (the main charterer), more mad at the way it went. Don't worry no spoilers here but as a first time read for this nearly 35 year old guy I can say that I'm glad I waited to read it as I think having done so at a lesser age wouldn't have proved as beneficial an understanding as it did just now.This is a 4+ star book (we'll just round it down to 4 for measures sake) in my opinion simply for the fact that it was able to move me and keep my attention even while not reading it. Recommended"
+2,Ugh. Gives me the shivvers.,"This book is unrelentingly, amazingly depressing. It's absolutely graphically realistic in it's descriptions, and the story - I'm gonna give it away here - does not end happily. I read this in high school and have never forgotten it; it frightened me then and it still frightens me. The word is bleak.You should still read it. You should not only read books that give you happiness, or catharsis, or what you want; those are candy for your mind and will not tell you harsh truths. You should also read books that give you gifts you don't want, gifts that make you uncomfortable or upset or frightened. Books that point out things you'd much rather you could ignore and hope they'd go away. That's why this is a classic; not because of stupendous writing or anything else (I've seen better writing).I still hate this book. And I still gave it 4 stars."
+2,Great book. Ready many times over.,I wish I could just rate the book w/out writing a review! I'm not an author. I don't have a way with words!
+2,Distrubing Portent of Socialism's Logical Ends,"This is the classic and the mould of the dystopian narrative. Clearly written to explore the plausibility of what would happen if the technocratic regime of the socialist state was allowed to take its course, it stretches beyond this very palpable social critique. The final part is the most disturbing and harrowing as one can almost feel Winston's physical and psychological torment in a world that forbids love and legitimates peace through fear.I am amazed that this was written so long ago since these drives in social order seem so shockingly prevalent and the spectre of war as a lever to condition responses from the masses is clearly a vehicle even in the US. It does slowdown in the middle with the very transparent political commentary wrought by Goldstein's manual. Yet the impact of what abuse and harnessing of technical, psychological, social, and political power punches hard at the end."
+2,Important for its portrayal of the mechanisms and motivations of totalitarian power,"Discomfiting, penetrating, imaginative, and very grey, this book deserves its fame not for elegance of prose (it is only adequately written) nor for an interesting plot (not much happens, at least as novels usually go), but for its indelible, devastating portrait of human degradation and its far-fetched-yet-just-around-the-corner description of the hows and whys of totalitarian power. A dramatic, illuminating read."
+1,"George, Stick to Non-Fiction","This is the second time I've been forced to read this book for aclass, and I have to ask, ""What's the point?"" Maybe if you live in a country that's a monarchy, this book's worth reading, but this is *America*, ok? The whole reason we live in a democracy is so that we the people don't have to worry about things like this. ""Brave New World"" played up the science fiction aspect of it's ""futuristic"" setting ,and I thought that book worked much better. Orwell's lecturing on politics was ok one time around (""Animal Farm""), but this book gets so bogged down in a million issues that just don't matter (""double-speak?"" Who cares how people choose to talk-- we should be able to talk to each other however we want) and gets lost. If you want to read Orwell when he actual has something to say, try ""The Road to Wigan Pier,"" which acutally is enlightening, not this preachy homily of something that never happened. It's 2000. 1984 was a bad movie with Michael J. Fox."
+1,Only read this if you like getting depressed.,"This is a good example of the fact that pessimistic and shocking books often receive rave criticism while dynamically optimistic books are dubbed ""unrealistic""... NO further comment."
+1,A redundant book of philosophy and vericose vains,"While embarking on this ""classic,"" don't expect to find yourself absorbed in a magnificant tale. 1984 is a redundant novel with unnecessary tangents and pages of contradicting philosophy. ...and must we really keep reading in full detail the horror and disgust of Winston's vericose veins?!"
+1,"The Political Paranoids' ""Gospel of Orwell""","Orwell is one of the most overrated novelists of this century. He's nothing more nor less than a second-rate hack who profiteered by preying on the worst fears of modern man. Today, his book is the modern bible of the paranoid disgruntled white male and other conspiracy nutcases. Yet another fairy tale, albeit a grown-up one, warns us to LOOK OUT for that proverbial boogy man--Big Brother, in this case, being the latest in a long line of aliases he goes under. Perhaps Orwell's ""Newspeak"" should include these additions: ""Propaganda is Truth""; ""Truth is Absolute""; ""Freedom springs from Fear""; ""Extremism is Virtue."" This book has never made anyone stop to think, but, instead, to fear and hate one more faceless abstraction. Contemporary paranoia gets a much more powerful portrayal in the works of Thomas Pynchon, such as ""The Crying of Lot 49."" At least IT has the virtue of being well written."
+1,not good,"Cannot say that I enjoyed reading this book, because I did not approve of a lot of the things the author included. However, I did find some of the main points interesting to create a story. But definitely not the type of good book to read, nor would I recommend it."
+1,poor,"This book's reputation as a classic reveals less about the book than it does about the shallowness and mediocrity of many book critics. It is crude, heavy-handed, superficial propaganda."
+1,A little too slow,"I found 1984 to be an intriguing book. The plot of the book was interesting. How the author went about telling the story was too slow for me. I found it hard to pay attention while reading it. Throughout the entire book there were bits of intereseting parts followed by several paragraphs of, what i found to be, random information. I though it was a great plot but the storyline wasn't to my liking."
+2,A old classic that is still pertinent now,This is the second time I have read this book. The first was for school. I enjoyed it more this time because of the things I did appreciate the first time.
+2,1984,"Love the book, very appropriate for the time we live in. It arrived in the condition described."
+2,A Modern Classic,1984 is a great read but not a compelling one. It can be a little hard going at times. The characters are a little frustrating thus making it a little annoying to read. Still it is a great classic and well worth persuing to the end.
+1,Big Brother Lives,"Amazon offered 1984 for its Kindle E-book reader, but then the electronic version's publisher decided it didn't want to make the book available that way. So Amazon deleted the book from the Kindles of customers who had already purchased it and credited their accounts. A small problem: what about annotations people had made on the book for their term papers? A big problem: what if I buy a book by a liberal and Amazon decides they only like books by conservatives, so they delete the book from my player? This is a despicable action, and I will be boycotting Amazon until they publicly change their policy. There are plenty of places to buy books online."
+1,"thing plot, boring read","Having grown up in the former Soviet Union, as soon as I started reading the book, I could tell immediately where Orwell drew his inspiration, as well as most details of peoples' existence. Reading the book was like re-visiting my childhood, as well as refreshing my mother's and grandmother's stories of the soviet life in the 1950's, all the brainwashings, terrible living conditions, propaganda, people disappearing in the middle of the night, etc. Basically, Orwell took soviet reality of that era, and then took it a few notches up, and then twisted it some. Art imitates life, so to speak. I'm not sure why everyone credits Orwell's imagination, then. Either way, the book is extremely boring, the plot is almost non-existent, nothing is really going on, the [unlikely] love affair took half-the book to unfold, and it wasn't even worth it."
+2,Very powerful!,There are few books that I reference as much as this one. Almost every aspect of the homogenization of culture and individualism is realized in this book. You can not discuss world politics without reading this book. Just read the darn book!
+2,Better than most,"The author has come very close to predicting the future, but we still have a long way to go.A very interesting story built around the future. Although 1984 has come and gone, the future of cameras watching our every move is very possible.As the war in Kosovo proved, some tactics are not just fiction."
+2,Timeless,"I recall the flurry of TV and print documentaries that appeared in 1984, all striving to answer the question ""How close are we?"" I thought that generally they missed the point.Yes, Orwell's classic was ostensibly about Totalitarianism, but on a deeper level, it is all about control. 'He who controls the past, controls the present' is Orwell's brilliant insight. And, as such, his thesis is applicable to an astonishlingly wide variety of modern situations.How do ... religious leaders get their followers to blindly accept everything they say? Simple application of doublethink, though policing and control of information. How do modern conglomerates get away with collecting and selling your personal information? Tell you that its all for your own protection, that's how.1984 is a brilliant, timeless book. It explores the strange quirks of human psychology that make it inevitable that we will always be controlled. And, to this day, it still sounds a prescient warning."
+2,One of my favortie novels ever!,"This book had a profound effect on me. It showed me how all thought is subjective, and showed me the fear of a totalitarian society. If you ever have the time of day, please read this book. And remember, two and two makes five..."
+1,It was a very good description of life during anti-social ti,It was a very good description of life during anti-social time
+1,DON'T READ THIS BOOK,"i give this book one star i had to read it for class and i know it's suposed to be a ""classic"" but god itis awful. first of all its NOTHING like the future is probly going to turn out. second of all every one says the aurthor george orwell is so trippy and wierd but i think he's just trying to cover up for the fact that HE CAN'T WRITE. please george do us all a faver and stop writing books."
+1,this is the worst book i have ever read!!!!*-,"1984 is the worst book I have ever read. I would advise anyone who is thinking about reading this book to reconcider! George Orwell is not a bad writer, however, this book he does not do evry well on, as some of his others. Prehaps he was getting old and lost his touch. Animal Farm was okay, but 1984 was horrible. It took him forever, it seemed like, to get into the accual book. If someone were to take out all of the useless part of 1984, it would be half as long. Why would he wirte so much about nothing? I havent ever meet someone who could wirte such a boring book about the goverment. I have meet many people who have loved this book, but i dispised it. I am not at all intrested in the goverment. This may be part of the reason that I didnt like it. I would advise you not to read this book."
+2,2 MORE ORWELL PROPHECIES CAME TRUE IN 2008,"His forecast (in 1948) that over-efficiency of machines would eventually undo supply and demand economics came true in Fall 2008 when it suddenly became apparent there are too many car companies producing too many cars. With not enough wars to take up the slack every manufacturing job is now under threat. In Oceania FEAR of competing economies (and terrorists) paralyses the confidence and asperations of the middle-class (the Outer Party).None of which concerns members of the Inner Party. Not as once surmized politicians or dictators but the BANKING ELITE. As faceless bankers can make or break the fortunes of billions of proles around the globe it is they who have assumed the mantle of unlimited uncontrollable POWER.Can there now be any doubt, with the disintegration of General Motors, his prognosis that machines would lead to social unrest rather than increase communal wealth was finally proven 100% correct - 60 years later - in 2008?"
+2,True Prediction,On of the best and prophetic novels ever written about the descent into dehumanizing socialism.
+2,"great book, but not much action","This book does a great job describing the society and people in it, but if you're reading it for the great action scenes, you might want to look elsewhere. This book is considered a classic for a reason. It actually makes the reader think and contemplate the future of our society compared to the one in the book. So if you're in the mood for a good sc-fi read, I would suggest reading this."
+2,very critical but this is the best book ive ever read,people are complaing about the plot but i found this book extremely entertaining and i cannot look at the world or listen to the news the same way. Read the dictionary of newspeak terms at the end and you wont be as depressed when you are done (still not a happy ending but atleast big brother falls)
+2,More Relavent Now than Ever,"Anyone who is interested in the nature of power and manipulation of the masses should read this book. Despite the fact that it was orriginaly an inditement against Stalinism, it is still relevant in 21st century America.The nature of the ""War on Terror"" could have been taken dirrectly from the book, in places word for word. The story provides facinating insight into the way that reasonably inteligent people can chose to behave in irrational ways in the name of partiatism and loyalty."
+2,Everyone Must Read This,"My brother isn't a person who reads so when he proudly told me he finished 1984, and that I MUST read it, I decided to try it.I was caught up in this book very quickly and I found myself reading it at work. I couldn't put it down. The story is frightening, especially when you think about some of our current issues such as ""Homeland Security"", and the new measures the government is taking to ""protect"" us. Given the current situation in this country I think it is essential to read 1984. This book has made me rethink somethings."
+2,Dark and Bold,"1984 is written in the style of the ""negative utopia."" It is a dark vision of a future society in which personal freedom has been destroyed and in which a small group have established dictatorial control over the many. It was written mainly as a warning against authoritarianism and totalitarianism.....not just the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, but also against the totalitarianism of the mind that is currently evolving in capitalist culture as well. Orwell was a socialist. This is only relevant to counter those who say that Orwell was criticizing socialism. He most certainly was not...socialists stand for personal freedom and economic democracy.This is a very well written book with a good plot. Orwell's vision was a clear one and a danger that has not entirely been eliminated today."
+2,Read it!,Why are you sitting there? Get up and read this book. It may show you how human you really are...
+2,Really Good Book,"1984 was a good book to read. The interesting part of the book was the interworkings of the government with Big Brother and the five minute hate that they include themselves in. Also I liked the characters of Winston and Juila. Both of their stories were amazing and there seceret life together. The bad part of the book is that it got complicated sometimes with the back story of the government. With Goldsteins book on his view of government, it gets to the point where you get bored. Also the characters of O'Brian and Big Brother get annoying. Sometimes I just wanted them to disappear. Overall the book was good but it also had moments of greatness that could hold my attention and keep me riveted. However, parts of the book lacked that spark that kept me coming back for more."
+2,The Greatest Love Story of Our Time.,1984 is a social commentary on history and the appalling state of public policy and society generally told through a love story that resonates with a deep familiarity for all modern readers.
+2,A work of genius that provides warning,"1984 is one of the best novels ever written in English. The dismal world of the ""future"" presented here is beyond belief but also seems within reach. Although it may seem to be a warning against communism (some of the elements are found in A Darkness at Noon - a true critique of the pogroms of Stalin), it is in fact a warning against excess that can occur in any government system.The foreward by T. Pynchon provides some insights, especially about the last chapter on newspeak, but be warned that it does provide spoilers."
+2,so far so good...,i'm reading this book in my english class right now and i'm actually not even done... i'll admit in the beginning it was pretty slow and kind of boring but we're almost done with it now and i really like it.. i'm not too into reading or anything and it's pretty hard for me to find a book i like... i guess what i'm saying is that it's a good book and people should read it :)
+2,scariest forshadow,"a personification of the human spirit. after reading of the living death portrayed by the author, i realized that the man sentenced to life enprisonment has liberties unbound. to conceive the perils of this novel, is to enjoy life."
+2,More thrilling than any Steven King book!!,People always talk about books that they can't put down and 1984 is defenitly one of those books. You really feel scared for Winston throughout the entire story. It made me cringe all the times where he was sneaking around. The only thing that made it unrealistic to me was how sex and love were eliminated totally from the party. It goes against human nature. Was everybody tortured like Winston in the party to make them this way? Anyway it was a great book that makes you think
+2,Great Classic Everyone Should Read,"Orwell's classic about Big Brother that will really keep you thinking. I read in High School and then again recently. Although 1984 is long past, the ideas put forth in this book shadow a darker image of what America could become that will make you think.Great classic! Go read it."
+2,History repeats itself,"George Orwell is right. He has always been right and will always be right. This novel, 1984, shows a scary, terror-filled world where everyone is a potential enemy. Before 9/11 this stood as an important piece of British 20th Century fiction; now it is a must read for all because it is hard to know where the fiction ends and the ""true"" narrative begins."
+2,"Not just a ""Political"" Novel","As Orwell's 1984 is conventionally viewed as a ""political"" novel, it's value lies more in the deeper psychological meaning the book conveys, as Erich Fromm eloquently expounds in his afterword. More in this respect can the book be viewed as meaningful across both time and nation. It definitely is not just a novel for the disgruntled paranoids in our time and country as the political point of view might have it. As Fromm basically explains, the book is fundamentally an expression of the ""deepest alienation in the minds of organizational man"". In light of that, you might say that Dilbert lovers would appreciate the book."
+2,Prophetic and Frightening,Orwell was a prophet. He introduced such words into our vocabulary as 'newspeak' and 'thoughtcrime' which have forever changed the way we look at government. No one who hasn't read 1984 can truly call themselves politically literate.
+2,Still a very good story,"1984 was for me the most interesting book I've read in 2000. Though the book is written in a time in which the political spectrum in the world was totally different, this book still has a high warning rate for everybody who is thinking that freedom, or better said, being free, is something that is well assured nowadays. The treath of being dominated by 'things', and not , is with the continuing rise of the technological influence in modern society still a great treath. Besides, we already have a Big Brother. The TV-program with the same name, which started in my home country, is now conquering the world. As if this program doesn't demonstrate the fact that we are about to loose our knowledge for making ethical decisions. 1984 is still a warning for everybody, and therefore highly recommendable."
+2,1984 - Frighteningly Realistic,"George Orwell's horrific representation of Oceania, a world power and dominating force throughout the story, is a frighteningly realistic presentation of how governments work. Orwell displays the common theme of disinformation (called ""doublethink"")used by government powers. Although 1984 has come and passed, the idea that governments can gain totalitarian control through complacent, uniterested citizens is not far from present conditions. 1984 is an excellent read, filled with wondrous insight for everyone."
+2,Good Read as Both Sci-Fi and Analysis of Society,"This is one of those books that you here so much about before you have a chance to read it. It makes you seem to think that you know what to expect from cover to cover. You are flat out wrong. Yes, with an overbearing government and a subversive hero this work had me riveted and unable to put it down until I had read it twice. The book can also be likened to a modern day example of Machiacelli's ""Prince"" and had definite anarcho/commune supporting undertones. One of the members of the Inner Party takes the time to explain in detail how a political group can stay in power. The surreptitious ""Book"" explains all there is to know about class struggle and how to eliminate it. Fantastic as both a political and as a literary work."
+2,Instant paranoia!,1984 is a classic and rightfully so! It does not matter that the year has come and passed without such a world but there are subtelties that resemble such a world. In the wake of recent events the atmosphere (in the U.S.) is begining to strikingly resemble some of the aspects of Orwell's nightmarish world.
+2,"Depressing, but enlightening.","As an American, I enjoy freedoms that are alien to the majority of the world. If this had any effect on my life, it made me appreciate where and how I live my life. The book itself was very well written and entertaining. The beginning of the book was depressing to the point where I didn't want to read it, but as I progressed, I started to enjoy it. It was very difficult to emphasize with Winston because I cannot imagine the world he lives in. As I reflect on the book as a whole, I realize that it was more than worth my time to read. Every person who reads this book gets something different out of it, but I can guarentee if you read with interest you will get something out of it."
+2,Ain't the future scary?,"THe Party dominate all aspects of life and Big Brother is everywhere with cameras and microphones. Winston Smith is the central character whose diary gives him away along with his affair with Julia. Both are brainwashed into thinking The Party is always right, despite evidence to the contary and Winston ends up staing his love for Big Brother- the ""victory over himself"". O'Brien is Winston's nemesis in breaking him down and is a most interesting characther. ..."
+2,Time to think,"George Orwell is a master of the English language, his superb style of writing and the intensity of the story is sustained throughout.The novel covers a timeless issue. Orwell attempts to shock us with the extremities that exist in a totalitarian society whose ultimate purpose is to obtain power. Perhaps these issues, as mentioned in the afterthought, are relevant in areas apart from totalitarianism. Perhaps capitalism is also a class distinction where money is representative of power.These and other issues are covered, proving Orwell's brilliant writing genius."
+2,Fantastic,"Never has a book made me think so much and yet be absolutely terrified for the future. Ending is very bleak and gives one the impression that all hope is lost, but I still highly recommend it."
+2,One of 20th Century's Greatest,"This book contains supreme beauty and the worst ugliness. One of the greatest works of the 20th century, one all should have a go at."
+2,2008 is 1984,"""It's a beautiful thing the destruction of words"" This appelation coming out of the mouth of a character Syme seems strange for any author to intone, tantamount to writer's heresy. In a way, this whole book was about heresy, 'thoughtcrime' towards the regime which ruled Airstrip One. This book will be able to teach a lot about politics in the modern day. The only place where it really strays is at Orwell's atheistic uterances. Otherwise a great read."
+2,Great book,"If you're politically inclined, you'll love this novel about Oceania. Though this book is fiction, you'll find more similarities with your life than you thought possible. The symbolism is great and should be a must-read for any high school student in a high school civics course."
+2,The dark world of the future,"After reading 1984 it is easy to see why it is a classic. George Orwell's predictions are a dark and terrifying world that captures the reader and forces them on. The stories told is one that may yet come to pass. The things he predicts have in some cases already been implemented in some areas of the world. I found the book to be a somewhat difficult read, so don't expect to breeze through it. All in all I rate it a 5 out of 5."
+2,Go to the real source,"This is a great book. Because it has been unsuccessfully re-written many times by lesser minds people suggest this as the source. However, the book ""We"" by Eugene Zamatin, an exiled Russian (like Nabokov, or Dostoyevsky), came first is even more powerful. I believe that it is out of print (at least the english translation), but if there is enough interest in it that could be rectified. Also, now more than ever the theme of governmental control is very relevant."
+2,1984 - Fascinating and Terrifying (Doublethink at work!),"This book is a work of genius. It is so much more than science fiction. In fact, it's bleak vision of the world is scary because of its plausibility. It is so completely credible and convincing. It is brilliant philosophy, masterful thriller, and love story all at the same time.There is enough explanation about the plot of the book in other reviews, so I'll spare you. This book captured me completely. Read this book if you like thought provoking literature."
+2,Amazing,"Orwell was a pioneer in this form of literature. His insight into a ""possible"" future held more accuracy than I'm sure even he imagined.The book is a struggle of man vs. ministry. How far will the few in positions of power go to improve their personal ideals in the guise of overall social improvement?I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys dark themes. The ending had me in tears."
+2,if it was a prediction...,"If this book represents Orwell's circa 1948 prediction of 1984, he wasn't exactly right, but he wasn't completely wrong either. Some have argued that we now live in a pseudofascist state in the modern United States, in large part thanks to another George. I'm sure Orwell's book was profoundly influenced by the historical context of his own life, especially WWII. It's certainly a very well written book, with vivid imagery and several memorable scenes. The movie version with John Hurt is also very well orchestrated. Author ofAdjust Your Brain: A Practical Theory for Maximizing Mental Health."
+2,a classic,"This is a timeless book that seems more true with each passing year. Despite being written by Orwell in the 40s, this classic novel is still relevant. Instead of the Ministry of Information, we have the TSA and other government authorities telling us things we know not to be true. Orwell was a prophet when it came to predicting how governments would try to keep control of information. Fortunately for us, there is no ""memory hole"" down which inconvenient facts can disappear - we have the Internet and the free flow of information. As Orwell wrote in his book, the story of our age is one of government against the individual. 1984 is a great cautionary tale and a prescient warning to all who love liberty, to be on guard against tyranny."
+2,NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR,"A very well written piece of literature for its time. In light of the current state of affairs, it is rather frightening. It was a good read in High School and an even better fread today."
+2,Some classics are over-rated. This is not one of them.,"Some books you read you enjoy and forget and then there are books that stick with you for the rest of your life. I can honestly say this is probably one of the most important books written in human history. One of the reasons is that it is an almost recognizably real dystopian world eerily close to the one we live in. This book is a stark warning of what we could become; what unchecked government erosion of liberty can eventually lead to.If you read this, you'll read the news in a different way.In the end, you'll love Big Brother."
+2,Nineteen Ninety Nine,"This book is as powerful as it was when it was written. The universality of literature in this book is evident. It clearly shows the effects of totalitarianism and a loss of human spirit; this novel shows it almost as well as Anthony Burgess's ""A Clockwork Orange"", which holds the best novel of all time in my esteem"
+2,"allthough it shows the extreme, it shows a possilbe truth","This book describes an extreme situation of what totalitarianism can lead to. But I think that's just the power of the book; because the state, as talked about in the book,is an extreme example, but I think that extremes show the real danger of something; it makes you more aware of a situation (a state form, a social question etc.) than a report based on real facts does. therefore you also shouldn't take this book for real, but you should take parts of this books and compare them to reality. and by doing so you'll find a lot of things that form, as described in the book, dangers in present day society also. this book actually shows all what totalitarianism can lead to, and therefore enables you to see the danger of it"
+2,"Great Book, Couldn't Put It Down!!!","Orwell portrays a great image of a utopian sociaty, although the part in the story where Winston is reading ""the book"" is rather boring and takes a while to read. Overall I would suggest reading it as soon as you can."
+2,Wow,"My class could do this for an extra credit grad and I am glad about that. This book is frightening realistic. The technology in this is possibly and some of its here, the government has come and gone in a lesser degree, and the issues faced are here. If someone with enough brains and had a hated enemy of the people, this government may come. The story is very believable and is a must read for casual and serious readers alike."
+2,Doubleplusgood!,"Wow! I read this after reading ""Animal Farm"" and found it fascinating. It's amazing that a book written so long ago could so vividly portray an author's prediction of how the world would be in 1984. Slightly scary, when you think of how Communism did take control of an empire. George Orwell's ""1984"" is a classic that should always be remembered."
+2,"Still poignant after 64 years...Newspeak, Big Brother, and Orwell","This novel can be read from the left side or the right side of the political spectrum because the overarching horror of the totalitarian state presented by Orwell here is told to us in an honest and forthright manner. Orwell's narrative retains its relevance because we still seem to go through phases where the freedoms of the enlightenment are challenged from many angles. Whether you read Big Brother as Joseph Stalin or Sam Walton and The Party as being representative of a fascist or communistic authoritarian State, the ""truth"" of this novel, that liberty, personal freedom, and the freedom to speak and be understood are ideals that should be treasured and protected in practice. As long as there are human beings who wish to control and eradicate the humanity of others, 1984 will remain a novel worth reading."
+1,Kindle Edition is a very sloppy copy/paste,"The Kindle Edition of 1984 is incredibly sloppy. There are some blatant typos I'm surprised weren't noticed by editors, but the real slap in the face is when there are page numbers (from the print edition) in the middle of sentences that someone didn't bother removing when they copy/pasted the book from whatever was on file."
+2,Thank our lucky stars government isn't like that...yet.,"Orwell creates a frightening picture of how easy it is to manipulate human minds using extreme nationalism, unification from a common enemy, misplaced love, and the love of hating things. Readers ask themselves ""WHY? Why do these people let themselves be subjected to such mind control?"" Really it's all the people know. Somehow to them it makes perfect sense that the past doesn't exist. Scary. One of the best books I've ever read"
+2,A masterpiece!,"I found 1984 to be a fascinating and realistic portrayal of human nature. Orwell's insight into the nature of governments is amazing and enlightening. He has this detached, slightly pessimistic attitude toward human nature that I love. He is so frank about man's selfishness and greed -- not only as it relates to the governments in 1984, but also to the rebels like Winston who, in the end, care only for themselves. There are no glamorous heroes in 1984 just as there are any in real life. Orwell has stripped man of all glory and glamour and shown him in an honest, if unflattering, light.I was also very impressed with Orwell's thoroughness. He described the society, the history and, most of all, the language of the futuristic Oceania in such detail. 1984 is truly a masterpiece."
+2,"The best book you should read, but don't in High School","Across the country there is a travesty going on. High School teachers are requiring students to read Animal Farm by George Orwell. By the same author there is a much finer example of satire and the multiple levels Orwell attached to each of his books. Nineteen Eighty-Four is simply one of the best books written this century. It approaches a subject matter, Communism, attacks it and then inadvertantly exposes a greater meaning and truth, the essence of freedom. Orwell meant 1984 to be an attack on Russia and what would happen if Stalin and Lenin won. It trascended that and became a handbook for freedom. If anyone doesn't come out a Libertarian after reading this book, they didn't read it close enough. One of the many books that will be on classic reading lists for centuries to come."
+2,"This book is great, but terrifying.","After I read this book, I was so disturbed that I couldn't concentrate on my homework. Since I could do nothing else, I thought about the book. I realized how lucky we are that we live in a society with privacy, fairness, and freedom. I though it was inhuman when the man in jail (I'm not saying who) was proud of his daughter for turning him in after hearing him mutter in his sleep against the Party. This is the least of the inhuman things that happen. I really am able to apreciate our living in a free society. I hope others can too."
+2,An Ordaniary man and his response during a Revolution,"This was a wonderful book where the main character, Winston Smith is compelled to speak out aganist Big Brother and the end result is exactly what any one of us would have done. A lot of people I know hated the ending, but I think the ending makes the book. It shows the way that we as humans really do respond in situations like that. Absolutley incredible. This is one of the best books I have ever read."
+2,Mrs. man Vanen's Review of Nineteen Eighty-Four,"After being a smart English teacher for 41 years in Venice, I've reached the conclusion that Nineteen Eighty-Four is a vivid satire on the Russian Revolution. I read this book on the Supreme 747 PowerJet on my way to Australia. Despite being disturbed several times by male-stewardesses, I was able to tell that this was a fantastic book. It is unfortunate that this book caused the writer years of sickness and was bedridden for the remainder of his life. And that I was not included in his will. read this book!Judas man Vanen"
+2,Sheer Brilliance!!!!!!!,"Orwell's 1984 is certainly one of the greatest novels ever written. It is more than the socio-political commentary, on which many other reviewers have focused on solely, but has an enchanting love story weaved seemlessly in to it. I apologise for my 'flowery' style, but I can not speak highly enough of this novel. It is also written to think about, not just to read. I read a review which stated that the novel had a sad ending. Once you have read the book, ask yourself 'When is Winston at his most happy?'. That is the books contradiction, and its achievement."
+2,I liked this book.,"This was a good book. I just finished reading it for a tenth grade English class and it was good. It was kinda boring at first, but I liked it. I would recommend it to my friends."
+2,This Book gives you Insight of Human Mind,This book tells us about how one person's Total thinking can be altered by means of a simple tool called Torture.
+2,I love this book!,"Twisted view of a future world, even more creepy looking at it from a time 20 years after this imaginary future... it is interesting to compare and contrast this book with reality..."
+2,"My ""1984"" Review","I think that the book ""1984"", written by George Orwell was a book that raised many questions. It was a book about a man fighting for his rights only to fine out he had to give in a bit. ""1984"" was a book that captured me into its story and I couldn't stop reading. I highly recommend this book to someone looking for a challenge and a well written book!"
+1,"Slow, Boring, and Depressing","I was depressed for a week after I finished completing this novel. The torture that the protagonist endures is just too much to digest. I can only be thankful that this terrifying vision hasn't come to fruition...yet.Oddly enough, as I was trying to finish the final 100 pages of this book, I began reading ""The Partner"", which also has the main character endure series of torture to get him to crack."
+1,review for 1984,I read george orwells book 1984. I didnt really like this book due to the fact it was a total negative outlook throughout the whole book. His prediction of the future was a little to far fetched for me. That book wasnt really my style. I can see this book being liked by many people so I would recommend it due to the fact everyone has different opinions. This book being such a negative outlook of the future just wasnt what i wanted to read about.
+1,An unrealistic book that dosen't make sense,"I think that this book is a bad book. Not only is it unrealistic, but also a boring book. Orwell has an imaginative mind, I must say, but thuis book talks about 1949, when he published it when there were such things as totalitarism. How could he know it would still be the exact same thing in 1984? This book also has strange events. The author skipped around too many times. At one sentence, he would be in the appartment in Winston's home, and without telling a reason for it, he would be some where else. The book is also boring. There is not enough action and suspense to make the reader willing to read it."
+1,The Most Boring Book I Ever Read,I think 1984 is not very interesting. The words are difficult. I had no clue what was really going on. It would be less boring if it was shorter and broken down so it would be easier to understand. You might like this book if you are interested in predicting the future and you can read lots of difficult words and know what they mean. Keep your dictionary close!
+2,great purchase,"great book, great presentation, first time i bought something for kindle. really please so far. looking forward to new titles and new features for kindle."
+2,Read this book!,"I really can't give this novel any less than five stars. I read it every year and find something new, something often horrifyingly accurate in whatever political climate you're in. READ IT!"
+2,A classic,"Chilling especially given how powerful the media has become in our current society. Orwell was brilliant, and in this book, he is able to identify the critical elements of a democratic society that we often just take for granted."
+1,"This book is old, gross looking. cover page is torn","This book is old, gross looking. cover page is torn..the condition is definitely NOT GOOD..Got this book for $4...It's not worth more than 25 cents for sure."
+1,A Good Book but Not the Best!!,"This book is essentially the same as ""The Brave New World"" but expressed in a totally different way. Somehow, I like the ""The Brave New World"" better. It gave me a totally different view."
+1,"Review of this digital download, not of the material, merely the presentation and the first version downloaded but removed.","Ok, just where to begin. First this digital download version is a joke. Someone did not format correctly. Each line is either double or triple spaced, even if you change font. Why stop there? Why not put a word per page?I would like to return the digital download, but can not find a phone number to speak with someone. Or a mechanism to return it.1984 is a good read. Content is good, presentation, not so much."
+2,"Genious, Peo-ple!",have you read? Its the book everyone is reading now. It shows what its like to live in a totalagrarian society like Nazi Germany or W. U.S.
+2,I read this book 10 years ago...,"I read this book back in high school, thinking ""Well, it's a classic. One of those books I SHOULD read."" I was right. There are so many things I have not forgotten about this book, and given that it's been that long ago, it's amazing.I think that we all know how the story goes. Government censorship, Big Brother is douple plus un good. No books or writing. So on and so forth. Authoritarian, totalitarian, dictatorship. Not sure what exactly the government would fall under; not a big government/history buff.This is one of those books I am truly happy to have read. There's constant references to this in media, pop culture, etc. It's just an important piece of literature. I think every single person who cares about their own intelligence should read this book. You just HAVE TO! Nuff said."
+1,1984,"1984 is a very creative and well written book, Winston Smith the main character who is an insignifacant member or the ruling party in London in the nation of Oceania. Everywhere he goes he is video taped by cameras of the so called ""Big Brother"" party. This books talks about Winston on how he thinks what the ""Big Brother"" does is unfair. I enjoyed reading this book, it was very creative and well written. It makes me appreciate what I have in life. I also woundn't like the situation that Wiston is put by being watch all the time. I reccommend this book to people who are willing to sit threw some boring parts and who love science fiction. Overall it was a good book, but I don't think Iam ever going to want to read this book again."
+1,monotony,"Attempting to read this book is worse than watching the grass grow. At least the grass will become something you enjoy. The title and plotline of the story intrigued me to read it. Don't get me wrong, if well-written, this storyline could be very interesting. But even after just ten pages, the only thought going through my mind was ""When will this guy shut up and tell the story???"" The plot comes in a distant second to the narrator's monotone, seemingly unending monologue. If I could withstand this, I believe I would have enjoyed it. But forgive me for not having that kind of patience for hundreds of pages."
+1,CONFUSING!!!,"I READ THE BOOK ""1984"" BY GEORGE ORWELL. tHE BOOK WAS ABOUT A GUY NAMED WINSTON WHO FOUND A DIARY AND WROTE HIS FEELING IN IT WHICH WAS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. I THOUGHT THE BOOK WAS RATHER BORING AND CONFUSING TO READ. I DIDNT UNDERSTAND MOST OF THE THINGS HE WAS TALKING ABOUT. WHEN READING THE BOOK I SUGGEST THAT YOU PAY CLOSE ATTENTION SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT COMPLETELY AND WONT BE CONFUSED."
+1,George Go Home,"George had a good idea, I'll give him that, otherwise the book fell short. Very short. For me the book took a downword turn during the time where Winston started having a love affair with some girl. This girl latter became a thought police inforcer, which surprised me none. I found the book to be a bore of a read and very predictable. My advise to all of you fair readers is to steer clear of this vile book. You will live longer because of it."
+1,I think this book is horrible,I have never read a bigger piece of garbage in my entire life. For the people who read and enjoyed this book...GET A LIFE!
+1,Big Brother is Watching!,"George Orwell's book 1984 is a wonderful book set in England's future if WW II never stopped. The main character in the book, Winston, is an ordinary worker at a regular office in England. The catch is he can remember the past some what. In England's future it is ruled by an all knowing man named Big Brother of BB in new speak (the language of oceania earlier called England).Once Winston realizes this chick named Julia likes him he and she start secretively dating which is against the rules of the party. Winston finally realizes what is going on with society and BB. Winston and his girlfriend finally get the nerve and take a chance and join the resistance against the party. In the end it doesn't turn out how he expects it to be but was inevitable.The book was a great read and a good use of time. I personally think big brother is the man. Even though it was a school assignment to read it was great."
+1,Garbage and other phrases...,"Give me a break. The writing was lousy, the concepts and ideas were questionable...sorry, but one star is pushing this book.Orwell underestimated the human animal and its tenacity in the face of oppression...his complete and utter takeover of society w/ ""Big Brother"" just wouldn't last, even if it could happen.People have oral histories...ones you cannot erradicate...just ask various peoples around the world who survived oppression despite attempts at stopping their stories and changing their cultures.Let Orwell's work die as a curiosity..."
+2,Timeless and Enduring Social Commentary,"Orwell's tale of a society where not only behaviour, but also thought is controlled, seems to grow ever more relevant as the years pass and new technologies of surveillance emerge. 1984's concept of `Big Brother' has passed into everyday use, and the `telescreens' used not just to broadcast, but to watch people, increasingly appear throughout the real-world society in the form of surveillance cameras. Whilst the totalitarian governments of `Oceania, Eastasia and Eurasia' depicted by Orwell may seem to have passed (in the majority), his general sense of helplessness, as expressed through both the protagonist Winston, and the oppressive atmosphere, is as relevant today as during the years of the Cold War. A timeless and enduring tale that will remain relevant and controversial well into the future, despite being set in the past."
+2,1984,This is yet another book that is difficult to put down. There are a few sections that you have to trudge through but it is entirely worth it. This is a very thought provoking novel and is beautifully written.
+2,Must Read,"1984 has come and left, some may say that this book has lost its importance after the collapse of communism. I think that if we want to keep our freedom than we need to pay attention to the politicians we elect and the agencies that they are suppose to regulate. The important point about 1984 is that if you don't pay attention 1984 can always become a reality. Need to listen to some of the people running for the top spot in this country and you can see them building their own ministry of truth.R HemingwayPast Twilight"
+2,Hackneyed but prophetic,"The power of Orwell's writing comes from the ideas expressed therein, not from the characterization or the quality of the writing. Orwell's characters in this novel are crafted of the finest cardboard, the writing is crafted of the finest of didactic lead, but the ideas therein are important -- because they are prophetic of what 2004 could be, and what 2003 may be becoming, if the current leadership of our country has its way."
+2,Required Reading for every intelectual and all others!,"Walter Cronkite said that this story has ..""a power that seems to grow rather than lessen with the passage of time.""This story is even more relevant today than it ever was. If you want to understand today's events and where we might be going- READ THIS BOOK! Any thinking person will see the relevance, all of those less cerebral should still take the time and either read or listen to the audio verion of this story.I simply cannot emphasize enough how vital a part of your personal library this book should become."
+2,Thought-provoking,"If you have not read this, I strongly recommend it ... ESPECIALLY if you are like me, and somehow ""escaped"" having this assigned to you either in high school or in college, but have always wondered what the hype was all about.Too many times today, you will hear this book discarded as a bunch of prophesies that were way off -- e.g., that in the year 1984 there would be computers and ""telescreens"" that would all but read our minds; that ""Big Brother"" would always be watching us. Many, I'm sure, feel that since this is NOT the case today, that Orwell and his book were / are a wast of time.As for me, the more I read this, the more I see how the overall concept of ""Big Brother"" -- i.e., how information is ""cleansed"" to ""protect"" us; how we are teaching technology itself to out-smart, or at least, stay one step ahead of us -- IS, in fact, all-too-real in our lives today!In any case, very intriguing!"
+2,21st century reading,It was interesting to read this book again in 2006. It is fascinating to read this book and then analysis and compare the different governments in today's world.
+2,Big Brother is watching you!!!,"1984 is about a man named Winston Smith and the totalitarian society he lives in. Winston becomes a free thinker in a society where the Thought Police will kill for doing such criminal acts. He starts to rebel against Big Brother in ways that I couldnt even believe (writing in a diary, having sex, purchasing certain items at a store). Winston's journey is a scary one from beginning to end. Part three is especially creepy. I know that this story is very extream, but it is kinda crazy how it describes things that happen in our world today."
+2,Where the dystopia begins,I'm a first time reader of 1984 and am in love. I can't believe that it didn't show up in my reading list before now! I have been a long time fan of dystopia and am so excited to have read finally a founding book of the genre.I was absolutely enthralled. It has been a while since a book has grabbed me like this. To say I'd recommend this book is a gross understatement. If you've been holding off on reading this stop holding off!!
+2,"Great book, skip intro, expensive ebook","Loved the book. But if you read it, skip the intro! It is extremely spoiling for the plot, it annoys me that it wasn't put at the end. After reading a couple of spoilers I skipped it. Similarly, it annoys me that the ebook is the most expensive option.Other than that I find this an epic book, a must read."
+2,Be Aware! This is where our government is headed,"It is a world very much like ours today - no privacy, ignorance of the world and wars around us, everyone conforming to be no different than ones neighbor, and government only telling the public what they want them to know.Open your eyes and read this warning to what very well could become true if we do not change."
+2,Big Brother in the back door!,"Well here we are in 2000, the year 1984 just a memory. Our fears of Orwell's book being a prophecy fully abated.Like most people I first read this book in school. Like most people I came away with the idea that the collectors of information will end up like Big Brother. I too cried '1984' when the government tried to collect even more info on us.Shortly after Princess Diana's death, though, I read this book for a second time. I then realized that we have been looking for 'Big Brother' in all the wrong places. Big Brother isn't the collector of information, he is the controller of information. Who controls information today? The media. Compare Princess Diana's life to Winston's.Very good book. Well worth reading again as an informed adult. At least that is this proles opinion."
+2,Required reading in these fictitious times,"No novel seems to be more relevant these days than George Orwell's 1984. While the year has passed the ideas of trickery and deception by the government still exist. Oceania could easily be the United States and Big Brother could be any one of the three letter orginizations in the US. No there arent telescreens everywhere, but thanks to the deceptivly titled ""Patriot Act"" Orwells nightmare is eerily closer to reality than ever before. Read this book. Period."
+2,1984,"1984 by George Orwell is a story of a totalitarian government and a man living under its power. Winston, the main character, struggles to fight the ruling outer party, even though his works for them changing historical documents to fit the parties needs. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys conspiracy stories. The only negative thing I can say about this book is it becomes slow in some parts, but over all it is a great read."
+2,"A frightening tale of an enslaved, socialist future","1984 is frightening. 1984 is thought-provoking. 1984 is a literary masterpiece, warning society of a possible future that would more or less end meaning in life. There's little more I can say. Just read the book for yourself; it's what I call required reading."
+2,"Oh, god, please...","Dear ""reader from Mt. Pleasant, MI"":What on earth are you talking about? You think Orwell actually wrote 1984 because he was mad at the world? Christ, you make it sound like 1984 is the work of a nihilist. 1984 is a dark satire of totalitarian governments. No, the Soviet Union was not as bad as Oceania, but a satire is supposed to exaggerate.The novel has a perfectly legitimate political purpose, and has nothing to do with Orwell being mad at the rest of the world. You clearly didn't understand much about the book at all.As for why I liked it, most of it has been said already. It offers great insight into human nature and politics. Plus it's very well written. It is also probably the most immediately interesting and intriguing books I've read."
+2,Chilling tale of anti-utopian England,"I won't say that Orwell was ahead of his time, because 1984 came and went without any domineering governments popping up, but this is still a brilliant book. It follows the life of Winston Smith, who edits history to serve ""the Party"" and its needs. THe Party controls every aspect in peoples' lives, watching and listening as much as possible. Nonetheless, Winston begins a love affair with a co-worker, knowing only too well the ramifications of doing so. 1984 also provides some interesting insights about how weak memory when compared to facts, or what everybosy says are facts. A true classic of 20th Century Literature."
+2,Fine book to read,"Even if some people disagree with me, I will say this is one of the best books you can read. Everyone must read this book, it has the power to change your beliefs about the world.1984 goes deep to show you what the world COULD be like if a ruling party did all the right things to gain complete control over the populace. Your daily life monitored continuously, no rights to show individuality or freedom of speech, and constant fear of being whiped clean off the world if you did anything not in accordance with the Party, also known as Big Brother.I sure hope something like this doesn't happen to us any time soon, not until I build my rocket ship to go to Mars and live in a cave.I would certainly recommend this book to you, for only 300 pages it is some good reading."
+2,Not just cheap propaganda!,"I've read the book and found not only fun in it, but also deepness and complex political explanations. It is not only propaganda against communism, cause as everybody knows Orwell, in fact, liked communism ideals. It shows how individualism is smashed in a totalitarian society. I also recomend the animation movie AntZ. As many have seen it is not meant for kids..."
+2,Perfect.,"Just three words; scary, depressing and wonderful. Definetely the best fiction about the future that i've read . Even better than Huxley's 'Brave new world'. I now start to feel afraid about the future. I now start to wonder if there are big brothers, ""ministry of peace""s , shortly ""OCEANIA""s waiting for us in the future?War can never be peace. Whatever type of future it is.1984 is the best novel I've ever read."
+2,doubleplusgood,"it moved me to tears and no book has ever done that, it was very deep. very scary because its pluasable"
+2,"Delicious, quenched all my political hunger!!!",Well I read this book in the following reasons. TO learn about more in socialism and communisms differences and to learn a different point of view. I guess this book applies to every different reader something different because it holds many values and the values can be undestood from many ways. In simple quotes many things were hidden to find out them was like a puzzle for every reader I guess. I thing this was a book that I really liked to read and also I would like to share my ideas with other readers of this book and other readers of books related to this topic.
+2,A book that deserves thought,"When I try to think of my reaction to this book, it goes beyond enthusiam. In fact, at first, I was speachless after reading the last sentence; the build-up was so intense that I actually thought that I was reading a historical account of the human experience. For those of you who haven't read the afterword by Erich Fromm, I highly recommend you do. He provides a much needed explanation for Orwell. This book offers a very important vision, one that needs due evaluation. If you read this account of the future, you must read Huxley's Brave New World, as he offers an alternative."
+2,"excellent, well written and ver realistic",i thought it described well the possibilties of the power of the govbernment if we the people do notstnad up against the oppression the are providing.
+2,"Fascinating, but...","I'm glad I read this book. It was a fascinating read on the complexities of strict government control. But the story is really more than about government, and it's strict control over the populace. It's about the psychology of humans and living in a society with limited personal freedoms.What I struggled with was the persistent inner-monologue. This book is written like most 20th century literature and is loaded with the protagonist basically thinking/talking to himself for long periods of time, which, to me, can be quite boring and hard to read.Maybe it's because my generation and I'm not used to such writing styles. Most movies and books these days have more action, more conversation and less inner-monologue. Good or bad, that's the way it is.Otherwise, this lived up to hype and icon status that it is known for."
+2,You wanna be suicidal?,"Orwell tells a story about Winston Smith, a man living in the utopian world of 1984! The book deals with his struggles, and eventually, the story's end is so depressing that in the end, you may want to commit suicide or take up liquor. BEWARE"
+1,Depressing,"Why do they make high school kids, whose lives are already fraught with uncertainty and uneasiness, read such depressing books? I suppose back in the 1950""s this was a fresh new picture of totalitarianism, but today pick up any newspaper and you see this story all over our modern world. It's not that I think Orwell isn't relevant, it's just that I think high school English teachers could do a little research, find books that are well-written, expand horizons, but that lift people up, not depress them. Maybe books that would help kids, at their vulnerable age, to laugh, become wiser, and look at others with more compassion. ""Cold Sassy Tree"" comes to mind. Something with warmth, humor and wisdom, rather than bleakness."
+2,A Grim Orwell,"This is such a grim, frightening and scary book by George Orwell. Set in 1984, it depicts a horrible society where Big Brother (the government) is always watching and you can be punished for ""thought crimes."" There is no freedom at all, and it is just a really punishing and strict society. Winston Smith tries to rebel against the government, and meets two people, Julia, a young woman who hands him a note reading, ""I love you"" and O'Brien, a mysterious man at his workplace. One of these people betrays him, and, against his own instincts, he betrays the other.This is a pretty engaging and suspenseful book, though like I said, it was quite grim, and I think I preferred Animal Farm, as it was more effective in terms of the point Orwell was trying to make and was not quite so grim. However, still a good book.*You can read all of my reviews at my blog, novareviews.blogspot.com*"
+2,Right in the feels,"George Orwell's oft referenced 1984 is a strikingly visual and visceral portrayal of life under a completely effective totalitarian regime. Orwell's use of adjectives to create a dank, despairing mood is beyond astonishing; I don't think I've ever read anything which approaches its power. He seems to criticize a government which resembles Nazi Germany in many ways, though I don't know exactly what he was aiming his literary ire at. Overall, an emotionally stabbing book which refuses to allow the reader any positive feelings toward powerful governments."
+2,The classic privacy horror story,"Nineteen Eighty-Four remains the popular watchword for invasion of privacy fifty years after its publication. The novel can be read as a warning against the malign personalization that could be possible with a systematic technological attack on privacy. `The worst thing in the world,' says the hero's torturer, `varies from individual to individual.' The evil state in 1984 sought to control mindspace and to dictate identity to its subjects. ``The command of the old despotisms was ``thou shalt not''. The command of the totalitarianisms was ``Thou shalt''. Our command is: ``*Thou art*.''"
+2,A mind altering book.,"This has to one of the best books i have ever read. It shows us what the world would be like if governments obtained complete power over the populace. It makes one think, and if you are not ready for how it makes you think then you may find it long and boring. Give it a chance though, you'll be rewarded."
+2,Big Brother is Watching Yo' Ass,"WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH. I am unable to adequately describe to you here how utterly amazing (also horrifying, nightmarish, grim, cold, and bleak) this book is. If you feel that you're capable of transcending to a new level of intellectual awareness and intelligence, then you're ready for this book. People who read this book that aren't ready for this transition will find the experience unfulfilling."
+2,A very critical view of a very possible future,"Everyone knows the story of Big Brother sybolizing the communist movement in the USSR in the 1940's, but this book is far more than that. Towards the end of the book, where other people has refeered to as boring, there is a very deep section on the human mind and our understanding of the things happening around us. This is clearly one of the greatest pieces of lititure ever written."
+2,Timeless Future Fiction,"As gripping and wrenching now as it was on my first reading in 1972. For old film buffs there is a black and white production with Richard Burton and Fred Hurt. Also excellent. A modern dystopian tale available on Amazon, ""Transfer"", by Jerry Furland, portrays a new tyranny not unlike Orwell's in it's ubiquity. ""Transfer"" is stunninglyfrsh and topical. Like Orwell, Furland's impact is a mirror of the reader, hated or loved, but never hohum. Check it out. But hit Animal Farm before you leave Orwell:)"
+2,Thought-provoking and at times chilling,"Many have heard allusions to Big Brother through television or movies. Many have heard that they should read this book because it's a classic, or because of the amazing predictions from 1949 about life in the future. Everyone should read this book.If you read it hoping to find action, or hoping to find a tie to the world as we know it, you most likely won't comprehend the actual meaning of the words. You'll be most successful if you consider what we have today compared to what we had when Orwell wrote the book in 1949. Think of how much the world has changed, and how far there is left to go.Read this book, and every chapter think of the relationship to everyday life. This isn't a book that should be skimmed. Think of the implications of Orwell's predictions. Realize that it could happen.Is it a novel, or is it possible? Are we starting to live in Orwell's world?"
+2,Frighteningly close to the truth,"For a fascinating read, pick your favorite (yeah, right) business theory book about corporate culture and read it side-by-side with Orwell's masterpiece. The shifting truths, shameless propaganda and mindless work that drones like Winston Smith are subjected to illustrate the dark underside of corporate America that have resulted in the scandals of the early 21st centruy, including the likes of Enron, Tyco and others.Hell, if they served gin at work, the similarities would be complete for many workers.While Orwell is a pessimist, and sees nothing but a bottomless abyss, the careful reader can see glimmers of hope in the tired institutions of freedom of speech, and the press.Orwell's 1984 is as fascinating to read in the 21st century as it was when I read it for the first time in 1984."
+2,Is this Bush and Ahmadinejad's playbook?,"I never read Orwell in school for some reason and I am glad I waited. I can't believe this was written in the late 40's. O'Brien's descriptions of seeking power for power's sake and the mutability of truth and history have never been more applicable to current events. Reading this book now, you really start to feel like this must be on Karl Rove's desk."
+2,This book will make you think,"Perhaps the description will seem turgid and tiresome as you read 1984, but in retrospect it will have been to your great advantage to have read of this negative utopia. Regarding the one reviewer who gave this book one star -- please, actually pay attention before you write another review, and get your facts straight. Julia wasn't in the Thought Police. Why don't you go back to English class, and after you've mastered ""Green Eggs & Ham"" try Orwell again. Thank you."
+2,Both excellent and important,"Orwell's 1984 is the best reason for people to read. It demonstrates clearly and horrifically what can happen to an uneducated society that allows itself to be controlled due to it's own fear of initiative. Anyone who asks me why I read is automatically referred to this book, which is as important now as it was when it was written."
+2,Orwells dark but good book,"George Orwell's, ""1984"", is a classic and detailed adventure that will leave you asking for more. The story is set in London where Winston, the main character, works for big brother. But he soon finds himself questioning Big Brother and how he works.For a while Winston tried to blend in with the crowd and not really stand out. But when Winston starts to remember his childhood, he begins to question Big Brother. Winston soon finds himself wondering what life was like before big brother. But unless he takes a real chance, he has no way of changing anything.One flaw I found with the book was its detail. I like a lot of detail, but this book overdid it. I would soon found myself thinking about other things and not the book."
+1,1984,"1984,by Georgee Orwell,is not fun to eat although cheese is. The book itself is uninterestring and the text is plain like water. Some parts of the book are ok but the rest is lame. The things it talks about can be related to the events that are going on today and events that have happened. It shows how totalitarianism works and how it feels to always be watched. So in some sense it is educational but I would certainly not choose this book to read if i wasn't forced like in this situation. All of my friends that read this book said the same thing, ""Boring!"" Students that are into more action and adventure will not enjoy this book."
+1,"Fun, but historically innacurate","Unlike Mr Orwell apparently, I can actually remember 1984 and believe you me some of his recollections of the era are well off the mark. There were no such things as Memory Holes, was no such country as Eurasia and Big Brother did not hit our screens until 1999. I also find it staggering that there was no mention of Rubiks Cubes or the film Spies Like Us. On the other hand I did approve of some of the stricter measures bought in to promote sensible behaviour in the office which were advocated in this book."
+1,BORING,This book had a good warning about futur totalitarian government but it was way too wordy. I had too much description and was really boring at the beginging that it took me a while to get through it. The love affair was discusting and the torture and Winston's viens were discusting and horrifying..Thats it
+1,boring,"This is a boring polemic that provides absolutely no insight into actually existing models of state repression. In any case, everybody's moved over to the American model, so Orwell's scrawlings would do well to stick around on their crusty little island."
+1,BOOK IS NOT FOR KIDS TEENS WELL ANYBODY,"Okay all this book was about was random sex, the destruction of human nature, and the ending of all morales. However I must admit that Orwell had a prphetic sense when it camr to the idea of being watched constantly by the government. This book lacked a decent plot as well. THS BOOK SHOULD NOT BE READ UNLESS YOU LOVE THE DESTRCTION OF THE WONDERFUL HUMAN NATURE GOD CREATED."
+1,Cleverly imaginative yet unbearingly boring,"As a summer reading assignment, I was assigned this book to read and appreciated Orwell's sense of imagination. I reccomend this novel to anyone who is interested in the world of make believe. People who appreciate descriptive writing will certainly enjoy reading this novel. However, this novel will probably not appeal to people who enjoy novels that tell stories. I found the novel extremely boring because it is all about Orwell's vision of an unstable society, it does not give the reader the desire to read on."
+1,I've never thought about the affects of a book quite so much,"Personally, I enjoy novels in which I can relax. 1984 let me do anything but that. Not only is the book overly detailed, but quite borring. Unless it's assigned, I wouldn't suggest it."
+1,I just couldn't get into it.,"This is a very well written book, I just had trouble understanding it. The begining wasn't too bad, but the more I read the less I enjoyed it."
+1,School Book review,"I read the book 1984 by George Orwell for my book report in school. This is a book targeted for an older audience than an eighth grader. Its main theme, I believe, is that we cannot let our government have too much power. The government is controlling the peoples' lives with a fist as tight as possible. If we allowed them to do this, we will fall into dispair. All in all, I didn't care for this book all too much. It was all kind of above my head. It used ""Newspeak,"" past experiences, and things that just didn't make any sense to to me. I understand that most people really enjoyed this book. Maybe when I get older I will uderstand it more."
+2,Big Brother,I don't think I can say anymore about this than hundreds of other readers have already mentioned. It's a classic and rightfully so. But will Big Brother eventually take over our lives? You be the judge.
+2,Crazy to think about,"There is a lot of information and insinuations in this book - so many that I will definitely have to read it over and look deeper into Orwell's meanings. Most of it I did pick up on though and I must say that I love the story as much as I love Orwell's intentions with this book. Much more graphic of a novel than I first expected, and humorous at the most unexpected times, I know now why this is a classic novel."
+2,Great!(:,The book was a little slow being delivered but no problems! It also came in better condition than I was expecting! (:
+2,Most important book of the 20th century,"Firstly this is a fantastic book and a fantastic read. At times brilliantly lurid and erotic and at other times completely bleek and depressing. At all times it is however engaging to the point of being one of those cant-put-down type books.Secondly this book is just as important as Hayek's Road to Serfdom. Although Hayek's treatise rightly or wrongly (and I would tend towards the latter) skewed economic thinking towards the economic rationalist line so favoured by the Friedmanites, it was 1984 that put the fear of god into people who care little for economics. It has helped shape the world that we live in today.As a side note, the final part of Simon Schama's History of Britain is a look at The Two Winstons. Namely Churchill and Orwell through the main character of this book. It is an excellent exploration of the two men and really gives an idea about who they were and what they really stood for."
+1,"Great Book, Inumerable Glaring Errors","I love this book, it was a great read.However, there are simply too many mistakes, misspellings, etc in this version. This is the very worst edition of any book I have ever read. I started highlighting the mistakes on my kindle, but there were just too many and I gave up.Add to that that the chapters are not marked, and there is no proper index.If you do buy this horrible edition, be prepared to read around an obvious error every other page or so.Some examples include:""There were four others oil the committee""""And they would sit round die table""Bottom Line: I want my money back."
+2,Not for the simple minded and/or immature,"A certain mental maturity is needed to appreciate this book. It is useless to prescribe it to silly bobby-socksers whose minds and interests can't go beyond TV shows about spoiled teenagers and/or Most-Popular-Boy-on-Whatyamacallit-School-Team. Go back to your Barbies, nitwits: you'll never be able TO READ."
+2,Looking at a future that is now past,"I greatly enjoyed this audio book, partly because the narrator's vocal gifts brought alive the various characters and thier accents. I also enjoyed revisitng a book that I had read long ago, in the earlry years of my life. I now was able to see more clearly the fears inspired by the Communist party in post-war Eastern Europe and China, and how those events inspired Orwell's writing of this book and the reactions of his audience."
+2,Wonderful Work.,"Richard Brown's voice is perfect for 1984 - a novel about a distopia. I listened to this while driving to work in my car. This is a very deep, thoughtful novel to begin with. It is made so real by a good actor. I highly recommend this."
+2,One of the greatest books ever,"I literally continuously read this book for about nine months. I would finish the book in only a few days, but I absolutely loved it. I just started over and kept reading it and re-reading it. This is one of those books where the plot got better every time and even knowing the ending did not dampen the suspense. I thought this book is one of the greatest of its class ever. Orwell is a true master."
+2,"1984 is based on ""We"" by Jevgenij Samjatin","1984 On september the 6.th someone said that Orwell never read, and therefore was not inspired by ""We"". That is not true. I have got a rewiew of ""we"" that Orwell wrote in 1947. Besides, I have read a danish translation of Samjatins novel, and there are loads of parralels. But still I regard 1984 as one of the greatest, and most visionary, novels of modern times."
+2,Frighting............,"A frighting look at how the future could turn out. A world where Independent thought is a crime, because it is not sactioned by the goverment. A world where Big Brother is always right, because there is no way to prove it is wrong. A world where your kids may turn you in for being an Enemy of the State, simply because you said the words ""Down with Big Brother"". A protrait of a world that could very easily become our own unless we do everything in our power to fight it. Those who believe that Big Brother could never happen, will most likely be the first ones into Room 101. Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin both once said ""Those who give up Freedom for Security, will not have, niether do they deserve, either."" 1984 is a perfect description of a society that gave up their freedom hoping for safety. Instead, they lost both, trading in the criminal in the streets, for criminals in the Halls of Government, and in essence, the innocent have become the criminals."
+2,"Imagine the image of a boot stamping a human face, forever..","Nineteen Eighty Four offers a harrowing glimpse into the totalitarian state. Previous posters are correct that Orwell NEVER intended his novel to be an indictment against Communism. After all, Orwell himself fought against the Franco Regime during the Spanish Civil War - on the side of the Republicans AND Socialists. I would like to respond to a certain (British) poster thus: The individual reads and relates his interpretation of a novel/philosophy to the modern situation in which he/she finds him/herself. This would inevitably lead some to relate Nineteen Eight Four to a modern totalitarian society based upon the personality cult, e.g., North Korea (Kim jong Il, Our Dear Leader)."
+2,A book of prophecy about America,"Someone gave me a used copy of this book when I was very young, and it sat on my bookshelf for many years before I read it. Although I found its ""science fiction"" setting to be engaging, it wasn't until my later years as an adult in the U.S. that I began to appreciate Orwell's foresight into the political future of our country.I am sure it would be controversial to conclude that we are now living under the watchful eye of Big Brother, but having read this book, I consistently do a ""double-take"" when I observe the evolving cultural and legal climate in our country. Our mainstream media may not admit that the ""thought police"" exist, but thanks to Orwell, I find myself always looking over my shoulder!"
+2,a classic,i have read this book over and over. it never bores meno matter what stage of life i am at the book reflects the times we live inpoliticians never change and always practice the art of deception.people seem to become more and more like sheep blindly following authority.if you have the above sentiments you will enjoy this book immensely
+2,"Literally Genius, Politically Mind-Provoking","The way Orwell suck you into the book is one of the most effective ways I've experienced. His metaphysical imagination of the last decade is frightening and mind-blowing at the same time. It makes us think of the world in the book, and inevitably compare it with ours. 1984 stands as one of my all-time favourite. And to the 15-year-old reader from USA who said that it's mundane, I have a word of advice for you. If you can't imbibe the message in the book, then you're just immature. Mind you, I'm 16."
+2,Great Symbolic and Incredibly Smart Book,Stephen Bradley: I first read this book and now Im 15 and I still haven't read another book. Every time I read it again I find another piece of clever symbolism. I would recommend this book to anyone! I am incredibly awed by the clever uses of English and symbolic meanings. For example I have been told that Gin was thought to be the downfall of the British Working Class. It would be a shallow understanding of the book to claim it as an anti-socalist book as Orwell (Eric Blair) obviously cared about the working class and was only against pretentous totalatarian states. I invite any like minded people to discuss the book with me. I apolagise for carless grammar and spelling (Im only 15 :) )
+1,"Great story, poor Kindle rendition","Nothing needs to be said about 1984 as a story - it's an excellent read.However, the publisher should be ashamed of the ""Kindle edition"" of this great novel. Page numbers (which mean nothing on a Kindle) frequently show up in the middle of sentences. It seems that the publisher scanned the paper text, ran it through some OCR software, and published the work without a human reviewing it for quality."
+2,"The truth is scary, isn't it?","I feel as though I should be shouting all the cheesy cliches: ""What a page-turner!"", ""I couldn't put it down!""; but I would hate to parallel such mindlessness with Orwell's pure genius. 1984 is an excellent story with familliar characters (the rebel, the romantic, etc.), but also much more. Orwell's accuracy surrouding both the government and the media is undeniably disturbing. This book and ""Brave New World"" have turned me on to a whole new genre of literature."
+2,a shattering ending to a rather slow book,"Though I consider this book a masterpiece I personally like ""Animal Farm"" better. The ending of 1984 is fantastic..shocking and all around genius...but before reaching that climax, one is exposed to a long and dreary relationship that is based more on hate of their surrounding then actual love. I wish Orwill had paid just a little more attention to the characters. They could have made the book go by a little faster. then again he was a conceptual writer and never really paid much attention to his charactes. Its the message that counts not the content...and the message is a warning about big government presented by BB himself."
+2,"A great book, makes you believe in how good a story can be","""Under the spreading chestnut tree I sold you and you sold me: There lie they, and here lie we Under the spreading chestnut tree."" 1984 is a powerful book about communism and one mans defiance against it. Imagine the world split up into three huge superstates which all are communist. The government controls your way of life, where you work, what you think, how to love, what your provisions will be, and everythiing in between. It is a stunning tale of passion and rebellion that ends with a BANG. A must read for anyone who loves a good story. BEWARE OF ROOM 101."
+2,Good if you stick with it,"At the mention of 1984, critics will prostrate worshipping Orwell's mastery of metaphors, readers will rejoice at his clarity, and soothsayer's will marvel at his prescience. 1984 has even spawned new english words like ""doublethink"" and ""newspeak"". And along with capri pants, it seems in fashion to like 1984. This praise is not meritless and Orwell did indite a great book; however, it didn't grab me the way other books have. For me a good beginning makes me stick with a book, and this is something 1984 lacks. The beginning is ponderous and confusing, and I debated giving up on the book numerous times, but I remembered all the adulatory reviews and decided to stick with it. I am glad I did because the story picks up and still maintains its themes. The beginning did tarnish my view of 1984 a little though and I was still cynical of the praise it receive; after my cynicism disperesed I realized the book did deserve the praise--if the reader can bear the beginning."
+2,on my shortest list of favorites,"Just to add my voice to the rest here. It's hard to overstate the combination of message, artistry, and foresight in this book."
+2,Devestating,"While the subject of this story intrigued me it also really disturbed me at the same time. I think it was an important read. Big Brother, here we are. I won't say you'll have fun from reading this book but I will say you will learn a thing or two about our world and where we are going."
+2,BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU!,"When I read this story, I was amazed. Though it's written 50 years ago, you can find some things that really exist in our time. Maybe not as terrible but terrible enough. This story is a vision on the future. A future that may come sooner that we expect. I recommend this book to every book lover, this one you can't miss, and remember: Big brother is watching you!"
+2,"george orwell, 1984","this is an amazing book. although it's non-fiction, it almost scares you into beleiving that you're living in their society. very thought-provoking, and very powerful. hard to believe that it was written so long ago."
+2,A true classic!,"Orwell does a fantastic job of showing the negative effects of a utopia. He shows how ""the party"" can take over everything. They can control you, and everyone can be the same. The individual person no longer exists. His realisism portrays true possibilities of what might occur. 2 thumbs up ! Go Lakers!"
+2,A book that gives me a new outlook on life,This book has changed my vision of natural human nature. I have found many events and characteristics of the Party to be preshadowings of organizations I see everyday. It also showed me how an evil administration can distroy a love that was so strong. This book is scary and too real.
+2,"If you read it years ago, try listening this time...","This review is for the unabridged audio book version read by Frank Muller. Just the fact that Muller is reading this book makes it worth listening to. But I encourage you to listen even if you read the book before. I read 1984 when I was in high school 30 years ago. I thought it was funny to read about the future predictions as we approached the end of the 1970's. I just finished listening to the audio version, and I now have a better appreciation for the true intent of the work. Orwell was not trying to predict the future. He was trying to show us the pitfalls of certain ways of thinking, of the dangers of taking the human drive for power to its logical conclusion. This is more a picture into the human soul than a prediction. In addition, listening to this work opened my eyes to the influence Orwell has had on more contemporary works, such as the movie The Matrix. Read it. You'll be glad you did."
+2,The ideas are more important than the literature,"This by now legendary work gave us the concepts doublespeak, thoughtcrime and Big Brother. It is the most important fictional work envisioning a totalitarian future, and warning against it. At the same time it is not a very convincing or moving fiction. Orwell had a one- dimensional quality in his creation of character, and it is very difficult to identify closely with or feel deeply about his characters in this work.Yet now that '1984' has come and gone without the disaster Orwell predicted it still holds our attention as one possible nightmare human future. As importantly it makes its own forceful statement against the kind of controlled, closed- minded world the Soviets, the Nazis, and now the Islamic Radical Fundamentalists would have us be imprisoned in."
+2,Hauntingly relevant,"This was an important book when it was written, and amazingly it is still very relevant today. When it was written, the world was facing the threat of global communism. Wells does an excellent job of attacking the flaws of communism while also focusing on the ways it would be expanded in the future. When you look at the technology we have now, you realize that this book was somewhat prophetic.This book was certainly not a call to action against communism however. It was more the product of frustration and hopelessness, and a warning to the reader. As such, the book is pretty depressing. The characters are trapped in their world and completely unable to change anything about it. Even when it looks like there may be hope, it is soon crushed by Big Brother. I don't want to ruin the book for anyone who is thinking of buying it, so I'll say no more. This is a great read for anyone who needs a reminder of how important and delicate our freedoms are."
+2,outstanding,"I first read this book 30 years ago and I was certain that it explained much in American politics at that time. As I read it today, I see that it still explains much of American politics, but, it also explains much of politics of nations throughout the world and is fully consistent with much of the more cynical writings of political philosophy over the years, such as Machievelli. This is a fantastic story that is VERY easy to read, get involved in, relate to the main character, and find oneself caught in the truth of versus the appearance of reality. Excellent!!! A+"
+1,"Maybe Big Brother will hate me, but...","I think this is one of the most overrated books I've ever read.The idea of it and the detail put into it is admirable, but it lacks that special 'something' that can make such serious/scary subject-matter hold my attention.I can understand the importance of the story, but Winston Smith wasn't a character I cared for or found any interest in whatsoever. And although the boook made me dislike Big Brother and The Party--the fact that the proles and even the disagreeing members of the Party didn't care enough to attempt an uprising meant that I really didn't care about any of them."
+1,doubleplusungood crimethinkers untruthful reviews,this morning at 235am dudes in ninja suits came into my house and stole my copy of this book. I was excited to read it before amazon.com stole it.
+1,to future ap worlld history students,"I honestly dont like this book its just not the type of stuff i like to read. So any of you that are thinking about reading this if your favorite book is the twilight series, eragon or the vampire diaries you probably wont like it either. I only read it because i had to."
+2,Rough paper edges,"A comment on the ""packaging"": Though the paper quality is nice, the book has rough cut edges, which for me makes the pages harder to turn. When flipping through, it's difficult to turn just one page at a time. Also, the print is a little hard to read; the font is Times style, and the thin parts of the font are much thinner than the thick parts, unusually so, making the letters harder to recognize."
+1,1984 is a classic that doesn't deserve to be.,"While regarded as a ""classic"" by some literary scholars, 1984 is devoid of nearly every element of classical literature. The fall of Communism has erased nearly every trace of relevance this book may once have had. Its warnings of the evils of totalitarianism were overly alarmist by even Cold War standards and are even more so today. The absence of strong, 3-D characters makes even a man vs. society theme seem sorely lacking in depth . The only redeeming quality of this book may lie in providing future readers with an McCarthyist view of the evils of communism from the standpoint of a conservative 50s faux intellectual. If you're looking for a deeper, better-written, and tremendously more entertaining book, try Orwell's Animal Farm. Even walking, talking farm animals seem realistic compared to 1984."
+1,It rings false.,The book has not much to say. It is just the common night-mares of its time. The contents can be discussed as a historical document.
+1,Rediculously boring and redundent,"""1984"" by George Orwell was extremely boring. The text was so long and unelaborate. I think that the text could have needed some more details and more drama. I have heard many good things about this book, but aparently I was dissapointed after reading this. I had expected the same great literary work as ""Animal Farm"" which I had loved and read many times in highschool. I was greatly dissapointed with the redundent and unecessary words. I would definitely not recommend this book to someone who likes drama and more elaborate text."
+1,"Orwellspeak, Sum Total Zero","George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is all catchphrases, Big Brother, Thought Police and Newspeak and it is absolutely rendered down to a zero summation, a monumental ode to nothingness, an ideologically streamlined state of unbelievable being.Chris Roberts(speak)"
+1,disappointed,i ordered orwells 1984 on may 27. my card was charged. i did not recieve book. where do i go for a refund? steve
+1,1984,"1984 is a very creative and well written book, Winston Smith the main character who is an insignifacant member of the ruling party in London in the nation of Oceania. Everywhere he goes he is video taped by cameras of the so called ""Big Brother"" party. This books talks about Winston on how he thinks what the ""Big Brother"" does is unfair. I enjoyed reading this book, it was very creative and well written. It makes me appreciate what I have in life. I also woundn't like the situation that Winston is put by being watch all the time. I reccommend this book to people who are willing to sit threw some boring parts and who love science fiction. Overall it was a good book, but I don't think Iam ever going to want to read this book again."
+2,A Must Read for Literary Fiction Fans,"Amazing. The intricacy of this world that George Orwell creates is fantastic and frightening. The themes of history, control, and technology sent my mind in a good thought-provoking buzz. Winston provides a wonderful central character who is seemingly broken yet somehow hopes still. The ending is depressing but fitting.I have only one issue with this novel. The relationship between Winston and Julia feels artificial and purely sexual. It feels as if Orwell was trying to express a love between them, but I didn't believe it.This novel is definitely worth a read. Again and again."
+2,Gives me chills,I don't think this story really needs my review. So many people have already said everything that needs to be said. All I can say is when I was done with reading this story I felt a trembling deep inside of myself that never fully went away. There is a terrible truth here that needs to be seen.
+1,Orwell....just a little too far out there for me.,"I thought George Orwell's 1984 was an ""ok"" book. I thought the book was just a little too far fetched for me. His prediction of 1984 was just so negative I found it really hard to get into it. It was difficult to read simply from lack of interest. I Think that this book may do wonders for other people though, it's just not really my style. For the most part I've always heard good things about this novel from other people. So just because I didn't think the book was that fantastic, don't let that stop you. I would advise you to read this book to see if Orwell's depiction of this strange negative utopia is for you."
+1,1984,"I read this book back in the '60's and seeing the events unfolding with the election of Obama, I wanted to see how much of Orwell's prediction are coming to fruition...starting with the BIG SCREEN TV's and now ""drones"" being used over American air space...scary!The book itself is rather slow reading (haven't finished)written in the 1st person with attention to details so very good for the imaginative mind. Still curious as to the outcome as I forgot the ending. More when completed.Would I recommend this book? depends, but not for everyone...I liked reading ""The Help"" better with the character interactions..."
+1,Book was not trimmed,The first copy of the book I received was not trimmed along the long side making it very difficult to turn the pages. I returned the book and received another one the next day (BTW Amazon's replacement policy is great and their customer service is awesome as well). The second copy of the book I received was also not trimmed along the long side. I was refunded for the book and purchased it elsewhere.
+1,bad service,really slow service..... took me almost 3 weeks. And the cover is different the one displayed so are the page numbers.
+2,Ageless classic,"I had seen the movie based on this book years ago. The book has as much meaning in this day and age as it did when it was written.I was captivated by how stark, dirty, dingy, and hopeless the main charcter's view of the world is, even when trying to rebell.I think it's a very insightful look into just where a society can go. Even one with the best of intentions. It's very applicable in this era."
+2,Orwell's Greatest Work!,"I have read everything Orwell has ever penned, even his essays, and this is by far his best piece of work. The efficiency of his prose, the imaginative use of language that has become part of our daily lexicon (how many times have you used the term ""Big Brother""?). This is truly a treasure and a novel that I read at least once a year."
+2,Thinking Book (Review written by Muad'Dib),"This is a really wierd book. In the beginning it starts out like any country in a war, but later it delves deeper. The world being controlled by three super-powers that (if you read to Goldstein's book) would supposedly, and I agree, would gain absolutly nothing from all this. The are simply trying to use excess junk. Anyways, Orwell did an amazing job on this book, creating several radically new ideas for the time, including creating Newspeak, Big Brother (which was the basis for the show ""Big Brother""), and, the worst, Thoughtcrime. Anyways, this is DEFINATELY not a childs book, so you should keep it out of the hands of anyone ignorant to the world. It makes you think of the present, and the future. If you like Orwell's books you'll LOVE Animal Farm."
+2,1984 defines our distrust for government,"The book is a fantastic read of Orwell's projection of a future in which three totalitarian governments (all equivalent) rule the earth. I would say the book has two sections, the story, which follows an Outer Party member's struggle to rebel, and philosophy, which is Big Brother's Manifesto (or, one could say, Goldstein's but really they are one and the same). The book puts the story on hold when Winston, the protagonist, reads the manifesto; I would say that there is flow problem with the abrupt nature of this switch. Certainly the Manifesto is endemic to the book and provides another perspective and history of the rise of Oceania, the state in which Winston lives."
+2,1984- More than just philospohy,"When you finish reading 1984, you don't know what to do with yourself for the next couple of hours. The themes of the novel are so thought provoking and powerful that it leaves you stupefied. However, the book is more than just a philosophical message. One of the reasons that Orwell's message is so powerful is because the characters are rich and the plot (forbidden love in a loveless world) is captivating. Not only did Orwell have some incredibly penetrating ideas, but he knew how to express them in a very well written story. 5 out of 5!"
+2,Captivating,"Although I used to read books all the time (mostly teen series like the Baby-Sitters Club), I rarely find one these days that I can stand to read for more than 10 minutes. A few, however, I have been unable to put down and one of those is 1984. This book compelles the reader to think, something so few people do today. It is incredibly frightening to think about living in such a tightly controlled society where one cannot even hold one's own opinions! To live without love and sex and opinions or emotion of any kind is truly terrifying. The book is so enthralling, I could not finish it the first 2 times I read it. Imagining the depths of the Ministry of Love and thinking about what would await me in my own personal Room 101 gave me nightmares. No other book has produced such an effect on me. It doesn't matter how accurate he was about communism or whether or not communism is really bad. The fact remains that it is a wonderfully written and incredibly creative piece of work."
+2,wow!!!!!!!!!!!,"this has got to be the greatest book i have ever read.it kept me in suspence to the very last.it can be taken on so many levels. the best thing about it is the ending, where unlike day of the triffids or any other contemperies,there is not one glimpse of hope which is better than ""they live happily ever after"" BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING!!!!!"
+2,"""Big Brother is watching you"" turns real","I read a article about Spycams in MLK Jr holiday. The neighborhood watch was using cameras to protect the neighbors somewhere in CA. Somewhere in the article says "" tracing George Orwell's 1984, 'BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU'. "" or something like that. Wow. I just can't believe a 1949 novel turns real in 1999, that's 50 years! If you don't know what I'm talking about.... that's because I'm just too exicted. What if a jail turns to a Room 101?"
+2,1984: The most brilliant political treatise ever written,"Brilliant, simply brilliant. I will resist the temptation to make my review the shortest one here by saying that I think that 1984, for all of its literary value must be regarded as one of the greatest literary works of all time. The way in which George Orwell composes his purposeful sentences makes us reminisce of the style of Daniel Defoe. Here is a book, similar to Brave New World and We which shows what we may be coming to. A definite read. I couldn't put it down for a moment."
+2,It was a good book with an unfortunate ending.,"The entire book was good up until the last chapter, at least in my opinion. Without giving out the ending, I didn't feel that Orwell used the characteristics of his character well. Maybe I'll need to re-read the book to understand the true meaning of the book because I didn't get it in my first try. However, the book was well put together overall with very strong characters and a strong plot. It's scary if ""Oceania"" ever became the world of today."
+1,Not such a hot book,"As is the custom of Barth, this book is informative but incredibly boring. The story of the Basseri is detailed and interesting but Barth has a style all his own and to say the least it is not engaging."
+2,A hilarious roller-coaster ride thru a mixed up life!,"I loved its candid, campy humor, madcap adventures, and sixties rebelliousness. Very stimulating reading! Fun!! Holly's adventures are priceless. It was great fun living the journey... Brian"
+2,Project Samuel,"I completely enjoyed this book. ""Dr Jack"" captured the current possibilities of cloning in his new book. It was hard to put it down, especially since I work in the biotechnology field. I especially love the ending (which I will not give away). You will just have to read it yourself."
+2,Spellbinding fantasy,"The premise of cloning from a living celebrity kept my interest all the way through. The author's love of baseball and it's heros is evident. I couldn't put it down, had to rush to the very satisfying finish. Looking forward to more from Polidoro."
+2,Timely SciFi,"With all the news of cloning humans lately, this book is timely, if not prescient. Jack Polidoro's scientific background and his expertise in reproductive biology show in this novel. His love of baseball is also evident. Jack has a writing style that keeps you turning the pages and will make the plot come alive."
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+1,I'm probably doing something wrong. =(,"I have yet to find a concealer that I am happy with. I have really dark under eye circles and this does camouflage them somewhat, but not how I had hoped. Instead of covering them, it seems to change their shade. Kind of like as if I were painting and rubbed white paint on a black spot, turning it grey. Get what I mean? It also looks really CAKEY! It could be because I have really dry skin, but not even with moisturizer + primer does it stop looking cakey.I'm returning this for my money back. That's primarily why I bought it here. I'm going to try Eve Pearl's salmon concealer in my shade, as well as Shiseido's concealer. Hopefully I'll find one I like."
+2,Hope seasons 5 and 6 come out soon,I love this show! I ordered seasons 5 and 6 in July of 2011. Maybe the DVDs will be out in 2013.
+2,Can someone tell me what season the Zorro episode is on?,"Could one of the Bob Newhart Show fans tell me what season the episode of Bob Hartley dresses as Zorro for a masquerade party,and ends up on the ledge of of a building is included on?Thank You."
+1,What to do to get Seaon 5 and 6,The rating is not for the show but for the delay. Why is it taking so long to get these seasons of one of the best TV shows of all time to DVD? What do we have to do? We want to all go about this in a legal way but it seems that we are being pushed to illegal means in order to obtain these shows. I'm sure I could get them from numerous vendors throughout Thailand. It would not surprise me if these two seasons are already available for download off the internet. But some of us want to spend our money legally. And thanks to Fox it seems like we may never be able to.
+1,Wait for a Better Release,"As someone that bought the first season of The Bob Newhart Show, I must say I was disappointed in the poor quality. I mean that while other series have character pictures and are one sided DVDs this set was two sided. There are still some channels broadcasting the series and even though they are the cut-up syndicated version, it was better than what I bought. Wait for someone responsible like Shout Factory to do it right.Try Hulu, it may be there."
+1,Great for native japanese speakers,"First I have to say I am disappointed that I ended up buying a Drama Audio CD instead of a OST. While I love the Karin Anime, spending the money on something I do not fully understand is a bit aggravating.All that aside, I'm sure the CD will be a treat to listen to. It unfortunately means my imagination will be in overdrive most of the time trying to create some semblance of what is happening.If you are a devoted Karin fan who likes collecting Japanese Audio Drama CDs, this is for you.If you're looking for the actual Background Music to the Karin series, you'll have to look elsewhere. You could start with www.play-asia.com. However, with Amazon.com always updating and changing, you may be able to find what you're looking for.Enjoy! ^_^"
+1,Chibi Vampire Review,This CD is not the music but a Drama CD. It basically has skits from the anime on it.Karin
+2,Great combination for camping...,I recently took this on my last camping trip. Realizing that the light would be more useful than the fan. Where I was camping the nights were cold and the fan was not necessary. What was useful was the light that gave me a bright led that helped keep my tent lit when getting ready for bed. When I did try out the fan I was impressed by the air that came thru. Although my experience is more with the light I would say this is a necessary purchase for anyone taking a camping trip.
+1,stan larano,"wish it had ac cord,batteries on high only last a few hours no good for my purpose,won't go overnight.......good for a few hours outdoors.......Wenzel LED Fan Light"
+1,Don't waste your money!!,"Wenzel is a good name, so I bought this fan based on their reputation! This fan is hurting their reputation, what a waste of plastic!! I agree with the other reviewer, you'll do better by fanning yourself."
+1,Weak compared to the competition,"Pros: Uses 6 AA batteries which gives it a long life (about 9 hours with NiMH rechargables) in a fairly compact size. I did not see the problems that others have reported with the light not turning off or shoddy construction.Cons: The breeze it produces is fairly weak and diffuse. It is also fairly noisy (from a rattle, not from the wind). I bought a 5"" O2 brand fan which is smaller, quieter and more effective. The O2 has the disadvantage (to me) of taking two D-size batteries but I was able to get a few hours out of it using AA batteries with up-sizing adapters. I thought the built-in light on the Wenzel would be nice but it seems that I usually don't want the fan and light pointing in the same direction. It would make more sense to have a separate light."
+1,"CRAPPY FAN, DECENT LIGHT....","I ordered this fan for a recent camping trip, and never got to use the fan. I had it set up at the foot of my inflatable mattress, and one of my kids tipped it over accidentally. The fan detached from it's base, and I wasn't going to perform surgery on it during my vacation. The light on it is pretty bright, and we did use it throughout the trip. I'm sure there are much better, more durable fans out there."
+2,great fan,I frequently attend scrapbook retreats and crops and am very hot natured - so I ordered this fan for those occassions and it is great and the light on the top of it is an added bonus
+1,A Real Disappointment,"This fan is a colossal waste of money - it's not worth the shipping cost, much less the purchase price. When the tent got hot, the poor performance of this fan was a real disappointment."
+1,Save your money!,"I ordered two of these fan/lights. I wanted them for the fan.With the first one, the light wouldn't turn off. I had to remove the batteries when not using the fan. With the second one, the batteries only lasted two-and-a-half hours. Six batteries should have lasted longer."
+1,It hardly puts out any air,I can't recommend this fan simply because the output is so weak it doesn't actually get any thing done. Well if i had to say some thing nice about it that would be it has a nice LED light in there. So in conclusion don't waste your money on this product get a better reviewed one instead.
+2,Ideal answer to a power outage,"This is the 2nd Wenzel LED Fan Light we have purchased from Amazon.My wife has severe asthma and during a spring power outage from a storm, the lack of air circulation bothered her until we remembered the first of these fans we had purchased earlier.We checked with Amazon for a second one and it arrived just in time to help us in a second power outage from a summer storm. Therefore I highly recommend these not only for camping, but for the type of emergency use we have experienced."
+2,Great Fan/Light,My husband took his LED Fan Light on RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) and was really impressed with and so were all of his friends. It withstood his tent blowing down and being ruined in a storm in the middle of the night.
+1,DON'T BUY,"This fan is junk! The high speed didn't work to start, the lights don't shut off completly, which drains the battery, now it doesn't work at all! This is all only after 1 day of use!"
+2,Good Gun case,"Pretty good gun case. I use it to hold 2 handguns and a kel-tec sub 2000(small rifle that folds in half). I can put all the guns on the top level then all the magazines and other items on the bottom level. Case closes tight and nothing moves around. The only bad is that the locks are useless, the key dose not fit well and it is hard to lock/unlock. I have just stopped using the lock, which would be a problem around children."
+1,pathetic,"Being a fan of Isabelle Huppert's work, I expected something more from this film. The only good thing about this film, as a matter of fact, was Huppert's performance of a woman coming undone. She lives her relatively closed (and closely monitored by her live-in mother) life as a piano teacher, and everything seems stern, put together (except for this bizarre relationship with her mother, who controls everything). And then Huppert's much-younger student begins to pursue her. By the time Huppert succumbs, she is unraveling. At the same time, the movie unravels with her."
+1,Pointless Movie!!,"I was sold when I saw how many ratings this proclaimed 5 star movie it had received but to my disappointment, it was just a waste of time and money. If you really want to see a good movie about a piano or pianist with a good story to it then I recommend ""The Piano"".This movie was somewhat sickening and pointless. There was no real good story behind the movie. Just 2 puzzling demented sicko's who's only purpose was to make you vomit and throw that movie away. I'd like to give a synopsis about the movie but the truth is, is that there's really no good plot to talk about a synopsis.Do yourself a favor and skip this movie. You'll save time and money. Not all 5 star movies have earned their stars."
+1,Movie sucks,This movie was crap. It boasts of a journey of submission and tale of D/s. It is boring and merely a poorly filmed interpretation of the lustful quest for dominantion.
+1,Save your money.,"I am a big fan of foreign movies. When I read read the reviews listed here, I decided to see this movie before buying the DVD. Thank goodness. The storyline was terrible."
+1,one of the worst Cannes winners,"That movie was soooo boring. An old teacher living together with her mum, whom she hates, very blunt loud dialogues between them, why does an independent self supporting lady stay there at all, ridiculous..I was very, very disappointed of actress Huppert's role, it was not her fault, that she had so little to do or say, eg in that scene on the public toilet.E. Jelinek's story was either not transported or is it really so far away from real life, or sex, or even perverse perversion?I did not even try to find out, too much time spent on that already. Sorry."
+1,The Worst Movie Of All Time,"This is the number one worst movie I have ever seen. I usually love French films and enjoy the unprudish and free attitude in most of them, but this one went too far. I wanted to leave the theatre, but I was too transfixed in horror to move. I gagged, I winced, I covered my eyes, but still I couldn't move. After the torture was finally over I felt shellshocked and needed to go home and watch The Lion King to recover. It was a glimpse into the world of a sad, demented, and twisted character that I did not need to see. There was no point to this movie and I felt that it existed purely for shock value with no lesson, point or true plot. If you value your time do not watch this movie."
+1,Are you kidding me?,"I watched this film a few years ago, and like The Secretary, it was a truly bad film. Sick and extremely disturbing, not to mention boring. I must've fell asleep 10 times while watching this film. I could've made a better movie. Not recommended."
+1,A real downer,"If you are looking for a french romantic film, this is not it! Wow, a real downer, and quite perverse. If you like true tragedies, then I think it would be a good film. The acting is quite good. At one point the main character tries to make love to her own mother. The whole movie was just too disturbing for me."
+2,From A Music Teacher!,"This film is outstanding, but I can't imagine the general public liking this movie. I'm in the classical music world and understand the music conservatory life. All the acting is wonderful. I would say not to watch this movie if you really don't know the music world and not like kinky stuff. I do understand why some people get bored with this. But to me I can really feel how my life would be over if my teacher put glass in my coat pocket to injure my hands so I'll never play again! That was the most terrible part for me to watch!Trust your own judgement. If you don't like the plot, the music is beautiful and they use great musicians."
+1,Not What I Expected Or Even Close,The acting was good for what it was. The opinion I have after watching it was the movie was someone's spoof of what BDSM was. The ending just left me with my mouth hanging open and shaking my head in wonderment.
+2,Classical music and sado-masochism...,"...who would have thought they could co-exist? This movie is criticized as being devoid of content, except for it's graphic sexual and violent content. I would disagree with this viewpoint. I think of it more as a study of mental illness. The film is highly unpredictable and very well made. I loved the music in the film as well. I personally didn't get the impression the filmmaker was attempting to make any broad-sweeping philosophical statements or moral pronouncements, as its critiques on this website are suggesting. Its simply a bizarre, somewhat disturbing movie that is very well made and interesting."
+1,Misses the Mark,"I have to disagree with other reviewers who have heaped praise and many stars on this movie which I found to be art house at it's least pleasing. You will have seen words like, dark, brooding, disturbing thrown around like confetti, when in truth the movie simply does not deliver. What leaves an sour taste in the mouth is not the disturbed main character, nor the semi graphic sexual scenes, but mainly a very very compelling film that ends abruptly, if not predictably leaving the viewer feeling cheated. Is it well made? yes - well acted? sure - but like so many of these ""critically acclaimed"" dramas it's missing one vital thing. Most stories have a beginning, middle and an end - and this just leaves you hanging after nearly two hours, saying ""What?"""
+1,Beyond Weirdness,"This subtitled film portrays the emotional deterioration and sexual perversions of an otherwise gifted and attractive professor of music. Includes scenes of mother-daughter incest, genital self-mutilation, suicide and recurrent sadomasochism. Despite all of this rarely seen pathology, this is very little excitement or entertainment value inherent in this film. Needless-to-say, a bit on the depressing side."
+1,Quite funny,"Deadly accurate too, especially the mother stuff. Incredible performances, but I'd rather curl up with the cat and watch 'Roman Holiday'. Life's too short to roll around in the John."
+1,repugnant at best,"Well-acted for the most part, it was a relief to turn this movie off. The tension and psychosis which built but never held interest, created empathy, or suspended self, finally erupted into a confusing condonning of rape. This is one of those ugly movies that defiles the consciousness of its viewers with no higher purpose - artistic or philosophic. Your time would be better spent watching lint form in the dryer."
+1,Pretentious bore,"Ok. So Isabelle Huppert was brave in doing some of the things she does in this. So what?The movie is a pretentious bore which never grabs the viewer. It's just a series of nasty and kinky scenes which ultimately go nowhere. The Isabelle Huppert character is a psychopath, but incredibly she is an uninteresting one.A truly disappointing movie."
+1,I think I'll go back and hide behind Clementi,"I adored this movie in that it dispelled the simulacra of gracious living with classical music. I hated this movie in the shallow way it demonized bdsm culture, much as Irreversible demonized gay men.I was suprised that a young carefree boy in love would suddenly turn judgemental when the object of his affections, his teacher no less, provided instructions for him to please her. I had difficulty making that leap. I was not surprised that a pianist, being a tactile creature, would chose manual engagement for arousal.I thought the scene where Huppert pulled that little box of personal delights from beneath her bed had the greatest amount of compassion and empathy in the film. It was heartbreaking to see how small her world truly was."
+2,Mostly quite good.,"The book has many very good points and suggestions for educators to deal with difficult parents. I bought two copies as gifts for colleagues who just started their careers as elementary school principals, and they liked it as well. As with most books regarding education topics, there are some things that are utopian, such as encouraging parents to contact you at home making relations so much better."
+2,Difficult Parents quality,"This text was in good shape, no bent pages, marks, etc. It also came quickly before I needed it for my class...and I'm based in China too. So was a good purchase overall!"
+1,Doen't fit to DCR-PC55,"This battery, NP-FA70, is not compatible with Sony DCR-PC55 camcorder. It won't fit into the camcorder. The battery DCR-PC55 uses is the NP-FA50.The information about the battery is misleading. It states that NP-FA70 is compatible with DCR-55, which is not correct. This battery is thicker than NP-FA50 and does not fit into DCR-55's battery bay."
+1,"It's not evil, it's just pretty boring","Giving Sarah a lift from Loch Ness to London, the TARDIS picks up a distress signal and the Doctor lands the ship on Zeta Minor, a planet on the very edge of the universe. On this planet, an expedition seeking a new energy source has lost all but one of its members.However, when the Morestran Empire rescue expedition arrives, the Doctor and Sarah are prime suspects as the mysterious killers. But the planet has a very large secret, one which threatens the whole universe...'The Planet of Evil' is one of those Doctor Who serials that so many people seem to love, but which leaves me cold (perhaps not a surprise, as it was written by Louis Marks, who also wrote 'Inferno', which falls into the same category. Novelisation hasn't greatly improved the story in my eyes, and deprives us of the wonderful Zeta Minor jungle set.If you like 'Inferno', you'll probably like this one far more than me."
+2,One Of My Wife's Favorites,"My wife really loves this movie, and I was happy to buy it for her for Valentine's Day. It seemed an appropriate gift, since the movie is essentially a love story. As I hoped, she loved it, along with the chocolates and mushy card. That said, in my opinion, Alec Guinness is completely unconvincing as an oriental, even though he is one of the most celebrated actors of all time. Couldn't they have found a real Chinese guy to play the part? But the cantankerous Rosalind Russell was perfect for her role, and played it to the hilt. I can't say I'm a fan of the movie, but because of my wife's love of it, it was a big hit at our house."
+1,Unbelievable,"This is a politically-correct Broadway play set to film. It fails utterly. Guinness is badly miscast, looking about as Japanese as, say, Robert Morley. Rosalind Russell is barely plausible as a Jewish mother. The movie lacks wit, humor, sophistication, action, and suspense. It's basically a soap opera with lots of preaching about the brotherhood of man (oops, humankind). It's no surprise to me that the film has not been released on DVD. No one needs to waste time like that. Put this one in your Turkey book."
+1,BUYERS BEWARE! BOOTLEG OFFERING,"This film has not been issued on DVD. This listing was created by a bootlegger, selling home-made copies."
+2,DON'T TOUCH MY MOUSTACHE,I love this movie! It is a tender and funny movie. Rosalind Russell (Mrs. Jacoby) shares her jewish traditions with a Japanese gentleman while in Japan. It is about how racism can be overcome by gentle understanding. How graceful times were. Truly a gem!
+1,Beware DVD-R copies,"This is the second time I have ordered a movie manufactured ""on demand"" in a DVD-R format from Amazon.com. My Sony DVD recorder/player is less than two years old. When I attempted to play each movie on the Sony, this message was displayed: ""Error. This disk cannot be played"". I have never had problems with movies that are manufactured directly by the studio so I assume that the middleman responsible for making these DVD-R copies is unreliable. Anyway, I am very disappointed."
+2,Finally on dvd,I have been waiting for this movie to hit dvd for years.I was surprised by the price .You can get this movie fromWarner Bros website for only $19.95.Why is Amazon making us by this dvd from a second party?When I get this dvd I will write a review.The wb website says this dvd has NOT been digitally remasteredfor this dvd.Hope this helps
+1,A Majority of One DVD-R movie,"If this was a professional DVD, it would not be made on a DVD-R disk. Instead it should be made on a dual layer DVD disk because it is over two hours. This DVD-R disk must therefore be less quality than standard play playback. Not good for High Definition flat screens, especially the larger size screens. By the way, this movie was broadcasted by Turner Classic Movies in letterboxed form. The TCM broadcast movie differed from the movie I had on prerecorded VHS tape. The TCM movie plot was better than what was on the VHS version. Also the TCM version was in widescreen and more sharp than the VHS version. The source of where this DVD version came from which you are selling is NOT provided and that is one more reason why I won't buy it. Sincerely, Rick Gershon.A Majority of One"
+2,A dear old friend,"Never mind that Alec Guinness plays a Japanese businessman. He does so well, you forget after awhile that he doesn't look Japanese.This film, which came out in the very early 60's I think, is based on a play by Leonard Spiegelgass. Some of the dialog by the daughter and son-in-law comes across as dated and stilted, but the performances by Guinness and Russell eclipse everything else, bringing to life a lovely story that reminds us that youth, despite its ""modernity,"" isn't wiser or smarter than experience and minds that are willing to change and grow.I'm so glad this film has finally been put on DVD."
+2,a majority of one,"I've loved this movie forever...watched my old VHS so much that it was beginning to look like a moth eaten rug!As 'Bertha' says [played by Rosiland Russell], ""It's like a Travel-log!""...a very interesting peek at the post-WWIIprocess of Japanese/American cultural assimilation as seen from the American perspective.Being a 'Trekkie' forever, too...see if you can 'spot' a young George Takei! And, Mr Takei reported in his marvelousAutobiography that Sir Alec Guinness had an awful Japanese 'accent'... to which I say = unless you're Japanese,you'll never know it....It's just great Guinness, great Russell, great Takei, other great character actors = a marvelous film!I decidid to 'treat' myself to a new movie...DVD this time...for many more years of enjoyment!"
+2,"""A Majority of one""","I have been a big fan of the movie ""A Majority of One"" for many years. I have a ""tape"" of the movie, but was thrilled when the movie came out on DVD. Rosalind Russell is superb. The interaction between Rosalind and Alec Guiness is extremely pleasurable to watch from the time they met on the ship to their relationship in Japan. The scenes with Rosalind dressed in the Japanese Kimono were priceless. The ending was extremely enjoyable leaving the audience to draw its own conclusion on where their relationship would go."
+2,A Majority Of One,This movie is a Classic! So Glad to have found it:) They just don't make movies like this any more.
+2,A Majority of One,"This movie is just wonderful. Very enlightening, entertaining and humorous. Helps people understand boundaries. I have watched it several times and so have some of my friends. Highly recommend."
+2,A Majority of One,This is one of my favorite movies. Rosalind Russell and Alex Guinness are just wonderful in it. Great movie!! I am so glad that is finally available on DVD. Thank you Amazon.
+2,Please someone stop me thinking that Green Thoughts is GREAT,"I found this cd through some random thrift shop pillaging and have been praising the heavens ever since. Green Thoughts is one of those albums that are so amazingly catchy and beautiful to the ears you have to listen to it on repeat ten-thousand times over.The tracks on Green Thoughts focus around heartache but despite their emo-esque titles (i.e. Drown In My Own Tears, Deep Black, If The Sun Dosen't Shine) its amazingly accessible 1987 vibe puts across more than just the loneliness of a relationship gone sour. Green Thoughts is The Car's with soul and and Elvis Costello with power chords.If you happen to be looking for an album with some beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics, Green Thoughts is where it's at. It really is incredible."
+2,Great band!,"Video killed the Radio Star. If this music came out in 1968, this band would have been a headline act. However in the MTV world, if your not pretty, you don't play. I recommend these guys to everyone."
+2,Variedad,"Bueno tener este album debido a su sonido peculiar, algunas de sus canciones hasta fueron programadas aca en la radio en Guanatos...es + el Kala (Rostros Ocultos) se encargó de hacer un cover el cual fue un exito en español - con los Smithreens nunca lo fue - (""Tiempo de Cambiar"" o ""Something New""). Saludos de neta. Mork"
+1,Somebody Gotta Put You Back Into Yo Place!,"This CD set is false advertising. On the box it says over 3 hours of tracks, but none of the CDs lasts over an hour. That, and the fact that it appears like it was made by some amateur over the Web with various soundbytes snipped together (I'm exaggerating) are my biggest complaints.Only some of the tracks are even worth listening to. At first I found the dialogue somewhat fascinating, but it quickly faded into trite without much replay value. And beware, for some of the tracks are not even Beatle-related, it's just music from that time period.And I'm a big Beatles fan. My favourite albums are the White Album & Abbey Road."
+1,Delightful Short Animates Stories for Young Children,This is a delightful set of four short stories about the magic of Christmas.Each short is animated in either vivid color or black and white. 30 min. total playing time. Each has its own personality and charm. The stories can be used for discussion about Christmas between parents or teachers and young children. There is freshness in each. Few opportunities exist to share a Christmas story classic that is very short and talk about it with young folks. Makes them excitingly aware of the famed comic figure Howdy Doody and animation in fun terms.I watched it from the viewpoint of both a young child and parent. Four **** for delight and colorful fun that often brings out the smiles in young silent children otherwise prone to remain quiet. At a low price too. Not worth the new VHS price.Four Stars.
+1,"""monsters1.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close""","I kept getting the following error on Windows 2000""monsters1.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close"" when launching Disney/Pixar's Mike's Monstrous Adventure (Windows 2000)All my drivers are the latest. Do see what the problem was and the Disney website is of no help. I may have to return the product if I dont get this working"
+1,It didnt work,I kept getting an error message when trying to install it. I ended up having to return it unfortunately. sorry
+1,Not a very positive book,"I bought this book to read to my son's first grade class for Valentine's Day. I was disappointed with the book to say the least. Every character that Louanne ""investigates"" as her possible secret admirer reacts to her very negatively. I think the story could have been told without shouting, name calling, food being dumped on her head and knockng her down. I would have much preferred more positive outcomes from each inquiry she made and don't think it would have detracted from the story at all. In a day and age when we lack positive role models and struggle with ill mannered children, a book that reinforces that these behaviors exist and are acceptable is a disappointment. The only saving grace of this book is that it presents an opportunity to teach and emphasize that these behaviors are not acceptable."
+1,0 STARS: Total GARBAGE!!,"This is one sorry, cheap, low-budget and total garbage of a so-called horror flick! I mean the acting is atrocious in this thing!!!! This is a very poor and total disgrace of an addition to the slasher sub-genre!!! What a sad day it is for the horror genre when trash like this is made, let alone actually sold to any innocent victim! I can't say enough about how sorry this movie is. ""Tower of Blood"" is just pure rubbish!!The movie follows a familiar script, typical slasher flick format, but the acting is so bad, the film is so poorly executed and the movie is just so completely lacking in style that even the the most unsophisticated of horror movie fans will just laugh or cry (depending on how much you paid for it) after watching this trash. This is total amateuristic rubbish and is not worth a penny!"
+1,the bottom below the false bottom of the barrel,"This movie just barely goes through the motions of all the other movies it's ripping off. Not even fun as trash - it's too dark to see large parts of it. No scares, no suspense, nuthin. Rock bottom."
+1,One star and that is being gracious!,"Bad acting, bad script, uncoordinated wardrobe, and pathetic ""special effects"". I'm glad this came in a 2 pack with a decent film and didn't cost any more the the one by itself. I have been watching horro and suspence films for the majority of my life and this one goes on the top of the realy bad list. That is why I say giving it one star is gracious. stay away if you want to keep your IQ."
+1,"More like ""Tower of Feces""!!!","This was a pretty damn boring movie. Thank god I did not buy it, for I would be rather angry at myself. Boring plot, boring actors, you can probably see where I'm going with this. They couldn't even throw any gore into the movie for at least something to watch. I guess that would have put them over budget. I will say that I thought the cover art looked pretty cool, which is why I rented it in the first place. So overall, I would not recommend this to anyone."
+1,not proof read,This book may be fine for someone that already understand web production but it is very frustrating for someone just starting out. There are numerous mistakes throughout. Examples are explained and then demonstrations of don't match the explanation. Some of the examples don't work because the syntax is incorrect. If you don't all ready know how to use the commands explained in this book you will spend most of your time experimenting to correct the mistakes presented in this book.
+1,Had to return it,Unfortunately I had to return the Blue Ant because I couldn't charge it without the cycle turning itself off. The size & fit were good; it just wouldn't take a charge.
+1,Doesn't warm bottles,"Ever been in a car on a long distance trip with a cold bottle and a hungry baby? Let me tell you how obnoxious it is to have a bottle warmer that, even after 20 minutes, still has not heated that cold bottle. Don't buy this product."
+1,doesn't work for me,"I have regular avent bottles, and I seriously need to warm the bottle up for 30 mins just to take thechill off, the. Warmer gets hot, it just doesn't warm the bottle up....I would not use this warmer for avent bottles imo"
+1,to long to warm,"where to begin, this product takes atleast 10 to 15 minutes to warm up a 4ounce bottle, and anyone with a small infant that is hungry knows this is entirely to long, would not recomment this to new parents at all, I now take a reusable bottle and fill with hot water and use that to warm up bottles"
+1,"It doesn't even get warm to the touch, much less heat a bottle!","We got this for on the go use and it doesn't even warm up to the touch. It's a heating pad you wrap around the bottle and how is it supposed to heat a bottle if your hands are warmer than the wrap? It took over 45 minutes to take a cold bottle to even room temp (we used Playtex Ventaires) and by then you might as well have just left it sit at room temp. Useless product. We now take a thermos of heated water and a jar and heat our bottles in the the jar. Cheaper, faster and even more portable. I wish I'd still had the receipt for this thing, I couldn't figure out any use for it so we tossed it. What a waste of money and landfill space :("
+1,it is a joke,"this bottle warmer is just a joke. It takes forever to warm a cold bottle up. I say "" forever"", it is forever. When I checked the power, it is only 13W. If you do the math, you know the energy the warmer produces may take forever to reach the heat to warm a bottle up."
+1,WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!,I purchased this item as I was going on a 3 hour trip home to see my parents. I plugged this in and waited almost 20min with a screaming baby and the formula was almost as cold as it was when I started. Huge waste of money!!!1
+1,Don't overheat your bottle!,"The Munchkin bottle warmer is quite easy to use, and does a terrific job warming bottles. In fact, it really can get too hot. If used strictly according to directions, this bottle warmer does the trick, albeit a bit slowly. I learned the hard way that it can also melt bottles. If you start from a cold bottle, it takes some time to warm it up to an appropriate temperature, more time than my hungry son will tolerate. Instead, I used it as a way of keeping an already warm bottle heated in the car until my son is ready for it. Unfortunately, this resulted in a carful of acrid smoke, a lump of melted plastic, and a black hole in his bottle as I was driving one day. If used appropriately, ie by checking the bottle frequently and turning the warmer off when warm enough, the warmer works well. However, resist the temptation to use it as I did, as a longer-term warmer."
+1,I'd pass on this one,"This bottle warmer seemed like a great idea--it was great to take the chill of a cold bottle. But the fact that it can start smoking and melt the bottle, like it did for me today, makes it not worth the convenience and dangerous. I'd seriously pass on this one!"
+1,Cannot be used with Playtex Nurser Bottles,I was very disappointed to get this product and find out that it cannot be used with Playtex Nurser bottles.
+1,So HOT it caught on FIRE!!!,Purchased this item and it caught on fire during its first use. I had it plugged in for about 3 minutes when my sons bottle and product caught on fire. I do not recommend this item. When I called the company they requested that I spend my own money to return the item and if they found that it was a mechanical failure they would replace the item only after I paid shipping. When I asked about my bottle they said their was nothing they could do about my loss. (Fire had caused the bottle lid to fuse to the bottom)This product is not worth a penny.
+1,Didn't warm at all!!,"It seems like all of the reviews on here had problems with this warmer from one extreme to the other! My problem was that the warmer didn't warm the bottles at all. At one point, I left it plugged in for more than 30 minutes and it did almost nothing, which of course is unacceptable when you've got a hungry infant! Wouldn't bother with this one again and I recommend that anyone thinking of buying it doesn't waste their money!"
+1,Don't waste your money,"I purchased this in hopes of (like everyone else) having something that would warm a cold bottle in the car fairly quickly. This is NOT the product for the job! It takes forever, and actually makes the bottle too hot to handle without warming the milk much at all. The outside of the warmer gets way hot, too. Definitely a danger to you and children to touch. Luckily I have not had the problem some others have had with it melting my bottle, but I am not going to use it again to risk that!! In fact, I think the company needs to be notified so they will recall this product before someone gets hurt!!"
+1,Takes FOREVER,"I noticed some reviews saying this bottle warmer got so hot, it started fires. Well in our case it didn't. We got this because we had a newborn the week of Thanksgiving, and it gets really cold here between Oct-March, and being on the go frequently for the holidays, thought it would be a nice convenience to heat bottles in the car. After 45 minutes, the bottle wasn't even room temperature. I could have gotten it hotter placing it in my hands, or between my thighs. I thought maybe it wasn't placed correctly and didn't depress the activation button, gave it a few more tries but it never worked well.With the unpredictability of this product, between fire-starting the other reviews have stated and not even doing a darn thing in my case, I wouldn't get it. Very disappointed because now with 3 kids all under the age of 3, I have grown to like the Munchkin brand, but they really dropped the ball on this one."
+2,Chilling & Fast Paced,"As of now, this is Leonard Goldberg's last book in the Joanna Blalock series and, in my opinion, the best yet. It deals with a very touchy subject: Smallpox & Terrorism and bits of 9/11 are added in the book as well. Joanna Blalock, a forensic pathologist at Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles is called in by the FBI to do a top secret autopsy of an unidentified man found murdered at LAX, Joanna and Jake fear that they are once again being pulled into another terrorist investigation; the previous one having nearly cost Joanna her life. While the investigation into the corpse's identity is in progress, another emergency intervenes when a man with symptoms of smallpox arrives at Memorial and everyone who has had contact with him is quarantined in the hospital's basement isolation center; including Joanna.Based on a scenario that has all the makings of a very real nightmare, Leonard Goldberg has put together a top notch medical thriller."
+1,"My daughter think this is fun,but not that fun","I bought this for my daugher on her birthday she liked the doll, but she did not love it. She said, ""it was fun she enjoyed doing her hair,but it was not hat fun."""
+2,adidas,"was not sure if it would have fit, but it did as i have a chassis form the f50.8 version. Thus far it feels good and i would definately recommend the use of this product"
+2,I guess Cali Iz Active,"Daz, Kurupt, and Snoop put out a pretty impressive album which starts out great with the self named track Cali Iz Active. After that the lyricism and delvery is pretty good but not the best it could be. This album is still very impressive though with some great beats and appearances by some of the best in the business. Overall this album is better than Young Joc and his attempt at rap or other wannabe rappers from the ATL. This album is definitely worth your money."
+1,Tha Dogg Pound,"This album absolutely sucked. They are still living off of Dr. Dre's scraps from '94. Seriously ever since Snoop sold out and became some wanna be 1970's style pimp, he has dropped off the map as far as importance to the rap game. Kurupt and Daz still have a little bit in the tank, but not enough to warrant buying this album. Anyone who says this album is good is only kidding themselves. Best advice: Keep away from this one and buy something else."
+1,Cali iz inactive,"Dont get it twisted. I used to love Dogg Pound when they dropped their best work DOGG FOOD. But ever since then Kurupt changed his style around and Daz has been slacking on the production. The only standout tracks are CALI IZ ACTIVE and KEEP IT GANGSTA(featuring Lady Of Rage) where Lady of Rage delivers a verse that makes these female rappers we have out now sound like pigeons cooing. Its all hood(featuring Ice Cube) might have been a standout track if it wasnt for the weak beat and the even weaker rhymes coming from the Dogg Pound. Filler: Its craccin all night(who the f*** in their right mind makes a song with PeeDoody?)Heavyweights(more like lightweights), Slow your roll, Make that p***y pop, She likes that and the rest of this album. Bottom Line: One of the lowlights of 2006 without question. Bland production and sophomoric lyrics and pathetic guest appearances describe this album in a nutshell. Pick up the classic Dogg Food and stay away from this tragedy of an album."
+1,title track was cool&then the rest is a Coaster,"Tha Dogg Pound was banging 10 years back,but they lost there Groove long ago. the flows are tired&there are too many hands on the Production end. seems to be going through the motions&hoping to catch somebody feeling the vibe,but you just can't recapture where things were at back in the day. Snoop is just hall passing these days so him being on cruise control here comes as no suprise."
+2,Impressive,"I was greatly impressed by this book. It has opened my horizons and gives me new hope for the future. The Purdues have laid out a road map on how to live longer and feel better. They point out that age is largely a state of mind and give advice on how to make adjustments so getting older is not a terrifying idea. Thanks a lot, Purdues!"
+1,Save your money,"I wouldn't bother with this one. Although I am a big fan of LPs guide books, this phrase-book was not particularly helpful. 9 times out of 10 they didn't have what I was looking for and when they did it was a real hassle to find. The pronunciation guide was not that helpful but the food section was good. If you already have the guidebook you could probably get by w/out this, but if you feel you need something, get a used copy over there(or maybe an Amazon auction.) If you do get fed up with it (as I did), it makes a very nice gift for a Thai friend. Next time I'll bring a pocket dictionary. Hope this helped."
+1,Don't bother buying this one,"After traveling using a Berlitz phrasebook in Italy, I went to Thailand, and bought the only one available -- Lonely Planet. It is terrible.The tone markers don't make much sense. They are not intuitive.The Food section has something advertised as a ""menu decoder"" when it is really just the same section all over again. Compared to Berlitz's food section for Italy, the LP guide is rather lacking.The Dictionary section is very lacking. It doesn't even have all the words listed elsewhere. The index is the same way. It makes finding information in the phrasebook next to impossible.Unfortunately, this phrasebook has just been whipped out as a companion to LP's monopoly on guide books. Try to find something else."
+2,A lot of useful info in a very small book,"This is a very compact book, easily carried in a shirt pocket. Which makes it all the more impressive considering the amount of information that is contains. My only real complaint of the book is that though it is organized into sections like ""checking into a hotel"" or ""ordering food"" it can sometimes be difficult to find the phrase you are looking for at the time you need it. However, after having made a few trips to Thailand now, I now realize how good this book is. What I would recommend is that you read through the book before you travel and highlight key phrases you think you might use. Normally, for a phrasebook that might be painful to try to read through it, but this book has a lot of interesting information on Thai culture, customs, food, history, etc. that it isn't simply a list of phrases or a dictionary. And if you are like me and a little slow to pick up languages, you will find the book even more useful after a few trips to Thailand."
+2,america the Beautiful,this book works great for teaching the song. The hardback cover is great for multiple uses.
+2,Beautiful book!!,"The illustrations are just beautiful, I will use the book to teach my students the beautiful song of the same title."
+2,It has wondeful illustrations.,The book has good illustrations and it has the song five times. The illustrations go very nicely with the words to the song.
+1,"It really had potential, but....","Although I am an avid Anne Rice fan, I initially bought this book because the back cover proclaimed it to be ""the modern Story of O"". Since Story of O is one of my favorite books in the genre of erotica, I just had to buy it, but then it seems that such sweeping claims hardly ever turn out to be true.... The book starts out strong, with intensely erotic scenes focusing on Lisa and Eliot and the beginnings of an interesting love story, but as the book progresses the characters seemed to become less and less realistic: by the time I finished it, I felt extremely unsatisfied. If you're an Anne Rice fan, this is a good book to read, if just to see how she fares in a genre other than horror, but overall there's much better erotica out there, and this book definitely does not live up to its claim of being as good as the Story of O."
+1,A harlequin romance set a sex club,"I found this book to be rather silly. Never mind that the protagonists work at sex club, they are just two crazy kids in love. If you want to read a traditional romance novel where the character's pasts as S and M enthusists are hinted at, this is your book. I was trully surprised at how convential this book was and expected more from Ann Rice. The ending was particularly silly and Harlequin-esq."
+2,Good Book!,"I'm a huge Anne Rice fan, and I bought this to add to my collection. She has a style of her own. If you are a fan, I would recommend adding this one."
+2,~ Erotic Fantasy ~,"This is a lovely erotic fantasy. There are glimpses of BDSM but it is not ""hardcore"".Do not compare this book to the movie of the same name ~ The movie version is camped up & changed to make the story light & funny ~ The actual story in this book is not light and not funny, it is more of a complicated romance, between two people who don't realize how much they need each other.I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hopefully, you will too ~ and if you do, you may seriously want to pick up the Sleeping Beauty Trilogy."
+1,Only if you liked the Movie,"If you have watch the film based on this novel more then once, then you'll find this book an interesting read. As usual film is very different from the novel, but this only makes it a good read if you are into S & M.Spoiler warning.Many of you probably want to read the chapter when Lisa was having sex Elliot. This is very different from the movie. In the novel Lisa is ""doing him""."
+2,hot,Ann Rice writes erotica like no one else!! A must have for your library. Other favorites are her Sleeping Beauty series. Definitely not for the prudish. She has the ability to pull you in and connect to the characters. I couldn't put them down!
+1,Needs more to it.,"I like to read erotic fiction from time to time. But if it doesn't have substance, it's nothing more than another trashy pornography novel. ""Eden"" was better than Anne's "" Beauty"" novels, but was definitely not for readers who want the zest they received from "" Interview with the Vampire""."
+1,Trashy,"I picked up this title based on the recommendation of a friend, and I have to say I was rather disappointed. I expected Ann Rice to be a virtuoso. She turned out to be a hack with an anal fixation. The dialogue and narration is only slightly better written than Penthouse letters, and the effect is less erotic. The only reason I rated the book as high as I did is because it read quickly, so at least I didn't waste a lot of time getting through it."
+1,Not what I expected,"This wasn't at all what I expected. Once I was done I understand what Anne was trying to do but while reading the book I was wondering what she was doing.It's not a bad book, just not what I expected.She spends lots of time spouting about why people become masochists. To be honest I wanted more of what went on in the club - not why they were there."
+2,A glimpse into the real world of s/m play.,"An extremely accurate view of the thoughts and feelings of people into the light s/m scene. Although the setting and plot are (most likely) fictional, Rice has done something here I've never seen before - realistically portray the eroticism and appeal of this sexual lifestyle. Much better than her over-the-top Beauty series.One flaw, though, was her tendency to hang people by their hands for long periods - definitely dangerous and never done by responsible ""players"". Don't try this one at home!"
+2,An erotic love story for Nineties.,"I enjoyed Exit to Eden for the simple reason that I love Anne Rice. But on a more specific note I would say that the character development really pulls you into the mystery of this island paradise/training facility. The subject matter is completely appropriate for the love story which unfolds towards the end of the book.I particularly like the way the book ends for the obvious ""happy ending"" reasons but also for the ""bring you back down to earth"" feeling it leaves you with, after being taken so far from reality it deposits you right back into everday life.Very enjoyable reading. Perfect for the beach or a rainy day."
+1,Dissapointing,"Dissapointing compared to Anne Rices other works such as Interview With The Vampire. This story I found to be much to long and tedious. The concept of a ""bondage vacation "" was much to comical and contrived. If erotica is what you want to read pick up an Anais Nin book. Anybody that can read her work without starting to get a rapid heartbeat is gotta be senseless!!"
+2,Be forewarned... this is NOT the movie!... THANK GOD,"A love story infinitely more readable than the Sleeping Beauty set, it delves deep into the human psyche, and attempts to explain how and why someone would choose BSDM as a lifestyle. Plenty of erotica, and a plot too! A great read!"
+1,Not her best work.,"I have read many of Anne Rice's books, including the books on the lives of the Mayfair Witches and Vampire Chronicles, and have loved every one. However, I was not impressed with Exit to Eden. I felt like the passion and literary talent evident in Anne Rice's writings was totally absent. I found it to be very harlequin-esque at some times, and pointlessly crude at others. I think the heart of good erotica is the ability to write in a way that transcends the immediacy of cheap porn. Unfortunately, Exit to Eden did not deliver.I plan on reading her Sleeping Beauty books in the hopes that they will be a better representation of Anne Rice's boundless talent.If you are looking for the sensual and dark romance of the Vampire Chronicles, or Lasher and Taltos, don't expect to find it here."
+1,One erotic passage in the entire book.,"I kept thinking that Elliot and Lisa would really get down and dirty at the ""Club"". Was I disappointed when they actually only had sex once, and in New Orleans to boot!!! I will say that the one time they did have sex was worth the price of the book. But the rest of it was very poorly written."
+1,I was extremely disappointed!,"The book just did not hold my interest very well. It was long and tedious, and I couldn't wait for it to be over. The characters were not believable nor were they erotic. They came across quite clown-ish. Anne Rice is an excellent writer, but from this novel you would never believe it."
+1,One Of The Worst Anne Rice Books!,"I have to say that this is one of the worst novels that she has ever written. I just didn't think that it was that entertaining. After finishing the book, I went out and rented the movie, and It is far better than this novel. I am sorry Anne rice, but I can see why you used a pseudo name when you wrote this book. It stinks!"
+1,some books suffer from abridgement,"The abridgement of this otherwise wonderfully delightful and wickedly sensual book is a huge disappointment. There was little of the drama nor the depth of character found in the actual novel. I read this book years ago and found it quite profound. The tape, which barely last 1.5 hours covers none of the motivation, the anticipation nor the quality of Rice's intentions for placing the characters in this specific situation and performing these activities. Incredibly shallow reading by both actors, also."
+1,Not what I expected...,"This book wasn't what I expected; never read an Anne Rice, but after reading what others had written, thought I'd buy a book of hers.Should have saved my money; this story was too far-fetched. Didn't finish it."
+1,What was this....trash is what it is!!,"I was not happy with this book. Luckily I checked it out at the library, so I did not spend the money on it. It was filth, trash, and poorly written at that. I wanted the erotic sensations like the vampires get when drinking blood. Instead I got nothing but sorry, flabby writing that went nowhere. If the book had belonged to me, I would have burned it!"
+1,Disallusion,"I am by no means a prude but I find no interest in women or men ""whipping"" someone for reasons I can't fathom. To dicipline, arouse ,or to train them; it escapes me. Too 'kinky' for my taste. In all fairness, I never made it past the first few chapters either in this book or the first of Sleepy Beauty's triology. The theme was obvious. I will assume there is a message in these books but I didn't care to find it. I gave this 1 star because it was required to submit the review. Rereading this, this review DOES make me SOUND like a prude! In synopsis, if you like whips and chains and that sort of thing, you like the book; if not don't waste your money. I don't even want to donate them to our local library."
+1,Not Sleeping Beauty,"I bought this book because I thought it would be similar to her ""Sleeping Beauty"" series. It isn't even close. This is more romance novel than BDSM, and even then the romance is a little cheesy.If you want a romance novel, go ahead and get this book. If you are looking for good BDSM, look elsewhere."
+1,Let down...,"It's not as erotic or engrossing as I thought it would be. There are parts where it begins to get really sensual, but then it ends rather abruptly or doesn't continue long enough for things to develop. Try the Sleeping Beauty novels."
+1,Pathetically bad!,"This is some of the worst trash I have ever had the misfortune to listen to. The language is overwrought, the plot far-fetched and shallow, and even the readers sounded embarrassed to be involved in the project. However, it did make me laugh out loud quite often. Maybe the book was better. For a good S&M story, try Alasdair Gray's ""Something Leather"""
+2,Magical Adventure,"Anita Jeram's book, I Love My Little Storybook, is a favorite of my 6-year-old son. The illustrations are magical and whimsical. As a reader or a listener, it's easy to wish yourself into this magical world of adventure. It's a wonderful bedtime story and has become a favorite to give as a gift to other children and expectant mothers."
+2,Vexx is very good,"I bought this game based off other reviews here and found it at a used game place(...). Like many of the reviews have already mentioned, this game is excellent! Movement, jumping, fighting, flying, etc is very well done. The variety of worlds and skills required to complete the tasks is daunting, yet fun. Some of the goals can be very difficult to figure out, let alone complete, so I would see younger children having a hard time figuring out more than about half of this game. My favorite thing about the game is the variety of each world. My least favorite thing is the occasional camera problem where it won't allow to look where you want look, but that is a minor nuisance and shouldn't discourage anyone from purchasing this game. Overall, this is one my top 5 Xbox games. It's fun, it's challenging, and it takes a long time to complete."
+2,Great Game,"This game would get 5 *s if it wasn't so...hard! You see, there are 10 goals that need completed in each level, in any order, but they are by no means easy in any way. You can just do the easy ones at first, to get to the first couple boards. But then the goals just get difficult to the point where playing any longer becomes a horror. Plus, you have to start over from the very beginning every time you complete a goal. It is also tough to figure out what the goals actually ARE. They are stated in the form of 4-line ""poems"" that can be accessed at any time by pressing the BACK button.This game is not racy in-and-of itself, but is rated ""T"" because of the extreme plot line. You are a young bat (stay with me) whose parents were killed by a king, so now you vow deadly revenge on the ruler, and I'm guessing that your quest is to kill him and take over as king.It's a fun time, and a recommended title; if you are willing to devote a WHOLE lotta hours on it."
+1,cheap cheap cheap...,"I fell in love with the print on a set of 250 thread count Tommy Hilfiger sheets, so I bought two sets of twin size at $15.99 for each sheet. I also bought two packages of pillow cases, the comforter, two shams and a valance to match. What a big mistake. It was a total waste of money and I will never buy anything from Tommy Hilfiger again. The seams on the sheets (BOTH top and bottom) started unravelling after only THREE washes. The elastic on the bottom sheet came unsewn. I took the second set of sheets out thinking maybe it was just a freak thing that I got two bad sheets. The same thing happened with the second set. Also, the quilting on the comforter came completely unravelled after a couple weeks. The fabric of the sheets faded SO fast and they looked like I had had them for years. I will *never* spend my hard earned money on the Tommy Hilfiger brand name again. They are expensive to buy but are very cheaply made and fall apart right away. What a waste."
+1,The title gives it away,"A dictator ?? You gotta be kidding. Ataturk is the reason Turkish people have democracy, women's equality, and a secular government. Without this 'dictator' they would be still in the stone ages. The 'author' has NO understanding of the Turkish and Ottoman history."
+1,Wax coating and taste,"I try new energy/protein bars for variety and to see if I'm missing out on something. The Zoe bars are a major disappointment. The roof of my mouth feels like it is coated with a grainy wax when I finish eating the bars. Unless you enjoy wax, spend your money on many good alternative bars and skip the Zoe's."
+2,"Lose Weight, Feel Better, Eat Right, Get Omega 3's and More","I am absolutely addicted to this flavor as well as all of the other bar flavors. This is my breakfast, afternoon pickup or even sometimes my on the go lunch! I am never hungry when I eat my Zoe's Bars!"
+1,Not a fan of these,"I've tried all 3 Zoe Bars. (Are there more..?) My personal favorite is the chocolate-peanut butter one. I've purchased 4 boxes in the last few months of that flavor and love them as a between meal snack. They are the only thing I've found that can replace sweets for me and with no guilt after eating.BUT...The chocolate ones are not good tasting nor is it a good texture. Too dense, too strange, odd chocolate similarity but not really chocolate and bad aftertaste. Even worse, however, are the peanut butter ones. I gave those away. At least I'll most likely eat these eventually."
+1,Didn't like them,"The first thing I noticed about these is they are very dense, with a very waxy but dry and gritty texture. And there really is only a slight chocolate flavor, with a strange aftertaste. They are filling though, but then again so is eating compressed cardboard!"
+2,spirited,"My brother lives in Bangkok and I've been there many times so I was keen to see what a novel set there would be like and I wasn't disappointed - Mr Moore evokes the seediness and poverty without it appearing soul-destroyingly hopeless because he manages to balance it with interesting characters (both the good, the bad and the humanly flawed), a good mystery and moments of beauty and humour. I enjoyed it and intend to try the next one..."
+1,Gets better over time,"I almost gave up reading this book after a couple of chapters for the same reasons as the 1-star reviewers. I can't say I care for the writing style. It reminds me of the ""Guy Noir"" skit on ""A Prairie Home Companion,"" which is, of course, supposed to be a funny take-off on these kinds of books. The protagonist seemed to be more of a stereotypical formula rather than a real person. I struggled up through Chapter 9. Then I began to get more invested in the story. I think the writing began to improve a bit and the characters gained some dimension. Still, it ends up being 2 stars for me. Perhaps his later books are better?"
+1,One of the worst books I've ever read....,"I read the first two chapters of this book, and I have to say that the writing was horrible. I can't believe that I wasted my time reading that much of the book."
+1,So bad,"This is simply terrible... It is badly written, a ""cutsy"" attempt to be the typical hard-boiled detective. Not even worth the free download."
+1,sorry....,"Sorry, I couldn't get into this one at all. If you want to read some GOOD thrillers located in Bangkok, try John Burdett's books beginning with Bangkok 8."
+1,What the heck is up with this cover?,"'Herland' is hardly a cracking read, but it's interesting as a feminist-historical text. It's worth reading, but for the love of Mike get a different edition. This cover is utterly hideous and completely at odds with the ethos of the story. Why would a female-only society, where dress is utilitarian and reproduction asexual, tart themselves up in pink eyeshadow and mascara that would make even an overly-flamboyant drag queen quail?"
+1,The worst book ever written.,"Herland, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, tries to take the view of a world without man. The notion that the world would be one peaceful little place without man is absurd. Women as well as men, have competed against each other for centuries. It is ridiculous to assert that women would not fight amongst themselves. If it was at all possible to give this book zero stars, I would."
+1,"Quite possibly, the worst book I've ever read","This was assigned to me in college 25 years ago. I still remember how I struggled to get through the 90 some pages of this book. One reviewer wrote that the point wasn't to tear down men, but to show that women can live without men. She must have missed the part where because me are gone, so are wars. Clearly only men can be greedy/hateful. Women are only nurturing and giving. This book was assigned along with ""The Handmaid's Tale"" by Margaret Atwood. I can't say enough good things about THAT book."
+2,Wonderful feminist novel,"This is a great, imaginative book, one of my favorites. I highly recommend it."
+1,Not Deserving of its Clout,"I know that ""Herland"" receives quite a bit of praise and is highly regarded. In my opinion, the work doesn't bear up under these accolades. The story is down right boring, which is disappointing considering how engaging Gilman's short stories and other works are. The plot is odd and the message that Gilman is trying to convey is lost. I saw another reviewer call this work a satire, but I would strongly disagree. Gilman did not intend ""Herland"" to be a satire. She was attempting to show that women were more adept at ""social housekeeping"" than men were.Unless you have to read it, there are many other and better Gilman pieces to absorb your attention with."
+1,Wrong book,"wrong book sent. Customer service was poor and presented an extremely difficult procedure for correcting the problem. I was required to pay to send the book back, mailing back cost almost as the book itself. Even complying with this process did not ensure a replacement, but only that the order would be checked."
+2,Good book but took forever to get to me,"I ordered this book in March and did not receive it until June, way too long to wait for a book. The book itself is great, when it finally arrived it was in good condition. This book was recommended by one of my college professors for people who were interested in more of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's works, and is basically a utopian society novel."
+2,A sweet and subtle way to discuss death with a child,"""A Campfire for Cowboy Billy"" is not only a charming tale, it's a resonant one. Cowboy Billy, who looks to be somewhere between six and nine years old, lives in the city. But that doesn't stop him from riding his stick horse, Splinter, all over the place--watching out for rustlers, delivering Pony Express mail, and so on. Author Wendy K. Ulmer subtly introduces the point that Cowboy Bill's grandfather has died, and that Grandpa had once told Billy that stars are the campfires of those we love--those who have died before us. Billy takes comfort in this tale, and it doubles back towards the end to take on new resonance and meaning. Altogether a sweet and subtle way to discuss death with a child. Ulmer's story is energetically illustrated by Kenneth J. Spengler."
+1,This book is hard to understand,"This book is hard for me to understand because most sentences doesn't make sense. Some does make sense but most of them no. Ray Bradbury should do more better then that. I've being forced to read this book because my 9th grade english teacher made us. When I start reading this book it is okey. When I'm on page 30 the sentence doesn't make sense. It just mostly say ""I burn bookee"". I would rather read Great Expectations instead. If you are a very good reader you may try it."
+1,"Burn This Book! - OK No, Just Kidding","If you wish to read an Orwellian, dystopian novel set in the future, read the novels by George Orwell himself, 1984 and Animal Farm. Undoubtedly, Fahrenheit 451 is a classic and I guess required reading, if only for completenes, but it certainly failed to hold my interest. I found the writing to be a little more fluffy than what I find enjoyable and the plot is remarkably thin, unlike the richly constructed 1984 and the taut Animal Farm. I'm afraid I can't call myself a Bradbury fan just yet."
+1,takes a wrong turn,"fahrenheit 451 starts off well, but definately doesnt end that way. besides the fact the some characters seem unreal and are impossible to relate to, at one point in the book montag and his friend have an incredibly insightful talk and end it in an idiotic plan, but i won't go into that too much. the end is boring and close to impossible to get through. read it, but be prepared."
+1,Skip 451,"Basically, Fahrenheit 451 is a let down. The drop off ending cuts off the futuristic plot's potential. There is much colorful vocabulary, but some metaphors are so elaborate and sudden that one hardly knows whether something is actually happening or if it's just a figment of the character's imagination. It is more confusing that challenging to read. The main character, Montag, has a fairly interesting conflict. The only problem is that it is not resolved enough by the end of the book to leave the reader satisfied! Plus, the only moral or meaning from the book is given away early on, leaving nothing to motivate the reader. I recommend this book to nobody, because they will be disappointed."
+1,Hated it,could not stand this book. hated everything about it. waste of my time reading it. maybe just too out of date for today.
+1,Very SLLLOOoowwww...ZZzzz,"This book could have easily been summed up in 30 pages! Not that I don't love attention to detail in stories, because I do, but F. 451 just dragged. It was a great concept and good plot but there was certain scenes where Bradbury overevaluated and overexplained everything! I'm never touching this book again."
+2,"If you want action, dont read this","If you want a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat with action and plot twists, then read a comic book. This is one of the slowest books I have ever read. It is one of the best books I have ever read. It is truely chilling, how close this book mimics reality. Free speach may not be outlawed here, but when the news media is outraged at someone who is prolife.. or when a TV show has to have either sex, violence, or very rude humor to get good ratings.. or when the most improtant thing on the new is the presidents love life.. it really makes you think about just how close we are to the world F451. Many people hate this book because it is so boring, but i think it is good because it doesnt rely on speedy action or witty catch phrases."
+1,blah,"I had to read this for school. The idea of the book at fist sounded really cool and for a moment I thought I might accually enjoy reading this story. In the end, I hated just as much as everyone else in my class. Montag's wife was annoying to me and Bradbury's ideas are really intersting. Too bad he can't write his way out of a paper bag. This book was a waste of time. Never read it unless its required and theres a test on it. Then you could make an exception, I guess."
+1,"This book is not ""hot.""","I enjoy historical fictions, so I knew ""Fahrenheit 451"" was not my style, but I thought I would give it a go anyway. Well, I hated it. I did not like Ray Bradbury's style and I think he needs help! Who in their right mind would think of our world becoming so controlling and horrible? There are a lot of unanswered questions and undefined terms in this book, so you better get the Cliff's Notes, because without them, you'll be lost. Do not be surprised if you do not finish this book quickly, either! I did find the subject of book banning and censorship interesting, but I think it could have been told differently. I do not recommend this book!"
+1,fahrenheit 451,the book has a good theme but it just dragged on. i did not like this book. montag is stupid to revolt in the first place he knows its the law and he knows what will happen to him if he does. Why did clarisse die there was no point to that just one day mildred said she was dead and montag was like oh ok it was lame and boring. i recomend this book to no one.
+1,In My Opinion....,"Fahrenheit 451 lists in my top 5 of worst books ever. my english class had to read it. i didnt even read the lastsection. by the time the first test rolled around, i hadnt even read 10 pages. i evenually forced myself to read it but stopped when i got to last section cause i thought if i read anymore, i might die. i felt no connection to the characters, no emotion towards them. Everything is drawed out way to much. when he could easly say something in a couple pages, he takes like 50 to tell one little minor thing. For me, its really boring and stupid. For u, many ur will like it. Maybe not. Cant no until u attempt to read it(NOTE: i said attempt)"
+1,Bad written - Wasted money,"I think this book isn't worth the money you pay for it. Ray Bradbury does not describe the story very elaborate and and so e.g. it is very difficult to understand what the people are talking about.Furthermore, the tension the fireman acts with doesn't get clear in the description by Bradbury. This is a very bad style of telling a story and makes me think the author himself didn't like the story.The dialogues between the fireman, Montag, and the girl he meets on the street are forced and do not seem vivid. So it is a great effort reading it.I have to read this book at school and I do not have any motivation to analyze it."
+1,The usual dreck,"I had to read this when I was in high school. So did my children. Now my GRANDCHILDREN have to read it! None of us has been able to discover WHY! Of all of the superb books I have read in my life, not ONE has ever been selected for required summer reading!"
+1,This book was very boring,"I had to read this book for school, and it is one of the most boring books I've ever read. There are three sections, and all that the main character, Montag does in the first section is meet a girl named Clarisse and talks to her once or twice and starts ""considering"" his job as a fireman burning books. This should give you a rough overview of what the book is like: way to descriptive. A lot of my friends in the class didn't even read the second or third sections because it was so incredibly boring. There are so many metaphors and stuff that it is so hard to understand the story.While I hated this book, if you're the kind of person who likes sci-fi books with a lot of metaphors, then you should read Fahrenheit 451."
+1,Read this book ..... if you want a good nap!!,"Before I was forced to read this book by my eigth grade reading teacher, I had heard from people that it was pretty amazing and thought provoking. They were wrong. The only credit I can give this book is that it is the only one that has ever made me fall asleep. Its inconsistent plot and awful use of surreal events were written down in a rambling, incoherent jumble of thoghts, even if you can call them that. Even if it had any type of meaning or hidden morale, this supposed ""work of art"" was unbearably boring and slow. Maybe I'm not yet old enough to be able to pick out any real substance from the book's paragraph after paragraph of *@#$, but I do applaud anyone who had the strength to get past the first chapter. I end my review with some ""poetic justice"" of my own... I burned this book!!!"
+1,This book sucked,This book sucked. I am forced to read this for my 9th grade accelerated english class and it is boring. You can guess what's gonna happen next throughout the whole book. It makes no real attempt to make a statment on book burnings.
+1,Please burn THIS book!!!,"Too bad this book wasn't included among Montag's targets during his career as a ""fireman."" He sure would have done us all a big favor by sparing us the agony of trying to trudge through this trash. Life is too short ... don't waste one minute with this no-brainer!"
+1,DONT READ THIS BOOK,"Ray Bradbury tries to write a bestseller in this boring novel. He keeps the audience in the book for about three pages, then everyone falls asleep. If he could do it again, I think he should have never written books in the first place."
+1,This book is boring!,"This book doesn't deserve a maximum of 1,000 words! It is pointless and inconsistent. Don't read it! How could our society ever become one not dependent on books for knowledge and wisdom?"
+1,this book was awful,This book makes absolutely no sense at all. I read the first page and I didn't like it. I have to read it for school and I have fallen asleep 4 times reading it. All of my friends hate it to. We have a test on the 2nd day of 8th grade. Even using the Cliffs Notes didn't help at all. I don't recommend this book to anyone.
+1,A Bad Book,"The book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in my opinion is extremely confusing and difficult to read. The setting is in a futuristic world, where books are banned and anyone who is caught with books are prosecuted. The main character, Montag, is a fireman whose job is to burn books. The world he lives in is plain and dull, and he becomes desperate for something exciting, so he begins to read the books that he burns. Once caught by his fellow fireman, Montag must flee from his home and run away to escape imprisonment or possibly death. In the book, some of the concepts are hard to understand, and the futuristic conceptions in the book may confuse the reader. The vocabulary isn't too difficult, but there are sections of the book that may set the reader off track. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone younger than the seventh grade level, and I would recommend this book to people who like science-fiction. Personally, I thought this book was very boring and it didn't capture my interest."
+1,This book was really odd..........,This book was a hard read because I didn't find it interesting. It was really strange to me. I was required to read it for my English class. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because I personally did not enjoy it. I was confused as to what went on the entire way through.
+2,Fahrenheit 451 was a good book but hard to follow,I give Fahrenheit 451 41/2 stars because the ook keeps the reader on edge. I had a very hard time putting the book down. Fahrenheit 451 was a lot like our socity today. Instead of putting out fires firemen started them. That strange twist was what I liked most about the book. I deducted a half star because it was a little hard to follow.
+2,Reality check in a world that needs it,"It's amazing how a book that was written nearly half a century ago continues to captivate the interest of any reader, aand especially that of a fourteen-year-old like myself. Fahrenheit 451 has managed to do this. Now one of my favorite books, I can sit back and wonder ""what makes this such a good book?"" I feel the answer is that F. 451 is a slap in the face to Americans living in this day and age. The fact that it appears this is where America is headed - wars (war with Iraq, war with Afghanistan), censorship (parental advisories on cds, ratings on movies), and just a general air of disaffection to the world can be seen every day. America: read this book! We'll be better off for it!"
+2,Among the Best Ever,"Brilliant. If you have not read this book, read it. If you can only read one book your entire life, make it this one. It is the masterpeice of the modern era from the man I would consider its finest writer."
+2,Fahrenheit,"This is perhaps the most thought provoking book I have ever read. Unfortunately, I missed this book in my earlier days of public education, but I have found a real treasure now. This book is very topical in the policitically-correct world in which we live. I find it hard to believe that so many of the fears that are expressed in Beatty's speech to Montag regarding why books or ideas were burned have come to fruition. In fact, the most stirring part of this edition is the coda where Bradbury's ideas about censorship are expressed in first-person. A must read for any would-be scholar."
+2,The Hearth and the Salamander,"A future in which books are burnt, teenagers are violent, and free thinking has been destroyed. The few free thinkers that are left are killed, and yet, one man saves a book and reads it, making him a wanted criminal. Guy Montag, the hero, is this man, the rebel, the fireman whose job it is to burn books. This is a classic about censorship, that is now more important than before. Be sure to read this one, along with Orwell's 1984, and you'll get a clear view on what the future can be. And remember, at 451 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature at which books burn."
+2,The Hearth and the Salamander,"Bradbury creates a world of extreme censorship that is our future, where firemen burn books and houses in which they are hidden. I first read this book in 8th grade (not because I had to, but because I WANTED to), and it had a profound effect on my life. Guy Montag is an anticonformist at heart caught in a world where conformity is the only path to survival. I respect those who gave it 1 or 2 stars, though, because if you are forced to read any book in school that you don't want to, you are going to be inclined to dislike it. But, if you read it once, try it again. You will see the underlying tale about society in general. A very depressing, but very moving book, I recommened it for all, young ones for the plot about anti censorship, and older people for the underlying plots."
+2,Scarier than LIFE,"Learning to appreciate everything around us is difficult, in today's society. We have everything ever dreamed of, and we have barely begun. By letting ""..451"" into you're mind, one realizes that this fiction, is not justly so. It is apparent in our realm that this fable has already begun to happen. Change is something not always noticed. However, this book opened my eye's to to the world around me. I am certain, that ""Guy Montag"" the charachter, is in all of us. Just waiting to be discovered."
+2,Censorship has never felt so real...,"This book blew me away, but to appreciate it, you must understand how technology has affected us and how we already act. Plus, you must understand, that this book was written in the 50s where they thought we would be even further in the future.In the time of Guy Montag, no book-readers were free. they were behind bars, or running from the law; and he was one of the people who put them there.this book is so moving and compelling i could only grasp the rhythm of Bradbury and his magnificent language that lets you know the fear and hatred of Montag.Before you start, you need to know that this book will be weird and confusing. You must appreciate philosophy and know how strange this world is."
+2,Critical View,Bradbury's view on the future is startling. He has made many correct predictions on how the future would develop. He helps to remind us that books and knowledge are what we crave and need to be happy.
+2,Is this where we're headed?,Another book I read as a young man and dismissed. The book is so spot on. The difference is people tend to be obsessed with PDAs not walls in their homes.
+2,A Scary Preview of the future of American Society,"I first read this book after my mother, a senior english teacher, was getting ready to have her students read Farenheit 451. I immediately fell in love with the book. In the almost 10 years since I fist read the book, I have read it over and over again. While in college, I wrote a paper for a Lit class showing the how Bradbury's science fiction is slowly becoming science fact (i.e. seashells= walkman. Its scary to see how a book written in 1953, as a work of fiction, is becoming reality. If you want to know what I mean, then read ""Farenheit 451"" and see for yourself. It is a definite eye opener that sends chills thorugh my body everytime I read it."
+2,Great Book,"The author did a great job. It is a Very high reading in my opinion. Little complex storyline, but very great story!"
+2,Fascinating!,"I started writing sci fi because of this book. Actually had the honor of seeing Ray Bradbury speak- LIVE - (yea, I know, it was eons ago) - but I hadn't read anything he had written before that speech. I got a copy of this book shoved into my chest just after that speech, and couldn't put it down. A marvelous read. And a must read for anyone who wants to understand how things can go wrong in society, and to get a glimpse of the cleverness of the human spirit. I'd say this is a must read for everyone!"
+2,Good book,"This is definitely a well written book. It's one of those books that has a message and makes you see the similiarities between our world and Bradbury's fictional world of the future. It's short and to the point, if you have a few spare hours you should definitely read this book. It makes you THINK."
+2,Amazing,"I personally thought that the originality of the plot was what made the book interesting for me. Never before had I read a book about the banning of books and using ""firemen"" to get rid of them. At times there were some lulls and some confusing parts, but overall Bradbury's unique style is what made the book worthwhile for me to read. I believe that Montag was at times a flat character that could use a little spice, but his growth throughout the novel seemed to counteract the deterioration within his own surrounding society. To think that one day our own society could be like Montag's; burning books and stifling creativity; is absolutely frightening to me and this book does not try to supress that notion. It actually amplifies it, but it can be used as a reference for our future generations so they would never reach that low point that Montag's society reached."
+2,I generally liked this book.,"This book is exceptional in its portrayal of the future. Yet, it is slow for the few chapters. If you buy this book, brunt the hardship; it gets incredible later!"
+2,Engaging fast read,"Fahrenheit 451 has been on my lengthy 'to read' list for quite a while. My book club selected it this month and I'm glad I finally took the time to dive into the book.What I found most chilling about the book was not the book burning although the idea makes me shudder, but the picture of a society that's lost all respect and sense of reality. Montag's wife with her television 'family' distressed me as the seeds exist in so many ways in our society. Likewise the premise that letting minority voices rule eventually leads to all voices needing to be the same provokes thought.My only complaint would be the suddenness of the book's conclusion. I was following Montag with great excitement, but wanted more answers than I had by the end of the book.I'd also recommend reading the afterward. Great perspective from Bradbury and some ironic moments."
+2,A Classic...,"After reading ""The Time Machine"" by H.G Wells (Great book by the way), I started looking for more Sci Fiction/Dystopian style of books. Fahrenheit 451 is perfect! The author presents us with a world where books and anything ""upsetting"" are illegal. Things like creativity and thinking are nonexistent, and life revolves around being entertained, mostly by giant television screens... The main character of the story eventually changes, but I won't say too much more about that. I will say though that is one interesting book to read, especially with all the similarities it has with the current times. I also found it to be a very entertaining and not too difficult read, so I'd say anyone 8th grade and older should give it a try."
+2,An Eye-opener,This book is so relevant to today that it is scary. It has really opened my eyes. This book is a must read and is definitely one of my favorite books.
+2,Fiction?,"I was first introduced to Ray Bradbury when I took up The Martian Chronicles at my community library. I was impressed. Now, several years later, I finally read Fahrenheit 451.The book is divided into three parts, and the first two were absolutely excellent. (The Afterword and Coda were, as well.) The third part of the story, however, lost me. Ray Bradbury decided, partway through the section, to abandon the easily flowing narrative that he had established in the rest of the book. Instead he picked up a very difficult to follow inner dialogue that lost my interest. Which made it even harder to follow for the rest of the book.But, Bradbury deserves a gold star for his insight into how society is working today (which he foresaw several years ago). We are giving up books and stopping thinking. Remember, at first, the government didn't have to burn books... People just stopped reading them.Love it or hate it, this is a book that rings with truth. And, whatever you do, don't burn it."
+2,Insightful,"It is simply amazing how, for a book written so many years earlier, is actually quite accurate discribing how things are turning this day in age...It does make you wonder...and makes you more aware of your own behaviors."
+2,good..,"I enjoyed reading this. The book is about a fireman who starts having doubts about his job and his home life. He begins wondering if what he is doing is the right thing to do but it may cost him his job, wife and life. His strugles go on though out the book and in this furture that he lives in he is alone. Just a simple man with his thoughts wondering how different live would be if people were allowed to read books...."
+2,Not 1984,"I've heard some people say that this book rips off 1984, that is NOT true. It's essentially the converse of 1984. In Orwell's masterpiece (I won't deny either of these books that title) the government has absolute power. 1984 has been called ""The end of all Utopias"" because the people can't win.In Bradbury's work, however, the government is not all powerful, and still has those who work against it that it foolishly ignores. Furthermore, the war is not to permanently distract the people, it is a real thing to win or lose. The people aren't closely monitored, they can even have ideas so long as they don't have books. In the end this is the beggining of a Utopia, in 451 the government can't win, they will eventually fall and a new age of learning will rise...to fall again, and again, and again, but as Bradbury points out unlike the Phoenix we may eventually learn NOT TO JUMP IN THE FREAKIN' FUNERAL PYRE, OR EVEN TO BUILD IT IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!"
+1,eBooks,"In my humble opinion, I find it is riduculous that eBooks cost more than books printed with ink and paper."
+1,Useless that text to speech is not enabled!,"Hi!I guess I didn't look too carefully and missed that text to speech was not enabled.Is there a way to get the publisher to change their mind?Thanks,per"
+1,Target Practice,Heyyyy I had to read this book for school and it was the worst thing I ever read. A worthless good for nothing piece of junk! Actually it is good for something. I took this book with me to rifle practice and i shot at this instead of the target. I got busted but hey it was worth it. Mail me if you want a picture of my shooting.
+1,A very disappointing book,"I thought this was one of the worst books I've ever read. The characters were entirely unconvincing - e.g. the professor with the strange name who can only express himself using metaphors. The plot is just a predictable and flimsy excuse for a parable about the dangers of modern society. I read it, because I'd bought it, but I found almost every word an insult to my intelligence."
+1,The Worst Book Ever!,"Fahrenheit 451 is the worst book I have ever read in my whole life. I was forced to read it in school, and I disguised the book starting at the first page. There is absolutely nothing good in the book. It makes no sense, and I personally don't think the world will become to be, as predicted in this book. I also find this book very offensive to my religious beliefs. How can a book that takes the name of the Lord in vain, in almost every page, be used as a class novel. Everyone knows that taking the Lord's name in vain is breaking one of God's commandments, and is a sin. I have never read a book that was as bad as Fahrenheit 451 in language. I don't understand how the school boards can justify such a book, and use it for classes. Anyone who hasn't read this book, don't waste your time!"
+1,Horrible book,"This was the worst book I've ever read. Most of the book was just saying the exact same thing a million different ways. It was an interesting idea behind the book, but it was altogether boring the way it was written."
+2,wake-up call,"Like all great books that cause a stir, either because of their ""ideas"" or the fact that they're so shocking (think Rand's ""Atlas Shrugged,"" McCrae's ""Bark of the Dogwood,"" or ""A Clockwork Orange"") ""Fahrenheit 451"" took its place long ago among the classics. But the scary thing about this book is, despite the fact that we were warned of this type of thing, situations like the one in 451 are still happening! This book is even more relevant today than it was years ago when it appeared as ""fiction."" How sad that we haven't learned our lessons. F 451 is beyond the definition of a classic and beyond food for thought. It's a wake-up call that should not be ignored."
+2,Orwell's shadow,"'Fahrenheit 451' is a powerful story that imagines a future world where literature is burned and readers are imprisoned. Bradbury creates a whole dumbed-down society of people who are robbed of creative and independent thought, and where this deficit is enforced by law.I felt that the major shortcoming of the book was that the entire book smacks of '1984,' but it is not nearly as powerful as Orwell's story. 'Fahrenheit 451' focuses much more intently on the relatively narrower issue of censorship in our society, whereas '1984' looks at the complete robbery of free will. I thought all of the characters were a rip-off, from the young girl to the protagonist to the mean authority figure who tries to ""help"" the protagonist and turns on him in the end.This is a good book, and I like the metaphor, I just felt like the same idea was espoused in a much more gripping fashion in '1984.'"
+1,"I know it's a classic, but I was not impressed.","Haing missed this book in school, somehow, I've always meant to read it since I keep hearing great things about it. I don't know if my expectations were too high or I'm just missing something that everyone else sees, but I didn't like it.The idea that political correctness grows into something so ridiculous that not only are books burned, but the houses that they occupy are burned also was just impossible for me to swallow. Add to that only a single character that was likeable at all (and she was killed off pretty early), then a pretty boring story to go along with it, and the only reason I was able to finish it was because it was so short.I don't see any reason why anyone would want to read this book, but I'm clearly in the minority on this one, so maybe you'll like it better than I did."
+1,ATTENTION TEACHERS!,"I had to read this book in my sophomore Honors English class. Basically, it is about book-burning and the importance of books. BUT IF YOU WANT TO IMPART TO YOUR STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF READING, LET THEM READ SOMETHING THAT IS AT LEAST INTERESTING! Instead of having your students read Fahrenheit 451, let them read DUNE (and don't say it's bad because the movies were!), or HARLAN ELLISON, or PHILIP K. DICK. NOT this pocket-protector, suit and tie business writer, Bradbury. I've tried reading some of his other stuff. He's not that good. This book was okay, but nothing great and certainly nothing I would spend money on or read again. Have you ever heard of ""show, don't tell""? This book only TELLS why books are important. But let the student read a good book and that will SHOW them why books are important. This is one of many rotten books that I have read in High School. It's no wonder, with book selections like these, that students don't read and are illiterate."
+1,CD Fahrenheit 451,"I marked one star only because I cannot give it anything lower. I placed this order on Jan. 10. Time to get the order came and went. Here it is Feb. 7, and I still do not have the CD of Fahrenheit 451. Is this company located on the moon? Why is it taking SO long for my order to get here? I am MOST displeased. I will never order anything from this company CheapBks4U again. This service is atrocious."
+2,Timeless Classic!,"Through each page, this book carried with it amazing perspectives that transcend time and generations. In terms of the story independent of everything else, it was not very compelling. However, as a piece of literature trying to paint a vision of what happens when communication is no longer valued either verbally or through the pen, it is a classic."
+2,"Optimistic as humans can be, but well thought.","The book was one of the best that I have ever read yet, it is the same mumbo jumbo that humans will always find th right way. That our race will always survive, conqor evils, and destroy evil doers."
+2,RB did a great job describing why censorship is wrong,"Bradbury's way of writing forces you to think about how non-sensical the world is becoming. While throwing in a couple of other ideas, he builds up to describing the horrors of censorship. It seems ridiculous that the could actually become that crazy, but if we tried to make the world perfect-it would leave many people unhappy. And if we destroy books, we're destroying a person's valuable opinion containing the key to the past."
+2,Simple but Perfect,"""Fahrenheit 451"" is one of those rare books that goes straight to the heart of its issue, what we are doing to ourselves in this TV/Multimedia crazed society. So much more than a cry against censorship, this book is a rallying cry for us to wake up and see what is happening all around us. From the video walls to the relationships of children and parents, Bradbury is eerily prophetic in his predictions. I can see why some readers today would feel uncomfortable with this book; the truth not only hurts, but sometimes it can be downright damning.P.S. This is not a young adult book. The levels of symbolism and prophecy make this a read much more appropriate to an older, more mature audence."
+2,I've always had trouble reading,"I've always had trouble reading but when I read this book for my English 2 class I loved it. It was a very good book. My fav line is... ""Ask not for sucurity, there never was such an animal, and if there was it would be related to the sloth which spends its time hangin upside down in a tree""""To hell with that, I say, kick the tree and knock the sloth on his @$$!"" Must READ! I wrote an essay on this book and got an A!"
+2,"A decent book, I see somwhat related to 1984",It's a book that basically tells of censorship. It is well written and makes you think about censorship today.
+2,The father of science fiction and fantasy,"Great book read it when i was a teen, along with all his other books.Bought it as a gift for an aspireing writer"
+2,Great book,All theses years later this book still holds up. Loved it. I would recommend this book to anyone. Somebody should do a modern movie remake of this story.
+2,Fantastic book!,I had to read this book while I was in high school and I'm glad I did! This turned out to be my favorite book. Great story and very thought-provoking.Highly recommended.
+2,Ray is a philosopher.,"The message is clear.Burn the words to cover-up and control society through censorship -vs- the fire for warmth, and light for learning. Let the people make up their own minds as to which helps or hinders them.Truth, actually keeps a society in a better position (no-matter how much it seems to hurt in the present) than any ideal forward pushing utopian lies...It is a great book, and Ray's real purpose/philosophy point blankly shines in the later chapters.Thats my broadbrushstroked opinion. Amazon does not offer fine lines concerning gold stars. If they did, I would rate it 4.625"
+2,This book changed the way I look at all books.,"Guy Montag is a fireman who job it is to start fires instead of stoping the. In this backwards world of his he burns books and the houses that they are hidden in. In this future world reading a book is against the law because it gives peoples ideas. Guy never qustioned his job until he actually thinks what it would be like to read a book.....I never never really thought what our world would be like with no books, but now that I think about it I can't believe how monotonous and boring it would be. Now that I think about it I am glad I dont live in a world like Guy Montag's.This book has become on of my favorites and I highly recomend you read it!"
+2,My personal worst nightmare,"This is the story of how, in a future time when books are outlawed, a man goes from burning books to preserving them. It's a cautionary tale, as well as the story of a dynamic human being.I had tried to read this book several times in the past and was never able to get past the first few chapters. The very thought of burning books made me cry, and although I was relatively sure that it picked up from there, I had to put it down several times. The work postulates that books are necessary for three very important reasons: quality of ideas, remembering the past so as not to repeat it, and engendering community between readers. Important function of books, I think."
+2,Burning Books!,"This is said to be the temperature at which books ignite. The concept of the novel was satirical. The book was set in a sort of parallel universe or alternate reality that says that a government has taken over, which has outlawed books and goes into people's homes and sets the books on fire. There is a law against books even in schools, this seems insane, and the backlash to an idea such as this is the current popularity of books today then the alternative to books, would be the ebook."
+2,How Fitting...,"I'm 54 years old and I am reading this for the first time ever...on my Kindle. How very fitting, and ironic that Mr. Bradbury, who is openly against e-books, the internet and such, would agree to release Fahrenheit 451, a cautionary that centers around why real books are important, and what could happen at their demise, as an e-book.Just a thought..."
+2,"Intricate, Prophetic, Beautiful","I really loved this book. I'm sure the average reader will, too. Bradbury's prose is rich in metaphors and images and most of all, you capture his intent and feeling that he perfectly places in every moment of the book.The world the book is set it is ironically similar to ours today, and I find it kind of funny how Mildred is so incredibly similar to some people I know myself.Science Fiction is a label and this book is more of a homily. It's an important read because it asks so many questions...how does Our America compare to his?Read this book and decide for yourself...are you in progress and on track to being in a ""parlor family"" or are you curious enough to learn and love the World we live in."
+2,FAHRENHEIT 451: A Book That Will Burn Your Mind,"Fahrenheit 451. The temperature at which books catch fire and burn.Odd title, but not as odd as the story itself. The community in which this story takes place seems strange, but it's shockingly similar to our own. Both in their community and ours, citizens follow what the government says and do it without question. In this case, people don't read books. If they do, firemen burn them. It's simple, but in Ray Bradbury's account of this tale, it becomes very complex.Guy Montag, the main character/fireman, discovers that this process is wrong. Firemen should not destroy homes and books. People should be aloud to read. But what can he do? Find out by reading Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451."
+1,Not worth reading,"This book has been raved about as a classic SF story for many years now, so I decided it had to be worth reading. How wrong I was! As with many so called ""brilliant classics"" the author gets a novel idea and then tries to run with it. Unfortunately, the story fizzles out completely towards the end and the full impact of the original message dies with it. I was very disappointed with this book and wonder how people rate books like this so highly. Don't bother reading it!"
+1,Thoroughly Disapointed,"This book is a is written about a futuristic civilization in which books are burned and anyone who is caught reading gets arrested (or worse). The main character is a ""fireman"" named Guy Montag who begins to realise that books are'nt really so bad, and he rebels. Firemen in this society don't put out fires, they burn the books. The storyline is slow and depressing. The book is rather boring, to put it politely. I believe that this is the only book that should be burned. DON'T BOTHER."
+1,An ok book,It was very confusing at some parts. Overall it had a great plot. It is a better reading if you are older.
+1,Fahrenheit 451....It sets a new record in boredom.,"After reading it for a school project I would avise anyone reading these reviews to stay clear of it unless your eighty and you want waste your last few months of your life. Pointless, which school teachers of little old scotland make you read. If we have to burn books I put this one up to get burned straight away."
+1,THIS BOOKS STINKS,"I didn't like this book it was way to confusing, i don't think teachers should make kids read this book it is definantly not a kids kinda book."
+1,BURN THIS BOOK!!!,I was FORCED to read this book in school! It was pure TRASH! I thought I liked reading... well now Idont! Thanks a lot Ray Bradbury!!!
+1,It Deserves Negative Stars!,"Last year we had to read this as a class. There were two books our teacher made us read that I hate with a passion this is one of them. I could not stand the way Bradbury writes most authors would say the pit pat of rain he would say the pit pat pit pat pit pat and so on for half a page it was royally annoying and as far as what the guy said about it being about individuality and conformity if you want to read about that read Ayn Rand's Anthem. It is much better, and deserves its status as a classic unlike this one."
+1,fahrenheit 451,"I order the book a week before it shipped and then took so long to get here I had to download the book to my daughters Kindle the night before she needed it for school. That cost me $9.99, and then got the book on the 4th or 5th of February. Won't use this one again."
+1,smart idea but...,"Personally, I found the background idea of this book very smart and ""appetizing"":a world where books were forbidden and the fire-eaters were actually fire-blowers fighting in the name of mind-globalization against the dangers of reading and building your own way to think and to face life. Unfortunately I reckon that the style is weak, words are just thrown without explanesions in the pages, sentences are chopped in a way that often made me feel totally extraneous to the plot. A heavy atmosphere floats in this book and I had to fight hard to keep on reading. In simple words, I'd mark it 4 out of 5 for the subjects but only 2 out of 5 for the style."
+1,"Story good, reading is abysmal! Don't do it!!","I have Always preferred to hear an author read their own works because only they really know what was intended--until now. Mr. Bradbury has one tone and one tone only and that is carried out with a mush-mouth. It's just horrendous and painful to listen to. Go find another copy--trust me (I would quit but I'm trying to finish it for a book club). Mercifully @ 5 CDs it's pretty short.Amendment: So after finishing, I must say that the last CD is just an interview with the author and it's really very interesting. If you'd like to hear him talk about his life, the books genesis, etc., skip to the last CD. I did enjoy that and it's almost like a different person speaking. He's so much more gregarious when just talking."
+1,Disappointed,"Looks like I'm in the minority here, but I tried and just couldn't get through this book. Perhaps I needed a teacher to help me get the symbolism!"
+1,Too obvious for even young readers,"I finally got around to this classic young adult novel. I figured since I'm in the young adult literature class for my MLIS, I might as well catch up. I never read the book because I was dryly bored by all of Ray Bradbury's work. I just can't seem to feel any passion for science fiction.Not that Fahrenheit 451 is scifi. There is a strong presence of metaphor in this book; too heavy a presence for my reading delight, though the idea is cute. Firemen ignites fires to destroy knowledge aka power. 1984 with an arson's twist. But the conclusion was so obvious from the start that I thought, why read what's in between?Written during an era of Cold War fear, I can see the appeal of his plot. But I wish Bradbury had either revved up the scifi and gave me an all out apocalypse or gave up on the robotic dogs and let the political hounds do more communist hunting."
+2,Great buy,Great buy. The book came as described and in a timely fashion. I will order from them again.
+1,Horrible!,"I have never yet received my order, and it has been a month since I placed the order and paid for it. Will I be getting a refund of my money?"
+1,Horrible execution of an addressable topic...,"This book is quite possibly the worst piece of science fiction I have read... It is dramatically boring and far too contrived to be interesting... The world Bradbury creates is thoroughly dry and I simply hated his look at the future... Nothing was at all interesting or thought-provoking, except for the books examination into the issues of censorship as a whole. I like fantastically created worlds and futures, but when they're dry and brittle like this, you simply long for the pages of the book itself to burn bitterly...."
+1,Never Received,I never received the product in the mail. Needed it for summer reading for school and had to go to the bookstore to buy it.
+1,Horrible and boring,it is impossible to keep reading this...it is very hard to understand and most parts don't make any sense...it is very hard to understand.
+1,How else would you like to WASTE MY TIME?,"To put it simply: this book sucked. Although this is a very juvenile way of putting it, it fits perfectly. This book was so boring, that all the description Bradbury puts in couldn't possibly describe how slowly it moves. If Bradbury wanted us to realize the importance of books, the LEAST he could do was make this book SEMI-interesting! Essentially: Don't waste your time."
+1,Not worth it,"I had to read this book for school. I, personally, don't care for any type of science fiction, so that could play a part in my rating, but it was very confusing and not worth my time. The book is about Guy Montag who is a fireman from three or four hundred years in the future where firemen cause fires instead of putting them out. The book mentions people Montag meets and is friends with and about his failing relationship with his wife. There are many 'futuristic' objects in this book which keeps you thinking and confused. The book ends in a chase which was by far the best part. If you don't enjoy science fiction, I do not recommend this book for you. I only read it because it was required of me."
+1,Overrated!,"I found this book to be very dry and boring. I tried to compare this to The Giver, and I just conuldn't. I know that there are some good points to it, but not enought to sit and read it over and over again.PS-If you don't agree with me, please don't click the ""No"" button below."
+1,Was not the best book i have ever read.,Farenheit 451 was just an ok book. I was lost most of the time and the book didn't really make too much sense to me. If i had to read this book over again i definitely wouldn't.
+1,A Time Waste,Simply unreadable. A nonsense book and a ridiculous plot. Sincerely one of the worst books I've ever read.
+1,The book is not the best!,"It is not the best book I have read. It was really weird and freaky. The thing about it was that I didn't comprehend it much. It was really a book that doesn't suit me that much. I didn't understand it much. At times, I felt stupid reading it because I didn't understand it. If you are a person who likes reading books about fire, this book is for you.I really don't want to have to read it again and I didn't like it. It was way out of my league. I didn't care for the Ray Bradbury. But, I am not saying I hate him. I am sayinh I might tru some of his other books as well as this book that I didn't like. Although this book does not fit my categories or my type of books, I would not recommend it to other people who like serious stuff."
+1,HATED IT!,"I really did not like this book! Now, don't get me wrong the idea was good, but the writing was horrible. I normally like Ray Bradbury's work, too. The writing style was very repetitive and boring. I think that this is one of those books that could have been great if written differently."
+1,Confusing,who ever wrote this dumb confusing book is in a mental state of mind! Fahrenheit 451 is a overworded description of a fireman who lives on rebellion! It is a bad influence on the young people of the world. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE BURNED!
+1,Horrible,This book was way too weird for me and there was never a hook of curiosity. I was assigned to read this for school so that is the only reason i continued to read to the end. It made no sense and was very dull.
+2,Brought it all back,"My older sister had to read this book for school way back when I was maybe 12 years old. She left it sitting around and one rainy summer day back in the 70's I picked it up and was hooked. I read everything Bradbury wrote like a warm knife going through butter. My love of reading can be traced back to this book. His recent death triggered me to think about how much he meant to me as a boy growing into a young man, and I thought I'd pick up something as a sort of memorial to him. I hadn't read anything of his in probably 35 years, and to be honest I felt like maybe it wouldn't be that good going back to re-read them. I mean, could they actually live up to my memories? Wow, and then some! His writing is poetry, magic and a sincere look at the human condition. It is as timely today as it was when he wrote it, maybe more so. Should still be required reading in our schools. Thank you Ray Bradbury for the worlds you created, they were wonderful places to visit!"
+2,Still Relevent,"Is the book outdated? Have people finally learned that they are closing their minds? Unfortunately people still need the message of Fahrenheit 451. Most people are still convinced that God becomes angry and, what is worse, far worse, they are still burning books today when they ignore new ideas."
+2,A Great Read...Thank you!,"Grateful I stumbled upon this book. A fantastic read. Timeless and incredibly thought provoking.If the summary grabs you at all, give it a chance."
+2,A testament to all of the Guy Montags out there.....,"This book is a classic on censorship. It also probes at human values and is almost existential in Guy's conflict over the wrong he feels is being committed in the burning of the books. This could even be a chapter out of Huxley's ""Brave New World"" in that the public is conditioned by what they can and cannot read through censorship. An essential for anyone."
+2,perspective changer,"I originally picked up Farenheit 451 for a summer reading book but in being touched deeply by this book and the realization that the book wasn't on my summer reading list I realized it was much more than just a quick read. I love reading but this book really made me think about how some of my friends despise reading. Now, it doesn't seem like much, but in Guy Montag's society, the main character, reading and just owning books was a crime. I started thinking about how much knowledge can be attained through books, and this book made me think about what books offer. That is because this book offers so much to the reader. The only thing I didn't like about this book was that it had no closing to the story. I personally like closings but some people like to imagine the end and it always works for teachers to have a finish the book kind of project. But anyway, this is a truly great book."
+2,one of the best,"This is one of my favorite books. It's a great tale about utopia, censorship, and decline of our collective culture into a mass of visual goo. It's Bradbury at his best. He kind of cheats a little with the ending, but the overall quality and message of the book makes it one of the finest pieces of literature out there."
+2,glimmery and grey,"this was the first bradbury that i have tackled, so i am not entirely sure if bradbury's style is always so greyfor this book however, the splashing about in the language was a good thing, and fit the material.rather scary how closely the world here resmebles our own, with the mass of the public simply too enveloped in their own ignorance, and happy about it.fairly quick read, and worthwhile."
+2,This book burns your brain!,"This excellent book captures a society unlike any other. In this world, books are outlawed. If you are caught with them, you are jailed and the books are burned. Guy Montag, who is the protaginist of the story, is a firefighter. However, instead of putting out fires, he starts them. He never questions the laws of this society until he meets a seventeen year old girl. She places all of these wierd thoughts and ideas into his head. From then on he questions everything. This winds up getting him in trouble. However, in the end this works out for the best. We definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants to burn their brain. For under six bucks, you can get a great thriller."
+2,This book is a must for society,"This book was not about neccesarily; the future. But it was about the society we live in today, and how actually close we really are to this horrific view of the future: where firemen are sent to burn books. The things Guy Montag went through, were just horrible, and the war was out of control. The hobos; or outcasts from society; were a great addition. The reason for their outcast, one might wonder: books. Montag realized this when that woman killed herself. I treasure books, and the thought of this ever happening blows my mind. Try this book!"
+2,Eye-opening & Spellbinding!!,"This novel is truly a work of art. It has mastered the art of allusion and metaphor. We had to read this book for College Prep. English (10th grade) and I was very disappointed at first. Then I went back and started over and read it slowly so I would understand it fully. As I read back through the pages, it seemed like a totally different book. I hung on the natural similies and metaphors, and couldn't believe how correct Bradbury was in placing our future. To those who ""just don't get it"" I say I'm dreadfully sorry. It's a pity that you wasted your time, not actually reading the best book ever written! I hope that you will give it another chance and that you will understand that this is a literary work of art!"
+2,Interesting novel!,"Fahrenheit 451 is an excellent novel that I highly suggest to those who like well-written, thoughtful books. The plot and the story in general are extremely interesting- not only due to the actual events, but due to Fahrenheit 451's frightening connection to our lives. The futuristic, dystopian setting where the government has censored all forms of high art and learning, and where humans have 'dumbed down' to an unbelievable degree, gives way to a story where humankind fights with itself to regain a civilized society.Fahrenheit 451 is no doubt a critisism of our society and a scary prediction of may be ahead. Don't miss this wonderful novel!"
+2,Great Book!,"I picked up this book because I was just in need of something to read. Once I began, I could not put it down! Farenheit 451 is set in a not so far away distopian future where media rules and books are illegal. In this place, firemen start fires on books rather than put fires out. Guy Montag is fireman who begins to see the truth in books. When this is discovered though, he has to run for his life. This is a great book for pretty much everyone, but there is aare heavy phycological thoughs throughout the whole book, and sparce mild language. Overall, if you want a great book to read, choode this!"
+2,Farhenheit 451 The book about no books,"Ray Bradbury's account of a bookless world is realistic in every way. Farenheit 451 is realistic in how it describes situations, people, and places throughout the book. In the beginning of the book it describes Guy Montag and a book burning. The author describes the book in how the books ""Flutter around like birds and the sky burns as black as night.Guy Mantag is a firefighter who, instead of fighting fires, he starts fires. Guy does this because of a massive government censorship act in order to keep people in line with the way they think. It is sort of like a cover up. Society agrees with this because they don't want to break the law.This book's in depth descriptions are so good they pull you in and its like your there. Farenheit 451 will fill you with a new way of looking at things."
+2,School Assignment,"I would recommened this book for anyone ages 13 and up. It's a hard read, but has a strong theme and interesting characters. I enjoyed the whole book until the ending. I didn't like the ending because it was a little bit confusing and sad. Besides that I enjoyed this science-fiction which has a strong resemblence to the Giver by Lois Lowry."
+2,Good Value,This was ordered for a teenager who had it on his reading list. It was an excellent used copy and a great value for the money.
+2,Fahrenheit 451,"Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury, is a book that attacks what our society is becoming. Yes, we have a long way to go to be in a state where books are outlawed and firemen start fires instead of stopping them. But still, we have a good head start. People come home from work and plop on the couch and watch TV. You have to be an intellectual to read books. It's just not the norm anymore. In this book, TV has taken over people's lives with wall to wall TV screens. The imagination is lost in the hours of meaningless violence and comedy that is blasted through cables to people's homes. Then, through an array of events, the main character, Montag, starts to wonder about things and think for himself. With society frowning upon thinking, he's in a world of trouble. Fahrenheit 451 is a book that makes the reader think ""What really is important in my life?"""
+2,Better than I remembered,"I read this book when I was 12 for school and it schoked me then. It shocked me even more the second time around. It is a"" timeless Must Read"". RIP R. Bradbury"
+2,Oh my goodness....,"To reread these classics and then see how current and relevant it is for today is amazing. Parlor and screens, Internet and Facebook. Value of justice and human life each placed below entertainment all to be wiped clean and reset. We are all poorer at the loss of the author."
+2,Bradbury at his best,This was Bradbury's best book. He has an amazing ability to paint a scene without unnecessary description and create tension with characters you can truly identify with and live in their skin. He will be missed.
+2,Extremely Thought Provoking,"Fahrenheit 451 is an excellent book for someone who is into pondering the meaning of life and stuff like that. However, it's not the light, entertaining book that some may be looking for. Most of the book is a metaphor, and if the reader is willing to think about what is represented so much can come from this book. The idea of the book is fascinating and Bradbury's demonstrates his point perfectly with his amazing word choice. There are so many themes and life changing lessons that can be pulled out of this book. If the reader dives beneath the surface of this book, they will get a whole lot more from this book than they would from a cheesy love story."
+2,Alarmingly realistic,"Bradbury is a master of the genre. In ""Fahrenheit 451"", he once again shows his literary genius. Proving points such as ""knowledge is thy strength, fear is not thine strength"". He shows the importance of the written word and the dangers of censorship. This book made me think, which is contrary to this book. It made me think about how much we take for granted, even if it is just thinking. As they say, an oldie, but goodie. Not to be missed"
+1,Ultra-overrated,"I picked up this book with such high expectations-Ray Bradbury is relavtively famous, the book is fantastically reknowned, and it is about censorship, an issue that I really care about.Well. My expectations were smothered, stabbed repeatedly, and left on the floor to die. This is not a good book. Bradbury's writing is incredibly confusing, and some pivotal parts of the story are so removed from the main plot that you can't understand them.Bradbury has a penchant for killing off characters. For example, one character, that changes the life of the main character, is dead 20 pages into the book. If she was burned 'cause she had books, fine, but she got run over by a car. How stupid is that?Pass this one up, and for a real futuristic utopia, try 1984. Just not this."
+1,Simplistic Viewpoints,"While I can appreciate Bradbury's views on television's effects on people, I believe he gave far too much credence to the communistic approach to controlling people by doing away with books. Considering the beautiful complexity of a book like Dandelion Wine, this was disappointingly simplistic and unrealistic. And as to the war and the 'bomb' at the end, he stepped totally out of reality, since by the time this was written, the world would have known that the effects of radiation went far beyond the initial destruction. And he gave no explanation as to why there should have been a war at all. Bradbury ignored these issues to the detriment of his entire concept."
+2,Great,This book is in the vein of 1984 and other great books that show amazing foresight. Words of warning for the present and future.
+2,Fahrenheit 451 Review,"I originally purchased the Metric edition, Celsius 232.778. I was thoroughly disappointed. Reading the original was a breath of fresh air, even if it wasn't as renown by the International Organization for Standardization."
+2,A Review,"My name is Laura, and I am doing this review for my english pre ap summer assinment from JMS. I thought this book had a good plot, but it was kind of hard fo me to understand. Some of the parts of the book I had to read three or four times to figure it out. Though at parts I was lost I did love the book, and I would definately recommend it to some one else."
+2,F. 451,"I really enjoyed this book, but the story line was a little different then I had expected it to be. This is always a fun book to read, which I will be reading in the future as well."
+2,Strong message and beautiful to read,"I was surprised by how much I liked this book. I had heard people talk of it forever and always put it in my mind as a book to read, but I didn't think that it would necessarily be an enjoyable read. I finally got around to reading it when I heard that Michael Moore's new movie is titled after this book. (Fahrenheit 9/11 The Temperature at Which Freedom Burns)So about the book... It is not only a good story with a strong message regarding freedom of speech. It is beautifully written and very easy to read. The words flow, and each character is perfect in their contribution to the story. This book is pretty short. I think it is a must read for anyone. I'm not going to say more, because you have to read it for yourself!"
+2,Disturbing...,"One of the signs of a great book, in my opinion, is that it disturbs you - twists with your emotions and never leaves you. More importantly, that it makes you think.Farenheit 451 does this and more. As I read it, it horrified me how much it applies to today's society. People are always offended about one thing, or they want you to delete that. Some people detest reading at all and are content to spend their days watching sitcoms - most of which are not funny and have no point to them whatsoever. These days, people seem to be longing for an easy, brainless, sacchrine happiness and existence. Farenheit 451 shows what happens when those people get their wish.A must-read for anybody of any age - five stars from me! If you like it, and haven't already read other books of this genre (dystopias and such) - may I also recommend 1984 by George Orwell, Anthem by Ayn Rand, and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood."
+2,Fahrenheit 451 is a masterpiece,"If you have not read this book yet, you are missing out. This book by Ray Bradbury exposes you to why books are very important. A must read."
+2,Fahrenheit 451 is a masterpiece,"Ray Bradbury did well done job. this book exposes you to why books are so valuable. Reading is a gift from God. If you have not read it yet, you must because you are missing out on a terrific story."
+2,Fahrenheit 451,"I chose this book because I have read Ray's books before and enoyed them. The title seemed interesting, so I took it. His style of writing can be confusing, so you must concentrate while reading. I gave this book a ""thumbs up"" because it had an unexpected ending."
+2,Read this book,"Amazingly written!! Ray Bradbury is a visionary. The book was intriguing, and suspenseful. When I read it I couldn't put it down!"
+2,Great book for today,"It seemed at first that the book was too far-fetched, that It could never happen. However the more I read the more I saw connections to life today. In many ways it has been very prophetic. It basically displays what happens when a culture values convenience and comfort over honesty and truth.great read, recommend it to anyone."
+2,Sci-fi fantasy at its best!,I read this book in 8th grade as part of a requirement. I found the book to be excellently written and with an amazing plot line. You'll despise the hound while pondering Montag. I recommend this book for ANYONE who enjoys a bit of imagination.
+2,"A confusing but exciting,well-written,and intellectual novel","A book you have to think about, and that makes you question society and the way you think."
+2,A very hot read!,"Ray Bradbury's story of how he wrote this genius book in the UCLA basement on a manual typewriter at 10-cents an hour is such a perfect start. The nine days in dimes that he spent came to so much good. This is a classic because it is science-fiction that predicts our world today. If you look closely, you'll see ipods and cell phones and flatscreen TVs in Bradbury's artistic vision. The message is obvious but insidious. We know that books are the knowledge of our anscestors, that writing is ideas and that without them we would be vapid, yet we still don't actually get it. Bradbury has created a world with evil every bit as tempting as our own, then turns it all around into a greater good. It's magic!"
+2,Classic audio book,"The Audio book ""Fahrenheit 451"" was purchased by me as a gift for a friend who has limited eyesight. He reports that the book is of exceptional quality and very easy to use. I would recommend this book based on his comments. I have read this book in hardback, and it is a very good book by Ray Bradbury."
+2,A point driven home by a brilliant writer,"While some authors may have ruined this book by hammering the central theme of the novel with hackneyed phrases and over the top situations, Bradbury succeeds in twisting a tale that manages to nudge the reader towards his point of view. Brilliantly crafted and downright cunning, Bradbury proves to be one of the greatest writers of his, or any generation."
+2,Quick 'nd Good,"A quick read with a big font, and only 170 pages, yet it was so good.A terrific story of a fireman who doesn't fit in with the rest of the group and then goes a stray.If the book has multiple introductions, prefaces or whatever only read one, (preferably the longest one) otherwise its just repetitive, though somewhat interesting."
+1,All books begin with a premise...,"... and this one also ended there. Compared to Orwell's 1984 and similar works, this novel is teen romance. It light-heartedly bounds through what it likes to think is a dark future. With all respect to the esteemed Mr. Bradbury, it reads more like Futurama.Aldous Huxley and George Orwell both cover this subject in much greater detail and provide a deeper sense of the darkness of our future. The themes of ignorance, gleeful mass-media mesmerism and inner conflict are better represented in their works.If you understand doublespeak, give this one a miss. It's double-plus-ungood."
+1,Understanding,"I believe this book to be completely and inutterably crazy. I dislike it because of its content. Honestly i have read a lot more interesting books. Slowly i start to understand it but barely. Choice of words is what i believe to not be good. I think the story would be and entirely different book if Ray Bradbury would have chosen maybe some words and word phrases that children might understand better. I suggest to read this book if you feel like you have time. If your into all that science fiction stuff then you would probably enjoy this book much more than i ever will in two lifetimes. Goodluck, you might need it!"
+1,Awful and boring,It was one of the most boring books i have ever read in my life.Why everyone in this society is so narrow-minded.Mildred is the most stupid woman i have ever read for and beatty is one of the biggest liar.So i think Bradbury was probably drunk while he was writing this book.
+1,A good idea gone horribly wrong!,"At first I thought that Fahrenheit 451 sounded very interesting, and I was glad to see that my 10th grade teachers had assigned the reading of it. By page 3 of the novel, however, I knew this was not a book I would enjoy. While it's a frightening, though thought-provoking look at the way society could become, it was extremely badly written. Bradbury goes on and on for pages of nonsense, and his words leave you with no more enlightenment than you had 50 pages ago. He uses redundant adjectives, and pointless sentences. I was especially annoyed when he would go ""inside"" Mr. Montag's thoughts and repeat the same meaningless phrases over and over again. I wouldn't recommend this book to a single person, and my condolances to any other student forced to waste their time on this. Fahrenheit 451 is one of the few books I would gladly toss in the fire."
+1,How ironic - text to speech (tts) not enabled,"How ironic that a book about limiting access to books is NOT text-to-speech enabled. By preventing access to TTS, the publisher has denied my blind husband the opportunity to read this book on his Kindle through text-to-speech as he wants to do. He will not buy audio books so the publisher makes no sale at all. He bought his Kindle for the express purpose of being able to read books through the text-to-speech function. Unfortunately, too many books have this feature disabled - often through Simon & Schuster. It is especially ironic that the publisher would limit the blind community's access through Kindle TTS when this book centers around removing access to books. Everyone loses."
+1,"This is not a good or bad book, but its O.K","I don't like this book very much. This is the most boring book I have ever read. I will not recommend this book to my friends because it's boring. ""Fahrenheit 451"" is about Guy Montag, a fireman, who starts fire but does not putout fires. In this society, the fireman has to set up fires and burn the books. Usually when we hear ""fireman"", we always think about that their job is to put out fires. It is totally different than we thought, right? This book is about censorship, that is, people does not have the right to read. In that society, the firemen have the rights to burn. Not only books, but also the houses and people. In this book, an innocent woman who has being burn in her house with her books. How can the fireman has the right to burn a human life, a human life! Especially a book lover, How?"
+1,Disappointing. Does not deserve to be a 'classic',Length:: 3:49 MinsFahrenheit 451Fahrenheit 451: A Novel
+1,This book stunk!,"Well, basically what happens without all the boring details is there is this guy named Montag and he is a fire fighter. The only thing is, the job of the fire fighter is to start the fires rather than putting them out. Well one day when he has to burn this old womens house it really hits him hard because she refuses to get out of her house before they light it on fire. So the firemen end up burning her house, the books that were in it, and the old lady. That made him think that there must have been something in those books worth dying for. Then he met this girl name Clarisse who made him start thinking even more. So he sort of came to the conclusion that he really did not enjoy doing what he did for a living."
+1,Turn the stove up to 451 degrees and throw this book in!,"Okay,first off I would like to say that I enjoy almost any book I read. This book has made it to the top of my ""burn this book"" list. Dont get me wrong, the idea was well thought up, but the book wasn't well written. First off, the book starts off with someone trying to commit suicide,and this character is saved even though she's totally wack. Second, the main character is named ""GUY MONTAG"". How origanal. Third, the people in this book are IDIOTS! I mean, first they outlaw all ""offensive"" material, then they condense great novels into two page stories,and then they sit around on thier butt all day watching the ""family"" argue and OFFEND each other. The best character in the book simply dissappears in the middle of the book, and then she is found dead. Not only that but no one has friends. Not even your spouse is your friend. What kind of wack society doesn't have friends. This book needs to be re-written, and seriously re-done"
+1,"Great book, bad performance","As much as I love Ray Bradbury and all of his books, he should have the good sense to have an actor read Farenheit 451 -- Ray stumbles and mumbles his way through the book, to the point that his beautiful writing loses all it's power and grace. Can't recommend this version, although the last disc is a nice interview with Ray about his writing process."
+2,"Fine novel, but it's too short","Fahrenheit 451, is a fine novel. It belongs to the kind of sci-fi, which is really imbued with meaning and consequence. Thus I would group it with other great, litterary accepted, sci-fi novels, like ""Nineteen Eighty-Four"" or ""Brave New World"". I was quite surprised about the abrupt ending of the novel. I think it's too short. It's kind of like a novella. While reading I was thinking whether there is an allusion to the tremendous fear or reds and the communists during the 50's in the U.S.?"
+1,huge disappointment,"at 180 pages i realized that i was one-quarter through the story and not even slightly interested in continuing. so i visited amazon ans clicked on the one-star reviews to see if their frustration was my frustration. if i finish it, it will be because i force myself. just before this book, i finished ""on writing"" by stephen king who points out [i almost wrote emphatically]: don't use adverbs ever. and if sparingly. Fahrenheit 451 is crammed full of ""he said softly"" and ""she said slowly."" my review: timewaster."
+1,What Did I Just Read,"I don't think I'm too dense. But this book was either way over my head or I just did not appreciate it. It definitely got some good reviews, and it's one of those books that schools force upon you to read. So I gave it a shot. It was an interesting idea and a short read (thank god), but I didn't like how it ended. It kind of gave me the same feeling as Children of Men and The Giver. The Giver is one of my favorite books, so I did not come into this with a prejudice. I just thought it was a really bad book. I'm glad my high school never forced me to read it."
+1,Fahrenheit 451,"We thought this book was a good one, but it started out to be slow and confusing. It is about a person name Guy Montag and he is a firefighter that burns books. He is starting to find out that it is not a good job, and he wants to quiet. This is all i can say because if I tell you any more it will give the book away. I can tell you that this is a science-fiction book, and it involves a different society. This is what makes the book so great.In conclusion, this is a good book, and even though it is hard to read in the begining, it gets much better.\Thanks for reading this."
+1,Too bad Amazon can't help out students,"I am admitting this review does not relate to the actual book but to Amazon so with apologies to Ray Bradbury...Ten bucks? Really? Come on Amazon, you know this book is on a lot of school reading lists. My kid loves her Kindle but when I can buy her school reading book lists for $2 at the used book store, you lost. In fact, it is a weird circle of irony - we used to buy books, they got too expensive, bought the kindle, it was great, then you made the books expensive again and... now we buy the books. You lost an opportunity here, Amazon. For the record, she hasnt picked up her Kindle in a month.Too bad for you."
+1,Fahrenheit 451 Audiobook,Some Authors should NOT read their books for the audio format. This is by far the worst I have heard. I found it extremely difficult to follow the story which sounded like it was being read by my great grandfather!
+1,Burn it!,"This book, whilst very good to begin with, fails in the end beacause Bradbury attemptes to beat his message in too late in the piece. He spends too much time describing the story, and his message, as he has rendered it, is too complex to cram into 180 pages. I was told to read this book in school, but was not forced, as i have a passion for reading. Anyone who now loves the name ""clarrise"" for the sole fact that she was a nice person in the novel is a wierdo. But, other than that, i found it to be a tolerablebook, up until the death of beatty, when the novels plot development peters out, and we are left feeling cudgeled for the rest of the novel by its ""moral"" Im only 13, so nyah BURN THE BOOK! bradbury has failed miserably in creating this book."
+1,"My thouts of the book ""Fahrenheit 451""",I thought there was no point to this book what so ever and i dont suggest anyone to read it...! i had to read it for school and i didnt even finish it because it was so bad!
+1,NOT PLEASED,"I was very disappointed when I received this book. I order it for my childs school project, the book could not be used. Most of the pages where underlined in black magic marker, which bleed through to the other sides and the book had notes written in the margins. Very displeased, I had to go to a bookstore and buy another book. Lesson well learned."
+2,More than just sensorship...,"The lessons learned from good authors are timeless. Reading this book today one wonders how a writer 50 years ago could have so much insight into the society we live in today.Yes its about censorship, but its also about today's media and advertising culture. People are fed the news and told what opinion they should have about it... why bother thinking yourself?The parts of the book about television and how the media ties into law enforcement are chilling, in light of the new ""Amber Alerts"" adopted across the country.Good books make you think about your world, and this one makes you wonder how Bradbury could have known.The afterward (or coda) was priceless, and its comments on censorship and ""editing"" are far more frightening than people showing up to burn your books.""I will not go gently onto a shelf, degutted, to become a non-book."""
+2,This is why censorship stinks!,"This book points out while at the absolute extreme mind you what the negative effects of censoring books can be. It is Ironic that this book is on the list of top 100 books challenged between 1990 and 2000. Besides being a great social commentary/civil liberties book, it is an exciting book. If you are in the mood just for a good page turner, read the book, if you are in the mood for a good social commentary, read the book.The story is basically about a man with an empty life who's job is to go around burning the homes of people who own books. A very good example of how empty a person's life can be without being able to exercise their mind. I think anyone who likes to read, will like this book."
+1,The book shows a bleak vision of the future of the world,"The book although very confusing , as the author uses too much detail , was intruiging . One of the things that didn't make sense was the reason for the character of clarisse mclellan's dissapearance. The ending of the book is too sudden , as if he rushed to complete the book ."
+1,My Review,"This book was very interesting, but I wouldn't consider it a Sci-Fi. It takes place in the future, and firemen don't put out fires, they start them. Its about a fireman named Montag who starts to question the law that says you are not aloud to have books, and his adventure after. It was a difficult book to read, but there were some good vocabulary terms. It was also very descriptive. On a scale one to ten I would give it a six. It was a very creative story, but I am not a fan of many futuristic books. Kids under the sixth grade should not read this because they may get confused or not understand some of the words in the book."
+1,ahhh it is alright,this book was really boring and i had to read it for a book report so instead of me reading the whole book i just rented the movie from blockbuster and watched the movie it was much easier
+1,OK,The book was not that bad-but i wouldn't strongly recommend it. It was a bit weird for my liking.
+1,Fell short of expectations&#65533;,"I heard so much about this book before I finally picked it up. And when I did get around to reading it...I wasn't impressed. Yes, the author's ideas are scary: That in the future, firemen set fires to burn books. One firefighter, Guy Montag, begins to look at his life more closely and discovers how empty it is. He begins to take books home from many of the places he has destroyed. Clarisse, Guy's next door neighbor, and seemingly the one that set his book-stealing into motion, is one of the most interesting characters. Unfortunately, she disappears without much explanation. I did see some good messages in this vision of the future, but I felt a little bit cheated too, because I wanted to get a better glimpse at this society that spawned this fire fighter-book burners. I'm not debating if it should be a classic or not, I'm just saying it was not personally a very good book to me."
+1,An OK book,"Sure, this book gives some harsh warnings about the desensitization of our culture and the withering away of intellectual importance, but its radical premise detracts from the story's legitimacy and worth. Bradbury anticipates a complete elimination of all books and literature, and I do agree that we are moving in a more automated, fast-paced society with less emphasis on love and personal relationships. But we will never reach such an extreme level, its simply a rediculous concept. I contest that we cannot worry about whether others are getting their daily dose of Shakespeare, Joyce or the Bible, and if we choose to read on our own, we will always have the chance to do so. I imagine that if you are reading this review, you don't run a high risk of losing interest in books in your lifetime. Yes, Bradbury does offer a striking prophesy of the direction of societal development, but to use this book as the basis for an outrcy against our culture's future is ludicrous."
+1,A major dissapointment,"I am a huge science fiction fan and heard from many people that this is one of the ultimate Sci-fi classics. So, I decided to read it. I was very dissapointed. Though some concepts were fairly interesting they were not developed, so book had no point. I cannot understand why this novel is as famous as it is. Do not waste your time reading Fahrenheit 451."
+1,"Fahrenheit 451, a review of","Fahrenheit 451 is an unusual book about an alternate future. In this book, firemen have to start fires instead of putting them out. But they don't just randomly burn down peoples houses. They burn down the ones in which people have books; you may by thinking why would they care about books. Well, in this alternate future, books are illegal. I bet that this seems very ironic to you, but yes, it is a book about there being no books. I didn't like this book. I felt that that his writing style was very unusual. The author, Ray Bradbury, didn't have difficult sentences, but he did seem to jump around. He would never be very clear. Within each and every page he would jump around, or lose the readers attention by rambling on in an unorthodox style. If there were a prime age group for this book it would have to be junior high schoolers to high schoolers. That is probably because it is about that difficulty and this alternate future may be the most appealing to this age."
+1,There Are Better Dystopias Out There,"This book was hard to read from the start. Eventually one can infer what is going on, but very little is explained plainly. The copy I read was from the library, and there were mispelled sticky notes throughout with what looked like two middle schoolers trying to figure out what was going on. (For instance, ""Why is Beatty ask about the dog? Dose he know where the books are?"")The ending is alright, and I really liked the quote about how the inability to build creates a need to destroy."
+1,A bit on the iffy side . . .,"I had to read Fahrenheit 451 for class in eighth grade, and from the beginning, I knew this book would turn out be quite eloquent and philsosphical, but also extremely tedious. I almost fell asleep in some occasions. Bradbury does a good job describing sections in the story, but sometimes gets carried away and forgets about some mood. For example, when the city is bombed, there should be some line of chaos and the people inhabiting the city running for their lives. In conclusion, I struggled through the book and only read it out of coercion. I would never read this again."
+1,Overrated,"I've just finished reading this book and although the premise behind it is intriguing, the books feels unfinished and rushed...Also, Bradbury's elegant and descriptive style of writing feels like a shroud that covers the rather poor character development and lack of interesting characters. This book also needs a large section (that should basically precede the book as it stands now) dedicated towards describing the overall setting and government climate in order to set the proper mood.....Therefore I cannot recommend this title."
+1,Fahrenheit 451 - Not worth it,"This book is boring. Unless you are interested in science fiction or Ray Bradbury's work you probably wont like it. This book takes place in the future in a world where all books are banned. People spend a lot of time watching television. Montag, the main character is a firefighter who burns books. The story of the book is ok but it gets boring and there is no excitement. The book is easy to read and there isn't any very hard vocabulary. Don't read this book if you are in fourth grade or younger because it might be to hard to read, just stick to the movie if you are interested in this topic."
+2,Poignant and relevant still.,"There isn't anything I could say that hasn't already been said in the last sixty years. It's a short read. Short, poignant, and scarily accurate for today's world."
+2,A brightly burning insight just as important today,"This masterful work of future prevention as Bradbury furvently declares it speaks volumes about the ease in which even a society such as our own (especially a society such as our own) can censor the voices of freedom that speak through books. Even though some of the material and references employed are a bit dated, as I said before, this was not intended as a prediction, only a warning. Are we wise enough to heed its message?"
+2,I HATE THE IDEA OF NO BOOKS!,"""Fahrenheit 451"" is about a future where there is no freedom of speech. A future where every person is a mindless automaton with no feeling. They go about their life wondering whats going to be on the screen next or what they're going to eat for dinner. Worst of all it is a future where there are no books. It is a future where firemen don't douse fires, it is a future where they start them. Their job is to rid the earth of books by burning them.Montag is a firefighter who is questioning what he is doing. Lately he has been stealing books from the secret libraries he burns for a living. He finally realizes that without books people are mindless automatons who's only purpose in life is not to think.This is a great book and it makes you think of what life would be like if our only purpose in life was to be happy. We wouldn't be able to think for ourselves, just like the characters in the book. I give ""Fahrenheit 451"" five big stars."
+2,FAHRENHEIT 451,"Fahrenheit 451 in my mind is a very well-written book by Ray Bradbury. Sometimes this book did get very weird, but it all had a purpose towards the end of the book. The author of this book had a very good idea for a story like this and he wrote it very well.Guy Montag has had his job for ten years as a fireman, but books were for burning and the houses in which they were hidden. This man goes out on midnight, runs and watches pages become inflamed in fire. Then he meets a professor that tells him in the future when people could think, and then he realizes what he has to do.I enjoyed this book quite a bit and I would recommend this book for you if you like Science Fiction."
+2,Great!,"I had to buy this book for school. At first when I was reading it, it seemed a little boring because it wasn't the type of book I usually enjoy reading. But after I got about 20 pages in, I couldn't put it down! I loved every description and foreshadowing, and how much of the technology was similar to today's, even though the book was written in the 1950's. I was so happy with it that yesterday I went out and bought another of Bradbury's books, The Martian Chronicles!"
+2,The BEST book i have ever read!!,I love this book. It is exciting and thrilling. I love the idea of people not being able to read books or think for them selfes. I think that this book should be read by all.
+2,Relevance to our times,"""Fahrenheit 451"" a metaphor on the freedom of speech. It is not in literary terms that knowledge can be controlled by burning books; there are other ways to accomplish that. As the world is full of people; running with lit matches. Ray Bradbury is basing his attack on every editor; censor; lobbyist; government that see themselves as the caretaker of knowledge and literature; and they control by shackle the words of an author who dare to speak out.The question is very relevant to present times. The news is splattered with stories of doctored intelligence documents; on the bases of which dreaded events occurred."
+2,Fahrenheit 451,"Fahrenheit 451At the tender age of 9, as my 30 year old father lay in a hospital dying of cancer, my grieving young mother packed me off to a theater nearby. The feature was Fahrenheit 451, the year was 1966, and I was amazed by the message in this movie, enough to go back every night for a week, and beg my mom for the book. Growing up, I often reflected on how I lost I would be without books, and vowed I would read voraciously through life, and never willingly be part of a society who believed in spoon feeding propaganda to people to make them complacent. Lo and behold, my America has crept in that direction. The message of the movie is not what Government can do to society, but what society allows those in power to do to control them. Reading is indeed the antidote to blind faith in bad leaders. This movie carries a timeless message, one I have shared with my children and grandchild, and everyone who I have lent it or given one to."
+2,Feel the Heat of Words,"I must say that this classic, by the master of Science Fiction, is one of the greatest Scifi books written. Ray Bradbury has proved to the literary elitist, that Science Fiction is not just about non-existing technology. No, this novel questions the self-censoring nature of man. It takes place in the future, 1990s, a future for the when the book was written, and tells a tale of a world devoid of books. The firemen, no longer put out fires, but start them. They burn books. Hence the title: the temperature of which paper burns. Though, I suppose the most interesting part of this story is that the policy to burn all books did not come about from the government. No, instead regular people began to democratically burn books themselves because books typically have that one element of life that common people usually do not want to deal with. Controversy."
+2,Couldn't Put It Down!,"I have never read a book anything like this before. Most of the literiture that I've come across has had ideas that come from other books, but Bradury's idea was clearly original, especially if this was written in the 50's. The language is of the kind Shakespeare couldn't think of. I don't think that even George Lucas could think up such a world. Within the first three sentences I was entranced. The suspense was of the kind that kept me awake, even at 3 A.M., and reading by flashlight. This book will help society be more careful about the future. Bradbury's wonderful creation deserves no less than 5 stars."
+2,emotional impact,"This novel intricately portrayed what Guy was experiencing, if you read this book in one sitting and allow yourself to absorb what is happening, you can feel the choas and indecision that ravages Montag's pyche. This was a refreshing aspect after reading so many award winning books that seem to try too hard to force emotional impact upon the reader."
+2,One of Bradbury's best,"I rarely read SF, I'm more of a fan of general fiction books like Prince of Tides or The Triumph and the Glory. But I had to read Fahrenheit 451 for a class and actually enjoyed it. It had an aura of chilling prophecy, the world may well deteriorate to conditions like that described in Bradbury's classic book, where books are burned. I hope not, though, Amazon would lose even more money than they are now."
+2,Skip the reviews; let's play the game!,"Based on the reviews below, it appears that people either love or hate this book, so let's just play ""What book would you be?"" I would be ""The Great Gatsby."" Ok, your turn!"
+2,Why do teachers force reading down our throats?,"The major complaint against this book, as far as I can see, is from elementary school students who resent being forced to read works they don't understand. I couldnt agree more. Although I am a bibliophile, and found this book very interesting, I am also consious of the unique ability of english teachers to analyse books to death. This type of novel is one that will only speak to people who would read it voluntarily anyways - many people see nothing wrong with TV. If you love books, you will love this one. If you don't you won't"
+2,Earth-Shattering,"When I first started reading this book, I realized it was just another quirky scifi book, that would end up with somebody killing somebody, and that would be the end. But as I neared the end of the book, something struck me. This COULD be OUR future...if we didn't DO something. This book completely changed my opinion about the contrast between literature and entertainment, censorship, and society in general."
+2,Well Worth The Time,"If there is one book that you read in high school that you should read again later in life, this is it. In fact, I'm inclined to think that it shouldn't be taught until at least college because there is simply no way that any child in high school can truely appreciate this amazing novel. Whether you hated it or loved it when you read it in high school, or even if you didn't read it in high school, it is an outstanding story and Bradbury's writing is as smooth and clean as always."
+2,captivating,"As Montag's fire captain tells him, ""You ask why to a lot of things and you wind up very unhappy indeed."" An important difference between this futuristic society created in 1953 and George Orwell's world of 1984 is that Orwell's government was top-down while all the minorities (of every race, color and creed) in Bradbury's dystopia got together to burn everything that offended them. In this case, lack of tolerance for differing voices led to no voices at all--democracy has eaten itself by misunderstanding itself."
+2,Dystopian classic,"Upon reading this book, it occurred to me just how much it gets quoted. The reasons for all the quoting is because of its continued relevance in spite of its age.The novel depicts a future filled with censorship and the ""media"" telling everyone what to worry about- and the worries which have absolutely no consequence. Sound familiar? A little too familiar. I dare say that we seem to be heading towards an age where ignorance is not merely bliss but that knowledge is loudly discouraged. I can only hope I'm wrong.A great dystopian and a much deserved classic."
+1,Uckkk,"I absolutly hated this book, It not only bored me but it aggervated me to the fullest. It wasn't realistic and the things that happen in the book were just stupid! Not to mention the main character's wife was just a moron, and who wants to burn books? I mean thats alittle odd, burning down houses because people owned books, ahhhhhhh, not a good book"
+1,I DON'T UNDERSTAND...,I AM A FRESHMEN AND I WAS REQUIRED TO READ THIS BOOK.I AM ON PAGE 29. I DON'T GET A WORD I HAVE READ. I FEEL LIKE I'M READING IN A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE. MABY IT'S BECAUSE I'M YOUNG.OR BECAUSE I'M ONLY ON PAGE 29.ALL I KNOW IS THAT I'M LOST.I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO REVIEWED THIS BOOK. YOU HAVE HELPED ALOT.
+1,Painful listening,"Ray Bradbury was a fantastic WRITER. I wish he would have stuck to his strengths. Choosing to read this book himself for the audio recording was a tremendous mistake. His speech is, at times, nearly unintelligable (He was over 80 years old at its recording). What should have been a wonderful audio book ended up being a complete chore to listen to. Writers of films know enough to cast proffesionals to act-out their visions. Writers should be no different. Do yourself a favor, read the book yourself."
+1,Poor audiobook,"This may be a classic story, but Ray Bradbury is not a classic reader... I couldn't get through 5 minutes of his voice. I DO look forward to reading the actual book!"
+1,Not up to par with Bradbury's other work,"This is Ray Bradbury's worst book. I cannot believe ... a good writer bombs here. 1st, Clairsse McCellan, the only one who I like in the book ..., then the book skids downhill from there. 2nd, There is a lot of taking the Lord's name in vain, which is breaking a commadment and is a sin. Mr. Bradbury could do better."
+1,The Worst book I have ever read!!!!,This book was horribly written!! It confused more than it enlightened!!! I did not enjoy it at all and I never plan to read it again.
+1,DUMBEST BOOK EVER!!!!,"You always here of classics being read by generation after generation, this isn't one of those. It should be burned itself. I can't believe i read this dumb book"
+1,Wrong book sent!,I ordered a book for my grandson's school summer reading program. The book was supposed to be Fahrenheit 451 and I received a totally different book. I returned the book and by the time another book could be sent would be too late.I probably will not order from this site again.
+2,"book, book, book","throughout the novel, you are exposed to many different thingS comparing to our world to this books words. the main character Guy is a firemen and his job in this world is to burn books that they find among the people. This book repersents the amount of learning that the people will be doing in the future of our county it tv will keep going as it is. the book is a good book it has the posibility of telling people what we will come to if we stop reading. There are factors that leading to the general lack of interest in reading and factors that make people actively hostile toward books. Nature is presented as a force of innocence and truth with one of the characters.Blood appears throughout the novel as a symbol of a human being's repressed soul or primal, instinctive self. Montag often feels his most revolutionary thoughts welling and circulating in his blood. thsi book kept me interested un till the end because you did not know what crazy thing was goin to go on next."
+2,A good read,"I think that this book is a very interesting book because it has some very interesting characters. For instance Mildred, I think that she is a very brainwashed characte. My favorite part in this book would have to be when Montag is outrunning society. I like it because it shows in great detail what Guy is feeling, and seeing."
+1,The message is good but...,"The message of this book is that you always need books, no matter if you have internet, TV or whatever, you always will need a book, this message is written in a book of almost 200 pages, so if someone that doesn't like to read reads this book that person will never read again no matter the message, this book goes out of the story so many times that you almost forget that story, maybe the only book who needs to be burnt is this one."
+1,451 review by Jessica C.,"when i read Farenheit 451, my first impression was that this book is so screwed up. i mean like who would want to not read a book. thats just so wrong. the one thing i did like about the book was Guy's wife, Mildred. i liked her alot because she said that the t.v was her family. she was a little crazy though. i also liked the part where she called the firemen and told them that Guy had books. then she walked out on him. i also liked the mechanical dog. that was something very original. i gave the book 2 stars because i really thought that it was a waste of time to read it. but you know, that is only my impression of the book.Writen By:Jessica C."
+1,Fahrenheit 451- Somewhat a flop,"I didn't really care for this book. Fahrenheit 451 is not far-fetched though. I think some of the material mentioned in this book really could happen in the future if we let it. This is a fairly good book overall, but I'm rating it a 2 out of 5 stars because I was just confused. I am a freshmen in high school and my whole Literature Pre-AP class had to read Fahrenheit 451 for an assignment. Now I know what you're probably thinking, well of course it's going to be confusing for a freshmen. But, I beg to differ. This book is written good I suppose, but the story jumps around too much and certain parts come up and it is just plain confusing (i.e. Dentham's Dentifrice). Well that is about all I have to say about this novel. I'm sure if I read it over again I would enjoy it more. But I don't think this book would be much more than 2 or 3 stars."
+2,"Alright, but sort of weird","Ray Bradbury's book, Fahrenheit 451 is actually a pretty good book. I read it in seventh grade and I recommend it to anyone who likes books. Fahrenheit 451 has a very captivating plot and is pretty well written, but at some parts it got extremely confusing, especially at the part when Guy Montag's wife took too much drugs or something like that. I read that part over 50 times and I still didn't get it until I had to asked my brother."
+2,A novel about fireman who are paid to set books ablaze,This book was very interesting to read. This was my first time reading about the issue of censorship. I had recently wrote an essay about censorship and with the help of this book clearly made it easier for me to understand the issue better.
+2,"Overrated. Only ""half"" as good.","I thought this book was going to be great since it is always on the teachers' lists of recommended readings. But I felt the story went a bit slow for me. The first half of the book, was not very interesting and it was a little confusing. But in the second half of the book the story really picks up. I would only recommend this book to people who like science fiction."
+1,Fahrenheit 451,I first read this book in my L.A. class at school. This book has many meanings tied into it. Fahrenheit 451 is different then what I usally read. This book has so many hidden detals in it. In this book I can acutally see our world now ending up like the world in this book. The author of this book was brillant to make up a world like this. The main character Montag was great I could realt to him and put myself in his shoes that's what I like so much about this book. If I didn't read this book in class I probably would never read it.Hi Ms. O!!!!
+1,Fahrenheit 451,"Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, takes place in a futuristic society where reading books, or the written word, is against the law and if you get caught all of your belongings, house and all, get burned to the ground.Even though this book is completely unrealistic to our society and has firefighters burning down homes instead of saving them, it offers an insight to what live would really be like if there was no written word and if technology ruled our lives.Guy Montag, the main character and our look into the firefighting world, is a man content with his life and never thought of the right and wrong of his job until one day when everything goes wrong and he feels that his freedom is being oppressed.This novel contains some action and it better reading for an older reading audience but will be liked for years to come."
+1,Fahrenheit 451,"Fahrenheit 451 is a book is filled with action and suspense. If you like a book that has many twists and turns, then you'll enjoy this book by Ray Bradberry. He tried to write about what he thought would be the worst future, with no books. They would set books onfire, because to read and poses a book is unlawful. The people believed that books made people upset, think up different ideas, and unequal. The firefighters we know now would set things on fire, not put out the fire like they do now. This book is fairly easy to understand, middle schoollers should be able to understand the vocabulary."
+1,Fahrenheit 451 review,"The book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, is a perfect example of a science fiction book. This book is about the life of a fire fighter named Guy Montag who lives in a futuristic city where books are banned. The job of fire fighters in his view of the future are to set books and the houses they are hiding in on fire. The reasoning for this is that books are said to be evil and contain many different thoughts and emotions that are considered ""dangerous"" if people are exposed to them. This book pretty difficult to read based on its challenging vocabulary and its confusing situations. I would recommend this book to people no younger than 7th grade based on the content of the book, and I would recommend it to people with a strong interest in science fiction and futuristic books."
+1,Expectations,"Not being a passionate Science Fiction reader, I did not enjoy Bradbury's writing ideas and form. I found this book to be a very slow read, not moving very fast. Some of Bradbury's ideas did not seem to fit into the story. I found this story to be too far into the future to relate to. I found the action of burning books to be very unreal in any society. I have read some other stories from Bradbury and part of one of his other books, Dandelion Wine, and Fahrenheit 451 did not match up to some of Bradbury's other works."
+2,Sci Fi Nightmare!,"Despite not being that familiar with Sci-Fi literature, I am learning to love it. In this book, Bradbury creates a powerful, disturbing imagery to ilustrate his distopia, which has bone-chilling similarities with our days. A must-read, even for those who are not Sci-Fi lovers. Why didn't I five-stared? Well, I didn't like the style so much, it could be more concise. Someone said that writing is the art of eliminating words, rather than adding them."
+2,Great book.,"Let me preface this review with the statement that I was supposed to have read this book years ago, when I was still an English Major and for some reason or not I never got to it. I now understand why it is considered a must read and classic. Its a great book with such insight to our culture that I now regret greatly not reading it sooner."
+2,Superb!,"This is an amazing book. I decided to read it when I found out that Mr. Bradbury had passed away.Even though it's supposed to be fiction, it seems way too familiar, since unfortunately there are so many people who prefer wasting their lives doing unimportant things rather than spending their time reading.I highly reccomend it."
+2,Hurrah for Bradbury!,"Art imitating life? One need only contemplate the depths of political correctness to see the coming new order. Utopian societies are hellish and brutally banal at the same time. Like Jerry Furland's terrifying novel ""Transfer - the end of the beginning"", Bradbury's ""Fahrenheit 451"" delivers a message and a vision of the future that is bleakly horrifying. You will devour both of these fine novels in a sitting. Guaranteed."
+2,Great read!,"Somehow I've never managed to read this book, even in school. I'd seen it for years in the library, but was always turned off by the title/cover. To be honest, I didn't even know what it was about. However, the minute I started reading it, I couldn't put it down! With interesting themes and characters, this is definitely a must-read classic!"
+2,Excellent,Reached in time for my daughter's school . My daughter enjoy it. It was for her course material so not much can be said.
+2,What an Interesting Book!,"I read this book for a book club and I really enjoyed it. It was very thought provoking, and I am sure that we will have a lot to discuss. It didn't grab me into the book, I could set it down when I needed to, but it was still really good."
+2,Great BUT hard to follow.,"This is amazing, all predictions and foreshadows came true in our present day lives. Amazing story a must read."
+2,How could you give it less than five stars?,"When in 8th grade I had to read this for school, the first thought that came to mind was ""Oh boy, another dull, uninteresting novel to add on to all the rest."" Little did I know that Farenheit 451 would come to become one of my favorite books ever. I didn't even need a teacher to tell me what Bradbury was trying to say. That is the strength of his message. When we finished discussing the book in class, I even went out and bought it. Not only is this book exciting, but it is thought provoking as well. If I had my way, I would have this novel, 1984 by Orwell, and Brave New World by Huxley stressed in school far more than the meaningless stories that children have to read. A better understanding of these novels could change the world."
+2,Good Read,"I have read this book more than once, when I first read it I had to for school but really enjoyed it. I read it again and even watched the movie, the book is way better. Very good message for those that think books are bad and useless. Books remind us of the past and can help us in our day to day lives."
+2,blame xmas for lateness,"Orded two books in December, and got this one just the other day (it's now the end of January). Again this was done over Christmas when the Post Offices are clogged up with post. The book is in mint condition. Thanks!"
+2,A Classic.,"Ray Bradbury's 'Fahreneheit 451' is a classic that almost everyone should read before they get out of high school or college. It is not just for science fiction fans, but for lovers of good storytelling."
+2,Fahrenheit 451: Review,"In this book, Bradbury demonstrates his talent of symbolism as he brings the inner meaning of the book to our eyes. 451 takes place in a distant future far from our time. In a world where the government is afraid that people will learn (from books)and rebel, firemen no longer are called to the scene to put out fires, but to start them. In this warp society, burning books is a swift, fast way to take out all education, and people who strive for it. Guy Montag, a fireman, meets a young girl who tells him about a past where things were totally different, and once more sparks his intrest in books he had before. In this book, Bradbury tells us about censorship. It gets the reader thinking is it good or bad? Could Bradbury be forshadowing what our lives will soon become? Overall, this book was good. It got me to think about how our life would be like if I was in the book. I would reccomend it for anyone who is willing to give it a try."
+2,Farenheit 451,"When I first started reading Farenheit 451, I thought this book was a little strange. But after reading more of the book, I became mezmorized by the graphic detail and colorful language.The way Ray Bradbury writes has a disturbing realism to it. He writes about the future, but his thoughts are centered around the present.Guy Montag was a fireman, not fighter. His job was to seek out books, and burn them. But his whole life changed when he met Clarisse. With three words, Guys life was turned upside down ""Are You Happy?"" Is he happy or has he been forced to be ""happy?"" Through the book, Guy sees the horrors of his life, and the lives of others. Everyone is oblivious to the torture they are experiencing. Guy wants out but society won't let him go. Guy has books, a fireman has books, books. Now society has turned its back on him, his house is burnt and he is fighting for his life. There are others like him, though, others who contain a forbidden knowledge, the knowledge of a book..."
+2,Good Book,"What can I say that has not already been said. It is a bit dark and too short, but a great effort none the less."
+1,Read it only for school,"I had to read this book for school, and I really didn't like it. There were good parts, but there was a lot of wasted words in other parts. I was very surprised that some of the bad events were in great detail and the ok parts were not. I hated the bad parts because they were so disgusting to read. I am only 12 and I think this book is better for mature readers. This book had a great theme, but a lot of the not so important events could have been taken out. If you are a mature reader and like science fiction, you will probably like this book."
+1,it was one of the worst novels i have ever read,it was very boring and i did not lik it at all. it lacked a basic plot and character development. i was very disappointed with the novel and with Bradbury.
+1,it was okay,"I had to read this book for school, and at first I hated it. The beginning chapter is hard to understand because of all the symbolism, however, it eventually gets better. (slowly) It is easy to miss some concepts if you don't read slowly enough. I felt that the ending was far-fetched and boring. I did enjoy reading about a dystopian society, but altogether, the book is tedious and slow-moving."
+1,"The book is very boring and in some parts,doesn't make sense","This book just plain doesn't make sense and it doesn't apply to younger people. Even though many schools have made this book a standard for 9th and 10th graders to read, many of us just don't understand and get lost. We understand about censorship and all that other stuff, but why are you telling us? We are the ones that want to make everything more open. You make us read this book, like we are the ones trying to close everything up and prevent us from reading anything. I think the congress men and all adults should read this. Not kids. I personally think that teachers and educators could have picked a better book for us students to read. But that is my opinion, and suprisely many fellow students agree with me."
+1,Profoundly unfulfilling.,"Another dark, gloomy, mildly confusing, Blade Runner-ishview of the future lacking in any redeeming qualities.""In the future, Firemen burn books"" -- Bradbury createsan inventive premise but his own gloom overtakes the story.Fraught with loose ends, this is the last book you readbefore you set yourself on fire."
+2,"Classic, for a reason","I picked this up to re-read, hadn't since high school. It is wonderful, easy to see why it has been a favorite for all these years."
+2,Absorbing,"The elements of the film are well portrayed in the characters interaction. While there are some changes from the book, the film does stand on it's own."
+1,"Terrible, Terrible Book!","Bradbury is a good writer (I'll give him that), but I HATE his writing style. He starts making huge long mini-stories within the main story that has no point and is useless. He could have written this book in 50 less pages, and it might've gotten 2 stars. I think this is a terrible book, no offense to anyone who likes it."
+2,Great read,I loved this book in high school and now that I'm reading it ten years later the messages are even more relevant and insightful.
+2,THE BOOK HAD A GOOD CONCEPT BUT I COULDNT GET THE PHRASING,"THE BOOK WAS GREAT IN THE WAY THAT IT WARNED US OF A FUTURE THAT COULD COME SOON, BUT FOR YOUNGER READERS THEY MAY HAVE A HARD TIME WITH ALL THE METAPHORS THAT HE THROWS IN THERE."
+2,impressionable,"Overall, I liked this book. I am doing my 11th grade AP English-3 research paper on it. Overall, this book made me think. It made me think about how people of the WW 2 time period thought: that there might be another war. This book was an example of only one man's thoughts. It would be interesting to see what other people of this time period have to say about Fahrenheit 451."
+2,One of the quickest classic reads around,"Bradbury makes it look effortless. The story reads so fast it is as if the author wrote it in one sitting with no revisions. This book is the perfect quick read for those on-the-go folks who have little time for leisure reading. And when you are finished, you will uncover another reason the book is so short."
+1,"If you are a high school student, this would be a stunner...","If you are a high-school student, this would be a stunner, but to anyone with a little more life experience and a shred of political awareness, the book comes across as dated, patronizing and condescending."
+1,Painful to listen to,Fahrenheit 451 is a great book to read but deadly to listen to on the CD. Ray Bradbury reads in expressionless monotony. I tried to listen to the first CD five times and finally gave up. Stick with the book where you can supply your own voices.
+1,Dated screed,"I am frustrated by the sloppiness of this book. From what I understand, Bradbury sat in a library and wrote it in a few weeks, and it shows. Montag is introduced as a man happy in his job. The meeting with Clarisse blows his mind! But then Bradbury throws in numerous details indicating that his dissatisfaction has been mounting for some time. Although Montag is purportedly of a divided mind, the development of his character is very abrupt and unconvincing. But why develop what is essentially a mouthpiece for your own ranting? Blech. Bradbury's ideas have come to fruition in our time, but, ironically, his own work is not literature at all. I do not understand why this work is lauded as a classic."
+1,"Boring, boring, boring","I struggled through this book. If I hadn't had to read it for school, I would have dropped it immediately. The story is dark and unhappy, and the writing style is so flat and boring. It seems as though the author is trying to use big flowery words and stuff, but it doesn't work at all. This is a horrible book."
+1,more a name then a real book,"this is very dissapointing, cause after all i heard about the book i thought it suppose to be a masterpiece, but after reading it i discoverd that the writing is very poor, the story is bery weak, and the plot is dull.i think the book lost most of it's taste - a similat book like 1984 is more prefferd to read."
+1,A bit on the dull side,"Bradbury has set forth some interesting ideas and prophecies in this book but as far as entertaining and suspensful goes I would give it about an ""F"" grade. It squeeks two stars."
+1,this was horrible,This book is one of the worst I have read!! Classic or not it still was bad!!! I had to read this for school and I hated it! It was soo simple. Only one thing happens in the entire book and that one thing isn't even exciting!
+1,A very disturbing book,"I thought this would be a interesting look at the future, and since it's heralded as a great classic, I decided to read it. I'm sorry, but this book is just DISTURBING. I couldn't even bring myself to finish it. The plot was confusing, the characters were dull, and the idea is to horrid to contemplate. The ""hero"", Guy Montag, is a strange man in the beginning, and becomes a fugitive murderer later on. Unless you want to see an awful, bleak look into the future, DO NOT READ FAHRENHEIT 451!"
+1,Awful,I read this book and i hated it. Don't waste your money on it. It will ruin any respect you have for books. Three words: DON'T BUY IT!!!!!!
+1,Burn it!,"I'm no advocate of book burning, but burn this book! It was terribly disappointing--lots of hype over a cheesy science-fiction novel. There are two major problems with it. One is poor language usage--lousy descriptive word choices, lousy metaphors and similes that make inappropriate comparisons--and two, not enough attention paid to societal problems that give rise to things like book burning in the first place: the threat of the individual to the group; government control over the sheep-like masses; the modern epidemic of people's lack of interest in anything intellectual; the timeless epidemic of a fear of anything that goes against group mentality or upsets the status quo, and so on. Bradbury touches on some of these issues, but leaves them largely undeveloped."
+2,my review,this book was awsome! the ideas and points brought up in this novel by bradbury reflects our own society today
+1,"Hip Hop Uncensored, Vol. 7: Hustle On",i purchased this thinking it was a music video dvd which it is not its more of a documentry with no videos
+1,A big joke!,"This toy is ridiculous! It doesn't do anything. My boys thought you could shoot foam darts, but there is nothing to pull/push on to do that. There are no directions, and this is just a big hunk of plastic junk with a lot of screws that take you nowhere. Doesn't even make sounds."
+2,AMAZING!,"My brother bought this chair and I was a little skeptical. I have several of the very expensive put in your chair kinds, many large hand held and I have sat in the ones at the name brand places and not been impressed. Oh they felt okay, but didn't do the trick. When I went to my brother's house, he sat me down and I sat there the entire night! It was incredible. I have never felt anything so wonderfully relaxing other than my own massage therapist. This chair may seem expensive, but it's worth every drop. I am waiting for mine to be delivered!"
+2,Good lessons for anyone,"Adolf Von Schell is a combat leader, but his lessons apply to any leadership position. This book is a short read that offers big lessons."
+1,Remember: there's no DRANO for the brain-o (beware!),"If you want a sick, disgusting, perverse movie, look no further. You've found it.One word: Feh!In NIGHT TRAIN TO TERROR, glum Jehovah and amused Beelzebub sit opposite each other in a train's dining booth. Three repulsive stories are presented in-between performances from an early-Madonna influenced pop band, complete with breakdancing vocalist. Ancient spectral black conductor and porter inexplicaby shuffle between cars. Visuals in the first segment alone include lobotomy, amputation, heads preserved in jars of formaldehyde and hanging body parts. Lots of booby shots for ogling snuff perves. (grabs some filth-removing eyewash)Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 IMDb viewer poll rating.(2.7) Night Train to Terror (1985) - Richard Moll/Cameron Mitchell/John Phillip Law/Marc Lawrence/Ferdy Mayne/Tony Giorgio/Earl Washington/Gabriel Whitehouse"
+1,What the heck?,"This movie is weird to say the least. Over all picture quality, at least on the version we have, is pretty poor for DVD. It is more like an old VHS rental or something. Sound is average at best. The movie, or movies as it is, are rather confusing. The action seems to bounce all over the place and it is not entirely clear as to what is going on most of the time. The general idea of the movie (e.g. God and Satan bartering over souls) is interesting but this movie does not pull it off very well. The only thing that keeps it remotely interesting are the short parts with gore that is so fake and funny you end up laughing your ass off (clay animation anyone?). I'd definately recommend renting this movie if possible before considering a purchase."
+1,Mindless!,"The plot is God and the Devil bet on who will win, a doctor who rapes his victims before hacking them up with a chainsaw, or a victim who is on the run who can win."
+2,Could this really happen?,"A great read w/a uncomfortably plausible story line. Just the fact that children could be used as pauns by terrorism is terrorfying in itself. This book is well written and the characters well developed. Interesting twist throughout the book and a good, ending. Well worth the read and looking forward to more books from this writer."
+2,Highly Recommended,"This CD is a very impressive debut release, I strongly recommend it. Lead singer Delores O'Riordan's vocals are chilling and awe inspiring, and the band has the power and force to impress anyone. This band is also a tremendous live act, check them out!"
+1,ludwig,Saw the 6-hour version at the SF Film Festival special screening about eight years or so ago. Was not bored for a minute. Why are we being offered the truncated version? Only 2 stars for this version which is very disappointing after having waited so long for a Region 1 release. Really a shame.
+1,Dark and dreary,"A dead girl is found in a field and that leads us to several stories that kind of involve her. Each one is dark and dreary and slow. Toni Collette and Piper Laurie reinact Carrie in the first segment which adds nothing to the film. Actually only the ""Wife"" and the ""Dead Girl"" seem really worth watching and both of those are very dark and again slow and dreary. Lots of good people in this, but no real mystery or suspense. Really just kind of depressing and that's does not make for entertainment. The real world is depressing enough."
+2,Must see,I really liked this movie. I can't say I loved it because it was so depressing but it's one you want to see more than once. Unfortunately in today's world I found the movie very believable and very realistic. Will definitely add it to my movie collection.
+1,AWFUL!,"This was the worst movie I have ever seen. It was depressing to watch and the story was very poorly written. All of the ""segments"" were left hanging and never actually came together at the end. There was nothing shocking about the ending, it just ended. I had to double check to be sure that was indeed the credits rolling. What a jip, I want my money back. I foolishly bought this movie without seeing it first thinking it had to be good with all the known actors and the description on the back sounded good. Boy was I wrong! I threw it in the garbage, the first movie I have ever thrown away."
+1,"Vile, all too Vile, all too stooopid","That's N-i-e-t-z-s-c-h-e, and what he wrote bears no relation to this movie.In this stinker, all the men seem like predators, or are unappealing at best, all the women are victims. If this is reality--the reality of L.A. or anywhere, I want no part of it. In my experience, people from most classes have some kind of spark or charm. This is a film that mistakes vileness and vapid, blank suffering for profundity or realism.Watch them suffer! On second thought, don't! The most unappealing group of people I've ever fast-forwarded through in recent memory--even worse than The Hawk is Dying.I like dark films--but this is just rub yer nose in it vile and stupid.Avoid at all costs! Yech!"
+2,Disturbingly lovely..,"Sometimes, a movie with a (mostly) all-star cast backfires. There are too many cooks in the kitchen, so to speak. Not so with ""The Dead Girl."" It helps that each of the interwoven plot lines are presented as vignettes, each one poignant and beautiful in it's own way. It really allows the viewer time to get to know the characters. Brittany Murphy was amazing, as was Marcia Gay Harden whose portrayal of the dead girl's mother will stay with you. Great movie. [...]"
+2,Very Simple,Spoiler Alert!They found a dead girl in the beginning of the movie. Couple of the people involved were being interviewed in the middle of the movie. They found out who the dead girl was at the end of the movie.That is basically about it. This is very simple. There are alot of sexual contents and naked women in this movie from start to finish. Even old grandma is full frontal naked from top to bottom!! make sure you cover your eyes if you don't want no nightmare. The pace is kinda slow but yet still engaging.Not a bad movie. 4 stars.
+1,Poor Quality,"Two (2) of the the selections on this disc have static & skip, in fact, the 2nd one just stops after a while. The product is virtually un-usable."
+2,where has ramsey lewies been all my musical life?,"It's rare that I can find a piece of music that can relax me after a long week and get me grooving at the same time. This CD does it. It also gets my 1 year old son shaking his nappy so strong is the rhythm. Familiar songs given a piano jazz working maybe an ignoramus' view but that's what it is. I am amazed this trio weren't hawked to me as part of a back catalogue release sooner. But this proves there are some musical gems yet to be re-released in the noughties. Ramsay, your public needs you - where are you?"
+2,Amazing CD,"If you are into this type of jazz (ala, Gene Harris, Oscar Peterson ) , you gotta love this CD. It is high energy, fun, yet masterfully played. It has an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and a little funk. There are a couple of live tracks that captures the energy of the audience...and you can imagine how amazing it must have been to see him live. This is going to go down as one of my favorite CDs next to Gene Harris's Concord Years, and Oscar Peterson's Night Train."
+2,Finest Hour Indeed!,This is a splendid collection from a great Jazz piano master who is able to cross over into more popular forms without losing the depth and integrity of his inimitable style. Ramsey Lewis and his wonderful trio are national treasures.
+2,Chemists view of Materials,"this book is excellently written for the chemists who are getting into materials science. the cross-over can sometimes be tough due to the ""language barrier"" in that materials typically uses different terms for subjects that chemists use. this book, being written specifically to bridge that gap, does an excellent job presenting the material for the chemists viewpoint.the theory is well laid out and examples of computational approaches and discussion of results are clearly presented. the good and bad of methods are presented in an unbiased way allowing the reader to weigh all options in order to select an approach which is appropriate for their research.i highly recommend this book for any upper level undergraduates of graduate student...or any chemist looking to cross over into the world of materials science."
+2,Acts- Build Community,Great discussion in our community group. Confronted (mis)conceptions of the Holy Spirit. Deeper than expected from online book review - much growth for all of us.
+2,excellent book,good product and good bible study material. learn lots about the work of the holy spirit and how it builds community
+2,Good value,This product was delivered by provider on time and the quality is better the original I bought directly from my cell phone provider and way cheaper! The only down side is that the cord is short so it is difficult to talk on the phone while it's charging (unless you are hands free).
+1,low quality,the charger did work that is the only positive after one day the top broke off charger and the wires are exposed. I guess you get what you pay for..... low grade merchandise
+2,Car charger for Motorola Razor,"OEM car charger so it fits well, seems to work well too. No problems with it so far."
+1,advertised as OEM??,"I bought 2 of these and a RAZR battery from EFORCE CITY throught AMAZON assuming that Amazon would enforce some truth in advertising. Clearly all 3 products are china knockoffs according to the counterfit guide that one finds on other motorola product pages, but conveniently left off this one. I wrote eforce to compalin (dont bother calling!) and they insisted that all of their products came straight from Motorola!The chargers work fine, so for the price, I got what I paid for. The battery however (also clearly a knockoff) held less of a charge than the one it was replacing. I asked for a replacement(OEM as advertised this time Please!) and another knockoff was sent. Im disappointed in AMAZON for this. I was told to return anything I was unhappy with. Ill lose out on shipping both ways.one star because it worked, and they lied.Motorola Counterfeit Identification Guidebook: Motorola, Inc."
+1,Definitely a FAKE,"This is NOT a real Motorola product, the M logo which is supposed to be illuminated from behind is not, there is a little blue LED below the logo - not even close to the real thing. Naturally I am leary of using this to charge my new MOTORIZR Z6tv (Verizon) as I don't want to toast my battery - I tried it on my old Razor phone as a guiny pig and it seemed to work (no smoke came out of it) but i won't use it on my new phone unless I have some kind of emergency and have to. Bottom line (as always) ***YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR***"
+2,Works great,"The charger works great and has a nice design. The cord could be a little longer, so you could use the phone more easily while it's connected to the charger."
+2,Razr OEM Car Charger,"This product works great and looks good too. This is my second (for my wifes), I have had mine for almost 10 months with no problems."
+2,Razer charger,works amazing in my car without any problems. Lights up a bright blue when charging and actually chargers my phone up.
+1,Counterfit item - but works OK,"According to the Motorola guide, the charger I received is a counterfit: It has a illuminated blue dot rather than a fully illuminated ""M"". It works OK, but should not be represented as made by Motorola."
+2,Cheap price good product,My parents use this and it's made by motorola. No issues with it what so ever
+2,Excellent Product,"This Motorola product is perfect. This cigarette lighter charger is as advertised, priced very low and is everything I expected."
+1,Won't Recharge Anything,"I bought this to recharge my phone, garmin, etc. It looks like the authentic Motorola recharger, but it won't recharge anything. Sure, it keeps the device working, almost, your device will run out of power eventually on this recharger, but slowly. However, I figured it would recharge the Garmin, etc, during use like my other rechargers did. I thought perhaps the LED light was using up too much power. I dismantled the thing after a great deal of effort and injury, and knocked out the light. It will now charge my Garmin very well. I don't recommend this product."
+2,It's Inexpensive and it Works,"I own two of these chargers, which even with shipping charges are a fraction of the cost of those available in retail stores...even discount stores...and I don't see any difference between the performance of these and the expensives ones."
+2,Exactly what the family needed.,My family got new phones for Christmas. They all needed cigarette lighter adapters and I wasn't going to pay ALLTEL's prices for an off brand product. I got the real Motorola deal and for just a few dollars.Great product!
+2,No worries,I have already used this item several times. It is quick and efficient. I have not had any problems. I am glad I purchased it. I'm not a technically inclined person so it is simple to use. I was pleased with the quality of the product. It was shipped very quickly and arrived at my home within a couple of days. I was impressed with this also.
+1,Great Value for the Money,"I bought this charger for only a couple of bucks and it works like a charm. I don't expect it last forever so i purchased a couple of back-ups just in case. Each one of these Adapters failed after a couple months use, even light use. I would skip this one and seek another way to charge such as an using an inverter and home plug in charger. This year I switched to an iPhone."
+1,disappointed,"This product did not last two months. I brought it for emergencies and when I needed it, it wasn't working."
+1,DOA,"This item arrived as advertised. We plugged the charger into our car and it did not work; no light, no charging. We thought it might be the port in the car. Tried others in the same car; it still did not work. We tried the charger in another car with the same results. We did not send the unit back due to the price we paid plus the shipping. I guess you do get what you pay for."
+1,"Motorola Razr V3, V3i, V3c, Slvr L7, L6, L2 Pebl U6, V190, Mpx200, V360, V323, V325 - Ch710 OEM Original Auto Car Charger Syn084","I have been looking for this adapter for some time now and found it at Amazon.com. The price is great, arrived before schedule, in new condition but did not work in my car. Everything fit properly but it would not charge my phone - I did not notice an illuminated LED which would indicate power input. In all fairness, my cigarette lighter may be on the brink and therefore not transferring current/voltage; I doubt it though. I had already thrown away the packaging so I couldn't return it so now I'm stuck with it.Maybe once I insert it into another vehicle, it may work. For now, this is it."
+2,Gets the Job Done,"Not much to say--it's an inexpensive, effective charger for your car. Particularly useful for the Razr V3m's worthless battery life."
+2,the dharma rings twice,"The devotion to detail, the honesty, the dignity, the humanity, the willingness to put a personal philosophy to the test-all these qualities come up roses in this book.On both levels, the level of person and the level of writer, the author seized the authentic moment of his reality and recognized the power that flows from his being able to totally accept and acknowledge himself, where he's at, and once able to do that with surprise, openness, a lack of bitterness, and an absorption in the moment, he's on your way."
+1,Boring,"As a longtime deer-lover, years ago I found a copy of this DVD at my local supermarket and bought it, thinking that I would probably love it. However, I was wrong. This is just another one of those boring movies featuring adorable animals that serve as the highlight of the entire film, but eventually over time their endearing qualities gradually start to recede in your opinion, leaving you to mindlessly sit through the remainder of the film. Not only that, but the fawn barely appears in the second episode on this DVD (only two cartoons are featured), and the cartoons are so old that you can hardly understand a word that anybody is saying."
+2,Great product,"I purchased this for my truck - first class product, easy installation, great looks. It works to keep stuff off front of hood and deflects the occasional bug and rock."
+1,Doesn't get to the meat of things,"I'm a huge fan of both the film and the author (check out his music!) but was pretty disappointed by this book. While Jaworzyn's choice of quotes (it's told 'oral histroy' style a la Please Kill Me, etc) certainly gives insight into things such as the process of making the film and the now legennadry financial fallout that followed, very little is told about the characters or the script. The detailed descriptions of what exactly went into filming border on the academic and may bore the bejeezus out of anyone who doesn't already have a background in filmmaking. There is very little information on the writing process - maybe it's just me, but I would have preferred to hear who inspired the Hitchhiker character, for instance, than read pages about foreign licensing and shady deals."
+2,Wow! You gotta hear this!,"This entire album is great! In particular, ""The Chant of the Islands"" is a breathtaking song. Its what paradise sounds like.Do yourself a favor and purchase this album."
+1,A somewhat annoying companion,"This book may be of value to someone who really knows Virgil and Virgilian scholarship, but Horsfall's style is so idiosyncratic, and his approach so random, that students and other intermediate readers are best warned off. Ideas are presented, or hinted at, in sentences or sentence fragments overflowing with parentheses, exclamation points, question marks, footnotes, and cross-references. The text is poorly edited and in places doesn't make any sense at all. Overall, one gets the impression that Horsfall (who wrote most of the book, and translated two chapters from Italian into his own idiom) is a brilliant scholar who welcomes us into his brain but really can't be bothered tidying up before we come in."
+1,More About the Book,"BloodRune is written in a unique first-person present-tense that I've never seen in another book. This gives a very interesting perspective on the story itself when told as it's happening by the characters that are there. This book follows characters more than the plot, and that's reflected by a bit of a lack of direction to begin with but is tied together once the plot is worked up to. In much the same light, there's a fair amount of content to begin with that seems pointless at the time, mere plot filler, but much of that is explained once the plot starts to come into play. BloodRune ends with a dramatic twist, leading up to the series that was intended to follow. Unique characters, carefully placed humor, realistic plot development, and a very interesting perspective make this book worth taking a closer look. A free preview of two pages can be found at the publisher's site."
+1,way to make the worst game of all time,"Thanks to the people at Vivendi Universal for making quite possibly one of the most horribly boring/glitchy/... games of my life. How could you take such a good story, and turn it into the most rotten expierence of my life. Was this game test played EVER before its release? Obviously not.... Let me list the pros and cons:pros:*now cons:-combat is few and far between and when it comes about it usually takes 45 minutes for the enemy to run at you, attack, then run back to its spot (awesome)-not only can your character go of the screen and get stuck, other NPC can do the same! (real sick)-equipping and sharing items only takes about 400 years of your life, forget about all your goals and dreams. This is way better.-the dialouge (like the game itself) seems to be written by children-the games ends in the mines because of a horrible bug in this awfuly designed game.I hope this review sways you from even playing this game..."
+1,Worst Game Ever,"When i bought this game, I thought Wow! I get to play Lord of the Rings! After a week I was bored with it. THIS IS THE WORST GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!!! The combat is very slow and tedious, and the game freezes up to much. Do not under any circumstances buy this game. I gave it one star because it is Lord of the Rings."
+1,Horrific,ATTENTION!DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!I REAPEAT!DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.IT IS BUGGY AND NO FUN WHAT-SO-EVER.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
+1,Don't believe any hype,"First off, those stating how great this GBA game is obviously haven't played it or they find happiness in torture; this GBA version of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring is one of the absolute worst games I've ever played and is a prime example of a licensed video game gone awry. You play as Frodo and you go through just about all the areas described in the original book while interacting with villagers and performing favors to get special items while also taking place in turn based battles with enemies. While this sounds good on paper (and like some old 16-bit RPG's that will remain nameless) there are so many glitches, bugs, and control issues (not to mention the battles take such an excruciating long time your head will spin in agony) that the overall feel of the game seems unfinished. All in all, this game will disappoint even the most hardcore fans of the Lord of the Rings series and they, along with any self respecting GBA owner, should avoid this at all costs."
+1,"Slow, buggy, and awful","I had high hopes for this game since I'm a big Tolkien fan and really like good GBA RPGs. Boy, was I disappointed! First off the game is horribly slow. Combat takes forever, and is boring since your character miss all the time. You'll spend hours walking around looking for mundane items like flowers or Pippen.Add to that fact that the game is horribly buggy. Gimli turns invisible in one quest, sometimes the elves don't give you items you need, and I've yet to meet anyone online who found a way out of Moria without the game crashing.Don't buy this waste of a game. Save your money and either wait for one of the other Lord of the Rings games coming out this Christmas (The Two Towers) or buy Golden Sun or Castlevania instead. This is a prime example of a great license going to waste."
+2,"Glitches, Glitches and did I mention Glitches?","Well, the game is ok, as long as you don't want to finish it. Most of the game is just wandering around pointlessly to find things and getting lost a lot. The major problem is that at one point Gimli is invisible when you need to talk to him and the fact that every single game freezes up when you try to leave Moria. Other than that it's well.... ok for being Lord of the Rings merchandise."
+1,Beware this game,"There's a reason Gamespot gave this game a 2.1 out of 10.This game should never have gotten through Nintendo quality assurance. It's buggy -- you can't even get through Moria without the game freezing. And that doesn't mention all the problems with item cloning, invisible characters, music cutting out, and impossible quests.Even if the game was bugfree, it's awful. Combats take forever (and aren't any fun, since your characters never hit), and the best parts of the book are skipped over, like Weathertop and Amon Hen. Moving your character on screen is like steering a drunk elephant. Seriously.If you're looking for a good Lord of the Rings experience, buy the PS2 Fellowship version (skip the Xbox one), or EA's Two Towers games (either GBA or PS2)."
+1,This game really sucks,"I wish I could give this game negative five stars! Whoever gives this game five stars is a complete loser who doesn't have any good games. This game is not really fun and it has major glitches in it. Why get this game when there are games like Super Mario World, Metroid Fusion, Advance Wars 2, or a Pokemon game! And I am not biased against Lord of the Rings games or anything like that because I enjoyed playing the Two Towers and Return of the King for the Gamecube. This game is fun for the first 15-30 minutes though. My final words are DON'T GET THIS GAME!!!!!!!"
+1,A Slow Game with Terrible Glitches,"This game is more based on the book then any other lotr game. But the battles are terribly slow, some items don't work, things that the game promised are taken out, the graphics are awful, and there are some terrible glitches in the game, especially the Moria Glitch which made me go out buy another one (I thought the first one was a defect) and go through the same glitch again. Even if you are a huge lotr fan you should probably stay away from this game."
+1,disappointed,"I am a huge fan of Tolkein books and lord of the rings especially. This was actually a pretty fun game for a while, I can't complain, I bought it in a bargain bin for $5 bucks, and I was thinking ""What am I going to lose?"" I lost 5 bucks and I want it back. I liked how it had aspects of the books instead of the movies in them, like Tom Bombadil and such. I would have more stars for it (1, mayyybe 2) if I didn't get stuck in Rivendell. I think I got Gimili's axe a step ahead of when I was supposed to and when I talk to him he says he needs it. Game over. There is nothing I can do to progress. And what really sucks is that I saved it before I knew that I was stuck. So its either spend another 3-5 hours replaying it and getting back to that part to progress, or quitting. I think I'll just quit and maybe sell it for a buck on Amazon."
+1,"Might be okay, but glitches are doozies.","I could have made it through this game several x by now, but the glitches stuck me in trees in caves over drop-offs, etc., numerous times. I'm done... didn't even bother to finish and I was well past Morea. Someone said the ending sucks, so what am I missing anyhoo? I'll try the other two, heard they were better. I'm glad I logged on here to see the reviews (that perfectly match mine) or I might have gone out to buy another copy... thought this cartridge had been flushed and just stamped on the grahics glitches were so bad! But no they say, this game just stinks. Don't waste your money, borrow this one from a friend at the most and see what everyone means. Does not deserve the one point I had to give it."
+2,exiting but...,"This game is great! I could not stop playing it even when it was time for bed. I snuck played it under my covers. Only one problem. It takes forever to get through the dwarf chamber. Other than that, it is a great game and I recomend it."
+2,Hello!,"I am going to try to give you the most spectacular review u have read on this game...During this game u get 2 play as...any member of the fellowship. The cool thing about this game is that it is not divided into levels! You go on and on and on wich allows u to change players at any time! For instacnce...when the cave troll comes u do NOT wanna be pipin! not that u EVER would ,though pipin is cool, but wimpy... the strongest person u can play as is gimli...but its kinda funny watching him waddle around! The fastest person is without a doubt...Legolas! It is kinda frustrating though...how it seems in skimrishes yer pple always miss... but u can fix that by boosting up your players!Heres some info:GRAPHICS 20/20SOUND 20/20FUN 20/20BATTLE 18/20MOVEMENT 20/20OVERALL 98/100This game is sure to please any action/RPG/LOTR fan!!!"
+2,Very Anticipated!!!,The Lord Of The Rings : The Fellowship Of The Ring is a very fun and anticipated RPG video game. When I am bored I always play this great game. I can never get tired of a good GameBoy Advance fantasy RPG video game.
+1,What a JIP!!!,"This is the worst LOTR game ever!!! It takes hours to figure out the damn forest, and a lot of other crap!! My brother bought itoff ebay, and only played it once. The graphics suk, the battle is turn based and slow, and it cost us 30 friken $$!!! Don't listen to the other reviews. This game sux. Buy Return of the King and forget about dis."
+1,Pitiful game,This game has so many bugs I'm suprised it works at all. I can't even finish because of a glitch in the Mines of Moria. I wish I could get my money back.
+2,"Hey give it some credit, listen to me.","So far this game hasn't received any credit, well not much.To start off the graphics are good, and the sound is good too.I haven't seen one glitch yet, I'm sorry. The battles are some what slow, but you have to admit that it is cool to have an invitory and equipping items. If you find glitches, return your game! My game is fine, and I'm past Moria. You can switch your characters, that is a really cool option. But the osund goes away in battles sometimes, thats not so fun. I like to have energy in my battles, but the battles are slow. That's why this game got a 7 out of 10. O' and I'm 14 years old, I'm just not signed up with Amazon. Fun game for younger kids.GRAPHICS: 8 out of 10SOUND: 6 out of 10GAMEPLAY: 7 out of 10OVERALL: 7 out of 10"
+1,"Terrible game, very disappointing","I wrote this review only to bring the average rating more in line with reality. I would definitely recommend playing this game before buying it. The story is fine and the graphics are nice, but the gameplay is so [weak]that it will bore your socks off. I used to play way too many hours of MUDs and other text-based adventure games, so I have a high tolerance for bad interface, but this game is potentially the worst I have ever seen. In fact, the game would be much better if they had replicated the character interface from ""rogue/moria"" and put it on the GBA ;)"
+1,Please don't buy,"This game does not work. All of the other reviews about the game having multiple glitches are spot on. The gameplay itself is mediocre fun, but the fun only lasts as long as the first impassable glitch. I played through thrice, and had to stop every time at a pivotal point that the programmers forgot to actually play test. Because of this one major glitch that happened every time I tried to go through, I was not even able to finish the game.Please do yourself a favor and don't buy this title."
+1,HORRIFIC,"ATENTION ALL PERSONS!DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.I REPEAT DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.IT IS NOT FUN.You'd think that they'd have music and the game does,until you make a move pretty much.Poorly designed,Buggy,You could go on and on about it's flaws. final grade F ...NOT BUY THIS GAME"
+1,Would have been nice except all the bugs!,"This game could have been a nice RPG game.However, the large number of bugs makes the game unbearable.I've seen many computer games, and this takes the cakefor the number of errors, glitches, freezes, bugs...Save your money."
+2,Horrible!,"Man this game is horrible! I mean, the graphics are pretty good, but the fighting mode is terrible. First Frodo attacks and most likely misses! And in the Mines of Moria, there is a huge glitch. I got past it, but there is another one! This game stinks!!"
+1,DO NOT BUY,"This is the worst Gameboy Advance ever I can not belive I wasted my money on this. Buy a good game like Golden Sun, Wario Land 4, Spyro season of ice, Crash Bandacoot, and Sonic Advance. If you buy it get it for a different gameing platform. Never buy a game after a book or movie for Gameboy Advance I bought Harry Potter for Computer and my friend bought it for Gameboy Advance and I was amazed at how much better the game was for computer. So I highly suggest that you do not buy this game for Gameboy Advance."
+1,Fun for Fans,"As a Lord of the Rings fan i was excited about the upcoming Game be Vivendi Universal. You can play as any part of the company of the ring, from the first book, "" Fellowship of the Ring"". The game follows the book very well, but the gameplay is a different story. In many areas you get stuck and find that the only way to get out of being stuck is by restarting the game. If you are willing to play, and play to finish the game, then you might find this a good game. The graphic are alright compared to others and you may find that it seems to have a dark tint. If you are a fan of the book you will enjoy this game, if not, i sugjest finding a different game to play"
+1,BUGS CANNOT FINISH GAME,Do not buy this game it has bus bugs and more bugs. You cannot finish it. End of story. It gets zero stars. (0)*
+1,burned 3 times!,"I bought this for my daughter last Christmas. She was so excited she started playing right away. Shortly after she said there was a glitch. 2 Frodo's would suddenly appear on the screen. I took it back, and since you can only exchange the item for the same item we did. Again the glitches. During battle the players would split and you'd have 2 Frodo's or Aragorn etc.. on screen. We threw it out. Later we found several on a discount rack, Spiro's, race cars and LOTR's. So I figure what the heck, third times the charm right? WRONG. The third one had glitches also. MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT. Especially because it wasn't an all battle game. It has action and puzzle solving too. It just should have had the glitches worked out before it was marketed."
+1,A Bad Video Game,"Don't buy this video game for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Vivendi Univeral's ""The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"" has too many glitches in it that cause it to freeze. So, therefore, it is imossible to beat this game becuase of the glitches. Skip this title and buy EA's ""The Two Towers"" and ""The Return of the King"" for the Game Boy Advance instead. Besides, ""The Fellowship of the Ring"" is a boring game for the Game Boy Advance anyway."
+1,Don't waste your money,This game is based on the movie but is not much like it as far as exciting goes. Don't waste your money on such a buggie game! It would be worth buying the two towers instead. The two towers for GBA starts early in the movie so you won't miss the some of the first seens in the Fellowship. My advice is NOT to buy this game!
+1,The Buggiest Game I've ever seen,"Is this the same GBA ""Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings"" that was produced by Vivendi? Now it is said to be by ""Jack of All Games"". If this is the same cartrige, and it looks identical, this is the buggiest game I've ever seen. I have never even been able to get out of Rivendell, because Bilbo won't drop Sting, the Elves won't drop Gimli's Axe, and Gimli doesn't show up at the exit to get his axe. Unless these things happen you cannot leave Rivendel. I have played through to Rivendell twice, and it just gets stuck there. There are numerous other bugs as well, the game freezes in the house where you fight spiders, and when you enter the mines of Moria, although I have never even gotten that far. This would be a good game, if it worked. But it does not."
+1,Too Many Glitches,"For those of you who are considering buying this game on gameboy advance, I recommend you change your mind. The graphics are great, but several times when I was playing it, my character would freeze up or get stuck in a corner, and I had to restart the whole game. And in the Mines of Moria, when you finally find the exit, the character freezes and won't move past a certain point. It may work on other consoles, but I'm not sure because I haven't tried it yet."
+1,Ok game,"This game is Ok. If you like slow paced games this is your game.The graphics are great but the gameplay is slow.You can play all of the fellowship but you have to get to Rivendel to get Gimli,Legolas,Borimer,and Gandalf."
+2,"Fun, yet challenging","This game was very fun, but it had some flaws. For instance, when in the Mines of Moria, the game will freeze at a certain point. It was very frustrating, but it is a common problem and can be worked around by going to the customer service website.The game ends suddenly when Boromir tries to take the ring from Frodo. It is very annoying having to wait for the next game before you can continue the quest!Other than that, the game is very fun & challenging. It is especially good for long car trips!"
+1,AVOID THIS GAME!!!,"I was shocked to find so many glitches in this game! Give me a break; shouldn't products like this be tested and retested? I am not even talking about the silly and useless actions I was forced to take to make certain events happen, I am talking about outright glitches! I totally gave up when I got stuck in Rivendell. I can't leave the place; the elves won't give me an item I need and there is nothing I can do except start over from the beginning. Forget that! I started Two Towers; it's much less boring and inane, and so far, no glitches."
+2,AVOID THIS GAME AT ALL COSTS!,"I was really looking forward to an RPG for the Lord of the Rings, and, well, this isn't it. It's really dissappointing--the story is killed with absolutely NO drama, the music is skimpy and barely playing, and there are almsot no fights. Not that it should be a problem because it's a bare-bones system, with extreme difficulty, slow moving enemies, and confusing mechanics. To make the game even worse, you wander aimlessly through repeating areas to look for an ""item"" that helps you progress through. Although that's not a bad thing for many GBA games such as Castlevania, you'll spend pointless hours searching for an item so you could pass to the next area with the same system. It's gotten old, and this game does it poorly. So get the Two Towers game from EA Games (for PS2, GC, and XBox) and get a much, much better game with an excellent amount of action."
+1,Was fun until Rivendell.,"This game was fun until I got to Rivendell and I couldn't find Gimli. I had read this was a bug and I thought I was prepared because he was supposed to be in a certain location that I read about online, but he wasn't there! I could not leave Rivendell and then I found another bug where if I dropped items and left the room they simply disappeared in Rivendell. I couldn't continue and was very frustrated. Up to then I thought the game was cool. Now I'm very unhappy."
+2,There's no glitches!,"I don't get what everybdy is talking about. I haven't had any glitches and I'm in Troll cCountry. This game has great graphics and sound. Well, sure, it's hard. But that's the point. You wouldn't want to by a thirty dollar game that lasted two hours. That would [bad]!"
+1,"Sorry, try again","This ""book"" (40 pages, including the back cover as a page!) is very close to completely useless. Poorly organized, it does give some useful information, but it rarely puts it in a useful context. The very few drawings are of poor quality and tiny to boot! If you're looking for a start-to-finish process of how to side a house, as I was, this is NOT it."
+1,Not very helpful,"I was hoping to find detailed instructions for selecting vinyl siding and installing accessories like soffits, trim, adding insulation, etc. I already know the basics of hanging vinyl siding. I found a lot of the instructions and many of the diagrams confusing. I found the FREE planning guides and installation instructions from the siding manufacturers more helpful. At $14.95 it is not worth the money."
+1,Wrong Title,"This book should be titled ""How to Bend Aluminum"". It is poorly written and even worse when it comes to the useless illustrations. It has no business being advertised as a vinyl siding book, and if you should buy it, I'm sure you will find it a waste of your money as did I."
+2,A sorely underrated gem of a platformer for Gamecube,"Vexx is the type of game that you can not fully appreciate until you get into some of the later levels. I for one think this games' graphics are great, especially through progressive scan. Awesome character designs and very unique textures. Where this game really shines are the awesome, huge worlds you traverse through. I found myself not being able to wait to see what new world i was going to unlock. Each level has 8-10 goals that you can tackle in any order, making it an extremely non-linear game. One area that this game really shines in is the PUZZLE DESIGN! Some of the puzzles in these levels are INGENIOUS! This game is truly for hardcore platforming fans only, if you can't handle your analog stick to perform precise jumping, crawling or maneuvering, you need to stick to your first person shooters."
+2,Vexx Rules,I read alot on this game and think it sounds great. I will be buying this if I get good grades on my report card.
+2,TONS OF FUN!!!,I FEEL SO SORRY FOR THOSE THAT RATE TOP NOTCH GAMES WITH ONE OR TWO STARS AS SOME HAVE DONE IN THIS CASE=THE GRAPHICS IN THIS GAME IS WORTH THE COST OF THE GAME ALONE=IT IS CLEVER AND TOUGH TO GET TO THE HEARTS AND IF YOU GET BORED PLAYING THIS GAME YOU NEED TO GO GET A LIFE=THIS IS A BREATH-TAKING GAME AND VERY VERY CLEVERLY DONE=TONS OF RE-PLAY VALUE!!!
+2,This game trashes other games,"OK people, you may think this game sucks, but it doesnt, i have made a lot of research on it and i cant wait till it comes out.It is raw, the levels are so cool theyr huge, the controller is easy to use and this game is an absolute must-have."
+1,"If you've played mario on N64, you're played this","Basically, if you ever played mario on the N64, you know what this game is going to be like. It's the same type of scenario where you do various things in each level to achieve stars (or hearts in the case of this game). The graphics are cool, but I just became bored due to the dejavue factor. I was dissapointed."
+1,I'M OVER IT,"With.. Mario Sunshine, Metroid Prime, Star Fox, Zelda, & Wario World who's going to have time for this? Please ~Acclaim~ no sequels. Truthfully the first level was so boring I didn't care to go further. I know it reeks that you may have payed ~x~ amount of $'s for this game , but don't beat yourself up. Just brush it off and buy one of the other games I mentioned above. I can only give a few nods for good graphics, sound and idea. Hence the 2 stars."
+2,Great overview for those interested in the event industry,"I have worked in the event industry for the last three years and decided to read through this book prior to getting into the industry. After gaining more experience and being apart of both small and large events I can honestly say that this book has a ton of applicable information. I highly recommend this book if you plan on entering the event industry, putting on your own event, or just would like to see how much time, effort, and planning goes into events."
+2,"Expensive, but a great headset...",I use the headset with a Cisco 7960 - works great. I strongly recommend this product - excellent range and battery life.Too bad it's not possible to pickup/hangup without connecting a headset lifter (lame).
+2,great quality,For the money this is the best quality sound and options. You can have 5-10 people all in the same office using at the same time with no feedback or echoing.
+1,Disappointing,"At first this headset worked well, then it began producing occasional feedback and echo sounds. Now, 14 months later, right after the warrantee expired, I've called support to be informed that the unit is bad and that a repair will cost about $150.Personally, I expect a lot more from a headset that cost over $300."
+2,new headset,the quality of this is very good. only problem is that i wish the battery would last longer. lasts about 4 hours
+2,Who says Old Folks don't have fun,"I just saw this book at a yard sale, the title caught my interest and I am not sorry I bought it. I enjoyed it so much I bought it for my Daughter-in law's birthday"
+2,Dear Mad'm,"This book is a beautiful biographical story by the person who lived it. The story is wonderfully entertaining from beginning to end. It makes you want more from her continuing to live in the Cal. mountains as an elderly woman with ""young legs"".David Brokaw"
+2,Dear Mad'm,"I first purchased this book while on a vacation trip exactly 14 years ago (1989); since then I've tried to read it at least once a year. I laugh my way through the book, and the author's courage & zest for life continues to inspire me! I only hope I am able to always view life with the same gusto & joy she had, trials & tribulations notwithstanding. She was quite a remarkable woman."
+1,Book is better than the movie,"I really liked the book, that is why I got this DVD. Big mistake. The acting is so bad, it reminds me of those cheesy after school specials where it seems like they just pulled people off the streets and said ""here's the script, do the best you can"". I have several of Mary Higgins Clark's DVDs. It is pretty much hit and miss as to whether or not the acting will be good or not. You're better off renting them."
+2,They Wrote the Book on Transistor Radios,"One of the ""must haves"" if you are interested in transistor radios of the fifties and sixties. Hundreds, (thousands?) of listings with photos of some, descriptions of all, and date of manufacture for most. The book also contains estimated value ranges, and useful introductory information."
+1,BEWARE if you have a widescreen TV!,"What's the deal, slipping the fullscreen version of Stuart Little in with the widescreen version of Stuart Little 2 and mislabeling the package?! A 4:3 aspect ratio film should NOT be called a ""Deluxe Version"" when there is a 16:9 version available. I feel very deceived/taken by this, and am docking these otherwise cute movies 2 full stars for Studio Stupidity."
+2,Great for a trip,I bought this movie to my 6 years old daughter see when we are on a trip. But she like so much that everywhere we go she take with her. It's a great movie.
+1,The Adoption theme is problematic,"Adoptive parents should be aware of the problematic aspects of this movie for kids who were adopted. When Stuart's biological parents arrive on the scene and announce that they want Stuart back, his adoptive parents hand him over, no questions asked. There is no sense that adoption is permanent. If your adopted child sees this movie, be prepared to discuss it afterwards and assure your child this would never happen in real life."
+2,"Cheap, and perfect","Exactly what I needed, for a fraction of the price. One warning: didn't come with the bolts needed to attach it, so make sure you save these off of the old mirror (I had, so it wasn't a problem)."
+1,Not what was pictured,Speed square that is pictured has black outline on all lettering. What I recieved has no outlining on lettering. Very hard to read. Very disappointed in product.
+1,Yellow on Yellow (no black lettering at all),"Terribly misleading picture. The Black writing on yellow plastic is exactly what I was looking for, and it is exactly the way most Swanson tools are made. NOT THIS ONE. This is all yellow without a hint of a shadow for contrast. You can still use it for square cuts and such, but don't count on reading the numbers. Get the metal version that is all grey - they are easier to read even with their lack of contrast.I plan to keep the one I ordered and spray paint it black and then quickly wipe the paint off of the flat surfaces in the hopes of getting something like what is pictured. Shame on Amazon for using this picture."
+1,Not standard size,This tool does not fit into my American made nail bags.The plastic seems really strong but i will never know cause i cant carry it.
+2,Can't go wrong with Corcoran!,"Well made, great tread for walking in snow, sand and standing to work in all day long, I bought these for my partner and he stands at his job all day long and will only wear combat boots. His last pair of combat books were jump boots and the sole did not last. As a former military wife I would never buy anything but a Corcoran boot. The field work boot looks like it will be up to the wear and tear he puts on his footwear plus the soul is thick and has a great tread. We received them in record time to ""boot!"" THANKS! You cannot CANNOT GO WRONG with Corcoran's no matter what cut or style!"
+1,Great playing can barely be heard over the hiss & noise,"The song selections and Art's playing are truly awesome, but,the sound quality of the first ten tracks is downright pitiful!Track #11, 'Wee Baby Blues' with band & Joe Turner singing, ismore a novelty tune. The 'clean' tracks, #13 thru #19 are allfrom the double-CD release: Art Tatum 20th century piano genius- which is probably a better option. The remaining good track,#12: 'I Got Rhythm' (w/ Tiny Grimes and Slam Stewart) is fromthe CD: I Got Rhythm: Art Tatum Volume 3 (1935-1944)- listen to this disc before buying it!"
+1,Tatum's Worst Hour,The pops and hiss are a horrible distraction. Sounds like a cheap tape recording of a really scratched up record. Buy any other Tatum CD and you'll be much happier.
+2,"Great work, but...","Art Tatum's playing on this album is truly amazing. It displays his virtuosity on almost all tracks. With long, running lines, and fast technical playing, Tatum is truly a genius. However, the sound quality really turned me off when I was first listening to the record. Its hard to not notice the fuzz, and if I feel that the record deserves a 4.5, nothing lower, which is why I rated it a 5."
+2,Baby oh babys good for my baby!,"OK,listen up people! My daughter Lauren bought me this book for mothers day because of its cartoonish cover. But we all know the saying ""Don't judge a book by its cover!"" My daughter read it before me (let me mention shes ten and very mature)and liked it but when I read it we both agreed that it sort of overdid the sexual content, but is a good book none the less. It was funny, sad,outragious, and over all a sweet and amusing book. Mostly for adults but mature pre-teens can read it too! Wonderfulfor adults and kids who understand love and the situations in this book. And might I add that Lauren could not put it down for five seconds even if she tried! Same thing with me!Go buy it unless your BORING..."
+1,"Started out fine, but petered out...","Too much time spent on secondary characters or too much time spent apart by the main characters made this very slow reading for me. I really liked Jake to begin with but I eventually came to not really care. The initial conflict was very strong, but then the author seemed to drift off and care more on Jake's in-law's relationship. The final conflict was resolved too easily for me to really buy into it.But it's not all bad. Ms. Wells writing voice is smooth and easy. I'd be interested to see what she comes up with in the future."
+2,Lighthearted and Witty!,"Robin does a superb job of bringing an unusual twist to an everyday setting. My mother and I rarely agree on books but this one had us both laughing. I was especially fond of the twinkies, and how the baby mysteriously kept gaining weight. And of course, this review wouldn't be complete if I didn't note my appreciation for the 'pick a peck of poop' sign.Two Thumbs Up!"
+2,"Good, easy read...","This was a cute story, although not too original. Easy read. I would read this author again.Classic feel good love story."
+1,Bad Selection!!!!,"Why dont the people who chose songs for Mangione's compilations, instead of just keep putting the same old songs on compilation after compilation, pick some new ones. Perhaps the only reason to buy this album is for ""Floating,"" as it is the only song not yet used for a Chuck Mangione compilation."
+2,Worth the Indulgence,The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is the hefty price. This briefcase is terrific and just the ticket for a baseball loving guy who traded in his glove (but not his love for the game) for a desk. It's heirloom quality and I may well come back in 20 years to give it a full five stars if it ages as well as I expect.
+1,"Nice briefcase, horrible customer service","I really liked this briefcase until one of the buckles broke. I contacted the company that shipped the bag, something like 'Sports Accessories', not Rawlings. After 3 months of poor communication (and after I sent them the broken buckle upon their request even though I had offered to just buy a new buckle) they informed me that their service department was closing. I asked them to return the broken buckle, but no response. The story is longer than this, but as a result of horrible customer service, I now have a briefcase that i cannot use."
+2,Doesn't degrade sound quality,"I bought this and a RiteAV 25 ft. 3.5mm Extension Cable at the same time. The RiteAV 25 ft. 3.5mm Extension Cable dramatically compromised the sound quality into my B&W P5 headphones. This headphone extension cable, by contrast, did not cause any drastic deterioration in sound quality. Because of the solenoidal supercoiling, full extension to 25' is difficult, but if you are within say 15' to 20' of your amp, this should not be problematic."
+2,great but........,great water housing. but where is the lens cap? i spent $200 on this housing at a store and i am so paranoid about scratching the lens its rediculous.
+2,"Very basic, but quite useful for the mechanical engineers","Very basic, but quite useful for the mechanical engineers. It would be helpful, if you want to learn 'matlab' as a mechanical engineer."
+2,Songs 4 Life is 4 kids!!,"My kids (kindergarten & first grade) love the Songs 4 Life kids ""Light your World."" The songs are easy to sing along with and the know many of the songs. I found the tempo a little repetitive but I was impressed with the kids' ability to sing along."
+2,Great CD but hard to read,"My son and I both love the CD and the variations between Japanese songs, bilingual songs that we knew prior, and conversations in Japanese. The book is a bit difficult to read because of the small print of the Japanese kanas, Romanji, and the English Translations in the back. This would be easily remedied with slightly larger print. It is still a great purchase."
+1,Need to know some Japanese before using this product,"I found the product inadequate. This CD is a collection of children's songs, with some narrative, spoken by a child in Japanese, preceding each song. The weird thing is the narrative is completely unrelated to the song. Even my 9 year old figured out that the song following the child's narrative, was in her words ""completely random"".I don't know why the narrative wouldn't have a strong(er) relationship to the song. That aside, the songs chosen are perfect for very young children, under age 10. But there is no way you are going to ""learn"" Japanese by listening to this CD. The best result would be that you and a child would improve listening comprehension, which isn't a bad goal, but isn't how I interpreted the CD as advertised."
+2,asking for an information,"Hi ,We are running a pub here iN Marmaris Turkey.Since long time we are looking for the production place on lite ice cubes to import here to Turkey to sale.If you would like to make business with us to sale this product here in Turkey to the clubs please ,inform us about the details...If you do not prefer to make business together would you help us where to find the production center of this product in china or in Europe...Thank youSincerelYBar SoydanZulal UyAnik"
+2,What a blast!,"These are a real hit with everyone, from kiddie parties to Bar-B-Q's! Lots of fun,and different than most novelty items. Put them in your glove compartment in case you get stranded, next to your bed in case the power goes out, toss them in the pool, the tub, the punchbowl,the fun ideas with these things are endless. Incidentally, these work just the same as all the other ""Waterless"" drink coolers that we've had since long before the ""lighted"" ones arrived on the scene. Why-ever would you ""throw them out"" just because the light was done??"
+2,Theme gifts,"I discovered these beautiful little gems at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant at Walt Disney World in Florida. In a darkened atmosphere like the Sci-Fi Restaurant, these cubes show up great.I would recommend them for holidays or theme parties as favors for your guests. Use lots of candlelight during your party rather than overhead lighting to provide a ""darkened environment."" Litecubes are economical and will certainly provide entertainment for your guests.This would be a five-star product if the batteries would provide more than 10-12 hours of use. Figure on using them for 3-5 cocktail parties before replacing them. Batteries are not replaceable (unless you have the capacity to reseal the Litecubes). Store your litecubes in the refrigerator to slow the battery's decay."
+1,HORRIBLE!,I bought 5 of theese for 20.00 dollars. I turned all of them on at 10:10p.m. At exactly 10:11 p.m. they shut off and wouldn't turn back on. They had lost all of their battery and I was forced to throw them away because what is the use of a BROKEN litecube. They JUST HAVE TO make a charger for these. They were cool until they went out.
+2,Useful litecubes for different events,"I would recommend them for holidays or theme parties as favors for your guests. (It is such a great gift in festival's sovenuior such as wedding, X'mas or Halloween.) Litecubes are economical and will certainly provide entertainment for your guests, especially in darkness environment. If you want to buy Litecubes, you can contact us as follow email address: icubesworkshop@yahoo.com.hk"
+2,Great Argument,"This book is a great example of rational thinking. The way Paley states his argument is flawless, and he uses all the resources available by his time. His arguments, of course, are no longer useful to creationists, this book was written way before Darwin and Wallace structure their theory, but at his time this was a must read. Even Darwin and Wallace read the book lots of years later, when they were students, and this book imprint (at least as I'm concern) a great prejudice Darwin had to surpass to establish his theory. It is so well written, and, again, so well founded, that dismiss it was quite a task. Recently Dawkins wrote a book ""The blind Watchmaker"" that was inspired by Paley's ""Natural Theology"", and solidly refutes his arguments (irrefutable in Paley's time, since no scientific evidence or theory had been powerfully establish as to do so). This is a classic book, it is incredibly interesting from a lot of different perspectives, I highly recommend it."
+2,Under rated,"Damon Knight was a genius who was largely unapreciated.""Rule golden"" is amazing.As was ""A' is fir anything.Can not praise his brillance enough."
+2,Awesome book,"I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the development of women in Islam in Africa. The book portrays anthropological and feminist insights to construct a critical ethnography. Furthermore, it explores the difficulties that women in developing countries must face on a daily basis. Other than this, I received the book within of week of my purchase and the book was in excellent condition; I would recomment this seller to anyone."
+2,you can't beat Swanson for quality :o),"Quality is always first with Swanson, they are perfectly square when you test them. Lightweight enough to be easy to handle, but strong enough to not bend like the cheap ones. Best price and instant ship."
+1,Too long to read!,"The section on humor is very good, but if you want to improve your presentation skills, it's no point reading a big book, you have to practice to improve.This book could have been more useful if it were more concise."
+2,Eight for the Money,"If you are a fan of public television, you are going to love this combo! Every title was entertaining, without all the rude sex and violence found in so many of today's box office blockbusters. Delightful and humorous features for only pennies, in your own living room."
+2,I Love British Films and The Classics,Why?Because of Colin Firth and Maggie Smith and Judy DenchAlso My daughter in Germany only has her Video Library for entertainment so I send them to her
+2,Some great movies,Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of these movies. Thought maybe they would be sub pr because there were so many for such a great price. Actually some real gems and some great actors.
+2,Britfest!,"Great movies, Lots of fun and entertainment with this DVD. It was at our door right after I ordered it. Delivered in very good packaging not a scratch on it. How nice to have so many movies in just two discs. Years of enjoyment ahead with this purchase. I recommend this collection, highly.Indy Jan"
+1,Disappointed,"What a shame that these are considered to be"" acclaimed films""..while the color,design,etc was fine-I was. Surprised that these fine actors would choose to act in such features.To be honest,I must admit. That I was unable to bring myself to finish viewing them all,it went from bad to worse"
+1,Love british movies,"But I had already seen some of this movie on Netflix, and did not realize until I had purchased this movie"
+2,Love this collection,"If you enjoy all things English, not to mention Colin Firth, you will love this DVD. Not to mention the other great stories, not headlined by Mr. Firth."
+1,The picture quality was AWFUL!!!,"Being a collector of period pieces, I have never watched a collection with such aweful picture quality. Do not buy this collection if you want mediocre or good quality viewing."
+2,British Cinema Collection: 8 Acclaimed Films,I couldn't believe 8 movied for less than I usually pay for one. Someof my favorite actors wer in these & I thoroughly enjoyed the films.
+2,Excellent collection.,I loved all eight films on this DVD. All of the stories were great and the actors did a wonderful job.
+1,British Film Collection,We've watched three of the eight and find them hard going. I thought they would be historical but have found the plots to be mundane and predictable. Maybe the others will be better.
+1,disapointed,have not seen them all but several so far are trash and the others so-so. would not see them again or recommend them to anyone.
+1,No captioning,"I was surprised to find that none of the films have English Subtitles or closed captioning, even though when I look at single DVD's of the individual movies, they do have closed captioning. Useless to me."
+1,Inconsistent and not Family Friendly,"Be aware that while the best known of these is sweet PG rated film and one is listed as Dove approved, others are PG-13 & R rated and filled with nudity and crudity. A disappointment."
+2,8-Movie British Classic Files,This was an amazing collection of British films. They were all very well acted and played out. I prefer British film over Hollywood because the actors in British cinema are REAL people. There isn't all that Hollywood glamour!.All in all well played.
+1,Big let down from ATI - All in Wonder Radeon 8500DV,"Been in the computer industry for many years. Trusted ATI in the past, but this card is the worst thing I have ever had to try and install. I spent over 12 hours trying to install this card and make it work. Currently I have been able to get my system back to where it was prior to attempting this installation. If I could only get it to keep from locking up I would be there. To the writers of the latest code for this card, you shoud be hung from the highest tree. I had had high hopes for the functionality of this card, but with this recent adventure, I will never buy anything from ATI again. In summary, I think a perfect acronym for this card is POS, use your imagination!"
+1,DON'T GET THIS!,"OK, amazon.com is completely wrong. It says this card is worth [$$$] give or take five cents. The new one, supposedly comming out in August or September, is much better, and is going to be at a retail price of [$$$]. Itis MUCH better, and definately worth the wait. HOWEVER, if you must buy a new graphics card now, you should get the NVIDIA ti 4600 by VISION TREK. Not, by PNY, their customer service is very bad, even though they give a very good warranty. (Even read other reviews about PNY consumers). The NVidia 4600 is much better than the ATI 8500, however again, when the ATI 9700 comes out, that will take the crown. Until than, the NVidia 4600 is proudly wearing it."
+1,Be aware of ATI products,"I agree with others opinion that if you get lucky and the card installs properly this product is great. I have quite extensive experience with PCs (I have put together over 100 of them) and it took me 6 hours to make this card work. I would give it more stars but..... First of all, when I bought it, it said on a box that FREE VideoStudio 6.0 by Ulead is included. Well it wasn't, instead there was VideoStuio 5.0 which I wasn't able make it work. Secondly, when I tried to contact ATI by email I was getting stupid autoreply totally unrelated to my question why ATI company is cheating their customers. I would call them but they charge you over [X] a minute for support. So the bottom line don't count on any support from ATI."
+1,This Card is fair - service is really bad,Used the card for about 4 weeks and had problems with audio which traced to the bad (...) connector on back..efforts to get service have failed ...This card and its associated software should have been more extensively tested by ATI.
+1,Bad product. Horrible drivers,"I purchased this product to upgrade my old all-in-wonder card. I love ATI for their wonderfully multi-functional cards but they really need to do a better job of writing software for them. I tried to install this card on Windows 2000 with all the latest drivers and with the exact instructions (after reading another review here) for each driver. The end result was video with vertical lines on both the DVD player and the TV software. Spent 4 more days trying to fix the problem but just gave up in the end and went back to my old ATI card. I might try the Radeon 7500 in the near future (since I suspect that the ""DV"" output of the card had something to do with my problems)."
+2,Fantastic shoes,"I think these are possibly the best shoes I own! I don't know how people have such a problem with them. The leather is soft and doesn't rub anywhere at all. I'm so picky about shoes and have no tolerance for ""breaking them in"". These required none of that. I'm on my feet for 7 to 8 hours a day, every day, and wear these almost constantly. Yea, they're not big on arch support, but they're ballet flats, which never have arch support. Relatively speaking, these are pretty good in that department. Cute with pants, jeans, or casual skirts. Perfect shoes - at any price!"
+1,Ballet Flat,"For it being a Clark Shoe, it had NO arch support. I returned item but had to pay the shipping."
+1,Cute but OUCH!,"I buy Clarks for the comfort and instant wearability, but I was so disappointed with these! I wore them around the house for a couple of days, hoping I'd be able to break them in, but eventually the skin on the back of my ankle and the sides of my feet (where the little strap crosses over) was rubbed off and bleeding. I decided to return them. I'll buy Clarks shoes again, but these were not good!"
+1,Cute but painful,"Ugh. I was so excited to get these shoes, but they kill my feet! The band across the top is too tight, and the heels are too loose and rigid. Thre is a definite sizing problem. After one day of wearing them I had raw skin on the top of my foot and my ankles. So painful I went out and bought a different brand of shoes to replace them the next day. Super disappointing!"
+1,Author Succeeds in Making Erotica Boring.,"I'm sure the 'Did you find this review helpful?' patrol will vote me off the island, but this is absolutely the WORST collection of erotica I've ever read... and I've read (er um) lots.Look elsewhere... this one's a snooze."
+2,"Behold, one of the original masters!","If one were ahead of the pack and twenty years later the pack had caught up and stomped all over one's then newly demarked turf, is one to blame and to be scorned as cliched by ""today's standards""? Certainly not.The problem is, sometimes it happens. Hassell, Riley, Reich et al are usually in this situation. Now that their studies of non-Western music have been exploited and rampantly overused by anyone from hip-hoppers to electronica artist as well as avant-garders, their legacy is muddled by nay-sayers and not very knowledgeable folks. A shame indeed.Hence, the music of Hassel in Power Spot and Fourth World Music is what the latter day acolytes should be measured against, not viceversa.That said, the music itself is a thrill to experience for the first time (and well beyond). Its use of microtonics, polyrhythms, etc puts to shame many a contemporary ripper-off, setting a standard that still has to be upped. Pure class!"
+2,"Today's Standards, Today's Schmanders","Timeless, sublime, beautiful, otherworldly. Forget most of today's derivitive, mixing hip hop, copy cat, [stuff]. This is the real thing. Hassell was there on Terry Riley's original ""In C"" recording that changed music for all time. He's the first trumpeter with a new sound since Miles. He's deep into it, micro rhythms, polyphony, microtones, electronics everything. THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE HIM. And this is arguably one of the best. Those who think Eno and his ilk invented alternative music should do a little more research, and find out who the real progenitors are."
+2,Death To The Posers,"If you like death metal, then this is the C.D and band for you. They currently have 2 c.d's out and if your lucky you can find the original demo tapes floating around. This isn't some cheesy little European death metal band, people of the underground are tuning in to what may soon become the next Dimmu Borgir."
+1,SQUEKY SPRINGS,In my opinion this is a strictly budget minded seat purchase.The seat springs make squeaky crunching noises as they compress when I ride it.Gave it to a homeless bicyclist.
+2,"From regional coverages and insights to financial concerns, nothing is omitted","Why the need for a specialized title on France when so many general travel books exist for the country? Because it's quite a different matter living in France as opposed to visiting it: there are concerns ranging from legalities and visas, work, and housing to cultural insights necessary to live alongside the French. In Living Abroad In France, author Terry Link begins with the dream and offers a step-by-step progression to achieving its reality, with chapters surveying all aspects of living in France. From regional coverages and insights to financial concerns, nothing is omitted."
+2,Not used yet,These are spares for the wristrocket I bought my daughter so the have not been tested but they seam fine.
+2,Progressive in more recent years,Nice Euro mix for a united states tour. For progressive fans this is a must have for the collection.Wish I was there........not sure if the once a year concert is still happening.
+1,backpack,Great looking bag. The compartments are the best I have had in a back pack. The support structure is poorly designed which leads to pressure spots on the shoulders and early failure of the seams. Baby it a little (avoid using just one strap with more than a lite load) and it should do ok for the price.
+1,Laptop May Fall Out,"I bought this backpack a while ago, despite my reservations about having the opening for the laptop compartment on the side. The obvious danger is to forget closing the zipper, and it won't take much for your laptop to go flying ... Naturally I tried to be careful about closing it, but one day I must have been distracted or in a hurry, and when I took off the backpack, my laptop fell on the floor. Many other computer backpacks also have a strap that secures the laptop, and prevents it from moving around; this one doesn't. Otherwise it is quite nice and comfortable, but I won't use it for laptop duty anymore."
+2,The way singles should be...,"All four of the b-sides on this album could've appeared on ""The Man Who."" I actually like a couple of them more than the single ""Writing to Reach You.""""Green Behind the Ears"" is a good pulsating rocker that also makes a good singalong song. ""Only Molly Knows"" (which wasn't a hidden track on my copy of ""The Man Who"") is a brillant acoustic endeavor that follows a unique song structure of repeating the name ""Molly"" twice in each verse. ""Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah"" sounds like a Beatles outtake, with Fran taking on the role of a ""Helter Skelter""-esque Paul McCartney. Another great track. The last track, ""High as a Kite,"" is also exceptional in its call-and-response chorus.Believe me, even if you just own ""The Man Who,"" if you ever come across this single, get it! A great single and four excellent b-sides! What more could you ask for?"
+1,50 shut up,ever since game left 50 or curtis has had one flop after another 50 scooped up thgis wack rapper from cali to ereplace game and bragged vthat this fool would go platinum just because he's on g unit well this wack cd flopped like everytrhing 50 droped in the last year.
+1,Does not work with Windows XP,"The device is rated as Windows XP compatable, but it is not. After fruitless hours of trying to get this piece of garbage installed I gave up. Simpletech's web site and tech support are a joke! All I ended up with was constant crashes and error messages. Save your money."
+1,A poor implementation of Plug N' Play,"This device should configure a lot easier than it does. I'm a programmer with many years of experience configuring hardware. I found this one annoying to set up.You may have to download new drivers for this device from the simpletech website. Once you get the correct version of the drivers, and install it following the instructions EXACTLY (the device cannot be plugged in while loading the software) it eventually works ok.Note that there are two DIFFERENT part numbers for this device. 90000-40388-001 and 90000-40388-002. The 001 version does not support some platforms that the 002 version does. I recieved the 001 and have had no end of difficulty with it.If I had it to do over again, I would spend a bit more, and get a device from another company that supported more than two media types."
+2,It is a reader/writer,"I had two computers, windows 2000 and windows XP. Windows XP recognized the device immediately, but windows 2000 took me 3 hours to download SP3 to upgrade my system( follow the instruction on the manual). It works on windows 2000, too.The best thing about this product is that it is also a writer. You can use it as an USB drive with your CF/SM card in. I use it to transfer large files between my two computers, instead of a floppy or USB pen drive( which I planned to buy, but not any more).BTW, its speed is USB 1.1, not USB 2.0. Though it is fast enough, it is better if it is USB2.0."
+1,Works sometimes,"From what I understand of these types of hardware, they are created in batch by varying hardware component manufacturers and the resold to vendors (e.g. Simpletech) who combine them into the nice products we buy for distribution.Unfortunately SimpleTech doesn't quite get things right. The driver installation for this product went smoothly on Windows XP. It was a matter of clicking the mouse a few times, a reboot, and plugging in the device into a USB slot.However, what followed afterwards and for succeeding attempts at getting the thing to be recognized by your PC would be what I call my own form of digital gambling. Some days the device works when I plug it in, and some days it doesn't. The odds are usually not in my favor.I would have much preferred a more expensive item that worked all the time."
+1,Not worth it,"This card reader isn't any faster or more convenient than downloading directly with my digital camera, and was a lot less reliable. We bought a pcmcia reader and are much more satisfied with it."
+1,Snake Oil,"The Digital Media Reader may work well with Windows 98,Me or 2000, but it failed miserably with XP. To add insult to injury when the SimpleTech web site was queried; mis-information was the best they could give.During the hardware installation, the media reader(UCS-200) did not pass the Windows Logo Testing. I immediately aborted the process. I went to the Simpletech web site for advice. SimpleTech had a section just for XP and stated,"" just ignore Windows's warning and complete the setup process"".What a mistake I made, my operating system was degraded and became unstable. Until I'm able to recover from this misfortune, my computer shuts down whenever and frequent.The news of bad and mis-leading service will spread exponentially from person to person. I hope that this is the exception and not the rule for SimpleTech.Because of wrong information from the SimpleTech web site, I can not recommend a SimpleTech Product in the future."
+1,Beware of bogus reviews...,"Like some of them for this piece of [junk]. It's fabulous. It solved all of my problems. Next thing you know these fools will be trying to convince you that it'll eliminate world hunger. I bought one of these and used it maybe 5 times in about 2 months with my smartmedia card. After that it just stopped working. I know it was connected correctly because the drives continued to map to it, but when I inserted either card and tried to access the data on it I was given a message to insert a card. Avoid this product"
+2,Preformance without PRICE!!!,"This is the 2nd flash card reader I have purchased. My operating system is Windows 98se, As you may have read in many areas the problems with USB compatibility.. I had a previous product that left me frustrated BIG TIME!! This is SO PAINLESS. You plug it in and follow the SIMPLE directions. I had this compact flash card reader set up and running with in minutes!!!I have used it for business daily and personal use also. IT IS A GODSEND. I have had ZERO PROBLEMS with this item. And a bonus is it will also read Smart Cards.I was surprised at the affordable price, ease of set up and in this day of HIGH TECH compatability issuse and patches I CAN SAY IT WORKS WELL AND WORTH THE LOW PRICE!!!Happy Pic taking.A Blond"
+1,Window XP ?????,"I Instaled this at home, and it's not compatible with windows XP, it crash my windows system, and in the support page from simple tech there is not a good solution for this problem."
+2,Great product!,"I have an older digital camera that takes a compactflash card, but the new one I want to get uses smartmedia. What to do? No problem, I got the new camera and this Flashlink reader so I can use both cards and both cameras!"
+1,Bad acting 101,"It's all been done before but with talented actors. This movie should only be shown in acting school : ""Bad acting 101"". Totaly unconvincing perfomances all around especially by Emily Hampshire, could that mean bad directing? Don't waste time or money."
+2,Rocket Power Beach Bandits,Best game ever buy it fun caracter switch select button item select R button Password mondo mountain XGVXHQWS. If you want to win consantraitI have 10 passwords the mondo mountain password is above.The best game ever $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! buy it now worth the $$$$$$$$$$$$ buy it when you can!!!
+1,This game SUCKS!,"I bought this game and it really sucks! The reason that I bought this game was because I like Rocket Power a lot, and I thought it would be cool to have this game. Once I played it I got bored and wanted to sell it. It doesnt save at all. You have to write passwords down!If you are planning to have this game, you shouldnt! Dont waste money for the worst game I've ever played."
+2,Heartfelt,"Pam, one of the Pony Pals, is shocked to discover that Lightning, her pony, is behaving oddly. He seems upset with her, her friends, and even the other ponies. Pam soon learns the problem is more serious than Lightning's hurt feelings. Readers will be just as anxious as Pam for a happy resolution.This is the first Pony Pals book I have read, and I found it very enjoyable. While its relatively straightforward plot and writing style are clearly aimed at younger readers (well, younger than me, anyway), I still got caught up in the emotion. I was also impressed at the level of complexity shown in the friendship between the Pony Pals. Yes, they're all friends, but that doesn't mean everything is always sweetness and light. I'm surprised to find myself wanting to read other books in the series, and I'm sure regular readers will be pleased by this installment."
+2,Pretty Good,"In this book, Pam finds herself having trouble with Lightning that she doesn't know why. Soon, Lightning starts getting more dangerous and gives Pam a couple more bruises. That's when it's decided to get Pam's dad involved, but what's wrong with Pam's Pony? I liked that at the beginning for once that I didn't have a clue what the problem was. Even though I am getting a little old for this series, I like the fact that these books are well written and deserved to be read."
+2,Great Read!,"Pam has NO idea what is making Lighting act very strangly. She gets bucked out of the saddle,refuses to eat, and doesn't listen. Will Pam have to give up her pony, or is some seriously wrong with Lighting?? Read to find out!! I LOVE this book VERY,VERY much!!!"
+2,good !,"Didn't realize what games I would be getting with Namco other than ms.pac man, I was hoping there would be mappy lol but game came as expected."
+2,WOW!!!,"Maybe the best $20 i've spent in my life. I love retro arcade games, and game i found sitting in the kohl's department store and i immediatley bought it. The graphics are low (duh) but it is still great. There are so many good games; my favorite is Galaga Arrangement, a new version of Galaga with better graphics and more power-ups. BUY IT!!!"
+2,The video games we used to play as kids....,"My 9 year old son received a GameCube for Christmas and the 2 games he received were WaveRunner and Luigi's Mansion. Both of those games he liked, however I have motion sickness bad and cannot play alot of the games they have out now because of all the movement. I specifically bought this Namco Museum for me and guess what everybody loves it! It is great to be able to show my son some of the older games we used to play as kids. I just wish it had Centipede on it..That would be great. Enjoy all you Pacman and Galaga fans...."
+1,12 games for 9 bucks,"Yep thats right 12 games for 9 Bucks. No kidding. Yeah. But the only reason why i gave it 4 stars is the fact that yeah you get all of those games but you get 2 repeats (galaga, gal Im not saying i dont like the game (considering that i bought it solely for the galaga & ms pac man) but it should be more of a selection than just having all the galaga's Some might disagree with me but oh well. The fact that it has all these old original arcade titles loves it. It would be better with a regular tv rather than a wide screen, as all the games are narrow. Funplay its like being in the arcade all over again, difficulity- that digout game is the only one that i am having trouble with! and graphics (who cares) Your playing your favorite titles which is why you bought it so dont cry for mommy if its not in HD!For the money you cant go wrong"
+1,This reference book is terrible!,"I wish I had bought the Roget's International version. There are so few synonyms in this thesaurus--and if I want definitions, I'll use the dictionary. Synonyms: worthless, useless, stink-o"
+1,"I don't know about this edition, but 1st was crap. Try...","Buy ""The Synonym Finder"" if you want a REALLY good thesaurus. I am only familiar with the first edition of ""Roget's II,"" but I consider that edition to be among the worst volumes in print."
+1,Terrible choices; Not thorough enough.,I do NOT recommend this reference book. It has very little synonyms and merely takes up shelf space.
+1,Do you have no family or job?,"There may be rewards here for people who are intelligent enough and have the time to spend, but that's not me. I've always felt ""smart."" (800, 800 and 730 on the GRE's-degrees in mathematics) but this book made me feel like a mental midget. Either Joyce had an I.Q. of about 775 or there is nothing here to understand. I don't have time to find out. At least we got the word, ""quark,"" from this book."
+2,try,get some help and give it a chance. skeleton's key is good and if you can get the tapes then you're half way there.
+1,Will be forgotten,"FW will soon be forgotten because soon (a century?) no one will be able to understand it. As it is, only a few thousand people in the entire world bother with it now because it is too difficult and arduous to read. Reading FW is more like a language project than a pleasant reading experience. Some people like to work out mathematical theorems. Some may like working out FW. I do not. With each year, because of the way language changes, FW will become more and more incomprehensible so that there will eventually be more people around who read and understand Old Norse than this novel. Joyce, who loved languages, should have known that. As it is, he wrote a novel with its own built in destruction. He consigned it to what is a certain and inevitably obscure death."
+1,Finnegans Wake Me Up,"One wonders how many of the positive (4 or 5 stars) reviewers here are either (1) intellectual poseurs who say they've read the book cover to cover but actually haven't read more than a little; or (2) if they have read it in its entirety, whether they have too much spare time on their hands.One thing it is not (contrary to what some pretentious reviewers here would have you believe) is a ""fun read"" or ""page turner"".Despite some glittering word play and demonstrations of great scholarship, Finnegan's wake is a hulking mess."
+2,"Finnegans Wake: Not Just a Book, and Experience","I'm 13 years old, however, I started The Wake when I was 12, and I must say, it is possibly the best book I've ever read. I think that Joyce's use of language, puns, allusions, and references other pieces of work,completely unlike the Wake, was amazing and better than Lolita, Pale Fire, and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. His main theme is renewal and the fact that history is cyclilic. This is represented by an abundant number of things, such as the fact that he has exactly 1001 characters, and that he has the first and last sentences combine. GET THIS BOOK NOW!"
+1,James' Joys is Dead!,"With this lit tall reave view I rue in all love Joyce is ""Fink Against Wake."" Poor Read errs, why do use still read that mess?! Be cause it is litterassure! Aye con cur! Joyce sad little skill lend less art. I ownly at hack him be cause tomb many read errs prays him. He is dead end gone. I am all I've! Your hear owes dead! Go back kenned lessen to what he rote. Then calm back hear end read this say gain. Come pair. There is no con test."
+1,Gibberish!,"""Out door, keel cooling vorsnevou."" You could add this sentence to this mass of drivel and no one would know it wasn't written by Joyce. If the point of this book is the utter incomprehensibility of mankind, Joyce greatly contributes to it with this rambling waste of paper. A monkey and a typewriter could have written this ""experimental"" trash. I cannot see any way in which this ""work"" is a classic. It is stream of conscience gibberish. Anyone could have done it."
+1,Ridiculously Bad,"I am a fan of Joyce's writing especially Dubliners and Portrait of the Artist, but this is pure garbage. Thank goodness for the look inside features at amazon, so that people will be able to know what to expect when ordering Finnegans Wake. The novel has no plot and lacks the vivid descriptions of seemingly meaningless things that made Joyce's other novels so great. Here, he picks random foreign words and places them wherever he please just to make his book seem original and artistic. The result is an incomprehensible piece of garbage that is not only plotless but devoid of any writing ability and talent.Use the look inside features to see what I'm talking about."
+2,Greatest book ever written,"Unbelievably complex book; possibly the last book you ever have to read & understand. Take 3 years to work on this masterpiece. A good grasp of Celtic and British history essential to its full appreciation. The story of creation, the theory of cultural evolution of civilization, the history & mythology of the Celtic people...what more could you possibly want?"
+1,Please email me tell me why this is not drivel,"My daughter just finished her first year as a literature major at an Ivy League school and we spoke about Finnegans Wake.For years, I have asked English Lit experts what is the genius of Finnegans Wake. No one could give me a straightThe Emperor has no clothes. No one knows why this is great, save for some so called experts who extol this book.I beg of anyone out there, please email me tell me why this is not drivel. You can reach me at alkruse@gmail.com"
+1,"If you are one of the 7 people who understand this book, please let me know","If you are one of the 7 people who understand FW, please let me know.For years, I have asked: what is so great about Finnegans Wake. Even the experts have given me only fragments of answers.The truth is that Finnegans Wake is written by a genius for an audience of around 20 people.I always thought it was odd that James Joyce had to invent words. The English language is rich enough that he should not have found the need to invent gibberish.If you can honesty tell me what is so great about this book, I will change my rating of it. Until then, it gets one star, only because there is no zero star rating."
+1,Who's Laughing?,"This is an ongoing hoax perpetrated, sustained and constantly embellished by a Literary Establishment who simply wish to award each other doctoral degrees in pretending to understand this mishmash of a book. It may very well be the worst thing ever published. It is certainly the worst thing ever published with college courses based around it."
+1,An Udder Disaster,"The cow who dried up was an udder disaster....like this gibberish novel. Even JJ's best friends and critics called it drivel (his brother included). I guess after writing Ulysses, JJ felt somehow had to create something more mystic. Well, he certainly succeeded. I have a standing $1,000 bet with anyone and the challenge is that I will open 3 random pages of FW and have the reader explain, in detail, who the parties are, what the sentences are about and mean. I am quite confident than there is no one out there who can do that. Period. So much for a memorable reading experience."
+1,Huh?,"Will someone please, please tell me what the heck this man is talking about? This is the book for people who didn't find The Jaberwocky to have quite the necessary amount of pretentious pseudo-english garbage. Don't even bother trying to read this."
+1,Finnegan's Wake,"Stream-of-conscious blather that only a psuedo-intellectual could appreciate. I can't imagine being the person who had to proof-read this drivel, I would sooner plunge my hand into a vat of boiling oil. If it were possible I would give this book zero stars. You'd be better off spending your money on some LSD and interpreting the meaning of the waves in your fingerprints."
+2,Laughter,"What helped me understand this monument of literature a bit better was the anecdote I read in Nora Joyce's biography ""Nora"", where she complained that she couldn't sleep at nights when Joyce was writing FW in his working room, laughing at his own scribings.Finnegans Wake is one of the most hilarious/beautiful books I've read. In fact I could replace the ""hilarious/beautiful"" with just about any other adjective, and it would explain as much."
+2,Cross-world,"O.k. this book is unreadable. It is not enjoying and it definitely shows you your limits in all categories. But what power must lie within a text whose first 5 or 6 lines could be the subject of 100 dissertations or 1000s of interpretations that make sense too. Just hand the first paragraph to a student class and let them brainstorm what could be meant by ""riverrun,... commodius vicus or recirculation, ...etc."" and you will see and feel it."
+1,NOOOOOO,NO! BOOK BAD BOOK BAD BIG BIG WORDS I DONT UNDERSTAND! MY BRAIN HURTSSSS! THIS MAKE NO SENCE. YAHOO CHAT MUCH EAZYIER TO UNDeRSTAND! I GO THERE NOW.
+2,overjoyced!,"What a zen master would state in a 3-line Haiku poem, Joyce says in a 700-page book, with ever dancing, ever-changing words in an amazing, multi-levelled labyrinth, more suitable and charming to Western intellect than Oriental thought. Definitely NOT the first Joyce book to read. Life is a wake, live it or krikkit!"
+1,Exactly what's wrong with Literary Scholars,"This book is long. Long and pointless. Sure, it's fun to sit down and make up words, or compose stream-of-consciousness relayings of dreams we've had, but why would anyone want to read them?And, anyway, any book with a quote on the back from Harold Bloom is not worth MY time, at the very least. That man is a menace, and so is James Joyce. Thinkers thinking about thinking. Not real people, not real thoughts, no significance, no soul. Pointless, long, and forgettable."
+1,"Whoa, dude!","My tenth grade English teacher made us read this book and I think it was way too hard! How is tenth grade students supposed to make any sense out of a mixed up book like this? I couldn't get any of it. What's the plot and whose the hero? I'm just really frustrated and I'm not alone. Only the class bookworm got past page 10 and I bet that weenie didn't understand much either, even if she says she did. Too hard, dude!"
+1,word salad as verbal Rorschach test,"let the high preists of deconstructionist post modernism interpret it for you. bow down before the wisdom of frustrated ineffectual professors of English, the preistly class who will interpret this message from the gods for you, (and actually get pay and respect for it). lets get real. this is a book by a sciziphrenic for the pompous and pedantic. a few puns aside dont waste your life trying to interpret this nonsense, just because you have an ego. (even Nobel laureates fell for it--hence the quark, but FASHIONABLE NONSENSE is the delayed reaction)the real dope: read: WHAT ART IS. MADNESS AND MODERNITY. and THE FOUNTAINHEAD. for some insight into why nonsense like this continues to propagate."
+1,this is bad,"This book is bad, and I think it was intended to be so. Probably upset with the over analysis of Ulysses, Joyce must have set out to play a trick on the literary world. This book has no value except to make you laugh at how far some people would go to pretend that it could be interpreted. There are better wastes of ones time, for example staring at a blank wall."
+1,One of the most unreadable books ever!,"Which should be the only reason one would have this book in a collection.Daferring on red hair moots the ramdelgerag! Cays hast ner eyed the entire lash from the libre, does get sidlelassinlunahack? And for ery' scholar of jits and wallyfins, dare may cieved a consciousable readament of peering quenth Labrynth. Hark! Vain! Rack! Finnegans Wake dost injoyafun for the kathweolasopkookoo. One glance may planner read and ner open this Rhodical magnumus.If you understood what I just wrote then you may just enjoy this book."
+1,WTF is this?!,"Real words, unlike what you'd find in this book, cannot describe what you find in here. This book is the bane of my existence. James Joyce must have self-inflicted mercury poisoning in order to write this. The only other plausible explanation is that he became severely mentally retarded from a lack of flow of oxygen to the brain. If you want to actually understand anything, you have to read explanations EVERY ""sentence"". This turns it into a f'n time vampire. It is terrible in every aspect - there are no plot, characters, situations, comedy, horror, storyline, or anything else that books usually consist of. If the author came back to life, became unretarded, and then read his own book again, he would instantly want to drown himself in Lake Michigan. I award him no stars and may God have mercy on his soul."
+1,Contemptious,"The pretence here is to say that if you don't think its brilliant then the you must be a vacuous superficial fool. Its the same stunt as pulled by 'modern-art', whose lack of popularity and understanding among most people lends it a perverse exclusivity among irrational psuedo-intellectuals.No one 'understands' this book because there is nothing in it. Its not hard-going because it is so mentally challenging, its hard going because it is so uttlerly uninspiring. A dime pulp romance novel tells us more than this book can.If someone crafted your house with the same 'wondrous perception' as Joyce crafted this book, it would be rubble sunk in cement dust."
+2,Iteration,"FW is not a piece of literature. It is beyond literature: It approaches life and non-life. Is life easily analyzed and coherent? Is non-life? Joyce recognized the dichotomy and tried to capture the incapturable in words. He taunts the reader with meaning and the critic with nonsense. Ultimately, both the divergencies converge and vice versa. Take a look at the Mandelbrot fractal: Numbers approach nil and infinity giving alluring patterns in a mimicry of life and non-life. Joyce creates the already-created, concurrently destroying the already-destroyed.A long the...Joyce presents the question - forbidden fruitriverrun,Joyce slithers toward us - temptationpast Eve and Adam'sJoyce plunges the reader into chaos - banishmentWe find ourselves ensnared in a recirculation, striving once again for order, until we realize that we must step back in order to find Truth.I haven't even read the book, but does it really matter???"
+1,Evelyn Waugh,"Evelyn Waugh once described this book as 'gibberish' and added that you could see James Joyce going madder by the page. That said, it's quite amusing to read bits from."
+1,Don't bother,"Imagine John Lennon's nonsense lyrics for ""I am a walrus"" going on for hundreds of pages. I think maybe a hundred or so people in the entire world might enjoy digging through this but the rest of us can put this one aside. Don't fall for that snobby ""Well, it's not for lazy or stupid people"" nonsense. This is nothing more than a self absorbed word puzzle for those who do not have lives to live but have plenty of time to waste deciphering this. Maybe, one day, if I am ever in a crippling accident and am confined to a wheelchair with little to do but figure this one out, I might attempt reading through it again. Everyone else, stay away!!"
+1,I'm Baffled,"I've tried a couple of times to read this book, and honestly, I never got past the first page. I think it's the biggest hoax ever perpetrated on a gullible literary world, and if James Joyce was sane (as I seriously doubt) then he must have had a huge laugh at its expense. However, I think he must've been totally nuts to write such garbed nonsense.I read the glowing reviews by other readers praising Joyce's ""genius"" and begin to doubt my own sanity. Is it possible I just can't read as well as I've always thought I can?However, I truly think they're just afraid to express their real opinion, after so many have called this thing a work of genius."
+2,In Defense,"this book is great for the very reasons it is hating. in response to the reviewer who noted that with a program he could write a sequel and that most Joyce scholars wouldn't tell the difference. Well, the important thing about this book is that Joyce sat down and actually did it. Art moves forward by a few souls cutting down what lie in front of them, and plant something new. Then others come, and hybrid that with the past, and so on. This work is important because he could down everything in front, and replaced it with something so different, hybrids are impossible. So what if its pure gibberish? In madness there is always an essence of genius, and in this madness, the stench of genius permiates throughout. i say that we can scorn it all we want, but if we do, it should be with a grain in awe in that someone had the audacity to go out, and hurl this challenge back at us."
+1,"Understanding ""Switters""","In Tom Robbins ""Fierce Invalids Home From Warm CLimates"" the main character Switters is attempting to read this book and never gets though the first 5 pages. I now understand why."
+1,The Story of Humanity?,"The point being, presumedly, that humanity is incomprehensible to humanity? How is my understanding of, or sympathy toward, humanity improved by attempting to read and decode the word ""Bababadalgharaghtakamminnarronkonnbronntonneronntuon- thunntrovarrhounawnskawntoohoordenenthurnuk""? There are many far greater works that not only tell the same story, but are readable and even enjoyable. My apologies to those who like Finnegan's Wake, but humanity is not best served by having its story told in gibberish."
+2,The only book you'll ever need.,"This book is a drug. This book is a weapon. I'm almost surprised it's legal. But then a friend of mine tells me that people can get away with a lot more in books than they can in other mediums, because so few people read these days. Buy this book. Pick any page. Make sure it is daytime; reading late at night may cause insomnia. You do not have to finish or understand this book to enjoy it. It's like Joyce took all of human energy and made it into one huge handy random reference tome. Incredible. A sure cure for depression. When I discovered it I almost immediately felt like going out on the street and reading ramdom parts to random people."
+1,Do Not Buy This Version!,"This version of ""Finnegans Wake"" is the uncorrected version. Joyce spent the final years of his life correcting ""Finnegans Wake"", and this book omits all of those corrections. While this may not pain the casual reader of the wake, it does cast a vale around Joyce's maddening masterwork."
+1,Less than impressed. Weak compared to his other works.,"While Joyce's Ulysses demonstrates his monstrous success with literary experimentation styles, FW does not. I find it poor by his standards. In academics (and among pseudo-intellectuals) the book is quite fashionable, and understably so - the style is unique. Its almost comical to listen to my fellow Joyce fans rave about it. But whenever I corner them, and beg them to dissect the work for me, the responses are as incoherent as the book itself. Perhaps it inspires creative thinking/translation from its readers, but nothing of the sort on my part, despite my repeated efforts to sincerely read it.I've read far worse, that's for sure, but someone thinking of dabbling with Joyce for the first time should seriously consider selecting one of his more substantial earlier works, or the frustration with FW may alienate them forever from an otherwise brilliant and often very powerful author."
+1,Houston...we have a problem,"I gave this book two stars because I admire anyone who can summon the sheer willpower needed to complete a novel of nonsense--particularly one with as much deadwood between the covers as this one. One must also admire the salemanship that must have been displayed when FW was presented to a publisher. If not for these factors it would have gotten one star. Please don't be sucked into the crowd that thinks a book is really good if they can't understand it. Instead, rate highly the book whos author presented you with a clear story, made you want to read the next page, and perhaps, in the end, changed your view of the world."
+1,Yikes!,"I can't understand why anyone would spend 20 years writing thisThe book is incomprehensible. Read a regular book you can understand without having to read it aloudI love Joyce. Portrait, Dubliners, great stuff. Wonderful poetry. He starts to get a bit wonky in Ulysses, but even that is readable (if not altogether understandable - Giffords book is definitely a necessary provision)But why write a book such as the Wake? Didn't he say he thought people would be laughing while reading it?But writing a book noone can understand..He must've been out of his tiny little mind. Couldn't he have written another play, or more short stories about the Eire he loved/despised.It makes no sense to me! Why would anyone want to read what is, basically, a mess. How was this even published? Didn't someone tap him on the shoulder and say, ""Joyce, this makes no sense""Good grief! Joyce was actually a decent writer to this point!"
+1,The Emperor Has No Clothes,"FINNEGAN'S WAKE is an endurance contest that intellectuals get to take, and if they finish it, they can feel superior to those who have not made it. And they can also write learned papers about it that they can publish in their academic journals. As William Goldman said in THE SEASON, ""As long as there is a PhD. candidate alive, James Joyce will never die."" Joyce himself said something to the effect of: ""The professors will be analyzing FINNEGAN'S WAKE forever."" John Lennon said, ""All artist's are egomaniacs, whether they like to admit it or not."" And Joyce is indulging in egomania with FINNEGAN'S WAKE. He spent 17 years on this book because he knew people would spend (waste?) hours, days, years of their lives trying to get to the ""truth"" of FINNEGAN'S WAKE, and feel superior to the great unwashed who don't even know such a work of literature exists. Joyce must be smiling in his grave right now."
+1,Fails As Literature,"Fascinating as a look into the symbol-laden mind of the highly learned James Joyce. The entire history of the world up until the first quarter of the twentieth century is here. Unfortunately, you have to spend years playing archaeologist to discover its hidden treasures. I've spent two years studying this thing, and will waste no more of my life on it: everything that Joyce has said in this has been said more eloquently and (obviously) more clearly elsewhere.NOTE: If you're undecided about this, read the first page. If you hate it, you'll hate the rest. If you love it, you'll love the rest. The quality of the writing stays fairly consistent."
+1,Finnegans Wake,"Well, what can I say? This kind of writing would never make it past Mrs. Johnson, my 7th grade English and Grammar school teacher. I made many attempts at reading this gibberish. To those who like this book, kudos's to you few. I highly recommend this book as an anchor on night stands of insomniacs everywhere. I join the ranks of those who do not like this book. I'm sure there is something enriching in there, somewhere. Who was the editor? I know it was not Mrs. Johnson!Jimmy Lair"
+1,Kind of light and fluffy.,"This book is very entertaining, and has maddening pace, kind of like the Matrix. In fact this book is a lot like the Matrix. It's about as complicated as The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. I take dumps more dense than this. Reading this book will take about and hour and a half, though it will only feel like 20 minutes. Think Curious George. I can't wait for the movie (I hope Spielberg directs it, and finishes the last sentence)."
+1,I do not like Finnegans Wake,"I think it's rather dumb to write a book for the purpose of making it difficult to read. If you want to be allusive, that's fine, but express yourself coherantly and in an unambiguous fashion. Ulysses and A Portrait managed to be both timelessly powerful and legible; it's a pity Joyce didn't make better use of his seventeen years."
+2,This was a present for my husband,My husband said that they shoe is very comfortable and he would buy them again. I thought the price was very reasonable
+2,Nursing as a Ministry,"Again, Sr Mary Elizabeth O'Brien has writeen an excellent book. I give this book to nurses when they graduate. It truly puts nurses in an angelic and spiritual perspective which they deserve."
+2,Question of thought,How would Nietzsche criticize Ramana Maharshi's philosophicaland ethical system of thought?
+2,Genius,"If there was any question of whether Nietzsche was an absolute genius, these two books will prove it. His wit, enthusiasm, courage, and extreme energy will keep you enthralled in his arguments. These are the two works by Nietzsche that give him his reputation as an extremist and genius."
+1,"defective, very disappointed","This tabletop pocket chart arrived with a defect and I had to return it to get my money back. The inside of each clear plastic pocket was covered with an extra layer of cheap, tear-able, thin plastic. Several places it was torn, creating a messy obstructed view for any pictures or words I would put in the plastic pockets. This made the product unusable."
+2,I am pleased,Receiving this product was right on time. My opinion of the book was very informational for me.
+2,Excellent insight,"As a long-time Christian, I had to admit that my disciplines were somewhat haphazard. This book is not advocating legalism but encourages discipline while offering insight as to why it is important in order to live a rewarding God-pleasing Christian life. Put into practice, it will cause you to constructively strengthen your Christian walk."
+2,This book has been a great influence in changing my life!,"This book has been the book with the most impact on me outside of the Word of God. It has practical steps and illustrations on how to acheive a close and intimate walk with God. It plainly explains that having a close walk with God is not something mystical, but is something everyone should and can experience."
+2,a good overview of the Christian walk,"I was required to read this book for a seminary class. Many people found the book to be amazing, and felt that it really strengthened them. I enjoyed the book, but wouldn't list it as a favorite. However, if you're looking for insight into how to grow, this wouldn't be a bad place to start."
+1,Signs of the times,"Deceivers will rise up from among you and deceive many.This book is just a copycat of many books before it from Richard Foster,etal. This list of so-called Disciplines is straight from Richard Foster's Spiritual Formation curriculum, in which the occultist centering prayer method is taught. It is occultist to the core, but dressed up nicely as Christian."
+2,Our bible study is using,"We are about half way through and a majority of members have expressed they like the book. We are using this in conjunction with the study guide. We choose a few key study guide questions to discuss each week.The content is great, the use of scripture to support is pretty good, and the message is clear and pertinent."
+2,Solid.,"This book is a solid read and works well as a go-to-guide to spiritual disicplines. The section on journaling is dated, but perhaps you could draw a correltation to bloggin. Either way, it is worth a read."
+1,The Other Side Of A Christian Classic,"Forgive me for rating a respected book so poorly. If your quest is to discover why certain disciplines are needed, then ignore what I have to say. This book delivers. If, on the otherhand, you are going to buy this book with the expectation that it will move beyond expressing the need, you will be disapointed. If you are looking for help in developing these disciplines in your life, you will not find it here. This book is not about ""how"", only ""why"". Which question are you asking?"
+1,Disappointing . . .,"I had read 5 or more rave reviews about this book and was excited to receive it. After reading it, I am sorry to say that it was not life changing, inspiring or even a good read. The book seems so childish to me. Maybe because I am 50 and the author is 29. Maybe the lessons she is trying to pass on I have learned a long time ago. Things like it's not O.K. to tease or take advantage of another person. . . Just disappointing. Maybe it is a good read for someone who hasn't done a great deal of living yet."
+1,Not sure about veracity of the material,"The author begins with the statement that she has probably spiced up the material a lot. Since, most of the author's story is around her sexual encounters, and she has stated that she has spiced up the material, it is not clear how much truth exist in this autobiography. Read it with a grain of salt. The book, however, does provide some interesting insight on the Saudi society."
+1,Misleading,"If you are interested in learning about Saudi Arabia, this is not the book for you. It is a collection of the writer's true or imagined sexual experiences. Having lived in many countries I believe there is so much to see, learn, teach, get involved in, etc.,that focusing on sex is a waste of the experience. Writing style and vocabulary is also very simple, almost childlike. I'm almost finished with the book, and so far there is only one chapter that I found interesting."
+1,Copyright BEFORE reading...,"Single in Saudi is a complete work of FICTION! It says so in the copyright. I have made that mistake before so now I always check to see if it is fictional or is a true event or sadly ...true EVENTS! If you like autobiographical books or biographical as I do, always look for the copyright. Also, get the sample first. If you do not like fiction then you need not pay for it!!"
+2,"Good Value, blew my GeForce 2 away",I love this card. It is a great value and supported DirectX 8.0 very well. It is a good value at only $.. compared to at least $... for a GeForce 4. The DDR memory really makes a difference over the SD in the GeForce. I replaced a GeForce 2 32mb with this card and did not have any problems installing it. My Pentium 4 with 394mb RDRAM and this card run Operation Flashpoint and Battlefield 1942 really well. A+
+1,Dual Moniter support doesn't work with 2 CRT's,"I bought this card to because it is a reasonably priced dual moniter card. I have two CRT's (21"" and 19"") and wanted to increase my desktop real estate. It does not work well for this purpose. Installation was easy in my Dell 8100 system, but there is only one vga plug on the card, the other is DVI. Great if you have a LCD, but otherwise you must use an expensive adapter... Anyway, the output from the DVI port is of very poor quality. This may be because of the adapter, but regardless. it does not have a useful second output. Too bad, now I'm trying to use two separate card, which will be much harder to configure."
+2,Good Product,I did't buy this card for gaming purposes but to watch movies that I had on my computer. The quality was not that bad and setup was fairly easy. Just follow the directions and your set. This card comes with an s-video output so it doesnt look that bad when it goes on tv. The price is pretty good and it does its job. The only expensive thing was when i had to get long audio and s-video cables.
+1,an awful card,"Good parts: installation was easy, im not a computer-type just an avg young person. Has many cool features, TV-out,dual moniter etc.Bad parts: my computer is 5 years old with a really crummy vid card, and i play a lot of online games with it. They usually run 20 or 30 frames per second, which is barable but i could do better. so i went to comp usa and the guy told me to get this one because it was plenty fast. I installed evrything properly but even after tweaking and adjusting to the max all i could get was 12 fps. This card was so useless i exchanged it for a PNY technologys Verto geforce 4 ti 4400 card, which rocks btw....rocks hard."
+1,DON'T BUY THIS CARD IF YOU ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY SURE,"I bought this card, and within minutes of purchasing the card on Amazon.com I tried to cancell it, I purchased the wrong card. I tried all the right way of trying to cancell it, but it looks like Amazon can get a card ready for shipping within minutes of a purchase, but the delivery date is August 15. I have written you an email, now how long will it take to get a response with Amazon."
+1,"Doesn't block the heat much, flimsy mouse pad","Unlike other reviews here, for me the lapinator and mousepad didn't work so well. Used it with a Toshiba Satellite laptop and optical mouse. After about 2 hours, the lapinator was almost HOT to the touch, laptop fan did not run less, laptop itself did not feel cool to the touch. Had better luck with other coolant systems. Maybe Toshibas run hotter than other laptops, so it could be a matter of that particular laptop not being well-suited for the lapinator. I run my new HP Pavillion right on my desk's surface, with no resulting overwarming of the laptop or the desk surface. Possibly, this particular cooling pad works optimally with only certain laptops."
+2,Great Product,"Product is light weight, comfortable, and works well to provide a level working surface on your lap while allowing the laptop to get sufficient air flow."
+2,We like them,"I purchased two Lapinator's plus, and two Mousitizer's for my wife and I. These were shipped to New Zealand and arrived within a week.We both have Alienware 15.4' laptops that are quite heavy and get a little warm :) (hot). I am always in shorts and we have both found them excellent.We like the way it protects our legs from the heat and the soft padding on the underside of them. Also we like that they are strong and can easily take the weight of our laptop's when we move then from our lap to a table etc.As to the 'mousitizer' we think they should be wider, that is from front to back, not wider, as out from the Lapinator. We both find/found that the mouse was a bit to far away for comfortable use. But as a add on to the Lapinator, it works well."
+1,"Much, MUCH better available... I suggest you keep looking","I am not at all pleased with ""the Lapinator"" product. It is not rigid at all, the flimsy plastic top distorts from laptop heat, and it's not wide enough (and I have the larger one).[...] They are not terribly durable, lasting only about a year before suffering stress cracks, but they are great while they last!"
+2,"Love this, easy to use and makes working from the couch awesome!",This is so easy to use and keeps your laptop from overheating.I used this while I was laid up from knee surgery and it was great to be able to keep my leg up while continuing to work from home. Love it!
+2,It Works Great!,"It really works! This is my second one. I have the smaller one at my boyfriend's place. My laptop gets hot since it is a 12"" with a touchscreen. And I can really tell the difference. I give it 4 stars because it isn't the most comfortable for a lap but it isn't uncomfortable. I would really give it 4.5. And the mouse piece is great. Don't need it with the plus and small laptops but definitely need it for the smaller lapinator. JustMake sure you put the border on or the mouse slides off. The border foam is included. I bought two so I do love this product. It may have a silly name but it definitely works!"
+2,Got a Laptop? You'll need the Lapinator/Mousitizer,"I got my wife one of these 2-3 years ago but I always used my laptop on a desk until recently. If I had paid attention to her use of the Lapinator with Mousitizer, I would have gotten one a long time ago. The lap table has space for my 17"" laptop and a clip-on USB LED light. The Mousitizer is what makes this combo work so well. The table itself insulates from the heat, and the Mousitizer fits snuggly to the table. I think the optional rubber bumper border is a must to block your wireless mouse from falling off at the slightest tilt of the table. I tried another laptop table brand that folds for travel, but at home I don't use anything but the Lapinator."
+1,Laminator Plus,"I was really disappointed to find this pad is two seperate pieces; I assumed the mouse pad slid out, but it doesn't. It is wedged in the bottom; very inconvenient. I would not recommend it. The pad itself is fine, it does have a small loop of velcro on the rear to hold your AC cord, it catches on your clothes and I will probably cut it off."
+2,Was Everything I was looking for,I ordered this strictly as a keyboard and mouse holder for my family room computer. I wanted to be able to game and browse comfortably from my couch. This works Perfectly. Allows my keyboard and mouse to stay securely in place even while moving. I would recommend this for anyone who is looking for a similar solution.
+2,Great,"I bought the lapinator and Mousitizer after a lot of searching (and a few failed home builds) so I could comfortably watch movies, play games etc on my bed in Iraq. I wasn't expecting much but when the Lapinator finally arrived it became a must have for several people in my living area. It was light weight and the non-skid feet would allow you to prop the computer up a little without worrying about it falling over. Even after a marathon session of gaming on an off day my legs we're hot from the laptop and the feet allow a good bit of air flow to go under the computer so even my computer was cooler than expected.! My only complaint is the mouse part is rather flimsy and putting a lot of pressure can cause it to fall off and just using it causes it to slant downward.4/5"
+2,Awesome Knife,"This knife was everything i expected and more. This is one of the greatest all around knives i have ever seen. It is super strong, has a great wieght and balance, and of course it keeps a great edge... it is a benchmade. I highly recommend this knife to any outdoorsman, hunter, even our beloved soldiers in all of our armed forces. This knife will withstand most anything, and stay sharp with just a little TLC."
+2,The BEST Book I've ever written -- JOHN JB WILSON.,"I hope you have as much fun reading this humorous collection of film cliche's as I had writing it and collecting the movie stills which illustrate it. I know I wrote it, but I still laugh out loud at my favorite entries every time I pick it up. WHY NOT PICK UP A COPY YOURSELF"
+1,Only posers & jocks enjoy this crap,"I dont see how any one into real brutal music (deathmetal) can enjoy such crap specialy because all the songs here sound exectly like the previous...Why kids call repetition brutality? I dont understand that and never will because? Honestly? I hate hardcore music because only winps and jocks enjoy this garbage. Hatebreed's ""satisfaction is the death of desire"" has nothing good or great about it and all you straight edge fa*gots need to hang yourselfes... I quess im too old for this new generation so i rather listing to my morbid angel or death or possessed collection insted of this and you realy want to listing to actual brutal music? Listing to cryptopsy,disgore, severe torture, dyingfetus, necrophagist, and, devourment. Skip this trash."
+1,Dont buy this!,I like alot of music but this I dont.I dont even think this should be called music.Every song sound the same.This cd is plain horribal.Dont buy it unless your on the highschool football team so you can fit in with the other jocks.
+2,high quality,"I'll keep this short, since you don't need much explaination. This album slams harder than just about any other. You'll listen to it all the way through at max volume. It will absolutly blow your mind. If it doesn't, check your pulse...."
+2,"if you're angry, get it now !","This album is the very definition of metalcore.Very heavy songs, filled with anger and pain.I give it 4 stars because I think some lyrics could 've been improved, and some songs sound the same, But It's suerely a good album. Worlds apart is my favourite song."
+2,Extremely Intense,"I've heard a lot of very hard bands in my day, but few are able to produce the raw emotion and sound of Hatebreed. If you are looking for an album to get pumped up to, whether it be working out or preparing for a sporting event, this is one to add to your collection. The album's only faults are its short length and some of the songs sound too much alike."
+2,This is a very good hardcore band/CD,"Hatebreed isn't a modern ""sell-out"" wannabe hardcore band. These guys are alsome and i suggest them to any hc fan..."
+1,Hatebreed is kind of awful,"Hatebreed's just another pesky ""hardcore"" band destroying the scene. A bunch of...guys yelling about beliefs that aren't even their own? Sounds kind of like Slipknot. That's not the hardcore mentality, ...Hatebreed is the assumed forerunner of Victory Records, keeping good bands like Grade, Shelter, and Snapcase from playing main stage. Instead, they have to open up for a cross between nu-metal and rock and roll."
+1,Worst band EVER!,"nothing but chugga chugga beats, and exteremly repeative breakdowns and boring vocals , the worst of the worst when it comes to H.C. ."
+2,"Except for drums, awsome","Hatebreed (CONNECTICUT HARDCORE!!!!!) is amazing except for the less that spectacular drumming. Hatebreed now has a new drummer however (Woohoo!), so they're now unstopable."
+2,For the General Audience,"This doesn't mean its bad, its simply mainstream. I mean, they dont bother tagging those on unless it is a widely known band. Hatebreed are not fanpleasers, great live, and have strangely undertstandable vox on this album. They've got the emotion many bands with the same formula lack, and thats what set them apart from others. They've got the feeling of hxc and the temps of mxc. It's not so much a blend of the two, but their own interpretation of both. This is beyond mediocre, but its not going to blow you away. They have more talent but this is the sound they like and their slight maturing of their sound is what keeps them going strong. This is what people see as a defining album, but its nothing of the sort, it simply excels at what its set out for. Breakdowns designed for the mosh it seems, if you get into it."
+2,Good metal.,"They are no doubt talented in their genre of music. Very fast paced music as always, this CD is full of hardcore guitar riffs. I can't help but to always picture a crazy mosh pit involved in every one of their songs. If I were to choose a single song to decide whether or not to buy this CD, I would pick the song ""Last Breath"". Some good metal. Rhapsody categorized this album as well as Hatebreed in general under ""Metalcore"". Remember that if you are going to buy this album, this is Hatebreed so expect a whole lotta screaming. Hatebreed to me is the official ""head banging, mosh pit"" band of today, and this album definitely shows it. It even comes with a poetic title."
+2,lovely,"Many times i have seen this album cover and told myself "" they look like a ""bad"" punk band"" boy was i wrong ?Yes, very darn wrong ! The reason i used to think they were a punk band it's cause i had never seen them any where and i actullie support every local,underground, and ,upcoming band there is... Weather its grincore,blackmetal,thrash,death,metalcore,hardcore,emocore and,punkrock and i never heard about hatebreed ? but upon buying hatebreed's ""satisfaction is the death of desire"" i found myself to be very happy and proud at the fact that i own something that sounds agressive and intense as hatebreed's ""satisfaction is the death of desire"" not only is this disc worth own it but also here you have great, great political subjects! As for a fav song ? mmm i'll go with ""last breath"" those riffs are just fantastic !! Peace son !"
+1,junk SENT Back,Poor Speaker Hook up thin wires only spealker nut for main speaker thin wire push pins for surround.2. No co-ax hook up for ant if you neek a Terk power antenna no way. Fm reception poor.3. Dumb hard to use manualI sent mine back and for a few bucks more bought a decent Sony.
+2,essential,Essential original versions of some of the countlessly versioned riddims that made reggae great. A true masterpiece of Reggae.
+1,A Disservice to Martial,"This is a very poor translation. Martial is a lively, urbane poet with a razor-sharp wit; his language is precise and powerful. James Michie's translation is insipid as poetry, and often unrecognizable when set next to the Latin. A single example: Mr. Michie has a penchant for translating simple Latin words like ""terra"" into configurations like ""turf and dew,"" rather than the obvious and elegantly simple ""earth."" In Michie's translation, Martial's more beautiful elegiac lyrics are made gaudy and his urban bullets of observation become flaccid. Get the Loeb Martial and a good dictionary and work through the epigrams yourself. You will be better served by Loeb's literal translation than something that sounds as if it were written by a mediocre pre-Raphaelite poet."
+1,Disappointed,"The ring sizes run much smaller than the usual and the ring is so wide that you can't close your hand when it is on. Returning the item was even more difficult. While I returned it within one week of purchase, it took 7 weeks and a complaint filed with Amazon to get my refund. If you do purchase from this seller & ultimately have to return something be very sure you get a tracking number or receipt confirmation. Without that I would still be waiting for my money."
+2,BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!!!!!!,This book has the most beautiful pictures in a book that I've seen!!!!!! I do not know how someone could be so talented to be able to draw those kinds of pictures!
+2,Amazing Resource,This non-fiction book is used every year in my 4th grade class. It is a great addition to the Iditarod unit that I teach! It's loaded with artistic drawings and anecdotes. The kids love it! Highly recommend.
+2,von Igelfeld for the win!,"I think this may be McCall Smith's funniest work, and strangely his most endearing. His affection for his characters - three very thin, very tall, very overeducated linguists - is obvious in every paragraph. The humor that ensues from Professor Doctor Doctor von Igelfeld's adventures and misadventures is honest and endearing, while gently reminding us not to take ourselves quite so seriously."
+1,Relaxing entertainment,I did not realise that this was just a book containing the 3 other professor books that I already own and have read.I would not have bought this had I been aware.
+2,good old fashion storey,"great to see jean claude in a non-martial arts movie, not a oscar winner by any mean, but a good storey , up dated by modern advances in photography, see it, and see history, the way it was.."
+2,this movie is far UNDERrated,"I'd never even heard of ""Legionaire"" until a skit on ""Saturday Night Live"" (where Kris Kattan portrayed VanDamme) made fun of the fact that nobody saw this movie. I of course thought that this movie must be godawful, so I rented it just to be entertained by its horribleness. But I was amazed at what a great movie this was! It was kind of cheesy in places (like those stupid flashbacks that are supposed to be heartwarming and touching but are really just annoying) but the action sequences are really good. I'm surprised that a decent movie like this goes straight to video while other movies which are far more lame and stupid make it to the big screen. If you rent it you won't be disappointed, especially if you have low expectations to begin with"
+2,"one of ""THE BEST OF THE BEST"" ...","Was that even a Van Damme film ? ... oh well , that's how I would discribe this Van Damme film .Great sets , Great locations , Great costumes , Great props , ok acting ... this is Van damme after all !The only 2 things I could complain about is the fact that Van Damme was a little bit cheesy about being proud to be a LEGIONAIRE and the ending ( I wont spoil it) .... it just seemed prodictable to me .All in all , this is a good film and I recommend this as one of the best Van Damme films ."
+1,van damn this was terible,This would be the worst van dam movie I ever seen not a good plot. I am used to so much more from van dam that this movie was disappointing
+1,Good action shots but a pitiful storyline that yawns,"2.5 Stars because the action scenes are great, but the plot is simplistic and the semblance at drama pathetic, with irritating stabs of shallow sentimentalism and worn cliche. Worth renting but not worth buying unless you want good action shots and are a Van Damme fanatic. I will sell my DVD if I can. A previous review compares this to Glory, but I consider the comparison far-fetched, unless action is the sole criteria."
+1,LegionnAire,"LegionnAire is really good but there is to much acting in it, it has really good action. Van Damme should stick with doing Katate movies not acting movies"
+1,Legionnaire,"This movie is the worst Van Damme movie I have ever seen in my entire life. I found myself drifting in and out of deep sleeps while I was watching this boring film. Please, do not waste your time or money in renting or buying this movie. It has only one ""Van Damme"" style fight scene throughout the whole movie. Not his best, his worst."
+1,A GREAT IDEA WASTED,"VAn Damme's movies were going nowhere, each one worser than the last one ... Then a good idea came up: why don't try to make a kind of ""epic"" movie, taking a lengendary theme (the French unit called ""Foreigner Legion"" )and changing from the custumary scenario of karate kicks and sterotyphed villains who want to rule the world ? Great idea. I bought it. So, what disapointment after watching this.. it became clear that, no matter how many movies he has already made, Van Damme will never improve as an actor... EVery frame of the movie is wasted, making us think that he is being bad orientated by his agents or film-producers. IT's a totally unconving history, without pace and rhythm..."
+1,definitly van Damme's worst!,this is one of the most boring movies I have ever seen! And definitly van Damme worst ever!The only reason I normally watch his films for is his fighting ability...but there's like no fighting in this one...and the rest of the action is nothing special....and this isn't even the worst part of the movie....the worst is the sotry it has to it......very pathetic altogether...skip this one!
+2,"Good Movie, worth watching","This movie was good, because it show's that Van Damme doesn't have to kick the crap out of people to star in a movie. It has a good story to it and some emotional scenes that show Van Damme's true acting abilities. Definitly worth renting."
+2,Very Good Movie,This is a very good Van Damme movie. It is not his best movie. But I would have to say it was his best acting. Great action scenes.
+2,"A moving and touching film, with plenty of action","Van Damme scores big in this movie. Finally he has picked a movie with a decent supporting cast and a good story. Unlike previous films, Van Damme's kickboxing and martial arts skills are blended nicely with real life situations and drama. This movie deserved a theatrical release, the action is tasteful and the movie has a quick but meaningful pace. Some of the characters have some tired dialogue about being presecuted, but that aside the actors fit their roles. Overall the movie ranks among one of Van Dammes better emotional roles. Lionheart has the same tug on the heart strings, as well as the Legionaire angle."
+2,"Good,but its not like his other movies","I went the store and i saw this movie on the counter and they had Van Damnes pic on it so i got it,i watched it,I wasnt pleased,i mean the movie was excellent,but where in the hell is Van Damnes high flying kicks,I am like a huge fan of Van Damne.This is like the only movie i didnt see him do his fancy kicks.This movie is worth watching,but if u wanna see his kicks dont get this one."
+1,Boring Van Damme Movie,"Jean-Claude Van Damme needs to stay direct-to-tape after this slow, drawn out movie. He joins the French legion after he doesn't take a fall for a couple of gangsters. Ludicrous piece of film-making which never surfaces and grabs the audience's attention. Van Damme has never really made a good action movie and he needs to go down in history as one of the worst action stars to ever hit Hollywood."
+1,The movie is a mute to 21 million hard of hearing people.,"There is no close caption to the movie, and it is very boring, due to not understanding what is going on without close caption. Remeber there are 21 million deaf and/or hard of hearing people in U.S.A. that depends on close caption. If ypu cut our close caption off, then the rating falls way down."
+1,did not like it,"I purchased this book after I read the good reviews. I really did not like it. The story was dull, the heroine uninteresting and the hero not a hero at all (but just some idiot)."
+2,Great fit for 70# lab mix,"I bought this as a gift for a friend who has a 70# lab-shar-pei mix. Even though this dog's head is a bit smaller than the one pictured on the front of the product, it fit perfectly and my friend has seen great results in her walks with her dog, who used to pull like mad, but is now behaving really well thanks to this little contraption."
+1,could not get my dog to wear it,"i tried everything but he hated it. it was a no go. even though i set it to a snug fit, he kept pawing at it until he was finally able to get it into his mouth and chew on it."
+1,No,"These products are a great idea in theory, but in reality the dog isn't able to pant like it needs to and it is very uncomfortable for them. Not a good idea."
+2,Pulling is Over,"A must for a determined puller, not for the dog but us owners! Near instantaneous better walking. Buddy still needs it after about three weeks. I thought he would get the idea and then I could stop using it. Not true yet and maybe never, which will not be so bad. A little bit of a pain to put on when he wants to go for a walk. Also, he has already chewed the plastic clasp and I had to buy another. His bad allowed by my not making sure it was up and away while we were out. Buddy is a puppy that requires training. Holt is a well thought out product that is effective. I recommend it."
+2,Sizing is a little off,"I agree with the other reviewer about the sizing. 0 is supposed to be for a doxie size, but my Jack Russell/Pug (20lbs) mix can slip out of it when it's not set super tight. We have a min-pin mix, about 11lbs, and I worry if we order another 0 it will be too big. Honestly 0 should fit the smallest dog, not a 25 pounder! Still a good product despite the sizing issues and the cost is good compared to other's."
+2,Good tool to help with pulling,Definitely too big for my 10 pound yorkie. I was able to tighten it around her neck by sewing it and now it works great. It takes a while for the dog to get used to but makes such a difference when walking her!
+1,All Chewed Up,"My dog also chewed one of the straps, and the halti is now useless. Be aware that you have to closely watch your dog when you use the halti to make sure he is not chewing it. I was very surprised to find the halti ruined when I took it off of my dog because I was less than 3 feet away the entire time he wore it."
+1,Disappointing,"At first, I was happy with the product because my dog wasn't pulling nearly as hard as before. But then I noticed that the side strap pushes up into her eye, making it water and become irritated, when we walk. I tried fixing the problem but nothing worked, it kept going into her eye. The product was definitely a waste of money."
+2,works,really work as they said it would instant control. nice walking a dog that doesn't pull you off your feet the moment you go out the door. longer walks more at ease
+1,It's a fake,"The collar actually works fine but it's not a Halti. It's a 'Holt"" Looks and works the same but it's not a Halti which is what I was ordering."
+1,Doesn't work with either of my dogs....,We have two Bernese Mountain dogs. Niether will use this collar. They fight to get it off the entire time. Tugging on it does not get their attention. PetCo also expects you to just mail items back with no documentation. Return for this is not handled by Amazon...
+2,Perfect size 3 for doberman/shepherd mix,"What a great invention! Not only it fits on my doberman/german shepherd mix dog, it also works! My dog tends to pull during the walk, especially when she sees another dog. This training collar distracts her from pulling because it is positioned under her mouth. She did not like it initially and tried to take it off, but then she concentrated on the walk itself.Another nice feature of this collar is that it is adjustable in the front under her nose, so if it is hot outside and the dog has to pant she can open her mouth.The collar is supposed to attach to a regular collar that the dog wears all the time, although I used it as a single collar on my dog."
+1,Broke on second use,I was excited because the collar seemed to work. My dog obviously didn't like it and tried to paw it off but as long as I kept moving he only occasionally pawed it and didn't pull. He usually pulls nearly constantly despite my efforts. However half way through my second walk my 23 pound dog stopped to sniff something. I kept going and the strap that goes around his nose broke. Don't waste your money.
+2,Works well,This Halti collar worked well at controlling my Great Dane. He learned not to pull very quickly.
+1,Didnt last long,"The strap only lasted one day. Tied my labradoodle up outside a shop and when I came back he had chewed threw the bottom strap. The funny thing was he was just sitting waiting for me like nothing had happend, even though his lead was detached to where I tied him. I think the strap around the snout is too big and needs to be adjustable. I will get the next size down and see how we go with that."
+1,Not a Halti,"Ordered a Halti training collar and received, on time, a Holt collar. Called seller, not respones. ""Returns require prior authorization code,"" but request was routed to a ""mailbox full"" number. No follow up from seller."
+1,Sizing instructions are off,The Halti must be correctly sized - and unfortunately the sizing info to determine the correct size is poor. The Holt sizing chart is based on breeds - and didn't work for my mutt. Way too big. Why don't they provide the sizing info based on the circumference of the muzzle and neck?
+2,halti,"I have a 100 lb lab- australian shepherd mix. When we are out walking he tends to forget that I exist whenever he sees a new dog, and he is strong enough to pull me over. I have tried several different approaches, including a choke chain, without a lot of success.The halti has worked better than anything else I have tried. He has been able to remove it a couple of times, but since it ended up around his neck, he was not able to get away from me."
+2,Takes some getting used to,"I purchase this head collar on advice from a friend. I have been using it for my great dane mix who is a puller. She didn't like the collar at first, but I am sticking with it and she is adjusting. It is well made and working out great. It also comes with some training tips that are helpful. I would definitely recommend this collar."
+2,LOVE THIS WALKING COLLAR,This walking collar has the greatest design. I do not have to have great upper body strength to control my excited boxer. She walks next to me like she is supposed to. No more pulling me down the street. Bravo
+1,Flawed Design.,"My 10 month old lab chewed through this product within five minutes of his first walk. Thank god for the safety connected to the collar or who knows what would have happened.The design has a strap that goes right over the side of the mouth area. As the dog opens and closes their mouth, the strap goes tight and slack. When the strap is slack, the dog can chew on it. I would say that this is a major design flaw on a product designed to restrain your dog while on a walk.I wouldnt say that my dog is particularly bright so if he can figure this out within 5 minutes on his first walk I'm sure any dog can. If you are going to buy this, please make sure you attach the safety strap to the collar."
+2,Take More Pixs,"I upgraded to the 128 MB Smart Media card by Simpletech and was very happy with the added storage ability for photos. It's well worth it. It's rugged, fast and works with other devices. More bang for the buck. Get it!"
+1,Not compatible with all Smart Media devices,"Although this card fit well into my Rio500 MP3 player, I had to call Simpletech's 800 # and punch through a long phone tree to reach a helpful technician. He explanined that Rio 500's can't take more than 64MB, so I'll have to send it back and pay for shipping.Find a way to verify compatibility before ordering."
+1,SimpleTech SmartMedia is slower than other brands,"I have three brands of SmartMedia cards: SimpleTech, Viking, and the Olympus card that came with my camera. I timed how long it took to copy the same 5MB file to each card. The result: the other cards took 32 seconds and the SimpleTech took 38 seconds. So, my results show that the SimpleTech is about 18% slower than the others. That's important to me because when I take action shots I'm often waiting for the previous image to write to disk before I can take the next shot."
+2,"Get it, your digital camera will love you for it!","I purchased a brand new Fuji FinePix A201 and wanted to take more pictures with it... came with a small Smartmedia card. So I decided to upgrade and get the Simpletech 128MB SM card. Now I can take a bunch of pictures without changing SM cards so often. Oh yeah, get the Simpletech Smartmedia Flashlink reader, it will get your images from your camera to the PC fast!!"
+1,Worst Alternate Idea,"This is the latest in the stargate movies, the plot is that the stargate has captured their most dangerous enemy and they are preparing the trial for the crimes committed, however he tells things will change, somehow he manages to change the time when the stargate was not found and the team was not formed as we all know.While the idea is very good, I'm sorry to say the movie was profoundly very tedious, not as exciting as I hoped. So if you want alternate universes please check Star Trek Deep Space Nine or the books in which the idea is used.As this movie Sorry Stargate fans it is not worth it."
+1,disappointed,"I've seen better episodes on TV. Forgettable, don't even remember what it was about and it wasn't long ago that I saw it."
+1,This is the single worst quality blu-ray I have seen yet.,"The movie was ok, as much as a let down as 200 was, but at least it was ok.Blu-ray on a decent TV makes this thing look like utter and complete crap.I returned it to the store to get the DVD because at least that doesn't look as bad.The lack of quality on the picture makes me ashamed to be a fan."
+1,Stargate: Continuum,"I didn't recieve the DVD at all, was really looking forward to watching it :( makes me sad....... Wendy Johnson"
+1,Not a fan of Continuum,"I was disappointed.My wife, who is the big stargate fan, was also. She watched it a second time and said she was glad she bought it ... after being really disappointed on the first viewing.If this were the only stargate show, I would not have any desire to watch another.My wife and I had settled down to watch good entertainment and I really was not at all happy with what I saw. It seemed confusing to me how they were pulling elements from different times and trying to put them under a single time.Anyway, glad to give my opinion for what it is worth.Save your money for something that is worth watching."
+1,Bad return service,I was shipped two when I order only one! The return menu did not have a selection that covered the return and I was charged shipping to return the extra item!
+1,Stargate Continuum,Not bad but could have been a lot better. Overall it was dissapointing. They could have at least noted what happened to the Ori after leaving fans hanging with the series ending. Not worth buying.
+2,Great for any Stargate Fan!,"Too bad good shows do not last forever, but this DVD continues the Stargate tradition. It is good fun!"
+2,A Nice Continuation,"I thought ""Continuum"" was a nice continuation of the Stargate SG 1 franchise. There was action, there were character moments, and there was drama. Richard Dean Anderson's return appearances are always welcome, and while he didn't dominate the episode, he had more than just a token appearance. This movie was a worthy addition to a dedicated fan's collection."
+2,Continuum,Good fun. There's action amd tension and lightness to make gripping and entertaining a storyline that might otherwise be somewhat predictable. Ben Browder in particular manages to inject pathos and humour as well as being delightful eye candy.Highly recommended.
+2,Pretty good.,This movie is pretty good. It didn't require an indepth knowledge of the TV show to follow the movie.
+2,Great movie.,If you are a fan of the Stargate series and want to see an end to the series as a movie this is a great movie and a must see and I got this fast after ordering it.
+2,great,It was a good movie for sci fi people who have already seen the stargate series. came to our house quickly
+2,Stargate Continuum,So glad I purchased the movie. I love the Stargate series and this was very good. The story line and characters kept the action moving
+2,Great job on this one,"I was a bit disappointed with Ark of Truth. The actors did a great job, but there were too many gaps in the story. This, however, was a really, really good film. It was fantastic to see so many people brought back for this one. The special effects were great, and the actors did a great job, too.It wasn't perfect, however.People vanishing from an altered timeline... That just doesn't happen. There are infinite possible universes out there, and when travelling through time, you create a new branch. You don't destroy things in the parallel universes. It's a fundamental part of the Stargate universe.Ignoring that, however, the film is terrific. If you need your SG-1 fix, with plenty of action, special effects, and cast members, this delivers. Great job by everyone.Sci-fi Channel, Please make more!Everyone else, Please buy this so they will!"
+1,A Stargate Movie,"My thoughts on this are really simple. Go to Google and type in ""SG-1 Movie Sneak Peak"". Watch it. That's all you'll need to know. I sat through this DVD when the lights were out during Gustav. We'd been without power for three days and watched it from a laptop computer. The whole family loves Stargate and we were desperate for entertainment.During the movie...We. Were. Bored. To. Tears. I actually stopped watching at one point. Since I post my reviews on Amazon, I have to give it something. One out of five and again, that's only because I have to cough up something."
+2,"A GREAT story, BUT ......","I REALLY enjoyed this movie. And bringing Baal AND Apophis back was truly inspired.ONE reviewer here said that he did not understand how Daniel got his leg back. Uhhh ... DUH!! OBVIOUSLY he got himself a PROSTHETIC leg.The reason I only gave this movie 4 stars was because in other reviews on other sites, it was said that there were going to be hints about a NEW PROPOSED SG series called STARGATE: UNIVERSE.I saw NO such hints. BUT, I suppose that it could be because, last I read, SG: UNIVERSE is still up in the air as to whether it will be produced or not. I really hope it IS produced, it sounds like a very unique concept in the SG franchise."
+2,The best of SG-1,"This is a great episode. It was good to see Don Davis as General George Hammond for the last time. It was a parade of many loved characters, though Braytac and Dr. Fraiser were missing. I love the alternate universe stories and this was just as good. I definitely recommend this for anyone who likes Star Gate."
+2,Continuum makes the grade!,"A fan since the beginning I've seen every show there was..loved the final 2 hour wrap up of StarGate, even if you never watched a show, this would be fun for some who like Sci-Fi! I enjoyed several of the fun things Ben Browder slipped in while taking Command of the starship... and the fact that many of our past ""bad guys"" come back for one last peek.. Love owning this... nothing like a rainy day with some snacks and a great Stargate to watch!"
+2,A great series and great movies,I liked this one better than the first movie about Ori. I think that anyone who liked the series should get it. I haven't seen the extras yet but will as soon as I can.
+2,One of the top 3 Stargate movies ever made.,"Spoiler Free ReviewThe title there is a joke since this is the third movies in the series, along with The original feature that spawned the series, and the ""Ark of Truth."" I enjoyed the movie, but not as much as I expected. The twists in the end caught me off guard, because you won't expect what eventually happens to resolve the storyline. It felt a little bit cheap, like a 2 part TV episode more than a epic movie finale. On the other hand if, it didn't end the way it does, then it would have felt like a rehash of a previous episode. You'll know what I'm talking about if you see it.My biggest complaint is the time traveling and alternate timeline themes didn't do enough to capture your imagination the way ""Back to the Future"" films do. But if you are a Stargate Fan, this is a can't miss DVD/bluray."
+1,Yawn,"I love Stargate but both movies have been average at best,Continuum is just not very engaging the actors all seem like they would rather be someplace else, the core cast is woefully under used and the pacing as with The Ark Of Truth is completely off, worst of all the storyline has been done before and better in the series."
+1,disappointed,"I read all those wonderful reviews and then watched the film. I was disappointed and felt like another reviewer - let down.I have been a Stargate SG1 and Stargate Alantis fan for years. It was cool to see them together for a brief few moments but then it turned out to be another episode. Where was the originality, the interaction, the character development? This movie could have rocked the house instead I went and made dinner. Returning to realize I didn't need to rewind. Admittedly, I did rewind the first time but then didn't bother for the second and third. I was getting bored.I wish it was more and I think the disappointment was in I expected it to be more than just another episode. Everything was so predictable - a cash cow.I am so glad I rented. I won't waste my money."
+1,Stunk,I am a die hard stargate fan...this movie was really bad....wish that stargate would stop taking advantage of its loyal fan base by making this straight to DVD movies....end the series or put in back on the air...(i would have much prefered to pay $10 to go see on big screen vs buying the expensive dvd.)
+1,Seriously Disappointing,"The original Stargate movie was pretty good, but I apparently missed at least one in between, because this one seemed to be assuming I knew things about the characters that I did not know. And to be honest, I couldn't seem to care. For one thing, it involved time paradoxes that provided apparently random kinks in the plot. So much ended up depending on whether character 1 recognized character 2, and vice versa. Again, dependent on at least one movie I missed, or on seriously poor writing."
+2,Stargate SG1...Continuum,"I enjoyed the movie, the only complaint I have is.......please let O'neill and Carter get together....at last! They have come so close and still are bound by military regulations."
+2,Excellent fun!,"The Ark of Truth was an o.k. movie. I liked it because it is Stargate and because I wanted to see the actors again. Continuum, on the other hand, is superb. The story is great, the actors are fabulous - that's what SG1 was all about a couple of years ago."
+2,Stargate: The Review,"Slow at times, but overall an excellent and fun addition to the Stargate story. Over the years I've thoroughly enjoyed any episode that deals with using the gate for other purposes than just ""going off-world"" - intentionally or unintentionally. The way this story happened - as a result of Ba'al trying to manipulate an entire galaxy just to save himself from being destroyed (how self-absorbed the Goau'ld can be) - seemed very in-line with the Stargate universe and a natural adventure SG-1 would have.I like the treat at the end with the picture in the locker.From a strictly ""Amazon.com purchaser"" perspective, I pre-ordered the item and it arrived within 24-hours, even with 2-day shipping. Package was whole and unspoiled (no shipping mishaps) when it was delivered."
+2,Awesomeness,"As sad as it is that the series had to end, at least they have awesome movies to follow it up with."
+2,Excellent!,This is a great addition to the Stargate universe. You see all the favorite characters and get an actual end to an on-going storyline. I enjoy it a lot.
+1,"Continuum, can't compare to Ark","Couldn't get into this. Ark of Truth was so much better, it served a purpose in the SG-1 time-line. Continuum, was just another episode of the show, rather contrived I might add. Seeing Claudia Black as Quetesh was one of the highlights. This movie really should have served to add more back story to the characters, revisit a storyline like (""2001"" or ""2010"") or advance the SG universe like finally having full disclosure. Basically I'm glad I waited to buy until it was half price."
+1,"Borrow, don't buy!","A very predictable thrown-together movie to make a few more bucks from an otherwise outstanding series. Better than ""Ark of Truth"",but not much."
+2,Stargate is Great,Really miss this show. It is fun to watch the episodes and see the characters interplay. I am ready for the next Stargate show to begin.I did not realize how long the show had been on for.
+2,Great Movie,"Loved seeing Jack again, this is for all of the stargate addicts! I'm not a big fan of the new SG1leader but the movie is still a good watch"
+2,Wow! Great Movie,"What a great addition to the SG-1 series. This is one of the best stories of the series. I've watched it twice and am eager for a third time.It's great to see Jack back, of course. The story line kept me guessing, and the action scenes were very good and not overdone. The CG is absolutely amazing and fits in without looking gimicky.This movie really brought me back to the feel of the first few series, yet we have characters that span all 10 series. I think everyone from the writers, actors, and production crew were spot on with this movie."
+2,"Best ""Episode"" Yet","I love Stargate SG-1 and I've seen every episode, most more than once, and I think Continuum is the best ""episode"" yet. It is truly movie quality and belongs on the big screen. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I would recommend it to anyone who loves sci-fi, not just Stargate fans."
+2,Outstanding,"Even for someone who wasn't a huge fan of the show, this movie is a must see. Clever story, great flick!"
+2,Ausome! but...,"If you liked Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, or Stargate: The Ark of Truth. Then you will most likely enjoy this film. The plot was... different. I enjoyed it but it seemed to go by fast.Stars: *****"
+2,"A feature length episode, but a good one","With Continuum being the last entry into the Stargate SG-1 story, they do a good job of tying up the one real remaining loose end, namely Ba'al. He is up to his usual tricks of trying to take over the galaxy and the SG-1 team is again tasked with saving the day. Like a lot of the episodes, SG-1 gets itself into a pretty deep pickle before finally coming through in the end, but it's a good story and certainly worth watching. But, like all of the Star Trek movies that came out after the show's finale, this movie is just a longer version of an episode that might have aired on the SciFi network during the show's run."
+2,Miss the series,"I was very upset when they took this series off the air. I'm glad to have these movies but still wish the series was still around, Love this movie."
+2,"Loved This one, but I hated the ""Ark Of Truth.""","Unlike Ark Of Truth this movie was very good, I loved the story line, the acting was great and seeing Jack again was the icing on the cake. If you know a bit about Stargate but never really watched most of the episodes you can still really enjoy this movie as it is a self contained story. Unfortunetly it still has Ben and Claudia in it but this time they somehow manage to not be so dominating and distracting.I would have given it 5 stars if they could have changed the timeline even more so that Ben and Claudia where still doing Farscape and the SGC was back to it's orginal cast."
+2,StarGate Fan,"Stargate: Continuum is a good watch for anyone who has been a fan of the series. I've bought both this one and Stargate - The Ark of Truth, and enjoyed both. I think The Ark of Truth may have been a little better, but that is a personal judgement."
+2,In My World of Stargate Continuum,"It was a great deal and easy to order using Amazon. The seller was fast, the package was secured, and more important, I was happy when I got it. Once it arrived, I took it out of the package and popped it in the DVD player. When I heard the opening theme, I was in sci-fi heaven. I love Stargate SG1 and was sad to see it go. I am now starting my collection of the series since there are a lot of episodes I've never gotten to see. For me, I like watching the behind the scenes portion. I write screenplays myself and so I learn a lot from the director's and actor's point of view. If you're not into that stuff, it's still a kick to watch! I can even deal with the historical babble that Daniel rattles off. Enjoy the ride!"
+1,DisCONTINUUM immediately!,"The producers of this franchise know they have a great fan base, but now after several years of making an intelligent and entertaining sci-fi series I think they've given in to intellectual laziness. If ""Continuum"" is the new standard of what we (the fans) can expect to see in the future from this franchise, then they should just stop making these films now. The plot to ""Continuum"" is silly, the narrative (the story and how it is told) is completely bland and devoid of life. It was as though all these characters we have come to know, suddenly had their souls written out of the script."
+1,"A Decent Story, But Minimal Budget and Lack of Action Drag Down","I watched this movie hoping for closure to the franchise, and it delivered. But it still lacked that typical SG-1 zing to it that leaves a philosophical thought or critical sequence in your head for days. This movie shows great potential, but ultimately it acts as only a closer, giving no real satisfaction to the watcher. Hardcore SG-1 fans will enjoy this movie, but if you're not a long time fan or only watch the show occasionally, may as well give this one a miss. Due to a seemingly crammed together and rushed storyline."
+1,"My least favorate episode,or movie of any stargate","I've seen every Stargate SG1 and Atlantis Episodes and movie.The reason I didn't like it was the one thing I loved about the shows that for the most part, they were clean. This one had a couple almost goryscenes. Not to mention the swearing was like star trek 4 and 5, were all of the sudden your Heroes of many years start having potty mouths, it's so unnecessary. I was looking forward to an all new sg1 were they tackle something new, not a rehash of the same old thing. It seems like The industry is turning to the Dark side again with the success of an over the top Dark Knight being so succesful, the feel good adventure will need a comeback. Please bring the SG1 team back for a good adventure!"
+1,Not satisfied,I purchased Stargate continium and when I received it they sent me Steel magnolias instead I have contacted the company 3 times anf=d after 3 weeks I have heard nothing I will not purchasing anything through Amazon again or its partners
+1,"Fun movie, bad Blu-Ray","I should have gone with the DVD. The image quality on this is the worst of any Blu-Ray in my collection. It looks like a DVD, actually. That said, it bogs down my HTPC more than any other Blu-Ray in my collection. It stops, lurches, and the sound gets really out of sync. It also flips out completely for a few frames here and there and displays a randomly colored pixelated image.The movie itself is a good rompin' episode of the sci fi classic. But save your money and get the DVD.UPDATE: I upgraded the firmware on my LG drive and it solved most of the issues with this disc. The lurching/stuttering/syncing problems are gone. It still goes bonkers with the pixelated image from time to time. For the most part, the disc is now watchable. But it's still a very disappointing Blu-Ray."
+2,I Loved This Movie,"I really liked the story line in this movie, and I loved the fact that Richard Dean Anderson was in it as well.The only issue I have with the movie is that I would have liked to have seen Richard Dean Anderson in more of it. I think it would have been even better if he had gone with them to save the world at the end, but regardless of that I still have to give the movie 5 stars."
+1,pleasent fluff,"this was pleasent and satifying fluff. It's always worth while to watch Baal's machinations, but it would have played better as an episode.Sorry I can't say more."
+2,Stargate Continuum,"I enjoyed this movie but I still want more...I absolutely loved Stargate SG1, the relationships among the actors was fabulous. If you are a diehard fan like myself you will love this movie as well."
+2,another continuem,a solid stargate movie but verry anticlimatic it just ends to fast in the end and left a lot to desire
+2,I Approve,"Watch it you will enjoy it. I not a fan of the Stargate series, but I enjoyed how this cleaver concept was exercuted in this self contained episode."
+2,stargate sg1 continuum,"If you like sg-1 and the adventures dealing with time travel, this movie is quite enjoyable. Yes, some of the old sequences are there (Teal'c as first prime but wants to be free), but, new twists with Vala and Ba'al. The story still leaves open the idea that other Goaul'd may be around, but the last major god has been vanquished."
+2,Amazingness in DVD form =),"Richard Dean Anderson brings so much to this latest installment of the SG-1 saga. RDA, the entire cast, a wicked awesome plot, and the fact that the arctic scenes were shot on location makes this movie all that much more awesome!"
+2,Happy Purchase,"I love everything that has to do with Stargate. From the original Stargate movie with Kurt Russell and James Spade to the Stargate SG1 Series and Stargate Atlantis, I've been hooked for a while now. I love these shows and will always be a fan."
+2,Too little too late,"This would have been a good season finale and season start, but to do it as a farewell episode. I liked the Ark of Truth better. This episode had a lot of concentrated action and a lot of wasted time. They could have made it longer with a bit more of what happens to them when they are not involved. It was not their best effort but it was still Stargate."
+1,Old plots with very little action.,"Not for my taste. ""Stargate: Continuum"" has a very old plot that has been reused over and over again in both ""Stargate SG-1"" as well as in sci-fi stories in general. The first half is lacking in action, and you don't see much of O'Neill in this one. He shows up in the first few minutes of the film and the last few, but that's it. And the story is lacking in structure. The second half of the movie wasn't that bad, but still not worth wasting your money on.Not recommended!"
+1,Blu-ray quality same as upconverted DVD,"The quality of the image compression was the same as the up-converted DVD of Ark of Truth I just watched a few days before. There was no comparison in watching the Arctic scenes (so-so) vs Planet Earth Blu-Ray (great). Not sure why they'd even release this as blu-ray unless they're pulling a fast one.The story had holes in it bigger than the gate itself. When time changed, people were disappearing like Back to the Future style. poof? The paradoxes are ridiculous.. like why is Baal able to travel back and stop the stargate from arriving in the US. if he did that, he wouldn't know about Earth in the first place. where did Baal get Anubis's ship? how did Daniel's leg reappear? why make mitchell the hero? you'd think for a $7mil budget, they'd pull a better script together.I think the only thing I enjoyed was Vala as a villain."
+1,Close but no cigar,"This movie includes all of the traditional ""Stargate"" favorites, from Jack O'Neill to General Landry, but without the humor that made the series so enjoyable. It plays as though the writers and the director had a checklist instead of a script. Quip for Oneill-check, Brilliant insight by Carter-check, Moral stance for Daniel Jackson-check. None of the elements are truely integrated. Watching this convoluted tale was a large disappointment."
+2,coolest movie ever!!!!!,"i have the entire stargate sg-1 box set and the ark of truth movie... this one is my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the continued story line of the evil but suave gould Bal is just so well crafted and keeps you on the edge of your seat/sofa/bean bag... what ever your setting on:) if you are a huge sg-1 fan, you have to watch this!"
+2,great item,"SG1 Continuum, is a great movie. The CGI is flawless and over all a great movie. I hope it isn't the last MGM does."
+2,Could have been better.,"I still enjoyed the movie, but it could have been much better. It felt like the plot was just starting to build up then the movie was suddenly over."
+2,Good movie... Stargate SG-1 is still a good team...,"Stargate: Continuum is a good movie that brings together all of the SG-1 characters again... This is a funny & poignant movie, full of some surprises, that creates a dramatic to way to more or less tie up some loose ends when the series ended. I enjoyed it."
+2,Stargate fan,I have been a fan of Stargate from the beginning. This movie was excellent. I would highly recommend it.
+2,Waited too long to buy one!,The best rice we've ever made. All claims provided by Cooks Illustrated are true. Excellant product that is so easy to use!
+1,This rice cooker is a disappointment to Asia!,"my rice cooker of 10 years just crapped out and i read bunch of reviews and that really didn't help me. since this got so many reviews and most of them good i ordered it and the price is right. well, it makes rice but if you eat rice every day but don't want to make it every day then this rice cooker isn't for you. the steamer plug thing kicks back tons of water back into the pot so you get this really really wet spot. then there is this hot spot so it starts to burn and the bottom starts to get really crispy a couple of hours into the warm position. then after about 12 hours it starts to get this wet rag smell. gross!!"
+1,Not Good,"Too Expensive. 5- 1/2 cups are not true, you can barely make 3.5 cups. Every time you cook, you need to clean outlet also, that sucks. I don't recommend this product. You can do better with 1/3 rd of money what you spend on this product."
+1,Difficult to clean,"I really liked this cooker until I tried to clean it. My old rice cooker had a separate lid and I never noticed this difference in my research. This one is fixed on. I wish I had read the review that said the same thing I am now saying and took note. It's impossible to clean around all the gaskets and time consuming to try. Major design flaw. Other than that, it does make great rice."
+1,Not worth the money...,"After a cheap rice cooker I had for years died, I thought I would upgrade and get this one. I wish I had heeded some of the reviews I saw on here. First of all, it is difficult to read the water level lines on the inside of the pot. I am young and thought it couldn't be that bad. It is. I have to hold the pot directly under a light to see the markings at all. Also, I often find that my rice is not cooked through when the cooker indicates it is finished. The final straw for me is that it is pretty cumbersome to clean. If it made perfect rice, the cleanup wouldn't be an issue, but I'm not sure that the rice in this cooker has ever turned out as good as the cheap one I used to have that I picked up at Target. I am now going back to a cheaper model - don't want to spend a bunch of money to end up with a dud again."
+2,"Perfect rice, every time","This rice cooker is so easy to use: decide how many cups of rice to make, throw it in, put in water up to the line that matches the number of cups of rice, close the lid and plug it in, and you're done. Total cooking time for one cup of white rice, which is about right for two people, is about 15-20 minutes. We've noticed that leaving the rice in the cooker for an extra 10 minutes after it switches to ""warm"" produces perfect rice almost every time.Buy this cooker and stop trying to cook rice in a pot. Perfect rice with no effort is no longer just a dream."
+1,Rice cooker,Probably more useful as a soup cooker or steamer. The rice always seems to come out browned and hard on the bottom even if you double the recommended amount of water.
+1,defective after 1 month,Cooked rice fine for the first month then suddenly burned out for no apparent reason. I didn't even have a chance to try out the porridge/soup cooker and steamer functions. Now I will have to ship it back to Sanyo for a replacement unit.
+2,Nice job.,"Spattered a bit, but did a good job of making rice. Porridge? Do they mean oatmeal? What about cooking macaroni and cheese--no info for that in booklet. Have not tried it for soup."
+1,Huge disappointment!,"I was so excited to finally be getting a rice cooker stateside! But I hate this one. Here are the reasons:1) No handles for the pot. I can't take the pot for the rice out without using a potholder or towel. There are no handles for easy lifting in and out.2) Pot is not secure. When I want to get my rice out, I have to use a towel or potholder to hold onto the pot because it won't stay still when I'm scooping out my rice.3) No beep for finished rice. Why isn't there a beep or a noise to indicate when the rice is done cooking?4) Over-warms rice. I left the cooker on with rice in it overnight, and instead of being yummy the next morning, it was mostly dried out and hard. What a waste of rice!In retrospect, I should have shipped my original rice cooker back with me from Japan. It had all these features, and I got it third-hand. Pay the extra money to get a real Japanese one, not an import."
+1,You cannot make sushi with rice made from this rice cooker.,The quality of rice is inadequate to satisfy anyone who likes sushi. I am really surprised that Sanyo makes such bad quality product. I returned the product.
+1,Easy Rice,"I am very happy that I purchased this rice cooker.It is easy to use ,brainless- just add water,rice and forget about. It is extremely convenient and makes excellent rice. Guests have asked how we cooked the rice because it was perfect."
+1,worst rice cooker,"After i reviewed various rice cookers in Amazon, I bought this one,hoping rice warm and fresh for at least 24 hours. I was wrong. First time I thought I cooked rice wrong to have dry rice on the surface, on the bottom almost no taxture porridge kind of rice within 24 hours . No. it wasn't my cooking method. This is so poorly made rice cooker, even it is said keep rice at least 24 hours fresh. I am wondering how this one get so much good review. This is another reason not to buy at the Amazon,if you are not sure about the item. Buy your local store, and return it when products disppointed in you. I had few cheap rice cookers, couldn't keep rice warm, at least it dosen't make rice dry and porridge at same time. Don't buy this products. Amazon suggest customers no returnable item to sell in their market place, how dare to sell this item to another person, I feel shame to do about this rice cooker."
+1,Don't like this at all...,"I bought this because it was recommended by Cook's Illustrated and I've had excellent results from most of their recommendations. Not so with this one. I have major issues with the unit's cleanability. The lid is hinged and is not removable for easy cleaning. The inside of the lid had a scale on it after cooking and I was hesitant to clean it thoroughly because it seemed to be something of a mystery substance and I was afraid that I would scratch it. There is a trough that catches condensation and is also difficult to clean. Likewise with the extremely flimsy gasket. The unit took longer to clean properly than it did to make the rice, and I prefer the old Aroma rice cooker that I bought this to replace."
+2,Perfect,I bought this specifically for making brown rice as I could never get a good texture on a conventional stove -- it's makes wonderful brown rice.
+1,non-stick coating peel off after 6 month,"I don't like this rice cooker because the inner pot's non-stick coating peel off after 6 month, and there's no way to replace it. My last Panasonic rice cooker's non-stick coating lasted 5 years."
+2,Basic and just right,"This Sanyo rice cooker is just right for cooking rice (what a concept!). It's a plain Jane, but does the job very well. The cooked rice is tender without being mushy, the grains individual and not stuck together in a gummy mess. It's easy to adapt rice cooker recipes - ""The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook"" is a terrific companion and clean-up is fast.If you're looking for a basic rice cooker without the bells and whistles of various programs, this is a good one to choose."
+2,good cooker,"Had a basic B&D cooker before, this is one step up from that IMO. The size is nice to have more leftover rice for the next dinner. It is easy to clean but the switch sometimes doesn't work and twice the rice wasn't cooking, just on warm. So now I just double check 5-10 min after. Works well for brown rice."
+2,Rice Cooker,"This is an AMAZING product! It makes PERFECT rice every time, never sticks to the pot and is amazingly easy cleanup! I would HIGHLY recommend this product to everyone!"
+2,Yuki,"It's easy to use. It's easy to clean up. Functions are simple to understand. I haven't had it for long, so, I don't know anything about it's durability yet."
+1,"ok, while it lasted....","It was ok, unless I left it on warm and the rice caked onto the bottom terribly. However, it stopped working after 4 months of use. Not sure what happened...."
+2,"darned, good rice cooker","i'd read/ researched much before purchasing this item. checked ""Consumer Reports"" as well as read many reviews about his particular model. most were helpful/ spot on: this is probably the best little bugger out there on the market today for the price (which we thought was reasonable). i'd have given 5/5 stars be it not for the pesky, little, plastic condensation capturer-thingy-device on the back of the unit. it does its job OK but is a bit of a struggle to get re-situated in place after emptying, cleaning, etc. it cooks rice to perfection, clean-up is a breeze, etc. however, the plastic spoon that comes w/ the product doesn't fit very well into the resting ""slot"" affixed to the side of the top lid. other than those two, slight ""inconveniences"", the product is terrific."
+2,Works as Advertised,"Being Japanese-American, I have been raised around rice cookers since birth. The old models my family used had the lid bobbing on the steam being generated; the rice was perfect regardless. The ""fancy"" models now being sold for over a $100 are overkill. This machine follows the ""KISS"" principle to a T. While the lid doesn't bobble anymore due to the vent, it works fine. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is that I cannot see the water level markings. They are the same color as the non-stick coating."
+1,Broke!,"This worked well for about 4 months and then broke. Its mechanism turns to ""warm"" now way before the rice is done. When I called the company to ask about service or an exchange, I got someone one time. I had to call back with more information from the receipt and I have never been able to get a hold of someone since then. I have called about 8 other times. It is not worth my time to keep trying to get a hold of someone, pay to send it to a service person, etc. Since this item is well reviewed in Cook's Illustrated, I am debating buying another and crossing my fingers..."
+2,A book that fills the gap in Polish inter-war history.,"For most people Polish history between the wars is probably a mystery. This book fills that gap admirably. It reveals how Jozef Pilsudski was truly the founding father of a reborn nation. This is his story just as much as Poland's, but then the two are so closely tied together that their's is one story. A fascinating and easy read. Thoroughly recommended to those who have an interest in this area."
+2,Great Resource!,This is a fantastic resource for any teacher. The ideas generated in this book are invaluable and can be modified for any age/grade level. Forms are instantly usable. Great for someone who's never seen a rubric right up to those who use them all of the time. I can't wait to share it with all the teachers at my school!
+2,Rubrics for Elementary Assessment : Classroom Ready Blacklin,"Great tool for the primary classroom. Best purchase I've made in years for my teaching and assessment. No more questioning of ""why"" a grade is given. Well worth the price!!"
+2,"mu-sic , n.: Musiq Soulchild","This is the first album I've heard from Musiq and my breath was taken away. The man of neo-soul created a great 3rd album. With songs like Whereareyougoing, Youloveme, Womanopoly, Thereason, there is no doubt that Musiq is music's prodigal son."
+2,Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!1,"I've only had it for less than 2 weeks, and have to buy another one because I've scratched it taking it between the car and house. You have got to get this cd if you haven't already! Number 9, 10, and second part of 11 are my favorites."
+2,LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT,"I have to say that this Musiq's best cd so far. His lyrics are just so...real. Unlike rappers... he doesn't sing about the same thing over and over...he sings about real situations....like is ""babymother"" OMG I LOVEEE that song...KEEP IT UP MUSIQ!!!!"
+1,TAKE OFF THE SHADES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,I got a song:why did i buy it?the second was wack tooi'm such a foolfor those shades hiding cross-eyed dudesi hated the singleit was 9.99how bad could it benow i'm selling it for free
+1,Don't Believe The Hype!,"I am a fan of Musiq - don't get me wrong. I really liked his first two albums, so I was thoroughly outraged when I bought/heard ""Soulstar"". Nowhere on the same level! It lacks so much of the ""soul"" that ironically labels it. Honestly, pick up ""Dwele - Subject"" or ""Kem - Kemistry"" instead. This album is not hot, don't believe the hype! And whoever said that Musiq in on the same level as Maxwell, must be deaf! At any rate, the best song on the entire album is ""forthenight"" (for the night), which they play so frequently on the radio. If you're curious, let one of your friends lend it to you (if they have it), or ask them to burn it for you... I wouldn't recommend blowing your hard-earned moolah on this soul-less atrocity. ;o("
+2,Musiq makes good musiq,"This is a nice album. Not really a 5 star album, but I still like it. My favorite track is Babymother. I love the subject and chorus of this song. If you like Musiq, cop it."
+1,Mr.Average,"and that is a reach.this Album has Easily His Best Music to date on it but the Cat can't Sing to Me&nothing every seems to change.now He is One Lucky Cat with all the Tribute Shows&Projects He gets to be down with.but as far as Being an Elite Artist?Don't Believe the Hype.thsi Album He is trying to tap into R.Kelly,D'angelo&Maxwell's World&Come up way short."
+1,Whack,"What's good with this album. His first album was a classic and the second was good. This is just whack. His voice is not up to par like Glenn Lewis, Bilal, Maxwell and D'Angleo. Come on,are some of you people deaf? He can't carry a note."
+2,How could you say a bad word about it???,I don't understand how anyone can possibly trash this CD. If you ever liked Musiq you should def. love this CD--From the incredible Soulstar intro to the very end of Givemorelove/Leaveamessage. The whole Cd is a standout against all other music in the insdustry. He's def. an original artist.Please don't let these reviewes sway you against buying this CD--listen to the samples yourself and if you dont like it you just don't like music/musiq.
+2,Musiq does it again!!!,"When I first bought this album, I wasn't sure how I felt about it, unlike my immediate love for the first two. But recently I had the pleasure of seeing Musiq in concert and he made me go and reevaluate/rediscover this classic that I had been sitting on since it first came out!! The entire album from beginning to end is very well put together. Out of the 15 tracks, 11 of them are my favorites. Musiq, keep doing what you do best!!"
+2,Gon' hed Musiq,I love this CD..I am a big Musiq fan.. This cd is good from beginning to end. The musiq is very pretty..and what I love about him is that he is so creative he talks about things other people really dontMy favorite tracks are#1 Soulstar#3 Womanolopy#6 whoknows..very pretty track#7 babymother...I love this track#12 Her#13 whereareyougoingall the real Musiq fans stand up..and go get my boy's cd..its tight..it deserves more than 5 stars
+1,Is Musiq losing his touch?,"This by far was the worst of the three albums from Musiq. It definetly does not live up to the traditional Musiq style that I am used to. The lyrics are ok, but the beats are not as tight as the first album which was by far the best. Or even the second album which was not as good as the first but it was ok. It seems like with each album Musiq's rhythms start to wander off. Musiq is known for his beats, rhythms, sounds and mezmorizing words in his songs. Did he get new producers or something? If so he needs to go back to the original ones because this album is the worst by far. Musiq I know you can do much better!"
+2,Chalk another good CD for Musiq,"Musiq's new CD is fantastic effort. Even though his music has generally maintained the same format, there are some slight differences with this CD than his previous ones. It seems as if he went for more of an orchestrated feel with this one. In many songs, there are quite a but of this. And it works out really well. There are a lot of strong tracks on here. My favorite tracks are ""moment in life"" w/Kindred and Cee-Lo, ""womanopoly"" and ""infatueighties"". There's pretty much only one song I can't stand and that is ""miss you"". And there's another song that I'm indifferent about, so this prohibits me from giving it a perfect 5 stars, but this is nothing but quality and I would definitely recommend it to most fans of R&B and Hip-Hop. At least those who aren't swayed by most of the mainstream trash that they hear on the radio."
+2,A Soul Star he is,this album is so old school in its heavy hitting beats. I'm addicted. There is nothing sad on this album (except for the very serious song babymother {about becoming an unexpectant father}). It's a feel good CD. Even the leaveamessage track is fun.
+2,LOVE!,I really like his music and enoy to listening to it all the time. I would recommend this cd to everyone.
+2,Quality,"Thanks for giving me such a great product. I could not tell that this CD was used at all. It was taken very well care of. No scratches, skips or anything! Keep up the good work!"
+2,Best Album So far!!!!!!,"Musiq did it again every song on here i like to some sort but my favorite, favorite , is ""Momentinlife"" with kindred and cee-loguiness!!!I recommend this to all the ""real musiq Lovers""I agree with the other person who said that Kindred was overlooked cause that was the truth. They did not get the credit that was due. come on yall lets get the Real Artist to the top cause that is where Real music Lives and is created. They Deserve it! But anyway Musiq Wonderful job it just gets better and better."
+1,F for effort,COME ON!!! I am a Musiq fan to the core. But we need more than just unclever words and same story scenarios. The only song worth listening to was the first one after the intro. I forced myself to listen to the rest. Womanopoly? Baby Mama Drama? What about love longs and decent ones at that. The second CD was a keeper. Musiq should practice his craft or lose a fan. Also...stop remaking original songs if you DO NOT have the voice for it.
+1,"The second was better, the first was best","I was pretty disappointed with this CD, and don't think I'll be buying another Musiq CD because he seems to be going downhill. He's basically regurgitating the first two projects with not very much success. I really like Musiq's whole vibe, hopefully it's not too late for the brother to pick it back up again."
+2,Reflective and Multi-layered,"Still Love in Strange Places takes readers on an exquisite journey to a foreign place (El Salvador) and also deep into the heart of a marriage, into questions of identity and place. Kephart is really asking the questions, To whom do memories and stories belong? and How are cultural legacies passed down to a child. A fascinating book."
+1,Don't waste your time,"If you want to play chess, go grab a real chess board.1. The two player mode isn't really two players. You have to share the same controller. Yes, you literally have to pass the controller back and forth for every move.2. No one plays this game on Xbox Live."
+2,Searched for this song...,"Heard the song on Charlie's Angels movie and it wasn't listed on the soundtrack. Did some research and finally found the song. Love the ""dance"" music beat!"
+2,very happy,These are great tires for my old beach cruiser. Size was perfect and a fraction of the price the bike shop charges!
+2,I disagree with just about all of these reviews...,"These are the same games you remember from the eighties....of course they seem basic by today's standards, but if you loved them like I did you will be very happy with this game. No duh pac man and ms. pacman are the same game....we knew that in 1983. The point is, you will likely buy this game out of nostalgia, not because you are looking for the next huge special effects dynamo p.c. game. If you loved these games 20 years ago, you'll enjoy the heck out of this game because they are the exact same games simply made playable on the Xbox."
+1,won't play on my xbox,when I insert the disk the screen says you must attach hard drive to play. i have a 4 gig hard drive attached but it still won't play
+1,Poor renditions of classic games,These versions do not play like the original games. I'm amazed that they don't just write an emulator so that they can get their games right!
+1,Not Just a Name,"Just like a real museum, everything in Namco Museum is OLD. I grew up in the 80's. I played Atari and Colico. I remember Pong, Missile Command and many others. I remember that they only kept my attention for about twenty minutes at a time."
+1,"Industrial, though not ""Professional""","I too bought this disc because Ray McVeigh is the guitarist. His playing on the Professionals ""I Didn't See It Coming"" record is incredible. The guitar tandem of Ray and Steve Jones (sex pistOls) on that record was, as far as I'm concerned, the punk equivalent of Keith Richards and Ron Wood. Tasteful, catchy, weaving guitar lines that are stuck in my head forever.There is none of that here. Like many industrial records, everything is so sludged in effects, you can't make out any style at all. There are also appearances by a few other artists I dig, but the same problem exists there.If you need another industrial record, this is better than Filter, or any of that nonsense, but it's nothing that's going to change your life."
+2,Five Stars For Children's Version,"This is an excellent adaptation that leaves out some of the more sinister elements/overtones. There are no bawdy barroom scenes. Levity is provided by the addition of several animals. Oliver has a pet toad named Squeakers, Fagin has a parrot that ""parrots"" back Fagin's words (even when it gets him in trouble), there are a few more birds in the thieves abode and a cat. Naturally the cat scraps with Bill Sike's dog Bullseye, providing a comedic break.Other than being somewhat disappointed/annoyed by the lack of ""color"" in Fagin's voice, I found this thoroughly entertaining. It follows the book quite well for a 90 min. version. It is for the young set, grades K-1 to 5-6.It will be more palatable to many families than the G rated Broadway film, Oliver Twist, The Musical. The latter is more touching, heartbreaking, and real for some sensitive youngsters. It is over the top wonderful for all... except ages 0-7 or 8.Addl Note---My copy says 1973 on the back."
+2,I think Scratch was exciting and romantic in this book.,I feel Scratch had to have closure on the past as he had to find out the three men he first road with had in deed betrayed him and took his firs and left him to fend for his self. I am glad Scratch found the men and set things right. We need more of Titus C. Bass pleasd don't let him fade into the sunset.
+2,More than happy!,"This book arrived looking just as nice as a brand new one, even though it was listed as, ""Used."" Very pleased and would highly recommend this seller!"
+2,short and complete,I recommend this book to all of my friends because it is very thorough and very short! This is especially helpful if the other parent isn't much of a reader (at least about child development) I highlight a few chapeters when I want my husband to understand more about what our daughter is going through.
+2,Every second counts,"Will my future change because of this one second I stopped to look at this dress in the window? Will I alter other peoples' lifes by bumping into them? - You have never asked yourself those questions? Well, you certainly will after seeing this movie. 'Run Lola Run', a German movie, is fantastically made and keeps your heart beating rapidly down to the last second of it. Lola's boyfriend got into trouble. And now Lola has 20 minutes to get 100,000 German Marks. The phone hits the floor and Lola starts running... Americans, who are usually not very fond of foreign movies, should not let the 'dubbed' stop them. Dare to watch it and a race is waiting for you. Tom Tykwer created a 90 minute video clip. Fast, unstopable, exciting. And the one minute you spent thinking about getting this movie will change your life."
+2,Everything as advertised.,"I saw this movie in my German class, and I thought it was a cool enough movie to buy and own. The DVD did not disappoint : )"
+2,Totally Engrossing!,"I don't think I have ever watched a movie move as fast as this one--couldn't believe it when it was over. It's exciting, innovative, visually perfect, and accompanied by terrific music. The characters are appealing and interesting. There was never a slow moment nor a wasted frame. ""Run Lola Run"" is as good as it gets."
+2,"Lots of form, and lots of fun....","Not quite sure what was going on here....kinda reminded me of a cross between Groundhog Day and the multiple-endings in ""Clue"", but fun nonetheless. Very energetic film that FLIES by!This DVD edition features and English soundtrack, as well as the German soundtrack, and the english subtitles can be turned on if you are a purist watching the German-language version. Also, the disc is two-sided, one side being full-screen, the other being letterbox."
+2,Very interesting.... like nothing i have seen before,"In my German class, one boy brought this movie in. I really didn't know what to expect, because most movies we see in German class are a bit old.. this one is very different, and creative. I have never seen anything so different, and imaginative. It is very well done, and interesting. Nothing that anyone should miss seeing."
+2,A little gem of a movie,"Not as complex as my ten years ago memory of it recalled, but that's not a bad thing. This is a little gem of a movie which tells its tale with economy and verve."
+2,(Panting sound),Whoa! This movie literally took my breath away. Its fast paced the whole time never letting up. The editing is brilliant and the cinematography is amazing. Forget the VHS get the DVD its cheaper and has extra scenes and interviews. The plot is like nothing ive ever seen before. Buy this and you won't regret it.
+2,RUN out and get LOLA now!,"So many people here have said so many great things about this startlingly original and innovative film that I'll just simply echo it all. From the music, which fits this film better than any soundtrack ever has before (the visual to music rhythm sync job is incredible), to the break all the rules camera work (not a single cross-cut or quick-cut was superfluous!), to the flawless performances by all concerned, this is not just the best foreign film of the year, but simply must be included in anybody's Top Ten. For myself, I'd say it's easily among the top 25 of this decade. Yes, it's that exciting, amazing, and original. I don't have a DVD player yet, but this will almost assuredly be my first purchase, even before THE MATRIX."
+1,"Run Away, Run","Although ""Run, Lola, Run"" is off-beat, has some nice camera work and a few impressive images, I could not develop any interest in any of the characters. Lola's extreme red hair and goofy outfit (blue tank top, white bra straps, turquoise pants, and black Doc Martin boots of all things) were distracting. The ""driving music beat"" (or however it was described), was fairly boring and repetitive.The commentary was only slightly more interesting than the movie. The two participants of writer/director Tom and lead actress Franka were a couple at the time, which accounts for the mutual admiration society feel of the commentary.There may have been a good idea for a movie here, but I could not find it. Close to being the least watchable movie (""Lost and Delirious"", ""The Smokers"", ""Black and White"" and ""Armageddon""). I nearly dozed off both times.I give the movie two stars for effort and concept, but I advise you to...""Run Away, Run"""
+2,Incredible! The best ever!,"I rented this DVD online and was on the edge of my seat,glued to the screen and never blinked until the end! I hit title repeat right away and went amazon to buy one and gift-click four more to web friends.I will remember this film forever!If Run Lola Run was up for a little golden man it would expose the others as impotent,unoriginal bits of trash."
+1,What a disappointment,"My 16 year old daughter told me this film changed her life. I'm getting her into therapy soon. I suppose that as a study in film making techniques and creativity this film breaks some novel ground. Aside from that the characters held no interest for me, a 47 year old. The overdone running scenes comprise about 50% of what is a rather short-running film to begin with. Decent Dolby 5.1 effects. Look for something else!"
+1,i dont fully comprehend the fascination with this movie,"I dont see what the BFD was about this movie. I mean, yeah she looks cool and they do drugs, yay. I thought the experimental ""and then"" parts were kinda cool. But I just didnt like the movie. I dont think they connected the groundhog day feeling of it all together that well. Or obviously. This was better than the otherGroundhog Dayin how it was maybe an hour shorter. Not for me. And I usually like off beat movies. Just dont be off beat for the sake of being offbeat. I think I might check out the soundtrack though."
+2,"It's creative and fun, but a bit overrated by people.","It's creative and fun, but a bit overrated by people. I can't see too deep a meaning from this ""music video with a plot"". Admittedly it's a must buy for it's originality."
+1,ZZZZZ ZZZZZ ZZZZZ,"Wake me up when it's over! The only reason this movie gets two stars is for it's look and the excellent way the movie was shot. After that, it's just boring, repetitive dribble. I like the Hollywood movies better. ""Groundhog's Day"" is 15 times better than this unimaginative lump of crap."
+1,Monotonous and annoying,"If you like thumping, loud, monotonous music, you may like this film better than I did. With all the hungry, talented musicians in the world, I would think this film maker could have found one that could provide decent music.Although I liked Potente in other films, it was difficult for me to find the characters interesting. Maybe I could forgive Lola for being in love, but her boyfriend seemed worthless.Yes, this film showed various futures that could have arisen from a single starting point. That is a good idea for a film, but I just think, in spite of the attempts at originality, the result did not bear fruit. For a more intelligent film about the possibilities arising from a situation, I think Rashomon would be a better way to spend your time."
+1,I cannot believe...,"I cannot believe that people would give this film 5 stars. I forced myself to watch the entire film just because I could not believe that someone would actually recommend this film. Yea it has an interesting twist, but it gets real painful after a while. If you love it, god bless..."
+1,"Tried to like it, but bad music ruined it.","It was kind of an interesting film, but I found the music boring and monotonous. Some of you have good points about the technical merits and originality, but I just could not get past the music, so for me it was not enjoyable. If the director and producer both had tin ears, there are millions of cheap, underpaid musicians in the world. Or just leave some of the more obnoxious music out.Germany/Austria has given so much great music to the world: Mahler, Brahms, Schumann, Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Handel, Bach, to name a few. It's a shame that this movie from Germany could not do better.The characters were difficult to identify with. Maybe that was intentional. It was difficult for me to understand why Lola cared about her worthless boyfriend.I have never rated a movie this low before, but there are some worse films than this. It would have been a decent movie if they had taken the care not to ruin it."
+1,Ich weiß ja nicht !,"Also ich finde es ja toll, dass ein deutscher Film in den USA so gut ankommt, aber ich habe ihn bei uns in Deutschland im Kino gesehen und dachte mir ""wie lange rennt die denn noch"" und ""warum rennt die schon wieder"". Mein Freundin fand den Film aber echt klasse. Von den vier Leuten die wir waren gibt einer 5 Sterne, 2 geben drei Sterne und ich gebe dem Film 2 Sterne. Würde ihn mir aber niemals auf DVD oder Video kaufen."
+2,Run Lola Run - foreign film,"It's like an episode from the Twilight Zone. Three days, lived over sequentially (same day) and this lady has to RUN across the city looking for a way to keep her boyfriend from being killed by the mob. Each time it ends in his death, then the last time she dies and he's the one who 'saves' her. Their next day completely shifts their life for the better & they're out of the perpetual loop.This actress literally RUNS for about half the movie, she's in great shape! Interesting premise. Fun watching the same people in the background in certain scenes where THEIR lives evidentally are very different each time around.I'd recommend it."
+2,Good Movie,"Yeah, its a foreign movie, but dont let that fool you. It was a good movie. Very different too."
+2,Awesome Film,"Get the German Version with the English Subtitles. Yes, the techo music gets annoying but it's a really good movie. You'll see lots of recurring themes of this in the near future. How everything you do, regardless of how small, has some impact on the rest of the world. There's a show on the Discovery channel called Connections with James Burke that details how everything is related to everything else. Yet it all appears to be a big mess of chaos. It's beautiful in it's insanity."
+2,can't say enough good things about this movie,"just incredible...The acting, directing, and pacing are all perfect! Watching this with the volume up is a surreal experience.Buy it! ;)"
+2,"Fun, Fast and Beautiful","An amazing movie, not as fast and furious as people would have you believe, but breathtaking and suspenseful. Franka Potente is absolutely hypnotizing as Lola and the overall feel of the movie is romantic and fun. The dvd includes some fun extras, like Franka Potente's music video 'I Believe' and audio commentary by Franka and the director. Although translation is cumbersome sometimes, I would definately recommend the subtitled version over the dubbed(both are included on the dvd). In a word, astounding!"
+2,Creative and Refreshing,"This was one of the best movies I have seen in years. It was fast pace and very entertaining. I really enjoy the ""ending."" The lead character Lola is awesome she is tough and also very feminine at the same time. I would highly recommend this film."
+2,"QUIRKY, ENERGETIC, BLAZING PULSE-POUNDER","To the beat of an incessant techno/deephouse soundtrack, Lola runs, and then runs some more. I couldn't possibly think of another movie with such sheer cinematic buzz, it's cut like an MTV video: blink and you may miss a visual gag.The theme is doozy but interesting -- a slicing of the same reality in time into three perspectives. Blending an innovative mix of animation, still photography, slow motion, and normal cinematography, it illustrates how the smallest change in what a person does can alter the rest of their life, not to mention the lives of others, including complete strangers they pass on the street.Ironic, creative, and simply riveting -- a fabulous kinetic pleasure of a rental. The breathless high-octane soundtrack should be in your dance collections too."
+1,"Three words: empty, repetitive and boring","I know all opinions are subjective but I do not undertsand what you could find interesting in this movie. The love story is stereotyped. The boyfriend is an idiot (which makes the girl an even more idiot), the soundtrack is exhausting and the plot is non existing. In this type of movie there is MUCH better which has been done. Please....."
+1,What a waste!,"""What a waste of money! "" These words demonstrate my exact reaction after watching this movie which I have regrettably purchased on DVD. Excited to have a new DVD player, I bought this DVD after reading the many great reviews about the movie. Now I'm extremely puzzled. Why so much praise for this flick? It is anything but interesting: the story is childish and shallow and the much talked about cinematography and the music are nothing more than cheap attempts to decorate the silly plot. For those of you who want to buy the movie, rent it first! If you are not a fad-driven kid who actually thinks MTV is a music television and Jewel a poet, then you'll surely dislike it. There are no philosophical ideas here. The mere fact that this movie is considered to be ""thought provoking"" may be a testament to the reality that perhaps we are not thinking much."
+1,"Run Lola, Run Lola, run Lola and again run Lola",I did not get it. She is just running and running and again running. No philosophical idea. No point. The movie is telling us the same story in three different versions. Why? Boring...
+1,she never stops running,"ok, so u want to know what a bad film is like. yea well dnt watch this one cause u will just fall asleep and still not know the film is about her running and runninga and running and running and u get the picture"
+1,Run Money Run!,"This is one movie where the title makes as much sense as the content. I gave it one star, although Franka deserves five stars for fitness."
+1,running on empty,"Her pusher boyfriend needs his junk, and his girlfriend missed the connection?Yeah? So what?Watch him get on the phone to her and freak out. Repeatedly.Just tired of films about drugs and users and that entire scene.Shot in that annoying MTV music-video style.When will directors learn to stop swirling the camera and allow the actors to do what they were hired to do?Not a complicated concept at all, filmmakers. Leave the actors alone. That's right: point the camera at them and let them show that they can act. How about that? If they can't act, hire someone who can--but please stop the idiotic camera tricks. Tony Scott does it, Tarantino does it, Robert Rodriguez does it... Why? Because they don't trust their minimal talent. That's exactly why.You're giving us a headache, man. Get it? If I want my brain to ache I'll take a rollercoaster ride."
+2,This movie has it all,"You know when you see some special effect or style choice in a movie or tv show or commercial that you like? Well, take all of those and put them in one movie and this is what Run Lola Run is - and they made it almost 10 years ago! If you haven't seen this, treat yourself and get it."
+2,Perfect,"If you don't like this movie there is something wrong with you. It was easy to follow, and it had the perfect mix of action, drama, and suspence. For an added bonus they threw in some sweet techno music that you have to love."
+1,Amelie on Acid,"This pic reminds me a bit of Amelie, but much better. Amelie was cutsie and this is an action pic. Unfortunately, the running does get a bit tiresome, though it is interesting for much of its running time."
+2,Asolutely fantastic,"""Lola rennt"" is definately one of my favourite films ever made. I especially love it because it is none of the typical German Hollywood imitations which have flood the video market for years. Indeed I have never watched a similar film. It spreads hope and makes us realise that we ourselves are responsible for our own destiny and that we always should think before we act."
+2,Dazzling German Cinema!,"This fast-paced, innovative and extremely entertaining German film features an inspired techno soundtrack and great use of editing, camera and sound to tell the story of Lola (Franka Potente) who must figure a way to get 100,000 marks in 20 minutes. This is the excellent premise that shoots off an extremely clever and modern piece of foreign cinema. Great performance, great story, kinetic pace, excellent techno soundtrack and attentive direction make this film and it's filmmaker one of the most promising things to come out of Germany in the 90's. Highly Recommended. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film an 8!"
+2,RUN To The Video Store and Buy This,"This has to be one of the finest foreign action films I have ever seen. Kudos to the Germans on making this a fast paced, edge of your seat fantasy-action, soon to be cult- classic masterpiece. It puts forth intruiging circumstances. What if you didn't miss the bus or what if you bought that lottery ticket? In this film Lola and her boyfriend get to play out three different outcomes to almost identical situations. The dubbing to English is annoying at first but you get used to it. It is slightly off emotion. This is a great addition to your DVD collection."
+2,German Film returns with a smash...,"Run Lola Run is a visually stunning film. It is a fast paced heart pounder which leaves you lterally breathless afterwards. The film is set to the backdrop of Berlin which the director shoots beautifully. The idea is fresh and unique and the effect is achieved quite well. The soundtrack is apporpriate, and the scenes well coreographed. this is definetely one of the best movies of 1999. Run Lola Run is a superb movie putting Germany back on the map of exquisite filmmaking countries. i hope to see more great exports soon!"
+2,I must add my voice,"to those who are praising this movie. It is fun, it is profound, it is whimsical, it is confrontational--everything that Hollywood movies are not. It is the kind of movie that demands repeated viewings. A MUST BUY!"
+2,Direct Hit,"This is the best action movie I've ever seen. I've never been a big fan of techno music before, but it is used so effectively in this movie that I found myself drawn to the soundtrack afterward. If you can appreciate cinematography like a fast-paced music video, you will absolutely love this film - guaranteed."
+2,Fabulous acting & soundtrack...you must see this movie!,"I saw this movie this summer, and I was absolutely blown away. Not only is the acting fantastic (especially by Franka Potente) but the subject matter was enthralling. Think ""Sliding Doors"" with an overdose of adrenaline. The concept of the movie (how would life be different if I hadn't run into that person?) encouraged hours of discussion among my friends. Besides the intellectual part, this movie is highly entertaining and there isn't enough dialogue for the subtitles to detract from the action. A must-see!"
+1,"All style, no substance","There are so many good things in this movie that I really wish that I could've liked it more. But, as it is, it felt like the cinematic equivalent of a video game. If you really do want to spend 80 minutes watching some chick running then I'd suggest waiting for the next Olympics. For a German movie with some depth, rent anything by Fassbinder, Herzog or Wenders."
+1,"""Different"" kind of movie!","I bought the dvd of this movie after I read all those positive feedback from other viewers. However, this is not the type of movie that I'll be willing to wait for more than a month for viewing. As an overseas buyer,the movie, shipment waiting time, and the cost of buying it all doesn't meet my high expectation/anticipation level of the movie. I was expecting something more like ""Le femme Nikita"" not a story of 2 youngsters having three different ending of their problems. The only good thing from this movie, for me, is the music! Two thumbs up for the music selection..."
+1,A waste of time & money,"I never watched the entire video,I became disenchanted watching this style of German movie making.The use of cartoons takes much away from the story. I don't think I have patience to watch it againso I will probably trash it."
+2,My Favorite Foreign Film,"I usually don't like foreign films but this one is great! This is a fast paced, high energy film. Interesting plot and 3 surprise endings. (Side note:It's nice to see Germany from a everyday person's perspective and not a travel brochure.)"
+2,this is a must,this movie is like art. well-planned scenes and very sofisticated camera shots makes it a very beautiful movie. this is one of those must-have's that should belong among those classic movies that never fade with time.
+2,"Ever Wonder ""What If""","Ever wonder ""What If""? What if you had done things just a little differently, or what if you had done it a second earlier? What would the outcome be? How would it change? Find out just how much change there can be in Run Lola Run, where our heroine relives the same high-paced, action packed 20 minutes three times, each with a different outcome. Awesome heavy German dance music - great soundtrack. Available in both English dubbed, and original German format with subtitles. I love this movie!"
+2,Non-Stop Thrillride!,"Run Lola Run was recommeded to me when someone found out I was a German teacher. I rented it right away and was taken on a thrill ride! This movie is fast-paced, including a great soundtrack. Lola's character overcomes a lot in just twenty minutes and you get a sense of her life as you live out three different scenarios with her. As a German teacher I would love to show this movie to my students simply to point out countless aspects of German culture. The only downside for non-German speaking viewers is having to keep up with some quick subtitles from time to time when things get really fast paced! All in all, an excellent movie!"
+2,innovative piece of cinema,"this is not the perfect film, however it is engagingly inventive and intelligent. the reality bending techniques (animated scenes, split second montages, and three separated sequences) expand the dimensions of cinema. no film in recent history has been able to break the norms of standard film so gracefully. if anything, it's worth renting, however it's not for everyone. it has a distinct taste that won't appeal to everyone. which is part of it's magic, it doesn't pander to what audiences want, it gives the audience what it needs: creativity."
+2,Fun Lola Fun,"The plot is simple: Lola's boyfriend Manny gets dropped in the grease when he loses a fortune that belongs to a gang of thugs. Of course, they want to kill him. Of course, he knows his cool and devoted girlfriend, Lola, will figure out a way to get ahold of the money. And of course, she realistically doesn't have enough time to do it.What to do? Get the cash from Rich Banker Daddy? Steal the money? Win it?This is a Euro-slick film, shot like a music video. It asks, ""So she failed that time...but what if she tried it ANOTHER way?"" The audience follows Lola as she chases down the money...she does it again and again.Even though Manny is no choirboy, and Lola is not exactly Mother Teresa, you cheer for her and urge her on as the action speeds up. I liked Lola because she faces the problem head-on and then does what she's gotta do. The movie is a pleasure to watch, with none of the heavy-handed angst European films so often get slammed for."
+2,Captivating Indie,"Lola is a girl stuck in a dilemna: how to save her boyfriend from being killed. So, in the spirit of Groundhog Day, she keeps repeating the day over and over again until she gets it right. But unlike Groundhog Day, this indie film has an edgy style, mixed with a punkish Lola and cartoonish pop culture animation. Without giving away too much, she somehow ends up solving her dilemna but after several crazy attempts that shed light into her own seemingly average, but soon-to-be complicated life."
+2,The most unlikely scenario . . .,"This is a good movie for learning German, since phrases are repeated from scenario to scenario. As for the plot:Supposedly, the third and final scenario is the true one. However, this is the most unlikely one. Somehow, in a city the size of Berlin, Manni is able to find the same homeless man who has his bag of money, and Lola gambles and wins 100 thousand DM, all in less than 20 minutes. The first two scenarios, in which Lola or Manni resorts to robbery and Manni or Lola is injured, are actually the more likely ones. Perhaps RUN LOLA RUN is poking fun at how neatly things usually turn out in movies."
+2,What a fun movie!,"I liked it. It was real fast paced, the actress was sexy and interesting to look at, the camera angles were cool, the director employed just a hint of animation, the production was artsy yet gutsy, there were cool plot twists and manipulations and the story was good. Most of all, with all of this innovative filmmaking, the ending was satisfying.I give this a big thumbs up!"
+2,Don't miss Lola !,"This is a whole new experience in film. It's brilliant, innovative, and so much fun ! Fast paced, with a great pulsating score, it plays with time and shows you how a few seconds can change your life..the editing is a marvel, as well as the cinematography. (Love the ambulance/glass shot !). This incredible movie will still interest you after many viewings. It's a keeper !"
+2,Great Movie!,"Great Movie! Really makes you think. It is based on the theory that every second of every day determins your ultimate fate and even if one second was different, it could change your whole life. There are twists and turns in this movie as Lola races to protect the destiny of her lover. Run Lola Run!"
+2,Run Lola Run,"This film is amazing... not only is the cinematography masterfully done, but also the many layers of the entire film. I especially love it on DVD because I can hear the director and Franka's opinions about the film. Also, wide screen... need I say more?"
+2,Had a blast!,"This is a great, fast-paced movie. I was initially skeptical of watching the same 20 minutes depicted three different ways, but this movie won me over from the beginning. Run Lola Run has style and energy, and I really did have a blast watching it.The music, the photography, the editing--everything contributes toward a very fast film experience. After watching it I felt like I needed to do everything as quickly as possible. Loads of fun.One of the great things about it is that it stands up very well to repeat viewing--watching it the second time was just as rewarding, possibly even more so, as the first. The interconnection of all the events in the film is much more clear the second time around (though not being as clear the first time doesn't hurt the film in the least).Highly recommended."
+1,One word: TRIPE,"I see a lot of glowing reviews for this movie and I just don't get it. It's not ""deep"", ingenious, brilliant, or anything else that I've heard it called. Anyone who thinks this movie is thought provoking probably thinks Barney the dinosaur is a great philospher (seriously, get an education). This is a gimmicky, kitchy film that is a combination of concepts that have all been used before. The funny part is that they weren't great concepts the first time I saw them in other films. But hey, nothing suceeds like excess...so lets bring it all together and make a really really bad movie!"
+1,HORRIBLE,"This movie doesn't even deserve one star. The script was horribly written, and they kept on playing the SAME thing over and over and over again. Little parts changed while they replayed it, but I knew I couldn't stand to watch ANOTHER rerun again. I had to watch this movie for German and I'm certainly not watching it again."
+1,"""I don't get it"" ""Nothing thought provoking"" ""Nothing Philosophical""","I give this film 5 stars. This and The Princess and the Warrior are in my top 10 all time favorites.This is less a review than advice to those that may be influenced by the 1 star reviews. The reviewers all tried really hard to sound intelligent while at the same time admitting that they ""don't get it"" and claim that there was nothing thought provoking.They say that it was just the same thing three times showing three possible results. These reviewers said it themselves- they didn't get it.During the movie the song What a Difference a Day Makes is played both to create atmosphere and to send a message. One of the main points of the movie is to show what a difference precious seconds can make..Cheers.P.S.Hopefully this sheds some light for the 1 star reviewers as well, but I doubt it."
+2,European Film At It's Best,"Run Lola Run is an intense suspense film. When Lola's boyfriend looses 100,000 DM from a drug drop and has to have it by noon he calls up Lola in desprate need of help. After suggesting to rob a grocery store, Lola pleeds with him not to and the movie kicks into three senarios of what may happen. Every time Lola gets the money, but it's a question of if she gets it there too late or if her or her boyfriend might even die first. The soundtrack is also amazing adding for an even larger on-the-edge-of-your-seat sensation."
+2,excellent ....,"Original - fun - breathless ... A film & a script very not conventional !! Great !! Not to miss ,,,,"
+2,A few more chances,"If life could be that way, we were all having a few chances to make things right."
+2,A Running Movie,"Although it is in german when you have the DVD you can change languages to english. The base of the story is Lola's boyfriend must get a whole lot of money in 20 minutes. HOW??? well thats the whole plot.It starts out with this wild cartoon and then turns into the ""real life"" which it is the most of the movie. The movie is a non-stop whirl-win of fun. The excitment and action (not explosives) is great.I own this movie and although i dont watch it all the time I do find myself going back and watching it whenever i want to see a good action/excitement movie. It has a good plot and the way the movie was put together is new and vibrant. The music supports the film very well also.I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes to talk about doing stuff but doesnt because then you can dream you are Lola on this journey but you never really would be!"
+2,Simply spectacular!,"'Run Lola Run' was one of the best movies of 1999, IMHO. The creativity behind everything from the plot twists, to the music (the soundtrack, by the way, is fantastic!), to the animated cut-ins, to the soccer analogy absolutely blew me away! This movie is pure fun and excitement; don't miss it!"
+2,A near-perfect film.,Completely absorbing and hypnotising; this is the single best movie I have ever seen.
+1,This single is bad,"Well whats to like about it other than the title track?The 7"" version keeps a bit of the intro and still cuts out the outro. Deeper Underground (Chillington Mix) tries to have a more darker sort of industrial sound which sounds pretty mushy and terrible, as the vocals do not fit in one bit with the music.Overall though if you want all the songs, be sure to get the jewel case version as the cardboard slipcase with trays get annoying and damaged easy and its easier to have 1 cd with all the songs on it rather than 2."
+2,Worldview grounded in scripture,"""Creation Regained:Biblical Basics for a Reformational Worldview"" is not your typical worldview book. It comes at this issue from a particularly Reformational angle. What does that mean? He grounds his thesis in the way of looking at the world rediscovered during the Protestant Reformation: creation, fall, and redemption. When we consider life everything is considered from this biblical viewpoint. What Wolters presets is a great introduction to three points that can radically change the way we think and live. If you are looking for a worldview book that is heavy on applicable, biblical content rather than a rant about how the world is going to hell in a hand-basket this it the book for you."
+1,Wrong book was deliverd,I received the wrong book in the mail. The right book needs to be sent. Still need the right copy
+2,WHATAREYA?,"Chances are if yer not Australian yer not gonna understand TISM... from the band that brought you ""Defecate on my Face"" and ""There'll Never Be An Ole Man (River)"" comes their lastest. Tackling the hard issues... ""I might have screwed yer sister but I never screwed yer mum... I might have gone to uni but at least I know I'm dumb""... Yes.. they can rhyme with the best of 'em... but in the end its just good ole fashioned TISM! R U A YOB? nuh... yer a wanker... I'd actually say this was one of the best things out this year."
+2,Yank Ape hooked on TISM,"I would never know about TISM if i didnt marry a Aussie...After hearing Ol'Man River(Machavelli & the four seasons)cd. I was hooked. (Wanker.com) is great in your face music and its got a beat thats nothing i can find in the states. Its a little tough for us Yanks to understand but all that I've made listen to it love it at first hear..the beat and the tunes you just cant stop singing...aka ""whatareya"" & ""yob"" and the second disk ""Aussie Guitar"" is great! hope to seem them soon..."
+2,Who then are TISM?,"TISM (This Is Serious Mum) formed in around 1988 and became an overnight success with the release of He'll never be an Ol' man River and Greg the Stop sign in 1994. This is the latest in thier vengance on Australian society. Their fans arn't called fans but rather ""victims"" due to the fact that they are fanatics. They simply state that TISM are gods and all other bands are pop culture tools. Why? Well TISM sing about how pop music is regurgitated crap and that youth follow them like tools of the record companies. If you hate Hanson, Maryln Manson, and disco danc'n. You'll love TISM. Oh, and their into poetry, the condensending sarcastic type. Favourite song off this album; Whatareya?"
+1,IS NOT CAPABLE WITH WINDOWS XP.,"You probably read towards the bottom of the description that it works with XP, and you'll even read it on the BACK OF THE PACKAGE, but it's not true. compaq still has no drivers for XP to recognize the PA-2, so if you have XP you'd better get a different mp3 player."
+1,Extremely Unreliable,"I bought this product about 11 months ago. However, I've only been able to use it for about 6 months because it keeps malfunctioning. I had to ship it in twice for repairs at my own expense. This last time, they even forgot to ship back the memory card. Now I have to wait again...When it works, the product is great. However, it's so unreliable that it's not worth it. My recommendation is to buy another brand unless Compaq can get their act together."
+2,I miss it...,"This MP3 player served me well for two years until (because of my clumsiness) I broke it. It worked beautifully, able to play both MP3 and WMA files with ease. Loading files onto the player was a breeze, as was initial setup of the software. The headphones that it comes with are comfortable and have a good amount of volume capability. A great MP3 player, I'm now trying to find a replacement but am finding it difficult to find another that measures up. I miss you, my iPAQ."
+1,the mark of the maker,The write-up was not good. This is definitely a children's book(?) Very disappointed.
+2,Good software to learn the basics,"This CD is ""fast, fun & user friendly"" just like the good people at Talk Now say. It plays on both Windows and Mac computers. I recommend it for what it is. A beginner's learning tool for the essential words and phases. A useful feature is you can learn using YOUR native language as you have choice of over 70 languages. I tried Chinese as I know it reasonably well and it worked just OK - I feel they designed it primarily for those with English as their 1st language. So if you American, Brit, Aussie, or Canadian this is a good beginner's guide for you.It's best feature is it's pronounces the words in both male and female voices as many Tagalog courses do not pronounce the words for you :-( You will enjoy the games and tests to measure your progress and it allows you to print your own dictionary for handy reference. I just wish it covered even more of our Tagalog words. Just incase I forget them.hehehe"
+2,Great Cover - if you can get your Bible into it,"My wife purchased this Bible cover for me as a birthday present. I had wanted this over anything else since my existing was falling apart. My Bible is a NAS Inductive Study Bible. And it is big Bible. But the XL, the largest cover they make, did not come anywhere close to fitting it. I really like this cover, but if it doesn't fit, it will do you no good."
+1,Defective c/d's,"What a disappointment. I was thrilled that Amazon carried this 2-set c/d, but when it arrived it was ""unplayable"". With it's usual efficiency Amazon provided a return label, and I re-ordered the product. The replacement too was unplayable. Obviously a manufacturing error. While I was very disappointed with the product, it renewed my confidence in Amazon to stand by their customer refund policy. This is why I buy everything I can through Amazon. You can't find a better guarantee on the internet, or anywhere else. Thanks Amazon."
+1,"Camera, yes - Camcorder, no","It works in my Sony DSC-S85 camera, but not in my Sony camcorder. It gives a format error. I'm not sure why the difference because it works fine in the camera. If I would have known that it would work only in the camera, I would have purchased the Sony Stick."
+2,great subsitute for sony memory stick,"Great subsitute for sony memory stick. cost less, same quality"
+1,More info needed,"There are some many memory cards in the market, that I think the list of the camera brands and models should be available with the product description so it will be easier to find the more convenient for the one we are looking for, or when asking for products all of the choices for a specific brand of cameras will be presented in the results.R Limon"
+1,Two star because....,"I haven't used it yet!!! The plastic packaging is ridiculous, wasteful and HAZARDOUS as I just managed to cut myself trying to open it. Seriously, what a waste of resources. I can't imagine the energy and waste used just for the packaging. Why go through the effort of marketing and sitting around a conference room discussing how cool it would be to package a MEMORY STICK with razor sharp plastic with a neat colorful cardboard backround just so it can be thrown away to forever stay on the face of this earth to injure another person!!!? ah!! For a MEMORY STICK? Gimme a break!!"
+2,I love the CD,"For non-native speakers this is a God send, the CD provides both British and American pronunciation and I consider this is the most useful feature for this dictionary.Once you installed the CD to your hard drive in full installation mode, then store your CD in a safe place because you don't need it anymore.I highly recommend this to anyone who have a hard time to find how to pronoun the English words."
+1,not enlightened,"I was looking for a book that was a little more enlightened and a little less materialistic. This author clearly likes to shop (I am not a shopper), so it was hard to relate. Most of the ideas I have read before. I think the title is a little misleading. When I think about meaning, I think of higher ideals -- not just having more time to read a book in a quiet corner of my house. I don't know...I think if you have a strong sense of what brings meaning, you might find this book a bit superficial. Writing is good and there are good quotes too."
+2,This book can help you make money!,"Incredible as it may sound ""Investing for Dummies"" was a realpage-turner! I read the entire book in several hours andactually gained some useful investing information. I have sincebeen able to make money in the three weeks since readingthe book. The recommended ""Dummies Approved"" lists are a greatresource. They act as good starting points for the novice toresearch investing ideas."
+2,When He Wrote Plays,"American playwrights aren't good at creating a career of playwriting. Why, I can't say. They write dynamically for a given period and then off they go into putting the holy bible on stage or some such epic. They become mystics, like Allen Ginsberg. Shepard wrote plays for a while and then, I think, Hollywood put the zap on him and he was gone. His occasional pieces today are weak imitations of his former self. Money and fame may be responsible. Who knows? Here gathered in a single anthology are the key works, on which his life's reputation rests. ""True West"" sets the stage: we have real dramatic conflict, exciting dialog (of the sort last heard in Albee's ""Zoo Story""), and high theatricality. The rest of the anthology is well worth reading, but for my money Shepard wrote a fine short play but his long and longer pieces are less interesting. Shepard has said in interviews that he sees plays as an outlet for ideas. The problem as I see it is that he has none."
+2,an incredible collage of beautiful plays,This collection of plays is extraordinary. Shepard threads tales of cartoonlike characters bound by the direst of circumstances excellently.
+2,Great purchase,"The book arrived on time and in good condition. This is an excellent collection for both theatre enthusiasts, teachers and for a comprehensive sampling of what Shepard is so gifted at constructing."
+2,A Subpar Ripoff of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars,"Seriously the art work, music and general theme reek of glam rock.But If you love Ziggy/Bowie and glam era its not bad, reminds me alot of the Velvet Goldmine movie for some reason for its sameless copying of bowies classic album. I picked this up around 1998 in a dumpster bin at a discount music store for probably around 99centsAnd its definately not the worst 99cents I've spent.Velventeen/Glitter Queen = Lady StardustShoeGazer = Ziggy Stardust"
+2,This little piggy made the Mama giggle,"I borrowed this book from my local library for my 4 yr. old who is in love with ""piggies""! She loved it, as did my 8 yr. old, who giggled and asked me to read it again. We liked it so much, we decided to purchase our own. The rhymes are funny and the illustrations are wonderfully drawn and entertaining. I must admit, I enjoyed it as much as they did."
+2,Interesting Romantic Symphonic Music of a Russian Character,"I remember reading somewhere that the Dahomeyan Rhapsody, though perhaps inspired by the West African nation, has a distinctly Russian flavor, and this is also certainly true of the symphony. Kalinnikov & Arensky came to mind as I listened to this piece for the first time, and as I listened more and thought less of Russian comparisons and more of De Boeck, the music still strikes me as Russian in the shapes of the melodies, the style of the orchestration, and in the development of the themes. I haven't as yet spent enough time with the violin concerto to feel adequate to advance an opinion, but can assuredly say that if you enjoy late romantic symphonic music you will probably enjoy the symphony and rhapsody, and the adverb 'probably' has no place in this sentence if you enjoy late romantic symphonic music from Russia. For in that case, you will certainly enjoy this music."
+1,Boring to Read,Everytime I think of this book I feel to yawn. I was excited to get it but I have to admit I was very bored reading it. The secret of Mr. Hogan's swing was no secret at all. It may have been back then but not now. My apologies to the author. It is just my opinion.
+1,Science lover,"This book is more like a joke, a classic example of cut and paste authors writing for a highly specialized topic with no technical weight. It never should be used for computer science students (unless the instructor himself has no clue about the subject). This book is for people with no formal training who want to learn some random buzzwords."
+2,A Must Buy!,"Leroy Eims has hit the nail on the head with this book! My copy of it is about 10 or 11 years old and I still use it! Without a doubt, Eims has mastered one-on-one discipleship in this book. He shares with us the importance of disciple-making and how to do it correctly and systematically. He tells us what to look for in a potential disciple and the four progressive steps in the life of a Bible student: a convert, a disciple, a worker, and a leader. If you want to know the nuts and bolts of personal discipleship, this book is for you! Does anyone have his email or snail mail address? If so, please email it to me! Thanks."
+2,great item,"condition of book was great, better than the description, easy to read,recommended for every library, very in depth yet very simple"
+1,Direct fit my a$$,"After consulting the Walker website I purchased this direct fit product for my 03 Impala.This muffler is only 15"" long and does not compensate in any way for the factory 16"" muffler.I ended up with a total redneck rig installation. WTFFollow up: I talked to Walker customer service, who were very nice, and was able to get a proper installation. Apparently the product is only ""direct fit"" if it bolts onto another aftermarket Walker product (Requiring me to buy more parts than I anticipated). To me ""direct fit"" means that it should attach to the OEM parts. Other than that the quality was fine."
+2,Very Good i loved it!!!!!!,i would give it 5 stars iloved that book i thought it was so goodthat i told my mom to go out and buy the book for me and now i am doing a reading fair project on it .If i could i would want to tell the author to please write anthor part to that book I did not think it should have been left off there. Well my name is Lindsey and i loved your book i am in 7th grade and asking please WRITE somemore!!!thanks Lindsey 13 Missississippi
+1,Not worth the money,"I bought the Alpha Diamante Cristalli Illuminating shampoo and conditioner, the first time I used it I didn't like the results but after the third time of use this product cause my haird to be extremely dry causing scabs on my scalp I discontinued but this was a waste of money and my hair is worse."
+1,no blow,I bought this because 2 other 12 volt ocilating fans I've had did not ocilate. This one seems to reliably ocilate but even though it spins the blade it does not seem to move the air. jUNK DON'T BUY
+2,A Must See Comedy,"Flying dagger is one of the funniest movie I have seen this year. The main character in the movie seem weaker than Jimmy character. It seem that bad things always happen to the main character. As for Jimmy, he often get to do all the fighting. I think the girls in here are not good looking. Overall the movie have great comedy and the only good looking person in here have to be Jimmy Lin."
+1,Kinda sux,"I have had my case for 2 weeks and the leather is peeling off the binding center part. Also, the magnets don't line up right and I have to give it an adjustment to put the iPad to sleep. And last but not least, when I try to fold the cover back so it can stand, it always unfolds itself. If u want a smart cover, I would get the real thing."
+1,THIS ITEM DESCRIPTION IS VERY MISLEADING !!!!,"This calendar begins with August 2005 and ends with July 2006! My son bought this for me for Christmas and was very dissapointed when I opened it and found out it was 'halfway used up' already. He felt very cheated and I felt very sorry for him. I think it is absolutely terrible that the item is not described truthfully. Shame, shame, shame on you! I wish I could give this item a negative number of stars!!!"
+1,waste of money,"This book is a complete waste of money. It contains no information that a reasonably intelligent man (or woman) couldn't easily figure out on his or her own, or discover on internet dating sites for free. The authors are believers in astrology, and devote a substantial chunk of the book to providing astrological information. As you can probably tell, I do not believe in astrology, but despite that, the astrological information in the book would also be very quickly available at no cost to any minimally proficient Google user."
+1,Not much of value...,"The closest to valuable information this book has is: The % of emails you received compared to the number of times your profile is viewed. There is nothing else here that isn't already listed on most dating web sites themselves. Don't waste your money, just read the information provided by the site(s) that you are a member of.It also appears that this book was sponsored by two specific companies (3 sites) as their name appears all over this book, and the 100's of other sites are ignored.I was surprised to see that this book was only written by two people. It has the disjointed feel of being written by a large group of people. It jumps from talking down to people only looking for sex, to praising how easily you can get sex, to talking down to people whom consider religious compatibility important. And that's just one example. I truly thought that it was written by at least five different authors, and edited by people who didn't speak to each other."
+1,save your money,"This book is little more than a pamphlet. It's written totally for men in the younger age brackets. I also bought and read I Can't Believe I'm Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating. That book is much better, and has much broader scope and depth. Save your money on this one."
+1,"AWFUL, the Worst, cut and paste crap...with horoscopes?","This brief 100 pages book wastes 25 pages on horoscopes, zodiac signs, what your sign says about you, what signs mean in women, what signs you should date. What do ancient superstitions have to do with the Internet and why does it consume 1/4 of the book? The remainder of the book dispenses fairly obvious advice like woman types: ""some women are after money"" and ""if you marry a women with children, you will be a step father"" duh! Also a chapter on how to date when you are already Married, nice. This book mentions NOTHING AT ALL about the Internet. They just slapped Internet on the title to peddle an existing book on dating, except that it is useless as a general dating book as well! I got this at the library so I didn't pay for it, but I still feel like I was CHEATED, out of the hour of my life I wasted reading this garbage. The worst, avoid at all costs, even for free at the library. Horoscopes! Gawd."
+1,Not reader worthy,"I bought this to review it for content and usability, I can't believer what I read. This book has nothing useful in it! It don't tell you anything about what to say or even how to figure out what type of woman you want let alone how to get her to respond to you. It's just full of useless information like horoscopes I culdn't believe it, it even had the chinese horoscope taken off of some menu in a restaurant! This book doesn't do anything buy take your money and waste a tree."
+2,Trés Bien Céline,"The new CD by Celine Dion is really good. The French lyrics add a sweet touch to the ear, and each song is exquisite and unique. Tout l'or des hommes is unique in its hard rock theme. Apprends-moi seems a bit too pop ballady. My favorite on the album, Le vol d'un ange, is a emotionally touching and a beautiful-tuned song. Je lui dirai is very funky, and Ne bouge pas is hilarious. Get the CD!"
+2,Céline is at her best in French!,"Whenever people criticize me for being a Céline Dion fan, I always tell them to listen to her in French because it is so much better than her English recordings. While I like many of those as well, 1 Fille & 4 Types is of the same quality as D'eux and S'il Suffisait D'Aimer. The melodic quality and intimacy of these recordings really makes her vocals shine without the overblown aspects people tend to dislike in her English songs. Give it a try!"
+2,The girl simply shines with the 4 guys!!!! wow,"Okay, let's be objective, A NEW DAY HAS COME was a fine album, ONE HEART was simply the crappiest Celine album ever, but now she brings us this piece of art for those who appreciate her french music .. her roots. This album was targeted mainly for french and Canadian people, but it's topping the charts all over Europe, because of its quality!It is a musical piece of art which combines folk with blues and some irish shades. With tremendous guitar arrangements played by the amazing Gildas Arzel each song turns into a living nostalgia.Her voice is relaxed as it's never been, and she doesn't try to force it to hit high notes.. she just sings with her heart.even if u don't speak french, u'll love this album for its musicality!!!!!!!!! GO AND BUY IT -WON'T REGRET"
+2,AF - Absolutely Fabulous,"Congrats Celine! Again. She made it. Another big success for releasing this new French CD. Debut #1 in Canada, and France. [...]Anyway, she has tried to sing a little bit more rock 'n' rolls kinda style this time. It's a good try for her, but I still like her ballad, and I highly recommend ""apprends-moi"" and ""je t'aime encore ""."
+2,1F4T,"Cet album est chanté vraiment bien. Jean-Jacques et les autres ""types"" ont bien fait! Les chansons sont pas forte en vocales, mais les paroles sont très très émouvantes. Surtout ""Rien n'est vraiment fini"". ""Je Lui Dirai"", c'est le fun. Son premier 45 ""Tout L'Or Des Hommes"" place le feeling pour le reste de l'album. C'est super, a! Achète l'album! a vaut l'argent!"
+2,Great CD,I love love love this CD. I dont speak french but its still great. I would recommend this CD to everyone.
+2,Brilliant album but not the best of Celine,"Excellent album but not as good as her earlier albums en Francais, in terms of the songs' melodies and lyrics. Yet it is still Celine."
+2,For anyone who loves great vocals,I cannot speak any french so I have no idea what she's singing about. Doesn't matter. This cd is amazing. And what is great is that you don't have to be her typical fan to like it. The production seems different on this cd. It's more of a low key affair but her vocal delivery will blow you away. Check out all the 5 star reviews this cd gets. This is one for a true music lover.
+1,Misleading Advertising,"Hand decorated? Maybe by slave labor in some 3rd world country. I should have read all the reviews more carefully. The only ""exotic"" thing about this purchase is probably the chemicals used in gluing the cheap paper onto the chest. There are glue splatters all over the top, and scratches on the inside. The paint on the corners looks like it was done by 3rd graders. I purchased this primarily for the chest, and could easily forgive the poor selection in flavors if the chest was worth more than $10. As it stands, I'm going to try to return this to Amazon ASAP.***Very Disappointed*** Read all the reviews before purchasing this!!"
+1,Questionable quality,"The teas are good, don't get me wrong, but the whole reason I purchased this for my wife was because of the box. And the quality of the box is mediocre at best. The corners were worn and the gold trim paint was splattered all over the top of the thing. Yikes!"
+1,False advertising,"""Hand decorated""...? Only if that phrase means cheap glued-on paper. I, too, purchased this item primarily for the chest. The chest arrived with the paper already peeling from all corners; on the lid are several raggedy-edged holes in full view. Really disappointing. Does anyone from Bentley actually read the advertising copy?"
+2,Nice Gift,The tea chest itself is quite pretty. I bought several to give as gifts. There's a nice variety of tea inside and some really good flavors of green tea.The one downside of the chest? That the company pastes a label on the bottom of the chest and it is NOT easily removed. The label covers the entire bottom of the chest. It would be nice if they at least made it so you can remove it without leaving the wood looking worse for wear. I realize a label isn't a big deal; I just prefer to give a gift without the unsightly label.
+1,Good tea/cheap chest,"The tea assortment in the chest is excellent, vey tasty. However, the chest is very poorly put together. The applique material does not line up and there are numerous rough edges. Not wht I would want to display on the countertop."
+2,Tea Chest Review - More for the tea than the chest,"This item is what it mostly says it is. Most of the tea flavors are decent (I especially like the Peach Tea, but dislike the Orange Spice Tea). Recently these Bentley Tea Chests have been on sale at Amazon for quite decent prices. Don't expect too much from the box though. It's a paper covered pine box with a couple of handles and a front catch. It does have a very thin velvet lining inside, but I wouldn't count on the inside box cells to isolate flavors or prevent oxidation, so foil or paper covered tea bags are a must for this tea chest. Overall a decent value if you buy it on a good sale."
+2,A Great Selection of Flavors in an Attractive Box,This is a wonderful assortment of absolutely delicious tea. The tea is full of flavor and aroma. This made a great gift for me and will surely please the tea drinkers in your life as well. The box is also nice and my young daughter has plans to store little trinkets in it once it is empty.
+1,Product is fair quality and has poor description,"I purchased the Dorman plug boot adapter and find them average in quality. I was looking to buy a ""SET"" of 4 for my 4 cyl Alero and was worried the picture shows only 2 boots but the price made me think it was for 4. the description never says it's for 2 but it's my fault for assuming there would be a complete set. Not real sure why anyone would buy only 2 when it makes for since to buy all 4 when servicing your auto. My bad I guess. Look around, for the price of these 2 boots (around 13 bucks when I bought them) you should be able to buy a complete set."
+2,BIG RESULTS IN SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME,"I do this video 2-3 times a week and find that I get as good a workout as doing almost 45 mins of freeweights. When I am done with this one, I feel my muscles burning. This is the first time I have seen anyone do a set of exercises one at a time and then incorporate them all together. YOu do a set of bicep curls, then lateral raises, overhead raises and tricep kickbacks. Then you do 2 of each all together. It was fun to do them that way. This tape goes really fast and I would recommend it to anyone who is short of time, but want to do some strength training."
+1,Gossip Girl Season 3...,What happened to the gossip girl that I came to know & love? Guess thats gone for good now. Season 3 of this show took a major dive. It's not the same as it used to be & prob will never be again. Unless if they come up with something drastic next season to put this show back in the game. It's really ashame this was a great show with amazing potential. Now it's just a bunch of college kids that whine because they don't want to grow up & are stuck in their hs days. Gossip girl needs a major makeover if it's gonna last because this show is going downhill fast!
+1,Did not get whole season,Ordered this on Amazon and sent me 2 (CD #3) and no (cd #4)My daughter's Christmans present turned out to be terrible. Make sure you check your cd's if you order these. They don't send you the whole season but want whole season $$$$. Bought it from Sold by: Amazon.com LLC. Of course I can't return it either.....
+2,as described,Ordered for my stepdaughter for Christmas at her request.Arrived very quickly and new as stated.She has watched the series already and loves it - so will ahve to give this an A+.Thank you
+1,Scratched disk,"Disk 4 was scratched and so I couldn't watch 2 episodes, I tried cleaning the disk but that didn't work. All episodes were on the disks but there was also a disk 6 that had episodes from a different season, so I believe that these are fake."
+2,Gossip Girl season 3,arrived a lot quicker than expected and was in condition that was stated. Thanks and I would buy from again!
+1,Gossip Girl Boring,"I dont get it,this is yet another show of wasted film.What is going on, rich kids, blah.INSTANT STAR on CTV Programming is not.Check INSTANT STAR out on the youtube.If you dont know about INSTANT STAR or Tommy & Jude maybe you should."
+1,Never received my item,"I waited weeks and weeks to get my order. They took my money and I still have received my item, money back, or feedback after emailing them nearly two weeks ago. I'm not ordering from them again."
+2,Pretty good,"I'm a coming-of-age genre fan, so Gossip Girl is right up my alley. The season started a little slowly, but it picked up pace toward the end. Mostly it was the same-old, same-old, just with grown-up clothing and with more serious consequences for actions. Still, I recommend it to anyone who has followed the series, because the last half of the season left several dangling threads for season 4. And from the promo, season 4 should pick up right where 3 left off, which I think will be better than the gap between 2 and 3."
+1,The promos for these episodes are a lot better than the actual show.,"Gossip Girl - The Complete First Seasonis the perfect example of a great show to watch. It was guy friendly too. After January 2009, when the show was heading in to the second half of theGossip Girl: The Complete Second Season, the storylines were rushed and repetitive and this pattern has continued in to the third season. Aside from the last disc, the entire season is a waste of money but the cover art does look tempting to buy. Let's face it, even Blake Liveley would like to leave the show. Seriously, how many times can Chuck and Blair get back together or a better question would be why s Michelle Tratchenberg returning at the end of every season?"
+2,RUh-Ruh-Ruh-roofis!!!!,"Gossip Girl is generally fun and indulgent, however this season sort of has a slow start. Plus the Rufus character is so schleppy I can't help but roll my eyes and think- shave and get a haircut dude. Stop wearing a style that looks like a grown out comb over- trust me I know.. my dad wears it the same way. But Chuck Bass has me hooked, and the fashion is so fun. Roll camera!"
+1,Very disappointed,I am serving the military overseas ai expect delays over stateside deliveries. In this case the product did not arrive and I have contacted the seller through e-mail twice to let them know that the product never arrived. I have never heard back from the seller. Very frustrated.
+1,UNDELIVERY,"I've already complained twice because I've bought this product on august 9th, 2010 and I've never received it. As I've never got a answer, I'm writting this comment. WhAT shoud I do? I'm waiting for so many months and no answer and no product"
+1,Don't use this company never got item,This company sucks. It's been a lil over a month and never received item. I never got response back from the company after I emailed the 4+ times. I'm also dissatisfied with Amazon and will never use them as well. All I've gotten is the run around. I want my money back so I can go on my way
+2,Love GG,"I'm a big Gossip Girl fan and thought season 3 was great! Loved seasons 1, 2, 3, and 6! 4 and 5 were okay. ;)"
+2,A change in attitude,"For years I and probably most astrologers thought astrology was objective. Through this book I realized a good astrology reading is made up of the astrologer, the client, and astrology concepts. Astrology can not be tested or practiced as the machine of destiny: if you have X in Y you will be such and such."
+1,Really Not Worth It,"There is undoubtedly useful information in The Hidden Ivies. Most of it, however, is contained on the front cover. Other than naming the thirty colleges, ""Of excellence,"" the book does little to differentiate between the schools. In fact, the descriptions of six schools that I am considering (all contained in Greene's book) sound practically identical! Overall, this guide is useful for listing thirty colleges named on its cover. If you're looking for more information than that, look somewhere else."
+1,Not Good Enough,I did not find this book particularly useful. The college descriptions are more like advertorials written by the colleges themselves rathen than objective and independent analysis with pros and cons. Furthermore the book provides little help with putting together an application for each of these schools - something the author could have done given his claim to know these institutions so well.
+1,The title disproves its claim,"I graduated from one of the schools described in this book, and I was horrified to see it listed on the cover. Throughout my time there, I was surrounded by people who couldn't care less about the name on their diploma, and couldn't care more about the quality of their education. Anyone who would be interested in a book titled ""Hidden Ivies"" does not have the sort of personality suited to my school - the name is nothing, the labels are nothing. The professors and fellow students are everything. These are excellent schools, but they should be considered in spite of what the Greenes title them, not because of it."
+2,Good vanilla flavor - a bit pricey though with the 'special' bags.,I think this is the best vanilla tea I have tried. I thought the tea bags made it pretty pricey - so I'll try the loose leaf next time.
+1,Not Worth the Trouble,"You just want to use your computer as a digital VCR right? It's unlikely you'll be doing so anytime soon with this video card. The TV feature wouldn't work until I uninstalled my NIC and USB. TV and DVD work fine now, but the capture (record) feature doesn't record any audio. Yes, yours may be ok, but here's one more thing: the software that comes with this card is version 7.5, but the current version is 8.5. Owners of the 7500 have to PAY $$$ for this upgrade, whereas owners of higher-end ATI cards get it for free. You want to do business with a company like this, be my guest."
+1,Tuner doesn't work well after 1 yr.,I purchased aiw 7500 aprox. 1yr. ago. I thought it was a decent card when I bought it at that point would have given it a 4star rating. Within three months the card started freezing my machine while using DVR. Then more reciently the video with the tuner started flashing bright than dark. It happens all the time making the tuner unusable. I have found no resolution to my problems from ati. I'm not angry just unsatisfied.
+1,This card is terrible,"I bought this card for a new custom built system and problems from the start. This card caused my computer to crash so often that I had to save games every 5 minutes to make any progress. I wrote an email to ATI and received an automated reply advising me to update the driver. After downloading 5 files and spending over an hour with DSL I updated the drivers. Still the system crashed all the time. Finally the card totally failed with a boot to black screen and I sent it back to ATI for repairs. I purchased a PNY Geoforce Ti 420 to keep my computer going and suddenly NO CRASHING, NONE! It was so wonderful. I dug up the games that were too frustrating because of the crashes and they were perfect. ATI sent the card back and said that they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Well I can't find anything right with it."
+2,Exelente eleccion,"Los mejores zapatos de futbol que he comprado en mi vida, funcionan perfecto para cesped artifical, cesped natural y piso duro.Lo recomiendo 100%"
+1,Poor Quality,"I bought several of these for my daughters hoping that they would be like the one that I have used for the past 40 years. The design is the same, but the quality was terrible....way to flimsy, they didn't hold their shape (spring) for more than 5 minutes of use. I am greatly disappointed."
+2,One of a kind,"This is the most detailed bobble head I've ever seen. Its heavy, sturdy, all handpainted clothing, inscriptions on each pant leg, straight thizzface. I got one of the new Andre Macassi bobble heads and its a piece of crap compared to this one, which is why I'm guessing the Thizzelle Washington one was a limited edition of only 5000 handmade. Bummed these are sold out now, I need another one for my gameroom!!"
+1,Terrible single,"Well whats to like about it other than the title track?The radio edit cuts out a big chunk of the outro and some of the intro and the 7"" version keeps a bit of the intro and still cuts out the outro. Wolf in sheeps clothing is 5 minutes of looping drums and bassline with cheesy 80's synth over the top.Overall though if you want all the songs, be sure to get the 5 track jewel case version as the cardboard slipcase with trays get annoying and damaged easy and its easier to have 1 cd with all the songs on it rather than 2."
+2,Wonderful work by a lesser known composer,Edward German's music evokes images of idyllic days in the English countryside. His works are not as well known as those of other English composers from the early 20th Century but you won't be disappointed if you are looking for music that raises the spirit and soothes the soul.
+2,great book,"i was having trouble in school and my mom gave me this book. it saved me, it is easy to read and really makes sense. i'd reccomend it to anyone having any trouble at all in high school"
+1,Conventional Wisdom for Morons,"This book is simply a compilation of repackaged material that anyone with common sense could write down on a piece of paper. The anecdotes are hokey and the BOLD ALL CAPS punch lines are simply there to take up space. Save yourself some money by sitting down and taking the time to think of how to package yourself in your job search. Also, Mr. Lucht makes sure that his self promotion is woven throughout the book. The kicker is that the book is simplisticly and exasperatingly written in a kind of folksy style. My advice: find someone that you or one of your friends knows who has changed careers, take them out to lunch and pick their brain."
+2,Excellent,I found this book as well as Vaultreports very helpful for anyone hoping to succeed at shifting jobs or careers.
+2,Rites of Passage,For great advice on what to expect when you work with a executive recuiter read chapters 7-10. Its worth the price of the book alone. Out of work high-level executives and those who want to make a solid change in their career need to read this book in order to sound smart and learn what to expect from good and bad headhunters.
+2,"You can't simply read the book, you have to use this workbook.","I read the book and loved it. When I bought the work book, my first thought was that this was just some kind of book '0 forms. Much like what you would find in a stationary store or at an office supply store. But I was wrong. This book is really two books. The work book is designed to be cut into two different books. One is a record book that enables you to track your entire job hunting campaign. The other book, and in my opinion, the most important, enables you to create an absolutely magnificant resume. If you loved the book, then this work book is an absolute must.However, I must caution you that the workbook is, indeed, a lot of work. And so to really use the book, you must use the workbook. And to use the workbook, you need to exert effort. The rewards are great. This is a dynimite combination. He is really something else. I recommend this book very highly."
+2,"When you need orgainzation, this really helps","The Executive Job-Changing Workbook by John Lucht is a Companion to Rites of Passage. It has numerous forms that are very useful in organizing a job search. It is clear, easily usable, and helps one control the organization of a varied job search. It is very cleaverly designed to take apart so that you can take one section in a briefcase on interviews. This helps recording and tracking search letters, phone calls, interviews, and thank you letters. A great help in a time consuming process."
+1,Do NOT buy this burner!,"I ended up w/ this burner as a warranty replacement for my first VeloCD, which went toes up after about a month. Less than a year later, I have a completely useless burner that stalls at 6% and then freezes my entire system. After NUMEROUS emails and phone calls to TDK, I finally got ""authorization"" to send it in for replacement. I am so fed up, I am going to buy a Lite-On and wash my hands of it.Look elsewhere....this burner is not work the carboard box it is packaged in."
+2,Kyra's Story,"This series is about the guilt three different people feel involving the death of Sammy, who is a twin brother to Kyra. This book is Kyra's point of view. This series is interesting because there are three different points of view and you get to see how each person tells the story. This book was absolutely amazing! Everything in this book was so real, I could actually see something like that happening in my town and in my highschool. Everyone can relate to something in the book, maybe even more than one thing. I could not put it down and found myself staying up late just to get further into the book! I can't wait to read the next book, Miranda's story. I would recommend this book to all teen girls out there or anyone else looking for a great read! You won't be disappointed, I know I wasn't!"
+2,nakita's review,"i think this book was a very good book. it is a good book for young teens/adults should read before they go out and do something like partying or drinking underage without thinking first.and hopefully they will think before doing things. over all it was a great book and i would read it again. i recomend this book to young adults, and hope that everyone else who reads it too likes it."
+1,another nickelodeon knock off,"this game is just like all the other nickelodeon games; bad graphics, too many codes and pointless goalsi was stupid enough to buy it without renting it from a video store first. just as i did with 5 nickelodeon game boy games that were way overpriced. please dont be as stupid as i was...i suggest you DO NOT buy it."
+2,Great First Game!!!,"I bought this game at Best Buy and am glad I did! This game has good levels which are FUN games! I do think they need to add a couple more! Although it may look as though there is only multiplayer, there is a single game. One game which you squirt other players is REALLY hard to control! I don't think you are supposed to control the people! The level is really fun though. When you choose a player(s) the game chooses the other people you are playing against. The sound is really hard to hear but not bad if you turn up the volume. The graphics are okay. All and all I think this is a pretty good game!"
+1,Save your money,"If you want a game for the whole family to enjoy, get Shrek.Just because the cartoons may be good, doesn't mean the game is.My 6 year-old doesn't like it."
+1,How to raise the stress level in your house?-Buy Party Blast,"This game is a piece of .... The system requirements on the box are misleading. It is tough to explain to a six year old that his brand new game can't be played until you upgrade your video card, even though no reference was made to it on the box.And when the game finally works it looks like a hybrid of 2000 technology meets 1977 graphics."
+1,Not worth your money,"This game is ridiculously hard for a game with ""Nickelodeon"" on it. I was expecting something easy that my 5 yr old would like to play. Spongebob and Tommy let us down. Hard. Very little point to the game on multiplayer, some of the levels I (a gamer of many years) can not figure out the moves to and in the end the case makes a great coaster. My daughter is a much bigger fan of Cel Damage and Rayman Arena. XBox needs more kids games, but this one was a waste of money. I won't be taken in by the ""Nickelodeon"" name again."
+1,Pretty bad,"This game is only for kids and if you play the game for a while you will get bored unless you are usually the age of 8 or under. The game is cute. I'm not looking for cute games. I mean shooting water, getting slimed, and doing a food fight is for kids. When you buy it, you will only like the games for probably like the game for 3 days unless you are a big Nickelodeon freak."
+1,TOTAL DISSAPOINTMENT,"I am sad to say after being so excited to get my kids this game it is horrible. Don't waste your time. Save your money and wait for a better, or get a different game. IGN.com gave this game a 1.1 out of 10 also. Which I read after playing it. Sadly this game is only frustrating and no fun. Save your MONEY!"
+1,Not what I expected,I was excited when I first saw this game. We are always looking for a game for our young children to play. There it just not enough games for young children on x-box. This game was a big disappointment! There did not seem to be much of a goal to shoot for while playing. There are so many players on the screen at once that it is difficult to fine your player. It just was NOT FUN!
+1,Not good,This game is the worst Nickelodeon game I have ever played. It has horrible graphics and I don't think it portrays any Nickelodeon character at all.
+1,"Horrible game! Hard to understand and follow, bad graphics",We got this game for our 7 year old when xbox still had so few little kids games. This is the worst game we have ever purchased. It is hard to figure out...hard to play...and hard to see what you are doing. It just feels like pushing all kinds of buttons until the game ends.Also...many levels that my daughter would want to play are 'locked' and the game is so hard to win that she will never get to play them.The game has been collecting dust since the 1st week we bought it.
+1,Not what I expected.,Not what I expected. Too much acting. Disappointing to say the least. I will not buy the like again. Oh well.
+1,Please don't buy this globe.,E of Egypt is at one end and gypt at the other. Karachi is spelled Karacho. Portion of the Antartica is completely missing. Chittagong shows up in India instead of Bangladesh. Portions of Africa is missing.Buy a good globe even if it's for a small child who may not be ready for Geography lessons. It would be sad if the child turns out to be attentive and learns all the wrong lessons.
+2,Woo-Hoo!!!,"The Christmas episodes are always the best. . .I have the other DVD of Christmas episodes of The Simpsons, and I love it! The Christmas episodes are the only ones I want to own on DVD, but it is nice having the other winter-themed episodes on the DVD along with the holiday episodes. I'm glad I don't have to spend $40 on a whole season of The Simpsons just for the one Christmas episode I want. I wish more tv shows had Christmas-only DVDs available."
+1,"Love the Simpsons, but this ain't Christmas.","Don't get me wrong. These are great episodes to be sure, but why did they put them in a compilation of Christmas episodes. Two of them have virtually nothing to do with Christmas at all. Just because you set a scene in the winter time does not make it a Christmas episode! The other two mention Christmas only as the jumping off point of their story, but never return to Christmas at all as a topic. No tree, no presents, no Christmas like fiascos. Once again, wonderful episodes, but they don't belong here."
+1,Pointless,"Wow, how would you like to own a DVD of 4 Simpsons Xmas episodes? Even though half of said episodes are utterly NON-Xmas. Even the title of this DVD is wrong as the first was called Christmas with the Simpsons.Included on this DVD is Homer vs. Dignity, Skinner's Sense of Snow, Dude Where's My Ranch? and 'Tis the 15th Season. None of these are from the old seasons, so they are all new to DVD. But their not from the best years either. They're the cynical, classless episodes from recent seasons.Yes, they are funny. But the laughs are incredibly cheap and their targets too easy to hit. For the price, it's hard to argue NOT getting for a single watch on Xmas eve (despite the fact only 2 episodes are about Xmas), but for misers I'd wait for the full complete box sets of these later seasons. Crap as they may be.The DVD presents all shows in 1.33:1 fullscreen, as drawn with Dolby 2.0 surround. One brief extra, an animatic, is included."
+2,the simpsons christmas 2,"I love this dvd. The reason why I gave it a 4 is because in tis the 15th season, right at the end of act 2 my dvd skips to the end credits. Has any one else seen this problem?"
+2,Kinder But Less Impressive than Joshua,"I read the first Joshua book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would recommend reading it prior to reading this book. In contrast to the first book, I agree with one of the other readers in that the author was much kinder toward organized religion this time which made it a little easier to swallow. However, Joshua was much more open and obvious with his working of miracles which made the book much less believeable. In the first book most of the characters were left guessing as to who Joshua truly was and his message was expressed in very subtle ways. This time his actions made his identity obvious and the characters either believed immediately or were fools. Overall this was a good book."
+2,Joshua is a truely the most movig and inspiring I ever read,I'm not very old ut I think that this is by fare the best book I ever read.
+2,joshua and the children,This was a wonderful and inspiring story. Words truly can strengthen our spirit. This book was filled with many heart warming words and important messages that can help in our daily living.
+2,The story was very interesting and the book worth reading.,I enjoyed the characters in the book and also the story really kept my interest. The one thing I did not like about the book was the counties that were mentioned are not counties of West Virginia. I am from WV. Charleston and Huntington were mentioned though which is accurage.
+2,Chunky gamelan,"Brassy, spectral percussion.Stark, intimate and boldly intense. Blooms of bicycle bell, musical box and every manner of metal chime, grungily recorded in an up close and personal fashion. Strange and indulgent, reveling in the sensuality of its own clank, scrack and visceral punch.For all it's minimalism this heady music is perfumed and exotic, richly harmonious and rippling with pulsating rhythm. Almost ecstatic, like medieval religious music."
+1,A disappointment,"Altman has moments. Early in his career, these moments came often: ""M*A*S*H"" and ""The Long Goodbye,"" ""Nashville"" and ""McCabe & Mrs. Miller."" But he also had disasters and disappointments. This lackluster, tedious picture belongs in the latter folder. There is an utter lack of narrative momentum, Carradine and Duvall are a real bore, and the use of radio bits fails to add much. No one needs to see this movie."
+2,Lots of up-to-date knots,"It includes lots of up-to-date knots. You can find the knots you want in a easy way. Also, the knots are categorized by the uses of them by which you can find the common usage of those knots. Easy to use."
+1,Its Blaaaaaaa,Its full of pitures and not what I thought it would of been. There are better books then this one I would pass it up if I had known.
+2,Really usable,"With 120 knots/bends/etc, this is perhaps not definitive, but certainly complete for almost any usage. It is profusely illustrated with clear, easy-to-read photographs, and has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Covering everything from the most basic to the decorative, with suggestions for the use of each, it would be a practical and beautiful assistance for anyone who has always wanted to know how to tie those nifty knots."
+2,This is a great book.,I just recently got into tying knots. This is a great book; the pictures are great and it gives good info to boot. I would recommend this book to anyone.
+2,Great book. Informative and well written.,"Sometimes you need to ""tie the right knot"" at the right time, and this book helps a lot! Sometimes you need to tie two different size ropes together; this book has a knot for that. Sometimes you keen a knot that will slip; this book has a knot for that. Sometimes you need a knot that does not slip; this book has a knot for that too! And what if you need to hang up / organize your extension cords...? Use the Fireman's Coil knot! Great book. Lots of color photos taken at each step."
+2,Good Results,"I purchased this workbook for use with church groups during Lent. The narrative was instructive and the use of scripture and other sources was relevant. We especially liked the suggestions for using each lesson throughout the day. We had our last session today and the feedback was very positive. Although we met in groups of 4 to 6, the workbook would be good for an individual also. However, the group setting encouraged more commitment than a person alone might be able to muster"
+2,Wonderful,"The story is told in such a way that it holds interest from the first chapter to the last. Sadly, the author passed away on October 8, 2002, so there won't be any more in the series."
+1,Cups are too thick and molded,"The bra is too ""molded"" for my taste. The cups are very thick and feel to the breast the way a helmet feels to a head. It does have a good basic design but I will be returning it because of the uncomfortable density of the cups."
+1,Too small,It felt like it was two cups smaller then what I ordered! So they run a lot smaller. It was also very scratchy/stiff feeling.
+1,Cone Boobs,"I have the Le Mystere Safari T-Shirt Bra and love it, but this bra is just not as good. The quality is not great; the fabric is harsh and the cups of the bra are very stiff. When I tried it on, the bra separated my boobs very far apart. It made me look like a 1950's housewife with cone boobs. No cleavage, total separation, very pointy. Just not attractive.As for the sizing, I didn't feel that the cups were too small. I am a 32 G in other Le Mystere bras and the fit was proportional. The cups just made my chest look unattractive."
+2,"Nice Look, Not A Great Fit!","I have to say I love my Le Mystere Dream Tisha Bra and its perfect fit. Sorry I can't say the same about the Carina bra.I agree with a previous reviewer, the cup size is off, not true to size and that results in ""spillage"". I bought the 40G, the straps are pretty and the lower back fits just perfect. The only con is the cup size, recommend ordering ""up"" one cup size when purchasing this particular bra."
+1,Cute bra but bad elasticity in bands and no support,"The elastic used for the band very easily loses it's elasticity and thus loses shape quickly (after one wear I noticed the difference). For a molded style, this bra loses it's use after a week. It's pretty but poorly engineered."
+2,Sizing a little off..,"I love the shaping this bra gives, but the straps sometimes pop out when I'm putting it on -- so annoying. It's also cut a little smaller than other Le Mystere bras in the band and the cup (think spillage). Otherwise, it's great and much better than any other convertible bra I've EVER tried!"
+2,Perfect Basic Bra,"This bra is comfortable and creates a smooth silhouette under all kinds of clothes. It runs slightly small in the band, as usual in this brand, but the cup fits true to size."
+1,Awful fit,I wasn't thrilled with the fit of this bra. It was stiff and the edges were so pronounced that even my thickest sweater couldn't hide them.
+2,Nothing compares to Le Mystere bras,"During my search for the perfect bra, this is the best I have found so far. It only gets 4 stars because despite the high cost of this line of bras, the underwires do eventually break even if you care for them appropriately. The entire Le Mystere line offers unparalleled support for large busted women. Note that the cups aren't true to size. I normally wear a 40F, but wear a 40G in this line of bras. I highly recommend getting a professional bra fitting before buying this or any other bra."
+2,My son loves this game!,"I wanted to say that I just bought the Rugrats game for PlayStation 2 for my 10 yr old son. Although I have not played it, he enjoys it if I sit in the family room and watch him play. I must say, every time I glance at the TV he is playing some new adventure. He is hooked to say the least! He likes it because it has the real Rugrats Nickelodeon characters and I like it because it is not obnoxiously violent like some other games. Two thumbs up from a parent!"
+1,Probably for Little Little Kids Only,"Maybe I didn't give the game a chance, but I couldn't because I would get motion sick too quickly. Maybe it's the very bright colors or the high-pitched music or the constantly going around in circles, but I was hanging over the side of my TV, turning green within 15 minutes every time I tried to play this. I was on the Baby Easy level, too, and I didn't find it all that easy, but I'm not a kid. No doubt it's probably a lot of fun later on when you get vehicles and stuff, but I couldn't even put together the snowman in the beginning levels. To its credit, the Baby Easy level does let you win even when your skills are horrible because I was a huge failure as far as navigating a river, and the game still applauded me and advanced me to the next level. (And still I couldn't put together the snowman. I am such a loser.)"
+1,Doesn't lock well,"The accuracy of the rule and ruggedness of construction seem satisfactory. Unfortunately the lock mechanism doesn't work well, the rule moves when pushed even when the rule is locked tightly. I cannot tighten the lock enough to keep the rule from moving when it is forcefully pressured."
+2,Great little square for the price,"When I bought this square I considered it a disposable unit that would probably get bent broken or stolen within short order. After checking it against my Starrett and Mitutoyo squares I was surprised to find out that it was very accurate. Surprisingly, it is also pretty durable. While I am not a big fan of the zinc heads on most consumer grade squares, this one is well made, accurately machined and so far, durable. The etched and painted blade is easy to read although not as easy as the Starrett or Mitutoyo ""satin chrome"". Granted, you can buy 8 of these squares for the price of one of the Starrett or Mitutoyo units.While I would never consider replacing my 6"" Mitutoyo square with this one I will not hesitate to run out and buy another, or two or three Swanson squares when my current one finally does get bent or disappears.Overall, I would give this square five stars for value and four stars for quality."
+2,I love this little guy!,"I already had a larger combo square which I used like crazy, but for many applications having a smaller square is easier to use. I use it for marking board edges, for making sure my chisels and plane irons are square when sharpening them.... great buy for the price."
+2,"Wonderful, inspirational, well done","I first saw this video 15 years ago when I was going through a transition phase of my life which started as a result of an injury. As I was just starting to push through the ""doom and gloom"" and take on new challenges, I found this video by chance. I was powerfully affected by its imagery and message. I watched it over and over, and really clicked with the symbol and image of the magestic bald eagle. To this day, the Eagle evokes in me an image of character, perserverence, courage, fortitude, strength and nobility that I aspire to in my life's roles. This video wonderfully depicts these timeless, universal themes that add purpose and meaning to our lives. I have shared this video with many through the years. I find that most people are ""wowed"" by it, and inspired to different degrees depending upon where they are in their own life journey."
+1,Terrible motivational film,"If you like crappy motivational films that make your employees feel like they are being brainwashed when they watch the videos you present them than Ride The High Places is just what you need. You should be ashamed of yourself if this crap inspired you to do anything in life. Useless video garbage, 18,000,000 thumbs down."
+1,Choices in Relationships,I requested the book 9th edition and you sent me a student review 4th edition. This is an activity manuel to accompany the book.
+1,Badly Written and Boring,"Escape Under Prssure was one big bore. A group of eighth graders could have written something better.The dialog is just plain stupid. I understand that the writer of this movie has gone back to working for a lawn maintenance company, and is given nothing more complicated than trimming shrubs."
+2,Good replacement,"Great product is exactly what it says. Good replacement for my mirror which was broken. It is slightly different on the inside but the exterior, after installation, is unnoticeable."
+2,"Beautiful, high quality necklace!","This necklace is absolutely gorgeous! The chain is a nice, thick one, not too small and delicate. The stones are a very clear, vibrant blue. Can't wait to wear it for my wedding!"
+1,Plagued with problems,I bought a Radeon 8500 to replace my Radeon 7000. When I first installed it the performance and frame rate just blew me away. But then I found out that my card has problems running games and 3d apps. I got a headache from trying to fix it and I'm going to have to send it back to ATI for a replacement.
+1,Causes computer to reboot,"This card was big disappointment. I am using it on a dual Athlon MP system with Windows XP Pro. I have had repeated problems with the card causing my system to spontaneouesly reboot. Trying to play live video on a media player such as Windows Media Player or RealPlayer seems to be a particular problem. Applying repeated driver updates from ATI has not helped. The card is very fast, but the system stability issues are driving me crazy and have caused me to remove it from my computer. With a different card my system works great. I have have had good experiences with other ATI cards, but this card (or its drivers) are unstable."
+2,great graphics for the money,"great for gaming. With dual head monitor support + DVI & TV out, the 64 MB memory on this Card and the extremely affordable pricepoint make it one of the best options available today. If you are a hard-core CG effects person, this won't be the best option, but otherwise, it is the way to go."
+2,nice work ATI,"ATI used to forfeit the driver quality game to nVidia, but with the 8500, things seemed to have changed for the better.This is the card to get if you can't afford Nvidia's Geforce4 Ti 4600 or can't find Geforce4 Ti 4200 in stock (as was the case when I bought this card)."
+2,Radeon 8500 second chance,"Well my previous review for this card was not good. But I just built a new, faster computer and put the Radeon to the test again. My new system is as follows: Tyan Trinity 510 MB(using the current via 4-in-1 drivers), Pent-4 1.8ghz(478 pin), Radeon 8500 of course, 256meg ddr pc2100 ram, WD 20 gig 7200 rpm hd, soundblaster pci 512 sound, antec full tower case w/300watt p/s, and the standard cd, ups, etc. My cooling of the system is provided by 1 cool slot fan, 3 80mm fans, and one pci slot exhaust fan under the radeon. After upgrading to this system and reinstalling the radeon with the current 6071 drivers I have a new found love for this card. Serious Sam SE plays like a dream and actually looks better than my GF4 MX card! Aliens vs. Predator 2-ditto. Word of advice, this card was designed for faster systems(1ghz and up) with the motherboards supporting 4x agp and fast writes. I think the new drivers ATI put out recently has helped also. Worth the money-now that is."
+2,Never cease to AMAZE me,"OK! Sugar Rush was never my favorite song, but this CD has increaced my enjoyment of this song like 50000%!1. Sugar Rush- Like I said, not my favorite A*Teens song2. Sugar Rush (Earthboun's Sugarcrush mix Short)- O my gosh! Earthbound has taken a slower song and made it one of the BEST techno song i have ever heard!3. Sugar Rush (Earthbound's Sugarcrush mix Long)- As i have said in other interviews, this song only gets better as it gets longer!4. Sugar Rush (M 12 Mix)- Can you say, ""The Best remix EVER!"" It's like dance style, and the best. I can't say that enough!"
+1,Biz JETS meaning jets with some piston aircraft in between,"When I bought this book I was hoping on getting a book covering only small jets! But what I got was a book including a lot of piston aircraft and a few airliners along with the biz JETS. Piston engine isn't a jet engine! Some informations that I would like to know on these ""jets"" are not there e.g. cruising alt. But the book has it's good sides to! The recognition part is very neat and I the thing that gives this book those two stars!"
+1,"Cheesy, boring, move on......","I'll make this short. Terrible script with very forgettable acting. How'd they con Liam Nieson into this one? Extremely cheesy, not to mention lame, visual effects. It seemed they skimped on the screen writer to waste more money on worthless effects. Very boring sound effects, there's only so many times I can here a creaky door in 5.1 before I put the mute on. At least it was only a rental, however, it was late so it cost me 6 bucks, what a waste. I'm glad I didn't blindly pay 20 for this dog."
+1,Very poor story,"The only good thing about this movie are the special effects. The story is poor, and even when it has great artists, they become secondary to the story. It is one of the worst horror movies I have ever seen, and it is basically because of the lack of arguments behind the story.After choosing it, my girlfriend banned me for six months of choosing the movie to see togheter. (And I think I deserved it)"
+1,A Lame Ghost Wannabe,"Very sad. If you must, rent the ORIGINAL Haunting--a very good flick. This film suffers from the Hollywood mentality: that special effects and big name actors can rescue a weak plot. Was there a single scare in the film? No. Was the ending telegraphed right from the start? Yes. CGI spirits do not make for chills."
+1,possibly the worst haunted house movie made,"This movie doesn't scare, it barely entertains and is frustrating to watch capable actors (Zita Jones and Nelson) in limited roles.The script is just plan bad, instead of showing realistic traditional ghost the producer decided to go with high dollar unrealistic special effects that are way overdone.I didn't hate the movie, but I was really disapointed."
+1,"About as scary as a "" Facts of Life "" reunion special","The Haunting is incredibly mediocre, even to the point of making you laugh when you should be screaming. The plot is weak, the script is empty, and the acting is subdued. Well, what do you expect from a movie that has Zeta Jones in it? Actually, the scariest part of the movie is that they didn't allow a good actor who played a bit part ( Bruce Dern )to be the main character in the film. Trust me, you've seen this movie a hundred times before. Even The House On Haunted Hill was better than this turkey."
+1,One terrible movie!,"My girlfriend and I went to see The Haunting and almost walked out. I jumped once in the whole movie. It was slow, the acting was not very good. Do not waste your time with this one! I would have given this 0 stars but they did not have that option. BORED TO DEATH!"
+2,One of the most scariest movies I have ever seen!,"This movie has got to been one of the best horror movies I have seen in years. This movie made me so scared, when we saw it in the movie theater, I screamed out ""Oh, my god!"" at one scene of the movie! This movie is a thriller."
+1,Poopy!,"Not scary, bad acting, boring story... One star added for some nifty special effects. I really wanted to like this movie, but alas, it was another ""Armageddon."""
+2,i liked Owen Wilsons part. IT was a suprising film that will,"This was a great movie.It was beutifly made. It will scare you bad. Its cast fits the parts like pieces to a puzzle. Catherine Zeta Jones,Liam nesson,Liv Taylor,and Owen Wilson are great. Four people go to a haunted house not knowing it was haunted.Boy,are they in for a scare."
+1,"Things go ""DUD"" in the night","Once again a remake takes a ""Classic"" film ""The Haunting""(the best haunted house movie ever) and retooled it as an effects driven mess. Did they even watch the original or read the wonderful novel? Surely not if this is what they came up with. All the subtler aspects of the first are thrown out in favor of the mind numbing CGI effects. The result is one big dud of a ""thriller"". The cast is good but wasted as the makers seem more intent on showing us what they can do with CGI rather than giving us a true ""chiller"" like the better than ever original was.All in all, not even a nice try!!!"
+1,WHY ?,"Do computer generated things scare you? They don't scare me.Do sets scare you? They don't scare me either.I understand that studios can't make money re-releasing old classics in theatres because of home video but why spend all that money trying to remake or even surpass something that is obviously the sum of its human parts, all of whom you won't or can't reuse?Isn't that like trying to be the first man on the moon - - - -again?Some scriptwriters and directors could make a biscuit and a glass of milk frightening.They used a super computer called talent.Please reboot."
+1,Not scary at all!,"The original was scary, but this is just an excuse to use special effects. This isn't scary, or funny, and should be on MST3K. Yes this movie is that bad. All the bad things you've heard about this movie, are truly an understatement to how bad it REALLY IS! This is ..., and will always be .... Sorry hollywood, but don't try again. We are a little harder to scare now. This would scare a 3 year MAYBE... but even that is giving it to much credit. Skip this and see something else."
+2,The Haunting,"I thought this was a great movie. Fine, so the story was average, but the fantastic effects and even better sound more than made up for it. I would recommend this film to anyone with a dolby digital setup, just sit back and feel the room shake!"
+2,"A True ""Thriller""!","While it may not be the scariest movie, The Haunting does maintain its ""Thriller"" status. Ghosts, skeletons, and live statues jump out at you just when you're not paying attention. What makes the moving all the ,ore enticing is that the ghosts are children. The music is especially creative as it pulls you into the story further. An outlandish storyline provides an entertaining trip through an old ""haunted house"". This movie is mild enough to be viewed by children, as it maintains the amusement park ""fun house"" type of theme. Taylor delivers a stellar performance while Zeta-Jones could have done better. The special effects will amaze you as this movie attempts not to horrify you, but just to have a little fun with your mind."
+1,the real horror in this horror movie,"When I first saw the preveiw for this movie it looked intriguingly scary. But that all changed when I actually saw it. I found it to be very boring. I was actully waiting to get scared. The preveiw for this movie was scarier.Also, the storyline was exceptionally weak and nearly drowned out by way too many special effects.this movie was just another ""tech show""."
+1,Slept like a baby...,"I watched this flick at 1 a.m. Afterwards, I had no trouble falling asleep. When is Hollywood going to realize that showing too much emphasis on visuals makes bad theater? Overdone, bombastic,predictable,CGI effects. The house looked too much like a gaudy museum with ridiculous fixtures. On the positive side,though, the sound effects were great. The bass notes were very well done, subtle shades of ghostly children whispering and eerie creaky sounds throughout the house were the real jewel in this film."
+1,A Repetative Scare,"In The Haunting a group of people are told they would be paid if they stay in Haunting Hill for one night so a skeptic can prove his point that there is nothing to fear. It isn't long before there are attacks. Such as when the stairs one person is on collapses when he is over a story up, and when a mysterious oversized hand reaches and tries to grab one of the occupants. This movie starts out well because it's scary like it's supposed to be and is very unique, but you quickly notice it's also very repetative."
+1,I'm haunted by the memory of seeing this sorry movie,"This movie, despite having a truly excellent sound design, is just another hokey Hollywood special effects show. Shirley Jackson's novel, quite possibly the finest haunted house story ever written, is tossed aside in favor of easy to communicate cliches and stock shocks (I guessed the BIG SURPRISE TWIST ENDING about three minutes into it and was waiting for all the other stupid characters to catch on). The worst movie of 1999 belongs in the same company as Golden Turkey winners Orca, the Killer Whale, The Swarm, and Exorcist 2: The Heretic."
+1,Razzle-Dazzle Special Effects and Nothing Else,"Unlike the smart and creepy 1963 original (of the same title) or the spine-tingling Shirley Jackson novel (titled ""The Haunting of Hill House""), Jan De Bont's brainless thriller ""The Haunting"" beats you mercilessly over the head with great special effects, but leaves you wondering where all the story and logic went. The film's razzle-dazzle visuals make it somewhat fun, but it's unescapably a downer."
+1,ORIGINAL MUCH BETTER,THE ORIGINIAL OF THIS MOVIE WAS MUCH BETTER. THE SPECIAL EFFECTS IN THIS REMAKE ARE BETTER-BUT THE PLOT IS NOTHING LIKE THE ORIGINAL.
+2,Pretty Good Flick,"Not so much scary as it is interesting, however some decent performances keep you involved. The story is a little drug out, as this could have been much better at 90 min. as opposed to its 115 min. run time worth seeing never the less."
+1,"Ehhh , nice visuals?","I read the book prior to wathching the film. I can only say that I was extremely dissapointed in this film.Not only did the movie insult Shirley Jackson's classic book, but also made fools of the great actors in the movie. By me saying that the movie made fools of the actors, I mean look at them , Liam neeson, Lili Taylor and Cathrine Zeta Jones , theyre all very talented but all you can do is laugh at them in this movie because the script is terrible and also very over exagerated.Donnot be fooled by this movies name. The occurances of ""hauntings"" in this movie look like they came out of a disney movie.Now the only positive thing I can say about this movie is that it has great visual effects, and does make you say wow when you see the house itself.So think of this movie as disneys rendition of Shirly Jacksons book. And if youd like to see what her book is really about rent the original 1963 classic with Julie Harris and Claire Bloom."
+1,"Ultimately, this one's a failure (though not without merit).","Four people are placed in a gigantic mansion as part of a study in fear, but they don't realize the house is actually haunted. Effects-heavy thriller features a decent beginning and a so-so cast (Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones are fine, Owen Wilson and Lili Taylor are spectacularly awful), but eventually falls apart in the last half-hour, with a barrage of cheesy special effects taking over. Add to that the predictability and the sappy conclusion and you have a movie that went from promising to big dud. It might, however, hold appeal to non-horror fans looking for a quick, undisturbing thrills (and it seems that that was the crowd this movie was aimed at). For everyone else, either stick with the original or see House on Haunted Hill for a real coaster ride of a haunted house thriller (Which also actually features better CGI effects, a surprise considering it only had 1/4 the budget of The Haunting)."
+1,Numbingly bad.,"Only in this, the age of mediocrity, could a piece of rubbish like this get made. Owen Wilson turns in one of the worst performances in recent memory. This was made strictly for the idiots who find MTV worthwhile part of our culture."
+1,One of the worst of 99...,"Question: How do you take an excellent cast, millions of dollars, top of the line FX, base it on a good movie only toturn it into a piece of unwatchable garbage? Answer: Let Jan de Bont direct it."
+2,Awesome Movie!,"I went to a sneak preview of this movie when itcame out last July and I loved it! I read the book before I went to have a background of what to expect, but the book and the movie are not really that similiar. I loved this movie because I love haunting movies, scary stuff that makes the audience scream. This one does it, though at the end it is a little far fetched I have to admit, but overall I thouroughly enjoyed this movie. The acting leaves something to be desired on many occasions, however, but a movie like this you don't go to see because of the acting. Four Out Of Five."
+1,Bad horror movie,"The effects are pretty well done on computer but they do not succeed in making The Haunting much scarier.Catherine Zeta-Jones is not only acting poorly, she is also a complete misfit in this movie. It's as if she has just been asked to be in The Haunting because the makers want some chick on the screen. But you don't even see any of her sexiness in this movie.Furthermore, there are several ridiculous movie mistakes in The Haunting.There are a few relatively scary scenes and even some good laughs here and there. Apart from that, only Lily Taylor's acting is worth mentioning."
+1,Writer and director witoout souls,I cannot imagine a writer and director so soulless that they could read The Haunting of Hill House and come up with this drek. De Bont should go back to directing thrillers like Speed and Self should stick to comic books.
+1,"Wow, What a Disappointment","It's really difficult to make a good movie with bad material. But making a bad movie with good material must be easy---Jan DeBont proves it with this turkey. Shirley Jackson's story was a spooky classic. Robert Wise's B & W version was excellent and one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. And HE did it without special effects; just sound, shadows, and camera angles. This movie could have been so much better by relying on the original premise and forgetting all the comic book special effects. Mr. DeBont is proving that he's better as a technician than a director. Liam Neeson must have lost a bet to go along with this."
+2,Great Movie,"I seen this movie too many times to get scared. But I enjoy it each time. I also enjoy watching the special features. The house that they filmed this movie in was really haunted. The movie crew kept seeing, feeling, and hearing things. They also talked about different haunted places in the special features. If you are into haunted movie's you don't want to pass this movie up."
+1,Promises alot. Delivers little.,"I was really stoked to watch this movie. And I honestly enjoyed the first half of the it - the setup. I love the actors here. The look and feel of the picture was great, dug the vibe. A bunch of strangers come together for an insomnia experiment in a haunted house in New England. The Dr, Liam Neeson hasn't told them that he wants to study their reaction to fear. They stay in the house a couple of days and it begins to have an effect on them. Lili Taylor's charactor in particular.That's about as far as I can go w/o spoilage. I'll just say it becomes predictable haunted house story after that. I didn't get the thrills I was expecting. Such interesting characters. Such potential. I've rarely seen a movie that was such a let down."
+1,Microwaved horror,"Hollywood reheats a classic, but this cheap serving is hardly very appetizing. This remake throws some heavy morsels of CGI down your throat and will give you indigestion.Same basic story, some people volunteer to stay in an extravagant mansion. This time they aren't told about the house's dark past. They believe they are part of a study on insomnia. The truth is they are part of a controlled experiment on group fear.Now I thought this was a nice alteration to the story. But unfortunately it starts to get extremely ridiculous. Nothing subtle here, there are plenty of cheap scares--like ghostly images or moving statues. As it turns out this house is basically a holding cell for dead children's souls. The evil landlord's spirit keeps watch over them in this purgatory. Great, a perverted pedaphile ghost.This turns into more of a goofy adventure flick. No spooky atmosphere or mystery. No suspense. No reason to bother."
+1,Unbelievably Putrid,"Stay away from this putrid piece of decaying mouse droppings! This is just another fine example of taking a large budget film and creating various computer generated images which look ""COOL"" and write some dialogue and a very weak story line around it. When will people stop being oohed and awed by special effects and appreciate writing content of a movie? The old Julie Harris movie is so superior, see it! You will see what a good movie is! Why remake some a classic with some screenwriter first credit for a movie. I feel the writer rented 20 horror movies, sat and watched them and took notes. ""Hey I like that and that."" If this film comes anywhere near you, use a crucifix or holy water, anything to save 2 hours of your life!"
+1,NEGATIVE 100 STARS. WORST FILM OF THE DECADE.,"This is a travesty, not only of Shirley Jackson's creepy, intelligent, incomparable ""The Haunting of Hill House"", but of the original ""The Haunting"". It's a ghost story for video-game-addicted morons. I've lost all respect I may have had for Neeson, Zeta-Jones and Taylor. This will be a permanent blotch on their resumes. If they were smart (ha ha) they might want to consider just whiting this one out! I won't apologize for sounding spiteful, either; when one of this century's best 'ghost' stories was turned into an excuse for lots of gimmicky, asinine computer graphics, instead of being crafted into the eerie filmed masterpiece it deserved to be, I was angered and even more disgusted with Hollywood, its crummy formulas and lowest-common-denominator scriptwriting than I ever was before."
+1,CGI no substitute for story,"This re-make fails to evoke true terror, trading for easier shocks thanks to easily distinguished CGI effects. Might have worked as an original idea, but being a re-make of a classic movie, itself based on a classic novel, necessitates living up to the original, which this movie did not."
+1,Just skip it.,"1. This is one of those rare movies where it's so lame, that I didn't / couldn't finish it.2. This movie is so lame, that spending more time writing a detailed review is a waste of time."
+2,Entertaining and Effective,"I understand that this was based on the classic book by Shirley Jackson's "" The Haunting of Hill House"" which is an excellent book. May I suggest that those who love ghost stories read Shirley's Book. The original Movie titled ""The Haunting"" that was released in the early '60's, stared Julie Harris and Claire Bloom. It was done in black and white and was very effective for it's time in moving it's audience. I highly recommend seeing this version also. Now, this new updated version has hit the screen with great effects, great scenery and vivid color for the modern era. Yes, it to stands alone and is very effective for it's time. I don't feel any of the three medias should be compared. They all stand alone on their own and all should be enjoyed. So I highly recommend that if one enjoys chills up one's spine, they should go out and rent or buy all three versions and enjoy one wonderful experience after another."
+2,Two Thumbs Up,I went to the theater to see this movie & I thought it was great. I really liked the special effects. Now the chemistry between the actors/actresses could've been better. I reaally liked the set too. I just thought everything about the movie was great. I can't believe that people whom have seen it are giving it bad reviews.
+1,Not Oscar Material,"Okay, this movie may not be nominated for an Oscar for best Movie, or best acting, or not even for FX. However, it is a good movie where you can spend 108 minutes. The critics listed above were too harsh, and I almost did not buy the movie. I am glad I did, and will watch it a few more times. Zeta-Jones is a pretty girl, she has nice outfits in the movie. The haunted hause is nicely decorated, so why not watch it a few more times. Please keep in mind, sometimes movies are for a good pass-time, and this one is one of those."
+1,This movie insulted my intelligence...,"along with the new Starwars. It is one of those movies that you want your 8 bucks and 2 hours of your life back afterwards. The plot is lame. The psycho-thriller classic turns a flop & dumb special effects-fest. I recommend ""the Matrix"" ""Taxi Driver (remastered)"" etc. for your holiday viewing."
+2,GREAT MOVIE,"THIS MOVIE WAS AWESOME ALOT OF THE ACTORS ARE YOUNG, I LOVED THE EFFECTS, FOR A OLDER MOVIE IT HAD SOME AWESOME UPGRADES. I AM SO GLAD I OWN IT."
+1,Truly disappointing,"This was a truly disappointing movie. How could anyone take Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones, add great special effects, and end up with a boring movie? Just awful."
+1,"Why re-make a great classic as a horrible expensive ""b"" movie??","OK, I have to say that the original movie made in the early 60s is one of my favorites of all time. With very little in the way of special effect and all the crap now available to Hollywood, it manages to be a truly engaging and frightening film.So I had hopes for at least a reasonably good movie, I mean why re-make a great film if you're not going try to at least make one that is at least half as good?? Especially with the promise of the great talents of Liam Neeson and Lili Taylor, I expected a lot.What I got was crap. CGI assisted crap. Liam Neeson was sort of not there, and Lili Taylor was NOT good. In fact she was really horrible which was quite disappointing. Her work in other films is wonderful, but it may just be that Sci-fi/Fantasy is really REALLY not where she belongs.All around disappointing. Seriously, DO NOT remake great movies if you cannot do any even better job of telling the story! Its a waste and an annoyance!"
+1,Watch the original instead,"Being a fan of the haunted house genre, when I first saw the teaser trailer in the theater, I was extremely excited. That excitement didn't last long. This movie was a ridiculous remake of one of the classic haunted house films, and I'd never recommend this. Special effects are not scarry. What you don't see but know is there is what will make people remember the story and come back time and time again. Rent or buy the original instead, it's much creepier."
+1,Beware of Evil Capitalists (and ghost movies about them),"Some day Lili Taylor will land that role in a film which will show the world what a high-calibre actress she really is. THE HAUNTING is not that film. What a thankless part for Ms. Lili. What a thankless film. The scariest thing about this movie must have been the bill for the c.g.i. effects that the studio received. I mean, the movie had a moment or two of tension, but on the whole, I was bored.There was nothing new here: the fury of an evil, dead capitalist and the pain inflicted on his mostly children workers--and his family--just can't seem to get out of the house. So! The evil men do does live on! How original! I'm reaching for sarcasm which is never pretty, so I will end here. This movie was the pits."
+1,Must I even give it one star?,"Crass, vulgar, ridiculous farce of a film that regrettably retains none of the keen psychological portraits in Jackson's novel. Believe me, I am no stickler for slavish literary adaptations. When changes need to be made for cinematic purposes, I utterly support a director's choice to do so. Here, however, Jackson's work is not even on display in spirit; instead, this juvenile, special effects laden mess is marred by a juvenile screenplay and lousy performances from good actors. Even Liam Neeson publicly declared his utter disgust with this production. If only the filmmakers had taken the Robert Wise film version as inspiration; it is by no means faultless but is a masterpiece compared to this dreck. Only those folks who adore CGI will appreciate this film, and to them I say ""enjoy."" To those looking for characters or true chills, try ""The Innocents,"" ""The Changeling,"" ""The Legend of Hell House,"" or the original ""The Haunting"" instead."
+1,THE HAUNTING,ALL I CAN SAY IS SEE THE ORIGINAL WITH JULIE HARRIS. SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE NEW. THE NEW DEPENDS ON COMPUTER EFFECTS. WHICH WERE PRETTY COOL. BUT DID NOT SAVE THE MOVIE FROM ITS DOWNFALL. ITS LACK OF STORY WAS LAME.NOT SCARY WHAT SO EVER. SEE THE ORIGINAL. YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED.
+1,The house out-performs Catherine Zeta-Jones,"I honestly can't understand why Zeta-Jones' badly-scripted part is stealing the show with these reviewers; her cliched ""liberated woman with just a hint of vulnerability"" part is no more of a highlight than the rest of this awful movie. Bitter, am I? When the '60s version of a movie has more scares than the '90s version, be very afraid."
+1,The Audience Laughed the Whole Way Through...,"It was funny, bad acting, stupid scripts and over the top special effects! There was nothing else to do but to laugh at how stupid it was. This movie good be 1 hour shorter if it wasn't for all the repeated scences of just looking at the house from the outside. And no, Catherine Zeta Jones didn't save the movie."
+1,This is not a horror movie.,"This is not a horror movie- it is an interesting science fiction movie. However, it is a science fiction movie with bad special effects and a bad dialogue. The acting is good, but that just doesn't make up for it. I didn't buy this movie- I went to see it once in the theatre, and that was enough for me. If you want a real horror movie, check out The Sixth Sense."
+1,Studio Executives Seriously Out To Lunch,"I do believe that the studio executives who a) thought the remake would be a good idea and b) allowed it to be made the way it was should be forced to work at McDonald's for the rest of their lives. This movie was laughingly bad - particularly if you've seen the timeless and still very scary original. Once again Hollywood chooses FX over everything else (plot, character development, etc.). If you are the kind of person who needs to be spoon fed your entertainment - having everything explained to you every step of the way and can't believe in it if you don't see it, you will certainly enjoy this video. If you want to see a classic haunted house story and be scared, then get the original movie with Claire Bloom."
+2,A funhouse of special effects.,"This DVD has superior picture than the video version. Its a good film of effects and the audio is far superior on DVD. I thought it sounded smooth and clear and dialog is easily heard. Hugh Crane haunted the house with spookier sounds that were unnoticed on video or in most theaters. I love films, but I am not that picky on the tech spects, but if you want to own this film, get DVD. It rules, and its easy to use for anyone who likes movies."
+2,A Children Horror Movie,"It's a pretty good movie ! It's more a kids movie, a kids horror movie, those children who Eleanor must save. My 9 year old sister watched it either and she likes the movie either. The ending whas a little weak but overall it's great. Rating: 8,5 of 10"
+2,Welcome Home Eleanor,"Dr. Marrow (Liam Neeson)went to the haunted ""Hill House"" together with three other People, included Eleanor (Lilly Taylor), a bisexual Theo (Catherine Zeta Jones) and Luke (Owen Wilson). Everything seemes harmless... at the beginning of course. But it isn't! Strange things happening to the Guests of the ""Hill House""! Children are talking to them, Statues are moving and bloody footprint are leading them to mysterious places! All this is happening most of all to Eleanor. She is seeing things. Things that nobody else cans see...This is a hillerious Ghost-Story with breathtaking Special Effects and a just perfect ""Hill House""!!!Buy this DVD but beware: ""Everyone lives in Town three Miles away from here. Everyone leaves before Dark. Nobody will come any nearer than that, in the night, in the dark..."""
+1,Expected More,"I thought this movie would be something more, but the teaser trailer was far better than the movie! I understood that it wasn't a jump out horror movie, but more of a psychological thriller thing, and still, no good. Maybe the only thing good in it was Catherine Zeta-Jones that neat merry-go-round / mirror room, and the special effects.. I also found the other characters in the movie quiet boring, and the plot confused me until the third time I watched it. But if you like slow-paced movies that eventually end, then this is for you."
+1,The Haunting is just... bad.,"If you want a good haunted house flick, get something else... anything else. This film has a pretty set, but no character development, no suspense, no scares, and no point."
+1,Two hours I'll never get back!,"When I heard they were remaking ""The Haunting,"" I was excited. I love the original movie. I thought that with the modern techniques we have, we could make a good movie better.I was wrong. Sitting through this stinker was torture. It was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The only thing that's similar to Shirley Jackson's novel and the original movie is the name. Want to do something fun? Go get a root canal. It would be a lot more fun than this movie."
+1,Worst movie I've ever seen,"This has to be the worst movie I have ever seen. It is a disgrace to the classic 1963 version. Not to mention the worst ending I have ever seen. The only things this movie has going for it are the special effects and the house itself even though the house in the 1963 version looked a lot scarier and more sufficating, like it was truely alive. If you get any movie get the original The Haunting."
+1,Really boring,"This is probably the worst ""horror"" movie I have ever seen! Don't see this unless you want to be bored to death!"
+1,"Boring, not scary",This movie is extremely boring. It is not scary at all. I haven't seen House on Haunted Hill but it can't possibly be as bad as this. Don't get it.
+1,It had a lot of potential,"If this movie had been played for more than just cheep thrills, it could have been good. It had an array of good, if not overly impressive, actors, good special effects, and a good basis novel. Unfortunately, the acting skips around from histrionics to casual acceptance where there should be histrionics to just plain silliness. This is a neat movie to watch for some brainless eye-candy, but it really lost a lot of energy in the translation from big-screen to video.And completely unrelated, but the ending scene sounds like an anti-Russian lobbyist. ""I won't let you kill any more children, Ukraine! Go to hell!"""
+1,"good special effects, but no plot","To think of the courage it took hollywood to actualy claim that this was taken from Jackson's book ""The Haunting of Hill House"" is amazing. I am a big fan of the book and I'm just writing to tell that there is little simularity's between the movie and the book. Only the names are the same and 1 five minute scene is taken from the book. The rest is from the imagination of the screenwriter. I would think that if you are going to change that much of a plot, then you shouldn't be allowed to advertise it as from the book. However, the special effects are amazing, the acting is well done. They should have put another title to it and changed the names of the charecters. Then it could have been there own work. Very disapointing."
+1,"Good special effects, lame otherwise","The special effects are the only thing that saved this movie. The characters are shallow, the plot is either non-existant or predictable, and the ending is unbelievable. If you're interested in this movie, I would recommend the 1963 version instead. It doesn't rely so heavily on special effects and in turn has great characterization and plot (not to mention a more believable setting). The DVD takes longer than usual to cue up or didn't work at all in both my players. (I tried two different discs, same problem.)"
+1,Haunting.....sort of,"The newly updated film version of Shirley Jackson's ""The Haunting of Hill House"" is somewhat acceptable. If your looking for some good effects and a strong character lead, ""The Haunting"" is your cup of tea. For the rest of us who want something scary, ""The Haunting"" was definitely not it. For the first hour of the movie, it's creepy and fun as we explore the house along with the actors. But as the second half begins to roll, ""The Haunting"" loses steam. If your a person who enjoys the sights and sounds of a high budget film, buy ""The Haunting"". But for those who want class in their horror flicks, definitely leave this one out of the collection."
+1,INSOMNIA CURE! WATCH THIS MOVIE!,THE MOVIE TAKES SO LONG TO GET INTERESTING YOUR ASLEEP BEFOREYOU KNOW IT.THANK GOD I RENTED THIS!
+1,Too Long To Get To The Point,This was another one of those movies that mostly had it's special effects support it. Don't get me wrong Catherin Zeta-Jones was hot as usual but she needed a bigger role. This movie was good in many ways but not for horror like maybe adventure would have suited it fine but not horror. As a matter of fact I would like to take this opportunity to say that this movie is the least scariest that I have ever seen but still a good storyline goes behind it. So yes this movie would be worth renting.
+1,OH MY GOD,"Though I have a suspicion that this movie will soon become a cult favorite, currently, it is simply one of the most unintentionally hilarious horror movies ever made. The elements -- including the cast, from a pouting, bi-sexual Catherine Zeta-Jones to an achingly sincere Lillian Taylor, and the plot, which takes a classic Shirley Jackson story and actually takes away the terror -- are each so bad that the end result is one of those movies you watch and say -- how did this ever get made? Redeeming qualities: the set, which is so massive and full of detail that it is interesting to explore, and a few of the special effects, which unfortunately do not help you to understand the absurdly diluted-and-then-regurgitated plot. There could have been a great horror movie from that story, but this is definitely not it."
+1,Just terrible,"No, it's not as good as the original. But let's rate it on it's own merit - hmmm, it has none! This movie sucks whether you compare it to the original or let it try and stand alone! One of the worst movies of recent years, it has ridiculous acting (except for Liam Neeson, but it's not like he's good, I don't know why he did this) and one of the stupidest plots I have ever seen in my life. This is such a waste, don't buy it, don't rent it. This is a terrible movie. Period."
+1,Absolutely horrible,"Movies don't get much worse than this one, folks. The plot was poor and the acting was terrible. The scene near the beginning with the two ladies prancing around the house was incredibly lame. The filmmakers tried to overcome the shoddy storyline by tossing in some mediocre special effects. If they were intended to be a distraction, they didn't work.I have to admit, my review is based only on the first 30 or so minutes of the movie. That was all I could take before I got up off the couch, rewound the film, and promptly returned to the video store."
+2,This is a must see for anyone who likes haunted houses.,"This is one movie I would watch over and over again. The story is great. the suspense is great without alot of blood and guts. As it says in the movie"" makes a great bedtime story""."
+1,Huge talents in a poor poor movie,"Awesome special effects, great set, and a group talented actors,but the film didn't reach expectations. The script and story was so bad that not even Entrapment's Catherine Zeta Jones, and Episode I Liam Neeson couldn't save the movie. Sometimes the movie gets interesting vand you get into it, but that's just a start, the ending messes up the movie."
+1,I'm Haunted - I Will NEVER Get Those 2 Hours of My Life Back,"If you want a movie with a poor script, poor acting, and poor scares this movie is for you. We were hoping for a scary movie, but instead we came across this comedy. Lili Taylor is horrible as Eleanor, a woman driven to save everyone else who deserved to die for deciding to be in this attempt at a production. Liam Neeson, what were you thinking?"
+1,Very sorry indeed.,"Not scary, not original, bad computer fx, bad acting and no suspense! What a waste of money..."
+1,Typical Hollywood Bull Sh*t,"What you would expect from a hollywood production. If you LOVE Hollywood, you'll LOVE this, otherwise go check out something that is actually freaky, I.E. The Changling or Suspiria."
+1,Please don't even bother with this one,I saw the original movie made in 1963 and it was wonderful. I was very anxious for this remake to come out and man was I disappointed!! It was horrible!
+1,Dismal,"I guess the part I liked best was where Eleanor discovered that she was related to the ghost haunting the house. It was really believable. Tears came to my eyes it was so touching. Then, when the cherubs on the wall came to life, I was even more moved as there little souls finally were freed to go to heaven. That was really touching. I am just amazed at the screenwriter's brilliance. And all those special effects! He was so clever to add those. It must of taken a great deal of intelligence to have everything--even the ceilings come alive. I feel richer as a human for investing my time in this masterpiece."
+1,About as scary as The Simpsons!,"I saw this movie at the cinema and thought it was ok, so I bought it on DVD and found out i could only enjoy it the first time i had seen it. It was boring and the only good bit is the Special Effects ending. I would only recommend this as a rental!"
+1,what a joke,"this movie is so stupid. waste of anybody's money or time. Not even Catherine Zeta Jones can make it seem worth watching. no parts in the movie were scary at all. In fact, was this a comedy by mistake?"
+1,"TRITE, BORING, DISAPPOINTING","It just didn't work. Astounding sets alone can't create on-screen chemistry. The story line and performances were weak, and, even worse, I didn't think it was scary...and wasn't that the whole idea? I left the theatre feeling cheated. This movie was just plain DUMB!"
+1,"Don't waste your time, money, energy on this stinker!","I didn't realize this movie was a comedy when I went to see it, but I did end up laughing through most of it because it was such a piece of garbage!"
+1,Try something else.,"I just didn't get anything out of watching this movie. It neither scared or even interested me. The special effects were good, but this movie just didn't work for me. Wasn't captivating or that involving. Liam Neeson is a great actor, but even he can't do much for The Haunting. There are better movies out there."
+1,Not for Shirley Jackson fans,"This remake supposedly is based on ""The Haunting of Hill House"" by Shirley Jackson, but there is actually very little of her original novel in this version. In fact, so many things in this over-the-top special-effects fest fly in the face of what Ms. Jackson wrote, it's an insult to say it's based on her work.The first film from the 1960's is one of the best ghost stories ever put on celluloid and is about 90% true to the original story, which is why it was so good. Special effects are virtually nonexistence in the first film -- and everything that happens is believable, which is why it's so scary.In this new ""version,"" all the effects are so ridiculous and heavy-handed, I could only laugh! And the way it ends is just totally not right! Read the book! See the first version on film! Avoid this new one like the plague.(It's telling -- as of the today, the DVD of the remake is selling for less than the DVD of the first film!)"
+1,This movie stinks!,"This movie proves that hollywood is trying to dismantle every great film from it's past.Like every movie made today it has tons of stupid special effects,no acting,and a lousyscript. I think of all the hard work Robert Wise did on the original film only to beflushed down the toliet by the no talent crap we have in hollywood today!"
+1,Disgrace,"Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House is the greatest haunted house story ever written, and the 1963 film version is one of the finer examples of the horror genre ever committed to film, but this illegitimate 1999 re-make is a disgrace to the memory of the author, an inferior descendant of the original movie, and an all-around bad (bad bad bad!) motion picture. Alternating between groaningly, achingly terrible and downright silly, 1999's The Haunting loses its threadbare plot in a special effects quagmire, obliterates any of the greatness it could easily have inherited from this predecessors, fails to make use of the magnificent understated creepiness of the novel, and squanders a talented cast. Not only is it offensive to witness what was done with Shirley Jackson's work, this is just a rotten waste of time to see."
+1,this movie sucks!,"This is one of the most horrible movies i've ever seen. It starts off promising with a creepy house and an old story of how the house is haunted. From there it gets worse and worse and worse until the ending, which might be the dumbest ending i've ever had to sit through. This movie only deserves one star but Catherin Zeta Jones looked very very attractive in the movie (like always) and i had to give it an extra star just for her.P.S.what's up with her and Micheal Douglas, that's just a shame."
+2,Creepy,"Being a huge fan of the original, I was just waiting to hate this film.....however I must admit that the atmosphere of the orginal has been reproduced by some great effect and some superb camera work. The actors perform quite well, however they do tend to play second fiddle to the effects - and more importantly the house itself (which is breath-taking). As the film progresses the feeling of dread builds to a good climax, which is slighly more upbeat than that of the original! Nevertheless this film does not deserve the slagging it got in the press and does well to keep up with the black & white version."
+2,Not that bad after all,"Okay, the story isn't very logical all the time, and there's not much suspense either, but the amazing dolby 5.1 soundtrack blows you away ! Add to this the fantastic special effects and a few perfectly timed shock-moments -""The Haunting"" is filmed like a classic horror movie, but it uses state of the art technics to give it a modern look. Not my favorite movie of the year, but definately not the worst one either -give it a chance."
+1,ABSOLUTLEY HORRIBLE,"How any sane, intelligent person(perhaps that explains it!) could recommend this overblown crap-fest is beyond me. Quite posibbly the worst horror movie ever made. Get the original 1963 version or read the classic novel--BUT, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS TRAIN WRECK OF A MOVIE!"
+1,Hollywood has run out of ideas......,"I'm sorry, but I just couldn't stay awake to see this complete video. Whenever a cliche' scare comes up, I fall asleep....and this was often. I saw the original 60's version and, sorry, but that one was a snoozer too. I think this story could be phenomenally scary, but the right party has yet to make it.The only really scary thing about this movie is looking like Lily Taylor and having to share the screen with Catherine Zeta-Jones. She's a Goddess!!"
+1,"The only thing ""HAUNTING"" me is the money I wasted","a decent scare or two during the first 45 minutes, but I can that from my own driving."
+1,A waste of time and money,"Good cast, high budget movie. The movie was supposed to concentrate on a group of 4 people (all insomniacs) who were going to stay in an isolated house, to test their reactions to pressure situations.Was it the lack of direction, the lack of story line, or the lack of interest from the actors that led this movie to become a flop ?Watching this movie was a chore. It was about as exciting as ""The Avengers"".There's not a lot that can be said, apart from save your money and get a better movie (The Sixth Sense was made on a cheaper budget & was far more exciting)."
+1,Worst Movie Ever Made,"If you've ever seen the original you'll know that this film is anything but good. The story arc is poor, there is a total lack of character motivation, and the script seems as if they wrote it as they went along. Very little care was paid to the story when bringing this film to the screen. The only care seems to have been for the special effects. I want my two hours back."
+1,TERRIBLE ATTEMPT AT GOTHIC HORROR,"""The Haunting"" is certainly one of the worst films I've seen. While it starts off promisingly, the sets and special effects become so mind numbingly overdone that the thread of the original story is lost completely. It is replaced by a story that is not only derivitive and banal, but laugably contrived as well. This movie proves that even with a classic novel and a classic movie, a remake can totally botch its rendering beyond all recognition. Recommended for the film audience that prefers style far above substance."
+1,Got Carried Away with Special Effects,"I thought this movie was really cheesy. It got so carried away with the special effects, that there wasn't enough room for a real story. This new version of ""The Haunting"" was terrible, and it could have been a whole lot better. I don't reccomend this film to anyone who has seen the original, they would be very dissapointed and frustrated."
+1,Go Haunt Yourself!,"This movie stinks. It's like watching a WCW Pay per view from that time. This film was ruined by cartoon ghosts,dumb subplots and a Disney-style good vs evil storyline. The acting is not that good. It also has too many pointless cast members & moments. The effects are laughable to the 4th power. The story is childish like See Spot Run. It's buildup is soo backwards. The worst part is when Owen Wilson gets his head cut off by that lion's head statue swinging by. I give this film a -0 out of 10."
+1,99.9 FAILURE!,"The only thing in this ""horror"" film that made it was the house and Lili Taylor, Catherine Zeta-Jones, looking good!, but the story was so forced, it never caught any horror, the special effects were cartoon like, not one bit frighting, the original movie and the short story will scare the pants off you, and why?, because your mind can conger up all the horror you want, your minds eye will take you to all those dark corners you fear, oh, and another thing that ruined the movie for me is, Owen Wilson, can't stand him!, how he ever got in movies is beyond me!, ignore this cluttered up movie and go to the original black and white one and get set to be terrified!"
+1,Some movies are just born bad...,"To say I was disappointed in this movie would be an understatement. To classify this as a horror film would be just plain wrong. While it achieves its goal to tell a good story, the chills and thrills just aren't there. I cannot recommend this movie to anyone with a serious yen to be scared out of their wits. If you want a real frightening tale, I recomend Rose Red. That's how a haunted house story should be told."
+1,Terrible...!,"Since this movie had plenty of razzle-dazzle eye candy special-FX, I will not count it as a classic B-movie. Instead, it's just a tragic failure that's not even scary with bad acting, boring characters who have absolutely NO character development, and a plot that may sound original at first, but gets REALLY boring later. After reading some of these reviews here, I decided to watch it anyways even if everybody else didn't like it cause I might have. NOPE. I now know what everyone here was talking about. I think that this is the MOST crappiest Haunted House movie in a long time that should have only gotten a straight-to-video release because it's very dull! TRUST ME, I know horror movies! If you're looking for a good haunted house flick, then watch ""The House On Haunted Hill"" (1999) or ""Thir13een Ghosts"" (2001) because they are at least scary and intelligent!"
+1,"Worst Film Ever Made, ever!",It's just bad. I've already written one review but I feel its my duty to make everyone avoid this hideous and vile mess at all costs. Rent the original!
+1,Read the Book,What made the book horrorific/good was not the special effects but the thoughts/feelings of the main characters.The ending was completely destroyed. The writers/director/producer should have stuck closer to the original story and this would have been a much better movie: a classic.C'est la vie.
+1,A very poorly done horror movie.,"A group of people who has sleeping problem are the subject of an experiment by a scientist (Liam Neeson). The experimen takes place in a haunted house. Doesn't make any sense to me. The story is bad, the screenplay is bad even all the performers here are bad. This is by far the worst movie by Jan de Bont. Frankly after the first ""Speed"", all his movies are going down hill and this one hits rock bottom. I am giving it 2 stars for outstanding audio and video quality of the DVD."
+1,Big Thumb's Down!,"Lousy, poorly adapted film that takes an excellent book and tacks on the lamest, un-scariest, unneeded Hollywood ending. Why? Just so it could have a happy ending. Terrible! Terible!"
+1,Come on!,"This has to be the stupidist movie I have ever seen. The acting is horrible besides Catherine Zeta Jones( she is excellent). But I mean the other girl in there was so dull, 1 word comes to mind when I think about this movie LIFELESS. Cant these producers waste 10 million on a movie that will be eerie or scary, because in my opinion this was just horrible."
+1,Boredom personified!,"This movie, supposedly a journey into terror, lulls one off to sleep most of the time. The pace is so slow that I thought the exposition would never end. There wasn't one fear producing moment in the entire movie. I believe ""Bambi"" was scarier.This movie is dreadful, especially when one remembers the 1963 version with Julie Harris. I wonder how much money was spent making this dud!"
+2,Terrific!,"This movie is great! The story is interesting, and I love the superb acting and special effects. This flick was truly watchable and enjoyable. It will have you glued to your screen! If you love scary movies, don't pass up this one!"
+2,I like it.,"I haven't read Shirley Jackson's novel, but I've seen the old movie and this one. Compared to the 1963-movie, this one is quite different, at least the story. But I like it. I like the characters, they're quite similar to those in the original movie. The insecure, nervous Nell (Lili Taylor), self confident Luke (Owen Wilson) and Theo (Catherine Zeta-Jones). The actors are good (I forgot to mention Liam Neeson as Dr Marrow), also the supporting actors, for example Marian Seldes as the creepy Mrs. Dudley.The special effects are impressing and the music is also very good. One thing that feels unnecessary is that the filmmakers seem to have tried to give the movie a creepy, 'haunting', feeling too early, even in the end of the first scene, in Nell's bedroom.I like this movie and I think it's quite underrated. It has a number of good scenes. The scene with the photo album with the pictures of Hugh and Carolyn Crain is a favorite... It's nice to see a good new haunted house movie."
+1,Terrible,To sum up this movie takes one word and one word only...Terrible. If this is your first foray into The Haunting stop now and go back 36 years to the original.
+1,Wish I could give it 0 stars,"This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen! It was absolutly stupid, boring, and a time-waster. The movie seemed to take forever and I couldn't wait for it to end. Plus, the ending was absolutely terrible and stupid. The main character in the story was such a bizzare character you really couldn't relate to her at all. The other characters were pretty weird too, but they were just funny. The special effects were OK, but it really annoyed me that those stupid statues kept coming to life to make the movie go on and on. There were so many many comedy aspects of this movie that it was hard to tell sometimes whether it was a comedy or a horror movie(such as the fact that all the characters had problems that were very obvious). I don't know about the old version of this movie, but the new one really sucks."
+1,Worst possible remake,"I can't understand how anyone could get behind such a bad script. Everything is bloated, the original story by Shirley Jackson is unrecognizable, save for the names of the characters and the house. But the one thing that I did learn from this film is that Lili Taylor could play Mary Poppins -- her take on Eleanor is pure saccharine. I gave the film one star, and that was for the set of the house."
+1,A waste of valuable money!,"I saw a commercial for this movie. The special effects looked great. I was expecting to see a great action-packed movie. A friend and I anxiously stepped into the theater. The movie started with a little action, but then it was gone. Nothing. That was it. I actually fell asleep during it, something I never did before! This was one of the STUPIDEST movies I have ever seen in my life. It doesn't even deserve one star, but I've got to give it something. If you think that this looks like a good deal, think again. Your money is worth something much better for the same price."
+1,Tell me a story,"This film suffers greatly from having nothing at all to say. The set was grand, but the script was lacking and the actors had nothing to do but make it through to their paychecks. Don't waste your time."
+1,Mediocre horror movie,"I guess the special effects were OK.... Frankly, however, this was kinda a big disappointment - with fine actors like Neeson and Zeta-Jones you'd expect more. Rather give this one a skip and go watch the 'Scream' movies all over again....."
+1,not bad!,"My review is very simple: not bad, you can watch this movie but you might find it boring a bit.I dont recommend this to people who enjoy movies that have a good story and directing."
+1,okay movie with a couple scary parts,"You might like it and you might not.i havent seen the 1960's version and i bet it's a whole lot better than this.it depends if your a ghost story fan.if you are,see this."
+1,Please!,"This was a horride movie. It had some creepy sceans, but the story was flater than paper. This proves that a movie doesn't need special effects to be scary. I saw ""The Sixth Sense"" and that was much better (And more scary) than this movie. Don't waste your money."
+1,poor remake,"Whoever made this misunderstood the word `scary', special effects make you go ""wow"" not ""aarrgghh! ""Look to the original version."
+1,A BAD VERSION OF THE HAUNTING!!!,This was a bad remake of a really original SCARY movie. This remake focuses on the children trapped in the house. The original movie focused on the house and how scary and evil it was. That was what made it scary. The Haunting remake has ok special effects but some were not needed. Whoever reads this review I don't really recommend this movie but if you want to waste a couple of bucks go ahead.
+1,there was no entry for zero stars....,"Bad, bad, stupendously awful! Really bites the big one. That's probably what Leonard Pinth Garnell (sp?) would have said on the old Sat. Night Live show. What a big disappointment this film was. We are huge fans of the original, and went to see it with high hopes. It seems that most of the rest of the viewers felt the same way; people were restless, chatting and getting up to get more snacks. When Owen Wilson lost his head, instead of screams, the theater filled with sardonic laughter. Neeson phoned his performance in, Lili Taylor was wasted, and Zeta-Jones, well, as an actress, she is very pretty."
+1,skip the movie,"If you enjoy a decent cast overwhelmed by unnecessary special effects, this is the film for you. The pleasure of Shirley Jackson's novel is its graceful understatement and its exacting psychological examination of fear. The film has neither of these virtures. Instead, it simply washes over one with all the subtlety of a large bucket of over-sweet jello."
+1,AWFUL!,"I was so furious by this piece of trash that I could barely speak. They hijacked Shirley Jackson's novel and made a mess. The film misses all of the fine characterizations of the novel and just crumples them into cardboard caricatures that you could care less about. The building suspense and the sense of dread are jettisoned for over the top CGI effects and cheap scares. This movie was just an excuse to show off computer generated effects.Too much 90's psychobabble finds itself in and reduces the end to an Opera episode: Ghostly old patriarchs who abuse kids and the women who confront them. Get the 1963 version of ""The Haunting"" and read The haunting Of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and discover what true horror is."
+1,Sue me,"I'm doing something risky here -- I'm giving this movie one star and I haven't even seen it. I'm doing this because the original 1963 movie was not in need of a remake, and nothing in these posts or, more importantly, in any of the professional reviews that came out last summer, has convinced me that I might be even the slightest bit wrong. You can't take a previously filmed story, throw money and technical wizardry at it (not to mention Technicolor), and expect to improve on it. And if you tell me that improving on it wasn't the intent, then why touch it? Are filmmakers supposed to do a *worse* job than their predecessors?"
+2,Best and Most Realistic Horror Film of the Year!,"The entire family had a wonderful evening wathing ""The Haunting"" tonight. The scarriest part about it is that it is so realistic. You feel like you know the people and that you are there in the house with them! One of the best parts is the Special ""Behind the Scenes"" portion on the DVD. We really enjoyed this part of ""The Mummy"" but this was even better. A movie in itself! A good movie for a cold winter night (the kids will certainly join you on the couch!)"
+1,What unmitigated....,CRAP!The original Haunting from 1963 has long long been my favourite ghost story....So I was excited tho needless very apprehensive about this remake. Somehow I knew modern Hollywood would mess it completely up. And they did not disappoint me.Completely changed the whole background and story line. Instead of the subtle and eerie horror...you get the gore and obvious.Don't waste any time on this junk. Of course if you are like the majority of clueless americans...this might be right up your alley.
+1,"Not frightening, not anything","There are 2 good things in this movie-(1) Bruce Dern, who plays the groundskeeper and who, in about 3 lines and 20 seconds, out-acts everyone else in the film, even though they get hours. Bruce Dern should have been the star of this film. He's got more talent in his left nostril than the rest of the cast have in their whole bodies. He's of the old school like Donald Sutherland, and he is squandered in this film. The director is like a prospector who puts the mud in his pocket and leaves the gold behind.(2) The mansion itself, which is extraordinarily beautiful, but probably only a bunch of sets. Still, it's lovely.Nothing else in this movie is remotely interesting or frightening. The screenplay reads as if it were written by a junior high student."
+2,The Haunting,"Before I saw this movie I didn't expect much.It looked like another cheesy horror flick,and I have never enjoyed watching cheesy horror flicks (excepting JAWS,which I think is a triumph-did I say that out loud?) But anyway,my older brother started to rave about THE HAUNTING so I agreed to watch the copy my Mum had rented. From the word go I was hooked.The superb acting really struck me,the fear that those actors portrayed was splendid.The special effects had much to be desired,unfortunately,but the gripping storyline made my day.In fact,I was close to tears at the end when Nell and Luke died.The movie provoked so much thought and emotion in me that I had to watch it again,and when I did it was even more clear that THE HAUNTING was an exceptional film."
+1,there was no entry for zero stars....,"Bad, bad, stupendously awful! Really bites the big one. That's probably what Leonard Pinth Garnell (sp?) would have said on the old Sat. Night Live show. What a big disappointment this film was. We are huge fans of the original, and went to see it with high hopes. It seems that most of the rest of the viewers felt the same way; people were restless, chatting and getting up to get more snacks. When Owen Wilson loses his head, instead of screams, the theater filled with sardonic laughter. Neeson phoned his performance in, Lili Taylor was wasted, and Zeta-Jones, well, as an actress, she is very pretty."
+1,"Oh no,","It is in movies like these that I really miss poltergeist, the fog, and the good old scarefests that really knew how to scare.This movie is good, in the beginning, when it all isn't so complex.But then, after that, the story really gets really complex, and instead, about evil being just evil, it is really about some old fartknocker who is some marble short. In the end of the movie, it is just a concept that has swallowed a little bit of its own lunch, and some bad acting as well.No. The effects are so so. But it doesn't matter much if you don't believe in the movie. Trust me, don't watch this one, its an experience which won't be the worst film you'll ever see. But hardly the best either."
+1,horribly......stupid,"Liam Neeson is pathetic. Catherine Zeta-Jones is sham. The young boy is boring, though i gave him a pity because he's killed for no reason. The only thing i was moved by is the girl and her story, her family story; in fact, the story itself is pretty interesting, so there's huge disappointment's waiting for you. Except computer effect there's almost nothing."
+2,Extremely interesting and exciting! A real QUEST!,"Perhaps, this video is the best film (or gift) for those who like playing computer games and, particularly, computer quests. Visual effects and decor are so real that you can forget you are at home in your favourite armchair. Acting is perfect (and casting is well thought-out); music is very nice - the whole video demonstrates it is an organic whole. A very good job of professionals in every field. And I don't agree with those who think it is too slow - otherwise, you wouldn't be ready to understand and feel the idea and course of action. It is not an ordinary scary movie or thriller - definitely, it is more... Try it and I think you won't be disappointed at all."
+2,"One of the best ""Haunted House"" movies I've ever seen!!",I bought this movie after hearing how creepy it was. I was very surprised how good this movie really was. I really liked the parts with the children calling Elanore to help save them. I am very happy with this movie. Catherine Zeta-Jones is the hottest actor I've ever seen star in a horror movie! This DVD is well worth your movie!:)
+2,WRONGLY CLASSIFIED,"The genre should have been comedy. This movie was neither scary, nor mysterious or thrilling.The scariest part to me was probably when Liam Neeson got the class stuck in his hand and had to pull it out. I found myself wondering why good actors such as this would actually agree to take part in this sorry excuse for a horror film.The movie has next to no plot, none of the stuff that happened was explained, and the stuff that was supposed to be scary wasn't. Oh My God it's a statue...let me scream in fear and trip over myself while I'm trying to run away!Skip this tripe."
+2,Best Haunted House CGI I've Seen So Far,"I like haunted house movies and this film is no exception. Yes, it is a ""reimaging"" of the original film and the plot differs a bit from that film. So what? That is what reimaging is all about.I'm also interested in paranormal phenomena and how they are depicted in films. The original film was scary because of the sound effects. There are also sound effects in this version AND now we get to see the spirits of the children and the evil Hugh Crane. CGI makes this possible as we see ghostly children outlined in curtains, weird morphed reflections, and a Hill House that literally comes alive and undergoes threatening distortions.I've watched this film several times since it arrived and have not been bored by it. Liam Nielsen portrays the deceptive scientist well and Catherine Zeta Jones is perfect in the part originally played by Claire Bloom.If you like spook house films, you will not be disappointed by this effort."
+1,in the crappy tradition of houseonhauntedhill and 13 ghosts,"there are some pretty crappy haunted house movies out there like 1999's House On Haunted Hill and 2001's 13 Ghosts, people who find those scary and intelligent should be shot because their a heap of junk. this one is alittle bit above both but the story and characters drop it in some parts. Lili Taylor at the end is horrible but Liam Neeson and Owen Wilson add some spark and some comedy to it especially Wilson and Catherine Zeta Jones is ok as well as the bisexual. strictly a horrible remake done by DeBont after the classic original"
+1,Horrible,"And not in an acceptable sense of the word!They took an excellent ghost story and tried to do something with it.The problem is that they relied way way way too heavily on special effects. Don't believe me? Watch the original. It will have your skin crawling and had very little special effects.Why do they have to try to rework something that is perfect? I don't get it.If Hollywood is going to rework a masterpiece, then play it straight. Just because you can do all sorts of things with special effects doesn't mean you have to try to put them in remakes, especially if the original is perfect!"
+2,Pretty scary-not so swift ending,"I think that The Haunting is a good scary movie(as opposed to movies like ""Scream""). Instead of dealing with pyscho people running around in masks, it actually deals with the supernatural which is always fascinating. The movie was cast very well and the special effects are incredible. The ending however, twisted the movie into a theme of bliss, contentment, and nurturing. A good scary movie should leave you with a sense of ""what will happen next?"". On the other hand, it would be hard to have a nightmare about it! All in all, it is a good movie that really screams the theme ""good vs evil""."
+1,"AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL","To say that this version of ""The Haunting"" lacks all of the understatment, subtlty, and nuance of the book is obvious. To say that it lacks logic, coherence, character, and good directing is even more obvious. Unfortunately, the film is not aimed at the intellectual crowd who are fans of Jackson's book, or the classic horror fans of the original movie. Instead, the filmmakers (one of whom is, in this case, the gloriously misguided Steven Spielberg) have aimed the story at the video game/music video crowd, sacrificing every nuance and plot element to the whirlwind of uninteresting and unmotivated special effects. In a house where anything can happen, nothing is frightening when it finally does."
+1,"ABSOLUTELY DISMAL, DISTRESSING FILM","Despite this movie's impressive pedigree (classic novel, classic sixties horror film) ""The Haunting"" manages to foul the entire story up with dreadfully over-the-top special effects and a contrived, ridiculous story. Roots aside, this movie in its own right is poorly crafted and uniteresting. Special effects buffs may enjoy it, but wouldn't they enjoy a well thought out story laced with intelligence and wit better?"
+2,Terrific apologetics novel explains Catholicism from Bible,"I want to mention a charming and compelling book I read over the weekend. It's hot off the presses! It's a novel about a young Catholic man (age 17) who spends the summer working on his uncle's horse-powered farm in KY. His uncle is a fundamentalist minister who tries to convert him away from the ""Roman"" church, which he believes is unbiblical at best, and at worst, evil. Young Michael doesn't know his Faith very well, but he studies Catholic apologetics and then very charitably and humbly, is able to counter his uncle's Bible-alone arguments and defend the Faith. This is not only a good read, it would be perfect for teens or adults. It presents the reasoning on both sides very effectively and realistically. Because the defenses are in the context of an interesting novel, I found myself more able to follow the line of reasoning. It also shows how prayer is crucial in evangelism. Great for either Catholics or non-Catholics. Five stars!"
+2,"A marvelous, splendid gift on the Catholic Faith","The book ""A Philadelphia Catholic in King James's Court"" is marvelous, a splendid gift for setting forth the truths of our Catholic faith clearly and precisely. And oh, how this is needed in these times of crisis and confusion in church catechesis. A must read for every Catholic of all ages, religious and clergy included, and a great book to share."
+2,Dan's Review,"A Philadelphia Catholic in King James's Court was a good book. It taught me a lot about my faith that I didn't know. It also got into more detail about the things I already knew. This book is about a boy from Philadelphia named Michael O'Shea. After the death of his father, Michael and his family go to live with his Uncle Les, his mom's brother, in Kentucky for the summer. Down in Kentucky Michael is forced to defend his religion against his Uncle Les and church elders such as, Luther, George, and Jimmy. I enjoyed this book, but the only thing I disliked about it was that it was hard to get in to. The beginning was boring and wordy to me, but I finally got into the book during the Bible Studies. They were very interesting and knowledge filled. This was a very good book and a fast read, I would rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars."
+2,Lasalle student's book review,"I enjoyed this book very much, to my suprise. When my teacher assigned this book, I thought that I would be bored throughout of the whole book. I did not think that i would be to interested in a book about church and Fundamentalism, but as I got into the book I really started to enjoy it. I thought that it was a very good reading experience for me. As i got deeper and deeper into the book, it just started getting better and better. All of the information about Catholic religion and why mary and peter are respected in the church. This book gave me a great experience in learning things about my Catholic faith that i never thought i would learn. I am glad my teacher gave me this assignment."
+2,Stephen Dwyer,A PHILLY CATHOLIC IN KING JAMES COURT was an excellent book abou the catholic faith. It taught me that Mary was important and that the bread we eat at church is really Jesus. It also taught me how the amish culture in Kentucky was like. The part I didn't like though was that Michael learned the whole Catholic faith in just a couple of weeks. When it actually takes years of study to learn all those tihngs. Other than it was agood book and educational.
+2,Review For Mr. Puntel,"Having read ""A Philadelphia Catholic In King James' Court"" I received a better picture of the Catholic Church. I saw how different groups view the bible, and the contradictions that become present in the Fundamentalist interpretation of the bible. I found it hard to stop reading. At some points I found myself laughing at the arguments being made by Luther and Pastor Brown. I realized that there really are people in the world who act like this. Mr. Kennedy wrote a great book that taught me a few things, and inspired me to read more about the Catholic faith. I really enjoyed the book."
+2,An online review!,"This book was a very good story, considering it was written within the bounds of a comparison of the Protestant and Catholic interpretations of the Bible. Kennedy takes ideas from both sides of the ""conflict"" that many people face in their lives, and molds them into a wonderful tale of a young man and the struggle with his uncle's faith. From the death of his father to the ""questioning"" and mocking of himself and his faith, he takes on the challenges that are presented to him and prevails, while at the same time creating a will to change in his cousin, Eli. I feel that anyone having unanswered questions with their faith should read this."
+1,APCIKJC by White,"A Philadelphia Catholic in King James's Court was a Catholic vs. Fundamentalist Christians story. Michael, the main character who went from Philadelphia to Kentucky, defended Catholic views and procedures. He tried to explain new ideas to the Fundamentalist, but they where not open to these ideas. I personally felt it became better towards the end of the novel. At first it was slow-moving and hard to keep track of all the characters. The description became hackneyed, along with the plot. Also, reading about the farm life was hard to relate to. After the heated bible discussions began, the story was easier to read. Overall, this book was better than I had expected."
+1,Untitled,This book was a school reading assignment. When I first began to read it I anticipated that it would be rather dumb. It turns out that i was correct. I could not become interested. It had the worst plot and why anyone would read it for the purpose of personal interest it is umm oh yea stupid. Summing up my review I think it never should have been written.
+1,PCKJC Review by Kelvin Lam,"This novel shows the struggle of a young boy troubled by his own faith, with problems within his own family from his father's death, to his uncle's fighting against his faith. It shows his struggle to find out what Catholicism is, the flaws of it, and which religion he should follow. It shows the heresies against Catholicism, along with its strengths. It has a sheer lacking in the amount of entertainment in the book, yet it can either strengthen or weaken your faith. It is tends to be utterly dull at times. Not a good book."
+2,Religion Review - LSCHS Student,"After reading A Philadelphia Catholic in King James Court by Martin DePorres Kennedy, it got me to thinking more about the religion I practice, Catholicism. As the book starts out, Michael, having just tragically losing his father, is thrown into a world; it would seem he is not ready for. As he gets to know his Uncle Les's fundamentalist view of the bible, he begins to realize not everything they practice does follow the bible. He begins to see arguments arise and he himself is challenged on the ways of the bible. The most significant change seemed to be his debate with Pastor Brown. Though Michael had seemed cornered he slipped out of harms way once again. In my opinion, this book gives an excellent overview of the issues that people have disagreed on and also why there was a split within the church. Overall, the book may have seemed boring to some, but the depth of knowledge it provided made me get a deeper understanding of what we really practice at mass."
+2,Mr. Puntels Class,"The Book a Philadelphia Catholic in King James Court was a good Novel. The Book had a good story and premise. Based in Kentucky it talked a lot about the Aimish and farm life. The only thing that was remotely bad about the book was some unrealistic events. Overal it was a good book. The book looked and was boring at first but as the plot and storyline started to develop it got a lot better. If any one was wondering about or having doubts of the Roman Catholic faith, I definitely recommend it."
+2,The Catholic aproach against Fundamentalist views,"Although unrealistic at times, this book still got accross the Catholic aproach of some major misunderstood topics. The book also presented how and why fundamentalists contradict the Catholic view of these topics. After facing a devastating situation early in the book, Michael overcomes it and defends the Catholic faith against fundamentalists and their interpretation using good apologetic arguments mainly from the Bible. Overall, I thought this book was very interesting although it had many unrealistic parts. This is a good book for people who want to know about the Catholic faith. It shows different aspects of Catholiscism in a well written fictional story."
+2,Erik Haney Book Reveiw,"I thought that, A Philadelphia Catholic in King James's Court was a very good book. It was very well written and had a good plot. It is the first ever apologetic novel, and it has done a good job in clearing the way for others. In this book, there were many good discussions on the differences between Catholics and Protestants. My favorite parts in the book were whenever, Michael was in the Bible study sessions, and these chapters were very exciting. In the book, there were many good characters that really helped to make this book a lot more interesting for the reader. I especially liked that Michael succeeded in bible study and convinced hid cousin Eli, through his teachings and discussions of the Catholic Church. I thought that the story was well written, and I would love to read a sequel."
+2,Lschs student review for five points extra credit: by Rcase,"The book A Philadelphia Catholic in King James's Court was a book that had some things I liked and some things I didn't like. The things I like in the story outweighed the things that I did not like. For example, I liked the intense Bible discussions between the fundamentalist; Les, Luther, Jimmy, etc; and Michael, the lone catholic. Another thing I like was the fact that I learned so many new things about Catholics while I was reading the story. Some things I didn't like were the lack of reaction from the fundamentalist during the Bible discussions. Also, I didn't like how they ended the last chapter of the book; I don't think a pastor of a church would just kick someone out of their church for making a good point about something. The author makes that up in my mind when he writes the epilogue. In the end I think this was an above average book, t would give it four out of five stars."
+1,Misleading entities...,"While Morison does admit to the genocide of the Indians lead by Columbus and his henchmen, it idolizes him for the duration of the book. A brief admittance of guilt, for Morison, is a surefire way of allowing a much more bias, idealistic portrayal of a man with ""questionable"" character traits. Bartolome De Las Casas, a European minister who lived in the same time as Colombus, gives a much more realistcally bleek look at the Spanish invasion of the Americas. Because Morison's focus shifts so rapidly from the bad to the good, it loses major points for realism. The book reads more like a 3rd grade textbook; Morison would have us believe Santa Claus and the toothfairy exists along side a saintly Christopher Columbus."
+2,A Scholarly Book for Serious Students of Yiddish,"Too many books that purport to teach you Yiddish treat it as either a joke or a relic. Prof. Weinreich's ""College Yiddish"" treats Yiddish as a living, expressive and literary language, not as a compendium of phrases to say to your bubbe when she visits, or as a collection of cursewords. The book consists of 30 graded lessons, each based on a text which covers some aspect of Jewish life, culture and history, and especially of the Jewish communities of central and eastern Europe for whom Yiddish was a bond. At the end of the book is an excellent precis of Yiddish grammar. But this book isn't ""dry as dust,"" either: Prof. Weinreich takes Jewish humor as seriously as he does Jewish culture and literature! Very highly recommended."
+2,Urban Bushmen: The Art Ensemble in top form,"Urban Bushmen is a thrilling record. The AEC's trademark percussion ensembles, jocular takes on marching music, etc., are surrounded by inspired playing. ""New York is full of lonely people"" is one of Lester Bowie's most enduring and beautiful melodies. Long enough to allow the group to do its characteristic stretching of time on long improvs, this is still, in my view, an accessible record. A great place to start exploring the music of the full quintet version of the band, along with their other ECM albums, and a pair of their live sets from early 70's."
+1,Not great - doesn't cover SQLite 3.0,"This is an old book, and doesn't cover the newer SQLite 3.x information."
+1,Not very useful,"As far as I know, this is the first book on SQLite and for that Chris Newman deserves a compliment.Beyond that, this book is not very useful though:1) It explains some basic SQL syntax but I didn't buy this book to learn SQL.2) Very little information about the specifics and pitfalls of SQLite syntax, I rarely find what I'm looking for.3) Being a PHP developer I don't need the chapters on C++, Perl, TCL and Python (about 25% of the book)."
+1,sound quality ??????,the songs are good tunes but the sound quality is not very good. on some tunes you can hardly hear the guitar that is muffled by the bass.in fact the entire cd sounds muffled. i would go with raunch & roll before this one
+2,"Looks good, but not for mobile applications.","I was hoping this unit would work out as a transmitter/receiver in my race car. It is small, rugged, and runs on 12 volts. I contacted RF Link and they even sent me a unit to try out, along with their amplifier, so that definitely says good things about them. Unfortunately, it did not work at all for me. As soon as the car started moving the signal started coming and going and video quality, well, it looked great before the car started moving.Still, looks like a good system, just not if you plan to be moving it around."
+1,Not as advertised,The listing states that it works at 1000' take away a 0 and it might work at 100'. Don't waste your money if you are hoping on going from room to room. if you need it in the same room that would be fine.
+1,zero customer service,"I bought the system with the amplifier to run from one building to another (250 feet). It worked fine in the building the transmitter was located, but the quality completely fell apart once I crossed into the second building. I saw a forum where someone recommended a different high-gain antenna and tried contacting the company for suggestions for over a week with zero response. The tech support voice mailbox was full, the operator never answered the phone and I left repeated messages there. I tried e-mailing and calling every department I could locate. Half the phone numbers were disconnected and no response on the e-mails either.The product might have worked fine if I had a little tech support from the company. But as it stands I'm going on the assumption that RF-Link has gone out of business and so I'm returning my purchase."
+1,Unfortunate Waste of Money,"It's a great concept.... connecting A/V devices over a short distance without wires. However, the Rf Link system doesn't quite make it a reality. I tried very hard to use the system to connect a camcorder to a TV/monitor. Even at a very short distance of 10 feet, the signal continously drops. I even tried adding the ""optional"" Rf Link output booster. However, any movement near or between the transmitter and receiver (still at 10 feet) causes the signal to drop out.... totally unacceptable and unusable. The only happy note was Amazon's great customer service and return policy."
+2,Ralph does it again!!,"My two boys, ages 5 and 2, are big fans of Ralph Covert and his music. We enjoyed Ralph's 1st CD and are wild about his 2nd CD. We play both CDs all the time and the entire family sings along to all the tunes. This CD is a great buy!! Pick up Ralph's first CD, too, if you don't already own it. No music loving family should be without Ralph's music!!"
+2,Soon to be your kid's favorite,"As a Chicagoan, I am so proud to boast about Ralph's World. These songs are witty, catchy and have great messages. My one year old daughter just loves listening to them in the car. When Tra La La comes on, she starts singing ""la la la."" My husband cracks up at the song about the eighteen wheeler every time. The only track we don't like it is Harry's Haunted Halloween Circus, but it is easily skipped."
+1,I'd like to see Ralph at the bottom of the sea,"Covert writes a bunch of non-sensical, sophomoric songs that my kids simply hate. This guy is a Barney-wannabe and this album does nothing to save his dignity."
+2,ten stars wouldn't be enough!,"What a wonderful CD for children and adults. Well-crafted songs with clever lyrics and talented musicianship make for a 50-minute delight. ""At the Bottom of the Sea"" has clever word-play, ""Surfin' in My Imagination"" has some fine surf guitar and inspires some uninhibited dancing, and a great rendition of ""Fly Me to the Moon"" should have you singing in no time with your child. Each song is worth hearing over and over (and over), and this CD is money well spent. My son laughs and laughs at Eighteen Wheels on a Big Rig,"" and I am partial to and extremely appreciative of ""The Banana Splits (The Tra La La Song)."" After all, four bananas make a bunch and so do many more!I am incredibly impressed with Ralph Covert's abilities to reach a child's imagination without shutting out the adults. I am going to buy this as a gift to all parents I know, and I also plan to purchase Ralph's World's first CD. This CD should be at the top of anyone's Wish List."
+2,Kelly Jumped Into Our Family!,My daughter is 3 and she loves all of the Barbie items but they are still sometimes too big and hard for her to play with. I finally convinced her to try out Barbie's sister Kelly with this Jumpin Castle playset and she loves it. The playset was not hard to put together - it only took me about 5 minutes. The only thing that did not impress me with the toy is the cardboard cutouts in the box that you fold up to be presents for Kelly. We just tossed those but the toy itself is great and is teaching my daughter how to pretend play.
+2,Fun for a while...,"We bought this for my daughter for her 3rd birthday & she really loved it at first. She especially liked it when her older cousin showed her that she could put other small toys in the castle & pop them out and across the room. However, she lost interest soon after & I haven't seen her play with it in the 3 months since her birthday."
+1,"like the doll, but that's it","Although the doll is great (like all Barbie - Kellie dolls) the jumpin castle was pretty much a waste of money. We really didn't get it to work right and, in the long run, my daughter just played with the doll. Unless you are buying it for the doll, I wouldn't recommend this one, just a waste of plastic here."
+2,cabin-worthy,"Live in New Mexico and have a summer mountain cabin at 8500 ft in Cloudcroft--brrr. Usually 15-20 at night in January. No other heat source. Got the new Dyna-Glo 23,000 BTU Portable Kerosene Convection Heater up there yesterday at 130 PM and it was 30F in the cabin. it has a 400 sq ft main room and a 280 sq ft upper sleeping quarters. Temp went up to 40 in 1 hr; 50 in 2hrs; and it was 65 in 4 hrs. It was 72 degrees at bedtime, 1030PM, and I filled the tank and went upstairs where it was 58 degrees. Put a CO monitor at the stairwell to go off so I wouldnt die of CO poisoning in my sleep. It never went off. By morning, it was 61 upstairs, and 80 in the main room. The full tank had gone down by just over 1/2 by 7AM. No stink at all and I am sensitive to that. Had to shut it off to cool it down in there for morning coffee! The low outdoor temp only got to 28F, so not sure how it would do in lower temps....will update if/when we try it. GOOD heater, albeit a little slow to get there."
+2,Depression Management,"This is an excellent audio tape that explains what clinical depression is. It is a good starting point to help a person recognize what they are feeling. The side on anxiety management is for heavy problems. It might have been better to make two different tapes, but I still would highly recommend it.I've given this tape to people who are obviously hurting. It is a way to help someone help themselves. It is easier to comprehend than reading a book on depression. Plus, it gives you a way to help when you see someone in pain."
+2,Doolittle is Doing a LOT!,"First time ever reviewing for Amazon, although I've bought plenty. Why bother? Because Jerome Doolittle's Body Scissor's is worth the read and the write. If you enjoy Crais, Parker et al, you will enjoy Jerome's style as well. Tom Bethany is just the guy I'd like to be--if I were a guy. :-) Read his earlier works- grow with his characters."
+1,First Part,"I just bought this book 5 days ago. I test in 17 days. SO that gives me at the most if I started studying when I bought this book about 22 days total. I will give you an update on how I did. So far I've read everything in the book, but aside from the practice tests, I don't really care too much because it doesn't actually go through and help you with more difficult problems. I've taken the asvab before, but for the job I want I need to score a little higher to be a linguist in the general section. I'm just studying my VE & Arithmetic since those are the only two that matter. I'll give you a future update."
+1,This book make my feel bad for a moment and some tests in end have suggestions for buy more book from same publisher,"As I see that, book have catchphrases and horror tricks, like dont have explanations for some tests in end of book, only comments like something as ""If you not understand it now, after all what you read, you need buy ""Science for Dummies, Math for Dummies, English for Dummies, Algebra for Dummies, Geometry for Dummies... etc""- what really agressive advertising, make peoples feel scared, stupid and affraid and make them need buy more books from this publisher...Its scare my for a moment!Most helpful for my Peterson ASVAB, what have good explanation for ALL tests. I never not bui something ""for dummies"" again."
+1,not what people think,"this book is very mediocre, it has very little correct information. the practice test especially the math parts have a lot of questions that are irrelevant when taking the actual test none of the questions you have practiced for math is on the actual test. the info about the time and amount of questions in the test are correct but be warned. Im sure there are better ways to improve your math skills. don't waste your money."
+2,asvab for dummies,great book..i have learned a lot!! i recommend this book for anyone who wants to join the military and will soon be faced with taking the ASVAB test.i studied for the math section of the ASVAB and i passed with flying colors
+2,"Good item, but could it be better","The book is very easy to read and understand, gives very clear explanations, but it could it be great if it included a practice CD like most ASVAB books now come with..."
+2,Excellent resource,"I have this book. While I have not taken the ASVAB, what I've seen of the samples in the book would indicate that criticism about incorrect answers is false. And I'm a pretty good test-taker.Wiley has elevated their Dummies books by making their contents as accurate as possible. That is why Dummies books are used as classroom resources across the country and why I also use them when I need to get up to speed quickly, accurately and without unnecessary information."
+2,Very Helpful,This book was very helpful in letting us know about the ASVAB. It showed us how to get a better AFQT score as well as what areas we needed to score higher in to get the job we wanted. It was very easy to use and the practice tests were so helpful. My husband past the test and got the job area he wanted. It also prepared him for what the test day was like and gave him clues on how to stay at ease and help his knowledge be better used. We were in a hurry to study up and it was quick and to the point. I will probably look at other dummies books for other helps.
+2,If you want a higher ASVAB score get this book!,"I am currently DEPed into the US Navy.Before taking the ASVAB, I took several online practice exams, as well as the first practice exam inside this book. I didn't do too well on certain portions of the exam.Focusing on the things I had trouble on, and brushing up on the rest of the stuff, I studied for about a month.When I went to take my ASVAB for the first time, I did well on every exam, making a 94 AFQT (scored higher than 94% of applicants).I absolutely recommend this book. It provides more knowledge than is needed to pass the test, and keeps things interesting with side-notes, trivia, and funny comments."
+2,Good book lots of info,"It really is a great book it is full of facts. It helps you solve problems and gives you hints for taking the test, most recruiters recommend this, it is also cheaper on here then that garbage store Barns and Noble."
+1,Missing pages.,Contents references pages up to 375. Book stop at page 342. Three chapters are missing. Good book up until the missing chapters.
+1,Asvab for Dummies,It was a good book but the pages was yellow and the book was old. It should of said ok book instead of good book. But I love the book and it breaks down the questions.
+1,yes and no,"I bought this book for my son as he wanted to study for ASVAB test and when I was helping him study by reading him the test there were many many answers incorrect in the back of the book. When checking to see if an answer was incorrect or correct there were lots of mistakes. I was aware of some of the answers and knew they were wrong, but if a person was in the dark about what the answer would be they would go on the incorrect answer. So, this is not a book I would recommend for studying."
+2,Getting Ready,"It arrived in perfect condition and when they said so. Got this for my son, who wants to go into the Marines. He said, it has helped him with the Math since it breaks it down into layman terms and helped him understand the algebra section which he struggles with. So happy they have a book that focused on the test for military. This should give him a leg up on a good score on the test. God bless all our young men and women who give their all for our freedom."
+2,great book,i got it for a friend since he was joining the marines and he needed to study so this was my going away present for him and he loved it i wish this guy the best
+2,Was a gift,"The book arrived in great shape and on time. It was a gift, so I'm not sure of anything else related to the contents of the book, or if it was helpful to the person who received it as a gift."
+2,easy transaction!,great transaction.. book is as described and was received on time.. at the given price this was a good value!
+2,easy to get through!!!,"I'm almost looking forward to actually taking the ASVAB after reading through this book- it made everything so easy, even the sections I don't need to excel in! Very clear, and the author is personable enough to make you feel comfortable while learning..."
+2,"Great book, very complete!","My husband said this book was excellent, its really helping him study for the ASVAB, he hasnt taken it yet so we dont know what his score will be but he studies everyday using this book."
+1,Few Errors,"If you read a ""Dummies"" book before then you know the format. The first part of the book is divided into lessons, then there are three sample tests in the back.I thought the lessons were good, but not great compared to some of the other ASVAB books out there. The book did a great job of telling you upcoming changes to the ASVAB as advertised.What really turned me off from this book was when I was doing the sample tests and there were a couple answers that were clearly wrong. For instance, the question for General Science was what Chromosomes does a female have. The answers in the back said ""XY"" while it should have been ""XX"". This was just one of a few I found.While the style remains the same as most dummies books, I cant recommend this to anyone based on the errors in the sample tests. If you dont plan on doing sample tests then this book might be for you."
+2,Great book,"This book was wonderful. My son needed it to improve his ASVAB score and it worked really well for us. He did score higher, a lot higher than his orginal score and we were both please with the results. I would recommend this to anyone attempting to take the ASVAB. You will reap the benefits if you read and study the book."
+2,Great study guide!!!,I studied my butt off with the help of this book. The practice tests in this book were actually harder than the real ASVAB! That helped me be even more prepared. I only missed 5 questions on the ASVAB! NO LIE! Study this book for about 3 weeks and take it seriously. You will see your scores improve!!!
+1,incorrect practice test answers,"I mean seriously, I paid good money for this book and the practice test answers are wrong. I don't recommend buying this and am going to try and get my money back."
+2,A wonderful help for those interested in the military,This is one of the easiest to follow books on the ASVAB test for those who wish to enter the military.
+2,Good,Teaches you really good and easy to understand and allows you to learn the asvab with no problem in order to pass with flying colors
+2,Amazing book.,This book will help my granddaughter pass the exam for entering the navy. Anyone who wants to enter any branch of the service needs this book to study.
+2,LOVE IT!,I Love this book it describes things in such a simple and understanding way . It's not boring either . I love how it describes everything! Definitely a book to get to study for your ASVAB!
+2,already useful,"my husband is studying for the asvab after a few years, and is finding this book really helpful on what to study. the preview tests are great mind joggers."
+1,FULL OF MISTAKES!!!!,"This book is great for people whom already have well developed, basic math skills and are just looking for a refresher to familiarize them with what they might run across on the ASVAB. You need to already have good math skills because the math, science, electronics, and physics portions of this book are FILLED with basic, arithmetic errors (elementary school level addition and subtraction and middle school level factoring). Don't expect to learn anything from this book. If you need to brush up on math for the ASVAB, I would suggest a different publisher."
+1,Inadequate,"The cutesy little jokes and wisecracks can't hide the fact that there are many errors in the tests and in the review sections. It's obvious on many test sections that the answer is for a different question. Plus, the questions are way too easy--like training with matchsticks when you're going to have to move tree trunks."
+1,LOTS OF ERRORS!!!,This book was a good refresher... but BEWARE! The math sections are FULL of errors! FULL OF ERRORS!!!
+2,Almost perfect,"I needed vents for my observation hive. I would have preferred something a bit smaller made of brass, but this is the best I could find. Keeping my fingers crossed, I ordered these up. After assembly of the hive, I found that they actually look pretty good and they do provide the ventilation required for the hive. The louver spacing is also small enough to prevent unintended escapes. A 1"" wood auger makes a hole perfect for proper fit. They are well made and the price is right."
+2,great early nick cave,boys next door is a very early incantation of nick cave.pulsating group of song from a master and Shivers is one of the finest songs cave has ever written
+2,"Interesting, fun and enjoyable.","I discovered this album while exploring music by Mannheim Steamroller and bought it because I am a fan of Mason Williams' ""Classical Gas."" An energetic electronic update to the original acoustic is the first performance on the album, and in my opinion ""Classical Gas 2005"" is every bit as interesting and fun as the original. The remainder of the album varies from hauntingly beautiful (Riding the Low Moon), to epic (The Last Crusade), to western-like (Eddie I'm Ready), to just plain electronic fun (Doot-Doot). The music on this album is too interesting to fade into the background. I find myself being called to stop and listen to its magic. Mason Williams and guitarist Zoe McCulloch make a great team. I'm impressed and pleased with my purchase."
+1,aim low,"Although there are good poems in here, and good authors, Astley is intent on dumbing down poetry - this book aims for the lowest common denominator possible, and then digs deeper. Astley's commentary and rants are opinionated and condescending. Poetry is far more alive and interesting than than this anthology suggests."
+1,DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM or FROM ADAM HERSH,"They never sent me one of the items I purchased. I am still waiting for it. Now I just noticed that one of the items I bought from them that was supposed to be 16 x 20"" is much smaller.It has been more than a month after purchasing from them already.BEWARE ADAM HERSH"
+2,Very helpful,This book was given to me years ago when I was pondering a new direction. It was so helpful that a few years later I lent my copy to a friend who loved it so that she bought it for herself and her friends. This recent purchase was for another friend at a crossroads.
+2,You're Late Again Lord...,I really enjoyed this book. The author was refreshingly frank and backed up her points with scripture. I would highly recommend this book.
+2,Right On !,"This book is a terrific read! I picked it up and had difficulty putting it down. Karon Goodman is right on with her sense of humor and advice on how to spend your time while in God's ""waiting room"". Patience is not a strong point for me and I'll be darned if Goodman didn't describe me to a ""T"" while speaking of herself! Definitely a must read for those Thomas' out there!!"
+2,This book was me to the core!,"I can't express the gratitude I feel toward Karon, for expressing exactly how I've felt about going through ""the wait"" for so long. She hits the nail on the head with every single paragraph of this book. How does she do that? I found myself wanting to read it over and over, and truly contemplating the questions at the end of each chapter. Amazingly, the same answers kept coming up for me, so I truly got clear on what I had to do. Thank you, Karon, and thank you Lord for using her to help me! A MUST HAVE!!!"
+2,Does the job well! Just needs 1 tweak.,"I'm not sure how much I can say about a meat tenderizer... it either does the job or it doesn't, and this one does, regardless of the meat. We've tried it on chicken and ribeyes thus far - it allowed the marinade that we use on ribeyes to permeate much better than before, which cuts down on time and makes a better steak! On the chicken, it easily turned standard grocery store chicken breast into restaurant quality tenderness.The handle is great, it's nice & comfy. The shape of the handle overall is ergonomically friendly.The tweak it needs: there are 4 disks in all, and all are stored in the head. The problem is that you MUST store the 3 that aren't in use in the head in order to hold the one disk you're using in place, effectively meaning that all must be washed, even though you're only using one. The benefit to this approach, on the flip side, is that you're less likely to lose a disk."
+2,Excellent tempo,"I love doing this workout, and sometimes the breathing portion at the end is all I do, as it leaves me feeling great. I would rate if 5 stars if it had any headstand prep work."
+2,love it,"I've been doing this (2) times a week, along with swimming a 1/2 mile at the public pool for the past 3 weeks and feel so good. This video really works your body in all the ways you need for strength and flexibility in surfing. I can't wait to get back in the ocean soon, when it gets a little warmer ! And take the power and flow of this yoga, to help me improve my surfing. Instead of working so hard to catch a wave and paddle out, at my age of 57:)"
+1,Say what??!!,"Well, I don't understand what everyone saw in this that I missed, but clearly, I missed it. This is definitely NOT a workout for beginners. It is far too difficult, too long, too advanced, too fast, with far too little instruction. There are many better yoga DVDs out there. Yes, I surf. Yes, I have a regular practice. May I suggest Rodney Yee's ""Yoga For Athletes""? Not specifically for surfers as this one claims to be, but superior in production, and he leads you through the routine...and you may actually use it."
+1,not very exciting,"I bought this video based on the other reviews on this websiteand I do not agree with the others. This video is boring, dull,repetitive, monotonous and unimaginative. Between each sunsalute there are stretches. These stretches repeat cumulatively! This combined with the repetitions of thesun salutes make for too much repetition."
+1,Yoga for surfers taught by a Poser,I have never bother to write one of these review but I agree that the video is too advance for beginners and I find it difficult to get over the fact of what a poser she is. She seems to be cashing in on surfing and going after a niche market in yoga DVDs. I have watched and done all three DVDs and I have seen much better yoga DVDs. I sold these DVDs because they aren't the best out there. Check out the Living Art series of DVDs. I found these much better then the whole series of yoga for surfer. Go mindfully and slowly. Peace
+2,"Get the feel of Rome, not a tour guide.","As usual, before a trip to other country, I searched for a book that would give me a feel for the cities I visit, rather than a tour guide. This book excelled in this task and made my visit to Rome even fuller and more enjoyable. If you are looking for a book about Rome, its people, their habbits and a little glimpse into their rich history, this book is a rare find. The pace is calm, the subjects are simple, but the experience is great."
+2,Finally! A Travelogue About the Real Rome,"Paul Hofmann writes about his hometown the way any native would, with equal parts admiration and frustration. Sure, he describes the great trattorie, touches on the sordid histories of Rome's luxury hotels, and is continually mesmerized by the city's ancient ruins. But, anecdotes about such topics as the irregularity of the postman's visits, motorino pollution, municipal strikes, and lousy restaurant service, make the book come alive. Thank god this isn't another tired, old, tourist piece about how great it is to live abroad (""A Year in Provence,"" anyone?) Hofmann's grouping of chapters by month is also innovative and helpful to travelers who want to know what goes on in the city the REST of the year. The book tends to be a bit dull in some places, owing probably to the fact that Hofmann wrote this book in his 70s or 80s. He knows little about hip, modern Rome. Nevertheless, his ""diary"" makes for a good read and a good history lesson."
+2,Eternal City,"The word ""journal"" is part of this book's title, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else. After all, Paul Hoffman is a journalist. I've had the great good fortune to visit the Eternal City a few times, and reading Seasons is like taking another stroll along back streets and famous venues. It brought back happy memories and also reminders that Rome is a huge, noisy metropolis that is difficult to traverse. Hoffman also highlights that fact that Rome is populated by, well, Romans, as well as millions of other Italians, and conveys a sense of what it is like to live an ordinary life in an extraordinary place. The city described by this author is modern and genuine, and Hoffman's essays are devoid of the self-congratulatory tone of many other travel writers. This book is real."
+2,Babies LOVE this book!,"We actually got this crinkle book as a gift from a Disney set (from Sam's Club, I think) and our son LOVED it as a baby. It was one of two toys we always gave him when he was in the car seat. When he was really young (3-6 months or so) we would hang it from the car seat handle, and now that he's older (6-13 months), we just hand it to him. We just love hearing the ""crinkle crinkle"" from the back seat when we're out and about. He plays with it and chews on it and it still looks almost brand new. I agree with another reviewer that it's more of a toy than a book, but I still can't wait for him to be able to read it! I highly recommend this book."
+2,This is my baby's favorite book!!,"I am so glad I purchased this little book because my baby plays with it every single day. She is 6 months old and I bought this for her about a month ago. She loves touching it, flipping the soft pages and loves hearing the crinkly noise it makes. This is her favorite toy."
+2,Can't go wrong w/ an old fashion cross track,"We have one of these, and while we're not always able to work it into our layout on the train table, it's definitely been in some of our favorite configurations. Plus, it provides for that all important ""train crash"" action when two engines are trying to cross at the same time!"
+1,ADS Instant Video,"You get audio signal onlt with no picture when you try to capture home movie from comcaorder tape. In very few case, I captured the video footage, but i just get the audio when you paly it back.When you sent the problem to ADS customer service, you get automatical e-mail response said they will respond to your questions ASAP. but, you never get e-mail unless you call them. the phone line is so busy, you wouldn't be so patient."
+2,Not a Hollywood Expose,"Anyone who wants to know a little bit more about Beatrix Potter, the person, will be pleased with this book. Through real-life annecdotes John Heelis conveys what should be obvious but isn't - Beatrix Potter was not a perfect human being, she had tiny flaws just like the rest of us. Sometimes she got cranky, occasionally she was absent-minded with her head in the clouds but mostly she was wonderful - although quite strong willed and opinionated.Those who are fascinated by Beatrix Potter will find the little book a great addition to their library. However, be forewarned - those who are buying this book for a voyeristic look into the intimate details of Beatrix Potter's married life will be sorely disappointed. This very private woman's private life remains private."
+2,More Mrs. Heelis than Beatrix Potter,"This is more a Heelis family history than a bio of Beatrix Potter. There are occasional mentions of Ms. Potter (or as she preferred to be called, Mrs. Heelis) but it does give you a relative's view of the well-known author. I enjoy family histories so I found it to be an interesting little book but if you're looking for a straight biography this may disappoint."
+2,Good replacement part,This was a good replacement brake pedal pad for my 98' Toyota Tacoma.A little tough to get on but it does need to fit tight and does after you get it on.Thanks AMAZON for having parts like this.
+1,Bummed,This pedal was for a standard tranny - much to small for my automatic transmission brake pedal.I must of misread the description or something. Not inclined to go back and reread the description.
+2,Been Reviewed!,"In my last review I said this book makes for edgy, fascinating reading! It is hard to put this book down! I also read this book as a senior in high school, between ages 17 and 18 years of age!"
+2,Definately worth knowing,"I actually read another collection of Gogol stories but I have read ""Diary of a Madman"", ""The Nose"", and ""The Overcoat"". The book is worth buying for Diary of a Madman or the Nose alone. These are both great stories that really show the uniqueness and talent of Gogol which seems even more amazing when thinking he was writing in the 19th Century. The Overcoat is a good story but the other two are classics and unbelieveable works of fantasy and social commentary that still seems relevant today."
+2,Oddity of the Crazed,"A strange story of a mans internal dialogue and his day job, with the infatuation of a lovely women and talking dogs. This book translated by MacAndrew includes other stories beyond 'Diary of a Madman.' I confess here I only bought the book for this story and that is all I read, based on Nabakov's reference. The writing by Golgol interesting, yet confusing at times and most certainly; odd, as the story is. Quite mundane in the beginning, while the finale is quite a shocker. A worthwhile read, but nothing to hop off your seat over."
+2,Great Story!,"If you have ever lived in a small rural town you will certainly be able to relate to and appreciate Jack Polidoro's latest novel, RETURN TO RABY. If you have not had this living experience, Polidoro's novel will enlighten you as to just what you have been missing! Polidoro's novel is based on the reality of a small New Hampshire town that comes alive page after page and truly shows how rural life can be. Having lived in a ""Raby""like town myself, I could relate to the story first hand. I passed the book on to friends who have never been out of the city and the book was equally enjoyable to them! This story will make you laugh and bring tears to your eyes. You will be left will a warm feeling and a positive outlook on life. This is truly a wonderful story!"
+1,A poster? Really?,"This ""poster"" looks like someone took pictures of a larger poster and cut and pasted sections together. Very disappointing!"
+1,a fine freshman composition text that costs too much,"It is sad that this book--and the comprable ""Short Prose Reader"" from McGraw-Hill--are seriously compromised by the greed of a publisher that prices a book in its 8th edition that could be marketed profitably for less than ten dollars and prices it out of the range of poor students."
+1,Disgusting garlic breath,"First of all, I have major issues with children's snacks that are so full of sodium.I have to admit, my son loves these. What is not so great is the two or three days of garlic breath I have to endure afterwards. Was it so necessary to add garlic salt to a toddler snack? The onion and other vegetables are more than enough to provide flavour."
+1,hummm,"A little too flowery for my taste and not very scientific. Then again what did I expect !!! Easy pros however if you want to learn about anatomy, get an anatomy atlas !!"
+1,"Nope, nope","I cannot believe there are no negative reviews for this. No matter any point of view (feminists are gonna be mad) or theory this book is positing, the basis of the book is not understanding female anatomy. I have no idea if the psychological ideas have been debunked. This book was given to me as a joke a few birthdays ago. You can say ""the reason your sex is bad is because you've lost your feminine role"" and hell, that could be 100% correct, but a big chunk of this book ignores where the nerve endings are located. In the 40 years since this was published, I think someone went ahead and talked to some women, maybe even did some science-y stuff and decided 80+% of women weren't just orgasming wrong. But its good that this is still out there, to make people feel ashamed of the way their body works. In other news, no one poops but you: cause you're gross."
+1,Only use if original pins are broken.,I ordered these to replace my worn pins on my truck. I'm CDO about my truck and I noticed a bit of play in the factory stock hinge on the driver door. As it turns out these are made with pretty generous clearances and my door now has more play than it did before installing these. My next step is to try McMaster-Car in hope they will have a tighter fitting bushing in the correct size for my door hinge.I gave them two stars because they do an adequate job of holding the door onto the truck.FYI: CDO is similar to OCD except the letters are in the correct order.Erik
+2,Dorman 38437 Door Hinge Repair Kit,"This Kit did work , but if I was to do it again i would go for the kit with threaded studs"
+2,Young man crazy about this book,"Looking at this collection really shows the diversity in Hokusai's long career. In one of the essays, the writter comments that Hokusai changes his style so much that his work looks like the work of a different artist. The breath of this volume helps the viewer see how creative and inventive this master is. What I like about Hokusai is that his personal life is just as interesting as his work. The essays included do a good job placing the differnent periods in context with the times and Hokusai's own massive body of work."
+2,Lovely,"I saw Beth Waters perform at Slims in San Francisco. I was not planning on getting there early enough to see her. I am so glad I did. I bought three copies of her CD, and hope to see and hear LOTS more from her! She opens her mouth, and out comes this beautiful, rich voice. She is young, and I think will grow as a singer and performer, but... trust me, this is a CD worth owning."
+1,Not good quality,"This is a very cheap toy. Poor finish, sloppy tolerances. Had a slight imbalance and would vibrate and lose speed quickly. The vibration makes most of the usual gyroscope tricks impossible.Then it spun off the table and promptly broke. Perhaps that's why they offer the two-pack?"
+1,Do Not Buy,I know because I bought it. The gyroscope spins out of control and the string snaps on the first pull. The gyroscope is UGLY and DULL. I am Verry Disappointed and so will you if you get this. Do Not Buy it. It is made of lead and stains your finger when you toutch it. This Toy is Very Low Quality and it stinks. As I said Before Do not Buy.
+2,Gyroscope,The gyroscope was shipped and received very quickly. The product was in excellent condition. Just like the ones I played with when I was younger. My nephew loved it. Thanks.
+1,zero durability,"the felt top is so thin, my dog tore into it instantly! Next came out the foam bed, which she shredded into a million pieces, then she got to the inner cedar beds. Well you can imagine the mess it made.this bed lasted her a whole week. I cannot find anything for her. If you have an older, mellow dog, this would be a great bed. It is quite comfortable. But if you have a pooch that likes to destroy, this won't hole up at all."
+1,Rather plain,"Disappointed by this item. I bought a couple of ""crystal"" decanters at the same time, which cost only a few dollars more. The difference was striking. This set is very dull, ordinary glass, and the rubber stopper in the decanter looks cheap."
+2,Best Thing Ever Created!,"My 3 year old is in LOVE with paint and this makes the whole idea of ""Painting"" more bearable for me. Instead of cleaning up paint messes on the carpet, on her and on the walls - I can sit her down on the sidewalk with this and she can paint away on everything (including the trees) to her heart's content. Wish they offered more colors, but being able to teach her that Blue+Yellow=Green is also a bonus."
+1,doesn't wash off that easily,We bought this thinking our kids would love it. They did love painting. But the problem came when we tried to wash it off. We cleaned it about 30 minutes after the kids started and we had to get out the pressure washer. It took about an hour to clean up. It was by far the worst clean up. It does not come off that easily. the regular hose did nothing to get it off.
+1,Not how I thought it would be,"The paint is very thin which makes it hard to paint on the sidewalk, you have to keep going over and over the same area to get it to stay and then I had a hard time getting it off when I left it overnight."
+2,A very good read,"Fromm's analysis of Marx is incredible, finally someone truly understands Marx's writing. This is an excellent edition for someone looking for a side of Marx not often discussed."
+2,Wonderful,"We had to watch this in French class and I thought it would be a really boring movie, but it wasn't. This is a wonderful movie for students studying french and anyone who likes the language. Jean de Florette is the movie before this one and it is also awesome."
+2,an absolutely breathtaking score - captured my imagination!,"just.....mmmmm....stunning....i listen to it when i want to BE french, to be in love and feel my heart break, to transport myself somewhere else in time. gorgoise!!!!"
+2,Jean de Florette et Manon des sources,bien aimé ses deux films et aimerais les acheté si vous pouvié me les faires parvenire. Jean de Florette et Manon des sources en dvd. merci a vous.attend une réponse de vous.
+2,The final chapter of Jean de Florette,"Originally titled ""Manon des sources"", this movie is the conclusion to the store ""Jean de Florette"". It is done in French dialogue & English subtitles.The camera captures the beauty of the French countryside in all its splendour in this movie.Jeans' daughter Manon, has grown up and taken over the family farm, following the tragedy which occurs in the first installment.She seeks to extract revenge on those who have harmed her family.There are some amazing revelations in the movie, which will leave you shocked.A truly wonderful movie, well acted, directed and filmed.It is important to watch the first installment (JdF), before viewing this movie."
+2,a fabulous sequel,"As sad and tragic as ""Jean de Florette"" (which should be seen first) was, this is a delight, and one of Claude Berri's very best films. Emmanuelle Beart, looking like a wood nymph, is beautiful as Jean's daughter, bent on revenge, and Daniel Auteuil as the lovesick man who's past comes back to haunt him is terrific.Yves Montand is magnificent. This is one of his greatest performances, and shouldn't be missed. His scene with the blind woman is so memorable. I think about that scene often, and of how easy it is to make life changing mistakes by misunderstanding circumstances.The soundtrack by Jean-Claude Petit is lovely, using a theme from Verdi's ""La Forza del Destino"" as its main melody, and the cinematography superb. Best of all, the ending is perfection. Satisfying. A work of art completed."
+2,great finish,"Well done, a bit of a fairy tale ending whereby all the loose ends seem to be tied up, not as poetic as the first part, ""Jean de Florette"", but the surprises and the lessons about what makes life really worthwhile are still very powerful!"
+1,Manon censored!? You gotta be kidding.,"A note of caution regarding this great and classic film: do NOT buy the censored Korean import dvd under any circumstances. In an act of artistic mutilation, the pivotal and brief, chaste yet joyful nude dance scene featuring Manon is prudishly obscured. Rather than spend your time trying to figure out why Ugolin is crazed by what he sees (though we don't), find a copy of the uncensored, original MGM version or wait for Criterion to release it. BTW, my rating applies only to the Korean import, other versions (dvd or vhs) get five stars."
+1,Manon censored!? You gotta be kidding.,"I have only one thing to say about this great and classic film: do NOT buy the censored Korean import version under any circumstances. In this version, the pivotal, brief and completely chaste nude dance scene featuring Manon is obscured. Rather than spend your time trying to figure out why Ugolin is crazed by what he sees (but we don't), find a copy of the uncensored, original MGM version or wait for Criterion to release it."
+2,Good performances,"I bought this CD because it's one of the few complete recordings of the Suite In Modo Polonico. The sound quality is good, and the guitar tone is good as well. I thought the tempos of the Suite were a little fast, but otherwise, a nice CD reference of Tansman's work."
+2,A whimsical and humorous adventure with memorable characters,"I read this book as a child, and recently succeeded in finding it again (having forgotten the title.) Good Luck Arizona Man is the story of a white boy raised by Apaches, trying to discover the secrets of his own past and heritage while keeping his Apache identity. He goes on a search for the lost gold of the Apaches, which is tied up with his own mystery. Unfortunately, the mountains are filled with bizarre and dangerous white men also searching for the gold: and the Apache chief has sent men to ensure that the prophesy (he who finds the gold must die) comes trueThe book is humorous and whimsical, with many surprising plot twists. I doubt that the portrait of Apache life and customs is very accurate, but the white men are equally ridiculous. In any case, the characters (and their names--Head Toter, Tied-Up, Miss Utter Delight, Fantail and Poop, Old Wickiup, Missing Toe) are hilarious and unforgettable."
+1,Won't work in Dimage 7i,"Inserting this card in my new Minolta Dimage 7i (digital camera), I get an ""Unable to use card"" error. The card is evidently incompatible with the 7i. Others have had the same experience. See the digital camera forums.Check the compatibility chart at minoltausa.com before you buy!"
+1,Wouldn't recommended,"This card worked great in my Canon G3 digital camera for few months, and the 'CF Card Error' started happending (as some of the other reviewers have also experienced). I reformatted the disk few times and I'm still getting that error when I turn on my camera. Since it has a life time warranty on it, I'm RMA it back to SimpleTech."
+2,"Great Product, Wonderful Price","I got this at an excellent sale price, and I have never regretted it. I haven't had a single problem with the card, and I didn't have to reformat it for it to work with my Canon A40."
+1,Too much money for a medicore card,"The card isn't very good and stores pictures too slowly, especialy as you start to fill up the memory. Also SimpleTech's customer support isn't too good. Not one person could tell me what the 'Error Application' message meant when using the Simple Tech CompactFlash Card Reader to get pictures from the card.Stay away from this company."
+1,Speed IS actually an issue!,"I wonder if the guy from Chicago was on to something when he mentioned the possible lack of good QC with these guys?! My card didn't lock anything up, but it wasn't as responsive as two other brands that I currently use (I won't name them so as to not start a brand loyalty debate). I do believe that I won't try them again until I hit upon their ""good"" cards though."
+1,It's dead on the first day!,"I bought a Simpletech 256 Compactflash card two months ago. I opened the package and put it in my Nikon Coolpix 2500. I tried it by taking a couple of pictures. Suddenly, the card stopped working and my camera said CF card Error. :( That was only 10 minutes of using it. Then I tried it with a Canon G2...still did not work...had to return it..."
+1,Buyer Beware - Defective Cards!,"Purchased SimpleTech 256 MB CF card to supplement the meager 32MB CF card which came with my new Canon A80 Camera.After a dozen pictures taken with the SimpleTech card, started getting CF errors on the camera display.Reviewed the Canon owners manual for this error, and acted upon the recommendation to format the card. After reformatting the SimpleTech card, still receive CF Errors when using in the camera after 1 or 2 photos. I am returning the SimpleTech card through Amazon's wonderful return policy. I really do love this e-tailer!My ""meager"" Cannon 32MB card is chugging along just fine...."
+1,Compatibility issues - Be careful!,"...I bought this card thinking I could install it in my FujiFilm FinePix S2Pro and have no problems, but I got errors that could not be cleared by in-camera or Windows formatting of the media.I have never had a problem with CompactFlash before, and of the half dozen manufacturers I have, including Lexar, Sandisk, Nikon-branded, Fuji-branded and some Brand-x I picked up at Frys, all of them work in my S2Pro, whereas only one of the SimpleTech cards will.Better safe than sorry!"
+1,Is NOT compatible with Minolta DiMage 7i,"I purchased the 256 mb compactflash card to increase the number of photos I could take, however after inserting it into my Minolta Dimage 7i, it gives a message of ""Unable to use card"". I emailed Amazon with the results of my problem, and also asked if others had the same problem (they did not state there was any problem)and they promptly sent me another thinking I only had a bad compactflash. The SECOND one also gives the same message. I will be returning both. I have purchased another brand somewhere else and it works fine. So,If you own the Minolta Dimage 7i - save yourself some time and headaches in returning it - THIS WILL NOT WORK!"
+1,It does not work with Minolta 7i,"It works with SimpleTech STI-UCF100 Reader,but not with Minolta 7i. It says ""Unable to use card"".Formating does not help."
+1,I'm afraid it sucks.,"I saw the negative reviews and thought it must be user error or bad luck to blame, but I'm afraid it's all true. My brand new Simpletech card has gone mysteriously crazy, within 10 minutes of popping it in my Canon S230. I don't care what the explanation is, frankly-- card error is a scary thing to see. Magically, replacing my trusty (if allegedly slower) SanDisk cards rectifies all problems. I swear, I did nothing wrong-- it's idiot proof. This card is just wacky."
+2,a good memory,I got this card and I am completely satisfied with it. It has had no problems and I cannot remark on its speed as this is the first compactflash card i have had. I just cannot figure out how to get the rebate for it yet.
+2,It keeps working!,"The Simple Tech card worked from day 1, and still works 4 months later. Probably have taken close to 1000 shots on this card cumulatively.The same cannot be said for two other Viking Cards, one 512 MB, one 256 MB. Both worked in the beginning, then days later generated corrupt image files. (Go to Viking compact flash 512MB for my detailed review)By the way, I own a G3, and cannot tell meaningful difference in speed among Simple Tech, Viking, and the Lexar 12X I just received."
+2,Very fast!!,Simpletech's 256MB CF is very fast. I use it with my Canon camera and love it. It gives me quick transfer rates with high resolution. Same time and money and any headaches.
+1,defective,"After 6 months of very light use, this card decided to fatally crash while on an importaqnt trip, taking 100 or so important shots with it. Cannot afford to use this kind of quality again."
+1,Crapped out on me.,"Sure enough, I tried to get away cheap, and got bit in the you-know-where for it. Three months after buying it, the card is unusable. The lifetime guarantee? You need the original packaging and receipt. I suppose I can only really blame myself for not saving it all, but hey, it was a well reviewed $20 card, right? So now it's a holiday, with everyplace closed, and I have no flash card. You get what you pay for."
+1,Not for use with Canon Powershot,"It seems nice enough and it's cheap, but it is apparently incompatible with the Canon Powershot Digital Elphs. For use with those cameras, buy Sandisck instead. Seriously."
+2,Check out the SPEED! From a Digital Guru.,"I've read many reviews about Compact Flash card speed and a couple of them here on Amazon. I read one review that listed some very high speeds for other brands, above 8000 kb/s. I don't know where that data came from, but in independant photo review sites, this SimpleTech card screams. No other brand was faster. By the way, no brand has ever tested in Camera's that even came close to 8000 kb/s or above.Most CF cards test in at around 2000 Kb/s, some well known brands(SanDisk and Lexar) are at 800kb/s not 8000!!!! If you really want the truth, no card does well in Nikon's. They read at one bit, other cameras,Canon, Minolta etc read with 4 bits, are more advanced and produce superior results with both read and write speeds. The more advanced Camera's do make a difference. Check out independant reviews first, before you buy a camera or a card for your camera."
+1,CF Card Error with Canon G3 like some other reviews,"After a few uses, I got CF Card Error during a function at home with my Canon G3. Going to try if I can get a replacement. Even with that, I don't think I will be using this for any important events.When I buy a card next time, I have to read each and every review and see how many people with G3 got into trouble."
+1,Too slow? Fast enough? Unreliable is more like it!,"After reading some posts, I decided to see for myself how this card performed. I purchased two and put them to the test. I also like to use CF as a quick mini backup system using a usb reader. For reasons I can't explain, the first card would cause my whole system to pretty much freeze up. To double check if it was something else, I reproduced the problem 3 more times. I didn't think that would be likely but when I popped in my trusty Lexar, no prob!! So on to the second card. Guess what, no freezes, but the folks in the ""it's a slow card"" camp are right! Maybe the company just has a problem with their quality control division or maybe a bad batch got out or who knows? I just know I don't feel like saving a couple dollars is worth the headaches. Mine were returned. Good luck, though....."
+2,What a great experiment!,"The Brass Fantasy was a wonderful group that Lester Bowie led--kind of a late 20th century interpretation of the New Orleans brass band, but playing the music of the day. It's a real kick in the pants to hear some of the pop tunes as they are interpreted here. The tuba player rocks! Forget the oom-pah! My favorite is their interpretation of that jukebox favorite, Crazy. This is a great album for someone with a fairly open mind and a good sense of humor."
+2,A wonderful discovery,"Martínez Sobral's symphonic scenes Acuarelas Chapinas, is a real revelation. Magnificently orchestrated pieces, they have an immediate and direct impact. As much as Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain or Ives' Three Places in New England, they describe a place, in this case, a city in Latin America circa 1905. Ricardo Castillo's tone poem Xibalbá evoques a world of magic and legends of the Mayan world. This is music that important conductors should take into account to enlarge their repertoires, introducing names from the past that merit the best disclosure."
+1,Dragon Fire,I just could not read it; it was too violent and ugly. Perhaps it was just me but I couldn't get past the first chapter.
+1,basic grammer,"This book contained some useful information on the basic grammer of the english language, but was mediocore (at best) compared to the Yarber's previous book (reviewing basic grammer, also available on amazon.com)"
+1,oh shut up!,"I found this book so over the top it was absurd. In one chapter it actually states that most people who try pot don't feel any difference at all and wonder what all the fuss is about. Give me break. I'm not anti marijuana, but I do feel there is a time and place to use it. The author seems to shove her opinion down your throat that all the cares in the world would be solved if people were to stay stoned as much as possible. Of course the economy as we know it would collapse but we would be too stoned to care. I thought the book would give a more factual account of the pros and cons I was dissappointed that it turned out to be such a fairy tale."
+2,Perfect Fiction,"One Hundred Years of solitude is close to perfection as fiction can get. Challenging, epic, and stunningly beautiful writing. As worth the effort as any book you will ever read, it is a vast work to get completely lost in."
+1,"Beautiful Writing, Boring and Confusing Narrative","In this book many characters are parallel, mimicking thefutility of war and the cycle of meaningless brought onby wars. The characterization lacked depth but the writ-ing ha a beautiful quality of magical realism like inother books by Marquez. Again, Marquez's focus on pedo-philia was disconcerting.How can I like a writer so much yet dislike his book?The answer is that beautiful writing is not enough tocreate a good book. Their needs to be excellence inform and content. Marquez is excellent in form but heis very low in content. I found this book more confus-ing than any other book that I completed. If it hadnot been written by Marquez, I would not have finishedit."
+1,I don't understand all the hoopla surrounding this book.,"This book has been extoled over and over to me throughout the years. I tried it about 5 yrs ago and quit after 30 or so pages, but this time when my book group chose it, I was determined to try it again. After all I'm 5 years older. I read it slowly, tried not to analyze it too deeply and become immersed in the flow of the culture. About l00 pages into it, I thought this is really creative and interesting. Fifty pages later, I was bored with its redundancy of characters, names and magical events. It picked up again in the last 50 pages, but it NEVER did for me what so many of the previous readers exclaimed about. I was disappointed. This is one book that didn't live up to its hype."
+1,What's all the fuss about?I had to force myself to finish it,"This is just a warning to those of you who think you may have found a new, great author to read: forget it. I completely disagree that this is one of the best books of all time; the book was boring, and its characters were difficult to keep straight due to the author's annoying decision to name them all similarly."
+1,What's the fuss all about?,"I was cajoled into reading this ""required reading for all of humanity"" masterpiece. I had to fight to finish this novel - I thought that at the very least, it would be as magical as Allende's House of Spirits, but I was severely disappointed. Unlike everyone else (or so it seems everyone else), this book did not change my sensibilities. The best part of the book was the last 40 or so pages, which ALMOST, almost, made the other 400 pages worthwhile. I do not doubt Garcia Marquez' talent -- what I do believe is a lot was lost in the translation!"
+2,Over a hundred pages of wonderful solitude,"I read this book in my freshman year of college. I loved it. It has many characters that flow together. The story has a magical realism to it. Characters die and come back to life, people live for years on end. It follows the lives of a family that deals with wars, tragic love, and mysterious dealings. I thorougly enjoyed reading this book and I recommend it to anyone who wants to enter a magical world filled with vibrant characters taking on all sorts of political and social issues to heart and then bending them as far as they can go. Think Dali."
+2,For Lovers of Latin American Literature,"I was pleasantly surprised to find this on Oprah's list. I read this book in college and it was my first exposure to magic realism. Such imaginative narrative is hard to come by and who could forget such events as the discovery of a dead angel, the whole town suffering from insomnia, or the beautiful Remedios (one of many)ascending to heaven? Just as a sidenote I find one of the characters toward the end is disturbingly like Michael Jackson with his lifestyle of decadence and his penchant for the company of little boys. It's a book that is very sensual and colorful, I would love to see it transferred successfully to film. But this book is not for anyone. Just for those who love truly imaginative literature."
+1,Naptime,Horrible! Boring and could not keep my interest. I stopped reading after the first 3 chapters because sleep kept invading my read time.
+1,Disappointing - this is not the Colombia I have found,"This book was highly recommended by a number of people who knew I was going to visit Colombia. They said it would explain the culture and tell the story of Colombia. After visiting Colombia and immersing myself in the culture and history of this incredible country, I do not see the fit. Colombia is a country with energy, action and forward momentum rather than a sleepy melancholy society chasing its tail."
+1,Middle of the Road,"My experience with 100 Years of Solitude has been that people either love it or they absolutely hate it, but I'm apathetic about it. I had to read it for a world cultures class in college and not even the teacher could tell us how it was relevant to what the class was about. The repetition of the men's names makes for a very confusing story line, and the son that was born with a tail? Weird, to say the least. But apparently this book inspires a lot of people judging by the previous reviews. I would suggest that you read it if for no other reason than to form your own opinion about it."
+1,pointless,"I enjoyed the first hundred pages or so. The symbolism was very intriguing, but after a while it was just confusing with too many characters and a meandering plot. I could not stay awake long enough to finish it."
+1,Over rated and too politically correct,"I wonder if only the good reviews get notice or do the people who don't care for it much take the time to comment on it. Not worth the effort,couldn't finish it."
+1,Confusion. Intrepidation. Asphyxiation.,"In what appears to be a stab at Western values this Prize winning author has created a confusing mess.Many people take this book and wade through it seeking some sort of enlightenment from such a prestigious work (Nobel Prize 1982). When, in reality, this book is a sophomoric slap at US and Western European anti-communist policies of the Cold War.I am not saying the Western policies were sound, but I will say that communism and the system it supported have been proven to be morally bankrupt and fiscally unsound. Perhaps the politics of the time pushed the Nobel Committee into giving an award that could have been given elsewhere."
+1,Huh?,"What is the point of this book? It doesn't have one, in my opinion. The author himself said that the reason for writing it was that he wanted to write a book about incest! I really do not enjoy graphic descriptions of this incest, either. I would not reccommend it to anyone, in fact, I tell others NOT to read it. I wouldn't have read past the tenth page if I hadn't been required to for my English class."
+2,A timeless classic,"The One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most interesting novel I have ever read. First it starts with a married couple who are counsins, afraid that they will have a child with a pig tail, a myth about what happens when you marry close relations. This novel has the most confusing set of characters with the same name carried on from generation to generation. And this novel has some of the most interesting events that you will ever read. As you read this novel, you can actually see each charactrer falling into their life of solitude, one by one.This novel is very good, and I highly recommend it."
+1,The worst book ever,"When reading is a chore and makes absolutely no sense at all, what is the point? I could not have made it through this book at all without the family tree in the front since so many of the characters have the same or similar names. I read on and on thinking it was going to all start making some sense or there would be a big ending, but in the end I put it down and felt like it was a huge waste of my valuable reading time. I re-sold the book as fast as I could unload it. It is really interesting and amazing to me how so many people love this book....I'm a reader in general but this one I just don't quite grasp. It is a nightmare of a read."
+1,Maybe I just don't get it,"Not sure why this book has been so raved about. When I bought it, the book store clerk told me it was his ""favorite book ever"". That's quite an endorsement.I found it to be really uninteresting. It's almost all exposition, with little dialogue. The characters may be ""memorable"", but only because they're ""boring"". None of them have any personality (although one is well-endowed, which is nice) and is the author just *trying* to be difficult when he gives them all such similar names?This book felt like the authors parents told him lots of stories and fables when he was growing up, and he tried to cram them all into one long stream on consciousness tale. I abandoned it half-way through."
+1,Started out good..,"I read this book before it became an Oprah pick- and was almost appalled that she had chosen it as something she deemed worthy for others to spend their precious time reading! It started out good to me, I didn't mind the magic realism. I actually thought it was quite charming. But after awhile it seemed that the story just went on, and on, and on... with no real end in sight. Most of the book just seemed kind of like page fillers to me,with no real significance to the story. I was ready to put the book down before I got even half way through, but forced myself to trudge through it to the bitter end. As far as recommendations go, I would recommend passing on this book- or at least borrowing it from a devoted Oprah book club reader. Don't spend your money on it."
+1,Yawn.,Characters aren't interesting. The story is not compelling. The plot is not engaging. No mystery of any kind. Just dull. Much ado ... why?
+2,One hundred years of solitude,I received confirmation that the book had been shipped and it arrived as confirmed. The book was in great shape and the price was exceptional.
+1,I hated this book,"This book was a total waste of time. I kept thinking that it was going to lead somewhere or reveal something, but it never did- it just kept repeating names until I had no idea and no longer cared who was who and rambled on to an unfulfilling end."
+1,Disappointment,"I read this book after it was recommended by Oprah as being considered ""perhaps the best book ever written""! What a disappointment... I slogged my way through it, thinking ""it must get better if it's the best book ever written""... but alas, no, it didn't.I am a voracious reader, and read fro 2-5 books a week. I noticed Amazon recommended ""if you like this, you'll like Catch 22"". I loved Catch 22! I HATED this book! What am I missing here?"
+1,"Magical, mystical piece of tripe","I read (well, not really...I got to page 100 and felt like I'd read it three times already) this book over ten years ago and I still rank it as the worse piece of tripe that I ever had the misfortune to come across. But I'm biased. Like most Latins, I think the whole ""magical and mysterious"" cloak with which Latin literature is viewed abroad is unfortunate, but ultimately it's that kind of rubbish that sells."
+1,Not for everyone,"I will not critize this book too heavily, as apparently it is a classic and many people find it delightful. However, I found the book extremely hard to follow, and without any identifyable plot line. Yes, it is interesting to see how a city can develop over 100 years of time, but all the characters kept dying off, and I found myself not being bothered by it, as nothing made me connect with them through the book. I really just did not find the book enjoyable enough to continue past 2/3rds the way in to it ."
+1,Glad to be done with this one,"I pride myself on finishing every book I begin reading, but this novel severely tested my perseverance. I kept waiting for the story to generate even a spark of interest but it just never happened for me. Admittedly Marquez is a gifted writer and for this reason I was tempted to award the book 2 stars, but if I had to sum up the book in one word it would be PAINFUL, thus the single star. I've read a number of 'classics' which were difficult reads, but there were usually rewards for the effort. I can't say the same for this book."
+1,Absolutely Awful,"I was very excited to read this book, and plunged right in when it arrived. As I continued to read, waiting for the plot to kick in, or for something to persuade me to keep reading, I realized the moment would never come. This book represents some of the worst writing I have ever encountered, and it seemed like Marquez was trying too hard to sound poetic. Oh, and after hanging on to witness the full plot, I discovered that there really isn't one. I would not recommend this book to anyone because it is a complete waste of time-- so don't be fooled by people who claim this book is beautiful, like I did. It's anything but."
+1,100 years of tortured reading,I am an avid reader and always have been pleased with Oprah's picks. This book however was painful to get through and I was so disappointed that I finally put it away for good. This is the first book I can honestly say I have never finished nor would ever like to. I have read other books by Gabriel Garcia Marquez but I certainly do not see this one as his best work! What a sleeper!
+1,The author put one over on us...,"10,000 ideas thrown up in the air and landed randomly on pages.Characters not even likeable except for Ursula. Too muchridiculous stuff making story unbelievable. The author reallyhas put one over on the public; I could have written a betterbook!"
+1,Most overrated book of the century,So if nobody understands what the heck the author is trying to say means that the book rates five stars? I think not.
+2,A mirage of life,"One Hunderd Years of Solitude left me disturbed.From the happy tale of two young lovers, who carveout a new village for themselves, to the incestousaccount of the last descendants of the family,the book has the power to unnerve the reader. Thestory rambles, so that you feel that time issuspended in Mocando. And yet as charactersgrow older, you notice that time is in fact movingin a circle. The same members of the family are reborn in theArcadia family, reincarnated as the 100 years passby. The forces compelling them to act as theydo, attract and repel you at the same time. Youtry and understand the events and thecharacters, but sheer incredulity and awe asthe story unfolds, leaves you stupefied. I amnot sure I love the book like I do ""Jane Eyre""or admire it like I do ""War and Peace"".But I am powerfully attracted by it, and I'd like toread it again - if only to marvel at a magicalfamily, banished to one hunderd years of solitude.<BR"
+2,amzing and intellectually enriching,"the book talks about passion, war, defeat and glory, family dramas and political upheaval. the book is touching and a good reading for understanding latin america and its people. praise for garcia marquez for such a landmark novel."
+2,I am in love with Gabriel Garcia Marquez...,"A truly, life-changing experience. Magic realism, cyclical time, who could ask for anything more? Thank you, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, for giving me this treasure and creating a cultural mythos for all of us."
+2,a major classic,i felt i had to put my two cents in. I read this book several years ago and still remember the magical way the story unfolded. Do Not Miss Out. You will long remember a place and people who existed in Gabe's wonderful imagination. The book is a rare gift of words.
+2,One of the greatest novels!,"Maybe G.G. Marquez's style is a little bit confusing. Nonetheless, this novel is a lot less confusing in style than, let's say The Autumn of the Patriarch by the same writer or ""Christ versus Arizona"" by Camilo Jose Cela. Indeed, it's easy to get tangled in so many Jose Arcadios and Aurelianos, but this is really a great story. His finesse, the metaphors and symbols he uses, the images the paints, all those lonely souls that inhabit this book, even the absurd that is to be found in this book, all of them combine together and form something really great. Something that is worth your time."
+2,A complete literacy masterpiece!,A complete literacy masterpiece! I had been meaning to read 100 years of solitude for over 7 years but never found the time to do so until now and the book did not disappoint! Gabriel Garcia Marquez painted a whole society with his beautiful breathtaking descriptions of the town Mocondo. I loved the characters from the Buendia family and other fond myself laughing and other times pausing to contemplate his points on life through the actions of some of the characters. There is a little of everything for everyone in this book! Highly recommended!
+2,A Sea of Latino Enchantment,"I have read this extraordinary book in Rabassa's excellent translation...and now wil read it in Spanish to compare....like many others, the book took several attempts on my part to make it through...but once I did, I was drawn into a world that seemed to breathe outside of town and yet not so far from our reality...here the world is seen with eyes outside of linear time. beholding things such as ice for the first time.. you will find even eferences to the Ascension with Remedios the Beauty rising upward lost beyond the reaches of the birds of memory...or the plague of insomnia, with forgetfulness and reality slipping away with the meaning of words...here you will find passions celebrated among butterflies and scorpions...it is epic, full of revolutions, passions, discoveries, magic, all flowing from the banana town whose solitude was to be wiped by the winds...."
+2,Takers and Leavers a Continuum,Marquez transfers you through the words and thoughts of the Buendia family of the development of a primal foraging community to a community self involved in taking and developing a new world order with man at the center.
+2,Fantastical history of a common clan,"This surrealistic excursion, told matter of factly in a style reminiscient of James Joyce, traces the life of several generations of the Buendia family, ordinary folks living ordinary lives in a small Colombian town who accidentally become witnesses to such monumental events as civil war, plagues, social oppresion while cherishing passionate encounters and obsessive fixations on obscure activities. Only in the final pages does it become clear that all which has transpired over the generations was foretold as the rise and fall of the Buendia family by the mystical gypsy Maquiliades. I suspect this literary masterpiece is more impressive in its original Spanish version, but its constant surprises and matter of fact style compel the reader's attention."
+1,Not impressed,"I am sorry to say that I gave up on the book. I tried and even read some very intellectually capable folks reviews to see if I was missing something. I came to the conclusion that an individual who rarely reads fiction and who is an engineer by training could probably never ""get"" something like this book. It almost seems that the technique of the writer fascinates many of the readers perhaps more than the substance. The magical realism style is too much for me. I regret I could not finish Nobel prize winning author or not- maybe at some future date I will go back and try again. Sorry ----"
+2,Don't give up too soon.,"This book defeats a lot of people which is a shame because it is truly deserving of all its praise. It took me awhile, in fact several years to get going on it. The first couple of tries I was like what huh? I don't get it. Finally it made sense to me and I've now read it several times and will read it many more. So If you are having trouble getting going on this book try again and again and eventually you will get it, it will be worth it when that happens."
+2,In its own class....,"I just finished reading ""100 Years of Solitude"". I really enjoyed it, tho it took me 3 weeks to read it. Everytime I opened it back up to continue where I was I felt like I was stepping back into Macondo. There's no place like it nor is there a family like the Buendia's either. The story and the words used by Marquez are so deep in meaning and a sentence can mean so many things. I loved it and I love the twists and turns the family goes thru like any family. However, I knew what was going to happen in the end, which was really kinda ironic and funny. You have to read to find out."
+2,Fascinating but confusing,"One Hundred Years of Solitude chronicles 100 years of a family (of Buendia) and a village (city) that the ""first of the family line"" founded. The prose is lyrical and flows as smoothly as a river. That is, sometimes there are rapids and other times calm. The genre is magical realism, and it is fascinating watching the magic evolve with the family and village. After finishing this book, I'm not 100% certain what Marquez meant by it, though. It has anti-war and anti-oppressive-regime themes, but there's something more that I haven't quite put my finger on yet. I may need to re-read it after letting it settle for a while."
+2,Not for the impatient or inattentive,"I bought this book despite the few negative reviews I read about it and was glad that I read it!Sure, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, and previous reviews were right about it not being a book everyone will necessarily like, but if you have patience and a good memory, you will enjoy this book!Yes, it gets confusing because the same names get used throughout the whole book for different generations in the family, but it all ties in to the overall story, which, I thought, only made the story better. You don't see many books like this one, so it's definitely worth a try =)."
+2,Perfect,"This is the definition of literature. Years from now, when this age in art history is named Magic Realism or something like that, this book will be its definition. I dare a serious, mature reader to pick this book up and not at least admire the writing. And the ending is something else altogether. Garcia-Marquez leaves the reader to ponder it. I promise that if you pick it up, finish it, and think about it, you will realize that it has the most wonderful, important, and intelligent endings ever written. The realization of it for the reader is almost overpowering. I'm only 17, and I know I will read this book many more times in my life. A MASTERPIECE."
+2,Allegorical Fiction At Its Finest,"The book tells of the fascinating rise and fall of the Buendia family. It is not really all that long, never dull, and clearer than the most transparent crystal (although, taken at a deeper level, the book offers much more than what appears on the surface). In many respects, the book tells of the rise of, and predicts the fall of, humankind. In this sense, it is allegorical fiction at its finest. Along the way, it tells a cornucopia of stories about love, war, peace, remembrance, time, joy, pain, and many other emotions beyond description in this small amount of space."
+2,Written with the intent to CAPTIVATE !!,"One of the few books of AP English that I actually finished, this book held me spellbound. It created that thirst that took over 400 pages to satisfy.desc I've read the reviews of others on this site, and most either loved it or hated it. (Which is the usual responce when a book this amazing is written.) The slow, destined, circular descent of the Buendia family promoted the view that time does not travel in a straight line, but twists and turns and repeats itself. The family represents mankind (i think), and many of the occurences and metaphors of the story remind the reader of historical and psychological truths. And the little tidbits of ""whaat!"" kept the book light-hearted and fun to read, as all 400 page books should be. Those who didnt like it probably mis-directed their attention, avoided the depth but critiqued the purposely shallow ends of the book. In conclusion, a beautiful read, definitly should be required reading for all of humanity!"
+2,Opens up worlds,"Unfortunately for Marquez, this is the title that is most loved. He has expressed a preference for 'The Autumn of the Patriarch'. But for the rest of us '100 Years' opens up worlds, opens up minds and opens up literature. If you haven't read it you are missing a dazzling milestone in 20th Century literature."
+2,The great(est) American novel.,"If you consider America the landmass on both sides of the equator betwixt the Atlantic and Pacific -- then American literature is truly enriched by everything that's written between Baffin Island and Cape Horn. As a young student in high school in American lit we read Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, Fitzgerald -- great reading to be sure -- but only one slice of the expansive American experience. It wasn't until college and when I read Garcia Marquez's 100 Years -- that the American novel took on a new and wonderful meaning. A work vibrant and unique, with undertones of the old world, but one still wholly and distinctly a creation of this side of the world. 100 Years is as impressive as Moby Dick, Gatsby, Huck Finn -- and a novel of uncommon beauty, vision, and style"
+2,A Fantastic Story,"100 Years of Solitude is an amazing story where reality and fantasy meet in the lives of the Buendias. Throughout the history of this one family, it is hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction. The best comparison would be to ""Big Fish"" in which the stories are tall-tales, but yet not without fact. All in all, I recommend this book to everyone."
+2,One Hundred Years of Solitude,"An amazingly beautiful lyrical book which carefully weaves magicical realism into the intricate account of 100 years of a family, each character unique, complex and endearing. Every sentence reads like poetry and soon you are entranced, finding yourself drifting dazily into the town of Macondo, and imagining hanging your cot with the rest of the Buendia family. I have read this book three times, and notice new glimpses of Marquez's genius each time. And if the lyrical passages and poetic descriptions aren't enough, there is lots of sex, war, jealousy, violence, passion and love. Only the brilliance of Marquez could combine all of this into one book. And most delightful of all, the images linger long after the last page has been read."
+2,A masterpiece,"My favorite Garcia-Marquez title, and one of my favorite booksever. What a treat this book was to read. I remembergetting to the ending, and about 10 pages from the finishstarting to cry uncontrollably, and not stopping until longafter the book was done. A true work of beauty."
+2,"Simple: If you are patient enough to finish it, you will like it","But if you give up before, it will not make sense to you and excuses will start to appear. This book is hard work, but only hard work yields great rewards.Best book in Latin American history and one of the 5 best books in human history."
+2,One Hundre Years of Solitude,"It is a wonderful journey where the author takes you back and forward in a smooth way through the live in Macondo the little town in the middle of nowhere.It may takes you a while to understad I read the book 3 times the first time I had it and so far I read it 8 times in my lifetime and it never stops to excite me.You want to forget your problems, travel to Macondo and learn about making gold and many other things! discover another world."
+2,AMAZING book,"There is very little that I can say that hasn't already been said. In short, this is the greatest book that I have ever read. It changed my life. It comes, as you might guess, VERY highly recommended."
+1,lesson in depravity of man,"As I opened this book, I thought to myself ""Wow! This seems like a great story!"" I found myself growing more depressed and disgusted with every page. Although the style and Marquez' technique are unquestionably wonderful, the overlaying themes of lust, lack of self-control, and immorality outweighed the good. The goal of nearly very character's life is the same; to please him or herself. Very few characters are in the least bit caring of self-sacrificing. The only way I could reconcile myself to reading this disapointing work was the fact that it is a lesson in man's depravity. I realized that every person, without God's intervention, is just as bad or worse than Marquez' perverse characters. The book is not without its high points- I loved the ending, the mystery of the Segundo twins, and Ursula's strength. There are some passages where the language is incredible. Marquez is a mastery of imagery! I only wish that there had been more positive images to remember...."
+1,Zzzz ...,"One hundred years of characters and you won't care about one. This novel is overloaded with characters, but I didn't feel much of anything for any of them. It lacks focus, and failed to make me care about anything that happened in the story."
+1,Very boring and confusing.,"I bought this book based on a firend's advice, who claimed that it was the best book he had ever read. Well, the first page was very interesting and captivating, and then I started suffering through the rest. A never ending, boring, slow, and confusing book. It took me almost a year to finish it and I suffred through every page. What is all the fuss? I didn't find it intelectually challenging, entertaining, or fun to raed. It was just boring and confusing, pure and simple."
+1,Classic?,"I'll come clean first. I stopped reading after 100 pages. A lot happens in this book, with deaths and spirits and insomnia and marriages, and it's all fairly easy enough to figure out what's going on. Yet, nothing happens. So much plot takes place that the characterization suffers. I simply didn't care what happened to the characters, or anyone in the town. If a bomb had levelled Macondo, I would have simply flipped to the next page to see what happened next, not to read on about the characters. If you're interested in a classic worthy of its praise, where characterization is king, do yourself a favor and pick up Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner. You'll work to read, but your mind and soul will be enriched. Faulkner's novels are like movies you watch in slow motion to get every nuance. Marquez, on the other hand, is like a movie you watch in fast forward. You get the plot and action, but when all is said and done, nothing sticks in your mind that is worthy of the space it occupies."
+1,100 Years of Absolute Torture!,"This book is long, dull, boring and confusing. It lacks the passion that makes Love in The Time of Cholera so beautiful. It make ""Tess of the D'Urburvilles"" look like a fast-paced romp. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone"
+1,A skilled rapist,"The acrid smell of sweat, dung and animals, coupled with the stifling heat, permeates the village of Macondo, where the novel takes place. Incest, murder, and suicide are everyday happenings, especially the first. Marquez pushes a dizzying and horrifying picture of the human condition, which left me feeling as if I had been raped. My options here seem to be either to dismiss Marquez as an extraordinarily skilful madman or to go mad myself. I choose the former. An ugly novel, not the less ugly for the undeniable talent with which it is executed. I do not recommend it."
+1,"All tell, no show","I read literary fiction, ""smart"" books, and could deconstruct an eggplant if I needed to. And this book is a chore to read.It is all tell and no show. One long narrative.But that is not what I consider to be the source of the problem. Here's what is: the book is not compelling.Many people assume a book that has won prestigious awards must be great, but awards can spread like a virus, wiping out independent judgement along the way.I just finished reading Cities of the Plain by Cormac McCarthy. It is smart and beautiful and compelling and much more worthy of your reading time."
+1,Not a fun read,"I can see this is an unpopular but not unique opinion, but this is one of the very few books I've stopped reading halfway through. And I have no intention of ever finishing it. Despite the fact that I horde books, I gave this one away.While the prose was beautiful, the story tended toward the dull and was difficult to follow. The fact that there were only a handful of names reused by dozens of characters did not help much. Most of the characters were unlikable and hard to relate to. After awhile I decided I just didn't care anymore.Is this book a masterpiece? Perhaps it is, but that doesn't mean it's a good read."
+2,One of my best reads,"A hundred years of solitud depicts a bygone era of South America. The uniqueness of this book is the portrayal of ""small town Latin America"". This is a book you should read in Spanish, something is always lost in translation. The frame of mind of Latin America is well described and trasnports the reader into a world, that has been later explored by other Latin American authors.His writing style is widespread and well known worldwide.His ""Novel Prize"" in literature was well deserved."
+2,A Very Important Novel,"One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read ( and I have read thousands).Marquez is a giant. His skill is like that of a mythical creature, like a Phoenix combined with a hundred great authors.The pure fact that this book was written by one man is amazing. I don't want to say anything about the story. If you care about great literature, do not let life pass by without reading Marquez' masterpiece."
+1,100 years of slow reading,"This highly overrated book indicates the havoc that overweight talk show hosts can wreak upon the literary world. Garcia's most juvenile and frustrating book is now being yammered about by book clubs the world over who suddenly think they know about South American authors.The book is overly long and repetitive; themes are repeated ad nauseum. Characters (some of whom have the same name) are one dimensional and unbelievable. By the time you reach the halfway point in the book you are praying for something different to happen. Then Garcia introduces a new character, has him act just like all the others, and die within 3 pages. It's amazing how quickly he mows down his creations, as if he is as tired of them as I was.In the end there are no surprises, and you feel exhausted from the repetition. Underwhelming, and nowhere near as good as ""Love in the Time of Cholera"".Give it a miss and try ""Blindness"" instead."
+1,big disappointment,"I bought this book four years ago and finally forced myself to read it from cover to cover. I can't believe all the ""5 star"" reviews people are giving it. This book was one big disappointment and has been exiled to the bottom shelf in my collection. The characters are meaningless, the text is scattered and awkward. Perhaps something was lost in translation, who knows. I've never been one to give up on a book but I considered it many times with this one."
+1,one hundred years of futility,"This book is pernicious. LIfe is predetermined, plotless, circular and meaningless. Why bother to write a book at all, if in the end, this is the grand message. How sadistic."
+1,At page 250 I'm still struggling and am an avid reader!,"I read constantly and although I've only read a few books that I feel warrant 5 stars, I am amazed that this best seller IS a best seller. Most of the characters have the same or very similar names. The family tree at the beginning of the book is no help since the men seem to sleep with the same women. If you want to read a latin magic themed book read Blindness. This book is difficult to get through, but has an absolutely amazing premise and once I got used to the narrative style, I couldn't put it down."
+1,100 years of boreitude,"I can count on one hand the number of books in my life that I have been unable to finish. I am oftimes mocked for my reading, the rate at which I devour books being astronomical, but I could not drag my weary brain kicking and screaming through more than a few dozen pages of this book.I love a good fantasy novel, or anything that gives you a sense of the magical, but I could not find anything interesting in the random and inexplicable bizarre occurrences in this book. Mix that with the dry, long winded prose and I find myself doing something I have NEVER done; sitting with a book in my hands, looking around the room for something else to do."
+1,"Confusing, Long and Boring","Was this story lost in translation? I almost gave up on this book half a dozen times, but kept on reading thinking it could only get better. Boy was I wrong!The dozens of characters blur together in an entanglement of crooked, incestuous limbs on a family tree. Even the family chart (yes, a chart) provided at the beginning of the book wasn't enough to keep the members of the Buendia family straight. Look elsewhere!"
+1,I wanted to stab my eyes out...,"This novel was painful for me to finish. I'm sad that I devoted so many hours of my life to reading this book...hours I will never get back.It is a ""preferred book"" for my son's 10th grade AP Language class...I read it and told him to stay far, far away from it. I found it BEYOND tedious.What's wrong with me? Why does everyone love this novel and I found it so annoying?Sign me ~BEWILDERED"
+1,Gave Up On It,"found this a very weird book,just couldn't get going with it..maybe it was the translation..I might try again soon"
+1,Disappointed,"I expected much more from this book. It started out interesting enough but, seemed to drag on and on. In the end it was depressing and a little confusing. I like a fiction book to be entertaining and thought provoking; with a point, I did not at all enjoy this book."
+2,So many Buendias,"This book was everything it is billed to be. I picked it up as a ""classic to read over the summer"". This is one of the better choices I've made in this annual quest. Although I must admit to getting very lost at times trying to keep all of the Jose's, Ursula's and others straight. I often found myself re-reading chapters to figure out exactly who was involved! That said, the re-reading was not unpleasant, as it can often be when you get lost.This is a book that you should add to your ""things to read to remain well-rounded"" list (just make sure you have plenty of time - this is not a quick read.)"
+2,It`s hard to read it but u will be amazed by it,It was the first great book i`ve read and i must admitt it took me a while( i was 16 then)but this book is great.It`s just perfect.i love GGM and his style.He just manges to express feelings so easily and everything in this book seems perfectly beliveable even if some things are magical and don`t get in connection with reality.This book is hard to review.One must read it to understand it.It`s just that one cannot resume this book here.This book must be experienced.
+2,The World Repeating Itself...,"The Story of Macondo and the Buendia family. What a wonderful story full of imagination, sorrow, laughter, solitude, and reality in the same time. How the wars changed the mentality of people, change their behavior, traditions, and it makes them lose the respect for any human relation. How the founded city went from being the most simple, and peaceful place, to this horrifying, deserted city that the technologies ran through it, and its own people stopped caring about what's best for it.How being solitary was the response to many answers, how the Buendia men acted to their defeats, to their pleasures, and how far did they go in order to explore what was out there.The story could be slow at times, but the end has its own unique twist that shows how important history is, and how sad it is when we waste time not doing what we always dreamt of.Such a classic worth reading by Marquez, what dreams, deaths, madness, war, and what pressure has this life on us."
+1,GET YOUR SLEEPING BAGS READY!,"CUZ THIS BOOK IS A ""SNOOZE FEST!""ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE IS RIGHT CUZ THAT'S HOW MUCH TIME YOU'LL NEED IF YOU EVER WANNA FINISH THIS!I HIGHLY DOUBT OPRAH MADE IT PAST CHAPTER ONE.ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"
+2,Magical Realism at its best,"I guess that is where this book is usually categorized in. Apparently, Gabriel Garcia Marquez popularized the genre. I loved the book and would put it in the top five of my list. There are people who I've talked to that thinks it was confusing or complicated. That was not the case for me. It's true that there were many characters (and it does not help that a lot of them are named similarly). But, I think each of them is distinct and was developed very well. The book is not about the town of Macondo...it's about the people who lived there. And, you will be able to relate to the book because of its very human characters set in an environment that is often very real but occasionally eerily surreal. That's magical realism for you."
+2,Among My Most Common Recommendations,"As an author with my debut novel in its initial release and an educator in an impoverished border-area high school with a student population usually 99% Latino, I can safely say that Gabriel Garcia Marquez's ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE is among the most common book recommendations I make to my most gifted students. ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE rests near the top of last century's literary works. It is the perfect example of magical realism, and it practically introduced Latin American literature to the world scene. This book is tops. If you haven't read it, do!"
+1,A Qualifier,"There appears to be a good many who support this book, but none that actually ilustrates explicitly its hidden gem or genius, if there is indeed any. personally i don't see why it's so fantastic. the suspension of fixed parameters and a ""realistic"" framework in general seems to be an easy way to avoid the more prosaic elements and ensuing entanglements in life, and may also be construed as a rather cheap method to beguile readers into a seeming style and artistry."
+2,Not for chickens,"This book is not for those who only loved the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. No, this one's for the strong individual. If you have trouble living outside the block - don't touch this one. This one will take you through a journey, with a family through a period of hundred years. The characters are real,raw,blooded,bold,beautiful-people as they should've been before the great civilizations marred our brains with less significant worries. This one is a fantasy with characters you're only dreamed of , if ever. I would recommend it to those who have done a great deal of reading already and not someone checking out on some classics."
+2,An exceptional book; Beautiful!,"There is so much about this book to comment on that it is better for me to keep my comments simple. Yes, it is a difficult book to read and many times I felt myself very confused over who was who and about what was going on. I suppose if you are someone who doesn't want a challenge and you want things very clear and uncomplicated, then this book may not be for you. However, the magical realism does not take away from the absolute beauty and emotion of this book. After reading the book I was in awe of how anyone's writing could be so complicated and so beautiful! I honestly think it is one of the best books ever written and I have read a ton of books! I recently purchased Marquez's newest book (I believe it is his autobiography?) and cannot wait to read it."
+2,I can't think of a good title at all,"The negative reviewers here seem, more or less, to want this book to move faster, or get to some kind of specific point, and are upset that it doesn't. So I'll make this suggestion, if you are reading to get to the end of a book, don't read this book; you won't deserve it. Read a Michael Chrichton book or something. On the other hand, if you are willing to be swept into an epic story that is written (and translated) with style and grace, plotted with a mature sense of wonder, and will make you weep, laugh, and seethe with anger, then read this one.No matter how many times I reach the last page of this book, I never feel like I've ""finished"" it. it always pulls me right back into it."
+1,Enough is Enough,"Just recently, I decided to give this book a second chance. Like other reviewers here, I hardly ever give up on a book. But about 30 pages into the SECOND attempt, I am feeling exhausted. All of the bright and shiny books on my bookshelves have never looked so good at this point. So I came here, read the reviews and feel better. I think I can put this book away and be at peace with not appreciating it. I will say, some of the words Marquez uses- his descriptions, seem to have been created especially for the world that exists within this book. But is the trip worth it? I have decided that it is not. Thank you all for helping me be at peace with NOT completing this novel."
+1,Nobel Prize?,So if the Nobel Prize is for the author's body of work then again it does not say much about his work because his most famous work (100 years of solitude) is CRAP (that's in capital letters). If this is his best work and most famous work and it is a labor to read then his other works must be capital punishment!!!Much like the best book of the century by James Joyce - Ulysses.Again another book to be placed in Solitary Confinement!!!
+1,Pretty stupid,"Starts off good, but after about 200 pages, it gets pretty stupid. Lots of repetition, and very trite. Totally unbelievable too; some of the stuff that happened in this book would NEVER happen in real life, such as a girl floating up into the sky, or people living into their 120s. Ant the book didn't even have any pictures!!! OMG!!! Check out the General and his Labrynth if you want to read something good by Garcia Marquez (or ""Call of the Wild"" by Jack London, perhaps the best book ever)."
+1,pointless,This is one of the hardest to read most pointless books I have ever had the misfortune of trying to read.
+2,Must read for everyone,"It took me until I was 21 years old until I finally read this novel. It was well worth it, and I have read it again since then. It is a little hard to read, but it is a classic. I suggest that you use the family tree in the front of the book. It is nearly impossible to keep track of all the characters. It may take you a little while to become completely imersed in the story, it starts out a little slow. But, it will be well worth it to keep going."
+2,"Still reading, but definitely a keeper","This is a classic that I've heard so much about. I enjoy a good fiction novel and thus far, am liking this book."
+2,One of my Favorite Books of All Time.,"If you're truly looking for a book to ""get lost"" in, this is it. This particular edition is completely fine, no better or worse than any other, but honestly - it's all about the book itself. It's one of those stories you can read a dozen times, and still enjoy, and find something new in."
+2,An Absolute Good,"I stumbled upon this book quite by accident and without meaning to, rediscovered the world around me. That's what truly great literature can do; transcend its status and color a person's view of the world like some life changing event, a birth or a death.Clearly I have personal feelings towards this book, but, to put it simply, this is the novel that made me love literature. In the past I appreciated good writing. I had my degree in English, was prepared to throw down over Moby Dick as needed, but I never loved literature until I discovered the Buendia's and Macondo.What I had been missing was what so many modern writers fail to get across-the mystery of life. Garcia-Marquez solves no riddles and answers no questions. In fact, he doesn't really ask any questions. That's not why he writes. On the contrary, Garcia-Marquez is just a simple storyteller, plying his trade, lolling around in the melodrama of life."
+2,Magical Blend,"Gabriel Garcia Marquez weaves a story of a hundred years of love, lust, tumult and downfall in this chronicle of the rise and fall of the Buendia family and the settlement of Macondo. His lyrical prose makes family curses, fortune-tellers, magic carpets and levitation as real and alive as civil wars, passionate and reckless men and women, and banana company plantations. Foolhardy and powerful men, their wives, and mistresses match the tempestousness of the times as they contribute to the fated doom of the family. Marquez creates an atmosphere of languid fatality where old men and women do and undo their chores in an unending spiral till death relives them from their solitude.The translation by Gregory Rabassa preserves the musical qualities of the original langugage.Certainly among the finest novels of the 20th Century."
+2,Oprahs may be the devil...,"But dont let that stop you from reading this book. This is the a must read for everyone. As I finished the last page of this book, I flipped it over and started it again. Mr. Marquez takes literature to a new level. This book is seriously clowning on a lot of other recommended and required books throughout history. To not read this book, is to not ever truly experience a great story. Whatever sad excuse for a book you are reading put it down and pick this up. You will never forgive yourself if you dont."
+2,Thank goodness...,"... that Oprah chose this book for her Book Club. Because, you know, that Nobel Prize endorsement is just so overdone. (Does anyone know if she has reviewed the Bible yet? the Torah, perhaps?)As a fan of 'stream of consciousness' (or to quote a fellow poster, ""rambling'), I actually enjoyed GGM's style. It was a struggle at times, though. But I would recommend it to anyone wanting to expand their streams of consciousness. I suppose if anything positive may be said about the Oprah Book Club, it's that it at least encourages people to read GGM's work."
+2,Some of the best writing ever,"I wish I were more proficient in Spanish so as to be able to read this novel as GGM put it to paper. I can't even begin to compare the prose, the images invoked, to any other writer I've been exposed to; they just don't compare to Marquez. I'm reading it for the 4th or 5th time and can't put it down. The words just seamlessly fall into place in snyc with my thoughts and imagination. That part of this novel is a wonderous experience. As to the content, the Buendias are a family I've become familiar with and increasingly revolted by. Behind all of Marquez's dense fog of magical prose is the sick reality of this family. I understand the intent, but didn't really pay it any attention until the 2nd reading or so. It's animalistic, barbaric, incestuous, and callous; it's a fairly tale on heroin. If you enjoy the style and prose this will be one of your favorite books, but you'll only know if it clicks with you if you give it a try."
+2,One of my all-time favorites!,"The first time I finished this book, I tried to tell all my friends and family members about the story, but could not find the words. I am so glad my fellow readers have the same difficulty in describing this wonderous tale!The second time I finished this book, I was no closer to having a description than before...and so it goes into the 4th, 5th, and even 10th reading.However, you would have to look long and hard to find more beautiful fiction. Trust me on this one...read it and enjoy a once-in-a- lifetime experience...you will be glad you did!"
+2,sensational and invigorating,"""One hundred years of solitude"" is incredible for many reasons, including its cyclical portrayal of the Buendia family. The family is being torn by the desire for solitude, as the Colonel becomes very aware of, and the need for love. Many characters repeat history, doing what theyre ancestors have done. This is a splendid book that was and easy read, but had alot of messages underneath the explicit."
+2,Use of language,"I was surprised at how little was lost in the translation of this book. Garcia writes this novel as if it were poetry, he has a wonderful use of language that seems to braid mystical as well as humurous aspects into his writing. This is a novel that I won't forget and recommend readily."
+2,Best I've ever read.,"Even though this became one of the best classics in modern literature, it's not really ""classical"" or dated at all. If you like mystery, you will like it. If you like Sci-Fi, you will like it. If you like psychological novels, you will like it. If you like picturesque novels, you will like it. Anyway, you will difinitely like it!!!"
+1,Tedious,"I simply could not finish reading this book. The characters' lives and their family lines twist in and out of each other until the tangled mess is too difficult to decipher. The magical, surreal quality of some of the stories felt ""cheesy"" and not very convincing. I do not understand what the big fuss is about this book. I quit after about 100 pages."
+1,One of the few books I have stopped reading,"I even finished Brothers Karamazov and Bleak House, but this one I quit. I felt like I was wasting my time trying to remember the characters and their relations and what in the world is occuring in this make believe town of Macondo. Marquez may be a skilled writer and storyteller, but this book confused, bored and frustrated me without offering entertainment or insight.So what if Oprah picked it and if it has been labled a classic...it is not enjoyable or remarkable to me. I think I made it to about page 150 or so.With so many books to read, why waste time trying to decipher this one?"
+1,"Great Discussion Book, Bad Airplane Book","I think that Mr. Marquez is a far superior story teller than he is a writer. It is too bad you can't sit around a fire listening to his stories instead. This book basically has no overall plot, but many smaller plots for each little story within it. I thought the sheer number of characters who names were similar (if not the same) was very annoying. I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters due to the weaving in and out of other characters. I know that there was a family tree in the beginning, but I just got tired of flipping back to the point that I just did not care.To the average reader, without a discussion group or a literary expert, many of the ""hidden gems"" will be missed if there are any. On the whole, I just couldn't shake the vibe that I was reading an extended version of the Old Man and the Sea.It was interesting from the point of reading a Mexican writer."
+1,One Hundred Years of Solitude,"Disturbing! This is the only single word that I can use to describe this book.Although definatley unique it the composition style, the book is dark and depressing. The theme of incest and child porn appeared to be the primary focus in the book instead of creationalism as eluded to in other reviews.It had an interesting ending but not worthy of the time spent leading up to it."
+2,This book doesn't need anybody's blessing.,"I read this book ages ago, and since I can remember it's been considered a masterpiece worldwide. It seems like in some places a celebrity's blessing is needed to get the attention of those who instead of reading good literature are connected to the television watching crappy stuff. Well, if you fit the glove, then don't even bother leaving a review, carry on watching your stuff and leave the reviews for the ones who really enjoy good literature."
+1,"100 years to read, a bramble of impenetrable verbage...","It takes a long time to learn about over fifty characters and this novel's meandering prose and run-on sentences don't make it any quicker. This is gritty, offbeat stuff for the serious Garcia-Marquez enthusiast. The reward readers must feel at the end is that they've endured a tedious, difficult novel, but not an enjoyable one."
+1,"Oh, my.","I recognize that lots of people think this book is wonderful. However, as an extremely well-read English major, I think Marquez must be laughing. Without repeating the comments of the other one-star reviewers, I'll just say that I was more than underwhelmed. It's nonsenical, and (am I the only one who noticed?) misogynistic."
+1,I just don't get it...,"After reading the reviews for this book, I was excited to read it. I am a huge fan of magical realism, but this novel...I just don't get it. I have about 100 pages left, and this may be one of the first books I do not finish reading. It just seems to go on and on and on...with nothing exciting or engaging. I feel like I am missing something about this book after reading the overwhelming majority of GREAT and moving reviews, but it just isn't my cup of tea."
+1,Struggling,"I agree with the other reviewers that say this book is tedious and much overrated. I read quite a bit, and I usually enjoy everything I read. However, I just cannot get in to this book. Yes, it is rambling, confusing, and all those other adjectives someone else used. But I don't want rambling and confusing. I don't want to be spoon fed, but it would be nice if there were an identifiable path for the book. I wonder how much is lost in the English translation, and if it would be a much better read in its native language.I am a few hundred pages into the book. I'll keep reading -- and keep hoping that it improves."
+1,Would've taken me 100 years to read,"I read a ton of books, and have no problem with long or ""difficult"" reads. But it was just plain excrutiating to read this book! I got about halfway through and, after speaking with others who finished it and was told nothing really ever happens, I gave up. It's the same boring stuff over and over again. The characters' names are all so similar it's impossible to keep track of who's who, but who cares, because the author doesn't give you reason to care about any of them anyway! It's business as usual for a long time with regards to realism, then out of nowhere.. a flying carpet. (I'm sure at that point in the book, I resembled my dog tilting his head to one side over something perplexing and unexplainable.) There are sooo many captivating and enriching books out there.. I don't recommend wasting your time on this one."
+1,The most painful reading and I did finish it.,"My wife loved this book. I belong to a book club at work and they chose this book. I finished it. It was painful. Other members in the club also agreed -- It was extremely tedious, repetitiously annoying and not funny."
+1,The emperor has no clothes,"Boring, boring, boring. After 120 pages, I gave up. What is the point? I guess I don't get it. What was this guy smoking? How many characters need the same name? How many absurd tortures do we need to read about? The fantasy appears to be thrown in just for the sake of making incidences wild and imaginary and do not seem to be relative to the story or themes. Maybe something was lost in the translation, but if this is the next best thing to Genesis, we're all in trouble. Read The Red Tent --- it comes a lot closer to that billing.Sorry, but I have other books to read, and many yawns before I sleep."
+1,"Rambling, boring, and confusing","Some interesting parts to this novel, but it drags on much too long and does not translate into a good American read. Sorry, Oprah!Paragraphs can last for pages and everyone has the same names--Aureliano, Ursula, Segundo, Aradio, and Remedios. Heck, one Aureliano had 17 sons who were ALL named Aureliano. so, often times the reader cannot tell who Marquez is referencing without looking at the family tree graphic in the front of the book.Maybe I am not a deep thinker, but I found this book to be ponderous. And the story lines that are somewhat interesting are never are made clear as to their importance to the overall tale."
+1,ARRRRRRRGH,"I forced myself through this because someone told me it would be good. Every day I read this I expected to be blown away. Alas, I was disappointed. After several hundred pages of unoriginal dribble and disgusting incest, I finally came up for air. About every three lines in this book I felt like having an aneurism. The ""magical realism"" crap that everyone rants lovingly about in this book is a load of garbage. No, it's not creative. It's boring and annoying. The author randomly throws supernatural phenomena into the story at random points and doesn't have enough originality or creativity to explain it or make it interesting; he just moves on. No, sorry, I won't explain why this person is psychic. Oops, this person just snapped. Sorry. Hey, whaddya know! It's raining flowers. Oh why not I'll throw in some ghosts... maybe some magical gypsies... and we've got an inane bore-fest. Useless."
+1,Terrible,"I read it halfway hoping that a plot line would develop, it never did. Too much incest and I hated how everyone had the same name. I love thought provoking books that you have to work at but this is just plain silly. This book is for the phony intellectuals who want to say they read it and feel cultured. This book is just awful, there are way too many good books to waste your time on this one."
+1,I don't like it,"The story is about a family of inbreds told over a few generations. Most of the characters in the story have the same name , who suddenly die and get replaced with another character with the same name. It becomes confusing after a while to track who is who, who is dead or alive or who is the parent of who. I stopped reading about half way because I was lost and confused. The book is not a light or fun read, it requires great concentration and mental effort."
+1,Appalling. . .,"I checked this book out of the library after reading rave review after rave review.I wanted to like it, I really did, but I honestly cannot understand all the high marks. To me the book reads as if it were written by a 6th-grader. Characterization and storyline aside, the language itself is what turned me off. It seemed stilted, contrived, lacking in fluidity, and devoid of any real color; an amateurish effort at best.Perhaps this reads better in its native tongue, but the translation I read was atrocious. I promptly returned it to the library, shooting it soundly down the return bin with a force that it so richly deserved."
+1,One Hundred Years of Solitude,"This book has one of the finest desriptions and analysis of literature one can find in any author on its highly desciptive work of the Buendia family and, so called, Mocondo.........but really, the nobel prize for literature for 400+ pages of such bore and repetitiveness. I have also read some of the reviews on this page and must conclude that either readers have terribly boring lives, that this kind of literature can be so compelling with the surreal and completely over exaggerated descriptive material. Nobel Prize..huh..make a good soap opera."
+1,Glad I'm not alone in my opinion,"I came back to read the Amazon reviews because, after reading half of this book, I've begun to wonder when/if it's going to get good. I hate to put down a book I've started- even if it bores me- so I wanted to be reminded of how great this one is supposed to be. Now I know I'm not alone in my confusion. This book came very highly recommended, but I've just been waiting and waiting to enjoy it. I think I've gone far enough and I can return it to the library. I'm really glad I didn't buy it."
+1,very bad paper quallity,very bad paper quality. some of them torn on side. papers had different size!!! so some were popping out of book!!! not happy with my purchase.
+1,"Some good qualities, but no cohesiveness or overall point","I am an avid reader, and I don't mind a challenging read. I started reading this book at the suggestion of some colleagues, and a woman in my book club. I know it is considered a ""modern classic"", won the Nobel Prize, etc. - but I couldn't even pretend to like this book. To the author's credit, his imagery and descriptions are beautiful. I admired the magical world that was evoked by the style of storytelling. But the plot was next to nonexistent, and after about 100 pages, I really felt like I was on a road to nowhere. The story went off on tangent after tangent with no real, identifiable purpose. Reading this book gave me the feeling of being locked in a room with a very creative, yet nonsensical crazy person that won't shut up. After a while, it gets old."
+1,"I can see its appeal to some, but I didn't like it....","I picked up this book to read it because several of my friends were reading in from the Oprah book club. It is a complex novel with many characters and a very mystical feel to it. The writing has a stream-of-consciousness style to it which makes you feel like you are listening to someone tell you a story with lots of side remarks. My issue with this novel was not the mystical feel or the writing style, though they do take some getting used to. My problem was that the whole thing just seemed to be about war and sex, and although both things have their place in life and literature, they weren't things that I wanted to read an enormous novel about. Also, this book is really quite tragic and I just prefer to read things with a more positive spin. I can see how this novel would appeal to some people because it is so complex and meaty....there is a lot to the stories in this book! It just wasn't for me."
+1,"Entertaining in short doses, funny in observation of people, hard work","I enjoyed it mostly although it was hard going. I'm not sure what it was about except I think it was partly about how we can live very close to other people and still not understand each other at all. This was a group of people leading lives of solitude although they were supposed to be family and community. I grew to like the weirdness like the ghosts, and the bizarre happenings. I think the author was writing as if what goes on in your own head was actually real. The cover said it was enthralling - I did not think so. It also said it was supernatural, magical which it was."
+2,Brilliant,"I took this book up twice before I could go through with it. First time I got confused by the character names. Second time I couldn't really understand the plot at all, because it was so strange and fantastical and dropped it 100 pp in. The third time I could not put it down. I think you need to have a strange sort of patience and level of acceptance for things that can't be easily categorized or named. Strange things happen in this town and to this family. Yet, in all the strangeness you can see real history, sad as it is.This book is one of very few that changed my life, my view of people, families, life. I think you need to be ready for this book in some way or another and be accepting. I saw a few people complaining that the book is immoral because it depicts incest. How can a book be immoral? Incest may be immoral but it happens in life and the book doesn't promote it in any way."
+2,******It Has It All********,"Thank you Oprah for selecting this book. I absolutely loved it!I owned this novel for a few years before I actually sat down and read it. I often read the first page and felt it was dull - I was wrong. Solitude has become one of the best novels I've ever read. Garcia-Marquez not only includes vivid descriptions but also incorporates everything a novel should have from sibling rivalry, to war, loneliness, magic, humor, drama, incest, sex etc. Solitude is often mysterious and delves into all of our dark thoughts, while also showing our desires. I often found myself frustrated with the decisions the characters made yet understood why they made them.I cannot say enough about this wonderful novel, except I just regret waiting so long to enjoy it."
+2,Rewarding.,"This book is written with a meticulos particularity that is hard to grasp. Following the bloodline requires a geneology chart that was provided in the front cover of my copy.Gabriel Garcia Marquez captivated me with his realistic characters and the mystical events that shaped this area. Noticing a parrallel between the expansion of human beings from the beginning of civilization and the progress of the town of Macondo is essential to understanding the book's promise.The book is difficult and causes many people to put it down. However, after reading this book I placed it on the top of my bookshelf and admired its brillance. It is rewarding."
+2,A Beautiful Translation,"This book was beautifully translated, there was nothing that was lost. Every generation blends together so well that it's amazing. I know others find it boring at times, but I found that there isn't a moment of boredom while reading it. I loved this book. It was so very well-written, and the characters truly shine and come alive. I think everyone should read this classic!"
+2,Amazing!,"This is absolutely the most wonderful book I've ever read. I read more than one book every week, so what can I say!! A must read, which you will not want to put down. There's so much to this than just the story.. Beautifully written and wonderously haphazard presentation!"
+2,The purest novel describing the human condition.,"This is not a happy book as many other readers have said in their reviews. It is a novel of depression and introspection showing both the saddest and brighest sides of solitude. But the characters' solitude is not like me locking myself up in my room to read this book. It is deeper, describing something existential, a way of life that is disciplined in the joyous festivities and in the deep mourning. My lasting impression of this book is not that of beauty or wonder, but shock in the speaker's accurate description of the human condition."
+2,100 years of solitude,"Garcia Marquez is the best writer in Latin America. He show to the hole world our pains, our fantasies and our feelings and nobody can make the same like him. He is so sensibile like his own people but he have the great chance to tell things in beautifull and wonder words (I hope you can understand my english)"
+1,What a drag!,"I have to read this book for a Great Books meeting in two weeks, but I don't think I can finish it. It took me six weeks to get halfway through it because it is so incredibly boring that I have a hard time motivating myself to pick it back up after putting it down.The characters range from unengaging to infuriating, their multitude and the fact that most of them have very similar names is confusing (especially since the story jumps back and forth in time), and their actions are often revolting (what a bunch of spineless, brainless women, and let's not even think about the macho men!).I find the book thoroughly unentertaining and pointless. What is the author trying to say? Is there a message somewhere? What kind of story is this supposed to be? Since it contains surreal things like flying carpets and quasi-immortal people, I'm guessing it's some sort of fairytale. If it is, all I can say is that the Brothers Grimm wrote better fairytales than this guy!"
+1,This books should be banned for 100 years in SOLITARY,"This book won the NOBEL Prize? I just can't help it, I need to write another review.This book should be placed in Solitary Confinement for 100 years. This is to save both time and trees used in printing of this book.Do not even dare buy this book even from a 2nd hand bookstore. Believe me, do not waste your money."
+1,Not the best book ever,"My High school english teacher swore that this was God's gift to literature. I tend to disagree. I understand what Garcia Marquez is trying to get at with his symbolism, but the reptitious names and slow plot make a good book lag."
+1,"Bad, bad, bad",What a horrible book; hard to read; too many characters; I never did figure out what the whole thing was about. I can't believe this won a Nobel Prize. Definitely a waste of time reading.
+1,Can I give it -9999 Stars instead?,"Yawn. 400 some pages of nothing but incest and death. Characters with the same name throughout the book. Non-linear time, too, it's very hard to follow. How could this ""book"" change your life? I have come to fear love, it's like your emotions are being dragged through the mud and everything you hold dear and ethical are just pushed away like its nothing. It was about incest, personally, maybe something was lost in the translation. It was so depressing and disturbing. I could not sleep without lights on after I finished reading it. I would never suggest this book to anybody who has a weak constitution or is easily emotionally disturbed. NOT good reading for a highschool student. Even Faulkner's The Bear was not about incest (it was bad too)."
+1,babbling,"Consider the following situation:A really old lady-bawd is trying to stall a policeman that has come to shut down her 'business', while her 'girls' escape through the back window.Her incoherent, unstructured, filth-prone, 400-page long gibberish-babbling whas then written down and served to you in the form of this book. End of story."
+1,I tried really hard....,"I expected that this book would be wonderful. Many friends urged me to read it and so I did - up to page 168. I think I just don't get it. I began to get sea sick from being at times engaged in the story to next wondering what the point of reading it was. War after war, sex after sex, baby after baby.... it got old and so I gave up. Hooray for all who get the beauty of the story and enjoy it. I wish I had been able. Next....."
+1,UGH...one of the most confusing books I've read to date,"This book would have been easier to read and understand if all the characters had not been named the same or been given similar names. If I didn't have to endure chapter after chapter of people sleeping with each other who shouldn't be, incest, rape, pillaging, death, destruction, more incest, then maybe this book would have been as great as everyone makes it out to be. I understand the last chapter was supposed to explain everything in the book and it does to a point but it doesn't excuse the fact that this is NOT the next best thing to GENESIS! We reviewed this book in our book club and out of 20 women, only 2 liked the book. I think this book is way over popularized due to Oprah giving it a thumbs up in her book club. Maybe it reads better in Spanish..maybe more than one chapter in the book was mistranslated (yes, there are 2 chapters that are mistranslated). I'm not sure. ... Disappointing and a waste of money."
+1,Book,"This book is confusing, it jumps around to much, to many generations in the book. I could not understand this book at all."
+1,Too melodramatic,"This novel is written in very interesting and compelling prose, but its characters are hardly worth the effort. The charaters are obsessive bores that can only be compared to day time soap opera characters. After reading through half of this novel, I was so numb from the constant tragedy and melodrama, that I simply did not care what happened to the characters anymore. To make matters worse, the plot is extremely complicated and very difficult to follow, with new characters added every chapter.The most amazing thing about this book is its popularity and that it helped its author win the nobel prize."
+1,Disappointing read,"I was expecting a consistent story or at least an engaging narrative that takes fantastical twists. Instead, so many characters are introduced (many have the same name) making it very difficult to care about any of them. Also, the struggles between the rebels and whoever it is they are fighting (and why, come to think of it) are vague and uninteresting. I can't imagine what about this book is so transfixing to so many people. Count me out, I guess."
+1,Don't waste your time if you don't absolutely have to.,"I read this for a college course. If this is the best the world had to offer at the time (Pulitzer Prize winner), then I fear for this nation. It was confusing at the beginning (conflicting ideas presented - it speaks as if it were the beginning of the world, but the characters find ancient items). And the story line is jumbled.Personally, I found no enjoyment in the reading of it. The symbolizism that we were supposed to find was buried so deeply that I had to research it on the internet. I finally found a few things written on the symbolism, had to re-read most of the book to find it, and consummed quite a bit of headache medicine to get through it.It was far too long for what it had to say...which wasn't much. Never have I burned a book in my life. I took special joy in planning an overnight camping trip for the sole purpose of watching it burn."
+2,Well-written but very graphic,"100 years of solitude is an extremely well-written novel. The town of Macondo is personified through the Buendia family. It was the Buendias who founded the town and their lineage that is followed in the story. The town (like the Buendia family) is a desolate and solitary place that rapidly matures until it is destroyed. From the founding of the town, to the installment of the banana company, to the town's destruction, Macondo is destined to remain in solitude. Like the Buendias, the town never really reaches its full potential. Although the novel is extremely graphic and somewhat depressing at parts, from a literary point of view, 100 years of solitude is a fantastic novel."
+1,"Fine, if you're that way inclined","Pretty easy to read, but a load of tosh, drivel,whatever you call it. I see the comparisons with Rushdie here. If you're into this sort of writing then fine. Read Rabelais instead, at least you get a bit of a chuckle."
+1,Drawn Out,"100 Years of Solitude is a dense, confusing novel that is seemingly endless. Most of the characters have the same name - either Jose Arcadio or Aureliano for the boys and Amaranta or Remedios for the girls. The chapters are long and have large amounts of action. Most of the chapters are very similar: incest occurs, a child is born, named Jose Arcadio, he studies Melquiades, fights with some people, has a mistress, several children, and then dies. I do not recommend this book for anyone that wants a quick/easy/interesting read. It is well written and conveys many themes and such, but is purely painful to read."
+1,The Emperor's New Clothes,"Is the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the raving reviews here. And to prove it see the review by Ann Pate ""Annie Pate"". Kind of remind me of Yoko Ono selling John Lennon underwear, all you get is the name and dirty laundry. I will bet my bottom dollar that most people only read this because it was on Oprah's reading list."
+1,Creative but boring and aimless,"Though this story was written in a unique voice, it is not the great classic that everyone claims it is. It often wandered and was full of characters who's personality and dialogue (not to mention names) were all so similar that you could hardly tell them apart.Let's be honest, it's only trendy to read this right now because it was featured on Oprah's Book Club. Don't believe the hype."
+1,I DON'T GET IT,"I don't understand why Gabriel Garcia Marquez will get such great reviews on 100 years of solitude, I thought it was one of the worst piece of Magical Realism that I have ever read.Don't waste your time or money on this terrible piece of literature, Sincerely, it is a pointless, mediocre and most definitely not Nobel Prize material."
+1,One hundred spastic pages,"I tried really to follow the story...the names are all the same,I kept constantly referring to the family tree to figure out who was who...it's more science fiction than believable...insominia disease of the entire village?!, Just too difficult for me to enjoy. I hated it and only got as far as 158 pages before I gave up."
+2,"Not for everyone, but if it's for you .... Hold On!!","As many reviewers have noted, it is not an easy ready but well worth the time and certainly the effort.There is love, intrigue, war, life, death, laughter and tears. All told in the classic Latin American Literature style. What more can a reader ask for?Pick it up, read it and dream about the characters for days."
+2,Excellent,"A fascinating, difficult read. One Hundred Years of Solitude is a book that shouldn't be rushed through. Take your time and read at your leisure. If you hurry through it you will miss the beauty of this mesmerizing book."
+2,Get the tape,I loved this book although I admit that I was confused a lot while reading it. I choose it for my book club and purchased an audio tape - I think I got it from amazon.com - that really helped me make sense of it. Everybody in my club hated it-several were forced to read it in college and didn't want to read it again. I was captivated by the magical realism and the idea of the perpetual cycle of life. I'm surprised Oprah selected it - it is really difficult. I also read Love in the Time of Cholera and thought it was much easier to read. Marquez is an author everyone who loves reading should attempt. If you can just stop insisting on instant gratification and keep on reading even it it doesn't make sense and even if you can't keep track of all the characters-just keep on reading and let the story get into your blood. It truly is magical.
+1,I was surprised!,"I was surprised that Oprah picked this book. Perhaps she chose it to challenge her readers, but it is definitely not the spiritually uplifting material that I would associate with Oprah. The book is memorable to me because of its difference in style and because it is depressing. After this one, Oprah's readers will be yearning for something much more ""light"" in both style and heart."
+1,"look, have any of you actually written a paper on this book?","well I have, and this book has got to be one of the stupidest things I have ever tried to write about. It is basically about nothing, and I had to write about that for a school paper! you would hate it too if you had to write about it for a flippin' school paper! Really, need I say more? I bet the people who loved it never had to write an essay about Amaranta's repeated refusal of love, and in about a week! Just ask everyone who's a junior at my school! It is a torture manual! Far too beastly a book to be dealt with, even for most english majors and teachers!I give it two stars because it has more substance than the stuff Allende and Amado put out."
+1,more stars than the firmament....,"I wish I could have given this book ""no stars:"" it's a book that deserves every star that man, god or science has created, and nothing we can put here on the internet (or in any review in any medium) would do it the eternal justice it deserves. A dream of a book: I would pick it up the day after having read forty pages, start the next chapter, and wonder where it was I had left off the night before. A book that gives off narcotic fumes, that gives off disembowling violence, love, and indifference. A book that deserves more awards than humankind can bestow."
+1,Super dissappointed,I have not yet read this book but am looking forward to doing so as I have heard from friends that it is wonderful story. However I am super dissappointed at the poor quality of this item. The paper is obviously re cycled and has been cut extemely unevenly. I understand the need to recycle but was not advised prior to purchase that this is the policy of Amazon.. Consequently as this is the 2nd book I have bought in this condition I will not be purchasing any further from you at any time. I have sourced another good priced on-line book seller. Thank you.
+1,A fad which no one will remember in 100 years,so mr marquez is supposed to have invented this whole new genre of writing with this book and other annoying ones like In Evil Hour. But no one seems to stop and say that the events of the story are ridiculous and embarrasing. who wants to read about an old lady who makes candy for her family for generations? no one. and the romance portrayed is nothing short of farcical. it's a wonder he's a star in the literary universe.
+1,uncannonized,"doprah picks a book that should be ousted from the canon. (shot from it?) there's no melody, as it were, in this text. (yes, it's more of a text--hence, chore--than a book). magic realism=jiggery-pokery. you don't care about the characters as it's incredibly difficult to visualize them--and then you find that scads of them have the same name. ontology recapitulates...nonsense. you want something fantastical, go to Angela Carter. this guy spawned Salman Rushdie's awful indulgent junk, man. (although i remember ""love in the time of cholera"" being an all right read. double-yucky!"
+1,And the point is?,"The book jumps all over the place, and the point is? Magical? I suppose so. Depressing? Oh yeah. Why does Oprah pick one depressing book after another?"
+1,why fill your mind with trash?,"this book was trash to my mind, why fill your mind with junk? What good knowledge are you getting from this book, knowledge that is valuable to the mind and soul? NONE! It does not leave you with a good feeling!"
+1,A book that left me indifferent,"This was my second try after 30 years to read this book. First time I abandoned after some 20-25 pages, this time I got as far as page 150.And I got this far because I thought that maybe I'm missing something, it can't be that so many people praise this book and I am the only one who doesn't like it. But after 150 pages and three generations of Aureliano and Accadio, in which almost anything happens, in which you hear love stories and war stories and fantastic stories and so on,suddenly I didn't feel curious what's next.First time I abandoned this book because the magic realism wasn't my cup of tea at that time. This time I quit because the book wasn't catching me , didn't make me feel any emotions about the characters, didn't make me curious about their fate.Someone said about this book that you either love it or hate it, well, to be honest, it left me indifferent.In another 30 years I'll give it another try and I will let you know if my perspective changed..."
+1,Extremely overrated,"I can't understand the buzz about this book. I've tried to finish it twice and failed each time due to boredom.Perhaps it is better in Spanish. Is that why people love it? Personally, I can't understand why this is considered a classic."
+1,Colombian family values -- part II,"Marquez' book takes the reader through the lives and times of what *may* be an atypical Colombian (?) family, covering from roughly the 1830s to the 1930s. It was fun in parts, but oddly repetitive, with a style that seemed half magic realism, half Freud. And, of course, the standard enervating anti-American diatribes were thrown in. I guess a Latin American author even in magic realism mode can't overcome his predilections.And speaking of predilections, Marquez, along with some other of intellectualdom's best and brightest, recently decided to weigh in on the Klinton-Lewinsky scandal (New York Times, Sep 26, 1998). I think this is entirely appropriate. When it comes to judging contemporary sexual mores, who better than Marquez to judge our beloved Bill?"
+2,Amazing!,"Marquez book's have always amazed me, the way he has to transport you through the pages of the book to a world full of imaginative, mystery, laughs, its a book to read more than one time. Highly recommended."
+2,Great mount for my 40 inch LCD TV,We love this corner mount. It is plenty big enough and stong enough for our 40 inch Sony LCD TV. It's just what we needed!
+1,Sorry but you're out of luck,"Purchased the Omni Mount UCL-L for my 40"" LCD. I'll have to admit that the unit appears extremely sturdy and well built but it does come with one minor flaw- if a part is missing there is no way to get a replacement part. My specific issue was the bracket at the end of the arm that connects to the plate securing the display. The part was not in the box so I called Omni Mount to get a replacement part. They assured me the piece was part of the assembly when it left the factory and there was no way to get me a replacement part. I now have a $250 mount that is useless. Gotta think that if they are correct, I wound up with a used or salvaged unit."
+1,Sturdy but difficult to install and sticks out too far,"This is a very sturdy mount. It is extremely heavy and as other reviewers have noted, it is complicated to setup. The one big drawback is how far out the TV sticks when you have the mount completely pushed in. We wound up buying another mount that sat more flush to the wall. I would recommend a different mount unless you need something this sturdy that can rotate the TV verticle."
+2,A great mount,"I purchased this mount to hold my 40"" Samsung LCD. I needed a mount that would attach to the back of the cabinet yet allow the TV to extend out - that's where the 27"" reach of this mount really shines. All the necessary hardware (and then some) were included. Solid yet flexible. I'm very satisfied w/ this mount."
+1,Horrible,"I purchased this card with the adapter. The card worked fine in my cell phone, but when I used plugged it into the adapter, my computer wouldn't read it. I know it wasn't my computer because other cards work fine. I contacted the company and one rep gave me the run around (via email). So I called them and the man was kind enough to send me a new adapter free of charge. That one didn't work either!! Waste of money!"
+1,Can't play the great games on this one...,"This is a good card - if you can not afford the higher priced ones. 64MB DDR, Great - but there are multiple problems with the Gamma. Most of my games need to be touched up a bit by going into the settings and putting the brightness up.I tried to play WarCraft III, Everquest, Age of Mythology and NeverWinter Nights - had problems with all of these games.If you are looking for a good card - to get by on - this is for you.If you are a heavy gamer - DON'T THINK ABOUT IT.Your best bet is to stick with any of the GeForce cards - I just purchased the Xtasy 64MB DDR GeForce 4 card - what a difference....Hope this helps..."
+1,ATI needs to be more considerate,"I purchased the Radeon 7000 and found that it was not supported by Madden 2003, so I went to replace it with one that was and found out that the ATI software was everywhere on my hard drive. ATI makes it impossible to remove the programs. I ended up having to format the whole hard drive!! I would not recommend this product to anyone."
+1,EMachines Owners stay away!,This card is completely incompatible with Emachines' Tri-Gem Motherboards. I uninstalled all of my previous video drivers because that is what ATI told me to do when I unsuccessfully installed their card. Their automated Tech Support is useless and their phone support costs [$$$] a minute! I finally talked to Emachines' tech support and they told me that it would never work with my PC. I told them it was a good thing Circuit City has a No-Hassle 14 day return policy. I give this card 1 star because I can't give it any less than that.
+1,Waste of money!,"What a waste of money!!!! I was sooo exited about receiving this book, and especially because the reviews were so good. But a complete dissapointment. Hardly any pictures. Each hotel has a page or two briefly describing it, with artsy pictures which i hate, cause you only see a close of a stupid door handle, or a side of a table. IT MAKES ME INSANE WHEN PICTURES ARE LIKE THAT. PUT THE WHOLE PICTURE IN FOR HEAVENS SAKE! So if you think this book will show you complete pictures of hotel rooms, and lobbys your mistaken. Dont bother!"
+1,comment on previous user,i think the person who wrote the review from united arab emirates has nothing better to do than to criticize people get a job for heavens sake jesus christ superstar anichak bidoon tufaal
+2,"Good, but not the best.","Nothing about this La Traviata was bad. Many things were even quite good (I was particularly pleased that they kept Alfredo's father's second aria, which is usually cut out!), but there were more that were simply unremarkable.If this was the only video of La Traviata available I would be well pleased with it. It is satisfactory and, on stage, it was probably excellent. The only thing about it that really bothered me was that Alfredo, his father, and Violetta all looked about the same age and that would not, I think, have been apparent from the audience.However, there are several versions that are considerably better. This version is well worth seeing if you are interested in multiple interpretations of this opera, but if you wish to see only one, let it be a different one. There are three that I think are equally good: the version with Placido Domingo and Theresa Stratas, the version with Anna Moffo (though it has no subtitles), and a fairly new version with Jose Cura."
+2,A Dream Version of La Traviata,This the best La Traviata I've ever seen/heard on DVD. Gruberova sounds like a blend of the best of Sutherland and Caballe. She sings the most difficult coloratura as if it's childsplay. The timbre of her voice is gorgeous! This is vastly better than Zeffirelli's (sp?) latest version that features a listless Violetta and a cramped staging. My only critique is that Shicoff (Alfredo) looks rather goofy and unattractive. His voice if fine - just not the kind of man women dream about ...Gruberova makes Sills and Angela G. pale by comparison. Her gowns look like something Garbo would have worn. The sets and ambience (the world's most gorgeous opera house)add a special magic to this fantasy version of one of Verdi's masterpieces.
+1,Disappointing,"I bought this book as a naive, newly-diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic last December. My experience with it has been significantly negative. The basic dietary premise that a diabetic should consume 50-60 percent of their daily diet from carbohydrates, just doesn't pass a sanity test. The very idea that I'm supposed to control my blood glucose by eating mostly foods that seriously elevate blood glucose is not eating away diabetes; it is eating your way into higher blood glucose. I had to abandon this eating plan early on, and have found a better solution.Look carefully at the glowing reviews; many were written by other ""professionals."""
+2,A book to live by,"Kristine Napier is obviously an authority on diabetes as well as a nutritionist-- and we could probably cure a national epidemic (Type 2 diabetes) if we would all follow the advice in this book. But this isn't like one of those health books that preaches all kinds of impossible advice. It's filled with really simple recipes. The ones I've tried are easy to make, and taste delicious. It's food for kids as well as adults. At last, we've got a book on the kitchen shelf that we can trust completely."
+2,Easy to understand advice about diabetes,"Type 2 diabetes is a national epidemic. Lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, are necessary to prevent complications (heart disease, stroke, vascular disease, blindness) in those with Type 2 diabetes and prevent the disease from occurring in those at high risk. Medical advice regarding diet often leaves patients confused and therefore unable to follow their advice. Kristine Napier defines Type II diabetes and the steps needed to control this disease in a way that is easy to understand. She provides advice and examples to help the reader incorporate her guidelines into their everyday life. Her 28 day guide of menus will help those get started and as always, Kris's recipes are easy to follow and delicious. Last, but not least of importance, is that all of Kris's advice is based on scientific evidence and conforms to national guidelines."
+2,Eat Away Diabetes: Beat Type 2 Diabetes by Winning the Sugar,"I have been to SO many doctors and diabetes educators, but nowhere have I found such helpful hints and great recipes all in 1 place. I have tried a number of them in the last few weeks and they taste great and best of all, I am feeling much better.Thank you Ms. Napier! I will spread the word!"
+1,"Eat away diabetes ""Yuk""",the book was easy reading with some interesting facts.But...the recipes were not very palatable. I gave the muffins I baked to the birds because they tasted like bird food and the rest of the dishes I tried to feed to the dog.I do not recommend this book.There are more out there with more information about diabetes and better recipes.
+2,The Man! The Myth! The Hair!,"This disc captures the first 1950s recordings of wild blues harmonica man Kid Thomas. These Chicago recordings predate the timing of his most well-known song ""Rockin' This Joint Tonight"" (if you can call it that, because I acknowledge Thomas is pretty obscure to begin with), but are great nonetheless, due to Kid's intense approach to 1950s-era Chicago electric blues. The overall feel is rough and tumble, and if you have any appreciation for Chess Records, this probably takes it a step further, as far as rocking goes.Be forewarned though - There are different takes of the same song, and several false starts on others, but the disc was such a rush upon first listen for me because of Kid's approach to the blues that I immediately played it again - it's been a while since a blues cd has done that to me."
+2,Planning for elder care from a family point of view,"Nothing could be more overwhelming than making arrangements for your elderly parents in a time of crisis. Long-term Planning for Your Parents is a easy to read guide for families who are planning ahead or those who need to make informed decisions quickly about long term health care/living arrangements. What makes this booklet unique is its focus on the emotional issues that your family will be facing when trying to make end of life decisions for your parents. Long-term Caring for Your Parents includes information on talking about money, negotiating the health care and government bureacracy, and dealing with family dynamics. The booklet contains practical tips, resources for more information, and a place to write notes and do research. I would recommend this booklet for parents and adult children, work/family resource professionals, and companies who provide resources for their employees on balancing work and family."
+2,The Best Of The City Watch Books,"In my opinion Men at Arms is the best of the Watch novels. It was a great sequel to Guards,Guards and I really looked forward to reading it at the time. I enjoyed the introduction of the new members in the Watch since it gave the book a bit more variety. The plot between Carrot and Angua was also intriguing at the time. Im a big fan of Terry in general but the Watch( Commander Vimes in particular ) hold a special place in my heart. Keep up the good work Terry, your doing a great job."
+1,No Footnotes?!,"I was very disappointed to find the footnotes missing from this edition. If there's a way to get to them, I couldn't find it & Pratchett's footnotes are a significant part of the humor. So buy the print version of the Discworld books - and do buy them. Prachett is always entertaining!"
+2,Nigel Planer brings Discworld to life,"If you're read one of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, you don't need to know this is a fantastic read. But Planer's narration also does a marvelous job of bringing the characters to life. The accents and voices are wonderful! If you're driving, jogging, or even folding laundry, this audio narration is perfect for those times when you can't pick up the book and read for yourself."
+2,Fell of my bed laughing!,This was the first Terry Pratchett novel I read. Now I have 10 others. This book was funny in so many ways. One of my favorite things is Mr. Pratchett's use of footnotes. The one about Bloody Stupid Johnson is the best! I highly recommend the whole Discworld series to every reader.
+2,My first Pratchett book -- I'm hooked!,"A well-crafted, sharp-witted tale that will be especially appealing to anyone who has ever read Tolkien and his ilk. Discworld is at once absurd and complex, yet held against the fabric of our reality, it's just as plausible. I'm hard pressed to think of a more likable character than Corporal Carrot. The modest anti-gun message was subtle enough to remain unobtrusive."
+2,First Pratchett I've read and I'm very impressed.,"A well-crafted, sharp-witted tale that will be especially appealing to anyone who has ever read Tolkien and his ilk. Discworld is at once absurd and complex, yet held against the fabric of our reality, it's just as plausible. I'm hard pressed to think of a more likable character than Corporal Carrot. The modest anti-gun message was subtle enough to remain unobtrusive."
+1,Kindle Price Too High,"Harper Collins is about to join Penguin books in the Kindle boycott.I'm was set to put my enter Pratches library on Kindle but won't when I can buy a new mass market paper back at 20% less, right here on Amazon, from an ""alternate"" seller."
+1,The book itself gets 5 stars,"...but for the money, they need to do a better job with the footnotes in a Terry Pratchett book. At some point there is a bookmark that gets embedded in the text, so all following footnotes are off by one and you have to do prev page to see the right one. Also part of another footnote or 2 get embedded the same way...kind of ruins the effect."
+1,HarperCollins needs to get with the times,"Why is the publisher setting the price for the Kindle version the same as the paperback? Apparently they live in some fantasy world where either paper is free, or duplicating bytes is expensive."
+2,Nice and necessary,"Meet Carrot, Angua, Vimes and the other watchmen in their debut performance as they leap into the Discworld. This is the first of the ""Vimes"" stories, so it is important for a basic knowledge of people you`ll be seeing a lot more of(depending on the humour of old man Pratchett). It`s no less funny than the others, while at the same time introducing detective work into the series as Vimes and his crew bumble along on a sinister case. They are, after all, policemen(no offense to policemen in general). Read it and love it. It`s different, but at least as good as the other Rincewind and Death books."
+1,Warning!,"This is a warning to other Pratchett-lovers out there looking for audiobooks. This is an abridgment of the original book, and a bad one. A lot of the best word jokes and philosophical humor is missing, many scenes are in pieces, and the whole thing simply does not convey the sense of fun and insight of the original novel. As well, in my opinion, Tony Robinson is a horribly bad voice actor, but that may simply be a personal preference. [...]"
+2,Pratchett is Magical,"Terry Pratchett has really carved his own little niche in the fantasy genre. I am often reminded of Douglas Adams' Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy series when I read a Discworld novel. Excellent prose, and the dry, witty, British humor you can't get enough of.Men at Arms is the second Discworld novel featuring the Night Watch (the first was Guards! Guards!)The Watch features the crew from the previous book (Vimes, Carrot, Colon and Nobby) and some new recruits. Someone is murdered in a most mysterious way, and it's up to the Watch to get to the bottom of it.What I love about Pratchett is he doesn't settle to just write a witty satire. It's actually a great mystery/fantasy story with great characters who have excellent believable relationships.Men at Arms even has some scenes that I found emotionally stirring. I loved Guards! Guards! but I personally enjoyed Men at Arms more. This is an excellent and brilliantly imagined story."
+2,Terry Pratchett is a great author!,"This is another book in the Discworld series, and the second book in the Sam Vimes/Watch story-line. It introduces a couple of characters that become regulars. Well-written and a joy to read."
+1,I didn't catch the catch,"This is a stage play! It isn't the novel.This may be a wonderful thing for high school drama departments, but it wasn't what I wanted.It may be that I'm just an idiot and missed the clear statement that I was buying ""Men at Arms _*THE PLAY*_"". Nevertheless, a stage play is not what I thought I was paying for."
+1,Only because I can't give it 1/2 a star,"There aren't enough words in the English language to express my utter loathing and contempt for this book. I had heard that Pratchett was ""satirical"", ""devious"", ""irreverent"", ""magical"", ""entertaining"" and ""above all funny"".Sadly ""Men at Arms"" is none of the above. Pratchett is trying to be Douglas Adams and fails at it miserably. This story in particular was trite, condisending, and supremly unfunny. His use of footnotes to make a joke that had no bearing upon the story was...lame, for lack of a better term.The jokes, reeked of ""ho ho ho see how clever I am!"" rather than actually being funny. The characters struck me as pale shadows of characters who only grow and change in set and sadly predictiable ways so that they can advance the plot and story rather than being changed by the plot and story.I can't even say the story was silly lame. It wasn't. It was just lame."
+2,It's Abridged?,"Men at Arms, the second A-M Night Watch book, is most likely the best Watch book of all. Corporal (now Captain) Carrot is the catalyst of the change in the Watch, hiring 3 new members. Lance-Constables Angua, Cuddy, and Detritus (the former splatter of the Mended Drum). With the ongoing gangfights with the dwarves and trolls, Detritus and Cuddy put aside their differences and, with the help of Carrot, recruit more members to solve the mystery of Discworld's first -and only- ""gonne""."
+2,I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!,"This was the second book I read by Terry. Since then, I've loved Discworld books about Ankh-Morpork (and especially the night watch). To get the full effect, read Feet of Clay, then Jingo right after this one."
+2,Why Ankh-Morpork is in trouble,"This book features one of the first Troll-Dwarf Friendships ever to hit the stands. Cuddy the dwarf does a great job of killing the practice dummy explaning that the fugative does not have to be able to answer questions. As well as the return of the 6 foot(adopted) dwarf, Carrot, the librairan, who is a very funny ape(don't call him a monkey), and Gaspode the wonder dog. He is very good at persuasion."
+1,high school writing!,"this is probably one of the worst books i have ever read. the prose is stilted and trite. i think the only reason it got published was because it is about a lesbian relationship. the characters are flat - no depth is allowed them. there are so many more and better books about lesbian relationships, start with those. if i were to rewrite it, i would yell ""SHOW, DON'T TELL!"" at the writer in a fit of rage. the sentences are reminiscent of Hemingway, except lack his literary value. everyone is rich and beautiful. it is the 90210 of the lesbian fiction world."
+2,Not Bad,"I wanted a little MP3 player to wear around the house while I was cleaning. This fits the bill, and I love the clip on feature. I would've given this 5 stars except for the fact that the volume doesn't get terribly loud. Also, I don't like ear pods because they tend to fall out of my ears. I thought I'd just swap a pair of regular, ""walkman"" style headphones, but they won't fit. Too big. Come to find out these are 2.5mm headphones. It does come with some sort of adapter, but I think that's for even larger headphones, so it didn't work with what I had. All in all, it's a nice little player for $25. I suppose it's probably better that the volume doesn't get so loud (better for your hearing), but I still like my music kinda loud. Now I'm on the hunt for a pair of 2.5mm headphones that fit over your head and have a volume control on the cord. Not a bad deal overall."
+2,fine non itunes player,"For $15 the sound is surprisingly clear, the ear buds, the controls, & the # of songs (up to 500) are all fine. The item has to be clipped down otherwise it slips off. A worthwhile buy for the gym. Not for someone who needs to select which song to hear - it has two functions: random or order you loaded the songs from your computer. The big negative: your computer has to stay on for 4 hours during the initial charge; if the computer goes to sleep the player stops charging. Same for subsequent charging."
+1,Very disappointed,"I bought this as a gift for my husband, and he is so disappointed that I didn't choose something of higher quality. I read all the reviews and thought it sounded like a good first mp3 player that he could use to work out. At first, I couldn't download his music onto it at all, which turned out to be a simple thing: there is a button on the side that locks the player, which is not mentioned in the enclosed guide. The headphones started to cut out within a day, and if you wiggle the wires it goes in and out. The control buttons are loose and move in different directions, sometimes getting caught under each other. After 2 uses, it quit, and only works randomly. I am returning the product and will go for a real ipod next time. (We also use itunes, and it has been a pain to transfer our music to another program.)"
+1,Max Keebles delivers the goods,"Funny, funny funny...Unrestrained junior academic high jinks that will have your 14 year old, (and not to mention, YOURSELF) sprinting violently out of the room and into the streets screaming loud uproarious praise for this once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece. This little jem of a purchase is a must for anyonetired of the usual hollywood fair. The character of Mark is by far the biggest scene-stealer in this shining cast of adolescent thespians! I have seen the glorious future and it has a name : Hail Maximus Keeble!"
+1,NOT RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 15 AND UP.,KIDS WILL LOVE IT. ADULTS WILL THINK IT'S KID'S STUFF. I CAN'T SAY I HATED IT. BUT IT'S DEFINITELY FOR THE NICKELODEON CROWD.
+1,No Widescreen,This is only avalible in full screen. Its lack of a proper aspect ratio. Disney is totally ignorant in this issue. When disney decides to release this in its in 1.85 anamorphic widescreen then I will buy it.
+2,THE USUAL SUSPECTS,"MY KIDS AND I LOVED THE MOVIE. IT'S YOUR USUAL KID OVERCOMING HIS FEARS AND BEATING THE BULLY STORY, BUT IT IS FUNNY. I THINK I MAY HAVE ENJOYED MORE THAN MY KIDS."
+2,Max Keeble is extremely cool,"I wish Max Keeble was my father. He repersents all that is good & just in the world, and is the point of my obsession. However, the way they repersent the fat kid, I believe Robe was thy name, is perposturous and insulting towards my superior intelligence. He is constantly getting stuck ( Winnie The Pooh syndrome ), and the other kids generally avoid him. I think the incredible brain trust behind Max Keeble hate fatties. With that said, the rest of the movie was suprisingly realistic and my favorite scene is where the sk8er kid sk8s around the school, because sk8boarding is kewl.Why did they make the popular girl seem like such a jerk? IT WAS HER SEAT... The principal scared me a little bit, with his insane hi-jinks and all...The Saga Of Max Keeble makes me proud to be an American. Wear the red, white, and blue proud Max. Wear it proud."
+2,An affordable collection,"Amazon completely understands how complicated it is to find a collection that other stores are not selling anymore. If you are looking for anything that was 10, 15, or a few decades ago, Amazon has it all. Old with the new, and new with the old."
+2,A Must-Have DVD!,Strong medicine is one of the best shows Lifetime has ever produced. It is the ultimate show being that it showcases womens talents in the medical field. It deals with issues ranging from rape to murder to abortion. This is one buy you won't regret!
+2,Strong Medicine,I love this show!! I am VERY DISAPOINTED that the other seasons are not for sale. Shouldnt they be by now? I would buy all of them and be proud to add them to my movie collection.
+2,Fans want more seasons of Strong Medicine,This was a really great show. I hope they hurry up and release more seasons. They got better with every season and the final episode was awesome. I want to own the entire collection!!! Please release them soon.
+2,A Great Show,This is such a good show for women. I don't know why they don't put out more seasons on DVD. Every episode is compelling...it holds your attention. I love love love it!
+2,Interesting,This is an interesting series for someone who likes watching medical dramas and it has a great cast as well.
+2,Cooper and Kaplan: my heroes,After reading several academic papers concerning activity based costing I still wasn't convinced about the usefullness of the methodology. After reading Cost & Effect I revised my opinion on Cost Management. This book gives all the answers to effective Cost Management. It takes you from the ABC Age to the Activity Based Management Age and clearly helps you to understand what costs are alle about. Once you really understand the topics of this book you will be able to face and manage costs in whatever business you are in. Read it!
+2,Excellent Family and Social Psychology Novel...,"This Reader's Digest Reissue of M. Millar's ""Stranger.."" is long overdue. Most interestingly, the author is very similar to her late husband, the better known Ross MacDonald (Ken Millar) in exploring hidden family secrets, without the hard-boiled detective (usually Lew Archer) that made her husband famous. But Mrs. Millar is expert at depicting all social classes, including Mexian immigrants, and their family interests, and has a sly humor that keeps this book amusing thruout. Possibly the book drags a bit, but still a top drawer family history suspense novel!"
+2,Future,"Despite being released at the turn of the 90's, 'Accelerator' sounds less old-fashioned nowadays than either 'FSOL' or 'LifeForms', and if they are remembered for anything it will be 'Papua New Guinea', their mixture of dub bass, breakbeats and Dead Can Dance. A well-balanced halfway-house between intelligent techno and ambient, 'Accelerator' is frequently gorgeous, and extremely nostalgic. In 1992, it seemed as if intelligent electronic dance music would precipitate an irreversible shift in musical culture, and although FSOL didn't leave much of a legacy, this makes Basement Jaxx doubly pitiable."
+2,A great cd to listen to while driving cross-country!,"This high performance album by FSOL was a ground-breaker when released in the early 90's. Some had heard the phenomenal track, ""Papua New Guinea"" with angelic singing by Riz Mazlin (AKA Neotropic, and Small Fish With Spine) on the ""Cool World"" Movie Soundtrack and wanted more. Well, this album delivers a sonic bouquet for the senses, that is sometimes harsh, dreamy, and does not disappoint. It has not left my CD changer in over 7 years."
+1,Slow going,Hardly anything past exotic stepcercise playing at your local gym save the oft-cited and featured-elsewhere PNG.
+2,First ok Second Great,"There to cds on this album.The first one is Accelorator.Accelorator is very good like... i like a couple of the songs but this is more of a more techno album. It has more the plan one bass beats. But i love some of the songs. I mean i love all the songs but if you like hardcore tchno.... i would'nt suggest the first disk. But buy it anyway becauser the second disk is fabulous!! Its the papa New Gueni (or how ever you spell) remixes. Hibrid,blue states,simone,mellow and more remix papa new gueni. The second cd in my apinion is better but its always different opinions. you should defenetly put some thought in and buy this album. its great!!!!"
+1,Lacklustre with the exception of Papua New Guinea,"I decided to pick this up after hearing Lifeforms, and hearing several great things about ""Papua New Guinea"". Believe the hype about ""Papua New Guinea!"" It's a mid-tempo ambient house masterpiece that has aged marvelously. The rest of the album however, is just kind of blah. FSOL try their hand at up-tempo acid house, and the results are mediocre at best. Some tunes are decent if unmemorable (""Calcium"" and ""Expander""), but most are just cheesy and un-catchy.And while the album as a whole is lackluster, you still need to hear ""Papua New Guinea"", which can be done either by purchasing this album, or one of the two single releases for the song (of which Translations appears to be the better of). That song alone is worth the price."
+1,"Futuristic sound effects, no steady beat","This is not an album to dance to, nor is it one to work-out to. There is no steady beat/musical-rhyme to this album (except for Papua New Guinea, which is the saving grace of this album in my opinion). I can't seem to fit this music to any mood, so unfortunately I have to rate it down."
+2,Future Sound Of London - 'Accelerator' (Cleopatra),"Good electronic/ambient artist's very first CD,originally put out in 1991.Took me awhile to land a copy of this title.FSOL is strictly a duo,members are Garry Cobain and Brian Douglas.Really quite a piece of work here,that is IF you dig this genre.Tracks that I remember to my liking were ""Expander"",their inspiring single ""Papua New Guinea""(have seen this tune mentioned in magazine reviews and articles before),""1 To 8"" and ""Pulse State"".Should appeal to some fans of The Orb,Meat Beat Manifesto,Sky Lab and Chemical Brothers."
+1,Seasoned practitioners--don't bother,"This book is quite disappointing for those who are knowledgeable in this subject area. One new to the subject might find CE-VI serves as a quick (but weak)overview. In other words, Baldwin never addresses any one of the subject areas with depth. Each book chapter is only a summary of the area it addresses with a few very short case histories inserted. I would suggest all purchase ""Remarkable Healings: A Psychiatrist Discovers Unsuspected Roots of Mental and Physical Illness"" by Shakuntala Modi."
+1,Designer Dependent,"This book has its pearls here and there but it is definitely NOT worth the price. I wouldn't pay $25 for it.The examples given are really worthless because all they basically do is drag and drop components and controls (almost anybody can figure that out). I would like to see more code, especially in the Database section. I mean the book is OK if you only paid $20 to $30. (Are they really selling the 60-day trial version of VS.NET?)"
+1,In-line Writing Style,"This is the worst programming textbook I have yet seen. It requires the student to read each chapter from start to finish, because one cannot just go to a subject of interest and learn it. The writing style is completely in-line. I found I had to re-read sections many times to ascertain what the authors were trying to say, and the code examples were not self-contained. While I am not a programmer by training, I have taken a course in Java and many other courses. This book also focused too much on databases to my taste, but others may find that emphasis useful. Even the teacher who selected it said he made a mistake."
+2,A Good Fun Guide to Swedish,"I actually purchased this book a few years ago. As a high school student into Swedish culture, I bought this book because it looked fun and easy to read. I was very impressed with this pocket sized text.I felt as though I started learning Swedish right away. I learned my phone number, days of the week and greetings. I taught my friends. They all borrowed the book.I went to Sweden and Finland about a year later. I found it useful. It is not the be all and end all of the Swedish language by any means, but I loved it. I do wish it had an audio tape.I lost the book recently and I have decided to repurchase the same book because I have found none better for the price and quick information it provided."
+1,Rather outdated Swedish,"I suspect it has been some time since the author visited Sweden or even watched a Swedish movie. A quick glance through the phrases and translations gives me the feel of reading a novel from the 1940s. Using these phrases in Sweden will make you seem either comical or positively moronic.A few examples: Hardly anyone uses the antiquated polite form ""Ni"" any more. It might even be taken as an insult. This book uses it consistently. No Swede would ever say ""Var s god och ge mig resväskan"", which translates to something like ""You had better give me that suitcase"". The translation of ""may I introduce miss Svensson"" will sound hilarious in modern Sweden, unless you are auditioning for a part in a period movie from the second world war. If you are in search of an adaptor and ask for a ""transformator"" as suggested in this book, you would probably just get funny looks.Surely it must be possible to come up with something better than this?(For your information, I am Swedish.)"
+1,Helpful ? Not so much,"Myself being a second (father's side)and third generation (mother's side)Swedish-American, I find the suggested pronunciations to be inaccurate. Some of the sounds described in this book are not as my parents tried to teach me.Disappointed in Dallas."
+2,Beautiful Lullabuy Music,"I love this CD. I play it for my son when he is going to sleep. Very peaceful, mellow and soothing."
+2,invaluable,The authors have provided the quintessential study guide to The Canterbury Tales. This book is invaluable.
+1,retarded,"this boke sux. its a bunch of midevil poetry. it is so retarded and dum. i dont like it al all.Initially published in the Journal of Literary Criticism, 24(1)."
+1,Be warned!,"This collection of the entire Canterbury Tales (""translated"" -- how can English be ""translated"" into English? ""transposed"" or ""recast"" into Modern English is a more accurate way of putting it)is clearly and gracefully read by a variety of readers. BUT there is no accompanying Table of Contents, nor are the tales in the conventional order, so one has to search through 17 CD's in order to find a specific tale. I'd send it back if I hadn't torn the wrapper open -- which I had to do in order to discover this serious deficiency."
+2,"The Canterbury Tales, Reviewed by Philip Moore","Have you ever sat amongst friends, or maybe even strangers, and swapped stories with each person attempting to make their tale appear to be the most impelling. This is in essence the design of Geoffrey Chauncer's ""Canterbury Tales"", a collection of stories told by a group of travelers on a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral. Of these stories the most noted are ""The Knight's Tale"", ""The Wife of Bath's Tale"", ""The Miller's Tale"", ""The Reeve's Tale"", and ""The Parson's Tale"". Chaucer, born in the early 1340s (the exact date is unknown), lived a most notable life and had a profound impact on English literature. Much of his works are influenced by love and his distain for the Church in the form of satirical humor. The latter due impart to the corruption within the clergy and the condition of the people from their suffering of drought, famine, and disease. Chaucer's work brought to light a new age of literature full of wit, comedy, and daily life."
+2,better than Decameron,"To acknowledge the mastery of Chaucer you 've got to read ""Decameron"" by Boccaccio and ""The Consolation of Philosophy"" by Boethius.Read them and send me news on the online-review. ."
+2,storytelling and fun,A fantastic book with great stories of many a people. Unless pertaining an excellent vocabulary a dictionary or thesaurus can help with those words which look as if their been made up. These stories have a twist in almost every one of them and take you by surprise ensuring a smile upon ones face.
+2,Depicts every level of 14th century England.,"Thoroughly interesting. The organization of this book must of been very creative for the time. A group consisting of everyone from a cook to a knight set out on a religios pilgrimage to Canterbury. A humorous tavern owner suggests a way to help pass the time, everyone tells a story, and the persone who tells the best story gets a free dinner. The stories range from serious tales about chivalry and love (knight) to the disgusting and perverse (summoner). Apparently Chaucer planned to have each member of the party tell two tales, but I suppose he didn't get around to finishing the collection. Also, I think 1 or 2 of the stories are not complete, but that's in every edition you can buy."
+1,bad version to read,"The annotation style if this edition ruins it. Putting the definitions of words in line with the text, rather than as footnotes or end notes, disrupts the flow of reading. It quickly gets confusing as to what is original text and what is editorial comment. I'm off to find another edition only partway into the first poem."
+1,Too bad I bought this book.,"I find it very unfortunate that I wasted my money on this book when I could have read the entire story on the Internet. Of course, the story is out of copyright, and you'll find it all over the Internet, in complete.Don't waste your money like I did. Even worse, I never even read the book.My rating is only on the size of the book, because like I said, I never read it, and I am forced to issue a rating (I only wanted to enter a comment)."
+1,A Good Translation but still disappointed,"This version of the Canterbury Tales in modern English is brilliant. Nonetheless I was deeply disappointed in finding that the Parson's Tale was omitted completely, the reason being that ""it does not interest the general public"". I disagree with such a sweeping statement."
+1,Kindle edition formatting is horrible!,The paperback version has the original text of the tales on the left hand page and the modern translation on the right. The publisher does not provide any cues in formatting of the Kindle edition to show difference between the original text and the modern. The two texts run together making reading almost impossible.
+1,Don't buy the Kindle edition,"This is not easy to read in Kindle format. In paperback, it has two translations: one in Middle English, the other in Modern English. These are displayed side by side, with the earlier English on the left, Modern on the right. When it comes to the Kindle edition, there are no breaks between these translations. It switches back and forth without any notice, making it really difficult to follow. It would be alright if we could view it page by page (in it's original format), but without that option it's harder to understand. (Yes, it's obvious which part is which, but finding where it stops and starts takes away from the reading experience. It's too choppy.)In short, buy the paperback or perhaps a different Kindle edition. The format makes this a challenge to read."
+2,Narrative poetry at its best very comical,"Although the original version is somewhat difficult reading given that it was a poetic narrative in middle english this version is accessible to the average reader.The book is a collection of tales told by a group of travellers on their way to Canterbury. Each tale has some moral underpinning and develops themes of courtly love, morality and corruption of the religious establishments.The book is rife with symbolism especially in the description of garments facial features and scenery.Some of the tales are so tawdry that Danielle Steele would blush.Regardless, the book was very amusing and explored problems many of us face daily."
+2,A good translation.,"The Canterbury Tales is my very favorite book. I personally enjoy the original Middle English version and would highly suggest it to all who are interested in it. (I purchased a 1929 copy of Everyman's Library Series The Canterbury Tales from my favorite used bookstore.) Though I have read my Everyman's Library version so many times I can repeat many sections word for word, I also own Nevill Coghill's translation and it is delightful. It is one of the best translations of the book which I have read. I, of course, would suggest reading it in Middle English, but if you are frusturated or confused by the language then I would recommend this translation. It sticks closely to the feeling that you get from Chaucer's original text. I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 because the Middle English version will always hold the number one spot in my heart."
+2,A Review,"The Canterbury Tales was a notably written book,with much discription and nice tidbits of information interweaved into a perfect story. It was very interesting to read this book and I reccommend it for any others who like to read short little tales as are in this book."
+2,Children's Version! Not for the literary afficianado...,"I was trying to find an illustrated version of the original Chaucer as a wedding gift for a friend of mine, and found this one. I didn't realize (my fault--it's in the Publisher's Weekly review) that this was a child's version of the classic. The illustrations are nice, and, quite frankly, I haven't read the author's interpretation, but I wanted to make it clear to folks that it's not the original text, nor even an unabridged translation."
+2,The Canterbury Tales: Illustrated Prologue,"This is a great edition of the prologue, the illustrations really accent the story very well."
+2,Recommend this seller,I recieved this book on time and in excellent condition. I'd definitely recommend this seller.
+2,Chaucer appeals to everyone,"The Canterbury Tales is so appealing due to it's diverseness. Chaucer was involved with every level of society during his time. This is shown with how the characters are so well-rounded. The short, but insightful description of the travelers is also helpful in picturing this group riding on thier way to the shrine of Becket. A great book everyone should read, but one of those you have to be in the mood for. Also don't expect a continuing theme or story, but short stories that sometimes leaves you hanging."
+1,The Canterbury Tales by a modern hack poet,"This set of CDs is a fraud! Nowhere does it say in the ads that it is not Chaucer that is being read but a ""translation"" by some hack poet. So, if you are only interested in the stories but have no sensitivity to the sound and rhythm of the second best poet in the English language, then this is the stuff for you. But it is definitely not Chaucer."
+1,Why is Chaucer so great?,"Umm... Did not enjoy this book. Characters were almost all lewd and bad people, crooks and the like. One dimensional characters, all. The stories they told were sometimes interesting, at least."
+1,"Wait long enough and anything becomes a ""classic""","Here is the lesson to be learned: write a few dirty stories, wait a few hundred years and everyone will say you are a genius and that what you wrote is classic. Really, there is nothing in Chaucer that I don't hear in any locker room of any local gym. Why is this stuff taught in classrooms? Because tenured professors think if it is written in middle english it must be some revelation into life. The same could be said of any anecdote told by any average joe, if only they would take it just as seriously."
+1,For Simpsons fans.,"If you like the television series ""The Simpsons,"" you will probably like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. They reflect the same vulgar approach to entertainment which, instead of making us rise above the gutter of everyday life, brings us to the lowest level of crudity. There are some redeeming tales however, such as the Knight's Tale, but as a whole, this book should be avoided by anyone with a sense of honour and decency."
+2,Read by Martin Jarvis and a full cast,"At the Tabard Inn, thirty travelers from a diversity of classes and occupations are planning to make the annual pilgrimage to Becket's shrine at Canterbury. It is agreed that each traveler will tell four tales to help pass the time, and the host of the inn will reward the best storyteller with a free supper when they return. The Canterbury Tales is a sometimes bawdy, sometimes spiritual classic, skillfully translated into modern English and presented in an unabridged audiobook format. Read by Martin Jarvis and a full cast, The Canterbury Tales reveals the trials and travails of daily life in late fourteenth-century England through stories, conversations, jokes and arguments between travelers. Truly the most memorable way to experience this literary classic, The Canterbury Tales is especially recommended for public library collections. 17 CDs, 21 hours, tracks every 3 minutes for easy bookmarking."
+2,Classic,"In order to understand English litterature and the English language, many have read, or at least tried to read, Chaucers ""Canterbury Tales"". I too did begin (and sort of finished) the work in Middle English, which is not as hard as one might be lead to think, but is quite labourious and painstakingly slow at times. With this version, a great compromise has been found, translating it as true to the original as possible yet in modern English. I know that every time you make a rewrite or translation, things are lost, but sometimes it is necessary, or just quite convenient. This is one of those times.It is great fun reading the Canterbury Tales. The structure of the work makes it very accesible and easy to pick up after some time away. You could treat it as a whole entity or as a collection of short stories centered around a group of persons on a pilgrimage. One of the books that any decent home library shouldn't be without."
+2,It's a very through pocket book that can guide you in Laos,"This is an excellent book for those who wish to travel to Laos, or even those who wish to begin learning lao in small steps. I purchased this book in order to learn the language at a quicker and more simplified pace. It contains not only basic phrases that one might need to know in order to conduct ones self in the main parts of Laos but also be able to learn some of the country's culture as well. Even though studying an entirely new language can be laborious, Mr. Cummings has made it easy for anyone to be bilingual, even multi-lingual."
+1,transliteration makes lao even more complex than it is,"The Lonely Planet phrasebooks are usually a great help travelling around the world. This one however turned out to be creating more problems than solving them. The transliteration is so weird that you actually have to learn two new languages before pronouncing anything closely right. I tried the book with several english speaking lao persons and lao speaking native english speakers while travelling around the country and all had problems with the transliteration. Nothing is like you would naturally pronounce it. For example who would say Khoj if you see Khawy?Helpful is the lao bit so you can point, in the end its how I got around. A pity, there are much better transliterations around."
+1,insufficient to teach this tonal language,"this is just a jumble of sentences without audio that is needed for htis tonal language. It's a shame that there is no decent method or grammar for Lao. Several other books have similar problems.Teach yourself methods have recently become very flimsy because few of the buyers actually get through them, so an author can sell a lot of substandard books. But for those who want to learn this is rather cruel punishment. It would be useful if the authors tried to learn a language from a book like what they have produced."
+1,No Lao-to-English!,"This phrasebook looks reasonable in most respects, but it has no Lao to English dictionary. That means, if you are trying to communicate with someone who does not speak english, they cannot respond to you with words, even if they are motivated and patient enough to try to carry on a conversation.The description of this book said it had a ""comprehensive dictionary"". Unfortunately, it only has half of a comprehensive dictionary. If you want a book that will make it possible to actually converse with a Lao speaker, this is not it."
+1,Yawn De Florette,"This film is a BORE. A beautifully produced, sumptuously photographed, beautifully designed, absolutely suffocating BORE.This is the kind of film that gives art films a bad name. It is the kind of literary adaptation that people just love to watch because it takes place in pretty locations, and is based on a book that no one has ever read but is acclaimed as a classic in the advertisements, and is very very very very very very long, and takes itself very very very very very very very seriously, and is just generally so very busy being so very ARTISTIC that is forgets little things like plot and characterization. I did not care about anyone or anything in this pompous load of nonsense.I was not really expected to, of course. The filmmakers are more interested in attracting tourists to France than in creating a living work of cinema.Avoid this film."
+2,Beautiful and touching,"I must say that this was one of the most touching, tragic and beautiful film/book I've ever seen/read. I love this story so much because it is so absolutely realistic and that it is human nature to do what a lot of the characters in the film did. There were so many human flaws, which I love it so much. It wasn't one of those movies where one character was absolutely perfect while the other one was downright horrible, but the flaws were evenly placed like real humans. We all have flaws, only different. We're all different.Once again, I love the film, although I loved the book so much more. It was so much more touching than the film had been, although the movie was great! The letters in the book were a lot more touching in the movie, maybe because I can actually see the spelling mistakes Ugolin and Papet makes. I wonder if they have spelling mistakes in the letters on the English version of the book? (I read the French version)."
+2,A Feast for the Eyes and Ears,"Jean de Florette is a beautifully made motion picture. This poignant tale is set in Provence in southern France. The beautiful scenery is truly breathtaking. Heard throughout, the haunting score will stay in your mind for days after viewing the film. Yves Montand is superb as the aging, greedy Cesar Soubeyran. Gerard Depardieu is never better than in the title role as the hopeful and yet tragic hunchback hero. The English sub-titles in no way detract from this cinematographical delight."
+2,Great story !,"The performance of all actors, especially Gerard Depardieu is top-notch. The story has a sad ending, but thought provoking. The excitement, energy and the fierce determination of Jean de Florette is inspiring. This city dweller is so determined to succeed as a farmer that he will give up under no circumstance. Beware that the French spoken in this movie is not the Parisian French, the Provence accent makes it very hard to understand, in case you are a student of French. (There are French subtitles too, besides English, so that helps a lot)."
+1,Wonderful Movie...Bad Transfer,"Since purchasing a DVD player a year and a half ago, I have often come across reviews that bemoan the ""transfer quality"" of a particular title. Now...I know what they are talking about.While this is one of my all-time favorite movies, I was extremely disappointed in the picture and sound quality. Film grain is evident throughout and at times the highlight values of the picture seem overexposed.I give the movie 5 stars. I give the ""transfer"" 1 star. Since this is not likely to be re-released as a ""Special Edition"" I would reluctantly recommend buying this title, only because it will have a longer shelf life than the VHS edition."
+2,"Definitely worth watching, although the lesser of two parts.","Although new to French Cimema, this film has introduced me to some wonderful acting and cinematography. The set is impressive and the music is memorable.Having watched Jean de Florette first, I believe it warrants five stars of it's own accord. Manon des Sources is far superior, but there aren't many films that hold a candle to Manon, foreign language or otherwise.I certainly agree that this has to be seen to appreciate Manon. With these two films being one of the rarities in film making, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
+2,WOW!,"As I sat and watched this movie I first thought of having first seen Manon of the Spring but it didn't take long for me to get entirely wrapped up in the storyline of the haunchback and all of his misfortunes wrought at the hands of his wicked, jealous neighbors.When you watch this movie you'll spot people in your own life who play the part of the covetous next door neighbors. You may even see stories in your own life play out concurrently while you watch this story.The French certainly do know how to tell a story. I like how they take their time to let the details of the story unfold and don't rush too much or skip entirely over interesting details. This movie is a must have for any foreign film buffs."
+1,"Not the Space Program, Rather Mecury, Gemini and Apollo","I was greatly disappointed in this book. It is not about the space program, but rather about the MANNED space program: primarily Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. There is still a need for a short overall appreciation of the space program. Planetary exploration and space astronomy are missing, as are the applications: communications, weather, and remote sensing. T.A. Heppenheimer's recent book may be the best general work on space."
+1,Too expensive to not offer carry handle/strap,"Jacket is good to just protect your portfolio, but a handle and/or strap would be helpful to carry your portfolio."
+2,love it,"Thank you for making my baby happy, he is very into this type of music. just waiting for the next cd"
+2,"VERY COMPELLING DOZIER ON ATTITUDE ,AND CHANGE","MILTON ROSENBERG,THE AUTHOR OF WHOM I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH, DOES A OUTSTANDING JOB OF EXPRESSING FACTORS,IN THE CONSISTENCY,OR LACK THREREOF CONCERNING HIS PHILOSOPHY OF CHANGE,AND THE VARIOUS ATTITUDE'S,LEADING UP TO THAT,FACTOR OF CHANGE.......THIS BOOK STRICKLY FOR THE VERY INTELLECTUAL,OF WHICH I'M NOT IN THAT CLASSIFICATION,STILL MADE INTERESTING READING,FOR A LAYMAN...."
+2,The closest thing to time travel,"This is the first book since ""A Night to Remember"" that actually carries you back through time to the decks of the sinking Titanic until you actually feel it yourself. You feel the emotions of the people that night - and then you are yanked forward in time to the expeditions that first discovered and explored the Titanic, and then Pellegrino moves you back and forth in time again and again from the night of the sinking to the expeditions until at last you become, like James Cameron's Rose, unstuck in time. It is easy to see how Cameron was so moved by Pellegrino's morphings through time. A reading of this scientist's other books reveals that he seems to be unable to tell a tale in linear fashion. In both ""Unearthing Atlantis"" and ""Ghosts of the Titanic,"" he unfolds archaeological investigations by telling the whole history backwards! It is difficult to imagine what he will do with time next. But I'll be there for the ride. You can bet on it."
+1,Looking for a great book on Titanic? Don't look here!,"I study Titanic and try to get every book possible on Titanic,( I've been studying Titanc, way before the movie was made). But when I bought this book and read it, I regreted it. It's a good book, for... how shall I say it, Beginner readers for Titanic. I give this book, in my opinion, 1 STAR because of it's lack of thought. The book seemed like it was made for new Titanic fans. Since I've been interested in Titanic for a long while, this book wasn't at all great."
+1,Interested in the great ship? Don't look here.,"I've read many of the works published on the sinking of the White Star liner, Titanic, and I have to say this is, without doubt, one of the poorest yet. Pellegrino obviously is trying for emotional meditative discourse, but failing that, ends up making up out of whole cloth entire conversations and scenarios. Titanic was *not* the first ship to use the SOS call. The inclusion of the Frank Towers myth is a dead giveaway that Pellegrino picks and chooses his myths, without bothering with such inanities as fact-checking. If it's entertainment and an emotional response you're after, go see Cameron's movie. If it's history you want, better to stick with other, far better, far more accurate works."
+1,1986 NOT 1912,"If you're interested in the Titanic, this really is NOT the book for you! Pellegrino seems more interested in his own history, along with Bob Ballard's, than he does with the Titanic's. There are a few interesting passages jammed into a lot of rambling about machinery, sea exploration, ant SPACE EXPLORATION? If you want to read about the equitment used to find the Titanic and its many uses and missions beforehand, you MIGHT enjoy this book. If you want to read about the tragic story of the Titanic and what happened on that fateful night I would recommend ""The Night Lives On"" by Walter Lord."
+1,False facts and over-emotionalism detract from the story.,"Charles Pellegrino, while providing interesting insight into the finding of the sunken liner Titanic, obviously neglected to do his research on that which haunts him so. As a member of the Titanic Historical Society and a general Titanic enthusiast, I know much about the dreaded night of April 14th 1912 - in both fact and myth. Pellegrino draws from neither for his book, instead creating unfounded dialogues that, unfortunately, shed a bad light on some of the heros of that night. His extreme emotionalism - he takes it almost to the point of being farcical - distracts the reader from the events of both the 1912 sinking and the 1985 finding of the Titanic. This book had the potential to create a fascinating discourse between the two main events in the life of the liner, both academically and emotionally, but unfortunately it doesn't. Luckily we now have James Cameron's film ""Titanic"" to build what Pellegrino couldn't."
+1,The only reason I give it 2 stars is.......,"The fact that this book is about Titanic (well sort of anyway). This book is not a true work of history. The research is faulty, the words and thoughts of the various characters is bogus fiction. After being a student of Titanic history for almost 40 years, this is a book that I have dismissed lightly, very lightly. If you want to know Titanic and the disaster that befell her, this is not the book."
+1,Awful book,"This book was horrible. I've read many books on Titanic, and this has to be the worst. If you want to read a good book, check outA Night to Rememberor getTitanic: An Illustrated HistoryHalf of this book deals with the finding of the ship in '85. I wouldn't recommend this book mainly because it detracts from people's experiences of the titanic."
+1,Not the best,"I have studied Titanic for many years, starting way before James Cameron's film. Many of the ""facts"" presented in this work go against those given by tons of other authors and explorers of Titanic. The author seems very full of himself, trying to give himself credit where he doesn't deserve it. It almost seems as if he is trying to convince everyone that he was a co-discoverer of Titanic and Robert Ballard's best friend. I would recommend another author, one who actually has a love for Titanic and isn't trying to make himself look better."
+1,This book is auful !!,If I could give this book a rating of less than 1 I would..... it deserves it. Much of the information is wrong (Frank Tower ??? PLEASE !) The authors reliance on foul language to make his point ... all of this makes this book an annoying piece of trash unfit for anyone to read !
+1,False,I'm am an absolute fanatic of the greatest ship ever built.(in my opinion)And this book was very in accurate. The authors didn't really focus on what really happened. If I were a critic I'd give it... two thumbs WAY DOWN!
+2,New facts learned and old ones enlightened,"When I first saw this book in my local book store about a year ago, I thought: Great, another book on the Titanic giving the same old facts and the same stories that every book on the Titanic contain. But then I picked it up and started reading, I learned about the more about the feelings of the officers and crew that night and the feelings of the men who found her. Although the book jumps around a bit, it was still enjoyable to read."
+2,Pellegrino is the best.,"I love Charles Pellegrino. I read this book four years ago and have read other books by him which possess the same brilliant scientific analyses yet contain an intimacy of the subject rarely found in nonfictional books. I could easily imagine standing beside him looking over the water in sorrow. Although the movie was truly outstanding, it cut some of the most crucial scenes out (the radio controllers). READ the book to find out what the movie missed!!"
+2,Enlightening and spell binding,"I read Titanic in the early part of 1997. I found the book fascinating, especially to one who knew very little of the disaster and the uncovering of the broken ship. I have recommended the book as a must read to many of my friends. Skip the movie and read the book!"
+1,its too drown out,Birthright uses the battle system rules that are o.k. but they are not as fun as doing a mass battle by group.
+2,Great,A good one... and a few more words to fill out my review. I'd like to be able to just rate movies and shows without having to do this... someday.
+1,Lodge Book,For the price of the book I was looking for more recipes not a history of cast iron cooking. Not worth the price
+1,the complete book of dutch oven cooking,this book spends too much time on history and stories. beginners need to know how to determine the temperature of the oven. advanced cooks may know how many coals to put on and under but charcoal is better to learn with.twelve chapters of history and differances of cast iron and aluminum is too drawn out. the final blow is when there are only 19 recipes and most do not appeal to me.
+1,"This is ""The Comlete book of Dutch oven cooking""","Or this is catalouge book and nothing more.If some buy Lodge cast iron pot or pan,must have this book free of cost."
+2,THE GREATEST FILM SCORE IN THE HISTORY OF THE MOVIES,"THIS IS FANTASTIC SCORE FOR ANY KIND OF A MOVIE, NOT JUST A CHEESY JAPANESE MONSTER MOVIE! THE SCORE FOR THIS MOVIE WAS NOT ON THE VERSION OF THE MOVIE THAT WAS RELEASED IN THE USA IN 1962. HAVING NEVER SEEN THE ORIGINAL, UNEDITED, JAPANESE VERSION OF THE MOVIE, I WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS MOVIE SOUNDTRACK, IT INCLUDES EERIE, SCARY KIND OF MUSIC (YOU CAN ALMOST FEEL THE MONSTERS CREEPING UP ON YOU, RIGHT OUT OF THE OCEAN), TRADITIONAL JAPANESE PERCUSSION, POP MUSIC, CHANTING, A LITTLE TIN PAN ALLEY, BLUES, LOUNGE MUSIC, MILITARY MARCHES, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT IS COMING NEXT. I WAS REALLY BLOWN AWAY BY THE WHOLE THING............"
+2,Thoughtful Portrayal of Early 20th Century Rural Virginia,"Ellen Glasgow is definitely an underrated American female writer; how many have heard of her? She writes elegantly and truthfully. The setting for Vein of Iron is an area of rural Virginia where I spent much of my childhood. I don't think it has changed much! In this novel, there are wonderful passages about the impact of Christian beliefs on the life of the people who settled in the region (which can surely be generalized to many rural settlements throughout the U.S.). Glasgow creates a fascinating character in Ada's father, who struggles with his spirituality. Ada is strong, faithful, optimistic- just as I imagined our female predecessors to be at that time. This is a character-driven, setting-driven novel, and I loved it. My daughter surprised me with it for mother's day. Thanks, daughter!"
+2,Pulitzer Prize Winner,"Not really a review, but I collect Ellen Glasgow books. It should be noted in her bio here that she won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1942 for In This Our Life. I don't see that book here on Amazon, but it should be since it was a Pulitzer Prize winner. I saw that some say her books are ""overwritten,"" but you must take them in the context of when they were written. She is a wonderful author and depicts life in the South and rural America extremely well. Her real gift is her insight into her characters and what makes all of us human."
+2,a pleasant reminder of the British Invasion,"Listeners of this cd will be reminded that, in the era of just three guitars and a drummer, the British Invasion provided a pleasant change from American sounds in the early 1960s. The sound quality of this cd is remarkable. On ""Don't Throw Your Love Away"" you can actually hear someone in the studio rustling some papers at the very start of the song. The opening drum riff on ""Needles and Pins"" will stir the blood of any Mersey listener. This album is nothing but pop....but pure, straight and beautiful pop it is with jingle jangle guitars and high harmonies covering songs that strongly hint of a lost era of innocence. Either you love this stuff ...or you don't!"
+1,A selection---we need a complete set of all they did.,"The Searchers are still touring and I saw them last year in Bay Shore, new York state. This album here is fine, BUT the group's work is much more worth getting INTO. We need the biggest most complete set possible. It is hard to get new listeners to hear some of their best songs: The World is Waiting for Tomorrow, Lovers Will, All a Dream, Till I Met You, and so many more. Buy this if it's the best in your price range and then join the groups on the web where you can expand your Searchers appreciation! And don't forget to read Frank Allen's memoir of the group's history. It's fun!"
+2,Great Bed....Except for a Demon Dog,"This bed is great, but since my dog is a puppy and has decided to destroy everything in sight - I had to take it from him to salvage what I could in hopes he will settle down with age. He has already destroyed my soaker hose around the foundation of my house, most of my plants, my sprinklers, a lot of the siding on my house....and more (the swings never had a chance). I think this thing is great and looks like it will work well, but I will have to wait to hopefully get its full use. One of th great things about it is that it has the cedar in it to prevent bugs and stuff from getting on him. I just have to hope this destruction phase will end soon. Enjoy....."
+2,Looking forward to reading other books by this author,This book was so fascinating that I could not take a break from reading it. I look forward to reading Dr. Han's books The Secret Life of Quanta and The Probably Universe.
+1,buyer beware...this product and the company are a rip-off,"this is a terrible product from a company that should not be in business. the scooter never worked...their solution was to send me a couple of neew components nad have me install. when that did not work, they had me run test after test after test...to no avail. the scooter does not work to this day. i filed a complaint with amazon...amazon did a lousy job of investigating and determined that the warranty was expired (30 day warranty!). of course it expired...they took a week each time to respond to my requests for help. the warranty was half over by the time i got the scooter after ordering it. i am disputing the charge through my credit card company, hope that gets my money back. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY, I BELIEVE YOU WILL EXPERIECE THE SAME THINK I DID.BUYER BEWARE!!!BUYER BEWARE!!!"
+1,"Extremely cheap and poorly constructed, DO NOT BUY!","Everything about this scooter is incredibly cheap and shoddily put together. The seat broke under my weight (I weigh 165, well below the stated limit for this product) and half of the bolts holding the scooter together rattled themselves off within a few blocks of riding it. Do not, under any circumstances, waste your money on this inferior product."
+1,this scooter it only for kids scooter only 4 weeks,"I am 22 years old men and i bought this scooter for the speed by ivoog scooters for 400 dollars with free shipping, and i like it,i have this scooter two months with problems, and the only big problem is that the wheels are very small to enjoy the ride safety,controller will stop working and then the company will leave you will not help ,and will tell you what could we do.and it not comfortable because it do not have any shocks so i do not recommend it all for adults that need to ride long trip,so adults for you good do not buy any xtreme scooters they are for kids you be not happy if you buy it.i bought the ezip 1000 scooter this is the best of the best scooter, with the x500 scooter i am 140 lb i ride 17+MPH and with ezip 1000 i ride with the top speed of 16+MPH and it fille really like 20MPH, and its very very comfortable so this for you adult you will love it and you be very very happy with it you see...."
+2,So far so good!,"The scooter has a good looking, the bateries last up to 45 minutes of continuos use but, need to change fuses evry long ride or every charging process, so far so good!"
+1,Dull and Annoying,"A small town girl who comes to the city to become a star is a premise as old as the cinema. Coyote Ugly is just repeating this, with a particularly annoying character who suffers from one of the most demented looking cases of stage fright I've ever seen.Jerry Bruckheimer usually does good films, but this is a case in which I would love to ask him what he was thinking. The only attraction to this film is a bunch of girls dancing on top of the bar, and the singing of LeAnn Rimes. He could easily have just made a few music videos and dispensed with the vehicle for presenting them. It would have done us all a favour."
+2,a teenagers opion,Ok I really like this movie I mean the story line was awesome. I watched it so many times at a friends house then borrowed it to take home. My mom watched it and hated it. She did not like the way the girls danced.... i dunno I thought it was great....
+2,Piper is NOT Ugly!,"Coyote Ugly is a sexy ""feel good"" movie. We get a nice introduction to Piper Perabu, who may well be the next Alicia Silverstone or Cameron Diaz. It is basically a story of a naive girl from New Jersey who comes to New York to persue her dream as a singer/songwriter.When she realizes that she isn't going to be an instant success, she takes a job in club with the title name. Her dancing skills improve and her fear of perfoming in front of crowds starts to diminish. She incidentally meets a nice young man whom she starts seeing, and though there are troubles, her move to the top is going strong by the end of the movie.The plot is very predictable, but the acting is well above average. It was nice to see of movie of this genre with relatively little foul language. I don't believe the ""F"" word was used at all. All in all, a nice and enjoyable movie that is suitable for most members of the family. I recommend it."
+1,This movie was trite.,The storyline was cliched and the one-liners weren't even funny. The Australian accent from the cute boyfriend was annoying. Piper Perabo can NOT act (even though she's hella cute) and all the coyotes were too pretty. It was distracting. Don't waste your time.
+1,Can&#65533;t fight the moonlight&#65533;,"Okay, I'm a sucker for John Goodman, and he's by far the sexiest in the cast. I'll admit that I enjoyed the movie mainly because (a) I did not actually pay for the rental, and (b) I was consuming large amounts of alcohol at the time. To the film's credit, even in my drunken stupor I could tell that the scenes in which Piper pretends to sing were incredibly corny. I think I remember falling off the sofa and landing on my head from the extreme cheese-ness. You know? The kind that makes your skin crawl?In true Bruckheimer form, Leanne Rimes organizes a high-speed train robbery which results in a spectacular car wreck involving two commercial airliners and the Seattle Space Needle... but I don't want to spoil it for anybody. See it for yourself (read: do not see this for yourself). Two stars."
+1,pure formula junk,"This is the kind of film I get stuck watching on long plane rides and would NEVER seek myself. It is such silly schlock that I marvel at how the Hollywood mill can churn these things out and make money - it's really an industrial production process, geared to superficial viewers.This is one of the basic plots. THe others include crippled boy, whose love of a dog or pony allows him to walk, love, or talk. Why do we keep watching this junk? A video game at least offers some chance of a variation in outcome.OK, here goes: beautiful girl with a dream, seeking big break, gets gig in a bar, handles it, meets boy who doesn't fit into plans, shakes it, shakes it more, shakes it a lot more, flirts with corruption, stays course, makes real friends, gets to know real self, grows. Oh, and then succeeds on her own terms.Not recommended. Admittedly, the acting in not abysmal, but what a waste of time about lives that could never exist."
+1,EXTRA SHARP CHEESE!,"I'm all for a light entertaining movie but this thing was painful to watch. Mix Piper Perabo as the lead role, a bubble headed blond who couldn't act to save her life, add an old hashed to death storyline embedded with every cliche in the book and you have Coyote Ugly. This thing was horrible, just horrible. After the first five minutes I got sick of watching Perabo's only acting skill making those sad puppy dog faces. But guess what it goes on the rest of the movie, must be a record for that annoying facial expression. It's a good thing this is a rental so I can send it back tomorrow, if I was suckered into buying this disc I would have to drench it with gasoline and set it on fire."
+2,Coyote Ugly Is da bomb!,Coyote Ugly is the best film i have ever seen. You won't be disapointed if you see it. The actors and actress' are wicked!i give it 2 Thumbs up
+1,Hate widescreen format,"Loved the movie, bought the dvd and its in widescreen, its terrible. My favorite scenes, dance on the bar, all you can see is their middle, not faces and feet at the same time. It's not the same would rather have a TV cut format."
+1,I want my money back,"This movie is Flashdance with no flash, a Saturday Night fever on a Wednesday afternoon happy hour. The main character is cute, but annoying. The bar atmosphere with all the dancing is stupid, and the plot is written for some afternoon school special. Save your money and treat yourself to a Big Mac meal. It will go down easier than the characters in this movie."
+1,Boring,My friend likes this movie so I checked it out. I didn't like it. Kind of boring. Couldn't get through the whole thing. Fastforward solved the problem :)
+2,Birthday present for my niece.,"My niece specifically requested this movie for her birthday. She loves the movie! It was exactly what she wanted (of course, she asked for it, duh!)"
+2,GREAT DANCING,The story line for this movie was different - something new - which I believe we all need in this day!The dancing & music was great - I have the sound track and I have the movie in DVD and watch it alot. It's just great and Piper is wonderful.I'd love to see a sequel...........
+2,Surprise! A good story,"This film deals with two different plots: An aspiring singer and a bar named Coyote Ugly. The story is a very good one about a young and inexperienced women (Violet) trying to make it as a singer in the Big Apple, but the problem is she has Stage Fright- that's where the bar comes in and the movie really takes off.Violet ends up getting a job in the bar as one of the women who serve drinks while dancing on the bar. The scenes in the bar coupled with the great music really gives the film energy and keeps the pace from getting too slow. They do not take away from the story, but hold it together. Working here helps Violet acquire the confidence she needs to make. There is also a love story between Violet and a guy she meets which completes the whole movie and makes it well worth watching."
+2,Loved it,Don't know why but can't stop watching this movie. Love the story and the setting of the film
+2,Entertaining,I like this movie. I think it is entertaining. I wanted to have this movie in dvd and add it to my collection.
+2,Great movie!,We all truly enjoyed this movie! The picture quality was beautiful and I know I will watch it again! Awesome!
+2,GOOD LOOKIN'!!,"My girlfriend told me I had to see this movie, that I would love the ""eye candy"". She was right; I could spend much more time watching these girls dance around. But in addition to all that, it ends up being a very entertaining movie - fun characters, fun story, fun music."
+1,Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad..............,"Wow. This was bad. The only redeeming quality was the babes in the tight leather pants. Take those scenes and those girls out of this clunker and you quite possibly have the worst movie ever made. But Tyra did look good.....Would I recommend it? - sure, if nothing else for the visuals, which is really the only reason this film was made. It's sort of like Maxim magazine on film. Just watch it with the sound off, maybe while listening to a good CD. Believe me, you won't miss anything."
+1,Just another pretty face,"This movie deserves every harsh review it gets. However, if you want plotless mush and adore watching the heaving, bouncing chests of model-esque women, then you will probably love this movie. If you have a brain and like to use it, this movie is probably not for you. What little plot it has is overdone and you can predict what each move will be.Nothing but fluff."
+2,Greg's Review,I bought this to replace my DVD copy that was stolen. I liked that fact that it was on Blu-Ray so I could play it on my PS3 and get the most out of the movie. Overall there were not a lot of additional scenes to the Blu-Ray than the DVD editon. Some scenes are longer on this edition than on the DVD. There is a nude scene which has to be a body-double of Piper. I don't want to spoil this edition of Coyote Ugly for anybody because in my opinion the extended scenes are worth it. Enjoy.
+1,A unique torture-technique,"I saw COYOTE UGLY on an airplane from Germany to the United States three times, in English, in French, and in German. By the third screening, I wanted the plane to crash.Without a shred of revealed flesh, the film teases, tantalizes, and seduces without ever gratifying. There is nary a thong in this picture!This is eroticism without the eroticism.It's a bit like a soft-core film made for Nickelodeon."
+1,If only I could convince my wife,"I was forced to watch this movie with my wife, who insisted we rent it. Normally, we agree on the movies we watch and the ones she forces down my throat are never as bad as I thought they were going to be. This movie changed all of these notions.It starts off like another ""Flashdance,"" which was a decent movie. But then it becomes a long music video, with dialogue thrown in to keep you from falling asleep.Well, it didn't work for me. Even the brilliant John Goodman could not save this movie. Nothing but T & A for the teeny bopper crowd."
+1,Unnecessary...,"Hoping this ""unrated"" version will show something the original version didn't?Don't get your hopes up.As with a host of other recent ""unrated"" editions of theatrical turkeys (The Girl Next Door, Club Dredd, Eurotrip, The Chronicles of Riddick, etc.), there's nothing in this version to give it a ""harder"" rating -- it's unrated simply because the studio didn't submit THIS cut to the MPAA.Unless you really, REALLY want to see all the deleted scenes from your old DVD copy of ""Coyote Ugly"" re-cut back into the film, don't waste your time or money on this trick."
+1,These chicks think they're so cool and tough,"Yeah, let one of 'em spend a day with Ted Bundy... let's see how damn tough they act after such an experience. Stupid women."
+1,Total cheese-fest,"I can't believe movies like this get made! This movie is CHEESY from start to finish. The characters are empty, the plot is thin, and the cliches are in abundance. Buy/rent this movie only if you want to laugh at the money you just wasted."
+1,men are pigs,"This is one of those movies that really disgusts me in the way it depicts women stutting their stuff and men drooling over them... I absolutely hate these type of flicks. Hey, with a little imagination you can pretend that you are at a strip bar and that they are taking 'em off just for you. I found myself looking for women in the bar. NONE. this is just Pig S#*T. You are a jerk if you think this is cool. Needless to say I did not care for it, and I very much appreciate hot women, don't get me wrong. This just sucked."
+1,Sexist film,"Okay this is just another film for guys to watch hot girls strut around. There is supposedly some kind of moral to this story. The only moral I can see is ...when you don't have a big enough brain, use your bod to get ahead. Screw college, screw learning there is more to you then your looks... looks don't fade, they last forever! (right) My boyfriend doesn't understand why I don't want to watch this movie every time it comes on tv. Because it perpetuates a thing women have been trying to get away from for thousands of years; being judged as people who will use their looks instead of their brains to get what they want, being judged as nothing but a body and no more. Any THINKING woman will not like this film and will not want any young girls she knows to watch it, either. It is not a good example for the young women of today."
+1,Not worth buying...a renter at best,"A plot and story that has been done before, better. Miserably bad acting: Tara Banks, Leanne Rymes. Only highlight: John Goodman. Better yet, rent something else."
+2,"Cool, sexy and wild...","This is one of my favorite movies ever! It is a good story,a story that tell us to follow our dreams... I just say 1 thing to all the people that had [not] seen the movie... SEE IT!! It is just fabulous."
+1,Dumb movie,This was the biggest waste of time I have ever seen. The only person that would be interested in this movie is a thirteen-year old boy. Tyra Banks should stick to her day job. She is much better as a model for Victoria's Secret because she never has to open her mouth & speak. I want the wasted hour & a half of my life back. This movie was very predictable & lame. Don't waste your time.
+2,Enjoy,I really enjoyed this movie and I bought the soundtrack and the dvd. It is a great movie that I would be glad to compliment on.
+1,How pitiful,"I consider myself to enjoy a wide variety of movies. When some friends of mine suggested we rent this movie at an outing to Blockbuster Video, I wasn't very excited about it. But ""what the heck, I'll watch anything once."" First of all, the main character was a bit annying. All the little things she did to help out the bar in an attempt to get back to work with Cyote Ugly made me want to upchuck all over the television. This movie is VERY predictable and a cliche of many others. I'm sure many of the younger generation cherish this film and that's about the only audience I think this is going to achieve except cleavage hungry boys."
+2,Excellent Movie!,"When you saw the previews for this movie, you probably did think it was a bunch of pretty woman dancing on a bar. It's NOT. It's a sweet story about a girl trying to seek her dream of being a songwriter. She needs to move to a new place to try to have her songs be heard, and ends up working as a coyote. Also with this tale is lots of fun and enjoyment. At the end, you can't forget when LeAnn Rimes comes in as a country music sensation (herself) and performs Violet's song she recorded. I highly suggest anyone should by this, and don't forget to pick up the soundtrack too!"
+2,I love this movie,This product is really great for my trip. It also came in early and I am enjoying the movie.
+2,One of the Best movies I Have Ever Seen,"I have watched this movie with my daughter about a million times over the last 5 years, and I can honestly say that it never gets old! The acting is top-notch, and I do believe that this is defintely John Goodman's finest performance. The movie will leave you feeling warm at heart over and over again. The soundtrack for the movie is also of high quality and most of it is integrated into the movie at the right time. A few people have been giving negative reviews on here about this film, and I can just say that I don't agree. On the contrary, what more could you want from a film that doesnt try to be too much, and is mainly just a down to earth story about a small-town girl trying to make something of her life in a big city. There is nothing in the movie that has a WOW factor to it, but that doesnt retract anything from the story to me. If you haven't seen it, you could do a lot LOT worse than to buy this movie."
+2,I Wonder How FUNKY This Is Gonna Get?!!!!!!!,"I Have Seen The Original Coyote Ugly And Rate It Four And a Half Stars!Wonder How FUNKY This Is Gonna Be?It Is Probably Gonna Have Boobs,Butts,Nakedness,And LOTs More!So Definately Not Reccomended For Ages 1-9!"
+2,More true than most people realize,"As an aspiring singer, I found this film to be closely related to the struggles that musicians go through. Unlike Violet, I don't have stage fright, as a matter of fact, I love being on stage. However, taking 'odd' jobs is something that I'm very relatible to. Even tho I've never taken a job at a bar quite like Coyote Ugly, it shows that when you are trying to achieve a dream, you do whatever possible. So far when it comes to dancing on a bar, I've only ever done it for fun, but it just goes to prove that we don't have an easy time of it trying to make it in the music business, and this type of scenerio is incredibly possible because when you're desperate, you do whatever it takes, even if it means sacrificing a little bit of dignity...even tho you can still have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Over all this film is easily a 4 because it's not just about girls shaking it on a bar, it's about getting what you want."
+1,too much gyrating and not enought interest for me,"Now, this is my mind on this movie. Too much focusing on women dancing on bars and not on story and characters, hence this is a boring movie, but the women are good, but this movie is boring. Now see you wouldnt get me on a table and dance and take it off, nope, not my thing. John Goodman as Piper Perabo's father is a treat though. This is Tyra Bank's first big movie breakout and see does it nice. As far as i'm concerned the thought of Coyote Ugly 2 would be more of the same, except that Piper Perabo, not Maria Bello trains the new recruit and it would be more of the same but new moves, but more of the same. Also starring Adam Garcia."
+1,Iz love Tira but this is still abd,really boring dull cjhick flick that is awful. i lov u tira but this isn;'t a ggod movie. i didnt wantt o watch thers people at all. but i do want to go into this club.
+2,An Inspiration!!,This movie is one of the best movies i have ever seen.......and i do not care what you other people say about it!! A young song writer goes into the big NYC to sell her music and struggles without much money till she finds out about a bar needing some work......COYOTE UGLY!......finally she is making money and falling in love with an Australian Hottie....the rest is for you to see......i loved the story line of this movie....it makes anyone want to go out and reach their goals and dreams!........TWO THUMBS UP!
+1,Cringeworthy.,"Viewed: 2/06Rate: 32/06: Coyote Ugly displayed a fair story that made my skin to crawl. A dopey looking girl who happens to dance sexily like never before and got everything going in a big city New York? That'll never happen. This film explains the reason why I have nightmares from taking, eventually dropped out of, Women's Studies in college. I don't need to be manhandled like that by a film like Coyote Ugly, telling me that women like those depicted in the film are the bomb and everything. I rather watch true films, touching realistic issues that surround females such as Hoop Dreams, My Left Foot, and The Miracle Worker, not crappy movies like Coyote Ugly. What's up with the title? Really, what's up with the concept? No, really...what's up with the actual realization of this movie being made? Maybe I should open a bar, have women wooing the male patrons, and face the music of being deported to prison for numerous of pimping violations."
+1,"sticky sweet, predictable...","I am so glad I waited to see this movie on cable. 30 minutes into it, I almost changed the channels. But, just like an accident or police car chase, you have to watch. Overall, the movie was just too sappy. And every ""twist"" is not surprising. Also, I don't understand why the movie switched between color and black-and-white -- I'm guessing the decision was made in a very late editing session because it didn't seem to have any context. In conclusion, I thought the bar scenes were the best...I can't believe I'm agreeing with the guys. I encourage you to check your cable listings if you're curious about this movie and spend your money on something better."
+1,Make it Stop!,"My roomate bought this dvd, thinking that it would be fun and mindless, along the lines of Bring It On or such. It was a terrible disapointment. We were prepared for chics dancing on bars and related craziness, but it was actually a slow-moving story about a country girl who moves to the Big Apple to become a songwriter but is afraid to sing in public. By the end you will be begging her to sing the (explicative deleted) song! In conclusion, make another selection at the video store!"
+1,A nightmare!,I rented this poor excuse for a movie and couldn't help falling asleep the whole time. It's pretty predictable and not very entertaining. It's not really worth buying.
+2,good movie,I liked the movie I cant say it was better in HD but it was the first movie I saw on my ROKU player and was impressed.
+2,Love this movie,"One of my all time favorite movies. Quality of viewing was very poor, but Amazon was extremely helpful and refunded my price. Would try to rent again!"
+2,this is jerseys movie,piper perabo thats all i have to say about this romantic comedy. she is an empowering actress and deserves an academy award nomination. the whole cast is great though. this movie is excellent.
+1,Special effects?!,"Coyote Ugly has the worst cgi and special effects I have never seen before in all my years of movie bashing. Actually, I just started watching movies last week. Due to Coyote Ugly, I'll never watch another bad movie again."
+1,This is a 2 star movie if you're not a girl and under 16,"This movie is a pretty boring tale of the surburban girl going to New York and getting her dreams crushed before finally making it to the big time. Being a 26 year old male, the only thing about this movie that was enjoyable were the nice looking girls. The guy in this movie does one of the worst acting jobs Ive ever seen, and nothing ever really happens. If you have a good taste for movies, then you shouldnt like this movie. Again, if I were a 14 year old girl, I would probably like this movie because it was geared towards 12-17 year old girls. To give the movie some credit, it was kind of a ""cute"" story, but thats about it. (Also, no bar like that is going to have only 1 bouncer, gimme a break!)"
+2,Coyote Ugly,I usually dont give reviews of movies becuase everyone else does and it sums up what I have to say but I read the reviews for this movie and was very dissapointed. I went three times to see this moive. It was exectly every time I saw it. I even bought the soundtrack which was wonderful. The movie was Awsome. It shows how you should never give up on anything that you really want -boy or girl- becuase it can be acheived. I belive that everyone should see this movie!!
+1,excruciating...,"I had to add my two cents because reading the good reviews about this movie blew my mind. They had to have all been written by 13 year old teeny boppers. I only sat through this movie because the people I went to the theater with needed a ride home. I was really looking forward to this movie too. The commercials made it look like it was going to be hot chicks doing wild and crazy stuff at the bar through the whole thing but I'd have to say that only about 15 minutes of this movie took place at the bar. Piper Perabo annoyed the crap out of me. She was always making these puppy dog faces like she is saying, ""Look how cute and adorable I am."" The story was trite and cliche'... I actually felt insulted that the director thought I might be stupid enough to buy into this ridiculous crap. If you aren't a 13 year old girl don't go see this."
+2,Coyote Alert!,"I thought this film was great, especially as there is a real bar in NY like the one in the film. Coyote Ugly is an excellent film for pretty much everyone to see, and the CD is also good. If you dislike this film, then why are you looking at buying it anyway???"
+1,Good intentions... Horrible execution.,"Piper Perabo is a great new face in Hollywood and I look forward to seeing what she does next. That said, I believe the director and editor (more on that later) should be taken to a public place and caned with a bamboo pole.What starts as a cute girl-coming-of-age-in-the-big-city movie begins to fall apart the moment the girl who's too shy to sing in front of anyone starts working in a bar that requires her to dance on the bar while getting buckets of water dumped on her. ""Oh I'm too shy to sing one of my songs in front of my new date, but I'll strip for him!"" What???There is a spasmatic sequence with a phone call, a trip to a club, a family reunion and a performance that had to have been spliced together by an MTV editor that drank way too much Mountain Dew while eating pixie sticks. One character even repays a debt that was cut out so she couldn't have even known that she owed it!Hopefully Piper will have better luck with ""Slap Her, She's French"" this year."
+1,Pretty Girls with a thin plot,The movie stars Piper Perabo who is a very likeable actress. The only problem is that she is stuck with boring dialog and a weak plot. If you are going to make a movie about a crazy bar and the lifestyle of a young bartender in New York City why would you make it PG-13. How wild and crazy can you get. Its kind of ironic that the cover of this movie reminds me of a Spice Girls poster. Stay away from this one if you have any interest in a plot and charachters.
+1,A waste of plastic and metal....,"This is without a doubt the most brainless movie ever made. Created for the ""Frat Boy"" demographic, Coyote Ugly is packed with scantilly clad hoochies dancing around on bar tops and acting very badly. The hoochies are impressive but that is the only halfway worthwhile aspect of this dreadful film. The plot is a stupid retread of the ""small town girl goes to the big city"" story ,the producers did'nt even try very hard to make a decent film around all the ""T"" & ""A"".Why would anyone want watch Coyote Ugly at a theatre or buy it on DVD when movies like this can be seen on late night cable seven days a week? At least the ""acting"" is better on those cable shows."
+1,Don't go there,"'Coyote Ugly' often gets compared to 'Flashdance'and sort of falls in the same genre, but it lacks both the charme and the choreography that made 'Flashdance' a success. It is hard to blame the actors for the failure to maintain the audience's interest, they simply didn't have anything to work with. The plot is entirely predicable, and all the characters (how did they do that?) remain without any depth. As a result, the different plots running through this feature appear strangely unrelated, maybe because as a viewer one just doesn't get engaged. Easily one of the worst offerings in the last 12 months, maybe ever."
+2,Coyote Ugly ROCKS!,"Coyote Ugly is one of the best movies i've seen so far. When i walked out of the theatre after watching Coyote Ugly, i was like ""WOW! That was a really good movie"". The actors are fantastic, cinematography was good, on top of that, the SOUNDTRACK is really really cool. I immediately went to the stores to get the soundtrack to the movie. Some people think that this movies has a lot of ""sexual"" content, but i think it's nothing more than just a few pretty ladies in nice looking outfits having the time of their lives. This movies is a MUST-WATCH and certainly worth the money to get it. Trust me, it's really fantastic."
+1,i hated this movie,"I had the misfortune of paying my hard earned allowance on this movie. It was so pitiful I had to walk out before the half way point. How did I know it was the half way point? Easy I was checking my watch every 2 minutes. The plot was so thin and cliched...Oooh I wonder if she is gonna make it as a star? .... It was horrible, it was a waste of money and resources, if you want to save the environment, make sure movies like these don't get made. There are no redeeming qualities to this movie, if you want a good romantic story this is not the place to find it. There are so many other good movies for you to watch. I don't have a personal thing about it, but it upset me so much I had to tell the world. Please, please, please don't watch this movie and if you know someone who liked this trash then slap them upside their head, they deserve it and perhaps need some kind of shock therapy as well."
+2,Good Picture-Great Audio,"I was not so impressed with the video quality. It was a bit grainly, but better than the DVD copy. Blu-ray gives you the newer lossless sound that will rock your world. You will feel like you are in the bar.I recommend this because of the sound quality and it is worth the upgrade if you like this movie."
+1,Another tax-loss movie?,"You know you're watching a bad movie when your partner leans over to you and, without ever having seen the movie before, outlines the plot in detail, including accurate descriptions of most of the scenes to follow minutes after the opening credits have run.What on earth was Bruckheimer thinkning when he made this? I can only assume he had a contract with the studio to produce a certain number of movies and this was one of his 'fillers'.An unlikely plot to say the least, the acting was substandard and John Goodman, usually a decent actor, looked embarassed to be associated with this, seemingly hanging about in scenes waiting for his check to clear before he could leave.I've no doubt this movie earns at least 4 stars from many people who use this site; the teenage girl and mid 20's male I'm sure think this is an 'awesome' movie. Utter dross; Hollywood really needs a fresh injection of writing talent."
+1,"Dont make me laugh, no really dont bother.","I was forced to watch this film with my girlfirend. I admit to being a film snob, and ask alot of the film i watch. But when it comes to mindless Buckhiemer stuff i really dont mind them. Then i saw this. Badly acted, scripted and directed. This film represents the kind of mindless stagnation that hollywood seems intent on sticking with. Films like this are a disease on what sould be and is ( sometimes) one of the most creative and efective media forms of the modern day. Please for your own sanity dont bother."
+2,A Great Sexy Movie!,"All the reviews said bad acting but beautiful women. I think both were great. This movie is based on a girl that wants to be a singer but has terrible stage fright. She goes to work in a bar, ""Coyote Ugly"" and this is where the beautiful women come in. They get their money by dancing on the bar. She makes the cut, but then has to make up $300 to stay. She does it and also makes her first singing appearance here. There is also the love story that is tangled in. She gets caught up with a guy that says he's a producer, but he isn't. But they make up and end up together. Despite her fathers disagreements, she continues to stive for her goal to be a singer. She ends up with the guy and the ability to sing on stage in a happy ending. Overall, this is a very sexy movie with an interesting plot, including Leanne Rimes giving a private concert at the bar. The dancing and singing is great and I recommend this as a good date movie."
+2,"It's Entertainment, Folks","I am so tired of reading reviews from people who think every movie should be an artistic masterpiece, or at the very least, should have a poignant message. This is one of the most entertaining films my wife and I have seen in a long time, and none of the people involved with its production have anything to apologize for. It unquestionably delivers exactly what Bruckheimer, et al intended, and it does not pretend to be anything else. If I wanted something artistic or meaningful, I would have looked for word ""Miramax"" on the outside of the box - a studio that has made many wonderful movies, but not the type of high impact, SIMPLE fun Jerry Bruckheimer and the late Don Simpson have delivered so well. Sometimes, it's just what the doctor ordered.Turn out the lights, turn up the volume, break out the popcorn, have a few drinks, and enjoy..."
+1,Howlingly Horrible,"This was one of the most embarassingly bad films I've seen in recent memory.I watched this because there is a 14 year old in the house who is understandably amused by girls in their early twenties dancing on top of a bar....and is willing to watch a non-plot for a half-hour between those scenes. Short of a pubescent male, I have to think that anyone who enjoyed this movie is either miguided (hopefully) or an idiot.If this is really what a person looks for in a film, let me recommend saving your money and watching nearly any television sit-com....they're just as bad and it won't cost you four bucks a pop. Take that extra four bucks and donate it to the library. That way, people who are dragging the human race intellectually down to such a depth can at least offset the damage they do by hopefully lifting someone else up."
+1,"Bruckheimer Should Stick With ""Guy"" Movies...","I'm usually not disappointed with a Bruckheimer film, so this was definately a first. The plot was cheesy and slow: All-American, apple-pie, girl next door goes to ""The Big City"" to make it big in the music business...Meets good-looking orphan who helps her overcome stage fright in the most romantic of ways. The movie would have been better if it was, indeed, about the women of Coyote Ugly. The bar owner's story would have resulted in a better movie and a less misleading title. This movie will most likely be a hit with teeny bopper Backstreet Boys fans and junior high school age boys."
+2,Coyote Aint So Ugly,"Thsi movie delivers with a little of everything, action, romance, and a little something extra for the guys. Violet, a little town girl, has roamed into the big city in search of her dream. To be a professional songwriter. The only way to make the money she needs to support herself she has to get from dancing on a bear at a local pub, or so it seems. You should see this movie if your looking for a love story, a little fun for the guys, or a laugh out loud riot, in all i give this flick 4 stars for greatness."
+1,One of the most unbelievably vapid things I've ever seen,"I was trapped on a bus recently, and forced to watch this movie. An excuse to put hot, young Hollywood PG-13 girl flesh all over the screen. The fact that this movie has a high average rating is just another indicator that the pundits are right when they say the educational system is failing..."
+1,really weak Film,nothing really happening with this Film.the Girls were Looking Good but as far as the Film Goes not much Happening.it's one of those films you watch when you are in Pure T&A type of Mood.it's fairly a Air-Head Film.
+1,Stage Fright Is Not Genetic,"Coyote Ugly is a movie about a young woman who moves from her father's home in New Jersey to New York City to become a singer/songwriter. To make ends meet, she finds employment at a bar and dates an Australian orphan. In the end, she succeeds and produces her own album. She stops working at the first bar because she's financially secure."
+2,"Like the first, but withoutt he dark edge.","This album still has the great vocals, and the rock and techno combination. So whats the big difference between this and their self- titled album? The songs on this one don't have the same dark edge and I don't think that Shirley's vocals work as well. That being said its still a good album and worth a buy (after you've purchased their first). Best songs:Temptation Waits- Seductive.I think I'm Paranoid- Has a pretty dark vibe to it.When I grow up- Being a teenager I really relate to the lyrics.Medication- It does for this album what ""Queer"" did for their first.Special- Catchy.Push it- Interesting lyrics."
+2,Garbage Sharpen Their Sound With Version 2.0,"Garbage continues in the tradition of their debut on Version 2.0. They never really break new ground, but at the same time, really don't need to. Their brilliant formula of avant-pop rock with dancefloor beats works all the way without sounding recycled or stale. Shirley's voice polishes the assault of instantaneously addictive riffs, both even sharper than they were on their self-titled debut. After bingeing in the dark, Garbage contrasts with flickers of light on Version 2.0, without losing their intensity or our attention. A fantastic follow-up to a wonderful debut. Best Tracks: ""Push It,"" ""The Trick Is To Keep Breathing,"" ""Temptation Waits,"" ""Special"" Rating: 8/10"
+2,Great CD,"Definitely my favorite band. We saw 4 hits come off this album, and I can't believe they didn't release any more."
+2,I can't get enough of this 'garbage',"Another collection of the hypnotic Shirley Manson tunes. This album is equally entrancing and rocking. I didn't think they could top there 1st cd but they clearly are exceptional musicians. If your a Shirley Manson fan (lover), you've got to get Version 2.0. She will take you away....(again)."
+2,A Must-Not-Miss for Alternative/Rock Fans,"This album is an unexpected hit from the world of aternative music. A band that was overlooked by most now have an album that any Alice in Chains, Nirvana, or Smashing Pumpins fan should not leave on the shelf. Such, direct and bold songs as ""I Think I'm Paranoid"", ""Pust It"", and ""When I Grow Up"" hold a certain power of Guitar and Keyboard combined, and the results are explosive!"
+2,Not as good as the first,With version 2.0 Grabage tries to relive the newness of the first album by upping the techno and yet they fall into a very pop like atmosphere in a series of their songs. But as always the are at the head of the pack.
+2,Is anybody here rating the Tab book instead of the album?,"Great album. Always was, always will be, one of my favorites. Went looking for a guitar tab book on Amazon. Found one that said it had 542 reviews for it. Opened a review; not about the book, about the album. Opened another, and another, and another, you get the picture. Nice going Amazon."
+2,One of best pop/rock cds,Garbage is here again!!!! This cd is (little) better than the first and is worth buying. This cd is little old but I listen to it as I listen to newer cds. It is one of my best cds.
+2,I LOVE THIS CD!!!,"I bought this cd the first day it came out and haven't removed it from my cd player yet! Over a year after the release! The 12 excellent songs on this cd never get old, no matter how many times you listen to them. Shirley Manson is one of the best, if not THE BEST, artists out there today. As far as it being one of the best albums ever i agree! Its right up there with my other favorites: Hole ""Live Through This"", Rage Against the Machine ""Evil Empire"", Live ""Throwing Copper"", Smashing Pumpkins ""Siamese Dream"", Beastie Boys ""Paul's Boutique"", Pearl Jam ""Ten"", and, of course, Garbage's Selftitled Debut album!!!"
+2,"garbage is my favorite band!garbage is like alot of bands,","kind of like hole, and kind of like sheryl crow, but personally i like garbage much better. If u buy the version 2.0 cd, make sure u listen to ""the trick is to keep breathing"". Garbage is a one of a kind band,they have a way with expressing a story with their music. Sooo...make sure u check out the version 2.0 cd, and the the soundtrack to ""BIG DADDY"""
+2,One of the best C.D.'s I've heard in a long time!!!!,"This is the best C.D. on earth!! I listen to it all the time. I like this one better than their self titled because it's got more techno in it, so you can really dance to it. Also, it's a little more upbeat than their last one. There's more of a variety in the music. It goes from soft(8&12), to cowboy(11), to payback(5), to angry(7), to head pounding techno(6&9). Every track is a good one, and there's some meaningfull lyrics as well. Do yourself a tremendous favor and BUY THIS C.D.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+2,I want to be Shirley Manson!,This group has become my favorite. The music just rocks and Shirley and the boys are just fantastic. I love every song on this album and that is a rarity for me. I don't always agree with what Shirley has said off the stage but their music is great.
+2,I love this CD!!! It's awsome!!!!,I love this CD my fav song is Special it is the best song!!!! I cant believe the price either on Amazon it is so chesp if your gonna bye this CD bye it here!!!!
+2,One of the best CD's of 1998!,Version 2.0 is a GREAT CD. It's one of those rare CD's where almost every single song is incredible. It is high energy power driving music that instantly puts me in a good mood and makes me want to thrive!
+2,Garbage is the best band in the entire Sol System.,"Garbage rules so much, it's impossible to describe in words. Every single CD of the four I have of theirs(Garbage, Version 2.0, Special, and Only Happy When it Rains) is to the point where I like every single song they've ever had. EVERY SINGLE ONE. There are over twenty-five so far, and still much more to come, I'm sure. I don't need to use the playlist function on my CD players--I can listen to each. Besides Version 2.0, buy every other one they have out! ""I think I'm Paranoid"", ""Only Happy When it Rains"", ""Stupid Girl"", and ""13x Forever""(""13x Forever"" is only on the ""Special"" Single import from Britain)are in my opinion Garbage's best songs. You have to hear them. GUFFYPUP'S APPROVAL RATING (1-10): 26"
+2,This CD ROCKS !!! This CD is GREAT GARBAGE !!!,"Listen folks, you want a GREAT CD ! Garbage is version 2.0 is IT! This is one of thje BEST CDs I have purchased in a long time and my very 1st from AMAZON ! What a great price and service ! I work for a company involved in the design and creation of home and commercial theater, etc. I took this CD in the day I received it and let me tell you, what a demo ! We were all ready to party ! 500 QUALITY watts, 2 SUBS,5 Channels ! Thought we would crack the cement floor ! I have never purchased a CD like this with such cool tunes on ALL TRACKS. Keep on a rockin Garbage ! RKNM (Rockenem) in Portage WIsconsin !"
+2,There are only a couple of tracks that aren't brill!!,"Almost every single song on this excellent album is worth 5 stars by itself! There is only about one song that totally does my head in as it is really repetitive, but don't let that put you off!! My personal favourite on the album is 'When I Grow Up'"
+2,"version 2.0-newer, faster, better","after the fanstatic acclaimed debut album, garbage had a rough second album to make.well, version 2.0 is the perfect second album. More pop-electronic and yet with the same dark obscure feeling the first album had.shirley's voice is more adaptaded to the songs and they seem to be more a band than they used to. one of garbage's best caracteristics is that all musics are very good. here you can't say that one or two songs are below the average, because they're all excellent. please listen to this album, that confirms that garbage are one of the best (or why not, the best!) band around!"
+2,This CD rules!,"I love this CD. I listen to it at least 5 times a day. It's different form the first CD though. They have a lighter attitude, with songs like ""When I grow up"" and ""Special"" this band knows how to keep you wanting more. If you didn't like the first CD( You really sould though) you will feel different about this one."
+2,The trick is to keep being a child,"When some dull reviewer wrote somewhere in some Yugoslav quasi-intellectual pop-rock magazine that the new Garbage album isn't worth a penny, I was really eager to hear it. And not only to hear it. I bought it immidiately. It is one of the last (or perhaps, the first?) bands that successfully mix the punk influence with pop melodies and some techno sound. Sometimes they sound like a new-wave band, sometimes sing the beautiful ballads (""The Trick Is To Keep Breathing"" or ""You Look So Fine""), sometimes they sound angry (""I think I'm Paranoid""), but all the songs that are here get along really well. In spite of all the differences between the songs, the album sounds consistent. Energy, joy, sadness, tenderness, love, hate. What else does anyone want from music?"
+2,I liked it much more that the first CD...,"I've enjoyed this CD so much! I bought ""Garbage"" and really liked it. Then my friend bought me ""Version 2.0"". I'm really impressed with the instrumentation and the lyrics. I think it flows better than the first CD too.Great music!!!"
+1,"Nothing new here, just a Curve [copy] band.",Save your money and just buy any Curve album. Garbage won't sound too original anymore.
+1,Weak...,"Garbage is an alright band. I'd heard them live BEFORE they became huge. Still, this album fails to match their true potential... this is really weak."
+1,Garbage is exactly that......,"I dont know what many people saw in this album, but i feel a rethink is due for. Appaling melodies, pathetic excuses for a beat. And the whining of some over privlaged rock stars who obviously feel as though they deserve more. Any attempt to throw in the odd tune is discarded for some strange attempt at ""art rock"" BORING"
+1,Ditch the Producer,"Garbage's first, self-titled, album was extraordinary. ""2.0"" is an overproduced, watered-down, record-label-spawned creation that's not worthy of the band. It's not that it's bad - it's that it's not good, and you'll be better off listening to the first album a hundred times rather than the first fifty times and this one fifty times.My advice to the band? Ditch the big-name producer and get back into a studio on your own, playing on your own. There, hopefully, you'll find what you lost in between the first and second albums."
+1,Although to call it garbage is a bit harsh,"Songwriting lacks creativity, almost all straight major chords. Singer has good voice. There's much better electronica available."
+1,one star,I give this effort one star--for ambition. The rest is just blank air. The lead singer emotes like a tin can and the music is a good reason why grunge is dying. This album gives us good reason why the band is named GARBAGE.
+2,You Betta Buy This!,"What a great album! I count 9 good tracks, which is a lot better than most albums these days. Skip over #6, #9, #11, and concentrate on the good stuff. Wonderful melodies, brash sounds, singalong hooks, and you can dance to it too. Great concept: Rock + Techno + Pop = GREAT ALBUM!"
+2,Absolutely Outstanding,"I must admit that I'm addicted to ""Version 2.0."" The entire CD is listenable -- not one track gets skipped on my CD player. Described by Shirley Manson herself as ""mongrel-esque,"" the band's style is a unique compendium of diverse musical genres. The result is a tight, masterfully-crafted audio experience. Pure listening enjoyment."
+2,warning: this CD is extremely addictive,"All I had ever heard of Garbage were a couple of their music videos until my friends persuaded me to buy this CD. Now I listen to it at least twice a week. I usually go for music with lighter lyrics, but I've fallen head-over-heels in love with all these songs, even ""Medication"". As much as I love the whole CD, I do have favorites: I listen to ""When I Grow Up"" and ""Hammering in My Head"" so much I'm bound to wear the CD out!"
+2,Just Great Instead of Excellent,"Perhaps it's the thrill of discovery wearing off, or perhaps this album is a half-step below their debut. Nothing horribly new on here - the electronic effects are turned up a tad, and I found there to be fewer catchy songs. There's no real bum track on here (in itself an amazing job) but fewer songs jumped out and grabbed me. ""Special"" (displaying the band's amazing pop sense), ""Push It"" and ""The Trick Is to Keep Breathing"" are the ones I turn the volume up for. I'd slightly suggest the first album over this one, but this one's no slouch - if you want it, get it."
+2,I like them a lot-- one of my fave CDs,"I like their first album too, but this one has a more electronic-oriented tracks, my favorite is ""When I Grow Up."" The even better part is that last fall they were on tour with my favorite band, Lit, and it turned out it was of da hook."
+1,I expected more,I expected a lot more from Garbage. I bought this cd in hopes that it would be really great but only found satisfaction with four songs out of the rest of the 12 tracks. Three of these four songs are out on the radio anyway. My rating? I'll give version 2.0 a C+ for a good attempt
+1,I was disappointed,"Garbage has great potential, but honestly, I expected something better than this. The first disk was wonderful: every track was great, and you could listen to it forever. However, I quickly tired of this album. It doesn't have that many good tracks and you quickly tire of the ones that are."
+2,Garbage-Version 2.0,"This is a great album. Some of my favorite songs on there would be ""Special"" and ""I Think I'm Paranoid"". ""When I Grow Up"" is also pretty good. This is a great CD to travel with. They've definitely out-done themselves with this album. Great job!"
+2,I'm a Garbage addict.... and this rocks!,"This is the best CD I've ever heard! Once again, Shirley rocks on with those dark tunes. But this seemed a little happier-especially ""When I grow Up"" and ""Special""-than the first album. Probably the best song is, well, all of them are great! This is certainly ""Special""!"
+2,Another Good Piece of Work from a Great Band,"An all around good album good album with a good sound, but the disappointment is - is that only the first hlaf of the album is GREAT. The second half is good, but usually after ""Push It"", I hurrily change to the last song before I turn it off. ""Medication"" and ""Hammering in my Head"" are the best songs on the album, but the whole thing is well - worth listenin' too. Give it a shot - you won't be disappointed - especially if you're a garbage fan."
+2,Temptation Waits...,"After a great debut, garbage made an album that made pop world better. With the songs like ""I Think I'm Paranoid"", ""When I Grow Up"", ""Push It"", ""Special"", ""Temptation Waits"", and a slow ballad ""You Look So fine"" they conquered the music world. Shirley Manson's voice was so great although a sad one...and a little bit creepy. The lyrics are quite creepy too. Much better than the debut was.Stars: I Think I'm Paranoid, Push It, You Look So Fine"
+2,One of my all-time favorites,"This CD was my introduction to Garbage, and it could be that bias but I think that Version 2.0 is much superior to the debut. The singles that attracted me were ""I Think I'm Paranoid"" and most of all the sparkling ""Special."" This album has a mood-swinging way about it, while the first one was mostly consistant, so you're getting both energetic pop songs and brooding, more rock pieces. I remember that I got tired of songs like ""Hammering in My Head"" on the first listen, but now it's my favorite. The best thing about this album, though, is it's emotional impact-- it plays like a story, and it never fails to move me. The best example is You Look So Fine -- absolutely haunting. Of course it probably has a lot to do with the time of my life when I discovered this CD, but it's made an impact on me that will stay with me forever."
+2,THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT GARBAGE.,"This CD is a wonderful outstanding effort. My only worry is that they put all their eggs in one basket....How can they do better than this one? Every song is a wonder of its own. My favorites ""Special"", and ""Temptation Waits"". In my opinion this should of won as best CD of the year at the grammies over Lauryn Hill handsdown. Don't miss this one."
+2,"Great followup, but I like the debut better","This is now doubt 1 of the best albums of 1998. It is very reminiscent of the debut, but the more I listened to it, the more it was a little too much on the techno side. Shirley's voice saves that, though. The 1st track ""Temptation waits"" reminded me a lot of the power that ""Supervixon"" had, & ""Special"" was better before radio started killing it. And just like the 2 slow songs in the debut, the slow tracks 8 & 12 have the same hypnotic effect. I overplayed this ALMOST as much as the debut, & even though I like the debut a little more because of the slightly darker tone, I wasn't disappointed with this cd. Garbage just plain rocks."
+2,OH MY GOD GET THIS ALUBUM>>>ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE 1ST!!,"It's hard to top the first album that I got when I was 9 but this one almost does it. GET IT!!! Or if you are repelled@by the negative comments of others, DO ME A FAVOR AND GET THE FIRST!!!!@If you are going to read a book read Dangerous Angels: The Weetzie Bat books by Francesca Lia Block!"
+2,Garbage is the best Glam Rock band!,"Heavy glam rock is what this band is all about. Their mix of heavy techno and heavy alternative rock makes this band unique and special..oh yes by the track on this CD. Very good CD, Garbage is original and great to rock out to and also to mellow out to...buy the CD!"
+2,good cd,"this is a really good cd. i think that the song "" i think i'm paranoid "" is a funny song. and the rest of the cd is great"
+2,I agree,... with all the other glowing reviews. I just want to add ... this is great headphone music! Put on this CD and some really good bass-boost stereo headphones. You will be blissed-out!
+2,Garbage Is Anything But...,"While I only give Blondie 5 stars, Garbage is my next all-time favorite band! This album really cemented that fact! Both Garbage albums are 4 stars and I recommend owning both! Verson 2.0 has a great guitar sound! And with songs Like ""Special"" and ""Push It"" Shirley Manson embodies the meaning of the phrase ""hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!"" Buy this cd! I won't steer you wrong!"
+2,More mature look at Garbage,"Seven words: ""I want Shirley Manson to adopt me.""Why? Because she exudes the powerful, seductive, and charismatic character that makes Garbage a force to be reckoned with. In addition to the radio-friendly ""Push It"" and ""Special"", Garbage shows a similar but more mature scope of musical stylings in this, their sophomore effort following their self-titled debut. My personal favorites: ""Temptation Waits"", ""When I Grow Up"", ""Medication"", and ""You Look So Fine.""Seeing them live made me just love them more, and I think first-time listeners will immediately appreciate the mystical powers of this electrically-infused band by just listening to this album. If everyone listened to it and heard Shirley speak to them the way she speaks to so many through music, I think everyone would want Shirley to adopt them."
+2,Great CD!,"I loved the first CD, but was doubtful about the 2cnd, since I'm used to the first CD being the better one. (Alanis Morissette) I got a pleasant surpise, since this one is just as sweet as the first one!!!"
+2,I never get tired of it!,"Not many cd's can grab your attention and keep it for very long. Version 2.0, however, is one of the elite few who will have you praying for Garbage's next cd! So every one, go out there and buy this cd cause it has to be the best I have ever heard!"
+2,"Brillent! Exellent! the best alblum, ever!","if you love garbage this is the one to have.GREAT songs such as ""i think i'm paranoid"",special,""when i grow up"" and push it.this is a deffenet one to get.if it's $16.00 or E16.00 or whatever it costs. version 2.0 is an essentail alblum.so go and buy it and add it to your collection."
+1,Changed too much in too little time.,"The band tried to pioneer a little too much into dance and electronica too early. Though ""The Trick..."" was the only good song with their new sound, ""Hammering..."" and ""Sleep Together"" seem to be overusing the guitar sound, ruining two of the twelve songs.If Garbage wants to adjust their sound a little bit, they should stick to the elements of ""Special"" and ""The Trick..."" and go from there."
+1,Paranoiac...,This record gives one a nightmare. This kind of music needs to stay in the nineties where it belongs.
+2,Love this CD!,I have loved Garbage for a long time now... and I have her first two CD's and I am so excited that she's come out with another one. Shirley is AWESOME! I love her voice.. and I don't believe that anyone else has a voice like hers. Garbage ROCKS!!
+2,You gotta love garbage,"After missing theirr recent Toronto concert at the phoenix (sold out in 20 minutes!), and reading reviews, I had to buy this CD. So I did... I liked the first album but I LOVE version 2.0. Everything from the clever Album title to the amazing mix of wonderful songs made me fall in love with garbage for real!!!If you're at all unsure about garbage, just buy this CD and see what happens.... But don't forget to get your concert tickets as soon as they go on sale!"
+2,"if ya like the first one, you're gonna love this!!!!",This is a great CD and all I can say is that if you're a fan of the first album....you have to get this one.
+2,Good,"I had never heard Garbage before I listened to Version 2.0 at a listening kiosk at Tower Records, but I was immediately hooked. It's like a modernized Pretenders on steroids. I'd definitely recommend it. END"
+2,pertty good,"I do enjoy this ablum and would recommend it. I am not sure if it will be found to be as strong as some of their other music, however, it you are a Garbage fan, I think this will work for you."
+2,the best album on the market,"i started out taping garbage songs off the radio, till i figured out i could get them all on a cd. so i bought it & i still play it non stop. wherever i am in the house, its playing. i actually bought this before their first album, but i havent been disappointed in any of their music. this is an album you can let play through, without ever wanting to skip. my favs are ""when i grow up"" and ""temptation waits"", but they kinda rotate depending on my mood. this cd has a song for every mood, so go buy it now, you won't be disappointed."
+2,Great CD by a great group.,"This is a great CD. Like a lot of really good groups, there are a large number of truly great songs on this CD that you won't hear anywhere unless you buy the CD. Songs like ""Temptation Waits"", ""The Trick is to Keep Breathing"", ""Sleep Together"" and others really show off the quality of this group in a way you would otherwise not know. If you like what you've already heard from Garbage, you really need this CD, you will not be disappointed."
+2,An amazing follow-up...,"I've been in love with Shirley Manson since I saw the video for 1995's Only Happy When It Rains. Since then, I've never been once disappointed with her or the rest of the band especially when it comes to this CD. Version 2.0 is an amazing blend of techno and guitar melodies. I'm totally convinced that every year Garbage just gets better and better."
+2,THIS CD JUST PLAINLY ROX!,"This CD is the bomb. GET IT! It's much more organized than the first. Garbage is unique, compared to other bands. I love this CD. It is my life. HELP I""M A SHIRLEY MANSON WANNABE! I love you garbage!! I'm telling you guys, if you don't get this, you are missing out on SOOOO much!GET IT!"
+2,New Type of Funk,"new and exciting sound, very nifty beat. I really like this one folks, it has a new type of funk that sets it aside from all imatators. If you buy just one cd this year let it be this one, it all starts here."
+2,"GREAT ,BRILLIANT ,SUPER!","I bought this CD much time ago but now I have the chance to review it.First thing I can say is that this album is one of the best albums in the world!All the songs are great and I cannot spend a day without listening to it.Shirley's vocal performance is perfect as usual!After listening to Garbage's albums the other albums don't give me the same pleasure.GARBAGE is surely the best band in the universe for me and the members are really great people!I'm sure they will continue their success with their 3rd Album and if I was going to a deserted island, one of the 3 things that I'd take would be VERSION 2.0 (the others would be the batteries and my CD player for listening to it :))"
+2,"A very ""Special"" album.","I was one of those people who dismissed Garbage when they first came out because I was a big fan of Curve. I know, I was a stupid boy. ""Version 2.0"" is when I realized this is an amazing band. I'd be shocked if any fan of techno, pop, alternative, or girl-fronted-rock-bands didn't love this disc. In itself it's almost the best of Garbage. They all sound like singles. Other than the obvious 3-4 hits, I was most impressed by ""Temptation Waits"", ""Medication"", ""The Trick Is To Keep Breathing"", and ""You Look So Fine"". If you've ever thought about getting some Garbage, especially this album, do it. Don't be a stupid boy/girl."
+2,Garbage is great!,"Garbage's first album was a without-a-doubt 5 star, probably my favorite album ever. Version 2.0 is really good, but just a notch under the first. Still it is pretty darn good! The album doesn't have super hits like ""Stupid Girl"" ""Queer"" or ""Only Happy When It Rains,"" but it does have good songs. My favorite, which sounds like the Garbage most people know, is ""Temptation Waits."" ""Hammering in my Head"" is great, too. The most popular ones, ""Push It"" and ""I Think I'm Paranoid,"" are popular for a reason, too. Overall, it is a great album."
+2,Just when you think it couldn't get any better.,"I waited and waited for v2.0, it's the first product in sometime that hasn't shipped with bugs. A perfect application for parties, driving and getting things done.I'll wear this disc into a coaster in no time."
+2,sticky,Garbage did it again! Another colletion of talented songs which sticks to your cerebral cortex and keeps you singing in the shower.
+2,Don't forget to take out this Garbage!,"I was unsure as to how Garbage planned to mutate their music to produce a whole new CD. I loved the first album, but feared the upcoming release would simply be more of the same. Fortunately, it was! I am not sure how to explain how Butch Vig and Co. manage to keep me interested from song to song other than pure magic."
+2,AWESOME!,"Let's face it,Garbage's self-titled '95 alblum was increadable, but with Version 2.0 they have outdone themselves (and in my opinion they have also outdone most all of the other top bands out there.) V 2.0 is by far the best CD I own. So, for anyone who is a fan of unique lyrics and song stylings and the angry demeanor and personality of lead singer Shirley Manson, buy this alblum now. You won't be disappointed."
+2,I loved every minute of the cd,"I feel that version 2.0 was one of the best cd's of the year. It should have won a grammy. as well as the first cd 2.0 delived great vocals,gutair and a good beat. there is no need to skip tracks because all of them are well tuned to the point of profection. 2.0 is a must for anyone that enjoys rock or alternative. 2.0 the bands second cd shows improvement from there first album which was also a great album."
+2,this CD rocks!,"This album is wonderful.I must tell you the first time I listened to it, I loved every single song on the disc.The lyrics are catchey and the beats are incredible!Buy this CD and you will NOT be wasting your money!"
+2,Now THIS is music!,"Wow what a prize to come out of the late nineties. I own many CDs and there's new stuff I like out there but Garbage and their album Version 2.0 are too awesome. Butch Vig, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and of course, a role model I really admire, Shirley Manson-- really kick serious a$s! I also recommend the acclaimed GARBAGE debut and obviously, a trip to the official website. Needless to say, VERSION 2.0 blows me away. Seductive, sexy, music, man. I'm so happy I have it + it exists."
+2,One of the best albums ever made. Garbage Rocks !,"Truly the best album I've ever listen to. The first time I heard it I fell in love with it. I love Shirley's voice, its sultry and seductive, and she really rocks. All the tracks are great! Go out and buy it! Its definitely worth it."
+2,"""Special"" CD","This is a wonderful CD, Shirley Manson has a great voice, and the lyrics make you want to get up and dance. I was hooked the first time I heard them, the songs are great."
+2,An amazing CD. . . the best of '98-'99,"Wow, this is the best CD I've ever bought! The haunting melodies, hooks, riffs, and tempest refrains are incredible. It follows the same formula as the 1995 debut but polishes it, and makes it much catchier. The standout songs are (practically all on the CD): Temptation Waits, I Think I'm Paranoid, When I Grow Up, Special, Push It, The Trick Is to Keep Breathing, Dumb, Sleep Together, Wicked Ways, and You Look So Fine . . . and all the other songs are nearly as great. Really you MUST buy this CD!"
+2,Solid album,"Most of us lost our virginity with Garbage on their first album, so it is kind of hard to top that one. But Version 2.0 comes very close to the thrill I got from the first CD. It's less ""spooky"" than their freshman effort, but more ""powerful""."
+2,This is the type of 'Garbage' you don't throw away!,"Hello = )if your looking for great music, then you need this CD , you won't be dissapointed by it. 'Milk'is my personal favorite, it makes me want to cry..tears of sympathy (and of joy) for this great song, i don't care who knows it..it's wonderful, and Shirley Manson has a great voice for all who appreciate great voices, she can really sing, and touch your soul. Have a nice day."
+2,Adds new fun to the track,"The mechanical switches are a wonderful way to add new fun to my son's Brio track. It seems easy for him to operate the switches and it adds a new dimension to his layouts since he now can redirect trains as they move about. They are a little pricey, but appear durable and well worth it."
+2,Good addition to your Brio collection.,"Even though it's a bit pricey for what you get, it's a fun addition to your collection. It gives the little engineer another interesting way to manipulate a train, especially battery operated trains. I would recommend buying more than one set/box if you have alot of track - it's fun to keep changing the direction of the trains to make them follow the many different directions of track. I have one set now and plan to buy another."
+1,Not PCI Port,"I did not realize that I needed a PCI Port card and the web site did not indicate this requirement nor that this card was AGI. My son pointed it out to me after I ordered the card. When I contacted Tiger Direct, they did not know that it needed an AGI slot. They told me to call the Distributor - Diamond, who after a 35 minute wait on hold, said it was not his product (it was). When the card arrived and I confirmed that it was not PCI, I was able to return it and get a full refund. It was a hassle taking the box to be returned. I would have preferred to know about this before I ordered it."
+1,stinks,"this thing smells and transfers the smell to your hands. very chemical like poisonous odor. put it in a cotton sock until this comes, then will throw it away.IMAK Stress Ball, Grey (Pack of 4)"
+2,A good season,"I've watched One Tree Hill since the first episode the first season. I have to say that I'm not as passionate about the show as I used to be; the characters Lucas and Peyton left and I thought that would ruin the show. However, that just lead to the show growing and getting to know smaller characters more. Season seven of One Tree Hill is amazing and the actors/actresses are great. It's a good show and the dvd allows for episodes to be watched without commercials. It's also the smallest and most compact dvd case out of all of the seasons (I have all 7). I would recommend this item."
+1,Terrible season. Terrible stories.,"First of all, Peyton was my favorite character. Second of all, Haley, Mouth and Millie are unlikable characters, in my opinions. Does anyone care about Skills and his girlfriend Lauren, or Mouth and his job? And YET again, Nathan and Haley's marriage is on shaky ground. Everything seems recycled. Fortunately, Clay is the beacon of the light. A likable guy who seemed unable to commit, he found his love in Quinn. Yet again Schwahn decides to kill someone off, this being Haley and Quinn's mother. Yet again, Schwahn uses the plot line of a crazy stalker. Unfortunately, the character of Dan is not in much of the season. Attempts to be funny were made, such as the girls getting high of pot brownies. Attempts failed. Terrible season. The only reason I will watch season 8 is because of Clay, and because I've been watching since the beginning. The show should have ended after season 6."
+1,cheaper at target,I purchased this set in early december paid over 40.00 -- the next week target had it on sale for 23.00 returned it ... also bought another dvd set(house) and also found that for over 20.00 cheaper at bjs ... the week before christmas amazon put this on sale .... check your prices look around... I overpaid by a total of 40.00 then was charged 3.00 each by amazon for returning it and it took over a week for my credit to come though....
+2,This was a Great buy and a good shipment!,I recommend this product and i had no problem with the company that it came from. It got here on time and in Great shape.
+1,One Tree Hill Season 7,This was a good product overall. it was just bad quality. it seemed like it was burned off of an original. Every disk says disk 1 the title scene is blurry and parts of the episodes are pretty choppy.
+1,BOOTLEG,The boxed set I received was an obvious bootleg copy. Super annoyed and disappointed with my purchase. . . .
+2,One Tree Hill,Anyone can get into this show. For all ages. It's very addicting and i wish it never ended. Worst part is Chad leaving
+2,One Tree Hill,Great cast. Great episodes. Great price. I love every single episode from this series. sad to see it come to an end.
+1,So Corny.,"First, I want to say I watched the entire season and have seen the entire series. This season was pitiful There were points that you laugh out loud from it being so stupid and corny. Nobody acts like they do and Jamie's character which was good in the 5th and 6th seasons has become stupid. The show isn't the same without Lucas and Peyton, it's just dumb. The writing is just terrible, worst show of the year. I've never seen anything so corny. The new characters are ok, but this show shouldn't be surviving without Lucas and Peyton because it is so pointless and stupid without them. Even without them, it's too bad the writers and producers couldn't make it interesting and dramatic. Instead it's full of games, messes, snowball fights, and stupidity. Don't waste your time or money. Try some of the shows like 90210, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and others which would be way more worth your time and money."
+2,One Tree Hill Season 7,This product was delivered at a reasonable amount of time considering it was international.Package was not damaged in the slightest and ive enjoyed watching every second of this season as it has not yet been released on DVD in Aus yet.Good work!
+2,very satisfied,The quality of the product was perfect. Brand new. It was sent out it two days. I was very satisfied.
+2,Very pleased,No problems with order! Received item within time frame. Haven't played the DVDs yet but they are new in packaging so any problems with DVD would not be seller fault.
+2,Love this show!,"I love this show, I bought this season to complete my collection. They have made the boxed set boxes a lot smaller in size over time, but still packed with all the great episodes of this fantastic show!"
+2,Guardian Heroes 2 vs. Sega Saturn guardian Heroes,"All in all this game is amazing!!!I'm sure all yuo old school sega fans out there know what I'm talking about. The ground breaking genre defining Guardian Heroes!orgionally, the first Guardian Hero game came out on the legendary sega saturn and there was and still is nothing like it. If you haven't played the first one then your out of luck because it's sold out(lucky me, I have a copy ^_^)The story may be confusing if you missed out on the first GH because the people who are being assimilated into the main character are actually from the first game! It was a bit sad to know that they've all died, but it was absolutely a must for the developing storyline.If you've played the first one I'm sure you'll agree the way the story goes is PERFECT! I wish I could give this game 10 stars...Long Live Prince Valgar!!!"
+2,Not long enough,"This game is fast paced and action packed. All the moves are easy, the versus mode is fun, controls are tight. 2 minor complaints: The game is too short, and the music leaves a little to be desired. But you'll be too busy fighting hordes of enemies to notice."
+1,Crappy Guardian Villains,"Do you want a game that makes you frustrated? Do you want a game that gives you an excuse to throw your GBA at a wall and hit it with a hammer? Do you want a game, that makes you bang your head on a wall over and over again? If so, buy the game! If not, oh sweet mary do buy it! Please do not buy this! Please! This game is self-proclaimed to be a difficlulty level for children. You would need to have the devotion of a Shaolin Monk to master this game! It's soooo fricking hard! It's like trying to play Mario Party 4 while having a seizure. THe Japanese to English translations are terrible! The story make no sense, like all japanese games. There is this ""soul of hero"" trying to fight ""the choas"". Oh and If you die, you either get to use your soul to revive you to the last check-point, or trade in your soul for ""Devil Mode"". ""Devil Mode"" is when you get unlimited hp and magic for 6 minutes and you die. THis game isn't worth your time, or money."
+2,Jula Bell gives me shivers,This is an absolutely wonderful and poignant CD. Cudos to Kent. My favorite part is the final cut by underground artist Jula Bell. I was so pleased to hear her singing on something like this. Cheers to Kent for having the guts to take a chance with someone who is a truly cutting edge artist known for her integrity. I was pleasantly surprised to see her name on the CD after hearing her shiver inducing track. Why did Sting get all of that attention? Bell's song blows doors on his. It's simplicity and bold melody is the heart and soul of the soundtrack. Why wasn't this song in the movie? Buy this cd to hear one of the best female vocalists out there---
+2,Sting's the Star,"The majority of cuts on the CD are run of the mill soundtrack fair. That being said, the CD is worth the purchase price for ""Until"" written and performed by Sting. I predict it will become an ageless favorite!"
+2,A Must for Kate & Leopold fans,"The music on this cd is a lot like the movie...different, but with a great romantic edge to it. The only thing is that to enjoy it, you need to like music with no words that can put a picture in your mind...this does exactly that. If you loved the movie, I would DEFINATELY recomend this cd."
+2,Excellent!,"The soundtrack for ""Kate and Leopold"" is an excellent one, and the beautiful and dreamy musical segments evoke warm and happy memories of the delightful film and the scenes which are represented by the music.I am very happy to have bought this CD."
+1,Not worth the money,"The only value in the cd is Sting and it is only one song.Spend your money on something else or buy a whole cd of sting, not justy one song.You will be glad you did."
+2,Great Game for Young Kids,My kids ages 5 (boy) and 8 (girl) love this game! They are obsessed... It is the one that has been able to keep their attention more than any other so far.
+1,It didn't work.,It didn't work. I was excited that it came in fast. but the game does not work. it made my kids sad. Waste of money. I do not recommend buying this game. First time it happened to me. Good luck if you decide to buy it.
+1,Amazon duped. Me too.,"This game can NOT be played on the Xbox system that is sold in the stores today!! Maybe I should have known that, but I didn't. I feel as thought sellers should have pointed this out in their ad.My son has an older Xbox, and I am currently waiting for him to get that out of storage to see if the game will play there. Until then, my rating of the transaction is that it was the worst for me ever on Amazon.com, but that may change to an OK."
+1,Pac Man World 2,I have got it with a crack in the disk when I got it and also I do not now how it play I cannot play it with the crack in the disk and yes I let them now about it nothing was done about it
+2,"Jane Fonda in ""Julia""",I had not seen this film since its initial release and to see it again 30 years later was a real treat. Both Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave shine in their roles in this excellent film based on Lillian Hellman's true life experience during war time. Fonda is at her best in this film playing Lillian Hellman and Vanessa Redgrave won an Academy Award for her performance as Julia. It is a movie not to be missed by serious film buffs.
+1,Be aware!,This cd does not work for a european cd player!They should have warned me when buying from Europe.I am not satisfied with it.
+1,Julia,"I had great hopes for this film, it was after all an Oscar winner, but I now understand why the film was not widely available. I found it disjointed. There seemed to be a lot of time spent shouting down the telephone and smoking cigaretes which would be fine if the conclusion satisfied me, it didn't.The main Character, played by Jane Fonda, seemed naive and hopeless, the title character, played by Vanessa Redgrave was such an enigma that she was unbelievable in substance and played far to minor a role in the film. The only reason that I would like to know what happened next is simply to find out if any strength of resolve would be found! I think probably not."
+1,I don't understand all the hype over this,Another case of when I side with the minority. I didn't get through it. Decided I had much better ways to spend my time. The only thing I really enjoyed was Meryl Streep's bit. I don't whether she resurfaced later in the film but I guess I'll never know now.
+2,"Compelling, wonderful film","I remember when seeing two women together, supporting and caring for each other was very, very rare. The most compelling part in this movie is where Lillian and Julia meet in the cafe. Julia tells Lillian that she has named her daughter for her. Julia finally reaches over and puts her hand on Lillian's and says ""My beloved friend. Go!"" Yet another potent reminder of the courage of the Resistance fighters in the face of Nazi terror. Jason Robards is incredible, and for those of us who grew up near Long Island beaches, it's a wonderful recollection of them. Buy it for your daughters."
+2,What happened to this DVD?,"The date says January 1, 2010. Anyone know what happened to prevent this from coming out today, June 7, 2005, as originally planned?"
+2,Continuing enjoyment through the years,"This has been a favorite film since my first viewing when it was initially released. The tension of the times and the quality of acting combine to reflect Hellman's personal experience. I wanted to add it to my very select library of film, now available on DVD."
+1,fun at first but will get boring,only the first case is fun and the rest are stupid. dont waste your money on this game like i did
+2,Wow.,"This collection of short stories is destined to be a classic and a ""must-have"" for people everywhere. Take a look at yourself and at your fellow man. This book is great from cover to cover."
+1,"I like the idea, BUT...","As both a surfer and yoga enthusiast i was excited to see this program created, however, upon watching the video it became clear that it's not all that great. It's hard to follow the poses when you can't see the instructors feet b/c they're buried in the sand and unless you have a decent knowledge of yoga there are a lot of important details about many of the poses that are left out. I'd recommend a non-surfing specified yoga dvd over this. You'll get more out of it."
+1,yoga for surfers,don't waste your money .lots of wasted time talking about how great yoga is.content is good but alot of fast fowarding.not useful as a work out video.
+1,Dont buy,This video is not good. Peggy seems like a regular soccer mom who decided that she could make a yoga video. Her instructions arent good and her form is not good enough to be teaching others. The editing is pretty bad. And worst of all theres awesome surfing clips on when your head is bent over in your lap. How are you supposed to watch the sweet barrels?Maybe the other two Yoga for Surfers are better but I'm over it.
+2,Wow!,"Yoga For Surfers is one of the best DVDs I own! I am convinced it is by far, the best yoga tape. Even as a beginner, I can see how it has helped me become more flexible and with such amazing surfing and how radiant Peggy is on-screen, I can't help but get inspired every time I watch it!"
+2,Amazing!,"For ten years I've had chronic lower back pain from a gnarly snowboarding accident that really affected my surfing, my work, and my active life. I tried pretty much everything -- physical therapy, tons of stretching, chiropractic care -- and nothing really provided nay lasting results.A friend of mine recommended trying yoga as a remedy, but I never took it seriously until I saw the Yoga for Surfers video. I figured I'd buy the tape and give it a try (heck, I tried everything else!). And after two months, I was virtually pain free! I've been doing it for 6 months now and it has been an amazing turnaround. I also picked up Yoga for Surfers II and I'm working my way into that routine.When my dad told me he had back pain, I also got him this dvd, and I know he'll love it."
+1,"Don't buy the dvd, and don't buy into the fabricated 5 star reviews","I purchased this as a video, and was not that impressed. It has nice surf footage, but the yoga instruction is really bad. The time would have been better spent slowing going through each yoga pose, versus racing through a large number of poses. Skip this DVD, take a lesson at your local yoga place."
+2,Great DVD,"This is a great DVD, especially for someone who never did yoga before.Works great before my surf sessions. I just hope to be able to do the poses all the way soon. It's a great way to start my day."
+1,Yoga For Sufers Review,"As far as yoga instructional DVDs go, this is not one I would recommend. Particularly if you are not familar with yoga already. The poses are not explained as well as in most not-for-surfers DVDs. Often times, you can not see the feet of the instructor, so you do not know how to place your feet unless you already know the pose. I think Peggy is probably a good instuctor, but this DVD isn't a good example. The best part of this DVD is the advert for Rochelle's surf camp, which includes a cameo appearance of Minnie Driver. I found this portion of the DVD to be inspiring. If you are looking for some instruction on yoga poses, this is not a good choice."
+1,Nothing especially helpful for surfing,"This is a generic, cheesy yoga video with plenty of 'namaste' B.S. to go around. The poses are fine and good, but the video doesn't really offer up any yoga that is different and specific to surfing. Maybe that's because yoga in general is just good for surfing, I don't know ... but I was expecting more.Save your money and just go to a real class."
+2,I Love this Video,"I love this video -- everything about it is so true. Even though I've practiced yoga for some time, I learned a lot from this program, especially from the post-surf session which has unique and effective rejuvenating poses. The music is enchanting and adds to the uplifting nature of the program. And the quality of this video is the best I have ever seen - gorgeous surf and beach scenes and top-notch editing between the poses. I recommend this video to everyone!"
+1,Terrible textbook,"This is the course book assigned by my college professor. I found the book to be disorganized, confusing and incomplete. Vocabulary words are often spread out throughout the chapter in odd places. The exercices will give you the question, but no sample answer so you can't understand the structure of the sentence you are supposed to be responding in. Often times they will provide you with a vocab word, but no translation beside it. You have to look it up in the back of the book or somehow manage to interpret the difference between a picture of an aunt and your sister.If your instructor has assigned this book, you're better off getting another textbook to understand what this one is saying."
+1,PLEASE READ,"This book does NOT contain a book key. I returned one and the next one didnt have it either. The OLC passcode card is nothing either. The card says that ""code is no longer necessary"". Basically this is a like new book with no extra features. Buy used!"
+2,very helpful,I have found this to be a very helpful workbook to go with Que Tal text. The answers are in the back for self check. It incorporates the vocab of the chapter with the grammar covered.
+2,Night Vision,"The standard lighting (headlights) on our 2001 Ford Ranger was disappointing. As you get older, you come to appreciate better lighting and the factory headlamps are poor. I tried the better bulbs from NAPA without a great improvement. Finally, I ordered the PIAA's and they represent a great improvement; they seem like twice the illumination of standard lighting. I only wish they were available in""off road"" strength."
+2,Bright white,"Installed these on my 2001 F-150 WOW a Big difference even in big city lights night driving, these bulbs really perform well."
+2,xtreme white plus bulbs,the piaa bulbs are much brighter and whiter than OEm bulbs. Very pleased with them.
+1,Save your money,These are not as bright as the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra and cost a whole lot more. They do not perform as advertised.
+2,I like em!,Put a set of PIAA headlamps on my Ford Ranger and woke up the night! Not too bright as to annoy on coming traffic but waaay better than the stock lights.Big Jim Miller
+1,Not enough bag for the buck,"I have 2 2005 Dodge pickups the factory headlights suck, I bought a pair of these for one of the trucks. I have to say they are brighter then the factory bulbs. The first bulb failed in less then a year and was replaced buy the store I purchased them from, the second bulb failed 3 years later. This truck is only driven about 3k a year it sits a lot so for me these bulbs are a waste of money.My other truck which is driven by my salesman and has many more miles on it still has the OE bulbs. I have other PIAA products and though I like them when they work I have yet to have more then 3 years of trouble free use. I understand things fail but with normal use at the cost of PIAA lights they should last more then 3 years. I'll be finding a less expensive alternative for the replacement bulbs."
+1,Disappointed,"With the cost of these bulbs I was expecting a WOW when I turned them on, but only got a very slight improvement from the previous bulbs. Maybe it's because their in an old Dodge Intrepid which are know to have poor light design. But I was really hoping for an improvement. I run them on high beam all the time just to be able to see at night, and no one has ever flash their lights at me."
+1,PIAA are whiter,"There brighter,whiter when I first used these I wasn't to impressed. After driving with them I could notice an improvement over regular lamps."
+2,An Essential For CD Mixer's!!,"This double volume CD is a great tool for the begginer and experts DJ who mixes CDs. Since CD mixing is still fairly modern it is hard to find good loops, beats, scratches, and effects. Simmon Harris has put together a wide range of beats for DJ's to use. Each track includes the BPM (beats per minute), a very helpfull feature that you won't find too often. The price may seem steep at first glance, yet when you realize the use you will get out of this great tool it is worth it. ""Once you use it, you will never put it away"""
+2,awsume,i got this just it time to winterize our camper its better than draining all the water and replacing with anti freeze.. used it to blow out all water then just poured a little down the drains.. good price and shipping was fast..
+2,Rugged!,Winteriziing your RV can be a challenge at times depending on HOW you do it.I find it best to open all of the valves and blow all of the lines out. I still use a little antifreeze as a precaution.
+2,This is a great tool to help you winterize your RV,"I used this tool to winterize our travel trailer. Simply screw it on to your water hook-up, and then attach your standard air adaptor to your compressor hose - and presto - you're in business.The tip is flexible, but secure. That is, after connecting your air hose to this plug, you can tip the hose in any of 360-degress, and it will flex. This is great, because in colder weather a more rigid adaptor might break.I would recommend this plug for anyone that wants to winterize their RV, and I would purchase it again."
+1,Too Restrictive to allow air volume needed.,"Plug has a tiny hole that is too restrictive to allow enough air volume through to do an adequate job. Hole may be small to attempt ""reduce"" pressure but that is not a satisfactory way to reduce pressure anyway. Need to reduce pressure on compressor regulator to avoid blowing out lines in RV Make you own adapter using a piece of garden hose, and the appropriate adapters to do a satisfactory job of removing all water from you RV lines for winter storage."
+2,A great book with lots of room for improvements.,"I have experiences in many martial arts and had done lots of streetfighting, and I can tell a working technique just by looking at pictures. In this sense, I must say that 75% of Prof. Kirby's moves works well. His armlocks, for example, are more effective than those of Aikido. However, being an experienced groundfighter, I must say that his ground escapes are weak. But it's not his fault. I'm sure he included it just as an afterthought, and GF were not popular by the time he wrote this book. It's very good that he included it on this book, considering that most other Jujitsu teachers omits ground moves on their books."
+1,Impractical,"The previous reviews must have come from students of theauthor's, or students of students of the author's. Perhaps friends ofthe author? I can't imagine anyone thinking this book is good. A good comedy, maybe.The techniques in this Ju-Jitsu book are almost offensive in terms of practicality. And though he does outline some tactics and concepts for applying the techniques of this art, this is most likely a book for his students to read so they can brush up for their tests, but not for serious self-defense.In fact, this is not a book for any one interested in learning self-defense. Buy the book if you want to get killed on the street. Otherwise avoid it, unless you're a student of the author, of course. I'd hate to see what the ""Basic"" book is like, and as funny as this particular book is, it's not worth the money to buy it, even for a good laugh."
+2,First Knight,"The legend of King Arthur finds new meaning in this powerful romantic novel. When Guinevere, Lady of Leonesse, finds herself desperate for protection for both herself and her people from an ex-Knight of the Round Table, she turns to King Arthur to save them all.Guinevere's decision - to marry the king, leads her into danger and intrigue as she begins the wildest journey of her life.When Lancelot saves an unknown lady in the forest, both their hearts become engaged. Lancelot becomes a friend and trusted confidant to the King, and Guinevere becomes Arthur's wife. While fighting to keep their love at bay, war threatens to tear them apart forever.Chadwick's love of re-enactment becomes apparent in this wonderful story of forbidden love. She describes everything in such striking detail; the reader can almost smell the stench of burning straw or feel the adrenaline and fear accompanying battle. This book is a must read, though not quite as powerful as many of Chadwick's other novels."
+2,First Knight (Cassette),"Excellent service, prompt delivery, excellent conditonas described, packaged well.Would use again."
+2,One of my all time favorite books back in print!,"A dog-eared copy of this book was read over and over at our house when I was growing up. My mom, an elementary school teacher, used to read it to her class every year. I have since purchased two used paperback versions of the book for my grandchildren, and I'm so happy to see it is being reprinted. I highly recommend this book for adults and children. It's a one-evening read for an adult, but I promise you will enjoy it."
+1,Biography of a Grissly by Seton,"I didn't realize that there was no illustrations in the book and Seton was a very fine illustrator, so why would you publish one of his books without the illustrations?"
+1,Ray Charles early years,I am very disappointed with this CD set. I hardly recognize the sound on many songs. My favorite is Georgia on My Mind. I never heard a rendition like the one in this set. It is terrible. I am sorry I made this purchase.
+1,Quality surprisingly bad,"I am really disappointed with the quality of this 2 CD set. Plus, I wasn't able to find a track list anywhere, and I was missing a LOT of songs I was looking forward to having."
+2,A tribute to the abilities of the WWII small carrier.,"A ""must read"" for anyone interested in the WWII carrier navy, R.Adm. Gallery relates the tedium of service in Iceland, the terror of being stalked by German U-boats in the North Atlantic, capped off with the true-adventure tale of his Carrier Task Group's *capture* of the German U-boat 505 (now on display in Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry) off the African coast. D.V. Gallery intersperses writing fit for an adventure novel with the facts of history from the ""big seat"" aboard the USS Guadalcanal - one of the ""baby flat-tops"" of the Second World War (probably the single most underrated warship of that war)"
+2,"Salty, irreverent, highly amusing","Clear the Decks!""Salty, irreverent, highly amusing"" -- New York Times""One of the best adventure tales of the war."" -- Time Magazine""A book you don't want to put down once you start reading it."" -- Our Navy""Clear The Decks... has an authentic, briny tang to it. And the climax, the tale of Admiral Gallery's brilliant capture of a German U-Boat, is breath-taking.... Anyone who wants to know the real reason why our Navy wins wars ought to read this book."" -- Herman Wouk""As an action-packed account of a baby flattop's campaign against U-boats in World War II, this is a corker. The author writes with warmth, understanding, clarity and rough humor."" -- St. Louis Post Dispatch""A good deal more than a series of belly-laughs."" -- BOMC News""You do not need to be a lover of the sea to enjoy this splendid and humorous."" -- Columbus Dispatch""A RIP-SNORTING ACCOUNT!"" -- Los Angles Mirror"
+2,A real-life lesson in leadership,"In the forward, the author remarks that this book will never be used as a textbook in any of the high-level military schools. This is a pity. It is easy to understand the successes achieved by Adm. Gallery's units throughout WWII, and while he is much more modest than other senior officers, there can be little doubt that he is the reason for all these victories. Not only is this a wonderful book for anyone who aspires to be a leader, but it is a tremendously amusing and well-written book."
+1,These are NOT the ORIGINAL ARTISTS!!!!,"Don't make the same mistake I did!!! First of all, there are only 6 discs, NOT the 7 discslisted! And, if you are interested in quality - meaning you'd like to hear these songs sung by the actual people who made them famous - then DON'T buy this product!!!"
+1,great american spice company,"stay away from Great American Spice company. They don't answer their 888 number, local number or emails. They have been investigated by their state attorney general for not shipping items. They settled.If they don't care about their customers ask yourself why should you buy from them."
+1,WILL NOT ORDER FROM THIS STORE AGAIN!,This book arrived 2 months after I ordered it. I had already went to my trip to Greece. I was so pissed off!
+2,I find that Jeff Gold music is exceedingly uplifting!!,"I own two CD's by Jeff Gold: ""Escapes"", and ""The Soul of the Mountain"". I find that his music is exceedingly uplifting, and after listening to his music colors seem to brighten and the belief in goodness is restored. (I especially enjoyed his compositions, ""Del Playa"" and ""The Soul of the Mountain"".) J.Gold is a gifted composer by any standard and he is unparalleled when it comes to writing music that has a healing effect on the psyche. I highly recommend Jeff Gold Music to Everyone!"
+2,Dr. Barnett's newest edition to a timeless classic,In a world often fraught with depression and emotional prisons...Dr. Edgar A. Barnett gives us this enlightened book to show us step by step the way that we can turn the key and free ourselves through the use of analytical hypnotherapy. The chapter on self hypnosis has taught me great relaxation skills. I have been a fan of this book for over 15 years and find it as relative today as it was when it was first published. This newest version comes with a wonderful new cover design and clean crisp text. Wonderfully written to be easily understood by both the student of hypnosis and the average reader. Well worth the asking price.
+1,OMG!!!,One of the top 10 worst books ever. Waded through 100 pages and decided life is way too short to waste it reading this gibberish. AVOID!!!!!
+2,You'll ease your stress if you use the advice in this book,"Jim and John have a wonderful way of making you feel like you're sitting down at your kitchen table with a bankruptcy attorney who only has your best interests at heart. They don't pull any punches, and sometimes what they tell you isn't what you really want to hear, but you know they're giving you solid advice. Your anxiety level will plummet if you are thinking of filing bankruptcy and are looking for someone to hold your hand through the process.Paula Langguth Ryan, Author, Bounce Back From Bankruptcy, 3rd Edition"
+2,I think that its a good book,"Anthony's works are all easy to read and the world of xanth draws you in automatically; I guess its the bookworm's equivalent of junk food--not nourishing for your literary education but satisfying nothenless. This book was one of the ""better"" books of Xanth--although i have yet to find one that didn't leave me rolling on the floor and lauging. Its fun reading about a barbarian...they aren't the typical main chracter after all and its interesting how Piers Anthony manages to make something fearsome seem silly and human."
+1,One of those addicting Xanth novels.,"Once you start reading Xanth novels, they become addicting. This one is not as addicting as some of the series"
+1,What were they thinking?,"Seriously, I am quite the fantasy reader. However, this piece of dribble should not have ever been published. It is one of the WORST books I have ever read- in any genre. No plot or charecter development, nothing. If you want good fantasy, go read one of the DRAGONLANCE titles."
+1,Noddy Songs from Toyland,"The CD cover shows the 'performer as Noddy'. However, the songs are sung by various artists. They liked the songs, but my grandchildren were disappointed. They thought they would hear the voices heard on the DVD's."
+2,ORDOR GONE,"This is a great product for a caregiver, as I am. The product gets rid of urine ordors in laundry basket and in air. I just love it."
+2,Del Shannon Shines,"Del Shannon wrote some of the most distributing and depressing songs in rock music. The eerie landscapes and sounds of songs like the classic ""Runaway"", ""Hats Off to Larry"", ""Keep Searchin' (Follow the Sun)"", ""Little Town Flirt"" & ""Stranger In Town"" speak of true heartache and despair. The sound that Mr. Shannon created was original and nothing before or since has quite matched the moodiness of these songs."
+1,Read as fiction,You know -- this is ok -- but- I am an excellent researcher and I have not been able to verify anything that is in this book
+2,Worked Great.,"I had bought this some time ago, but never used it. Recently I had been having memory card errors on my Canon Camera. I decided to try the 4 in 1 cleaner and it solved my error problems"
+2,Great little tool,I bought this because of errors on my Nikon camera to see if cleaning the contacts for the compact flash card would correct the issue. One cleaning and the errors are going. I'm going to use this to make sure all my cards are getting a clean contact with the device they're in. Pretty great fix if it prevents the need to send the device in to the manufacturer.
+1,"A great idea, but...","I bought this in particular because I had a USB device that no longer worked and it appeared to be because of a dirty connection. It really seemed like something an IT person should keep handy. Unfortunately, the cleaning heads are too big to clean a USB ""A"" cable end - which is what I really needed. If you want to clean the ports in your computer it will do that, but not the adapters themselves."
+1,"Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. A total rip off.","This 52 minute video is nothing more than 8-10 minutes of bad content on a loop. It is a video of one woman doing sing-along style songs. Any claims that this is a ""Sign Language"" video are dubious at best. There are very few real American Sign Language signs, so few as to be pointless. An episode of Blues Clues has more signs. I feel ripped off, and I didn't even pay any money of out my own pocket (I was using $15 in free Amazon Unbox credit from a promotion). Stay away from this video at all costs. I highly recommend Signing Time, which isn't yet available from Amazon Unbox. I hope it will be soon; I'm going to send the makers of Signing Time an email asking them to get their content online."
+1,It could be better,"Thw writer has done a marvellous job, writing the history of USAAF in one volume only, in a modern and acesible language. But there are two serious flaws: 1)there are no apendix, which could include the number of planes built, destroyed in combat, the number of enemy plane shot down, number of enlisted men at end of war, etc, etc.. 2)The photo session is so small, so ridiculous, that it should have been better to have no photos at all."
+2,An unbiased history,One of the best books you will find on the Army Air Force prior to and during World War II. This is one of the few authors that doesn't impose his opinions on the reader. He goes out of his way to give both sides of an issue or a personality. Even such controversial figures as Britain's Bernard Montgomery or our own Douglas MacArthur are treated with an even-handedness that is all too rare. Very entertaining and very informative.
+1,Check the facts,"I picked up this book because I was researching my grandfather, who was a B-17 pilot shot down over Switzerland. I looked this up in the book, and immediately found inaccurate information. The author claims that only 10 crews made it to Switzerland in March of 1944, yet when my grandfather was shot down on 18 March 15 other crews were interned by the Swiss on the same day, the highest number in the entire war. The author also claims that many of the bombers landed with little or no damage, insinuating that they were intentionally getting out of the war. This is also false- the AAF conducted an extensive investigation during the war, and found that almost every bomber that landed in Switzerland had extensive damage. I'm not sure where the information in the book came from, but it is incorrect. Any crewman interned in Swizerland could have set the record straight in that regard, and there are plenty of them around who belong to the Swiss Internees Association."
+1,Not real history,"This guy does not check his facts with primary sources and has many axes to grind. He has admited in interviews that he is not really an historian, but is rather a writer with research assistants and relies mostly on secondary sources. Useful only to those who know not where else to go. Really has it in for the B-29 and Hap Arnold."
+2,Lovely Like The Moon,"Some nights when I leave work for the day I look into the night and always feel so much better when I discover there is a full moon. I feel the same way about the music of Jennifer Warnes. I'm glad to know it's there. Jennifer and her beautiful voice has been such an inspiration to me over the years. I am truly glad that this collection includes her early work. Jennifer's music will stand the test of time, i.e. 20 or 30 years from now people will still be listening to the music of Jennifer Warnes. But you don't have to wait that long. Buy this great collection of songs and give your heart a treat! After all to quote a Jennifer Warnes song ""all we have is here and now"". So buy it!"
+2,Vintage Warnes,A wonderful collection depicting Jennifer's unique talent from early on through her later years! It is a truly captivating and memorable musical journey with this Jennifer Warnes album. Extremely glad I made this purchase!
+2,Essential,This is an essential collection of Jennifer Warnes early work (pre-Famous Blue Raincoat) for enthusiasts. It allows the listener to hear the evolution in Ms. Warnes abilities although the purity of her voice was there from the beginning.
+2,Excellent Recording Artist,Jennifer Warnes has always been a great recording artist and has made some fantastic titles songs for some of the greatest films in the past. She is timeless and this album is a great example of that.
+1,OOPS.... That isn't Jennifer singing on track 18!,"The duet with Steve Gillette ( track 18) is actually a recording of another friend of Steve Gillette's, not Jennifer Warnes . How tacky! How could RAVEN have missed that? I had to adjust the volume knob about five or six times. There is an odd ""wow"" falloff at the end of ""These Days"". Sounds like the engineer stopped the turntable manually.Jennifer Warnes was obviously not involved in the creation of this compilation. Too uneven, badly mastered."
+2,"This ""Review"" Will Not Be Helpful","Is Jennifer Warnes doomed to do movie music to make a few bucks? With that crystal voice of hers, why doesn't somebody write this broad some good commercial songs where she can show what she's got?"
+2,Great Show - I was there!,"Great DVD! I waited 6 hours for front row seats general admission. It was worth the wait. A very HOT show. Not only was Warhol there, but some of the members of the 80's band the Go-Go's, and Adam Ant.In the last song ""Rock & Roll"", they do a 10 second close up of me in the audience playing air guitar. My 15 minutes of fame!Lou is the grandfather of Punk and a classic Rock & Roll ICON. But this disk & enjoy."
+1,sad,"a long time lou reed fan was so looking forward to recieving this dvd. if you are entrenched into the talent and feeling and soul of the lou reed album rocknroll animal, you will be so disapointed with this dvd. sweet jane and rocknroll i swear could be played better by a holiday inn cover band. save your money."
+2,This cd is absolutely awesome. Steiner at his best.,"I heard they had produced a cd of King Kong. I decided to check it out on the net. I was more than completely satisfied with what I had heard. I plan to purchase the cd and enjoy it for the rest of my life. I brought my young teen-age daughter over to hear it, to my surprise she enjoyed it as well."
+2,Great Early Dixie Chicks Single!,"""Goodbye Earl"" was the single that opened my eyes for the Dixie Chicks. This single taken from their first album ""Wide Open Spaces"" is much more ""country"" than ""Earl"", but there is a charm and optimism in the song that your ""troubles"" are likely to seem less burdening after listening to it.""Am I the Only One"" written by Maria McKee is a fine up-beat country-ballad also taken from the album.The remix-version of ""There's Your Trouble"" is good, but the remix doesn't really add anything to the original version which is just great as it is."
+2,Monster memories,"Good Copy of orginal score.The Wolfman is the stronger of the tracks here though Son of Frankenstein is not in the same class as the music from The Bride of Frankenstein is still invokes great moments from the movie.Great for collectors even if they are not horror fans.The Wolfman tracks from the film are the first to be recorded and also includes music that was wrote but never used in the finished movie.Listening to the music from the DVD realeases of the films, you would find it hard pressed to tell the difference if any."
+2,A Great Find!,"It is fantastic for me, as for any huge Universal Horror fan, to find the wonderful music of Frank Skinner available on CD. Since I was a child watching these movies, I've always thought that Skinner's strings added enormously to the thrill factor in the Holmes series,'The Wolfman', 'Son of Frankenstein', etc. The instantly recognizable Universal Studio opening theme always made me run to see what was on. A true must-have addition for the classic horror collector!"
+2,"IT ""s GREAT ( realy)","hey i love it but im an old horror movie fan , if you lov the clissic horrors you'll lov this , it realy is great , i love it ,"
+2,Examining the Myths,"I felt like cheering most of the time as I read this book. Ms. Venker writes so articulately regarding many of the thoughts I have had as a mother, but didn't know how to express. She is thoughtful in her comments and very honest. She doesn't portray motherhood as being totally blissful, but does express the importance of actually parenting your children once you decide to have them. She helps us to realize that, as we have more and more choices in our lives, there are always repercussions to our choices. We need to make sure that our children's needs are our first priority as we make our choices. We can ""have it all"", but maybe not all at the same time. Thank you, Suzanne, for saying what we all need to hear!"
+1,Just because she couldn't do it,"Doesn't mean other women can't. This is complete drivel. There are thousands of happy children of working moms (myself included) who would disagree with the author that working moms somehow can't be good mothers.Furthermore, this is classic Michelle Bachmann hypocrisy. If the author truly believes that women are best off staying at home and washing dishes, perhaps she shouldn't be writing a book. Her husband should be the author.In the meantime, leave the working moms who can pull it off alone."
+1,sad state of affairs,"Checked this sad excuse for a book out at the library -- glad I didn't pay for it. Stay at home moms unite in our insecurities -- that is these authors' message loud and clear. (Hello, Dr. Laura is known for this muck, yet where is her family?) Ever notice the lack of books written by working moms who criticize stay at home moms? They're generally too busy applying themselves to better pursuits.I'm a part-time working mom who is proud to set an example for my daughter. She won't be anyone's handmaiden in life. We should all have higher hopes for our daughters. They can and should do BOTH."
+1,"Where's ""The Myth of Working Fathers""?","The author's message, in essence, is that working mothers are not ""real"" mothers. I can only assume that in the sequel to this sexist, essentialist rant, she will reveal how working fathers are not ""real"" fathers, and how they should build *their* careers around parenthood, and how they are sadly mistaken to think they could possibly be successful both in the labor force and at home."
+1,Misguided author,The author is attempting to justify her own choices by putting down working mothers. Do yourself a favor and don't order this book!!
+1,Ideological rant,"This book is meant to make working mothers feel guilty while glorifying the stay-at-home mom. Numerous academic studies disprove their thesis--studies that the authors choose to ignore. Read this if you want to reinforce your pre-existing world view. Otherwise, don't bother. There's little factual basis to what they say."
+1,Piece of garbage!,"The title says it all! I will no longer listen to Dr. Laura nor the anti-working mommy ideals that the author professes! How is it that Dr. Laura works? What about the author, was she not taking away from her children when she wrote this book? I guess it is easy to preach to common folks when you are successful and do not need to work. Preach it somewhere else!"
+1,What a stupid book!,Don't waste your money on this book unless you want to be insulted. Just because women work does not mean they can't be great moms. Finding quality daycare is key! My children loved their daycare providers and they loved playing with other kids. I like working and being a mom! I think I'm pretty good at it too!
+1,Leaks,If your drive thru mud and rain expect water to get in this bag. It is not very water resistant.
+2,I love this product,"I have been searching the product like this for long time,I got one. The important feature are pronounciation and quickfind. Just by mouse over the word you can find out the meaning."
+1,Disappointing book. Not what I expected......,"Just another book with huge text and lots of wasted space (that makes you think you are getting a lot of reading material).Unfortunately, not much info in this book. If you are looking for a simple, down-to-earth useful book, this really isn't it.Perhaps the other book I ordered, ""Healing Secrets of the Native Americans: Herbs, Remedies, and Practices That Restore the Body, Refresh the Mind, and Rebuild the Spirit"" [Hardcover] will have more useful info. If it ever gets here that is :(My verdict? ""Secrets of Native American Herbal Remedies: comph GT Native amern Tradition Using Herbs Mind/Body/Spirit Connection for ipvg (Healing Arts)"" [Paperback] is a complete waste of money."
+2,GREAT BOOK,"Great book very interesting, glad I bought it, and for the rest of the books I've bought, just glancing thru them, they're great, love them all, a couple I have to order more because my daughter loved them and took them home with her...."
+1,Failed expectations,"I have some acne scars around my face and I was hoping that this product would provide any assistance with it.It in fact did nothing to the appearance and through the weeks that I used it, I started to even break out in acne. I had more acne appearing on my skin than the months preceding this product. Completely disappointed but what can I expect from products in America"
+2,Bought this as a gift and they are very pleased with it,I bought this for my sister and my brother-in-law for christmas and they love it. My sister has been making cookies just to have some to put in the cookie jar.
+2,"Great scary read, would be a good movie....","Masterton has done it again. This book surprised me and also scared the hell out of me at times. People in the reviews are complaining about this book being a rip off of other books...give me a break. This has a HP Lovecraft twist but in a Masterton way! He brings out the FLAVOR of it all. the ending was a disappointment with what the character does, but hey, that is life in the real world. If you enjoy a really creepy haunting tale, this one is for you...."
+2,A pretty damn good blood drenched read,"PREY isn't Mastertons best, but is entertaining enough. It's in keeping with his usual blend of intelegent horror and all out gore. I loved the book, and read it in next to no time, I dont usually read books twice, but I did this time. OVERVIEW: Intelegent. Bloody. And a great cast.Masterton has again come up with a winner, a page turner. A gore fest that will satisfy even the most thirsty of Horror fans. Pick up a copy, you wont regret it.Nice One Graham.... (Keep writing em.)"
+1,Should characters have brains?,"When I first started to read this book, I recognized right away a lot of potential in the story. All of the scary elements that I was hoping for were there, and the pace drew me in immediately. But as the book went on I became annoyed at first, and gradually frustrated with the character's complete lack of brains.As bad things start to go down, the characters seem to want to do everything except for the obvious - leave. There is nothing that really forces anyone in this story to stay where they are at, and as the death toll mounts and creepy goings on get more sinister, it never seems to cross any ones mind that the simplest solution would be to find a nicer neighborhood. It is like there is a Masterton IQ Reduction Chip (tm) lodged inside each character's head!And as silly as that sounds, had the author used a gimmick like this to explain the stupidity of his characters, I probably could have enjoyed the narrative enough to have given it 3.5-4 stars instead of 1."
+1,HPL would be spinning,"This book is okay, but Brown Jenkin is not what I saw when I read HPL's ""Dreams in the Witch House.""It's not a good Masterton book, either. The last 30 pages seem as if he had to get it done fast, or be sued by the publisher.Skip it. ""Spirit"" is a lot better."
+1,"Started well, then...","turned into a totally different story. I liked the beginning, but closer to the ending i could not believe that was the same book. There were good ideas that were abandoned by the writer, and the characters acted stupid most of the time.I do not reccomend this book."
+2,IT IS A BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY CANNOT BE SCARED.,"A HORROR BOOK CANNOT GET BETTER THAN THIS;G.M HAS A WAY WITH WORDS TO SCARE THE BEJEE'S OUT OF YOU. HIS STYLE , PROSE AND CHARACTERS ARE ALWAYS REFRESHING , ENTERTAINING AND NEVER LACKS TO GRASP YOUR ATTENTION AND INTREST. ANY LADIES THINKING G.M IS A GREAT AUTHOR WRITE TO ME VIA E-MAIL."
+2,Pretty,I got this shirt when it was on sale for $10 so I snatched it up quickly. I like the shirt a lot. It is very pretty on. Order the size that you normally wear. I made the mistake of ordering a large instead of a Medium. The shirt is way to big. So maybe even order a size smaller because it is just a bigger shirt.
+2,KYLIE NOW IS A 2 HIT WONDER IN THE UNITED STATES!,"Kylie is back in the States! Though she was never missing from the pop music world always making music.She had one hit here many a years ago with a remake of ""Loco Motion"", other than that Kylies music career here has been a bust.But now she is back with ""Can't Get You Out of My Head"" which is currently #1 on the Dance Club Charts and already after just 3 weeks on Billboards Hot 100 is at #33 with a bullet.This song is getting heavy play on radio, video and anywhere else. With a high budget hot Devo-esque video for the new millenium and Kylie looking as though she hasn't aged a day. Could be digital computers, could be Kylie.However her first single off the forthcoming CD ""Fever"" is a catchy dance song that grows on you. A very subtle dance song with rhythmic beats and a catchy hook.I like it, and I think it is some of the best dance music to come from Kylie in a while."
+2,"Yield, America!","Long you have resisted to Kylie, longer than anyone else on the Planet, but the rocking Krafterwerkish ""La, la, la, la"" will sneak behind you and get into your head. It's shall indeed make all the world move. It just must, it is so damn good. Enjoy Kylie, she's back to make Americans unable to get her out of their heads!!!"
+1,I'll never understand...,"When I first heard this song, I laughed. I thought to myself: Who gave her a record deal, she's just plain bad. Than I read a Teen People Article about how she's been around since the 80's, just not in the U.S. But, it didn't change my opinion. Teen People claimed she's bigger than Madonna in the U.K., why? She can hardly sing, her song is bad, I mean, she's not even pretty.Kylie Minogue, is an insult to pop music and a waste of air time on the radio, and that's all."
+2,Great movie!,"This is a classic Mary Kate & Ashley movie. The sisters trade places in order to help their dad win the soccer tournament and to help themselves since one sister likes playing soccer more than the other. Their dad in this movie is played by Eric Lutes, who later again stars as their dad in the short lived series So Little Time.This is a great movie for tween girls, I loved every minute of these MK&A; movies when I was a tween!"
+1,The Olsens' movies are just getting more and more pathetic!,"I'm very, very sorry to say this, but THIS MOVIE IS RIDICULOUS. THERE IS NO PLOT, NO MORAL LESSON, NO NOTHING. I can understand the part how Sam and Emma switch teams because they were upset with how they were placed, but after that it was like, hello? Where's the rest of the story? The acting was pretty good but the actual plot (or lack of it) totally stunk!"
+2,Robert Clark and the Olsen twins,"I saw this movie and i thought that the twins were really good.But,I really like the way that Robert Clark played Helmet Head.Keep showing more movies with him."
+2,Really good and even interesting for adult viewing.....,My 5 yo got hooked on the Olsens by watching reruns of Full House on Nick and ABCFam. So I got a couple of videos for her to span the divide between her Dora years and whatever comes next! This is really a cute movie that even I enjoy watching several times over. I can relate to the parental roles and she can relate to the soccer and girly stuff. This led me to make more purchases of the video series and I hope the rest are as good. A nice relaxing watch!!
+2,"""Switching Goals"" is OK...","It's a great movie but not as good as the others. It has some action and, being a soccer fan, the soccer games and practices were cool. It was OK and that's why it needed 4 stars- it just wasn't as good as the others."
+1,Too Typical,"You think that since these girls had done so many movies, they would have least done something more original than the ""twin"" switch. They would not have been as successful as they are if they were not born twins, but they should still be more creative. I did not like this movie, and the acting was not good at all. It was a huge disappointment."
+2,HAPPY,the discs all worked well and the case was in good shape. the retailer was very helpful in shipping it to me.
+2,The Best,As entertaining as it is brilliant!!!! This is a masterful addition to your collection whether your a scientist or a sports hero. This is a work of brilliance you must see!!! Get the book too.
+1,Pretentious,"Found it stupid and annoying. This pretends to be a documentary made 5 million years into the future sent back to the present day, supported by bad computer graphic fantasy animals. In a word, pretentious."
+2,I didn't fall asleep. That's a good sign!,"Okay, I had to read this book for school. From the description on the back I didn't think that it would be very interesting. I was wrong. It held my attention with it's colorful words and characters and kept me guessing about some characters. Anyway, overall it was a very good book. I only wish that the ending was developed more and wasn't one of those ""use your imagination"" endings."
+2,Quick read,"Love Langston Hughes' poetry, but this was a nice departure. I would recommend this book to any young person who has not read anything by Langston."
+2,True Bionic Serum,"The title say it all. This Exuviance-Vespera Bionic Serum the only brand I trust to my skin. I'm using this product for about ten years now my skin looks youthfull than ever. I'm glad this product is always available. I recommend this to my friends and family, after only few applications they notice the amazing results on their skin. I thank the company for marketing a real skin care that trully works. I will not use other product except this Vespera Bionic Serum.Marietta Parry Exuviance - Vespera Bionic Serum"
+2,great service,"I was very pleased to purchase this product at such a great price point. It is an excellent product. But even better, the product was delivered quickly and in perfect condition. I would go back to this vendor again."
+2,Well worth the price!,"This non-oily serum is a delight. Just a dab works for the whole face. Super-rich in emollients, it is ideal for aging skin. This item is a bit pricey, but so worth it. I originally was sold on this product at Ulta Beauty Supply and the price was about 10% higher there than through Amazon, which I found to be the cheapest anywhere. The entire Exuviance line is quite wonderful. I am 63 and live in the high altitude and very dry Sierra Nevada Mountains and this product keeps my skin moisturized without being oily or greasy and looking young and vital."
+2,Exceptionally good analysis of consumer debt issues,"The author helped launch the first credit card in the 1950's. He describes in detail the many bad things that have happened from Americans becoming too reliant on plastic, living beyond their means. Should be required reading for all high school students!!!!"
+2,ladies citizen,"My wife loves it. Got it for her as a gift. She says co-workers compliment her on it. I like the eco-drive technology from citizen, its cool that you dont have to ever worry about a battery. As for keeping time.. this is dead on, just like my Eco-drive."
+2,I Love this watch thanks amazon !,This is a beautiful citizen eco drive watch. I am always getting compliments on how nice and shiny it looks. When I first received the watch I had to charge it in the light for about 2-5 minutes for an initial charge and it worked like a charm. The next day I went to work and left it where it would get plenty of sun so the battery could get a full charge. I've had this watch for about a month and so far its been working great ! If you are tired of buying watch batteries get a citizen eco drive. Amazon saved me a tonnnnnnnn of money because I have seen these watches in the department stores selling for $300-500. Amazon does fast shipping and the watch came in a beautiful green case with green velvet on the inside. By the way when you first get the watch make sure to expose it to light for about 2-5 minutes if it isn't working right out of the box. two to five minute charge should last 4-6 hours and a full charge should last 200-250 days.
+1,Buyer BEWARE,"This item is cute and sturdy. However, the seller has it listed as being 50 lb shipping weight. Mine arrived and did not even weigh 5 lbs including all the packaging material. They gave me a refund for most of my shipping and said they would change their listing. Two months later it is still saying 50 lbs. The price for this bird bath is right on with what it is worth - but the deceptive shipping makes this a bad purchase"
+1,There's gold in that there cave,"A bunch of white dudes try to beat a white chick to this secret cave where there is a secret treasure of indian gold in 1869 Texas.The acting is terrible, the script is laughable and the ghost wolf looks like a cheap halloween costume. Typical low budget mistakes, trying to do a horror with no money and using non actors. I paid 99 cents for this movie and I think I overpaid by about 98 cents."
+2,Unforgettable,"""I hope this book will never be read."" So begins Yourcenar's Fires...a richly dense collection of famous myths and legends stunningly revitalized through the voices and eyes of the heroines. Intertwining the stories are excerpts from Yournenar's own journal taken from the time during which she had written the stories. Achingly familiar to anyone recovering from a broken heart, Yourcenar marries the heartache of this century's woman to women throughout the ages."
+2,stories of the spirit,this is a beautiful book. the one i had for years got compromised by the mold damage we had in our old home so had to be thrown out. since this was one of my favourite books -- of course i had to get another one.
+2,Excellent sound,"The sound quality of this rivals the Bose tabletop; certainly its a better value for the price. Its not as attractive and a little larger, but the features are well placed and the remote is very useful.Mine got damaged by a bad surge, so if you get one, use a surge protector with it to preserve it."
+2,I own one and I want another!!!,"I bought one at Target and I wish I had bought two. Now they are out of stock and I can't find one. For the price, this product delivers fine sound. I agree with some previous reviewers on the issue of the battery, but that is a minor point. I love the sound!!! It also has good radio reception for stations that are at the fringe of the FM reception band. I did not buy it as a clock radio, but as a less expensive alternative to Bose. At $400 less than the comparable Bose, I say ""go for it'! I hope it is available soon."
+1,Definitive of what?,"A bad idea?I agree with Kireviewer, if you care about the music, it's hard to get past the dumb opening, a host who even Will Rodgers couldn't like, a set apparently built in a high school shop class, and the many annoying interruptions. They took a too short concert, and turned it into a bad, too long music video. I guess the mindless filler was necessary to get the length up to the claimed 1 hour. The music is OK, but it was neither the band's best period, nor their best work."
+1,How could this happen.....,"Jefferson Starship at the time(1983)had released 3 outstanding albums, Freedom at Point Zero, Modern Times, Wind of Change. If anyone had the opportunity to see the band with drummer Ansley Dunbar, You know how disappointing this video is. Unfortunately, when listening to songs like ""Stranger"" you could hear the bands new drummer(???)the mistakes and missed drum fills. It's a shame that the band never released any Video performance of the band with Dunbar. It's a good mix of song selection. Too bad they didnt fine tune the playing.(Why didnt they play ""Save Your Love"" ""Lightening Rose"" ""RockMusic"")"
+1,"This edition is full of errors, mistakes, and typos","DO NOT BUY THIS EDITION!! It is full of typos, missing information in problems, mislabeled diagrams, and wrong answers! I spoke with PR and they said that, yes, indeed that is correct, but the 2002 edition has been corrected. Can you imagine what I went through while studying? I was second guessing myself left and right. I finally realized that, no, I do what I'm doing, it's the book that was wrong.Please don't buy this 2000 edition, it is a waste of your time and money. The 2002 edition ought to be much better, and probably quite a good study guide. I, however, have not seen it and do not know for sure, but PR should be a fairly respectable test prep. company.Happy GREs...hahaha"
+1,A classic book sold by weight not content,Many computer books and study guides are sold on the basis that they are huge and - by implication - full of wisdom and knowledge. On closer inspection they turn out to be weak and muddled. This book falls into this category and then some. It is about the worst I've come across. Obviously rushed out to meet some kind of marketing need and consequently packed with errors. I actually came to Amazon to see what others said about it after struggling to understand the logical errors I thought I was coming across. Here's a nice but rather obvious example: p50. Q6. Which of the following acids are polyprotic? Acetic; Sulphuric; Hypochlorous; Nitric; all of the above. Answer: Carbonic! PLEASE! Chemistry is hard enough as it is. Don't make it worse.
+1,Most horrendous test prep book in press...,"Amazon should offer negative star ratings, because one star is far too glamorous a prize for this untrustworthy and erroneous book. I am shocked at the simple lack in proofreading the text, question, and answers. Students of Chem should never buy this book, and those that have should write the publisher and demand a refund. The only good use for this text would be as camp fire fuel."
+1,This book is a Travesty,"With just four years of chemistry background, I could write a better book than this in my sleep. What did the authro get her Ph.D in anyway? Was it sociology, or perhaps basket weaving? I am quite bitter, becuase I am trying to use this miserable excuse for toilet paper to prep for an exam two days from now. It at least reassures me of how much I do know because all the errors are so glaring. I think that perhaps this author should also advertise that they got their Ph.D. out of a cracker jack box. I will be writing to Princeton Review to demand my money back, and I urge University Chemistry departments everywhere to warn students about this book. Honestly, a retarded monkey with no limbs could write a better book. I wonder what Laberge got on the Chem GRE?"
+1,Use with caution!,"Poor chemists -- don't you wish a book existed that could meet your needs at this level? This book, as previously noted, contains more errors than you probably made on your last organic chemistry exam. Some mistakes are obvious, but I highly recommend avoiding this book because even the little things may mislead you. If you are looking to study for the GRE, I recommend picking up the Harcourt Brace College Outline Series books on College Chemistry and Physical Chemistry if you haven't already. If you want a book to study for organic chemistry, try finding a Kaplan MCAT book on organic chemistry, or at least one that has an organic chemistry section. As for instrumentation and inorganic, go back and ask friends or reread your notes and textbooks."
+1,sloppy,"The topics covered are generally clear, but there are numerous errors and typos. There are bonds missing in the organic chemistry section and at least one error that is of a seriously confusing sort."
+1,Wish I could give zero stars,"Avoid this book at all costs. It contains numerous errors, misleading items, and misspellings. In the example problems, many of the answers are worked out to find something other than what the original question asked (i.e. oxidation state instead of coordination number). I suggest the author, Monique Laberge, allow someone else to write the next edition."
+1,nothing but errors in this book,"I agree completely with the other reviews of this book. I just spent an hour deriving and re-deriving the Henderson-Hasselbach equation, trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. The previous review tells me what I need to know -- it is incorrect in this book!!! There are so many errors that it is actually more work to review material that I already know than it was to learn it the first time. It's a shame I can't give zero stars on this review."
+1,I could have written a better book myself,"The author's alleged PhD is quite polemical. I think it averaged an error per page or so. For the 15 minutes I glanced it over, I think I became dumber."
+1,Monkies on typewriters,"You know how they say that an infinite number of monkies on an infinite number of typewriters would eventually produce Hamlet?Well, for this book, I'd guess that Dr. Laberge employed 3 monkies for 10 minutes."
+1,Not so good,"I had three books to help study for this exam including this one. This book has many errors and it also doesn't explain things very well. I don't even know if there is a good study guide out there because the one from ETS doesn't even tell you how to do the problems, it just tells you the answers."
+1,This book is the worst you could use for your GRE prep,"This book is loaded with errors and typos; structures and chemical names don't correspond. A cyclohexane is called a benzene. It makes me doubt the author's credentials. If you are already confused with Chemistry, this book will only make it worse. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. Do not attempt to use it to prepare for your important graduate school admission exam either. You'll be better off without it."
+2,New to collecting? This will help.,"Vastly illustrated and very informative. Although the majority of this book is pictures (very nice ones at that), there are some very interesting facts and historical information about the victorian card craze. Because there are in excess of 100,000 different cards in existance, don't expect to find every card in here or the current market price. It is just a matter of time before a more extensive guide is published, (I would still recommend because of the great illustrations!) The only problem I have with this book is the layout which can be annoying if you are trying to find info on one of your cards. You have to search through several sections of the book. (e.g. Jackson's chewing tobbaco card in the ""Exploration and Travel"" chapter instead of the ""Tobbaco"" chapter). More expensive cards are usually only discussed in the chapter rather than illustrated, which I find kind of strange(Maybe he didn't own any of those to get the photo?)."
+2,"Lavishly illustrated, marvelous reference...","This is a great book. It's a definitive reference on the somewhat obscure subject of Victorian Trade Cards, but for those of us who love them, it's a feast. It is crammed with illustrations, broken into categories, and contains history and collecting tips. The pricing information is somewhat out of date, due to the impact that online auctions have had on these collectables (some are more expensive, some less, as auctions make them more available.) If you're at all a fan of this genre, don't hesitate to buy this book!"
+2,Victorian Trade Cards: Historical Reference and Value Guide,A wonderfully written book on the topic of Victorian trade cards. Information is given on the history of the cards as well as many examples. I highly recommend this book to those who are interested in collecting or just want to know more about Victorian cards.
+2,AWESOME WORKOUT!,"This is a great video and an awesome workout. I was sweating and my muscles were feeling the burn. Oreet is not only an incredible dancer but she is also a great teacher. She explains what you need to be doing and she breaks down the movements. She makes sure that you are in the correct position and that you are using the correct muscles. I take actual belly-dance classes from her and this video is pretty much like being in class. Its fun, easy to follow and gives you a great workout. I highly recommend it.Diana"
+1,sloppy,"I get that they want a standard for fitness classes, but if you dance the techniques correctly it is a workout. But just to move quickly with poor form is crazy. The more precise the movements especially the figure 8 movements the more tone on gets. The hands are ""Sloppy"" and the arms are dead weight. Shoulders are not kept away from the ears correctly. I just think you are better off buying a technique dvd with a dancer of professional performance status and drill the sequences.I found the transitions, sequencing, foot patterns and overall energy ""Sloppy"""
+1,Consider American Made Products,"Crocodile Dentist broke before the child had a chance to play the game. He simply opened the mouth to set it and it wouldn't lock open so the teeth could be played. When an adult tried to get it to set, it was obvious the racheting mechanism was faulty. Return it? No, it cost less than $10 and would cost nearly that to get it in the mail(wrapping supplies, drive time and gas to get it to the post office). We are going to chalk it up to what you get when you don't buy American."
+1,Knock off,"This is just a knock off of crocodile dentist. It comes from China, and was already broken. The package was so beat up, I couldn't even give it as a gift. Also, it doesn't work. It just snaps every 2nd tooth, and sometimes the teeth don't pop up. This is a very small version as well, the description doesn't tell you it's travel size."
+1,Item seemed like it was used not a new product!,Item seemed like it was used not a new product! Oh well it is just a cheap toy and the kids will probably tear it up in a couple of weeks anyway!
+1,Cheaply made,"I bought this for my son after remembering when I played it when I was younger. I looked at tons of different ones to see which one I should get. I bought this one and it came broken. I tried to fix it but even after it should've worked again, it would still let you put all the teeth down without the crocodile biting. This one is also very small. I went to Toys R Us and bought the one they sell, which I was nervous to do since you couldn't see what's inside the box, but that one is perfect and exactly what I was looking for, plus it doesn't actually ""bite"" so my little ones won't be too afraid to play it."
+1,do not waste your money,"i purchased this thinking it was the ORIGINAL crocodile dentist. this one is FAR FROM IT. first of all, it is about the size of my hand. yes, very very very small. it does not take batteries. you simply ""push"" the teeth down with your finger one at a time and when you press a certain tooth, it trigger the jaw to close on your finger. but, the jaw is held open with just a spring attachement which often malfunctions. and when the jaw closed on my sons little finger (only 3), the top part of the crocodile just fell off. it is CHEAPLY MADE! the picture is also misleading - this one has braces. i do not remember the original crocodile dentist having braces on its top teeth. completely bored my son."
+1,Broken right out of the box,"I wasn't expecting much, but was disappointed that this game didn't even survive shipping. It didn't work right out of the box. The mouth won't close as it should (which is the whole point of the game). I'm a speech therapist and thought this would be a cute game for my students, but it's going back as it's a piece of junk."
+1,Knock Off,I am upset to see that this is a knock off. How is it legal for them to sell this? I guess amazon does not care to protect it's buyers...
+1,crap,"This toy came in poor shape - the plastic was broken and it was dirty - suppose to be ""new"" - It has not even been one month and the toy is brok"
+2,Great for young kids,"I love this game! I bought one 15 or so years ago when my son was young, good first game as it helps teach turn taking. Little kids love it when the crocodile ""bites"" you! Even timid kids get into the game after an adult gets bitten a few times. Bonus that it's portable, no loose pieces, I purchased this one for my niece's three sons (under the age of 5) and have given it as a gift over and over, really fun game."
+2,Fun toy!,I got this for my 4 yr old for Christmas. I thought it would be bigger then it is so it ended up being a stocking stuffer but it is still super fun. It ended up being a good size because we can put it in a backpack to take on trips or to the doctors office to him occupied. The best part of the game is the anticipation on when it is going to snap closed adds to the excitement. The only down side is the head will snap off if it's opened too hard which happen with a 4 yr old sometimes but it's easy to put back on.
+1,pinches fingers,"My son got this last year for his fourth birthday. He only played it a few times when it slammed down and somehow pinched his fingers hard enough to make him cry. He never wanted to play the game again, I ended up getting rid of it. There are too many other fun and safe games out there to bother with this one."
+1,horrible!,"this is very cheap, broke almost right out of the package. I bought it to work with kids at church, a fun game to use with singing time. It didn't even make it 1/2 way around the room. A tooth stuck down, it wouldn't allow the mouth to stay open. My son was able to fix it by unscrewing the base and fiddling with it. So not worth the price. It's much smaller than I had expected. Very expensive for what it is. I only expect it to break again, so I am going to return it."
+1,very small and lasted about 1 hour,"I was really excited about this toy. Unfortunately, it was very small and lasted maybe 2 hours before breaking. Excessively cheap construction. Worth it only if you find it in the dollar store (toy was maybe 6-8 in nose to tail)"
+2,"Cheap, fun toy","This is a fun toy and better than I expected. It is not very durable and sometimes the teeth stick down, but overall it is enjoyable. My older daughter loves to play with me, but it is even easy enough for my 1yr old to play too. It's also small enough for the younger one to hold. Their surprise when the mouth snaps shut is adorable."
+2,Cute but overpriced,"I got this as a gift for my 5yr old and he loves it. It's cute, but smaller than you'd think and definitely overpriced at $13.99 plus shipping. In a store, I wouldn't pay more than half of that price for this toy. Be prepared: the top jaw slams down on your finger, and while my son doesn't cry (it doesn't really hurt so much as it surprises you), he does yell ""ouch"" ...And then continues playing with it. The tooth that makes the crocodile ""bite"" is random so you never know which one it'll be. The game goes quickly and can be fun for the entire family, which is nice when it's so hard to find games that not only appeal to the whole family, but can be played by families with age ranges from preschool children to older adults. It's a great way to squeeze a family game in on a busy weeknight. It works as a travel game too, since there are no loose pieces and it's a fairly small size."
+2,I love this toy!,"I am a Speech Therapist and this is a toy that the children with whom I work (3,4, and 5 year olds) ask for over and over again. They just love it! I have the small travel one which is perfect since I travel all around for my job. If the child is too afraid to push the teeth down I give him/her a tongue depressor or my pencil so the crocodile bites that instead of the child."
+1,Not what I expected,"When I was younger I had a crocadile dentist that you actually pulled the teeth out, thats what I was expecting. This was a travel size one that all you do is push the teeth, not very fun. My 4 year old broke it in less than a week, but we were not too upset! Not a bad toy for a road trip, but owuldn't recommend it for a family game."
+1,Not as durable as I thought it would be.,"The crocodile dentist worked as it should for about one week. Great concept, but too flimsy. Pushing any of the teeth makes the croc chomp down. Not supposed to work that way."
+2,quick reflexes!,"I've used this game with kids of all ages, including children with special needs. It's a good idea to demo the game first to show them what happens (and the unpredictability). Kids that have issues getting their finger ""bitten"" can use a pencil or popsicle stick to press down the teeth. The end result is always lots of laughs. On the adult front, it could be a good drinking game :)"
+1,"Fun, but fragile","My oldest got this for his 5th birthday. He and his 3yo brother played with it non-stop! It was a huge hit. But now here we are just a week later and the crocodile won't keep his mouth open :( The kids still play with it, but of course not nearly as much. They just hold his mouth open and push all the teeth down, then ignore it for the most part. Part of me wants to buy another, but I'm worried about it just breaking again."
+1,Just OK,"I guess it's my own fault for not really reading the description, but this thing is TINY. Was fun enough but the kids (3 & 4) figured out which tooth was the ""bad"" one after @ 30 seconds of playing with it. Not worth the money."
+2,Cute!,"Bought this for my 3 yr old boy, but my 6 yr old boy likes playin with it too. My younger boy is a little afraid of the mouth snapping shut but still likes to play with it. They did figure out that the tooth that causes the mouth to close is harder to push so its easy to cheat. So we made a rule that once you touch it, you gotta push it! :) I would recommend this toy, its fun."
+1,broken in days,"I bought this for my 3 yr old and at first, he thought it was the best game ever and laughed when the croc would chomp down on his fingers. Then, the top part of the mouth kept falling off and I had to keep putting it back on until it just completely broke and wasn't able to play it again. I think it lasted at tops for a full week in our house and that was it. So, definintely doesn't hold up well at all!"
+2,"Great for playdates, but a bit fragile","We are on our third crocodile dentist! It is a wonderful wonderful toy that my developmentally delayed preschooler and his typical friend all LOVE. But I carry it to the park in a large toy bag and the past two copies have broken...when you press a tooth it won't stay down anymore. A good way around this might be to keep it in a box of it's own.This is also a wonderful toy for parents following the RDI Steve Gutstein social therapy for children with Autism. Because this toy has an element of surprise, as you press each tooth you never know if this is the tooth that will cause the jaw to snap shut! Note: the snapping shut is fairly gentle and safe for preschoolers!"
+1,Piece of junk,"It broke, I swear, the second time my child touched the teeth. I have never seen a toy do that. Maybe I just got a lemon."
+1,Travel Sized --- Not what I expected,"So disappointed - this is a travel version. It should be advertised as such. It won't last through Christmas morning if it's even looked at! I have contacted the seller as to my disappointment in hopes to obtain the real game or a full refund, I will post the result."
+1,Doesn't work! Cheaply made.,Bought this as one of the toys for my 4 year old's birthday. The mouth does not shut even with all the teeth pressed down. Very frustrating for him as he doesn't see any point to the game. We've tried it several times but no luck. And sometimes not all the teeth stay down so we're not sure if they're supposed to stay down or rebound back up. The spring inside makes a weird clicking sound so I'd assume it's broken. I wish I had taken the negative reviews seriously. Sometimes I luck out with a product even with bad reviews but not this time. It really does not work. Quite disappointing. Make sure it's not the 'only' gift so they can get distracted with the others that actually do work.
+1,WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY,"I bought this toy to give my grandson for his birthday. It was ordered in October for his December birthday. I decided to open it before I mailed it to see how it worked. Well, it did not work at all. I opened the mouth and some of the time the teeth all pop up but most of the time 6 to 8 stay down. When they all popped up, then I thought it should work as described. It did not. I have never gotten the mouth to close when I pushed a tooth down. It is a piece of junk! Since I did not check it out until after Thanksgiving, I can not return it for the full price. By the time I pay for postage I would loose even more so I'll just trash it! What a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!!"
+2,Fun for Tots and Preschoolers,"We just got this for our 2 1/2 year old and 4 1/2 year old. They love it. The 2 year old is a little scared but he will play sometimes and he really likes to watch. The 4 year old loves it, especially if you make your reaction to the gater bites dramatic."
+1,Doesn't work,"I bought this game for my children at Christmas and it didn't work from the second we pulled it from the package. The teeth get stuck and the mouth doesn't close most of the time. I didn't return it because it would cost more to deal with than I paid for it. Maybe I just got a bad one, who knows. My kids still play with it (they are only 3) but not the way it was meant to be played with. I would recommend just going with the full sized one, not the travel size."
+2,"Great fun, no pieces","I am a dental hygientist and this toy is the hit with kids from 2 thru 15!! I give it 5 stars, somehow it found its way home with a patient and now I am so glad I found it again."
+2,"Cheap, Entertaining Toy for Preschoolers","I bought this when my twins were 3 1/2. It was a cheap item, there are no pieces to lose, and it's simple enough that the girls can play together. If they want you to play with them, the game is very quick. The top jaw has fallen off a few times but I think this was my girls' fault - too rough with it - and each time, I've snapped it back on."
+2,Fun but short lived,"I think this is best for 1-3 year olds. I have three boys ages 2, 4 & 5 and I thought they would enjoy it more than they do.Instead of playing with it like the game it's intended, they like to put cars in the croc's mouth! Which is fine. This is a good toy for car trips or plane rides because it's small, lightweight and quiet!"
+1,Travel Toy,I was VERY disappointed with this toy. This is not a full size toy but rather a travel toy. I could not believe how small this was for the price I paid (around $13.00). I will be checking to see what the return policy is on this item. I would NOT recommend if you are looking for an actual game for more than one child to play.
+2,Fragile,"This toy broke within the first two minutes that I took it out of the box. My son is 4 years old and has had most of his toys for a long time and is not particulary destructive, so I was surprised after reading all the reviews for it- how great it was-- you could imagine my disapointment. I do not give this toy a favorble reccomendation."
+1,Crocodile Doom,"The product is flaky, fragile and small. My son was dissapointed to see just how small and fragile it was. He played with it once and threw in a corner. And he loves boardgames and creative games. I was dissapointd too. I paid too much for too little."
+1,May not appeal to toddler,"My 3-year old toddler loved playing ""snatch-the-toast"" from her toy toaster so I bought her the crocodile dentist. However, she is scared stiff of the clamping action and refused to play with it. She started removing the sticker-eyes and -nostrils instead. Toy is durable per se but stickers can be easily removed. I had to glue them back with superglue, which is better lasting. I came to a conclusion that she is still too young to play with the crocodile dentist and I intend to keep it for her later on."
+1,Broken right out of the box,At first the jaw didn't close even after I pushed all the teeth in. After a few tries some of the teeth stuck and will not come back out. Cheaply made- I won't be buying another one.
+1,Cheap Plastic,This toy did not last 1 day. The spring mechanism inside broke after about the 5th game we played. I wouldn't waste my money on it again. We were pretty careful with since it felt cheap right out of the box. After the 5th game the mouth would not stay open anymore.
+1,Instantly broke,"We had a larger ""Crocodile dentist"" toy that my 2 and 4 year old really loved playing with. After a month or two the toy broke so you couldn't play the game. I bought this as replacement. It is very small and the game never worked - you push all of the teeth and the mouth never shuts. It's a shame because the concept of this game is great. But don't buy this one"
+1,"Very small, flimsy and not working properly",Head gets stuck and does not snap. Very small and flimsy. I was disappointed with this and kids have not played with it at all. Should have taken heed to the other reviews which stated same.
+1,disappointed,We played with this gift three tiems and it broke. Very poorly made. Would buy if I could find a better quality product becasue the game itself is quite funny.
+1,Not enough info,"The description didn't say that it was the small version! I wanted the bigger version. Doesn't work that great, either."
+1,Bad purchase,This is not a very good toy. Sometimes it catches and works but mostly not. Should of listened to reviews. They were right.
+1,Horrible Quality,"This isn't at all like the Milton Bradley version, it's VERY VERY cheap brittle plastic. Ours arrived with the top portion of the head warped and unable to stay attached to the body which makes the game useless. But the overall plastic is cheap, there are stress marks all over the plastic that were not caused by us and unlikely caused by shipping.. This is what I would expect at a dollar discount store or flea market where you expect it to either not work, or only work a few times before breaking."
+1,doesn't live up to expectations,"Since this game gave no dimensions, I had to guess at it's size. From the photos that I saw, I assumed that the toy would be bigger then it actually was. It is small, about the size of my fist. The idea of the game is to keep pressing teeth until you reach the sore one, at which time the jaw will snap shut. However, the jaw very frequently pops off completely when snapping shut and requires an adult to put it back together. The teeth often do not reset after the jaw has snapped shut and have to be manually pried back into position to be able to play again. All in all, a disappointment and not worth the money it would cost to send it back."
+1,piece of junk,We played this game twice and it broke. The teeth won't come back up and the mouth won't stay open. Save your money.
+1,This Toy is JUNK!!!,"I bought this toy for my Grandson for Christmas, because he asked for it. I was looking for the original Crocodile Dentist game by Milton Bradley, but they are few and far between and expensive. So I got this this. When it arrived I was shocked by how small it was and how cheap it looked!! On Christmas day my Daughter called me and said the thing did NOT work. The teeth would go down, and never come back up!!! So it is as cheap as it looks. This thing is going back, and I would NOT recommend this to anybody!!!! IT IS JUNK!!!! Bring back the original Milton Bradley game!!!!"
+1,"Cute Concept, broke within 5 minutes","I purchased this toy for my 3 year old nephew, who absolutely loves crocodiles. I personally opened it and played with him. Half of the teeth went down and never came back up. The head never even snapped down. I wouldn't recommend this toy, as cute as it looks."
+1,fun when it works,"This is definitially not as fun as the original 1990 one with removable teeth, and its lungeing motion. This version is smaller than a softball. I really expected it to be the size of the gator golf like mine was growing up.the flaw im finding in this is with the spring they use to make it shut. often the mouth only shuts half way, or and sometime syou have to open and shut the mouth 3+ times to get all the teeth up. Now it worked perfect for about 15 min. My daughter is 3, and she has already gotten annoyed with it becuase of the number of times weve played it and known it was supseod to bite us, but it didnt. I have ordered the original one off ebay since its no longer avaliable new, but will keep this as its a good solution for the car when watching dvd's get boreing."
+1,"cute idea, but not worth it, save your money","Cute idea, but toy is cheaply made and doesn't work most of the time. Not worth it, save your money."
+2,Silly Stupid Fun!,"We bought this as a clearance item for a lot cheaper than what it's selling for on Amazon. This toy has been dropped, sat on, stepped on, etc. In other words, it survived a toddler and a little boy. It's so stupid it's fun. We've had a great time with it."
+1,Not what I was hoping for...,"This simple game works exactly as stated: players take turns pushing the teeth in until the jaw snaps shut. However, I was disappointed at how small and cheap this game is. It's about as large as an adult's hand and seems like it could break very easily. I would've felt better about this size and quality level if it would have cost about half the amount I paid."
+1,Boring...,"the title says it all. My 2.5 yr old son was not that interested in the first place, completely stopped playing with it after 30 minutes. It now sits with a pile of toys collecting dust."
+2,*,Played game with 4 year old students- they loved it. It kept them guessing and were surprised every time.
+2,Exciting Kid Toy,"I could sense the heart pumping excitement builds up every time my 4 year old play this game. He knows 1 mistake and the crocodile will grab his little fingers. You play it by pushing down 1 tooth of the croc for each person's turn. Each time you set the game, the tooth that will make the mouth closes is selected at random. The croc's mouth closes but is not that hard enough to hurt their fingers. 2 or more players. Does not require batteries to operate.I have seen this toy for years, it is a classic. This is a great toy in a dentist's waiting area."
+1,Scary,"I bought it for 2 1/2 old, and she hates it, she is soooo scared of it, she cannot even see it, maybe she will be ready in 10 years"
+1,Disappointed,"I was disappointed in this toy. It was a travel size and I was expecting a bigger size. I had seen the larger version and was really looking forward to giving it to my daughter. As is turns out, she was a little scared of it anyway, so she probably would have really been scared of the larger one. Anyway, it is a great toy, but I would prefer the larger version."
+1,Disapointed,"WARNING! THIS IS NOT THE CROCODILE DENTIST GAME THAT YOU GREW UP WITH! I had the idea to buy Crocodile Dentist for a Christmas present for a five year old boy. I remember playing the game when I was younger and I loved it! (the original toy has teeth that you pull out of the croc's mouth and the crocodile was atleast 3 times larger then this pewny little thing). Not only did they change how you play the game, but the size as well...what a jip...shame on them!"
+1,Horrible,"My 4 year old hates this toy. Not only does it pinch when it snaps shut, but the same tooth triggers the snap every time. It didn't take him long to figure out which tooth NOT to pick. This toy was a huge disappointment this Christmas."
+1,Crocodile Dentist,"It started out being fun, but was too hurtful to little fingers. It's not being played with as much as I thought it would, but it was what they asked for. Another toy for the garage sale."
+2,cute toy,Our son will be getting this for X-mas. He loves crocodiles so we are looking forward to playing it with him.
+1,This was the worst toy I have ever purchased,"This was awful. I guess you get what you pay for!!!!! When we opened for the grand daughters to pay with Christmas Eve, the teeth was sticking and there was no excitement. I was suppose to snap it did nothing."
+1,Disappointed,"My 7 year old son with special needs is very interested in anything related to dentistry (books about going to the dentist, the books Open Wide and Dr. DeSoto, ...) so we were really hoping this toy would get his attention too. However, it is just not very entertaining and it is also very fragile. The teeth would get stuck from the first day we opened it and after dropping it a couple of times, it broke apart, so we are no longer able to use it anyway.Unfortunately, this toy was a dud at our home."
+2,Best game of all time,"If you are looking for something fun for any age, look no further. You simply must play it, you will be as addicted as we are."
+1,Purchased twice-never worked,My 4 year old used his piggy bank money to purchas this toy. We could not get the mouth to chomp down no matter how many teeth we pushed in any order. We returned it for a new one from a different seller& had the same problem. Very disappointed.
+1,awful,"I just gave this to my 3 year old for her birthday tonight. She was so excited about her ""baby alligator"" but when I tried to show her that it was a game, I couldn't make it work. I tried 6 times and ONE of the times I pushed all the teeth in and got it to snap closed. DO NOT BUY THIS!"
+1,Broke after a week,"A tooth fell out but could still play it. Then another tooth fell out (can't replace) so made the game even less playable. Also, it was really tiny and more like a travel size which I did not expect for the money."
+1,unhappy,"don't buy this, broke out of the box,poor quality item, dissapointed child,worst present ever,stay away from this game not worth the time or money"
+2,crowd pleaser,This is a small game - easy to pack and take anywhere. It is a lot of fun for kids all ages. My 5 year old recieved it at Christmas but it was played all day by kids younger and older. It gets a laugh every time. The jaw came undone once - but was easy to put back together. It's nice to see the kids enjoy such a simple game among all the techie toys they recieved.
+1,Don't waste your money,"This is a knock off of the real toy. It came in a weird box and the toy was rattling around, not even tied down. It already looked played with. The box had several odd phrases on it like the toy is ""elegant"". What??!! Obviously a foreign knock off - and a cheap one at that!"
+1,NOT the Crocodile Dentist you think you're getting. China replica.,"I'm very upset after receiving my ""Crocodile Dentist"" game. Once I got it out of the Amazon box, I realized right away that this was not the game made by Hasbro sold in the US. It's very obvious just from looking at the game box, which is cheap, says ""CrocoDileDentist"" on it, and is full of oddly-phrased sentences with typos, punctuation errors, and grammer mistakes. The toy does work, but it is VERY cheaply made. If I wanted this toy, I could have gone to alibaba.com and ordered one from China myself for 1.75. Instead I paid 11 dollars for the REAL toy, and got this one. As another reviewer said, it does have a ""used"" look about it right out of the package. Especially on the bottom of the toy. I am very disapointed. I've never had an experience like this on Amazon, and I've bought hundreds of items. This seller gives this sitea bad name."
+1,broken when I opened the box,"When I opened the box, I pushed down the teeth to see how hard it would clamp shut and it didn't clamp shut. I returned the toy to the company and will not be purchasing another one. I was originally excited about this purchase as I have seen the toy before and the kids really liked it."
+2,Best Chocolate bar ever,This is by far my favorite and the best chocolate bar I have ever eaten!!!!! YUM!!!
+2,Cheap and works really well!,"Bought a pair of these after reading about a little DIY someone did with the SonySony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)and adding a crossover to them. Was an incredibly straight forward install and so far I'm really pleased with the noticeably richer sound I'm getting. I'm a college student on a budget which is why I went with the Sony's in the first place but these cross overs definitely stayed in budget and were worth the purchase.I was contemplating making my own cross over but gave in to the simplicity.Also wanted to note that these shipped very quickly, arrived 3 days after ordering and they made a very far journey."
+1,"Beautiful music, lousy packaging","I was glad to see this disc reissued, even as a CD-R, but despite the beautiful music, I cannot recommend this disc because of the lack of any information other than the track listing. There are no liner notes, no timings and no indication of which composer wrote which piece. As these rarities will be mostly of interest to the more serious collector/listener, this is a major failing."
+2,He Had a Great Voice,"Matt Monro had a great voice. It's a shame that he never reached greater status in the United States for having such a gift. There are 36 songs on this album and they are all good. His ""From Russia With Love"" vocal from the James Bond film is a classic."
+2,The Mennonite Hymnal,I collect old hymnals and lived in Mennonite country for a few years. 606 is the Mennonite Doxology. It's an awesome arrangement that is sung so beautifully a capella by the Mennonites. So glad to have my own copy of this!
+1,Tedious Reds under the beds stuff,"Mr Drury's earlier novels are well received (Advise and Consent, particularly). I won't be bothering to read any more after this rather tedious 'The Russian's are coming to get us' effort. We all know now how that turned out. I will say that is slightly more believable than 'Red Dawn', slightly."
+2,its nice,I was replacing my old cook book & I thought this was the same one but it isn't but it is a nice cook book.
+2,Best show you've never seen,"This is the last good show that MTV ever made. Unfortunately, they only lasted one season; by the time it aired, MTV's audience had become too stupid to keep this show afloat. Suffice to say that the show is excellent, and nonstop laughs. It is very clever, and I have purchased a copy for myself, and continue to purchase more, to give out as gifts for xmas and birthdays."
+2,So Sad...,"How could the powers that be not see the utter genius in this show? Leave it to Mtv to can something as great as this in favor of dreck like ""My Super Sweet Sixteen."" They should be ashamed of themselves (well, they should've been ashamed of themselves long before this, but that's besides the point).Abe Lincoln, Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, Ghandi & JFK (along with a host of others)... cloned... in high school...Very well-written... great voice casting (Will Forte, Nicole Sullivan, Michael McDonald)... a great show that didn't get a chance, thanks to a once great network that has gone down the pooper."
+2,Hilarious!,"So many clever references in this show. I love how each historical figure translated into a typical high school persona, but with a twist. It's when you spot cariactures of the ratpack or hear about JFK sleeping with ""Catherine-the-Not-So-Great"" that I get the giggles and end up watching another episode when I thought I could just watch one."
+2,Greatest animated show ever,This is the best animated series ever. I found it originally on Youtube and fell in love with it. I'm so pissed that it's cancelled. The show is a comedy blendin slapstick and paroding teen dramas. the cast itself is enough to make you laugh. the DVD is in great condition by it and maybe just maybe the show will come back.
+2,Amazing,"Loved this show eight years ago, still loving it now. It is very tongue in cheek, literally and figuratively. I can't decide if my favorite episode is ""Litter Kills"" or ""Makeover, Makeover, Makeover: The Makeover Episode."" They're both so awesome. Buy it, watch it, love it. It's amazing."
+2,"I was lost, and then with Emanuel, I was found...","This book saved my grade in Constitutional Law. A week before the final I was so confused and lost in the material and I was freaking out! I bought this book as a last hope at saving my grade, and not only did it save my grade, I got one of the best grades in the class!! This is the BEST supplement I have seen yet that explains and ties everything together. I would recommend it a thousand times over to all law students who need a little (or a lot) of help with Constitutional Law."
+1,Ultra-bad sound quality,"This is a classic film that, alas, has not aged well. Unlike the double-vinyl release of the same show, this DVD rendering sounds like it was recorded thorugh a telephone. The DVD is, in fact, an excellent document of historical stuffs, but it suffers as a source of entertainment. The sound is simply terrible (although dated, one would think better sound could be mixed in here). Purchase only if you are a die-hard Bowie fan (like myself). If you don't know Bowie, don't start here!"
+2,Bowie and Ronson - nothing more need be said!,"I have to chuckle at the perfectionists that diss this DVD because of the video quality. Folks, it was filmed in 1973! Nothing was as technically good then as it is now. And the style of filming IS dated, I agree. But take this for what it is - the ONLY film document of one of the major moments in rock history - Bowie performing with the original Spiders From Mars as his gender-bending Ziggy Stardust persona. Add the fact that it is maybe the only recorded document of Mick Ronson live, and what more could you want?! (OK, I'm a guitarist, and Ronson is one of my guitar heroes, and so I guess I am biased). But really - what an incredible performance! Bowie and Ronson - it just doesn't get much better than that..."
+2,Classic Bowie and Ronson,"This is one cool but dated video. It contains some of the only video of Mick Ronson, deceased, available. It also chronicles the Ziggy Stardust tour which was huge for Bowie in his cross dressing era. It's really good if you excuse the fact it was shot with less than top of the line gear. It still gives the vibe and I do recommend it to anyone who loves Bowie during this time. This is really some of his best work in a time when many people didn't know what to make of him.Get it, set back, and wonder."
+2,glam rock at it's best,"A great representation of the era of glam rock as created by Bowie. Overlighted, fuzzy images create an aura of the days of raw punk music whose power has endured long after it was created. The sound is pretty good considering the recording prowess of the seventies. A necessary addition to your video music catalog."
+1,I'm a hardcore early David Bowie fan BUT,"This concert film stinks! The camerawork is worse than clumsy--it looks like something a spastic with a Handicam would have done. And the sound quality is horrible. It must have been wonderful to be at Hammersmith Odeon when this concert was performed, but it sure didn't translate well onto film. Listen to the recordings and skip this disaster."
+2,Stardust Memories,"If you like all that pre-grunge grunge dressed up in outlandish costumes and enough make-up to cause Angela Bowie blush, you'll David and the Spiders ripping their way through their hits and a couple of covers including Mott the Hoople's ""All the Young Dudes"" and Lou Reed's ""White Light, White Heat.""Grungy and gaudy before either were cool!"
+1,"Don't Get Me Wrong, I Still Love Bowie","The fatal flaw of this video is not Bowie's performance (he is brilliant), but its inferior production quality. It appears to be a pathetically low-budget production, a pity considering that it was done by the same man, D.A. Pennebaker, who wonderfully documented Bob Dylan's 1965 British tour in ""Don't Look Back"" (1967). As it is, the sound quality of this Ziggy Stardust performance is quite poor, as if all the mics were positioned 250 yards away from the stage. Moreover, the camera work is at times annoyingly erratic and inappropriate. The whole production, strangely, reeks of amateurism. If this movie would have been made with, for example, the production quality of Led Zeppelin's ""The Song Remains the Same,"" it would be well worth watching. Unfortunately, the bizarre sight of Bowie himself in action is its only saving grace."
+1,Where in the world is the original mix?,"I have not seen nor heard the DVD release of this work but I have the VHS version. What a terrible injustice to the concert! I remember watching the concert on ""In Concert"" way back in the 70's. I even audio taped it on cassett, as it was aired on radio at the same time. No, the stupid echo effects were not on that version, Mick Ronson's guitar work (I miss that guy), was in front and smokin'! Who thought of mixing Ronson's ax just about out of the concert in the first place. To top it all off, Jeff Beck came out near the end of the show and played Jean Jeanie with the band An unbelivable walk on, just blew the roof off the place, you would never know it though since it is left off all video productions.Does anyone know when the REAL VERSION (What was released for the ""In Concert"" show on ABC) production would come out. It must be somewhere."
+2,A nice DVD,"I have this on both DVD and video and there isn't that much difference. DVD you can skip the guitar solos though and get back to David... or pause perfectly. If you do buy a DVD though, make sure you don't have the surround sound on. It sounds much much better when it's just flat together. Although this isn't a concert like you'd see today, it's still entertaining, definitely a classic. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders just go together. I've got friends that don't know Bowie, but do know Ziggy Stardust. This is a great band, wonderful character, wonderful songs, it all comes together despite the picture quality. You can definitely just put it on and watch it, or work on something and just listen to it. It is worth the buy, especially if you love David Bowie."
+1,disappointing,"One of the first DVDs I ordered and of those first few, the one I most looked forward to. But, after making all the adjustments I could think of I could not make the sound (or video for that matter) quality acceptable. As much as I adore David Bowie, I haven't even been able to watch this even once all the way through. I did notice that the favorable reviews were for the VHS version of this film. Too bad, such potential!"
+1,Agree with Maltin,"I am a Bowie fan and I found this unlistenable and almost unwatchable. Pennebaker obviously had a very low budget, and probably the film sat around for years before he pieced it together in a lame moment. I enjoyed seeing the different costume changes most..."
+1,You must be a Bowie fanatic to recomend this dvd...,"As a David Bowie fan of his earlier music, I was extremely disappointed by this ""presentation"". Poor music selection, terrible arrangements, sound quality befitting old 8mm home movies, and grainy picture. I believe this was shot with 2 hand held cameras focusing exclusively on Bowie, almost completely ignoring his band members. Do NOT waste your money on this dvd!!!"
+1,Ziggy stardust & the DVD from the rubbish bin,"I borrowed this DVD from my local library, I was taken a back with the quality of this DVD, it looks like a crap video that is a shambles, The audio is reasonable in 5.1 plus the Doco is just ok, but the concert must be the worst vision I have seen on a DVD, How can David Bowie be happy with this visual display of inferior quality?, I get cheesed off with having good AV gear to have to run this type of crap, and that's what it is, CRAP!! I have videos that come up 100% better, Why produce DVDs that dont qualify for this technology? it""s not the first and it won't be the last, DVD producers please don't bother putting visual crap out on DVD, your transfers are unworthy of modern technology, if the Masters don't scrub up for transfer forget it, although a lot of people cant see any difference, so be it."
+2,Camera work not 100% but great music all the same.,"I admit to the fact that the camera work is not ALL that wonderful. But you have to consider how difficult it is to film at a live concert in the dark. At some points, the camera does shake and it becomes hard to see Ziggy. However, the music ROCKS! And it is definitely worth buying! I watch it ALL THE TIME!"
+2,The Best Book In The World!!,"I have read over 100 books, but none as fabulous as this one. I know, I know, it's just a pony pals book! But this book had real meaning. I don't know why Angela or whoever is complaining about nothing bad ever happing to them, because that was exactly what happened in this book. The Pony Pals go away to a riding clinic. No one has ponies, the other girls are rude and the owner is snobby. Her daughter is secretive and always upset. Then the pony pals find out that Shelly (the lady's daughter) once owned a pony, but everyone always pressured her to trade her pony for a horse and go to lots of shows. Then the pony died and no one was upset but her. Angry with everyone, she decides not to ride again. Can the pony pals help her and her mother? Read the book and find out!! This book was very touching and helped me realize that ponies are just as good as horses, if not better."
+2,My nephews love them!,"I purchased 2 of them for my nephews so that they don't fight with one another. My only complain is the flashlight, very poor quality. The light keeps going off and on, even with a new battery. I think it's a connection problem. Aside from that... my nephews love them."
+2,"More plastic toys, but they'll have fun...","My 4 yr old is really into hunting so this is perfect for him right now. Yeah, it's more plastic that will eventually break and the binoculars arent anything great but he doesnt know that. I think it will get lots of use especially from his own imagination. Cant beat that!"
+1,pretty but delicate,"this is a really pretty ring, but, since it is ""rolling"" type ring, the gems fall out quite easily. Also, there are two gold bands, and one silver band, instead of three different colored bands (gold, rose and silver, etc), which would have made more sense. The two gold, one silver just looks odd. I got a lot of compliments the first few days I had the ring, but after that the gems fell out, so, I don't wear it at all."
+2,Mystical truth accessible to everyone!,"What an awesome book! Author Hilary Hart offers intimate and really moving encounters with eight contemporary and mostly hidden mystics from different backgrounds, like Buddhism, and Sufism. It was amazing to read the ways so many different people can come to experience the divine.What sets this apart from so many spiritual books is it brings divinity down to earth wihtout losing the divinity!And finally, a spiritual writer who finds a way to be honest and real, herself. Not an ounce of pretension!!!"
+2,Great dada from the Bonzos!,"Having heard most of the Bonzos' catalog (or catalogue, if you're in the UK), off of assorted collections and the Cornology boxed set, I leaped at the chance to own the original CD's (and this was the last one I purchased), because of the bonus tracks. As always, Neil Innes provides sharp and witty banter recounting the history of how the Bonzo tracks came into existence, and the music never fails to delight, especially 'The Craig Torso Show' where I would have nearly fell about laughing if I wouldn't have been in the car ('Craig Torso smells wonderfuuuuuuul'). Minus one star for again mis-labelling Sidney Nicholls (aka Big Sid, the guy playing banjo in the numbered group shot) as Vernon Dudley Bohay Nowell."
+1,Beware,"I cannot rate this item since I cannot load it, it will NOT run on Windows XP, you must have Windows 95 which makes it pretty much obsolete. It does not say this clearly in the product description"
+2,An Excellent Gift,"I was given this book as a Christmas gift by a very good friend. She is American, I'm a Scot and, at first, I wondered why she was sending me a book called Inheriting Scotland. Then it dawned on me, my friend was one of the authors of the series of interconnected stories which make up this book.On boxing day I sat down and read the book and I can say - and this from one who is steeped in Scottish folklore - that I enjoyed it immensely. All of the different authors jell together so well that the tale seems seamless. Of course I enjoyed Janet's contribution, but also I thought that that 'The Inheritance' episodes were very well done, and held the book together, and I also very much enjoyed 'The Corbie's Nest' and 'The Luck of the Sixpence'.I thoroughly recommend this book to all readers with a love of Scotland, and a bit of mystery, intrigue and romance."
+1,Not as expected,Don't be fooled by the title this book has nothing to do with the Stock Market. It is about how to add merchandise to a store. If your intersted in the stock market stay away from this one.
+1,Color is not expresso!,We ordered the expresso - but the color is quite different. The lighter shade is greenish grey! and the darker in almost black. Will do better in a black/grey scheme rather than expresso scheme. - So upsetting!
+2,Beautiful music,"Christopher Young is an amazing composer and performer. If I had not seen the movie, I would never have heard his compositions. This album would be loved by anyone who is moved by Celtic music. Beautiful!"
+2,The Shipping News,"I enjoyed the movie so much and loved the sound track, which I have really enjoyed and would recommend it to everyone who enjoys music with a Celtic sound."
+2,love this movie!,"This is a great movie with an excellent cast and a beautiful score. I watch it over and over! Some of the scenes are a little bit gruesome, but they are somewhat necessary for the story."
+2,Great performance!,"This is a great performance by the one and only Babatunde Olatunji! If you are familiar with his music, you are probably a fan. Many of his well known tunes are performed live on this DVD. I gave it four stars instead of five due to the fact that there seems to be a manufacturing defect on many copies of this disc. I ordered it three times from two different sellers and each time I had to return it due to a disc defect."
+1,Adds very little to the online docu,"This book adds very little to the online documentation provided by the tomcat team and seems to be published in a hurry just to be the first tomcat book in place. E.g. on p.103 at the end of chapter 5 you can read: ""In the next chapter, we cover securing a Web application using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)."" Well, there is no such chapter in the whole book. The same at the end of chapter 12, where Goodwill promises a Chapter on integrating the XML Apache Soap project into Tomcat. Again, no such Chapter.Covering the basics, the book does a good job, but as said, the provided ducumentation does it as well."
+1,Falls far short of expectations.,"The author in the preface says that he expects this book to be a complete reference for Tomcat. I would say that it falls far short of the objective.I had expected a meaningful look at Tomcat. Most of the information presented is already available with the standard Tomcat distribution. There is no attempt to go beyond the surface. It seems the author was in a rush to get a book published, rather than spend time providing some insight into Tomcat.There is no proper introduction to the terms or concepts related to Tomcat. I don't expect an introduction to servlets or JSP. All I ask for is clear concise definitions of the various Tomcat components and a breakdown of the config files.If you are intrested in finding more about Tomcat stick to looking for the information online. It will be time well spent."
+1,Save your money.,Talk about being disappointed! This book took a very superficial approach to some very basic concepts and the result is a book that might be useful if you are brand new to deploying servlet-based Web applications but useless if you want to learn about the nuts and bolts. I bought it to make sure that I'd know how to correctly configure Tomcat in a production environment but this book added very little to what I'd already learned from reading the documentation.
+1,This book could have been something special...,"It's a shame this book was so poorly written, and misleading in its title. The Java/Tomcat community has been struggling for some time with Tomcat, trying desperately to gain some sort of useful insight from the horrid online documentation. Then along comes this long-awaited manual that could have easily saved the day for thousands of sysadmins.Problem is, this book provides next to no useful information on the integration of Apache and Tomcat. It's bad enough that this information comes at nearly the end of the book. What's worse, the integration chapter is only a few pages long, and goes no further (in fact, doesn't even go as far) as the documentation that's provided online.This book is a huge disappointment - you are far better served by picking up a good O'Reilly book on servlets/JSP/etc. and figuring out the Tomcat installation/webapp deployment issues on your own."
+1,Good only for the beginners.,"This book is good only for the beginner. It scratches onlythe surface for most of the topics. At times, I thought itwas a work in progress, and for some reason, the author wasin a hurry to get the book published. The diagrams are awfulis many places. The total content of this book could be easilysqueezed into less than 70 pages.Most of the stuff explained here is easily available in theform of articles written for OnJava.com by the author himself."
+2,Scott,While this book does not dive into the details as some other reviewers have pointed out it does provide concise and easy to read chapters. I bought it specifically for the chapters on integrating with Apache and Struts. I found both chapters excellent not to detailed views of how each worked and what I needed to do to use it.This book will not hold your hand but is an excellent guide along the way.
+1,forget it for linux,"The book seems to give a detatiled example of how to install on a windows platform, but who care's, I want to install it on Linux! There is no detail to get you off the ground."
+1,Stick with the on-line docs,Does little more then scratch the surface in most areas.Would only be of any use for the novice.Ken
+1,All this information is online.,"This was the only Tomcat book available at the time I was looking, so I decided to pick it up to enhance my knowledge. However, almost all the information I found in it was available, sometimes verbatim, online."
+1,"this should be titled ""An introduction to Jakarta projects""","If you are new to JSP/servlet development or want to know more about Struct or Log4J, this might be what you need. But for those who wanted to get in depth detail on Tomcat, forget it."
+2,Best book on the subject,"(...) this is by far the best book on Jakarta-Tomcat. I learned more in the few hours spent reading this book, then I did in the days(weeks?) spent reading existing documentation and newsgroups. The book covers all of the newest features, and provides practical examples. All in all, a very useful resource."
+1,Not nearly enough detail,"It seems as if the author tried to get the book out the door as quickly as possible. If you are totally new to Tomcat, then you can read the book, but there is not much substance at all for anyone trying to actually implement Tomcat."
+2,Great Text.,Finally a text that goes beyond the high school like documentation packaged with Tomcat. I found everything I needed. I especially found value in the Chapters on deploying other Jakarta technologies into the Tomcat container.Great text.
+1,Good lord! one of the WORST books out there!,"I've read a quite a few technical books and by far, this one tops the list as being THE worst book I've ever read. Too much information missing, makes many assumptions that you know what you're doing. (If I knew what I was doing with Tomcat, why would I need the book?) Unbelievable. HORRIBLE is a word that comes to mind (among many others that would be ""bleeped"" off of here.)"
+1,Worthless,"I bought this book when it was first printed hoping for some insight into how Tomcat worked, design decisions, architecture etc. etc.What I got was nothing more than a rehash of the online documentation.A complete waste of money then and utterly worthless now. If you have a copy hang it on a nail."
+1,Incomplete and not thourough,"This book is very, very superficial. Only a small part of the configuration of Tomcat is covered. Plus, it is certainly outdated today."
+2,"Great Book, Especially the Apache SOAP Integration","I really got a lot out of this book. It covers many of the more useful Tomcat subjects. There is a focus on the use of Tomcat as it relates to the developer, but that is what I am so it was perfect for me.One of the more useful chapters was the chapter covering Tomcat and the Apache SOAP project.Great Book James."
+1,too expensive,The price for these 22 packets was several times more expensive than buying it in the 4 count package in a grocery store. The only reason I agreed to it was because the store had stopped carrying the item (but is now)
+2,"Great product, worth the nasty taste","It took me a while to get used to the flavor: very bitter. I put it in a little bit of water then wash it down with a whole lot of water, every evening. I notice a huge difference in my sleep, among other things. I highly recommend it!"
+1,Cinematic satire is dead,"Tom Lehrer once said that political satire died the day Henry Kissinger was given the Nobel Peace Prize. Thus it is with cinematic satire as this film won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. There is no story of any worth here. It adds nothing to our understanding of the human condition (which other reviewers seem to imply is where its value lies) per se, it is merely a series of sketches in search of a coherent theme which fails qua entertainment. McKellan and Redgrave do their best, but with such prosaic material to work off they cannot save a very boring film whose raison d'etre escapes the ever increasing somnolent viewer. That it won an Oscar for the screenplay says far more about the Academy's often appalling decisions than anything else. Perhaps, like the American Presidency, lobby money can buy anything."
+1,"Yes, this is a lame=weird movie","1. one may try to impress others by talking up this artsy fartsy movie, but the intellectually honest will realize that this movie is just... lame.2. the acting is stilted and so unrealistic and of course--> the storyline is just bizarre. but of course, the self-indulgent and narcissistic love unusual storylines so as to fool the general public.3. at the end of the day, dismiss the high brow critics and realize this movie for what it is--> an odd / bizarre movie with surprisingly lame acting."
+1,"God, This Movie's A Monster!","Yawn, yawn, yawn! I was forced to sit this this pile of crap. Who cares about an ageing homosexual who lusts after his hunky, straight gardener? I didn't care about the characters, and found them to be extremely annoying....especially Redgrave. What was she trying to mumble all the way through the film....who really cares? What a waste of two hours. Academy Award nominations? PLEEEEEEEASE! For what? If you run out of sleeping tablets one night, hire this sleep-inducing movie."
+1,ridiculously overrated campy trash,"Only actor worth a hoot in this thing was B. Fraser -- McKellen and Redgrave's performances were pitiful. Redgrave acted like she was a skit character on SNL; I've seen McKellen's effeminate, snobby British character a zillion times. If you want to be bored out of your gourd, watch this claptrap."
+1,YYYYAAAAWWWWNNNN,"What in the hell was this???? I rented this mostly because of Brenden Fraser and based on the few reviews I read. I guess I should have read more of them, and I'm glad I'm not the only one who found this movie a total bore.I was hoping it would get better, maybe a surprise scene in the middle or the end of the movie but it never happened!That's two hours of my life that I'll never get back."
+1,"Bad, bad, boring, bad","I couldn't believe how bad this movie was. I was ready and willing to be proven wrong about my negative impression of Brendan Fraser's acting ability, based on what others had said of this film, but ended up with further confirmation that he is a lousy actor. I ordinarily like movies that are slow moving and antithetical to shoot-em-up blockbusters, but this picture C...R...A...W...L...E...D..., and suffered from dry dialogue, to boot. On top of everything else, this film was predictable, and I continued watching only to see if a fantastic surprise ending would redeem it. No dice- the end certainly did not justify the tedious means.In addition to a badly written script and substandard acting, the actors' accents seemed overdone (too theatric) and fake. It was a real drag to watch this movie."
+1,Yuck!,"I never would have bought this except that I lost the copy I naively borrowed from the library, and I needed a replacement copy. I tried twice to watch it, and both times quit in disgust."
+1,Waste of Money,"It was a waste of money. In my opinion, it was just shy of being labeled a porno film."
+2,GET THE DVD BY ALL MEANS,The DVD has one of the best director's and actor's comments I have ever seen on a DVD.McLellan's performance is beyond positive description (did I spell his name right?).
+2,Stunning and brilliant,"I must echo some sentiments in saying that Ian McKellen was robbed of the Oscar by a hyperactive goof. He broke my heart in his portrayal of James Whale, and not in an emotionally manipulative way. Brendan Fraser was incredible as always, and Lynn Redgrave cracked me up. This movie was ingenious, and if you liked it, definitely read ""Father of Frankenstein."""
+2,"Tender, wonderful movie","I can't go on & on in quadruple paragraphs like some reviewers do, but I can say that this movie touched me & brought tears to my eyes several times. Ian McKellan is just wonderful. The scene where he talks about the loss of his friend in WWI is so moving. The ending is bittersweet...you felt that the Brendan Fraser character would never know such a friendship again."
+2,An intense and powerful Drama!,"I purchased this movie because I am a huge Brendan Fraser fan, but the movie is so moving that I somewhat forgot that Brendan was in it and became so captivated in the story, that I ended up watching it again a second time. It is wonderfully acted! I think it's Brendan's best work ever and Ian Mckellen is outstanding in this movie. For anyone looking for a movie that will move you and having you wanting friends and family to see it, this one will. It's such a powerful drama. One that I will watch over and over. I'm glad to have it in my Collection."
+2,Ian McKellen shines hauntingly.....,"What a movie. I was so tremendously moved by the characters, both haunted by their past, tortured by the present and yet still eager to experience, learn and enjoy life..... an affirmation for living a life that's full and making your mental baggage work for you. Loved it !"
+2,Ian MacKellan was robbed at the Oscars!,"He gives a TERRIFIC performance as faded movie director James Whale (directed ""Frankenstein,"" ""Bride of Frankenstein"" and the 1936 ""Showboat"", among others) - droll, witty, effeminate, intelligent. Instead of being turned off by his penchant for young boys, you felt sorry for him. Sir Ian was more worthy of the Best Actor Oscar than Benigni. Also excellent work by Lynne Redgrave and even Brendan Fraser. I would recommend this video to anyone!"
+2,Good Movie,"Good movie, especially if you enjoy the old Universal horror movies. Knew little about ""Frankenstein"" director James Whale, but movie gives much insight."
+2,Hollywood Queens and then some,"A hollywood over the hill Gay Blade,with few flicks to his producer credits except (The Bride of Frankenstein) focuses in on a handsome man gardener, exit gardening, enter modeling (with clothes on)up the ladder to modeling (with clothes off)Advances spurred and rejected, queen to swimming pool, face down.Acting and filming fairly well done. Academy award quality-definity not. Interesting story ? Well its different ?"
+1,Why?,"I often Buy having not seen a movie, especially when the reviews are glowing. Thankfully, I rented this first. I just don't see what was so special about this movie that was not family friendly, boring and drifted. My tastes go more for the movie that i can watch with my large family. This one doesn't qualify.Moreover, I don't see any of the usual devises that make you sit back and say, ""wow, well written"". I only rented this because of the academy award. I don't agree that it should have gotten the award over some of its worthy competitors.Rent it first as I did, maybe you'll agree with the professional reviews."
+1,"Boring,,,",Mckellen does such a poor job in this movie..ofcourse it is easy to act gay when you are in real life..Brendan Fraser is the only decent actor in the entire movie and to think that he was in Encino Man...
+1,A gay old man chasing a straight young man. That's it.,"First, forget anything about ""Frankenstein."" This movie is nothing more than a story of a gay old man chasing a straight young man. And it dragged on and on...If this movie had been about a straight man chasing a younger woman, it would have been reviewed as garbage.I agree totally with the review titled ""God, This Movie's A Monster!""For what it's worth, the cinematography was good."
+2,"Tender, Beautiful, and crack-me-up funny!!","This is a great movie. All at once, I saw that, yes, Brendan Fraser does deserve to be in a movie with McKellan and Redgrave. This movie is tender, beautiful, and crack-me-up funny--all at the same time. The photography is excellent. Script--wonderful. SEE THIS MOVIE!!!"
+2,"Great Character Study, Fascinating and Expertly Acted!","This movie has a great script and wonderful acting by all the cast, I was surprised that Brendan Fraser did a good job with his role. If you know something about James Whale or liked his movies then it will prove more interesting. The movie starts out a bit slow but then grabs you and doesn't let go until the end, but fascinating throughout. I was surprised that the gay subject-matter did not make me feel uncomfortable (as with other similarly-themed movies). Expert performances by Ian McKellen and Lynn Redgrave make this all the more rewarding. See this movie. From a scale of 1-10 I give this movie an 8!"
+1,"I know I was supposed to be impressed, but....","This movie just didn't grab me, at any point. I am usually a tremendous fan of McKellan's work, and like Fraser's style. However, neither really clinched it in this film. The scene stealer in this blasé film has to be Redgrave, playing McKellan's Hungarian housekeeper. The film covers the recollections of the director of the original Frankenstein film. McKellen finds a confidante in Fraser, the yard/pool boy. While the recollections could have been riveting, somehow the delivery is flat, and you find yourself saying ""who cares?"" most of the time, without forming any affinity for either character's plight. Yes, McKellen is an openly gay actor, and yes, Fraser does a bit of a nude scene, but that's no reason to run out and buy this film. Rent it on a slow Saturday afternoon. It's watchable, but you won't want to re-watch it."
+2,"A truly poignant, touching film","This is a fabulous movie adapted from a wonderful book. Both are worth purchasing. The novel is called ""Father of Frankenstein,"" by Christopher Bram. I read (and loved) the book before seeing the movie, and initially, I was hesitant to see the film version at all. So many film adaptations of great books excise the heart and soul of the original. But I was convinced to see the movie and was very pleasantly surprised. It is subtle, touching, and poignant. To sum it up: this movie is simply well written, well directed, well made, and especially well acted. Do yourself a favor and see this movie -- it is truly touching. But first, read the book. Both will impress you."
+2,More than perfect,"This movie is a masterpiece. IMHO, it is flawless in every aspect. Words cannot describe how wonderful these actors are. Ian McKellen has definitely dominated the show. He is like a beautiful centerpiece that is made of diamond. I couldn't move my eyes away from him. And Brendan Fraser is equally good; his strength is not a bit weaker than his counterpart. That is admirable. Finally, Lynn Redgrave, she has shone through the whole movie. She's perfect. The story telling is magically, the director, the screenwriter, the musician; the whole production team has done an incredible work to bring this tragedy story to live. These people are brilliant; they know their stuff; they know life; there is no doubt about that. What amazes me is that they also have a loving heart and that makes this movie extra special."
+2,A Wonderful Synergy of Pure Talent,"This film is as poignant now as it was when I first saw it in '99, and am very glad to own it on DVD as one of my favourites. The settings, costume styles, and score make it worth seeing second from the brilliant script and performances by such great actors as Sir Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, and sadly missed Lynn Redgrave (RIP). This is a truly correct blend of talent that is reminiscent of another film released that year, ""The Talented Mr. Ripley"", as well as many of the classics. Great art makes me cry, as this film's end did in '99, and still does today. If you are interested in classic films, and high intellectual art, this DVD is for you. I should like to have it on Blu-ray."
+2,good,"I have to say the movie was much better then I expected it to be..I really enjoyed the ending and the meaning behind him befriending a ""strong type "" guy...get this movie..u wont be disappointed!!"
+2,Kevin Bacon,"As usual, Kevin Bacon does a great job playing someone who is not such a nice guy yet he manages to give his character some humanity. You can tell he researched his character's profession.Brad Renfroe does a good job too and it's so sad that his life was cut short by his life choices. He was a promising actor.The story itself was entertaining enough. I didn't get the boy's attraction to Callista Flockhart's character. She plays it pretty drab inside and out."
+1,"Boring, boring, boring!","Perhaps I'm just reacting to how old this is, but I found it to be boring. Yet I've watch others made in that time and they are still enjoyable and very interesting. I couldn't get into this one at all and felt that I was about three or four steps ahead of the plot all the way along."
+2,Brad Renfro films are always good.,"I missed this title when it was in theaters. I have learned to appreciate Brad Renfro. Too bad, like Charlie Sheen, he was hooked on drugs but at a younger age."
+1,No details = NO sale!,"First of all, I highly recommend people be very careful ordering a movie with no reviews and/or no details about the release. This movie The Whistler is NOT even a full length feature film. It is a very short 60 minute movie that someone made for next to nothing over one weekend. Also Amazon should have noted this DVD is not a regular DVD release but a DVD-R cheaply made movie. In all honesty this release is something I would see in a local store for $1 and I would not even give it a thought. Absolute junk and I feel ripped off. Shame on Amazon for selling this trash...."
+1,POOR SUPPORT,"I purchased this game and it would not work. I contacted the manufacturer(Oxygen) and they asked to send them a diagnostc. I sent this information and never received a response(it has been one week). I contacted them at least ten times, I also called them and left a message without a reply.Subsequenty I learned from my computer manufacturer that this game requires a T & L accelerator card which is not included in laptops and the game will not work on laptop. This information could easily have been suplied by them instead of ignoring my request for support.I will never know if this game is any good or if it will work and I am stuck with it.Buyer Beware!In addition I would like to add that the phone support did eventually get back to me several days later and they tried to assist me but unfortunately the game is not designed for the current laptop but I never received a reply from the on line support"
+1,Not Thrilled,I was disappointed with the amount of ON SCREEN displays there were and found it too distracting to even play. After you hit the ball there is a streak that follows the ball. I found this annoying. I ended up taking it off my computer and found a different game that I like MUCH better. I'm glad I didn't pay a whole lot for this. It was disappointing.
+2,Perfect For Rainy Day Golfing,"As a person who frequents the golf course on a weekly basis, I can confidently say that this game may give real golf a run for its money. This game is a wonderful simulation of real life golf. The graphics and control settings are by far more realistic than any other simulated golf game out there. Unlike many other virtual golf game, Prostroke provides players with the ability to simulate the skills needed when playing a real golf game. I found myself angling my body as well as the club. I was even perfecting my footwork for the perfect shot. The game was great. I would recommend it for anyone who doesn't always have time to run down to the golf course or just simply feels like hitting a few rounds from the comfort of their own home."
+1,don't buy it,it has some nice features and it's too bad that you can't see them. everything is black. the grass is black. the bunkers are black. I can't see anything.
+1,don't bother,"As opposed to the listing and photo, this product has no provisions for headrests.There are no seatbelt slots. You can cut them in, but you can do that on a flat piece of cloth too. In fact this is actually not much more than a flat piece of cloth. Save the $$ and use an old blanket."
+1,Disappointed,I should have listened to the first reviewer. It truly was nothing more than a blanket- with no provisions for seat belts or headrests. You could cut them in yourself but you can do that with a blanket and probably have a much easier time of it (cutting into this material and not having it fray would be near impossible). Can't believe it is being sold as a bench seat cover. I sent it back and got the Elegant brand instead from a local parts store. Elegant had the provisions for the seat belts and the head rests. So much happier with that purchase.
+1,I did not receive the item,I did not receive this item. I filed the claim but I did not hear from the seller at all.
+1,quite bad,"I did not like this book at all - the author promises to tell all the secret truth about Caruso (the stuff that has never been told before, you know...) - in the end he just tells what everybody already knew, only that he criticizes as much as he can - without any foundation just to reveal the promissed secret. If you're looking for a good book about Caruso take ""My father and my family"" in the unabridged version by Caruso jr. (the best ever written about Caruso) or the book by Michael Scott."
+2,"Sturdy, nice looking","I've had this outside my kitchen door for a couple of months. It's great at cleaning shoes (I do a lot of gardening and yard work), it's holding up well, and the rubber base is very solid."
+1,HORRIBLE,"I would acttualy give it 0 stars. This book accuses the ming and Qing Emperors as horrible rulers and doesnt mention much about the manchus. it also criticies to much about the Qing Dynasty. Also, the information is OUTDATED/ along woith many words. DO NOT BUY THIS BOKK! DONNT EVEN LOOK AT IT!"
+2,Realistic Tree,This Xmas tree is a very lifelike and realistic tree and is just what we wanted for our living room! The lights on it are beautiful and the pine cones are a great added effect. Can't wait to put the presents underneath!
+2,"Christmas Tree, artificial","The GKI/ Bethlehem Ligh Glacier Christmas Tree is the first artificial tree that looks real and fools most of my guests. We saw the same tree at a well known hardware store for double the price. The tree is easy to assemble and even comes with a DVD that explains how to put tree together. The tree comes adorned with pinecones and snow frosted tips. It looks just like the trees we cut near Placerville, CA. It is our first artificial tree and we love it!"
+2,Great item but very tight fit,"This item was perfect to replace my old worn out pad, only bit is its a very tight fit (no complaints to that as it means it won't move or fall off) but have a screwdriver within reach to help get that final corner on to the brake pedal."
+1,Trading one bad habit for another,"Crystal Phillips gained sooo much self-esteem she had a long term affair with my spouse, which led to years of tension in my family(didn't know why at the time)...WOW Crystal...I can think of a few titles for your next book. I even remember our chance meeting....it's a small world after all!"
+2,This is actually better than the Live From New Haven DVD! 13 extra minutes.,"I have the Live From New Haven DVD and wasn't very impressed with the audio and picture quality. This VHS has a better picture quality and it sounded better. Not only that but it had back stage footage AND Pat Benatar performing ""Little Paradise"" as the last encore which wasn't shown on the Live From New Haven DVD/ or that 1998 VHS release. Also included was the video Love Is A Battlefield as it was a quick promo for the upcoming LP Live From Earth. I cannot find anywhere where she sings Little Paradise Live so I feel like the lucky few now!"
+1,"The voice of the lord: a sermon preached in christ church, georgeton dc","It was unreadable, your could not read any page. However, Amazon refunded my money. Amazon is an amazing company, I buy all my books from Amazon."
+2,Bullet Proof your relationship and build attraction at the same time!,"Are you a single or married guy, trying to figure out how to deal with your girlfriends'/wives' mood swings? Then I have a book for you, its called ""How To Be A 3% Man, Winning The Heart Of The Woman Of Your Dreams"" It's the best book Ive ever read, dealing in relationships, from the masculine point of view. The first time you view this book, read it and highlight it when necessary. The second time you read it, have your computer on and create rules for yourself when dealing with women, in a romantic capacity. I know why, several of my most important relationship failed; the only difference is, now I have the rules to make the relationship last and to increase the level of attraction between us!"
+1,"Padding, Padding, Padding",I have no idea whether this book has anything of worth to offer because all I found was worthless padding.There was so much padding I had to stop reading a third of the way through.Way overpriced!
+2,Just great!,"I've read few dating books from Amazon so far, but this one is just brilliant. Author will show you the most common mistakes guys do when dating with women. It really makes dating simple and fun. Thanks Corey!"
+2,Just imagine the possibilities,"Imagine your life with the woman you always wanted. Imagine truly and deeply loving the person you are with and she loving you back. Imagine waking up next to an angel. Imagine being grateful for finally being with the woman you dreamed of ever since you can remember but never seemed to be able to get. Imagine finally smiling and taking a deep breath full of happiness. Well, this book can literally change your life from merely imagining to actually making it happen. This book is easy to read and it has hundreds of proven and effective strategies and ideas that will work every single time. When the student is ready the teacher appears. When you're ready for the woman of your dreams this book will be your teacher on to not only how to find and approach her but also on how to have her fall in love with you for ever."
+2,Babe: Enough said.,"One of the best baseball legend biographies I've read. It moved quickly, but thoroughly...a very enjoyable read. Although the term ""page-turner"" is cliché, that's what this is."
+2,Excellent Biography,"An engrossing, informative biography of baseball's greatest player. Some biographers make the mistake of rattling off facts and statistics, as if to impress you with how much research they've done. Creamer wisely focuses on the story, including descriptions of important games that make you feel like you're on the field with the Babe. Comments by Ruth's contemporaries add to the realism. ""Babe"" gets off to a slow start--a chapter dealing with Creamer's feelings about writing the book, and more details about Ruth's childhood than you probably want to know. But once Ruth starts playing baseball, the book grabs you and won't let go. One caveat: the discussion of Ruth's womanizing, while necessary and not extensive, makes this book inappropriate for young readers. If you like baseball and want to learn more about Babe Ruth, this is the book to get."
+2,Still The Best,"Originally published in 1974, Creamer's book was the first ""serious"" biography of Ruth and remains the standard work on the subject. The first few chapters are a bit slow as the author painstakingly chips away at decades of apocrypha and rumor to reconcile the many conflicting accounts of the Babe's youth. The pace picks up once Ruth reaches the big leagues and really takes off after he's sold to the Yankees. Creamer is frank about the Babe's ravenous appetites and the effect these had on those around him, notably his first wife. Ultimately, Ruth comes off as a jovial, well-meaning but rather selfish man who was fun to be around but not someone you'd want to depend on.This Kindle edition has a hyperlinked table of contents and index but contains no photographs save the cover."
+2,Babe: The Legend Comes To Life,"As author of the yet to be published ""Babe Ruth: The Man Behind The Legend,"" I have read every book I can find on the subject of Babe Ruth. The more I read, the more I appreciate Creamer's exhaustive account of Ruth's playing career. This one is, by far, the best of all and I keep it with me at all times when I am in need of reference material. It is the most thorough and comprehensive. It is easy to see why this book has endured the test of time - an amazing 33 years in print. Thank you, Robert Creamer, for your truly wonderful contribution, and may you enjoy many more years in print! Sincerely, Rebecca Rau"
+2,Babe Ruth learned,"As being a Generation X-er, I always heard stories of Babe Ruth being the best slugger and his 714 home runs. I did not really know to much about him, even being a big American League baseball fan.It is amazing to read some of the stories how he was difficult, may not have said things the way he should have, and how he was not always a good player, well little mistakes. But then on the other hand, how he was kind of like a big kid.The author I feel did an excellent job in writing this book from beginning to end. At some points he might not have the whole story for earlier years, but he did use newspapers, ect for play by play of some of the games.It is interesting to learn about how he interacted with other players and owners. It is kind of sad how his later years ended up and I believe more modern players are taken care of a little more in their later years.So much info in this book and well written. I learned a lot and highly recommend this book.Mike"
+2,Still the Sultan,"I really enjoyed this book. It gave me a behind the scenes look at the greatest baseball player of all time. Not only did I enjoy the baseball stories, but I also found the stories about the unique personality of ths man very amusing."
+2,Good Foundation,"I found this book to be packed with great information and recommend it to be added to any PHA library. It not only gives good basic knowledge, but also includes study and research paths which lead into further light and understanding of our craft in modern aspects.""Black Square and Compass"" also shows the correlation and significance of PHA in association with modern black history. For example accomplishments of the Buffalo Soldiers and the network of the Underground Railroad."
+2,Very Nice Watch for exceptional price,"Purchased this watch to wear to a semi-formal party to coordinate with my white gold and diamond accessories. Perfect blend. I love all of the Eco-Drive watches becauses they recharge. I normally wear an 8 inch bracelet and this watch was a perfect fit. I would have preferred a wider watch, but this gives a very dainty look, especially nice for semi-formal wear. Great Price! Arrived on time."
+2,worked perfectly!,"After my son broke the mirror on our sporttrac by clipping another mirror on a narrow street, I ordered this replacement part for a fraction of what the dealer quoted me for fixing the mirror. Found a video on youtube on how to remove the door panel and within about 10-15 minutes I had the new mirror installed and working perfectly."
+1,Not the best I have,"I am a little disappointed in the quality of the stainless on this product. I have an older 1 oz. version of this and it is really nice. The stainless looks like it is about to get rusty at any time if I don't dry it immediately and thoroughly after every use. Compared to my little one, the shine factor is just not even there. I regret not buying one of these about 15 years ago when I got my small one."
+1,very poor quality,"This item is on sale, for a reason. It is not any better than the original one that came with the speaker. Very thin wires. Very dissapointing. I had to go to best buy and spend $35 to get some better wires."
+2,"Great Price, Great Product",Love these and easy to use. You really can not put it though twice though if you mess up. I have only used it on a laser printer because that's what it says it's for. Awesome price so I don't wince too much when I mess up. I'll only buy these from now on.
+2,Office Max wants $40 for this,"It works on my laser printer. Only after receiving the product did I realize there is another type of film made by the same company, specifically for laser printers. This is technically for copiers (same premise, I know)."
+1,for laser printers only,"This product is for laser printers only.You cannot put one of these transparencies into your home printer / injet printer, it will not print.The ink will bubble up.I sent back my order and still have not yet received my refund."
+2,Great little known tips,"I am an avid gardener who has accumulated many books on the subject. I thought to myself, why do I need one more? I originally took this book out from my local library and enjoyed it so much I wanted to buy it to have it for permanent reference. It covers everything from soil (how and when to test), to all types of plants (flowers, herbs, shrubs,etc). The illustrations are many and help visually guide the reader with steps for things like pruning, staking, composting, etc. The tips are simple and are environmentally friendly. Two things that are important to me. I'd highly recommend this book whether you have one book on gardening or 100."
+2,Good service,I was pleased with the condition of the book and the speed with which I received it. Thanks.
+2,Great photographs.,"Ok I'm a little biased on this book, since there is a hundred year old picture of my house in it. But I really loved the old pictures. The whole series of city history books published by this company are very interesting, specially if you live or own a home in the cities."
+2,Fantastic show,My husband and I have come to love this show. It is very appropriate for children too. It is so funny and the story line is really well put together. I highly highly recommend.
+2,The Review,"Kenichi is definitely worth buying. It's full of humor and action, and who doesn't think that a guying being shown up by a female martial artist is funny."
+1,Blah......,What a bunch of adolescents. All pretty self-serving. And dissappointing. I don't think friendship is too awfully deep when you screw around with your best friend's husband. Kind of a book about 30 year olds not wanting to grow up - forget the fact that their dear friend has died. And talk about a suffocating mother....YIKES! This book is mediocre at best.
+1,Great Beginning--Disappointing in Total,"I loved the first chapter of ""Surrender.."" and then the author killed off the most interesting character... But even worse, there are huge psychological flaws here... Flat characters.. Unrealistic portrait of a mother's grief .. and an ending that is so out of touch with the mother's reality.. It's just too light and doesn't , as so many books seem not to, deliver on its initial promise... Yet, on the positive side, the scenes are vivid, memorable and ditto some of the characters.. But that beginning was SO promising.. that the rest drops you into sadness.. not about the death portrayed but about the value of a great story that doesn't begin to meet its promise."
+1,This wallows in lameness!,"The title of the review says it all. The characters are shallow and the situation is contrived. Reading the entire book was painful, and I would not have continued reading it if it wasn't a book club selection. Save your money and your time. Don't bother reading this book!"
+2,We aren't in Kansas anymore,"I enjoyed ""Surrender Dorothy"" very much. However, I would have loved to have know Sarah more before her accident. Her character was not fully developed. I liked her best male friend the best. I found the other characters self-absorbed and often annoying. The overall plot was interesting and often heart-wrenching. The author really made you think about your own mortality and how we can touch and be touched by others people's lives...and the affect we have on each other. Ms. Woltzer shows great insight into the human heart. ""Surrender Dorothy"" was a very quick read."
+1,Surrender this one,"After plodding through a few chapters of these boring characters, I surrendered the book to the stack waiting to go back to the library."
+2,Absorbing and Felt Real,"This absorbing story felt real as I went along, reading it pretty quickly over the course of a few nights. Meg Wolitzer's writing is all-American, a reflection of life here and now. I love it. She's just deep enough to be very interesting, and literary enough to pull you along, but in this book, every word counts. If only every women's author these days was so spare and so talented! It was such a relief to pick up this meaty but relatively short book - 240 pages - after having to plow through big, fat, 500-page, comment-on-every-color-and-nuance-of-thought ""women's literature"" books for my book club!"
+1,"Boring,Boring,Boring,,,","How an author can create such great characters while writing a novel free from compelling circumstances is surprising. Ho hum, I can't believe she's dead, let's pour ourself another drink. I can't believe her mother showed up, ho-hum let's pour another drink and watch her clean the house. One big secret does surface, but it is rather mundane in it's telling. At the end everyone gets better, while the Mom who is easily the most exciting of the group, realizes life does go on after the loss of a child. Even if'ts is a miserable and shallow existence. Color this whole novel as grey and bland as a grief stricken day in the Hamptons. I was disappointed because I really looked forward to this book, and intead could barely muster the energy to finish it."
+2,funny and heartbreaking,"I loved this book -- it's among Wolitzer's best. The writing is sharp, funny and epigrammatic, the characters rich, the plot full of twists and turns. I can't wait for the movie!"
+1,Would not buy were I you,"The book's horrendous, a waste of money. I could have focused on other books, but sadly, did not. The worst book I have ever read, with poor characters, poor writing. I did not like at all. Was there even an editor? If you desperately want to give it a try, borrow somewhere (not that you'll find it in the library).... just don't buy it!"
+1,Disappointed,I read this book and hoped against hope for something new in vampire lore but it's basically the same old stuff not very interestingly written.
+1,Left me cold,"Okay, I'll admit it was sort of scary, but it got on my nerves how completely unlikeable the characters were. When one of the humans fell prey, I thought 'so what'...when one of the vampires was being high and mighty, I thought 'whatever'. Having the vampires turn into a grotesque, ugly beast is orginal, but actually rather distasteful. It did have a lot of surprise twists to the plot, which saved it from being awful, but I won't read it again, and I won't keep the book. My biggest complaint is that no one could resist the draw of vampirism...what absolutely no one? Come on."
+2,Reflections of a Vampire ROCKS!,"Horror lovers everywhere, be prepared to crown another King. Damion Kirk is a master story weaver and first class writer with tremendous style. Mr. Kirk's vampires are so vivid, they crawl off the page. One even followed me into my dreams! St. Laurue is a vampire that shocks as much with his violence as his sudden outbursts of mercy.That Mr. Kirk has created such memorable characters is wonderful, that they share such a rich story is incredible. Reflections of a Vampire entices us on a wild romp from the back alleys and clubs of NYC, to the Holocaust Museum in DC.I'll put it this way - If you're looking for a great read; if you love horror, mystery or suspense -- buy one for yourself, and one for your best friend - so they don't keep yours. Why did I love Reflections of a Vampire? Because it's a tale so very, very human."
+2,Big Chill in Little London,"A word of mouth film. In turn sordid, fascinating, voyeuristic and sensational. The filmmakers take the wake theme and give it a new twist. From beyond the grave, Jude Law narrates and shows a film of his friends to his friends. They are shown as cowards, cheats, petty criminals, adulterers and ultimately murderers. The end is a shocker. The acting superb, in that ""fly on the wall"" documentary style. Ray Whinstone steals most of his scenes. Check him out in Sexy Beast and Final Orders."
+1,A little disappointed...,"Am I the only one who didn't like this movie? Sure, it was an original idea and the revelation of how Jude died was surprising, to say the least. Still, it was very slow-moving and even though Ray Whinstone was very good and Jude Law looked as hot as ever, there wasn't much else to hold my attention. The female leads all acted as if this were the first time they had read their lines - Sadie Frost, in my opinion, was terrible! Surely they could have found some actresses who would show a little emotion and seem sincere when they did show a little emotion. So, I give this film kudos for such an original idea and the unique way in which it was filmed and presented, but otherwise, I have to give it two thumbs down :-("
+2,For those who like word of mouth cult movies...,"and especially British underground cult movies, check out ""Final Cut"" - and then ""Love, Honour & Obey"" (the sequel, written by the same two guys, and featuring the same set of actors). The first time I saw ""Final Cut"" back in 98 I was gripped by the edgy, rawness of this ""reality movie"" format, and the shear thought-provoking nature of the film. (I mean, who can you really trust..?) One of the reasons I think the film works so well is because the actors (in both movies) are all friends in real life and part of what's called the ""Primrose Hill"" set. Note too that the characters all take the names of the actors. For those who are Ray Winstone and Jude Law fans, these early performances helped launched their careers and rightly so. A great movie (if you don't have to be entertained by non-stop action, special effects, etc. and you can understand the dialogue and accents!)."
+1,Trash Pure and Simple,"This is one of the worst conceived, plotted, edited, or acted films it has ever been my misfortune to buy. A complete piece of rubbish."
+2,For professionals only,"If you work as a professional color laboratory tech or studio photographer, this book has definitive information about the characteristics of the multitude of available filters. The information is simply available no where else in this easy-to-reference format. Be cautioned that this book is not targeted at casual amateur photogs or those learning lab techniques."
+1,Not as well-made as I'd hoped,"The three bears on this toy spin easily, which makes it great for a young baby to play with. Each of the bears are rattles and are not only interesting to watch but noisy too. However, the suction cup doesn't work very well, even when moistened. I used to put it on our baby's swing tray, and then her high chair tray, but it never stuck for long and would fall over. Obviously it's quite top-heavy, so it's not a toy that is made to be HELD and played with.Occasionally I will still try it on her high chair tray but now she's strong enough that (because it doesn't stick well) she can knock it to the floor. Mostly it just sits in her toy box and doesn't get any play.My recommendation? If you're looking for a suction cup toy, try something else. Overall, this one just isn't worth it."
+1,Not up to expectations.,"I thought the author would actually REVIEW the outlet malls, not just tell us where they are (you can get that for free on the Internet!) He warns that not all ""outlets"" really offer great bargains -- but you have to check 'em all out yourself to find out which ones do.And guess what -- he says you can get great prices at Sams, KB Toys, and Tuesday Morning. Well, ""duh""."
+2,Everything I ever wanted to know,This dictionary is the best medical dictionary I've come across. It's full of illustrations and makes searching for things easy.
+2,Mosbys medical dictionary,"Excellent dictionary has every term that you need, I use it everyday for school plus for my own at home, great explanations and pictures."
+2,mosby's dictionary,"it's been very helpful, i'm taking medical coding and there are things i did not know so i looked it up and was very helpful. i will continue using it."
+2,Better Lucky than Smart,"I ordered Tabers Cyclopedic guide first, but it arrived with some pages damaged in binding. And it seemed compressed in size and with its explanations. So I sent it back (thank you damage) and switched to Mosby's. Hooray! Bigger & better & more thorough with LOTS of pictures. The words searched for are printed in blue, with the definitions in black, making it easy to scan for your subject. Lucky me."
+2,This dictionary makes looking up words fun.,I bought Mosby's because it's easy to read and look up medical terms. I'm learning the language and this book is formatted for easy readability. The numerous illustrations are all in color which I found informative. It's definitely a user-friendly dictionary.
+2,Mosby's Medical Dictionary,I am enjoying the book. It has been a good reference for my research and for my papers.
+2,Mosby's Medical Dictionary,"This dictionary was bought for my wife studying to become a LicensedMassage Therapist. In the course of her Physiology studies it becameapparent that for the terminology being used required a stronger, moreprecise definition to her study even more than her Physiology book.Thismet her need and has been a tool that will become part of her workinglibrary.Jack Watson"
+2,Mosby's Medical Dictionary 7th Ed,I am glad I bought this one to cross reference and for more thorough definition for my med term course; it got lots of vivid pictures which I even like. I highly recommend this book.
+2,"Cap in Terrell, Tx.","I really do like using Mosby's Medical Dictionary because it is an easy print to read. I am currently taking an Internet course in Medical Terminology. When I don't understand a word I quickly look it up in Mosby's Medical Dictionary for more clarification. The graphic pictures are excellent. In addition, I will be purchasing Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary."
+1,Much Is Missing,"This particular Dictionary does not come with conversion tables, or any of the other information that is advertised with this purchase. All it came with was the Atlas of Anatomy and the word definitions. So very upset with this purchase."
+2,Mosby's Medical Dictionary,This dictionary is a great resource. It is full of wonderful color pictures and are very interesting. This book has helped me in many of my classes this semester.
+2,Easy to understand,I bought this book to compliment my Taber's Medical Dictionary. I'm glad that I did. I found that some of the diseases in Taber's were vague and when I looked them up in Mosby's I found easy to understand definitions with lots of pictures of diseases.
+1,I finally found it,"My search is over. I have finally found the absolute worst record in the history of recorded sound. These guys are so awful they make the Dead sound like the Vienna Boys Choir. The stuff on this record cannot even be called music. They must have been great at PR, because they had absolutely no ability to make recorded sound at all. I heard that one of them is dead. Good. One down, one to go."
+1,One of the most disappointing Heinlein books,"This book seemed like just another rehash of the basic training storyline from Starship Troopers. But there's less to it than in Starship Troopers. I don't like the characters. The only one that says anything other than the ""gee shucks, we're in the space patrol"" line is an utter creep and many of the scenes just drag along. I heard that kids have liked this book and it seems more written for teenagers than adults, but there's not a lot to recommend. Only in the last 30 pages does the book pick up and start doing things, but up until then it's training, training and more training.For better Heinlein books of this style try either Starship Troopers or Podkyne of Mars."
+2,A child's adventure story; an adult's classic,"It's too easy to dismiss Heinlein's juveniles as books for kids. Too easy, and too simplistic. As a kid, this was my favorite book about adventures in space. I just re-read it, and was amazed at the depth of presentation in a book easily enjoyed by children. The Venusian frame of mind is both alien and understandable. The ideas of boys becoming men, confused and excited by their new surroundings is real. And the approach to civic duty that a young officer learns, and his total inability to explain it to some civilians, is heart-breakingly real."
+2,One of Heinlein's better Children's Stories,"This book is an excellent adventure in the Heinlein series. He once again creates a captivating set of charecters that drwas the auidence in. The story is set in space, as the main charecter is attempting to become a part of the elite space patrol. It is a story about duty, honor, and becoming a man with responsibility"
+2,A monologue on shortfalls of general-ship and the war of 1914-18,"JFC Fuller has always been erudite and his reaction to the general-ship in World War I makes an excellent read.I however do wish that the digitisation had been better since each page needs a change of font size in this Kindle edition, when read on an I pad."
+1,OOPS!,"I know it says outdoor but I thought since the fire was caged... Let's just say I strongly recommend you do not use this inside. Your insurance WILL NOT cover any related incident!Oh, the humanity!"
+2,DOUBLE MEASURE!,"Putting things in perspective is only part of what Eduardo learns as he attempts to ""measure up"" to the RULERS. A super little bilingual story on learning how to prioritize our duties."
+1,Mediocrity for our times,The author uses Enron as an example of what can happen if his strategies are implemented. Need I say more?
+1,Command and Control at the Top,"Like many others, I picked up this book hoping to get a kernel or two of wisdom on how to consult to those at the top of the leadership pyramid. What I got was disappointing, to say the least. At minimum, this book is mistitled, because the reader is led to expect a comprehensive description about how executive teams function and create the same kind of magic we find with teams elsewhere in the organization. Instead, we are treated to page after page of exhortation, warning against a) calling an executive team a ""real team""; b) encouraging CEOs to create ""real"" executive ""teams"" and c) permitting ""undisciplined"" teamwork at the top, lest senior executives suddenly drink the kumbya-flavored Kool-Aid of too much collaborative behavior. There is little of value in this lightly-referenced and illogically-written tome. This is not the book to take on a long plane trip as your only reading, unless you are a big fan of command and control leadership styles."
+1,Misses the Point,"I was hugely disappointed with this book. It held such promise of addressing one of the most important barriers to building collaborative behavior in organizations---the behavior of the senior people.Throughout the book the author seemed to defend the hierarchical behavior of senior executives and diminish team benefits. And it completely missed the essence of teams which is collaboration. Phrases such as ""amorphous groups with overlapping responsibilities,"" ""disrupt the natural order of things,"" ""seldom the best way to get normal work accomplished or routine problems solved,"" ""seldom the fastest way for a group with an experienced, capable leader to get where they are going,"" ""time-consuming 'forming, norming, and storming' stuff,"" had me wondering if the author really understands collaboration.This book may do more to maintain the traditional topdown, hierarchical decision making model than to foster real collaboration and teamwork."
+2,Good Godowsky.,"These are good performances, but I prefer those of Carlo Grante on Music & Arts. Recording sound also leaves something to be desired."
+1,Horrible,"I own the Swissmar Borner V Slicer and find it to be of exceptional quality (very sharp and useful). This item, however, is not. Maybe if you are using this tool to make interesting Veg'Art, but I found it wouldn't even peel a potato properly. The peeler part is so dull I'm not sure what anyone would do with that feature. The rest of the tool is plastic. I wish I never purchased this since it is not worth paying to send the item back."
+1,Almost awful product from Borner!,"I have the Borner mandolin and other Borner graters which are very well designed, but this one is a total failure. The grater is almost dull, made of very thin metal that bended while sitting in the drawer. The metal blade also fell once, but I managed to insert it back. The handle is uncomfortable due to it sharp shapes. I gave the stars for the other uses, as I successfully managed to open an orange with it. It might also work for other tasks, but not for grating.I can't believe Borner was able to produce such a bad tool. I am not recommending it, as there are many other better graters on the market!"
+2,Borner Veggie Peeler,"I used to have this peeler, but it was misplaced during moving. I used it for good 4 years and it never dulled, rusted, or got out of shape. Perfect quality and materials. I am glad I found it! Thank you, Amazon!"
+1,Not Vermont American,"You may think you are buying Vermont American quality, but what you will receive is the brand ""Do It Best"" crap FROM CHINA. Junk don't buy."
+2,Afterthoughts ... Music for the soul and spirit,"In this busy, crazy, and sometimes angry world of ours, it is a gift to relax and listen to Kristi's arrangements of both original and classic music. I found the album a tool for helping me to relax at the end of a hard day, or to listen too simply for the soothing harmonies and flowing tonal art. Add this CD to your collection of ""Music for your Soul and Spirit."""
+2,VERY HARD TO FIND 1982 RELEASES! BUT VERY GOOD ONES!,"I remember living in Inkster, MI on Parkwood Avenue and my friend Rod would be bumpin' this 1982 release every day. ""My Favorite Person"" had all the classic flavor of the O'Jays. Itwas probably their last classic Philly sound release as the problems Philadelphia International would have with CBS Records wouls eventually set in and a move to EMI would be forthcoming. ""Your Body's Here With Me"" is the signature cut on this reissued double album but ""My Favorite Person"", ""I Just Want To Satisfy"", and ""One On One"" were classic cuts as well. ""When Will I See You Again"" dropped great songs with their own version of the classic Three Degrees hit. Check out ""I Can't Stand The Pain"". These two albums are probably the hardest to find of all of the O'Jays albums besides the ones released on the TSOP(The Sound Of Philadelphia) label. PICK THIS ONE UP BECAUSE ITS NOW ON 1 CD!"
+2,Good Bed,Good bed. Definitely big enough for a good size dog. I have a collie. Zipper with removable cedar bags make it good for easy cleaning. Cedar helps with keeping away fleas and reducing dog smell. Very soft and my dog loves it.
+1,Tore within a few days. Heavy bed with 2 cedar bags inside.,"This was the worst dog bed I ever purchased. Within the first few days, the fabric tore along the side seam and every time I wanted to move it, the cedar bags fell out of the giant rip. I can't imagine why this wasn't constructed with thicker fabric and industrial stitching. The bed is heavy and awkward to move. Inside are 2 cedar bags and 1 foam pad, so that when you move it, those cedar bags will overlap each other, then the bed has a big lump in it. You have to get those cedar bags side-by-side in there. What a pain! I purchased the large bed, so possibly this is why there were 2 bags. Also, you can only wash the thin outer bag that holds the cedar bags and foam pad inside."
+1,Too noisy!,"The combination of the cedar and the nylon made this bed incredibly noisy. I had to pick my dog and put her on it, and once she got off of it, she wouldn't go back on. She looked at me like she was being tortured being on it. She did sleep on it for one night but wouldn't go back on it at all. Not exactly the dog bed I had in mind."
+1,"Great group, poor dvd",Dvd was dissapointing. It was not a 2007 concert as you could be lead to believe on the way the dvd is advertised.The dvd was released in 2007 but was of a 1982 concert. Parts of the sound track are not in sinc with the video.
+1,crosby stlls and nash live in LA 2007,DVD is not a 2007 concert but one in the 1980's.Title is misleading. Sound is also out of sync on some songs. Dissapointng.Live in L.a.
+1,Santana - Live by Request,"War Of The Worlds will about blow my windows out. I have the newest and greatest Home theater systems with 15"" speakers. This DVD is flat. Sounds like a mono system from the 50s"
+1,Nothing New!! Same as SuperNatural but......,Only Michelle Branch save this album!!!!All guys play along with unenthusiastic beat!!! even Karl
+2,Still Amazing,"Watching Carlos Santana and his band on this DVD brings to me a special enjoyment. What an incredible harmony between him and his highly talented keyboardist Chester Thompson. This Thompson guy is absolutely genious, and the two together consist the heart and soul of the band. Just listen to the organ improvising theme of OYE COMO VA, EVIL WAYS and SOUL SACRIFICE, and you'll understand what I mean. No underestimation of other band members.. All of them are great. I rated the band 5 stars, and Arista company which produced the DVD 3 stars making a mean of 4 stars for the item. I can't believe how to produce a music DVD on the end of 2005 without a 5.1 channel sound format.I think that great Santana deserves to be listened at his utmost,and the DVD shouldn't be produced with only stereo sound. This DVD is a must for any Santana fan, good for both price and music content."
+2,Nutritious and delicious,"Though one reviewer felt the format of this book was a poor choice, I found it to be perfect. I can leave a spare copy with one of my grocery bags so that I can pick out a new recipe or two while at the grocery store. I find that this lets me find the freshest foods available.What I like most about this book is that with a little preperation and fore thought, you can do much of your cooking for meals in advance, and just combine ingredients and heat when meal time comes. This can be done because many of the recipes call for ""cooked rice"" or ""cooked peas"". I find that this also allows you to use leftovers up quickly, in new recipes.One note, though, is that this book is not Vegan by any means. Many of the recipes call for dairy products and eggs.Overall, it is a lovely lovely book and a must for those trying to live lightly on the earth."
+2,Recipes for a Small Planet,Great book for vegetarian recipes. Great for a new vegetarian oranyone who enjoys meatless recipes.
+1,Nearly Useless,"I've owned this cookbook for years. A well-meaning relative gave it to me when I first became a vegetarian 16 years ago, and it's a good thing that I didn't start to try recipes from this book early on, because I would have given up on vegetarianism. There are some decent bread recipes here, but the remainder are almost uniformly terrible. Nutritious, perhaps, but also tasteless without a seeming thought to presentation or texture. This book represents the worst of early vegetarian cooking in America, and I have yet to prepare a single recipe from this book that I found to be truly appetizing, or that I would (heaven forbid) serve to guests. I didn't sell my copy because I wouldn't inflict this sort of thing on an unsuspecting victim - I recycled my copy."
+2,Bought it again for our second child!,"These Carters baby albums are very cute, high quality, and easy to use. They have pockets for the photos rather than those electrostatic pages which makes them far easier to use (in my opinion). They also have space to write notes next to each photo. We liked the one we got for our daughter so much, we bought another when we had our son."
+2,Good,This is an excellent item. The seller shipped fast and I am 100% satisfied with the overall transaction. Would definitely buy from this seller again.
+2,They didn't live happily every after,"Faith Wish is a great book that mature teenaged girls can relate to. AnneMarie, a beautiful, 17-year-old underachiever, has been put on an academic contract and will not graduate with her high-school class - to her dismay. When she attends a tabernacle meeting led by Brother Jackson, a charismatic, handsome self-proclaimed minister, she becomes a true Christian. After discovering she is pregnant with Brother Jackson's child, she turns to him for help, and he takes her to a spiritual redemption camp to find guidance. There, she sheds her old skin and past sins, including sex, drugs, and smoking. Unfortunately, all does not end well, as she struggles to find answers to her dilemna."
+1,Not good,"If I hadn't promised to review this book for our school library, I would have stopped reading after the first chapter. This book is not well written, nor are the characters or subplots believable. I can't think of a single student I have ever had who I would recommend this book to. Very disappointing."
+2,beautiful dancing,"I wasn't sure if I'd be able to relate to Aradia after seeing how professional she always looks in her magazine photos, but having read all the other reviews, I took a chance and bought this dvd. I can only add to the praise by saying, Aradia took her time and thoughtfully planned all the components of this dvd. Might not be suitable for a beginner, but if you are a beginner, get this dvd anyway so you have it when you are ready for it."
+2,"So simple, yet so fun","We went to a pool with a dear friend. She shared this with my son. Little did she know that this curious toy would be such a hit. My son loved it. I had to go buy two for us -- one for him and one to share, so he could have water wars. We took them to a lagoon with some friends and the kids all took to it right away.It's a water canon, a bullhorn, a funnel, and even a strange device that the kids rigged up to pull a body board around. This is durable, with a lot of play value for toddlers up to teens. Well, if you want it played with as intended (pull cone down large side first and water flies out the other end), they'd have to be at least 6 years old -- younger kids have problems doing it. The water can shoot quite high, if they do it right. But even if they can't make it shoot, the kids will figure out something to do with it."
+1,Put holes in our pool liner,"We loved this toy at first . . .great fun! But when my son decided to put his foot in it and bounce around the pool, he put 7 holes in our pool liner before we discovered the problem. Never thought that would happen and this fun toy promptly went in the trash!"
+1,Not true to description!,"Beware: contrary to the item description above, this volume is not organized thematically; it does not contain any section."
+2,Excelente,"Manu es una de los mejores cantantes del Operacion Triunfo.Aunque la musica es un poco 'easy listening', este CD es su premera y Manu la hace muy bien y no se falta su voz. Me encanta este chico y creo que el va a hacer mucho mas."
+2,"Touching, sad, but moving and worth the read","Although many people think that reading such books as these, the accounts of teenagers who died while under the Nazi regime, is depressing...people should tell them, it should be. This book was very good, and I read it a few years ago during a class that I had to take. Everyone had read the Diary of Anne Frank, but although this includes excerpts of hers, I was interested to know what others thought. Whether or not they were as optimistic as she was. If you are looking for a read that will give you different perspectives on how teenagers thought about the Holocaust, this is the book for you."
+1,I don't like it,IT WAS SOOOOO BORING. no action at all. I had to read it for a school project on the holocaust and I ended up changing my book. I personally thought it wasn't good.
+1,We Are Witnesses,"When I picked up this book and thought I would be reading experts from the dairies of David, Yitzhak, Moshe, Eva, and Anne but I was wrong. I belive that the book had to many narriations and really didn't see it through the eyes of the teenagers. The book was informative but it lacked the feeling of the Holocaust. The book did tell of the deaths of the teenagers but it did't bring out the feelings that I expected. Over all it was an so so book."
+2,This is a good book,"I am a sixth and I'm reading a book about five teenagers who died in the Holocaust. the first diary is about a teenager named David Rubinowicz and his diary is called ""The end of the world will soon be here"".Yitzak Rubasheuski is the second diary of the book and his diary is called ""Long live the youth!"" Moshe Flinker is the third of this book and his diary is called ""My name is Harry"". Eva Heyan's is the fourth diary and her diary is called ""I want to live!""Ann frank is the last diary of the book and her diary is called ""I must uphold my Ideals"". The reason I didn't wright anything about what happened is because I don't want to spoil the story for you. I liked this book because of the detials. The only bad part is that all the teenagers died."
+1,Ok I guess,"This book was OK. I had to read it for school but I agree that it had way too many narrations in it and the only thing that captured the teens' feelings and thoughts were the scant entries from their diaries. This book didn't move me at all. If the author had put more of the kids' entries in it, it might be more effective."
+2,Book=Very GOOD!,"I thought this book was very good and descriptive in what happened to the teenager's lives and the victims of the Holocaust. It was sad to know how well-off Americans in the U.S. and other fortunate people had it then. When I was reading, it was sad to picture how hard it would be then for not just teenagers but everyone,especially when they talked about how they didn't want to die yet and the shame and humiliation they felt as jews. I liked how Boas described their lives and events so well that I didn't feel I missed out anywhere. I also liked how he would compare the teenagers lives and choices with the others. But I would have liked it more if he would have described more about what the Nazis would do to the victims after they were transported. Otherwhise, I liked this book very much."
+2,Outstanding CD,"I have all 4 cd's - now waiting for the new cd, November 24 ... ""All of the Above"" thank you Brian Maes for some of the best music to come around in years."
+2,Caught the fever!,"I was introduced to this band by some friends. Not only are their covers better than some of the original recordings but Brian's love songs are amazing. Give a listen this cd, specifically I'm Gonna Stay and the title track, The Great Symphony."
+1,Sent wrong book,I ordered Introduction to Social Problems (6th Edition)and they sent me Introduction to Sociology (5th edition). The books don't even have the same authors. When I tried to amend the problem they never responded to me.
+1,A flimsy and heavily biased account of problems in America,"Thomas Sullivan attempts to cover a broad array of social problems confronting American society. He addresses race, drugs, crime, social inequality, gender, and many other relevant issues. I found his assessment of these issues superficial often misapplying or incorrectly citing material referenced. His ideology is readily apparent, and throughout most of the book influences his discussion of the issues. Instead of taking an objective and critical look at our social problems, he embarked on a one-sided journey of his personal opinion. Unfortunately, I was required to use this book in a course on Social Issues. I am hopeful that anyone considering this book in the future will see this review and avoid it at all costs."
+1,One of the great medieval Jewish poets and thinkers,Solomon ibn Gabriol 1021-1058 is one of the great Jewish medieval poets and thinkers. He lived a difficult life of wandering . His poetry is filled with a strong sense of the majesty of God. And his works are part of the Jewish liturgy.
+1,Crack,I gave it to a friend. He put it in the freezer to use that evening and when he pulled it out it was cracked. :( Disappointing.
+1,all cracked up,"Freezer mug worked great for about 2 months - then it cracked and leaked all over freezer - lost my receipt and didn't know how to return - just found how to return, so have to pay shipping and can't get full refund...sad :("
+2,AWESOME MOVIE A MUST SEE,I Loved this Movie Plain And Simple It is A MUST SEE. Zoey Saldana has a huge impact in this film. I have multiple copies of this film in my home some how lol but it is well worth it. A must see buy it. Pop some popcorn and enjoy :)
+1,"Good beginning, bad ending","This book's first chapter was good. It explained the complete history of Airedales. However, past page 32, they did not even mention ""Airedale"" (it was only written in the captions). There were Airedale pictures throughout, but they ended in the middle of the book. The rest seemed like an advertisement for Nylabone. In conclusion, if you are looking for a breed specific book about Airedales, I would not suggest buying this book."
+2,A plain and simple NASB...,"This Bible is the new updated NASB translation. The translation is accurate, but this particular Bible has only the basics. The print is fairly cramped, and as far as extra perks go, there are a few B&W maps and a small concordance. A good economy Bible to own, but no special frills."
+1,Poor quality.,"I bought 4 of these Bibles (same ISBN) at a local Christian bookstore. They have the imitation leather cover. All of the covers have come unbound from the pages. Very poor quality. I love the NASB, but this is just poorly made."
+2,NASB,"Most probably the best Bible I have owned. The NASB is probably the closest English translation to the original Hebrew and Greek, and is very easy to understand."
+2,"Fun, suspenseful movie",This DVD is in fine condition and the movie is well done as well as exciting and fun to watch. My husband and I both enjoyed it despite our different tastes when it comes to movies.
+1,Why so much?,I've heard of this movie and was interested in picking it up. But can one of youmovie nerds explain why the price for this is so high?
+2,Was he?,"The story of the dead man who was given a fictitious identity and was floated ashore in Spain in 1943 with papers intended to convince the Germans that the southern attack on Europe would be through Greece instead of Sicily, where it in fact took place. The film is quite entertaining if you take into consideration the inclusion of a fictitious German agent, added because, when the film was made, the fact that the allies had broken the German Enigma codes was not public information. The film had to give some explanation as to how the allies knew that the Germans swallowed the deception and relocated their defences away from Sicily. A fuller and more up to date account is in ""Operation Mincemeat"" which has the benefit of 60 years of additional research."
+2,A Dead Hero!,"This has got to be one of the best WWII espionage films I have seen. Clifton Webb as Montagu did a credible job portraying the mastermind of the plan to sidetrack the Germans. It was a clever plot to plant a body with rank, papers, and identification in a location that was backed by information of tides, sea currents, etc. There was the usual anxious feelings of being discovered especially when the Germans decided to send a spy to England to verify whether this person really existed. The plot becomes more tense when he confronts the woman whose picture was found on the body along with a love letter!"
+2,The Man Who Never Was,"Although later historical facts have put a few holes in the details of this CD and the original book, the content was in the main true to the actual happenings. Clifton Webb's acting job was top notch. A good spy stroy based on actual events."
+2,A Classic British WWII Film,This film showes the Brits as the Masters of faking out the Crowns Enemies. It also shows that not all the most effective fighting involves fix bayonets and charge.
+1,"I'm glad the man never was, I wish the movie never was either!","Adopting the story of operation ""Mincemeat"" from World War II, this movie shows the details of a very successful mission to deceive the Axis alliance.Though an intriguing story, the performance seemed cold and boring. It just made me think that a great story has been ruined."
+1,Dull as Lead,"Thirty minutes into the film, viewing it in w/s, I ejected the disc. I thought the characters were two-dimensional. I thought the script was hackneyed. I thought the direction was plodding. ""Dam Busters"" held my interest. ""The Man Who Never Was"" did not."
+2,"Fantastic, because it based on a unbelieveable true story","If this was a fictional story it still would be a good story.The plot seems proposterous and not within the relm of reallity, but it actually worked and is credited with saving thousands of lives both American and British. Patton and Montgomery would have had a much harder time taking Sicily if not for this brillient piece of espinoage. No vulgar language, no gore, just a good movie to watch. Well worth your time."
+2,The Man Who Never Was,"This one of the iconic British movies from the 1950's. The story line and the cast were just magnificent. I have watched this movie many times over the years, mainly on late night television. I was surprised that the movie is still available. The story is based on true events from thne 2nd WW and this forgotten hero in one effort did a lot to help shorten the War. His father should be given more recognition for the act of selfless love in donating his Sons body to the war effort."
+2,A good quality WWII movie bases on a true story,"To think that British Intelligence created this allusion to fool the Nazis during World War II is just magnificent. A ripping good yarn. Well done Amazon.com. This DVD is not released in AUSTRALIA. Making the purchase on line was simple, quick and easy. Regards Mr. T J SOMERVILLE, GAWLER EAST, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA"
+2,Cheers for The Man Who Never Was,"I had always tought of clifton Webb as that weird guy who starred only in The Stars And Stripes For Ever, A 1950's verson of The Titanic and Cheaper By The Dozen. He comes a accross as a brilliant ex attorney, an Hercules Poirot type almost, trying to think one step ahead of the Gerries in this wonderful espionage thriller.True there are no big battle scenes but how all the pieces come together and the tension that builds when the German spy comes to check on things was masterful. Everything fits.I had read the book on this tale at 15 and now at 42 have seen the film for the first time and give it 4 + stars."
+2,An exciting World War II movie,"I rate ""The Man Who Never Was"" as an excellent and exciting World War II movie. Why can't movies be made like this anymore? Recent World War II movies are not accurate and place too much emphasis on effects. In my opinion, the more ""special effects"" a movie has, the more fake it is. Anyhow, ""The Man Who Never Was"" describes the true events of the British trying to confuse the Germans as to where the Allies will invade - Sicily or Greece. By arranging to have a dead body wash ashore in Spain with top-secret documents, the British cause the Germans to alter their defenses, thus saving the Allies from suffering even more casualties. How the British found a body, the details that they had to come up with to make the Germans believe the body was for real, and the subsequent German effort to determine whether or not the information found on the body was accurate, all make for an exciting story which moves at a swift pace. This is really a great World War II movie."
+1,"Incredibly slow, boring thriller based on a fascinating true story","I couldn't make it past the first ten minutes. It's that bad. I ordered it after reading Operation Mincemeat. The film is a sort anti-Ken Follet film--not the eye of the needle but the eye of a tunnel. No suspense, just boring dialogue between cardboard actors. Clifton Webb and the glorious Gloria Graham (in a bit part) couldn't save this belatedly patriotic and badly produced, low-budget film. (It was made in 1955). No wonder its out of print."
+1,Live Suprise!,"This is a Live CD, which I did not expect since the product info does not specify that. I like some Live music but this is not what I wanted. Order a different one."
+1,Wrong item!,"After receiving the cd in the mail, I opened it up and played it, and swore they shipped the wrong cd. This cd is Live, and they don't tell that in the details. It is also a poor version, even if you like Live music, I don't think you will like this."
+2,from a doula dad,The tips for first time mom and dad are very helpful.I followed them all and our birth is a breeze.
+1,"A few good, a lot bad","There are maybe 3 good movies in the bunch and seperately they are inexpensive movies. The rest are bad writing, directing, acting, etc. Several are ""foreign"" films I guess because the accents are so thick that the dialogue cannot be understood. I will usually sit through any movie at least once, some of these were so bad I shut them off before I finished watching them. If there are any you recognize that you don't own and are building a library, worth the price; but if you think you are getting 8 great movies at a low price, think again.DLP"
+2,Ballets of the Forties and Fifties described.,"For someone interested in the ballets before 1956 and the ballet companies who danced them, this is for you. This is what happened to the ballet world after Diaghilev's death in 1929. Out of this new world were born the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Ballet Theatre (later American Ballet Theater) and the New York City Ballet founded by George Balanchine who got his start with Diaghilev's company."
+2,Al Green Love and Happiness,This is a classic CD set...I will keep forever and pass on to my kids. Love it!!!!
+2,Tight Jam by R.Kelly,this is the direction R.Kelly is going with on his Musical Virus Project.this cut has a cool Jamaican Feel. R.Kelly is channeling elements of Bob Marley&Harry Belefonte on his vocal runs. real smooth joint. this track is so Cool&has a soulful vibe all the way through.I ai't feeling the Re-Mix though. but I like the direction He his taken with going in different directions.this is a Classic Kells Jam.
+1,Surface Noise!!!!!!,"Guys, where are the master tapes? This transfer was taken direct from vinyl. Ze is charging premium prices for this and you can hear surface noise throughout this cd. This wasn't even taken from a particularly clean copy of the vinyl!!!!!"
+1,This Is Crap,"If you have no other way to hear this music, then go ahead and buy this cd. Cristina is great but this cd is obviously taken from vinyl and sounds horrible. You can actually hear the record static and the high hats will hurt your ears. I'm going to return mine."
+2,It was a fiction book...,"I just finished to read Three Lions Roar.It is amazing! All times, dates, places for England National team became true. Please read the book and check the England's games. You will see how a fiction book comes to reality.Yes. I beleive it. This book is the Bible of England's fans.""England fans! Have the book. Keep it close to you. It will happen...""England will be the World Cup Champion again."
+1,Way too many ads,"In the February 2013 mag there are 40 full page adds for some kind of dietary suplaments and 18 other full page ads of a total of 120 pages. There are also a few 1/3 & 1/2 page ads. So all togather about half of the mag is advertisements. The mag is alsofull of graphics and full page pics. There are only a few articles and they are generally not presenting original, thought provoking material.I canceled my subscription after three issues. Maybe this mag is geared more toward body builders that can't read."
+2,Men's Fitness,Men's Fitness has some great workout/exercise tips as well as some good dieting tips as well. It was easy to read on the kindle fire also.
+2,fitness,It's very simple and straight to the point and it helps out. Gives you straight motivation and a relastic out look.
+1,Cancelled Subscription,"I've been a long time subscriber to Men's Fitness and signed up for the Print + Kindle subscription. I have an android based tablet with the Kindle App and it would be great to read online and keep previous issues without taking up space. Unfortunately, Amazon/Men's Fitness does not support their Android based Kindle app, so I cancelled the subscription."
+2,Great magazine,"Loaded with workout tips and guides (even if you think you know it all). Focuses on working out and not on the normal crud that fills the others - if I wanna know ""10 pickup lines that work 90% of the time, every time"" then I can pickup one of those other magazines that by the title you'd think would be focusing on working out, but is filled with fluff!"
+1,"Six months past, I never get the magazine.","I never get my magazine, it turns out to be the company got the wrong address. So i have to wait another 4~5 months to get my magazine. I can't get my magazine until June or July. Making me so upset!"
+1,Don't Order this product,"The magizine itself was good with the one issue they sent. I only received one issue then did not receive another. I ordered in June and now it's September. I received one Magazine. I contacted Men's Fitness Customer Support who said they would reply in 24-48 hours and it's now been a week in a half with nothing. I used to receive Men's Health and I am now going to make the switch. It's more money, but they actually show up each week. Very bad Customer Service. I would not recommend this to anyone."
+1,Awful Service,Worst magazine EVER!! I paid for a subscription for my boyfriend and he only received 2 issues!!!
+2,Not as good as it once was,"I've been a longtime subscriber to Men's Fitness. As one of the other reviewers said, this magazine used to be better. It still has a great deal of workout, diet and fitness information, but it's not as good as it once was. I think the magazine is losing its focus a bit as each issue does seem to have more and more about sex, pornography, etc.The only reason I give it 4 stars is because a lot of the workout and fitness information is still very useful (otherwise I would give it fewer), but I used to feel this magazine was worthy of 5 stars."
+1,Its all shell.,"This magazine has great covers and gets your attention right away. I was was drawn to the cover because it claims to have great article inside, but the articles are very short and pointless. It was a good magazine few years back but now it just seems like they don't know what their doing."
+1,"Pretty sad, fake pictures and nearly all adds.","Fake airbushed pictures, ie Andy Roddick. That guys arms turned out bigger than his waist. This magazine used to be okay. I think they spend more time with tanning, lights, make-up and Photoshop that they do with real athletes. If they cut out the ""4-page advertisements"" every 6 pages along with all the adds at back of the magazine it would consist of the cover and a 1/2 page article. They should pay people to accept it in the mail, hard to charge for a brochure. I just wish it was more ""real"" and less about selling us on smelling like roses and wearing $350 desinger shoes, cater to the average Joe who just wants to get good info and work-out ideas. I could watch QVC and MTV to cover any lack of B.S. I may be experiencing. Your best bet is to just surf the net, buy books, save your money."
+1,Review of Introductory Circuits for Electrical and Computer,I'm sorry to say this but this book is absolutely horrible. This is my third year in college and this has to be the worst text book I've ever had. The text is not very informative and the examples are unclear. The book doesn't go into detail on most of the basic material. This is NOT a good book for an introductory level circuit analysis course.
+1,Don't waste your time,"I'm a second year EE engineering student with 20 years of electronics background in repairing, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting. This book is absolutly worthless. The auther jumps to great leaps of understanding with littel or no background to show the student how they got to those conclusions. The examples are non excistant. They use ""conventional current"" which is really backward to reality. It used to be called ""hole theory"" back in the day. Go with Boylstead or somone who has a clue about teaching. If your a beginning electronics student, forget this book, you'll be lost by the 1st chapter. There are countless problems too lengthy to go into detail here. If your school is using it, spend the extra money and get somthing to actually learn from, just to pass the course."
+1,Really bad!,"This text book is absolutely horrible. I'm a third-year Mech Eng student. I've taken plenty of classes on hard subjects, so I know when a text book just plain sucks. This book does a pathetic job of explaining examples and basic concepts. I've spent hours trying to figure out assumptions that they should have just mentioned in the first place. And the poorly explained examples don't prepare you for the actual chapter problems. Because of the ""wordy"" writing style of the authors, basic concepts sound more complicated than they actually are; getting through the reading is a slow and tedious process.The book is utterly sterile. The only colors you'll see inside it are black and a little blue; there isn't even a picture of an actual circuit in this book. It's like it's writen for a machine."
+1,Not good,"This book is not very helpful! It needs better examples and more info. I was disapointed, would not reccomend getting this book"
+1,Required for course,"This book was required for a course, and the previous reviewers are correct...this book sucks. Also, I ordered the hardcover edition of this book, yet amazon in it's infinite wisdom (or is that total stupidity) sent me the softcover edition. Three weeks into the course and the binding is failing. Can't return the book because I need to have it in class, and I refuse to spend more money with a company that is unable to fulfill a simple order. Amazon, you suck at least as much as this book does! Perhaps Barnes and Noble will know the difference between hardcover and softcover."
+2,Hidden Gem!!,"After listening to tracks off this CD on KKSF in San Francisco 15 years ago, I decided to search high and low for one of the last albums on the Columbia label by the jazz piano legend. I finally found a used version in a second hand book store for 5 bucks! It was worth the wait. ""My Love Leads You Home"" & ""Shamballa"" are the highlights on this 7 track CD, which I wish could have been longer. To this day, Ramsey Lewis continues to entertain and gives us a hard to find treasure!Buy it if you can find it!!"
+1,Too many bible quotes & talk of SIN,"This is by far the worst book I have ever read on this topic. People with sexual addictions are not going to be helped by such bible-thumping judgments. So much talk of sin will only lead to more shame, not less. As Schaumburg recognizes that shame is such a large part of sexual addiction, you would think he would have avoided such heavy-handednessBesides, one has to assume that anyone bothering to read such a book already knows he/she has a problem. If they don't know, this will probably not convince them - it will only make them tune Shaumburg out as a throw-back to the '50s. It really is too bad, because the section concerning how to prevent sexual addiction in their child is very good."
+1,False Intimacy has false determinations about God & sex,"This book was a complete turnoff. Instead of relating to scientific, psycological explanations of sexual addiction, the author blames everything on lack of closeness with God and not being saved by Jesus Christ. This author could use a good shrink. Take respondsibilty for your actions. Is God or the absense of him respondsible for everything. What a crank. Buy this book and go to seminary school. What a waste of time and money. Pure garbage. Now I need to buy another book to find out about my sexual addiction (psycologically) not spiritually."
+1,An abomination,"I'm a Stanford-trained MD and practicing psychiatrist and I have to say that this book is worse than terrible. It is the most dangerous kind of religious propaganda mixed in with a hefty dose of hateful, spurious, ignorant ideas."
+2,Review of False Intimacy,"The book, False Intimacy, arrived in excellent condition and it's content is truly amazing and informative. Dr. Shaumburg is definitely serving Jesus Christ with this book and is following Christ's calling in his life. From the original sin of Adam and Eve until now, man will always deal with sin hear on Earth, but Dr. Shaumburg offers wonderful Christian insight into the specific topic of different behavoirs we become involved in trying to fill a place in our heart that only Jesus' Holy Spirit can fill. The key is be submissive to Jesus' Holy Spirit.Awesome book!!!"
+2,"Average sound and vision , music slick but involving","Most of Roxy's fans will buy all their DVD's as each of them offers a different lineup of the band and different songs .This lineup had an exceptional rhythm section , who help give the songs a lift and they make me want to watch and listen again and again .One gets a good idea of how mellow Roxy could be as the ballads are convincingly done , with stirring lead work by Neil Hubbard on MY ONLY LOVE being the highpoint of a standout version .A good release - maybe one day they will be able to clean up the picture . I'm very happy with the music , however .Worth a spin for those fans of this influential band ."
+2,Great DVD,I have had the video tape of this Roxy Music performance for years. I watched it a lot but the tape was old and I was very pleased to find it on DVD in its origional form. If you like Roxy Music this is a 5 star performance.
+1,doesn't come with what's pictured......,"Does not come with gaskets!!!!!!!! These pictures are maddeningly misleading at times. I could have saved money buying another but this showed all I needed, but didn't come as promised."
+2,Thought Provoking...Interesting,"This book raises questions of conspiracy with its story of how history is altered according to the times and whims (?) of the few. I recommend this book for anyone studying history, and anyone who wants to know ""the truth."""
+1,Meh.,"Nearly every single piece of art in this entire book is from XBOX or XBOX 360. Plus, most of the art really isn't all that good. As the other 2-star reviewer said, where's Frogger? Where's Zelda? More importantly, where are the Gamecube games with great graphics? Twilight Princess & Super Mario Sunshine had amazing graphics. I do not recommend this to any non-XBOX fanboys."
+1,totally unnecessary,"this product is ridiculous... all you need to remove garlic smell from hands is to rub your hands on ANY stainless steel item under running water. just about any knife in your kitchen will work, as will pots, cutlery, the sink itself, etc."
+1,I don't think this works...,"I bought 4 of these to distribute as gifts to my mother, sister, sister in law and myself. We all cook with tons of garlic and I thought it would be the perfect gift. We tried using the eggs after a day of intense cooking and it didn't seem to work. Ours hands still smelled of garlic and onions."
+2,Best Flamenco Album of Azucar Moreno,"Azucar Moreno is a Spanish band with 2 lead lady singers. I first came across this group in the flamenco movie ""El Amor Brugo"" - the original classic music is composed by De Falla, a Spanish composer. Via Amazon I was able to purchase 4 albums by Azucar Moreno. The Exitos Originales album has the true Flamenco pop music - it also features the song ""Azucar Moreno"" that appears in the movie I spoke of. The other tracks are similar in nature and could have been part of that movie. This makes the album vary Flamenco balanced."
+2,Handy lil mp3 player,"I bought the 512mb for my daughter. It's big enough (drive wise) for her favorite songs and small enough (compact wise)she can take it with her instead of a portable cd player when we travel. The sound is pretty good and transfer is easy, though a little slower then the other mp3 players that we have."
+1,Santa's gone surfin'.,"The idea was a good one: surf music versions of Christmas songs. But the excecution leaves a lot to be desired. The problem is that, while the album has the trappings of surf music, it doesn't feel like ""real"" surf music. Probably because ""The Wave Benders"" aren't a real surf group. The album was recorded by a bunch of studio musicians in Amsterdam, of all places. So, what we have here is an album of generic ""surf music"" versions of Christmas songs."
+2,Delivers what it promises.,"Mr. Erwin's book delivers what the title promises, ""Creative Projects."" From cool ideas for the kids like a giraffe or the ""Tickle me Lego"" toy, to fun things for adults like ""Machine with Minifig,"" there is something for everyone here.PROS: Plenty of project ideas for all levels of builders. Tips for building and programming. Ideas are open-ended to allow plenty of do-it-yourself experimentation. I especially liked the internet resources listed in the back.CONS:Projects are not laid out in step-by-step detail in the book. (They are on the CD-ROM)."
+1,Looks Good but Step-by-Step Diagrams are not Provided,"I have an eight year old that loves Mindstorms and needs the step-by-step instructions that Lego generally provides. Looks great for older kids.Also, its NOT NXT."
+1,Character sheets with different pictures,"Well, I expected this to contain a bunch of character sheets customized for the different occupations. Instead all it is is a few character sheets that have the picture from the main book of the different drawings of the different occupations and then a bunch of blank character sheets that you can download from the website for free. Also they are bound in the book so you can't take them out to photo copy them without tearing them out, or you just leave them in there but there is no customization at all. They're all the same. Really not worth buying. Just go to www.sengoku.com and download the character sheet for free and if you really want a picture in the blank space just photocopy it from the main book and paste it in."
+2,great material hampered by poor layout,"Somewhere in this great history book there's a game. The authors have definitely done their homework in studying the culture of late 16th century Japan. They've also got a great filmography and bibliography at the back. As far as content is concerned, Sengoku sets the bar quite high for historical RPGs. The actual conversion of this historical information into a playable game is, however, a bit awkward. The book is also seriously hampered by the amateurish artwork and layout reminiscent of RPGs of 30 years ago. Still, I've worn the cover off my copy of the book so its obviously a worthwhile read."
+1,Poor scholarship,"This book is another example of ""hands-off"" scholarship in that it appears as if the editor never visited Montgomery but rather relied on secondary sources. Though there are numerous excerpts, the editor did not perform the necessary research which would have revealed (a) that the Boycott had its roots within the American labor movement and, more specfically, events which happened in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1930s and (b) there probably still exists in the archives of the Montgomery Improvement Association or in at least one other place financial and other records not taken to the King Center which would have told an in-depth story using primary sources. In summary, in deciding whether to purchase this book---pass!"
+2,Helpful Book on Pastors Changing Churches,"Paul Robbins is the editor of this book, but each chapter is actually written by a different person. Most of the authors are pastors, and most of the chapters were originally published as articles in Leadership Journal. Various chapters discuss deciding when you should look for a new position, how to candidate (with very helpful questions to ask a search committee) and how to get off to a good start at your new church. The book is not so much about how to decide if its time to move, but rather when you've already decided, here is how you go about things. This is the most helpful book I have read on the subject."
+2,Good To Go,"This album is great man. No one can do it like Tego. Lyrics, beats are all great. He brings the best of evrything down and drops it like no other. Ya should also check out Don Omars King Of Kings another crazy album."
+1,Predictable and Unrealistic,I decided to read this after seeing all the glowing reviews here. HA-don't believe that hype. I am a Stephen King/Dean Koontz fan and thought this book was AWFUL. None of the characters are fleshed out-you don't feel anything for them. They are cold and unrealistic. The plot is predictable and ridiculous. Skip this one.....
+2,most intense book i've ever read !!!,I read Disturb not the dream maybe fifteen years ago. When I saw Amazon book search it was the first thing that came to mind. Definetly the best scary book ever once you start you just cant stop
+2,One of the all time best reads ever!,"I read this maybe 20 years ago, and have to read it again. SOOO good, so intense, scary, awesome!! Great plot twist. It should have been a bestseller!!"
+1,Interesting yet fairly predictable and corny,"I read this book as a result of reading the reviews at this site. While the story held my interest and I had to see it through, I thought the writting was corny and the dialogue phony and juvenille. Eventually all of the sexual overtones became annoying and unrealistic. Perhaps the author would have had better success as a ""Young Adult"" writter, because, despite the sex, that is how this book came across."
+2,Disturb not the dream,I have read this book several times. Loved it everytime. Best book I have EVER read!
+2,Old favorite,"i first read this book back in the 1980s and loved it. Unfortunately, I lent the book to a friend and never got it back. Always wanted to read it again but I could never find it in any stores. Was able to find it on Amazon, ordered it and thoroughly enjoyed rereading it."
+2,"From the lyrics to the chords, this album is full of talent","These Anaheim boys know how to rock my world. Their music is upbeat, fun and easy to dance to. I definitely recommend checking it out and while you're at it, check out their website (mysuperhero.com) If you like music with style you'll love My Superhero!!!"
+2,This book should be on our shelves as Pastors,"I cannot imagine a less user-friendly layout than the Word Biblical Commentary Series. The series is uneven, and occasionally goes overboard in literary/source criticism. But one up-to-date, critical commentary on Genesis should be on our shelves, and this is about the best."
+2,Awesome baby prunes!,My daughter loves these! The only thing I wish they would change would be to make the package recyclable.
+2,Historical and family content a MUST READ!!!,"I loved this book. It has a great historical content to the founding of our nation, as well as the beginning of the LDS church. It has photos and letters spanning four generations, and amazing stories throughout. I particularly loved the letters during the war of 1812. For our family, it's particularly a touching memoir as it is our direct ancestor line. It is not only a must read, but we are purchasing additional copies for our children to have when they are grown. Beautifully written, and well researched. It doesn't get better than this!"
+1,Do not read this book!,"It has been a while since I read this book, but I absolutely hated it. In particular, I did not like how the 2nd Zina was treated."
+1,SUTURE SELF,Mary Daheim has obviously NOT had a hip replaced or she would of known that you DO need a walker and not just a wheel chair to get around after and that physical therapy starts one day after surgery. Also the obnoxious Renie sounds like a real jerk with all her screaming and whatever in a hospital. One sure can not wash their hair and take a shower after shoulder surgery either. This it the first book of the series I've read and don't know if I want to read another silly one of hers. Mary Daheim should do more research on her books and quit putting them out so fast!!!!
+2,Mysterious hospital deaths,"Judith McMonigle Flynn needs to have a hip replacement, coincidentally at the same time that her cousin Renie is having shoulder surgery. They are a little apprehensive about their admission to Good Cheer Hospital, because there seems to be a rash of deaths of basically healthy people who have recently had surgery at the hospital. There is a rumor of a takeover of Good Cheer and there are plenty of quirky hospital employees as well as relatives of the deceased which gives Judith a long list of suspects. Her husband is working on a case dealing with homeless people and Judith suspects that there is a connection to the case she's working on. Undaunted by her surgery, Judith travels around the hospital in her wheel chair and, as usual, manages to solve the mystery before the police. This is another enjoyable book in the Bed-and-Breakfast series."
+1,Time to quit series!,"I have read each Bed & Breakfast thru #25. I kept hoping that Mary Daheim might get back into her groove. Not so. Somewhere along the line, the books have lost their charm. Renie has developed a severe overbite, with prominent front teeth, which is heavily focused on in the last few books. She has also gotten quite an attitude, making it difficult to get along with anyone. Added to that is Renie and Bill's ridiculous storyline of dressing their pet bunny, and in other books, being obsessed with their stuffed gorilla. They even go so far as to have Oscar the gorilla held hostage and have to negotiate for him! PLEASE!Gertrude's acided tongue has never entertained me, as realistically no one would put up with the verbal abuse heaped on throughout the years. Judith has turned into a doormat.On the plus side, I have read most of the Alpine Series, and so far they are delightful. But I will pass on the Bed & Breakfast series from now on."
+2,get what you pay for,"Fine item, does what it needs to, the wires are small but works just fine. If you need a long cable like I did for a chase pipe run, then it works."
+2,Early learning toy,My ten month old got this as a gift and loves it! Many pop up toys are difficult for very young children to use. The buttons on this toy are easy to push and knobs easy to turn. He was frustrated by his other pop up toy that he could rarely get to work with his tiny hands. This allows his cognitive abilities to develop even before his fine motor skills would be ready to use other toys.
+1,Requires too much strength for toddlers,"The springs on this toy are extremely tight, making it very difficult for babies and toddlers to operate. Althouhg it is nice to see dinosaurs instead of all the other familiar characters, all of the other pop-up boxes I've seen ""reward"" the child by popping up with much less hand strength required."
+2,Great easy toy,My twins love this toy. They can use it on their own and it only makes small noises. The only down side is one seems to get his finger in the way when he pushes the tops down. I love the quality of tolo toys.
+1,not safe and no fun,once you get this toy in your hands you can see the cheap construction--the buttons don't work smoothly and the egg-tops are easy to pull off: just the right size for my toddler to pop in his mouth! i chucked this one right in the garbage....
+1,Of little interest,"My 18 month old received this as a gift for his 1st birthday. I agree that the buttons are too hard to push, they work great if he steps on them. It is indestractable, believe me he has thrown it, sat on it and stepped on it. Problem is, he could care less. We tried playing with him, naming the colors and shapes. One shot through the line-up and he was off looking for something else to do. In my opinion, it's just not interesting enough."
+2,She is a good singer.,Stacie Orrico is a good singer. She has a God given talent. Even though her ways have changed she always has the ability to sing.
+1,"""eh"" What was I thinking?","Ok I loath britney and Christina.And though I'm more of a Rock Music kinda guy myself, even I sometimes get pulled in by alot of catchy tunes from the secular pop music world. And sometimes I hate myself for singing that shallow filth. Stacie is SO GREAT! I've heard all the songs from her album. They're all so good, and the quality is far beyond Britney or Christina. Cause the only good songs on any of there albums are typically the singles. Stacie's lyrics are uplifting, but never cheesy. The beats are too hot! She sounds nothing like a 14yr old. I am now an official Fan and will buy anything she comes out with! I think she's way better then Rachael Lampa, but thats only cause her music has faster beats."
+2,An excellent debut CD!,"If you are considering purchasing Stacie Orrico's first CD ""Genuine,"" I would highly recommend it. This CD has a good mix of upbeat songs and sweet, slow tunes. ""Don't Look At Me"" was a big hit on Christian music charts, and for good reason! This is a great song with an awesome message. ""O O Baby"" is a really fun song with a good beat. My personal favorite on the album is ""Dear Friend,"" the final song on the CD, which Stacie wrote herself. It is a song about a friend who doesn't feel good about herself, but Stacie is trying to tell her that she is beautiful and that God loves her no matter what. This song has a beautiful melody and a powerful message. I highly recommend this CD. :-)"
+2,Stacie rocks!!!!!!,"This CD is a must buy.It has awesome mixture of pop and R&B.Stacie Orrico has a beautiful, powerful voice.This CD is for anyone who likes Britney or Christina but hates their lyrics.My favorite songs are, ""Don't Look at Me"",""Stay True"",and Genuine""."
+2,The Best,This is the best CD ever. The sound of Stacie Orrico's voice is great and the lyrics are great. You would nt excpect such a great sound from a 14 year old but she definitely pulls it off. The songs are suprisingly very pop-like.
+2,So Cool!,"This CD is great! It's lyrics, sound, and beat make it a much better choice than Oops! I did it again! or Christina Agulara! This CD is suitable for all ages! But, because of the message behind certain songs such as ""Dear Friend"" and ""Everything I Have"" it would do a lot more good for Junior High and High School age groups! Make sure you listen to the track ""Stay True"""
+2,Awesome CD!!,"Stacie Orrico is one talented teenager! I have to say, I was very surprised to find she was so young! I think it's wonderful and refreshing to have someone like Stacie Orrico in Christain Music. It sort of puts the ""life"" into the Christain Music for the average young person (or young at heart!:) who may find other Christain groups a bit dull or the music outdated. I bought this CD about a month ago and I can't stop listening to it. My daughter loves it too. I think the best songs are ""Without Love"", and ""Restore My Soul"". I didn't like every song at first, but they have a wonderful message and a catchy tune and I love them all now. If you like Christina Aguilara and Mariah Carrey, you'll LOVE Stacie Orrico."
+2,Satisfied,I paid 50 cents for this. Which was not bad at all. It was in good conditions for the price. One of the song did skip a little. But over all it was great for the price.
+2,WONDERFUL,"I Love this CD. She is a great witness and all of her songs a great.Ride(9/10)very catchyDon't look at me(15/10)I love this song. It is definitely one of my favroites.O.O Baby(7/10)a little hard to understand but still good.Without Love(10/10)A song with a great tune and a great message.Stay True(20/10)my favroite Stacie Orrico song (you have to hear it to understand, but trust me its great)Genuine(10/10)A song that is genuinely great. A really great sound.With a little Faith(9/10)A good message and it's fun.So Pray(10/10)a great message. It is bold but she does a great job with it. I LOVE it.Holdin' On(9/10)really fun words and a great message!Restore my Soul(8/10)a lot like Holdin' On. Not as up-beatConfidant(10/10) I Love the tune and words.Everthing(6/10)Sweet but not very catchy.Dear Friend(13/10)A song that came from her heart and she wrote it her self which I really admire."
+2,this cd is tight,"Stacie Orrico is Christian's Britney Spears. (Thats not a bad thing though!!). This album is worth the money because this girl can sing. My fave tracks on here are: Ride, O.O. Baby (my fave song!!), Without Love, Genuine, So Pray, Restore My Soul, Confidant, and Dear Friend. The rest of the tracks are so-so. But get her CD anyway, and go get her X-mas album too!!"
+2,Totally Awesome!,"Stacie Orrico is the best. Honestly, I downloaded all of her songs on Napster and I loved it. I loved the cd so much, I decided to buy the cd and support her so She will bring out new albums. Family Christian review says She is Destiney's Child with a Christian theme. I personally think along the lines of Aguilera with a Christian Theme. I am always glad to see young teen artist take a stand for Christ. Some of my favorite songs of hers are Don't Look at me, Stay True, and Dear Friend. I find myself putting their songs on repeat alot. If you want peak at her cd, goto http://www.launch.com/music/artistpage/1,4391,1048259,00.html(vocals included) or http://www.stacieorrico.com/ (just music, no vocals). And Rememeber, If your looking for perfection, don't look at (wo)men, Look at Him."
+2,Pretty Darn Good Stuff,"I confess, I was somewhat skeptical of the talents of a 14 yr. old girl...but I pretty much had my socks blown off when I heard Stacie's CD. It's a great listen, and will have you dancing in front of your mirror and singing along after the first listen-through. The catchy lyrics and R&B rhythms are fantastic and the songs really reflect well the conflicts of a teenage girl who has a relationship with God...she's not just singing about stuff she can't relate to. I'd recommend this to anyone."
+2,skeptical about pop music...,"i'm usually really skeptical about pop music. if that pop sound is comin' outa the radio, ya gotta listen to the lyrics! Stacie sounds alot like Christina agulara, but i often question christina's meaning behind her lyrics, like in Genie in a bottle ""if ya wanna be with me"" and ""ya gotta rub me the right way"" really make me ask questions. when i listen to Stacie's album i know that what i'm listening to is clean and pleasing to God. this is defenitly the cd to buy, because everybody knows that you eventually memorize what you listen to no matter if you mean to or not. that also influences your thoughts. don't ask any more questions, just buy this cd right now!"
+2,Is this Christina??,"This CD is amazing! Her voice talent is amazing! She will remind you of Britney Spears, or Christina Aguilera, I also feelA little bit of Mariah Carey in this CD! I would reccomend it to any one!"
+1,Great Saw At First But Don't Use Too Often,"I Bought this saw about a year ago and thought it was wonderful. Everything on it worked great. A couple of months later the handle to tighten the miter adjustment stripped out. I ordered replacement parts from Makita and received them in a very timely fasion. Shortly after that it stripped again so I made my own replacement parts that work much better. Unfortunately other cheap plastic parts on it are starting to fail and fall apart. I am a big believer in Makita tools and own many for my contracting business, but I strongly suggest buying a different saw. The best part on the saw is the folding stand which I now use to hold my old De Walt rack and pinion table saw."
+1,disappointing read,"Yes it is truly amazing what the man accomplished andI cannot take anything away from his feat.His book, on the other hand, I was sorry that I bought.After the first 3 chapters I gave up. Barely making itout of the desert. Maybe I'll pick it up at a later datebut I just got tired of ""Day 1: I ran"", ""Day 2: I ran"",""Day 3:I ran, it rained""... yawn.I need a book to convince my wife to hike for more than10 days at a stretch and this fell far short.Not recommended"
+2,A personal insight to physical and mental perseverance.,"Bob Holtel captures the essence of all essential ingredients that combine to produce an envied athletic endurance achievement. For anyone who has rested on their own laurels of completing a marathon or two, only they can truly appreciate Bob's accomplishment - Running four consecutive marathons every week, 12 weeks straight for three consecutive summers, on uneven rocky trails and at altitude!!! The solitude of it all, the courage to run with pain and complete the task at hand, the enjoyment of simple pleasures of mountain running - these are all brought home in vivid detail through this account. As an athlete I am honored to have shared the adventure. This book has produced a new hero who has proved again that with vision, preparation, planning and courage you can accomplish your dreams."
+2,A pleasure to read!,"This book really is a must have for the PCT collector. This was a sweet read and I'd recommend it. I'd love to know this man, seems like a real gem of a guy. He had good running on the trail, made a great read."
+1,"New meaning to the term ""thin""!",Description of the comforter does point out that it is lightweight that would be an understatement. More like a poor quality sheet with a bit of down in between the layers. Made in China of only 74% down. To state that this comforter has a retail price of $160 is laughable! Really more of a throw than a comforter. At $50 it is grossly overpriced! Look elsewhere!
+2,Priced Right,"We bought this to fill a duvet cover for summer. It's light weight, as we needed, and serves its purpose, considering the price and quality. Other similar light weight comforters in the marketplace cost 4+ times this one. No sales tax & no shipping (Amazon Prime) help make this a good deal."
+2,Lightweight and Warm,"The comforter is not lofty, but does ""fluff up"" nicely. It's lightweight, but don't let that fool you ... it will keep you warm. I gave it 4 stars only because the loft is low, but it really doesn't affect the warmth of the product. Great for a guest room. Buy it!"
+2,ok for the price,"This comforter is ok for the price.its nto 100% down , so expect some mix.but overall , nice to have a extra ,maybe in the guestroom or so.Overall satisfied."
+2,Stands the test of time,"This was a very good read. I felt the same ""distancing"" from my husband that Betina did for the same reasons; kids, life, social expectations.The book stands up in todays world, just as it did back in 1967."
+2,I wont have that husband!!,This is a fabu book...all young women can learn from this book...this is the man NOT to marry...
+2,Good Read!,Diary of a Mad Housewife is a really enjoyable read. It's funny and true. It has a lot to say about life and I would recommend this book to any woman looking for a fun read!
+2,Great mastery of domestic details...,makes me feel that I understand Tina's life across time and space. For any woman who looks at her life and wonders what happened.
+1,very basic self talk,"This CD was really only an overview of self talk, and didn't provide any real self talk, like a Shad Helmstetter or other more well known writer."
+2,"Powerful Self-Talk, Change Your Self-Talk, Change Your Life",Michael J. Russ empowers you to let go of unsupportive self-talk and make supportive self-talk your second nature. He provides you with a highly effective and accessible manual for redesigning the way you think about yourself. This book is essential for anyone who wants to be truly happy from within and experience success in every area of their life. It will help you to drastically improve yourself and overcome any challenge you may encounter. This book is your best guide towards controlling a personal power that will help you take quantum leaps towards making radical changes in your life and accomplishing anything. It is the key to becoming your best and most positive self!
+1,This is not the screenplay,"This is the script for the stage play, which has been updated for modern times. If you are looking for the script for the 1987 film, keep looking."
+2,Really makes a difference,Limbsavers reduce the kick of large calibre mil surp rifles. The slip-ons eliminate the need for stock butt modifications if you can put up with an additional inch of pull. Highly recommended.
+2,His Second Album,"Anderson followed up his debut with an equally strong album. By this time the formula for future Anderson albums was in place: strong honky-tonk originals, a love song or two, a novelty song and just plain hardcore country. Two songs from this album went Top 10 Country (""Chicken Truck"" and ""I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal""). There are no liner notes here, but the sound is excellent. Anderson was one of a select few who brought traditional Country back to the charts. If you're a fan of real Country than this makes an excellent purchase."
+2,real country,"I waited years for the vinyl to finally be released on cd. John Anderson is the real deal. This is what country sounds like without the glitter. Drawing from originals like Lefty Frizzell, Anderson's vocals are authentic; haunting on the sad songs. Great musicianship. I highly recommend it."
+1,a good historical book,"if you like history books read this, if not dont waste your time its boring from beginning to end but it gives you a good idea of what life was like for afro\amer. after the civil war"
+2,Great Smoke Taste,Hickory is my favorite and that is what I use the most in smoking my meats. With Bradley Bisquettes does gives a lot of smoke and add flavor to the meats. I am never disappointed with Bradley Briquettes!
+2,Bradley Special Blend Bisquettes 48 pack,These bisquettes add great smoke flavor to any meat! I have been only using it a short time but the meat taste has been great.
+2,Good flavor to meat.,The bisquettes are very good and added flavor to the meat.I would recommend them to anyone wanting to use them.
+2,Woodlands Smoker,Bradley products always perform great in my smoker. The burn thoroughly and produce great smoke for the perfect taste. Everyones loves the result.
+2,Awesome Product!,"We love our smoker and we love the smoker chips/bisquettes! The Bradley Cherry Bisquettes add a great flavor to Chicken, pork and beef! They are cheaper on Amazon than at Bass Pro or Cabelas."
+2,Bradley Pecan Bisquettes,They worked as advertised . I have used and enjoyed the flavor they impart to the meat . I also enjoy the apple flavor
+2,A great comfort,"Having just lost (though not really) a great friend and mentor two weeks ago Sunday, I was desperately looking for consolation in my grief. I found this book in a near by bookstore convinced that my friend had herself gifted me with it. Because her passing was very sudden and shocking, the first part of the book did not call out to me but the parts on what happens afterward were immensely consoling. The quote by Karl Rahner alone is worth the price of the book and its found on p.129.A beautiful and compassionate gift to all believe."
+1,Worst CD I bought in 5 years,"I preordered this CD. I just listen to it for the second time. This is satire at it's most boring. Don't bother with this CD. Ry has done much more interesting stuff, both lyrically and musically. Listen to the samples before you buy. I wish I did. If you like what you hear ignore this and go with your own tastes but for me ""yuck!"""
+1,Gimme a break,"This is ridiculously preachy stuff. I can tolerate a bit of leftiness in my folk, I find the sincerity touching, but this is too over the top to listen to all the way through more than once."
+1,Spare us the Preachy Folk Crap!,"Ry Cooder is an incredible musician, but that does not automatically make you a great songwriter or a great album maker. He should stick to instrumental and soundtrack music, something he's good at."
+1,quite boring...,"I've been a fan of Ry Cooder's recordings for a long time, but noe I prefer him more like producer of other artist's records (listen to the latest M. Staples one..). ""My name is Buddy"" should be changed in ""My name is BORING"": I can save only 4/5 good songs (NOT masterpieces) in this cd, the sound is disjointed and the voice of Ry seems is really too tired...Finally, listening to the latest Ry's album, my favourite remains Chavez Ravine, that is strange and not perfect, but much better than Buddy!"
+1,Buddy,"I hate to say it,but for the 1st time ever I am severely disappointed in something connected with Ry Cooder.Musically,it sounds like so much hillbilly and not at all what I have come to expect from an artist whom I have admired for decades.I bought the album unheard,purely on past experiences,but sadly did not enjoy it at all."
+2,Warms the heart.,"I am not American. Nor do I usually buy this kind of music. I heard a few tracks by accident in a music store. But... we live in dark times, someone singing about friendship and brotherhood makes me feel that there are some good people out there. Its simple messages warm the heart. If the heart is true, the music is beautiful no matter whether the music is rock, rap... or in this case American Folk Music."
+2,Ry's best work,"This is an amazing disc. Much like his early work (Into the Purple Valley, Boomer's Story, etc.), this song cycle recreates the dust bowl era in modern sonic terms and musical language. It combines folk, jazz, blues, and protest songs into a charming, intelligent and entertaining mixture. If you are a fan of classic American music and clever storytelling, then this is the CD for you. It's the aural equivalent of some of Steinbeck's novels (`The Grapes of Wrath' and `Travels With Charlie' come to mind), crossed with `The Wind in the Willows'. That may sound like an odd mixture, but the results are wonderful.As in the best American folk music of the era Cooder is recreating, these songs are political motivated, socially aware and purposefully accessible to a wide group of people. His take on this form would do Woody Guthrie proud. This is the best musical purchase I've made in quite a while."
+2,Ry Cooder,"As an avid music fan with an abiding interest in the origins of popular music, I was again astounded by Ry Cooders ability to depict graphically the mood and sounds of the 30's. He has continually explored the origins of music from Africa to Cuba to Mexico to early America with consumate ease. My Name Is Buddy is only available on import in Australia and not for general release so I am proud to have my copy included in my collection. I trust that he, and others, continue to explore our musical roots and Ry Cooder remains as one of the Four or five artists who have had a profound effect on my musical knowledgePaul Thomas Australia"
+2,Ry Cooder My name is Buddy,"I do like the atmosphere on this CD. It brings back memories of the folk mmusic from when I was young (sixties, early seventies. I also like lyrics and his views on society."
+2,Buddy the cat is the best,"I heard about the CD with clips and an interview with Ry Cooder on NPR and immediately ordered it. The book and CD are just great. As a union member myself I was glad to have a musical record of some of the history of the movement, which has not been taught for years in the schools. Buddy and his friends journey across a dusty and violent America and try to find work. The pictures on the story book are priceless. The travelers have many adventures, and Buddy gets thrown in jail for being ""red,"" such a great joke on the union busters. Enjoy! I sent another copy to my brother in California, he loves it too."
+1,1 month to ship?,"I ordered it on april 11, now it's apr. 29. I just found that it's going to be shipped on May 12th.It is just a trash can. Are you casting this after getting order? custom made? what's wrong with you? I don't cancel this order only because it was supposed to be included in free super saving shipping."
+2,Great product,"This is a very good product. I begin use this evening creme, about a month ago and i can already see some subtle improvements on my skin."
+2,Nice but not the best,"I wanted to try this moisturizer since I love Exuviance foundation. I was hoping I'd also fall in love with this skin treatment. I can't criticize anything specific, but I didn't love it. It has a nice texture, and a little goes a long way. It does make my skin feel soft, and the scent isn't too heavy. For a similar price,though, I think I prefer the Olay Pro-X or Regenerist line. Primary reason? I did have a few small break-outs after using Exuviance Restorative Complex for a couple of weeks. Did the Exuviance cause this? I'm not sure. With the easy availability of Olay, I think I'll return to that family of skin care products."
+2,Great for smoothing and repairing sensitive skin,Some days my skin is very oily and other days it is dry. I use this a few nights each week to even out troubled-looking areas. It is very gentle and leaves my face looking and feeling healthier in the morning.
+2,Fair,"It is a very fair tribute to Celia. It's a shame that it was done so late when she wasn't abble to sing as she used to. The singers do well, but it leaves a sad taste to see Celia just sitting and listen to her songs being interpretated by others."
+2,Excellent,"So interesting! This product is excellent. I recomend it.This CD is excellent!....Try it, try it...you will see Love Celia and all the artists!"
+1,DVD CON PROBLEMAS,"ESTE DVD LLEGO EN BUEN TIEMPO. SIN EMBARGO, SE FREEZA EN LA CANCION NUMERO 1 INTERPRETADA POR VICTOR MANUEL, UNA DE LAS MEJORES."
+1,Regret Purchase,It felt very sad to me as Celia just sat there. I expected more based on the reviews and I was very disappointed.
+2,The best of recent books on Wordsworth and Coleridge.,"Eilenberg's book opens the complex and fascinating topic of intellectual property, in addition to providing brilliant readings of the major poems of these two seminal Romantic poets."
+1,"Good overview of breads in the world, not a good recipe book","This book starts with the usual 'bread book' introduction--explaining different grains, various methods of making bread,equipment etc. Then half of the book is devoted on introducing breads in different regions of the world. The rest is bread recipes from each part of the world.The pictures are nice and gives us an idea of what bread is in Germany, in France, in Japan, in the middle east. However, when I tried a couple of the recipes, they all turned out below average--and I am experienced in bread-making. I would suggest people who want to 'bake' to look somewhere else, such as 'the village baker'"
+2,World Encyclopedia of Bread,"Excellent book for beginners. A must for anyone who wants to fresh taste of home made bread. Excellent photographs and guidelines. Included also is method for adapting recipes for bread machines. As the name says it recipes from all over the world like England, Mediterranean and Asia are discussed, not to mention the American and festive type breads. I love it & sure that you will too"
+1,Worst dubbing ever!,"Fast beat motivating music. Average workout. But the dubbing is so bad as to be comically distracting. Might be better if you speak German, but with English dubbing, it's intolerable."
+2,camco wrench,"This is a great tool. Due to arthritis, I could never get the drain plug insertedcorrectly so it leaked profusely. This enabled me to insert the plug(a replacementmetal one)with no leaks!"
+1,Inaccurate description,"My suburban hot water heater drains where the Anode rod is. It is 1 1/16 and the wrench description does not indicate it is for, I believe, a Pet Cock fitting. Camco should better describe this item showing the size fitting it is designed for. Camco should know better."
+2,an almost necessary tool.,"I could easily have made this tool, but I'm getting lazy in my old age. It beats using a pair of channel locks, and much neater."
+1,Wasn't what I wanted,"This product is for turning a petcock valve, not for removing/installing a drain plug. It's my fault for not reading the description clearly, but what I wanted was a tool for removing the drain plug on my Atwood 6 gal water heater in my travel trailer. The nylon plug is in an awkward location and without a long socket extension (which I dont' have) it is a pain to screw and unscrew. Even though this plug is only finger-tight."
+1,The ad didn't say what size this thing was,"I ordered this wrench assuming it would fit my water heater drain plug. Since there was no choice of size, I assumed one size fits all. Well, unfortunately, one size does not fit all and this drain plug is too small for my drain plug."
+1,Did Not Work For Me,"Not at all what I needed because it did not fit. I expected that it would be a general universal RV water heater drain valve wrench, but I was wrong I guess. I have a Minnie Winnegago, and have a water heater that is a very common one used. I wasted my money. I had alreay thrown away the package so now I can't return it. Wish I would have known it would not work. The product itself isn't bad quality, but I thought the title and description of this product was not accurate."
+2,plastic tool,works ok but not really enough clearance to use on the water heater valve and is made out of plastic
+2,Did not fit my Coleman E3,This appears to be perfectly fine as long as it fits. I guess the Coleman E3 does not use a standard fitting so it does not fit.
+2,great stuff,These are just the beat scrubbies I'ver used. They don't scratch and they last forever. None of my local stores carry them anymore.
+2,Chore Boy Golden Fleece,"I grew up using these on dishes (mainly pots and pans) because my mom always said they work the best at getting off stuck on food without ruining your pans. Then, once they get old, after a month or two, they ""graduate"" to scouring cloths for cleaning sinks! Now that I am an adult, I can't stop using them. I even have my husband hooked! These are becoming harder to find in local stores and grocery shops, so I ordered them...and got a great deal!"
+2,Golden Fleece is the BEST,"Like the other reviewers, I can no longer find this product on grocery shelves. I tried HEB, Target & Walmart and that's about the only choices we have here in Texas. For some reason, periodically, stores stop carrying them. They should not do this, as they are absolutely the best for cleaning tough baked on things, as well as quick swipes before putting dishes in the dish washer. I have been using them for more than 40 years!"
+2,Raised body temperature and metabolism,"This product was suggested to help with low thyroid--and ""cold body syndrome"" which is related to low thyroid.My morning temperature was often 96 degrees or lower. Within one half hour of taking this guggul, my temperature was up to 97 or 98 and stayed there for about 4 hours. Increased metabolism is giving me more energy and I am losing weight.This brand seems to be working better than the other brand I took for a while."
+1,not a healthy product,"I started this a week ago and within one day of taking it as directed, i developed hives and full body rash. I know the possibility of these side effects was stated, but the degree is more extreme than expected. I stopped taking it on Tuesday and it is now Friday. The incredibility itchy rash continues. Use at your own risk."
+1,It made me gain weight.,"This stuff... sucks. At first, I was all gung-ho about trying it after reading Jillian Michael's book, Making the Cut. It's one of the supplements she recommends for women with an underactive thyroid. I don't have hypothyroidism, but my numbers are low so I figured I might as well give it a whirl. 10 lbs later, I realized I may be taking more than just ""guggul"". My doctor thinks there might have even been some type of steroid-like substance in it, because I gained 10 lbs in a month! I am a healthy eater, and I work out 5-6 days/week because I'm also a personal trainer. The way I see it.. don't waste your money, if you think you have a thyroid problem, go to an endocrinologist and get the real drugs, the ones where you know exactly what's in them."
+1,Was Larry alive when he made this? Terrible!,"1. Yes--> I am a Larry Carlton fan--> I've seen him numerous times over the years. As a baseline, my favorite albums are his earlier efforts etc... My favorite song (s) are strikes twice and mulberry street.2. Which makes this all the more frustrating--> how can such a great musician turn out such... completely boring music? I don't understand it and I guess I never will. The bottomline is--> if you tend to like neutral, tepid music (ie background music)--> this will be fine. Otherwise, skip this effort via Larry and pray that he comes back to life and puts out a good album."
+1,Should put his talent to better use....,"Larry Carlton is one fine guitarist, and fails to show off his talent in this latest release. The session musicians and far to prominent and mask out his playing. I would love to hear Larry Carlton solo, or with bass and drum only."
+1,What happened to Larry Carlton?,The elevator has arrived. Mr. Carlton's latest effort is so lackluster and unimaginative that I frankly can't believe it! He has been a wonderful player over the years and my library is full of his work. This album appears to be dedicated to the proposition that a raised pulse is risky. It is almost a forced melancholy. Riffs are dull and the whole work seems stifled by a desire to be background music to a car ad or something. What a drag!!
+2,What's with all the complaining?,"Ok, after reading some of the reviews here, I have a few things to get off my chest. To you guys who panned this release because Larry isn't 'shredding' like he did 15 or 20 or 25 years ago - please note that Larry is growing up, you should take notes. If you want crunchy riffs and monstrous dexterity, go see Steve Vai or Joe Satriani. Larry's playing has matured into a warm sound that envelops like a 10 year old Cabernet or the arms of a familiar lover. Guys like Peter White could take a lesson here and there. And the nicest thing is the use of all REAL instruments, no annoying drum machines.With that said I have one beef about this release. Larry, and all other purveyors of 'smooth jazz', please take note: NO MORE COVERS, NO MORE COVERS, NO MORE COVERS. It reminds me too much of Muzak, ok? That's why you don't get 5 stars."
+1,Larry's Careful New Album,"I've been a fan of Larry Carlton for quite some time, and I still listen to the ""Sleepwalk"" album and find it to be just as vibrant now as when it came out. Larry has always been a tasteful player but with just a bit of edge to make things interesting. This new album sounds much too carefully drawn. The guitar is too far down in the mix and Larry seems to be playing session man on his own album. The 2 selections with vocals don't really add anything for anyone looking for Larry Carlton. I hope his next album finds him reaching a bit and taking some chances."
+1,The obligatory contractual album,"It is unbelievable that Larry Carlton could churn out such an album that is bereft of ideas and imagination.This album has plenty of sound but no music; sort of ""talk a lot but say nothing"". The performance is uninspired and lifeless and the music (I mean sound) is dreadfully tedious. The only good thing that I can say about this album is that it has a great album cover and excellent sound for testing hi-fi systems. But, I'm sure we Larry carlton fans do not buy his albums for such things. If there is one Larry Carlton album that you should avoid, this is the one. I can't think of any other album he has done which is as bad as this one. If you expect some magical moments like we always use to when we listen to some of his other albums, forget it.The next time I see Paul Brown's name on Larry's new album, I'll pass."
+2,Chrysler/Blower,"This product is exactly what is pictured and fit perfectly. Haven't had any problems, but it has been in the vehicle only about a month.I would buy from this distributor again, especially since their price is half of what a car dealer wanted."
+1,Crap,"This dvd was in some other region format, wouldnt even play on my dvd player. They should be more specific when offering products that arent compatible with us electronics ! I will never shop here again!"
+1,"the movie rocks, BUT...","... sometimes it's nice to see that, indeed sometimes we germans clearly get better editions of some movies than you americans do. and in this case, the german company E-M-S did a very cool 2-disc Special Edition of Perdita Durango (original title) with the original english soundtrack. so I'd recommend this edition to all you americans with region-free-players, 'cause THIS FILM ROCKS UNCUT!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,Didint understand much,"I'm not sure what the plot was for this movie, I really don't know what i got the movie either maybe i wasn't in the right frame of mind or maybe it was cause of the sex scenes? i don't know but wasn't all that great."
+1,Dance with the Devil,This movie was ridiculously overpriced. The acting is horrible; the plot is nonexistent. The DVD didn't even have so much as a commentary track. I guess I learned my lesson--never give Rosie Perez a second chance.
+1,A Waste of a Picture,"This picture is a complete waste, considering it had nothing to offer, even the perversion in the film becomes trite and tiring, by the end, I had hoped that all the characters would wind up dead because they are uninteresting. The director thinks that he is being morally ambiguous by presenting Bardem as a villain who rapes and plunders all form of human decency but actually he is being silly. The film never knows if it is being a slasher film or a comedy, but by the end, who really cares as long as this disaster is over?...."
+1,A Piece of Trash,"This is the worst Bardem-Perez movie that I have seen. If the director De la Iglesia has some Tarantino influence, he went too far. It also depicts Mexicans as cult members and grotesque.It places people in the Caribbean speaking with a Castillian accent. A real piece of trash and mentally disturbing."
+1,So bad.,"This movie is so violence and so evil. It 's for those who love sex, drugs, etc. Children must beware of."
+1,"Great movie, but...","This is a great work by Alex de la Iglesia, but sadly this edition (""unrated"") has been butchered by A-pix. Many shots have been removed or replaced by video generated titles.Also, one of the high and emotional moments of the ending has been completely removed.If you can't get the original version, get this one. You will enjoy it because it is still a great movie. I give this edition only one star because I can't accept loosing that key moment at the end."
+1,Be aware!,"Don't blow 35 bucks on this because it says it's ""unrated"", here. They're ALL UNRATED, and you can find the same thing for just a few bucks elsewhere on this site!"
+2,Miller's overlooked art,"Steve Miller is probably the world's most underated guitarist. He is also very underated as an artist. Your Saving Grace is no exception. The title track is heavy with emotion and while not writen by Miller, shows off the talent of Tim Davis who was the backbone of the early stuff. The forcefull lovesong ""Little Girl"" and the civil rights motif ""Don't you let nobody"" are solid rock tracks with a hint of blues and a lot of attitude. ""Baby's House"" shows off the piano skills of Nicky Hopkins as well as Miller's strength as a vocalist. If you have Miller's box set you are missing out on the full version of this awesome song. ""Motherless Children"" has a blues twing and a solid emotional base that makes it a classic. While the album is short, it is a good buy. For the Miller enthusist it is well worth it. If not, you might want to start off his early stuff with Antholgy."
+2,THE MAGIC ORANGE TREE,Is a really good book!!! Easy for kids to learn. I will recommend this book to other family. I PERSONALLY ENJOY READ TO MY LITTLE ONE.
+1,"I am yet to receive this book, first time I ever had a problem",I am disappointed that the book has not yet come. I have always used Amazon and never had a problem before. I assume the seller is to blame. My calls have produced no results
+1,Lysenko in music,"Welcome to the nonsensical ramblings of the Trofim Lysenko of US musicology, Joseph Kerman. The bilious opinions of Kerman, a conformist snob whose lack of depth, judgment or taste is meant to be obscured by relentless aggression and malevolence, are best ignored, or even used as a reverse guide. The opera lover does not need to care about what this intellectual dwarf has to say. But I pity those for whom Kerman's opinion has ever mattered professionally."
+2,WONDERFUL BOOK,"If you didn't want to take the time to read the review by Stan Moore, take my word for it...This book is a truly wonderful look at the plight of the peregrine as a species. Jim Enderson is without a doubt one of the top peregrine biologists in the world, and has created a memoir that is an absolute gem. Buy this book!"
+2,VERY TEEN-MUSIC CD,"I really Like This CD because I like this kind of ""Teen Music"". It seems Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera with a bad day and Enrique Iglesias... Its Just a GOOD CD.ME PIERDO JUNTO A TI: A VERY GOOD song, I love it. (9/10)VAS A VOLVERME LOCA: Good, but not the best from the CD. (7/10)LA LECCIÓN: One of the best songs. (10/10)LA NOCHE LLEGÓ: Very ""Enrique Iglesias Style"". (8/10)NO SOY UN ÁNGEL: Not very bad...but too Machine (6/10)NADIE COMO TÚ: VERY GOOD. Too Romantic (10/10)UN HOMBRE DE VERDAD: ¡¡GOOD!! (7/10)TU ME SALVASTE AYER: So...Funny!!! (9/10)DONDE ESTÉS EL CIELO ESTARÁ: It's not very bad...(6/10)ESCÚCHAME: VERY VERY GOOD! (10/10)ENGLISH TRACKS: Not very bad at all...but in English. (6/10)"
+2,Brimful of Styles,"We already knew that Cornershop represented a unique brew of styles. This single goes two steps further. ""Sleep"" is remixed in a 1983 New Wave style sure to evoke memories of Thomas Dolby and Falco. Norman Cook's incomparable mix of ""Asha"" is already world-famous, own it for 10 bucks less than the import."
+1,Not Impressed,"Not to impressed that there is a picture of a girl on the cover, yet its a guy who is doing the teaching.The menu doesn't work! I can't bring up one specific dance routine to learn off of the menu, I can only hit""play all"" then fast forward to the routine I want to work on.Plus on the first dance he starts out doing the dance for like 3-4 minutes, then he teaches you the steps, then another minute of dance time... shouldn't he begin with teaching the steps, then go into an extended dance time?"
+1,Rip Off,"First, the DVD was produced in Germany, and you have your choice of the instructor speaking in his native German or dubbed into English. Second, the German-language menu works, but the English-language menu does not. The only way to navigate through the English version is to either fast forward or keep jumping to the next chapter. Third, this is not for beginners. I'm a beginner and I should know."
+2,An Acquaintance with darkness,"A young girl named Emily that lives in Washington. Her Mother is sick with a cough that can kill her. Her Father died in the Civil war. She misses her Father so much because they were so close. The book only starts like this but it is a really good book. I like the book because I has sapience and horror, like the part when Abraham Lincoln dies and they blame it on... So it is one of the greatest books and you should read it."
+2,Pretty Good,"I really liked this book! It is a Classic ""Rinaldi"". I really like Ann Rinaldi style of writing and it is filled with all sorts of excitement. One thing that was a bit different than most of her books is that is was sort of ""dark"". It is not a real ""happy"" book to read although it is very good."
+2,"Excellent content, Very easy reading, Historically correct!","I really enjoyed this book. The story was easy to follow, but very interesting. I enjoyed the detail put into the historical facts and character descriptions very much. It was nice to have the author describe in detail at the end where the actual fact ended and where the fiction began. You really understood why Emily was confused and felt for the country at the loss of the President. I would highly recommend this book for everyone from middle school age thru adult!"
+1,An Aquaintance with Darkness,"Emily Bransbury's mom just died a week ago,her best friends mom was arrested for haelping the assasanation of Aberaham Lincoln. Now she needs to live with her Uncle Valentine. But when Emily finds out about his night life she puts her and her uncle in danger.My opinion is that it was to long for me. After a week of reading it I was sick of it. Plus it was way to slow.I wouldnt reccomend this book because in some spots its hard to tell whats happening. Plus it is long enough you may not want to read the end.I would say its a good book for book clubs. You could help each other with the confusing stuff, and with the words. For people my age i read it a long time in advance."
+2,This book was Phnomenal,This was Ann's best book yet. The charatcters and the story were very well-written and woven into real history that I felt like i was relly there. The medical aspcet of it was interesting as well. I was also intrigued by all the body-snatchers and read more about them . The author presents a fair argument as to whether the bodies should have been left alone or used for mediacl science and I thought that her un-biased nature was commendable. This was a great book and I think this was definately the best yet.
+2,The Madness of Life,"In this book Emily's world crumbles beneath her feet when her mother dies. She goes with her uncle instead of to her friend's (Annie) house like her mother and she had planned. After all of this she decides to stay in control of her life. By doing this she betrays her uncle's trust and loses her friend Annie. Annie, in Emily's eyes, has grown cold and heartless since they found evidence that her mother was involved with President Lincoln's assassnation. But since this is after the civil war they wouldn't hang a woman, would they? I thought this book was very discriptive and mysterious, so in my eyes it was a good book. I like it also because it was based on the truth and I like how the book ended, I guess you could say it was a different ending."
+2,One of the Best,"I am a big fan of Ann Rinaldi, and I definatly think this is one of her best. It is a great book to curl up with, and once you start reading, it's hard to stop. Is is about a young girl who is confused and frightened after the assination of Abraham Lincoln. The story is very intriguing and, as with most of her books, a small and not overdone love story is taking place between two of the characters. It is worth reading, whether you buy it or not."
+1,Dark is right!,"A fan of Rinaldi, I was looking forward to reading this book. The original plot was set up well, but as I read on it became more gruesome and frightening with every page. Its title says it all: the book is just plain dark. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone not in for a horror story. Dead bodies, detailed accounts of hangings, nightmares, and assasinations are not what I look forward to in Ann Rinaldi's books."
+2,"Truly an ""Acquaintance With Darkness""",This a dark and mysterious book about an interesting and unthought of topic. The book makes the characters realistic. It is haunting and morbid. I would suggest this book for anyone who would like a most creative and intersting view on the Civil War.
+2,"First thought, bummer, as I read on more like Bravo!!!","The first paragraph or so , it was like Mrs. Rinaldi you can do better but as I read on I was like I take that back. I totally fell into the Washington D.C. backdrop. If I had to recommend this book to a person I'd also tell them this: you can't stop at just one of her books."
+2,A Very Suspenseful Book!,"This book not only kept me reading and reading, it also was suspenseful and thrilling. Emily was a truly wonderful character and all of the other characters had colorful personalities as well. If you like suspense and romance too, get this book today! You'll absolutely love it."
+2,This book was very good I loved the suspense,there wasn't enough romance though.I wish her books were longer
+1,A Disappointment,"I am a professional player and teacher with students ranging from beginner to adult.First the good things: the book has songs that not represented on prior play-alongs, including ""Harlem Nocturne"" ,""Opus One"" and ""Bernie's Tune"". Plus, the players involved are quite good. This book could be useful for helping a beginner (to jazz) develop feel, at least in playing melodies.However, the flaws are pretty severe. Most songs have only 1 chorus of improvisation, some less. On ""Harlem Nocturne"" and ""Desafinado"", the solos are less than 12 bars TOTAL. Next, some arrangements are poor. ""A Night In Tunisia"" does not include the interlude before the break. ""Harlem Nocturne"" does not include the interval pattern at the end of the bridge.Again, this title might have a little value for a beginning jazz player to follow the melodies in an appropriate style. I can't recommend this to anyone else. There are better play-alongs out there."""
+1,Poor!,I bought this to listen to a sax play better than me. No sax playing! Just a lame tone to follow along with.
+2,Watch by Moonlight,"This was a very good book, while not excellent. The characters, mostly Bess, were somewhat superficial and shallow, but this got better as the book progressed. As far as I am concerned, the only problem was the author's tendency to write page-long narratives of Bess's slightly maundering thoughts, which were fairly uninteresting and repetitive. But, as I said, it got much better by the end, and the final conclusion was very emotionally moving (I cried), even though anyone who's read Alfred Noyes' ""The Highwayman"" knew what would happen.The author is excellent at writing dark, emotional endings, and she used this ability to the full in this book. While there are the aforementioned problems, it's most definitely a page-turner, and if you like ""The Highwayman"" at all, you're pretty much guaranteed to like ""Watch by Moonlight"". It's not the sort of book you keep under your pillow and memorize, but it's a very good read even the second and third time."
+2,A Necessity for any Lovebird Owner,"Do not purchase a Lovebird until you read this book! This book is filled with important information. There is so much that I would have been completely ignorant to if I had not purchased this book. It helped my find the right cage, told me about dangerous toys, first aid, different species, etc. This book contains everything, if you only want to buy one book on lovebirds, make it this one. This book talks about things you would never think of, it is truly a wonderful and informative book. You can tell that the author loves lovebirds, and cares for their well-being. I am so impressed with this book, that if I decide to get another bird one day, I will turn to the same collection. I am looking forward to the arrival of my first baby lovebird, and because of this book, I feel confident and at ease that I can provide a safe and loving home for my bird."
+2,Excellent book for those who own companion lovebirds,"A visit to my local library yielded many books about breeding lovebirds, with little focus on the pet owner who wished to keep a single lovebird just as a pet. This book was a lifesaver! It was thorough, as well as fun and simple to read. I am buying the Cockatiel book in the same series for a friend who owns one because this book impressed me so much!"
+2,"Good book for pet owners, but not breeders","If you're getting a lovebird or 2 for a pet this is a great book. It goes over feeding, health, and all the other things a bird would need. It doesnt talk about breeding though. It goes over the different species which is nice.. The reason I gave it 4 stars was because it didn't talk about breeding. But as a pet book, it should be 5 starts :)"
+2,"Smooth and cool, like the anime series!","This CD is hi-tech and sharp and jazzy. It reflects the genre of the Cowboy Bebop anime series, and all but one part of the first song (where we hear the opening theme song) are all original material. The dj (who speaks between songs) is odd, but kind of funny -- talking about old bands from the 2040s and cracks about Jabba the Hutt. If you enjoy smooth and tasteful lounge, as well as some danceable trance/ambient tunes this is probably an excellent buy for you. You might want to check your anime shop, before plunking down 30 bucks for it, but it will still be cash well spent."
+2,Vitaminless?,"The version of this CD that includes ""Vitaminless"" is a bootleg. It'll be from ""Sonmay"" or ""Everanime"" who make a number of bootleg versions of various Anime soundtracks."
+1,Not woryh a plug nickle,"Useless, just a junk kit. Do not waste ur time or pennies on this item. If it was free and I had to checkin to sign up to get it, I would refuse it! Junk!"
+1,Not what it claimed to be,The pic was so small - couldn't see that it was exclusively screws - no nuts at all. I didn't lose my screws - I lost a nut on my glasses. How can you send out an eye class repair kit with no nuts? Please send me some nuts for my eye glasses.
+1,okay,"the keychain is useful and works good, so if you are getting this to tighten up your glasses, its great. but i bought it to replace a cushion on my glasses. the screws are so small you can barely hold them in your fingers let alone secure it in place to try to screw it in,even with someone else helping me. you are better off getting your glasses repaired in a shop. but i do like the keychain."
+1,Typical Imported Product,"The case is pretty much useless. Nothing stays in the small compartments. I really dont know why they exist. The small screwdriver, both flathead & phillips are cheap material. You cant magnetize it in order to hold the screws which would make all the difference considering the size of the screws."
+2,Nice kit,"Everything you need to fix your glasses. Nice kit. Don't buy the cheap-o 2 dollar kits, you'll still be left with broken shades. Indulge (haha) in the 6 dollar kit and you'll be right as rain."
+1,Screws do not have heads!,I was quite surprised to find that about half the screws in this kit were defective in that they did not have any cut in the head for a screwdriver. They looked loke little threaded rivets? No way to use them without a way to turn the screw. Quality rip off.
+2,Must Have foer Anyone with Glasses or Sunglasses,"I have a few very expensive pairs of sunglasses (won't buy expensive ones ever again) and this kit was exactly what I needed to tighten the screws that are constantly coming loose or falling out. Everytime I needed a repair it was $5-$10 but with this kit, I do it myself and that was worth the money!"
+1,Doesn't smell like plumeria...unusable,"This product smells disgusting, not like plumeria products I have bought. If you like plumeria, do not buy ... ... ... ..."
+2,Nice lighter version of Tresor,"This is a nice lighter version of Tresor for the summer. I've enjoyed it, although it does not smell just like Tresor."
+2,Good Enough I'm Looking for the Author,Help! My cousin in Brazil is trying to contact the author of this book. The letter he sent was returned to him as the address being no good. He had gotten the address out of the back of the book. Does anyone know how to contact the author?
+1,Fox Collection,The Great Fox War Movies (Patton - Special Edition / The Longest Day / Tora! Tora! Tora! - Special Edition)I purchased this set and the DVD's (6) Were Damaged. I requested a replacement. The Replacement was also damaged. The problem is the DVD's are in paper inserts in the Book. They are not protected. In the packaging process by FOX ( Not Amazon ) The DVD's get all scratched and will not play.
+2,"Can't vouch for content, but packaging is really nice","As I said in the title, I can't vouch for the content as this was purchased as a gift for my Dad. However, the packaging is great. I thought Amazon made a mistake and sent a book instead of the DVD package, but it turned out to be BOTH a book and the DVD's (guess I should have read the description better). In any case, I know they are classic movies and this deluxe presentation will make an impressive gift."
+1,Not the best deal...,"Do yourself a favor and buy the special two disk editions of each of these movies separately. You won't get the book, but you'll save almost $50 off the price of this set. Unless of course the book is worth the extra fifty to you... It certainly isn't to me."
+2,classic bit of entertainment,"Adventure movie based on book, pretty much plot for plot. Set in Scotland, very late 60s, very cynical portrayals. And some stock pieces that have stuck in my memory clearly from when I first saw it in 1970. Holds its own, and the Wally Stott music hangs in the memory as well."
+1,Not the best choice...,"Was received promptly, but the quality of the item is rather shoddy, barely lasted a week. Not the sellers fault but still to be noted."
+1,AAARGH!,"Avoid this game. I was gobsmacked to read the positive reviews on this game.There is little direction, you are left to wander about huge levels with chance bringing you across the necessary switch. The 4th level has caused me just to walk away from the game (Confluence). I cannot find a way out of the inital 3 levels. An online Game site I found said it was a bug so I downloaded an 80mb patch and had to replay from begining. Still no luck. Gamesite gave it 2.7 out of 10.The plot sounds great but is awful in reality - the script is like a 50's B movie and rather than guiding into suspicion about the Corporation ejects you into the Ressistance with the speed and elegance as a bad case of diorrea.I came across these reviews while trying to find BestBuys policy on returns of Software. ..."
+1,Worst 3D shooter I ever played,"I paid $2 for this at Gamestop. It is worth about $-30, (yes, that is NEGATIVE $30), because I wasted three hours of my life. Most of that three hours was spent working as a JANITOR, where nothing fun is happening.Most of the game play is spent walking around in circles in empty areas looking for the correct way out. Very boring. Enemies are not fun to fight. My favorite was the huge level with invisible enemies. How fun is it to spend hours going over the same layout again and again while looking for INVISIBLE creatures.This could be the worst game I ever played.Yes, I was stuck forever at the eco-dome, because there the door out wouldn't open. I think that might have been the bug referred to earlier.Do not buy this game."
+2,To the point,"Sufficient detail and a whole lot of information - perhaps too much information, it's a thick book - to plan ski tours, generally for lightweight touring gear, e.g. classic Nordic skis or 3-pin tele's. Alpine riders seeking vertical ft look for George Hurchalla's book."
+1,A disappointment,"This is not a good atlas at all. Maps are small and you can't find many of the cities, let alone small towns in europe, at least in southeastern europe. Waste of money."
+2,WIll work with new drivers,"My brother and I have had to split our time on the internet for a while. (He has a desktop which uses an ethernet cable to connect to the internet, while I have a laptop which requires the ethernet cable to be plugged into an airport) So for Christmas, I decided to give him a gift that would please me as well, this wireless adapter. The install was pretty simple, and then we downloaded the drivers. The PC recognized it fine, and recognized my ireless signal, but for some reason, the computer didn't recognize the wireless internet it was providing. We were unable to figure out why. About a week went by of fiddling with different things, like disabling the ethernet card, on the hypothesis that it was still somehow trying to draw internet from that, but even that didn't work. Finally, my brother found some way to install new drivers for the PCI card. After he did this, it worked fine. I hope this review helps anyone that might be having similar troubles."
+2,Not ready for Windows seven,"Had great connection and was REALLY fast. It was not ready for windows 7 tho, it doesn't has the drive for it yet!"
+2,Works Great,"I installed this card in my computer running windows 7 64 bit. Had to connect to internet with wired connection to let windows search for driver. Within a minute it found the correct driver for windows 7, installed it and it immediately found my wi-fi connection. Just had to enter my passwoord and everything is working great."
+2,A little trouble connecting but works fine,"I got the card into my computer and installed the software, just as the user guide suggested. It took me over an hour to finally connect, but I don't think this is the fault of the product, just my computer. I have been connected for about 5 minutes now and it works great =). The signal's good (I'm 40 or 50 ft from the wireless router and signal strength jumps between 91% and 95%) and It's about just as fast as my other computer with a physical internet connection. I would recommend it if you're looking for something cheap that works."
+2,Really good value for the money,"I needed a wireless card for my desktop PC as it was moving to another room and I don't currently have the time to run a coaxial connection in there for the cable modem.I picked this card based on the rating and reviews here. I am happy to say that they were very accurate and this is a really good card, especially given that the price is so low compared to other, brand name cards.Installation was very simple and the signal strength and speed are perfect. I was in a hurry so I just used the Windows wireless client instead of the dedicated, included software but perhaps if I get time later, I will try running that.All in all, you simply can't go wrong with this card - right price and very good performance."
+2,Satisfied Customer,"I needed a wireless pci card to get internet access from my garage, but I got more than what I expected. My computer is about 40-45 ft. away from the actual router and is in a completely separate part of the house. I'm surprised that I get 75-80 percent signal strength from where I am, which was way less that my last one that had the small antenna attached directly to the pci card. All I can say is the price and the product are both awesome."
+2,Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1 easy install,"After reading past reviews, I was prepared to have to download special 64-bit drivers to make this card work with Vista 64-bit. But they weren't needed: Vista 64 automatically got the drivers from Windows Update, and I was connected to my WPA network in minutes. Never needed the MSI installation disk or the drivers I'd downloaded.Card itself works find, excellent signal strength. The little antenna is fine, although I may wind up velco-ing it to the case."
+2,Stable and fast!,"I am using this card on my new PC that I just built. I bought this as a cheap alternative to a USB type card. I must say, I will never do USB again. Strong signal and NO dropouts. Works great on my 64-bit system. There are no cons to this card. Buy it while it is still available. Other sites are out of stock!!!!"
+2,leet product,This thing can pick up signals better than anything I have used. It gets a better signal than the Linksys or Buffalo router functioning as a wireless bridge (via DD-WRT or Tomato). Installation is just like any other windows device. Extremely stable connection even with crappy routers.
+2,Easiest route I have ever installed!,"I noted the opinions of previous raters of this product and decided to give it a try.Not only was delivery fantastically quick, but the wireless card installed instantly and required no configuration by me! So nice to buy something that installs easily and works well."
+2,"Works well, but antenna cable is a little short...","Bought it for a 2nd computer that is on the other side of the house (100 feet or so). Used the drivers provided (running WinXP Pro). Usually has 3-4 bars (out of 4) of reception, has not caused a reboot that I know of (system is not on for long spans of time). The only problem is that the cable does not allow me to place the antenna on top of the CPU case (full-sized desktop case).Overall, a very good rating."
+2,Works Good.,I Bought this card for a third computer in my house and its the ferthest from the router and works fine.
+2,Fastest so far!,"Bought this to install in a 40 Gig, HP Pentium 4 hard drive government surplus computer that is about 2-3 years old. Other than having trouble connecting it with my QWest wireless service (it wouldn't show in the little box they kept telling me to click on even though the wireless card properties said ""the device is working properly""), I got it to connect anyway and this computer now has the fastest internet in the house! It is faster than my brand new Dell that I got last year. I am recommending it to my parents who bought similar surplus computers after seeing how fast the internet was on this computer. I don't think it is the computer though, I think it is the wireless card! It was easy to install, too (and I have never installed anything in a tower before). I am very pleased with it, esp. for the price!"
+1,Weak Signal,"I purchased this because of the good reviews.. but I didn't have a good experience. Putting the card in was easy enough... but once I got it in, the signal was 14% ... so I thought... ok.. we are 2 floors away... maybe it's not close enough. So I moved it to the room 10 feet away from the wireless router.. and I still only got 14% and it kept dropping connection. I messed with the settings for several hours and couldn't get any better connection. Uninstalled, returned to Amazon at their expense for a prompt refund.. and purchase the WRT54G. I get over 80% with that!"
+2,GREAT!!! and slow cost!!! BUT!!,"This product works great once you figure out how to connect it. This is the only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5. The price is perfect for someone one on a budget. The instruction on the manual are not clear, i followed the instruction and was ruinning into problems when I tried to connect to my secured network. I had to go to the manufacturer website and download the most up to date driver and then use zero config when i right clicked on the icon on my desktop. I then let windowsXP detect the many wireless connection in my area. Once I clicked on my network and used my password this thing just work like magic. Connection, speed is awesome."
+1,did not work,The card did not work. Customer service did not respond. The attenna did help boost the linksys card I ended up installing.
+2,Very Fast Wireless Card,"I am using this card with a Windows XP 32 Bit operating system, the card installed without a hitch and is faster than I expected. With the computer in the same room as my wireless card I don't even need to use the antenna. I am very impressed and it has worked flawlessly for me."
+2,Works with Vista 64,"I loaded this up today and out of the box it did not work with vista 64, I had to go on another computer and go to MSI's website to get the vista 64 drivers. Once I had those I ran them and the card works great. Only reason I give this a 4 out of 5 is because while using this to game I lag for about 1 second every couple of minutes, it's just enough to be a pain."
+2,Works with XP 64!!!!,"I tried so many different cards and combos trying to get my newly built Shuttle cube PC to work with XP 64 on my wireless network. I tried two different USB devices and three different PCI devices and none of them worked until this product. What a great price too. I put it in loaded the software and BAM! it work perfectly. Very cool how some thing just work and for about one third the price of all those other devices that I tried. My only complaint would be the 18"" external antenna. I wish it was one of the folding ones that comes attached. Oh well.... I'm just happy to be finished and not have to return any more stuff because it doesn't work."
+2,Works great,This item works great.I used it on an old windows 98 machine. Worked right out of the box. The antenna wire could be a little longer. It replaced a linksys USB I never could get to work right.
+2,Works Great!,"This little card installs flawlessly on Windows 7 and then just works like a champ. Great connectivity while connecting to a Linksys WRT54G from a fairly difficult location (downstairs and across the house!). Very happy with it, especially at this price,"
+2,Easy to install...cheaper than buying directly from Dell!,"This card is a breeze to install, fits right into the slot in my Dell PC. Dell was asking for $50 for pretty much the same card, preinstalled. Saved a bundle. Couldn't be happier. No issues with Windows, no problems with connection speed. Certainly recommend this product."
+2,Good product. Recommended.,"This works as well as the other reviewers suggested. Easy installation if you've opened up your cpu before and exchanged a pci card before. The antenna has good range, and I was connected in minutes to my wireless router. Thanks a lot."
+2,"Reliable, Fast, and Inexpensive.","I've burned through 4 different types of USB Internet dongles and a few PCMCIA cards of all brands. Only one dongle works now and it's from Trendnet. So I decided to go with PCI cards for wireless internet. The first one I got was for my wife. It was a good deal until they doubled the price when I needed a few more. Trolling Amazon I went. After reading all of the reviews, I settled on this card. I purchased two and they work flawlessly. One is connected 24/7 to the Internet, my daughter can't miss a beat with Club Penguin, and the other runs an FTP server 24/7. I have had them for a while now, at least 6 months or so, and they work a lot better than most of the USB dongles I've had. I have no issues uploading or downloading huge files from FTP to my HTTP server.It was a good buy."
+2,Great Wireless PCI card,"It is a wonderful and for the price, nothing can beat it.I had other USB adapters installed before and never have great reception as this does.Highly recommend.The MSI software needs a little attention but if you follow the procedures, you should be fine. Took no more than 15 minutes to get every thing ironed out."
+1,Incompatible with windows7,"OK, I bought this card after reading all the nice reviews, but in fact, it sucks. The official website doesn't have a driver for windows 7. It took me hours to find a driver from its chip manufactur. Now the computer finally recognized the card and can be connected to the router, but 80% of the time, the only thing you see when opening up a browswer is ""server not found"". It's on its way back to amazon. If you are eager to try out windows 7 when it's out, avoid this card as best as you can."
+1,antenna sucks! I recommend a more modern antenna!,"okay, first of all it works, but the thing is that the antenna it comes with is sort of short, i mounted it to the top of my case, but it just looks sketchy.Secondly, the antenna broke on me today, and if you dont have the antenna connected to the pci screw in-no wireless... the screw in (with the little black tape that goes around the wire) is very sensitive almost to the point where its unfair. and like i said, no antenna no connection. my antenna broke off at the base and it makes the wireless pci care useless.And lastly, like i mentioned before the antenna looks like something out of the 80's with a little cliche tabletop design, but i just mounted it to the top of my case, and it still gets in the way when i take my case out to work on it.Im sure that this wireless card works fine connectivity and signal and all that, but once your antenna breaks its all over- NO MORE CONNECTION"
+1,Not Worth It,This product constantly connects and disconnects every two seconds. I have an HP and the connector plates don't line up either. Every two seconds the included program refreshes the network list and connects and disconnects. It does not work.
+1,Doesn't work,This product will come up with the networks in the area. If you put in the network pass key it will connect then immediately disconnect. I bought it because I don't have alot of money and I wanted to get a wireless adapter cheap. Don't buy. Fork out the extra money on a better adapter.
+1,DO NOT BUY!,1) Too many options to make it run smoothly.2) Not a plug & play3) Breaks connection haphazardly
+1,Keeps dropping the connection.,"I tried for over a month to fine tune the settings to keep the connection from dropping. But intermittently the connection would always fail. Sometimes after an hour and other times after 24 hours. If I stopped the device through the device manager and then restarted it, it would usually reconnect for awhile. I finally gave up and bought a Linksys WMP54G. Which works great. Maybe I just got a lemon."
+2,Works great on Vista 64-bit,"NEVER had a problem with this device finding a connection, No problems in standby or hibernate mode, or any delays in finding my network.Didn't even need the enclosed drivers. Vista 64-bit connected the device without a hitch and it's been working flawlessly for about 1 year.EDIT 09/24/2011This device also works great with Linux Ubuntu 10.04..."
+1,crc receive errors,"Installation was relatively simple, but the receiver seemed not sensitive enough for the location.After successfully connecting a mac mini with airport at the same location, I was convinced that the problem was the adapter. I installed another adapter , linksys, that worked immediately. Perhaps the super G will work in locations with clear line of site access, but it was not strong enough for my environment. I had to spend the extra money to get a working solution."
+2,Significant improvement over my USB wireless,"I had a USB wireless adapter that got 50-60% signal strength. This this adapter, I get around 90%. I've absolutely no problems with this card and have been impressed by it's performance."
+2,works well,"does as advertised. Bought this because of current reviews and it's great. I have to ""repair"" the connection about once every 2 weeks on the machine being used with this card, but I never have to repair the connection on my other computer. Not sure why this is, but it's a really fast fix and never causes problems."
+2,Works as advertised,"Good product, works just as described. Easy to install. Have not had any problems thus far."
+2,Simple Installation,I received and installed this last night on my kids 4 year old HP desktop. It is a replacement for the Buffalo wireless USB adapter the kids broke a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to get a replacement Buffalo product but found that a court injunction now bars Buffalo from selling many of their products in the US.I installed the Super G and it interfaced with the Buffalo router in 30 seconds. No problem at all. It even receives pretty good signals from 5 other wireless networks in my neighborhood. I am no computer geek but will say this product works like a charm with no dropped signals so far.
+2,Excellent signal,"A few points I'd like to share:1. Excellent reception - I'm using Linksys router with DD-WRT firmware and this card picks up consistant 5-bar signal. I've previously had Buffalo Airstation WLI2PCIG54S in the same machine and it only had around 2-bar of signal strength (same location.)2. Antena cable is about long enough to put it on top of a midsize tower.3. I run RaLink (for chipset RT61) on XP machine instead of the MSI supplied driver, also configured thru Window wireless option. So far, it's been stable, no drop signal.For price/performance ratio, I think this is a great choice."
+2,Talk about plug and play!,"I have windows Vista to start with. Installation took all of 5 minutes. I installed the software that came with the product and could not get my PC to recognize the card installed in an empty PCI slot. Went to the manufactures website and sure enough, they had the new software upgrade for VISTA. Installed it and was online instantly. It seems as fast as direct cable hook up. Worth every penny. A great product..."
+2,Works great with Windows 7,"Just got this card for my new Windows 7 machine. Worked great after I got the RA link drivers from their website. Seems fast, doesn't lose connections, the antenna seems sturdy. Right now only using it with 802.11b but it seems fast enough!"
+2,Works great!,"I had a wireless USB adapter, and it does not compare to this! Easy to install and hasn't dropped signal on me yet"
+1,Does not work with Windows Vista & Airport,"Tried and failed to get my pc set up on our Airport 802.11g network. Vista did not recognize the card; XP recognized the card but would only let me join the network when we turned security off. I'm sure that this is a Windows problem more than it is the fault of the wireless card, but still--couldn't get this product to work and now we have to buy another card."
+2,Works great with my Compaq Presario with Windows Vista sp2,"I tried two linksys wireless cards and they were bad, one barely got a signal and the other one simply didn't detect my router.This one immediately did work after installing the drivers. Granted I've only had it for a week, but am very pleased. Our router is at the bedroom which is in the other end of the house (my desktop is in the bedroom opposite side) and the signal is awesome!!!"
+2,Works Great!,"I had a Linksys wireless receiver that was not compatible with Vista, so after upgrading my computer, I found this on Amazon and based on reviews, decided to give it a shot. Worked wonderful right out of the box, and signal strength is excellent! Works like a champ, and easy to install. Highly recommend if you need a Vista compatible connection to your wireless router."
+2,Works great,I added this to my windows vista desktop. It seems to work fine. I have been using it for months.
+1,lost settings,"Works great most of the time. BUT, keeps losing settings thus my internet drops. I have to reinstall drivers every couple of days."
+1,Total garbage! Software terrible. No support. Don't buy!,"I bought this adapter and it is going right back to Amazon. I installed it and the software would not load properly. I have a 6 month old HP machine running Vista. After searching the net, I found Vista drives, but they didn't work, either.What a piece of junk.I bet the hardware is fine, but without good software, forget it.I bought a Linksys WMP54G."
+1,"Works, but with limitations.","This PCI card is easy to install, and so is the software. The interface of the software is also good. However, the cable connecting the antenna and the card is too short, making it difficult and often impossible to find a good location for the antenna to have stable strong signal. This is especially true if the PC is located under a desk. The cable is too short for the antenna to reach the desk. My desk has metal legs, which may interfere with the wireless signals. I used this card for a year and was often irritated by the need for tweaking the position of antenna to get stable signal. Since PCs are not to be moved around, if possible, installing a network cable will be a far better solution than wireless. I finally bought an RJ45 crimper, connectors, and cat5e bulk cable (for about $80 total) to connect several rooms to my router. I wish I had done this at the beginning to save the money on this card."
+2,Works great,"This product works really good. My computer is pretty far from any connection, yet it still connects great, and is usually very fast."
+2,It works!,"I bought this because my crappy D-link wireless pci adapter was dying only after about 6 months into use. It was dropping connections every 10 minutes or so. Now after I plug this in, I get at least 4 bars compared to average 2-3 bars i used to get with d-link. I saw some users complain about the short antenna. Yes it is pretty short but long enough to get on top of the computer and that alone can make whole lot of difference. Otherwise spend little more money and get more expensive ones. For this price, this one is a steal. Also to anyone who bought/will buy this item. Do yourself a favor, dont use the crappy driver that comes with it. Go to ralink website and download their reference driver."
+1,Very Dissapointed,This is a book that has a chapter on the Breed itself. Great Pictures of Bassets. And then it is a general dog Information Book.I was looking for a Book that would be much more specific about Basset Hounds and not a product catalog.
+1,"Lots of Basset photos, short on Basset specifics.","I got the 1995 edition of this when I got my Basset. I enjoyed the MANY photos of Bassets, but was disappointed that most of the book appears to be a generic insert that fits in ANY general dog book complete with lots of advertisements for miscellaneous dog stuff. It looks like there is a fill in the blank form used to create the books where you type in a few breed-specific details and lots of photos and -- presto! -- a new book.Less than 30 pages (of 224) are specific to Bassets."
+1,"Lots of Basset photos, short on Basset specifics.","I got the 1995 edition of this when I got my Basset. I enjoyed the MANY photos of Bassets, but was disappointed that most of the book appears to be a generic insert that fits in ANY general dog book complete with lots of advertisements for miscellaneous dog stuff. It looks like there is a fill in the blank form used to create the books where you type in a few breed-specific details and lots of photos and -- presto! -- a new book."
+1,Waste of money,"This program does have some good hiking information but it is not very user friendly at all. The maps are the worst part of it, you can either look at a small general state map or zoom to a trail map NOTHING in-between. If you want to find trails (and don't know the trail name) you have to guess on the state which only lists major cities. All you can do is click on the small state map and hope it is near the town you are looking for. If you know the trail name then it is OK. My advice is save your money and use the internet because there are many hiking web sites that have the same or more trail information and are a lot easier to use."
+2,DONT BUY FROM AMAZON!!!,this is a good reciver but i got it at circuit city for 120. i live in california so im not sure if they have circuit city's anywhere else.
+2,Great product,This is a great product for the price. For a home theater aplication this amp does more than expected. And for the price you just can ask anymore. I got this amp shipped very quickly and received it without any problems all the way in Aruba! The amp has a bunch of preset EQ's so you'll find one that'll fit you. I run these through old but faithfull Pinnacle 200 monitors and some RCA surrounds and the whole set just begs to be played out loud. It's been a while since I felt rumble in the room from such a deep bass. I think it's part amp part speakers. If you match them correctly you won't go wrong.
+2,"Outdated but Great for Essays, Papers, and Editing","I value this book since I proofread papers, essays, administrative memos, etc. for clients on liveperson.com and in past careers. This helps for office filing, clerical/administrative basics if you are working on these type of jobs/duties required. I also recommend this book for editing projects and for reference for college papers."
+2,a valuable resource,"if you need to have clarity regarding the usage of the written word, this book will be a valuable, easy to use reference."
+2,Simply the best,"I teach business writing in industry and government, and I recommend the Gregg Manual enthusiastically in all my programs, at every level. There are a lot of wonderful resources out there, including Albert Joseph's classic EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO GRAMMAR, that can help you understand what makes our language tick, but there is nothing like Gregg when you need an authoritative answer NOW to a specific (even picayune) question. And it's striking to see how EXCITED seemingly well-balanced people from all walks of life can be when they first get their hands on Gregg. After reading the other reviews here, I am even preparing to do the unthinkable and buy a new copy - just to see what the new edition has to say about computers (my copy is a little old...)."
+2,Book review,great book a lot better than I excepted. It is now being used in class. quick shipping. very happy. looking for more from that author and related material.
+2,An invaluable style and reference manual for advertising copywriters,"This is the best style manual for advertising copywriters on the market. There may be a new edition that supercedes this one by the time you read this. if so, I would buy it without reservation. I find myself reaching for this time and again when I write. Highly recommended."
+2,Simply the Best!,"Since 1980, I have been recommending this reference to over 23, 000 participants in my business writing workshops. I describe the book as invaluable, comprehensive, beautifully organized, and continuously updated. The Gregg Reference Manual is one of two essential tools for business, government and corporate writers: the other is a fat dictionary. The Manual is full of wisdom and articulates sound uniform rules with nicely nuanced exceptions. It is simply my writer's crutch."
+1,Boo! Stay away from this product,"Such a great idea, perfect in its simplicity, and yet executed so horribly. This is the first time I've ever felt the need to write a review on Amazon (I was so worked up I even took pictures and added them to the product description).1. The tactile feel of the product sucks. The buttons should click or at least depress nicely.2. Murky, hard to read numbers. Even when I push down all the way some numbers are still barely legible and I wonder if my daughter will be able to depress the buttons all the way.3. Some of the math is wrong! 1 + 2 = 3? 2 + 2 = 3? This isn't exactly advanced vector calculus and it's THE ONLY THING this product is supposed to do. At least do it right. Even if the company realized the mistake after one million units were produced, they should have the pride to not ship a math product geared exclusively towards kids learning math with bad math on it.1 star, avoid."
+1,Hard to see answers under buttons,I bought this for my oldest son because he is interested in learning addition and subtraction. He has only used it four or five times. He gets frustrated that his finger covers the answer and the plastic is so thick it is hard to read anyway. I remember using this toy when I was young and I thought the manufacturers would have developed a better product since materials have changed so much in the past twenty years.
+2,Perfect for a first grader,great for a child just learning basic math concepts. has really helped my first grader gain an edge with math facts
+2,No batteries calculator!,"My husband had these as a kid. If you push the buttons down, the answer becomes visable through the plastic. Durable and great for our kids to practice math with."
+2,Use product in bright light,"I bought this toy for my daughter, I remember playing with this at a cousins house as a child. Although, I don't remember having a hard time seeing the numbers as a child. I found that it is best to used to product over a light.. if possible, or in a well lit area. I THINK THE PRODUCT COULD BE IMPROVED IF THERE WERE A MINI LIGHT BUILT IN THE BACK OF THE GAME.Durable and fun though."
+2,Great learning toy!,"Bought this for my niece, as I had one similar as a child and she loves it as much as I did! It's a fun way to learn addition and subtraction!"
+1,Plus-Minus Chart Toy,"Big problem... the answers are not printed on the key above. They are underneath the key, so that when you depress it, you can see through. The problem is the numbers on top are over the number underneath in many cases, which makes the answer harder to see. I really prefer the ones where you can clearly see the answer print above."
+1,Useless,"I was so excited to receive this to help my 5 year old with her addition and subtraction. You are supposed to press on the button and ""magically"" the correct answer appears.No magic here! The answers are simply underneath and as you push, the correct answers underneath are supposed to become more transparent or visible (similar to using tracing paper and placing it over something you want to trace. The closer the tracing paper is to the image you want to copy, the more clearly you can see it.) Well, neither my daughter nor I could even make out what the answers were. How are we supposed to read THROUGH a plastic button? It made no sense.This was really a disappointment and such a waste!"
+1,out of stock?,When item was ordered it was in stock I waited 4 days that I could have ordered another item just to be emailed out of stock. The money was taken out of my account so I couldnt even buy anything else. very irritated I need this hat for a xmas gift wont be buying from this company again.
+1,Arrogant Author,"I found that the style of the book was more about the author showing off his knowlege, rather than presenting the information. There are few examples, and the ones that are there, are poorly explained. There is a severe lack of organization - he just seems to spew information. At times he shows us his humor - not very funny, but the most readable part of the book.He spends too much time bashing C and C++. (Does he think it makes him look smart?) I want to learn Java, not compare it to other languages and think how great I am for using it (like he does). One has to know C++ to understand what he's saying. In general, if you know already OOP and C++ this book will be good for you, otherwise STAY AWAY!!!"
+1,AWESOME Writer - Not updated for all of Java2...,"Rushed to press, not all of the Java2 API is included in this volume. I loved Java 1.1 and Beyond, but I wasted my money on this one..."
+1,ONLY FOR PROGRAMMER,I got this book for my programming class and I had no programming experience before. I hate this book! Maybe some people who have a little background would like it better.
+1,It is pretty bad,I am a computer Science student at the university of new brunswick and i felt that this book was a complete waste of time. The author would introduce new topics and then jump into rather difficult examples with very little explanations. I would recommend that anybody interested in learning java to not buy this book.
+1,A good source of propaganda!,"I have learned Java from ""Core Java"". It was a wonderful book. I just picked up this one and before I even finished the first chapter I was so sick and full with all propaganda the author tries to make me believe. He should know to treat us professional developers better than this. I rate it 2-star instead of 1 even before I read the book because I want to be fair with him. When I finally get back to my sense and sit down to read this book I may think it deserve a better rating or maybe worse. Who know?"
+2,Great book - easy learning,"I loved ""Just Java 2"", and found it a great tutorial on all the key aspects of Java. Unlike what one other reviewer wrote, there is no assumption of C++ (It amazes me that people who read a book so superficially feel free to share their wrong assumptions about it). Just Java 2 is well written and easy to follow. The examples are interesting, and the source, the Java FAQ, and a wealth of other info and compilers is on the accompanying CD. Highly recommended!"
+1,Vague,"This is not a good Java book. It goes too fast over topics that should be covered in more depth, lacks examples, mentions concepts never explained before, and the teaching style is horrible. If you want a thorough introduction to Java, with plenty of examples, and a well-organized method of teaching, do not buy this book, instead get ""Beginning Java 2"" by Ivor Horton. ""Just Java"" seems like was written to simply let you know that the language exists and it has this and this feature, but it doesn't teach how to use them. I don't even see it as being a good reference book. The 5-star reviewers must have been paid to give such good comments on this book."
+1,Lacks depth.,"This book does not treat any topic in detail. If you just want to skim through Java concepts at 10,000 feet this is the correct book for you. The print is very sparse with lots of not very useful (rather large) images.I got mis-guided by all those 5-Star reviewes."
+1,I am surprised this book is endorsed by SUN,"This book does not have any order, take a look at the chapter ""FILE I/O"", after reading that chapter the only program you can write and test is only a lame example of how to copy 2 files. After reading other books and references I found that explanation in this book about streams character-based and byte-based is totally confused and mixed, there is no explanation about high level or low level streams and everything is so confused if you have not done anything with Java. Other subject is Exceptions, how come 10 pages of text (with listing examples) is going to explain exceptions, just showing a chart of the class is not enough. I think this book does not help anybody who wants to learn Java or to someone who is doing some programming on java already , because there are better sources that this one."
+1,Not Practical,"This book leaves much to be desired. Take the chapter called ""All About Applets"" for example. It briefly covers how browser and applets interact, parameter passing, key applet methods, and jar files, but it does not put together a cohesive, clear, practical example in the whole chapter. The best example they have is displaying a jpeg file extracted from a jar file. When am I ever going use that? Try putting together an useful applet for your web page from reading that chapter -- I know I couldn't. Fragmentation and lack of good examples occur through much of the book.Don't be fooled. This book had a 4 1/2 star rating this book had when I ordered it (with many reviews), and it's definitely not deserving of the 4 star rating it has now."
+1,Its little hard..,The way he used to explain the topics are confusing..I was very excited to buy this book but found it difficult instead of having C and C++ knowledge.
+2,Great book...the best one I looked at.,Explanations are clear and concise....which is what I needed. Includes sample code to illustrate points made.
+1,NOT so good,"Not a very good book to learn Java. I found that the book doesn't organized very well, and you will still get confused if you are a beginner even after you read the book throughly."
+2,The best programming book I've ever read,"I've struggled with a lot of mumbling-jumbling programming books and wondered why programming book can be so boring and difficult. Only after reading this book, I understand a lot of authors either don't know what they are talking about or don't really make an effort to make their books useful. Mr. Linden knows exactly what he talks about and make it as simple as possible to understand. Einstein used to say that everything should be as simple as possible but not simpler. Mr. Linden has achieved that. If there were an award for writing good programming book, he certainly deserves one. Thank you Mr. Linden for writing such an excellent book."
+2,Just Java 2,"Excellent book, especially for those who have some knowledge of Java.I found the way the author explains topics very thrilling. He makes topics that had previously seemed very hard, such as RMI, appear very simple. The book is also illustrative and leisurely. The examples are simple and easy to follow."
+2,"Not as good as his book ""Deep C Secrets""","I believe Peter Van Linden is one of the best authors out there, and his book titled ""Deep C Secrets"" is one of my favorite. However, this book doesn't quite live up to the standard set by his previous books. There's a lot to cover in Java 2, so I'll cut him some slack. Some topics are given a topical treatment e.g. the difference between package, protected and private scope was poorly explained. On the other hand, his explanations on threads are one of the best - especially the diagrams. In short, I believe this book is not for the beginning Java programmer - more for someone who is between beginner and intermediate level."
+2,Great book for existing programmers,"This book is great for people (like me) who can already program, and just want to learn Java. I found it went at the right pace to get me the info I needed on Java. Most examples are small enough to understand easily, with much bigger ones inc. complete games & applications on the CD. Highly recommended if you want to learn Java, and already know C or Fortran or VB etc"
+2,Excellent intro to Java and OOP for newbies.,I have read the book cover-to-cover. Peter is an excellent writer. He presented the details very clearly and kept me entertained. I found few errors which I can't say for many of the other technical books I've read. He has helped me get off on the right foot with Java and OOP programming. Readers will need other books to cover specific areas or APIs of Java in more detail.
+1,Do not buy this book unless you know C++,"I thought I'd be able to learn Java from this book, but after a few chapters I was totally frustrated by the way the author attempts to teach you Java in terms of C or C++, neither of which I know, neither of which are necessary to learn Java.I found the book condescending to non C and C++ programmers, and the order of subjects he chooses to teach Java is wierd.If you want to learn Java and don't know C or C++, do not look here, go to Dietel and Deitel's ""Java: How to Program"" instead."
+1,Should be Java for C/C++ Programmers,"The title of this book should have been, ""Java for C/C++ Programmers"". It is mostly a comparison of C/C++ programming to Java, heavy on the C part. But that is not the only problem. The author's writing style is more aimed at puffing up his own image than simple exposition of the subject. On page 91 he states, ""In 1993, I coined the term 'Bubbabyte' to describe 2^64 bytes. Just as 2^10 bytes is a kilobyte, [...] so 2^64 is a Bubbabyte."" He should have coined the term 'BubbaBrain' to describe himself. A much better book is ""Core Java, Vol 1"", by Cay S. Horstmann, Gary Cornell."
+1,Not a very thorough book,"This book has some excellent reviews. As a student that has studied a few other languages, including OOP languages, I felt that this was the least helpful of all starting books that I've picked up. The code examples do not give you any inkling of how a real Java program may be used. The features of the Java language are introduced without explaining why they are needed and how they are actually used in real programs. I would not recommend this book to anyone who would like a clear example of the Java language."
+1,Don't buy this book unless you already know JAVA,"The reviews here are deceiving. Trust me. Unless you have already read another book on Java, you will have a hard time understanding it. The examples are fragmented and never complete. The author assumes that you know Java already and did not even bother to provide examples for many of the concepts. This may be a good book for intermediate level JAVA programmers, but it is definitely not for beginners. If I didn't know C++ at all, I would have thrown this book into the trash can the first day I read it. This ranks up there as one of the worst programming books I've ever read, a total waste of my hard-earned money. Thanks to the deceiving reviews, I now need to spend more money to get a real beginner JAVA book."
+1,very cryptic details,not suited for beginner's should have qiute lucid explationsi dont recommend for new commers to java
+1,very bad book,"The book is very poorly written. It doesn't have enough solid complete examples to cover a topic. The author tries to rush through and cut corners at every place. The author doesn't realize that theory is best when it is coupled with complete examples. Even the CD is poorly organized and doesn't flow with the book. I'd give this a -1 star if I could.I think the book ""core java 2"" is much better."
+1,Not for true beginners,"I bought this book after reading the reviews. The impression I had was that this would be an excellent introduction to Java. What I discovered is that this book ASSUMES KNOWLEDGE OF C++. If you dont have some background in C++, then skip this and go for something else!"
+1,Please dont buy if you are entirely new to Java Concepts,"Firstly,Amazon's own review about this book - ""If you want to learn Java FROM ZERO..."" is entirely misleading. The author has written this book as if he is talking to his collegues(who obviously know Java) over the coffee table. If you want to learn Java from Zero , are new to programming concepts,OOPS etc. just stay as far as possible from this book and PLEASE dont go by the 4 and 5 stars this books has.THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS and I STRONGLY REQUEST AMAZON to remove their recommentdation about this book for beginners.I have returned this book and am pretty comfortable with the following two books Thinking in Java and Beginning Java2.0 Please trust me and dont waste your time and energy and money on any other books to learn Java."
+2,"A Reader from Fremont, CA (near San Francisco).","Just Java 1.2 thought me a lot about programmings. First I used Core Java but now, I like Just Java 1.2 better. JUST JAVA RULES!"
+1,Don't waste your hard-earned money,"This book is an absolute waste of money. I have more than three years of programming experience in procedural languages like COBOL. I am familiar with C. I am familiar with basic OO concepts. I thought I was an intelligent and competent programmer. This book did its best to destroy my confidence.To be frank: this is the worst programming book I have ever come across. It gives you half baked ideas, and keeps them that way. Before a concept is fully grasped, the author goes on to say something else in an equally vague manner. If you can find even one single concept clearly explained in this book, you are lucky.Bottomline: This book is great for you if your ambition is to drop a few heavy-sounding technical terms in a gathering of programmers who are not so comfortable with Java. If your ambition is to learn and master a new language from scratch, look elsewhere.P.S. The sale of this book is a classic example of what media hype can do."
+2,"Not bad, but not for newbies","This book is great for those with previous OO experience (or at least a strong knowledge of C programming), but for those who are new to programming, I would recommend trying The Java Tutorial by Campione, et al. Just Java does a good job explaining fundamental concepts accurately, but it might be a bit out there for newbies.I do think that it is a little weak on the topic of Threads - I'd recommend the O'Reilly Threads book instead.Also check out The Elements of Java Style by Vermeulen, et al. Just Java doesn't touch information in that book."
+1,"Easy to read, but NOT a good reference","Just Java 2 is very readable, but it does not do a very good job of teaching Java or OOP. I'd read a chapter and feel like I had a fairly complete understanding. But when I tried to apply what I learned, I always struggled. The problem for me was his examples are way too fragmented and incomplete. I spend lots of time reviewing FAQ sites for descent examples.I would not recommend this book.FYI - I am new to OOP, but relatively experienced with C, ADA, Fortran, ..."
+1,Great for C Gurus...,"The back cover mentions it is a book for people with ""programming backgrounds"". I thought that meant any programming language, and I figured expertise in Turbo Pascal would count, but what it should say is ""C/C++ expertise"". If you know diddly about OOP, it doesn't help very much. It as easy to read statements like ""you invoke the method call implicitly by instantiating the object with a reference."" Mr. Van der Linden is evidently a great programmer, but not a very good teacher. If you know zilch about OOP, C, or C++, pass this one up."
+2,Great Activity Book - Cover Questionable,"This book is great for little active hands. Its a Pop-up kind of thing (the moving parts of pop-ups, not the actual 3D stuff) all made of thick card board so its pretty indestructable. That is, except for the cover. I'm not sure what they were thinking. Its a single piece of cardboard, flimsier than cereal box cardboard. I'm not sure why they did that, especially since the reverse of the cover is the first page of the book. The rest of the pages (and back cover) are all thicker than even the sturdiest boardbook. I still give it a solid rating though - sometimes you just have to wonder what people are thinking."
+1,Cheaply made,Cheaply made and difficult for little hands to slide peek a boo parts. Wouldn't but it again. Not manufactured well-it looked old after just a few minutes of handling.
+2,"I was skeptical, but they work!","I have a new miniature dachshund puppy who is 7 weeks old. Before I brought her home I went to the local Petco the pick up some puppy pads, which are a foreign idea to me, having housetrained previous dogs on newspapers when I was growing up. However, I thought I would give them a shot. Of course there were about 5 or 6 brands to choose from, but I liked the idea that in theory these are extra special because of the ""just-cut grass"" smell they add. Well, I brought them home with low expectations, and I am not saying that she doesn't still have accidents, but I am amazed at how well she is responding to them! Maybe 75% of the time she seeks out the puppy pad on her own accord and uses it. I am about to run out; so I might buy regular pads and see if there is a difference. Overall, I would say they are worth a try, especially since they are only slightly more expensive. Good luck!"
+2,Costly but good,This trainning pad is the most absorbant I've ever seen. It also attracts your pooch and can be soiled via urine a couple of times before being discarded. You never seem to smell urine and never have to worry about leakage however it is very costly. I have found pads that are much cheaper with slightly less of a quality. After paying high prices for this brand for over a year my eyes are begining to rove to the lesser costly brand.
+2,"Excellent movie, poor quality DVD, poor quality video","My wife and I really enjoyed this delightful movie about two friends and their developing relationship. You will have to stick out the first 10 - 20 minutes as this entertainer has a slow start, but ultimately it's worth it.We were very disappointed in the quality of the DVD as well as the video. It was comparable to an ""OK"" video tape. The sound quality is fine, but the ""extra"" information isn't. The ""shame on you"" goes to The Richard Diercks Company, Inc., and Simitar for taking such a fantastic medium and reducing it to an example of ""what not to do"" in DVD production, development, and video transfer."
+2,More than just music,"This is one of the best Christian music CDs you can ever find in the music industry. Christian music is different from secular music, and the difference is that Christian musicians are there to praise God, instead of praising themselves for their talent, and to guide listeners' heart and mind to God through music. And Jennifer is one of the most successful singers to achieve that challenging task. Her music is not an entertainment or show; even in her concerts, one can see and feel that she is sharing her own experience with God with her audience, and that she truly loves her Lord.Her voice is extraordinarily pleasant and expressive, mature at the same time full of life. It is more than just beautiful. Too bad, there is only 5 stars to rate her. I would give her 10 stars!"
+2,"Great CD, Great Artist!",This CD is one that you will never get tired of. Jennifer's talent and sound are incredible. She is one of the most gifted artist's I've ever listened to. I would recommend this CD to anyone and have already bought it as a gift for most of my acquaintances.
+2,Jennifer LaMountain,Listening to Jennifer's message and voice is very promising to me! It lift's up my thought's and makes me look foward to our real home with Jesus in Heaven! Beautiful words and music!
+2,Journey To Hell,"This is actually a retitled and edited version of John Bunyan's, ""The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,"" which is otherwise rather hard to locate these days. Its lesser popularity is most likely due to the subject matter, which focuses upon sin, and the fact that it doesn't have the ""happy ending"" most people seem to require. However, it is a terrific work, definitely the equal of Pilgrim's Progress or Grace Abounding. Bunyan, as usual, finds new meaning in many verses of scripture that one might otherwise overlook. If you like John Bunyan's work and don't have this, get it. It's a keeper."
+1,Did not learn much,"Instant Immersion French is poor when it comes to teaching you French. I was just unable to learn from this program unlike some other programs which have helped me. Beware this product, I would consider a different company's product over this one. I have also tried French Now by Transparent Language and found that it taught me French quite well."
+1,Really should be zero stars,"This product is really a disappointment. There are no menus and no lessons one, two, etc. On CD 1 you learn some basic words and then on CD 2 there is nothing but French. The other CDs are not much more help. I bought this program to learn French and now I'm considering not wasting my time, trashing it and starting again."
+1,Worthless,It should have got 0 rating. You could buy a English-French dictionary instead of buying this. This does not 'teach' you anything. Do not spend your heard earned money on this
+1,Next time read the item description Edgardo,"This is not a book so much as a bunch of quotes made by Tozer, put together in a way to look pretty and make the publisher some $$ off people like me who love Tozer's works. There is nothing of value here. Read the Pursuit of God by Tozer if you you want something to challenge you and guide you, not this."
+1,"If you like Tozer, you won't like this!","This is man-worship at its most blatant! The Tozer quotes are good, of course, but they are much better read in their context. The compiler's have seen a way to make a quick buck on Tozer's popularity and the page titles are crass, tasteless and irrelevant. The Bible verses that are supposed to associate with each quote bear little relevance, and add nothing to the quote. This is a waste of money at any price! We find on the back that this booklet is part of a series. Others in the series include Moody, Wesley, Luther, and ... Larry Burkett (whoever HE is!) Please save your money and time. This one ended up straight in the bin. To me it is worse than pure secularism and borders on blasphemy! It's sick!"
+2,This CD is Great!,"I have this CD! I like ""Adventure Heart~Davis's theme~""and number17 music,number1 song. Number1 song'sJapanese title is""Target~Akaishougeki~"" Number17'sJapanese title is ""Kenchan..wormmonnotheme."" This music is my favorititeits. Number17music is like a Japanesemusic""Kamatakousinkyoku"" I think very similar.but I like very much!(^-^) I recommend this CD! Tonikaku osusume! ..sorry..this sentence is strenge..and funny!(T-T) sorejya situreisimasu~! Emi"
+2,Sorry!,"I mistaked review sentence!(T-T) I correct a mistakes! Music number17 is not ""Kenchan..wormmonnotheme"". Correct number is 12!! I'm sorry..(T-T) This CD is Saiko-!!(excellent)"
+1,baaaaaadddddddd bookkkkkkk,"por favor no gaste su dinero en este pesimo y mediocre libro,,lo unico que la mujer y el chino hacen es mostrar su impresionante flexibilidad,pero nada mas,,no aportan tecnicas reales ni explicaciones para llegar a ese estado.me parece mas bien que los autores lo que quieren es que la gente sepa que ellos tienen una super-flexibilidad impresionante.este es solamente un librito y nada mas,, muy,,muy pero muy mediocre"
+2,My cat loves them !!!,What can I say My cat loves them so I assume they are pretty tasty.I can't say for sure because I have really not tried them myself :)
+2,A Good New Irish (Rock) Group,"If you're interested in Celtic or Irish music these guys out Kansas will get your foot dancing, and beyond! The other good CD from them is American Wake. Great music to get you ""wild and crazy"" some night because they don't slow down with many of their songs. Not old Celtic music, but there are enough of a taste to please any purist. Give it a try!"
+2,Bloody Brilliant !,"Was introduced to the lads by my daughter, Lindy. They performed in Cheyenne, Wyo last summer (looks like they'll be back this year too (can you see me smiling? ) I saw them last September in Estes Park, and they are brilliant ! Their upbeat numbers will get your feet tapping, your hands clapping and your heart pounding. My favourite, however, is a much slower one: Men of Erin,, it'll give you goose bumps and bring a tear to your eye,,,, We love ya, lads,,,, Slainte !"
+1,not sufficient after a long day at the computer,I am a writer and have to work 8 hours straight at a keyboard for clients when on tight deadlines. It was suggested by a specialist that I ice my wrists every night. I thought this would be a neat way to do it. The concept is good but the beads never get cold enough to accomplish the therapy and subsequent relief needed.
+2,The Hound of Baskerville,The book is what I would call an intriguing tease. Doyle creates a mood throughout the whole book that keeps the reader sitting on the edge of their seat. I would definitely recommend this book for those readers who like a good mystery.
+1,"Missing content is not acceptable - Wake up, Amazon!","Missing content is not acceptable for publishing books, either paper version or digital version! Please fix the problem, Amazon!!!!"
+1,Missing Content,this book is missing parts from chapter 2. You can read the missing contents for free on wikipedia.
+1,Excellent Book; Terrible Kindle Version,"The one-star review is solely due to the problems accurately reported by other readers. There are critical passages early in the book (articles from newspapers) that are entirely missing from the Kindle version.The book itself is one of the best Sherlock Holmes stories. In a complete version, it's a four-star book."
+2,A nice abridgement,"These comments are for the Freddie Jones reading of Hound for Penguin Audiobooks. It's abridged -- the packaging doesn't make this clear; it's in fine print on the back. However -- it's a very good abridgement; unless you know the story practically line by line, the cuts are very unobtrusive. My advice is have a copy of the print version, and listen to this one in the car or at bedtime, knowing it isn't complete. Freddie Jones gives it a very good reading, absolutely drenched in Victorian gothic atmosphere. I would recommend it."
+2,The Best Sherlock Holmes -- And That's Saying Plenty!,"I have read and enjoyed many a good Sherlock Holmes story (e.g. ""The Red-Headed League"" is a winner), but at the very top of the book stack I would place ""The Hound of the Baskervilles"". Who could ever forget the atmosphere that Arthur Conan Doyle evokes by his use of those misty moors!In teaching English (Literature) to a class of 7th & 8th grade boys, I was at first a bit hesitant to introduce this novel as our text. Would a group of squirrelly junior high boys find anything of interest in a book written in 1901? Answer: I needn't have worried. They loved it (and so did I)! The fog from the moors drifted right into our classroom.First-rate mystery tale with one of the most famous fictional characters ever created. ENJOY! (But keep an eye out for a frightful luminescent hound next time you're walking home at night - just in case)."
+2,Like Finding an Old Friend,"I read this book as a kid but that was long enough ago that reading it again was like discovering it for the first time. This is probably the best known of all of the Sherlock Holmes stories and it it really deserves it's classic status. It is a gripping tale mixing crime investigation with a touch of the supernatural and is after 100 years still a page-turner. Arthur Conan Doyle helped start a genre that continues to entertain as evidenced by the countless crime novels and detective shows on TV. Despite the potential overexposure Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson still seem relevant and the deductive reasoning Holmes employs to solve the mystery of the Hound Of The Baskervilles is so entertaining that I read this in one day, unable to put it aside. Crime solving raised to a high art form never gets old."
+2,Lasts a Lifetime,"Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES is one of the best. It has lasted over a century, having been published in 1901. If you haven't read it, do so today--there haven't been many changes in detective fiction in the last hundred years.Nash Black, author of SINS OF THE FATHERS."
+2,Male only spaces,"I would have NEVER picked up Sherlock Holmes on my own! I'm so glad my English teacher assigned this to read (I wrote my paper on the male only space Doyle created, not megatively or anything). The book was pretty creepy at times, shocking! I was never bored, but then again it was so short. I loved the legend of the hound mystery and all of Holmes' deductions to solve the crime. Good times."
+2,The Hound of the Baskervilles,"The Hound of the Baskervilles was assigned as a high school summer reading selection. We ordered the book on CD, which made the assignment somewhat entertaining and more easily accomplished given the length and tone of the book. The book itself is, of course, a ""classic"" Sherlock Holmes murder mystery. However, by todays standards, the mystery is rather tame and, in my opinion, the writing style is cumbersome for young people. The CD is delightfuly read/performed and I highly recommend the CD vs. the written text."
+2,Top Rate Holmes..........,"Ah, to settle in with Hound of the Baskervilles was pure delight. I had read this many years ago in an almost obsessive pursuit of reading all things Sherlock Holmes and have only recently taken up my obsession again with the wonderful series by Laurie R. King featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell. I digress, back to Hound of the Baskervilles. One of the best mysteries in the series. What more could you ask for? A spookylegend about a gruesome phantom dog, murder most foul, the English moor and an ancient creepy mansion. In this story, Dr. Watson has never been more delightful as Holmes' foil and confidant. The mystery evolves to an exiting climax which leaves the reader fufilled but wanting to get their hands on the next Holmes case. Well done!"
+1,The Hound of the Baskervilles,"This is a classic mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Unfortunately, this free version lacks several sections vital to solving the mystery. I have only read a couple chapters and have already found that the legend of the Baskervilles, the account of the death of Sir Charles Baskerville and a letter to Sir Henry Baskerville are missing. These omissions render this version useless, and force me to delete it from my library."
+1,Missing substantial passages on Kindle version,"I would give this Sherlock Holmes story 5 stars, the low rating is due to the poor Kindle formatting. I know it is free but there are substantial passages missing... parts that are very important to the story... such as the actual legend of the Hound of the Baskerville. If you are truly interested in reading this story, there is a version that is only $1 to download and is complete."
+1,The Hound of the Baskervilles MP's story!!!,I liked the book because I like murder mysteries and if you like that kinda stuff this is a book for you! But it gets boring because you have like 14 pages a chapter basically about noghting. Also I like this book because it's got non-other than Shelock Holmes the greatest detective in book history.In the beginning it does get intresting. But like I said before 14 or more pages in a chapter. Trying to find out the mystery is the best part.I'll pick characters because the characters are weird. The cool ones are Sherlcok Holmes and Dr. Watson. But then you get weird ones that Sherlock Holmes thinks are the suspects. But he also follows them and decides if he thinks they murdered the person or not? Setting is next the setting is in London. They make it sound really scary where they are at Baskerville Hall where the heir of Sir Charles Basketville who died left to his nephew.
+1,Paranormal forces in my mystery?,"I expected to find it a little dry, but overall likeable. Instead, I found the story a little too far to the supernatural, and Sherlock Holmes turned out to be one of the most unlikable characters I've read in a long time! I really felt for Watson, who did not come across as the dumb, stumbling sidekick. I had a hard time slogging through the book, and it didn't make me want to pick up any more Holmes anytime soon. I guess I expected a little more ""Basil of Baker Street"" from The Great Mouse Detective."
+1,The Hound,The name of my book is Hound of The Baskervilles. In this book the main character is sir Charles Baskervilles. He is a very important man then one night he dies. But he was found dead out side during his evening walk. So it is up to Sherlock Holmes to find out if this was caused to natural causes or it was rough play. Sherlock has little time to solve the mystery before chaless nephew receives his place as a rich tycoon.Idid not like this book and do not suggest this to anyone.
+1,Hard to read,This was the first book I have ever read by Arthur Conan Doyle. I would not recomend reading the book. I found it very dry and hard to read. He uses textbook-like discription and his 1850's English language conflicts with the 2000's american language. The first 50 pages are rather boring and unimportant to the rest of the story. The book only starts to get some what interesting after that. There wasn't much of a twist in the ending beyond telling you who was responible for the crime. Overall the book is not worth your time.
+1,BAD BOOK!,this is a horrible book! please dont read it!!! the story makes no sense and is VERY< VERY far fetched!
+1,Nothing superb about Holmes.,"""The Hound of the Baskervilles"" is the first (and now only) Sherlock Holmes book I have read (only because my book club chose it) and I was beyond bored with it. Nothing was mysterious or suspenseful about it. It was full of babble and slow adventures. Sherlock Holmes was hardly even in it, since Dr. Watson was the narrator and main experiencer of events. Very overrated in my book. I do not recommend."
+2,Howllllllll,"My grandaughter needed this book for school. Instead of trying to find one in the book stores, I had her download it on her Kindle. Fast, easy and it made me look good to my grandaughter. The purchase was a bargain at $0.99. She reviewed the book, got an A on the assignment and all is well in Houston.....Buy a Kindle...download book assignments and be a hero to your family.m"
+2,great!,"very good book. read it for school, but it was definitely worth it to read it. good story line that kept me interested through all the plot twists"
+2,Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would approve,"I'm new to audio books. But, I'm afraid I've already been spoiled. I wonder if there could possibly exist a better combination of author and reader. Holmes sounds just the way you'd expect the great sleuth to sound. Deliberate, never rushed and always a gentleman.The story is carefully woven and the presentation of the characters by Timson is masterful. I've listened to it over several times and each time I appreciate a little more the complexity and the detail. The Musical interludes are brief and sparse, but definitely compliment. If you like Sherlock Holmes, Timson is the right reader for the job. I'm buying the big collection now."
+1,Where's the rest?,"I've seen this in several of Kindle's Free Editions, all excerpts are missing! All the poems in Alice in Wonderland as well as Through the Looking Glass and now the manuscript in Baskervilles.Either the free editions are poorly edited before release (if indeed they are proofread at all) or (more likely) Amazon is releasing an incomplete product for free in order to force us to buy one of their fancy versions. I might understand if this were an author who is still around, but with the classics I think this is unacceptable."
+1,great story - but don't buy this version!!,"This is one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes tales, and I was thrilled that it could be acquired so cheaply for my Kindle. However, whenever a character reads out loud from a newspaper or other document, the passage being read is missing from this Kindle edition. As such, information vital to the tale is missing. Terrible! Spend more money, and get a comprehensive (and comprehensible!) version."
+1,Read This First!!!!!!!!!,okay people dont get this book! There is missing pages in it when ever some one reads a paper or document! save your money and get different one!
+1,Buy from a different publisher!,There are key parts of this book missing. I was so confused about the story until I realized this. Get the book from a different publisher.
+1,Missing Text!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"I agree with the previous reviewer. I had begun reading the story from a book and had reached the end of chapter 2. Back at home I loaded the free version on my Kindle and found that not only was the legend of the baskervilles that the client reads to Holmes missing, but the more recent newspaper account as well. Pay the two dollars and get the complete book. Who knows how much else is missing."
+2,The Hounds of the Baskervilles criticism,"The story was a little uneasy at first, but the action and plot and all that good stuff kicks in. Seems to me, just one of those ""you have to get into the plot sort of books"" I'd recommend it to all, who would like to get into the Sherlock Holmes universe for the first time..."
+1,Let down in literature,"All endings of his short stories are exactly the same. I feel like I'm reading the same story over and over. After you have read one of his stories you have read them all. It is very boring to read his books and I do not enjoy them. All the plots are predictable, which takes the suspense out of the mystery."
+2,Enhanced with music and sound effects,"The first in Scenario Productions' ""The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes"" series and taken from the Archives of CBC Radio, this superbly presented radio adventure theater production of The Hound Of The Baskervilles is a multicast presentation of a classic Sherlock Holmes story. This two audio cassette audio book has a two hour running time and is enhanced with music and sound effects for the perfect ""theater of the mind"" listening experience. This radio theater production of The Hound Of The Baskervilles is enthusiastically recommended for all Sherlock Holmes fans and would make a very popular addition to school and community library audio book collections."
+2,chris's review,"this was one of shelocks best books. this book was suspenceful,exicting, mysterious and shocking. in this book all kind of things happen,i mean think about it ok, your in 1814 and your dad has been atacked by a ""hell hound"" so you think his son has just enherited his mancion and his money. she he calls sherlock holmes to find out what happend to his father, and as he gets to start looking around the place he finds that the father had another son but did not knew about it. this son was even living on the property, and this son was the killer becuse he whanted to have the manchion. the conflict is great, we have person vs.person, person vs.nature, person vs.animal. this was a great book just to read, allways had surprises and suspence, it was a great mystery."
+1,"Good book, bad copy.","My problem isn't with the story, it's with this copy. If the character is reading something, you aren't. Every single time the author says that someone is reading something, it immediately cuts ahead to when they put the document away. For example, the entirety of the Legend of the Baskerville Curse is cut out, the article with the last Sir Baskerville's cause of death is cut out, a letter to the new Sir Baskerville is cut out... the list goes on. I've had to find another copy to fill in the blanks. The book is worth reading, but I'd spend the money to get an edition that actually has the whole story."
+1,Its OK,"I'm used to better quality mysteries.....just wanted to read a ""classic"" and I wasn't impressed. It was worth reading, I suppose, but I won't read it again..."
+2,This is the definition of mystery genre. Doyle at his best.,"This is the definition of the mystery genre, the best that Doyle has to offer.If you love a good read, a good mystery, a classic tale, get this book.For those who may not want to spend the cash for a hard cover, any of the paper back versions will do. But, the feel and experience of hefting a good hard back while following Watson and his friend, Holmes, should not be missed"
+1,Useless,"This edition is missing all passages in which a character is reading a letter or article, which is essential to the story. This edition is useless and needs to be removed from Amazon or corrected."
+1,missing content,I am very excited about reading this book but this version is missng a lot of vital passages. I was really disappointed with ths version and am seeking another version to download. Amazon please fix this ASAP. Sir Doyle would be appauled.
+1,Missing passages,"For some reason there are passages of the text missing, the first of which is the legend of the hound. I don't know if it's just a technical glitch because I'm using the Kindle software on my Mac or there is something else going on. Doesn't seem to be much point in having a book with parts of the story missing."
+1,Mising Information/Incomplete,"This is one of my all time favorite books but;This Kindle version is missing very important parts to the story. Every time a letter or newspaper is read it is left blank. The whole story is based on the information in the letter and newspaper clippings. They are missing in this edition, even as a previous fan of the story I am having some difficulty in following along. If you are not familiar with the story you will be completely lost."
+1,Missing Passages,"Note: this is a review is specific for theThe Hound of the Baskervillesedition and not the book as a whole. The free kindle edition is missing any passage that would be considered source material in the book. If the character reads from a document, a newspaper, etc... it's just gone. Very disappointing. Don't bother with this version."
+1,Passages missing,"This version is missing certain passages, as with other Kindle editions of Sherlock Holmes books. Any time something is read in the story, such as from a newspaper or a letter, it is missing. There are also illustrations found in the original that are missing. As a substitute, I downloaded the Google version of the book on my phone, the picked back up on the Kindle. This makes me hesitant to ever purchase Kindle editions for fear of the same issues."
+1,Great story... but not on the kindle,"I read a review for a free version of this for the kindle that suggested you spend a buck or two to get a decent copy. Apparently the free version has more than its share of issues. I figured this was still reasonably priced at $0.99, so gave it a shot. It's more or less readable, but the frequency of errors is just inexcusable... even if it is less than a dollar. There are random breaks in mid-paragraph and mid-sentence (random meaning there is no apparent reason for it; they actually show up pretty consistently), missing words at the start of chapters or paragraphs, and several typos (typos that don't exist in the print version I also bought).The story itself is an easy 5 stars. There have to be better versions out there, though."
+1,Missing text.,Just wanted to agree with the other reviewers that this version is useless. I ended up getting a free version of this book from Project Gutenberg.
+2,Holmes Fan Created,"This is the book that got me interested in reading mystery novels. It's suspenseful, thought provoking, and totally unpredictable. I have yet to find another mystery that really adds up to what Doyle has created in these few pages. I want to read all his novels now, and I can't wait!"
+2,"Not so mysterious, but a great setting","Although it didn't have enough suspects to be as ""mysterious"" as some of the other Sherlock Holmes stories I've read (the ""big reveal"" of the villain was not surprising at all), this one was still a fun read.My favorite part about the book was the atmosphere. I wonder if the moor where most of the book is set is a real place. If so, I want to visit. Rocky tors, misty swamps, ancient dwellings made from stone, and the occasional large stately mansion. I'm ready to buy my plane ticket to London."
+1,Missing Critical Text!,"This version is missing text. As others have noted, whenever there is a quote from a newspaper article in the story, the text is missing. The entire legend of the ""Hound of the Baskervilles"" which does much to set the supernatural tone of the story, is missing! I'm only in Chapter 4 and have counted 3 missing passages already."
+1,Missing parts,I concur with previous reviews. Unacceptable copy as it is mising passages - as mentioned before - which creates the most confusion from the very start. Should be removed from the Amazon catalog as it is unbecoming of this vendor. SAVE YOUR TIME. DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT.
+2,"The Best ""Hound"" Ever","This audiobook is by far the best audio version of ""The Hound of the Baskervilles"" available today. Reader David Timson does a masterful job. Unlike certain other audio versions where the reader rushes headlong through the book, seemingly without ever pausing for breath, Mr. Timson reads with expression, timing, and style. If you want to hear this novel read the way it should be read, buy the Timson version. It is superb."
+1,Don't bother downloading this copy,"As mentioned by the previous reviewer, this version is missing quite a bit of key content. Whether it's a formatting issue with the Kindle or the transcriber forgot to include the passages is unclear. But the story is unreadable without the missing text."
+1,Hound of the Baskervilles,"This edition is missing THE main plot of the story. Every time there is a letter or a newspaper article that is read (which anyone who reads Sherlock Holmes knows is a common device), it is skipped in the text entirely. This isn't even a good deal for free!"
+1,Kindle version is missing text that is central to the story,"This Kindle version is missing huge portions of text.For example, the entire manuscript read in Chapter 2 is missing.Amazon: please fix it or remove this defective version."
+1,Missing passages ruin great story,"This is a great story, but as others have already noted, this Kindle version is missing numerous passages. This leaves the reader without important information needed to understand the plot. Get a different version!"
+1,Defective Kindle edition--critical info missing!,"If Amazon would have let me, I would have rated it *no* stars. This Kindle version of the ""Hound of the Baskervilles"" has a huge flaw: every time a character reads aloud from a text, that text is omitted from this edition. Here is an actual quote from my Kindle:""Dr. Mortimer [. . .] read in a high, cracking voice the following curious, old-world narrative:When Dr. Mortimer had finished reading this singular narrative ...""Considering that the omitted passages include the actual legend of the Hound, as well as the account of the death that brought the client to Holmes, this renders the story unreadable. Sadly, it looks like you get what you pay for in this instance..."
+1,Defective version of great story,"As others have pointed out, this version is missing critical portions that totally ruin one of the greatest mysteries in the English language. Free is generally good, but not in this case."
+2,One of the All-Time Classics!,"Sherlock Holmes is at his best every time you read it, and this newly-published edition is no different. The 2009 edition is well-edited, and well-presented, and the story is timeless. If you have read ""Sherlock Holmes"" in the past, it should take no convincing as to why you should read it again. If you have never read this book, then you need to purchase this today and enjoy the amazing story that the rest of us have been enjoying for years. This novel also makes a fantastic gift for those of our younger generations that have never had the pleasure of enjoying Sherlock Holmes in all of his glory.Please enjoy this book, and share it with your friends and family!Todd HagopianPresident/CEOHagopian InstituteAuthor of the popular ""Quote Junkie"" series, and the newly-published ""Idiom Junkie"" series"
+1,Not network friendly,"We chose this printer because of the network capability. The first printer stopped functioning correctly after three weeks. To print, we had to turn the printer off, then back on, and then print. We had to do this every time we wanted to print. HP sent us a replacement printer, and it worked correctly for 4 days. After over an hour on the phone with HP, I was told the printer is not very stable in a network application, and we should use the printer via a USB connection. If HP knows the unit is not stable in a network environment, then HP should correct the problem, or stop selling the unit."
+2,printer,"it is a very good printer I give it only 4 star becauce if I want to print more than on page on a row it has long delay between pages, it prints fast"
+2,Print This,"I was a bit concerned about my first network device but this one was just plug and go. Worked first try and we now have a silent ( it's not in my office)fast, reliable printer."
+1,Will not work with PrintServers,I bought this printer and printserver separate so at any time I could switch out the printer without having to buy another wireless network ready printer. Problem is the HP Laserjet 1020 doesn't work with either the Netgear or Linksys Printservers which boggles the mind. My customer wan't happy and neither am I.
+2,The Vedic Path,"This gorgeous set--consisting of CD, DVD, and map--is well worth the investment. My friend, whose birthday present it was, was enchanted, and used it for meditation, excercise, and to create a peaceful ambience for writing. The vocals are evocative and ethereal without being repetitive or simplistic. I would recommend."
+2,Love this record book,"It is simple enough that I don't feel like I'm scrapbooking (because who has time with a toddler and a newborn) but has a lot of fill in the blanks and page suggestions that keep me on track. I say suggestions because you could easily cover the prompts with more pictures and write other information on some of the pages. I have one for my daughter and my son. The color is NOT pinkish as it seems in the picture, it is a light orange gingham."
+2,A treasure,Thsi book is the greatest. I really covers everything baby would want to know when she gets older. My warning is that you better start writing the minute you get it or you can miss important days as you get so busy when baby is born. Try to get this item before baby is born so that you can acquaint yourself with the information you will need to enter. GET IT!!! My only regret is that one day after I bought it my sister bought me one so I could have saved that cash. My sister returned it.
+2,Fantastic,I recently purchased this memory book for one of my sisters who is expecting her first baby soon and she was so grateful. She loved it and now I am considering buying more for other relatives who are expecting..
+2,Beware!,"Readers should be aware that this translation, by Beryl de Zoete, is much older, freer, and less accurate than the newer one, published by Yale Nota Bene, translated by Beth Archer Brombert as ""Emilio's Carnival."" Don't be fooled by the classy NYRB edition; the usually impeccable editors of that series have passed this ""vintage"" translation into print with nary a warning. Of course, older translations may be your thing (they're certainly mine much of the time) but you should know that this edition isn't all it seems. For more information on de Zoete as a translator, see William Weaver's excellent introduction to his wonderful translation of ""Zeno's Conscience,"" which nicely dispatches de Zoete's ""The Confessions of Zeno"" to the dustheap of translation history."
+2,Passion,"Very good about passion in a Proustian way. Is marked by country: Italy, and age. Complicated task by a writer tofollow different persons thoughts over time. This is Svevo's art."
+2,Great CD,This is a very good cd if you are new to Anime Cd's that are not english. All of the songs on it are great. I am not new to this form of music anymore so if you are new to this form of music and are a Sailor Moon fan like me. This would be a very good buy. ;}
+2,just beautiful.,"This is one of my favorite albums. The score for this film was extrodinary and the original music performed by Deborah Lurie was absolutely gorgeous.The top 5 songs of the soundtrack:1. ""It's Alright"" by Peace Out featuring Chris Logan (Black Sabbath cover)2. ""Tim's Song"" - Deborah Lurie3. ""The District Sleeps Alone Tonight"" - Postal Service4. ""Baby Hold On"" - Nina Khoury5. ""Waterfall"" - I-94This is the very best cover of ""It's Alright"" I've ever heard. Guns N Roses tried it once but this one is slightly better. It's a beautiful song and was a fantastic choice for this movie. The lyrics and overall sound of the song fit the story and pace of the music perfectly. So kudos to them for choosing to re-record it."
+1,Warning for other buyers,"I bought this ring just for ring size testing, so the quality is not a problem for me. But there are something about this ring and it's center stone that i think i should let other buyers know in advance. I highly doubt the material is CZ(Cubic Zirconia). Through carefully observing under the x30 jewelers scope, the refractive index of the center stone seems to be very low, about 1.6, which is very close to glass but not CZ. Typically, a CZ has a refractive index around 2.15. And diamond is 2.4. For those who does not know what i was talking about, let's put it this way: The center stone does not sparkle at all and it looks cloudy...I guess i wont return it since it is very cheap..."
+2,Stunning!,"I plan on taking some pictures of this ring because the one picture for the description is beautiful but leaves a lot to the imagination.The blue isn't as green as the picture shows, and it's a little lighter, but it's otherwise very close to the color shown. It's a very beautiful ring! The silver is stunningly bright and shiny. Size is perfect. The stone is very high, though, which is hard to tell from the picture. But I've never had a solitaire ring with a rock this big, so I bet that it has to be this tall.All in all, it's an absolutely beautiful ring, especially considering the price."
+1,"""Where is the Jazz?""","I keep reading the reviews here touting this disc for it's ""jazziness"". Needless to say, I am NOT impressed with Ms. Dulfer's lame attempt to overlay her vocals to ""background jazz"" riffs. She is a much better player than this and she is now developing ""Ronnie Laws disease"" - where you believe that vocals are your bread & butter.There are a couple of fine cuts on this disc worth mentioning - specifically ""December""; ""Valdez In The Country""; and the last song ""Lost and Gone"". How ironic....this should probably also be the title of the disc!!!Hopefully, the next disc will provide a more fruitful listening experience. For unadulterated Dulfer Funk - check out ""Live in Amsterdam""....you won't be disappointed."
+2,Jungle antics in two languages,"Mischievous mice, crazy cats, and other audacious animals traipse through the Happy Jungle and fill it with laughter and wisdom. Bilingual adventures in Spanish and English you won't soon forget. Great for children of all ages!"
+1,Horrible Service,Do not purchase from this seller. Horrible service. It took them over a month to ship me my filter and didn't even compensate me with free shipping. When I asked what the hold up was they told me they left me a voice message (which they didn't) and that my order would be reshipped due to shipping failure. This was their fault and I didn't even receive an apology. Very disappointed and will never purchase from them again.
+2,New Wave Review,I have had a New Wave filter to remove chlorine on my shower for 1 year. I just purchased a New Wave replacement cartridge for my 2nd year of use. I love that they remind you that it is time to replace the cartridge. I feel I am doing something good for my family with a minimum amount of money. It's worth it.
+2,EXCELLENT!,"My tap water is so chlorinated that my eyes would burn and my skin would itch when I got out of the shower. For a year I searched for a filter that would not just remove the chlorine odor but actually remove the chlorine! Could not find one until I discovered Enviro. I finally take showers with clean non poisonous water and gases and I'm thrilled. I also got a counter top water filter and its wonderful also since I had been purchasing bottled water before that. Just note that after a while the shower head will start to not remove the chlorine as much so you have to start thinking of replacing it but its a gradual process depending on how often the shower is used and to be expected, so I order a replacement and hold onto it until I feel its ready to change out."
+2,great shower filter,"It was easy to install, and does a great job of removing the chlorine/chlorine smell from my water. I would definitely recommend this filter for anyone. It is very reasonable priced considering how long each filter lasts and is very effective."
+2,Good product but.....,"Enviro shower chlorine filter is an excellent product. The first time I used it I saw a considerable difference in the texture of my skin and hair. I was so pleased to find out there was a replacement cartridge available for less than half the price of the whole filter. What I don't like about this product is that it leaks. Even after several attempts to reinstall it, it still leaked. Finally, we patched it up with some type of shower tape. And guess what: it still leaks.So I would give five stars for the whole filter but not for the replacement product although it does such a good job of removing chlorine."
+1,Don't waste your money on this one!,"While this DVD will, in fact, be playable on a computer or a Region 1 player, the image quality is very poor. Scenes shot outdoors will be washed out and overexposed, and any rapid on-screen motion will cause the image to blur perceptibly. This gets worse as the film progresses. I got suckered into buying this clinker before warnings about the difference in regions were posted prominently. However, I don't believe incompatibility entirely accounts for the poor performance of this product: it looks and behaves like a poorly-executed copy of a copy made by a company that is not equipped (or doesn't care enough) to produce a high-quality DVD."
+2,More than just John Wayne.,It was funny to see Shirley Temple in her teens. lol I have several movies of her as a little girl and now I have one with her as a young woman.
+2,Trilogey,Great action movie with a plot. This completes the series of John Wayne and John Ford westerns about the U.S. Calvery. Great history lesson.
+2,Western DVD,"John Wayne, what can you say? And it is helping me complete my John Wayne llibrary of all his movies!I'm not a big Henry Fonda fan, but good because of JW & other cast members."
+2,One of the best,"Fort Apache is another wonderful example of Fords amazing directing ability! It's a pity that he is still not around to make more of these classic epics.John Wayne does a spectacular job playing Kirby York. A brilliant if somewhat bitter character, who has spent a major portion of his life fighting Indians and is therefore much more aware of the danger of fighting them as if they were civilized soldiers who obey the tactics of war.Henry Ford, as usual does an incredible acting job, as the ignorant Colonel Owen Thursday, who's pride gets him into much more trouble then it's worthI can't say that I actually ever rooted for the Indians (who did a wonderful job of appearing uncivilized) which I suppose is how it's supposed to be :-) And I was highly disappointed that Owen never made it back. Even if he WAS a disagreeable person.Fort Apache is a must see! A GREAT video!"
+1,Fort Apache in Blu-Ray,I am very disappointed in the blu-ray edition of this movie. This disk was made in Mexico. Itdoes not have the original picture ration. It is only 1:49 I owned this movie on DVD beforeI purchased it in blu-ray. The DVD has retained the original movie display. I will probablytry to find someone who doesn't mind but I won't watch it.
+2,Western DVD,This is a good western and really well played by Henry Fonda and John Wayne. It carries you through a tough time in the relations of our expanding nation and the Indian nations.Chas E. Moser
+1,fort apache,The movie is old fashioned and not well acted. It was melodrmatic and artificial.The supplier of the DVD was prompt and professional
+2,A wonderful movie,This was the greatest movie! Anyone would like it~! I would tell anyone/everyone to see it! You should add this great one to your westerns!
+2,another oldie but goodie,First I love John Wayne movies. I remember seeing this one when I was younger and wanted it. I really like the movies where you knew the Stars (not just actors/actresses who are here today for a couple movies and who knows them after that). I also love the movies of the 40s-early 60's as they told stories that you could also use your imagination on. That is not telling/showing me every detail that belongs in the bathroom and bedroom using vulgar language as well.
+2,fort apache,John Wayne movies are the best.And with John Ford directing it's even more of a blockbuster.And Henry Fonda and Shirley Temple are great too.
+2,Needed Tightening in the Screenplay,"While I like ""Fort Apache,"" I feel that there is too much horseplay in the movie as well as too much Shirley Temple-John Agar. Joanne Dru is far superior in a similar type of role in the follow-up ""She Wore a Yellow Ribbon."" The screenplay to ""Fort Apache"" could have been tightened up dropping about 10 minutes and giving it a more streamlined result. ""She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"" is a superior film because of a better handled script. Having said that, ""Fort Apache"" is still very entertaining. Its strength is in its opposing characters played by Henry Fonda and John Wayne. It's easy to focus on Fonda's martinet of a commander, but Wayne is excellent in his somewhat secondary role. He's almost an observer on equal footing with the supporting players and that generosity pays off with a very likeable, heroic character. I don't like ""Fort Apache"" enough to add it to my collection, as I have ""She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,"" but it's still a film to watch and enjoy."
+2,One of the best,"One of my favorite movies! Impressively sharp in blu-ray. Possibly the best of John Fords' ""cavalry trilogy"", the real star is Henry Fonda with John Wayne in a more supporting role. Doesnt appear that the other two movies in the trilogy are yet available in blu-ray, but am looking for them."
+2,Here Comes the Cavalry!,"This movie is one part of the ""Cavalry Trilogy"" directed by John Ford. Ya gotta collect all three to get the best of the west from the U.S. Army's perspective. Hey, it's got John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Ward Bond, Shirley Temple (all grown up), and introduces handsome John Agar (Shirley Temple's future real-life husband). It's a great movie. If you have not seen it, you'll love it. If you have seen it before, you know what I mean."
+2,FORT APACHE.,"""FORT APACHE"" JOHN WAYNE/JOHN FORD,WHAT A TEAM!! COULDN'T REALLY GO WRONG WITH THIS ""PAIRING"" ALL THREE JOHN FORD CAVALRY MOVIES WERE GOOD SOLID ENTERTAINMENT, THE FORD FAMILY WERE A JOY TO WATCH!! THE BLU-RAY BLACK AND WHITE PICTURE TRANSFER IS CRISP. AND THE MONO SOUND IS EXCELLENT, GO OUT AND BUY IT!!!! RECOMMENDED. WOULD LIKE TO SEE ""SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON"" AND ""RIO GRANDE"" ON BLU-RAY, IN FACT ALL' JOHN WAYNE MOVIES ON BLU-RAY, WHY NOT? HE WAS THE GREATEST!!!!!!"
+2,A Monumental Movie,"Just returned from a trip out west including Monument Valley so I had to order the cavalry trilogy. This film is filled with great characters supporting Fonda & Wayne. The scenery is amazing.This is a spoiler but the ending caught me totally by suprise.If you think you know how the Duke will react in a movie you are dead wrong.Enjoy Shirley Temple, Victor McClauglen, Harry Carey etc. I enjoyed the actor who was Wayne's translator for his parlay with Cochise. I'm pretty sure he was in From Russia with Love too.A must see for Western or Wayne or Ford fans."
+2,McQ,"Fort Apache is one of my husband's favorite movies, however, he is a huge fan of John Wayne, and loves watching many of them. He has a very large collection of them on VHS and now he is doing the same thing on DVDs.We both love a mystery, and westerns. If there is a little romance in them to, that is a bonus. Fort Apache is a western and full of adventure and movement. And it also has romance. A very good movie.Lu"
+2,Fort Apache ( Blu-Ray),Great movie and so glad to see this released to (Blu-Ray). Keep anything of John Wayne's great movies released on (blu-ray) coming as soon as they Available..
+1,You gotta be kidding!,"This game was nothing of what I thought it would be. I got into the second mission and thought, ""Is this it?"" From what I can tell, there is only 5 missions. I couldn't take anymore past the second mission.You can't scroll around like in SimCity, Restaurant Empire, etc. It just very one dimensional. If you are looking for a game that doesn't have all the bells and whistles, then this is the game for you."
+1,Stick with SimCity or Capitalism 2,"I was thinking ""SimCity helped me learn about real estate and land use in a fun way, so maybe this game might help me learn something."" This game has no educational value. But more importantly, it wasn't even fun.Okay, maybe it was fun for about an hour as I learned my way around the game. But that was mostly anticipation. I then realized that I'd seen all there was to see. Don't waste your time. This game is simplistic and has no depth whatsoever. SimCity is still the best real estate game around, even if it is only in a roundabout sort of way. If you want a good, educational business game, try Capitalism 2. Good tutorials and an actual understanding of how businesses run. If you want a fun business game, there are plenty of other tycoon games that have to be better than this."
+1,It's passable,"Real Estate Tycoon is just OK. The premise is strong but the graphics and interface are clunky, the sound average, and the business functions are weak. It's a cheap game...you get what you pay for."
+1,Where did the tutorials go?,"I played the game through all levels of the tutorials and advanced to 'one-on-one' with D. Trump... I did okay. Then I didn't play the game for while and when I went to play it again and get a refresher from the tutorials they were ""GONE""! Now the game will not play at all...... No help from the 'Website' either.. That is just an order site only. So I would not buy this again."
+1,ok game,Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon is a ok game. kinda hard to figure out.hardly any instruction manual comes with the game only to tell you how to install the game. The game is partly confusing Activision could come up with a better way to make the game more simple. I been a Fan of Trump's for awhile.The gameplay is ok once you figure out how to play.I really didnt like the game that much because it was too complicated and time crawled in the game it could of went faster.
+1,Instant Immersion English (5 CD-ROM set),5 disks that are related in title only. Very difficult for non-english speaker to set up. Poor graphics. This is not for someone trying to learn English as a foriegn language. I'm here on Amazon to buy something different.
+2,Small but very nice!,"I bought this for a little Valentine's day gift for my 2.5yo. He has good fine motor skills for his age, so he can handle the tiny size. He's not into coloring the pictures in yet, just lots of enthusiastic stamping, counting, making animal sounds, and naming the animals and colors, which this is great for. I do think that if your child wants to color the pictures in, you'll want the bigger stampers. But this set is so cute, easy to store, and the 4-color stamp pad is nice. A lot of fun in a tiny package, and definitely worth the 6 bucks!"
+1,Disappointingly tiny,"I had bought a different Melissa and Doug stamp set that was an acceptable size, and assumed this would be similar. But this one is really too tiny. I couldn't tell from Amazon's picture just how small it was! There may have been an indication of the dimensions in the product description, but I missed it. Perhaps Amazon needs to be more clear about these things."
+2,Lauren's 6th birthday,"I bought this for my daughters 6th birthday she loves all animals, she likes to make cards and pictures with the stamps. She loves this set and I love the pictures she makes!"
+2,Very Tiny Stamp Set,"I didn't read the specs very well and didn't see just how tiny this set is. While it is very nice, it is very tiny. The stamps themselves are rather small. My guess is that I could've gotten single stamps at a craft store for a bit less. However, it does come in a nice storage box and my son loves using them. Overall, I think they are well made and I would purchase again."
+2,farm animal stamps,looks nice. i purchased this as a gift & it has not been used yet. so i can't really rate it.
+1,Not so great.,DISAPPOINTING!!! This album was a complete let down. It is watered down. As bland as a piece of toast with no butter. Plain rock. Nothing Ducky Boys about it. I hate this album. I really do. I hope that they realize this and never attempt this type of sound again.
+2,Great Near Future Hard Science Fiction Anime,"Fans of ""Hard"" Science Fiction tend to steer clear of Anime, due to the goofy giant robots and what not. If you are a fan of ""Hard"" Science Fiction, especially in a near-future setting, this series will really impress you.Also note, the interviews with NASA ""orbital debris specialists"" continues on volumes 2 and 3 (I haven't purchased volume 4 yet, so I can't comment)."
+2,Great fit,"I loved they way they fit and perform. I am an avid outdoors man. They handle the snow, ,mud and tree branches great. Would recommend this product to anyone with pets or outdoors person."
+2,good series,Extreme Trains is a good show for people who want to know a little bit about railroading. Matt bown is a little hyper and awkward sometimes. There is lots of good information presented and interesting facts. If you have no intrest in trains this will put you to sleep. It would make a good Christmas present for younger kids and old people. Me personally I am a little bit of a train fan so I liked the show a good amount.
+2,"Good DVD, but... No subtitles!","I'm a Brazilian train fan and I bought this DVD because Amazon said it was closed captioned... but not. No english subtitles for my better understanding and international customers.Positives: Image quality (DVD), DVD structure, good value.Negatives: No subtitles and too much narration... sometimes unnecessary.Obs.: A blue-ray version would be nice... with subtitles, of course!"
+2,Great view of trains from behind the surface,"This is a great DVD that shows how trains run, all the people it takes to make things happen, etc. Yes, the host is a little overly enthusiastic/in your face, but this series is very informative/educational. I especially liked the comparison of today's railroad operations with how the railroad routes were constructed. For example, the engineering and hard work it was to build the roadbeds for the trains over mountain passes even before many of the roads were built. Some of the routes followed rivers or covered wagon trails. This video series sure beats a lot of the programming coming to my TV. Each episode is about 45 minutes (8 episodes in all) so you can plug this DVD in and watch something good while you're waiting for your next favorite show to come on. Enjoy!"
+1,EXTREMEly obnoxious,"The videography of the trains is outstanding. Unfortunately, the host is about as obnoxious as they come. Screaming, jumping around, arms flailing, and extremely dumb dialog (you can see just about everyone he interviews/works with cringes at the things he says). On top of that, the rapid jump cutting is enough to make you want to hurl. No joke! Most of the scenes shot of Matt's dialog is with the camera right on the ground pointing up towards him while he's shouting at the camera flailing his arms around.This could have been an excellent series, but it is ruined and unwatchable by the script and host. I'm shocked that anyone liked it."
+1,Black?,"The background for this puzzle is black, which makes putting the puzzle together very difficult indeed. It's not much fun and the picture isn't as good as some. Not an enjoyable experience at all - and we love puzzles!"
+2,Preaching as Storytelling-Par Excellence,"Dr. Napier was my primary Old Testament professor and mentor at Yale Divinity School and ""Come Sweet Death"" comprised some of his imaginative chapel sermons in which he marvelously moves from the Biblical text into our cultural/social arena, applying the truths of Genesis to us. One must have some awareness of the Genesis text and scholarship of Gerhard von Rad and his American disciples, of whom Davie Napier is one; but Napier goes beyond von Rad in his interpretive skills and possesses unique insights. I use it as a resource text in my university/theological seminary courses. A must for the Biblical interpreter in a time when our sermons and commentaries are so flat and unexciting."
+1,false advertisement,"I ordered a black titanium barbell. Once i recieved it, not even a day later black paint was chipping off my ""titanium ring."" Obviously the ring wasn't titanium, but painted steel, manipulatinf titanium."
+2,My parrot loves this product.,This is the only food my 20 year old parrot will eat and it's getting harder and harder to find in my area. So glad to find it at Amazon. We're back in business!
+1,Every paint was dried up,I purchased this a month ago for my daughter for Christmas. She just opened them to decorate the shoes this morning and every single paint except the light blue is completely dried up inside of the tube. She is disappointed and I am annoyed.
+1,smells bad,"Smells bad, just like any other tanning lotion, and the smell stays on your skin all day. would not recommend"
+1,Disappointed.,"I was really excited about this product since it had so many wonderful reviews, especially coming from people with pale skin like mine. The product didn't live up to my expectations at all. I turned orange the first night, but I continued to try it out for at least a week to be able to give an accurate review. I just became more and more orange, it streaked everywhere, and overall looked extremely fake. I'm really disappointed because I thought this would finally be the best tanning product out there for people with light/pale skin, but once again it just didn't work. I think this would work well for others who have a base tan already."
+2,Fair Meets Sun,I'm practically an albino so I've had no luck with this type of product until now. The coloring is gradual and looks like a light base golden brown and has a nice scent. Good as it gets.
+1,Oompa Loompa,"I wanted to love this, I really did. Unfortunately, just like every other self tanner on the planet, I looked orange. That being said, I was not nearly as orange as some other products have made me, which made fixing my mistake with exfoliating a lot less difficult."
+2,Fake Bake Tan,"Being fair skinned, this is the perfect product to give my skin a little color without the damaging UV rays! Love it!!"
+2,"Clear, Concise Overview of Essential Grammar Points","As an English teacher who has worked with community college, adult education, high school, and international students, I recommend this thin, practical book.In less than 200 pages, Grammar for Smart People introduces and reviews the essential grammar points that we should know and sometimes forget. ESL students will also find it clear, direct, and useful. This thin book also contains more real information than many far more expensive, thick, and mandated college textbooks. It's far superior and cheaper than the vastly over-rated Betty Azar series for English language learners or the many other drill and kill textbooks imposed on too many vocational education and community college students.If you want an affordable, portable, and practical grammar guide, buy this Grammar for Smart People."
+2,Excellent! Made college freshman English less frustrating,I use it and recommend it to many of my fellow students that are wading their way through college. Especially great for any international folk...the English language is a crazy beast.
+2,Real dazzler,Albert Lee has been delighting me since his days with Heads Hands and Feet. I have always been a rock fan except for Albert Lee. His music is so well done and just plain pleasant to listen to that it draws me right in. His guitar skills are as good as anyone in the buisness. His guitar is always there but never overpowering. This CD contains material I originally bought on record more years ago than I'd care to admit. It still sounds as fresh and clean as it did all those years ago. I would recommend this CD to anyone with an ear for dazzling guitar work with a country flavor. His choice of material os first rate and the recording quality of the CD is also first rate. Buy this thing and you'll like it.
+2,An Outstanding Read,"An outstanding read about how MacArthur conducted his staff, and how he conducted the entire war. It is interesting because it included first-hand accounts and how the dealings were conducted during this time. MacArthur's communications with the various world leaders offers insights into the how the interactions were conducted, as well as background as to who was invloved and why they occurred. For anyone interested in MacArthur, it is an outstanding book."
+2,"reviews from ""Gramophone"" and ""American Record Guide""","&#65279;1. Review by Timothy Lovelace, American Record Guide, March-April 1997""This disc is notable for the gorgeous voice of Marjorie Patterson and the charming songs of the young Spohr...Patterson is an impressive advocate. She varies strophes imaginatively, her diction is clear, and her voice is opulent...I recommend this release to all singers looking for neglected gems.""2. Review by &#65279;John Warrack, Gramophone, February 1997""With one of Goethe's most famous lyrics, Mignon's ""Kennst du das Land"", genius was not burning at its brightest with eitherBeethoven, Schubert or Schumann, and though the dramatic power of Wolf's great song was hardly at Spohr's command, he did make a fine, strong, perceptive setting that deserves much wider currency. Marjorie Patterson and Daniel Sarge perform it with the conviction it deserves; they are an excellent Lieder duo, with the intelligence to sense the expressive weightof each song."""
+2,Straight to the point,"""Seduce Me"" is primarily a book about sexuality between couples. Many couples recall when they were first dating and it seemed that they were constantly touching each other. At time wears on that touching becomes less and less and sexual activity also declines. Author Darcy Cole discusses physiological and psychological factors in this change and how to get back the sexual fire. She notes that it takes very little to get men in the mood for sexual relations but men don't generally understand what is required to get a woman in the mood. This book details the various factors involved and how they work together to get a woman interested in sex. ""Seduce Me"" is very detailed in its descriptions and provides a wealth of information for those who want to understand the process of female seduction. While many parents would have a big problem with this book being included in a high school library, it is a very appropriate book for those wanting to increase their partner's sexual desire."
+1,Disappointed,"I was disappointed after reading this book. It was written for men who want to get their partners more interested in sex. It does nothing for the woman who wishes to get her man more interested. Believe it or not, some women have higher sex drives than their man. If you're a man needing some help with your partner, this is a good read. For a woman needing help with her man -- keep looking -- this book is not for you."
+2,Seduction Scenes - A Definite Turn On,"When I started reading the Seduction Scenes chapter I felt that sexual tingle of excitement...just by reading it I was turned on! I thought that part of me was dead. After being married for almost 17 years with two active boys, I find it difficult to take the time to really enjoy sex like we used to do. Lately, it has been nothing but ""quickies"" so that I can sleep! Both my husband and I are looking forward to experimenting more with the Seduction Scene Strategies and Role Playing. I was telling my girlfriend about the book and she can't wait to read it!"
+1,Not Much New Here,"I did find Cole's analysis of seducing a woman's mind first by helping her clear it useful. Other than that, it's like reading a cheap novel, but without much vulgarity. There are more credible resources. And frankly, I think there's just nothing new here."
+2,Bunyan's Allegory,This book was very fun to read and very spiritually uplifting. I enjoyed it from beginning to end! It was an excellent choice.
+1,Poor Quality,The Book is old and discolored and is not the book you advertised when I see a product that is what I expect. The copy in the picture is what I expected. And this book is not new. The one in the picture is the collector edition. I did not want just any copy.
+1,Bad ink?,"Item arrived with black powdery smudges on the cover and edge of paper. I don't know if it's from the laser ink powder of the packing slip, or if it's from the printing on the cover. It is acceptable but messy. Also, the photo clearly shows a set of 2 books, but there's only one as detailed in the description."
+2,The book of my life,"I have read this book once already and I am reading it agian right now. It is the most inspiring and motivating book that I have ever read. It seems that every time that I am loosing the sight of my spiritual path this book seems to pop up. I love it and recommend to every one, no matter if they are a spiritual person or not."
+2,A Story For Everybody,"This book stands alone as one of the most powerful and easily read books of all time. Bunyan's simple style makes every point clear and without the possibility for misinterpretation. A tale of life and its trials, this book should be read by all."
+2,Very nice quality.,"I have not read the book as of yet, but just wanted to let people know how substantial this book really is. It is about the size and weight of a large dictionary. While not the best for portability, it is definitely a keepsake or collector type of book. It even has it's own ribbon style bookmark built in. Can't wait to read it."
+1,Dumb,"basicall a rip off of the some of the earlier renissance works, ie: decameron, cantebury tales, inferno, candid, etc... good for the high school student trying to organize his mind."
+1,Puritanism at its best.,"This is SELF-righteous, SELF-centered Historical Puritanism at its best. This is the foundation of the ""I'm right and everyone else is wrong,"" Puritanical UN-Christianity. Always remember there is a big difference between a Puritan and a Christian (Look those two words up for yourself!)."
+2,a must-get for the battle of geonosis!,"My son just got interested in collecting star wars action figures. He found this figure new in the case at a CD store in Greenville, SC. He has really enjoyed using this figure to recreate the battle of geonosis from Attack of the clones. It is also good for Dooku's final battle against Anakin in Revenge of the Sith. The only problem is the the paint on his lightsaber handle wears off easily. But it is a very good toy and an excellant addition to any star wars or action figure collection."
+2,This is a good product,"A good product, but costs a bit too much. I needed this and couldn't find it in any of the stores around where I live."
+2,Great game for toddlers,This was a great game for children. My toddler nephew who loves Caillou loved this game and it was one that he was able to play lone without very much adult supervision.
+2,My sick dog needed a supplement- these work !,"My miniature schnauzer (11.75 years old) has congestive heart failure, and won't eat any of the prescription dog foods. So, she gets unsalted people food (ground meats, rice, oatmeal, and various baby food fruits and veggies). I wanted to be sure she got enough of the vitamins and minerals that I can't really figure out, so got these. She won't eat them (but she won't eat anything 'dog' except Charlee Bear treats), but when I crush them and put them in applesauce, she doesn't spit them out. That's a win around here these days... :/"
+2,Good quality,"Seems like a good quality vitamin, but my dog didn't like them too much. He ate them, but not enthusiastically."
+1,Great collection - horrible quality,"As much as I love The Untouchables and was dying for someone to put all their classics to CD, this is not what I thought I'd be typing here. Cherry Red's remastering has terrible sound quality. Compared to the original vinyls, it sounds like you're listeing to these songs through giant ear muffs. None of the edge and liveliness, neither the great guitar kicks nor the low beaty thumps, that IS the distinct Untouchable sound gets conveyed here."
+2,Still great after all these years!,"I played this album so much in high school I wore the ink off the cassette tape! I probably hadn't heard it for 15 years, but when I popped in the CD I was singing along word for word again right away. Not that it's earth shakingly original, but this album is so much fun to listen to, and that's what's really more important. Tight, funky musicianship, a great party album and excellent remastering. ""Lasershow"" hasn't aged well, but everything else - the classic title track, ""Free Yourself,"" ""I Spy For The FBI"" and my personal favorite ""Piece Of Your Love"" - still gets you dancing. Glad to finally have a copy of ""Stepping Stone"" again, and the other B sides - especially ""Whiplash"" and ""Shine On"" - are great too.If you're reading this review, you know this is a lost '80s classic. Don't wait any longer - get it back in your collection!"
+1,This Is A Regretable Mistake,"The persons responsible for the concept and production of this recording should not be let loose in a recording studio again. That Christy Baron should acquiese to such drivel is beyond comprehension. That Chesky Records would allow it to be released should be a felony.C'mon. Electronics, sampling, throat singing? Were any gimmicks spared on this production?"
+1,Won't fit a 2000 gsxr600!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"The pipe for a 2000 GSXR600 has 3 bolts on the motor side, the pipe for 2001-2003 has 4 bolts, the holes don't line up. If you buy this pipe for a 2000 GSXR600 it WON'T FIT!!!!!!!"
+2,Last Of The Mohicans,"This entire CD is on the one. Of course ""Atomic Dog"" is the main cut, however ""Man's Best Friend"" is also a funky type of ""Knee Deep"" groove. ""Loopzilla"" is also a good song to dance to. The title cut ""Computer Games"" is as crazy as the artist. LOL. However, this album has a Funkadelic overtone. With musicians like Bootsy, Bernie, Mike, Junie, Eddie Hazel, Garry Shider and ect ect. it's worth buying. I think this is the best George Clinton album of all time. It's a R&B; Clssid and for the life of me I don't understand why it did not make the national top 40. Even the title cut went to 80 something on the charts. Go figure. George did get a award for the best video of that year.Go for ur funk"
+2,Believe in Atomic Dog,"Clinton's contributions to popular music are practically limitless; perhaps most importantly, he kept waving his freak flag high long after most musicians caved in to their labels' demand for conformity. Computer Games showcases his talent for squeezing archetypal beats and riffs out of his ever-changing cadre of musicians. Even though it was released in 1982, it still feels as fresh as tomorrow's flavor du jour. Try to keep from playing ""Where did I hear that sampled?"" and just let the funk wash you up and away to Clinton's psychedelic, sexed-up Disneyland. Every track's a winner."
+2,Loopzillacious!,"""Atomic Dog"" is so cold that after all these years party people still hurry to the dance floor on it--I've even seen't kcowboys line dancin' and doin' the Cotton-Eyed Joe on it. I guess evvy stray dawg will have his day and evvy computer playa will have a game. Thanx, Dr. Clinton, for programming this p-funky entropy."
+1,Boring - Not a Good Version,"I have seen several versions of Emma and enjoyed them. However, this one is my least favorite. The actress who plays Emma rather grated on my nerves and I did not enjoy her performance at all. I would not recommend this one."
+2,Engaging Period Piece,This Austen adaptation is a joy and a gem in spite of its low production values. Thickly British.
+2,delightfull miniseries with low production values,this miniseries is about a young matchmaker in regancy england who gets in involved everyones business. the performance are good but the production values are horbil and the costumes are very plain. but it is pretty good and is very faitfull to jane austens classic book.
+1,Miscast Actress Playing Emma Is Too Old!,Anyone who knows the book knows that Emma is susposed to be about 20 years old so why do they have an acress playing her that looks like she's between 40 to 45 years old?Isn't this actress in this 70's BBC made version a little too long in the tooth to be playing a young woman in her early 20's?Buy or rent the Gwyneth Paltrow or Kate Beckensale versions instead. They act good in their versions and are young enough to be believable as Emma.PS: The guy playing Knightley in this movie is too old too.Jeremy Northam and Mark Strong are way better Knightleys.
+1,Bleh!,"Honestly, I'm shocked that this production has received such high praise. I enjoy the book, but this ugly, drawn-out thing bored me to tears; this production proves how important it is to *adapt* a book to the screen, rather than pedantically act it out scene-by-scene, word-by-word.The sets are bad, the sound is worse, and I've seen better-looking costumes at high school productions.I enjoyed Donald Eccles as Mr. Woodhouse, Fiona Walker as Mrs. Elton, and Debbie Bowen as Harriet Smith, but loathed Doran Godwin as Emma. Emma is supposed to be 21 and beautiful, not 31 and weird looking. I know that that sounds a bit shallow, but movies are a visual medium, and poor Godwin has a long, scrawny chicken neck and is slightly pop-eyed. She just creeped me out.Austen fans should probably watch it, just so they can say that they watched it, but I recommend borrowing it rather than paying money for it."
+2,You will be rewarded if you stick with it,The production values of this early 1970's BBC adaptation are interesting to see regardless of the show itself. The style and differences between its production and what a modern day version would be like is striking. Almost entirely shot in a studio with very little accompanying music make this version almost a stage adaptation. Emma's father is quite brilliantly portrayed and is very amusing. The first episode is rather dull if truth be told but the remaining five episodes more than make up for this opening. In fact I would have given this five stars if the first episode was as good as the rest. Well worth spending the money to enjoy this classic adaptation of Emma.
+1,Worst Emma ever,"Doran is the worst Emma ever. She's completely cold and looks like a preying mantis. This was distracting because I kept expecting her to rip off Mr. Knightley's head and eat it. There is no chemistry at all between Emma and Mr. Knightley in this film. This version was very close to the book, and many of the other actors are quite good, so it's a shame about Doran. Watch A&E's Emma instead, with Kate Beckinsale. This version is not be as true to the book, but Kate does a much better job of portraying Emma's complexities than does Doran or Gwyneth."
+1,Emma as a deer in headlights!,"While this version of Emma is probably the most faithful to the book, the Emma we get is a woman whose face is frozen in what seems to be a perpetual startled stare. What a distraction every time she was on screen. And Harriet Smith was a cowering country bumpkin who was simpering and cloyingly annoying...ugh! It is only because the rest of the cast was so good that I give this version of Emma 2 stars.If you want to see an Emma worth watching, buy the Gwynneth Paltrow or Kate Beckinsale version."
+2,Great reading and excellent story!,"""Haunted Summer"" is a great book for young teens and adults, too! It is a story of self-examination and confusion that must be exposed for the protagonist to survive a life unrealized. I was very surprised by the circumstances, but can understand why Marilla had a choice to make. Read to see why the story is so fascinating. You will learn a lesson about yourself in the process, too."
+2,Easy and fast to use,"Great stuff and it works fast and easy. Not meant to refinish your kitchen, this is for Furniture only. Wear gloves and use outside or in a well ventilated area."
+1,Not as easy to use as stated,Took hours to remove old finish from oak table and now the piece looks cloudy and dull. I am very disappointed and will need to use something to bring the table to life again!
+1,thought this was a PRIME purchase too slow and cost too high,"I thought this was a PRIME purchase too slow and cost too high.... this was just a waste of my time and money, now I will have to drive to town and get these items so I can get the project done in time!"
+1,Never again,"I bought the Furniture refinisher and had 5 of my friends come over to help me refinish my cabinets. I bought everything that was recommended to use, the steel wool pads and the chemical gloves. This product ate through all the gloves we used, it disolved one of my friends acrylic fingernails, it felt like it was ice-burning our skin, made us all light-headed in a ventilated room and it barely did any improvements to my cabinets. I am concerned about us all absorbing this into our skin and any effect that may cause. I am returning all of the cans and I am VERY disappointed in this product."
+1,"""O Brother"" Fans Beware!","Despite the clever packaging, this CD was NOT produced by the folks behind ""O Brother Where Art Thou?""As it claims, this CD does contain original recordings of many of the songs on the ""O Brother"" soundtrack. If you're looking for the genuine article, this is it.However, as is common with recordings this old, many of the originals were made by semi-professionals with primitive recording technology. As a result, these ""originals"" do not have the clarity, the warmth, or the production values of the masterful performances on ""O Brother"" and the companion live album ""Down from the Mountain."" If you're looking for music that sounds like those two albums, try Gillian Welch's ""Revival"" instead."
+2,Incisive and indicting,A modern classic that should be required fare for anyone seeking insight into contemporary American girlhood. Guaranteed discussion starter.
+1,Makes it's point but pathetic (no pun intended) photography,"Coffee table book of girls at weight-loss camp, exotic dancers in Las Vegas, actresses, children play-acting withmakeup. Not sure if Ms. Greenfield was trying to emulate Cindy Sherman or Diane Arbus. Either way she has my sympathy."
+1,lame photos and dreary topic,"This book should be called ""white girl culture""... there is hardly an ethnic looking girl in the book! Lots of suburban teen-age girls looking like they are trying to be fit in. Nothing really insightful, new or surprising. Some photos are a bit interesting but most are overly self-conscious from subject and photographer... sorry but these images are easy to forget,(and border on teasing male viewers)... save your money and wait for the video!"
+2,Eerily amazing,"When I first saw this book in my photo class, I thought the images were amazing and frightening at the same time, but I didn't read the text with all the pictures. When I bought it for myself, and got to read everything, it gave me even more of a respect for this work. Her snips of these girls lives rattle and amaze you at the same time. I love this book so much, and I think every girl/woman should look at it."
+2,The product is good but the price isn't!,"The product itself is very good. I bought it very frequently from amazon.com since my baby was born.But recently amazon.com raised the price from $7.49 to $10.49 which is much higher than any other grocery stores. Like in Target, the price is only $9.44!If amazon.com still maintains this highest price for this product, the customers like me will go to other stores for sure!"
+2,Cool!,"When Claudia baby sits for the Rodowsky family, She and Shea become friends. they are both not good at spelling. they help each other in spelling. Nut stacey almost ruins Claudia and Stacey's friendship."
+2,ANOTHER GREAT CD,"4 STARS BECAUSE it sounded fine but not as great as other string quartets.I like this because the string quartet 2 uses 2 cellos.,1 violin,1 viola which was interesting.You can hear the cello more than in the other string quartets with 2 violins.This also another rare CD at a simple price."
+1,Lack of Sensitivity,"Some funny talk, yes. But this movie is the opposite of sensitivity, to say it politely. The film of cause has a bigger concept. If you want to be surprised, stop reading right now. Two strangers meet by looking at the same vacant apartment in Paris. Skipping the romance, he suddenly decides to get physical with her, and she goes along. At this point, I should have stopped the movie, which went downhill until the end, which was the most disturbing scene. All in all, one might ask the question if the fact that two famous actors are the lead characters, can justify the so-called critics praising this movie. They might have both done it only for the money, being ashamed for it later on. Let's hope so."
+2,Hardcore Fun for The Entire Family,"If you enjoy movies that make you uneasy yet you keep watching because of a voyeueristic mix of repulsion and fascination, then look no further--here's the one you've been looking for.Brando was considered a legend, and this movie is proof; ""acting"" is too small a word to describe the performance he gave here.Pain. Confusion. Lust. Grasping at redemption as it slithers through your fingers--it's all right here, folks.This movie is a carousel of torment. There's an anonymous person riding next to you, and both of you have to laugh at it all, just to keep from crying."
+2,I can't believe it's not butter!,"It's hard to believe that, in its prime, this was considered maybe the greatest picture ever made. It wasn't and it isn't. And yet, Barbieri's score and Storaro's cinematography are still a delight to both ear and eye (although you can see the camera's reflection on a window pane at the last scene!).Regarding sex, there's not much to be said. In fact, there was a lot said and little to be seen. Brando gives ""the performance of a lifetime"", which in his case, after seeing ""Superman"", is probably true. Maria Schneider is so, so; Jean Pierre Laúd is execrable and Mássimo Girotti all but steals the show as Brando's funny-you-should-ask rival. All in all, much ado about... butter!"
+1,Last Tango In Paris,"The video I recently purchased was NOT the original version. The Hayes Commission version is edited for content to the point the film loses it's provocative edge, with out which is disjointed (pun intended) and boring. I've looked elsewhere for the original release version which at the time was X rated, but now all I see is the ""R"" rating which means all the good scenes are cut out!But I'll Keep looking. It's a real hot classic in it's original formRapscallion"
+1,Overrated,"Marlon Brando is a marvelous actor, but PLEASE someone ELSE write his dialogue! On how many different occasions in one film do we need to hear about pigs? I have never understood why this movie is lauded so much, so I decided to give it another chance. The dialogue is simply absurd. Who talks like this? The relationship between Brando and the young French girl is very S&M;, but in my opinion, these themes were explored better and more attractively in ""9 1/2 Weeks"". If you're looking for nudity and graphic sex, you won't find that here either. The sex scenes are few and far between, and when they do occur your reaction will most likely be ""OH! MY EYES!!""A film without a writer is a recipe for disaster, and it really shows here. Skip this. You're not missing a thing."
+2,Great Movie,"This is a great movie and a visually stunning one -- so it's worth having in a Blu-ray edition. The sexual content is not as shocking as it was when the film was first released, but it's still an emotionally powerful and unnerving work."
+1,Last Tango in Paris,Poor content. Had to read what was going on by reading the screen as most of it was in another language.
+1,Don't buy it!,"I never saw the movie when it first came out in film, so I thought I would buy it. It is the worst movie I ever saw in my life and I am a movie buff. The acting and storyline is horrible. In the nudity shots she looks like she is wearing a black bear skin rug on her private parts. Don't waste your money on this one."
+1,"Horrible, wretched, totally overrated","Unless you are one of those men who thinks any film with lots of female nudity is ""art,"" skip this. It's stupid, sexist, pretentious, the dialogue is wretched, you don't CARE about any of the characters... and a lot of other things that other reviewers have already said."
+1,Stupid movie,"When this movie first came out, it was the talk of the town, mainly because of the nudity, I believe. The plot was silly and Brando's acting was awful."
+1,Unbelievably Stupid,"How on earth this film ever generated the amount and degree of attention it did is one of most astonishing curiosities in movie history. Virtually every aspect of the film is risible. In fact, you can probably enjoy it purely for its innumerable unintentioned laughs. Marlon Brando gives what can only be described as one of the messiest and shameful performances that any formerly great actor could conceive (worse even than Vito Corleone or Kurtz). And clever Bertolucci shovels on enough pretentious artiness and pseudo-eroticism to steam up an academic's glasses. Everyone else will merely catch themselves yawning most of the time."
+2,Be A Dear And Pass The Butter Please!!!,"In this movie we see Malon Brando as an ageing oversexed man who embarks on a liason with a young woman played by Maria Schieder. That is about the whole plot and storyline for this movie. In this film Mr. Brando finds a very inventive use for butter which does not involve making a sandwich. He is once said to have remarked that ""acting is a bum's life"" so if you want to see a bum at work I suggest you watch this movie. I give this film 5 stars because Maria Schnieder thankfully went into movie obscurity after making his film."
+1,Last Tango In Paris,"I though the film was terrible. Brando mumbled in French and the plot was unrealistic. I purchased the film to see how sexualism has changed over the years, since this was touted to be the first of expicit sexual scenes."
+1,They Say Its Rated NC 17...WHY,There Was Not Really That Much Sex In The Film. There was some brutal language Butr Not that much in sex. This film was not at all what they all said it to be. I myself is into love stories such as this and if your a fan like me...dont get this. but dont take my word for it
+1,"BS Detector Hits ""11""","Just finished watching this for the 3rd time in the last 15+years or so. I try to give LTIP another chance every severalyears or so, hoping that something in me has changed or maturedso that I ""get it"" a bit better. Well, I haven't or can't. It still seems like an indulgent, boring mess. Yes, Brando can act.Yes, Maria Schneider has a fantastic 20-year old body. What does it all add up to? Nothing! A 2 hour waste of time. A movie with a totally emoty story and emotional core. I like a lot of stufffrom the late '60s and early '70s, but if sitting through tedium like this in the name of art was indicative of the era - thankGod we've moved on. Oh, and congratulations to the otherwise usually excellent Bertolucci and Starraro for accomplishing the impossible and making Paris look ugly."
+2,Highly intellectal and emotional multi-plotted story.,"What can one say about such a powerful story? Is it about love? Is it about irony? Is it about lust? Is it about loss? What is it all about? That, in my view, is the beautey of this film: Nobody is for sure, yet most everyone knows that it's a classic.Brando gives the performance of a lifetime. For those who want to know what real acting is, I recommend they see the scene with Brando and his dead wife's body. It's majestic, to say the least.In this film, Brando lets himself go and seems to let the viewer inside his mind - if not soul.The musical score is passionate, lustful, erotic and majestic all at once. It's wonderful.Bertulluci was creating a sure winner here when he was directing. He shows what a talented director he truly is.I advise anyone to see this film 3 or 4 times. With each viewing, the viewer will get more of an insight into the mind of one terribly lonely man. It's a masterpiece!"
+1,trash masquerading as art,"Don't waste your precicous time on this pretentious tripe. The acting is self-conciously artsy and overwrought. Brando's character is an abusive jerk, while Schneider's character just can't get enough of it. Spare me the nonsense please! If nudity is your bag, rent a Playboy video instead; you'll thank me for keeping you from losing 2 hours with this mess."
+2,Underground classic,"This is a complex, slow, mesmerizing film. Brando gives on of his best performances (see also Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, The Godfather and Apocalypse Now). Without Brando this film would have been utterly boring. It's the kind of film you have to watch a few times in order to make sense of everything. The film just starts and you have to put the pieces together--and character motivation is rather difficult to figure out. In fact, although this film is a good film, it's confusing as to why the characters do what they do. If you love Brando and Bertolucci, I'd recommend seeing this film. If you want to learn technique and style of acting--this is a very good film. I don't think we'll see another actor like Brando who gives memorable performances such as he does in this film."
+2,worth seeing,"While this is not exactly the great movie it's reputation suggests, it comes close. It is a must-see for Brando fans, in particular. It is hard to seperate his performance from the movie itself - he is the movie; the director intended it to be that way. Almost all the details of Brando's character were modeled after him, which makes it all the more facinating. Gato Barbieri's music is also great, making the movie even more effective."
+1,A movie that redefines tedium,"Feeble, inarticulate and struggling to be deep without knowing what it wants to be deep about. It can be fast-forwarded to the end without anything being missed. Alas, poor Brando, we knew him well."
+1,One long WTF? moment.,"We watched Last Tango in Paris mainly just to say we've seen it. Little did we realize how messed up most of the characters are & how disturbing a few scenes would be...however, it is french directed so I guess that explains it (a genre neither my wife or I have ever been able to embrace). Did not care for the film at all but give it 2 stars for the shockingly hairy full frontal."
+2,Classic Marlon Brando Movie.....,"I read the mixed reviews for this movie, so I had to comment. This movie is classic. The storyline may offend some people, but come on. Life is rocky, and believe me, going over the rocks with Marlon Brando would be a pleasure. I saw this movie when it first came out in 1972, and I still enjoy it today in 2010. Tango anyone??"
+1,Unappealing and unnecessarily perverted,"I went into this film thinking that I would see an unorthodox film involving sex. I've seen many films that could fit this description such as ""Happiness"" by Todd Solondz and ""Romance"" by Catherine Breillat, but unlike those films, I failed to see a point in this one.The sex scenes were extremely grotesque in their graphic and perverse nature, especially the scene involving sodomy.I can't say I would reccommend this film to anyone. The reason that it gets 2 stars out of 5 is because I think Marlon Brando was very convincing and entertaining, I just failed to see the point in this film as a whole and therefore I cannot give it a good rating."
+1,nothing of value,"It will make me unpopular to say this, as if I am not already wildly unpopular, but this was a terrible and totally overrated movie. In light of Marlon Brando's semi-recent death I thought it high time to see some of his best known works. Cited as a classic in many cases, at least for being raunchier than anything else at the time of its release, this film was flat, left me dazed, it was useless. I hated it. It was strange, mumbling, sleazy. The acting-particularly from Maria Schneider-if you could call it acting, anyway-was mediocre at best. Where's the story? This just strikes me as a film made at the time to push the envelope of what was considered ""art"" and ""decent"". To me, it was just a monumental waste of time, like roughly half of Bernardo Bertolucci's work."
+1,Can't be that great.,"I saw this film at a special screening in the late 1970's at an art house cinema in Minneapolis. The film did not leave a lasting impression on me, unlike some of the other films I saw around the same time frame. I can hardly remember a single detail about it. Its not like me to get amneisia about a film, especially if it is trully a great work of art. But since I can barely recall having seen Last Tango, it leaves me with the impression that this film is not a great work of art as the urband legand makers would have it."
+1,Couldn't wait for it to be over!,"I don't understand how anyone can like this trash. It was long, plotless (besides the whole wife commiting suicide thing-I would've too if I were married to Paul), random and most of the time I was asking myself 'what the f---?'I can understand that it was shocking for the time, especially that butter scene but otherwise, it was a huge waste of time. Its amazing how many people say how great this film is and Brando, but to me he was just a mumbling psycho that terrized a young woman. They had absolutely NO chemistry and most of the time, I had no idea what they were going on about. Overrated, overrated, overrated.2+ hours of your life you'll never get back."
+1,This is a great film?,"Let me get this straight. The story starts with a man and a woman, strangers looking at vacant apartment. They walk around a bit, say a few words, then he grabs her and they go to it. Nothing is given to justify this, no romance, no chemistry, no flirting, not even lustful looks. It is as if two people just ran into each other on the street and went straight at it. This is great film making? On what planet?"
+1,"Boring, Senseless, Waste of Time","Don't waste your time. If you are watching it to see the controversial steamy sex scenes, you'll be disappointed. There is nothing erotic here. It's a film devoid of emotion or excitement. It's mind-numbing and boring. It may have been praised at the time it was first released, but it has not aged well. Surprising that it was ever determined to be a film with any value even when first released. Pointless film with characters that don't seem to have any direction in their lives and don't seem to care about anything important. The viewer doesn't care either. Glad I saw this free, as I would hate to have paid even $1 to watch it. Your life will be better for NOT having seen this movie."
+1,A WASTE OF TIME & MONEY,This is one of the worst show I've ever seen. Don't waste your money buying it. Your time is better spent cleaning out gutters than watching this tripe.I would have rated this show minus stars if it were possible.
+2,Unforgettable,"Friend had me watch, ""Last Tango in Paris."" I couldn't find it in any video store so I immediately looked it up on Amazon.com and abracadra...it was found! Great price and was shipped quickly to my house. How convenient!!! Keep up the awesome work. I use Amazon for book club on a monthly basis and I am really pleased with everything. Wish I could get better shipping prices...For example, my last book was only a one penny, but the shipping was over 2 dollars. Wish you could ship more than one book, better price.Happy customer, Riley"
+1,Twisted and boring,"The characters motivations are disgusting and the acting is poor. I decided to watch this film since its supposed to be a cult classic and everyone talks about how Brando did such a find job.Call me crazy but when watching a film I like to at least like one of the characters. Here I felt like I was at a party with a bunch of people I didn't like but couldn't leave. Talk about No Exit.I guess some of you will like this film but unless you're one of those bleeding heart, artsy farsty people I suggest you save yourself the pain of trying to watch this film."
+1,Extremely disappointing,"This movie fails horribly at living up to its reviews. They seem to be based solely on technical merit; it is indeed shot well. Unfortunately, that does not make it worth watching; the plot is lacking, the sex alternates between disappointing and disturbing, and the characters are despicable. Don't waste your time."
+2,3 stars out of 4,"The Bottom Line:Why Bertolucci thought it was a good idea to cut away from Brando and Schneider in order to focus on the latter's boring boyfriend I'll never know, but when Last Tango in Paris focuses on the main couple (and Brando in particular) it's a powerful, if somewhat formless, film that is no less candid and raw than it was 30 years ago."
+1,Materpiece that needs an overhall,faded color and millions of artifacts are only some of the problems this DVD. Hopefully it will be remastered soon!
+1,"Depressing, Despicable and Down-right Disgusting","Marlon Brando was one of the most overrated actors of all time. Anyone who knows about his personal life and still thinks he was a respectable person should have their head examined. The fact that he was comfortable with this awful role says enough about the kind of man he was. Everything he said and did in this movie (especially to the unprincipled French tramp) was too savage, sick and pathetic for words and his fate at the end was much-deserved but didn't come soon enough. The story and soundtrack couldn't even come close to saving this trash either."
+1,Quite possibly the worst movie in cinematic history,"Finally saw the much-vaunted Last Tango in Paris. On the DVD case, a reviewer squeals: ""The most erotically powerful movie ever made!"" Yes, oh, so erotic. Marlon Brando uses a stick of BUTTER to prepare his girlfriend for... well, let your imagination soar. Its clear to me that every single reviewer who gave a good review must've been paid off handsomely. To me, words like ""vacant"", ""nihilistic"", ""empty"", instantly and effortlessly leap to mind. Quite possibly, the most over-damn-hyped, contentless, worthless film in cinematic history. I'm appalled beyond words."
+1,what's the big deal?,"This has to be the most overrated movie ever made. Even by 1970's standards, I don't see what all the hoopla is about. Marlon Brando is just his usual brooding self. The girl is extremely beautiful, but even if she was naked through the entire movie, I cannot understand why anyone considers this a cinema masterpiece."
+2,"Great bindings, good commentaries","We all know about Shakespeare, so a review of his writing is not required. However, I would like to say that the Everyman's Library series are worth getting. Unlike omnibus editions (such as the Riverside Shakespeare), these are actually portable so you don't need a table to hold them up while you are reading. The Everyman's Library series have good hardbindings, are conveniently sized to carry around, and have illuminating and extensive introductions. The typeface used is old, but the letters are large and easily readable (something that is a concern with some other editions).Tragedies, Volume 2 contains: Titus Andronicus; Troilus and Cressida; Julius Ceaser; Anthony and Cleopatra; Timon of Athens; Coriolanus"
+1,Kindle Edition Tragedies Without Notes,"I have greatly enjoyed reading the hard cover Everyman's edition of Shakespeare's Comedies, Tragedies and Romances. The hard cover books, which come in multiple volumes, are portable, have a nice type face, have excellent explanatory notes and excellent introductory essays about the plays. I strongly recommend this edition for anyone who is not already familiar with Shakespeare's plays.I recently bought a Kindle edition of three tragedies. The type face is very good but there are no notes or essays whatsoever. I would not recommend any of the Kindle editions that I have seen for anyone who is not already fully conversant with Shakespeare's language. Many words have changed meaning significantly over time and a modern dictionary is only modestly helpful.It would be great if Amazon could get the Everyman's edition formatted for the Kindle."
+2,Great composition,"Everybody knows the tale of Romeo and Juliet, but reading the real, written work is another world. It is a different way to think of the story you know. I bought this compilation to read all of Shakespeare's works and it is truly great. One thing I'd advise is that you know how to read scripts. This book is written as Shakespeare wrote his plays. Though, every work is prefaced with the characters names and role they play, it can still be a bit difficult to get through because of the way it's written.Jul. Then, window let day in and let life out.Rom.Farewell, farewell! one kiss and I'll descend.[descendsJul.Art thou gone so? my lord, my love, my friend!It can become a bit much.I gave it four stars because it has such small font: around 8 or 9 px font you'd find on MS word."
+2,An heirloom for every American,"As the Library of Congress marks our country's history as the U.S.'s continual time capsule; this tome offers a glance into her walls. Beautifully assembled, this keepsake will instill pride in its citizenry. Making selections from myriad possibilities must have been a dire undertaking, but those represented indicate a fair cross-section of time and geography. An excellent tribute to a worthy source!"
+1,Not a good value for the price,"Given the price of this book, I felt that was not a good value for the price. Too little information for a hardcover book that supposed to be a guide for manufacturers on how to implement TOC."
+2,Funk Music and Sufism,"The music of Mercan Dede, or with his other name DJ Alan Arkin, is taking us to a travel in the land of Sufism. I was very suprised when I first listened to this album. To find Sufist teachings hidden in a funk/house album, was really a new thing. Mercan Dede, did not only use the background and rythm from Sufi Music but also the teachings. Especially the song ""Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi"", named after the famous Persian Sufi, is a 5 Star song of the album. Without using words Mercan Dede manages to show that life is a circle. ""Walking on the Red Sea"", is a good example of how Mercan Dede is succesful in mixing Sufi Rythm with other backgrounds. In my opinion these points helps this album become universal and reach audiences far beyond any other etnic funk album would do."
+2,Exciting Action and Adventure,"I came upon this book by chance, and was overwhelmingly surprised. It's been years since I read a historical novel that was so well written. But do yourself a favor, read Into the Wilderness first. I found myself wondering so much about references to things that happened in the first book that I just had to search for it to read. And I wasn't disappointed. But I do actually think Dawn on a Distant Shore is better written. There's so much action, every time you think a matter is resolved, another one pops up right on its heels. It's like Elizabeth can never catch a break. I am now eagerly awaiting the paperback printing of Lake in The Clouds. I plan to pass these books on as a set, to anyone I know who is into historical novels."
+2,"Fast paced sequel, great additon to wilderness series!","This sequel to Into the Wilderness was fast paced and adventurous, but somewhow found time for us readers to see a bit more of the characters. (A deeper view) I kept turning the pages wanting more, and was rewarded. When all is said and done with this series, this book in paticular will have a special place with me. It's a delight!"
+1,Into the Wilderness It's NOT,"I picked up Into the Wilderness by accident and thought it was one of the best books I'd read. I counted the days til Dawn on a Distant Shore was released but found it to be, at best, disappointing. Truth be told, I found the story farfetched, the characters(who seemed so alive in Into the Wilderness) flat and, in some instances, just plain unlikeable, and the sea voyage boring. Absolutely nothing in this book caught my interest . . . strange, because I found the first book captivating both in terms of the developing storyline between Elizabeth and Nathanial and the book's historical context. I still look forward to the next installment, primarily because it's set back in Hidden Wolf where this story belongs, but I won't be counting the days until its release and I won't invest in a hardback edition."
+2,Great series,It can be a little slow at times but I have enjoyed this series and fallen in love with many of the characters. I would recommend.
+2,Captiating!,"Cannot put it down, just like the rest of the series. Moments of emotion, suspense, happiness and sadness. The story just gets better and better."
+2,On a trip,"The 2nd book, was very good. I preferred the story line in the wilderness of NY, but it was a swashbucklingly good story in itself. I like the characters that where brought in. Just wish kindle made it clearer that these books are part of a series, and which one comes after the other."
+2,Dawn on a Distant Shore,"I had read Donati's series of six Wilderness books and really liked them so I bought this as a gift for my daughter because she had read the first one and liked it. They are long books but never boring. I thought the book would be a larger size, as the soft cover ""Into the Wilderness"" had a bigger cover with a little larger print but the book came quickly, was reasonably priced, and my daughter is happy to receive it. Donati is a really good writer. I only discovered her this year. - Fran"
+2,DDS...a roller coaster ride!,"This book is different from Into The Wilderness, but that doesn't detract from it's worth! From the beginning to the end, the pace is breathless, wild and hectic. This is a chase novel, through and through. Ms. Donati keeps the emotions running high as we travel from New York to Canada to Scotland and the tension doesn't let up for a minute. She is able to convey the emotions and nuances of family ties and keep us interested in her characters. She comes up with a spectacular new villain and some protagonists that end up very sympathetically. While I admit I missed Hidden Wolf and the characters there, Ms. Donati has left many dangling threads that are sure to be dealt with in her third novel in the series and we'll see all these wonderful and not so wonderful people again. I really liked this book. I read it one sitting...long into the night!"
+2,Dawn on a Distant Shore,"I found ""Dawn on a Distant Shore"" to be colorful and also a look into how life was in the late 1700's in America and Ireland. It continued with the lifes of the Bonner family and close friends and brought back some characters from the past that added more intrigue. I read through it quickly because I couldn't put it down. Start reading yours and you'll see what I mean."
+2,Lovely Romance,"The story was a bit on the long side, but was entertaining enough that I was able to finish in only three days. I loved following the budding romance."
+1,Not Worth My Time,"I was hoping to find another series that would be similar to Diana Gabaldon's books, but I was very disappointed. I still have not found anyone who writes like Gabaldon. I'll make this short and sweet in that I do not think that Donati has developed her characters as well as she could. I wanted the story to be wrapped more around Elizabeth and Nathaniel, but instead, much of the story came from Hannah's point of view. I realize this is probably due to the fact that Hannah's character is being built for an upcoming book, but I was not interested. Elizabeth's character was developed well, but I felt in both Into the Wilderness and Dawn on a Distant Shore, that Nathaniel did not have as strong of a character and hero image as I would have liked. I just did not feel the passion between these two as I had hoped. Even the ending was very weak to me."
+2,A Strong 4.5 Stars,"This is a great sequel to Into The Wilderness, just slightly weaker. Being with these characters is delightful. Sara Donati writes smooth and forms great visuals with her choice of words. I highly recommend this book."
+1,Dawn on a Distant Shore,"I was hoping that this would be a great sequel, but was very disappointed. The characters, except for Hanna did not develop at all. Nathaniel and Elizabeth had the beginning of a relationship in the first book and their characters were well developed, but they were very two dimensional in this book. That said I await the next book because I trust Ms. Donati will continue the story without destroying the characters."
+1,I'm glad I didn't spend the money on it.,"I got it at the library and boy am I glad I didn't waste my money by buying it, which I might have done based on Donati's first novel. I am sooo disappointed! This was a snoozorama to say the least. I guess I can only hope for improvement in the 3rd novel. This novel was just sooooooo slow and boring, Daniel and ""Boots"" had no chemistry which was very disappointing"
+1,Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz,"It's a good thing that I read Into the Wilderness first or I never would have bothered to read another one of her books. I read it all, but I will admit I ""skimmed"" over the last of it. It was a definite sleeper."
+1,Yawn on Distant Shore.....,"I found this sequel to be a big disappointment and pales in comparison to Donati's first book. This time around, the characters bordered on boring, the plot lines forgetable and Donati's sweeping prose sadly absent. I thought this was an overall tough read. Hopefully the next one will be more of a page turner like the first one was."
+1,The story falls over,"The story falls over before it ever gets started. It doesn't convince me that the only course of action possible is for Nathaniel to try to rescue his father, or that any mother with the sense God gave a goose would take newborn babies on such a dangerous trip. I know Sacajawea went on a much harder trip while pregnant, but this book needed to convince me, and it didn't.The adventures and dangers are thrown at us too fasst and furiously. We are not given much chance to enjoy the peaceful spots or anticipate or fear the next obstacle. It's boring the way any laundry list of problems is boring if a reader don't care whether or not the characters get through it. Or if they don't really believe the plot in the first place."
+1,Yawn.,I loved Into the Wilderness! This cannot be the same author. It was boring. The characters were dull and the whole book dragged. I will definitly borrow her next book from the library!
+1,Disappointed,Into the Wilderness was absolutely top-notch so maybe my expectations were too high for Dawn on a Distant Shore. This story contained little action and far too much gossip. These wonderful outdoorsmen (and women) were confined to rocking in ships for 300 pages! I was as homesick for the mountains as Hannah was. I love Ms. Donati's characters but I was as uncomfortable as they were in their oversea adventure. I do hope she brings them home for the next installment. If I hadn't read the first book I would never have finished this one - the plot was too much of a stretch - but the Bonners are terrific and I had to know what happened to them.
+1,Not as good as her other books,"I enjoyed the rest of the series, but I found this book boring compared to the rest. Much of the story is spent on a ship, and I did not feel that the characters that were introduced were developed very well. The other books in the series are much better."
+2,Much Better than the first,"This follow up to Into the Wilderness was very enjoyable. I was not too thrilled with the first book, but thought I would read the next book anyway. I was pleasantly suprised and got a better feel for the characters. I will buy the next one with interest!"
+1,"Good, but I expected more","After falling in love with Nathaniel and Elizabeth in Into the Wilderness, I was thrilled to continue on with the series. Much to my dismay, this book did not live up to my expectations. Is it a coincidence that Gabaldon's Voyager and this book, both set mainly upon the high seas, were my least favorite out of each author's series? Hmmm. The only thing that kept me going was the promise of the third book Lake in The Clouds. The book is worth reading, don't get me wrong. Especially for those who continue on with a series. The Scotland thing seemed unnecessary to me. I would have been happier if they'd stayed in North America. Oh well. Artistic license."
+2,An excellent read!,"For all those Diana Gabaldon fans, Sara Donati does not disappoint. Well written and researched, Donati's books are a must read. Her characters are multi-layered and three dimentional, and the plot intricate and captivating, to say nothing of educational. Anyone reading these books will not be disappointed, but especially those with high standards. Into the Wilderness, and Dawn on a Distant Shore kept me burning the midnight oil many a night. I highly reccommend this series, for which there is a third soon to be published. If you want depth, and hate ""fluff"", then these books are for you. Thankyou Ms Donati for giving me something worth reading."
+1,Very disappointing!!!,"I was so thrilled with vol. 1 ""Into the Wilderness"" that I ordered the second volume from the library before investing money into a hardcover version. I'm glad I didn't buy one as it was the most disappointing book since I read Kate Morton.""Into the Wilderness"" was so promising and I really wonder how the sequel can be so shallow?This whole journey from Montréal, Canada, to Dumfries, Scotland, used up close to 300 pages in the book and when Nathaniel and Elizabeth are finally in Scotland, things don't get any more interesting.What a boring read!Zero stars was not possible, so I have to give it 1 star :(.I hope ""Lake in the Clouds"" will be better, but if it's only about Hannah, I doubt I will read it.I was hoping to read more about Nathaniel and Elizabeth."
+2,review,"I felt the first book in the series started off a little weak and definitely grew in strength as the novel progressed. However, I enjoyed ""Dawn on a Distant Shore"" from start to finish and went on to purchase the other titles in the series right away. My only complaint is that this book did not have a Kindle edition."
+2,A devoted reader!!,"When I had read Into the Wilderness I went out to the library immediatly and got Dawn on a Distant Shore. Sara Donati makes the characters in the book seem so real. I felt like I was part of the book. I felt their pain, joy, and worry with them along the way. I can't wait till the next book comes out so I can meet up with my friends again, and go along the new journey! This is the best book anyone could ever read!!!"
+1,dawn on a distant shore,"Very disapointing. I loved Into the Wilderness and could not wait for DDS, signing up for delivery before it came out in print. I found it difficult to get into and just didn't keep my attention. I actually had to force myself to sit down and finish it. Sadly, DDS lacked the excitement and sexual tensions of Into the Wilderness. Definately not Sara Donati's best work."
+1,A boring disappointment!,"Her first book was a real page turner and I couldn't wait for this one to come out. This was a sleeper. The ocean voyage went on forever. I felt like I was actually on the voyage with the voyage never ending. I couldn't wait to get of the ship myself. The story line at the castle was a pick-me-up, but you had to read several hundred pages before you got there. I was extemely disappointed in this book and the only reason I finished it was because I didn't want to see the money I spent on the book wasted. The scottish dialect was also very distracting and I had to keep reading passages over and over to get the just of it. Save your money."
+1,Dawn on a Distant Shore-Sara Donati,"I was extremely disappointed in this sequel. I had read ""Into the Wilderness"" and loved it for the writing and characterzations. It was done so well. This book hardly seemed to have been written by the same author. It was rushed, badly written and I could not get into it. Such a shame from someone who had been my new favorite author."
+1,BORING!,"Except for a very small portion toward the end of the book, I thought the rest was just plain BORING and struggled to get through it. I was really hoping to like this series but have been extremely disappointed after all the great reviews and comparisons to Gabaldon."
+2,Nice value tent,Easy set up overall. Wish the bottom was lined with tarp instead of nylon.Good roomy ceiling. Plenty of room for air mat and family of 4.
+2,Large,"What strikes me the most is how roomy this tent is, though it's not possible to stand up straight. It works well for 4 people, though 6 might be too much. I like having a little wiggle rom for getting dressed without stepping on someone.It appears to be waterproof, though I haven't been in a big rainstorm yet, just very wet fog. Zippers work well and I like the color of the tent. The view from the inside ""windows"" is great and makes it airy if needed.The reason why I give it an average+ rating is that it's impossible to set up by myself. Somehow with advances in modern tent design I had expected that I could do it by myself."
+2,perfect campground tent,"You certainly wouldn't want to take this backpacking, but for use at a campground, this tent would be hard to beat. I purchased it from a gold box offer shortly before Memorial Day, and just got back from a camping trip. Everyone was jealous of this HUGE tent. I am 6'5'' and could stand up comfortably in the center of this tent.It rained 2 of the 3 nights we were out there, and one night it POURED. Despite the usual loudness of the rain on the fly, this was a pleasant experience. No rain got into the tent, and thanks to the ceiling vents and well designed fly, we stayed cool and happy the entire night.Easy to set up, easy to take down. Easy to shake off after a rainfall to pack up immediately.1 adult and 4 kids was no problem, everyone had PLENTY of personal space. I imagine 4 adults fit in quite comfortably.Eureka hasn't let me down, and if you are in the market for a HUGE tent, this is the one to get."
+2,Good deal,Not official NFL product but saved money and quality was good enough. This product will keep your head warm and show your Team pride.
+1,Beware - Product is not as pictured,"While the text of the item's description is for 0.5ml of Loctite 222MS threadlocker, what is pictured is, as far as I can tell, a 50ml bottle (based on a later google image search). I purchased because I wanted that bottle that was pictured that would stand upright and not leak all over. Instead, I got a tiny tube with significantly less threadlocker than was anticipated. Toolfetch doesn't charge much for the tube, but quite a bit (almost 3x) for shipping, so you won't return it if, like me, you weren't paying close enough attention and relied on their picture to be an accurate representation of what they were shipping. Based on the fact you can't blow the picture up enough to read the printing on the bottle to confirm its volume, the marked-up then marked-down pricing and the disproportionate shipping charge, I can only conclude that this was intentional on the part of toolfetch."
+2,"In a cave, but not The Cave","At first look, this movie would seem like a rip off of The Cave, and does have a similar concept, but much better done. It's not often that a movie grabs your attention within the first 5 minutes, but this one does and keeps it until the end. Lots of things popping out should keep you guessing. It's a nice addition to the horror genre and dances circles around it's U.S. counterpart."
+2,If only real women were like this . . .,"_The Descent_ is a movie featuring some very tough girls. Athletic, young, strong, mentally tough, and brave. When the going gets tough they meet the challenge and there is very little whining. Even when it comes time to die they face it bravely. In today's largely sedentary society where people are more concerned about political correctness than survival you aren't likely to meet many women (or men!) like this. But, one can always hope that there are still a few out there."
+1,over-rated!,poor acting. somehow has rated 4/5 stars which means 4/5 people that rated it are idiots. has about 3 scary parts total. the acting is horrifying though. scariest part of the movie by a long shot was the acting.
+1,Hard to feel anything for the characters,"This movie really left me cold. Just couldn't feel any empathy with the characters. In fact, I kinda ended up rooting for the monsters! I mean, here they are in their cave, maybe venturing out to snack on the odd lost kid or something. Then these adventure-seeking bimbos show up and act suprised when the monsters want to make them part of the buffet! Hey, who's on who's turf, huh? Does have some nice moments of suspense-building, but overall not a satisfying experience."
+2,Amazing,"I love horror/thriller movies but rarely ever get frightened from them. This movie was great. I was genuinely scared. I think that this movie has the best ""monsters"" in a long time. Definitely getting it for my dvd collection."
+2,Awesome,This is probably the most effective horror movie I have ever seen. The all female cast does a phenomenal job of keeping the audiences attention (and no there is no nudity). Shows what a talented director and cast can do with little money and a good story. Has more scares and is more entertaining than the majority of horror that is released in theatres.
+2,TRULY SCARY - Blu-ray Perfection!,I love a great horror film that can actually make you want to turn the light on or lose sleep after watching it. Every so often a film comes along that accomplishes this and 'The Descent' is a prime example. The film is a departure from the clutter of junk horror films that have been released over the past few years by not merely infiltrating you with just startle scenes. The sheer fear factor of being trapped hundreds of feet below ground with the prospect of death at every turn is simply the cornerstone of the aural terror you feel throughout most of the film.The Blu-ray presentation is immaculate from the reference quality video to the PCM 6.1 lossless audio track that is amazingly immersive. A must see for any horror fan and a 'high recommend' for anyone!
+1,A Claustrophobic Mess,"Bland characters, murky filming and gratuitous gore make for a horror movie mess in The Descent. I did not care one bit for the women or their fates. If there's a sequel, count me out."
+1,Was this movie made for the Lifetime channel?,"If Lifetime switched from showing crappy dramas about wronged women to showing crappy horror flicks about wronged women this would one of them. This movie was not scary. It would have been suspenseful if I cared for any of the characters. You know what the best part was? When it was over.Few movies compel me to write reviews, good or bad. This one obviously did."
+1,boring. boring. and....yes boring.,"I don't know what type of movies these people watch but this movie was NOT scary, it had NO suspense, and was just plain boring. I even had low expectations going into this. A horror movie about monsters in a cave. Geez, there's an original idea. Anyways, maybe it's because it was all about women only that women reviewers are giving it such high remarks. I don't know. Maybe the ten minutes of actual action at the end made people forget about the 90 minutes of BORE you had to sit through until that point. This movie was stupid and boring. Maybe I was not as impressed because I watched this movie the same day I watched SAW IV. Now THAT movie is scary, and NOT boring."
+1,"Kind of lame, as most horror movies are","I'm not usually one for horror movies, but a friend of mine made me watch ""The Descent"" with her, and it wasn't as awful as I thought it would be. The first half of the movie is scarier than the rest, because it involves a group of six women exploring a dangerous underground cave. Being extremely claustrophobic, that alone was scary enough for me! However, then the women start being hunted by evil Gollum-like creatures who live deep within the cave, and the film takes a turn for the worse. If you're a fan of horror films, you'll probably enjoy ""The Descent"" because it's gruesome and relatively scary, unlike most of the ridiculous films that currently pepper this film genre. However, if you're like me and don't care much for these type of movies at all, definitely skip this one."
+1,Boring movie with good Blu-ray features,"THE DESCENT is an ugly, boring film about six ugly, boring women with a curious mix of accents who explore a cave and are stalked and eaten by a group of Gollum wannabes. The film looks ugly and boring on Blu-ray with over staurated colors and high contrast levels. Lionsgate has packed the disc full of impressive special features which further enhance the ugly and boring nature of the film. You can watch the ugly and boring director in ""behind the scenes"" footage in a PIP documentary while watching the film. Loads of extra and extended scenes, interviews etc. do nothing to alleviate all the ugly boredom this film invokes. I bought it for ten bucks at Wal-mart and I guess it was worth that for the cool features on the Blu-ray but I sure feel ugly and bored after watching it all."
+1,It could have been really good...but,"Some things were good, but more were bad, here's a run down of the positive and the negative:(+)side:1.the setting of an underground cave2.couple moments that make you jump3.great concept(-)side:1.story2.cast3.troll creatures4.tried to take itself too seriously"
+1,ALL OTHER REVIEWS ARE FOR THE WRONG FILM!!!,"Note that all of the reviews posted here are for a completely different movie ""Descent"", NOT the horror movie ""The Descent"". Please check what movie you are posting for before you post a review!"
+1,The Descent?,"Almost a full hour into this movie before you see what the movie is even supposed to be about. It's basically a chick flick with mutants in it for the last 25 minutes or so. A Horror movie? Suspense? Right. I guess this is the new style of ""horror"" I'll stick with Halloween, The Exorcist and Texas Chainsaw Massacre.Basically, 6 young women go to the mountains and romp around together trying to help their one friend through the loss of her family, this consists of the first 50 some minutes of the movie. THEN they FINALLY go to this cave and after another 15 minutes you see what's chasing them and wanting to kill them.. The mutants are actually pretty neat but you don't see much of them as this is more like ""Sweet Home Alabama meets The Gargoyles"". If your going to advertise a movie as ""scary"" and ""horror"" than MAKE IT LIKE ONE. This is just a chick flick with some ""BOO!s"" tossed in towards the end, stay away from this failed flick."
+2,Chicks with Accents in America!,"This movie is a little dated. I am sure it scared the every loving be-jesus out of folks when it came out. That said, its still scary! It will keep your interest thats for sure. Hey- we are talking 6 foxy chicks going into a cave to crawl around. What guys interest does that not hold? Chicks will enjoy the female choas of the group. There are a couple of scenes that will unsettle even the most stone faced horror show movie goer. Oh- the funny thing about this movie is that all the chicks have British accents. Not sure how this happens, but it adds to the charm of these chicks crawling around the cave. ""Is anyone injured?"", vs (American)""Are you OK?"". Its worth buying, and seeing a couple a times."
+2,3.5 stars out of 4,"The Bottom Line:Without question the best horror film to come out in the last decade (not that it's had much competition), The Descent takes a little time to develop an interesting (and all female) group of friends before plunging them into a situation that would be terrifying enough even if there weren't creatures to worry about; if you like horror and haven't seen this film then you should be ashamed.Note: Please watch the unrated version/Director's cut for a much better ending"
+2,A DESCENT INTO A HORRIFIC ADVENTURE!,"WOW, what a treat writer/director Neil Marshal did on just his 2nd directorial tryout! Dog Soldiers was OK, but Descent is by far and away superior in every way.Like the lackluster American version called - THE CAVE - the British version - The Descent - is written bettter, with less special effects. That should teach and show directors out there that special effects ain't everything. A solid plot is first. Good actors is 2nd. Special effects comes 3rd. Not the other way around.Although both movies only touch very little on the hugely sucessful, bestseller novel, The Descent, by Jeff Long, both movies could have greatly benefited if they could have done the movies much more closely to the novel. Would have cost much more, but would have been a gigantic blockbuster at the movie houses.But if you like gritty, scary movies, with a great twist at the end, then you must get this. Excellent horror adventure."
+1,Another one bites the dust..,"Yet another cheesy, cliche horror movie about a bunch of dumb idiots who die one after the other, sometimes in cool ways. Nothing creative, nothing interesting, and nothing original. STUPID! I found it hard not to laugh. Yeah, these creatures are supposed to be BLIND, but yet they seem to be able to see just fine, and these dumb bimbos don't shut up. I love how ""horror"" movies like this contradict themselves at every turn. The ending is nothing but laughable. It's hard to draw the line between horror and comedy here. Just a pure joke, nothing more, unless you're another little MTV airhead who finds this kind of crap scary or entertaining."
+1,Bad!,"The first DVD I received had no disc! The second one I received was packaged fine but halfway through the movie it had static, skipped, etc. Very poor quality."
+1,THIS SUCKS,"THIS IS THE STUPIDIEST MOVIE EVER MADE. AND THOSE WHO SAY IT IS A GREAT MOVIE SHOULD HAVE THEIR HEADS EXAMINE. A GANG OF BORED WOMEN WITH NOTHING TO DO WIT THEIR LIVES GO INTO THE MOUNTAINS TO BE EATEN BY SOME UNDERGROUND ALBINO, BLIND CREATURES THAT NOBODY KNOWS WHERE THEY CAME FROM.ONE, FOR WONEN WITH EDUCATION ( DOCTORS, LAWYERS,ETC.) THEIR VOCABULARY IS VERY LINITED TO FOUR LETTER WORDS. SECOND, CLICHE ALL OVER THE PLACE, ONE OF THEM IS THE ""'DUH' I'M FOR EVERYTHING"" CHARACTER, ANOTHER ONE IS THE ""SENSITIVE' I LOST MY HUSBAND"" PERSON, ANOTHER IS THE "" I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING"" PERSON, AND THE REST WISHY-WASHY. HALF WITTED GROUO THAT DO NOT QUESTION.THE END IS PREDICTABLE ""!LISTEN PEOPLE! NO-ONE IS SUPPOSED TO LEAVE THE MOUNTAIN. DUH.....IT STOLE STORY-LINES FROM GOOD HORROR MOVIES LIKEW ALIEN FOR INSTANCEIF I COULD GIVE NEGATIVE STARS TO THIS MOVIE; BELIEVE, I WOULD"
+1,DUMB!,This movie is a bunch of nonsense. A group of girls (rolls eyes) explores a cave in the U.S.A. (rolls eyes again) with aliens living in it (rolls eyes a third time). DUMB. I can not believe all the good reviews I have read. They must all be from the production staff.
+1,horror for ten year olds,"Half a dozen women go down to explore an unexplored cave--without weapons to defend themselves with(should danger arise--and arise it does.) Right there the filmmaker lost all credibility with me, and not only that, you could hardly see/make out what the hell was going on with anyone; they made the cave that damn dark.I paid more than seventeen bucks for the DVD, tried to return it, unsuccessfully (Target won't accept returns, unless it is for the exact same thing) so ended up giving it to a friend. I don't keep DVDs I have no respect for in my collection.This was not well written, either, and don't believe this film director gets the horror genre at all.I suppose I'll be waiting for the next Alex Aja flick. Now here's someone who UNDERSTANDS what horror is about."
+1,LOUSY,This movie was about an inch of me gonging it. It was like I was in the cave watching it. I plan to sell it to Blockbuster because it is not worthy to be in my collection.The best part was the end.
+1,Dumb and Dumber and Dumber and,"Six macho bisexual chicks go caving and find blind creepy underground things.Hey girls, don't be so cheap and rent a guide who has done that cave before...duhhh.It's hard to feel sorry for dumb and dumber and dumber and...."
+1,FAIR,"THE MOVIE FOR ME STARTED WHEN THEY GOT LOST IN THE CAVE. I KNOW THEY WERE TRYING TO GET YOU TO KNOW THE CHARCTERS IN THE BEGINNING. THE DIALOGUE COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER. I DID KNOW ONE OF THE WOMEN WAS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH ONE OF HER FRIENDS HUSBAND. I DON'T THINK THE CHARCTERS WERE STRONG ENOUGH. MAYBE THEY NEEDED STRONGER ACTRESSES LIKE SIGOURNY WEAVER, LINDA HAMILTON EVEN ANGELA BASSET. BUT THE MOVIE HAD IT'S MOMENTS. IT'S GOOD TO WATCH, AND IT'S GOOD TO PUT ON WHEN YOU HAVE MOVIE NIGHT WITH FRIENDS. :-)"
+1,descent into stupidity,I just watched this for a second time after about a year. I gave it 2 stars because of its science fiction merits but would have given it one star otherwise. A group of women descend into a cavern and can't get back out due to multiple stupid mistakes and underground monsters. The main mistake was the way they handled their battery problem for their lanterns which had limited use becaue of low battery life. Instead of alternating use (having one latern lit in the lead and the others following the first person they either used glow lights or had them all on. Many other flaws and mistakes led to their demise leaving me unsympathetic to their plight. In addition the ending was confusing. Interesting to watch regardless.
+1,SLOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!,"I thought this movie was one of those horror movies that took forever to get to the point!!!It reminded me of Wolf Creek which I barely watched. These movies make you want something to happen so bad that u almost turn the movie off. Finally when it did get to the good parts they were pretty good. I wish the story line could have figured out a different way to find these creatures instead of showing flashbacks of people cheating with other women's husbands before he died and Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah. Different storyline, same characters. Might have then been awesome!"
+1,Disappointing hollywood formula ending,"Buyer beware. This is a version with a feel good hollywood formula ending. It is not the original, it was redone to give the US viewers a somewhat happy and typical USA horror ending / resolution, (pretty symbolic of our countries state I would say). Get the European version. I bought this thing w/o realizing they redid it, now I am buying the original---"
+1,Don't waste your time...,"What a major disappointment this movie was. It's just a bunch of horrifying images with little to no character developement. Was I supposed to care about these women or just watch them all die and hope I find the death scenes enjoyable? And exactly how many centuries would it take for humans to become bat like is beyond me, but I don't think it would have happened just yet. And how strong are these things? They can take down large game and wolves but a 110 pound woman can take out 4 of them at the same time? Whatever. The deleted scenes are horrible and deserved to be deleted, maybe they should have deleted the whole movie. I gave it 2 stars just because the movie was somewhat watchable until the end. What the hell was that anyway? If it would have ended with the dream getaway I would have said it was a bad movie, but the actual ending made me dislike it even more. I say you should waste less of your time and get the Cave instead. I even liked Dog Soliders, what happened?"
+2,"I never get scared, BUT!!!","I thought that The Ring was funny when that girl came out of the TV. I still get a kick out of how ""not scary"" that was. The Grudge made me cackle with joy when the hairy ghost girl emerged, how funny! Nothing seem to scare me in theatre anymore, except for this movie. I didnt really know what it was about when I saw it, and I atually got goose bumps. It combines good acting with many types of horror. The horror of being trapped in a cave system and then finding out you are not alone in there! There are times when you feel your heart pace quicken because of the tight situations. Basically, just watch it and dont watch it alone! Make sure its dark and enjoy!"
+2,good movie,"I'm not much for words when it comes to writing reviews, but I thought this was a good movie if you like scarey movies."
+2,good movie,"It is worth to watch, good story, scaring but also attractive, should it is very good for friends' gathering, all ppl watch together"
+2,good,Its a great movie for jumps and scares and the story is not that bad. I have a high end system and the audio is pretty awesome as it helps convey the Scary elements. The picture is good on my HD TV but not the best I've seen. Its a great movie to pop on a rainy night especially enjoyed on a good surround sound system!
+2,Terrorific Extreme Adventuring,"When watching this movie, I feel like I'm in that labyrinthine cave so far underground--just as I find myself on the mountain and in the crevasse when viewing Touching the Void. I found the troglodytes very believable as well. The character development was quite adequate. The acting was fine. I found nothing that detracted from the experience except the very last 10 seconds (which I won't give away). I find this movie to be an engrossing terrorific adventure."
+2,good all the way thru,Genuinly creepy and disturbing. Good special effects make the a claustrophobics nightmare. The second one follows suit. Worth your time
+2,Better than expected.,"Not bad! Worth the watch! The monsters or whatever were a little weird but oh well, still some scary stuff."
+2,I'm not going spelunking!,If ever a movie made me want to stay out of dark caves this one is it. Love the creepy dark surprises.
+2,A good flick,"This is a good modern take on a wonderful H.P. Lovecraft story. The claustrophobic element is great, the cinematography is good and the story keeps you entertained."
+2,Stay Far Away from Caves,Very suspenseful and scary gem of a horror movie. The tension just keeps growing until you can't take it anymore. The creatures are simple but effective especially in the right light. Can't wait to see what the director does next. Ignore the awful sequel.
+1,Not bad for a budget movie,I thought they did a good job with makeup in the movie but the script and the way it was directed was not typical for a movie of this type. Made it feel more budget.
+2,What a movie....,"This movie was very very good, but confusing at the end. It is a great scare, most will enjoy the movie. Be ready for a fright night! Enjoy!"
+1,Waste of Time,"READ THE BOOK!!! This is just a horribly pieced together slasher film. The book is a really good read, don't see this unless you're trying to scare your eight ear old sibling."
+2,The Descent,"This is quite simply one of the best horror movies ever made. And this comes from a person who watches almost nothing but horror every day. Never has a movie been so bleak since ""John Carpenter's The Thing"". Neil Marshall first made his mark on ""Dog Soldiers"", another excellent film, and the direction here was even more fantastic. The all-female cast was perfect, just spot-on, and the creatures both looked and acted like no others I have ever seen. The gore was immense, absolutely amazing, you will do yourself a favor by picking up the unrated version of the film. This movie is beyond your typical hack n' slash horror film, the characters are so greatly fleshed out you really get a chance to know and become attached to them. None of the women are just disposable gore fodder. Bloody, disgusting, frightening, claustrophobic, amazing. This is one of my favorite movies, if not my favorite, ever made."
+2,The Descent.,"A Bunch of Women who want to be Men well not all of them, go into a Cave(no pun intended) and meet some interesting Things on the way down(That's what she said), and so these ""Things"" Or Creatures apparently have it out for them, Short and Silly review but hey it is what is,I did like the Movie and I certainly Enjoyed it More than The Descent 2."
+2,The Descent,"This movie was really great, I wasn't expecting much, but this movie has more blood than any horror movie I've seen so far. Good story, very scary at times, and I don't scare easily, enjoyed this movie very much."
+2,WOW Great movie!!,"I could just say ""WOW"" and leave it at that! If you like scary movies, movies with lots of action, and movies that you finish watching and want to watch again just because IT WAS THAT GOOD......well, then buy this movie!! It has become one of my favorite movies of all time, and I've watched a lot of horror movies!!"
+1,Descent Review,"I ordered the DVD and it would not play the last two chapters, so I received another DVD and it still would not play the last two chapters. I only got part of my money back for something that was not my fault. I am not very happy with how the purchase turned out. I have not heard why both of the DVD's would not play the last two chapters also."
+1,No turkey just a STINKER,"Wow- i remember renting this when it first came out, and probably would have both excited and scared me if i was 12, ok maybe 13 or even 14. Beyond predictable, and the scary stuff was just smoke and mirrors to me. Really a waste of time as I have seen better B plots. Filmography was decent but that was about it"
+1,BORED AT ALL...,I SAW THE MOVIE BUT IT'S BORED AT ALL. ALSO IT'S NOT ENJOYMENT. THE CREATURE WAS STRANGE AND DISGUSTING. I THOUGHT THIS MOVIE WAS GOOD-LOOKINGBUT IT WAS NOT. ANYWAY THIS MOVIE WAS A FAILURE.
+1,disappointing,"I didn't find the Descent to be a very interesting film. It was a predictable storyline about a bunch of young women who go into a cave, and then they predictably get stuck and have to search for another way out.Once they're stuck in the cave, you can probably guess what happens next. Odd creatures come out (who apparently can't see, and have to rely on their hearing) and attack the women, in different ways. They weren't as scary as people made them out to be. Just typical-looking monsters.A big problem I had with the Descent was that the picture was incredibly dark, because the majority of the movie takes place in a cave, so darkness is mostly all around them, except for the flashlights and whatnot. A very dark film.There were a couple moments that made me jump, such as that scene in the beginning of the film when the woman jumped out of bed and walked to the window. Other than that, the movie was just a typical horror and bloodfest. It would be a good idea to look elsewhere."
+1,one star and one jump,"This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I jumped once, but that doesn't make a scary movie. The first half of the film, nothing happens.. they all meet up, try to appeal to the male crowd by being all female, and you have all the typical characters. The know-it-all, the one with a bad past, the cocky one, etc. The reason this is not ""intense"" is that you see the creatures completely, they look like naked people that are all greasy (it's not a sexy as I just put it). and even the ending... spoiler... you don't know if she sees her friend who either somehow, impossibly made it out, or she is seeing it in her head, like she was doing throughout the movie. This is not even worth renting at the store."
+1,One of the worse horror films ever made.,"Just finished watching this movie and the best thing about it is it finally ended.Slow, boring, and extremely gory with uninteresting characters tied to a script filled with cliches. That about does it except if you're having trouble sleeping do watch it since it's a wonderful cure for insomnia."
+1,Trash...utter trash,"After getting about five minutes into this movie, I was wondering why I should care. I was wondering the same thing at fifteen minutes, half an hour, an hour, and all the way through the end.Frankly, I was bored, I thought the suspense was completely transparent, the characters unbelievable, and the acting mediocre at best.Complete waste of time. Watch paint dry instead. You'll thank yourself."
+1,HORRIBLE. PLAIN HORRIBLE....,I have nothing good to say about this movie as it made no sense at all execpt that the female's British accents were cool.
+1,"Well, that was terrible...","I'm disapointed that I'm never getting back the 99 minutes of my life I wasted on watching ""The Descent."" It's just as stupid as the Project Greenlight movie, ""Feast"" (horror/sci fi). This one definitly goes on the list of movies I wish I DIDN'T watch. VERY predictable...tried working off of sheer gore...and when that didn't work...well...I was kind of cheering for them all to die. ;-)The best part about this movie:I didn't pay to rent it, my sister did! Hahahaha...P.S. PICK SOMETHING ELSE...ANYTHING OTHER THAN THIS IS BETTER!"
+1,Desucked,If it wasnt for the suspense and the sudden frightenly few moments in the movie I would have given it 1 star.
+1,Slllloooowwwwwww and slower,"I made it through about an hour of this horrible picture, I kept hoping something would happen. When a monster? finally appeared, it was like watching a silly kiddie horror film, after this I said I've had enough, everyone else watching it with me felt the same way. This was the british version, uncut."
+2,Pretty creepy,"I had hopes for this one and it delivered. I liked how I was never sure what to expect, even though some elements were typical of suspenseful/horror movies. It was gory enough to make me cringe, and creative in that it isn't an unbeatable super-monster based tale. I like the ending, and would like to see the alternate, as well. Really good stuff!"
+2,Intense,"Overall a good intense movie. Character development was lacking thought, and as a result, it was difficult to determine the character's roles and dialect after they all got wet, dirty.... and bloody! I couldn't tell who was who. It kept me on the edge of me seat. I wasn't sure who was going to have a horrible accident, or who would fall prey to those ugly creatures. Most likely ""The Descent 2,"" will come out. I'll be looking forward to it!"
+2,"Take ""The Descent"" into a realm of pure terror!","If you are tired of those lame, ineffective horror movies that have been advertised to keep you on the edge of your seat and scare you to death, take a look at ""The Descent"" for a fresh new look on this view.This movie WILL terrify you beyond all belief. You will find yourself just as scared as the victims in this movie. You will be clenching onto the nearest item in anticipation for what is going to happen next. Because, trust me, you really have no idea what will happen next.I found myself practically leaping out of my seat in terror. And, trust me everyone, that RARELY happens. I go through most movies with a whatever attitude and don't show any fear. I make it through movies like The Exorcist without breaking a sweat. However, this movie had me wondering what was going to happen and my eyes were glued to the screen the entire time.Once again, IF you want that horror film that will not let you down in the slightest bit, pick up ""The Descent"" today."
+2,a veritable masterpiece,"neil marshal's The descent"" is a great movie.the outline is as follows.six girlfriends go caving only to find out they are not alone in the cave.what follows is a fast paced adrenaline fueled thrill ride that grabs you by the throat and won't let go.there are many scary moments in the film.there is a nice buildup of suspense before the creatures are revealed, and once they are, they are terrifying.the acting is good and there characters are well developed in the early stages of the film(before the caving scenes).you may be out of breath before this one ends.if you get scared easy, you may want to watch this movie with someone or you might not get through it,as it is intense.i liked the twist ending, which sets up nicely for a sequal.i saw the britsh version, in which the ending apparrently differs from the north american.i can't wait to check out the north american version to compare.you have to check out this movie. 5* out of 5"
+2,"Finally, a decent horror movie",This had my heart in my throat from the verybeginning. It's about time they made a horror movie with strong female leads that doesn't degrade them or use them as eye candy dangled in front of a sadistic killer.This movie had a lot of layers to its characters and the creatures were freaking scary!
+2,Above grade,"Very good horror flic. But the DVD ending left me puzzled. Turn out the lights, you'll be rewarded."
+1,Dark and Confusing,"I had some problems with this film. It seems pretty implausible to me that six potential models would even take on this expedition. Even if I accept this premise, none of the characters distinguished themselves, so I therefore had no emotional investment in any of them. When they ultimately get to the depths of the cave things just become dark and confusing. By the end of the film I didn't know who was dead or dying and really didn't care.This is a well made film, but it could have been great if they had taken a cue from 'Deliverance' and reduced the amount of characters to four and gotten a well known actress or two."
+1,Looks good on blu-ray,"Hmmmmmm, a few thoughts come to mind, gruesome,goulish,bloody. If you like that, then you will love this. It has a good plot, movie keeps you on your toes, but the blood and gore in the movie is apparent and graphic. Not suitable for children, period!"
+2,The difference between unrated and regular version,"First of all let me say i really enjoyed this movie. Not like a regular slasher. Its very good. I actually seen it at the show. Now the main difference that no one has listed out of all these reviews is, just the ending. I didnt see any more gore than was at show. Something unrated doesnt always mean extra gore or sex. Anyway just the ending is different than one that was seen in US theatres. I wont spoil ending for you if you havent seen, but most know from youtube what its really suppose to be. Anyway pick this movie up and add it to your collection. Its a keeper!"
+2,Creepy Cave Trips Are Never a Good Idea,"This movie is scary. This group of women thinks it is fun to go on annual adventure trips. I prefer a nice hotel on the beach, but creepy crawly caves sound better to them. You really get to know the characters and care about them and the things they have been through. It is their trip to the caves and what they go through there that will terrify you. If you are claustrophobic, you will definitely be freaked out by this movie. I love a good scary movie, which may be why I am an insomniac, and this movie is well written and acted and will give you the creeps. I highly recommend it. Power Path to Love"
+2,Great Horror movie!,"I love horror movies. Unfortunatly, it's hard for me to find any that actually scare me. ""The descent"", however, does a fantastic job. I popped it into my DVD player with the average expectations of a ""horror"" movie set in caves with girls as the protagonists. About halfway in though, when the ""monsters"" finally showed up, (with a very creepy introductory view from down a tunnel) I was pressed into my couch as far as I could go, arms around knees, and intently watching every moment of the movie.I have never squealed like a girl while watching a horror movie, but ""The Descent"" evoked several from me, and I was thankful to be watching it without witnesses!I highly recommend ""The Descent"" to anyone seeking a scary movie!"
+2,Amazing.,"2006 has been packed with PG-13 horror films, lots of them. Then are the gore flicks (TCM the beginning), and other stuff. Finally, a good horror movie comes out in august: THE DESCENT, a British horror film with a good twist.STORY: One year after a car accedent, 6 women reunite in a cabin in the Appilachian mountains to Go on a caving expedition. When they arrive at the cave, the descent into the cave begins, and their exit is blocked. They keep praying and pushing, hoping for another exit, but a bunch of deadly creatures attack...THOUGHTS: THis is a cool movie. Good music, great s/fx, and great lighting, I thought it was cool that the only light was natural.SO see this film!"
+2,The Descent Blu-ray Review,"I already have this movie on DVD, but like it so much that I ordered it on Blu-ray too. I am very impressed with the quality of the HD. I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys an original horror flick! I also continue to be impressed with Amazon's excellent service and quality products."
+2,"Well cast, intense, and suprisingly unconventional","This movie could have easily been an inane, repititious, piece of garbage. Just cast one, or more, of US Weekly/STAR/TMZ's latest darlings. Let 'em stumble through the film with mediocre acting skills- but perfect hair and make up! The pay off? Why those opening weekend box office returns of course!Instead, ""The Descent"" takes the road less traveled, no pun intended. The cast are relative unknowns (at least to me, sorry if any of these women are household names in another country, shame on my ignorant behind) and they are all exceptional. These characters balance gritty and vulnerable so well. Altruistic and nurturing one minute, egomaniacal and totally aloof the next.The film exploits a common phobia; being trapped, enclosed places, etc., by showing us the most extreme and terrifying scenario. And it works! This movie is chillingly intense."
+1,Blows!!!,"As I write this I'm 48 min. into the movie and i don't know if I'm watching a female version of cliffhanger or a Horror movie. All I have seen is 5 females have a sleepover in a cabin, some woman get stuck and starts to hyperventelate and some woman have a hard to time crossing over a hole. So if your up for watching 5 women having a caving expedition with the usual female driven bickering among each other then i would recommend it but if your looking for horror see Wolf Creek or something. Oh by the way i'm 56 min. into it now and still nothing. Save your money."
+1,CAVE-DWELLING SLASHER FLICK,"My expectations were very high when I bought this DVD. The first 45 minutes of the movie were a little slow, but seemed to be building up some momentum. The first 15 minutes of cave diving with the bush league spilunkers was OK!. After that, the flick just turned into another slasher movie in a cave. The darkness added little and the plastic vampires were a little too stupid to watch. Nothing more than a slashers flick! What a total disappointment."
+1,Horrible film.,"This film is utterly horrible. Gore shoots from the creatures and women as if propelled from a pressure washer, the creatures somehow rip several of the women to shreds without their teeth coming into contact with flesh, their movements look ridiculous as they are not actually moving more quickly but the film rate is, the ""monsters"" are on camera far too much and end up looking silly rather than scary, a woman accidentally kills a companion in the heat of battle and is judged, crippled and left for dead by another of the group, a dream/gotcha ending, and a nonexistent plot.I am a fan or horror movies, but this one is just not good. It starts off with a compelling story and then ends up being a slasher flick with characters so annoying, protagonist included, that you cannot wait for them to die. Although a lot of time and money was spent on special effects, it is not a redeeming factor. As an obscure military leadership saying goes, ""You can't polish a turd."""
+1,BOOOOOORRRING!!!!,"Until now, there was some debate aboutPlan 9 from Outer Spacebeing the worst movie ever made. Well, the debate is over...The Descent (Unrated Widescreen Edition)wins that prize hands down! There's definitely something wrong with a movie when you find yourself rooting for the monsters more than the victims. And how come all the monsters look like mindless male brutes? Hmmm...Thank goodnes for the FAST FORWARD button, and even more thanks for the STOP button. Now, if I can just find the FORGET button!"
+1,overated and robbed,"Taking the classic James Cameron ALIENS premise, except going underground, this really got nowhere, despite all the great reviews--I got nowhere! I am sorry but I found nothing new. Perhaps its me, I am retard! but I felt I was robbed of time. I found it lacked story, and the moral of the story was odd. ok, in the end, the main character dreamed it all--did she? The Journey to the Centre of the Earth had much more imagination and charm by the rope length!"
+1,This is a joke!!,"I was really excited to rent this based on the 4 star reviews. Needless to say once I started watching it, I was bored for the first hour. Then these ridiculous looking monsters appear out of nowhere.ABSOLUTELY BORING, HARD TO SEE, and STUPID. WORST MOVIE EVER.. try Halloween orExorcist if you want a REAL horror movie."
+1,Don't Waste Your Time,"I read a book by Jeff Long with the same title and about the same subject. Though the book started a bit slow, it took up speed and turned into one of the best reads ever, to me. I was wondering how they would turn something so interesting and complex, and psychological into a video. They didn't. This does not, at all, represent that book. If it pretended to and I were the author, I would sue. What a travesty. Boring, schlock, Hollywood representation, turning every interesting story into the outlike of a horror movie that once sold well. Please, if you like the idea of this story, buy the book. Don't Waste Your Time."
+1,It COULD have been a great movie . . ..,"Okay. Let's start with the good. The atmosphere was suitably claustrophobic. The background music fit the feel of the movie. The crawlers were well-designed.***SPOILER ALERT***Unfortunately, the movie did very little to make me empathize with the ""heroine"". Juno had an affair with Sarah's late husband. That was bad. But she was vilified even more for accidentally killing another girl in the insanity of a battle with some of the crawlers, then leaving the girl when she fell to the ground. I'm sorry, but with the wound that she had, I would have expected her to be dead. But, when Sarah wounds Juno and leaves her behind, I lost all interest in seeing the main character survive, which is just as well, since the movie doesn't give us any indication that she escapes the caves. Well, at least until part 2 . . .."
+2,A great follow up to Dog Soldiers,"The Descent has everything you could want in a horror film. The acting, atmosphere and gore were all top notch for this genre. Some people I went with didn't even know it was a creature film. They thought one of the girls was going to go psycho in the cave and start killing them all off. Boy were they surprised. I caught the UK ending on another website, and while I prefer that one by far, the U.S. closer wasn't too shabby either. The only thing I didn't really care for were the creatures. They were a little scary at first, but once they started showing swarms of them, they lost that creepy factor. The build up to actually seeing them was so good. I enjoyed the cave diving and crawling parts as much as the creature fest to come. Plus they weren't intimidating and hard to kill like the creature in another film similar to the feel of this one, called Alien. While I enjoyed Dog Soldiers quite a bit, The Descent is a film worthy of my horror DVD collection."
+2,Dark and Claustrophobic Horror,"The Descent is a horror movie that develops a plot that's original, harrowing and not for the claustrophobic or faint-of-heart. I had never seen these actresses, who here play members of a hiking group embarking on a misadventure in an unexplored cave, but I was duly impressed. Natalie Jackson Mendoza (Juno) is beautiful almost to a fault and very gifted. It would be nice to see her in prominent roles in the future.The psychological aspect of the horror in this movie keeps building tension and is intelligently handled, where a lot of things are hinted at but not spelled out for the audience, and the caves and the things that happen inside them are unexpected and disturbing.No doubt about it, this movie does justice to its genre and I daresay that even the seasoned horror fan will be affected by it in some way. It is not a movie that leaves you indifferent to the fate of the characters, and the ending is unapologetic and unrelenting (European version)."
+2,Dinosaurs are back and you're lunch!,"Do you hear that buzz? Don't worry, it's not a swarm of killer bees. It's the buzz surrounding this highly anticipated first novel by Justin Strauss. Justin is an academically trained paleontologist, so you can be assured that he knows his dinosaur details.The book? Entirely gripping. If you like crackling, intelligent fiction, dinosaurs, and futureshock stories with twists and turns, then put on your bloody running shoes and sprint to the store to pick this up. Alternatively, whip out your credit card and get it now online!The characters are hewn from classic science fiction material and the action is first-rate. The reader will immediately notice that Strauss swings effortlessly between heart-pounding imagery and the subtleties of humanity without ham-fisted literary tactics common in the science fiction genre.Somebody should contact the movie studios about this. On second thought, they'd just screw it up. Go. Get this book."
+2,Very Entertaining Movie,"I watched the China Doll movie DVD that I received from Amazon.com and thought it was very entertaining movie. The movie builds up the relationship between Capt. Brandon (Victor Mature) and Shu Jin (Li Li Hua) which leads to their marriage and having a little baby. It is sad at the end as both Shu Jin and Capt. Brandon are both killed, but it was nice to see the daughter 14 years later being met at Los Angeles Airport by Capt. Brandon's old crew. I would recommend this movie to anybody who likes movies that end up being very heartwarming."
+2,Wonderful Movie,"I have not seen this movie since I was a young teenager and have been looking for it for so long. I was so excited when I found it on Amazon, I bought it straight away. On recieving, I cleared my afternoon, took the phone of the hook so not to be disurbed, sat down and enjoyed every minute of it. It's not Academy Award stuff, just a lovely romantic romp,something to get lost in for an hour and a half. Victor Mature may not have been one of the greatest actors, but I do enjoy anything he's in, there is just something about him and I thank god he graced the silver screen with his presence. Do yourself a favour, and just enjoy."
+2,About China Doll,"This is a movie that i've wanted for over 20 yrs. Amazon.com is my hero!!!! This movie made me cry when i watched it after i had seen it with my dad, who died in 1990. This is a movie that makes me feel closer to him."
+1,Too Old,"I bought the lipstick as mine had turned old and I wanted a fresh one (even though the color has been discontinued). The lipstick I received was the same quality of old as the one I already own. The lipsticks are old and should be thrown out! For $17, the vendor should not be selling."
+1,Terrible! Beyound-use date,"Lipstick that arrived is so old, it even smells worse then my granny's oldest lipstick which she takes out from the tube with a match!I had to throw it away...."
+2,Borror and Delong's Study of Insects,"Great price...well over half off of the university's bookstore. Only black and white pictures and illustrations, but very thorough coverage of entomology."
+2,REVIEW - Borror & DeLong,This is a keystone book that should be in every entomologist's library next to Chapman's The Insect: Structure & Function and Romorser & Stoffolano's The Science of Entomology.
+2,Book purchase,Product was in excellent shape as indicated.I received the book quickly and would definitely do business with these people again.thanks
+1,Only a music producer can like this.,"Listening to this synthesized 21st Century adaptation of a great classic could turn a classical enthusiast into a classical hater. After listening to this anemic attempt at capturing the power of a acclaimed musical portrait by using synthesized instruments, one is left to wonder why a recording company hasn't recorded this piece using a large orchestra. It just begs for the real thing. At least with a large orchestra there might be more justification to charge $23 for just 33 minutes of music. I would strongly urge classical music lovers to approach with caution if they are thinking of buying any of the other selections in this classical music series played by Alexander Jero. Too bad Amazon doesn't offer a money-back guarantee on opened CDs. As for the sound, it is enveloping, if you like to be surrounded by harsh virtual instrumentation."
+1,beware,"The product does give the surround sound experience, which sounded okay in my cars audio system. However,this version is not the orchestral sound I was expecting. Rather it is more of an organ piece, which I find not as rich or vibrant."
+1,happy i only wasted money for 2 Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound,Music Experience in 3-Dimensional SoundThis cd shouldnt have been recordedMy fault i bougt this cdWas tempted of the dts recordingI could have readed other rewiewsThe experience listen to this is saddnes over own stupidityLoke1858
+1,oh my goodness!,"If this is a single release, that must mean the full album on CD would run about $700. The dollar must have dropped through the floor."
+2,"The dummy ""FATS"" is hysterical!!!!",ALL I can really say about the movie is that the puppet steals the show. It really didn't matter how weak the story was because the puppet's comments made the show.
+1,Dummy Scared the Be-Jesus Out of Me,"Oh, God, do I remember seeing the dummy's face in the ads. That was the scariest thing about this movie. I was probably about 8 or 9 at the time. I remember watching ""The Incredible Hulk"" on a Friday night and the commercials came on. This face appeared on the screen and I thought it might be the show, but it wasn't. They kept zooming in on him and I got scared. From then on, every time I saw the ad, I would switch the channel or cover my eyes. And over the years, whenever I've seen the ad, I've nearly jumped out of my skin. Yeah, Fats was SCARY!"
+1,More Ham-O-Rama Theatrics From Sir Anthony,"Whenever anyone I know blathers on about how great an actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is, I tell them to stick this in the VCR. It's a horror movie, alright: a horror to sit through. lt's Battle of the Uncured Hams as Sir Anthony, Ann-Margret and Burgess Meredith act up a storm on a script that should have never seen the light of day. Fats the Dummy is unquestionably the best actor in this movie but regrettably has to share scenes with the aforementioned actors; if only Fats had been able to break away from Sir Anthony's arm earlier in the movie and massacred the entire cast, I'd be writing a five-star rating instead of this. If you need convincing that Hopkins' success in ""Silence of the Lambs"" was just a fluke and that he is indeed just another tough slice of fatty Welsh ham, watch a double feature of this and ""Legends of the Fall""; Hopkins is like some Monty Python grotesque played for pathos instead of comedy."
+2,Take The Knife Up The Hill And Rent This Movie!,"forget the fact that the viewer has no clue HOW hopkins' Corky got involved with the dummy, or HOW he even got famous at all. the big deal here is Hopkin's performance. reminicent of early Peter Lorre, hopkin's descent into dementia is mesmerizing, and, as ""Fats"", his high pitched Brooklynese ventriloquism is absolutely chilling.Whenever other characters (i.e. Ann Margaret and Burgess Meredith) invade the screen, the movie becomes pathetic. When Hopkins and Fats the dummy are alone together, it is one of the finest spectacles ever commited to film by a single actor."
+2,MAGIC ADS WERE SCARY!,"Though the movie was frightening enough, it wasn't what I saw one night alone in a Poconos hotel room while my parents were out dining and dancing. What I witnessed was the thing that STILL freaks me out when I think about it. The Magic commercial. All it was was Fats the dummy reciting a demonic poem. I can still say the poem to this day. I was so scared, I could not leave the bed until my parents arrived back, hours later.I must be honest, ventriloquist dummies still scare me to death. They should totally release the commerical to video or DVD. From what I see, enough people of my age were freaked out about it and would probably LOVE to see it again."
+2,Deliciously disturbing ....Highly Underestimated,"FINALLY it comes out on dvd. This film is absolutely brilliant. Psychologically scarred me as a kid. I've never been able to think of ventriloquists or their wooden counterparts in quite the same way since. Still, it has left a lasting , unavoidable impression upon me. I have both dreaded and longed to see it again. Thank you, Dark Sky , for making that possible."
+2,Magic,"If you like Anthony Hopkins, this is one of his best. It is a bit ""off"" but it keeps you watching. A very different movie. Saw this years ago and remembered it. It never comes on cable. I think it is worth a look."
+2,"Magic, on Blu Ray, starrring Anthony Hopkins and Ann Margret is a well crafted film.","I like this BluRay release of the Anthony Hopkins/Ann Margret film. The BluRay transfer was done very nicely and the extras were pretty good but could have been better.I really enjoyed the Dennis Alwood interview, Fats and Friends. I do wish there were new interviews with Anthony Hopkins and Ann Margret though. There is an old, archival Anthony Hopkins interview which leaves much to be desired. Though it's better than nothing."
+2,A ventriloquists nightmare,"Magic is a timeless suspense film starring Anthony Hopkinks, Ann Margret, and the always entertaining Burgess Meredith(better known as Mic from Rocky.) The story follows an up and coming ventriloquist ""Corky"" and his dummy ""fats"" on their near rise to stardom. This is a very entertaining yet creepy film where the dummy is in control of the ventriloquist(very similar to a Twilight Zone episode.) Just watching as Corky can't go more then five minutes without speaking as fats is sheer genius. Great acting plus a very clever story make for a timeless movie, as is the case in ""Magic"". I definately recommend this classic if you need a change from the typical cookie cutter horror/suspense films out there now."
+1,great movie massacred by tape quality,"One of my all time favorite movies has been edited for television recorded extended long play, and packaged as though nothing was done to it. don't buy this tape wait for the dvd version that should be coming out soon."
+2,Early Hopkins story still sends chills through viewers,"""Magic"" showed us early on what Anthony Hopkins can do. The dummy is not exactly a Charlie McCarthy and there are parts not for the squeamish. Ann Margret has a curious role in this tale, but she does it well. Along with ""The Bunker"" and his over-the-top Quasimodo in the ""Hunchback of Notre Dame"", the viewer gets an excellent foretaste of what was to come in his Hannibal Lecter roles."
+1,The Only Dummy Is The Writer,"""Magic"" poses the question of whether ventriloquist Corky Withers (Anthony Hopkins) and his dummy Fats are two separate entities or Fats is just an extension of Corky's twisted psyche. Alas, the answer is telegraphed too soon so whatever suspense director Richard Attenborough is trying to muster is drained away. Anthony Hopkins doesn't help matters by chewing the scenery in a performance that's neither terrifying or funny. Ann-Margret is essentially wasted by being called upon to model tight sweaters which, in retrospect, is not entirely a bad thing. Hight point of film is Burgess Meredith as Hopkins' agent. Author William Goldman should sue the screenwriter but be adapted his own book."
+2,"""He's NO Dummy. . .""","Viewing ""Magic"" is when I first became aware of Anthony Hopkins as a brilliant actor. This movie coincided somewhat with his starring role in the highly praised QBVII, that was being aired on TV. I made a mental note to ""watch this actor."" I saw ""Magic"" at the Capital Plaza Cinema in Austin, Texas in the Seventies. One of the things I remember about it most, besides, spooky Fats, the dummy, was the haunting and eerie cords played on a ""squeeze box"" over and over throughout the movie, just two chords. They played when something creepy was about to happen, or had just happened. Hopkins was great as a type of stalker, psycho, who used Fats as a prop, Burgess Meridith was great as his manager and Ann Margaret was excellent in this dramatic and slightly kookie role."
+2,Amazingly suspenseful psychological thriller,"This story of a psychotic ventriloquist is truly frightening, especially as portrayed through the gifted Anthony Hopkins. Ann-Margret gives her best performance as his high-school sweetheart stuck in a bad marriage. Based on the novel, the plot is powerful and well-developed. One caution: This video is edited; with the abundant vulgar language of the movie removed. This hurts the impact of the film, but the story is strong enough to overcome this sad bit of editing."
+2,A truly great horror movie,"I saw this film last night after refusing to see it for a while because of a fear of ventriloquism. What a great film! I sincerely believe that this is Anthony's Hopkins finest performance. His telepathic card scene with Ann Margaret is fantastic, he is just so intense. This is one of the most intelligent horror movies I've ever seen, because Fats never walks around on his own, when he murders victims, its done by Corky. Corky's obsession with perfection and success ultimately takes over his mind and ability to control himself. Metallica once did a song about this film called ""Sad but True,"" it sums up the ideology of this film well. I also believe this film's concept may have been based on that one Twilight Zone episode, but I could be mistaken."
+2,Frightening movie with superb acting by Sir Hopkins,"My recollection of the film -- I've only ordered it today (August 31, 1999) -- from my youth (when I was eight years old) is that of a genuinely frightening film which has a great deal of credibility to it. The dummy is seemingly real at all times, especially when it is killing some hapless victim. Hopkins acting is phenomenal. But one things disturbs me. I understand from other people's comments that there is significant editing on the tape available here. Should this be true, I am afraid I will be disappointed. I was hoping to see the movie in the way in which it was intended to run, i.e. the way it originally aired in 1978. The vulgar language of the dummy is integral to the film, I feel. Anyway, I look forward to receiving it."
+2,classic,"i got this for my dad. it is super creepy and worth a watch, but don't watch it in the dark."
+2,Psychological thriller!,This movie really scared me when it came out in theaters years ago. It is still pretty exciting and leaves you wondering if the guy is really crazy or his dummy is alive!
+2,A little more money than what I expected to spend on in.,This is a good movie. My husband enjoyed it. I wasn't too impressed with the price of the movie since it was an older film.
+1,"""The Silence of the Dummies""","This is overall a real hoot! Anthony Hopkins is superb! ""Fats"" the dummy steals lots of the scenes.The question that crosses my mind is which is more frightening the Dummy or Ann Margarett trying to act!Burgess Meredith is great as the manager. One point of interest is the horrible score by Jerry Goldsmith. He throws in a great harmonica riff when we see ""Fats"", but during some of the more ""romantic "" scenes the music is so cloying it would make Yanni blush.Don,t miss the extras where they talk with the real ""vent"" that worked with them on the movie.If you like movies that are a bit ""outside"" this is a must have for any collection.Pete Cavano"
+1,Mauled again - killing bears to enrich himself,"Jim Cole has been ticketed and banned at many National Parks for willing breaking the law and endangering, not only his life, but the lives of the bears. He was recently mauled at Yellowstone and his actions most likely will result in the death of the bear as he pursued and harrassed a mother bear protecting her cubs. We were at Yellowstone during the incident and the rangers said that the photos they found in his camera did not line up with the tale he told.This is his second mauling because he will risk the life of the bear just to get his money shot. If you are considering buying his books because you love bears, be aware that man is not a advocate for bears but rather will do things that result in their being shot in order to enrich himself."
+1,Sorry Jim,"As a former realtor, Mr. Cole owes the natural world a large debt, and believes he is doing good work. My opinion, based upon a life lived in the northern rockies, is that bears NEVER benefit from interactions with humans. The natural world is not there for us to enjoy, or understand, or study - it is simply there. If you are looking for a better understanding of bears, read Steve Herreros book and if you like pretty pictures, check out any of the other authors online who do not routinely place bears at risk by forcing encounters."
+2,A revelation of life in small town America in early 1900s,"Though a scholarly biography, the book reveals much more about life in a small mid-west America town at the turn of the century than many other biographies or novels. Well worth reading for an insight into ""news"" that didn't make most newspapers but which was true in revealing life, the book is nicely crafted and the author writes with a knowing touch.One would wish for more intimate details of the subject's life, but he was a private man, kept no diary, and did not tell his innermost thoughts to his family. The book, however, succeeds, because it reveals the town, Lamar, MO (which happened to be President Truman's birthplace, and where Wyatt Earp had been Marshall and where the Earp kinfolk lived on) and some of the foibles and fancies of American life. I hope the author writes another book soon."
+2,Great biography of a very interesting journalist,"This biography of Arthur Aull, a small-town journalist at the turn of the twentieth century, is a most fascinating read. The role of the small-town newspaper publisher carried much of the moral weight of towns like Lamar, Missouri, during the first half of the twentieth century before the era of instant news carried by radio and television changed everything. The author does a fine job of demonstrating the role in both politics and society that newspaper publishers played during this era. Arthur Aull was routinely used as a classic example of the important role of journalists in developing America by the Journalism School of the University of Missouri. In addition, he was a character that continues to shape the nature of the small town where he published; his legacy newspaper still is in publication."
+1,Interesting Subject; Poor Presentation,"You'd be hard-pressed to tell a boring story about about a plucky country newspaper editor who had principles and stuck to 'em. But this author has done it. He says the book is an adaptation of his doctoral thesis. That fits. The book reads like a well-done, fully footnoted college paper, not like a dramatic novel. It strives to identify key historical facts at the expense of the reader's interest. With a modest amount of effort, it could have been reworked as a compelling autobiographical novel bolstered by its remarkable display of features of midwestern life during the first half of the 20th Century."
+1,Don't buy,The box looked used and it is obviously not new. I have tried to contact them by email and no response. Don't buy from them!
+2,Beautiful Pen and Fast Delivery.,"The pen was shipped promptly. This is the classic Montblanc pen that everyone raves about. It is Black in color with Golden Trim. It holds it's own and I am thankful to my parents to gift this to me as a Graduation Present. Someday I plan on buying more of these pens from Amazon.The vendors at Amazon are amazing. I have been a long time shopper at Amazon, mostly pens and electronics. However this pen was gifted to me by my mom and she has nothing but good things to say. I on my part love this pen."
+1,Author has no creditability,"I have read ""In My Soul I Am Free"" that the author, Brad Steiger, wrote on the life of Paul Twitchell. The book on Twitchell was pure fiction and Steiger played the role of publicist. Twitchell fed Steiger fictional information that was never verified or researched by Steiger, and Steiger basically entered into a conspiracy with Twitchell to defraud the public. It would seem that Steiger writes a book every-other month or so. Once again, this author has no creditability what-so-ever with me. He has distorted the truth so much in the past that I don't see why the general public can trust anything or any subject coming from this author of fiction passing itself off as truth! There is a difference! Not everything is illusion! This is what the discerning mind is for... to discover your own Truth over the deceptions of others that would prevent you from discovering ITS value and worth."
+1,not so good,"I used this printer for a year, it was working fine, and never got paper jam, and working fine with windows XP, and Vista. However margin is notperfect exact. every time when I print my document out margin is always littel different. I printed out same page 10 times every margin of paper is different. it was very annoying meMy toner was out last week, so I got the other printer --Brother HL-2070N Network Monochrome Laser Printer (Black)-- I think it is better than this one.it is five dollars cheaper than HP.and spec is higer than HP.brother HL-2070N VS HP1020Print speed: Up to 20 ppm VS 14 ppm A4-size(I used both printer and brother is faster than HP)150-sheetinput capacity : 250 sheet VS 150-sheetMemory: 16 MB VS 2 MBStandard interfaces: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, IEEE-1284 Parallel, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet VS Hi-Speed USB 2.0 portHp is little quite than brother. but it is not big deal for meor You can compare with the other printersbut in my case, the worst thing is the imprecise margin"
+2,great low cost quality,"This is a small bodied laser printer which ""flies"" and is a cost saver for the everyday text printing that needs no fancy color etc. Very happy, easy to use, easy to install, cartridges life makes for inexpensive running. Perfect for the student, home office and personal use. A good looking unit."
+2,HP 1020 Laser,"Been using this printer for about 6 months and love it. Got tired of replacing the color ink cartriges in inkjet printers to make them print monochrome. This printer is a lot faster than inkjets anyway, both warmup and print speed. Ink cost works out just over 3 cents a copy using HP toner cartriges. Had no trouble setting up on XP desktop."
+2,terrific little laser printer and at a cheap price!,I had been tipped off by a professional friend of mine that he has 5 of these HP 1020s in use in his accounting business. He claims other printers have failed him but this model has withstood heavy use. That was sufficient recommendation for me - but you know what? He is correct! I'm quite happy with mine and rate it high for quality and value!
+1,"Not Mac Compatible, broke before printing a few thousand pages","This printer, though mostly functional when connected to a Windows box, did not work without significant amounts of effort when connected to a Mac. Customer support at HP was not helpful in resolving my Mac connectivity issues. I eventually got it working with some 3rd party tools, but then the printer power supply died. I called HP customer support again and was told to buy a new HP printer.Needless to say, this is the last HP printer I will own. I suggest looking at some of the Brother models instead."
+1,Got Vista? Getting Vista? Forget HP 1020,"Worked great when I had XP. Now that I've upgraded to Vista, it's a $200 paperweight with collateral doorstop duties. No Vista driver, Bummer."
+2,just got it,"nice printer, good DPI. doesn't have the bells and whistles of a more procy printer like color or automatic printing on both sides. It meets everything it claims though."
+1,good printer WON'T LAST LONG - ugh,"Well after my printer almost lasted one year, and completely became useless just out of the warranty time...started searching the web for the 1020 support group.I see probably what we all see when our wonderful 1020 dies.Well, it doesn't DIE, it slowly comes apart, the piece of gray film, called TEFLON starts coming apart. Your printing will be sloppy, then your printer will start eating paper. Then you will look on here and see that you shouldhave bought the DELL monochrome, OR you SHOULD DEFINITELY BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. Buttttt,,,,what is up with those laser cartridges. They do notlist any yield size. I'm not happy with HP right now, can you tell?"
+1,It's not true. I get gypped..,"It's not true. when I received the printer, I found that the printer did not have any cartridge. so, I had to buy the cartridge. the information is not true. be careful. I was very upset."
+1,Cannot print a PDF in Vista!,"After trying to work around the issue for days, I got on line with HP customer support. This printer will not print a pdf from acrobat. If you want the ability to print a PDF, you have to download a third party program (FinePrint) set it as your default ""printer"" to which you ""print"" all your documents, and then print to the printer from FinePrint. As I work in a business in which a LOT of documents are electronic, and in PDF format, the printer is worthless. Even on the HP website, on THIS printer's data page, there is a ""Printable Data Sheet"" in PDF format. Well, on any other printer in the world, it would be ""printable."" Not on this little paperweight."
+2,Great value - dump your inkjet and save money per page,"Went out and got one of these from Staples (an Amazon partner ahem) on special for ninety nine bucks. For that, it's a great deal. I use it on my computer running Ubuntu Linux (Dapper Drake 6.02) and it works great. Had to figure out how to use foo2zjs (foo2zjs dot rkkda dot com has the perfect workable answer to installation...I donated a few dollars for the help), but once you follow the instructions and load that all-important firmware, you are in business, even allowing you to set the printer to toner-saver mode, etc.We also use tonerrefillkits dot com extensively and just refill the cartrdige over and over until the head starts wearing. By then we have saved tons of money using a refilled laser printer vs. buying the cartridges or god forbid using a color inkjet (eek expensive).Good stuff, love HP, thanks!"
+2,A great office work horse,"I work out of my home and just needed a good old-fashioned, fast, B/W printer. This printer spits out pages at a very fast pace, it prints clearly, the toner lasts a long time and (knock on wood) it has not jammed in the year I have owned it! The only draw back is I can't figure out how to make it print labels on envelopes. (Which could be user error)."
+1,Doesn't Seem to Work with Print Servers,"This printer is inexpensive and fast but does not seem to work with either Linksys (WPS54G) printservers, DLink printservers (DP-G310), or Hawking printservers (HWPS1UG). I went through several phone calls with excellent support people at both Linksys and Hawking Technology to no avail. I upgraded firmware and installation programs but as far as the printservers are concerned the HP does not exist on the network.I have no idea what the problem could be but the HP1020 is not printserver friendly as far as I can tell. It is not as if I am running some obscure printservers either. The printerserver's company's products are well known and stable."
+2,Great printer,"Just needed a simple printer to work with my remote computer. The printers at my office are not the most current, but this matched what they had so it works well for me. Price was great."
+1,No Vista Driver,"This is a very nice printer and a good upgrade from an inkjet printer. It is fast, quiet, and produces good results. However, it lacks a Vista driver so it no longer works with my upgraded Vista computer. HP is really dragging their feet on providing a driver."
+1,Warning...Warning...Warning,"Much to my chagrin, my new HP s7320n desktop computer began locking up as soon as I connected this printer to it. After two working days of diagnostics, restarts, and even taking the computer back to where I bought it for an exchange, an arcane service bulletin said that this printer is not compatible with this computer.A sign of how far down HP has slid...an HP printer (which is otherwise a pretty good printer) that is not compatible with an HP computer.Seriously.So, before you buy one of these, make sure it will work with your HP computer..."
+1,HP has pulled 1022 driver from Website,"Yesterday, HP pulled the Mac OS X driver for the 1022 from its website, most likely because of Mac users buying 1020s and installing the driver to workaround it. I have not spoken to any HP people to confirm this, but I did download the driver on Tuesday, and after deleting it, found out I needed it again. Only today the driver is gone and the date the page was updated was May 18th! Nice job, HP!"
+2,Great Little SOHO Printer,"We got this printer last year and have really liked it because it works pretty fast and we wanted something to print just text so we wouldn't have to keep replacing inkjet carts. We also got aNETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Serverand it has all worked on our home network pretty well together, including with a PC that runs Win 98se (which had, much to my suprise, a usb port which was mandatory to set up the print server)."
+2,Another great HP printer,"The toner in my HP Laserjet 2100 finally ran out, and so I couldn't justify spending $100 for a new toner when my local office supply store had the 1020 on sale for $80. I read all the reviews on Amazon and TigerDirect and decided that this was the printer for me. I had no problems with my old printer and wanted another HP.Installation was easy. I followed the instructions and installed the CD first. I bought the usb cable from Amazon - Belkin gold series, 10ft for around $10. This printer is so much smaller than the 2100, but it does everything my old one did, just faster and with a smaller footprint. It is also very quiet. Everything worked beautifully and I expect this printer will last as long as my 2100."
+2,HP LJ 1020 Printer,"This is a good printer for the money; however, the print is not as sharp as I would like. Of course, I was used to the old HP LaserJet 4Plus that I had for years with crisp print."
+2,HP Laser Jet 1020,"These laserjets are well designed, work well and are easy to use. (We use 5 of the similar 1012 model and they are good workhorses.The 1020's installation disk is great -- with good pictures, easy instructions that any normal person could follow. Much better than the manuals written in engineering language. HP should be complimented."
+2,"Plug it in, Plug it in!!",Much faster than my old 2100.Hard to beat for the price.Plugged in USB cable and printing in 3 minutes.
+1,After 3 years still no Vista driver that works,"I'll never buy a HP product again - sitting here with a Laserjet 1020 I'll never be able to use again after upgrading to Vista. Tried all fixes and workarounds, no luck.HP LaserJet 1020 Printer (Q5911A#ABA)"
+2,"It's Early, But Very Happy With This Printer","I've had the printer only a short time and haven't pushed it too hard, but it sure beats the ink jets I've previously owned. Set up was easy, it's quiet, fast and the output looks good."
+2,"Good printer, bad for Mac computers","This is a great computer, but unfortunately it only uses Windows----which I have a Mac. It is a good printer, but make sure you have Windows before purchasing or it's a big hassle.BTW--it's B&W; only & works very well!!"
+2,Good for the task bought for,"I purchased this printer to replace a DeskJet in a dedicated application. The DeskJet was just too slow. I needed a small, low-power printer. This one fit the bill. Startup time is very quick. Printing speed is good and print quality (text only) is excellent."
+1,No Vista support!,"I agree with the reviewer who said it was inexcusable that HP still has no Vista driver for this printer.It worked great when I had XP, but then I was forced to upgrade to Vista due to other issues and of course the printer has been sitting like a lump under my desk for two months now!I'm quite unhappy with HP's timetable of releasing a driver by JULY. Come on guys, Vista was in beta for how long? It's not as if you didn't know it was coming.And I tried using the original CD that came with the printer to install on Vista, the way another reviewer suggested. I couldn't get it to work no matter what.For that one week between getting the printer and installing Vista, it was great. I would have given it 4 stars out of 5."
+1,"Great printer, but HP refuses to support Vista (or XP 64-bit)","I love this printer. But it transformed from a great little printer into a useless piece of plastic when I upgraded to Vista (on one machine) and XP 64-bit (on my other machine).HP's customer support was useless. The worst thing is that they actually have the drivers available on the website, but you have to purchase them for $20 and wait for a CD to arrive. They might be available for download sometime in 2008, but I'm not holding my breath.C'mon HP, you're dropping the ball. I just recommended that our office manager buy a fancy, big, expensive Lexmark for our new network printer because I was annoyed with your customer support. So this little decision to ask me for $20 for the drivers just cost you about $1000 in a lost sale."
+2,HP LaserJet 1020 & Windows Vista,A number of reviewer have reported what HP's support site reports - that the LaserJet 1020 does not work on Windows Vista. Just use the original driver CD that comes with the printer and run the installation on Vista. The installer automatically detects the printer and installs the driver. This printer works perfectly with these drivers on Windows Vista Home Premium edition.
+1,So good we now buy Brother,"Installing one of these printers is always a miserable experience. The install program constantly tries to load USB printing support FOR WINDOWS 98, leading to an ""unrecognized object"". The only way to get a working install on the first try is if you have already installed some other kind -any kind- of USB printer in the past.Doesn't work well with network print servers or USB switches.Extremely finicky as to which USB cable it will work with, need to have 2 or 3 cables on hand to find one it will accept. Of course HP doesn't provide one.I don't have time for this kind of nonsense every time one of my users needs a new printer, and have switched to Brother."
+1,No Driver for the Windows XP Pro x64 Operating System,"The LaserJet 1020 is a fine printer for use with older operating systems. It produces high quality output when attached to my Windows 98SE box. But it doesn't print at all when attached to my new computer with its XP Pro x64 operating system. The problem is there's no compatible driver available, not on HP's LaserJet 1020 installation disk and not on the HP website. I emailed HP Tech Support about the problem and they suggested two workarounds, using x64 drivers for other HP printer models, but neither worked. Tech Support now says to try working the problem via online chat. I'll try that next time I have a block of several hours free, unless I give the printer away first."
+1,Printer is defective,"The printer arrived in a box hardly big enough to contain it. Thin cardboard, very thin styrofoam and the printer didn't print. I contacted the seller. The seller sent a ""new"" cartridge. Still didn't print. The seller then had me send that printer back and sent another printer.It took a good two months to get the second printer which I have never bothered to open because it is futile.Instead, I used the cartridge they sent in my other HP that is the same model. Normally, one of those 12 A Cartridges lasts me a year of hard use. This one stopped working today!!!! I have not used it for even a month!!! These cartridges cost $86.00! This was the biggest ripoff I have ever experienced!Do not, do not fall into the same trap I did."
+1,Dissatisfied with installation software,I was very dissatisfied that the HP LaserJet 1020 installation software did not provide acceptable printer drivers for Windows XP or Vista.
+2,excellent printer especially with the right paper,"Apart from the crappy instructions and lack of supplied USB cable, this is fantastic printer. VERY quiet and efficient. Some have mentioned the paper curl problem. I found that using proper laser paper greatly reduces curl. And some brands (Domtar, for example) are better than others so experiment. Improved text as well."
+2,Great little machine!,"I don't normally go out of my way to write reviews, but I do appreciate reading them before I buy....so here's one for those considering buying this for their ""second office"" application. I've had this printer for 3 months now, and it's great for my home office (where I work when I'm not in my office office). Footprint is tiny, no problems with paper feed (like prior top-feed printers I've had), print quality good and crisp, and printouts appear instantly. Good work HP."
+2,Great Printer!!,"Great deal, great delivery, great packaging, great printer! Reviews were all correct - this is truly a fast printer. I have been using an older, much larger HP laser printer but needed a smaller one. This printer is even faster. This is one of my better buys - it truly is worth the money - and more!"
+1,Spool crashes when printing PDFs,There is a known issue with this printer when printing PDFs. If you scan an image to a PDF and then attempt to print the PDF the printer spool crashes. Not only do you lose access to this printer but you also lose access to any other printer. The problem occurs with all Windows OSs but happens on a regular basis with Vista. Loaded several different print drivers recommended by HP but nothing worked. So proceed with caution.
+2,Excellence,This is an excellent product at an outstanding price. It makes laserjet qualty affordable and there should be no question of whether or not it is a good value. I have recommended this to several friends who have already purchased this laser jet printer
+2,Solid printer,"I have a model 1012 at work and liked it so much I bought a 1020 for home (the 1012 was unavailable at the time.) They are virtually the same machine. I have found these to be easy to use and pretty fast printers. I like the manual paper feed slot and use it often for envelopes and labels.And, unlike Golden Comet, who either has a dozen printers at home or is in HP Marketing writing advertisements disguised as reviews, I am a regular customer with no bias towards or against HP products."
+1,A great idea gone terribly wrong...don't waste your money!,"This is a great printer until you begin to have spooler issues. It prints quickly & the ink lasts a long time; however, after a short time of satisfactory use you will likely encounter a ""print spooler subsystem app has stopped working"" error message. This error occurred for me when trying to print pdf documents. The error prohibits any printing, the error message will pop up frequently (even when you haven't sent anything to the printer) and the issue never goes away (there are a few temporary fixes). This error occurred three times for me and I had to finally replace this printer. The HP website has more information on this issue. I highly recommend researching this if you consider buying this printer...but really, don't waste your money."
+1,Prints fine--software/drivers abominable,"The printer produces crisp, clear black and white pages. The efficiency of toner usage isn't too bad.But I soon started having major problems with my computer system--all peripherals using USB ports stopped being recognized by my Dell Dimension 2400 running Windows XP. What finally fixed the problem? Disconnecting the HP printer. With the printer installed, nothing else connected to a USB port worked except the printer. With the printer removed, everything worked fine. Other (borrowed) printers hooked up to the computer worked just fine and did not cause the system-wide problems.I tried downloading a variety of device drivers and patches from HP, none of which solved the problem. I finally had to get another printer--foolishly I bought another HP device (a C4280 All-in-One--look for my review on that item) because they employ some people I know. A mistake on my part. In addition, HP doesn't make a Mac-compatible driver for this printer."
+2,Padre Pio: Miracle Man - a devotional movie,This movie was soo well done!! The movie inspired and enlightened me. I was motivated and encouraged to want to read more accounts regarding this saintly man. Even if some of the facts ARE an assortment of facts and fiction- it really doesn't matter. The movie truly was indicative of what could be experienced when there is so much goodness in a soul.
+2,His story is beatifully told.,"I have watched this video on YouTube. It was so much better on DVD , of course, but I was able to share it with friends and we plan to feature at movie night at my house. A great starting point for those who are hesitant or unfamiar with the life of Padre Pio."
+2,Miracle Man,"This was one of the best movies I've ever seen. It made Padre Pio very real, his life, dedication and suffering. It was a lengthy film but worth ever minute. I highly recommend it to any one at all intersted in the mystical side of our saints and the Church."
+2,GREAT!!! A MUST HAVE,"GREAT STORY... LOVE IT, WHAT A GREAT MAN HE WAS!!! THIS IS A NICE MOVIE OF ONE OF OUR SAINTS!!!!"
+2,Inspirational,"This movie is very intense, but depicts the life of one of the great Saints of our century. Worth seeing."
+1,Great Saint - Movie a bit slow - drawn.,Indepth information about PadrePio - but the story could have been told in the usual 90 mins.This man suffered with the stigmata for 50 years ! Locution - Read hearts - Heard confessions for 18 or more hours a day - people waited days to have him hear (read their hearts) confession.
+1,"ITALIAN, not a word of English",So excited to receive this DVD and watch the life of Padre Pio....and So disappointed when it was ALL IN ITALIAN and didn't even have sub-titles! The cover and title of the DVD are in English. All the reviews were in English. No one mentioned you you needed to speak a foreign language to listen to this DVD. VERY DISAPPOINTED.
+1,This is not the real Pio - Read Ruffin's Bio if you want to know that,"Yes the movie is ""beautiful and touching"" as another reviewer stated. However, it is also quite wrong. I have read just about every biography of Padre Pio published in English (and there are many) and can assure you that you must read credible biographical works before you see this film if you want to know the real Padre Pio. Then if you still want to view this movie, you can sit down and spot the outrageous errors in the movie.Question: Why would anyone interested in learning the truth about this remarkable man watch a movie that is loaded with mistakes and distortions?Recommended: Right here on Amazon you can order Lutheran minister Bernard C. Ruffin's biography of Padre Pio. It is an excellent way to get the facts!"
+2,Best Religious Movie Ever Seen,I was surprised to see that I couldn't get enough of this movie and played it over and over. Thanks to all those involved who made this movie come to life. The actor who played Padre Pio looked so much like him.
+2,Amazing movie,This is a really good movie. It's divided in two DVD. It keeps your attention until the end. I'd recommend for anyone who wants a first approach to Padre Pio's history. It gives you the desire of start reading and searching about him. It's spirituality is incredible. I would watch it again and again.
+2,Padre Pio: Miracle Man,"Really a great film! I bought this wanting to get to know more about Pio's life and who he was and this DVD definitely delivers.It's over 300 minutes long and every minute completely gripped me - no exaggeration. The acting is good and the main actor resembles Pio quite a bit.It is very well made and if you have any interest in the life of Padre Pio and who he was, or just simply want to get to know more about him, I would definitely recommend this movie. It is superb. 5 stars."
+2,Beautiful and Inspiring,truly beautiful film that captivates the audience. I have watched it several times over and still continue to be inspired by it. Truly a must have in the collection for those who love movies about Saints
+2,"Inspirational, but needs more","I truly enjoyed this movie, but would have liked it to be a little more detailed. It seemed to jump from one scene to another too quickly. The acting was done very well and Sergio Castellitto, protrayed Padre Pio very much like himself. I have already watched it in its entirety about four times. And I still get emotional each time."
+2,Stellar,"A brilliant film by any standards; has become one of my top ten films ever. Performances are stellar, and even flaws in the script become meaningless within the overall scope of both spirituality and an amazingly compelling and rich story. Castellitto can not be praised highly enough. This is not a film about Catholicism, quite the contrary, but about a man intrinsically surrendered to the sacred Spirit, to Truth and to Jesus on the most intimate level we can imagine. It is a profound meditation I watch over and over."
+2,"Surprisingly good, and interesting for non-believers too","I am a huge fan of Sergio Castellitto, and as a frequent visitor to Southern Italy I wanted to learn more about the life of Padre Pio. Although I am an atheist, I enjoyed this film very much, in much the same way that I enjoy visiting churches in Italy. A surprisingly good, interesting film, that grabbed my interest until it ended nearly four hours later! I recommend this movie to anyone interested in Southern Italian culture."
+2,One of the best Catholic movies ever,"This is an amazing Catholic movie which portrays the entire life of the great Saint Padre Pio. It shows his humility, his struggles with the devil, and everything an orthodox Catholic and Christian would want out of a film. It doesn't overlook the temporal problems of the Catholic Church such as the pride, jealousy, and vindictiveness of the powerful opponents of Padre Pio, but it portrays this not as if most of these opponents were evil, but simply that they did not understand, and even in Padre Pio's words they were simply trying to protect the Church. The importance of the three religious vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience come to the forefront in this film in many ways. This movie has an amazing ending so it is worth watching until the end."
+2,Nothing short of incredible.,"This is one of the best films I have ever seen. Nothing else needs to be said, whoever watches it will understand."
+1,B rated film,"This is a very, very long film, but poor performances make it longer. $24 is a lot to pay for an incomplete story line."
+2,A very informative and helpful read,"I got this book, because I wanted to gain a greater understanding of Process Theism. I was familiar with free will theism, but certain aspects of it were troubling to me. While I find myself disagreeing with some of what process theologians have to say, it has been extremely helpful for me in clarifying my own viewpoint. I enjoyed the debate format that gave others a chance to respond and point out weak points and strong points in each of the articles."
+1,Pinnock the Quasi-Processist,"This book proves Mr. Pinnock, rather than dialoguing with Conservative, Evangelical Providence-Theists, is himself an extreme libertarian ultra-arminian attempting a synthesis & amalgamation with Processism in reaction to his perceived brand of hyper-calvinism (which few embrace and none of the authors who devastate free-willism like Millard Erickson).This is Quasi-Processism plain and simple.CHAFF OUTWEIGHS THE WHEATMORE STEAK SAUCE THAN MEAT"
+1,"Not recommended, maybe six pages of useful info","This book has maybe six pages of useful info. It tells how to make a custom portlet.Much of what it describes is obvious from looking at the Plone interface. Moreover, I suspect that the author may not know Plone or Zope very well.Save your money. The other Plone books are better."
+1,Outdated and misleading code examples,"If you are a designer who wants to know how to customize Plone's look beyond changing colors and fonts, you'll be disappointed in this book. Sure, the introduction is still good, but chapter 6 (for example), which instructs you to work with the Plone Base Properties file is giving you an outdated method, not well suited to upgrades and maintenance. I believe that stylesheets are the way to go, now...but I'm still trying to figure it out, no thanks to this book. The instructions for adding slots in Chapter 5 were just impossible to follow and did not even vaguely work. Yes, the text is in English, but the descriptions bear little resemblence to the Plone 2.1+ experience.This book will, however, give a somewhat glossy overview of the entire application. I would get a recent version of Andy McKay's book, and look elsewhere for customization help."
+2,This is REAL Hip Hop!!!!!,"Being from this era,this book brings back a ton of great memories.The photos in this book are amazing,so crisp and vibrant.It doesn't seem like it was 2o+ years ago.This book will explain to you what is REAL HIP HOP(MCing,Breaking,Graffit},NOT the garbage they consider Hip Hop today.Looking at these photos it's hard to believe how young we were.Seeing old friends and classmates put a big smile on my face knowing that WE were there when it all started!GREAT book Marty!!!!!!"
+2,Fabulous resource,"I lived in NYC in the 70's and 80's and witnessed the rise of subway graffiti and the beginnings of break dancing. This book brings it all back -- in a GOOD way. Reading it, you can understand why poor urban kids went to such lengths to make a mark for themselves. No one cared at first but Martha Cooper, who earned their respect and documented their achievements with her fine photographs. This book is a monument to those unsung teenage artists and the photographer who recognized and publicized their talents."
+2,Terrific book,"I loved this book! The photographs are powerful, and you can't find anything even close to their documentary quality anywhere else. The text is also interesting and includes quotes from a variety of people--the author, the hip hop performers themselves, and other scholars."
+2,U DA MAN,"THIS BROTHER IS TIGHT. MILES DAVIS TIGHT. YEAH, I INVOKED MILES. PAUL,YOU GOTTA KEEP BREATHIN.THE FIRST CUT WILL KICK YOUR A@#. I PLAYED THE FIRST CUT FOR FOUR HOURS. I WAS DANCIN IN MY SEAT. PEOPLE ON THE TRAIN KNEW I WAS CRAZY. I'M WAITIN FOR NAHOO 3. I HEARD IT'S OUT BUT NO-ONE SEEMS TO HAVE IT."
+2,EXCELLENT,"NOT MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK, EXCEPT IT WAS A PAGE TURNER; I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. ENJOYED IT ALOT."
+1,DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY,"TOOOO LONG AND DRAWN OUT. Reading this book, I found myself saying, ""GET TO THE POINT."" The plot of the story was nice (sort of), but it needed more action. In the beginning and towards the end there was too much talk about what I already heard over and over before. What really bothered me was that one character's point of view, didn't really give me an understanding of the other characters (especially Adrian).Before reading this book the title caught my attention. The title was really a big let down because there was not much ""Hell Breaking Loose."" Borrow this book from a friend and please don't ever buy the hard back."
+2,ENJOYABLE BUT VERY PREDICTABLE!,"I enjoyed the book, however, at times, I thought it was slow and very predictable. Sometimes it felt as if the author was dragging the storyline out to add length to the book. On the other hand, it was an easy enjoyable read."
+2,AWESOME!!,Is this really Ms. Spencer's first novel? This was an outstanding read. I had to remember at times that this was being written by a woman. She did a wonderful job with the writing and with all of the characters. We got to know the characters without them becoming to boring or getting too much information on them. What an ending too!! I am anxiously awaiting her next book. Much success and blessings in all your endeavors. Peace!!
+2,Out of sight!!!!,"An excellent book of ""Cat and Mouse"" (so to speak). I thought this was an excellent book. It was easy reading, interest....A real page turner with a twist."
+2,OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!,"My Mother is the President of a Dallas book club, which i didn't participate in. And i'am not much of a reader, but this was one of the books that my mother first gave me to read, once i started to read again. And i must say that this is the most entertaining books that I've read in a long time. I felt very sorry for Greg he was a very nice guy. One a girl like myself could appreciate and to be deceived the way Adrian did was i would have bopped!!!! on her head to. Ms Spencer you keep up the outstanding work and give the world more entertainment like this to read....God Bless."
+2,A Good Summer Read,"Due to my long hours during the school year as a school teacher, I find it relaxing to save most of my books for the summer to read. I decided to read this over the summer and it only took me about 5 days(I have a 1-year old) to read. This was a great book. I enjoyed it. I would recommend it to anyone(male or female) who likes reading about our lives and situations. I was able to find a character that I could relate to."
+2,Like Whoa,"I picked up this book and from there it was on and poppin'. I'd read the reviews after a friend told me about the book and the reviews seemed (for the most part) pretty supportive. I like a good fast book too. With little mouths to feed and job and school, reality is all too much of my life so I needed some good fiction. When All Hell Breaks Loose was it. Even though Adrian wasn't honest and disrespected Greg, I know sisters out there who are foolin' brothers so it wasn't far from a certain truth (no insult to the real lesbians of the world but Adrian was confused, don't act like you don't know). Does anyone know about Cubicles? Will it be a sequel? I agree with the movie idea too. I loved this book! Oh, the language was a bit much, but I gave room for Ms. Spenser being a first time novelist. She'll get better because her story had all the great qualities of a good novel."
+2,ATTENTION GRABBER,"I THOUGHT SHE STARTED OUT KIND OF SLOW. HOWEVER, CAMIKA DOES A GOOD JOB OF GETTING YOUR MIND TURNING AS YOU READ THE NOVEL. YOU KNOW SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT AND YOU KEEP READING TO TRY AND FIGURE IT OUT ON YOUR OWN. I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT BUT I WAS STILL SURPRISED AT THE END. THE LAST FEW CHAPTERS WILL MAKE YOU SPEED READ IT'S SO GOOD. SHE DID A GOOD JOB OF TOUCHING ON AN ISSUE MOST PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO ADMIT IS OUT THERE. I'LL DEFINITELY LOOK FORWARD TO HER NEXT NOVEL."
+2,Weary in beginning,In the beginning of the book I thought that she was going into too much detail describing every scene to the tee. But let me tell you nothing would have prepared me for what happened in this book. It was full of surprizes however one thing was apparent if you know how to read into things. My suggestion is get the book! Read it for yourself and laugh to you cry. As another reader said relationships are full of surprizes!
+2,I went to school with the author,"Camika was always serious at ETSU, so to see her actually write a book with humor almost sent me to my grave. I enjoyed the book and it's good to finally see the author relax and live a little. I never thought she'd be an author either. All she ever did that made her smile was play Spades. The book was all that and I'm really just glad to know that I know someone who is taking the bull by the horns and following her dream. Hey Camika, remember that water gun fight with the Omegas and the time we kidnapped the guy we thought was on line for Alpha? Those were the days. I'm a supporter for life! Oo-oop!"
+2,Can we get a movie on this book?,"I just went and saw The Best Man and that movie has nothing on what When All Hell Breaks Loose would do if it was put in movie form. I would like to see this book on the big screen. I can see Greg now walking in that room with Jamal and Eric. Woo! This book is definately a good quick, funny, get away! What can I do to let some big time producer know that they are missing out on this one at the box office?"
+1,Terrible book,"This book needs serious work. It is not worth the paper it was written on. Cameka set the whole race back by sterotyping Black women. she certainly has some major issues concerning the ""church"" and hairstylists."
+1,How dare you speak of Jarvis Christian College that way..,"I was shocked and when I read this book. I went out and purchased it because I support black authors. When I found out she was my sorority sister, I was sick to my stomach. How dare she put down Jarvis Christian College, an historically black college that you she has never attended. You made my alma mater look as if the degree i received from there is worthless. I have a very successful life as do other JCC alumnus. It is up to our black authors to protray us in a positve light not degrade us. Before she writes another book she needs to get her informations researched thoroughly. Just in case Ms. Spencer reads this I can be reached at delta4620@yahoo.com"
+1,Slightly Disappointing,I found that story line too predictable. I felt that the author made the female characters in the novel nothing but ...air heads. She made no effort to prove that a woman does not need a man to complete her as a person. I am just very disappointed that a sistah feels so lowly of her own kind.
+1,Too much hype....,"After reading many(good)reviews for this book, I decided to check it out at the library. I think the book was overrated. There were some good moments, but it seemed like the book was put together over night."
+2,It really breaks loose!,"When all hell breaks loose, it really breaks loose. The main character Greg is a positive role model and has it going on in his life. His business is booming, his friends are challenging and things are working well with the lady love in his life, enough so that he proposes.As in real life, what happens when things go well, all hell breaks loose and when you think it cannot get any worse, it does.This is a page turner and a nice debut novel. It is easy to complete in one setting. It was easy to predict what was going to happen in the end and the author took a few twist to arrive there. One downfall was that the prediction came to early in the book if you are a suspense reader, but it did not detract from the book. A little more developing of the characters will come as Ms. Spencer continues to write, and I expect we will receive more writings from this author."
+2,Excellent,"I am also a graduate of East Texas State University and I am glad to see a fellow alumni do so well. This book is absolutely AWESOME. I read it in less than 24 hours and I could not put it down. I read a lot of books and this one is definitely in my top five. I would recommend this book for anyone, male or female. I feel Camika did a wonderful job writing from the male perspective and I look forward to buying her next book."
+2,Excellent Writing My Literary Sistah!!,"I just finished reading When ALl Hell Breaks Loose, and I must say I was deeply impressed with the writing and creativity displayed by Ms. Spencer. Her characters were exciting and three dimensional and her words seemed to leap off the page and electrify my mind! I particularly loved her male character Greg, and the fact that she wrote so well from a male perspective. I predict great things are on the horizon for you, sister Camika, and I am happily spreading the word about your talent and strong literary voice. You were wonderful to indulge us with a few paragraphs in Philly, and I look forward to reading CUBICLES. Peace and blessings!"
+1,Poorly written and insulting,"Let me first say that I read the reviews of this work and rushed out and bought it. I wish I had slowed down and read a few pages in the store, because I would have left it there. I found this book insulting on more levels then one, to the point that I was unable to finish it. All of the characters were simple and single minded with no signs of intelligent life anywhere to be found! I am at a lose of words to describe how bad this book is. I would recommend, despite what you have read here, don't buy it. For the record, I am an avid reader who enjoys the likes of Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Anne Rice, Terry McMillan, Valerie Wilson Wesley, and many others. If you want a good, easy read about African American life, I would suggest Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made. It is a much better read!"
+1,Hell didn't break loose- it barely struck a match!,"It took exactly 100 pages for this book to even begin to be interesting! Ms. Spencer had a tendency to go on and on spatting what seemed to be her own opinions, and voicing them through Greg, her main character. While this can be good, her voice should not smother that of her characters. I thought Shreese's character was too the extreme. She just seemed like a stereotype. It was not until further into the book that you can see she is a true person rather than a stock character. It was a slow read that did not pick up until page 100!! From then on, I was just waiting for something to happen. The climax was smooth and well written, and the book closes giving you, the reader a sense of closure as well. It was refreshing since the beginning was so stale! Spencer used stereotypes instead of modeling her characters after real people. It is almost as though this book was written by two different people. This book should have gone unpublished."
+1,I'm sorry...but this one wasn't all of that for me!,"I usually don't give bad reviews but I must make an exception. I purchased the book sometime last year, and have struggled to finish it after pickin it up and putting it down a couple of times.After seeing all of the ""glorious"" reviews I decided to give it another try and FINISH IT! I must say that I was truly disappointed. I am sure Ms. Spencer's next book will be ""da bomb"" but this was a dud for me.It was tooooooooooooo slow - and it was sooooooooooo predictable. I mean I figured out the book's ending in the first portion of the book but it took Ms. Spencer 200 pages to finally get to the end of the story.I'm sorry...I just was expecting a lot MORE based on all of the reviews that I read. But then again...who am I to judge!Try it you might like it!"
+1,A complete waste of time!!!,"I've been a member of a book club for several years now, and as a group we rated thisbook a ""1"". A ""1"" in our rating means ""a waste of time"". We've never rated a book thislow in all the years I've been reading with them. I was very disappointed!"
+1,Not much enthused...,When All Hell Breaks Loose was a great disappointment. I thought the story was building up to be something more. I knew what the ending was going to bring before I got there and it was anticlimatic. I didn't like the synopsis of all the characters at the end. Ms. Spencer didn't make me really like and grow attached to any of the characters and I couldn't care less what happened to them. All the male/female bashing and hatred was disheartening.
+1,Shallow Characters,"I was sorry to see a fresh new author with such potential resort to stereotyped shallow character development, especially of her lesbian characters. These charaters (or shall I say caricatures) make the story lose its believablity and will distance many readers whose understanding of or expeirence in gay/lesbian culture goes beyond what they have learned from Jerry Springer."
+1,Wasn't all that great.,"After reading all of the reviews for this book, I thought it would be pretty good. However, I found it to be predictable. The story-line seemed be dragging at several points in the book and I just wasn't buying THE REASON for Adrian's betrayal- it seemed unrealistic."
+2,When All Hell Breaks Loose,"This is a wonderful first effort from Camika Spencer. Drama, however, is a perfect word to describe it. I thought the ideas were set on a great stage of characters, personalities and situations. We were able to follow our main character (Greg) throughout some very difficult and stressful times in his life. I absolutely love the interaction between Greg, his friends, his family, and his coworkers. The character development was absolutely great. There weren't too many that we were confused of who was who or what aura they possessed. I was quite pleased with the book. It was a fairly easy read and there was just enough suspense to keep you looking for the plot and the outcome. Personally, I was pleased to be able to follow Greg as he matured in this situation. I would much rather find my characters changed and mature at the end of a novel, than falling into the same scenarios. Ms. Spencer has done an excellent job with her premier novel. I look forward to more of her work."
+1,Fiction and fabricated lies,This book was poorly written and contained information that was purely insulting. Women with perms are not natural and small black colleges produce mediocre people. Black women should uplift their people. We get knocked down enough already.
+2,wakka wakka,"jaya-wakkasublime, noisy, creepy and bee-yoo-tee-full.oh, and it even comes with some random metaphysical theme stuff thats kinda funky as well."
+1,Not my favorite Poitier film,"I think the point of this film is about faith. Everyone likes a good miracle movie. Right? Well, not quite. There was plenty of cringe worthy moments regarding race. Mr. Ashton calling Homer 'boy' and then telling the nuns that Smith was lazy and shiftless-but still wanted him to work for him. (Weird.) I hated the scenes where he was just shuffling to please them. And I didn't understand why Mother Maria simply couldn't say 'Thank You' especially when she was begging for everything. Out of all the good roles Poitier has played, they give him the Oscar for when he played a good field slave doing what he was told. Whatever."
+1,order cancelled by store,"ordered this DVD for the holidays. Purchase was confirmed. After received 4 emails that the DVD would be shipped shortly, the company cancelled the order stating they did not have the item."
+2,Exactly What I WANTED For My Families Video Library . THANK YOU!,"This Is Family Viewing That SAD To Say Is Almost Forgotten & NEVER REPLICATED NO MORE!!! A POIGNANT STORY., & a VERY GOODE VIDEO for a Family Library or For Those Who WANT Something GREAT to View/Share With ""SPECIAL PEOPLE @ SPECIAL TYMES!!!!!!!""I ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMEND., ""To SIR With LOVE!!!!""If Hollywood Kould Do It Like THIS AGAIN.,The WORLD WOULD Be a BETTER PLACE!!!!!!!Thank You!"
+2,Remembered a Great Movie,"""Lilies of the Field"" was a great movie when first released. It is still as good as I remembered. Sidney Poiter deserved the Oscar that he received."
+2,Buying good movies,This was a wondeful process. I would buy from Amazon again and again. It is especially great for the older hard to find movies.If anyone knows how to find the movie Madame X with Lana Turner and John Forsyth let me know. I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Thanks again
+1,rotten to the core,"rotten to the core , rotten to the core , rotten to the core and oh yes, did i say ROTTEN TO THE CORE !!!!"
+1,DOESN'T WORK,THE DVD WAS A GIFT AND I AM EMBARRASED THAT IT DOES NOT WORK. IT WAS PUT IN 3 DIFFERENT DVD PLAYERS AND NO GO. I WANT ANOTHER WANT SENT TO ME FREE WITH NO COST FOR POSTAGE AS WELL. I WANT IT SENT EXPRESS.
+2,I still love every part of this one from beginning to end,"I am still amazed every time I sit down to watch this film. I have never been able to find a single minute in the movie that is not enthralling. Every aspect is just perfect. The B & W cinematography is excellent, the acting and characterizations are perfect (Poitier won an Oscar for his role as a skeptical but proud man), and the dialogue is witty and amusing. And of course anyone who has seen this film remembers the ""Amen"" scenes. If you haven't seen the film, just imagine a bunch of German nuns singing a ""down-home"" gospel song, lead by Sidney Poitier. Speaking of music, Jerry Goldsmith's score is one of the more memorable in film history. The style fits the style of the whole film like a glove.Enough said. I think you know my opinion on whether you should get this."
+2,One of the great classics,I saw this move in the 70's and have always loved this movie.Truly a must see classic film for the whole family.
+2,A+ :-),bought this for my mother. its one of her favorite movies. wanted to update her collection....(VHS....old school!). but yeah the dvd came on time in mail and was brand new. clear plastic around dvd case. no complaints A+ rating.
+2,A really good movie,"This is a classic, great movie. It's one that is watchable on a repeat basis. Low key but very meaningful. The movie is in black and white but that actually seems to add to it in the same way that the H. Bogart movies 'Casablanca' and 'Sahara' effectively use that medium.The price is right. It's a keeper. Buy it and sit back and enjoy a great performance."
+2,A glorious film!,"This is a wonderfully entertaining film. Sidney Poitier is charming anddelightful as Homer Smith. Homer experiences car trouble on a desert road. He receives assistance from a group of nuns in a nearby retreat.He obliges by doing chores for the nuns. The superior nun persuades himto build them a chapel. Homer is at first reluctant, but soon the projectbecomes as important to him as it is to the nuns. Poitier received a well-deserved Oscar for his role. Lilia Skala was nominated for BestSupporting Actress as the leader of the nuns. A spiritually feel-goodfilm. Excellent. (4 stars out of 5)"
+1,Region Schmegion,"Of all the DVDs that I have purchased through Amazon, I have neverhad any difficulty before. Upon receiving this DVD, I put it asidewithout checking it -- it was so nicely packaged. Upon receiving arequest from Amazon to review the purchase, the DVD was unwrapped,but it would not play on my machine, showing an ERROR message.The vendor had sent me (in Norfolk, VA) a Region 2 copy (forEurope, Asia, etc.). Yes, when I went back to the listing on Amazon,it did specify ""Region 2"", but that would have meant nothing to me,even if I had noted it.I give a 1 Star rating because the system will not accept a 0 Star,and I guess the nice packing deserves 1 Star.The vendor takes no responsibility for the goof-up, and it has costme more ($5.00 for Priority Mail) to return the DVD in order to get apartial refund. Am I happy? Heck no!"
+1,wrong format sent,"This is one of my favorite movies, so was very disappointed when a format was sent that would not play on my standard DVD player. I am in the process of returning it and hopefully will be able to exchange it for the correct format so that I can enjoy it once again."
+2,feel good story,"One of my favorite films of all time--and I'm not even religious. Poitier (plus entire cast) just about perfect here. Ralph Nelson, the director, did a wonderful job.No violance or nudity or profanity in this movie (not that I have anything against violence or profanity or skin in my movies) and yet it still ranks as one of the best movies I've ever seen...Goes to show you: you don't always have to have a bunch of car crashes and people being blown away every five minutes to end up with not only a successful/heartwarming picture on your hands, but one that continues to be popular more than thirty years after it was made.People who like this film might also want to check out Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru."
+2,A true classic!,"This is one of the most heartwarming films I've ever seen and Sidney Poitier is a master of this sort of genre. This film belongs in everyones movie library if not for the great storyline, at least for the toe-tapping rendition of ""Amen"" sung by Sidney and accompanied by a group of German nuns who couldn't understand a word he was saying.Hilarious!"
+2,Pretty Toney Album,"I bought that Ghost face Album a month ago and in all actuallity that is one of the best album I've got in a while. From the intro it was tight, I'm a fan of the wu no matter what people say about them. I respect those who don't bend to trends, be leaders not followers. Toney does his thing on this one with lines like"" I keep Big Shurly on my side so what's happen. Get the he'll out of here what other dude would say some ish like that. The album touch mad topic from love to runnin' from them folks. In closing all I got to say is to all those that hold the wu down keep doing it, true Mcin' is over here."
+2,Good but could have been great!!!!!,"The ""Pretty Toney"" album is a good album, but coud have been great had it included all the tracks that were supposed to be on the album. Many of the best tracks did not make the album due to sample clearence problems with the record label. These songs inlcude ""Heard it all before"", ""Gorilla Hood"", ""Toneys Money"", ""New Splash"", ""My Guitar"", ""Paychecks"", ""the Drummer"", ""Burnin"", etc. All these tracks can be found in cyberspace on the the GHOSTFACE KILLAH PRETTY TONEY B-SIDE album!If these tracks were inlcuded on the album it would have been a true classic, and comparable to great albums like ""IRONMAN"" and ""SUPREME CLIENTELE"". However, the album is still one of the best hip hop albums of 2004!"
+2,"Don't let ""Tush"" fool you, this album is hot","Ghostface - The Pretty Toney Album (Def Jam, 2004)He may have removed the ""Killah"" from his monkier but that doesn't mean that Ghostface doesn't kill it on this album. Actually, from start to finish the album is pretty solid, but what do you expect from the most consistent Wu member? There aren't any Wu collabos on here (though RZA produces a track and Dirt McGirt shows up for some adlibs); instead, find Ghost rapping with the Ghost (Styles P., that is) and an even hungrier Sheek Louch on ""Metal Lungies"" and Jadakiss on ""Run"", a track so hot that Kiss said he ""may have to take his shirt off"". Even the duet with Jackie-O (who I admittedly thought would be a one-hit wonder by now) on ""Tooken Back"" comes off nice. The only duet that's average is the ""this-one's-for-the radio"" track, ""Tush"" with Missy Elliott. Otherwise, newcomers and Wu/Ghost fans should be satisfied. -EJR"
+2,"Different label, same music.","Ghost's fourth solo project, but the first he would be releasing on Def Jam. Ghost returns to prove all the doubters wrong and come out with the intense, raw and emotional styles of rap that we all came to recognise over a decade ago. Ghost's rapping hasn't changed much during his absense in the rap, I feel Ghost only improves with age, with cuts like ""Biscuits"" and ""Metal Lungies"", Ghost seems more hungry than ever to go head-to-head with the best of 'em. With cuts like ""Save Me Dear"", Ghost shows his love for women. Also Ghost comes back to takeover the club jams with ""Tush"" featured with ""Missy Elliot"". Also RZA shows up for ""Run"" with Jadakiss. The album shows Ghost leading the Wu-Tang to the right direction and sooner or later they will be back to smash the world!"
+2,"Hotter Than You Think, Even After Reading This","This album blew me away, I was expecting Ghost's usual lyrical excellence and a few good RZA beats, but all the beats are pretty hot, and every single song on the album is good. Like someone else said, that hook on ""Ghostface"" can get pretty old, but the verses are good, and that's the only weak track. Even the more R&B type tracks are still good, I'm glad to see Ghost isn't afraid to rap about love and healing the hood. Overall, Ghostface continues his lyrical excellence, and the beats are all great. A Definite must have for any hip hop fan."
+1,1 Good Song = 1 Star,"I can't believe that Ghostface Killah could make such a sucky album, after making his classic album ""Ironman"" Anyway, I only gave this album one star, because there was only one song on this album that I could enjoy, and that's ""Tush"""
+1,RUBBY W IS A GENIUS,man you indonesian cats are geniuses i totally agree. Ive already told me friends your message and i have sent countless emails voicing our argument. NEVER BUY ANY WUTANG CLAN ALBUMS AGAIN!!!!!we want our 36 chambers back!!!!!
+1,2 Good Songs,"This album was basically horrible the only 2 good songs were the 2 singles ""Tush"" & ""Run"" the rest of the album was trash. I would definitely not recommend this album. All the beats are horrible and the collaborations suck too."
+1,dont waste your time,"I've been a huge GFK fan for years now and this is by far the biggest piece of crap i have ever wasted my money on. I would enjoy watching this CD smashed to pieces more than I would enjoy EVER listening to it again. Don't get me wrong, Supreme Clientele is one of my favs, but if Tical 0 doesn't just blow me away, I am giving up on the Wu for good."
+1,This album sucks,All I can say is this album sucks bad!! Ghostface Killah really sucks now and his lyrics are made for ignorant black people who don't know any better.. I threw this CD out my window it sucked so bad! disgrace to music
+1,Not worth 1 cent,"As a fan of Wu Tang Clan for the last 11 years I find myself being more dissapointed with each solo cd released.This by far is the worst Ghostface cd and the worst solo cd from the clan. I bought it the day it came out, listened to it once and that was it.Ghost needs Rae, Rae needs Rza and Rza needs to go back to what made Wu Hot with the beats and shaolin sounds. And please if your going to make another cd Ghost please put Wu members on it. Want a 5 star cd go back to what made Iron man hot, thats the only cd of his worth buying."
+2,"tone starks, a poets art","I always loved Wu and Ghost, so i had to check this out, not knowing what to expect, cause Wallets was just aight. I was def impressed by this album. I saw the single with Missy and I thought Ghost went pop, but after hearin the whole thing, all can agree, this is HOT. Check out ""Metal Lungies"" and ""Run"" for some hot D-Block verses from Jada, Sheek, and SP. ""Holla"" is just Toney rhymin over an old Delfonics song, not sample, the whole song! I hear this song on the Muzak workin at Price Chopper, make me crack up. Hottest track on this album tho, for me at least, ""Be This Way"". Good sample, hot hot beats, some REAL lyrics from Ghost, good message. Like he says on the intro, new label, same Starks......and a HOT album."
+2,The Legendary Ghost Deini,"This is what I was looking for from Ghost in his last album. Ghost is back in full effect. Even though this is his 3rd best album behind Ironman and Supreme Clientele, it still goes hard as hell. My favorite song on the album is 'Beat the Clock' right now, but that will probably change in a few weeks. Go pick this album up, its pure hip hop."
+2,"PRETTY TONY, BEST ALBUM YET...","This album is what Wu Tang is supposed to sound like. Ghostface has proved he is one of the best rappers in hip hop. Every song has its own personality and classic Wu touch. I recommend this album to any hip hop fan. I wish this music was more popular, so everyone could know the true face of what hip hop is supposed to sound like."
+1,Pretty Toney,Unfortunately or on Purpose!!! this album was released 2 weeks ago on the Net...and I had a chance to preview it - there a handful of solid tracks but as a referral the better album is Pretty Toney - The B-Sides...every track is a hit...I dont know why Def Jam did not want to buy those songs the lyrics and production are amazing...peace.
+2,this album is nice...,"Ghostface's new album isn't as good as Supreme Clientele, but it definitely is a hot CD...the last track with musiq called 'love' is nice, and obviously ghost and jada's ""RUN!"" is sick...there's only 1 song i truly hate on the CD and its the one with a beat with a telephone ringing, it just gets on my nerves...otherwise in my opinion its a pretty hot CD, but not as good as some of Ghost's other albums.."
+2,Got Soul?,"Congrads to Ghost for always coming with fresh material. Yup, get this album... Ghost is killing it the way only he can, and the beats are what I needed right now, freshly cut soul samples make that make this album sound like it's out on motown. And for the ones hating on the new Ghost material; it's called evolution. The GFK doesn't need to play it safe with a played out formula. Support the true innovators! Peace!(4 stars so far, let you know in a couple if it's 5)Deshaies DaVinci"
+2,Ghost Is The Illest and Realest!!!!!,"If you have this album by now you know that Tony Starks has been keeping the Wu Tang Clan on the minds of many although they're not ""together"". His solo projects are the best out of all the Wu members. Supreme Clientele was good, but not better than Ironman. Bulletproof Wallets was nice too. Anybody that doesn't have Ironman needs to buy it. Don't bootleg it either. Remember this downloaders and artists.......good music is worth buying. A good album is worth buying.I just put it in the stereo and from the sounds of the first 2 tracks, i may have to buy another on for the car. This album (like all Ghostface albums)will be worth playing for years to come."
+1,Warning,"The music on this CD is great. My comments have to do with the way in which Amazon describes the product. This is a CDR, without any liner notes and the track listing basically copied from the web site. But you will not learn this by looking at the Product Details. You will find this information under Editorial Reviews, where it says: This product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.While this information would have been better placed under Product Details no where does it tell you that you will not receive the liner notes.Amazon is misrepresenting the product. I hope my short review will help others who are considering purchasing the CD."
+2,19th Century Views For Today,"This is an interesting book which will give you a lot of insight into daily life in the 19th century. There is a lot that is outdated in terms of daily living, education and of course technology. However, there are some gems in this book. For instance, she talks about how she helped her corns on her foot by placing a cut cranberry on them. She also recommends a raw onion for a wasp sting.For anyone interested in historical views, there are sections on raising daughters, how to deal with poverty and philosophy about travel."
+2,Self sufficiency.,"She believes you shuldnt have to spend money unless you really have to. Sickness / health should be your number one priority for spending. You shuld develop savings habits. Both husband and wife need to be invested in the budget.the one issue I have have is on the point of travel. She disagrees with it. I see her point, but my livfe is entwined in travel because my wife is american and I'm australian. She offers no help for us ;-)"
+2,fascinating facsimile,"Great historical reference text full of recipes for food (some of which we would now consider very odd), ways to clean things, sermons on morality, and other tidbits by a woman who was very progressive in her era."
+2,a fun book,"This was a quick and enjoyable read for me on the Kindle. I loved reading about keeping house in the 19th century. It's amazing how far we've come, and yet what was relevant and useful then is still so today. I did pick up some tips, but mainly I just came away with a deeper respect for my great-grandmothers and all the women before them. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go hug my fridge, washing machine, and microwave now!"
+2,Fascinating look at American Life in the 1830's,"It'a amazing to see how far our medical knowledge has come since the early 19th Century. I admire this woman tremendously - the courage it must have taken to face cholera with little more than egg whites and vinegar - but then, they didn't have a choice. I haven't finished it yet, but it's wonderful to have a primary source like this - should have made that election cake!"
+1,Outdated Advice,"The advice itself is outdated and not useful, however the general principal will never be obsolete. Save what you can, work hard and don't live outside your means. I'll try the Modern American Frugal Housewife instead."
+1,unuseful for this day and age...,I love frugal and economical but this book made no sense to me. Reminds me of the foxwoods books but not nearly as useful.My first Kindle book that I had to delete without even reading half.
+2,The American Frugal Housewife,"I found this a very interesting book about all the things we should know before everything became so commercialised! It would be geat to have this indexed to find solutions more readily, but it's still a great read. Lots of practical sense that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime."
+2,great ideas,I love the way this was written. I could just picture a no nonsense pioneer housewife. Not everything would pertain to the modern day but still very good.
+2,Mostly useful as a historical reference,"Fascinating look into the past. I think some people might think this book has a few good ways to go green old fashioned if you're interested or off the grid or survival stuff or whatever (Just steer clear of the medical section. Fear Factor anyone?) but I think it is mostly useful as a historical reference. A great insight to logic back then. Still it was still fun to let your imagination run wild dreaming of doing some of these things. Also if you are going to do some reading about history why not go directly to the source on that particular subject? The chapter on raiseing girls was very modern in some suprising ways, I expected a sit down and be quite chapter but thats not what I got. For the price I think it was worth it."
+2,The American Frugal Housewife,"Here is a book that was worth reprinting. Much of the joy lies in the relating of family events that occurred at its time in history. For example, children learned about growing up by participating in some adult activities (working at knitting scarves and making placemats that would benefit the whole family.) The greater lesson was, of course, learning their own importance in society. Furthermore, in a world where the future has become more uncertain than usual, this book reminds us that our ancestors did not have the conveniences of prepared foods like mayonnaise and jello but that with a minimum of research we can duplicate the same goodness. I smiled from cover to cover."
+2,Fascinating Glimpse into the Life of a Housewife in the 1830s,"I'm researching how a housewife would have lived during the Civil War era. Although The American Frugal Housewife edition that I read for free on my Kindle was from the 1830s, much of it probably remains unchanged 15 to 20 years later. People in villages or living in the country at that time would still have stored their foods for winter in the same way as this book advises. The treatments for croup, a burn or other illness give insight into the hardships encountered when there were few doctors and the family had to self-treat as much as possible.Fascinating details of a bygone era that is particularly useful to me as I work on my book about my Civil War ancestor."
+1,Frugal Housewife,"I was really hoping that this book would have up-to-date tips on saving money. A few pages into the book, I realized that rarely did the suggestions apply to today's world. I was only able to read just a few pages. Disappointing."
+1,Useful 50 years ago,"But few of the ideas are practical in today's world. I suppose if you lived on a homestead with few amenities you might be able to glean some usefulness from this book. But as a modern dweller, I was disappointed."
+1,Bronze,"I was not pleased, there were glue stains and rhinestones missing, but because I was pressed for time I had no choice but to keep them (they were to wear at my daughter's wedding."
+1,1906 edition,"This is a reprint of the 1906 edition. Linotype and monotype were recent technological innovations. The Helvetica typeface was 50 years in the future. No one had yet thought of using endnotes rather than footnotes. A hyphen is recommended in cases such as: ice-cream, wave-length, common-sense, fountain-head, and view-point.A mildly amusing antique, but not useful for anyone actually doing writing, editing, or publishing."
+1,Poor Facsimile,"This reprint is a facimile of the original edition, but is poorly reproduced. It is a print-on-demand edition, and the original was scanned in halftone mode so that all the text has a dot-screen pattern making it uncomfortable to read."
+1,This is NOT the current edition !!!!,"Well, who'da thought it? Bought this, thinking it was somewhat akin to the current edition and what to my surprise, it is the 1906 version and it isn't worth BEANS. What a waste of time and money.Now the current version of this book would be a good addition to anyone's library."
+1,Hopelessly out of date,"The Chicago Manual of Style has become the standard for professional writers and publications in many different fields. But this ""1st Edition"" is hopelessly of date. It's okay for historical purposes but so much of the English language and syntax has changed over the years that an up-to-date edition would be much more valuable, even if the price is higher.Russ Heitz[...]"
+2,Funky music that suits the series,"There is no mistaking that this is Trigun. You can just see Vash and the gang of goodies and baddies in action. Definitely has some very catchy tunes. It also has some very odd pieces that just seems to fill in air space. The last number is strangely monotonous without any melody to it, which kind of disapponts. You'd expect it to be something memorable rather than an odd droning noise that seemed to go on far too long. But, it's worth it for the good titles, which far outnumber the non-good ones."
+2,"A great soundtrack for a great anime, at a ridiculous price.","This is a top quality soundtrack, the songs themselves range in genre, but expect a lot of guitar and techno intermixed. In my opinion, this soundtrack is a great addition to the videos (which I recommend getting)...."
+2,not as easy to install as advertised,"i took me 6 days about four hours of hard work to give you a heads-up on this case , first of all the case henges are not long enough to trip the cd-rom motor on , thier is a tiny switch under one henge the v13 playstation 2 i have has a longer henge, i used a folded piece of paper to put over the tiny switch soo that when you close the lid the cd-rom will turn on and spin.also i would like to add that the screw holes in the blue clear case are not deep enough to accomadate the old screws you will have to find shorter ones, because i learned the hard way i tried to force them in and all the screw heads rounded off because thier made of cheap china metalmake sure that you wear gloves when taking out your ps2 from you old original case your oil from you fingers will show up on it crome finish and be thier for ever i tried to clean off don't work.i looks osome when your done, no instuctions in box beware !!! i had to go online to find them."
+1,swaddlers are much better,"Pay the extra money for swaddlers! Having an elastic waist band is a must, which the Baby Dry diapers don't have."
+1,Warning: Clip Job - Search out the Original,"The other user comments are technically correct. The film is great... in its original version. ""Deadly China Hero,"" however, is a clipped version of the film ""Last Hero of China."" I highly recommend the original film instead of this one, which cuts out several crucial scenes and important subplots. There's no reason to settle for this hacked-up version."
+1,You don't want this version!,"When I first put this DVD in I noticed that they cut away the opening, then the movie starts and I can't believe my eyes as the quality of the DVD is even lower than my VCD version, this is just frustrating to watch. The subtitle cannot be change or removed since it is fixed onto the movie, the subtitle is in chinese and english use at the same time, the quality of the image is so below par that the subtitle at times can't even be read. Another thing is the audio, you can't switch between Cantonese and Mandarin like on my VCD, yes this too was fixed to cantonese only. There is no extra features, you might as well buy a VHS tape, which would probably be an improvement on the picture quality. It does look like they tranfer this movie from an overused VHS tape with no other intention then to sell it to unsuspecting ""customers""(read victims)."
+2,Chopped Version of Last Hero In China,"I agree with Michael Van about the clipped version "" Deadly China Hero"" as I own ""Last Hero in China"" which is the movie in its orginal presentation and with Subtitles. This is actually, if placed in order of sequences by year, the Fourth ""Once Upon a Time in China"" series before OUATIC IV/V came out. Nonetheless, you have to watch this movie as it has, as usual, great martial art scenes. I own all but OUATIC IV and most of Jet Li's DVD's that are available. The 6th version of OUATIC is ""Once upon a Time in China and America"" also starring Jet Li. Though this may be the 4th Jet Li did as Wong Fei-Hung, you do not have to see the three previous OUATIC's. Order is not important with this version of Wong Fei-Hung but the tales of this Martial Artist (a real actual Chinese Hero) is. Get this DVD and try to get ""Last Hero in China"" also. In fact, get every Jet Li movie made. You will not be dissappointed. This man is our replacement for Bruce Lee."
+1,Last Hero in China - 5 stars / Deadly China Hero - no stars!,"Deadly China Hero is a poorly edited version of the original Last Hero in China. I'm glad so many people like it but it lacks about 15 minutes of the original movie and they are the minutes that make it a cohesive movie instead of a jumble of martial arts fights. This taking of a classic martial arts movie, chopping it up, and then releasing it under a different name has got to stop! People deserve the chance to see the original movies!"
+1,Last and The Least,"I bought this film on a whim, since the store I went to didn't have 'exactly' what I wanted (OUATIC 2 fer sure)SO I figured I'd watch the last in the series since OUATIC and America was a HUGE disappointment for me. I have yet to make up my mind on Jet Li films. And this put me in the negative state (again) The story was slow and unmoving, the characters were not interesting, the fighting was sparse (why else get a kung fu film?)and the last fight with Jet in a chicken suit (JET LI IN A CHICKEN SUIT!!!!!)was the last straw. I'm sorry, but if Fist Of Legend was his best, then this must have been by far his worst. ""I wouldn't buy this DVD with YOUR money!!!"""
+1,"Unfortunately, I was disappointed.","I am writing this review without having even seen the movie itself, for the shock I got as I received this product was enough. I got the dvd, and the first thing that hit me was that the cover did not fit on the box well.. why? because it was printed on a home printer, and when I opened it, the product itself apparently was burned at home as well. Basically, I paid for an original movie and got a bootleg."
+1,"Ouch, this is painful to watch...","I love some of Jet Li's work (esp. in LW4), but this movie was just terrible. Way too much wire-fu, the plot was unintelligible and it seemed like the whole film was in fast forward. The only saving grace was the horrible job of translating on the subtitles. Example: when one character means to say ""I have to go the bathroom"" he instead says ""I want pissing."" Without that it wouldn't have been funny at all."
+2,Kung-fu fun,This movie is better than I thought .... It's more Kung-fu comedy than anything. Usualy the charactor Wong Fei-Hung is a bit to serious and stiff. To see him in a comedic setting is quite refreshing and him dressed in a chicken suit fighting the centipede was hilarious. I enjoyed it so much that it's now a part of my Jet Li movie collection. The man is a versatile actor and very good martial artist.
+2,Very good movie with some flaws,"I have seen this movie from beginning to end, uncut. The movie itself was fantastic. But it's in how the movie was packaged that I don't like very much. This version leaves out a few scenes. Like the fight scene between the army officer and the students when they are at the docks. I also wished they taped it in SP mode and not EP."
+1,Does not fit vacuum,"The bag is unusable in the vacuum for which it is marketed. According to the written description and picture, this bag is made for this vacuum. It does not fit the attachment inside the vacuum and is completely unusable. It is a total waste of money."
+2,this cd is classic,"I really liked this CD, it is courtney and hole at their best early in their career."
+1,Not One of His Best,"I'm a long-time Zane Grey fan and thought I'd read all his Westerns, but apparently I'd missed this one. While I agree with the other reviewers about his compelling descriptions of the West and its beauty, overall I found the story both boring and didactic. Missing were the memorable characters of many other of his books; missing also was the kind of action that makes it hard to put my Kindle down. I'm afraid that I can give it only two stars."
+1,good but not great,"I was slightly disappointed in this book, knowing it was a Zane Gray. The storyline is a love story, but the author dwells more on his views and tries to usealot of words to explain the surroundings. The physical dimensions of thebook was too large & bulky. Again, if your interest is in love stories, thenyou might enjoy this book."
+1,A Bit Preachy,"This is primarily Grey's diatribe and condemnation of the lack of support of returning WWI combat veterans. A historical note: Those vets received no benefits and more than 200,000 U.S. soldiers suffered physical or mental injuries during The Great War, but in 1919 only 217 had completed rehabilitation programs. That sad chapter has similarities with the Walter Reed Hospital scandal over substandard treatment of U.S. troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.Bless Grey for taking up the cause back in the day, it must not have been very popular to do so at the time, but it got weary hearing one of the primary characters wax on and on about that issue. In addition, I had a real problem with the ending...suffice to say it would not have played out that way. He wrote better books."
+1,Explore woman soul,"Less western, more what makes a woman tick. Not a favorite, skipped whole paragraphs after one too many trips through this girl's two page at a thought train."
+2,Beautiful West,"Never read a Zane Grey novel so when it was offered on my Kindle for free I decided to give it a try. I was surprised that such a ""vintage"" book would be so relevant to current day. It is full of beautiful description and passion for the West and its scenery. I enjoyed the well written story and was surprised by the woman's journey into a life with purpose. Will read more of this series of books."
+2,The Call of the Canyon,I am 73 years old and always loved to read. I read all of Zane Grey books when I was in the 7th grade. It was nice to find them on Kindle and start reading themagain. Thank you Kindle.The Call of the Canyon
+2,A Powerful Romance To Stir Your Soul,"The Call of the Canyon is another of Zane Grey's ""war novels"" which is to say, it deals with the subject of the mistreatment of returning veterans from the first world war. But it is also the coming of age of a modern ""sophisticated"" woman who learns the real meaning of love, and what it means to love someone. The story has several scenes which take place in New York City as well as at Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona. For pure romance, this book can not be beat. Carly Birch is one of Zane Grey's finest female characters, and again I will say he often wrote from the woman's point of view which is why the vast majority of his work was published in the leading ""women's"" magazines of the day, and his readership was more than half women. So, ladies, please don't dismiss Zane Grey as a ""western"" writer; he was so much more than that."
+1,Boring book,"I had to buy this book for a class. It is the most BORING book ever. If you don't have to buy this, please save yourself the misery of having to read it and don't!"
+2,Another great read if you're a die hard rock and roll fan...,"Ben Fong Torres life , as a young editor for Rolling Stone Magazine and his life of interviews for. 20 + yearsIs an easy read and a must read if you're truly a rock and roll fan..."
+2,[When You Gonna] Give It Up To Me,"I really like this song and I haven't had a chance to buy it yet but I plan on buying this with the other song ""It's So Fine"" by Sean Paul. I got the ""It's So Fine"" album and I have been trying to collect all of his past albums so I can listen to them when I'm driving in my car. Great listen."
+1,If you're burdened to having to connect to a CISCO WLAN,"this may the only way you can do it. My netgear card would connect but couldn't meet all the security imposed on it...had to buy this expen$ive little darling. Worked fine but I really dislike being held captive to one vendor to use a network. But it IS CISCO so why am I surprised? regardless, performs well and is a bargain at half the price."
+2,You can get it cheaper,"I purchased this card because the unique capabilities of our network required it. So I can't speak for it's features...But I only paid $25.00 for it. If you shop for this item on on-line auctions, you can get a very good deal."
+1,big name - low rating,"I purchased the 350 wireless adapter as a second adaptor for a second laptop on my wireless LAN. My first laptop has a Compaq WL110 PCMCIA adaptor which out performs the Cisco hands down on range and connectivity. The Cisco comes with some fancy disgnostic tools which states signal to noise ratios with no loss whereas a simple ping test clearly displays packet loss. I am disappointed as a IT proffessional and someone who thought that a cisco card would be the best. Not the case, buy Compaq or 3com."
+1,"An adequate, but enjoyable look at grown stanford frat boys","Willie Williams and his fraternity brothers from ""the University"" (Stanford thinly disguised) go through the second world war and return to pick up their lives. Their problems are as expected: the cold war, the Vietnam War, their alienated offspring, and -- par for the course for Drury -- latent homosexuality among some of the brothers and marital problems (usually boredom and the greener grass syndrome) among most of the others. Trite as it sounds, the book will entertain you, especially if you formed an attachment to this group whom Drury first introduced in ""Toward What Bright Glory"". Even though it is a distinctly mid brow read, chances are if you start it, you'll hang on until the not so surprising end."
+1,Didn't really work,"I purchased this for my father who about 10 times a day puts his cup of coffee in the microwave to warm it up. I figured this would save him a lot of time if it worked. However, it just didn't keep the coffee hot enough. Nice idea though.And before anyone comments saying he didnt use it correctly, he did. He poured a fresh cup of hot coffee, used this coffee warmer like a coaster. Within about 30 minutes, he had to make another trip to the microwave."
+1,warm only not hot,"It keeps your coffee warm but not hot. The problem is that most cups that are made do not have a flat bottom, therefor do not have enough contact with the heater to transfere heat to the cup."
+1,Damaged after first use,"The first time I plugged in this device, part of the plastic melted away and the device became useless. I consider it a total waste of money."
+2,So far so good,"Great item, keeps my coffee warm throughout the work day. I do wish there was an automatic shut off after so long, though because I get paranoid about that kind of thing."
+2,Good Coffee Warmer,"This is my first coffee warmer, and I like it. It keeps the coffee pretty warm (it won't burn your tongue, but it's pretty warm).Out of curiosity, I set yesterday's cold coffee on the warmer and it managed to warm the cold coffee.BTW, this coffee warmer will keep a bowl of soup warm as well."
+1,The photo and product specs. give the impression that it is larger than it is.,"I have had a white one for years and very happy with it. However, I purchased two new mugs that were larger on the bottom than my other mugs. I looked at the black warmers and the photo appeared larger than the white one. Also, the dimensions state a larger size. It is not. The burner is exactly the same size as the white one."
+1,"Worked once, then quit.","I would advise any potential purchasers to avoid this product. Mine worked once, and hasn't worked since. This is not a quality product."
+2,I love it!,This product is so awesome it keep my coffee warm. My office is always cold so my coffee gets cold really fast. I totally recommend this product.
+1,waste of money,"Fast deleivery as usual from Amazon, but don't waste your money. This coffee warmer doesn't keep coffee more thann lukewarm at best. Spend more on the Norpro and you'll be very satisfied. I gave it 1 star because I couldn't give it less."
+1,"Pretty, but almost worthless.",I bought this to replace an almost forty year old cup warmer. I wanted a black and more stylish one and this one looked good. Any good reviews about keeping their coffee warm with this warmer must come from people who drink quickly. I take about a half hour to drink my 8oz cup and that's why I need a warmer. The longer my mug sits on this warmer the cooler it gets. Don't be fooled by it's looks.
+2,good value,"This warmer was such a bargain and does exactly what I want it to do... keeps my cup or mug of coffee warm beside me as I work on my computer. I only gave it four stars because its surface seems uneven... my cups/mugs all rock a bit when sitting on it, and it's wearing along one edge. But that doesn't seem to affect its performance!"
+1,not warm enough,"The Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer will only keep your coffee, or whatever, a little warmer than room temperature. Bought three of these pieces of junk for the office. They're going back to the store for a refund. Coffe has to be up to a certain degree of temperature to taste right. This junker does not reach that temperature."
+2,coffee warmer's to scent house,"I have liked this product so much that I have three of them...I fill a glass container with some smell good pine sol AND my whole home/work place is filled with the scent of clean (we have cats and no one is the wiser as they can not be smelled at all).I am thinking of ordering another one of these in a few weeks, thanks for asking!Paula Jo Carr"
+2,Works great,This was purchased for my mother-in-law and she loves it. Keeps her tea and hot coco warm for her as she sits in her recliner and reads or watches TV.
+2,Always hot coffee!,"I love having my coffee (or tea) hot instead of cold when I take a sip! I love this, I use it at the office!"
+2,Hot Coffee All Day Long,"I like my coffee hot, all day long. I bought this coffee warmer over a year ago. It's wonderful. If you sit a desk and you are busy buy this coffee warmer. Your coffee will be as good and as hot at 2:00 pm as it was at 8:00 am."
+2,Just right!,"...meaning not too hot not too cold- mfg. knows what they're doing in the design... not the self-appointed ""critic geniuses"" spouting off left and right here.. Yes, put a coaster or lid atop your mug to retain even more heat if you need it warmer (will also lessen evaporation)...just common sense...lol! The diameter of the heated surface is apporoximately 3 and 7/16ths of an inch so it will accomodate a mug that's medium large in size(a little bigger than average)."
+2,Excellent function and quality,"I bought this Mr Coffee Mug Warmer a few weeks ago and am so pleased with it that I felt I needed to write a review, mostly to complement the people who designed and manufactured it. This product was well thought out and manufactured very well, especially for a product costing only about $10. It has an on/off switch right on the base and a power on light right next to it. I would not want one with an in-line power switch. The unit is sturdy and feels good quality. The power cord is heavy and plenty long, as needed for most desktop situations. I have used it with a number of different cups, all having a small ridge around the bottom, and they all work equally well. The coffee stays at just the right temperature, and the cup doesn't get uncomfortably hot. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good cup warmer. Good job Mr Coffee."
+2,Better Than Expected,"I bought my Mr. Coffee mug warmer locally at a store. I wasn't expecting much out of it because of the reviews about it here on Amazon, but hey it was really cheap, under ten bucks. I was pleasantly surprised at how it kept my cup of tea consistently very warm throughout the day while I'm at work. This is how hot the heating plate can get: put a drop or two of water on it, and the drops will sizzle and evaporate quickly. The key to getting the best experience out of using the Mr. Coffee mug warmer is to use with a cup of HOT tea/coffee/soup/whatever. It won't make your cold beverage hot again (use a microwave for that)."
+1,Lots to be desired,Very disappointing. Barely keeps the coffee warm. 17 watts not enough. Have another brand at 25 watts and is much better. Didnt realize there was so much difference. At $10 cant expect too much. Not worth that much. Not worth returning. Dont buy if you like your coffee hot.
+1,Luke-warmish is more like it.,"Barely applies any heat to the cup. Fresh-off-the-stove water was luke-warm within 15 minutes. Very poor, and highly disappointing, performance. Would never buy another ""Mr. Coffee"" cup warmer."
+1,Coffee Never Hot Enough,"My coffee cup just barely fit on the plate. I thought I would try a different manufacturer of mug warmers. I already had one that worked. Both products worked the same. I realize that the voltage has a limit on it, but it just doesn't keep the coffee hot enough unless you can drink your cup of coffee in 30 minutes. I sip on mine for 2 hours and get very tired of continually having to zap the coffee in the microwave just to heat it up while still using the coffee warmer.Can the manufacturer's come up with a better idea that actually works?"
+2,Mr Coffee Mug warmer,"This coffee warmer is great. It does what it should. Keeps my coffee or tea at a great drinking temp, although it can tend to be too hot for me as I drink it slowly and with the beverage sitting on the warmer so long it will get hotter. I still love it as I enjoy having warm to hot beverage beside me when watching TV or reading."
+1,Didn't do the trick,"I wanted this to use for tea when I'm away from home and it doesn't get hot enough, not even tepid."
+2,"Keeps my coffee warm, but...","A great little product at a friendly price. I got this as a gift and couldn't be more pleased. Only draws 17 watts, about the same as a medium-sized CFL lamp. One caution: the warming surface gets hot -- as it's supposed to -- so keep it away from small children and be careful yourself. This product should not be used with plastic or double-walled insulated cups or mugs. Works fine with any ceramic cup -- anything ceramic or glass that's microwave safe is OK.Update a month later: One of the three units we purchased failed and has been returned to Amazon for replacement. Stay tuned and I'll update this review further if we have any more problems."
+1,"Same as everyone, not warm enough....","I bought 2 of these to give one to my fiancé and take one to work to replace one that I have had for over 10 years. She is happy with it because she prefers her coffee lukewarm, I on the other hand like mine fresh from the pot hot and am quite displeased with this one since it only stays lukewarm.I've gone back to my 10+ year old one and the new one is now being used as a ""candle warmer""."
+1,switch broke after 9 months,I arrived home today from work to find the Mr Coffee warmer still on and heating. I assumed I must have forgotten to switch it off though I try to be careful about that but I had turned it off. Should I feel lucky it didn't start a fire? It didn't even last a year so easily rates as a piece-o-junk in my book.
+2,does the job!,"I bought one of these and have been using it everyday for several years. Yes, you have to start with hot coffee, but hooray, coffee stays nicely hot for the duration. I dropped it several times over the time I've had it, and though it still works fine, the plastic is cracked and I worry that it may short out, so I bought a new one. I didn't even think of shopping around, definitely was happy with it. It looks fine too, and the cord is long enough to get under a desk (about 5+ feet)."
+1,Name I know but....,"This thing was a waste of my money.Thought that this item would be a good buy because of the brand since I have a coffee pot that is over 10 years old and has been with me longer than anything I own,but I was wrong.It won't even keep a cup of coffee warm not to even mention hot.Save your money wait till around Christmas time and get one at the dollar stores or someplace."
+1,Minimal heat and not much longevity,"First of all, the heat was not very impressive on this thing. Secondly, I received this item on December 20, 2011; it is now September 19, 2012, and it has already stopped working (Just shy of 9 months). I last used it 24 hours ago, and I just went to use it again, but there is nothing; no light, no heat, it's just dead. I may have only paid $8 for this, but I am not happy that I have to now order another one so soon. I will definitely be looking into another brand or model, because I don't want this to happen again."
+2,These work GREAT!,"I've always had a warmer on my desk and in my family room. But finally one died. I didn't really like them because you had to use a tapered cup, as a full size mug wouldn't fit on it. I bought a pair of these on chance and I'm glad I did. They keep your coffee, tea, or other hot beverage hot. It won't heat them up, but will keep them hot/ warm enough to drink. And, not too hot that it makes your coffee bitter. And, you can use a regular mug, it'll fit. I highly recommend this."
+1,This coffee warmer absolutely does not work!,"I bought the thing, then read the reviews. I tried everything including using a flat bottom cup for maximum contact, pre-heating the cup and making sure the coffee was hot when put on the device. I left the warmer on for 5 minutes so it was ""hot"" before putting the coffee on it. When one does this, the coffee COOLS OFF(!) when on the warmer. Gets cooler! It simply does not run hot enough to work. It does work if you only put an inch of pre-heated coffee in a pre-heated cup. Then it keeps it semi hot. I took mine back to BB&B."
+2,Does the job,"I researched the internet and read all the Amazon reviews, and decided to add the Mr. Coffee warmer to my wishlist. My sister bought it for me and I've been using it for less than a week so far. I have to say that I think it preforms quite well. I have not tried putting a room temp or cold beverage on it yet, but will since it may just be strong enough. The less liquid in your mug, the hotter it gets and stays. The first time I used it, there was a melting or burning plastic smell, but this is to be expected and never occured again. This one does not come with a mug which I was dissapointed about, but my ""the Office"" mug works just fine. I might suggest using it with a mug that has a top or cover since this would maintain heat even better. The black color blends in with my desk and it's quite small as not to be an eye-sore. I'd reccommend this item, and it's saving me time and money since I'm not dumping cold coffee and buying more anymore."
+1,TOTALLY USELESS!! READ THIS REVIEW,"I bought 3 of these for myself and 2 co-workers. (so its not that I got a faulty one) All 3 of us used it and agreed they are useless. Your drink will stay luke warm at best.It does ""warm"" the bottom of the mug though, so technically it isn't false advertising.Thanks for another crap product China."
+2,Convenient and works great for me,This works for me. I have a 4 cup mr coffee that fits perfectly on this unit. I can reheat the coffee when I am ready for the second cup. I did notice that I needed to use a cup that made good contact with the heating part. I use a small heavy duty china cup rather than a ceramic mug and it heats up nicely. I feel spoiled and will likely be buying another one.
+1,Uhm...not very hot,"Just FYI....the element heats up fine, but does not seem to connect to my mug/cup to heat the liquid contents. I use it at work to keep my cup of tea warm. A previous one I had (not same manufacturer) died on me and figured a cup/mug warmer most are all alike. I bought the one with the best responses, go figure. This one barely keeps the contents warm, heat is barely recognizable. Sorry does not work well for me."
+2,Good Value Hot Coffee,Keeps Coffee Almost As Hot As When Poured From Coffee Pot.I like mine piping hot. I'm picky. This does keep it almost that hot though.Nice Long Cord (Over 5 Feet)Off/On Switch Conveniently Located On Coaster Front.Four Grip Feet On Bottom. Doesn't Burn Surface Of Table. Doesn't Slide Around.Good Buy!
+1,DO NOT BUY!!!,"THIS DOESN'T EVEN KEEP COFFEE LUKEWARM!!! MY OLD THAT I HAD FOR OVER 20 YRS. WAS STILL WORKING, BUT THE PLASTIC WAS CRACKED UNDERNEATH,SO IT WASN'T SAFE TO USE ANYMORE. I CAN'T EVEN FIND THE BRAND ANYMORE...(IT WAS SOME LITTLE KNOWN BRAND, BUT IT SURE WORKED GREAT FOR $9.99) OH WELL, I JUST GUESS I'LL HAVE TO GULP MY COFFEE AND GET UP OFF MY REAR END AND HEAT IT IN THE MICROWAVE WHEN IT GETS LUKEWARM...UGH!!!"
+1,"Didn't Work, Period","I read several of the reviews before buying and kept in mind several of the recommendations. I actually ordered 2 thinking to give one as a stocking stuffer and keep one for myself. I tried the first one and it basically didn't work from the get go (broken I guess). So didn't give the other one as a gift, kept it (didn't want to give a bad gift). Finally got around to trying the second one out... put a steaming cup of hot tea on it, probably drank half the cup pretty quickly but the second half sat there for quite a while and when I went to drink it, COLD. I hate to say it but I would not recommend it."
+2,Keeps my tea warm,"This little hot plate does keep my tea warm. The only negative is that the on/off switch is very close to the hot plate surface. and if you're not careful, you'll get burned."
+1,Still not hot enough,"I started out with hot coffee the temperature that I like but it did not keep it that temperature. Still not hot enough for me, but then McDonald's coffee doesn't scare me."
+2,AWESOME!,I use this at work. Turn it on before you go to get your coffee in the breakroom. Best if the cup/coffee is already warm.
+2,awesome gift,"what more can you say, keeps the coffee in the mug warm. This is a great gift to give people at work."
+1,Coffee hardly warm after 15 min.,"I was just hoping for it to keep my coffee somewhere close to hot for a while. My coffee, in a normal coffee mug, is barely warm after 10-15 minutes on this. Yeah, it's warmer than it would be without it but I still have to go warm it up with fresh coffee if I want to enjoy it. My expectations were low. I don't even like my coffee very hot. Did NOT expect this thing to let me down but it has. It keeps my coffee at about 5 seconds worth of microwaving."
+1,Gunk,"This device does well enough keeping the coffee warm, but I have black gunk along the bottom of every cup and mug that has sat on the warming pad, which seems to come off only with a long soaking in CLR."
+1,Only 17 Watts,Made in China. Doesn't keep my coffee warm enough. If I have a traditional small coffee mug that is half full it will keep pretty hot but if it's 3/4 full or a larger coffee mug then the coffee gets gets cold or at least not at the 125-130F degree I like. I'm returning and looking for more wattage. 17 watts isn't enough for me.
+1,Not Very Good!,This product did not work in my case. It did NOT keep my Hot Tea - Hot or warm for much longer than normal. Not sure why but I wouldn't recommend! [:@]
+2,Works great!,This works great and keeps the coffee very hot. I wish the switch was on the front instead of the back for easier access but not a big enough deal to lose a star.
+1,MR Coffee mug warmer,"I've been mostly pleased with items from Amazon, but need to say the Mr Coffee mug warmer was a real disapointment in that it only keeps coffe or any liquids slightly warmer than lukewarm. Picked up a second-hand Rival mug warmer and it works great! OH Well"
+2,great at keeping your mug warm,"Love this little warmer! It's great at keeping bottom of the mug warm, keep in mind you might have to shake the cups a little to warm up the whole cup. However, don't expect to warm up a cold drink."
+1,It smoked!!!!!,"When I received this item, I plugged it in and smoke immediately began to pour out of the base. I left it for a moment or two, thinking that it may have just been a build up of dust or plastic residue (or whatever) burning off on the first use.After 30 - 40 seconds, the smoke was billowing out even more heavily and I detected a increasing burning smell.At that point I unplugged the thing rather than leaving it to (possibly) burst into flames!So, for me, this item was a TOTAL waste of money - and not worth the postal costs of returning it."
+2,Great product!,"I have definitely enjoyed having this product. I would recommend this others. It keeps my drinks nice and warm. It will also heat up cool drink in 10 minutes or so. However, this product is intended to keep drinks warm that are already warm."
+2,Perfect,It does exactly what it's supposed to do: it keeps my coffee hot without cooking it. I highly recommend it.
+2,I highly recommend this product to the people who want warm water in cold winter.,The cord is long enough.It keep the water warm enough but not hot.If they redesign the design to an modern style it would be better.
+1,Mr Coffee Mug Warmer,"I have several ""Mr Coffee"" branded products which is why I chose this one. Have to say I am disappointed. My coffee gets luke warm then cold using this product which is disappointing. I would not recommend this product to others."
+2,Coffee Warmer for My Desk,"I bought this warmer for my desk at work. It arrived on Saturday so I gave it a test run on the weekend. It works great, keeps my tea perfectly warm. One word of warning though, if your mug has a wide base to it, it might not fit on the plate. Other than that it just great. I'm very happy."
+2,Works well,It heats a cup of water up to very warm at night. Coming back to buy a couple more for parents.
+2,Great gift and a very useful item,"I purchased the Mug Warmer as a Christmas gift for a relative. Within a few days after opening the gift, I got a phone call raving about how fantastic and useful this item is. Good idea, and oh so practical."
+2,Nice little appliance.,"Pros:It keeps my mom's coffee warm while she reads her news paper, and it made a awesome gift. It makes candles smell really good too.Cons:Dont spill your coffee on it or its ruined._."
+2,Awesome!,"I was leery after hearing that it kept products lukewarm, but I tried it anyway. My beverages actually got hotter once put on the warmer! I have to turn it off after a while or it gets too hot!"
+2,could be hotter,I wanted to like this device....nice long cord .....switch on the base.....nice looking....but...It just did not get hot enough for my taste.....nice and warm but not hot....as we get older we want hotter it seems.....tried different glass and ceramic cups but sorry not hot enough.....heater is 17 watt....would like to have one at about 25 watts.
+1,Underwhelmed and lukewarm,"I'm underwhelmed by this mug warmer, but perhaps that's the best we can hope for.Pros:Switch is in the base, not four feet away in the far reaches of the middle of cord.Light tells you it's on, when not blocked by the mug.It has not yet burned house down when I forget to turn it off.It still works after I forgot to turn it off.Cons:It does not turn self off -- wasting electricity.Short cord barely reaches existing electrical source at a desk with a multi-plug power strip.Lukewarm is it.Has lasted two months."
+1,Arrived defective,Bought three of them for use around the house to replace one that I have had for years.All three produced a strong odor of burning plastics and electronics.
+1,"Amost, but not quite there.",It looks good and functions well but the temperature is just not quite as hot as most coffee and tea drinkers prefer. Another 10-15 degrees and it would be perfect.
+1,Almost dangerous,I used these as candle warmers rather than coffee mug warmers. I bought 5 of these and would turn them on probably 15-20 minutes at a time. They ended up almost exploding or busting open after a while and exposed the insides. It scared me. One of them just stopped working altogether. I'm completely disappointed with this product.
+1,NOT GOOD!!!,Very disappointed in this item. I presently own a Salton mug warmer that I use daily. I wanted a warmer for work. I went with Mr. Coffee expecting it to be superior but it is not. I would not recommend this item to anyone nor would I buy Mr. Coffee again. BUMMED!!!!
+1,must have got a dud,"got it through amazon.only keeps coffee luke warm.old sharper image can warmer cooler died after 4 years,services tomorrow,it blew this mr coffee plate away.can not find that type anywhere.would not recomend this item to anyone.."
+1,Overheats the liquid,"I am on vacation and purchased this product as I love another brand (forget which one) at home. I am finding it is making the coffee taste burned when it gets down to less than 1/2 mug. Am wondering, after reading other reviews, if there is a lack of consistency in the manufacturing."
+2,Good item,"It doesn't keep my drink very hot, but at least it doesn't get cold any more. I drink tea and it helps if the cup is put on the unit while it's hot initially."
+2,"Good quality, perfect temperature","I bought this to keep my tea and coffee warm while I work at my desk for extended periods of time. The power cord is a decent length, so that I can plug it into my power strip on the floor and fit the cup warmer on the corner of my desk. It keeps beverages the right temperaure--not lukewarm, not scalding hot. Just hot enough to drink without fear of burning your tongue.Has an on/off switch which is nice, you don't have to unplug the device for it to stop heating.Would have preferred to power it through a usb cable though, so that I can really take it everywhere with me!"
+2,Pretty good.,"This warmer keeps my coffee warm, but not as warm as I would like. The unit slides away from you as you push at the on-off switch. This annoyance was overcome with some automobile trim mounting tape. 3M Company 1/2X5 Molding Tape 03609Na Automotive Tape A small square of this double-sided foam tape under each foot will hold it in one place on your desk or table. I bought the Mr. Coffee warmer to replace a homemade warmer that was better at keeping the coffee hot, but finally succumbed to old age. That warmer was made by cutting off the top half of an old 4-cup brewer and using the bottom half (warming plate and switch) as a mug warmer."
+1,Not worth it,This warmer looks better than it works. Does not keep beverages hot....only slightly warm. Might be ok for kids drinks but not adults. Wont buy another one.
+1,It does not work very well,"I purchased two Mr. Coffee pads a month or so ago, I have tried different mugs with it and I find that they don't work, very well, they will keep the coffee lightly warmed at best. The pad get hot but it does not transfer the heat to the mug."
+1,"Doesn't really keep the coffee hot, just luke warm. Not like the first one I had but wasn't Mr. Coffee","This product does NOT keep the liquids in your cup hot, just luke warm and I would not have purchased it if I knew this. I had a different brand before and it was wonderful but after 3 years just stopped working. It kept my coffee warmer than when I first got if out of the coffee maker, so that shows you it really worked, but this Mr Coffee doesn't do that, its lukewarm at best."
+1,Enough cup thermal insulation was not possible,"The rating watt of this product was 17 watts. It was place, 53-55 degrees centigrade that measured surface temperature. Because wattage was low, cups enough for the surface temperature were not temperature to keep it warm, and there were not enough effects for cup thermal insulation. I expect a product with constant thermal effect (surface temperature 78-80 degrees centigrade)."
+2,warmer works as advertised,the warmer works as advertised. Keeps my mug warm. The shipping was delayed so much so that I contacted Amazon... but it did show up within the days Amazon told me.
+1,it doesn't get hot enough and has much less wattage than my old one.,it doesn't get hot enough and has much less wattage than my old one. Where can I find one a better one???
+2,Excellent,I've seen a lot of reviews for products like this claiming that it didn't do what it was supposed to. This one in my opinion is different. It does exactly what it is supposed to. Many think that this product is supposed to heat up a cold beverage. They expect too much. If your coffee is hot and you don't want it to get cold then this IS the product for you.Pro's- Works like a charm. Keeps the coffee hot/warm.Con's- The only one I can think of is that it is doesn't have a USB connection. It's just easier if it could plug into a computer instead of searching for an open outlet by the computer. Just saying.
+1,Where the hey does one find a flat bottomed mug?,"I ordered two of this item, so certain was I that this would do the trick for my coffee staying hot. It makes complete sense to me that it needs a flat bottomed mug in order to work efficiently and I never gave a thought when ordering that a flat bottomed mug would be so elusive!I have looked high and low. If anyone reading this review knows where I can locate such an animal, please let me know before I send this purchase back. Without the aforementioned flat bottomed mug, the product does a very poor job - so poor as to be useless!"
+2,Buy this!,"This is seriously the neatest office gadget I have. I have switched from stainless steel coffee mugs to a porcelain mug with a lid because I do not like the taste of my coffee/tea in the stainless mug even though the stainless mug keeps my coffee hot until its gone. The problem with a porcelain mug is that it doesnt keep my drinks hot for long. I can take as long as I want to drink my coffee/tea now, and it is still the perfect sipping temperature even after an hour. I think I may get one for home on my coffee table for when I get discracted with the kids and leave my coffee until it is cold and then have to throw it out."
+1,I shouldn't have...,"I purchased this hoping it would eliminate the need to run to the microwave to heat up my coffee... But, it hasn't done the job for me. I've only used it a few times and each time, it made my coffee taste funky. And, trust me - it's not the coffee. I've used the same coffee and coffee maker for at least 2 years.It's obviously worked for many that purchased it - so that's great. But, it has not met my expectations.The good thing is that it was only $10. I will end up donating it in hopes someone else will be happy with it.Sorry, Mr. Coffee. I don't like giving less than stellar reviews, but had to this time..."
+1,not worth it,"Although the warming surface is large enough to accommodate larger coffee mugs it unfortunately does not keep the coffee hot, a disappointing lukewarm at best."
+2,mug warmer,I have been looking for a new mug warmer for quite some time in Canada. I finally resorted to buying it online from the U.S. It is a lot better than the old one I had previously and am quite happy with it. We actually use it to keep our espresso carafe warm.
+1,Disappointed,"This mug warmer does NOT keep coffee at the temperature it was when I put the ceramic cup on the warmer. It keeps it warm, yes, but not hot. I still have to reheat it if i leave it for any length of time.It might be fine if you're drinking warm milk, but if you like hot coffee, I think you'll be disappointed -- as I am.The lack of auto shut-off is a problem, but I knew that when I bought it, so I just have to be vigilant about turning it off when I leave my desk."
+1,Disappointed with the finish,The unit I received is full of scratches on the surface. I am not sure if it's a brand new unit or not. since it works fine I just didn't bother to exchange for another one.
+2,i got my moneys worth.,Theres nothing about this product I don't like. I read all the reviews before i bought it and i extremely happy with it.
+1,Just about worthless,Looks nice. Didn't cost much. The surface even gets hot to the touch. I just can't keep even a half a cup of coffee warm! Don't waste your money.
+2,its very nice!,the warmer takes a little time but is quickish. the warmer is good quality. its something nice to have around.
+2,works great,"heats up fast, keeps coffee very warm. exactly what i needed. others commented that it won't heat up cold coffee, but that's what the microwave is for. the pad keeps hot coffee very hot."
+2,Good Product,"Keeps coffee warm, not boiling. Does not re-warm. It simply keeps the beverage at the temperature it was when you put it on the plate."
+2,greatest thing I ever bought,"It's exactly what I expected. It keeps my water at the right temperature all the time, not too hot, not too cold. Can't live without it in the office."
+2,Hot Coffee,"This is the 4th mugwarmer that I have bought - still using the other 3 in different places. Had a hard time trying to find one in the stores, so I was thankful to find one on Amazon.com. I selected this one because it was a good price and seemed more substantial than the others. So far it works great - no complaints at all. My other mugwarmers are white. I like the black color because it seems to blend better with my nice wooden office desk. I would recommend it!"
+1,Fire hazard due to extreme heat from bottom of warmer,"This thing is a fire hazard. I bought two of them and the bottom is equal to, if not hotter than the top plate on each. I would not recommend this product as it will ruin furniture at best, and light your home/office of fire at worst."
+1,Needs an AutoShutoff switch,"I like the Mr Coffee cup warmer in most respects. However, a couple of features that are sorely missing and I am surprised that this product can be marketed without them.There is no auto shutoff switch. I have had other cup warmers in the past that would shutoff after an hour. They also had a sensor that would shut off if no cup was present.I have left my cup warmer on with no cup sitting there a burning all night when I was sleeping. How much more would it cost to add these important safety and energy conservation capabilities.I would gladly pay the difference."
+2,Excellent! Reccomended!,"After reading a few of the reviews on here, I was a bit skeptical as to how this product would work.However, I went ahead and purchased it and after two weeks of use I must say I'm very impressed! It does exactly what it's supposed to and will spare you the nasty taste of cold coffee!"
+1,one step above ice cold,dose not keep coffee hot a step above ice cold I was very disappointed I though since it was a Mr. coffee it would be what I wanted wouldn't not buy again.
+1,Not half hot enough,Doesn't keep coffee hot enough. Could be used only as a candle warmer. Don't buy it unless you like lukewarm coffee (ugh!).
+1,The WORST!!! DO NOT BUY!!!,Ok.....I threw away the one I was using in my office before this because it was no longer getting my cups of coffee hot...only tepid and therefore wasting energy. Silly me. I was SURE ( since I read all reviews) that this mug warmer by Mr. Coffee would be so great that I just tossed my old one before receiving this. HUGE mistake! This has got to be the worst product I have ever purchased from Amazon! I tried for days with several different shaped mugs of tea or coffee ...nothing..none of them got more than BARELY tepid! It is very hot to the touch.....but for some ridiculous reason it WILL NOT HEAT YOUR CUP OF LIQUID....and I'm speaking of a hot cup of coffee to start with! I was so surprised that I kept trying different mugs...thinking maybe it's the shape or...??? Nothing worked. Nothing.Please do not waste your time. Do not purchase this product!!
+2,be carefull!!!!!!,who ever buys this just a warning if left out more than 3 hours it will melt and burn what ever its on
+2,coffee drinker,I like coffee and like it hot. Sometimes will reheat the same cup 3 times in the microwave. Now my mug warmer keeps my coffee the right temp. Just have to remember to turn it off. It does not heat it-just keeps it the same temperature.
+2,"Good, but wish it was hotter","Good solid product, built well, good switch and cord. However, I like my tea/coffe HOT, and this keeps it marginally warm enough for me."
+2,KEEPIN' THAT JAVA WARM!,"IT'S WORKIN' GREAT, BEAV! KEEPS THE MUG WARM WHILE I'M ON THE COMPUTOR! BUY IT!!"
+1,Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer,Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer is a total waste of money. Only keeps drinks lukewarm at best. Not very satisfying at all.Mr Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer
+1,Fair at best,"I agree with the others. You have to use a flat bottom mug. I looked through my large collection, and they all have a small lip on the bottom. This is the only part of the mug touching the hot plate, and that tiny amount of surface will not keep the beverage hot, unless the cup is nearly empty. My old one worked all day, everyday, for 14 years. I never paid attention to the manufacturer. Too bad. Now I still have to go to the microwave every few minutes to heat my drink. I wish I could find out what kind of cup the 4 and 5 star reviewers have."
+1,Don't waste your money,"I purchased the Mr. Coffee mug warmer because it was economical and I believed Mr. Coffee to be a reputable brand.Don't waste your money on this mug warmer, even if it's economical. There are good points -- nice length to the cord; convenient on/off switch. But the reason for purchasing a mug warmer is to keep the contents warm, even somewhat heated. This warmer does not do that. It barely keeps the coffee lukewarm. I previously had a warmer by Continental Electric which kept the coffee at a very nice temperature and it was never cooled to the ""tepid"" point.This model is not worth the money or effort. Check out the Continental Electric instead, even if it's more expensive."
+2,Effectiveness depends on the cup,"This pad does get pretty hot, but how well it keeps your beverage hot really depends on the cup that you use. The problem is that most (all?) mugs have a circular bottom, so the actual surface area that contacts the pad is pretty small. That being said, my drink never really got colder than a step hotter than lukewarm, so I guess it works fine!Safety is somewhat of a concern, though. It uses a simple on/off switch, and I'm not sure what will happen if it is left on for days at a time. I think a system where it is only on when a cup is on it would be awesome.Your cup also sits about an inch higher off the table, so risk of knocking it over is a bit higher.Overall, a good and cheap solution to the everyday first world problem of keeping a hot drink hot."
+2,Great item with lots of uses,"I've had mine for years and started looking on Amazon in case I need another.I use it all the time to heat soups and chili - it will do this if you use a metal cup and cover it. I've even used it to slow cook single servings of meat. The key is to heat small amounts.Good for melting chocolate or butter without burning and without using another burner. It also works well for heating hide glue for woodworking - keeps it just the right temp without burning.But of course, the main use is to keep coffee or tea hot so you can make extra and nip at it throughout the afternoon.Mine has taken spillovers and not had a problem, I just unplug and wipe it off."
+2,Just what it should be,"I bought this to be a candle warmer, not a mug warmer, but they are all the same. I like this one because it is black, so it isn't as noticeable on the dresser where it sits. The white one I had previously worked great, but it was so ugly on the dark wood. I am very pleased with the way it works."
+1,Caution: It does what it claims it will do.,"I have two other cup warmers, but this was to be my third. It does EXACTLY what it claims to do: it is a cup WARMER. So, if you enjoy picking up a cup of WARM coffee -- you know -- like SPIT, 99 degress in your 98.6 degree mouth, well, good news, boppers, this is the cup warmer for you!"
+1,Broke after 1 1/2 years,Used the warmer for almost two winters and it has stopped working now. Worked great during the first winter. They don't make them like they used to.
+2,Really keeps the coffee hot!,Got this for my hubby who drinks a great deal of coffee. He kept complainig about his coffee going cold while watching TV-- now he doesn't ! Very excellent product for a great price!
+1,Did not heat up enough,"I purchased this item for my husband, who likes very hot coffee and tea, but it does not keep beverages warm as advertised. We tried it a few times and even when his mug went straight from the coffee pot to the warmer, it didn't keep it warm. Too bad, so sad. I returned it."
+1,"Worked Fine, Then Stopped Working","Pros: It does what it's supposed to - keeps drinks warm.Cons: The warming surface is a little small, doesn't fit wider mugs. Mine stopped working after a month, and I'm not sure why. It may not be spill proof, because I got some coffee on top... perhaps it shorted somehow?Bottom line: OK, but might be a better one out there..."
+1,lukewarm,"I do not like my coffee HOT, but the coffee cup warmer I had for almost 30 years kept it at a very nice warm temperature. This one is barely lukewarm, and I do not have a very thick mug, which I am sure the heat would not penetrate at all. Don't waste your money."
+1,You Get What You Pay For,This warmer doesn't even begin to keep coffee warm. Don't waste your time or money. Very disappointed given the Mr. Coffee brand...
+1,Oversize Coaster,"Like other 1-star reviews, this warmer barely kept the coffee warm. And like most other cheap electronic products, the cord was too short; just enough to reach the floor with about two inches to move around. Also, don't waste your time trying to actually warm coffee, as it took about an hour and a half to go from room temperature to warm."
+1,Barely warm,"As usual Amazon service and delivery was superb. The product however, the Mr. Coffee cup warmer is barely that...that is it's barely warm. These are supposed to keep your coffee, tea, or other hot drink hot. Not scalding, but hot enough to enjoy as a hot drink. I'm sorry I made the purchase."
+1,Disappointing...,"About the only good thing I can say about these Mr. Coffee Mug ""warmers"" is that they'll never burn your coffee. Even with the cup 2/3 empty, it STILL can't keep the coffee warm. If you like to drink your coffee hot and you want your ""warmer"" to keep it hot, this is most definitely NOT the warmer for you. If you like lukewarm, maybe it is, b/c that's the best it'll do.Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer"
+2,keeps my coffee just right,"I bought this because my coffee at work was always getting cold, fast. It doesn't overheat if you leave it on (I've accidentally left it on over night) and keeps the temperature of the coffee just right."
+2,Works as you would expect,It took a while to get these but they do the job. At 17 Watts they don't warm things up but they do hold the heat ok.
+1,Mr. Coffee warmer,I thought this was the coffee warmer that shuts off after no movments. I was wrong. It sill burns my coffee if I forget to turn is off overnight. It works as well as most others. None keep the coffee really hot. It does help to have a coffee cup with a larger base instead of the cups which get narrow toward the bottom.
+1,Mr. Coffee Drink Warmer,"It is supposed to keep your coffee hot, but it doesn't even keep it warm. Very disappointed in this product, because I thought the brand name, ""Mr. Coffee"", was a guarantee of a good product."
+1,Warmer,"Just to start off, warmer is just what this thing does. I like my coffee just a bit hotter. This is my second warmer and it is not any better than the first one. I bought my second warmer at Wal Mart for around $5.00. Target on line list at $9.99. The major reason I use Amozon for most of my purchases is I can find things quickly and don't have to go store to store trying to find something. As I get older it is harder to get out and shop. Most of the time I get good deals but to be careful, you can get ripped off too."
+1,Not worth the money,"The product was delivered as promised in good shape and no damage,but,when it comes to keeping you cup of coffee hot,it doesnt. In fact, it barely keeps a steaming hot cup of coffee warm.Not at all what I expected. If I had any idea of the poor performance of this product, I wound never have purchased it. Please save your money!"
+2,Cool!,"4 stars for now, haven't used it, as it is a gift for my uncle. Packaging was nice, shipped on time, and no damage from what I can see. Will update review once my uncle uses it."
+1,Fur coat and no Knickers,"The warmers don't keep fluid warm. I read my comments and in trying to be humorous i became inarticulate. As you can see. I purchased three of Mr. Coffee mug warmers. As one of the last of the big spenders I expected to keep coffee warmer than tepid. I know that burning houses down is not good for the Mr. Coffee image but in ""She Who must be obeyed's"" dressing room, She who rules, bedside cabinet and subserviant he, lukewarm isn't what we wanted - so she tells me. I intend to try one of another brand and see if there is a difference. Want to buy nearly unused coffee warmers - well known brand?Is this the hyper link? [...]"
+1,Does the job that I expected,"I received two of this brand of mug warmer. I only ordered one, but I finally resolved the issue with Ace Hardware.I love this Mr. Coffee mug warmer. I have one at work and one at home. I don't throw away coffee like I did before, because the mug warmer does keep the drink warm. I am pleased."
+1,if luke-warm is all you need,"Like some of the reviews says, it keeps my drink warm (only luke warm actually) and even if I put a really hot drink on, it won't sustain the temperature."
+1,warm at best,"If want your coffee to stay hot this will not do it, mildly warm at best. With fire considerations I guess there isn't one that will truly keep you coffee hot, just have your expectations in line when ordering."
+1,Does Not Keep My Coffee Hot,"I decided to replace my warmer I've had for years which was not keeping my coffee as hot as it used to. After reading the reviews, I purchased this warmer and was disappointed that it didn't keep my coffee hot. My old warmer kept my coffee hotter than this one. I used the same cup on both warmers so it's not the cup I'm using. I'm sadly returning this."
+1,not worth the money,"This a a huge waste of money. I am so disappointed in Mr. Coffee, I've liked their other products but this does NOT keep your cup of coffee even lukewarm."
+1,Does not heat coffee enough to justify use,"This ""Mug Warmer"" does exactly what it promises. It warms the mug. Not the coffee. The plate never got hot enough to keep my coffee sufficiently warm."
+1,Not hot enough,This coffee warmer only keeps coffee lukewarm. I thought Mr. Coffee was a safe bet but it is going back
+2,Love it,"I have been using a candle warmer for about 5 years and it finally gave out. Didn't really keep my coffee hot but was ok. This coffee warmer is hotter than the candle warmer but not hot enough to burn. Keeps my coffee at the desired temp and keeps me happy. I love it. Bought 3 so I could have one in the bedroom, one in the den and one in the living room. :) If you want to keep your coffee warm then this is what you need."
+2,Does the job,Keeps your mug/cup warm if you use it right after pouring a hot drink. Will not warm up a cup that has gone cold.Notice (as I failed to do) that it does not have a contact-sensitive switch. You have to turn in on and off manually.
+2,Works as it should,I think that if this warmer was any hotter... it might cook my coffee during the day. I am just glad to reach over and not have my coffee stone cold. I really like it.
+1,Warmer??,"As usual did extensive research before purchase. The product lives up to its name as a ""Warmer."" If you want to keep your drink luke warm this is the item for you. However, it will not keep coffee hot."
+1,Not even luke warm,"I almost knew this thing was going to be a hunk of crap from some of the reviews... but I figured I would see for myself. Yeah, this thing doesn't even keep liquid in a mug luke warm. It is junk. At least Amazon's return policy is 100% good-to-go."
+1,Luke Warm product,"I bought one of these for me, one for my wife. Neither kept the coffee warm-hot; more like lukewarm-tepid. Worse than that, they both cracked, after about 4 months. I've always thrown one of them away. I'm not impressed :(We're looking for new ones."
+2,Works great!,"I have one in my den because I sip slowly and it does keep my coffee warm. No setting on mine, just off or on but thats OK."
+1,Mug Warmer....barely,"It does keep the mug warm. The coffee? That's a different story. My old warmer died after years of service. Apparently the lawyers became involved in the years between purchases. This warmer doesn't do the job but it probably won't generate any accidental burn lawsuits.""I need someone to protect me from all the measures they take in order to protect me."" -Banksy, street artist."
+2,life at work is so much better,"This is one of the best purchases I've made in recent memory. I don't know if it will last a long time but it sure makes it nicer to reach over and take a sip from my beverage and find that it's still nice and warm, no matter when I last filled it. I can get pretty focused at work and my drink turning cold is not a welcome indicator of time passing."
+1,"Doesn't keep the coffee hot, don't bother trying this one.","I've read the reviews and disagree with most of them. The coffee will not stay hot, luke warm at best."
+2,Awesome product,"I use this everyday at work, it's great. Just like it describes, it really doesn't heat UP your drink, only keeps it from getting cold. When I finish my coffee it is still the perfect temperature for drinking."
+1,Not too impressed....,"I was hoping to find something that kept my coffee hot, but instead it just keeps it from getting cold. If I'm down to about a half inch to an inch of coffee in my cup, it gets hot. I will continue in my search for a coffee warmer...."
+1,Mr. Coffee Mug warmer,I was very disappointed with this. It barely keeps my mug of coffee warm - barely luke warm for that matter. I don't recommend this product.
+1,Worked like a charm! FOR 5 MINUTES,"Really wanted this to work, but sadly disappointed. Literally worked for about 5 minutes and then stopped heating altogether. How difficult can it be to make such a device that actually works?"
+2,The heat is on all over the place ! ! !,"Hey they work, I ordered one for the wife to use at the computer, now this is the third one and we have one at the jewelry table, and the living room ! ! !"
+1,Low Quality,"I make a very large mug of Tea in the morning. By the time I finish it, it is usually cold. I bought this thinking that it would allow me to have hot tea all morning.When I first got it the heat output was not too bad, it would keep something warm but wouldn't heat up something cold. That is for the 2 days it worked. Thats right, it only took 2 days before it gave out. Now it does not heat up at all. I have learned my lesson, buy a thermos."
+2,Pretty Good,"To echo the other reviews, it will only keep a warm cup warm, it will not warm up a cold cup. I am certain that the manufacturers are afraid of getting sued and don't want to make a warmer that gets reaches higher temperatures. In spite of this one drawback I use this warmer everyday - I have one at home and one at work and they consistently meet my expectations. I would recommend plugging it into a timer outlet that you program to turn off at times you know you won't be around."
+1,Don't waste your money,I bought 3 of these and I threw them all away. Your coffee will stay hotter in a thermos than on this warmer. I think a light bulb would do a better job! I wrote to Mr Coffee several times and never even had the courtesy of a reply.
+1,Waste of money,This warmer will NOT keep your coffee hot. Lukewarm is the best you can hope for and that is only when the cup is almost empty. Don't waste your money on this. I'm still looking for one like I used to have that actually kept the coffee steaming hot...
+1,NOT HOT!,"I know it's called a beverage warmer, but it barely does that. I wouldn't recommend this at all. I had a cup warmer by Dazey (can't find it now) and it kept my drink HOT, as it should. I mean who wants a warm beverage, which this warmer barely does."
+1,Doesn't Keep Coffee Hot,If you like your coffee or tea luke warm (which I don't) than maybe this is fine. I threw mine out.
+2,warms mug of coffee,I got this to keep a cup of coffee warm and it does the job. I don't expect it to heat up anything. Two years of use and still going strong. Only 4 stars because the paint is wearing off. Seems more cosmetic than anything. Plus a plastic piece of the edge recently broke. A touch of glue fixed it and I expect it will continue do its job. It stays in one place and isn't subject to abuse or bumps etc so I was a bit taken aback by the piece breaking off.
+2,a handy gadget,"This little cup warmer works pretty well, but don't think it will reheat a cup of coffee, it won't. It just keeps what's in there hot. I've found that it will heat up about a half cup from luke warm to drinking strength in about 20 minutes, but that's about it.I use my warmer at work for my last cup of the day that I nurse for a couple hours and it's saved me a lot of time going to and from the office kitchen to use the microwave.I wish it had an auto shut off feature, not that I've left it on overnight, but it gets decently hot, so that could be a concern."
+2,Works great,This warmer not only keeps beverage warm but also makes the drink hotter than when I poured it. I will get 2 more for the office.
+1,Don't buy it,"Don't buy this product. It keeps the liquid only tepid, not warm at all. The cozy warmer is much better as it keeps liquids warm. I bought this one because the on and off switch was easily accessible. Big mistake."
+2,Perfect for what I need,"This keeps my coffee hot until I am done in the morning. I turn it on, go make coffee in the break room at work, set my mug down, and my coffee stays hot all morning."
+2,really works!,i set my coffee on it at 8 and it is still HOT at noon!!! I have tried many many mug warmers this one works!
+2,Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer,"I like my mug warmer. It keeps my coffee hot. Now, if I could remember to turn it off, all would be wonderful."
+1,Safe?,"I recently purchased this mug warmer to keep my coffee warm while working at my desk. I plugged it in, turned it on and there was a *pop* sound, a spark, and then a little smoke. Nice idea and all but I'll take the trek to my microwave over a fire hazard."
+2,Great Product,"Works great, keeps my coffee warm while I'm at my computer. Great price and great results. I would highly recommend buying this product."
+2,First one that actually works,"This is the second one I tried. It actually works. It does get really hot, though. I wouldn't want very young children too near it."
+1,Disappointed,"I'm very disappointed in this thing. I would say it needs an auto shut-off but it would be a waste of time and energy. This warmer keeps the bottom of the cup nice and warm but the liquid inside remains tepid. The warming surface is too small for my large, ceramic mug. The price was OK but I'm shopping for another. My advice, don't waste your money unless you want to warm anything larger than a demitasse."
+1,Lukewarm coffee,"If you like your coffee at perfect drinking temperature -- DON'T BUY THIS. It's got a cord on it long enough to reach from one room to the next, but barely warms the cup at all. The base is also too small for most mugs."
+1,"It turned on, so that is good","This ""Mug Warmer"" did not work very well. The warmer turned on, heating surface got hot, but did not create enough heat to keep my coffee hotter then lukewarm. Additionally, I had to down size from a Mug (Starbucks '92 Chicago Skyline) to a cup (blue) since my favorite mug wouldn't fit on the heating surface.I normally heat my mug in the microwave, fill 3/4 full with tap water, set on high for 2 minutes, 3 in the winter. Then dispense right into the cup from the Keurig which is set to 192 degrees, 10oz of liquid. In this case, I drank half and left the cup on the warmer.Upon my return, 30-40 minutes later, the coffee was not cold but saying it was warm would been an overstatement.I would have expected a little better from a Mr. Coffee branded Coffee ""Mug"" Warmer. On the other hand it was only $9.Get what you pay for, but I returned mine."
+2,keeps my coffee warm,"works great to keep my coffee warm at my desk. Now I don't have to go to the microwave all morning to warm my coffee. Doesn't keep the coffee really hot, but hot enough."
+2,Performs exactly as I expect it to,"I like to sip on hot coffee while I'm getting ready in the AMs. So I pour myself a cup of hot coffee and take my mug of coffee to the bathroom and place it on my Mr. Coffee mug warmer. While I am showering, drying my hair, getting dressed, etc., my coffee stays hot...at about the same temp as it was poured. The warmer works great. The only improvement would possibly be an automatic shut-off after, say, two hours, as once in a while in my dash to get to work, I forget to turn it off. But overall, this basic little warmer is a great product for the affordable rate!"
+1,not happy,"I find this cup warmer only keeps my coffee lukewarm at most even starting with hot coffee. I work at the computer and when I stop to reach for my cup, I want hot coffee, so it was definitely a disappointment."
+1,Mr. Coffee Warmer Not Too Hot,"The Mr. Coffee warmer does not produce enough heat to keep a beverage in a typical coffee mug warm. The wattage should be higher. In addition, earlier models had a somewhat higher wattage and an automatic shutoff if the cup was not lifted from the warmer for a period of time, approximately 10 minutes. When the cup was lifted, the timer would reset. Also, when the cup was lifted, the warmer would shut off until the cup was replaced on the warmer. The current model does not have either of these safety features. Once you turn the warmer on, it stays on until turned off with the manual switch on the warmer (if you remember to turn it off)."
+2,Last sips enjoyed at last!!!,"I have read bad reviews of this product and I think the expectations weren't reasonable!What this warmer does is give me back the bottom inch of my coffee, which I've never finished because I can't stand lukewarm coffee. The top half is always piping hot, but I suck that down right away anyway. This warmer keeps the bottom of my mug ready to drink when I get to it.I got jewelry for Christmas and I love it, but this is the best gift that will truly keep on giving.If you want your full drink to stay piping hot for any time, I suggest don't pour it til you're ready to drink! If you want a place to set your coffee that will keep you sipping hot coffee to the bottom, this is your product!!!!!"
+1,Disappointed,I searched and searched for a cup warmer. I was excited to find and purchase this product. It worked for about a week and then died.
+1,Stopped working after one week.,"This desktop warmer worked great for one week. It kept my coffee at a nice temperature. However, after one week of use, it quit working completely."
+1,Waste of money,"I agree with the others who have said this does little or nothing to keep a drink warm. Lukewarm is at best, and you still have to continue to reheat a beverage if you want it to be anything close to warm or hot."
+2,Just what I needed at the office,I wanted to cut down on the amount of coffee I drank and realized one of the main reasons why I top-off is because it cooled down. Once I got my mug warmer I can now happily sip my cup of coffee throughout the day and it keeps it at just the right temperature. Not blazingly hot but just under that. I've been using it 5 days a week 10 hours a day for 2 months and it has been a solid performer.
+1,Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer,"I gave one of the mug warmers to a friend and was told by her that the hot drink in the cup was not kept hot while on the warmer when it was turned on. So I tried the other warmer that I kept and it too does not keep the drink hot even if I had mircowaved the drink in that warmed up cup. I tested the temperature of my old warmer and the surfaces of the two Mr. Coffee warmers and had a difference of 50-75 Degrees higher on my old warmer. I used a ""Deluxe Infrared Therometer w/ Laser"" ""ATD- Advanced Tool Design "" Model ATD-701. I used is tool for mechanic and truck driving to check temperatures on the equipment and any frozen food or other products to watch for temperature varies."
+2,Perfect for use as wax warmer,"Fits 8 oz. Gigi wax cans to the millimeter. Don't know how long it would take to liquify a full can, but doesn't take too long for a 1/2 full can. Compact, clean design, costs less than similar items marketed specifically as wax warmers."
+1,fire hazard,"I replaced an old Betty Crocker warmer due to age (20 years) with this, ironically because I thought I may be pushing my luck with ancient wiring. The first time out of the gate, I left the house with the warmer on for hours...the on/off indicator light is so dim I can only see the glow if I cup my hand over the light to shade it. Scared me enough to pull my old one back out, it has an automatic shutoff that would have prevented my potentially dangerous oversight. And warms better anyway!"
+2,Does what it's supposed to do,"Does exactly what it is supposed to do. Keeps warm beverages warm. No, it will not heat a cold cup of coffee nor will it keep your beverage at scalding temperatures. But if you put your mug on it will your drink is still at least lukewarm, this doo-dad will keep it warm enough so that it's still pleasant to drink. To give you an idea of how hot this thing gets, the plate is warm enough that it *could* burn you if you left your hand on it, but will not burn with a quick touch."
+2,Works great and does the job!,I bought this warmer hoping it would get hotter than a candle warmer and it does. Keeps coffee perfectly hot. I highly recommend it.
+2,Great product.,"This is a great product to KEEP coffee warm. It won't heat the coffee, but if you put a warm cup of coffee on it, it will stay warm. It is so nice to have a way to keep it warm so I don't have to get up every 30 minutes and microwave my coffee. Great price also."
+2,love it,"The amount of heat it gives to your drink definitely depends on the glass, and whether you have a lid.One day I had a relatively flat-surfaced mug with a plastic lid on top. It kept it so hot after about 5 hours that I couldn't even drink it quickly!"
+2,exactly what I wanted!,this was the 3rd one i have bought and tried. Finally found what I wanted! this keeps my coffee hot! and it will even heat up cold coffee in about 15 min!! I would deffinately tell everyone to buy this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1,Does not keep my beverage hot or even very warm,"Simply put, it does not keep my beverage hot or very warm. I've tried using different mugs and this thing is just not doing to the job. I read all the reviews before purchasing and gathered that I might have to try different mugs but that was not the case. The only reason I give it two stars is because it happens to keep my hot beverage warmer a bit longer (3 mins maybe?) than it would if I didnt have the warmer but in the end it cools down just the same. I would not purchase again."
+2,Perfect for the Office,Love this coffee mug warmer. It's wide enough to fit my large based coffee mug and is small enough that it can sit anywhere on my desk without really getting in the way.I'm giving this 4 stars because I wish it had either an automatic shut off after 3 hours or a 3rd option (besides on/off) to turn itself off after an hour. One time I left work and accidentally left it running with a 1/4 cup of coffee on it and by the next morning it had reduced the liquid down to a thick syrup. Coffee reduction sauce anyone??
+2,Ten bloody stars. In justice if I don't review this after One Years of heavy duty use,This little thing for 9.99 is just mind-blowing and amazing. I thought today if I don't review this it is not fair. This little thing has so much of power. I use it EVERYDAY. For the past year or so. I have forgotten and slept over night leaving it switched on for like Eight Hours of time that is not including the usage of during the day time. The best value product I have ever bought for 9.99. I used it everyday and still using it. If I can give it a Ten Stars I will give it. Don't think just buy it. Just a tip have cover on top of your Coffee or Tea where it will stay hot as you just made it. Two thumbs up and Ten Stars.
+2,like it !,Make sure you heat up your drink nicely before you put it on the warmer and your drink stays hot until you finish it.I like it.
+1,1 time use only,"After the first use, unplugging the cable. while it was cooling down cracked voice raised then it's not heating again."
+1,CAVEAT EMPTOR,"I RECEIVED AN ITEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THROWN IN A DUMPSTER , AND SOLD TO ME AS A ACCEPTABLE WORKING ITEM, HMMM THEN WHEN BROUGHT TOO THEIR ATTENTION IT WAS BLAMED ON A NEW EMPLOYEE ERROR, CONVENIENT ! ?IT'S QUITE A LENGTHY ORDEAL AND IM SURE ITS NOT A PRODUCT ISSUE IN ITSELF JUST A CASE OF POOR AND IGNORANT MANAGEMENT...... I WILL NOT CONDACEND FURTHER BUT WILL DEFINITELLY NOT DEAL WITH WISEUP PRODUCTS EVER IN THE FUTURE AND SUGGEST YOU THINK TWICE BEFORE DOING SO......BUYER BEWARE, !!!"
+1,Not a great idea,"I think I paid $8 for this, so I figured for the price that I may as well try it. It's pretty useless, unless you want to make the mug so hot that you burn your hand, it doesn't heat the liquid inside. I used it once and threw it out and went back to my routine of letting my beverage get cold and then microwaving it."
+2,Well Made,"Stays in place even on my slippery end tables. Keeps coffee warm...better in some of my ceramic mugs than others....tall mugs that are wider at the top, don't heat up to the top, but generally my normal size mugs are kept at a drinkable temperature allowing me to enjoy my coffee for a longer time. The cord is exceptionally long....nice perk. Has a turn on turn off button, with a red alert light when on. Nice purchase."
+2,Java's best friend,Exellent quality. Does the job of keeping hot coffee hot throughout the day. On off switch is a plus also.
+2,Mug warmer,I can't remember if I reviewed these or not. I bought two so I may have review one. If so I would like to add to that. At first I was a little disappointed in how the coffee wasn't kept as hot as I would like it. All in all I still like it because I drag out drinking a cup of coffee over a long period of time but dislike cold coffee. This improved this issue a lot. Later I happened to cover my mug with a cardboard coaster to keep dust out while I dusted (Yea my computer room doesn't get the care it should from me. About an hour later I remember it and took a drink and was surprised to find the coffee almost has hot as out of the pot. Needless to say I keep a Cardboard coaster handy. Plastic doesn't work well water drops form on it and get all over the desk. I highly recommend These to anyone who dislikes luke warm drinks.
+1,Really disappointed,"I just received this little mug warmer and was hoping my days of cold-too-soon coffee were behind me. Alas, that's not the case. This unit barely does anything it seems. The bottom 1/8th of my mug stays warm, but the rest of it gets cold. The coffee may stay SLIGHTLY warm (a hair above tepid) for a bit longer than it used to, but it doesn't keep it anywhere close to as warm as it is when it comes out of the pot (or spout, since I use a Keurig). I have to put my hand very close to the burner - almost touching it - just to make sure it's producing any heat at all. It gets two stars because at least it's cheap. Definitely wouldn't recommend it, though."
+2,Works great.,I wish it had a shut of timer but other than that it works great. I'm going to buy another one.
+2,Salvation from cold coffee..,"One thing about me - I get distracted easily. Usually by the phone, or pretty, shiny articles on the interwebs .. this has a tendency to cause my morning Joe to go tepid very quickly.One evening, as I watched Netflix streaming on my main monitor whilst surfing eBay daily deals on my iPad, I noticed a mug warmer. It was the perfect solution! Not being foolish enough to buy something on eBay without research, I marked it to follow up. And, hey! Guess what!? On the daily deal, it was STILL more expensive than here on Amazon, and that particular model's reviews sucked out loud! However, this dandy little Mr. Coffee mugwump - er, mug warmer - just arrived yesterday and it's AWESOME.This morning, I got my mug settled into it's little spot and - WOWZAH! The coffee stays hot(ish)!The thing doesn't heat the mug to an uncomfortable temperature, and it sure slows down the normal Newtonian heat transfer rate. Four stars!!!"
+1,Would Not Recommend,Bought this for my wife to replace an old cup warmer she had that died. She was totally disappointed with the product. It was not effective at keeping coffee in her mug warm.
+1,Does not work as described in reviews,"I bought this over the lower priced version, based on reviews of people who were very happy with it. I was disappointed from day 1. It actually arrived in the mail and looked as though it was a return from someone else, as the plastic was lightly scratched on the surface.I turned it on and used it with a cup of fresh HOT coffee and it only stayed at a WARM temperature. This only kept my coffee slightly warm, right about the temperature you would go refill your coffee because it's getting cold.I will be returning this product."
+2,FINALLY - a mug warmer that actually works!!,"I ordered this mug warmer with a little skepticism, as I had ordered a similar product in the past only to be very disappointed with the results. The Mr. Coffee mug warmer, however, lives up to its claim and keeps my coffee nice and hot to the last drop. It's funny how something so mundane and inexpensive can bring such joy, but this one really delivers. If you hate luke warm coffee, this is your best bet!"
+1,DON'T BUY THIS!!!,This mug warmer DOES NOT KEEP LIQUID HOT. I purchased this one to replace my old mug warmer that kept coffee at a perfect temperature. This mug warmer barely keeps the coffee lukewarm. Don't waste your time or your money on this product.
+2,Good read,"Definitely worth the price. My 18 month old loves all Thomas books and knows them by name and this one is ""Thomas friends, Docks"" in his words! A must for kids who love Thomas, Salty, Cranky and of course there are others like Harvey, Henry, and James in here too. It also introduces an octopus and a shark to the kids. Good read. Story is not very engaging for us adults since it is more like an instance than a full story, but my son seems to like it for now."
+2,Always a winner,"Thomas is always a hit with the kids, never tried of his adventures and the stories of teamwork and fair play."
+1,Westmoreland Identification & Value Guide,I was very disappointed in this book. I collect Westmoreland Milk Glass - primarily the grape panel pattern. There was very little in this book on milk glass. A true Westmoreland Glass book would have a great bit of it in there.
+2,The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse,"I have this album on CD and vinyl. It's a must-have for your Bonzo Dog Band/Neil Innes collection. All the CDs I have bought from Amazon have been in near pristine condition, if you choose the one with a good description of its condition. Those are Neil Innes' mother's Irish wolfhounds on the album cover. The American version of this album is ""I'm the Urban Spaceman."""
+2,Read this Book!,"Absolute genius! Professor Kunich takes a look at all the nonsense swirling around human cloning, and rips the mask off of it. With brilliant clarity and insight, this book exposes the many fallacies riddling the anti-cloning movement. Most important of all, Kunich's book proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that if the government bans cloning, some of our most precious civil liberties may be next. This is a book for the ages, but especially our age."
+2,"A Thoughtful, Illuminating, and Provocative Book","The Naked Clone is a thoughtful, illuminating and provocative book on a subject that implicates an extraordinary array of ethical, legal and constitutional issues. Whether or not one agrees with the author that reproductive cloning is linked to a broad network of vital personal autonomy rights, the reader is bound to come away with a much more informed and reasoned view of a highly emotional and much-misunderstood subject.Yale Kamisar, Clarence Darrow Distinguished University Professor, University of Michigan Law School."
+2,Amazing,"I did not think I was going to like this film, because the language is coarse and you have to read the subtitles to understand the Scottish accents.But this film shows you what happens when emotions, not intellect, control your behavior. We are taken on an unbelievable roller-coaster ride, where anything that CAN go wrong DOES go wrong...or does it really?At one point in this movie, I had to hit the pause button, because I couldn't stop laughing. And at the end, I couldn't stop crying. ""I want my mommy"" has never touched me like it did here.This film is a masterpiece."
+1,Ugh,I read four chapters and put the book up for sale without finishing it. Why do some of these romance writers think it endears us to their heroes and heroines for them to be dumber than dirt? And why do they think it's funny to repeat the same thing over and over and over?Ugh. I got rid of Bradley...and Cruisie as an author I'll pick up and read.
+2,Getting Rid of Bradley,This earlier work of Jennifer Crusie's is a fun quick read. The characters are witty and entertaining. Dog lovers will also get a chuckle from Ms. Crusie's descriptions of pets. The story is predictable which allows the reader to relish in the delightful dialogue.
+1,Not the most sophisticated writing,"I love Jennifer Crusies books, and while this title wasn't a complete waste of my time, it wasn't a keeper either. This story was too simplistic and lacked the marks of a seasoned author. I looked at the copyright and was surprised to see it was recent as I would have thought this was a first effort."
+2,"Very Quick, Entertaining read!!","A newly divorced young woman, a hot cop, Action and Romance, what more could you ask for?"
+2,Laugh Out Loud,"Her books are always intricately plotted and funny, but this one had some sibling rivalry that struck a chord with me. I felt the characters were all well developed and supported. I am a huge fan of Crusie's books and I might be biased, but this is one book I've read more than once for the reasons I've listed. You can't go wrong with any of her books."
+2,Funny and wonderful,I totally loved this book. I was hooked all the way through. I loved the two main characters. Jennifer Crusie's books have all been wonderful so far..and I will continue to look forward to the others.
+2,"Funny, fun, and fictitious - what could be better?","Why do I love books by Jennifer Crusie? There are a multitude of reasons why. She has that special writing quality that makes you not want to miss a word, when other books make you want to just groan and skip a few paragraphs to the more interesting parts. I have read all of Crusie's books and found them all highly entertaining, and this one was not a disappointment! I won't go into the plot because every other reviewer most likely will, be Lucy was witty and adorable, and sexy Zack was tender and so in love with her. And the cute little habit Lucy had of blinking - priceless!"
+2,(...),"I bought this book as a joke - my husband's name is Bradley! What a good move...............the book is great. I stayed up half the night reading it. This is the first book I've read by Ms. Crusie, but it won't be my last!"
+1,Really... get rid of Bradley...,"The ONLY reason I am giving this book a MARGINAL 2 stars is because it is entertaining in how bad it is. The plot is contrived, the characters are one sided and annoying and the writing is wretched. And no... it's not even funny. I didn't even crack a grin.But probably the biggest annoyance with the book is how annoying the characters itself are. Lucy tries so desperately to assert her ""independence"" it's irritating... and the bad boy sexy mytery cop? The whole mid-life crisis thing made him not so mysterious... and defiantly not sexy...Honestly there were times when I had to stop reading in the middle of a chapter and just walk away because it just raditated with... stupidity.If you want to read about a smart, funny airhead, with not one but TWO sexy men than please check out Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series.Trust me, you're wasting your time by reading the title."
+2,"Too, too cute.","Very humorous, although I would have liked a little more between the sheets. Okay plot, but the characters were likable enough for me to recommend it for a ""quick"" read. Also, let me recommend one I just finished, The Color of Revenge. Hot, hot, hot!"
+1,Reads as a rush job,"This book was a disappointment in comparison to other Crusie books. Her books were my first foray into contemporary romance. The plot is not too developed or very interesting for that matter. And the main characters, they come off pretty flat."
+2,Great romantic humor,"I will admit to being a bit overwhelmed in the beginning since it jumped in with all these characters and all this action, but it did not take me long to settle down comfortably in the plot. I adored how Crusie allows the reader a certain amount of imagination when it comes to the lustier moments. The characters had a wonderful blend of humor, intelligence, and chemistry. Also, the plot was interesting and had a few twists and turns, but nothing that seemed outlandishly implausible."
+2,A Look Back at Early Crusie,"This is a book written by Jennifer Crusie before her blockbuster best-sellers. It's shorter than her recent books (written to that short, digestable romance format), so the characters aren't as well developed as you'll find in ""Tell Me Lies"", ""Crazy for You"", ""Welcome to Tempation"", ""Fast Women"". But Crusie is such a solid writer (and was back then, too) she rises above the limiting format and delivers a solid, fast-paced, enjoyable tale. She has a gift for humor and believable, but witty, dialog. You do come to care for the characters. I'd recommend this book!"
+2,So glad i didn't give up on crusie quite yet...,"This is definitely one of her better reads. It has a hint of mystery to it, and not to much of her love making writing...."
+1,A little rushed,The story line is the typical Crusie formula but plot was weak and felt rushed. Characters fall for each other almost immediately and without reason so the tension between them is lacking in comparison to her other books.
+1,"same old, same old","I've read a number of Crusie books, and the first few were enjoyable enough fluff, but then they all started to blend together. This was no differetn The stories and characters are WAY too similar book to book, right down to the physical descriptions and situations they find themselves in, the secondary characters, the settings, and even the way it all ends up.Also, I listened to this on audio book, and for the life of me can't figure out why the narrator assigned Lucy's sister a Staten Island-ish accent. If they're sisters who grew up together, why would one have that accent and the other not? It was so stupid it was distracting!"
+2,Great CD with one MAJOR problem,"After owning and enjoying this CD for over a year I decided to add it to my iTunes folder. BIG MISTAKE. Somehow someway the audio files prevented me from connecting to the iTunes store that serves Las Cruces, NM. Only by entirely removing the audio files was I able to again connect to the iTunes store."
+2,Better Than the Second.,"I am a BIG fan of the series and ordered the disk to the second season first, and was disapointed with it. All the heroic upbeat themes that I liked so much in the show just were not on the disk. Only a cut up jumble of them toward the end of the disk.THIS disk how ever is exactly what every BIG O fan should get.If you are a Collector get both, if you're just a fan, get this one."
+2,Big O,The shrink wrap was still on the CD needless to say I was impressed this is the very definition of new 5 stars for sure
+2,"Definite ""thumbs up""","An excellent little collection of spells. Not wicca or CM, so if you're looking for those you might be more pleased with some other selection. But it's good solid folk magic, largely of a mixed African and European flavor.I wouldn't say the book is indispensable for the advanced or intermediate practitioner. It's largely addressed at the beginner. But it's a pleasant read, well organised, and contains more useful practical spells than most books on the market these days.I definitely class it as a good value, especially at the price."
+1,Ehhh =/,"To be honest I didn't really like this book, it doesn't really have spells just chants and potions and stuff, I would recommend buying somethine else."
+1,Just OK,"I ordered this book because of the good reviews, expecting a great book full of spells.There aren't many spells however, like the cover implies. Instead the author gives his knowledge of herbs, incenses and oils and what each can be used for.Spoken and Written spells seems to give a few spells worth trying, but overall, if you're looking for an actual ""spell book"", this isn't the one unless you like to go herb/incense/oil hunting.I returned the book the next day."
+1,Not a favorite book of mine,This book was not a hit for me for serious reading about a century ofspells. I was hoping to get some of great great great great and so ongrandmother spells and this book does not give that. It was a fun book to go through.
+1,might be good... if I could stay awake!,"It seems like a large company produces these videos (probably in the 70's or 80's) but it I still can't believe that this is part of a series! Is seems like someone made them in their basement. I can't attest to whether there is really great sewing info in it, because I can't force myself to keep watching it.The woman is reading from a script like a first grader that just finished hooked on phonics. Extremely monotonous tone, I can't stand to watch her and I keep falling asleep... really falling asleep!Other people had mentioned how boring it was, but I didn't think boring mattered if I just wanted sewing info. Boy, was I wrong.The other goofy thing they do is start ""showing"" you how to read the back of a pattern package, but then they forget to zoom in on it so you can't even see what they are pointing to.Why so much money? This video should be a $10 movie (or less)"
+1,Poor Outdated Production Hinder Information Presented,"Poor production from the early-mid 80's cannot be corrected with a ""remaster"" attempt. I purchased it directly from the company a few months back. With the greatest respect for the lady giving the sewing instruction who can be your best friend's mom up the street, the production values are so low and filming techniques so outdated as to be useless to observe. They make use of a mirror on her work surface, a camera does not go right into her work much of the time and contrasts are low. Editing was also very choppy at times. The resolution is so poor that I could not see critical details. It just isn't easy to see what she is doing half of the time.Good solid information is given for beginners but I cannot recommend this product. Not good value for the price. I honestly believe the company should scrap it (and the series assuming the rest are like this) and start over."
+1,Boring and old,"I was eager to find a DVD that should show me how to sew! But I was dissappointed when I received my DVD. It was probably recorded way back in the 80s. I had really problems following the steps the Lady showed. I found it rather boring to watch, and it is still standing on my shelf, and I'm not sure, if I will ever watch it again. I would rather recommand a sewing class to someone, who wants to learn how to sew, than paying almost 50 $ like I did for this old and boring video. It's not worth the money!"
+2,I really can make it too!,After reading the reviews on this product I purchased a 2nd hand copy of Level 1 with great reluctance because I was certain I would be bored stiff but I am definitely pleased to share that I found the instruction thorough and well set forth. My husband and 4 children even sat through the entire DVD with me!Truly you would not purchase this for the cinematography or for entertainment quality but it well serves its purpose and that is teaching one to sew and to sew well. I am looking forward to purchasing Levels 2 and 3 next (though as a bargain shopper I wish I could find 2nd-hand versions for $29.99 or less also - LOL)
+1,what you will need to begin to sew,"Boring, speaker very unenthusiastic, not enough sewing information"
+1,Boring and hard to watch/listen,Waste of money. I purchased all 7 and gave them away. Hard to watch.
+2,preferable version,"This film is available on dvd from various publishers. Of the three I have seen, this version is preferable, as it contains two scenes that are absent in the other versions."
+2,Best Anime Ever.,"This easily qualifies for the ""Best Anime Award"" for the romantic Anime scene.Buy it and the soundtrack. You won't be disappointed.."
+1,Horrible!,"If I tell the whole horrible story I could right a book, but I'll give the run down on this deal:1st TV: went out 2 hours after it arrived (Sept 2006)2nd TV: didn't work the day we got it (Dec 2006)See the time difference in trying to get a TV that works and we never got one??? This has been a nightmare and finally Polaroid has agreed to refund our money for this mess! Thank goodness for Corporate managers!!! Try to steer clear from the refurbs, if you want my advice."
+1,"Baby Loves It, But I Don't","This book is a series of photos depicting a baby and a grandpa sharing an activity such as painting or eating. My two-year-old daughter loves going through page by page and naming each activity. My problem is that, except for one Asian, all of the babies and grandpas are white. It doesn't reflect the ethnic mix of America at all. I don't want my daughter assuming that all grandpas look the same. It bothers me every time we read it."
+2,Sturdy Bench,"I am 6'1"". This bench is a very good fit. It feels sturdy and stable when lifting. There is a good span between the uprights to ensure your hands don't hit when replacing the bar. It was easy to assemble. I have decided to remove the leg lift, but it was not in the way. The padding is comfortable and seems durable. I would definitely recommend this bench for a daily workout."
+1,Defective Product,The product was delivered on time. When I inspected the bench I noticed one of the Upright Stanchions had improperly drilled holes to connect the Upright Cross Bar. Thus the bench was unusable. Called customer service for Phoenix health and Fitness INC. Hopefully they will be able to remedy the situations. Until then I just wasted my money.
+2,The truth about menopause cures,"This book was truly inspiring. Instead of giving us the same bunch of hogwash about all the things that might help you through menopause, it lists only the things that have been clinically proven with good scientific studies. And the author manages to get this complex (and important) information across with lots of warmth and personal presence. You really feel like you're in her living room talking to her about what really helps get rid of hot flashes or insomnia or a lack of sex drive -- not just what we've already read about over and over."
+2,The book that really works!,"This well-written, conversational and sensible book provides helpful advice for the perimenopausal woman. Addressing each of the major areas affected by menopause (hormonal, cardiovascular, cognitive/emotional, bone health), Ms. Taylor provides sound, referenced explanations and explores intervention options with the reader including evaluations of efficacy and safety. This book is the Honest Herbal of non-pharmaceutical menopause therapies. I whole-heartedly recommend it not only to women approaching/undergoing menopause, but to their families as well. Additionally, it is an excellent resource for health care practitioners working in the area of women's health who would like to offer their patients non-pharmaceutical intervention options."
+1,Not too useful,"Although the logic sections of this book provide suffiecent tips, the math section lacked depth. I would not recommend this book as a primary soure, rather careful study of regular school curriculum should make you do well on this test. After all it is a test of what you have learned. Nothing prepares you more than keeping up regularly."
+2,Absoutely beautiful.... and pure genius.,Where to begin... This Album is absolutely gorgeous. It is eerything it should be and more. If you love any and all types of music... this one's for you!!! (I own it and love it.)
+2,Undoutedly the best album I've ever heard,"""Macross Plus"" is my favourite movie, and the OST fits it perfectly. After purchasing it I quickly located and purchased the OST's for ""The Vision of Escaflowne"" and the other ""Macross Plus"" albums based purely on the fact that they were by Yoko Kanno. Most of it's performed by members of the Israel Symphonic Orchestra, and it's a mixture of classical style and techno music. Ohh, it's just great. Unfortunately, I'm not much on elaboration..."
+2,Pay attention to play list,"Almost all the songs on the soundtrack are great, but please be aware of the playlist difference of some of the reviews here, and what is actually on the cd. If you are looking for particular songs you may purchase the wrong cd if you go off the review."
+2,Woman's book of changes,"This book is for older women who need to ""find themselves"" all over again and use as a tool to journal thier thoughts. As a woman in her 20's I still found it to be most helpfull in conjunction with my regualar Franklyn and Palm pilot as a way to organize my thoughts and goals through journal writting. It's a great gift for a woman of any age!"
+1,Interesting ideas poorly communicated,"Galbraith's insight on society unfortunately gets lost in a maze of double negatives and confusing sentence structure. His ideas are sound, though he has a very off-putting pompous delivery. In fact, his verbosity and poor structure is so bad, that it turns what should be a slim read into a fairly mind-numbing experience. The book really needs to go back to an editor."
+1,Dangerously flawed,"Galbraith is an economist who could only operate in academia--in any other setting he would be a joke. In his many books, which are widely cited, he attempts to provide an economic justification to socialism. The principle flaw in this book, from which all the others radiate out, is that all spending is equal. That government spending is just as productive to the economy as personal or corporate spending. He uses this assumption to justify confiscation of wealth by the government through the tax code. Of course, we know now that most of the taxes collected by the government is at best wasted money, and at worst counterproductive to society (welfare, subsidies, foreign aid to countries that hate us, etc.)All that being said, I highly recommend reading this book. It's important to know the enemy."
+1,This is THE BRINK OF TIME. shame on ... for not tel,"its not that bad, but it is just nbot chrono trigger and it doesnt keep the feel of the chrono trigger music. BEWARE of this cd, i only ordered it because I though it was th OSV, WHICH IT IS NOT."
+2,my son will be thrilled.. thank you,"thank you for the video. it was in great shape. I haven't viewed it yet, as it is my son's christmas gift and he won't be here till next weekend."
+2,LOVE IT,Smallville needs to come back even if it is superman the early years. Tom Welling will always be my favorite Superman.
+1,Smallville:The Complete Ninth Season,I accidently orded blu-ray instead of dvd. I have sent two e-mails asking how I can exchange this and have had no response to either of them. At this point I'm very unhappy with Amazon and whoever else I ordered this from. There is no return address. We were looking forward to the ninth season and are unable to watch it. I don't think I will be ordering any more from Amazon.com
+1,Thumbs down,"Smallville 9 is a loser the entire season, not merely a few episodes. ""Kneel Before Zod"" is a thorougly unlikeable character; I think I would dislike even the person behind the portrayal, as the British accent is just so totally alienating. Season Nine is the ""chick-flic"" year: close-up on Zoe's recovery from those awful awful episodes with the mumbler Jimmy Olsen and the whiner David Bloom; and, of course, the heavy panting of the sexually-starved Lois Lane.I am ready to admit that Smallville lost its vitality by the end of season 7."
+1,upset,NEVER even got my order now they are telling me it is no longer available yeah season 9 of smallville dont think I will be ordering from amazon again!!!!
+1,One episode cannot define a season,"Smallville season 9 is downright the worst season of Smallville. The plot is not interesting at all. The plot of Smallville has really gone downhill. However, the finale episode showed great promise. I believe that where smallville really got messed up, was when Micheal Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) wanted to leave the show. In my opinion ""Lex Luthor"" was a big reason why the first 5-7 seasons of Smallville where so good. I think if the producers could convince Rosenbaum to come back, that would turn the show around.Overall, I thought season 9 of Smallville just was not very good, however, I have hopes that the 10th (and final) season will be great!"
+2,Excellent but incomplete,"As a smallville fan, i find this DVD box set excellent, but i would like in the fuiture to find more episodes commented by the actors or the crew, and what happend with the webisodes that use to have smallville, like the chloe chronicles, or somethings like that."
+1,Smallville,"I have a strong connection with excellent speed. The show stopped at least 4 times due to signal disruption. I have no problems with connection at any other time. When the video did play, the video was high-def half of the time. I purchased high-def, but it was not good sound or video quality. The price and availability are the advantages."
+1,Picture is way off...,"The faces in the close ups are cut halfway so you basically only see their eyes and you miss a lot of stuff happening in the scenes. I love the show. This is a rating on the quality of the video playback, Not the show."
+1,bad review,It was so low that I could not hear it.I turned my volume up as loud as I could get it but still had toreally listen to get what was going on. also very dark . I loveSmallville & had watched it last night on t.v. but still did notenjoy this cause I could not hear it.
+1,Ehh,Another iffy episode worth skipping. I wouldn't waste my time with this episode. All because there are some special moments for Clark and Lois doesn't make it worth 5 stars.
+2,Good season of Smallville,Im a huge Smallville fan ever since the first season although I think the season is good and has a good story I miss some of the older characters. But other than that worth the money!!
+2,Good,"smallville is one of my favorite shows, so i can't say nothing negative about it.. at least of the top of my head lol. the product came onetime, if i remember correctly i think i did the one-day delivery.. so that was good."
+2,LOVE IT SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH.,"I;M STILL WAITING ON MR.PERRY WHITE COME ON THE SHOW, NOW HE SUPPOST COME IN ON SEASON 8 AND NO PERRY WHITE.TELL ME SOMTHING ABOUT MR. PERRY WHITE."
+2,Great series!,I love the Smallville series and getting it on DVD is the best. Tom Welling is great as Superman and I really like how this series gives a back story to Superman for those of us who didn't read the comic books.
+2,Wonderful,"Love the writing, the direction, of course the acting, special effects are off the hook, and the suspense is to die for.A bit too much self pity and martyrdom than I care for, but all in all quite exciting"
+2,Chloe-----a real geanious and good looking,"Clark Kent and Loise lane definitely, belong together----however, he would not have done half bad with Chloe! Also, the Martian Justice league character----could have had a little more background and dept!"
+2,gift,This was brought for my husband to finish his set. He has all of the seasons. It was one of our favorite shows on tv and it will be missed . at least this way we can watch it over and over .
+2,smallville season 9,got the dvd on time and we enjoyed it and it was good. clark and all the gang are so great.
+2,Smallville season 9,"My Fiance are fans of Smallville. We have all the seasons now. We loved season 9, can't wait till the final season comes out to complete our collection."
+2,Memories are made of this,"In my childhood (long time ago) Superman was my favorite hero; it was during the comic books time (no movies, no TV)Smallville is like all the comic books together but one million times better. Tom Welling is fantastic doing as Superman; he is the best of the best. I am waiting for the 10th season release."
+1,LAME,"Ok, so they had a good thing going for a while with the super villains in season eight, but rather than actually finishing a story line, they drop it and start over with something else. LAME"
+1,Lasted too long,"After season five this show should have ended but it kept going and going and going, turning into a teen drama like Dawson creek. I was so happy when they ended it last Friday and refuse to watch the finale. Instead I will savor the first five season's of this show. I hope everyone is happy that Smallville is now done and over with."
+1,Not a family movie anymore!,"Superman use to be a family movie set for the young adults.You are now sending the wrong message to the young adults by adding sex to your movie.Know you have changed it to an adult movie.We buy these kinds of movies for the whole family and now you have lost my interest, by doing the wrong things."
+1,Smallville ninth season,This is the 2nd time I have received this product and it still doesn't work ... All others do ... I will have to send it back
+2,Smallville DVD 9th season,"I have been watching the Smallville series since season one! The ninth season was not packaged as nice as some of the previous seasons, but the new DVDs are nice and clear to watch. I know there is a season ten, but I also can feel the series is coming to an end. It was nice while it lasted. Ms Mack has been with the series from the start. I loved the part where she could heal people with her touch. She seems like a very nice girl - I wonder what she is actually like?"
+2,"good, not the best","I've watched every episode since the first and I think that this is a good one, but not the best. Now I'm watching the last season and It's amazing It's recovered the essence of begining."
+2,smallville season 9,"I just love the smallville series. Season 9 is so exciting. Zod,Lois's look into the future,Justice Society, new villians and heros. I couldn't stop watching and looking forward to season 10. Wish Smallville would go on forever."
+2,Good but sometimes hard to follow,The bluray arrived at my house within 3 business days of purchase even with the using the cheapest style of shipping. The discs and box were in good condition as described. The ninth season has some hard to follow spots that do not get explained right off. Has a couple of slow spots as well. Otherwise as a whole the series and this season were well written with a good story line.
+1,Yep it's a Zombie episode,"Spoiler alert there are zombies everywhere. This was a lame attempt at a scary story, but yes Clark and Lois have a moment... again. Don't worry though this moment will be forgotten in the next episode like it always is. Oh and Green Arrow is on drugs, which is kinda interesting because he went through a drug phase in the comics after he started killing people. Though Ollie in Smallville mostly just very angsty and self-centered right now. Smallville once and awhile has some good writers get to do some very interesting plot lines but this isn't one of them."
+1,The Other review was wrong,I am sorry Smallville but all those touching moments don't make up for you having some terrible writers most of the time. So yeah this episode has a moment in the end but yeah its also not worth watching. Just move on to the next.
+1,Way off!,"It is sad that this series destroyed the story of Superman.Superman did not come to earth to ""learn"" how to use his super powers. Let me explain: We were born on earth and our bodies have adjusted to the gravity. In fact generation after generation of humans have evolved or adapted to all of the earth's elements. Now imagine you travel to another planet and their atmosphere and gravity are lighter, having been used to heavier gravity you would now be able to fly. And bullets that would destroy and kill the people of that planet would just bounce off you. That is why Kryptonite does not kill Superman, it would be equal to someone from that other planet giving you a rock or piece of earth, it would make you ""normal"" or weak.Of course none of this is reality, it is just science fiction fun, but it is the truth behind Superman's powers, not this Smallville nonsense!Let's get the facts straight. Quit ruining the story for future generations!"
+1,Buyer beware!!!!,"The box set IS missing a Disc with episodes 9-11!! I am going to return it!!! I am so angry. The box was resealed and I expected honesty. I really hate returning things, now I have no choice!"
+1,Smallville Season 9 - Faulty disc,"Purchased the Smallville Season 9 Blu-ray set from Amazon. When playing disc 4 there is a fault which freezes the picture. While the Season 9 set, up to then was excellent, the faulty disc totally ruined the viewing experience, hence the awarding of a lower than deserved rating."
+2,intertaining,I found myself looking for the introduction of other super heroes with in smallville series. I was sick for four weeks and this and the other eight series keep me from getting bored. I couldn't believe Superman did not wear his cape and tights until the very last show.
+2,Pretty Good,"The older seasons of Smallville were better than the end ones. But, if you start it, you have to finish it."
+2,"A ""Have to See"" Series!","Best season out of all of them in my opinion. If you're not a fan of super hero comics, Smallville will definitely change your mind!"
+1,SMALLVILLE HAS BECOME DULLVILLE,"Smallville has had its good and bad episodes from the very beginning however, it seems that season nine is filled with the the worst episodes(save for a few) which are the result of inferior story concepts and writing. In the case of the new ""villain"" focus, Zod, the development has seriously degenerated to an appalling level. Disturbingly, the main characters have also degenerated with the worst being, most unfortunately, Clark/Superman/Kent. The series appears to have lost its primary focus of Clark becoming the true comic book hero that loyal patrons, the world over, have loved for more than seven decades. This is what happens when the producers and writers attempt to recast a super icon into an ordinary, and dull, ""reality"" hero. Perhaps season ten shall redeem the series with renewed focus on the true Superman story . . ."
+1,Disapointed,"I recieved the product in a timley manner but when i played the discs they skipped and there was distortion on the screen, mixed up pixels. Im not sure if it was the DVDs or my DVD player although the rest of my DVDs play ok.."
+2,Excellent season 9,It's another one of Smallville's excellent seasons. Highly recommendable for any fan of the series.
+2,Action Pack Series Going To Extreme!,The package came inmediately and in good conditions. Series have becomes more action pack that before. Showed lots of new superheroes and how they'll be attach to Superman. AWESOME!!
+2,Smallville,I've got all of the Smaville seasons and have enjoyed them all. I'm disappointed that the show is ending. I like the characters and the plots.
+2,great,"I saw this movie ""golden earings"" when I was a kidand I always wanted to see it agan. now I own a copyof it. It was great"
+2,Love it,"I wish this movie came in single DVD but, alas, it is only available in multiple movie set and I shy away from those. The VHS tape played very well and was great fun. It has been many years since I saw this movie and had forgotten just how good it is. Of course, it's definitely B&W 40s type Hollywoodized stuff but I really enjoyed seeing it again. I've looked at it several times and continue to enjoy the tender love story between these very different people. I don't think I've ever seen Marlena Dietrich in any other movie but I've ordered a set of several others since I liked her in this so much. I guess I always thought she was all accent and smouldering eyes but she was a very good actress and I look forward to seeing the other movies. Weeks later: I see now that Golden Earrings can be purchased in the single DVD and I've ordered it. For all you hopeless romantics who love old movies, don't miss this one. It's one of my absolute favorites."
+2,Excellent Textbook,"The authors do an excellent job of bringing together the essential information without overwhelming the reader. The book has many features which help the student bring the information together--outlines, study tables, and excellent review exercises. I highly recommend this book to any teacher or student teaching or taking a psychology class in tests and measurements."
+1,Misrepresented Product,"As advertised, the unit is portrayed as an APC OEM replacement cartridge with OEM APC parts. When the unit arrived it was clearly a remanufactured item using batteries from ""ABC"" (manufactured in Vietnam). The advertisement as presented does not mention that the item is a remanufactured part using non-OEM parts. This is my first experience with UnbeatableSale and it will certainly be my last."
+2,Still going strong,Reason for 4 stars is that batteries are two different brands but at 3 months they seem to be providing satisfactory service.
+2,Nice replacement battery pack for APC UPS systems.,"I have purchased several of these battery packs and I am pleased with the quality of the item and the cost. They do not use original APC batteries but they seem to work well. Batteries are from different manufacturers and can both be different in the same unit. This is the only reason I didn't give 5 stars (the picture shows the original batteries from APC). So far, so good!"
+1,Highly inaccurate accounts of the Red Baron,"Not for those who like accuracy, The Baron didn't collide with Boelke and cause his death, Brown was not flying a Se5, but a Sopwith Camel when he shot down the Baron. Did the d7 come before the Dr1? don't think so. The Baron sustained his head wound from an headon pass, not from Behind. And Brown snuck up from behind to kill the Baron, not from outmanuvuering him like in the movie, I could go on but....if you don't care bout such things, it was a three... S!WildBillGT of the Flight sim Squad.. The Gallant Talons!!!!"
+1,The worst movie I've ever seen about these 2 great pilots,"too phoney, lots of errors in the way the movie was made, also bad lip syncing from the woman singer, they played them off as ruthless killers when in fact all other stories tell otherwise. One part shows the bullet shot to the top of his head while flying, but yet when you see him with his head bandaged up its wraped around the side of his head for a wound to the top."
+1,"Historically inaccurate, highly suspect.A Roger Corman film.","While this movie touches on some of the truths regarding Manfred ""the Red Baron"" von Richthofen and Roy Brown, the man who supposedly shot him down, it makes up 90% of it's material from popular tripe and the sensationalistic journalism of the era. If you have any interest in Manfred von Richthofen, or the truth, rent The Red Baron (1988 Queststar) instead."
+2,Vov Richthofn Video,"Purchased this video for my husband for Christmas. He loved it , But he likes anything with military or World War 2 Air Planes. Hope to get lots of use out of this video."
+2,WW1 Flying Movie,"This is the story of Baron Manfred Von Richtofen (aka ""The Red Baron"") who terrorized the skys over France during WW1 and the Canadian flyer who eventually shot him down. Stars John Philip Law as ""The Baron"" and Don Stroud as Lt. Roy Brown. Good flying sequences. Not the best movie but fairly accurate historically. Important to note that in the beginning there was a ""Code of Honor"" between the Germans and the Allied pilots. ""The Great Game"" as it was sometimes called. As the war progressed and more men died, those who took their place were less interested in honor and more interested in defeating the enemy and surviving to war. In the beginning there was enthusiasm to the flying. Toward the war's end those who survived were cynical and exhausted by what they had seen. Overall a pretty good movie."
+1,Von Richtofen & Brown,This movie was so full of incorrect facts that we just shut it off and decided that the money spent on it was a total waste as was the time spent watching it. Just a little research would have made a half way credible movie instead of a complete farce.
+1,It's no longer the worst movie on the subject,"Quite aside from the historical gaffes-- which are many and well documented by others-- it's a really lousy movie because the characters are so clumsy. Everyone is nasty to everyone else. Bad attitudes pass for 'drama.'I thought it was the worst movie on the subject of all time, but have recently seen the newer ""The Red Baron."" While that movie has much nicer airplanes, it has its own long list of historical absurdities-- I think it 'wins' the race to fairy tale.But on top of that, the dialogue is so silly and the editing so chopped up that you can't even follow the storyline.So ""Von Richthofen and Brown"" is only the 2nd worst movie on the subject. Still awful."
+1,Who did shoot down the Red Baron? The other side of the coin - in fairness.,"To be perfectly fair about it, NOVA's documentary disputes the claim made by Keri Bailey ""Kilby"" in the review regarding the death of Manfred von Richtoven - so while Bailey cites undenialble proof - NOVA's documentary shows another side of the story claiming that RAF Flier Roy Brown did not and could not have shot down the ""Red Baron."" It includes autopsy reports and photos which neither showed nor described a head wound as cited by Bailey's claim.This review is made by author of Blood of Scotland, M.E. Grant."
+1,Von Richtofen & brown,"This movie was not very good. It seemed like a low budget made for 3rd world TV production. The planes were hoaky and most were the wrong type for the time periods portrayed in the story. The story of the Red Baron was incorrect as well, and the ending was totally wrong. For a movie about history it was way off base."
+1,What? WHAT?,"Great movie. just needed a plot, a script, some acting, some directing, etc. However, seeing those planes fly was nice."
+1,Von Richthofen & Brown,"Hey, just like to point out that Brown did shoot down the Baron. While some people say that he was shot down by allied ground troops, studies proved that he was shot from top down through the head (not from bottom up, because then he would have been killed by ground troops). Brown recieved a medal for his victory. Alot of guys disagree, but when its proven, then its proven, period, end of story. Also: Brown wrote an account of his victory, and describes plainly seeing his tracer through the cockpit of the triplane."
+1,Don't wast your time on this propaganda,"There is some documenting of the workings of the US State Department - but the vast majority of this ""documentary"" is putting Mrs. Clinton up on a pedestal. I am very disappointed in National Geographic. Their documentaries are normally more substance and less propaganda."
+1,A very nice piece....if you get it out of a vending machine.,"I had ordered this for my girlfriends birthday, her birthstone being amethyst i thought i was getting a good deal on a nice piece. I was wrong. The stones have very VERY little purple in them, and frankly it just looks very cheaply made. And that is not the worst of it. When i was opening the box i could hear something jangling around, it turned out to be one of the stones that had already fallen out of the bracelet. I WILL be returning this item and i urge you the customer not to waste your time here."
+1,Amethyst sterling bracelet,"This is made OK. The stones are washed out, no color. Purchased for gifts but will not give them as it will embarrass me. I would have returned them but I was traveling and missed the deadline."
+2,Excellent music and movie,"The film has a nice flow and plot. The music is great. It is all geared toward the Italian familia. I love Cher, Nicholas Cage, and Olivia Dukacas in it. They gave great performances. I already loved La Boheme prior to seeing the movie and bought the CD of the movie soundtrack. Anyone wanting to see an enjoyable movie and listen to great music should put this high on your list. It is entertaining and holds your interest, unlike a lot of other movies. It used to be a 4-star movie and is now rated a 3-star movie - but a high 3-star. It is a classic that will be viewed over and over. The music of Puccini will live forever. Once you see the movie, the music flows from scene to scene in your mind.A must buy CD."
+1,NO STARS - DVD IS NO PLACE FOR PAN AND SCAN,"It's time we consumers let manufacturers know that we're not going to be ripped-off by substandard DVD releases. Once again, a great film has been compromised by releasing it in it's broadcast master aspect ratio. One would like to think that the public is given more credit for having the intellect to understand the difference between a re-packaged broadcast master and a newly transfered master in the original theatrical aspect ratio.So, here's another DVD that will never be purchased for my collection. I urge you to do the same. One day, they'll get our message and stop trying to rip us off."
+1,Viewer from NY,I am in complete agreement with the viewer from MN as to the unfortunate full screen format this DVD version was produced in. What a blunder! What a loss of visual information so important to the script! I have had to make a VHS recording off of TCM when THEY presented the movie in its' Letterbox format. I hope someone smartens-up and rereleases Moonstruck on DVD that delivers all the great cinematography.
+2,Medicine for the Soul!!,"This film has to be one of the most feel good, charming, and entertaining movies I have ever seen! After a tough day, a bad experience, whatever unpleasantness the world can dish out, ""Moonstruck"" has the ability to make it all better. The film takes you to a place where it is all forgotten, at least for the time spent enjoying it. Cher, always wonderful, will put a smile on your face from the first moment you see her. ""Moonstruck"" is a movie you will want to own! I watch it at least once a month...it's simply the best!!"
+1,Where's the letterbox?,"Like other reviewers, I'm baffled as to why this is not in letterbox. I can live without super-duper extras, but I have no reason to upgrade from my VHS until a widescreen version is published. The rating is reflective of my dislike of the fullscreen formatting. The movie itself is one of the great romantic comedies-a love letter to love itself, and NYC."
+2,Moonstruck,"Fabulous movie, can watch it over and over. Received quickly and as described. Love it love it love it"
+1,Why isnt this movie in Widescreen?,This is a fantastic movie....I would buy it in a second...all those features and commentary sound wonderful but I wont buy this DVD until it comes out widescreen.
+2,"Romantic but not mushy, just perfect","I usually avoid romantic comedies, but I happen to like Cher; even then, when my mom rented this movie I thought: ""Pooh, a romantic comedy! Do I have to go through this to see Cher?"" Well, I was never more glad to have to eat my own words; this was quality. The acting was excellent, the plot was great, and my mom and I fell in love with Johnny, the dreamy, no-good baker portrayed by Nicholas Cage. Cher was also great in her role as Loretta, the repressed widow resigned to marry some mamma's boy without loving him. That part of Johnny and Loretta's night out, when they accidentally meet her father and his mistress at the opera was so good, I rewinded the tape and watched it again. And Loretta's mother dining with the stranger... well, those are the highlights, but on the whole it was a wonderful movie. If you're like me and don't like most romantic comedies, just give this one a try, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised."
+2,I have to admit...,"I've watched so many widescreen DVDs now that getting a full screen DVD is disconcerting, to say the least. I'm sure somebody somewhere had their reason for not publishing a widescreen version. One way or another, this alone gives this particular purchase one less star. The movie itself, however, is awesome. At some point, you forget that you're watching a full screen DVD because you can end up getting wrapped up in this modern day New York Italian love story. If you've not seen this movie, don't expect your ordinary Romeo and Juliet romance. This is not R&J. It's just an outrageous love story that happens to also be a comedy."
+2,One of the best movies ever!,"Funny, brilliantly directed, witty script, dead-on depiction of the Italian-American family. I've seen it dozens of times and it makes me laugh out loud, always.A la famiglia!"
+2,What a perfect movie!,"Cher is such an amazing actress. This movie always makes me feel good and optimistic. Each time I watch it, often w aversion who is seeing it for the first time, I find something new to love about it."
+2,"this movie is a classic,and always will be","moonstruck has been a favorite love story ,cher never ages.perfect movie for those special nights ,with a bag of pop corn and a beer,and your bab with you."
+2,I'm stuck on Moonstruck,"This is a delightful romantic comedy. Cher does a wonderful job of changing from a frumpy, overworked fiancee to a glamorous, sexy girlfriend of Nicholas Cage. Good performances by everyone."
+2,"Make a copy for your car, and load it in your i-Pod.",This is one that you can leave on in the background all day and never get tired of hearing scenes from the movie.
+2,"A great ""feel good"" movie","I love this movie and have watched it numerous times. I am a big Cher and Nicholas Cage fan though, so I may be biased. It's just a nice love story and I love the Italian flavor it has. It is really true to life ITALIAN. Nicholas Cage is awesome in this movie."
+2,Struck by this movie!,"I saw Moonstruck the first time at the cinema in 1988 and I loved it immediately;it'a a great picture that brings you to figure out how much we miss today, flicks like this one. The story is about an italian-american family who is involved in the wedding of Loretta,a forty age woman played by a stunning Cher. The event is a chance for every member of the family to come to terms with their own lives.The script is delicious and the performances of all the actors is great,especially Vincent Gardenia in a grotesque character of the unfaithful Loretta's father and Olimpia Dukakis in the shoes of the strong and understanding Loretta's mother.Watch it,you won't waste your time!3 Academy Awards winner:Best Actress (Cher),Supporting Actress ( Olympia Dukakis) and Original script."
+2,Awe-Struck,"Nicolas Cage, Cher and Danny Aiello are involved in a strange 3 way love affair. Two brothers who do not speak to eachother fall for the same woman. Set in modern day Brooklyn, this story of lust and love is surrounded with the Italian/American flavor that is the thread of Danny Aiello's best film work. Throw in Olympia Dukakis as Cher's ugatza mother, and Vincent Gardenia as Cher's Sfachima father, and funny things happen. Add a star if you're from Brooklyn, add 2 stars if you're Italian. An Oscar winning 1980's comedy/romance!"
+2,Great!!,"Very entertaining movie. My daughter recommended it, glad she did!! Funny, witty and a great love story too! Would watch it again!!"
+2,Young Guns was exciting and funny,"I am a big fan of the two young gun movies. The chemistry between all the actors make it a memorable film. Emilio's portrayal of ""The Kid"" will stay in my memory forever. At the end of the movie you are left with the memory of the laugh he always does."
+2,Valentine Classic,A perennial Valentines Day classic flick. An oldy but a goody. Early Nick Cage and what Cher really looked like.
+2,One of my all time favorites.,"Moonstruck is an enchanted love story. From la luna to tiamo it makes me smile and laugh. From a gorgeous Cher to a hot ""new guy"" a very young Nicolas Cage. I saw this movie in the theater and revisit it when I want to be transported by a romantic charming classic. I loved the instant access and format provided by Amazon. Get comfortable and enjoy!"
+1,DVD Quality,The first disc was defective. Returned it for replacement. The replacement is very slightly out of sync of video and audio at the end of movie. Shows poor quality control.
+2,My favorite movie of all time,"This is a screwballed comedy that delivers. Everyone can empathize with some the characters dilemmas. From the widowed character Cher plays that longs for a married life and almost ends up with the wrong guy, to the Mom (Olympia Dukakis) that looks for a single answer to a big question (Why do men chase women?). Every character plays both their practical side and their romantic side. This was the heart of the movie. We all opt for the practical, but hope for the romantic (moonstruck). I've seen this movie over ten times now and I never get sick of it. Especially, the final scene at the kitchen table."
+1,Caricatures,"All the men are stupid jerks who screw up their own lives and the lives of those around them. Fortunately for the safety of New York City, all of the women are wise, patient and nurturing, and manage to get the bozos back on track. No wonder my wife thinks this is the best movie of all time!"
+1,Poor use of DVD technology,"This review is not about the movie in general. There are enough of those here already. However the DVD was very dissapointing. Purportedly the sound was upgraded to Dolby 5.1 Surround. The sound instead is washed out and the volume difficult to maintain at one level. Often volume needs to be increased to hear the actors and then reduced again as the background music swells. Almost as bad is the video. It's as if they produced the DVD off an old, beat up print. Small flashes of white and black spots continually appear throughout the movie.I bought the DVD at a reputable retailer, but it plays like a bootleg."
+1,no wide screen,"The thing is DVD is all about wide screen. Good movie, would have been MUCH better in the format is was made. This is a real bummer - stay away!!"
+1,Moonstruck,"This being my all time favorite movie, I bought this DVD as a backup to one I already have. I was not so impressed as the main menu was different (look and music) and the contents indicated on the back cover of this ""deluxe edition"" were not there (recepies, etc) I fail to see what is so ""deluxe"" about it. I will always recommend this movie but maybe not the ""deluxe edition"" because it is nothing special. I also had problems starting it (I initially thought something was wrong with my DVD player. . .haven't watched it again as my original version is much better."
+2,Moonstruck,Great performances by all of the cast. Cher & Cage's transformation is always a knock out.
+2,nicolas cage's come-on line,"Whoever thought, ""I want you here in my bed"" would be a great come on line? But to hear when and why Nicolas cage delivers that line is the true treat. Cher shows that she truly has talent. She really has never bombed in a movie."
+1,A complete ripoff,Half the original movie is missing from this edition. There is no day of Cher getting all beautiful for her date with Ronnie. Her mother's reactions to Cher's absence and all the interaction with other characters is missing. Just ruins the movie for me. I was so looking forward to seeing this again and now this travesty.
+1,To call this widescreen is fraud,"I just bought this widescreen edition and feel totally ripped off!!! I own the standard format edition, and because I love this movie so much, it was worth buying again in the widescreen format. This ""widescreen"" edition is nothing more than the standard format edition with the top and bottom chopped off! This is one time you are actually better off with the standard format edition. I watched both editions side by side, and the widescreen edition was not much wider, and missing the top and bottom of the picture! There was actually more to see in the standard format edition."
+1,Moonstruck,When I received the item it sounded like the DVD had come off the lock. I gave it to my daughter for a present and she just opened it today and it is scratched.
+1,it would have been good if cher wasn't in it,her fake italian accent ruined everything! They should have gotten a real talented italian actress to be in this movie instead.
+1,That's a-stupid,"If you are fond of adults acting like children with little to no intelligence and even less self-awareness, or if you think the ham-fisted histrionics of Nicolas Cage qualify as acting, this movie is for you."
+1,dull and not funny,"i have always been a fan of romantic comedies, and i've even been able to enjoy formulaic ones such as the wedding planner and it could happen to you, but this movie is just too awful. the acting is atrocious and cher is just way too old for the part (is she supposed to look fifty?). personally i love nicholas cage but there is nothing appealing about his character in this movie and the thick black hair all over his body certainly doesn't help.none of this would have annoyed me greatly had the lines in this movie not been so hokey and badly delivered. i think i laughed, at most, twice, which is sad since i am easily amused if the lines are halfway witty. if you rent this movie you probably won't die from sheer mortification that such a bad movie could be made, but Moonstruck is certainly not a good enough movie to buy!"
+1,Too much talking for me.,An Italian guy with an itchy scalp waits for dessert to ask an Italian woman to marry him. Meanwhile his brother with a wooden hand and a pizza shop and their mother try to stop the wedding. There's a lot of strange cultural dialogue and customs in this movie I did not understand. If you don't enjoy listening to a lot of conversation in kitchens and bedrooms I would avoid this one.
+1,"This cd doesn't hold my interest, sorry","I think that it is wise to review this cd seperately, far removed from the movie that featured it.This being said, let's look at the merits of this cd. First off, it featured classical music. The classical music used here was not your regular run of the mill hits that we have come to cherish, but Italian classics. This could be good or it could be bad, it just depends on your taste for C music. In my case this music never struck a postitive nerve. I guess my taste for classical music is to love the big hits of the masters. You know the million seller tunes.I really felt like this music was a waste, as far as my individual needs are concerned. The only song I really got any kind of charge from was the non-classical piece ""Moonglow"". It really stole the show in my opinion!In all fairness, I can not ask anyone to buy this cd."
+1,worst movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!,"This movie sucks big time. It was so boring, dull, unfunny and a piece of garbage. Please do not waste your precious time or waste your money on this sorry excuse for a movie. This movie makes Mariah Carey's glitter and wisegirls looks like a masterpiece. This is the worst movie I have ever seen. I don't understand how cher got an oscar when Glenn Close was nominated for fatal attraction. Again I repeat, THIS MOVIE IS A WASTE OF TIME, DON'T EVEN BOTHER, IT MADE ME SICK. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE MOVIE. STUPID CRAP. DON'T SEE IT. VERY VERY BORING."
+2,"Moonstruck Sountrack, CD","Product was exactly what I was looking for. I could not find it anywhere, but on Amazon."
+1,moonstuck,"When this dvd was released, somebody struck out on the idea what a dvd concept was about. The commentary's are helpful and informative. But help me understand why this academy award winning movie is not shown in widescreen? Or not having the input of nicholas cage and his viewpoint of the making of the film? Did I mention widescreen?This film must adamantly be rereleased as a special addition in widescreen with full attention to detail then it will deserve five stars. Until then stick to video and save your money."
+2,Moonstruck,"Nominated for the best picture Oscar, and winning statuettes for co-stars Cher and Dukakis, this movie overflows with charm and humor. Cher hits all the right notes as the bewildered Loretta, but Dukakis comes off best in the tricky role of Rose, a rare woman who's as wise about herself as others, and faces a challenging personal situation with grace and dignity. A flavorful, heartwarming delight from director Norman Jewison."
+1,Moonstike,"I received Moonsturck and The Seven Year Itch for Chritsmas ordered from Amazon. I love this movie and was excited to see it on blueray. When I played it you get as far as the 20th Century announcement and then a message comes up that if you have any problems viewing the bluray go to .... then the screen stays black. Going to the suggested website was not helpful. My niece sent it back to Amazon who was quick to send a replacement. Sadly, the replacement is doing the same thing. I have no problems watching other blurays nor The Seven Year Itch (ordered from Amazon at the same time and looks and sounds great). I don't know if both blurays came from the same manufacturer. She will be contacting Amazon about it, since they won't speak with me because I didn't order it. If you take a chance on this product open it carefully because you may have to return it."
+1,Warning - This Movie is Pan & Scan,totally unacceptable. I would not buy this movie until they come out with a version with the Original Aspect Ratio.
+1,Why not a widescreen format?,"I absolutely agree with all previous reviews: great movie, but it should be in widescreen version on DVD. Otherwise I can watch it on tv. I hope that someday I'll be able to buy the widescreen version."
+1,Great Movie -- Junk DVD,"Nothing is more irritating than seeing the message: ""this movie has been altered from its orignal theatrical presentation. It has been reformatted to fit your screen"" when your watching it on a WIDESCREEN TV and you END UP WITH BLACK BARS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT! How arrogent of them to assume that ""your screen"" will always be an old-fashioned 4:3 format TV!!This may be the only DVD I can think of that isn't available in widescreen. Save your money and spend it on a product produced by people with more regard for their customers."
+1,Disapointed,"I can't believe this Great Film Has not been giventhe widescreen treatment it ,and we, deserve.Some extraswould be nice too."
+2,Now a Classic.,This film is thoroughly entertaining and full of laughs. Cher is fantastic as well as Nicholas Cage and the rest of the cast. Very funny and sensitive as well. Brooklyn at it's best! Loved it.
+2,Cher and Olympia Dukakis glow in their Oscar award-winning performances.,"When Loretta, an Italian America widow, agrees to marry Johnny, confirmed bachelor and mama's boy, the fireworks begin. He asks her to visit his brother Ronny and invite him to the wedding. Not only does Loretta invite Ronny to the wedding, she falls in love with him. Her close-knit Italian family offers her their insights on love and life. Cher and Olympia Dukakis glow in their Oscar award-winning performances."
+2,My favorite!,One of my favorite movies of all time. You really should see this movie over and over again.
+2,"Loved Cher and Vikki Carr's ""It Must Be Him""","Loved Cher's acting and Vikki Carr's #1 song""It Must Be Him"" Whoever picked Vikki's songfor the movie/video knows classy music from a internationalsuperstar. Hopefully, we will hear more on Vikki Carr.Heard they mention Vikki again in ""Vanilla Sky"" too!"
+2,One of my top 10 movies of all time,"I just loved this movie - I have seen this so many times and still find myself completely in love with Nicholas Cage and his tormented, passionate demeanor in this flick. He and Cher light up the screen and you find yourself wanting more at the end. Another hopeless romantic film that you just can't get enough of."
+2,Moonstruck-A cheesy classic tale of love,"This movie is great! Nick Cage when he was younger and Cher when she was...well...anyhow...they both look great and the story is clever and well built on the same grounds as La Boheme, a Lover's classic Opera tale. Cameos by a lot of great actors of our time. The roots of the Catholic Italians in New York is intriging...and the whole issue of age and it's timelessness...Definitely one for the collection!"
+1,"Great movie, bad DVD treatment.","A cute, romantic comedy. Great scenes of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Very good character development, and Cher and Nicolas Cage work very well together. Olympia Dukakis does a great job as an emotionally deep, morally strong mother with a sense of humour. Great music too, though the 5.1 mix was not very dynamic. Sound stays mainly in the center channel, which itself was muddy, making dialogue difficult to follow at times. The video was pan and scan, which ruins it in my book."
+1,"Extremely POOR reproduction quality for ""HD"" Movie","It's a very interesting movie and since I was involved with a large, close knit Italian family for several years, there were many parallels to real life based on my experience...not a bad thing at all. Very enjoyable.On the rental: In addition to having to restart the movie 2 times, the supposed amazon's HD version of the movie is such poor quality it looked like an old VHR quality so that was very disappointing to watch a blurry picture. I did register a complaint though I doubt there will be a change to this particular offering based on the response I received.This was my first and last movie rental from Amazon."
+2,great movie,"Great fun. Cher really shines in this movie, plays a great average woman. Not to mention nicholas cage is such anAdorable wako in this movie u just can't help but love him."
+2,Great characters,"The movie has wonderful characters, well played. Every one of them. The story line of finding and maintaining loving relationships within a loyal family is quite special."
+2,"Acting, Screenplay, and Setting Make Moonstruck a Classic","""Moonstruck"" is one of the best movies of the past 20 years. The plot is corny, but superb writing makes it seem natural and enjoyable. Excellent acting by Nicholas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, and Cher (believe it or not). Filmed in some very picturesque NYC locations. It all adds up to a movie you can enjoy more than once."
+1,Are you kidding me?,Why on EARTH has this been released in pan and scan? I've watched my VHS copy countless times and was looking forward to replacing it with a nice widescreen DVD. But this? Fuggitaboudit!
+1,Brilliant Movie - Poor DVD,"Serves me right for not checking the viewer reviews first! I absolutely love this movie and gave away my VHS version after I ordered the DVD. So, I *still* have 4:3 screen format, not the Widescreen format I was so looking forward to. Focussing on ""content"" only would be misleading for DVD buyers, Amazon, and I'm tempted to return it. Subtract three stars for a really irritating studio decision."
+1,Note to Director:,"Note to Norman Jewison: Re-release this wonderful movie in letterbox format, as intended to be shown. TCM shows the widescreen, why can't the public own it?"
+1,moonstruck,This is one of the best movies of all time. The only reason I dont have this movie on DVD is because it is only available in full screen. The movie is a 5 star movie but the DVD only receives 2 stars because of the lack of options for widescreen viewing. I am waiting patiently for them to change it to widescreen and until then unfortunately I suggest the same. You miss so much including the director's vision when you watch it in full screen that it is not worth it until you can see this fabulous movie as the way it was originally made.
+2,"of all the rom coms, this is the best one","Yes, Cher and Moonstruck are better than Meg Ryan/Nora Ephron's films including When Harry Met Sally. There's something about the visuals of the Meg Ryan movies that always bothered me (Pottery Barn magalogues bother me) but Moonstruck is EXACTLY what I like from the real estate to the brick lipstick. There are even lucrative plumbing contracting and bread operations - ooh!"
+1,Very dissapointing sound quality,"The sound quality is so bad on this DVD that I am returning it. I was so surprised that MGM would release this DVD with such poor sound. It totally ruins the movie because you can't easily hear what the actors are saying. Also, the music is such an important part of this movie and is totally destoyed by the lousy sound which I would describe as tinny (equalized towards the upper frequencies). I also, have this movie on an old large laserdisk, and the sound is fantastic on that media."
+1,Where's the widescreen format?,"The movie is superb. Putting it on DVD in full format is not. What a waste of $$$! If I pay for a DVD, I expect the letterbox format."
+1,moonstruck,"This title, Moonstruck (BlueRay) is not widescreen , as advertised, nor are there any special features. Amazon's return policy is quite cumbersome, so I didn't bother to return it assuming a replacement would be the same. Things such as this are becoming more common with Amazon as is my dissatisfaction. They could easily lose this customer who makes about 100 purchases a year."
+2,Love it,"I love this movie. It doesn't matter how many times I watch it, it's my favorite movie ever. Cher is wonderful, as is the entire cast."
+1,Defective Blue Ray Twice,"Blue Ray wouldn't play. Sent it back. Got a new one. Also wouldn't play. All other blue rays I had would play fine. Defective twice, might as well get my money back and buy it from somewhere else."
+1,Please List the Tracks,Can someone please list all the tracks from this album. There are some real Crystal fans out here looking for a good collection. Is this it?
+1,no track listings,"I WOULD LOVE TO RATE & PURCHASE THIS CD BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT HAS THE TWO SONGS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR. IF YOU COULD HELP ME, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT."
+1,way too hard,"Iv'e heard some of Mauro Piccoto's good stuff and I though this would be like it, but it's way too hard for my liking. Though those of you who like hard techno, go for it, just be warned, this certainly isin't trance (with the exception of ""Back To Cali"")."
+1,Not Leather Upper as Described,"My son loves the appearance of the shoe, but the item description is very misleading.Product Features Listed in Description:-leather-Soft, calfskin leather upper-A youth shoe that employs powerpulse technology for optimal kicking power-Eva insole for comfort-Split outsole for optimal weight and flexibilityThe tag on the shoe actually lists a synthetic upper. I would not recommend this seller based on the deceptive advertising."
+1,not easy to fit,"i got a pair for my daughter. however, when she tried it on, we had a hard time fitting it because it was quite tight. though it fits her, it was not comfortable. she ended up not wearing it at all."
+2,"adidas Kids' Absolute TRX Firm Ground Soccer Shoe,White/Black/Gold","The price was perfect for a brand new cleat. It wasn't shipped as fast as another competitor and was delayed by 1 day. However, the price made up for the time of delivery."
+2,Handbook for a revolution in prostate cancer treatment,"For any man facing prostate cancer, this book should be one of the first read. The possibility of having the pain of prostate surgery replaced by a simple and relatively pain free freezing process is tremendously exciting. The additional benefits of retaining continence and erectile function are also very compelling. Good job Dr. Onik for advancing the cause of medical treatment for men everywhere."
+1,PRETTY GRAPHICS BUT A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY,BAD. NOT A GOOD BAD . JUST PLAIN BAD.PEOPLE RUN BACKWARDS AND WEAPONS FLOAT IN THE AIR.THERE IS NO THINKING TO DO ON A MISSION AS LONG AS YOU KNOW HOW TO PULL A TRIGGER.MISSIONS ARE TOO SHORT. A LOT OF EFFORT PROBABLY WENT INTO THE GAME BUT IT'S STILL JUST PLAIN AND UGLY BAD.
+2,My kids love this book!!,"This is a fun book. We first read it in the library and my kids loved it, so for Easter I put it in one of their easter baskets!"
+1,Just OK,This book was alright. It wasn't exactly what I had expected. The story seemed a little above my kindergarteners. They didn't quite understand it all. It would probably be great for first or second grades.
+2,Shirt Pocket Norwegian,This little book is only 5.3 x 3.3 inches and about 0.3 inches thick. It has many useful words and phrases with a good (but not excellent) pronunciation guide. Stick it in your shirt pocket on the outside chance you meet a Norwegian who doesn't speak English.
+2,Love it,"This beam and mat combo is a super value. The price was unbeatable. They are both well made. The products were exactly as described, the feet were easy to attach, and shipping was fast. This is perfect for home practice and play. I have a little 6 year old level 2 gymnast and she absolutely loves it."
+2,"Perfectworldsong ist my lovlely song, but all another .....","Yoko Kanno ist my best songwriter,I have all her Music collection"
+2,VERY REFRESHING,"This book is a good read for anyone who want to know more about God, the Holy Spirit. It explains the TRUTH surronding the Holy Spirit, what he does for us, how to be filled, and the fruits of the Spirit. Very Biblical based."
+2,Roman Catholic Savation at its best,Billy Graham and his adherence should just go back to Rome Pope Benedict is waiting for you. Ecumencialism is your friend.Leo
+2,Understanding,This book helped me under the Holy Spirt in my life. It gave me a better understanding of what he is and how he works in my life.
+2,Holy Spirit,Anything Billy Graham writes is worthy! However it would have been exciting to read had he ever experiences the baptism of the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues hisself.
+1,added fish oil to this for a BABY??,I am not happy with Gerber at all. I researched their products and they do not have to list ingredients if below a certain percentage. (LIKE IF GREEN BEANS WERE MADE ON A CONVEYER OF WHERE RICE WAS MADE AND THE RICE WAS UNDER A CERTAIN AMOUNT TRACED THEY DO NOT LIST IT ON THE INGREDIENTS). The beans I did not know have fish oil in it. It is now listed on the product ingredients.
+2,"Good, not the best","When in doubt my daughter will aways eat sweet potatoes. These are good. Sweet potatoes and water. However, they are a little runny. I think they thin it out more than they should. But it is ok. Ella's is my favorite. They have a nice thick baby food. Earths best is my second favorite followed by Gerber."
+1,disappointment with way of packing,really disappointment since the way they arrived was horriblei was trying reach them since couple of days no responsei recommend not to go ahead with this product..
+1,Real ingredients not listed,"The real ingredients is not listed by amazon. After buying the product, I found that it contains Tuna oil (source of DHA). This should have been mentioned by Amazon, and they are refusing when I requested refund. Disappointed in Amazon customer service for the first time."
+1,Tuna Oil + Green Beans? = No Thank You!,"I am very disappointed that Gerber has added DHA to their green beans. My son used to Love his Gerber Organic Green Beans. I (unwittingly) tried feeding him the new formulation with added DHA and he kept refusing it. I did notice that the consistency was different than usual - it had more of a gel like texture to it. And then I read the ingredients and saw that it had added Tuna Oil. !? Today I learned that another of his favorites, Gerber Organic Carrots, now has DHA added to it too. I'm so frustrated! Looks like I'll be making our own baby food now."
+1,Contains Tuna Oil from tuna from the ocean. NOT ALL THAT COMPLETELY ORGANIC!!!,"Okay were do I start, how about this may not be a wise source of DHA for your child. Watch a movie called Autism: Made In The USA, so you will know why. The movie is free on YouTube. This baby food product contains the FDA approved amount of mercury, which is in the tuna oil ingredient, in this baby food product. You may not be aware, BUT, mercury never leaves the body, unless you remove it by means of medical treatment removal; look that method up as well. Mercury is not good for your child, no matter the amount, I am a mother and involved in science. Take my advice and try something a lot more organic and mercury free. It will benefit you and your child in the long run."
+1,Yucky Vegetable Smoothie Add-in,"Gerber changed the recipe for the worse, this version isn't new and improved. It's worse I think because of the addition of the tuna oil/DHA. When the weather cools down I'll hide this in soups and stews as a mystery ingredient. Even the dog won't eat it :("
+2,What they dont tell you,This barometer with not work at elevations over 5000ft - wish they would have told me!!!
+2,This isn't his only CD....,"I had James Rainwater (PJ) as my pastor for a year, and man, that was one of the best years I've had. He is a terrific guy, and a fabulous singer. Besides Free to Go, PJ also has The Gallery, Another Christmas (my personal favorite), and A Gospel Collection. They're all worth purchasing, and I highly recommend them all. If you get the chance to see one of PJ's concerts, GO GO GO!!! You won't be disappointed."
+2,Nietzsche's Corps/e,"I used to think that Nietzsche was a dangerous thinker. Geoff Waite, by cutting straight to the core of Nietzsche's intentions (with no 'messing around' involved), blows the whole thing apart with a nuclear bomb.There really is nothing more to say... this book is terrible (in an awesome way).I haven't seen or looked at the world in the same way ever sinse I read it.I'd love to see what would happen in the world if this book was more widely appreciated.However, there is one thing that I do know: the struggle continues.Nietzsche isn't dead? - He needs to die!"
+1,truly awful,i bought this CD for the musicians that play on these two albums. big mistake. dreadful pap that makes Debby Boone sound like Janis Joplin. avoid at all costs.
+2,Purgatorio,"Good book, good price. Only problems in the time of release, the book is in good presentation and conditions. I recomended."
+2,A Wonderful Selection of Silly Songs,"My Sister and I when we were little used to love to sing along with Books and Tapes in the Wee Sing Series, especially this one, because we have always loved to laugh. The Wee Sing books and tapes will take children into a world of fun, they can learn wonderful things from these tapes. However, it never has to seem like learning. That's part of the magic. For on these recorded tours, your childrens tourguides are singers and actors. If you have children be sure to buy this tape you'll laugh your head off with them. My sister and I eventually outgrew these tapes, but I kept them, even copied them onto blank audiotapes so I could give them as gifts to people who have children. Now if only Pam Beall and Susan Nipp could make a sequel to this one and call it Wee Sing More Silly Songs."
+2,workout,loved the dvd thanks Amy!! Hoping to be toned and firm by the end of this Summer!! If you enjoy step areobics you will enjoy this DVD check it out!
+1,typical entitled woman's rant,"This is more of a pamphlet really. It is 100 pages long but the print is huge. There is no discussion of cultural expectations or changes in male-female relationships. I was looking for a thoughtful discussion of etiquette. What I got was a particular woman's ranting about what kind of man she wants and what she finds irritating in the men she dates. Personally, I'm not sure the author is the type of woman I am looking for, so I didn't find the ""book"" very helpful."
+2,The best option ever!,Had used the swaddlers for my baby till size 3 after which I switched to baby dry and have been extremely pleased with the product.....very absorbant without any leaks.
+2,love it. absolutely the best,"have 5 kids at home, tried all brands before, from huggies to costco to pampers, etc. by FAR the best in terms of cost and minimal leak. Does not shred like huggies. No reservation"
+1,Diapers very dry...my babies got rashes near the diaper area,My babies got rashes near the diaper area. We used to buy it from Costco and my babies never had a problem but ever since we started getting it from Amazon...they have been getting rashes everyday.
+1,no good,I thought pampers were the best until I bought these. They are definitely economy. My son wet through them every time he slept. Size 2 should work fine for a 3 month old but these did not. I am back with huggies!
+2,No leaks for a big boy,"I've had a lot of trouble finding a paper diaper that fits my 29 1/2"" long, 23lb 7 month old boy, he's a wiggler, jumper, tosser, turner, and roller, but these seem to fit really well. We've had no poo up the back (even when he poo'd while jumping in his bouncer) and no leaks overnight, both of which were problems before. I haven't had any rashes from chemicals, dyes, or perfumes which was also a problem with other brands in the past."
+2,Good that it comes unpacked in additional packing,"Pampers or swaddlers all equally good. Swaddlers comes with additional box packing, such a waste on environment. I like it better because it comes without additional box packing"
+2,Great diapers when your little one grows out of swaddlers!,When my girls grew out of their swaddlers we moved on to the babydry and loved them. They fit perfect and have no leaks. I suggest pampers products to everyone I know. It is the only brand that has proved itself over and over to me and I trust on my sensitive kids bums.
+2,no more leaks,"I have used Pampers Baby Dry on my son for several months now and have been very pleased. For reference, my son is in the 90th percentile for height and weight for his age. These Pampers fit him well and we have had no leaks, though this may not be the case for a baby with a different build. In comparison, I have also tried:1. Huggies Pure & Natural, which shed lint all over my baby's bottom;2. Huggies Snug & Dry, which also shed lint in addition to leaking at night;3. Pampers Sensitive, which is also a great diaper that I used for his first few months. It is just more expensive and we no longer needed the ""sensitive"" option.Overall, Pampers Baby Dry are great. The only downside is that the tabs can sometimes rub the thighs. Pampers has remedied this by adding ""wings"" to the front sides to protect chubbier thighs from the plastic tabs. Additionally, with Amazon's Subscribe & Save, these diapers are very economical."
+1,Need to change the diaper frequently,"It's okay if I haven't use pampers dry max before. Compare to dry max, dry diaper can't absorb much and it makes the diaper heavy. So need to change the diapers frequently if using dry diapers. My 4 month old daughter is having her first diaper rash after she starts using dry diapers (Previously she used dry max). So I won't buy dry diapers anymore."
+2,Easy Purchase....Great Savings!,Thanks to Amazon I no longer have to run to the store to get diapers they just show up on my doorstep! And the savings is great!
+1,SCENTED,"Felt cheap to the touch, very thin. AND THEY ARE SCENTED. I looked at the item posting AND the box and nowhere does it say scented. These arrived and they had a floral smell. I was not happy"
+2,most favorite,"almost all brand diapers we tried,this is the best,good price,over night protection,'soft,no red rash ever.love this product,will come againand the 30%off is great deal"
+1,RASH CITY,Left my baby with a diaper rash after 2 days of use. I didn't suspect it was from the diapers at first until a couple weeks later I went to finish using up the package and her rash appeared again. I'll never use pampers again.
+2,Pampers Baby Dry,"I am the mother of a 14 month old daughter. Baby dry has proven to be very economical when you buy the bigger packs. With 176 diapers in the package , they last a lot longer than the ohter brands I was buying without having to compromise the quality. Price wise it's cheaper too. This is my 3rd order and if all goes wello, I'm will continue ordering them. However it does seem to be less soft than the other brand I was using but my dauther is very happy so I think all is well."
+1,Great up to size 4. Size 5 leaks at night,"I'm a Pampers fan! From Swaddlers to Cruisers to Baby Dry. But when my daughter moved up to size 5, the pamper leaks at night. She is a soaking mess in the morning. And the soaking is the particles in the diaper. The diaper literally falls apart. I bought one case and it's is almost finished thankfully. Back to Cruisers we go!"
+2,Great Diapers,"These fit my son really well and never leaked until he hit about 24 lbs. Around that point they started getting a bit tight and leaking at night sometimes (he sleeps 10+ hrs, so they're on him a LONG time, plus we live in the desert so he's allowed all the water he wants during the summer). We just switched him up to the size 4's, and no more issues. These are the first size of diaper that I found he grew out of before getting closer to the upper weight limit. All in all, happy with the diapers. They are lightly scented, which I generally try and avoid, but not outright perfume-smelly like some other brands of diapers we tried after he was born."
+2,Great Diapers,These diapers hold so much liquid! Not that I like to let my baby soak in a wet diaper for hours on end but I'm still amazed at the weight of the thing when I pull it off after he's slept in it all night! They have leaked from time to time but only if I neglect to untuck the gathers around the legs or if he falls asleep sooner than usual (I won't wake him up to change his diaper when this happens so sometimes he goes longer in a diaper than usual).
+2,They are getting the job done,I feel like as my son gets older the pamper brand is not holding enough. I definitely recommend the newer pamper!!
+1,pretty awful,"We started out with Swaddlers, then moved to Baby Dry at size 2. At size 3, we switched to Huggies. No Pampers diapers have elastic on the back waist, which just asks for a poo explosion up the back. We had SEVERAL, and I finally realized my friend's diapers had elastic in the back so she didn't have this problem! She had a generic store brand even! I will never put a Pamper on my kid again because I don't want his clothes stained."
+1,Swadlers are MUCH better - these are anything but dry,"My son is 4 months old and we've been using Pampers swaddlers pretty much since birth. We bought the Baby Dry size two when they were on sale and it's been a horror show ever since. 120 diapers and there has hardly been a day since when we haven't had to clean up an explosive diaper. My son is breast fed and he's not on solid food so a diaper labeled ""baby dry"" SHOULD have done the trick but instead it is un-absorbant and thus very leaky. Even if the diaper hasn't shot the poo up my baby's backside while he was playing then when I place him on the changing table, it is sure to do just that, creating a mess. My husband wants to throw the diapers out, I want to give them away but it almost seems cruel to give them to someone."
+1,cheap diapers,I typically use the pampers swaddlers and thought this would be a good cheaper alternative. These diapers tended to give off gel balls more and worst of all did not have a wetness indicator. Although the swaddlers are more expensive they're definitely worth the money.
+1,I didn't expect pampers to downgrade their quality so much!,"I had always been a loyal customer for pampers products. My son is now 11 months old and except for the first month, I had always used only pampers diapers and wipes. I have used these products in India and the quality was much better. I came to USA last month and since I had always used pampers, I went for pampers diapers again.To my dismay, the quality is so low but I thought that it would atleast work well. I have noted that it doesn't last for more than 5 hours. I put the diaper on at 830PM in the night and must change it at around 2 AM in the morning. One day night I didn't change his diaper at 2 and I woke up at 3AM when my son woke up crying, I was so shocked to see the diaper gel lying all over the bed. The bed and the comforter was all covered with the gel that came out.I feel that pampers should atleast consider the health of babies and make sure that their products are upto the standards."
+1,They have changed the design!,"I'm a little peeved I been using Pampers Nany-Dry for 2 Years, unannounced the company that makes Pampers Baby-Dry Diapers has made a major design change to Pampers Baby-Dry Diapers (they seem more like Huggies) - much more elastic, narrower straps and much less absorbent material. It's hard to make it thru the night without a diaper change now!"
+2,It is perfect for my baby.,"I love this diaper. My baby is big and heavy and has not pottery trained yet. It never leaks. It is hard to find big and good quality diaper at the supermarket. The shipping is very fast. But I don't understand why they have raised the price many times recently. Except that, I love it."
+1,LEAKS...BAD!,3 out of 7 mornings my son wakes up WET! I have had better luck with off-brand diapers! Very disappointed! :(will NOT buy again!!
+1,Not recommended.,"I was a Pampers lover,but not anymore. I used Pampers diaper more than three years for my first one and again for second one. But, it looks like the company makes thin diaper recently. As another mom says,""if the diaper gets too full, they just burst and the absorbant material goes everywhere."" I absolutely agree with her. Therefore, I cancelled subscription and changed to another brand."
+2,Great deal only if they give you free shipping,"This was a great deal at the time for #3 size diapers with free shipping until I became a bargain shopper. Costco has a better deal IF you look at the whole picture (per diaper price). Do your home work parents! We like the ""Baby Dry"" type because it really holds the ""stuff"" in."
+1,These diapers don't do their job.,"These diapers have a design flaw. When my baby has a BM, a small amount seeps through the diaper so I put two of these on so her clothes do not get messy."
+2,Best diapers,"I love these. They are less expensive than the other Pampers and they are softer and work very well. I used the Pampers Swaddlers when my son was smaller than size 2 and after that I switched to these. He is 26 month old now and he is 23 pounds and he is using size 5. He is on 3 percentile weight and I do not go with the weight chart for these diapers as in that case I have to use size 4. You will know when to switch to upper size, when it gets full over night or it leaks # 2. I guess soon I have to switch to size 6 as it is almost exploding in the morning. I used costco brand and Huggies, but I did not like them. With the subscribe and save the price of these are better than the other brands."
+1,Crap...,"I wish there had been SOMETHING in the product description that said these diapers were SCENTED! You'd think you'd have to claim that. Now, who knows if i'll be able to return them as i did open the package, only to find they are scented. my kids can't wear these!"
+1,Wish I bought a smaller pack,"I bought these because I had a really good deal. Unfortunately, the deal was too good to be true. My daughter consistently pees out of the front when she wakes up in the morning. During the day, these diapers are fine because she lets us know when she has peed. I wouldn't put them on at night. They tend to leave little opaque pebbles on her butt. As for the sizing, they tend to run big with tabs made for newborns. I would use these at daycare or in the diaper bag because you can get 5-6 diapers in a small bag. Right now, I would rank generic diapers from HEB (I live in Texas) better than Pampers."
+1,What happened pampers?,"I've been diapering babies for the last 12 years straight and have always loved pampers. My kids are sensitive to other brands so I have to use the name brands and pampers never lets me down. Until this box. I have purchased this brand/size/box count before (months ago) with no problems but for some reason every single diaper in this last box leaks. He is soaking wet every time I put one on him. It doesn't matter if he's awake or asleep he's soaked through his onesie, shirt, and pants as soon as he goes. It's almost as if there's nothing absorbant in there. The urine leaks through the entire outside cover. I thought maybe it was the baby at first so I kept using them but after switching back to cruisers and another name brand in the same size no leaks at all. Now I have a huge box of expensive diapers I can't use. Not happy!"
+1,Pampers diapers - have they changed???,"I was tired of the tabs on luvs and decided to go back to pampers, but when I tried both the cruisers and baby dry diapers this time around, they both gave my little guy diaper rash (they didn't do that a year and a half ago). The baby dry didn't do it as bad as the cruisers. I love pampers products - both the baby dry diapers and the cruisers as well (great fit, quality product), but they are useless if they give your little one diaper rash. Otherwise, amazon does a great job delivering their product."
+1,Stick with Swaddlers,"OK, this is the first review I have ever written for Amazon and I order most of my baby's things through the site. I just got back back from walking around the grocery store with baby poop smeared on my shirt because of these silly diapers. We've been using Swaddlers since birth but for some reason, between size 3 and 4, we switched to Baby Dry... He's never had many issues peeing through diapers during the night or #2 blow-outs but we've had something happen everyday with these diapers. Today's blow-out on the way home from work was the final straw. They do not fit as snugly around his thighs, and I think that may be causing the leaking issues. During the night, the pee soaks through the top on the front. He's a pretty thick baby so I'm blaming the diapers!I am switching back to Swaddlers Sensitive today."
+1,Stick to swaddlers,"I'm a new mom and was first I introduced to pampers swaddlers at the hospital...nice fit, wetness indicator stripe, no leaks, good absorption. Well I ordered a case of babydry by mistake thinking they were all the same. I was wrong. The baby dry are ill fitting, poorly constructed diapers that don't even need a wetness indicator because you'll see it all around your baby's sheets!!! You have to always make sure to fasten them up high and tight if not they'll leak. Also if your baby has runny stools good luck. Sometimes they'll catch it other times they won't. I also don't like how they have a plastic bag feel to them. Maybe it's just me, but my rating stays a one star."
+1,Very disappointing,"I bought these not knowing that they are Pampers ""bargain"" brand. Well, they are certainly no bargain, they are a waste of money. They make the claim that they offer 12 hours of protection but I can hardly squeeze a few hours of protection until they leak or blow out the back. I will definitely NEVER buy these again. The swaddlers are much better diapers"
+1,Good name started producing bad quality,"I had been a fan of Pamers brand since my baby was a just a day older. I loved pamper's Cruiser but Baby Dry no longer keeps the baby dry. It gets saturated very quickly and sometimes leaks. With Pamper's Baby Dry diapers, you will have to change diapers very frequently (on an average every 3 to 4 hours) as it will hold just one pee then start to sag. It is cheaper for more diapers and I thought it was a good deal but you get what you paid for. I don't understand why so good quality name Pamper brand started producing so poor quality product. I am no longer ordering this product."
+1,New born diapers,"I ordered these new born pamer diapers in advance so I would be prepared for when my baby came. To my surprise these diapers were a bit larger then the new born pamper ones the hospital sent me home with and they didn't have the stripe indicator that turns blue for when they have a wet diaper which is important when dealing with a new born. I havent used the diapers yet i ordered from Amazon because they r a bit too big for my new born, even though they say new born on the box and they don't have the stripe indicator..... I wouldn't recommend getting these new born diapers."
+1,Expensive and not so good,"Until I moved to the us I used only pampers, but I have to say that the us pampers are less good and more expensive then the israeli version.My children wake up in the middle of the night due to wet diaper, with the Israeli version of pampers it never happend"
+1,Good if you like feces on everything,"Like many other reviewers on here, we tried Baby Dry diapers as an alternative to Swaddlers and were sorry that we did. On a baby who is still on breast milk, the diapers resulted in feces going up their back and stomach, which soaked clothing, blankets and whatever else she happen to be touching. Our daughter's onesie was completely saturated in fecal matter, so we had to cut it off of her as to not get it on her face while trying to pull it over her head. So we lost $50 and a onesie, had to wash the bouncer, blanket, and my clothing, but we gained 276 useless diapers. It seems like you'd be better off using a handkerchief instead of Baby Dry diapers. I could only imagine the damage if she were on solid foods. Now that we're out diapers that work, we have to run to Babies-R-Us to get Swaddlers until the ones from Amazon arrive."
+2,Pampers Baby Dry...keeps baby dry,"I've changed plenty of diapers since my son's birth and after trying different brands on the market, the Pampers Baby Dry are one of the best I have used for him. The Pampers Baby Dry does exactly just that...keeps baby dry!The diapers have a baby powder scent to them and feature Sesame Street characters. Now that my little guy is a toddler and walking all over the place, I wasn't sure if I would have to ""upgrade"" to the Pampers Cruisers, but these work perfectly fine and flex with him as he walks and toddles about.The diapers do swell, but they are pretty absorbent and I have only experienced a handful of leaks and thankfully no poop blowouts as of yet.No rashes or skin irritations experienced with this diaper and using the Amazon subscribe and save has saved me money and delivers these right to my door."
+2,pampers,great for the money. Especially if you sign up for subscribe and save and amazon mom discounts. I like it more than many other brands i tried.
+1,Terrible.,"Well I'm not sure what Pampers has done but these baby dry diapers are awful. My son has been in Huggies for a long time and I thought we would give these a try since the price is a pretty good deal through Amazon. I'm sorry I did. These are VERY thin diapers and the quality is extremely poor. These are definitely not the baby dry diapers I used on my older son a few years ago. These are completely white, no design at all. They used to have cute Sesame Street designs on them. The sides are not very stretchy and the diaper easily gets pushed down by clothing. We have had leaking at night because of this. Also, when the diaper has been on for a while (like at night) it's like the diapers shreds a bit around the leg openings. I assume this is due to rubbing against clothing for extended periods of time. I will NOT be buying these again. I'm sorry I bought such a big box since most of these will go to waste. Pampers Cruisers however, are great."
+2,These are not bad,"I was a little bit of a diaper snob a couple months ago & had to use the premium diapers. We were using Huggies Little Movers which were Ok. I found that they were bulky, would hold a urine smell & were pricey. I then switched to Pampers Cruisers & those worked really well. I liked the feel of them & they were less bulky then the Huggies. I never had leaking problems with either ot them. My mother in law bought me a package of the Baby Dry size 4. I just thought these were Pampers cheap diapers & they wouldn't work as well but I was proved wrong! We've been using the size 4 for my 12 month old for a month now & have never had a leakage problem. They are not as soft as the Cruisers but they are not terrible either. They are also much cheaper & with the Amazon mom deal they are even cheaper! Our daycare lady changes my daughers diaper 6 times in 7 hours so not paying a lot for diapers makes it seem better. They are worth the try."
+1,HORRIBLE!,"These diapers are the worst. I bought them thinking that I wouldn't have any nighttime accidents & my son would wake up dry.Boy was I wrong! Carson wakes up almost every morning with spoiled sheets.I use the Pampers Sensitive during the day, & thought that the Dry Max would make him feel more dry - but he wets his diaper almost every night!They are also not as soft as the Pampers Sensitive - which was a downside to the Dry Max diapers, too.I wish I would have gotten a smaller amount, not a box of 200+. It was such a waste of my money. For a diaper that makes big promises, I am greatly disappointed."
+1,Waste of money,"Honestly, the worst diapers I have ever bought. My LO's woke up wet every night and lets just say several other things escaped the diapers when we were using them. I have used several other brands in the past and never had so much trouble. It was so bad that I even called Pampers to complain. Go with the Cruisers, they are much more absorbent."
+1,Worst diapers in the world,This was the worst diaper product we ever purchased. Store brands are far better than this popular product. Probably because it was on sale....Do not buy it if you care about your baby
+1,Baby wet indeed!,"We have been using Pampers sensitive ever since my son was born. When he turned one year old, Pampers sensitive doesn't work well during night time anymore and I was on a mission to find a good night-time diaper for him. I purchased Pampers Baby Dry (or should I call it Baby Wet?), all I can say is that it didn't work at all. We have to change diapers every 3 hours both in the day time and night time. Definitely a waste of money and we had to throw out half box of the unused ones.My 12-month-old boy usually sleeps through the whole night. It just hurt me so much when he was waken up by wet diapers and needed to take another 30 minutes to fall asleep again. Pampers Sensitive is the way to go for daytime, and for night time I happily found Huggies Overnite."
+1,They burst when full,"I bought these as a ""night time"" diaper. Most of the time, they work great. However, if the diaper gets too full, they just burst and the absorbant material goes everywhere (about the consistency of little bits of tapioca). It is very difficult to get all of it off of my daughter without giving her a bath, and I worry about what chemicals it might contain. This has probably happened three times in the last two months (only putting the diapers on at night). I am going to stop using them now. As a note, my daughter weighs about 24 pounds, so we are on the low end of the weight range."
+1,Waste of money,Buying Pampers or Huggies is flushing your money down the toilet. Luvs work just as well at a fraction of the cost.
+1,baby what?,"they did not let me leave comment on pampers size 5 not the baby dry but cruiser i just bought size five and there is NO MESH LINER! I contacted pampers and this is their response:I'm sorry for the confusion. Sometimes we try new features on our diapers which result in different versions being on store shelves at the same time. I understand your frustration since you're not able to tell which package has the style you prefer, and I'm sharing your feedback with the rest of our team.hmmm....how about I want my MONEY BACK?"
+1,NO WAY!!!!!,"First this review does not have to do with Pampers quality.... second, I can not believe that Amazon is selling this diapers for this price. Babies r us is much more expensive and they sell this package for 40 bucks. I do like Amazon but some items are extremely expensive.!!!!!! really really bad"
+1,hate them!,"Hubby brought home these diapers because we were running really low and he couldn't find the swaddlers that we normally use. I really wanted to give the diapers a chance and used them for a while, even after the first few blow-outs. There was leaking every single time. It just didn't seem to absorb anything at all. We're back to using pampers Swaddlers again and I make sure we NEVER run low!!"
+1,design flaw,"The diapers design has a big flaw and when we tie him up, those ties ups are of plastic and very think causing rash to infant son's weights. I hate these diapers... Thanks."
+1,Worst Product which I received from Amazon.,The product which I received was different from other store.It was not soft and comfortable for baby as usual.I don't know why the product was different from the previous ordered one.Worst product that I've ever received.
+2,Solid Product.,This seems to work for us. When he was nursing at night we still needed 2 diapers to get through the night. At this point with 1-0 night nursings 1 diaper generally does the trick.
+2,Good but litle expensive,It is very good but it is becoming little expoensive at amazon as compared to other brands available at stores like costco.
+2,Great product!,I love pampers brand. Great value with this product. I have been getting this for my daughter and now I getting it for my nephew. Very convenient.
+2,Awesome diapers,"they fit my daughter perfectly and i dont have to worry about leaks or anything anymore, before i started using Pampers Baby Dry Diapers my daughter's diaper would always leak esp when she pooped but now with Pampers Baby Dry Diapers they can totally handle anything she dishes out."
+2,Excellent price! Best Diapers!,Pampers diapers are the best brand of diapers and you cant beat the price on this 276 count box. I have searched at Walmart.com and Sams Club and they can't beat this price.
+1,"""Dry"" is such an exageration","I only used Swaddlers and Crusers since my baby was born. Recently I wanted to try the BabyDry because they were a little cheaper. This was a BIG mistake. The babydry don't stay dry at all, especially not as long as 12 hours as advertised. It would stay dry for 4 hours maybe. These things leak (not overflow); that is it I sit my baby on my lap, after a while my pants will be wet. Moreover 90% of the time the bed will be wet in the morning, unless the baby cries in the middle of the night and I use that occasion to change her.In the end these babydry diapers are MORE EXPENSIVE than the Cruisers due to the fact that I have to change my baby a lot more often. I will NOT buy these babydry diapers again."
+2,Good ones but No indicator,"Only minus point is this product has no indicator.Product is good better than other ones in market, initially i was worried whether this would leak as i read some reviews, i had never faced leakage till now,there is no leakage in this Baby DRY Pammer product, may be i havent tried for more than 12 hours, absoultely good for a 3-4 month old baby."
+2,Great Diapers,I love pampers diapers. I have two boys and have used pampers almost exclusively. They have fantastic leak protection and fit my boys better than other brands.
+2,Comfortable,"These tend to run bigger than the Cruisers so if you're not ready to move up to the next size they help. I've had a few leakage issues though but that wouldn't deter me from giving this five stars. They move well too, when they get wet they don't become overly bulky"
+1,The fastening tab is sharp like razor blades that often bruise or cut baby thighs,"I like Pampers Dry for almost everything, except the fastening tab. I had tried every way: change diaper every 2 hours or so, make sure the tabs go far up on the diaper. However, as my baby is very active, crawling and learning to walk, very often he gets cuts or red bruises on his thighs, sometimes on the tummy, where the fastening tabs touch the skin.Please Pampers do something about the sharpness of the tabs."
+1,causes diaper rash... i returned it,They caused diaper rash. I changed to Huggies and they were gone. We have used pampers over last 6 years for my kids but i will never use Baby -Dry again.
+2,"The best Deal among net, brick & mortar","The cheapest way you can buy baby diapers, and you don't have to sweat it, it will come to your front door. Baby diaper shopping nirvana."
+1,Horrendous Smell!,"The Huggies Supreme diapers are the only diapers my wife and I will ever use! They are quality diapers that never leak for our 2 kids under 2.Plus, they don't have any disgusting scent at all! We have tried Pampers and Luvs, and not only do they leak, but they have the most horrendous scent - we had to throw them away!Trust me - Huggies diapers are worth the small amount of money more you will pay!Highly unrecommended 1 star review."
+1,Quality issue,I purchased a box of Pampers baby dry size 1( 252 pcs) and found brown stained at the front of the diapers. Still have 2 unopened bags with brown stained.
+1,Not Good Quality,"I purchased this kind of diapers from Amazon hoping this is the lowest price I can get. Obviously, it is cheaper with 30% off but it is very bad quality. My wife has to change the diapers 2-3 hours because of the draining. I used to get the same one from Target and I was happy with it but for this one? No. I wouldn't recommend any mom to purchase this item from Amazon."
+1,Not good for baby bums,"I bought these when they were a killer deal. I have a 4 month old and I have never used this brand before. BAD MISTAKE! They ended up giving my little girl a burn-like rash on her bottom and I only used 2 of them. It took almost a week for it to go away after I switched back to huggies. It was NOT a diaper rash, it was way worse, it happened almost instantly after I started use. I would not recommend to anyone. After I returned these (can I just say Amazon has the best customer service EVER!!!) I read reviews of other moms on different websites and it seems like I am not the only one this has happened too."
+2,Unbelivable service,"I subscribed this item at Amazon once two months, Great service! I usually got it the day after the subscribed date. Amazingly fast!"
+2,Great Baby Dry Diaper,This is the best Baby Dry Diaper for your special little one. Your baby really stays dry and comfortable specially during the night and the fitting is great.
+1,late shipping!!!,"Placed an order on 09/08/04, today is 10/08/04.I've been waiting for 1 month already and it still has not been shipped!!!Are you challenging the customers' patience???"
+1,Would not buy again,"I have been using Pampers cruisers with both of my kids, and never had any problems. But recently decided to try baby-dry diapers, and now very dissapointed that I even decided to try. For the last few nights my little girl woke up crying, because she was wet from head to toes. Baby-dry diapers are fine for daycares where the child is changed every hour, but they are horrible for the night time. I would never buy them again!"
+1,Shipping no longer a problem,"Great Diapers.As of December 2004--Shipping is no longer a problem. Ships out within a couple of days, and received with in ten. Free shipping. Gotta love that.Give 5 stars, but unable to edit the stars--only the review."
+1,horrible,"I ve always been a pampers user.. used cruisers size 5 for my son 2 yrs old and 32 lbs and they were great at daytime and used huggies overnight at bedtime...my husband got a giant box of these by mistake from a store , they were cheaper so I decided to give them a try.. BAD DECISION.. not soft at all and they leak after one hour of wearing them, terrible.. and they are smaller than cruisers so they don't fit well.. DO NOT BUY"
+1,Big Disappointment !,"I have been using Pampers Cruisers for the longest. One night I ran out and I had to run to the store to buy some more. They did not have the Cruisers but instead had these. I purchased them thinking if I had as much success with the Cruisers then these should not be much different from those. W R O N G !! I couldn't wait to get rid of these !! EVERY Morning my son would be soaked through the diaper, sheets all wet, and very smelly ! These hardly hold anything through the night ! The name is not fitting what so ever ! I actually can't believe that Pampers would even put their name on something like this ! The diaper is thin, cheap, and honestly a headache! If you want something that is guaranteed to hold through the night, without any of these problems, go with the Pampers Cruisers ! Because these right here are a total waste of money, manufacturing, and time ! Major Fail !!!"
+2,diapers,It's great to be able to order diapers online. Plus it is much cheaper than going to your local store. I love amazon.
+2,Great Diapers,These diapers are great for daytime but did leak when used overnight. I don't know if the 12 hours protection they claim on the box is all that true so I did also order huggies overnight diapers as well!
+1,So sad :-(,"We have LOVED Pampers - have used them exclusively for all 3 of our children until now. I just upped my almost two year old from Baby Dry 4's to size 5's, expecting no big change, just help with her volume increase. Something has definitely changed! I first noticed a new chemical-like smell I never smelled with any previous Pampers Baby Dry. Then my daughter quickly developed a diaper rash. This child has never had a diaper rash a day in her life before this. I was still hesitant to believe it really could be the Pampers (they're so great! no leaks! so cheap on Amazon! I've ALWAYS used them!), but finally bought some Seventh Generation diapers to try, and the diaper rash vanished. MAJOR BUMMER!!! Why ruin such a great product, P&G? So sad to cancel my Subscribe & Save sub for these... :-("
+1,Awful!,"These diapers do not work at all! We had been using Pampers Swaddlers and they are great. Unfortunately, I saw that I could buy these for a few dollars cheaper and decided to try them out. They do not work. We have been using them for about a week and EVERY time my son has a poopy diaper, it's a complete blow out. Even when he is upright, it somehow leaks out the top of the back of the diaper. We had been using the Swaddlers and only had one blow out in 4 months. Maybe these diapers work with older children with firmer stools, but they do not work at all for us at this age. Besides the constant blow outs, these diapers have a plastic, cheap feeling. Pampers should be ashamed to put their name on them. So, instead of saving a few dollars, I'm now buying new diapers even when I have around 200 of these diapers left."
+1,Very Disappointed,I signed up with subscribe and save and receive a case of pampers every 2 months or more frequently. When i signed up i thought i was locking in my rate at the price given then and did notice that it fluctuated by a minimal amount. Now when i received my order once again i was disappointed to notice that the price went up a lot about $10 since I started ordering here. By now the price in not so cheap and i may buy elsewhere.
+2,Our favs,"We tried 4 or 5 different kinds of diapers when our son was born from all the samples and such. We got a pack of these from a neighbor and they worked the best of all, so we've stuck with these. You can tell how wet the diaper is by feeling how inflated the diaper is. Wish I was using cloth diapers but that didn't really work out for us due to logistics (no washer) and I wish I had a more ""natural"" choice, but others are more expensive and don't work as well. These are 14.5 cents a diaper w/ Amazon Mom."
+2,Very Convenient and recomended,"It's a well recommended product. Therefore what I would like to comment is, based on my job I work late unplanned hours and it's very difficult for me to plan my shopping list. Having Amazon door to door service for this product is so convenient that it ease myself so much. You place the order and it's delivered to your door step on time."
+2,baby dry diapers,"Baby dry diapers are not quite as soft as the swaddlers, but they haven't leaked at all and I definitely like them better than any Huggies diaper."
+1,Worst diapers out there.,"Pampers Swaddlers were the best diapers when my son was a newborn, but we have found that all Pampers in sizes larger than 2 are awful! I much prefer both the Target and Walgreens brands. Pampers leak every single time he wears them (he is 18 months now) so this leads to SO much more laundry! I would NOT buy them again."
+2,Just ok,"I love the softness of these diapers, and the characters are cute. However, they seem to leak more than the Huggies I was using before. Therefore, I'm going to try another brand or go back to Huggies... :("
+2,Great overnight choice!,I had been using Huggies Overnites and this was a great deal (with an e-coupon) so I thought I'd give them a try. I like how thin they are while still being really absorbent. Great fit!
+2,Nescafe Clasico Instant coffee ....... GREAT!!!,"My husband and I drink instant coffee every morning before going to the office. For a long time I've been seeking the perfect coffee maker to elevate our coffee drinking pleasure, but for many reasons it's just simpler, quicker and hotter to drink instant coffee. So, you might call me an instant coffee connoisseur, because I've tried nearly all the instant varieties available at our local market. I can't say I adore any of them, but Nescafe rises to the top of the list when I rank them by taste, aroma and creme."
+2,Diapers,I love being able to buy the big pack of economy pack plus diapers. When i buy them that means i dont have to go to the store every week to buy diapers!
+1,Not too happy,"I prefer the Pampers Swaddler, It was my mistake I got the wrong kind but had already placed my order and didnt realize that they weren't swaddler. Gave my poor baby a rash. These diapers are too thin for my baby. Not pleased at all"
+1,Waste of money,I have used pampers for a lot of years but have always used cruisers. I tried the baby dry version and couldn't be more disappointed. Just two diapersin and both were soiled through. Now I don't know what to do with the other 190!
+2,Subscribe and save is awesome!,This product is delivered almost instantly after placing your order. The no mess packaging is convenient and environmentally friendly. No extra (and pointless) boxes to throw away.
+1,"The bigger the diaper, the less it holds...","In the past year, I've come to appreciate and only purchase the Pampers brand for my growing daughter's needs. After reaching 15 months of age, however, the diaper wasn't able to keep hold up to overnight use and I started using a nighttime diaper from a different manufacturer. As grandmothers and others watch the baby, they don't know which diaper to use at which time, so I've completely switched from Pampers to another more sturdy brand that doesn't leak and doesn't cause wet mornings."
+2,cheapest price,I am always looking for the best prices on diapers. I like these overnight diapers - they work for us - we always use one size larger than our daily diapers and that seems to work.
+2,satisfied,"I have tried several different brands of diapers for my son, but Pampers are the best. They are thin yet keep him dry for a long time."
+2,They just work,"These diapers work very well for my little boy, they are comfortable and very absorbent. He's been wearing the Baby Dry Diapers for several months now and he hasn't had any problems with irritations. The packaging is also really handy, inside each box are 3 plastic sleeves with diapers; it makes it easy to take some to the grandparents or a sitter."
+1,so thin,"I liked pamper baby dry size 4. So I tried size 5 and expected it to last long. However, the size 5 one is so much thinner than size 4."
+2,Always a goodchoice,I like pampers-they are always a good safe choice for diapers. They seem to work well & I love the soft scent. No problems with leaks. Cute design
+1,Does not justify its name!!,"I bought pampers baby dry for my new born. An absolute waste of money. Used only a few and i already hate them. Leaks, and becomes a wet cottony ball,and does not fit right will not suggest this to a friend! And will not use then ever!!! I have the entire box just sitting and collecting dust!"
+1,Disappointed,"I have a two year old. We have been ordering this diaper for over a year now from Amazon. This last shipment has been very poor in that the sides rip everytime I try to ""fasten"" them across her legs/hips. I am very disappointed in the pampers product at this point. Over half of the current package opened has ended in this fashion. I am having second thoughts about my next shipment hoping it is not just the diapers Amazon ships for Pampers."
+2,pampers,What a life saver. I ordered these for my granddaughter and they saved me time and money. I would purchase again
+2,Great deal on pampers,"We prefer Pampers diapers & these (at least at the time) were a great deal. No complaints. Don't think they last 12 hr though, but none do."
+1,"Leaked almost all the time, and every time at night!","Not a fan of these diapers. I have a son, and these diapers leaked all the time. I usually use Huggies and they rarely leak! Thought I would try these because I love the Swaddlers for newborns. Looks like I will be switching back to Huggies."
+2,Reliable,"I mostly use cloth diapers, though I have these as a back-up to use if we're on the go or if he's sick. Was happy with Swaddlers, moved onto Baby Dry when he outgrew those and continue to be satisfied. Only time it ever leaked was when I waited too long between changes."
+1,Not as good as Huggies,"They are OK diapers. We have always bought Huggies, and after using these diapers, are firmly believe in Huggies. These get full too quickly and then becomes very very hard to deal with. Our duaghter wasn't comfortable in these either, and constantly complained."
+1,Pampers Swaddlers are MUCH MUCH BETTER!,"Same story here! I have been using Pampers Swaddlers for a while before buying this after reading through the reviews. What a huge mistake! It never keeps my 4 month old baby dry, I have to keep changing it as soon as he pees. I'll never buy it again!!!"
+2,"great diapers, great service","This is the best diaper so far i have used. Not too thick like Huggies, no plastic feeling like Luv. wonderful."
+1,Gave my son a rash,"I used Pampers exclusively for the first year of my son's life and loved them (Swaddlers, then Cruisers). I stopped using them when they added the Dry-Max, because I heard so many bad things about it. I switched to Up&Up, which I like a lot. I was afraid my baby would have a bad reaction to the Dry-Max. I was under the impression that Baby-Dry didn't have the Dry-max in it. It doesn't say dry-max on the box, anyhow. I got a great deal on a huge box, so I decided to try them. I started using them on Monday, and by Wednesday my son's behind was broke out and inflamed. So now I have 130+ diapers I won't use. Of course, not everyone will have the same problem. But I've tried several brands: Huggies, Luvs, Fisher-Price, generics, etc. and my son never developed a rash. I'm not sure what Pampers is adding to these diapers, but they should have left well enough alone. I will never buy Pampers again."
+1,"Baby is not dry in Baby Dry, Prefer Swaddlers","I have been using Pampers Swaddlers for my son (now 13 months old) and highly recommend THIS brand of Pampers. My goal was to order the same brand from Amazon but the only brand available on Amazon was Pampers Baby Dry diapers so I decided to give it a try, because after all, it is still made by Pampers, a name I trust. I do NOT recommend Baby Dry diapers. My son would stay dry in the Swaddlers but ironically he was soaking wet in the Baby Dry diapers. The diaper does not hold the wetness which would become saggy once wet and leak up the front, so he would be wet all over, in his diaper, his pjs, and his bedding, overnight in this diaper. He also developed more diaper rashes from wearing this diaper compared to the other one. I love the delivery service Amazon provides, but I will not get Baby Dry again."
+1,"LEAK, BLOW OUT, MESS MESS MESS","These leak so bad. Any time my 1 yr old goes number two, I have to change his clothes and mine. His PJs are soaked around the diaper if he sleeps through the night. I am terribly disappointed. I love pampers swaddlers for babies and thought I would try these to save some money, well no money was saved because I feel like I use double the diapers to keep my ""baby dry"""
+1,huge disappointment,"Even though they don't leak, I hate the fact that the baby smells poop all the time. The diaper gets wet and then the baby and all his clothes smell terrible. Also I don't like them because they do not seem as natural on the baby's skin as the Huggies. Huggies are for sure a better option! I will never buy them again!"
+2,Love them for sensative little squiters!,"We were using Swaddlers for our son and he just wasn't happy with them - he would make the tiniest little pee, a couple dribbles at best and he would start screaming. We would literally go through 5 diapers in 10 minutes! We decided to go with Baby Dry for the daytime and he's so content! We still change him often but we aren't wasting diapers on an eyedropper full of pee anymore.We like them better than Swaddlers for a couple other reasons: they are perfumed but not as heavy as Swaddlers are (which my husband HATED anyhow), there is no indicator line but it is still very easy to tell when they are wet. Baby dry are thinner and trimmer than the Swaddlers were but absorb better.Downside: they are blue on the absorbent side - they make the poop look EXTRA gross."
+1,Pampers Baby Dry,I am not a fan of the pampers baby dry. I have a 16 month old and when the diaper gets wet it starts to sag in the bottom to the point where it looks funny and I am sure is uncomfortable for her. The fact that she is such a mover I think makes this not a great diaper for her age. The pamper cruisers are great and that is what she is wearing now. Before I could not decide between the baby dry size 5 and the cruisers size 5 because I really didn't know what the difference was and now I do! The fit!
+1,Baby Wet,"I don't normally write reviews unless I feel strongly about them, positive or negative. I feel so strongly negative about Pampers Baby Dry that I felt compelled to write this review. These diapers leak all the time. And not just when they're full- they leak even when the diaper is brand new and dry. They leak so astoundingly bad, that it's as if there is no diaper there at all. It surprises me, because I've actually had a great experience with Pampers Cruisers. I thought Baby Dry would be just as good as the Cruisers, but that hasn't been the case. I'd imagine that because every baby's body is built a little different, different diapers will fit better than others, so not everyone will have the same experience with the same diaper. All I can say is that, for my son, Baby Dry is about as bad as they can get. I'd go with Pampers Cruisers instead."
+2,Exceptional diapers. Superior to the Swaddlers the hospital sent us home with!,"These are exceptional diapers! They are far superior to the Pampers Swaddlers that the hospital sent us home with. The Swaddlers were nice, but we have had several leaks while using them and not a single leak using the Baby Dry. The price is the best around when you sign up for the Amazon Mom program.Since size seems to matter with diapers, our baby is ~10 lbs and 20""."
+2,Love these diapers,"These diapers have been my go to with both my children. They do not leak overnight, and do not cause any skin irritation like other diapers. If you are looking for a quality diaper, order Baby Dry diapers!"
+1,"Terrible, Leaky, Useless Diapers","We couldn't be more disappointed with these diapers. We bought them for our 20-month old daughter to wear at nighttime and not once have they kept her dry. They leak through the front, the legs, the back, you name it. Really poor quality and they've put us off Pampers for life. Stay away."
+1,Not something I would buy ever again,"The overall quality of Pampers has gone down so much and babydry is worse of all. after just two hours of putting it on, it breaks and actually all the inside material comes out. I had to vacuum so many times after having such incidents. no more babydry for us."
+1,Baby WET,These are awful. I have to change these constantly because they do not pull moisture away from baby's bottom. So annoyed that I bought such a big box.
+1,Not as good as swaddlers - leaky,"I love pampers swaddlers, but these are less expensive for a reason. The Baby Dry line has the blue colored inner liner (gel?) which is not as absorbent as swaddlers. The first diaper we tried leaked after just about 1 hour of use. We sent the box back and bought the swaddlers again. Amazon made the return easy, and even set up the UPS pickup at our door, which was a plus."
+2,Proud Yia Yia (Grandmother),"My daugher loves the pampers and what is really nice through the Mom's club, they are shipped to her every month, with a high count than you can find at the stores (all of them) and the lowest price I've seen anywhere. It's great not to have one thing to worry about and a great gift that keeps on giving. Changing sizes is not a problem either. We both really like the product, my Granddaughter has tried 5 or 6 other brands and nothing fits her like Pampers. You can't go wrong with the quality, quantity and the price."
+2,A no-brainer!!!!,I pay MORE at my local store (price tax) and get LESS diapers per box (128) than this deal (176!). My only regret is not buying this way sooner. I could have saved hundreds in diaper costs over the span of 2 years that I've been buying diapers. I don't know if Costco or Sam's Club sell this specific brand in mega-size or bigger but I doubt you can get a better deal without leaving your home or paying a membership to get a cheaper deal. I will be buying diapers this way from now on.
+2,love Pampers,"We love Pampers Baby Dry. We have used it with both of our boys. The economy size you get so many diapers for your money. Plus Amazon Mom gives a great discount. And if you can get any coupon codes, you can score a BIG discount on diapers. WE LOVE AMAZON!!"
+1,Was not impressed by this product,I saw that Pampers had a good deal on subscribe and buy so I decided to try it out. Unfortunately it did not work out for us. We had a lot of leaky diapers. We have tried out Huggies and Kirkland brand diapers and are happy with those. My first preference would be Huggies and then Kirkland
+2,Exactly as advertised...,"We have used the Baby Dry diapers for the last year. Hands down these are the best diapers we have tried for overnight use. Sure there are the occasional nights my daughter overfills them, but she sleeps for 11 to 12 hours each night and it is expected. It has happened maybe 10 times out of 365, so no big deal here. Overall I am more than completely satisfied and my daughter certainly has no complaints. We are expecting our 2nd in a few months and Pampers is all I intend to use."
+1,Terrible Diapers!,"I am so disappointed in these diapers. They are cheap and plasticy feeling. Also, They are not absorbant at all. I thought all Pampers diapers were wonderful until these. I wish I could get my money back because I cenrtainly will not be using the rest of them. I am on the subscribe and save and these are the only ones I can get for size 2."
+2,Good diapers,"All in all, I like these diapers. My daughter wore the size 4 Baby Dry diapers and I decided to switch to the bigger ones. My daughter's weight is 26 lbs and the size 4 was just too small for her. As she started gaining more weight she began growing out of these diapers because later on she started having leaks from the diaper at night. I decided to go with the bigger size 5 and that it should be better. Well they are great because they are bigger, but the problem is that they are too big. There's space between her body and the middle of the diaper. So when she pees, at times the pee just comes out on the side instead of the diaper. The connection between the body and diaper is not good. I'm sure when she gains more weight the diapers will be great again. Overall I like these diapers a lot."
+1,Pampers Baby Dry All Wet,"I purchased 204 Pampers Baby Dry Diapers. They are different from ones I have bought in the past. The first week we used them, my 10 month old son peed through his diaper two nights (which he had never done previously) in the middle of the night. They are thin and do not stand up to wetness the way other pampers do. Now I have to go out and buy night diapers to get through all these diapers. I will never buy these again."
+1,"Oh, how I hate these diapers!!!","When I had my son 8 years ago, I swore by Pampers. They were the only brand I used. I recently tried them for my one year old daughter after using another brand and in just one week I cannot believe the amount of leaks we have had!! She is constantly soaking right through them. They sag in the back with only a small amount of liquid in them. My husband is begging me to go back to our old brand, which I am promptly going to do. I don't know if these diapers work better on boys than on girls or if they have just changed them. I HATE them! Terrible."
+1,Will Never Buy Pampers Again,"I have to believe we got a defective lot, but the right hand side adhesive tab tears itself free on about 2 out of 3 diapers that we put on our newborn--after the diaper is on the baby and her clothes are buttoned up. We have resorted to medical tape to hold the diapers together. This is our 3rd child, so we're pretty sure we aren't trying to put them on too tight."
+1,A big design defect,"My son has been using Pamper Cruiser and never had problem. So I think Baby-dry may be the same good. So I ordered some online, but am very disappointed with its design. The first time my 21-month-old wore it, it left a red mark in his thighs. One big design problem with it is the strip that adheres to the front side is not elastic, so it makes it impossible to auto-adjust itself, and is not suitable for an active toddler as it may cut into the skin. I have to return the product as I just can't use it on my son!"
+1,Awful,These diapers are terrible. I'm not sure the diapers in the box are actually Pampers. They leak--and not just out the legs or up the back. Right through the part of the diaper that is supposed be the most absorbent. The box says they are good for 12 hour overnight protection--a joke. Maybe three hours. Every time I've used these overnight my baby (14 lbs) has woken up soaked.
+1,Poor quality,Quality of these diapers is NOT same as other Pampers Baby-Dry Diapers (same size 5) that I have bought before. These diapers come with very small fasteners and so they don't stick well. Diaper comes off easily. This pack is economy in quality too. I can not believe this kind of product is made by Pampers!!! Will NOT buy this 144 pack again.
+2,Not too Shabby,"Pamper diapers are pretty good. They do not hold up as well as huggies as far as leaking goes, but for the price on Amazon its worth it!!"
+2,works and affordable,I have subscribed this item and receive it every month. It works for my baby. The quantities are great that makes it very cheap to afford compared to what you get when you buy them in stores. I did lot of research and this is the cheapest place to buy diapers. The quality of the diapers is also good. I will continue to buy them from Amazon as long as I need them.
+1,Babydry?!? Should be called baby wet and leak,"These didn't work for my daughter at all. Too short, Leaked every time she urinated. I love Pampers Swaddlers, but the baby dry are awful and not worth the wasted money."
+2,Thankful Mom,"I have three children in diapers. My oldest is 4 years old and is autistic. We have not been able to potty train him yet.We tried several brands only to find out that Pampers Baby Dry was always the one we went back to. No question! No leaks! But the cost of our diapers just adds up. Amazon has the absolute cheapest price I have found - in stores or on-line. And free shipping, and I got (...) off with a promotion for baby items over (...) prurchased. I made out! And never had to leave my door! Thanks Amazon! Really!"
+2,perfect diaper,"ive been purchasing diapers for years.these are perfect they are soft,absorb well even at night.they work better than the new cruisers.i have bought these and cruisers,the old ones worked well.the new ones leak everywhere especially infront.i have never had a poo leak from these diapers.unless your child has diarrhea there shouldnt be any leaks.these are also a better value than the cruisers."
+1,Not for sensitive babies,I am a dermatology practitioner and my own kids have sensitive or eczema prone skin- usually use sensitive pampers but out of stock-this diaper made my 12 month old break out within a day of using.
+1,1st time parents,We have a 5mo old baby boy and his 18pounds not 19 just yet. We just bought the #3 on 3/5/12. This size leaks everything!I rate #3 A BIG ZERO. Don't get us wrong we loved loved loved #1 & 2's maybe because it had the leak lock.#3 is not made right. The plastic inside directs anything..pee or poop right out. Our baby leaked both things from the back and around the thighs. OMG we had to change his entire outfit 4 times in one day.I wish we can get our money back but we threw the box in trash =( Diapers are expensive. Stores should have some sort of policy where parents can get their money back esp if they have not opened the 2nd pack and hardly used the 1st.I will keep you posted what happens and what we find that works for us. Good luck everyone
+1,These diapers leak!,"I've used Pampers Cruisers and Pull-ups and both work great...but these Baby Dry Pampers are awful. They leak probably once a day. I've never had this experience before with other diapers which hold the wetness much better. I will be shopping for a different kind. This is ridiculous, no way should they leak as much as they do...very frustrating."
+1,Not what it used to be!,I only used pampers for my son when he was first born because they fit so well and were extremely absorbable! But after I lost my job I started buying the big boxes from Costco that are the kirkland brand diapers (which are basically the Huggies). I purchased these because of the price at the time with free shipping and the price of gas it turned out to cost just as much as those did. Well I will not be using these diapers for him anymore! They do not hold anything in! He goes to bed with a new/fresh diaper every night and by the time he wakes up 8-10 hours later he is completely soaked through! Never once did this happen with the Costco brand diapers...or pull ups! For 2 weeks now he has been soaking through every night and that is without liquids before bed! No more Pampers for me!
+1,"strong smells, no longer the old baby dry any more","I have been using baby dry for a year with the subscribe of Amazon. All the past papers from size 3 to 5 are so good that I found the baby dry diaper is the best on market and Amazon did give great price for it.Lately, I got a box of diapers those are very different from what I used to have. The box size is 172 diapers instead of 156, for which I guess it is the new packing, but should be the same product. Unfortunately, I was wrong. The diaper is very different. All the diapers give out so strong smells that gave me headache. The smell is like the bad play mat or some foam you could find in the cheap way. I then ordered a replacement, and the same thing happened. I have to return. And I guess I would not buy diapers on Amazon anymore."
+1,total useless..,"this is one of the worst diapers we ever used. We have been using Papmers Sensitive and thought we will try this. Nothing is staying in this diaper.even for a small leak, it becomes very wet and we end up changing the diaper... and when she takes a poop, it just literally overflows. will never buy this again."
+2,Best diapers by far,"We have tried every single diaper with my son, by far these are the best. He is on the chubby side so the expandable waist is great for him. We experience no leaks during the day, but during the night we do get diaper leaks (took away one star for that), so we do use a different diaper at nights."
+2,Easy!,Love ordering these from amazon! It's so simple and easy! It's great not having to run to the store to get diapers - these are delivered right to my door! What could be better than that?
+1,BIG MESS,"These diapers seem to have gone down hill fast with regards to quality. Over the past two packages (in a span of around 20 diapers) we have had two diapers burst open at night and deposit the inner crystals all over my toddler and his crib. A big mess and who knows the effects of the crystals? Also, my son has NEVER had a diaper rash and now has a severe case. Pampers Baby Dry diapers has been a good value in the past but will never use again."
+1,Quality declined,I have bought four boxes of this product in the past year and had been very happy with it till this latest box. We had to throw away a number of the diapers because the elastic is loose and doesn't conform to the baby's thighs at all. The waistband also tears if the baby moves a lot. Very disappointed in the poor quality.
+1,"""Baby Dry""?!@ These leak all over the place!","I purchased these for my 7-month-old. They are supposed to keep your baby ""dry"" for up to 12 hours (box states). I'd put these on our baby at 9 p.m. By 4 a.m. they'd be full to the point that they had wet his sleeper (so we'd have to change his clothes at 4 a.m. which did not help our sleeping routine.) I would buy something else and not spend the money on Pampers again. I am now using Parent's Choice diapers from Walmart and these work better for us."
+1,Don't bother,"I thought Pampers were Pampers. I was so wrong. Pampers Dry Baby diapers are very thin and when soiled are completely saturated with waste. I change my baby about every 20-30 minutes when he's up and these diapers are awful. Overnight they are not even close to adequate, they stink & leak up his back. Just don't bother and get Swaddlers instead. 2 stars because I got them for 16 cents each with Amazon Mom. I now have 253 diapers to get rid of because I wanted to save some $."
+2,Best diapers!,"Best diapers ever! Believe me, with my two kids I tried a lot! Good leakage protection, thin (what is very good for summer)."
+1,A raw deal,"I decided to try the Pampers Dry instead of our usual Pampers Swaddlers in hopes of keeping my son more comfortable overnight, because he sleeps 8-10 hours. Huge mistake! These diapers made him more uncomfortable. He has huge sores on his bottom from these diapers. The sores developed in a little more that 24 hours of use. It started as redness and then turned into sores. At 6 months old, he has never had an issue with redness or even had diaper rash. I feel so bad for switching. Beware."
+2,Great Bargain,"The Pampers were a great bargain for the price! I wish they actually worked closer to the ""up to 12 hours"" promise... I really wanted them to help get through the night with my 16 month old, because her diaper ends up leaking around 4 hours into it.. So I still have to continue to wake her up in the middle of the night to change her. Which sometimes can be a HORRIBLE task! I do feel that they have the best fit for the size though.. Overall, I would definitely buy this brand and this ""economy Pack"" again! Good Deal!"
+1,Do NOT buy this product,I have been using Pampers Swaddlers size 3 but because of the outrageous price increase I switched to Pampers Dry economy pack......my child's linen is now wet in the mornings and blowouts have been horrible. And now I am stuck with 2 boxes of unusable diapers. How could Pampers sell such an inferior product. I am switching to another brand and another source (such as Costco) from now on.
+1,BE AWARE,"I purchased this package of 222 diapers size 3 and it is already 3rd time (from out of 10 changing) that our baby got whole his body covered with those jelly pieces from inside the diaper. Scary, i hope it is not toxic or something."
+2,Great Diapers,I love pampers dry diapers. They do keep baby dry unless really full but it can hold a lot. I have been using these since my baby was born. The deal on Amazon is great when you subscribe.
+2,The best diapers we've tried,"These are the best diapers we've tried so far. My son is tall and lean with a little potbelly, and these fit great. We can get them tight enough on the sides and around the legs, but they're not too tight on his belly. Unfortunately, since they've gone up in price for us since Amazon changed their Amazon Moms program, we'll probably switch to Luvs Ultra Leakguard, which we've found are almost identical but cheaper. The only thing I don't like about Pampers is that they have a colorful pattern on them, and I wish I could find a diaper that worked well and was just plain white so that it wouldn't show through light colored clothing."
+1,Not worth the money,"I purchased the Pampers Baby Dry by mistake and I hated them. They leak and they are hard. Pampers Swaddlers are excellent they NEVER leak, they are soft and comfortable for my baby boy. Stick with the Swaddlers or you'll not only be changing the babies diaper more often but you'll be changing the babies clothes and bedding too."
+2,Best Diapers Ever,I'm still considered a new mom I only have one toddler she is 2 years old. I only order her diapers online now. I have gone to the stores in my town and her size is always always always sold out but with amazon her size is always here and here. I'm also amazon prime and I ger her diapers in 2 days after I order them. I love it that hold everything and more. I have told friends this is the only way I will ever order her diapers.
+2,Pampers are the best!!!!!!!!!,Great product at a great price plus free shipping! Doesn't get any better than that! I have worked in daycare for 11years now and still claim pampers to be the best brand out there for diapers and wipes!P.S. I'm also a mom:)
+2,Pampers baby dry,"My baby is 2 years old and I have tried just about every diaper on the market. Pampers Baby Dry are, by far, my favorite. This is also a great value on Amazon especially if you sign up for regular delivery and get the discount."
+2,GREAT diaper,I have been using Pampers BabyDry for a longtime. My son is 17 months now and it works like a charm. It stays dry for a longtime where few other brands gave a bad smell. This one doesnt smell at all and good quality.I wud recommend this to everyone. ***** out of 5 stars. :-)
+1,Good value but not great absorbtion,"My daughter lives down the street from us with her husband and we keep Tricia, our grand-daughter, quite often. Joe and I love Amazon - he buys almost every tool he uses here! So on his last order he ordered these Pampers baby Dry Economy Pack. the price was fantastic but leaks are too frequent from the sides between her legs. We won't be getting these again and I'm not even sure I want to risk finishing the supply we still have..."
+2,Best Diapers available!!,I have four children and this is the only diapers that did not leak or cause my child to break out in a rash. I believe it is best for the skin if you can do cloth but if you are using diapers this is the one to pick! I only buy pampers baby dry (the other pampers cause my babies to have rashes). These diapers will hold all the pee and runny poo=) The price on subsribe and save is great and with no tax or shipping how could you go wrong?!
+1,one mess after another,"I have been pleased with the regular pampers size 1, but I'm very disappointed with the Baby Dry Size 1. They are significantly smaller than the regular size 1 diapers and do not cover the back of my baby, so it's been one mess and clothing change after another."
+2,The best of pampers,"truly dry, no leak - very very happy with this one, have tried almost all other Pamers. but this one is the best."
+2,Pampers,Works great on my little one. We did try different brands but for some reason Pampers seem to be good fit for her.
+1,Very bad product I have ever had from Pampers,"I read the reviews before I buy this, I don't know how others are not have the issue I had. Every one says this baby dry diaper is very perfect for their kid. But one couple of them mentioned it is leaking. The same thing happened with our kid. The first time I used this we saw the leak all over his dress and we thought we haven't dressed him perfectly. But that's not true, every time we used this diaper there is leak almost 4 times out of 5. We are not at all happy with this product. Before using this we tried Cruisers and that one is perfect. Just that because this baby dry is little cheaper than cruisers we thought of giving it a try. We learned the lesson that cheap ones wil not the great ones always. I would not recommend this to any one."
+1,poor quality,"This is the worst diaper I have used out of all the different brand of pampers. Just because it is more in quantity doesn't mean it is a good quality. I am not ready to more on yet, so I am giving the pampers cruiser a try before I make a final decision to move to another brand of diapers. I am hoping we can still continue to do business, since I have being using this brand for 8 years for all my children."
+1,Good but not great,"When my baby sleeps 12 hours, her diaper is wet. It also leaked a few times. Also, on the subscribe and save with Amazon, the price almost doubled within the past 2 months. I got the box for less than $20 in April and now it it over $35. I will check somewhere else for better deals."
+2,Excellent Diaper,"This is a fantastic diaper. It can do what it says-- stand up to a 12 hours of peeing overnight. It handles big bowel movements well. It's never leaked. My baby has not had any kind of reaction to the diaper. The only reason I give this diaper 4 stars is because Luvs does the same thing for much cheaper-- in this case about $15 cheaper for the same amount of diapers. Luvs does have a powder sent which I would not prefer if money were no object, however it's not too strong and is worth it to save that amount of money per box."
+1,Pampers dry max cause our baby to have a rash,"Pampers are good quality, pretty good protection against blowouts, etc. But we have two complaints. First of all, there's a mesh on the inside that sticks to baby's bottom pretty consistently. Worse, for us, the ""dry"" part is because of chemicals in the diaper, which caused our baby to develop red, rashy skin very quickly. We've since read that this is a common issue with Pampers, especially ""dry max"". Overall, I would not recommend these to a friend. Huggies and others have worked far better for us."
+1,Dry but not the best choice for size 1,Props:- The diaper actually does a good job on dry out.Cons:- It is too thin to hold watery poop- It does not have a wetness indicator.Definitely not a good choice for new parents. I will probably buy it when the baby older than 6 months because it's cheaper than others.
+2,dream,This is every moms dream is to have your diapers come to the door. Thank You Amazon! I don't have to stop and go get diapers.
+1,"LEAKS, Cruisers are much better","My daughter has been using Pampers diapers since she was born. We tried Huggies size 4, but they felt cheap and thin. Oh and it leaked everytime. So we went back to Pampers Cruisers. She is at size 5 now and I was wondering why Baby Dry was cheaper, so I decided to try a box. Baby Dry didn't do it's diaper job. She has wet her car seat, chair so many times already having baby dry diapers on. We decided to go back to Cruisers. They were the best for my daughter. Pampers overnight for night time use were the best for her as well. Ofcourse there were occasional leaks, but it is minimum. Sometimes leaks happen, but at the minimum is okay."
+1,Wet on outside,These diapers feel wet to the touch. I thought it was just me being crazy but then this morning I went to change my son after feeding him and the burp clothe I laid under him (so that if he has a blowout while im feeding him my work clothes wont get messed) was wet. I thought he just leaked but when I looked at his PJs they were wet in spots that were no where near the openings. I diaper had in essences split in different spots! I won't be buying these again.
+2,Good diapers at a good deal,Good diapers at a good deal -- Amazon ships them automatically and being a member of the Mom's club allows for a huge discount... Go Amazon!
+2,Worth a try,"I am normally very faithful about using Pampers Swaddlers because they are so absorbent but Swaddlers aren't bigger than size 3 so I thought I would give these a try for when we outgrow the Swaddlers. The Baby Dry was cheaper per diaper than Swaddlers and Cruisers. I am very pleased with the diapers, however, my son does leak through overnight. I don't know if the diaper is totally to blame because he does sleep on his stomach some of the time and he is a super soaker at night! I have been using these diapers for 4 weeks and I have enough diapers left to last another 2-3 weeks! I think I will try Cruisers next to have something else to compare to. We definitely prefer the Pampers brand!!"
+1,Quality issues,"I usually get Pampers BAby dry from Amazon for my son. And I always have been happy with this product, but not at this time. Surprisingly When I started to use product from this box for night time. It was leaking. At first I could not understand how this happen, because I always used this product before and never had any incident like that. Even though I was changing my son extra time during night and diaper was not really full, he would ended up in the wet bed. I realized it leaks when he sleeps on the side, but it not suppose to happen. I guess I just got defective box. I bought pampers cruisers for overnight use, and used baby dry only for day time. It is sad, but at this time the quality of product was not what I expected."
+1,"The worst Pampers I've used, do not buy","I've used Huggies and Pampers and settled on Pampers. I loved the Swaddlers and the Cruisers were pretty good. I accidentally ordered these instead of the Cruisers and didn't know that until we pulled these out. They are smaller than the same size in Cruisers, thinner and my son leaks overnight even if his diapers was changed at 3 or 4 a.m. if he's not changed every 1-2 hours! Ridiculous. Do not waste your money. Do not buy."
+1,"""Baby Dry"" makes baby ""wet""","I have been using the Pampers Swaddlers for 8 months but decided to try the ""Baby Dry"" because of the reviews and price. What a mistake!!! Do not get these. Every morning, my son wakes up completely wet......leaving the sheets & mattress cover wet too. When the diaper gets wet, the moisture does not lock away from the baby....and the diaper gets weighed down. They are awful! I just wish I didn't order the 222 count. I am stuck with these for awhile."
+1,Not great for newborns.,"I first tried these when my son was 4 weeks old. Pampers SWADDLERS are MUCH better. I bought a huge package of these and I wish I hadn't. First of all they always leak. My son will fill up one of these diapers in no time and he always leaks pee out the sides and up his back. Second, because they don't hold much liquid, his poops also spill out. They leak poop up his back and around his legs (and he does not have skinny legs. He was born 9 pounds.) The diapers aren't that soft either and they have caused my son to get diaper rash. I assume its due to the fact that they're not very absorbent and that they're not that soft. I absolutely hate these diapers. I usually like Pampers brand, but I have huggies and Luvs diapers that I like better than these. I plan to just send them to his daycare and let them deal with them and I'll use diapers I like better at home."
+2,Love these diapers!,"We have tried different diapers, but Pampers seem to be the best. They are soft, keep our baby dry and happy, and the velcro tabs are the best! I highly recommend them."
+1,NARJIS,I used them just for a few days . i bought a big box and put them on craigslist for baby dry lovers. but i will not recommend any one to usethem. Every time i had to change layers of clothing with diaper. bad on laundry budget.
+1,SLOW SHIPPING- WOULD HAVE BEEN EASIER TO DRIVE TO GET THESE,"I PURCHASED THESE 5 DAYS AGO AND HAD FREE ""2-DAY SHIPPING"" AND HAVE STILL NOT RECEIVED THE PRODUCT. WE HAVE TWO BABIES AT HOME THAT ARE BOTH IN DIAPERS SO I WAS HOPING THIS WOULD BE CONVENIENT AND I PURCHASED THESE BECAUSE WE DON'T LIVE CLOSE TO A CITY SO I WAS TRYING TO SAVE US A TRIP... WHAT A MISTAKE!!!! VERY DISATISFIED WITH AMAZON!!"
+2,BETTER THAN CRUISERS WITH DRY MAX,YES I TOO HAD TO SWITCH I HATE THE CRUISERS WITH DRY MAX I TRIED HUGGIES BUT MY BABYS PRIVETS WOULD STINK IN HUGGIES SO I NOW AM USING BABY DRY AND MY SON SMELLS FRESH IAM STILL INFURIATED WITH PAMPERS FOR CHANGING THE CRUISERS AND I REALLY DID NOT WANT TO BUY ANY MORE OF THEIR PRODUCTS BUT I CANT HAVE STINKY PRIVETS I WAS GOING TO SWITCH TO LUVS BUT LUVS AND PAMPERS ARE BOTH MADE BY PROCTOR AND GAMBLE SO FOR NOW I WILL BE USING BABY DRY BUT MY CHILDREN STILL WAKE UP WET
+2,Pampers Baby Dry,"We tried Luvs, Huggies, and Pampers Swaddlers and we consistently had leaks during nap time as our little guy is a champion when it comes to making water. These baby dry diapers have cut down the leaks from several a day to maybe one every 3 or 4 days. Needless to say, we like them a lot!"
+1,Luvs is better!,"My daughter bought these diapers for her son, my grandson, thinking that they would be better than other diapers because of the Pampers name brand. We BOTH regret this purchase! These diapers definitely do not last all night. I give them no more than 3 hours! Needless to say, we will be sticking to Luvs diapers. Not only are they more affordable, but they are RELIABLE!"
+2,"Good, expensive","Good diapers. High price, would use store brand instead. Small babies don't pee that much, so save money and buy cheaper diapers."
+1,Quality is terrible,These are the worst diapers that I have ever used. They leak after only 2-3 hours of use. If someone was to give me a case of these I would give them away. I have used no name brands that have stood up better than these. Do not waste your money on these diapers!
+1,Missing product?,We have yet to receive them?? We are still waiting on this product to arrive. We typically are very happy.
+1,Not good as Pampers Swaddlers,"By the time when I wanted the size 3 diapers for my baby, Pampers swaddlers were not available and I had to buy these after reading the reviews . The problem with these are they don't have the wet indicator and the baby dry don't absorb the runny poop and it tends to just go right up the back side of the diaper onto her outfit and usually whatever or whoever she is lying on.It's just not worth the money saved! I will only buy the Swaddlers from now on. Hope this helps someone wondering which to buy Swaddlers or Baby Dry, DEFINITELY go with the SWADDLERS!!This is almost the one of the existing reviews."
+1,Looks like old product!!,"I useally buying dipers from amazon.com. However, the dipers on this box are looks like old. Also, I can see the brown spots on the surface. I really want to return it, but I already opened and used some. Check your diper all the time!!"
+1,Had to return due to allergy reaction!,"Be aware these diapers may cause an irritation on sensitive skin, to my son it was like he was burnt on his tummy, genitals and bottom. Each changing time was hell and cries like I was peeling off his skin. I switched for huggies natural cotton and evrything is fine now."
+1,Not great!,I'm disappointed in these diapers. My daughter frequently wakes up in the morning covered in clumps of gel from inside the diaper. It's not hurting anything but it's a pain to clean up.
+2,Always,"These are my favorite diapers. They hold everything in, fit great, and are much more compact than other brands. I highly recommend them."
+2,Great quality at a great price,"We use Subscribe and Save to purchase our baby's diapers. What a great service! The price is very competitive, and usually beats the local store prices (even with coupons). We use the Pampers brand because they absorb well -our baby is a heavy wetter. We also collect the Pampers Gifts to Grow points and redeem them when we have enough."
+2,No Diaper Rash!,"With the coming of my twins, I had to save as much as I can. So I used cheaper diapers...but soon even with putting generous amount of diaper rash cream every change, diaper rash came in red, raw pimple-like bumps and even bleed. I decided to change and use pampers and was amazed at how quick the rash was gone. Pampers diaper is lightweight and breathable. Very good for the nite especially if the baby can sleep through. Won't leak."
+2,"Keeps 'em dry, as promised.","I'm a mother of 4 children under the age of four, 3 of whom are in diapers. I talk to a lot of moms, and for some, Huggies is the brand of choice, but for my kids, I always have relied on Pampers. Every time my kids wear another brand, those diapers prove to be unreliable (and somewhat disasterous). Pampers have always worked on my skinny-bummed children, all of whom are tall and not ""built like bricks"" or on the chunky side. I highly recommend these diapers."
+2,Excellent Diaper,Size 3 diapers fit my 10 month old great. Have been using the baby dry since he was 4 months old. Pampers are great for slim boys. Worked on my first son too. We are pampers fans.
+2,Awesome deal!,This was an absolutely awesome deal on great diapers! Pampers diapers have always been my favorite and I am thrilled that I don't have to carry the boxes while grocery shopping with 4 kids.
+1,"Leaks a lot! Keeps baby really messy, not dry and clean!!","I hate these diapers! Always leaks even at day time! Poop would always come out, as in every time my son poops! Whenever we go out i make sure my son has 2-3 sets of xtra clothes coz he is always messed up! Im sooo disappointed in pampers! I eould rather use cheap brands or rather switch back to my trusted huggies diapers."
+1,They changed the smell: yuck!,"Well, I don't see why people can't just leave a good product alone! This WAS a good product but this box of diapers has a bad smell. It's like Pampers has added a perfume or fragrance and now the diapers smell really bad! My son had bad diaper rash & I feel the perfume/fragrance delayed the healing of and maybe even inhibited the healing process.Not good! Will be looking for a new brand of diapers! Will never buy Pampers baby dry again and am very disappointed!"
+1,Baby dry is not as good as swaddlers,I was a new mom and therefore pretty tired. I didn't notice that there was a difference between baby dry and swaddlers and accidentally bought baby dry. They are more plastic and didn't seem to let my baby's skin breathe nearly as well as the swaddlers. I won't buy the baby dry again!
+2,Love Pampers,I buy these for my two yr old and they work great. Great price great size great diapers! These diapers are made a little bigger so they fit small and bigger babies.
+1,NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL,"I purchased this pampers and I was giving it a try based on the reviews. After using the pampers for 3 weeks, my baby experienced Urinary Tract infection, and I don't know how it happened. I went to my family doctor and the doctor recommended changing the diaper to other brand.I did more research regarding Pampers Baby Dry and there is also lawsuit against pampers.In short, I would NOT use this brand again. It costs me headache and pain for my baby."
+1,Leaks and full of strong chemicals,"I was trying to save money by going with these instead of some of the natural diapers (a few cents more per diaper) but I quickly regretted it. I've never had leaks with the natural diapers but these leaked every night. Little gooey balls came out of the diapers and stuck to my daughter's skin whenever they got wet, which I didn't like either. I was so relieved when the natural diapers I ordered to replace these arrived, and I will never use these again!!"
+2,Pamper is always the best,"Tried many brands, Pampers is always the best. Soft and dry. Baby loves it! Especially in summer! From 8 month, my baby started to use size4. No leaking."
+2,Good ol' fashion pampers.,"I bought these specifically because I missed using pampers after they introduced the Dry Max Technology into their cruisers. I thought I would try the baby dry on my son since it says nothing about dry max on the box. It also says overnight on the package, so I thought it would be a little more absorbent. I have been very satisfied with this diaper and do expect to buy more after this huge box is gone."
+1,LEAKS THROUGH EVERY NIGHT!! DON'T BUY THESE!!,"We've used Pampers diapers since our 7 month old was born. Once our son turned 6 months old, the diapers no longer came close to providing the absorption needed to keep him dry through the night. Without diaper issues, he is sleeping through the night. However, the diapers begin to leak around 2am and by the morning both he and his crib are saturated. The ""Dry Max"" technology is nothing more than a marketing gimic. It clearly doesn't work and provides even less absorption capacity than the previous formulation. Save yourself the headache and buy a different brand."
+1,"Smell terrible, leaky and expensive","The only reason I gave these diapers 2 stars is because they prevent diaper rash if you aren't able to change a wet diaper right away. Otherwise they're awful. The baby powder smell is overpowering and stinks up the baby as well as the baby's clothes. They're also leaky at night because of the lack of padding in the back, so if the baby lays on his or her back while sleeping, protection is unreliable. They don't work for 12 hours at night like the package says. I've used Pampers in 2 other countries--Japan and the Philippines--and the American ones are cheap looking and stinky like the ones sold in the Philippines but cost more than the Japanese ones. The Japanese ones are unscented, don't leak at night, and are cheaper than the American ones sold in stores. The only good thing about buying them at Amazon is that you can get a better price on them, but in my opinion they're not worth buying no matter how cheap."
+2,Quality diaper!,"We've tried close to every brand of diaper available - even store brands. We've had a lot of success with Pampers diapers. Our daughter is tall for her age and has a longer torso. With some diapers it is difficult to find one that fits high enough, preventing leaks. These seem to fit her well, no leaks! Also, for as thin as they are, they seem to be very aborbent.We had been using Costco's Kirkland brand diapers because they were a good value diaper, and were not unhappy with them. However, after I enrolled in the 'Amazon Mom' program, I am able to get these diapers shipped to my door on the schedule I choose, free shipping, for less than I was able to buy the same quantity of Costco's brand. Impressive! We're able to get a quality, brand-name diaper at a big-box-store price.Since enrolling in the program, we have switched back to Pampers and are very pleased!"
+1,WARNING,"Having used Pampers for the last year and been very happy with them I was more than shocked when this last box arrived and the absorbency pad was half as thick as it used to be. Needless to say - my son can't even make it through a nap without soaking through his diaper let alone the night time. I am now switching to Huggies in hopes of not having to get up at 3am to changed a sopping wet, screaming child."
+1,Not worth it,"I tried these because I used Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers in the past and liked them (before switching to 7th Generation diapers temporarily because of concerns over my baby's skin sensitivity). The price enticed me to buy these, and I was really disappointed. They felt cheap and the performance was poor. LOTS of leaking, in my opinion. Her sheets and clothes all smelled like urine continuously. I couldn't wait to get rid of them. I bought Cruisers in the same size to replace them, and they were a lot bigger. Just an opinion, but to me I'd rather pay more for diapers that work better."
+1,Gave my baby a rash,"We have always used Pampers Swaddlers and loved them, but they only go up to size 3. Now that my daughter is 14 months old, we needed to move her to size 4. I ordered an economy pack of Pampers Baby Dry diapers and she has a terrible rash. I don't think she has particularly sensitive skin, either. We've tried Pampers Cruisers before and will definitely be moving back to those. Although, I don't like this particular product of Pampers, it's the only brand that doesn't leak for us!"
+1,Worst one to date,"Got two kids have used tons of diapers from various brands big and small - but was never appalled at its quality like my experience with this one. These diapers invariably leak on a regular basis and seem to have very little absorption capacity. Its hard to believe that this comes from Pampers, I have been pretty satisfied with them in the past. I hope this is a one-off, but it does make me a little apprehensive picking up Pampers again."
+1,Pamper Baby Dry are more like Pamper baby wet!,"I have a 2 Year old boy and ever since he was born I use Pampers because they where the best product that work. I started with Pamper swaddlers, baby dry, cruisers and night time pampers. For the 36 months of using this product I had a couple of licks as usual but recently Pampers Baby Dry are not the same. THE DIAPER QUALITY HAS CHANGED; they are thinner and feel just like any generic brand diaper and they don't hold up to 12 hours as they claim. After using many diaper brands I chose Pampers because I had less licks but now it doesn't matter. I'm very disappointed because I spend a lot of money on diapers that are not up to the price. My Son's Baby Dry Diapers is just as good as generic diapers now. After 36 months o buying the same diaper I noticed the difference on the quality change; thank you Pampers Inc for making a despicable quality Diaper for a higher price."
+1,Would not recommend...Frequent Leaks!,"I purchased Pampers Baby Dry size 4 thinking it was a good price for the Brand Name. However, only a couple hours after placing the diaper on my baby, it began to leak through the front panel. The diaper was hardly full, but my baby's clothes were damp. These diapers definitely don't make it through the night either. All the diapers in this box have been this way. Maybe my Pampers box was a just a lemon. Good luck."
+1,Buy CRUISERS instead; these leak too easily.,"I bought a pack of the Baby Dry diapers for what I thought would be for night-time use and use our Cruiser subscription for day use. We have a 20-mos boy and we do not like the Baby Dry at all; my son has woken up a few times with urine soaked shirts and shorts so aside from being unhygenic, these diapers just lack the quality or thickness that the Cruisers are so we'll be cancelling our subscription for them. LOVE CRUISERS for day and overnight use though."
+2,"Greatest diapers, second to Cruisers","Everyone has the diapers they swear by. This work great like the cruisers, but for some reason my daughter tends to get a little red (early stage of rash) when wearing these and we don't get the red with cruisers."
+2,Great Buy for diapers,We've used Pampers Baby Dry for about three months now for our daughter and we really like them. She's never had a problem with them and they hold a lot. She's sleeping about 10 hours at night partly because she is very comfortable and she can last the whole night on just one diaper. It's pretty full when she wakes up but her skin still seems mostly dry.
+1,Rash after using,"We usually use the huggies pure and natural, huggies snug and dry, and pampers swaddlers (both older type and the newer dry max). We used another baby's diapers which were these pampers baby dry, and my son got huge rash splotches in several areas. I had heard about parents complaining about rashes and thought it was only a concern for babies with sensitive skin, but in 10 months this was the first time my son got a rash from the diaper. Glad we don't have a box of these around to throw out! I can't comment on how effective the diapers are on wetness and containment since we don't use them regularly."
+2,"great diaper, but we needed the cruisers for our mover and shaker","I have had excellent experience with Pampers since our now two year old (26 pounds) was a preemie (3 pounds 15 ounces). The Baby Dry are just another example of the excellent quality diaper Pampers provides no matter what the size of your child. Our daughter does have a slender shape (little hips and butt) and these diapers have held in everything until she started moving around more (which is when we switched to Cruisers). We have also only experience two diaper rashes (very minimal) while using Pampers. I have tried Huggies and Seventh Generation and Kirkland, but Pampers has consistently worked the best for our daughter over the last two years."
+1,Baby Dry = Baby Wet all the time!,We decided to try these diapers this go around. I made a big mistake by buying a huge pack! Every morning our Son wakes up soak and wet from him peeing through the diaper. As a matter of fact it is 11:30pm and he just woke up crying which he never does. We went back to check on him and his Jammies were soaked along with his bed. We will never purchase these diapers again! We have always used the Pampers Swaddlers and we will be spending the extra money and staying with those.
+1,Disappointed,"I purchased the Pampers Baby-Dry because it advertised that it would keep baby dry for up to 12 hours - it didn't keep her dry for even a 3 hour nap. For an entire week, every single time she would wake up wet - her clothes were wet, her bed was wet, we had to change the sheets twice a day and her clothes even more. It was a disaster. We went back to using Huggies, even though they were more expensive. The time and energy we took laundering and changing everything made the price for Huggies worth it and we haven't had a problem since we switched back to Huggies."
+1,Pampers vs. Huggies,"And the winner is......... Huggies.Pampers overnights makes a promise it cannot keep - '12 hours of overnight protection'.Not long after I began using pampers overnight I noticed my son was waking up wet. The kicker - when he wetted himself and his dad after a mere 5.5 hours with no diaper change on a long road trip. (Oops). I even tried plastic underwear - but even that could not help. .I finally figured out if my LO had more than one bottle the diaper merely could not handle the output. Yikes. I thought I would take a chance and try huggies. It's been a week and so far no complaints. He has even woken up dry after having a second bottle in the middle of the night with no diaper change. (tsk tsk but as any mother can tell you, do not mess with a sleeping baby or you will live to regret it). I will keep you posted on any changes!"
+2,Extremely happy with pampers baby dry,"Received from amazon within few days of ordering the product, though it was standard free super saving shipping. I'm using pampers baby dry for my elder one till he was completly potty trained. And now I have started buying baby dry for my little one who is 1 month old. Its so comfortable and keep's my babies bottom dry."
+1,Gave my baby a rash!,We had been using pampers sensitive swaddlers since birth but when baby hit size 2 figured we would use up the pack of size 2 baby dry's we recieved as a shower gift..well within the first day of use my baby got a horrible diaper rash!So bad that her skin is bleeding and cracking :(..They even feel cheaper...way more of a plastic type feel to them. I do not reccomend!
+1,"Leaks, doesn't absorb odors either. Go with Swaddlers!","Going from Swaddlers to these was a HUGE mistake. The name ""baby dry"" should be a joke, because the diaper gets damp very fast, and ALWAYS smells like pee. It's not my baby either, I have to change out the diaper about twice more than normal and most of the diapers are barely heavy. Seems like such a waste... should've bought the smaller amount to test first. It's odd how the same brand could have one type vastly superior to the other. Again, go with Swaddlers, we had ZERO issues with them. ""Baby dry"" is a lie."
+1,It leaks,We used Swaddlers size 1 and thought would changed to this for size 2 to see what's the difference. We found that this one leaks! It also has a little chemical smell and the size isn't as big as Swaddlers size 2. Pamper Swaddlers is much better in our opinion.
+1,Pampers Baby Dry diapers don't hold nearly as much urine as Huggies,"Our daughter is 22 months and we just got a box of Size 5 baby Dry diapers. We can't use these at nighttime and we have to check her diaper frequently. If she drinks a lot of water, the urine leaks right out of the diaper.My wife had me order another box of Huggies Snug & Dry Size 5 immediately. We'll try to use these ones up, but when we run errands or go to church, we will use the Huggies.I do not recommend these diapers at all. It's not worth the $0.03 difference per diaper from Huggies. I gave it a fair chance and learned my lesson."
+2,yahhh pampers!,"Well, I heard from other mom's about buying diapers from amazon and let me say they were right! Affordable price, quick delivery and right on time for my growing infant! A +++"
+1,Leaked after 4 hours,"We accidentally bought pampers dry instead of cruisers diapers, so we decided to try them. I immediately noticed the odor of urine. When out with gramma, they leaked after 4 hours of wear. We normally use cruisers and they have provided us consistent coverage and have never failed. Cruisers seem to cover more surface area and last for 12 hours through the night. I also do not notice the urine smell as soon as the diaper becomes wet with cruisers. We will be using cruisers from now on."
+2,I love Pampers.,I love Pampers Baby Dry! I have found I have less leaks with these diapers. They are very sturdy! I have used the Pampers Baby Dry on all my children. What is so great about them? they do last that 12 hours like it says on the box during the night. I do find them running a little smaller then other types of pampers though.
+2,Great diaper!,"I use Baby Dry in size 4 for my 18 month old son. He has yet to have even ONE blow out diaper, even though he has had some tummy issues due to antibiotics. They are comfortable and fit his chunky thighs well. I've never had a leak either, even though he has some pretty full diapers in the morning."
+1,Not good for overnight... or even a few hours sometimes,"The price was nice but the performance is lacking. Our son can soak one of these full in a few hours and has more leaks with these. We don't dare use these overnight and just use them during the day (We use Huggies Snug & Dry Size 3 at night). Even during daytime use, he still will leak once in a while with these. It might be partly a sizing issue since these are larger than the equivalent 3 in the Huggies. We won't be getting these again after this pack runs out."
+2,Love pampers!,"I have always loved pampers because they are so soft and thin that they seem more comfortable on my baby than any other brand. I have an 18 month old in a size 3, and so far she has had no rashes or night leakage in these. I have used pampers for all 3 of my kids, and now that we are expecting twins I have already stocked up on more pampers swaddlers for a month! Thanks amazon for the amazing prices on diapers!"
+2,best diapers available,"pampers diapers are the best i've used, they're perfect! although they are thin, they're very absorbent and almost always catch even the most severe blizzard. some other brands are thick and bulky and don't do as good a job as pampers, and thick diapers also look rediculous under bubster's clothes. this economy pack seems like great value, too!"
+2,Love Amazon Diaper Prices,"Amazon has the best prices on diapers. Join Amazon Moms and get 15% off, then join the subscribe and save for another 15% off and then lookout for 20% off coupons in parenting magazine. Where can you get 50% off of diapers? It's so easy to order and I get them the next day to my doorstep. How can you beat that?"
+2,hifive3,"I love Pampers, they definitely do not last the 12 hours they say they will. I have to change my kids in the middle of the night sometimes because they wake up soaked. My one child just turned 1..and the other just turned 2. The diapers work A LOT better than other brands I have tried. I was a Luvs fan until they changed and they just weren't as good anymore :( so back to Pampers I went."
+1,Diapers tear easily,I have bought baby dry diapers before and have been satisfied with it. But this time I ordered it from Amazon. The diapers tear when they are opened from prefolded packing. Sometimes I have even found that the gel or the stuff its made from has leaked. I am extremely dissapointed with this lot of diapers. Now on I'd rather buy it from a store than order oline so its easier to return.
+1,Do not buy,"These diapers are terrible. I have been using the Pampers Cruisers and those work well. I thought I would try the Baby Dry for overnight. Every night my baby wets right through these. I have to change his entire outfit during the night, which really wakes him up and makes it difficult for him to go back to sleep. Sometimes I have to change him twice. I will not be buying these again."
+1,New design- Bad change,"I have used the baby dry diapers for months now. The last two boxes I have recieved do not have as much of the blue absorbant material and the diapers are overall totally different (almost flat). Although the diapers worked well for awhile, the new design leaves much to be desired."
+1,Leaking all the time,"I have a boy and this diapers are really bad for him and for me :-/.They are leaking all the time, even if it is a new not over wet diaper.Buy something else if you don't want to wash the clothes many times a day !!!"
+1,Problems with leaks and fastening,"We only used 5 of these diapers with our newborn, and we had problems with 4 of the diapers. Two leaked poop or urine. One had the fastner break. One had the fastener repeatedly detach.We had no problems with Pampers Swaddlers, so we will switch back to that diaper type. Perhaps, this diaper type will work better at the higher size."
+1,Too Small even when compared with other level 1 diapers,"I wanted to try this product for my baby girl. To my surprise, it was too small for her when compared with other brand level 1 diapers. I had to reorder my diapers again."
+1,Disappointed to say the least,"After using a different type of Pampers, we purchased these. My 10 week old premie has had numerous blow-outs in these diapers. His clothes end up wet often and they feel much cheaper material than Pampers Swaddlers. I definitely won't purchase Baby Dry diapers again!"
+2,super great! Never leak for my Little guy.,"I love Pampers. They never leak for us.He leaked out of every other diapers we tried and with Amazon Mom, these are a better price than the store brands anyway."
+2,Love these diapers,"I absolutely love these diapers. I used a big box of Huggies previously and we were cleaning up poopie messes almost daily. My baby has only had about 5 accidents in the past month with these. They do keep him very dry and not soaked if there is a lot of pee. My baby is very chunky and short, so I have to disagree with a previous review that chunky babies do better with Huggies. These are hands down the best diapers I've used so far."
+1,Diaper leaked after 7 hours on the first night,"I bought these because my 6 month old started leaking with her Pamper Swaddlers. These said that they were for overnight protection and would last 12 hours. When I opened the package I was surprised to see that these are thinner than Swaddlers and plastic feeling. I can handle that as long as I don't have to clean urine off of my daughter, her pajamas, and her bed every morning. She sleeps 12 or so hours some nights, but still wakes up for a feeding on most nights. When she woke up after 7 hours for a feeding, her clothes were soaked. Very disappointing. Pick up a small package before you buy the value size to see if they work for you. These diapers did not work for my daughter."
+2,Very good,They came in time. Look fwd for the baby soon! This June will be diaper time for us. The price is very good also.
+1,Not an overnight diaper,"I have used pampers cruisers consistently and mistakenly bought these baby dry ones this time around. It was a mistake. My 21-month old (21 pounds) sleeps 12 hours a night and with these diapers in size 4 (up to 37 pounds) she wakes up with pee having soaked through the diaper onto her pajamas. She ever peed through the diaper on a 2 and a half hour flight. Not sure why they are called baby dry, but they sure don't keep her dry at all. I just placed another order for the cruisers, but now I'm stuck with 150 of these poor diapers too."
+1,Unmitigated Poop-disaster,"Like another reviewer, I went for these rather than the Pampers Swaddlers because I thought ""heck, these are also Pampers, how bad could they be?"" Answer: poop-storm. The inside of these are slick like they have some kind of wax coating. The poop just shoots right out the back, legs, everywhere. Terrible, terrible, terrible.Someone ought to track down and berate the bone-heads who thought this would be an OK design, right after they track down the bone-heads who sell unabsorbent baby towels (don't get me started on that).I would review further, but I have to go try to get poop stains out of our clothes, carpet and couch. Thanks for nothing, Pampers."
+2,great price and great product,Great price. better than any other shops around here. Great product too.All my family and friends love this product as well.
+1,The Worst!,"I am a longtime Amazon buyer and a first time reviewer. I am also a Pampers Swaddlers devotee and so I thought, a fan of Pampers in general. I have since found that all Pampers are not created equal. I typically use Pampers Swaddlers in the day and Huggies Overnights at night for my 8 month old son - who is not by any means a ""super soaker"". I bought the Pampers Baby Dry because they had a good deal going, so I thought I would give them a try. With ""12 hours of overnight protection"", what's not to like? The first night I used these, I found my son's entire frontside wet in the morning. Okay, so it's hard to find a really good overnight disposable. Maybe I should have bought one size up from his usual. I thought, ""I'll just use them during the day..."". Well, after just 1 nap and about 3 hours in the diaper, again soaked. What a waste!"
+2,Awesome overnight diapers!,"To be honest, when I first read the box (when my son was a newborn), I thought to myself, why would I ever keep my baby in one diaper for 12 hours (ewwwwww!) but the second he began sleeping through the night, I figured it out (hah!).These diapers are great and we have never had a morning blow outs, despite our son sleeping 12+ hours a night and definitely releasing a lot of substance into the diaper during that time. Moreover, he tends to roll several times at night and gets up and plays actively in his crib for a while (before we realize he is up) and even so, with all the movement, bouncing and a full diaper, there haven't been any leaks.We've put him in other diapers overnight and he's blown through all of those."
+1,Too Pricey!,"We purchased these for awhile because they were the only diapers that would stand up to the ""blowouts"" but let me tell you the Target brand diapers are the same quality for SOOOO much less $ If I had any advice for people getting Pampers or Huggies it would be try Target brand they are the best I promise you won't be disappointed. Don't try Kroger or Kmart brands or anything similar just Target. Only if someone told us this a year ago we'd have a Ferrari by now with all the money we saved after switching!"
+2,Great on leaks!,"I've used pampers for my son. This second time around I've found that I'm still usin pampers but just a different make. They keep my kids dry day and night. Baby dry diapers can really hold a full diaper, especially when your on the go. My daughter has a bit of a waist and these diapers really stretch with her, yet protect against leaks."
+2,Love Baby Dry Pampers!!,"I have to say that these are the BEST diapers out there for the money. I was using Pampers Cruisers, which are also good diapers, but we liked these much better! He had accidents at nights with the cruisers and that has not happened with these. I now use them day and night. They are soft and comfortable for him. I would highly recommend these diapers for anyone to try."
+1,They always leak.,We always bought members mark diapers (we were very happy with them) until we found out about amazon mom. So I thought pampers would be the best. Not so much. They're flimsy diapers. They were always showing his booty and always leaking.
+1,"Soft, cute designs, but leaks","The Pampers Baby Dry diapers seem to be leaking often even after a new diaper has been put on. I changed my son's diaper and it leaked within 15 minutes on 2 occasions. They seem to fit him well and are soft and cute, but somehow aren't effective. I'm sure that it's like many products. They work extremly well for some, but for others, the product does not work."
+2,I am a Pampers mom,"We used swaddlers for the first couple months, then switched to baby dry. Thanks to Amazon, pampers are cheaper then the store brand! I have tried them all, and always came back to pampers. Baby dry works just as well as cruisers and swaddlers, but are cheaper and super soft. They are lightly scented which I love. My son has had no problems with rash or leaking. Highly recommend!"
+1,bad,"Used pampers cruisers,just loved them, for over 2 yrs.....then they just stopped making those and started baby dry. I hate these. Leak all the time. I dont understand pampers,why fix whats not broken??Now have ordered huggies,hope they are better.neeta.doc.nita@gmail.com"
+1,lumps in the diapers,"i don't know if it's pampers or this particular distributor, but there are what seems to be dried up resins in lumps in the diapers. i wonder if they absorbed moisture then dried. i'll never buy another pampers diaper."
+1,baby dry sucks,Babies cannot wear these!! the poop just pours out of them. They do not absord and this is because they are for older babies with solid foods.... Stink with swaddlers or cruisers!! will never buy this type ever again.
+1,contents leaking,I got the replacement because of severe diaper rash which is the first time for my son. I have to say amazon customer is good. They send me new box and I send old ones back.But the new box is even worse. There s Crystal like stuff come out from the diaper. I need wash my son every time.
+1,Avoid these diapers unless your baby does not move,"Terrible diapers. We normally buy the cruisers and I accidentally purchased the baby dry diapers. The diapers continually leak! Even when they have been worn for short periods of time, they really can only hold a small amount of urine if your child is at all mobile."
+2,Worked for us with the occasional diaper rash,"Most of these diapers didn't leak, except for the occasional overnight change. Now our son, who does not have sensitive skin, did get occasional diaper rashes with these diapers so what my husband and I did was purchase another brand in addition and rotated every other change. This helped a lot. The reason why I still like these diapers in spite of the rashes is that Pampers has excellent customer service and responded quickly and very appropriately to our complaint about the rashes."
+2,they work for my 10 month daughter,"I was reading some reviews and I had to agree with some negative opinions but only when it comes to ""runny"" poop. They do tend to leak when my baby has stomach problems but during regular days these diapers are really great. I was using swaddlers when she was little but they were much more expensive than baby dry so I gave baby dry a chance and they are ok. They don't leak even after all night ""sleep"" - they are very heavy in the morning but no leaks. Great diapers for a price. I would definetely recomend using them!"
+2,Love them!,We LOVE Papmers and the ease of having them delivered to my home is fantastic! It actually worked out cheaper for me to have them delivered than for me to pick them up on my own and I don't have to lug the bulky boxes around. An added benefit in my opinion! I just wish I would have disocvered this two and a half years ago when my twins were born!!!!!
+1,I HATE THESE DIAPERS!!!!,"I can't even begin to count the number of times I have been nursing my baby in the middle of the night and he has wet through his Pampers Dry diaper and it has gone all over me!!! These diapers are horrendous!!!! The only reason I used them last night was because I ran out of Huggies Overnites. I will never use them again!!!! I have been up since 4:15 because after I had to change my son's diaper and my clothes - he is now wide awake!!! Come up with a better night time diaper, Pampers!!! I'm going to the store to buy more Huggies as soon as my husband wakes up!!!!"
+2,Best diaper out there!,Baby Dry is the ONLY diaper I'll EVER use. I have tried every other kind of diaper (new mom) and I am sticking with baby dry forever. I have NEVER had a leak with these diapers- my son is over a year now. They also don't smell like urine when wet. This diaper is highly reccommended and I would suggest people to not even bother trying anything else because you WILL wind up realizing that nothing compares to baby dry! Take it from me! www.facebook.com/dealmom
+2,Best there is..better than the new Cruisers,Pampers Baby Dry have been our choice for our 2 year old since he outgrew the Swaddlers. We liked the old Cruisers too and we used to switch back and forth between cruisers and baby dry. But I'm not very fond of the new Dry Max Crusiers. So we have started using Pampers Baby Dry exclusively and have been very happy.
+2,Pampers Baby Dry,Really like this product and love the price. My daughter is expecting her first and am getting ready for the new baby. Love it!!
+2,Best price on diapers,The amazon moms program has the best price even against stacking coupons at wholesale clubs. Only wish I had signed up earlier.
+2,love it,"I love this diapers. They can hold pretty good. And no rash ever. My baby is turning 6 months, only the first box of diapers I did not buy from Amazon. Good deal,A+"
+2,Pampers Reliable As Ever,I used Pampers for my 1st child and doing so again with my 2nd. They fit great on kids who are wider through the hips and behind.
+2,I love Amazon.,Pampers are great. Pampers from Amazon are better. I ordered in bulk and needed a larger size faster than I thought. Amazon picked up the unopened boxes from my house and credited my card. I then ordered the correct size. Great customer service.
+2,I like Pampers,I have not had an issue with the baby dry diapers. i have been using them for my baby since she was born and I don't think I would switch to an another brand. I have tried seventh generation and huggies but pampers works best for me.
+2,Sleeps through the nite.,"The Pampers Baby Dry Diapers are great. If any mom's out their have a little one who screams the minute the pamper is soiled then this is a must have. The dry protection is so great my little 3 month old can sleep 8-9 hrs straight through the night with out a change. Plus I love the straight to my door process from Amazon mom, it is one less thing I have to worry about and can spend more time with my little one."
+1,The worst diapers I've ever used,"These are the worst diapers I've ever used. I'm a huge fan of Pampers and have used them with both of my children; however, these were absolutely not worth the money! Every single time my son had a dirty diaper it leaked everywhere!! I understand that diapers leak, but the Pampers Swaddlers I use with him almost never leak at all. I don't recommend that anyone purchase these diapers."
+1,Rash,"Something in this brand gives my kid a rash. The rash is not wetness related, but seems to be from something in the band of the diaper."
+1,You get what you pay for . . .,"Rather flimsy construction, prone to leaks, with a distinct chemical smell when baby is wet--I wouldn't buy these diapers again."
+1,Unacceptable,"We started out with Pampers Swaddlers from newborn to Size 2-3 which is the largest that they make. These were hands down the best diapers we have tried during the first year. After our daughter outgrew the Swaddlers we tried Pampers Cruisers and were a little disappointed, however the Cruisers did their job of keeping everything where it was supposed to be. I saw the reviews for Baby Dry and thought ""hey let's try these and see if they are better than Cruisers"" BIG MISTAKE. We received the diapers yesterday and have already had multiple leaks and overflows. These diapers have almost no absorbency and need to be changed approximately every 2 hours for us. We made the mistake of using it overnight and the entire bed was soaking wet this morning.These diapers may work for some, however I can't believe that they would work for many considering how little they can hold. Buyer beware."
+2,"Dry, Dry","This diapers stand by their description. My baby has been dry, dry. It hold all the overnight pee and haven't had any accidents. Love them, not bulky and can tell when my baby is wet in mediately by touching it as the texture of the diaper changes."
+2,Pampers are Perfect,I love Pampers Baby Dry. I've tried other brands but nothing compared. These are soft and hold up well for long periods of time (12 hours overnight). Highly reccomend!
+1,Not a dry baby,It says they are 12 hour diapers but not so much. We use them as day only diapers and change frequently. I like the dry max much better.
+1,"""Pampers Baby Dry Diapers"" - DO NOT BUY","DO NOT BUYIt does the job capturing urine fine,but it does not stop 3-4-month old baby thing feces comming out over the top of a diaper in the backIn our case, every other time our baby boy had bowel movement we had to copmletely change his clothing because of the leakageProduct link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VHSHCA"
+2,They are ok! Better than cruisers,"My favorite diapers were the sensitive skin swaddler diapers, these were my next favorite and I think that overall they were better than the cruisers. For some reason there would be the crystals that appeared after my daughter would urinate and I honestly didn't like this. So if you don't like the swaddlers you should give these a try."
+1,Getting worse and worse....,"I use Pampers for my kids for more than 3 years.. I always liked them, until few months ago.. I thought maybe a packages wasn't good, and then I see it again and again...1 out of 10 diapers is falling apart... ""wings"" are come off, when you try to put diaper on!!!I don't want to buy Pampers again.... :("
+1,Stinky smell in a clean diaper? No thanks!,"Previously we had used Earth's Best since size 1, 2.5 years ago. I recently decided to save money on his size 5s and go non-ecological with the mainstream ""best"" which are apparently Pampers. Not only do they smell like pungent baby powder out of the package, they just don't work. Our son isn't overly wet, due to regular diaper changes, but these diapers couldn't even contain pee for a 2 hour span. In addition, when he wakes up his pajamas smell like he had an accident, due to the thinness of the Pampers. And yes, more often than not he was wet through to the pajamas, sheets, etc., and if he pooped overnight, he was rewarded with a sopping wet diaper, a wedgie, and poop leaking out. We have four kids, and trust me, use Earth's Best. Does anybody want 152 Pampers?Hope one of these links works, and of course, look for subscribe and save!!Amazon search--Earth's Best TenderCare Chlorine Free Diapers, Size 5 (27+ Pounds), 104 CountDirect cut and paste-- [...]"
+2,finally no leaking,"i've been busy cleaning up wet & messy leaks and washing dirty undershirts & clothes for 8 months when my friend suggested that i switch from luvs to pampers. now that my baby NEVER leaks onto her clothes and i have no dirty undershirts to soak i regret not having known earlier that it wasnt my baby who's messy, it was the luvs that didn't suit her no matter what size i tried. pampers are definitely more expensive than luvs but they're so worth it!"
+2,Great Diapers,"Diapers fit well - we had been given Huggies as a gift, but my son constantly would pee through them. We thought maybe the diapers were too small, but these came and he was fine. Definitely a Pampers fan!"
+1,Pampers Baby Wet,These diapers absorb MUCH less than Swaddlers. They don't have a prayer of lasting through the night despite the claim they last twelve hours. Really disappointing product.
+1,Horrible thin diaper leaving my 14 month SOAKED THROUGH,We have been purchasing Pampers Baby Dry through Amazon Prime Subscribe and Save. This last shipment of diapers were horrible. Pampers has lost our business. The diapers were paper thin and my 14 month old boy kept waking up soaked through. Leaving the bed soaking wet. Something is horribly wrong with these diapers. We will be changing to another brand ASAP.
+2,Great Diaper Product,These Pampers have been a steady part of our baby's diaper regimine since birth. I find the product above average with the only complaint the occasional torn tab.
+1,Horrible,Several of these diapers broke at the side seams causing the gel material to fall out and leave a trail everywhere our toddler went until we finally figured out where it was coming from. Happened with three more diapers in order and after vacuuming for over one our we gave up and tyre the rest out.
+1,TERRIBLE! Leaks!,This is the worst nighttime diaper we have used. They leak 100% of the time leaving our baby drenched in her own urine! Awful. :( I highly recommend Huggies Overnites-zero problem with leaks and a great fit.We will not attempt to use these again.
+2,Pampers,I have been using Pampers since my baby was born. They are perfect. I loved the product and i suggest to every mother and father.
+1,Not made for my baby's sensitive bottom!,"I decided to make the change to pampers based on all the positive reviews from customers. It was a bad decision for my baby! It gave my poor baby a really bad diaper rash from the chemical in the baby dry! Maybe good diapers for others, but definitely not for my baby. I will be sticking with Huggies!"
+2,Best choice that I have tried,"Pampers diapers are one of the best I have tried thus far. I had tried Huggies and they weren't as great as I thought that they would be (being a new dad). The Huggies didn't fit correctly for my baby and would create problems for me. Tried to save on some Wal-Mart brand diapers and they just didn't cut it. I could tell right away that the Wal-Mart brand were ""economic"" for a reason, you get what you pay for. Last but not least, I tried a CVS brand I had bought prior to the baby being born thinking, hmmm, I will take advantage of this offer and show my wife what a great dad I will be. Well, I don't think the outcome affected what she thought of me as a dad too badly, but the CVS brand gave the baby a rash. Out of all of the diapers I have tried, Pampers has bene the best, regardless of the style/model of the Pampers diapers. I am extremely satisfied and would recommend this brand to anyone."
+2,Best diapers hands down!!,"Pampers Baby Dry are the best diapers hands down!! I have raised three 'lil ones, with my oldest I shopped around and bought the sale diapers and off-brands .. boy that was a mistake! I only trust Pampers with their delicate skin and big stinky loads :)"
+2,great,"love this diapers, they are so soft for babies and they fit very good and also the material is not hard for the babies' skin that for me is very important ."
+1,Leaky... Leaky...,"These are THE worst diapers I have ever used. I have never had soooo many leaks, soaked through diapers, messes all over my son, in his 28 months of life, than I have with this pack of Pampers Diapers. I will never buy Pampers again & will share my opinion to others."
+1,These diapers were a bad experience.,"I gave these diapers a try when my son started soaking through his Huggies in the middle of the night. I was looking for something more absorbent, and having tried another type of Pampers in the past and was satisfied, decided to try these. He soaked through them every night for four nights. They were completely ineffective. On the plus side, they smelled nice and were softer than Huggies. I didn't want to waste the one that were left, so we used them during the day. A few days later, my son, who at 14 months had never had a diaper rash, got a terrible, painful rash. We stopped using the Pampers immediately, but it took over a week for the rash to clear up. So, having read other reviews telling a similar story, let me caution new users that it's a gamble. Will these diapers give my kid a rash? Maybe. Maybe not. Are you willing to spend your money to find out?"
+1,Horrible leaky diapers!,"We decided to try the subscribe and save program and had been using Pampers Cruisers Stage 3. I had never really noticed a specific title with the diapers we had been using. They had been wonderful. So, we decided to try the only Pampers that were available in this size. Despite the claim that they last up to 12 hours, each of the three that we used on our baby boy leaked. Awful, awful, awful!"
+2,Never a wet day.,"Pampers is by far the best type on diapers. The only one I'd ever buy. I have been supplying my grandson with diapers from birth, and he's never had any leaks or discomfort. I am really always happy to do my purchases from Amazon versus baby.com (1800diapers.com) as they charge a fee for shipping. Amazon is free. I will continue to purchase for my grandson and other family members who want to have a large stock at all times. I really like the bulk packaging."
+2,great for my baby son,"I bought several packages of huggies before and found that there were always some tiny white stuffs coming out from the wet diapers. Those stuffs might be not harmful for the baby but make me uncomfortable.So I moved on to pampers baby dry, and it never has this kind of problem.The baby dry is soft, thin and cheaper than cruiser. My son likes it.BTW,the Shippeng is very fast."
+2,Price can vary,I love this product... until the price gopes up. This product costs $40.00 bought seprately at the store. Once the price goes up to $37-$38 i'm not saving anything.
+1,Does not have the flex tabs,"I had to return these. I bought 3 boxes, they've only taken 1 back so far. These don't have those flex tabs so they're like those cheap Huggies. The picture is rather misleading."
+1,chemical can cause a reaction,"We usually put our baby in cloth diapers, but we do keep a stash of disposables on hand for trips and emergencies. I really wish pampers would go back to offering their usual 'cruiser' style diapers without the baby-dry. Our child has had a bad reaction to them-- she gets diaper rash almost immediately."
+1,I hate these diapers,"I like Pampers but the baby dry has got to go, it has no give to the sides and DD leaked through every one of them."
+1,pampers fell apart,I was very dissapointed in the quality of the last batch of pampers that I bought. 1/4 of the diapers fell apart as I was putting them on my daughter. I switched to Huggies because of this and have not bought any more pampers.
+1,THIS SUCKS STAY AWAY,BUYER BEWARE ! ! !YES THE DIAPERS ARE GOOD BUT I RECEIVED THE DIAPERS WITH STAINS THEY LOOK LIKE DNA STAINS. SO I CALL THE COMPANY AND THEY INSTRUCT ME TO TROW THEM AWAY ALL 200 DIAPERS WOW. SO I WAIT IN THE MAIL FOR SOME COUPONS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO SEND ME AND TURNS OUT I HAVE TO SPEND MORE MONEY IN ORDER TO GET THE DIAPERS I HAD ALREADY PAID FOR. SO I CALL COMPANY AGAIN AND THEY SEND ME MORE COUPONS TO REPLACE THE DIAPERS SO WHEN THE COUPONS GET HERE ITS ONLY ENOUGH COUPON TO PURCHASE 100 DIAPERS WOW THEY SCREWED ME FOR 100 DIAPERS SO I CALL THEM BACK AND THEY ASKED ME TO SHIP THEM BACK THE COUPONS SO THEY CAN SEND ME MORE COUPONS OK FINE ILL DO IT. SO I GO TO THE STORE TODAY AND I TRY TO GET REDEEM THE COUPON FOR THE DIAPERS I ALREADY PAID FOR AND NOW I AM FORCED TAXES FOR THE DIAPERS I ALREADY PAID FOR MY TAXES AND AM FORCED TO PAY AGAIN FOR WHAT I ORIGINALLY PAID FOR . .BAD BAD BAD EXP I AM SORRY I HAVE TO GO THRU ALL OF THIS VERY DEPRESSING . .
+2,Fabulous,Love that I discovered the option of purchasing diapers on Amazon!!!! They state that they are used but are perfectly fine. THANK YOU THANK YOU
+2,"Good diaper, but I still prefer Sam's Member Mark brand","I bought these diapers because of the incredible deal with the Subscribe and Save/Amazon Mom discount combo (note: the price has now increased from when I ordered in June). The diapers are ""good"" in that they haven't leaked. They do not get 5 stars for the following reason: They are a little ""flimsy"". So, even if my daughter doesn't need a diaper change due to contents, she needs a diaper change more often because they lose their shape around her and don't cover her well. I did not have this problem with the Sam's Club brand diapers. So, although they were slightly less expensive per diaper, I have ended up using MORE diapers because I have to change my daughter more often. Other than the ""flimsiness"", I like the diapers."
+1,Worst diapers ever,"These diapers are terrible. They leak in the front, through the diaper! How does that even happen? My 6 month old needed a new one every two hours, otherwise it would leak and soak his clothes. Putting him in one for bedtime was a joke. 12 hours? No way. We had to buy a case of Swaddlers for nighttime so he wouldn't soak his PJ's at night. Don't waste your money- get the Swaddlers, they're fantastic!"
+2,Great product,We really love the Pampers baby dry for our 13 month old. We can't really think of any significant leaks be it during the night( when we don't change his nappies cause it disturbs his sleep)or during the day. Also with Amazon's great prices it is a good buy...
+2,Great Diapers,This diaper is very comfy. My son really enjoyed wearing it. Hopefully the price can be a bit lower at the local retail store though.
+1,Steady Price Increase,"I've been buying Pampers Baby Dry on Amazon for many months. The price is being increased every month on the same product with the same quantity. Unacceptable. I love the diapers, but will most likely be buying from somewhere else from now on."
+1,Deducted fundings even if I hadn't finalized the order!,"Started an order, which I never completed. Looked at my card and they had withheld the amount for the order, which I never completed! Called them, and they confirm that I haven't placed an order, but they are unable to credit my account in another 10 days! This was on a gift card!The customer service agent promised to take care of it first thing and he even stated that he was going to email me immediately the next morning. Two days later, after no email, I called and they have no idea of my issue, and we start over again with the talk about the 10 days. Noone seems to know why they've taken over $200 from the card."
+2,Amazing Value!,We are to the end of our experience with diapers as little one is potty training but this SERIOUSLY is the most amazing value and I wish I had found it sooner! 172 size 5 diapers delivered for $30.00? Plus an additional month of free 2 day shipping? This is a no brainer!
+2,Great Product--Worth the Extra Money,"I have tried many diaper brands including many store brand diapers. However, I always end up going back to Pampers even though they cost more. Pampers are the softest and they seem to hold the most waste. They also seem to keep kids the dryest and the Baby Dry does not tend to fall apart. These diapers have good elasticity and can fit many body types. Additionally, they stay secured well and resecure well if they need to be refastened.My only complaint is the Pampers rewards program. The point system is very skimpy and it takes a very long time to accrue enough points to get a meaningful gift."
+2,Very satisfied!,"It came on time, and it was in the condition that they indicated it would be. I am very satisfied!"
+1,Disappointed,"These are a great deal in terms of price, but I am very disappointed as these diapers leak bad! And we are stuck with them now as there are 192 of them to go through. We've never experienced such a problem with Huggies... I don't know what happened to Pampers, as they were better quality earlier. It seems that the Diaper is much thinner, and there is not enough of the filling to absorb the pee..."
+2,"Good Product, Good Shipping, Good Price",Same product we always have used. Larger box is nice to get an entire month out of. Autoship and low pricing makes amazon a no brainer.
+1,Something wrong with these diapers,The swaddlers are so much better! These are not comfortable and they leak. I would not recommend these diapers to anyone.
+1,Quality of Pampers Dry has decreased dramatically,"I was a huge fan of Pampers Baby Dry. With my first child, I faithfully used the Pampers Baby Dry diapers for over two and half years with no complaints at all. I recommended them to friends and family members with babies. With my second child, who is now one year old, I returned to Baby Dry since they worked so well with my first. I don't know what they changed about the diapers, but the diapers continuously explode. I don't leave them on for longer than two hours at a time. Sometimes, the diaper feels completely dry and it still has exploded. The inside of the diaper is also irritating to my son's skin. I am tired of vacuuming up clumps of diapers. This happens to at least one diaper a day. I'm done. I am cancelling my subscription tonight and returning the last box which I haven't opened."
+2,Pampers,For the price it's great.It comes in a timely manner & price saving.I recommend to try the 3month subscription.You can beat the quantity & price.
+2,Pamper Review,We are very happy with pampers! They fit our daughter well and we hardly ever have a leak. When we do have a leak it's been at night when she has slept extra long. We also love the pampers rewards :)
+1,"Leaks, leaks, leaks!","This are horrible for newborns. We had one on and not only did it leak through the diaper, but her clothes, blanket, and on to what she was sitting on. So gross. I won't buy these again. This is what I would expect from a cheap knockoff brand not a name brand. Don't make the mistake of buying this for a newborn.They also don't have the indicator strip, so you have to open to see which is frustrating for a newborn. Pay a little more for swaddlers or huggies because they are a waste of money. I'm donating them to a shelter or something because we can't use these."
+1,Go with pampers swaddlers,"I bought these thinking that there couldnt be that much of a difference between pampers and pampers swaddlers. I was wrong. The diapers just feel very cheaply made, the outside is a different material that is rough and the diapers seem to swallow up my 10lb baby. As for absorbancy, they are ok, better than the huggies and so far no accidents up the back, but I will not buy them again."
+1,not what i ordered,"This is not what i oredered, but this is the third time they continue to send them to me, dont know why"
+1,Not that great,"I wasn't too impressed by these diapers. The diaper itself stays dry overnight and doesn't leak through if the baby just pees. However, these diapers (size 2) seem low on my 14 lb baby (he is on the longer side though) and he had several leaks (pooped out the back and front at the same time on several occasions), honestly, I wondered if I should have gotten a size 3 for him. The size 2 pampers swaddlers are great and the pampers baby dry just don't compare."
+1,Poor quality - leaking,"The swaddlers are wonderful diapers, never had any problems, however, the Dry Baby diapers are terrible. We have gone though one box of them, and still have another one to go before we switch over to cloth (this is not the reason we are switching to cloth). My son has woken up several nights in a row completely wet and we've been having to change the sheets. They leak horribly. Even daycare hates them. We've had so many blowouts as well. They are incredibly thin and cheap feeling."
+1,Okay....but not for my baby,"Some people may have no issues with these diapers, however, my little girl probably leaks in these once a day if not multiple times. I've tried everything making sure that the diaper is on just right or immediately changing her when I ""hear"" her go. NOTHING WORKS - I change her outfit multiple times a day and not for the fun of it. So it is back to Swaddlers for us.....I don't know why I ever changed."
+2,Super duper diaper deal,We really like all the Pampers diapers we've used. They are comfortable for our baby and they seem to do a great job.
+2,Preston's mommy,"I love pampers...I have tried almost all the other diapers out there including huggies, luvs, and white cloud. Pampers are the only true leak-proof diapers made!! They also fit my 11 lb. son perfectly. I have no complaints."
+1,They don't have the Caterpillar-Flex,"I just received the pampers baby-dry diapers in 2007-04-30, but guess what? The exp. date is 2006-12-31, as the other reviewer said, it's old type, they don't have the Caterpillar-Flex. I should send them back, but I don't have time and my baby needs diapers now. I'm very disapointed. They should check before they deliver."
+2,Best quality at the best price,Pampers fit the best and hold the most liquid among all the other diapers in the market. It's soft on my baby's skin. I am very brand loyal towards pampers...
+2,pampers works best....,seems like pampers works best for my son- we tried other brands and they didnt work as well. definitely sticking with pampers!
+1,12 hour relief?!,"We started off with the Pampers Swaddlers, and I bought these ones by mistake. Since I had them, and the reviews were quite good, I decided to keep them. They claim to have an 'ultra absorb core for outstanding leakage protection', but my baby is 10 lbs (size 1 is for 8-14lbs), and after about 5 hours, she had actually leaked through and out onto her outfit! Not just a bit, but palpably and visibly wet! I would pay the extra money and buy the Swaddlers, which is what I have done."
+2,BEST DIAPERS EVER!!!!,"I have tried different brands like Luvs, Huggies, and others but they cannot compare to Pampers baby dry! These diapers DO NOT leak and blowouts are a thing of the past! My child sleeps for 13+ hours a night and she wakes up dry."
+1,Not a Fan!,I have been using Pampers Cruisers and wanted to try Baby Dry to see how they worked. They are fine for during the day but horrible for at night. My little girl woke up cold due to her diaper didn't hold in what it should have overnight which made her onesie soaked in the morning. Will NOT buy anymore Baby Dry...Wondering if maybe I can exchange????
+1,Ok product,Not the latest product. Does not have wet line indicator like the new ones. You need to keep on checking at the diaper to find out if it is wet.
+2,Good for dogs too,"I have 2 aging cocker spaniels whose bladder control isn't as reliable as it used to be. Size 6 fits well. We use these on them during the day if they're alone at home, and at night while sleeping. Keeps them from using the kitchen floor as a bathroom."
+2,diapers,I save from .04 to.07 per diaper (depending on sizes I have autoshipped and mr mom deductions) as opposed to walmart's price. This adds up to a minimum savings of $7.68 per box up to well over $10 per box on smaller sizes. I have 3 in diapers.
+2,PAMPERS,"I ORDERED AN AUTO SHIP ORDER OF PAPMERS FOR OUR DAUGHTER & SHE LOVES GETTING THEM & NOT RUNNING OUT OF DIAPERS! THEY ARE SUPER ABSORBANT & KEEP THE BABY DRY,DRY DRY! NO DIAPER RASH & SHE IS 7 MO. OLD NOW. KEPT HER SO DRY AS IN INFANT; USED THE SWADLERS AT NEWBORN & BABY DIDN'T EVEN WAKE UP WHEN SHE WAS WET! VERY EASY TO GO IN TO ACCOUNT & CHANGE SIZE OF DIAPERS NEEDED AS SHE GROWS.BECAUSE OF GREAT TRACK RECORD WITH PAPMERS, I WOULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER USING ANOTHER BRAND & MY DAUGHTER LOVES THEM.AUTO SHIP IS THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD & IF SHE NEEDS THEM SOONER, SO EASY TO GO IN & HAVE THEM SHIPPED EARLIER THAN SCHEDULED."
+2,the best,the best diapers ever!!!! i use them with my first baby and they are the most amazing never had any liking or rash on the kids body
+1,Never again- these diapers fell apart,These diapers fell apart and left a huge mess of falling apart diaper. I now know I need to use a different kind for overnight but then they shouldn't be advertised as baby dry.
+2,Great for the price,I prefer these diapers because the swaddlers had a mesh that stuck to my babies bottom. My only complaint is that they are a smaller fit. I will have to order a size 3 next time.
+1,Could be a lot better!!!,"Where do I start, how about I hate these diapers!! This gel stuff leaks out of them, all the time. They don't last long on active babies. Not to mention that I have to clean up leakage. Try another brand please!!"
+2,Very Comfortabke for the little ones,Pampers are the best for your little ones. The diaper absorb the moisture very well and keep kids skin dry. Surely recommend it.
+1,They leak when regular swaddler diapers don't,"I originally bought these diapers for my daughter to wear at night. They leaked so badly that I couldn't use them. My daughter would be soaked from her chest clear down to her socks. Of course she would wake up early. I had to wash all of her bedding and her jammies every night. You can imagine what the scene looked like when she pooped! To get rid of this box of diapers, I used them during day use, but, again, the swaddlers worked better and seemed more comfortable for my daughter. The Baby Dry seemed very thin and very uncomfortable....almost papery. Not good."
+2,They do the job,"These are adequately absorbent, no offensive scents from the diaper material (before being used). Easy to use restickable tape. I have used these diapers in varying sizes since day one without any problems (except that they cannot handle all the urine of a 2 year old overnight). I never had rash problems that I can attribute to these diapers."
+2,Good diapers,"These diapers were good. They're nice and thin. But compared with luvs with ultra leakguards, I like the price of the luvs better. Performance between the two is about the same for me. These leaked from time-to-time for me but I haven't yet found any that don't."
+1,Watch out---New Design EXPLODES!,"Ever since they've redesigned these, almost every morning, my son is found wet, and the diaper has actually split on the sides with the gel contents spilling everywhere. It's ever so much fun having to clean a toddler, crib, walls, floor, all first thing in the morning. I have used these religiously since the first couple of months, but I've changed brands."
+1,New Design Leaks,"Loved the old design - my baby stayed dry through the night. Now, every morning he is soaked. ""If it ain't broke, don't fix it."" I didn't mind paying a premium price for the old design - it was phenomenal. The new design does not compare. I have switched to Luvs."
+1,Very disappointed - Blue dye came off on her skin!,I have been using Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers diapers and now that my daughter is 6 months old I decided I would try and save some money given her skin may not be as sensitive. The first week in using the Pampers Baby Dry diapers she went wet through it overnight (which she has never done so I assume the absorbency is not as good) and on a different occasion the blue dye on the diaper came off on her skin!! The blue dye coming off on her was the most disappointing. I was so shocked by the difference in quality of this product. I will never use Pampers Baby Dry again and will be going back to Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers its worth the extra $16/month!
+1,Not that great,"Will not buy again, save your money and just buy LUVS, the only advantage the baby dry have is that they smell good. We went thru almost twice as many diapers trying to keep our baby dry.lol"
+2,Diapers that smell good?!!,"I prefer pampers in general because the elastic waistband on some of the other brands always seem like they squeeze my baby too much. But pampers fits well without leaving marks on the skin. But my favorite part of this diaper, even compared to some of the other pampers is that this one smells good! I mean really good! Lol kinda like the addicting baby powder or baby lotion smells. Sometimes I am holding my baby and get a whiff of the diaper and I love it! Lol"
+1,Pampers Baby Dry,"I've been using the Pampers brand since my daughter was born. I've tried Luvs, Huggies, and store brand and they all didn't work. She was using Swaddlers until she got to size 4 and I bought these. They SUCK. The pamper seems harder and the strip on the inside isn't as long. And to top it all off, it gave more poor child a rash. Luckily I didn't get stuck with all these pampers because a friend of mine used these on her daughter and they were fine. I'll be switching to the sensitive brand since they come in swaddlers."
+2,Great Value!,"I love these diapers. They feel soft and rarely leak. Through Amazon, they are cheaper than the cheapo diapers I used to buy from the store. I also love that they are sent to my door."
+2,Great price!! horrible shipping time,"I order this item almost every month my daughter has been in size 3's for about 5 months or so. You can not beat the price on this site its pretty amazing. However, I have noticed that with each order it takes longer and longer for them to arrive. Its pretty annoying that they cant seem to get them here any faster and so dont wait to order them if you are going to need them within the next 2 weeks order them cause chances are they will take that long to get there. Pretty sad but with the price I guess they have to mess you up somewhere. I was disappointed because I went off the last time I ordered and the amount of time they took and this time it took 3 days longer. So I had to run to the store and pay full price :(All in all great product Pampers always are but be careful ordering from here when your in a rush!"
+1,Hate it!!!,"At first, I thought it was just one or two diapers that have sand like in them but it's actually the whole box of diapers that have sand in EVERY DIAPER. But I willing to give it another try. Unfortunately, the 2rd and 3rd boxes were still the same (still have tons of sand like in every diaper). The changing table and crib were filled with tiny sand like everytime I changed my baby diaper. It's freaking me out cause my baby is super active and she's at the stage where she puts everything in her mouth. So, no more Pamper Baby Dry for me."
+1,Terrible,"These diapers are terrible, they leak and make my baby smell like urine. I thought I ordered the same pampers as before which were the swaddlers, No these are not and they are very different. These diapers are blue in color and are just as bad as huggies. i love the Pampers Swaddlers my girls can go all night and not have any problems."
+1,Horrible diapers,"I did not like these diapers at all! They leaked at night and even during the day. As soon as my 10 month old daughter peed in them, these diapers hung to the knees."
+2,Pampers over Huggies. Anyday!,"I was loyal to Pampers until Costco had a deal on Huggies and i decided to give Huggies a shot. I was not disappointed, but, the biggest difference between the two brands is that Pampers are MUCH SOFTER than Huggies. Pampers felt more like fabric while Huggies were very plasticy and felt like an itchy material. HOWEVER, huggies are much more absorbent and dont get as bulky as pampers. But, i put comfort over size of the diaper and I love pampers."
+2,Diapers work great!,We use these diapers when we are out and about and cloth diapering is not an option. They work great and are an awesome value!
+1,Pampers June shipment -Product quality was poor,The june 2011 shipment of the pampers cruisers diapers was way below par. The diapers were too thin and leaking all the time.I'm on auto-shipment
+1,HORRIBLE!!!,"I CHANGED FROM HUGGIES TO PAMPERS BECAUSE OF THE PRICE BUT NOW I SEE THAT HUGGIES IS WELL WORTH THE PRICE. MY SON USED PAMPERS WHEN HE WAS BORN JUST BECAUSE THAT'S THE BRAND THE HOSPITAL WAS USING, BUT I QUICKLY CHANGES TO HUGGIES AND WAS VERY PLEASED. THEN I DECIDED TO GIVE PAMPERS BABY DRY A TRY SINCE THE PRICE WAS CHEAPER AND I GOT MORE DIAPERS FOR MY MONEY. THEY RAVE ABOUT A BABY DRY SYSTEM THAT LAST 12HOURS.....NOT AT ALL. MY BABY LEAKS AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS. THE DIAPERS ARE EXTREMELY THIN. I STILL HAVE SOME HUGGIES LEFT OVER AND I HAVE TO USE THOSE FOR NIGHTIME BECAUSE IF I USE THE PAMPERS MY BABY WAKES UP CRYING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NITE ALL WET THROUGH HIS ONESIE, PJ'S AND CRIB SHEET!!! HORRIBLE DIAPER...NOW I'M STUCK WITH OVER 200 DIAPERS. I'M GOING BACK TO HUGGIES AS SOON AS I FINISH THIS PACK, UNFORTUNATELY WILL HAVE TO BUY HUGGIES OVERNITES MEANWHILE I FINISH THE PAMPERS."
+1,I wish there was a no star rating!,These are awful! They gave our son an angry red raw rash all around his pelvic area! We even took him to the doctor thinking it may have been some time of Thrush from antibiotics! Do not purchase these if your child has sensitive skin or may be allergic to the filler!
+1,"Huggies Snug and dry Is much better, and are almost same price","I made a huge mistake by buying the baby dry after reading through the reviews. I thought that for the price, why not try them. What a huge mistake! I should have just bought a smaller amount to try them first. Instead we have been using these for over a month now and I have had to clean up a poop spill at least every other day. My baby was 4 months old when we started using these and since he is not eating solids yet, the poop is pretty runny. The baby dry don't absorb the runny poop and it tends to just go right up the back side of the diaper onto her outfit and usually whatever or whoever she is lying on. It's just not worth the money saved! I will only buy the HuggiesSnug & dry from now on, The Snug and dry from huggies absorb much better that those lousy ones, Hope this helps someone wondering which to buy Snug and dry or Baby Dry, DEFINITELY go with the SNUG AND DRY!!"
+1,Cheaply made.,This is the very cheap product that does not measure up to the standards of the other Pampers diapers. I would recommend not to buy this but the 186 count instead.
+2,"Excellent product, Excellent delivery time.",Seventh Generation wipes never cause allergic reactions in my children's sensative skin. The price is excellent and the delivery time was spot on! I will certainly continue my subscription for this product.
+1,Pampers vs Huggies,"With 3 grandchildren, I've tried many disposable diapers and my daughter and I feel that Pampers does not, in our opinion, measure up to Huggies."
+2,"i just love them ,--------very fast shipping","what can i said , i just love them , They got flexy wings almost like Cruisers. the price is good you pay no tax buying online , and you get it in two day right iny your door. yes , i mean two days ."
+2,Pampers Baby-Dry with Flex,The Baby Dry with Flex is the best diaper we have used to date. The FLEX makes it very comfortable for our active son!
+2,Bulk + free shipping = good,"Significant savings buying these in bulk. Pampers fit our little one better than the other brands, but your results may vary. Regardless of brand, always try to buy in bulk."
+2,Reliable,My son is skinny but lanky and this is about the only diaper that doesnt leak especially at night.
+1,They leak :(,"I loved swaddlers but they are only in small sizes so I moved to baby dry. Well with teething there is diarrhea and even when I ran to the changing table to change him after an audible bm it was on it's way out of the top back of the diaper and the sides, also I bought them thinking they had the flexible side panels, which are wonderful because you don't feel like your cutting off your babies circulation if you want them snug. I must have received an older box and it did not have the flexible sides. I have since switched to cruisers and love them."
+1,Most likely your order will not ship - do not order,Do not buy diapers from Amazon. Your order will likely not ship unti lafter a couple of months or one fine day you will discover that your order has been cancelled because they ran out of stock. Not only that if your original order had multiple items on it and had qualified for free shipping they will charge you the shipping amount even though they are unable to fulfil this part of your order. I have voiced this concern strongly to CS and believe this is a false business practice they are following. If I were you I'd stay away from diaper shopping at Amazon.
+1,don't like the quality,"I won't use it again.very low quality. I feel the frequency with which I change these ,adds up the cost.so better to buy a good quality diaper."
+1,Leaky!!,"These leak about every other time my baby poops. I purchased them accidentally thinking I was getting the Swaddlers. Will NEVER buy these again, just terrible!!"
+1,Leaks all the time,"My bundle of joy is 4.5 mo old and none of the other diapers leaked until I started using this one. I tried other brands, Huggies, Luv and also Pampers Swaddlers and they all work fine except this one."
+1,Worst costumer service ever!!!!!!!! size runs small,"My baby isn't 17lbs yet and these diapers were too small for her, and they say it is for 16 to 28 lbs. Plus, even though my baby sleeps through the night , when I used this diaper, she woke up at 2:30am all WEAT. I called the Pampers costumer service and they offered me a $5 coupom...........yes, I could not believe it, at last they offered a $10 coupom, so I'll still need to spend monwy on it? I hopped to have at least a size 4 sent to me. Be carefull, those diapers can work for you, but be concious that whenever you need the costumer service they will not replace the diapers.Not buying Pampers agin........by the way, seventh generation and Huggies are far better!Viviane"
+2,Great Diapers :),I have been using diapers for my lil one for ten months now and I love pampers the most. One huge factor was the over night diaper was not leacking and another the gel that forms once the diaper is wet does not come out. When I used huggies the diaper felt very very wet and the gel was all over her bottom once she would wake up.
+1,Disatisfied with Pampers,I would not recommend these diapers as they have a strong scent that irritate baby's skin even if not the sensitive type.
+2,Pampers Diapers 222 Count,"Great product and even better price. If you compare to Costco, Target, etc. you will not find a deal better than this."
+1,"leak, leak, LEAKS!","I just love Pampers Swaddlers and I've used them for both babies. But these Pampers Baby-Dry sz 3 are just worthless! Every little wee-wee just balloons the diaper and subsequent wee-wees leak out. Diaper gets ""full"" way too easily, then when we pick her up and hold her it squishes out (number 1 squeezes out and wets all of our clothes). Just no good. Hubby doesn't get upset at much, but he is just hugely frustrated about these. We're going through 3x as many diapers, at least, as we did when using Huggies. So back to Huggies it is."
+2,Pamper Baby Dry Economy Pack Plus,"My kids are growing up with Pamper. This is a good price with great quality. We have a small problem in one or two boxes that the diapers have defects (flaps are missing, velcro missing, etc.) but after 4 kids, we come to trust this brand. And the price from Amazon subscription is great too."
+1,Surprisingly Poor Quality,"We use a lot of diapers and frequently go back and forth between Pampers and Huggies as our child grows. Our 18 month-old son definitely wears size 4 but this version of Pampers seems slightly too small. Worse, the stick-on flaps are much less sticky than most diapers we use. Several times his diaper has actually come loose because the flap unsticks during the night resulting in a wet boy. Not sure if this was just a bad batch or there is something different with this particular model. We have not had problems with other Pampers in the past."
+1,Leaks through legs,"We use a different variety of Pampers diapers on monthly delivery. We were running short and bought a box of these ""Baby Dry."" For some reason, they do not work at all. They leak through the legs."
+1,"Terrible product, leaks over half the time","We ran out of Earths Best and so I got some of these at Walgreens to hold us over. I am simply shocked that these diapers leak very badly over half the time. I was expecting these to perform better than Earths Best simply because they've been in business for so much longer and can use all the fancy chemicals. That was not the case at all. I can't believe these diapers are still on the market. It's like they have holes in them. Our son does like the Elmo image, though."
+1,Seriously suck,I bought these because I needed some diaper for when my daughter goes to great grandmas (or else my cloth diapers end up in the trash...) and they LEAKED EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Granted my daughter is a heavy wetter but these say 12 hours!!!! And they smell HORRID!!!! The poo went everywhere. I have NEVER had a leak in my cloth diapers. NEVER. 7 months so I was just used to packing her diapers and not spare clothes so I had to come home from work to get her. Last time I EVER use Pampers again. Everyone told me they were great. YEAH RIGHT!!! I wish I could give them a zero.
+1,Worst diaper,"This is a worst diaper I ever used for my kids. I bought this just to try , because of its price. This diaper is like a tissue paper. easily tear"
+2,Good product.,"I ordered the same size 2 months ago. It was good. Now, this is my 2nd time order. Good product. As expected!"
+2,Good product,"As good as expected!! The only con is that it is supposed to fit babies from 17 to 25 pounds but my baby is only 18 pounds and it's already snug. Need to change to next size, other than that very good."
+1,LEAKS!!!!,"These diapers are horrible! I've had 3 in the last 2 days leak. I should have just gone with Swaddlers. The sad thing is I have 246 diapers to use, with the potential of them leaking again! They also have a horrible smell. It's supposed to smell clean or fresh, but it just doesn't. It's too strong. The smell I can get over, but the leaking I cannot. You can see where it will leak since the blue lining with all the absorbency doesn't even go all the way to the edge."
+1,Very disapointing after Swaddlers,I ordered these after my baby grew out of Swaddlers which don't come in a size 4. Swaddlers were amazing! These are terrible. She leaked with every poop and had to be changed many more times during the day. I changed to cruisers and am once again happy with Pampers. I would definitely recommend cruisers!
+2,Tried every diaper it seemed like,I have literally tried every diaper for my son there is out there... these seem to stuck with him the longest... The only problem I am having now is that he moves around so much that the diaper comes undone sometimes if he's not wearing pants.. .even tried a bgger size and it still does it.. I guess my child is just way over active...
+2,soft and very nice,"i love these diapers, also they are at a great price. they leak at night sometimes if the baby pees tons of times, which is very normal."
+1,Try another diaper!,These diapers have been a huge disappointment! They claim to be Baby Dry but they don't keep anything dry. We've only been using them for a few days and every day we've had to change outfits because of wet diapers. The diaper doesn't even seem to absorb anything. As far as night protection? There's no way it offers 12 hours of protection. Maybe one or two and that's if you're willing to change the sheets.I'm going back to Luvs.
+2,excellent!,"does not leak, lasts for a long time and prevents smell. this pack is the best value i have found. Love it!!"
+1,"Lots of leaks, not the same as Dry Max","BEWARE!!! Just because the box looks like Pampers Swaddlers Dry Max Diapers, these are NOT the same. My son is now 5 mo. old and we've been using Pampers Swaddlers Dry Max diapers since he was born (you know, with the blue wetness indicator on the front). However, these are NOT Pampers Swaddlers Dry Max. These are thinner, do not have the woven material inside the diaper and are not nearly as absorbent as the Swaddlers. My son has leaked out of his diaper the last 5 nights... these diapers simply are not absorbent enough to contain a night's worth of pee. We rarely had this problem with Dry Max. I won't be buying these again- they simply aren't worth the very little cost savings."
+2,"Holds in the Goods, No Problems with Leaks","When it comes to diapers, there is really only one major criteria that it has to have in our household: the diaper cannot leak/result in major blowouts. While I know that there are no 100% leak proof/blow out proof diaper out there, the Pampers Baby Dry diapers come pretty close. We have not experienced any leaks with Pampers, as opposed to store brands or Luvs.Our daughter is highly prone to diaper rashes, and with the Pampers Dry Max, we've noticed that her rashes have decreased significantly when wearing these diapers. The diapers absorb so much liquid, and keeps it away from our daughter's skin! The one gripe we have with Pampers is the scent - their diapers are generally heavily perfumed. If your kid makes a big stink, this may not be a bad thing - we just didn't care to smell our daughter before we heard her enter a room (deposit or not!). Outside of that, these diapers are fantastic! Highly recommended!"
+1,Terrible!,"We went from Swaddlers Sensitive to Baby Dry and were so disappointed after less than a week that we gave them away and went back to the Swaddlers. First of all not only did they leak urine (EVERY night woke up soaked) but even during the day when I changed my four month old's diaper after only a couple of hours his skin was very damp. Now he's never had a diaper rash, and all Ive ever used to keep him dry were the swaddler and baby powder but with these diapers I started using desitin just to keep the urine off his skin. They also couldnt hold in his poops. EVERY time he pooped (not exaggerating) it was a complete blow out, down his legs, up the back of his clothes. We NEVER had this problem with the Swaddlers. I also have to agree with the post about them being too thin, feeling recycled and rough against babys skin. The Swaddlers are MUCH better."
+2,Great,This is perfect for the twins I have we go thought the smaller amounts very quick but I buy a couple big boxes and I'm covered for a while
+1,Unbelievable,"I bought these diapers for my 6 month old daughter after using Swaddlers since she was born. The coupon was only for the Baby Dry and with a name like that, would you think anything else than a dry baby??? Guess again. These diapers are terrible. Of course I got the largest quantity too, 246 diapers, for $38.99. Boy I thought I was making out like a bandit! I changed my daughter tonight at 6:15 and it's 8:15 and she's soaked through to her clothes. And every single morning after sleeping a full 10 hours, she's got wet sheets and blankets. I cannot believe how disappointing this item is. I am shocked that Pampers even makes a diaper like this, when they have Swaddlers on the market. Please, if you are reading this before you switch over, DO NOT BUY THE BABY DRY. I am devastated that I am stuck with 200 more of these awful diapers."
+1,poor,"I was not happy with pampers diapers. I was using huggies before and after I switched to pamper, there were more leakage accidents. Plus the side wings broke couple of time while putting on diapers. So overall I was not happy with the pampers this product. I had used pampers with my first child few years ago and they were fine."
+2,Lots of Diapers,You definitely get a a ton of diapers with this purchase and the price is pretty good when other retailers aren't having diaper sales. The diapers keeps my baby dry especially over night.
+1,NEVER AGAIN!,"These diapers are awful and we'll never get them again. They seemed thinner than the Huggies we normally buy, so I guess the only plus is that you can fit more in the diaper bag/in the basket on the changing table, but the positives end there. They leak like crazy - esp. when they get pretty full during naps/bedtime - we have to wake up our son to change him in the middle of the night so he doesn't wake up in wet pajamas and a puddle in the morning. Also when they fill, they sag so terribly. Our toddler quickly learned he could easily reach in when they were saggy and mess with his poop if he had any. He also easily took them off, unlike the Huggies - probably because they were sagging and uncomfortable. Unfortunately we have 222 to get through... ugh..."
+1,Terrible diapers,"This baby dry diaper is supposed to be used for longer duration at nights. Out of the 5 diapers I have used, the gel balls from 2 of them burst and spread all over the house. I have been using the pampers swaddlers and the pampers cruisers but never had issues with them. I will never buy the pampers "" baby dry"" diapers again."
+1,Horrible!!!,I hate that these diapers sag! My daughter weara them for about an hr and they are sagging and they leak. I will never buy these again! Going back to Luvs. No leaks or saggy diapers!
+2,Only disposable that's ever worked for us!,"I mostly use cloth diapers during the day, but for overnight and going out, I go with disposables. We're on our 3rd baby now, and over the years Pampers has been the ONLY disposable diaper that we can rely on! Have tried cheaper brands sometimes - they're cheaper for a reason! Pampers has consistently given us a diaper that we can count on not leaking. Store brands, Luvs, Huggies have all failed us multiple times, just leak really bad or tear easily. I am rarely brand-loyal, but Pampers is now the only brand of disposable I'll buy. Pampers is a good quality disposable for the times that you need it (I still recommend using mostly cloth and more natural products though!)"
+2,Great value & quality,"We've been very happy with our purchase. Not only were these diapers a great value compared to what it would have cost to purchase them at a local retailer, but they've also worked very well for our daughter. We've gone through about half of them, and only 1-2 have actually leaked. They do a great job containing messes, and seem to be very comfortable. We used Huggies for our older son, and at this point, these are holding up just as well (for less)!"
+1,Poop leaks out the back,As soon as I got these diapers I was surprised at how light and thin they were and I was also worried about the absorbent pad not running all the way to the back. The next day my fears were realized and I got poop all over my shorts. It leaked right out the back. These diapers have a cheap look to them and they perform that way too. I still have about 240 of these left so it will be a long month! My wife thought it was pretty funny though.
+2,Love pampers!,"Pampers is awesome, my baby girl has never had a rash since day 1 and she is almost 7 months now. This baby-dry theme is also very true because it holds a lot with out giving her any redness. Also, since its now flexible on the legs, its even much better for my baby girl to move around with it. In addition, I do highly recommend to subscribe to the amazon subscribe and save program. I don't have to worry about carrying a big box of pampers at the store, especially all the room it took on my grocey cart!! and at the same time watching my daughter. Now I get it delivered to my door, monthly, with free shipping and at a great price, ..WHAT MORE CAN I ASK FOR?? I highly recommend this service and PAMPERS... its the best!"
+1,Not impressed,"My husband bought these by accident and I was glad to see them go. We normally use Pampers Swaddlers and Pampers Baby-Dry do not come close to comparing.While using these, my daughter had a few accidents (I will be fair and say that a couple of those could have been as a result of human error) and they do not appear to be nearly as durable.Unfortunately, I would not feel comfortable recommending these... spend the extra money and go for the Swaddlers."
+2,New better design + fast shipment from Amazon,"I ordered this new improved Baby Dry pampers and have to say: they are really improved! They got flexy wings almost like Cruisers, which we used before and the design is very similar to Cruisers now. But the price of Baby Dry is much better, and you get more pampers in the box (180 instead of 160 like in Cruisers). The shipment was fast (about 3 days)."
+1,Pampers Swaddlers are MUCH BETTER!,"I made the huge mistake of buying the baby dry after reading through the reviews. I thought that for the price, why not try them. What a huge mistake! I should have just bought a smaller amount to try them first. Instead we have been using these for over a month now and I have had to clean up a poop spill at least every other day. My baby was 4 months old when we started using these and since she is not eating solids yet, the poop is pretty runny. The baby dry don't absorb the runny poop and it tends to just go right up the back side of the diaper onto her outfit and usually whatever or whoever she is lying on. It's just not worth the money saved! I will only buy the Swaddlers from now on. Hope this helps someone wondering which to buy Swaddlers or Baby Dry, DEFINITELY go with the SWADDLERS!!"
+1,Not as advertised!,"I used to use the more expensive Pampers Cruisers but thought I'd try the Baby-Dry to save some money. I bought a pack at a local store first to make sure the fit and performance was good. I liked them just fine. Nice stretchy tabs, much like the Cruisers. So I ordered from Amazon. I ordered three cases to take advantage of a promotion Amazon was running. But the diapers I received must be old stock, before Pampers put the ""flex"" stretchy sides on the Baby-Dry diapers. The older expiration dates on the Rewards code confirms this. Maybe they've gotten rid of the old stock; then those newer diapers would rate 4.5 stars. These non-flex diapers barely close to fit my baby whereas the flex ones were plenty big. It irks me that Amazon posts a picture of the ""flex"" diapers and delivers a different,inferior product."
+1,"Swaddlers are awesome, Baby Dry are awful","I love Pamper's Swaddlers. I've tried Huggies and both Pampers brands, and out of all of them Swaddlers are my favorite. That being said, the Baby Dry diapers are terrible. With Swaddlers you can adjust the fit, and the diapers are really soft. Baby Dry diapers feel like they're recycled and and I really dislike the sticky waist straps. They're shorter so you can't adjust the fit as easily, and the waist is always loose--with a boy that's a very bad idea because he tends to get his clothes wet through the TOP of the diaper instead of the sides now. I can't wait until we use these up because I will never buy Baby Dry again."
+1,Going Back to Huggies,"I signed up for these with the subscription purchase because they were slightly cheaper than the Huggies. We are not happy with them at all. They don't seem to hold as much, which is a problem for overnight. You also have to be careful how you position them on your child so they don't leak. When I used swaddlers for my son as an infant, I thought this was a great brand, but the Baby Dry are definitely NOT of the same quality. We will continute to use these during the day until they are gone, but I will not by them again."
+2,PAMPERS,"One thing I can state about diapers as a mother of 2 and a grandmother of 1 is that you can NEVER go by the poundage shown for the diaper fit. My experience has been that the children go into the size well BEFORE they are in the poundage recommended. I have also found that it really depends on the build of the child as to which brand works best for them. We have tried the major brands on our granddaughter and found that PAMPERS works best for her and we have no leakage problems.Pampers Baby Dry Diapers, Size 6, 128-Count"
+1,Pampers Baby Dry Size 2,"I bought these for my 5 month old because I thought they would be as good as the Swaddlers since Pampers are the best diapers, but I was sadly mistaken. The Baby Dry diapers would leak after only 1 hour of being used. It seemed like the urine would be collected in the front by the turqoise lining, but once it was full, it would bubble up & leak. One night I had to change the crib sheets twice....these diapers were a nightmare!!! Never again would I buy these."
+1,No waistband!,These diapers do not have a stretchy wastband. Poop frequently runs up my childs back!!! I will never use these diapers again because of all the extra laundry and mess they created for me.
+1,bad pampers,"I have used pampers primarily since my son was born. THIS box has REALLY disappointed me!! More often than not the left side tab TEARS OFF as I am putting it on, which then makes the diaper USELESS!! I called pampers and they sent me a $5 coupon, BUT more than 50 of these diapers has been wasted!! I don't think i will EVER order this again!!"
+1,Should be called Baby Wet!,"I do not recommend buying these. My son is 15 months and can only wear these about 2-3 hours before the diaper leaks and/or explodes open. The diapers have ripped open multiple times (even when the diaper is not even full) and all the absoprbent gel particles make a huge mess on our carpet. They do not work at night either. My son wakes up every morning drenched. Stay away from these... However, Pampers Cruisers are great!"
+1,Very bad product from Pampers,its very bad diaper from Pampers.. It wont keep dry more than 2 hours.. during night i have to change my kids diaper 3 times.. thats being very worst thing.i bought new diaper for my kid.. i stop using this diaper.. i am totally unhappy with this pamper product.
+1,Dry? Lie!,These diapers are simply awful. I mistakenly ordered 192 of them! My poor son has woke up in the middle of the night absolutely soaked through. I will not purchase these again - sticking with the Cruisers from now on.
+1,Baby dry diapers are NOT for us.,"I decided to try the cheaper Pampers Baby Dry instead of my usual Pampers Cruisers. I figured there couldn't be much of a difference, but boy there sure was! I HATE the Baby Dry diapers! Every time my son urinates there is such a strong pee smell that I assume he has peed right through the diaper. However, I check him, and it's not through the diaper - it just smells like it! I can't stand that! I've never had a diaper perform like this one does. I WON'T be ordering this kind again, that's for sure!"
+1,What a disappointment,"After reading the baby dry reviews, I bought a pack of 228--BIG MISTAKE! They feel ultra soggy after 2 hours (the other brands do not) and I can't even go without changing her after her early morning feeding. When we do change her, it seems like the diaper isn't wicking the moisture away properly as she seems a little damp (yes, even after just 2 hours). I'm dissatisfied that the box says 12 hour protection, when it really maxes out at about 4 hours. Even my husband asked me why I bought the crappy brand :( We absolutely love the swaddlers and swaddlers sensitive--they both make it through the night (anywhere from 8-12 hours) for my 3 month old daughter. I'm a little disappointed in Pampers right now because we have loved all their other products, but now I feel like I'm stuck with 200+ diapers that I paid for and probably won't use."
+2,"Best diapers, best Price","Pampers are the best diapers we have tried, and this is the best price online or in-town ;) thanks for the free shipping with amazon moms / prime/ subscribe & save ;)"
+2,"Worth it on amazon - Happy and Dry, Never had an issue","My son has worn these since moving out of the infant diapers and we see no need to change. Amazingly good at stopping leaks and few diaper rashes.Very reasonable price with the subscribe and save / Mom discount on Amazon, normally ~30% off retail. If I had to pay regular store prices I may have been tempted to try a bargain brand but with the discount its worth it going with the name brand quality."
+2,Diaper heaven,"Not only do i love the pampers brand because it fits perfect on my 1yr old but also it holds all her ""stuff"" lol the amount is amazing i didnt have to buy diapers for over 2 months!!"
+1,Pampers are worse than Store Brand,"I keep trying Pampers. With my daughter, they leaked and didn't fit well. With my son, I have tried Baby Dry and Cruisers at different stages and still, they fit awful. The tabs feel cheap and they don't stretch as well as Huggies. I give up on Pampers. Some store brand diapers fit and stretch better."
+1,Diaper rash galore,My baby was extremely sore after using one of these diapers for just one day. I am sending my order back because of this. No wonder it was such a great price!
+2,Great diapers!,"These diapers worked very well for my daughter, but I wish I would have bought the next size up because she is chubby and they are not that wide if your baby is closer to the maximum weight, but overall they work great."
+1,A defective pack,"This is the first time I ordered size 5. It was a defective pack. The sides stick to the inside of the diaper when I try to open up the diaper to put it on my child. When I forcibly pull them apart, plastic is left on the area my daughters bum will be, as well as strands of plastic left hanging that I have to be careful to pick off so my child doesn't get them. Hopefully it is just this pack. It still absorbs as Pampers usually do."
+2,Good diaper,"I like these diapers, they're easy to put on a squirming baby. I like that the swaddlers have a wet indicator, but those aren't available for Amazon Prime, so I went with these. No real complaints, I can usually tell when my baby needs a change without a wet indicator."
+2,Keeps my baby nice and dry!,"These are a great price. Keep my son dry. Could not be happier! I also highly rec joining the ""Mom's Club"" and you save a lot of money :)"
+1,Leaky,My baby wakes up everyday with wet clothes in front! Not something we have every had in the past 13 mo's with other brand diapers. Would not buy these diapers again. The fabric is soft and the diaper is not stiff I do like the texture and overall feel but when the baby is waking up wet and mad this needs to be addressed. Defiently not Baby dry! Overall not satisfied.
+2,Great Diapers,"Great diapers and great value! We LOVE pampers! They are very soft, stretchy and provide wonderful protection. We haven't had any leak yet!"
+2,reliable and great value,"These diapers never fail us. From birth to toddlerhood these Pampers have proven to work great with our squirmy guy. Getting the larger economy box is a great value and I love using S&S so I don't have to think about running to the store. I know that at some time or another, a diaper will leak or poop'splosian will occur... but in 14 months I think we've had two or three. These are just reliable, day after day!"
+2,Great deal!,We've had good luck with Pampers and the Subscribe and Save program is a great deal. i really like that I can move the deliveries or cancel deliveries at any time.
+1,Most of the diapers strap are useless,Most of the diapers' strap are glued to diaper itself such a way that you cannot use those diapers. I am just throwing away lots of diapers without using it...
+2,Great Quantity for Price,"So many more diapers for less money! In-store 174 diapers is $35 on sale, I got 222 diapers for less than that with free two day shipping. Amazing deal!"
+2,Great baby gift,I purchased the Economy Pack of Pampers because it was such a great deal. Diapers are essential for babies and can become a big expense for parents. I was able to send several months of diapers to these first time parents. They have been much appreciated.
+2,favorite diapers,"I love these diapers, baby never soaks through them and they seem to be comfortable for him to cruise around in."
+1,DO NOT BUY if your child has sensitive skin!,"If your child has sensitive skin DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND. Our child suffered for 3 months with total body rash - we thought it was due to food allergies, but it was actually due to the diaper. Pampers use TOO MUCH DYE on the images on the diapers. The dye is totally unnecessary. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, even more so, DON""T SUBJECT YOUR BABY TO unnecessary CHEMICALS and ALLERGENS.TERRIBLE PRODUCT!!!!!"
+1,Totally Wasted my Money,"I've been using Amazon for years and this is the first time I've left a comment because I hope that you won't waste your money like I did. I have 2 sons. My baby uses the Swaddlers and my toddler uses Cruisers. When Cruisers was unavailable online, I thought, the Baby Dry can't be that much different, they both are made by Pampers, right? WRONG!! I have been washing wet bed sheets and pjs every single morning for 2 weeks since my toddler used the Baby Dry. It can not hold anything. I had my son pee in a clean Baby Dry standing straight, waited for a minute, then took the diaper off. The pee was dripping out from the diaper. It was the worst diaper we have ever tried. I heard that Pampers changed the Cruisers to be thinner as well. I am giving Huggies a try now. Though it was not as soft as Pampers, I have not need to wash the wet bed sheet or pjs for the past week. Now I have a big box of Baby Dry diapers sitting in my garage that I can't decided if I should donate..."
+1,Pampers chemicals=rash,I tried all the different diapers before converting to cloth pocket diapers. We used these Pampers for a few months before swearing off disposables completely. Pampers don't hold leaks and are filled with so many chemicals that they gave my baby a rash. I felt horrible about using something that filled up the trash so fast!
+2,no leaking ...,"Great, soft, secure diapers. My son [..]and I have been using Pampers FLEX for a long time. A few months ago I decided to try a cheaper brand for a change and sure enough, he leaked!!! UGH! Make sure you buy the FLEX DRY -- they are stretchie, soft and seemingly comfy for baby."
+2,awesome,"I used to always get huggies, but I find the pampers are more flexible, softer and have better leak protection. Plus, my daughter likes to pick which sesame street character she's going to wear with each diaper change!"
+1,I'm switching back to Swaddlers,"I figured for the price I'd give pampers dry a chance and now I'm incredibly disappointed with this product. I'm not exactly why it's called ""Pampers Dry"" since it does a horrible job at absorbing urine. On many occasions I'd have to change my baby's clothes simply because the urine has run up her back and wet her clothes along with my bedsheets.I'm going back to Swaddlers!"
+1,Terrible for #2,"Terrible poop control. Spills right out the sides and back. Absorbent for urine only, would not recommend this product. Swaddlers are much softer, and much more absorbent,I have not had any spillage events with swaddlers."
+1,NOT perfume sensitive baby friendly,I know many people swear by Pampers and I did find their fit to be very pleasing BUT both of my children had significant allergic reactions to the light scenting added to these diapers. For parents of babies with sensitive skin these may not be the diapers for you.
+2,"Pampers size 2, 246 count","Good price but no wet indicator. It's thinner than the new diapers with wet indicator. Would have preferred to have the indicator, but for the price it's not bad"
+1,Does NOT stay DRY!,Every single night my 11 month old daughter would wet through these diapers and get her sheets completely wet! HORRIBLE buy in my opinion!
+2,Love :),These worked great for my twins! super easy to manage with a squirmy infant! We had switched from cloth and tried a few other brands but these worked best.
+1,Exploding diapers,"Our daughter is 6 months old and 19 lbs. She has been wearing these size 3 Pampers, and we wake up to exploded diapers many mornings, with little gel beads all over DD. I'm switching to Huggies overnight, based on a co-worker's recommendation."
+1,go somewhere else,"You can buy these cheaper at the babiesareus store (with mail/email coupons) Product itself is good, I am a pampers brand mom."
+1,Huggies are better . . .,"I, like many other reviewers, fell into the trap of buying these because they were going for a great price. My son had been wearing Huggies size 3, but I thought these might be worth a try. My husband and I now have a joke that our son has been crawling in the cobwebs again. These diapers fall apart and the fibers look like little spiderwebs hanging off his little bum. Sometimes we find our son plucking the ""webs"" off his diaper like someone plucking a chicken. I would not recommend these diapers, especially for active babies."
+1,I really want to like it,"I really want to like it. It is certainly better than the Huggies I bought before but the quality is no where close to the pamper's cruiser we have been using. It is good if you knew you will change diaper frequently as it will hold just one pee then start to sag. I haven't run into any leaking issue yet as I now use it only when I knew my baby will not stay with it for long. We use it as temporary diaper that is why I still give it a two star rating. It is cheaper for more diapers, you get what you paid for."
+1,No leaks but stinky and saggy...,I used this diaper for my 2 year old and once she urinated in it once it would sag half way down her leg. Also when I used them at night come morning they would smell so bad that her pajama pants and even sheets smelled of urine. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because they never leaked even when very full.
+2,Highly recommend and cost efficient,We saved a fair amount of money buying this product through Amazon Mom. We prefer Pampers brand and being able to buy in bulk is extremely convenient.
+1,Poor Quality Diapers,"I have used a wide variety of diapers (Huggies, Earth's Best, Target) and these by far are the poorest quality. They have a low threshold as far as how much liquid it can hold before they start to leak. My daughter wakes up completely wet whenever she is wearing Pampers, but not when she's wearing another brand. In addition, the tape on these diapers is not great, so the diaper often comes undone by itself, which can create quite a mess at an inopportune time."
+2,good but swaddlers better,"From our personal experience we really prefer to use the pampers brand over others, if your struggling for money and stuff buy the biggest bulk box of baby drys from here because they're the cheapest per diaper I've found. Howevere the swaddlers are more absorbent and superior overall in quality. THey're a abit more expenisive tho."
+1,Baby Dry Runs Very Small,I moved my daughter up from a size 1 Pampers Sensitive to the size 2 Baby Dry. The diapers are the exact same size. We have a blow-out every BM. I am so mad right now. How can the sizing be so off? I am stuck with two big boxes now of diapers I cannot use.
+2,Runs small,"I always get size 4 for my little guy, and so I ordered size 4 in Pampers Baby-Dry. I can barely fit them around his waist. My friend and I compared Pampers size 3 and 4 next to each other and we couldn't tell any size difference."
+2,Best diapers we've used so far,"No diaper is perfect, that's why I gave it 4 stars and not 5. These are however the best we've used so far (and we've used quite a lot of different brands and types). Fewer blow-outs and seems to hold a lot of pee overnight. Thumbs up :)"
+2,Great!,"I went ahead with the ""subscribe and save"" for this item, the savings are great! Pampers is a great product and couldn't believe how much I would save for something I need to get anyway. The only drawback is that my 2nd shipment was returned by the carried without any explanation. I never received it and had to re order it again!"
+1,Leak after leak after leak,"I used pampers swaddlers then switched to baby dry to save money. To me there is no comparison. I have never had a leak with the swaddlers. Almost every time I have put my baby in the baby dry, particularly at night, she wakes up with a wet onesie. I thought that it might be a size issue (maybe they were too big). But, I waited a couple of months and they are still leaking."
+2,Good product,"My baby has sensitive skin, We try most of the product in the market and never found any of them delivered to the promise including Pamper baby dry thin. Finally we stick to this one and seems to be OK for my baby except few small rashes my baby is comfortable with this one"
+1,LEAKS GALORE!,"These diapers crack and leak all over! On the bright side however, baby never has a rash with these. So they keep her bum dry and her onesies soaked. hmmmm... Is there a happy medium?"
+2,good but not perfect,"It is very good for kid more than 1 month . Only one thing i want to say when my baby used it at 1 month ,she grew some rash, but not very serious . So i appreciate pamper all the same . Thanks for supplying quality goods to us."
+1,"If you like changing sheets, buy these!","I'm a first time mom of a baby boy. I've tried many different kinds of diapers on my son. Pamper's Baby Dry are the worst I've used. They don't hold much at all! I've been lucky and my little man sleeps through the night, but these diapers can't stand up to that (even when he was only 2 months old)! Every night they leaked. I couldn't stand it. I had to buy a different kind of diaper to use at night time until that package of baby dry was gone. My favorite diapers have to be either Pamper's Swaddlers, or Huggies Supreme Natural Fit. The only thing is, the Huggies seem to run a little bit smaller than the Pampers."
+2,Great diapees for my little one!,"My daughter is currently 4 months old and I am definitely a Pampers fan. She started off with the Swaddlers, but I have moved over to Baby dry on occassion... depends on what is on sale at the time. I really like the BDs, and I actually think they absorb wetness much better than Swaddlers. The only thing I don't like is that the aqua color shows through her white onesies. Swaddlers are much more subtle if she's wearing tights and a dress.I haven't had one tear yet, FWIW.Also, there are two different kinds of BDs. There are Caterpillar - Flex (or whatever it's called), which is what I currently see for sale at Amazon.com, but there is also a non-flex version. I like the Flex ones much, much more- I feel like I get a tighter seal around her waist."
+1,Bad Diapers,"We have been using Pampers Cruisers, I got these by mistake. These are not anywhere near as good as the Cruisers."
+2,Love this diaper,"We have been purchasing this diaper ever since our daughter is 2 months old, we were using size 1, 2 and now 3. We do not wish to change to other brand. when our daughter was first born, we bought so many other brands of diaper, but only this one satisfy the need."
+2,great pampers,I use those diapers for years. They are good for my daughter and other babies. This one is bought as a gift for our friend.
+1,"Baby dry, my butt","I love swaddlers, so after finally getting to the end of the initial stash of pampers from the baby showers etc, I started purchasing them. They cost more than other diapers, but oh well I was hooked.I got the grand idea in my head that ""Oh, baby dry? they must work even BETTER than swaddlers, DRY is right in the name!""Wrong. In a swaddler my kid could pee 2-3x and no leakage. In the baby dry, I don't know what it is about them, if she got to peeing a second time? Good lord get that thing off of her quick or she's going to leak or please no zues, oprah, or a tiny baby jesus, don't let her poop because it IS coming out the back even if I have her in a size too big without the back rolled down.I ened up using these as Daycare diapers, because there she got changed ever hour (No worries, I usually check her ever 2 hours max or at the first whiff of poop at home but that wasn't enough for baby dry)Not ever getting those things again and if they're gifted I am regifting."
+2,These have never leaked,"We have 2 year old twin boys and sometimes it's just hard to grab them to change them. We have not had any problems with leakage, even overnight! Our boys sleep 12 hours and these diapers last! Plus they are very thin before being put on so you can stash a large number of them in a diaper bag. About 1/2 as thin as the Target brand and buy buying at Amazon with the reoccurring shipments they are cheaper (per diaper) than the Kirkland (Costco) brand."
+1,Awful-chemical smell,"I have solely been a pampers mom but after buying these I'm thinking of trying something new.The diapers reeked of chemicals, very unhappy and very upset that I had 246 to go through. I will not buy diapers online again, at least not these."
+2,A brand worth the price,"Diapers are one baby expense you don't want to cut corners on -- i tried two different cheaper ""store brands"" and found they differ from Pampers in three key areas: thickness, fit and absorbancy. Pampers are very thin, meaning you can get more of them in the diaper bag, and it's easier for baby to move in them. They fit well, especially around the outside of the thigh, where leakage is most likely to occur. The absorbancy is far superior to off-brand diapers -- they don't balloon up and leak until they are VERY full. With the Amazon mail option, they are much cheaper than I can get in my local stores, even with coupons, and home delivery is wonderfully convenient."
+2,Great Diapers!,"I got these diapers for my son, he has used them before and did great with them. I got a great deal on them!"
+2,Best buy for quality and price!,We have been using this brand for 8 months ever since we first tried them based on price. When my son was still nursing exclusively it prevented more blowouts and now as a toddler they rarely leak. There is no better major-brand diaper for the price.
+1,Pay a few dollars more for the swaddlers,"I tried to save a buck and get the baby dry instead of my usual swaddlers.....Big mistake, I have ruined a bunch of outfits because #2 rides up the back of these.Penny wise pound foolish, spend the extra few bucks and get the swaddlers."
+1,"They leak, stink, and cause rashes","People kept telling me to try Pampers because they hold a lot of pee. We primarily use cloth diapers and our cloth diapers work well for nighttime (11 hours) but sometimes I just hate waking up to that ammonia stink. I decided to try some different kinds of disposables to see if I could find a brand that would work all night without a change. We tried Seventh Generation and Nurtured by Nature, and they work off and on. I thought I would finally give some Pampers a try and see if the package was right. It says these are good for 12 hours. Not for us! They leak worse than the chlorine-free disposables and stink like powder. My son's closet (where these are stored) now has a stinky powdery smell. Some people might like this smell, but to me it smells bad. I decided to use them up by using them during the day and they gave my son a horrible rash.Never. Again."
+2,Subscription deal,"I love this new subscription deal- the prices are so much better than you can get at BabiesRUs or Costco and I rec'd the diapers very quickly- ordered Friday, delivered Monday. I will definitely switch from my RewardsRUs deal to this service from now on."
+2,No diaper rash ever!,"I am a first time mom at the age of 36 and I have a hard time over-analyzing everything!!! I was so worried about all the horrible diaper rash stories I've heard, but so far we have not encountered that problem once! I love Baby Dry Pampers! They are nice and thin and the only time we've had any leak problems was when she was due to switch to a larger size."
+1,"Not so ""Dry"" !",I bought these daipers but they are not very absorbent. I got some from the hospital when We were discharged those daipers were awsome. I had the same problem with my first baby and I had t go find those pamper daipers from target. The price is very good on Amazon but I am not very pleased with the product. It doesnt absorb much and then the baby is wet and in winter changing clothes frequently for new born is not fun.
+2,Much better than Cruisers Dry Max!!!,I bought a box of pampers dry when it was on sale at Amazon.com + 15% desc subscribe and save. It was really worth! Very convenient to shop on the confort of our home and have it delivered to our door in no time!
+2,Great deal. Great diaper.,Pampers are great for keeping Your baby dry and happy! Also the best price I have found.
+2,economic value,"great product and great leakage protection but these diapers seem almost too small and my daughter, she is 24 lbs. the pampers cruisers fit alot better."
+2,"Love, love getting our Pamper Shipments direct to our home",Pampers are a trusted and true product. The ability to not have to think about if we needed more pampers was wonderful!!!
+2,"Good diapers, some blowouts","I like these diapers and it's great to get so many at once, but we have had some blowouts up the back."
+2,Great fit and very leak-proof,"Excellent diaper, fits well, stays on, very adjustable size. The only accidents we have had are the inevitable up-the-back, and you have to make sure the leg elasticity are fluffed out when you put them on."
+2,Best Diapers,"Among the Pampers Swaddlers, Costco Kirkland, and Huggies Snug and dry, this is so far the best and I am 100% satisfied and don't even want to try other brands. It is the softest one, even better than Pampers Swaddlers. It smells good but I think a little bit too strong. Use it for my baby day and night. Don't even to buy the night diapers. It is pretty dry even after the whole night."
+1,leaks,The baby dry diaper is not as good as swaddlers for leakage proof performance. It leaks quite frequently from the back side. One reason may be that my baby has some gas issue. But the swaddlers worked much better to prevent leakage by adding thicker layer on the back. I should have bought it even with the little additional cost. So be warned if you do not want to wash baby cloth that often.
+1,LEAKS !!!,"I AM SO DISSAPOINTED WITH THE NEW BABY DRY DIAPERS .I have been using Pampers cruisers for my son and have rarely had any leakage ..Maybe an occassional leak which is not bad.I was happy with Pampers.I decided to give ""Baby Dry"" a try bcos it claimed to have a more absorbent core to prevent night time leaks.I am sooo disappointed. The core seems to be WAAAAAYYY inferior to the Cruisers core and leaks !! I started using them a few days back and my son has woken up atleast 5 nights crying bcos he was soaking wet !! :(This morning I was holding him and my shirt felt wet. The diaper was leaking and it went thru his clothes onto mine !! So its not just about night time leaks. So much for absorbent core to prevent night time leaks.I was better off with my tried and trusted Cruisers.NEVER HAD SUCH A BAD CASE OF LEAKS WITH CRUISERS .......WILL NEVER USE BABY DRY DIAPERS AGAIN.I hope Pampers is not dropping its quality :("
+2,Must have for twins,"I am very pleased with my recent purchase of 4 boxes of Pampers. Delivery was super-fast (and free), faster than I expected. Having twins, this is the way to go; no having to tote two babies, and a 3 yr old, into the store to buy them."
+2,Like it,"I always buy Pampers Cruise before this. This is the first time I tried Pampers Baby-Dry. The quality is good, soft and a little bit thinner than Pampers Cruise, it's what I expected, especially in summer, I think thinner diaper is better."
+1,Not so Baby Dry,"At first we tried Pampers swaddlers, and they were great except that my baby developed a diaper rash when using them. We switched to Baby Dry, and the rash went away. However, they consistantly leaked whenever he was on his side while nursing. About 10 times I have ended up with a wet lap.Also, they do not fit very well, as they have no stretch around the waist. We switched to Huggies and they are wonderful. They haven't ever leaked and they stretch around the legs and waist."
+2,Diapers,Pampers Baby Dry Size 4 Diapers Economy Pack Plus 192 CountI received my product on time and in perfect condition. I have ordered with Amazon 5 times now and each and every time was awesome. The company the diapers are coming from is Warehouse deals and they have done a great job. The product is in great condition and they have awesome prices. Thank you Lisa
+1,The diapers actually FALL APART.,"Every night we put our 1 year old in one of these diapers, and most mornings he wakes up not just leaky, but with the seams of the diaper opened up and the absorbent material all over his clothes and skin! But since we bought so many we have had to keep using them and dealing with this disgusting problem day after day.They are fine during the day, when we change him fairly often. But during the 12 hour night time they are useless. Huggies leak too, but at least they don't explode."
+2,Baby-Dry Diapers-The best,This diaper is very thin but it absorbs really well. It beats Huggies and Costco brand. My son's diaper rash is gone after using this.
+1,Not the improved style!,"I ordered several boxes of these and was very disappointed to find that these are not the improved ""flex"" kind. I only switched from cruisers to the baby dry because they were stretchy. Now I have several boxes of diapers that barely fit."
+1,Not Recommended. Get the Swaddlers instead.,"My sister gave us a package of Pampers baby-dry diapers so we decided to try one on a recent diaper change. These diapers are awful! The sticky (not velcro) tabs don't stretch and the diaper doesn't fit as well as Swaddlers and bunch up between the legs. Are these made from recycled paper? Pampers Baby-Dry & LUVS are basically the same diaper since they are both made by Proctor & Gamble and are both bargin brands. Stick with Swaddlers, Cruisers, or Huggies."
+2,cheaper at the store,"The diapers are great, but at my local wal mart they are only $10.00 with out shipping charges..."
+1,Horrible!,"I won't use these again! They kept falling apart and the gel crystals went everywhere! They got all over my toddlers bed!!! I change his diaper every couple of hours, there is no way these could be used for 12 hours to keep your baby dry. I'm never buying pampers again, horrible experience with these."
+1,Not a good NIGHT diaper...Son wakes up wet... ALWAYS,I use Pampers during the day and have to switch to Huggies for our night diaper...My son is 17 months and every other morning he wakes with a leaky diaper :o( Clothes soaked...bed soaked....I sent my last box back.
+1,Terrible diapers,I purchased the next size up for my son for nighttime. I have never had a leak this badly before where it went up his chest and sides. I'm going to try the Huggies nighttime diapers.
+1,stupid shipping,"good price, but stupid shippingthey couldn't deliver this item, and the order returned.they refunded only part of money and i paid and i lost all saved money of online order because of this unexpected returnyou should be careful when ordering something online"
+1,Amazon is very very slow in Shipping/Delivery for Diapers,"Amazon says the delivery is within 24 hours for diapers when you look at the item.After placing the order, it always gives the shipping date atleast 2 to 3 weeks after palcing order. You child may go the next size by the time you receive the box.Please order the next size if you ever order diapers from Amazon."
+1,Blown out back door!!!!,I got these diapers for my retarted uncle. He suffered a kick to the head from a horse at 15 when he was trying to shave his back end. Ever Sence my uncle has been unable to do basic bodly functions. So we put these on him after we hose him down. He just loves the feel on his chaped hairless hair. Saddly to say tho after a night with a hungry man meal my poor uncle blew the ass end out of these diapers! The smell was terrable and my Dad had to get the hose and not only beat my uncle he also had to hose down our poor cat. I called up the manufactor trying to get them to pay for the damages. They refused!!!!
+2,diapers on a budget,"I like to purchase Pampers Diapers from Amazon. I get a much better deal for the amount. The diapers work well for our son. They aren't bulky, either. It is so nice to just order them online and have them shipped to our door for free! Less trips to the store to buy diapers is a definite plus when you have children."
+2,$$$ BANG FOR YOUR BUCK $$$,I use to purchase my diapers from walmart....but not now. I love the FREE two day shipping and you only pay a few more dollars for alot more diapers. I will never purchase diapers from walmart or any other store but amazon.
+1,I do NOT like pampers AT ALL,"I use these for my son, at night since he is potty trained during the day! He has woken up wet, WAY too many times, which means he is wet AND his bed! This has NEVER happened with Luvs...they are SOO much better of a diaper and cheaper too! All pamper has going for them is their name!"
+2,Awesome!!,"I love Pampers diapers, and this is the cheapest place to buy them by far!! I used to shop at sams and when i switched to amazon moms i saved $20 a month, not much but a lot with a toddler. We tried every brand out there and every one of them leaked exept for Pampers. And with this price, why buy off brand?"
+1,Never Again,"I decided to try these diapers instead of the swaddlers to save a few dollars. Needless to say that was a mistake. They claim to keep baby dry for up to 12 hours. My little one can't use these to sleep through the night (6 hours). I don't recommend these at all. Spend a few extra dollars on the swaddlers, you'll make your money back on the $ saved on extra laundry they cause because they leak."
+1,Leaky diaper...cheap - use Cruisers instead!,"I decided to buy this over the cruisers since i'd save a few dollars and get a few extra diapers at the same time. Unfortunately, this diaper would fall apart in my hands as I opened it to put it on my son. In addition, my son would leak. So i decided to go back to the cruisers and have been happy since. No more leaky diapers."
+1,"good price, bad quality","I buy these diapers through subscribe and save, so they come out at reasonable price. BUT the quality is not good enough. My daughter is a pretty good pooper and these diapers spil all the time! I have to change her clothes or wash sheets and mattress cover every day! The money I save on diapers i spend on detergent, energy and water.Huggies are so much better!"
+1,"they keep baby dry but, not your belongings...","I thought these would be great for my wee one, I have been using swaddlers and loved them. After just a short time everything was wet and damp eww gross gross gross gross. So I will use what I have left and move on to another style and if they don't work too well i will move on to another brand."
+1,Worst diapers on the planet,"Worst Diapers ever!! I've been using these diapers for three days and they have been nothing but stress to me. These diapers truly leak even if they are not full. The material that they are made of tear very easily if I even carry my 22 month old daughter the wrong way. I was completely dissatified when I used them when she was a size 3, and I'm upset that I allowed myself to buy these again. They were only a few cents cheaper than the Huggies Snug and Dry which don't leak at all. I used to have great respect for Pampers but I refuse to waste my time with the company to call and complain. I am embarassed to give these to someone, and will end up just donating them."
+2,This vs. Huggies Snug & Dry,"I liked that these were a lot softer than the Huggies Snug & Dry. The Huggies feel stiff and too much like paper.Absorbency wise, I tried both of these overnight and the Huggies had better absorbency.Overall, I like these diapers. They are soft and absorbency is pretty good. I'll keep using these since Amazon has a great offer. Can't beat this price."
+2,It's okay.,"It's okay. It's the convenience of having the diapers delivered to home, and at a reasonable price. The diapers are okay, though a tad smaller than other equivalent size 3 diapers. Otherwise, am happy with the diapers."
+2,Great Diapers for my Little Guy!,"This product is a good value, and Pampers Baby Dry work best for my son. They don't leak, despite the fact he is a super wetter, and I love the Caterpillar Flex sides. Cute Sesame Street designs as well."
+1,AWFUL,"These have to be the worst diapers I have ever bought! Waste of money, useless at night, they leak and smell after being worn for just a short period of time. Seventh Generation are by far the best I've used and will continue to do so, don't know what I was thinking buy these"
+1,Zero Stars - These leak!,"These are terrible for night use. We used them at night for a week, and they leaked at least half of the nights. Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive are much better."
+2,these pampers are alright by me!,The babies both seem comfortable. The only issue I have is I HAVE to wake for night changes as my twins seems soaking wet if I wait until morning
+2,Love Baby Dry!,Great product and will continue to use this over the Dry Max! I would recommend this product to any mother! Will continue to order this brand until my son grows out of diapers!
+2,Pampers Baby Dry Diapers are grrrrrrrrrrreat! SZ 6,Wonderful they are the only diapers that do not brake my grandchild out in a horrible rash!! And at night they hold a lot. They only proplem is I cannot get the large ecomoney pack in SZ 6 in most stores. Only on Amazon.com.
+2,Fabulous,"Works great as an overnight diaper. No leaks, so my baby doesn't wake up wet and crying in the middle of the night."
+1,bulk packaging was waste,I generally order stuff from amazon and diapers and baby wipes are sure from amazon. This packaging was complete waste. Almost 50% of diapers that came had faulty belt. One of the sticker belts of the diapers wouldnt stick at all. Which caused more that 50% wastage.
+1,Diapers arrived pre-used,"It seems virtually impossible to just contact Amazon and tell them there was a problem with my order without writing a review or packing up the diapers in the huge box, printing out a mailing label and returning them. The diapers I've been ordering monthly (Subscribe and Save) for a long time came and when I opened the plastic packing, they appeared to have been pre-wet. They had that crunchy, beady texture that diapers get when they are exposed to water. Of course, the whole reason I have them on order monthly is because I need them regularly and these came just in time-- I had run out of diapers. I have 3 kids, 3 and under and I can't easily get to the store to get more diapers so I had to use these gross diapers on my daughters AND now I have to return them to get a refund?? Something is broken with this system."
+1,Worst diapers EVER!!!!!!!!,"These diapers literally FALL APART at night. Even with my son who has a pretty servere case of urine reflux (not all his urine fliters out) and these diapers decingrate(sp) This morning I spend almost 30 minutes trying to clean off the little gel balls of the diaper material off my son and changing table!! So if you have a baby that can sleep through the night and you don't want to spend 30 minutes at the changing station, spend a couple extra dollars and buy the pampers extra protection, or HUGGIES!!!"
+1,Please be carefull when subscribing amazon account,I am a amazon customer since Aug2010 but i never had this kind of experience that my account is charged several times in a month and same product is dumped into my home.When check with the customer care they are saying i might hit the button several times so my subscription duplicated and hence i am receiving the same product multiple time.I don't know how it is possible.Finally i am able to cancel my account.So be care full when you are subscribing and check you account(credit/debit) attached to the subscription frequently.
+1,Leaks!,Big mistake buying these diapers. Baby dry technology does not work apparently - got several leaks. Will get Dry Max next time.
+1,So frustrated using Baby Bry!!!,"Now it is 6:00 am, Saturday. I'm so mad and just find this page to write this review. Yesterday was the second day we use Pamper Baby Dry and we yielded 4 dirty clothes and 2 dirty sheets in last 24 hours. Baby Dry leak terribly!!! It is soooo frustrated to change sheet and cloth at 5am in the weekend.Our baby is 15 days old and 9 and a half pounds today. Never got any problems using other NB or Size1 diapers.I bought a large pack of Baby Dry (252 counts, size 1). There are still about 240 left. For the last ~10 pieces Baby Dry we used, Half of them leaked. Need to figure out of a way to get rid of them."
+1,Very Thin and leaks,Tried pampers for the first time and it was size 5. It's very Thin and most of the time it leaks from the side when she poops.
+1,Online Pampers are poor in Quality,Pampers that I bought online are very poor quality than that are purchased from stores.Pampers Baby Dry Diapers Economy Pack Plus Size 4 192 Count-Jhansi
+2,best diapers,This is my baby's favorite diapers.It fits very well and Flexes for a snug and comfortable fit.Ultra absorb core for outstanding leakage protection.
+1,Horrible,"If we don't change the diaper at least every 3 hours, there is a spill. So every morning when our daughter wakes up we have to wash everything in her bed. The jell in the diapers gets saturated so easily. Some of the jell has actually leaked out and given our daughter a break out on her tummy and legs. Not to mention everything else she has leaked on. The swadlers were the best. I should have just sticked with them."
+1,baby rash..,The price was Great butThis was completely different from what I'm used to. The diapers look different. And ever since I used one.. My baby suffers deA horrible rash. His skin peals off and it has gotten worst over time.
+2,pampers review,these diapers do maintain there shape and absorb exceptionally well. They last the night for my 9 month old granddaughter
+1,"OK diaper, but not for overnight!!!","This diaper is OK during the day. It is very thin, flimsy, feels really cheap, but it is sufficient to hold a medium-size mess during the day. However, it leaked all over every single night no matter what we tried. I would actually test different diapers every night, and this one would always have the most leaks all over. Cruisers did a bit better, Huggies did as well (actually as bad) as Cruisers...but, still there were leaks every night! If you are used to Swaddlers, be ready for a huge disappointment! This diaper cannot be used overnight. Our boy is 13 months and 24 lbs,and is long. Even tried a size bigger as it was suggested. Had to go back to Swaddlers...size 4 (sensitive-the only type of Swaddlers in 4) and no more leaks! There are never any leaks with Swaddlers!!! Pampers Baby Dry is the worst Pampers diaper I have ever used!!"
+1,Gave my baby diaper rash (Size 1),"My 5 month old never had diaper rash until she started using the Pampers baby dry (size 1) she doesn't even sleep for more than 4 hours at a time so she never sat in a diaper for much longer than that. I would never buy these again. In fact, we have tons leftover and I'd rather waste the money than subject my baby to them."
+1,pampers baby dry,It gets soggy in no time and leaks out big time . The product has lost its quality .I will never buy it again .
+2,good choice,"We have found that these diapers keep everything inside when necessary and hold quite a bit. Now that my granddaughter is 2, we do use a different diaper for nighttime. For daytime, these work out great. With the discount offered by Amazon, the price is better than I have found elsewhere."
+1,Long time user with new problem,"I have been using Baby Drys (via Amazon Mom) on my now 11 mo old for several months with no problems. There has been either an unannounced product change or a problem with this batch of diapers, as my child developed a severe diaper rash. The doctor confirmed it was a contact rash and the only recent change is this new box of diapers. Unfortunately, we'll be switching brands for at least the time being.Despite this problem, Amazon's customer service was great and promptly issued a refund for this product. I was pleased with the service."
+2,"Great diapers, great value","I've been buying these diapers since my 1.5 year old was born. I briefly tried Luvs and Huggies and have found that these are so much better, softer, less leakage. Plus it's a great value."
+2,great diapers,"Switched to these after Pampers downgraded their Cruisers. They work very well for us, not to mention they are more affordable than Cruisers too."
+2,holds well,"My daughter doesn't complain, so they must be fine. Also, she prefers her diapers rather than wearing panties, so they must be good. Conversation: Would you like to wear panties? ""Yes"", Would you like to potty in the toilet? ""No"", Do you like your diapers? ""yes...baby"". She's two and refuses to potty train."
+2,Appropriately named diapers,Pampers Baby Dry are the only brand that *almost* without fail keeps my baby dry. My toddler still wears this brand and they usually last even throughout the night.
+1,not so dry....,"Diaper didn't last through the night. My 2 year old woke up multiple times needing to be changed (totally unusual for him). The gel beads inside the diaper became really cold when wet and the diper completely ripped open, allowing the wet, cold gel beads to spill all over the place. I'm going back to my normal pampers and just getting the next size up--hopefully that works."
+1,"Great diaper, except the sticky tabs didn't stick.","The diapers are super absorbent and do a great job. Half way through the bag, we noticed that the sticky tabs weren't sticky. The diapers weren't staying on. This could just be a bad batch of diapers with no sticky, but for the cost of diapers, I am not going to take a change on buying another set of diapers. We are sticking with the Pampers Cruisers - love them!"
+2,Pampers never let us down.,"We tried Huggies when our son was born, and they just didn't cut it. Pampers have been consistently good to us, and we'll continue using them as long as diapers are necessary. I do kind of wish that there was some kind of deodorizing feature because my son fills these things up and starts to smell like pee!"
+1,Leaked more than regular diapers,"Since my daughter started sleeping on her belly she would wake up every night in the middle of the night with her clothes all wet. So I tried this diaper and now instead of getting all wet once a night, it's been happening twice a night. It's worse than regular diapers and the bottom coverage is not wide enough for a baby's bottom (my baby is not big, she's in the 50th percentile)."
+1,Warning... leaks ahead!,"These leak every single day! Please avoid and save yourself money, time, misery and agony.We committed the mistake of buying a big pack."
+1,Baby is leaking all of the time!,"We used the Pampers Swaddlers (NB and Size 1) prior to these. I ordered these thinking they were the next in the Size 2 line; however, our baby is constantly leaking and smells like pee immediately after a diaper change. We are going to switch back to the swaddlers and hope that solves the issue. They may cost a little more, but hoping they keep our daughter dry. Since she is only 13 pounds, there was no need to move her to size 3 as someone recommended. I would think twice before ordering the Baby Dry."
+1,Baby DRY?,I am very unhappy with these diapers. I usually purchase Pampers Cruisers but this was such a good deal and being named BABY DRY! They leak everynight!!
+1,Shipping leaves a lot to be desired,"My review comments apply to Amazon's shipping rather than the product itself. I recently subscribed to Amazon Mom and was rudely surprised to see that my regular two day shipments have started taking almost 10 days to arrive!!I wish Amazon would let us know in advance that they would be stopping the two day free shipping that came with the prime membership, if we enroll ourselves in Amazon Mom. Very disappointing indeed!"
+2,Excellent diapers,"These are the only brand that do not leak on my son. Sometimes he wakes up in the morning and he smells like urine, but the pee is NEVER outside of the diaper, however full it might get."
+2,Contains leaks!,I use these overnight for my twins and they are awesome! I was wary at how thin they seemed but they rock at holding the urine. The diapers are heavy and full in the morning but the babies and their pajamas are dry. Great diapers!
+1,not so great,not so great. She wanted to take it off every 2 seconds and it was a headache. I will be trying same brand different method.
+2,love it,worth what you pay for saved lots buying big i will keep buying bulk when it comes to diapers thanks
+1,Leaky diapers,When my baby did #2 they always leaked. I switched to pampers swaddlers and they are perfect. I ordered these by mistake to begin with.
+1,"Better than most, but the leakier of the Pampers family","Pampers Cruisers are the better of the Pampers diapers. I would not recommend this particular type, as they leak. Still better than most..."
+2,Best Diapers,Pampers are really good for baby's skins they are soft and smooth. Pampers Sensitive are better than Baby Dry but they are more expensive.
+2,Durable and bang for your buck,"Great diapers. Sometimes they might leak thru (slightly) but not often. Overall, good diapers, good value, good quality and happy parents!"
+1,I loved the price,The price was great for my twin grandsons. After a month both babies developed a severe rash from the baby dry diapers. Other Mom's have said the same thing. Now they have switched to Huggies.
+1,leaked!,"These pampers leaked, one out of five times.Makes changing them much harder.I do not recomend this product to anyone."
+1,Very dissappointed - not all Pampers are made the same,"We had experience using the Pampers Swaddlers and thought that we would try the Dry. My son is almost 20lbs and these days he likes to roll around a lot. These diapers have poor absorbancy and they are constantly leaking. I am very careful whenever I put diapers on. The Velcro must meet each other in the front and I make sure everything fits securing around the back, legs and hip. These diapers will do it's job during the day time. But during the night time (when my son sleeps on his tummy off and on), they will leak. Every morning when I go change these, the pee is up to this chest. I have to change his clothes every single morning. Extremely frustrating.Prior to using these, I was using the Kirkland (Costco) size 3 ones which was actually doing a fantastic job. Me being curious and always trying to find something a little better, decided to try Pampers Dry. Can't wait until the package is done, then I will for sure go back to Kirkland."
+2,Great for my Baby,"I've been using Pampers Baby dry ever since my baby was 2 months old. She's now 6 months old, and I am still very happy with this product, and at an affordable price, it's even better. Thank you amazon.com and pampers :)"
+2,Good price point,Have used these since our 1st child was born. The last couple months they started to have a distict smell. We moved to Huggies but the price from Amazon has moves us back. Thanks Amazon
+1,New Design,"As another reviewer has mentioned, Pampers has changed the design. We also hate the new design, but Amazon has the old design in stock. There's unfortunately no difference at all in the box or product labeling, so I suppose what you get is open to chance."
+2,in the hot days my son will continue to use cooler baby dry,"Now Baby dry size 3 is too small for my son, because he grows so fast. In the hot days he will continue to use cooler baby dry, size 4. Hoever when it turns cool or cold in fall or winter, he maybe like other pampers diapers. I think the cruise pampers dipers will be good one for him at that time."
+2,absolutely the best,"I absolutely love these diapers! My daughter is 13 months old now and I cannot think of more than 1 or 2 times these have ever leaked. Even when she sleeps through the entire night and wakes up soaked, they hold an enormous amount of liquid!I tried the cruisers once, now that my daughter can run around, but I like the baby dry still. I find that the stretchy waistbands allow the diaper to fall down when she's active, but maybe that's not the case with everybody. Since these are looser around the stomach they also seem more comfortable, and my daughter doesn't rip them off immediately like some of the other stretchy brands."
+1,new combo size 1-2 is the worst idea papers has come up with,"these diapers are basicly the same as a size 1 but the problem is that you can't get something comapable to a size 2 , I ordered size 3 after these no longer fit and the things are huge and constantly leak .hope pampers sees this and goes back to old sizing because pampers are the best for leaks etc but this stupid 1-2 combo is insane !!!"
+2,Really good diapers!!!,"I've used pampers with both my boys and they're wonderful, no leaks, last thru the night and they love the disigns."
+2,works... that's what matters here,Pampers are our sole brand in this house. They fit the best and they hold the best. That's all the really matters to me.
+1,go with pampers swaddlers,"I have two main complaints:1. These are not as absorbant as the pampers swaddlers, and since it's a diaper, that's pretty much its main task. I didn't experience any liquid leakage, but solids were problematic. Any more detailed description will probably prevent this review from being published...2. These diapers do not have the wetness indicator lines that are found on the swaddlers. I didn't realize that those lines were so useful until I subscribed to these (used to get them at Target).Anyway, these two reasons are sufficient for me to cancel my subscription after two shipments.This review is by no means related to Amazon's subscription and shipping service. I think Amazon does a fantastic job with that. All shipments arrived before the stated arrival dates with no problems at all!"
+2,Hands down best diapers!,I recommend these to everyone. Never any leaks even when sleeping through the night and thay are sush a good deal!
+2,good diaper,"it is a good diaper, because it is reasonable price, good quality, comfortable for baby, over all i can say good diaper."
+1,Beware,Its not what is expected. I really did'nt like Pampers Baby dry.I have been using Pampers Swaddlers dry max since my baby was born. I had no problem with it. It was really soft and feels good. But comparatively Pampers Baby dry is not good. It looks like plastic.By seeing the price i ust got fooled..So Beware before purchasing this product.
+2,Great deal for day. Needed different diapers for night.,"I've always loved Pampers diapers and found these to be a great deal- especially when coupled with Amazon Mom and the subscribe and save option. However, now that my daughter is in size three, we found that we needed night-time diapers for her to wear to bed. She leaked through these quite a few times. Once we got the bedtime diapers, I loved these diapers for daytime. They're not too bulky and wear really well."
+1,Poor quality - new design?,"I am a long-time Pampers buyer and have never had a complaint before, but my latest batch of baby dry must be either defective or a new design. The tabs tear off of the diaper with the tiniest amount of force. Which means as I'm diapering my wiggly baby, I sometimes go through three diapers before I get one on that stays intact. Very frustrating for such an expensive product. Never had this experience with this brand with my older children, so have to assume Pampers is cutting corners."
+1,big diapers,Now I am sitting on a big box of diapers that don't even fit my daughter anymore. Very disappointing since I thought that this would be a good deal.
+1,FAIL FAIL FAIL!!!,"My oldest usually does good with her cruisers so I figured why not when i bought these for my youngest! Every 30 minutes she'd be soaked and on top of that, everytime she pooped she had blowouts ruining about 5 of her sleepers. I do not blame Amazon for this, but NEVER in my life will I buy babydry again!"
+1,Don't buy this it should be called 2 hours dry not 12,"This is the worst diaper I ever tried. I used the fisher price brand or luvs, I saw this on sale and was mislead by the 12 hour overnight protection advertisement which turns out to be more like2 hours. Maybe that was a typo LOL. Seriously this is not worth a dime and don't waste your money you will be wiping poop and peep of the floor in no time. They are no match for my 20 months old daughter"
+1,Not a good product,Pampers changed their diapers and added a new material (or substance) that I can only guess is suppossed to absorb moisture. It is TERRIBLE!!! It has given my littlt guy the worst diaper rash. The first box of diapers I received was great. The fit was perfect and they were identical to the ones in the hospital. The next box was totally different with that new strip and they are just awful. Do not buy them unless they are without the strip (will be white in color and just have Sesame characters). The ones with the strip are blue with sesame characters.
+1,Diapers are great Amazon not so much,"The diapers were great. I made the mistake of signing up so Amazon would send me diapers every month. I canceled, because my child is know potty trained. Amazon still charged me for the month of October and I have been trying to get them to fix it for 5 days. Everyone keeps saying that my card did not get charged when it did. I can't find anyone that can take care of my issue and Customer Service does not seem to care."
+1,THE WORST!,"These diapers are TERRIBLE. I bought them, hoping that they would keep my daughter nice and dry all night long when she sleeps for 12 hours. When she woke up in the morning, her sleeper was wet and her skin was very wet as well, inside the diaper. The diaper did not keep her dry like it claimed it would. Her Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers kept her way drier then this diaper! When she wears those all night, they soak up everything and her skin is still pretty dry the next morning. I will never use Baby Dry again."
+1,Terrible diaper,I got these diapers because I had a coupon. Big mistake. It felt like it took forever for me to get through this one pack of diapers. I almost threw them out completely. They have hardly ANY tabs on the size so they are too tight on my little one. They are also pretty scratchy and not at all soft.I think the best diapers on the market are the swaddlers made by the same company.
+1,Diapers ok...delivery: HORRIBLE,"Diapers are Pampers, so they work as well as any diaper. Except, that I prefer Safeway brand diapers because they hold overnight and are slightly bigger than Pampers. But, the price is comparable to Amazon.com. Delivery, on the other hand was horrible! Box was totally ripped, torn and almost all the diapers were exposed. Deivery by UPS and I took a pic. Very disappointed Amazon didn't put box into another to protect the cheap box the diapers are orginiall packaged in."
+1,Constant Rash,"Great price for this product, but it caused both of my kids to have rashes. I ended up going out and buying another kind to mix with them so the rash would subside enough that we could use the diapers without wasting money and having to throw them away. These also don't have elastic in the back waistband of the diaper...another really nice feature in other brands."
+1,Every poo is a blow-out,"I began using these diapers for my newborn, but was sorely disappointed to find that the diaper offered little protection for anyone holding my baby when she had a poo. Perhaps she is oddly shaped causing the diaper to fit poorly; however, she seems perfectly normal to me, so I am guessing it is the fault of the diaper. Every poo was a blow-out!"
+1,Just don't like it...,"When DD was first born I used Pampers Sensitive and I absolutely loved it. I've tried Costco brand, Pampers, and Huggies. I thought I would go back to Pampers since I had such a good experience with it. This Baby Dry line just doens't work for us. The diaper feels overly moist after she goes number 1, and it doesn't actually seep through, perse, but it feels a little moist and it's not a very pleasant feeling. But one pro is that it's thin so it's very portable. Other than that it was a big BUMMER for us :("
+2,Just as good as any diaper,"After 5 kids, we used all kinds of diapers. While some store brands were less than expected, Pampers, Huggies, and Luvs were the ones that performed the best. As long as it holds in what it's supposed to hold in, I could care less what they looked like!"
+1,Smells like pee,"If you like smelling pee all day long, buy these diapers. Don't get me wrong, I love pampers. I love Pampers swaddlers. We have been huge fans since day one in the NICU with the micro preemie pampers that were smaller than a credit card and still too big.Yes, these hold in the pee but good lord you smell it. With technology in diapers, spend a few more dollars and go with the swaddlers. If you buy them on amazon with the prime membership you'll get a better deal."
+1,Exploding diapers,At your peril let your child fill one of these diapers eg during a long overnight sleep or nap... The diapers literally explode and you will find bits of soaked absorbent material all over the place. These are not as absorbent as other leading brands and when they are wet they also feel wet on the outside. I expected so much more from pampers
+2,Good but Swaddlers are better,"I tried Swaddlers, Huggies Snug N Dry and this one.1. Huggies and Baby Dry are functionally equivalent but not as good as swaddlers. This one is softer than Huggies.2. Not as good and leak proof as Pampers Swaddlers.Verdict: Buy Swaddlers upto size 2 and then switch to this one from size 3."
+1,Won't order these again.,We prefer the Swaddlers! Much more roomy - big difference between these and the Swaddlers. We won't order these again!
+2,feels squishy with the slightest bit of wetness,"I don't remember the Baby Dry being like this before, but they feel like that dry max stuff. It feels like she's soaking wet and squishy after the tiniest bit of urine hits the diaper. I much prefer the other high cost brand that doesn't cost as much!"
+2,Great Deal!!,Great deal!! They arrived in less time than quoted to my door! You just can't go wrong with Pampers and I am loving Amazon!! :)
+1,Pampers,"I was really unhappy using these,they leaked badly many times.In the past I have used the Pampers Cruisers and was very happy with them.I now buy Huggies little movers since I feel those are the best diapers around."
+1,Worst diapers- Ever.,"I ordered these before our son was born. At the time, I didn't know the difference between the swaddlers and the baby dry. Well, I learned the hard way as these leak like CRAZY. I cannot convey how truly awful these are. Please spare yourself the pain and don't get these diapers. Baby dry is awful."
+1,"weird fit, majorly leaks overnight","These diapers have a weird high-cut fit, and our 2 1/2 year old has peed through them ENORMOUSLY both of the first two nights he wore them. Wet down to his feet. They just don't seem to have enough absorbency for the job."
+1,Welts and red rashes,"I have been using these diapers for both of my girls for years. My last Subscribe and Save box landed on my doorstep last week and my 15 month old daughter has had welts and red hot rashes on her diaper area ever since. I hope that this doesn't happen to anyone else and that whatever has changed is fixed quickly. For now I will switch to Seventh Generation.Last week I received my box on my doorstep and due to the new frustration free packaging, couldn't open the box with my hands anymore due to all the tape on top of the box. This makes it a bit of a frustration, instead of less."
+2,good enough diapers for me,"I have no problem with these diapers on my child, however, I wish I had ordered a smaller size because he happened to transition to size 3 shortly after this purchase. Just bad timing. Otherwise, great product!"
+2,"Love Pampers, hate the price",I love Pampers diapers but hate the price. I always buy Pampers for use overnight because they are one of the few brands of diapers that my son doesn't leak out of overnight.
+1,Stick with swaddlers or sensitive pampers!,"I bought these after reading tons of reviews and not realizing the HUGE difference between the Baby Dry and Swaddlers or the Sensitive Pampers. The Baby Dry ones are horrible! They are rough and hard and do not stretch AT ALL, not to mention my son poops up the back of them about every other day. So if you are debating between these and swaddlers/sentive pampers go with one of those they are so much more absorbent and softer!"
+1,CHEAP! DO NOT BUY!!,"I bought this product because it was less expensive than the Pampers Cruisers and I thought it might a comparable product. WRONG!! Simply picking up the product, you can tell it isn't made as well and has a more plastic feel to it. I only gave it 1 star because I couldn't give it a ""0"". By the next day, my son had a diaper rash like none I have ever seen. My husband and I have practically had to hog-tie him to put ointment on his bottom or even bathe him. He even cried when he was sitting. We switched back to Cruisers and he is healing, thankfully, but still has marks two weeks later. We will NEVER buy this product again. Do not walk, RUN from this product."
+1,Wet every morning,We used Pampers swadlers and loved them. When we switched to size 4 we decided on Pampers Baby Dry. What a mistake! Every morning we woke up to our son completely wet. These diapers do not hold enough water!
+1,Feels like duct tape,"The baby dry diapers are terrible! I'm so glad I didn't buy them. I received them as a shower gift. They have a plastic duct tape feel to the top portion and they left my son's skin very moist. He literally had urine sitting on his skin when I opened his diaper. NOT my idea of a good diaper. I stick to Pampers Swaddlers or Pampers Cruisers, depending on which size you are using."
+1,Bothered Baby Skin,"I usually love Pampers, but the Baby Dry Pampers really irritated my little boy's skin. He didn't have any leaks but the angry red marks on his skin negated the leak free aspect. If your baby's skin isn't super sensitive, these would be great but if your little one has sensitive skin, skip these and go for the Swaddlers."
+1,These are the worst diapers ever!!!!,I bought these diapers not realizing that they were the baby dry. I usually use the swaddlers and I love them. So when I noticed these ones were different I thought it would be okay. No way!!! I used about 5 diapers and my 2 month old son blew out of every single one...keep in mind we have never had any blow outs before. So I definately would never recommend these diapers to anyone. Now I am stuck with 270 diapers I will never use...ugh
+1,Lots ot Leaks,In general I like Pampers items and quality. But the Baby Dry version I seem to have a lot of leaks.
+2,Pampers on Amazon are great,I have found that you can't beat Amazons Pampers prices and the best thing is that they show up on my door step often in less than a week!!!!!!!! No tax and no shipping.I buy all of my diapers from Amazon. The only down side is that I haven't figured out if or how to use manufactures coupons on Amazon's site for even greater savings but the deals are as good as it gets.
+2,what a deal!,This is great dela because you save almost $8 on this box if you were to purchase 2 boxes at the store. Now we have diapers for twice as long for less money! Will buy again for sure!
+1,Reaction,"I like these diapers, however, my son gets severe diaper rash with the pampers brand so we use Huggies and there is no rash. The best Huggies are the supremes, worth every extra penny."
+1,Horrible compared to Cruisers,The quality difference between this and Pampers Cruisers is just amazing. We hate these diapers. I'd actually buy store brand before buying this. You get a few less diapers when you buy Pampers Cruisers but it is well worth it to get them instead!
+1,PAMPERS BABY DRY ARE TERRIBLE!!!,"Don't buy these!!! I have always used Pampers diapers, and think they are far superior to other brands. Until, that is, I tried these Baby Dry diapers! They leaked like crazy! Not onece or twice, but every time I used them! If I didn't change the baby IMMEDIATELY after them getting wet, it would soak straight through the diaper and wet her clothes! NEVER had a problem like that with the Cruisers...I still have an almost full package of Baby Dry because I got sick of changing clothes constantly from the leaks! I will never buy these again-- only Pampers Cruisers from now on!!!"
+1,Leaking.. Worst Diapers ever,Was hoping pamers would be more quality then the huggies that we normally use. But these diapers are total disappointment for us. We never want to use them for our baby at nights which leaks up and wets his bed.
+2,Pampers diapers,"I had been buying Huggies diapers until I ordered size 3, which when opened were the same as size 2. I switched to Pampers and the sizing has been consistant.They are also a better fit for a chubby baby and do not leak."
+1,"To my surprise, it leaked frequently","I used Pampers sensitive diapers since my baby was born. As she grows and sleeps longer through the night, I was thinking maybe this Max Dry diaper will give her even better comfort. Yet, to my surprise, it didn't. Moreover, it leaked multiple times that I had to changed her from inside out. So I returned the rest of the package and continued using my previous Pampers Sensitive ones.By the way, I never receive any partial refund on this return package!"
+2,good product,My husband and I have had a few issues with our little darling over filling her shorts. We wake up at 1 am to change her as she sleeps through the night. Now it's smooth sailing no leaks happy baby happy mom. Little saggy when she's crawling around.
+1,Leaks,I've had to throw at least 6 onesies because of the leakage riding up my sons back:( awful my next attempt is to try pampers swaddles while he still fits into their size. Hopefully they work out since there are many good reviews.
+2,These do a good job at an excellent price.,"If you can combine any coupon listed on the product page (occasionally offered) with subscribe and save, these Amazon diaper deals are excellent. These pampers have done a fine job for our little one and I have no complaints. We have used cloth, but with the recently larger and more frequent poopin going on the last few months, with the addition of more baby food, these diapers make things easier for me. The other benefit, of course, is they soak up more of the liquid stuff as well."
+2,Great diapers,"I am a new mom and have mostly been using Pampers Sensitive diapers and some Huggies. I received a package of these Pampers Baby Dry as a shower gift and recently started using them. They NEVER leak! I have problems with the Sensitive ones leaking, especially overnight for 11 hours. These are thinner and not as bulky and definitely hold the best of anything I've tried thus far."
+1,Not Good as compared to same product at Any Other Store,These pampers are not good quality as compared to same brand product available on any other retailer store. The problem with these pampers are the poor absorption and also the velcora waist is not good quality. I would not recommend for future buy.
+1,Pampers leak,I don't often write reviews but I feel I need to. I have twin girls and have found that everytime I use Pampers they leak. The sizing is correct based on the label but they do not absorb enough through the night. I have had to change sheets many times. I do not find this happens with other diapers and Pampers are expensive.
+1,Lack of quality and capacity,The quality of these diapers just doesn't compare to Huggies. They don't hold up overnight for my 18 month old. I'm just sorry I bought 192 of these diapers!
+1,NOT GOOD,I was shocked at how poor these diapers were for a name brand. My 2 year old would constantly pee through these after being in one for only an hour! The Target diapers and the Huggies work much better for my son.
+1,this one is different,I bought many times pampers but this product seems to me particular bad. The pad in the middle is so thin that doesn't hold much urine. Stay away from this one!
+1,Not a good diaper for us,"Decided to try these as a cheaper alternative to Earths Best diapers. Since I read they don't have Drymax, I thought it would be okay to use. Within the first day of use, my child started getting a reddish rash. It went away as soon as we stopped using these. My feeling is that it is due to the blue colored absorbent material and/or the scent. I did not realize the diapers had a scent, since I was used to the EB diapers."
+2,Best for us,"These Pampers have been the winners for our son - no leaks, super absorbent, easy to put on.The equivalent Huggies were a disaster - no matter how tight we put the Huggies on him, he managed to wriggle around and get some pee out of one gap or another. So he needed a new onesie for every diaper change....In cloth diapers, we have to change him as soon as he pees or poops, because the cloth diapers are not as absorbent. He's not used to the wet feeling, and he does NOT like it! So we use one cloth diaper a day, just to give him a break / change of pace.If not for these Pampers, our lives would be a lot less pleasant right now."
+1,DO NOT last the night,"I bought these based on the reviews and the price. Big mistake. I only get 6 hrs of ""dry"" time before my little one soaks through his clothes and leaves a big wet spot on the bed."
+1,Not the best diaper for boys.,"I have two girls and a boy, when my daughters were in diapers I always used huggies, but when my son was born they did not keep him dry through the night so I switched to Pampers Baby Dry because that was the type of diaper that claimed to be best for boys, but it is not, my son leaks through all over his clothes and the person holding him and the diaper itself is nearly dry. It is as though the diaper can not absorb the pee fast enough. I would not recomend this product."
+2,Pampers Baby Dry Size 3 - 204 count,"This box is very large, and contains 204 size 3 diapers. I love purchasing this product from Amazon because if I am using my Amazon Mom account, I save 30%, which makes these much less expensive than even at Wal-Mart."
+1,Do not buy this!!!,We bought this baby dry I think this is great mistake done by me. Its getting wet so soon. Before we were using cruisers but we thought why don't we try this once. Never ever buy this pampers baby dry.
+1,WORST Diapers I have ever used!!! Do not waste your money,"They leak, they do NOT hold my daughter over through the night, they do not hold in the poop, they are thin and useless, and are loose around the leg after only an hour of wear. I opted for these instead of Huggies because I got a great deal on them... I'll never make that mistake again!"
+1,never buy it again,"use it as not using, the diaper even broke on the side...... never buy it again!!!!! it make skin rash, . babd bad bad !!!"
+1,not the best.,i used ordered these because i thought they might have the netting in it and i heard those were good but they arnt they have like sand or something. they are just too bulky and i got size 2 because pampers cruisers size 3 were pretty big but these were too small. sxo i had to change her ALOT multiple times during the night so i gues i shoulda got a smaller pack to try out then to just go crazy and order the HUGE BULK lol but thats my fault. i like the pampers cruisers VERY SOFT. and nice.
+2,Pampers are better than any other brand!,"I've tried various diaper brands. Pampers beats all of them hands-down. Well worth the miniscule higher price. With other brands, I experienced significantly more leaks/blowouts up the back. Also, they leaked pee around the waistband area. I've never had the leak problem with Pampers. Pampers aren't perfect, but I have far fewer out-and-up-the-back leaks with them and they feel and look like nice, high-quality diapers. The ONLY thing I don't like about them is the ill-placed color pattern at the inner thighs and upper back areas, as it appears at a quick glance that poo is seeping out when it's not! Gets me almost every time!"
+1,Diapers had strange stain,Some of the diapers in the box had a strange stain on them! Had to throw them out. What a waste. LM for Amazon to provide a refund.
+1,Too smelly for me,"Well these diapers are ok as far as soaking capacity goes and I didn't have any problem with leaks. Size is pretty accurate as well.My problem with these diapers is the green color on the inside (that touches baby's skin), with strong chemically smell. We got Pampers at hospital as well, and they had similar smell. But green on these makes them even more unappealing. After having used other brands and cloth diapers for a long time, I just couldn't get past the smell and decided to cancel my subscription."
+1,Gave a rash,The baby dry diapers left a rash on my baby. Not a diaper rash another kind of rash. I will never use these again.
+1,Love Pampers hate these diapers,"I love Pampers products and bought these with complete confidience but I was extremely disappointed.These diapers are awful, they do not hold anything and they caused my daughter to have a rash. I only wish I had bought Cruisers."
+1,HATE THEM. Don't waste your money.,"We have always used Pampers for our little boy, despite the price, with great results. When I saw the lower price on the Baby Dry, I was thrilled to pieces and thought it would be a great buy. These are the worst diapers we have ever put on our child. I have to change him much more frequently, I have seen more ""soak through"" episodes (the best was on my lap, in the middle of church), and he is clearly uncomfortable, pulling the diaper away from his skin. We have never had a problem with Swaddlers or Cruisers -- I say, stick with these."
+2,Great deal,"You cannot beat the deal you get on these diapers on Amazon.com! We have had a few problems with overnight leaks, but that was after 7-8 hours of sleep and a large cup of milk or two each time."
+1,To small,I was using swaddlers (pampers yellow box) and then decided to try these baby-dry (pampers green box. My 5 month old is in a size 2 but when I ordered size 2 in the baby-dry they were to small even though she was still in the weight range (15lbs) they give on the box. So my advise is that the baby-dry pampers run small.
+2,Best diaper out there!,"For my baby shower we did a diaper raffle, so I received every diaper brand out there. These are by far the best out there. My little boy is 5 months old and is in size 3. Never any leakage problems even through the night. All my friends swear by them too!!!"
+1,Terrible,I have been usage the Size 2 for my son and he is still breastfeeding and so his BMs are still pretty runny. These diapers were terrible!- the poop leaked straight THROUGH the diapers- not leaking out the sides- THROUGH! That meant that there was no way that he could stay clean through a BM! Which is very annoying.
+1,Very disappointed,"My kids both wore Pampers. The last few times I've bought Pampers for my youngest they fall apart so easily. He doesn't even wear them that long before he has stringy diaper hanging off. I tried to chalk the first box off as maybe its a defective box or that he is so active. But after 3 boxes I know longer believe it. It doesn't leak, but just seems to fall apart (hard to describe) no matter if he's worn them for 5 min or longer. I can't wait until he is fully potty trained so he won't need them anymore. I am very disappointed"
+1,Intense chemical fumes,"The fragrance on this product is egregiously intense. In fact, I tried to air twenty of them out in a closed room and the air in that room over a matter of days would make you light headed and naseus. Don't buy them!"
+2,Love these diapers!,We have been using the Pampers Baby Dry since my daughter grew out of newborn diapers. I really like that they are flat and easy to put on with one hand. I find that Huggies curl up more and have to be stretched (especially the back waist band)to be put on correctly. The diapers fit my daughter well and hold alot. Can't ask for more than that.
+1,Not for babies with sensitive skin!,"Pampers are actually an okay brand of diaper, however I put one on my daughter with sensitive skin (and eczema) and she immediately broke out in a rash in every area the diaper touched! I could not use the rest of the package and the rash took several days to go away. If your baby has sensitive skin at all, stay away from Pampers. Huggies work best."
+2,It's great,"It's great. it is heavy snow outside, but the diaper arrived on time. very thing is good.thank you for your service and product."
+2,Pampers Are the Best,Hands down pampers are the best diapers. Never had a problem with leaking or skin breakdown on my baby.
+2,Great diapers for cheap!,"This diaper is the cheapest brand name diapers I can find when you buy them in bulk and use Amazon's subscription program. It works great for my now 6 month old. He started out with swaddlers when he was a newborn. I switched to baby-dry when he turned 3 month. This diaper barely leaks. Only time it leaked was when he slept too long and I forgot to change him when he got fed once. It was over 12hrs, so I'm sure no other diaper could do any better.Some might not agree this is not the cheapest, but when I was searching for new diaper, this Economy pack for subscription price was the cheapest (per diaper price). I even compared with other brands and from stores like Sam's club. It is really convenient to use subscription service for diaper. I don't have to go to the store, and if I don't need one on certain month, I can just skip that month's shippment."
+1,Buy Swaddlers or Cruisers Instead,"I tried these diapers b/c my daughter's diaper was leaking at night, and these were the worst of all of the diapers I tried. They even leaked during the day.If you have nighttime diaper leaks, try going up a size and buying Pampers Swaddlers or Cruisers instead!Pampers Swaddlers, Size 2-3 (14-22 Lbs), Economy Plus Pack, 152 SwaddlersPampers Cruisers, Size 4 (22-37 Lbs), Economy Plus Pack, 140 Cruisers"
+1,Awful...,"We tried a bunch of different diapers for our 2 month old. Huggies Natural, Pampers Swaddlers and Baby Dry, other Huggies and by far the most leaky diapers were Baby Dry. #1 and #2 never stayed in the diaper! Right out the sides and back and all over me...almost every time. Also, the absorbent core stuff would come out and stick to our baby's skin. Swaddlers are absolutely fabulous and we'll stick with those."
+2,Great!,"Love them. They work well on my long, moderately skinny baby. They are my go-to disposable. I probably won't order them again since we're switching to cloth full time."
+2,Diapers,It's awesome to buy diapers online instead of having to go out and get them at the store. I use the super saver deal so I don't pay shipping. Pampers have always been my favorite brand.
+2,Very pleased,I love Pampers diapers. The diapers never leak even at nighttime or long road trips with our babies.
+2,Best Disposable Diaper,"We tried Huggies, Target Brand, and Pamper's Cruisers... the Baby Dry don't leak (unless I don't fasten them well b/c he's fighting to sit back up). My sister-in-law swore by Target Brand with their daughter and finds that Pampers works best with their newborn son... so my advice is to try a few types and find what works best for you baby and go from there... for our son Pamper's Baby Dry is the best!"
+1,Rashes and pee crystals,"This may be a kid specific thing, but little man got a terrible rash shortly after switching to Pampers. AND, diaper tearing - resulting in pee crystals. A HUGE diaper pet peeve of mine. Back to Huggies we go. :("
+1,Poop everywhere!,"These diapers are great for pee (never leaks), but terrible for poop (frequently leaks). We've been using these for the past 2 months (my daughter is now 4 .5 months, average size). She is breastfed so her poop is really runny. Even if I literally run to change her as soon as I hear her poop, it still regularly squeezes up and out all over her back and clothes. Most days she messes her clothes at least once. I'm going to try something else because this is just ridiculous (and gross!)."
+2,Best Diapers For Our Kids,"I realize that not every child is the same. Some may have allergic reactions to some brands or some brands may hold in leaks better. I have three children aging from 2 months to 4 years and they all use Pampers. We have tried other store brands and name brands, but they either leaked, caused a rash or just fell apart after use and wouldn't stay on. Pampers seems to stay on well, even on my active children who jump and roll off of everything and run all over. My four year old only wears diapers at night (as does my 2 year old recently) and they hold whatever both of them can throw at 'em, and some mornings, its completely full. But no leaks! Great diapers and the larger pack is the best for the money. I would recommend them anytime over any brand."
+2,Pampers Baby Dry,"Love love them,my son goes 6hrs especially at night without a leak.These pampers are economical as he started using a size 3 at 5&1/2months and is now going to 9months yet he has not outgrown them.Would recommend highly."
+1,These leak bad!!,"I have been loyal to Pampers diapers since my 13 month old was in Newborn Swaddlers. I tried these diapers because of the positive ratings and I am VERY disappointed. The diapers are rectangular and not good for a cruising baby. The front of the tabs turn under so they sometimes leak out the side. Also, they say they are suppose to last 12 hours. My daughter usually sleeps 10 hours straight at night and by morning the diaper has ""sweated"" pee through the diaper and through her pajamas and I've even had to change her sheets. I go through a lot more diapers with these because i have to change her very frequently. For some reason the Pampers Cruisers with dry max gave my daughter diaper rash so I guess I'm buying Huggies next time."
+2,We love baby dry!,"We are strictly a Pampers family. We used swaddlers until my son grew out of size 2-3s then we went directly to cruisers. We had a few leakage issues with cruisers, when my son would roll to his belly in the middle of the night, but were happy with them in general. A few friends of ours had been using baby dry's and metioned that they loved them (and that they were a little cheaper than cruisers!) so we decided to give them a try. And we LOVE them. We have not had one overnight leak! The only complaint that I have is that the tabs are made a little cheaper than swaddlers & cruisers, and a few of them have ripped right off as I'm fastening the diaper. I've just learned to be a little gentler with them, and we haven't had a problem since. Overall, I give them an A!"
+2,Best diapers we've used!,"We've tried Costco's diapers and to a limited extent, Huggies... From our experience, Baby Dry are the best at catching leaks and offer the most value."
+1,Worst DIaper,"I have always used huggies, but the price was great on these pampers and hospitals use them so I figured they must be great. First, they leak and separate when wet. I put them on my baby at night and he wakes up with wet clothes. When walking around the gell is saggy and it separates into sagging pockets. These diapers are of the same quality as a noname brand of diaper...they really suck and I can't wait to get rid of them but its going slow since I ordered 192 of them!!!!!!!"
+1,Ok ...,Not Worked on my baby.... he drinks plenty of water.. so obviously tooks more diapers at night times...i was keep on changings 2 or 3 times every night ...it didnt set for babies who takes plenty of water
+2,"OMG, did these Pampers meet my expectations?","So like I get this email from Amazon. ""'Pampers Baby Dry Diapers Giant Pack Size 2 172 Count' meet your expectations? Review it on Amazon.com"". Yes. You put it on and it keeps the stuff in. What more could there to be said about Pampers? They do a better job than Luvs and Huggies. They're also more expensive. The especially good thing about this Giant Pack is that it comes with more diapers than the non-Giant Pack. That means you run out of diapers less often, and that's a good thing. Nothing like having a dirty baby with nothing to change into. I say go for the giant pack! How many people read a review about diapers? Will my review be ""liked"" on Facebook? That would be really good for my self esteem."
+1,Terrible rash! Going back to Hughies,"We switch to pampers for the savings but my son developed a terrible rash. After a week (treating him in the meantime with lotions, skin barriers and other topical creams), we got back to Hughies and his rask got clearly better in a couple of days. We used pampers swadllers before wihtout any problems. I found in the internet other people with similar issues:[...]If your kid has allergies or delicate skin, I will say to do not use this diapers."
+1,Terrible diapers! I will never buy again,I purchased these diapers thinking that Pampers is a good brand. These were terrible! A tiny amount of pee would fill these and make them very tight. I will never buy again!
+1,Horrible - how does anyone use these???,"I assumed since these are a well-known brand, that they would work well. They are the worst diapers I have ever used - pee leaks stright through them, ie if you don't change the baby pretty often, their clothes will be soaked more than once a day. How am I going to use up these 200+ diapers? Ugh."
+2,Great gift,I loved that I could send all these diapers to a friend across the country for such a great price. And pampers diapers are my favorite.
+1,Used to be our favorite until recently when the quality dropped.,"We had been using Pampers Baby Dry for our daughter right after she outgrew newborn size of Pampers Swaddlers. Now my daughter is almost 20 months old at size 4. We couldn't be happier with Pamper Baby Dry until the last shipment we received from Amazon. The diapers are thinner than before and leak frequently. I thought it may be a bad batch and bought a smaller size of the same product from a department store. They were exactly the same and also caused leaks. The leaks happen both at morning and night times. I'm too disappointed in the product to give it a 3rd try. We are switching to Huggies Snug & Dry. Hopefully, they will work better."
+2,They work great for us!,These diapers fit my sons butt and legs great. They also keep blowouts to a minimum as long as you pull out the ruffles/flaps.
+1,"""Baby Wet"" should be the name!","Diapers don't absorb wetness at all, everything goes through clothes! Super thin too! Don't buy it! Waste of money for sure!"
+1,Worst diaper we ever tried,"This is the worst diaper we ever tried. After my 20 months old daughter go to bad (changing diaper at 9pm) we have to change it at around 4am, otherwise she (her outfit, bad and comforter) will be totally wet by the morning. We had no other diaper with such an experience. During daytime it is even worse, sometimes it start letting thru everything after few hours. We use 5-7 diapers a day whereas we needed only 3-4 from cruisers. This simply have not enough absorbent to stay dry for 12 hours (as advertised)"
+1,it leaks constantly,"this is the worst experience ever, the cheaper LUVS brand is much better! don't buy this diapers, I hate hate hate them, my daughter wakes up with all her clothes wet; I change it 2 times at night!"
+1,AWFUL!!!,THESE DIAPERS ARE HORRIBLE. I ALWAYS BUY THE PAMPERS CRUISERS BUT SINCE THE STORE WAS OUT OF STOCK I THOUGHT PAMPERS MAKES THESE AS WELL SO THEY MUST BE GOOD AS WELL. WELL I WAS WRONG MY DAUGHTER WEARS THEM FOR HALF AN HOUR AND HER PEE PASSES THROUGH THE DIAPER. THEY SHOULD MAKE IT TO AN HOUR AT LEAST. ONE PEE AND I HAVE TO CHANGE HER DIAPER. HORRIBLE I CAN'T BELIEVE PAMPERS MAKES THESE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE DIAPERS!!!
+2,A great deal,"We have twin boys and the economy pack of pampers is the way to go for us. We like pampers more than the other brands (and we've been through most) because they are thinner, have a light fresh odor, and hold just as much without the blowouts. We were getting diapers from costco, but for the same price and the free shipping to our house its a great deal."
+1,My husband even complains about these!!,"These diapers are junk! I recently tried some Pampers again and they were terrible! The tabs would rip off half the time and this would really make my husband disgruntled! I told him Pampers are supposed to be the ""best"" in the diaper area! He told me to stick with the Huggies! Boys and girls, quality, price, Huggies are the way to go in our household! I would not recommend these diapers for anyone, unless you like throwing unused daipers into the garbage can!"
+2,Perfect,"It comes in the box you see, the daipers are wrapped up tight in 3 big sets, it arrived in good time and has been a huge help with my newborn."
+2,The best,My son's skin sensitivity works great with Pampers. A great brand and a great loyalty to the brand has been our families opinion. We will always recommend Pampers.
+2,Back to the best brand,"Was away for the summer, and instead of shipping to another address, had been using another brand. When I got back home and my box of Pampers was waiting for me, I noticed the difference the first time I changed by baby. Was so happy to go back to the best brand. I have four kids under six, and have always had at least a couple kids in diapers at a time (even three at a time once!) and have been using Pampers Baby Dry for each one. Pampers have that yummy baby-fresh scent. Also the other brand that I was using (A store brand that people love and I don't know why) would immediately droop down the instant my baby made once. It made it look like her diaper was ALWAYS loaded instead of just a little wet. The Pampers are much more stable."
+1,HATED these pampers! Don't buy,"I purchased these Pampers from Amazon for my 7 month old. These pampers have the ability to burst open in the night while your baby is sleeping. When my daughter woke up the next morning, the pamper burst open on her belly. The padding inside the pamper was released on her belly on several other occasions. I didn't have this problem with Huggies. I will NOT purchase Pampers ever again. This is a hazard and they should be recalled."
+2,It's great!,"Pampers baby dry is great! My husband and I absolutely love it. It's very absorbant. Once we forgort to change the diager for our son, though the diaper is very heavy, it's not leaky at all. I think we will stick with pampers baby dry."
+2,nice and safe,I enjoy these diapers as they are not bulky and do not have the new DRYMAX product. I feel like they are safe for my baby's skin.
+1,Subscribe n save price increase 16%!,"I recently purchased a case of diapers and noticed that there was a huge increase in the diapers I bought. Nothing has changed, but the list price was ~$43 and increased to $51 within two months! This is a overwhelming increase. I don't know what is going on, but you can see the price comparison between other vendors that the Amazon price is significantly higher than Target or Babies R Us. With subscribe and save, it used to provide excellent savings, but now, I have to reevaluate and perhaps close my subscription! Rethink and check out other vendors!"
+1,Pamper lover sadly disappointed by this version,"I have been using pampers swaddlers with dry max since my twins were born and love them! I can count on 1 hand the number of ""blow outs"" and leaks. I use subscribe and save and my item was unavailable for the previous purchase price. I decided to try these. I thought they also had dry max since they said baby dry. I am now having at least one leaky diaper every morning and have had 3 diapers I had to throw away because the tabs tore. This has never happened. My twins are one and in size 3 diapers. I have tried the cruisers which seem to be ok. I'm not sure if it is just the lot I have or this line of diapers. I may have to go back to the cruisers since the swaddlers are not made in large sizes."
+1,no two day delivery almost made for a diaper emergency,"I was expecting the usual prime 2 day delivery when I ordered this package of diapers over a week ago. I guess I have become so spoiled by Amazon's 2 day delivery that I just expected it to be here, and have been anxiously awaiting its arrival everyday until I had to breakdown and go to Target for diapers yesterday to avoid a complete crises....I will read the fine print next time or make sure I am getting the fast delivery schedule that I am expecting"
+1,Diaper rash alert,"A little over a week of use, I noticed a bad diaper rash that rapidly progressed to blisters. They healed when I switched to a different diaper and broke out again when I tried to go back to using this diaper. I'm giving two stars because pampers agreed to refund my money even though I was outside the week window to return them to Amazon and because according to Pampers, this is the same formula they have been using for 20 years, which means they were my favorite diapers for my daughter."
+2,A Pampers Household,We love Pampers. They are all we use in our house. I can trust that they will make it through long nights and keep my baby from getting diaper rashes. Love them!
+1,Inadequate translation of a great novel,"This is an incomplete 1902 translation of Prus' classic historical novel, ""Pharaoh."" (It is missing the author's stunning Epilog, which was restored only later from the original manuscript.)The translator, Jeremiah Curtin, demonstrates an abysmally poor understanding of the original text's Polish language, and an equally poor grasp of English style. His primitive knowledge of the book's subject matter and his inept, wooden, inaccurate translation--it contains some real howlers--help explain the novel's limited appreciation, until recently, among English-language readers."
+2,The Pharoah and the Priest,"A well researched book, with loads of background about daily life of both the peasants and the nobility, this book was a fascinating read from beginning to end. The story line draws you in and makes you believe it could have happened this way, and brings an ancient time to life. I loved it!"
+2,The most amazing book in the world!!!,I would recommend this book to every citizen of this planet. I have read millions of books and this by far is my favorite!! The most amazing!!!
+1,I don't do novels and this is why. . .,"This author knew very little about ancient Egypt, it's people and it's history - and didn't bother to learn.A wast of time."
+2,wonderful,"Everyone should own a copy of this.What an amazing read. Now I am considering buying the actual, physical book. An honor I reserve for a select few."
+1,Difficult,I wish this was broken into sections like the copy I borrowed from the library. It's kind of overwhelming the way it is printed without any breaks.
+1,Beyond me,"I know this is a classic, popular book, and Walt Whitman is amazing, but it just seemed like rambling random thoughts to me. I'm sure there are a few lines in there that will really speak to me, but I couldn't finish it. Maybe it's just too intellectual for me."
+2,Leaves of Grass,"Having read only tid bits, here and there, from Leaves of Grass, I found that it was full of truly unique American poetry. Whitman definitely achieved his goal of becoming a truly innovative poet. The fact that he rarely uses any type of meter, rhyme scheme, or exaggerated rhetorical devices almost says that he has mastered the basic fundamentals of poetry and surpassed his peers. He is so far above the simple and frequently used methods that he must create his own fresh and new style of writing. I found Leaves of Grass to be a lot to grapple with as a high school student, especially his philosophy pertaining to Deism, and yet, it was most intriguing and made me want to simply delve deeper into it. I look forward to completing Leaves of Grass and recommend it to anyone looking for truly original forms of American poetry."
+1,Not the 1855,"At least as available for the Kindle, this is not the 1855 edition. It seems to be the final edition, which is of course great, but not what I intended to get based on the product description posted. Also, the foreward and afterward mentioned in the description are missing. I don't expect the moon for a low price, but I do expect to get what I pay for."
+1,Not a Dan Brown,I bought this book based on buyer's reviews. I was very disappointed. This book is filled with much violence and little mystery/content.
+1,not the same book,this was the same literature but not the book that was pictured on amazon website. very old version and took forever to get here.
+1,A looser,I bought this and returned it. There must be someone out there with the right voice and reading skills to bring us Whitman's words and rhythms. Ms. Gibson's soprano sing-song doesn't make it.
+1,Fallen Leaves,"Although he may be as genius as he is, Walt Whitman is just random. His structure and development are atrocious, leaving us in a cloud of confusion. His lists, names, and metaphors can only be described as random thought. And don't even get me started on his comma use. That's how my little sister writes for crying out loud! I mean, don't you remember? You'd get lucky if you found an ""and"" in there somewhere. Granted, he did revolutionize poetry and writing as we know it. However, certain selections for his ever famous Song of Myself show that he can sure describe those bodily actions that he seems to love so much. I can cut him some slack, probably because he's a romantic writer, but his random stringing of words, phrases, and lists do his poetry injustice. Poor Jonathon Edwards would be turning in his grave..."
+1,Whitman Glorified?,"Whitman Glorified?Whitman's descriptions of nature are inspired and his style exudes with the same passion as his subject. Yet, his self-absorption overshadows his talent. Whitman's poem, ""Song of Myself"" takes up a significant portion of the book, Leaves of Grass. Here, Whitman keeps no points in reserve, but spends 52 sections ""celebrating"" himself. He feels he, as man, is the great panacea. He suckles at its mercy until it fills not only his subject matter, but influences his technique and his structure as well. His intriguing mind leads the reader along, until disappointment is found in another laborious passage expounding god status and the call to ascend to his level of distorted thinking. Whitman's momentary descriptive nuggets are lost in a sea of narcissism."
+2,Good,"How come everyone constantly praises Shakespeare, Keats, Whitman, etc.? No one ever mentions any Eastern poets, i.e. Basho. I get more from 3 of his lines than pages of other poet's works. Don't get me wrong - I take nothing away from Whitman & this is excellent poetry."
+1,Bold Faced Thoughts: Confusing,The bold faced comments by Laura Ross are frustrating. Who cares what she thinks? It would have been much more appropriate and an easier read without them. The thoughts are not sensitive to the original - seems lick a gemick.Not happy with the book.
+2,leaves of grass,"everything was WONDERFUL. I did, however, receive it a day late, which was problematic for my class. BUT nonetheless, I was very happy."
+1,Kindle edition - weak production values,"I recently got a Kindle, so I started looking for books to put in to it. Walt Whitman's ""Leaves of Grass"" is an old favorite of mine, so I looked for Kindle editions. There were 31 matches to my search, though not all of them are the actual book of poems. My complaints about this offering start with the absence of a table of contents. Whitman didn't title the poems in the original 1855 edition, though he did in subsequent editions, but a table of contents could show the first line of each poem. Beyond the lack of TOC, the edition is not identified nor is the ""publisher,"" which makes it difficult, though not impossible, to associate a rating with a specific offering."
+2,a classic of American poetry,"No doubt influenced by the free verse of ancient Greek poetry, Walt Whitman wrote about 19th c. America in the same way that the ancient Greek and Roman poets wrote about their own time and world. Much praised and criticized when it was first published, ""Leaves of Grass"" remains a wonderfully innovative, original, observant, wise, sensually unashamed, and heroic portrait of American identity, and a eulogy in praise of American people, places, ideas and things.David Rehakauthor of ""Poems From My Bleeding Heart"""
+1,Kindle Edition,"The Kindle edition of this great book is not well formatted, and is thus physically difficult to read. Line breaks appear in the middle of words, not always divided by syllable or in a way that would meet the approval of any author of a manual of style.Having only paid 99 cents for this tome, I can only comment that I suppose I got what I paid for."
+2,Well worth $1,"I needed a copy of ""Leaves of Grass"" that includes the 1855 prose preface. The formatting of this Kindle book is perfect. I know I could read it on my computer for free on some websites, but I wanted a version for my Kindle. This Kindle edition will not disappoint you! I gladly paid $1 for a more ""portable"" option. I prefer reading on Kindle than the computer screen."
+2,nice,This is a good app that works well with the system and we have had no problems with this app so far.
+2,A classic,"One of the LONGEST books I have ever read in light of number of pages, subject and time it took to read. But one of the most beautiful ""poetry/prose"" books ever written. I feel wonderful having finished it!"
+2,Poetry,"I love poetry and Walt Whitman is one of my all time favorites. This volume is chock full of his poems, so grab a cup of coffee, curl up in the armchair, and enjoy!"
+2,"Oxford World's Classics version is the ""Death-bed"" edition from 1891","More as a point of clarification than review: the Oxford World's Classics edition is not the 1855 edition. (All the comments & editorial reviews for various versions of Leaves of Grass seem to have all be funneled into the same place.)According to the ""Note on the Text"" in the Oxford edition, it is the ""death-bed"" edition published in 1891-92. It is based on the 1881 edition.If you want the original 1855 version, Penguin offers it. Search: ""Leaves of Grass Penguin classics"".In any case: the 5 stars are for Whitman."
+1,Do not buy this edition,"I compared this to many other editions and this edition is completely wrong, the structure of the poems is all messed up.It's such a pity considering Whitman's poetry that the people of Simon and Brown were not even able to print an edition that manages to respect something as simple as the spacing and lines of the poems.Here is an example of the Simon and Brown edition, exactly as it was printed by them:As I ponder'd in silence, Returning upon my poems, considering,lingering long, A Phantom arouse before me with distrustful aspect,Terrible in beauty, age, and powerIt is painfully obvious that it should be, as I have seen in all other editions I consulted:As I ponder'd in silence,Returning upon my poems, considering, lingering long,A Phantom arose before me with distrustful aspect,Terrible in beauty, age, and power,The whole book was edited in this way, which makes it unreadable"
+1,A great disappointment,"In the full bloom of my late sixties, I find too much of Whitman's writing far less rhapsodic or even elegiac than I both remember and am told it to be. Hot air, any one?"
+1,The uninitiated...,"I wasn't exposed to Whitman in my education so I gave this try. I ploddingly and tediously read the introduction and the first 40 pages of this book before I threw it down.I failed and I am sorry. Certainly I am a philistine who deserves to be excoriated by the community who loves his work. Here's my attempt to make peace:If you're wondering if Whitman's ""Leaves of Grass"" is a good place to start your enjoyment of poetry, go ahead and give it a whirl! You can get it used for a penny."
+2,The noted profane !,"Whitman is the maxim singer of Myself , the human body , sex , the universal fraternity , the democratic equality , he is considered the supreme poet of North America , his work is deeply renovator, has became an inspiration source to the new generations . Leave of grass takes back almost his whole work.Published for the first time in 1855 , with nine corrected editions just before his death .America was then the famous symbol of an ideal . The whole world turned its eyes toward America and its athletic democracy . The virtuous capacity of Whitman of being many in one has had many followers such as Sandbourg, Neruda, Lee Masters , Bukowski but there is just one sublime exception : James Joyce in Finnegans Wake .But besides of him no one has been able to ascend these high peaks as Whitan did."
+2,This is it,If you read only one peice of American literature this should be it. Whitman is a true Amercian. He feels the way we feel and he has seen the things we see. No matter who you are you will you think that he has read your mind...only in no so modern english.
+2,Peaceful,"It's the kind of book to read when you wish to relax and contemplate life, your place in the world, and get over yourself. It can help you believe in yourself. It's old, but it's wise. I like keeping it around to read when I'm feeling low."
+2,Came quick,Clean book. Showed up to my door on time. The book was nice and cheap. Please buy stuff from these people.
+2,Excellent Older Edition,"This is an older edition of ""Leaves of Grass"" , it downloaded fast and I was able to read it in a minute or so."
+1,A classic must read,NOT! So many times I have tried to catch up with classics I missed reading when I was younger. I found this almost impossible to wade through. I never finished it.
+1,Line break hell,It is frustrating that the Kindle cannot accommodate this. It was not fun to read with awkward line breaks.
+1,This book does not contain the 1855 edition!,"While I adore the first edition of Leaves of Grass, this book is not as advertised. I definitely encourage you to buy it in another edition. I returned mine with a note, so hopefully Amazon will change the description soon."
+2,"Not a perfect edition, but the first edition text is well worth having","So far I have come across a few typos in this edition. The typesetting is not ideal. The introduction is fine, but line-breaks are placed somewhat arbitrarily in the text of the poem, so that it is necessary to play with the font size and/or words per line to get satisfactory formatting. It is also a shame that the engraving of Whitman included in the first edition of the book is not reproduced. Other than that, it is good to have the original edition of this book for a small price"
+1,"""Cliff Notes"" To the Vancouver Olympics","I cannot begin to express my deep disappointment in this DVD, and with NBC for producing it. Yes, as another reviewer mentioned, all the major players are here- for about 15 seconds each. Most of the winning performances are truncated to the last few seconds. There are few reaction shots. There are no interviews with athletes or experts. There isn't any of the special coverage shown during the games. Even the chapter page is amateurish: showing only a listing of the days whose ""highlights"" you can watch in that segment. This is the ""Cliff Notes"" version. Save your money."
+1,"Difficult to find events, and some events ignored","It is difficult to find specific events in this DVD -- partly because the Main Menu is organized by Olympics Day 1, Day 2, and so on; and partly because some events simply aren't there. Kim Yu-Na, for instance, is on the screen for only a few seconds. So don't look here for her world record-setting performances (or any other figure skating performances, come to think of it). If you know what day the event you are looking for took place, that would help. But there's still no guarantee that it would be included.It seems that this DVD is meant for casual viewing. If you would like some sports rumbling on your TV, and you aren't particular about what, then this might be for you. It does include highlights of the opening and closing ceremonies, and of performances by Lindsay Vaugn, Shaun White, and Apollo Ohno. But they are just highlights, and you have to take them as you find them -- that is, IF you find them."
+1,disappointed,I purchased this video for the highlights from the opening ceremonies. I'm very disappointed in the clips that are included. I thought it would be a fun overveiw of Canada to use in my social studies class. The artistic journey through Canada has been edited so that most of Canada is missing. If you are interested in the opening ceremonies this is not the video for you.
+1,Olympic dvd,"Too little of the the major events that I was interested in, and too much of the little events"
+1,Decent,"Typical NBC fashion presentation, covering only a small portion of the games, and predominantly their own athletes. Baffled at the lack of hockey coverage seeing as it was clearly the marquee event of the games. Do not purchase expecting hockey, if one were looking for hockey from the games CTV has a full boxed set of the team canada games. Did have nice coverage however of the opening ceremony which was nice."
+1,"When it says ""Highlights"", It really does mean just small snippets","I had read several other reviews for this dvd and was left unsure about it's content. Since it was cheap enough, I bought it anyway and I'll hold onto it. But I'm still mad I am unable to find a simple copy of the ENTIRE Opening Ceremony. So when it says ""Highlights"", It really does mean just snippets of clips. Some of the bands didn't even get to finish their songs. The OVER focusing on the US team was annoying too."
+2,This is NOT FOR AMERICANS,"To the Americans reviewing this product, this is the CTV coverage of the 2010 Olymics. CTV is NOT NBC. You are watching a CANADIAN product. We do not want to see American highlights, that's what the NBC DVD collection is for. Please pay more attention to the products you are buying before you buy them."
+2,Nice having a large set,For the occasional need for a large bolt or nut it's great having this large set. Quality is fine.
+2,Blistering comment on the news media,"An also-ran TV network's news operation contributes to a potential catastrophe as it becomes embroiled in a terrorist incident.The late Ed Flanders (St. Elsewhere) stars as a top news executive and anchor who takes to the airwaves and won't let go of live videocam coverage of a breaking story -- even as the coverage contributes to the crisis.Actress Kathryn Walker co-stars as the network's lead female anchor. She performs the anchor role well, conveying intelligence, confidence, emotional investment, and rising doubt as the story spirals out of control.The fictional TV network's fake commercials and low-budget production will have an especially familiar ring to audiences who recall NBC's hard-luck days in the very early 1980s."
+2,A very memorable film,"How many films-made-for-TV do you remember being so compelling that scenes from it flash through your head 18 years later? This is such a film.I remember the broadcast, and the constant reminders at commercial breaks that ""this is only a movie."" And well they needed to issue such a warning: the style of a newscast with breaking info and live feeds from remote locations was as real as fiction got.The situation is plausible, the acting convincing, and the ending compelling. The obvious moral and its warning do not reduce the impact of the film or its ending.Highly recommended."
+1,bs pricing,its will cost me 100 less to get the conversion of the vhs to dvd than it would to drop 200 bills to buy this from you!!!
+2,Emmy-winning pseudo-documentary about US nuclear terrorists,"This is a fairly unique and highly-praised TV movie designed, like Orson Welles' radio broadcast of WAR OF THE WORLDS, as if it were real coverage of a nuclear terrorist event on the East Coast of the U.S. More realistic than its contemporary, THE DAY AFTER, this film scared the network enough that they kept running disclaimers throughout its presentation stating that it was not an actual news event. If that description and the subsequent Emmies aren't enough to whet your appetite, I'd say this is just that much more scary in the post-9/11 era. Not a well known TV movie, but it seems even less like fiction now with its urban nuclear terrorist threat and non-stop news coverage of the events. Worth seeing."
+2,Great Book!,"I just finished this book. Great story, great humor and all around great reading. I highly recommend it."
+1,B-o-r-i-n-g,"I was looking forward to reading this since all the reviews were so positive. What a disappointment! It's a story that really goes nowhere.--Just when you think something may happen, it doesn't and your left with a rambling tale of a boy's life. I did not find it clever or quotable. I consider myself a reader and found nothing in this book that stayed with me. I was happy to finish it just because I'm one of those people that hates to Not finish a book once i've started it. Thank God it wasn't a long book. That's the only good thing I can say about it."
+2,Rememberances,"I knew Richard Bradford when he was just out of Tulane University and I was married to one of his best friends. He claims this book not to be autobiographical but there are some similarities and I cannot help but believe that some of the adventures of he and Steenie are based on his friendship with my husband. The book is a masterpiece and I have read it often since it was first published in 1968. His second book ""So Far from Heaven"" is just as clever and regrettably impossible to find. ""Red Sky at Morning"" remains a classic."
+2,Red Sky At Morning,"After reading this book I was struck by the way the author creates an image of the life of an adolescent. The book reveals the life of a teenage boy named Josh whose dad is in the Navy during WWII. He and his mother go to live at the family's summer home in Sagrado, New Mexico. Josh is faced with going to a new school and not knowing anyone in town. Josh makes many friends and faces many problems through out the book. The book is full of humor. The book is forceful and every few pages an event happened that made me want to read on. This is the sort of book you can enjoy and be interested in all the way through."
+2,Among The Greatest Kung Fu Movies,"I'm now a grandfather. But I've been watching kung fu movies ever since 1961, as a kid growing up in San Francisco Chinatown. This movie rates as one of my all time favorite kung fu movies, and I own about 100 or so.The print isn't very good. The subtitles are hard to read. The story is among the most complicated and convoluted, especially for the non Cantonese speaking. But who watches a kung fu movie for plots?What I really enjoyed about the movie is that it actually shows what the Chinese cinema could actually do. It has tremendous battle scenes. Despite the poor print quality, the movie has some fantastic visuals.The movie is not a documentary. The movie is not an ""imagined documentary."" A lot of things seem to come out of left field. But it's OK. It's a MOVIE!!Quite frankly, the movie plot could easily be translated into a Star Wars episode!"
+2,This movie rules!,"I don't know why everyone keeps dissing this movie, I thought it was great! Sure, it's a little weird, but that's what makes it so cool! It has everything, comedy, romance, action...what more could you want in a movie??? If you are into fantasy stuff, like I am, you'll like this movie! (Ps, whoever keeps refering Jet Li as a karate expert better shut up! he does KUNG FU for the last time!)"
+2,Lord of The Wu Tang,"Basically the story is about 2 swords, 1 contains (inside the sword) the instructions for the most powerful kung fu, the other contains instructions how to lead an army and become China's emperor.But on one knows this secret. Everyone thinks these are magical swords and would give their owners invicibility.So the fight begins for the 2 swords...This is story a bit confusing, purely because the original story is over 3000 (3 thousand pages) long.What makes it even more confusing is this story is a sequel to another 3000 pages Kung Fu story.So to try and compress 6000 pages to a couple of hours on DVD would confuse any viewer unless you already know the story !Anyway, this is the best Kung Fu story ever. It was first published on a HK news paper in the 1960s.Most Asian males should know this story !"
+1,"Amazing Film, but...","This film is amazing. However, don't buy it if you want an english dub. Despite the claim in the product description, there is no dub on this copy."
+2,Great over the top kun fu movie,I have been looking for this movie for some time. I finally found it and thuroughly enjoyed it again. Its somewhat over the top fantasy kung fu is great fun to watch with great cheesy chi effects and magic kung fu styles. Its definitel not for everyone tho if you enjoy cheesey kung fu films you will probabaly love this one as much as I do
+1,"Lord of the ""Salsa Kings 2""?","I don't know how it happened, but I opened up my DVD case to find a pretty DVD labeled ""Lord of the Wu Tang"" in color, started up the DVD and it played ""Salsa Kings 2"" instead of Jet Li's Lord of the Wu Tang. I've seen Lord of the Wu Tang by the way and it is a top notch cheesey sci fi Sunday morning karate flick with pull wires galore. The story line is classic as well and well worth any amount of sub title reading and convinced me the best chinese karate flicks are sub-titled. I've gotta contact Amazon about the switch that happened, hopefully it works out."
+2,Best of the Series,"Many people do not know that this is only part of a 60 volume serial.The main reason most people are confused about what is happening is a lack of understanding about internal energy or ""Chi"". This is the magic of the Orient. Many various legends of certain types of ""secret"" Kung Fu have existed for centuries in China and the chinese audinces are not so confused by the plot line.If you suspend you dis-belief this is a fantastic, fuuny, deadly serious, bloody tale of sweat revenge; betrayal and ultimate victory for the underdog. I can't find a better movie that works on all these levels.The english sub-titles are washed out by the background in some frames but can be gleaned if the movie is watched enough which you are sure to do."
+1,Only if you like flying people,"I gave 1 star for Jet li, cause he is my favorite, but a guy in a boulder shooting him with lightning? Come'on, this movie is bad, Jet li is the man and Chingmy Yau is hot!, but this movie was just bad, too much flying. i dont know what these people are thinking giving it 5 stars, NO WAY not even close, see fist of legend thats 5 stars!"
+1,Very poor,"I'm a HUGE Jet Li fan. I love great kung fu movies. This is not one. There is NO kung fu at all. The rest is a surreal dream that includes a guy chained to a boulder and a guy that gets stabbed and asks why he was assassinated. It may be worth a laugh, but that's a stretch."
+2,Fantasy/Martial Arts Extravaganza,"This movie was made to be a fantasy/martial arts movie, and it delivers as promised. I have a very extensive collection of Martial Arts movies and I can honestly say that this movie is one of my top 15 favorite movies. I gave it a 4 instead of a five because it does go a little overboard with the fantasy element, but not enough to distract you from the fighting, and believe me, there's a lot of it."
+2,"confusing, but entertaining","This movie is hard to follow. But, the action is terrific. I think it should have been longer to explain some of the story. I recommend this film for its incredible action and quick pace. This movie has it all except a cohesive storyline. But, that probably adds to the charm of the film. Other plotless films turn out boring, but this one is throughly entertaining."
+2,Fine Fantasy 'Fu,"This film is a real giggle. When I watch it, I feel as though I am witnessing some extravagent daydream by an imaginative pre-teen. The effects are really over-the-top, & the things I found most humorous about it were probably not intended as such. Nevertheless, I have watched it several times and I find it very appealing on some level. Jet Li is really sort of wasted in this flick, because so much of it is ""magic"" & ""super secret final techniques"" that his real martial arts ability is not truly showcased. One feels that anyone else could have played the part... kind of like finding the special gismo that turns ordinary kids into Power Rangers. Still, it is worth having this film in your collection, especially if your funny bone is tickled by the weird and offbeat."
+2,Lord of the Wu Tang,This movie is the best Jet Li martial arts flick I have ever seen. The story starts out with action and leaves you wanting more. The little bit of disappointments were that its subtitled and some parts are unreadable & that the ending left me hanging. From beginning to end it was great. I even tried getting the DvD version but it got put on back order and then never came. If you like this movie you might also want to try The New Legend of Shaolin.
+2,If you liked the Matrix...,"I stumbled over this movie on a movie channel in a hotel in Bali, at about 3 o'clock in the morning, and I watched the whole thing.Crazy kung-fu story, over the top acting and more Matrix-like action sequences than you can shake a big stick at. The plot may be hard to follow, but if you want plot, watch Meryl Streep. This movie is about kicking ass, and believe me, everyones ass gets kicked. Different fighting styles satisfy the amateur kung-fu-ist, and the over the top wire movements make this seem more like a live action manga.If only the ladies in this film had agreed to nudity, it would get five stars. Oh, well....Seriously, one of the best in the genre."
+1,Save Your Money,"Like others I took a chance on this hoping for a different angle on a first person sim, or management fight game, and should really not have bothered. The gameplay is pretty straightforward, but even with a 256MB video card, the graphics are pretty bland, and the gameplay slow. It's also another game where there are too few levels of play to actually be able to achieve all the game has to offer. For example, there is a good interactive section of equipment, fighting slaves, upgrades and impressive array of weapons, but financial constraints and sheer playing time invloved make them almost inaccessible. Another main complaint would be (for me at least) an easy boredom threshold - this game could have, and should have been much better, despite the price."
+2,"Great, but not much is new","Everyone else tells the details, but this really said nothing new and has little that is new. The untold plot had already been told in the movies and this only reenforces it. I personally disappointed with episode 22 with the fact that the music which really made the secene so memorable was dimmed down alot. I'm not saying this dvd is bad, I'm just saying I would think about it a little bit more on how you spend your money."
+2,"Welp, time to give away my Director's Cut fansub.","In one word: awesome. I've seen these cuts before (btw, episode 24's WILL blow you guys away, lol) and on DVD, they're even better. ADV has finally completed the Eva series with this and I'll be darned if it ain't their best seller in DVDs. Episode 21 don't have much. Episode 22 is the best Asuka ep. The part where there's hooded figures around her are pure horror & creepiness. Episode 23 rules all, because of the foreshadowing of the End of Evangelion. It also tells who created Rei. All in all, even if you got the original release of Collection 0:7 & 0:8, these new releases are well worth it."
+2,best modern reggae album,"This NYC group has authentic early reggae/rocksteady sound. The music features great organ and tight rhythm section. The lyrics are just right for the mood of each song. Includes a brilliant rocksteady version of Johnny Cash's ""Long Black Veil"" -- best remake of this classic song I've heard. If you didn't know, you'ld swear it was the late 60s and you were catching Jamaican radio broadcasts."
+2,This movie grew on me.,"After first watching this movie years ago I thought just another John Wayne ""B"" movie. The more I watched it, the more I realize it was a very good story and very well acted."
+1,GREAT MOVIE - POOR DVD,.....I own a VHS tape of this movie and the sound is about what you would expect from a 1947 Western but the quality of sound on this DVD transfer by Synergy Ent was poor to the point of being distracting ...in several scenes the sound was almost unintelligible ........In addition the DVD has no special features and just goes right into the movie as if it were a VHS tape ...if you must own a DVD of this movie I would suggest that you shop around for a better vendor.
+2,Good Contemplative Work,"Boehme's `Way to Christ' is a contemplative work that can be read as a meditation. He originated the Myth of the Ungrund, but Boehme placed the entire myth under God's control. His work on the Ungrund led to Berdyaev's existential view of God and was foundational for the meonic nothingness found in Berdyaev. `The Way to Christ' might be hard for modern readers to connect with, but if readers take the time to soak in the word, it can add to a person's spiritual journey. The language will not always be obvious or understandable, but Boehm wrote in a context that was very different from 21st century Westerners."
+2,Game Changing,"Besides the Introduction, I have only completely read the chapter on the Sand Creek Massacre so far, but it should be noted that the account is extraordinarily sympathetic to the acts of Chivington, his men, and the other officers, and offers a convincing rationale for the attack. It should be read by anyone familiar with the usual condemnations of the government's and individuals' actions for an eye-opening alternative point of view. It appears that the other nineteen chapters, each describing a different battle, are much more sympathetic to the Indians. All have the added fascination of being written by an author who lived at the time or within a generation of those events, and read like newspaper accounts and editorials. Recommended."
+1,Disgusting and poorly written,"Trick or Treat sounded like a great book from the blurb on the cover, What I found was vile and disgusting. I kept reading thinking it must get better. But no. It never got better. What I found was that the ending proved how really poorly written this book is--the author had multiple threads going. At the end, she dealt with none of them and ended on an improbability that only left more improbabilities. This is the only book I've ever consigned straight to the trash."
+1,"battery replacement, wtf?","For those of you that haven't bought Polar, be forewarned that in order to replace the batteries, in either the watch or band, you will have to ship the device back to Polar.You cannot replace it yourself. You cannot go to a watch shop and have it replaced. You MUST send it to Polar.This process will cost you around $50 and you will have to go without your watch for several weeks.Since you can buy a Timex with similar functionality for around $60 and replace the battery yourself, or go to any local watch repair store, I highly suggest you go with something less stupidly designed."
+2,I never learn how to sew these videos help,These videos are fabulous my daughters and I learned how to sew using only these videos. My daughters have surpassed me in sewing. I thank God for Pam's williness to use her skill to make videos for those who never was taught the skill of sewing. May God bless her business.
+2,Every counselor should have this book for reference,I purchased this book when I got a divorce. I knew it would be hard on my 5 year old and I wanted to give her as much support as I possibly could. This book was amazing in helping my daughter work thru issues. I am happy to say that she is fairly well adjusted and give this book partial credit. She is now 8 and this books still sits on her bookshelf for whenever she may need it.
+1,A Bland and Silent Story,"If this was your first Travis McGee book, don't worry. Most of them are much, much better. This book suffers from an overload of the author's rambling commentary on society. After the introduction to jealous husband, you have to slug through 100 pages before you begin to get into typical Travis McGee action. The action is often illogical, and too often Travis - err - Gavin stumbles into old friends at the most unlikely places, bailing him out of trouble. Sorry, this one just didn't click for me. In many ways, it reminded me of the Pale Gray for Guilt story, but there was much less action in this book."
+1,"Middle of the pack, lesser Travis, but good enuf","So the consensus is thumbs down.But, even though this isn't MacDonald's best, and even though there are indeed strong--I would say uncharacteristic--elements of misogynism in some of what Travis does to a particular woman for detective purposes, and even though the antagonist is so psychotically evil as to be unlikely to have survived past his teen years (much less prospered as a super-rich international corporate executive), and even though some of the McGee cultural observations seem pedestrian and heavy handed, it's still John D. MacDonald and Travis McGee.As one of the reviewers remarks, it may not be one of MacDonald's best--perhaps his teenage kids were acting up or protesting the war in Vietnam and his wife was verbally abusing him in that timeframe (1971)--but it is certainly memorable....For my complete review of this book and for other book and moviereviews, please visit my site [...]Brian WrightCopyright 2009"
+2,Book review - A TAN AND SANDY SILENCE by John D. MacDonald,"This is not one of my favorite Travis McGee novels, although it is competently constructed, and has some good moments. Any McGee will do if I'm bored, and there's nothing else around to read. This puppy didn't really grab me until about page 66; even then, I could pull free anytime I wanted. TAN is a serviceable Hunt-For-A-Girl story. Maybe I don't much like TAN because Trav gets tied up and almost killed twice! @hg47"
+2,good hero,I've read the whole series and loved it. The McGee rants about everything from how to drive or mix the perfect drink to how to treat women are inspired. Read them all in order and have fun!
+2,The Bar Song,"Enough has been said about this movie already, I think, considering its overall flimsiness. It really is ""ironic"" fun, as someone mentioned, and only for those who are tolerant enough to handle a bit of fluff and not have a coronary about it. I thought it was pretty amusing. It helps if you're into sailing and sunny ports. Be that as it may, I am surprised that no one has commented on the ""theme"" song. It features quite prominently in the beginning, introducing us to the two English lasses whiling away their evenings singing badly in a sleazy Gibraltar sailor dive; and towards the end of the film, it introduces the final twist... with a vengeance. As it turned out to my delight, ""You're leaving me"" -- the title of aforementioned ditty -- was an almost direct translation of a song called ""Porque te vas"" by Jose Luis Perales, one of my favorite Spanish singer-songwriters. Great song, really! Silly performance, though. I'm almost a bit curious what JLP got out of it..."
+1,Pass the Dramamine.,"Watching this, you just KNOW that important bits were edited out to protect the current reputation of Ms. Hurley. The ending just comes out of left field - adding to the impression that something was taken out. There are hints of a more than sisterly relationship between the two female leads but not enough to shore up the finale. The only saving grace is the price is right!"
+1,Just Kill Me Now,"This was not a very good movie. I had to sheepishly explain to my wife why we had just wasted two hours of our valuable time. I had read some reviews that indicated that this movie was actually worth watching.Nothing could be farther from the truth! This movie was dry and boring the entire way through. And the suprise twist? An alien encounter would have made more sense.And the ending... If a story has to finish with a paragraph explaining or expounding the ending, then there is definitely something wrong. Unless a story is a true story or added for humor, beware of movies that end with a paragraph on the screen. It means that even the writer didn't like the screenplay.The only redeeming factor in this movie is that you get to see Elizabeth Hurley's chest, albeit from the side only.Anybody want to buy a slightly used copy?"
+2,Cuba Lives!,"This Cd is a great chance to know the Afro-Cuban Music in your best executations. Listen the trio playing makes me think ""Yeah! I wanna know this place!"""
+1,Worst racing game ever?,"This game is incredibly bad. I really can't stress that enough. It has aspirations of being fantastic and some of the obvious ideas expressed in it are great, but to say that they fail in meeting their goal would be a vast understatement. The game is virutally unplayable out of the box and requires you to download at least three (thus far) giant patches that still don't fix everything. I have a high-end computer that more than doubles the recommended requirements of this game and it still runs terribly. At the price, it's still a horrible investment."
+1,Good monitor if it is working ... Really bad QA Issues,"I bought this monitor back in August 06. This is a very good LCD panel as a computer monitor or (HD)TV. All of a sudden, within 2 months, the monitor turns itself off automatically. The symptoms continued for a week and a few weeks later, it completely dies.I called Samsung Customer Service (1-800-SAMSUNG) and they agreed to send a replacement. RMA arrived in a week, I hooked it up and ... viola .. there is a yellow vertical line in the middle of the screen. I called Customer Service again, and they agreed to send me 2nd RMA.I'm crossing my fingers that I do not have to do RMA again.This is a really good monitor when it is working, customer service is very good too ... but .. very disappointing experience so far.My first monitor is manufactured in July 06 in Mexico.My second monitor is manufactured in September 06 in Mexico.I wonder if there are serious QA issues in Mexico."
+2,It is HDTV guys,"The guy who said this isn't HDTV is very, VERY wrong. This is an HDTV, but it doesn't have the tuner built inside of it. It supports HDTV, but you need a tuner in order to get it. This is an excellent piece of equipment for playing the xbox 360 on, although it definately has backlight leaking on the top and bottom. As said before, VERY bright screen and I also run it at 50%. Besides the backlight leak, it is an excellent HDTV/monitor and plays games well with NO ghosting. BUY IT!!"
+2,"Cheaper than an HDTV, even though it is.","You probably know how great it is, but i just wanna give you some tips:1.) Your PC might not support the akward 1400 X 900 res, but you can go online and download PowerStrip and it will add that res to your PC.2.) When playing on an XBOX 360 component, your cross-hairs will have a slight egg shape to them, and everything will appear a little taller than it should. If you don't have OCD, then it shouldn't be a ploblem.3.) Contrast sucks on Component.4.) Thinking about buying a PS3? you can still conect it to this monitor thingy by buying a HDMI to DVI adapter for $30 at monster.Can someone see if you can switch between DVI and VGA if you have them both plugged in?"
+1,"NICE, BUT TRUST ME DONT BUY","Well, i bought this monitor about 2 months ago.. at the time i also needed a tv..so i thought this was a great buy..took it home set it up and boy it was awesome...the picture was great..(internet)....evrything was fine until about a month after i noticed that it would just shut down..then i would try to turn it back on and it wouldnt..so it takes for me to unplug for a few min then restart..since then it still shuts down..or freezez...i think that this item in general is defective..i noticed other people had the same problem..as of right now im waiting for my replacement..."
+1,Don't buy it,Well after my first one started turning itself off and requiring unplugged rest time before it would come back on I called Samsung. They shipped me a refurbished replacement and it worked for four days. Now it won't display anything. On to replacement number two...
+2,I found it very versital.,"I was looking to hook my computer up in our kitchen/dinning room and wanted the option of watching TV when not on the computer. This monitor works perfect. We do not have it hooked up to a HD broadcast, so it looks better from about 4 feet away than right up next to it. But either way it still looks good. I love surfing the internet and watching the basketball game in the PIP. We don't haver it hooked up to a stereo and use the TV speakers and it sounds GREAT! It has a lot of set up options to get the picture looking its best. And the remote has gread functions and is easy to use.The monitor, itself, looks great. We always get great compliments from our friends!"
+1,10 Minutes of Heaven,"I bought a brand new Roadtrek Motorhome that came equipped with this unit. It was hooked up to a TV antenna and a DVD player and Dolby Surround Sound, but had room for several more component and HD connections.It worked nicely with the integrated system in the Motorhome... for about 10 minutes. It died, no power whatsoever. I tried outside power, etc., no help.I tried the Samsung website to register it, but it was a Canadian model (where the Motorhome was built), and I couldn't register it on the US site, nor could I register it on the Canadian site since it only allows you to enter Provinces, not States.However, I did call Samsung the next day, they asked for the Serial Number, and that was all it took for them to send a replacement to a local UPS store. Alas, my trip is already planned, so I won't get it till I return, but I am very pleased with the Customer Service and only hope the next unit (re manufactured) works."
+1,Don't buy,ok product if you only need it for a year or so. Mine stopped working and will not power on. Many similar complaints online.
+1,HATE IT!!!!,"This is the worst monitor ever. We bought 2 of these at the same time and have had nothing but problems. We use them for tv and computer monitor. These have both had to have the bulbs replaced twice!!! The first time was within the first 6 months. Now after 1.5 years of owning it, I can't wait to take it to the DUMP!!!"
+1,So very odd...,"I bought this book because of the good review I read in 'Preview' and was really kind of confused when I actually sat down and read it. I have never read anything like it, the whole set up and style was foriegn to me. I found the story itself pretty depressing. At least the parts of it I understood. I can see how some people would consider it deep and moving, but when I finished it I just felt like I had been tricked out of fourteen bucks. Read the first few pages of the preview on this site, it gives you a pretty good idea of the tone of the book. Wish that I had done that."
+2,The title says it all... you'll see.,"This book is incredible. A masterpiece in graphic literature. The art is superb and is perfect for this story which I found hauntingly familiar. The perfectly drawn facial expressions bring the characters alive. The story will grip you and stay with you for eternity. The editorial review that says, ""this story is beautiful but will utterly break your heart"" is SO right on. Everyone needs this. I wish I knew if this artist had any other graphic novels out? I'd like to thank the first Amazon reviewer as his (or her) review convinced me to buy it. Now it's your turn. I assure you that it will be one of the best ten bucks you ever spent."
+2,Sad and funny,Jason's graphic novels are great. They flumox many people but I love them andfind them quite real in expressing human emotion. Great graphics.
+1,I hated this book,"I purchased this book based on the praise given in other reviews. I'm pretty well in touch with my feelings, but this book just didn't do it for me. The progression is disjointed and somewhat hard to follow and the portions that should have been emotional didn't really resonate with me. I also finished this in no more than thirty minutes. Overall, I'm just not pleased with this one."
+2,Works well with my Hercules stand,"I love that I was able to purchase this peg and simply add it to my existing Hercules stand. I also have a tenor sax cradle and a flute peg on the same stand, so this works great. I like the Hercules brand because they're sturdy and fold up nicely."
+2,A solid collection,"I am puzzled by the acidity of the review by ""J Onyx"", who contrasts the supposedly unscholarly and ""Marxist"" authors of this collection with the scholarly ""gentleman"" Robert Bremner, who wrote various works on the history of American Philanthropy. J Onyx even speculates that these historians waited until Professor Bremner was gone before they published their writings.I was one of Professor Bremner's graduate students at Ohio State and assisted him with his revision of his classic work American Philanthropy. Bob Bremner was indeed a gentleman, and he treated other scholars with an irenic spirit even when he disagreed with them. It is impossible for me to imagine Bob Bremner being so uncharitable of other scholars as J Onyx, or engaging in such an acerbic and inaccurate misrepresentation of a work.This is an important collection of well-researched essays. Anybody interested in the role of philanthropy in American history must begin with this volume."
+2,Works but messy!,"Bonds sole of shoes well, but it was difficult not to get the glue on other parts not intended to be glued."
+2,Works GREAT!,My tennis shoe sole was peeling. I applied some shoe goo and the problem was solved. I glued the sole back on and let it dry 24 hours. Next day the tennis shoe was good as new.
+2,Exactly what I expected.,This product works well and the seller shipped it in a reasonable time. I used it to repair two pairs of expensive shoes and the results are good.
+1,Didn't meet expectations,"I purchased this product expecting to save some of the shoes with soles that have dry rotted here in the Caribbean and the Shoe Goo wouldn't stay. I tried with several pairs of shoes, from tennis shoes to sandals and the results were poor in all the cases."
+2,Best fix for old shoes,I have a pair of favorite old work boots that are now 13 yrs. old. The sole has come away from the leather section of the boot and Shoe Goo fixed it perfectly!! I've used Shoe Goo on other shoes before and it is just a miracle how this stuff works.I'd recommend this to anyone wishing to save a favorite boot/shoe that has it's sole separating.
+2,Good product!,The Shoo Goo arrived quickly and has done a great job repairing three pairs of shoes that I would have otherwise had to throw away! Thank you!
+2,Shoo Goo,We always use this to support shoes that we love. Glad to still find it somewhere. The price is also right
+2,It Worked!,The bottom of my shoe had separated. Had heard about this product from other people. Tried it and the repair worked.
+2,Shoo Goo Works,My wife purchased a pair of rubber soled walking shoes. Would you believe the sole on both shoes opened an the center and needed to be reglued. took them to a local shoemaker and he wanted $22.00 plus tax to repair... No I said...I went to Amazon and purchased Shoe Goo for much less and reglued the soles my self. It worked well. Others suggested that I have plenty of rubber bands availabe and I did and used them to hold the soles in place during the bonding process. I give the product 5 stars.
+2,Shoe Goo Review :),"Great product! When my sneakers start to lose their soles, I reach for the Shoe Goo. Makes a permanent repair that stays flexible. Saves me from buying an expensive new pair of sneaks."
+2,Stuck like goo,"Purchased this too see if it was any better than regular glue or spending any money at a cobbler to get my shoes fixed. Works pretty good, so far it is still sticking! Only thing is it does have a strong smell so use it in a ventilated area or outside and its pretty much the same as liquid cement (or it is liquid cement). So if you have that laying around or can find that cheaper - I would use that as well!"
+1,Temperary at best,This held the rubber to the bottom of my tennis shoes for about 2 weeks. After re-applying this multiple times I'v decided to seek something that works longer term.
+1,not what I expected,"I bought this product to repair the rand on my hiking boot. It went on easily, but after it dried, it peeled right off the leather part of the boot,and I was able to peel it off the rest. The product was also shiny, very unlike the original rand. I followed the directions for cleaning the boot prior to application."
+1,Did not stick to the shoe!,"DO NOT BUY THIS... it does not repair shoes. :( We bought it hoping to fix 3 - 4 pairs of shoes. But it did not glue the sole of the shoe back on to the shoe at all. I am not sure if there is a trick we missed, but it did not work. We followed all the instructions on the package... and still failed. Save your money and buy a good new pair of shoes."
+1,disappointed,HAD A PAIR OF NIKE SHOX THAT THE SOLE HAD SEPARATED SOME. PURCHASED SHOE GOO. APPLIED AND CLAMPED FOR 48HRS. ONCE CLAMP REMOVED SOLE SEPARATED IMMEDIATELY. GOO DOES NOT WORK!!!!!
+1,Split at fold,I bought this for my husband and when he went to use the tube split in right trought the middle.
+1,look out for the explosion,squezing the tube watch out for the back of the tube blowing out and getting goo all on u
+1,doesn't work as promised,"Tried to repair shoes that were pulling away from the soles...directions said to apply lots of glue, so I did. Once it dried, it made the shoes very heavy...so much so that I don't like to wear them anymore. It did seem to hold the soles back together pretty well, but again, made the shoes very heavy."
+2,Amazing Stuff!,"This gunk will breath an extra few months out of the soles even the most beat up, falling apart shoes in your closet. For $6 or so you won't have to replace them so soon, just squeeze some of this goo into the damaged area and let it sit for 24 hours: Presto, a waterproof bond that will hold up until you are ready to buy a new pair."
+2,Shoo Goo,I used this product to repair new athletic shoes I had washed and the sole came apart. It worked just as I expected and my athletic shoes are better than new. I have even washed them again and the shoes stood up beautifully in the washing machine.
+2,Shoo Goo,"My son, who is a skater, needed something to repair his favorite skate shoes, duct tape just didn't look good! He saw a video recommending Shoo Goo, it sounded like just the thing we needed to fix his shoes, so we tried it. It worked great, but I wish that I had chosen the clear, as I chose black and the result was less than I expected. I will definitely buy this product again, but I will choose clear instead of black!"
+2,Fantastic shoe repair,"My entire family has used this product since the seventies, and it is JUST AS GREAT as it originally was. You can repair shoe soles for your favorite running shoes, slippers, any rubber-soled shoes. You can put rubber on the bottoms of walking canes for stage, real life, etc. This is like rubber cement repair, only one hundred times better. Do you get the picture?"
+2,Shoe Goo is Great!,"I've used this product a few times,for repairing my old shoes,with rippedout sides,and it works! I used it to repair my fubber rain coat also,worked great,beats buying a new coat,or shoes!"
+1,Well...,"The writing style was fine, but I didn't find it interesting in the least. It may be a classic, but it really didn't do anything for me."
+1,Sparkly and pretty...,"but when you put the necklace on, you can't even see either the sparkle, or the beauty of it. The stones are very small, which is expected. What is not expected is that the stones are linked by 3...(Meaning, 3 stones seem to be soldered together, then connected to 3 more stones, etc.) This made for an awkward appearance when worn since it's not ""fluid."" In other words, the necklace would ""flip"" constantly, and all you saw was silver and not the ""topaz.""I considered keeping it anyways because the price was great, the stones are sparkly and the color pretty, but the 18"" wouldnt fit 3x around my wrist (2x made it too large) to be worn as a bracelet of some sorts.Unfortunately, this will have to go back. I wish it was better designed for more movement of each stone so that it laid better against the skin."
+1,Sterling silver blur topaz necklace,"Poorly made, washed out stones. Cannot use for gifts because the quality is so terrible. Would have returned but missed return deadline due to travel. Stuck with them."
+2,Great Item. Great Service.,"Very nicely constructed, and the service from the seller was truly rare in it's excellence and personally professionaly touch.The zafu was a tiny bit smaller than I expected, but it was exactly what it should have been. It was my expectation that was off. Great item."
+2,This is A game that brings a world that could be hours,this game and the music it has bring and emotional feeling to me its a great game but ts more than a game its a way to show us that our world could be just like that in a few thousand years or so they are already making flying cars by the way what makes you not think that the future world can be just like that
+2,Glad to see SR has gone to Velcro!,"This is a great shoe. My daughter seems to like it, so it must be comfortable. The extreme plus is that Stride Rite has moved from the buckle to velcro -- finally! Easy to put on and take off."
+2,Great shoe for busy toddler,They can be worn with dresses and pants. Very flexible sole for comfort. Wide width is perfect fit for my child. Great price! Can't go wrong.
+2,I Loved the Story if nothing else,"I thought that honoring Audrey Hepburn was a wonderful idea and ever since I found out about the special, I had wanted to see it. Although, in the beginning, I did not particularly like Hewitt's interpretation of Audrey, after I watched it a few more times, her performance grew on me. I now find myself watching the tape weekend after weekend, hanging on her every word, waiting to see what happens next.(even though I have it memorized.) The story is amazing with all the different love struggles that she goes through. My favorite moments are all her proposals and break ups. I think that anyone who likes a good Romantic flick would love this movie. It is definately worth the watching."
+2,LOVE IT!,"I loved this movie! I was a little worried about Jennifer Love playing her and whether she would do alright, but she was great! She did wonderful portraying Audrey Hepburn and I forgot I was watching Jennifer Love Hewitt! See this then buy it! Definately!"
+1,Can this BE any more wrong?,"As a huge Audrey fan I was disgusted to see that Jennifer Love Hewit was cast to play Audrey in a biopic. Not only does JLH not resemble Audrey in any way but JLH can't act at all, in any fashion. I see this as just another chance for JLH to be overexposed as something she is not (i.e. actress, singer.) If you buy this i recomend burning it when your done."
+1,Jennifer Love Hewitt flops as Audrey Hepburn,Jennifer Love Hewitt doesn't look a thing like Audrey Hepburn. I truely believe that the producers and casting directors made a terrible call casting Hewitt. The actress who I believe reminds people of Audrey as well as looks like her is Natalie Portman (who is an exceptional actress). Natalie would have made a much mcuh better Audrey Hepburn.
+2,A job well done,"I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. This is probably the single hardest job an actress would take on. I belive that people are expecting to see the actual Audrey Hepburn. That is not going to happen. Mrs Hepburn is regarded as the best actress of all time, and to think that Jennifer Love Hewitt can have the same performance is not logical. But Ms Hewitt does a wonderful job of capturing the charm and grace of Hepburn in a way I don't believe that any other young actress could do. Who else could pull off this part? In my opinion, no one else has even close to any resemblence to Hepburn compared to Hewitt. I believe this was a wonderful film and it made me even more interested in some of the classical Hepburn movies that I have not previously seen. Give credit to Hewitt for tackling such a hard film and pulling it off. A job well done."
+1,BLASPHEMY,"How could anyone think that Jennifer Love Hewitt looks or acts anything like audrey? who in thier right mind could see this gangly, ungraceful, talentless, squinty has-been as one of the most beloved actresses/humanitarians of our time? Its blasphemy and I am glad this movie tanked."
+1,Can we give something zero stars?,"Didn't anyone have the courage to tell the puzzlingly popular Jennifer Love Hewitt that she was just wrong for this role? By the way, Audrey Hepburn's career did not end after Breakfast At Tiffany's. Zero stars! ZERO!"
+1,Why did she think she could play Audrey Hepburn?,"Jennifer Love Hewit is realy just a fad so her trying play a legend is just seems realy silly. For while I actually liked JLH well maybey not like but I could stand her after seeing this movie i lost all resepct for her. I don't think any one could play her, though I think Winona Ryder in some ways reminds me of her though doubt she'd do a TV movie. Jennifer Love Hewit maybe admires Audrey Hepburn but I still think doing this movey was bad idea. She could of helped UNACEF that's what Audrey Hepburn probaly would want to be remebered for. They didn't mention that at all (okay five second of UNACEF) they only showed two films she made and Audrey Hepburned made 27. I fond this flim very insulting to Audrey Hepburn fans."
+1,DON'T LET THE TITLE OF THIS FILM MISLEAD YOU.......,"If you are looking for the Audrey Hepburn Story, then this is most definately not the place. While the film is whimsical and pretty to look at, a documentary film or biography on the late actress would be far more capable of telling the story. The title role was horribly miscast, and while Ms. Hewitt tries very hard, she lacks the age, grace and wisdom to conquer such a role. I was very dissapointed in the picture, especially at the fact that they dedicated three hours to such a small portion of Audrey Hepburn's life and only ten seconds to her work with UNICEF (the best ten seconds of the film). While Hewitt fans are sure to enjoy her in a role that was very obviously tailored for her, I urge people in search of the ""real"" Audrey Hepburn to look elsewhere."
+2,Flawless!,"Jennifer Love Hewitt shines as actess and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn. The flashback techniques is really quite empresive, and Hewitt brings charm, grace, and real drama to this part. It shows all important moments in the actress' life and tells you more about the actress."
+2,Love Ain't No Hepburn!,"Jennifer Love Hewitt is clearly not Audrey Hepburn, she doesn't even come close, but, I will concede that she did a great job at producing and starring in this made-for-TV-movie. It takes us from Audrey's childhood all the way to one of her many defining moments - the filming of Breakfast At Tiffany's.It really is a pleasant film to watch. Although the script can be slow at times, I feel that it honors Audrey's memory. Even her son approved of this biography.Ultimately, I'd like to say to those who bash Ms. Hewitt for starring in this bio-pic, I'm glad that she used the fame she has to introduce Audrey to a younger audience that possibly would have never learned about her otherwise.I give this movie four stars because of Emmy Rossum's incredible talents. I wish her and Ms. Hewitt many more successes."
+1,A little Girl in Playing Dress up,Whoever cast this movie sure made a big mistake choosing Jennifer Love Hewitt. She might play a sweet teen but sure couldn't fill the shoes of Audrey Hepburn. She looked like a child playing dress up. This little girl obviously didn't do her homework. She never captured Audrey's elegance and free spirit. It would take a very special person to play such an extroadinary person like Audrey Hepburn. Actually I think they should have found an unknown that would have brought a fresh look into the the life of Audrey Hepburn. Even the character that played Capote didn't convince me. I felt the movie as a whole looked as though it was thrown together which made me bored with the whole process. I felt nothing. Since Audrey Hepburn was a big screen movie star this movie should have been made for the big screen not T.V.
+1,Why Did They Choose HER?!,"I saw this movie on television. I was really excited because I thought it would be interesting and Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite actresses. Well...This movie was AWFUL!! Why on earth would they pick Jennifer Hewitt to play Audrey Hepburn. Natile Portman might have been a better choice. As others said, the girl who played the younger Audrey did a pretty good job. Perhaps Miss Hewitt is a better actress in other shows and movies, but not this time. This movie could almost be classified as a comedy! She didn't even keep up her fake Audrey voice throughout the entire movie,and when she did use it she sounded like Audrey with one word 'CAT'.The actors who played Gregory Peck and William Holden were a joke; they were awful and didn't look or sound like either Peck or Holden. The movie showed none of Audrey's later life. If you missed seeing this on television,you didn't miss much. If you still want to see this, rent it; you might be sorry if you buy it first."
+2,this movie is delightful,I think that jennifer love hewitt is agreat actor and she shines in yhis movie. I think this is one of her better movies. I recommand this movie to everyone.
+2,OF COURSE Jennifer Love Hewitt isn't Audrey Hepburn.,"But she does a damn good job. And it's obvious that she loves the role and the opportunity to have played her. The negative reviews she's gotten just aren't fair. She certainly gets points for attempting this, and if you'll give the movie half a chance, with an OPEN MIND, she might just prove to you that she's a very good actress.If you're expecting Audrey, or wanting to compare the two of them, that's just not fair to anyone. I'm glad to have seen the story done so well."
+1,Horrible choice to play Audrey,Very disappointing! They could have chosen a more poised and sophisticated actress to play Audrey; Jennifer Love Hewitt's portrayal is an insult; in my opinion.
+2,"Hey, Jennifer Love Hewitt was not that bad in this movie...","Jennifer Love Hewitt did a not-too-bad job in portraying Audrey Hepburn although she was not able to grasp everything about Audrey. Speaking the truth, playing Audrey Hepburn is a gambling, a risky task in every sense. I don't think that there r more than very few ppl who can really carry the mission, and we can't expect that we are going to see a facsimile of the best actress in the Hollywood history. So, at least, we should give Jennifer some applauses for her courage to take the role."
+1,Not at all Audrey Hepburn,"JLH did a terrible job at portraying Audrey Hepburn. She seemed depressed most of the time and the insecurity depiction was too much. JLH looks NOTHING like Miss Hepburn so I don't konw why she was given that part. She does not have the elegance or the grace of Miss Hepburn, and she did this head shaking thing waay too much. Her accent was off most of the time, and her singing (although it's good) sounded nothing like Miss Hepburn. They should have played a recording instead! Overall, I was disappointed and, as others have already said, Natalie Portman would have been a much better Miss Hepburn."
+1,Not Audrey quality acting!!!!!!!!!,"Sadly, this movie is suppose to be the story of one of the greatest acting and fashion legends of ""all time"". This movie is so poorly done, it is in no way an honor or tribute to Audrey Hepburn.Being the acting and content of this story is so poor, the smart thing to do is proceed to Amazon books and order, ""Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn""."
+1,Nuh uh...,"I could not get passed the fact during the whole movie that it was Love Hewitt ACTING as Audrey. I did not get into the role at all. The accent was off and everything. I spent the whole 3 hours sitting there not watching the movie, but only pressing pause during the commercial; thinking I might actually want to watch it later. They better put one of Audrey's other movies on the DVD along with it in order for me to buy it."
+1,Faye shoulda won an Oscar for Mommie Dearest...,"...compared to this piece of tripe.A lot of people (including me) thought Audrey slaughtered the film version of My Fair Lady. Personally, I forgave Audrey for that error long ago. Is this movie her payback?Jennifer, get over your self. Your a horrid actress. I cannot believe you have gotten as far as you have in your career. I never thought anyone could miscast THEMSELVES.Since JLH played Audrey, here's some suggestions for future movies about legendary actresses...Starr Jones as Bette DavisCindy Crawford as Katherine HepburnRosanne as Marlene DietrichBea Arthur as Marilyn MonroeElizabeth Berkley as Ethel MermanTori Spelling as Judy GarlandIf JLH can play Audrey, then my list is very plausable."
+1,It's a Shame,I was saddened to find out that Jennifer Love Hewitt was cast to portray Audrey Hepburn. She had no right to even try to compare to Hepburn. It is a poor excuse for a biography and it angered me to see Hepburn's life so poorly portrayed.
+1,Is this Audrey?,"Disclaimer: for any new Audrey Hepburn fans looking for an informational video that will increase your knowledge of the Fair Lady, don't look here. This TV biopic was built around Jennifer Love Hewitt, not Audrey Hepburn. Technically speaking, it's innacurate and skips over many important milestones in her life, and totally omitted her life beyond Breakfast at Tiffany's! For a good watch, try the A&E biography. At least it's accurate, and shows actual pictures of Audrey. This biopic crams all 5'2"" of Jennifer's busty little self into replicas of Audrey's stunning and world-famous costumes, just so she (JLH) can over-reenact Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany's, probably the only two Hepburn films she bothered to watch before casting herself in this $7 million budget stinker. Not for respectful Hepburn fans, totally for Hewitt fans who want to see her in more tight outfits and clunky lifts that try to bring her up to Hepburn's 5'7""."
+1,Hewitt is horrible. Story is inaccurate! The list goes on.,"First, I will give Jennifer Love Hewitt some credit... She did a wonderful job at slaughtering the story of a true film icon. But then, what do you expect from the co-executive producer who just happened to cast herself in the lead? Hewitt makes no secret that she's an Audrey wanna-be, and this movie just shows how hard she'll try (and how much money she'll spend) to be Audrey.I agree 100% with the reviewer that mentioned she would have rather seen a ""documentary style special."" So much of the 'Audrey Hepburn Story' is not even accurate and I think its a shame! Get the real Audrey story from RELIABLE sources... like A&E's biography or Lifetime's Intimate Portrait!"
+1,terrible,Don't bother watching this movie. The facts are all wrong. The acting is not all that god. JLH tries her best but falls flat on her face. If you want to learn about Audrey read on of the many books written on her or watch the A&E biography.
+1,a travesty,"This film did nothing to portray Audrey in the best light possible. sub-par acting (Natalie Portman was the obvious choice!!!), and the directing was 'off.' Also, that ""moon river"" crooning had to be a JOKE! Buy or rent one of Audrey's REAL films, and you'll be much better off."
+2,Very interesting book about a little known woman in history.,This was a very interesting book about a little known woman in history. An amazing true story and an interesting search for the story by the author. A great book for anyone interested in the history of the Amazon River area.
+2,Ghost In The Ground,"This literate city follows with enthusiasm, the entropy and self contained decline within all things John E. Douglas.Today we publically celebrate Amazon.coms 20th anniversary, with John nowhere to be found. Sadly at Barnes & Noble, among the bottom feeders he begs. Upon a low traffic floor shelf, squeezed between his FBI founders favorite pastime, and Mother Natures firm hand, a fossil record of John Douglas."
+1,Disinformation,"I got this book hoping to get more insight on, well, ""cases that haunt us"". This book and several others by Douglas, turned out to be a self-serving puff piece on several complicated cases. This is the literary equivelant of Leslie Neilsen in ""The Naked Gun"" saying ""Move along, there's nothing to see here"" as a fireworks warehouse explodes behind him.Some of these cases deserve serious examination and not a simplistic write-off. Check out Terry Maury's ""The Ultimate Evil"" to see where thorough investigation of these crimes can lead."
+1,very disappointing,"The description of JonBenet Ramsey case is very lengthy, detailed and so boooooring (already known from the media !)The ""psychic part"" of this chapter is short, just 2 pages. Short and disappointing, author writes: ""I don't claim to know who did it ...""That's it."
+2,Another winner from Douglas & Olshaker,"The cases that haunt us is a mesmerizing read. I did not put it down until I finished it. I have read all of Douglas's & Olshaker's books,and as usual the information presented in the book is well researched. The book is well-written and Douglas's behavioral analysis on each of the subjects is brilliant. What I found most compelling was the way in which Douglas and Olshaker paint a vivid picture of life during the times of the Ripper, Borden and Lindbergh cases. In this essence, the book was quite visual. This book is a must read for any Douglas fan or anyone wishing to experience his expertise for the first time."
+2,Great Book,"This book is great. Mr. Douglas is obviously a very credible researcher and he is also a very good author. From Jack The Ripper to The Zodiac Killer, from Lizzie Borden to the Boston Strangler this book is covering all the great unsolved cases of the last century.I'm giving this book 4 stars because of two things: The very controversial chapter about JonBenet Ramsey, and I thought Mr. Douglas should've shared a little more of his wisdom about the Black Dahlia murder, this part of the book was way too short.But overall this book is a must own for all True Crimes investigators/fans. :)"
+2,Very interesting,This book has informed me of things I have never known. I watch a lot of crime shows but Mark and John go behind the scenes and explain how the actual process works. The difficulties of solving a crime and making sure you have the right person. Very interesting read. Could not put it down.
+2,Good insights,"If you're looking for good insights on criminal behaviour, this is it. I liked it and learned a few things I hadn't already explored."
+1,curious explanations of behavior,"Too many statements of duratiion of time profiling with clear poor grasp of human behavior. ""No mother would act this way."" Vain, aging beauty queen mothers facing their 40th birthday with a history of dolling up in tights and rouge their preschool age children can probably be suspected of behavior slightly different from the norm. Interesting cases presented, but interpretations of behaviors are superficial, lack insight, lack curiosity. Why did Patsy Ramsey sit unmoved on the sofa while others with her reacted to screams from the basement--Duh.. No clear answer to who would sit and compose lengthy note without worry of discovery--Duh. I am inspired to seek other authors for insights."
+1,The paperback version is unreadable,"I bought this book in the paperback. When I opened it up I realized it was printed in VERY poor quality. The font on the writing is VERY small compared to others, about an eight or ten font on Word, and to make things worse the print is faded and not even crisp black print. I have good eyesight and don't wear glasses but I knew after the first two pages I would have a major headache if I continued reading this book so I put it up. If extremely small and light faded print bothers you, then you better not buy the mass market paperback version of this book!"
+1,Murder will out (sell),"Wait for the paperback. This book is a rehash of earlier works. It may be interesting to those who don't know much about profiling. However, Mindhunter is a much better book than this recycled effort, which seems to have been written primarily to justify his support of the Ramseys. Regarding the Ramsey case, he presents a few credible scenarios incriminating Paty and/or John, and then immediately dismisses them as ""absurd"". His ego seems to have created quite a blind spot."
+1,Misleading rhetoric from self adulating Douglas,"Typical Douglas, in his self aggrandizing style, makes himself the authority on all crime related topics. If Douglas could downsize his ego, it would make it easier to read. For example, despite what the police, the state, and even his former colleagues in the FBI considered about the Ramsey case, Douglas ""alone"" has it solved -- i.e. the parents, from whom he took a substantial sum of money for his ""consultation"", are innocent. Incredible that Douglas makes such a conclusion, even though he wasnt privvy to the evidence, as the FBI was and who came to a markedly different conclusion about the parents' involvement.A waste of time to read this book. I have to agree with McCrary and Ressler, two greatly respected FBI profilers, that Douglas has gone Hollywood."
+1,an open letter,"Mr. Douglas has done a great disservice to his profession by his work on the JonBenet Ramsey case. His self-serving and patronizing chapter on the case is incredible. I knew very little about the case before reading this book, and Mr. Douglas certainly offered no credible insight into the matter. There are so many holes in his theories that I am compelled to completely disregard his opinion as entirely motivated by ego. Others have defended his integrity by pointing out that at some point in the case he refused payment for his services, but it sure was useful to have the Ramsey's cooperation for the purpose of writing this book, for example."
+1,John Douglas Sold Out,"John Douglas sold himself out to the Ramseys. Acting as a paid consultant, he met with them and reviewed evidence and the crime scene. He criticizes colleagues and other law enforcement that believe the Ramseys are guilty. Mr Douglas did not work for the Boulder police or the D.A. so the evidence he reviewed was that which was made available by the Ramseys.If this isn't tainted, I don't know what is.The rest of the book rehashes old cases and does not offer any new information. It's a waste of time and money. Mr Douglas should be ashamed of himself for selling out."
+1,Boring but had many details,I thought this book was very boring. I was only fascinated with the details of the cases. I think it was poorly written.
+2,Great Book!,One of the best books I've ever read and everyone should read it to clear up any misconceptions they have regarding any of the cases mentioned in the book. I refer to it often when one of the cases pops back into the news or I hear a new theory regarding any of the cases.
+1,John Douglas blows it with the chapter on the Ramsey murder.,"I'll try to make it short and sweet: good book that is ultimately marred by a terrible chapter on the JonBenet Ramsey murder. For most of the chapter, Mr. Douglas spends his time attacking the theories (and character) of other credible law enforcement officials who have called him out for the illogical findings he presented while being paid by the Ramsey's lawyers. Frankly, it's a little embarrassing. You blew it, John...and you know it.Just glad to see others posting similar comments about the final (and regrettable chapter) of this book. It's amazing to see someone with so much skill and experience really just, well, crap the bed like this."
+2,At last! After so many years...,"This album was originally relased on Virgin records about 1976 and it was playing all over London for about a year. Delroy was working as Bob Marley's road manager at the time. The backing band ISUS consisted of the solid drum and bass from what later became ASWAD. First time I ever went into a studio in London - I was 16 and it was with Delroy who was recording with The Cimmarons a song called ""Walking Down Lonely Street"" :o) - that was 30 years ago! Anyway - I just ordered this and it's worth it for the first track alone called ""Jah Wonderful"" - a tune that stuck in my head to this day. Delroy! Those were the days!"
+2,EXCELLENT PRODUCT,This is an awesome product it charges super fast. I dont know what the other reviewer is talking about i can get 2 charges out of this even when i use my extended iPpod battery this is one product every person with an ipod should have.
+1,Discontinued but effective?,"Don't know if discontinued product was out of commission for some time, but the battery I've received could not hold a charge (via USB) for more than 10 minutes. This was only used to charge a blackberry via USB which product designs mention should hold for more than 10 minutes. After charge, my blackberry only increase 3% battery power..."
+1,Pretty much useless,"Generally, it and its wall wart just adds useless clutter. Doesn't hold much charge (might double the life of the average cell phone). Three or four times as large and heavy as the average cell phone. Not much in the way of uses: most of the time, you're going to be near an electric socket, a usb port or a car's cigarette lighter recepticle, so might as well just get the appropriate wires."
+1,Hit and miss,"I have had 3 of these now,1 was junk straight out of the box new, 1 is still working and I'm waiting for another replacement since the 1st replacement was bad too."
+1,"Charges on the cheap, or not","It's a little bigger and bulkier than an SNES game cartridge. It's about the weight of a shoe. I tested it on my Zune 30 and my friend's iTouch 8gb. It didn't charge the iTouch at all, so don't count on that. It charged my Zune, but took pretty much two of these using the USB charging outlet to charge it from completely empty (non-functioning) to completely full (green battery icon). I plugged in my Zune AC wall charger into the pocket power AC outlet and had a little more success. It didn't quite take two. It didn't charge my laptop.I gave it two stars based on the Amazon price. I got two for $15, and would give it three based on that. I guess I can only recommend this if you find two really cheap and you have a Zune."
+1,Junk mostly,"I bought on of these for $5 in the bargain aisle of wal mart, I bought it just for kicks to see if it would charge my Zune, I was happy to see that it did start to charge my zune and was very happy at that point, thinking that I had finally found a USB charger for my wonderful Zune, Turns out there are 2 major problems here, this unit it way to heavy to carry around on only charged my Zune for about 5 - 10 minutes. I figured that I could always take the whole unit apart and wire it up to the 14.7V system of a car, nope, the battery pack inside is only a 9.6V pack, bad things could happen if you hooked it to 14.7v.For an 1800Mha pack, it should give more than a 10 minute charge."
+1,A heavy brick,"I haven't even removed this from the packaging - it's being returned.This is not a pocket-anything, it's a large heavy brick. Definitely not something to 'slip in your purse'.I'm giving it one star because of the misleading description."
+1,"Defective, junk","My unit will charge, and power on. However it completely discharges in less then 10 minutes when charging my ipod. This has a 1200mAh battery in it. A 30gb 5th gen ipod has a 450mAh battery. You should be able to get 2 complete charges on your ipod, but my unit wont even get 1/4 of a charge."
+1,The Good News is You Don't Have to Buy This,"Save yourself the agony of wasting money on discontinued garbage. There is a reason B & D discontinued this, and I suspect it's because it never performed well and many users complained. Learn from the poor rating you see here on Amazon. Sure, it has an inverter and you can power AC adapter stuff, theoretically. In practice, your money would be better spent on a sealed, rechargeable, 12V battery and a small cig lighter inverter with USB power outlet, available in the Auto section of Wal Mart and many department stores. That way, you can use the inverter w/USB in your car also and even charge the small 12V battery with a cig-lighter charger."
+1,TOTAL POS,All I can say is Do Not buy this. Not even worth the $8. Never worked. Not worth the hassle of returning. I looked at replacing the cells inside of it but I can buy a better portable battery unit for about the same $$ as fixing this thing so I tossed it.
+1,Not so great,"I didn't buy this from Amazon, but mine is just not useable. As others have noted, it is quite a bit larger than I expected. Also, it seems to charge, the lights come on normally, but it will not charge anything. It won't work on my iPhone thru the USB port, and the AC port won't power an external hard drive.Mine may just be defective, but since I only paid $11 for it, it's just not worth pursuing a repair or replacement to me. However, just beware that it may not provide enough power to charge anything other than basic cell phones."
+1,Beware! You're buying old inventory!,"When new, these were great, but everything being offered for sale now has been sitting on the shelf for a very long time, years in fact. Batteries this old cannot be charged up again. You're just buying a paperweight!"
+1,Not good at all,I got one of these a year ago. The issue I had was that the thing only had about 15mins of power before shutting down. That is usb or powering a 7w fluorescent bulb AC.
+1,battery backup time,i needed a battery back up just in case if i am unable to plug in my wall charger. i tested this unit several times after fully charging the back up unit and it will charge my cell phone for 20 minutes and then it will run out of energy.the price dropped dramatically here on amazon so i am guessing it is being discontinued or it is on clearance.i am going to look for another back up unit
+1,350 mah,"I bought this hoping to use it with my archos 630 video player. Sadly it doesn't even add more than 30 mins of playback time. Its made for less demanding electronics like phones, pda's etc... I wouldn't use this for portable dvd players or video players. Its rated draw power is about 350 mah."
+1,usless,"DEAD!!!! to long before i use it,they wont take it, dont know what else to say dont know what else to say"
+2,Packed with Informational Goodness,"Not much to say besides, I love this book. Had it not been so jammed with great info, I would have been more turned off by the typos and somewhat disjointed nature of the read. However, if you're trying to learn the basics of film and tv score, check it out."
+2,tiny stones; good reaction,"The stones are so small you can hardly see them. But my wife loved it, and it looks good on her. She likes her jewelry more subtle than gaudy."
+1,Berberich's exagerations do a disservice to readers,"He makes the process even scarier than it already needs to be. He exagerates. For instance, he describes the pain of the biopsy as horrible. Having just had one, I can say the pain was not noteworthy.He goes to a hundred doctors to determine his course of action. Doesn't that, by itself, show he's at least a little bit crazy?"
+1,Hit Below the Belt,"I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and am about to undergo a radical prostatectomy in about 6 days. I was disappointed in the book and found it amazing how many physicians and other professionals were consulted before the author determined or decided on his course of treatment. I had hoped to have a more balanced read and this book made me really wonder whether I have opted for what is best for me. I am not a doctor and did not have access to the professionals the author had access to. Fortunately, I first read a book by Dr. Patrick C. Walsh who developed the ""nerve-sparing"" technique before I read this book. At least I have some peace of mind that I have made the right decision."
+2,We Are All Human,"HIT BELOW THE BELT is the true story of a medical doctor's diagnosis of having Prostate Cancer, and his journey of the many twists and turns of seeking treatment for his conditon. A no holds barred book about a very common ailment, that every man over 40 should be required to read, together with their mates. Told in non medical lingo, the book is a fast read."
+2,The Dracula Archives - Review,'The Dracula Archives' is an excellent book that will appeal to all lovers of vampire fiction and lore. It is written in the style of a series of diary entries that is quite convincing. One almost wishes to believe that it is a factual account. The book is old now but definitely worth reading. Highly recommended to sit alongside your Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and Anne Rice collection.
+2,Ear Candy,For someone who likes smooth chill out music with an equal amount of sexy R&B and smooth hook laden pop this is a must own single to add to your collection.
+1,"This Isn't A ""Summer Jam""","Summer Jams are memorable- just think of ""Hollaback Girl"" by Gwen Stefani and ""Oh"" by Ciara. This song by Cassie is TOTALLY forgettable. When I first heard ""Me & U"" I thought it was just okay. But after hearing 2, 3, 4,. . ., nth times, I decided that this song was weak. The music sounds like it is looped and Cassie sings like she's half asleep. There is no emotion or intensity in this song at all. NONE. It's just bland and dreary. But I guess it's just a sample of what's more to come on her upcoming album. Anywho, this song has already been forgotten like a bowl of Ramen Noodles with hot sauce when checks come out."
+1,"Cassie is good eye-candy,but wack musically","this song is ok nothing special. vocally ain't much to Cassie,but the Lyrics&overall vibe make this song work."
+1,Nothing special! Borderline on boring!,"Not sure why this song was a hit.Yes, it has the hooks and the pop/r&b; arrangement. But vocally, it was the most boring delivery that I have heard from a top 10 hit song ever.Her vocal is so thin and her delivery sounds like she doesn't really believe what she`s singing.The lyrics sound sexy and flirtatous yet she bring none of that to the table.Take Kellis for example, while she may lack some vocal prowess, but she has that naughty come on vocal performance.This is to be the worst single of the year.The other one is Rhianna ""Unfaithful"" (I loved her Ponce de Replay song, but ballads are not her thing)"
+1,Ew,"Cassie is so bad, she has to resort to stripping down to her panties in her video clip to get music sales. You all know that she has definately got no talent at all, and you only like her for her looks. She is just a ashanti, but with even less talent. hahaha. Her voice sounds like she was raised from the dead, because her voice sounds lazy and her song is quite boring. She has got no vocal talent."
+1,NEVER AGAIN,"I ORDERED FROM AMAZON IN DECEMBER 2005. IT WAS MY VERY FIRST ORDER. EVERYTHING WAS TRACKED ACCORDINGLY AND THEN THERE WERE TWO DIFFERENT DELAYS IN GETTING MY PURCHASE TO ME. I DIDN'T MIND BECAUSE AT LEAST I RECEIVED IT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AS PLANNED. THIS RECENT PURCHASE WAS MY SECOND, AND ONCE AGAIN EVERTHING WAS RIGHT ON TRACK AT FIRST. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER MY ""DELIVERY DATE"" I DID A TRACKING AND IT SHOWED THAT MY ADDRESS WASN'T ACCEPTABLE. THE ITEM WAS SHIPPED BACK AND THAT'S WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER CARE. I CONFIRMED THE ADDRESS AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ORDER WOULD BE RESENT. THE MAN TOLD ME THAT IF I DIDN'T RECEIVE THE ORDER BY MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006, THAT I WOULD GET A REFUND ON MY SHIPPING. THE SAME ADDRESS WAS USED ON MY DECEMBER ORDER. AFTER SPEAKING TO CUSTOMER CARE, ABOUT 4-5 DAYS LATER I WENT TO TRACK MY ORDER AGAIN AND IT SHOWED THAT A COMPLETE REFUND ON THE SHIPPING AND THE ACTUAL ORDER WAS IN EFFECT. I NEVER GOT MY ORDER. THANK YOU."
+2,An absolute must for jigs and safety,"Without a doubt one of the best books on Table Saw jigs. Many of the others I looked at had USELESS projects that went along with them....just filler. This book has NO FILLER, just great tips!! I constantly reference this book whenever doing a new type of cut, to see what time saving (and safer) way I could perform the task at hand. GET IT!!!"
+1,Mr. Jim Richey and tanton press I WANT MY MONEY BACK.,What the ..... is this hand drawn basic illustration junk?Must have had his kid do the drawing or something.This book is a total rip off and that's being super kind. not a single useful new idea or jig.Books like this makes you not want to ever buy another book.one star only Because couldn't do zero star.Straight into trash!!!
+2,Kentucky Swami--an uplifting experience,"The poems in this book are realistic and moving. I was able to relate to many of the life situations and found the book an uplifting experience. If you are looking for real people, real places and truth, this is the book for you."
+2,Music for Australia's Soul,"I also discovered the Uluru CD during my first trip to Australia. Although I now have several of O'Connor's CDs this remains my favorite. His music as composed for specific locations (Marnier is also a 5 star in my book) truly captures the soul of the locations for which they are composed. For me they invite an instant trip back in time to a treasured visit. In Uluru, others will find he captured the very essence of the Red Center; though some may simply enjoy the peaceful elegance of the music."
+2,A favorite,"This was my first Tony O'Connor cd but I have gone on to buy many more, all his music is relaxing and lovely"
+1,Not as Good as the 2nd Edition,"If you liked the 2nd Editon of the Standard Catalog of Cadillac, you'll undoubtedly be disappointed in this edition. This edition trades LaSalle information and price guide for a few more color photos of Cadillacs. While the LaSalle price guide is gone completely, the Cadillac price guide is unbelievably incomplete, leaving out pricing for 1921 through 1925, 1927-28, 1931 through 1935,38, 1940,46, 47,1950,51,52,1954 through 1958,1960through 1962 - and more. This edition leaves a lot to be desired for the true Cadillac/LaSalle aficionado."
+2,Great book,I owned a 1938 Cadillac when I graduated from High School. It was in it. Great photos of this classic era of General Motors best.
+1,The definitive Cadillac Bible,"Assisted by my wife, I've been the editor of LaCad, the Cadillac LaSalle Club of Australia's magazine for three years, and we've used the Standard Catalog of Cadillac as our reference for those three years. This issue tops the last issue by the inclusion of colour and even more photos.Thanks to John Gunnell for this 'bible' of Cadillacs."
+2,People get ready,Eva Cassidy. What can one say. She was a shining star whose voice was a fine instrument. Her loss to music slowed the earth. This is an outstanding collection.
+1,Seemed like a good concept...,"First off, let me say that I have been braiding hair for two decades and although I am not a licensed professional, I think I would definitely qualify as an experienced braid technician, or whatever you wish to call it. I bought this product because I thought, ""Wow! This is pretty cool! It might spare the tips of my fingers from being burned"". Well, I was wrong. It doesn't ""cut"" the braid as described. It burns off the bottom portion and creates a finished look that is quite tacky considering that you have to clamp down on the braid longer than you might expect just to ""cut"" it. I ended up using my lighter. Whoever designed this should get back to the drawing board. Do not buy this product unless you want the end of your braids to look like a big flat piece of melted plastic. To give this item one star is giving it way too much credit."
+1,"no,no,no",this thing is a piece of crap.have to hold it so long it burns the hair. no don't buy this please. now this has nothing to do with the seller.
+2,Good reading from a business savvy CPA,"Harvey knows his stuff, which is obviously based on years and years of experience and seeing it all. The would-be and budding entrepreneur would be well advised to heed his advice. This book stresses the importance of working ON your business, not just IN your business."
+2,"May ""The Hot Dog Syndrome"" be with you!","The Hot Dog syndrome was fun to read. It kept me focused on the priorities of operating a successful business. I thought the ""voice"" was talking to me. Reading this book and applying its simple plan will benefit anyone who owns or operates a business. I could not wait to see what the ""voice"" was going to tell me next. I now keep the book handy at my desk to remind myself throughout my work day of its lessons."
+1,among friends,"I have been a contractor for over twenty years, and a fairly successful one at that. Im sitting in my local cigar shop as I do on a regular basis and I meet Harvey (the author), we talk. and he tells me about his book, so I read it. Well im on my fourth reading as of now, and im still picking up new thoughts. I have recomended this book to many fellow contractors, due to the ease of reading and the simple principles that we all forget from time to time. All I can say is great insight and simply stated."
+1,meh!,"A little frustrated with the seller on this one. I bought the book and realized I got the wrong one, okay, my fault, but then I tried to contact them to return it and they just ever so not subtly refused to contact me back. Tried a couple times. This book is not good at all. I have the first one, which is amazing, but this one is so not aesthetically appealing to me. The cover made me think it would be a bunch of artists like the first but in this one they are more computer based artist and artists who paint far more loosely. Maybe that would appeal to some, or a lot, I don't know, but for me my work is tighter and this book doesn't inspire me like the first one. Overall, though, seller sucks!"
+1,Mr. Disappointed,"If your looking for an art book with more art similar to the cover, Keith Parkinson, look elsewhere. There is very little sword and magic fantasy contained inside. This book was a major let down. Parkinson's art is maybe the first four to five pages, after that the pages would best be used right before a flush."
+1,Vast oversimplification,"Feldman attempts to ""solve"" church/state tensions by dividing the country into two camps -- secularists and evangelicals. This starting premise dooms the book. He has bought into the evangelicals' rhetoric, rather than any actual array of beliefs on these issues. Those in opposition to the evangelicals are not anti-religion, as the term ""secularist"" implies, but rather in the vast majority of circumstances are themselves religious. The debate over relgion in the U.S. cannot be reduced to this simple dichotomy. This is an ivory tower worldview, untouched by empirical reality."
+1,The JVC Camcorder GR-SXM240 Super VHS VHS Compact,"The JVC Camcorder Model GR-SXM240 is one of the best I'veused in years. For the price you pay,you can't beat It.Sharp pictures even in low light conditions. I recommend thisCamcorder for every one to use.There is one problem while charging the battery the main circuitboard smoked. This board cost approx. $205.00. I recommend watching the camcoder when charging."
+1,A BAD RISK,"Got this camcorder for christmas 3 yrs.ago.After storing the camcorder for about 1 yr. I charged the battery and when I went to check a tape that I had recorded 14 mos. ago there was no picture on the monitor and the viewfinder.I had sound but no picture.I called the JVC service division and they told me to ship it to them and they would check it out and tell me how much it would cost to fix it.I also went to an authorized JVC repair shop and was told that this was a problem that JVC had know about and that if I send it to the JVC that they would fix it for free.The JVC service division person I spoke to told me that I would have to pay.I am confused and very upset that JVC doesn't standby their product.If I have to by another camcorder,I'd never buy a JVC."
+1,Less than average product,"The product works fine, but the quality of the material is pretty cheap. It doesn't have a nice feeling while holding it in your hand.On top of this, the battery compartment door broke the second time I had to replace the battery, so now I have to use it with a scotch tape around it.All in all, I believe there are better deals out there. In particular, try to get a presenter that uses AA or AAA batteries. You can find them anywhere."
+1,Dissappointed,I'm dissappointed overall. I ordered 4 dresses back in march. they took two weeks to deliver though i was told 3-5 business days. we finally got the dresses first week of april. i went according to the size chart that they provided. the dresses ran small so we ended up needing to exchange out two of the dresses. that following monday (april 5) we mailed the dresses back in with the papers to get them exchanged. another 2 weeks go by and i still don't have the dresses. i've contacted the manufacturer and no answer on the phone. i finally get through to them and they said they're on back order. i didn't receive any notifications whatsoever that there was a hold up. on april 23 (almost 3 weeks later from the second shipment) we finally receive the other 2 dresses. now these run too big.! we're just going to have them personally hemmed to not go through any more trouble.
+1,Too small,I ordered this dress and was extremely disappointed. The fit was awful. It was tight around the waist but too large in the bust area. I even ordered the dress size based upon review comments. I didn't have time to exchange it and make needed alterations. Donated it.
+2,Satin A-Line Dress fit for curves,"I bought this dress in white for my informal shotgun wedding ceremony at City Hall. I am typically a 16/18W and I bought a 2X in this dress.(I have more of an hourglass figure with wider hips and a smaller waist). The dress fits true to size and looks very flattering. Also, I am 5'9 and the dress hits just below my knee. I love the satin finish and matching shawl that comes with it. I do have to get the top tailored slightly because it's too big for my 38C size. Other than that it's perfect for my event!"
+2,Great value,"My friend had her bridal party order these dresses. I ordered 2 sizes. The size that the chart said I should get was way too big. So I ended up needing the smaller one without any alterations. Anyhow, it's a REALLY cute dress, and the price was VERY affordable. I don't remember it saying so, but it comes with a matching wrap, and unfinished spaghetti straps that you could have sewn in if you preferred."
+1,ZERO stars,"I wish there was a way I could give this ZERO stars. The quality is awful. The ""satin"" looks like pleather and the feel is disgustingly cheap.It also does not fit true to size. According to measurements, I fit into a size large. Apparently the tape measure they have at the factory is not the same as mine.Now, I'm stuck with having to find a dress in less than a month."
+2,"definitely runs big, straps must be sewn on","I ordered the dress for my graduation ceremony. After reading the reviews, I ordered a size smaller than usual, and the dress is still too large- particularly in the bust. I am a C cup, but I would need DDDD's to fill the top, lol. Definitely order at least one size smaller than the size chart states.I was expecting the optional straps to be easily attached with hooks, as has been the case with all of my other strapless dresses. However, they come with nothing to attach them, and you need to sew them on if you want to use them. I wish the bowing (to maintain the shape) ran down the entire dress and not just the top. The dress also seems thinner than other satin dresses I have owned, but you get what you pay for.In all, after a little alteration, I think it will be fine for the occassion. I ordered the black, and aside from the fitting, the dress is beautiful."
+2,Bridesmaid Dresses,These dresses are simple and beautiful. They are easy to alter. They do run big though. The measurments that they provide for the dresses seem to be way off. Buy a smaller size than you think you need so you can avoid exchanges. The price per dress is reasonable. These dresses work for all body types.
+2,Beautiful dress,"I got this dress in red just three weeks ago to wear it at a christmas party and I got so many compliments on it. The dress is just gorgeous and the price is incredibly low. Very good quality and it fits perfectly. I ordered a size medium and it was just perfect. I took it out of the package, tried it on and fell in love with it. The red color is just stunning. I ordered it on a sunday night and it came in the mail on wednesday. Very fast delivery. I definitely recommend this dress."
+2,Halloween Barbie,Bought this to wear as a guy in a dress on Halloween.... I was Barbie. It fit well and I received numerous compliments and questions as to wear I purchased it.
+2,"Beautiful Dress, Quality Materials, Fast Shipping","The dress is absolutely adorable. I ordered this dress along with a back-up,(strapless satin tulle prom dress with black lace trim) from this company, as a destination wedding dress. I placed my order late Thursday night and received both in the mail the following Monday...proof that in-stock items are shipped out ASAP. The quality of work/material is very nice on both styles. (thick satin, fully lined, no flaws)I didn't notice if they stated in the description, but the dresses are made in USA. Also, I am very pleased with the fit. If you are unsure or uneasy about ordering a size, go by the size chart measurements. They are completely accurate. It is hard to tell about the length in the pics, I am 5'4"" and the dress falls mid-calf, tea-length. I am very pleased with both dress' styles, prices, and the company. I definitely recommend ordering items from Pacifiplex."
+1,"Terrible customer service, mediocre dress, incorrect sizing","I ordered my dress for a wedding, and three weeks later it hadn't come. I finally called the company, who then informed me that the size I ordered was out of stock. They did not bother to call or email me to let me know. They made no attempts to correct this huge mistake, and were completely unapologetic. After several other phone calls trying to get a dress from them, I finally just ordered the dress a size too big and figured I'd take it in.If you do indeed manage to acquire a dress from this company, be prepared to have it altered. The sizing chart is in no way related to the actual size of the dresses. Every member of my wedding party had sizing issues with their dress.I have nothing good to say about this company."
+1,Jen,I ordered according to my size. The dress fit great except for the chest area was EXTREMELY to big and there was no way to alter the dress without ruining the style. Couldn't exchange for smaller size as the rest of the dress fit great.
+1,TERRIBLE,"This dress adds 100 lbs, i swear. It is a good price, but you would look better naked. It is unfortunate, but please save yourself and do not purchase this dress."
+2,"Beautiful, but size problems","So it should be noted that this is a JUNIOR dress, so the sizing is junior sizing. If you are not a junior, you may need to size up. I ordered a Large and it was too small, so I ordered an XL and it is too big. SO sad because this really is a beautiful dress!! It is well made, and the style is lovely! It comes with a satin shawl. There is some boning in the bodice which helps it to keep its shape."
+2,how many dresses do you have in liliac?,"i want 5 of these dresses with a white sash but in liliac i really love the dress pl.us i will be getting married in 5 months!!! this dress took my eyes away it wiuld mean soo much to me if you had more than 1 dress.if you did i would be the HAPPIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD. THIS DRESS IS THE COLOR I WANT AND THE STYLE AND ITS ""FREAKY FABLOUS"" I LOVE IT TO DEATH!!!SIGNED,ALEXANDRA WILLIAMS"
+2,Thank you!!,"thanks for the super fast shipping, this dress really is super comfortable!! thanks to the other that wrote their reviews, it really helped when deciding weather or not to purchase this dress!"
+2,Made very well considering the cost,The dress was very well made I can not complain about that at all. I knew it was not going to fit when I purchased it based on previous reviews so I expected alterations. But with the money you save the 30 dollars to adjust is nothing.
+2,Beautiful MOH Dress,"I bought this dress for my daughter, who is my Maid of Honor at my upcoming wedding. The dress is gorgeous! The perfect shade of red. The style is beautiful. The dress shipped and arrived faster than expected..which is always great! A great buy!"
+2,Fits snug!,"My aunt bought this dress for my graduation coming in June, and it fits very nicely! She bought both sizes Extra Small and Small, since my measurements stated I'd be a small -- but with the reviews I've read, we were unsure of what size to actually get. The extra small fit very snug, and that's good since I didn't want to have to fashion straps to keep it up under my graduation gown. But I won't have to worry about that. It fits perfectly, and the colour is exact to what it shows on the website, though it is a BIT darker -- nothing drastic of course. The dress is nice and simple, what I like since I don't often wear dresses, and it feels nice, too, because it's made of Satin, which is smooth. Just go by the size chart, it's accurate."
+2,pleased with the quality and service,"I recently ordered this dress for a wedding I will soon be attending. Everything went very smoothly, it was shipped quickly, and the dress is real pretty in person. The only problem I had was the size. I went by the size chart, and the size I ordered was WAY too small. I ended up reordering the dress 2 sizes bigger than I would normally wear, and now it fits. I had no problem returning it, and receiving the new dress promptly."
+1,Little Black Dress Approved,I was trying to find a dress for the military formal for weeks. I had read the reviews for this particular dress and I was afraid it wouldnt fit. After searchinghigh and low for 1 nice dress to wear I just decided to order it and if it neededto be altered I'd do it. It only took 4 days for the dress to be sent to me with regular standard shipping. I tried the dress on and it fit amazingly well. I dontneed to alter a thing. I paid 57.00 total and in a store for something like this I was looking at rediculous prices. I'm going to have to say that I'm very verypleased with this dress and for any other upcoming event I may just buy it again but in a new color. :-)
+1,was it measured in cm instead of inches?!?,This dress got here about when it was promised but it did not fit at all. I had been measured at a dress shop so I know it wasn't my own error and there's NO WAY I got measured wrong by 8 inches! Just make sure you order bigger than you need.
+2,Perfect Bridesmaid Dress!!!,"Honestly, I don't see how this dress could get anything other than 5 stars. For starters, it's at least half the price of ANY boutique bridesmaid dress (it's almost the spitting image of a David's Bridal dress I saw in the exact same color and style for $135). Second, they DO run big, but my bm's got alterations for 25 dollars or less and that's STILL cheaper than boutiques. Third, they're very high quality, boning for support, and just so darn pretty! (My bms wore the aqua dress in the customer photos). Thanks Pacific Plex!!!"
+2,gorgeous dress!,"I ordered this dress and recieved it the next day. It's a gorgeous dress made from a good quality material. The only problem for me was the sizing. it was way too big! When I ordered, I ordered a large based on my hip measurement needing to be that big. I should have went with the medium (which was the right size for my chest/waist measurements). Luckily, the dress fit one of the other bridesmaids perfectly so i didnt have to send it back. I reordered a medium and it's perfect!!Thanks to pacificplex for making it possible to get beautiful bridesmaid dresses that are inexpensive, and arrive quickly (the wedding is in 2 weeks!!!)"
+2,Classic,"I wore this dress to my senior prom and got nothing but compliments. It fit well and was VERY comfortable, it was MUCH cheaper than everyone else's dress, and -- unlike many styles these days -- wasn't too revealinig. I would absolutely reccomend it."
+2,Beautiful Dress!,"I ordered this for a Christmas Party I will be attending this year. I ordered red, but became worried it would be more of a fire engine red...it actually turned out to be a deeper color and is GORGEOUS! I am absolutely happy with it. It was delivered quickly. I put it on this morning when I received it and it fits perfectly. The only issue I have is wanting a little shape to the bottom, so I'm having a bit of tulle put on the slip so that it will bell out a bit. However, I would recommend it...I'm a pretty big girl and it fits me well and looks great! Thanks!"
+2,Very Very Pleased!,"Was hesitant to purchase because of the price. I was not expecting such quality for the price. I am very very pleased with the fit. It came with a matching shawl and satin straps that I can attach to the dress myself, which I thought was nice because I don't really feel comfortable wearing strapless dresses. I actually ordered two other styles of dresses from this company when I purchased this one to make sure I had a dress suitable to wear for my occasion. I was pleasantly pleased with all of them. They all fit well. I purchased Mediums (my measurements are 34-29-41, pear-shaped) and this dress flatters my figure. I will be purchasing others. I found that the dresses fit according to the sizing chart that is one of the pictures shown."
+1,"What was this about, really?","Planning a trip to both of these wonderful places and was tickled to see a book with both in the title. Unfortunately, the book was just strange ramblings and I never could find a point."
+1,Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres,"This edition of 'Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres' was unsatisfactory to me.The book's preface (a lead-in to the first chapter) was entirely omitted. The book had no index. The table of contents had no chapter titles. I was giving it as a gift and had to create them myself. These post-modern facsimile editions need such things. My recent purchase of another of Henry Adams' books, Chapters of Erie, has such essential supportive material and was totally satisfactory. If it is omitted, your promotional listing should say so."
+2,The best,"As a history major in college with an emphasis on the Medieval period I was blessedly introduced to Henry Adams. It's been forty some years since I first read Mont Saint Michel and Chartres and this is still the best. It is a spiritual journey into the heart of the Middle Ages, both secular and sacred. Simply put: It's a classic."
+1,for the ASIN 1604241438 edition,"This review is ONLY for the edition noted above. Most editions of this book are facsimiles of earlier editions. You can download the book from google for free. Exact same text and layout. I ordered this item (the ASIN 1604241438 version) twice at $4.96 (I see now its about $15) and both times the cover arrived rather bent. The reprint is worth 5 dollars, because it is just a bound version of the PDF you could download from google."
+2,Delightful Read!,"A friend suggested I read this book as I love most things French and especially Medieval buildings. I have visited both places before but obviously did not take in the detail Adams did on his visit to them. His tales are delightful, though sometimes hard to follow. The book is intellectual but really anyone can sit down and read this and be entertained.Before reading this book I had been researching the Cathars of 11th-12th century France and this made a delightful addition to my reading on the Cathars. I recommend this book because it is stimulating, the imagery is wonderful, and it is historical."
+1,unusable,"This book was printed in response to my order,i.e., on demand, and the type chosen was so small I did not even attempt to read it. There were no illustrations.I subsequently bought a used copy of the paperback edition which included a brilliant preface, the illustrations, and an exponentially easier format.I threw away the copy purchased from Amazon.Probably my only truly disappointing encounter with Amazon."
+1,"The prose is great, the print/binding/print size is truly awful","I have never seen such a lousy printing. Indeed, we received our copy on 31 January 2012--and saw that it had been printed on 27 January 2012. It is impossible to read. The print size is worthy of an opthamologist's chart to determine just how small a size print it is possible for the human eye to read. I do not know how Amazon can even think of selling such a copy of what is a great book. I purchased the book as a gift--I am ashamed to present it."
+2,Dougal and Gammer are easily the best on this album,"There's some very well mixed music on these lovely 3 CDs, and as an avid HH fan I'm in love. Dougal and Gammer (disc 2) are almost overkill in how amazing they are on this CD, it's a total pleasure to listen to hour after hour. It's on loop and I don't realize for the longest time, I'm enjoying it so much.For the beginner getting into happy hardcore, this CD is your gateway."
+1,Doesn't Make It,"The intention is good but the book is spoiled by using gray scale pictures (except for a four page color section out of 700+ pages)which do not illustrate the authors results. One bright note, the author does explain the basics tools and features of PhotoShop Elements clearly but the lack of color detracts too much to make this book worthwhile. There are a lot of books on the subject which do an admirable job and this one comes up short."
+2,"""Sleuth"" was actually released in '73 NOT '68......","This film was actually released in 1973, not in 1968 as stated above. It simply is one of the greatest films ever made. A real suspense roller coaster ride! If you've never seen it- you're in for a real treat. See this one, then see ""Deathtrap"" also written by Anthony Shaffer and also starring Michael Caine. If you love one, you'll love the other!"
+2,Can be a migraine trigger,"Very talky, lots of fun, and a tour de force for both Olivier and Caine. In fact it's overload for some viewers, i.e. if your idea of a great film isn't a dialog between just two characters for 2+ hours, you'll likely hate this movie. Personally, while watching ""Sleuth"", I kept expecting Jon Lovitz to pop out of a closet and yell, ""ACTING!""If a few of the props in ""Sleuth"" look strangely familiar, they're from original ""Twilight Zone"" episodes."
+2,Mystery galore!,"How can a film be this good? You are in thrall for the entire running time, pulled right into the house with them. Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier are on target and the supporting cast is stellar, as well."
+2,Michael Caine made his grade with this tour de force film!,"To deal with that prodigious and proverbial actor named Sir Laurence Olivier is far to be a piece of cake;on the contrary is a big challenge to any actor; and Caine did it without major hindrances. This movie is part of the great tradition of the grateful British literature - nourished by Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie among the most renowned ones - featured by this well known cerebral handle of clues and riddles that challenge the spectator, when a tricked man invites to his wife's lover into a diabolical trap. But the point is who will get the last laugh on whom?A memorable tour de force all the way through."
+1,Don't waste your money!,"This is a great movie - I have it on VHS and I saw it on Broadway. The DVD version is shovelware! No bonus material at all. No subtitles - no alternate languages - no bios - nothing! It is listed as the widescreen version, but it is presented in standard format with the picture and credits running off the side of the screen. To add insult to injury, you have to turn the disc over midway though the movie. Wait for somebody to bring out a better pressing."
+2,A masterpiece,"This movie, pure theater in celluloid, is really a masterpiece. If I could save only ten films to see the rest of my life, Sleuth will be one of them. It's extraordinary how Olivier and Caine play their roles in this embroidered, strange, peculiar and unbeatable script. A rare jewel. Don't think twice: buy and see this film and do word of mouth with your friends... spread the buzz. There's nothing like this, nor even remotely."
+2,A Great Director!,"Joe Mankiewicz seems to be one of Hollywood's great film directors, but he has not enjoyed the Renaissance of appreciation given to many other filmmakers of the 1950s. All About Eve and Sleuth are among his great creations. He almost worked with Laurence Olivier 20 years earlier in another movie. Read about Mankiewicz and Olivier in a new book that explains how this happened: it's called A THINKER'S DAMN, and I loved finding out what goes on behind the scenes."
+2,A MUST HAVE...,this book is a must have for every LUCY-DESI fan all over the world. it contains beautiful pictures and a lot of information about each episode. it is part of my collection and I see myself coming back to it everytime to look something up.is one of the most complete books I have ever encountered.
+2,A great investment!!!!,I love this show! The soundtrack really brings the best music in the show. It is also very comforting to listen to! This is a must buy! Don't miss this great opportunity to add it to your music collection!!!!!
+2,dotcom deceipt,"Rebeccasreads highly recommends THE LETTER WRITER as a leisurely saga of Seattle-ites from old wealth & hopeful entrepeneurs, & what happens when each receives a newsletter touting a once-in-a-lifetime deal.Enter a cast of regional characters with histories & agendas, quite ably sketched, meandering along in a very Northwest fashion... (I live here, so I can say that!) until, in Part II, they set sail for Hawaii on David Dulalley's Golden Cruise.On the high seas, surrounded by luxury & ulterior motives, marriages start cracking at the seams, seductions occur around every corner, & deceit winds its bitter tentacles around the charming & the loathesome, the naive & the lecherous, the suave & the desperate.THE LETTER WRITER is quite absorbing -- a tad heavy on the financial intricacies -- a lively parable about greed, foolhardy optimism, vanity & the struggle to understand what truly matters."
+2,"Great look, compact, brilliant!","I found that the Hercules DS510B was beautiful in looks and was stunning. The only flaw I had with it was the bell part of the stand was not easy to fit away in my trumpet case. Other than that, I love it! Would highly recommend it."
+1,Heavy Duty Appliance Rollers,Rolled out from under appliance when attempting to move appliance creating potentially hazardous situation. Would not recommend this product.
+1,Dolly with swivel wheels are better,"I am a bit peeved because I think I got used ones, as they had scratches on them out of the box. That said, these wheels work OKAY, not too great. Had trouble placing washer / drier legs on them as they slide off unless they are placed right in the middle of the squares. The other issue is the wheels don't swivel, so you can basically just go straight with them, which almost never happens when you are moving appliances. If you have to turn at an angle with the appliance on these wheels, good luck. I would pay a bit more to buy a dolly with swiveling wheels next time."
+2,Good,Works well. I used them with my washer and dryer so I could clean behind the washer and dryer great for the price
+1,A KENNY G WANNA B ...,"I thought I might be finding a low priced bargain here, but to much alto and not enough tenor here for me ...This CD seems to be a Kenny G knock off ... And while I'm not a great fan of alto, Kenny G does have a way with it that elicits some sweet and often times soothing sounds (I especially like his Christmas sounds) ... Not so with Parker's as his alto comes out a little ""tin-ny"" sounding ... If I'm allowed by Amazon let me recommend Sony's ""Sax For Lovers"" or # 32. Jazz Record's ""Jazz for When You're Alone"" if you want to strike a really jazzy soft-sax-love mood ... They're both serious ""soft jazz"" tenor sax CD's by serious tenor sax artists who will get the ""gig"" done."
+2,Good book,"This book is one of the best in the Saint-Germain series. This is the second book I have bought, since the first one was read so many times it fell apart."
+2,A dangerous and compassionate vampire hero,"I had never considered reading a vampire novel until I stumbled across ""Blood Games"" while searching for novels on ancient Rome. St. Germain's dangerous yet compellingly compassionate character completely drew me into the story and I've since been reading my way through the rest of his history. Ancient Rome's excesses and casual disregard for human life is sharply contrasted with the vampire's compassion and loyalty to the people around him. His essential ""humanity"" is shown most in his relationship to Olivia, the horrifically abused wife of the villian, who becomes one of the enduring loves of his life. If you've never before considered reading a vampire novel you'll change your mind once you've met St. Germain."
+2,A crucial book in the St. Germain series,"I have been reading this line of novels for about five years, and have often had to read them out of sync since they can be very hard to find at the chain stores (and I have no good local stores to go to). I must say that this book should be one of the first that you read if you are beginning the series (which I HIGHLY recommend). The story is set in Nero's Rome and introduces two of Yarbro's main characters (Roger and Olivia) to the story arc. The writing is magnificent, and the attention to detail in the historical background is wonderful. Rome is portrayed as a wonderfully alien place rather than ""Americans in Togas"" that some historical writers seem to go for. I have a few more Yarbro novels waiting in my read pile now (Thanks Amazon!) and I can't wait to read more."
+2,Favorite so far of the Saint Germain series,"The third in the Saint-Germain series, this book is set in Nero's Rome and explains the origins of several characters previously introduced in the first two books. Of the 3 I have read, this one is definitely my favorite, but I do have a soft spot for Roman history. That said, it's also the first time I've noticed some historical inaccuracies, which really irked me. As usual, I bogged down in the letters at the beginning of every section, and eventually skipped them altogether."
+2,Great,"I received one item wrong ( different color), called glassware pro and I am in the process of exchange it. I liked the item itself and would recommend it"
+2,Carlton edition is the one to look for,"This Carlton release has no problems, it is a genuinely good copy of the 1971 Hammer Film, Reg. 2 from Great Britain. It is an intriguing twist on the Jack the Ripper story with great performances by Eric Porter, Angharad Rees and others directed by Peter Sasdy, even though Hammer by this time was on the decline. Synapse Films who brought out a Reg. 1 edition of ""Vampire Circus"" is supposed to later this year put out ""Hands of the Ripper"" and ""Twins of Evil."" ""Vampire Circus,"" in otherwise a great presentation, was printed too dark and one must adjust the ""Contrast"" button. This Carlton release has no such hindrances."
+2,10 days of recording without overdubs,"This 1984 release is very interesting since they recorded all tracks in 10 days straight without any overdubs. The title track, Continental Way, Twilight Solitude are the highlights of this album. Here's the tracklist:1 Zoom2 Down Upbeat3 The Continental Way4 Road Rhythm5 Froufrou6 Home Stretch7 Night Storm8 Cookin'up9 Twilight Solitude10 Air Fantasy"
+1,I didn't get any enlightenment from this book,"I really don't see what the previous reviews are raving about. Here is a summary of the ideas in this book, 1.) go the extra mile 2.) use your mastermind. And ""mastermind"" is bascially to cooperate with people. Thats all. The rest just seemed like a lot of worthless ramblings. It gets 2 stars instead of 1 because at least these two ideas are worthwhile but the book isn't."
+2,Master Key To Riches/ Napoleon Hill,"Received a personal recommendation from a man who, beginning back in 1972, applied all the pricipals Hill has laid out in this book, particularly the chapter on ""Self Dicipline""... which in less than three (3) years time ( that's 36 months...less time then some car financing contracts!!) brought this man from being an alchoholic transient fruit picker...to where he is today...a totally financially free man with personal asset value of over $22 million dollars & an increasing personal annual income of over $4 million. This man, still today, carries & reads this book with him in his briefcase...wherever he travels."
+2,Learn what Success truely means and what it takes.,"Though the book is sometimes a little difficult to understand it nicely lays out the THOUGHT PROCESS of a successful person - not just financially but in other aspects of life as well. It takes patience to read this one, but if you get what Napolean Hill is trying to put through (over 20 years of research of the most successful individuals) you are really getting a MASTER KEY to riches by understanding the SUCCESS PRINCIPLES!"
+2,An amazing book!,"If you are looking for a very practical look at how to live a life rich in many more ways than money, although money comes to people living life with a 'definite purpose' as noted in the book."
+2,Extreme,"This book is mind boggling. Next to the Bible, it is the best book I have ever read. It is very clearly and concisely written and very practical in its application. No one who applies these principles can ever be defeated!!!"
+1,5 stars for content; 2 stars for the format,"Avoid any edition from bnpublishing -- this is the second I have unsuspectingly bought and both are laid out exceptionally poorly, to the point that they are difficult to read.I think this book was taken from an ASCII text file in the public domain, copied and pasted into Microsoft Word, then printed. It is that amateurish.If you can get past the hard-to-read format (weird line breaks, missing paragraph indentations, typos, etc.) this book will change your life."
+2,"Napoleon Hill is the ""orginial"" king of success motivation!","All of Napoleon Hill's books are a ""must read""! This one as well as Think and Grow Rich, which is the ""un-disputed champ"" of success books! I love all of his books, period! END"
+2,Works on Aries Bull Bar,I like the item but was misled there is no license plate holder. It is just a the adapter and you have to add a license plate holder. Otherwise you can just bolt on the license plate from the bottom. WORKS!
+2,EVERYONE I'VE RECOMMENDED THIS CD TO HAS LOVED IT!,"Wow, where to begin? I bought this cd in 1992 after one of my city's alternative rock stations started giving significant airplay to ""We Are Each Other"" and ""36-D."" Never could I have imagined how 90% of the songs on this album are outstanding! From the sad stories of ""Old Red Eyes"" and ""The Rocking Chair,"" to the upbeat ""We Are Each Other,"" ""The Domino Man,"" and ""I'm Your #1 Fan,"" and to the spooky, somewhat bizarre stories told in ""Here It Is Again,"" and ""Something That You Said."" It's a shame this recording didn't get the same kind of airplay in the states as it did in England, where they are a smash. This cd had been given to friends around the country, from Ohio to Florida and Texas, and everyone has loved it! Enjoy"
+2,Cute little shoes!,These shoes were bought for my 18 month old son to wear to a wedding. Everyone commented on how cute they were! I couldn'tbe happier with my purchase! The shoes are a shiny black leather that went perfectly with his little suit.
+2,The BEST guide for your die cast prices and values!,Has the best variety of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars as well as other diecast toy vehicles. Easy to use and understand. I highly recommend this book.
+2,Moon Spells,"This book is very good, interesting, and helpful I recommend this book to those who love and live under the moon."
+1,Experience notes are missing to be practical,"Apart from the first few pages I lost the author as observations based on experience was put to an end. The remaining chapters are based on mechanics of Spells. Conclusions drawn from observations is far greater in value than mechanics with no real experience notes as to what worked or what failed or how should the performer be feeling when all is going right and when it is out of sync. See works of Joseph C. Lisiewski, Ph.D. on Time and Flow and practicality to a reader in day to day work processing. This work Moon Spells misses this value to end user who wants to Do, Observe, Correct and again Do, Observe, Correct processes in his or her efforts to make a better quality of life."
+2,Different! Non-denominational and so well done.,"I love spell books and if you are the same way, this is a must have for your collection. It has it all: The days of the week best to perform a spell, the phase of the moon, magickal tools,directions to face, formations to cast etc. It is your cookbook type of publication which makes it easy to figure out. The affirmations before each spell are beautiful. They make you think and are good advice. Diane stays non-denominational and combines belief systems. I have heard you should not combine systems and then I have heard whatever works for you is best.Well, the way she takes you through these rituals is perfect for me. This book is different because it is not based on astrology, just the basic moon phases. I loved her other book ""White Light The Complete Guide to Spells and Rituals for Psychic Protection"" but for me this book is more fun and something you use time after time..."
+2,moon magic here I come,this is a must have book for people who are attracted to the moon energyI find the moon spells in this book make magic look easy
+1,Rubber tipped mallets,"I bought these little rubber mallets for my glockenspeil, it was a bad idea. The sound is muted and they do not work, stick with conventional plastic or wood."
+2,good mallets for toddlers to play with,"I bought these mallets as toys for my toddlers to bang on their drum set. I reduced one star because the plastic round part of the mallet may pop off and could be a choking hazard. It can easily be fixed and I really think they're okay to give the kids as long as your watching them (or your kids have matured enough to know not to put the plastic in their mouths). Given that toddlers have a knack for breaking things and/or losing things, I think these were worth buying."
+2,Solid fuse holder,"In case anyones confused by the description (or lack of), it does hold 1/0 wire. It has adapters for I believe 4ga built in that easily screw out, I'm using 1/0 in and 1/0 out.Solid fuse holder."
+2,Works perfect,"Got this as an upgrade from a simple fuse holder. Works perfect and has a tight connection. The only concern was that where the power wire goes, it looked used and was discolored. Didn't effect anything though"
+2,Astonishing stuff,"Watching this film, your heart aches because there's so much talent on display here that never got to work together at this length on film again, and you have a sudden sense of how much richer the golden age of Hollywood musicals could have been had African-Americans been given their due .... Anyhow, like everyone else I'm wowed especially by Lena Horne and by the Nicholas Brothers dance sequence. The latter is probably the single most amazing physical achievement in dance ever - you'll see it, not believe what you just saw, and then you'll be irresistably driven to show it to other people. Which is only fair; nobody should die without having seen this!"
+2,Outstanding,"This is wonderful. I wish these folks were around, young, andon the Radio and Screen today. Put this on DVD PLEASE, my VHS tape will wear out fromintroducing todays kids to these folks."
+2,The biggest storm of 1943.,"This was one of my favorite African American films. Bill Robinson was great as usual. Lena Horne was fab-u-lous in her rendition of a broken hearted heroin, singing about her long lost love, while watching the storm at the window. And that storm scene was the icing on the cake. It was fantastic!. Cab Calloway was a treat, the way he stepped out on stage in his wide brim fedora, long watch chain smacking the floor, and that all- time stunning zoot suit; singing Geechy Joe. This film is a must see, and buy, if you are a classic cinema collector."
+2,"One never knows, do one?","This has to be one of the best musicals ever. So much talent packed into one film! It's like a time capsule of the 40's swing era.You like dancing? Well, watch Bill bojangles Robinson tap. Or watch the unbelievable Nicholas brothers do their acrobatic number starting out on the music stands of Cab Calloways band. Torch songs? Lena Horne. She never looked or sounded better. Jazz with a little comedy? Fats Waller with Benny Carter on trumpet doing a great version of ""ain't misbehaving"" and issuing his famous line ""one never knows do one?"" Blues? Ada Brown singing with Fats Waller spitting out funny quips between lines. And the finale with Cab Calloways big band(featuring Illinois Jacquet on sax) doing an extended version of ""jumping jive"" shows how exciting swing music can be. All in all,this is a wonderful tribute to the black music of the period and a great starting point for anyone curious about the swing era."
+1,Let's be truthful,"Let's be frank: This is a terrible movie. Racial stereotypes, as one might expect from 1943, abound, and they are demeaning to say the least. The plot is so weak it barely exists. The acting is dreadful. The choreography is lousy. And the heart of the love story is between a 65 year old man and a 25 year old woman. As for Robinson's dancing, well, the Nicholas Brothers are the stars in this regard. And what exactly were Cab Calloway's talents? There is a positive side to the movie: It is Lena Horne. She's a delight, and there are three standard songs in this film. Horne deserved better, and in time her great talents would be recognized. Stormy Weather should be seen in its historical context: Blacks were needed in the war effort, and this was a very rare nod to some of their entertainers by a major studio."
+2,Wonderful Storm,"By far- i must say, this must be one of the best movies during its time with an all black cast. The enterntain was great, but it had a creative storyline that went right along with what was going on in the film."
+2,A Classic picture of African-American History,"Bill ""Bojangles"" Robinson, Lena Horne, Cab Calloway, and Fats Waller. That line up alone is a historic line-up. This was a major accomplishment to bring this cast together in 1943. A treat for the whole family."
+1,Disappointed,"I bought this DVD because I missed seeing it at a local theatre that features old films, but I was disappointed in that the story wasn't good or interesting. However, I wanted to see the dancers, the Step Brothers - I think they were called, where they did that fantastic dance down the stairs. That was unbelievable! Also wanted to see beautiful Lena Horne, but disappointed that they didn't have her in beautiful gowns. So, other than the Step Brothers dancing, I was bored."
+2,Very helpful. Covers all the bases.,This book is very informative if your child has a brain or spinal cord tumor. It is broken into easy to read sections. The quotes from people who already lived through this were priceless. I helps put things in perspective for you. It gives you tips on how to deal with unusual circumstances. It has lots of resources for contacting other organizations on the web as well. Very helpful for me and my family.
+1,Not as I had hoped for,"Living on the Gulf Coast of Texas, our winters are seldom cold - it rarely gets to 30 degrees. The description did not mention that these were heavy and designed for really cold weather. I now have useless sleepwear."
+2,Everything you want in a novel,"This is a fantastic first novel. Mary Holt Allen not only captures the attention of her reader, but creates whole characters who carry our attention through their failures and successes. I found myself raging at characters only to fall back in love with them again later. And the story is far reaching and simply lovely. You will be thinking of these people as if they are your friends."
+2,I couldn't put it down!,"Finally, a novel with an interesting plot and well-developed characters! Allen has created rich characters with depth who are fascinating even when they behave despicably. The psychological complexity of D'arcy and Clair intrigued me - I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. This is a great read!"
+2,Great product!,"I read the other reviews for this title & couldn't help noticing something. This product is also available in numerous other languages which are also sold on Amazon.com I found it odd how the same exact product (but for another language) could receive 4 &5 stars - while this one recieved only 1. Strange indeed - so, I had to check it out. The product is excellent, and it does what it says - it get's you ""speaking"" the language. My daughter actually had one of the CD-ROM's contained in this box set - ""Who is Oscar Lake"" and I'm not kidding when I tell you it cost $$! Imagine my surprise when I opned up the package and saw this title inside. How anyone could anyone knock a software title that cost them $$ - but has a value of $$$, is beyond me. Combined in this set are over 3,000 words & phrases - if learning these can't get you speaking a new language, I don't know what can. After looking at other programs I strongly believe that for the money - there isn't a better program around."
+1,Not practical for actually speaking Italian,"I received this item as a gift to prepare for my vacation in Italy. This CD is good for a young child who just wants to learn very, very basic words and phrases. You learn a handful of phrases you might need but that is about it. And the other customer was correct, the 2nd CD in Talk Now is completely italian and contains words and complete sentences that were never even introduced in the first CD. If you want to have your 7 yr old child impress his/her grandparents by knowing how to count in Italian or know how to say colors in Italian, this is great. However if you want to learn to actually somewhat converse in Italian, skip this CD."
+1,Instant Aversion,"Bought version 2.0 of this at a local bricks & mortar retailer. I couldn't get the software on disc 1 to work. Exchanged the disc - tried it on a few different computers but no luck, so I'm shopping for something else now."
+2,Uncanny DJ's but Yoko is still my ono,"This remixed soundtrack is great. Some DJ's techno, dance, and house is interwined into Yoko's music for a CD which will leave you dancing. I love how all of my fav. songs are remixed with so much emotion, and beat. Each song made me get up and dance with its kickin' grooves and modern day instruments. The begining portion is great, with that very uncanny remix of ""Theme of Aya"". The middle is the meat. This is when the new kicks out the old. Its amazing. And at the end, the CD is brilliantly closed with a rock/trance remix of everybody's favourite, ""Somnia Memorias""!"
+1,Shouldn't of been made!,"Forgive me for saying this but this C.D. is pretty bad.I thought the music was pretty good in the game, but I guess some music wasn't meant for remixes. I don't really think anyone should buy this C.D. if they really like Parisite Eve music. so do yourself a favor and buy the real untainted soundtrack to this game, and not waste your money like I did."
+2,Present for Dad,"I can't say I actually watched this movie. I bought it as a present for my Dad for Christmas this year. He was featured as an extra in the movie. At the time, he was stationed at RAF Mildenhall, UK in the U.S. Air Force. I was just a baby when this film was shot, so it was nice to find the part where he was featured, pause it, and look in awe that he was actually on screen!"
+1,Fish Hooks!!!?,"Fish Hooks!!!?A portly George C. Scott reprises his role from the 1970 classic Patton. Too bad this movie is awful. Briefly stated, this is a sequel that should not have been made. The flimsy dialog, poor editing, and cumbersome made-for-television format do no justice to Francis Ford Coppola's original epic. Be sure to note the expanding belt-line... only a few months in movie-time, but Scott looked like he'd been hanging out with Marlon Brando for the 16 years between films."
+1,Poor Picture Quality,"Although the movie itself is good, this particular version has EXTREMELY poor quality. It was CLEARLY not professionally made. Buyer beware."
+1,Horrible Picture Quality,"I would give the rating of the movie ***stars, but the picture quality of the DVD is dismal. It is almost not watchable. The picture is blurry, like watching an old TV broadcast with a rabbit ear antenna."
+2,Victor's Review,Typical of George C. Scott he lives into the Patton character. You do however realise that this is not the same man who lead the 3rd Army into victory in Europe. He is tired and exhausted. One could relive the last days of agony in which Patton found himself during this terrible time in his life with Scott. An excellent performance. I would recommend this to anybody who is in the first place a fan of Scott and in the 2nd place a Patton fanatic. A must have for all who are interested in Biographies of WWII leaders.
+1,Great Story-Bad Reproduction,"Good sequal to ""Patton"". Worthy addition to the original. The quality of the dvd however leaves alot to be desired. My copy looks like a copy made from a VHS tape. But, for 1 cent & shipping I guess I can't complain."
+1,The Worst Thing I Ever Saw,"This film is not worth the shipping and handling. George C. Scott gives a fabulous performance of a simply miserable script. The production values rival a poor film school project. The supplementary characters are obtuse and poorly developed; Patton's wife is both whiny and soporific. If you're a fan of the original, then you'll hate this. If you crave a ""Lifetime Original,"" then I suggest this movie."
+1,Movie Quit in middle and wouldn't reload.,Watched movie till halfway point and then just quit playing. Tried several times with no success and even moved to a different machine. Only paid $ 5 so I should have suspected something. Not worth the effort to mail back to seller.
+2,The Last Days of Patton,"I purchased the streaming version of this TV Movie. Historally, it's pretty accurate as TV Movies go. The problem is that the streaming from Amazon Instant Video is pretty choppy. There's a studder about every two minutes or so that makes it pretty distracting. Amazon needs to work on the video of this movie. But for $3.95, what can one expect."
+1,The Last Days of Patton,"I found this movie very disappointing. I guess after Patton anything else would be hard to compare. That said, I had high hopes given the fact that I enjoyed the original so much. I did not even get half way through it before becoming bored with the plot. Stick with the original, you will not be sorry."
+1,A disappointment!,"The title is misleading. There is no joy, no discussion, no valuable information. It's just a list of juicing recipes."
+2,The Joy Of Juicing,It depends on what you are looking for but this book is just recipes for smoothies and juicing..There is some other information but it is very limited.So if you just want a juicing book you will like it but if you want more maybe not.I like it so much that I have 2 of them-one for travel and one for my house.
+1,I guess this could be an appropriate title...,"While there are juicing recipes in here there are a lot of recipes that are more appropriate for blender or food processor. As part of my resolution this year I bought a juicer but many recipes make very large quantities- Like 3 quarts or even a gallon! Um, if I need to feed juice to that many people I doubt I'd ever use my juicer and would instead by concentrate or the prepared stuff from the market. Not really helpful for the novice juicer."
+1,Weird Science,"Don't support this huckster by buying his book. Read some of the reviews of his anti-aging book or talk to a nutritionist or a scientist at the UCLA School of Public Health. The REAL nutritionists (with REAL credentials) will tell you he is a quack.""Milk is pus from a cow"" according to Null. This is the lowest form of proselytizing -- trying to sell an idea by appealing to a ""disgust factor."" Milk is a good and essential food for those who are not allergic or intolerant. His nutrition advice is damaging; teenagers, the elderly, and those with chronic illness could develop protein, iron, and calcium deficiencies following his program.Also note this: he is secretive about the field in which he has a PhD. Could it be in business?"
+1,Old/Dated and Too Short,"Please let it be known that this is a 1973 recording. The CD is so hard to hear that our 2009 CD players are even left confused. The recording is poor compared to today's standards and IT'S ONLY ABOUT 20 MINUTES LONG.Sure, the information is great but I want to know more. When the CD was over I felt cheated. Almost like I got an advertising piece that gives you a teaser of what the book is about so you can buy it.Please understand, this has nothing to do with the option method which sounds great and I wish to know more about. The review is for the CD itself which is a complete waste of money."
+2,Alan Jackson CD,Look at him whats not to love!! Plus he sings like an angel!! gave me just what I needed. Great!
+1,It Will Ruin Your Veiwing Enjoyment,"This system is horrid. Not only have I had problems with it skipping, pausing, and completely freezing, but so has a friend of mine with the same system. I dont recomend this product to anyone unless you dont mind a great movie skipping, pausing out for a second or so, or completely freezing up on you. I personally find it very frustrating. The sound is decent for the little money, but this skipping, pausing, and freezing is enough to make you want to throw your new machine in the trash."
+1,Buyer Beware!,"I've had nothing but problems with this system. It skips constantly, no matter what movie I play and quite often freezes altogether. I should have known better considering the almost non-existent warranty. Do your self a favor and spend a little more money for a system that will actually play movies!"
+1,i need help,"i bought the sts13-s venturer and it will not play my cds, nor dvds the cd loads put does not play, it freezes the disc doesn't spin at all, i cannot get anything on my tv at all, is there anyone that can help me out here, could it be the head on it, i hope not it is fresh out of the box. please if someone can help iwould really appreciate it.thankspat"
+2,Where Loyalties Lie Review,"I could not put this book down. I almost ended up in divorce court because I spent all my time reading the book and not paying attention to my husband. When you think you knew who it could be, it wasn't that person until the end. This is an excellent book and take it from someone who hates reading, you will not be able to put it down. You may want to take a couple of days off work to read it."
+2,could've been better,I thoguht this book was OK but could've been better. It has an exiting plot wiht a hunter trying to hunt the gator[dajun] but the ending is so typical. They end up finding...oops I shouldn't give away the story...but the book's ending is not as fun as it could've been. But if you love animals and a good mystery you should definitly read this book.
+1,"No fun, no action, no good","I'm a 10 yead old boy who loves to read! but I totally hate this book. It was a summer reading assignament from school (4th grade). Nothing happens in 148 pages of boaring, repetitive and monotonus writing.They say things over and over again. This book is lable as an Eco mistery, but it seams to me like an encyclopedia type of reading. To much unnecesary information.I would not recomend this book at all."
+1,OK,"I read this book in my class and it took me forever to finish it. I am a big reader but I just couldn't get into the book. I think it should have been more exciting. In my opinion, it seemed as if the author kept repeating the same information."
+2,A thing of beauty is a joy forever,"This is an all-new edition, following the 2002 hbk, but Fantagraphics don't flaunt the fact. Why not? The hbk's long sold out and they could sell this all over again to nerds like me. Seriously (OK, I was serious), the hbk's heaven (snap 'em up, fellas, while you can) and this is bliss, apart from the curious (and curiously irritating) typography chosen for the headwords. Trina Robbins went, or was pushed, down the same route when A Century of.. morphed into The Great Women Cartoonists - the Women and the Comics original I've not seen - but we're not talking wacky here, fellas, this is serious art! Well, OK, fun art. Thanks a million, Gary (Groth)"
+2,Excellent book,I've seen several of these books and I think this is the best of the lot. I was very impressed with the total vision of the book.
+2,The best organic chem book,This book is simple to understand even amidst all the details it provides. The explanations are clear and concise while explaining all the jargon and convention. The Vollhardt text also gives a really good background to why reactions occur rather than plopping reactions on the page.
+2,Study Guide more,"My class lecture was great! So I didn't really use the book as much. If anything, I used it for the questions after each chapter and reviewed it on the study guide which I purchased separately. Can't say too much, but it definitely came free shipping, fast shipping, and was priced below what the school was offering."
+2,A must read for fans,"I just finished reading this wonderful book about the Northern European myths that Tolkien borrowed and reshaped to make the lands, people, and languages of Middle-earth come alive. For the price and content, this is a great value. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Tolkien's fiction!"""
+1,Mediocre mythic study of Tolkien,"Juggles large numbers of mythic references with some skill but not full confidence or accuracy, and doesn't really have a lot of insight. The book is also burdened with a Hildebrandt cover. I recommend David Colbert's ""The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Ring"" for juvenile readers, or Anne C. Petty's ""Tolkien in the Land of Heroes"" for adults."
+1,"Shoddy piece of work, notable only for the presence of Gwynne","Anne Gwynne was one of those Hollywood supporting players who appeared in a lot of movies, but was seldom recognized. She normally ended up playing romantic leads in B-movies - often a weak person, but with a feisty streak in her that made her too hot to handle for her insipid male co-stars. Made later on in her career, TEENAGE MONSTER has very little to recommend it, except as a poor imitation of I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN. Gwynne tries her best as a parent, but has little to work with."
+2,This CD is a must have for every music lover.,"I just heard Vaneese Thomas sing on the Mall in Washington, DC. Her voice is so powerful and yet in the next breath angelic. The lyrics of her songs touch me deeply. They encourage me and reveal a close, personal walk with God. This CD is a must have for every music lover. It's the next best thing to hearing her live!"
+2,$$$ I LOVE LONG TIME $$$,"Go Red Sox! With this hat people will know that you are a winner, just don't wear it sideways. Same hat as at stores but a few bucks cheaper. Thx!"
+2,Runs Small,"Beware this cap runs small to size. I always wear 7 1/4 and this cap in a 7 1/4 was very tight. Hope I can stretch it. Other than that, it was nice...."
+1,disappointing,"I have never seen the American version, but I loved the original British ""Queer as Folk"". It was funny and real. I didn't just believe in these characters, I felt like I knew them. Series 2 is more than a disappointment, it is almost a betrayal. It is not just that the action seems contrived, but so do the characters. I couldn't believe a minute of it. If you were a fan of series 1 you will probably have to see series 2, maybe with lowered expectations you will enjoy it more than I did."
+1,Not for us,"I have never seen the British version, but we liked the American ""Queer as Folk"". It was funny and real. Series 2 is a disappointment, the action seems contrived, and so do the characters. We couldn't believe a minute of it. If you are a fan of the American version you will probably have to have lowered expectations to enjoy this."
+2,very nice,"these are perfect for painting, and the price is very good. i would recommend this product, but please leave some more for me.Ed"
+1,Careful! The listing shows 6 per case but you only get one!,It doesn't show anywhere (that I could see) that this is only one canvas. Very misleading description. I wish I had read all the reviews before ordering!
+2,Picture Frames,"My wife & I had so many pictures of the grandchildren on the refrigerator - We decided (my wife loves to quilt) to make picture frames to hold all the pics - What a great idea (ribbons on the front hold the pics in place)! Glad we did this, the frig looks a whole lot better now & we can view our grandchildren everyday as we walk down the hall (frames are on both sides)."
+1,"STILL only sending 1 instead of 6 pack, 2 year problem","I realize that this ""should"" be a review about the quality of the product, BUT for almost 2 YEARS people have been commenting that they received one canvas instead of a pack of six. Sorry, but that is simply unacceptable. I'm very disappointed in Amazon for letting it go on this long. I'm sorry that the manufacturer won't have people purchasing their item, but there is no excuse for a problem to continue for nearly 2 years and not be resolved."
+1,Missing The Other Five,"Like one of the other reviewers, I ordered this as a pack of six. However, it arrived and it was a single canvas in a giant box. What happened to the other five? When I contacted Amazon, it says that they're out of stock for these. Why is this happening to more than one person? Just be sure to check your box. The canvas was nice and actually what I wanted but I didn't want to pay for six and get one..."
+2,Nice quality,Good quality cotton nice and white. They come back stapled and with nice thick wooden frame. Comes at a good price for the quality.
+2,look good,cant wait to put some pictures on them saw on pinterest to mod podge a pic on it to make it look like its canvas and good price!!
+2,Pretty Basic,"The canvas is nice and heavy and the support is strong. Though I find it a bit heavy for the size of the canvas. It wasn't quite fully stretched and required a bit of work to keep it from bulging throughout the painting process. Required some priming (just basic gesso) before painting. I tried do paint without it at first and the canvas just soaked up my acrylics. Even texture throughout the canvas made it easier once the gesso had been put on. Overall, a pretty basic stretched canvas. Great for the price on all 6 at once though."
+1,Caution only 1 not 6!,"I caution you from wasting your time and money. I only received one (1) canvas, not six (6) like the product says in the title. No seller feedback!"
+1,DUPLICATE PROBLEMV-READ REVIEWS & DO NOT ORDER,The package contained just one stretched canvas and not 6 as the description claims. I had to return this order as Amazon cannot replace it for some reasons which made a lousy non-Christmas present and I have no refund 6 weeks to-date..
+1,DO NOT BUY!!!,This product claims to be six canvases but in fact they only send one. IT IS A RIPOFF!! DON'T BUY.
+1,It was a copy,The book we received was a photocopy of the original. It was a black and white copy and totally useless. We are sending it back.
+1,do not use in the wind,"I have had at least four of these in the past 3 years. If a gust of wind comes along, the frame bends and you have a bunch of scrap metal. The last one lasted about an hour and a half before one of the legs bent making the product unuseable."
+2,Six Battles Every Man Must Win,"This book opened my eyes to issues every man faces every day of his life and must deal with to not just survive but to have great success. This is a must read without a doubt, I could hardly wait to read each chapter and put into practice every recommendation as soon as possible. Few books every written for men by a man come close to waking up the powerful, successful man lying dormant in all men."
+2,Six Battles Every Man Must Win,"This is a great book, I could not put it down, I read it in two days then passed it on to my son. Once he is done I will read it again as a means of connecting with him. He is 18 years old and I want all of God's blessings that are in store for him! On the other hand I want him to be aware, so that when he faces his enemies, he will be well equipped to identify his battles! I also have a 16 year old son, and when the time is right I will have him read it as well. As an associate Pastor, and Leader of Our Church Men's Ministry, I will purchase several copies and then use it in a Bible study format. I HIGHLY recommend this book to young and old alike!"
+2,Be the man God designed for you to be,"Bill Perkins does it again! This is a very practical book about being a man at war with our culture. His six battles are Fight for your identity, Fight for personal holiness, Fight for your family, Fight through pain, Fight for your friends and Fight for a strong faith. Bill's personal examples and insights will help you fight these battles. Become a mighty man today!<a href=""http://www.millionmightymen.com/"">http://www.millionmightymen.com</a>"
+2,Great for Men's Groups!,"I lead a group of Men who are studying this book and it has stimulated the best discussions we have ever had! The concept of battling against spiritual passivity has given us a fresh challenge and new focus. We want to get out of the eddy, going round and round on the edge of the flow of God's work in our lives, families and community. We are encouraging each other to boldly take on each of the battles- for our hearts, our identity, our purity, our families, against pain & hardship and for a strong faith. This is life changing material that I would recommend for devotional reading, for small group study or for Men's retreats."
+2,Every man needs it,I believe every mens group should study this book. I know everyone who reads this book will see a bit of himself somewhere while reading it. I will be taking this with me to my next mens group and i will make sure our group studies it.I enjoyed reading about David's Mighty Men. How great would it be if we all had our own group of Mighty Men to encourage us through the battles of life. How much better would it be if we were asked to be a Mighty Man for someone else. A great book.
+2,Good read.,"This was pretty good stuff. I didn't agree with everything, but it did cause me to think about some things."
+2,Excellent men's study book.,I like it so much that we are using it to in our weekly men's study group. The men really have enjoyed it all!
+2,This is a must read for every Man. It is spiritually up lifting and you don't have to be a preacher to get it.,This is a must read for every Man. It is spiritually up lifting and you don't have to be a preacher to get it. I could not put it down once I started. This is going in my Library and I will revisit it often.
+1,Not so good,"Helen Hunt was good, but what could her character have liked about Andrew McCarthy's character? At best he was annoying. And where was the comedy? Mocking someone for nearly drowning---how is that funny?The Amanda character was rather creepy.The best part was Helen Hunt singing Buffalo Gals like Donna Reed in It's a Wonderful Life. In fact the best parts of the movie were the scenes from It's a Wonderful Life.Not a movie I would recommend."
+2,Enjoyable...,"but not Andrew McCarthy's best work. Still, I enjoy Andrew in just about anything. If you want a relaxing movie where you don't have to think too much to figure out the plot, this is for you."
+1,"Uh, well...","Really mediocre romantic comedy featuring a brown-haired Helen Hunt before Mad About You and As Good As It Gets, Kelly Preston before her career surge, and Andrew McCarthy on the downside of his Brat Pack run. Shows up occasionally on cable, and best left there."
+1,"Great fun, but bad design, pops apart, and that's all folks!","When it's working, it's fun to watch it go up and down and around, but the battery is basically between the two pieces which are held together by a o-ring, no screw, no plastic ridge to pop it together, so basically it's really easy to pop apart, especially when turning it on and off involves twisting it, which many times makes it pop open. (The battery being sprung is pushing against the o-ring)anyhow, get a kid near it, and it's fragile setup basically ends up in two pieces in the water, and water in the motor, and days drying out... after a few times of this happening, the motor has started to turn slow (probably starting to rust inside).If the company could redeisgn this to get a positive locking to the pieces, this toy would be a home run, but as it's stands, it's really just a great idea stuck with a poor design."
+1,"Poor quality, not sharp","These chisels are not sharp out of the box. My skew chisel was chipped and I see from other reviews there have been more than one chipped. As another review said, I cannot sharpen the carbide tips, so I have a new set of chisels that are not as useful as my old ones that I can sharpen. Don't waste your money on these chisels."
+1,You get what you pay for.,These may have been fine except that there was a large chip in the skew chisel. And besides nothing beats quality made tools these are not. they are for those whom lack the time or the know how to sharpen their chisels. Do it right the first time so that you dont have to do it a second.
+2,Japanese release,"This is the Japanese release of Pacifique, a soundtrack done for a French film. This CD contains a bonus track, ""Huahine Reggae part 2"", as well as a bonus multimedia feature. It is missing one track that's on the French release, ""La légende part 1"" - 0:46. A must-have for Deep Forest collectors."
+1,Dreadful performance,"I expected so much better from the great Andre Previn. This version of the greatest programmatic orchestral music of all time is simply terrible -- utterly uninspired and passionless, both in the solo piano and orchestral versions. The tone is muddy throughout, and I don't think it's the engineering: pianist and orchestra just seem listless in a piece that should leave listeners awed and thrilled. The pacing is all wrong. No definition in the percussion. The brasses sound bored. Listening to this is like reading Cliff Notes of War and Peace. Either the performers didn't understand this music or they didn't care. The best version remains Toscanini's with the NBC Symphony Orchestra: even with 1950s recording technology, scorchingly brilliant."
+2,AWESOME,This is an awesome artist ... i came in contact with her when we were both young... we were both in a musical named Grease .. one day i just happened to look online to see if she became something and here she has a cd out ... this is a great cd EVERYONE SHOULD BUY THIS ALBUM ... its great ... if you love Ani Defranco you will love her .... its great and i dont say that about everyone ... not just because i knew her once apon a time but because she is a great artist...buy this album u will love it
+2,It works,"I'll start with the negatives:As someone else wrote, the tip-to-tip measurement isn't 54"". I just measured mine, and it's around 42"". That's a big difference. False advertising, I think it fair to say.Also (as the other writer wrote) it's odd that the sock (which fits around your light) is centered in the diffuser panel. Most everyone's lights are offset a bit (the shaft fits *next* to the light, not the middle), and so to get it to fit, you have to bend the umbrella quite a bit (which then deforms the reflector, because the umbrella is the reflector).Now the positives:That said, it does work, and the photographic results I've gotten are very good. All things considered, it's a good way to add a pseudo-softbox to your lights, for about $70. Better options are available, but they cost more, may be heavier, and take up more space. So, I view this as a good low-cost option, for those who aren't ready to plunk down thousands on a more sophisticated system."
+1,Great light but terrible quality manufacture,"You'll have read all the reviews about the quality of the light from the Softlighter, which is astonishing. The best. Good enough for Annie L. But I've just ordered my third of these (had the smallest available, the largest and have just bought the 46in sized) and each of them, without question, has broken after only a handful of shoots. The build quality and finish is shockingly poor and I would seriously consider a purchase of a Photek Softlighter for this reason - they have repeatedly let me down on shoots."
+2,SB-28 will work on a Nikon D200,"I own a Nikon SB-28 flash, as well as a SB-600. The SB-28 will work on a Nikon D200 camera, you just don't get TTL mode; see page 178 of the Nikon D200 user guide.The SB-28 has the advantage, in my opinion, of displaying distance whereas the SB-600 doesn't in the Manual mode."
+2,Nikon SB28_,"Very Satisfied, the order arrived quickly and was packed well& the product meets my expectations.Would not hesitate to make future orders."
+2,Phyllis Schlafly,"In this day and age when Truth is questioned, the source/author of a book is important indeed. If one believes that God alone is Truth, then one can read with confidence, The Supremacists. The author, P. Schlafly, is on God's Wavelength.The Left have sought for more than 50 years to control our nation. They cannot do it by the ballot box so the revolution is therein by judges, as we have seen in the past decades but even more so in the past years (Mass), judges making rules/laws whereas they were meant only to INTERPRET the laws.Their revolutionary rulings have and will continue to cause a great divide in the Culture War, which will define us as a nation that will live forever, or go down the sad pages of history as so many nations before us have gone, e.g., Ur. of the Chaldees, Babylonia, Persia, Alexandria, Egypt, Rome, mighty Rome, she merely disintegrated from within.History is making its torrential mark on the world, and let us not be asleep while it rages."
+1,A nice way to flood the courts with rightwing fascists,"Not recommended for non-neoconservatives who believe in true justice. The author is just a dog for rightwing politics. The same neonazi neocons who complain about activist judges are themselves promoting their own set in the process. If you believe in losing the Constitution and turning this country into a theocratic dictatorship, then buy this book and join the losers."
+1,Endorsed by Edwin Meese and George W. Bush,"As to be expected of a book endorsed by Edwin Meese and George Bush, this book talks about how to permit right wing fascism by undermining the balance of power afforded by the Judicial Branch. Phyllis is in her typical form, blasting judges for such things as ending segregation and protecting human rights. Like another reviewer said, past the title there is nothing new. If you want to see where people like Reverend Pat Mahoney, Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell get their ideas of how to destroy this country by breaking down the balance of power so that they can build a murderous Theocracy, this book is for you."
+1,Not convincing and overly political,"I knew mrs Schlafly's ideas from reading her columns at townhall, and this book therefore taught me nothing new. If you read the book description that is displayed above, there is no more need to buy this book.Her point: modern judges are doing a bad job because the interpret the constitution instead of listening to the majority."
+1,This book is more off balanced more than our Judicial System,"You can't throw out the baby with the bathwater! If you feel that our Judicial system is flawed because it is not being held accountable - wouldn't that be an argument for more checks and balances not less?So then what is this really about? I believe that the author is afraid of social evolution (as evidenced by her other books.) Although I don't understand why she is - without it she couldn't be an author, lawer, columnist, AND be the mother of six. Anyways, she would like to replace our judges with know it alls like herself. She does a good job of presenting the facts that back up her agenda, but she misses any evidence of how the system that she proposes would be doomed to fail. After all, history shows us the ugly death of all previous Theocracies. If you are afraid of moving forward, this book is for you. If not save your money for a book with more balance."
+1,Oh no..not again!,"I first discovered Mrs. Schlafly about two years ago when I caught her, quite by accident, on a news program speaking about her infamous book THE POWER OF THE POSITIVE WOMAN. I laughed. I thought it was a joke. Too bad it wasn't--I've read that one too. Mrs. Schalfly does it again with her most recent book, telling only one side of the story and basing her argument on the Word of God, to which she apparently has more authority than anyone other than the attendees at the Last Supper. This book is definitely worth a read--it shows the serious conservative flaws with the cry of ""activist judges!"" Once again, all she's really done is shown the world that what she's saying really isn't worth saying at all. But God Bless America for recognizing her right to say it. Read it, but don't buy it. Check it out from your local library."
+2,CORRUPTION--ITALIAN STYLE,"This Damiano Damiani policier seems to fly beneath the radar of critical attention. It doesn't say anything new really, but it says it a very stylish way. The duel of wits between Franco Nero's straight-arrow (and slightly priggish) prosecutor and Martin Balsam's fed-up cop is entertainly presented, and although the denouement is predictable, it really couldn't happen any other way. Marilu Tolo also does a nice job as a reluctant witness who scared to death for very good reasons.""Confessions of a Police Captain"" is no masterpiece, but it's the sort of solid workman-like entry that makes the study of film genres so very entertaining."
+1,excellent movie - poor quality,this movie with its magnificant cast and its thrilling story could be recommended like all films made by master-director Damiani - but I suffered when watching the story because they sent me a copy with a rather poor image-quality (like a view through strong softening lenses)...a pity..
+2,Surprises for an experienced baker,"I've been baking for more than 30 years, and I thought I did OK - as did my family. But there were a lot of answers to questions that I hadn't even known I had in the Pie and Pastry Bible, and some new techniques that really have made a difference! I'm not enthusiastic about the way the book is set up, because I have to keep flipping back and forth from the filling to the crust until I get her crust recipe memorized. There are some recipes that are quite simple, but are presented in a complicated way. However, the information is very, very complete, and there are many entertaining comments and lots of recipes for any level of training and experience. I like it - and she makes a better pie crust than I do!"
+2,Absolutely the best pastry I have ever tasted ...it melts in your mouth and is the basis for becoming a legend in your own time.,"The crusts you make with the help of this book are magical. My husband looked at me and said this is absolutely the most wonderful thing I have ever eaten. Even the bottom crust is flaky and gives the most satisfying crispy sound as your fork dives in for one more delectable, scrumptious bite."
+2,Delicious recipes,"I just finished my first pie out of this book, and although it was quite time-consuming, it was truly delicious. The book holds so many wonderful recipes, that I can't decide on which one to try next, and with Rose's detailed instructions you just can't fail, even if you have never made a pie before. More pictures would have made this a five-star book.."
+2,another fabulous book,"I asked for this book for Christmas and ended up staying up all night reading it straight through like a novel (porno actually) And I had made 4 peanut butter tarts before New Years. This book will join The Cake Bible as the only book I need to maintain my reputation as a serious baker. Very detailed and sometimes time consuming recipes, but they always work, and they always meet with rave reviews! Plus its just SO PRETTY!!!"
+2,The Pie and Pastry Bible,"Rose has pie and pastry baking down to an exact science. Her recipes are very exact, they specify ingredients frequently by brand name, baking techniques, and even which bakeware to use. I find that if I follow her recipe EXACTLY, the results are spectacular. However, following her recipe exactly takes a lot of time, if you take any shortcut, or delete a setp, then the results are less than average. I recommend this book for people who want excellent results and are willing to invest a lot of time, effort, and money in their baking. Rose's instructions are very precise, so I think all levels of cooks could use this book successfully. I would not recommend this cookbook for anyone who wants to spend less than an afternoon baking a pie or pastry."
+2,Useful Material,This is a very good book with useful tips. I tried baking my pie on the floor of the oven like she suggests. The first time it turned out amazing. Every time since it has burned. Anyone have ideas why this happened? I have tried reducing the temperature and the crust comes out nice and golden but seems a little tougher to me.
+2,Easy to follow recipe,Last week I recive the Pie and Pastry Bible and I've already try out three recipes with good result. The children absolutly loves the Peanutbutter mousse pie and me and my husband hacve the pear and ginger cake as a new favourite.
+2,The Pie and Pastry Bible,This book has answered many questions I have had regarding which crust to use with which type of filling. I have already tried several of the recipes and they have all been hits!
+1,Not all it's cracked up to be,"I've had this book for over a year and I must say that as time goes by, I am less and less impressed with this book. I have no problem following instructions yet it took me three tries to get some of these recipes to turn out. I never got her sweet nut crust to work. I used the recipe from ""In the Sweet Kitchen"" instead and the crust came out perfect.And some of the recipes are not nearly as imressive as they look. The only recipe that I've made that received any ""wows"" from my guests was the tiramisu tart, and that wasn't until the third time I made it when I made significant changes to the recipe. A few of the recipes were huge disappointments.I would highly recommend ""In the Sweet Kitchen"" or the Cindy Mushet book instead."
+1,Devil's in the details.,"The recipe instructions are inconsistent and ridiculously overcomplicated. ""Great"" pumpkin pie, for example. The instructions say to bake the pie directly on the oven floor. If you have a gas oven that heats from the bottom, you are getting nothing but a burnt pie (thanks for a Thanksgiving failure, Rose). Designer Apple Pie is nice, the trick of boiling down the apple juices is slick. But the cream cheese crust? I've had better results from the Joy of Cooking recipes. Her recipes are too fragile to be reproduced consistently. If you are off by a degree in the oven, or off by a minute in the timing, forget it, your pie is ruined. Other pie recipes are less sensitive. Working with her crust recipes is like walking on eggshells.I've been making pies for 20 years. I can't say the details that make Berenbaum's recipes so complicated make her pies much better than ones I've made in the past from other cookbooks. Very disappointing."
+1,Sigh!,"I've had this book since year nought. But I have never made anything from it. Having said that I currently have cubed butter and a flour mixture in the freezer. My first stab at making pie from this tome. Obviously my rating of 2 stars does not reflect the quality of the recipes. It's reserved for the wonderful folks at Scribner. I think Ms Beranbaum might be the world's most gifted cake/pie/bread maker but she certainly needs a bit of help when it comes to picking a publisher. My 'Cake Bible' fell apart very quickly as the pages couldn't wait to detach themselves from the feeble spine. This has not happened to my pie bible coz as I said, I've never used it. The sections are not very well organized and having to refer back and forth is annoying. A couple of those built-in bookmarks (like the Gourmet cookbook) would have been so helpful. Anyway, I can go on all day but other reviewers have beaten me to it."
+1,Not for the novice,"After reading just a couple of her receipies, I discovered this book is not for the faint at heart when it comes to baking. Although when I watched her on an early morning program, I gathered there was a more balanced experience of receipies. Her citation of types of flour is simply more information that I was interesting in having and boardered on what one might call flour snobbery. So far, the only method I have regularly incorporated in my pastry baking is her reference to chilling. So as all is not down the pastry funnel, I will pick and choose a few more receipies now and then to try."
+1,bad recipes--buyer beware,"This book has some good baking TIPS, but many of the recipes simply do not work. I'm a fairly experienced baker and don't seem to have this kind of trouble with other books."
+1,Don't waste your money,"Don't waste your money on the Rose Levy Beranbaum Pie and Cake Bibles. She unnecessarily complicates the recipes, and the instructions are not easy to understand. After hours of pains taking effort, the results are quite often NOT GOOD at all. I'm a very experienced cook, and have been disappointed each time I ventured into one of her lengthy and obtuse culinary ordeals."
+2,ilovelucy,First off i love rosie she is the best...i have all her cookbooks and they truely are my bibles for cooking and baking...I use the Pie and Pastry cookbook all the time ..And everyone loves my pies and the butter pie crust is to dye for...I have maded alot of the pies and they all have come out great .....so if you are looking for the prefect pies and crust this is your book...
+2,The Best and Only book you will need!!,"I have not ever read a more detailed book on this subject yet. The author explains not just how to buy why. Every one I have showed it to has ordered it. If want to know everything there is to know about pies and pastries, then you have found the ultimate! GREAT"
+2,best pastry book,"I never make a pie or pastry crust using anyone else's recipe. I know it won't be as good, so I just don't do it. I always use one from this book. That way, there's no anxiety. I know with certainty the crust will be perfect."
+1,Not good,I was disappointed in this book--too European for my taste. I expected more from her. I'll give it to Goodwill or such.
+1,don't waste your money,I love pie but not this book. I have been consistently disappointed with the seven recipes I have made from this book. I followed the directions carefully but a crust that the author raves about as her favorite was dry and crumbly and lacked flavor. Several fillings were similarly lacking in flavor. Author admits a bias against fillings she deems overly sweet but her versions seemed bland to me and to my tasters. I understand tastes differ but I have not found one recipe in this book that I would make again.
+2,Another Bernbaum masterpiece,"Great recipes, easy to follow. If you like the Cake Bible this is a perfect companion."
+1,"cute, but FLIMSY","we ordered these as part of a Halloween costume.It is very very flimsy and is literally falling apart after only a few minutes out of the box...While it is ""light and safe"" as per another reviewer's comment, kids will want to mimic sword fighting. With these, they seem to break just by lightly swinging them around."
+2,Happy mom,My 8 year old boy just loves his sword ( the black color and the design). The toy is plastic and very light and SAFE. My son has it for 3 weeks and it's still in good condition so far. Very pleased about the purchase.
+2,Robot Fixer,"""Robot Stories"" is a movie that includes within it, 4 stories; all having to do with a robot or some such A.I. technology. Each story focuses on a particular time period in life, beginning from birth and ending in death. The second story deals only with toy robots, but it's the most moving. It deals with a mother comming to accept the loss of her comatose son. Clay, the last story, was also very insightful and interesting. The old sculptor of the story struggles with his obligation to ""scan"" his brain for the sake of future generations having access to his knowledge or the dignity of a natural death.This is the kind of science fiction that I love and hope to see more of. It's sci-fi that works to bring out the humane, using it to contrast and make the human experience ""pop"" to dramatize it to the limit without becoming contrived. ""Robot Stories"" is a wonderful collection of stories spanning a life of experiences."
+1,No support for Windows XP,The software for this unit does not support Windows XP. The unit is not of much use without being able to interface with the computer.
+1,AVOID DISASTER,"This machine is from hell - save your money.Every tenth brew the cap and filter misalign, causing messy overflow. One overflow leads to another because grounds get into the cap and clog it. Mine is in the trash and cannot be incinerated too soon!"
+1,And another floor full of coffee...,"This is the only 12-cup thermal carafe coffee maker I've been able to find, and it's at a decent price. So what's the problem? The machine is supremely finicky about: 1) placement of the filter holder in the basket; 2) closing the swinging basket against the main unit; and 3) placement of the carafe beneath the basket. It's surprisingly easy to get any of those three just slightly wrong, and easy to miss that they aren't quite square. And the result if ANY of the three ""moving parts"" is even minutely ""off"" is coffee all over your counter and floor. We've owned the machine for seven or eight months, and manage to wash the floor with Starbucks at least once a month - and we're forewarned and pretty careful! Too bad - it makes good coffee but who wants to slurp it off the tile?"
+1,I wish there were a *0* stars option...,"Is there anything worse than to be up at 5am with your infant, waiting for your morning coffee to brew only to find it all over the counter, cabinets and floor! What's worse than having to clean an enormous, scalding hot mess?--> Having to do it first thing in the morning before your coffee!!!I've owned this coffee maker for a year.... Found out about this 'little' design flaw early on. I know how to align and check everything and this still periodically happens. Nearly every time we have houseguests, if someone else makes the coffee, it happens to them...poor things. Anyhow, there's gotta be a better machine out there and I will find it..I'm not drinking my a.m. coffee at 3pm so this machine is NOT WORTH THE GIGANTIC pain in the a$$ of cleaning the mess!"
+2,LOVE IT!,"I have his first CD and loved it. Now I have this one! This is a great CD. I love History as well as Only Grace. Matthew West is so transparent with his life and he's so goofy. I love that in an artist. Most of all, I love how God can use someone to bring you closer to Him. That truly is what Christian music is all about!"
+2,Great Artist and Album,Mathew West is one of the best Christian rock voices out there. Just saw him this summer live with my daughter and it was wonderful. Got this for Christmas and been playing it ever since!
+2,Awesome music,This CD is great. Matthew is an extremely talented singer/song writer. There is such a variety of songs on this CD that it keeps you listening without skipping around. I love all of the songs especially History and Grace. My young children love it too. I cannot wait for his next CD or even when he comes to my area in concert.
+1,Not easy to grow,"This is the second catnip product I bought from this company. Still no luck. It was not that easy to grow. The seeds had few sprouts at the beginning, but then they died after few days even you follow the instructions. Not very satisfied with the product."
+1,Light Speed Super Pack,"Light Speed Biology: Super Pack - This will be the best buy for extremely cheaper price, instead of buying 5 separate dvds and spending $3 for each package."
+1,Not 8 just 4!,They are good but it's not a set of 8 just 4! So I was dissapointed because wanted to use all 8 and because of the price (twice more expensive that it seemed).
+1,TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!,"This thing doesn't work at all - right out of the box! Says to set to low temp for several minutes to begin; 10 min later, not even warm.Description should indicate only way to get steam - for a second or two - is to mash the flimsy button on top, but then wait minute or two to get more. NO constant steam.Water reservoir would not detach to fill.Piece of cheap, worthless junk!"
+1,American Tourister Travel Iron,"Very cheaply/poorly made. Within two uses, water reservoir cap was broken. Could no longer use the steam as water leaked out. Would not recommend."
+2,Great little directory,Nope it doesn't replace a tome costing much more. Yes it does solve all those annoying ZIP confusions and the Area Code look ups are excellent. Good value.
+1,Not Helpful For Me,"I bought this to replace my old very old zip code book from the post office and am returning it. I didn't realize til I received it that it does not give you the zip for a particular address. For instance, for Petaluma, CA, all it lists is the 2 zip codes there, without showing which streets belong to which zip."
+2,Long time owner,"I bought a version of this cart (the 800) about 25 years ago and it had been flawless until the top handle finally broke. I did order a new handle from Remin, but decided to treat myself to a new one and give the old one to a friend. It had been all over the world, hauled lots of equipment and never let me down. I did replace the cords a couple of times over the years, but that's only because of age.I didn't use the extra set of wheels on the 800 very often and prefer the 600 is it's a lot lighter.I very highly recommend this product."
+2,The Satanic Mill,"I bought this book in 1974 for 30p, purely because of the title. At the tender age of 11 I loved it. I have read it numerous times since then, the last being at the moment at the age of 40. I still can't put it down. Even though I know the story I find it enthralling, and it still keeps me on edge. I so wish they would make it into a film. Each of the 3 segments builds up to a great ending. You are really rivetted throughout. I cannot recommend it enough..it is my favourite book I have ever read. It's amazing how something costing 30p has given so much enjoyment over the years !!"
+2,Wonderful!,This book is wonderful. You get caught up in the story of Krabat and his friends (and foes) at the mill of black magic. The earthiness of the story is great.
+2,A must read,"I first picked up 'The Satanic Mill' when I was in Primary School. Now, seven years later, the book popped back into my head and I remembered how much I had loved it when I first read it all those years ago. So I bought a copy, and read it - and despite an ice-age of seven years, I still loved it."
+2,The German historical experience with the Nazis told as a folk tale,"Ottfried Preussler, a German WW II veteran, wrote about his book: My Krabat tells [...] my personal story, the story of my generation and the story of all young people who get in touch with power and its temptations and who become entangled.""The story is based on an old wendish (west slavic) tale of which it takes over only a small part but is also a parable on totalitarian systems, how they are run by means of force and seduction and how the individuals can get away.It is interesting to see that the miller is described not only as the demonic master (which he is) but later on also as a human slave to the haunting journeyman and thus serves only as a cog in the wheel in the evil system."
+2,Good belt,"Not a whole lot to say about it, I mean, it's a belt. My machine is up and running again, no problems as of yet."
+1,not the right fit,"This belt was not the right fit, we used the letters and numbers off the belt to place the order.... but still would not fit it was too big."
+1,Disappointed,"After starting to read the first of many stories in this book. I closed it and didn't read the rest. I do not like fiction because fiction is a story made up in someone else's head. I thought these would be true stories. So if you like fiction, you will like this book. If you want true cat stories, which I prefer, this is not for you. It's my own fault being disappointed in this book merely because it is fiction. I guess it's a good book, again, if you like fiction."
+2,A true favorite!,"I read this book in the fifth grade after my teacher, Mrs. Scarpetti raved about it. I am now in my fifties and smile every time I remember this wonderful story!!"
+2,Changes to the story of HOUND but cinematically they are all very good,"I think of all the HOUNDS I own, this one is cinematically the best. Of course it is not really fair to compare a film made in 1939 (Rathbone) with one made 40+ years later. So this film must be evaluated on its own merits.Richardson is a terrific Holmes and it is disappointing that he only made one other film from Doyle's ""canon"".To purists of Doyle, be warned that the script introduces a few character not found in the original but they only add to the story-line.And yes, Dr Watson is not played as sharp as say, Hardwicke's characterization (in the Granada series) but overall he is entertaining.The highest marks for this film go for production values, direction, and cinematography. All are superb.Recommended for collectors of Holmes films"
+1,Monotype Baskerville,"A disappointing movie: cliché-ridden directing, cardboard scenery, and acting that I feel is now dated, despite the presence of the great Ian Richardson and a young Martin Shaw. The low point IMO is Ian Cuthbertson, all too often featured in those days, for whom acting solely means raging and shouting with rrrolling eyes and a rrrolling 'r'."
+1,It's a dud,"I'm a fan of Ian Richardson's from the FU series and when I saw tapes were finally available of him doing Sherlock Holmes I immediately bought them. They're AWFUL. He doesn't play Holmes well at all and the action in them is slow and stagey. Even the damn credits take too long to roll at the beginning. Mothers, tell your children not to do what I have done--SAVE YOUR MONEY and watch Jeremy Brett instead. Richardson seems like a natural for this role, but it's a disappointment."
+1,warning,I made the mistake of watching this with my kids and family after church one Sunday. I had no idea there would be a rape scene! For kids stick with the Halmark version with Matt Frewer.
+1,Disappointing & Dull,I could not watch this movie all the way to the end. I found the acting to be sub-par especially the American actor. I was hoping the scenery of old England would hold me through the movie but the scenery wasn't even good. The Sherlock Holmes series that aired on television was better than this DVD. Perhaps I can give my DVD as a gift to a non movie buff.
+1,Not Doyle,It seems the object of the writer was to see how much he could rewrite and still keep some connection to the original story. For example Blessed and Booth's characters were changed from father-daughter to husband-wife just so Lestrade would look foolish for arresting the husband for the wife's murder. Nothing in this film works so I gave it to charity. If you want an Ian Richardson Sherlock Holmes get The Sign of Four.
+2,Monique's Reviews,I was looking for something lightweight and easy to clean and this is exactly what I got. Also the inserts are adequate size and thickness so they won't tear easily. Thank you. I love it. Actually I got another one later on so now I have two.
+2,the classic quartet at an amazing point in it's existance,"if i could give this album more than a 5 i would. there is really not much to say about it. it is heartfelt, beautiful music and i feel like crying every time i hear it."
+2,Simply Beautiful,"I could never have expected such joy as I feel everytime I listen to this album. Simply put, I have never encountered any jazz album which allowed its players such freedom, yet retained the central themes. And above all else, this music will make you feel good."
+2,An Atheist's Nightmare,"This recording is proof that God exists. Like seeing Michaelangelo's David, climbing the red rocks of Sedona or listening to the giggles of a four-month-old, hearing this disc leaves one with a sense of well-being and light, knowing that the Universe is not just a random play of molecules after all, but a deliberate dance of infinite possibilities and joy.Coltrane pushed and pushed himself his entire life, but here he just pushed his ego aside and let it flow.These are not merely musical notes. They are echoes of the primordial Om, a prime example of Man's capacity for perfection. Truly A Love Supreme.I guess you could say that I dig this album."
+1,A BORE SUPREME...A BORE SUPREME...,"I bought this CD. I listened to this CD. And then I listened again, and again...ad nauseum. I get jazz. I love jazz. I ""get"" spiritual jazz. This music is a load of crap. It is boring, goes nowhere, and I fail to see why, when so much brilliantly done spiritual oriented jazz has been created, one would rather kneel at the alter of such mediocrity. That Coltrane may have advanced the modal boundaries of jazz/sax does not a great (or even good, evidently) album make. Trance-inducing offerings by Szabo, Tjader, Byrd, Hubbard, Hancock, Hutcherson, Horn and many others actually DO achieve the accolades unrightfully heaped upon this monotonous drone of a squak, so forego the lip service paid this and pursue those players for genuinely moving soul food if you, too, are able to listen to the MUSIC with your ears, instead of the hype."
+1,Received vinyl record in two pieces,"I was very excited to receive ""A Love Supreme"". It was shipped fast and the packaging looked good. I immediately opened it up and go to play it but alas the record was snapped in half. Heartbreaking! Now I have to ship it back because this order from the shipper - NorAm International Partners doesn't have a replace item for this product. BOOOOOOO!!!!!"
+1,I Don't Understand Why This Is So Loved,"I have to disagree with the majority of folks here who consider this cd the jazz end all. I find it grating, and darn near unlistenable. I have built a small but quality jazz library the last few months. Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, Cannonball Adderley, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans and Thelonius Monk to name a few. This guy is by far my least favorite. His playing on Miles Davis cd's I have and with Monk is largely enjoyable and I know he's a giant. But this stuff?. The live recording on disc two was so grating I couldn't make it through. It sounded to me like a bunch of Geese being slaughtered. Give me the other guys anytime."
+1,talk about navel-gazing...,"Okay already, I'm convinced you have chops! You don't have to keep trying to impress me...or each other...or yourselves...This album encapsulates the fatal flaw of jazz music, the element that is relegating it to the dustbin of history: form over substance. Nobody will care about the technical achievements of these guys in 100 years (not many do now except those who confuse self-obsession with depth). There are moments, especially the middle section, where Coltrane and co. hint at some melodic structure, some level of aesthetic appeal, but inevitably a stylized flourish ruins everything. I suppose it's good that someone pushed the 'repetitive droning and squawking' envelope, but do you really want to listen to him do it?Art reaches out, speaks to the universal, appeals to the heart. Jazz excludes, speaks in code, demands analysis. I prefer art."
+1,Perplexity,"I like this title, but I do not understand why people is so excited about it. I mean, for the sixties it was really a breakthrough, I guess. But now there are many sax players that can play better than Coltrane, they are much polished and straight. I think about Kenny G., for instance. His rythmic session is much more regular, whereas Coltrane's session seems sometimes to loose the beat. And also Coltrane is not really precise... But the title is interesting at least as an historical recording, a first step towards the perfection of todays players."
+2,Nice!!,Love the new vinyl but I'm still waiting on my other one.. Where is it??But I digress.. I love my new vinyl!
+2,A study in spiritual ecstacy.,"For all those seeking the ultimate jazz experience this is THE album. Man seeks for meaning by finding the beautiful aesthetic. Coletrane has helped all of us to find that moment and to think the moment was recorded. A Love Supreme stands right at the border between beauty and chaos. While many later avant garde works and even the later works of Coletrane run past that border and become difficult to listen to, A Love Supreme remains in the realm where the listener is allowed to enter the experience of the artist. A Love Supreme is the ultimate jazz album THE CLASSIC!!"
+2,A Love Supreme Indeed!,This is an amazing recording that deals with spirituality and an unconditional love that we should all give to each other as humanbeings. This recording is flawless including the extras that are included on the bonus cd which includes his only Live performance of A Love Supreme as well as many outtakes which includes Archie Shepp who was a close friend and collaborator playing his screechy Sax on the alternate recordings of Acknowledgement. I think everyone should buy this recording it is very creative and innovative for 1964.
+2,The Pinnacle of Modal Jazz,"John Coltrane is at his best on this recording. Some people dislike it because they believe it is excessively serious, but to me it is deeply emotional and even joyful. It really takes an open mind (and concentration) to enjoy this CD properly, but it will more than reward the listener for the energy he expends.Musically, it would be absurd to attack this recording; the writing, improvisation, and interaction are flawless.One word of warning: If you are someone who listens to music for simple entertainment or background, this is not the CD for you. Listening to this CD in the background would be like reading yourself to sleep with James Joyce's ""Ulysses"".It really boils down to how you see music. Some people just don't think of music as being a deeply expressive artistic outlet, and that's fine - but they won't enjoy this CD."
+2,A SLICE OF HEAVEN,"What's better than ""A Love Supreme""? I don't even have to elborate because ""A Love Supreme"" like ""Kind Of Blue"" is justPERFECT.Pure artisty and musicianship.This is music that calms you and heightens your creative wonderment.There's nothing better.There's nothing that I can say about Coltrane that already hasn't been said.A essential album.No musical collectioncan EVEN be called a musical collection without it."
+2,Supremely Magnificient,"I've only been listening to ""jazz"" for about two years now. I wouldn't consider not owning this album. It runs the gamut of sounds and feelings...evocative."
+2,No going back,"4 1/2Often considered this legendary player's best and generally cited as one of the overall greatest recordings of all time, ALS undoubtedly represents Coltrane and his excellent crew at their early avant-garde best (easily argued as a favorite period), of which this blisteringly brief output suggested a spiritual threshold, compositionally crossed, that could never be rescinded. It's not quite perfect although at only three taut tracks the quartet seems at a precise alignment between excess and restraint to promote such holy themes, parlaying the album into an experience unique to his dense catalog."
+2,Great Jazz Album,"Until I checked the amazon reviews page, I had never met a single person who had heard this album and didn't absolutely love it. I'm not saying that the single star givers aren't entitled to their opinion, but my experience is that my large swathe of Jazz Fan friends would unanymously give this 5 stars. It is not hard bop, but it is beautiful, whether you invest in the spirituality of it or not. This is one of the great albums of all time."
+2,Coltrane Supreme,"Absolutely outstanding, many words have been written about this man but he and Miles Davis stand alone as the giants of the original modern jazz era. What ever you want to call it, bebop, classic jazz or a new definitive sound that started to emerge during the 50's. It hit you smack in the face when the 1960's arrived. Yes a wonderful piece of work."
+2,CLASSIC,A HUGE FAN OF JOHN COLTRANE AND ALL HIS WORKS. MY ONLY PET PEEVE IS THIS ALBUM ISN'T AS LENGHTY AS I WANTED IT TO BE.
+1,a love supreme,I most have not read the smallprint---who-- tell me who --orders vinyl today--- I sent this to a friend and was floored when he said he got a record instead of a cd --so that is my issue
+1,Not for everyone,"As a fan of jazz from the 50's and 60's, I keep trying to like this piece. Many of Coltrane's phrases repeat the same notes over and over. This can be clever once in a while, but over and over, it's just annoying. The first number is torture if you like melodic music. There's no connection between the phasing and the rhythm. Again, is this supposed to be clever? If you subscribe to the idea that ""weird is genious"", then you may like this CD.There are many sax players from this period who have better tone and phrasing. Coltrane's tone is like listening to someone sing while holding their nose."
+2,Coltrane in peak form.,"When he made this album, John Coltrane considered it to be his gift to God. It's certainly worthy of that status, having some really amazing instrumentals, including, of course, John Coltrane's masterful saxaphone playing. I'm a drummer, and I can testify that this album is also a prime example of really skillful jazz percussion. If you're looking to start a really fine jazz collection, this would be an important album to include.If you liked this, I recommend Coltrane's ""Giant Steps."" It's a little bit less serious, slightly more bouncy, but of similar excellence."
+2,Moving music,"This disc ranks as one of the most moving recordings these ears have ever heard. The haunting chant of the chorus during the title track really allows a listener to feel as though they were there in the studio. It is amazing what Coltrane did with just instruments and skilled musicians. There wasn't any electronic amplification or sweetening here. One has to wonder just what would have been accomplished if they were allowed to utilize some of the equipment at our disposal today. ""Acknowledgement"" is a rolling tidal wave of emotions. Grab it and feel the love !"
+2,What Else Can You Say??,"Beautiful, inspirational, spiritual, amazing, and every other platitude you can imagine. No jazz or Coltrane collection is complete without this one! Lie back, listen, and be changed for good. In a word, superb. An album supreme."
+2,Coltrane- Love Supreme,This is a great album- Coltrane goes into a sort of African vamp- and even sings during part of the album.
+2,Simply magic,This album is definitely one of the most terrific ones in the jass history. The sound stucks in your brain and let you fly to an other dimension.Also the quality of this vinyl version is great.Enjoy.
+2,Classic and essential,"Let me clarify something: I give this recording four stars only because I prefer his late-period playing (post-1965) to his modal playing simply because he became freer with his employment of scalar and atonal techniques. Having said that, ""A Love Supreme"" is an astonishing album and one that all serious listeners should own. It stands out from Coltrane's earlier modal works by its devotion to the spiritual aspect of music, an element that also dominated his work in free jazz. Trane plays beautifully and very distinctively throughout, his keening sound alternately gliding over and colliding with his remarkable rhythm section. If you're considering buying this album, stop considering it. You'd be crazy not to."
+2,Very good,"This album represented a shift on Coltrane's part to longer songs and looser song structures. Even though some people adore this album, I think it's merely ""very good"" because it doesn't grab me as strongly as some of his other stuff."
+2,i'll make this short and sweet,"the second track, ""resolution"", is probably my favorite song ever recorded. buy this album if you have any remote interest in jazz."
+2,the master at work,A LOVE SUPREME: an essential piece of recorded music that belongs in everyone's collection. timeless and sacred beauty in every note.
+2,"If you love intensely passionate artistry, you'll love A Love Supreme like I do.","This is a genuine classic in Jazz, sure, but, this is a powerful spiritual statement of free-spirited unbridled but constructive passion, as you can tell by the title, A Love Supreme. Everyone gets their own values and benefits from well done art, and this is one of those artistic values... So, I end this review here with.. A Love Supreme... A Love Supreme... A Love Supreme... (As was chanted on the CD/Vinyl Album Recording)Captain Josh."
+2,supreme music...,"A Love Supreme might be one of the most recognized jazz recordings. You have to read the liner notes as it describes what Coltrane was going through at the time and his devotion to God. This is Coltrane's attempt to honor and praise God. It is an album of devotion with Coltrane at his best. McCoy Tyner plays piano, Jimmy Garrison, bass and Elvin Jones on drums. Haunting, powerful music."
+2,JUST THAT GUT-BUCKET JAZZ FOR YOUR SOUL....,"DEEP...MOODY...AND SPIRITUAL. WHEN THEY BURY ME, I WANT PSALM TO BE PLAYING AND IF THE GOOD LORD IS WILLING, I HOPE THERE IS AN ACCOMPANING THUNDERSTORM. AFTERWARDS, THEY CAN ALL GO THROW ONE BACK IN MY HONOR AND TELL LIES ABOUT ME. THIS CD IS A CLASSIC."
+2,I love this stuff,"The Pills are gel caps a lil larger than i thought they would be ,but i bought this to clear up acne and control pms symptoms and so far i love it and my skin is looking amazing after only 3 days so i would reccomend this to every one also a plus my cervical mucus is back i was dry before so i just love this product"
+2,awesome,nice oil for women - can't see much difference but sure looks large and in a great quantity - I'm sure it is helping on some level I am no aware of yet - highest mg I've seen out there - NOW seems a good company from the products I've had so far.
+2,Very effective!,"I purchased these hoping to balance my swinging moods and night sweats. I've taken these for about two weeks and I notice I am sleeping better and seem a little more at ease. I haven't really noticed if I break out sweating at night still yet but , the biggest noticeable result is my finger nails! I am a life long nail biter and within this short time I've grown a pretty strong healthy set of nails. Very nice affect. I've increased my dose to twice daily and I will purchase these again!"
+2,Satisfactory,"The evidence is not yet in whether these are doing anything for me, but it is supposed to take up to six months so I am patiently waiting. In the meantime, I can say that the price is right compared to other retail suppliers' formulations and that delivery has been prompt and reliable."
+2,Great for TTC ladies!,"This stuff really helps improve your CM if you need a little help in that area. I'm on Clomid which unfortunately dries you out and I had heard of EPO on a forum I frequent. I took one pill with my mother meds after dinner and could already see an improvement by that night. The next day my CM was creamy, and without the EPO I would have been dry or sticky at best. By the third day I was borderline wet/creamy. I'm only on CD6 now and didn't ovulate until CD20 last cycle so I imagine by the time I need fertile CM it won't be an issue."
+1,"Same movie as ""Lassie"".","I am little disappointed about this is. This is the exact same movie as ""Lassie"" I bought in November - just different cover.I love the movie but I am disappointed about the ""misleading marketing trick"". That's why I only gave it a 2 stars."
+2,Lassie,"I bought this Lassie movie thinking it was a Christmas Lassie movie. Turns out that it is the same version that I already have, only the description, cover-art, and even the title are different. This is the original movie: http://www.amazon.com/Lassie-Widescreen-Samantha-Morton/dp/B000ICL3ME/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_bSo if you think this is a separate movie from the original Lassie (2005) movie, it's NOT. Great move though!"
+1,Lassie fans are learning not to get their hopes up,"When I first heard there was an upcoming Lassie release I got my hopes up. I hoped it was the beginning of proper season sets of the classic Lassie series. Of course, like most Lassie fans, I've learned to hope for the best but expect the worst. There's not many details on this listing yet, but from the cast list it appears to be the 2005 movie. So, instead of what I was hoping for, Lassie fans get a release of a recent movie, which is already available on DVD(ASIN: B000ICL3ME), with an impostor playing Lassie. Please Classic Media, start releasing full season sets of the classic series with complete uncut episodes in chronological order!!!"
+1,Inexpensive.......but cheap,"Fits ok. Stretches on easily (does not snap). No cut outs for any of the buttons on the middle of the phone (Palm Treo 755p) Can't see the power, green, five way, or the menu buttons. You either have to remember where they are, or use a fine blade to cut out the holes. Matte black. Will offer some protection against scratches. It does fit the qwerty keyboard nicely, no obstruction of any of these keys. Also no obstruction of the camera lens. Can't open the card slot-cut out too small. OK for now, but will keep looking for one that fits correctly."
+2,as expected but...,This is a good product as it helps me keep a better grip on the PDA. It would have been a lot better though if it fit a little more tightly.
+1,not worth it,"This case offers very little protection, and most of the phone is exposed. Not worth it..."
+1,doesn't actually snap!,"Received case well packaged and fast shipping! The case itself form fits phone fine, but does not snap well together. The first time I tried one of the top tabs broke. So for temporary purposes until I get a new case I used a dab of Gorilla glue to hold the upper two halves together. Obviously if I have to reset the phone this will be the end of the case. Only 3 bucks, but I would put that money towards a soft silicone case."
+1,Cell Phone Case,"I was disappointed in this case. It is, to me, a thin, cheap case. I would not have bought it if I had seen and felt it before."
+1,Doesn't close properly,"This case does provide some protection for my Palm, but it doesn't close well or stay closed... I've ended up using it with a rubberband around it."
+2,Silicone cover for Palm 755,"Quality is a 3, but lets be honest with ourselves, it is a dollar!! For this price, this does it's job extremely well. I use it all day, but when I'm out , I take the case off, its not the most attractive case I've seen.Its a good product for an outstanding price."
+2,Great Case!,I bought the Black and the White ones of these. The BLACK is much nicer looking. Is not too bulky and allows you access to all the functions. Can't beat this!
+1,Unhearable,its too hard to hear him the music always drowns him out he needs to get a better producer his brother aint doin too good a job.boomin words from hell is much better.this is aight tho
+2,Excellent!,"Just what I was looking for in an orchestration book, the translated words of Rimsky-Korsakov. Great price, nice cover and durability."
+1,THE SPACE STATION IS FALLING,"In this sequel to the original Stratos 4 anime, our four heroines are finally able to take a breather from the constant bombardment of Earth by alien space seeds. Uh, let me correct that, no rest is given when one of the Comet Blaster orbiting satellites is hit by a piece of space debris. There's no way for it to be saved and it's too big to burn up in the atmosphere so it must be destroyed before it hits the Earth. As two Comet Blasters man a desperate mission to rescue the space stations crew, Shizuha, Ayamo, Mikaze, and Karin set out to vaporize it.The two episodes on this dvd really didn't do much for me. They did not extend the story of the original series or bring anything new to the show. Instead of meteors, we have a space station. It was a little funny but I think that Stratos 4 is pretty much played out. Unless you take it in a different direction and get away from the whole meteor blasting business. This is kinda like a skimpy dessert after the main course."
+2,Nice one - primarily white floral,"I don't find Pure to be very green but it is floral. It opens with a white floral POW!, likely the lily & freesia combination, but it quickly mellows into a soft, soapy floral. JB78 review is spot-on with his review of Pure as a sheer floral that's marine fresh. Pure was launched about the time as Happy & Pleasures, but I find Pure to be more likable nearly 15 years after launch.Pure is one of those fragrances that is easy to put on & easy to wear. Clean & feminine. Something to wear when you don't know what to wear. Everyone should have a perfume like that in their wardrobe - this is mine."
+2,herout shines,"damn! this band was a hot machine from the late '90s of the near northside of chicago. jim herout is a very stong drummer, and very much willing to take a risk. as a stong musician, he's the greatest unsigned drummer in north america. jim is psychadelic, brainy and fun. herout belongs with a tuff scene like american analog set. jim is a close friend of the neo-beat, paul brittain."
+2,The Beauty of the Winter Solstice Season Incarnate!,"I bought this CD without even previewing it, as I'm a Moya fan. Even still, I was blown away by the beauty of it, the simplicity of the vocal lines, and the intricate way in which the tunes are arranaged. This is not your ordinary 'holiday' clone CD; with one more boring recording of the same dozen or so overdone Christmas carols! All of the tracks offer refreshing new 'advents' into the wonder of the Winter Solstice Season. A haunting, blissful album!"
+2,music,"The music was slightly different than I expected- more Modern, I guess. I like it though and will listen to it."
+2,Thank You,"I tend to order at the last minute ..... and Piper likes her food ...""right now"" .... thanks to your efforts and fast deliveries, she has not gone without. I cannot find Kitty Kaviar locally and it is her favorite thing...so that places you on her ""best friend"" list. Thanks again."
+2,You should get this album,"""An Irish Christmas"" is Moya's 6th album and was released last year in the UK. This CD is a beautiful listening experience for Christmas in Moya's signature sound. Many will know Moya as the first lady of Celtic music, the voice of Clannad and older sister to Enya. ""An Irish Christmas"" is a collection of Christmas carols celebrating Moya's beliefs in the Nativity. The good thing about this CD is that there are two songs added that where not included on the UK release but the bad thing is Moya's two original songs from the UK release where not included on this CD. My favorite song from this CD is ""Carol Of The Bells"" which is perfect for Moya's haunting vocal style. Her song ""Oiche Chin"" Galic for ""Silent Night"" is sure to be a hit as her two children sing with her on it. This CD brought a touch of Ireland to my home last year with the UK release and I am sure will this year with this release."
+2,This CD just flew off the shelves last Christmas and I can see why,"My order came in late, January, to be exact--but I'm still listening to Moya's Christmas CD and loving it. Moya's voice is one of the most incredible I've ever heard. If I were to be asked for a suggestion for future CD's, I'd like to hear more in Gaelic."
+2,Great Review on the Performance of Blackness,I was assigned to read the introduction for class but was so captivated that I had to buy the book in its entirety. Moten is a scholar and a poet. This book will be a staple in my research repertoire.
+2,1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ,"The product works great on the driver side for a 1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ, but since the prong is angled, I had to mount it upside down on the passenger side because of clearance issues. Overall, it gets the job done"
+2,A different approach.,"Kingsley interprets the writings of Parmenides and Empedocles in a different way than the usual mainstream traditions. Easy to follow and understand without all the intellectual jargon, also very enriching. I enjoyed this book and think it deserves the 5 stars. Some philosophers will disagree with his handling of the texts and interpretations but he shines a new light on a tradition that has otherwise been stagnating, and one that is refusing to accept new fresh ideas or theories. I would qualify him as a ""modern"" philosopher and his writings as ""modern"" philosophy. A definite read for all those with broad minds and horizons."
+2,4th Way,"A thick book that I found a bit difficult to read through until the end because of Kingsley's elaborate writing style.But as someone who is very familiar with the tradition of The Fourth Way (G.I.Gurdjieff, P.D.Ouspensky etc.) I had no problem recognizing what this book is all about. Those old Greeks were teaching the same thing. RS."
+1,A Definite Miss,Attention teachers of expository writing:Kingsley can well be used as the quintessential example of an author who disrespects his readers.
+2,The Way It Is,"Absolutely brilliant! Reading Reality is like swallowing a red-hot iron ball. There is no way of undoing its magic. It works in mysterious ways beneath the diaphragm, planting its seeds, growing into...Reality is a Force of Relentless Wisdom."
+2,The Tale of a Decade,"This DVD is in my library of Great films because it was entertaining but at the same time had a moral I'd like my son to understand.It was comedic in its dealing with the theme of the decades of the 60's and the 70's ( and even today) yet at the same time dealt seriously and respectfully with the topic.There was one theme, of a group's search for recognition of humanity and inalienable rights in the story of a young woman who kills her husband for her freedom and a younger Black man who gives his life in a similar cause. The two ongoing stories were handled in a unique and entertaining manner.I will watch this DVD over again and enjoy it many times in the future. I will watch for other films directed by Antonio Banderas."
+2,Surprising Excellence!,"""Crazy in Alabama"" is set in the early 1960's and combines several plots expertly: the Civil Rights Movement, spousal abuse, and parentless children. Antonio Banderas directs brilliantly. Melanie Griffith is a vision of loveliness and her performance is worth seeing all by itself! The bottom line is, no matter what the consequences, we must do the right thing."
+2,Crazy About Alabama in Arizona,"Crazy In Alabama is engrossing and entertaining with the excellent re-creation of the mid-60's with respect to cars, fashions, and the civil rights movement.All actors were superbly cast for their roles. Not bad directing Mr. Banderas; You may have another artistic venue or outlet, yet. There are two stories simultaneously being told here. Yes, they are both effective and do meet at the end of the road for purpose and not filler. The title itself is also double edged meaning ; It is indicative of the racial tension and madness in Alabama happening while Lucille is on her cross country/Hollywood quest (to lay certain ghosts of the past to rest as well)..."
+1,Crazy in Alabama,I ordered this movie and another as region 2 not understandin what that meant. When I received the movie it would not work and I could not figure out why. I emailed Movie Mars they explained but since it ws my fault it was not worth returning. I think they should make a side caption for region two explaining it. If I would have known what it was I would not have ordered it. These were a Birthday gift. I had to reorder the right region so I had to wait and give the gift late. Plus I just threw away the othe movies!
+2,"Finally, Initial D Stage 4 released on Region 1...","Finally an official R1 release of Initial D Stage IV...and its really good! Visual presentation is not bad at all, the best of all Inital D stages in fact. And the Japanese audio track is done really well - best sound quality I have ever heard from Initial D. The subtitles are passable, not that bad. The English dub is still horrible...but then again there has NEVER been a good Dub of any Initial D stages. The video is present in 4:3 widescreen format, not 16:9 as indicated on the DVD cover. Initial D has never been made in 16:9 ratio anyways, has always been 4:3 format.Stage 4 is the best quality of all the Stages, both in art and story.Highly recommended."
+1,Yuck!,"This is not a condemnation of Initial D 4th Stage which is awesome. This is to warn people who care about such things that Funimation is flat out lying on their DVD boxes. They claim that the DVD's are 16:9 and they're not, they're 4:3 widescreen. Instead of filling the entire TV or even having black bars on the top and bottom, I have black bars on all four sides of the screen and it makes it useless to watch this on a large TV. I never would've bought this if I had known what was in store for me after I popped it into my player."
+1,comming apart at the seams,"Seams already have started to come apart. Have only being worn three times,,!Very poor workmanship. Expected better.Do not know where to return product."
+1,Doesn't last long,"Bought these as a Christmas gift for my husband. They have been washed 2 times and they are already faded, shaggy and the seams are coming apart on the legs. He wants to throw them away after only having them for 2 weeks."
+1,I want My Money Back,"These pants were washed one time, following the washing instructions, they were not put in the dryer, and they shrunk not only around, but lengthwise. I had purchased these same pants a year or so ago and didn't have any problems. I look forward to your reply."
+1,very badly sized and can't return it since I washed it before trying it on,very badly sized and can't return it since I washed it before trying it on
+2,WHOA! SILKIES!!!,"This, too, was one of several pair of sleep pants for my son's Christmas stuff. He's NUTS about them. They make him want to make a running start to jump & slide on the bed! MORE PLEASE!! Possible to get them in a plaid?"
+2,Get these Classic SILKS,Bought a pair for my husband and he loved them. Not only do they feel good but they laundry well and stay looking good.To be honest if you have trouble with arthritis or replacement surgeries these are great. They let you move and turn over more easily.Forgot to say I purchased another pair also.Thanks Intimo.
+2,Luxury for a steal,I must say I was very impressed with this item. I recently wore these silk pants with a smoking jacket on a cruise ship. They were very comfortable; they look and feel wonderful and are worth far more than the price. Another hit! I don't know how these folks do it; but Intimo's prices are amazing! I would highly recommend these silk lounge pants.
+1,"Feel nice, don't hold up",I bought a pair in maroon and they were a little short but fine. The problem was that they started coming apart at the seams after 2 months. Will definitely be looking to a different company for a replacement pair.
+1,"Nice material, but that's about it.","I had got these for my husband for christmas. Nice material, however they were too tapered at the ankle and also short for him and he is average height, so we had to return it."
+1,"A Bad, Bad Machine","I purchased one of these players from Discount Jungle, and would not recommend you do so, too. After the first three test cassettes the machine would not load any more tapes, so back it went. The company was apologetic and sent another shipment right away, but I have my suspicions it was a different player at all, as this one would not load a single tape. In all, I've lost a month of VHS use and am out nearly the cost of the product itself in return shipping charges, not to mention the inconvenience of repackaging and taking time out of my life to do the return. Do you have that kind of time and money?"
+1,Don't buy,"I purchased this Sony VCR at a Target, thinking you can rely on Sony, well I was wrong. It did not record a very good quality picture from my TV (cable). I tried switching tapes, and recorded in both EP and SP, but there was always some kind of disturbance seemingly from one particular point in the reel/head/whatever. It occurred regularly in playback, about every few seconds at the beginning of the tape, and then occurring in shorter intervals toward the end of the tape. Oh, and I used new Sony tapes, which did fine on my older Sony VCR...go figure, but don't buy it."
+1,Never buy a Sony VCR,"I bought this vcr in January of 2002. It was loud, and had several features that we didn't care for (for instance, you can't ""pinpoint FF or Rew""...you can only get it within a minute of the spot you want). But the killer was that after having the vcr for eight months (and using it abt 5 hours a week), it started making the picture flip up and down whenever it taped a program off television. It plays back regular tapes fine, it is fine to watch TV through the VCR, but if you want a VCR to tape your favorite TV shows (and you don't want to get a headache when you watch them), this is NOT the VCR for you!!!I called Sony and they didn't care. I'm never buying another product from them."
+1,Sony makes great TVs not VCRs,"I have been shopping for a new VCR since both of my much older ones died (within a month of each other!). My Toshiba and my RCA, both made it to about 8 or 9 years old. In doing the shopping math - my old VCR repairman kept admonishing me to stay away from the Sony - good TVs and other electronics, but VCRs are not their forte, he said. In doing so, I found he was right, as also evidenced by the other reviews from guests. My VCR repairman would know, he repairs what can't be returned! So, now I'm looking at Panasonic and RCA. Thanks to all of you who tried to warn me - I'll get over my system not being totally Sony. I had to learn the hard way though.... still, why can't Sony make a VCR that works quietly?"
+1,Sony vcr # SLVN55,Yo i had this sony For about a year now and this thing is horrible it has no user friendly menus and ...it makes a whole lot of noise when it plays a tape it sounds like a vacuum cleaner when it plays tapes!! Im out!!
+1,Poor Quality,"I have this for about 8 months now and it's not working anymore. Didn't work after first 3 months, I had to call sony and they helped me do channel auto set up and it worked. ( still it's hard to believe why that happened in 1st place without changing setup) and it happened 2nd time now. Doesn't play. Called Sony and can't get it fixed over the phone. It's out of labor warrenty. Was never satisfied with this one. I am big fan of Sony but I didn't read all reviews before I bought this one. Never Buy this product."
+2,Over all quite pleased,"I have two other Sony VCRs...but except for two short comings are no better. These two failing occur in the pause and slow modes in which there is too much video noise. All other features work quite well, with the flash rewind a dream. The remote also deserves high marks for its ease of use.Best of all is the picture quality which ranges from very good to excellent... I'd rate it a best buy."
+1,Poor Tracking,"As some have stated, this VCR produces noticable jittery effects on screen during playback and has done so from day 1. I would not recommend it to anyone, and I have lost faith in Sony QC."
+1,SONY loudness,It plays fine but the rewind and fast forward is a loud motor running. I'm going to return it for perhaps another SONY or Panasonic.
+2,Tremendously insightful,Outstanding history from Robert E. Lee's most important aide. Tremendously insightful into Lee and the ANVA
+1,A peculiarity from Poverty Row.,"The oddities of this Monogram semi-horror film begin with the title! The ""ghost"" in question is NOT invisible, and is not really a ghost. Also, the shadow of an ape appears on the main title card. (Don't ask me, I'm only the reviewer.) The various plot twists contain no supernatural or science fiction elements, and yet are even less plausible than those of other Monogram horrors. The director, Joseph Lewis, displays almost none of the talent he showed in his later films. Only the presence of Bela Lugosi makes this one worthwhile. The role of ""Dr. Kessler"" is a Jekyll/Hyde character, so Lugosi is playing a normal, likeable guy during most of his screen time, which makes this one of his more unusual roles. Also, Clarence Muse is good as the butler."
+1,The Invisible Plot,"Even Bela Lugosi couldn't save this turkey. The plot is idiotic, the supporting cast is dreadful, and the film is incredibly boring. Definitely not a classic."
+1,The One Redeeming Feature of This Piece of Tripe.,"What a pathetic, degrading waste of talent on the part of actor Bela Lugosi, cast ludicrously in what comes close to equaling such bottom-of-the-barrel schlock as BRIDE OF THE MONSTER. And yet...and yet......if you love Lugosi's mellifluous, Hungarian-accented intonations (as I do), just sit back and ignore (or ""enjoy"") the film's imbecilic dialogue, implausible plot, stilted acting, and utterly hilarious direction, and allow yourself to be carried away by the erstwhile treasured voice that gave Bela Lugosi the fame and stature he so rightfully deserved back in the 30s from such memorable films as THE RAVEN, THE BLACK CAT, THE INVISIBLE RAY, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN and, of course, DRACULA."
+1,Do I Hear Golden Turkey Calling?,"Bad film, which wastes the talent of Lugosi. Film is obviously low budget(where were you for this one Universal?), and some scenes are too dark. A better film is Killer Bats(a.k.a The Devil Bat)."
+1,Not very durable,"I only had this for about 2 days before the resistance band broke in 2 places.I would say that the ball's tension would fall under the ""easy"" category.I'd recommend the Power Web over this product."
+1,Broken within 2 weeks,"I used this product for less than an hour a day, and the band broke within two weeks."
+1,"Waste of money-""master""","The system required a check in the rating box so I gave it a one, which is probably two too many. I have tried/owned two of these devices. The concept is good, but that is the end of the line for this product. As someone else noted the bands are not strong enough to withstand even an attempt to put your finger thru the finger holes. I even continued to try and use mine after the first hole tore loose with continued failure of the bands. At the price even if used as a squeeze ball it is too expensive."
+1,This is really for a teacher or counselor,"I was just curious as to what it talks about. I read the foreword only and I felt as though it was not only realistic but outlined as though there is some formula for someone to like you. It may have been informative for someone else but not for me because I do not care who does not like me. Usually people that do not like you do not like themselves and you remind them of something that they are not and never will be.I passed it on to someone else. If you buy this keep in mind that if you love yourself, to not care what someone else thinks becomes second nature. Books cannot generalize a subject like this because everyone is different and there is always inner spirits of people in conflict with one another. If people do not like you that means you are doing something right. Probably not everything but something."
+1,It SUCKED!,"I hate the book. It was the worst thing i've ever seen! What ever you do, do NOT buy this book!!!"
+1,Must Have Been John Austin,"This is the first book I have ever purchased on Amazon that I had to return. It seemed to have been written by a man, there was not one scene that did not include some type of phallus. I am a fan of Victorian tales and classic from writers like Jane Austin, this book seemed to be written by someone from modern times trying to speak with the syntax and semantics of Victorian times. I would not recommend this collection to anyone who likes sensual and sexual play between women. There were some scenes with incest and rape. I did not get very far in this book, about the first 5 stories, in an attempt to find something worth my time. I returned the book the very next day after receiving it in the mail.Take a look at it in a book store before you purchase it to varify my words."
+1,Fairly enjoyable but of questionable origin,"I seriously question the validity of these stories as real Victorian writing. As another reviewer mentioned, there are no background and bibliographic references whatsoever. I would at least expect approximate dates and publishers of the original texts.My guess is that they were written by a man familiar with Victorian erotica, but some time after the era ended. One clue is that one story describes the woman as a ""lesbian,"" a word which didn't come into popular use until well after the Victorian era. Sexologists began using it in 1889, but it is really doubtful that a writer of common porn would be aware of the most recently published scientific writing.On the other hand, the stories are entertaining as some ridiculous little pieces of erotica."
+1,Doesn't do timeshifting with my Mitsubishi,This product I got yesterday doesn't do all its features when connected to my Mitsubishi 62525. It seemed to work ok but when I actually tried to record something it would lose its connection. Will probably return it if I can't get it to be stable this weekend.
+1,Cheaply made!,"These weights break apart VERY easily...the material is very cheap. They don't last and not worth the money, even on sale"
+2,bought as a gift,My brother in low loved them. He added them to his Tybo boxing gloves to give extra weight on his arms.
+1,Don't waste your money,"These wrist weights began leaking the sandy material on my first use. I bought Bell wrist weights from Amazon a couple of years ago and those have held up wonderfully. Sadly, Amazon doesn't carry them anymore. These Valeo wrist weights are very poor quality. For them to leak the weight material on first use they obviously were not made well. Amazon, you should remove these from your site."
+2,very satisfied,have nothing negative to say about this product. Very please!delicious satisfying I use these every day and I have no problems with any leakage from the product. Thanks for such a marvelous product.
+1,"Horrible, Absolutely Horrible","This product did not match the description, or the picture. The product was very bulky and poorly fit. I left it in a drawer for a couple of days, and, upon return, found that it had leaked a corrosive substance onto the drawer, that damaged the drawer and produced a foul odor. It was a very unpleasant experience. I would not recommend this product for anyone."
+1,"Leak Sand, NOT well made","Don't buy, Mine came leaking sand right outta the box. The material is thin plus these are 1 lb each weight for a total of 2 lbs for both wrists. I thought I was buying 2lb wrist weight per hand. NOPE"
+2,Just the right size!,"This product fits perfectly on my wrists. It's light but at the same time it adds a little variety to your workout. If you are just a beginner like me, I highly recommend this product."
+2,Love these,I had looked all over Houston for these and could not find them. They are just what I wanted.
+1,Ripped After 2 Months,"I purchased these weights for my 9 year old daughter, who has a petite build. They fit perfectly on her ankles, but would likely be too small for anyone over 5 feet. After wearing them a couple of times each week for two months, a rip developed along one of the seams and the sand came out. This is upsetting because otherwise these weights were perfect for my daughter - snug fit, soft fabric."
+1,Too tiny even for a tiny girl.,"I am 5'3"" and weigh 100lbs and have very tiny hands and wrists. These weights are so tiny, and they barely stretch, so I can hardly even get them on my wrists. Plus, the 1 lb weight is not nearly enough for me."
+1,vice grip and cheap material,"I am a thin woman and after a few minutes of wearing these, my hands turned blue. So tight. I paid for the darn things so I tried to wear them on my walk, but I was worried that a few more minutes more would mean amputation. I ended up carrying them home. I agree with the woman who said these felt like little useless bean bags. More like little torturous little bean bags."
+1,poorly constructed,"Well, I was worried when I read the review saying they didn't fit over large hands. I have pretty large hands and I had no trouble getting them on. However, they started leaking sand during the first use! I can't recommend these. I'll use them until they fall apart which probably won't be too many weeks."
+1,Product misrepresented,Discription says 2-2pound wrist weights. Product received was 2-1pound wrist weights. A deceptive rip-off!
+1,Not what I thought,These are a real disappointment. I thought I was buying 2 2lb weights. What I recceived was 2 1lb weights. they are very small and hard to get over my hands. I keep them overnight on a beer glass so that I can put them on. The accompanuing folder was for women. I will never againybuy items like this va the internet.
+1,Useless Waste of Money,These one pound wrist weights are pointless. They offer no useful weight resistance. My watch is heavier than these!
+1,Too small!,"I recently purchased these wrist weights, thinking I'd be able to use them as ankle weights. I couldn't get them over my foot, but this was completely understandable because they are in fact wrist weights. This would have been fine were it not for the fact that the weights don't even fit over my hands! I am quite skinny, and pretty small, so even when I tried my best to get them on my wrist, I was cutting off my own circulation.I don't know if it was just me or some kind of fluke, but they were definitely too small, and I can't use them so I will be sending them back."
+1,Unrealistically Small,"Even for a small woman such as myself, these wrist weights are so tight I can barely cram them on at all... let alone keep them on and exercise without damaging my skin! These should be advertised as weights for a child because they do not fit an adult - even a small slim adult."
+2,wrist weights (one lb each),"I'm very happy with this product, for me right now, they are perfect. The 4 rating is twofold however, one I can see how many people might not even be able to get a wrist in. I have small hands and had to struggle (but I like the snug fit), others probably couldn't even squeeze in. And also the material feels great, but looks a little dicey. The seams are already straining quite a bit with the struggling, I could easily see a rip in a few months of regular use. At 10 bucks though, I wouldn't mind an investment 3 times a year if need be. Anyway, great product, could be a tad bigger with sturdier material around the sides. But for right now, these are exactly what I was looking for to add to my cardio workouts."
+1,Ordered 2 pair and both leaked at the seams,"I love the size and comfort of these. I ordered a pair and within 1 week they started leaking at the seams. I then did an exchange online and AMAZON was great about taking care of it. However, the second pair did exactly the same thing. I would not buy these or recommend to anyone!"
+1,Cheap Cheap Cheap,"The day I received these they tore open and the little beads and grannules on the inside started to come out, not to mention I have about a 5 and 1/2 inch wrist and small hands and it is very difficult to slip these on over my hands onto my wrists. I dont see how anyone with larger hands and wrists could wear them. My advice is dont waste your money because once they tear it is not worth the shipping to send them back!!"
+1,WAAAY TEENY TINY,"These were so tiny I could just get them over four fingers. Box says ""one size fits most"". Most what? teenage girls? (I'm not a large man, I'm a petite adult woman, fit wasn't even close.)It's really appalling that amazon doesn't a MODICUM of info for items like this (like what's the diameter, the fact that there's NO stretch factor built into these at all.I've learntt my lesson. go to web sites that provide some info for purchases of this kind."
+1,Never quite worked for me,"I was really excited about adding these to my cardio workout, just to add a bit of weight without feeling it too much. That was the idea anyway. The issue is they didn't fit well, and there was no way to adjust them. I'm a 6'1"" tall woman with the proportions to go with the height, so I'm not dainty. These were tight on my wrists from the start. I wore them a few times thinking with use the material would stretch a bit, but the material just came apart at the seams and the sand inside started to spill out. Even then it wasn't THAT tight, I wouldn't have thought it would just fall apart. Even if they did fit I imagine they wouldn't last very long.For smaller people these will work out fine, but for people who are more robust, including most men, these simply won't work out very well. I wish the adjustable kind came in lighter weights."
+1,Not Happy,As soon as I opened the package I knew something wasn't right because there was sand inside. I put them on later in the day and there was sand on my arm. I finally found the hole in one of the weights. Not happy to say the least.
+1,I didn't like them,Can't say if this is a good product or not but the really got in the way while I was typing on my computer at work. My doctor suggested them for my tremors but they where to uncomfortable for me. You may like them for what you are using them for. Not a negative review this is more a personal choice review.
+1,A pile of gravel,I hardly used them and they come apart at the seams and the gravel comes out. A waste of money. After using them maybe ten times I have to throw them away.I wish I had read all the reviews here of people that had exactly the same experience as I did! Hardly used and they already fall apart! Sometimes they already leak sand when they arrive!
+1,Get ready to play pick up.,If you have large/thick wrists do not purchase this product. Each weight is a pound of tiny beads inside an oddly shaped design. Think of an oval that is thick on only two opposite facing curves. The given picture shows the thick sides but the surrounding edges are very thin.Cutting to the chase there is a high probability that the cloth will be cut or worn out very fast and you will have tiny beads leaking and spilling everywhere.Look elsewhere for wrist weights.
+1,Grrrrrrr-___-,"I was actually disappointed with these thing; after the second time I wore them, the little rocks were coming out from the were its sown together at. And its very annoying having a thousand little rocks in your shoe walking around."
+1,Valeo 2 lb wrist weights,"I am unable to put my hands thru the opening. The opening for the wrist is to small (approx 1 3/4 inches )and the weights are non adjustable. They may work best for someone who has very very small hands. But for the average size person I would not suggest these weights. Maybe the company should use stretchable material or add velcro to make them adjustable. I rated this product a 1 because of the feel of the material and the overall size of the weights. I am going to assume that if I could get them on, they would be very comfortable."
+1,Too Small,It hurts my wrist to slip this on and off. It would have been much better if it had a velco strip or something where you could wrap it around the wrist instead of having to force it on.
+2,Comfortable,I agree with the other reviews that you have to have thin wrists for this to fit/be comfortable. I'm quite petite and have a hard time slipping on the wrist weights.
+1,started to break one my first wear,the first time i slipped them on the side seams started to tear so much that the dirt on the inside started to fall out and i had to hand sew the seam back together
+1,Not as advertised- made for kids,the wrist weights did not stretch. Maybe ok for someone with very tiny hand or a kid but not for the average adult.
+1,Way Too Small!,"Do not ignore the previous posters complaints about the size of these weights. I did! I'm a woman with a wrist 6.75 inches in diameter and I wear a size 7 or medium glove. These weights are extremely hard to get on and very uncomfortable to wear. I really think they are only suitable for a child or a very, very small woman.Also the weights I received do not look like the pictured item. Valeo seems to have changed the entire design of these. Maybe they were better before? The pictured item seems to have a larger diameter in the opening. The ones I got desperately need some elastic or something."
+2,Just what I was looking for,"These are just what I was looking for. I bought ""Turbo Jam"" and wanted to get their ""sculpting gloves"". However, $50 for 1 lb gloves seemed excessive to me. So, I picked these up instead. They stretch and fit fine on my wrists. I use them around my hands, while making a fist. They work great and seem durable and well made."
+1,too small,"Very hard to put on, they are not very big, and I am a slender petite woman with little hands & wrists, but it feels like I am scraping my skin to get them on and off, do not care to wear them at all. Look nice, built well, but need to make bigger. Going to see if I can return them or resell them myself."
+1,Good only for the first few days,"So i purchased these weights a few days ago and they appeared very comfortable. But after a few days, the cloth started to expand and then sand started to seep through. This product was only good for teh first few days of purchase."
+1,not so great,came in great timing but after useing them for afew workouts a little sand came out of the seam.
+1,Really really small,"Let me start by saying there is nothing ""wrong"" with these weights. The quality is great, and the material is soft. However, when people say small...they mean it! I am a petite size 2 and they only barely fit. I actually got these for therapy use for my one-year old's ankles and these were the only one-pounders I could find. They fit my chuncky little one just perfectly."
+1,"Some chapters were good, some were bad, all in all just okay","I got this book as a free gift for attending a CRM conference. Some of the author's points are valid--the book was probably written before a lot of this material became obvious. (One of these days, I'm going to find a book that says ""People issues don't matter if your company's managers don't have a customer focus or your firm doesnt have the necessary IT infrastructure in place."" Can't wait for that.)I worked for Lucent in the 1990s and would swear that we coined the phrase ""People Process and Technology."" Anyway, it's been worn pretty thin. The tone of the book was a bit pedantic and stiff and so I found it a bit hard to to get through. I like Paul Greenberg's and Jill Dyche's CRM books much better, though, and would recommend them over this one, along with a new book called ""Why They Don't Buy"" by Max McKeown that is definitely the go-to book for CRM automation!"
+2,Lamp reflector,This is a great price for an item for a very difficult to find flashlight.I will definitely purchase again from this website
+1,"Beware, only Castillian spoken here",This set is fine if you only want to learn Spanish in the Castillian accent. Castillian is a rare accent that you will encounter in certain areas of Spain. No Latin American countries use Castillian! You'd be better off with a different set of software if you truly want to learn the Spanish that most native speakers use.
+1,Not worth the Money,"Lousy,couldn't be worse. Isn't worth the small amount of money.Wasn't worth the wait for delivery.Makes me more careful in the future about cheap products."
+1,It's bad,"This is BAD! It was so bad, I returned it. The virtual people look cheap, like cardboard, and they keep repeating the same word until you just want to scream! Trust me, I'm not just saying this to be mean, it's the truth. If you don't believe me, just buy it, and then you'll see."
+2,Product,I love this product. It was perfect. I got it in a great amount of time too. I would recomment it to anyone looking for realistic looking blood.
+2,This is a great cd!,"This is a great cd if you loved the music in the game. It seems to cover songs from the begining of the game to the very end. It has ocarina songs, main themes, store songs and more. I've had the cd a week and I love it. Overall this is a great cd and I recomend this if you love the music in the game."
+2,One of the best game soundtracks ever,"I recently bought this and Wow! I have not played the game in a while, and this CD made me want to play it again. I especally liked ""Inside Ganon's Castle,"" which is Ganon's theme played on a pipe organ. Any Zelda fan should get this. It's basiclly a great reversion of all the NES ans SNES Zelda games' music. It's the best one out of the N64 soundtracks."
+2,excelent,this cd is great. if you are a zelda fan you need this cd. i got it when i was recently in japan. its great music just the same as the games music.
+2,ZELDA!!!,"Oh Yeah, this is it. The Legend of Zelda Original Soundtrack. Chalk full of all the classic songs, Like Zelda's Lullaby, Serende of Water, Potion shop. It has all those songs and more. It even has the sound effects for whenever you open a chest. For all Zelda fans or even those that like music this CD is definately a must have for any collection."
+2,I Recommend It,"This CD is a complete compilation of all the songs from TLOZ: OOT. For the most part I like it, but it has some drawbacks. See, when Ocarina of Time first came out, I bought the soundtrack off of Nintendo, which only had 29 songs. Obviously, it hardly contains every song from the game, but the ones on this track are so much longer. Example: in my CD, Track Number 25, Gerudo Valley, runs through the 'verses' twice and then concludes, whereas on this CD, it only runs through once. Acually, it does that for most of the tracks. Zora's Domain on this CD is only about a minute and a half, while mine is longer. I recommend this CD to anyone who is a devout Legend of Zelda fan. It has everything on it, I was thrilled (I especially liked the Temple tracks). They arranged it well, though I think one of the tracks is repeated somewhere. Anyway, I think it's worth the money. GO FOR IT!!!"
+2,the best music for the best videogame,"This Cd contains every track you hear in the video game. If you liked the game, you'll love this cd, just to hear it is like playing the game all over again. A MUST HAVE FOR ZELDA FANS."
+2,Legendary Sounds,"A great soundtrack for anyone, If you played the game you should get it. If you are a Zelda fan who hasn't played this game, I still suggest you get this. In fact, I am listening to even as I write this review. It succsesfully downloads to the I-pod.(Yay!) Every once and I while I would smile because I remember how long I played it. I love hearing temple of time song. So it doesn't matter how old the game is, it just matters how good the music is.The CD came right on time considering that I live in Germany."
+2,This is Epic!!,"This soundtrack is just like playing the video game in a short period of time! If you love this game, you'll love this cd!"
+2,kool,"first of all, the music on zelda ocarina of time matches the setting you are in. for example, listen to the water temple music. most people get an image of a watery or icy place. the game's songs impressed many people im sure. the game is already great by it self, but the music just takes it to the next level."
+2,"Fun, fairly quick strategy game that anyone can play.","I originally bought this game after reading reviews on Amazon. It states ""ages 12 and under"", but play it almost every day with my 6 year old daughter. While she needs coaching from time to time, this is a strategy game that a young person can play that will adults will also enjoy. All but one or two of the times I have played this game it has only been with one other player, so I cannot talk a whole lot about how good the game is beyond two player. But in the two-player game, even a novice player can pick it up after one or two games and be very competitive. This game requires each player to adapt strategies to his or her opponents moves, so each game requires original thinking and planning. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a quick, competitive strategy game."
+1,Disappointed,"I am so disappointed with the Eebee DVD. I bought it based on a review in Parents magazine, and also from the reviews posted here. I feel Eebee DVD's are geared for first time parents, when their babies are just starting to move around. It gives you some great ideas of things to do with your new explorer. My 16 month old is an avid Baby Einstein watcher (LOVES them!) and was not interested in this DVD AT ALL. Not even little Eebee himself could hold my toddler's attention."
+2,Great Quality and shipping time,I would like to thank the seller for the great quality and the fast shipping :) i really liked your service
+1,A disappointing entry in the Frommer series,"I travel extensively and am a fan of Frommer's guides which I generally find to have a nice assortment of options in varying price ranges. The volume on South Africa however, was a great disappointment. If Frommer's were to be believed, you had to pay $200 and up for a decent hotel room. Fortunately I have often traveled in South Africa, enjoyed its reasonably priced accomodations, and knew such prices were nonsense. I stayed in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other top destinations in season for less than half that much. The guide also overlooked destinations a bit off the beaten path and proved of so little use to me that I didn't bother to pack it home with me. I strongly suggest the Eyewitness guide instead or just surf the web for tons of great information from the South African Tourism Board."
+2,Great guide to South Africa,"In December 99 we used Frommer's 00 South Africa for a nine day tour by car through the Western Cape -- a good test for relevance and comprehensiveness. We found it by far the most helpful of the guides we looked at. An amazing amount of detail, good maps, lots of interesting background information, and thoroughly entertaining. How all guidebooks should be."
+2,Best overall,My nephew and I are going to South Africa for the World Cup. I took all the South Africa travel books out of the library and thought this one was the most clearly presented.
+1,Kindle edition is bad,"Bought this book on Kindle. It turns out to be impossible to navigate and is difficult to use as a guidebook. Maps are wortless on Kindle, but I knew this prior to buying it.In addition to the Kindle shortcomings I find the guide suprisingly boring.I dont care if a taxi company is run exclusivly by women and I do not understand what a ""chi- chi"" atraction is. Sadly it is impossible to return this Kindle book.Bought Bradt and Rough Guide in paper format as replacements. Will not use this one.Found this Kindle book to be worthless and as a result it got a bad rating."
+1,What a disappointment.,"We are fans of Frommer's Guide books from previous trips and choose this book from Amazon.com without reviewing it the old fashioned way - browsing through the pages/sections. Too late we discovered the book barely mentioned our destination points: Pretoria (Tshwane), and a private game reserve bordering Kruger National Park. We missed the 'where to dine' suggestions and places of interest in/near Pretoria, which have been particularly helpful in the past.In addition, we found at least one map reference that sent the reader to a page that had no corresponding text to the map cross reference. We ended up leaving the book at home."
+2,Awesome !!!!!!,"Without any doubt,Cat among the pigeons is one of agatha christie's best.It is an awesome book.The story is set in an English bording school,Meadowbanks.I really love this book because the story is set in a school and agatha portrays the character of the teachers very well.I was happy POirot did not appear until the second murder had took place because i found him very annoying in the other books.However he really was a genius in solving the puzzle,which is fit for experts..Overall,Cat among the pigeons was immensely enjoyable and it is a must read!!!!!!!"
+2,EXCELLENT MYSTERY THAT CONTINUALLY HAS YOU GUESSING!!,"This is definitely my favorite Agatha Christie book. The element of a girls' school murder was classic. It was good without being to deep. Also, no matter how hard you try, you cannot guess the end, unti Mr. Poirot explains of course. Personally, I liked him not being in much of the book because it took a school girl to find out the mystery. I recommend this to anyone who wishes to read a frivolous, exciting, and definitely intersting book."
+1,Meh.,"An interesting story, but the author tried to do too much in 400 pages. Too many characters and too many voices resulted in a somewhat awkward tale full of flat, one-note caricatures. At first, I found it somewhat misogynistic, as the first hundred pages lacked a single female character that wasn't a monster, a nutjob, or a complete waste of oxygen; as I read on, I realized that the male characters weren't any better, there were just more of them. Being un-Christian, and especially un-Catholic, I just didn't ""get"" a lot of the horror aspects of this book, either. Ho-hum, the Succubus is killing someone else now, next? This is the author's first novel, though, so maybe the next attempt will be better. Not a horrible book, but not compelling enough to take with me to finish on a plane."
+2,Loved it all!,"As a fan of the horror genre I am very often forced to sit through a book by a well known author that although has the major affect of scaring me out of my wits, rarely gets deep into my own personal life. Mr. Marano has succeeded where others have failed me!From the moment I picked this book up, I just couldn't put it down until I finished the story.The story of two Princes of Hell each trying to take over the world was as gripping as it was frightening, and left me wanting more from this author. His style of prose was just amazing.Of course the real good stuff is the emotional roller coaster you get the privilege to be on from almost page one!This book takes you everywhere, from sorrow to hopeful, and taking little pitstops at each emotion along the way.With characters I could really feel for, the struggle for Earth was just a beautiful mix of great insight and moments of pure suspense.Pick it up if you can, it's a great read!"
+1,Needs a good editor,"Interesting concept, some interesting characters, but too much. The language gets so heavy handed -- how many similes and metaphors can you take -- and melodrama, boy! At times this book was like reading the worst sections of Anne Rice's Violin over and over and over ... Yeah, yeah, yeah .. I got it already! Move on."
+1,Damnation by Disjointure,"I enjoyed the storyline and charactor development. It should have been a 'good read' but was, for me, spoilt by cumbersome presentation and 'arty' expression. I was looking for a story which the theme promised but it got lost in the litteray world. Why can't these writers present ideas and thoughts simply? Complexity does not equate with 'quality'. I also deplore the trend of many a horror novel nowadays having to have a statutary gay component. What's wrong with a bit of plain old spine chilling with a touch of straight on the side?When I finished this story I was not desperately looking for another by the same author! Compare this to ""The Stake' or ""Crota' which where fun reads."
+1,.....eh....,it was well written and i probably would have enjoyed the plot had i been able to follow it. i lost interest before the end and lost the book...no sweat off my back. it was nothing special and it would probably be better going to the library.
+1,"Boring, pointless, meandering","Mr. Marano's story wanders...and wanders... and wanders. His characters don't interact, and their development is pointless. This book is fully 200 pages too long. How long can the demons of Hell just sit and stir to existence and still keep our attention? Not 250 pages! There are some good moments, such as the Succubus inhabiting the mouse, but they are few and far between. The premise of this novel was so very promising -- I was very excited to read it. And I was let down completely. Mr. Marano, please, next time you have a good idea for a story, please write a story, not an epic adventure of style."
+2,It works!,"I used the emu oil faithfully over the course of several weeks and had very noticeable benefits. Very fine lines vanished (really!) and deeper lines diminished noticeably. My husband even commented on the difference. Further, my complexion is pinkish from rosacea, and the emu oil took some (not all) of the pink from my skin. Finally, the skin on my cheeks had been inexplicably rough as well, and the emu oil smoothed my skin. This is a terrific product that absolutely lived up to its claims."
+2,What fine lines????,I love this product and found that it really worked well to heal my face after a chemical peel. I was through the entire process in five days and my skin looks great.
+1,not really,"I tried this product, noticed absolutely no difference in the appearance in my skin, wrinkles or anything else, just saying"
+2,Good stuff,I've only started using the Emu Oil. It does feel like something that's really good for my skin. I don't know that I look 30 years younger. . maybe that will come with time LOL.
+1,baby oil maybe emu oil....not!,This oil feels like baby oil but more watery and oily. Total waste of money and did not sooth or heal my skin. I have never written a review but I really needed something to heal my skin and am so dissaponted I waited for such a poor product with awful quality and results. Do not buy!
+1,Triple Refined Emu Oil,"I don't think the product does what they say it will do which makes it a very expensive bottle of oil. The program would not let me submit wtih no stars, which is what I would give the product based on the claims for the products usage."
+2,Great Product,I already use the Emu oil and thought this might work on my face! Wasn't sure as my face is very sensitive to topical moisturizers. I was pleasantly surprised that I did not break out and this has worked phenominally! I would recommend you try this on especially dry skin!
+2,Clever verse book for children,"Although a fun book to read to a child, not Lynley Dodd's best. The various cats' names are quite clever, and the last page is entertaining for a child who likes surprises. I was hoping for more extended rhymes and a more complex story (a la Slinky Malinki), but this one is not quite of the same calibre. Still, a good addition to a child's library."
+2,Slinky is at it Again,"My kids ages 4 and 6 love these books. The rhyming and story line are perfect for their age, well written, nice pictures. We read them over and over again, a perfect before bedtime book."
+2,"Solid Album, great comback","Not as fun as the second album, not as accessible as the first... probably the best whole album from SDRE. Some great songs... ""Two Promises"", ""100 Million"" the title track and ""Guitar and Video Games"" stand out as some of SDRE's best.Does require a couple of listens to to get truly into, but rewarding in the end."
+2,i dont know why those bastards rated 1 and 2,those damn bastards that rated this cd 2 should be burned. they dont know what they are talking about.....sdre is the best band ive heard. well ive only heard about them a few months ago but i love their songs a(space)lot
+2,They're all good!,"Upon hearing ""How it feels..."", I was blown away by the overpowering musicianship, as well as the different ranges Jeremy sings in. Although it lacks the driving breakdowns and pure ""rock"" moments of the past, it most definetly is an album that changes for the better. I feel this is a more mature album, by a matured band. Every song has its own special appeal, that keeps you listening (like I would have turned it off anyway). It's also a great album to listen to after smokin' a few jizoints, or before bed!"
+2,Top-Notch,"I had already heard a couple of SDRE's cd's before I heard this one, including their 1999 Live disc which contains a good number of the songs featured here. Probably because of that I actually like the live versions of ""Pillars"", ""Guitars & Video Games"", ""Every Shining Time You Arrive"", and ""100 Million"" better than the versions featured here. But this is still a great disc and probably worth getting just for ""Roses In Water"" and ""Days Were Golden."""
+2,Good album,"I like this album a lot. There's a lot of power and swirling guitars, and the melodies just knock you flat. Enigk's soaring tenor is at its most tremendous here. Every Shining Time you Arrive is a classic, and #9, the title of which contains a dirty word, has one of the most beautiful and jarring transitions I've heard in years. Great CD.On another note, I think it's funny that a previous reviewer, Heidikakis from NY, lifted almost all of her(his?) review from pitchforkmedia.com...Why would someone do that? I'm sure that the folk at pitchforkmedia.com aren't pleased."
+2,"if you don't like this you are an idiot,,, enough said",This is an amazing record. I need not say anymore. Thank the good lord above for making this records happen.
+2,"Emo-whatever, welcome back, guys!!","I just have to say what an amazing experience it was to see Sunny Day Real Estate's first show back together in July. They played all of the songs from the new album, left stage, and came back for an encore of ""Circles"" and ""J'Nuh."" It was truly one of the most spiritually moving concerts I have ever been to. The new record is amazing and I suggest that you buy it right now."
+2,rock and roll equals sdre,"the best album since appetite for destruction. sdre equals genius. if rock and roll is a religion, jeremy is pope john."
+2,"they're back, they're better, and they'll continue that way","I know the members of the band and they're some of the greatest people out there and they're music is to match. William Goldsmith's drumming is amazing and his energy is not to be beat. Anyone who says that they're too quiet don't know anything about quality. This is quality few ever hear in music.They are talented and emotional and willing to experiment. More experiments with intense, emotional music will be on the next album. If you like this, check out Diary and the Pink Album."
+1,The Day That Sunny Day Died,"When I bought this album, I felt like crying. My favorite band, Sunny Day Real Estate, had reformed and I was thrilled. Then when I actually heard the CD, it was just a slap in the face. Sunny Day sounds nothing like they did in ""Diary"" or ""LP2"" anymore. They are more of a rather watered-down alternative rock. ""Every Shining Time You Arrive"" is definetely a great song, but there's no other song on the CD that would make you want to buy it. Let's face it...Sunny Day is dead, but what they did in their first two CDs makes them legendary."
+1,I'm sorry,"This album is just plainly a dissapointment. Half the album is brilliant and the other half, well they should have just put this out as and e.p. with only half of the songs. Sure Pillars, Every shining time, and How it feels to be, are brilliant. But they are ruined by 100 million, Two Promises, and Roses in Water. I expected this to be their best album (after hearing Jeremy's solo album, which is a must buy) but it just turns out to studio, which means not that much emotion. Sure Jeremy is screaming, but there is nothing in his scream. Maybe Nate was more important than they'll admit. The emo is only slightly there and that is what they are EMO! Not alt-rock. Don't start with this one. Buy Diary, and hear what one of the most promising bands of all time used to sound like. Maybe they shouldn't have gotten back together."
+1,Terrible,"This album was a huge disappointment for me. Buy diary. The songs on 'this is how it feels...' make me think that sunny day has lost it for good. i cant't remember hearing such a bad album from such a good band. try listening to ""Mogwai"" if you like sunny day."
+2,amazing atomospheric mood music,"i heard the song ""pda"" by interpol a couple of years back and it brought me back to this disk. such an amazing sound. this was their best cd and is some of the best of the late eighties and early nineties. they recorded this disc at a little island studio and it's as if they somehow transferred the vacation attitude into the music. it's difficult to explain it except to say the songs on this disc build an incrediclby wonderful mood and just seem to flow one to the next. it's like the best of the Catherine Wheel and the best Lush mixed together - great guitar, atomospheric and solid song writing. a totally enjoyable musical experience that stands the test of time."
+2,Higdon's rapid.fire,An absolutely wonderful disc that I can't stop listening to. Recommended for anyone who likes contemporary chamber music (mostly flute and strings).
+1,Kindle edition NOT the Tom Stoppard translation!,"I bought the Kindle edition of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard under the impression that it was the translation done by English playwright Tom Stoppard as the authorship of the item clearly states in Amazon's description. However, upon examining the title page of the Kindle book I was shocked to see someone else listed as the translator. I have not read this translation and therefore cannot review it, but I am extremely disappointed that Amazon is misrepresenting this item and they need to dix it!"
+2,Good play,I read this because my husband had to buy it for a college course and it was actually a really good play to read :) The only part I hate about reading plays is keeping who says what straight!
+1,Something had stabbed through the book,"The packaging allowed something to stab through thepaper of the book and ruin the bottom of two pages. I repaired it with tape, but itcould not be used by anyone but me. I will keep it however."
+1,Who is the translator?,"With hundreds of versions of The Cherry Orchard available, you would think that Amazon would have the sense to name the translator. I think this is the same version used by LA Theater Works in which case the translator would be Michael Frayn."
+1,Reading this book was a mistake,"Reading this book, though it was very short, was an incredibly large waste of time! It was confusing, badly written and pointless. Reading a book where the plot is hidden in choppy sentences and weird Russian words contributed to my dislike of this book. Take my advice, if you are going to read this book dont read it before bed or you will most definatly fall asleep!"
+1,A dreadful play.,"""The Cherry Orchard"" is an atrocious play. If we hold this play in high regard, then we dramatist's need to reevaluate our standards. Chekhov wrote a play that will make you not care an inch about the character's or their situation(s). For him to think that this is a comedy makes you wonder if he understood the point he himself was trying to make. The characters are pathetic and they'll make you pity them - not because of their predicaments, but because of whom they are. I do not recommend."
+2,Timeless,"The Cherry Orchard was me first experience with Chekhov, and I was surprised at the depth in this 49 page play. By no means would I considered myself a ""literary expert,"" but this was very readable and you can pull a lot of the deeper meanings and its context in Russian history by yourself. I was confused at a couple people who write that the simply couldn't understand it and it put them to sleep! It's not THAT tough! If I could understand and appreciate it, almost anyone can!What I like most about Chekhov is that he doesn't simplify his characters. He's a realist in this sense. Lopahkin and Trophimof each have admirable and detestable characteristics, just like you and I. While it may be set in the tumultuous period prior to the Russian revolution, the ideas and the discussions this play provokes are timeless.Highly recommended!"
+2,"Anton chekhov's ""the cherry orchard"" is captivating.","Anton chekhov's ""the cherry orchard"" is a captivating, but somewhat confusing tale of an aristocratic household that comes face to face with adversity. His impressionistic portrayal of characters delivers a power packed package of meaning that both appeals to and appalls every human heart. Through a subtle messages and powerful passages chekhov purveys his sentiments about a world that is tainted by a dark cloud of selfishness. Although the play itself is tragic-like the characters are not tragic. They seem to blindly stumble upon the pages of life accomplishing absolutely nothing. Through checkhov's genius they still remain human, with dreams and fears like the rest of us. It is through these characters that chekhov's beliefs are made known."
+2,It is a very BRIEF! but very lucid and fun to read!,"You defintely can judge the book by its cover on this book. I really liked it a lot. I used this book as a reference tool to teach my philosophy/ethics class in college. This is defintely not for the serious philosophy student, but a very nice introduction to the ideas that dominated western thought throughout the Greek/Roman world that has come to us today. It also treats postmodernism, and the ideas that dominates today as well. This book presents a very lucid history of ideas that is very enjoyable and fun to read!Because I had to interloan the book from another library and I am unable to renew it, I will buy it after I place this review. ..."
+1,Very poor book,"This book lost all credibility when I read the authors' attack on fundamentalism. I am a former fundamentalist, so I might be expected to have an apostate's bias against fundamentalism, but these authors are not only inaccurate but almost comically biased. The authors claim that the fundamentalists' belief in the truth of the Bible is ""borders on idolatry,"" that fundamentalists are ""often parasitic"" and define themselves not by belief in their scriptures or truth, but by their opposition to ""other approaches."" Instead of examining the mainstream Christian fundamentalist beliefs, the authors simply define all fundamentists as having ""a totally closed world view,"" and damn all fundamentalists by guilt through supposed association with the Ayatollah Khomeini, David Koresh and the Taliban.Lastly, the title is misleading, especially when sold in secular stores, as mine was. The title would more accurately be, _A Liberal Christian Response to Philosophy_, instead of the current title."
+1,A little disappointing,A whole bunch of commercials and a couple articles and even less pictures worth looking at.
+1,I am being gererous giving this one star!!,"What you have here it the single most worst cd ever made.How someone thought it was a good idea to take Hank Sr.'s low-fi mono recordings, peel off his voice and put it in modern, digital stereo surrounding is beyond me.Imagine Hank Jr. singing a line, then a great guitar solo, then Hank III taking a vocal turn, then a guitar solo, then Hank Sr. coming in with vocals that seem to come off an lp that was found lying in the gravel somewhere at a flea market.It is beyond bad. Not a good idea, and nothing like ""There's a Tear in My Beer."""
+2,Great!,I received the CD in within time frame given. Great CD and a good experience. Love buying through Amazon. Very happy with the purchase.
+1,Uninspired,"I picked this up back in '98 after seeing Hank III for the first time. Perhaps for the Hank Jr. fans it is worth your time but for me a Hank Sr. & Hank III fan it is disappointing. I'm aware of the family lineage but I don't need to hear this blend of voices to appreciate the songwriting talent of Hank Williams.I did talk to Hank III about this recording and it sounded like his dad's idea not his. Out of the dozens of recordings of all three of the artists, this is my least favorite for all of them."
+2,Love Hank Music,"Awesome Country Music From Past & Present,If You Like Hank Williams Buy This CD. Every Track Is A Gem & The CD Has Been Compiled Brilliantly Combining The 3 Hanks, Well Done."
+2,Good set for roof tiles,"This has the more shallow sloped roof tile. There is another type that is steeper. They do connect, they are just not the same pitch.This is an excellent set to be able to get enough roof tiles to actually cover the roof of a house. It is a bit expensive, but it's not too easy to go about it any other way.The doors and windows are a very large scale. They're just fine, too, if you like this size. I'm not a fan, myself--I like the older style of doors and windows. But those are basically out of production. I would think most kids would be fine with them."
+1,wrong sizes,"I love legos, but his was a little disappointing. The roof tiles are wider than the ""normal"" lego tiles that come with other kits, so you can't combine the sets. The reason I got this set was to create bigger houses, but I still can't since the tiles don't match my other tiles. Not sure why. As for the windows and doors, they are great."
+2,"Lego doors, windows, and roof tiles",Great for kids who like legos and never have enough doors and windows. Will keep them busy for hours.
+2,Vocally obnoxious and musically brutal,"Start to finish, it's like Judas Priest on steroids and a singer that is so over the top on his highs it's like a banshee having a seizure. The music is heavy, catchy and intricate and his vocals soar over it all making it ten times more intense and fun, yes fun to listen to. Some disagree and think his vocals are TOO OTT but it all comes down to personal opinion. It's like a metal opera that is very dramatic. It can go from vengeance to a very emotional state from song to song and it takes you on a journey. You know those crazy Italians. They're intense in everything they do and it is all over this cd. I bought this purely because I thought the cover was ridiculously awesome. I mean, a centurion holding a pump action sawed off shotgun? Sold."
+2,Greg,The High Ceilings is a great band. Max Heinegg is a musical genius. I recommend all thier albums.
+2,Casualties Of War,This is a flawless film about the true atrocities of the Vietman War and one mans struggle to find justice for the innocent. Penn and Fox give first class performances in the film not to mention the brilliant supporting cast. This film is far superior to others of the genre.
+1,This movie is a disservice to Vietnam vets.,"In 1967 and 1968, I was squad leader in Vietnam in the 25th Infantry Division. This is yet another Hollywood movie that portrays Vietnam combat vets as perverts, and heartless killers. Nothing could be farther from the truth. War is brutal and ugly and the Vietnam War was no exception, but young Americans served honorably in Vietnam as Americans have in other wars. Yes, these things may have happened, but they were the exception and not the rule. It seems that most of the movies I've seen focus on the same negative themes. If you REALLY want to know what the war was like, the only DVD I could fully recommend is ""Dear America, Letters Home from Vietnam"". This DVD contains actual Vietnam War footage, which is mixed with letters home read by Tom Berenger, Robin Williams, Robert Deniro, Michael J. Fox, Martin Sheen and many others. Please see this video if you really want to begin to understand what combat vets experienced and how they conducted themselves."
+2,Disturbing and Engrossing,"If you can ignore the stale acting by Michael J. Fox - and that's not that hard - you'll discover a terrifically powerful and wrenching Vietnam drama. More personal then most, and one of the few to offer up a believably rounded portrait of the Vietnamese. And, of course, Sean Penn is riveting. Directed by Brian DePalma, the movie has a graphic, pictorial forcefulness that recalls his work in ""The Untouchables."" Not a hit when it was released, but well worth seeking out."
+2,Michael J Fox shines....,"This is Michael J Fox's at his best. The movie is very good. I can watch this one over and over. Good cast, except Sean Penn overacts his character. Definitely worth viewing."
+1,horrible. save your money,"This the the absolute worst war movie ever made. It is full of HORRIBLE acting (Sean Penn is no Tom Berringer in Platoon!). The film is full of geographical inaccuracies (a train on the side of a mountain in Vietnam???). Trust me, save your money. This is blatantly an anti-war movie and has no purpose other than for some hollywood celebrity pundits trying to make soldiers look like criminals."
+1,It is all untruths...lies!,"I was there for two years, there are very few if any real facts in this movie, on the Extras Disc the advisers and statisticians did not tell the truth...The movie is a lie!"
+1,A pity of a mess.,"Bian De Palma makesthe mistake of hiscareer by doing twothings. Making a judgement on a warhe doesnt understandand by counting onMichael J Fox to carry the film.Its such a whiney mess of a film that I use it to annoy my wife when she asks whats on television.Its actually that bad. Sean Penns acting in this film will go down in history as one of the great and mighty pieces of overacting and caricature. It will be used in acting classes for yrs to come as an example of how to butcher a part beyond recognition.I have read the reviews for this film and am astounded that one single positive review was written.A biased,lousy mess that will be forgotten. Look at what its selling for used and you will see for yourself."
+1,It Sucked,This movie stinks. It was so bad that I hope I never have to watch it again for the rest of my life.
+1,Terrible movie,Totally unbelievable and bad in all respects. Really worthless. Only reason I give it two stars is because the [Vietnamese girl]is not bad to look at when they first abduct her.
+2,The Rest of the Story,"I know the soldier on whom the character of Sven was based, and the incident portrayed in the movie impacted his life in a major way. Due to death threats from the comrades he turned in for their crimes, he and his wife decided not to have children. At the time, they felt that the risk to their own lives and any family they might start were too great. Fortunately, nothing ever came of the threats, even after the rapists/murderers got out of prison. But this gentle, compassionate, loving couple was kept from having a family due to the shadow on their lives.American servicemen are just as guilty of such atrocities today. We've already seen stories of how they rape their own female comrades in Iraq and Afghanistan. No wonder the people whose countries we occupy hate the ""Ugly Americans."""
+2,the only movie to take American evil as its subject,"Brian De Palma took advantage of the post-Platoon glasnost to put this mini-My Lai centre-stage, and made Casualties of War the only Vietnam film to make American evil its subject. Though he softened its horrors after appalled previews, it was a flop, of course. No surprise to all non-Americans. An important movie, shunned by too many Americans."
+2,Land of Confusion,"Interesting film set in Vietnam brings up the whole issue of morality in war. Can morality exist in war? Is there such an animal? In such a graphic film depicting death, carnage and rape where does one draw the line? Penn is excellent as usual but Fox probably cast for his mere presence, as a character of virtue may be the real casualty here that diminishes the impact of the director's intentions. This film contains one of Ennio Morricone's best latter scores."
+2,War,I think that stories like this happenes in the time of War .The only think is that we did not enjoy this moivie is thatyou can tell that Penn is acting especially during that rapescene where his face get all blushed . Michael on the otherhand I think that was great . But with that title De Palma couldhave invented a much better movie . But in the end I think thatits great and that one should give it a try
+2,Painfully Good,"For many years I avoided Viet Nam era war movies. It seemed hollywood was never able to present a reasonable portrayal of the period. This movie never seemed to grope with that problem. I've read reviews of this film that criticize Fox's acting (both his ability and style), trying to say he's no different in this film than in his prior comedy roles. Nothing could be further from the truth. Fox delivers a powerful yet believeable performance in Casualties of War. He becomes a seasoned combat soldier while at the same time retaining his humanity. I will also agree with other reviewers who have pointed out that this movie is one that leaves you feeling drained but remains one to keep because it is full of emotional content, superb acting, and a well told tale."
+2,good vietnam flick,"casualties of war showed us the meaning of the title! m.fox did a great job in this one!if you like war storys,this one should be in the top ten list!"
+2,great purchase,Great encyclopedia for a researcher. Always helpful to have next to you. You will find detailed explanations of some terms.
+2,A very nice album,"I picked up this album without knowing what was really in it. I liked Xenogears, I liked music by Mitsuda. But this album combined the Xenogears songs and the magnitude of Mitsuda's work into a rather lively, fluid, and beautifully rendered celtic-themed album. All the songs from first track to last is filled with celtic-style renditions of the game's songs at their best. And all the low-quality midi voices you heard in the game has been turned into a glorious vocal performance on this album. Every tune seemed to have a life of its own, making this album have a unique personality. The only flaw I found was a rather repetitious feel of every song and that there weren't enough tracks on this album. But this album is certainly worth picking up."
+2,Wabash Standard Plans,"I purchased this book for my husband after he saw it at a train show at a much higher price. He is an avid Wabash RR fan and collects what he can find on the Wabash, this book is mostly on specifications,plans, technical and reference material. He enjoyed receiving it and adding it to his collection."
+1,Save your Money,"NOT VERY GOOD AT ALL! there are four discs, the only useful one is the first disc. it starts out by teaching you basic vocab...how to say bathroom, silverware, fruits, food items, how to tell time, colors, numbers and stuff like that. but then u put in the second disc and its speaking ENTIRELY in Japanese and it's impossible to understand whats going on or what youre supposed to do by just what you learned on the first disc. also there are interactive games to help u learn and remember, but the games are easy and repetitive and get boring fast! Not a good tool for learning Japanese...disappointing =("
+2,A very good CD,"This CD has a lot to know. If you take your time you usually learn pretty well. I myself am only on the first CD. I am learning the words before the symbols (personally, I think that works the best). Overall, it's good. But I need to spend a lot of time on it. The second CD has just Japanese, so if I were you I'd spend a lot of time and get the required 1800 points."
+1,Terrible.,"Your money would be better spent on a book that teaches you grammar AND vocabulary. This set comes with no directions, just a bunch of CDs in a box. Using the software isnt explained, the games are useless as you can win just by clicking all over, you dont have to learn anything.Learning phrases isnt helpful for any language if you dont know how to take vocabulary and form your own phrases.Honestly this is a waste of cash. Get a book. If you need pronunciation help buy a book with an audio disc included."
+1,Poor,Disk#1 - too few wordsDisk#2 - starts with based on reading; but there are no lessons on how to readetc
+2,Wonderful japanese comedy series,This is great comedy for adults (for more grown up kids also if allowed with some swearing). Much better than expected. And it has a very fine storyline behind.
+1,Terrible dub! Completely different from original series.,"This sucked!The WORST English dub EVER!Crayon Shinchan is long TV series that lasted close to 12 years in Japan. Funimation did NOT purchase the entire series just a handful of episodes, so you don't see how the stories and characters developed and changed over the many seasons.The English dub they made changed the entire dialogue and Americanized practically ALL the characters and situations to an extreme low brow humor. Granted the original show did have a lot of puns, and low brow humor as well, but Shinchan did retain an innocence for his mischief, being the focus that he was always this incredible force of fun shaped as a 5 year old boy. True fans of the manga and series should NOT buy this lame production by Funimaiton."
+1,TOO MUCH PRESSURE,I received one of these carafes for fathers day last year. After filling every first time you push the button to pour coffee..it pops and blows coffee all over. I have found I have to hold a paper towel over the top to keep everything dry! I have had bad luck with other Oggi coffee carafes too.
+1,Don't Waste Your Money on Oggi Coffee Carafes!,"This carafe doesn't not keep the coffee hot or even warm for that matter more than an hour or so, and that is only when you preheat it and fill it full of coffee. Otherwise, you will have cold coffee in no time. It is impossible to keep clean even with a bottle brush. It's stainless steel but the bottom is rusting (on the outside) and although its only 3-4 months old the lever in the lid has broken for no apparent reason. Move on to some other brand like Correlle. This one is a wast of money."
+2,"TOTALLY UNIQUE, COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. BRILLIANT!","I loved this story and am sad to have just finished the last page. Maggie Osborne is a brilliant storyteller. Her heroines are unforgettable, strong, funny, and completely real. She paints such vivid portraits with her novels. Lady Reluctant has risen to the top of my favorites by Ms. Osborne. It's everything one wants a romance novel to be and more....I rarely laugh out loud while reading and this book did it to me! Get this book and enjoy...it's a great adventure that will have you longing for more."
+2,All those songs we like curled up in a CD,"Ive beaten Final Fantasy 7, so I know every song on here by heart. Most of the songs are spectacular, expecially J-E-N-O-V-A and One Winged Angel. If any of you have played Kingdom Hearts before, and battled Sephiroth at the coliseum, you may hear a familiar soundtrack in the background... YES! Thats One Winged Angel! So thats where Cloud got his wing! Also, when you're in the library at Hollow Bastion on Kingdom Hearts and in the Red Room at the beggining of the game (The clip where Aerith [AERITH!? YES WE KNOW AERIS DIED BUT AERITH!?] is talking to Donald and Goofy, because Sora hasnt even met them yet.), if you listen closely, it will be playing Aeris's theme... or at least it did on my game. My favorite song on this disc esides JENOVA would be Mambo de Chocobo. It reminds me og riding the chocobo in FFVII... ah yes, I had a gold chocobo!"
+2,Pretty Damn Good......,If you buy it then you should skip to the last two.Aeriths Theme and One Winged Angel in full orchestra alone is worth the price of this album.But if you are a real FF7 fan then I recommend that you take a look at the full collection.But if you don't have enough to spend then buy this one .The 3 songs are worth it and and some of the others are catchy if you relate them to the game.
+2,"""A Western Extravaganza""","This unusual western is filled with not only the regular horse and six-shooters,but a fantastic sword fight between Bob Steele and the badie,Fred Cavins. A young George ""Gabby"" Hayes plays Bob's sidekick and the end is played out with Bob hopping into his race car and chasing down the escaping bad guy. Very unusual, but as a western? Well, maybe not that great,but worth it if only for the sword fight which shows some real talent on Bob's part."
+2,Timely and uplifting,"Pastor Mark gives us exactly what the title of this book implies. This is a devotional, but it reads more like a series of true mini-sermons that present biblical truths as well as practical applications of the subject matter. Many of the devotionals have a relevant story with them, and they all turn your focus back to the Bible. In a day and age when things aren't so hopeful, this is a blessing from God that really delivers what the title promises. Highly recommended!"
+1,Not at all what I expected!,This book seems just a vehicle to vent the author's bitterness and is a very poor representation of the experience of Catholic schooling and upbringing. I am saddened to think readers may think it is. It is neither humorous nor entertaining. I read it cover to cover looking for merit and found none. I have to give it a poor rating.
+1,Disappointed,"The book did bring back pleasant memories of attending a Catholic School. It's too bad that Gina Cascone hated attending a Catholic School. I kept reading hoping that at some time she would say something good about being a Catholic. But that never happened. If I hadn't experienced Catholic Schools myself, this book would convince me that sending your child to a Catholic school is child abuse. I only recommend this book for people who hated being Catholic."
+1,Catholic bashing packaged as humor...,"I, too, grew up Catholic. I, too, have hilarious stories of my experiences. How lucky I feel, though, to have been raised to honor and respect my faith. Yes, my old friends and I still chuckle over certain eccentric nuns, over chapel veils and pagan baby collections, but mostly we feel lucky and richer for this experience. Since my patent leather shoe days, I've been widowed (young), lost my father (young), raised six children...no heartache or challenge has been too great, as I have been comforted and strengthened by this two thousand year old faith Gina Cascone so glibly dismisses. Had she remained true to her faith, some of what she says could be taken as good natured fun. She has instead turned her back on Catholicism and puts herself above sacraments and revered practices and beliefs. Her humor smacks of arrogance and ignorance. How sad."
+2,Morillo Rocks,If your a Morrillo fan then this CD has tons of awesome tracks to keep you moving all night.
+2,Quick Success to Stain Glass,I am a beginner and I'm teaching myself. This book was very helpful in teaching me how to begin. It also has a lot of nice designs that I was not afraid to try. I found this book very helpful in getting started.
+2,A Must-Read for SoCal dog owners,"Look, you got a dog or two? Living or traveling in southern California? Then you need this book! Seriously, to find out which beaches, parks, restaurants, hotels, etc. will accept your pooch in LA or OC, this is it. Lots of little-known dog-friendly places and tips on travel make this book worth its price."
+2,Excellent Follow-Up Score.,"This is an excellent follow-up score to TOY STORY. Randy Newman does it yet again for Walt Disney Pictures & PIXAR. And once again, Walt Disney Pictures has crafted a wonderful story with top-notch animation and a stellar cast. The positive messages about friendship and the importance of family are even stronger this go-round. Buy the TOY STORY movies AND the soundtracks. They complement each other."
+2,Not a Disney soundtrack masterpiece,"Even if the 'Toy Story 2' soundtrack is'nt so entertaining and powerful as the other soundtracks, there is many great tracks like the touching 'When She Loved Me', the new version of 'You've Got A Friend In Me', and some good instrumental parts from the movie, like the start sequence, and the chase in the airport."
+1,not for the kids...,I was excited with the release of the new movie but very disappointed with the soundtrack CD. Keeping the kids attention beyond the 3rd track just doesn't cut it. I like the instrumental tracks personally but this should have cut and released as CD-Single containing the 3 voice selections.
+1,Hope you like instrumentals!,"I bought this album expecting songs to sing with the kids. The music is probably great, but I have not yet gotten past the disappointment of so few sing alongs."
+1,VERY DISAPPOINTED,"I bought this CD for my 3 year old son after seeing the movie and absolutely loving it! We were so disappointed that we immediately returned it and got our money back! The CD only has 3 songs that are actually sung and the rest are all instrumental. My son was so excited to listen to the songs he had heard in the movie, but when they played they (the main song) was sung by a different person and just not the same. I am sorry to say this was not worth putting a CD together for...they should have just left it in the film for everyone to enjoy."
+2,I LUV IT,"I saw the movie yesterday and I think it's was the funniest movie I've ever seen. I'm a to since I didn't grab that great song ""You've Got A Friend In Me"", the first time around! THIS MOVIE IS SOOOOO FUNNY I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD SEE IT. It's so cleverly written and so inventive! The soundtrack should only be the same."
+2,you should get this movie,"i'm surprised more people haven't discovered this beautiful little movie. hopefully they will soon. so charming, so unpretentious, so authentic. even if you've never gotten a haircut, you will love it."
+2,Timely,"In this trying time in our country, I found this movie to be very refreshing. We were able to feel a surge of emotions throughout the film, and end up happy. What a nice diversion from our daily lives and the stock market. Everyone should treat themselves to this great escape for a couple of hours."
+2,Just what I was looking for,"I saw a preview of this movie(from Local Color - another winner) and just identified with a couple of the characters and knew I had to see it. It was funny, poignant and something I really connected with and yet it offered a balance. What I mean is that it wasn't overdone in any one area......the relationships unfolded and I felt like I knew most of them. This is the kind of movie that I know I want to see more of and what I'd really love is the soundtrack. The music in the movie was great. Keep on bringing us quality movies like this. Thank you."
+1,Disappointing...at best ...,"Ive given this recording a few listens.. And, For some reason..it sounded better when i reviewed the tracks on line..than when i gave the entire CD a listen..The Production, isn't that good, & The Lyrics are Kinda Pointlessly PREACHY..I am a Big Fan of both Watson, and Turner, BUT..there is a LOT to be desired on this recording..."
+1,Not worth the money,"I bought this item to use with my LG Env. I thought it would have been a lot better since it was a motorla but I was way wrong. EVERY CALL HAS A HOWL!!! I have tried it on 5 different phones including 2 Env's, 1 Env2, 1 voyager and a blackberry. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS."
+1,Bluetooth,This Bluetooth does not work that well. It seems to understand my commands only part of the time. I will opt to buy a more expensive one with noise reduction too.
+2,List of Songs,"1. O Holy Night2. Shepherd's Song3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen4. The Christmas Song5. Peace on Earth6. Joy to the World7. A Star is Born8. O Little Town of Bethlehem9. Spirit of Christmas10. White ChristmasProduced by Phil Driscoll, Ken Pennell & Lari Goss"
+2,An H2 guide,"Good for you if you are preparing business plan, but lack of marketing idea. Just follow the ideas in this book."
+2,The Bible Made Easy: A Book-by-book Introduction,A quick and easy way to get to know the Bible. Now to go through and study what I found interesting. Can find the real story now and not just passed on legends.
+1,This book appeared to a small group of shepherd girls,"Unlike other religiously oriented books such as the Da Vinci Code, in this one you really have to take religion seriously. If you don't believe, then the book will look silly. If you do believe, then the book will make your beliefs look silly. Kind of a no-win situation. I found it boring.But, more importantly, can we stop publishing books in which ""suspense"" is created and maintained by telling the story from two or three perspectives, then breaking up these stories into three-page fragments?I swear, I almost grabbed a razor blade and cut the book up so that I could reassemble it into a coherent narrative."
+2,Is the Pope Catholic?,"The Third Secret is a timely piece of fiction by Steve Berry. The book is about alleged appearances by the Virgin Mary throughout the last 100 years. Father Colin Michener, the Papal Secretary, is brought into a potential conspiracy by his mentor, Pope Clement. We find that there has been a conspiracy by past Popes to cover up a part of ""The Third"" Secret"", which is part of a Marian appearance. This secret part would allegedly contradict present church doctrine.This is a nice work of fiction, based on a good bit of truth. If you like Dan Brown, you will enjoy this book."
+1,Sigh,"I wish the Catholic bashing would stop; perhaps a way to do so would be a real 3rd secret. I finished this book just because I took it as total fantasy. If you put aside all the preconceptions about doctrine, Catholic history, etc., and are willing to just go for a ride without expecting the thing to make ""Catholic sense,"" the book can actually be rather enjoying in its plot. Of course, the actual 3rd secret (which has been revealed by everyone reviewing the book here) is ludicrous, but entertaining if you can set aside everything else. So it's what you expect; a Steve Berry novel, which has its own universe. You should expect to get what you know you are buying from this author, nothing more."
+1,"A disappointment and, in the end, a waste of time","I kept reading past the midpoint of the book, hoping that this was not going to be another liberal-inspired jab at the Catholic church. But, as the end wore on, sure enough all of the liberal jargon found its way in to the final chapters, pro-choice, homosexuality is OK, female priests, married priests. This is suppose to be a novel, but I hate to see an author play fast and loose with factual history to satisfy a political motive. This book is a waste of time. My first Steve Berry read, and my last."
+1,Don't waste your money,"This book is rife with misconceptions about the Catholic Church and is a disappointing read for anyone with even the slightest understanding of marian apparitions. The suspense builds until finally, near the end of the book, the missing portion of the ""third secret of Fatima"" is revealed. The problem is that the missing portion of the secret is preposterous and unbelievable, making the climax of the book a disappointment.I am surprised that best-selling author Steve Berry would produce a book that is so poorly researched. He has lost credibility with me and I will never read another of his books.Beyond betraying the author's ignorance of the Catholic Church, the book was poorly edited and had many typos. At one point, the name of even one of the main characters was misspelled!While many would find the book's suspense compelling, I thought reading it was a waste of time."
+1,Couldn't Finish It...,"I began reading Steve Berry's books in order. The first two were fine. The Third Secret was just absurd. I got almost to the end and just gave up. Very rarely will I not finish a book once I get into it. I can overlook some implausability and use my imagination when reading, but this was just too far. I thought Dan Brown's Demons & Angels was pretty farfetched at the end, but The Third Secret is even worse. I am not particularly religious, so it wasn't that I was offended by the book. I stopped reading Mr. Berry's books for quite some time after this book. I finally decided to pick up with his next book, which is much better so far.I recommend this author, in general, for some light, entertaining reading, but skip this installment."
+1,I'm weary of Berry's re-writes of Christianity,"I've now read all of Berry's books and although I mostly enjoyed the story lines, I progressively grew weary of how Berry re-writes his own version of Christianity into each one. I realize this is fiction, but each story seemed to try harder to change some truths about Christianity. I read The Third Secret last, and finally have decided to stop reading Berry's books. Writing about Mary, the mother of Jesus, visiting the earth and telling us that heaven approves of homosexuality and that abortion is just fine if that's what the mother wants??? I realize that not everyone believes the Bible. But if you do, these two issues are clearly defined as sin. Interesting that in his ""Writer's Note"" at the end of the book, he discusses what is fact and what is fiction...but absolutely fails to mention his own fictional words he put into the mouth of Mary. Decent story until this ficticious third secret is revealed."
+2,The Third Secret,"Awaiting the new Dan Brown novel, left me in search of similar fare. Thank you Steve Berry. Sure, there are some flaws in his historical facts and characterizations, but it is still an intelligent read. There is also plenty of action for those readers who enjoy a fast-paced novel."
+2,Fans of Da Vinci Code will enjoy...,"Let's face it, most of these books are getting a bad rap. Everything is being compared to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. While certainly and unarguably the best religious thriller around, Steve Berry, no doubt, delivers a first-rate action packed thriller. This will keep you on the edge of your seat. A must read if you are searching for the next best religious mystery!"
+2,recommended,"I don't know much about Pope Clement XV, the Vatican, and the Church, but I was completely satisfied after reading this novel. The amount of negative reviews this book has received is amazing. It's really a fascinating read if you allow yourself to get into it. After the book was over I can say I learned something. It's a solid read."
+2,"A good, tight piece of FICTION.",People take these books too seriously. It is a work of FICTION that draws upon history. Read it and enjoy it for what it is. It's not the gospel.
+2,Far Fetched - Interesting Read,"Typical Steven Berry book - action thriller with a historical/fact base. A quick read that keeps the pages turning. I enjoy these books immensely - but this particular book is a little far fetched for me with heavenly appartitions and such.Having siad that, it is great entertainment, and provides enough interesting historical tidbits that it remains classic Berry and a good read."
+1,"I don't normally write reviews of books I didn't finish, but...","... the first dozen or so pages are crammed chock-a-block with most every anti-Catholic cliche you can think of. I didn't continue to find the rest of them. It's as if the world-changing reign of John Paul the Great had never happened. I know it's only a thriller, but I just didn't buy the set-up, YMMV."
+1,Far-fetched,"I enjoyed Berry's two other novels, despite reading reviews which complained that both books were too far-fetched and improbable. I do not mind suspending reality to read a book or to watch a movie, but this book took things a little too far! I am Catholic, and maybe that is why I found Berry's third secret revealed at Fatima and subsequently hidden by the Church too unbelieveable. There were several parts to the secret, and if Berry would have limited its scope, the book would have been more compelling and believeable. The portion of the secret that deals with motherhood is just totally improbable and Berry just goes too far with it. Also, it is too trite that the villian in the novel is always able to figure out the protagonist's next step. This book starts off well, but attempts to accomplish too much, which makes it difficult for the reader to suspend reality and enjoy the story."
+1,Big Build-up for Nothing,"If you don't mind the liberal propaganda and the way Berry totally ignores any Scripture that contradicts his agenda, you may enjoy this book. It is a page-turner. However, when the third secret is finally revealed, it is quite anti-climatic after all the build-up it was given. I was expecting something apocolyptic and got the Democratic platform for social policy instead. Conservative Catholics and all Christians who happen to believe the Bible is true will find the book offensive."
+1,Nothing Electrifying about this Secret,"Father Michener is plagued with worry for his dear friend and mentor Pope Clement XV.Clement is concerned with a starling secret that is hidden in the archives of the Vatican. He then sends Michener on a trip to unravel the mystery of the third secret that the Virgin Mary has reveled to three youngstersGripping page turner? No, the only reason why I kept turning pages was because I was highly expecting a blow out a secret to end all secrets but once reveled I was sorely let downInsights on the Vatican was nothing more than the writers own opinion which makes this book a decent fiction read , one that you can take on a long airplane trip to pass away the timeblah"
+2,"Weak Ending, but I would recommend this book.","It was a good read. Weak ending. I've read worst. His other two books had better endings, however, up until the end it was good. The history lesson was useful. I would buy this book again. Now that I think about it I did buy this next one ""the Templar Legacy"" so what does that tell you."
+1,I wish I could give this book a negative 5 star review.,Ready for the THIRD SECRET? . . . . wait for it . . . . SPOILER ALERT!!!!here it is--GOD IS SICK OF THE CHURCH'S OPPOSITION TO HOMOSEXUALITY AND ABORTION (Among other things).
+2,Behind the Vatican walls and laced with intrigue!,"From the outset, Steve Berry captures your interest by pulling the curtain that shrouds the mysteries of the Vatican. It's political entanglements and characters mirrors our contemporary world. He weaves a highly interesting combination of clerical fidelity, celibacy controversy, love story,and church politics with an overarching mystery thriller. Definitely a fast read and worthwhile ride."
+1,Ugh,"To preface: I am not religious and I am politically liberal. This book was terrible! The beginning was up to par with all the rest of the novels you can pick up at the grocery store, which warrants a couple of stars, but the ending was terrible! The third secret was just a bunch of the author's political views shoved into the mouth of the Virgin Mary. I was disappointed that I read three-quarters of a book's worth of build-up only to have such a ridiculous climax."
+1,3rd Secret is a waste of time,True the first 64 chapters are an interesting read but then you get to the end of Chapter 65 and finally read the Third Secret of Fatima you waited all these pages to see you want to toss this book in the trash! I finished it today and I couldnt help but think this author finished the entire book and then inserted a few paragraphs of very badly written political agenda items and attributed them to the Virgin Mary. You honestly go huh?? They are so out of place and farfetched. Dont waste your money. Its not 1/1000000th as good as the Da Vinci Code.
+1,A disapointing stumble,"I had looked forward to this book, as I enjoyed ""The Romanov Prophecy"" as a fun summer read. Unfortunately, Berry's allowed his religious and social views to turn his latest book into a screed. The hero's antagonist is a cardinal that believes in priestly celibacy and other traditional Catholic dogma, which makes him not merely wrong-headed but a scheming, blackmailing, cartoon villain who does everything but twirl his mustache as he ties the heroine to railroad tracks. The ""secret"" that Barry's concocted is intended to be ""provocative"" in the model of ""The Da Vinci Code,"" but instead the revelation manages to be both hilarious and (there's no other word for it) blasphemous at once. Save your time and your money."
+1,The Third Secret: A Novel of (not that much) suspense,"The Third Secret is another entry in the Vatican intrigue genre. It has the usual elements: Vatican conservatives the usual bad guys vs liberal Catholics the usual good guys. The ""Third Secret"" refers to secret revelations given to Marian visionaries at such places as Fatima and Medjugorge, the existence of which is historical fact. If there is any suspense in the novel, it is not with the plot which is remarkably predictable and derivative. The only thing that kept my interest was waiting to find out the actual content of the third secret(s), at least according to the novel's author. In the end, these proved to be rather predictable too, given the author's religious inclinations."
+1,Weak Work In The Style Of Angels & Demons Or The Da Vinci Code,"How many stories can intrigue in Catholic Church spawn?Berry tries to imitate Dan Brown (which is also, admittedly, his own basic style) but he really falls flat with this work.Stock characters: a moderate dying pope, a somewhat secret liberal investigating priest, a conservative Catholic powerful priest/villan who is willing to murder to achieve his aims.It all culminates in a real religious ""truth"" that shows that the powerful interests in the Church have really been working against the true will of God (in this case through various Marian appearances) for decades.Not to be a spoiler, but the ultimate ""secret"" wasn't all that exciting either. My own personal views are pretty much in line with Berry's so this is far from a political statement. It just wasn't that much from a thriller perspective.This one can be given a pass. The lackluster plot sinks this one."
+2,"Very Smooth Ride thru Vatican & ""Proof"" of God..!","An aging German pope sends our hero, Michener, on a mission to find the true hidden secrets of the message given by the Virgin to the children of Fatima in 1917. Meanwhile the Pope's Secretary, a scoundrel of the highest order, has his sights set on his life long ambitions of becoming the next pope. In a breathless search through medieval papal archives and to Bosnia, the site of the latest Mary apparition, we are led to a nifty grand finale, as all the pieces fit together to a final ""Proof"" of the Virgin's Mary's Reality, and God's existence as well. This is a lively ride thru Church/ Papal history with interesting characters and settings to match, and I admit I breezed right thru!"
+1,Scandelous and Preposterous!!!!!!,"And I am a recovering Catholic now Episcopalian! Also,a registered Democrat with moderate to liberal views!Part of the argument we on the religous ""left"" as it were have with those on the far religous ""right"" is that they seem to want everything clearly outlined and defined. Like taking the bible verbatim. With the exception of the ten comandments when was anything said in the Bible or by Jesus as clear as a bell??????That is we, on the left think the Bible was divine inspiration not divine dictation. There is just no way the Mother of God would clearly say all the things the 3rd secret is suppose to reveal and so clearly in the syntax of the day now in the 21st century!!!!!It was an interesting point that the author had Clement be a pope of German birth and the book was probably started long before Benedict's election. The stuff on St. malachy's predictions was interesting too althought probably a fraud."
+1,Wrong Hero,"This book was, according to various sources, written in 1999, so it is hardly intruding on Brown territory esp in regard to the book Angels and Demons, which also deals with the election of a Pope. Compared to the Brown books its lowkey version of events makes it actually rather effective. Unfortunately it ends up making the same mistake as the Brown book, its villains turn out more worthy of sympathy than its heroes. In particular the Cardinal Alberto Valendrea, who Barry is determined to paint as such a scoundrel, won my admiration far more than the unhappy Colin Mitchner and his colorless girlfriend. Both the Father and the Cardinal are contesting over the content of the lost Third Secret of Fatima, which in this reviewer's opinion might as well have stayed lost. The book's a good airport read, but there's little of serious import about it."
+2,Reviews by Nan Kilar and Bobby Miller,"The author states this is a fictional work with some incidents and characters based on historical fact. As a non-Catholic, I found the book very interesting; die-hard Catholics might be offended by it.Colin Michener is the papal secretary to his mentor and pope, Clement XV. Clement keeps returning to the private papal archives more and more because something bothers him. He sends Colin on a journey that leads him to more and more trouble and mystery. Clement's archrival Alberti Valendrea, papal secretary of state, and his accomplice, Paolo Ambrosi, do nothing to promote peace and harmony...just death and a return to the dark ages of the church. The third secret reveals surprising directives that popes have been ignoring for years."
+2,Good Suspenseful Novel,"Let me begin by saying this novel is in no way similar to the DaVinci Code as teased on the cover. However, it is a good suspenseful story that made it hard for me to put down. Although fictional, the story is built around a number of true facts. I enjoyed the author's very visual descriptions of locale and scenery. I also liked the characters. However, I did find Ambrosi a little hard to believe that he could have elevated to such a high position in the church, but this is fiction. The writing has me interested in reading other works by this author."
+1,Author: do homework,"It is difficult to understand why this book has been rated so highly.The place where the Pope spends the Summer is spelled incorrectly throughout. Author: write 100 times ""Castel Gandolfo"" (in the book: ""Castle Gandolfo"")."
+2,The Third Secret,What a fast read...well researched and edge of your seat...a great combination for the voracious reader.
+1,Almost.........lost it in the end,"Held my attention for an airplane ride (hence 2 stars), but I was sincerely disappointed for the last third. Kept reading because I didn't think any author would be that brazen. Trivializes current political / social / religous arguments to an insulting degree."
+1,The Ending,"The book was suspenceful throughout and I enjoyed it so much that I could not wait to get back to it, but the ending was less than satisfying and boardered on ""corny""."
+1,In the Trash When I Finished,"This is one of those books that leaves you feeling as though you have had several hours of your life stolen from you, and sadly will never get the time back. The characters in the book do not keep in character. Not many pious devout priests would just decide to fornicate and not feel any guilt,or overnight completely lose faith. Berry did a reasonably good job of researching the Marian apparitions, and Vatican terminology, but he knows absolutely nothing of Catholic theology. Shame on whatever Catholic schools ""educated"" him. They failed. As another reviewer aptly put it, the ending was so blasphemous that it was almost humorous. Don't waste your time."
+2,Great factual read,Great factual read. Very similar to dan Browne style novel. If you like dan Browne you'll love Steve berets well written to the point novel. Great read.
+2,third secret,"Steve Berry has become one of my favourite authors. The Third Secret does not disappoint, Get ready for a thrilling ride."
+1,Good but frustrating,"This book deals with the ever fascinating subject of prophesies, the vatican church, and corrupt officials. The book does not have a good grip on the suspense it tries to create, but actually aggravates the reader, and frustrates him. The plot is different from the usual 'Da Vinci Code' type books, but it could have been handled much more efficiently. In all, this book is good for reading, but is definitely not a keeper."
+1,Intriguing but EXTREMELY disappointing.,"The Third Secret follows the typical suspense/thriller model. It is adequately interesting to keep one reading. The early pages filled with interesting bits of information about the Vatican's history. However, (And I won't give away the secret) at about page 350, the book takes a dive. Steve Berry apparently thinks that no one will object when he shoves in his personal views on divisive church issues. But whether you agree with him or not, the revelation is completely unwarranted. I suppose Berry was trying to set his religious thriller in the same vein as Dan Brown's ""heretical"" books. In the end the book devolves into a treastise of Berry's personal views, presented in a way that debate is impossible. That added to the absolutely deplorable behavior by the story's protagonists (which Berry makes no attempt to challenge) makes this book a disappointing read at best."
+2,Interesting,"As a Catholic I guess I could be offended by the ""third secret"",however I chose to believe that most of the church standings on most issues are man made, not God inspired. I remember as child waiting anxiously for the revelation of the ""third secret"", when it was announced by John Paul 11 I was disappointed, I expected more........and that is how the story goes.I have read all 3 of Steve Berry's books and this is by far his best. But before you get all bent out of shape this, this is just a story, a work of fiction. I really enjoyed it and lovers of historical fiction will too."
+1,offensive to Christians,"Each to his own taste, but I wish I'd read some of the negative reviews here before I wasted time and money on this book. The only ""secret"" revealed in this book is the author's personal, overt political pro abortion and gay marriage agenda. Seriously, if you are a Christian, do yourself a favor and just skip this ridiculous attempt to make fun of your Christian beliefs."
+2,Nice Read,"This is the second Steve Berry novel I have read, and this was certainly better than the Amber Room. The plot is intriguing and the story held my interest through the end of the novel.The downside to this novel is that the Third Secret isn't all that shocking, and for the second straight novel, there's a five letter word to describe the personality of the lead female character. Is Berry a misogynist or was he going through a divorce while drafting these novels?Also, the antagonists are almost cartoonish. How or why did these individuals become priests in the first place?"
+1,"The ""Politically-Correct"" Secret","I truly enjoyed a good portion of this book. I read it quickly because I couldn't wait to find out what the Third Secret was. But, I was so disappointed. The secret revealed by the Virgin turns out to be liberal, politically-correct nonsense. I could barely finish the book."
+1,The absolute worst....,"I have never been so disappointed with a book. This one had some real potential, it actually kept me interested (not engrossed) through the first half. That's when things started going down hill - and fast.This one went straight into the garbage when I finished it!"
+1,You have got to be kidding,"The book was pretty well written, but is typical in that the conservatives are the evil ones and the liberals are the good guys. How tiresome that plotline is!! But the unforgivable sin is the third secret. It is just plain stupid. Any one who knows anything about Catholicism will just laugh off the third secret. It is just wishful thinking by people who want their Catholicism in the cafeteria style. I stopped reading it after that."
+1,Yet another anti-Catholic propagandist has surfaced,"It is sad that the author undermines what could be a legitimate plot and wastes no time to subdue it by pushing his personal anti- Catholic, pro-abortion agenda, in the most offensive of terms."
+1,A bit unbelievable,This book targets some very political issues right at the heart of the Catholic church and then (here's the unbelievable part) one of the Cardinals engages one of the priests to kill other priests to maintain the status quo and ultimately become pope. I'm not Catholic but I just don't think the premise of the book or the actions of the characters were believable.
+2,The Third Secret,"I loved this book!!!!! I was sorry when it was finished. I love all of Steve Berry's books, except his newest one The Paris Vendetta. I felt he tried too hard and the story was not as interesting."
+1,"""Truth""","The characters in Berry's novel seem to be computer generated, as does the story itself. Once again, the evil Catholic Church has hidden the ""truth"" from a blind & stupid laity, who must be recued by the liberal elite. Those priests, bishops & nuns who have failed to live up to their vows due to their exclusive knowledge of what ""Truth"" is, i.e. ""situational"".Berry quotes extensively from scripture in this piece of work. He even quotes a scripture that makes his whole story just plain silly. ""What you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven & what you bind on earth, will be bound in heaven."" Guess he overlooked that one because, after all, most of us loyal to the Church, are too dumb & blind to ""catch it"". I'm an old woman now, so I'll just stick to my ongoing conversations with Jesus through the Eucharist, the rosary, & just plain ""listening"". By the way Steve, Jesus loves you...but, He's not too fond of the way you presented His Mother.Kathleen RineyTroy, Tx."
+1,A Let Down To Be Sure.,"Although The Third Secret is the first and only book I have bought and/or read from Steve Berry, I was not impressed. The first two thirds of the book was written well. The book bviously puts the Catholic church in a very bad light. The mysterious untold portion of the third secret (which is what keeps you reading the book) was so bizaar and completely rediculous that it blew away any semblance of believability that the reader may have had up to that point. What a severe let down. Fiction of this type has to retain some trace of believablity even to the end. I can not recommend this book."
+1,Just terrible,"This book is contrived, poorly written, and far-fetched. It casts Church conservatives as evil and diabolical men trying to thwart the will of God by hiding and/or destroying the revelations from Fatima and Medjugorie. It turns out that the 'revelations' are based on God's dissatisfaction with Church doctrine in areas that liberals are always whiny about.**Spoiler below**So the repeated appearances of the Virgin Mary were due to her anger that the Church opposed homosexual marriage, abortion, female priests, and allowing priests to marry and have families. How lame and predictable. Terrible book and a waste of time."
+1,Painful!,"Painfully, painfully, painfully bad! At first it's just the bad writing and the stock cardboard characters. If you're looking for psychological nuance or complexity, don't open this book. Thank God the author spared us the love scenes! But by the time the secrets are revealed, the book has descended into a comic awfulness reserved for only the greatest bad books. I was writhing and groaning on my couch. If your book club is used to reading good books, have them read this one sometime, and then sit around like the guys in Mystery Science Theater and have a great time poking fun at it. But hey, it was a best seller! Says a lot about us doesn't it?!"
+1,Sorry,"I wanted to like this book but just couldn't. It was close but too slow, too predicatable and certainly no thriller. Somewhat interesting twist on the ""secret"" but not enough to recommend it as a must read."
+1,fatima,the author uses a great inspiring event to sneak in at the end of his story his personal perverted idea of morality..this book iwould describe as a piece of garbage..i assinged my copy to the garbage disposal where it belongs....
+1,Great way to waste six hours,"Warning! Spoiler!The secret that motivates reading this book is that Mary has given the world a message from God and the Catholic Church has kept it hidden. The secret: Gays are okay, abortion is okay, priests should be allowed to have sex, and women should be allowed to be priests.I seldom burn books but I burned this one."
+1,Sacreligious,"I agree with the ""disappointing"" review and would add that the resolution of the mystery could have and should have been without the author's own agenda. To suggest that the Blessed Mother would actually call for murder, suicide, abortion, homosexuality and promiscuity in the priesthood is appalling! I would not reccomend this book to anyone and as I am a full time employee of a county library in an upscale community, I will tell our patrons to pass on this novel."
+1,Terrible Book,"This book is contrived, poorly written, and far-fetched. It casts Church conservatives as evil and diabolical men trying to thwart the will of God by hiding and/or destroying the revelations from Fatima and Medjugorie. It turns out that the 'revelations' are based on God's dissatisfaction with Church doctrine in areas that liberals are always whiny about.(...)So the repeated appearances of the Virgin Mary were due to her anger that the Church opposed homosexual marriage, abortion, female priests, and allowing priests to marry and have families. How lame and predictable. (...)"
+1,Disappointing.,A good book constantly makes you wonder what is going to happen next. It makes you care about the characters. It stirs emotion. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. It makes you want to go back to it and keep reading.The Third Secret does none of these.
+1,An Expensive Jack Chick Comic,"i wish I could give this book no stars.I would have to strongly disagree that Steve Berry did a good job of researching this book. Steve Berry does not know the difference between doctrine and rule or excommunication and censure. As a fallen-away Catholic, he probably did his research by listening to the lies and misconceptions promulgated in anti-Catholic websites and chat rooms. It is very clear that Steve Berry has major conflicts with the doctrine and rules of the Catholic Church and justifies his leaving the Church by writing about how horrible and evil it is.I was unable to go through much of the book because of the overwhelming anti-Catholic bias. This novel is just one more of the many novels that will be used by anti-Catholic bigots in their attacks on Catholics and Catholicism. Don't spend your money on this garbage."
+1,predictable vactican thriller,"while this plot line may have some twists and turns that have a newer spin, this book isn't ""new"" in terms of a fast paced thriller. Mr. Berry does keep the reader engaged, but with so many other books on the market with similiar plot lines centering around the Church, well, one can see the ending before it actually happens. The characters are pretty much stererotypical, the woman hard-boiled woman who has lost her faith and so forth and then the ""love interest"".However, if you need a good read on the plane or while traveling, pick it up!"
+1,Doesn't live up to its potential. . .,"The Third Secret is a very good story; unfortunately its written in a mediocre manner. The plot is shallow and poorly developed and at times, obvious. Its more akin to the work of an amateur than a published author. Although Berry seems to have stumbled while penning this work, the editor has badly let the reader down; errors in prose, style and consistency are too numerous to mention.I suggest those who wish to read Berry's work wait for the paperback edition or visit their public library. The Third Secret is a poor waste of hard earned wages."
+1,the third secret,"I enjoyed berry's novel,The Amber Room, and thought this would be worth reading. It wasn't!! The plot was well done,but when it came to the revelation of the ""secret"", I moaned and wanted to toss the book across the room. What a letdown!! I literally laughed out loud and thought just another liberal minded person wrote this book. Very disappointing"
+2,INTERESTING WHAT IF NOVEL,"What if the third secret of the miracle of Fatima would upset the Catholic Church as we know it? That is the premise of Steve Berry's take on Vatican politics, papal infallacy and faith itself. Some Catholics may take much offense at the way the pope and the cardinals are portrayed, as truly there are some evil ones in this book. There is blackmail, murder, lies and deception and the overall portrait of the church is certainly not a pretty one. Father Colin Michener, who is secretary to Pope Clement XIV is sent on a mysterious mission to uncover the facts behind Marian visitations. He is joined by an old lover, an atheist reporter named Katherine Lew, and finds himself in danger at every turn. Much information is given on the miracle at Fatima and the mechanism behind the election of a new Pope. The writing is good and the plot holds your interest. Issues of celibacy, homosexuality, abortion are all addressed. A thought provoking if somewhat disturbing read."
+1,Borrowed plot + absurd conclusion = Big Disappointment,"Being a big fan of the genre, I had read quite a few of Steve Berry's books and enjoyed them up to this point. But after reading The Third Secret, I will never read another Steve Berry book again.The plot line borrowed significantly from the likes of Dan Brown in his DaVinci Code and Angels & Demons books without providing anything original besides a ludicrous conclusion. When I finally arrived at the conclusion that is so terrible it felt like I got punked by Berry, I physically threw the book down in disgust.I have never read such a terrible book in my life.Goodbye Steve Berry!"
+2,My review,I am a big Steve Berry fan and have read all of his books. This one is controversial and makes you think about thesubject. Very well written and I look forward to reading his future books.
+1,Annoyed,This is the most nasty Catholic bashing novel I have ever read. There must be a better way to get an opinion accross.
+1,Liberal bs,"""Frustrating"" is what another review said and that really hits the nail on the head. The only suspense in the whole book is waiting to see what the third secret is which takes until the very end to find out. Only to find that: 1. Suicide is O.K. 2. Priests can marry. 3. Homosexuality is O.K. 4. Abortion is O.K. So much more could have been done with this book. How many people were disturbed by the fact that the Virgin Mary actually told the pope to kill himself?"
+2,"If I could give it more stars, I would!!","I have to say that I really really enjoyed this book. As soon as I was finished I drove over to my parents house to give it to them to read!There are some many mysteries surrounding the sightings of Mary, the mother of Jesus and putting them into this book with its conspiracy plot was magic. Although it puts some aspects of the Catholic Church in a bad light (and I'm Catholic), it is a work of fiction to be enjoyed on that level! I hope to read any other books by Steve Berry as I'm sure that they will be as wonderful as this was!"
+1,Way too much Catholicism,I liked The Amber Room and LOVED The Romanov Prophecy. I was prepared for another terrific book. What a disappointment. This book is far more a fictional in-depth look at the selection of a Pope than a mystery thriller. I found it too far-fetched to be remotely believable.The flyleaf says Steve Berry is at work on his next book. Let's hope it's better than this one.
+2,Our Children Were Entranced,I have two children. They both loved watching the DVD. It seemed the perfect pace and had a good mix of entertainment and education. I was never able to keep them occupied as well with Baby Einstein. Great product!!!!
+1,Pretty boring,"This video only maintained my daughter's attention for about a minute (if that)! I found it to be pretty boring actually. There's hardly any talking, there is no music, and 'Eebee' and the lady do the same things over and over, so it gets boring after about the third time they do something (i.e. pouring cheerios out of a long container). I wish there was more talking/interaction or at least some music."
+2,Twin Mom,"My 14 month twin boys are glued to the tv when we watch Eebee together! They giggle when they see little Eebee and love when Eebee plays with the ball. As a mom, I love seeing their faces light up when we watch this DVD. A must for all- I have to get the other DVD's now too."
+2,really brilliant,this is a brilliant video. I agree its not a replacement for everyday play and excessive tv watching is not good for anyone....but from first hand practical experience my daughter just loves this and has certainly learned practical things from it...we dont put tv on everyday..just every so often...if she is restless or ill.. ( or mommy really needs to get something done....)she much prefers it to anything else that she has seen in the past...in fact it is the only dvd that she gets excited about.it is also a wonderful format to copy and and gives you simple but great ideas for easy play ( good for a new parent)It is was also the only thing that would stop her crying when she was teething... for this i rate it as one of the most valuable things that we have bought!!!!
+1,Worst textbook ever,"This textbook has the most mistakes I have ever seen in a textbook. How can ASQ (the ""American Society for Quality"") recommend this as a study guide??. I just took the SSBB exam and this book was not helpful for my preparation. The (simulated) exam questions are much more focused on calculations than the actual test. I could not even find some concepts, names and tools from the test in the glossary."
+1,poorly done,"This book was not helpful as a reference in the ASQ SSBB exam. (Go to the Indiana Society of Quality materials for a good reference.) It does not have the level of detail in subject areas to be a functional reference, and according to their own CD full of corrections and further reviews below, it is not helpful as a technical reference."
+1,one sigma handbook,"This book came with six pages of Errata. Even with that, I still found multiple mistakes throughout the book. This book about Six Sigma was written on the one sigma level. I would not recommend this book to anybody. You cannot trust this book!"
+1,One of the worst six sigma reference,This is one of the worst written six sigma book I have read. It has neither depth or clarityThere are also many mistakes in the book. The formatting is also badly done. It is a poor effort and I am shock that this book is associated with ASQ.
+2,Six Sigma Black Belt,"The book was purchased at a great price, like new and I was able to make sure it had all the info I needed for a certification and more."
+1,Misrepresented Item,"We didn't receive this item and called the company to ask why. They said they are no longer making them, but neither the company nor Amazon had bothered to let us know. We did not get a refund as it dragged on and on. I suggest that Amazon discontinue their relationship with parts of the LEGO company. Our grandson was very disappointed as he is a huge LEGO fan. Shame on you, LEGO."
+1,Needs more content,I bought this book because my 8 year old daughter wants to be a VET. She actually did enjoy the book but she also finished it in under 10 minutes. There is almost no text in the book it's mostly pictures with a sentence or two at most.This book reads a lot more like a free brochure you pick up a kids fair rather then an $8 book. For what you get I would say this book should be free.
+2,The first book report I ever made!,"I really liked this book because I like animals, and I really do want to be a veteranarian! READ THIS BOOK!!!"
+1,Very dissapointing,"I bought this for my child who said she wanted to be a veterinarian. He was board to death with this bland, uninteresting book. Isn't there a good book out there for kids on this topic?"
+2,Good Filter,I bought this Hoya 55mm Circ Polarizer filter for my Sony SLT A 55 and I must say that I have liked the results that this filter has produced. I am not a very pro photographer but like to add filters sometimes and this serves my purpose. I would recommend this if you dont want to spend a lot of money yet want a very good filter.
+1,Broken after a few uses,"Filter is a little narrow, but it worked fine until I unscrewed it during the third use. Perhaps I overtighted it, but it was a little hard to unscrew from the lens. When it finally came off, the two glass pieces separated. Unfortunately I wasn't able to reassemble the two pieces, so I tossed them in the trash and thought to myself, ""That's what I get for [...]."""
+2,I believe is a good product,I did not get to try it on my camera because I made the mistake of ordering the wrong size but I wanted to keep it.
+2,"Should be paired with ""The Shawshank Redemption""","A very funny movie from director/poducer/star Mekhi Phiffer about two guys who just want to watch the Shawshank Redemption marathon on TNT. If you think pyramid schemes are funny or if you are a big fan of the Shank then you will love this movie. I admit it is low budget and straight to DVD but it is funnier than a lot of big budget blockbuster comedies that I have seen. Phiffer does a great job in his role as the big business entrepenuer. The plot is original and there are some really hilarious scenes. If you think about it, there are some parts of the film that really ring true. I grew up only seeing the TV edited version of the Shank and didn't know about the rape scene(Which is an important part of the plot) until much later when I saw the unedited version."
+1,"Amusing, worth seeing for free","We were able to see this DVD for free, which is an appropriate price for a silly movie based on the adventures of two stoners. Their goal is to watch THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and start their own business based on an infomercial. They enter rehab to see the TV, get caught up in some other crime, basically wander around. There are one or two very funny scenes, one that I found extremely disturbing and offensive, and a happy, if implausible, ending.If you already have pay channels and it's on, or if someone else offers to lend it to you, it's not a total waste of time, but don't spend money to see it."
+1,this movie sucks,"Just got done watching it and...yeah, pretty horrible. There were a few moments that made me slightly chuckle, but that's about it for the laughs department. I had a feeling I shouldn't waste my time by the first 5 minutes, but went through with it anyway. I would infinitely recommend Smiley Face over this any day. This movie is just creepy and pathetic in comparison."
+1,no!!!!,"iguess you have to be stoned to enjoy this moviebecause any other way its just bad its just not interesting ,not funny, not worth it"
+2,awesome release by LUSTMORD,"This CD is awesome, it is pure sound manipulation in case metavoid scared you off, he is back to his original sounds. This CD is awesome stuff, i also highly recommend zoetrope the DVD movie, it is a short film and it is intense, really intense, and lustmords music makes it even more so. you have to buy the CD separtae though b/c it is expanded to an hour of music, it also contian a trailer of the movie. I also want to recommned carbon/core by lustmord, this is another expansion of music that he made for the happy pencil website and it is intense, some really dark stuff."
+2,Uematsu - could he be any better?,"So, this is *not* the exact music from Final Fantasy IV, but rather ""celtic"" versions of some of the songs. Whether or not that is completely accurate, who can say? What we can agree is that it is Uematsu and it is good. Final Fantasy fans - you all already have this anyway heh :)"
+2,Great Celtic Sound,I wholeheartedly recommend this CD to anyone who is either a fan of Final Fantasy music or arrangements such as the Talisean Orchestra CD Orinco Flow. The often haunting Celtic sound adds a new and unique dimension to music that already possesses a great adventurous/fantastical quality. Pieces such as Chocobo-Chocobo would fit readily into any collection of Irish jigs.
+2,Just Beautiful....,"I finally got this CD, and I'm so glad I did. Songs so familiar and beautiful to me became so much more in the arrangments used in this CD. The Celtic style fits so perfectly with the orinal coposition of this music.For a person that greatly enjoys video game sound tracks and Celtic music, this CD is a wise choice to take. However, I think even someone not familliar with Final Fantasy IV could easily enjoy this CD just as much as I do."
+2,eliminates the frizz,"The product does what it says it will do. It eliminates the frizz and enhances my curl. I have naturally curly hair that frizzes in humidity. Even on humid days, Pantene kept it under control. The only disadvantage of the product is that it gives my hair a crispy feel to it, but running my fingers through my hair softens it up and then it looks more natural."
+2,My daughter's favorite book - a lot of fun!,"I bought this book from Amazon sight unseen because my 4 year old is now a big sister. I was very pleasantly surprised with the clever design, humor, and fun colorful illustrations drawn by 'Dilly'. It is really aimed at older children (maybe 7-11), especially the humor which is right on for that age. It is great for younger kids too if you don't mind your 4 year picking up expressions like 'gross me out' and 'punky' (which are now common expressions in our house). My daughter is an early reader and this book motivates her to read independently or at least pore over the pictures a lot. I look forward to the sequel re. Dilly's camping experiences."
+1,Extreme Disappointment,Don't purchase one of these - their are better options at Amazon.The first one (which was shipped very promptly) refused to accept a charge after a day or so. While Amazon sent a replacement as soon as I reported the problem the second one has now stopped accepting a charge after three weeks.The service (as always) from Amazon has been great but needless to say this particular batch of batteries has some inherent problems so look at the alternative brands available at amazon.
+2,Excellent Sci-Fi,"James Alan Gardner is one of my new favorite authors. In Expendable, he has created a new and exciting universe peopled by characters who breathe and live between the pages. Some aspects of this book were predictable. However, it is still a page turner.I found it interesting that he wrote this book from the viewpoint of a female. It is written in first person perspective.The book is also a study of human nature and behavior. It has some funny bits, some poignant bits and a lot of great imagery. This is an excellent book. Honestly, it is one of the best ""first"" books I have read.Right after this book, I read ""Commitment Hour"" also by this author. Gardner's second book, it is also well worth checking out, if you can get past the premise. I'll also write a review about that book."
+1,two dimensional characters and plot,"This book has a novel premise and that's about it. This might have made a good short story, but as a novel it is completely uninspiring. The characters are all cardboard cutouts who inspire no empathy. The plot consists of one unbelievable deus ex machina turn after another. The contrived mini-chapters with the giveaway titles are annoying. The natives of the planet Melaquin have no depth or ingenuity behind them. Don't bother with this book."
+2,"A very, VERY good book",EXPENABLE I thought was a very good book. I normally don't like science fiction but James Alan Gardner is a very good author. EXPENDABLE is truly one of the best books I've ever read.
+1,disappointing and naive,"Basically I agree with John Clute's assessment of this novel. Mr. Gardner is a fine writer, but has a knack for using really dumb sociobiological explanations. Let us hope he has mulled through consequences when writing COMMITMENT HOUR. He deserves another chance."
+1,"Strong beginning, but..","The first few chapters were original in content and writing style. I was intrigued and reading on in hopes of high ""original"" adventure. Alas, the author quickly ran out of his promising creativeness and the book turned into an amalgam of other sci-fi books. It felt like reading Ringworld meshed in with some others. My interest was lost and I skimmed through the latter two thirds of the book without losing much."
+2,Hurray for a protagonist such as Festina Ramos!,"I found this book by luck; it was misplaced on a bookstore shelf. First, I liked the use of a person of color as the protagonist: someone who just happens not to be white. Second, I found the planet Melaquin, and its native inhabitants, uniquely intriguing. The only part I found difficult to buy is her ""deformity."" I, too, am a woman with a port-wine stain on my face, and I've never thought of it as a deformity. I've never tried to hide it. Perhaps hers (I can't recall) was over more of her face than mine. Nevertheless, I was sorry to get to the end of the book. It gave me the same kind of strong-woman-on-a-harrowing- adventure-pleasure as the movie ""Aliens 2"" did. I want more of same."
+2,Nice.,"This book surprised me. For being one of Gardner's first books, its a great one. He tosses around tons of different concepts and ideas with ease. He paints a vivid picture of of a universe in which ""The Technocracy"" regulates lifeform's behavior by eliminating all of the non-sentients. This in it's self makes for some pretty interesting rules. In this story, the main characters must not only deal with these rules, but also bend them. And the way that happens mixes a recipe that isn't your typical sci-fi fare.Very interesting stuff."
+2,Let's hear it for the ECM!,"I've known Jim for a while now. And I suppose that might colour my impression of this, his first published full-length novel. Fortunately, it doesn't need to.This is a wonderful book. The characters are believable. The story is fluid and while there are number of things that aren't explained (no Trek physics! Yay!), it isn't necessary for you to understand how FTL works or YouthBoost...noteven the folks in the story understand it.Festina Ramos, our heroine, is a real person. Not in the sense that she exists in our reality...I don't know if she does or not, nor, in the long run, do I need to. But in this story, she's alive and real and very full of that vitality that makes you care about someone.Read this book. Really. If you like SF. If you like strong, believable characters. If you want to kill a day reading.Just go read it. It's worth it, for whatever you're looking for."
+2,"Clever, very clever","This book has a clever plot, a clever story and is very, very witty. The book consists of sections of one or two pages, at most, which simultaneously tell the story, give insight on how the main character thinks, and provide a witticism of some sort. At first it annoyed me, as I prefer a more continuous prose, and the witticisms were making it hard for me to concentrate on the story. :-) But this book is so good that this soon ceased to be of any importance.This is very good science fiction. If you like science fiction in general, you'll like this book."
+2,Liz has just got it!!!,WOW!!! Liz keeps you rockin' with guitar licks and a great voice. The only thing better than seeing her perform in person is rockin' along with her in your car. GOOO LIZ!!!!
+1,"Book's OK, but....","The Red Limit is another of Timothy's Ferris excellent distilliations of astrophysics for public consumption. As usual, he is skilled not only in making science concepts comprehensible but bringing into vivid detail the *story* of science -- how we know what we know. It even includes the occasional philosophical discussion.So why the low rating? Because this book is twenty years old. I had assumed that the reprint would maybe have some updated material, but it doesn't. This is effectively a book on the State of Cosmology circa 1983.Don't waste your money on this. Ferris's own Whole Shebang is better written and more up to date. You might also check out Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos, which is a very similar book but far better and has been updatee for the most recent discoveries. Bill Bryson's Brief History of Nearly Everything only covers cosmology in basic detail, but is also far more up-to-date."
+2,Good stuff,"No problems whatsoever... it came in fast, with no defects and held up really well in the wash!"
+1,Terrible compared to other volumes in the series,"I love history books and have read just about all the books in this series.This one was very weak. It starts out okay, but as you go along, it just becomes what other reviewers have noted - a very opinionated, biased piece. But even more than that, the book stops reading as history and more as narrative mishmash of events with the ever present biased commentary.I hate putting books down once started but it took me the better part of two years to get to the end of this. I could only take a few pages at a time and then I'd have to set it aside for a while.Anyway, all I can say is this was a major disappointment."
+1,Was this written in the 1970s?,"I recently read Theodore White's books on the Presidential campaigns of 1960, 64, 68 and 72. I was thinking this book would be a good read to keep going in chronological order... I don't want to quit reading too soon but the book has a tone that makes me wonder if it was written in the 1970s.. It is incredibly dated and the author appears to me to be clearly pushing a very conservative viewpoint. He seems to be selective in what he talks about and does quite a bit of editorializing. Don't think I am going to bother finishing it."
+2,Highly Recommended!,"The best thing about this book is that it quotes extensively and piquantly from the writings and speeches of Jack Welch. The intriguing list of ""29 leadership secrets"" (which could have been reduced to ten) is more selective than secret, given that Welch has been preaching them loudly from a very prominent platform for more than 20 years. However, the book will be valuable to Welch neophytes and to fans who want more Jack, or the essence of Jack. Author Robert Slater assumes a certain familiarity with GE's history and initiatives, and sometimes refers to them without explanation. Welch long ago transcended management to become sort of a leadership prophet, and his utterances are sometimes paradoxical, if not contradictory. He says nurture people, but downsize; he says cut bureaucracy, but implement a paperwork intensive Six Sigma program. We promise that somewhere in here, you'll find a managerial principle to fit almost any occasion. What more can you ask of a handbook?"
+2,A Royal Kiss,Overall A Royal Kiss was pretty good. It shows you how anormal girl can meet the boy of her dreams. Although that is a greatconcept I think the book was a little too predictable in showing this. Its shows you the ups and downs of relationships and always keeps you interested. I think this book would be very good for summer reading and I hope you enjoy the book!
+2,Excellent Compilation,"This compilation of early (31-34) Calloway features excellent sound quality and a first-rate band backing up the King of Jive. At a great bargain price, this set is recommended for those who like their 30s swing served hot."
+2,deja vu,I don't have anything to add to the other five-star reviews apart from this: I too received this book in 1979 or 80. I recently dug it out and gave it to my six year old son and he LOVES it. Evidently the passage of time and the advent of video games and digital animation has not dimmed this title's appeal.
+2,How to be a Quick Turn R.E. Millionaire by LeGrand,"This book is an excellent value on the subject of Real Estateinvestment. It is directed to the novice. The contents delineate""Nothing Down Techniques"" involving no cash. The author explainsthat not all debt is bad. Debt is good if it can pay off themortgage and provide a positive cash flow . The book shows how topurchase the ugly house on the street at a low price and sellhigh. Buyers can find great bargains from lists of condemnedhouses. Today, the HUD has many programs directed towardfixing up neighborhoods. There is a website ""Findtheseller.com"".Some perspective investors even leave business cards in vacanthouses to develop leads. Overall, this work is a good investmentif you will implement the recommendations contained, do therequired research and be patient!"
+1,Don't waste your time with this garbage,"I seriously suspect that people who gave 5 star reviews for this book work for the author or publisher. This book is nothing but a plug for his real estate courses. Believe me, buying this book will make the author, LeGrand, millionare not you."
+1,"talking head, talking bunk","This is like those ""tutorials"" you find for computer programs: after the satisfied customer stumbles through it, they know nothing.If you read books like a goat eats dead grass, leaves, old paper and discarded rubbers, you'll read this, too, probably.If you want to rip people off, go out and find a certified con man. Do time. This guy just burns up his word processor and your money.""Get rich quick. Buy and sell real estate"". NO! Publish junk!"
+2,Great Book,"Ron's book is remarkable. I have been doing Real Estate Investing the LeGrand way for a year now. I have made a great profit and my wife and I are very excited about the prospect for the future. This book is a good foundation for more education on creative real estate by Ron and others.Quick Turn Real Estate is not a Get Rich Quick Scheme like some of the others, but it is a Get Rich Business. You can do this!!! with no money or credit!! I have done deals on properties of over $350,000 with only $250 of my own money in the deal.This book takes over where Robert Kiyosaki left off. It is the meat of the entree. I didn't know how to do real estate investing after the Rich Dad's Series, but it got me interested just like it was suppose to do. Ron and his techniques will get me where Robert said I needed to go.Fantastic. Buy it. Read it. Live it. Don't be a thinker brain, be an alligator brain and just do it."
+2,an initiation into the world of real estate,"Yes... Ron is right... 'don't expect miracles from a book.' Folks... this isn't a read a few chapters and suddenly be a genius type thing. He gives you examples of ways he has made tons of money in real estate and you shouldn't expect everything to work as planned or for there to be everything you need in this book. You still have to work your market... test stuff out... gain experience... learn the ropes... etc etc. For all the naysayers... I would say read it again and again... buy a few other books too... join some real estate forums... if you really want to succeed in real estate. And about his plugs for his bootcamps/courses... they are very good... but you don't need them... do with what you have and take ACTION.I'm reminded of a saying I heard a while ago ""We will either find a way or make one."" Good Luck"
+2,Informative. Has something you've never heard of before,"I picked up this book for my college class on the study of Native Americans from Civil War to present. Even though this is an educational biography on boarding school life, it is actually quite intriguing. Brenda Child completely covers the topic with very interesting material. I won't say that Boarding School Seasons is one of my favorites, but if you are interested in the topic of Indian boarding schools, then you will actually be suprised at how easy it is for this book to keep your attention. If you are viewing this book for a college course, then your class shouldn't be too hard. This is one of the few college required texts that I actually managed to enjoy"
+2,INTER GENERATIONAL TRAUMA,Another book with stories about the trauma that the Boarding Schools caused our Indian People of Turtle Island. Many of us are products of the Historical Trauma that our ancestors endured at the hands of the White Man!
+2,Never seen anything like it............,"I have never seen a book quite like this, although I have come across self-help books or instructional guides which try to help with some simple guidelines. This book on the other hand gives complete and numerous examples and practical methods to achieve the goals given (Note: the section on working with the AIDS Patients.) As if all the other books were afraid to open up..........or perhaps they just didn't have much to say. This wonderful guide lets it rain down.....and when it rains, it pours."
+1,poor quality high price,"Here's the real review. There is only one DVD, not the three pictured. The lighting is awful, barely able to make out that there are two people dancing. The footwork is never shown close up. Teach very basic steps of too many dances. No intermediate or advanced moves here. Each disk is $25 on their web site, but most material is available for free on line on u tube."
+2,very interesting and informative,I have always been interested in weird things and this fills my need
+2,I don't know,I don't know. I haven't read it. I just like all the trivial facts that I get in my daily email from trivia mailer
+2,This is so cool!!!,"First off this is not at Wal-Mart...the one there is made by The Baby Einstein Co. and is no where as nice, sorry....my one-year old daughter has the Elijah Elephant...she loves it...the ear has a button in it and plays a little song...and there is also a little pocket in the rear that has a little mouse holding a peanut in it.....so cute..my three-year old niece loves it too!!! Good Buy!!!!"
+2,Very Stimulating Spiritually,This book has greatly inspired me to trust God in greater ways even in the details of life- concerning any needs or problems. It challenges me to reach out to others and pray confidently for them as well. I want these truths from God's word to penetrate my mind and soul till I am consistently walking in them and experiencing God's powerful presence in new ways.
+2,Great book,"I really enjoyed this book. I found that it increased my faith to believe for the signs and wonders and the supernatural of God. Didn't always agree with everything that was written but there is no denying this man's faith, hope and trust in God's Word."
+2,A Gift of Wings,Some really good short stories both for readability and philosophy. Bach has written several other good books such as 'Biplane' and 'Nothing by Chance'.
+1,Not my cup of tea.,"Being a fan of Richard Bach I was surprisingly disappointed with this book.There is so much detail about flying, I don't know if there was ANY ""learning"" to be had...Maybe, if you fly planes, this might be interestingThis book bored me so bad I didn't finish it."
+2,A BOOK THAT DEFIES GRAVITY!,"This is one one of the few but great books on my bedside table. Ever since a sentimental favorite book of mine. Eversince taking up and graduating Aeronuatical Engineering in college and a flying course after, this book together with the Bible was always on my flightbag thereafter. Now I even have a copy in my office. It supplied me with inspiration and motivation. It describes the joy in fying, the drama and excitement of flight and the philosophy of the air. A wonderful book and true adventure in a paperback book to aviators and non-aviators of all ages!"
+2,A wonderful book for pilots and dreamers alike,"Richard Bach describes the marvel of flight so well in his easily-digested shorts about airplanes, personal journeys, and philosophy. I almost don't need the book anymore- several of the stories are so easily recalled, not for their context of wings and propellers and runways, but for the enthusiastic care for freedom and self-determination that Bach extends to the reader."
+1,I was expecting something else.,"I thought it was going to be THE PRODUCT that I wanted. But it wasn't. I bought it to get rid of my blackheads, but it doesn't do anything."
+2,Thougtful Book,"19th Century Social Thought is given in terms of heroes.Thinkers like Carlyle are really rare.Book is composed of his lectures about Paganism, Islam, Shakspeare, Puritanism etc. in 1840."
+1,Tivo set up,"I'm so sorry that I couldn't use this product. I'm not very good on the computer end and didn't realize that this product would not work with the new ""black box"" and digital tuner etc. Still don't understand it completely, but the technician that came to my house to set it all up said I couldn't use it. With this new system coming upon us I feel that when things that won't work on your old TV should state that it would be obsolete after a few weeks. I'm a senior and had no idea that this would or could happen. However, the service and cooperation of all was superb. The customer from whom I dealt with was so friendly and helpful and gracious as well as Amazon themselves. No complaints!!! Just think for us who haven't the knowledge the obsolete items should be marked. Something of that importance needs to be known. I truly have no idea on how or if this product works. It was rated very high when I bought it, but for me it didn't rate at all. Thank you !!!!"
+1,Treated unfairly,"Bought new unit thinking it would work because the one I had stopped working, same model. The unit replaced had life time free service. Since service comes though the telephone line I though plug in and new unit would work. New shows coming on had not started yet but when they aired I thought new unit would record them. When they did not record,TiVo TCD649080 Series 2 80-Hour Dual Tuner Digital Video RecorderI knew something was wrong. This was past 14 days and company would not take it back. Now I have Comcast and I lost my money on a unit never used."
+1,"Good Interface, bad company","I bought my Tivo Series 2 about 16 months ago and also paid $300 for a 3 year term of Tivo service. About 2 months ago, the hardware stopped working and I called Tivo. They told me that the warranty had expired and that I was on my on to buy a new one (no discounted replacement). So I bought a second series 2 at full price, and then recently found out that it is not supported by the NetFlix movies on demand service. Tivo told me that I could upgrade to a Tivo HD but, again, I would have to do this at full price. So the bottom line is that Tivo doesn't provide any discounted upgrade options for customers. The lesson I've learned from this is to abandon Tivo and just get a PC for video on demand and video recording."
+1,Watch out for the gift card scam...,"If you purchase this with a Tivo Service gift card, the card is ONLY good for starting a new account, but you do not recieve the card until two weeks after your box arrives. Still fighting with Tivo, Three months now, they say gift card has been voided, not their problem?!I've tried posting this warning before. No suprise it never makes it to the list."
+1,bad design,"It's my first time to use TiVo. This product is not user friendly. The hardware setup requirs either network(wired) or phone line, otherwise it won't work. The software designed without exit. If you don't like any choices or you don't which one is good for your case, there is no way to skip. It takes hours to set it up. very bad design in hardware and software.Amazon service is excellent."
+1,It is Not good....I am returning it,"I intended to use this TiVo with an AT&T Uverse system....Although it was advertised to work(by TiVo) and I got the model that they recommended...it would only receive one channel and about 20% of the time when it tried to record, it would not be able to effectively change to the correct channel."
+1,Limited surround sound support,"This Tivo series2 Dual Tuner has limited surround sound capabilities. If you are NOT using a Cable or Satellite box, chances are you will NOT get surround sound from this device.I was running the coax cable directly into the TiVo, with the outputs going directly to the A/V processor, similar to my VCR and TV. My VCR and TV are both producing surround sound. The TiVo was only able to send a 2 channel signal.I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with TiVo customer support and they were not able to help and just continued to claim that TiVo supports surround. However, on TiVo's own website in the customer forum, I found dozens of entries with issues supporting surround.This appears to be a design flaw."
+1,TIVO,The TIVO arrived in good condition and was easly to install. However to use the device you must have Internet access for your tv and subscribe to a service with a montly fee. I was not prepared for either and have returned the device to the original shipper.
+1,Horrible video quality,"We were really excited to finally switch from DVR to Tivo, but when our tivo came and we plugged it in, the video quality was awful. Way way worse than the TV ever was. We tried everything, got new cables, called tivo, did the software update. Nothing made it any better. It was so obviously worse than our cable ever looked, we had to return it :( We decided it wasn't worth the effort to try to get a new one. So back to DVR!"
+2,Worth every penny!,"We got tired of the ridiculous cost of digital cable and paired this TiVo with basic cable (the basic, basic cable with only the first 20 or so channels). Now, we record and watch some of the quality shows on ""regular"" TV and we are going to sign up for Amazon.com's digital movie rentals and our TiVo will access from them from our computer.Our cable recorder was not reliable at all. It didn't record all of the shows we set up and sometimes you couldn't access the shows that it did record. It has been wonderful using our new TiVo!! It has been 100% reliable with recording and playing shows. With our wireless adapter, TiVo connected easily with our computer, where we can access our digital movies, images, etc.The TiVo on-screen menu is very user-friendly and there are plenty of videos from TiVo to help get you acquainted with many of its features. We think it is so much easier to locate and record a show with the TiVo compared to our cable TV's service."
+1,Bullsh#+!!,"Perhaps by the time you read this Amazon will be clearer in its TiVo description, but in case they aren't, you NEED to know that this is just the hardware for a monthly PAY service. I REALLY felt taken for a ride on this, as they referred to it as a ""service plan""-- well, I don't have a ""service plan"" on my oven, and it works just fine. It is completely misleading to call the fee they charge every month a ""service plan"".Tivo won't be getting a penny of mine. . ."
+1,WILL NOT WORK AS DUAL TUNER WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL,"Having been a satified customer of Tivo almost since it's inception...I was blindsided by them when my cable company switched to digial service, doing away with all analog signals. Tivo did not notify customers and have not addressed the issues on their web page. Soooooo.....save yourselves a whole lot of headaches and hair pulling. Don't buy this unit. Also consider before you buy the upgraded models with cable card readers....because I have researched this and have found that there are lots of problems with the cable cards. You have to have your cable company install them, which you will be charged for and there is a monthly fee for the cards. When I called and cancelled my Tivo service, the rep offered me an upgrade model for $99.00.....this should have been an upfront offer to all of those, like myself who purchase the Series 2 dual tuners with the good faith that the service would always be available. Shame on Tivo!"
+2,Tivo is much better than your cable company's DVR,"Tivo is a great service and well worth the extra costs compared to the cable or satellite company DVR. It works well, is reliable, and will truly change the way you watch tv. The downside to all this is that most Tivo boxes (except for the expensive Series3) all rely on analog cable connections. This will be a problem in the future, as cable companies move away from analog systems and to digital systems. (Of course, there are work-arounds, but they aren't very elegant or cost effective). As long as you know this limitation, and that the future of the Tivo Series2 is limited - it's the best thing since sliced bread and well worth every penny!"
+2,TIVO ROCKS!,"After using a DVR from the cable company that was ""state of the art,"" I yelled: GIVE ME BACK MY TIVO!"" Tivo is the easiest, most user friendly, wonderful experience anywhere! This is my second unit. My third will be the newer HD model when the price comes down. That will make it 5 stars!"
+2,Love it!,"Can't say enough good things about Tivo. I especially like this one with the dual tuner. I had an older one with a single tuner, which sometimes required complicated logistics if I was going to have more than one show on at a time.For me, Tivo is kind of like the internet. I don't know how I ever got by without it.My only minor complaint is that the subscription fees are more than they used to be."
+2,Don't waste your time with anything else,"After spending years with Cox Communications DVRs (Motorola and then Scientific Atlanta) and dealing with all the problems they cause (not recording everything, not recording at all, crashing, dying etc.) we decided to try TiVo. I have yet to find a flaw with this piece of equipment.It records what its supposed to, when its supposed to. I love my new TiVo."
+1,Tivo Is A Scam,"Tivo is a copmlete scam! They sell you a unit with a 1 year contract, and 3 month warranty. The day after it comes off of warranty, they turn down your system so it takes forever to respond to button clicks making the unit worthless. Call them up for support, and they offer to sell you another one for 80$ Save yourself some time, buy a TV Capture card, buy a vcr, buy a DVR from a different company, STAY AWAY FROM TIVO, It's a scam!"
+1,TiVo TCD649080,Bought this product after hooking it up I found out you need a telephone jack behind your tv to plug in a phone connection which would tie up my phone line while the TiVo calls to get the tv programing schedule in your area. I sent it back. If the specs would have informed me ahead of time I would not have purchased this product.What a hassle. Shipped it back.
+1,False advertising for the product.,"I bought this DVR because the sales pitch on Amazon said something like, ""No TiVo service required"". That was a lie. The description for this item also never mentioned it was an analog only item.Trying to set up this DVR takes more time than most women giving birth.The manual is useless because it assumes you have a cable or sattelite source.If you want to throw you money away, buy this unit.I just wish there was a DVR for sale that doesn't require cable or sattelite."
+1,Tivo does not work with wireless hook up,"I had heard so many great things about Tivo, but have been absolutely dissapointed. I can not get Tivo to work with the wireless adapter I bought from Tivo specifically for my Tivo make and model. It works 10 minutes out of 24 hours on any given day. It has been extremely frustrating. I do not recommend Tivo if you buy it to run on a wireless router."
+1,Didnt like the way it was advertised.,Did not like the idea of paying a monthly fee for something that I already paid for. Returned to Amazon. Return process was handled well. You advertising said nothing about a monthly fee to use this device.
+1,Not worth it.,"My Dad bought a Tivo for my Mom for Christmas, and we were all very excited about it. However, eventhough it was easy to hook up, as soon as it was it started conflicting with our HD channels and it messed up our sound. Also, it goes on rampages taping shows at random and quickly filling up the given 80 hrs. I figured the sound problem was probably just loose audio wires which I checked time and time again. I called the tech support where I waited on hold for almost an hour then they told me that sometimes the audio feed would fragment and they offered to replace the Tivo if I shipped it back in its original box... More effort than its worth.. Should've gotten the Charter DVR. I dont recommend this product if you have a cable box."
+1,The point of Tivo escapes me!!,"I bought this so I could share movies and vids from my computer to the tivo and play them on our TV. You still need to pay for a monthly subscription thou. You also need to pay for some software to enable you to do it. I realized it was easier to get a wireless video/audio sender and and send the movies wirelessly to the tv for $0 per month. However, I suppose there is a market for this somewhere its just not for me and my house."
+1,Annual Contract,"Please be aware - even when you sign up for a ""Monthly Service Plan"" - the plan itself is an annual one - the only thing monthly is the fee. I personally find this nomenclature incredibly deceptive and purposefully misleading to customers, so I would recommend staying away from Tivo."
+1,Unfair....,"The product works fine, however I was not told that you have to have TIVO service for it to work. I did not purchase it for the TIVO system, but to use it solely as a DVR hooked to my computer. Consequently I had to purchase the yearly service of $129.00 just to be able to use it for my purpose which I feel is unfair. I did not choose to send it back due to the shipping costs of returning it and also that they allow you to use it for two weeks without purchasing the service. I didn't hook it up right away due to being on vacation when it arrived. I was too close to being over the return point as well. I feel it was unfair to advertise this product without foreclosing the fact that to use it simpley as a DVR you still need to purchase the high cost of TIVO."
+1,Not all that it is cracked up to be!,"TiVo, when new is a great toy. But after the first year I questioned it's worth before renewing the subscription. What did it do? It copied programs, provided a program schedule, provided speed control Slowmo etc. and would record shows following what you choose. If you have cable or satellite you already have a program guild and after a few months of use I turned off the selective recording, ask it to record football and any program with foot and ball gets recorded and in less than a week your 80gig is clogged. So I let the service lapse figuring that I could record the programs manually, if there was ever any over time it always cut it off. Well no, if you do not subscribe that function is turned off and your TiVo unit becomes a boat anchor. No if I decide to get into the DVR market again I will use the Satellite of Cable DVR, same functionality for the same about the same fee and I don't have to pay hundreds of dollars for a boat anchor."
+2,Tivo 2 dt,"I just got the DT box to replace 2 tivo series boxes. Basically you get the same box with the excepttion of recording 2 shows. For me was better because now I pay only 1 bill insead for 2 boxes.But tivo has been very slow to release better boxes. If my cable company would have a better box that doesn't crash I'd be using it. Thee box has 2 tuners, HD, more space and etc...Tivo 2 dt is not worth it for new subscribers. But for returning tivo users then yes."
+1,Didn't work with antenna TV,"The picture thru the tivo unit was fuzzy. Maybe the Tivo unit is not designed to receive antenna TV. The Tivo unit made all chanels come in fuzzy. Also I didn't like that you could not use any of the functions without a Tivo subscription, but it seems that without the monthly subscription the whole thing is useless. I am now very happy with a standard DVR that does not require a monthly subacription and works much like the old VCR used to do but without the tapes. The unit I ended up with is thebrite-View BV-980H Digital HD DVR (for Antenna and clear QAM use) ,with 320GB HDD Built-in, EPG Supported,Time Shifting - Black. However I do agree with the critiques of the Brite-View unit, there are some tricky quirks that take some getting use to."
+1,defective upgrade,Tivo is a great product but this one was defective and I had to send it back and upgrade. Delivery was prompt and product was packed wll.
+1,Too old,This item is so old you need a network adapter or a phone line to operate. Still having problems getting signal to watch tv.
+2,Great,"Works great. Got this one to upgrade from a normal/low definition unit. It is compact, easy to use, stylish and is a fine product from Tivo."
+2,Try it-you'll like it,"Once you try it,you will be spoiled for anything else. It saves on storage.After programing you watch at your convenience & delete or save for another time. Tivo is one of the greatest inventions."
+1,Tivo doesn't stand behind their product and the warranty is worthless.,"Don't purchase the extended warranty. I purchased a 3 year extended warranty and my tivo broke after 8 months. We put up with the initial Tivo even though it would not record voice on both turners at the same time like advertised, but when the network card went out, we thought we would get it serviced. The network card went bad, so they sent me another unit, which had a hard drive failure within one day. I got a second exchange and was told my extended warranty would not cover the replacement unit and is void after the 1st exchange.Brandon the customer service person was no help at all. I will never buy anything with a tivo logo again."
+1,died 2 months out of warranty,"For 14 months this product worked great. Then it died. It was not dropped or otherwise abused. TIVO's response was that they would replace it for the cost of buying a new one.Even though it broke so quickly, TIVO is worth the price we payed for the box and the service. If the cable companies could come out with a DVR that was as capable I would rather rent it knowing that if it broke it would be replaced for free.The box itself is rather bulky for the electronics that are actually inside it. The unit could have been designed a little better to make the overall size smaller.Hopefully you get a better box than we did."
+1,Stop! You can't get Amazon Prime videos on this!,"Stop! You can't get Amazon Prime videos on this! It's also has linking problems that TiVo kept sending me to Amazon for, and Amazon then just showed me how to fix it on my TiVo, when TiVo could have told me. And they charge a monthly fee. Roku has no fee, it's cheaper, and easier to use."
+2,Like new!! What a deal!!,This item was like new as advertised an easy to set up with the instructions. We are so thrilled to have gotten a perfectly good dual tuner TiVo at a fraction of the normal cost!
+2,Needed additional equipment,"We selected this product for my daughter because at her apt. the cable signal is still analog. There was only one Ethernet signal in the bedroom so we installed a wireless router. The Tivo needs either a phone hook up or an Internet connection. Since she didn't have a land line and no Internet connection in the living room where she wanted her TV we had to purchase a wireless UBS adapter in order to pick up the signal. Also, had a problem with the security of the router not matching the adapter but once we changed the WAP setting to WEP we were able to complete installation. Once set-up, it seems to be working well. Best of all, we had no problem getting a Tivo tech to speak with us."
+2,Can I Give This 10 Stars?,I will not go into great detail as many reviews already have it down pat!TiVo is AWESOME!You can setup recording to catch any episode or only set it to record the new episodes that are airing for the first time...You can even hook it up to the internet and put your shows on your laptop / ipod and watch them on the go.I give TiVo 10 out of 5 stars!You will not be disappointed!
+2,LOVE IT!,"I got my 1st Tivo 4 years ago and have never watched tv the same way again! The Dual Tuner Tivo is just as easy to use, plus you don't have to choose between 2 shows on at the same time. I recommend buying the Tivo box from a your local electronics store or online store, rather than going thru Tivos website and purchasing a ""monthly Tivo box plan"". In the long run, you'll save money -(as long as you don't wear it out or break it).GET IT AND YOU'LL NEVER REGRET IT!"
+1,Functionally worthless as of June 2009,The dual tuner feature won't work on this model TiVo after June 2009. Don't buy it.
+1,Very Bad Experience,"Tivo worked for two weeks using the tivo wireless adapter. All of a sudden it stopped working giving a ""network adapter not found error"" Did the usual resets of the router, tivo, etc and nothing. Called tivo and they sent out a new adapter. Plugged the new adapter in and same problem. Called Tivo again, wasted a bunch of time with people who were clueless. Now I have to wait up 10 business days for a new tivo unit to arrive.To sum it up:-clueless customer service-no way to record at a given time without a network connection-froze oftenIt seems like Tivo is a company that has gotten ahead of itself."
+1,Not for OTA users,"It is obsolete piece and requires paid subscription - the little thing I have overlooked. For just a little more you can get DVR with free OTA (Over the air) everything - for free. This one will go directly to a landfill. Without the activation it even can't be used as a ""VCR"". Piece of junk."
+2,I love my TiVo,"This is the second TiVo DVR I've owned. I really like the dual tuner feature. I prefer using the TiVo DVR to the DVRs my local cable company rents. One of my favorite features is that when you fast forward or rewind, this DVR compensates for that split second it takes from the time you recognize the end of a commercial and the time you release the fast forward feature. TiVo builds in a slight ""jump back"" feature, which the Comcast's DVRs don't have. I also like the TiVo Desktop software which I've installed onto my home computer. With my home network, I can transfer shows from the DVR to my computer's hard drive."
+2,hooray for TIVO!,"I gave this to my wife for Christmas and now we are both hooked on TIVO. Basically, just like everyone says it will, it changes the way you watch TV. Bye-bye commercials. See ya stuff we don't want to watch. Now we really do watch only what we want and we get to watch it on our schedule. Having said that, the reason I did not give it five stars is the setup is quite an undertaking. The hooking it up wasn't too bad, but the oodles of menus that follow take a while, and when we got to the part about linking it into our wireless network it went over our heads. We still have yet to get that feature to function. Even after you purchase separately the wireless network adapter, it seems as though the network itself must be set up in a pretty specific way. Luckily you can still do it through the phone line as well or we would be up a creek. Overall I would say that TIVO makes me happy."
+2,Exactly what I needed!,"When yet another VCR died on me, I decided it was time to move on up to digital. I have regular (analog) cable, no cable box. This unit is perfect. It easily replaces both of my VCR's and allows me to record two different programs at the same time. I can even watch something else that was previously recorded at the same time! Set up was very easy, the only downside for me was that my TV is not located near a phone jack, but that was pretty easily worked around. All in all, it has performed exactly as advertised and has made me wonder what took me so long!!"
+1,tivo,"I gave it a 1-star review because I couldn't get it to work. The Dish Network package where I live wouldn't allow me to connect with the TiVo service. Before ordering this dvr, always make sure it will work with your cable or sattelite provider."
+2,I love Tivo,I always wonderd about TIVO and now I wonderd how I ever lived without it. This product rocks.
+1,Didn't work,I purchased this tivo from amazon. After hooking everything up I plugged it in and it did not work. No lights or sounds at all. I called tivo's customer service line and they said it would need to be exchanged. I will now have to pay $20-25 for shipping plus packaging materials to send it back and then wait a few weeks for a new one.
+1,Burned Up!,"Be advised before you buy a TiVo product.I bought this item from Amazon but when it arrives I find that I need to connect to the TiVo Service to complete the setup (can't use device until setup is complete). I don't have a house phone and the network is on the other side of the house so I go to Best Buy and get TiVo wireless connector.Upon getting the wireless set up it tells me that it can't find my network so I call Technical Support. Support tells me that I have to set up an account with TiVo and pay them $12.95/mo so I can use my own machine. I don't want the service. All I want to do is use the DVR. ""Well,"" the lady says, ""if you don't sign up for the service the machine won't work."""
+1,Tivo Service RIP OFF,"Hello All,If you were ever planning to get a Tivo remember one thing. The customer service stinks! It is easier to have a root canal than dealing with their customer service department. Once turn on you will have to cancel your credit card to have them stop charging it.Don't get me wrong I love the service but don't expect any help from their customer service department, plus get one of those ""Prepaid"" credit card to pay for the service, because if you use a real one they wont stop charging it."
+1,Quite a snag here...,"When I received my new TiVo I rushed right in to install and play with my new ""toy"". The instructions were clear and I followed them to the letter. Unfortunately, I was unable to get the second of the ""dual-tuner"" channels working. After many hours and much fiddling I gave up and called customer service. As it turned out my RF input was not working properly; however, I found out something extremely important. New laws require that all signals be digital beginning in 2009. Many providers are currently in the process of changing over now, and according to the customer service rep. the second channel of the ""dual channel"" system is analog only and therefore useless in the new digital environment. I was not made aware of this fact when I purchased the unit as it would have made a definite difference in my decision to purchase it."
+1,Buyer Beware,"When you order a Tivo with a one-year service term, Tivo promises to send you an e-mail 30 days prior to the end of the year before charging your credit card. Well, I never received an e-mail from Tivo, and customer ""service"" refused to issue a refund after I discovered the charge. Remember, you're not just buying a DVR, you're buying a service. Tivo's service sucks. Period."
+2,very good,"I bought this as a gift for my parents and while I haven't actually seen it in action, they tell me they love it and will never go back to normal tv. The only caveat is that it must be connected to the Internet, and if you don't have an Ethernet cable that you can easily plug into the back, make sure you get the wireless adapter that goes with it (sold separately of course)."
+2,Tivo user for many years! I want that 4 tuner model next.,"It just works great. Being able to save shows on my computer is awesome too, and for free!Definitely awesome.My only complaint is the monthly fee has gone up over the years and not many usable improvements have been made. It was great to begin with and will continue to rival and overtake other tv and dvr boxes."
+1,"Great, until it crashed","I was really happy with my TiVo for the first 6 months. Then I received an error message that data wouldn't load. After researching on the TiVo website forums and finding many others have had the same problem, I followed their instructions and tried to ""kickstart"" it. This process did not fix the box but TiVo tells me I crashed my TiVo. TiVo says I need to return it and they will fix it under warranty, but they will not let me out of the service contract unless I pay $200 termination fee since it is under warranty and they've offered to fix it. Personally, I would prefer to go back to my cable company's DVR - the box costs me nothing but the monthly fee which is half of what TiVo charges.TiVo has TERRIBLE customer service!!!!"
+1,can do anything with it unless i buy more,"without internet, an external network adapter from tivo and a subscription the only thing i can do with this is pause and rewind live tv, the dvr cant work without a steady internet connection for the box. Due to copyright laws tivo has to erase cirtain recordings in order to preserve the time limits of cirtain shows. So far i have not been able to get live tv to go through my tivo box provided by comcast, so our provider wants to send a tech to my home and charge us $30 to take a look at things. Do yourself a favor and dont buy this product unless you are commited to the idea of going all the way."
+2,dual tuner is the way to go,"I already have a single tuner TiVo with a lifetime subscription. We use it constantly and decided to get another box for the main tv. The dual-tuner won out for 2-tuners and built-in ethernet to connect to network. It has exceeded expectations and is very easy to use. The only thing that would be better is the Series 3 HD unit, but that is too expensive and we do not have and HD tv."
+1,Live and Learn,Bought the Tivo 80 hr. Video Recorder to hook up to a security camera. Was advised it should work. Tuner arrived with no instructions and full of previous owner's old recordings. Could not get instructions on TiVo's internet site and have not yet been able to get it to work. We keep getting error msg. that we have to be a TiVo subscriber to use it. Will probably just throw it in the trash where it belonged in the first place.
+1,Dual Tunner noooo,Tivo is a big rip-off. I purchased a TiVo TCD649080 Series2 80-Hour Dual-Tuner on line and hooked it up for 1 month at $9.95 and after a week I found it could only record 1 channel at a time so I called and canceled it. So for that one-week they charged me $109.50 and said it was an early termination fee. Even the Cable Company is not that bad beware of the moneygrubbers. Get you DVR from your cable or sat provider their Dual tuners are real dual tuners not pretend tuners.
+1,Completamente disgustado,"Cuando me entusiasme en comprar el TCD649080 en ninguna parte pude observar que para poder grabar los programas de TV nececitaba pagar una suscripcion ni tompoco se me notifico que solo era para uso exclusivamente en USA. Lo compre con una direccion en Fort Loderdale por intermedio de un amigo piloto, quien me lo trajo. El equipo , claro, llego muy bien, pero por lo anteriormente dicho me encuantro muy disgustado porque siente que perdi mi dinero.When I get excited in buying the TCD649080 in any part I could observe that to be able to record the programs of TV nececitaba to pay a subscription neither tompoco I am notified that single era for use exclusively in it USES. Buy it with an address in Fort Loderdale through a friend pilot who brought it to me. The team, clear, arrives very well, but for the previously this thing me very upset encuantro because it feels that I lost my money."
+1,Disappointing,"A vividly imagined tale of what might have been had the infamous Lucky Lucan (wanted for murder) come to Paris with his body double, settled in for overpriced psychotherapy with a former fake stigmatic and ultimately ended up sealing his fate in a most unexpected (and unbelievable) way. Although clever in places, witty in spots, I found this book a quick read primarily because I wanted to be finished with it quickly. The characters were brittle and unsympathetic. The scenes artificial. The book flowed like a swift stream, confident even cocky in places, but lacking the kind of depth that makes you want to dive in and swim."
+2,Bad boys meet bad girl,"25 years after the seventh Earl of Lucan clobbered his wife and killed the nanny, he shows up in Paris at the office of psychiatrist Dr. Hildegard Wolf. But she already has a patient who claims to be Lord Lucan. Will the real one please prove it? And what about Hildegard, who really is Beate Pappenheim, a fugitive fake stigmatic from Bavaria? The author has great fun twisting things around between these three bad people, at times coming close to the Keystone Cops. But blood will tell, with murder, with stigmata and with the British nobility. This book does not make much sense, but it is good fluffy fun.Amusing sideline: Bavaria had a well-known stigmatic - Therese von Konnersreuth - who ""practised"" there from 1925 until her death in the 1960s. She was never accused of fraud but, to this day, Rome is rather sceptical."
+1,repetitive and boring,"this comes from someone who knew nothing of the legend of lord lucan.. but still.. from the opening of the story i was intrigued by it. however, the book is constantly repeating the few details that it shares with us on the crime and lord lucan's disappearance over and over again. i felt the book to be very incomplete. the key word here is repetitive. It's just a bore! Pass it! (the last two sentences being the only in need of capitalization)"
+1,An exquisitely-made little jewel-like box-- unfortunately em,"I kept getting the feeling as I read this book that I was supposed to be impressed by its elegance--an elegant, exotic heroine, living in Paris. Not one, but two men claiming to be an internationally-famous criminal. Spare, sophisticated prose and dialogue. But I just couldn't make myself be interested in the characters or the plot.I can't be more specific without revealing more of the plot, but I just couldn't feel that the plot was interesting or believable. The characters were so sparely drawn that I just couldn't care about them. Perhaps if I were a Muriel Sparks junkie, I might be more excited, but I just wasn't."
+1,Contrived...,"The chase for Lord Lucan was beyond unbelievable. It seems like everywhere they turned, Lucky appeared as if the story took place in the confines of Bermuda ... not Scotland, London, Paris and Africa.Secondly, Lucky having a double made little sense. I failed to see the upside of Lucky having a double ...can you imagine all the effort and repair that went into building that ruse? Clearly, the double was an unsustainable burden from the start (no wonder Lucky wanted him dead).Yes it's a satire ...but that doesn't allow for utter contrivances. This books only saving grace is its brevity. Given it's blatant shortcomings, I hope the positives the book has garnered here are not token. That's the problem with reviews that lack impartiality... one can never be sure of an accurate review."
+1,"Cynical Farce, Unbelievable and not that Funny","there are some uproarious jokes in this novel, but they are few and far between. the rest is a furious but empty chase, for money and protection which has the merit of speed alone. it begins and then it is over. the main characters are motivated by selfishness and greed. there is nothing likable here. and as a meditation on faith, the aptness of false-healers, idiot lying priests, and medicine-magic, the novel is disgusting and shallow."
+2,Superb Spark in Top Form,"I truly enjoyed this novella, with its tropes of double identity adding up to a delicious comedy. I also want to praise the writing (I cannot fathom how the commentator just below me could miss this) which is spare and elegant and makes every word count. You don't need to know anything about the Lacan case -- I had never heard of him prior to reading Aiding & Abetting -- but it helps to be interested at least somewhat in the British aristocracy. That class' bizarre double standards and pure unconsciousness about certain flaws has never been brought out better. In fact, Sparks' illustration of the aristocratic attitude is scary in its amorality.A very entertaining and representative novella and a terrific introduction to Sparks' work."
+1,disappointed,"I was excited to find a Christian-based sitcom to enjoy with my children. We watched them. They definitely were Christian based, but they were annoying. These are definitely not role models for my girls. I would not want my girls acting like them. The one is so loud and flighty. They both seem really into themselves and very superficial. I would love for more Christian sitcoms to become available, but this one did not make the cut for me. I'm disappointed. I had such high hopes."
+1,Terrific music. Horrible disc!,"This disc is a third-rate BOOTLEG, with horrible sound quality. You can get this material in far better quality through trading. Don't be a ""sucker""!"
+1,Not Bat Chain Puller,"The original Bat Chain Puller is due to be released by Zappa records on 13th Feb., remastered with 3 bonus tracks from the same line up. THIS IS NOT IT. Dust Sucker is a poor quality, badly mastered version, with 6 bonus tracks from different line ups. It appears that Dust Sucker is being re released on the same date as The Original Bat chain Puller is coming out, in the hope of getting some sales of the back of it in the confusion. Don't buy Dust Sucker, buy Original Bat Chain Puller on Zappa records. Not Currently available on Amazon but available on pre order at [...]"
+1,BOOTLEG - DO NOT BUY!,"For whatever reason this deplorable bootleg has not been pulled from the market, nor has bootleg vendor OZIT been sued yet. If you want to hear the real, legitimate, officially released BAT CHAIN PULLER, please buy the edition that the Zappa Family Trust is releasing as of February 2012. Don't say you weren't warned about this shoddy ripoff!"
+1,A Great Disapontment,"I purchased this book with great expectations. It is richly illustrated with rare photographs of obsolete aircraft soldiering on in an important area of operations. The writing and research was excellent, which I have come to expect from Mr. Hagedorn. However, one of these rare photographs depicted a nude strip-club dancer. Others depicted aircraft with explicit 'nose art'. When I read a military history book, it is my expectation that I (or my son) will not be subjected to objectionable photos. I returned the book for a refund. Sorry Dan."
+1,"Romer Zane Grey, Beyond The Mogollon Rim","Book was not written by Zane Grey, but by his son. He is nowhere near the author that his father was. There were numerous typos and mistakes all through the book. I bought the book beleiving it was written by ZaneGrey, but it was based on characters created by Zane Grey.Very dissapointing."
+1,Trash CD...,"Dont buy this album, its a bootleg [Unofficial] CD. Tatu will not recieve a dime from the sales of this CD."
+2,are you guys deaf????,"i bought this album 1 week ago and it hasn't left my car!!!! it's GREAT. i think that the songs, especially Dead Heart and Control, are amazing.Not sure if we are listening to the same CD? I love this CD."
+1,can't get any worse,i guess i expect to much out of a cd these days. i only want to hear good songs and good music. i was sadly disappointed in this cd. predictable and boring.save your cash.
+2,A Truely Great Album,"If you like Dakona's slower tracks like ""In The Name Of God"" or ""center Of The World"" or infact pritty much any track on the Dakona album you'll love this album to! its probably one of the most relaxing albums i've got and ever will have! Check radford out on their offical website, www.radfordmusic.net!if you like calm relaxing melodies with some pop/rock tunes you've got to buy this album!"
+1,Blah,"I bought this cd thinking it was by the band Prime STH. I listened to it anyways since i had just purchased it and it was now part of my collection. I was unfortunately very disappointed. The singer's voice is high pitched and annoying. I couldnt even make it through the entire cd. And now, i have a cd that will either end up under the bed, or in the garbage."
+1,Ordinary pop is right.,"I like pop music, but I don't want to be bored by it. Jason Mraz is at least interesting musically. I have to agree with the others, this record doesn't quite cut it for me."
+1,Why can't I get good music!!,"This record is so predictable like many others of its genre. I don't know why I bother listening to music anymore. I wouldn't have written a review, but this record is worse than most. Crappy sounding as well."
+1,Piece Of Poo!!!,"This is the worst cd i have ever heard. If you like no hooks and, emotionless dribble then this is the record for you. was this recorded through an A.M. radio? I wouldn't give this cd to my worst enemy.THIS SUCKS!!! I want my money back!!!"
+1,boring,If you like this album you will probably like any other mediocre band out there now. It is the same recycled music over and over. Over singing and generic guitars make for a bland album. Just my opinion.
+1,nothing relevant,"It is a so-called ""how to win"" guide that has nothing scientific. The book is simplistic and focused on prediction. No mathematical approach.Reading any lottery book with the word ""win"" in its title is a waste. For realizing this, you must first get in touch with the essence of lottery. For doing this, get a book on mathematics of lottery.You better use the money to buy more tickets instead of this book."
+1,Lottery Master Guide is a dumb luck!!!!! Don't buy!!!,I brought lottery master guide. It's helpful and It's takes about 6 months or more. I'm mad to my brother and my parent. I will give NO Stars. Winning the lottery is NOT EASY. My parent is asking for help. Helping other is very important than winning the lottery. I'm so excited to win the lottery but no. It's just a dream. I'm not satisfied about lottery master guide. It's just nothing. Please save your money for your needs?
+1,This book is about lotteries. It doesnt help you win.,This book is about lotteries and the systems she uses. None of them help you win the lotteries. I've tried to use this book and her software to win. Dont waste your money on her books and the software they sell. None of them will help you win lotteries. People make money off you. If their books and software worked they wouldnt be selling it. They'd be super rich winning the lottery all the time and hiding in the hills with all their money.
+1,GARGAGE,"Please. Save your money and don't buy this or any other book by Gail Howard. The entire premise of number combinations that are more likely to hit is bogus. It sounds good but its not real. Do some research online about statistics and probability. Each remaining ball has the same odds of being drawn. There is no skill to these types of lottery games-unlike say following the remaining scratch ticket prizes available for a certain game online and seeing what is the best buy. She has her success by people randomly winning with her book. Those that win are publicized. Those that don't are quietly forgotten. Seriously, youll win more money by taking the money you would have spent on this book and buying lottery tickets."
+2,The Best Lottery Guite Ever!,"I just love this book. It's really amazing. I read Gail Howard's columns in lottery magazines. I know she has had many ""lottery"" winners using her books, but I think this book is the best of all of them. I can't rave enough."
+1,A decent enough OSV,"Aside from a few tracks, namely the memorable airship theme and few others, the CD isn't much more than a novelty; something to add to your collection. But look at it this way - it's Uematsu! Really, you can't much go wrong there..."
+2,Devil's Night,"If your going to buy this CD, I can tell you right now the best song on here is Devil's Night. Its just wicked. Theres only 4 songs on this CD and Devil's Night. He's got some sampling of Beastie Boys kinda like in Kkkill The Fetus. This is a great Esham album all in all. But its worth to have in particular because its got Devil's Night."
+1,THE SAME SONGS,"THIS GUY IS SSOOOOOOOO WACK IT HURTS.....HE RECYCLES SO MANY LINES AND EVERY ALBUM OF HIS THAT YOU BUY HAS THREE TO FOUR DUPLICATE TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM BEFORE JUST WITH A DIFFERENT BEAT. ITS RIDICULOUS....WHAT ARE THEY PAYING HIM FOR. HE DOESN'T EVER COME WITH ANY NEW MATERIAL....HIS KKKILER FETUS ALBUM HAD NUMEROUS RECYCLED SONGS FROM THE CLOSED CASKET ALBUM AS DID THE GOTHAM CITY CD.....JUST LIKE THE HELLTER SKELLLTER ALBUM , AND ALL OF HIS SUBSIQUENT ALBUMS FOLLOWED SUIT....HOW ARE THESE PEOPLE GIVING HIM 5 STAR REVIEWS, I HAVE LOST ALL HOPE IN HIP HOP. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ORIGINALITY."
+1,"really really bad, worst video ever","Worst video ever!!!!! Don't waste your money. Poor poor video quality, people walk in front of the camera shots. The video has bird, frog and other various sounds that have nothing to do with the bird or animal on the poor quality video. You won't like it, your cat won't like it, and that is an understatement."
+1,NOT GOOD! do not even waste the 2.00 for the 7 day trial,"I have been trying to find videos I can play on my Amazon Prime Roku box for my kitties. I have one really great video, Feline Frolics, which I Highly recommend. This one, however, is terrible. It starts out with a bunch of ducks and goes on and on and on and on..with the ducks. The sounds are ok but get very annoying after awhile. They have, of all things, a turtle. ( blinks) I am not sure why they have a turtle..They also have a crocodile.. and only 1 short scene of an aquarium!! ~ and that one was at the end. The scenes are entirely too long to keep my cats attention and are exceedingly boring. I am SO glad I didn't purchase the full version. Do not waste your money..... Amazon please find more cat movies to show on PRIME.. I love the Frolics one!!!"
+2,Dressage Today,Simple if you ride Dressage or know some one who does they should get this magazine.It keeps you up to date with what's going on I'n the sport and has great articles from different experts every month.Great Gift
+1,BAD SELLER!!!,"Fast shipping, but none of the 10 discs I bought worked. I tried different speeds, burners, and ISO's. I tried to contact Amazon and also the seller but got no response. BUYER BEWARE!!!!"
+2,great help!!!!!!!!!!,I think this software is a help because you can learn more languages. It is important to know other languages in the buisness woeld so you can talk to all clients.
+2,Unflinching life of a true survivor,"""I found this opus fascinating, full of gangsters, brothels, whole families who disappear mysteriously, inscrutable SOB department heads, and an occasional night out with the floodlights while guarding mammoth finds. Reads as easy as 'My Gun is Quick,' with similar twists in the plot and entrapment in a dingy bar with shady con men lusting for the author's NSF cash, dead or alive."""
+2,But I HATE horror films,"The animated opening credits were amazing, the story was very, very clever, the editing made perfect sense, and the camera work was great--a real grand slam, especially when achieved in a small, independent film. It was truly a delight to watch Bite Marks--they all did outrageous work. I don't think I'll ever sit though a strictly-horror film, but this film was hilarious. Thank you Mark Bessinger for putting your thoughts to film."
+1,"Really bad, cheesy comedy","The acting was bad, especially those of the supporting characters. The actors weren't helped by some awful dialog. The plot was rediculous, though some of that was intentional. The low-budget special effects were silly, and not in a good way. In short, don't waste your money on this stinker."
+1,Disappointing,"Weak story, Characters were not interesting or engaging and Vampire rules were silly. Also tired of the Gay=slutty and incapable of an adult relationship. Can't we do better?"
+1,Not exactly what i expected,"I purchased this as a Christmas gift for a friend of mine, although i wanted to watch it as well. From the description of the movie i thought it would be entertaining and funny. Well the movie was pretty cheesy to say the least. The special effects were not good at all, the plot was thin (what can you expect from a gay vampire movie?). There was one hot scene in the movie. Other than that it was just not something i would want to watch again. Have a bunch of friends over for drinks and watch it, that would be entertaining!"
+1,Disappointment,"This trip down memory lane did not work for me. What was funny when I was a child, now pretty much not at all. Fodder for Goodwill."
+2,Hinge Pins Are Great,These are great for fixing your door easy to install they don't come with directions however. I recommend you check on line in the Chevy Blazer forum there you will find detailed instructions for installation they even have tips on how to make a simple tool to heip with the inserting the bushings. I found the info very helpful and saved me a lot of time and grief.
+1,Dorman HELP! 38419 Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Kit,I ordered 2 of these door hinge pin kits which include the bushings and clip. One package came taped up. Today I was preparing to install these door pins I noticed the black clip was missing from the taped up package. I ran to 2 different hardware stores to find a clip. Neither store had this item.I had to halt my installation today and will run to an auto parts store to buy a whole new kit so I can get the installation done.There is no contact for the seller so I will now have to eat my cost on this kit. Plus it's much cheaper at the auto parts store.
+2,Almost Perfect!!!,Very Fast shipping. Product arrived in perfect condition. Pins were a perfect fit. Washers were all same size there should be one slightly larger than the other per set... No big deal though.... since the washers do not move for proper door functionality I simply wrapped the smaller washer with electrical tape to give it a snugg fit and it works perfectly fine.... other than that small but fixable detail ... Perfect!!
+2,Door hinge pin,"First of all, I never did something like this before until now and it had to be done. In my situation the bushing was broken on top. So, I opt not to by bushing removing tools or pin remover. I took 2 screw driver popped the retaining clamp and a small chisel broke the rest of .The top bushing od was a little bigger then my door post hole, is this normal I don't know. I grease od of the top busing, and used a socket of same od with extension, tap it went in smooth, I broke the bottom bushing with the chisel and the new bushing went in with no trouble maybe because hole was a little oblong from leaning. I bought 2 just in case. Good product for the price, and it worked well for me. Do u need the removing tools I can't say."
+1,Remember this is only for 1 pin,"I thought this was a kit for 1 door, which would mean 2 pins and bushings.I feel it was misleading, as you actually need to buy 2 of this kit to fix one door.Which means this is not the cheapest one on the market.The sale on the other hand was smooth, no complaint."
+2,You Gotta' Love It!!!!!,"I have always loved Buffy, since her first dusting, to the tragic events of Joyce Summers. This is a pair of my favorite episodes, the only others are ""Hush"" and ""Prophecy Girl"" Buy it!!!! you'll love it, trust me on this one!"
+2,Great Deal,"""The Witch"" is one of my favorite epiosdes, Elizabeth Anne Allen (Amy) is a wonderful actress.""Never Kill a Boy on the First Date"" is also a wonderful episode, and Velvet Chain (the band who play at the Bronze) are awesome.Its a great deal, so get it now!"
+1,Billy Connolly; Live in New York,Little Disapointed seems to be old material from all his other videos Just an older Billy on stage
+1,I was a little disappointed...,"It had been a while since I had heard his jokes and standup show. But I did not find this DVD as funny as I expected it.Yes, O'Connolly is unpredictable, but not ""Robin Williams"" umpredictable. It seems more as if he rambles around, goes on the tangent and forgets what he was talking about, and then his jokes lose momentum.Something no one has mentioned is that the producers did not put a lot of effort in the CD. There are no ""Chapters"" to identify the main themes of the show. For foreign speakers or hearing impaired, there are no closed captions. There are no extras. Nothing. It's just a DVD which says ""Play"", and there you go...Hopefully this helps you in your decision."
+1,Disappointing,"I was expecting a lot more humor. Actually, the last 5 minutes is the funniest and only made me grin."
+1,Not Funny,"Billy Connolly: Live in New York is a poor recording of his comedic talent both artistically and professionally. The stage set looks drab and poorly lit, much like an amateur would do on his first chance of recording finger puppets for a kindergarten class. The comedian's appearance matches that of the set, leaving his grey hair standing out as if he just stepped out of the shower. His comedy material seems impromptu, with digressions that never establishes ""The Roll"" in any of his comedy bits, stories or subjects, throughout his comedy act. To be frank, I fell asleep 3/4 of the way through the DVD and decided to use the DVD as a beverage coaster instead.I originally purchased the DVD based upon samples of his material I've heard from Satellite Radio, and I believe that there are far better recordings of this artist besides this DVD title."
+1,Billy Connolly suitable to under 5s,"Unlike all other Billy Connolly dvds; this one failed to offend Catholics, Muslims, women, gays, schoolteachers,foreigners and the 'Good English' Society. My wife,children and our local priest were not offended by this 'Big Yin'offering.This is suprising for a Clydeside comedian who has a 'no taboo' regime with his comedy.the reason that no offense was taken is simple.DVDs from USA do not work in the UK.Oh yes it took yonks to deliver and the girls at work got a bit spooked with the packaging from Frankfurt airport.Fingerpost in St Helens is still at war with the Hun.It does have a nice box though!"
+2,Outstanding!,"Billy does it again! Always funny, BC is right on the edge.Wish more of his stage act was available to the U.S. market on DVD."
+2,The Bible for Minimalism and its British origins,"For anyone wanting to discover what is minimalism and wher it came from, this a must. No one has managed to outline and seize precisely the essence of it as well as H. YPMA. Outstanding photos, and a fantastic insigt into London"
+1,Made coffe sweet,I thought these would just add flavor rather than such a sweet taste. I don't like sugar in my coffee. Now I have 6 containers that I have to throw away. There used to be a product just like this that just added flavor and did not have all of the artificial sweetners. Not a good thing for someone who does not like sugar in their coffee but if you do it is good.
+2,Outstanding Flavor No Calories,This is such a great product. So glad Amazon is carrying it ... Great flavor without the calories. I not only add it to my coffee but it's also great added to cake & cookie mixes (Just crush the tablets before adding to the mix) All the flavors taste terrific. LOVE IT!
+2,Very Good Flavor.,The Hazelnut flavor is very good but could be stronger. I actually add two tablets to a #2 cone filter when brewing coffee. I find this is better than adding the tables to an already brewed cup of coffee.
+2,Taste Great,This is really nice to have when you just want something a little different. It makes drinking a cup of coffee step out of the ordinary.
+2,Don't want coffe without this!,I discovered this product a few years ago. Now I can enjoy the Hazelnut flavor without having to brew a whole pot.
+2,A second purchase for me,"I never knew there was any flavoring like this until I saw it listed here at Amazon. I love these tablets and carry a tin with me in my purse (no larger than a tin of mints) so that I can have Hazelnut coffee when I am out. I also use these when I only want one cup of decaf coffee and make instant coffee. I like the flavor tablets because it doesn't diminish the coffee taste, dissolves easily and has very little sweetness to them. I can add Splenda easily. It is getting harder and harder to find Hazelnut coffee for a regular coffee pot or in instant form. The recommendations are for using one tablet but I always use two. If I am going to make iced coffee I have an extra large mug that I use and use three tablets instead.I was so pleased to find these on Amazon."
+2,"Gad Zuks, Batman!","No calories, no carbs, just great taste to add to coffee anywhere you are. I keep it in my purse. This stuff is great!"
+2,yay pop punk!,"you know you like pop punk. so here you go. yellowcard is my favorite band on this cd, but their are others. Yellowcard rock like no others!"
+2,Wow!,"I ordered this even though I'm not tall and statuesque like the model in the picture is. I'm short, size 12 and very curvy. When I put this outfit on, my husband declared me to be ""verrry sexy""! The outfit is comfortable, easy to put on, and one size does indeed fit all. I am very pleased!"
+1,Odd fit,"The overall idea of the body suit was good however the fit not so much. I am about average hieght 5 6"" and weigh 130 but it seemed like it was made for a person smaller in stature. My guy was pleased with my appearance but the odd fit didn't make me feel as sexy as I wud have liked."
+2,Super Sexy,"Let's be honest here. You buy this product for one reason only; to see your baby in it for 5 minutes before you strip it from her and have some fun.This product worked, it looks fabulous on her body, it really frames her buns perfectly and her DDs look fantastic in it as well. She managed to keep it on her body for 30 minutes...I was tied up!You will love this body stocking."
+2,Great Buy,"I'm really impressed by this 4 CD collection. Apart from his last 1952 the CD's covers Hank Williams' entire career. hough it's slightly frustrating having to look out for his last recordings somewhere else, this is really a great buy. The sound surprisingly good, even the radio acetates from his Health and Happiness shows sound good, and it's very interesting to experience a little of how Williams was a a live performer. The 52 pages booklet contains a detailed biography and a lot of information about Hank's sessions and recordings.Highly recommended"
+2,AMAZING HERB,this is siberian gensing and the quality of this product is supreme. I take one capsule and i have too much energy to spend. I was looking for something reduce fatigue and my inability to wake up in the morning.This product gives me so much energy to the point that it is too much. I can't take it everyday bec it make me sleep less than 5 hours per day and the rest of the day i feel like i am on speed. It is very good for studying and physical effort or hectic days.
+2,Great Book!,"I really enjoyed ""Life is a Circus"" by Shirley Carroll O'Connor. It is a warm humorous love story and a first hand insight into what it was like being part of circus life in a bygone era. Shirley writes about of being a newly wed on a Circus train, learning the ropes and class system of Circus life, living on the road and about the friends the bride made among the performers and side show acts. What better training for a woman who later became one of Hollywood's top Press Agents than sharing your life (and car) with wild and dangerous animals. O'Connor's perspectives and insights into the Circus culture can be appreciated by circus fans or anyone who likes a good autobiographical story. Her idea of a bad day was when she (literally) lost a heard of elephants in downtown Hollywood. I found myself smiling and laughing my way through this book. Buy, borrow, or check this book out of the library, it is a great read."
+2,Awsome mixes,"Not 13, really 19. Anyways. Hardcore Heaven 2 is another great collection of UK Hardcore music. You get your Happy, Gabber, and Freeform all together. Seems like ppl are still stuck on saying that Hardcore is 140 BPM, we dont live in 1991 anymore! Your Happy Hardcore alone goes around 170-175 BPM.SY starts us off with a nice bouncey mix, with some dark curves in there too. Brisk give us a pounding mix of HHC & Gabber. Kevin Energy is all Freeform.Hardcore Heaven 1 & 3 are better than this, but it's a must have for anyone's Hardcore collection."
+2,Must Read for all Riders,"Riding Logic is a fantastic, well-written, easy to understand book on riding. It's better than most current books as far as explaining riding theories. I wish I would have discovered it a long time ago but I'm very glad I have now. Museler initially discusses the rider and how many people have a misconception on what the proper seat is. Then he moves to the horse where he discusses all the stages of training from how to teach your horse to be obedient to your aids to why the horse acts out. He further explains various lessons, going through the gaits, forehand and bending exercises. Then he ends with thorough details on jumping and equipment for the rider and horse. It's just a really amazing book. I recommend it very highly!"
+2,Great for adding flavor and vitamins to food!,"We use this on almost everything. It works great with Tofu, and also makes a very tasty and creamy pot pie when mixed with vegetables. The nutritional content makes it ideal for not just Vegans and Vegetarians, but all people who are looking to add flavor and remain health conscious.A very simple recipe that I use on a regular basis is to cut Firm Tofu into halves or quarters, squeeze the water out as much as possible. I then coat with Braggs Amino Acids, and yeast flakes. This gives it a very good texture and taste."
+2,Great Tasting Yeast Flakes,"We use Brewers Yeast for added flavor/texture on popcorn and other foods. Kal is the BEST tasting yeast flakes that we have found and the entire family loves it including our two young children. Best of all, it's low fat and very high in important nutrients. We can't seem to get enough of this stuff."
+2,Makes me feel younger and more energetic,Great on any food that has a salty taste. I don't recommend on cereal or sweet things like in shakes.
+2,Large!,"Ordered through Amazon prime. Item arrived on time in perfect condition.You may not realize this product is HUGE! It's nearly the size of a container of oatmeal! VERY reasonable for the price, especially considering how much this stuff costs in a small spice container from whole foods.This is my first experience with nutritional yeast. The taste by itself kind of reminds me of those mystery fried chips you get at fairs sometimes.The product was sealed and even I could tell it was very fresh.I'd buy again."
+2,great product!,"First off, this is a Huuuuge container! Bigger than I was expecting (about the size of a canister of oatmeal). Second, but most important, this nutritional yeast if yummy!! I had been buying in bulk at Whole Foods, but in my opinion this brand is better. Is is so fresh that the taste is better and the texture is awesome, almost with a little crunch to it, something that the other kind I used never had. Would definitely recommend it for sprinkling on veggies, popcorn, or using for all those yummy vegan ""cheese"" recipes."
+2,So Much Better Than the Dregs From the Bulk Bin,"This nutritional yeast is the same stuff that you can find in the bulk bins at many health food stores. The upside is that it hasn't been pawed through by a zillion shoppers before you and the canister that it comes in is so much sturdier and easier to store in your pantry than the flimsy plastic bags found in most bulk food aisles.The reason that I gave it four stars instead of five is that it is the ""small flake"" nutritional yeast instead of the ""large flake"" that I prefer. Plus, although it has a good ""cheesy"" flavor and is great for using when making vegan dishes or as a topping for popcorn, it does have a very slightly bitter flavor to it that in my experience, some other brands of nutritional yeast don't seem to have."
+2,Deliciously Cheesy!,"I've tried many different brands of nutritional yeast flakes, and these are by and far my favorite! Thank you KAL for such a superior tasting product!"
+1,I can't use this in place of parmesan cheese,"The taste is not what I expected - I expected it to taste good and I didn't like the flavor. I mixed it with pesto because I normally use parmesan. It ruined the pesto. Not a big fan of it as a cheese replacement, however, I'm using it as a nutritional supplement for home-made bread - the flavor doesn't come out in the bread. So for nutrition it's good, but not so good for taste."
+1,Yeast Flakes,"Not sure what all to do with these...not working that well on popcorn...surely does not taste like a cheese substitute. Did not dissolve in hot water yet to use as a broth or drink...maybe that is the way to go but so far, not impressed and will probably NOT buy again."
+1,wish I had bought the small can,"I really wanted to like this, but it is just not something I seem to be able to adjust my taste buds to. I had read reviews other omnivores liked it, and it wasn't just for vegans or vegetarians, so thought it would be better than it is. The quality of the product seems fine - even flakes and nice color, but oh, the taste is something that ruins oatmeal or anything else I've tried it in."
+2,Nutty flavor,"Thanks to nutritionist Kimberly Snyder's book The Beauty Detox Solution, I changed the way I eat. In her book, she recommends substituting cheese for Yeast Flakes. Expecting a cheesy flavor, I was surprised that this is more of a nutty flavor. I read all of the reviews so I knew the expect this. I love putting this on my salad and have no complaints that it doesn't exactly taste like cheese. I will add it to my popcorn next time just to see how the flavor will taste then but for now, I'm 100% satisfied with the quality and taste of these yeast flakes."
+2,Excellent Item,"Nutritional Yeast is one of the absolute essentials of a Vegan lifestyle, in my opinion. This product provides that excellent, nutty, cheesy flavor in a great size package. I will be buying again!"
+2,Tastes great!,"Being a vegetarian, nutritional yeast is a great way to get nutrients. This product tastes great! I put it on pasta, potatoes, vegetables - it is a great seasoning and has a cheesy flavor. Highly recommended!"
+2,Cheesy deliciousness for VEGANS!!,"I love KAL yeast flakes add this to your favorite vegetable dish, favorite snack like organic popcorn or whatever your cheesy heart desires. Yeast flakes is rich, nutritious and delicious. You must have this on you at all times it is great, you're a sprinkle away from deliciousness just click and add to your cart!! You can thank me later :)"
+2,The best i've had thus far,"This nutritional yeast is great over popcorn with a little sprinkle of olive oil! It is packed full of b-vitamins and amino acids: A definite super-food! Great value compared to my local store, where I'd have to pay the same price for only half the size. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an effective health food supplement."
+2,"Popcorn, Spaghetti -- More, Please.","I bought this for the first time on a whim about three months ago. Love it, love it, love it. Love it on popcorn, crave it on my spaghetti (with a touch of parmesian cheese added to it). I eat spaghetti for lunch maybe four to five times a week now (no sauce). Don't know if that's good or bad, but I heap the nutritional yeast on it and love it. I'm definitely not a vegan (not that there's anything wrong with that, I just love me meats), but I feel good that this product is so full of nutrients. I don't know how it compares to other brands. I bought this brand first and it tastes great to me, plus the price is cheaper than some others out there, so I figure, why buy anything else?"
+2,Dream Trip to Alaska,"Take advantage of a superbly produced Video and Narration! If like us, you have never been to Alaska, you can enjoy it's grandeur through the Lens and Narration of Cliff Fenno in such a way that you will be convinced you are actually taking the trip with he and his wife. The author obviously has a deep love and respect for the Wildlife and the Alaskan Wilderness that he so expertly captures on the video. He narrates the Alaskan Scenic Wonders in such a personal, down to earth way that you cannot help but develop a great appreciation for what may well be the last of the North American Wilderness! We believe this video can stimulate the interest and imagination of viewers of all ages."
+2,"Incredible music, mediocre remastering","Remember those cassettes friends used to make for you of their favorite music? Well, they're back, only they're called Proper Boxes! The sound is nowhere near as bad as on those Complete Duke Ellington 1925-38 sets you can buy in Germany for about 20 dollars. Those sound like they were recorded in a toilet over the telephone. But this set is certainly not all it could have been. Somewhere I read somebody ask the question ""Proper versus JSP?"" That's not even a question. JSP's have fantastic remasterers doing their best. This set is only serviceable. But the music is wonderful and many of the tracks are almost impossible to find. So you have to get it. Should I review the music? No, not this time...Maybe later."
+2,Blackberries Got No Thorns,"This book was riveting. Sometimes after reading many books, it is hard to find one you can't guess the ending to ... this one is it. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author."
+2,Must read!!!,"I thought this book was an excellent book. It cleared up some questions I had. I will definitely read it again. There were some obvious editing errors, but it didn't effect the readability. If you have questions about the holy spirit, you should read this book."
+2,Good read,I really enjoyed this book. I'm always interested in learning about the Holy Spirit and this book was somewhat of an eye opener. I would definitely recommend it.
+2,the baptisem of the Holy Spirit,"R A Tore is one of my hero's of past years, i try to read all of his writeings that i can find.This one on being filled with the Holy Spirit is one of the best, i suggest all Christians read it if they are truly wanting to server the God Heaven."
+2,Great basic book on the baptism,Even though not an original book(it is a photocopy) of the book. It is readable and am glas I could still find it.
+2,"Baptism With The Holy Spirit, R. A. Torrey","This is a very good book, especially for those taught like I was that there is no baptism of the Holy Spirit. The terminology is still in question, but the issue is being filled with and controlled by the Spirit and it is a helpful look at that teaching."
+1,It was just ok....,This video was just ok. I give it a D+ maybe a C-. Shaq's comedy series have been really good but this was not as good as the others.
+1,Not Impressed with Dallas,"I love comedy, but this particular video, in my opinion, has overplayed the use of foul language/cursing - no cussin. There was more cursing than real jokes. I was mostly disappointed with the host, Mo'Nique. The best comedian on this series by far was Paul Mooney, and Corey Holcomb bringing 2nd place. The others were ok, again in my opinion."
+1,Not a Huge Fan,Monique was a bit to much. Didnt really enjoy her on the mic. Loved Paul Mooney piece it was way to short. And the last comedian Corey was funny. But I wouldnt recommend anyone else to buy it. If your buying it to hear Paul Mooney's Piece your better off waiting until his new stand comes out next month. Monique ruined the DVD.
+1,A waste of time..,"Well for starters monique's stand up always involve male bashing because by the looks of her I can understand and the other comedians were garbage as well (except for paul mooney). This was by far the sorriest shaquille o'neal comedy video in his production, I definitely do not think this video was funny."
+2,Nuevo y EXCELENTE,"Desde que supe de su existencia este disco me quito el sueño.Tenia muchos deseos de escuchar algo nuevo de Silvio(aunque algunos temas no son tan nuevos)y ademas escuchar nuevas versiones para dos clasicos de Silvio como Dias y Flores y Mariposas.Un disco excepcional con un Rey Guerra inspirado en las seis cuerdas y temas de excepcion como Y tantos Huesos Chocaran,Derecho Humano y Sueño Valseado.Muy alegre y muchas melodias hermosas.sinceramente un disco de un elevado sentimentalismo y evolucion.Silvio es otra cosa.Maestro!"
+1,Would not recommend,Don't like most of these movies; description inadequate so I didn't have a way to know what type of movies were on it.
+1,Not what it appeared to be,"The cover of this DVD shows Tarzan standing with a lion. The movie with Gordon Scott that featured that scene wasn't even one of the five movies. This is definitely not what it is portrayed as being. I was looking for Gordon Scott movies (in color), but these were black and white movies that featured several other ""Tarzans"". Only one had Gordon Scott in it, and it was not the movie that was pictured on the cover of the DVD. This was a birthday gift for someone who has been looking for Gordon Scott Tarzan movies for years, and I thought I had finally found the ""perfect"" gift.....not so."
+1,To civilized to be Tarzan,I don't like it at all it is an embarrassment to Tarzan and he can't yell and he's too civilized for Tarzan. If you like Tarzan movies don't choose this one
+2,MAF flow sensor problems?,"You decide from K and N's information. I'm not an expert, but am trusting their research on their website addressing MAF concerns. Do everyone a favor and post info if you can prove them wrong."
+1,ruined my MAF sensor,I'have had this K&N; in my car for over 4 years. Yes it does increase gas mileage but it also ruined my MAF sensor after about 4 years. I did try cleaning it w/ MAF sensor cleaner which helped temporarly but i ended up getting a new MAF.I'll probably go with a high flow filter w/out oil next time.joe
+2,This is a great campfire book that really makes you think.,"""The Song of Hiawatha"" is the best book I have ever beenexposed to. Every time I hear the wonderful rhyme of HenryWadsworth Longfellow, I begin to think of what this land waslike before the Europeans conquered it. It is a wonderfultale of peace between nations and a great book to read tochildren."
+2,Honest simple review,"Beautiful, beautiful artwork. A companion to the full poem that will please anyone ..at any age . Facinating artistry and high quality paper stock"
+2,A very nice stained glass coloring book.,"While not as beautiful as the Japanese Geishas coloring book, this book is still a worthy purchase for those who like to color. The pictures are quite lovely and the transparent paper offers a multitude of possibilities. There are 16 plates."
+2,All is for the best,"Candide, is a satire, irony, sarcasm and hyperbole. In this novel he punctuates the naivete of optimism in a cruel, corrupt and bellicose world. In developing this theme Voltaire satirizes the philosophy of Leibniz who contended that earth is the best world possible inasmuch as it was created by a benevolent, omniscient, all-powerful God. Voltaire mercilessly ridicules Leibniz and his philosophy as simple-minded and unrealistic. Voltaire uses wit to mock the practitioners of bigotry, superstition and tyranny. This is a fairly easy read and I would recommend it."
+1,The point,"I totally missed the point of the novel. Maybe I need a professor to explain the satire but I did not get it. I kept waiting for the story to tell me something about myself or about society - it never did. After reading some of your reviews, I am led to believe that I totally missed the boat. Did I really?"
+2,CANDIDE - THE TRUE LOVER,"CANDIDE IS ONE THE BEST LOVE STORIES OF ALL TIMES. THE BOOK MADE ME LAUGH, CRY, HATE, BUT MOST ALL LOVE AND SEE THAT TRUE LOVE WILL ALWAYS FIND IT TRUE END. I WAS CAPTURED BY ALL THE CHARACTERS, AND PLACES IN THIS WONDERFUL BOOK. CANDIDE FORBIDDEN LOVE TO MADAME CONGANDE ROYALTY TO THIS COMMONER, CANDIDE. HIS QUEST TO FORGET AND YET BE UNITED TO HIS MOST BELOVED. PROFESSOR PENGLOSS OUT LOOK ON LIFE; THAT WHATEVER HAPPENS IN LIFE IS MEANT TO BE THAT WAY - SETS FORTH THE IDEOLOGY ""THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER OUR DESTINY."" COMPARE THAT WITH CONGONDE'S MILITARY BROTHER THAT BELIEVED THAT ONE CAN SET AND CONQUER ONES DESTINY.CANDIDE SHIPWRECKED EXPERIENCE IN ELDORADO WAS JUST GREAT, SHOWING THAT UTOPIA AND UNITY EXIST SOMEWHERE. BUT ALAS CANDIDE CHOSEN COURSE WAS TO LEAVE THIS PLACE OF PERFECT PEACE AND UNITY AND TO SEEK FOREVER HIS TRUE PEACE AND UNITY, HIS BELOVED MADAME CONGONDE.THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK SHORT AND SWEET I RATE THIS BOOK A TRUE CLASSICHENRY"
+1,Candide represents the best of French Literature.,This book never should have made it into print past the eighteenth century. It has no sublety. Monty Python does a much better job of getting the point across without the typical French bitterness
+1,"Neither Ironic nor Meaningful, Simply Dated","Call me a philistine, but ""Candide"" did more to confuse than enlighten me. Yes, I know the story is deliberately far fetched, almost surreal, but it still failed to make an impact even when considering the work in this context. Absurdity can only travel so far.My sad but brief review is that ""Candide"" is less meaningful today that it was at the time of its writing. No, I have not found the meaning of life but nor has Voltaire."
+2,For fun and study...,"I've read this book three times. The first time I was on a classic literature spree at the school library (I spent two hours a day carpooling; what else was there to do but read?). The second time was for a French Lit class, so I got to read it in the original French (always fun; there are some puns and idioms that just don't translate well). The third time, I'd found it used at the university bookstore, so I finally bought myself a copy (in English, this time). Every time I read it, I find it funnier and more accurate. I've been trying to get my friends to read it, but they look at it warily, obviously thinking ""Uh-oh, literature..."""
+2,great!,"i had to read this for my college english class. i'm not much of a reader of the classics, but i was surprised by how much i like this book. an incredible use of satire and wit.although, i will say, i know i wouldn't have gotten as much out of it if it wasn't for the class i was taking. i still found the story and voltaire's implications quite enjoyable."
+2,Candide!,The book was in awesome shape. There were no creases or folds. It was just like new. It even had that new book smell. The book itself is hilarious and an incredible satire. Absolutely loved it! :)
+2,One-note concerto,"I loved this book the first time I read it in college. But after re-reading it, I've concluded that while Voltaire has a lot going on in this story, there is a simple formula directing the action: Candide meets some people. They do him wrong somehow. On the verge of death Candide escapes. Rinse, repeat.I still love reading the early chapters, they are comical masterpieces. I see Cunegonde in an entirely different light now than when I was younger. Candide and Pangloss are still naive morons, of course. And I have new found appreciation for Martin.Overall, Candide is great fun, but can get repetitious. Best read in one sitting."
+2,Irony and wisdom at its finest way,"The story is an ode to optimism, in spite of all. Is everything that happens in this world for the best? This is the main philosophical question addressed in this book, and Candide will try to prove you that."
+1,Heavy Handed,"Candide may have been something in its day, but as a modern reader only marginally versed/interested in 18th century France, I found reading it to be rather dull. (Before I get comments about how I'm stupid, I would like to point out that although I sometimes like to read classics for fun, my career and focus has always been in the sciences)Like other satires I've read, Candide seemed heavy-handed and flat. The philosophy of optimism is silly! Absurd things happen! Cue another character who only stands for symbols and has no real personality!This is why I don't read satire very often.I gave this two stars rather than one because I recognize that one may potentially get a chuckle out of the some of the ridiculous situations, and that someone more well acquainted with the particular philosophies may find Voltaire's criticism more entertaining. And it only took one day to read, which I suppose is a mark in its favor as well."
+2,Classic Satire,Writen hundreds of years ago it's just as true today as when Voltaire wrote it. It pokes fun of all members of society from philopsophers and priests to politicians.Definetely some of the greatest satire written. Right up there with Johnathan Swift.
+2,"Witty, bitter, savage... but in one word: Wonderful","Initially I began reading Candide to prepare for an in class argument about theodicy and the existence of God. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It's funny and tragic all at the same time while reflecting how total optimism is truly naivety. People wondering how this book pertains to the present time, just look around. War, rape, murders, famine, suffering of innocents, disease... Voltaire reflects all those things in his work. For someone to say Candide has nothing to do with society today shows they are being blindly optomistic. Candide is great and thought provoking."
+2,"Daintily philosophical, extremely funny","Voltaire has a knack for satire. Candide is an excellent example. If you are familiar with the philosophy of Leibniz, you will find this book somewhat philosophical. It makes fun of Leibniz's belief that this is the best of all possible worlds because God created it. It is also just a light, funny read. I particularly enjoyed the part with the eunich and the old woman."
+2,Candide,"The story of Candide greatly affected the way I perceive occurances on a daily basis. I've always lived with a very optimistic outlook on life, assuming things will always turn out for the best. After reading the tragedies young Candide had to cope with and the way that he handled them, I realized that such a naive approach to life could be very dangerous. The proper amount of optimism is always good because it keeps hopes alive, but being irrationally optimistic in certain circumstances can often result in dire consequences."
+1,"Great book, TERRIBLE translation","Candide is my favorite book, and I've read it multiple times in boh french and english. This is by far the worst english translation I've come across. It makes absolutely no attempt to preserve the grammatical structure of Voltaire's original, and consequently much of the irony and wit is lost. Read Candide, but not this copy.The Signet edition is not bad."
+2,Timeless magnificence,"Indubitably one of the most prodigious philosophical luminaries ever, Voltaire amazingly, although not surpisingly, continues to resonate to new generations even today. Candide, albeit a short work, emanates incredible power. When first printed, Candide subsequently was banned by Louis XV for fear of rousing the proletariat. Upon reading Candide, one can, without doubt, ascertain why. Voltaire stresses resilience, realism, and an eschewal of blithe trust and optimism.For a short work, Candide provides more outrageously absurd events than one would deem possible. Voltaire's unremitting penchant for humorous and farcical satire makes this book an absolute necessity to read for anyone who possesses a keen mind and is up to the challenge of profound literature."
+1,Needs to be written in new style english,"I disliked the book very strongly. If it was in new style english and brought out the meanings in plain words it would have been so much better.It took me reading somethings 4 or 5 times to understand its real meaning, and sometimes after that it still didn't make sense to me. I did find it weird how the story from way back at that time is really close to a lot of stories on the Jerry Springer show.To end my review you would like it if you were into old english literature, but thats just not for me."
+1,Even Proust isn&#65533;t this french.,"This is a french book. French books are, of course, often french, but this one is frencher than most. Ah, Pierrot! Reading this fine french book makes me the sad clown of life. Could Voltaire be any frencher, you ask? I doubt it. I am a sad clown, I say. Even when he criticizes the French he does so in a, how do you say, french way. Oui, oui! So come, bring along your Jerry Lewis video tapes and we will read this very french book together. It is frencher than a Quebecer at a Steisand concert. Frencher than Little Richard at an amfAR banquet. Frencher than Richard Simmons at a french pride parade. Read Candide and you too can be a very french sad clown. Sacre Bleu!!!"
+1,ahhhhhhhhhh!,"you call this literature?!? I mean come on now, this is a little bit ridiculous. Who can really understand this? Not only understand it but see where it might have anything to do with us and today's society!"
+2,MASTERPIECE,"A while ago I was browsing reviews of Candide on this very site, and I found one that nearly made me hurl. The reviewer said that the book is no longer applicable to the world because Voltaire's fight had been won: that is to say religious intolerance and ignorance have been banished. I never agreed with that reviewer's assesment. In light of September 11, my disagreement is further entrenched in my body. Religious ignorance is still running amuck in the hills and desert dunes, and right in our own backyard. Has Voltaire's war been won? No, I don't think so. We're in the middle of it right now. Candide helped take the religious fanaticism out of Europe, perhaps some new translations in arabic and whatever languages are spoken in Afghanistan should be dropped from the back of planes along with the bombs. The book would probably have a better impact. What's the cliche? The pen is mighter than the sword."
+1,Meh...,"Well, this had been on my list for some time. Maybe I expected too much? I think it was probably just a bit above my taste, perhaps. I get that it is satire... I get what is being satirized... Maybe I was not in the right frame of mind and one day I will reread it.It is short and that is easily done."
+1,This is a fairly worthless translation,"I bought this for my daughters history class and when she was writing her paper , we discovered that this copy had no publisher, no date of publication , and when she called the company, they had no further info. She had to explain this to her very to the book instructor . I really think it should not be sold. Next time I will look more carefully when I shop for other than text books"
+2,"A complex, heart-warming experience not to be missed.","I've read the play, the screenplay, have seen it performed and seen the movie and believe that Beautiful Thing is one of the best stories of our time. It is the story of two young boys from broken homes coming of age while dealing with the complexity of their growing feelings for each other. Some critics may say that Harvey has stereo-typed his characters and that may be true but who, in this day and age, DOESN'T fit into a stereo-type. In a world full of cynicism and repression, Harvey presents us with a story that gives everyone who reads his play or sees it performed a glimpse of hope within the darkness."
+2,Worth the time,"Well researched and documented, and yet an interesting and pleasant book to read; I learned from this book many things I completely ignored about history of Nouvelle France. A dispassioned history of the wars among French colonists of Canada, Indians and the British colonists of the early American colonies."
+1,Pass this up,This is easily one of the worst shows I have seen. With only 45mins to work with there is no character development and the monster designs and fight scenes are nothing special. The final battle is contrived and nothing is resolved. I'm a die-hard fan of anime and it was actually painful to watch this. I reget getting it. With all the good stuff out there pass this one up and get something else.
+1,A BAD ANIME,I can say that this a bad anime.the animation quality is average and the story is dull from start to finish.There isnt any heat or excitement and it doent have a real ending.
+2,"Quite Strange, Yet Intriging...","This movie is definately NOT for children. Its beginning is somewhat disgusting, but the rest of the movie is great. Its storyline is really cool, and if you're a hard-core anime fan, this movie is for you."
+2,One of my favorites,"Its been awhile since I have been impressed with an anime storyline. Usually its the visuals that have grab me first. Biohunter did both. I was really impressed with the storyline, the visuals, and how well everything just flowed and above all kept my attention. I really like the idea of one of the creators being torn between his human self and his dark other half and how it was in his nature to try and save his friends from the ""virus"". Is there a Biohunter 2??"
+2,Really good.,"When I bought this anime, I thought that is would be good but not excellent. After I finished watching it, I realized that this was one of the better animes that I have watched in a while. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is that it was only like an hour long and it would have been a lot better if they spread this anme out into 2 hours instead. I hope that they come out wth a sequel!"
+1,Disappointing.,"Regardless of what I have read here, I think this movie is not on the same technical or artistic merit as Akira or Ghost in the shell are. The graphic art is very poor, the story telling is also very badly done. Any one that is not a japanimation fan but does like pictures like the above mention, will find it as disappointing as I have. I do not recommend this title. don't waste your money ."
+2,EXCELLENT!,"Purchased this book knowing full well it was outdated, but for a beginner in PDF forms this was and is and excellent purchase. Came through quickly and in Excellent condition. I would recommend this book to anybody who is starting out creating and making forms more user friendly. Great Job, can't wait till the next book gets released... please put it on Kindle, Nook and iPad versions as well as Print."
+2,Portals to Freedom,"This book is a magical account of meetings with a Christian Pastor and the son of the Founder of the Baha'i Faith, Abdu'l-Baha. Set back in 1912, you will feel as if you were there for these intimate talks with two very enlightened men. My heart was filled with joy and my eyes with tears in reading and experiencing a trip back in time to a spiritual world full of mysteries This book will leave you with a sense of joy, peace and awe at the Glory of God and our purpose in this life. This very personal book will pierce your soul."
+2,a completely new reality,"This book is a deeply intimate and emotional account of how one man, earnestly seeking truth and meaning his whole adult life, was spiritually reborn after meeting Abdu'l-Baha.Some of you may be fans of the ""The Power of Now"" by Eckhart Tolle. This book, like Tolle's, will if you are ready for it, completely and utterly shatter your world view.Now the work is to hold on to this new perspective! Thankfully we can read the books over again. :o)"
+1,Buy an X-Acto,"You can get a better quality product for what you are paying, don't get me wrong, it does what it says, but is not the best quality."
+2,Seems to work well...,"It is definitely authentic guarana powder. Seems to give u a good caffeine amount. Only problem is it never seems to incorporate into your drink. I've tried using a blender, a spoon and even soaking it overnight in water but you always have to shake it before you drink it cuz it doesn't disolve. Tastes not bad with just water though."
+2,great guide,"This is great book on how to set up affiliate programs. It really goes in depth & walks you through in a step by step manner. Whether you are a novice or a pro on the web, this book will definately help you create, manage, and improve your affiliate program."
+2,With nature facts organized by animal type,This slim book is only 31 pages long; but don't let its appearance fool you: Reading The Wild packs in details on reading the signs of animal life and will require good reading skills from grades 4-6. Doolittle's beautiful full-page illustrations lend to nature facts organized by animal type and revealing the animal's habits and habitat.
+1,bad service,Was not informed it was going to take a month to received the order. Be careful using amazon.
+2,Delightful!,"This is a wonderful read. It makes a great bedtime story and it is also beautiful (the wood carvings) and inspiring. This is good for people tired of reading what is wrong with the environment. The Man Who Planted Trees is kind of like a sophisticated Lorax book. Anyway, buy this book and enjoy it!"
+2,Excellent for both children and adults,"The book basically is a story about how even a single person can make a big difference in the world. If you want to make the world a better place, you can start with onself. Although the odds may seem overwelming, persistance and patience prevail. It proves that brilliance is necessary to explain complex issues simply.The video is also excellent for children below the reading level. It is a kind of stop animation done with pastells, I really like how the artist makes a beautiful simplistic video explain an issue that could be construed as complex."
+1,Great story,"This story was meant to be Jean Giono's gift to the world, but the publishers took over to make money. There are certain places on the web where you can still access this wonderful story the way in which the author intended."
+1,Customer Beware!,"Purchasers should be aware that this book is a miniature and its approximate size is 3 1/2"" x 3 1/2""."
+2,Giono is a lyrical master comprable to Ovid,"In this parable of Elazard Bouffier, Giono paints a picture of hope. A quiet hope for the future, resting on the solid principles of classical learning, humanism and sound ecological thinking.Reading this book is like a run through the forest, like diving in tall grass and listening to crickets during summer. This slender volume is one of the most magnificant works of literature ever produced."
+1,Cheap,"These balls are not hard; it's cheap plastic one with lots of air in it, which makes it squish.. if you are looking to massage you feet by applying any amount of pressure, don't get this. I tried it for about 3 minutes and one of them popped and is not useless. time to return it"
+2,Gorgeous singing of gorgeous music,"I bought this CD on a whim. I knew nothing of either of the performers or the composer, but I am a fan of Danish song so I thought I'd give it a try.The songs are wonderful (the first two songs on the disc are among my favorites) and the singing/playing is top notch. Inger Dam-Jensen is an established singer of both art song and opera. Her work on this CD truly extraordinary, not only technically but in terms of interpretation as well. Mr. Teglbjaerg (pronounced Tile-byehr) does a fine job at the piano.Composer Peter Heise lived during the time of Schumann and Brahms, and though he isn't as famous as either of them, his songwriting ability counts him among the best. Highly recommended."
+1,Not what I expected,"I was looking for music to exercise with and this CD did not meet my needs, I am not sure who would like this."
+2,a wonderful book,"I picked this off of a library shelf merely on the merits of the title, and was pleasantly surprised at how readable and fun this book was. The author Fossel has a fine writing style, and swings back and forth from personal anecdotes to technical details within the space of a page. No photo's, but there are some fine drawings that complement the text. The material is very sound, and occasionally made me think about concepts that I was familiar with in fresh new ways. Good practical information, but also ample amounts of philosophical rumination (almost all of which I happen to agree with).Primarily concerned with retrofitting older houses in the New England area, although the ideas and concepts apply to any cold weather climate.Read this book on a cold night, next to a crackling fire, and have a hot drink at hand."
+1,An interesting prospect,"A small band of children in Florida are trying to scrape up a living in a burnt out dead town. A plaugue (nuclear holocaust, diesease....whatever) killed the adults on the planet which indirectly lead to the death of nearly all the children as well. These 7 children (the oldest being 17) are fighting to make a living when a strange teenager (around 15) appears on the doorstep.He calls himself ""the Anchorman"" and intices the children into a wild journey to find a man named ""President"" (kinda corny dontcha think?). The journey is laced with strange happenings and interesting appearences but has a killer cliffhanger at the end.This book could have been very good, but was far too wordy. It spent far too much time trying to make stories, rather than developing the characters and the plot. On the hole, a rather disappointing start to a series. This review is by a 15 year old avid reader........who is definitely not impressed."
+1,The Kindling needed more sparks,"This is the story of a group of children left to survive on their own after a virus (hence the series title ""fire-us"" - which is virus in baby-speak)has killed most of the human population.Some parts of the story are interesting. One of the older kids, Hunter, spends a great deal of time searching for food in old stores and houses. The dialogue between the kids, however, is tedious and boring. It is also very difficult to believe that children would end up acting the way the main characters do in this story.If you want to read really good survival stories, then try reading Philbrick's Last Book in the Universe or Robert Swindells' Brother in the Land."
+2,Book Was Good,This book was amazing The way the author made it sad and very exciting. The book made me want to read even more. But why were the adults the only ones to die instead of the kids. The book could've been better and more sad and exciting.
+2,Great book,"I finished the Kindling last night, and loved it soooo much. The cliffhanger really made me want to read more. This is a really great book to read anytime, for anything. I suggest that anyone who wants a good book should read the Kindling."
+2,Absolutley wonderful,This movie is so terrific. It has a well planned plot and it will surprise you in the end. What scared me is that a lot of what they said I could actually make sense out of and understand. I love it. I could watch it over and over.
+2,"Hard hitting, indenpendent cinematography, at it's finest!","This has got to be one of the best films i have been priveleged to see in a long time. The realism is just insane coming from such young actors. they just didn't play the part, they were it. There's moments in this masterpiece that you flat out forget you're watching a screen. a must see for anyone who likes good cinema."
+2,"Chilling, Too Real","This was a good movie, albeit disturbing and hard to watch. The cast is good....too good at times. Not for the feeble-minded."
+2,A journey with famous showbiz stars,An extremely enjoyable read on the subject of showbusiness as told through the personal journey of the author's own real lifecareer in motion pictures and tv.
+2,Richardson leads the way in another solid Holmes tale.,"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SIGN OF FOUR was the 2nd of 2 films that Ian Richardson starred in as the Great Detective, after HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. Once again, the production values, and Richardson's warm and impeccable performance carry this flick. Cheri Lunghi (Queen Guenevere in EXCALIBUR)is a winning and winsome damsel-in-distress and David Healy's Dr. Watson is a great improvement on his HOUND counterpart, being much more realistic in the role. Of course, there are a couple liberties taken with the original tale, and the culprits are revealed rather early in the film for my taste, but it doesn't get in the way of a solid and entertaining thriller. If you're a Sherlock Holmes fan, I would definitely recommend this film."
+1,This one's a dud also,"I don't know what these other reviewers are thinking of. I'm a fan of Ian Richardson but he's awful in this and this version of the story is likewise awful. Save your money because it'll be a waste if you buy this tape. I know, I know, you'd think he'd be great at this role but it's a big disappointment."
+2,Short and Sweet,"Great little overview of this amazing missionary's life. It is a very slim vloume at only 128 pages and can be read in an evening. I wept several times while reading it and recommend this book to all. It is a great example of the transformation Christ works in a man. It is a great portrait of a heart that is in fire for Christ and His gospel. It is an excellent introduction to missions and what a missionary must be like. The suffering this man went through will bewilder the mind as the uncompromising passion and dedication to seeing Christ proclaimed challenges the depths of your soul to live every moment as if everything depended on it. Can't say enough about the work God did in this man. This should be required reading for all Christians. As a note, I do plan on getting To the Golden Shore as it goes much more in depth into the life of Judson than this short but inspiring read."
+2,WOOW!....Best book I ever read...,"I will never foget this book, mainly because it was the first romance novel I ever read. JULIE GARWOOD IS AN AMAZING WRITER. This book was full of intrigue, heartwarming romance, suspense, adventure, and danger from the beginning to the end. Gillian is sweet, strong and very brave. Broddick is Macho, sexy, sexy sexy!!! did I say sexy! ^^ courageous, and sweet (when he is around Gillian). They make a PERFECT! couple. THE OTHER TWO CHARACTERS: Brigid and Ramsey ( he too, is gorgeous-sexy-sweet and, falls in love with Brigid). THIS BOOK WAS SO AMAZING, I WAS DISSAPPOINTED WHEN IT ENDED!! If you are looking for a romance novel, THIS IS THE BOOK TO READ! WARINING: Do not read this book at night, because you will not be able to sleep. :) :) :) ^^"
+2,wish it was longer,"I loved reading about Ian and Judith again. One wish would be that it was a wee bit longer. Ahhh, Mz.Garwood please go back to historical romance!!!!"
+1,"If you've read one, you've read 'em all......","I suspect if you're a Garwood fan you will enjoy this novel. To me, her novels are all too similar. With Ransom, she takes the reader yet again into the highlands with a bit of mystery, adventure, clan-loyalty, and romance. Actually, the romance aspect is debatable b/c attraction is NOT romance as far as I'm concerned.Garwood's characters are all the same, she merely changes their names in each of her books. I'm not saying they are dislikable, just redundant. Other reviewers boast this is Garwood's best highlander romance; if this is true, I am not interested in reading any others. It wasn't awful, it was just the same old stuff."
+1,Why does everyone like this book?,"I have always liked Julie Garwood (until the Roses). But this book is pretty lame. It has echoes of her past style, but is vastly inferior. The first few chapters were so confusing that I checked to see if pages were missing from my book. I tried hard to like it, but how many times can you read: Brodick; Yes Judith; Gillian; Yes Brodick; Ian; Yes Ramsey; Did Ms Garwood need some filler? No one talks that way. I was quite disappointed, but read it anyway."
+1,...jusr miserable,"This book promotes everything that a woman should not be: stupid and submissive. I am sad for Gillian, I am totally repulsed by Broderick - a possessive and rude pig, and I am bored by the book that reaks of a day-time soap (you know what is going to happen 10 pages in advance). I am sorry, Ms. Garwood if this is an ideal love for you for it surely seems like an abuse to me. I am truely sad that women still find books like that exciting and interesting."
+1,Too many characters,"I read through the first 50 pages of this book, and I couldnt keep up with all the characters. I Did not read the first book ""The Secret"", and maybe it would have been easier to keep up with if I had. Either way, it was just way too confusing."
+1,dreadful...,"possibly the worst book I have ever read...her history is not good-being English the term ""Pa will paddle my backside"" is not really something that a modern English person would say let alone someone supposedly born in the reign of King Richard. It just grated so badly that the rest of it left me cold, I love historical romances/fiction but please make some effort to get the time period even remotely correct!"
+1,It made me very sad...,"Good God! This was the first book of Ms. Garwood I ever looked at and I swear it will be my last! I can't believe something so shallow and unbelievably cheezy still gets published! All the characters do is look at each other, sigh, rapidly hug and kiss and realize over and over and over that they are in love...It was so tacky I couldn't force myself to finish. This is housewife's bliss! All that's missing is Fabio on the cover."
+1,"Annette, CA","My aunt persuaded me to read this book. I am not a big fan of Romance but I gave it a try. Did this book change my mind about this geanre? No, not really. The characters seem very undeveloped - the author told us upfront what they thought and felt rather than letting them convey it through their actions. Brodick is very rude and primitive. All that comes to mind is that he talks ""gruffly"" - that word was used 98 times to describe him (and that is only where I bothered to count). As for poor Gillian, she is just too irritating even to talk about. To wrap it all up -- NOT an interesting read. (Sorry Gulie Garwood..)"
+2,A Great Garwood Romance Mystery,"I really enjoyed this novel.It was my third Garwood read, The Bride being the first. I have to admit that the first chapter was pretty confusing and I almost gave up trying to understand the story line. However, once it became clear as to what was going on I was hooked,and it was oh so hard to put down. It had a complex but thoroughly enjoying plot that was very witty and mysterious with the missing Arrianne's box. Brodich is very much an arrogant but endearing leader who met his true soul mate in Gillian. They complemented each other completely.This book had a lot of characters and a bewildering start. But don't give up. I think this is Garwood's best yet!"
+2,"I loved the book, and couldn't put it down!","Julie's newest book was the best yet. I have read every single one of the books she wrote, and never have I been disappointed. Gillian and Brodick are what each of us hope to find in love. Ramsey was the typical male who wouldn't know love until it left him. Julie, please write more on Ramsey and Bridgid, you left us hanging! I will read this again and again until Julie comes out with her new book."
+2,Liked,I liked this book. The characters are very enjoyable and the plot was interesting. It was a little predictable though...
+1,Tara,"Pleasant reading material, but not in the same league as some of the other Julie Garwood books I have read. A good tale, but not much excitement."
+2,Wonderful,"I read The Secret just before reading this one. It was a wonderful lead-in to Ransom. I couldn't put this book down. I feel in love with Broderick and Gillian. And it was great to include Iain & Judith Maitland. You always wonder what happens to the characters in the other books, and it's great when you see what happens to them."
+2,I love Julie Garwood,I have only read 2 of her books first I read Ransom and I just finished The Secret I would never suggest you to read it in that order read The Secret first and then read Ransom YOu will fall in love with the characters so quickly. Julie Garwood is so good at adding humor and romance and drama into her novels. These two novels compliment each other and once you pick these books up they are hard to put down. I promise that they are a great buy.
+2,I can't wait for Ms. Garland's next book!,"I have been reading Julie Garwood ever since The Secret was first written and I have been eagerly anticipating Ramsey's story. I loved the book - but I could not help feeling a bit disappointed that Ms. Garwood did not include more of a rich tale about Ramsey and Bridgid. If she had to have two romances in one book, I know that I would have bought a book that was twice as long with equal emphasis on both romances.Ms. Garwood, if you read this, please continue with your Scottish romances - I am now fascinated by the Highlands and its brave, courageous people!"
+2,Captivating!!! You'll never put it down.,"After having read The Secret and falling in love with Ian, the main character, I couldn't wait to read Ransom. I wasn't disappointed. I laughed at their antics and longed for their passion. This was a most intriguing book."
+2,Great! But wanted more story about Ramsey.,"I really loved this book, but I had been waiting since ""The Secret"" for a story that I hoped would focus on Ramsey Sinclair, as he was written to be the more ""irresistible"". I enjoyed Brodick but didn't find his character in ""The Secret"" to be that exciting. At any rate, ""Ransom"" is well written and I did enjoy reading it."
+1,on the edge of your seat,"Gillian claimed to be Brodick's bride to spark his curiousity. He tricked her into marriage to claim her heart. What Brodick didn't know was that in order to claim her heart, he had to give her his. He had to show her he cared.This is a truly heartstopping romance, one that I found I couldn't put down. It's about the brave, stubborn young Gillian who is the only key to finding King John's beloved jeweled box, and the only key to the toughest Hilander Lord, Brodick Sinclair's heart"
+2,Garwood keeps getting better!,"I love her books and this one was no exception. Garwood takes you right to the heart of the story and it is impossible to put the book down. I can Ransom over and over, it is her best book yet. I am eagerly anticipating her next novel and I highly recommend her books for ALL romance readers!"
+2,Julie Garwood's books are all keepers,I have this book on order. Of course I haven't read it yet but I have all of her books. I read them at least 2or 3 times a month. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you for the stories that women can daydream to.
+1,I don't get it,"Seriously, 200+ thought this book deserved five stars? This was my first Julie Garwood book and will be my last. I enjoy dialogue between characters, but seriously-- 10 pages of dialogue between the heroine and a six-year-old? The characters were superficial and the amount of dialogue was way overkill. If they hadn't told me the book was set in Scotland and they didn't frequently throw in the word ""Laird"" I would have had no idea. There was no culture, no historical authenticity... I agree with another review that said it read like someone's very first novel, and a bad one. I ventured outside of my normal genre of historical fiction and this is what I got. I'm only giving it two stars because it wasn't HORRIBLE, but definitely cliche and boring."
+2,The Best Book I have read in a long time!,"I love Julie Garwoods books and this was one of the best yet.If you have read The Secret, then this is the book for you."
+1,Ugh!@ I was bored!!!,"I haven't read a Julie Garwood in 10 - 20 years. I did enjoy some; Lion's Lady, The Bride, and even ""The Secret."" But, nothing has changed with her historical novels. Still flaky and almost child-like heroines. This was a long and ridicules story. Sorry Julie, I have out grown your historical novels. I still think she is a talented writer, her contemporary novels are not that bad. Sorry . ):"
+1,Pages out of order,"The kindle version has a few pages out of order, which is incredibly frustrating. Luckily I have the print version and could figure out what was going on. I informed Amazon about it but don't buy the digital version until it's fixed."
+2,a fine read,It was really good but Ramsey was hardly in it and it bothered me his appearance was only described as handsome and nothing more. And the girl was so dumb if she'd stop declaring her love for Brodick for two seconds maybe she'd realize she was married. But she was cool apart from that flaw. I liked where the story went.
+2,Ransom,Ransom by far is my favorite of all Julie Garwood's Scottish series. She uses Broderick as the main character and his personality matches Gillian's perfectly. I was happy to revisit the characters of Judith and Iain again.
+2,Excellent Reading,"This book was great. I loved the characters, the story line, and all aspects of the book. I have read every book Julie Garwood has written, and she has not disappointed me yet. I look forward to her next book with much anticipation. Her Scottish material makes me want to visit Scotland, and see for myself the green and beauty of the Highlands. Keep writing about this area Ms. Garwood and keep books of this calibor coming to avid readers like myself. I personally Thank You."
+2,"And, A Note To Julie Garwood","I'm one of those people who says she wouldn't be caught dead with a romance novel. Imagine my surprise when a friend loaned this to me and told me it was a mystery, which she knows I love and I finally relized it was a romance! Julie Garwood lovingly developes her characters; she interests, involves and excties this reader and tells me a wonderful story. I ran right out and bought the ""prequel"" ""The Secret"" wherein we meet the Maitland clan and many of ""Ransom's"" characters. My note to Ms Garwood is, 'Please, please', take us home with Gillian Buchannan to the places and people she has not met, and keep us in touch with the Sinclairs and the Maitlands. A trilolgy would be such a joy!!"
+2,Another wonderful story from Ms. Garwood,It's hard to choose which one of Ms. Garwoods books are the best. This one is no exception......It keeps your attention from the very first page. I love how you can read her books and know the characters from other books and catch up on what has been going on with them yet if you have'nt read any of the other books you would'nt know that they are not new characters. I can't wait for the next book!!!!!
+1,Missing Text,"I have a weakness for Julie Garwood books, and repurchased this book in Kindle format after buying the original version many years ago. While there are a few formatting errors, there is also a gap in content starting at location 5869. It appears there are several pages missing. Extremely annoying -- will be returning this book."
+2,The Best Adventure Book I have Read in a Long Time! 5 Stars,"I am so impressed with the novel, Ransom , by Julie Garwood. The main characters Gillian and Brodick were such a delight to read about. They were so funny together. My favorite scene was when Father Flanaggen announced to Gillian, Brodicks trickery. I laughed so hard. Julie Garwood brings the characters to life with this read. I felt I was watching it the whole time. I am going to read this one again in the near future. And I don't ever read novels twice. Pick this one up, you will be glad you did."
+2,Julie Garwood's best book yet!,I loved this book! This is one of those stories that I really hated to see end. The characters had wonderful personalities and I found myself laughing out loud quite often. I would love to see a sequel with Ramsey & Brigid & bring all of the original characters back!
+2,This was another one of Julie Garwood's great stories,"I have read all of Julie Garwood's book's and I wait eagerly for the next to come out. When I start reading these books, I forget all about my home, husband even my troubles. I love her characters and especially the one's like in ""The Bride"", which is my favorite of her books. But they all are great. She is my favorite author!!!"
+2,LOVE LOVE LOVE,"I had this book in paperback and just HAD to buy it on my Kindle so I'd have it wherever I went.I've loved this story ever since I picked it out of my mom's bookshelf back home. It's filled with love, strength, and just enough fantasy to keep me dreaming.Love this book."
+2,BEST BOOK EVER!!!,This is a must read! You don't even have to like historical. Excellent story. I have read this so many times my book fell apart and I went to buy hard cover.
+1,TSTL Heroines ...,"I bought the new Kindle version of this book. Believe it or not, I just started reading Julie Garwood and have liked her work for the most part. I loved The Prize and The Bride. Lions Lady was okay. I did not like Ransom at all. The heroines both seemed weak to me and the heros were always in control and getting the better of the heroines. The heoines never stuck to their guns on any issue and there were several badly needed ""hero grovels"" scenes missing. Honestly, I didn't feel the love. Oh well. I'm thinking of trying the Secret just to fill in Judith and Ian's story, but I'm not sure I'm interested anymore."
+2,Fast paced- great read!,"I do believe Julie Garwood is quickly becoming my favorite Romance writer. This was the 2nd one of her books I have read and I am headed to the library to get another one. But I messed up. I read Ransom and now am headed to get Secrets, which is opposite of how I should have read them. There is love, humor, sadness, adventure, etc. in Ransom. I loved Brodick being good looking but not with the the best of personalities, infact he has a hard personality. Gillian was strong, beautiful, carrying, and devoted. It is a great read!"
+2,Very Good (but not Great),"This book and ""Come the Spring"" are well written, but aren't as funny as her other books. I love her books because they make me laugh out loud, and, while Ransom was very well written, it didn't have the laughter in it that ""The Bride"" or ""The Secret"" did. Maybe next time..."
+2,Worth waiting for!!!,"Julie Garwood is one of my favorite authors. I loved this follow up to The Secret, however I too was disappointed that Ramsey and Brigid did not have their own story. I am looking forward to Ms. Garwood's next book and sincerely hope it is a follow up to The Wedding. It is so much fun to go back and ""visit"" with favorite charecters."
+2,"It was fablous, wonderful, dreamy","I loved every page of this book, I very much enjoyed the tie in with the Maitlands clan. I read this book in a weekend, and have re-read it again and again. I would recommend this book to any romance reader."
+2,I loved the first half,"I was held completely enthralled through the first half of this book. i loved the setting and it's description. I loved the heroine and the 'wee lad' she took under her wing. My only problems with it were that, for me, there weren't enough love scenes, and they arrived too late in the story...and the fact the author decided to throw in another couple into the mix, without fully fleshing out their story. I think Ms. Garwood should have stuck to her main protagonists and left the other couple for another book"
+2,First of many books I will read by Julie Garwood!!,"I got this book by accident, I was in a group of books that a coworker left for to look through. And after reading it I was just captivated by it all and wanted to read more of julie garwoods book. The story was just wonderful and all that I love to see in stories.I loved how ms garwood told the story about guillans father and his death and how her and her sister were talken away. It was wonderful and helped later in the book to already understand things and not have to wait to find out why this or that was going to happen.My favorite part of this book was when guillan finds out that she was married on a horse. "" A horse, I was married on a horse""? It was just perfect..I look forward to reading all of Ms. garwoods book and hope that she will be writing for a long time to come."
+2,Loved this book!!!,It was a wonderful well written Book!!! I have read many of Julie Garwood books and I love them all. This was one of my first that I read of hers and I loved it!!!
+2,"UNFORGETABLE - HUMOROUS, HEROIC, ROMANTIC, THRILLING","This book is so good. Fast dialogue, adventurous, romantic and full of heroic characters. You laugh, you hold your breath you cheer. I have read this book no less than 5 times. I have now added it to my Kindle. Ransom is a story of passion and mystery, you just can't put it down.The SecretThe Bride"
+2,Excellent Fun!,"""Ransom"" is one helluva good read. i was transfixed as i got to know Gillian, her courage & bravery & compassion. and little alec was so much fun, too! brodick is super sexy & not too bossy & has just the right amount of vulnerability to not seem like an overwhelming jerk. :-) if you like adventure & mystery, definitely read this. (though i will say, it seemed like once alec was safe at home, gillian didn't really think all that much about him. from what i discerned of her character, i would have thought she'd be thinking about him more in the story, but he's barely mentioned after he's back w/his parents. and i totally agree with everyone who said that bridgid & ramsey could have had their own book! julie! write another book about those two! they were so much fun!) this book really takes you in & you feel like you know these people. very well written & developed characters. thank you, julie!"
+2,Great Read,"Ramsay Sinclair and Brodick Buchanon, make a reappearance in this new novel as the heroes. Both now Lairds, they must discover who plots to harm Ramsay's young brother. In the process they meet two remarkable women who disrupt their lives and teach them about love. Fun to read, with a lot of action, adventure and ludicrous dialogue between these feisty women and their oh-so-stubborn suitors, this book keeps you turning the pages. However...Aside from the fact that all of the characters fall in love too quickly for me to keep track of, this book was a great read with the exception of the weak ending. Ms. Garwood, made the women appear both weak and weepy, when those words are a far cry from their indomitable characters. A better attempt could have been made to keep the characters true to form."
+1,A Let Down To much like all of her others,"I was looking forward to reading another great book by Julie Garwood, what I got was a book that had flat characters and didn't make me feel anything the way her other books have. Maybe if I hadn't read her other books and hadn't expected so much of this new one I would have liked the book better. The bottom line is I am sick of all of her heriones getting lost and having no sense of direction. And if one more wrings her hands together I think I'll scream! Miss Garwood needs to start to give her heros and heriones new personalities and stop having them all share the same traits and act alike. The only reason I did not give it one star was because the story was there, but the characters were not."
+2,Ransom,"I like Garwood's books; they are usually fun, romantic and easy to read and this was no exception.This book is the second of her Highland series and - though I do recommend reading all of them in order - I actually would suggest not reading them one immediately after the other because eventually you will find them a bit repetitive ( in the type of characters - that is incredible beautiful heroine that falls in love with the tough and handsome highlander that resist to admit he is in love - and also in the writing style and descriptions ). I found that if I mix these books with other author I always enjoy them better."
+2,Ransom,Good story wish it would continue into another story line. Love this book but where is the next one to follow
+1,Kind of hard to believe,"This book was harder for me to get through than most. I found it a little plodding and contrived. The historical content and language were poor - I prefer to read historical novels that at least attempt to keep with the language and characteristics of the time. This one did not. I found Gillian to be a little weak in just succumbing to Brodick's wishes and getting caught or in trouble whenever she didn't. Some central characters, such as the little boys who were the initial start of some of the trouble and Gillian's sister Christen, were not dealt with to my satisfaction. It is almost like they were created, then forgotten and then brought back again just so they could be wrapped up.While I won't say this is a bad book, it was somewhat disappointing. Be prepared to suspend your belief and get through some plodding moments and you can manage to enjoy this book for the most part. I just didn't after a while."
+2,Not bad but nothing compairable to The Secret,Loved the caraters but was hopping to see Ramsey in his own book. It seemed rushed at the end to include both Brodrick and Ramsey. It is a wonderful book but nothing compared to The Secret.
+1,Refunded! No text to speech option,Beware!!! No text to speech option. Amazon was wonderful and refunded the cost of the book. Amazon has great customer service. I have contacted the author and publisher to voice my option on this matter.
+2,One of her very best!!!,I loved it!!! If you loved The Secret (and Julie Garwoods other medieval stories) you will love this one just as much-- or more. You can't help but read it all at once. It's too good to put down and totally worth feeling sleepy over the next morning because you couldn't. I can't wait to see who's story we get next....
+2,I Loved it!!!!,"This is definately one of my all time favorite books and although I'm only 15, I have read a number of them. The plot, characters, and dialouge are well thought out and well developed. The book, Castles, comes before this in the series and it is also very enjoyable. If you haven't read this book, do so."
+2,Beautiful & Captivating!,As a new reader to Julie Garwood I found myself falling in love with her books even thou this was only her 2nd book I had read. I lost myself in this story for hours and couldnt put the book down for anything. It was beautifully written and I felt as thou I knew Brodick and Gillian by the end of the book forever. I hope she continues to write more books in the Highland settings due to the fact the Lairds time period was fascinating. It was very enjoyable and I would highly recommend it!
+2,Ransom,"I've read every book Julie Garwood has written. I started in paperback and have watched her books go to hard cover. It's a testimony to how much I enjoy her books, that I can't ever just wait for the soft cover. I rush out and get the book the day it releases. Ransom lived up to all of my expectations. If they asked me to pay twice I would have. The characters are engaging and the dialogue is witty and intelligent. The romance is sweet and romantic in spite of the Buchanans reputation."
+2,"Lush setting, action story sets up romance","Gillian is summoned by the man who murdered her father when she was a child to determine the location of a stolen treasure. As she tries to find a long-lost sister who may have the treasure, Gillian turns to Scottish chieftain Brodick. As he tries to help her find the treasure and save her uncle, she unwittingly marries Brodick, who has decided he will simply take what he wants, a tradition of his people that does not sit well with English-born Gillian. His strength and bravery win her over, however, as the two take on all of England to clear her father's name and restore her family's legacy.This is a well-spun tale. Although the Highlanders are a little edgy and rough, and Gillian keeps changing from flimsy damsel in distress to fighting, serious-wound-enduring heroine, I liked the pair and their many cohorts. Not a believable story in many respects, but an entertaining one."
+2,ONE OF THE BEST....LOVE IT,WELL THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST FROM MS GARWOOD. JUST LOVE IT...... CAN'T WAIT FOR HER NEXT BOOK .
+2,"Down-to-earth, first-hand advice","The author relates wonderful, realistic first-hand experiences. It was a nice companion to the more clinical, medically oriented books I had. It was like a girlfriend was telling me exactly went she through--no judgements, no child-psychology mumbo jumbo, just what it's like to bring home a new human being that is totally dependent on you.I bought this book 5 yrs. ago when I had my son and have purchased it several times since as gifts for pregnant friends."
+1,Hated this book ...,"If you've read anything else, don't get this book. The information in here is SO general that it could be applied to just about anything. The book lists quick explanations of what will happen, but no information on how to respond to what you'll experience. Additionally, there were frightening statements in this book letting me know the author was no expert on the subject of baby rearing. I was exasperated to read her thought that babies should usually be placed in the backseat of the car. I think that everyone knows that is the ONLY place to put a baby in the car. Though, I'm afraid unknowledgeable people will read this book and think it's ok to do such things as put a baby in the front seat of the car.If you've read ANYTHING else, you don't need this book. In fact, if you haven't read anything else, you still don't need this book. Don't waste your time or money."
+1,Cutesy Poo from La La Land,"Maybe a lot of people enjoy being addressed as though they're just a little bit dumber than this 1st time Mother, but I did not. The author writes as though becoming a mother is akin to being left alone in the nuclear bomb assembly room without an employee handbook. As a first-timer I needed more specific information and less hand-holding from a fellow neophite. Keep looking if you want a book that will yield something useful when he's crying frantically at 3:00AM."
+2,One of my favs,"wow, this CD is amazing.So good i scrached it after 1 year and bought it again.Put your earphones, play this disc and take a walk.Its so good that walls are almost changing colors.this jazzanova song is incredible.I dont like evrything from kid loco.Only this cd and Grand love story."
+2,Stellar outing,"I'm very impressed with this outing by Kid Loco. One of the better DJKicks out there,just flows one song into another."
+1,old and out of date,Was a good book in it's time but is out of date now.Don't waste your money. The up to date Black and Decker is probably great.
+2,"A good performance, but there's better copies out there.","This copy of Scheherazade is technically perfect, which is a trait of the current New York Philharmonic. However, I think that the low brass could have been louder (especially during the important tuba part in the first movement). Movements 2 and 3 were really good, but there is some random coughing during crucial sections of these movements. The last movement was too slow during the fast sections and too fast during the slow sections (like the ending). However, Masur delivers the BEST Capriccio Espagnol I have ever heard. Movement 2 was lovely, and the solos were outstanding in movement 4. This copy has great sound quality, but it also muffles the low brass in Scheherazade. For a great Scheherazade, get the copy with Leonard Bernstein directing the New York Philharmonic. It's not perfect technically, but it has got it where it counts."
+2,Heads up- more of a packet than an actual book,I agree that this is a valuable addition to the small library of books for working mothers. But a heads up-- this is more of a bound packet than a book. It has a photocopied-type cover and looks like it was printed on a standard laser printer with double spaced Times New Roman font. Publishers-- someone work with the author to get a shiny new updated version please!
+2,Does its job,"As soon as I got this filter, I went outside to try it vs. the windshield of my car with a new Nikon D5100 + Tamron 18-270 lens. It was perfectly easy to use, and I had no trouble dialing it from ""neutral"" (windshield entirely ""glared"") to full polarization, which eliminated much of the glare and allowed me to see clearly into the car. If I can figure out how to post these photos here, I'll do it. It's my first circular polarizer, so I have nothing to compare it to. But it seems to do its job."
+2,Regular Filter,It's a filter to protect the lens. It does hat it is supposed to do without negatively impacting the photos.
+1,A lead balloon,"As a child we lived in the Yakima Valley. Some summer afternoons my father would take me with him to buy vegetables from a Japanese farmer. My father, normally outgoing, was reserved and deferrential. Dad explained that the farmer before the war had been a successful engineer, but had lost everything when he was forced to go to ""the camp"" - a tragedy and great waste. I've been haunted by that guiet farmer ever since, so it was with enthusiasm that I began Stubborn Twig, the story of a Japanese family's American experience.Stubborn Twig is well researched and chock full of details about the Yasui family. Reading their story should be compelling. It's not. It's repetitious, tedious and a slow, difficult read. The last 50 pages, the third generation, is a mix of biography and sociologist psycho babble. So why read Stubborn Twig? Because it's an important story, an American story that has much to teach us, and one that shouldn't be forgotten."
+1,Not very readable inspite of interesting subject,The subject matter is very interesting and the research was obviously thorough but reading it is another matter. I am afraid I just couldn't keep making myself plow through it. It surprises me that this was the Oregon Reads selection. You would have to be a truly determined reader already to get through the endless detail and absence of warmth or color in the writing.
+2,living history,I really enjoyed reading this book; it is well written. It opened worlds I had no knowledge of. My father was raised in the Hood River Valley and went to school with some mentioned in this book; this is real and living history to me. My life has been forever changed.
+1,Good for the caveman era,"This book is not even worth reading, Mason Malmuth may have been a player in his day, but the game has passed him by a long time ago. This book could actually damage your poker game if you took the advice he gives. Nits no longer win in today's aggressive game and that is a fact. Mason malmuth is a dinosaur who's days are long gone."
+1,don't recieve,"i buy this one with other four books on 11/12/2008.i still don't recieve this one now.but i have recieved other four books two weeks ago.by asking support why? they let me wait untill January 13, 2008.this is weird.i am in china"
+2,SIMPLY EXCELLENT,"This is an excellent corpus of translations from an authoritative hand, including from simple ""funeral"" and ""biographical"" inscriptions from the Old Kingdom upto nice and good renderings of all the major ""tales"" and ""stories"" from the MIddle Kingdom: The Tale of Sinuhe, The Dialogue between a Man and His Soul, the Tale of Kheops and the magicians, and many other paramount titles of the ancient Egyptian literature dated to the aforesaid periods. Each piece contains an introductory notes with the ""history"" of the documents and end-notes full of interesting comments as for the translation's details and plenty of bilbiography. Most recommended, both for the beginners and the trained readers."
+1,I'm not sure what I was expecting...but not THIS!,"Unrelated stock footage, annoying repetitive sound effects galore, filler, inane sensationalized commentary, and more filler...if that floats your boat then give this ridiculous excuse for a documentary video a whirl, otherwise, avoid it like the plague."
+1,"Interesting Plot, Plodding Execution","This wasn't worth reading, sadly. The plot was pretty well thought out, but the dialogue and characters were really underdeveloped."
+2,Christopher Chant is enchanting!,"Christopher Chant decends from enchanters and sorceresses. Yet the only thing that is magical about Christopher is his dreams. At night, he travels into The Place Between. From there he goes into the Anywheres, where he meets mysterious people who give him mysterious gifts. Christopher is perfectly content until his father takes him to Dr. Pawson to find out way he can't do magic. After that he is sent to Chrestomanci Castle to become the world's next Chrestomanci. He hates it there! Will Christopher ever survive?"
+2,It is good,This book is cool. If you are reading it for the first time the begining is kind of boring. Just keep reading. The book gets better!
+1,overpriced,"I bought this poncho for my little girl. She broke her arm so she needed something to keep her warm. It came on time. When I opened the package the price on the poncho had been ripped off. It had several ""sale"" stickers on were the price had also been ripped off. My daughter wore it once and two of the little flowers fell off. I wouldn't purchase anything from this vendor. They overprice their items online and the quality of the item is poor."
+1,seriously?,I have just about every workout there is and like a challenge. The only workout I got with this video is from pushing the fast forward button because she puts a 2 to 3 minute break between every set. There are 3 workouts and each workout is only about 8 minutes if you leave out the breaks. PLEASE do not waste your money Please. I am sending this back. I have never ever done such a bad workout. It is really ridiculous that this ever got released.
+1,Don't waste your money,"I bought this only because it had 5 stars w/ great reviews. What a disappointment once I received it and watched it. As the other reviewers have written: you do one sequence, then get a 1, 2 or 3 minute rest period. I never worked up a sweat. I didn't feel like I had done a workout, because I hadn't. The DVD that comes with Bob Harper's kettlebell you buy at Target is better. That one gives me a workout. If you want a workout with kettlebells, do not waste your money on this one. I should have sent it back and asked for a refund."
+1,Horrible,"This DVD is a waste of money. I brought this DVD based on the 5 STARS reviews; the reviewers must be Lisa's friends and associates. There are no instructions for variations of levels. The DVD says so many reps for beginners, intermediate, and advance; but, there are no cues as to when and what levels should be doing what. There is no consideration for a learning curve or alternate ways of doing certain routines. There are way too many breaks for such a short workout routine. I purchases this DVD for an intense workout at home when I am unable to go to the gym; will have to invest in another Kettlebell workout. Lisa is making hand over fist on this DVD at the buyers expense."
+1,All rest no work,"This is the worst DVD - total waste of money! I agree the only way you would give a 5 is if you were here friend and felt obligated. I have never written a review but couldn't stand it this time. There is very little workout time and mostly rest periods with a blank screen while mortuary music is playing in the background. I think she definitely knows what she is doing, just a shame she made it so boring. F"
+1,Not at all what I expected,"This workout is a waste of time. I was excited when I saw all of the reviews before the dvd came out,nothing like what the postive reviews said. You barely break a sweat or get your heart rate up do to all of the pauses. The camera work is horrible. Very boring workout. I will no be buying the second video."
+1,Save your time and money,"Kettlebell Bombshell with Lisa BalashI too was very disappointed with this DVD. I own quite a few workout DVDs as I like to exercise in the privacy of my own home. I've really gotten into kettle bells so I was excited when I read the reviews. It seems to give good instruction, but that's about it. The workouts aren't much of a workout. There are three minute rests between moves. I could drive to McDonald's and eat a cheeseburger before she starts on the next one. I guess you could hold the remote and keep fast-forwarding, but I have better things to do. This is the only workout DVD I've ever requested a refund for. The long, positive reviews must be from friends and business associates."
+2,Love it!,"I love Lisa's KettleBell Bombshell video and I can't wait to get volume 2. She is so great at explaining technique. I like how she doesn't do a whole lot of talking during the workout--that is what the intro is for (learning the exercises). Her workouts are doable and you chose how hard you want to workout by increasing reps or weight. I only wish there was more focus on core workout. Overall, awesome workout and definitely not boring. KettleBell's + Lisa Rock!"
+1,waste of time and money,"This DVD is awful. I have never written a review, but after 5 minutes of this DVD I couldn't believe I wasted my money. Maybe a beginner might enjoy this, but certainly not someone who has exercised a day in their life. There is no need for all the breaks except to waste your time."
+1,What happened to the workout?,The entire DVD seems to be more instructional than anything else. There isn't much of a workout at all. In between some of the movements there is a splash on the screen while a huge amount of rest time goes by and this is where you are told how to workout using what has been demonstrated. And by told it says that if you are a beginner you do this many sets and if you are intermediate you do this many and if you are advanced you do this many but that is it. There isn't much to follow after that. Even the warm-up in the cardio section leaves you cold.All in all I am still in search of a basic kettlebell workout that requires a little bit of effort. I was hoping this was it.
+1,Worst kettlebell dvd out there,Don't waste your money. The only way to make this video a decent workout is to repeat each sequence by yourself during the 2 to 3 minute rest periods which follow each 1 minute of exercise. Terrible. Don't know who gave it five stars. Perhaps the friends of the instructor!
+2,A wonderful tool,"Lisa has been a long time associate of mine and for someone who has been using Kettlebells for many years, Lisa's DVD is one of the MOST helpful and effective instructional video for those with multiple experience with Kettlebells from those who are new to KB's to those of us who have molded our fitness programs after Kettlebells. Thank you Lisa for continueing to put out great fitness info to the community! You're a gem in the fitness world! Keep up the great work!BenYou can also follow Lisa on YouTube, just run a search for Kettlebell Bombshell or Lisa Balash.BUY THIS DVD!"
+2,Good instructional DVD/Workout,"IF YOU USE KETTLEBELL WORKOUT DVD'S, YOU WILL FIND THAT THERE ARE TWO GENERAL TYPES. ONE TYPE IS THE TRADITIONAL KETTLEBELL TYPE WITH HEAVIER KETTLEBELLS. GOOD FORM AND AN INSTRUCTOR WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING ARE VERY IMPORTANT IN THIS TYPE OF WORKOUT; AS BAD FORM WILL PROBABLY LEAD TO AN INJURY. THE OTHER TYPE OF KETTLEBELL DVD USES LITTLE MINI KETTLEBELLS AND MORE UNUSUAL TYPE OF MOVES. OFTEN THE INSTRUCTOR SEEMS TO BE A BEGINNER, WITH IMPROPER FORM.I PREFER LISA BALASH'S INSTRUCTION AND WITH A HEAVY ENOUGH BELL YOU WILL NEED LONGER REST BETWEEN SETS.I WILL BE BUYING HER SECOND DVD SOON."
+2,Excellent DVD for Beginners to Advanced Kettlebell Users,"Being a retired bodybuilder, I never thought that training for only 20 minutes could result in extraordinary results. I was used too spending hours lifting weights and doing cardio. I was skeptical in the beginning when starting exercising with kettlebells until I saw my body transform. I bought Kettlebell Bombshell DVD to get different kettlebell workouts. This DVD shocked me! Amazing instruction and well-paced exercises to take you to the limits of kettlebell training. I drain with sweat and still can only do one workout per day. Lisa is an amazing instructor and role model. She is always available if you have questions. How many DVD exercise instructors offer that kind of support? Lisa is definitely a ""bombshell"". I highly recommend this DVD!"
+2,Great Workout,"I was drawn to this DVD because of the title. It is a great workout, both cardio and strength. Lisa herself has communicated with me a few times to check in to see how I was doing and that impressed me a lot. Being new to exercising, I was not sure what to expect from this workout. Lisa's introduction on how to properly use the bells was great and is a workout in itself. I started out using a 10 lb. weight, even though she recommends 15-20 lbs. for women. The workouts are long enough so you feel it, but not too long as to interfere with your daily life. I am impatiently awaiting the second DVD from her. The only thing negative I can say is I wish I would have known what weights were recommended before purchasing. Overall, the exercised are great and really work different muscles than if you just used regular free weights. There are 3 workouts, upper, lower and circuit and all leave me feeling like I got a great workout."
+1,Not worth the time or money,"I purchased this dvd hoping for a complete kettlebell workout. This is not that video. She has 4 different segments or ""workouts."" You would have to do all 4 just to feel that you had worked out with a kettlebell at all. The exercises are very short with very few repetitions and the breaks in between the exercises are way too long. The instructor states that she is really feeling it and her cardio was up. I was really bored and not feeling any sweat or cardio at all. Save your time and money and skip this kettlebell dvd."
+1,"Not available yet,how can it be reviewed?",I don't understand how a DVD that hasn't been released yet has received so many reviews-all of them great. Has this DVD been released elsewhere?
+1,"Gary Busey's son, and OH LOOK! a giant robot Hitler!","I wasn't expecting much when I rented this DVD at Blockbuster, and I was right not to.It takes place in Antarctica, but none of the actors look like it is cold outside. CGI is ridiculously cheesy (typical of a SyFy movie), far too many closeups of the actors' faces on the outside shots (clearly an attempt to conceal the fact they are on a movie set) and SPOILER ALERT! the worst ""robot Hitler"" CGI you can imagine.Nothing that happened in this movie surprised me one bit, and it is clear to see why Dominique Swain's and Jake Busey's careers circled the drain at least a decade ago.The only reason why I gave this film TWO stars instead of ONE is because the premise of the film attracted me: Nazis trying to restart the Third Reich from (insert place here).It's good for a few mindless laughs. Other than that, don't waste your time."
+1,It couldn't get much worse,"I watched as much as I could of this dreck, wondering why Jake Busey and Dominique Swain would waste their time working on such nonsense. Bad acting, poor effects, silly dialogue, and a totally improbable scenario here."
+1,This movie worked hard for its star,"I was warned by many that this is a one star movie at best. Silly me I had to see for may self. If there is someone you do not like then you can recommend this movie to them.Not that the premise is bad enough, that of Nazis surviving in the underworld but the film itself had cheep graphics and stilted dialog. The actors looked like porn star rejects. They did not even try to be campy. The gory parts were pathetic and anatomically incorrect.Do not let your fast forward button over heat.I am going to cut the review short before I barf."
+1,"Terrible movie... I should have known better. I did know better. But, in the words of Crow T. Robot: ""I did it anyway.""","What to say about this movie? Terrible, wooden, hack acting. Bad/uneven lighting. Terrible CGI special effects. Hitler's over-acting head on a bad CGI robotic body. Nazi UFO. Hack job rip-off ofIron Sky.Frankly, the special features, for what they are, are actually more interesting than the movie itself. Not that they're super-interesting. But thee are features on pre-production, cast & location and one on the main production. Each one is all of about 5+ minutes long.And there's a commentary track.But those are about the only special features and hardly salvage this stink-burger.Overall, I'll rate this one a 'pass.' I might pick up Iron Sky at some point and see if it's any better, what-so-ever. One can hope. But the general premise is hokey to begin with, so I'm not holding out much hope on that one either. =o\"
+1,"""D"" rated Scifi","You've heard of B rate spaghetti westerns and B rate scifi, Well I give this ""D"". Gary's son needs to get a really good part with some really good acting in it, or he is gonna be type cast forever. Like the first guy said, If your a fan of really bad Scifi, then this movie is for you. I should have rented it before I bought it. It would have been cheaper, and it wouldn't be in my collection. On a better note, The Asylum does put out some pretty good B rate stuff. Later Dudes."
+1,Another rip-off from the Asylum,"The Asylum has the reputation of putting out quickly produced rip-offs of major studio movies. Well they have gone across the Atlantic to ""borrow"" their next production. A Finish/German/Austrailian co-production called IRON SKY in which as a last ditch effort to save the 3rd Reich in the form of a base on the moon comes to fruition in 2018 when they return.The Asylum moved the new base to Antarctica and into the earth,added Josef Mengele,some flesh transplants and flesh eating bacteria bombs to this mess. I like some of the Asylum films because they are fun and SOMETIMES are pretty good. But after recently seeing IRON SKY this was painful to watch.The sets were pretty much non existant using warehouses for all the interiors( don't think a cinder block wall would be found inside a UFO).The only effects that worked were the air battles at the end and the ""machine"" Mengele is trying to get to work. This one is best LEFT at the center of the earth!"
+1,How many different plot lines at the same time?,"Wow, truly how many plot lines can you put into a single movie? We start with the creation of the 4th Reich by escaping SS troops and scientists. Then we get zombie super troopers, forced abortion as a cure, a nazi spaceship, robo-hitler, etc... Don't pay more than $5 for this movie, that includes shipping. It had a few funny moments, but not many. The special effects weren't too bad, at least it wasn't a rocket on a string with a fire cracker in the tail. The actors were mostly supporting actors tossed into leading roles, or more like co-leading roles."
+1,Waist of time and money. Avoid like flesh eating bacteria!!,"This film is painfully bad; it has nothing that isn't a clishay, and badly done at that.Nazis excape to a warm forested underground world, have flying saucers and disintergration guns. Hitlers head is grafted onto a huge robot body, and he plans to infect the 'non arian' countries with flesh eating bacteria.The head on a robot sceens are just campy enough to watch on youtube for schear weirdness, but the other 120 minutes of this flick are torture to watch. 5 NEGIVITIVE stars!"
+2,Hidden gem,"If you like Chet, the trumpeter, this disc is a hidden gem. Recorded in Italy in the early '60s, it's got European players on it. Good disc, particularly if you like Chet. If you're just starting out with Chet, try some of his '50s output first, then get with this fine disc."
+1,Not what I expected,"This DVD is a compilation of short excerpts from Christmas themed Veggietales videos. Some of the ""songs"" aren't even complete songs, just a portion of another video that has singing. A lot of cutting and pasting different scenes together to make a ""complete"" song. Not sure how 30 seconds of a musical number can be called a song. Portions seem to simply cut off in mid sentence. There are no traditional Christmas songs so its only a ""sing-a-long"" if your kids are familiar with the previously released Veggietales Christmas videos. My daughter loves the traditional Veggietales videos but lost interest in this within minutes. The very end of the DVD has 3 traditional Christmas songs that simply play the music and scroll the words across the screen karaoke style with a still background. Disappointed in this product from Veggietales."
+1,did not no they had to be dry cleaned,I ordered these burgundy towels with ringe only to be dry cleand and not washable
+1,Get the other printing,"The only reason this copy is 50 dollars cheaper than the other printing of ""Field Quantization"" is that the manufacturers screwed up the margins, and the inner margin is tiny. Text is obscured, and it is not really usable without great sacrifice.I'm surprised Amazon even sells this copy. Don't get had."
+1,Frustrating,"I am deeply disappointed and thoroughly frustrated with the perplexing and redundant complications of the book. It is true that the author, apart form being a very fertile textbook writer, has a very thorough approach when it comes to derivations and mathematical explanations. However, in doing this, he obscures the physics contained. The author insists on very thorough mathematical explanation without reference to intuition, making the topic more about mathematical derivations then physics. The mathematics is not complicated, it is just tedious. He does not leave anything to be done by the reader, turning the learning process into an effort of understanding how the author thinks and how he thinks you should understand the topic."
+2,Very fun and original!,"Scrapped Princess is a very fun show that is perfect for all anime fans! its very original, and fun even for the parents to watch :D"
+2,for my daughter,"My daughter loved these dvds so much, we have ordered every set, not to mention it comes with a figure."
+2,Great emergency light/charger,"I bought this as a refurbished item and it wouldn't charge the battery if it was plugged into the bottom, only if the battery was detached. Workable but not what I wanted so I called B&D.; They had me try a couple of things and then immediately shipped me a brand new unit and a pre-paid UPS label. The new unit works flawlessly.You get a very bright lantern and 6 LED lights beneath the main bulb, AM-FM radio which works fine, the NOAA weather band is difficult to tune but that's true with any non-PLL tuner. The AC inverter works fine for charging most AC devices, the 12v DC power socket is handy for some devices but the ability to keep the whole thing charged via the included adapter or by hand-cranking is the best feature.I haven't run trials on the duration of the light since we've had no outages this winter but I'll post them when I can."
+1,"Nice idea, bad quality","I thought this product would really come in handy for camping. But after owning it for just a couple of days, I accidentally tipped it over and that was all it took. The lantern would not work. I sent away for a new bulb, but that did not fix the problem.This is a well thought out product that offers many handy features. Unfortunately, with typical Black and Decker quality, don't expect it to last long or to take even the slightest jarring. It could be a nice emergency item in case of a power blackout, but I would not recommend trying to take it anywhere on a trip because it is bound to break."
+2,Great Utility Lantern,I bought this for a backup power for our company data center. It has come in handy a couple of times and it works great. We have not used the radio or the Power utlity much but all features work well enough. I am happy with the Black and Decker lantern and would recommend it.
+2,very informative,I found this book very informative on the subject of Cairn Terriers. Probably the only one needed. It's detail makes it ideal for use as a handbook and the many colored pictures a pleasure to read and see. It includes product suggestions as well. I found I still needed more information concerning training than what was covered in this book.
+1,Could have been better,"This is definitely not Murdock's best. Some of his books are excellent (eg., 7 Laws You must Honor to Have Uncommon Success) and some of them appear to be just pamphlets taken out of the Biblical text designed more to raise funds than to inspire with original insight into the scriptures. This book is typical of that type. One would be better off just reading the original source than reading Murdock's rehash in this one."
+1,Poor Delivery Service!,Ordered this book and delivery been delay almost a month - Contact the seller and was told that the book was order from Europe and it will take up to certain days to arrive.The delivery service is poor --I will avoid purchase materials from this seller. It appear to me that this seller is a broker and does not have the materials in stock. Book like this one --I could go direct to Dr. Murdock's website and will be ship within a week which I've done before.
+1,Not Practicing What He Preaches...,"My mother, who worked for Mike Murdock for about a year, passed away July 28, 2005. When I sent him a letter informing him that my mother had died he began to barrage me with all kinds of sales literature thanking me for writing him, with never a word of condolence. I sent him a second ""Personal and confidential"" letter and more of the same followed. In the second letter I asked him to stop mailing me but his mailing onslaught continues. Would Jesus conduct himself in this way?Upon checking Murdock out it seems he makes a lot of questionable claims and according to the IRS he does not give all the aid and help to other people that he claims he does.My mother had a bunch of his books, including this one, and when I started to go through them as I awaited Murdock's responce, they seem to go over the same basic ""secrets"" over and over again, in different combinations. I cannot recommend following someone who will not practice what he preaches!"
+1,VIPER,"how can anyone with half a brain not see through this viper? not only is this book a farce, just look at him on tv, CLUE > he does NOT EVER SMILE, he just peers into the tv like some WWE Wrestler.another clue, he and his ""brethren"" are all peeps in the south, they believe just about anything.Matt 3:7But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ""Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?Matt 12:34Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.Matt 23:33Serpents, brood of vipers! How can you escape the condemnation of hell?"
+1,Cat Claw Scratcher,"Could not get our cat to even think about using it. It just sits there taking up space until I decide to throw it out, or maybe find a neighbor that I could give it away to who has a kitten that could figure out what it's for and use it. But sadly, my older cat won't."
+1,WHAT?,How can there be an influences record for Sarah McLachlan without any Joan Biaz. The woman her mother listened to all the time and made her want to become a singer?
+2,It will transport you to 1940's Paris,I would reccomend this CD to anyone who likes Sidney Bechet. If you're not a fan you will be after hearing this beautiful music.
+2,The best of the set,"Les Annees BechetLike another reviewer, I was turned on to Sidney Bechet by Woody Allen's Paris at Midnight, which used Bechet for the opening and closing titles. I ended upbuying essentially every Bechet CD I could find on Amazon. In my judgement this one is the best not only by containing the Paris at Midnight theme but other great numbers. Bechet's September Song is truly great."
+1,"Very interesting subject, horribly written","I was really interested in reading this book, honestly. But it is so poorly written that I gave up after 30 pages or so. I don't care if it's important stuff, true or whatever. If the writer can't get the job done of explaining it he should leave it to somebody else. It seems he just poured his notes from his journal on the paper in a chronological order, with no overall plan.I give it a second star for the subject matter. If it was for the telling I'd want my money back."
+2,Extra help,"Biotutor might not be the most entertaining software on the planet, but it certainly gives extra curriculum for the average student in Biology. Beside, Biotutor has explanations and notes, which can be useful if you miss a class or are too lazy too take notes. It has plenty of extra exercises that will help you be successful in Bio. The tutor softwares are actually the best review for the SAT II exams in biology, chemistry, and physics. So you might as well take this in consideration before you judge this program.Alex."
+1,BioTutor is lame,BioTutor is the worst educational software I have ever purchased. I trusted the reviews that were posted and was a total fool for doing so. It is simply pretest questions with written explanations if you need them. I can't believe they consider this interactive. I could get this from doing the pretests in the back of my book. I will be sending this software back!
+1,It's no where near the best,"I was convinced that after the great reviews of this product this had to be the best on the market. Unfortunately, it was not. Frankly it's the worse I have ever tried. There really is no tutoring at all, it's all questions and if you want the answer you would have to click ""answers"" and it gives you a useless explanation. Not to mention the mistakes in some of the answers.I'm almost certain that 95% of the 5 star posts are bogus. It's impossible for an actual user to be impressed with this product. I returned mine two days after using it. This product is the WORSE in the market, I'm almost sure."
+1,BEWARE OF THE 5 STARS...IT'S NOT FROM TRUE USERS!,"Biotutor is a rip off. I can tell you that Amazon.com keeps removing my post because the company that produces this piece of junk asks them to remove it. The truth is that the people who rate these product 5 stars are not actual users. I PROMISE YOU, when you use this product you would never rate this product 5 stars and you would be so disappointed with this software. It's a very cheap looking software, the pictures and labels in the software are horrible almost like they came of a test book from the early 20's. They should be selling this at a bargain store for $1.00, even charging that amount I'm not sure it's worth it.I'm not going to spend a lot of time typing something that might be deleted. But just to tell you plain and simple, this program is pure junk. A rip off."
+1,Terrible,"I also bought this software after all the good reviews and thought that for $30 it must be really great and interactive. I was sorely dissapointed when I installed it and all it is is pretty much a test. There is no interactive learning at all, only an ""explanation"" of the answer to the question. This is something that I would hesitate to pay $5 for. I do not see where all these great reviews came from."
+1,I would not consider this an interactive tutor,Just ask questions and give answers. If you don't already know the subject matter asking questions does not tutor you.
+1,This is product is not a tutor,"I purchased this product after all the wonderful reviews. This product is not a tutor. It ask questions and gives a short explanation of the answer, if you click on 'Explanation'. This product offers no tutoring at all."
+1,LONG DELIVERY TIME,"Just a note: I tried to order this CD 05.12.2000 and had to cancel the order 22.01. after 4 delay notes. Process as such OK but 1-2 week delivery time is definitely optimistic... br, SK"
+2,Must Read lesson in Faith and Courage,"This short book contains the story of Humberto Alexander's 22 years in Castro's prisons. It is a story of courage and faith under the ugliest of conditions. Alexander was shot, tortured repeatedly, starved, and treated in the most unspeakably inhuman ways, yet through it all his faith in Christ allows him and his fellow prisoners to survive and even to love those who were torturing them. You will not regret reading this book!"
+1,Double Shuffle,"When on a dark, sinister night, a woman is found wandering around Paris' 4th arrondissement suffering from amnesia. The story sounds somewhat controversial for the fact that it appears at first to be a simple case of a missing person turned up, but all of a sudden, the initials of the leading Chinese atomic scientist are found with tattoo on her buttock. This is just the starting point of a real tension-tensed and dramatic adventure of suspense and intrigue into the world of international espionage and shrewd illumination shrouded in a thrilling and fascinating breathtaking conclusion."
+2,excellent for students and practicing architects,"This is perhaps the best value in pictorial architecture books. For under $20., this book has great photos, straightforeward text, clearly reproduced drawings (including construction details!!), all superbly graphically designed. Even if the architecture doesn't appeal to you, the overall presentation of it in this book will. If you do like the architecture (which I think is a beautiful modern adaption of conventional New England vernacular), then this book is a must-have. You won't find this quality in books two or three times the cost!!"
+2,OFF THE CHAIN,THIS CD IS OFF THE CHAIN. THESE ARE THE SONGS THAT I HAVENT HEARD IN A LONG TIME. WHEN I SAW THIS CD I HAD TO GET IT THIS CD IS AWESOME. IF YOU LOVE THE VIP MASS CHOIR THEN YOU WILL LOVE THIS CD. ALL OF THE SONGS ARE GREAT. I KNEW MOST OF THEM ANYWAYS BUT IT WAS STILL GREAT TO HAVE THIS CD. YOU NEED TO GET THIS CD IF YOU LOVE JOHN P KEE
+2,Great CD,I love this CD!! This CD has all the great songs that I love from this group. I love John P. Kee!!
+2,"Different, offbeat, zany","When I first read this book, I felt that the characters were too strange and the plot(s) unbelievable. But after I had finished it, I kept thinking about the book and the characters -- it was as if they wouldn't leave my mind! I eventually bought a copy and I have since re-read it several times. If you like offbeat fiction and unusual characters, you'll love this. I found the romance of Kitty and Rambeau to be the most ""real"" part of the book, and very touching."
+2,lo he seguido desde su primer disco,"duncan dhu,simplemente un artista moderno que aun usa la guitarracomo los antiguos trobadores.sus canciones son para aquellosque tienen una imaginacion muy amplia para poder interpretara lo que se refiere.espero y este dueto perdure aunque elrock en español haiga pasado de moda...si lo han escuchado conatencion sabran a lo que me refiero."
+2,This dude can teach,Author has a good teaching style and the book is written in laid back informal English so you don't get a headache from reading dry music theory. And if you can't read music don't worry because you will learn that along the way in this book.
+1,Returned Could not open,"Returned it. New Kindle. Could not get past screen to rate book to even open it to look at it!!!!! Also wanted me to link it to social networks. I don't have anyy. Grrrrrr.... so returned it. Have a new Kindle Touch. Would re-purchase it if someone can tell me how to get past all of that. Will purchase paper copy, I guess."
+2,Stalingrad,Excellent Documentary. At the time was thinking of the other Stalingard about the 4 soldiers. Found out later that the moveie was around 80 dollars. Glad I didnt get it
+1,Fine film ruined by voice-overs on this DVD.,"A solid documentary with interesting new footage and invaluable testimony from participants in the battle and related events is ruined by loud voice-overs by poor actors. Both the narration and the voice-overs of interviewees are mediocre at best. If you are averse to dubbing of fictional films, you will understand that overdubbing of non-fictional work is particularly onerous. Clearly a decision was made to create a version that would be accessible to those averse to reading subtitles. But in the age of DVD it is fairly absurd not to include the original version of the film."
+2,Beyond 5 Stars,"This doc does for Stalingrad what Ken Burns ""Civil War"" did to the ACW. Outstanding archival film research resulted in never before seen footage of Operation Blue & Stalingrad (especially life in the Kessel). 99% of the footage is genuine late 1942 vintage, and quite a bit in color. This is a MUST-SEE on HDTV. The doc also reveals a stunning secret regarding the Kessel, but I won't spoil it for you. I have $3K in English, Russian & German Stalingrad books/video, and I would buy this one again if I had the choice. You can't possibly regret this."
+2,Great value.,"I never owned a fixed blade knife. Love the fixed blade. Small, blade is very secure and won't wobble or come out.However, I can not say the same for the retractable knife. I've had the blade pop out several times due to side torque on the blade. There is a ""feature"" of the knife that allows the blade to be changed without opening the tool. This feature also allows the blade to come loose without opening the tool.I recommend the set simply because of the price/value combination. There are much better retractable blade knives, but not many that match the value of this set. Can not give 5 stars because of design flaw of retractable knife."
+1,Irwin Utility Knife,"The fixed unit is ok, but a folding utility knife is better. The sliding unit is junk. The blade does not stay in the knife. Easy to change the blade, but who cares if the blade won't stay put."
+1,Not very happy with product,"I really wouldn't recommend this product. They say the bottoms are plastic coated, but I didn't find that. I ended up having to use a liner with it which didn't work at all. The cats used it, but missed more often than not, and it ended up being much more difficult to use than just a small plastic litter box would have been for about the same price."
+2,Good product,"Good product, good delivery. However, I wound up replacing with an LED unit I'm happier with. If you are replacing the reflector, pay the couple extra bucks and upgrade to LED."
+2,Mom of lead singer and foster mom to band members!,"Dynamite Album. This isn't even my kind of music, but It is great work. I can assure you that a lot of blood, sweat and tears went into making the album, writing the lyrics, and hours and hours went into the practice. These kids have been working for a few years to succeed, and I know they will. Maybe you think there is some prejudice here, but there isn't at all. Buy this album, you will really enjoy it."
+1,Not worth the $2 rental,"Ok, might be worth it to learn how not to make a training video. Gary spends the whole 60 minutes in front of a green screen used as a backdrop for the whole show, talking to the camera. He does spend 15 minutes or so setting up a steadicam, dropping the monitor half way through (comical value). That's about the only practical demonstration he does. The video suffers from lack of use of the very media it's trying to teach."
+2,what just happened?,"I was way into metal as a young teen and then grew away from it. I'm into about everything, but thought most metal these days was just dumb and following an old formula that was done much better in the past anyway. Then I heard this album. It is a true mix of psychedelia, metal and ambient. It's like a drug. I haven't been this tripped out by music in a looooong time. It makes me feel like a child again to hear it - it's so illustrative. It reminds me of when I saw Herbie Hancock live actually - It's music without boundaries - it's not really even music in the traditional sense - it's sort of like a sensory experience. Most people will hate this disc, but if you like the idea of laying back in bed, putting on a pair of headphones and disappearing in a very strange way for an hour, I think you will love this."
+2,Johnny France knows no fear!,"I've know Johnny France since he was a young man. Without his dogged determination, these two killers might not have ever been captured. Don Nichols is still in prison and most likely will never get paroled. This book tells fascinating tale almost too strange to believe in these modern times. Great reading!!"
+2,No Bridge Too Far Part 1,"This DVD is absolutely OUTSTANDING!It covers a segment of operation that was so critical to our success in WW2 - Army Engineers.I did not want the video to end and am anxious for the next in the series!It was not only the contents of the DVD but its production, the music, the photos, and everything that make this a must have for anyone that has an interest in WW2."
+2,Halley will ROCK your world,I really love this CD. Halley's songwriting and lyrics combine an incredible emotional depth with a powerful rock and roll sound that will blow you away! These songs have a groove that will make you wish you were dancin' in a club when you listen to them. You'll want to listen again and again to catch every word of the soulful lyrics.cerrato@ptechinc.com
+1,Professional issues in Speech Language Pathology,"I was extremely disappointed by Amazon. I needed this text book for a course and Amazon sent me the 2nd edition of the text; which is the older version; there is a 3rd edition out of this text.This is a terrible blunder by Amazon and it cost me undue stress and money since I now have to replace it with the newer edition, which I will purchase from my campus bookstore."
+2,Helpful and Thorough,Hartley does a great job with structure and background. I had hoped to see a bit more interaction with the actual grammar although he does a very good job interacting with semantic and lexical questions. He also does well tracing larger Biblical Theological motifs. I recommend this volume highly.
+1,alright,"I bought this pillow after finding out a hotel I stayed in used the same. I don't if it was the product I received but it wasn't as comfortable as I remembered in the hotel and after few washes, the comfort level started to plunge as the feathers started to poke. I won't spend my money on this ever again!"
+2,Love this Pillow,I went to a Hilton and slept on the most comfortable pillow and then bought it. I love the softness of the down with the firmness of the foam that also keeps the quills from poking me in the head.
+1,Disappointment,"Followed the instructions on fluffing, still the pillow is terrible. Purchased a pair of down pillows from Sam's for $16/pair, this horrific investment cost around $45 and I don't use it at all. Stay away."
+2,Excellent!,This book was very encouraging and an easy read. A must read for those who want to be encouraged in their prayer life.
+2,The Forest from the Trees,"This is the cutest coloring book I've seen in a long time, and it's bilingual in Spanish and English. Each page describes one of Pablo Parakeet's friends, who live in the tropical jungle. Some are endangered species. The illustrations are a riot, especially Ileana Iguana and Percival Parrot, but I guess I'm partial to parrots and iguanas."
+1,DO NOT waste your money or time,"This isn't even worth it for a basic collector. There isn't a temperature display, but the large problem here is that the temperature control switch offers NO range at all. You could for example set it to highest or lowest settings and get no difference AT All in actual temperature. Not only that but the temperature is too cold for red wine to be properly stored. I hate to be a perfectionist here but hey, isn't that why we buy these things in the first place? I've spoken with other former owners of this hassle of a cooler and heard the same review. The best part was when I called to tell Danby of the problem customer service told me the problem was an isolated problem they've never had before and that the temperature should be able to be adjusted. SO I sent back and received another, then another. None of them ever got warmer (or colder) than 45 degrees and I have sent it back a final time. KEEP SHOPPING AROUND!"
+2,It can be done!,"There is indeed space for 17! bottles in this cooler, but three of them need to be eiswein! I doubt this will hold 17 .75 liter bottles; I might get one more eiswein in it for 18 bottles. It took some figuring how to do it, but 17 will fit. I haven't had the cooler long enough to note its efficiency, but it seems durable enough. For the price, it seems to be a good purchase."
+1,Danby products are garbage,Did a ton of research before purchasing a Danby wine cooler...it stopped working after owning it 15 months...just stopped for no reason at all. You are throwing your money away if you purchase this item.
+1,Too Warm or Too Cold,Looks great. Fits our space. Holds right number of bottles for us. But temperature either 40 or 60 degrees. Neither good for storing wine. Cannot get the temperature we want. Would send it back. But major undertaking for me--too heavy and bulky. Keeping as extra frig.
+1,Good fridge while it lasts.......,This wine cooler is thermoelectric so it takes some time to cool 16 bottles that are inserted at room temp down to 55 degrees. The unit worked well and was relatively quiet when it was running. All you hear is a little fan running that cools the thermcooling fins on the back.HOWEVER-I bought this unit as a gift for my wife along with a two year warranty. Good thing to because one year and one week after purchase the unit died. Have been getting the runaround from Warrantech who don't return calls and don't really care that I have spent a month trying to get either this unit serviced or a replacement unit. I think that I will go with another brand when I buy my next one.
+1,DANBY DWC172BL WINE COOLER,I NEED MORE TIME TO EVALUATE THIS PRODUCT.I AM TRYING TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE.SUGGEST YOU SEND ME THIS REVIEW AT A LATER DATE.
+2,An Excellent Movie,"It's intelligent, insightful, and very funny. Brilliant performances by Julie Walters and Michael Caine in a story that you wish was true. I see very little that can be improved here, and it's one of those very rare films that I'll put back on my little shelf to watch again later."
+2,Outstanding,This is probably one of the better movies I have seen in a long while. The whole story line is great as is the acting. Both characters are endearing. This is a great family movie.
+2,Bottom line.....I just love Michael Caine,Clever acting...and just superb! Now...when is this movie going to be on DVD?????
+2,My favorite Caine performance,"Interesting clash of acting styles -- Walters (who originated the part on stage) playing to the rafters, and Caine taking subtlety to new, delicate depths. I've never seen him be this good (what a believable alcoholic he makes, and what bitterness he exudes through his haze), and I wished it had been a one-man show, like ""Mark Twain Tonight."""
+2,Caine is fantastic,"All I can say is Caine is the bomb and he makes alot of his ""I need beans"" expressions in this film!"
+2,Educating Rita,"One of my all-time favorite movies. Superb acting, realistic but heart-warming story of a working class woman hungry for knowledge. Also a well done examination of the difference between erudition and education. So many poignant scenes, especially one in a pub where everybody is singing, and the mother recognizes the empty life they lead with the quiet statement, ""There must be better songs to sing."" A must-see movie."
+2,Still enjoyable after all these years,"I haven't seen this film in over 20 years, but had fond memories of it. Watching it was like seeing an old friend. The film is a bit dated, and does feel like the filmed stage play it is, but is enjoyable none the less. Julie Waters gives a really memorable performance as Rita. I'm happy I added this nice little film to my nice little film library."
+2,Excellent!!!,Excellent for fans of Michael Caine and Julie Walters. An enjoyable classic. Finely written and wonderfully acted. Shot entirely on Location in Dublin Ireland; primarily at Trinity College.
+2,That Liverpool Humor,"Only Kate from London got it right about the character played by Julie Waters. One reviewer stated that she was a cockney, and the other said she was a London housewife.Of course she was a Liverpudlian; one who is from Liverpool.The character would not have been nearly as funny had she been from any other place. The accent and Liverpool attitude is what makes this film work so well.One of my favorite movies. Have watched it about eight times over the years. It never looses its luster."
+2,A Classic,"Willie Russell did the screen play on this classic, northern England comedy. Russell is a liverpudlian with a marvelous sense of humor and a keen sense of class consciousness. Julie Walters should have gotten an academy award for this performance, because she showsthe subtle and profound changes in Rita that make this funny movie poignant."
+2,"""...to sing a better song...""","Rita White (Julie Walters) is a spunky, 26-year old working class woman who wants to improve her lot. She enrolls in a special Open University class and meets with her tutor, Frank (Michael Caine) once a week to study great literature. Frank, who spends his days in an alcoholic haze, is at first intrigued and later enthralled with the outspoken Rita.This is a wonderful showcase for the talented and adorable Julie Walters. She is dazzling and thoroughly likeable and every word spoken in her thick Liverpool accent rings honest and true. Caine lets her shine by downplaying Frank, who is hopelessly morose and more than a bit lazy. Both were rightly nominated for best acting Oscars.The inevitable transformation of both characters is sweet and uplifting without being overly-sentimental. Walters, best known these days as the matronlyMrs. Weasley, is young and pretty and lights up the screen with her charisma. Recommended."
+2,What was Rita's goal in this film?,"Dicuss the name changes which the character of Susan White (aka Rita) undergoes as she matures into an ""educated woman"" Tell why she changes her name,and trace the various changes she undergoes as she entercounters different influences on her road to maturity."
+1,I would like to review it...,"but the seller (greenman19) took my money and I never received the item. Thus, I'm sure the movie is great, but I've still not seen it."
+1,the most boroing movie,Rating **Michel Cane Frank I believe that he was a pathetic actor and he really looked like he was just doing it for money. They should have probably chosen a better person to play it. I give Michel a 3 for his acting. Julie Walters Rita I believe that she played a good role in her person and she fitted it really well. Julie I give here a 10 for her acting. Well because Frank Michel was suck a bad actor I believe that there is no two incidents that I want to discuss but instead of Frank going to Australia by him self he should of gone to Australia with Rita. So the ending really sucked. I gave the movie a 2 out of 5 because I did not really get into the movie.
+1,Educating Rita - the most sleepless movie I've seen,"The movie 'Educating Rita' is a film about a drunken professor, Frank, played by Michael Caine, who begins to tutor Rita, played by Julie Walters, who is a hairdresser from the lower class of society. Michael Caine wasn't acting very well, he always seemed tired and bored. Rita had a very annoying voice, so I couldn't sleep during the movie (good one!). Julie Walters didn't suit the role, she just didn't seem to enjoy it, as well as not being very good at it. I didn't like the ending, where Frank went to Australia. The best part was where Rita was arguing with Denny, who then went and burnt her books. I give it a 1/5 because I couldn't sleep during the movie"
+2,Excellent,"Great film with two great actors. Funny, witty, charming. Allows you to see that although education may make you smarter, it doesn't necessarily make you better."
+1,British DVD doesn't work on US machines,The DVD did not play on my American DVD player. It would really nice if this compant pointed out that this DVD is British and not calibrated for US DVD machines.It was a DVD for an assignment that set me back with little time to find a copy to complete my assignment. I will not order from this compant again.
+2,Educating Rita Review,"I got this for my girlfriend. She mentioned it one day and I went home and ordered it that night. It arrived in a few day...YAY, and she watched it and said she remembered every line. It was a great present for her and I appreciate the timeliness of the delivery."
+2,For a cool & mellow head in todays world.....YOU NEED THIS!,"If there ever was an album that says ""Roll Another Number"" it's this mellow, funky little gem. Whenever I listen to this I want to call up the bro's for a BBQ, chill out with some 40's rollin' fatties and talkin' about the ladies. OH YEAH!! If you like this music check out ""Jalamanta"" and Che- ""Sounds of Liberation"" if you can find'em. This is music for the people..Get it on!!"
+2,"FULL VOLUME, FULL POWER TRIP!","brant bjork's music is complete. This is dense,juicy rock. the type of stuff that you'll crank in the car driving 100 miles an hour in the middle of the night.the small minds of rock critics would lean on the old ""stoner rock"" cliches, but Bjork's stuff is beyond that. these are good sounds...true,thick, spacey, simple. the grooves nail you in the gut and keep you awake through the dark of night. LOUD is the word!"
+1,"I can't listen, them........","I understand lowbut,I would like listen BRANT BJORK & OPERATORSIN THIS SITE. IN OTHER TIME, PERHAPS.THANKS"
+2,John Bryan Bulb book,"This is an excellent reference book, listing all types of bulbs, from the common garden variety to the more obscure varieties. Listings also include all the hybrids and new cultivars. The book is well set out with many colour photos of the different species. A must for any home library and avid gardeners anywhere."
+1,Out-dated views on a chiropractic career.,"Dr. Sportelli has apparently made the decision to provide a very limited view of a chiropractors role. Chiropractic is not about back pain, it is concerned with the removal of interference to the nerve system, thereby allowing the body to function closer to its potential. Chiropractic has never been about ""LOW BACK PAIN""---it is this type of misconception which has permeated our society and continues to be spurred on by texts such as this. Dr. Sportelli graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in the 1950's. He most certainly was not taught such nonsense at Palmer, for his pigeon-holed concept is not taught there, nor at any other good chiropractic college. Chiropractic recognizes and deals with the bodies inborn mechanisms. Dr. Sportelli's book was quite a disappointment in this and other respects. My advice, pass this one by and talk to someone at a college such as Palmer, Sherman or Life College and get the facts."
+2,Even better than 98 if thats possible,"Let me start off by saying that if you are an F1 fan especially a technical one(like myself) you can't pass up this book. If you do not know who Giorgio Piola is, he draws for the weekly magazine AutoSport. He is one of the best artist I have seen. His technical drawings allow you to understand the F1 cars in a technical perspective. Compared to the last edition ""Technical Analysis 98"", this one is even better. If you don't have the 98 book you should order that one too. I do like the 99 book since it is written in english only as opposed to the 98 which is in italian and english, but thats not a problem. What will really impress you is the attention to detail of the drawings, but they are so easy to understand. Again this is a must for any F1 fan. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did."
+1,There are better choices,"Bought this book along with Fodor's 05 New York City Guide and New York Eyewitness Travel Guide for our trip to New York in August. Overall this was the least informative book. The biggest problem is that the book mainly focuses on where to eat and where to stay, not what to see. If you want a book that details sights better, I would pick Fodor's 05 New York City Guide. I carried the book with me almost every day in New York, while the Frommer's guide was left in the hotel room to press flowers from the botanical garden."
+2,Before you buy...,"I am a believer in many of Glasser's ideas and use his theory within my work. I was so excited to find a new discussion of cases because I had grown so much from <<Reality Therapy In Action>>. I received this book and upon reading the first page realized I was reading something I had read before. This book is the paperback edition of <<Reality Therapy In Action>>. I recommend the book to anyone who desires to be empowered and wants to see where you have more choices than you think. However, if you've read (or like me own) <<Reality Therapy In Action>>, check out something else by Glasser."
+1,"Poor writing, decorated with bad grammar",I got the impression that this author has actually read very few pieces of literature. He certainly should not be writing a book that anyone else may accidentally read. It's really that bad!
+1,"Paris, Wyoming","First off, my copy, Hudson House Publishers is a subsidy and self-publishing company. In old terminology, ""Vantage Press"" publishing. James paid to publish his novel. PARIS, WYOMING came as a gift as I generally do not purchase subsidy or self-published books or novels. Most do not exert ""tight"" editing and consist of numerous passive voice verbs and common writing errors. Secondly, I will finish this novel as my ""thank you"" to the one giving this gift. To complete reading PARIS, WYOMING, Wyoming will take forever. Lastly, whatever is the ""Wyoming Writers, Inc. 'New Horizons Award'"" as Jim James is a recipient?"
+1,Lousy cloth. Please avoid.,I purchased this shirt assuming it to be great deal. But these shirts are worth the sale price at the best.
+1,6 foot not 6 inches,Amazon sent wrong cable to me twice... the picture and description clearly show a six inch cable. Original order and replacement were wrong.
+1,Very Dry -like a tastless piece of bread-- why eat it?,"Sorry, I only read the first 35 or 40 pages. The recounting of legislative actions was too uninteresting. I am interested in tid-bits of human activity. So I put the book down, and will not waste my time with it. People like F.D. R. are boring, whereas the farmer and the housewife, working their way through life, make history."
+2,America has hidden poverty & poor have a culture of poverty.,"White poor, black poor, urban poor, rural poor are included. This book was one of the driving forces behind the ""War on Poverty"" of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Now conservatives more than liberals see that we have a culture of poverty with generations of welfare families. Help is needed, but it has to be a workable solution. Liberals, conservatives and radicals seem not to really understand this culture. Perhaps help will come from a revived labor movement."
+2,Ho Hum,"This is a classic for sure but a classic of what? Most of the people Harrington writes about have created their own worlds and then populated them. Yes, we do feel sorry for the underprivileged but most people in America have the privilege of a free education, free libraries and free charity. If they fail, whose fault is it?"
+1,Outdated,"I was bored. I want real stories and examples. I read ""There are no Children here"" and loved it!!! I read somewhere that the author was inspired by this book, so I couldn't wait to get it. My guess is this author is a liberal, and not objective. The information was boring and one sided. I would have probably liked it more if the time frame was more current. I want to know more about today, not the 60's."
+1,One of the worst Mozart #23 by a professional pianist,"A mediocre performance by a professional pianist. By playing the 3rd movement of Mozart #23 without looking the CD label, you would think this could be a pretty good amateur young player performing at a local winning concert. Didn't hear any elegance of Mozart. Sorry for the renowned orchestra."
+2,The sunny side of latin-inspired nu-jazz,"With such names as Jazzanova, Rainer Truby Trio, MAW, Ian Pooley and Cujo (aka Amon Tobin), this compilation could do no wrong. Tracks were selected by Rainer Truby, a well-respected Compost project, and a guy with a low profile and a great musical instinct (check out his Glucklich series). UK's Nuphonic, along with SF's Ubiquity, is TMHO the world's no 1 label in dancefloor-friendly nu-jazz; watch out for their releases, and let everybody else wait 1-2 years for the next 'ground-breaking' and 'genre-defining' compilation from Guidance."
+1,Get ready to sleep,"At first, I thought this was a parody of a boring way-too-wholesome children's book, but I was wrong. The sickening and soporific scenes keep stacking up into one giant sentimental sleeping pill. This is the same snooze-inducing drivel that has-been writing professors praise and perpetuate in the cookie-cutter MFA programs across the country."
+1,Oprah's next pick,"""Schmaltzy and vacuous"" pretty much covers it, though one might also add that this novel consistently attempts to pass off conventional wisdom as insight and panders to the lowest literary common denominator while trying, through understatement, to pass itself off as art. Should sell a million copies-- look for it as Oprah's next pick."
+1,I just couldn't finish this book!,"Okay, At school I got this book order and the first book that popped in my mind was some book ""Jim the Boy"" Based on it's discription I said, wow, I'm going to read that. 2 weeks later I start on it and the real I bogger is the Prolude. MAN! That was probably the best prolude I read. Then I started this book. I read it to the point (2 chapters) that I thought HEY! Some one pressed the stop button. Why in the heck is this book so slow, if it's even moving. I tried finishing it but I just couldn't. Jim the boy is not the type for me, and I'm just and avarage ... year old. Maybe it could be great to you, so don't let my opinion disapoint you. Hey, My little brother loves it. What I'm trying to say is I didn't like it, (geez, what a waste of money)"
+2,Sweet Read!,"Jim the Boy by Tony Earley is a sweet novel set in North Carolina during the late 1920's. Unlike other books set in the South of recent memory, though, this book doesn't describe an abused young man or a dysfunctional family but rather one of great strength.Although Jim's father dies only a matter of days before he was born, Jim is raised by his mother and three uncles who never married. Throughout the book, it is these men, who earn their livelihood from farming, who teach Jim some of life's greatest lessons. From learning how to hoe a field to confronting a firends devestating illness to seeing the grandfather he never knew as this old man lays dying, we as readers journey along as Jim experiences life between his tenth and eleventh birthday.Reminiscent of the equally lyrical style found in Plainsong by Kent Haruf, this book is a pleasant read for a summer's day."
+2,A Treasure,"This is a book about the spiritual nourishment of a young soul. It is as patiently and impeccably crafted as a fine piece of simple furniture, made without glue, nails, or embellishment. Smooth and beautiful without a false or unnecessary move. Very few authors today have that restraint, finesse, and wisdom."
+2,A Charming Book,"""Jim the Boy"" is one of the most simply, yet beautifully crafted novels I have read in quite a while. One one level it may seem to be somewhat simplistic and a quick and easy read. However, the skilful and artistic author has in fact written a deep and emotionally moving novel about the depression-era childhood of a fatherless boy under the care and guidance of his mother and three uncles. I confess to reading this only because it was the featured novel at my book club this month, but am so very glad that I did. I found it fascinating to see how Jim's uncles guided him through life's sometimes hard-learned lessons with both toughness and compassion. I look forward to my group's discussion later this week."
+1,This Is a Very Boring Read,"For some reason I thought this novel was for adults although in retrospect looking at the cover should have told me otherwise. Set in the South, North Carolina, it is the story of Jim who never knew his father. The guy died at 23 of a heart attack, and his widow remained faithful to him, never considering remarriage. However, Jim has the love and support of his three unmarried--bachelor?--uncles. They live on a farm, and this is a sort of coming-of-age story. Quite possibly adolescents might like it. But it is a dull, dull read."
+2,Human Contact,"The book tells of a time when the primary contact was person to person, with the family of Jim The Boy teaching him what he must learn in life. The era was before television, cell phones, ipods, PC's, texting, etc. Raised by his mother and three uncles they as a unit put their arms this boy to raise him into manhood, which on occasion involved the saying of No and punishment, but always with a point to make. I look forward to reading the sequel of Jim's march into adolescence."
+1,Let's face it - I hated it!,"This book was recommended to me by a co-worker. I often love to read the recommendations of others, but after this experience I will be more cautious! This book was quite simply one of the more boring books I've ever read. Its simple-minded prose irritated me to the point of distraction. I was grateful for the distraction though, because the prose itself was mind numbing. The chapters could just as well have been titled: ""Jim almost meets Ty Cobb!"" ""Jim Climbs A Tree!"" ""Jim Gets A Baseball Bat!"" and the titles would sum up every piece of action contained. The characters were lifeless and virtually indistinguishable from each other."
+1,a fairytale for slow children,"After reading Tony Earley's story collection Here We Are in Paradise, I expected a clever and cleverly written first novel, not terribly deep but entertaining. Instead, Jim the Boy is a bland and episodic and schmaltzy tale that never rings true. The book tries so hard to be heartwarming and simple that only a child could take it at face value, and a child that knows nothing about life--and certainly not life in the depression South. A startlingly unambitious and self-congratulatory book, filled with nostalgia for a place that never existed. I can't think of a supposedly literary book with less in it. The prose is supposed to be understated and poignant, but there's nothing underneath it. Jim the Boy is the literary equivalent of The Emperor's New Clothes, and makes the reader ask: what happened to the guy that wrote ""Charlotte""?"
+1,How amazingly boring,"Jim the Boy is perhaps the worst book I have ever read, excepting The Man in the High Castle. When I unfortunately and forcedly (I had to read it for school) partook in reading this horrible novel, I was at first puzzled. Is this supposed to be making fun of bad books?...Jim the Boy portrays the depression-era South in an idealistic manner: the protagonist (or antagonist) Jim faces little hardship at all. There is even less action, and even less plot than the vicissitudes that Jim endures..."
+1,Don't Believe the Hype,"Jim the Boy is terribly overrated, with a cast of cardboard characters and a wooden tone. Apparently many critics don't know how to distinguish between spare, basic prose and dumbed-down bad writing. The author is probably laughing his way to the bank, especially now that a sequel has been published. I'll just let them fall all over themselves and take a pass. God forbid there should be a movie forthcoming."
+1,Worst Book I have ever read,"This is like my first try at writing - over-used plot, short chapters, small vocabulary, typical charachters. This book shows no writing skills whatsoever. Look at its title. ""Jim the Boy"". Very original.Yet the dialogues freaked me out the most:""..."" Jim said""..."" Uncle Coran said""..."" said Jim""..."" Uncle Zeno said.The word ""said"" probably has the greatest number of synonyms, but Earley never used any other word.The plot is an ""oh so sweet"" typical plot that I have seen so many times. Nothing special. No twists to it. A plain, dull, stupid plot. Just another boy without a parent during Depression.I can't even say much about this book, because there's NOTHING in it. If I didn't have to read this book for my school, I would never have read it beyong the 20th page."
+1,Sentimental and embarrassing,"This novel might be OK for children, but for grown-ups it's an overly idealized (to put it mildly) fantasy of depression-era Southern life. I kept expecting Andy and Opie to come walking in, carrying their fishing poles; at least something funny might have happened, that way. But this earnest, plodding book about an unbelievably good world is actually kind of an insult to the way southern people really lived in the 1930s, black and white. What was the author thinking?"
+1,Thin and disappointing,"After reading Tony Earley's exciting stories in Here We Are in Paradise, I expected a much stronger first novel. In fact, Jim the Boy barely counts as a first adult novel. The book seems to have been written for younger children (its simplistic piety would insult teenage readers.) It's sentimental to the extreme, giving us an idyllic depression South that never existed, comforting as it might feel to some readers. There's no coherent storyline, just a string of events with no tension. The writing is supposed to be luminous and understated but is just painfully plain, with nothing under the surface. It's the literary equivalent of the Emperor's new clothes. A great disappointment."
+2,There's a little Jim in all of us,"Childhood memories are some of the strongest sensory feelings anyone will ever have. When we were kids we knew how we felt, we just couldn't always determine why we felt that way and couldn't possibly put our complicated feelings into words.In ""Jim the Boy"" Tony Earley takes universal childhood emotions of pride, jealousy, greed and companionship and strikes up a story to rummage through his own memory of childhood complexes. It's been done before--""The Wonder Years"" TV show comes to mind--but Earley doesn't play for laughs here. Rather he takes a grown-up's understanding and experience of the world and latches it onto the illuminating eye of a child.Earley succeeds in creating a quick, nimble book that, even though it's set in 1924, could have happened yesterday."
+1,"A book for kids, not adults","This is a pleasant, rather hokey coming-of-age tale that seems addressed to kids of 11 or 12, not to grownups. I don't understand why this isn't being marketed as a children's book, as it really has little to hold an adult reader's interest. The plot is very familiar and sentimental, and the writing is clear, uncluttered, and plain but not interesting in its own right. Buy it for your school-age son, but not for your father."
+2,COMING OF AGE IN NORTH CAROLINA,"Life during the Great Depression was harsh. We see it through the eyes of a ten year old, boy, Jim. Yet the simplistic rigors or farm life lend strength, discipline, and tenacity to this little boy coming of age in Aliceville, North Carolina. His widowed mother and three endearing uncles help Jim face the turning points in his life with courage. The illness of a friend, the coming of electricity, and the marriage proposal his mother receives expands his world, and his adventures in a different local begin anew. Through his eyes, we remember ourselves as children, and easily identify with his perceptions. Touching and engaging."
+1,butchered tracks makes box set collection of coasters,"The george carlin box set suffers from the same kind of malady other comedy cd reissues suffer from: some engineer decided since there were ""tracks"" on the tape and vinyl album there must be tracks on the cds. This means that the last five seconds of a routine are often faded out and that the next routine starts abruptly, jarring the listener. What made Class Clown, Fm/Am, or Occupation Foole in terms of flow from one routine to another is now just cut and paste tracks. Doesn't anyone listen to the product before it is released? I returned the George Carlin box set and will now have to be very careful when I play my tapes. The problem is this is just a sign that cds are not all they are cracked up to be..."
+2,The King Of Observational Humor At His Best!,"I got the collection in pristine condition today. I haven't stopped laughing since I put the collection on my CD changer. It's an amazing collection from George's early ""Dirty Hippie"" era. If you love George, like I do, then get this collection. It will not disappoint you, I promise!"
+2,You will love it,I liked this book a lot. I liked the drawings and the words. I learned alot about nature. I'm glad my mom bought this book for me. Someday I want to work in the outdoors.
+2,It does what I expected.,"It does what I expected. I just got my first hammer drill, so I don't really know what to compare this drill bit to."
+2,Tasteful handling of a national tragedy,"5 stars = I love it? No, 5 stars is my thanks for the delicate and tasteful, yet powerful and moving manner in which this most tragic moment in our nations history was recorded. LIFE exceeded its own reputation with the content and speedy publication of this chronicle - so we may never forget."
+2,Remember 9/11,"LIFE has done a first class job of putting together a book covering this horrific act by such a cowardly enemy.Rather than to make the Americans cower as these fanatics probably thought and probably thought and hoped for;it showed what a good and strong nation it is.History will remember both 9/11 and Pearl Harbor for the terrible and misguided acts of hatred they were.This act conjours up different thoughts for everyone who witnessed it ,in whatever fashion,but no more so than those who had friends and particularly those who lost loved ones.To those who may turn a little soft on the War on Terror a review of this book should remind one of what we are dealing with.A great book TIME and thanks."
+2,Lest we forget,Pictures. These will remind you. Haunting. Sad. Heart wrenching. Moving. These words won't do it for you. The book will give you more. Over 3000 people died that day. This book will help you to never forget what happened to them and us.
+2,"Excellent, almost perfect.","It is a beautiful book. Horrific, unforgettable images and a lot of tragic emotions. I would not mind to see a bit less of the American point of view, less sentimentality and more universal view, but that's only my opinion. Overall, it's a keeper."
+1,Uninformative,"The events of 9-11 are still unfolding 8 years later. Scientists from BYU and the University of Copenhagen have recently completed a well-researched and comprehensive analysis of nano-thermite found within numerous samples taken on and shortly after 9-11. NIST only recently completed their investigation of Building 7, and concluded that fire, alone, caused this 47-story building to freefall (in the exact same manner as an engineered implosion) at 5:20 pm on 9-11. NIST refuses to analyze samples for explosive materials (even after the recent confirmation of presence at the scene of this horrific crime). This book, like the media, does not include these uncomfortable facts...but these facts must be known by every caring citizen of this Nation. Our future depends upon the public taking the time to educate themselves."
+1,I was disappointed.,"I have been searching for a book on 9-11 to hand down to future generations of my family, and I thought that I could not go wrong with a book published by Life. However, after perusing through the book I ended up returning it. If you are interested only in what happened in New York City, this is a great book--but the Pentagon and Pennsylvania incidents barely received a page or two of coverage. Since I live just a few miles from the Pentagon in Alexandria, Virginia and drive by the damaged side each day as I head toward Memorial Bridge to work, that is what I am interested in reading about. I am very disappointed that Life treated the Pentagon as a postscript."
+2,Guidepost To A Somber Journey,"Leave it to Life Magazine to deliver both a poignantly illustrated and informative journey through the tragedy and heroics of 11 September. Unlike other publications of this disaster, Life covers all three crash sites. The photos are vivid and emotional. The information explains the minute-by-minute details while providing an illustrated perspective of the attack and aftermath. Life Magazine has been a valuable companion to other historic events, like JFK's assasination. This book is a guidepost along the somber journey through 11September and its aftermath. Treasure it."
+2,Amazing pictoral look at 9-11,"I bought this as a gift to my sister, but before I wrapped it, I ended up looking through the photos that told the haunting story of 9-11. Now, granted, I have not seen the other books by other publishers, but I was amazed at the vividness captured on film. My wife is a photographer, and I know how hard she works to capture images that are ""worth a 1,000 words."" The photographers who sold their images to Life have done their job. If you want a keep-sake to remember one of the greatest tragedies in American history, I recommend this book. It helps give perspective as to the true tragedy of the events taking place that day."
+2,"Worth having, but...","I would like to have known before ordering that 120+ pages of this book were published by Life 2-3 weeks before, page for page, in a commemorative issue available on newstands - though in paper, and with a different title and cover (curiously, though, the lovely cover photo - a firefighter holding the flag was missing from the hardcover version). I felt misled when I first skimmed this hardcover edition. Later, I realized that there were about 50 extra pages, but photos added to the hardcover weren't that much different from what was in the paper version on newsstands; pages with pictures of individuals at the end was overdone filler; and many photos were very familiar already. Having said all that, one can't argue with the quality of ""Life"" compilations of photographs, and quality of the book overall (paper, format, photo placements) is very good, with several eye-popping pictures. And it certainly beats presentation in the Magnum Press compilation, also about the WTC attacks."
+2,Great Blend Of Information & Emotion,"The September 11 tragedy still haunts us. While we will never forget that horrible day, Life Magazine provides a book that enables us to reflect on the emotions in NYC, DC and PA, while providing outstanding information about the attacks and aftermath. This beautiful coffee table book includes a forward by Mayor Giuliani. Life Magazine meets, and often exceeds, our expectations with images depicting the horror, sadness, heroism and determination of those impacted. I visited Ground Zero, last week, and began to understand for the first time the true emotion, scope and scar of the attack. ""One Nation: America Remembers September 11, 2001"" helps all of us do the same."
+2,A Good Commemorative,"This book contains some great photos of 9/11. Among the most striking are the dual page spreads on pages 72-73 and 92-93. Take a look for yourself at the unburnt paper everwhere and the satalite photo of the ""Dust Plume/Cloud"" respectively.Then do yourself a favor and take a look at the only foresic scientific study of the evidence.Where Did the Towers Go? Evidence of Directed Free-energy Technology on 9/11"
+2,trite but true: a picture is worth a thousand words...,"saw this on the chris matthews show and ordered it immediately. when it arrived at thanksgiving time, it took two days before i was able to view it--everyone else was reading it and walking off with it. for those of us who were virtually in a state of shock for the first week after 9-11, it is wonderful to be able to view this collection of work. beautifully done, i was at once both grieving at the event yet so very proud to be an american.enough said."
+2,alfie einstein :),"Alfie is another british band with an unexplainable amount of talent. Unexplainable because it seems most british groups are ingenious in their own way. Where did they get it from? Who knows? But i do know that us rebels over here in the beautiful u.s., took only a bit of that musical ingenuity when crossing the big pond back in the day. Okay, all gawking aside, i must admit that alfie's lead singer reminds me slightly of the lead singer of ""they might be giants"". That's a good thing if you like (or can tolerate) ""they might be giants"". Luckily i grew up listening to my sisters collection of music, and t.m.b.g. happened to be in the mix. So alfie, like you might expect, is ingenious (on tracks 2 & 3 inparticular) and a bit quirky (especially the vocals(all tracks)). But don't buy this album because you want good, strange music, buy it because it's good, mellow music with great instrumentation and a unique sound."
+2,Charming,"Here's another charming fable by Robert Nathan - your typical dog (Musket) meets dog (Susan) story: confirmed bachelor Musket gets swept off his feet by newcomer cutie in town Susan, they have a falling out (he thinks she's a flirt and untruthful, she thinks he's conceited), and then there's a reconciliation and all's well that end's well. Although animals are the main characters in the novel, they display all the foibles in human nature. It's a cute story and certainly not the first nor last about a sexy female who gets the best of a stuck-on-himself male. There is a corresponding plot line concerning a young woman and a woodcutter who's in love with her, but it's not nearly as fun or interesting as the lightly satirical doings of the various animals acting out their version of the ""human comedy."" Delightful."
+1,Extremely Disappointed,"When compared to some of the other wonderful literature that is available for children, this book doesn't have a leg to stand on. It was poorly written and rather boring. (...)"
+1,Shame you can't rate with minus figures,"If there is one good thing about this book, its that I borrowed it from a friend who had been unfortunate enough to be duped into buying it. This woman shows less skill than would be expected from the children she claims to be writing for. The writing is clumsy and inept, the concept boring. Save your time and money and find something written by an author with talent."
+1,Yawn!,This was written very poorly and it is not worth your time to buy or read.I wasted 6 days to get this book and then spent 5 minutes reading the book then it took no more than one minute to decide to return the book to get a refund.This story is a complete waste of time!
+1,Positivly Atrocious! Boring beyond reason!,"This book is boring,terribly written and dryer than a year old cracker. Saying that J.K Rowling plagurised this is a sheer insult to a great writer. My advice to the writer is take a little more time to actually write a good book instead of tring to sue other people! Seriously, I felt like a genuis trying to read Barney's play time! Take my advice and save some innocent tree in a forest somewhere, and don't buy this book! If you want to read this ridiculous excuse for a book visit a library!"
+2,Quick Delivery!,The book I had ordered arrived much earlier than I had expected.I very much appreciate this prompt service.
+2,"Bill Engvall ""15 degrees off cool""","Bill Engvall is totally funny in this video, espically when he talks about taking his F16 flight."
+2,one of the top comics in the world,He is so talented and expressive with his face. I love his humor that is relatively clean but so dead on true.
+2,Good Movie,"The movie Bill Engvall: 15 Degrees Off Cool, is I think by far one of his better movies. He is such a good comedian."
+2,Bill Engvall is more like 100 degrees ON cool!,Bill Engvall videos are almost always a good bet to be funny. 15 degrees Off Cool does not let you down! His vivid comedy leaves you in stitches throughout the entire show! This video is worth your time and money!
+2,Bill Engvall 15 off cool,This is one of the best I have seen. Side splitting funny. Will watch over and over.
+2,Great Video,"This is the best video he has done since ""Here's your sign."" I would recommend this video to everyone I know."
+1,I SADLY MUST SAY THAT THIS IS BORING....,"I'm a huge fan of Kai Hansen. I also like very much some recent works by German powermetal bands ( ""EXCALIBUR"" by Grave Digger and ""NIGHTFALL ON MIDDLE EARTH"" by BLind Guardian, for example ). But Kai Hansen appearance in IRON SAVIOR is almos as guest, since Pit Sielck writes all the songs, sings, plays guitar, bass and keyboards !!! The result is an album in which you clearly see the musicians skills, but where every song sounds the same: a furious metal assault with melodic choruses in between. After the first listening, the CD will be stuck into you collection pile for a long time ..."
+1,SAVE ME FROM IRON SAVIOR !!!,"God, another European power / melodic metal band !!! THis one had a good start, possessing Kai Hansen along their ranks. So I went for it !! What a deception!!! It's so repetitive, boring, dumb. If you like real metal, I can say these guy tried to do it, but failed miserably !!"
+2,Awesome Business English Book!!!,"I used this text for an online class and it was just an exceptional experience. I also had the option of visiting the classroom, which was completely out of the picture once I started turning the pages. The chapters were clear and passages easy to follow. The grammar/mechanics handbook section was really great. I have decided to keep this book as a wonderful reference tool. I find myself using it daily to double check certain things for clarification before mailing. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking a refresher course or an improvement tool for business English. This is money well spent and is worth every cent!Other books to read for relaxation: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul; Everyday Miracles; and, The Language of Poetry Forms."
+2,Excellent Text for Business Writers,"As an instructor of business writing, the exercises in the text are excellent. The chapters a bit dense for the casual student. However, the overall work teaches and focuses on true problems in the work place. The e-mail and memo writing materials nail it."
+2,Marketing Textbook,"The book was in perfect condition, however, it didn't come with the user access code for internet review websites."
+1,Essentials of Business communication by Mary Ellen Guffey,This is a concise version of the book but not the original book. Even i can't return it since there is no return policy. Accidentally i placed 2 books but i didn't find any option to cancel it. Even i tried contacting the sellers but no use.
+1,Order cancelled,"Never received item, vendor not very responsive or helpful via feedback - did not reply for days. Ended up cancelling order due to long delay between order date and vendor never providing proof of delivery. Ordered on 1/5 and cancelled 1/27/09. I still have not received confirmation nor acknowledgement from vendor of the cancellation - I ended up disputing the charge. I will not order from this supplier again."
+1,"I still have not recieved the book I ordered 11-19. So I can't really give an opinion,",I still have not recieved my book that I ordered 11-19.I have filed a claim. I can not give an opinion about the book.
+2,Good For the 'New ' No Limit,"C-Murder is obviously Master P's little brother. With a similar delivery and all most identical voice, he finally has begun his approach out of his big bro's shadow. Kinda sad to see some of the faces gone after No Limit has revamped(biggest manuever NO Beats by the Pound), but their new musical style is gonna keep them in CD players all over the streets. This album has a handful of 'gems'. I personally like the songs Damned If They Murder Me, Down for my N!gg@s, and Hustlin. Gotta love Krazy(2Pac's vocal clone) and Mac brings it every time. C-Murder keeps up with the basic formula for song concepts that has made No Limit famous. If your a No Limit fan you've already got the album. If your not, this is a quality album but definately peep a few more albums off the label to fully appreciate how far they have come. Keep your CD's spinning."
+2,C-Murder is back,1st OF I AM A NL FAN 4 LIFE C CAME TIGHT ON THIS 1 I DONT EVEN HAVE THIS BUT I HEARD EVERY SONG WHAT U BOUT IS DA BEST SONG ON THERE I GOT ALL C'S CD'S BUT THIS MIGHT BE BETTER THAN LIFE OR DEATH I SUGGEST EVERY NO LIMIT FAN 2 GET THIS ESPECIALLY 4 THE BEATS.
+2,Good No Limit Release,"Third No Limit release of 2000, and NL has definetely improved. The beats are better, and C-Murder is definetely doing his own thing w/ TRU Records and keeping the No Limit style. The best songs are 2,3,4,5,7,12,15,17,18,22,23,and 24."
+2,TRU RECORDS got dat work!,"WuDDuP ya'll...Dis DuEcE_BiG aka BlaCC JiGaLo! Now jus cuz C-Murda from No Limit I aint buy this tha 1st day! But I got it bout a week ago...and I see dat C-Murda needz 2 be takin seriously! At 1st I wuz kinda swole at ""C"" 4 bitin off 'Pac...but I respect him now! (Otha peeps should 2) Witout ""P"" 2 do tha production...dis a tight album! All tha songz worth listenin 2! But tha 1'nes 2 Jam in tha car iz #2,3,5,7,10,14,17(Dis song be busted 1 of mah speakaz),21,22,& 23! And #19(Otis) Gon hav U rollin! ""LoL"" And dat #20(interlude) iz sum ish U play when 1 of dem broadz ridin in ya car witchu! ""LmBaO"" Also I think ""C"" iz tha realest from tha TANK cuz he actually called out ""CASH MONEY"" in #2! Now all they gotta do iz get Mystikal bacc, and MAC outta jail so they can sign wit ""C""! Dis a HoTT-ReCoRd! Yall buy dis album! Much LuV!"
+1,Very Penetrating,"Rumor has it that Cinnamon Moonpie (better known as C-Murder) had wanted to title his CD ""Trapped in a Man's Ass"", but his handlers warned that it might dampen sales. They also forced him to change some of the more explicitly homoerotic lyrics into more standard gangsta bling-bling tropes. Personally, I think the original concept would have been a refreshing change of pace. I've been waiting for a long time for a rapper with the guts to admit he's not afraid to love another man in the most intimately physical way. We've known for years about CM's tastes and proclivities, but the hypocrisy of the music biz forces gay rappers to hide their true nature beneath transparent macho posturing, lest they alienate their more dimwitted, less progressive fans. But if you read between the lines, it's pretty clear what they're really on about.Say it loud, say it proud, my beautiful gay black brothers!"
+2,CD Classic,"This is C-Murders best album, and a classic. With no production credits to beats by the pound, Deadly soundz did great. Althouh Kenoe and his traitor self, did a couple of good songs. I think this album shows good steady down south music. This album proves that he is the best rapper in the no limit camp. It is a great CD."
+1,"Better beats, but C Murder is still on Tupac's jock",The beats on this CD are alot better than what No Limit has put out before. I just wish C Murder could get off Tupac's jock because he's got Tupacs flow all up in his mouth.
+1,lack of a good rap voice and too many sample s,"altough some of the music is not bad and the lyrics aren't all that stupid the ridiculois voice of C-Murder make this album not an atractive hear, besides he uses a lot of samples"
+2,C-Murder Is For Real,"Tapped In Crime is a MASTERPIECE cd. C-Murder has hits on this on every street. The good songs are Forever Tru, Concrete Jungle, They dont really Know you, Want Beef, Ride, On da block, What you bout, Down 4 my N's, That Calliope, and alot More. Down 4 My N's is the best song on this joint this song feat. Snoop and Mr. Magic. C-Murder is off the hook! C-Murder is a rap Superstar!! Cash Money is Phoney No Limit is for real now thats Forever Tru Ya Heard me. No Limit/Tru Records is on fire and you dont want to Beef with this Army. They have to Much Paper and ther the #1 Rap Lable! No Limit 4eva ya Heard me!! Master P,Silk, C-Murder is the realest Rappers out there ya Heard me!!"
+2,C Murder--almost literally,"Well.With news that C-Murder tried to kill a man at a club recently (August '01), I thought Id review the CD. Trapped in Crime is probably C-Murder's second best CD. It's better than Bossalinie but not quite as good as Life or Death. The CD features the usual suspects like Master P, Silkk, Snoop Dogg, Krazy, Magic, so you know theyll be bringing the heat. The CD seems to have more ballads or whatever you wanna call them, compared to other No Limit/C-Murder CDs. Overall though its a good album worth buying if you like No Limit."
+2,Well made CD by C-Murder,"Tru,this CD does not rank up there with his debut album ""Life or death""in terms of emotions,but the party joints on this CD are enough to make up for that.When C-Murder does try to be emotional in ""Where do we go""feat.Young Silkk,he fails.The beats are too fast for an emotional song and the vocals are garbage.The good songs,however,are ,#2,#3feat.Snoop Dogg and the Eastdidaz,#4feat.Master P and Erica Fox,#5 feat.Da Brat and Jermaine Dupri,#6 feat Fat Joe,#10 feat. Mystikal,#14 feat.D.I.G and Master P,#15 feat.Mac,Magic,and Ms.Peaches,#19(this a very funny interlude with Soulja Slim's music playing in the background),and #23 feat.Snoop and Magic."
+1,if i could giv it 0 starz i would,"waste of money, do NOT get this, this is poser rip-off rap, at it's worst, c-murder blatanly rips off 2pac rhyming style, the beats are throwaway at best...they stock is crumblin"
+1,Weird and Ultimately Self-Defeating,"I'm really not sure what to think about this new Gay Gangsta Rap. It seems to me that the whole rap genre itself is inherently hostile to a gay sensibility. I appreciate the effort Bambu Taschiaglou (C-Murder's real name) has put into trying to use rap to make the black gangsta community accept these alternative lifestyles and lovestyles, but the music itself projects a mindset inimical to any sort of tolerance for ""Greek"" love. Young Mr. Tasciaglou would do better to try his luck with torch ballads or barbershop quartets, perhaps."
+2,No knowledge required; lots of understanding gained,"Without any knowledge of programming whatsoever, the reader learns the main programming aims (input, storage, evaluation, repetition, comparison/selection, and output) using Visual Basic as an example paradigm.A lot of hands-on exercises are provided throughout. A complete application is gradually developed through all the chapters, together with smaller applications which illustrate specific points.While the editing of the book leaves something to be desired (e.g., incomplete sentences, punctuation errors, occasional code inaccuracies), this is a very worthwhile book indeed. I highly recommend it for the author's lack of assumptions and obvious understanding of the beginner's needs."
+1,Learning to Program with Visual Basic,I had to buy this book for a class and frankly it is not a good book. Lots of code errors that make it confusing. Every one of my classmates complained about the book. The professor eventually told us to not use the book and he gave handouts he had written instead.
+1,Do not read this book!!!,"If you enjoyed the rest of the series, stop and don't read this book. Yes, you will be left wondering what happens to the rest of the swords, who is the Emperor, what happens to Mark and the rest, but live with the curiosity. This book goes beyond anticlimactic, it is just awful. The ending and the explanation of the Emperor is so...I can't even find words for how disappointing it is.I'm left wondering if Saberhagen didn't outgrow the series and quickly wrote Shieldbreaker's story to bring the series to a close so he could move on to other endeavors. I can not believe that he actually thought that this ending would satisfy his readers.I can not stress enough how thoroughly disappointing and frustrating the ending of this book is. Saberhagen should personally apologize to everyone who read this book"
+1,a disappointing end to a great series,"I've been following this series all the way from its beginning with the Empire of the East series and I was extremely disappointed with the seemingly rushed way this one was written. Egad, what a goofy way to explain the Emperor figure. I was hoping for an intelligent tie in back to the Empire of the East premise, but ah well. The rest of the series is great."
+1,regretful,"If you loved the series please,please do not read the last book it will leave you totally disappointed to say the least!"
+1,Egads!,"I was all set to write a stinging review of the terrible book that killed this great series- but it would just echo what has already been written. And that ending- good grief Fred, what were you smoking??? So, I am here just to slam this piece of garbage with 1 star."
+1,Unsatisfying ending makes a good book mediocre,"Most of the book was fine, but the end section was a poor conclusion to the book, and the series. (WARNING! Specific plot details follow!) Just so readers are forewarned, the Emperor is never explained, and he gives a strange quasi-religious statement about himself. Here it is, verbatim: ""Some long ago have called me the Sabbath, or the Covenant--Some have called me Wisdom. Some lately have said that I am the Program of Creation.""Has Saberhagen found Christianity, and he's trying to inject it into his fiction? What the heck is he trying to get at, here? Beats me, and the book left me scratching my head and wondering what happened to this gifted writer."
+2,A compact and well written book.,The proofs are well structured and easy to follow. The techniques used in the proofs lend themselves for use in other situations. A lot of information is embeded in the exercises which keep the students alert and focused and at the same time saves time and space. A good book for undergraduates in mathematical analysis.
+1,A little lacking,"I had to get this book for my advanced calculus class. There are 3 issues I have with this book. First, that the material in any given chapter gives what is needed to work most, BUT NOT ALL, of the problems at the end of the given chapter. Second, having solutions to selected exercises is a good tool to have, and if an instructor disagrees, he or she can just assign problems that don't have solutions given. Not all students would use those solutions, but it's nice to have to verify one is on the right track. Third, the author does not explain things as clearly as other authors do. He (assuming Edward is male) could have explained things much better without adding a single word to the text. I find myself frequently referring to 'How To Prove It' by Velleman, since Velleman explains things much better. In short, this book is not the worst I've seen, and I would give this book 3 stars, were it not for the price."
+1,THE text on advanced calculus at my school,"I can't believe this is the book my advanced calc 1 class used at university. They sold it to me for $114.50+tax! This is a deal here. This class was the hardest class I took for undergrad. The book was no help. I learned everything I knew from the teacher and from the Internet/study groups. I do like how organized the book is, but the information was impossible for me to learn from the book."
+1,Extremely unclear,"As a math major, I am of course interested in the subject of Real Analysis. But I cannot agree with the other reviews in that the book is very UNACCESSIBLE to undergraduates! I have poured through the first 3 chapters until I almost have them memorized and the concepts are NOT CLEAR. Instead of explaining what is going on, the author rambles on about the ""beauty"" of his subject and how ""we"" as students should ""carefully"" digest the ideas. The examples and proofs are NOT clear and are NOTHING like the HW problems! In fact the proofs are so incomplete, that proving them in the fashion that the author does, does not convince my professor??? This book is a BIG waste of over $100 and a class that I might have enjoyed if the author could see outside of his ego and stop trying to show off to undergraduates who do not know the subject yet!"
+2,Great book by Great Guru,"In my college days ,i found Edward D gaughan's 'Introduction to Analysis',amidst pile of other books.I read the preface countless times.With his words of encouragement and admonishment ,writer makes you more comfortable ,in your long journey of Mathematics which is real and abstract at once!! I liked this book;After a decade still i fondly remember this book !!I recommend this book whole heartedly, to any one who is sincere in his approach and wants to become first rate mathematician."
+2,Cats love this ! ! !,WOW....I can't believe how much my cats love this cardboard scratcher. I have one kitty that sleeps on it all the time. I send them to Finland and my son's cat sharpens it's claws and sleeps on it and thats without the catnip. The kitty shreds it until theres a hole in the middle (takes about 3 months)and then hides in the hole! (At least he thinks he's hiding) His cat uses the refills flat on the floor.
+1,They don't fit,"These replacement pads are smaller than the originals, so they don't ""hook"" under the edges and when a cat gets their claw in it, it flies out of the scratcher. Useless!"
+2,great scratcher,My cat never took to the traditionaol scratching post. We have used these for years now and I highly recommend it. Initially the catnip drew her to it---now she just loves when her old board gets replaced with a new one.
+2,Alpine Cat Scratcher Replacement Pad,This was a very good product at a reasonable price. The vendor shipped in a very timely manner. Very satisfied.
+2,long lasting,"I highlight my notes a lot (and I have a lot of notes), and these lasted me over a year. I feel that's pretty good for a standard highlighter. The colors are nice: not too light and not too dark. They didn't bleed over my papers and the tips stayed sharp (did not fray)."
+1,Good if you do not need to highlight a lot of information,"I bought these highlighters thinking that they would last for a long time. Being a college student, I have a lot that needs to get highlighted. These highlighters did not last me long at all."
+2,Excelent purchase at the right price,Indeed a great surprise to have this watch at the marked cost.It coped all my expectations
+2,A Testimony: Conversion to Screenplays,"This affectionate and humorous screenplay moves so quickly it may convert me to reading fewer novels, more screenplays. It is also a beautifully motivated piece and, in my opinion, Gompertz's best writing to date. What a lovely seasonal gift this will make--for yourself or a friend.----Reviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, awardj-winning author of THIS IS THE PLACE, HARKENING and THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER: HOW TO DO WHAT YOUR PUBLISHER WON'T, the winner of USA Book News Best Book of 2004, Professional Books Category."
+2,Conjurer of Reality and Fantasy,"Gompertz's uproarious tale of a Messiah in our midst is original, witty, and yet inducing serious thought. It is at once cynical and pious, down to earth and wholly implausible. With tongue in cheek, Gompertz can be tender and sardonic, mocking and sincere. His dialogue flows naturally, and he obviously knows the ins and outs of TV show business. It should make a good stage or teleplay."
+1,Buyer beaware,"The whole cd is re-renditions of the originals. No Mike Post involved, no Larry Carlton's signature guitar sound in the main theme. Disappoining."
+1,Little practical advice,"When you are thinking about starting your own business, probably the last thing you need is this sort of fluffy advice to become ""mature"", wear a suit, and heavily network. I was hoping for more solid information, like the virtues of incorporating rather than being a sole proprietor and other real concerns of a small business person. Plus the author's ""voice"" really irritated me. There are *much* better books out there on this subject."
+1,What book did the other reviewers read?,"I'm very disappointed with this book. Very vague and broad examples and not a lot of the nuts and bolts of success. Jennifer Kushell is the self crowned princess of the young entrepreneurial spirit. She claims to have launched successfull business ventures but never elaborates anywhere in her books or websites and instead offers page after page of fluff and filler on how to get ahead. After wasting my time with this book and two of her other books, I'd be skeptical of allowing her to run a lemonade stand. Please save your time and money. There are many better choices by PROVEN success stories. Multiple streams of Income by Robert Allen and How to Buy a Business: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition by Richard A. Joseph are two of many that are a much better read for your time and money"
+1,Hackneyed commentary by a johnny-come lately,"Not very interesting or informative. Better to buy a year's subscription to INC Magazine or Harvard's Entrepreneur Book.There is very little new information provided here. In fact some, of the information is leads the reader astray from 1999-2000 issues (LLC's, tax implications, true cashflow analysis)"
+2,Wonderful Book,"This is a wonderful book. I am new to the Catholic faith and had many questions. This book answered them all. It is very informative without being too long. I could not put it down. Now that I have finished reading, if I need to answer a quick question, I can look it up in this book. There are many misconceptions about the Catholic faith and this book set them all straight. It is wonderful for someone who is a cradle Catholic, a new Catholic, or protestant who wants to learn the truth about Catholicism."
+2,Catholic and Christian,Outstanding book on my Catholic Faith. I would recommend this book to all Catholics especially in this Year Of Faith. Too many of us Catholic do not have a deep understanding of our catholic teachings. This book is a good starting point for reading more books on /about Catholic Teachings.
+1,VERY UPSET,"I ordered the edition from 2004, but instead I received the 1984 edition. There is a reason that I ordered the newer edition. It is 25 years old!!!"
+1,Needs serious revision,This book needs a serious revision. There are many current Catholic doctrines and practices that are not addressed (i.e. why no married priests in the midst of such a serious shortage?). I would not give this to a person considering becoming catholic or someone who has questions because current issues are not dealt with well.
+2,"One of the best apologetics works I have read, very fair","This book will not offend the non-catholic like others may. Best overall explanation of misunderstood beliefs about the church I have read. Both Catholics and non-Catholics will benefit from this read. When I explain to my family and friends my reasons for converting, I usually refer to this book."
+2,Great Beginning. Great discussion of Justifcation.,"This book is worth it for the early discussion on the Catholic faith and then Dr. Schreck's discussion of Justification by faith and works. If you are like me, you might have a Protestant view of salvation. For me I could never quite reconcile this view with the book of James. If you are not quite sure of the Chhurch's position on faith, grace, works, salvation, etc., this book places it all in perspective and clearly explained. Th eother parts of the book were interesting, but not like the first third of the book."
+2,"Clear, Concise explanations","I'm planning on loaning this book out to some of my Protestant friends who have misconceptions about Catholicism. Mr. Schreck successfully refutes such notions as ""the Catholic Church puts its own hierarchy above scripture,"" ""the Catholic Church teaches Pelagian works righteousness,"" and ""Catholics deify Mary and the Saints."" Mr. Schreck has done an excellent job of stating what Catholics really believe, as well as presenting the Scriptural foundations of those beliefs."
+2,Identical(?) to ASIN B000008B9R,"Hodges & Davis were great, and I wish more of their stuff were readily available. But this one appears to be a duplicate of ""In a Mellow Tone"". It has the same two artists and the same track list as ASIN B000008B9R. (Damn. And there were so few albums of these guys as it was!)"
+2,Super handy for beginners,"I have bought several copies of this book. It is just so useful to give to someone I am teaching to crochet. The pictures are super clear and they can use them to remind themselves of the stitches. Also the projects are very well written up and pictured and help the learner to progress in skills and the projects are not super super boring. Even the way the book is put together, with the spiral binding and stand up bit, helps the beginner to use it easily. This is my favorite book for beginners to crochet."
+2,Great instructions; recommended for beginners. Only a few wearable patterns though.,"This book has great instructions and is the first book you should purchase. It's very clear and informative but also has tons of information on how to get fancier once you are ready. It's very convenient that it stands up.However, I only give it 4 stars because so many of the patterns are ugly. Who is seriously going to wear a lace tank top made of yarn? Or sew crocheted ""lace"" onto a normal t-shirt's collar?I have used the basic patterns many times over and adapted them as I became more skilled. A really great book for beginners, but not really useful for someone who already has crocheted several projects as the patterns are so basic and not all of them are at all usable."
+2,Making effective changes in your business,"This book highlights the components necessary to create and sustain a high performing team, operation or business. Bud Bilanich addresses the key factors that must be attended for any business to sustain itself over time in a meaningful way. His writing style is straight forward, to-the-point and applicable. I am using it with some of our companies to assist my management teams in creating sustainable high-performing organizations."
+1,Dud!,"I usually don't go for the mechanical stuffed animals because their motions tend to be jerky and they are not cuddly because of the motor. My daughter wanted a pug. We already have a dog and two cats, this was a consolation and I felt it was not worth the money. It doesn't do much other than bark when you tug the toy. Which is totally fine and would be great except that it's so light weight, you have to jerk it to get it going which sets the dog flying. Alternatively you could hold the pup in the other hand and pull the toy but then it starts doing the motion in your hand, it really needs to be on a surface to get the benefit of the motion. It would have been better as a non-mechanical stuffed animal."
+2,1984 all over again?,"We is a book all about beating the system. It follows one man's life through a journal he is writing to send on the spaceship, Integral, to primitive civilizations like us. The journal writing style and many other features reminded me greatly of 1984. This is a classic book about the impossibility of a true utopia. The love story that flows through the book ads intrigue and seems to parallel 1984 in several ways as well. The reader begins to feel the author of this journal's thoughts, regrets, and inner struggles. A true classic that few have read or even heard of that I believe should be added to every need to read list."
+2,Oui,"This is my second endeavor into the famed distopia trilogy. Unfortunately, I should have read this one first. I loved Brave New World, but I think this is in a class by itself. I read somewhere that Brave New World was written without knowledge of this book, which would make the similarities uncanny. Anyway, This story grabbed me from the very beginning with the effective use of numbers to substitute characters names. This let's you know right off the bat that this future society is not joking around. The intertwining fashion used between dreams and reality was especially appealing, giving this novel a surrealistic feel. The thing that hooks this novel into masterpiece status is the ending. Unlike Brave New World, this was one I was not expecting. Also, the fact that a man living in communist Russia wrote this novel really enhances the experience and shows you the nightmarish visions this man derived from his way of life. Platinum."
+2,The perfect totalitarian state.,"Cynical and cold story about a 'Benefactor', who creates together with his lackeys a state of totally depersonalized citizens: conscience is a disease, cruelty is a sign of love, without liberty no crimes can be committed, sex is planned ...The precursor of George Orwell's '1984' and, more, of Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', for the novel lacks the 'human' touch of '1984'. It remains more or less abstract, although it contains scenes worth a Bunuel.A book to recommend."
+2,"Compare to ""Brave New World""","Read it to compare it to Huxley's work. I don't think this matches ""Brave New World"", but make your own determination."
+1,This book was wack!,"We, for me, was not a good read. Perhaps if I was a mathematician and not have read the other dystopia books, Brave New World and 1984, it would have been a fun book to read as other reviewers have stated. Perhaps this was a serious book, but it was not an entertaining book to read. The book was a can."
+2,WE,WE is a great novel that simply expalines the chain of change and the non-existance of the perfect system. Ans so the need of revolution I think reading this book is a must for s/f lovers
+2,An interesting pre-Orwell dystopia,"It is said that George Orwell lifted some material for ""1984"" from this book, and one can truly see the parallels. ""We"" is a masterpiece; though not always as involving as ""1984"", it is well constructed and powerful. A fairly quick read, ""We"" will keep you interested and leave you with an interesting literary history lesson."
+2,A comfortable prison is still a prison.,"Where George Orwell's 1984 was an attack on Stalinism, We is an attack on Leninism. This makes it particularly uncomfortable to Communist apologists who like to blame the brutality of the Soviet Union on Stalin, while freeing Lenin of any respondsibility. Zamyatin contradicts any such whitewash; the ""Welldoer"" (Lenin), is still just a dictator. A prison, even a comfortable one, is still a prison. Individuality Zamyatin argues, is too high a price to pay for security. The writing is excellent, the story is timeless, and the novel is a triumph of both Science Fiction and political satire. This is the book that made ""liquidation"" a euphemism for murder"
+2,We,"I have alot of interest in the books 1984, and Burgess's 1985 who also wrote Clockwork Orange. This book was hard to read and really didnt make alot of sense most of the time. Is more Science Fiction than anything else-not a view of the future. The main character is found to have a ""soul"" which of course makes him mentally ill. Has alot of History to it but not much relevance. But Im certainly not the best one to review this book. I enjoyed 1984 very much."
+2,A pretty Damn Good Book,"This book is so good a great Canadain band called the Tea Party wrote a whole album about it called ""Transmission"". Pick up the book and the CD. They both rock and are a mindasul"
+1,Do Not Buy This Scanner,"I purchased this scanner about 18 months ago and paid a great deal of money for it (purchased elsewhere). I work in a professional graphic studio and needed a large flatbed. The first scanner arrived DOA, and it was returned. The second scanner died within one week. Recently, I started to notice severe color variations. This is after months of other problems, including scans that had shadows where there were none, and strange color patterns most of which I was able to correct in PhotoShop. Talking to technical support was useless, I would email them the scans that had very visible problems and they would claim it would look perfect on their monitor. I finally got hold of a supervisor who told me that the scanner was broken and would need repair, which would cost at least a few hundred dollars, plus shipping costs. Have decided to avoid further aggravation and just buy a new scanner, which will not be Microtek."
+2,50's Jazz,"I'm sorry I didn't find this sooner. Its awesome. The liner notes were priceless as well. They tell the story of high school music teacher and his brother leaving Florida, landing in New York, and playing in clubs with the greats like Hampton, Coltrane, and Miles Davis. Meanwhile making a name for themselves. Great album."
+1,Daughter of time,the book is very boring for my taste but its essential for what you may have to study for the class.
+1,People like this book?,"Well written, but boring and containing bad conclusions. The whole story hinges on a laid-up detective thinking a painting of someone's face makes him look innocent of murder. What!? Come on! Give me Agatha Christie."
+2,A Well-Deserved Cherished Classic,"It took me too long to finally get to Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time. I gulp down mystery novels whole and I devour unreservedly every scrap of British royal history so what could be more appropriate than this classic. Perhaps I have read too many actual works of history, albeit of the wonderful pop variety kind of Alison Weir, that have refuted Tey's conclusions. I was delighted from the moment I began the book. It was more clever and far more humourous than I had anticipated and I could not recommend it more highly (although I still have doubts about the verdict reached). I have no doubts, though, about the journey. It was pure, unfettered joy."
+2,Everyone Should Read this Book!,"Yes, everyone. I mean it. Tey's storytelling is terrific. Her arguments in favor of Richard's innocence are compelling. Far more important, however, is her brilliant ability to help us truly understand what it means for history to be written by the victors. Anyone who reads this books and does not spend some time re-examining his or her own biases is just missing the point."
+2,One of my favorite mysteries,"I can't recommend this highly enough. Years ago it was the first eye opener for me that history might not be all the textbooks said it was, but this time I simply enjoyed the humor and interactions of the characters. I think it possible that Richard III is right up there with Hamlet in my list of ""dreamy maligned heroes."" Such a great, fast read."
+2,Great Classic,"Was Richard III a ruthless murderer of children or was he one of the finest, most honorable monarchs of Britain? Innovative, great read."
+2,"Witty, dynamic and uncomplicated","Dynamic and uncomplicated story that keeps unraveling with the speed of an avalanche.Set in an unexpected surroundings (a hospital), the story evolves around the investigationand subsequent discovery of the true reason behind the murders of the Two Princes in 1483.The writing style is engaging, full of interesting fact and witty comedic nuances that make one oblivious to the time it takes to finish the book. The author gets to the heart of matter without painting unnecessary surroundings. It's a well-written, entertaining book and I recommend it if you have an afternoon to kill.by Simon Cleveland"
+2,"Brain-teaser, brilliant, historical mystery","Some say this book is responsible for the renewed interest in Richard III. Whether true or not, it certainly peaked my curiosity.It's chock full of history. But I have one word of caution: If you know nothing about the Wars of the Roses, the reign of Edward IV or Richard III, I recommend you first read Sharon Kay Penman's THE SUNNE IN SPLENDOUR. Without a good foundation in the history of the times, you'll miss much of the subtle references.On the other hand, the unveiling of Richard III (biased in favor of the man) appears secondary to the point of the book. Rather, I think Tey meant to call historians to task. If history were written after proper (or legal) interpretation of the evidence at hand, she seems to contend, it might prove a whole lot more accurate."
+2,Fascinating,It was a great way of handling a detective story. From his hospital bed the detective solved an old mystery to counteract boredom. It was done with documents of the time and told me that even centuries ago history was manipulated. I liked it.
+2,What a treasure!,"Oh my god!! I am SO in love with this book. Josephine Tey, where have you been all my life?!? I'm so glad I have now discovered this author (she published under the pseudonym of Gordon Daviot as well). I totally ate this book up. Yum!! Oh, Richard III, I'm so glad I got this chance to learn so much about you. Shame on Shakespeare and Sir Thomas More for maligning him all these years. This was just such a treasure, I was so thoroughly hooked. I loved the way the characters were written, and I was in great suspense while reading this book (even though my friend felt that the ""suspense"" part would only really apply if you were British royalty, I still cared immensely)"
+2,One of the all-time greats,"It's wonderful to see that this excellent novel continues to endure. I read it over 30 years ago and it remains one of my favorites. It's a tightly written and compelling page turner. However, it is fiction, and in-depth analysis of the history of the Princes in the Tower does make Richard III seem to be the culprit."
+2,Fascinating mystery that will change your view of history,"This mystery novel has been exhaustively reviewed and there is nothing more to add. Still I want to chalk up my 5 stars. During the reading of this book I spent hours on Wikipedia and other internet sites reading everything I could find on Edward IV, Richard III, Henry VII, and as many other players in this story as I could find, a subject that has never before held any interest for me. Henceforth I will question every so-called ""fact"" of history. Highly recommended."
+2,Nice popularization of history,"Nicely told story of how a modern-day detective using instinct and common sense unravels the defamation of England's King Richard III. Unfortunately the alternate suspect proposed for the murder of his nephews is probably not the guilty party; the most likely suspect, Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, is only mentioned in passing. Also some evidence is now outdated. Still, a nicely told rebuke to the traditionalists and Shakepeare for perpetuating the defamation of a man who might have become one of England's greatest and most humane monarchs."
+2,Rethink English historical mystery,My knowledge of Richard III and the War of the Roses period of English history was limited but this book draws you in to the 15th century. Although the complexity of the royal lines at times seemed a bit confusing the goal is worth the work. This is the type of read that transcends the mystery genre. I would recommend this book unreservedly.
+2,Old English mystery,Historically based detective story about Richard III's England which is being investigated by a modern day Scotland Yard officer named Grant. The story bounces back and forth between the Grant's `investigation' and visits to the hospital in which Grant is a patient. This is a short story that introduces into the reader to a historical event without making it the overly boring book non-historians are expecting.
+2,Great Whodunit!,"I was introduced to this charming little mystery while a schoolboy, and the enthusiasm of my teacher (Agnes Hay) resulted in a lifetime passion for British history. If you're such a buff, you will thoroughly enjoy this fictional modern-day examination of the Murder of the Princes in The Tower of London. Delightful---you'll want to curl up and enjoy it all in one sitting!"
+1,Historically inacurate and boring to boot.,"I found this book to be one of the most historically inacurate books on the Wars of the Roses ever written. Tey uses the shield of ""historical fiction"" and writes as a dabbler in the history of the period; without a serious consideration of the key players. She maligns the good reputation of Sir Thomas More, and makes ridiculous assumptions about his motives that do not stand up to close academic scrutiny. In addition she bases her detectives entire investigation on a portrait that is totally unauthenticated. I found her dismissal of Historians offensive and her overall lack of scholarship depressing. Read this book if you must, but then go out and get Alison Weir's ""The Princes in the Tower"" for a more accurate view of the period."
+1,"Face it, he killed them.","The pro-Richard effluvium is getting rather overwhelming here, so for all of you who think this is actually a history book, I'll recommend another book by a real scholar: The Princes in the Tower, by Alison Weir."
+1,One of the most overrated mystery classics,"I had great difficulties through the years reading this book. After finally reading it from cover to cover, my opinion had not improved: its chief virtue is length (mercifully short). It is mostly boring and of interest chiefly to students of the famous Tower of London murders it ""analyzes"". This book owes its reputation chiefly to the rave review that the greatest of all mystery genre reviewers, the late Anthony Boucher, gave it. For once, I dissented greatly."
+1,Incomprehensible,One of the blurbs on the cover said 'The Daughter of Time' was the best mystery ever written. I seldom give up on a book but this is one that I discarded about a fourth of the way into.Save your money.
+1,Histories and mysteries do not mix.,The most overrated book in the mystery genre is this attempt to fuse the mystery genre with the history genre. The mixture does not work. And Tey's conclusions are very out of date by now.
+1,Really boring...,"I agree that if you're a British history major you'll really enjoy this book, but if you're not I wouldn't suggest even trying it. I read this book last year, when I was in seventh grade, and it took me months to read despite the fact that it's only a little over 100 pages long! I mean, the entire thing takes place in a hospital bed! If you're interested in learning about British history, or if you have insomnia and need something soporific, dig in."
+1,"Don't Get It, Don't Care","Almost one-half way through this so-called mystery, I had to put it down. Perhaps you had to be British to care about whether Richard III killed his nephews. There seems to be more engaging historical mysteries. And what about the use of research as a device to tell a mystery tale? It simply did not work. Perhaps she could have written a history book instead? I didn't get it. Also, I doubt if I will read anything else by Tey."
+1,Slow reading...,"This book was a required summer reading book. It seemed like it took me the entire summer to finish it. It took a very long time to get through it, and I was confused at many times during the novel. Not recommended unless you're up for a challenge."
+1,Boring!,"This book is the most boring book that I ever read. I mean, all we see is this guy who has a broken leg, and who's trying to solve a mystery that occurs decades ago. What's the point?"
+1,Do NOT buy this hardcover!,"This hardcover edition of The Daughter of Time is expensive and cheaply done. There are many appalling typos, the most absurd being "" Henry VIP"" for Henry VII. It possibly constitutes a copyright violation, with no publisher or publishing date information. The front cover picture is of Edward III, not Richard III. An insult to Josephine Tey's brilliant and well-written book. Read her book, just don't buy this edition!"
+2,A brilliant rethinking of an historical misconception,"It doesn't matter if you love mysteries or hate them, you simply must read The Daughter of Time. This is a brilliantly written novel calling into question the legend of Richard III of England as fabricated by his enemies - a hunchback, a killer of innocents and an incarnation of evil. Thoroughly researched and impeccably written, it provides not only a refresher course in English history, but in how all history is created."
+1,Total Crap,"I bought this CD player with a gift certificate I got for Christmas. First of all it ways about 10 pounds, and it only comes with only 3 secound anti-shock""which they don't tell you in the review or on the web site"". I didn't even use it as soon as I opended the box and saw how big it was I repacked it and sent it back."
+1,Poor quality,"I have only had them a week and already they are falling apart, I would not recommend them to anyone"
+1,REVISE YOUR RETURN POLICY.,Product was small to size. Return policy sucks so I kept it. Perhaps I can pass it on to someone else......
+1,shipped a very used pajama instead of new one for a value of more than $100.00. Please ship for the value we paid. Be honest.,Please be honest to your clients. Please ship for the value we pay. Please do not send used pajama for a new one. I have to have a vey used pajama for the value of $109.00. It is very unfair.
+2,Men's Pajama Set,These pajamas are very comfortable. I wash them in the machine with cold setting and have no problems with how they come out.Good buy!
+2,Nice silk PJ's,I got these for my husband for christmas he liked them very much! The size is just perfect as he is not tall and they fit just right.
+2,Silk Pajamas,"My friend was very happy with them. They are very good quality, and they fit him for the most part. The only issue we had was the length of the arms. They were a little too long. Other than that, we were pleased. They got here in time for Christmas, and they were just what he wanted."
+1,I Wont do it again,I was unable to return the item because of restrictions imposed by their return policyI made a mistake by buying it
+1,very poor quality fall apart pajamas,"I bought these in August for my Father and he loved them. Upon visiting him this Christmas (4 months later), I discovered that he had stopped wearing them. The bottom had ripped away from the waist band and a button came off. The pajamas are of course now useless. Went to order someone new ones, and of course these came up on the search. Don't buy this inferior quality for this much money! Not a good deal"
+1,"Lovely, but POOR color quality","These were a gift at Christmas, and were a deep burgundy color. they do appear to be well stitched. however, after no more than 2 hand washings in cold water the color showed alot of fading, and by the 3rd wash I knew they would have to be returned as the color fading was uneven and the tops adn bottoms almost don't look like a match anymore. the silk is soft and lovely but the color should NOT fade this fast or this much!!"
+2,Amazing wear to sleeep...,I recently purchased this item and I can't say how relaxing it feels wearing it. It's made with a high quality silk and does not stick to the body. Best part of this pajama set is that if you take turns in your sleep it really does not hold to your body as it slips through giving you that ease of turning over on your back or belly. Loved it...would like to order more...
+2,"Super fit, super comfort, super value","I had searched high and low in my local stores for high quality mens silk pajamas, but was not satisfied with what I found. The Intimo brand carried by Amazon fit all of my requirements to a ""T"". They fit very well, are extremely comfortable, and launder well. I just purchased my third pair. All I can add is: Try these pj's, and you'll have sweet dreams all night!"
+1,Way too expensive for the poor quality and presentation!!!,"High priced, supposedly nice items should be presented nicely... with a little class. This item was wrinkled and disheveled. Looked like a 6 year old packed it. Actual garment quality was poor and in no way die it warrant a price so high!"
+1,RIP OFF-not what they seem,"When you first get these, you will realize that they are WAY BIGGER than they should be & assume they have made a mistake. But then, when you wash them, they will shrink into TINY kids looking clothes. I washed these in cold water, did not put in dryer, yet they shrunk about 4 to 5 sizes. I also washed in a gentle cycle, yet the seams look they are starting to fall apart and lint sticks all over them & they come out of the machine FULL OF WRINKLES..so basically after the first wash they are garbage...so unless you plan on having your PJ's dry cleaned, I wouldn't waste my money on these, they were cozy & comfortable at first (although when they arrive they will be WAY TO BIG) but once they make contact with water they are ruined (even though it says they can be machine washed & dried) I can't imagine if I had put them in the dryer, they would probably turn into doll clothes, save your money & buy the cheaper satin version, at leat they don't get ruined in the wash."
+1,Looks good but material tears easily,Got these for Christmas from my wife. They looked great but it's February and the crotch is already completely torn out of them. Just turning over in bed is more than the material can handle. I do NOT recommend these.
+2,Sensational silk!,"I bought these silk pajamas for my husband for our anniversary, and he LOVED them. They're exactly as described - cool when it's warm out, and warm when it's cool out. He wears them all the time and says they're very comfortable."
+1,wrong item,"Ordered this for my wife's birthday. was disappointed as the container was totally different. i ordered COTY VANILLA FIELDS COLOGNE SPRAY FOR WOMEN, 1 Once... was shipped ""VANILLA FIELDS BY COTY COLOGNE SPRAY 1 Oz"". In other words same product different container and slightly less expensive, although we were charged the full amount. Not enough difference to go thru the hassle of returning it.."
+1,Bait and switch at its worst,"The product I received in no way resembles the Vanilla Fields cologne I've been buying for years. The bottle is not the same, but more important, the fragance is unfamiliar, and malodorous. Caveat emptor."
+1,"It's not new, it's used","It arrived in an amazon box with cushion. Inside the perfume box was beat up and covered in something sticky. Oh, and about 25% of the perfume was already used."
+1,Not reliable.,"Chose this printer because it had networking abilities.This printer has worked about 50% of the time since the day it was plugged in. Either had to be restarted by shutting off and unplugging or the paper jammed. The simple task of printing a one page Word document has turned into a nightmare. Now, our computer can't ""find"" the printer. Plus, The All-In-One software sucks a ton of resources and is always on. Choose something else or regift it."
+1,Bad customer service and Cheap Printers,"We have had our printer for a little for over a year (also a bit over warranty, of course). We have had a paper feeding issue, so I spent two hours on a phone with someone from India trying to correct the problem. They eventually sent me a new one. Recently, we have had a problem with a big black line through our scanned images. Called again and since it was over a year, they would not help us. AAAH..I will not buy again."
+1,Junk,"About 30% of the time this printer will actually recognize that it does, in fact, have paper in the feed tray; often paper needs to be fed by hand. It also jams about 50% of all paper that goes through it. You cannot simply tell the computer to print a document and walk away from it; you have to sit there the entire time, feeding individual pieces of paper into the printer and pulling out the jams one by one. Also don't even think about running it without both ink cartridges. When my color cartridge ran out, I let it go because I don't do a lot of color printing. HP apparently really wants me to go out and buy another fifty-dollar cartridge because in all honesty about every two seconds during a print job (between the constant paper jam and lack of paper in tray messages) I received a pop-up telling me that I needed a color cartridge.I think I'll go back to Canon."
+1,Paper feed problem,"Paper feed is definitely a serious product defect. I called the HP tech support, but they were not aware of the paper feed cleaning kit that some reviewer mentioned. They only suggested cleaning the roller with dampened cloth.Thanks to Michael C Garrett's ingenious solution, this printer is more or less reusable again."
+1,Not so Photosmart,My experience with HP printers has been good. But this one disappoints me. Find a different model with better reviews. The print quality is good but the paper feed problems are frequent.
+2,great,"I bought this at christmas time and i love it. i've yet to have a problem with it. i use staples brand computer paper and don't have a problem with it. the quality pictures it prints are excellent and fast. the only complaint i would have is that there is no tray to catch the papers that just printed out so they just basically fall down all over the place. i love the wireless connection to it. i have a laptop so i'm not always in the same place, but now i can sit in my bedroom and print something out and not have to fiddle with cords and such to connect it. i recommend this."
+1,Paper feed nightmare,"Like so many others, hard to believe this ever made itthrough HP QA - I end up hand feeding many, failure over75% of the time!!! Find another machine."
+1,I hand feed EVERY sheet,"I CANNOT walk away from a multipage project and expect to return and have the job done. I have to manually insert EVERY single sheet into the printer. It's a disaster. I've purchased HP printers for more than 10 years, and this is by far the worst peripheral device I have come across. STAY AWAY, unless you enjoy hand feeding your printer...."
+1,This printer does have paper feed problems!,"For those who doubt the user, be assured this printer does have paper feed problems. Some users have good experiences but it the problem lies in the printer. I have been a network consultant for 10 years and I fix all the computer hardware problems for my company. This printer feed problem is not something that can be fixed by reading the manual. For your information, I am using HP Color Inkjet paper. It printed a few pages fine in the beginning then started jamming on every single sheet. I have to manually help it along by pushing each page for it to catch the paper. Sometimes it just grabs a stack of 30 sheets. It has a poor paper pick up design and that is a fact."
+1,paper feed problems,I had the printer for one month before the paper feed problems occurred. I went to tech support and after they asked me re-register for the THIRD time I threw the printer out the window (literally). No HP for me!
+1,Hairspray fixes paper feed problem,It's true. The only thing that works in applying hairspray on the rollers with a Q tip (after first applying alcohol with the Q tip and letting it dry). Pathetic!
+1,SMASHED,"I had all the same paper feed, paper jam, customer service problems just like everyone else. I fixed the problem by smashing the printer into my wall. Of course I had to pick up thousands of glass shards and buy some drywall mud, but I feel much better!"
+1,DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"This is the worst printer in the world. it scans ok but it fails to do the basic task required of a printer - it won't PRINT!!!!!The paper feed is terrible, and don't buy the crap about ""if you buy HP paper it works fine"" it DOES NOT, i have continually tried to use HP photo paper (remember this is supposed to be wonderful at printing photos) it will not grab it, HP need to recall all of these printers in my opinion, the only thing this printer is good for is flying out of my window."
+1,**JUNK***,"Please save yourself some money and if you have this printer..unplug it and throw in trash now before you waste countless hours of your time, ink and expensive paper...jams constantly and hand feeding required..RUN AWAY!!"
+1,paper feeding problem.. solved..,"Update: 5/8/07I finally contacted HP about the paper feeding problem. I chat with the HP associate online, and it was a plesant chat. He was really nice. After some troubleshooting and the problem still hadn't been solved, he agreed to send a cleaning kit to me for free (as it was covered by the warrenty). The cleaning kit came and it worked. I've been using the printer for a couple of months after the cleaning, and it's working with no problems. So if you encounter the same problem, try contacting HP.Just like other users have commented, this printer doesn't automatically get the paper, so you have to stay ready by the printer to feed each page. It gets very annoying. The reason I gave it a 2 star is because of it's quality of the printouts. Also, the ink is fairly priced."
+1,Find Another,"I have had good success with HP in the past, but I never had any luck with this printer. Like a lot of the reviews, the paper feed never worked right and I would have to hand feed the pages one at a time. When feeding paper it seemed like the printer jammed half the time. I only tried one scan and an HP error message jumped up. I downloaded the current software, some 165mb and reloaded but never got the scan to work. I went through the supplied ink cartridge quickly and after loading a new cartridge my text prints were coming out with a double image. Luckily I purchased the unit at Sam's Club and they took it right back after 3+ months that I tried to get this unit to work, thinking it was me and not the printer. I would have liked to purchase my next printer from Sam's also, but I am going to try the Canon MP600 and they don't seem to carry it."
+1,Paper Feed Issues-AGAIN,"At the risk of repeating everythingeveryone else has already said, pleaseread past reviews.The expense I haveto go through just to get **1** pageto print is absolutely ridicously!I end up going to Kinkos half the time.Deep regrets about this one!"
+1,Paper jam -- common among HP inkjets,"The printer worked fine for a couple of weeks. Then the paper feed mechanism suddenly stopped picking up the paper. I found that I could print single sheets if I shoved a piece of paper in at just the right moment. Too early and I would get a paper jam, too late and I would get an ""out of paper"" message.This issue afflicts a good number of HP inkjet printers. So many, in fact, that HP created a help page just for it: [...]Customer service is sending out a ""printer cleaning kit"", a.k.a. a mechanical band-aid for whatever design flaw they couldn't fix on schedule."
+1,I wish Carly Fiorina & the HP board had been fired for this printer,Most egregiously awful piece of hardware I've ever seen. I'm about 4/60 on number of sheets of paper that the thing has actually picked up without me hand feeding.Pathetic.
+1,Don't Buy This One!!!,"Sound like a broken record? It is very frustrating having to load EVERY single sheet of paper into the feeder; but believe me, you too will have the pleasure if you purchase this printer. No doubt it's a product defect. Do yourself a favor, save your sanity and frustration...buy a different one."
+1,Piece of Junk,"First I am disappointed that Amazon makes you give at least one star. My advise on this sorry excuse for a printer is to save your money...save yourself from more gray hairs...save your kids from having to hear you yell obscenities...and don't buy this piece of junk! Unless you enjoy having to load each sheet of paper one at a time every time you print, all the time in hopes that it will take the paper and not jam. If that sounds like fun - then my friend...this is the printer for you! Me on the other hand, I will never own another HP."
+1,PAPER JAMS,"This printer is awful. I have researched complaints about the 2575 and found tons of consumers with the same paper feed/jam problems. Not only does it take forever getting something printed because of the thing not grabbing the paper, but once it finally decides to feed it chews it up, causing almost half of the pages to be ruined. Great, more money for hp- paper.And how about thier troubleshooting for the issue on the hp website? I feel that hp is aware of the issues, yet their support page lists a few of the common things you should check and if those don't work, they suggest you invest some more of your money in a cleaning kit they sell. That might be ok if you had the thing for a while, but most complaints are from customers who haven't had the thing more than a month.Please do yourself a favor and don't buy it."
+1,Complete garbage.,"I had just bought this printer in May and it worked fine to begin with, now it's having the same paper jam and out of paper issues as almost all of the other people's printers are on this site..please, avoid this printer at all costs..all it does is give a person a headache trying to fix the problem. The only thing good about this machine is the printing quality, but that doesn't make up for the fact that it is a completely dysfunctional product. Had I read these reviews before purchasing, I would have never invested in this product..the sad thing is, I have previously owned a different HP model and it worked great..too bad this one wasn't the same."
+1,Awful!,"I've not had paper jams or feed problems in ten years. Now they are back! In two months I have printed perhaps 100 sheets. Now there is a problem with 3 sheets out of 4. Every other HP printer that I have or have had feeds paper with no problem at all, but this one does not!"
+1,Don't buy this printer!,The constant printer jams make this printer unusable! And don't buy the baloney that those of us having problems have not followed the manufacturer's directions. The thing jams with HP's own (expensive) paper no matter how many pieces of paper are in the tray.
+1,Buyer Beware!,"Wish I had read these reviews before buying this piece of crap. It did great for about 2 weeks, then the paper feed problems began. It doesn't pick up the sheets unless I feed them one at a time. If I don't, the rollers simply don't pick up the paper, and the message reads ""No paper in paper tray"" even though there is plenty. Then the misfeeds and paper jams continue. It even stops and reads ""Paper Jam!!"" when there is no paper jam!I called HP and they sent me a new one free of charge, with a box to return the old one in. The new one worked fine for 2 weeks, then started up again with the same old headaches. The alcohol/hairspray trick another reviewer suggested for the rollers does not work. Save your money. This printer is the absolute worst. HP should be ashamed of themselves for putting it on the market. They MUST have known about the problems."
+1,"Doesn't scan, doesn't print!","I agree with the others here, HP are useless and I should have known better. Paper jams all the time using laser quality paper kept in a humidity controlled environment. Every copy you have to feed through manually.I couldjust about live with that but it doesn't scan either!! It says it'sscanning, it sounds like it's scanning - it even says image sent to the computer after scanning but do any images appear?? Do they heck!! Still under warranty, I've had a replacement unit and still the same and the HP techie team, (based in India!) can't help - it's going back!!"
+1,This is the worst printer I've ever seen,"DON'T BUY THIS HORRIBLE PRODUCT!!! I was given this as a gift, so thankfully didn't spend any money on it. It simply will not print. I usually spend about half an hour and end up with at least 30 ruined sheets of paper to print one page.In looking online, I can see that other users have had the same problem. Apparently the feed mechanism is faulty.Very faulty.I find my blood pressure rising just looking at the printer.Please buy any printer other than this one. And I'm staying away from HP in the future."
+1,Babysitting the printer,"Like others I would like to voice my frustration with the paper feed mechanism. It worked fine at first but then it would say that there was no paper in the tray when of course there was lots of it. HP sent me a cleaner for it but it could only be used 3 times. When that option ran out I contacted them again and they stated they could no longer help me with the problem. Disappointing for a large company to put out such a crappy printer and I am definitely going us use reviews the next time I purchase a printer. Not sure if I trust HP anymore. Now I'm getting the ""No Scan Option"" message and it seems to be a fairly common problem also. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER!"
+1,Paper-jam Issues from the Get Go,"Honestly, this printer worked normally for me for a day - the first day I set it up. Since then, I have had to hand feed every single piece of paper I try to print. Then there were the issues of it only printing in color and not using any of the black ink cartridge. The only fix was to replace a virtually new cartridge. Granted, the customer service people at HP, who helped me troubleshoot through instant message, were helpful, but this has been a lemon from the moment I bought it.I don't think I have ever found a printer that is not a professional-office grade one that works well at home. Any suggestions would be most welcome!"
+1,In the immortal works of Monty Python,"RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY.When and if it works, it looks great.I wish I could rate this at NO stars because of the paper jam or out of paper issue. I guess it's come to the point where we have to beg, plead and pray just to get something to work as advertised. I purchased this a Wal-Mart for $50, so I would bet that American manufacturers are thinking that ""if they only spend 50 bucks, what did they expect?"" ""They should have paid more so it will work."""
+1,Worst Printer Ever,I signed up just to write this review. I have had printers from Canon Epson Lexmark and Hp in the last 10 years. I have to say that this printer is the worst of the lost.I have had all of the feed issues that others have had and more.My printer cleaned itself so often that the sponge under the ink cartridges actually turned into a mountain. The ink is insanley expensive and does not last long at all. The software is bloated and like others the scanner software just stopped working.I will never buy another HP printer again.
+1,I also have the paper feed problem,"Update... HP sent me a replacement printer at no charge!My printer did the same thing that so many others here have reported... worked fine for a while and then stopped feeding paper. It seems clear to me (after carefully inspecting and poking at it without disassembling it) that the roller that initially feeds the paper doesn't apply enough pressure. I kept thinking something must have broken, but now I think it is just a bad design and HP should do something about this. My plan is to call them, point out the dozens and dozens of complaints on-line and urge them to replace the darn thing with something that works."
+1,Paper bottom feeder,"After one month, the paper will not lift from the tray. HP knows about this problem when I called service. They showed me how to clean the paper puller wheel. It works for now. A little dust, and the wheel gets no traction. Stay away from this printer."
+1,worst paper feed ever,"It looks great, lcd screen with media card slots was nice touch..but what good is it if it can't take in any paper to PRINT ANY THING OUT ...I was able to get it to take in paper using exclusive HP paperand ONE PAPER at a time it works SOME TIMES.My first HP printer and it will be my LAST,when I run out of Ink on the darn thing, rather thanburning 60 bucks for INK I would buy a LEXMARK again."
+1,Paper,"I use the recommended paper for this machine and after a couple of weeks began noticing a problem with the printing. Everytime I print a page, the machine fails to feed the paper through. I have to manually hold the paper in until the machine can grab it and pull it through to print. It's a waste of time and a waste of money."
+1,Piece of junk,"Worst printer I've ever bought. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER!!!! Constant Paper Jams, thick black line through scans/copies even after troubleshooting, annoying polling every couple minutes. This is probably going to be the last HP printer I ever buy. I was ripped off for a premium-line printer. I'm replacing it with a cheaper but more reliable Canon MP160 which does everything this one was supposed to and I've never had a single problem with it."
+1,WORST. PRINTER. EVER.,"HP IS TWO-FOR-TWO AT SELLING ME USELESS JUNK. HPs own installation CD couldnt install this piece of junk, and kept telling me there was no printer connected. So I tried installing it with the default Mac OSX printer utility, and it worked fine, printed in color and everything, but it wouldn't scan. So after visiting the HP support site, which led me thru a tedious half hour of searching thru files and deleting over 30 files manually, it then directed me to a page where I could download a new HP driver. THE PAGE DIDNT EXIST. I learned an expensive lesson - NEVER BUY AN HP PRINTER."
+1,Buyer Beware,"Is a copier expected to last more than a year or two? Purchased in spring 06 - In Oct 06 I had problems with thick black lines in my scans & copies. The fix was to remove ink cartridges, disconnect machine from surge protector, powercycle three or four times, wipe copper connects, put them back in, reconnect to computer, start it all again. It worked. Problem recurred now 5/07 only this time 2 big black lines. Got out my copy of troubleshoot, tried it again to no avail, Warranty is expired and I'm told it is a hardware problem. I feel ripped off. Stay away from this HP product."
+1,A Problem Printer,"I have all the same problems as the rest of these reviews do, I thought it was just my printer..I was ready to throw it out..says its out of paper, or gets paper jams all the time..do yourself a favor and don't buy this one"
+1,Do not buy this machine.,"As verified by the other reviews, I can honestly say that this copier never feeds paper into the printer correctly. Never. Each time I need something printed I must remove all but 2 sheets of paper and then force them into the tray input so that one will be pulled in. Often both will end up going through and this is the best I can hope for. The engineering on this machine is seriously deficient. You do not want the repetitive agony this has to offer."
+1,The worst !!,"I'm so glad to see others corroborate my experience with this meshuggah printer !Nothing but trouble - paper jams all the time, slow, awful - I thought it was maybe because I was using a Mac but apparently not.STAY AWAY at ANY price !"
+1,"I see ""Out of Paper"" 75% of the time; ""Paper Jam"" 23%",I am ready to throw this one out the window. I just inherited it upon marriage and now I know why the daughter who owned it wanted her own things when she moved out.I am really tired of Out of Paper and Pater Jam notices.I consider myself to be extremely printer competent but this machine has not little tricks for coaxing it to print. It is just junk.
+1,Bad!,"This is the worst printer i have ever had! Every time i tried to print some thing, it's paper jam, paper jam, and paper jam. stay away! if you want a printer scanner copier, get the psc 1610. lasted my 5 years!"
+1,AWFUL - DO NOT BUY,"I got this printer for x-mas. Withen 3 months the rollers that pull the paper into the printer had broken, rendering the printer completely useless. I couldn't return it, so I was stuck with a large piece of junk. This complimented my HP laptop that broke at the same time due to a manufacture's recalled power fan. Bottom line, DO NOT BY HP."
+1,Pile of crap!,This is the worst printer ever. The other reviews are right! Tons of paper jams! I have to sit and babysit it and feed it sheet by sheet because it wont pick paper! DO NOT BUY!!!!
+1,Causes Reboot Delay...,"The system works great and the clarity is perfect. The problem is when I reboot the computer, it takes 10 minutes. I just get a single flashing dot in the top left corner for 10 solid minutes and then it will finally boot up. If I unhook the printer, the system boots up normally... HELP!!!"
+1,HORRIBLE customer support,"Like everyone else, I had the paper feed problem. However, what's really awful is the customer support. I service rep in India took the call, and while I knew exactly what the problem was, it was like talking to a robot. All the rep could do was follow exactly what his script said, then he transferred me to someone else who asked the same exact questions all over again.HP was so gung-ho about offshoring all of their customer service. Well, since I can no longer GET any competent service I certainly won't be an HP customer again."
+1,Not recommended,"I have owned this printer 6 months. I purchased it based on price, relatively compact size and all in one capability. I have had minor problems with paper jams. The print quality in the first 5 months was good for documents, good for photos. Copy quality was good. After 6 months, I was unable to print black text. I contacted technical support. They were not knowledgeable and I spent 2 hours online removing printer cartridges, cleaning printer cartridges, aligning printer cartridges (the extent of the ""support""). I was told that the printer would be replaced with a refurbished unit and I would need to provide a credit card number to guarantee the exchange. My confidence in the ""refurbished"" unit is not very high. Luckily I have a replacement policy with CompUSA. Overall, not a reliable unit."
+1,Problems printing in color after about a month of use,"Things I like: wireless printing to Mac and PC, scanning, and copying. My paper never jammed. I bought this printer and used it for about a month before the color stopped working. I called support numerous times and it was a time-consuming endeavor. Each time, we would get the printer working only to have the color stop working a couple of days later. Due to the time it took to work with support and my busy schedule, I was unable to stay on top of it before my warrantee ran out...maybe that is the HP plan? Anyway, not only does the color not work, but if I don't set the documents to ""black only"", it will print blank space where the colors were. Very annoying. I also do not like how HP software installs all sorts of ""helpful"" stuff that pops up all the time. The only way I could see to avoid that was to only install the driver, but then I couldn't use the scanner."
+1,Horrible Scans,I picked up this device to replace a ten year old HP Deskjet & a Canon scanner.It didn't print as well as the old Deskjet & the picture scans were horrible with lines in the image & it didn't seem to have enough gray levels as b/w pictures were clipped
+1,I will never buy another HP printer,Please do not waste your money. I have had one for 2 years and have reloaded the software to make it work at least 30 times.
+1,HP should recall or offer full refunds to purchaser's of the HP2575 inkjet printer,"I expected much more from the ""all in one"" HP2575 inkjet based on my experience using HP Office laser printer products. In fact, I'm still using a 15yr old HP laser B&W; printer daily. Before this bad experience with the HP2575 I wouldn't have purchase anything but HP printer's. I've been very satisfied with all my network HP laser printer's used at the office. That being said my personal home HP2575 inkjet failed after appox 3 years of very low usage. It no longer scans or prints yet troubleshooting indicates no error's. I would avoid this product.That being said I have just purchased a new HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One Printer (CD055A#ABA), supported by user reviews for home use only and it had better meet my expectations, or it will be the last HP inkjet printer product I'll ever purchase."
+1,notorious for phantom paper jams,"Mine worked well for the first year and then it started thinking that it had a paper jam. The printer would pick up a sheet of paper, feed it half way through then stop, saying there was a paper jam. There was no paper jam. The printer just thought there was. Upon doing a little research I discovered, much to my chagrin, that this is an all to common problem with this model. Do a search on 'HP Photosmart 2575 paper jam' and you'll see the same reviews I did. It's too bad that HP has not fixed the problem or even addressed it anywhere on their website.I've always liked HP products but you would be taking a big chance if you were to purchase this particular model. It might work fine but it might also render itself useless by the phantom paper jam. There's just no way to know which route your printer will take."
+1,Worst Aggrevation Ever,"HP should reimburse us all for this piece of junk. I have had it for over a year and selected after it researching and reading what reviews there were. Unfortunately, this is a QUALITY issue and there is no quality with his printer. Paper won't feed and it jams. All the previous reviews are right on target. The problem started almost immediately."
+1,GARBAGE is NOW DEFINED as THIS PRINTER,"PLEASE this is a warning! Do not buy this printer!!! Avoid at all costs!! HP tech support is useless and clueless. I had it for 3 days when it started jamming 100% of the time. PLUS, as a graphic designer I need my output to be tru to scale, this junk prints a 4 inch square as a 4.125 inch square! It does NOTHING good, plus it ran out of color ink after 40 pages!!I wish they had negative 5 stars"
+1,Very Aggravating,"I've had one of these printers for 6 months, and the paper feed problems have grown to the point where nothing will print without jams, feeding problems and more grey hairs. I spent 30 minutes online with HP's chat technician which were utterly worthless, and decided to return this today and get a new and different printer. I've had many printers in the past, and always been very happy with HP products before, but this one has been a disastor. There is apparently a paper feeder cleaning kit that HP will send that may or may not fix the problem, but after 30 minutes of trying to get the tech to send me one, I have given up on it! I have tried two different brands of good quality paper, and had the same problems with both. Buyer beware!"
+1,Would have been great if it only accepted paper,"Add my voice to the throng of unsatisfied customers who own this one. The features are great, the print quality's great, but once the paper stops feeding except manually a sheet at a time (and even then only after several attempts and paper jams), you're hosed. Look elsewhere."
+1,Paper feed nightmare ARRRGGGHHH,"I received this printer for Christmas. I had it maybe a month and a half and it would not pull the paper. I tried all the recommendations on HP website and it did not help. I ended up contacting HP tech support. They had me do all these resets, etc. which still did not work. They offered a refurbished one for free so I took it. It was like new but again about a month or two later - SAME PROBLEM. Of course, I did not buy extended warranty so I MANUALLY FEED THE PAPER EVERY TIME. It is a great printer otherwise but I recommend NOT TO BUY THIS PRINTER"
+1,HP isn't getting any more chances this time...,"I originally bought the printer in November '05, and it worked splendidly for about three weeks, at which point I had it replaced because, as has happened to so many other people, the printer started refusing to take the paper in the tray out of the blue one day.I got the replacement, unpacked it, and it worked beautifully again. As I was away from my apartment during the Christmas season, it didn't see much use during the return period, and didn't stop feeding paper again until I (finally) threw the box away three days ago.I'd never buy a computer from HP, but I thought, ""It's just a printer, and what are the chances of the same thing going wrong twice?"" Pretty good, apparently."
+1,mine jams too,"It was great at first, but after a few weeks of light duty, it will no longer feed the paper. It keeps saying it is out of paper, but it isn't. If I ""nudge"" the paper with my finger, it will print.Oh well, I should have known better than to give HP another chance."
+1,Worst Printer Ever!,This is hands down the worst printer I've ever had...it takes about 5 times the amount of time it should to print anything because of constant paper feed issues...do not get this product!
+1,Paper feeder stopped working after 2 months,"I bought this printer from Sam's Club, and it worked great for about 2 months. After that, the paper feeder was unable to recognize paper - in order to print anything, the paper had to be manually fed through the printer. Fortunately, Sam's was great and gave me a full refund. Buyer beware!I bought the Canon Pixma MP600 - we'll see how that one works."
+1,Sorry piece of junk!,"I have had HP printers for years and this is the first one I have ever owned that came out of the box giving problems with paper jams and not feeding paper. If I was Hewlett Packard, I would have recalled this junk or offered to give customers credit for what they paid against another printer. I will never purchase another HP printer. Never!"
+1,Doesn't deserve any stars...,"This printer fails as a printer mainly because paper won't properly feed. HP helpdesk requests you to tap all paper, and put in 10~25 sheets only. This doesn't work. Feeding one sheet at a time manually has at best a 1/10 shot of success. Let's hope HP's refurb replacement printer is better."
+1,Very dissatified with this *thing*,"This is the first review I have ever written, but I am so annoyed with this so-called printer that I had to add my 2 cents.My last HP printer lasted for over 5 years before giving up the ghost. I was happy with its preformance. This one I have had about 2 months and I am ready to throw it out the window.The paper feeding problem is VERY ANNOYING. I find I have to fiddle for many minutes to get it to recognize there is paper in the tray. Then once it does, it has a 50/50 chance of jamming!For HP to call it a printer is almost funny, because I have yet to have it just print without problems.I am in the market for a new printer after less than 2 months!"
+1,HP PhotoSmart 2575 scanner makes noise,"I had a previous model similar to the HP 2575 which lasted for 2 years with alot of use. However, after purchasing this model on Sept 21, 2006 and using it for barely 2 months the scanner mode is now squeaking and sounds horrible. This is the same noise the prior version did right before it quit. I agree that HP support is completely worthless - that's if you can even get them to understand what your problem is since it may not be in their ""manual"".Anyone have a suggestion on a decent brand that will do incredible scans of old photos and not fail in the first two years??"
+1,Stay away from this printer,"I also have been a long time Canon printer user, but decided to try this HP after a co-work said she had such good luck. Not a good idea.The printer would not print envelopes, kept giving me the error message that it did not recognize the paper size. It would not print labels, gave the same error message.Just printing normally it would tell me there was a paper jam.I'm glad I returned the printer before I had to buy ink for it.I just purchased a Canon, can't wait for it to get here."
+1,Out of Paper,"I have had this printer for about three months and have consistently had the same problems with the printer telling me that it is out of paper when I am looking at a stack of paper. Sometimes it works, more often it does not. It is very inconsistent.Now I have a new issue. The scanner, which is very good, has stopped working. When I press the scan button, my printer says, ""No Scan Options"" which is fantasticAlso, I tried to use some specialty paper (namely iron on paper) in this machine and it was a complete mess. For what I paid, this should not be happening. I thought HP made a good machine, but I will NEVER buy a HP printer again."
+1,Dissappointing. Started great but the paper feed is a problem.,"I bought this printer from Staples back in January. It was terrific and I really was hoping to take advantage of the scanner, the printer, and the network port. Seemed like a great package. But the paper feed issue is real.I'm using standard printer paper from Staples, nothing fancy. But the printer simply isn't picking the paper up. If I don't do anything the ""Out of Paper"" message appears. I literally have to push the paper in when i'm printing (of course that sometimes causes the printer to jam known as a lose-lose)Also, the software the comes with the printer is dreadful. Scanning is good, but forget about it if you want to copy pictures off a memory card you stuck in the printer.It's too bad, i've never had such a bad HP printer experience either with an inkjet or laser at work. I'm dissappointed."
+1,BUYER BEWARE! Serious paper feed defect.,"I bought this printer on a whim after having been a satisfied Canon user for a decade. I learned my lesson and will never buy another HP product. This printer worked well for about one month of light use. After this, it began to have problems picking up paper. I have used only HP Bright Inkjet paper, and the paper is crisp and fresh, so it's not a problem with humidity or curled paper. It's reached a point where every sheet of paper has to be individually coaxed into the feed mechanism. Even then, it jams about half the time.It's hard to believe that HP did not discover this problem during product development and testing. Yet they have put this piece of junk on the market. I'm having to write mine off as a loss because it's now too late to return it to the store, and HP's only solution is to replace it with the exact same printer with the same problem. I'm hoping someone files a class action suit against HP for the junk they put on the market."
+2,Paper Feed Problems?,"A lot of people have had problems with paper feeding on these all in ones. About 2% - 3% of these babies built between summer 05 and winter 06 had bad rollers. I called the help line and got all this info from the rep after some troubleshooting (paper settings, cleaning, etc). The ""cleaning kit"" they sent is actually an abrasive pad type thing that you put in the printer, and run some software to 'resurface' the rollers. ""Cleaning"" is misleading; we've all cleaned the rollers, whether or not it works. It actually seems to grind off some of the rubber, and my printer's working like a charm now. Just a tip. Get the 'cleaning' kit."
+1,"""Out of Paper""","I didn't buy the printer from Amazon. But because I like Amazon and value its readers is my reason for writing this. The HP Photosmart 2575xi that I purchased was a great machine. However, when you discover its little idiosyncrasies it becomes a royal pain in the neck! The paper feed does not work correctly and I am not the only one that has had this problem. It completely destroyed my faith in HP when techs tell you turn it off 3 times and then what? Send it back...............You have to hand feed like a little baby.........then the paper jam error comes up................wonder what HP Tech's go to school for.......to learn to say turn it off 3 times and unplug it for 10 minutes..........then repeat it...sounds like level I techs on the Internet Providers..........Get your act together HP....................."
+1,if they just shipped it with the magic pixie dust.....,"As with the other reviewers, this printer worked fine for a short while, then I started to get the ""out of paper"" and ""paper jam"" errors. I contacted HP, and was told that I couldn't connect the power cord to my surge protector and had to go directly into a wall outlet. When that didn't work, I was told to unplug the printer, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in, then repeat 3 times. At this point I decided to just return the printer."
+1,piece of junk!,"Don't waste your money. This is the worst printer I have ever owned. If this is an indication of other HP products, no wonder HP stock is tanking. Paper doesn't feed, display screen doesn't work, error light blinks continuously.I'm taking this into the back yard and going ""office Space"" on it."
+1,This printer is a nightmare!,"It is almost impossible to get this printer to print without an out of paper error, jam, etc. Doesn't matter what kind of paper you use. Whether you put in one piece (still doesn't work), more then one ( takes entire stack) It always says out of paper when it's not. What a nightmare. I'm finally tossing this item. I will NEVER by an HP product again. There are hundreds of complaints about this problem and they won't take the printer back."
+1,Can't believe I wasted my money,"This worked for about a month, then the scanner function ceased to work except by accessing it through the computer, in other words, you couldn't put a photo in it and push the scan button but had to go thru the computer. Now even that doesn't work. The troubleshooting they have is extremely complicated/pure gibberish.What a piece of junk."
+1,there are better choices. ink guzzler and poor paper handler,"Pick something else, please. I have had this printer for two and a half years. It sucks up two or three pieces of paper at a time very frequently. Forget double sided printing. I replaced my print cartridge two or three weeks ago and have printed maybe 60 pages and just got a message that my ink cartridge is almost empty. I buy hp replacement cartridges, not off brands. I do little printing and have spent much more on ink than I did the printer. The jams are ridiculous. It mishandles paper on average 50% of the time. I am shopping for a replacement just to save the headache of dealing with this printer."
+1,inkjet problems,"I have to say I've never had the paper feed problem that everyone else here complains about, and I've had my printer for well over a year. I came here, though, on a google search to try to find out why the color inkjet just never NEVER works. I don't use this often, but I was excited to have a color printer. I think the only decent color picture I made with this printer may have been the first one. Since then I've replaced the inkjets (expensive!), and clean them repeatedly just to get them to print, but they're always stripey, making the color printer (especially for photographs) essentially useless, making me wish I'd sprung a few extra bucks for a printer that might have worked better.As for b&w; printing, scanning, and copying, I've had no problems."
+1,One word: Garbage,"I have been using this printer for over a year. This is a very loud and inefficient printer. It can't even print doc well. I use top quality paper and this does not help. It is a particularly voracious ink eater as well. Stay away from it, even if they give it to you .. It is huge."
+1,"They're Right - Stay Far, Far Away From This Printer!","I would like to add my voice to the Choir of Dismay, Frustration and Anger at this Piece of Crap printer. There was a time (long ago) that HP was a good brand that made good printers. Not now, Folks. I have had nothing but headaches with this printer that won't print. Paper Jams or never picks up the page, and now it's making horrible, grinding noises. I'm looking around for a printer that will actually print. The install was another headache, btw. I wish negative stars were an option - I didn't even want to give it one.On its behalf, I will say that the card reader and scanner are decent. The copier's okay, too. But, IT'S A PRINTER. That's my main reason for needing it... Duh!"
+1,You've done nothing to deserve this,"No piece of hardware should be as painful to use as this was. Not a bad printer when it worked -- but between the expiring ink cartridge issue, which a web search will tell you more about, functions that were dead on arrival, flaky tech support, paper feed issues, expensive ink, bloated hardware, and a scan/copy button that did nothing, it didn't work often enough. It does have an ethernet port, but there's no point in networking a printer that doesn't print. Also, if you get stuck with vague cartridge errors, removing one of the two ink cartridges may be a work around. Not acceptable performance, though.This printer's about to go the way of Old Yeller, and be replaced with something that actually prints."
+1,Stay Away!!!,This COULD be a great printer except for the paper handling mentioned before. I will never purchase another HP printer.
+1,Very disappointed,"I can't believe all the problems with feeding the paper. Glad (well not glad) to see I am not alone. I've tried every and anything to get my paper to feed. If I knew then what I know now, I would have returned the piece of junk. It's too late now."
+1,Paper Jam Issues,"It's all true about the paper jam issues. After a while, you need to manually load each piece of paper for it to pick it up. Once the paper is fed, it prints fine. It's getting the paper to feed that's the issue. It's very frustrating!! Next time I'm buying a different brand!"
+1,Does this work or not?,"This item has a number of issues, admitted on the site of HP and other forums.They vary from paper feed issues, to connection and hardware conflicts.I have experienced the printer working without problems for 3 months then suddenly with no hardward or software changes the printer stopped.I got it working again for a short period however there appears to be faults in the actual software from HP.If you want a hassle free printer that is reliable don't buy this one.When it works it is very impressive but when it goes wrong, you'll be regretting the day you brought it.Im sure there are plently of people that have this printer and have had no problems at all, however if you do your research there are an awful number of people that do have problems with it.Make your own mind up but check other sites/forums for reviews as well as here."
+1,Not satisfied,"I wouldn't buy this printer again. I have had it about 2 years. I get paper jams but that's not the worse thing. The ""OK"" button stopped working. So when I get a paper jam, I have to shut the printer off and then back on. Also when I put new print cartridges in, I can't use the OK button so I have the message on the LCD to ""Align the cartridge"".It does print nice pictures.Anyway, I have had several HP printers, they are usually great products. This is the worse printer I have ever had."
+1,Bane Of My Existence,"Worst. Piece. Of. Equipment. EVER. Oh, how I wish I were exaggerating. After reading many other reviews stating the same problem I've been having (paper jam, out of paper) I can now justify the purchase of a new printer but not before I take great pleasure in placing this one carefully under the front tire of my car, running over it again and again, then packing the thousands of pieces into a box and sending it to HP."
+1,Multimalfunction Printer,"Printer worked well for about 2 months with light duty printing. Now get constant ""Out of Paper"" errors even though the papertray is full. I've done everything suggested-cleaning roller, etc. After cleaning roller the printer will feed paper for about 5 sheets and then fail again. HP support site says contact them for free cleaning kit. When I contacted then on Online Help site, after a bit of useless troubleshooting, I was told that the printer was out of warranty and cleaning kit would cost $39. I estimate that I printed less than 100 pages of text with this pinter. Since I screwed up and bought extra print cartridges, my cost per page is probably around $2 per sheet. If you own this printer and are planning on upgrading to Vista-beware. There is a good chance the HP Solution Center will have problems."
+1,bad printer,"It does nice job of printing after you fight to get it to pick up paper, or it jams. Did the call HP right after buying it and they were really no help, clean rollors or some other thing you should not do with a new printer. bought there best brand of HP paper, that did not help.So I give up and will call this a total waste of money and am looking to buy a different printer, also This is just me but trying to get the drivers installed was a big pain."
+1,anyone see office space?,"undoubtedly the worst piece of equipment i have ever owned. literally threw it into the street less then twenty minutes ago. the only enjoyable experience was heaving it fifteen feet into the air and watching it splatter in the driveway.paper jams, ink problems and general misery all around.would give this a negative 5 stars if i could."
+2,HP Printer is wonderful,"I'm pleased with the printing, coping, and photo reproduction that HP has produced with this gem of a printer. I'm completely satisfied."
+1,Kit to fix the problem is not that available easily,"I tried online 'live'support and asked for the kit to fix the ""out of paper"" problem, but they put me through a bunch of questions about it that took so long that I ran out of time. It does not seem to be as simple as contacting them and having them send out a kit."
+1,"Stay away = Paper feed works for 150 - 250 sheets, then fails",New 2575 Christmas 2005. HP rep in CompUSA approached me when I was in to get a Lexmark cartridge for my old printer. Short sales pitch later I walked out with a new HP 2575. It printed only 160 sheets before paper feed failed. HP sent a replacement under warranty. The replacement printed 262 sheets before the same problem emerged. Never abused or jammed. Used only HP paper. Stay away from this one. Read the other emails. Clearly a design defect. Sure wish I hadn't tossed that Lexmark out.
+1,Beware!,Great photos if you can get the paper to load. Paper jam after paper jam. Scanned images below average quality. Copies below average quality. Buyer beware!
+2,HP Photosmart 2575 All-In-One Printer,The printer was received as promised and it worked perfectly. Very satisfied.
+1,Same Paper Feed Problems as Everyone Else,Every time I print ... OUT OF PAPER!! PAPER JAM!! OUT OF PAPER!!! PAPER JAM!!! SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH.this is the sorriest piece of junk i have ever had the misfortune to purchase. i will never buy an HP printer ever again.
+1,Wrong Region,"Not really sure how the whole region thing works, or which region I live in. It's obviously not region 2, because this disc, although in great condition, refuses to play in any dvd player around. Will be returning it if possible. Shipping time was excellent though, it arrived two weeks ahead of the expected arrival date."
+1,Who Framed Rogerll Rabbit - REGION 2,I can't believe Amazon actually shipped this product to someone living of MAssachusetts seeing it was for Region 2 which I had no idea what that was. We found out when we tried to play it and it wouldn't play. It cost $12+ and by the time all the charges were taken off we only got a $3+ credit when we returned it.
+1,UPSET,"When I ordered this product I was very new to ordering DVD's. I ordered this product as a present, when the receiving party got it home, it wouldn't play. Come to find out it was because it was formatted for the UK. I am in the U.S. I had not idea about regions. It should be much clearer as to where the DVD's are formatted. Plus, when I sent it back they gave me back money for the movie, but none on shipping, after I had already sent it, they emailed me to tell me it had to be sent off a different way also. Very unsatisfied!"
+1,Sold a bad product,The DVD was used and revealed and was broken and would not play which was very displeasing. They did rerun the item but never shipped me a working DVD
+1,Does not run on some DVD players,"I can run the DVD on a laptop computer, but it will not run on a 2011 DVD player or a 2009 DVD player."
+1,who framed roger rabbit,Have this movie ever been made in region 4 format also. I believe that I would be great to be seen again.
+1,Bad movie,"When i received the movie, it wouldnt play in any of the dvd players that we have in the house,,i think the movie was a fake!!!!"
+1,very dissatisfied,"I ordered this video for my granddaughter, all of the movies i have ordered from Amazon I never knew that you could not view them if they were from region 2. I guess I have been just lucky when odering videos. I never knew about this region 2. I was so upset that I didn't even want to return the video. You people should only sell videos that are able to be watched on all dvd players it was a waste of my time and money. I am not sure if I will buy videos from amazon again or not and I was a very faithful customer."
+2,Love the movie but refuse to buy a flawed DVD,"I have been waiting for this movie to be released (in Australia) for ages now, and I have been thinking about buying this DVD version, but I have decided to register a protest vote against Disney and the tactics they appear to be using to make the world a sanitised artificial place by censoring anything that does not agree with their world view.It was pointed out on a local TV show that Disney spent millions on their lifelike CGI dinosaurs and yet they have no 'waste removal organs'. How lifelike is that?If enough people refuse to buy their products (especially the well informed DVD buying market), then we may be able to force them to release more complete versions of their old classics. Register a protest vote today!"
+2,Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista Series),"Detective Eddie Valliant has hated toons since his brother was killed by one, but now he has to help a toon that was framed for the murder of Marvin Acme, owner of Acme Corporations and Toontown, for playing patty-cake with the toon's wife. On the way, they have to avoid a suspicious character who wants to destroy all toons using a chemical that disintegrates everything. Stop and think about this movie for a minute, and you realize that we are unbelievably fortunate that it even exists. It's a great movie. I highly recommend this for the family and friends or just a Saturday with nothing to do."
+2,Roger Rabbit,When I was little I really loved this movie I used to have the roger rabbit doll where you pull the string in the back and the doll talked. I still have the movie on VHS and watch it occasionally every now and then I just don't have the doll anymore but excellent movie very good. 2 thumbs up. If you like Roger Rabbit then get this movie in dvd better quality of the picture I think but if your old school then go for VHS.
+1,An Awful DVD of an incredible movie,"This is one of my favorite movies ever; there's not a moment that I don't believe that toons and humans are interacting...but this version is a censored version of the film. They cut parts without the consent of the director, and for this reason, I beg you not to buy this version. Wait until they correct the bowdlerization of this masterpiece"
+1,"Top film, very poor DVD","I have loved this film ever since it was first made, but this DVD really does not do it justice.Despite being called a 'special edition', it contains not a single extra feature. The widescreen format is not anamorphic, which means that the MPEG aspect ratio is 4:3 and the picture resolution of the viewable area is lower than it should be. The quality of the film print used is poor and contains scratches and white speckling. The film has also had some bits edited out, so I suppose you could say it contains a negative number of special features: i.e. some normal features taken out. This is a shocking misuse of the format because the DVD standard contains the possibility for having optional scenes which can be shielded from young viewers, so why wasn't this used?I doubt it will be long before the next version comes out, the 'collector's special edition' or whatever they will call it, so my advice would be to wait for that."
+1,"One star for the Movie, None for the DVD","As other reviewers have noted, this is a ground-breaking, hilarious, one-of-a-kind movie. It deserves to be in everyone's DVD collection, even if your collection consists of but two DVDs. It deserves five, even six, stars, but...I urge you to wait for another DVD version, for two reasons: first, if ever a film deserved extras, it's WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?, but we get none on this over-priced DVD. Second, the movie is trimmed by a scant few seconds (on grounds of poor taste in the offending scenes), but the critical thing is -- It IS censored. Strike a small blow for the ability to decide for yourself, and avoid this DVD. Wait -- it'll show up in an unadulterated version at some point in the near future."
+1,Beware - censored version of movie!,"Caveat emptor -- this DVD release contains a censored version of the movie, different from the previous Laserdisc and VHS releases. It was apparently altered without the director's approval."
+2,Who Boxed Roger Rabbit?,"Nice version of a very fun movie. Interesting extras, though a few are a bit difficult to access."
+1,This is a disgrace to DVDs,"There could have been so many extras here, and we get nothing. When the movie aired on network television, it put in entire sequences that made the cutting room floor, including the weasels painting a pig head on Eddie. Not only do they not give us the cut scenes, but I would have also liked to see some ""making of"" features or maybe some commentary. Anything! This movie deserves better."
+1,"Great film, but the DVD is attrocious","Let me just get this straight: I love ""Who Framed Roger Rabbit"". If this DVD had a good transfer, good extras, and uncensored, I would have gone for it's purchase and give it a 5.The problem is, this DVD is the opposite on what I would have gone for.The transfer is a botch job with blurs, sandy in the tan areas, overbright in reds, has a grimmy sound transfer, and IS censored in two parts.Are there any extras? No. Unlike what the lying eyes of the box says, no. And the film is only 14 years old. It deserves extras, at least a theatrical trailer and pencil test.I'd wait for a special edition."
+2,"Good edition, but...","how is that vista series can put together so many extra features, and not put on the trailer? It would be interesting to see how the studio advertised this movie when it came out back in '88. Other than that, no complaints."
+2,<oh my god it's DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPP>..I LOVED IT,"this movie deserves more than 5 stars..i was laghing my head off when i saw it,it's more than funny,i realy realy loved it with all my heart"
+1,does not work,This format does not work on ps3 or Xbox 360 so I was unable to view it. I tried to ask for a refund with no response. It is the European format. They need to state it better when it is like that.
+1,DVD doesn't work,"The DVD came rattling in the box. When I tried to get the DVD to play my DVD player it said, "" wrong region."" I'm not sure what this meant???. All my other DVDs work just fine."
+2,Love it!,It was very funny and fun to watch. I my kids and grandchildren really liked it too. They want to watch it over and over again.
+2,clever animation with live actors.,"I remembered Roger Rabbit from years back. I picked it up just to wander back to the silly but clever animation in ""Roger Rabbit"". I was also aware of the background situation where General motors bought up most of the trolley lines, in order to force a transition to use their buses. All in all, I laughed again just as the first time I saw it. While not a flick that is looked at every month, it is a nice break in the usual Hollywood dramas. Let yourself enjoy it without letting the plot put you to sleep."
+1,movie doesn't work,I LOVE THIS MOVIE but the disk isn't even recognized by any system i put it in. This DVD will not play.
+1,Gouging,"Why on God's green earth is this DVD ""offered"" for $50? It's crazy. Please consider not buying this to send a message about gouging."
+1,Watch out when purchasing DVD's shipped within the USA but not able to be viewed in the USA because wrong region!?,"I was very disappointed when my DVD arrived and I was unable to view it because I live in the wrong region. Much to my surprise DVD's are specific to certain regions and our DVD players will not allow them to play. I purchased it from Amazon and it said it was coming from North Carolina so why would I suspect that I would not be able to watch it. In fact, until this incident I was totally unaware of such a thing and I feel that consumers should be informed about this. So you are warned! I will however mention that the company Amazon arranged my purchase through refunded my money but my time was wasted."
+1,Sucked,"I am sorry, but this film was as creative as a pile of toothpaste on a sidewalk on a hot summer day in Phoenix. The active was sub par and the animation was done by interns.The highlight of the film as the bus that was heading for Sunset BLVD.Please, for the love of God, don't let your kids watch this film."
+2,Who Framed Roger Rabbit,"The DVD's were in great condition. The DVD box was a little beaten up around the edges and there was a little folder in the front of the DVD case that was empty so it looks like something that came with the DVD was missing, but overall the product was great. It's going to make a wonderful nostalgic gift :)"
+2,Two Highways,This movie is a timeless classic. Jessica Rabbit is still one of the hottest actress in cinama to this day. Excluding Alyson Hannigan and Linda Cardellini. Christopher Lloyde shows he has true gritt.
+2,Great film-unimpressive DVD,For such a great film the DVD to it was disappointing. NO extras. The movie is only 13 years old. There could have been such extras to put on the disc. Disney needs to go to extras school.
+2,Simply the Best!,"My brother and I count Roger Rabbit as one of the best movies ever made. We used to have all-day Roger Rabbit festivals, where we would watch the movie over and over again. The movie is THAT fun. I venture to say it is a movie for all ages. Adults will find subtle humor that will go over kids heads, and kids will love the animation and slap-stick jokes. This is one of the most visually amazing movies ever made, and you forget that most of the characters are cartoons. This is a movie where the toons truly come to life."
+2,Brilliant,"Modern technology may dwarf this film to a certain degree; however this pre-digital era film still stands against those of today. Especially when you consider the amount of work that went into it. The bonus features is worth the purchase alone, however Roger Rabbit is a classic in my opinion with strong characters, acting and plot. I did see it in the theatre and at a young age so my opinion is bias perhaps. I'm looking forward to seeing my niece's reaction and one day my own children's."
+1,Featureless DVD,This DVD is a very weak release of a terrific movie. There are no bonus features -- including scenes once broadcast on network television -- and Disney went back and changed some of the animation to sanitize it. Here's a big thumbs down and I hope they re-release it with the original animation and with enough features to make the DVD worth the price.
+2,"A modernist, anti-HUAC film noir classic.","Zemeckis' masterwork boasts all the requirements of film noir - loser detective, femme fatale, patsy, shadowy noir look, corrupt big business interests etc. - and is yet really an anti-noir: the negative stereotypes and expectations are reversed; the dissolution of boundaries and the breakdown of reason, so traumatic in noir, is here celebrated.This is the work of the animation half, a genre hostile to boundaries and reason, even if the thriller plot here means it is not quite as liberated as the average Looney Toon. Not only is this possibly the first blockbuster film to allude to Joyce's 'Ulysses' (the Toon Town/Night Town sequence), but it is also an allegory of the McCarthy era, reminding us how animation bravely protested when live action kept ingloriously schtum."
+1,"I love the movie but I can't get it to play, it says something about check code. I have no idea what that means.","I loved this movie that's why I ordered it. But it won't play in our player, it says something about a code."
+1,dvd,"DVD was purchased as a gift for christmas,. once the recipent opened it to play it he realized the DVD wouldnt work. I was very un happy with the fact that it did not work"
+2,perfect,"The item was delivered earlier than expected, arrived exactly as described (NEW), and a perfect transaction. Thank you!!!!!"
+2,A classic for new kids,My daughter saw this on TV one night and had to have it. Even though the film was produced before her time she thinks it is hysterical.
+1,Pat-a-cake shmat-a-cake!,"The 1 star is for the DVD not the film. Roger Rabbit is EXCELLENT, but the DVD is very poor. The menu is borning and rushed, the conversion from video to DVD is not amazing and you can see a lot of grains of dust on the film which cause the blobs you associate with old movies...The sound is excellent and colour too. No extras, no trailer, no good as a DVD. I would wait for Disney to make a 'Collector's Edition' which to you and I is what we expect of an normal DVD. 5/5 for the film, 1/5 for the DVD!"
+2,hugely entertaining even after 20 years,Highly enjoyable for parents and kids. Amazing to think this is twenty years old. Fantastic filmaking!A favorite scene is the janitor playing Sorcers Apprentice on a sax and the brooms sweeping up!
+2,Cinematic classic,Who Framed Roger Rabbit is one of the great films that I recall from childhood. Robert Zemeicks made a film that everyone can enjoy. Watching the film as an adult I noticed there's big a amount of sexual innuedno in this film the kind of humor that you have to be an adult to get. Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd were in top form as the hero and villian in the film and we all know that the two best voice overs in the film were Charles Fleischer and Kathleen Turner. This is still one of favorite Zemekicks films so sit back and watch this for old times sake.
+2,Who Stole Roger Rabbit's Extras?,"Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Castaway), Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an eye-popping delight for kids and adults alike with it's clever comedy, inventive animation and seamless cartoon interactions with the actors. Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd are great, and the combination of cartoonish humour creates a nuance that woks well. Alan Silversti's lively score suits the film's tone, using the same themes as Back to the Future yet bringing new ""cartoony"" music to the film. The brilliant combination of effortlessly clever humour and high-sprited fun make this one a superb classic.This ""special edition"" DVD is very dissapointing in the way of extras though, with no features of any kind, not even a trailer! This could be forgiven if the sound and picture quality wasn't so shoddy! Thankfully, a re-release issue will be out later this year...."
+2,The problem at the end of the movie,"At the end of the movie, their is the Roger Rabbit short Tummy Trouble (Amazon.com sells the other two shorts on VHS) I noticed that the entire cartoon was discolored slightly. If this is what ""Digital Restoration"" is than I want no part of it. They take the crisp, sharp colors and dull them down! does this make any sence?"
+2,Awesome,"I am so glad to see that this movie finally got the treatment it deserved on DVD!!! The transfer is beautiful, the sound quality is fantastic, and the extras are great and fun! My kids have now started to enjoy this movie, and I still never get tired of seeing it, even though I've been watching it regularly since it was in theaters over 10 years ago! I higly recommend this wonderful movie!"
+2,"""I'm not bad, i'm just drawn that way""","Eddie Valient (Bob Hoskins) has a case and he's teamed up with Roger Rabbit! Roger is wanted for the murder of Marvin Acme the owner of Toon Town. Eddie doesn't much like Toons cause a Toon killed his brother. As the movie goes on, Eddie starts to like Roger and his zany ways. This ground-breaking movie won 4 awards, including Best Visual Effects."
+2,who framed roger rabbit,now that i have lot of grands i keep them occupied with good movies like this one.. I still monitor what they watch so this is how i do it.. i buy the movies and place them on the shelf to keep them off of the idiot box....
+2,Moving Stories,"This documentary really pulls on the hearts strings. Billy Graham's granddaughter, Cissie Lynch, does an internship with Samaritan's Purse program ""Children's Heart Project."" I didn't know Samaritan's Purse had other programs! This project is not only providing medical attention to these children who can't get it in their own country, but they are providing the spiritual aspect as well. These patients and their families get to hear about Jesus! We need to keep these families and this program in our prayers. This is a project I can support! Very inspiring video!"
+2,Live Changing Film,"Living outside of San Antonio and having friends involved in this project, I remember these kids being here and having prayed for them. I was not expecting to ever see the inside of the stories unfold. My heart is changed forever. Watching the anguish and the joy of these families who are trusting that these Americans are going to heal their children is overwhelming. The beautiful hospitality of the people who opened their homes to these families was deeply inspiring. Their faith in Christ is shown in this remarkable way that leads these Buddhist families to trust in Jesus Christ and to trust and thank Him. I cannot recommend this to you enough. Please watch it. Be challenged from your complacency and moved to heal the broken hearted. Be warned. If you are a parent, this will make you want to go to your children and embrace them.This dvd was graciously provided by Thomas Nelson Publishers for review."
+1,Egypt in Pictures,"The Egyptians (Ancient Peoples and Places) only as a reference on using pictures and drawings. It was almost as if Cyril didn't care to put any effort into the book, just slap down all the history he could find. He skipped over many things and put down basics. Yet it is a good guide for basic knowledge on monuments, kings, and a good place to find ancient cities of Egypt."
+2,just saw khanate live....,"...and loved it! i don't have a metal background, but james plotkin's work in OLD, and his guitar work (not bass work--nic bullen was scorn's bassist) on scorn's amazing album evanescence made me check them out.this album is a good intro to their sound, which now is even more concerned with pure sound as its main device. plotkin's bass' microtones are amazing."
+1,So this is the new doom metal?,"Whatever. The only one demonstrating the slightest amount of talent is the singer, who used to be in O.L.D along with bass player Plotkin. They should have stuck to what they knew. The singing/shrieking is best described as excrutiating, but the music has no redeeming features. I've nothing against detuning but detuning this far just makes the guitar sound poorly tuned and badly played. To me it's extreme for extreme's sake, like making it sound plain crap was their primary objective. Mission accomplished, 2/10."
+1,OMG this is so awful,"how can you people listen to this? this is so awful. i can't stand this... abomination. the pace is so gruelingly slow. i dont mind slow songs every now and then, but jesus, this is slower than slow. these guys give a new meaning to the word slow. it may be a little bit more listenable if they picked up the pace just a little bit. but its so slow, how can they even play that slow, its so mindnumbing, i cant stand it, it drives me insane. its so dark, and its also frightening. i just cannot listen to it. the only reason i checked this horrific disc out is because it got such rave reviews. call me what you will, but i would not recomend this to anybody. i cannot see how anybody could like this. its so awful."
+1,Awful,"I would rather listen to pigs fart than this crap. This is not only the worst doom I have ever heard, it is the worst music of any genre. This band is to doom what Nitro was to hair metal."
+1,bootleg,"This is a bootleg. There are legal releases with much better sound quality. Buy Grooving Kingston 12 (Hip-O Records), Completer Wailers parts 2 and 3 (JAD Records) or African Herbsman (Trojan Records) instead."
+1,Actors Poorly Chosen,"Whoever directed this must never have watched any NASA production or any shuttle launches. The personalities chosen to represent the astronauts would have been better suited representing shoe salespeople (sorry shoe salespeople - it's a good job, just not astronaut ready). The dialogue was unbelievable; the storyline seemed more made up for daytime TV drama; the spacecraft and Mars sets were way to cheap for today's standards.The every-so-often instructional monologue was fit for grade school and seemed forced and out-of-place. The storyline didn't even seen to have a point to it.Conclusion: FF through this pointless, cheaply done production."
+2,Shreikback is back,"Naked Apes and Pond Life is the best Shriekback project since Oil and Gold and is far better crafted than Dancing Years or Sacred City. Though Barry Andrews and Martyn Barker are the only two original Shriekers here and Carl Marsh and Dave Andrews are very much missed since bowing out after Oil and Gold, this is an exciting, melodic, deeply textured and multirhythmic return to form, not to be missed by any ardent or casual Shriekback fan. Definitely worth splurging for the import, as it's unlikely it will ever be domestic (and why has their all-time best, Jam Science, never been released on CD? Hello? Is anyone working on this?)."
+1,Buyer Beware,"I've tried ordering this title twice, and received the CD ""Canada Songs"" by the Daughters instead both times. I've since discovered that when you add it to your cart, it comes up as Naked Apes and Pond Life by Daughters (which still doesn't explain why I got the Canada Songs CD by Daughters). Arrgh. I've given up on ordering it until Amazon corrects it's database."
+2,Shriekback's Organic - All Natural - High Bran Album,"Shriekback's Barry Andrews is a genius of the highest order. This album has the band ditch all synthesizers (A bold move! Electronics being heretofore their main life-blood.) Andrews' garage sale of the sorts of machines worshiped by pale Englishmen with funny haircuts and their ilk frees him up to add yet another depth to the Shriekback sound. Attempts to express my enthusiasm for works of art like the contents on this CD are ineffable - at least on my part - but I do want to register my 5 stars, and hope that anybody who follows my other recommendations will try this great work of art as well. This is like eavesdropping on Shriekback in a world of no electricity. Thank God somebody was cranking a generator or some such device in order to record this work. AWESOME in the organic, original sense of the word. BUY! BUY! BUY!"
+2,"Nicely Made Bit, But Actually a 1/2"" by 1"" Cutter","These Milwaukee router bits are presently being clearanced out by multiple sellers, and they appear to be identical to Freud's premium router bits (but without the red paint). As such they can be an excellent bargain. You get a very nice Italian made bit for Chinese bit prices.Be warned, however, that this bit would more accurately be called a 1/4"" shank bit with a 1/2"" by 1"" cutter. The 2-5/8"" description is misleading at that refers to the entire bit length including the shank. For my purposes (at at the closeout bargain price), the 1"" cutter length is fine ... but be sure you know what you are getting."
+2,Great movie especially for those who are fans of the games,"I haven't seen this on home video, but on TV recently, which I thought was great, except that there wasn't so much based on the game. Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo are Mario and Luigi, which is OK. There is a Princess named Daisy, not Toadstool. King Koopa is human, not a reptile. Also, there were no fire flowers nor were there any invincibility stars. If you like the games, you will love this movie. I hope to see it on DVD."
+2,"In 1993, this movie was a cinema ride.","Mario and Lugig, (Based on the characters from the popular Nintendo video game) are two Brother plummers from Brooklyn, the two embark on a adventure. When Dasiy, a beautiful young woman is kidnapped and is taken to another world, ruled by a evil ruler named Koppa. Mario and Lugig with the help of Koopa's cousins Iggy and Spike, both rescue the princess and save the dimension from Koppa's humanity."
+2,Super Mario Bros rocks,"I saw this movie in theaters the day after it came out and I loved this movie. I understand why some fans don't like it because of the changes, but I think those changes should be looked passed and respect it for what it is. Its a whole other Mario universe with directors way over their head. But the end product is amazing. I suggest everyone watch it, and those who have seen it and didn't like it, watch it again because you know what you're going into."
+2,Long Live Mario Brothers,I bought this for a friend. She really liked it. I like her. Everything's just fine.
+2,really good movie... fun from start to finish,this movie isn't what you would expect it to be. however it still produces the fun and action of the video games that it's based on. definitely a must watch ! it will bring you back to your childhood.
+2,It's a new kind of Mario and I LOVE it.,You need to view this like it was a new kind of Super Mario Brother's set and story. Like a More Modern Day Mario. I loved the sets and actors. And the script was a typical rescue the lady that didn't know she was a princes. Just put your nerdiness to the side and view it as a new kind of Mario and you will enjoy it.
+1,T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E,"Just stick with the video games, whether they are old or new. This film fails on many levels: it's not as exciting or engaging as a real video game, and it's not as smart or entertaining as any other film. Not even Dennis Hopper can save it. Fans of the original Super Mario Bros. will be definitely disappointed not only because of the lack of excitement, but also the lack of any real connection between the game and the film. As a matter of fact, this doesn't even look like an actual Mario Brothers adaptation (there are many things in this movie that are not connected to the original games). It looks like a completely different fantasy film with just a few elements of the video games added in. I have never actually played Super Mario Bros. and I don't exactly hate this film. But still, the entire movie is flat, dull, and very uninteresting. If you absolutely love Nintendo, then stay away from the Super Mario Bros movie. Nothing in the film works.Grade: D"
+1,Terrible with a capital T,"This movie was screwed up all kind of ways.It wasn t even like the video game or even the cartoon.For example,King Kopa didn t look like how he supposed to be and the storyline seem like it was written by a 4 year old.I wonder if the director was on drugs while he was making this so called movie.To all the people that didnt see this movie,you don t need to because you will regret it.Its so bad that it will be perfect to be shown on MST3K."
+1,Certainly not the Worst Movie Ever!,"This is definately worthy of the MST3K treatment. It's really lame! Super Mario Bros. is about as playful and challenging as an unplugged pinball machine. While it isn't as bad as it is said to be, it is an early example of why videogames don't make good movies. Oh well, it's definately worthy of an MST3K treatment."
+1,WHERE is Nintendo when you need a decent plot?,"This movie is UNACCURATE! Stupid! Foolish! Laughable! Not like the games! How? Here's a list of what was bad about this so-called ""movie"":*The Goombas are tiny brown mushroom-like enemies not dinosaurs!*King Koopa is human!*The Mario Bros. do not live in Brooklyn in the games!!*Bowser (King Koopa) has a wife*In the games there IS no Dinosaurcity! It's the Mushroom Kingdom*Toad is not in this movie (dumb)*Yoshi was more cartoony and can talk in the games*More than HALF of the enemy characters are missing in this movieAND MANY MORE!But don't panic you'll get a good chuckle from the EXTREME bad acting! Seriously even Nintendo hated this movie!Overall: Is Super Mario Bros. bad? Of course not! It's not a bad game! It's just a bad movie. (...) If you want a splendid adventure then stick with the games."
+2,Hardly like the games but still good,I thought this was a great film. I admit it's different from the games. I wasn't born when the movie came out but I rented it. The film is a little weird at times. Like that evolution thing. The special effects are convincing enough. There's something I don't get. The film was relaesed in 1993. That's the same year jurassic park was released and it used cgi. So was this film made before CGI or what? If it did use cgi that would have been great! The idea of changing Bowser from a fire breathing monster into a human is silly. The film would have looked better if it was animated like the tv series so the can animate the enimies which would be easier. Too bad there isn't a sequel. It would have been nice.
+2,Cheaper elsewhere,"This is a great movie and worth any price however, I was at a Best Buy store recently and paid $5.99 plus tax. (BTY: it was not on sale but instead the everyday low price.)"
+2,Funny,"I'm surprised this movie was rated so recently, it was out in 1993 and rated 1999 and 2000, anyway. I saw this when it came out and saw it later, 7 years later to be exact. It was halarious, mostly the goombas, those tiny heads are so funny! It might have been better if things could be more like the game, but if it were it would probably lose alot in the translation, and like a contapositive of a statement means the same thing, the translation to movie and the translation of things like goombas, they even out for a pretty good movie. I now have a great urge to play Mario games, i saw it 1/2 hour ago. Too bad I won't be able to watch it again, I remember so little from the begining."
+2,A unique take on the subject matter!,"If SMB: The Movie hadn't been the first major film based on a video game, it would probably garner more favorable opinions. Think of all the terrible video game movies that came after it! Mario looks far superior in comparison.Overall, I ask that you put aside your vision of a Mario film and clear your mind of the traditional imagery in the games. You will see that Super Mario Bros. was a very unique take on a property that doesn't lend itself to live action film. I tip my hat to those involved in the actual creation & direction of the movie, since there was a lot of behind the scenes issues.Hopefully, we'll see an anniversary edition materialize in a year or so."
+2,Funny,This movie is very funny and entertaining but using the Mario Brothers name maybe they shouldn't have.
+2,my kids love it,my boys are 10 and 13 and they've seen this movie once a long time ago and recently asked me to see about getting it for them. I was happy when I found it here and I made the purchase easily. The kids are really into video games and love the movie
+1,Worst video game adaption for a move.,Some video game movies are great. Others are horrid. Super Mario Brothers goes beyond horrid! It seems as though nothing was thought out when writing the script for this movie and it does not resemble the game by Nintendo in anyway. If they had slapped a different name on this and changed the names of some of the characters I think this movie could have received 1.5 stars rather than just 1. There is nothing of value in this movie and I strongly suggest that you stay far away unless your looking for something to put yourself to sleep if you have insomnia.
+1,Super Mario Bros The Movie,"Hello People, I am going to be reviewing a Movie that ruined my school reputation.... The Movie itself is OK....These famous actors who are chosen to play mario and luigi are acting in this movie, OK.. So I was in first grade when I watched this on VHS, and then my best friend Louis who was sitting next to me at story time was talking to me and then this picture from the movie came in to my mind and I told him ""Let's be bad!"" From that day in first grade I would always go to the pricipals office and never complete assignments. That is why I would NOT recommend this movie for anyone under the age of 10, if you are 10, please have an adult with you so you don't get any ideas.Huge Mario Bros fan that is above 10... OK you can watch it, if you are age 9 or below please steer clear of this title.Please get this movie if you are above the age of ten!J.R. Platt"
+1,THIS SUX!!! aviod at all cost!!,"How much did Dennis Hopper get paid to appear in this stinkbomb!! I really respected Dennis Hopper, but after Space Truckers, Im not surprised he made this POS. If you are asking yourself ""this movie can't be THAT bad""...i'm telling you..YES IT CAN!!! It s probably worse that you can even imagine! and what happened to Capt.Lou? all I know is that after this garbage, Bob Hoskin's career went right in the toilet!! WHERE THIS TAPE BELONGS!!PS: no wonder it's out of print...NO ONE WANTED IT!!"
+1,EXCELLENT but.......,"Absolutely excellent!a mixture of pace, adventure, humor, add some originality to it!very good cocktail for young and old!BUT there is no audio French, not even subtitles !!!!! what a shame for the editor so I put only ONE STAR because of that !!!I got it in VHS and I transform it by myself, and I saw it in TV in FRENCH, so it exists !!"
+1,WORST. MOVIE. EVER.,"This being mario I thought this would be good.I was very, very, very wrong. VERY wrong."
+1,They could have done SO much more with this movie...,"I was very disappointed with this film. For one thing, the entire plot was wrong. They made a king who was a huge pile of muck, they made Toad into a human, and then a dino-type koopa (?!?), they made the koopa troopas look like deformed dinosaurs, and they gave the Marios practically no power at all-- no fireflowers, no super mushrooms... just one tiny bomb-omb. WHAT A JIP!! And where's Luigi's mustache?!"
+1,WORST FILM OF ALL FREAKIN TIME!!!,"Let me get straight to the point. This was a sorry excuse for a movie! The actual storyline for the game and the storyline for the movie wasn't similar even in the least!This movie was a freakin disgrace to the true Mario brothers themselves! To all of you people out there that gave this movie 5 stars I recommend you to get a CAT scan!!! If you didn't understand this statement,allow me to explain it to you...""GET YOUR FREAKIN HEAD'S EXAMINED!!!!""I think that all of the producers that helped to produce this sorry excuse for a movie should get fired and never set foot in the movie industry AGAIN!!!!!!!!!"
+2,A FUN FEST!,"If you watch this movie not expecting too much, especially a movie which does not really 100% emulate the game iteself, then you will be thrilled. The special effects are fantastic, especially since they were done in 1993. And the best part...........it's a good a comedy as anyone has ever done. Hoskins and Leguzimo are perfect together!"
+2,"Dorky, fun entertainment","Is the movie great? No, not if you are a die hard Mario Brothers fan who grew up with it in the 80's. Or isn't it? I saw this as a kid and was bummed by how not like the game it was. As an adult however, I've gotta say I have a new found love for this movie. As a re-imagining it's not bad, it's creative, and dammit, Dennis Hopper was epic in whatever he did! And, at both ages I loved that *SPOILER* Luigi gets the girl! (I always thought he got the shaft in the game. :) ) Check it out if you want, but I promise it can be a fun time."
+2,Classic Memories Abound,"This is a fun movie for anyone, but especially for the kids. Let them watch this movie and be amazed how excited they are to watch the adventure of Mario and Luigi over and over again. It works as a kids' movie, but even as an adult or parent you'll find things to enjoy. Give it a chance. You won't be disappointed."
+2,oh mario mario,"this is a very funny movie especially if you love the mario brothers games. many references to the games, obviously, and just a fun movie to watch."
+2,Needs no introduction,"This movie is probably my favorate action/adventure movie. with a great plot, story line and special effects, It needs no long reveiw. I canot wait for this DVD. It's so great, it needs no introduction. It needs no special features ^_^... not."
+2,"Not like the video game, but still fun!","This movie has received a lot of unfair criticism. Mostly, the problem is that this movie derrived from a video game. Some people dislike it because it comes from a video game and others hate it because it is too unlike the game. Admittedly, if there were some name and costume changes, this movie could be called something besides ""Super Mario Bros."".In any case, how good would the movie be if it featured a little plumber running through a bunch of turtles and jumping on to a flagpole? If it were too similar to the video game, many viewers would turn away (however, its unlikeness to the game has turned away some gamers). In any case, this movie is a lot of fun to watch. The characters are spirited and, as it says on the box, it's a blast to watch."
+2,GOOMBA! FUN FUN FUN!,"I love this video! The only thing that kept from a five star flick is because it only had some of the original Mario Bros music during the beginning-""A loong time ago..."", also, in the part before they get saved by fungus, Mario says ""I can't stop it! It doesn't have any brakes!"" is totally bogus. Because when they were in a COP car, between two COP cars, he BRAKED which helped him lose the dopes. I still love it! Rent it though, before you get it(if it's even possible to get it)."
+2,great movie,"this is just a great movie, nothin needs to be saidjust watch the movie and you'll know whyo yeah, did i mention, its an awesome movie!"
+1,Hey Bob Hoskins...what do you think of Super Mario Bros.?,"The following is excerpted from an actual interview with Bob Hoskins, star of Super Mario Bros.:Guardian: ""So, what's the worst job you've done?""Hoskins: ""Super Mario Bros.""Guardian: ""What has been your biggest disappointment?""Hoskins: ""Super Mario Bros.""Guardian: ""If you could edit your past, what would you change?""Hoskins: ""I wouldn't do Super Mario Bros.""Don't mince words, Bob...how did you REALLY feel about Super Mario Bros.?"
+1,It could have been better...,"I saw this movie last night and was not too impressed. I'm not going to say it wasn't ""realistic,"" it's not meant to be. I mean, jeez, look at the game! I will say that I wish it had more in common with the game... too much was changed, in my opinion. Luigi is a young guy (with no moustache!), Toad is some kind of hippie, and the Goombas are shrunken-head dinos. I suppose most people would expect things to be more similar to the original, just like they'd expect a movie based on a book to be similar. I also got the impression that the writer/director really wasn't familiar with the game, maybe that's why there were so many changes. In any case, it is always tough to take a story from one media to another, and it seems to me that the efforts more often than not fall short of the mark."
+1,Mario and Luigi on the big screen..not so good,putting Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo as the plumber brothers Mario and Luigi. Samantha Mathis is Princess Peach and Dennis Hopper is the boring King Bowser. some good moments here and there but whats the deal yo. the games are better then this monstrousity. damnit...they should of made a cartoon version. Leguizamo and Hoskins are ok as the brothers but wow.....not good and the Yoshi dinosaur is idiotic
+1,pitiful,"If you ask me, any movie that is based on a video game and they don't have similar story lines is a lame attempt at a movie. Lets take a look at the games, it doesn't take place in a city, iggy and spike are dinosaurs, Yoshi is not a pet to koopa, koopa's are turtle like creatures, Luigi has a moustache, and the maidens name is peach. In the movie, Mario and Luigi have to jump by using air stompers, the maiden's name is Daisy, Goomba's are humanoid in appearance, Koopa Troopa's drive around in cars, and there is no Bowser, just Koopa. I could go on for hours, but if you are a Mario fan, don't see this movie, STAY AWAY!!!"
+1,Worst Movie Ever Made?,"I used to think ""Howard The Duck"" was the worst movie ever made. I have since revised my opinion - though my 7-year old son thought it was ""awesome."" I wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 7, unless they've been de-evolved."
+1,???,This movie is awful. Not exactly sure why Nintendo ever allowed this to be released. Has nothing to do with the game.
+2,Classic,"Lambasted on it's original release and despite significant flaws, Super Mario Bros. has maintained a longevity which has transcended it's original release, and now is a cult classic"
+2,Highly Underrated,"I LOVE THIS MOVIE! So what if it's not the game! I'm just unhappy they did a crappy soundtrack. I had to buy a bootleg cd to get Alan Silvestri's score. The movie had its parts just for kids, but I am 15 years old and I still want a pair of those cool boots! I wish there was a DVD, too. When I first saw this movie, I hoped there would be a sequel, and I still want Super Mario Breothers Part II. Those of you who hate this movie wiil probably grow up to be critics, like another reviewer said. Critics usually hate the best movies. They hated this, The Goonies, Jurassic Park, Blues Brothers, etc., and these are great movies.Take a look after the credits for a surprise from the Super Koopa Cousins!"
+2,Great Movie!,"I love this movie, it is a great movie, a lot of people think this is a stupid movie, but I think it is a classic, and is VERY well done, I think everyone should own this movie, or at least watch it!!!"
+2,A Twist to the Classic Video Game!!!,"When I was a kid, I liked this movie. Now that I'm older, I still like it! The movie is very different from the game! It was cool that they played the Mario music at the beginning of the movie! Bob Hoskins made an awesome Mario, but I'm not sure John Legiuzamo was right for Luigi. Mario and Luigi meet a girl named Daisy (Princess Toadstool) Luigi starts to fall in love with her. Later two guys take Daisy back to another dimension. Mario and Luigi follow and come to a world where dinosaurs look like real people and live in a world where King Koopa rules. Mario and Luigi try to save Princess Daisy from Koopa's castle! If you love the game, you might like the film version of SUPER MARIO BROTHERS!!!"
+2,Its A Blast!,"It is a good movie that's much better than its reputation would indicate. It has creative costume design, a cool parallel world and groundbreaking digital effects that hold up even now, nearly 20 years later. It's just a fun movie with a lot going for it if you know where to look and how to appreciate it. It would heavily benefit from a Blu-Ray re-release that includes deleted scenes and other special features."
+2,Misunderstood movie,"The Mario movie may not have anything related to the games, but that's not what matter about it. What matters about it is that it's a good movie nonetheless.It is what some people call Mario on steroids. The Mario Bros venture through a cool-looking city, trying to go and rescue Princess Daisy from King Koopa, who is a human that descended from a T-Rex.How is that bad? It's cool!I mean, seriously. True, the cast seems a bit awkward, but that thought fades away once you see how tough Bob Hoskins makes Mario look. Ever wanted to hear Mario say ""C'mon kid...we're going in""? Here you go.If you like action-adventure movies, this is one you should watch. Mario fans who want him to stay within the Mushroom Kingdom-y elements should back off."
+2,Mario,great game...very cute movie replica of the game...my kids watched the movie and then high tailed it straight to there video systems.
+1,Mario vs Streetfighter which is worse?,"I love videogames, I love movies, sadly Hollywood has yet to figure out how to put these two together. To put it blankly, this movie is bad, really bad. This movie rivals streetfighter! They both have poor plots, sad sad dialogue, and nothing to do with the games their based on. Koompas aren't reptiles, and Van Dam sure doesn't seem american to me.Heres a better idea, if you like videogames, check out mortal kombat or resident evil. If you like family movies, which I think SMB was suppose to be, check out instead any Pixar movie. Especially with toy story 1 & 2 special editions out now."
+1,The 90's,"You may have used the arguement that this movie was released in the 90's, 93 to be exact, and that cgi wasn't developed yet. But, Jurassic Park came out that same year, didn't use cgi, and it didn't look like crap. Did the producers just not care? Explain that. Stop trying to mkae reasons whythis movie is good, because it just isn't."
+1,c'mon nintendo,"i'm not gunna lie. this is not a good movie. other game titles would have made a much better story. If they chose kirby, maybe. they could have made a million jokes about a wierd blob and an evil penguin. they could have had action with dark matter in a battle. they should make this movie, instead of more dumb mario movies. Kirby and King Dedede beat Mario and Luigi by a mile."
+1,This is a awful movie,When I first saw this movie I thought. The Girl gets captured by Bowser and Mario has to rescue her and Luigi tags along. Well I was sadly mistaken. This has to be one of the worst Video game to theatre movies I've ever seen. It has nothing to do with the mario games. I don't recall them having booster boots and I don't recall springy mushroom. And Yoshi's a baby raptor what's that about. If they would have made it a little better this would have been great. Shame Touchstone Pictures Shame.
+1,The worst console to cinema venture in history,"I guess I was like 13 when I first saw this movie. Even then I was smart enough to watch this tanked piece of garbage, and say to myself, ""What the hell is going on here?"" Bob Hoskins was okay, as Mario, but John Lequizzano as Luigi? Tear out my eyes, would you please? I'm so glad this film bombed. It would have been excruciatingly painful to watch a sequel. It was a disaster and it looked nothing like the game."
+1,All the bad things you heard and then some more.,"There is nothing good I can say about this movie.There is absolutely nothing remotely entertaining about it.If the main-characters didn't go by the names of Mario & Luigi, you'd be lost.Nothing here resembles the video-game it's based on, which isn't a bad thing neccessarily......except that nothing here resembles any kind of story.The acting is bad, perhaps on purpose......but who cares? It's not amusing in the slightest.The movie is boring. In 90 minutes, you'll want to gouge your eyes out.""Super Mario Bros."" -- the movie -- has been proven to damage brain-cells upon each viewing.In a Koopa-shell, don't waste your time on this movie. Don't even look at the cover. Don't even read this review. Just try and pretend this ""movie"" doesn't exist."
+1,Bob Hoskins and Dennis Hopper deserve Oscars,"for being in this movie. Not because their acting was great, but because they managed to get through the whole thing without having a ""how much money am I getting paid for this? How much money am I gettting paid for this?"" expression on their face. In a way it's too bad that this movie, and Mortal Kombat failed at the box office as it prevented other video game classics such as PacMan, Centipede and Joust from being made into live action movies. Darn the luck."
+2,"Not for everyone, but deserves its status as a cult favorite","I loved this movie in 1993, and I still do. Critics said it was ""too dark,"" but if you want something just like the game, watch the Saturday morning cartoon. The harsh, grimy netherworld of the Koopas is unexpectedly weird and creative, and with some of the last animatronic puppets before special effects went CG, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a small masterpiece."
+2,Ok - alternate universe. So?,"Why people are absolutely clobbering this movie, I don't know. As a guess, I would say that the title makes you think of the video games, but this is aboslutely *nothing* like the video games, be warned of that from the outset. However if (unlike many others) you can get around the fact that it is completely out of the ordinary for the mario universe, you'll be rewarded to find a great movie with a quite interesting story. I only dock this a star because of the expectations issue. This has no business having ""Mario Bros."" in the title, but otherwise highly recommended :)"
+1,Garbage.,"This movie typifies the lazy, expensive, misguided Hollywood misfires of the last 20 years, with its bargain-Blade-Runner-with-more-neon sets, poorly realized characters and jarring tonal shifts. Is it for kids? Is it for adults? A comedy? Thriller? Sci-fi? Who knows! Who cares!?Even if you completely ignore the video game origins (which this movie fouls up miserably), this movie does not work on its own as intelligible entertainment. The movie feels like a poorly directed stage play, with everyone pitching for the last row, but not campy or quotable enough to be memorable.For those of you who think this is an overlooked gem, I direct you to the climax, where Koopa basically stands in the same spot on a walkway for 20 minutes, while clichéd, cartoonish ""action"" unfolds on the same recycled sets around him.Another movie that tries to be everything and only succeeds at being boring and mildly nauseating. Only watch this out of sheer curiosity."
+2,SUPER DUPER!,"THIS MOVIE STARTS OUT PRETTY DARN STUPID BUT,IT GETS REALLY GOOD REALLY FAST!THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO SAY IS THIS.WHWERE'S LUIGIS MUSTACE?ALSO WHAT HAPPENED TO PEACH?IT'S A GREAT FAMILY MOVIE.I SUGGEST MAYBE GETTING THE ENTIRE FAMILY TOGETHER FOR THIS HILARIOUS MOVIE.IF THERE'S KIDS THAT ARE MARIO FANS IN THE FAMILY THEY'LL BE WATCHING THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN FOR ALL THE ACTION AND LAGHS OF THIS GREEEEEAAAAT MOVIE.EVEN NON-MARIO FANS WILL ENJOY THIS.TRUST ME."
+2,PT's Anesthetize...,"Incredible Band !! Incredible performance !! Being a long time PROG fan...Dream Theater, Rush , P Tree, Tool..etc... I love this DVD/Blu-Ray...Looks and sounds great on my new 59"" plasma.. Get it, You won't be disappointed. !! TV not included..sorry.."
+2,Audiovisual intoxication!,"You don't have to be a fan of PT to enjoy the magnificent accomplishment of video and sound that is Anesthitize. If you're a live music fan, there's no chance that you won't marvel at the technical ability, production, and flawless playing found here. If you like PT, well....welcome to Shangri-La. The only problem with the Blu-Ray is that the viewer will be spoiled forever - no other concert video will match up!"
+2,One Of The Best Musical Journeys & Musical Orgasom You Could Ever Have!,"The Best Experimental, Ambient, Melodic, Melanchoic & Creative Band On This Planet!!!!!!!This Live DVD Is A Must For Any PT Fan or If You Are Looking, Too See and Hear A Great Band? This Is It!!!!!!!Please Buy This Live DVD and I Think You Will Never Regret That You Did!!!!!!!Great Visual and Sounding Live DVD, You Will Be Hard Pressed To Find Any Live DVD That Is Better Made, Than This One!!!!!!! The Key Is, Too Play It Loud and Sit Back and Really Really Listen and Watch, Your In For A Musical Journey Wanting More!!!!!!!"
+2,blu ray,"great performance!!awesome band!!i sure wish it had Lazarus on it, however,there are a few tunes on this one that i just playover and over and over........"
+2,Steven Wilson is GOD!,"Absolutely, mind-blowingly awesome! Steven Wilson is the master of multi-channel sound production. Only HE could put together a disc that can (almost) capture the experience of a Porcupine Tree concert. Not to be missed!"
+2,It's all true!,"If I hadn't already seen them live a couple of years ago, I would swear this was studio magic. But it's not, just one of the greatest bands ever, and the best live band I have ever heard! Buy this, you will not be disappointed. I bought it for the Blu Ray, and it is stunning. Video and Audio is breath taking. Enjoy!"
+2,This blue-ray is wonderful...,Porcupine Tree is amazing! Essential for anyone who likes rock and roll.Anesthetize (DVD + Blu-ray)
+2,Excellent PT performance but the director was sleeping?,"It is absolutely unfortunate that such a performance has not been captured on video the way it should have. Lasse Hoile must have been sleeping when he was directing/editing this magnificent event. Every time someone should have been the focal point, he is showing someone else. Aside from that, this is nothing less than what one should expect from PT."
+1,"Great band, HORRIBLE video","I don't get it. I love this band and have turned numerous friends on to them. All have been impressed, but their DVDs blow! Almost unwatchable due to there is seldom more than 3 seconds and typically 1 to 1 1/2 seconds of viewing without a camera angle change or change to somewhere else on stage. No continuity whatsoever! Dizzying and not in a good way. I was so excited to watch this. Bought both of the DVDs and watched each to about the 5th song before stopping in complete dissappointment. Watch and judge for yourself, but I became quite sour on these guys due to this, though I love their music and I'm sure this feeling will subside, but the DVDs are in the trash. There is ZERO opportunity to ""get in to the song"" with all of the viewing changes. There are so many awesome live concert videos available from numerous bands, but PT DVDs are NOT them! Sorry PT fans, but you must have received different DVDs than I. But do go and buy ALL of their CDs. Great Band!"
+1,Awful,"Wow, how bad does it get.It was a chore to read this book. It contains the most unlikely and implausible plot. The characters seemed to be conjured up and very unreal. Not interesting, not funny, not entertaining and it was really hard work to get through it.I droppped my copy in the trash bin when I finished reading it. There is no way I could ever read it again and I wouldn't want to inflict it on anyone else.I've never felt this way about any other book. It was awful."
+2,"Great, but not as good as TGN2","The mix is good, and I liked almost all the tracks, but there was just something misssing in the cd that only TGN2 had. There was more hard trance/goa in TGN2, and TGN3 is more regular trance, which is still really good. My favorite track on this cd is ""Madagascar"" by Art of Trance, it just has an awesome background beat. I'm a stern follower of the TGN series, and I think it's one of the better trance mix series out there. TGN3 is a great cd, and I recommend it to anyone who is a trance lover, or hasn't experienced trance yet. Better yet, get this and TGN2, and you'll really be trancin' it up! =)"
+2,High Quality,"This cd was at one point one of my most over played. I have moved on to brighter prospects. The cd has many slow moments of relentless repetative sounds that blend together so effortlessly due to their lack of individualism. However the last track Katria is a wonderous magical piece that creates an awesome world in my mind. The beats are very basic and driving, but still get the job done. I feel as far as compilation discs go, it is above average."
+2,TGN 3,"When I first heard this CD, I loved it from the get go. The music is very hypnotic, while at the same time it infuses you with a lightening bolt of high powered trance trip'n. This makes an excellent medium for visualization (the internal kind, not the video kind), meditation, and just trancing out. Oh yeah, and dance. Dance, dance, and dance to this badboy. Even at 56 years old, I can feel the electric current going through me like I was made of copper. Did I mention it's downright sensuous too...oooeee baby, it sure'nuff is."
+2,short and sweet,This is a basic book on how your thoughts are vibrations. They vibrate out into the Universe and you get exactly what you vibrate. This is a good book to carry around in a purse or pocket to remind yourself of this simple Law of Attraction.
+2,same metaphysical stuff fewer words,"What I like about this book is its brevity. It teaches the same things as the other metaphysical books, but with fewer words. Examples would be like the acronym F.E.A.R., false evidense appearing real; what you think about expands; staying positive and removing limiting beliefs by replacing them with a corresponding empowering belief. Example would be ""I am a good speller"" instead of ""I am a bad speller."" If you don't want to wade through thousands of words on metaphysical truths but would rather have the short, abridged version of metaphysical self help, then buy this. Also Maxwell Maltz's book called Psycho-Cybernetics which I think was published back in 1960 would be a good complement to this one."
+2,Before You Think Another Thought,"Short and sweet. As other reviews point out, yes, this may not have anything new, but it is written so well and so simply, that all you've read before finally sinks in!"
+2,"Short, insightful and to the point","Before You Think Another Thought is short, insightful and to the point. It is easy to read and the thought process is well developed.There is no question that your circumstances are a direct result of your thought process. While this is a difficult concept for most folks to grasp, it is true and Doyle does a good job of leading the reader to this conclusion.The book is written in simple terms and has a fairly good set of exercises in the appendix.While the concepts are simple, like any process that requires you to change, they are not necessaily easy. In fact the author cautions against trying to make massive changes in your life. Rather giving the sound advice of taking small steps and making one change at a time.These concepts are not new. But they are presented in a fresh and easy to understand manner and can serve as a great way to reinforce what you may have been taught by others.It is certainly worth reading."
+2,"Fantastic book! Before you read another book, read this...","This book is short, yet it describes the relationship between our thought, feeling and behavior very correctly. I like the part that our thoughts actually determine our perception and our life. Also, the fact that it is not authored by a star author proves the fact that all of us can have good thoughts and good results, if we put them into practise.AndyTheCoachAsia Coaching TrainingSingapore, Asia"
+1,Seth,"This book is really a very simplified version of the Seth ideas written down by Jane Roberts in her many books. The Seth books are much more detailed and profound, but for our fast-food society, this book is for those who don't want to take the time to read the real thing."
+1,Psycho Babble,The other reviewers owe me the price of this book. They are either very gullible or relatives of the author.Thoughts have frequencies and travel faster than light.Need I say more?
+2,I enjoyed it,"I enjoyed the book, it was easy reading, and it helped to clarify why I keep getting the same results in my life."
+2,It's 1984 All Over Again!,"The A-Team are back in this terrific assemblance of music from the TV score. From the opening theme, to the A-Team in New York City, and right through the closing theme you cannot help but visualize Hannibal, Face Man, B.A. & Howling Mad Murdock either eluding, chasing, fighting or rescuing someone. If you appreciated the shows music back in the 80's - ""you ain't heard nothing yet!"" until you've heard it on digital disc. An absolute must for all true fans of the A-Team"
+2,A Great Sountrack,"This soundtrack is one of the best classic television scores I have heard. It contains such classic tracks heard on the A Team as ""move sucka"" and ""taxi chase"". This is just great music and brings back memories of Mr. T, Hanibal and the A Team. It makes me want to get out in my 1982 Custom GMC Black Van, drink Milk, go to the youth center to hang out with the kids, or throw people. So quit yo jibba jabba and buy this sountrack foo'"
+1,Disappointed...,"For the money ~ I was very disappointed in these earring and I wrote to the seller right a way.I had to go away on a family reunion but I did not even bring them ~ they are not classey looking at all. For Chalcedony I was so sadly let down. Think Twice is my advice! Lynn C. ~ South Jersey, N. J."
+2,I'm the author,"I am the author of this book. It is no longer being printed. I gave it only four stars because its 2009 successor is deserving of five stars.Go to the following Amazon.com page to see West Side Publishing's ""Armchair Reader: The Last Survivors of Historical Events, Movies, Disasters, and More""Armchair Reader: The Last Survivors of Historical Events, Movies, Disasters, and MoreRobert Ernest Hubbard"
+1,"Good Computer Screen Quality, But....","I was very disappointed with the images produced by this camera. I had hoped the ultra-wide photos (which was my main reason for going with this camera) also would be ultra sharp, but instead they tended to be soft. The camera has a lag time of about 1/10th of a second, so it's more of a point, shoot and wait camera.The V705 may be okay for posting internet images or enlarging to small prints, but don't expect the sharpness typical of better quality cameras. In my opinion, the camera squeezes too much out of a JPEG photo by way of compression and shooting TIF files just isn't practical.I demand better image quality from my cameras and, when zooming in, I like to see detail. I certainly don't like everything going soft."
+2,Kodak digital camera,Easy to use and takes great shots. I recommend buying an extra card for extra pictures.
+1,Believe the negative reviews,"As a realtor, I was very excited about this camera for wide angle interior shots at a low price in a very compact package. Unfortunately, the picture quality is very dissapointing. The images are barely adequate for web posting and brochure printing. Pictures are very soft and seem out of focus. I'll keep using it until I can find a better alternative without dropping over a grand on a digital SLR with a wide angle lense. If anyone know of a better quality, compact wide angle - please let me know!"
+2,kodak camera,"The picture quality is good, but when you take the flash off you have to hold still to take a picture or it will blur. If you have the flash on and you are moving or are in a car taking a picture it will not blur.Overall i really like this camera and the wide viewing screen is awesome"
+2,Satisfied,"The camera worked great for about 3 weeks and then took a dump. Since this was such an expensive purchase, we contacted the seller and he was more than happy to help us with whatever was necessary to make it right. It's true...satisfaction is the key to success!"
+1,Love the camera but buyers BEWARE!!!,"I love everything about this camera BUT....The display is very touchy. I only owned the camera for 2 months and my display broke. I had it in a case and must have bumped it just right. My display shattered. Mind you there is not a view finder so you can only guess what you are taking pictures of. This is NOT covered under your warranty. My camer has been in the repair shop for 3 weeks now and since the camera is so new there is no parts available yet. So I am sitting here with no camera, which is really bothersome since I Love taking pictures. I figured I would spend more for a nice quality camera and have no worries but who knew this would happen! So I highly recommend this camera but you MUST be VERY VERY careful with it!"
+1,Not Happy With This Camera,"I have many digital cameras, thought I would try the V705.The anti blur technology does not work very good, if at all.Doesnt support high speed SD cards.Uses Hi Compression, no way to change it = low quality Pictures.Quick Time Video is not a good mode, I would like AVISCN Custom mode is a joke.I talked to Kodak about these things and they are sorry.I will stick with a Winner, hp R817."
+2,Tops,"Before I bought this camera, I was worried about some of the reviews. I guess you can't please everyone. As long as you can recharge the camera, or carry a spare li-ion battery, you will be fine. The zoom is great, but the really outstanding feature of this camera is the wide angle lens. You won't be just using it for those indoor family shots-- it is great outdoors too, taking in additional scenery without distortion. The panorama feature is easy to use, too. I took 245 pictures in 7 days and love this camera."
+2,"Capture the Room, Capture the View, Capture the Mood","This camera was purchased primarily for real estate use. Wide angle photos that capture the whole room, floor and ceiling even. I just too prom photos of my kids at the Hyatt Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. They've been asked by their friends if we hired a professional photographer. I'm pleased with the equipment and it is very easy to use - without even reading the manual :)"
+2,Quality Product and Service!,"I did not expect much when purchasing pants online; however, Jos A Bank really delivered. The pants arrived very quickly and it was packaged very professionally. They really give care and attention to each product. The pants fit my son perfectly, and they are well worth the cost (very reasonable for the product). Jos A Bank has exceeded my expectations three-fold."
+2,A great bio!,"Man, was this a great read! Sylvester truly was more than a he or a she. Sylvester was Sylvester and this book makes it a point to stress it while documenting his short life. His life, intertwined with the Cockettes, the Disquotays, and his work with Martha and Izora (Two Tons of Fun, The Weathergirls, C+C Music Factory, Black Box, etc.) reflect the depth and response to the radical social changes taking place in America. Sylvester's life and times are true inspiration to those seeking to institute radical personal change.I was much too young to enjoy the true disco days, but I remember listening to 7"" records of ""Dance (Disco Heat)"" and ""You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)"" as a youth. In any case, I wish more of Sylvester's life and work were available, especially his rock and roll days. This book and the existing recordings will have to suffice."
+1,Not the best,"I am an avid reader so when I had an assignment in my Psychology class I was excited to see what there was to offer on Erik Erikson. I read the reviews on this book and it was promising. I bought it from Amazon.com and it came quickly, quicker then it said it would. I got through the first chapter all right but then things just went downhill. It was boring, I found it not to be well written. I normally enjoy reading about his theories and studies but this was not a great book. I would not recommend this book."
+2,very handy,"Childhood and Society guides its readers far deep into children's mind and its pychological intricacies. Using study of cases carefully chosen and great psychoanalytical knowlege, Erikson, with his long experience, enlight us, making easy to undertand some of the most complicated concepts in Freud's theory.It's sure a worth reading work."
+2,Scared the crap out of me!,I originally saw this movie in 1966 while pregnant with my first child. Not a recommended thing to do. Scared me to death and made me realize what evil is out there. Still just as scary today.
+2,looking for facts,"there must be someone who knows the answer to this: the baby as per wikipedia, says the baby was due 06/28/66 - My Question is: what day did the baby actually get delivered - ppl have told me yrs. ago it was 06/26/66 - any help would be appreciated!!!"
+2,excellent!,"not a huge fan of Mia Farrow but she was EXCELLENT in this! this film centers around her and her husband who live in an old apartment building in NYC and theyre trying to have a baby. They have a few problems with a nosy old couple who turn out to be witches after their baby, and it turns out the husband was in it all along. no one believes her when she suspects these people, so they are all against her. i dont want to tell you the end, that would spoil it, LOL i know its fiction but the only thing i have a problem with the film is the fact that witches are always being portrayed as evil, and they are not...i guess alot of films would not have been made if they didnt believe that."
+2,"good movie, sucky ending.","The movie was good right down to that ending. If it were me I would just kill the people and kill the baby. The baby wasn`t even a normal baby. I just think that it was a great movie but should have made the ending better, but that`s not the director`s fault it`s the author`s."
+1,Dissappoinment,"So was the movie chilling or frightening? The answer is no. I didn't like the movie at all. I may have seen the Exorcist too many times but I think that the movie wasn't scary enough to keep me satisfied. It wasn't a surprise that I was dissappointed after seeing it. It's absolutely not a horror movie only a good psychic thriller. I think that the fault is all Ira Levin's and his original book. Well, he has never been my favourite writer. Of course Roman Polanski is a good film director and Rosemary's Baby were a nice sightseeing into New York in the 60's. But it offered me nothing else."
+1,The absolute worst movie ever made,"I consider it an amazing feat of strength that I managed to sit through this entire movie. Within the first 20 minutes you understand what's going on, so then you expect something to be done about it, but NOTHING HAPPENS! You try to convince yourself that the movie must be building up to a great ending sequence but it just isn't there. Without question this is only worth seeing if you want to find out how bad films can actually be."
+1,Did I see the wrong movie?,"Okay, some of the reviews said that this was better than the Exorcist (if that was humanly possible), and it wasn't. After seeing the Exorcist, no other scary movie compares. This had an easy plot to follow, lots of chanting, and a bunch of crazy witches saying Hail Satan! The scariest part of this movie is the FBI warning at the beggining. I gave it two stars for the opening song, but other than that skip it. Almost as stupid as The Other. Not The Others, The Other. The Exorcist is way better, and I'm not a die hard Exorcist fan, The Exorcist is simply the Scariest movie ever, because demonic possesion is very real. I was ""privleged"" to witness one, and I still have nightmares to this day. This is another dumb anti-christ movie. The only good one was The Omen. Skip this and rent The Exorcist or The Omen."
+2,This film has haunted me my whole life.,"I caught glimpses of this on cable as a kid, and those parts interspersed with ominous warnings from adults about this movie, have driven it to legendary status within my brain.I imagine scenes in my head now that aren't actually in the movie because Polanski is so masterful at suggesting more than is actually on the screen. This movie, along with Chinatown, shows Polanski is at his most suggestive and subtle.He absolutely reaches the ideal that Hemingway talked about with ""90% of the story submerged beneath the surface""--only Polanski does it on film in a way that no one else has done before or since.Hail Satan!Err..Hail Polanski!"
+2,A Classic Tale Of Naivety,"100 years from now, actress Mia Farrow will be remembered in her role in this classic ""horror"" movie, much more than her current role as an activist with the United Nations (UN). This aged ""horror"" movie may be a drag, but shows the supreme acting finesse of Mia Farrow. She plays a naive woman whose husband got too friendly with their Satanist neighbours. She ends up being used, conned and abused. It teaches you not to be too trusting with people with strange practices and behaviours.If you're looking for scary scenes based on 21st century digital standards, there are none. But, back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, this movie was still talked about, at least till ""The Exorcist"" came around and trumped all horror cards as the best remembered classic horror movie of all time.Recommended viewing:The Exorcist: Director's Cut (Extended Edition)The Exorcist (The Version You've Never Seen)"
+2,Ever felt paranoid?,"This is an example of absolute perfect filmaking. If you read the book, you will know what I mean. It is probably the most true-to-the-original screenplay ever written.Slowly building on on how the everyday things we hear and see can turn into our worst fears, this film spells horror in it's most realistic form ....plain old paranoia. Or is it?""This is no dream; this is really happening!""Watch it over and over again for the view of NYC mid-sixties ... the bright cheerful whites and yellows everywhere... Christmas in the city ... and wow, can they be creepy!Amazing."
+2,Classic horror,"This is a horror masterpiece. I return to this movie every October. I watch it from my dark, cold, New England bedroom. On repeated viewings it's just as scary as the first time I saw it...over 20 years ago. Read the book as well; it's just as good."
+2,ROSEMARYS BABY,This is a fantastic movie. They don't make them like this anymore.I would recommend this one for a must see!!
+1,Boring and stupid!,"Oh my god! This movie was so pathetic. I rented it hoping it would be good like I had heard. But no! What I saw was the most stupid and boring movie! The acting was good and so was the story, but the movie sucked, STAY FAR, FAR AWAY!"
+1,Be careful.....,"I bought this movie because I heard and read good things about it. Maybe these reviews were all written in the 60s who knows. Personally, this movie is overrated and the ending is just awful. I gave 2 stars for the simple reason that Mia Farrow is stunning."
+1,INCONSIDERATE AND UNRELIABLE,WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ANY OF THE 4 E-MAILS THAT WERE SENT INQUIREING ABOUT MY PURCHASE! IGNORED ME WHEN I TOLD THEM TO CANCIL MY PURCHASE AND REFUND MY MONEY!
+1,AN EVIL MOVIE!,this is an evil movie two of the actors died of cancer not long after the movie came out sidney blackmer and marurice evans and john cassavetes died also he not that old at the time he died you see the devil in this movie and you see the baby of the devil im no bible pounder but this movie i think they called on somthing evil when they made it roman polanski is evil him self ira levin too in short do not buy this movie!they even had a book of witch craft and devil worship in the movie.
+2,Horror Movies,"A classic movie, still spooky after all these years. You can see the difference between good and evil through-out this film."
+2,"Not the best horror movie, the best movie.","Seen it 40 times. This movie is perfect. It is astonishing that it was made so long ago.The entire movie is a buildup to the final sequence where she accepts the child. Though shocking, we realize it's not the least bit of a surprise - given her devotion to what she carried for so many months.Best line: ""He has his father's eyes"""
+2,Best DVD ever.,"Well close to it, this is what DVD should be about. Good and interesting extras (not just the movie, you can get that on VHS). On this one you actually get to see the beautiful Sharon Tate, she also had a very, very small cameo in the movie (don't blink). Since Paramount released this with the necessary extras to a successful DVD why didn't they do it with Ordinary People. I will not buy it and nor will anyone I know until justice is done."
+2,a good story with a exellent actress,"but the one thing that i didnt exepted is the end of the movie i didnt exept it like that, it wasnt on my mind i was thinking that something terrible will happening when i saw the movie at the first but i cant tell it`s a bad! it`s not couse it is an old movie you exept any thing couse its old but at the end it is a classic movie i cant say it`s horror half by half"
+1,Boring,"I thought it was idiotic & at times downright silly. At the end I felt like laughing. If I had been a kid watching this I guess I might have felt the ""horror"" others talk about but as an adult it was nothing more than nonsensical tripe."
+1,could not see it...,"yet i guess the movie must be great, i did not see that this dvd is only for certain countries n doesnt play here in the States.. so that kinda sucks money down the drain...."
+1,So....,"I do not know why this is a classic horror. It's pretty stupid. The characters are vacuous, the plot line is clice""d, the ending was retarded."
+2,The best supsense movie,"I saw this movie over a dozen times & enjoy it everytime. Some viewers confuse this movie as a HORROR movie, & they expect to see blood & massacre on screen. But this is certainly not Polanski style. This one keeps you in suspense until the end of the movie. If you have read the book, you appreciate how Polanski directed the movie true to the essence of the novel. The dream sequence is exactly how IRA LEVIN wrote in his book & Polanski did a good job. There are too many young audiences nowadays only look for 'blood & terror' in movies & don't appreciate such a fine film. They better off just watch the cheap flicks...."
+2,One of the best Horror Movies,I absolutely love this movie. From beginning to end you can't look away. It starts off sweet and as it moves along it gets creepier and scarier. Poor Rosemary. Definetely a must see for horror movie fans.
+2,"next to yoko, this was the craziest person ever living in the dakota","roman polanski firmly established himself among american audiences when he took ira levins fine potboiler into a different stratum. of course the movie has taken on an eerily prescient nature what with the events of polanskis life shortly afterwards (and id love to see it with its bookmark, the 1971 ""macbeth"" -- sadly not on dvd). but this was the best (maybe the ONLY good) performance mia farrow ever gave, and theres a ton of great supporting work, most notably by ruth gordon who turned this oscar winning role into a late career surge. thankfully censorious rules restrained what a few years later might well have given way to excesses. this movie captures 1968 new york city in a manner few others do."
+2,A definate classic - must see for any horror fan!!!,"This one is definately one of the Top Ten best horror films of all times. I've found that horror flicks shot in the 60s and 70s tend to be dull and lackluster, absent of any real scares. Of course, many have good plots, which is why Hollywood ressurects them from time to time with new casts, etc. But, Rosemary's Baby really stands the test of time. There are some genuinely suspenseful and ""spooky"" moments - and it's a clever movie as well. I'd definately recommend it, and I'm a pretty tough critic.Just by way of background, and while other reviewers seems to prefer to reveal much of the story and plot, I think that sort of ruins the film in many cases. So, you'll want to look for other reviews and reviewers if that is what you are looking for..."
+1,What a disappointment,"From reviews I had thought RB would be a genuine thriller.The only thing I found thrilling was the realization after anhour or so that the film would soon be over. Can't understand why anyone would make the effort to mentally get into this film.I found it corny and I'm certainly glad I didn't pay for the DVDthat I watched. Everything about this film was heavy - heavy acting, heavy scripting. Heavy,heavy, heavy."
+1,Didnt like it,I didnt like this movie all too much... I thought it would be great but whats so scarey about it? I guess in my young age I dont understand what its like to have satans child but I still thought it was dumb and not scary at all. I have watch alot of horror movies... ALOT! And this one shouldnt be one of them its not even scary... If you are looking for thrills and chills look somewhere else because this movie is purely made for people who are scared VERY easily.
+1,It ain't The Exorcist...,"Don't bother with Rosemary's Baby. Don't watch it unless you are really bored on a rainy day. The film is so slow-paced and dated; 20 minutes in to the film I was looking at my watch to see how much longer I'd have to suffer. It finally ended and I let out a long sigh of relief! It is SO boring, you'll just go crazy! Please, for the love of goodness see the infinitely superior The Exorcist instead of this turkey any day of the week."
+1,The most overrated movie I have ever seen.,"Maybe I am just too young to get it, but it was not scary, not clever, and just not good.I watched the movie anticipating that it had to end well, but the ending made the movie worse.This is my first review. I just had to speak out against this movie."
+1,am I dreaming?,"Some years ago i saw ""Rosemary's Baby"", and I am positive that at the end of the film Rosemary looks into the cradle and sees her baby. The baby has claws for hands and yellow eyes. In the version I just saw, however, there is no view of the baby. Was I dreaming?"
+1,Overrated!!!,"This movie is 2 plus hours of wasted time. Let me tell you the movie in one sentence: Mia Farrows husband in the movie is a struggling actor, who makes a deal with the Devil in order to procure more work. As a result, Mia Farrow's child becomes the son of Satan. That's the whole movie! There is absolutely no suspense, terror, horror...nothing. With the exception of a tense moment right before the 2 hour mark, this movie is boring and bland.Our DVD case states ""Roman Polanski's Award-Winning Film"". It's hardly award winning! The only winner was actress Ruth Gordon, who won for Best Supporting Actress. Other than that, I can't say what is so award winning about it. I will say that in my book, it is award winning for being one of the top 10 worst movies I've ever seen."
+1,This is a classic??,"I had heard this was one of the best horror movies of all time, but my experience was that it was one of the most ridiculous and worst movies I had ever seen. I'd steer clear of this lemon. Ugh!"
+1,Way Overrated,"Pretty dumb, unrealistic, and not scary at all. In comparison just shows how great, realistic and well made The Exorcist is."
+2,Brilliant.,"Certainly on my ten-best list, ROSEMARY'S BABY is one of the most frightening films ever made. The genius of the film is that it juxtaposes the mundane with the most beastly and achieves it with little graphic violence. The carnage occurs mostly off-screen and we see the crowd in the street or hear the terrible news over the phone just as we would in real-life.Polanski plays (or preys) masterfully on natural human paranoia and allows the viewer's imagination to construct the most heinous outcome. Mia Farrow is the innocent who is led by her ""loving"" husband, respected doctor and eccentric neighbors into a woman's worst nightmare."
+2,"Engrossing, Believable Suspenseful, Thrilling Horror Classic","This is my FAVORITE horror/suspense movie! The acting is so well done, with each performance absolutely believable. You wonder yourself if this is just a dream or is it reality? The mixture of then-current events of the 1960s woven into the lives of each character makes you feel as if your right in the movie with them! Superb acting, directing, filming. Makes you see how a movie doesn't have to be chop 'em up, slice-n-dice movie to be a legitimate horror classic! I used to stay up late every time it was on the Late Late Movie! And now, I even own a copy for myself! Absolutely a MUST SEE!!!!!!!!"
+2,Scary!!,"This is one scary movie for it's time. The first time I saw this movie was many, many years ago. I'm not frightened by it now but, I was then. If you like scary movies without all the gore then you will like this thriller. Mia Farrow is a great actress. The scene where she cuts her hair was real. She wasn't wearing a wig. She had gotten into a fight with her then husband so she cut all her hair off. They had to shoot a different scene with her because of what she did."
+2,Excellent modern day horror film,"Realistic 1960's horror film filled with great performances by an ensemble cast. I felt this was one of Roman Polanski's best directed films. Well written script leaves the viewer wondering until the final few minutes whether or not the central character is truly a victim or simply paranoid. Dialogue closely follows Ira Levin's novel. Unfortunately, younger viewers used to special effects or gore may be put off or bored by the lack of both. Horror and tension is created instead with dialogue and the viewer's imagination."
+1,Yawn.,"The TV Guide called it probably the best horror movie ever made. This was supposed to be a classic? I guess it was a classic con-job. Mia's character, or was it just Mia, was so unbelievable. The whole tale seems so, simplistic? Oh let's not go over for dinner, oh we will, oh it is so ironic Guy's suddenly taken a liking to his neighbors. The 'suggestions' and red-herrings didn't help much in alleviating the pain of a sad non-ending. I would recommend this to film buffs only. For me, at the end of two and a half hours, it felt like nothing much had happened."
+1,I dont get it?,"I am a very big fan of horror movies, I have been snice I was around 5 or so. This was on sometime during Hallooween on AMC, and it was always one of the ""100 Most Horror Movies"" on Bravo. When I watched it before that show was on I saw a few parts and though to myself when does the good part come?..But I ended up about to fall asleep so I taped it, but not every part came on, then I watched it again and though to myself this is not even scary what makes it so scary?...The movies mostly about a young women and her husband who want a kid, then when she gets it(supposly she's rapped by the devil), and her kids the devil living inside her, but nothing really scary happened I was pretty dispointed."
+1,A waste of a good plot,"I thought that this movie was going to be scary, and terrifying. In the end, it was stupid and meaningless. The plot was good, but it was played out all wrong. It was a waste of a good 2 and a half hours and it was one of the worst movies I have ever seen."
+1,Yuck!,"Rosemary's Baby starring Mia Farrow is a total disaster. The ending is cheesy, what was Roman Polanski thinking? This horror flick is considered a classic but I think it's a muddled mess. Stay away from this turkey."
+1,Sort of well filmed. But a bad story.,"Nothing much to say here. It's well filmed, but it's the story I don't like. I like happy endings. Don't expect a happy ending on this one. Very disturbing."
+1,One of the worst ever.,"This stands out in my mind as one of the biggest wastes of time I ever spent watching a movie. The name of the movie is Rosemary's Baby, the whole movie centers around awaiting the birth of the baby, and after all is said and done, we spend a lot of time being bored and not seeing the baby. Total rip-off. Save your time and money. This movie is complete garbage, regardless of the decent acting."
+1,Not a Masterpiece.,"First off it was made by a Perv, Second it is creepy with everybody in on it type of thing, and it's representative of the era and Hollywood's Obsession with The Bizarre and Plain dumb. Masterpiece? NO."
+1,Long and boring,"I can summarize why I didn't like this movie pretty quickly. It was long and boring, and the antichrist wasn't born until about the end of the movie, and then it was over. Nothing really interesting really happened. I felt like it was a waste of time. If you want a good movie about the incarnation of the antichrist, what The Omen, it's much more worth the time."
+1,Rosemarys Boring,"This movie was not as good as it seems. When i first rented it, I thought it was going to be pretty good considering I like classic horror films. But to my belief, it was very boring. The begining was pretty interesting with the couple looking for an appartment to rent, and the dead body in the begining/middle. But after a while it was very bland. Especially the part where she gets pregnant. I actually laughed during one part where she was ""floating on a bed in the middle of the ocean"". I rated it one star only because of the connections the movie made at the end with all of its characters. There was only one exciting part where i was saying to myself, ""finally"" but then it ended very quickly. I thought her decision was ludacris at the end. Don't waist two hours like i did watching this film."
+2,Handy fishing companion,"Fits in my pocket when I go fishing - I read a bit after I cast the line. Best days of my life are with a trout stream, rod and this book."
+2,"Full contents, Good price!","I'm flyfisher in Korea. I think there is no necessity for talking about this book. Because this is so famous book to fishermans, as you know. Specially, this paperback edition is good for your wallet, with no omission. In a word, Full content, Good price!"
+1,A Disappointing Reproduction,"Whilst this edition/reprint includes the Charles Cotton supplement, the print quality is abominable. This is most evident when you look at the etchings and woodcuts. If you have seen the originals, they are crisp, clean and beautiful. In this book, they are little better than black smudges, with no fine detail visible. The tale in it's completeness is one thing. The etchings and woodcuts should add a beauty and delight to the whole experience of reading and owning this book. This version, printed on poor quality paper, is a huge disappointment."
+1,Disappointing - not good for a 2 year old,"This was very disappointing, we bought the Bob the Builder version for our 2 year old, and he had the same problems as the previous reviewer with stickers ripping. The reusability factor was also not there, after a 2 year old pulling them off and trying to reapply them just the first time, they were curling up at all the edges and not staying sticky. The other problem with this book is that the pages are non-contiguous posters, which means for him to use them as whole pictures, without pulling out 3 staples and then losing posters and stickers. All in all, I agree with the previous reviewer that this is a very poor book for little kiddos."
+2,A big hit!,"My 23-month-old LOVES this sticker book. He has been using it almost every day for a month, and he still loves it. I sit with him while he plays with it to help him bring the edges of the stickers up from the pages. The stickers are losing their stickiness now, but it was a good deal for a month of play!"
+2,ONE OF THE BEST,I use this book almost every lesson for my Algebra classes.One of the best for extra practice.
+2,"BRAVO , Michael ****** Thank you for this music!","Could we please skip the ""vibrato"" chatter and get to the man and his music? This is a person with such a versatile voice. We find him on the musical stage in his ""Broadway"" voice, then we find him singing pop selections with a strong resemblance to Tom Jones! Then he surprises us with beautiful ballads. His rendition of ""Bring Him Home"" and ""Send in the Clowns"" show great mastery. Not many can sing ""Bring Him Home"" and really do it justice. Any legit singer will admit that anyone can belt out a song, but a quality singer can sing softly with a controlled, beautiful, and rich tone. Michael accomplishes this--it's just gorgeous. The album has something for everyone and showcases Michael's range and skill. You feel mellow one moment and then he makes you want to jump and shout!! Really enchanting---run to get your copy. Hats off to you, Michael!"
+2,Delicious,"This is a wonderful, quiet and relaxing CD that I find Iput on quite often. MB has a wonderful voice that canjust about sing anything. If you want good music try thisCD and then look up and find the rest of his music. Hewasn't awarded England's top male singer in the past 25 yearsfor nothing. He certainly is my favorite singer and I willcontinue to purchase every album and every video he puts out."
+1,Not another over the top CD,"I am really bothered by the way Michael Ball delivered the songs in this CD. He is so over-acting, no subtlety whatsover. It sounded amateurish and over-done. I hope he learns how to town down in the future. His take on ""The Winner Takes it All"" is so softy in approach. Please, no more over the top performace. Only Barbra Streisand can pull that one!!!!"
+1,Not Again!,"I keep hoping that Ball will release an album that isn't as overproduced as his vibrato but I have yet to hear it. How can an album this uncreative seem so pretentious? I wish Ball would follow in the footsteps of Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone and others who have toned down their vocals and orchesrations and give us a more intimate and diverse look at what he can do. Please save the theatrics for the Original Cast Albums!Just my opinion.JMF"
+2,I LOVE THIS CD !!!!,Michael puts so much passion and feeling into everything he sings.This CD really high lights his great talent and range. He cansing a song that you've heard others sing but when he sings it heputs so much power and feeling into it that it sounds like a brand newsong. I listen to this CD everyday because it is so relaxing &I love all the songs on it. One of my favorites is BRING HIM HOME. I have just about all of his CD's but I think this is my favorite. I think he is probably one of if not the best singertoday. He can sing any kind of music & make it sound wonderful.
+2,"""Michael's style & charm come shining through""","Look out folks, when Ball is on...he's untouchable. One of those rare artists who gives it all he's got, and then some. Michaelstarted his career in Musical Theatre, his love of performing is completely honest...and it shows.Choosing stand outs, much less highlights is tough, but here goes ~ ""SEASON'S OF LOVE""...""THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL""...""CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT""...""LIFT THE WINGS"", the lyrics give Michael the power that creeps deep within your reasoning for ""pure enjoyment""...Ball shows his versatility with light tones and tender feelings that make each song his own, gotta love it.Following this entertainer is exciting, just the way he handles himself is magic...his performance is top notch...not many singers today can belt out a tune and keep you spellbound...thank you Hip-O, for giving us a front row seat and CENTRE STAGE!Total Time: 38:18 on 14 Tracks ~ Universal/Hip-O Records 016071 ~ (2002)"
+2,Michael Ball - Center Stage,Always a pleasure to listen to Michael Ball perform . Great selection of songs from the stage and performed wonderfully.
+1,Marianne,I was very happy to have found a manual Coffeemaker in white. I trusted the Bosch name but I was very disappointed in the longevity. After only 3 months of use it literally blew up.
+1,Do Not Buy!,"I bought this coffeemaker as a gift for my sister and was so embarrassed when she took it out of the box. First, the plastic top is extremely cheap and flimsy, and the whole thing broke off the first time we flipped it back. There was also a grey powder film over the whole appliance. Finally, it is just not good looking at all...extremely cheap in appearance. It did not even make it to the countertop before we had it back in the box and on its way back to Amazon. I went with the Bosch on their reputation for the greatest dishwashers. Evidently, another company designs and manufacturers their small appliances. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!!! Get the Braun KF550-BK AromaDeluxe instead!"
+1,Wouldn't buy again,"We bought this coffeemaker to replace a Melitta. This unit is much taller, barely fits under the cabinets in our kitchen. The carafe is a strange design, have to turn it almost upside down to get all the liquid out. The device that forces water through the filter is narrow, so when I tried to use my re-usable filter, most of the coffee did not even get wet and made a poor pot of coffee; you have to use a paper filter. The dripper drips every time you take the pot off, even though it has a stopper device, which splashes and makes a mess. The mess is more evident because the coffeemaker is white. The coffee it makes is marginal, seems to take more coffee to make it ordinary strength. I would not recommend this coffeemaker."
+2,Very Good,"Purchased this coffee maker about 3 weeks ago, it is a simple design and makes a decent cup of coffee. 2 hour timer is nice. anti-spill feature is also a plus. Would recommend this product. German engineering very good."
+1,Dead cold element makes no coffee.,"This machine looks good and made good coffee for about a year. The dripstop mechanism was very tempermental and did not always work well, causing big messes on the counter if we did not watch it carefully. However, that will no longer be a problem as the heating element died today. I have older coffee makers that still work after 20 years. This was a BIG disappointment."
+2,A good value!,"This set of 4-DVDs is a bargain compared to buying each single DVD especially the China revealed DVD. It contains a brown leatherette cover and 4 individual DVDs with their original cover. I have nothing against China or Italy...but you get a much better deal here and it's a nice display for your DVD library! The content of these DVDs are more educational though, it tells you the stories of the countries and their citizens...not in Rick Steves 's travel style though!"
+1,Poor Job,I got all four Discovery HD DVD's. Brazil and China work fine on my ToshibaA-2. Italy and Australia do not. I returned them to Amazon and the replacements did not work either. Then I started reading and found many otherpeople with the same problem which is caused by a coding problem with thesetwo disc's. These two will go back tomorrow. It's a shame Discovery did sucha poor job making sure these disc's were playable especially considering howfew different models of HD DVD Players there are out on the market.
+2,Nice little show,"Great way to educate people, especially kids, about the world around them. It covered different aspects of the countries and cultures it highlighted"
+1,Don't waste your time,I purchased this DVD with much enthusiasm only to find that it dose not play on my combo bluray/HD player.I send it back for replacement and it still would not play and had to finally return it all together.It seem from reading other reviews this is typical of this title (or series). Don't waste your time buying this DVD.
+1,Discovery Atlas Italy & Australia DOES NOT WORK,"I have done some researching online and found out that these 2 HD-DVDs have been recorded in a different way from the Brazil & China which do work. DO NOT ORDER this product until they have created a working batch. I have also spoken with Discovery Channel and they advised they are aware of the problem and are trying to get this problem resolved. I was advised to return the product from where I bought it and keep checking back with them. Be very cautious who you purchase this from. You dont want to order a defective title and then not be able to get your refund. The only ones working at this time as mentioned above is Brazil and China, you should be ok ordering those."
+1,Discovery Atlas:Italy Revealed,"When I selected the DVD Discovery Atlas: Italy Revealed, I anticipated a visual tour of Italy's major cities. Instead, it is the story of a goup of people challenged to achieve personal goals. The DVD focuses on the personal struggles and objectives, which frankly I am not interested! The cinematography is beautiful, and Isabella Rossellini's voice is charming, soothing, and will put you to sleep."
+1,Discovery Atlas: Italy Revealed [HD DVD],I received this HD DVD twice. Both were defective as neither would even boot.
+1,Hardware Issue,"After a tremendous amount of research, I was able to get to the bottom of the issue w/the HD version of Atlas/Aust. Revealed. I have confirmed that a firmware update is available from Toshiba players that will resolve the playback issues. A Microsoft update is currently not available but will be soon."
+1,BE WARNED: DOES NOT WORK,Do not order this DVD. It does not work. The HD player will tell you that it cannot load it (error message) after 10 minutes of trying. Looks like everyone else has had this problem as well. I called Amazon for a refund and recommended that they pull this item. It DOES NOT PLAY.
+1,Does not work with Xbox 360 HD DVD player,Disc will not work with the 360 hd dvd player. Returned the product and received a similar non-functioning disc.
+2,Good Book,"This is the autobiography of a school teacher in Northern Kentucky, he comes across different obstacles some of those 2 churchs that have divided the county almost like opposing armies, violent students and many other problems. Be he still runs a successful country school.""The Needles Eye That Does Supply'""The Thread That Runs So True!"""
+1,Didn't Like It,"Jesse Stuart is a school teacher from Kentucky and should have stayed that way. This book seemed like an attempt to get attention in 1949 for his teaching skills. He my have been a good teacher but he wasn't a good writer.The Thread That Runs So True never caught my attention. The book was dull and boring. The book wasn't worth my $14.00. Jesse Stuart gets too much in detail with his story. A lot of the time he is talking about his money troubles and give us acual estimates. The Chicago Sun my have said ""stuart's joy for living illuminates every page."" but I never saw that illumination. I would never recommend this book to anyone."
+1,Lower Than Low,"After finishing The Thread That Runs So True by Jesse Stuart, I sit here to give you my review on this book. Even though the book didn't catch my attention that much it had its ups and downs. The only thing that caught my attention while reading this book was how he fought back against the ""man"" and got his job back, but then he stuck it to them at the end. As for the down points of the book it would have to be the rest of the book. I could not in a million years honestly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a book to read."
+1,A Boastful Thread That Runs So True,"I just finished reading this book. I too, am a teacher with many years of experience. I felt that Jesse Stuart spent the majority of his words glorifying his macho self image. Maybe, in his day, this was acceptable behavior for school personnel...thank goodness we have evolved to a more tolerant, loving, and understanding mode of operating our schools."
+2,A Good Book To Read.,"The book The Thread That Runs So True by Jesse Stuart was a good book. At the first glance, it looked pretty boring, but after reading it I was glad I did. It is about his life as a teacher at a young age . He teaches students that are older and younger than him. He has a lot of different problems, but in the end he is able to overcome these problems with no problem at all. This book is very interesting and fun to read. It makes you want to read more or never put it down."
+2,Education DNA,"This book and story takes the reader into the world of education at the grass roots rural level. From the one room school house with 20 year old students still mired in the first grade to brilliant students from impoverished backgrounds. A terrific review and account of cultural conditions in the 1930's, from the depression to WWII. A must read for educators/teachers. Many of the methods and means used by the author will shock and surprise today's readers, but this is Kentucky in the 1930's. Imagery depicted is fantastic."
+2,Mountain School,I gave The Thread that Ran so True by Jesse Stuart a four out of a five because it was a great story and it was based on a real story. The Thread Thats Runs So True was published in 1949. Stuart was able to teach kids from the ages of five to twenty with a few minor set backs. He had some unusual experiences and had some unusual students. They would like to mess with Jesse Stuart because he was the youngest teacher and he went from high school to teaching without collage. This book is rare to find anywhere except for in Kentucky because thats the only place they sell it. I recommend this book to any teacher or parent that had children in school.
+1,Not very informative,"Although filled with photographs, this book contains no developmental histories of Saab aircrafts, engineers who designed the planes, technical specifications or performances except in passing references. Even the photograps were not particularly valuable, as they contain no cockpit or other interior shots. It's just a hodge-podge collection of pictures, not an useful book for aviation enthusiasts or aircraft modellers."
+2,Could have used this a lot earlier in life,Reading this book-I couldn't help but feel that I've wasted so muchof my life being unhappy by choice. I'll even venture to say thatthe option method could change the world as we know it if more peopleknew about it and practiced it.A book I'll continue to revisit throughout my life.
+2,Buy this cd,"After hearing ""Free"", Ultra Nate made me a fan of her music! The cd has 6 different mixes from a wide range of dj's. And nobody knows hot to mix a song better than them. Junior Sanchez will make you fan of his work for sure. The cd was also nicely completed with 4 other tracks that aren't ""free"" remixes. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who is an ""Ulta Nate"" fan."
+1,I don't like it at all.,"I don't like it, feels like paper. i buoght this item because it of the price it was on.Ima throw them in a couple of month. Make my money worth."
+2,A good fit,"Just received my first pack and am so pleased am ordering another. Very good quality, sized correctly, quite comfortable. Hopefully they hold up for many months if not years of use."
+2,Like my new shorts,I'm a cotton man through and through. The elastic waist-ban has cotton woven into it and so far is proving to be very comfortable. We will see how well this cotton in the ban holds up through the months of wear and washing(I really don't like nylon touching my skin). Its been about 4-5 weeks and so-far so-good.
+1,boxers,"No I won't purchase Hanes Boxers again. I don't like the seams in them, and they ended up as clean up rags in the garage."
+1,Generic,I wanted something a little more specific to the African American child in terms of race and self esteem considering the prejudice that my child will have to come to terms with.This book only offered one chapter on that and not a very insightful one.
+2,Great performance!,"Maggie Smiths is phenomenal! Her portrayal of the lonely spinster Judith Hearne is impeccable. The scene where she drinks alone is really heartbreaking. Bob Hoskins is equally good as James Madden who broke her heart due to mutual misunderstanding. In fact, there is no bad acting in this movie. I, however, have conflicting feelings about the concluding scenes (Madden visiting Hearne at the hospital) which are not in the novel. These might be the only scenes showing clearly Madden's lonliness and really draw a balance between the two main characters. But the character of Madden is made a little too desperate for money here and somewhat contradictory to how he behaves in the rest of the movie."
+2,Are you kidding me!,"I'm not sure how I have managed to miss this release. This is an outstanding live record. Everyone is really letting it happen and they deliver a fine performance. If you're a Yellowjackets fan, you should already have this release, if you are new to modern jazz, this is a great place to start. These guys are at the very top of the modern jazz world and this record shows why. You get great jazz played on electric instruments with their own unique voice. This is not smooth jazz, this is real jazz and thank God for that. I know a lot of people that are hesitant to try anything modern for the fear that it's really just Kenny G. in disguise. This is not the case with the Yellowjackets. There is a ton of great modern jazz out there that is real jazz and this is a great place to start. Highly recommended."
+2,A great bike for the price I paid...,"I bought two of these bikes, before Christmas and when they were selling for one-fifty, which was an awesome price for an awesome bike. The bikes were relatively easy to put together - you have to install the handle-bars, seat post and seat, from wheel and the front disk brake (the only really tricky part), and it took me about an hour. Everything else is pre-assembled, and that is done very well too.The quality of the bike is just great - everything feels really solid and well-built. My only complaint is that for an all-aluminum frame they are surprisingly heavy, so even with the 21 speeds this is not a good bike for anyone living in a particularly hilly area.But even at two-fifty, these bikes are half the price of comparable comfort bikes at your local bike shop, and you can't even find comfort bikes with disk brakes from what I can see, so that makes the deal for me."
+2,Good bicycle,"I bought this bike for my wife. She is 5'0"" and the bike could be a little shorter (we bought the smallest frame) but works fine. The brakes and shocks work as planned. The disc brakes are nice but unlike conventional brakes they are difficult to tell when they need replacing. The look of the bike is really nice. Some tools are required for assembly, most notably a large allen wrench."
+2,Good Simple Bike,"This bike was fairly easy to assemple ... Though I must mention that I did not get assembly instructions as others have noted as well. I did find it rater easy to assemble once thinking about it though .. I spent probably about 45 min in all, and other 20Min tuning the disk brakes and height adjustments.My GF says it is a great ride, really smooth, and brakes work great ... comfortable seat. Worth the sale price I got it at .. not worth full price ;-)"
+1,"Nice bike, but no pedals or instructions","I know the bike is great, and everybody that reviewed it agrees with that. However, either Cadillac or Amazon are making a good product be more a hassle than a pleasure. Not only did I not get instructions (which others have remarked on), but no pedals!!! After reading all reviews, there is one other person complaining it did not have a kick stand. Mine does, but now, up to fighting for those pedals. Overall, knowing about these problems, better go with another one. I don't know if I want to go through the hassle of returning it, but maybe I will just in hopes they will do something about the poor packaging quality. There is a Columbia comfort bike that was my alternate choice."
+2,Shredded packaging,"The bike was every thing advertised and more. It was delivered promptly, but the box was in shreds thank goodness by some miracle everything stayed inside and assembly was a snap."
+2,excellent bike,"As many mentioned earlier, no stand. no instruction for assembling. I needed about one and half hours to assemble it. The box is damaged and there is a scratch on bike. But it is a good bike. I like it."
+2,"good bike, bad packing","When I received the bike, the packing board was broken.The bike quality is good."
+2,Exactly what I expected,"This bike is very comfortable, works well on city streets, easy to get on and off, and looks great. It was harder to put together than I expected but I got some help and it went smoothly."
+2,I bought my wife a Cadillac,"This bike is well built, with top grade components. You get bang for your money. I ended up buying two of them, one for the wife and one for the daughter who rides with us quite a bit. They both love their bikes. it was simple to assemble, although I did have a very experineced cycler helping me. The ride is smooth and the gears work like a dream. It is a bit on the heavy side perhaps but for my two ladies, it will be all they need for some time until their skill level truly expands."
+1,Major Skip Problem,"While the memorex CD player did impress me with it's ability to read through scratches in the CD, it had absolutely no anti-skip protection. Simply riding in a car sets it off at least once a minute. I would definitly recommend spending another $10 or $15 dollars to get a product with anti-skip protection!"
+1,Not good---at all!,"I bought this figuring I got a good deal on a CD player, turns out I just wasted my money. The headphones were horrible, they had a lot of static. And the player itself, well it had to be on a completely flat surface. In a car is not a good place to listen to it. It skips often, and it broke only after a month of purchase."
+2,"Mom's Happy, I'm Happy","Gave it to mom for a mother's day gift, she's never had a CD player. Figured the light use she'd use it for would be fine, but she's using it daily, falling asleep to it, listening at the beach and home, and loves the sound. So, I've nothing bad to say!"
+1,good for the money,"I, too, purchased this CD player for my 8 year old daughter. I am really impressed with the sound quality for the price. If you plan to leave this player stationary (on a desk, etc.), I think you will be more then pleased. Also, it's an excellent gift for a young child, who doesn't need a top-of-the-line player. The price is VERY reasonable, and the unit is straightforward and easy to use."
+1,This Products Breaks ten days after 90 day Warranty,"I bought this product in April. Worked until July. Without reason, display will not respond. I called the manufacture and they said they will not fix after 90 days. Shouldn't a brand new cd player work for atleast a year before something internal breaks. I guess Memorex doesn't think so. For $[money] they said they would look at it. I told them I don't think it's a good idea to send good money after bad. I'll buy a different brand name instead."
+1,Incredible (How could anything be this bad),"I had this piece of junk for 3 months. When I put in a CD, static was audible in the background. At first, I thought it was the CD. Then I put it in my Aiwa stereo system and the sound was flawless. The radio reception was even worse. You have to turn the thing around in circles to hear anything but static. This so-called machine may be cheap, but I wouldn't want it if it was free!"
+2,Great Price/Good Quality,"I, too, purchased this CD player for my 8 year old daughter. I am really impressed with the sound quality for the price. If you plan to leave this player stationary (on a desk, etc.), I think you will be more then pleased. Also, it's an excellent gift for a young child, who doesn't need a top-of-the-line player. The price is VERY reasonable, and the unit is straightforward and easy to use."
+1,low volume,"While I expected the CD to occasionally skip, I was disappointed in how low the volume was.I had a Sony Discman and the volume was low on that, but with this player it's ridiculous."
+1,This is definitely a low quality product,"If you want a cd player better spend a few extra bucks on a major namebrand product. I received this cd player yesterday and I'm returning it today. How bad could it be? Man, this is really a cheap and inferior product. The cd would skip frequently the track it was playing; there is a lot of static in the sound;it has low volume; and it has the cheapest construction in the world. You gotta be extremely careful when inserting a cd. The arm where the cd holder sits (i believe the lens runs along this part) will considerably move downwards to the slightest force. I agree with Bruce from NY. I don't want this cd player even for free. After returning this product I purchased a Sony cd player. Sure it was more expensive, but is working fine. Believe me, you'll regret purchasing this Memorex MD3020 cd player."
+1,Not worth your money,"These DVD's are not worth your money! Picture and sound qualities are very bad, it looks like the DVD itself were re-recorded from a VHS, you can hardly understand anything the lady is saying because very poor sound and the items on the pattern envelopes are blurry you can't understand anything. Waist of your money!"
+2,A GRIPPING AND INSPIRING HISTORY,"IN THE HEART OF THE SEA by Nathaniel Philbrick tells the tragic and amazing story of the Essex, a Nantucket whaler that sank after being rammed by a mammoth sperm whale in the South Pacific in November of 1820.If the story of the whale attack and loss of the ship weren't enough, the harrowing tale of how the crew attempted to make it back to New England through the open sea in nothing more than open whaleboats, while experiencing everything from shark attacks to cannibalism, has to be one of the most gripping and inspiring tales ever recorded.Philbrick is masterful in his treatment of the story from start to finish. Drawing upon journals and writings of survivors--used in their day to inspire Herman Melville's masterpiece, Moby Dick--Philbrick offers a concise historical narrative."
+2,Fascinating,What a great book. It's not amazingly written but the story is so engrossing it doesn't matter. I was completely enthralled the whole way through.
+2,"Highly Recommend, A Page Turner","I have read all the accounts of the Essex demise and this book gives balance to both Owen Chase's account and that of Captain George Pollard. I had a hard time putting this book down. One is amazed of what these men did to survive. I will not give away any details but I assure you, you will be mesmerized. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a tale with the right mixture of history and adventure. Being a regular of Nantucket for the past 30 years, I was enchanted of the accounts of life on the island in its glory years and life on the high seas. A page turner, you will love this book!"
+2,An Astounding Story,"I learned about the story of the Essex in researching my family history. Captain George Pollard, Matthew Joy and Owen Coffin are all distant relations. Philbrick does an excellent job taking the reader along on this fateful, dark journey. This is a grim, harrowing story and it's hard to read. However, I came away amazed and respectful of the courage these men demonstrated- especially the young Owen Coffin. I also appreciate Philbrick's sensitivity. When things get pretty dismal, Philbrick relieves the reader by interjecting educational explanations for what is happening and why. This book is a must read for anyone interested in Nantucket history, Moby Dick or inspirational stories of human courage and perseverance. The sea is not for the timid!"
+2,A suggestion.,This account of an epic adventure suffered from what I'd call `reportage'. As I read this exciting book I found myself longing for the enthralling descriptive power of Patrick O'Brian marvelous prose. So imagine my joy in discovering -The Unknown Shore- by O'Brian! The final part of that book is strikingly similar to - In the Heart of the Sea-. O'Brian's masterful capacity to evoke the verisimilitude of his sailor's plight wonderfully enhanced my memory the Essex book. I was so pleased!
+2,When men were men,"I grew up in New England and have visited Nantucket on many occasions. After reading this book my last visit to the whaling museum gave the whalejaws, the harpoons, the whaleboats and other artifacts new meaning.Whaling was an extraordinarily demanding and dangerous endeavor even when the whales were ""well-behaved."" In this story, we have the drama of the Moby Dick theme coupled with a survival story that is amazing in and of itself.I found the writing excellent and the story well told. If readers have a chance to visit a whaling museum it will give the read a bit of an extra punch."
+2,Thar She Blows!,"After having visited Nantucket many times for summer vacation, this book lends a great view of the historical island in it's real pretext. Although this is one of the most incredible adventure stories I have read, it is gruesome and tragic. The tragedy of the whaling ship Essex, makes Earnest Shakeltons antartic expedition look like a holiday in Bermuda. This book is not for the faint of heart, but it is none the less a miraculous account of human endurance, survival, and courage of the human spirit. It is astounding the adversity that we, as humans, are capable of overcoming. This book also gives quite a bit of insight into the gory world of 19th century whaling. I won't go into detail."
+2,Couldn't Put It Down,"If you are looking for a fast read that is not ""fluff,"" but intellectual and well-written, then pick up a copy of In the Heart of the Sea. I bought the book based upon its topic and the fact that it had won the Book Award, not based upon any interest in the history of whaling or Nantucket. But I left the book feeling that I had ventured into a little part of the past that I would still care to know more about. It's also a great book to read along with Shackelton's story in the book entitlted South. The two books showcase vastly differing outcomes that resulted from decisions made in the face of tragedy at sea."
+2,An interesting book,"The story of the Essex is interesting to me, and this book fueled that interest and presented it very nicely. It is a little long in parts, but still very good. I would have liked to have learned more about sperm whales in the book.I definitely recommend this book."
+2,Classic American survival story....great read,"I finally bought this book after seeing it in a store in Newport a few years ago. I felt that the descriptions of whaling practices and historical accounts of events were well placed and well explained. One example, at one point in the book I was thinking that a simple map of the Essex's route from Nantucket to the Pacific would be a nice reference and then a few pages later there was the map. Also, the portrayal of the story by Philibrick was an excellent account of early whaling and early Nantucket. In my opinion, the story of the Essex tragedy is one that should be much better known.I would highly recommend purchasing this book if you are interested in Whaling history or stories of the sea."
+2,Great read,Exciting story of survival that will keep you wanting to read more with each chapter. A very well told true story!
+2,Amazing Story,"As a nonfiction and disaster buff, of course this book caught my eye. This amazing story of survival was made all the better by Philbrick's skill at story-telling. The book is never dull. And he not only describes the shipwreck, but the whaling business and it's culture in detail. With frequent allusions to other shipwrecks and disasters, this story has only piqued my interest."
+2,Terrific 175 year old Whaling tale- Basis of Moby Dick!,"An absolute stunner ,beginning with the history of whaling in Nantucket, an island settled by Quakers in the 1600's. Though 1 or 2 other reviewers suggest the meanness of the crew, I would state that, given the horrendous circumstances, all 18 showed a great degree of comraderie. Traveling through the Atlantic and Pacific ocean with a few stops in S. America and the Galapagos, their ship is attacked by sunk an angry whale, who may have sought revenge for the whaler's attacks on his fellow sperm whales. Splitting into 3 groups in small whaling boats, the survivors do everything feasible to stay together and stay alive, though 3 (smart ones) decide to remain on the proverbial desert island. while others continue their awe-inspiring voyage. If cannibalism repels you, as it does us all, here is a situation where this beastliness was actually condoned. All in all, a great book, destined to be a classic!"
+2,I wonder what wine goes with that?,"Like many other reviewers, I couldn't put this one down. This is a gripping tale of survival in the face of terrible circumstances, and also an interesting history lesson on the whaling port of Nantucket. I really felt sorry for the crew lost at sea in those tiny boats, dealing eventually with cannabalism, the very fate they sought to avoid by the Captain's poor navigational decision. As moved as I was by this particular crew's fate, I was even more moved by Philbrick's description of life on a whaling ship. How miserable! And doing that for two years at a time for miserable wages!! When I think my job sucks, I think of those poor sailors trying out a whale on the deck of that small ship in the dark, and I immediately feel better."
+2,A RIP-ROARING ADVENTURE!,"I am only about 2/3 through this book, but just have to say it is the most rip-roaring adventure book I have ever read! It is full of information about the early 1800s, the whaling industry, the sea, and about whales that I have never known. It is all fascinating! Although I am a girl (ahem!), I am loving every word of this book, as I also loved THE ENDURANCE and INTO THIN AIR and A FIRST RATE TRAGEDY recently, not to mention TARZAN, FRANKENSTEIN, etc. from years back. This book is highly recommended whether you fancy yourself an adventurer (armchair adventurers okay) or not."
+2,a historian who can write...,"In November 1820 the Nantucket whaleship Essex was attacked by an angry spermwhale, 1,500 miles off the coast of Peru. This is the true story that inspired Melville to write Moby Dick. After the Essex sank, the 20 crew members took to the open seas of the central Pacific in three whale boats. In the Heart of the Sea is a historian's account of the Nantucket whaling industry, the personalities of individuals, the destruction of the Essex and the three-month open-boat journey plagued by thirst, hunger, cannibalism, and bad management decisions. The book reads as smoothly as any novel yet is backed up by the authority of years of research by a historian specializing in Nanctucket Island (off the Cape Cod peninsula in Massachusetts)."
+2,Paperback is $5 less than Kindle version,I purchased the paperback version instead of the Kindle version because it was $5 less from Amazon. That is the reason for removing one star. I have just started reading the book and appears to be worth the read hence the 4 stars.
+2,Lack of Leadership leads to Cannibalism by Nantucket whalers,"I found this book to be a fascinating look at the decisions people make in real life that lead to unintended consequences, or, in this case, to the actual consequences they feared the most. The author's descriptions of the Nantucket life style and insular home situations show how they men managed to hang together in even the direst of circumstances. The descriptions of whaling make this a real true life ""Moby Dick"" story. The author puts us in the boat with the whalers and in the end we understand the decisions each man took, whether it was: to abandon the boat for an island, to die of starvation, to draw straws, to eat their fellow humans. The line between what makes a person a human or an animal is explored in an insightful and compassionate way. Well Done, I hope I have written as well about the changes on youth caused by warfare in my own book ""Rough Enough""."
+2,And we complain about being thirsty...,"This book is a wonderfully written true tale of the disaster of the whaleship Essex. This crew of Nantucketers and off-islanders endured the most horrible adventure at sea. An enourmous Sperm Whale rams the boat and sends these men into a 90-day whirlwind of starvation, dehydration, delusion, despair, insanity, death, and eventual recovery. The way Nathaniel Philbrick depicts every aspect of their hellish journey puts you at the helm. I highly recommend this book for those who want to know what REALLY happened to the crew of the whaleship Essex back in the early 19th century, and how Melville was inspired to write his famous novel ""Moby Dick""."
+2,"Entertaining, gripping narrative","This true story of the whaleship Essex caught and held my attention as I read through it as quickly as I could. Even though non-fiction, it reads like an adventurous novel---a much better read than Moby Dick.The author includes the historical context and taps several sources to provide details about the tragedy, as well as the whaling industry.I think this book has what it takes to appeal to all readers. It is insightful, reavealing, entertaining and suspenseful while being entirely unique.My wife and I both read it within a week and highly recommend it."
+1,Great book but Kindle price is insane,"An excellent book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Bought the paperback for less than $3, yet Amazon & the greedy publisher think I'd be dumb enough to pay $13 for the Kindle ebook??? Was thinking about buying a Kindle. After looking at the Kindle prices of most books still covered by copyright, though, I definitely will not. I can buy the REAL book for about the same price brand-new in most cases, and substantially cheaper if I buy a used copy. Besides a truly backward price, with a Kindle version I'd also lose the ability to do any of the following: lend out my books anytime I want to anybody I choose, donate them to libraries or secondhand stores, or trade them in for credit towards other books at a used bookstore. Net result: current ebooks = epic FAIL on value."
+1,Go to the source,"If you want to be enthralled by the story of the Essex, go to the source -- any one of the printings of Essex first mate Owen Chase's first-hand account in his ""Wreck of the Whaleship Essex"".His narrative takes you on the ship and grips you with the terror these men must have felt, adrift at sea with little food or water.Philbrick's retelling of the story doesn't capture the detail as well as one who was actually there.However, if you're looking for a history lesson on whaling, this one's not bad."
+1,No up to expectations,"The book was alleged to be ""new"" but the cover showed considerable wear. I think it was probably read and then offered for sale as ""new""."
+1,To many comparisons for a real story,"You can't tell is a great story when the story is real, here the writer tells us a real story and he writes things to compare the reality of that story with other stories, if you are writing a real story you don't have to compare it with anything, just tell the story and that's it.In the other hand your will read many times that it was a sunny day, then a rainy day, the a storm day, you just get tired of reading the same in all the chapters.In the main story you will learn that when happened a human tragedy, this tragedy is because were made several errors, not just one, and that was what happened to this crew.For ME, the last chapter is the epilogue and the epilogue doesn't have to be written."
+2,Read it aloud - in one sitting! Riveted!,"My boyfriend and I were on an 8 hour car trip and I had picked up this book out of curiosity. I started to read a passage to him that I enjoyed, and before I knew it, I was reading the ENTIRE book to him--we finished it on the drive! We even read it during our pitstops, we were so into it.Now, we are not sailing buffs--...-so I was surprised that I enjoyed this so much. Truly, folks--the disbelief this book leaves you with is priceless. One of the aspects I enjoy the most is that the author has obviously done his homework and lets you in on what these people SHOULD have done...and then tells you what they actually DID... These men were, in every way, to put it eloquently, extremely SCREWED. We found it almost hilarious, though a little grotesque at times. :pThis is NO Shackleton expedition...THOSE boys all came out of it ALIVE............Read it!"
+2,A page turning model for MOBY DICK,"Philbrick writes a fascinating account of the struggles of the crew of the whaleship Essex after a disasterous encounter with a sperm whale. He manages to capture the essence of the mindset of the inhabitants of Nantucket, the whaling center of the U.S., which explains many of the actions of the crew. The fight for survival is portrayed with both clarity and emotionalism. Having no previous knowledge of this calamity, I was amazed that at the time it had a similar impact in the 1800's that the Titanic had in the 1900's. It was enlightening that this tragedy served as the inspiration for Melville's, Moby Dick, which I consider to be one of the masterpieces of American literature."
+2,Excellent read,"I found this to be one of the most engaging books I have read in a long time. I read it in three nights and was sad when it was over. The author appears to have done a LOT of research on this subject, amply illustrated by his extensive notes at the end of the book. It's great to read a book that is both well-researched and well-written. My only complaint, a small one, is that I wish he had spent more time discussing the racial dynamics of the crew. Unlike some authors, Philbrick definitely didn't ignore this topic. But when the African-American members of the boats die off and are eaten, one by one, I was totally incredulous. How could this have happened? I thought Philbrick could have spent more time discussing other historic shipwrecks where there were racial issues involved. Perhaps, however, there really wasn't enough data to go on. Anyway, as I said, I greatly enjoyed this book."
+2,Great Book,One of the best and most interesting books I have ever read. I highly recommend it to anyone.
+2,In The Heart of the Family,"Philbrick's award winning non-fiction retelling of the Essex tragedy captured my attention as a tale of family tragedy. As a father of teenage sons, I kept trying to imagine the lives of those families torn apart by the whaling industry and the misfortunes of the ""family"" of men on this whaling journey. Though Philbrick paints an oversimplified picture of the Quaker village life of Nantucket, once at sea, this book is hard to throw overboard.For two other non-fiction books on the family, take a look at THE FAMILY CLOISTER: BENEDICTINE WISDOM FOR THE HOME (winner of the national Catholic Press Association ""Family Life"" Book Award 2000), by David Robinson; and also by Robinson, THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY TOOLBOX: 52 BENEDICTINE ACTIVITIES FOR THE HOME (Crossroad, September 2001)."
+2,Complete,"Philbrick puts together a tale that transforms you into a crew member. The thrill of the chase, the fear of the dangers, and the exasperations and futilities of all of a whaler's life. He creates great scenarios without bogging down in too many details. The text and writing style moves you smoothly through all the pages to the end. Great read."
+2,Another review of a widely read book,"This a recent book of a history that happened a long time ago, for all of you few people who thought this was going to be some sort of definitive book, too bad. In the spirit of other adventure history books out there this is a really good quick read. I think the Author made a sincere attempt with the information available not to embellish. Also try:Seabiscuit: An American LegendandShadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II."
+2,Very Enjoyable,"I really appreciate how Philbrick writes his non-fiction. I have read four of his books now and they read like historical fiction (but they not...). His ""Notes"" chapter is very complete and the bibliography is excellent."
+2,"Incredible tale, well-told","I came to this book as a fan of Melville's 'Moby Dick', having recently re-read it and wanting more. That the climax of Moby Dick is taken from an actual incident, and further, that Melville's Ahab might in fact be loosely based on an actual person (the Essex's first mate Chase) is fascinating to me. Also, it is astounding to read about and consider what the men when through during their three months in the open whaleboats after the Essex sank. Philbrick augments this part of the narrative with information gleaned from contemporary medical studies and accounts of persons who have been subject to starvation and lethal dehydration.I can't imagine what it must have been like to contemplate eating the flesh of one's comrades in order to survive, to suck the marrow from their bones to avoid dying of thirst. Incomprehensible."
+2,A harrowing 19th disaster story,"Philbrick's book reads a lot like Sebastian Junger's ""The Perfect Storm."" Like Junger, he details life in a fishing community and documents a seafaring trajedy that shook the town. Similar to Junger's description of drowning, Philbrick provides a graphic description of death by dehydration to emphasize what the fishermen were experiencing as they drifted for three months in open whaleboats on the vast Pacific Ocean. The main difference between Philbrick's account and Jungers is that some of Philbrick's fisherman lived to tell the tale. Philbrick is an excellent storyteller who brings his subject alive. Anyone with an interest in either the sea or a good adventure story will love this book."
+2,rewarding literature any reader can enjoy,"After arriving in the mail, it took but a few hours to indulge all Mr Philbrick had written about the 'Essex', and the life by which a Nantucketer lived in the apex of its whaling might. Mr Philbrick deftly combines the true events of the 'Essex' from numerous written accounts, details which fill in the story with the concepts of whaling, and superb analysis of physical and psychological effects of the events which the men endured. He also uses his own professional knowledge to speculate about certain events where true facts were missing.Through cementing all these , Mr Philbrick creates a work which engrosses the reader into what whaling meant to the men on those ships, and the gruesomeness of their daily lives. Mr Philbrick obviously did his homework for this novel, which results in a rewarding experience for the reader.HIGHLY recommended."
+2,Wow,"In The Heart of The Sea won the National Book Award for a reason. Philbrick's attention to detail, his research, and his style all make this incredibly tragic story come alive in a very fresh way. There were moments when I felt driven to tears, moments when I was completely disgusted, and moments when I couldn't help but laugh. This book is good for anyone interested in whaling, the ocean, survival stories, or just an amazing read."
+2,"Great book, a must read","If you have any interest in American history, Nantucket whaling, or a great sea story....then you must read this book. This true story is what Moby Dick was based upon."
+2,in the heart of the sea,"this is one of the finest books i've ever read. the story is fabulous and the author's delivery is perfect. however, it is VERY graphic. the content can be extremely disturbing if you are not interested in the worst events any human can experience. it is told from the perspective of the survivors."
+2,The tale of an Island culture...,"Mr. Philbrick tells a great story about a tragedy in the Pacific Ocean, the tragedy that inspired Herman Mellville to write Moby Dick. But he does more than tell of a ship smashed by a whale and the unfortunate survivors, he tells how they got to be months of sailing from home, out in the middle of the ocean hunting one of the largest mammals on the planet. That is the story of Nantucket and how it became the island that dominated the whale oil trade, about their customs and culture that allowed them to surpass many larger and better situated communities. It is an impressive tale and well worth reading."
+2,Floats above others of the genre...,"A great read, both educational and entertaining, In the Heart of the Sea goes beyond a typical sea story and captures the time and space of a real event, trumping the famous fiction story (Moby Dick) that loosely rose from the history.Starting with a great adventure as its base, Philbrick has wrapped in many fascinating details of the time (the nantucket whaleing industry, the island's cultural roots, a geography lesson and social commentary).I bought this book following on some of the sea adventure stories I've read lately (including the fascinating story of Shackelton's travails (""Endurance"")... and was pleased to find adventure and so much more.Run out to buy this and you'll have a suspensful read, a sailing story, and a history lesson all in one!"
+2,Terrible Tragedy Wonderfully Told,"Philbrick deserves the praise given to Into the Heart of the Sea. In giving a historic account of the true story that gave inspiration for Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Philbrick unveils the world of the Nantucket whaling industry and the fate of one unfortunate crew. For a history book, this is a rich page-turner that is uncommon in its historic depth and compelling narrrative."
+2,"A ""real"" Survivor story","This is without question one of the more entertaining books I've ever had the pleasure to read. I had to keep reminding myself that it wasn't fiction. In fact, it has inspired me to read Moby Dick again. I think now I have a much greater appreciation for those who lived and sacrificed their lives on whale ships. I would recommend this book as a Father's Day gift for anyone who has an interest in history, or just enjoys a good adventure. Mr. Philbrick should be congratulated for his efforts!"
+2,Not taught in 9th grade American History,"This was a hard one to put down. In vivid but tight language, the story of the Essex is gripping and the details of the culture of whaling and the hard life at sea are intriguing and informative. In the end we get to see how religion, social position and greed play together to tell the grim sort of story we rarely acknowledge as part of our American history. Well worth the time and suitable for non-historians for its high adventure. It made me want a big steak."
+2,No hesitation giving this 5 stars,"It is hard to imagine a greater adventure story. About 100 times while I was reading this book it crossed my mind that this story would make an awesome movie. I hope one day this happens. When I think of all the [...] that Hollywood puts out & then makes 2, 3 or 4 sequels of the same old stuff I scratch my head.The story is incredible & Nathaniel Philbrick does an excellent job of putting you there. He also makes it very clear that he has done a great job researching this story. Numerous times he refers to similar events that happened to other ships in the 1700 & 1800's. I think the last 1/4 of the book is detailed references & footnotes, very thorough indeed. He incorporates modern medical knowledge into the story as well. Of 300+ books I have read I would put this one in the top 10 of books I would recommend to others."
+2,So you want to be a whaler? WOW!!!,"It's been a few years since a book stuck with me as much as this one. The author has combined an incredible story with detailed facts about the whaling industry of the 1800's. Well researched and a clinic on the human spirit.Also recommended:Guns, Germs, and Steel , Fast Food Nation"
+2,A Whale Of A Story,A historical sea story that is well written and well researched.It makes you want to know more about the whaling industry & uses of whale oil.
+2,Great realism and entertainment,"Even though i have no connection with the american historical culture of the sea i find a large interest in history and i believe this story is a true treasure for a lover of history and any story that grabs you and pulls you in! This certainly did it for me. I didn't realise it was such a famous story, and no wonder why. The strength and hope these men had is truly remarkable! There will to live in such dire straights is much to be admired. It delves into the highest of joyous accomplishments to the lowest of human depravity and desperations. Very recommended!"
+2,You won't put this book down,"Be careful when you pick up this book. Once you do you won't want to put it down. The book is a wonderful use of 6-10 hours of your life. I look at our lives today a lot differently now, and how little we understand about holding onto living. This book puts in perspective just how bad and gruesome human tragedy -- and perserverent -- life can be. I have never read a book twice, but this book I will read again."
+2,This is a fascinating glimpse of the past.,"So many reviewers have done such a great job in their descriptions that I don't want to rehash the story again. Big whale, little ship, cannibalization, fascinating characters - all great elements to create a compelling story.This is not the typical genre that I gravitate toward, but I found myself unable to put this book down. The descriptions of the whaling society in Nantucket hooked me from page one - and the story just would not let go. I really don't care for gross out books, and to be honest if I had realized how much of that was in this novel, I would have passed it over. That would have been a mistake."
+2,Whale of a book,"One fantastic book! Expertly written and researched, Heart of the Sea is a must. I read it in one day. Absorbing. Don't miss it. And give it to the children, too."
+1,False Advertising,"I ordered a hardcopy of this book and was sent a paperback. The seller did not even have a hardcopy in stock event though the item description explicitly said that it was a hardcopy. Had to send it back, waiting for refund - this is a hassle and I still don't have what I wanted."
+1,Informative yet...,"'In the Heart of the Sea' is a classic story of sailors stranded at sea. However it does have some gruesome parts that classic stories like 'Moby Dick' and 'Two Years before the Mast' don't have. For instance there is much death and cannibilism. The story is told by a narrattor and is about how the Nantucket whaleship, the Essex, is wrecked by a sperm whale and how they must survive in three whaleboats with built up sides. The story is true and what the book, Moby Dick, is based on.This book is very imformative but I did not like the way it was written and it dragged in many parts. I would not recomend this book."
+1,Boring,"Personally I thought this book was dried out and boring. I had to read this book for my English class and I did not enjoy it. It seemed like it took 50 pages to tell about how the character was hungery. I am no expert in novels, but I have read plenty of more enjoyable and worthwhile books. On a good note, there was a lot of interesting facts on whaling, sailing, and survival. I probably enjoyed learning all the facts more than the storyline itself."
+2,Gripping,I could not put this book down. Fascinating depiction of human beings struggle for survival. If you enjoyed Into Thin Air you will also enjoy this one.
+2,Review from the Everett Herald,"Ballooning Book Takes Readers up, up and away!Maybe it was the photograph of the cow jumping over the moon; or several balloons cheek-by-jowl, jockeying for position during competition.Somewhere in George Denniston's ""The Joy of Ballooning"" (Courage Books) it became clear that thrills, cameraderie, humor, creativity and competition are all part of the ballooning experience.Imagine floating over the Snohomish Valley, or trying to be the first to float three miles to snag the keys of a pickup that are attached to a 30-foot-high pole, or taking your wedding vows in a sky-high ceremony.Denniston offers an overview of ballooning, from history and physics to extreme ballooning, special shapes and festivals.Sharon Wootton"
+2,Baby and the Beast,"David has a baby left on his doorstep and when he goes to the local department store to buy baby supplies, he meets shy-moussy Marissa who is dressed in a story book costume. David needs a nanny and thinks Marissa would be perfect,he offers her a lot of money and she takes the position. Soon David sees the sexy woman under the shy exterior and before long sparks are flying. Of course, his reputation as a womanizer doesn't help his suit. This is one of my favorites in the Texas Cattleman's series."
+2,Ex-military man falls for live-in nanny!,"Another installment in the Texas Cattleman's Club series - Silhouette Desire #1547 (November 2003) - ""Entangled With A Texan"" by Sara Orwig. Book summary from back cover:Tied up in knots! How on earth had Texas Cattleman's Club member David Sorrenson been roped into protecting a tiny baby girl? The ex-military man knew everything about security and danger, not infants! Marissa Wilder was the perfect solution. This down-to-earth family gal knew all about children, and agreed to be a live-in nanny at his ranch. David yearned to show Marissa a steamy night or two, even though his high-risk lifestyle had taught him to avoid long-term attachments and his sexy houseguest deserved someone permanent. Living with Marissa was tangling up his emotions something awful, and if he didn't know better he'd swear he was falling for her...."
+2,Paul Hoover's book is a wonderful compilation.,"The poems in Totem and Shadow, especially the newest work by Hoover, are so strong that style seems to drop away, as complex truths are given to the reader. This is a poetry of great intensity and brilliance."
+2,The complex made understandable,"What an informative, well-presented, clearly explained, must-have book! The practical details and concise, complete explanations take the mystery out of veneering. The five projects Mr. Burton walks the reader through answer questions I didn't realize I'd have until in the middle of a project.I thoroughly enjoyed his practical wit, the use of many low-tech (low-cost, too) techniques, and the in-depth way the pictures supplemented the text.I'll buy any woodworking book this man writes. He knows what he's talking about!"
+1,Of Limited Worth,"For the raw beginner wishing to gain an insight into the various methods of gluing veneer using a variety of different adhesives and their accompanying techniques, this book more than adequately serves to address this function. However, the all-important minutiae of veneering are not touched upon in any respect. The art of veneering lies not so much in the methods of gluing, but in the laying-out and trimming, particularly where the edges are concerned. An examination of any piece of pre 20th century cabinetwork will bear out this conclusion: the edges are blended with an almost surgical degree of precision to give the impression that the piece has been hewn from a solid piece of wood. This book's title should read: ""A Beginner's Guide to Gluing Veneer"" which is a far more accurate description of this book's contents and function."
+1,Pieces made in Columbia are unacceptable!,"I purchased the Finlandia pattern a few years back and the set was made in England- and is very nice. I wanted to add a few small plates and the ones that were shipped last week were stamped ""Made in Columbia"" on the back. They are nothing like the original set- some of the pattern is missing some ink (the same on all the plates) and are faded. Also the plate sizes seem a bit bigger/thicker than my original set. I can't believe this company does not have any quality control and think this is acceptable?!? I would only buy this china if I knew it was made in England...I wish it was specified on the product description. I read about the Made in England vs. Columbia in the reviews of this product and thought I'd take my chances. Well I lost- don't order these dishes unless you can make sure they ARE NOT made in Columbia!!!!"
+2,"Quick ship, good product","Good product. Purchased the same once before so I knew what I was getting. If I can get something that works for me and pay half the cost of a famous name brand, I'll certainly do it. Was shipped quickly as usual. What more can be said about this product, ahhh, not too much. Thanks amazon.com ."
+1,Generic Anti-gas,"This product did not work for me. Even though the active ingredients are the same as name brands, the formulation seems to be different. For the price, you might want to try a bottle to see if it will work for you."
+2,No Mint!,"I love that these have no mint flavor. My dog needs these for his stomach problems but the mint flavored ones he doesn't like and then I have to wrestle him to take them. These hide in dog food and get eats them, none the wiser. Small enough too, that he just swallows them.I suspect they work well on humans too. :-)"
+1,boring,"This toy is very durable with brigh colors, but this toy is also quite lame!!! There is nothing to do besides popping the animals on and of of the other plastic pieces. We received this toy as a gift, and the only thing it has proved itself good for, is a teether (the different pieces) to our daughter."
+2,Fun set,This is a fun little set. There are not alot of pieces in case this is your first Pop-Onz purchase. But they fit inside the green 'mountain' like a carry case that is easy to take along on road trips or to the baby sitters.
+2,Impressive first effort,"""Almayer's Folly"" adequately introduces the theme of culture conflict, an angle that is expressed more fully in Conrad's later works. I would certainly recommend this to anyone familiar with Conrad's body of work, which is not to say that readers new to his work should avoid this novel."
+1,Disappointing start from Conrad,"This is Joseph Conrads first novel. It deals with the conflicts between native people (Malayans) and Dutch tradesmen in the jungle of Borneo. It has some brilliant passages, but all in all it's a quite dull read."
+2,Nice Tracy and Hepburn Film,This is a disarming little movie about a woman athlete and her coach. It is a somewhat romantic comedy but it is more about developing a female athlete and coaching her to be a winner. Katherine Hepburn was apparently a terrific athlete and Garson and Kanin wrote their screenplay around her. It is not a raccuous or exaggerated romantic comedy like Adam's Rib or even Woman of the Year. It is much smaller but very charming. Take it for what it is and don't expect it to be like the other films. This is not what Pat and Mike are about.
+2,for Stevie,Bought this for my daughter for a course she was taking at UF called Women in Films. It arrived very promptly at her address.
+2,Great Movie,This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I could not believe the price I picked this CD up for - very reasonable.
+2,A Very Funny Movie,Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy at their funny best! Watch for a VERY young Charles Bronson in his screen debut. He is hilarious as a bad guy that Katherine Hepburn beats up. It's awful funny watching little Hepburn beat up tough guy Bronson! That part had us all doubled over laughing. A young Chuck Connors also has a small part as the sheriff. It's definitely worth a watch.
+2,Pat and Mike,"Pat and Mike is a lovely story of a star athlete, played by Katharine Hepburn, who is discovered by a sport's manager, Spencer Tracy. Hepburn's character realizes that she is going to be watched every minute of every day while in training. This companionship between athlete and manager finally turns to love.In Pat and Mike, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy again play opposite each other. Hepburn also gets to show off the skills in sports and physical agility, which she posesses in real life."
+2,"At last, a construction safety text that addresses hazards","Learn how to ask the right questions with this excellent book. Dave not only provides a simple approach to a complex subject, he focuses on the critical hazard recognition necessary to eliminate (by design) or control those hazards. His monthly Hazard Information Newsletter keeps the reader up-to-date with each hazard and its control, on a detailed basis as an extension of this book."
+1,"Ara Malikian's ""No Seasons"" is the new reference","If you wish to hear the best audiophile version of Piazzolla's Four Seasons, now you have the chance to do it with the new work of Ara Malikian int the album ""No Seasons"" with the Non Profit Music Chamber Orchestra. Search for it in Amazon."
+2,Impressive!,"I have attended Kremata Baltica's concert in Hong Kong performing exactly the same programme. I was already impressed by the performance of the enesemble for Baltica young musicians and under the direction of Gidon Kremer that night. Now the CD is still impressive. It is not easy to get impressed by contemporary music for me as an ordinary classical music lover, but Piazzolla's music is not pretending to be profound and difficult. It's new music technique does not prevent his expression and comminucation of emotions via his music to the audiences. The combination of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons & Piazzolla's The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires is a fantastic mix as well."
+2,Oleeee Sevillanaaaa!!,"If you like Flamenco music then you will love Siempre Asi, it is actually a branch of Flamenco called ""Sevillanas"" for the noobies out there it is more orchestrated, with more rythm and with a rich full happy sound. The music is wonderful, beautiful classical guitar arrangements with percussion, drums and brass tones coloring the palette! + the voices of the eleven members of siempre asi you really need to listen to this album.If you like to get deeper also get more albums from siempre asi like ""Mahareta"", ""Cantando que es Gerundio"" , ""Todo Vale"" etc."
+2,Excellent introduction to Rumba Flamenca,"If you want to listen to rich music, full of life and rythm...this is it. Will make you want to get up and dance. Great from begin to end."
+2,Best Basie Collection Available,"This killer box set covers most of Basie's best in studio work from 1936 to 1945 when he had the best band around, bar none. We are talking about some of the very best jazz musicians of all time: Lester Young, Herschel Evans, Buck Clayton, Don Byas, Sweets Edison and the monster rhythm section of Freddy Green, Walter Page and Jo Jones. Of course the Count himself was no slouch on the piano and add the vocals of Jimmy Rushing and Helen Humes and you've got 4 discs of music you can listen to over and over again without it ever growing stale. There is simply not a less than very good song in the lot. JSP once again does a fine remastering job. Even if you have the 3 disc Complete Decca set, much of which is included here, it's still well worth it to get this one too."
+2,The amorous adventures of a gentleman in 18th century France,"This autobiographical acount by Sterne of his amorous progress through France and Northern Italy is surely one of the most delightful books ever written. Composed as he lay dying of tuberculosis, the book nonetheless encaptures the author's renowned zest for life as well as the libertine spirit of the age in which he lived. The journey down through France to Northern Italy is the perfect vehicle for an excursion into the nature of human sensibility, and from the moment that this cultured Anglo-Irish cleric sets foot in Calais, the reader is treated to a seies of exquisite encounters with the fairer sex. Rarely has an author transmitted so well his understanding of the psychological complexity of women, or the pleasure he takes in their company. Engaging, perceptive and witty, this is a book whiich cannot fail to leave an imprint on the imagination."
+1,Guess I'm the party-pooper rating,"It's been a number of years since I read this short work for my Pre-1900s British Novels class as an undergraduate, and while my memory is a little fuzzy on the details, my general impression of dislike and boredom is crystal clear. While I'm sure there is complexity in the words, it's hard to overlook the basic fact that almost nothing happens in this first of the sentimental novels.However, I can readily admit that it's obviously at least somewhat preference given all the glowing reviews I have found. I like my books character driven. The kind of characters that I walk away feeling like I know them personally and am sad to part ways. While Yorick is the driving force, he lacked that depth.We followed it up with Evelina by Burney, which was far more enjoyable."
+2,Belleza,"Como su título lo dice, el libro es una belleza. Excelentes ilustraciones. La revisión histórica de la belleza es de gran valor."
+1,Too Thick to Wear!,"This was a case of you get what you pay for! The price was excellent but the stones are barely a blue color at all - not very pretty. Additionally, I am not able to wear them because the metal prong that is supposed to go through your ear is so thick (I don't wear earrings all the time, so the holes in my ears are not stretched out at all!) I was unable to get it through my ears!"
+1,Not Blue Topaz...,"I purchased these earrings for myself, and when they arrived I knew right away they did not look like blue topaz. They are a very pale blue, and look like aquamarine instead. Also, the posts are unusually wide, and are difficult, and somewhat painful, to insert in the ear if you're used to the more common thin posts."
+1,How did this get so many + reviews?!,"I really am confused in why this item got so many positive reviews?! Perhaps I just got a dud?! Blue topaz is my birhtstone, and seeing the size of these, I thought these would be the perfect kind of earrings to put in and forget about....Mind you, I own many blue topaz pieces...but these were barely blue at all! And the silver pieces in between the stones? Well, it just blended the stones in even more to a washed out faded look! Seriously, I couldnt even tell these were blue topaz.Unfortunately, these went back. I wanted blue topaz, not some pale whitish stones..."
+2,Beware - Stones are very light blue = almost white in color,"I bought these as a gift, and as someone else mentioned, they are not very blue at all. They almost look white. However, they are still beautiful earrings. She loved them! The clasp is a little strange. It took me a minute to figure out how to open them. It is not a traditional clasp for earrings. This may bother some people. I don't think I would like it but my gift recipient didn't seem to mind."
+2,Beautiful microwave,This was a great deal and I rec'd it in 3 days even though it said it would take longer because of the super saver shipping. It is very classy looking and I especially love that the buttons are hidden. It goes great with my stainless steel refrigerator. I gave it 4 stars [...]
+2,The shoes are amazing but....,"I was close to change my mind when I decide to purchase this shoes for my girl friend, the only issue for me was the presentation with those UGLY feets of the model. The shoes are amazing but please use other model with better feets..."
+1,Bad quality,I bought this shoes from your site.. and only wore them once.. to find out that the sole of the shoes is starting to peel off and the strap in front of the shoes just came off !
+1,One of her worst - a cut & paste job,This is old articles from her magazine and the advice was not very good. There are better books.
+2,Treat your relationships like the work of art they can be,"Funny, smart, erudite, Steve Chandler affirms that our biggest and most powerful erogenous zone is our brain. Chandler deflates the myth that love just happens---true love, whether of a friend or a spouse or a pet, is cultivated and created, over and over again. Great stuff."
+1,You've got to be kidding,"John Rewald,you should be ashamed.$400 for a lousy 50 color plates(I live in Australia,and it sells for $650).If you're going to put out a catalogue raisonne of an artist,you should have the majority of the works in color,no-one wants to look at b/w reproductions anymore.You just have to compare this with the magnificent catalogue raisonne's on Rothko,Gauguin and Sargent,to see how this work falls short.A major dissappointment."
+1,A note to the coffee lovers,"I've had a few of WP's coffees before, which were fine. This medium light roast I purchased recently ""Tuscan breakfast"" was undrinkable. Yes, it smelled fresh and robust. Thats where the kind adjectives end. I brewed 2 pots of this acidic, bitter, and harsh beverage that I wouldnt wish on anyone first thing in the morning, before deciding to spare you all the same fate... A better name might have been ""Industrial Byproduct"". Of course, some people feel thats what makes a REAL coffee. But if this came to a my table at a restaurant, I would have been, to say the least, dissatisfied.A little side note for those purchasing this or one of the more acceptable blends... the bag is a nightmare to open. Save yourself the frustration and grab a scissors. Cut the whole top off which seems welded together down to the wire wrap."
+2,from the editor of the book,"I appreciate the favorable comments made by all of the reviewers. For the record, however, in response to Peter George: my note on Stonewall Jackson accurately observes that the Confederate forces under his command repulsed the Union army at the first Bull Run and forced their retreat to Washington. I elsewhere add (chapter V, note 14) that J. E. Johnston commanded all Confederate forces in the battle. Peter Bridges also seems to object that my notes are too detailed, even ""demeaning"" to ""educated Penguin readers,"" yet that my note re. Bailie Jarvie is not detailed enough. I can only reply that my notes are intended to aid precisely those undergraduates who require them, not the pedants who are perfectly entitled to ignore them."
+2,Underappreciated Classic That's Great Fun,"When I read ""Miss Ravenel"" several years ago, I did not fully appreciate it--now that I'm very much into The War, I have a new outlook. Yes, it's dated, and to modern readers, the dialogue at times is corny and silly (as is DeForest's hesitancy to be more explicit about certain sexual matters). To me,though, that's part of the charm, along with its Victorian sentimentality. It's too bad it was not appreciated when it was published in 1867. Anyone interested in The War needs to read this--and keep in mind the fact that I'm a blue-blooded Southern boy."
+2,Works very well 5 starts,Very fast connection workS great while watching netflix and youtube videos on tivo. I was told by a friend that its better to use hard wire than wireless but this couldn't be farther from the truth. This works great and I haven't had any problems with the speed. I would recomind this for anyone who has a tivo.
+2,The must have accessory for oddly located Tivo boxes,"If you have a tivo and haven't gotten Wi-fi, I highly recommend doing so with this adapter. Particularly, if like me you had one that didn't sit near a telephone line. It was easy to set up and works well even though my second Tivo is three rooms away from my computer/wireless router. Besides avoiding the problem of having to string a phone line once a week to make sure your tivo doesn't run out of programming info, it also ensures you're able to fully use of all of the available features - including scheduling recordings from any computer when you're away from home."
+2,Needed after my WiFi upgrade to WPA-PSK,"I used a third-party wireless adapter successfully for years while I had WEP encryption, but I had to upgrade to WPA-PSK security (for my wife's new Mac), so I needed this TiVo adapter. I also tried theNetgear Universal Dual Band Wireless Internet Adapter for TV & Blu-Ray (WNCE3001)which plugs into the TiVo's ethernet port, but the connection on that kept dropping. This TiVo adapter seems to pick up and hold the WiFi signal well."
+2,tivo working again,We upgraded our router and our old tivo which we don't want to upgrade because we have a lifetime subscription didn't work with it so we had to purchase this so now it is working great again. Thanks!
+1,works only at times,"This product seems to work whenever it feels like it. Loses connection often and is really slow. I had trouble updating my Tivo with this. Ended up just connecting it to the internet directly. Although that meant having the TV at a different location than I wanted, it just wasn't worth the hassle."
+2,Great product.,"My TiVo wireless adapter came when it was supposed to. Installed quick and easily, and in 5 minutes everything was up and running wonderfully. I love my TiVo. :)"
+2,Very Easy to Set Up!,"Although this item took a little longer than I would have liked to arrive it was very easy to set up. It only took me about 10 minutes to go through the wireless setup on my tivo after plugging in this USB. I HIGHLY reccomend using this instead of telephone lines, you get many more features on your tivo if your wireless!"
+2,Excellent Right Out of the Box,Tivo's software for this unit enabled us to hook-up them up to our two Pioneer-57H's right out of this box. A well-designed product!
+2,"Works well, but TiVo shouldn't force you to use this overpriced adapter","TiVo Series 2 boxes won't work with just any USB WiFi network adapter. In fact, your Series 2 TiVo box may not work even with third-party adapters TiVo says it is compatible with. I was pleased to discover that I had two Netgear 802.11 USB adapters that were of the model TiVo said would work. They didn't.So I was forced into buying this ovrerpriced unit, paying perhaps $25 more than a third-party unit would cost.Oh well, at least it works well. Haven't had any problems with it at all.Considering how much effort TiVo puts into customer care, you'd think they wouldn't pull this kind of stunt. By the same token, TiVo does take truly excellent care of its customers, so there's more than a little room for forgiveness on the adapter issue.Jerry"
+2,Good Deal,Works Great!! Needed because my wireless internet uses WEP security and this is the only model that will work with my Series 2 Tivo. Shopped around and found a little cheaper on eBay but wanted the reliablity/security of purchasing from Amazon.
+2,A Must for a Wireless Network,A Must for any Wireless Network User. Hook up is very simple and takes less than 5 min. per Tivo in your home.
+2,Set it and forget it,"The TiVo wireless adapter is easy to install: plug it into the back of your TiVo and you're ready to go. My only difficulty was in getting it to agree with myLinksys WRT55AG Dual-Band Wireless A+G Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch, which seems like a common configuration. It was a frustrating half an hour before I was able to get everything to play nicely together. (The detection process wasn't as easy as I thought it would be in this plug and play era.) You definitely need to know how your network is set up and be prepared to play with your wireless network configuration application.That said, once I got everything working correctly, the thing has been extremely easy to use: in fact, I haven't had to do anything to it since we put it in. The additional TiVo features that come with always-on access may appeal to some; for us, knowing that we can remotely program a show in a short time frame and still catch it is pretty cool."
+2,A fail-free link from room to room!,"My TiVo and my internet connection are in separate rooms, so I was very happy to have the opportunity to avoid running big, ugly ethernet cables all over my house. This adapter allows my TiVo to talk to my wireless router (made by Netgear), which it has done for over a month, so far, without any lapses in connection. Set-up was very easy, even with my closed network (the MAC address appeared right on my TV screen, through the TiVo box, so that I could identify it from the router management page).My TiVo box is a Series-2, single tuner. The adapter is clearly fully compatible with it.It does just what I need it to do! What more can I ask?"
+2,Overall fine!,"I bought this to replace and older USB wireless adapter which I broke. This one works fine with my series 2 Tivo. Hooked up easily, no problems. Better quality reception!"
+2,Effortlessly perfect!!! TiVo's Wireless is cool!,"We're a MAC family, so my apprehension to any ""works with PC or Mac"" device is based on past bad experiences. This baby works!TiVo's Wireless G USB Network Adapter worked so fast that I was sure that I made a mistake. With the Airport in the next room and this tiny toy hooked up to the TiVo a room away, we're sending photos through Yahoo! and ENJOYING TV like never before. We watch less, but watch much, much better. I now program shows to record at work or anywhere at an hour's notice.Mindblowingly cool and a true ""show-off"" item that works 100% perfectly!"
+2,Great with your TiVo!!!!!,"This is a MUST have if you have broadband capability. I had the telephone wires running all over the place. This is SOOOO simple to set up and use. And the cool thing about it is that if you have 2 Tivos, you can send programs from one tivo to the other... and you can also have your PC set up as a server and listen to music from your PC on your TV! It's great!"
+2,awesome,"I bought this Tivo network adapter after buying another type and spending 3 hours trying to get it installed and working and on the phone with customer service.I knew I should of bought the tivo adapter right from the start. As soon as I received it, I plugged it in the back of the tivo and within minutes I was all set.what a waste of time my first purchase was. I took it back to the store the next day.I would highly recommend this tivo adapter. I have not had any problems with it and the installation is the easiest."
+2,Great Product from Tivo,I would definately recommend this product to anyone with a Tivo set who wants to use their broadband instead of a phone line to update Tivo. It was very easy to install. Took me about 10 minutes and I was up and running. I've had it for a couple of months now and never had any problems. It always stays connected.
+2,Great condition and prompt delivery,The product was in good condition and it came in the mail in a timely manner.
+2,Works much better than expected,"I purchased this for my new Series 3 TiVo and couldn't be happier. I do a lot of video transfers from my computer to my TiVo using Vuze, and I am able to begin watching a show as soon as a transfer has been initiated; the transfers have also been error-free.I was concerned about the adapter's ability to connect with my computer, as my laptop computer often has issues getting a strong signal in the room where the TiVo is located, but it doesn't seem to be the case.The price on Amazon was considerably lower than I found anywhere else, especially when combined with the free shipping offer.Overall, I can't recommend this highly enough!"
+2,Works flawlessly.,"I was somewhat hesitant about this product before I purchased because I had my doubts about its connectivity ability, but it works flawlessly. I forget that it's there now. And even though I've got one more wireless wave running back and forth through my brain every day now, I've got one less telephone cord to look at. :)"
+2,"Good price, good product.","Arrived in a very reasonable amount of time. Connection and set up was very easy. This is my third one of these for three tivos, and I've yet to have issue with any of them."
+2,TIVO Wireless Adapter,The TIVO adapter was easy to set up and works perfectly with my Linksys router. I am giving this 4 stars instead of 5 because of the industrial strength packaging that I had to saw my way through.
+2,Easy to Install Works Great,"We dropped our phone line now that we can have DSL without it. Bought this item, hooked it up in about 5 seconds, and now we are saving $30 a month with no phone line. This device found every network in our area, even our neighbors which our router rarely can find. It's small and can rest on top of the tivo or on top of the entertainment center if there is no room above the Tivo."
+2,"Wireless G, WPA-PSK is nice, but BEWARE of software version on your Tivo","After 4 hours of troubleshooting, I finally found the article that indicated that the reason that my Wireless G USB Tivo Network Adapter would not work with my wireless network is because Tivo DVR software 8.1 is required to work with 802.11g.Of course, you get the wireless adapter so that you don't have to string a cable all the way across the house, and a phone line to download the latest software (released in 2006) is just stupid. so I found myself running a 50+ foot CAT5 cable across my house to download the software, and then discovered that I couldn't get the latest DVR software until I registered my Tivo unit.So not only did I buy a Tivo 2 years after 8.1 was released (9.3a is the current release as of this review), and not only did my unit show up with 8.0.1, but this software is incompatible with the Wireless G card I purchased.All in all, I'm wondering why Tivo claims to be easy."
+2,Simple to set up and use,"I bought this unobtrusive little adapter at the same time as a bought my TiVo HD unit, both from Amazon. I plugged it in to my TiVo and followed the instructions the TiVo unit displayed on my HDTV. I typed in my wireless encription code and Voila! My TiVo was up and running on wireless in seconds!"
+2,tivo wireless adapter,"This product rocks. Albeit, It is expensive, but not that much more than other companys' usb adapters. Can't say any negatives. Good product."
+2,Works great so far!,"I bought this item after the folks at Radio Shack told me there was no way to use a TiVo without a phone line. Once I got it setup with my wireless network, it's been great. Doesn't need internet access very often, but it is definitely much faster than with a phone line (setup took about half the time, if not less). I've had it now for over a month and have had no problems. We'll see how well it lasts."
+2,Great Purchase,Installed in seconds. Great performance. Excellent to eliminate phone line dependency.
+2,Tivo Wireless G USB adapter,Love it! It was easy to setup and connect to my home network with no problems. It also works with my WAP encryption enabled.
+2,Outstanding Wireless Adapter for Tivo,I needed this wireless adaptor because I don't have two cable outlets close enough together to reach an ethernet cable from my wireless router to my TV and cable splitters ruin my Internet connection. It did not disappoint. Once I hooked it up to my new Tivo I began running through the setup screens. The adapter easily found my network SID. The screen to enter the security key was simple to use. It quickly connected to my network with the WPA2 security after I entered my key. I was impressed how quickly it was able to download the settings and initial programming to make the Tivo and my TV usable. This is a great product and well worth the price!
+2,Works so well that you forget it's there,"I haven't downloaded many movies yet, but when I have, the wireless adapter has worked fine. I would forget it's there, except now I'm able to order movies! Too bad more stuff doesn't work like that. I haven't had to use their customer service, but that's the best kind of customer service."
+2,Better wireless for TiVo,"When you upgrade to a TiVo with HD you must buy their wireless adaptor (and I wish that had been clear when I upgraded). Good news is that their ""G"" gave my TiVo twice the signal strength that my LinkSys ""B"" did, so I'm a happy camper. It is great Plug 'n Play."
+2,"Fine for updates, slow for transfers","I originally bought three of these for our HD boxes, and they improved the connection with TiVo service for updates significantly. Transfers between boxes were slow, though. If we tried to watch while transferrring, unless we waited until the transfer was almost finished, the program would pause when it had to wait for the rest of the transfer.One thing that helped was relocating the router next to one of the TiVo HD boxes and connecting it via Ethernet, That nearly halved the transfer times to/from that box.I later boughtActiontec MegaPlug A/V 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapterunits for all of the other boxes and now most non-HD programs transfer fast enough that we can watch them while transferring without hiccups. HD programs still require some waiting before watching. The MegaPlugs are sold in pairs but up to 12 can be combined without a separate router if you can run a PC application."
+2,Great!,"This is a great, immensely useful and functional product. Tivo could use some work but this product is without match."
+2,Carhart jacket,this was the best deal online by far.very nice jacket couldnt ask for a better item at the price.Thank you
+2,"Love It, Love It, Love It","The produce does just what it states: connects your tivo to your network, allowing guide updates wirelessly AND the ability to connect to your computer and transfer shows. Transferring shows is the main reason that I purchased it, although it is an added benefit because I was connecting to a phone line for scheduling updates. It took me a while to get the tivo to be recognized on my computer as it was being blocked by the firewall & tivo's support site or representatives were not much help, but the forums were. Highly recommended & great savings on [...]!"
+2,Works as described,I bought this for my Series2 TIVO so I wouldn't need to have an Ethernet cable running across the living room. Already had one on the Series 3 HD TIVO upstairs and liked it. Popped the USB cable in and joined my WiFi network and it just plain works.
+2,Best method if you must do wireless,"I would suggest a wired connection (especially for HD boxes) but if you must do the wireless, this is your best bet."
+2,Works as advertised,Well worth the money. I tried a few aftermarket solutions which ended up providing either slower file transfers or did not work at all with my TiVo. Don't waste your time like I did. If you want your TiVo to become wireless purchase this adapter.
+2,"Wow, Great reception","I had an old Linksys WUSB11 connected to my Tivo series 2 to link it to my wireless network. It was slow as a dog! My signal strength hovered around 7 to 10% and often the Tivo would fail in it's attempts to download files. I just installed this Tivo G adaptor and my signal strength increased to 94%. Now my downloads are much, much faster! I don't know why I didn't upgrade before. Installation was a snap. I unplugged the old one and ran the new cable w/ this one. The WUSB11 uses a standard USB connector on both ends and this Tivo one uses a miniUSB on the device end and standard USB connector on the Tivo side. I went to the settings / network page on the Tivo and directed it to connect to my existing wireless network and it connected. The key thing is that I did NOT have to restart the Tivo or reset the network to get this to connect - it was very, very simple"
+2,Tivo Wireless G USB adapter works perfectly,Does exactly as advertised. Easy installation. Good price compared to the same item at other stores.
+1,Signal too weak,"Our wireless router is upstairs on one end of the house, and the TiVo is downstairs on the opposite end of the house. Even so, when using laptops while watching television, the internal WiFi cards manage to get a ""Fair"" to ""Good"" signal. Even my 5 year old iPAQ gets a workable signal at that location.But, the TiVo AG0100 Wireless G adapter could manage a ""Poor"" connection at best. It could work, sort of, but only intermittently.Faced with either using a repeater or wiring the TiVo directly with CAT5, I chose the latter.[...]"
+2,VERY easy to use,"This product, unfortunately, is the only solution for wirelessly connecting your TiVo (I have a Series 2) to you home network using WPA encryption. Fortunately, it's as easy as plug and go. Simply plug in the TiVo Wireless G USB Network Adaptor into one of the 2 USB ports on the TiVo and set up your network in the settings which you navigate through your TiVo menu. Very easy but very monopolistic."
+2,Works great and looks great,All the other statements are true about download speed due to its ability to help in decompressing data. However I have a Mac and you can't do Tivo to Go but over all I think it is very helpful no matter what and I just bought another one for my S3. God Bless Tivo
+2,"Easy set-up, zero problems","This took about 1 minute to set up and I've had zero problems with it! It's been worth every penny! I can now schedule shows on my TiVo, via computer, when I'm away from home; I can send programs directly from my TiVo to my home computer (for saving on DVD, editing, or sending to friends); and I can access weather and other info right on my TV...but I think the best part is that my TiVo no longer requires a landline phone!!!"
+2,Wow New Options,Easy and quick to install. Once it was setup started to explore the new options. Intention was to be able to send tv recordings to the pc but to my surprise there was so many new options on the tivo itself. Options to load video podcasts and Amazon Unbox was just a few cool new options. Looks like the possibilty of adding new options with firmware updates is exciting.
+2,Works exactly as it should,"I received a TiVo box for Christmas and hooked it up in January. Instead of running wires all over the place I purchased the TiVo wireless USB adapter to connect the TiVo box to my existing wireless network. I simply actived the TiVo service online, then plugged the TiVo box to my home theatre, plugged in the TiVo wireless adapter, and followed the on-screen menu instructions. Everything worked perfectly, the first attempt. How many electronic / computer products do that, do you think? By the way, I am just an average computer user with few networking skills. I chose the TiVo brand adapter instead of others available to assure easy software compatibility."
+2,Less expensive here than elsewhere,"I was worried this adapter might be different than the others I have seen on the internet or in stores, because it was about $20 less than what seemed to be the going rate. Have no fear, this is the one that will work with your Tivo.It was easy to hook up - just plug the USB into your Tivo unit and follow the setup instructions (on screen in the Tivo Setup menu); I was up and running in about 5 minutes.Signal strength is a little bit less than what i get with my new laptop - My new laptop gets about 65% signal sitting on my bed, this gets about 53% from the same room. But, it's certainly acceptable for downloading program guides and swapping shows with my other Tivo. With a wireless-g network I can transfer an hour TV show in about 15 minutes, and much faster than real time. If I wait about 30 seconds to start playing after I start transferring, I find that I can FF through all the commercials."
+2,Extedning Tivo accross the house,Having a Tivo Network Adapter allows me to transfer shows from one Tivo box into a box in another room. the product is solid and since it is made by the manufacturer of the Tivo box it works immediately with no fuss.
+2,Ease of Use!!,"TIVO locked upon install, but chatted with tech support and they provided me a code to get it unlocked. Other than that, operates well, no complaints. Would recommend if you want to have a TIVO set up without having a bunch of ethernet cables ran to it. Can attest that this DOES work with TIVO HD Premiere!! Don't spend extra on the 'G' unless you absolutely want to, this works just fine!!!"
+2,Great item. A must buy.,Wonderful product that was easy to install.. Item arrived quickly. Necessary if you have the apprpropriate TIVO and not wanting phone line cords everywhere.
+2,tivo usb adapter,It has made my life a lot easier since giving up on those remote phone jacks for me tivo connections. Now I dont have to make a connection every 5-7 days or at all unless there has been a real power outage or router difficulty.what a joy
+2,Go TiVo!,This is my first TiVo (gift) and my friend suggested I get the wireless. I think it's great and allows for an abundance of access and features! It's worked well and set up was easy.
+2,Wireless Adapter--Awesome!,Love being able to connect to any of the TiVos in my home from any one of them. It's a great product.
+2,Works exactly as advertised!,There is little to say about this little item apart from the fact that it makes life with a TiVo DVR even easier and your connections and downloads much faster. Works exactly as described and is a total breeze to install. It looks very low profile and sleek and is small enough to sit anywhere (and disappear) in your a/v set up. Superb product.
+2,So easy...so great!!!,I was shocked at how quickly and easily I was able to set this up. It literally took five minutes. I can't believe I waited this long to get my tivos on my home network. Highly recommend!
+2,Ordering my second adaptor!,"When I bought my husband a new dual tuner Tivo box for his birthday, I broke down and ordered the wireless adaptor with it. We had previously had a verrry long phone cord going though 2 rooms to hook the box up, which was unsightly and annoying. Now we have this teeny tiny adaptor that works great, is easy to install and adds so much to the already terrific Tivo experience! I moved our old box to my studio and HAVE to have an adaptor for it as well. Highly recommended and a must-have for all Tivo users!!! (It's a little less expensive here than at the Tivo website, but still a bit pricey. Is it worth the price? YES!!!"
+2,Work perfectly,"I bought 2 of these for my Series 2 DVR's. I have a 52 ft.long, 2 story house. The 2 TIVO's are located at the extreme ends of the second floor, and the router is located in the center of the first floor, so we're talking about a 25-30 ft. distance thru ceilings and walls. There's a great signal to both wireless adaptors.I'm not a networking expert so I had a little problem setting up the network with these, but I was very impressed with the TIVO customer service. They solved my problem in a few minutes."
+2,Tivo Wireless review,"Good product, kinda pricey but works much better than having the Tivo plugged into a phone line."
+2,works well after tivo software updated,works well but only worked with wpa2 after the tivo box was updated with the current service pack.
+2,Worth it !!!,"Works as stated FAST, EASY, Just do it! Idiot-proof click, click, pop, ding your done! What more can you ask for?"
+2,This item is great,"We ordered 2 of these for our 2 series 2 tivo's and so far, we have not had one hitch in the system. These are super easy to install, they pick up the network quickly and they have worked well so far.i recommend spending the extra money to buy the Tivo brand. it's more money, but less hassel and more satisfaction."
+2,Works like a charm,"When we converted over to Time-Warner digital phone service, we could no longer connect via the wireless modem jack. so, we hooked this up to our Linksys WRT-300N Wireless Broadband Router and it works like a charm updating Tivo all the time plus a bunch of extras. Good Price (less than the Tivo website)& quick delivery."
+2,G Great Great Great,I Plugged it in and it worked! First I tried another adapter & it didn't. Get it!
+2,Like Butta',"Heavy contruction, actually made of brushed metal, no slip foot to sit on top or in the cabinet without moving around, asthetically pleasing, nice pliable cable (not all stiff and kinked), worked quickly with absolutely no set-up (I moved the Linksys adapter I was using to my other TiVo)."
+2,New TiVo Wireless N Network Adapter Coming Soon!,"I bought the TiVo wireless G network adapter two years ago for my Series 2 TiVo. Since then I have retired my Series 2 and began using this adapter with my TiVo HD. It is an attractive adapter and has worked flawless for me. I just purchased a new TiVo Premiere and was going to buy another wireless G network adapter for it. Then I came across a TiVo press release announcing a new TiVo wireless N network adapter coming in May 2010. So I will be holding off on my wireless adapter purchase until then. I don't know if the Series 3 TiVo will be able to take advantage of the increased wireless speeds or not, but I have read that the TiVo Premiere will. I do plan on keeping my current wireless G adapter for my TiVo HD."
+2,Easy as falling of a log,"I bought the Tivo USB network adapter at the suggestion of Tivo customer service to eliminate any possibility of hardware compatability that might arise with other adapters.I have a DSL line hook up for my computer with a 2WIRE network adapter and the installation and set up for my new Tivo was effortless. It removes any need for a separate phone line connection at the Tivo location.It has been working error free now for 6 months, reestablishing connections perfectly, even after two power outages."
+2,I learned the hard way,"I originally bout a netgear adapter because it was a little cheaper than the Tivo adapter. I had nothing but problems with the netgear. Poor signal strength (33% or less) and frequent lost connections (a few times per week on avg). I put up with it for about a year or so before deciding to try the Tivo adapter. I read some good reviews, but was still skeptical. Not any more. It worked great right out of the box, much stronger signal (90%) and after nearly one month, it hasn't lost it's network connection even once! This was definitely the way to go."
+1,"Don't buy if your receiver has ""DirecTV' on the box","I received this as a gift. My receiver is a ""Hughes DirecTV"" box and those boxes cannot be connected to a LAN. DirecTV is obsessed with DRM protection and even though it's perfectly legal to use on a private LAN, they will block that use on any of their boxes. My wife bought the USB adapter from ""Electronics expo."" When I called them and requested a return, they refused because I had taken it out of the plastic blister package. I would stay away from DirecTV hardware and Electronics expo."
+1,,Couldn't get the device to work with my network so it just sits there useless.Vendor exceeded delivery expectations!
+1,Useless,"I bought this product only to find out it is incompatible with my DirecTV DVR with Tivo service. If this had only been clearly indicated like it was on the box, I wouldn't have bought it."
+1,No help!!!,"Difficult to rate. Product came with no help at all as to installation and/or creation of a system that would allow the rental of the movies. Neither TIVO nor Amazon has been helpful in solving my problem and the system, therefore, does not work. Cannot rate very well."
+2,awesome product,"i love this little thing. now i can sync up my home computer with all of my music, home videos and pictures on my big screen tv. and amazon had it to me within a week!"
+2,"Works Great, Comme-ci Comme-ca on Form Factor","It works like a charm. Well, it won't work over the more secure WPA encryption, but it works great with standard encryption.My complaint: It's clunky. On a computer desktop, it's alright to have something that needs to sit on the desk and connect to the PC with a USB cord. My TiVo, however sits stacked between my DVD player and my XBox. The USB WiFi adapter is forced to perch precariously on the back of the shelf. It'd be better if it was designed to just fit right into the USB port, like the one I bought for my girlfriend's computer (which cost $10 less).The TiVo is supposed to work with other brands of wireless network adapters, but I figured the safe choice was to buy the TiVo brand. Overall, I'm not disappointed."
+2,Works Great!,"This was a breeze to setup. It gets great signal considering it is on the second floor diagonal from the AP which resides on the first floor. If you need to connect wirelessly to your TiVo, this is the device to get."
+2,Great little device!,This item is great. I had no problem getting it set up and running. The price was lower than at other websites.
+2,Does the Job,"It was inconvenient to arrange a telephone line access where my TIVO is placed, so I bought this wireless adapter. With the additional download and installation of the PC software, I can access media residing on the home network. This was not a driving reason for the purchase - just a nice extra.Installation and use of the adapter couldn't be easier. It was nice to have something work first try.I cannot rate customer service since I had no occasion to use it."
+1,Disappointed...,"We purchased the HD Tivo DVR, which requires only this adapter to get the internet wirelessly. It sits next to my PS3, yet gets worse reception than it, and even my iPod's reception, only 2 rooms away from the wireless modem. Watching HD movies streaming from Netflix is nearly impossible, it pauses about every 3-4 minutes for about 7-10 seconds, completely losing you from the storyline of the movie. In order to come up with a different solution for better reception, we may have to scrap the antenna all together, wasting the $40 we just spent on it."
+2,"Works great, easy to setup","Couldn't be any happier with how this functions, and the setup was as simple as it gets."
+2,Worked like a charm,"Worked great - all we had to do was plug it in! No problems going through setup, and the USB cable is long enough to position the adapter wherever is convenient."
+2,Easiest networking ever!,"Makes TiVo networking a snap! I tried several other adapters first, only to find that none were compatible. (That cost you a star, TiVo! Yes, I consulted the hardware list...) This item is well-made and attractive as gadgets go. For ease of setup, I highly recommend this adapter."
+2,Tivo Wireless adapter,This adapter is perfect for my Series 2 DT Tivo box.Setup was effortless and now I can connect to my Tivo Box online. It's great!
+2,Enjoying my Tivo,I have to say..I am so enjoying my Tivo service thanks to the uSB wireless adapter. Without it I would not be able to watch or have Tivo service
+2,SUPER EASY TO SET UP!,I was live within about 5 minutes after I plugged it in. Super easy setup with my Tivo Series 2.
+2,What A deal!,LOVED IT PRICE was great! Everything was like new or extremely good quality and have had this for some time and everything still working like a charm! Thanks Amazon!
+2,Great Product,The Tivo adapter is so easy. All you have to do is open the package and plug it into your tivo and your ready to go (just make sure you change your tivo settings). Great product
+2,"Lots of money, but works",I got this for my TiVo series 2 box so I could use a better method of network encryption other than WEP. Worked great for that. It's heavy enough that it doesn't fly around like other plastic type devices. Seems to be a bit expensive.
+1,It works for WPA systems but signal sucks,The unit was very easy to install and was added to my home network with no problems. The ease of use is very good for this unit. I didn't have alot of options available since many wireless adapters were not compatible with my Tivo 2 dual tuner system. I am not using the standard encryption system for my network and am using WPA encrytion for my homenetwork. Tivo's usb adapter is the only one compatible.The signal is very weak whereas my other components in the same location using a wireless adapter read well into the 90-100% range.The tivo wireless was about 60-65%.Overall i am satisfied with the unit as there are no other good options at this time.
+2,Works out of the box with Tivo HD-XL and Tivo Series 2 DVR,Recently bought the Tivo AGO100 wireless adapter. Plugged it into my TiVO HD-XL recorder. Followed the on-screen instruction to connect to my home network/internet. Just worked out of the box. Less than 10 minutes to get connected and start using the network services (able to stream netflix movies and other features). I also plugged it into my old Tivo Series 2 recorder and it also worked. The price was lowest on Amazon and ordered a two day Amazon prime delivery. Amazon surprised me by delivery it one day! Great service andgreat product so far!!
+2,TiVo Wireless G USB Network Adapter for Series2 DVR,Adapter very easy to install and worked immediately. Keeps TiVo up to date with no user intervention. Also allows connection from any PC with Free TiVo Desktop software.
+2,Its better than the picture,"Its very small and much cooler-looking than in the picture. For some reason the picture makes it look big and geeky, but it is actually really small and slick looking. It works wonderfully was a very strong antenna. The only reason it lost a star was because it was expensive for what it is. Although its a good G adapter, its still G. Not N. For double the regular price I would like to get double the speed. However overall its very good."
+2,Does its job,"Nothing fancy to report. Its a usb wireless-G router, and, that is what it does. I bought it for my second Tivo because with my new Airport base station I was able to run higher security modes than my old wireless-B Linksys could do with the Tivo."
+2,Plug and Play,"Having never dabbled much in wireless connectivity for a computer, much less for my Tivo, I was a bit nervous when we moved to a house where I couldn't connect my Tivo directly into my router. All of my online research also indicated that the Tivo was pretty finicky when it came to wireless connectivity.With that in mind, I bypassed other wireless bridges and bought the Tivo version. I can't say for sure that the other bridges wouldn't have worked, but the Tivo one works nicely. I was pretty apprehensive, but I just plugged it into the back of my Series 2 Tivo. I just had to change a setting on my Tivo and enter my WEP (or is it WPA? I can never remember) password. Bingo - everything worked like a charm.It was easy - as easy as electronics stuff SHOULD be but never is."
+2,It's a NIC,Works fine with little to no configuration or setup. On a tivo it works right out of the box.
+2,Works Perfectly,Had trouble with another wireless adapter so I bought the TIVO branded adapter. It works great and has been downloading all mh TIVO content with no problems.
+2,Works very well,"I replaced my old Tivo adapter because I purchased a new router. Thankfully, this adapter supports WPA2/PSK, so I don't have to dumb down my network security anymore to support one device.Other than that, works as designed. Recommended."
+2,"Plug-n-play, works like a charm","I bought this because I didn't want to fiddle around with uncompatible third party wifi adapters. It plugs-n-plays and configures easily. I was up and running with my Tivo in 5 minutes. I also want to complement Amazon. The first shipment was stolen from my front porch, Amazon sent another one no questions asked. $40+free priority shipping+no tax is a Win in my books!"
+2,TIVO wireless G Adapter,Attach to your TIVO and it works very nicely. I have two TIVO's so I can transfer between them both.
+2,My Second One,This is the second one that I purchased. I love it. I can see both TiVo devices and shared recordings between the two.
+2,tivo wireless,"I ordered it and it came in 2 days . works as promised ,now I am totally wiresless and my tivo works great. would definately reccommend this to anyone using this service"
+2,Tivo AG0100 USB ADAPTER,I wasted time trying a different adapter with zero success. After doing some research I ordered the AG0100 which is the recommended adapter for the TIVO. I plugged it in and communication started immediately. Great product.
+2,This works great,Quick delivery on these 2 wireless adapters let us install and get our TIVO up and running in no time. These adapters allows our two tivo's to basically talk to each other. We can watch what is recording on one can be view on the other. Great reception as well. The TIVO people will walk you thru installation if necessary.
+2,as expected,"The unit is plug and play. Once I had put in the codes to get past the security in my wireless network, it worked just as advertised. The transfer rate for video to my PC is a little slower than I had hoped for, almost real time for transfer, 50 min for 60 min show.The access to the photos and music on my PC is great and faster for the photos than I expected compared to the video download speed. Have to pay extra to be able to upload video from PC to TIVO. All in all worth what I paid for it. Great to have the TIVO schedule updates off the phone line."
+2,Good Network Adaptor for Tivo box,Network adaptor was an easy plug - and- play device to use. Setup was quick and easy. This product was used with my Pioneer DVR810H with Tivo.
+2,Works as stated,Install is simple recetion is good and removes the need for phone line. We have multiple tivos but cannot transfer between devices because we aquired units from other people and tivo will not give us permission to tranfer unless you own device. All in all good product/price.
+2,TIVo reborn,easiest thing in the world. unwrap it - plug into USB port - and Tivo begins downloading programming immediately. My wife loves me
+2,"Does a decent job, one minor flaw","I have 2 Tivo's at home and a Mac running Tivo to Go software and I am constantly moving shows back and fourth between tivos and the computer. I once had this adapter on both TiVo boxes and the transfer rate was decent. I could start a transfer and within a minute start to watch the show being transferred without having any ""pauses"".What I didn't like about this was the design. The foldup antenna piece I think should be more solid or ""lock"" in the up position. I positioned this behind my TV and if a cable hit it, etc the antenna piece woudl fall down and the transfer rate woudl slow considerably.As for installing it, couldn't be easier. Plug it into the tivo, go to your network settings and enter your network information. I had it up and running in less then 5 minutes per tivo and have been running the adapters since 2/2009 so it's been about a year and a half with no issues.I would recommend this."
+2,Does it's job flawlessly,"When purchasing my Tivo from Amazon I debated buying the Tivo wireless adapter or using a more generic adapter. Although the one I have from netgear would probably have worked just fine, I went ahead and bought Tivo AG0100 and have never looked back. After hooking up the included usb cable to the adapter and to the back of the Tivo I powered up my Tivo for the first time. The Tivo and my wireless router recognized each other almost immediately. My router is a wireless n and is backward compatible to g and there we no issues at all. The signal using the Tivo AG0100 is strong and fast. A good purchase."
+2,So easy to use,"I've tried several different wired and wireless adapters for the TiVo. This one is the easiest to set up. You just plug it in and it's ready. The connection is well built, not flimsy like several other adapters I've tried."
+2,Best and easiest adapter for TiVo,"It's easy - it communicates well with most wireless networks - easy, no-fuss TiVo networking."
+2,wireless works great!,This device works just as expected. It was very easy to set up (as long as you know your wireless information). It took less than 5 minutes to install and configure. The seller of this item was also very quick on getting this product to me!
+2,Works well with the Tivo series 3 HD,"Just plug it in to the USB port on back and the Tivo series 3 HD ask you if you would like to use it. Tell it yes and it is an easy setup if you know anything about your wireless G router setting. (SSIS, Security Password WEP, WAP, Etc Be sure not to set it on top of the TIVO as it reduces signal strength. It has a pretty long cord long enough to get it away enough not to be effected."
+2,Glad I got it,"We had 1 Tivo Premere DVR and it was time to get a second one. I bought it and then ordered this item. When it arrived, I hooked it up quickly and with no problems. Using this allows us to tape a show on one Tivo box and then transfer it to the other box for viewing in our choice of rooms. Great product!"
+2,TiVo Wireless Adapter Works Great,I have been using TiVo with the TiVo Wireless USB Network Adapter for several months now and I haven't had any issues with this device. I was pleased to see the device work right from the start. I just plugged it in and TiVo recognized the device and started communicating with the TiVo servers.
+2,Seamless integration,"This adapter works as described. It detects more networks than my old adapter did and never fails.Bottom line: This one's worth the ""TiVo"" brand name."
+2,Great job TIVO !!,"I was so thrilled when TIVO came out with this wireless adapter !! With cell phones increasingly replacing the need for a land line, TIVO hopped on the wagon. The only reason I had a land line was for my TIVO service. With the wireless adapter, I had my land line disconnected and am happy to save that monthly expense.Adapter works great and I've had no problems with it over the last 10 months or so since I purchased it.It was easy to get working !"
+2,Works as advertised,This product worked right out of the box for me. I attached it to the Tivo and it found my network. I am using encryption and it works just fine with this adapter. It has been working flawlessly for a couple months now.
+2,"Works great, but should be included with TiVO",The product works great and was a snap to set-up. My only complaint is that I should not have to pay $40 and buy an extra device just to get my TiVO to work with my wireless network. It should be a standard piece of equipment included with all TiVO boxes.
+1,Alex C,"Works as stated... but I really do not like that I cannot just use my own G or N wireless adapter to do the same job. I mean really! Does your adapter work that much better? Probably not, its a racket to make us have to buy another tivo product and help Tivo's bottom line and not the consumers."
+1,Don't waste your time or money on this piece of JUNK!,"I won't go into an elaborate diatribe on just how terrible this product is. To sum it up, it's useless and was not market-ready. TiVo customer service and support is abominable, and the ""help"" they supply for this product is laughable. My son has been a network systems engineer for over 10 years, he had to come and try and get it to work. After a bit of fussing with it, the adapter was getting poor reception. The wireless router and modem are barely 30 feet from the TiVo box, with open space throughout. My laptop easily achieves 12Mbps without a hitch.For a goof, we moved the wireless router and modem to the kitchen table, and hooked it up to the laptop. Only then were we able to get a decent signal, with the wireless router about 8 feet from the TiVo box and network adapter. Several calls to TiVo got me canned, simple fixes to try. It works best when you throw it in the trash."
+2,My TiVo's now connected!,"This network adaptor for the TiVo was about the same price as other brands of adaptors but made specifically for TiVo. I was very confused trying to figure out which other adaptor would work with which TiVo, this made it simple to choose. The software and instructions on the TiVo website made it simple to get started. It was EASY to get my TiVo connected to my home network and now not only can I transfer shows to my computer, I can burn them to DVD as well as having access to my pictures and music through the TiVo. It works well and expanded the uses of both my computer and TiVo. I would recommend this to anyone who has a home network and a TiVo!"
+2,Excellent product and easy to install!,This was so easy to install and it works great. I higly recommend it.
+2,Good service,"This arrived earlier than I thought. I love Tivo, so a wireless adapter is a great addition vs. the phone line. For those people who wonder what will happen when you plug it in, the Tivo software on the newer boxes will actually work like your laptop. The antenna will identify available wireless networks, and then you can link to them - no setting up of IP's etc., like the old USB days! If you have a wireless router, buy this!"
+2,Great product!,This is a great device! It's worth every dollar and I strongly recommend it! I paid $36 for it on Amazon instead $60 from Tivo. The set up was easy. Just follow the 3 step instruction that came with the product and voila!
+2,Great device; no more landline telephone!,"Purchased this device to complete the elimination of our landline telephone. It did exactly as promised, with the added benefit of renting movies online; no more late night trips to the ""Red Box""."
+1,Doesn't work with Tivo Basic,"This item will not work with Tivo Basic (the Tivo service included on some Pioneer and Toshiba boxes). We bought a Pioneer 810H several years ago that included Tivo. This is Tivo Basic and this item requires Tivo Plus. You do not have a Media Access Key if you have Tivo Basic, which is required to get this to work. Unfortunately, Tivo Plus is an upgrade to Basic, so it costs extra. Since we already paid a lot for the box (equal to a lifetime membership), we didn't want to do that again and sent it back, so I can't really attest to its functionality or ease of use (although it was a huge pain to figure out why we didn't have a MAK...that took some serious googling since they don't make our box anymore)."
+2,"Works well, easy to setup","The TiVo adapter is practically effortless to install. Once installed, the TiVo Series2 recognizes the adapter easily, then you can walk through the configuration to set it up on the wireless network. The only challenging part is the cumbersome entry of the SSID, due to the TiVo interface for text entry. But once it was configured, it connected OK and is far superior to using the phone line by any means."
+2,TiVo AG0100 Wireless G USB Network Adapter,Simple to install. No reception problems so far. (My router is upstairs and the adapter is downstairs.) Had it 3-4 weeks now. Much cheaper through Amazon than to get it directly from TiVo.
+2,Works Great! Easy to install!,"My old wireless adapter from Netgear stopped working on Friday evening. I ordered this Tivo wireless adapter by 6:30pm EST and chose Saturday delivery (Amazon Prime. Shipping was $6.99). At 10:00am on Saturday morning the UPS truck dropped it off at my front door. I was back in business by 10:15am. I just plugged in the adapter into the USB slot in back of my Tivo unit. I went to ""Settings"" on the Tivo menu and restarted the unit. Everything worked fine, it started updating my program guide immediately. When you are replacing a network adapter you do not have to re-enter your network settings nor the computers WPA/WEP security code. The settings were saved on the Tivo unit when I switched the adapters. Also be informed that this adapter connects via a USB cord that is about 3 feet long. It allows you to place the adapter in different areas and positions for the best signal. (The strength of signal is obtained in the Tivo ""Settings"" menu under ""phone/network"")."
+2,So easy and convenience.,Just opened the package connected the adapter to the usb port on my tivo and it was instantly recognized. Entered my network password (WPK) and done.
+2,A little disapointed,"This product works just fine, but it does not get all the features that I saw advertised. You have to have the HD receiver to get all the things advertised, it will not connect to Netflix and a few others. This is not the problem with this receiver, it is in the Tivo box it's self. The receiver works just fine."
+1,Disappointed - No Improvement Over Cheaper Alternatives,"So many people have given this adapter 5 star reviews that I was expecting great things. It didn't happen. This Wireless G adapter gives less signal strength and NO speed improvement over an old $10 Wireless B adapter I'd been using. And yes, I upgraded to Wireless G from my ""send"" unit, and yes, I've got a Tivo with USB 2.0 which should allow faster transfer speeds.In trying to transmit about 35 feet, all on the same floor, through a couple of walls, the best signal strength I can get is about 30%, compared to 45% on an older Dlink adapter. In testing downloads to a Mac, which is really the only reason I wanted a speed boost, there was no improvement at all.I stand in the minority, but I'll just say that the adapter I received is overpriced and underpowered. It's going back."
+2,TiVo Wireless Adapter,Pros:Works amazing! Love it. Uses wireless internet connection to upload the show times and titles.Highly suggest this product if your looking for a wireless adapter for your TiVo.Was a plug and play periphrial. Plug it in and your Series2 TiVo finds it right away.Great product and experience. Much like every TiVo product I own.Cons:The price seems a little steep but not too bad because it works like a charms
+2,perfect complement for a Tivo,"First it was truly ""plug and play"" with a quick plug in to the USB port and no configuring needed. The only thing to do was move it around a bit to find the best signel strength. The second point is that the unit is shockingly well built, nicer than a high end cell phone for instance and completely out of character for something as ""mundane"" as a wireless network adapter. The only thing I wish was that is was actually ""n"" compliant but that will come soon enough and ""g"" is plenty fast for what it's tasks are."
+2,Tivo Adapter,"I used a USB adapter before this, but the connection kept getting disconected. Now with the TiVo adapter, I never loose the connection and get to enjoy my TiVo alot more."
+2,Love My Tivo!!!!,This device is easy to install. I brought both two of these from this seller and the price is better than Tivo's. The shipping was quick. I wanted this device for a long time but couldn't seems to justify paying what Tivo was charging. I was browsing amazon and seen the same exact device's price and jumped right on it. I LOVE IT!!!
+2,Works from 4 rooms away,Works from 4 rooms away and through several walls. Not as fast as maybe you would like but it works. 30 minute TV show might take 15 minutes. Typical movie will take longer...I clocked mine at about 40 minutes sometimes faster depending on the qulity you recorded the movie at...higher quality will certainly be a larger file and take longer. Leaves a copy of the origional on the tivo the file was transfered from. Also great not to have to have a phone line connected once you get this connected to your broadband network. I use a Linksys wireless B/G router and I have one Linksys wireless range extender which I am sure helped this thing reach 4 rooms away. Wish it were faster and had longer range ability but that is the limit of G/G wireless...we need N wireless and an N device from Tivo or whoever makes this for them.
+2,WPA & WPA2 Supported,"I am extremely happy with this product. Simple install, just plugged into USB port of TIVO, it recognized it immediately and brought up the network menus. I selected WPA2 (yes, it supports both WPA and WPA2) put in the info and downloaded a movie from Amazon Unbox! Sweet!"
+2,TiVo Wireless Adapter,"When the 802.11g adapter was first available, I was reluctant to spend the money. I had a wireless B adapter which cost $11 and worked fine.I recently upgraded my system: Apple iMac and Apple airport extreme (802.11N) router, with which I had problems using the B adapter.The TiVo branded adapter is now at the right price for me. Besides, once I installed it, everything worked perfectly. File transfers were expeditious. Everything was easy to configure."
+2,"Perfect Stand for the KDS-50A2000, Shelf Height Could be better","Assembly was pretty straight forward, and when you're all done with the TV on top ... looks pretty slick. Strap in back secures TV, and cover in front does the same.Due to support beams in back, my receiver had to go right in the middle on the 2nd shelf. Those same beams, could possibly get in the way of wiring on the top shelf if putting components two across. In fact, I need to get a couple of right-angle connectors in my case. There is also a chance since the glass is at an angle on the sides, that one foot of a componenent all the way to either side may not touch the glass. I also wish the top shelf was a little taller for stacking components.Even with these quibbles, I am very happy with the stand, because the quality is very nice, and the end result looks great & feels solid."
+2,"Good Table, well made and sturdy","I just finished putting together my table and am pleased with the way it looks and functions. It's a strong platform for the KDS-50A2000. As the other reviewer mentioned, it's a little cramped for bigger components; I wish it had more room. Assembly wasn't too bad but required patience.My only complaint is about the Amazon merchant, etronics. I would not deal with them again if I didn't have to. The item arrived in good shape, but they are just way too slow and not very responsive to inquiries. The item sat in their warehouse for days, ""ready to ship"" they told me, but just lingered there. Tracking data was very slow in being provided. If you can buy this table elsewhere, you probably should."
+1,I thought this book had too much irony in it.,"The Mayor of Casterbridge was a very interesting novel. In my opinion Hardy uses too much irony, and this kills the fun of the whole topic. It is true that every day is filled with irony, but it shouldn't be in somthing someone is reading. the novel also shouldn't be too predictable, I guess that's why Hardy likes irony. If you are a reader who likes suspense and tragedy then this book is for you."
+2,a metaphorical masterpiece,"just finished thomas hardy's ""mayor of casterbridge,"" a book which i highly recommend.this novel is purported to be the first thriller, from which all that followed are copies.the characters in this metaphorical masterpiece operate in a never dissipating cloud of pathos which hangs over them like a vulture over a wounded fawn. the last sentence of the book illustrates: happiness was but the occasional episode in a general drama of pain.once you pick up the rhythm of the writing, you will not be able to put the book down."
+2,tragic but enjoyable,"The story of a man who ruins his life by doing the right thing at the wrong time, both in business and in his relationships with his wife, a potential wife, and his stepdaughter. In business, he buys at the wrong time and sells at the wrong time. In relationships, he is cold when his nearest and dearest wish to be close to him, and then seeks them out after it is too late."
+1,Free Kindle Edition is missing a significant portion of Chapter 20.,"The book itself is excellent. Thomas Hardy was a master writer, and look no further than the fact that he makes a story about a person that buys and sells corn interesting. But, the kindle edition is, like the title of the review says, missing a chunk of the text. There might be other parts omitted, but that's the only one I've caught.Perhaps this is evidence that you get what you pay for."
+2,Truly Talented Writing,"I greatly enjoyed The Mayor of Casterbridge, not only for its clear and concise explanations, dialogue and emotional energy, but also for its themes. The loss of a wife, mother, daughter, love, husband, father and mentor are all carried off extremely well. I chose to read this book for a project I'm doing in my English class and although it was not my first choice, I do recommend it to anyone who loves English literature. I'm a big fan of Dickens and Hardy and truly loved this magnificent piece of work."
+2,Refreshing change in Hardy's writing style,"This is the easiest Thomas Hardy novel, but one of the most complex in terms of emotions. Being an English literature fan, I have to say that the story that goes on in this book is one of the most original and refreshing. If you found Tess of the DUrbervilles (another Hardy book) too difficult but loved the general storyline, read this, it's simpler for the simple minds out there."
+1,A mash of cobbled coincidences,"This book is similar to a Dickens novel in that it seeks not to reach perfection, but to please its audience at the time. Like Dickens, it is very dry and filled with hard to believe coincidences that make the story hard to swallow. Still, Hardy paints a very lively, realistic and flowing impression of the English countryside in the early days, before the industrial revolution. I would recommend this only if you are obsessed with Hardy, if you have run out of books to read (try Fifth Business by Robertson Davies) or if you are forced to read this as a part of some course."
+1,As plausible as the average soap opera,"The book is essentially a daytime soap opera. Except, none of the characters are likeable.My suggestion: read only the very last line of the book. The book's very existence strives to make this sentiment true."
+1,Excruciatingly Boring,"I began reading this novel since it has such a great reputation as being a ""classic."" However, after reading well over a hundred pages, the book failed to keep my attention in the least bit. The plot is weak and pathetic, and the characters are too one-dimensional. Although it may pick up later, it certainly is not worth it."
+1,two thumbs down,"I read this book for a class, and I am sorry to say that it was a disappointment. It is a silly tale, and totally unrealistic. I cannot believe that something like this could be considered a ""classic"". Mike sure made some dumb choices, and it is unrealistic! No one could make that many blunders. It was bogged down by unnecessary details, etc. All-in-all, a 100% waste. Don't buy this book. You've been warned."
+2,ended too soon,"Thomas Hardy is a gloomy writer, he likes to end his books by killing off the main characters. In this story he follows the life of a man who good and bad choices in life. You frist meet him as a young married man with a drinking problem. This results in him losing his wife and set him on a path of soberity. Do it yourself AA. When then rejoin his life 20 some years later and watch him self destruct and his wife and daughter reenter his life and he doesn't know how to react. He resumes drinking, Loses his lover, get into a love hate relationship with his presumed daughter. and finally dies of a broken heart as he realizes everything he's lost because of his impulsive behavior. Interesting read."
+2,My summary of my reading of the Mayor of Casterbridge,"The excellent use of language to desciribe the character and nteractions of the main characters was very polished and held my attention completely throughout. I liked the way the story unfolded, not a ""just so"" tale but one full of true to life human strenths and weakneses. The description of the enviorenment and tracking the history of Casterbridge and he normal day to day life of the enhabiants was interesting and made me feel almost that I was there. I would recommend ""The Mayor of Casterbridge"" to any lover of historical novels."
+2,The Mayor of Casterbridge--a masterpiece,"In this book, Thomas Hardy manages to cut deep into the human soul, and uncover to us a part of our makeup that though inacceptable in some cases, yet, very real. He talks of man's selfishness and desires. He presents his theory, which states that man's destiny is no more than the product of his character and fate. In the wake of the industrial and intellectual revolutions, he gives us an idea of what man's guidelines would become. It such a wondeful novel, that is full of insight and wisdom. (check the death scene, page 123; it might be as well, the most elegant description of a human being passing away!)"
+1,If you are considering this book...,"IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING THIS BOOK, SAVE YOURSELF SOME TIME AND WALK INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC NOW! I was forced to read this book for my english class. It was terrible! Sure the plot line, and even some of the characterization was fine, but MY GOD THE DESCRIPTION goes on and on and on and on. Theres almost 4 pages dedicated to describing a building! If I was given the choice between reading this book, or hitting myself in the head with it for the rest of my life, I would go with the hitting on the head one...becuase i'm sure its even less brain-numbing than Hardy's writing."
+2,Great ring to real life,A story of hope - from a lost cause to glorious circumstances. It affirms the view that in life there are second chances for us to take and change our circumstances
+1,Chapter Missing,"Even though it is free, and I appreciate that, there was about a chapter missing. I would suggest this either be fixed, or the book removed from sale."
+2,Review,A brilliant piece of work. The genius use of foreshadowing definitely keeps the reader wanting more. It is definitely a greAt novel.
+1,missing most of chapter 20,Luckily I have the physical book too so was able to read the missing bit. Suggest you try another kindle version.
+2,human character in constant conflict between strong forces,"Good literature provides keen observations in behaviors and psychology of human beings when faced with moral choices and consequences, and this book definitely is filled with good stuff. The main character, Mr. Henchard, is severely flawed and his iniquities are multiple, and yet, he also is so human and really hard not to have sympathetic feelings toward him in the end. The writing is wonderfully philosophical and dramatic, especially the last paragraph of Elizabeth-Jane's reflection on life is movingly insightful."
+2,"reads well, despite an unsympathetic lead","Hardy mixes the comical here with the sorrowful so you're at once, entertained and saddened by the events; the largest event which brings on the sale of one man's wife and child to another; a moment which both liberates and destroys the main character through-out the story. Competition and jealousy figure prominently in the time line, which covers many years in the lives of a few sad people. You could say Michael Henchard was doomed from the 1st chapter. He certainly is haunted by his past to the point of no escape. And in fact, it's his past (as well as everyone who was part of it) that fuels the inevitable heartbreak to come. Casterbridge as a central location isn't quite as powerfully stark as Edgon Heath from... Native but the landscape does affect the players in similar ways. A wicked sense of folly usually dominates every novel Hardy has written."
+2,A Classical Tradedy by Tomas Hardy,"""The Mayor of Casterbridge"" was a wonderful story which engulfs the reader in perhaps one of the greatest stories I have ever read. Tomas Hardy's skill for describing the enviroment is very clear in this novel. The plot changes are never expected, and what seems a boring read unravels into a classic tragedy that everyone must read. In conclusion I highly recommend this novel to everybody."
+1,Classically boring.,"I read this book for my English exam and after reading it, I cannot understand how it can be described as a classic novel. The only possible reason that I can come up with is that people in 19th century England, did not have things like T.V. and so were absolutely desperate for anything to entertain themselves. This is possibly the most boring book that I have ever read. Nothing happens! I feel that a lot of people call this book a classic simply because some literary expert happened to like it once, and so these people, in a vain attempt to appear more intelligent than they are, simply churn out someone else's opinion, without actually thinking of their own response to the novel. I don't know how many copies of this book have been printed, but it is bound to be a large number, and all I can say is that it is a huge waste of paper which could have been put to better use elsewhere. I wish that I had not wasted some of my life reading this book."
+1,WHY?,"I have recently read this book (not out of choice) and I am at a loss to understand why Hardy wrote this and why anyone would willingly read this for ""fun"". I agree wholeheartedly with the author of ""Classically Boring"" as this book is complete excrement. People are always going on about how we should stop cutting down the rainforest etc. and if this is what all those trees are turned into, then I'm with them 100%."
+1,Snoring,"This book was originally written to be printed in newspapers, newspapers were then used to wipe one's posterior. I feel i have already said enough."
+2,Good movie material,"Good story for a movie. In fact there was a movie set in the west during gold rush based on this story. Good, but I forget the movie title. Both are very believable, which I like."
+1,Waste of paper,"I recently had to read this book as part of my English GCSE and I can honestly say that much paper has been wasted and our trees are being destroyed to churn out a book, which is quite frankly absolutly awfull. I also am very glad that I was not around to ever meet Thomas Hardy as from this book it sounds to me that he may well of been a manic depresent, also in most, if not all, of his other books they all end in a very sad a depressing way. Hardy describes Henchard as 'dogged' and i feel if you want to read this you too will have to be dogged and determind to start and finish this book."
+2,toni estes HOT HOT HOT!,THIS ALBUM IS ONE OF THE BEST OF THE YEAR.ITS IN THE SAME MOULD AS DESTINYS CHILD BUT THERE ARE MORE UPTEMPO TRACKS.IF I HAD TO PICK MY FAVOURITE SONG IT WOULD HAVE TO BE HOT.BUY THIS ALBUM YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED.
+1,Another enlightened Secular humanist,"I would like this ""author"" to please re-write the bible as he is the self appointed enlightened one. We all need to re-invent christianity, and doctrinal truths as he would have everyone believe the bible is not worth the paper it is written on. I am not a fan of mega churches. I am not for man made religious rituals that replace the teachings of our Lord, Jesus the Christ. However, this is simply the same message that has been biting back against truth for centuries. The bible is not true, Jesus did not do or say what the bible says he did. Hmm, reminds me of the serpent in Genesis. God is a liar according to him."
+1,Not for agnostics or atheists,"Rev. Teel starts out by telling how he was first a believer, then an agnostic, then an atheist, and finally a true believer, but neglects to say what convinced him in each of those instances. If belief, not reason (as it appears), were behind these conversions, then the premise for this book is reduced in importance and effectiveness. For me, one belief is as good as another. I'd like to hear from a writer convinced by reason and recognized facts, not belief(s)."
+1,Great title. Poor book.,"It's intriguing: The scriptures that have come down to us really aren't accurate and maybe we should rethink what being a Christian really means. However, this book uses little substantiation for its assertions, preferring, evidently, to be controversial rather than thoughtful. If you really have questions about the ""holy"" bible, please read Bart D. Ehrman's MISQUOTING JESUS. The author's creditials are REAL, his proofs are relatively clear, and his message is more useable: The bible is a human document that has application in our lives. My advice: Continue to be a seeker of Truth...but don't bother buying this book."
+1,waste of time,It was free so out of curiosity I downloaded it only to realize it's a waste of my time to even read this nonsense!
+2,Seek the truth,"I feel that all religions have pieces of the truth and it is up to us to find them and learn. And yes men and the churches do believe that only they are worthy and women ate thereto serve them and do the menial things that they find beneath them. But if you read the old testament women have important roles that God requests of them, men ate the ones who have the most trouble believing and following that they have to prove themselves more often. Faith, love, acceptance of others as they are is really the bottom line and will bring peace if only mankind could learn and embrace that truth."
+2,Wonderful book!,"This book opened up new understanding for me. It covers subjects that I think we have all wondered about at some level, but this book gives us the gift of a better understanding. A must read for seekers of truth."
+1,Dreadful book,"If you are a Christian, don't spoil your money with this book. I tried to search the credentials of the so called ""reverend"" but only in the book I could find his true identification. The book tells the same known stories of the apocripha and is full of lies and misconceptions. I don't recommend it and I already deleted it from the memory of my computer. Since I bought the eletronic edition nobody else will grab the remains."
+2,Great,"This is a qood quality vest, and it will work for a festival. I would say that it's more costume quality than I expected, and the gold grommets are pretty noticable. The vest doesn't look as much like suede in person. But my husband really likes it, and he will be wearing it."
+1,Totally confused,"While I would give the singers somewhat higher marks than Mr. Morrison, he is spot on with everything else. I saw a production of Onegin 2 yrs. ago in Munich that I absolutely hated. Although I disagreed with it's point of view, I understood a great deal of what the director was doing. However with this one I was clueless, time and time again. I must say that I am a big fan of Kwiecien having seen his Don Giovanni (San Francisco) and King Roger (Paris). He is definitely a rising operatic star! Luckily, I was able to see it televised so I didn't waste my money as others have."
+2,Meeks a.k.a. Eddie Munster on Yosemite,"This book is a must have,must read by everyone.Especially those like myself who are from Detroit and know about the Y.B.I.first hand.I became a member of Y.B.I. at age 12.I am now 34 and have a 13 year old son who I'm going to make sure reads this book to maybe steer clear of the painful,bloody,murderous & cold,cold path that this book reveals.I remember Butch Jones, and personally knew most everyone mentioned in this book. I thank God I'm alive and able to read it. Because most of my fellow Y.B.I. friends & members are expired as a result of membership.May God have mercy on there souls most of us were just kids. Dwayne(DUB)Davis,Ricky(RENO)Thomas & Shaun(ork)Boyce R.I.P. And last but not least the Dog of Dogs Raymond Peoples R.I.P."
+2,True Education,"A book that should be read by all high school students, Butch Jones' autobiography presents a wealth of accumulated knowledge. It is a lesson in economics, philosophy, and Detroit history. Butch Jones, supreme teacher and urban philosopher, turns learning into a game."
+1,Slow performance,I got one of these set up with 4 1TB disk in raid 5 giving me a total og 2.7 TB datastorage. But it is very unstable especialy when handling large or many files +100 MB. The connection is lost and copying has to be restarted.Also streaming runs very slow.When using the build in PnP the mashine hangs and has to be restartet.It is sad as the specs are great.
+1,Don't Bother,"Bought this for my aging father-in-law, he couldn't read it, said it was too complicated, and he already knew how to play pinochle so this book was pretty much a bomb. Don't waste your money."
+2,an outstanding product,"This ""grabber"" is the best designed unit I've ever purchased, and I've had several different designs. I strongly recommend it for purchase by those having trouble stooping, bending, or reaching."
+2,Excellent,I bought this to give temporary window coverings for our living room windows. It was inexpensive and easy to install. I'm very pleased.
+1,Weird,"I dont even know what to say about this flim, all I can say is that it's very dumb and it really pissed be off cuz IM a huge Kurt Cobain fan......But it is kind of funny but yet so depressing... But yah if your the type of person who likes to watch movies that has no talking hardly n' luv watchin people just walk around then Hey you should really like this flim"
+1,A shoot yourself movie. Literally!,"This movie blows. You go through the whole movie bored and the least Van Sant could have done was let you see him blow his head up. If I have to see that movie one more time, I'd blow my head off. I mean, everybody that knew of him and followed his music as I did, already knew what happened. I expected a film much better than this one. I agree with one of the other reviewers of a way of Van Sant cashing in Cobain's name. What a loser! Cobain Rules!"
+1,Very boring film....,"I'm a huge Nirvana fan. I got this movie because I figured it might be good......Well.....it's ""based"" on Kurt but honestly to me it didn't make any sence at all..... I know everything there is to know about Kurt.....I didn't like this movie one bit... It bored me to death......on his final days no one knew where he was so yeah....those friends of his didn't exist.....Well. For all you Nirvana/Kurt fans don't buy this movie. If you like Gus Van Sant I guess you could get this movie.....are all his movies this boring?"
+1,Makes Elephant seem like an Action Flick.,"Uses the same slow pace as Elephant with een less happening. Too much of a good thing.Wish I could get my hands on the soundtrack, which gives this the 2 stars."
+1,almost made me want to seek relief.,"I wish I would have rented it before i bought it! Now I am out 20 dollars for a crapy movie. man it Sucked! It was slow, no plot, BORING! The most boring movie this year! It made me feel like I had ADD and didn't want to pay attention anymore, it was so bad, don't waist your money on this one! it makes no sense at all! the best part was the sceanery in the woods! I'd won't be surprised if people kill themselfs after watching this crap!"
+1,never receieved,"I am yet to receive this product. I'm sure the movie is amazing, but I'm still waiting to get it."
+1,Snooze Fest,"Welcome to Gus Van Sant's attempt to be artsy. The problem with this movie is nothing happens. Absolutely nothing! Throughout the whole movie we follow the lead character as he evades alomst all human contact and says about two words throughout the movie. This is loosely based on Kurt Cobain's final days, but this movie has no point. Van Sant tries to make a statement on the struggles of a troubled soul battling himself and others to find happienss, but his approach does not work and instead the viewer is left asking themselves why did Van Sant make this movie? This was one of the worst movies I have ever seen and I would not recommend it to anyone."
+1,This Movie isnt a tribute to anyone,"A Poor Excuse for a film.Due to the fact nothing happens in the film, example, He walks in the room, looks around the room, finds cereal, makes the cereal, eats the cereal, and we sit through a 10 minute scene and get nothing back.I am a huge fan of Asia Argento and she couldent even save this film from the trash bin."
+1,horrible,watch the trailer and you basically have the whole movie.a guy who stumbles around high and mumbles to himself..
+1,hmmm...,"This film is shot beautifully and I liked the way the actors were allowed to meander around in their character to sort of ""make the movie themselves"" as they went along. Unfortunately the movie is made to be ""About"" the ""last days"" of Kurt Cobain. This movie is not accurate and falls short in paying ANY kind of tribute to the memory of Kurt. It distorts his memory if it does any thing which is sad. I enjoy the quiet scenes and all the mood shots, it's a neat reflective film and is actually comedic at times once you take away any reference there might be to Kurt Cobain. I had to MUTE the volume during the scene where the character tries to sing and play like Kurt. Other than that, like I said I like the way the film is shot and made and would have enjoyed it if it did not have something supposedly to do with Kurt Cobain. Any way, that's what I have to say."
+1,The worst movie Ive every seen,"This movie was the worst movie Ive ever seen, Waste of 90 mins of time. I wish I could get paid for the time I wasted watching it.And no I ""get It""It is not art."
+1,BEWARE!!!,"This was a good movie from an artistic perspective, like what everyone else said so far (very very slow, quiet etc.). However only one person mentioned the fact that there is a gay scene. There is a gay scene! By gay scene I mean two guys making-out on a bed.I I guess it could be worse, but (being hetero) I had a hard time accepting it's connection to Kurt Cobain. I Just have to make sure you all know what you're getting in to."
+1,I want the last 96 minutes of my life back,"This movie is horrible. Don't waste your money buying it or even renting it. COme on, 5 minutes of him staring at something, doing nothing? Or 5 minutes of watching the grass blowing in the wind? Art or not, it sucked horribly."
+2,Quiet is the new lou,"This isn't a movie that's afraid to be itself. Working in the same style as the award winning Elephant , Gus Van Sant has made yet another ""silent"" film with very long shots and F@#*ed indie rawk kids. Tho some folks will find it boring or depressing or both? I found it moving and very brave. The kid also makes for a very handsome Kurt Cobain look alike."
+1,Artsy Fartsy,"This movie is poor. Very poor. It seems like some art student got ahold of the idea to do a movie about Kurt, and ""went to town"" with the idea. This movie has NO dialog. I kid you not, NO dialog. I understand what they are trying to do... show all the ""strife"" and ""pain"" Kurt went through with his drug addiction, but this movie draws it out for hours... with no plot. And to any Kurt Cobain novice will have no idea what the hell is going with this movie."
+1,The Most Boring Michael Pitt Film!!!,"This movie is the worst most boring movie of Michael Pitt's that I have seen. The story is totally dull and boring and hardly any serious and sensible dialogue. Only strange shots of Pitt alone talking to himself and interacting for only a about a minute with one of two of the characters. There was hardly any suspense or spice to this movie. Just downright boring. Do not waste your money or time on this flick. Ain't worth it. Pitt has done much better roles, his best work, FUNNY GAMES."
+1,Boring,"This movie seems like an exploitation on an idea of what Kurt Cobain's last days may have been like. In the end, it is boring, long, slow, and completely ridiculous."
+1,I WAS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE MYSELF WATCHING THIS GARBAGE!,"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I have never EVER been soooooooo BORED in all my life! I found myself talking out loud to my television screen, saying things like...""JUST BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT ALREADY YOU KURT COBAIN WANNABE! WE ALL KNOW HOW THIS ENDS!""If any of you buyers are curious about this film I'll give you some advice. HIT THE BACK BUTTON ON YOU COMPUTER SCREEN RIGHT NOW AND DON""T LOOK BACK! Don't buy this film, don't even rent this film, hell...don't even steal this film! IT'S THE WORST!"
+2,I MISS YOU KURT!,"Welllll, what I can say..this movie is ""DIFFERENT""..GOOD, but DIFFERENT. If you are a TRUE Kurt Cobain/Nirvana fan, you'll learn to appreciate it. It hurts to see this is what Kurt might have gone through! (I HOPE NOT), but the movie itself is very ""QUIET"". He doenst say much. The ""song"" scene"" is the emotional part, Pitt definately played a good role!..I recommend YOU WATCH it..only if you're a TRUE FAN, otherwise, dont waste your time, you wont find it interesting."
+1,Kurt deserved more than nothing,"One of the worst films I've ever had the misfortune of sitting through. Actually I turned it off after about an hour...I don't know why I waited that long. Kurt was such an interesting and enigmatic person, a movie should have been made to pay respect to him or give something of a behind-the-scenes look at him. This movie basically shows Kurt as a wasted heroin addict with nothing more to offer or say or do; lazy film making, terrible camera work. Seriously if you rent this movie after reading this review you have no one to blame but yourself. Literally one of the worst movies ever wasted on film."
+1,What went wrong here?,"Sadly, Gus Van Sant has stopped directing movies. Instead he has become a supervisor of filming. In the DVD supplemental documentary, the cast goes on and on about how wonderful it was to get to be so creative and work without a script. They rave about how much they loved the improvisation and about how great it was that they were CREATING a work of art. In the end, they didn't create anything but a nauseating bore.I turned the subtitles on just so I could understand what ""Blake"" was muttering (it wasn't worth reading so I turned them back off). The film tries to offer insight into the Kurt Cobain like character but I fail to see how watching him make Macaroni and cheese or crawl around on the floor for five minutes or mumble unitelligable monologues offers an audience anything. GET OVER YOURSELF GUS and start making real films again instead of trying to pass this garbage off as 'ART"""
+1,worst movie ever!!,"i watched this movie beginning to end and was discusted, if you are a kurt cobain/nirvana fan you will hate this movie. im just glad that hes already dead, cause if he wasnt then this movie might be the thing to push him over the edge to suicide again. kurt cobain was a very inteligent, outgoing person and who ever this guy is in the movie is a toxic waste of life. i can go on forever but ive wasted too much time with this movie and thinking about it so i will stop now so as to not waste more time in my life."
+1,DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM,"Boring, boring, boring. My g/f (a Nirvana fan) and I watched this film together on a Sunday afternoon. Please save your time and money, do not watch this film."
+1,YUOR SUCK SPETRALLY,HEYY I HAT THIS MOVVIE BUT I JSUT HADDED TO COREKCTS SOM GLARINGG ERRURS IN TEH REVIEW B4 MEHIS NAME IS SPELLT WITH A 'S' NOT A 'Z' DUMBY!!!OH BY THE WAY THIS MOVVIE SUX A LOT DONT SEE IT UNLESS UR GAY CUZ THEY GAY KISS IN IT SO ITS HOT
+1,BAD ..not good-bad....terrible- bad,very very bad movie...if you watch this you'll be dissapointed...if you buy it you'll be wasting you money. If you recommend this you are the anti-christ.
+1,Don't Waste Your Time,"Do not waste your time viewing this. The first half hour has virtually no dialogue, just images of Blake (meant to be Cobain ) wandering through the woods and his home. There is a cast of ""freeloaders"" living with Blake, none of whom add anything to the film what so ever. If you are expecting to see a biopic on Cobain, this movie offers nothing of the kind. Blake spends most of the film in a stuppor, and the only part remotely interesting is a bizarre visit from a represenative of the Yellow Pages attempting to get an add renewal for a locomotive Co. Blake was advertising. Fans of movies like The Doors and Almost Famous will certainly feel the dissapointment that I did."
+1,Last Days,"I can't make up my mind, this is an awful movie to watch, but in reality probably quite close to the truth of how the last few days of a man about to kill himself is likely to have been. There are no suprises, no meaningful insights. If Gus Van Sant was trying to guess what the last few days of a drug addicted, depressed man may have been like, that being: depressing, dull, meaningless, lonely, then he succeeded. Its unlikely that anyone would enjoy this film, and maybe you aren't supposed to....."
+2,5 stars for michael pitt!,i love michael pitt and appreciate that i found this movie here to add to my collection. disc in good conditon and delivered promptly =)
+2,Not everything is for everyone,"If you like Gus Van Sant (I mean beyond Good Will Hunting), you'll probably like this movie. It's an interesting take on the unknown about one of music's great influencers. If you're looking for an explanation about Kurt, this isn't it. Van Sant has a great eye and composes some great shots. Check it out and form your own opinion. Thanks."
+1,This movie is not NIRVANA,"Gus Van Zant should really be ashamed of himself for producing this film . Visually, sure, it is great looking. However, his vision of this Kurt Cobain Character is nothing more than a stumbling mumbling half wit with no personality or reason for being on screen. This movie is an insult to the Real Cobain, Nirvana, and all of the Nirvana fans. AVOID THIS MOVIE AT ALL COSTS. It is garbage and has absolutely no business even being mentioned in the same breath as Nirvana, Cobain, or music in general."
+1,Just plain sucked,"No other way to put it. Van Zandt and his crew came off like a bunch of no talent, Bohemian Pre-Madonnas. A venture into artistic self indulgence. One of the worst movies, if not the worst movie I have ever seen. I want my 90 minutes back. You can keep the money."
+1,What a disappointment...,"Last Days was easily the worst movie I have seen since Eight Heads in a Duffle Bag. From start to finish, it was disjointed and each scene was entirely too long. In fact, I watched the last 30 minutes of the move in 10x speed and didn't miss a thing!Van Sant did not establish any kind of connection with the characters. You don't really even know Blake is a troubled musician (as it says in the synopsis) until half way through the movie, so you spend time watching him mope around the house in, what appears to be, a drug-induced stupor. But you really don't know what's wrong with him and it's not very interesting to watch.I had high hopes for this movie, especially after watching the making of it in the Special Features section, but it was a complete waste of time."
+1,it makes u cry,"TEARS of anger.tears of anger that is.i think kurt deserves more respect than this boring movie.I am hoping that in a near future, One director would have thecourage to make a film based on Tom Grant's investigation.WATCH COURTNEY AND KURT INSTEAD, DONT WASTE UR MONEY.Justice for kurt . we miss u and love u."
+1,WORST MOVIE EVER MADE!,"NO COMMENTS, JUST DONT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK, STARING AT A WALL FOR 2 HOURS WOULD BE MORE INTERESTING."
+1,If not the worst film I've seen in my life...,"Have you ever watched a movie and at the end of it you literally say out loud, ""Wow, there goes 2 hours of my life that I'll never get back."" Well that pretty much sums up Last Days. This movie was beyond boring and completely with out plot. I mean, my God, we spend the first five minutes watching the whacked out druggy swim, stare at fire, and hum the theme to Bonanza. Need I say more? The one redeeming quality this movie did posses however was the music. The scene shot from a far looking in the window in on Blake was attention grabbing but that really only lasted for about 3 minutes. Save yourself the time and watch something else."
+1,The worst movie I've seen ever! Awful!,"I have never been so compelled to review anything until I watched the movie Last Days yesterday evening. The movie was about absolutely nothing. The character who is supposed to be Cobain just mumbled, walked around, and passed out the entire movie. It was awful and a complete waste of my time. I was seriously angry after watching it, because I stayed up to watch it. How does this crap ever make it?"
+1,He can't even make macaroni and cheese,"Wouldn't it have been nice if the _not_ Kurt had gone with Kim Gordon? He could've been a member of the family. How cool would that be to have Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore as parents? Kurt could have sat on the floor surrounded by kittens,making drawings of sperm and embryos with crayons.this over indulgent pile might as well have been about nothing at all, instead ol' Gus decided to cash in on Kurts name. the real question is, why not? everyone else did."
+1,Don't Watch It / Don't Buy It,"Whether or not this movie is based on Kurt Cobain it is still the most boring and horrendous film I have ever seen. In fact, I could watch it all the wat through because nothing happened. Sorry Gus your career has gone out wirh a bang."
+1,If there was a negative star rating....,"Don't waste your time watching this movie. It's time out of my life that I will never get back. My thought, after it was all over, was how could he not be thoroughly embarrassed having something this incredibly useless out for public consumption with his name on it? Unless you're obsessed with Curt Cobain and would watch anything remotely having to do with him, just don't bother."
+1,Last Days should be called Last Time,"Because the first time you watch it will undoubtly be your last as well. Overall I believed I was going to be watching a movie loosely based on the life of Kurt Cobain leading up to his death.Instead what I was ""graced"" with is Blake (Kurt) sitting in a creek, sitting by the lake, sitting against a door and so on and so on. Half the time you're just looking at a still object with no characters on screen. There was a plot somewhere in there too but with all the MUMBLING you might miss it. Not to mention that there isn't that much dialogue to begin with.I wouldn't recommend this movie to Nirvana/Kurt Cobain fans.This movie bored me tears, I barely finished it."
+1,"Sucked really bad, not even a rental...","This movie was by far the worst I have ever seen, I had to fast forward most of it, as it was painfully drug out. You would be better off constipated, sitting on the throne with a comic book instead of watching this load of garbage.Eastcoast Phil.TCBRN."
+1,man I really wanted to like this movie,"First off I would like to say that I love Nirvana's music I have every CD, but I really hated this movie. Kurt would be really disappointed someone even made a movie about him and he would probably be more pissed that it sucked. He was an extreamly talented musician and he deserves to be remembered way better than the way the decided to portray him. I also beleive he did not kill himself but was murdered. Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth, also a very good band, recently stated she beleives kurt was murdered. The fact is though that Gus Van Sant made a terrible movie. Anyone of you trying to force yourselves into beleiving you like this movie don't cheat yourselves you know it was so bad no one could really enjoy it. Even if you are a big fan of Kurt or Van Sant this was bad. If nothing else Kurt tried to teach us to come as we are so don't try to force yourselves to like a horrible movie for the sale of Kurt or Van Sant. I hope this helped someone.thanks zack"
+1,What is this?,"Ok, I must say I am a huge fan of Nirvana and Kurt's work, but this film......it was interesting if you're willing to sit and watch nothing. This film was about Kurt's last days and what he did, but it was a terrible thing to watch if your a fan because you get absolutely nothing out of it. Most of the music in the movie was terrible in choice; the only part of this movie that i liked was the very end scene where the ghost climbs out of the body. This movie didn't hold my interest at all; it was wandering, mumbling, eating, avoiding. How could you make a film about Kurt Cobain, the man who made grunge, so terrible? I must say I don't think any fan of Nirvana should watch this.Also the very end of the movie says:In memory ofKurt Cobain1967-1994This movie should not have been in memory of Kurt."
+1,TRUST ME - DO NOT BELIEVE THE HYPE - THIS IS JUNK,"Maybe this is how Kurt Cobain spent his ""last days"" but this does not mean it is a good film. This is just another stylish psuedo-intellectual art-house film. Gus Van Sant is quickly becoming like Stephen Sodenberg. A guy trying to make cool artsy flicks that seem really deep in meaning to the very niave watcher, but, like Sodenberg, anyone who even bothers to tread deep into an analysis of this film is apt to feel cheated and tricked. Gus Van Sant even attempts to lift the whole significance of the grunge-scene but this movie just seems so contrived and silly. Like it is looking for some significance to everything when there is none. Just buy another Nirvana album. Don't even bother."
+1,"Ultimately, a beautiful failure","Brilliant cinematography fails to mend this meditation on the last days of Kurt Cobain. It's a frustrating experience that can be rewarding, but ultimately leaves you empty."
+1,Dreadful,"The _not_ Cobain character rambles, mumbles, stutters, attempts to write music and finally manages to kill himself, about five minutes before I was ready to kill myself.Avoid."
+1,Godawful,I wish all of the characters had died.Gus Van Sant owes me five bucks. Make that ten.I was stupid enough to watch Elephant too.What a self-indulgent knob.
+1,"Interesting methodology, Uninteresting result","As others have commented, the dreary humdrum of ""Last Days"" feels more authentic (and sad) than a typical Hollywood rendering of the same. I suppose there is art in the sheer guts to make a portrayal so bleak, so real. But having said that, to want to invest 90 minutes of one's time in such a story, one has to actually care about the protagonists. In this case, there isn't any set-up, no reason to care. In fact, I found myself actively disliking, even loathing the characters (all of them). When the end came, I just didn't care anymore. If this were really what Cobain became like, then his death wasn't a tragedy. It was a blessing.Postscript: it would be nice to see van Sant make a movie that identifies with real human beings rather than the drugged characatures of Last Days or My Own Private Idaho. Those folks . . . just let them die. We don't need them here."
+1,Completely irrelevant,"This is the worst hunk of doo-doo ever committed to film. How can a director go from something as brilliant as ""Drugstore Cowboy"" to this?If you feel like wasting 2 hours of your life on something completely boring and irrelevant for the sake of ""art"", then by all means watch this abomination and feel ""enlightened"".This is the worst example of cinematic masturbation I've ever sat through."
+1,"rushed to watch, turned off twice","the film ""last days"" for me was a one watch wonder. i am unsure if it will ever make it off the shelf and back into the player..."
+1,Gus Van Sant keeps it real...,"Real boring, that is! (You see how I did that, right, using the ""keeps it real"" phrase to hook you into reading the next line and then BAM just like Emeril Lagasse). An absolutely irredeemable mess from start to finish, and a movie that made me suspect that Mr. Van Sant got lucky with Drugstore Cowboy despite his lack of talent. But that isn't really fair, since he also directed To Die For and Milk, both of which were outstanding. So maybe this was a fluke; maybe he was hung over the day he made this, since it couldn't have taken more than a day to cobble this mess together, right? It was much easier to make than it was to watch, I'll tell you that much."
+1,WORST MOVIE EVER!,"This was the worst movie I have ever seen. I had to continually watch it because I was falling asleep over and over again. Boring, uninteresting, and bias! Completely horrible and the only reason I watched it was for my true love of Kurt Cobain! I would not even give it a star if I had the choice."
+1,boring,i was expecting at least a pace that would keep me until the end but nada...except the costumes the movie was blank for me
+1,I Guess We're Polarized so it Must be Art,"This film drips with pretension. I nodded off during one scene, then awoke to find the same locked-down shot playing out to no consequence. I do understand what was intended here. The mannered pacing is supposed to engage our senses in an unconventional way. If Van Sant wasn't a name director, however, people wouldn't give it a second glance and read into it what isn't there. But that's how it goes... certain artists are given license to bend the rules and sometimes it gives a medium a needed break from the conventional (uh, like Nirvana, irony of ironies). But there are other times when people get fooled by the contrived weightiness of a vehicle without a core, as in ""Last Days"", to not just see it as weak. This is weak."
+1,Boring.... really boring,"Nicely photographed. That's the end of the good news. Absolutely dreadful script. The main characters stumble around in a stupor and mumble... scene after scene, after scene. After an hour or so it really gets old. Before buying this film I looked over the customer reviews and saw some people loved it an some people hated it. I had to see for myself. I quickly sided with the people who hated it. Maybe you need to see for yourself and decide."
+2,Wonderful,This is a wonderful Christian-directed set of lesson plans for pre-K and Kindy age children. They are very well thought out and a wonderful tool for teaching young children! A must-have!
+2,Perfect!,I found that this was very helpful learning material for young preschool aged children...you won't be disappointed in this product!!
+1,"""god"" did NOT make you.","The first chapter is: ""God Made Me"". If you are of the eminently rational and obviously authentic mindset that Superman doesn't exist and did not save Gotham City from certain destruction, don't expose your kids to this nonsense. The cultists can't resist an opportunity to brainwash the innocent. This ""free"" e-book is like a Trojan horse. Take a look inside before you allow it to poison your Android device.And, if you are a cultist, please get this book. It may be of genuine assistance in brainwashing your naive and innocent children into your particular cult. Just tell them: Superman made me. Then tell them that Superman, the Easter Bunny, Allah, Jebus and the Flying Spaghetti Monster and all related fictitious supernatural entities are REAL, and DEMAND belief or you'll end up boiling in a hot pan of frying oil for all eternity. Along with some leeks, large butterfly shrimp, and potentially crushed garlic.Have I made my point yet?Don't brainwash your kids."
+1,publishing mix-up?,"I love Chekhov; this review has nothing to do with the value of his writing. It's with the Dover Thrift Edition. Two-thirds of the way through the book, around p. 72 or so, Chekhov ends and ""Kubla Khan"" or some other random poem begins (I don't have the book here with me and I've forgotten the poem by now). It's bizarre. I'm missing three stories and the end of a fourth. I'm sure this is just a freak mistake and most other copies won't have this flaw, but this particular book wasn't quite as useful to me as I had hoped. Unless I want to read ""Kubla Khan."""
+2,Nice collection of stories,"Chekhov's writing shines in this collection. The stories are nice and short--easy to read when you have 15-20 minutes to spare. If you like these, I recommend you read some of his short novels and of course, his four excellent plays."
+1,neck harness - poor design,"Neck harness is a great addition to the gym equipment, however, this specific one is less than comfortable. This harness is the first one I tried so I am not sure how it compares with others on the market."
+1,Not very heavy duty,"The one I was shipped was junk. It broke the first time I put 25 pounds on it. One of the straps that hangs past the ear tore right off. One of the pictures above shows a guy with two red Olympic plates on the thing. The red plates are 25 Kilos each, that's 110 pounds. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the hardware on this thing with that much weight. It broke in such a way that I can still use mine, and it'll be a good long while before I'm putting 110 pounds on one of these, so I'm going to keep using it. However, if I had it all to do over again I'd trade up for a better one."
+2,Finally!,"Finally a head harness that is meant to hold some weight!very sturdy construction, padded and adjustable!"
+1,different from picture shown,Product recieved doesn't look nothing like the photo shown. It's full nylon and the quick link doesn't even fit on the chain. It doesn't even come close to fitting.
+2,First time documentation of the Abalone Industry,"This book is a seminal piece of work documenting the California Abalone Industry. This is a must- read for marine enthusiasts and divers alike. The author obviously put considerable effort in collecting factual historical data, events and photographs to produce this one-of-a-kind book.With the declining population of Abalone in California, the book captures the many personalities of the diving and abalone industries and clearly explains the equipment and techniques used from early days to modern times.A great addition to any diving or maritime library, we continue to use the text as a reference in our teaching and training of Marine Diving Technology at Santa Barbara City College.-Don BarthelmessDirector, Marine Diving Technology Department Santa Barbara City College"
+2,Hard to keep reading; impossible not to,"Wonderful writing, slow and steady and relentless as a long walk on a hot day on a dusty road in the deep south. Tragic central story of a proud black man who has tried to live as just Man, not black man, and suffers for it when he is wrongfully accused of murdering a white woman, a woman who for many years was his lover. The further you read, the more certain you are that this cannot end well - but no way can you stop reading.Classic Faulkner at his best, with the typical huge cast of 'characters' (in every sense of the word) and side plots."
+1,If it's William Faulkner it must be good.,"I read this on my own and have read other works by Faulkner, so I'm not just some innocent student.On the positive: Faulkner does create good imagery such as the two scenes in the graveyard. I also like that he never tries to explain himself, let's the reader figure it out. The symbolism is OK if you're into that sort of thing.On the negative: He must have written this while out and out drunk and the editor, publisher and the adoring public make great allowance because this is ""William Faulkner"". The sentences are not just run-on, but change subjects midstream and simply make no sense. The dialogue is the same as the narrative except for the quotes surrounding it and thus since everyone talks the same, there is not much for characterization. The plot is a simple mystery which depends on timing, coincidence, stupidity and is just unbelievable.If not for the fame of the author, this book would be forgotton."
+1,Never read Bukowski and Faulkner back to back,"Why is Faulkner considered a classic writer. Who sets the standards? Intruder in the Dust is a prime example on how to fail English Comp 101. His run on sentences are dull, unispiring, and two pages long. It's exhausting! If you want to read long sentences, read Kerouac. Ditch Faulkner!!"
+1,Confusing and Convoluted,"As a sophomore in high school nearly 10 years ago, I had a terrible experience with this book. The plot was confusing and complicated by tough vocabulary and grammar. In the version I had borrowed from the school, the ""long sentence"" was (I'm pretty sure) around 7 pages (5x7 size pages).Recently, I tried to pick it up again, convinced by my wife, who had liked reading Faulkner. I found it only slightly easier, with no real improvement. I believe that the problem stems from something that Douglas Adams had once said: ""I'm trying to be literate, not literary."" I get the feeling that Faulkner was trying to create literature as an artform, rather than try to convey his story to the masses.I can appreciate that many people love this story, and that it is a literary masterpiece, but I cannot say that I think it is good."
+1,a great book...if you could read it,"Reading this book was a tremendous pain in the ***. The mystery and plot could have been greatly enthralling if I hadn't spent so much time trying to unwind Faulkner's sentences. Not only were the sentences long and complex, there were so many rambling thoughts between the action that I missed the thought and the action. I think Faulkner had a profound statement to say about social injustice and the South's part, but he certainly didn't say it in any way I could have understood it."
+2,More readable than others would have you think,"Those who follow the AP Book of Rules for writing (i.e., subject, predicate, no commas, no decora) will have a tough time negotiating Faulkner's peregrinating sentences, but it's worth it. This book delivers several experiences at one time: a look at the Southern social codes, a textured appraisal of racial relations, an adolescent's step off into adult life, and an entertaining murder mystery. The lead characters are nicely drawn, with surprises; the action and crowd scenes are portrayed in easily visualized imagery. For all the Southern writing I've read, this added more information about the culture and people. I feel sorry for those who don't have the patience for Faulkner's style: a taste for it isn't that difficult to acquire and it's well worth it."
+1,Bites,"I hated this book. William Faulkner has to be the poorest excuse for a writer that ever lived. I got so tired of his pages long sentences and parentheticals within parentheticals within sentences within parentheticals (I wish I were making this up). To make matters worse, sometimes his parentheticals were so long, I forgot what preceded it! And let's not forget his made-up words (uninsatiable? ever hear of a dictionary, Will? IT'S NOT IN THERE!) This book bites, HARD. And let's face it, if he were alive today, no way would anyone with a brain publish this garbage. At least not without some serious editing."
+1,Long sentences that are extremely confusing.,"Bad book overall, only interesting about the themes of discrimination"
+1,Do not read!,Wow I have only read part of this book and it is now an all time low for me! I really do not like William Faulkner and unless you have to read this book DON'T!!!!
+1,Borefest,"One of the most boring books I have ever read. This books jumps around and makes it difficult to read. Also, The Overall story is boring. If you want a book to put you to sleep, look no further."
+1,um.. and the point of this was??????,"I am going to be a freshmen in high school. This book was on my summer reading list and as I began to read it it's flow totally lost ME IN THE DUST!!! I am not stupid, in fact I am in the top 99 percentile of all kids in my grade across the U.S. After having to write down all the characters and list their traits i believe that I can grasp a few chunks of this novel. O well.Yeah, just don't even try this book."
+1,Bilge,"I've read some Faulkner now, some required, most voluntarily, and still have yet to figure out what the fuss is about. Yes he can weave a story, but good grief, imagine the ego of a man who thinks he can turn out a story as incomprehensible as this. Right now I'm reading his bio by Jay Parini trying to decipher the Faulkner code.I'll let you know if I do. I guess I've just read too much Flannery O'Conner (brilliant) and consider Faulkner a bit too precious. Slam me if you must. ""A Light in August"" was good, and I'm reading short stories that are wonderful, but please, present and future authors, try to engage the reader, not send him/her away frustrated."
+1,Read...at your own caution!,"I am in eleventh grade Advanced Placement (AP) English and this is the first book I have ever read that has made me want to learn another language. This writer has no respect for his readers with his continously confusing run-on sentences and distracting word placement. Furthermore, he has no respect for the ""laws"" of the language, that are put there to keep from this very disgrace of a novel of ever happening. I will never read another William Faulkner novel; for this one has made me feel like my intelligence has been stripped from me. In plain, American, understandable English: THIS BOOK STINKS!"
+1,WHAT!?!?!?!?!,I AM CURRENTLY READING THIS BOOK AS A MANDATORY OUTSIDE READING BOOK FOR MY 11TH GRADE ENGLISH CLASS. I AM ON CHAPTER THREE AND I STILL HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT IS GOING ON EXACTLY. FAULKNER'S USE OF WORDING IS EXTREMELY CONFUSING AND DOES NOT CAPTURE THE READER AT ALL.ALONG WITH READING THE BOOK WE HAVE TO COMPLETE A PROJECT EXPLAINING THE PLOT AND MAIN THEMES. HOW CAN I DO THIS IF I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE BOOK ITSELF?THIS BOOK IS SAID TO BE A GREAT PEICE OF AMERICAN LITERATURE BUT I DISAGREE COMPLETELY.I THINK IT'S REALLY BAD.
+1,Too Long,"Thanks to its stream-of-conscious narrative, this book leans more toward the incomprehensible side of Faulkner's canon, despite a simple plot that often feels as if it would have been suited to a short story and was dragged out to fit the necessary length for a full-length book. When you add to that the blatant preachiness and, aside from the inciting event, a predictable storyline, this book ends up being more work than its worth."
+1,Second rate Faulker,"This novel doesn't rank with Faulkner's classic work and there are dozens of reviews here that tell why--but the most basic problem is the difficulty of writing a mystery, a plot-driven story, in prose that is often gibberish."
+2,I loved it.,"I had to choose a novel for an independent reading assignment, so of course, being the striver I am, I had to choose an obscure Faulkner novel. I thought the book was excellent. Faulkner's rich prose helped to develop his deeply southern charachters. The culture of the South and it's deeply imbedded morals were brought out through Faulkner's lengthy sentences and gothic elements such as suspense and enhanced senses. The coming of age story of Chick Mallison and several subplots gave the novel many layers with which to envelop the reader. Overall, the novel turned out to be a tough read that was well worth the time."
+2,Other than the four page long paragraphs...,"Okay...So the run on sentences and the page long paragraphs get a little old and annoying...However, under all of this is a very intriguing mystery novel...Who actually killed Vinson Gowrie and how did Jake Montgomery end up in his grave? Read and find out! However, one must be patient with Faulkner for he makes you work for every element of the story you get from his books...He's also one of those authors that you just have to keep reading...Re-reading pages isn't the best idea..."
+2,AST r-ALA,"I think this is one of the better values for r-ALA. But the powder in my caps are slightly hard due to moisture/humidity getting into the caps. Not to big of a deal, can't roll out the hardness with my fingers. So had to use a few wacks with the back edge of a knife to break it up a bit so I could roll it out with my fingers.First time that happened, but various supplements are prone to humidity. Can't comment on its effectiveness? Just going with the available online research. Seems like a good antioxidant."
+2,I feel like a nut.,"This is good stuff, but I'm still iffy on major differences in the noticeable effects on the ""outside"". I did great with NOW Foods ALA in regards to shifting fat off the parts of my body that I was exercising.With these types of products, one really has to be in tune to get the benefits. Some days, you just know that it's not working and some days it feels like I've wasted it... I take it intermittently now. I'm gaining some weight, but it doesn't look bad - which I attribute to this product. I can't afford the others, which is what I'm really getting at. I know that it's helping the free radicals for sure."
+2,Great Resource for Planning Your Own Alaskan Getaway,"This book is a great resource for planning an Alaskan adventure. Area by area recommendations and descriptions are given to help the reader determine how best to meet his/her vacation goals.Especially helpful are the web addresses for individual services and locations, as well as the recommendations for the slightly-lesser known and (in the author's opinion) less crowded activities and the corresponding suggestions for how to beat crowds and how to plan ahead to have the experience you want.The general over-view information of each area also helps give the reader a good impression of the area and what the overall experience of the area would be like.A very thorough book."
+2,Frommer's Alaska,This is a good summary book to have. I found it informative. Although this book by itself is not enough for planning a trip to Alaska. It gives highlights but I found myself needing additional information.A good buy
+2,Top Quality,Sunsout puzzles are top quality. The pieces are thick with a nice top finish. Each piece is easy to handle and the cuts are clean. Very enjoyable. Always a top quality puzzle.
+2,Accurate Examples of Questions,"I also found this $75 book to be more valuable than a $1000 ""No Pass No Pay"" Family Medicine Review Course. While that review course really delivered excellent information, little of it actually appeared on the exam. In contrast, this book contains questions very close to what you actually see on the test. Sure there are little mistakes and some annoying repetition of topics but nothing any of us could not get beyond. If you are not doing general geriatric and pediatric care or obstetrics, this book serves as a great starting point to explore the latest thinking. Similarly, if you don't do primary care, make sure to memorize the USPSTF and ACIP guidelines. Most importantly, do as many questions as you can from the ABFM website. I passed with above average scores but would have done even better if I had reviewed more of their sample questions. Good Luck."
+2,VERY GOOD,"This is very helpful for last minute review. Obviously not up to date on the hottest topics, but overall very good on general topics. Excellent question and answer format. With older intraining exams, questions at familypractice.org, and this review, you'll breeze through the exam. Good luck!"
+1,Concerned about the number of errors,"I bought this to review for my 4th round of taking the boards. On the areas that I am well versed in, I have found a number of errors. I have verified these with other sources . This makes me worry about the accuracy on the topics that I need help. I have also found similar problems with their online questions.After this, I bought the new edition of Swanson's ReviewSwanson's Family Medicine Reviewwhich thankfully does not seem to suffer from the same problems."
+1,"okay, but not great","I used this to study for the recertification exam in the summer of '09. I passed the exam, but I'm not sure how much this book helped. It focused a lot of questions on certain diseases that were not on the exam, and some diseases that were hit multiple times on the exam were never mentioned in the book. Also, like other reviewers have mentioned, there are numerous mistakes and dated practice guidelines in the book. If I had to do it over again, I would try a different book."
+2,Don't overuse it,"This is a good review book and it helped point out some weak areas that I had to do further studying in. One mistake I made was making this text my main part of studying for the boards, I went through some sections several times and was doing fairly well on the practice exams. What I did not realize is that I was starting to recognize the right answers since the questions are used over again for the online banks of questions, so when I took the board exam my score was actually lower than what I was getting on the practice exams for the book. If you are making this the core part of your review and your practice scores from the book are not above 80%, make sure you take some practice tests from other sources to evaluate your knowledge base for the actual board exam. Overall, a solid review book."
+2,The book was good but the test bank was down,"I thought that the book was a great review for the test and saw much of the material on the test. However, the test bank was down the week before my exam which was when I wanted to do the questions. That was very disappointing, but I did the test questions on the AAFP website which were both helpful and provided CME credit as well.Addendum: I just got my scores today, and I rocked the boards! I ended up in the 95th percentile. I also attended a course, but I felt that this book really put me over the top. It was great at some of the esoterica on the boards. My only beef is that I could not gain access to the online questions at all. Mine did not come with a CD, you had to log onto a website with a number provided in the front of the book. The week before my exam the website was down completely. I ended up not needing it, but it did stress me out right before the boards. Good luck and buy this book!!!"
+1,too many errors! How can I trust what I am studying!,"I have been out of medicine for 5 years and am reviewing to re-enter practice. I am only on question #145 but have come across 6-10 errors- mainly things that are contradicting previous answers. Many times I am double-checking answers on up to date.Otherwise, I guess the material is fine, but really for me personally, it is intolerable to have so many errors. Studying should NOT induce extra anxiety!!I have stopped using this book and just ordered Swanson's 6th edition and one other resource as well."
+1,Errors. Repetitive questions. Some out-of-date answers.,"I threw it away after 100 pages. Spend the $300+ on Core Content. (I've no financial relationship with them.) Also, I used the Kaplan Master the Boards for Int Med and I'm getting the one for Peds for my ABFM exam."
+1,Confusing and often wrong,"After picking up this book and trying to follow along, I found that there were several innaccuracies in the steps. Add to that the confusing layout and miniscule screen shots, and using this book became an exercise in frustration. I've just gotten a copy of the Illustrator Bible, which appears to be much better organized, readable, and useful."
+1,Not really a beginer book,"I would like to know if there are any books that beside this book so that I can learn Illustrator. In particular, Using the Pen tool or other features. That's right, so I can learn and understand more about the topic and get well prepared for a career in design and graphics.I am wondering if this is possible, I'd like to learn about Illustrator ASAP.Thank you very much for your time and help.If you are reviewing other Illustrator books, please inform if they will be able to help. So far, this one and two others have been of no good to me."
+1,Quickstart? Maybe a different title is more appropriate,"This book is quite long, has lackluster coverage of major 9.0 features, and has several errors. I found myself trying to use it as a reference guide becuase of the size, but digging around for any useful information was almost always futile. Other books in this series seem to be tighter and more coherent than this overlong book."
+1,Waste of money,This book is the worst tutorial Illustrator book out there. It doesn't explain how or why. Not a good book for those new to Illustrator like I am.
+2,Was it any good?....Yes! Definately!,"Exciting music, classical yet rock and alternative with a hint of ethnicity! So much to listen for.... and the costumes were sleek and eye catching. Watching them perform on stage is so much fun and they're so energetic! WoW."
+1,Not My Style,"I got interested in this group as I was looking at a U-Tube video that utilized the song ""Lullaby"" from the Bond Classified album as back-drop music. I was so mesmerized by the tune I bought every Bond album there was available as well as this Live video. Unfortunately, for me - all the other songs on all the other albums were nothing like the ""Lullaby"" song and quite honestly, I threw everything else in the trash. This is not to say that the group plays bad music or are untalented in any respect...This type of Techno-Symphony is just not my speed...I prefer soft rock as opposed to this."
+2,Bond - Live,Thank you for the speedy transaction in getting this to me. We truly enjoy watching them in this video. They are truly the best.
+2,Bond performance,Good quality of music and great show. Lively modern mix of classical and rock music. If you like electrified classical music you will like this.
+1,Skillful But Goofy,"The one time I attempted to watch this concert was immediately after watching ""Miracle"" by the 12 Girls Band (both concerts were on the same DVD for some odd reason). I was able to sit through only a few pieces before having to eject the DVD. While ""Miracle"" showed the 12 Girls Band to be a class act exhibiting skillful musicianship, elegance and femininity, Bond came across like some goofy teenage girls lacking class, elegance and femininity. OK, so they are skillful musicians; not good enough."
+1,Get's boring,"What's not to like about four hot chicks shaking their bottoms playing classical music? ""Victory"", the song you probably heard in the watch commercial is by far their best song. All the others are not so great. Unfortunately, it gets tiresome after a while, the bottom-shaking and classical music - definitely not something that will stay with us for a while."
+1,Unoriginal,"Listen once to ""The 1812"" and you will understand my one-star rating. The 1812 Overture is, admittedly, a little cheesy, but nothing deserves the treatment Bond give it.Classical instruments do not need a dance beat and electrification to be cool. Listen to anything by the band Apocalyptica, or even Godspeed You ! Black Emperor (who use celli)--there is music out there that pushes the boundaries of traditional classical music, and does it well, without resorting to electronic beats and scantily clad women.If you must order this, order Apocalyptica's ""Cult"" with it, for purposes of comparison."
+2,"Never liked the strings, but this blew my socks off","I cought the concert on some very high numbered cable channel. I was so impressed I bought the DVD. This is the most origional idea I've seen in years. Its a cross between Enigma, Petshop Boys, Alan Parsons, ELO, and a conductor on crack. The song Winter is my favorite to date. I predict you find Bond music playing in the background of TV commercials very soon. Seeing them perform is 50% of the show. Just listening will suffice if you have the memory of them performing. Download ""Winter"" or ""Duel"" to get an idea of the pure talent of BOND."
+1,eye/ear catching,"well i as well saw/heared the DVD playing at a local electronic store and was tempted to buy it.after the first time playing it i was dissapointed to find only a couple notes worthy of listenign to.after the 2nd round the dvd became old.the impressions looked fake and the energy everybodys talking about somehow didnt show on my DVD.to sum it up, i expected something new and exciting and i found an early 80`s like band playing on a cheap movie.not really recomended."
+1,FAKE,"very disapointed in this DVD!it is not live! they are very obviously faking playing to a recordingthat being said, I enjoy the cds and will probably buy future releases...but after watching the dvd, it makes me wonder if there is a Milli Vanilli thing going on here"
+2,The crushing of Anna Tellwright,"When Anna turns 18, she inherits a large sum of money (and property) from her dead mother. Her miserly and cruel father discourages her from spending a penny of it and even forces her to extract high rents from her tenants. As if this weren't enough trouble, she falls in love with Harry Mynors who is only interested in her money. When she realizes this, she has become so used to this kind of treatment that she decides to marry him anyway. Naturalistic and depressing, Bennett portrays his main characters well. Poor Anna--you really feel for her by the end of the book."
+2,"Simple, solid German-built quality coffee","This is a very simple to operate and straightforward coffee machine that makes flavourful coffee without any snafus. The drip stop function works perfectly, the shape of the carafe keeps coffee fresher than most designs, there are no clocks to set or automatic hot plate shut offs. The construction is sturdier than others (Krups, Cuisinart made in Mexico or China); it is made in Germany. The lack of a clock/timer is no big deal as it will get your first cup of coffee brewed-- and brewed RIGHT-- in two minutes."
+1,Buy a different coffee maker!,"I purchased the Bosch TKA 2801 about two months ago and it's been nothing but trouble. To begin with, it feels cheap, with plastic moving parts that feel like they're about to fall off at any moment, and often do. But worse, unless one is very careful with the unit, more coffee will end up on your kitchen counter than in the carafe when the coffee is brewed. It's no fun to clean that mess over and over. I called Bosch customer service and was treated very rudely, but after complaining I was referred to an outside service agent that has been quite pleasant to deal with so far. They've offered to pay for me to ship the unit to them and they're sending me a completely new unit. Hopefully the new one will function better, although I'm not holding my breath given the poor design overall."
+2,The perfect introduction to Ancient Babylon,"Before the beginning of this century, the only information we had about Ancient Babylon was from the Bible. Consequently, most of the literature that I have read on the subject (written during the height of Iraqi Archeaology in the 1920's and 30's) has been on a religious note rather than a historical one. This book changed all that. It brought a highly academic subject to the layman. It is a simple, informative account of how the real Babylonians lived. It describes the Babylonians as an advanced people who appreciated art and literature, as well as entering into contracts and having mortgages. It is a great introduction to an ancient civilisation."
+1,"FACTS good, authors OPINION on religion(s) unnecessary","Edward Chiera presented wonderful information on his research of ancient civilizations. Very easy to read for Jr. High students. However, his personal comments on religion(s) was just that, his personal comments, nothing factual. Recommeded reading for students with religious chapters omitted."
+2,Very colorful,"Tizzy lived on Monster Planet. One day a tidal wave came and destroyed her home, but her friends all tried to find her a new one.Despite trying very hard from cave to underwater homes just didn't work for Tizzy until finally they found her just the right place.This is a sweet book teaching children how friends all chip in to help each other. The illustrations are very colorful and the story leaves you smiling.Shirley Johnson"
+1,You get what you pay for.,"The dimensions of the miter slot are not provided for this item. Probably because it is undersize. The dimension is 1/4"" deep x 3/4"" wide. This means that any standard miter gauge or sliding shaper jig, will ride high and rock side to side with no table support. The miter gauge supplied is all plastic and is a grand total of 3"" long.It is also difficult to adjust the extension table sections low enough so that they do not interfere with the sliding miter gauge or shaper jig.The only plus on this set-up is a large, easy to access on/off switch.I don't understand why anyone would manufacture an item with so many shortcomings, when it would be just as easy to make the thing right in the first place.The best use for this product would be to mount a non-functioning router, and give the set to a child to play 'Carpenter' with.PS: Shipping was very expensive, ie: 50% of the cost of the item."
+1,indian-spiced braised lamb shanks?,"Kind of a lazy book; the title suggests a comprehensive reference, but what you get is a whatchagot stew of arbitary recipes & once-in-a-while Indian Pudding & Johnny Cakes.The number of Recipes-to-number-of-pages ratio is quite low, & plenty/most recipes not especially ""New England"" -- just because a salad calls for boston lettuce does not make it a regional specialty. Pimm's Cup? Asparagus salad with lemon vinaigrette? grilled chicken sandwiches with russian dressing? pear and candied ginger clafouti? tomato & goat cheese salad?There's one clam chowder recipe & it is an abomination. LIkewise her take on boiled dinner...a quarter cup of soy sauce? You have got to be kidding.Since when does Martha's Vineyard belong to Rhode Island?And is Connecticut actually part of New England? All of CT? Anything outside of an easy commute to NYC? More Yankees bumper stickers than Sox as a geographical demarkation?There are other New England cookbooks that are much, much better."
+2,"Great music, great performances...","Bought this for the Grainger and the UCLA Wind Ensemble. Would recommend it to anyone who loves concert band music or the ""heart"" music of Percy Grainger."
+1,The history of Marketing and recent developments.,"Webster gives a lot of detail of the history of Marketing in this book. It includes all the recent develpments in Marketing and how it has affected the customer. For those interested in how Marketing focuses on the customer, this is a great way to understand the marketing of a particular product. That said, this fact packed book is about as dry as can be. If you read this book, you will see how the reader has to slog through this material. Lots of facts and theory, but little in the way of interesting the general public.One market for this book is to university students in Marketing. This book is a great summary of where Marketing will go in the future, and this could help the student. Few people would find this book interesting, other than sales people and Marketing."
+2,Growing Up with CP,"i HAVE TO ADMIT THAT WREN WAS ONE OF MY FIRST lOVES I HAVE CP AND IT HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND MY OWN CP.UNLESS YOU KNOW THE TIME-FRAME IN WHICH THIS WAS WRITTEN,YOU CAN NOT UNDERSDTAND HOW HER MOTHER FELT. I LIKED IT"
+2,This is one of the best books I've ever read!,"""Wren"" is one of my favourite books. My other favourites are ""Karen"" and ""With Love From Karen."" I think Marie Killilea is one of the best authors ever!"
+1,A Bummer & An Insult to One's Intelligence,"I didn't like this book when I was a child. I don't like it as a an adult. It is a farce, plain and simple. The reviewers who panned it for its absurdity were right on target. This poorly written tale just constructs a nice little fantasy about a martyr instead of a real child and it sounds like ""Ozzie & Harriet Confront C.P."" Although the anecdotes about the aminmals were cute, the whole book is written in a condescending tone. The racist name that one rabbit was given was insulting. Read ""Karen"" and ""With Love from Karen"" instead as these books complement your intelligence instead of insulting it like ""Wren"" does. I didn't like this book at all. I agree -- ""Wren"" really is for the birds."
+1,Not for walking on rocks!,"These shoes seem to be constructed well and I like how they look, but there just is not enough cushion on the sole. Walking on rocks under the water (or on the way to the water) hurts almost as much as going barefoot. They're fine for walking on sand, but that's it!"
+2,Cat treat,"Our cat acts more like a dog every day. Whenever the dog gets a treat, our cat also begs for a treat. The combination of catnip and seafood is perfect."
+2,"not bad, not bad at all","these compression shorts are quite good. the fabric is good, very good I would say. on the outside it's almost frictionless between the thighs for instance, when I'm running. it deals with moisture very nicely as well and stretches very well. only con is that I've had other compression shorts that have a small pouch/pocket on the backside with a zipper, that you can put your keys in for example. that's something very useful. if these would've had that, I would've awarded 5 stars."
+2,compression shorts,This product works as advertised but is starting to wear and breakdown very easily. Durability is the only concern I have with it
+2,Always a good product.,It is a great product. Good for aerobic and weight work outsTakes a lot to wear it out. That is why I bought is for my brother in law. A workoutaholic
+2,I love it!!!!,I love it. It is thick and tight. I would buy more but it is a little too expensive. YES
+2,"Very good, Just what I needed!","I'm a very active ""BIG"" guy, 375+lbs. and was going to a water park with my family so I ordered the 3X to wear under my bathing suit. Because I'm big my thighs get chafed from long walks and from being wet all the time so I thought this would work great due to the compression and smooth fabric and it did!! My only small complaint is the waist band is a little too stiff and would irritate my belly some times. I think it's not an issue for most people because most people don't have a belly as big as I have and I think the stiffness helps keep it from rolling down. This was a minor issue for me and after a full day at the park I came home with no chafing so I was so happy with them and I will order a few more!!"
+2,Awesome!,"Be sure that you check on Under Armour's website to find sizing. I'm about a size 30 waist and thought I needed a small, turns out that I actually needed a medium size. They feel so cool and they're so flexible. Sometimes I just want to wear them as regular underwear! Great quality product, way to go Under Armour :)"
+2,Product fine but arried very late,"it arrived extremely late, to the point where i wondered if i had been robbed. Be prepared for an extra 2-3 weeks on the shipping estimate."
+1,compression shorts by under armour,"I was extremely disappointed with this product. I purchased this product as a Christmas gift for someone very special and when the person opened the package I was so embarrassed. The product stated and also showed online the color ""white"". However, upon opening the package the product was a ""dirty"" white and not pure white like online. The person accepted the gift which is why I cannot return it. I still would like to be compensated for this product."
+2,Great buy,Just starting to work out. They feel right perfect. Hope we have to buy a smaller size soon. Thank you!
+2,"comfortable, but the waist is too high for me","I'd like if they rode a little lower, especially since they have no fly, but overall they are quite comfortable. And sexy, I'm told :-)"
+2,GRRREEEEAAATT,"love them, wwear them all the time, great for working out, if u have any doubts, dont hesitate, and buy"
+1,"Extremely comfortable, but rips easily","These shorts are extremely comfortable, and do their job. However, I have had several pair that rip in the inner thigh. My most recent pair ripped after only 3 months of use, being worn 1-2x per week. Simply not worth the $."
+2,Excellent Workout Gear,"These do exactly what you need from undergarments for vigorous exercise - provide protection from chafing, wick away moisture, and provide comfortable wear. Strongly recommended."
+2,Great for Running,"These are wonderful for running. I have Nike also, but these are the best, bar none. I now have three of these, and they keep me running!"
+1,Wrong Size,"I ended up with two garments two sizes too large on a reorder. Same UA top quality, but not the right fit."
+2,Good shorts,"Good quality, style, and sizingToo bad this style has been replaced with one where the UA logo is silver"
+1,Suspected Fake if Bought from Dealer: FogDog,"I know this is a product review, but I need to bring up that I have bought over 20 pairs of these Under Armour Heatgear Compression shorts in the past, but if bought from this company, I suspect they may be fake. The material in the shorts as well as the band are rougher and seem of a lower grade material then what I've bought directly from ""Under Armour"". Two of my three pairs bought here have had the bands separate from the shorts with normal washing/wearing over a 2 month period. For reference, the oldest pair I have from ""Under Armour"" has lasted over 3 years with normal washing/wearing!!!"
+2,Compression Shorts,"I signed up for track recently and some other guy sugested that I get some compresssion shorts, so i did. they gave me a lot of support for practice and meets. There are no locker room problems with these. They are really comfortable and snug and give that male support needed.i've noticed that it sort of shows you're pubes through the fabric sometimes, but other than that they are wonderful; i wear them still even after track season."
+2,Great pair of shoes,The shoes are great-looking and even though they don't look very comfortable they actually are pretty comfortable after breaking them in.
+2,Keep the faith,"This is Faithless' second album. It's consistent with the sound that characterized ""Reverence"", their first album, combining trip-hopy, dreamy music with fast and intelligent dance tracks. A few of the tracks were released and had much success on dance and sales charts worldwide: ""Bring my family back"", ""Take the long way home"" (great dance tune), ""Why go"" (slow and dreamy - incredable) and of course - ""God is a DJ"". If you already have ""Reverence"", you must own this album too. If you're not yet introduced to their sound, this is a great way to start."
+1,Not stabilizing enough!,"I ordered this Futuro Stabilizing Knee Support because I wanted a beige colored one(I have a black McDavid knee brace and it did not come in beige), but I was a little disappointed with it. I don't get the support I get with my McDavid one. I will still use the Futuro, but not for walking for a long distance."
+1,Bad Inventory,"Your inventory of Futuro Knee braces is bad and is being investigated by one of your Customer Service persons. I speak with confidence because I have worn the same brand, style, and size brace for years. The first shipment of 2 braces consisted of one correct package but the other was a ""small"" size clearly marked [package and product lable] as ""medium"". When the exchange shipment arrived, both packages contained ""small"" size braces but the lables and packages were clearly marked ""medium"".Both shipments have been returned in the last few days. In my mind this is obviously a manufacturers problem. To this day Amazon has been trying to resolve this issue. I am waiting for instructions on how to obtain the proper items."
+2,These Cats Rock,"There are groups that rock and then there are groups that really rock. Little Charlie and the Nightcats do the latter. This ablum is a must buy. Take it to a friend's party and plug it in his/her CD player and watch the place start to jump. This one is definitely a keeper and there is not one clunker in the whole playlist. There are three must play songs on the album. These are That's Big, Coastin' Hank and Go On If You're Goin' I recommend that you check out the rest of their albums if you want to hear more of their stuff."
+1,Beware,Buyers should beware of this video since it is of very poor quality being taken from a less than perfect 16mm. print. We are accustomed to much better prints these days and this one is being sold under false pretence.
+2,One of my favorite movies of all time!,"I adore this movie! The actors are phenominal the story is incredible, I don't have a bad thing to say about it. Simply the best telling of this story ever!"
+2,A Star Is Born,The first time I saw this movie was on the late show. I sobbed for a long time after I seen it. It is one of my favorite movies I have ever seen. Every once in awhile I will watch it. It still makes me cry every time.
+2,Love is stronger than showbizz,"Young, she arrives in Hollywood to become a star and she becomes a star by falling in love with another star who falls in love too. But this love affair is tragic because the man is at the end of his charm and can only regress, whereas she represents the new style, the new era that is opening at this moment and she goes up so fast she crushes her husband into oblivion and non-existence. But she remains faithful to her love, and he does not want to block her in her career. So he commits suicide to free her road and she nearly cracks up and goes away. But she can stick to her career by assuming his name as hers. A very sad film about the film industry and its law of the jungle.Dr Jacques COULARDEAU"
+1,"I AGREE THAT THIS IS NO ""RESTORATION""","At paying full price at $29.99 at Barnes & Noble and reading that it was a restored print from George Eastman House, I was expecting a lot more than what I saw. The DVD from a few years ago was better than this, though still flawed and needing further restoration. I give 2 stars only that the story is still one of the greatest regarding Hollywood of yesteryear. The transfer to Bluray is a shear disappointment, sound & picture, especially when one of the trailers for ""Nothing Sacred"" with Carole Lombard that is included in the Features portion is in so much better shape than this film. That film was restored. Someone needs to call Martin Scorcese, Thelma Schoonmaker & their teams to get this one back into pristine condition. I'm not wasting money on this classic again until it is fully remastered the way ""Gone With The Wind"" was done. Flawlessly."
+1,Lousy print.,"For all the talk prior to release that this was restored, SADLY IT IS NOT. The print is only marginally better than the Image release of 8 years ago. A restored Technicolor film is sharp with solid colors unlike this washed out mess. Check out WHVs Robin Hood as an example of what this should look like."
+1,"Restored? Not!!!! DISCOLORATION, POOR SOUND, FLECKS IN THE FILM!!!!!!","This movie was not restored! It is the same quality and sound as the DVD I purchased from the dollar bin at WalMart several years ago! What a disappointment! I would like to return it, but I am guessing that since the bluray is open Amazon will not take it back. The special feature lasts one minute tops. I can't understand why they would release one of the best movies of all time in such terrible condition."
+2,It is worth trying it... I recommend!,"This product has considerably increased my milk production! Its taste is strong, but it works. I will now try the version without alcohol. I hope it keeps working."
+2,It Worked,My only thing with it is how BAD it tastes you can't have it alone nor can you drink it with juice or milk or so the insstruccion say I do it any ways and it still works.
+1,Yuck!,"Absolutely disguising, I had to hype myself up to swallow it down and it didn't even work for me. If there is a pill form, try those because this was GROSS"
+1,Didn't Really Work for Me,This product was recommended to me by my lactation consultant and was said to be much stronger than drinking the Mother's Milk tea and more effect than using the More Milk Plus capsules. I followed the directions exactly as followed in terms of not drinking fluids 15 minutes before/after taking this and tried it for a over a week. I barely saw any increases in my milk supply at all. Maybe this just didn't work for me.
+1,Motherlove More Milk | doesnt work,This stuff tates horrible smells horrible and does not work. My daughter has actually had less milk production since shes started using it. After weeks of hopeing it would start working she has completely quit using it and has thrown it away. I would not recommend this product to anyone.The company who shipped to me were great!!!! I received the product way before i expected I would.
+2,Best Breastfeeding Supplement Out There!!!,"I have been using More Milk Plus for three months now and started using it when my son was a couple of weeks old. My first son fussed while nursing causing me to be frustrated with it and pumping upon returning to work was stressful. I nursed him until he was a year and couldn't wait to be done with it. My three month old doesn't have a problem at all nursing, every three hours my breasts are full and ready to nurse, I pump every morning to store additional milk (I'm now up to 200 oz. in the freezer) and I take More Milk Plus three times a day. I will not stop taking the supplement for fear of my supply decreasing. Anyone out there looking for something to help, this is your answer. The taste is pretty bad but mixed with 1-2 oz of OJ make it bearable. An 8 oz supply lasts me about a month and a half."
+2,I was making almost no milk!,"I was literally pumping only 2 to 5cc (32cc make an ounce) for my newborn who was almost 5 days old when my lactation consultant told me to try this. Within days I noticed I was consistently pumping an ounce then gradually more, by day 10 I was barely supplmenting with formula. This stuff is like a miracle worker. Be sure to not drink anything before and after wards for at least 20 minutes. This makes the product more effect.Yes it taste pretty bad but order the alchol free and no problems. It's so worth it, it's for your baby. They deserve the best and our breastmilk is what's best for them."
+1,Little results - if any,"Wife didn't have any luck with this product. Much more luck with the fenugreek. She also claimed this tasted like ""goat ass."" She has a way with words. The do not drink before and after instructions are a pain. That and the taste of goat ass that you can't wash away makes this a lowsy product."
+1,Contains Alcohol,"I'm not going to go into the effectiveness of Motherlove's More Milk Plus but want to warn - Careful, this particular formula has grain alcohol. I bought without knowing or realizing it. I have been using the one WITHOUT alcohol and ran out so bought this on Amazon and noted that it tasted different - it burns (like taking straight shots of vodka) and tastes bad. Upon checking ingredients it shows 42-52% grain alcohol!My preference is for the one without alcohol because it tastes sweeter (actually got so used to it I ended up liking it very much - imagine my distaste when I first put this in my mouth). Not only that, it makes me uncomfortable worrying about traces of alcohol in my b-milk.So 2 stars for this but I'd give the one w/o alcohol 5 stars because it helps with production."
+1,didnt seem to do any good,"had twins. bought this when having trouble with one not nursing as well as my milk slowed down. did not really seem to make a difference in the amount of milk. tasted gross, I would take it in a shot of water. contains alcohol from the natural herbs. I think its better to nurse often to get better milk as that made a bigger difference on its own than when I used this in conjunction with more nursing, probablly from the alcohol?"
+2,"good, not great","I ordered this after my milk supply had dropped. My daughter was 7 months old at the time. It tastes terrible, but I did see an increase in my pumping sessions by at least 2oz each time. I am currently not using it, but will take it again if I need to."
+1,Alcohol taste is horrible!,"I did not see a increase in supply with this product. I did notice that my pumped milk was more fatty after sitting in the fridge though. I was taking a double dose and took it round the clock, never missing a dose. I am past a year of breastfeeding and that may be why I did not see a boost. The alcohol taste is completely disgusting. I felt like my breath reaked of the alcohol afterwards and I just couldn't rid the taste from my mouth for several hours. If I try it again with future children, I will definately make sure I get the alcohol free version!"
+2,It helps...,"...but it's disgusting. It's taste equivalent would be what I imagine stuffing your face full of dandelions and old socks would be. It says not to drink but 1-2 ounces of liquid after you take it but it's a nearly impossible task, unless you like suffering. I would recommend it only to those who don't gag very easily. But if you are desperate for help with milk, hold your nose and droppers up!"
+1,Tasted awful and did not really work for me,"I was referred to this product by a lactation consultant who swore by it. I had gone back to work a few weeks prior and my supply was dwindling severly due to the pump not being nearly as efficient as my little man. I began taking far more than the recommended dose of the More Milk Plus, in an effort to really up my supply. The product tasted really nasty, even when mixed with a strong tasting drink and I did not see any major difference in my supply."
+2,TIMI YURO makes the,TIMI YURO's 4 duets with Johnny Ray justifies the price - but why can't we have a box set of Miss Timi Yuro's work in a box set with all duets ?
+1,Casey at the Bat,"One of the book covers was torn and covered with a black substance. It was unsuitable to gift to the intended recipient. I had to obtain another book locally. I tried to contact Horizon Books via telephone, but never got an answer. I would appreciate a replacement copy!"
+1,OK but not great,"If you are going to spend the money on a book regarding spearfishing, spend the extra money for ""Bluewater Hunting and Freediving"" by Terry Maas. It has much more info that this book.This book is elementary at best."
+1,Save your money,"Although this book has some decent pictures the writing and analysis is below average. Writer appears more interested in underwater photography. His coverage of spearguns borders on the flimsy. He appears to have little actual experience in this area. Book is only 133 pages. 1. I saw no pictures of author with fish. 2. Written in third party format. Appears to be commercial diver or instructor. 3. Speargun coverage lightweight, knowledge of powerheads insufficient. Nothing on shark defense. 4. Seems to condone not using safeties on guns. 5. Does not use own equipment in book but refers to borrowed spearguns, etc.. 6. Appears to own little or none of his own spearing equipment. Written from the reporter, photographer point of view. I recommend looking elsewhere."
+2,quite good,fairly basic but fundamental intro to spearfishing with a few gems often missed in other more 'advanced' books.worth having in your 'spearo' collection.
+2,Silky Smooth Brook...,"Brook Benton has one of those smooth singing styles along with Sam Cook, Nat King Cole and John Gary that just wraps itself around a song and makes you want to hear it over and over again. This particular collection is home to some of my favorite songs from my pre-teens. My dad was a Brook Benton fan and through him I learned to appreciate a song sung the way it was meant to be. The string arrangements that accompany Benton's awesome voice are nothing short of perfect. You rock-n-roll fans (that includes me) may scoff at this music style, but given a fair chance Brook Benton will win you over...I guarantee it!"
+2,A great addition to your studying material,"I've purchased this book elsewhere. But this is not the point. I will compare it to Giles. Much better, both construction of the studying material and exam question-answer part. Unlike Giles, NPTE has thorough explained question and answer choices, and an option of pausing the test. NPTE has three exams. Giles though has four exams and visually it is constructed very closely to a real one, little if any question explanation. Bottom part you'll benefit from both. But if you're short of green go with NPTE. Don't know the difference between NPTE 2008 and 2009 editions though. I'd be thankful if you'll provide that info.Thank you,PoleginI just had a look at 2009 edition. All that's been added is a color print, that is it. Test questions are the same."
+2,Good quality recordings,"I have some of these same tracks on another, cheaper CD, and the sound quality cannot compare. This one is much, much, better.I did think it was sort of mean that they mentioned ""Dill Pickles"" in the insert notes but didn't put it on the CD. Pbbbt."
+2,Two Classics,"If you are reading this then you most likely already know the movies and have watched then before. I first saw these two on TV back in the 60's as a kid, it brings back old memories. This review will be on picture quality only, because I think that is what the buyers of this DVD will want. The picture is good, not great, but good. It is in full screen as stated, and there are a few small flaws with picture quality. This should not be a factor in owning, this DVD, as these are two classics from the past. If you enjoyed watching them 50 years ago, you will be happy to see them again. If you are young and these were before your time, then just keep in mind when these two films were shot, and nothing has been digitally redone, like you can get in some of the older films. There is a limited market and cost always plays into things. Sit back and enjoy a piece of history, you will feel like you have moved back in time."
+1,Bodybuilder to Screen,Steve Reeves.The Hercules-Movies started Reeves' career and showcase him rather good.The digital quality is dabateble as well as the storyline. It's almost not worth the time it takes you to watch it.
+1,terrible!,These people cannot sing on key or write a melody that sounds like more than cacauphony! Terrible! I couldn't stand to listen to it.
+1,Not very good,"We own every European travel book that exists. I can honestly say that this one is by far the worst one I have seen, hands down. The coverage of accommodations is sparse and only includes extraordinarily expensive hotels, for the most part, and the dining recommendations are little better. There are no unique tips in this guide and it really covers 6 cities, and not very comprehensively. I give an extra star for making the attempt to write a kids travel guide, since they are not common."
+1,Not realistic,"I was very disappointed with this book. I took 2 books it was ITALY DISCOVERY JOURNAL I turned to and it is the one my kids enjoyed the most. Pat had great insight about how to make your kids part of the experience, they will always remember this trip as with ITALY DISCOVERY JOURNAL they were part of the decisions."
+1,"Unless your kids are over 12, leave them home with Grandma","There is nothing, I repeat, NOTHING in Italy that would appeal to a child under the age of 12. This book is a waste of money. If your kids are under 12, take them to Disneyland/World and save yourself a lot of money and whining."
+1,Cardboard characters and unbelievable plot!,"After reading all the glowing reviews of this book I was sadly disappointed!Cardboard characters and unbelievable plot, hardly worth the price of the book. A major sorespot indeed!!!"
+2,Operation Sorespot,"This is a fictional account of a true event in history, but it is loaded with factual imformation. If you enjoy reading conspiracy theories you will love this book. The questions raised in the book are quite interesting. The reader should have fun trying to separate the fictional events from the factual ones. Many have described it as a real page-turner."
+1,substandard quality,"I have ordered this item 3 times, while the shape makes cutting easier than normal end cutters such as channel lock the quality of the metal blade is not good. The item listing claims to be for heavy use and all3 I ordered chipped within a couple days of use making the tool useless."
+2,Nice end clips,"These are nice trim-duty end clips. I wouldn't want to snip anything larger than 18gauge wire, but they are great for trim work."
+1,Boring,I read a lot of historical fiction. This is perhaps the third novel in the last 10 years that I could not finish because it was so slow. I forced myself to 250 or 270 pages but the story drags on.Its simply boring.
+2,Not her best but still a good read,"I didn't expect much from this book, the reviews weren't great. I liked it a lot. I bought the book some time ago and hadn't gotten around to it because of the reviews. When I sat down and started reading I finished it which frankly is unusual for an Anne Perry book. I like her writing but sometimes it doesn't grab me right away. This book did grab me and I remain a devoted fan of Ms. Perry. I have ordered her next book and will not let it sit on the shelf before reading it."
+2,Elton John Keyboard book,"Accuracy and helpfulness is high...generally accurate, and definitely helpful when trying to emulate Elton's songs,--especially if singing and working to catch essence of EJ's original recordings.Wish I'd had these in the 70's!"
+2,"Great EJ, BJ. Beatles Keyoard books","I just received the three books and they are great. As you progress reading and listening to what you play, you can recognize their notes (BJ, EJ, Beatles) as actually performed. Great to see how those songs come out from your hands and piano!!!But..Song for Guy is missing!!! May be in a next edition. They are worth your money."
+2,Very good,"Here you'll find Elton John's music transcribed down to a tee. This is a welcome change to nonsensical 'interpretations' that conspicuously sound exactly the same as the melody line. You want to play 'Bennie and the Jets' from the starting heavy chords to the verse to the jazzy piano solo, here you go. Blue Eyes, Rocket Man, Someone Saved My Life Tonight (excellent song)... it's all here. In some instances (like Honky Cat for example), there's just no point in bothering to learn the music EXACTLY, because Elton John just improvised within chords in the first place. So it's best for you to do the same unless you want to pore through pages of the same music phrased slightly differently. Next time it would be better to include the more 'precise' songs in Elton's catalogue.Anyway, this is a great collection. Some of the songs aren't very well known but get the album they're on and you're away. Hours of fun."
+1,The display is only partially working.,The batteries are new and the watch TALKS .. but the numbers only partially show up on the display. The watch worked perfectly for the first few days then it started acting up .. I changed the batteries and the problem still exists.
+2,There ain't no one else like him...,"If you appreciate celebrating originality and songs that actually say something, then this collection is for you. This selection includes many of his greatest hits from the 1980s. It's great to know that he's still around making more records. He's a gem!"
+2,Very nice cut and quality,Fits me as if it were custom tailored. I highly reccomend this item. I have paid twice as much for shirts nowhere near as good as this one.
+1,OOOOOMMMMMMMM,"Buy this at a discount price, it's not something you want to buy for $14.00 at a music store."
+1,Sometimes you miss.,"As a fan of almost all the genres and sub-genres of music Brian Eno has had his hand in since 1972, I regretfully say that, other than for it's collectibility, this pricey set should not be sought by any but the most determined collectors. The packaging is 75% Japanese in both presentation and content, so it's not easy for foreigners to assimilate. Too, Eno, contributes musically to only 1 of the 2 cds, so it's ""half an Eno at thrice the price of one"". Perhaps he has achieved by issuing this a reduction on the demands for his attention and time. With a few more like this and some of it's Eno-involved predecessors since 1994, the wolves may stop circling his door for a while and he can breathe again and create something that has had time to gestate and mature before release."
+1,wasted money,"I was looking for a doll-that-wets to help me potty train my 3 year old daughter. The doll was quite expensive, the only one with the feature I was looking for in that particular toy store. It comes without any instructions, or maybe they were missing from the box, but I really doubt that. When you give the doll water it instantly starts peeing, better when it is laying down than when it sits on the potty. No matter how you turn it and how you close or open the valve, IT LEAKS. I could not see any tears no matter how I turned it. Overall, big waste of money, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND AGAINST IT. It makes a big title of glory that doesn't need batteries, but it absolutely does not rise to the expectations listed on the box, and I would personally get a battery doll that works, than this one."
+1,Don't believe the marketing hype,"Water begins leaking out of the hole in the bottom almost as soon as you start feeding the doll, so be sure to have a diaper on. The Born brand diapers cost more per diaper than regular baby diapers and cannot be reused. Once they get wet, they must be thrown out. It would be better to make your own. My three year old daughter was horribly disappointed by the ""baby food"" which looked like water with small white particles floating in it. At least you can submerge the baby for a bath. It looks cute. It does come with a potty, but is not anatomically correct, so it may or may not be useful for potty training, depending on your child."
+2,Of Mice and Men,"This book takes place in Soledad,CA. It taking about two migrant workers Lennie and George. George is ""small and quick and dark of face"". ""Lennie, a huge man has the mind of a young child"". George like a father that taking care his trouble son Lennie. Lennie is a trouble maker, he made a lot of trouble. Finally George can't help Lennie and he use a gun point on the back of lennie's head.Read on to find out what happened next.I give this book 5 stars, beacuse I like John Steinbeck's books."
+2,Of Mice and Men,"Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck was set during the Great Depression in CA. In this book there are two characters called Lennie and George. They are the two migrant workers, who had travel together and they want to save some money and buy a ranch of their own. George is a small person, ¡quick and dark of face¡. He always takes care of Lennie and he act like a father to Lennie. Lennie is a huge man and has a mind of a child. He always gets into trouble. Every time when Lennie gets into trouble, George always gets him out of the trouble. Lennie acts like a son to George. Will George and Lennie make their dream come true or will Lennie¡s weak mind and strong body destroy their dream?The book Of Mice and Men is a good book. I will rate it as four stars. In this book, it has a lot of conflicts and events. Also it tells us how important friendship is event if it is a very hard time. Friendship will help you get through anything."
+2,"Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck","The story took place in Soledad, California during the Great Depression. There were two migrant workers mentioned in this book, George and Lennie. They were best friends. Their relationship symbolizes strong vs. weak. One of them always causes the other trouble. You will think the weak one always causes strong trouble right? But the truth is, the strong guy(Lennie) always causes the weak(George) trouble. Why was that? First Lennie cause tiny problems, then bigger and finally the biggest trouble. Now what and how should the weak one(George) help or save his best friend?I give the rate of 4 stars to this book. It's a great book for love, friendship and at a loss as what to do. The theme of this book is sometimes friends have to force themselves do something that he/she doesn't want to. I recommend this book to those young children and adults who have been lost as to what to do."
+2,"A greatly descriptive, touching story",I think this book is excellent because it shows the hardships people had to go through in the great depression. The descriptions of the landscapes were captivating. The ending touching. Exactly what I can expect in a good book.
+2,Even the toughest of men need friends.,"This book was on the requirement list to enter Honors English I in my town's high school. I found the book very intriguing. It shows you both life at its worst, and at its best. (Please don't ask me to elaborate :) !) The book also gives you an outlook on human nature as a whole. I found this book to be one of the most touching stories I have ever had the priviledge to read."
+2,Read this book even if you don't have to,"This is one of the most touching books I have ever read! I won't say why, though, because that would ruin it if you haven't read it. If you have read it, you know exactly what I mean. This book is brilliant. DO NOT read the ending before you've read the rest of the book!!!"
+2,Of Mice and Men,The book was good in many veiws. But it fell short in pages and the way Lennie was treated. I liked that guy. I believe that this was a down to earth book. -John
+2,Of Mice and Men,"George and Lennie are very good friends. They are always doing things together and travel together. Lennie is the one who always makes trouble and Veorge always helps him. But now, Lennie just causes a serious problem that Veorge even can't help. Lennie is a huge guy, has a ind of a young child, and George is small and quick. Two of them are totally the opposite, not only the way they look, and the way they act, but they have a same dream. I like this book and I will recommend you to read it, because it is great and it will always give you surprise. Also, you will learn their friendship."
+2,Friendship,"Fiendship is very important to everyone. In this book Lennie always does something wrong, but he never know what is wrong. George is his only friend, always protects him from danger. They belong to each other. The ranch of Soledad is where they work. In this new work place, Lennie really keeps George in hot water and George has to make a hard choice. They have a sweet dream of land , which belongs to themselves. Will this dream come true? I like this book, because Steinbeck's story is so exciting that I held my breath until I finish reading to the end."
+2,V.M-L7,"Of mice and men -As never before John steinbeck wrote the most integrated story.Lennie was a tall guy with a mind of baby.George was a small guy smart and quick.They were the best friend in the world.They dreamed of a great future but it was all just in their mind.Almost since Lennie was born George has been taking care of Lennie.Lennie Small could't get away from problems and also forget everything except his dreams of tending rabbits.I love this story .I thing it was one of the best book I ever read,because it teach me a lot about friendship and also I couldn't stop reading into the end."
+2,Of mice and men,"This is my favorite Steinbeck novel. It is a beautiful story and a must read. One of the few books that I would like to read again. Simply put, this is the story of a TRUE friendship between two men, one of whom is mentally challenged. Read it!!"
+2,Wow - not hating Steinbeck,"I've always made a big deal about how much I do not like Steinbeck or Hemingway, but after reading a couple of both of theirs this year, I have to admit that I LOVE both. As far as Steinbeck, I know that I still despise The Grapes of Wrath, but this is an incredible book. Especially short and easy to read, the writing is simply superb. The characters are well-developed, the dialogue is simple and to the point, and the descriptions are detailed. This book deserves it's frequent consideration as a classic. And while I still can't imagine ever liking GOW, I can no longer dismiss Steinbeck."
+2,"Short, bittersweet, and powerful","This tightly crafted story's surface level of life for Depression-era farm hands in Caifornia kept my interest even though that's not the sort of thing I'm usually drawn to.This book showed me a dimension to humanity I had never before been able to articulate: The paradoxal, divine, yet fungamenta nature of friendship.Steinbeck's gritty characters and setting are the perfect vehicle for a message that only sounds intellectual until you feel it. There is no fanfare, no flourish of trumpets, no pomp and circumstance, no canned philosophy -- just raw emotional truth.Some stories hold the mind's attention; this one touched my soul and made me simultaneously both proud and ashamed to be human. We are capable of ugliness but also such loving sacrifice. For a little book, it packs quite a punch.I am breathless. Give this book an afternoon and you will be too."
+2,Of Mice and Men,"This action packed book was filled with laughs, and tears. George Milton and Lennie Smalls are best friends. They have been working together for life, and one day plan to have a little house with crops and animals. They both go to work on another farm, and it seems to be working out for them, so that one day their dream can come true. But then Lennie gets into big trouble that costs two peoples lives and affects many others."
+2,'The best laid schemes of mice and men; go often wrong',"I'm not going to give you a summary of this story, as you'll find many on this page. I'll tell you this, though, buy this book in the store, they're overcharging for it here. And aside from that, this book *is* wonderful. I had to read the first chapter for school and read the rest on my own. The imagery is vivid and all of the characters, from the least important to the main two, Lennie and George, breathe a life of their own. Another good one by John Steinbeck is 'The Pearl.'"
+2,Really good book,"I had to read my mice and men in 8th grade. So it would be easier, I got the book on tape. It was easier indeed. Of mice of men is one of the best books that i have ever read. I think that it is great the relationship between Lennie and George. And how the other's character just fit into the book. I would totally recomend this book to ANYONE"
+2,You'll love this book no matter what.,"This book is for the one's who don't have time to read or know what style of writing they like. ""Of Mice and Men"" is a book that almost anyone can read in a day. You'll silently pray for the outcome that seems so close, yet so far away; you'll rejoice for Lennie putting a stop to the beating by the man with a ""glove fulla vasaline;"" and you'll shudder at the shocking conclusion that you should have expected throughout the whole novel but don't. If you like tragedy, comedy, suspense, or irony, you won't be able to put ""Of Mice and Men"" down"
+2,A wonderful classic...,"I was assigned this book to read in 10th grade ""American Literature"" class. Suprisingly this book was enjoyable to read and had a few events that caught me off guard. I loved this book and would recommend this to anyone of any age."
+2,Amazing voice,"This review goes for the audio cassettes. Gary Sinise's voice is really incredibly versatile and convincing. I was amazed by the emphasis in his Crook's monologue ""Books ain't no good... A guy needs someone to be near'm..."". Also George's ""Guys like us are the loneliest guys in the world..."" and of course Lennie's and old Candy's. Such different characters and he can display such a variety and richness of detail in the voices for each of them. Really something to hear."
+2,Short but deep,Steinbeck writes the beautifull yet sad tale of two men trying to find a place for themselves durring the Great Depression. I first read this book at the age of 13. I read it in one sitting (not hard to do as it is only around 110 pages) and then cried and cried. An excellent book for young adults as well as adults. It will move you.
+2,"A Sweaty palm, edge of your seat kind of book",George and Lennie are two guys who are travailing and looking to earn enough money to buy some land.They get to work on a ranch and meet an old man named Candy and a young man named Slim. Then the bosses son Curly starts some truble becouse he is smaller than Lenny so he is mad. It is all taking place in a dry and dusty and hot time. So it will make you sweat to read this book. it is a good book for the more mature audiences due to the language.But it is a great book! check it out at your local library today.
+1,Of Mice and Men,"This book is about two hobos named George and Lennie. In the beginning of the story they are on their way to a ranch to earn a stake. When they get to the ranch they meet Candy, the one handed man, Slim the team leader, Curly the bosses son, and Curly's wife. Curly is always loosen his wife and can't find her. She tries to flurred with all the guy at the ranch. Lennie is in the barn petting his dead puppy when she comes to flurred and then something happens! You'll have to read the book to find out what happens."
+2,A Fourteen Year Old Reader's Review,"The author paints a story of two unlikely friends, Lenny who is very much like a child but huge and as strong as a bare and often runs into trouble with out knowing it. Bad tempered but somewhat kind George has to get Lenny out of trouble sometimes losing his job. They both share a dream together of having their own farm and just when it seems close to coming true things go absolutely wrong. I read this book and it left me breathless at the end and touched me deeply because of how it reflected the harsh times then and now and of how society deals with different minded people. The writing is beautiful filled with heavy metaphors. I think if you've read John Steinbeck's ""Grapes of Wrath"" you should read this too, or if you are interested in something heavy and thought provoking or if you want to read a good book that's bin banned before :)"
+2,Classic Steinbeck at his best,In so few pages Steinbeck creates two characters who you fall in love with immediatly. Goerge and Lennie make the perfect pair for the classic Steinbeck book. This is the story of two travelers who have a dream such as anyone else. Along the way they meet both highs and lows as they strive toward their retirement dream. The excellent combinatiion of george and lennie makes for many laughable situations that will make you smile with sad stories that touch your heart. This is one book that you can really get into and feel for the characters. You won't be sorry to read this short novel that is sure to get your applause at the unexpected and imprezzive ending.
+1,One star or Five,"I'm torn between giving this book one star for making me depressed and giving the book five stars for how well written and how honest the book is. All in all, the book deserves the classic status it has attained, but do to how the story made me feel, I had to throw my copy away. I am not a reader that will say a simple ""this book sucks"" but this book made me feel bad. The truth behind the tale disturbed me. That was probably the point trying to be made, but even so, I cannot get by how it made me view the world at the end."
+1,The REAL Of Mice and men,"Now, then:Of Mice and Men Is one of the worst books I have ever read. Let me count the ways:1) It has immeasuably two dimensional chacters. Steinbeck stays so close to the archetypal ""strong man"" ""seedy guy"" ""angry little guy"" ""seductive wife"" its disgusting. he even has a token black guy! Absurd.2) An equally two-dimensional plot. Steinbeck's unbearable heavy handedness in getting his all important ""moral"" across completely crushes out any vestige of meaningful charcterization or subtext.3) The ending. No, I'm not about to say ""ew!"" What i will say is that thats what he WANTS you to think. He wants you to put down this book and ""realzie the impossibility the america dream, and the cutthroat nature of humans in general."" The problem with this conclusion is the entire book is completely contrived! The most absurd confluence of cicumstances that could possible occur come togethr in this book. its all crap.There. Just in case you missed it...[...]"
+1,of mice and men,I SPECIFIED I WANTED THIS BOOK IN HARDCOVER AND THE JERKS SENT ME A SOFTCOVER. iT IRRITATES ME TO PAY FOR SOMETHING I WAS TOTALLY AGAINST AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED NOT BE SENT TO ME. i WILL NEVER USE OR RECOMMEND THIS BOOKSTORE. gOOD LUCK TO OTHERS WHO OPT TO USE THEM
+1,Way Too much Profanity,This story has way too much profanity. It is difficult to get past the use of the words to realize the meaning of the book.
+1,Grossly Overrated,"After the title I am with those that find the characters, story, ending, everything about this book without any interest. Personally I'm unable to fathom the good reviews this relatively boring book gets."
+1,Never looked forward to reading this book,"I unfortunately had to read this book for school because its required for 9th grade. The book was a little hard to follow and i think that this book is too mature. There is so much swearing that you will not even believe it. The ""n"" word is used often and so is a lot of other bad things I cant(and don't) even want to type. Save this book for older high school students. I read some other reviews and they state that they were required to read this on 8th grade. That's just crazy! The ending is so sad and every character is this book has issues or problems. Overall i give this book 1 or 2 stars. The main idea was good and the length of the story was ok too. Not too long not too short."
+2,A Small Miracle Of Simplicity,"Oddly enough, I never read Steinbeck in school. This is even stranger considering I was an English major in college. I guess my profs figured I had already read him in high school.No, I never read him until, on a whim, I checked out a copy of The Grapes Of Wrath from my local library, and found out what I was missing out on.I'm not going to talk a lot about Of Mice And Men here, simply because I suspect there is not a lot to be said that hasn't been said already. I just want to say that if you're someone who avoids reading ""the literary stuff"" because you think it's going to be too difficult, this is probably the book to change your mind. In prose of beautiful simplicity, Steinbeck tells a story that will break your heart. If you have a heart and a mind, you will probably be impressed with this. I know I was."
+2,Great service,Received the book very quickly. I ordered it for my son for school. So I haven't read it. But it is what he needed. Thank you
+2,Great,This is a great classic by Steinbeck. You cannot go wrong reading anything written by John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men is a great read.
+2,Condition as described,Book arrived quickly and as described. This was a book for a summer reading project and did not need to be in perfect condition so saved money by buying used! Would buy again!
+2,Of Mice and Men,"Of Mice and Men, one of the best novels I've read before. But, before you read it, you should have at least a slight background about what happened on the great depression. Also, The author conceptualize many characters inside this novel and as more you read as more the story gets exciting. I highly recommend to read Of Mice and Men."
+2,I'm speechless! Best book a school could recommend.,"Of Mice and Men was required reading in my senior year of high school. I'm now more then 20 years out of school, and have yet to read a book more satisfying. I was so touched by Of Mice and Men. The men were so bonded in life. It makes the ending shocking, but understood. A grown strong masculine man, with any feeling would get emotional reading, Of Mice and Men. Totally captivating.Valerie George (gardner@twd.net)"
+2,A Story Never Fogotten,"Of Mice and Men by John Steinback is an amazing book that combines the life of a worker and social pressure. It takes place on a ranch in the middle of nowhere. The two main characters, George and Lennie, are out to create a life for themselves. They are almost like brothers. This story has many twists and turns and makes you think about your best friend. The story creates a suprising ending. It is a great short story for someone looking for a short and good read. I recommend this to everyone. The only thing about this book making it un-acceptable would be the colorful language that John Steinback uses, but otherwise, the entire story is amazing and will never be forgotten."
+2,Classic,I am not into reading books much but I had to purchase this for a project for school. As i started reading I had gotten into it more each page that I read. I like this book and the price was right. If you are looking to get it don't hesitate buy it. This is coming from a guy that doesn't enjoy reading books.
+2,Of Mice and Men,"John Steinbeck is a an artist who painted with prose. Grapes of Wrath was my favorite book for decades. I have read and reread it over the years, but I had forgotten about Of Mice and Men which I had read years ago in college. While browsing for some reading material in my Kindle, I ran across the title. I ordered it and was rewarded with a wonderful tale of hardship, compassion, and tragedy set in one of the most trying periods of our countries history. It was more novella than a book. Easily read in a few hours. It describes the strugles of two drifters seeking a piece of the American dream. One man, the leader, is bright and resourceful, the other is mentally challenged, but loved and cared for by his partner. The conclusion is classically Kane and Able."
+2,Very Enjoyable,This book is thoroughly enjoyable. Although it is only a short novel. You will fall in love with the characters and the story.
+2,Steinbeck Masterpiece,"My 17 year old needed a book for an English report. I wanted to introduce him to one of my all-time favorite authors, but at the same time not overwhelm him the volumn of ""East of Eden"" or ""Grapes of Wrath"", etc. This is a kid who is going to be an engineer and doesn't ""believe reading is all that important"". After all, it is not Science!I, of course, re-read it still another time before handing it to him. He was delighted at the sight of such a thin book (""I can read this in two nights""). He had to admit after reading it, that his teacher and I were correct in our assessment of Steinbeck. His writings are timeless."
+2,Beautiful and tragic,Of Mice and Men is one of those stories that resonates with you long after you finish. On one hand it's a tragedy on the other it's so beautifully written. A good one to read again every once in a while.
+1,Are you kidding me?,"Of Mice and Men was an assigned reading in my class. At first I thought it was good (in the first chapter), but then I read on. The book did not suit me. I would not recommend this book to anyone, because I thought it was a bad story. The author's writing style was good, but the plot was stupid. Some of the characters were believable, but others were very inrealistic. The ending was very sad, and you would have never seen it coming."
+1,Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck,The book is about two guys going from field to field for jobs. George is a small man that protects Lennie. Lennie is a very big man with the mind of a child. The story takes place on a field in California. I disliked the book because to me it was stipid. George is always yelling at Lennie and telling him what to do. Then what George does to Lennie at the end is sad and mean. you would need to read the book yourself to make a decision on it.
+2,The Strength of Irony Makes this a Masterpiece,"As Romeo and Juliet demonstrated that suicide is the greatest expression of love, Of Mice and Men demonstrates that murder is the greatest expression of friendship. Many have tried to ban both these great works from libraries and schools for their powerful ironic message. Read this masterpiece for yourself."
+2,Of Mice and Men,This book was a really great book about two men set off to a ranch to get a job. My advice is to go get this book and read it today. This was a good book because of the way it tells the things that happen and the wording is in a way that anyone can understand. Some advice for someone who loves to read go out and get this book today.
+2,Of Mice and Men,"After reading the novel of Mice and Men, i gave the book four stars because it is a very interesting. This book always kept me entertained. In my opnion the whole book was the climax because therof the novel. George and Lennie are two great characters that protrayed a great friendship. Although Lennie was slow, you got a sense of how protective George was of him. There jounray across the country to find there dreams by getting a house together, thought would have come true but was tragically ended."
+2,Of Mice and Men,This is a great book! The Pumpkin Patch was the bookseller and they were prompt and friendly! I would recommend The Pumpkin Patch and Of Mice and Men to everyone!
+2,Good Classic Read!,"Of Mice and Men was a very good classic read. It amazed me at how quickly John Steinbeck was able to draw the reader into the book especially since it is a very short novel. I also liked the way he quickly gets you familiar with Lennie and George as well as the other characters and the important part each plays. It is definitely a classic that everyone must read. It was very good, but not the best I've read."
+2,Wow!,"What a poignant and precise book. Despite this book's classic reputation, I never read this in school, and really had no idea what the book was about. I really enjoyed it - and was truly shocked by how sad it was. I felt terrible after reading the ending and was surprised at how such a short book could cover such huge themes like isolation, friendship, love, death and dreams. The number of dogs were surprising, too. I liked it more than _Cannery Row_."
+2,great book,"i've never read like this book ,, it is really great novel by great author ,, i advise teachers to teach it in their classes.i've read also the pearl by Steinbeck .."
+2,"Tell it again, George . . .","It's easy to see why Steinbeck's classic has been the subject of study for so many years; it's a master-class of literary form. Clean prose and simple storytelling, no added unnecessarys. Even the metaphor is unfussy.But Steinbeck's true gift lies in characterisation and his understanding of dialogue. When his characters speak and act they betray themselves for who they are. The reader listens and sees, gleans a past from the characters' voices and gestures. The power of the novel comes from the intimacy the reader has with these characters, and it's a testament to Steinbeck that in such a short book he reveals so much.Everyone should meet Lennie and George at least once, and if you do, you'll never forget them."
+2,Of Mice and Men,"Our class had to read this book as part of the curriculum... and I am so glad we did! This classic deserves the attention it has gotten the past (almost) 100 years! Read this book!Of Mice and Men is about a retarded man named Lennie and the man who travels and protects him, George, and their journey to work on a ranch during the Great Depression.All of the characters in this book were complex and marvelous... even the ones who had less than 5 lines!George- The man who gave up his happiness to help and love Lennie.Lennie- A strong man with the mind of a toddler. He will do anything to make George happy.Curley- He hates Lennie because he is intimidated by men who are bigger than him.Curley's Wife- She flirts with every man on the ranch to make up for the loneliness Curley gives her.This book was written amazingly... obviously, it's a classic! Even though it was written in the early 20th century, it is easy to comprehend if you are at least 12."
+2,Classic,"Heartbreaking, yes; but definitely a classic worth reading and re-reading. Steinbeck is one of the great American writers, and his stories are gripping, heartbreaking, redeeming, and moving."
+2,Of Mice and Men,This classic never gets old. I read it as a child and I still enjoy reading it to this day.
+2,A good easy summer day read.,"Of mice and men is an awesome book. I thought it would be boring, but even with not much action going on I could hardly put it down. For a book that is only 101 pages long it tells a fantastic story. If you ever want to read this book (which you should)pick a nice summer day, go somewhere where you feel comfortable, and let the book take you to a ranch near Soledad, Ca."
+1,Bought it used and part of the back of the book was torn in half,"This is a great book, especially if you actually understand the symbolism. However, I bought it ""used and in good shape."" It was NOT in good shape. The last probably 25 or so pages looked like a dog had chewed it to shreds. I could read some of the pages, but others were completely confusing without the other half. I would recommend this book, but I would not recommend that you buy it used."
+1,Boring,"I was made to read this for English and thoroughly disliked every moment of it. I thought the plot was boring and it wasn't nearly as good as everyone appears to believe it is.The only reason I am not giving 1 star is because when I look back on the story I can sort of see it being realistic, but then again every time I hear mention of this book I pretty much get nightmares."
+2,White and Nerdy,"I think ""Of Mice and Men"" was an good book. It had some good parts in the book along with some bad parts in there. I thought that the book taught a good story of people living a different life. Then also it was a sort of racial and had a lot of cursing in it. I think that older people should read this book and not young kids."
+2,High school requirement,"My son needed this for school, and it was perfect. The book arrived in good shape and very quickly, so work could be done on time."
+2,Great quick read,"Read this book many years ago in high school, but had forgotten all but the basic plot. I guess reading it for pleasure (vs assignment) gave me the opportunity to really think about the quality of writing as I read. Great quick read with a thought provoking conclusion."
+2,Of Mice and Men is a great book,Very poignant...I read this book because my sons' 9th grade English class is reading it & I had never read it before. The movie starring Gary Sinese was on the weekend before I read the book as well & I really enjoyed the movie.
+2,Of Mice and Men Book Review,"After reading John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, assigned by my eleventh grade English teacher, I got that feeling that I had just read a really 'good book.' When I entered into George and Lennie's world I was not only moved, but actually grew a bit attached to Lennie's childlike ways. Every chapter grabed my attention and I could not put the book down. Of Mice and Men targets readers of all ages. It is a fairly short novel, and full of adventures, keeping the attention of even the youngest audiences. Of Mice and Men ranks high on the list of American Literature that my class has been assigned to read this year. Even though Of Mice and Men was an assignment, I would love to read it on my spare time as well."
+2,shattered dream,"""~Of Mice And Men is story of two young men (Georgr and Lennie) who travel from ranch to ranch. It was unsual the ranch life, that two men would stick together for so long. The ranch life was a everymanforhimself life, but Lennie and George went through it together. Besides the affection that they had for each other, what held them together was common dream. They dream to buying a little ranch to grow their own crops and animals.""~ disorder, while George was a small but meticulous man, who looked after Lennie all the time. I meant almost all the time, until the day that he went to the town (to drink) and left Lennie along in the ranch, and Lennie did something that shattered their dreams (forever)."
+2,terrific,"This book, is a personal favorite. I started to read it and could not put it down for the life of me. Mr. Steinbeck did an amazing job and has written a spectacular novella. If there were one book I could recomend to anybody, this is it. The tale of Lennie and George is one with laughter, tears(the book brought me to them), and truth about the cold heartedness that exists in the human factor."
+2,Fabulous book! I recommend it to every reader!,"Quite possibly John Steinbeck's best story, it follows the trail of two drifters in search for a job and living their life long dream. All is lost, however, when Lennie ""does something very bad."" Although there is a lot of profanity, you must realize that this book was created in a time of the great depression. A fabulous book! I Recommend it to every reader!"
+2,very good,"this book is very good, I couldn't put it down. the whole book was perfect, it was old fasion."
+2,Of mice and men review,"Mr. Steibeck has managed to write an exelent novel,""Of mice and men"".The novel has a very interesting layout, and it deals with some aspects that are familiar to us in every moment of our lives; lonelyness, authority, dreams, and friendship are the main ones. The book has also a very good and interesting relationship between the main characters, George and Lennie.I think that their relationship is the main plot of the story,but the shocking part is George's last action. I would recomend this book to a teenager because it teaches us how to afront our problems."
+2,Ms. Farvour Read HERE!!,"John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is a short, but entertaining novel. The book takes place in the 1930's with the 2 main characters John and Lennie traveling to a ranch to work, save up money and live their dream. Lennie is a big guy that is a little slow in the mind, and has an obsession with petting soft things. George is a small guy that has known Lennie for a long time and gives him commands for Lennie doesn't know what to do by himself. Much like a Father-son relationship.I usually don't like fiction tales that take place in the past,but I enjoyed this one. The only problem is that the book starts out slow. It gives you clues that keeps you guessing and wondering.For all you readers that consider yourself a slow reader, this is a great book for you. It's exciting and short. Only 107 pages. The price on the book is 8 bucks. I think it's worth it."
+2,My Opinion,"In the book Of Mice and Men by Jonh Steinbeck is about two men that looking for jobs from ranch to ranch.This story takes place in Soledad California,during the Great depresion.The story has two characters: the most important characters are George & Lennie. George is ""small, quick, dark of face and strong hands"" & the other guy is Lennie ""A huge man he has a mind of a child & he likes to touch soft things."" Everything that he knows is because George has thought him. They have dreams, that want to accomplish. Do you think yhat George wants to live & accomplish the dreams with Lennie?I rate this book 4 stars & I really recommend this book to teens because there's only one in a million that knows what friendship is really about. I learned from this book is how to be a better friend."
+2,A Touching Tale On Man's Tragic Fate.,"A story of two men contrasting in physical & mental conditions but united in a deep & trusting bond whose dreams are shattered by life's sinister twist;is handled very well by Steinbeck's gifted touch for the realistic.His lyrical catch-scapes prove daunting & impenetrable though,hindering the flow of the dialogues bet. the characters,where the strength of the novel lies.His style of prose fits more for a screenplay,& it's no wonder that the film of this work was done so well.The end is a dissapointment when one has seen the film;nevertheless,the work is a moving portrayal of human relationships in the inevitability of man's destiny & his helplesness in trying to avert it."
+2,A GREAT BOOK EVERYONE SHOULD READ,"The book begins with Lennie and George: Lennie being an oversized mamoth of a man--Goliath--in a way, and George being your man of an average size. The roll between the two is that they both have the same dream and that is to live off the fat of the land and raise rabbits. Lennie, is best put as retarded, but is really the nicest guy in the world: it is just his size that interfears with the two men's lives. George has a short fussed temper and Lennie can't help but be dumb when it comes to any situation they may find themsleves in. The book has a great plot that you have to stop and think about long after you have put the book down, and this is without a doubt, the most realistic novel I have ever read. I would suggest reading this at a MATURE high school level. If you are too young for this book, you will not understand it. If you do understand it, you will see what a great novel it really is."
+2,Transdescent!!!!!,"I am in 9th grade and I am 15 years old, but there is something you do not know about me. I was recently touched by means of words in merely a book. No more than three weeks ago I finished this book, and I must admit that while reading the book, it did not grasp me. Yes, it was able to keep me engaged in the novel and continue reading, but it was not my favorite. That is just the begining. The last chapter touched me in a way I could never imagine possible. Even though I did not rate this five stars, I am sure many of you would. I am sure many of you would rate this ten stars if given a chance. There is so much for one to explore and ponder within this novel, it is fraught with questions. I believe this book can not be missed and I do not usually say this, because I am one to believe that not all people have the same taste for books, as all people do not have the same taste for chocolate, and I recomend this to everyone. The themes are as thick as crunchy peanutbutter."
+2,Surprisingly Good=)!!,"This book was one that i wish i would of read when i was suppose to in 9th grade. It was once we reached the middle of the book i realized how good it was. I am one of those students who hate reading those long novels about nothing important. Even though my teacher said it was one of the shortest novels we would ever read! After only reading the middle to the end. I just had to check this book out for myself! Once you begin this book, you may think it starts off boring..but keep going becuase youll never want to put it down. It teackes you about loyalty and friendship in real life situations. This is a book i would read over and over again!.Try this book out..you'll really like it!"
+2,Sad...Just Sad,Very quick read. Love the detail of the story and you just feel like you are right there with them. Sad is it? Indeed it is...if you're looking for a story that might bring a tear drop from your eye...this is it.
+2,Of Mice and Real Men,This was a very brief but very engaging story wonderfully read by Gary Sinise. It is very touching and I didn't want it to end the way it did but I knew it had to. Great Story.
+2,G Wizzle and C Bizzle students at Mace's Lane-izzle,"""Of Mice and Men"" is a lonely story of two hobos, Lennie and George. Lennie is a large man with a mental disability and a craving for soft things and George is a small man who's in charge of Lennie, making sure he isn't getting them in trouble. The men had to flee from Weed because Lennie was accused of raping a woman when he only wanted to feel her dress.They find a ranch outside of Weed and work there. There they meet a rambunctious man by the name of Curley who threatens to knock out any man's lights if they even consider looking at his jail-bait wife. Curley is the ranch owner's son so, he's never going to get into trouble. When Curley and Lennie cross paths, something terrible happens. ""Of Mice and Men"" was a very good book that we both enjoyed. Some of the hobo-dialect is a little hard to understand but pretend you're the characters (like we did) and you'll find out what a good book this is!"
+2,"John Steinbeck ""Of Mice and Men""","John Steinbeck`s novelette ""Of Mice and Men"" is about two friends who work as farmhands in California during the depression. George and Lennie are opposites in outer appearence and behaviour. The one, George, is small, smart and intelligent, but Lennie is huge, retarded and acts in a childish way. He has to rely totally on George. These two guys hold together because of two things: a promise and a common dream. George had to promise Lennie`s aunt Clara to take care of him after her death and so he does. Both dream of an own small farm where they can live and work for themselves and be happy.To realize their dream they earn their money as farmhands. A short time before their dream comes true Lennie makes a big mistake which ruined everything...""Of Mice and Men"" is an exciting story giving an imagination of the simple workers everyday life at that time with their hopes and dreams but also the problems."
+2,Brilliant,"Steinbeck's book Of Mice and Men is one of the most incredible works of American literature. It's a story about how two men try to achieve some semblance of success in Depression-era California. However, all of their hopes and dreams are shattered by the people around them. This is a must-read."
+2,shattered dream,"Of Mice And Men is story of two young men (Georgr and Lennie) who travel from ranch to ranch. It was unsual the ranch life, that two men would stick together for so long. The ranch life was a everymanforhimself life, but Lennie and George went through it together. Besides the affection that they had for each other, what held them together was common dream. They dream to buying a little ranch to grow their own crops and animals. Lennie was big (hard-worker), but he had sort of a mental disorder, while George was a small but meticulous man, who looked after Lennie all the time. I meant almost all the time, until the day that he went to the town (to drink) and left Lennie along in the ranch, and Lennie did something that shattered their dreams (forever). What I liked more in the story was simpathy of the characters (ranch workers), in the begining they seemed to be mean and anti-social , but then they started to get along with George and Lennie in a very social way"
+1,Don't read this book unless you're forced to!,"Jeez, was this book strange! By looking at all these great reviews, I felt I had to add my opinion. Steinbeck's a talented writer, that's obvious from the first page. But it had no plot or anything.I guess you either love it or hate it."
+1,The conclusion should have been happy instead of terrible.,John Steinbeck uses too many cuss words in this book. I think George should have watched Lennie more so he wouldn't get into so much trouble all of the time. This book isn't really worth reading if you have a choice. It's too short and the conclusion doesn't make much sense.
+1,Is There A Plot Here?!,"I had to read this book for my English class at school and I started out with an optimistic attitude reflecting this book. The beginning of the book was rather slow but, of course, I had to read it and was willing to give it a chance on account of it being such an essential classic. As I read further, though, I feel that the book could have develloped further than it did. What had been a trace of a plot at the beginning of the book had all but shrunken into a totally unnecessary conclusion that, I feel, had no thought or reflection on the main goal of the book."
+2,Great Suspense! A Classic Short Story!,"Great Book! Keeps you focused and entertained. Classic ending, Climax of the story is thrilling, hits you when you least expected it..Great Plot, Great Character descriptions, you feel in touch with the characters and feel their every emotion! A Must Read! I couldn't stop reading...You TOO will enjoy it!"
+2,Of mice and men,"Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck was written about a young man who had mental problems and struggled through life. The scene of the book was in the country, were Lennie, the main charecter, looked for jobs with his friend George to make money and fufil there dreams. George would look after Lennie and keep him out of trouble. People weren't to social with lennie because of his mental disorder, they thought he was stupid, and caused troubles. It was a struggle for Lennie to get by and stay out of trouble, and ended up in a tragic ending. I recomend this book to any one who likes to read. This book made me want to give any one a chance and dont judge a book by its cover."
+2,Of mice and men,"In ""Of mice and men"" there are two main characters .George , the small and smart one. And Lennie the big, strong and dumb one. These two lifelong friends travel around looking for work.They both just lost their jobs because of Lennie's bad behavior. Now, they have got new jobs and George are vigorously trying to keep Lenny out of trouble .Lennie does not get into trouble intentionally , but he is so retarded that he doesnt understand much , this leads to a number of incidents .The story of the book is good because it has many unexpected twists and turns.Especially @ the end when George does what he do . Recommended to people who like reading short novels and generally like good books ."
+2,Beautifully Crafted Novel,"""Of Mice and Men"" is a beautifully crafted short novel concerning the relationship between two migrant workers from the 1930s. The first character, Lennie, has quite severe learning difficulties and relies heavily on his friend George. Lennie is very strong and this in itself gets him into all sorts of problems. George has to come to Lennie's aid on a regular basis as a result of him getting into trouble through misinterpretations of his actions and a naviety of his own strength.Genuinely moving, the reader cannot fail to build up a great empathy with the lead characters; less so with the other figures that appear in the book- despite each one having their own set of problems.Steinbeck does a tremendous job of conveying his story to the reader, and it would be a person with a heart made of stone that would not be moved by the story's conclusion.An excellent read for older children and adults of all ages. Highly recommended."
+2,A very emotional book,"I enjoyed this book and i think that most people would enjoy reading about the hardships, struggles, hopes and dreams of two men during the great depression. After reading this book I felt a greater appreciation for the people who lived during this time. The book was very inspirational tome. I loved how the book made you connect with the two characters, George and Lennie, and thier hopes for the future. This book was short in text but huhe in emotions and feelings of all the charchters. Although some times I will admit that the book exaggerated the sensitivity of the character Lennie the book was still good in the fact the plot made sense with a cast of realistic characters. The ending of the book is a real life ending that wasn't far fetched. They made the events believable which causedmany emotions to stir inside you anger, fear, suspense, sorrow, and happines just to name a few. You really connect with the book. That's why I highly recommend this book."
+1,Really boring,"I know a lot of people are going to be mad at me for saying that I HATE this book, which is why I have decided to leave this anonymous. Anyway, it's probably just a personal thing. It was very boring. The fact that I had to read it for my english class and write an essay about it probably didn't help, but I NEVER would have read this on my own. The writing isn't even that great. And the only reason people like it is because it's a classic. And the only reason it's a classic is because you've been TOLD it's a classic! It's an old book, and it has some theme and deep symbolic meaning, blah blah blah. But if you actually want a good book, I don't suggest this one. If you have to read this for your english class, I feel sorry for you."
+1,A classic touching tale.,"John Steinbeck is one of the greastest writers ever and he proved it when writing this book. I'am 17 years old and had to read this in English, I read it in two days I couldn't put it down it touched me like no other book has done before."
+1,ugh,"This book is dull, and I do not know why people like to read it and then to make it into a MOVIE and a PLAY. Boring writing, mild characters, slow almost motionless plot."
+1,Dececptive seller,"When I bought this book, I expected the book displayed with the same cover. Instead I got a worn out scribbled on book for my mother's birthday. The seller of this product didn't display the real cover or the actual condition of the book. Like New? I think not."
+1,Ick,"I was forced to read this poor excuse for a book for English class. It was awful. I hope Steinbeck's other books are better than this. This book read like a hazy dream more than a novel, and a BORING & UNCLEAR hazy dream at that. I hope this review convinced you to spend your time on worthwile literature as opposed to this."
+1,Why i didnt like Of Mice and Men.,"Of Mice and MenI didn't like the book at all. The only thing that I actually liked about the book was the character Lennie. I thought that they described his characteristics very well. The author described the way Lennie acted so well, that when u were reading the book it was like u could hear his voice. I didn't like the way the story was written, because that isn't really my type of book. I think the reason I didn't really like the book is because I don't really like reading that much, so that probably had an effect on the way I looked at the book after I was done reading it. I wouldn't really recommend this book to someone."
+1,All they do is swear every other word!,"If your looking for book that gets a little dirty, but reveals a true part of history, you've found what your looking for in John Steinbeck's ""Of Mice and Men/"""
+1,DON'T READ THIS BOOK!!!,"I had to read this book for my english teacher at my high school. I finished the book 3 weeks late, and the only reason I read it in the first place was because my teacher said read it or fail. Looking back I wish I would have just taken the zero, cause I failed anyway. If you have the choice for God's sake take the 0. They should re-name this book Retard on a Ranch."
+1,I don't recommend this book.,"This Book tells a story about two friends who are looking for a new job near the Salinas River in California. Lenny, who is mentally retarded, and George, the smart one. They had to escape from their last job because Lenny got in trouble. In the new job the story will be repeated, but this time for the last time. The only reason I gave this book a star is because is has a good plot, and because this is happening in the world right now, it is a reality. The main factor that called my attention was the vocabulary and quotations of the characters. This is why I give one star to the book."
+1,The Forgottens And Lonely People,"John Steinbeck who is the author of this book ""Of Mice And Man"",wrote about the forgotten people like the lonely migrant workers.Lennie and George are two migrant worker with different personalities. Lennie is a huge man with an ironic mind, he all the time gets in trouble accidently,George is a small man,but has a quick mind. These two left Weed to Soledad where they attemped to realize their dreams which is to get their own land and have a good life, not to spend their money at a cat house. Since they are not lonely like the other migrant workers. Lennie and George have each others.This book is wonderful and at the same time sad.I recommand this book because it exlains the value of friendship ,how the migrant workers are lonely,how they live and what their dreams are.In this book i love the innocent Lennie as well as George who did his best to protect his only and best friend."
+2,An enjoyable piece of literature,"I picked up Of Mice and Men because it was short and I figured that I could read a good book in a small amount of time. The book turned out to be as expected if not better. I think that it is possible to get as much if not more sometimes out of a short book like this one. The book kept me involved in the plot all the way till the end. The ending made the book very good, but you will have to read it for yourself to get that satisfaction!"
+1,of mice and men,"The story is about two gays that are looking for any job. All that time while they are looking for a place also to stay, they pass trough lots of bad and good things. They always help and got each other,""I got you, you got me""said George, one of the principal characters, and this shows de people who read this book, that when you have a friend that is passing a bad moment, you have to support him , and that is a good example for children. Also, the main theme of the story is loneliness, this also help people to trie to get lots of friends, for not being alon ein the future. Story statement by Jhon Steinbeck, is a very interesting book for all ages, who wants two know about two gays that pass unforgetable moments and that one of the two lives will end in the ranch, where they finally lived and work."
+2,slow mice. fast one gets the cheese,"a book that made me put tear stains on the book.About a big stupid man and a quick sharp-witted guy,looking for a good, happy way to live.Both have ambitions for a farm, except it keeps on slipping away from their grasp.It's great, but I gave it 4 stars.I have a feeling that about 1 out of 3rd of the book are details explaining the world around them.Goes veeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrry slow."
+2,Nice Book,Its a sad but very good book I think it was writen well. I am yet a middle schooler and like this book you might as well read it now and read it again in high school any way good book.
+2,One of my Favorites Growing Up,This book was required reading at least twice in grade school and I never complained. Something about it made it an instant classic in my mind. I fell in love with the characters!! It's short and sweet but still a wonderful read.
+1,Not worth it!,I thought this book was overrated and disappointing. The plot was undeveloped and lacking and the characters were not lifelike. the ending was abrupt and silly. Overall the book was a major disappointment and not worth my hard earned money.
+2,Of Mice And Men,I thought that is book was very good. It was mostly about friendship between two friends name lennie and George. Lennie is the retarded one and George takes care of him. Cause lennie mom and dad die when he was a little boy. They both have a dream to own there own land. There dreams very come true because George shots lennie. If George didn't shot lennie then the police would kill him because he hurt a girl in the weeds. Weeds is the name of the town that they use to live. But they had to move because what lennie had done to the girl. Now they work on the ranch. Lennie can't talk that well but he is strong like a bull. George is the smart one he takes care of lennie. George gets mad lennie cause George buys lennie a puppy but lennie is so strong that when he pets the puppy they puppy dies. At the end of the book George shot lennie for lennie good. There dreams never came true.
+1,ELI THE KING,"I thought that this book was a good book. It was very interesting.I also thought that it had to much swearing in it.sincerely, The King Eli"
+2,Excellant Book,I had seen the movie and wanted to read the book. Both were excellent in my opinion.I had never read any of the great classics and this book started me on that. I havesince read the War of the Worlds and Journey to the Center of the Earth
+2,this is what a classic is suppose to be,Just read this book for the first time as a 40 something yr old and wow. This is what a classic is suppose to be. Thanks John Steinbeck.
+2,A classic,This story is a very good classic that sucks you right in. It has great morals and messages. A must-read.
+1,J.Mills,This book was an alright book. It starts out with Lennie and George in a town called Weed. Then Lennie's obsession with soft things gets them in trouble. They go to another ranch where they meet a few people. Then Lennie gets them in trouble with these new characters. I didn't like this book that much because I don't like to read and it was a boring book. I would only recomened this book to people who like boring books and people 13 years of age and older.
+1,Disappointment,This book is not exactly to my liking. It could of been more interesting. It was only was in depth for certain topics. The main reason why I read the book was for the way it showed how even the most of different people can become the best of friends. George the main character Is Lenny's(the second main character)proctector. Lenny is not a person who can defend himself George looks out for him. One more reason why I read the book is because it shows how real friends protect each other and stand by each other in all circumstances no matter the obstacles. by TJones
+2,Coolio,"'Merica done right--in a righteous book. And now, because I need a few more words to finish the review, blah."
+1,Not the Best,"I picked up this book for English class and after reading it I can respect how many people really enjoyed this book and I can see why. It is written well and it does keep your interest. John Steinbeck's style is very unique and it is semi-enjoyable to read (although every other sentence contains a swear word.)The story is about two men, George and Lennie, who always look out for each other. Lennie is, well, ""different"" in that he loves to touch soft things. He has the mind of a two year old. George does his best efforts to look after Lennie, although Lennie does get into a lot of trouble. After being chased away from their previous town, George and Lennie get new jobs in hopes to someday own a ranch of their own.Though this book was written well and the plot was good, I didn't like the story line. It was very depressing and was annoying for me to read. Maybe I'm just one person in a million who didn't enjoy this book. Try it out and see what you think."
+2,of mice and men,Awesome! I wanted to read John Steinbeck books because I live in Monterey county which is the area he wrote about.
+2,of mice and men - H. Aaron,I would recomend this book to just about anyone. This book was the best book I read in school by far. I really enjoyed this book because the story had alot of detail and action in chapters. It wasnt like most books and drug on forever. This book had several big events happen per chapter which kept me interested in the story the whole time. The story first begins when George and Lennie are on the run from Weed because a woman accused Lennie of raping her. Lennie was accutally just feeling on her pretty red dress. They take a bus to a ranch where they are going to work but the bus driver drops them off way before the ranch. When they finally reach the ranch they meet tons of nice people and some people who arent very nice. They meet the boss's son Curly who does not like Lennie because he is so much bigger than him. Curly and george later on get in a fight and Curly does not win. This book was a very good book and i would recommend it to any high level reader.
+2,KC....................MLMS..............!,"John Steinback is famous for writing book that took place during the Great Depression. Steinback's book ""Of Mice and Men"" is about two men, Lennie and George ,trying to reach their dream of ""living off of the fat of the land"", in other words they want to own their own land, be their own boss. While trying to reach this goal they run into many problems. Lennie has a problem of touching soft things such as rabbits, and he ends up doin some bad things at Weed and at the new ranch.In my opinion I didn't like this book alot because John steinback likes to describe the setting and i couldn't really picture it very much. Also, the ending of this book was very tragic and sad. I would recommend this book to any age because its a classic story that many people have loved and still rememeber after they read it."
+2,Pretty Good....I've seen better DLC MLMS,"The book Of Mice And Men by: John Steinbeck was a pretty good book, not the best i have seen but pretty good. In the story there are two hobo's named Lennie(retarted) and George(sane). They have a dream of living off the fat of the land. They go arould the country looking for jobs to get a little bit of money for some support. They end up at a ranch working with alot of guys their age and enjoying the stay, but not for long. Lennie has been getting george in trouble all of his life, and now was not any different. In the end Lennie kills Curly's wife and George has to kill him. In the end, George shoots Lennie in the back of the head, with Carlson's gun. I would recomend this book to everyone who likes funny, but depressing books, John Steinbeck is a very good writer."
+2,An incredible classic never to be forgotten.....,"I am 14 years old and read Of Mice and Men for my 8th grade literature class. I usually don't like sad books, but this is DEFINITELY an exception. This is a tragic tale of friendship, love, and sacrafice, and I am crying just thinking about the end. Steinbeck tells life as it was in the '30s, never making life perfect and easy. My class and I watched the movie in class, and no one had dry eyes at the end. This book is not to be missed by anyone."
+2,One of the greatest works i've ever read!!,"John Steinbeck captures the sensitive relationship of two close men very well. His portrayel of both men leave space to form your own opinion. Steinbeck's works are not so pulled tightly together that you can't take time to figure out the story, but he does like to mess around with words, which makes his writing so interesting! A perfect piece for any articulate reader!"
+2,What I thought about of Mice and Men,I enjoyed Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The book was great cause it was a nice plot. I did'nt want to put it down after I picked it up.
+2,The impact is enormous!,"This book was magnificent. I started it knowing how it would end, yet I was still close to tears when I put down this wonderful book. A wonderful book for someone who wants to read an amazing classic, yet doesn't want to have to spend four or five months reading it."
+2,A brilliant portrayal of human nature,"Of mice and men is a brilliant book. Steinbeck is a colourful writer and shows how some men can be compassionate to the weak (in this case weak in the mind!), others passive and worse still, others can be cruel. very powerful!"
+2,I'd read this one a few times over!,"This easy reading, quick paced novel is one that all should read. It is relatively short in length and easy to comprehend. Usually when a book is referred to as ""classic literature,"" I am disappointed in it but this one definitely deserves to be the classic it is. Drama, friendship, suspense and surprise all help to piece together one great story. It starts off a little slow but soon picks up and after that, you never want to put it down!"
+2,Tension from cover to cover,"""Of Mice and Men,"" is a gripping story about two men who are wondering through life, from dead end job to dead end job, with only each other to rely on. George, a bright man and clearly the leader of the two, and Lennie, as the book puts it ""a gentle giant,"" dream of a simple life of one day owning their own land. In a line of work that does not often lend itself to forming such close personal relationships, the two men are able to use each other as a support system to some how make both of their lives a little better.Steinbeck perfectly describes each scene placing the reader right in the action. One almost becomes the third stooge in the story. Each chapter builds upon the suspense, ultimately culminating in an ending that does not disappoint!"
+2,John Steinbeck May Be The Best Author Ever,"Despite the length of this novel, it contains a powerful plot that will leave any reader heart-broken. The author describes the settings in such detail you can almost smell the alfalfa. As far as the plot goes, he leaves room for your imagination to fill in the blanks and gives the plot life through drama and issues that any worker would face during the early 1900s. Of mice and men, it is a must-read for any reading level.The setting is based in the early 1900s, where Lennie and George, the two main characters, work for a new employer on a swamp. The author creates great detail not only through words, but also through the actions of other characters. For example, the author never once mentions Lennie's mental disability. Instead, he uses actions and dialogue to show that he is. John Steinbeck is a magnificent author, and he has my regards."
+2,Very good book,"This book is a good one. When I first read it it was about a six on my scale of 1-10. But now I have started to realize that it is more of an eight. maybee nine. This book goes so much deeper than one can imagine, and when you think about it it really is a shock. A shock of how much the american dream has changed, and how friendship can be destroyed. This book does make you think of society and the hopes of reaching goals, it challenges and disturbes you as you read it (actually as you think of it). But overall this book is powerful and it plays on your emotions quite weel, so it is definately a good choice of reading."
+2,Very good book,"I thought that this book was very good. I enjoyed every page. Forget what some of the other readers said about the book having ""no plot"". Obviously, they don't know what a plot is!"
+2,It was very sad I thought too see a friend turn on you,It was a wicked book just very emotional it was great in the sense of friendship between too people. I would recommend the book to just about anyone.
+2,The best book ever written by John Steinbeck.,"This is a gripping tale about two men.One is smart while the other is slow.The retarded one is named Lennie and the other is named Geroge.Lennie has the IQ of a 8 year old.George has to look out after Lennie and can't seem to leave him alone for a few seconds.Lennie infacuation with soft things,get's him in trouble.One time already George has to get them out of a predicament because of this.This is a really a good book and I would reccomend it to any Teen,becuase I have read this book in school,and I am in the eight grade.YOu have to be mature to read this or you won't fully understand it!"
+2,This is about a 2 traveling guys...,"This book is very nice and it should be a full 5 stars with out a question, its a very interesting story about this retard (literally) who falls in love and gets in trouble while his friend has to always get him out of it...and it ends tragically...."
+2,Outstanding piece of literature,"I'm a big fan of Steinbeck to begin with. This book does a superb job of characterization. In my mind the two main characters, George and Lennie have such great personalities and they are complete opposites but for the story line they compliment each other beautifully. This is a piece of literature that really allows the reader to envision the characters and also shows the development of what it was like to live during this time period in America."
+1,Of Mice and Men,"Of Mice and MenOf Mice and Men was a good book, I recommend it to anyone who likes a good short book. It's full of fun and adventure. But it had its ups and downs. It is not a bad book, I think that I would read it again, but not for a while, I would like to watch the movie first so I can compare if it is even close to how the book goes. I only like one character and that's Lennie, he is very funny at some points, and sad at other points in the book. Over all it was a good book to read if you like to read books."
+1,Over Priced,"Despite being a very well writen work, this ebook is over priced for the length and content. I have a paper copy sitting next to me, and even it is less expensive! I am disappointed."
+1,Of Mice and Men,"Three crucial pages were torn from the book: The ""Introduction by Susan Shillinglaw""(Director of the Steinbeck Research Center); ""Suggestions for Further Reading""; and ""A Note on the Text."" Since I was reading the book for a class discussion, these items would have aided me greatly during the discussion period."
+1,too sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"I read this book and OMG it was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I HATE IT WHEN GEORGE SHOOTS LENNIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!I would rate this book ages 12+.there are lots of cuss words like damn, hell and bitch!its too violent and inappropriate for you if you are young!(DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)(CAUTION If YOU DON'T LIKE SAD ENDINGS DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)"
+1,of mice and men,I read of mice and men because I had to for school otherwise I would have never read this book I thought it was going to be boring and nothing changed it was still boring. The story is about lenny and george and they travel around from job to job trying to make money. Lenny likes to touch things and always gets them kicked out of ever town they go to. Then they have a plan to get their own land and stop working for everyone else. This was a boring book. It was written by John Steinbeck.
+1,AHHHH!!!!!!,"I had to read this book for my 9th grade English class and i must say this is the worst book that I have ever read in my entire life! it had the worst ending possible, I had to keep putting it down because it had the slowest plot in the world and had very flat characters. (Amazon suggests you buy this with To kill a Mockingbird which was the other book that was required for me and I highly suggest that book because it is a great book and one of my all time favorites.) AHHHHH!!!!! this book made me soo mad. They killed of my favorite character!!! and george did it how could he do that! Slim was my other favorite and so was candy but even Slim wasn't cool in the end. I hated this book so much. Don't read this its bad. Read to Kill a Mocking Bird its good. If you want to read something of John Steinbecks read the Grapes of Wrath."
+1,No Point At All,"I wouldn't recommend this book if you like to read things that make sense. Certainly, this book had any point to it whatsoever. The fact that a man would kill his supposed 'friend' just because people are after him is absolutely horrible. There was absolutely no plot to this story and you knew exactly what was going to happen next. This book was a waste of time and a waste of money."
+1,Starts Out Good but Declines Throughout the Book,"During the first chapter of the book. It hooks you right away. From the moment the characters arrive at the barn it declines. If you have ever seen ""Pinky and the Brain"" these are the characters. Except Lennie is more stupid than Pinky! My two year old cousin has more common sense than Lennie. The book is highly illogical."
+1,Do not make me read this again!!,"I do not know what all of the fuss is about this book. Every single page I read was an absolute yawn. I did not care what happened to any if the characters and I just did not care about any theme this book attempted to convey. For me, I got not one thing useful from reading this book. And I can usually find a little bit of a gem in everything I read. So not interested in reading Grapes of Wrath. Oh well, can't win 'em all!"
+2,Couldn't be happier with this product!,Book came on time and was in great condition. I couldn't have been happier with the sender.
+1,"George, Lenny, and some dead mice.","This book was required reading in high school, and we all made fun of it. I guess it's an O.K. book but I don't recall it having much of an impact other than humor value. But I'm not a big Steinbeck fan. I guess we all have our prejudices."
+1,Eli's the king,I think that this book was very weak.There should of been more killing.I also think that lennie did the right thing by killing the girl at the end.The book wasn't very good.To much swearing.
+1,Of mice and men,"What confuses me more than why I was forced to read this book in school was how anyone could call it a masterpiece or a classic for that matter. I'll admit the relationship between Lennie( mentally retarded) and George was sweet. Although as the book so uneventfully progressed, things turned terrible between Lennie accidentally killing Curley's wife and George shooting Lennie. As in both The Pearl and Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck seems to love writing about innocent people getting shot. Steinbeck is a pessimist to say the least and I will never read his works again."
+2,Stunning,"This tiny Steinbeck classic, published in 1937, is still considered one of the most stunning, impact producing works ever written. It continues to knock my socks off. And more than likely, always will. If you've never had the pleasure of reading this timeless classic, you really, really should."
+2,"Literature Light, but Enjoyable","After racking my brains trying to read William Faulkner, I decided to give this short, simple, touching story a try. Steinbeck is a great author to read after Faulkner; his easiness of style cures the headache Faulkner's vortexes of plot development cause. This novel, which was written to read like a play, contains the memorable characters of George and Lennie. Lennie's phrase, ""Are we gonna have rabbits George?"" has been immortalized. This story is easy to read and enjoyable; however, one cannot help to sympathize with the loneliness of all its characters. I recommend this book, but I classify it in the ""Literature Light"" section of the books I've read."
+2,Of MIce and Men,The book has great story about how two men with very different personaliltes get along. They travel together working on a ranch. Their goal is to earn enough moeny to live out their dream. It shows how no matter what happens they have a friendship which connects them in some way. They have a wonderful frienship and stand by each other. Lennie is not the brightest man and can be a little aggrivating but no matter what George is there to help and protect him. This book is a great book that shows how very different personalities can get along. I fully recommend this book by John Steinbeck.
+2,One of the best books I've ever read,"I loved the book! I had to read it for english and it was an in class assignment so we read thru it together. The 2 main characters, George and Lennie, go from town to town looking for work. most people think that it's weird that 2 men would travel together(not that way). Everyone thinks that George is taking Lennie's pay check and using to go to town and use it for the whorehouse. It had vivid descriptions and pictures that I had acutally thought I had lived and worked with them. It does have some foul language, but if you focus on the language then you will not be able to read thru it and feel the emotion. Also if a 12 year old could read it then most likely anyone could. The book covers the following topics: life in the early century (30's), racial prejudice, prostitution, and the all american dream. There's also a tear-jerking ending so be forewarned. Overall, (obviously) I loved it!!!"
+2,Classic for a reason,"This book is a very brief but moving tale that will leave you thinking. Stienbeck's mastery here is in character development. He creates a cornicopia of characters in a genius way, quick and to the point. Somehow, in such a short amount of time, he creates characters you feel you've known your whole life.The scenery is well built as well, and the story itself is interesting and timeless. It could be set in 2006 just as easily, and still be relevant. It's a very relaxing read, and flows smoothly.You wont want to put this book down, and you'll only be busy about an hour reading it. This book is just as entertaining as I'm sure it was in 1937, and can be called a classic."
+2,Controversial Themes in Of Mice and Men,"This book is the powerful story of two young men, George and Lennie, trying to fulfill their longtime dream of owning their own land. In the meantime, they work at a small ranch to try to gain enough money to buy their own land...A major theme that has caused controversy among many schools throughout the country is its bad language. According to Christopher Moore ... there are over 122 curse words in the book and is thought to be an ""unChristian mindset"" for children. Some other controversial themes that have caused the book to be banned in many schools are its ""...moral statement(s), treatment of the retarded, and the violent ending.""... Personally, I thought that this was a very good book that showed true frienship, through ""thick and thin"" and I don't think that it should be banned in schools."
+2,Tehe sadest book I've read.,"This book is the reallity of life. People always take advantage of those who can't be self-suficient. however, people should help other people even if they don't always like it, just like george did."
+2,Great book,"If you enjoyed this book and would like to see the movie, I recommend the 1939 version. It is very well done. Much better than the recent versions. Of Mice and Men is a classic in my eyes."
+2,An Easy Read,"Of Mice and Men was an excellent book. It tells the story of two men traveling and working together. Beginning in nature, it gives a sense of peacefulness. As the story goes on you learn about how one man causes trouble for the other. It tells of their big dreams for the future, but with a surprise, twisted ending, you learn there dreams will never come true. It is a very easy read while still giving a good story."
+2,Of Mice and Men,"Of Mice and Men by John SteinbeckThis story is about two men, Lenny and George, trying to make a living on their own. Smart and witty George finds them jobs, while slightly retarded Lenny helps accomplish the work with his ox-body structure. When tragedy hits this motivated duo, Lenny goes into hiding. The book ends in a terribly sad game of cat and mouse.This book was slow-paced at first, but the tables turn as you get further into the story. The characters were well portrayed and the conflicts of the story are exciting and keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot thickens after a while and forces you to keep reading; its hard to put this book down! Of you like classics with twists, turns and devestating disaster, this book is for you. I hope you enjoy this novel!"
+1,Over-rated,This book is kinda over-rated - it's by Steinbeck 'n everything but I couldn't read past the 20th page.
+1,B-O-R-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!!,"i had to read this book for school so i bought it so i could and im normally a really fast reader and my thoughts dont really trail off when im reading but i opened the book and started to read the first page, it took me 5 minutes just reading that one page because i would start thinking of what im gonna do this weekend or whats for dinner and then have to start over cause i couldn't remember what i had just read, so in my opinion dont read this book unless you absolutely have to."
+1,"If you like John Steinbeck, you are insane, please seak help","This book was quite possibly the worst book i've ever had to read. No wait, the worst ever was The Pearl! What is wrong with Steinbeck? Why does he feel he needs to kill main characters? I would seriously recomend that you never read this book ever. If you have to for highschool, I feel extremely sorry for you. In cnclusion I just have to say George, just let Lennie tend the Frickin' rabbits and Kino, throw the pearl away already!"
+1,OF mice and men,I thought this book was pretty dumb. It had no point. It is a wase of money. It is vulger. I don't like it.
+1,Cursing,I gave this book a one star for the cursing! I was shocked to see that the book has a good amount of cursing and that the school recommended this book to be read.
+2,DOWN AND OUT JUST EAST OF EDEN,"I have mentioned previously in review of Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath that he had an ear for the language and circumstances of the drifter, the loner, those who live on the edge in seemingly fabulous California. This is not the California of the Chamber of Commerce hype but it is part of the history of the West Coast nevertheless. Of Mice and Men is in that same vein although there is probably a little more pathos to the characterizations of Lenny and George than Steinbeck gives to those in Grapes. But the dreams are the same. And why shouldn't they be. It may very well be that the best laid plans of mice and men go awry but, damn, we don't have to like it and what it does to the human spirit. And neither does Steinbeck. Read this book, read all of Steinbeck's books."
+1,mlms.peteyboy/ps,"""Of mice and men"" is not a very fun book to read it has very bad racial and verbal langauge. for a book to do a report on it would be a very good selection it definitly shows the characters piont of views by explaining thier body language as you read so you can imagine how they feel. it gives importance of characters by putting them in situations that require them to take action.It is mostly a very good book with very interesting characters."
+1,I didn't undertsand it!,"Although this book was very well written, I couldn't understand it very well. I probably would not have finished it if it hadn't been required reading for school. I would think that older kids might be able to undertsand it, but that most of it is too subtle for eighth graders."
+1,HORRIABLE,We read this book and my entire class disliked this book even though it's a classic i think i was wayyyy to young to enjoy this book as many other people did
+1,Bad Ending,"I hated the ending of the book, it was awful and depressing. I thought it was going to turn out better!"
+1,It wasn't the greatest I've ever read....,"Maybe I'm missing something, but I thought it was really rushed, didn't have a whole lot of content, and the ending was really weird and unexpected.. lol maybe I should have read the cleft notes or something.. (I'm in 9th grade, btw. ;)"
+1,"Short, but not Sweet","I found the book to be boring. I only read the book because I was forced to by my English Teacher. The book is extremely vulgar. The reason I gave the book one star is because that is as low as I could give it. If you have to Read it, I suggest getting something like the Coles Notes. This book was awful."
+1,"If you didn't like the pearl,you won't like this one","Of Mice and Men had a good begining and a good plot. It would have been a better book if Steinbeck had made it longer and put more effort into it. When you read his books you get the feeling that he started out with this great idea, and then got bored so he just finished the book real quick."
+1,of mice and men,"this book may be easy to study for english literature, being short. However, this story is not interesting in the least, with a plot that builds up and then is thrown away totally at the end."
+2,"Good, quick literature read","Steinbeck is one of my favorite American authors, I've read most of his novels. I hadn't read this book since 10th grade, so I bought a new copy and read it again. I like the imagery and characterizations. It's a good story, plus it is a good book to read when you want to read ""literature"" but are intimidated by the 800-page Russian or British books. (Or likewise, Grapes of Wrath) The major problem I have with this book and much of Steinbeck's works are that the majority of women are portrayed as [prostitutes] who let their sexuality cause evil. Even on the back of this novel, it says something like ""George protected innocent Lenny until a flirtacious woman..."" I'm just tired of Steinbeck's view of women as evil sexual temptresses (East of Eden, Wayward Bus) or [prostitutes] (Cannery Row, Sweet Thursday)... definately worth reading though."
+2,A Powerful Story,"Between the haunting characterization and the brilliant story-telling, Steinbeck created a novella that captures the human experience with an eerie certainty. Like Hemingway, the few words used create more power than other authors who can be sometimes accused of over-stating their point."
+2,An amazing tale of friendship and loyalty.,"Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a classic tale of loyalty and friendship. It is about two friends named George Milton and Lennie Small who are a couple of laborers going from job to job. Steinbeck is able to capture the personalities of two poverty stricken friends during the great depression. George, a small out spoken man is responsible for Lennie, a larger hardworking man whom is mentally retarded. Both share a common dream of owning some land and being treated fairly. But a cloud of bad luck shadows them. Of Mice and Men was well written and easy reading"
+2,A classic tale of friendship and loyality.,Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a classic tale of loyalty and friendship. It is about two friends name George Milton and Lennie Small who are a couple of laborers going from job to job. Both share a common dream of owning some land and being treated fairly. It was well written and I enjoyed reading it very much. I recommend it to everyone.
+2,Of Mice and Men,"The book Of mice and Men was a good book. It keeps you wanting to know more the whole way through. The characters are described very well, but the two main characters are opposite. One, named Lennie, is big tall and stupid, he acts like a five-year-old as they put it in the book. The other one, George, is short and kind of smart compared to Lennie. Unlike most of the other ranch hands the two are traveling together from ranch to ranch, and even more than others are because Lennie is always getting into trouble. Lennie loves soft things, which gets him into a lot of trouble. At this last ranch they think they will finally fulfill their dream and earn enough money to buy a piece of land, Lennie gets into the biggest mess of all."
+2,A Classic,Must Read! One of my favorite books. All of my sisters really loved it too! Very enjoyable for all ages.
+2,"Of Mice and Men, great book!","Of Mice and Men is one of the best books I've ever read! It's about friendship, racism, sexism, contrasts, etc. It's a very unique book and doesn't have a ""happily ever after"" ending, it's very unique. I won't spoiling anything, read it!"
+2,wonderful writing,"The description of the stream in the opening scene is alone worth the price of the book. And then comes the dialogue, of which Steinbeck was a master. Holds up well!!"
+2,of mice and men,very pleased with the service and a great book. i had to read it for english many years ago and I fell in love with the story.
+1,Suitable only for Steibeck's fans,"In this classic novel, John Steibeck tells the story of two friends in 1930s California. George and Lennie are Itinerant farm workers.They work for making their dream come true, having a farm of their own with animals, etc.The story develops in a farm, where we know many characters, all of them, have dreams.The main theme on the story is dream, But also violence and loneliness are important. All of the characters, are, in extreme situations, where the only salvation is work, and dream. I did not like so much the book,I find it a bit dense, but the story, theme, and how the story is tell, makes the book, a good book, only suitable for Steinbeck's fans."
+1,What's the Point?,"I honestly thought that this book by Steinbeck is pointless. It is so short, it really has not plot at all! Yes, it does show the value of friendship, and offers plenty of bookgroup discussion, but I was not thrilled. It really was much too short to go anywhere."
+1,"Ramone and Teaira MLMS,CAMBRIDGE,MD","The book ""Of Mice and Men"" was a good book because it shows how someone could take care of another person that isn't very intelligent. It shows how someone could not be smart but still work hard. I liked this book because it showed how someone could committ a crime but for a good cause. I would recommend this book for soft-hearted people. Ramone P.The book ""Of Mice and Men"" didn't really interest me because in a way the title didn't really fit the story. Also, the point of the story was not clear. The title didn't fit the story because the whole book wasn't about mice and men. The only thing in the book about mice was when Lennie kept picking up mice and having them as pets. This book kind of interested me on behalf of Lennie because he wasn't very intelligent; he was retarted. I recommend this book to any one who is in depth with retarted people. Teaira T."
+1,"The review of book ""of Mice and Men""","This story took place in the Salmos Valley,Californiain a small town called Weed,during the great Depression.Lennie and George were like son and father.Lennie had a mind of a child and George was like his father who always took care of him.Lennie always gave troubles to George,but George understood him because he knew Lennie didn't know what he was doing .Curley was the boss'son.curley's wife gave big problem to Lennie.George did something to Lennie,he didn't want to do it,and Lennie also didn't think that he could do something like that to him."
+2,Magnificent,"I am 17, and all I have to say isRead this book!For Best results read the book and watch the movie."
+2,Good book,"It was a short and interesting story, not complicated and easy to read. You would like it too. I recommendIt."
+2,Of Mice and Men,"Great book, unbeateable price, Outstanding service from Amazon. My granddaugther will love this book and it will help her learn the basics and go through school."
+2,4 STAR SERVICE,Awsome Book highly recomended for those intrested in reasing fine literature however those weak of heart it truly is a sad story and shows the cruelty of humanity for those in George's positon however I truly recomend the book for anyone
+2,Of Mice and Men,"I liked the book, but it was kind of sad in a good way though because no matter what George knew that Lennie was going to die so he killed him in a less painfull way.Steinbeck created really good characthers because they were so believable that it could of most likely been a non-fiction story. It's a good novel for young adults because it talks about stuff that could happen in real life and little kids might not understand the story or the words in the story. The social issue that it relates to is probably racism."
+2,"Over all the book was good, but some parts were slow.","the book had a great story behind it and it was told well for the most part. The only thing i could say that was negative about it was some parts were slow. It was mostly a book for the twelve and older range, but for the most part,it was entertaining."
+2,I thought that this book was good for an older audience.,This book was very interesting. The way Steinbeck portrays Lennie and George just sets the mood. Giving Lennie his tremendous size and childish brain and having George as a tiny man with big ideas makes every situation they get into a bigger challenge. Their slured speech and stupidness is a key to this thilling novella. I feel this book is however for an older audience because of the foul language and the way George treats Lennie who has a mental problem.
+2,This book will appeal to anyone who likes a little adventure,"I would definitely recommend this book to anyone , espeacialy people who love books with traveling and books with a little violence involved in it. It can be a little confusing at first but when you start getting into it, it is a fantastic book!"
+2,Don't miss it,We felt that this book has something to teach to everyone. It talks about two men that try to survive together. Of mice and men is a book that you can't miss beacuase it treats reality so well.
+2,What do you expect from having friends? Read this book!,"I read this book both in english and in my language version. I've been moved by the truth behind this tragical story. I hate George. He thought he owns his friend's life, the friend who would never hurt him nothing for god's sake. If it turned out that he remained his whole life working in the ranch and spent his fifty bucks a month in whore house, it was because he did it for himself."
+2,"One of, if not , THE best book i've ever read!","Of Mice And Men is one of my alltime favorite books. It is so thought provocking, and is a book that should be read by every one. So If You haven't read this book, do yourself a favor, and read it!"
+2,"What I Thought Of ""Of Mice And Men""","""Of Mice And Men"" is a terrific book! Especially at the end when Lennie gets shot. I just love the foreshadowing, for example, when Lennie kills the mouse, then the puppy, it leads you to beleive that he could maybe kill another thing, and then Curley's wife walks in. I also love the awkward pair,Lennie, the slow, large man, and George, the smarter, smaller guy. Altogether, I enjoyed reading this book and I will probably read it again! I give it four stars because I just couldn't put it down!"
+2,the book talks about loneliness,"This book talks about loneliness and how people dreamed about having their own land, because it was hard to have a land in that time because of the Great Deppression the United States passed through."
+2,what i thought about of mice and men by john steinbeck,i liked the book of mice and men.It is a great novel about two men sticking together. I liked how the two men took care of each other. I think everyone should read this book.
+2,It was a very intresting book.,"Of Mice and Men is an exciting book because of the events that happened in the story. It has many intresting things you can learn from. I would reccomend this book to high school students that like to read beacuse once they pick it up, they will not want to put it down."
+1,Winning the Affiliate Game,It's not even a book. It's a photo copied ringed binder. I was surprised that Amazon marketed this as a ligitimate book published by a real publisher. It is an absolute joke.
+1,"Scratches, chips easily!","Bought this seat at Home Depot about 6 months ago. Love the style but unfortunately the seat became chipped. Tried to ""paint"" the chips, but to no avail. It looked horrible. After purchasing a few wood toilet seats by Bemis and having them each chip easily -- I'll now try a plastic seat."
+1,Seat lasted less than 1 month- Bemis won't replace!,"We purchased this from HD, lasted about 4 weeks. Bemis won't replace- told us to buy a new one! Terrible customer service! DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!!!"
+1,Movie Only Good for Nap Time,"This is a real yawn fest. After the main character walks in front of her place of work for the 100th time and says the same ""catch phrases"" a 1,000 times, my eyelids could not control themselves any longer. The DVD extras weren't much better. There was a makeshift documentary about Morrissey fans and commentary from people involved with the film. I don't even know what they did or who they were but the makeup artist sticks clearly in my mind. I don't think the main characters were even in the room for this ""special feature."" Boring and Lame."
+1,"Amazon, Can I Have my Money Back, PLEASE?","I'm serious. I can't believe I paid my hard earned cash to buy this movie. I should have been paid for the torture and wasted time. Now, I can't even get $3 for it at a store that buys used DVDs. It's not fair. Down right bad movie."
+1,JUST SAY NO!!!!!,"This movie is atrocious!! It took away several (or at least FELT like several) hours of my life that I will never ever get back. I really am a Morrissey fan, but this movie makes a mockery of all things Moz - and not in a good way.Don't waste your time with this one. Honestly, the only individuals who might moderately enjoy this film are family members & close friends of those involved in the making of it. The writing is bad & the ""acting"" is even worse. Don't waste your time. I can't say it enough! It's an embarrassment and just AWFUL in every sense of the word. Don't waste your time - SERIOUSLY! I took one for the team on this one. Save yourself!!!"
+2,what a wild ride!,"I saw this movie at a film festival in Sonoma. I was pleasantly shocked! I couldn't believe how many crazy things were happening, and it just kept getting crazier and crazier. From the beginning of the movie there is no way to prepare for the turn that the movie takes. The situations that the obsessed Moz fan gets herself into are both hilarious and disturbing. And all the supporting characters were wacky too. What kind of twisted mind made this flick? While it didn't leave me feeling warm and fuzzy, it definitely left me with a smile."
+1,The WORST movie I have ever seen,"I saw this movie in the theater about 4 weeks ago. It, by far, has to be the worst movie I've ever seen.The acting is bad.The plot is thin. (Hello!?! A lesbian rape scene?)It serves as the perfect ""How to stalk Morrissey Guide.""I suppose this film was supposed to be a farce. It fails miserably. I laughed at places where there was supposed to be no laughter. I just couldn't help thinking that Morrissey would absolutely cringe upon seeing this film.I think it's great that Morrissey fans are going out and creating art, but this film misses the mark.Props to Jose M, who stars as Morrissey. He always looks good."
+1,Worst Movie Ever,"This is the most painful 85 minutes that you will ever sit through. The movie sucks. Nothing about it is funny, just stupid. I think I could make a better movie with my camera phone. stupid."
+1,TOTAL PIECE OF TRASH! JUST SAY NO!,"I would like to give this movie no stars but it was not an option. Don't be fooled by the indie reviews and look of this film. It is HORRIBLE! I'm a huge John Waters fan and enjoy camp and ""bad"" movies. Even John Waters would be bored with this one. The director spent too much time on looooong shots and scenes that go nowhere. Repetitive dialogue from the main character also gets annoying. Too bad! The movie could have had great potential but failed at the hands of an un-creative director."
+1,Waste of life.,this movie has not only a horrible story but has NO smiths/morrissey music at all and the guy who plays moz doesnt even look much like him even though they cover his face in shadows. the longer i watched this movie the more i though how much of a waste it is to watch/buy/think about...anything! it sucked! don't buy it. dont even bother seeing it. believe me.
+1,Maybe it's funny if you're friends with the cast and crew?,"I rented this film because I'm a huge Morrissey fan. I knew nothing about it, but was excited to check it out nonetheless. I am usually not one to write scathing reviews, but I must agree with the reviewer who stated that this was one of the worst movies he or she had ever seen... Very rarely funny, My Life With Morrissey is a mixture of stupid ideas, redundant jokes, bad camera work and poor movie making. While watching the film (and I did force myself to watch the whole thing) I kept thinking, ""If this was a college film project and these were my friends, I would probably find it humorous... But I don't know these people, so it's just annoying."" It's not that I'm some humorless Morrissey fan upset about the portrayal of Moz and his fans, it is just that the movie is simply not good. If you REALLY want to experience this movie, by all means rent it -- don't spend your hard earned dollars on it..."
+1,I Fell Asleep! Morrissey is NOT in this movie!,"I was completely disappointed in this ""film.""This film was LITERALLY put together by Spongebob Squarepants studio assistants and was a complete waste of my evening. Not funny, not humerous (other than 4 lesbian high-schoolers and the main character's ex-boyfriend who is friggin' hilarious in the few scenes he is in), and nauseatingly slow-paced.I won't go into a long description, but essentially, some girl is totally obsessed with Moz and stops by some of his old haunts in an effort to find and marry him. She is an outcast and made fun of by everyone.The extras are actually more interesting than the movie! Clips of Moz conventions and psycho-fans are pretty funny. The extras actually have a couple of Moz photos/distant video-cam clips.I LOVE Moz but HATE this movie. Please, borrow it, rent it, or steal it but DONT waste your hard-earned cash on it. You will be disappointed. And remember, MOZ IS NOT IN THE MOVIE!!!"
+1,Think twice,"I read the reviews before ordering the movie and chose to disregard all the negative feedback and order it anyways. I made a mistake. It isn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but it's pretty close. I wouldn't be as upset about it being bad if I hadn't spent money on it. I am a huge Morrissey fan, and this movie did let me laugh at myself a bit, which was nice. But overall she could have been obsessed with any other star, the movie didn't actually have much to do with Morrissey. If you know someone who owns this movie or can rent it, please do that instead. I don't regret seeing it, but I do regret spending money on it."
+1,Rent it before you buy it!,"I'm a big fan of off the wall movies. When I read the reviews I thought this would be a great movie. I really didn't pay attention to the negative ones. The description was interesting and the cover art made it look like this girl was over the top, and would be fun to watch her. It was the WORST movie I have ever seen. It was 30 minutes into the movie before I even laughed, and that was the only laugh of the movie. I was hoping it would just end, it was so STUPID! I waisted my money big time! I've never reviewed any of my past purchases, but after watching this I had to warn people. My only recommendation is try to watch it first before you buy it. I guarantee you won't"
+1,Truly Disappointed,"Allow me to summarize this film for you.A self-centered, rude and unlikeable Morrissey fan licks Morrissey posters and basically deludes herself into believing that she is going to marry him.I understand that the film is intended to be funny and over-the-top, but the humor is merely vulgar and mean spirited.Before someone accuses me of simply not like Morrissey or of being a victim of Hollywood formula, let it be known that I am both a huge Smiths/Morrissey fan and an admirer of independent films. Despite these facts, I couldn't bring myself to enjoy any aspect of this film."
+1,Just Plain Bad,"Production quality aside (I allow a little leeway for independent films) this movie was possibly the worst movie I have even seen in my life. After reading other bad reviews I was ready to dismiss them and attempt to enjoy My Life with Morrisey. I am a Smiths fan, but did not care if Morissey was in it or not as long as there was a good storyline to follow. Boy was I wrong. The only thing worse than the script was the acting. That was 125 minutes of my life that I will never have back. Save yourself the time and headache and get a different movie."
+1,Beware!,"Yeah, it's kind of over-the-top funny, especially in the way it portrays the character of a rabid Moz fan (we've all had to stand in line with them, and we've all safely watched from them afar as they tear his tossed shirt into tiny shreds...), but as a movie or a comedy, nothing quite says ""low-budget"" like this movie. Seriously, it takes about 35 minutes worth of something that would be good sketch comedy and stretches it out into an eternity. This makes ""Joe Dirt"" look like Oscar material. Find someone who has a copy and borrow it-- the original owner won't even care if you fail to return it. Better yet, save your money and just go buy another bouquet of gladiolas."
+2,Pleasant book about desert life.,"I haven't learned the music for Way Out in the Desert yet, so I can't speak for the tune. However, the rhythm of this counting rhyme is a lot of fun. It gets a little old by the time you get to the tenth verse, but the beat is enjoyable. If you don't like poems that sort of get you into a singsong mode, though, you might want to skip this one.The illustrations are beautiful, and terms are explained at the end of the book. If you know how to pronounce both Spanish and English words, this text is a delight to read aloud. A great introduction to desert life!"
+2,Gorgeous Drawings and Fun Poem,"Way out in the Desert, by Marsh and Ward, illustrated by Spengler, is a counting book featuring hidden numbers within spectacularly colored drawings of desert animals and their habitat. The verse is in rhyme and can be sung to ""Over in the Meadow,"" and the musical accompaniment is provided in the back of the story. I kind of chant this one to the kids and at the end of each page they look for the numbers hidden in the picture. Featuring plant and animal species which are native to the southwestern desert habitat, this book shows kids new animals they may not have seen before."
+2,Excellent for young children,"My children, ages 1,3, 5, 7, absolutely LOVE this book (We have the board-book version). The rhyming is catchy and well-written. We live in Arizona, so they love reading about creatures we see everywhere. And they really get a kick out of finding the 'hidden' numbers. My 3 & 5-yr-old are always requesting it for bedtime storytime. They yell out the numbers as I read it, then we all count the creatures together. It's a great book for the whole family!"
+2,Great!,"A great little book that shares some of the 'magic' of animal life in the desert. Engaging pictures and creative text. Too bad the board book version doesn't have the glossary that's mentioned in one of the 'offical' reviews. So in case you didn't know, ""javelina"" are medium-sized mammals of the family Tayassuidae, and an ""ocotillo"" is a desert plant that looks like dead sticks for much of the year, but grows small leaves during rainy periods."
+2,Great for aquarium,"Solid product, way cheaper then BRS. Will buy again for next aquarium build.Has full shut off & on, also very smooth operation."
+2,A book that people borrow and forget to return.,"Rebecca Smith's work on Electronic Resume's and Online Networking is a must read. It's one of those books that you hate to loan out, for fear of it not being returned! The definite, premiere work on strategic methods for succeeding in a competitive job market!"
+1,Other books cover more and in more detail.,"There just is nothing new in this book. None of the information is bad, mind you, it just a rehash of similar titles. It never goes beyond the obvious."
+2,Valuable Source of Information,"I found Ms. Smith's book to be an outstanding reference source. It is a ""must keep"" for anyone's personal reference library. The author provided the reader with a clear and easy understanding of the processes behind on-line networking. Her use of analogies made even complex technological issues easily understood by the non-technical person.Her suggestions for putting together a highly effective resume were outstanding. I am currently going through a career change, and found her resume formatting process to be superior. I am now in the process of completing my updated resume (using several of her techniques.) I am quite anxious to let it go on-line and see what develops. I have recommended her book to others."
+2,Having an electronic resume is a must in today's job market!,"The content and technical how-to's are in this book! Writing, programming and posting a web resume can be a major challenge. Rebecca Smith is a great help if you take the time read and study her words. It will be worth it because being able to post and share your resume through a simple URL in an email is THE WAY TO MARKET YOURSELF ONLINE! I recommend this book highly! Kathryn K. Troutman, President, The Resume Place, Inc.; Author of four resume books and creator of web resumes!"
+1,Waste of money,"These looked wonderful and were a birthday present for a close friend. When they came the foil was all stuck to the candy. We tried to unwrap a couple and it made a bigger mess with the paper sticking terribly to the candy. In the end we were able to taste the tiniest piece which just made us more disappointed and angry since it was delicious. We would never order these again or do business with this company. And living in Florida was not the problem since we paid BIG prices for the candy and shipping, it was not hot and the package was literally put in our hands from the truck, so it didn't sit outside. Big Big disappointment."
+2,4 Ingredient Dinner,Good book to give to someone starting out in their own place..nice photos and easy instructions.
+1,DO NOT PURCHASE!!!,"The kit I received is not the one in the picture, it says it should fit a 99 civic, but does not even come close. The instructions are EXTREMELY vague and do not provide any clarity at all as to what brackets to remove or use. IT DOESN'T EVEN FIT!!! I attempted to contact customer service and i got what sounded like a crappy home answering machine. Now I have a disassembled car with no radio and no way to mount it. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN! Do yourself a favor and find another mounting kit if you have a 99 civic, this is not a mounting kit for a 99 civic. Such a scam."
+2,many resources,many of the names are still out there for resources. would prefer a newer edition for assisting client in our area
+1,Just so-so,"I ordered these tights, mainly for the price and the well-known brand. I am 5'5'' and about 130 pounds... average woman's height and weight and ordered a medium. They are very long - probably about 2-3 extra inches, which bag up at the ankles. The fit is also quite old-fashioned; high waist-ed. I would buy these if fit and looks are not all that important to you. I also run in colder weather, about 20 degrees in the winter and found they had very little insulation, if any.Overall, I was not pleased with the tight and would have sent them back, if there was not an additional $9 return fee from Roadrunner Sports!"
+1,didn't get mine either,I ordered these for a Christmas gift. They were backordered so I got a new ship date. They cancelled the order after the end of the new shipping window. No explanation- just didn't send them. I'd be cautious about ordering from Fogdog.
+1,don't order from FogDog -- you won't get it,"I ordered these tights on Dec. 17. I waited, and waited and waited. They were a Christmas gift for my sister. It took a full month -- until Jan. 12 -- for an email from the company. They mysteriously canceled my order. Thanks, guys! Guess there's always next Christmas."
+1,Not a Practical Book,"To be honest, I was quite unimpressed with this book. It was a bit interesting, but other than a chapter on being up/down the exchange, it was all things that I may never use in a real game. As well, it didn't provide as many examples of each type of Material unbalance as I'd like, and, though I like Andrew Soltis as an author, his writing wasn't his best here."
+2,Excellent Book,A real page turner. Andy is great. See that your friends don't steal this book from you.Thejendra BS
+2,Funnier Than a $6000 Shower Curtain,"This book made me laugh so hard I was literally gasping for air. It totally hits a satirical bullseye and could not be more timely. I am giving it to everyone on my Christmas list.I found it hard to believe that ""Who Moved My Soap"" could live up to the rave reviews I'd read of it, but it does, and then some. Pick it up and see for yourself - you will be very, very happy you did."
+1,Andy should stick to his great columns!,"I love Andy Borowitz' humor in ""The Borowitz Report"", and always read it. This slim book just doesn't have much substance, however. It should have just been used for a couple of ""Reports""."
+1,not andy's best.....,I find Andy B to be a very creative and humorus writer....his periodic blogs are timely and funny. This effort however is not his best - it's a joke that goes too long...loses it's punch. It's mainly an opportunistic marketing ploy to take advantage of the Bernie Madoff scandal...and imprisonment.
+1,Not funny,I laughed a lot at the description of this book but not even once when reading the real book! All the funny parts were on the cover of the book - nothing left inside.
+1,Prison Rape,"Anyone who objects to making light of rape, including prison rape, should refuse to buy this book. If you're a Christian, ask yourself if laughing at rape is the moral standard you want to uphold. If you're a humanitarian, vote with your dollar and boycott Borowitz' glib joke about rape, even the rape of others who have harmed us."
+1,Offensive,"I found this book offensive, written by someone who has no real knowledge of prison, first hand or second hand. Prison is nothing to laugh about. Author is not even aware that tobacco has been banned in Federal prison for years. Look elsewhere for your laughs or if you need concrete info."
+1,Terrible...,This trick is terrible. Not what I expected at all. The picture is completely decieving and is not a cup. I would not recommend this at all.
+2,"""MINDBLOWING""","I first stumbled across this CD at a yard sale. It was an obvious duplicate with ""MESA SUNRISE"" messily scrawled across the disc. I took it home and listened. WOW! This is some kind of awesome! I normally prefer my ""native"" music very natural with basic drums and flute. However, if you like a superb ""techno"" twist to yours, this is the CD for you! I had to have it ""for real"" so of course I found and ordered it on AMAZON. I listen to it often. It is truly amazing! Track 3 will absolutely BLOW YOUR MIND!!!! (Especially with headphones!) ( I know it says this item has been discontinued by the manufacturer, but there are still some out there. Amazon hooked me up! Get yours while you can!)"
+2,FUNNY - TRUELIFE - KINDLY WRITTEN - SOMETIMES ANNOYING,This book has left me wanting more. Not many books do this for me. I felt the relationshop between the sisters was very cleverly written. Who could fail to like Darcy? ? A very real person. Also Sophia - at the beginning I disliked her - then I continually liked and disliked her - I still can't make up my mind. I have given four stars because I was frustrated that we did not discover more about Alex and Darcy. I hope a second book with these characters is written.
+2,"Nice, but not indispensable","There is nothing to complain about concerning this album. Desmond lives up to his self-imposed ""slowest alto player""--playing slow tempos with long spaces between notes. Truth be told, the real standout on this recording is Jim Hall, who plucks away on guitar with superb technique. A nice outing by Desmond and Hall.Paul Desmond (alto sax)Jim Hall (guitar)Gene Wright (bass)Gene Cherico (bass) track 5Connie Kay (drums)"
+2,Brilliant,"This book finally reveals the Samaritans in their own words, an important and worthwhile endeavor. For a long time this was a people that was forgotten, like the Armenians. However in the 2-5th centuries A.D they made up half or more of the population of the Holy Land. A semi-Jewish people practicing a form of Judaism lived and worshipped in these centuries until they were destroying in a series of rebellions against Christian Byzantium and perseucted under Absassid Islam. A fascinating religion and people, these importatn texts explain their way of life and traditions and keep them with us.Seth J. Frantzman"
+2,Wife Follows it like the Bible,"We were wanted to try and sleep train our daughter so that we could get some sleep, she found this book and decided to try it. Lo and behold, it worked, our daughter is now 19 months and she sleeps on her own and sleeps through the night and this has been going on since she was 5 months, so for us it works, it was a little tough at first and she cried and we would not go her but over the long run it works. Highly recommend, if anything for your sanity."
+2,It actually works,This is a great book to understand why your baby is fussy. This book has some very good recommendations on how to help your baby sleep better and there is more than one way to do it. There are several strategies and you pick and choose which will work for your baby. I follow the 2-hour window rule and it worked like a charm. My son sleeps 12 hours at night and naps 3 times during the day for 1-2 hours. This book has really helped me sleep train my son.
+2,History Summer Reading-Fayetteville Academy,TAFFY OF TORPEDO JUNCTION is about a 13 year old girl who lives on the Outer Banks off the N.C. coast during World War II. This book was exciting and easy to read. I would recommend this book to a friend because it gives the reader a chance to see how rough it was to live during a war. Taffy uncovers a group of German spies living on Hatteras and reveals their location.
+1,Won't fit blues,"I don't know what they used for a test truck, but it would not fit on mine. I followed the installation instructions and it just wasn't working out. I am a heavy DIY'er and have replaced many exhaust systems in my time. Dynomax needs to retest this system on my truck. The left tailpipe that crosses over from the muffler kept hitting the OEM muffler heat shield. The right side wasn't much better.Also I could not locate the tailpipe hanger holes in the frame as Dynomax install instructions said they supposed to be. After fighting with it for a while trying to make it work one way or another. I removed it and put it back into the box and sent it back.I have installed a few Dynomax systems on various vehicles with no problems at all. This one just didn't cut it.I purchased a Flowmaster single exhaust pipe system and installation was a piece of cake.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS DYNOMAX #17313 FOR YOUR TRUCK.AMAZON'S return policy on this item is excellent."
+1,Kindle version almost impossible to use,"The content of this book seems to be good, but my problem is that the kindle version has no table of contents, no index and no search function. It is therefore impossible to quickly find the section that you want or the topic you want - you have to page through the entire book until something useful appears. This is a fatal flaw for a reference book."
+1,Kindle version is impossible to use,"I agree with a previous reviewer. The Kindle version is impossible to use, because it has no table of contents or index or any way to look up a term. If you search for ""prime number"" for example, you get 75 hits but there is no indication which one is the definition. Recommend that unless this book is tagged with a table of contents that you stick with the paper copy."
+1,Wish I'd read the other 1-star review before purchasing,"As the other 1-star review points out, the kindle version has no table of contents, index, or search, making it completely unusable. There are too many rushed, shoddy kindle versions of math books like this."
+1,Horrible negative stars,The DVD was unwatchable the sound was intermittent.Positively the worst purchase I have ever made on AmazonI suspect the DVD was a Pirate copy
+1,Truly awful!!!!!!!!!!!!,"I read some reviews here and elsewhere that sounded positive, but honestly this film was AWFUL. My friend and I seriously discussed leaving after the first 20 minutes (somthing I have never done before), but decided to stick it out and hope that it would get better. It did, but only marginally. I ended up wishing that I had walked in the first place and not wasted my time and $9.00 on this sea of stupid lines and pointless ""plot"". It was insulting to both Hawaiians and Trans-gender people and most of all was NOT FUNNY, truly. I like Drew Barrymore, and Adam Sandler when he is playing a character with a brain in his head--and there is chemistry between these actors(...). Rent The Wedding Singer instead. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY--if you are over the age of 11 this film is too immature for you. And if you are under the age of 11 you will be bored."
+1,Lame attempt to make a great movie,"I was expecting a lot more out of this movie then what I got.It's basically about a girl who lost her short-term memory in an auto-moblie accident and some guy tries to get her to fall in love with him, yadda, yadda, yadda...There was a lot of jokes that fell flat on their backs' in this movie, after awhile it really begins to annoy you.The acting is nothing great and the diolouge is flat-out horrible.Sandler doesn't give a good performance and Barrymore is okay.Basically, it's a repeatitive movie that delivers lame jokes and the same thing every ten minutes.If you're looking for a good movie, look elsewhere.This is a very lame, unfunny, boring and stupid movie. Save your money for something worthwhile."
+1,blah,"Once again all the funny stuff was in the previews. This could have been such a funny movie, but wasn't. Don't bother."
+1,"Small minded, misogynistic and racist","The plot is that Adam Sandler etting tired of dating (and etcetera-ing) different women every week gets into a permanent relationship with a woman, But through the wonder of script writing, he finds one for whom he can rewrite her memories every day. He is helped by a bumbling and goofy band of Hawaiian natives. As in all his movies Adam Sandler gets to be the hero and to mock almost everyone else (including his girlfriends brother) all in all a terrible movie. Don't waste your time."
+1,ugh,Hated this movie instantly. It had too much crude humor to be enjoyable. The only good part was the end.
+1,wow..................,"Can Adam get much worse? This is a naturally bad and stupid movie. Adam Sandler needs to give up, he is not funny anymore. All he does is play the same type of character in all of his movies. Don't buy this film, or anymore Adam Sandler movies to come."
+2,50 First Dates,"Adam Sandler plays a guy that is about to giveup on love until he meets Drew Barrymore whohas a short-term memory loss, where she forgetseverything the next day; she can only rememberanything that has happened before the tragicmoment in her life that messed up her brain."
+2,Love it,Adam and Drew really do have chemistry together! This movie is funny and romantic at the same time. I've really enjoyed watching it!
+2,4 stars!,"I enjoyed this in spite of my intense dislike for Adam Sandler movies. The film somehow manages to be genuinely funny, heartwarming and sincere, overcoming Sandler's natural tendency to go for the cheap laughs. Drew Barrymore is wonderful as the adorable amnesiac who starts each day with a fresh slate. Adam Sandler plays the smitten admirer who wins her over, only to find he is completely forgotten the next day. And the next. And the next.Rob Schneider is more irritating than funny, except for the scene where Drew beats the crap out of him, but the rest of the supporting cast is a joy to watch.You'll smile. You'll laugh. And, believe it or not, you'll root for Adam Sandler.Recommended!"
+2,Surprisingly good,"From the advertising I thought this movie was a lot of screaming and silliness, but it's really an enjoyable, romantic movie even for people who think they don't like Adam Sandler."
+2,Not just for chicks!,"If you are a fan of Adam Sandler, regardless of your gender, you will enjoy this film. There's something in it for everyone, it's not just a ""chick flick"". Drew and Adam are superb and the story is unique and captivating - especially for a comedy. And it's a great date film. Show your date you actually have a sense of humor and see this movie together!"
+2,One of my favorites,"This is one of the better Adam Sandler movies I've seen. It is funny and heart-warming, without going over the top. I don't always like Drew, but she does a great job in this one. A really great movie!"
+2,Just a gift,It is a gift for my granddaughter so I know it will be funny and she will be happy. She loves Adam Sandler
+2,one of my fave movies,thank you for shipping me the dvd as soon as possible.. it was really good although there was some scratches from the dvd but i dont mind it coz it is working perfectly fine... thank you
+2,50 first dates,"i completely loved this movie. i found it extremely cute. i love the way adam sandler makes drew barrymore fall in love with him over and over again. the movie mad me laugh quite a bit at the beginning, but seemed to lag the comedy effect towards the end. it is totally recommended for family viewing."
+2,'Feel good' movie,"Every time I watch this movie, it makes me 'feel GOOD'! It proves that LOVE will find a way (although sometimes it takes a genius to figure out what that way will be).I loved the romantic parts of this movie, especially the idea of the 'first kiss' which Drew Barrymore got to experience over and over because of her short term memory problem.It could have been better without the crude humor but the relationship between Adam Sandler's character and Drew Barrymore's charactor is reason enough to watch this movie.The ending never fails to give me chills..it's heartwarming and terrific!"
+1,Sleazy,"Drew Barrymore sparkles, as always. Unfortunately, the male characters are all shallow, dirty minded, and creepy. At the point where the Hawaiian guy puts coconuts on his chest and tries to lick his [...], I gave up. I should have given up earlier, but I hardly ever give up on a film. This is definitely a movie geared toward teenage boys developmentally delayed between the stages of potty training and early puberty."
+1,One to Forget in the Morning After,"After ""The Wedding Singer"", Sandler and Barrymore reunite on screen again to deliver this somewhat promising but ultimately average romantic comedy. Remember Guy Pearce`s character in ""Memento""? Well, in ""50 First Dates"" Drew Barrymore plays Lucy, a girl that loses her recent memory each morning, virtually living the same routine endlessly. Adam Sandler`s character falls in love with her and dares to conquer her attention everyday. Cute, and very touching. Anyway, this movie ends up being too repetitive, slow, empty and especially unfunny, mixing drama and comedy yet failing to suceed at both. The directing is nothing special either, and the performances and characters are flat. Fortunately, the flick still presents some entertainment value, so it`s not a complete disaster. But there are much better movies around (Bernardo Bertolucci`s ""The Dreamers"" or Michel Gondry`s ""Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"", to name a few).Watchable and equally forgettable."
+1,For small gutter minds,"There is much raunch in this movie trying to pass as humor.And give me a break. Sandler a ""man about town"" banging the tourists evry chance he gets. YUK. Oh but wait! He gets totally reformed overnight and becomes the most selfless, committed, sacrificial man who is willing to wait forever and enjoy a lifelong relationship with a woman who forgets him every day. Sure. Maybe if he would have been a virgin looking for his one true love then it would have been beliveable.And all the boob, ass, homo, vomit, sex jokes are just plain mindless and talentless. ""are you sure you will still love her in 15 years if she lets herself go and sex with her is nauseating"" How would you like that said as you say your wedding vows while the ""preacher"" is looking at his fat wife? It's not funny. It's just tasteless and tacky.The only good thing about this movie is the end."
+1,Awful!,"I enjoyed The Wedding Singer, I honestly did. I thought Sandler and Barrymore had good chemistry, the script was entertaining, there were some good jokes... and most of all it refrained from being corny, slow and boring. Now lets take 50 First Dates. Lets take out the good chemistry (what happened? God knows!), the entertaining script (boo, bum and vomit gags only go so far), and any good jokes and what do you have? This film! Ok, it's not as bad as, lets say, Mr Deeds or Little Nicky, but it was a massive disapointment. It came across like a last minute idea Sandler and his buddies had while vacationing in Hawaii and though, ah hell, lets do a version of Groundhog Day here and pass it off as a movie!Do yourself a favour. You want to watch 'a nice romantic comedy'... rent When Harry Met Sally. Wit over crass wins everytime!"
+1,Dumbbbbbb,This is one of the worst Adam Sandler movies out there. This is a rental only and not worth buying.
+2,the second best adam sandler film,"this is a fantastic film i may be biased as i love adam sandler but believe me it really is!!!!! sum people dont like him cos he can b too stupid but in this film u have the odd bit of the typical adam sandler style but not much throughout the film, its like a cross between the wedding singer ( best film ever made) and groundhog day only really really funny drew and adam have a fantastic on screen chemistry that just makes them so believeable as a couple, n who could resist the charms of adam sandler. i would recommened this to all existing adam sandler & drew barrymore fans and those who think sandler is too stupid watch this and ull b pleasantly surprised."
+2,need a good laugh?,"this movies is one of the funniest movies i have ever seen. i watched it 3 nights in a row once. some times when i didnt have the best day i watch this because it always makes me laugh. this movie is funny, yet it can touch your heart. its about a girl who lost her short term memory in a car accident and a guy who makes her fall in love with him every day. you gotta see this!"
+2,great,one of Adams best films along side The Wedding Singer and Mr. Deeds. Funny movie. worth buying
+2,Good date movie.,"Silly and fun, but sweet...this is one of our favorite date night flicks. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are great together...the location is awesome...and the animals adorable. Not to mention Rob Schneider is his usual ridiculous self which offers some good laughs;)"
+2,It can't get any more romantic than this!,"To be so much in love, to try to get your loved one to fall in love with you again and again every single day... what more can I say? It's all told with Sandler's performance..."
+2,Better than I expected,"I picked this movie up at the suggestion of my friends, not expecting to enjoy it. Boy was I surprised! It's a sweet movie; the story of Lucy's accident and recovery touched my heart. Add a few(okay, a lot of) one-liners and great music, and you've got one good movie. Just don't watch it with the youngsters, the movie has a fair amount of sexual content."
+2,WATCHABLE ONCE,"I give this movie 4 stars for the first time I saw it. It was really funny and I enjoyed it. The second time though it wasn't the same. I already knew everything that was going to happen and it just wasn't the same as the first. To me this movie is good to watch once. It does star Adam Sandler, Drew Barymore, Sean Astin, and Rob Schneider though so that was good."
+2,A Nice bit of Goofy Fluff,"I used to dislike Adam Sandler films, but I think he's mellowed and has softer edges these days. Drew Barrymore is perfectly cast. This is a pleasant distraction that requires only that yoju wear your heart of your sleeve."
+1,Scratched and skipping,I thought it would be fun to bring along some movies set in Hawaii on our family trip. What a disappointment when we missed half the movie bc the item sent was so substandard.
+2,Cute!,"Such a great price for an all-time fave! Can't beat it. It's a must have, for sure. I've seen it so many times but enjoy it the same as I did the first time. Some cheesey parts but definitely cute and the soundtrack is superb!"
+2,One of my favorites!,"This movie is funny and, often times, ridiculous (as most Adam Sandler movies tend to be). However, it's also incredibly sweet and makes me tear up (yes, I'll admit it) every single time I watch it. I absolutely adore this movie."
+2,Best Movie Ever,My husband and I absolutely LOVE this movie. We rarely watch a movie more than once but have viewed Fifty First Dates numerous times and will be watching it even more now that I am purchasing the DVD.
+2,i forgot what this movie was about....,"but seriously,i laughed so hard watching this movie, that stuff came flyin outta my nose. It's wayyyy better than Sandler's last 4 projects, which really weren't that funny. Well, okay, mr. deeds was kinda funny....anything with steve buschemi....i digress.if you're a first timer and you're expecting some serious dramatic moments, then good news, there's a walrus in the movie which plays the part to perfection.on the whole, really funny, good ending...kinda bittersweet, okay i cried - so sue me!what's the movie about? good question.let's see if i can answer that in a few sentences...pineapple, amnesia, beach boys and a walrus :D"
+2,Adam Sandler Lost It...,"Well, when you hear of an Adam Sandler movie, a natural reaction is that you think that the movie is a hilarious comedy, but in this case, that's not entirely true. Don't get me wrong, the movie is FUNNY, persay, but I don't think I would catagorize it as a true comedy.If you're looking for an Adam Sandler type comedy, I'd rather recommend There's Something About Mary, which is a comedy with Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, than this movie.But don't get me wrong, this is a good MOVIE, but not a good comedy. Rob Schnieder's role is just plain dumb, but Drew Barrymore is what truly makes the movie worthy of watching. She did an excellent job. You have to be a die-hard Adam Sandler fan for you to appreciate his performance in this movie. If you are watching this movie for Adam Sandler, then this is a pure waste of your time, but if you're watching this movie for Drew Barrymore, it's well worth it!"
+2,best movie i've seen all year!,Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore make a great couple! the storyline promises greatness but it's even better! After the intial fun of such a subject (drew's character has no short term memory) they get to the meaningful part of the movie and just makes your heart fly it's so great! A must for everyone!!
+2,"extremely funny, surprizingly sweet and rather sad.",The first semi serious movie that i have seen played by Adam Sandler and co-stars Drew Barrymore and after watching the movie i found it to be better than i expected not only is the movie outragesly funny bad a rather sad side is added to the story enough to make some cry. The movie has the same humour as Adams previuos movies but it just as funny none the less.The movie starts with adams character going at with all the girls but dumping them soon after until one afternoon he finds himself visiting a calm ocean side restaurant where he meets Lucy(Drew Barrymore) who day after day he would fall in love with until he has to think of an appropriate method for her to live her life the best she possibly can.#with a combination of witty and desgusting characters makes the movie a very enjoyable watch with the same original humour of previous Adam sandler movies but is just as enjoyable i would highly recommend you watching the movie yourself.
+2,"A great ""love to smile"" movie - one for the ladies!","I've read some of the reviews and have to disagree with them - this is a really sweet movie. Adam Sandler's character (Henry) is the typical luv 'em and leave 'em kind of guy before he meets Drew Barrymore's character, Lucy. Due to brain damage from a car accident a year earlier, Lucy can't convert short term memory into long term memory - she keeps replaying the same day over and over. Henry is intrigued by this at first, and tries each day to get Lucy to like him. After awhile, though, he truly starts to care for her and wants to help her move on with her life. Other characters - the friends from the bar and Lucy's father - are super in how they protect her by replaying the same day over with her. Her brother is definitely doofy, but easily ignored. This movie is a romance with a happy ending. Prepare to smile alot and maybe even cry a few tears!"
+2,Fun movie,Loved the movie. Actually like to watch anything with Drew in it.So adorable. Anyway I would like to know which island most of the movie was filmed on. I would guess Maui but don't really know.
+1,What happened?,"I made the mistake of going into this movie with The Wedding Singer in mind. I LOVED that movie, but this one cannot begin to live up to it. What a shame and a waste of time. Appealed to my 14 year old mainly do to the inane one liners and oftenRAW comments. What does the size of the Walrus' member have to do with anything in this movie other than an attempt to add filler to an otherwise dull and overplayed plot."
+2,Pleasantly suprised,I am usually not a Adam Sandler fan but I was bored one day so I decided to rent this movie. Ignoring the first 20 minutes this movie was excellent. The premise of the movie is simple a man (Sandler) meets a woman (Barrymore) the click instantly. But sadly she suffers from short term memory loss so the romance can never be...or can it. I love the invetive way in which his character tries to get her to remember him. Drew Barrymore was wonderful. I think it would be kinda hard to constantly protray an amnesia victim over and over again in the same movie.Overall I recommened this movie if you like sweet romantic comedies. And ladies don't let the fact that Adam Sandler staring in this put you off.
+2,Funny,"The chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler was great! I never thought Drew was funny, but in this movie, she had me cracking up. The movie is basically about a woman who got into a car accident and lost her short term memory, so everyday her loved ones create the day she last remembered, which was also her father's birthday. Adam, a tourist player, comes into the picture and falls for her regardless of whether she remembers him or not. Adam is always funny and that was the reason I rented the movie. The pirate guy with the five kids had me in tears. And the Steroid Son was pretty entertaining too. This was a really funny movie that I thought was going to turn out not-so-good-but-okay-because-of-Adam. I was wrong."
+1,Rent Groundhog Day instead. . .,"I really wanted to like this movie, but it just left me just a little disappointed. Sure, it was a pleasant and cheap way to spend an evening, but it just did not draw me in. Perhaps the humor was just a little to adolescent, and the character development a little to predictable- the potty humor of the Drew Barrymore characters brother was unnecessary and the silly characterization of support characters (i.e., the German lady) was a distractionThe premise, though unlikely, could have been workable; but as I watched it, I could not help but think how much better Groundhog Day covered the same material. So, if you are thinking about a comic romance, skip Fifty First Dates and rent Groundhog day."
+1,Unnerving,"I don't know why, but this movie disturbed me. Perhaps it was the concept of the film. Or me imagining that happening to me what was happening to Drew Barrymore's character. Whatever it was, it kept me from enjoying the movie. I did not really find it sweet or cute or funny in any way. It was just odd. I know that people do experience such an awful form of memory loss, but to me, that makes a good dramatic film. Not a romantic comedy. I mean, I can understand why people would wish to make light of the situation and make it romantic and whatnot, but for me, it didn't work. And the parts that were supposed to be funny, really weren't. It was all kind of desperate actually."
+1,AMERICA'S CRITIC,"I HATED THIS MOVIE TO THE FULLEST!!!!! ITS LIKE GROUNDHOG DAY ANOTHER I JUST CANT STAND!!!!,,, I WOULD NEVER RECCOMEND THIS MOVIE AS A MATTER OF FACT I DONT THINK ANY1 IS GOING TO REWATCH THIS MOVIE!!!!"
+2,Good feeling movie,This movie is not only funny but leaves you with a need to see it again and again. Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler are the perfect match for the perfect romantic comedy. The twist on this romance (and the fact that it was filmed in Hawaii) gives the film a magical quality that warms the heart.
+2,Quality comedy with heart,"Adam Sandler's previous track record has been shaky, with some underwritten comedies (Anger Management) and movies that failed to find a mainstream audience (Big Daddy). 50 firsts Dates makes an improvement by not only providing an original script that lends itself to both comedic double entrees and depth, courtesy of Drew Barrymore's stunning performance, with convincing pathos. Sandler brings another great character to the screen, especially since this story provokes just as many tears as guffaws. This is possibly Sandler's best film and boasts great comedic turns from Rob Scheider and Sean Astin. This film really does work on all levels, and considering I'm not a fan of the genre. Combining an impressive supporting cast with a sprightly running time and hip soundtrack, and you have one of the best comedies of recent years. Highly reccomended."
+2,not like you'd expect,"I think it's unfair to the movie that it is getting such bad reviews. Everyone went to the movie thinking that since this is Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler it was somehow going to be like the Wedding Singer. Well it isn't. if that's why you're reading this review stop, because it's not the Wedding Singer. The plot is completely different. If there was one movie I could only compare this movie to would be Groundhog's Day with Bill Murray, and that's only because some things are having to repeat. It's still a halarious movie with a pretty interesting plot line. The location is absolutely gorgeous. It's overall a pretty good movie that you have to see for yourself, and NOT base it off what others say."
+2,Possibly Sandler's Best,"I have to admit that I am not a big fan of many of Adam Sandler's movies. I thought he was funny on ""Saturday Night Live"" but I find many of his movies dissappointing. Some I find just not good (""Zohan"") while others I find good for a while then they lose steam.(""Chuck & Larry"", ""Click"" ""Spanglish"") Most of his movies I'll find some funny or amusing bits but not enough to sustain a whole movie. I keep watching Sandler movies and finally I've found one that is very good from start to finish.""50 First Dates""_is a very good movie with a clever premise, a good script and a good supporting cast, especially leading lady Drew Barrymore. I've liked some of his other films (""Big Daddy"" ""Bedtime Stories"") but not as much as this one. It shows that given a good script, Sandler can make good movies. A very solid 4 stars here."
+2,I would love 50 first dates with Drew,"Now I can see her today and the next day, and the next day, and the next day..."
+2,50 First Laffs,it was a lol. (laugh out loud) i tell ya. it isn't rated R it's a 13. pg-13 that is. i loved it it was like so funny i couldn't like stand it it was like that good i could not stop laffing. i like to spell laff and laffing the way i am spelling them. and i love this film and my brother met adam sandler.
+1,Not what I expected.,"I just saw this for the first time today and I must admit, I'm disappointed. I didn't get many laughs from it, I heard it was really funny. To me, this is a recycled version of The Wedding Singer, but it's much, much worse. The Wedding Singer was actually good. Nothing new here."
+1,so-so,"i think the love brids are hyping this movie up, this is a review from someone that doesnt by into the love movie Douche thing: Not adams best, very repeatative movie. I dont think he will ever make another Happy gilmore, or Billy madison movie."
+2,im still lmao,"I love this movie! It was very funny, yet sweet and touching. Altough the ending was a bit shocking to me,I'll be first in line to buy it when it comes out. Adam and Drew work great together. Hawaii is beautiful, the soundtrack rocks, and this movie is awesom! GO SEE IT!! GO NOW!!"
+1,50 First Dates - Blu-ray Info,"Version: U.S.A / Region FreeAspect ratio: 2.40:1MPEG-2 BD-25Running time: 1:39:03Movie size: 18,51 GBDisc size: 20,22 GBAverage video bit rate: 17.05 MbpsLPCM Audio English 4608 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bitDolby Digital Audio English 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHzDolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHzDolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHzSubtitles: English / English SDH / Chinese / French / Korean / Portuguese / Spanish / Thai#Actor & Director Commentary#Gag Reel#Talkin Pidgin Featurette"
+2,great movie,"have always loved the movie, finally decided to purchase it was glad i found it at amazon for really cheap! :) including shipping i only paid $3!! thanks amazon!"
+2,A Good Movie is This,"It's a good movie. When I saw previews, I thought it would be stupid and a waste. But it wasn't. Well, I've seen better movies, but this is pretty good. I say you should rent it."
+2,Sweet and all around Good Natured Fun,"I thought this movie was very sweet. It was some what predictable but I enjoyed it anyway because it was jut too sweet to pass up and sometimes you don't want a movie you have to think about or anything too heavy, this is perfect!Drew Barrymore's character, Lucy, has no short-term memory, so Adam Sandler's character, Henry, has to treat every encounter as their first. With the help of Lucy's friends, father and brother (played Sean Austin - Samwise) Henry and Lucy's relationship gets to blossom, everyday!It's just so sweet how far Henry will go to remind her that she loves him. Awwww...."
+2,Yusef Komunyaakaa meet your spiritual twin...,"she is angela jackson from woodside california, by way of chicago, by way of woodville mississipi, born from the goddess...her poems speak blues, religion, jazz, down-home cooking, long lasting sugar kisses and journeys by astral travelling. she is a spider walking across the face of history a spook opening her heart to reveal her family secrets...this book is poignant, powerful, sexy, and shows the capabilities of lamguage when placed with someone who has respect for it....very few poetry books have moved me...this one does...."
+2,Surprised Wife,Mackie By Bob Mackie For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 OuncesGood product. Good price. Good service. Goodby.
+1,!!!!!expired perfume!!!!!,"I bought this 2 years or so ago, and I am STILL upset about it. it arrived and was a dark orange-ish color, and smelled rank and well just old. I would never ever buy from here again. I waited 15 years to have this fragrance because I could never afford it, only to be let down terribly. maybe they didnt know it was expired and had went bad..i dunno....in any case, bad bad experience."
+2,Unlike any other,"Its cheap compared to other perfumes,yet smells great! What more can you ask for? My brother gave me a bottle for Christmas, since then I refuse to wear any other perfume!"
+2,Excellent,"Since this product came with the product above, obviously it arrived on time and was just what I had ordered."
+1,"Very potent juice, too much for my personal nose","This is a beautiful fragrance for those who adore something heavy, almost syrupy, to wear. It's a very deep, sweet and spicy scent, kind of like Estee Lauder's Spellbound, which is also too heavy for my own personal taste. But some people review this most enthusiastically, so it's worth giving it a try. The price is right, so not a huge loss if it doesn't do it for you."
+2,I love this fragrance!,"I've been wearing Mackie for about 1 years and I still get compliments on it. Men seem to really love it. I would try to describe the scent, but I'm afraid I really don't know how to do that. I ordered these last two bottles for someone else who admired it on me and wants it for herself and a friend."
+2,Bubblingly Beautiful,"Just plain great. Temporary Residence ceases to amaze me with each release, and this is no exception."
+1,not a good fragrance,"After taking an internet perfume quiz and falling into the 'Bohemian' catagory, it was suggested I may like this scent. Oh God... it is horrible. It doesn't just smell like ""Dirt""... a nice earthy ""I've been gardening"" scent... it smells like dirt from a landfill. The clerk laughed when I actually gagged."
+2,Great,"The movie arrived in super condition.I had seen this movie only once many many years ago and had searched for it but did not know the title. Then there it was was on AMC. Had to have it for my collection. Great acting, super plot and an even better ending."
+1,Beware this version,"This version of the film, from ROAN, should be avoided. The hour and 41 minute original is here chopped to an hour and 30 minutes. A mutilated film is no bargain at any price."
+2,Human values triumph over evil,"A violent gangster is murdered and arrives in Hell. A perfect double for an honest judge, whom the devil wishes to corrupt, he is recruted to take over the judges body and thus make the judge sin. The gangsters convoluted sense of decensy and fair play thwart the devil."
+1,Remastered Edition??? REALLY???,"I purchased the Triad version of this fantastic movie that said it was the ""Remastered Edition"" it was NOT remastered - the quality was so poor that I had to purchase another copy from VCI Entertainment which is THE BEST QUALITY THAT I HAVE SEEN!"
+1,my 2 cents,"This is a good story along the lines of ""Here Comes Mr. Jordon"", with a slight variation. But the DVD quality of the Gotham release is horrible. The picture quality is almost unwatchable and the un-even mono sound has a steady hissing all the way through the movie."
+2,GOOD QUALITY,"This VCI disc is good. The image is mostly crisp and clear, say above 90%. There are a few frames that are fuzzy and dull. There is no hissing or dropout in the sound. There is a comedy short with Leon Errol. It's image sound is also good.As the other reviewers stated the story and acting are top-notch. Even on the short. I have one other VCI disc and there is a Leon Errol short on it. I had never heard of him. He is actually pretty funny."
+1,The angel slipped,This is a light weight film with a heavy weight star. The film is not worthy of the great Paul Muni.
+1,Even Claude Rains is subdued,"Paul Muni won an Oscar, but not for this surprisingly dull movie. Claude Rains, lovable rogue in Casablanca, isn't lovable or rogueish as Satan in this movie. Anne Baxter is whiny. I bought this for my daughter, because she loved it. Oh, well."
+2,Great at home date night!,Great book! We have only done one recipe so far but we were in sync the whole time! Very fun and easy to do and it tasted great!
+2,shining star,This is a great pot.. I used to microwave my frozen vegetables but now I steam them and they come out looking lively bright colors. I also use the other part of the pot for other things also and cleans wonderfully.
+1,Not as hoped,"This is a perfectly sized steamer for a pound of shrimp or veggies. The quality is good as well. I really thought I had a winner with this steamer. However, the steamer basket did not fit well into the lower pot--seemed too big and sat up on an angle on one side. You'd think quality control at the manufacturer would catch something like that. I promptly returned it for a refund."
+2,Norpo 4 Quart Stainless Steel Rating,"When using this product the first time, the handle on the steamer came undone on one side & I had to fix it. Other than that, the product works extremely well and is very easy to use. Steams vegetables very nicely; would recommend this product."
+2,the steamer is amazing,"Before i bought it, I saw many reviews said that the steamer is too thin. But it's better than my expectation. I can use it to steam as well as make soup. The steamer is perfect. The only short point is that it's too small. It's at most for two persons."
+2,Real winner!,"Love this item - it cooks very well and never sticks, which allows quick clean-up. The food tastes very good and is soft and well done - just the way I like it. This is a very convenient and easy to use pot."
+1,Don't Buy Me *They did help,"I purchased this item last year and have used it about 5 times. While steaming some tamales last night, not only did the pot turn my oven covers completely black (currently soaking in baking soda and vinegar) but upon further review the bottom lip of the pot is completely separated from the remainder of the pot. What the heck? I am going to throw this in the dumpster now. Unless you guys will refund me. * After posting this I got a positive email from the company. Thank you guys"
+2,"A fascinating and ""reader friendly"" historical study.","A Peaceful Dream: The Rise And Fall Of The Indus Civilization by archaeologist and prehistory expert Jane McIntosh is an amazing account of the second oldest known civilization next to the Mesopotamian Civilization. Little is known for absolute certain, yet much has been unearthed of the Indus Civilization. This informative account is gloriously illustrated with maps and black-and-white photographs, as well as a section of color plates, showing the lost treasures and artifacts of an ancient world. Chapters recount and hypothesize about religion, trade, the enigmatic script and the eternal legacy of the Indus Civilization. A Peaceful Dream is a fascinating and ""reader friendly"" historical study which is very highly recommended for personal, school, and community library antiquities collections and reading lists."
+2,A stunning depiction and went speechless!!!,"Wonderful!. Excellent!. It left me stunned with spontaneous tears of joy!!!. I am a Tamil speaking Dravidian and could not differ on her theory of continuity of Indus culture in the present day South India.For example, Lord Shiva, a Dravidian God, is being worshiped till today. ( Yogi Indus seal in Harappa )Lord Shiva is also mentioned in our old Tamil epics.The recent discovery of iron age tools with Indus Script in Nagapattinam, South Tamilnadu has proved beyond doubt that South Indian Dravidian culture is in fact Indus!!!.She seems to have a deep understanding of our culture. Hats off to her!."
+2,air ratchet,air ratchet workes on 4cfms of air witch is about all my compressor can handle. it has good speed and power also workes in tight quarters witch is what i need when i work on my equipment.couple that with good service and quick delivery. works for me.
+2,"A Masterpiece, A Great Writer that I Admire!","I just finished reading Steven Vincent's ""In the Red Zone"", and I must say this is a great book on Iraq that I couldn't find another one these days. I was deeply moved and enthralled by the author's journalistic dedication, his great moral courage, his noble idealism, humanitarian perspectives on today's Iraqi society, all along with his amazing writing skills.Sadly, we lost a hero, a real American hero! As a real journalist, Steven Vincent sacrificed his valuable life in Iraq. And if that will waken more of our people's consciences and firm our resolves on war to terrorism, his death is not in vain!"
+2,"An extraordinary, beautifully acted and sung rendition","Filmed in Czechoslovakia, with a cast that seems perfectly suited physically to the James' novel's descriptions, Turn of the Screw has the added advantage of Britten's ""regulars"" (Peter Pears et al) providing the music to which the actors flawlessly lipsynch. The atmosphere evoked visually and musically does full service to both the intricacies and shading of the opera, and to the psychological ambiguities of the plot and characters. Truly one of the best filmed, sung, and acted opera videos in recent memory."
+1,Book ends at climax=horrible!:<,"I am writing this review based on the words of my 4th grade son. He was really excited to get this book as he thought that it was going to be a great story. His grandparents live in TX and he thought that it would be a lot of fun to read a book that takes place where they live.He breezed through the book and then was SOOOO disappointed at the ending. He said that just as the book was getting more exciting, it just ended. He was really wishing that the author could have solved the mystery of the boy ghost.Hope that our next book is a better one. He said that he would NOT recommend this book to a friend."
+2,Excellent Text for the Intro. Level,"The text is excellent and is suitable for any type of introductary Ecnonomics class. It can be used in a tough course or an easy course, as it provides a great level of organization so that the instructor may choose the material at his discretion depending on his course lay out."
+2,BEST MACROECONOMICS TEXTBOOK AVAILABLE,"Among all the textbooks I have seen in economics, I have found Mankiw's to be the best. It is clear and concise, addressing all the important intermediate issues in macroeconomics. The description of concepts is simple, and the book benefits from a three pronged approach to teaching - graphical, mathematical, and anecdotal. The student is free to choose whichever one he feels most comfortable learning from."
+2,heavenly like it's name,"i was given a holiday gift of the molton brown body washes and fell in love with them. it is hard to use anyother product because these are so excellent, while pricey. they are a treat. treat yourself. the scent stays on your skin forever."
+2,One of my favorites,"First tried this product as a freebie during hotel stay in Dubai and bought a bottle immediately on arriving home. This was years ago now and I still re-order it frequently. Medium level fresh scent that lasts most of day, excellent as both bath/shower gel, does not leave skin sticky or dry."
+1,Not Good,Have used this product before and was quite pleased with it so when I saw it on sale at Amazon I bought two bottles. Not sure if what I got was the real stuff or if it was grossly past the expiration date but it did not compare to what I had bought at the Molton Brown store before.I ended up throwing the stuff away and bought a new bottle directly from MB. I will never again buy this product on Amazon. I will buy from a MB store to make sure I get a quality product.
+1,Cute but uncomfortable,"Despite the relatively low heel, this cute little number is uncomfortable for walking more than a few feet. Fine for sitting down and looking nice."
+2,Very Funny!,"This movie was done by Hal Roach, who was also responsible for Laurel and Hardy. I thought it was pretty funny. If you liked Laurel and Hardy, you'll like this"
+2,"lots of whimsical fun in something of a ""black comedy""","This is your typical fun fare '30's movie...but from 1941. If it ever get slow Billie Burke ( good witch of the north in Wizzard of oz) livens it up even better then Mrs. Howell did in Gilligans Island. Her comic often comes up as genius, and occasionaly brightens the movie just when it needs it. She wasn't used enough in comedies if you ask me.A few hidden doors and passage ways make for curious and bordering on scary moments. It has Rochester and an inside joke to his ""former boss"". some excess in the Seal scene. The boat offshore makes no sence and is never explained.Still it's a pretty fair comic mystery movie too and who can guess the real villian?But it's a fun yarn with a few cuties and reluctant heroes to enjoy.Though some similarities to the ""Thin Man"" exist, it's far more light.The DVD loaded easily, no apparent flaws in reproduction."
+2,Pure fluff,"The story is wafer thin and it matters little. There is more crammed in this little unsung film than most comedies. Despite the racist undertones, Rochester shows why he was regarded as such a great comic actor. It is a pity he did not make more films as he seems the equal of Bob Hope as the scared driver of Topper.Indeed the whole film is a battle between which lunatic can hold the camera for more than a few seconds. There is just too much going on. I particularly liked Topper's wife who was so dizzy and stole scene after scene. It is a who dunnit, but that really does not matter as it is all great fun.Sit back and enjoy a piece of nonsense."
+1,"If you need to kill some brain cells, watch this movie","I regard this movie as the epitome of a bad ""stupid"" movie. Not only is the plot predictable, but the characters are irritating and the script perpetuates many of the stereotypes of the time. For instance, Rochester, the black man, is the only one stupid enough to fall down the secret passage chair not once but twice, and the dim-witted society lady knocks on the door herself and says, ""Come in."" We could only wish that intelligence would ""come in""to this movie."
+1,"A Film that's so bad, it's scary","We haven't read the book, but the movie was horrible. It was completely ridiculous and unbelievable. It's one of the worst movies we've ever seen."
+1,stay away from them,"I received the item chipped and shorter than advertised. When I called the company I talked to Kristin that in a very short way told me that somebody would have emailed me with instructions. I called back on sept 16 2009 for the second time the same Kristin told me, kinda of rude ""I told you somebody will call you back"" . It's been 1 month today, I paid them, they sent me a wrong defective item and no sign of any response so far."
+2,Works like a charm,"I bought this, the Le Creuset enameled crepe pan, and a crepe recipe book for my husband for Christmas (he's crazy for crepes). At first the spatuala looked too big for the 8 in pan but it actually worked like a charm. This was our first time making crepes and it takes a little practice but was great fun and the spatula is a big help. It is somewhat pourus wood so will darken a bit from the oil/butter in the crepe pan, but it doesn't detract."
+1,NO!!!!!!!,THIS TOY ISNT APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR GROWING CHILDREN AS THEY TEND TO SEND THE WRONG MESSAGETO CHILDREN(OR AT LEAST MOST)THAT CHILDREN SHOULD DRESS LIKE US BRATZ. NO! PARENTS SHOULDN'T ALLOW THEIR KIDS TO DRESS LIKE SLUTS SO DON'T BUY THIS DOLL! THE MOST RIDICULOUS THING IS THAT THESE DOLLS ARE IN THEIR BABY STAGE OR ATLEAST SO BUT THEY DARE DRESS SO SKANKILY!
+1,Bratz babyz are OKAY,A lot of people say that these bratz babyz are sooooooooooo cute but I don't think that they are that cute.My cousin Emily just got Bratz big babyz Cloe and she kept telling me and my sister that it was sooooooooooo cute.I think the baby was okay but it wasn't wonderful and she even asked me where the nose was because it was soooooooooo small.A lot of kids say that they are cute but the bratz babyz don't even have real hair and there eyes are huge. I think a lot of people just like them because they are bratz because if MyScene made the same babies that bratz did a lot of kids wouldn't even buy the MyScene babies.So kids need to stop saying there cute because if MyScene made the same babies kids that hate MyScene would say the babies were ugly.
+1,the baby wears thong panties!!!,"My 5 year ol got this for her b-day. The pig-tails pop off her head easily, and under her way to short hoochie mama skirt, she was wearing a black see through mesh thong!!! This toy is obviously not meant for any child who has morals and values."
+1,this toy is NOT a baby:(,"this toy is cute but... NASTY! a baby dosn't look like that and... even a 16 year old wouldn't wear that crap! this toy is kind of cute but not for a little girl.IF YOU WANT YOUR DAUGHTER TO BE A STRIPPER, THEN BUY THIS TOY!"
+1,You GOTTA be kidding!!!,"Okay, I brought this home, looked it over, and IMMEDIATELY took it back. This is supposed to be for a KID, right? I DON'T THINK SO, at least not mine. I purchased it for my 8 yr. old...my 15 yr. old called it ""skanky"" (which I thought was kind). I can't see how any reasonable parent would want this for a child. Skirt is slutty, comes w/ see-thru thong, and is definately inappropriate, even as a gag gift, unless you're shopping for a pedophile."
+1,take note!,"This ""BABY"" comes complete with thong underwear (which you would never know from the package). I was very embarrassed for requesting this ""baby doll"" for my 5 year old's birthday. The adults at the party passed around the doll checking out the underwear. I got a lot of raised eyebrows and ""you've got to be kidding""s. Nothing really phases me but I think that is absolutely ridiculous."
+1,Babyz? An adult wouldn't even wear that outfit!,"Are you seriously trying to tell me that this is a baby? A 15 year old wouldnt even wear that slutty clothes. Nor would a 20 or 30 year old! Do you seriosly want your kids to have this toy, and start to dress just like the ""baby?"" If you do, then go ahead, waste your money and your kids life. Plus these are the most discusting and ugly looking toys i have ever seen. Someone really needs to sue the desinger of Bratz."
+1,IS THIS THE MESSAGE YOU WANT TO SEND LITTLE GIRLS???,"This is the message you want to send to little girls???I HATE THIS DOLL! That shirt dosn't even cover up her navel! She is wearing a mini skirt for heavens sake! I got this doll for my 9th B-day from a friend and I thought I was going to barf. Hold on untill I turn 30. If you want your daughter, or friend to be a stripper, be my guest, but this is sending the wrong message to girls of all ages. She is also wearing a thong!! YUK!!!!!!!!"
+1,THIS TOY IS GOING TO RUIN YOUR KIDS LIFE! IT DID TO MY SISTER!,"Great, just great. My 5 year old sister got this innapropriate toy, AND NOW WANTS A SKIRT JUST LIKE THE DUMM BABY HAS! THE SAME LENGTH, TOO! Now my sister wont shutup about it! And she started to become rude to my mom, when she is only 5! What next, drugs? All because of the stupid toy, my 5 year old sister is now turning into some teenager from a gang!"
+1,WOW!,"Guessthey weren't kidding when they said ""BIG"" babys!Well,yeah I agree that these dolls don't really sent a good message for kids.But regular barbie dolls are now old and some how...childish.Most of the barbies are pretty much same old ""Princess"" stuff.ANd since sales haven't been doing too well,Mattel has been rushing and making dumb movies.Anyway The doll is really big.It's lips (lIke every other bratz doll)are huge.THe legs of this doll and big and fat.The skirt too short.She seems to have big hips,I rather have the small bratz dolls."
+1,Thong on a doll recommended for a 3yr. old???,This is completely wrong. What type of person would give their 3yr old daughter a doll that is wearing thong underwear. I was blown away when I figured this out.Never would I recommend this doll!
+1,i agree,i definetly agree with the person below me! It teaches kids to be like these dolls. Thats why i buy my daughter barbies and kellys and strawberry shortcake dolls. (by the way i am an adult not a kid i just dont have an acount :-)] i hope pretty soon the world will figure it out that bratz arent good for kids! mabye preteens and teens but NOT kids under 10. It just killed me too hear in the paper that barbie isnt getting bought any more and mattel has given up!!
+2,Highly recommended collection of poetry,"Passionate, moving, thought-provoking, and exhilarating. My wife is Guatemalan and I'm from the United States. Never before have we been able to share and enjoy poetry like this-both in our native tongue. I highly recommend this collection of Marie Delgado Travis' poetry."
+1,trick sale,"This product is a 6inch caliper, they post 9 1/8 of the overall size of the piece, they have to specify what coustumers need to know."
+2,A pretty decent phrasebook for those pressed for time,"This pithy phrasebook is ideal for someone who just needs to get by in Dutch. Dutch is not a particularly difficult language for English speakers, so that helps. Other than tourist oriented sentences and an index, the only other material is a table that explicates pronounciation. Again, no big deal here. Pretty much anything a tourist might need to say is here.The only things that might make it better would be a crash course on conjugating verbs, and a glossary at the back for supplementary vocabulary."
+2,Charming book!,"The Vicar of Wakefield is a wonderful book. A little slow going sometimes, but still a good read. Not only does it tell a story of a family but it also relates very well to real life moral and ethic values. It could almost be said to be inspiring. And definitely shows that the ends justifies the means."
+1,Sometimes the classics can be boring,"Oh well, sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear gets you. Reading the classics can be boring as this classic illustrates. Goldsmith should have kept to poetry and left the novel alone else he would not have produced this mess in the form of a philosophical romance, a loosely constructed story held together by ideas. Rasselas (Johnson) and Candide (Voltaire) are much better and worth a look. Meanwhile why bother with a story wherein the hero moves episodically from security through trials to the discovery that happiness and what truths we may grasp lie at home and in the human breast. The ideas are quaint and silly. The writing stylized and artificial. The characters impossible. The plot preposterous. You have better things to do with your time - like sleep."
+1,Don't read this book while operating heavy machinery.,"Holy god, don't buy this book. It is intensely bad and over-appreciated. 1000 words cannot even begin to do justice to the extent of this book's worthlessness.Clearly, 18th Century vernacular is a hurdle in any book, but I doubt Garrison Keillor could rework this story into something bearable. The story is an exercise in description and banality. There is virtually no inertia or direction to the plot, and characterization is hopelessly shallow.Seriously, don't get this book. I'm warning you. I love great literature, and I hate this book. Ok...""hate"" is a little rough, but I really, really don't like it. Try something more enjoyable; like stapling your hand to your eyelid.Ok, just so I have not wasted all your time, read anything by Wilde or Kafka instead. Read some freaking Mark Twain, for goodness sake. Just lay off the Goldsmith."
+2,Good 18th Century Novel,"The Vicar of Wakefield is a good book that shows how a family overcomes one harship after another. It is funny and at times very witty. Even though the language is a bit old fashioned, the book is still fun to read."
+2,She just gets better and better.,"I anticipated this CD for so long. I began to fear that I might be let down, and ""Harmonium"" would just be 'just another album.' Oh but it's not, it's definately not.Vanessa blessed us with 11 tracks this time around. The first single ""White Houses"" is simply an amazing track. It's had huge success on radio from Hot Adult Contemporary formats, to Popular Top 40. The video was also very cool, Vanessa showcases her talents in dancing on the video.Other great songs on the album are, well, check the tracklisting. I can't pick out one song that I don't like. Their all unique and original.The other great benefit of this album, is the ""Pleased To Meet You"" documentary as an enhanced feature of the CD. It's a fairly lengthy video filled with Vanessa's thoughts on the record, plenty of live material, and more.5 Stars, definately worth every penny. You won't get tired of this CD."
+2,this album takes awhile to get used to,This is an even better album than Be Not Nobody - the lyrics and vocals and everything about it is superb! It's not radio-friendly pop like Be Not Nobody was. Fav songs on this cd are: Annie and Half A Week Before the Winter.
+2,Great Work,"I have fallen in love with this music! The material is amazing though ""Be not nobody"" had its own magic that held the album together, this new record sounds different but different isnt always bad well at least not in this case. Her vocals seem to have improved but her lyrics remain as beautiful as ever though her boyfriend stephen should be given some credit he doesn't deserve the grammy's i know shell win for her amazing new work."
+2,Excellent,"I have to admit that ""Be Not Nobody"" was not my favorite CD by far. Even though it had some catchy tunes. When I found out that Vanessa Carlton had a new CD I new I needed to get it... Little did I know how amazing it would be. She has shown so much growth since her first album, and I hope that this gets her through the ""sophomore jinx"" as they say... and if it doesn't then people don't know what they're missing. Excellent Vanessa, just amazing. Thanks so much for making great music!"
+1,"beautiful piano, horrible voice",she sounds like ashlee simpson but over nice pianos. Maybe they both went to the same ballet school
+1,Never Make It On Idol,"Who is Vanessa Carlton? How did she ever get a Time Warner commercial? This commercial plays so often that everytime I hear that voice my skin crawls...so basically, everytime I turn on my television.Had she been on American Idol she would have been voted off by now...who do I call to get this commercial voted off TV? Can you imagine Simon having a critique on this vocalist? William Hung, you don't have to worry about your career...Vanessa is no threat to you.Of course, she is the one TV and I am not..."
+1,Shallow little girl,"Carlton thinks she is so damn profound, oooooo you came up with one of the most self important pseudo intellectual album names ever in ""Be Not Nobody"" Be Not Nobody? Try ""Be not educated."" This girl is a shallow child, and it shows in her daft music. Just because you drop a name like Steinbeck in a song doesn't make you smart, or worldly. Here's a cookie, now shut up and go play with your even more narcissistic pseudo-intellectual boyfriend Johnny Third Eye Blind. These two are cut from the same lame ass hipster mold that you can find in any of the coffee shop of Berkeley, pontificating on their own genius and never realizing that they are not special no matter what people tell them. You want real ""intelligent"" music; try John Lennon or Tori Amos. Listening to Carlton's lyrical drivel is like grading a freshmen Philosophy paper, it's trite and irrelevant."
+1,Horrid!,She's right in the middle of the pack of all the prepubescent sounding talentless young female singers that the recording industry is foisting on us. I was on the verge of canceling Time Warner cable when they discontinued her commercial. I hope this is the last we hear of her.
+1,Vanessa is...,"One of the WORST vocalists out there today. I can't think of a more irritating ""singer"" than Ms. Carlton. Thankfully her latest CD bombed so hopefully I won't have to be subjected to her pre-school-like vocals."
+2,Wow! What a great CD,"I waited for over a year for the new cd to come out, and my wait was worth it. I love the cd. I love Vanessa'a voice and I love the melody of her music."
+2,Absolutely Amazing,"If you liked Vanessa's first album then you're going to LOVE this one. I don't normally write reviews because I think people should decide for themselves and not rely on other's opinions, but this CD is just too amazing to not tell the world about. The songs sound much more complex & fuller than the first album, and they explore more themes than just relationships, I don't quite get her vampire metaphor yet, but I'm working on it. If you get a chance to see her live, do it, because she is amazing, even more amazing than the CD. Personally my fave track on the album is Papa - it sort of has a jazzy feel, lots of half steps & unexpected chords. Definitely check this CD out!"
+2,Love it!,"I asked for this album and got it for Christmas without ever hearing anything from it first. That's how much I loved her first album!I was not disappointed, this is an excellent album. The video ""home movies"" were fun to watch, too!"
+2,amazing pianist and songwriter,"I don't really like her voice though it sounds a little better than the first album. She definitely has a gift for writing piano hooks that stick with you though, without which a 1000 miles wouldn't have become the modern pop/rock classic it is known as."
+2,Who's to Say She's Not Good Enough?,"Perfect album! I can hear it two times in a row without getting bored, (notice that in about ten days I will be celebrating a year of purchasing it) I love it, well...C'est la Vie is not that good, is kinda weird... but in the other songs the lyrics, the music and vocals are just awsome! Well done Vanessa, you just became my favourite singer! If you haven't got this cd I encourage you to buy it right now."
+2,Harmonium review,"Vanessa Carlton proves once again that she not only is an amazing musician, but that her voice is certainly unique.The second album from Vanessa 'Harmonium' is a fantastic blend of pop, classical and orchestral music, not to mention the blend of rock.A great album with something for everyone.White Houses - the albums first single opens the CD with a great flow of upbeat tracks where Vanessa's pianist skills shine gradually changing to a line of slow amazing chill-out songs.A great album written based on real life experience, you'll be hooked!Also a great CD-Rom documentary following the recording of the album.Highly recomended and a great second mature album!"
+2,As good as the first,If you liked Vanessa's first cd this will definitelynot dissapoint. There is absolutely nothing to beupset as a fan about. She stays along the same linesas the first one with San Francisco being as catchy ifnot more catchy than A Thousand Miles. If you take thesix best songs off the first and the six best off thiscd you have one heckuva cd. Would love to see hertake a chance of the next one and write a song pastthe formula 3-4 minutes. Her piano playing andorchestration would be incredible if allowed to be morethan just fill-ins for a standard pop song.
+2,Harmony Ridden,"This is one of those ""I bought the first one--liked it--but will I like the next"" cd's. But I took a gamble, purchased it, and I'm glad I did. Harmonium is a total mood piece. It puts you in this dark place with hope on the horizon. Like a million beams of sunlight streaming through. White Houses is plain fun ear candy. And San Fransisco is intelligent, catchy, and moving all at the same time. Vanessa pounds on the piano with such fervor in some songs, you feel like she's moving mountains. Then touches the keys so lightly you barely hear the melody. A grand album. Two times the charm."
+1,Not as good as I had hoped,It sounds somewhat incomplete and boring to me to listen similar kind of tunes through out the whole thing. Still better than figure head type musician but not as good as I hoped. Felt this is the limit of her or the producer so I don't plan to buy next album if same producer.
+1,Vanessa is getting weird,"There are a few mildly catchy songs, but tracks like ""Half A Week Before Winter,"" which mentions vampires, ""She Floats,"" which seemingly tells the tale of a ghost, and ""The Wreckage,"" which make it seem like Vanessa has a death wish, are too disturbing for me. Vanessa almost comes off as a suicidal Goth at times, and that's just weird. This CD is very dark, making it too different from her first album. And there's nothing as catchy and radio-friendly as ""A Thousand Miles."" The melodies are usually upbeat and catchy, but the album seems bittersweet because of its depressing lyrics. I don't like this as much as her debut."
+1,Shameless Self-Promoter,She's featured on Time Warner cable commercials in West Tennessee. Her voice is actually quite irritating and the fact she is promoting this CD on an ad in this manner is a huge turn-off.
+1,I gave it a chance but....,"The only reason I am writing this is because of that Time Warner commercial that keeps playing on TV was driving me insane! Now I mute the sound every time it comes on. I kept thinking, ""Why are they showing this local musician on this ad?"" Then I found out VC is a very popular singer, so I gave this CD a chance by listening to the preview clips above (maybe the ad did not do her justice, I thought). Well, the same weak,thin, and out-of-tune voice is still there. If you're over 14 years old and like this music, consider yourself tone-deaf (I'm a classically trained guitarrist who has played longer than VC has been alive, BTW). I think she does have some ability on the piano (I'm assuming that's her on the piano), though."
+1,I don't get it.,"all right. i admit it. i don't get it. i had never heard of her before that irritating commercial started airing 500 times a day. i keep the remote handy just so i won't hear her bland, uninspired, amateurish rendition of a great stones song. this cd is all fluff. where's the emotion? what, does her dad own the studio?"
+1,"If I could, I'd give her negative stars","There must be an explanation for why Time Warner Cable chose her to do their commercials, but I just don't get it. Her voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. I've seen drunk karaoke singers sing better than her. She is everything that is wrong with the music business today - record companies will promote these no-talent artists in advertising, pay off Clear Channel (who owns 90+% of all radio stations) to spin their records, and true artists are left behind. I bet the hair on Mick Jagger's neck stands up when he thinks of his classic tune being butchered by this nobody in those annoying commercials."
+1,HATE IT,The cover of this CD is misleading. The songs are not the ones listed. I am very disappointed with this purchase.
+1,Didn't receive the product I was viewing,"There are two photos here. One, with the authentic head band and the other, comparing the bootleg version with the authentic one. Here's the problem... I was hoping to receive the authentic one but turned out to get the bootlegged one. I'm not very happy with it but I'm not planning to use it for cosplay or something of that nature. Still would've been better to get the better looking one."
+1,DO NOT BUY THIS AT ALL,do not buy this product go somewhere else i got mine today and its horrible i wasted money on a stupid bootleg version go to another site or something the bootleg version in the picture it the one you get im writing this so nobody else wastes there money and time for nothing
+1,Do Not Buy This,"the description stated that this item was: Headband's metal plate size is 6""L x 2""H and that it was an Official Naruto headband. what i received was not what was pictured or described. i measured the metal plate and it came to 4""L x 1.5""H and definitely did not match my other official Naruto headband that i do have. I was hoping to use this for a cosplay that is coming up very soon but i cant now because the item is not what was pictured or described, so now i have to go through the difficulty of finding another one and hoping that its the real thing and not a bootleg like this one. i will not be buying from this seller again. i also recommend to all of you that see this and think its a good deal to just stay away and not buy this bootlegged fake."
+1,Bootleg,I purchased this because of the picture and that it said it was the official headband. I was shipped a bootleg headband that was falling apart upon opening the package. Very disappointed.
+1,Bootleg Headband,"This headband sucks!! its not the official one. Its too small for my head. Its supposed to be blue, not black. I'm currently using it as a collar for my dog and thats the only cool thing about it. I'm trying to find a real one in time for this costume party im going to. Plz help!"
+2,awesome,"this product is awesome and my son loves it, he never takes it off, he has gotten headbands before but none with this durabilty and quality."
+1,Don't buy this!,"Product information is confusing and have so bad luck i received the Bootleged version. Still i'm keeping it because i'm not very picky with cosplay, but for hardcore cosplayers stay away, looks really cheap and fake! :("
+1,PIECE OF S***!!!,"I thought this was suppose to be the authentic headband, instead they sent a bootleg one that looks like s**t!! My 4 year old cousin could make a better looking bootleg headband than this.save your money and buy some sheet metal, get someone to cut it, then get them to imprint the symbol and scratch, then glue it on to some black faric"
+2,awesome,"I'm what you call a narutard, this version of sasukes anti leaf headband is awesome. I sort of expected to receive a cruddy metal with cloth flimsily attatched, but it was bolted to the cloth, the cloth was durable and tough, the metal was the real steel, and it bent wherever I wanted it to... definately buy from this seller"
+1,Felt as tho it was made of plastic.,"I recommend this product to no one because it was essentially plastic. It felt like it was throw together in and hour. The ""metal part"" bends too easy as it will break. If you want to truly cosplay, this is not the right headband. I tried bending it to make it look like my cosplay and it was terrible."
+1,Thank you Shoryuken.,"Well, the title says it all. I almost bought this because I received a bootleg one with the complete costume. Guess I'll look somewhere else."
+2,worth the buy.,This headband is exactly what any Naruto fan needs. The metal on it is very durable and not that flexible plastic you find on other headbands. Only flaw is I wish the cloth was longer but other than that its perfect. This is THE headband to buy.
+2,This book saved my life,"If anyone is going through the hell of being stalked, or even think they are being stalked, they MUST by Detective Proctor's book ""How to Stop A Stalker""I have read other ""stalking"" books, and they have been helpful, but none to the extent of Detective Proctor's book.The information, the suggestions, everything is a MUST for someone being stalked.He UNDERSTANDS, something that I didn't feel from the other stalking books.Detective Proctor knows the reality and horror of stalking in an easy read and extremely informative book.This book is up to date (unlike some of the other Stalking books) and my only problem is that he doesn't have a sequel. Hopefully that is something he is working on.I give this book ten stars. This book literally saved my life and it can save yours.If you, a friend, or a family member are being stalked, you must read this book."
+2,If you are being stalked you need this book,"Mike Proctor demonstrates that he understands the issue of stalking completely. This is the best resource I have found to facilitate effectively working with law enforcement and prosecutors and using the criminal justice system to protect victims from their stalkers. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about stopping their stalker or stalkers. Stand up and fight these bullys - stop living in fear, believing that you are powerless to stop them. You can do it!"
+2,informative info.,Written by a Detective who has years of study research on Stalkers. Informative important info which is important to me when needing information on sobjectts of concern. Gail H.
+2,HOw to Stop a Stalker,"I read this book in conjunction with my women's studies classes and found the information to be very enlightening. It is a very readable book, and provided invaluable information regarding a little known- but growing- problem for college women. I highly recommed this text."
+2,"Great for Victim Advocates, Law Enforcemet and Prosecutors","This book has been of great help to all of our victim advocates and most importantly to our clients. The information in this book has assisted the advocates in putting together better declarations and in better assisting victims of stalking. I would recommend this book to all those who deal with crime victims.Sincerely,Rocio G. GonzalezDirector of Victim ServicesWTLC"
+2,how to stop a stalker,"Since I suffer from this problem, I was very interested in the subject. Mr. Proctor was a detective with the Orange County Police and has experience in this area. I was more interested in how to obtain evidence that will hold up in court. The book was lacking in that dept., and instead said go to your local police dept. to start. Mr proctor actually emailed me with this information. I was trying to go with a private investigator and he didn't think that was a good idea. I give this book a thumbs up."
+2,Get Educated on Stoping a Stalker & Helping Yourself,"A practical guide on how to deal with and survive a stalker. I applaud the author for writing about a subject that many in law enforcement and society itself dismiss cavalierly, until it is too late. We need to take these crimes seriously and deal with them early before they escalate out of hand. This book highlights the do's and don'ts to help victims persevere and overcome the abuse of a stalker. A definite eye opener."
+1,You Silly Boys!,"CoF perfected the art of music for disconsolate, moody, maladjusted (""Goth"") teens to commit suicide by. We can only hope more of 'em do -- the world's gene pool quite obviously needs a good scrubbing. It's easy to understand the attraction of this dreck -- it's atmospheric, kind of like elevator music in Dm, Dani Filth is an atrociously horrible singer, and their Edward Gorey meets soft porn cover art doubtlessly appeals to the latent Anglophile that lurks 'neath the heart of every American. (And come to think of it, some of Dani's lyrics are as awful as Byron or Shelley's worst prattlings.) CoF is amusing from a socio-cultural perspective, but musically they have all the integrity of Billy Ray Cyrus or Mariah Carey."
+2,Quality Voice,"I purchased this cd the day it was released and have listened to it almost every day. I followed the idol series from the beginning and thought Clay and Ruben did an awesome job in displaying their great talent. Clay's rich and powerful voice is an asset to the music industry. He is also a very likable guy with his goals, dreams and his honesty. I am looking forward to his next release and hopefully a little better songs to play up the quality of his voice."
+2,It grows on you,"The first time I listened to this CD, I thought it was okay. But the more I listened, the more I appreciated it. I burned a bunch of my CD's onto my computer at work and included this CD in the mix. I've noticed that whenever one of these songs comes up in the playlist I always notice it. Clay's voice stands out and I think it will stand the test of time. I can't wait until his next CD!"
+2,Cant stop playing!,"what can i say this album rocks...i mean it may not be American Idol but it is Clay!...who could hate this album...especially with songs like ""The Way"" and ""Touch""...I really wonder who would hate that this album."
+2,RUDE,"Dork Rock...Please keep your cruel, gross and nasty remarks off here. You show your real character and it is so totally opposite of Clay and his fans. Grow up and find another web page to be so rude. We all wish Ruben well but PLEASE, children read these reviews and it is just not appropriate. I happen to think Clay is one of the best vocalist's to come along in many many years..and it is my right to have that opinion, as it is the right of others to respond positively to those singers they enjoy."
+2,An excellent non-poppish album,"I honestly don't know what Amazon reviewer Jaan Uhelszki has against Clay. If anything, this album is definitely NOT a boy-band sound-alike. Clay's style is somewhat hard to define as he goes against the ""pop"" styled music which seems to dominate the radio these days. He's very smooth with a powerful voice - my favorite track is ""This Is The Night"" - very emotional and tender. He's a nice guy who's in a very tough business and there are those who don't like him because he was ""made for TV"" - which is utter nonsense. His music is a welcome and soothing relief - a breath of fresh air, if you will. You will enjoy this album - guaranteed."
+2,Ruben Who?!,"I knew right away that America had made a mistake when they chose Ruben for the American Idol, and this cd only further proves my point.On occasion I have purchased cds and have not liked one or two tracks. This is not the case with Measure of a Man, ALL of them are AMAZING!!I recommend this cd to ANYONE who feels that Clay was cheated out of the AI title he SO deserved!!"
+2,Best CD To Come Along in Years,How often do you buy a CD that you like every single track so much that you play it over and over. What can make a day happier than singing along with these great songs. I can not tell you how much I love this CD. I cannot pick a favorite because every song is my favorite.
+2,Update....following many more listens !!,"I'm back. I wrote a review yesterday, having just received the CD and having listened to it approximately 6 times. Since then I've listened to it many, many more times, adding head phones to allow me to hear that magical voice more clearly. The more I listen, the more I love it. Regardless of the flaws I may perceive with the production aspects of the CD, Clay's voice is absolutely stunning--and that's what the attraction has always been in the first place: that voice ! Clay Aiken is one of a kind."
+2,What did you expect?,"Nice sounding CD as a whole. Finally, not a mention of ""bling bling"" on a current release. While many I am certain were hoping for a virtual replay of all of their favorite Clay songs sung during the American Idol competition, this set showcases what a nice voice this young man has. Sure, there is a tinge of ""predictability"" here. Then again, what did you expect? Sit back and enjoy it."
+2,CLAY FAN,I love Clay just the way he is or should I say was because some producers or who ever went into the studio and took a special part of Clay away in this CD. It is a good CD and I will enjoy it but it could have been great if they had not messed with the essence of Clay. To the producers or remixers or who ever the quilty party is CLAY'S VOICE IS GREAT IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT!!!!!
+2,Could Not Ask For More,"Don't know what ""Dork Rock"" is coming from, a lot of the comments weren't even about the CD! I think this is a fantastic CD as do a lot of my peers, young and old. It really is a CD for everyone. Clay's voice is wonderful, he has a lot of range and there isn't a bad song on his CD. Usually, when I buy a CD, I have one or maybe, two tracks that I really like, but this CD doesn't have just one or two, they are all great!!! Definitely worth buying and listening to!"
+2,Not disappointed,"Today is the ""Perfect Day"" - Clay ""Touch""es us with ""The Way"" he sings. He ""Shine""s in this CD. Clay definitely does not disappoint. There's a song on this CD that should appeal to anyone who loves music. Clay is no longer ""Invisible"" - he's a popstar with a wonderful voice and most importantly integrity ....and that's the ""Measure of a Man""."
+2,FANTASTIC BEYOND WORDS!!!,"I had great expectations of this CD. It has surpassed all expectations I could have ever imagined. I don't recall when I have ever heard a CD and absolutely LOVED EVERY SONG on it. I am a huge fan of Clay Aiken's and I knew he wouldn't let his fans down. If you don't buy another CD this year, make sure you don't miss out on this one. It is worth whatever you have to pay for it. FANTASTIC!!!!"
+2,Awesome!,"Okay, in all honesty: I love this CD! I have it and listen to it all the time. Clay Aiken is a really talented and hot singer! Listening to his cd you can tell what an awesome voice he has! It's worth every penny and you'll love it. It's a must have for all Clay fans -- and even for those of you who aren't. Clay's one of the best singers out there right now and should have won American Idol. Why he didn't its beyond me, but right now it doesn't matter. It's all about his cd, his new single and his concerts!So BUY THIS CD!!!! You won't regret it. The best part of all is when you buy his cd you are supporting him. If you're a ""claymate"" and don't have this cd get it today. He totally deserves to be famous. And all of the songs on here are great for listening over and over! Plus (to all of the girls who have the hots for him): it comes with a really hot poster of him! =)"
+2,Clay is a one of a kind!,"I love this CD. the song ""measure of a man says it all!"" There are so many people out there that judge people for what they have an not who they are. All of Clay's songs touch your heart! FINALLY someone that is in the spotlight that doen't dress and act like trash! He said ""I will never do anything that I would that I would be ashamed of"". There are not to many performers out there these days that can say that! He is a one of a kind! He has a truly loving and caring heart! Clay Aiken is what this world needs and this CD is the best CD I have heard in a LONG time! If I had kids I wouldn't be afraid for them to listen to it! Clay is the best! Keep up the great work Clay! And stay true to your heart!"
+2,"Nice, energetic and inspirational cd.","I was very excited to get this cd and I was not dissappointed. Clay is a wonderful singer with a big clear voice with a very good range. What I liked most about this cd is that the songs deliver good messages and no dirt. I would say that this album is a mix of pop rock and inspirational. Some of my favorite songs would be:Invisible- fun, upbeat, and good lyric about not being noticed by the person you are attracted to.The Way- Wonderful, romantic and I expect that it will be played at a number of dances and proms.I Will Carry You- reminds me of the songs Bridge Over Troubled Waters and He's Not Heavy, He's My Brother with its moving and inspirational message.This is the Night- another romantic song that gives me the tingles.Measure of a Man- This song could easily fit in a gospel/inspirational album. Fabulous message in it.This cd makes me go back and forth between dancing and getting teary eyed. I bet you will feel the same way."
+2,DIFFERENT BUT ASTOUNDING!!,"While the song selection doesn't allow much room for Clay's awesome glory notes, his amazing voice shines through loud and clear! This album is definitely POP and will forever dispell the Broadway comments often hurled in his direction! Every song on this CD will pull you in...there are no losers here!"
+2,Measure of a Man is a hit!!!!!,"I purchased the Cd today, I listen to it 6 times, it is a great cd, I was surprised at his sound and the type of music he chose for the cd... Great selection and mix of music... I believe this will be a hit for him... I like cuts Number 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,and 11. Great going Clay...."
+2,Speechless,"My car's CD changer currently has The Beatles, The Who, Sting, Eminem, Coldplay and this CD. What all these artists have in common is artistic excellence in their particular genres. This CD let me smiling and speechless today. There's at least four #1 hits on this CD. This man can sing and its been said before but he is the next Sinatra. Amazing range and feeling and the songs are, for the most part, beautiful and powerful.Get this CD....you will not go wrong. It doesn't look like Clay is going to go wrong either :-)"
+2,Wonderful!,"Ever since AI finished I have been waiting for this album to arrive. Now that it has, it surpassed my expectations. I like every song on it. Clay's voice is amazing as always, and his song choices were right on the mark. I hope to hear many more albums from Clay in the future!"
+2,A music fan,"I am totally blown away by this album! I haven't heard anything this great in a very long time. Clay has the most beautiful voice in the world, I highly recommend this CD if you enjoy real music."
+2,FANTASTIC!,I CAN SAY THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST CD TO COME OUT IN A WHILE! THEY DEFINATLY DID A TERRIFIC JOB!
+2,Clay's amazing... his voice is spectacular... he syntellates,"(...) Clay is amazing. Ever since he sang 'Always and Forever', until the final notes of 'Bridge over Troubled Waters', I have followed Clay Aiken closely. I have eagerly anticipated his solo debut, and could not be more pleased. From the powerhouse ballads such as 'Run To Me' and 'I Will Carry You', to the more modern pop tunes like 'Invisible' and 'Perfect Day', Clay captivates you from the very first note until the last. Releasing his ""Broadway"" dramatics with ""No More Sad Song"", or his mellow voice in 'Shine', Clay is perfect all around. As a radio station said earlier this day, Clay will be the next King of Pop. This is surely the most anticipated, and the best male pop album of the year. Congradulations, Clay, from a devoted fan.~"
+2,What has been missing in music for decades!!!!!!!!!,"I love every song on this CD. Clay has proven himself to be be a powerhouse. What a voice and the way he sings Perfect Day absolutely hitting all those high notes. As for Broadway, Broadway couldn't handle what he would bring to the stage. His voice is so pure, so rich and I get chills with each song he gives us."
+2,WOW GO CLAY!,this cd was GREAT! there is definetly something for any age. i am 15 and just adore clay...and i think that his older fans would love this cd also. im going to be looking forward to when he can write his own...but this cd was just great even with other people writing for him. there are so many good songs and it just impresses me everytime i put it in! GO OUT AND GET THIS ONE! i bet ull love it too!
+2,All I can say is wow!,"Clay Aiken's voice shines on this CD!!!! I bought this and well, I have bought one for my mom for her birthday. She has not been able to put it down!! She has listened to it over and over. Thank you Clay for a wonderful album and I can't wait till the next one!"
+2,Wow!,I love every song on this album and think Clay will produce even better in the years to come. Go Clay!!
+2,Awesome CD,"Clay is an amazing new artist and this CD proves that he has versatiliy,range, and heart. His voice is so strong and he evokes so much passion into his songs. Also there are songs to fit anyone's mood whether your happy (When you say you love me, perfect day, invisible, shine) or sad ( No more sad songs) or feel in love (measure of a man, run to me, i will carry you). This CD was worth the wait and worth every dollar!"
+2,Measure of a Man,What a voice this young man has. Can't wait to hear the next one. Except for a couple songs with the instrumental being a bit too loud the CD is perfect. Thank you Mr. Aiken and RCA for wonderful entertainment.
+2,Five Stars,Great songs for a great artist. Clay Aiken is one of a kind. Brilliant vocal performances.
+2,Gotta love it,"As the song song says ""is this the way you measure a man""? If it is then Clay is A+ grade all the way. I was wondering if it was just the show or if he had talent, the CD proves it wasn't a fluke! Worth EVERY Cent!"
+1,Don't Believe The Hype,"Aiken's fans have been building up for months about how great and fantastic his CD's going to be and that it'll sell multi-platinum copies, et al. Well, Gold is a more realistic view for the simple fact that his CD is just okay. I heard the whole CD at a ""hear it before you buy it"" music store - and I'm glad I did. I was only impressed by the song that was originally released as a singles i.e., This Is The Night. Well, at least he tried, but I'd just as soon spend my money on Neil Sadaka's Greatest Hits or Country Sensation LeAnn Rhimes upcoming CD."
+1,Measure Of Bad Music,"Is the music business this desperate to go and sign this poor excuse for a musician to a record contract?A bad CD. Hey Clay, do us all a favor and retire right now, so our ears don't have to be polluted with this garbage any longer."
+1,Horrible!,You must be joking. Clay Aiken looks like a fairy. Dresses like a fairy. Talks like a fairy. He looks like he is made out of clay. Ha! Ha! Voice is down right awful. CD is a mess. He is definitely a product of poor American TV and should not be given the oppurtunity to put out another wretched album. BLAH!
+1,"Good Voice, But....","Let me just start by saying that I am formally educated in music. Unfortunately, I have the exact same criticism about Clay that many (including Simon) have. He's got a huge voice, but he lacks emotion. He can hit high notes, his voice has a richness, but obvious Clay knows nothing of what he sings about. Song stylists are able to show off their voices and make the audience feel it at the same time. That's the sort of thing that separates the Wayne Newton's from the Bruce Springsteen's....or the Kelly Clarkson's from the Sheryl Crowe's. Mr. Aiken just doesn't have that. Screaming out some notes is not singing, it's just plain screaming. And that's the reason he was voted number two and not number one on American Idol. It's not enough to hit notes, make me feel it...I want to feel what the song is saying. Otherwise, seeing or hearing you perform is not worth the price charged."
+1,I love the way I wisper your name when I'm asleep,"Does this guy tape record himself at night? For more grade school poetry, nonsensical statements, and Haiku's written by dumb people go out and get this CD ASAP."
+1,pls. try again next time,Just a reminder to Clay. if you want to succeed in the business as a respected singer and performer i suggest that you work w/ only the best composers and musical arrangers in the business.I have someone like David Foster in mind. Dianne Warren and even Jim Brickman.I don't want to see your talent go to waste.Think about it boy. you deserve the best and work w/ the best in the business.
+1,over rated,"american idol is over rated, clay aikien is over rated, ruben studdard is over rated, the only good thing to come out of american idol is kelly clarkson, this album is crap, i hate to say it but its true, and hes turning into a diva. i got to admit he can sing better than justin timberlake and usher and all those other crap pop singers, but i just dont get why people like this dude. what kind of song is invisible anyway? i couldnt help but laugh hysterically when i first heard that song, it just doesnt seem to be him. if he sticks to more josh groban type of music, maybe i would like him better....the operea stlye would fit him pretty good. i dont mean to offend his fans, but truth hurts"
+1,Stay away from this one,"The material on this CD is terrible, and Clay's uninspired singing just makes the whole endeavor worse. The songs here are as generic and bland as you can imagine, and they contain some of the worst lyrics in pop music history. ""If I were invisible, I would be the smartest man?"" Poor production values don't help. Even the most enthusiastic pop devotee is going to have a hard time respecting this slapped-together piece of commercialism.Clay Aiken also doesn't do himself any favors with his bland and routine delivery. Clay has a powerful voice, and if he had a little more imagination and a little more artistry, he might have elevated some of this material. Instead, he seems to be relaxing on cruise control as he resorts to predictable phrasing and timing with frustrating regularity. No soul, no subtlety, no artistry.Start to finish, this is an obvious rush effort on the parts of the producers, the songwriters, and Clay himself. At least I hope so."
+2,Fantasic CD - Measure of a Pop Star,"Love this CD. All the songs are great. My favorite song is ?When You Say You Love Me'. I listen to the CD over and over, especially that particular song. Clay has a great voice that I can listen to all day long. Hope he is around for a very long time."
+1,No Barry Manilow,I don't care for Barry. Sure Clay's a want to be but he doesn't compare to Barry. He lacks the cheese of him. Also you can't sing along with Clay.
+1,New Extraordinary Talent Turned into Commercialized Trash,"If Measure of a Man is supposed to be good music, than Clay Aiken doesn't measure up.Who in the name of God got hold of this exceptionally talented singer and talked him into singing third rate songs in second-rate country rock style?!Who coached him into sacrificing his natural appeal and remarkable voice to accomodate the masses who pay for this kind of commercialized junk? This CD will offend anyone who knows and appreciates quality music - and Clay Aiken knows it.If he had sung any one of these two-bit songs just as he sings on this CD, all three American Idol judges would have laughed him off the stage and out the back door within 10 seconds.Popular does not equal good, and CDs like this show us why. Clay - please tell us you haven't sold your musical soul for an interlude of fame and fortune. Stick with what you really are - a man of exceptional talent, integrity and good taste.What a waste!- Lover of Good Music. Disgusted with this CD"
+1,Dull As Dishwater,"This album has got to be the most boring, unimaginative CD of the year. All of these five-star reviews are very misleading. I feel that most of them have been written by obsessed Clay fans who feel the need to heap praise on Measure Of A Man simply because ""It's Clay!!!"" Don't be misled! I wouldn't recommend buying this record for anyone as Christmas gift, unless you are trying to make an enemy. A better gift idea would be Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast, or Elephant by The White Stripes. Merry Un-Clay Christmas!"
+1,Clay ? More like mud...,"I'm sorry to every Claymate out there but Clay Aiken isn't really my type. He's annoying, whiny, and not meaningful. It seems like hes marketing to 5th graders and his mom. Invisible is NOT a meaningful love song, its just pure pop. If you want to listen to meaningful male vocals, I would suggest Coldplay, Keane, or Alexi Murdoch.I do think that Clay Aiken has a good voice for Broadway or theater, but when he produces an over the top pop album such as this, he's wasting his talent."
+1,Snore...ZZZZZZZZ,While Clay has a great voice this album was a total bore. Every song sounds exactly the same and I am glad I only listened to the album and didn't waste my money. There are about two good songs off the album and I am already want to puke from hearing one of them.
+2,CLAY DEFINITELY SHOULD'VE WON!!!!!!!,"I absolutely loved this CD and i think everyone in america should own a copy (or maybe 2)!Me and my friends have been behind clay since the beginning (well almost the beginning) and were so excited when he got back on in the wild card show. I was so excited when this CD came out. I love every song on this CD and listen to it 24/7 (more like 25/8)! This is by far the best CD i've bought in years. It was worth every penny. I cant wait for clays next CD! People of all ages can enjoy clay's music. Some of my favorites are Invisible, I will carry you, the way, when you say you love me, no more sad songs, run to me, shine, i survived you, this is the night, perfect day, measure of a man, and touch. Oh wait, thats all of them. I guess that's just one more reason to buy this CD. Oh and one more thing. Don't get me wrong, Rubens a great singer, but CLAY IS #1!!!... GO CLAY!!"
+2,Measure of a Man Measures Up,This musical offering was a superb display of Clay's versatility and powerful range. I keep changing my mind on which song is my favourite. I find myself humming bits of each song when I am alone or walking along the beach. My only regret is that it may take some time before a second album is released and I am already anxiously awaiting that event and will definitely pre-order. Measure of a Man is my all-time favourite cd to listen to and I'm 49 years old so I've listened to a few!
+2,A Great First Album,"Dear Amazonians,I think Clay Aiken is a strong addition to the popular music scene. The combination of his youthful good looks and agile voice make for a great pop musician.On a technical note though, and the reason for my four-star rating, during the song ""When You Say You Love Me,"" we can hear Clay clear his voice at the two minute and forty-three second mark (2:43 on your CD player). This is a minor technicality though that I am sure Clay will overcome with his future releases. All-in-all, I think Clay Aiken is a very talented artist who will only improve with time.Go Clay!Take care,--Daniel"
+2,The REAL American Idol!,I knew this CD would be awesome before I got it but I was totally blown away! I can't even describe it. Clay's voice is totally amazing. I would reccomend this CD to everyone....
+2,Clay is...The Measure of a Man,"I have waited patiently for this CD to come out and I have not been disappointed at all. Every song on this CD is awesome. Clay is truly an amazing singer with soul and compassion flowing through his voice. You will not be disappointed in purchasing this CD. Now I can't wait for Clay to go on tour across America. America has voted, through the record sales, who the real American Idol should have been."
+2,THE BEST VOICE EVER!!,"This is the best music cd I have ever heard. His voice is the most amazing thing. I find myself comparing everyone that sings to him and he wins hands down. I would recommend this to anyone who followed the american idol 2nd season and heard Clay sing. You will not be disappointed!! In my 40 years, I can easily say, Clay Aiken is the greatest singer ever!!"
+2,MUSIC Makes Sense,"I haven't had a CD that I haven't skipped tracks. Even if it's the best of. Clay Aiken had come up with BEST of CLAY on HiS FIRST RELEASE. It's combination of not just pop songs but mix of danceable tunes(Invisible), Country (Perfect Day), Oldies (I Will Carry You), Rock Ripped (No More Sad Songs), Sexy (Touch), Edgy and heart twisting(I Survived You). There is a story in every tract and Artist let's you be a part of that Journey. Fans and Avid Music Listener would not be disappointed. Why are you still reading.. GO BUY ONE and HEAR for YOURSELF."
+2,MEASURING UP!,"Clay's debut album is amazing. Every track is very good listening. There are fast, slow and mid tempo songs. Clay's voice is superb! He has delivered a wonderful first CD that is able to be enjoyed by fans of all ages. He sings songs about a variety of subjects from all relationship angles. Just hearing this CD is uplifting. Excellent!"
+2,Just what I expected,I knew this would be great. He has such an awesome voice. He can make any song great. This is the best cd I have purchased in years.
+2,Love the CD....... I play it over and over again!!,"I absolutely love Clay's CD. I really like every song on the CD. When I got Kelly Clarkson's cd I skiped over a few songs. A few of the songs took some getting used to, but with Measure of a Man I wanted to listen to every song in it's entirety. It is so nice not to have to worry about the lyrics of the songs that my children listen to.They are 12 and 9 and they enjoy the cd as much as I do. It's about time someone has come out with some nice clean music that is in my opinion EXCELLENT!!"
+2,Worth the Wait!,Clay sounds better than ever! I should buy another one for the car I can't stop listening.
+2,OUTSTANDING!,"I followed Clay Aiken through the Am. Idlol 2 competition. His voice just completely blew me away! And it still does today! His Measure of a Man is a wonderful buy for anyone. There are songs on here that will touch your heart and some that will make you want to sing and/or dance. The one called ""The Way"" is so beautiful -- and Measure of a Man -- wonderful. I bought 2 CD's already and have requests for more for Christmas gifts. A great buy. You won't go wrong with purchasing Measure of a Man by Clay Aiken!My opinion is that the Amazon editor has missed a call on this one. It's a beautiful CD.And I can't wait for his new single to be released with Invisible & Solitaire!"
+2,A Wonderful CD from an Extraordinary Performer!,"I was anxiously awaiting Clay's CD and bought it in pre-sale. After hearing it for the first time, I bought several more copies for loved ones! Clay is amazing and the CD is absolutely wonderful! Devoted Clay fans will be extremely proud, and others will be impressed by the range of this album. I saw a review that stated it was wonderful vanilla -- but I say it's full of rich flavors. I can honestly say that every song is good, and most are ideal showcases for Clay's amazing vocal instrument. I will surely wear out both CDs I'm keeping for my own use! Thank you, Clay and RCA, for this wonderful CD!"
+2,Measure of a Man,Each time I listen to the CD I find new things in the words and the music that pull me in. I purchased this CD on the 15th of October and have listened to it exclusively while in the car since. I will be playing this CD for along time to come.Clays voice is so refreshing and clear that all the songs come across with passion and strength. I would liked to have heard more of the same songs we fell in love with when listening to him on American Idol. Less pop and background singers..Just Clay and his strong voice and range to listen to. A Christmas special CD of all the old Christmas songs we grew up with would be a Classic and show off his fantastic voice. A special on TV for the Holidays with Clay Aiken singing Christmas tunes would be great also.I am already looking forward the next 10 or 20 CDS to come out in the future. He is now my favorite male vocalist.
+1,AMAZING!!,"It's AMAZING how horrible this CD is. The truth needs to be told, and the other reviews for this CD up to this point are very misleading. Clay has talent for sure. It takes talent to dupe all of America into thinking you have a wonderful voice. Clay, I love you, you're my homey, but for God's sake.. stop making music. Or at least release it independently so we don't have to see and hear this CD everywhere we go. The first two tracks are disappointing. Three and four are boring, and the rest are just plain gut-wrenchingly awful. I'm sorry for all you Clay fans out there that will have problems with what I'm saying but please be honest with yourselves and boycott Aiken."
+1,Don't like the songs. They do not compliment Clay's voice.,Sorry. This CD was a great disappointment. The songs are terrible. These songs are not meant for Clay's voice. He needs to sing better songs than whats on this Cd. Where's the power of Clay's voice. He needs to pick his songs carefully in the future. Very disappointed with this one.
+1,Very disappointed....,"Clay has a fantastic voice. There is NO doubt about that, but the music seems forced and contrived. Maybe if I listen more I may learn to like it, but for now, I'm disappointed in the effort, not Clay's voice, the production..."
+2,Clays Measure of A Man DOES MEASURE UP!,"Its evident after hearing the first few tracks that this is one man that will have a long lasting pop career. Think Barry Manilow (who Clay somewhat resembles) and Neil Diamond (sorry kids if you haven't heard of these guys ask your parents)Clay sings from the heart and you FEEL his music as you are listening to it. He may have been ripped off of the American Idol title, but he now has a certified NUMBER ONE in this CD which will be a huge seller. Eat your FAT heart out Ruben! In 6 months you will be all but forgotten. CLAY gets an A+++ for this work!"
+1,Of couse he's number one!,"Most Clay fans are buying from 2 - 10 copieseach to help boost his sells! This isunfair giving us a false number of peopleactually buying! But how else can theykeep him in that number one spot withthat slop! Yeah,he's number one all right!A one star rating!!!!"
+2,A little something for everyone,"I wasn't sure what to expect with this CD other than a great voice. What I got was that and a great mixture of ballads, mid-tempo songs and songs filled with angst and love. There is something for everyone on this album. Don't listen to reviews that say it is too vanilla or lacks even a hint of sexual innuendo. Listen to the song Touch and hear the sexy longing in the voice and the words. The only thing better than listening to this album would be to see it performed live."
+2,AWESOME CD,CLAY AIKEN IN MY OPINION IS THE AMERICAN IDOL. Clay is an awesome singer. He has proven that with his new CD. His songs are awesome. No matter what anyone say's Clay has an amazing vocal range. Clay you will go far. I can't wait to hear your songs on the radio.
+2,Disappointed with some of the reviews on Measure Of A Man!,"We have enough ""HIP-HOP"" & ""RAP"" music it's about time that we can listen to a song and understand the words and not be afraid for our children to listen!I bought Clay's CD the day it was released and was so excited.I couldn't wait to listen to it on my way home.I was very happy with the songs and Clay's outstanding smooth vocals.We need more Clay's to help shape the music industry by standing strong in his beliefs & values....Clay...don't change and thank you for helping to put a little dignity back in the world & music to soothe our souls."
+2,MEASURE OF A DEBUT CD,"Anyone who's got 2244 reviews at Amazon.com in only 3 weeks, has to be doing something right.Clay Aiken has the voice and the talent. There's not a single song on this CD that I would consider bland. Billboard said it was THE BEST POP ALBUM OF 2003, and I agree. This is a terrific debut CD. Clay takes every song to another level. He makes it look so easy.I would ignore the reviews that insult his looks, his fans, and his songs. They're all wrong. They're all insecure. They're all jealous. Aiken's got game!!! A lot of it!!!"
+1,The Return of Frisco,"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you....Jack Wagner reincarnated. Or is it Michael Bolton? Either way, this sound should have died with the 80's. For those who claim Clay is a boy band extension, may I respectfully say: PUH-LEEZE! The kid has a nice voice, but this is not pop music. This is your mom's Kenny G with vocals."
+1,"It's sad when ""Invisible"" is the best song...","Wow, this is one of the worst CDs I've listened to all year long. Clay has talent, but I don't understand how someone could care so little about the music they're putting out. Cliched, soulless, derivative schlock. Doesn't he have even a little artistic integrity? Everyone involved with this album should be embarrassed.Oh well, I'm sure his fans will eat up anything he produces."
+1,Rehash Anyone??,"Clay is the right name for this boy because he has been shaped and molded all the way. And Aiken well that just describes how my ears feel after sampling this trash. I got this CD for my 13 year old girl for her birthday and it has to be the most over produced cleaned up lifeless bile I have heard since the first New Kids and New Edition cuts way back when.This whole CD sounds like somebody swept up the left-overs from every ""Boy-Band"" that came before and tried to patch it together with some cohesiveness. An absolute joke.That this has sold over 2 million is is ridiculous..but than again the very idea that C-rap has become recognized as a a form of actual music ain't saying much either.The success of this fellow has nothing to do with the ""Measure of a man"" but rather the ""measure"" of tolerance to rehashed garbage and ""Measure"" of outright ignorance to real music that the public has today."
+1,"Clay's been stripped of his ""soul""","There is no evidence of Clay's soul in this collection of songs, which was such a part of his performances on American Idol. This recording is a ""paint-by-numbers"" pop CD that is utterly boring and a huge disappointment. Clay has been stripped of his ""soul"" in this CD. His talents are completely lost on this endeavor and he is capable of truly fantastic performances."
+1,Fantastic,Every song in the album is wonderful and he has such a beautiful voice. I never tire of listening to it.
+1,Disappointed in California,"I eagerly awaited the release of this album, but was quite disappointed when I heard it. Other than This is the Night, the remaining songs are very plain and quite forgettable, and you will have a difficult time not skipping ahead to the next song in hopes of something better. I can't help but feel that the album was rushed to market, and that in doing so, good song choices were not made. The songs simply do not showcase Clay's singing ability and range, and many of their lyrics and melodies leave a lot to be desired. I wish I could have written a wonderful review, but unless your an absolute Clay diehard fanatic, I think that you will be disappointed with this album."
+1,what.................. he wont be big,ok clay has a good vocie but come on hes ugly in the songs are the same'ol pop songs just think of him as another ruben good vocie but to ugly but one thing ruben can sing better in is a real singer with good song but clay sucks big time he wont be big so trust me on this one i know music in i know when i say this cd ant worth it dont buy it ant worth the money theres not even one good song on this cd this whole cd sucks so DONT BUY IT
+1,Very bland,"I am a big fan of pop music among other genres but this album lacks a personality. Sort of like being stuck in a time warp and transported back to the late 90s. The songs just seem to blend together. It also appears as if Mr. Aiken is not too invested in his on product, he seems very detached from the songs.I also found the album overproduced. It lacks oomph and edge, in other words, I found it boring."
+2,GREAT CD!!!!!!!!,Clay Aiken does it again! This is a great CD and recommend it to any one with ears!
+2,Can't Stop Listening,I have never bought a CD where I lovedevery track. Keep changing my mind onfavorites. My Way should be a lovesong that is around for years. Givesme chills and makes me want to fall inlove. When You Say You Love me makesme dance. Listening to Measure of aMan I think these words should touchyour soul. Finally a singer singingsongs of love and longing without beingvulgar. Clay you should be proud.
+2,LOVE IT..LOVE IT,"Mr. Aiken's AMAZING VOICE and the beautifully written SONGS make this a MUST HAVE CD for everyone...There is a little bit of everything on this CD from upbeat love songs to moving ballads...Clay's voice really shines on ""I WILL CARRY YOU"", ""INVISIBLE"" and ""TOUCH"" have great upbeat tempos, ""RUN TO ME"" and ""NO MORE SAD SONG"" prove CLAY can really rock, and you just can't help but sing along to ""WHEN YOU SAY YOU LOVE ME"" which is my FAVORITE song on the CD... I recommend you BUY THIS CD TODAY!!"
+2,Powerful,"Although the actual instrumental engineering leaves a bit to be desired with heavy-handed drum beats that at times over-shadow the singer. Overall, Mr. Aiken leaves you aching for more with this CD. His powerful pop ballads are chock full of interesting and stunning vocal creativity and even the weakest of the songs; he manages to pull off as only Mr. Aiken can do. If this `rushed and hurried' CD by previous management group 19 sounds this good and is selling in the triple millions, I can't wait to hear what Clay's NEW MANAGEMENT team has in store for the upcoming year!!!Favorites: Measure of A Man, Perfect Day and Shine and Solitaire is the srtongest vocally by far."
+2,Clay is nothing short of a pure phemonenon!!!,"I have to say that I have been a little less enthused about music in the past 5 years. However, for the first time in years I am just blown away by the EXTREME talent of Clay Aiken. I have never heard anything quite so beautiful, than his voice, in all of my life. I love EVERY song on this CD. I got this CD when it first came out and I can not stop listening to it. From the second I get in my car until I get out, that CD is blasting in my car!! The enthusiasm that I have for this talented man's music is indescribable. I feel like a teenager again because his music makes me scream with absolute joy. I would recommend this CD to anyone and everyone because the intensity and electricity that exudes from his voice is miraculous!!"
+2,"Powerful Voice, A Good Man","This is THE CD to give for all Christmas gifts! Not only does Clay have an amazing voice, he is truly a good person who wants to help people. For those who want to benefit Clay's charity works, check out GIFTED by Kirk Martin at kirkmartinbooks.com - the author is donating $5.00 from every copy to the Bubel-Aiken Foundation during December to help kids with learning disabilities. You will love Clay's CD and love this book! Can't wait for more from Clay!"
+2,Measure of A Man,"I love this album! In order, my favorites are: Touch, Measure of A Man, No More Sad Songs, I Will Survive You and Invisible. In my opinion, these showcase his voice the best."
+2,I can't help it; I liked this CD.,"First of all, I would not have bought this CD if it were recorded by any one other than Clay Aiken.I like the guy; I think he's the ""real deal"".I actually like the song Invisible more than I thought I would.It is very catchy and I find myself singing it long after I've turned it off.I don't find most of the other songs to be outstanding or even greatly original. I do however enjoy Perfect Day and No More Sad Songs. Clearly Clay had a hand in choosing some of these tunes as the lyrics reflect on Clay's own professed religious and spiritual beliefs. Most of the songs allow Clay to showcase his beautiful vocals.BR>I would love to hear him do Solitaire and to hear Bridge over Troubled Water again. I wish that those two cuts were on this CD.I am looking forward to hearing more from Clay; original music and covers that really show what he's got.I wish Clay all the success in the world and am happy to do my part to support his future in music."
+1,clay has done better,I like clay. But I was not to thrill with this cd. Rueben seem to be more impressive
+2,measure of a man,"This is a fabulous cd. I can listen to it over and over again. Clay is a special, wholesome, and extremely talented individual who's voice is definitely a gift from God!! Sorry he was robbed of being named ""American Idol"" #2's winner. He so deserved it."
+2,Clay is so special,"There is something very, very special about Clay. I get chills when I listen to him sing. I can't remember the last time anyone's voice made me feel like that. I just can't get enough of him. This cd is outstanding! I love all the songs. I especially like ""I Survived You"". I find it hard to get through the cd as I keep replaying each song. I do wish they would have put ""Solitaire"" on this cd, but maybe the next one. I'd also love to see Neil Sedaka write and produce the next one. Clay, you're awesome, the cd is awesome! We love you!!!"
+2,I LOVE CLAY!!!!,"I deffinitly love clay! And the album is pretty good. Well, CLay is wonderful but i am a little dissapointed at the way they tone down his voice. Plus, I am not a huge pop fan. But, I still get chills listening to this album. I hope someday he writes his own music and makes an album that is truly his. I think that would be the best."
+1,Disappointing,"The majority of the songs on this album are very poorly written; borderline cheesy.Although Clay's voice has improved even further since winning runner up on American Idol, these songs do not do his voice justice.""Invisible"" is the strongest song on the album and is very catchy, but the album just nose dives after the 1st song.Being a huge fan of American Idol, I am extremely disappointed in Clay's debut album. His sales may end up being higher than Kelly Clarkson's or Justin Guarini's, but out of the 3, I'd have to say that Kelly is still American Idol's golden child.I'll pass Clay's cd onto someone else and keep Kelly's in my cd player. Too bad that Clay didn't receive the same quality of songs as Kelly did. Now I can only cross my fingers and hope that Ruben & Tamyra will not have an album full of poorly written songs like Clay and Justin have."
+2,What the music industry fears most!!!!,"A clean cut album from a TRUE clean cut artist.You can listen to this cd with anyone and not fear the messages like today's music.Each song can fit a person's past or feelings so well. Most of us have endured the hardships, love, and blessings that this young man sings of.Do not be fooled by the bad reviews by the industry paid critics and reviewers. They say this cd is bad because the industry fears Clay and his fans.The music industry says we all want to hear hip hop - rap - sex - infidelity messages. LOL GUESS WHAT??Listen up record producers. If this was true, tell me why Clay Aiken is the hottest thing in MUSIC today, period???His music is outselling ANYTHING put out by 95% of the so called stars today."
+2,Measure of a Man Measures Up,"I love Clay Aiken, and yes, I could probably listen to him sing the phone book. BUT, this album is truly fantastic, IMO. My favorite song changes daily, even hourly, and I love every track on the CD!! I can't remember this happening since Carole King's Tapestry, umpteen years ago! I love romantic, sing-along-able songs and this CD is loaded with them. Not enough edge, some critics are grousing?? Hey, there's more nerve-grating edge than I can bear in today's music world; give me more, more, more of this kind of music, and I'll buy as much as I can possibly afford, for myself and for gift-giving!"
+2,Can I add more stars please?,"I would have to to even come close to what I feel is the best CD out this year. It's not filled with foul language, sexual innuendos, and you can actually understand the lyrics!!! What a concept!!! Clay's voice and emotion come through crystal clear on each and every track. While I've been a Clay fan since his Atlanta audition, I know people who weren't and they have listened to the CD and are now convinced. No matter what perception you may have about Clay, the man can sing!"
+2,An amazing CD,"It is such a welcome to be able to purchase a CD that not only is such a pleasure to listen to, but am able to understand EVERY word of each song. I do not buy many CD's today, as most of the music is just loud, unintelligible noises that all sound the same. This CD is such a ""breath of fresh air"" and also ""no sex"", but is still such a hit."
+2,Simply Amazing!,"Clay is simply amazing! His powerful, crystal clear voice is shown on all cuts; I have never listened to a CD where I have liked every single track on it. My favorite song keeps changing daily. This CD is every bit worth the money to buy it and more. No wonder it sold double platinum."
+2,fantastic!,I love his voice. Clay always takes me there. I love every song and I can't wait for his next album.
+1,Does not live up to the hype,"I don't know what all the hype is about. In my opinion Clay Aiken is a little overrated. He does have a powerful voice; however, the CD is mostly ballads and all of the songs sound basically the same, with the exception of Invisible which is a little creepy since it seems to be about a stalker. If you like ballads I would stick with Josh Groban."
+1,Darn!,"I really wanted to enjoy this cd, but as many times as I have listened to it......I just cant. Yes, Clay has a good voice, but I hear no emotion in it. Maybe a better choice of songs for his voice would help. I feel, in time, he will mature into a more rounded performer."
+1,*1/2 stars,"I didn't care much for Clay on AI (or Ruben, for that matter), but I got the CD anyway since he has a really good voice. Well, there are a couple good songs on this CD, such as ""Invisible"", although some of the lyrics are weird (""if I was invisible then I could just watch you in your room""), ""No More Sad Songs"", and the chorus to ""I survived you"". Overall, though, I didn't really care for the CD. If you were a fan of him on the show, you'll definitely like this album."
+1,Middle of the Road,"Invisible is the only song on this cd that is any good,my wife loves Clay,but I always tell her he won`t be around long and neither will American Idol.as far as easy listening goes it is pleasing enough but don`t look for any rock n roll here."
+1,THIS IS ATROCIOUS!,"my God! this actually gets zero stars!!! how can anyone listen to this schlock?!?! clay aiken sounds exactly like the backstreet crossed with whitney houston. a CD full of sorry sounding pop hooks and soppy balladry is just absolutely aweful! if you want some good pop hooks and ballads, then get simon and garfunkle instead. and if you feel like some soppy balladry then get david bowie's ""hunky dory""...just make sure you pass on this true piece of crap of an album...seriously, this sucks really really bad"
+1,Could this be worse?,"Without the studio trickery, he would be doing community college musicals. The make-over doesn't do it for me either. I wouldn't spend the money and I'd give it away if it were given to me. What new lows will America's talent standards slip to?"
+1,Total shock,"Don't belive the hype. 2 good tracks, one being the single Bridge Over Troubled Water. He is so talented but this cd is baaad. What happened? I loved him on the show, but the song choices are lame to say the least. Maybe the next one will be better. Better to burn than to buy this one."
+1,Material on this CD is below par!,"I was very disappointed in this first CD from Clay. There is still nothing wrong with his voice, which I admired from the beginning of his appearance on American Idol. But the songs on this effort are rather ordinary, if not downright boring. I would have enjoyed more covers of older or modern standards, such as the effort he made on ""Bridge Over Troubled Waters"". He deserves better management!! His voice talent deserves a far better team behind it. I hope future outings have material up to his capabilities."
+1,Why?!,"Who buys and listens to his stuff?! I got this CD as a gift and must say I was very disappointed to hear that this is what America likes? His voice sounds so average ""broadway musical"" and not outstanding at all. My bet is he can thank American Idol that he sells any albums at all."
+1,Disappointing,"Having watched Clay really get deep in his singing on American Idol, I expected much more from him than he delivers on this CD. The arrangements are weak, his singing is shallow, and the songs all sound the same. For a person of such depth and range in his songs, this is a very poor compilation. I am vastly disappointed."
+1,Not as good as it could have been,"In watching Clay on TV, I was in hopes of great things from him in his first CD. It was VERY vanilla! Nothing spectacular...or stretching. I think he played it safe and I was hoping it sounded a bit better. I won't purchase it. I borrowed the CD from a friend and decided not to buy it. I think you'll be disappointed if you purchase this CD."
+1,American idle is more like it...,"Clay Aiken has to be one of the worst singers ever to come off of American Idol. The songs on his debut CD are all predictible and sleep-inducing. Even William Hung is capable of making a better CD than this drab garbage. With boring singles like ""Invisible"" and ""The Way,"" I can't understand how Americans could make this guy a star. Please, Clay, if you insist on making more music, at least have the decency of doing a nice gay anthem like ""I Will Survive"" or ""YMCA."""
+2,Clay Aiken's Measure of a Man cd,"I happen to love Measure of a Man by Clay Aiken! His voice is just so pure and just a pleasure to listen to!All the songs have a meaning to them that anyone listening could find something to fit their lives!I listen to this cd daily, that is why I have to have multible copies!"
+2,The next Steve Perry,"When I first heard this album with my headphones I went straight to ""This is the Night"" then ""Measure of a Man"". I love both of them. I played them a couple of times at a level I don't think alot of people would prefer. But it sounds outstanding with the music INIDE your head. I then played the rest of the album and was not surprised to hear that ALL of the performances were just as great. I'm telling you, Clay Aiken knows just when to deliver the knockout punch in any song he sings. I believe his vocal strength matches up with former Journey lead singer Steve Perry. I can hear Clay singing the songs, ""Still They Ride"", ""Lights"" or ""Too Late"". The man definately knows his craft. It's no wonder his album is already ""DOUBLE PLATINUM""."
+2,DHGM,"CLAY IS THE BEST I'VE HEARD IN YEARS. I just love his voice. It's clear and he sings soooooooo well. Love his album. I'm sooooooooo happy he sold over 600,000 in a week. Wish him the best in the future. I excited for him to do another album in the future. His voice is the best."
+1,Love Clay's voice & talent but NOT this CD.,"All the cuts are so similar and so boring. There is very little passion, emotion, or personality in this CD. Honestly, next time I am out of town in a hotel, I'm leaving it for the maid.I loved Clay on American Idol. I wish he'd done the CD with ""Solitaire"", ""Buttercup"" and others from the show."
+1,A disapointed debut album,"I've anticipated this cd for some time and must say it is not what I had expected it to be. I thought it would contain more ballads, lite pop and broadway songs, which he performed on American Idol. This cd is very boring, everything sounds alike. Clay has great range but the music Clive Davis selected for his first cd does not show the versatility shown on American Idol. I still believe Clay is Broadway, not this run of the mill type music."
+1,Not good enough,"I feel that with Clay's incredible range, he can do far better. This CD is too unimaginative and bland. I'm returning mine unopened. Sorry, Clay, better luck next time."
+2,It's Clay all the way,I have been following Clay from the beginning and when I heard his song Invisible at the concert I could not waite for the CD to come out. Well it is finally here and I love it. He could sing the Gold Fish song and I would still love it. I think he has that Frank Sinatra make your heart melt voice. The writers need to get moving and write him some really great songs. If you like Clay you will LOVE this CD.
+2,"Solid debut effort from the ""skinny white boy"".","Don't take offense at the title, Clay Aiken called himself that in his first audition for American Idol. That was also when I first noticed his amazing voice.His debut album is full of catchy pop tunes. My favorite tracks are ""the Way"" (lovely ballad) and ""Measure of a Man"". My main quibble with the CD are the preponderance of 'love' songs. I realize that Aiken has quite a female following, but I like to hear songs about other subjects. After a while, the lyrics begin to sound the same. I'm a melody freak though, so I don't place as much emphasis on lyrical content. How many ways can one sing ""baby""? It's a good first effort and I look forward to more variety from Aiken in the future. His beautiful voice deserves only the best."
+2,Awesome,"Clay Aiken is going places noone has been in a long, long time. What a talent! What a voice! What a role model to today's youth.... thanks Clay!"
+2,Clay Aiken Roxs!,I am a big fan of Clay and once again I say the producers of American Idol made a big mistake...Clays single was great but this is 100 times better....defientley one of the best CD's of 2003! Every Track is great..My Fav's: Every Track!!
+2,Fantastic CD-the guy who gave only 1 star must be a retard,This CD is really great. I enjoy listening to every single song every day. Clay's single was great and his album is even better. Keep up the good work Clay!!!
+1,Disapointing,"Obviously people voted for Clay Aiken based his incredible covers of good songs during the competition, and a teenager wouldn't have been too familiar with alot of those songs because they we're often classic oldies. But for some reason they have decided to make him put out this cd full of the kind of songs that teenagers will probably go for and is nothing like what he had sung to win votes and gain the oppurtunity to make this cd in the first place. So I lost out and I can't understand why they did that. I just hope his next cd has a wider musical range."
+1,Disappointing debut from a very talented young man,"I agree with the other reviews that Clay Aiken has one of the most beautiful voices in music today. But I am disappointed in his new album. He has been interviewed many times saying ""I sing from my heart about things that move me,"" yet, it seems as if every song sounds the same. I blame this on poor writing on and not on the vocalist himself. I am a HUGE Clay supporter and rooted for him throughout the entire American Idol competition, but I must say, this album does nothing for me. After hearing ""Bridge over Troubled Water"" I was expecting to be really WOWED by his debut album... I am bummed out this one didn't stack up to his single. I am surprised there are so many people impressed by this CD... I can't help but wonder what song I'm listening to when every track sounds like the same ol' same ol' to me."
+1,a disappointment for a HUGE Clay fan!,"I was a HUGE Clay fanatic throughout all the AI hype. I fell in love with his voice and his personality and dashing good looks. However, this CD disappointed me. The voice that I fell in love with was his ""live"" voice, and I don't like his ""studio"" voice very much. I like 2 or 3 of the songs on the cd, but it makes me sad to give it a bad review, because I was looking forward to this cd since May."
+2,"Great voice, great songs, no direction","Finally the American Idol 2 after-race is over. Clay has made it to the finish. So, what does his new album has to give his fans? Good music, good vocals, but no overal direction. Sometimes a listener may be wondering if this is just a vocal exercise, to show range and vocal abilities of Clay. In the words of Simon -- ""So what?"".Neverthelss, I went out and bought the album and don't regret it. I am sure that you will neither."
+2,yummy,Clay is sooooooooooooo delicious. Everytime I listen to this masterpiece I like it even more! For the first time in my life I have been brought to tears by a VOICE.
+2,"Clay's Aiken is ""Simply The Best""","Nobody has come even remotely close to my all time idol....Tina Turner. Her physical beauty, her wonderful personality, her amazing voice, the awesome lyrics in her songs....and I could go on and on.But Clay Aiken is giving her a run for her money in all those areas !! His CD is 'Simply The Best' I've heard in a very long time.I have listened to it over and over trying to determine which one of the songs is my favourite. But I can't narrow it down...I LOVE all of them.I now have to go out and buy another copy for my car so that I can listen to it while driving as well.The CD is:C......Captivating !L......Lively !A......Awesome !Y......Yummy !"
+2,A Home Run for Clay,"When I first heard the CD I was surprised because it was not what I expected. As I listened to the songs I realized it was great stuff---a different style of music that shows he can do anything. As I read the other reviews I'm surprised at how many people, like me, were searching for music whose lyrics could be understood and which had meaning. For too long Pop Music has been filled with profanity and violence. As for ""teenie boppers"" and ""Grannies""----Clay's fan numbers speak for themselves---We have the power now. Go Clay!!!!!!!!"
+2,Excellent first CD. Well Done.,"I have been looking forward to this CD for a while and now that I have it, I am certainly not disappointed. I find that the more I listen to the songs, the more I love them.My favourites are No More Sad Songs; Invisible; I Survived You and I Will Carry You.Buy this CD - it is worth every penny."
+2,"amazing ,and can I say amazing","I just bought my first cd in years.Its The Clay Aiken MOAM.Ive been trying to pick A favorite and its impossible.When I listen to one ,I say thats the best,then when the next track has ended I say oh man that has to be the next single.I am glad im not the one that makes the decisions on the next single.I can hear and reconize the words,I can sing along,I get a good feeling.I feel no need to run from the police or to go slap anyone ,to shake my booty,nor to start cussing,so maybe im out of the loop to feel good about what ive heard.I must be so uncool,because i actually feel good and think maybe the world will all get better.I could not say it the way I feel but if i had a month to say it just right I could do a better job.Thank You Clay for making the sun shine brighter today."
+2,Pleasantly Surprised...,"I was a huge fan of Mr Aiken's during American Idol but the over produced single had me doubting whether or not I would enjoy the full length CD. I am pleasantly surprised because Clay sounds like...Clay. But he also sounds like a genuine pop star and puts his magnificant voice to good work here. The Way is sensual and beautiful. Perfect Day is uplifting, and Measure of a Man sums up Clay to a tee. A great freshman effort here and I cant wait for the next."
+2,The Best Ever,The more I listen to Clay's new CD the better I like it. He has a beautiful voice and I could listen to it all day. You can understand the words as he sings them which is not the case for alot of other singers. I hope he continues to sing and make more CDs but most of all I hope he finishes his education.
+2,MOAM is Wonderful,"Mr. Aiken has a phenomenal voice. There is no ""skippable"" song on this CD at all--they are all spectacular. My wife and I both love the CD and highly recommend it."
+2,BUY THIS CD!!!,"This CD is wonderful for every member of the family to listen to--together! Clay has done a beautiful job incorporating that beautiful voice with some beautiful lyrics and taking us into his world. It's wonderful that he can make an album that all ages can listen to without parents having to censor bad language, etc. The best way to listen to this album is to go into a totally dark room, lay down on the couch or bed with headphones on. What a personal experiences, listening to this glorious voice! I already own 4 copies and plan to buy more for Christmas presents this year. The Lord has truly blessed this wonderful man. THIS CD IS A MUST-HAVE!"
+2,Just amazing!!!!,"Measure of a Man is an incredible debut album from this exciting new talent. From the haunting title song to the romantic ballad The Way, the songs on the CD showcase the powerful vocals and beautiful lyrics that this ""Idol"" shows us in his every performance."
+1,"Not ""electrifying"" Clay, but ""electrified"" Clay","The most enduring criticism of ""commercial pop"" music is that by the time the producers get done with their electronica and multiple tracking, the singer gets lost in the shuffle. Such is the case here. The Clay Aiken with the dazzling talent and soaring high notes that we loved on American Idol is buried in a sea of ""production"" so that the album becomes another of so many that literally ""anybody"" could have sung. I guess we'll have to wait until he's proven he can sell enough ""commercial mainstream"" to take the ""risk"" of a ""Broadway"" album, or to sing the the hard-to-sing oldies that he became famous for on AI.Love ya Clay, just not this album."
+2,Miss Clay's vocal range..,"Some other reviewer posted that people are saying negative things or critiquing his album just due to CNN's comments. Clay is not perfect nor is his record company but it is a great album and I find myself going to back to the orginal A I tapes I have just to hear him sing out the songs like ""Everlasting Love"" and ""BOTW"" to hear that amazing range. Thats all."
+1,You've Got to be Kidding,"For all those who compare Ruben and Clay, there is no comparison. Ruben won b/c he is a true talent. While Clay had to be ""made over"", Ruben is still Ruben. I listened to Clay's first 5 songs and had to turn it off. While he can sing other peoples songs well he cannot hold a tune to his own album. I was extremely disappointed, and would not buy this CD."
+1,Overrated,"Give me a break. I do not see what all the fuss is about. I listened to this CD and although Clay sings well, the songs are boring ballads and they all sound the same. I agree with all the negative reviews from the media. This album is nothing to get excited about and I sure wouldn't waste my money on it. You'll get more for you money with Josh Groban's new CD."
+1,Title should have been...,"More like Measure of a Queen. Clay Aiken releases her first full disc with much fanfare and hype, too bad she doesn't deliver. Each song is painstakingly boring and just used as a vehicle for her to try and recapture the Idol glory days. If only this disc really were ""Invisible,"" then we'd all be a lot happier. The only thing more excrutiatingly bad than this is the fear that soon we will have Reuben Chubs dropping his CD. Please Idols disappear!"
+1,"awful music, awful songwriting, robotic performances","the songwriting is so below average; i'm finding it incredibly hard to believe that all of you people are buying it. you've been brainwashed by clive davis and his cronies at RCA. can't you see they're selling american idol, not clay aiken the singer. this is by far the best selling below average pop album in years. overpriced songwriters wrote the songs, overpriced producers produced the music and you're all fools for buying into this trite, vanilla music. shame on you."
+1,What is the world coming to?,Clay Aiken stinks! He is a manufactured 'pop star' whose facial expressions on American Idol made him look constipated!These songs are cliched and over-sung. Let's hope Ruben's effort is better than this sentimental rubbish
+1,The new marketing success story....,"How much worse can bad pop music get? Clay Aiken worse! This CD reminds me why I stopped listening to top 40 radio 10 years ago. ""Measure of a Man"" is proof that you can put nothing in a box, wrap it in pretty teenybopper wrapping, call it ""great"" and people will come running to buy it. Look, this nondescript, manufactured creature's CD has generated over 2000 reviews so far. Wow, alot of fools are buying this nonsense.YOU ARE SLAVES, WAKE UP!Every Brittany (Her initials are ""B.S."" How obvious can you get?), Christina and Clay CD that you purchase pushes REAL music further and further out of the public's reach. Start reversing this trend by not purchasing this garbage."
+1,"MANILOW ""WANNABE""","Okay, Clay Aiken may be a dork in person, but the fact of the matter is he won runner up in American Idol and can sing, and that's about it.When I saw him on American Idol, I was disgusted! Clay sings cheesy awful ballads that make you want to hit the ""mute"" button on your remote. What's even more disgusting is his God-awful wardrobe! The fact that so many teenage girls out there are so in love with Clay makes me want to vomit!!! This music is for nerds only! GET REAL!!!!"
+1,cd up for trash,tried to listen to it again to give it a chance. still it sounded as disgusting as the first try.my only advice to Clay now is to make sure he completes his college degree soonest cos he may be back sooner teaching than he expects.i also wish him all the luck in his future endeavors.i know he has already lost several fans who can tell good music from bad.
+2,"WOW, WOW, WOW","beautiful, heartfelt, and the best voice in the world...this cd is absolutly amazing and your right 5 starts is far from enough..clay aiken, he finally came along and showed everyone what real music and talent is about.Im so glad that i can listen to his music, and its not like the junk you hear on the radio from people who cant sing.BEAUTIFUL there no other words to explain it"
+2,I'm mesmerized by each and every song!!!,"I have already listened to Clay's new CD 4 times today. Each and every song has me entranced. I've heard previews of some of the songs on the internet, but I'm sooooo glad to finally have it in my hot little hands. I can't seem to put it down. Bravo to CLAY for sticking to your guns and putting out such a beautiful CD that so many will enjoy!!!"
+2,awesome!,"This CD really reflects the artist. Every track is excellent! If you are a Clay fan, I highly recommend this CD. If you aren't yet a fan, after hearing this you will be!"
+1,HYPE SELLS,This is the most over rated album of the year..The hype surrounding Clay Aiken and this album is a giant foolery of the American CD buying public..If you like boring than buy his album..Suckers!
+1,This is why the record companies are failing!,"So why did people who bought this buy it? Because Clay is ""cute""? Because he won a national karaoke search and everybody feels they must buy this because the media hyped it up so much? Because a bunch of writers and music producers (including Simon Cowell!)rushed him into the studio to sing over a bunch of generic songs written before he even appeared on TV? Or because he has a good voice? Do people who buy this kind of drivel EVER care about the music underneath it all?? Or the fact that this guy basically had nothing to do with the production or writing of this lame material? Have you actually listened to these laughable lyrics? DON'T YOU KNOW HOW MANY GREAT ARTISTS YOU'RE MISSING OUT ON BECAUSE YOU THINK THIS GUY IS CUTE AND HAS A NICE VOICE???"
+1,SAVE THE VOICE FOR BROADWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"Clay Aiken's album is an absolute joke. The songs on this album are so lame and so cliche. I mean just look the first single ""Invisible."" Usually labels put out their best song on the album first and ""Invisible"" is what they came up with? Give me a break. This song has no lasting airplay capabilities. Also, if this cd was the greatest ever, why don't they let you listen to the songs on the album on this site. The other albums that I've viewed on this site have the song available to listen to. That's because it suckssssssssssssssssssssss and they know it does. If people were able to listen beforehand, they wouldn't buy this horrible cd. One more thing what kind of title is ""Measure of Man."" Barf!!!! Save your money people, please!!! The one star is for pitty, I guess."
+2,Good 1st attempt,With this being his first attempt It is very good for a new commer. Let us hope he has more input and more display of his wonderful voice in next CD:)Anita
+2,FIVE STAR CD!,I LOVE THIS CD. A VERY REFRESHING AND UNIQUE SOUND FROM THE NEWEST SUPERSTAR IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!
+2,"If you buy, you will have them all....","If you can't make one of the concerts, you can buy this CD and have the very best of Clay. Granted, he is one of those performers who come across VERY well in concert. You will have the opportunity to skip from Invisible, to The Way, to Touch, to Run to Me, to I Survived You,....the list is endless and if you don't have the opportunity to make a concert....here it is!!! I like this CD because I can let it play all the way through and still be reliving the concert I was just at!!!! Sometimes (as most of his fans know), this is the FIX that gets us through the day. I defy you to go to one of his concerts and not come back wishing and wanting more!!! If you don't believe me, fine, don't buy this CD. He will stand the test of time..."
+2,LOVED IT!!!!!!!,I am a big Clay fan !!!! I traveled over 1000 miles to see him at Memphis and I was at the Charlotte concert. I have been waiting for this CD. I bought 4 copies and i LOVE it. I have just about wore one out already !!! I have also purchased 2 Christmas CDs. I would buy anything that has Clay in it.. He is a true American Idol!!! Keep up the good work CLAY!!! LOVE YOU DEARLY!!!!!
+2,Very Good Album,"I really didn't like Clay on American Idol, I was a Ruben fan but this album is a good solid pop album. It has good catchy songs. My favorite tracks are ""No More Sad Songs,"" ""I Survived You,"" ""This Is The Night,"" ""Perfect Day,"" and of course ""Touch."" Even if you are 205 all the way, you should still check this CD out! It is remarkably good and Clay has a great voice."
+2,The best pop album of 2003...Billboard says so and I agree!,"Billboard Magazine has said this about 'Measure of a Man'...""Clay Aiken's ""Measure of a Man"" is the best pop album of 2003. Every song, every note is brimming with ambition and glory"". have to agree with them! The songs on this album display emotions that many have experienced...the hopelessness of unrequited love in 'Invisible', the hurt and bitterness of a broken relationship in 'I Survived You', and the euphoria of new love in 'Perfect Day'. If this is just Clay Aiken's debut album, I can't wait to see what comes next because it will be hard to top this!"
+2,Great,I was so pleased with this CD when I listened to it. His voice is amazing and the songs are great too. I highly recommend it.
+2,The best of the best of the best,"WOW, that is all i can say! This is the best CD I have ever heard, and I am 16 so i have heard a lot of different music. But ever since I saw Clay on American Idol, I fell inlove with him. I still don't know how Ruben won, but Clay certainly has what it takes to be on the top! So again, WOW! You must buy this CD!"
+1,This sucks.,Why in the world did they record this mess? He was better doing that american idol material than this crap. Ugh save your money.
+1,RUNNER UP,"CLAY IS IN 2ND FOR A REASON. HIS PERFORMANCE DURING LAST NIGHT BILLBOARD AWARDS WAS SOOOO BAD, I DON'T THINK HE EVEN KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING. CLAY IS STRICTLY POP. RUBEN IS SOULFUL. IF PEOPLE WOULD REALIZE THE DIFFERENT GENRE OF MUSIC THEY COULD NOT POSSIBLY KEEP COMPARING THE 2 DIFFERENT, DISTINCT ARTIST"
+1,Superficial,"Ohh come on, tell me, how many variations can he make when he hits the high pitches? 1? Put the lousy production of this album aside, he sings worse than an amateur. His voice is sonorous, but the only thing he's good at is to show it, without any feelings whatsoever. Analogy: a fish that doesn't know how to use its fins to swim."
+1,This album proves he is a runnerup,This Album is terrible. He took no chances. Forget the hype and this album. I wish the old napster was in business to save me from buying this album. I liked him on American Idol but this album and the media push to promote him over the real winner Reuben is terrible. Go Reuben - NO Clay
+1,"OK, So he's got a good voice......",".....Big freakin' deal!!! It doesn't make up for how much the music stinks!If you are reading this right now, that means you are probably pondering whether to buy this junk. And that makes you an idiot. How can you support something like this? This comes from a really bad TV show that is not even watchable unless your brains are mashed potatoes!Neil Young said it best when asked what he thought of Clay Aiken and the whole American Idol thing: ""Well, he ain't Jerry Garcia."" Exactly. Jerry actually had heart and put emotion into his music.Do yourself a favor and go listen to some real music, not this goober completely butchering The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel."
+1,SO Disappointing,"A great voice impeded by dreadful songs, most written by a committee (it seems) and humdrum orchestration. Clay, please listen to GREAT songs by the master songwriters -- Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, so many others. You have the voice. Please find the music."
+1,"UGH, yuck!","Not a very good album. Many of the songs put me to sleep half the time, and were just down right boring. In my opinion, Darren Hayes is much more interesting compared to Clay. If you want a good CD get something else, this one isnt worth the time or money."
+1,"Go to Broadway, please!!!","While Clay Aiken does have an amazing talent for singing, he's album better suites middle-aged America instead of a younger, more ""poppy"" audience. I get irritated seeing people compare Ruben and Clay. They are in two totally different genres!"
+1,"One Extended, Boring Song",Clay said he's not an artist and he's absolutely correct. This CD is so unbelievably over hyped for a worthless collection of mediocre pop tunes sung by a mediocre singer who could not put emotion into a song if his life depended on it.Total manufactured crap.
+2,ADDICTED AGAIN!,Thank you Clay. What an absolutely brilliant CD. I absolutely love this CD and I honestly believe these songs were written just for him. It is a little hard to finish it though because everytime a song comes on I have to replay it so it takes me twice as long to finish it. This is a must have. I can not wait to see his video. This CD is worth every single penny.
+1,Remember when music used to mean something?,"I do.Now it is dictated, in part, by a whiny, COMPLETELY sub-par, snot nosed walking bag of talentless junk who only has a record because a bunch of people on Fox's lowest common denominator TV show.And the album is really bad, at that. It'll be really popular at dentists offices. Please, PLEASE, use your hard earned money to support real artists. I BEG of you. This is pop culture at it's most vapid. The tool didn't even win. Just because he can sing doesn't mean he has a personality, or creativity."
+1,Clay is too subdued,I was so disappointed in this album after hearing Clay's beautiful voice on American Idol. It's like the producers were trying to force Clay into some pop mold. I kept listening waiting for Clay to really let one loose and belt out a song. Didn't happen. Maybe the next album Clay can be Clay.
+1,Woohooo Bland Ballads,"Clay has a horrible voice (sorry obsessed Claymates,it's true) and this cd proves it. All the songs are generic and unoriginal, he brings nothing new to the music industry. His voice is so irritating and grating. A year from now (or not even) he will be forgotten."
+1,What happened?,"Clay knocked my socks off on American Idol, and I will always believe that he should have won. His interpretations of familiar pop tunes and standards were awesome. That's why the CD was disappointing. Comprised of unfamiliar tunes, and without his exciting stage presence, this CD is completely unremarkable. I'm sure it was popular with the teenyboppers (the CD includes a mini-poster), but his fan base is much, much broader. Clay, if you're reading, we'd like to hear more of your unique interpretations of familiar music. Pick a decade, pick an era, pick a genre. You have the potential to be a icon and not just an idol, but it won't happen with stuff like this,"
+2,I Love This CD,"Mesmerizing vocals, meaningful songs, and outstanding pop music arrangements is what this CD is all about. I love Clay Aiken's singing!!! I love this CD, and you will too."
+2,BREATHTAKING CD! INSPIRATIONAL & PASSIONATE!,"All of this and more from a man who has the voice of an angel. Clay hits a homerun with songs that affect you in everyday life. Hes extremely talented, his honey tenor voice makes you melt for anticipation for the next song. Thank you Clay and Cannot wait for your next CD! Biding my time to preorder your new Christmas CD which will be out in October!"
+1,not so much a review of the CD,"k, I love Clay... he ROCKED on AI2.My only problem is the song ""Invisible""- lyrics: If I were invisible, i would watch you in your room"". STALKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE!!! Does anyone else find this song as deeply disturbing as I do? He's got a GREAT voice tho! He just needs to think about the songs he's singing before recording them... I mean seriously..."
+2,"Clay should have won the title, not Ruben....","Clay's CD is absolutely awesome!!! I've watched American Idol both seasons, 1 and 2, (on #1 Tamyra Gray should have won, not Kelly Clarkson) (and on #2 Clay should have one, not Ruben). Clay has the most wonderful voice and range...reminds me of Harry Connick Jr....the songs on ""Measure of a Man"" are wonderful, especially ""Invisible"", but really all of them are his own style and he's very humble about it. It went double Platinum and #1 on the Billboard charts...GO CLAY!!!! Keep your CD's coming, and that voice you have is a pure rarity. God has found our next Sinatra of THIS century."
+2,"Great voice, Great album","I was prepared to love this CD before it came out because I love to listen to Clay sing anything. It's one of the few CD's/albums I've ever heard that I don't want to skip any songs, and have several favorites that I think would also play well on the radio, if given the chance. I've heard other reviews of ""too sappy"", ""vanilla"", etc., but I don't see that. Just good songs (don't all songs have cliches?) catchy tunes, and of course, Clay's powerhouse voice, which always makes me smile. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is not Clay's fault. It's because on a couple songs, such as ""Run to Me"", the background music tends to drown out Clay's voice, and THAT'S what I want to hear. Other than that, I would tell everyone to buy this album and I would gush about it, and Clay as I always do when I get the chance."
+2,First CD Purchase in Years ...,"I am very conservative when shelling out $$$ for new CDs and decided that Clay Aiken's premier CD was worth buying new. Now I find myself playing it over and over again. Three of the tracks stand out for me (Measure of a Man, Run to Me,I Survived You). I like all of the others, though one track has weak music/lyrics in my opinion(still, Aiken does an admirable job it). One of the best reviews I heard of Clay Aiken, by one of the guest AI judges, is that when he sings a song, he makes it his own. Clay has a sound like no one else and this CD has not disappointed me. I look forward to enjoying this CD for many years."
+2,Measure of a Man--AMAZING--Worth the wait!,"Amazing! I waited outside Kmart this morning to buy this...with wet hair and no make up. :) I've been waiting impatiently for this release, and I'll be the first to say that it was worth the wait! A refreshing sound and a ""reach out and touch you"" feel. I especially enjoy the mix of classic ""Clay type"" ballads with some new and upbeat songs. I really like all of the tracks but the title track ""Measure of a Man"" is my favorite. Buy this...you won't be disappointed!"
+2,INCREDIBLE!!!,"If Im being completely honest, while I have been a HUGE clay fan since the beginning, I was a little skeptical about his first album because I couldnt imagine what type of ""pop"" songs he would be singing. Now that I have it, I cant listen to anything else! It never leaves my CD player! I love every song on it! Clay has an incredible voice and each of the songs is completely wonderful!"
+2,First impressions are deceiving.,"I really was looking forward to the release of this CD and must say was a little disappointed the first time I listened to it. I liked Invisible and This is the Night because they were familiar but was hoping for other songs Clay sang on American Idol. However, after listening to the CD several times, I can't decide which song is my favorite. I listen to it over and over at work. The thing that I find incredible is that I never get tired of listening to it like I do my other CDs. It gets better every time I hear it."
+2,That Voice!!!!,"Clay's amazing talent truly shines through. None of the songs on the CD could ever be performed by anyone else, that I can think of, and sound this fantastic. There definitely is something magical about him. Absolutely love This is the Night, The Way, Measure of a Man, and Run to Me. If you are not a fanatical fan of Clay's and are undecided about getting this CD, I would recommend it - this is the kind of CD that you can leave playing and not hear a bad track!"
+2,I Love It!!,"I think this is truly a wonderful CD. My favorites are Invisible, The Way, Shine, Measure Of A Man, and Touch.Clay is simply amazing; I believe his voice is truly amazing. But I also believe we have not heard the best that Clay could be. I agree that the songs on this album do not necessarily do Clay justice. Irregardless, I am loving this CD!"
+1,"Amazing performance, substandard songs","During the run of ""American Idol,"" I was just like most of you--riveted to the show week after week because of Clay Aiken's astonishing voice. On the show, he sang and excelled in a variety of musical genres. However, on ""Measure of a Man,"" the producers have done Clay a disservice by giving him only mediocre ballads to sing. I kept hoping for at least one uptempo song--or funky song--or even funny song, to display Clay's amazing range and playful personality. I guess I'll have to wait for a concert DVD to get a full-fledged dose of Clay to rival his AI performances, because this CD doesn't deliver."
+2,Where Did Clay Go ?,"Well I bought the record. I have been for Clay all the time but the record is not for playing a second time, and not because of Clays voice, but the material used. Where did the belting of the songs go, and the class of his defining of the song?I wish I could do an album and direct the music.He has a voice to be heard by all the world,as an ageless voice sings.He appeals to the hip and the hop and drop(oldsters), but please give us an album with his beautiful voice, and also ,I miss that smile at the end of his songs I wonder when he sang these songs if he had the smileat the end of the song.I am 67 and have wrote a review before but I am young at heart but the old songs and melodies of Elton, Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and Neil Diamond give us something to rememberlets try some of these on Clay ok,love you Clay ty for listening to me."
+2,"Love it, yet disappointed","I have been waiting for this CD forever!!! Finally was able to get it, and wondered, ""Where is that booming, powerful voice"" that Clay had on American Idol? The songs are nice, and he has a nice voice, but NOT THE CLAY that was on the AI program. I loved how he belted out his songs....this CD does not have that part of his voice. Disappointed in that, but overall, the CD is good."
+1,Big Clay fan- unfortunately not of the album,"I love Clay's voice and I bought this album and I will buy the next. I think this album is overproduced and all the songs sound the same. I hope Clay's next album brings more personal meaning to his songs, and let's his voice come through more. I'm still a huge fan, I think his producers missed the mark unfortunately."
+2,MOving!,"This CD is so great! Every song is so moving. While I was looking for Clay to show off his voice more, you definitely can hear it in every song. The songs are so clear and beautiful. I am really impressed with the songs, and it is refreshing to hear such talent. I am glad he stayed with what he did. Impressive and good buy for any Clay fan or music lover!"
+2,he gets better and better,"When I heard this I was like, wow! His songs are great, and I'll admit, he's not the most handsome person, so on his CD you dont have to look at him. Oh, and today, everyone's voices are digitally remastered so they sound better, like * cough cough* Hilary Duffs *cough cough* but not Clays! he sounds just as good live as on his CD."
+2,Measure of a Man,"Clay Goes Beyond!Beyond anything you heard on AI, Clay shows his real talent. 'The Way' gave me goosebumps in the same way that his rendition of 'This is the Night' did when I first heard him sing it. Hopefully, he is hear to stay. I love his voice. If you stumble a bit on the first song, keep listening. It is the only one that is tentative in my opinion."
+2,Beyond Expectations,A great variety of songs. There is something for everyone.I am listening to this album instead of my car radio...
+2,Fantastic As Expected. GO CLAY!,"I ordered 4 copies from Amazon and hate to give any away as I planned so will buy more to have one in every car and room. It is absolutely amazing and please don't listen to the remnants of Ruben's fans who are rating Clay badly because they are still disappointed that ""their"" hero will go nowhere.Every song is outstanding, just as Clay is and it is overwhelming that he can do so fantastic on so many songs in such a short time. Keep up the good work Clay and millions are rooting and supporting you. Was at the Houston and Dallas tour and the experience will be remembered a lifetime. Alainapoo"
+2,Every cut on the album is great!,"There are very few albums where every song is one that I want to listen to over and over. Clay's voice is beautiful and he should have many hits from this CD. ""Touch"" is amazing."
+1,Claymation Is a Big Disappointment!,"I was so looking forward to Clay's first full cd. Wow, what a disappointment.... very bland and no excitement in any of the tracks. Only 12 too... what a cheap trick! His glow is sure dimming if this is the best he can do. This is the Night was the best and he repeated it on this album... He could do so much better... Whahhhhh Guess I expected so much more."
+1,YUCK!!,"Stop buying Clay's fame!!!!!This CD is definitely not 5 stars! L:ike someone said earlier, read the musiccritics reviews on it before you purchase.Whoever bought 10 copies of thisCD is a FOOL and an idiot! Actually that would make the whole so called ""Clay nation"" who are all purchasing multiple copies of it in their sick campaign to buy Clay his fame. Where is your trust in histalent? Please leave him alone and purchase the CD theway normal fans would buy for their favorite artist and see what happens?You are only hurting him, making him think that he's more than he is and franklyit's embarrassing. To see him strutting and stooping and straining and switching the mike from hand to hand trying to work up some feeling to the songs. lol!it's a big jokein our house. We actually had a party too laughing at this guy.I love Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and a few others, but to purchase more than one or two copies of their CD is totally rediculous! Stop buying Clays way to the top! LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!!"
+1,Disappointed,"I am a big Clay Aiken fan and anxiously awaited his full cd. Unfortunately, this cd was not what I expected. Apparently, this was a rushed job because none of songs really appeal to me. The cd is bland, uninspiring and totally not what I expected. I expected more and hopefully his next cd will be better."
+2,Agreeing with RB,"I agree with RB from Delaware. Most of the songs are pretty good on this album, although Clay's voice is not the same as it was on television. I sure hope they aren't trying to change his style of singing. I'd recommend it to anyone who's ready for a change and a great singer - simply because Clay is the best."
+1,Ugh!,"I think it's such a shame that an enormous talent like Clay Aiken is pigeon-hold into making an album like ""Measure Of A Man"". Aiken's voice is soaring and wonderous throughout this disc, but the lyrics and arrangements of each track, excluding ""This Is The Night"" and the title track, are downright insipid. Think Backstreet Boys go Broadway. Clive Davis, the album's head producer is a bonafide hitmaker, but even he has to hang his head in shame at allowing this drivel to be sold to Aiken's fans. From the interviews that I've read and seen on TV featuring him, Clay seems like a decent human being, and has a voice that will mealt your heart. But, I strongly advice any serious music lovers to avoid this disc and wait for something more mature and stronger musically from Clay Aiken the vocal wonder."
+1,"Headache, anyone? Thanks, but no thanks.","Well, this has to be one of the most disappointing releases of the year. Actually, I wasn't expecting much, so I wasn't that disappointed, but to fans of Clay, I will warn you that this CD is not what you would expect. Clay sounds more robot than man on this debut effort, and I do mean EFFORT. He is a good singer, but he belongs on Broadway, singing show tunes to the elderly who can revel in his youth and energetic manner. To the average listener, this CD is no more than a sad recycled mess of false emotion. It wouldn't matter so much if it were on Broadway, because the show distracts you somewhat, but I would be careful putting this disc in your CD player. I got a headache after the first song. Anyone want to buy a used copy? I might have to take the scissors to it otherwise..."
+2,Clay's CD is wonderful,"Buy it and listen to it once and you will never want to turn it off. The songs are wonderful, and the way he sings them will move you in many ways. I was brought to tears by ""The Way"", it is so beautiful. Finally an artist who will not compromise his beliefs and delivered a great, personal debut album.A must buy!"
+2,Clay vs. Ruben...stop already,"These ""reviews"" have turned into a Clay/Ruben forum..I don't think that should be allowed here. I love Clay and always will. Ruben did win the competition and that's that..Clay has a great future ahead of him.Sally"
+2,AWESOME,This CD was well worth the wait. Clay has one of the best voices I have ever heard and it comes through loud and clear with every song on this CD. Buy it...you'll be happy you did.
+2,Great Start,"Lets face it. The music industry would have NEVER discovered this young man. Gangly, southern, loves his mother... But he truly IS a pop star. This album proves it. The songs sound a tad bit over-produced and there really isn't an original 'feel' to this CD, but for some reason, my wife and I can't seem to get enough of it. We think because the CD underscores and carries the sincerity that shone through during his metamorphosis on American Idol. He's the long-shot that won (albeit second, he far outshines the rest). And this album is a winner of sorts. We'll buy his next one so we can continue to enjoy watching him grow and change as an artist. Just like he did on TV."
+2,A True MEASURE OF A MAN,We have here a True Measure of a Man. This CD just shows what a great voice Clay has. He appeals to ages 7 to70. He has proved everytime just how versatile he is. I can't wait until his next single comes out Solitare/The Way. I have already pre-ordered and so should you. Lets give this young man a huge Hand.
+2,music that moves you,"I hadn't watched the American Idol show, but when I heard a song on the radio I had to have the cd. I was not disappointed.It is completely entertaining.Hard to believe he is only beginning his career.His songs seem heartfelt as if he were a seasoned veteran of the music business. I found myself moved and inspired. I highly recommend it."
+2,A REAL TALENT!,"My daughter eagerly anticipated the release of Clays CD, and I must admit I'm hooked as well--How refreshing it is to have a young pop star that [doesn't use] vulgar lyrics,condone violence, drugs, etc... or has sold out! Unlike most of todays CD's, this work contains several songs that are excellent, and could become big hits-In fact, I like ALL of the songs! Several of the songs give me chills, even though i have listened to the CD a dozen times...the songs grow on you..and that voice~~~its just something special! Clay, thank you for helping me believe there are good, decent people among our youth~!This young man is a great talent, and role model for my kids.Today's singers could learn alot from this kid.I will buy his work anyday.Hurray for Clay! *****!"
+2,This CD Gives Me Chills,"I waited for so long to get this CD and I had hoped that it would be what I expected, but it was so much more. I love every song on it and I guess my favorite changes from day to day. Right now my favorite is THE WAY. I think it is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I wanted to write this letter and really blast the critics but the more I thought about it I realized that that isn't the CLAY-WAY. I understand that we can't expect every body to love it like Clay's true fans do but we just have to stick behind him and let him know that the people who truly love him are estatic about the CD and we are so proud of him for sticking to his beliefs and not letting the producers talk him into compromising what he believes in. We want more of the Clay we love, and we will stick with you forever."
+2,Breathtaking,"This cd is the most breathtaking music with the most amazing voice I have heard since Elvis. Thank you Clay Aiken, for bringing such joy into my life! You have a great stage presence, your articulate, and your all thats good in this world. Thank you again from a huge fan who loves you and your cd! Keep them coming and I cannot wait for your tour."
+1,Over-produced junk,"Simon Fuller has done it again, taken an average mediocre-talent and turned them into a media-made powerhouse of hometown glory and over-promoted love ballads. As with former Idol stars Kelly Clarkson (who was the runner-up and ironically had a better selling album) and Justin Guarini, Aiken's album is filled with a rare uptempo ballad, a medium tempo moody ballads and crooning slow colorless ballads. Even his linear notes are all-too-predictable, thanking his family and God -- sure to make any middle-aged housewife or grandma swoon.Overall, Aiken's ""Measure of a Man"" undeniably shows an aspiring talent at work (there is no denying his voice), but the lack of creative inspiration or even -anything- out of the box perhaps shows that Aiken hasn't actually measured up to the man he could be quite yet.If you're an aging house-wife or a grandparent you'll absolutely love this CD, but if you have any musical taste whatsoever you'll avoid it completely."
+2,All's well that ends well,"After waiting for months to get this album I was a little disappointed with the opening track ""Invisible"". It didn't sound like the Clay we have all come to know and love. The first few tracks sounded a bit ""over-produced"" and lacked the style that makes Clay special, but as the album progresses, so do the quality of the recordings. After a few listens to the album, I've found that every song has something special to offer whether it be Clay's vocals or the lyrics or the music itself. One thing I enjoy most about the album is that it has more of a ""rock"" type feel to it on many of the tracks and doesn't fall strictly into the ""pop"" genre as most people come to know it (eg. Justin Timberlake, Justin Guarini, etc)."
+2,Wonderful Debut!,"After listening to the entire CD about 6 times, I am completely in love with each and every song! I have to admit that wasn't my initial feeling after the first listen, but these songs (and THAT VOICE) just grow on you. I can't get enough of it. My favorite is the title song.I agree that I'd love to hear Clay make a CD with some of the classics that he does so well. Maybe that's next. For his debut album, however, it couldn't be better."
+2,Multi platinum CD!!!!!,"I love every song on this CD. It's an exceptional change from the nasty, derogatory music being churned out by the cookie cutter pop stars. Clay Aiken breaks the mold and amazes the mold maker. He delivers to the heart. Each song touches you on a very human level. True to himself, this is Clay."
+2,His Angelic voice shines thru!,"I HIGHLY recommend this album for ANY Clay Aiken fan! I have watched Clay from day one, when he entered that room with Simon, Randy and Paula, and declared himself the ""American Idol"". In my opinion, he IS the American Idol! I could not wait for this album to be released and I am NOT disappointed! The first three songs are wonderful---one of my favorites being ""Measure of a Man"", the title song of this CD. This is only his FIRST album and I predict the next to be even better! Congratulations, Clay, for the release of your first album! I look forward to watching it soar thru the charts!"
+2,CLAY IS THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO MUSIC,"From the very first time that I heard Clay sing on AI2, I was in awe. I fell in love with him. I am drawn to him like a magnet. When this CD came out, I got it right away. In a few days I knew every song by heart. This is a great CD. Clay really shows what he has got and man does he got it. I recommend this CD to everyone. My Husband is not a clay lover but I find him listening to my Clay CD in the car at times. So even the most burley men like Clays singing. I look forward to the next Clay CD and hope it is soon."
+2,Go Clay Aiken!!,"This album is awesome. It has something for everyone. Pop and a little R&B. Even though Clay did not win American Idol, he lost over Ruben Studdard. Hello! How could he have? He has more music selections and styles than Ruben ever did and besides, I like Ruben and I like his album ""Soulful"" but, Ruben, you can do better on albums and songs if you take the chance that Clay has taken on ""Measures Of A Man."" Go Clay! I LOVE this album!!!"
+2,It's all based on what you like...,"Personally, I find the reviews on this site to be Clay haters arguing with Clay fans, and vice versa. What I think needs to be done, is take a step back, and look at this CD in a different way.Do you like this CD? Obviously if you hate Clay, there's no way you're going to like this CD and that's that. If you love Clay, you aren't going to hate it.Look at it like this. This CD is all Clay. He puts his message, personality, and voice into the music. If that is what you like, then like it. If you don't, you don't. Don't be biased either way. Look at it from the middle point. We aren't getting anywhere arguing.Clay fans, buy this CD. You'll adore it.Clay haters, don't. You'll dispise it."
+2,Best Pop Album - Best Male Vocalist,Ignore the people who say that he should have sung more adult songs. These are ADULT songs. I appreciate the tone of the album. I'm glad that the CD is filled with new material. IT'S GREAT!!! I think the album has the ability to appeal to all ages if you have an open mind. It's not bubblegum music. IT'S THE REAL DEAL!THIS CD SHOWCASES CLAY'S VOICE IN WAYS THAT I NEVER WOULD HAVE IMAGINED. His voice is so flexible and it's evident with the song selection.Don't listen to the people who complain and whine about the song selection. It's terrific.BUY CLAY'S CD. YOU'LL LOVE IT.
+1,DoNt BuY ThIs Cd,this cd got more credit then it should of........in other words this cd sux...when i watched american idol he was the worst person on the show....i was so glad he didn't win he has no talent.....but when he started making an album then i was even more disapointed because he didn't even win and he has more fame than Rubin who i think was lots better....so if u read this don't buy it.....its not worth your 13.99.
+1,The End of Music,"The entire concept is just bad. I don't care how much this guy whines about his hard life, he's not deserving. He is wasting tons of record label space that could be occupied by true, creative, artists. The whole idea of a country picking the next big pop star from a TV show is just sad. It's a shame children will grow up thinking this is good. Radio is forever gone, hang the DJ.JB"
+1,OH NO CLAY,"Yes, there is no question about Clay's talent. That's a given. However, this album just doesn't show it. His singles were fabulous and then they disappoint us with this album. You can't even tell where one song ends and the next begins. It's all the same stuff. C'mon now~give the man the songs that he is so capable of delivering with spine tingling sensations!"
+1,Disappointing and Drab,"I'm a big American Idol fan so I bought this CD. But if you are not an obsessed die hard of Clay Aiken...you will be disappointed. I think he should accentuate the twang some more and go after a country audience. This CD was nothing but schmaltzy, drab, and mediocre. So don't listen to all the raves without realizing that Clay's nutty fans think he's the second coming."
+1,HAHAHAHAHAHAHA,"I'm sorry if any of you teen enjoy this lispy southern high school reject like 'em but i think it's all crap...don't get me wrong, i appreciate all forms of music and clay does have an ok singing voice but his style belongs on broadway doing a musical...he would be the BEST Sandra Dee on Grease i'm sure...it's funny to me how you can all like him because of a show..."
+1,Broadway Clay,"I still do not understand how this guy is getting more attention than the winner of AI, but that said, how can anyone listen to this CD and not think that he has a voice for Broadway and only Broadway. He punctuates every single syllable, lighten up Clay!The music on the CD is catchy, but the voice behind the music is just plain annoying."
+1,WIMPY!!,"Sorry Clay, I kept an open mind...but this CD is a corny, wimpy collection of out-dated pop. Clay should have stayed the red-haired, freckle-faced, 4-eyed christian singer that he once was. They have turned him into to a blonde, spiky haired howdy doody. My friends and I say......""CLAY NO WAY""!!!!!"
+1,This cd proves why Ruben won,This cd is hurrendous. Ruben is SO much better. Want a good cd - check out soulful.
+2,Outstanding CD: Measure Of A Man by Clay Aiken,"To me, nobody sings better than CLAY AIKEN. His voice is so entertaining and enjoyable. CLAY AIKEN can sing anything. This CD is my favorite CD that I have ever owned. Please buy it!!!"
+2,To The Stars,"I can't get enough of this CD. I play it every day, many times a day. I hear the next single will be ""The Way"" with ""Solitaire"" on the B-side, both perfect choices. Clay's voice gets more unbelievably beautiful every time I hear him. I was worried about this CD catering more to what passes for popular music today, but, thankfully every track is a gem and remains true to Clay himself and his fans. My favorites are No More Sad Song, The Way, I Will Carry You, Run to Me, but it's really hard to pick favorites because they are all so good. I simply cannot wait for a brand new full CD of Clay. He and his voice are a winner in every sense of the word...and don't forget he just won American Music Award's Fans' Choice and a Billboard award for his single, This is the Night/Bridge Over Troubled Waters. As Diane Sawyer said, ""He's on a rocket to the stars!"""
+2,CLAY is FANTASTIC!!!!,What a GREAT cd!!! I love listening to Clay over and over and over again!! WOW!!! Great job!!!! Thank you so much for making this cd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+2,Great for a first album,"I love all the songs on the album and its a great first album. I feel the song ""touch"" is probably my favorite and then the next would be ""The Way"" and both would do very well on the charts if released as a single. Clay definitely does sound different than A I and in some aspects I miss that amazing vocal range he has which is clearly not expressed as much on his debut CD. All and all the CD is very good but I hope for this next album there are songs that have more of a range in them."
+2,The New Voice,"Clay's debut cd is a fine first effort. However, it would have been a steller debut had more of the songs sounded a little more different from each other. At first listen it was hard to know when one ended and one started. Also, I was hoping for at least one roof shattering over-the-top showcase for that powerful voice of his. The single ""Invisible"" is a great pop song that deserves to be heard on radio, but I think mainstream radio may not embrace it due to the current hip hop domination and there is not a rap artist to be found. AC radio should add it without hesitation though. With all that said, this cd is definately worth a listen. He has a great future."
+2,I enjoyed myself completely!!!!,"I listen to this cd last night, and I have to say that I think its very good, especially for a first full CD. Mr. Aiken could sing my grocery list and I would be in heaven. Yes, there were a couple of songs which didn't immediately hit me, but with a couple of listens under my belt I enjoyed the heck out of this CD. I say - congratulations MR. AIKEN!!! And remember you can't please all the people all the time, and who would want to? Stay true to yourself, your beliefs and I have no doubt you will go as far as you want to."
+2,GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!!!!,"Did I mention GREAT? Clay does such a wonderful job on this album!! I love it!!! All of the songs are so well sung, and the music is GREAT!!! I am so happy, I will be buying more for Christmas Presents for my friend and my kids teachers!! My 8 year old daughter loves Clay and she wants her own cd and poster!!!! Thank you so much Clay!!!!"
+2,Don't skip over any of them!!!,"I often buy Cds. In almost all cases I will skip over a few songs that don't appeal to me. This is the first cd in a very long time that I can actually say I like all of them. Even though this cd is considered all ""pop"" it has a continuity to it that doesn't happen very often. Each track is unique. There is an easy flow within this album,yet you get the feeling that each song is different.I honestly can't tell you which song I like best.....I think that is a matter of personal opinion. For a debut album I feel this one will appeal to many for various reasons. I don't think you will be disappointed ...."
+2,This CD is AWESOME!,"The first time I listened to this CD, I was a little disappointed because it wasn't really the same type of thing that Clay was doing on American Idol. I've listened to it non-stop despite this fact, and I have to admit it - I love it! There are some really cool songs. I love upbeat ""Invisible."" ""No More Sad Songs"" is probably one of my favorites, it reminds me of a powerful Paul McCartney ballad. If you have the McCartney CD, 'Flaming Pie' and enjoyed it, this seems kinda similar, but DEFINITELY more powerful and something you will not get sick of as fast! I also like the fact that there are songs that you can relate to that avoid negative images that the record companies try to impose on us as listeners. We can always trust Clay to only give us what he knows we REALLY want. THANK YOU CLAY!"
+2,This cd is awesome!,"Forget those bad critics' reviews. This cd is awesome. It's trendy without being too overly-commercial. The songs are great, and for once it's nice to have a pop album out there that's not all about who's sleeping with who and all that stuff. The songs have some powerful meanings behind them and were well chosen. (For example, 'I Will Carry You', 'Shine', 'Measure of a Man', 'When You Say You Love Me' (my personal favorite. :)) It may not show off his voice as much as American Idol did, but considering that he still is more talented than other artist out there and has already more than proven himself on American Idol, it doesn't pose much of a problem. :) I think this cd was well done. Buy it and you won't be disappointed."
+2,CLAY AIKEN IS AMERICA'S IDOL: IDOL FOUND...GAME OVER,"Clay Aiken is indeed America's Idol, regardless of the outcome of the American Idol TV show. Everybody knows CLAY AIKEN actually won the competition, and his records sales, fan base, and popularity prove it. Clay Aiken is extremely talented and has proven that he is able to do a whole lot more in the entertainment industry and education industry than the other Idol contestants combined. Clay Aiken's amazing and incredible voice shines on this magnificent CD. The songs are very entertaining and exciting to hear. I am a music major, and I believe that the great songs on this CD and Clay Aiken's spectacular voice make this CD the best CD by a debut artist ever. CLAY AIKEN is the ultimate Idol and ultimate singer and ultimate entertainer and so much more. Idol Found..Game Over"
+2,Clay is fantastic,I love all the songs on this album and that is saying a lot for me because I am very critical of much of the music that is out there these days. Clay sang his heart out on these songs and I especially liked The Way and I Will Carry You. I hope some of the other songs besides Invisible get some airplay. Love that Clay.....my American Idol.
+2,The best album ever,"Clay Aiken and the team at RCA have outdone themselves with this album. It is the most enjoyable Pop album I have ever listened to. This music and Clays voice cover every good emotion one can think of. The arrangements are superb and Clay's voice --well I just can't find enough wonderful adjectives to describe how I feel about it.In my opinion this is an album where you don't want to skip any of the songtracks but will want to listen to them all over and over.Bravo Clay--Your ""Measure Of A Man' certainy measures up. I wish you all of the success that you might wish for yourself, and if this album is any example --that success is guaranteed."
+2,I LOVE THIS CD!,I love all of Clay Aiken's Music. I don't understand why he didn't win American Idol since he sold quicker than Ruben and I believe he made more sales too. I love his voice and it's magnificantly captivating from the first word of every song. I'm trying out for American Idol this year and hopefully I can live at least half way up to him if I get on! I love this CD. :)
+2,"Amazing Voice, but kind of Generic","Don't get me wrong; Clay has an AMAZING voice. There's a reason this guy was #2 on American Idol. But his songwriters need a shot of creativity. His lyrics, though heartfelt I'm sure, are about the same generic topics that every pop star sings about: love and loss. These are generally great topics, but not when it's the whole CD. I hope his next CD, if there is one, will have more variety concerning his song topics. I'm still giving this CD 4 stars because his voice just blows the majority of the faults away. I'd buy his Christmas CD if I had the money."
+2,Absolutely Fantastic!,No skippers on this cd! I want to listen to every single song--each one is better than the next! This has got to be one of the best cd's I've heard in a very long time. I hope this is just the first of many cd's in my Clay Aiken collection. I'm very impressed.
+2,"Im a Claymate! (not really, but i still love this CD)",Clay's CD went double platnum the first week- that really says something about it! I bought this CD the day it came out and i love it! Invisible is an awesome song.. and it is something different for Clay's voice. The Way is another one of my favorite songs... This is the Night is still one of the best songs on the CD even though i always heard it on the radioa million times. I also like Perfect Day and Touch alot. But my absolute favorite song is Measure of a Man! This song sends shivers up your spine.. from Clays breathtaking voice. Wow! I just about named all the songs.. but thats because they all rock..My only complaint: They didnt have the lyrics in the booklet thingy.. its very annoying.. i dont think RCA puts their lyrics in the book.. they want u to waste your time and look them up.. bcuz kellys cd didnt have them either.. lol..meh
+2,Appeal to all audiences!,"Besides being a very talented vocalist, Clay Aiken shows he is versatile and in-tune with today's music. This easy-on-the-ears music will make you get up and dance or reminisce with a smile on your face. I can honestly say there isn't a song I do not like, and this artist will be around for a long time to come."
+2,one of the best CDs of the year,"This CD is the best! I purchased it today at a local store, and I have listened to it 4 times already. All the songs on this CD are awesome. Clay has the best voice that I have heard in a long time. I LOVE YOU CLAY!!!!!!"
+2,Awesome Album!,This is an awesome debut album. Every song is better than the next. This CD is a must have! Order your CD today. Clay is bigger and better than American Idol. He is the new king of pop!
+2,Clay Aiken,"When you're truly looking forward to a CD being released, you can build your hopes up so high that you feel let down when you finally hear it. My expectations for this album were not met - they were exceeded!! Every time I think my love and respect for Clay can't possibly grow any further, that's exactly what happens. The one thing that probably stands out most about this CD is its ability to make you totally unable to choose a favorite song... they are all so INCREDIBLE! In true Clay style, he goes above and beyond ""the bar,"" putting all of his efforts into a creation that does his fans oh, so proud."
+2,Different.,"Measure of a Man isn't a typical CD, in my opinion. Clay can sing very well, and strong background music isn't needed to cover up anything. The lyrics are clean, beautiful, and well-thought out. I think the CD is brilliant - a very nice change to the usual stuff that comes out."
+2,AN OUTSTANDING CD FROM START TO FINISH,WOW!! This cd is outstanding from start to finish! Every song is great! I can't even pick one song that i really don't care for. Good job Clay....your first cd is worth 5 STARS. Buy this today!
+2,Clay delivers!,"Clay delivers on his Freshman CD. His voice, choice of songs, and his interpretation are all inspired. Anyone who would like a refreshing change from what is usually played on the radio today would be well advised to purchase this CD. Clay is currently appearing on several venues, including the World Series and the American Music Awards. If you are undecided, catch him on TV and you will agree that the man can sing."
+2,WOW,"I've been flipping through the songs on Clay's CD that I just got. Wow~ I still can't get over his amazing voice. If you are thinking about getting this CD, DO IT~~! The lyrics are awesome and the whole CD is fantastic!"
+2,The BEST!,"I absolutely love Clay's new cd!!! It is a great mix of music...something for everyone...and Clay sounds GREAT! It's sure to be a best seller. Those of you who haven't listened to it and aren't fans, open your minds and give it a try. You will be pleasantly surprised and I bet you will really like it!"
+2,Clay's the real winner!!,"This is the first album I have truly enjoyed for many, many years. I loved every track. They gave me chills and tears! He is destined for greatness. Expect this album to top the charts for months and set all kinds of records!!"
+2,Clay is awesome!,I will keep this short....Buy this cd then go out and buy the single with Clays version of Solitaire. Both this cd and the single are unbelievable!Happy listening.
+2,The Best Voice and CD ever,"This CD is pure gold and I recommend this masterpiece and it soothes the ear and soul. It's the best CD ever and he should have won the competetion. If you don't like him you will because this CD will make a fan out of anyone, this artist should winn so many Grammys and I hope he does."
+2,Loved It!,"I have looked at quite a few of the reviews posted here. I bought this CD and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It is so refreshing to hear someone actually singing a tune instead of screaming, rythmic talking or hurling obscenities. I have a very varied taste in music and appreciate, country, pop, classical and even quite a bit of rock. This is a very mellow CD with enjoyable tunes and meaningful lyrics. I hope Clay is able to maintain his morals and his style as there are quite a few of us out here in a wide range of age groups that enjoy his music."
+2,Sensational!,This young man is the greatest voice to come along since Sinatra. For a first album . . . or for a fiftieth . . . this one has it all! Best of all the Idols and a great talent . . . he should become a mega-star!
+2,"In regards to: ""Clay's Claymates Attack""","Everyone could go round and round whether Clay Aiken's CD is worthy or not but it all comes down to ONE thing...we all have our own opinions on music and the types of music we choose to listen to. As for radio stations denying playing any of his songs....well, just one little tidbit to think about...there are some songs on the radio now that I could care less about hearing but they still have the chance to be aired on radio. So why shouldn't Clay's song? Little hint: If you don't like the song playing on the radio at the moment--flip it to something else. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. Play fair!"
+2,This guy measures up!,"I bought this CD for my 12yr old daughter who is a big fan of Clay Aiken, and I have to say that I'm hooked as well! How refreshing it is to hear a performer that isn't a pig..., foul,violent, druggie or has sold out to the recording mecca's! Easily the best new artist I have heard in years,Clay's ""Measure Of A Man"" delivers and you won't be dissapointed. I personally have listened to the CD a dozen times, and ALL the songs are well done.I honestly like all the songs,[many give me chills with that voice] and feel many of the cuts could be big hits. This CD is probably destined for greatness. I will buy this guys stuff from now on, he is an impressive young man on and off the stage, and I'm pround to say he's a good example for young people today..."
+2,Clay Measures Up!,"This CD is composed of 12 wonderful pop ballads, that exploit the breadth and depth of Clay Aiken's amazing vocal talent. From the opening song, ""Invisible"", to the pop-country tune, ""The Way"", the Beatle-esque ""Shine"", ""This is The Night"", and the final song, ""Touch"" (suprisingly, a Justin Timberlake-style song which Clay makes his own), this CD is pure ear candy. Kudos to the producer and those behind the scenes who pulled together this entire set of songs for Clay's debut CD. It is fresh and pure enjoyment."
+2,AMAZON.COM IS BEING UTTERLY IRRESPONSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!,"I don't understand how Amazon.com can allow ""reviews"" with vulgarities and obvious intentions to slam the artist rather than reviewing the cd, to be posted. Is this how Amazon.com wants to be portrayed? Trashy because it allows trashy ""reviews"" to be posted. This is outright irresponsibility especially when children may visit this site!Why does Amazon.com even bother to state ""Please be sure to focus your comments on the album's content. Read our review guidelines for more information"" when it isn't responsible enough to check before it allows posts of this dispicable nature to be put up. I am deeply disappointed!Having said all that Clay's Measure of a Man is an excellent cd and no intentional slams of Clay or his cd will make fans of Clay to change their minds. In fact, I know of many people who are not even fans of Clay and they love this cd. A great cd is a great cd, period."
+2,Very strong debut from the man with that powerful voice,"Finally, after over a decade of lackluster singers, Clay Aiken has arrived! His debut album, Measure of a Man, is unarguably one of the best albums of 2003. This album does not disappoint from the opening song to the last. Clay delivers every song to near perfection. His powerful instrument, his voice, resonates through each track. You will find it very hard not to listen to it, from beginning to end, over and over again. If i had to sum this album up in just one word, that word would have to be ""outstanding""!"
+2,Measure of a Man by Clay Aiken,"This album is all we have been waiting for and can be listened to by all. I bought enough to give for gifts and didn't even wait for giving them out, just had to let everyone hear them NOW. All the ages, from pre-teen up to this older lady love this man, Clay Aiken and his high ideals show through. We appreciate as fans what he has done, to make his album family friendly as he did the Idol show on tour. This is a Star, make no mistake. He will be the greatest along in a world that has ruined music for anyone that wants to hear actual music. Listening to some of the things on radio is just too darn tedious, as some is just noise and other is plain garbage. Not so with Clay Aiken's music. Thank God for Clay Aiken."
+2,What a talented man!,"This is an excellent album and the music has surpassed my expectations of Clay Aiken. He gives out his heart and soul in each one the songs. This is one album that can put a smile on my face and it gives me joy. It is fun and spirit lifting to listen to this album, ""Measure Of A Man."" ""Invisible"" is my favorite with many others are running a close second. None are lower than a third place finish. I like it better and better each time I listen to it."
+2,One More Comment,"I have already rated and reviewed this album...........the best one of 2003!! But I have one more comment to make to the person that said great singers are only those who write their own music and lyrics. Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley............shall I go on?! They didn't write hardly any of their music. They had people write for them. Why? Because they were the greatest interpators of a song and song writers lined up to have them sing their songs. Clay is the next one in line!! And whose to say he may not write some of his songs in the future?! Some of you people need to understand what music is all about. Just like a book or a movie its all about what we enjoy on an individual basis. If its not your taste in music you don't need to write a scathing review, just say its not your cup of tea and keep your biased opinions to yourself."
+2,Incredible,"This CD is undoubtedly the most impressive CD I have heard in years. Aiken truly delivers on his debut album. A great mixture of ballads and Pop/Rock songs make this CD a must-have. Aiken's voice is crisp and clear, flawless and fresh. He certainly has proven he can sing anything given to him.It's great to finally have someone in this era who can have a positive impact on the young and old. He is truly an American Idol. I don't know who said you have to promote ""sex, violence, and more sex"" to be a successful recording artist, but Aiken has shown you can make it as a respectful person. Cudos to Aiken for staying a role model for all!!! I look forward to his other projects."
+2,Clay Aiken Rocks!!!,"I LOVE his new album! I knew that there was no way he could disappoint with a voice as beautiful and as powerful as his! MY FAVORITE SONG IS ""THE WAY""!!! I hope RCA makes this his new single! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE every song on this CD. I have never been so pleased with an album in my life. I totally respect Clay for taking a stand to have his CD made his way. After all, we fell in love with HIM, HIS style, HIS way. RCA doesn't need to change him, just give us Clay as he is! Some critics have referred to him as ""Gourment Vanilla"", in that case, gimme a triple scoop! :)I LOVE YOU CLAY & WILL SUPPORT YOU ALWAYS!!!Hugs,Shawna Wheeler,Central MaineSeat #207 on the Clay Train"
+2,Bravo!!,"Although I am not one to normally take the time to share my opinion on things like this, I would have to say I feel I wanted to add something to the list of rave reviews. I love this CD! Although I agree that I would have liked more than twelve songs, the songs included are wonderful! Sometimes with something new you are drawn back by one or two songs hoping that they may ""grow on you"" but each song on the CD is great in my opinion. There was a great review given by Billboard on this CD, it will be interesting to see how it does. I personally feel this music is refreshing and a great choice over some of the trashy lyrics out there. Good luck to Clay on future endeavors......it is nice to see good things happen to good people and I love to listen to that awesome voice! My three year old also requests Clay Aiken!"
+2,BREATHTAKING,"Clay and his songs have to be the best of the best that we have had in YEARS. I can even listen to music now with my children and grandchildren listening and don't feel ashamed. Clay Aiken is truly a breath of fresh air, a new lease on life and we all should be PROUD that finally, a true , non-tattoed, non woman chasing,non drug taking & non sex addict , nice young AWESOME Artist that really cares about people but still has that shy sex appeal and morals has emerged!!! THANK THE LORD!! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!CLAY, YOU DID THE WORLD AND RCA PROUD AND THANK YOU RCA FORRECOGNIZING THIS AND PUTTING HIM ON YOUR PRIORITY LIST!!!!!His mother Faye and his grandmother are to be commended!!!HE IS WHAT THE ""MEASURE OF A MAN"" STANDS FOR!!!"
+2,STILL THE BEST,I have reviewed this album before and have not changed my mind at all - it is absolutely the best music out there. Clay has everything going for him. Eclectic - I and 8 other members of my family will join you in Glendale.
+2,Measure of a Man,Fabulous CD for first timer Clay Aiken. Incredible voice and music will appeal to all age crowd. Congratulations Clay.....you deserve the best!!!
+2,A Rising Star,"You know that an artist is popular when he garners so many reviews from so many people that love and hate him but this guy is a rising star!It took a lot of guts to get up in front of a panel of judges to audition for American Idol and then even more guts to sing in front of Simon and the rest of America!This album contains songs from different genres of popular music so there's something for everyone. I personally love them all! Give it a chance. I'm sure that you will NOT be disappointed.We gave Clay a chance and look where he is now!And for those of you who keep saying that he's ugly, take a good look at yourself in the mirror and see what's inside."
+2,A TRUE ARTIST CLAY AIKEN,I BOUGHT THIS ALBUM AS SOON AS IT HIT THE STORE AND AS SOON AS I LISTENED TO IT I LOVED EVERY TRACK. IM SICK OF LISTENING TO THE STUFF THE DISC JOCKS THINK ARE GOOD SINGERS. RAP AND THE YELLING AND CURSING FOR SHOCK VALUE TO SELL SOMETHING AND CALL IT TALENT. I LIKE ALL TYPES OF MUSIC AS LONG AS THE SINGING IS GOOD AND THE MUSIC IS GOOD BUT SO MANY POP AND ROCK STATIONS DONT KNOW WHAT IS TRUE ARTISTIC WORK ANY MORE. IM NOT SAYING ITS ALL BAD BUT TOO MUCH OF IT IS. CLAY WAS WONDERFUL TO LISTEN TO ON THE SHOW AND EVEN BETTER ON THE NEW ALBUM. ITS RARE TO FIND AN ALBUM THAT ALL THE SONGS ARE GOOD BUT CLAY HAS DONE IT AND I WILL NODOUBT BUY EVERYTHING HE PUTS OUT IN THE FUTURE.I CONTINUE TO LEAVE THIS CD IN MY CAR PLAYER AND LISTEN TO IT OVER AND OVER.
+1,DOESN'T MEASURE UP,This CD disappointed me. I was expecting more from Clay but I guess this is what happens when you rush your work. I hope his next one is better because this one sucked.
+1,Not even one star to be honest,"This is just an album full of oversung sappy, cheesy lyrics. Horrible production from the AI machine. Where do they find these songwriters?And could Clay over enunciate a little more?Yes, he won't sing about sex, but he's singing about being invisible and watching someone in their room. <@@> Scary!"
+1,Worst recording to come along,"in a long time.This has got to be a joke. Please don't wasteyour money on this CD. It's not all what somereviewers on here are saying it is. They areobviously Clay's fans trying to convince the worldthat he has a golden voice. The guy can sing, butbelieve me so can a lot of people. He released thisthing too soon and should have selected better songsto sing. Measure of a man just doesn't do it for me.Sorry Clay, this one flopped."
+1,Absolute Rubbish,On behalf of Randy-Paula and the producers of american Idol I humbly apologize for besieging America with this crap.
+1,Invisible is the only worthy song,This CD is just full of rockish country same old stuff. I really do not think clay makes a good pop star at all and this CD proves it.
+1,Disaster,"It's easy, there're only a few possibilities why you like this album:1. You're a little gal in your early teens, and u think he's, well, cute.2. You know zilch about music. You're trying to be a victim of the mushrooming commercial music that I'm so sick of.Did u ever feel a rush of blood oozing to your heart. NO? Then his songs probably dun impress you much."
+1,I'll tell you why he's bad!,"Clay Aiken... why is he so big? Answer: he was on American idol. Did he win? Answer: No! Then why is he bigger than Ruben? Answer: it's a miracle! Number one, you have to admit, he looks sort of like a clown. Two, even his feet are huge! They look like a joke. But, I realize that this has nothing to do with his singing. What do I think about his singing? Awful! Every song sounds the same, and if he and everyone else would only realize how NORMAL he really is, you'd know that nothing of his is worth buying. If you want some real music, go buy Michael Buble's debut album, there's a guy with REAL talent. Clay Aiken is just a screaching clown that somehow scored a record deal. I will give it one star only for the fact that there is an actual CD in a case, that someone had to make."
+1,UH OH,"UH OH CLAYMATES!!! Clay's album has fallen out of the top twenty sellers on Amazon.com!!! Quick, better buy ten more copies to get him back up there! Because we all know you can judge the greatness of a record by how many copies get sold. (NOT!)"
+2,FANTASTIC!!!!!!,I love every single song on this album...he sings with such emotion and power. I haven't heard a voice like his in my whole life!
+1,I was a Clay Fan,I was a Clay Fan until I hear this karoake music. This album does not take any chances with this self imposed pop idol. Hecame in second and now I can see why.
+1,Simply bad music,"Clay Aiken has talent does he? I've got an idea... maybe he could put his talent to good use and make real, interesting music. Sounds good to me; I don't know about you. Oh well, just another failure in popular music today. I guess there's nothing to be done."
+1,Very disappointing,"I really hoped this would be fabulous, but it just isn't. All the songs sound the same. Same tempo, same back ground and back-up. RCA or whoever told Clay to sing all the same type of songs was way off base. When done live, one song only, then Clay does come through as we know him. Where is ""Unchained Melody""? One of the songs that got him to the top two on Idol should have been included."
+1,"Sorry, but...","The measure of a man is more than three inches!!This is manufactured pop music. It has no soul. It was put together by a studio to be sold to the masses... It was purposely designed to be offensive to no one, therefore it was put in a box. Did Clay write these songs? They all follow the same pop music formula... Amateur songwriters at RCA must be stamping out hit songs by the thousands, all with cliched lyrics.. Now they can stamp out pop stars who have nothing to say and no reason to be famous.Tori Amos, Madonna, Christina.. They write their own music and have something to say. When they do a cover, they have enough taste to choose something powerful and relevant. They don't sing schmaltzy, sappy cookie-cutter pop songs. Buy records from people who have the balls, creativity, and imagination to make a work of art, and not just do what is accepted. Support the leaders, not the followers, and make a change."
+1,Lepo.....,"In Hawaiian, this means Dirty, dirt, or filth, I think this word best describes this album. I bought this album thinking I would hear a wonderful singer and voice, but the only thing I can say is that screaming monkeys at the zoo sound better. All of his songs sound the same, kind of like a broken record. ""Invisible"" and ""I Will Carry You"" sound like the kind of screaming and moaning you'd hear at a mental institution. It seems his music only appeals to 4 to 14 year old girls, who have all the time in the world to sit in front of their computer and pine eternal about Clay's music. Perhaps when most of them grow up, they will realize what a waste of time this guy is. If you want to hear great music....listen to Iz Kamakawio'ole."
+1,Too syrupy,Reminds me of buble gum pop too much. I hate it. It was one ofthe worse cds ever. I am gonna sell it and get my money back.
+1,Only Enjoy hearing him on TV,"I really like clay Aiken but I found this CD ""Measure of a Man"" very boring. I was quite disapointed with some of the songs and the album in general. I enjoy watching and listening to Clay on the TV. I also think he is a very sweet man and I like his singing just not this CD."
+1,clay hot man,"Dear Mr.Clay,You CD is a great CD. You voice is plesant to here. You very talentd singer. You hot man and not fat like the Rubin dude. I wish you look and hope make another grate CD soon. You win all Garmmys. Bye bye."
+1,What have they done to this poor man?,"The first time I saw Clay on American Idol, in his audition, I said to myself ""theres the winner"". The first time I listened to Clay's album, I said to myself ""theres a winner who has been turned into a junky commercialized pop-culture phenomena, exploited with traditional sappy songs that were handed to him by writers, and oversung in a way that only a person who has sung 100 songs on TV that all sound exactly the same can.""Poor Clay- in a small dose, he has a fine voice. Heck, he could make a really good Broadway performer with his ability to belt 'em out. It's prefabricated crap like this CD that makes me want to spew.A star for Clay's talent, and one for pity. This album truly deserves no credit, because none of it came from the heart."
+2,The best CD in years,"I have read all the reviews, but did not write until I read Jaan's review. All I can say to the so called music critics and Jaan, GET OVER IT, Clay is here to stay. It was very obvious from Jaan's review that he/she is a fan of ?????? and someone wants to hurt sales of Clay's upcoming new release.Measure of a Man is wonderful because you can actually understand the words and the range of Clay's voice is incredible. I agree with other reviewers that MOAM gets better the more you listen to it.Clay is a powerful singer as shown in the duet with Ruben on the AMA's. They were the only singers to get a standing ovation from their peers.My favorites are I survived you, and Touch"
+1,"depressing, clay should rethink his songs","my wife and I bought this cd over the weekend and the one word that comes to mind is depressing. It has none of the great tunes I expected from the likes of clay. he was always known for his use of ballads, but come one, how many songs does one need about losing your love or making it on your own without you....blah blah blah.I expected some powerhouse tunes, and wish he could have done some music for perhaps an upcoming Disney movie..."
+1,Bland pop crossed with Broadway wannabe,"While I love a few tracks on this CD and admire the writers and producers involved (Darren Hayes, Desmond Child, Cathy Dennis, Danielle Brisbois, Aldo Nova), almost every song sounds the same. And Clay has this annoying habit of ""finishing"" each and every song as if it were performed live. Maybe it's just me but I kind of like (or am used to) fade outs in pop songs. I definetly like Clay's voice and there are standout songs that actually effected me (the title track especially moved me) but I have to say Kelly Clarkson's debut CD is head and shoulders a better produced collection than this middle of the road, unoffensive, generic collection of milquetoast. I expected more from Clay after his first single. Better luck next time."
+1,Very Disappointed,"I just purchased the new Clay Aiken CD and I don't think I have ever been more disappointed in my life. I feel like this man's beautiful voice is no where even near 10% of what it is capable of on this album. Most of the songs don't even sound like him. I have waited for this to come out because his voice sends goosebumps up my spine when he hits ""those notes"", and I skipped through every song on this album and found none that even came close. I hope that Clay speaks up and says, this is not the measure of me, and his next album show cases his God given talent. When you hear songs like ""Bridge Over Troubled Water"" that are amazing and then listen to this album, you cannot even begin to compare. The only reason I gave it one star is because of the song ""This is The Night,"" other then that, I would not have rated it."
+2,Vocal Excellence,"""Measure Of A Man"" is an unbelievably good CD. Clay continues to prove that no matter what song he sings he makes it sound great.This Album is a perfect twelve for twelve with all twelve recordings on the CD being excellent.If you are a fan of great music and vocals you will want to get a copy of this superb CD!!!!!!!!!!!!One other great CD you don't want to miss:""Blue Skies"" - Diana DeGarmo"
+2,an enjoyable pop album,"In all honesty I'm not a fan of the whole American Idol thing, but I did get sucked into AI2 just a bit. Yea for Clay! Moving on.This is strictly a pop album. No earth shattering lyrics, but plenty of catchy tunes and choruses. Clay does a wonderful job of singing this material. In a way Clay reminds me of Rick Ashley from the 80's because I didn't expect that voice/power to come from that person. Anyway, I have been enjoying this ablum. It's nice, mellow and light hearted. Good for those laid back moods or wanting to relax.Obviously this album is not for everyone, but give it a chance. It may grow on you."
+2,As expected,"Not sure what all the negative responses are about. Are you listening to the same CD that I am? This CD is awesome. There isn't a track that I don't love. If folks wanted to hear remakes of old songs, then they need to buy the American Idol CD. Clay outdid himself with this CD and I look forward to the next one. Now way are you Invisible!"
+1,"Hun, Clay is sooooo lame","Hun, the CD is nothing special. It is not an essential CD like the Beatles, Supremes, or Aretha. He will be a one CD hit wonder huns."
+1,a singer who knows music,"I thought I would give my ear to the sample cuts from this cd of Mr.Clay Aiken and I must say that I am so glad that I did not go and waste my money on the total cd. Clay, darling, the cd is bad. Do not believe the 5 star reviews that you have recieved. These people don't actually know music and they are not being sincere. Take what you have done and learn from it and do a better job the next time around. Your voice is wild and out of control. You are putting too much emphasis in getting your point across to the listener. I feel as though you are still feeling that you are in a competition. You lost. As I said, take this experience and learn from it. If you can't do any better, then shoot for Broadway."
+1,Tedious debut,"Silly, syrupy lyrics throughout and, surprisingly, the vocals are completely uninspired. This can't be what Aiken wanted."
+1,Not a pop singer,"Ditto ats27. Clay's voice is indeed beautiful, and he has magnificent range for lead vocals in a broadway musical, or for easy listening. Tone him down, he is not a pop singer. Stop trying to make him something that he is not. Clay, Harry Connick Jr. did a magnificent job just being himself, and so will you. That is, once you realize who you really are musically."
+1,What did they do to him???,"After listening to the first few songs of the album I've been waiting months for, I had to look and make sure I picked-up the right one. It doesn't even sound like him, which is ironic since most of his audience liked him for the way he sounds!!! The songs could use some help, but at least they used songs by serious song writers, such as Desmond Child. Let's just hope that Clay can hang around enough to go his own way and sound the way he did before."
+1,Big let down,"I expected better from Clay. This CD is just an example of Clay not being Clay. Why change? You have a great broadway, caberet voice Clay. Stop screaming and please step away from the pop music. It just isn't you!"
+1,What a shame! What a waste! What sabotage!,"This CD is a spectacular disappointment. Clay has a huge, pure voice, and this CD works hard to cancel it out. Overproduced and underbalanced, every song is marred by a pervasive, tinny whitenoise, as if the drummer was told to keep the cymbals hissing through every song. This fuzzes up Clay's pure, clear tone, and cancels out every nuance of his emotional and musical resonance. It's as if the producer/arrangers didn't trust his voice to carry. What idiots. Clay seems like a smart kid; hopefully he's smart enough to choose another producer for his next CD."
+1,How embarrassing.,"I have never bought a worse record. (And I have about six or seven hundred in all.) His voice has been produced out and the songs are as unmemorable as they come. Absolutely horrible.Whoever is handling his career - which must be over after this fiasco - has taken a perfectly decent singer and turned him into muzakChristmas is coming. Unfortunately, I know no one I dislike enough to foist this thing off on.Anonymously, of course. I wouldn't even want this CD in my trash bin, so I am going to have to dump it somewhere far away in the dead of night. Otherwise, the trashman might find out that I had actually spent my hard-earned money on this tripe."
+1,Not a Good Measure,"I will prepare myself to face the wrath of other Clay fans, but I think this CD is a disappointment.Clay's voice has been watered down on most of the tracks (about 3 of them sound something ""like"" Clay). This is probably an attempt to attract the crowd Simon thought Clay couldn't attract; but the producers/writers may have garnered Clay new fans at the expense of the old ones.I do not think he would have sold one million pre-sale copies had many of us heard the entire CD. This CD is Justin Timberlake lite (and that's no compliment).No Diane Warren or Sedaka style songs. Someone should have listened to his demo CD (or AI for heaven's sake)in order to put together a debut worthy of Clay's voice.If this continues, I will be an ex-Clay fan. Or, should I say, I will remain an AI Clay fan, forever waiting for him to come back to form.Anyway, I know many of you like the CD, but for me, what a let down."
+2,Awesome,"This CD proves without any doubt why Clay has his popularity. He is an amazing singer and true entertainer. People may be jealous, dazed and confused but Clay is a winner no matter what you people may say. Hell, Clay has gone triple platinum. Can Ruben say that, I think NOT! Ha! Ha! Who did you get your info. from. Jealous Mother Fu*kers trying to have you cake and eat it too."
+1,Yuck,"Clay Aiken's bombastic, over the top singing style is bad enough to make Baby Jesus cry. If you're not a tween or a demented middle-age soccer mom, I recommend you pass on buying this album.Patooey."
+1,Not good enough,"Clay Aiken has an outstanding voice, but it isn't showcased here. This is another bland pop CD full of predictable top 40 songs. I wish him all the best, but I certainly hope his next effort will reflect his amazing talent and show more imagination."
+2,A Star Rising,"Those who would lessen the validity of this growing talent with a voice that, although not at its peak, is clear and powerful ... are at question. Despite the attempts of a popular ""timely"" magazine to point out the flaws it did not succeed with me. As to that matter of saying the buyers of this CD will fall into the $20,000 to $30,000 category not only insults this groups ability to know what is good, but insults every other buyer. This buyer likes music from the classics to classic rock groups (those would be the ones with real and lasting talent). What is wrong with a record company that thinks keeping the music clean and with class is a recipe for failure. Though direct comparison is not intended, it is a good thing Frank Sinatra didn't know that good music meant failure."
+2,A Powerful First Album,"A showcase for Mr. Aiken's exceptional voice, this power-pop album will have you singing along in no time. Every cut a potential Top 10 hit, there's something for everyone here, from the power-chord-filled ballad 'Run To Me', to the Beatle-esque 'Shine' and 'Perfect Day', to the country-flavored 'When You Say You Love Me', to the breathtakingly beautiful love ballad 'The Way'. A tiny disappointment for this fan: Mr. Aiken's lower register is barely in evidence. Still, that doesn't stop this album from being 100% en-JOY-able."
+2,White boy soul emerges from the shadows...,"How refreshing it is to hear someone sing BIG again! While there are some uncomfortable moments on the album, Clay has definitely shown us what he has to offer the music world. One can't help but feel the urge to grab up some Steve Perry/Journey albums after listening to this. We haven't heard a male voice this soulful since Captain Big Voice (Perry) left the scene. Hopefully this is just the tip of the iceberg."
+2,Fun music you can share with EVERYONE,"Finally, good music without sex and sleaze to sell it. Clay's music isn't deep or thought-provoking, but it's fun and sweet, and just a lil bit sexy. It brings a smile to your face and warms the heart. Plus that voice. Ugh, it's like buttah! MOAM is a beautiful insipring track. Definately my fav! The album has a real 80's feel to it. Can't wait to see what he whips up for his second album!!!!"
+2,"Awesome, Incredible, and Amazing","I am from Canada,and I have listened to Clay's CD all day today. He is going to be a star. As Elle said, ""CLAY AIKEN IS HUGE"" and they are right.I love all the songs on this CD. I find one of my favourites is ""When you say you love me""I recommend this purchase for everyone!!!!"
+2,"RUN, DON'T WALK, TO BUY THIS CD!","Clay Aiken has delivered on his long-awaited first full-length CD. This is a great album, one that kids and parents can enjoy together. Clay's brilliant voice soars and the songs are tailored made for him. My personal favorite is ""Perfect Day."" This is a song begging to be a hit and will be if it gets radio play. We have waited decades for Clay Aiken and he has not disappointed us. Clay has the ability to find the matrix of a song and make it his own. He is a breath of fresh air in an industry that badly needs it. My advice: Run, don't walk, to buy this CD!"
+1,A Matter of Spellling,"Does it matter how you get there? It's impossible to say if Aiken would sound different atop the virtual Mount McKinley if he had worked his way up and wrote his own songs. I think it would, because the sameness of the tracks are as alive as echoes in an anechoic chamber. How do you spell ""sucks""?"
+2,Great job Clay!,"I really enjoyed being able to listen to a CD for a change and actually be able to understand and relate to the words of the songs. At times, unfortunately, Clay's voice seems to be obscured by the music----too bad, his voice is phenomenal! Great job Clay! Keep up the good work!"
+2,Awesome CD,"Honestly the guy can sing. Out of 12 songs, I would say more than half are excellent, and the others are worth listening too. Most cd's have 2-4 decent songs out of 12-15, however this one tops them all. If you think the cd could be better, I disagree. Everyhting in life could always be better, you cant change that. As a first Clay Aiken Deput album...?? well It Rocks. Worth every penny."
+2,I love this album!,"All I can say is, Clay Aiken has a wonderful voice and every song on this album is a delight to listen to. Usually when I buy an album I will have a few songs that I really like and the others are just okay but that is not so with this album. I love every song! This guy can really sing. His voice is strong and clean. I can't wait for another album to come out by this young man! I purchased one copy and a week later came back and bought two more for gifts and another one for me so I wouldn't have to keep taking the CD from my car to my house.To young and old alike, I have just two words to say--buy it! You will enjoy it!"
+2,Clay Aiken's debut proves he will be around for years ...,"This album is an excellent ""POP"" album - EVERY song on this album has a great melody. You will not have to hit the skip button on your cd player. Of course you will have your faves - My faves are Perfect Day and Touch. Another thing that makes Measure of a Man special is the fact that Clay just doesn't sing the songs - he puts ""FEELING"" into it. I loved the little surprises that I heard through out the album. For example the song ""When you say you Love me "" has a country feel to it.All I can say is buy the album - you will NOT be disapointed!"
+2,I love this album...,"...becauseI love the sound of Clay's voiceI love the passion that comes through his music - it is clear that he feels what the songwriter feltI love that the songs are complex and intelligent - not some coked-out-can't-handle-more-than-10-words-in-the-lyric-or-I-lose-attention-deficit-syndrome musicI love that soaring, wonderful, lusty voiceI love that I find myself dancing in my chair/car/home while I'm feeling the musicI love that I don't have to listen to the ""Thanks, but I've already heard them a million times and I'm tired of them"" oldies to hear music that makes me want to sing alongI love Clay's spirit and scruples and sexinessI love that Clay fulfills a need that the music industry has been lacking for the last several yearsI love his voiceClay makes any song he sings sound better.If you need more reasons, I can give them...."
+2,Love It!,Love the new cd. I liked all the songs the first time I heard them. BUT each time I listen to them they grow in intensity and feeling for me. Great CD!
+2,how do you measure a man?,"Oh my gosh...how incredible is Clay? All of the songs on this CD are incredible. Each song is a reflection on experiences everyone has and can relate to. Whether it be being in love, falling in love, or declaring your independence from a broken relationship and moving on. They are all here and Clay puts everything into each song. He is one of the most refreshingly cool voices to come on the scene in years and we are all the better for it. At least we can now hear other songs besides ""This is the Night"" which is still good but most people were eagerly awaiting something new and have they gotten it!!!! One has to wonder why he needed a talent showcase to break into recording when he could have done it on his own. Bravo!"
+2,Much Better than Expected!,"As the mother of a teen who is a big Clay Aiken fan, I picked up this CD yesterday for her. We hardly ever buy music CD's anymore because there are usually only one or two good songs on them - and I expected this one to be the same. WRONG! Nearly every song on this album touched me in some way - I especially liked the song ""Shine."" This album is filled with very good music that a parent doesn't have to be concerned about their children listening to. And as for the big Clay Aiken fan in the house, she is thrilled with all the songs - the title track seems to be her favorite so far.Too bad the lyrics to the songs were not included along with the liner notes. Guess the producers decided to go with the fold-out Clay Aiken poster instead."
+1,clay you deserve something better than that,"I just tried listening to the cd again and still could not find myself liking anything in it. they all soumd alike and boring, the arrangements are so horrible and mediocre and for anyone used to good music this just doesn't make sense.In fairness to Clay who has an awesome and powerful voice, you do not deserve this crap of songs and i hope that he would look into these seriously. please realize that the fans are a varied bunch from the teenyboppers to the older ones with very discriminating tastes. i happen to be one of them, and though i loved all of the AI2 performances i was really expecting something that would be appealing and enjoyable. sadly i find nothing here that makes me want to listen to it again and again.I hope the second cd will be of better quality w/ good vocal and musical arrangement, better songs that would showcase Clay's singing talent."
+1,Clay please dont become so commercial!,"First let me start by saying that clay was y favorite American Idol, I thoght, and still think, that he should have beat Ruben, Now he very well could have been a member of the bubble gum band N Sync .the One Star is for clays great voice, the lack of the other 4 stars is for his giving into that teeny bopper sound."
+1,Recycled and Reused,"Measure of a Man should read Measure of a Boy. His ""so-called"" music is only been recycled from previous performers such as N-Sync, Backstreet Boys, etc. Isn't there anyone out there with an original voice or original music that they write themselves? This guy is not even worth watching as I witnessed one night on Jay Leno's, Tonight Show. Give me Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, even Luciano Pavarotti! At least these guys can and did sing with soul and a lot of heart, something this kid should learn before he releases another song. Even my 15 and 17 year old kids just can't get into this guy's singing. Sorry Clay!"
+1,New material,"I am a huge Clay fan, but I am extremely disappointed in this CD. The man can sing like no one else, but he had to sing songs that were less than stellar, to say the least. Give him some great songs to sing, and he'll do right by them."
+1,"Great Voice, Empty Soul","Admitedly, he has a mesmerizing voice. HOWEVER, he still lacks the ability to have a grasp of the nuances and emotions to be shown in each songs that he sings. He's a born singer but he needs to get all the technical skills in singing before he could be labeled as the 'American Idol'. Unlike Clay, Josh Groban, though not yet fully polished too, could easily control his 'pianissimo and forte' and melt your heart. You don't have to worry if he would make any embarrassing kinks in his performance. As another comparison, Kelly Clarkson's performance is so firm and solid. She's qualified to be a true artist, while Clay isn't."
+1,"I thought I was going to love this album, but didn't","I really enjoyed Clay on AI2, was one of the first in line to preorder the album, and was really looking forward to receiving it. However, I was very disappointed. Not so much in Clay, but in the song selection. In fact, when I have it on, I have noticed so many of the songs sound alike, I have trouble identifying which one he is singing. They don't have the ""inspired"" feel that his voice can deliver. After listening to the album several times now, I'm giving up. I doubt it will hit my CD player again.I hope Clay has a long career and reaches a broad audience base, but in the words of Simon Cowell, ""It didn't do it for me...."""
+1,Incredible Voice,"Like most CD's that I purchase, there are songs I like, and songs that are just okay. The difference with this CD is Clay's voice. He could sing the Alphabet and make it sound great. Two of my favorite titles are Measure of a Man and When You Say You Love Me which has a little country flare to it. Go out and buy this CD. There is no other voice like Clay Aiken's!"
+2,devoted fan,"This is the best CD....I love all the songs. To pick a favorite it changes all the time...right now I enjoy ""I Survived You"" and ""The Way"". What a great job by Mr. Aiken. Refresehing to have an entertainer that can actually sing and does not have to use any foul language. Mr. Aiken certainly has hit the music world in a way that was much needed. I for one have been waiting for a great voice and someone with such great morals is just an added bonus. I love that Mr. Aiken is so intrested in helping others. I hope he continues his music career at least for now but I also hope he does what he wants to do!!!! I await the next concert (fortunate to see him already and he was awesome). The crowd response to Mr. Aiken is amazing. God Bless you Mr. Aiken and keep up the awesome music for your devoted fans!!!!"
+1,Sucked!,"There was not one song on this CD that impressed me. I expected more from Clay Aiken. His voice was drowned out by the music half the time and the lyrics did not capture my attention. In other words, there is not one track that I found myself humming or singing later.I force fed myself the whole CD just to get my monies worth. I was very dissappointed. Not worth buying. Hopefully, his next album will be more entertaining or at least bearable. I am a fan."
+2,AWESOME CD!! :),"Clay Aiken has got to be the BEST singer in the world! I LOVE this dude! His first CD, 'Measure of a Man', was absolutely AWESOME!! It includes hit songs such as 'Ivisible', 'The Way', 'When You Say You Love Me', 'No More Sad Songs', and 'Measure of a Man'. Not only are all the songs on the CD an awesome showcase and display of his voice, but they are all appropriate; no cussing or inappropriate references. I'm so proud that of him for being clean and staying true to his values. Kudos for Clay! Go out and buy this CD today! You will not regret it! :)"
+1,Disappointed - sorry,"I went mad for this guy during the American Idol trials! Sat down and watched and cheered each week; all excited when the album came out and more importantly arrived in Ireland! But when I listened to it; he didn't sound at all like he did in American Idol.I think his song choices on this album left a lot to be desired. Where were all the brilliant songs he sang on the American Idol show? That's what I wanted to hear, that's what I would WANT to hear if I went to see him live in concert.But other than that, I wish him well and hope he takes note of this!"
+1,"3 decent songs, rest of it-blah","I like ""Touch"" best, ""This is the Night"" & ""Invisible"" are also pretty good, but I'm over ""Invisible"" by now. The rest of the CD just runs together for me. I get no feeling from Clay, although he has a good voice, he has little emotion and tends toward glory or held notes to impress. My least favorite of the 4 idol CDs I own, even Justin's gets played more often."
+1,bad music at its best,this is the worst album i have heard since barry manilow . clay did a snow job on the american people witrh this crap he put out songs with no meaning at all. give me back my money clay. kelly clarkson was far better then this junk that no one wants to listen to. go back to georgia red clay.
+1,Horridly overproduced and carbon-copy crap.,"My husband purchased this for me since I fell in love with Clay's voice on American Idol...how very disappointed I was. Soulless and drenched in over-production, his voice comes off as perfect-pitch robotic. Think of it as air-brushed to perfection, which is certainly not a good thing. It sounds like every other pop album out there, including his AmIdol cohorts. Ugh. Pure rubbish.I know that I am going to get a very low mark from people reading this, but dont take my word for it. Take the words of the 100 people here on amazon.com selling this crap for $2 a pop!"
+1,Go Back in the studio and Try Again,I agree with the woman who reviewed this album. It just sounds like Backstreet Boys and Nsync music recreated in 2003. Been there done that. Clay needs to step his game up if he wants to last in the music industry any longer.
+2,Clay is the measure of a man,"This cd was awesome, i love clay...everything he does it just amazes me more and more. I would have loved to see more of the range that he possesses but its all good. I love you clay, keep on going strong!!!"
+2,Clay Aiken is a hometown hero,"Clay Aiken is a hometown hero because he stands for something. He knows who he is and will not back down from his beliefs. I like how he is not using sex to sell his CD's. This is truly a CD for people who enjoy pop music, hey its for people who enjoy all kinds of music. I congratulate him on his first CD and hope it goes platinum."
+2,Lovely voice,"Clay Aiken's new CD is going to be a classic. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Those of us who have heard his demo's know what a wide range of songs he can sing - beautifully. Measure of A Man has brought music back into my life. There are very few offerings these days of enjoyable music.It is rare when you enjoy more than 2 or 3 songs on a CD. On this CD, I love every song."
+2,PLATINUM BOUND - NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!!!,"This is the best CD I have ever listened to in some 20 years and Clay's voice is just wonderful!! It's refreshing to listen to a CD that is not full of ""sexual overtone and vulgar"" type lyrics. Clay Aiken certainly delivers on each and every song on the album. There is not one song on this CD that I skipped over. Billboard was right when they said that his CD is ""THE BEST POP ALBUM OF 2003"". The other critics who gave unfavorable reviews don't know what they are talking about. The more you listen to the entire CD, the better it is and after just listening a few times, you easily pick up the words and can sing along (can't say that with some of the other ""stuff"" that is out there)! I highly recommend that you buy this CD. I can't wait for other CD's by Clay Aiken. Way to go RCA and Clay Aiken!"
+2,Just as expected,"What a refreshing break from the majority of today's popular music! I also like the fact that women and girls of all ages are drawn to Clay. It's a nice album by a nice kid. The songs are not phenomenal, but I'm sure in time Clay will be able to choose better material to showcase his talent."
+2,CLAY AIKEN!!!!,"WOW! Thank you for this wonderful cd! I truly enjoy listening to Measure Of A Man so much!!! Excellent cd, looking forward to Solitaire coming out with The Way in late January!!! A+"
+2,Late to the party,"I never watched American Idol and I rarely listen to pop music, but I clicked on this CD one day and listened to the clips just to see what all the fuss was about. I liked what I heard, bought it, and I have played it every day since then. There's just something about it, there's not a bad track on there. Is it the most well-crafted, lyrically sophisticated CD made this year? No, but it is entertaining, catchy, and let's face it, Clay's voice could make the phone book sound good. There isn't anything that is going to appeal to everyone. If you like what you hear from the clips, you're going to like the whole CD."
+2,THE MAN HAS BEEN MEASURED,"After listenting to this CD since 10/14/03 numerous times daily---I enjoy each song every time I listen to the CD. ""The Way"" ""Run to Me"" ""Shine"" ""Touch"" are my front runners right now but I enjoy all the songs. Why is Clay so intesting--his eyes, his mouth and his incredible voice!! Can the guy sing-YES! I saw Clay in concert during the AI tour--he has that quality that comes out and WOWS the crowd and holds you thru each and every performance and he has done the same with his first CD! I will continue buying his music because of his wonderful qualities!!!You go CLAY! And if you have not heard him sing ""Noel"" on the Holiday CD you are missing probably the best verison of the song I have ever heard!!! Makes you want to stand up and shout to the heavens!Clay measures up in every way as a true entertainer in every way possible!"
+2,THIS CD IS EXCELLENT!,"I gave this CD five stars because of Clays incredible voice. I will concede the fact that the production and the song choices could have been better. Nevertheless, Clays voice is so AMAZING that any shortfalls in the production and material is easily offset with Clays musical prowess. There are however, some excellent songs on this CD, such as The Way, Perfect Day, Measure of a Man and Shine.DONT LISTEN TO THE CLAY HATERS THAT COME HERE ON AMAZON AND GIVE THIS CD ONLY ONE STAR! Those people are just haters of good music and they are trying to persuade you not to buy this CD. Also, granted some of the five star reviews may be from ""Claymates"" but that does not negate the fact that this CD is really good.BUY THIS CD! It is entertaining and fun. Isn't that why we all buy CD's, to be entertained?"
+1,Stinks,I am sorry but this CD just does not work. You are better off buying the single mp3 that you want to listen to. Buying the complete CD is a waste.
+1,clay- not all hes craked up to be....,"he sings good, but he sings bad songs, the only good song is The Way."
+1,Ridiculous effort,Clay Aiken needs to take a seat. His 15 minutes of fame has ended and it's a wrap for him. He should stick to doing broadway tunes and not Pop. His album is a sad attempt and i really wouldn't recommend it to anyone... not even my worst enemy.
+1,Suckiness!,"This geek reminds me of a watered down Elton John except that one thing, real talent. She he can sing but at leased Elton John wrote his own songs. Clay's voice sounds a lot like Elton's but too bad his 15 minutes of fame are up. He will always have the words ""American Idol"" written beneath him which is why he will not go far. He is an Elton John-wannabe like Kelly Clarkson is a Mariah Carey-wannabe."
+1,Deja vu (like a bad dream over and over again!),"Wow! Can you hear it?? Listen - listen very carefully! The music here is the same as Kelly Clarkson's album, only with different lyrics and Clay singing instead of Kelly! Can I sue somebody??"
+1,Overhyped mediocre debut,"There is no artistry is this first endeavor. Some of the lyrics are painfully odd and Aiken's delivery lacks depth, texture, nuance, finesse, and diversity. Yes, he is a guy who can sing, but he is not an interesting singer. He is certainly not original, nor do I get a sense that there is any real emotion behind the delivery. I feel like I'm being sung at rather than sung to. I admit to never being a fan of glory noting brand of singing, and Aiken only solidifies that conviction.I didn't find him interesting on AI and he is even less so on this debut. Aiken has proclaimed that he is not an artist, just a guy from a reality show. So far, he's confirmed the limitations of his musical aspirations.As for his sales. Well, McDonalds sells alot of burgers... that doesn't make the burgers any better quality. Nothing's wrong with those who enjoy a fast food burger, please enjoy, but don't insist it's filet mignon."
+1,SUCKED,"Pointless CD unless u like badly sung ballads that have no meaning worst thing everdo not be persuaded by these ""claymate"" people they are biased and know that clay does infact stink they just can't except it if u know wats good for u STAY AWAY FROM ""MEASURE OF A MAN"""
+2,Real music..,I thought it was great...I actually liked every song track on it....What a great person & a wonderful voice...Looking forward to his next Cd....Finally a Cd where I can understand the words & one that I can listen to around anyone!!RLK
+2,I Liked It So Much That I Bought A Second One!,"Well, I really did not know exactly what to expect from this CD, but, being that I am a Clay Aiken fan I had to have one. Not to mention the one that I have bought here at Amazon.com.. I played the CD and then played it again. And I have to say that I am happy with all the tracks on it. As a matter of fact I am having trouble deciding which one I like best. I did decide however that I would like to give this CD to a few friends of mine for Christmas gifts, so it was back to the store for me. I think that this is probably the best value for my music money spent in a long time. I thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion and review this CD. I hope all that purchase Measure Of A Man will enjoy it as much as I am."
+2,Clay's star continues to shine ......,"What can I say about this amazing guy? He just never stops amazing me. It seems with each song he sings ... each interview he gives ... he just gets better and better. Measure Of A Man is a perfect example of this. Whether it's upbeat cuts like ""Invisible"" or ""Touch"" or wonderful, touching songs like ""Run To Me"", ""The Way"", or ""I Will Carry You"" ... it's clear Clay has the voice, talent, and personality to be the next big thing on the music scene. Although never having met Clay, I am so proud of all that he's already accomplished (You go, Clay!!) ... and look forward to seeing his star shine on, and on."
+2,Clay's CD Surpasses Expectations,"Wow, Clay's new Cd is even better than I thought it would be!He is my favorite new artist and his amazing voice touches my soul. Every song on this CD is good. Great job, Clay!"
+2,Phenomenal,"After just listening to a few clips of this CD on the internet made me want this one. Now after hearing the entire CD, I am soooo glad to have one!!!! Clay's voice is truly remarkable, the lyrics great, and the music is beautiful. I recommend this highly, you won't be disappointed."
+1,wow what a bomb,i am sorry to say that this album really changed my opinion of clay aiken. This album is horrible and if you want to know why there are so many used copys available to buy you'll know after listening to this. I want Ruben Studdard
+1,Don't believe the hype,"I don't think this guy sucks completely but he is pretty overrated. I read articles saying that he is the next Elvis Presley. Hahahaha, that's funny. I can see him being the next Richard Marx but he's never gonna be up there with the king.Triumph The Insult Comic Dog said it best...""Ruben or Clay, which one to pick? It's like choosing what puddle of vomit to lick""."
+1,Horrible,"I put this cd on and my dog started howling. As if there was a full moon. This CD is horrible. American Idol is stupid. If any of these clowns had an iota of talent, they would have signed to a label already ( See Kelly and Justin movie- that movie made about half a million at the box office!). I looked at the notes on the CD. He didnt write one song? So basically someone picked all of these songs for him. This CD makes me wretch. Also, dude is kinda ugly for a teen idol. In fact all of the winners and runner up are horrible looking. WTF?"
+1,You will agree,I broke out in a cold sweat listening to this album. I don't like this album and you will surly agree.
+1,Measuring a Man? Not high on my scale,"I believed that Clay would be someone who could bring something different to the table. But in fact his album is everything thats wrong with the pop world. The songs are bland and he is trying to appeal to one group instead of his entire fan base. The songs are very meh and so contrived you would have thought he recorded them yesterday in the car. This album is not what the record industry needs to spruce itself up. Barry Manilow and Micheal Bolton already reign the Adult COntempory charts why do we need more cheesy pop songs??? This is an album controlled by the makers of American Idol, not a record company. Its a shame that the other idols have respectable albums even if they are not blockbusters. Measure of a Man is strictly produced to make money not to be a sensation. It would be nice to see some crativity in this! very disappointing!"
+1,2nd week sale percentages tell the whole truth!!!,"Honestly, this cd is not worth buying at ALLLLLL! Clay Aiken may be #1 again on the charts , but look at how much the sales percentage dropped off ( 60+ percent is the percentage.) Wow!!!that's a big decrease in sales. I guess all the so called ""claymates"" could not afford to buy in the multiples like they obviously did the first week of sales, or realized that he's not worth going broke over!!! Nice try though ""claymates."" Better luck next time, if he's lucky enough to get one. One star for pitty!!!!"
+1,SUCKS,"Not only is clay really ugly, he sucks. Radio stations are saying his 1st single is the only song that isn't annoying and ""easy listening"" for the older people."
+1,Clay Aiken will not be getting any this Christmas.,"Clay, Clay, Clay. Knock it off. Seriously, you are getting on America's nerves. You didn't win American Idol, and you don't deserve to release this album. What's really annoying is that there are only positive reviews of this album on Amazon.com. Hopefully Amazon.com won't censor the freedom of speech, and the freedom to let you know before you do a stupid thing, that this album is a disgrace to Music as we knew it. The only reason one should buy this album is to discourage someone else from buying by publicly setting it on fire or by letting your friends listen to it... a word of caution: listen near the toilet so you don't have far to go when you have to throw up."
+2,BRAVO CLAY!!!,"This Album is a wonderful collection of beautiful songs by an outstanding performer. It is so wonderful to have a CD where I love every track. My Way, Run to Me, Perfect Day, Measure of a Man, When You Say You Love Me are especially great! Buy this CD if you love Adult Contemporary pop music."
+2,A Gift of Music,"What a wonderful gift I received on October 14, 2003. Clay Aiken, Clive Davis and all others associated with Measure of a Man are to thank. As are those who voted Clay Aiken into the CD making business. Thank you.I won't waste time reiterating the many five star reviews. I do, however, want to make my own statement by saying that Clay Aiken's breath-taking voice fills every song with passion and sincerity. This is the most enjoyable new music I've heard in a very long time. If you purchase this CD and listen with your heart, I'm sure you will agree."
+2,Clay's voice shines through,"Reading the reviews it seems that many are based on the like or dislike of Clay or the continuation of a Ruben/Clay competition. Get over it! Ruben won the AI contest, they are both talented singers and their styles are different. That said, my critique of the album is that the songs are a little weak, overly orchestrated in some cases and some hokey instrumentals in other cases. Clay's voice, however, shines through and overcomes the weak material and the little time that was taken to put the album together. If you are sentimental and romantic at heart, like ballads, like to sing along, love Clays voice ... or any of the above, you will like this album. It just makes you feel good. Despite its shortcomings, I couldn't give it less than 4 stars since I love it and listen to it at least once a day. My favorite is The Way co written by Enrique Iglesias and hopefully we'll see some more like this on the next album ... stronger songs to match the depth of Clay's voice."
+2,This Has Gone Too Far,"To Pearl Jam Lion, I really don't appreciate being threanted withmy life because I like a particular artist, or a different typeof music that is obviously not the music you enjoy.It is peoplesuch as yourself that help make this a more freightening planet.So I have forwared your ""review"" to the Center for Hate Crimes asa possible person to watch. I also forwared it to the Center forPeople with Eratic and unusual Behavior. There is also an agencyfor terroristic threats by person or by proxy, especially overthe internet. So I am glad you got printed and you have yourselfa nice little day."
+2,The Only American Idol worth listening to,"This album will not disappoint. I am not a big fan of Clay Aiken but I ended up enjoying the album; you will never hear more beautiful songs as softly sung by him. He sings in a voice that is smooth, mature- and he can really soar when he wants. This is a great ""feel good""album!"
+2,I can't stop playing this CD,"This week I keep thinking up reasons to spend time in my car so I can play this CD over and over. I'm not sure what I expected but this isn't it. This is so different from American Idol music. This music is fresh and new and filled with Clay Aiken's beautiful voice in all its range and power. I can't stop smiling. This is the future of pop music. There are a few tracks where I wish the background production was scaled back to let that pure voice shine through, but all in all I am surprised and very very pleased. More More!"
+2,This is the Measure of a Man,"After listing to this album I can give it nothing but high praise. I think that Clay Aiken is the voice of reason that our world needs right now as so many people are affecting our children and how they see the world. This album is positive, upbeat and fun with a positive messgae!! Way to go Clay!"
+2,Slightly disappointed,"I have to say, I too am one of Clay's ""older"" fans. (Just under 38). He has been labeled as a broadway kind of singer, and the tunes he sang on American Idol were true Clay (belt-em-out) style. I don't hear this on this album. I do like the album, but it wasn't what I expected. I would love to see him do another album, maybe of some show tunes or the like. Don't get me wrong, I could listen to him sing everyday, all day. It just doesn't get any better than that voice... Would love to see Solitaire on the next one. Also got to say I'm loving the articles. Way to go for standing up for yourself and who you are, even though I loved the belly shot on Rolling Stone. I do give you some serious credit. Fighting the big boys can't be easy. Keep the albums coming."
+2,Simply the best,"Clay Aiken has a voice that touches my heart and soothes my soul. I love every song on this CD, so it's a tough call to name a favorite when they all gave me chills...and a few brought tears to my eyes. ""Run To Me"" is so very haunting and beautiful, and ""Measure of a Man"" and ""The Way"" are both touching and tender and exquisitely performed. An awesome debut, well worth the wait."
+2,Clay's CD,"I honestly didn't think the CD would be as good as it is. I did expect great, but this is awesome. First time I have listened to a CD all the way through. Even if he didn't write the songs, he sounds like he means every word. Excellent Album!!! KEEP IT UP CLAY!"
+2,You definitely want to buy this CD...,"I read the first few reviews on Clay's CD and I think that the CD is really good, because every song on there is good, not just the first three. and that's hard to find. Clay showed a lot of magic on the competition of American Idol in his voice and that was toned down on the album which wasn't so great. The songs on the album are absolutely clean, the only word that Clay uses that's sort of slang is ""baby"" and it's rarely found throughout the album. It's a very family-friendly album and I feel like I can listen to this for years to come."
+2,CREAM RISES TO THE TOP,"It is evident that the previous reviewer who uses profanity - totally uncalled for - has used this forum to simply bash Clay. He has not purchased the CD nor listened to it. Let's grow up and use this for the reason it is intended - to review the CD, not bash the artist.The CD is awesome, and as time will tell, cream always rises to the top....."
+2,Ten stars!,I am crazy about this cd. I got it today. Thanks Amazon for your quick service. My favorite songs are Perfect Day and Shine. They are brilliant songs with a beautiful message. Clay's voice soars in strength and sicerity. Don't miss this album!
+2,Clay is so awesome!,"I thought Clay's single was good, but this is the best cd ever! Ofcourse I am and always have been a huge Clay fan, ever since i first saw him, but this cd blew me away! I love Clay Aiken!"
+2,Exceeded Expectations,"This CD is amazing! As if Clay's voice wasn't sensational enough, you can really tell how hard he's been working on these songs. You would think he's been professional his whole life! This CD is a must have. Clay is the American Idol."
+2,American Icon,"Clay has one of the most moving and true voices in music today. For the true Clay fan and those who love good pop music, this album will definitely not disappoint. Clay's talent shines on songs like ""The Way"",""Shine"", and the title song. He's got crossover appeal and a voice that speaks to the heart. I cannot wait to see how fast this album goes platinum! Applause!"
+2,He is the Measure of a MAN!,"This Album is awesome! Measure of Man has a catchy beat, as well as Perfect Day. Invisible is fun. Touch has the best chance of getting radio play. Hearing This is the Night reminded me why this single was the best selling of 2003. I Survived you, an anthem to anyone who has had a broken heart. Shine is fun, uplifting. The Way, an awesome love song. (one of Clay's Favs too!) When You Say You Love Me, sounds a little country but good! Clay is absolutely incredible! I love you, CLAY!"
+2,Clay Does Wonders with Even Lesser Songs,"I rarely like all the songs on a single CD, but I genuinely LIKE these songs. I particularly like ""Measure of a Man"" for it's message, but moreso for the sincerity Clay puts behind it. ""Touch"" is also a favorite of mine.Clays voice and phrasing are flawless. If I had to criticize I'd have to say the production value in the music itself could be taken up a notch or two to shine as much as Clay's voice. I'm hoping Clay has more control of his second project. I'm getting my money's worth out of this CD though.If you're having a bad day or a good day just put in ""Measure of a Man"" and your day will get better."
+2,WOW,"Clay Aiken is just amazing. Really, he is. This whole CD is just KICK BUTT and shows how much better than Ruben he is. Clay's voice is just magical and outstanding. And I really love his whole transformation from geek with an amazing voice to heart-throb with an amazing voice.This CD is a must have. You will definitely enjoy it. I listen to his songs repetitively and yet I never seem to get bored of them."
+2,Looking for a great CD? This is it!,"When was the last time you purchased a CD and loved every song on it? That long huh? Clay Aiken's Measure of Man is filled with outstanding songs. Once you listen it will be hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to it would be between track 3 or track 10, The Way and Perfect Day. I purchased this CD after reading all the reviews, and it hasn't been out of my CD player since. This is a must have, you won't be disappointed, you will be glad you bought this one. His brilliant voice is truly remarkable!"
+2,Definitely one of the best pop CDs of 2003!!!,"""Measure of a Man"" is truly one of 2003's best pop albums, thanks in large part to its brilliant production, fabulous songs (not a clunker in the bunch), and, of course, the amazing voice of Clay Aiken.Hard to pick a favorite, but the title track is worth the price of the album in my opinion.As I write, this CD is #1 on the charts. Clay, you are destined for a long and successful career, and this wonderful album is just the beginning!!!"
+2,Outstanding!,"At first I was just neutral about the CD. Some songs were great while a few I felt were geared to the teenie bop generation. After listening to the CD about 50 times so far..(Im addicted to it)...anyway, after listening to it so many times Ive gotten to the point where I love every song on there. Some songs dont fit in to any particular genre but there are some that will be played on the radio and a lot Im sure. This CD is well worth it. He is so talanted. My CD player broke last night and Im feeling the effects of withdrawel as we speak."
+2,2 months later.....,"I bought this cd immediately because I watched some of AI2 and was mesmerized by Clay Aiken's voice. Truthfully, I didn't expect much at first, as it seemed to be a hurriedly put out album. (I expected it to be cover after cover.) But, the first time I listened to MOAM, I was impressed! To those who criticise the lack of ""edginess"", you can get all the ""edginess"" you can bear from some of the rest of those ""artists"" out there....So going on two months later, where is that cd? In my home, my car, my husband's car....you get the picture. Clay should win a grammy for this cd!"
+2,"Clay Aiken ""Measures"" up to expectations",This album is excellent and I would recomend it to anyone who has any sense of taste in music. Clay delivers an exquisite debut CD with powerful vocals and lyrics. A great buy and well worth the few dollars required to buy the CD.
+2,Excellent Album!,"Clay is magnificent as usual and I love everyone of the songs on his CD. He has a wonderful voice and it really shows on the album. I have had it one day and have listened to it over and over. Can't get enough of it. Wonderful guy with an awesome voice. Go out and buy it, you wont be dissapointed. A+."
+2,CLAY AIKEN IS JUST FABULOUS!,"THIS CD IS VERY ENJOYABLE. CLAY AIKEN IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR COMPARED TO ALL THE GARBAGE PLAYING ON THE RADIO THESE DAYS. CLAY DOESN'T NEED VULGARITY,VIOLENCE AND HALF-NAKED, SLUTTY WOMEN TO SELL HIS MUSIC. HE HAS NATURAL, BORN-WITH TALENT THAT NO ONE CAN TOP! THANK-YOU CLAY FOR YOUR WONDERFUL VOICE AND ROLE-MODEL ATTRIBUTES! YOU ARE A GIFT FROM HEAVEN!"
+2,Thank you Clayton,"Finally a CD that I love ""ALL"" the tracks. I hope this is the first of many to add to my collection. Awesome, beautifully done! There is now hope that music will be music once again!!!"
+2,Leave american idol in the past and just listen,"I have never been a fan of american idol but heard the song ""Invisible"" on the radio and loved both the song and the voice of Clay Aiken. I went out and bought the cd and it is full of amazing songs. I think people are putting too much emphasis on where he has come from and need to listen to the music's lyrics and hear what he is trying to tell you. I thought each song was beautifuly sung and appreciate the message and work from the artist."
+2,AMAZING!,I've been waiting for this CD for MONTHS...and it was NOT a let down! I LOVE IT! It's SOOO AWESOME...I don't hear one thing wrong with it whatsoever. It's worth every star...and more.
+2,Clay makes us proud!!!!,"Anyone that knows the type of person Clay is from what we have all read, heard or just know deep down inside, will see that this Album is perfect for Clay. Each song has a different beat, they are all wonderful clean songs. They are about love and life. Clay hasn't let me down, he makes me proud of him. I loved each song. I can't say which one is my favorite because they are all so good. The music from Clay is going to be different, and special. Refreshing from all the hard, dirty music you hear now a days on the radio. That is how I feel about it."
+2,The True American Idol Ever!!!,This is one CD that I can listen over and over again and still get chills. CLAY Aiken Has a God given Gift He is amazingly talented and very Sexy. For the Person who was negative about Him just to boost Taylor Hicks and His CD there is no need to bash the True American Idol Clay Aiken just to get Your point for Taylor accross. I too Love Taylor I was part of the soul patrol and I do have Under the Radar and while it's ok it pales in any comparison to any of Clays CD's. Buy Measure of A Man and any CD Clay records You won't be sorry. He is amazing.
+2,The Man Has a Voice,Mr. Aiken can sing. Something that seems to be rare with so called pop stars these days. I love that I can listen to this CD and understand the words to every song clearly. The power in his voice is unsurpassed by anyone in recent years. Every song on this CD is great. It would be impossible to pick a favorite. I can't wait for his next release.
+2,Amazing Artist,"I love Clay Aiken, and I am a die-hard fan...I guess you could call me a ""Claymate."" The CD is really good, but I really would have liked to see some better-known writers (such as Neil Sedaka, who has said he would like to write for Clay) write some songs for the album and help to show off Clay's power and range. He does well on the songs here, but I know he's capable of better.A note to the negative reviewers: Most of you, I think, are either jealous of Clay of have nothing better to do. If you're going to write such horrible things about Clay, you should be doing something else with your time. You don't need to just blatantly come out and say ""Clay sucks."" It insults your own intelligence."
+1,A Big Disappointment,"I am an avid fan of Clay, and in my opinion, this cd did not give justice to his talent. It was a big disapointment. The emotions and the magic were just not there. I hope RCA realizes that its the golden voice of Clay that gains admiration, and that they should not change Clay's style of singing, as his voice in this cd is just mediocre. I could not even believe that it was him who was singing..."
+2,Stunning Debut!,"This is a very polished CD-Clay has done an amazing job! Every song is quite good. I feel that anyone unfamiliar with Clay would be impressed with his smooth,soaring vocals. A very classy CD to be enjoyed!"
+1,Disappointed,"My wife and I are huge Clay fans. We were both very disappointed in the songs on this CD, with the exception of the title song. The background percussion was often overpowering. We also didn't like the ""boy band"" type songs on this CD. The only thing that is positive about the CD is Clay's amazing voice (to the extent it can be heard over the background noise)! We hope Clay's next CD will be produced by Neil Sedaka and focus on Clay's wonderful voice, with only minimal accompaniment."
+2,worth waiting for,I bought the cd and have listened to it many times. Clay doesn't disappoint. If you liked him on AI and if you liked his single; you'll love this cd.
+2,Measure of a Voice,"I knew without a doubt that I was going to buy Clay Aikens new CD before it even hit the stores. This man could sing nursery rymes and it would sound amazing. His new CD is more than amazing. I listen to it over and over again. The songs on this CD are worth singing along with and the music is worth dancing too. Clays new CD is awesome for date night or when you just want to relax alone. I predict hearing some of his music in movies. Both my daughter and I love this CD and I bet you will too! Way to go Clay, thank you for this awesome music!"
+2,EXCELLENT! A MUST BUY!,Every song on this CD is good. I can't pick a favorite song because I love them all. There is such a good variety as well. You won't be disappointed when you buy this CD!!!
+2,CLAY AIKEN IS AWESOME AND SO IS THIS CD!!!,"This is a GREAT CD for Clay Aiken, the best tracks on this CD are Track 1 Invisible and Track 6 Run to me. I think he will have number one hits with both. The whole CD is great and it shows Clays talent and his versatility as an artist, they really did a good job with this one, Clay I Love Ya!!!!"
+2,"Thank You, Clay!","If I read one more scathing review from some so-called music critic I am definitely going to have to start cancelling some subscriptions! This is a great, great album! It's so nice to actually be able to understand the words and Mr. Aiken's voice is just incredible! I went to work today with the lyrics running through my head and a smile on my face! I am so tired of critics trying to categorize Clay's music. I'm probably the last person who expected to be so connected to Clay's music. Two weeks ago I got a speeding ticket on the way home while listening to Aerosmith! There's just something so wonderfully refreshing about Clay and his music!"
+2,Worth The Wait!!!!,LOVED IT! It was worth the wait. Clay's voice is amazing! I can't wait until his next CD. I especially love Measure of a Man and Invisable...........
+1,Clay Should Have Stuck with the Ballad Type Music,"Don't get me wrong.....I am 100% Clay fan....but....this CD was a disappointment. The songs are more teeny-bopper type of songs. ""David Cassidy"" re-visited. His choices of music on American Idol suited him much better. Hopefully his NEXT CD will bring him back to that format."
+1,Ehh,"I know this guy's considered ""(...)"" or w/e by alot of people but I'll be honest, I'm a teenage guy and I actually liked his first single, it wasn't half bad. This new song ""The Way"", just sucks. And the video doesn't help either."
+1,Can't believe how plain this is!,I am in shock at the blandness of this debut CD! I don't see the real Clay Aiken in the production at all. What a disappointment.
+2,Some Hits/Some Misses,"Clay Aiken has an amazingly awesome voice. He can be powerful and passionate, playful, rocky, and sensitive and soulful.Hits:InvisibleTouchPerfect DayThe WayNo More Sad SongsRun To MeMisses:I Will Carry You-This song has a good message, but it's lost in the monotonous tempo and forgettable sound. It's a very boring and unmemorable song.Shine-This song has the worst lyrics of them all. ""Hey Butterfly, open your weary eyes"". It totally drowns out Clay's voice and makes him sound like someone he is not.Possible Hits:I Survived YouMeasure of a ManWhen You Say You Love me"
+1,A total waste of time and money,"Oh Great just what America needs, another souless, overhyped no talent John Mayer wannabe. I haven't and won't buy this cd but workong in a record store I had to check it out and see what all the fuss was. The songs are poorly written and meaningless. Clay himself sounds as if he belongs in a highschool production of Grease. Don't waste your time and money on this. If you actually like this kind of drab souless music just pick up John Mayer's new cd, at least he sounds like a talented singer rather than a aspiring drama queen with a sore throat."
+2,Measure of a Man,"CLay Aiken is the best - his CD is fabulous and he is so much better than Ruben Stoddard. He is a genuine American Idol,handsome, cute, loves God, wholesome, and a really nice person. I only hope he stays #1 forever."
+2,cd is great - but he's better in person,"To those of u who critize this album, you haven't heard him since these songs in person! His voice is so powerful I can see why Randy said ""where is that voice coming from"". The Way is great as is Touch. Invisible is catchy and is what he is identified with.He sings beautifully - so talented - and will be around for a long time. Go see him!!!"
+1,He has a Decent Voice but He ain't no RUBEN!,first of all Clay Aiken has a decent Voice but make no mistake about it Ruben clearly was the Man Vocally of the two.Clay has this Safe run of the mill Material which He shouldn't be doing so soon.but then again considering what Rod Stewart has been doing with His Last two Projects then I think Clay should have done that instead.Rod needs these Songs&Clay needs to do what Rod is doing.nothing on here has Knock Out written on it.very Bland&dry.Clay deserves better than this.
+1,Clay's Voice Should Be the Music,"I absolutely love Clay's voice, and I couldn't wait for the release of this disappointing debut. But the nuances of his voice that make it so phenomenal are hidden underneath the ""music."" I would rather hear Clay singing acappella or singing just about anything other than these songs. Why cover up such a beautiful voice?"
+2,Close to perfect,"As always listening to his voice gives me chills! Its not his fault,but I could only give him a 4 out of 5. The producers and song writers stole the other point. Clay is so talented. He has proven over and over he can sing any song...so why dont the producers and song writers give him better material? Some of the songs are a little on the ""bubblegum"" side. Clay is a grown man and needs more grown up songs. The last thing I want for him is to see him not taken seriously because he is being produced for a quick dollar with the teen generation. He is too good for that. He needs some songs that are going to get airplay on adult stations. I would have liked some soft rock songs. ""No more sad song"" and ""Perfect Day"" just might make it. Dont take this as a bad review...on the contrary I would recommend it to everyone. I have not put it down since I got it the day of release. Its worth the money and aside from the few bubblegum songs the CD is great!"
+2,Catchy,"Before I begin I must say that I'm a fan of Idols. However I only watched the final show of the American Idols in which Clay was a contestant, so I really didn't know much about him.Why did I get this cd? Well from what I saw he had potential. And I must admit that I was right. This cd is perfect for a gift for someone who is a fan of Idols. Clay has an amazing voice. Why did I only give it 4 stars? Well it's a good cd and all, but it doesn't have that gold quality. Don't get my wrong, I play this often when in the car but there's not a great variety between all the songs. 'Measure Of A Man' is definitely my favourite!If you're into this light-hearted, catchy music then you'll be right at home here. However if you want something deeper I'd suggest looking elsewhere. I don't regret purchasing this cd."
+2,This CD is the greatest!!,I waited so long for this CD and it was so worth the wait!!! His voice is so soulful. I love it!! This CD is so great and his voice makes every woman's heart melt. He is the American Idol winner!! His voice The songs Great! Great! Great! Buy! Buy! Buy! It is worth every penny. Thanks Clay for having the voice and the talent for making me excited about music again!!! I can't wait for CD #2 and your tour.
+1,Barry Manilow meets Neal Diamond,"This is a huge diappointment. The producers of this CD should be publicly flogged. Clay's fans love his strong, booming voice and ability to pound out ballads. You'll hear NONE of that on this CD. I am amazed that producers with decades of experience wouldn't understand that fans want to hear the full range of Clay's voice. Instead, what you will hear are a bunch of sappy, run of the mill pop tunes that will uninspire. Save your money and buy some old Barry Manilow cd's. At least you'll get what you are paying for. Let's hope, on his next CD, that Clay is allowed to sing the way we all know that he can."
+2,Even better than expected!,"Clay Aiken's outstanding voice and song delivery are showcased perfectly on this cd. His vocal power and range are phenomenal and the songs themselves are terrific as well. At long last, a person rises to the top of the charts who is in actual possession of real talent! At long last, a major label has produced a cd with the recognition that the content of the music can be mature without being trash or treating vices as though they're, indeed, acceptable. It's been a long time since I've listened to pop for the simple reason that I was tired of wading through the filth and innuendo to hear a few bars I liked. Clay Aiken appeals to true emotion and feeling. This only came out today and already, I'm anxiously waiting for the next CD."
+1,EGAD!!!,"Listen up and watch that video for ""Invisible"" to see what pre-fab crapola Clay Aiken is up to. Remember when U2 had a spontaneous street concert and were shut down by the police? Well, Aiken's video for ""Invisible"" wants to convince us that his song ""Invisible,"" which isn't about much, has such political relevance and cachet that the police and a HELICOPTER have to suddenly rush in and hold the fans at bay. It's all calculated, guaranteed to provide his voice -- which deserves better -- to seem dangerous, although that danger has been carefully accounted for. Oh, Clay's not dangerous, except to ask people to open up their wallets for a song that is designed by a hit factory and make it SEEM politically relevent. Thanks a lot, Clay. If you were invisible -- oh wait, you already are."
+1,HAHAHAHA!!!,"HAHAHAHA!!! Poor little Clay fans, all whining and crying because Clay didn't get any Grammy nominations! You wanna know why he didn't get any nominations? Well, it's really quite simple...he doesn't deserve any credit for releasing this piece of garbage CD!!! If you really think this album is one of the best of the year, I feel sorry for you because you are missing out on a lot of other music that actually is good."
+1,Amazon's Editorial Review is pretty much correct!,"With the exception of Clay Aiken outselling Ruben Studdard's debut album, everything else is an accurate description of MOAM in the Amazon Editorial Review. Ruben's Debut album will not be released until December 9, so, your facts are wrong there, however, an easy mistake since a lot of the 5 star reviewers have said over and over themselves how many albums Clay Aiken has sold over Ruben. What this information has to do with a CD review is beyond me.The remainder of the Editorial Review is an excellent review of MOAM. Definitely gives the consumer real information instead of the excessive spammed 5 star reviews that have been written over and over by the same group of people."
+1,the worst thing a musician could be----boring,"Clay Aiken is the kind of polished but staid crooner that fills so many hotel lounges.His voice is absolutely unremarkable, he takes absolutely no risks, and his music absolutely sends me off to sleep.The best word to describe this CD is 'ponderous'. Like any of Clay's songs, its so holier-than-thou it makes you want to gag. At one end you have rap thugs talking about pimps and hos and crack deals and AK 47s, and then this guy comes in from the other side, blindfolded, and then goes on and on about how good and pure and untainted and sweet life is...........Hello Mr Aiken, or should I call you Saint Aiken, do you not see how wicked the world actually is? And you just want to close your eyes and sing all your meaningless sentimental platter to a world that has already seen so much?But enough said. Don't buy this CD. Save your money for some real music."
+1,"OMG! This is really, really awful","I finally put myself in front of the thing, and listened, and I raelly wanted to enjoy it even though I figured I wouldn't. And my instincts were right - this is nothing but pop pablum, and not even well sung or well produced pop pablum.Musically it is totally uninsteresting - all hooks and psuedo-poppish melodic lines that fail to compel me in any way whatsoever. I was happy when the music ended.If one must listen to pop music (and I'd suggest that you please expand your musical horizons) you can do way, way better than this guy.He really does follow in the footsteps of 'NStink and Backstreet Boys - continuing the flood of crap into mainstream America.Yuck!There is some (though very little) GOOD pop music. Not surprisingly, Clay Aiken is not it."
+1,Why?,"Why do people like this fake music that is written by people other than the person who is actually singing it? This American Idol stuff is uncreative and for impotent minds. Reality that lacks reality. I lisetend to a few songs on here and sure Mr Aiken is a good singer, but there is no way I will buy into this facade. I will only listen to real music, and what I mean by real music is musicians that write and perform their own songs."
+2,Amazing,"This CD is so amazing, I've been listening all weekend to it! Clay is such an astounding singer, and this is a really great album! The songs are just so perfect to listen while doing anything. My favorite songs on it are probably invisible, I will carry you, when you say you love me, run to me, and perfect day, but i absolutely love all of them, it's hard to pick. support clay and buy this great album!!!! A billion stars!!!!!"
+2,Breath of Fresh Air,"How refreshing, a true must buy for all Clay Aiken fans. Every song is a bankable future hit. Great start to a hopefully long musical carrer for this American Treasure."
+1,2 stars only because I'm in a nice mood.,"I guess the big questuin is: can he sing? He is technically proficient, but that's not enough in my book. He's just another cookie cutter singer in a sea of mediocrity. He's got the chops but there's no feeling or passion behind it. The music he's given doesn't help matters either, but then again the cliche lyrics suit his voice just fine. What makes artists like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits so endearing is not their vocal prowess (or lack thereof), it's the personality they infuse their music. Give Clay ""Visions Of Johanna"" or ""Blue Valentines"" to sing (I know, Don't give him ideas) and the songs would be rendered lifless and as exciting as a used kleenex. Songs like that you can't merely sing. You have to give it something special and I don't think Clay would be able to hack a real song like those. He's just another singer."
+1,Television Trash,"Is this what the music industry has turned into? As if the zombied brain dead haven't ruined it enough for those of us that know how to turn off the television. Music is about capturing the intangable, not fashion makeovers for the poor little geek. Explore artists with creativity and not this junk that is being spoonfed to the masses. You know you'll just end up using this CD as a coaster in 2 months anyway."
+1,Disappointed,"Have always liked Clay Aiken, but the songs and Clay's singing style all sound the same. It is an extremely non-versatile and very boring effort. Compared to Kelly Clarkson excellent Thankful CD, Clay himself should be ""thankful"" that his fans helped him debut at #1. ""Measure of a Man"" is truly a disappointing CD."
+1,The Amazon viewer dared give an HONEST review,"Why don't you people shut up your attacking of ever honest reviewer and actually listen to this drab piece of junk. So Clay can sing and he seems to be a nice guy. That does NOT make this mess a good album. It lacks everything that makes for a good album like originality, emotion, oh and how about having the album reflect the singer. This album has nothing to do with Clay. He didn't write one single word and therefore it is nothing but kareoke, which is exactly how it sounds. You obsessed people need to get a clue. Clay is not the messiah, he isn't even a real musician. A good singing voice alone does not an artist make. There are hundreds of equally talented singers out there doing commercial jingles. Clay got lucky by being noticed by a tv show, however a tv show is all this is. Real music fans will NEVER fall for this"
+1,What a buncha grade A suckers.,"What a great marketing scam. Create a show and sell cd's. Have no talent normals perform and destroy last weeks hits. Have audience assume that high pitched squeling is some form of singing. Have audienec choose the lame singer of choice, choice becomes poster boy for crap pop, and audience buys millions of record from said crap singer. If you call this music, you are a very lazy human being or a very gullible young person. At least crap pop singers like britney did work hard to become a pop poser, but these hacks just won a contest. But hey, I'm not wasting my money on this, so if you're the sucker than I hope you enjoy this illusion of music. The television producers are laughing all the way to the bank. Laughing at all of you."
+1,overrated,"clay has a nice voice, but all of his music sound a like, of course his fan's don't think so, even if it sounded horrible they would buy it. but moam is a thumb's down for me, maybe next time he can show more emotion's."
+1,clay's CD,"I was disappointed in this CD. Clay has a good voice, but this CD wasn't as good as I expected."
+2,What a fan of Clay Aiken would Love,"If you liked Clay Aiken's style of singing on American Idol, you'll love his first album, ""Measure of a Man."" It's packed with songs that fit his character and reveal the force of his voice. You quickly find your favorites, but also the other tracks mysteriously have the power to grow on you as you listen to them the first or second time. You'll go from ""liking it"" to ""what would I do without it"" as you listen to it over time. Fans of vocalists alike with this American Idol show-stealer will embrace this CD more and more as the years go pass - it's a definite great buy!"
+1,Good Singer --- Bad Album,"Aiken initially surprised me with his voice on the American Idol show. I listened to Ruben Studdard's ""Soulful"" Album as well as Aiken's effort. After listening to both, I purchased Ruben's Album and was extremely satisfied. While both artists have great voices, Aiken's album was full of boring tunes suited for Hotel elevators. I wouldn't recommend this album. Hopefully, his next CD will consist of stronger material."
+1,Realistic Review from a Gift Recipient,"Hello, I was given this CD by a co-worker who wanted to Clay Forward with proceeds to go to the Aiken Foundation. I tried to be objective and as one who listens avidly to Streisand, Groban, and I am also a New Yorker who attends Broadway Plays, and the Opera, I was very optimistic. Clay Aiken is still young and has time to develop his voice. I was not impressed by this disc at all. It is light and popsy and not a very good first showing. I wish this young man luck in the future, he'll need it unless he gets better production help. If not, maybe I will catch him in one of the Broadway shows that I attend. He is at least THAT good.Thanks for the CD Sylvia."
+1,What's the fuss?,"Invisible is a great song, the best song on the cd. The rest is just blah and sounds the same. Clay has a very nice voice, but this cd is just plain boring. Broadway Clay could never have become a recording artist without the AI hype. He's certainly no Josh Groban, that's for sure."
+1,shameful.,shame on all you pieces of crap for feeding the well oiled machine of manufactured pop crap.......i hope you all realzie that clay's lyrics and beats were all written by 40 year old men......im not disputing that he has an excellent voice ......but so do miillions otheres..........the only reason hes popular is because america is a rotten pool of television..........i love QUALITY television........which is so so rare...........but by watching American Idol and prompted this garbage to number one on the charts..........you are destroying artists with actual MUSICAL talent who can play there instruments......my only comfort is that this douche bags 15 minutes will soon be over.......anyways..........support bands with some talent........thank you for your time
+1,Rather Boring,Living in Australia we are in the middle of our first series of Australian Idol so I was very curious as to what Clay Aiken actually sounded like so brought this CD. I found the majority of the CD rather boring. I do already own both Kelly and Justins CD's both of which I find alot more entertaining than Clays.Clay's CD seems very radio friendly and MORish which I spose alot of people would like but I found that maybe I needed the Hype of American Idol II to enjoy him more.
+1,We are a nation of morons . . .,"It's hard to believe people buy this schtick. Between Mr. Aikens' overly dramatic singing and the really middle-of-the-road songs, there isn't anything here worth hearing more than once. Mr. Aiken might make a decent interpretive singer if he had more experience and better material. Maybe next time . . ."
+2,Unhappy competition,"This album is wonderful. I can listen to it for hours, and I'm 65 years old. Please be cautious in believing critical reviews, as some people are unhappy that Clay's album came out before Ruben's. I'm sure Ruben's album will be really great also."
+2,best album in years !!!!,"I hadn't purchase a cd in years , this one is so worth it , the music, the voice, everything is so much more than i expected. I can't wait for the next one !"
+2,Clay measures up !,"When I first listened to the CD I think it was okay, though I liked some of the songs instantly (like Invisible and Measure of a Man). However, the more I listen to it, the more I like it.The choice of songs are not good enough though..... they don't really show his ability ... but I still give the CD a 5 stars... because Clay's voice is just sooooooooooooooo amazing....... I love listening to his voice.... Clay is a truly great singer!!Just hope he will pick better songs for his next album."
+1,Generic Pop Fluff,"I was so disappointed with Clay's new CD. Not with Clay himself - I have been a fan for months and will continue to be so - but with the songs. Clay's amazing voice deserves a better showcase than these hastily written, one-dimensional tracks. I had heard a rumor that one of the songs would be Clay's masterful performance of Neil Sedaka's ""Solitaire"" - but it doesn't appear on the CD. It's the best performance I've heard from him, but apparently it wasn't ""mainstream"" enough for the producers.I hope Clay will be able to shed the ""American Idol"" moniker that is following him so insidiously. He is not your average pop star, but unfortunately this is your average pop album. Clay - and all his true fans - deserve better."
+2,Great CD from a Great Artist,This cd is truly worth the wait! I can listen and enjoy each and every song in the CD.Invisible and Measure of the Man are the best!Platinum for Clay !!
+2,Clay Aiken - Measure of A Man,"I have to say, I haven't bought a Rock/Pop CD in a very long time. I usually by Country. Well suffice it to say, I will be buying everyone of Clay Aiken CDs. This CD is Phenomanol and will defentially be a HIT. You can feel/hear the passion coming from Clay as he sings each and everyone of these songs. It is a Must Buy for anybody who like honest to goodness Rock/Pop Music or for that Matter everybody should by this CD."
+2,Measure of a Man measures up,"Measure of a Man is one of those rare CDs where every single song is worth listening to! A mix of uptempo pop and ballads, this CD provides a range of styles to showcase Clay Aiken's amazing talents and prove once and for all, that he is a true pop superstar.I'll be listening to this one until my player wears out!"
+2,"Clay ""Measures"" Up a Winner",This album is amazing! The vocal range Clay displays is truly inspiring. The true World Idol has made a name for himself with this debut album.
+2,This is a wonderful album,"I had to stand and wait at 7:30 this morning for the Meijers folks to re-fill the sold out section for this album, but it was worth it.I love the songs on this album, and I love Clay's voice. The hard part would be to decide which song should be released to the radio next."
+2,Almost two months later & This CD is still the best!,"I bought this CD the day is came out. I still play it 3 or more times a day. My kids love and my 90 year old grandmother loves it. Clay's voice is really beautiful, it's to bad that you have Ruben fans on here trashing it just to make Ruben look better. How disapointing for Both Clay and Ruben. If you want to hear some music that is clean and will just put you in a good mood this is the CD to buy. I can't wait for his next CD to come out, I will be the first person to get one!"
+2,A Great Pop Album,"I became a fan of Clay while watching American Idol 2. On his debut CD, he has shown the world that he is not just the ""runner-up"" but a true artist. His first single ""Invisible"" is very radio friendly and has a great tempo. Each song shows off Clay's incredible talent and no one can deny that. I would have to say that this will silence any critics out there. A great POP album overall!!!!"
+2,Excellent Debut Album,"I've listened to this CD over and over and it gets better every time. My favorites keep changing every day. Today I woke up humming ""Perfect Day"". Yesterday, it was ""The Way"". My tastes in music cover a wide range and I don't expect Clay to cover them all. So if you only like hip-hop, rap or hard rock you won't like it. But if you like listening to a beautiful passionate voice sing love songs, pop ballads and light rock this is a must buy."
+2,Clay Aiken's CD Brings me to Tears,"And yes, that's a good thing. Prepare for the words and his wonderful voice meshing together to bring you to an emotional high. Clay music stands out amongst a field of untalented, precocious garbage foisted upon the public.The only small fault I could find is that the studio recordings mask the power and timbre of his live voice. Yet there's not a bad cut on this album.I expect it will be the years best seller. Go Clay!"
+2,truly AMAZING.,"For the first time in my life, I have listened to a CD all the way through (multiple times!) and loved EVERY SINGLE SONG. The album? Clay Aiken's ""Measure of a Man.""Some critics bash Clay for not singing the typical pop song about sex and drugs (although I have to disagree with the sex part... ""Touch"" is pretty hot :D), but honestly, what's so wrong with having MORALS? I think it's awesome and admirable. Everyone can respect Clay for this album, and he really IS making a revolution in the music industry.For the record, I'm 18 years old; I'm a member of that Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera generation. Haha.I highly recommend this album to EVERYONE, Clay fans and Clay hatahs alike. :) It's uplifting and beautiful... very inspiring, emotional, and passionate.HOORAY FOR CLAY!"
+2,Measure of a Man,"Clay's voice is effortless, true, and glides through each song like silk. He is being true to himself, and honoring his fans. Randy Jackson said it best; it's THAT VOICE. That's all you need to know."
+2,Great Debut,"This man's voice is even better than I remember it from the show. Some of the material is a little trite, but Clay's soaring voice and interpretation make it rise above the fray. Clay paints his lyrics for the listener - committing to every word. I really enjoyed the simplicity, albeit, Christian overtones of Measure of a Man, the confidence in Run to Me and for some reason, I can't get I Will Follow You out of my head. If this were the 80's or 90's, he'd easily have 3 or 4 solid singles from this album. Sadly, non-melodic rap music has driven more soothing sounds from the radio. Let's hoping some radio stations are willing to take a chance on Clay....."
+2,Excellent Stuff,This CD is absolutely amazing. All the songs on it are great and it has been worth the wait. Congratulations to Clay for producing such a spectacular album. I enjoyed listening to every second ot it! Love it!
+2,Clay Aiken Measures Up,Wow! The new album is incredible. There is not a bad song on it. Clay sounds better than ever.
+2,Memorable Measure of a Man,"I couldn't wait for this cd to be released and I wasn't disappointed in the least. Each and every song will bring you to tears, they are that good. (Bear in mind that this is coming from a huge John Lennon fan - but one who has already seen Clay perform with the American Idols this summer). Invisible is as good as it was on the tour - but my personal favorites are The Way (co-written by Enrique Inglesias) and Perfect Day. Both will give you chills. Love you Clay. You are a tremendous role model - continue to be the wonderful human being you truly are. A fan - Diane Casserly"
+2,Uplifting and thrilling to listen to,"I like this CD more all the time. The best song is ""Measure of a Man"", so touching and beautiful. I also like ""The Way"", and eagerly await the video of this. Clay's voice is beautiful throughout the album, and he shows facets of his personality that I never knew were there. I appreciate the fact that 3very song is a new song, and that there are no ""covers"" like in Ruben's debut (which I hated!)"
+2,An amazing voice...,I knew we had a winner the first time I heard his voice in the auditions. This CD is amazing and I listen to it constantly. I just hope he has another listen to all year CD coming out soon.
+2,Awesome CD,"This is a awesome CD from a ""A-list pop star! Beautiful voice. You will want to pick up Solitaire CD also. All these negative post from people who never bought or listen to the CD are funny! Makes you wonder why they are even here posting."
+2,THIS CD IS THE BEST!!!!,OMG... if you don't have Clay's CD you MUST get it! All of the songs are so beautiful and it shows off Clay's voice perfectly. My personal favorite is Shine and Measure of a Man. (Also I would recommend that you get his new single with Solitaire :) )
+2,Clay Aiken does it again!,"This is the greatest album since ""Dizzy Up A Girl"" by Goo Goo Dolls. Clay is so natural at singing, it's like he sings like we breathe! Also, people who leave bad reviews, weren't really Clay fans to begining with, because anything Clay sings is wonderful!"
+2,Unbelievable,"This CD is absolutley excellent. I adore Clay and I don't know of any other singers with such a pure, and REAL voice. I just hate how singers today are for image. Clay's not about image at all, even though his has improved! Anyway, my favorite songs are The Way, I Survived You, and Measure of a Man. The Way is SO romantic, it's perfect, he sings it beautifully. Then I think that I Survived You is about how his biological father abused him when he was a child. It was obviously very sad, but it made me think. Then Measure of a Man was very good too. I definitley suggest you buy it!"
+2,The Best CD I have ever owned,"Clay has one of the best voices I have ever heard. He puts emotion and thought into every song on this CD. Every song is exceptional and different in it's own way. You could listen to this CD non-stop for hours and never tire of it... Here's to Clay's long, prosperous career, ..."
+2,He proves who the true winner is!,"Clay Aikens debut cd is beyond outstanding. Each and every song you can feel him sing, as if he was singing to you. He is 100% talented even more so then i a true clay fan even though. The songs Perfect day and Measure of a Man combine true vocal talent and true writing talent to make perfection. There is not a single song on the cd that is skip worthy. It is amazing and Clay truly proved even though he might not be made for stardom he is talented and i would listen to him sing the alphabet because he is amazing!"
+1,a big disappointment,"I was a HUGE Clay fanatic after all the AI hype. I watched the show religiously and was completely in love with Clay and his voice. And I was very excited when his full length CD came out.But, I was rather disappointed with it. It is a bunch of cheesy ""love"" songs. I can honestly say that the young Clay fans will probably love it, but I am thouroughly disappointed with it. I like the song Measure of a Man, and Invisible is kinda catchy (but kind of creepy, like a stalker song). I just expected more from Clay. I still think that he has an amazing ""live"" voice, but I don't like his ""studio"" voice."
+1,another American Idol disaster,"Why don't you people buy albums by REAL artists and REAL singers, not these prefabricated generic posers.Try listening to the Aislers Set, the Clientele, Belle & Sebastian, or the Shins.NOT Clay Aiken. Not N Sync. Not Justin. Not Brittney. I'm not trying to be a music snob here, but this guy is about on the level of somebody singing the national anthem at a high school football game. He stays in key but has no feeling or uniqueness to his voice. And he looks a little too much like that banjo kid in ""Deliverance"", if you know what I mean."
+1,Mediocre Material for a Stellar Singer,"What should we do with Clay Aiken's amazing vocal abilities and unique style? Apparently, tone him down, give him barely passable bubble gum pop ballads (with laughable lyrics), and do everything the studio can to make him sound as generic as possible. Clay, find new handlers!"
+1,Please tell me this is a joke.,You've got to be kidding me. I've got a 12 year old brother that can sing really loud and smile a lot. Can he get a record deal? Straight to the top of the list as WORST RECORD OF THE YEAR.
+1,Just not the same Clay,I had to turn the bass all the way down and turn the treble all the way up just to find a glimpse of Clay's voice. This album just has too much clutter for a great voice like his. I guess I will just have to wait until the corporate excutives get out of the way for Clay to find his voice again. They must have thought that the music was more important than his voice.Can I get my ten bucks back?
+2,Clay's Measure Of A Man is a hit,"I have this cd since it's release in October of 2003. I wasn't surprised that it's quality, in my opinion was only mediocre. I expected that from all the American Idols that were going to record.Loving Clay's voice from the start, I felt a little disappointed in the cd. He is truly capable of so much more. However, as time moves on, I am finding that his voice is still hypnotic and pure on this cd and it has grabbed my heart. I was hoping for more dramatic vocals, but in contemporary music, this display of his voice is really top notch.I am happy to say that Measure of a Man has become one of my favorite cd's! I can't wait for his next cd, which I am sure will spotlight his talent in again, a very different way. Bravo Clay...your cd is just great!"
+2,Best CD Ever!!!!,"This is the best CD ever!!! Clay is so gifted!!! I never get tired of any of these songs!! It's impossible to skip one song!!! My favorite songs are Invisible, Run To Me, Perfect Day, and Measure Of A Man!!! Any one who does not own this CD needs to get it!!!"
+2,This CD is like a breath of fresh air,"A co-worker kept saying how great this CD was and how great Clay's voice was and that I would not regret buying this one, and she was so right. What a talent this young man is! I just can't listen to it enough.. Although its hard to pick a favorite out of all the awesome songs, I would have to say track #10 ""Perfect Day"" is my favorite. But you will find yourself singing along with all of them. Great job on a debut CD. Clay Aiken's voice is phenomenal, and he is what today's music needs."
+1,It sucks!,"Clay has an incredible beautiful voice, but the song selections are annoyingly boring! I found myself skipping each sound alike song until I reached the start of the CD...I want my money back. Clay, your CD sucks"
+1,So-so,"Well many people have made this point. This album was rushed. Clay's voice is just fine, but this album takes no chances. in a word it's ""boring"" It is as vanilla as vanilla can be. Clay and his producers need to remember what got him here..Clay is a soft and easy crooner. What do we all remeber Clay for??? The song,""Don't let the sun go down on me."" Face it Clay, you're the next Barry Manilow...and what's wrong with that? Barry is still touring and his records are still selling. So Clay, take some time, find a good composer like Josh Grobin did and sing what you do best, don't sing what teenagers want because you know what my friend...you're past that."
+1,I have heard all this before,"Ever buy a cd and say this sounds familiar? Yep, this is one of them. Save your money for something new."
+2,HE's So CUTE!!!,"His singing is ok, and the songs are not my style, but the four stars are for his looks, oowww!!!"
+2,Pay it Forward!!,"Merry Christmas and all that!! I have decided to PAY IT FORWARD!!! and give everyone I know ""Measure of a Man"" for the hoildays. What better way to pass on the joy of listening to and becoming emmersed in the awesome sound of Clay Aiken!!!! I feel it is one small thing I can do for mankind--- I suggest we all do the same!!! Happy Listening!!!"
+2,american idol fan,"I though this cd wasn't bad for a first one. I would too like to hear more of his voice, but it seems that no matter what songs he sings, it can melt you heart. I don't have any kids of my own, but this is the type of cd that anyone at any age can listen to without having to worry about the ratings. Good job. He will just get better and better with more experience.Oh and for those of you who are looking forward to Ruben's cd, I heard rumors about it that I'm not sure are true, but many of you might be dissapointed in that one too. I heard it was going to be alot of hip hop type songs and not the soul songs that everyone is expecting. I hope this is not true, but if the cd is anything like the song he sang at the concert, it will definately be more hip hop."
+2,RUBEN WHO.....??????,"Clay's debut album is an awesome album. It does not show his range but it indeed showcases his amazing voice. Definitely a #1 album for Clay! And this is only the beginning. One of my favorite on the album is ""When You say you love me"" co-written by Enrique Iglesias. That's interesting.GO GET IT! It's well worth it!"
+2,Awaiting Arrival But Heard All Songs,"I have yet to receive my MOAM + 1 but since I have heard all the songs, I will give this cd a 5 star. I have listened to this cd everyday since its release and I have over 3000 cds. It says something about this cd and that is, it is that excellent."
+2,Nice Job!,"I received this CD as a gift at Christmas and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised how good this recording is and enjoyable to listen to. If I had not received ""Measure of a Man"" as a present, I have to admit I most likely, would not have bought it. Only having gained my knowledge about Clay from the constant media barrage during the ""American Idol"" frenzy and having only seen the final episode of the contest, I really had not heard much from this singer before the CD. I do admit I was impressed by Clay during the ""Idol"" finale (and, yes, he clearly deserved to win as Ruben, although a seemingly nice fellow, sings out of tune). ""Measure of a Man"" is a solid collection of pop rock and a nice showcase for Clay's pleasant tenor. His voice, though a bit generic, shows some good stylistic touches that really help to elevate the quality of the material.A good job by Clay Aiken all around and a very listenable CD."
+2,amazon. com please read reviews before posting!!!!!,"It is Amazon. Com's responsibility to read the reviews before they are posted to see if they are apporiate. You have been doing a very bad job of this lately. Please see the reviews by Mr. Monkey. Remember Children go to this site to read reviews andthe vulgarity from reviews by people like Mr. Monkey are verydisturbing. I would hate to put Amazon. Com on the parental control list, but if you continue to print such vulgar, slanderous trash I will have no choice. So please read the reviews before posting, and PLEASE eliminate Mr. Monkey from everbeing allowed to post anything on any products you sell."
+2,Well deserving Superstar.,"Clay Aiken is one of the most talented singers out there. Not only does he have a voice from heaven but is an all around nice guy. What I love the most about this guy is that he's not afraid to be himself. He doesn't follow the fads and raunchy behavior the music industry is so used to. Clay is so unique, refreshing and is a joy to listen to. I am a fan forever!!! I absolutely love his voice, music and of course the man."
+2,Music fan from Va.,This album of Clay's is the first album that I have bought in a very long time. I think that he has got one of the most amazing voices that I have ever heard. I enjoy every song on this album.
+1,Thanks a lot,"I can truly say that my CD player saved my life. For a short while I regretted I couldn't at least listen to it, but I now realize my self-sacrificing CD player had better judgement than I do.For the record, I live a cardboard box. My only possesion was my CD player. I invested my begging money in this CD, I put all my faith in this little disc to keep me happy and to keep me going. So what happened?I'll tell you what happened.I put this hard-earned CD into my precious CD player, and you know what happened? The CD player's tiny crummy LCD screen started flashing obscenities at me, and then it exploded, melting plastic and battery acid all over, and ultimately burning my box to the ground."
+1,Stay Far Away From This One,"Only the Clay-maniacs will like this one. It is simply horrible. I give it two stars, being generous, because I like Clay and I think he can sing. The material is bad. Did they MAKE him sing these poorly written songs? If you bought the single 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' then you bought the best of Clay, this I am sorry, is not."
+1,"Clay, buddy what happened?","Yuk! is about all I can say. I loved Clay on the show but this cd sounds like one 50 min track. Save your money and get a copy used if you must. They are here for $4. If you bought This Is The Night/Bridge cd single, then you got the best. These people saying Amazing! 5 stars! must be with the Arista marketing team. They must be getting paid to log on reviews. Clay is great and Clay can sing, but this cd has three good tracks."
+1,Disappointed,"I never watched American Idol before this season (Season 5), but when I saw Clay Aiken doing ""Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"" in the season finale, I was captivated. He seemed aloof yet sexy, and I wanted to find out more about him so I decided to go back to his album. I was disappointed to find that not a single song he has recorded conveys the same personality I saw onstage - where is the mystery? Where is the charm? Where is the feeling? These songs are nothing better than manufactured, assembly-line pop drivel and even from what little I've seen of Clay Aiken, I know he can do better.Guess I'll just have to get my ""Idol"" fix from the original music Taylor Hicks has recorded - if you want to hear a finely-crafted, well-written, beautifully understated album along the lines of what Clay SHOULD have done, check out Taylor's ""Under the Radar."" It is simply amazing."
+1,Thanks for P2P,"Let me see were should I start. Once again my room-mate actually went out and brought this c.d.(why). All I can say is come on america, people out there actually like this dude. I like to tell it how it is and this c.d. blows. From the start to the end of this mess is like pouring salt on an open wound. He sings like a girl and looks sick. What I really want back is the time I spent losing my life listing to this crap. I also see that he doesn't have to much talent, there are only like 2 songs on here. That is why I love P2P so much. Overall I think clay should be soaped up and made to sing in a prison shower."
+1,I'm waiting for the day...,"when Clay Aiken is freed from his American Idol contract and gets to do some real music.The only cool songs on this album are This is the Night, No More Sad Songs, and I Will Carry You. For the most part though, this album is a mixture of bubblegum pop and Broadway - ...which should never be mixed because everyone knows Clay Aiken dosn't want to be a pop star/teen idol. I don't believe his real fans want him to be one either."
+1,UMMM,"Ummm, he sounds good and all but some setbacks. The first song sounds good but when listening to words it sound awful. Like someone else said it sounds like he is stocking a girl. His voice warbles sometimes and just other stuff."
+1,stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuped,i didnt even listen to this cd but i had good right to because my friend said it sucked balls horid!!!!!! and anywase i dont like clay aiken because he sucks and gets more recognition than ruben the real winner.
+1,Yuk! What Happened?,"I like Clay and bought the cd, but save your money and download the songs from the show, they are MUCH better. He is so good and this cd is so bad. What happened? Just a rush to get it out? You have the talent, just pick better songs next time."
+1,Gnarly,"Dear Clay,Well, I know this is a real busy time of year for you since you are an elf and everything, but I just had to write you and give you some praise for the awesome use of the echo-effect on your song ""Invisible"". Nice. Tell Santa I said hi.Sincerely,1984"
+1,barry marshmallow,I only listened to one song and please that was all i needed this type of music is just thatit really doesn't fit anywhere but broadway stage you talkin about a one album wonder. In this business everyone knows it is not just about how many albums you sell it is about longevity which people seem to forget about and please believe me when i say clay most likely did not doany writing. so who's really getting paid the songwriter of course. So don't let sales blow your mind understand most of that money went back to the record company. And i am not a fan.
+1,Ewww Eyeflutter!!!,"Ewww last night on Billboard Awards, Clay was doing that gross eye-flutter thing again! Ick! I bet he was pretty sad when Beyonce beat him out for Female Artist Of The Year. This CD is horrible and so is Ruben's. American Idol stinks. Listen to the Foo Fighters instead, you will be much happier."
+2,1.5 million people can't be wrong!!,"Well this is a great cd...and it seems to me that selling the most albums and having more appearances is the REAL TEST of who is the AMERICAN IDOL!!!! Top of the billboard for weeks, and out sold all other American Idol Albums..this is a great selection. This is a can't go wrong, must have!"
+1,Love Aiken Disappointed in Measure of A Man,"I am still a fan of Clay Aiken because he has a beautiful voice. However, the song selection, style of his ""made-over"" voice was disappointing. I was looking forward to hearing that smooth sexy voice of American Idol songs he sang. It was not there. Whoever decided on these songs did no justice to Clay Aiken. Maybe next time... Sorry Clay."
+2,The boy has range does he not??,"Wow...I loved Clay all through American Idol and I love him even more now. Everyone is talking about ""The Way""--beautiful, yes...i love how vulnerable he sounds on the whole CD. He really seems to feel what he sings. The song that sent chills up and down my spine was Run To Me. Clay is AMAZING on this song. I also love I Will Carry You and I Survived You. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was beacause of Perfect Day. The only problem I have with the song is the word ""day."" It just doesn't seem to fit...I don't know...I just don't like listening to that one. This is the Night...wow...amazing. He's gonna go far."
+2,Well Worth the Wait and Speculation!,"For all the times that the release was delayed, and all the speculation on the title, what the songs would sound like, and all else, this album does disappoint a Clay fan. Clay has this amazing ability to pour so much emotion into whatever he sings, he pulls you into the song. This is especially true if you have seen him perform a song live. And despite the critics trying to pigeonhole his fan base, he appeals to everyone, and the songs on the CD do just that. I have no way to pick to a favorite, its different each time I listen to it."
+2,A Cd that you can listen to all the way through many times,"This CD is so fantastic. Great songs for everyone! My favorite 'The Way"" also loved ""Touch"" (sounds like Marc Antony),and ""Perfect Day"" (sounds like the Beatles). I also really liked ""When You say You Loved Me"", very catchy."
+2,Amazing,"I absolutely love this c.d. Clay's range is just amazing, and he proves that he is truely a winner. Some favorites on the album are Invisible, I will carry you, Measure of a Man, and Perfect Day. You would have to be insane not to enjoy this c.d. I will always be a huge supporter of Clay because he has proven himself to be an oustanding singer."
+2,Refreshing!!,"My house is full of Cd's that collect dust on the shelf. This one won't. Every single track is a master piece all it's own. I don't skip any of the tracks because they are all great. I love the title track Measure of a Man. Clay's voice is so unique and enjoyable to listen to. He has such a smooth sound that is so refreshing. You can actually understand the words and don't have to turn down the volume so the kids don't hear bad words. I hate to hear a 10 year old singing along about ""doing it"", but you don't have to worry about that with Clay. Thanks Clay for a great album."
+1,2 stars cuz hes ok I GUESS,u know that INVISIBLE song? he strikes me to be a stalker..lol this isn't really a song to sing to if u know the message behind the song....LOL scary!...im not a fan of the American Idol show but i luv to hear about the cheap cheap hilarious people that go on the show like william hung....LOL NOW THAT KILLS ME..really clay aiken i dont know what to say about you but that invisible song really makes me think twice about you
+1,AND YOUR AMERICAN IDOL IS...,"not Clay Aiken. I am so sick of all of these people saying Clay Aiken is the ""Real American Idol"". If I remember correctly, HE LOST. Did you hear that people? HE LOST to Ruben Studdard by over 100,000 votes. I personally like Clay, I think he is extremely talented, and seems to be a genuinely nice guy. However, this album is just horrible. It's slow, bland, and just boring. All the songs sound the same, and the lyrics to ""Invisible"" are just a bit disturbing. I hope on his next outing he will have better material, he deserves better than this stuff. If you want to hear American Idol at it's best, go pick up ""Free Yourself"" by Fantasia. She's the best idol of all of them."
+1,Clay please dont become so commercial!,"Let me start by saying that Clay should have won first place on American Idol, He was a thousand times better than everyone else and has a voice that far surpasses his peers.That said, this was a lousy effort on a first release, Clay became what Simon wanted all along..COMMERCIAL. He did not remain true to himself and that to me is a very sad thing, I am extremely disappointed!"
+1,Stalker Love Ballad?,"""Invisible"" is definitely the creepiest song I have heard on the radio in recent memory. The lyrics seem to describe a stalker. Tell me you aren't weirded out when you hear:""If I was invisible/I could just watch you in your room/If I was invisible/I'd make you mine tonight"" and ""I keep tracing your steps/Each move that you make"". There are definitely some hidden messages running through the background of this song.. Quick! Hide your children!I haven't heard all of the songs on this record, but I have heard many (on the radio, watching Aiken's performance on SNL, etc..), and from them I can deduce that this is yet another generic pop compilation churned out by the bloated record-machine that is American Idol. Clay does have a great voice, though, which is a refreshing change from most of today's pop.Lyrically and musically, I give this cd a 1. Clay's voice brings it up to a 2 1/2, which unfortunately is not an accepted rating."
+1,"Uh oh, Clay.","No doubt, Clay has an incredible gift. And I'll admit his single ""Invisible"" is a nice change on Top 40 radio. However, he would be better served on Broadway."
+1,Do me a favour!,"The bloke might have a good or even great voice but this pile or arse does him no favours at all, Im afraid I have no respect for pop puppets who allow themselves to be pulled in all directions and sing dire crap like this. He would have done better for himself and have more credibility if he touted himself to the record companies and worked his way up the traditional way, appearing on American Idol is the lazy way to achieve fame. Youre better off listening to Robbie Williams, hes a guy whos been to hell and back making a name for himself and deserves respect."
+1,Measure of a BOY!,"What a disappointment. I love Clay's voice and was really excited about this CD release. His latest single, ""Invisable"" will disappear fast!... what a bad song. This CD certainly doesn't live up to the quality of material he is capable of singing. Sorry... I listened to this CD 8 or 9 times and it just didn't get any better. I sold it on E-bay."
+2,love him,Clay is truly the american idol and shouldn't have lost. This is worth your money for this fine mans TRIPLE PLATINUM ALBUM!! now Ruben cant beat that!
+2,Clay is the true definition of a man,"This is one of the best albums I have ever purchased. I don't skip any songs. My favorites are Invisible, The Way, I survived You and Measure of a man. Everybody in my family likes at least one of the songs on this album. Clay you get an A+++++ for this album. I can't wait for your next one to be released."
+2,Great Album!,"This album is better than I expected. Clay has an extraordinary voice and the songs on this album showcase that voice. I like all the songs and listen to the the album straight through. Usually with other artists, there are songs that I skip. I highly recommend ""Measure of a Man!"""
+2,BEAUTIFUL!,"The more I listen to ""Measure of a Man"", the more breathtaking it becomes!! Each song shows the incredible voice of ""Clay Aiken."" It's a CD that I would highly recommend to anyone!"
+2,Great album,"This is a great album for a young artists first. You can hum and sway to the music. Clay has a wonderful voice and it should be ""showcased"" better than in pop rock songs. I know he will mature and his next album will include songs that feature that voice like it did in his rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Waters."
+2,pretty much awesome,"I couldn't wait for this cd to come out, and I bought it right away. Clay's voice is amazing, but some of the songs are kind of lame. Maybe if he wrote his own songs, they would be better. Overall though, Clay's voice is fantastic and the way he sings the songs is really touching. It's a great album with a variety of music types, and completely worth checking out."
+2,Great Beginnings,"I listened to this superb CD all the way to Walter Reed and back home. I found myself singing along with Clay Aiken even though I didn't even know the words yet. I particularly liked No More Sad Song, I Survived You, and Perfect Day. The tunes are catchy, Clay's voice is heavenly, and he has just the right amount of passion in each song to make it work. I do think that some of the background vocals and music could be toned down, but it didn't ruin it for me. I liked the CD more each time I heard it. It's a great beginning CD for Clay and just the first of many for this incredible young man. You Go Clay!!!"
+2,Measure of a Man,"I love eveyone of the songs on this CD. The voice of Clay Aiken is refreshing and mezermizing. I'm amazed that in this day and age with the stuff that's out there that an album such as this is even possible. The music and words are beautiful and very reminiscent of music from the 80's. There is actually hope for music today, thanks to Clay Aiken."
+2,Don't Pass This One Up,"This is a first, truly a first....The FIRST time I purchased an album that had NO throwaway songs. Every single cut is fantastic. Some are edgy, some are inspiring, some are lyrical, fun and upbeat... But all are just beautifully pleasing to the ear (and the heart). Clay Aiken... you sure deliver!"
+1,Not That Good,"I gave this cd 2 stars and I was very generous. Clay has alot of things to be thankful for, mainly the vicious hatred of Ruben which translates into super stardom for him. Just today this runner up had a sandwich named after him at a local restaurant. If Clay was just a young artist just starting out and there was none of this controversy, there is no way this cd would have gone double platinum. I do like the single invisible, but it is not good enough to carry the entire cd. He needs more depth to his voice and to learn that he does not have to scream on every song. These songs are a collection of mushy love songs one blending into the other.I wonder how he feels knowing that it is not his talent that has sent his career sky rocketing, but a very generous case of affirmative action. Anyway he will get richer while we all continue to hate."
+2,Better than I ever imagined!,"I love this CD! I haven't stopped playing it since I got it. Touch and Invisible are my most favorites! Anyone interested in listening to a golden voice, try out Clay! Judge for yourself. Everyone has their own favorites, and Clay outdid himself here for me. When You Say You Love Me is great as well with even a country feel to it. I have never had an album before where I liked ALL the songs like this one. Awesome debut I want more."
+1,Is this the same Clay?,"Wow, this album is a HUGE disappointment.#1 This does not sound like the same Clay that we fell in love with on American Idol, He sounds like a half rate Boy George.#2 The production is awful, it sounds as if he is being backed by karaoke tracks.#3 Where is the soaring, clear and beautiful voice we know he once had?Shame on those who were in charge of letting this cd be released in this condition.It seems as if all the hype is put into the show, then all care is forgotten when it the time comes to record an album. Welcome to the real world Clay, I hope the next album supports your wonderful talent."
+2,Clay is a singer with an amazing range....,"and I wish that no back-up singers were used, as his voice stands alone, and doesn't need any ""enhancing/help.""I hope on his next album Clay will sing more acapella songs, that have a wide range to show off his voice, without any back-up singers and loud music. I want to hear the real/raw voice of ""Clay.""You're still number one with me!Clay, I wish you all the best, please don't let Hollywood ""corrupt"" you. Stay your humble self.Blessings to you!!"
+1,Clay Aiken... where are you???,"Clay is a true talent... and I am sure he will grow / mature into a great singer. But this cd is full of pop fluff... there are no show stoppingnumbers to be found here... Clay is not a pop star... he should be in aWestend or Broadway show delivering show stopping number after number. And as one reviewer said... that even ""Solitaire"" wasn't included (which is one pop song that did show his true range and talent)... As for the American Idol creators... we're slowing seeing each of these winners fade into oblivion... and even Clay says it on his new cd that with this effort he is INVISIBLE!!!"
+1,Overrated,"Unless you like syrupy power ballads that all sound the same, I would save my money. Mr. Aiken is overrated and over-hyped."
+2,THE BEST,"THERE ARE NO REAL WORDS THAT REALLY FIT THIS YOUNG MAN. HE IS WHAT I HOPE MY THREE SONS WILL ONE DAY BECOME. ""GREAT"" NOT ONLY FOR THE GOD GIVEN VOICE BUT FOR THE PERSON THAT HE IS. I JUST HOPE HE WILL STAY THAT WAY. SOME PEOPLE WILL NOT UNDERSTAND THIS REVIEW BUT ABOUT 10 MILLION WHO HAVE WATCHED THIS BOY BECOME A MAN RIGHT BEFORE OR EYES WILL. THIS ALBUM HAS BOUGHT SO MANY PEOPLE BACK TO THE RECORD STORES BECOUSE CLAY KNOWS THAT THEIR ARE OTHER PEOPLE WHO INJOY MUSIC WITHOUT HAVING TO LISTEN TO THE JUNK THAT IS PUT OUT TODAY AND SHAPE OUR CHILDRENS MINDS. FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WILL PUT THIS CD DOWN JUST THINK ONE DAY YOU WILL BE THE PARENT.THANK YOU CLAY FOR BEING YOU. YOU HAVE NOT ONLY TOUCHED MY LIFE BUT YOU HAVE CHANGE THE WAY MY BOYS NOW FEEL ABOUT WHO THEY COULD BE."
+1,Wasted Talent,"Here is a guy with an exceptional voice. What is he doing singing boring, emotionless music that could be sung by countless no talent others on the BMG label. I hope the guys at BMG can rent David Foster to help Clay to get it right next time. Clay could be as good as Michael Buble or Gosh Groban if only he had someone who could bring out his incredbile voice."
+2,Clay Aiken's Measure Of A Man truly measures up!,"I am a HUGE Clay Aiken fan and I am excited to tell all the people around the world that Measure Of A Man by Clay Aiken is an AMAZING CD! MOAM is the ONLY cd where I liked EACH and EVERY song on the CD. Clay Aiken is THE role model 4 all children, teens and young adults out there, I know that he's my role model! :) Buy Clay Aiken's cd!!!!!!!!! This CD is TRULY worth listening to!!!!! I can't wait until Clay comes out with another CD. His voice is amazingly powerful and sounds great! My favourite songs are Measure Of A Man and The Way. All of Clay's songs speaks to you in a different way, and this CD gives personal inspiration to everybody out there. This CD reminds everybody of why they wanted him to win American Idol! But, true role models don't need a title in order to be the best! :) Bye Clay Aiken's Measure Of A Man! It will be the best CD you will ever have! :)"
+2,a true American Idol -- WOW ..,"Having followed the success of Clay Aiken from American Idol, I can truly say he is absolutely incredible. I've not only enjoyed his live perfomances on/off the show, but have been playing this CD continuously since purchasing it on the release date. It's a rarity these days to find someone with not only enormous talent, but who is also true to himself. I love each and every track on this CD and feel Clay shine(s) (also a great song), through every one of them. Let's hope he re-releases his older demos! Amazing voice, amazing person. A big THANKS to Clay for such an enjoyable accomplishment. ~Can't wait for the next one!"
+1,Could have been better,"Or should I have said, should have been better. Clay Aiken was one of the perfomers from AI2 that I fell in love with. What happened to this new CD is anybody's guess. All I know it that this wasn't up to Clay standards and probably should not have been released so quickly. I liked Measure of a Man but that was about it and even it was lacking."
+1,Best CD!!!,"I think the Measure of A Man CD is one of the best CD's I have ever purchased in terms of versility and enjoyment. It has some great break up songs, a couple with a light Christian flare, total melt down songs of devotion and a sultry, sensual ballad that will keep you hitting repeat.....that would be track 12!!!!! Enjoy, I love it!!!!"
+1,I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH PREACHING THEY DO,"This album is not good. It's not the voice I heard on American Idol, the voice on this CD is not even good enough for Broadway. The power exhibited on American Idol is lost in this CD, I'm sorry folks, call it what you want but this CD isn't Clay Aiken. The attempt to turn him into a Pop King has taken away that beautiful voice. BRING IT BACK and forget about pop. Billboard may have said it is Pop Album of the Year but they forgot to say they took the voice away to make it pop."
+1,I Was SOOOOOOOOOOOO Disappointed!!,"I love Clay Aiken to death, but I was really disappointed with this CD... I really feel that it is too commercial. I love his voice and he ""curled my toes"" when I saw American Idol. He and Ruben were my picks. I was sad when Clay didn't win, and I liked the ""Bridge Over Troubled Waters"" CD single, but I didn't like this. I won't pre-order any more... I'll wait to hear clips."
+1,Doesn't measure up,"Ok, before you click on the button that says my review was not helpful, hear me out. I like Clay. I was rooting for him every single week on American Idol. And this CD really isn't that bad. But it isn't that good either. I can be a Clay fanatic and say it's wonderful and perfect but technically there's really nothing there. Every song sounds exactly the same. As I listened to the album I grew extremely bored because I felt like I was listening to one very looooooooong song. Clay is great when you listen to him in doses but song after song of the same melodies with his detached and emotionless voice just gets dull. And I hate what they did to his voice in most of the songs. You can easily tell they ran his vocals through a computer. He has a great voice. They should leave it alone. Maybe in the future when he has more control over his career, if he has a career, he can do things his way.The weakest song on the album is ""Measure of a Man."" That's pure dribble."
+1,Good Try,"This is at best, a good try for a first CD. But, I was somewhat dissapointed with the selection of songs as well as with the vocal arrangements. The vocals could be a lot stronger coming from a talented singer, such as Clay. I think a lot of people are buying this CD and making a lot of hype because they are glad to see someone who does not fit the mold make it big. I'm sorry, I have to agree with the critics. ""He should stick to show tunes""."
+1,Nothing personal at all....,"...Clay has an amazing voice...very clear and strong. Honestly, I just don't like the songs or his style. It's not that he can't sing. I guess he just doesn't sing the music that I like to hear. I was given this CD as a gift...why?...I don't know. It was a gift from a secret pal and I guess whoever pulled my name at the beginning of the year doesn't know me very well. If you like Clay's kind of music, you'll love this CD because he sings it well. Me? I guess I'm just more of a typical R&B fan. Love Ruben's CD...love Tamyra's CD...love Kelly Clarkson's CD...but just couldn't get with this one. Nothing personal. I probably just never should have listened to it. My bad."
+1,"oh please - the cheesiest, fame-seeking man in the USA","this album could NOT be worse. There are many good singers that come out of the Idol shows - Kelly Clarkson has a soothing, big voice that gives me a shiver up my spine everytime; Will Young has an individual voice that really shines and impresses me; Tamaira Grey is not the best but still has an amazing voice; i think Guy Sebastian is also brilliant, so is Michelle McManus; and, of course, the new American Idol has - in the top twelve - at least six good singers: camile velasco & fantasia barrino are my favourites, and Diana, La Toya, George and Jennifer are also very impressive - but Aiken is not a breath of fresh air, his songs are all very camp and he thinks he's a unique man just because he's singing about love, but he is terrible. all the songs sound the same, and have way TOO much meaning, if you know what i mean. I am amazed at how many Americans buy his cd and think its good. your advice is to stay way away from this musical disaster."
+2,Clay for England!,Just to inform you that we have great taste in music from England too. This is truly a wonderful album. Not one song dissapoints and all the tracks showcase Clay's fantstic vocal abilities. I may have had to import this CD from the American site but beleive me it was well worth it. This guy has serious talent and it will not be long before he is the big international star that he deserves to be.
+2,Clay Aiken is a Gem,"I can't understand why some people are bashing this perfectly wonderful CD and the immense talent of its singer. What do these so-called ""critics"" (or ""bashers"") think real music is -- someone rapping in nonsense or screaming inaudible and offensive lyrics?? Clay Aiken is a breath of fresh air in this day and age and deserves the accolades he receives. Everyone with the money should spend it on this perfectly wonderful album -- not waste it on the mainstream of trash."
+2,CLAY AIKEN ROCKS!,"I bought this cd along with clay aiken's single Solitaire last week. He has voice of an angel and I love how articulate he is when he sings with such passion from his heart and soul. WOW don't miss this one, he is awesome."
+2,I WAS WON OVER!!,"I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about buying this CD at first. I hadn't watched AI 2 but had heard by word-of-mouth and various reviews/articles about Clay Aiken. I also heard ""This is the Night"" and BOTW and was impressed. I bought the CD and was instantly won over!! THIS GUY CAN SING!!! How refreshing it is these days to hear someone like this in contrast to other music in the mainstream. All of the songs on MOAM are fantastic. I LOVE IT!! SO WILL YOU!"
+2,TOO GOOD FOR WORDS,"Do I like this CD? You bet I do! Like most of the reviewers here I play it everyday and have yet to tire of it. Clay's voice resonates its way right into your heart. However, the is one point that I would like to make here and that is - Regardless of whether Clay Aiken ever sings another song, records another album, wins or loses, receives another award, applause or accolade and regardless of whether he receives good or bad reviews, it in NO WAY diminishes from the Measure of this Man!!!!! He and his album are awesome! Clay stands alone and apart from the rest. Thank you Clay Aiken and Thank You God for this gifted and talented individual. I am sooooo grateful and I am eagerly awaiting your next and next and next albums. Way to Go Clay and Happy 25th Birthday!!!!!"
+2,Good First Effort,"While I cannot say I absolutely love every song on this CD (because a couple of them sound similar) and would ideally rate it 3.5 stars, I can say it's got a few very good tunes on it, which makes it worth buying. ""Invisible"" is easy to listen to, and the title cut, ""Measure of a Man,"" is one of the CD's strongest efforts and my personal favorite. If you never got around to buying his Idol single ""Bridge Over Troubled Water"" w/ ""This is The Night,"" they're included here and are an added bonus. Basically enjoyable and a must for any fan of Clay!"
+2,Very Impressive,"Before I bought this cd, I already knew Clay had an amazing voice--but WOW! Beautiful ballads, especially ""Measure of a Man"". ""Invisible"" was a great first single that got a lot of radio and tv play. No offense to Ruben, but Clay's single was much more popular, and I think he should have been the winner. Good job, Clay!"
+2,Absolutely Heavenly,"I love every song. Each song is so unique and versatile in melody that I play it several times a day. Can't seem to get enough of him. Also bought the Christmas cd. Best songs are from Clay and Kelly, all the rest are ok."
+2,"Clay ""Touches"" my heart and ""Shines"" in his debut album,","I am a part of those ""deeply-out-of-it"" who recognize great music from this most remarkable man. No, I don't fit in any of those demographics but I am head-over-heels in love with The Voice and The Man. He's not a sell-out, he stayed true to his convictions and we get an album that I enjoyed very, very much.I love ""The Way"", ""MOAM"", ""Perfect Day"" and ""WYSYLM"".BUY THIS AND BE PART OF THE REVOLUTION."
+1,Cynical cash-in,"Sorry, but this album is probably the worst I've heard all year. It's so bland it's impossible to distinguish one cliched, tune-free track from the next. The cynicism of Simon Fuller and the whole American Idol team is exposed again - they knew that Clay's first album would go multi-platinum however useless it was, so have made no effort whatever.They clearly have no interest in developing Clay as a long-term artist. If they did, they'd have given him some good material so people would come back for more the second time. Here in the UK, the first Pop Idol winner Will Young has just had a massive success with his second album - in part because his first one was actually good, and the public were not duped into buying a half-baked CD like this which isn't worth the plastic it's packaged in. It will be interesting to see what Clay does next - if I were him, I'd start writing my own songs. Whatever his talent, they couldn't be any worse than the ones on *Measure of a Man*."
+1,Was disappointed,All the songs sounded the same. Sappy twiny ballads. I heard he had a great voice yet heard nothing spectacular in this cd. I could just bought an all love song cd of various artists and gotten better satisfaction. I would not recommend this cd to anyone with musical taste and it will put you to sleep. Go back to the drawing board Clay and try again and maybe with some feeling and variety this time. I should have known it would blow considering how fast he put it out my dumb.
+1,Measure of a man........Clay Aiken,"I had waited for a long time for this CD to come out and I was really looking forward to buying it. I'm no young kid (age 69) and think he has a beautiful voice, however, I was so disappointed in ""Measure of a man""! I was hoping he would have some of the songs from ""Idol"" or at least popular songs that I had at least heard before. I still think he has the most beautiful voice that has come along in a long time, but I'll tell you, before I buy his next CD, I'll sure make sure to look at the selections of the songs before I buy it!! I think he should pick his own songs next time instead of letting other people!!!!"
+1,measure of a man=1 star......clay aiken=5 stars and more!,"Clay has an amazing voice! and I voted for him on AI, but this album just doesn't makes him justice, yeah this songs, well some of them have meanning and thats great but the beat and just the flow of the album is way too slow(and I love ballads and slow stuff also fast stuff) and this kind of pop music trying to be contemporary is just not for him, he is a true sing a true artist and he has an amazing beautiful voice, but this album is just not for him, maybe 'Invisible"" I think it's the only one that kinda makes him jsutice but the rest no, sorry Clay I'm sure you'll make it huge with ur next album."
+1,just ok,"Clay is ok but he's no Fantasia or Ruben, and never will compare with them, sure his fan's say he's the true AI, but all I ask is where is his million dollar contract that they give to the winner's, sure we all know about clays padded sell's,(what else is new) but where is his industry nom, did they forget about him, it look's that way, maybe one day his writers will write him some desent songs, that people other than his over zealious fan's can say there ok, but that's about all you can say about clay aiken's music is it's just ok, anything else would be a lie."
+1,Big Disappointment in Claymation!,"Wow what a disappointment! All the advance hype and Clay sure doesn't deliver with this cd. No excitment, no wow knock me over.... very bland. If he wants me to buy again he needs to really put some zip into it. This is The Night was on this cd and it was still the best maybe that's why he made a single out of if. And only 12 tracks......very very disappointing!"
+1,so sad,"I see why clay was'nt nominated for a grammy, this cd is not grammy material, this cd is strickly for those who have bad taste in music, all though I think clay has a desent voice he need to get better writers for his music...but I guess all that matters is his fan's are happy, however Kelly, Ruben and now Fantasia there the real product, getting a million dollar contract is the icing on the cake, that's how you can tell the winner's from the losers."
+1,Disappointing,"This cd is very disappointing...His voice is not used to the fullest extent at all. He compromises his voice, it's computerized, and his values on this cd."
+1,"Why, why people.","With Clay's over-the-top, bombastic vocal stylings and his elvish looks, the Pop Idol franchise plans to take over the world.Really people the album sucks, let's face it. And may I offer a suggestion: instead of buying 500 copies of A Ton of Crap, donate some of that money to some of Clay's favorite charities.And one more thing, if I was invisible, I'd burn every copy of A Ton of Crap and destroy all the master copies."
+1,I AM A TRUE MUSIC FAN,"I know good music when I hear it and this debut by Clay Aiken isn't good music. Additionally, I read in these reviews that someone believes Clay is receiving 1 star ratings because of his Christian beliefs. Hello, he has a POP album and I had no idea he was a Christian and I think most people reviewing wouldn't associate Pop with being a Christian. If this is the case, shouldn't Mr. Aiken be singing for the Lord instead of Pop music? Looks like Mr. Aiken is a sellout. I purchased the album based on his AI performance and all the 5 star reviews here and it is a let down, I feel totally defrauded by all this false hype that has been going on. Most of the five star reviews here are false, don't believe them or you'll be turned into a sucker as I was."
+1,Ug!,"First of all, to the reviewer below me who called him ""a true American idol""--no, he's not. Even I know he lost, and I don't even watch that show. Next, his song ""Invisible"" is one of the worst I've ever heard. It shouldn't be ""If I WAS invisible""; it should be ""If I WERE invisible."" Plus, if you were invisible, you'd ""Watch me in my room?"" Mommmmy!"
+1,You've got to be kidding!,"I can't believe the rave reviews this CD is getting! I bought it because of the great things people are saying about it. I am terribly disappointed. This CD is not any good. The songs are ""bubble gum"" era, on most tracks the orchestration and backup singers are too loud and you can't hear Clay, the songs are not memorable and most of the words to the songs are really stupid. More importantly, they failed to listen to Simon's critique of ""picking the right song for your voice."" None of these songs are right for Clay. I can't believe Clive Davis produced this CD. Maybe I was expecting too much from a first CD, but my opinion is that this CD stinks. If you want a good CD, buy Bette Midler's new CD or a Josh Groban CD. Immensely better and you won't be disappointed."
+1,Uhh? :-\,"If there was a way that i could give him less than 1 star, or even something in the negative numerical region, that would be it... cause uhh, this cd is DOODOO... why was it i couldn't even listen to the first 5 seconds? Umm... he's not the American Idol, give it up clay, your 15 seconds of fame is about to end... and Ruben Ate you up with his cd..."
+2,Clay Is The Best!!!,There are very few CDs I've purchased that I have loved every song on and listened to over and over again and not tire of hearing. This is definitely one. How could you tire of this man's voice? It is absolutely amazing. Can hardly wait for the next CD to come out and the tours to start!
+2,"You can tell this is a work of love! Clay ""Shines""","I have been anticipating this CD for quite some time and have to say it is even more than I had hoped for. It is an absolutely fabulous work by one of the most talented entertainers I have ever heard. I think there is something for everyone here. Clay's beautiful voice in ballads, ""Measure of a Man"" is so heartfelt. There are some great up-tempo songs, ""Invisible"" and one of the best surprises for me ""Touch"". I found myself dancing without even knowing when this song came on. Can't stop listening to Clay's debut efforts. Looking forward to following this exceptional artist and person for many years!"
+1,i'd rather pour acid into open cuts than buy this cd...,"i strongly recommend that anyone who ever considered purchasing this cd, spend your 15 bucks at arbys, because this cd is garbage. i used to love clay aiken, i even voted for him, but his ego is too large for my liking. this cd honestly would only appeal to deaf people, merely because they wouldnt be able to hear it. i almost fell asleep listening to it, every song is the same. maybe clay should consider flipping patties."
+1,Worst CD of 2003!!!,"Clay Aiken is at his absolute worst. If you're going to spend hard earned $ on a CD don't waste it on this one. You can't even dance to this garbage. Spend your bucks on ""Speakerboxxx/The Love Below"" by Outkast and you won't be disappointed. BTW... Claymates, Clay belongs on Broadway!"
+1,Next Time Pick Better Songs,"He just had to rush to beat Ruben to a street date, and boy can you tell it. You will be disappointed in these cookie cutter song choices. Clay can sing but I would rather have a cd of the songs he sang on the show, these are really bad. Believe an honest review and not a Clay-fanatic. There are three good songs on the cd (one being the Idol cd single This is The Night). After doing every daytime show, morning show and Jay Leno, he should sell a million copies easy. Remember a million people saw Gigli too. Buyer beware"
+1,Michael Bolton Jr,"WOW, this album is horrible!!! How can anyone with a fully functional brain buy this nonsense!!! This is contrived tripe targeted to people who don't know any better. I can't believe this type of CRAP is what people call music these days. This is safe, middle of the road JUNK! Music is going downhill and it's because CRAP like this is what sells these days. Whatever happened to taking risks in music? Not just pandering to people who are afraid of listening to music that actually challenges and provokes thought.Stop being braindead drones america and reject this manufactured sewage that american radio and record companies are trying to pass off as music. Awful just awful.......*gags*"
+1,this guy sucks,"Rueben is waaaay better, this dude is all teeny-lolipop-bubblegum-fruity-cheesey music...if you want some REAL talent, go cop Musiq - Soulstarradio or Rubens (whatever its called)~1~"
+1,Nauseatingly sugar-sweet,"Ulch, can we say ""boy band""? As much as I like Clay's voice, I have to say the complete opposite for this CD. With cheesy titles like ""I Will Carry You"" and ""No More Sad Songs"", this album screams ""teeny-bopper dream come true"". I've listened to each track a few times in hopes of maybe hearing something different and/or enjoyable, but no chance. 1 star."
+1,"838,000 CAN BE WRONG, I'M LIVING PROOF","I have listened to it several times. Each time I read the reviews here people keep saying you need to listen to it over and over to like it. Well, I've listened to it over and over and I now have a headache. This isn't music folks and it is a sad tone-deaf society who thinks this CD is good. I want my money back!!!! I am beginning to believe that multiple purchase campaign thing about this CD, I hope to God there aren't 838,000 fools out there. Hopefully only 100,000 people purchased multiples with only a few suckers (like me) in between."
+1,Clay Aiken Who?,"That's right. With music like this he's already forgotten. And to Mr. A music fan from Phila, Pa, Clay Aiken's album was released at a time when there was no other competition. Hello!!! Noone good or really popular anyway is releasing albums at this time, so sure he'll be #1. I'd like to see him go up against Eminem, 50 Cent, Norah Jones, or even Britney will smoke him in sales and she can't even sing. So keep reading , Mr. Music Fan from Philly a.k.a ""Loser"", those same two and only two magazines that like Clay. By the way, my radio stations doesn't play crappy music like yours."
+2,Clay Is Definitely The Man,"Excellent!! Lyrics, melody, heart and that VOICE. I love all of the tracks but ""The Way"" is the best song I've heard in years. It will be a #1 hit for Clay. Thanks Clay!"
+2,EXCELLENT CD!!!!!,"GREAT job Clay!!! I really like ALL of the songs! The Way is so beautiful, I hear it will be Clays next single! WOW!!! I highly recommend Measure Of A Man to you, so many GREAT songs you can sing a long to and some truly great meanings here too!!! I HIGHLY recommend!"
+2,"""Measure of a Man"" MEASURE UP FOR ME!","I received this album and have thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. The lyrics have romantic depth and an edgy, catchy beat.Each time I listen it seems I notice something new to appreciate.Just as I think ""The Way"" is the best song...another has me reconsidering. This has happened so often that I no longer try to choose.They all do it for me for a different reason. No need to skip over any of these songs!I am off to order another for the Car! GREAT ALBUM!"
+2,refreshing!,"It took me a few times before I could honestly give this CD a five star rating, but it is worth it. Clay is so refreshing and is filling a music void. I hope he will continue on and reach his potential as a singer. We could use a few more like him."
+2,WOW!,"Thank you, Clay Aiken, and it's about time. Your voice is a rhapsody in a world of tone-deaf producers. Every song in ""Measure of a Man"" has a wonderful touch of newness. The sound is fantastic. My personal favorites are ""I Will Carry You,"" a musical accomplishment spiked with Clay's soft tone, ""I Survived You,"" a blend of complex words and a nifty tune, ""When You Say You Love Me,"" a catchy, bouncy melody, and ""Invisible,"" a yearning yet upbeat piece that constantly runs in my head. I am very happy with this buy, excited about the next, and maybe someday hearing Mr. Clay Aiken record his wonderful range and style with a full orchestra background."
+2,CLAY AIKEN = FANTASTIC SINGER,"WOW!!! I recently went to the Independent tour Starring Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken. I love Kelly, went to see her mostly, curious about Clay though. Clay knocked the ENTIRE audience over with his voice, charisma and personality! WOW!!! I just bought this album because of hearing/seeing Clay at the concert!!! EXCELLENT!!! A MUST BUY!!! Also I was really amazed the concert was 90-95% CLAY FANS!!! Yes, Clay is huge and I can now see why!!! Thank you so much Clay!!!!!"
+2,Clay's CD a Piece of Dark Chocolate,"MOAM is well-orchestrated and extremely well-sung pop music. I defy anyone not to enjoy the blending of those two elements, especially on ""Run to Me"", ""Shine"", and ""Perfect Day."" The uniqueness about Clay Aiken's voice is that he can lift you to the heights of heaven with it.The only odd thing is the undercurrent of darkness in the lyrics. Clay can absolutely bring someone to giddy joy with his voice. The subtle angst in the songs seem mismatched, yet the whole production is well-executed; imagine if Hanson smeared on a little dark make-up and collaborated with The Cure. That and the loss of the warm rapport Aiken had with a live audience on AI2 can be a little jarring.Yet overall, the CD charms you with its own uniqueness, and there's no reason why you wouldn't buy one for your friend, and a second one for you when the first one gets too scratched from overuse."
+2,Great CD,"Received the cd yesterday, listened to it many times. Not usually a fan of pop music but have to say this is the exception.Clear, precise lyrics and catchy music combine to make an enjoyable audio experience."
+2,Measure of this Man!,The CD was even better then I could have wished for! My only complaint is that I wish there have been more songs to listen too! Just listening to the CD makes my heart sing and my soul melt. It has all the flavor that a person could stand! Can't wait until the next CD is released! Clay just keeps getting better with every song he sings!
+2,This Album is a must have!,A very nice surprise and excellent music. This album shows off the many vocal talents of Clay.Great Stuff!
+2,Pretty darn good,"I've been a Clay fan from the start. I can't help it, he's just got a voice that makes me go gooey. I got this cd when it came out. I can't say I love everything on it, but I like it all. ""Invisible"" is a catchy tune that gets stuck in your head, it's fun. ""The Way"" makes me fall in love with my husband all over again (see we're not all teeny boppers LOL). The music content on this cd is not something I'd be afraid to play in front of my 3 year old (who loves to repeat things!). I'd recommend this cd to anyone who wants to hear a fabulous voice, even if all the songs aren't the best."
+2,<<<LOVE IT>>LOVE IT>>LOVE IT>>>>>,"Clay is #1..No doubt about it..A Star fo sure.This cd is the #1 album of 2003 for a good reason...CLAY AIKEN AND HIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE!! thats why!! I can't wait to get his single Dec 9th..Solitaire is on it as well as Invisible..Nov.30 is clays birthday..Happy ""25"" Clay. WE LOVE YOU"
+2,Best Album of 2003,"I am amazed at the number of reviews posted for this album. It has become my favorite and plays once or twice a day in our house and/or car. Actually, had to buy two as my CD changer loader/ejector is broken and you have to unscrew the top, and do all sorts of gymnastics to get CD's in and out....it was easier to buy another for the car. This is an album that gets better with age, it grows and grows on you. It is an album to sing along to, an album to play softly in the background and an album to listen to with headphones. All the songs are good, I don't skip ANY of them, which as I (and other reviewers) usually do. Measure of a Man and The Way are probably my favorites, although Shine is marvelous - well, darn - they are all marvelous and I hightly recommend this CD to all ages. I eagerly await more albums from Clay and predict his career will be spectacular."
+2,GREAT CD!,"I am enjoying this CD and find I am listening to it several times a day. The songs are addicting and I find myself singing out loud. Some of the songs are just fun to listen to and others can touch your soul. I highly recommend Aiken's ""Measure of A Man"". A++++"
+2,IT IS INCREDIBLE,"Clay's Measure of a Man CD is wonderful. I usually buy a CD and end up skipping 3 or 4 songs everytime I listen to it, but not this one. I love every single song. Clay has an incredible voice. My 4 year old loves him too. We get in the car and he says ""Mom, please put Clay on"" and I am only too happy to do it. He is a great role model, and we need them today. And he is singing music that anyone can listen to and love, from my 4 year old to me (34) to my mother (I'd better not say). Thanks, Clay, for being real! and for sharing your beautiful voice and attitude with the world."
+2,Clay,"Clay strikes a bigger hype than any of the American Idols and debuts his first album which is just amazing! Clay is a talented, sweet young man with many ambitions for the future.His voice is so strong and will carry you track to track. My favorite song on this album is ""I survived you""My only complaint to this CD, is that many of the songs sound the same. However, clay did a good job vocally on the songs, and many people will enjoy this CD!"
+2,"Good, clean, not boring music.","I have kept trac of Clay since AI. I Cannot get enough of his new wave of music. He has a very unique voice and is very talented and pure. His voice shines and his personality only makes him more interesting. A bold approach by him to capture an audiance that is tired of the garbage that is being put out there by so called singers of now. He is showing that there is a huge market for a less blatent sexual market of music needed for a huge demogragraphic. But at the same time he captures the , can I say Hotness, that is there without being crude . I can see him going very far with a very needed new/old concept . Can I compare him with Frank Sinotra with a twist of new wave. He sings with a flair that from young to old, each drawing there own conclusions from his lyrics and making them their own feelings and meanings of each song as they perceive them."
+2,I don't regret buying this album,"I have had Clay's album for 2 1/2 months (since it first came out), and I have to say I don't get tired of listening to it. Some say this album doesn't have anything special on it, and that it doesn't show off the range of Clay's voice. I have to disagree with those who find fault with the album. Clay has a phenomenal voice, and I am sure that we will be hearing much more from him in the years to come."
+2,Gets Better Every Time!,Altho I Like Ruben very much I was disappointed that Clay did not win top billing on American Idol. I eagerly awaited the release of this album and I was worried when I heard the first critics opinions. They talked of how boring it was. I bought it anyway and I havent regretted it from the very first time I played it. I cant say that there is a song on this album that I dont like and the more I play it the better it gets. I can only see Clay getting better from here as he got better with each and every American Idol Show. If you like Clays voice this album is a must have and play it often to get the full pleasure from it. It definitely Gets Better Every Time!
+2,CAN'T GET ENOUGH!!,"I can't get enough of this marvelous CD. I have to admit I play it over and over again, every day. It is mesmerizing.To those who say the album does not reflect this singer (i.e., he is not a song writer so he doesn't know squat), I say WHO CARES? How many artists out there today actually write their own songs and have lived every word of them?? To naysayers who do not believe a good singing voice makes an artist, well, I think there are about two million people out there who would tend to disagree with that assumption!!I have news for all of you doubters. This IS real music; music that has been sorely missing from the airwaves for years. So,you'd better get used to it - Clay is here to stay.AND I, FOR ONE, WILL CONTINUE TO BUY HIS MUSIC AS LONG AS HE CHOOSES TO GRACE US WITH HIS REFRESHING STYLE AND MARVELOUS VOCAL ABILITIES!Buy Measure of a Man and see for yourself what REAL SINGING is!"
+2,Beautiful Voice - Feel good romantic songs,At last an artist who can actually sing. Love this distinctive voice and enjoy all the tracks on this CD.
+2,WOW! A MUST HAVE!,"This album is incredible! It has been too, too long since an album has been made that is packed with all #1 hits. Clay Aiken's Measure of a Man will revolutionize the music industry. His pure, amazing voice is brethtaking. This album is a definite MUST for all Music Lovers of all ages."
+2,THE BEST CD!!!,"everyone MUST go out and buy this wonderful cd by super star Clay Aiken!! it will leave you breathless and wanting more!! don't delay, it will sell out fast!!!"
+2,Great CD!!!!,"I have to tell you I'am one of those that only buys ""Best Of"" CD'S...I hate to spend the money to only listen to 1 or 2 tracks..With this CD I have listened to every single song from the first time! I can honestly say that this is the only CD I have ever bought that I can listen to again and again. Well worth the price and a CD that will be among my favorites for years to come."
+1,Not happy,"The quality of cotton used on this product is not good. It came out of the dryer covered with wrinkles, despite the fact that I dried it on a permanent press+wrinkle guard setting. I must iron it and who wants to iron a t-shirt???? I am very disappointed in the Columbia Sportswear company for putting out such a low-quality product."
+1,Use this to estimate your projects and lose money,"The book and software indicated to me that I can build a 30 foot long 2x6 wall at 8' high for $54.00. If anyone uses this book as their only estimating tool, email me so you can build me a house for next to nothing."
+1,NO DURABILITY AT ALL,The launch tower does not stay connected to the launch pad but for a minute or two. I am glad that I bought this at discount and feel bad for the folks who paid full price. My little guy has been begging for this toy for months and he is frustrated with it. I will most likely return this and purchase the t-tower which is a bit less expensive.
+1,not worth the money,"My son really wanted this toy, he recieved it as a gift. The tower falls off if you look at it wrong, I will have to epoxy it to the base. It is expensive and does not come with any teen titans. Buy the figures and build your own tower/fort for them."
+1,Poor Design,"Surely the developer of the game had to notice that the tower would not stay on. I also notices that the bushes (or whatever they are)do not attach where they are located as shown on the box and they will not stay attached either. If I glue everything on, it will probably be o.k., but why wouldn't the manufacturer have just made the connection for the tower more durable? Toy is actually fun and hold my childs attention, if you can keep it together."
+1,Disappointment!,"We were very excited to give the Titan Tower to our son for Christmas...and are now very disappointed. This toy is of very poor quality. The pieces will not stay together and my son has no interest in it, saying it is not fun because it keeps falling down. I wish I had kept the receipt so that I could return it."
+1,Teen Titan Tick-off,"I got this for my son because he wanted it and on tv the toy looked strong... But, the tower doesn't stay on and I took the advise of someone that reviewed the item and crazyglued the tower on to the base. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this product if you can help it. My son has all of the characters to Teen Titans and their different cars he doesn't use it at all anymore, but he plays with the action figures."
+1,the toy that falls apart,this toy is not well made it dosen't stay together. When the child plays with it the tower comes off the base. It is altogether not thought out I would not recomend or buy this toy again.
+1,Falls apart all the time,My son would love this toy if it stayed together. All the parts come off. It is constantly falling a apart and that is not because of rough play. We have even hot glued it together which works for awhile.
+1,Definitely NOT worth the money!!!!!,"My son is 6 and loves the Teen Titans. This item was on his Christmas list as one of his ""big"" things. As I was putting it together ""for Santa"", I was very disappointed at how poorly it was made. The sections wouldn't stay together at all. The little rockets/missles barely shoot out of the thing. In the back, there is a trigger thing that is supposed to launch the little car. Well, it barely touches the car at all. Not only that, the instructions were bogus and not very clear. For the money, you'd think it had lights and noises etc... Nada. My son was really disappointed. So, if you're child is wanting this try to discourage it. My son still plays with it but it's really not worth it at all."
+1,Not Sure This Actually Works,"I tried this brand of oil of oregano when the brand I usually buy only had the huge bottle available and I found that out of my price range.I wish I had splurged, though, because I don't think this product actually did anything; I didn't notice a difference in how i was feeling. I think it's worth it to buy the Gaia brand Oil of Oregano, instead."
+2,Super Immune Booster,"Nature's Way Oregano Oil along with lots of Vitamin C was recommended by my holistic doctor to keep my stage one cancer in remission. The plus side of NW Oil is that it has no side effects or interference with other meds. Plus, it actually cuts down on lactose intolerance so I can enjoy yogurt again. Feaked out when you ran out of it awhile back!"
+2,i am a believer,"I truly believe in this product, i have an autoimmune disease that i have to take an immune supressant for,and i used to pick up every virus i came in contact with and had lots of sinus problems and colds ,since i have been taking the oil of oregano for the last three years, i have not had a cold or sinus infection,and this is the only thing i have done differently,so i will continue ordering this product on Amazon.com,bcause this is where i get the best price and it really works for me."
+1,Is there oregano in this product?,"Have tried the more expensive product from North American and it cleared up mine and my husband's stuffy noses within 24 hrs. Occasionally you would get a slight after burp with that product. With this product, I've been taking for a week and I still have a stuffy nose and never an after burp. Plus the capsules are huge compared to p73."
+2,Every home must have this!,"Oil of Oregano is a must for a low immune system or when you're ill. It tackles those viruses and bacterial infections. I don't have any repeating tastes w/this one, either!"
+2,"Beautiful, healing book","This is a beautiful, healing book with the kind of message, warmth and humor that our fractured world needs so badly. The strength and spirit of this book captured my attention and my imagination. As an author and an avid reader, I tend to look at most books with a critical eye. I found it impossible, however, to assess this book with my eyes or my mind, because it spoke directly to my heart. If you want to tap into and bring forward the highest and best within yourself, this is absolutely the book for you."
+2,Radu Lupu: The Beethoven Concertos,"I recently ordered this same CD as a gift for my wife. She loved it so much that she asked me to order another one as a going-away gift for a close friend, who was leaving the state. The friend loved it as well. If you love Beethoven, you can't go wrong buying this CD. I cannot think of anyone who plays his piano concertos any better."
+2,This CD is da BOMB!!,Elder is very talented and I know that he will go far in his musical career. Congrats! from Mari at SourceOne!
+2,EXCELLENT,I THOUGHT THE ALBUM WAS DONE VERY TASTEFULLY. IT BOUGHT ME BACK TO WHEN TALENT WAS A VERTUE. THE LYRICS WERE WELL WRITEN AND HAD ALOT OF MEANING THAT I AS A YOUNG MAN CAN RELATE TO.
+1,T-shirt shrank half-way up my torso!,"Ok, so I'm exaggerating a little bit, bit not by much. Where the Iron Maiden shirts used to be printed on Haines heavy-weight t-shirts, this shirt was printed on a Delta t-shirt. Shrank to the point where it looks like a belly shirt almost. Cheap, low thread count t-shirt. When ordering these rock shirts, be sure to ask the seller what kind of shirt it's been printed on. If you're like me, you like to keep your rock shirts around until they get nice and faded. The DELTA shirts won't last that long. The eact same thing happened with a new RIde the Lightning shirt, and I'm a little frustrated. The HAINES and GIANT brand shirts tend to be high quality and don't shrink. *Please note that this is not an issue with the seller, but with whomsoever is making Maiden's licensed stuff now."
+1,Aggravating,"The first part of this book started off pretty good. I was able to do and understand the simple login application. After that, it made me feel pretty stupid. I completely lost focus due to lack of examples and the ever compounding lecture on tough topics. When it came to the final Artimus application, which is basically a huge conglomeration of just about every possible thing you can do, I was completely lost and couldn't get it working with WSAD. I gave up, i'm getting a different book."
+1,Could have been,"A book from the author of Struts, can you possibly go wrong? This book shows you can. The book does not have a flow to it, to me it seems just scattered topics piled on eachother. And then, the grand finale, where all you have ""learned"" is applied in a real world type of thing... By the time it got there, I got so annoyed I did not care anymore. The examples rely on so much non-standard struts stuff, I have trouble with the title even."
+2,This is a Special Book,"It does not matter if you are interested in Struts. This book is written with a view to the ideas behind Struts and in any MVC architecture for a web framework. This is a tour de force in knowledge of the area, punctuated by the succinct sizzle of a man that knows how to communicate. Ted Husted is a writer among writers in this area."
+1,Imcomplete and poorly written,"I have purchased and read alot of programming books, and by far this is one of the worst prepared books I have seen. The author drags out the developement of a simple login system over 4-5 chapters. Thank God he provided the code on the web server, as he only give complete code listings on certain classes, and leaves the reader to piece together other classes. After chapter 5 I put it down and went back to the ORielly series were I actual learned something. The book has the information in it if you can put up with the repetive approach and fragmented code. Please re-think and re-write. Not a book for the first time strut user."
+1,TOTAL LET DOWN - FULL OF ERRORS,"Book is incomplete and full of errors, even simple errors where toString is in the code and not used properly and throws an error - he left off the ""()"". And we are supposed to learn from someone who can not use toString? The code from web site does not compile per book instructions. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on this, no matter what the paid-reviewers say. This is one of the worst written book, code fragments and no full listing of code. The site provides code that does not compile correctly with vague insrtuctions as if it were going to actual work. Stick with O'Reilly series. Please Ted Husted, find another profession..... ( I picked 1 star because zero was not an otpion)"
+1,Not A Good Introduction,"I knew nothing about struts before picking up this book. I know just a little more after having read all that I can stand of it. The book provides very little example code and what it does provide is just in little snippets that don't really help. I'm halfway through the book and I can't take any more theory without being able to get some basic examples running. I consider this book more of a reference than a learning tool. I am abandoning it in favor of a different book. If you're new to struts, look elsewhere for a good introduction."
+1,Ordinary Stuff!,"Not impressed with the Authors' writing style, at points it really puts you off. Not very good use of wordings/language. You feel it a lot especially when you are an active reader and read good material from good sources."
+1,Dont buy this book,This is not a good written book. It looks like that the information is gathered from various sources and put together without explaining the important details. It tells an overview of the struts but fails to explain how and why. Even the elements of struts-config.xml are not explained in thorough detail and how they are related to each other. I would not recommend this book.
+2,Struts in Action Provides better insight,Provides excellant insight about the sturts. Eagerly waiting for next edition that covers 1.2x and 1.3.
+1,Complete waste of money,"If I have to rate this book, I would rate it below 1 star. This is complte waste of money and I would suggest DON'T waste your money on this. If you really want to buy book on Struts, go for the one which O'Reilley has. Apart from numberous errors, this book doesn't cover anything new other then just basic and that too is not worth reading it."
+2,Great book to start!,"The book is excelent because you can learn almost everything related do struts. The book is well written, but has some mistakes."
+2,Excellent Book for Java Architects,This book is extremely useful for Java Architects that need to design scalable web applications. The author did a very good job describing all the proper design patterns that should be used in the presentation tier. This book appears to focus on the most important architectural issues in web development such as integrating the presentation tier with the business tier. I was also impressed with the author's ability to clearly defined how the new generation of struts design patterns should be used when building scalable web applications.
+1,No longer worth reading,"This book is woefully out of date with respect to both struts and the extension packages that the author created and published. Most if not all are deprecated and standard struts components are available to replace them. I made the mistake of developing code for Struts 1.3 using this book as a reference and will end up rewriting the application as a result. There was probably a time where this book made sense and it may have value as a historical reference, particularly to the author's extensions. But there is no good reason to have this book as your Struts reference."
+1,Real Bad Book,I've read it over and over and I can't understand anything. Struts Html Tags are glossed over without examples. Just 2 lines on how to use the tags but the object/bean that it refers to is left to your imagination. If you understand the javadoc that comes with Struts then this will be clear to you but then you don't need a book. The O'reilly book is 1000 times better.Serves me right for buying a book without browsing and just relying on the reviews.
+1,Not for those new to Java; maybe of little use to anyone.,"Besides having numerous errors in the examples, the book has three nasty characteristics: it consists almost solely of small code fragments and commentary; it routinely makes forward references to topics later in the book; and, it uses Struts 1.0 examples to start and makes an annoying (yet incomplete) transition to Struts 1.1. For one just starting to work with Java technologies I found use of the book detrimental to learning Struts. (I had been told it was not a bad reference.) I would have given it a lower rating had the review interface allowed it."
+2,The best book on Struts I've seen,"A friend recommended this book to me. I had already bought another book, but felt it had many gaps. I borrowed Struts in Action, read a couple of chapters, and was very impressed. The examples are great - nice and simple to start out with - and the Struts Framework is covered clearly and in detail. I've ordered my own copy, and I showed the book to a co-worker who then bought one too. All in all a great book."
+2,"Better than most, but no Struts book seems to cover it all","When I needed to learn Struts, I went first to the online doc, but found it wanting. I then went to the O'Reilly book on the subject, assuming it would be as good as other O'reilly material, but it just wasn't. I did my due diligence and picked Ted Husted's Struts in Action, and I haven't regretted it at all. It covers what needs to be covered, in a methodical logical fashion. Sadly, this is more than I can say for most tech books, not just the ones on Struts. Virtually every Struts book I looked at covered some things I didn't want to know about and left out stuff about things critical to me. Struts in Action was a valuable learning tool and continues to serve as a great reference."
+1,"Good Start but, ...","Good start. But, sort of slumps downward and never comes back.Might be ok as a reference."
+2,an inspiring read..,"i must say this book initiated feelings i had not expected.i bought the book as a source of african american history butas i read further, i got drawn into the life of a kid from thelast vestiges of slavery who despite the obvious nefariousconditions for a black kid during those times, was allowed tofollow a dream of exploration by gaining and earning acceptancefrom those good people willing to ""give the guy a chance"".This book is much more than a story of a black kid who despitenever ending verbal attacks (many to this day)did what he wishedand contributed to humanity, it is a book that proves thereare no limits whenever humans are able to forget their minordifferences and intelligently solve any predicament.Kudos to Mr. Robinson!!!"
+2,A tale of unbelievable courage,"This book is an inspirational read. I've always been fascinated by polar explorers (especially the early ones) because of the privations they suffered, and for nothing but recognition and desire to see what hasn't yet been seen.Juxtapose the sub-plot of a noted Naval navigator, driven to make his mark in the world, forming a relationship with a black man (very free-thinking in those days) that made both men stronger than they would have been on their own, and you have a truly a fascinating story.It's too bad that so much has to be made of the fact that Henson was a black man, but it mattered then, and sadly, it matters now. If Peary didn't think it was issue 80 years ago, why is race still an issue? This is the question that forms an undercurrent to the story in the book. Someday, perhaps, we'll talk of Peary and Henson's exploits, and the word ""black"" or ""white"" will only be relevent when disussing seal noses and snow...."
+1,Is there an author out there?,"Why doesn't someone write an adult book about Matt Henson? I went looking for a biography of him and all I could find was children's books, and this one, which is apparently supposed to be an adult book, but is written on about a junior-high level. It seems like one of America's greatest black heroes should have had an adult biography written about him by now!"
+1,A Not So Nice Song From A Not So Nice Spice,"Will the real Melanie C please stand up? From athletic, hyper, popster, to cursing, loud, rock chick. Personally I find the new Melanie C to be annoying and way over the top. Not only is this song poorly written, but it's poorly sung, poorly orchestrated, and just poor overall. C'mon now Melanie dont you think you could do a little better than this?"
+1,absolutely tasteless song for a tasteless Spice!,Get a life Melanie C and I think you are better of with the Spice Girls where we cannot hear your annoying voice!! And please stop being ARROGANT. A one star is really too much for it! A minus five stars would be fair.
+2,It's hard to stop reading this one,"""Love's Second Sight"" is a great, imaginative story based on stanzas contained in medieval Icelandic texts ""The Vinland Saga, the ""Greenlander's Aga"" and ""Saga of Erik the Red.""Thorgunna must rule an island as a woman in an era where men are in charge. At the same time, she is agonized by Loki, the God of Lies -- trapped between the old gods and the Christ.It's easy to see why this book has garnered so many great reviews. There is top-notch writing throughout, a compelling storyline and an ending that will have your heart pounding. I will look forward to more from Darragha Foster. Recommended."
+2,"A wonderful, well written novel!","The story line was fast paced and captivating. Steamy and erotic! The characters were strong and well developed. Ms. Foster made me care about what happened to them. By the time I got to the second half of the book, I couldn't put it down. I was up reading until 3:00 am, with a flashlight, so as not to disturb my sleeping husband. Hard to believe that this was Ms. Foster's first novel - I'll be waiting impatiently for the next......"
+2,Great Watch,"For its functional use, this watch is great. As a nurse I find having a time piece hat allows me to keep exact time for documenting events with a push of a button extremely useful. Having to wash my hands repeatedly, I need a watch that offers some resistance to water damage. It is also inexpensive and the price makes it all the more appealing."
+2,Awesome watch,"My girlfriend purchased this watch for me for christmas, I'm 23, and love it!!! Now instead of answering my friends for what time it is, I just push a button. lol, Seriously awesome watch!!!!!"
+2,good cheese,"this guy has done some nice 80s cheese worthy of that great decade, and hes only pretending to be french!"
+2,Get out your roller skates!,"This is one of my favorite CDs that I've heard in the last year. If you don't end up loving it, you're at least guaranteed to think it's pretty funny.This is just one of those records you can't really intellectualize. You hear it, you love it or you hate it. It's all about fun fun fun and, for me, took no work at all to enjoy or ""get into"".For the late 90's, this was a very bold album to produce. So much pressure is put on electronic artists to sound absolutely new and completely groundbreaking, and this record isn't only tinged with 80's influences-- it often sounds like it was made IN the 80's.Most of these tracks are wonderful, I only find two to be unlistenable ""Soft Machine"" and ""From: Disco To: Disco"". The second to last, ""Sometimes"" is one of the most-played songs in my apartment.Get this CD!"
+2,Sounds like a roller rink but in a good way,"I really like LRD's remix of Cassius's song Feeling for you and this CD is the same style. It does have eighties style digitized rythm and I think its sneaky for him to pose as a French guy (though maybe thats those badboys at Astralwerks) but its a cool disc. You could definitely do worse. Also, it is consistent. So if you like a song you heard somewhere by him, you'll like the album."
+2,"The 80s were crap, this album is good","What I remember about eighties music was a few good singles here and there with a nice sound but rubbish albums. Darkdancer is like all the good bits of the 80s with better production and done by someone with some musical talent. Although there's some good pop songs on this album, others unfurl subtlely, even majestically. Nostalgia aside, what makes the record good is the music itself. Now that I think of it, there's loads of 80s compilations coming out at the moment. I hope this doesn't mean a full-on revival is on the cards. The charts in the 1980s were poor. That's that. It's not clever to like it now; at least Le Conte or whatever his name is has some skill so I'll let him off. A good albom. Wel dun!"
+1,Works but HUGE price jump!,"I purchased two of these filters severals months back. And am now seeking to replace my last filter. I agree, the filter does the job; however, I didn't pay $30.00 per filter. Am now considering on trading out my Bosch for a bagless euro shark."
+2,"Clear, easy signs demonstrated by cute illustrated babies!","""Hold out your Teddy Bear arms...!"" (hug, hug)That's how storytime begins with this book, which will encourage active participation even in babies who aren't signing.Very cute pictures of babies and helpful captions for parents on the pictures of signs make this a series of books you will enjoy together again and again.Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear includes many very useful basic signs. This isn't my favourite of the series - I guess because it's a rhyme, not a song, but DD2 still loves hearing it.Recommended for ages 1-2 only, as it's a very basic rhyme that older toddlers will probably not sit still for for long."
+2,1986 release,I can remember back in 1986 when Brighton Rock played a show in Saginaw Michigan at Drifters INN as an album release party. This was first released on vinyl back in 1986. It is a good debut album and has a few good anthem tracks. Highly recommended!
+2,Great disc,"This disc was played everyweekend at our parties, so much so it was almost a ritual. Not quite as good as Love Machine but still an awesome disc."
+2,"This Film is ""Special""","Possibly the best Superhero film I've seen in forever. It has a great message. A awesome end that makes you feel great. I've liked Rapaport since ""the war at home"" anyway & this is his greatest role. It's not a spoiler to say that at the end you still say ""Wait...did he have superpowers or not???"" buy it."
+2,Watcher,"This is one of the best films I've seen. Every actor, even in bit parts, did an excellent job. I believe the film is funny and cleaver but held a deeper meaning on how the regular person can be raise above it all and refuse to be defeated."
+1,Needs warning; Bad Movie,"How on earth did anyone find a reason to give this total waist of time and money anything more than one star?A 'nowhere man' enters a drug trial that makes him think he has super powers.Looks like it was filmed on a home cell phone.Drug company tries to silence him to save money.Grass makes you think of pizza.Camoflage makes you immune to a hit and run.If this post seems a bit disjointed, you are getting a sence of this senceless plot.DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME OR MONEY."
+1,No Thanks!,"Maybe this movie is okay for the art-house crowd, or those interested in mental illness, but for me, it was just plain boring. Didn't do a thing for me. Unwatchable. I've seen worse, but wish I'd known what type of ""comedy"" this really was before we paid for the rental.Not recommended."
+1,Weird,"I like Michael Rapaport, but this movie disappoints. The plot is flat and confusing at times, not to mention boring. I don't mind slow movies if they have a point, but this one doesn't. And he doesn't really fight evil as I expected after reading the description.. all he really ends up doing is defending himself. The part where he's locked in the bathroom all night is just plain ridiculous. I mean, obviously if someone is beat up within an inch of his life, the girl would have called 911 for him, right? And Alexandra Holden's stutter was totally unbelievable. I've liked her in other roles I've seen her in, but she does not pull this one off. Two thumbs 'WAY down on this one.Oh yes, And I agree with the reviewer who said they were glad they didn't buy this title. I feel the same way... even a penny would be too expensive for this crude film."
+2,Worth a watch,"Good movie. Rappaport should be getting more rolls. Sort of along the lines of ""eternal sunshine of the spotless mind"""
+1,Awful,Horrible movie. I didn't even finish watching it. It reminded me of a low-budget B-movie and that is being charitable.
+1,Special,I found this movie slow paced. The plot failed to catch and keep my attention. I am glad I did not buy this title.
+2,I know this book hurts you MJ fans but...,"This book will probably be better known as ""The Book MJ never wanted you to read."" The truth hurts and there seems to be a lot of truths in this book. I visited the website atgbook and read some of the documents that back-up Mr. Chandler's claims, very strong stuff. I only wish his nephew would testify. Why is it when someone writes a book so strong the opposition always comes out with the same tired stuff...""You only wrote it for money"", think of something new to say that has some meaning. There are only 2 people that know what happened and 1 of them is facing charges at this time, I don't think the young boy from 1993 has ever been charged with any crime."
+1,"Wow, more crap!","I love how this guy tries to get attention by using these unfounded allegations. These people are so quick to complain about what MJ did, but they weren't as willing to go to court & testify were they? They just cashed in as much as they could."
+1,Not worth 1 star,This book is not worth the poor trees that died or it.The Chandlers are con-artists and bullies. Save your money and seek the truth.
+1,worth negative eight stars,"Oh my god, this book completely sucks, I mean this book is only for people who dont like Michael Jackson, but everytime I heard this story it's completely different. If you asked me it sounds like the kids uncle is sexually attracted to the boy.And isnt it kind of weird that this mans story changes everytime he tells it. And let's be real, if a weirdo supperstar did this to your son you'd take him to court an expose him for what he is, not take a giant settlement, that only says two things. 1. money is more important then your childs well-being, 2. he really was telling the truth, he must have cut them off, cause in the book it says that the dad knew something was going on, but he didnt do anything, he only chose to do something when Michael cut him off. Those stupid people should really plan it out the next time they try to frame a celebrity. So if your a person who enjoys reading books by closet inset case uncles and lies go on and get this book."
+1,Don't Even Look at It! UnderOATH Authors Told The Opposite,"If the authors would have told the story like they said it in court then maybe it would be an interesting book but when they change what they previously had stated UNDER OATH just to sell a book than there's no point to read it. This book is obviously just the same old lame story whether you like it or not:""Ex-employee sees the opportunity to make an EASY big bug off his super talented, extraordinary ex-boss.""As you already know, Michael Jackson's success was earned by his hard work and not by writing an untrue book about anyone.It's just sad that to make themselves feel better(or richer)there are people who put down, make up lies about others and take advantage of the success of others to make life easier for themselves. However,there are always people willing to do that like the people that enjoyed reading this book.YOU'RE JUST MAKING THEM RICH..."
+1,All That STINKS!,"all that glitters! PFFFT! yeah right more like all that STINKS!you along with Bob Jones need to realise that Michael Jackson IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE INNOCENT!Money is the root of all evil and you sure are EVIL!Remember that it is with slanderous words you are making your f**king money! you and your brother, Evan, have ruined your entire familys lives and what for - MONEY! that is all you are after!Ever since Michael denied your brother the funding for that stupid film project you both knew what you wanted and wouldnt be denied it, no matter what the cost. your family, your own blood relative, your nephew!Your book deserves NOTHING! You deserve to rot in hell along with Tom Sneddon, Diane Diamond, Nancy Grace, Bob Jones, and Tommy Mattola!"
+1,HE WILL FOREVER REMAIN KING AND WILL TRIUMPH WITH JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS,THIS BOOK IS TRASH! WILL YOU PEOPLE NOT SEE THAT THE MAN IS INNOCENT? HE WOULD NEVER EVER EVER DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT. ALL THOSE ACCUSATIONS ARE FALSE AND YOU CRAZY PEOPLE NEED TO SEE THAT WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS WRONG. yOU ALL JUST NEED TO DO SOMETHING TO JUSTIFY THE FACT THAT YOU STOLE MJ'S LIFE AND MONEY. HIS HARD EARNED MONEY. REMEBER HE STILL HAS REAL FANS AND WE LOVE HIM AND BELEIVE IN HIM. HE IS #1. [...]
+1,12 years too late,"If it wasn't already evident that the 1993 child abuse allegations were based on money (greed) then the release of this ''tell all'' book certanly clarifies the situation. Let me tell you if my nephew (or any other relative for that matter) had ever being abused (whether or not it was by a celebrity or not) I AM NOT going to release a book which will bring myself ecomic gain at the expense of my ''damaged'' nephew.This book is full of half truths and whole lies, it amazes me that in ''the home of the brave'' the only way to make a buck is by capitalizing off somebody elses ''missfortune''.This book is 12years past its sell-by date and the odour is overpowering, the only place for this book is in the trash"
+1,Trash the book!,The book is all nonsense. Want to read a book about Michael? Read Letters to Michael Jackson.
+2,The Truth Hurts,"Finally the facts behind the original molestation charges against Michael Jackson come out in a book written by lawyer, Raymond Chandler,who is also the boy's uncle. Written by one who observed it all, Chandler gives a fascinating but fact driven narrative of how the events played out in 1993. The facts: from the sleepovers, the Jesus juice, the almost near possession of the boy by M.J. to the powerful negative media blitz by the Jackson PR team against the family. This sounds all too familiar 12 years later.Great page turner with the facts to back it up."
+1,only one star because I can't give it zero!,"This book is full of tabloid lies and speculation. If you really want to know what happened in 93' the book to read is ""Redemption"" by Geraldine Hughes. Raymond your book is garbage and you know it. You and your entire family are money hungry greedy people going after MJ to destroy his legacy. The facts about the 93' case are out there you just need to seek them. Here is a list of reads and visuals to start with:1. ""Was Michael Jackson Framed?"" 1994 GQ article by Mary Fisher2. ""Redemption"" by Geraldine Hughes about 1993 case3. ""Michael Jackson Conspiracy"" by Aphrodite Jones bout the 2005 trial4. ""The Untold story of Neverland"" DVD by Larry Nimmer5. ""The Visual Documentary"" by Adrian GrantIt is really sad that the media controls people the way they want too. Wake up America the media is keeping the ""TRUTH"" from you by not giving you the whole story."
+1,All That Glitters The Crime and The Coverup,I was just wondering if I could please have my money back. When is this man going to confess that his brother worte this while the whole thing was going on if not before.All I can say is YUCK.
+1,You really shouldn't believe everything you read!,"To the reviews that are claiming this book is the absolute truth, how do you know? You have a Uncle here that has not talked to this kid in over 12 years? Was not in the picture when the kid was hanging out with Mr. Jackson. You have a family here that extorted money from Michael jackson plain and simply. Thats why this kid now an adult refused to testify in the 2005 court case. To the readers who really believe this book ask yourself if my child was molested would I take $20 million and let the person run free to molest others? I for sure wouldn't! Food for thought!"
+1,Was this necessary?,"I guess they will put out a greatest hits album for about anybody now. This ""supergroup"" put out 2 albums and really had only one big hit in ""High Enough"". It is here and there are a few other good tracks, but nothing to write home about. This is the work that Tommy Shaw did after his first falling out with Dennis DeYoung and it has influenced him ever since. this band is a major reason why STYX is without DeYoung and the joke of the classic rock world today."
+2,beowulf- FIRST BOOK in the ENGLISH LANGUAGE,"I am reading this book in my ...english class. This book has everything there is for a book to become a great book. This is probally one of the best books I have ever read.Some of the names are hard to pronounce, like Schyld Scheffing,but it becomes easier to read as the book goes on. My class and I have all enjoyed this book very much.I would recomend this book to anyone and everyone."
+2,Simple enough,"I don't really enjoy reading gory books, but this was an exception. It is a pretty good book with tales of a brave hero. I just wish that Beowulf didn't seem so perfect. Unferth had a horrible death and I wish that he didn't. The book would be much better if Unferth lived and plotted evil agains beowulf"
+2,"A YOUNG, SURPRISING HERO","Hey, all of you people who are interested in reading this book! I read this book in my History class because this is the first known copy of Old English Literature. I would give it a 5 stars, but I couldn't. I would be lying. The book is hard to understand to some young minds, and even being an experianced reader, I found it diffucult to read and understand. However, it is a great tale of an unlikely hero (kinda like Shrek) that uses his weaknesses as strenghts. I would make it a pretty good book, but not the best ever."
+1,What a waste of time,"This book is a total waste of time an money. I have to read it with my English class for 7th grade and it is just plain stupid. Trust me there is alot of other books out there that are much better than this. This is the worst book I have read in years. It is just so unrealistic, Beowulf defeating a monster Grendel (which has already killed hundreds of men) not using his sword but his own hands ?!? How naive and stupid is that? Besides I think I heard a story like this a hundred times before. Trust me, you don't want to waste your time, or your monwy on this book."
+1,Fun. But wildly dissimilar.,"In many ways, this Beowulf is a lot of fun for kids. The writing is direct and clear (although there are plenty of vocabulary stretchers). The action is fun. Beowulf's heroism is unquestionable.But, I don't understand why one would publish a Beowulf retelling and stay just close enough to the original to be confusing (as opposed to John Gardner's wonderful Grendel, which told the story from the monster's perspective). The most disturbing divergence was making Unferth a petty bad guy in enamored of evil. In doing so, Nye sacrifices much of the nobility of the original.I don't know if there are other kid-friendly tellings of this story. But, I would look for one of those, first."
+2,Beowulf,"The story Beowulf should be like a role model for other books. This books is very interesting and exciting for most of the book. It is like a roller coaster of thrill. You're on the edge of your seat all the time. I would give it 4 stars out of 5 because it has a couple flaws. For one it seems on the cover of the book and the review on the back the whole book would be about Beowulf fighting Grendel, but that is only half of the book. Also it gets pretty dry and dull at the end. It seems that the author started using less and less detail at the end of the book. Other than that I say this is a great book and recommend it to anyone who wants to read a great book."
+2,Excellent,"This documentary is most informative. The editing is excellent and and it is facinating to see the brilliance and dedication the US and UK spy networks. A must see for anyone interested in the subject. It is also very entertaining,"
+1,Why not finally release MODERNAIRE on CD?,"I really wanted to like this CD - and I even bought it at retail to support Dez - but...it's rather unlistenable. Flat. Unmemorable. Rote. Why not just finally release his amazing MODERNAIRE track from Purple Rain? After hearing that song back in '84, I waited patiently for the Dez solo CD...and waited and waited and waited...this ain't it."
+1,iLuv 702 FM transmitter on Nano,Dies after Nano battery is about 75% of full charge. Excellent sound quality when it works.
+2,Another gem in my collection,"This album was quirky enough for me to pick up and love to listen to!How would I compare this....hmmmm....I would probably say she is more like Tracy Bonham than anything. But PowerPop? I wouldn't go that far. She is NOT Aqua (or is that quirky powerpop?) or the spice girls.This is rather laid back kind of music, good stuff. It's the kind of stuff you'd listen to in a coffee shop. Good music, and a wonderful singer. The guitars are very good in this album as well, and I am looking forward to another release.My favorite tracks on this album have to be ""You Are the One"", ""People In This World"" and ""Big Three Wheeler"". ""People in this World"" has to be one of the heavier songs, along with ""Flyer"".If you like Tracy Bonham....(if you even know who she is, she did that amazing song, ""Behind Every Good Woman""), you'll probably like this album as well."
+2,Miss that Pixies guitar fuzz? Look no further!,"This album is great; I just got a signed copy (available thru Tower.com) in the mail today. If you like the band's song ""Free"" on the Empire Records soundtrack, this is more of the same. However, Joey Santiago (Pixies) does get to venture into more sonically inclined territory. (For a preview, check out ""Flyer,"" the album's invigorating opener. If the Pixies are to return to the studio together, we're all in for good times!)"
+2,Deep Texas Soul,"Vastly underrated and underrecorded Texas soul and funkster's mid to late 60's recorded output for Huey P. Meaux's Crazy Cajun label. Medwick was a staff songwriter during the 50's and 60's for Don Robey's Duke/Peacock label where he penned several successful hits for Bobby Bland including, ""further on up the road"" and ""cry cry cry"". Although, known less for his singing than his songwriting abilities Medwick proves well beyond a dobt that he's got more than an average set of pipes, convincingly tackling everything from the guttiest of gut wrenching ballad's to sanctified soul, Texas funk and r&b numbers.This disc is certainly worth it's weight in soul, my only complaint being the sometimes oppresive church organ which challenges rather then compliments Mr.Medwick's efforts. A nice find for lovers of no frills deep fried southern soul!"
+1,"""Bible"" is apt...","I have to admit, from the outset, that I am not a Mac person. I am a PC tech trying to service one of the only Mac's I will probably work on this year. I have a copy of the Mac Bible. It is huge! That's not bad if it is useful. The problem I am having is finding what I need while I have to wade through the barrels of verbage that are useless to me. I finally had to resort to scouring the Web to find my answers. I guess I'm used to the more direct, almost cookbook approach to troubleshooting and setup. To be fair, and thats why I gave the book two stars instead of one, I realize that the different chapters are written by different authors, so the content and style will vary. Unfortunately for me the sections I needed were written by authors I would rather not consult in the future."
+2,good,"its a good book, if you are reading this review, skip the first chapter. I wish it had information of the newer OS like OS X. I learn many simple things about Macs I had no idea.good book!! The is a newer Mac bible, take a look on that one."
+2,"excellent, packed with useful info","Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you're sure to find dozens of useful tips and insights. It's also a pleasure to read. Literate, up to date, and user-friendly. Only one caveat: it was written when OS 8.5 was still in beta, so in those sections your mileage may vary."
+2,Just as good as the last 5 editions.,"It has some thing for every skill level. Beginer to Pro. It is clear and to the point. With very little page filler. You get lots of book for your buck. The CD-ROMs you get with it are ok. If I had it to do over, I would have skipped the CD-ROM verson of the book. A good book"
+2,Pour yourself a cocktail and just relax,"Filled with emotion, this tribute to the memory of Basie is the perfect way to relax after a long day. I also find the mellow ""vibe"" great background music for creative work."
+2,Starring who?,"The blurb up on the initial description has the stars wrong. Josh Duhamel and James Caan? Woops!Fun to watch, the era is attractive."
+1,Not worth your Time,"Poor acting, silly plot, and bad writing! The first one was not so bad...went down hill from there. Not worth your time."
+1,Pure BS,"Ralph Lamb was no hero. He and much of his family were corrupt to the core, even a member of his own Mormon religion said that. Further he was never responsible for getting rid of the mob in Vegas, that was done by the feds. Lamb and the Metropolitan Police Dept were considered so corrupt that the US Attorney and FBI wouldn't even share information with them."
+2,vegas season 1,"Love the show, hope that it makes it for a second season. Love all the characters and think that they all do a great job with their characters CBS keep this show on the air"
+2,"Vegas, Season 1","This is the best show, historically, that I have seen in the last couple of years. This is in regards to TV shows. I love the chemistry between Dennis Quad & Jason O'Mara (as native Nevada / Las Vegas) and Michael Chiklis (as the Mobster). This is one of my favorite shows."
+2,This is turning out to be a really good show.,"I've been watching this on Amazon Instant video because it's on too late for me...I get up at 5:30 on work days. I wasn't sure I was going to like it at first, but as the relationships developed & Dennis Quaid stopped scowling so much, it's grown on me. The bad guys aren't always so bad & the good guys aren't always so good & everybody is about as un-PC as you can get. It's grown on me and is a great relief from the sanitized view of most TV these days when juvenile sex gags & humiliation pass for comedy and nobody dare offend anyone while offending everyone."
+2,Ranchers vs Old Vegas Mob,Great series featuring the beginnings of Las Vegas. Dennis Quaid is delightful as the Sheriff and I gotta love the mobsters too.
+2,Good entertainment.,Amazon service and playback works great. The show I like but I have a soft spot for period pieces. The story lines are predictable but in a good way.
+2,Good Stuff,"I picked this out of the bargain bin at Amoeba Records, in San Francisco. For a buck, I thought, hey, why not? I can still afford a couple of Crimson and Sabbath discs. Turned out that this record became one of my favorite listens. I can't even start to describe the genre, I just go with what I like. The ingredients include: One heartbroken girl, singing hearttugging songs, a guitar with enough fuzz to sand wood, steel-corded bass(very little thump, presumably to let the notes go through,) lilting sustain-driven keys, and snappy drum sounds. To try to embellish any more aspects of their sound technically would be foolish. I will say this, however. Their interpretation of the ""The little drummer boy"" is one-of-a-kind. Ah rum pumpum pum... rum pumpum pum...."
+2,expensive,"thanks for sending it promptly,it arrived much quicker than i thought it would and so i was able to give it as a Christmas present ,God bless from daithi"
+2,"Jungle? Not so sure, but definitely classic","These tracks were taken from back when RDJ and pals were throwing parties, etc. simply for a lack of things to do.I'd say it is techno of the old-school kind, something I rather miss. Some tracks are a bit trancy, and I suppose the second track does have junglist elements, but all in all, this is music to dance to. IDM indeed."
+2,ULTIMATE CHAKA,"I was browsing through all the CK albums available and enjoyed the other two reviews of this album. This is just a quick and spontaneous shout out. I just want to say I own over 1,000 CD's from many genres and this is simply, I think, the best one I own...definitely a ""desert-island disc"" if there ever was one. You know, the music you would take if your were stranded forever on a desert island.I Love Everything About This Album. Songs, production AND CHAKA! The initial single was ""Got to be There"" and it is just a gem and a half. For a real throwdown, however, there is the opening track ""Tearin' It Up"" and it really does tear it up.If you can find this album JUMP ON IT...believe it or not I got mine in a little used CD shop for $4.99 and it's the Japanese Import version. It's the same as the US release but it's kinda fun to see the liner notes in 2 languages."
+2,I'll Get on that Bandwagon Also!!,"Bought this the week it was released in 1982. Three words: ""WORE IT OUT!!!!!"". Please, Please, again I say PLEASE release it again on CD!!!!"
+1,Ordered it and sent it right back,"I opened the box, took them out and immediately ran into problems: the attachment to the headset was way too tight and it was impossible to sit them all the way in. This is important because you want them to sit as close to your eyes as possible. After using considerable force, I was able to clip them halfway on....and then it stuck. I didn't even bother buying batteries before sending them back."
+1,maybe better kept unpublished,"First of all, I have to say Alice Adams is (was, alas) one of my favorite writers. Of short stories. Not novels. I was thrilled to have won a short story competition to be in one of her workshops. To me, almost all of her stories are perfect. I can read them over and over. Her novels, however, are a different story. Rich Rewards has its rewards and there is something intriguing about Second Chances. But all the others left me disappointed. A disaster. Which is how I saw ""After the War"" from page one. Ridiculous characters. A mess. I would rather that my memories of Alice Adams did not include this awful work."
+2,"Great sunscreen, needs a better bottle","I love the sunscreen, it feels weightless and doesn't clog the pores. I knew it was good -- I had a sample from my cosmetologist. However, bottle design is very inconvenient. Most high end beauty products either have some sort of a pump inside the bottle or are made of flexible plastic that's easy to squeeze. Pevonia bottle doesn't have a pump, and the plastic is stiff, so I end up getting too much lotion each time I use it."
+2,Drop That Coltrane...,"This cd serves up a little bit of everything. Traditional gospel, contemporary gospel and few toe tapping get your praise on songs and overall a enjoyable praise experience. Musically its so diverse, a little Coltrane here, a little Thomas Whitfield there, it's got so many flavors you're sure to find a song you really like."
+1,horrible,This is not the Triumvirat I grew up with. No original members. Disco at it's worse. SUCKS!!!
+1,Sorry I didn't keep my receipt to return this,"What a pain it is to deal with a bunch of little steel rods to slip into the pouches to adjust the weight. The picture and description didn't really show the product well when I ordered this rather pricey item. I took the weight out of the box, looked at it, and put it back in. Probably will donate to some worthy cause. I ended up going to a big box retail store and just buying a non-adjustable weight."
+1,"Some good features, some bad.","The ability to adjust the weight of this product is great. The BIG disappointment is the velcro strap, which I can't believe will last long, especially as I begin to add more weights. I think this product would have been far better if the ankle weight came with an adjustable strap with a plastic buckle closure. Then you would adjust once and just simply buckle the strap when you put it on. This feature is especially critical when you're trying to put the weight on your ""bad"" leg and struggling to get it snug with the long unwieldy velcro strap. I can not recommend this device with this strap mechanism."
+1,too large,"I tested this product out on 3 different cats. I guess the aroma appealed to them because they tried to eat it, but not one of them was able to The pieces are just too large. I think they are too hard as well."
+2,Rock 'n' Roll School!,"A Legendary rock 'n' roll performer. A lot of his songs were covered or plagiarized. This is dirty rock 'n' roll with a little jazzy feel. The collection is featuring 29 songs that were recorded between 1953 and 1958. Some songs are issued here for the first time (""My New Pink Suedes"", ""Rock 'n' Roll School"",...)."
+2,NO REASON TO CRY AT ALL!,"I recently added ""No Reason to Cry"" to my Clapton discography collection. It was the last Clapton commercial release I acquired. I can only ask myself how I let this gem slip through the cracks. I agree with most reviewers that ""461"" and ""Slowhand"" are better recordings. However, the disappointment listeners feel with this album is a testament to Clapton's brilliance. By any other artist, this recording would be getting far greater accolades. However, Clapton fans are used to over-the-top, superb recordings on a regular basis, rendering us spoiled. I submit that an ""average"" Clapton album is superior to many musician's best work. My favorite song on the album, written by EC, is ""Hello Old Friend."" Simple and beautiful."
+2,One of the best of Rock'n Roll,"Excelent songs among outstanding musicians such as the members of ""The Band"" and Bob Dylan. For the people who likes good music, this CD is indispensable."
+1,Fall asleep at the Tertulia,"This novel was a huge disappointment. The idea--of mostly Latino women coming together to discuss the vicissitudes of life--is original, but the novel just sputters along. Part of the problem is that the dialogue is reduced to idle chatter and the narrator remains aloof and--do I dare say it--boring. The reader never gets a sense of how the advice of the Latino women influences her life in any deep way. The writing, also, is a disappointment: flat and uninspired."
+1,tedious reading,"I minored in Spanish, was an exhange student in Madrid and embrace many aspects of Latin culture and devour lots and lots of Latino and Hispanic Lit. The idea for this book had so much potential, but the novel just doesn't work. It's hard to believe or get into the voice of the narrator, Claire, an adult young woman character because she comes off girlish, shallow, and wholly boring, and the Latina characters were just too superficially written to retain my interest and were unbelievable because they lacked depth and human oddities and characteristics that make characters in literature so memorable. The women either come off too saintly to believe or stereotypical. The concept for the novel was great, but the writer fails because this novel doesn't have ironies, interesting drama, complex personality contradictions within the characters, a fresh or provocative writing style, believable epiphanies, or any treats the reader can take away with her/him."
+1,Didn't meet my expectations,"I was soooo looking forward to reading this book but it just didn't do it for me. I was intrigued by the meetings of women of various generations and the Spanish (food) theme--just the right mix for me, so I thought. It just dragged and never made me feel involved or care about the characters. :("
+2,My favorite SciFi of all time!,"Works on many levels, but it can be read as a great adventure like Ivanhoe or Treasure Island. Religon mixed with science and technology; where is the line between them? What direction can the corruption of absolute power take, when that power is life after death! What could be done, if one could live a thousand lifetimes? What would you do to live just one more lifetime? The most disappointing thing to me, is that the author, in my opinion has never come close to equaling this book, but then, no one else has either."
+2,Awesome Story,"I picked this up a few days ago and have briskly read through the entire novel since then. This is undoubtedly an epic masterpiece. It is one of the best science fiction books I have read to date. The main strength of the novel is a strong story with an excellent setting. The world is one of ancient religions, literal god-like beings, and advanced technology hiding under the mask of supernatural power. I will not spoil the story but will only say that it is told on an epic Lord of the Rings type scale. The allusions to Eastern philosophy and religion is pretty awesome too. For a sci-fi novel the characters were pretty good. They weren't great like in a Dostoevsky novel, but they weren't completely one-dimensional as is the case in too many sci fi novels. In all, it was masterful. If I ever become a sci fi author, Roger Zalazny would be one of my primary role models."
+1,I dissent. I thought it was tedious.,"It just didn't hit the spot for me. I found the whole religious thing to be irrelevant. The exoctic mystical eastern religious fascination came across as being dated to me, a bit of a hippy/60s thing. And because of that, I was not really motivated to suspend my disbelief. It all seemed like magic rather than science, and therefore just a bit silly. If the story and the characters had resonated with me, maybe I would have liked all the battles and action at the end, but it all came across as a bit Bruce Willis-esque.I did like the line ""the fit hit the Shan"", though."
+1,Don't bother with this one.,"Now maybe I'm just dumb, but I found this book incredibly tedious to read. I could live with the vague religion, the convoluted story line, the cheesezy references to ""old earth"", even the dense and overly decriptive paragraphs that yield little in the way of plot or character devlopment. I slogged though all that and at the end of it we find out very little about ""sam"" or what he was doing this whole time except that he is fighting a civil war againist the gods. I could go on and on, but basically don't waste your money on Lord of Light."
+2,Gone through 2 copies - Can't wait for the Kindle edition,"I read roughly a book a week. This is one of my favourites. I've re-read it enough to have two copies fall apart. It's a challenging read, but a great one."
+2,The man who would oppose the Gods.,"Combining his wonderful characters with his subtle senseof humor, Zelazny has created another great work. In Lordof Light, Mahasamatman (drop the Maha- &amp; the -atman and call him Sam) opposes the technologically created Godsbased on the Hindu pantheon. Like an abstract painting, every time you read this book something new is seen, felt,or experienced. This book is another example of why Zelazny one of the greatest sci-fi writers of all time"
+2,"Call Him ""Sam""","I recently reread Lord of Light. It is even more incredible than I remembered. It left me wanting more though-- a book twice as long-- a sequel! There is so much left to be told-- that could have been told. I guess that's the mark of a great book. Everything that makes Zelazny great is in this book-the philosophy, the adventure, the fantasy, the science fiction, the gods and the humans evolving into higher states, corruption of power, Light and Death, and lots of engaging characters. I loved Sam of course, but Yama steals the show! Tak is great-- as is the wiley Ganesha. So many twists and turns and surprises await just when you think you see what's coming. After all the imitations, this book is still fresh and free and full of wonder.I think this must be his greatest book"
+2,Subtle and nearly spiritual; classic scifi epic.,"While similar in premise to some of his other tales of worldshaking technological demigods, this book has some additional moral elements. Zelazny offers them plainly, evoking a feeling of religious historicism that makes some of the shinier platitudes more appropriate. He achieves this with decorous dialogue and a marvelous and nearly timeless portrayal of technological 'miracles' that are unfathomable to the hairy-knuckled masses. The sympathetic and chain-smoking antihero is also present, driving the archetypical story along a delineated route of demon-dealing and decadence. Zelazny's wordcraft is excellent, and this book should be well received by all but the most technophiliac of science fiction connoisseurs."
+2,My favorite,"I have read thousands of books, including all kinds of literature, but I am nearly sure that this is the best book I have ever read."
+2,An awesome book,"I've read a lot of sci-fi/fantasy over the years, and Zelazny remains one of my favourite authors. His style may not suit everyone: the pace can be quick and he often gives you brief allusions to things you never hear much more about. It's a part of the way he creates a world, by giving his characters a story and a history beyond that which is set down in the actual novel.Zelazny didn't always get it right - for example, I found ""Eye of Cat"" very hard to follow - but I think he's done it perfectly in ""Lord of Light"". It gives a powerful beauty and poignancy to both the beginning and the end of the novel, while the imagination and presentation of the magic/technology remains as consistent and fresh today as when he wrote the novel in the 1960s. This novel has a permanent place on my bookshelf."
+2,A rollicking ride,"This is Roger Zelazny's masterpiece; a highly imaginative thing of beauty, Lord of Light tells its story at break-neck pace which will appease even the most easily bored reader. The language is fluid, often times poetic, and ultimately a feast for the senses. The story spans many years and depicts the epic struggle of one man who could have been god, against all those who now rule the world with an intolerant fist. Technology is precious, and hidden from the general populace who are forced to live in a sort of perpetual Dark Age so that the gods they worship may continue the turpitude that is their tyranny. The Hindu religion is used to exploit its followers and the pinnacle of its precepts--Reincarnation--degenerates into nothing more than a bargaining chip to further accentuate the gap in power. Roger Zelazny is an innovator without equal and one of the most important science fiction writers to date."
+2,One of the best books written,"Not a single word or moment is wasted in this book. The characters are real and interesting, the setting fascinating, and the plot compelling. Nothing could improve this."
+2,Should be considered a literature classic!,"This book is not only one of the best Sci-Fi/ fantasy books, but a work which compares well with those considered contemporary classics. It is as if Terry Gilliam and Kurt Vonnegut got together to combine the story of Buddha and the rise of organized religion at the same time. If you enjoyed ""Slaughterhouse Five"" by Vonnegut, I think you will really enjoy this."
+2,a must for every collectiom,"This book just cries for a continuation. once started it is difficult to put down. I am lucky that i have the orginal paperback edition, that despite many readings is still in good condition. It helps if you know a bit about Indian religions."
+2,Essential in any serious sci fi collection,"Any Hugo/Nebula Award winner is always worth reading, but Lord of Light stands out even in that illustrious list. Have bought it at least half a dozen times since first reading it 25 years or so ago, as keep lending it, not getting it back. Can still quote chunks of it. The scope is huge, the writing is elegant and spare. Wish I'd written him that fan letter way back then. Why is this excellent book out of print when the (to my mind) inferior soap series Amber is still available? Other 5 star books to check out if you like this one - THE PLAYER OF GAMES by IAIN M BANKS, NOVA by SAMUEL R DELANEY, THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS by URSULA K LEGUIN, NIGHTWINGS by ROBERT SILVERBERG, SNOWCRASH by NEAL STEPHENSON, VURT by JEFF NOON, THE JAGGED ORBIT by JOHN BRUNNER."
+2,I can't believe this book is out of print,"If you loved Amber series, you have to read this book. Only 19 reviews for one of the best SF ever written?"
+2,My favorite book of all time,"I've read science fiction since the third grade, and I've read alot. I am now in my early forties and have recently reread Lord of Light. It is still my favorite book. It is thought provoking, full of colorful characters, and as is often the case in Zelazny's books, it has a reluctant hero/protagonist (Sam/Buddah) whose primary attribute is his humanity. Ultimately, Sam's heroism is demonstrated by his ability to convince his peer's of their own ties to humanity."
+2,Not Free SF Reader,"This novel involves mythology, yet again. Zelazny really liked writing about that stuff, it is not very hard to spot that.A group of highly evolved and powerful posthumans on a planet, are viewed as gods by the other, standard human type denizens.Being gods, of course there are conflicts, petty squabbles, one-upsmanship and trickery.The mythology in question is Hindu, this time."
+2,Intelligent novel about Hindu gods on another planet,"A surprisingly good book, given its inherently problematic nature: a group of white people pretend to be Hindu gods on another planet. Yet Zelazny appears to have done his research, creating a rich world and using the character of Siddhartha to skillfully question the ways of the ""gods"". The world rang true, to my admittedly limited experience of Asia, but that's more than some books about Asia manage. Lord of Light is a book that wears its problematic nature on its sleeve, and opens itself for the attendant discussion. Also, it tells a good story."
+1,Didn't work for me,"Maybe I would have loved this when I was in college? My 13-year-old son turned me on to this book. He loved it but to be honest, the first half of the book seemed to be intentionally confusing and unexplained. I was too tired to take the rest of it seriously. I sped through it slowing down to wonder about the significance the character spouting the sermon on the mount near the end. I'm giving it two stars to show my lack of enthusiasm in the first reading. Since my son liked enough to get the hardback for his 'best books' collection, I feel bound to give it another chance some day."
+2,Subtle,"This story was a joy to read. Centered on the characters, and their choices in a conflict of their own making, the narrative does not let any of them off easily."
+2,7 Stars for Sam,"My only regret is that it ends. Once I entered the rich world created by Zelazny, I never wanted to leave. I have read and re-read this masterpiece of science fiction, and my time has always been well rewarded. But I can't help envying any person who had the chance to read it for the first time. Just as the Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Asimov's I, Robot, Gibson's Neuromancer, Card's Ender's Game and other works were ground-breaking works in the genre, Lord of Light is a timeless classic that must be on the shelf of any SF lover."
+1,"""Takin' Back My Name"" Hardly Ike","In this sad excuse of a memoir Ike Turner tries and tries and tries to convince us that he is a good person. WRONG! Instead he comes off as a psychopathic obsessive fool who ruined the best thing in his life when he destroyed his relationship with the wonderful TINA. He also jumps back and forth with his opinion on TINA but hey who cares? We must remember that HE BEAT HER UP and like the old saying goes ""A leopard cannot change its spots"" or to quote Marlo Thomas on ""Friends"" ""once a cheater always a cheater"" Take that, Ike."
+1,LIES AND MORE LIES,"OK I MADE THE MISTAKE OF BUYING THIS BOOK AND I COULD BELIEVE WHAT I WAS READING. I THINK THAT IKE IS TRYING TO MAKE ALL TINA FAN BELIEVE THAT TINAS BOOK IS A LIE IN IT SELF. BUT I DONT THINK SO BECAUSE WHAT REASON WOULD TINA HAVE TO LIE ABOUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS. SO TO CLOSE THIS REVIEW I WANT TO SAY ""TAKE IT FROM ME THIS BOOK IS NOT WORTH 1 RED CENT""."
+2,Contents include....,"Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 op. 58 G major by Ludwig van BeethovenRosamunde D 797 Overture No. 1a by Franz SchubertConcerto for Oboe, Violin and Strings No. 9 by Johann Sebastian BachPulcinella (Suite 1922) by Igor Stravinsky"
+1,Item is not as durable as it seems...,"After spending a significant amount of time trying to remove the U3 software that comes on this drive (I wanted to remove it because I don't use windows, and yet the removal software only works for windows) the connection between the actual USB plug and the body of the device gradually weakened (so that to get the device to read I had to wiggle it) until the it became useless. I would recommend Kingston over this, as I've never heard of any durability problems with those, and with these you risking getting a lemon."
+2,SanDisk 2 GB Cruzer Flash Drive,"During the few weeks we have been using the flash drive, we have been very happy with how well it works."
+2,Excellent,"I have two sandisk cruzer flash drives, and i have to say, they're great. The first one i got has been with me for years, and it's still working great.The retractable usb connector elliminates the need of a cap, so you never have to worry about loosing it. The materials are very high quality, and the U3 software is usefull for some applications.In my opinion, this is the best usb flash drive out there.I actually started trusting sandisk after this, and went to the store to buy a sansa e260, wich is great too."
+1,"good when it works, but garbage in two month's time","I bought two of these drives at the same time. The one is still going strong, but the other crashed, never to be revived, about six months from purchase. I returned it under warranty and SanDisk sent a replacement. It's not my drive fixed and, of course any information I had on the drive is gone. Okay, I could deal with that, but now that drive has also crashed and burned. There's no reviving, formatting or recovering my information....again. This time I trashed the drive; I'd kept good back-ups of all the information, I'm only out my original purchase price and postage to return it the first time. This is my last SanDisk purchase...fool me once, but not twice."
+2,Good product; annoying bloatware,"I was looking for a capless flash drive so I wouldn't need to keep track of the cap, and the retractable design of this works well. The hardware functions without problems and is even attractive. The case is real metal -- I know because my magnetic bracelet tried to stick to it! (With no harm to either.)Only warning is that the pre-loaded U3 software tries to load itself every time the drive is inserted into a computer -- REALLY annoying when you are trying to use the drive the transfer files to a colleague and it tries to load onto their machine! Even when de-activated, the U3 thing claims a drive name for itself. I thought it would be fun to try the U3 functions but I'm ready to erase the whole thing to get it to stop trying to take over."
+1,Stay away from U3,"My flash drive stopped working after I plugged it on a Windows Vista machine. After that, I couldn't even format it. I had to install and uninstall U3 three times to (luckly!) revive it. This drive now is in probation mode until I can trust on it again to keep important data.Just google ""u3 cruzer format problem"" and you'll understand the problem."
+1,Buyers Beware,"After using this flash drive for multiple types of files I am very very disappointed. At first my only concern was that the USB felt sloppy. But now I can't get this thing to hold any information on my spreadsheets that I use on a daily basis. No matter what I do, I properly eject the device only when I get the message that it is safe. Then I will plug it in again and make sure my spreadsheet is there. Then eject the device again. But when I restart the computer and insert the cruzer my spreadsheets are all kaddywampus with just a portion of the information. It works fine for my word documents and photos, but not spreadsheets. I now purchased a kingston flash drive and pray it works better."
+1,Farm or Blocks?,"This toy is quite small. I think when you see this toy, should think if you are going for the block or farm concept. Whichever one it is, either get another farm toy or blocks. (Mega Blocks) Also animals roam, they don't jump, so when child plays they wouldn't naturally want to stick the animal in the block numerous times to get where they are going. Just my thoughts."
+2,Step into Ancient Greece,"This is the best series of books I have found for history for 9-12 year olds. I teach 4th and 5th graders and they love these books. They have interesting pictures and are written at the perfect level. I like all the art project ideas they include, the organized method in which they are written, and the timeline which runs the bottom of the pages. This is a great resource. I can't recommend it highly enough."
+1,not very impressed,"i bought the DVD because i though they wouldn't just give the blue collar name to anyone... turns out they did.Caparulo was okay but the other 3 guys were not as good as i would have hoped. I think maybe i have been spoiled by the likes of bill, ron, jeff and larry."
+1,blue collar comedy part II,"It's not blue collar comedy. There were four gentlemen. It just lacks something. Hard to put my finger on it. When I purchased it, I thought it was the four original men from blue collar comedy. If this is the next generation, the line should be stopped"
+1,Don't bother,"Bill Engvall hosts this show and says he might be out of a job now that these guys are around. Your job is very, very safe Bill. Aside from Reno Collier, the last comic on this DVD there is not a lot of good comedy here. In a few years, most of these guys will still be the middle act in a club somewhere."
+2,Solid work from a solid band!,"'First Under the Wire' is a very consistent and pleasing record. Assuming you like the LRB sound (I do, very much -- but they inspire loathing in some, a mystery to me unless those people hate melody, killer harmonies, and strong songwriting). I find it to be essentially a reworking of their previous album 'Sleepercatcher', with lots of 'matching' tracks. Cool Change=Sanity's Side, The Rumor=Shut Down Turn Off, Middle Man=Light of Day etc. That's not a problem for me though, because I love Sleepercatcher. I have to take issue with the reviewer who panned Mistress Of Mine, though... I think it's one of Glenn Shorrock's finest moments.Definitely one of LRB's high points."
+1,DONT BUY THIS BOOK,A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. THERE ARE NO PICTURES FOR IDEAS AND THERE ARE BASICALLY NO HOW TO'S FOR THE DO IT YOURSELFER. I WISH I COULD GET MY MONEY BACK. I ACTUALLY TOSSED THE BOOK BECAUSE IT WONT BE USEFUL IN ANYWAY. I SHOULD HAVE GONE TO A BOOK STORE. LESSON LEARNED.
+1,Bummer - also burned,"I read a review of this book at woodworker's gazzette and it was really positive. So I ordered the book and it arrived last week.This book is cursury in its treatment of the topic and has no answers to any of the questions I was interested in. For example there is no discussion of stone tiles, heating systems for tiles, width of groutlines. This book is embarrasing. I have a book from Home-Depot on tiling that is superior to this one in simple answers to simple questions.My advice - avoid this book and look elsewhere for your info."
+2,White Fly and Soap and Water,"Honestly I think the issue with white fly is they resist the insecticides a lot, soap and water seems to be a better solution although extremely time consuming.[...]"
+2,Essential reading for the Russian Revolution,"Whatever Trotsky's faults or your own political persuasion, his own history of the Russian Revolution is an excellently written, engaging and energetic work. Openly biased and without apology, Trotsky recounts the events before, during and after the Bolsheviks rise. Essential to understanding the motivations and mindset of one of history's greatest revolutionaries."
+2,The loyal opposition was in trouble. ...,"It's said that ""The first ones to cry for revolution are also the first ones to be lined up against the wall & shot after the Revolution overthrows the prior regime."" This book is a representation of this truism. Many of the participants were eaten up in the maw of the revolutionary machine that they themselves created. The author himself, by the way, was killed on orders from Stalin (with an alpine ice axe, to boot) while in exile in Mexico. A good read & a cautionary tale for anyone considering starting a revolution. ""Beware the Committee for Public safety & the Guillotine! The Revolution will swallow its own!If you can get through this book, you might also want to check out ""1905"", also by Leon Trotsky."
+2,"A 'New' Group, Beautiful Result","I think one of Rava's best recent albums. Flowing and gorgeous, & amazingconsidering many new members of the group. I think this ensemble works even better than his recent ones with Stefano Bollani.Elegant and interesting jazz ideas throughout. I play it a lot and don't tire of it."
+2,Jonestown,"I ordered Jonestown PBS Home Video and had already seen the movie years ago. It was like watching the movie with him and the real people in it. Awesome job. And shipping was within days, worth the price. I would recommend this movie and buying it here!!!!!"
+2,Great Documentary!,This is by far the best documentation of the Peoples Temple and the JonesTown tragedy!
+1,Kind of a sleeper,Kind of puts you to sleep unless you are totally interested in Jones. Sad that he got so many people to follow him all the way to death via Kool Aid.
+2,jonestown,"Wow. this movie is definitely one that should be watched. so sad. so many people deceived.""Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.Ye shall know them by their fruits."" Matthew 7:15-16"
+1,Unneccessarily Bad Language,"Unneccessarily bad language comes out of no where in the middle of this documentary. Not what I expected in a PBS documentary. For someone expecting to be shocked, this is for you. Adults only language. Be warned."
+2,Very good!!!,"I give the 4 stars because of the vast quantity of material used in this documentary, photos, interviews, as well as testimonies make this documentary a good option for those who want to learn about the Jonestown massacre. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because this DVD doesn't have subtitles and basically doesn't show to much about the aftermath of the event's."
+2,a VERY pleasant surprise,"I knew nothing about Ms. McWilson other than the fact that producer Dave Alvin would be joining her onstage the night I went to see her play at a local club...and what a great show it was! I immediately went out and purchased Bed Of Roses and liked the CD even better. McWilson has a wonderful voice--she reminds me a bit of Marti Jones--and the album kicks off with several excellent tunes in a row, especially ""Serpentine River"" and ""Lila Jean""...The title track is excellent as well, and ""Can't Stop A Train"" may be my favorite song on the disc. Most of the cuts were written or co-written by McWilson, though ""Darkness Darkness"" is a Jesse Colin Young composition (which is just a little TOO dark for my taste)...Overall, an excellent slice of modern roots rock/alt.country--the kind of stuff you simply can't find on commercial radio any more. Highly recommended."
+2,The Most Amazing Collection of Songs!,"I first heard Christy McWilson sing ""The Serpentine River"" while I was driving my truck around the Seattle area one morning. The song was so amazing that I had to write it down and check out this singer on the web. I promised myself that someday I would buy this CD. Once I picked it up, I couldn't believe just how amazing it was. If Christy McWilson were a painter, her canvas would stretch a city block! Her songs are so strong and powerful that they seem to make the stories contained within them seem enormous in depth and scale. They empower their characters and the themes centered around them. The only question I'm left with is why isn't this talented woman a major recording artist? I've heard so much music over the years, but rarely have I ever listened to anything as amazing as the songs on this CD."
+2,Excellent historical psych,"Don't listen to the other reviews. 1) Sam Gopal does not 'pound the drums', he is a highly skilled tabla player from India. 2) This was not a hastily conceived novelty act, but a follow on to the prior Sam Gopal's Dream. What you will find are 11 great tracks of heavy moody psych with an eastern slant. Other memebers included Lemmy later of Hawkwind and Motorhead and Andy Clark later of Clark-Hutchinson (and currently working with Gopal again)."
+2,Still sounds good,"I've had this album since it was released. It was unusual then, and it's unusual now - but still good. Like a dark Tindersticks with distorted guitar. If you want to hear something different, try this."
+2,Good music,I received this item as promised and enjoy this type of music by mandolins with hymns and it is very relaxing
+1,Family Bonds,"If you're an adoptee or birthmother, don't waste your money on this narrow-minded view of adoption. Bartholet has little to say about birthmothers! When she does mention birthmothers, she seems to view them as inconsequential baby machines. No empathy in this book!"
+2,Excellent book for already-competent writers,"As the product description does not list the contents of the book, I will:Chapters1) Writing and the study of English composition2) Good writing as composition3) Narration and description4) Exposition and argumentation5) Paragraphs6) Sentences and words: style7) Style: correctness8) Style: economy and increment9) Style: pure movement10) Style and composition11) Methods and applicationsThis book is an insightful guide to writers seeking to increase the cohesiveness and progression of their writing. I would not recommend this to someone looking to learn to write, but to someone looking to write more effectively. It pulls together all styles of writing and discusses the elements common to these styles that make writing more effective. The working premise of this book is that effective writing achieves what you wish it to achieve, and that clarity and progression should be a writer's primary concerns."
+2,80mph,"this album has not left my car. i can't drive without it. the tribal beats, smooth rhythems and hipnotic sounds keep me going 80mph. Party People rings in my hear and reminds me that i can change the world!finally something other than the same old house music. Hawke is definitly the creator of new sound!"
+2,CaseLogic Laptop Sleeve,"Does what it was designed to do and more. Holds my HP 15.4"" laptop perfectly. Gives me added peace of mind knowing that my brand new laptop is that much more protected while in its normal carrying case; keeping it from rain, accidental spills, scratches, etc. The included jumpdrive case matches the sleeve and is quite handy as well. Overall, excellent product."
+2,great,that guy beforeme has a point only about 3 songs out of 12 are good in limp bizkit albums so thats why im buying this cus its got thier greatest i think it will sell well.
+2,Where we're coming from,"This is a book that tells a story i always thought must be there, but no one ever talked about. This is the other side of the Religious Culture Wars that we've heard so much about in the last years -- but this is the history of the side that has not claimed its length and depth. Find out where liberal religions have come from. Read this book."
+2,Barhaiya! Really excellent,"This is a fantastic resource. I have just received my copy and already I am in love with it. It is very well-written, and strikes a nice balance between the structure of the langauge and usability. I especially like that the author is no fan of prescriptivists, and so presents ""Hindi as she is spoke"". I would not say that it is ""better"" than Snell's TYH, but it takes a slightly different approach, and is, in my opinion a great complement to the other work.My only gripes are the way that all the devanagari is stuck at the back (grr!) and that I had to buy the book and CD separately. Even with those minuses, it is absolutely worth it, and I would rate it a must have."
+2,Fascinating guided tour. Highly recommended.,"This devotional is a terriffic, fresh approach to reading through the Bible in an overview or summary format. Each day's reading (using a modern translation) is accompanied by brief and informative text from Brenda Quinn or Philip Yancey, and then 1 or 2 questions to ponder. Both Quinn and Yancey have a reader-friendly, intelligent manner of writing that invites one to think rather than telling one what to think.Makes a nice gift book, too."
+2,The Best Fantasy I've Read Since The Hobbit!,"The entire Albion Trilogy is awesome and ""The Paradise War"" sets the stage for the adventure of a lifetime. I first became aware of the series through the music of Jeff Johnson (Ark Records) and Brian Dunning (NightNoise). The Trilogy of instrumental Celtic Music based on the Lawhead books was so tastefully done, it enticed me to find the books. I was not disappointed. All I can say is, everyone that I've ever suggested these books to that read them - loved them! You have got to read these, and might I suggest you hunt down the CD's too! They are great soundtracks to set the mood for great reading!""Hear, O Son of Albion: Blood is born of blood. Flesh is born of flesh. But the spirit is born of Spirit and with Spirit evermore remains. Before Albion is One, the Hero Feat must be performed and Silver Hand must reign."" Banfaith of Ynys Sci"
+1,Had potential but didn't reach it,I'm just an average over 50 person who likes fantasy fiction. This had great potential and the first half was entertaining & kept my interest. Second half dragged the story out alot until the climax. Not interested in a sequel unless it's half as long and concise.
+2,What a wonderful story,This really one of the best books I have ever read. I really enjoy the mystical and unknown. The way Lawhead puts it together is amazing. He makes me feel that I am there and part of the action. I really enjoy how he adds another story in part of the story itself too. I have read the sequals and they are all awesome. This was the book that started it for me though.
+2,Amazing!,"Maybe the first book about which I can honestly say , I couldn't put it down! The way the story unfolds and resonates with the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ is remarkable!"
+2,Good First-Person Historical Fantasy,"I got this book for free as a limited-time offer for Kindle, so I might be a little biased. That being said, I still think it's worth either buying or renting from the library. What's unique about it is that it is largely told from the first-person perspective of Lewis, an American college student studying at Oxford University in the UK. Lewis, following after his friend Simon, enters into the world of Albion which is styled after Celtic history and mythology. Many people are opposed to the book because of its Christian themes but I would say give it try anyway. It's a refreshing and unique take on historical fantasy."
+2,Engrossing story!,"I picked up the Kindle version of this book when Amazon made it free for a limited time, and I'm so glad they did (it worked out for Amazon too, because I purchased the other two books as soon as I finished this one). I had kind of fallen out of reading for pleasure and just bought the Kindle. This was my second book I read on it and I loved it so much that I've been reading like crazy ever since. Lawhead totally pulls you into the world he creates. The characters, environment, battles, and problems are all well developed and you end up totally engrossed. I'm glad it was a trilogy and not over after only this one book.A great read for any fantasy fan."
+2,Truly enjoyed,"I randomly picked up this book while down with the flu and ended up reading the whole trilogy over three days. It truly kept me entertained and interested.I am not Irish and know little about Celtic lore, so some areas didn't excite me as much as other reviewers mentioning interest for the particular history. And while the story line and tale was enough to keep me reading straight through, it isn't the most amazing writing I've come a across4 stars = definitely worth a read!"
+2,my review,"I loved this book. It showed clear research in its Celtic lore background. The main character, Lewis, made me feel as if i were him through the entire story. I was in his head, thinking his thoughts. All in all, this book is a definite must for all readers."
+1,The book can be half of its size!,"I'm sure the otherworld is absolutely beatiful but do we have to spent soooo many pages describing it?! The plot moves along soooo slow, I almost didn't finish reading it. Now that I did, I wish I didn't waste my time."
+1,yuk!,one of the few books that i just couldn't make myself finish. so bored after reading a third book i just couldnt make myself read any more.'
+1,Ho hum,"The set up was teriffic. I read the sample, could barely wait for the download so that I could read something really well developed... And then I got to the other side where the whole thing dissolved into men killing men, lots of blood, an occasional generic female tossed in so that the bloody men could show the other bloody men that they got one. So predictable."
+1,"Eh, why such good reviews?","Another series created out of the idea that a run of the mill dude discovers an alternate world, where he all a sudden becomes courageous and forgets his past. Besides that, the build up of a great magical climax is greatly over hyped, as it falls flat. Dont buy this novel if you are looking for your next great fantasy read"
+2,Reversed cover art?,"I am re-reading this series, after having bought it years ago. Lawhead is one of my favorite authors, and books like these confirm why. His attention to detail is amazing. Usually I skip over background to get straight to the action in books, but I found myself relishing every word in much of this series. My only complaint is that in the first hardcover printing, I believe the artwork on the covers to be out of order. I am glad to see it was redone when it was reprinted."
+2,This book captured my attention into it's world.,This is an excellant book. It was always ready with something new when I needed it. If ou read any book sereis this should be at tleast the first one you read.
+1,The Paradise War,"I wanted to like this book but it seemed to shuffle on and not land anywhere. It started out so good and then was slow explain what it was like in paradise. I could imagine that if you were a fantasy fan you may be interested in these details but alas, I was not...skip it."
+1,WARNING: Here there be monologue.,"Lawhead is, unfortunately, a very inconsistent writer. Sections of each book in this trilogy are excellent and quite enjoyable. However, there are longer portions that are awkward and tedious. The writer also commits a number of literary sins that drag the whole down. In the first book, there is the character of the professor. He is quite flat and is what is known as ""the author's mouthpiece""--a set-piece device used to conveniently convey information that the author has trouble working in otherwise. The professor has at least a couple long monologues that reek of the above device.Although there are worthwhile sections, I recommend you avoid this title and pick up something better."
+2,Smart and entertaining,"The best complimentI could pay this book is that I want to read the sequel. The book inexplicably overstates ours welcome in some areas only to rush through others. I almost wish this first volume had been split into two more comprehensive books. Overall, an entertaining and rewarding read."
+2,A great read,"For those who love Celtic fiction, this is a must have. At times Lawhead suffers from mid-book doldrums, and this book is no exception; however, this is probably my favorite Lawhead book. Too bad the final one of the series has such a horrible ending and practically annihilates all of the hard work the author put into the first two books.4.5 stars"
+2,Great Fantasy,"This book was one my parents bought for me, it took me a while to get into it, but I was determined to read it. Halfway through the book I got to where I didn't want to put it down at all, I just sat and finished the entire book in one day, a great book that I would read again."
+2,noritake,One serving set. Ive been ordering this stuff for years to build a set for my wife. Very nice china washes well looks good in the china cabinet.
+1,It's not what you think,"This LOOKS like a less expensive version of the Spinbrush refill, but it is not. With this one, the bottom part does not move. Cheap junk! I don't know why they bother making it.Get the better one - it's worth it."
+1,Wrong.. don't buy,It's not the same as the one the brush comes with. The top spins but you loose the up down motion from the brushes under the spin part. cheap knock off I guess. spend more get the right one. :(
+1,Only half the head rotates,"I was thrilled to see what a bargain these replacement heads were compared to the store. I ended up throwing them out and going to the store. Don't waste your money. The top part of the head rotates, but the bottom half does nothing. The ""real"" ones, both parts of the head rotate. I don't know why this even says CREST on it."
+2,crest spinbrush,this is an excellent battery operated toothbrush. it gets in the places you need to brush nicely; handles well and has a long battery life..and very reasonably priced
+2,delicious,"Great taste --- great snack.For the price I couldn't beat it. Onlyproblem, trying to eat in moderationwhen watching a movie!"
+2,Great deal!,If your'e reading this then you already know you like these three CD's. You'll like it better knowing you're getting such a great deal from Amazon. Three CD's for the price of one. Need I say more?
+2,Excellent SciFi Crime Drama,"A large percentage of the book is from the Lisa's point of view, a young girl on the brink of puberty, but this is not a young adult book. It has none of the typical angst you often see in today's teen characters. There is no romance. A Coming of Age is more like a SciFi Crime Drama, a mystery set on another planet with twists and turns so complex I was always on the edge of my seat.One thing I found refreshing was the lack of over-explanation. Zahn left it up to his readers to interpret subtle clues about the plot and alien terminology from the context. I felt like a grown-up, reading a book that gave me a chance to flex my brain.I don't say this often, but this book would make an exceptional film!"
+1,More expensive is NOT better,"I was so disappointed in the quality of these pencils. I couldn't wait to get them, and when I sharpened them, the points kept breaking! I tried different sharpeners, and lost half of my pencils before giving up. I will return them and continue buying the brand that I've always purchased."
+2,Sanctuary,"I love this series, at first it took a while to comprehend the plot but after buying season 1 and then 2, I really started to like this. It is good science fiction at the core.I hope that this series can go on for a many long seasons. I rated it at five. The only complaint I have is that there are not enough episodes per season."
+1,A Dismal Failure Compared to Season 1,"Season One was so phenomenally good, I could not wait for Season 2! Needless to say, based on the title of my review, I found the stories to be WEAK....POORLY WRITTEN. The actors maintain their interesting persona's, but with poor support from poorly written, obviously hastily written, LACKLUSTER STORIES. A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT COMPARED TO SEASON ONE! One wonders if the original writing staff was replaced, and a new group of writers had to come up with something over the weekend. Other readers my not agree with my assessment, and if not, I am glad they are happy with their purchase. I returned mine, as I, fortunately, found one of my DVD discs to have a pixel defect. Thank Goodness!I will check out the future Season Three by way of Netflix, rather than risk buying further trash. Season Three, please be more like Season One!"
+1,Kali part 2,I wouldnt know if its any good. they have the wrong bloody episode. its still part 1. youd expect better from a site you have to Pay to Rent from. Not a happy camper.
+1,Worst second season I've even seen,What happened to the writing on this show? Got rid of a great character and actress to replace her with a very unappealing replacement. Plot bounced all over the place.What a disappointment.
+2,Sanctuary Fan,"Sanctuary is the best and very imaginative in it story lines. I love Amanda Tapping and the whole cast, they are so talented. The bonus features were great too, I liked hearing what they had to say about an episode or anything else. I love Sanctuary, I can not wait for season 3.Big Fan,Christine Martin"
+2,Amazing show,"The Second Season of Sanctuary was incredible. Although I loved the first season, it was more of an introduction to the show than anything else. The second season allowed for more exploration of the characters and the story lines, and did so remarkably well.I never thought I would like a 'Sci Fci' show, but this really isn't. It's not more 'out there' than Lost or Fringe or any of the other shows on basic networks. I would recommend it to everyone."
+1,They lost me at Bollywood,I was enjoying this series until the HORRIBLE Bollywood episode when the solution to the issue of a huge Abnormal who could move sections of the earth was a Bollywood-style dance. That ended it for me.
+2,Fantastic!,"I'm unsure about the result of Ashley being killed off... I liked the fact that Helen had someone, family. It seems a bit much to think of someone living that long and having no one. Love the series!"
+2,Sanctuary DVD Season 2,"Better than season 1. Best episodes are the ones where less characters are involved as long as the main character, Helen Magnus, is one of them."
+1,Poor Disc Packaging,Opened the First Season to play and 3 of the discs fell out of the packaging and were scratched. Trying to put the discs back is a real challenge. This is like no other disc packaging that I've ever seen. There is no center snap to put the disc in. You have to try to slide it into 4 plastic half circles(2 of which were broken in delivery) and 2 tabs at the bottom ( one which was broken in delivery). I am returning all seasons as it is not worth having packaging that is useless.
+2,More of the fun!!,"I really am into this show. It is still fun. I can see where it is heading for darker times, but that was obvious with the destruction of seasons ones villan. The cast shifts and characters die off or change. I felt some of it was rushed and not fully explained. But overall a good seasons worth of entertainment and still fun to watch.If you enjoyed the first season you should get in to this season also. I really Enjoy watching Heyerdahl as Druid.He makes every episode this character is in riveting he does a fine job of holding your interest."
+2,sanctuary second season,The season I received came from Amazon and was in excellent conditiion and on time. I enjoyed this season very much as I did not have to see the commericals. The extra were interesting
+2,Very good,"this is not nearly as good as The Fringe, etc., but it is very interesting and keeps one on the edge of the seat --- I was surprised when I bought it and am looking forward to seeing the next season that should be released soon."
+1,jump the shark,A GIANT DANCING SPIDER???? all time worst tv ever.... and they got rid of the hot blonde chick! are there any straight men in your target demographic? or was amanda just jellous?
+1,"Horrible, just horrible.","As I wrote in my review of season one, season two was going to make or break Sanctuary. And it broke.Only watched the DVD set, so perhaps if I had spaced it out a bit, it might not have been so bad. Ms Tapping's acting ability failed to come to work with her, effects didn't improve (in some cases were worse), the werewolf guy is still a miscast (it shows more in this season). And just before I started writing this, I see there's a season three!?! Poor sci-fi/fantasy fans. There's so little really good stuff to watch, that some of us will take anything.No more Sanctuary for me. Ever. No surprise amazon has season two ""on sale""."
+1,the show sucks!,I just can't get past the leads fake British accent! the brown hair is not a good or believable look for her either. they should have used an unknown. over all bad acting by the whole cast too!
+1,Nothing More Than A Cheesy Summary,"For a Finance Professor at NYU this book should be an embarrassment. It is not only poorly written, but dispenses absolutely no advice. The book has no appeal at all, and is merely a summary of the existing wealth holders. I mean who cares how much Mike Tyson earnt in 1997. This is hardly aspirational stuff. If wealth creation is the topic that a reader is pursuing I would strongly recommend Peter Drucker (Innovation and Entrepreneurship), which will give the reader a clear insight into why Americans have expanded their wealth, without the rhetoric. Another great book would be by Lester Thurow (Creating Wealth) who explains how wealth is created. As far as this book is concerned, spend your money elsewhere."
+1,Waste of money,"I found this book on special for 5 Australian dollars so I picked it up. I didn't get around to reading it for a little while but I should have never bothered in the first place for a few reasons.The book is too focused on the american economy and had very little information which could be linked to Australia's economy.From the first page it presented itself as a very bland read, giving barely any encouraging information for anyone wanting to expand on their finances. I stopped reading after the second chapter as it just had no appeal to me.I do not recommend this book at all."
+1,poor product,"This product does not work well. The needle frequently gets stuck, and therefore doesn't tell the temperature. I have already thrown away the packaging, so I won't be able to return it, but I will throw it away and look for something more reliable. Don't waste your money."
+1,"Not accurate, needle gets stuck","Maybe it's just the hot summer temperatures where we live (in Texas), but this thermometer turned out to be pretty useless - when the day got hot and the needle went up above 90 degrees, it would get stuck there and would not go down when the temperature went down. Plus when the thermometer arrived, it didn't tell the accurate temperature - the directions say you have to set it to the correct temperature by turning a screw at the back, which we did, but then after that it would get stuck as described above. Very disappointing product."
+2,Does what it says without anything more,I needed a thermometer for outside and this does just what it says. I wish it was a bit bigger but so did I when I was 5.
+1,No suction,"Not good suction...It won't stay on the window...The temperature changes cause it to pop off, so it really is useless."
+2,Timex TX10011 7 inch suction cup thermometer,Good product and looks good but had some difficulty in getting it to stay stuck untill i wet it before trying to suction it to window.After that no problem.
+1,Dont waste your $$$$$ on this.,"Could not get it to stick to the window. Would stick it to the window and it would fall off every 10 to 20 min. Even got it wet for better suction, lasted about an hour before it fell off. Gave up after that. Unknown if thermometer worked. Never got it to stick."
+1,"Great Name, Inadequate Guage",Arrived fast but the product needed to be calibrated upon arrival. As a matter of fact I've been calibrating this one frequently and it's still lucky to get within 2 degrees of the actual temperature. It just requires too many adjustments and remains too inaccurate. It is big and readable and sticks to the window. Unfortunately this is a case of an inadequate product distributed by a well known name brand.
+1,inaccurate and useless,"Why have a thermometer if the thing doesn't reflect the correct temps? This one is a waste of money. Growing up, Timex was a great brand name. Now it's a joke. So sad.Don't buy the Timex ... go to Target and buy an inexpensive outdoor digital suction cup thermometer by Accurite, with big numbers. That way you can return it if it doesn't work to your satisfaction."
+2,Window thermometer,This thermometer was surprisingly inexpensive. It was very easy to install and has poven to be very helpful every day. It is unobtrusive but very easy to read; serves my purpose very well.
+1,Does not stick,"Well its winter here in New England, I want to know the temperature outdoors... and this suction cup will not stick to windows, sliding doors, nada. Within a few minutes its off and laying on the ground. Waste of money."
+1,Worst Ever,"This product is fantastic for those whose climate never varies by more than one degree. When I saw the name ""Timex"" I was somewhat apprehensive but said to myself, ""How can they mess up a thermometer?"". I don't know how they did it but they did, big time. Admittedly, for $5.99 I didn't expect a device approved by the National Weather Service but this product is overpriced by about $5.98. Rather than going through the hassle of returning it I joyously took a hammer to it and took out many inner frustrations. I would not recommend this product to my worst enemy."
+2,A must for new puppy/dog owners!!!!!,"I used to raise/sell Golden Retriever puppies, and this book I gave to my new owners for their own good. It's an easy read,and easy to understand. Margery West leaves out all the fluff, and gets to the meat of what you need to do, and what NOT to do to raise the model dog."
+1,Pricing Backwards... used is more then new???,That just doesn't make since to me. The used price is $39.99 amd the new is $24.99I don't need it that bad.Was going to use it to teach my assistant.
+2,Great Tips,"If you're looking for a book to learn how to use a router, this isn't it.If you have some experiance using a router this is a great book. This book contains the best ideas that Fine Woodworking readers have come up with in the last 25 years. As future projects come along, I'll be checking this book often."
+1,"Boy, was I disappointed!","I have to disagree with the reviewers who gave this book high marks. While Jim Richey is very knowledgeable, this book is a set of one-page clippings from various past magazines. The drawings are very basic, and there's not a single photograph to help the beginning to moderate woodworker. These tips are too basic for the advanced woodworker, so I really don't see an audience for this book. It didn't help me at all. There's nothing wrong with the book -- if you want to read about other people's woodworking. However, to help you build your router skills there are wiser ways to spend your money. Several are sold right here on Amazon."
+2,Look at Charles Sharp's Review,"Look at Charles Sharp's review I totally agree with him. Got this book today, nice book but not for the beginner."
+2,Squirt,"Squirt has been an inspiration. They're young and talented, the best thing about them is they're on fire for God by such a young age. Go shien for Him!"
+2,Sid does it again!,"Another delightful and funny book, this time about a traveling family, bound for Humbug Mountain to find a rich relative and settle down in peace. This being a Fleischman novel, you can bet there are plenty of twists and turns along the way--and laughs to go with them. Check it out!"
+1,"Decent prog, but a bit boring","These guys are in the same category as RPWL. Their music is decent, enteretaining - basically some good tunes. But some of the songs that are longer get boring because there is no new music introduced - they just keep repeating the basic tune. These guys certainly don't come close to the masters of prog like Genesis, Marillion, Flower Kings, IQ, etc. I wouldn't buy any more of their CD's based on this one."
+1,Weighed down,"2 1/2Stagnant and stilted for the most part, the awkwardly translated prog-pop will appeal only to loyalists of the sub-genre."
+1,product good... wrong picture,product was as described except picture was entirely different. One large lady but in the middle not many. I would have preferred as pictured but not worth returning was will serve as bib just the same.
+1,"Cute Design, Poor Construction",I bought this bib for my daughter to wear at her ladybug themed 1st birthday. It only lasted a few times after that before it started falling apart.
+2,Should serve as the basis for a required course in every Seminary,Well written - fast read - thoughtful - excellent footnotes.Clearly and forcefully refutes much of the fuzzy thinking of the last fifty years.
+2,No other name upon which humankind may be saved,"It used to be typical for the majority of Evangelical Christians to insist that the true Jesus (2 Cor. 11:4) was the only way to God, as all other ways fell short. John 14:6 used to have meaning to the church. However, in recent years, the meaning about the exclusivity of Jesus have blurred, as many have turned to pluralism or, at best, inclusivisim (Jesus can be found innately in other faiths).In this book, James Edwards deals with the issue head on. Indeed, he holds to the conservative position that a true relationship with Christ is vital to one's standing before God. In the last chapters, he hits Postmodernism head on and also talks about what to do with other monotheistic faiths such as Judaism. His conclusion? We should continue to preach the gospel to everyone who does not have a personal relationship with Christ. I, for one, am glad to see this scholar hold such a view, and think the book is worth a look."
+1,A Disappointing Read by Two Excellent Breeders,"This authors of this book really needed the assistance of a professional writer! There is a lot of general information, and the specific information that is included is rather dated (as can be expected; Barbara Bergquist has been involved with the Maltese fancy for about forty years!)I am reading all I can about Maltese, and suggest that serious fanciers (or would-be serious fanciers) get The Complete Maltese by Cutillo, that people who want a good overview of the breed get Howell Book House's The Essential Maltese, and that both get Dog Fancy's Popular Breed Series publication about Maltese (at larger pet stores or www.dogfancy.com)."
+1,Puzzling Accounting of Facts,"I am puzzled at why Sampson would set out to deminish Jones and his family. I noted that some of ""his"" facts are actually completely different in other books that are exhaustively researched such as Mark Frost's book The Grand Slam and others I have read including Down the Fairway by Jones himself. Even if everything negative he came up with was true it isn't really very much in light of the great man that he was. He was a man of impeccable character but he was a human being. He was sensitive and conscientious, intellegent, honest and gracious above all.Even so, I enjoy reading anything about Jones which has led to my reading of other books of this era and books about Walter Hagen etc. I enjoyed the pictures."
+2,Wow! Back in print at last!,"Like most fans of this book, I first read the trilogy when I was in my teens. I was awed-- it's amazing the way that the author was able to construct such a completely unjust society, and then turn around and make such a compellingly strong case in its favor. (Saying any more would completely give away the ending to the first book!). A must read. The truly amazing thing is that, after searching for this book for literally eighteen years, I have found it to be every bit as powerful and provoking a read as it was all those years ago... it's lost absolutely NOTHING over the years, unusual for a science fiction book to seem fresh and relevant after so many years. I hope this review helps you, if you're wavering then just go ahead and make the purchase. You won't regret it!"
+2,A welcome end to a long-loved story,"I bought ""Heritage of the Star"" (UK title) when I was 11, more or less at random from the Puffin Book Club, and it remained my favourite book for years and was lent to everyone I know. It was one of the first science fiction books I had ever read that made me THINK (and wasn't just Boys Stuff in Space), and its outcome surprised and amazed me. It had never occurred to me that there could be sequels, so I was delighted to find this trilogy at Amazon and finally read the rest of the story. Science (and Science Fiction) may have moved on, but this remains one of the best stories for teenagers (and everyone else) I've ever read; it deserves a much higher profile - buy it for yourself and every young person you know who likes to daydream and think about the bigger things in life."
+2,Favorite book of my teens,"Engdahl combines honor, duty and romance into heartfelt volumes that were my favorites as a teenager. I loved the fact that her values were strong, her charactors intelligent, and her worlds exciting and finely felt.Definitely enjoyable reading without being overly fluffy"
+1,Cheap imitation,"We have Bosch vacuum for 9 years, and original turbo-brush finally broke. We ordered this brush and it's not even close to the performance of the original. We have a dog and it's now impossible to remove dog's hair from the area rugs. I guess we have to buy a new vacuum now."
+2,The Bollox,"The best ""dance"" CD I've heard since Leftism. Excelllent lyrics, kicking ragga and bhangra bass; good, trippy guitar work, fat riddims and skankin' dub. This record completely captures the political mood of the new century. I am extremely impressed and shall be buying other ADF soon!"
+2,Too soon to tell.,"It has a very attractive cover. Got the book about a week ago. I have 165 books to read before I get to this one, but since I'm moving to Mexico in a few months, I thought I'd better put it in my library now. Write me in a couple of years and I'll be happy to tell you what I think of it.Regards,Gerald CampBook Collector"
+1,Not the best...,"I usually wear a size 7 and purchased a size 7. They fit OK. I do get a little bit of room in the back of the heels. I have definitely had more comfortable heels than these. I'm used to wearing heels, but these are some of the most uncomfortable I own."
+2,jessica simpson shoes- lovely as always,"well fitting and sexy shoes. unique subtle colors. i highly recommend. i have many pairs of jessica simpson shoes, and i've been very pleased with each one."
+1,run 1/2 size small & painful,"I got them in Saddle Croco, which are gorgeous with a good mix of black and brown.I usually wear 6 1/2, thus 7 in Jessica Simpson. They fit ok, but because of the height, I get a bit of room in the back of my heels. Plus they are excruciating, even with Foot Petals Tip Toes."
+2,Sexy!!!!,"I have these in the maroonish-reddish color and they are so sexy!!!!! They are very high but comfy, not TOO shiny, and have the perfect cut for the office or out on the town!!! These will most def be pushed to the front of my shoe collection and I own over 150 pairs!!!"
+1,really cute but..,(I bought the pink nubuck shoes)these shoes are really really cute and they are comfortable BUT i sprayed them with nubuck protectant and thought i would be ok. i wore them and the parking lot was slightly wet with rain and the bottom of the shoe (around the edges of the sole) is REALLY faded. then my jeans touched the back of them and made weird marks on the back and i must have had 1 or 2 raindrops hit them and there are spots. only wear these indoors with no chance of anything touching them besides your feet on the inside of them. i wish they had been leather. i spent the money on them for one night because i wont ever wear them again.
+1,"Cute shoes, but not worth the pain!","These shoes are super sexy and beautiful. However, upon receiving them I realized why so many people reviewed them so poorly! The heel is extremely high and uncomfortable. It's actually pretty shocking to me considering I own other pairs of Jessica Simpson shoes and they are so comfortable I could run a marathon in them - or keep them on all day while at work. But these pinched in the back and the sizing is so weird. I normally wear a 7 1/2 but bought an 8 and they were still just a tad too small. I would not suggest a friend to purchase these."
+2,Love them,"These are my go-to shoes for audition pumps; I'm on my third pair. I wear an 8.5 and buy true-to-size (black leather, not patent leather), and although it's true that they're a bit uncomfortable in the beginning around the toes (although my foot is a bit wider), they break in beautifully, being leather, and they've survived auditioning and interviewing in NYC, Chicago, Texas, Atlanta, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Indiana...they're pretty good shoes. Basic leather pumps but sexy enough to wear with a lovely little black dress. I wish Jessica Simpson would keep making these as a permanent stock item!"
+2,Cute shoe but!!!,Really cute sexy shoe but they do run small and they are very high as well but it said they were stilettos. I love them and I also look the red color.
+2,This will make you jump up and down and run around excitedly,"If Water Baby doesn't grab you by the *** and make you shout with joy, the storyline and cut of Runaway Beautiful World will. The rest of the tracks only add to the ""beautiful mess we're in."""
+2,Sweet & soulful & complex.,"When I heard ""Faith Children"" I nearly cried. It has such a haunting complexity to it. Like it's hinting at how simple things can be so frightening. I don't know, but it is lovely."
+1,WACK,"This cd should be burned. any record from no limit should be, they can't rap at all. if you want real rap, listen to talib kweli, chino xl, big L, mos def, etc."
+1,Sayin dis is good is a joke,"I mean after 2 good hits I thought I'd check dis out. Well just like every other bling, bling, pop rapper, the rest of the album just wasn't worth it. I mean I hate it when rappers use nice songs as hits but make the rest of the album garbage, just to make sales. I like no limit but I don't like this CD. I can't recomend this at all. Just pass on this, unless u r a die hard sillk fan."
+1,Enough is Enough,"Silk please...... you are destroying No Limit records. Master P is still allowing Silk to drop records and he wonders why No Limit lost all their respect a couple of years ago. My World My Way is a weak album. Making tracks with Tina ? Bad combination. A better combination would be Kelly Price and Kool Keith. Silk you have enough money dunn, stop destroying hiphop."
+1,he lost it a long time ago,"I was never really a big Silkk the Shocker fan, but I had to apllaud him for his 2nd album Charge it 2 da Game. Unfortunately, after Made Man No Limit fell off. Silkk is quite simply a copycat. There is not a unique track on the album. The tracks seem to be copied from previous Cash Money albums. Silkk annoys me because sometimes he is trying to be a thug and on other occasions he is preaching nonviolence and doing boy-girl collabos. Which one is it Silkk?The only real rappers on No Lmit were C-Murder, Mac, and Soulja Slim. Unfortunately C-Murder and Mac are on lock down and Slim is no longer with No limit. You should hear Slim's new album Years later a few months after. He said that he saw Silkk in a victoria's secret catalogue! P should give it up. He can't survive without Mac and C-Murder."
+1,"I like C-Murder and Mac, but this guy is wack","Silkk might want to consider playing basketball if the continues to make CD's like this. Charge it 2 da game was good , but this is hoorible. The only two tight rappers on No Limit were C-Murder and Mac and they are both locked up. I suppose having guest artists like Trina and Snoop Dogg would make the album better, it does make it better but they can't save it. There are a few decent tracks here. The track with Krazy and C-Murder was good, and the track with Trina was cool too. The problem is, Silkk can't rap. Maybe Soulja Slim will have to lead the label. P and Silkk are not doing too well."
+1,he has not matured as an artist,"After seeing Silkk on 106 and park talking about how he had matured since Made Man, I thought this CD would be philosophical and superior to Made Man. I was wrong, this CD is commercial and offers nothing new. Master P has no creativity and can't rap. ...All in all this CD is quite average and has nothing new to offer. If you really like Silkk, get his first release The Shocker."
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+1,you have got to be kidding me,whoever said this is silk's best album because there are 20 songs is an absolute IDIOT. how the hell do you rate an album by the number of songs? I'll just have to assume that Silk is an moron and that's why his fans are too.
+2,"""Silkk Is The Man""","Silkk should have named his cd after his ever popular song,""He did that."" The Cd is off the chain. The first single was just a preveiw of the great songs that awaited you on this cd.Popular cuts such as,"" He did that"",""That's Cool"",""Seem like a thug"",&""Theme boys"" make this cd a hit.And keeping in the same Silkk tradition, Silkk always offer a song on his cd that touches the heart. On this cd that song is ""What's Heaven Like"". In This crazy mixed up world It's good to know that rappers can relate to God, even though they always appear to be bad guys. That just goes to show the media is not always right, they have feelings just like everyone eles!!!"
+1,please stop the madness,looks like master p and silkk should consider retiring once again. no limit's best days are way behind them.
+1,Book of Dream By Sylvia Brown,"I ordered three of her books How to contact you Spirit Guide, Life on the Other Side and her book of dreams. The first two were terrific, but the book of dreams is difficult to understand. However, I'm trying to understand. Sylvia is a great Author, who can keep you captivated. I would really like to meet her and learn more about her.M.G.Ebner"
+1,Sylvia Browne's Book Of Dreams,"I was disappointed in the book because too much was relied upon letters written to her. I would have liked more of her own imput. Maybe I just didn't understand it, I don't know."
+2,Good book,I love Sylvia's books. There are a lot of interesting facts that I've tried to find out more details. I was recommended this book to people who looking answers on their questions.
+2,nice book,bought the book for my lil sister but couldnt help looking inside its got some pretty cool stuff
+2,Great Gift from a GREAT LADY,Everyone read this book !!!! Then read everything else that Sylvia has wrote. There is always a blessing to be recieved.
+2,Interesting information on what our dreams mean,"This is the second book I've read by Sylvia Browne. I enjoy her insights and the information about dreams, life after death, astral visits, etc. I am always interested in reading spirituality books, and I found this book of dreams very enlightening.I have recently read ""What Dreams May Come"" by Richard Matheson about life after death, and what I found interesting was that his book was written in the late 70's and a lot of Browne's facts/theories in her book match with what Matheson wrote about in his fictional love story. (The Hall of Wisdom, Working plateaus, etc).There were still a few times while reading ""Book of Dreams"" where I had to really shake my head and wonder, ""Wow, is she for real??"" But I kept reading and I think the ideas and theories do make some sense. Since her theories are hard to prove, our faith and beliefs are what spirituality is all about. I enjoy Browne and her books, and I rate this read a 4 out of 5 stars."
+2,That Explains It,"A book that I would recommend to anyone wondering what they aredreaming about. I had quite a few ""ahaa"" moments while reading this book. Well written and lots of example dreams to help youdecipher your own. Thank you to Sylvia."
+1,Syliva Browne's Book of Dreams,Never received item and was high disappointed that I never receive a response to resolve the situation.
+1,"Save your money for your real ""dreams""","Ms. Browne seems to be well meaning when describing her experiences and her dreams and those of others. However, the books spends more time discussing Ms. Browne's views about herself rather than focusing on the more interesting information about dreams themselves.It is obvious from reading the book that Ms. Browne is a lay person and a ""spiritual guide"", not a scientist of any kind. I would venture to guess that most of the information she provides is based on her own opinions and conjecture rather than hard, sounds facts.I was very disappointed with this book, and only ""dream"" of getting my money back . . ."
+1,Book of Dreams,I was a bit disappointed in this book. The beginning started out well and then I lost interest in the subject matter.
+2,THIS BOOK IS DREAMY!!,"Exploring the unknown has always been a facination with me. I love books about Angels, Life after death, Dream interpretation. This book is facinating. I would also like to recommend a book. It's called I Talked To God And He Wants To Talk To You. It deals with God, Heaven, death, things like that."
+1,Sylvia brown should be imprisoned,sylvia brown is a fake. She practices a technique called cold reading. Fake. and I would say evil for preying on people
+1,Do not buy.,Capcom as of March 29 2007 has taken the game servers off line for File #2. I would highly suggest that you not buy this game as the computer AI is extremly horrible and the only decent game play came from playing with others.
+1,This game Pretty much sucks,"I was very disappointed with this game. I love the Resident Evil series, but this one sucked. Your AI partners are not very intelligent, they run around and don't listen to you when you need them. Normal mode is actually more like a ""hard"" mode. You can't really pause the game as it is live and the monsters come get you anyway, even when your in your inventory screen. The online option has been disabled so you can't play with other people anymore.It was just a hassle to control three people simultaneously, two of which never listen anyway.The only good thing is the scenery and surroundings. Also I liked how zombies could run after you if they wanted, instead of always dragging themselves around. Other than that, I really did not like this game."
+2,Didn't come with a case,"I mainly bought this game so I can complete my Resident Evil collection, but you only get the actual game disc and not the game case. So I can't display it or place it on the shelf...wonder if i can buy just the case somewhere lol."
+2,A VERY enjoyable game.,"Let's admit it, the first Resident Evil Outbreak had the BEST levels, but it was kinda blah after that. Outbreak File: 2 had a nice improvement. The ability to somewhat walk while aiming was nice. You no longer have to standing shooting while waiting for your doom. Some of the characters now have their own items that are just for them. That was a NICE improvement. The levels are a little more hectic now, but the alternate endings in Outbreak 1 were much better. The online play is good, if you find some good people to play with. I didn't mind not having voice chat or anything like that, it was good to keep the game somewhat realistic. It would suck, if you heard a deep manly voice coming from one of the female characters. Also people would just talk about other things besides what's going on in this game and it'd be too much like a chat room with zombies. I give this game a 5 out of 5, a definite must have for any REAL Resident Evil fan."
+1,A shame to the Resident Evil name,So much for hoping Capcom would have learned it's lesson from the first Outbreak game. Nothing was improved in this chapter. This game still has the same stupid A.I. and annoying real time window that made the first game horrible. Not to mention the characters' audio and text often times don't correlate. Zombies popping up at random times just helped to compound frustration levels. Probably most disappointing is the lack of suspense and creepy atmosphere that made many Resident Evil predecessors so great.
+2,"Good quality, fast shipping","This thing arrived five days before the original estimated delivery date and even one day before the Fed-Ex date. Rolled nicely in the box without folds or crunching that would cause roll marks in the nap. Fits great on the dash in my 96 Camaro. The only thing to mention would be that where the dash drops to the right of the instrument panel the binding sticks out slightly further than anywhere else. Could only be on my particular piece, as I do not know if they are bound individually or machine run. Overall a great buy and worth every penny. I purchased this because my main dash plastic has several cracks and the dash mat was less than half the price of a new main dash panel and of course, less work. Best improvement to the car to date!"
+1,Easy install? I don't think so.,"I ordered the Dashmat under the premise that it was an easy install, being mechanically retarded this appealed to me....lol...I'm sure it would have been easier had the velcro that came with it actually stuck to the dash. I did what the instructions said, clean the dash thoroughly with a mild solution, NO Armoral, my dash hadn't seen Armoral in 10 years in fact. So after fighting, sweating, and swearing over the non-sticky velcro I found myself at the auto store looking for industrial strength velcro. After about 2 hours I had it installed."
+1,positive reviews ?,The only review that was dead on accurate was the (Buyer beware-this book is part of a system!)1 star for color pictures.
+1,Buyer beware-this book is part of a system!,"I could not understand why Amazon wanted 65 bucks for just a book with no description listed, so I went to Lowes and bought it for 20 bucks. Started reading and immediately found out that every word in the book refers to the authors' protractors and other accessories which can be bought through his web site. If you only bought the book with no accessories as I did, you are pretty much out of the loop as all the pictures and examples include his products. His system may work, but why not be up front about it? Just tell us what is going on, and if you are like me and already have invested in a really good (Starrett) protractor, pass on his book and get a more straightforward guide to installing trim.I also agree with others who think the reviews are fishy. Amazon, you really dropped the ball on this one, with no details on the product.By the way, I took the book back."
+2,Installing crown molding or base boards couldn't be simpler.,"The book is very easy, straight-forward reading; I found the instructions, suggestions, and explanations to be clear and concise. What once seemed like a daunting task actually turned out to be a fun, simple, and manageable project thanks to the book, charts, and tools; it really is as easy as 1, 2, 3...(1) measure the angle, (2) set your miter, and (3) make the cut! Worth every penny and then some! I'm looking forward to my next project already!"
+1,save your money,"save your money. go to the library and read it there. spend five minutes and you have the miter angles you need- out of the whole book that is all I took away. If you want to buy a copy buy it at Home Depot- same price but, the book is in color with much better pictures and in more detail. I feel ripped off."
+2,Michele has done it again,The Things I Wish I'd Said is another winner with me. I could see these stories unfold either because of the imagery that Michele provided or in some cases reflections of my own past experiences. This books makes you think of the good and bad in the world in which we live. I recommend this book to any reader. I also want to thank Michele for another wonderful book.
+2,lovely book,"my 4 year old son really loves this book. the pictures are lovely and the story it tells of a shy boy who thinks others may not like him but they actually do addresses a fear that many children have. also, it's a not scary story that takes place on Halloween. great for showing kids who who fear the holiday that Halloween can be fun."
+1,I WANT MY ORIGINAL PICTURES!!!,"I mean, come on. The pictures in the original 1973 version of the book were beautiful, it was, like in many childrens' stories, half of the enjoyment. But no...buy the original somewhere else. They've just messed an otherwise great book up."
+1,Erotica for sci-fi geeks,"This is a collection of some computer geek's wet dreams. The stories aren't even stories, they're just sex scenes. They are extremely bizarre and took a lot of imagination to create, I'll give it that. But the only person I think who would really enjoy this book is the comic book guy from The Simpsons. If you want a real story with some steamy scenes wrapped in, try Laurell K. Hamilton."
+2,Earlier editions of Brewer were better,"I remember being unable to put down an earlier edition of ""Brewer"" (unfortunately, I can't say which one, since I don't have a copy). What it had that the current edition has much less of was an exhaustive collection of allusions to classical literature and mythology. This made it indispensable if you were reading 19th Century literature (or earlier), where allusions to these texts were not only more common, but went unexplained because contemporaneous readers didn't need the explanation. The current edition has cut much of this - admittedly obscure - material, presumably to make room for items of more contemporary appeal. ""Brewer"" was at least as much fun to ""dip into"" with nothing in particular to track down as it was for reference use. I suppose ""sic transit gloria mundi"" in this context is blasphemous, but that's how it feels..."
+2,great product,This product really works. My elbow injury made sleeping really difficult but wearing this brace all day really cuts down on the swelling at the end of the day.
+1,I could make something better myself,I have the Bandit product and got another one but wanted something that I can alternate and wear at work without looking like a lost squash player.This did not give me any relief and after adjusting it every which way it just did not cut the mustard. The only time it gave me relief was when it also kept blood flowing to my fingers.I would give it one star but I am going to use it as a fancy - and pricey - cuff guard instead so I don't get chain grease on my trousers.
+2,I've tried them all - this is the only one that helps me...,"Don't get me wrong - it's not a cure or a perfect product. But - for such little money, if you suffer from tendinitis, this support can't be beat. I found it from a fellow golfer who said it was the only one that helped her. It has to do with the unique element that sort of digs into the arm.The great thing about it is not bulky. I too can where it sleeping or awake... If you've tried everything else, give it a shot...And of course RICE : Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation"
+1,Not good with long sleeves - doesn't stay in the right place,"Futuro makes another version that is like a compression sleeve that extends above and below the elbow and has two forearm pressure points. I find it to be much easier to use. This one goes on fine, then slides down frequently. If I try pulling my sleeve up and adjusting it, it slides down again when I try to get the sleeve back down over it. If you might be using this while wearing long sleeves, or you don't want to have to make adjustments throughout the day, I recommend checking out the other version that just says ""Elbow"" and not this sport version."
+2,Elbow Brace,The Futuro Tennis Elbow Support is a good value. The product is durable and provides good support. One unexpected problem was the width of the product. For Tennis it works well. For lifting and carrying things the thickness prevents full flexion of the elbow and causes irritation by rubbing.
+2,Beginnings of Miles' Best Band,"Though this cd cannot live up to the awesome power of Pangaea or Agharta it still is a powerful cd. This is heavy music powered not only by jazz funk but by an otherworldliness that only Miles Davis could create. This is heavily influential on anyone from DJ Spooky to Tortoise. As for the album itself, Dave Liebman can't compare to Sonny Fortune as a saxophonist and the sound is a little iffy but hey this is 70's Miles and that said you can't go wrong."
+2,Great Girl,"To the Wow person: You think it was a treat to see Rebecca live?!? I had her teach a few songs to us at my birthday party, and she's a student director at my choir; I see her each week! I didn't know she was so respected! She is an amazing player. Her CD is great, too. She plays with a lot of expression. Really--buy the CD! It is great, Rebecca is great!Vegan Violin Person who Loves Crochet heehee"
+2,WOW ! !,"I actually got to enjoy listening to Rebecca in person last month. She is a joy to hear. For being so young she certainly has a presence about her. Even my husband - who isn't necessarily ""into"" Celtic type music truly enjoyed the concert. I purchased her CD at the concert which she graciously signed for me. It is wonderful! ! Something that I will be listening to for a long time to come. I will also be looking forward to her next CD to see how she has grown with her music. I hope that people will give her Cd a try. She truly shines as an artist."
+1,Upgrade to Professional version!,"These Microplane graters are wonderful, but I recommend the Professional versions instead. If you use your graters a lot, the plastic edges will eventually break, so spend the extra few dollars and get the steel edged Professional versions to start with. I just replaced two graters myself because they broke."
+1,I agree with upgrading to Pro series,"Excellent grating surface. Plastic frame and handle came loose within a few months, then the plastic frame just came apart within a year.I'll be going pro."
+2,Excellent for quick grating of hard items,"This is another high quality item from microplane. I use this regularly. Its quick and easy to pull out and grate some cheese. I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 only because this does a great job grating hard cheeses like parmesan, but is not a good choice for grating softer cheeses like mozarella. For softer items, I use a small rotary shredder by zyliss."
+2,Michael Jordan of Jazz,"Kirk Whalum is truly the Michael Jordan of Jazz. His worst music is better than most artist's best. This is a very good CD, but not really the Best of Kirk Whalum. From hearing his new CD, I have a feeling that the best of Kirk Whalum is still coming. Still, I would definitely buy this CD again."
+1,His later releases are much better,"Kirk Whalum is one of my favorites, but this CD jeopardizes his current releases. The recordings sound like they were performed in a garage, not a studio, and the background instruments sound digitally created like that from a Casio keyboard.Don't waste money on this one.His release ""Unconditional"" is incredible! Spend your money there!"
+2,Good quality attachment for my Bosch vacuum,"I bought this attachment for my Bosch 2100UC vacuum and it works very nicely on my hardwood floors. It's well made but not too expensive. The only drawback I can see is that has little wheels on the sides that engage the floor when downward pressure is applied. That's probably to keep the attachment from being pushed so low on its bristles that it pushes dirt in front of it, and in fact I can say that the wheels do not affect the suction. However, I am used to hard floor attachments that I can ""float"" along the floor without feeling any hard contact points."
+2,"Simple Book, Simple Stories, Simple Teaching - Nice","Peter Urban was a pioneer in American karate and helped not only spread the art of goju ryu, but the ripple effect helped the promotion of other martial arts as well in the 60s and 70s. While a little eccentric, Urban was true to the bushido roots, while adapting karate for an American population.This book covers karate philosophy in its mid-twentieth century form and promotes the positive aspects of discipline and etiquette. The book deals with attitude and motivation of spirit. The second half of the book has ""dojo stories"" that help embody the essences of karate training.This is just a nice and simple book worth the read."
+2,Excellent,it is a wonderful look at the traditions and history of goju ryu. A must for students of this art.
+2,A good book,For one that want understand a little more about karate this book could be a great help. Well written and a soft read.
+1,Strong??? Nope... this one just doesn't cut it,"This tool attracted me at first because of the concave shape of the jaws. My current cable cutter is a basic straight edge cutter, and it does the job well, but sometimes the cables slip out of the jaw since the blades are straight. So, with this curved jaw, I was pretty excited (as one can be for a hand tool).My tool arrived today and I decided to test the cable cutter out on a piece of shielded 1/8"" stranded wire. First attempt, EPIC FAIL!!! It cut through the plastic sheath and only one piece of the wire strand was actually cut through, the rest, just bent at the point of contact.What's worse? The blade on the bottom jaw got chipped. Very disappointed in this tool, when my generic wire/cable cutter can do the job at half the price. Tool looks well designed and strong, but the blade edge is way too thin and fragile. This tool is being sent back to Amazon..."
+2,Nice quality tool,"I only tried a few test cuts, but upon examination of the tool, it's definitely a good quality cutter and you can't go wrong with these. The only drawback is it's slightly smaller than the typical 9.5"" cutters sold by Channellock or Greenlee so I would imagine you won't get as much leverage using this 1 inch shorter cutter. I also tried the Channellocks though and really can't tell much difference with cutting (my test cuts were on 14-3 romex) between the two brands. However, the smaller size can also be an advantage because it's lighter and smaller so takes up less space in your toolbox."
+1,have to use two hands,"you have to use two hands, because the jaws do not open far enough to get the wire in it."
+1,Poor cutting quality,"These cable cutters are just about worthless. I purchased them to trim bicycle cable shielding and cables. They barely do either of these, when trying to cut shielding it simply folds the cable in half and then jams. I have tried different holding positions and placement of the shielding in the cutter, with simply no different results. They will cut the cables themselves if you get the placement perfect. They have chipped already and will probably only be used in situations where I don't care about having a clean cut."
+1,Not what i ordered!!!!!!!!,"Ordered this product expecting to receive what was shown on the picture but got something different. The picture showed 8.5"" cable cutters, I received 8"" cable cutters with alot less cutting ability. Very disappointing!"
+1,Simplistic and one sided,"This is war as seen from the Allies side, with hardly any references or researches on the Central Powers. Hardly impartial historical writing. And boring too."
+1,Bealls of Florida,"The shirt fits well, good style, good shirt. But Bealls of Florida sucks as a retailer. Their customer service is rude, crude, and unrefined. Even the supervisors of Customer Service suck, they don't return or accept any items back. So BEWARE, you better be damn sure that size fits (ordered product before). Because Bealls of Florida will not let you return the item for different size or style. I will not shop here again! I repeat, I WILL NOT SHOP HERE AGAIN. THIS PLACE SUCKS AS FAR AS A RETAILER."
+1,Thank Your for the warning,"I had 3 of these shirts in my cart and saw the reviews and just took these shirts out of my basket. Thanks all for the warning. Bill Blass, Hmmmmmmm, I thought they made quality merchandize. Live and learn."
+1,Average Shirts,"Shirts of average quality...worth about what I paid for them, $10.00.....built in collar stays..."
+1,Not my taste,"I did not like the texture/material. The fitting was also loose for me. Having used Eddie Bauer cotton shirts, these shirts were disappointment."
+1,The Dark Side of Bill Blass,"Pros:I bought this shirt before it changed to $10 a pop.Has magical powers.I wore this shirt on Superbowl Sunday and the Steelers won.Cons:I put the shirt on and chaos erupted, i.e., it is flammable."
+2,Awesome Dress Shirt,"This shirt is really nice, fine quality. It is a great feel and a great look. I just machine wash and tumble dry and they look amazing fresh out of the dryer, no ironing needed."
+2,Nice shirt!,"Of course, it is just another white shirt--but a great one for the price, and my husband loved it."
+2,Don't listen to the haters,"For $6.00, this shirt is great. Yes, it is thin, but it looks absolutely fine. I have the ecru and wear an undershirt."
+1,Misleading pics and cheap shirts,"I bought these shirts based on great reviews. After receiving them, I realize that it was a total mistake. I didn't even bother to put these on me, as the quality is horrible. By the way, Amazon will charge you money to ship them back as they don't consider ""item isn't as described on the web site"" is their fault. Things I found out about these shirts:1. The pictures are misleading. These aren't ""fitted"" shirts. They are quite big.2. Amazon search engine is misleading too. If you search ""fitted shirts"", these will show up, but in no mean they are fitted.3. Poor quality. They are see-through shirts. Unless you like to show off your underwear, these are horrible shirts.Do yourself a favor and don't order these shirts. You will be ~$8 happier."
+1,Cheap Stuff,Not of Good quality.It's not even worth for that price.Packaging is also not good.The pictures are misleading and they do not look like that.
+1,I didn't know Amazon handled such poor quality anything!,"My shirts arrived today.Thin, ...an understatement!I've seen support hose that was thicker!It would take three of these shirts to to make one good shirt.Good for summer wear someone said. These shirts are the kind that are so thin they would cling to you!I'll need nipple patches on about the third wearing. You know, like the knee patches we used to use on blue jeans.Looks like Bill Blass has gone the way of other companies, selling off their name. I wouldn't even rip them up for cleaning cloth.NO THANKS! Back they go! I'll suffer the shipping."
+1,not worth it,"do not buy these shirts, not worth the money, certainly not worth bill blass label, very poor style and stitching and fabric."
+1,Price of < $10 is good but the shirts are thin..,"Though good workmanship, I was expecting a heavier material for this brand name."
+1,Cheap!!!!,Fabric is one of the cheapest. Stiching is very bad and sizing is off. Not even worth $7.50 sale price.
+1,Thanks,"Why do I keep forgetting about these type of ""sales""???Thanks to all of the wonderful people - reviewers - who truly care about others.I'll pass on these."
+1,Not Impressed,The material is almost see-through and the collar stays are sown into the material. Not really the highest quality although what can you expect for the price?
+1,"Below average shirts, nice stitch","Paid around 10 bucks for the shirt, but its not wort 10 bucks at all, cant wear to office cos the cloth is see thru. very thin cloth."
+1,Not worth even for this low price,Very dissatisfied with the quality like several other reviewers. Relegated to cleaning after just one use.
+1,save your $; buy better quality,"like the birdies sing...cheep cheep...yep they are cheapi got the izzue (sp) shirt and it was great...these blass ones, not so great...plus amazon plays the price game, they were 5 bucks, but then came a special promo, they raised the price to 7.50...to get you to buy more; using the promo code bringing the price back to 5 each, gamesmanship....gotta really watch amazon prices, always double check at other sites...like the contek sunglasses, amazon had them at 130 retail....heck the mfr only had them retail at 80...games"
+2,Get Shirty!,"I am a guy who wears formal shirt and tie to my office, so I have lots of shirts and I know a good shirt when I wear it.This was my first purchase of a Bill Blass Dress Shirt, so I did not quite know what to expect.Well I have now worn it a few times and it has been laundered and ironed and is still holding up well.I would recommend this shirt which I bought at an excellent price in a recent Amazon sale."
+2,Excellent tailoring and quality.,"lent tailoring and quality. I personally prefer a little more cotton in the material. Still, a good buy."
+1,Barely worth what I paid for it,"I bought these shirts for $6 each thinking that I've got a bargain, but once I received them was disappointed in my purchase. As previous reviewers mentioned, the material is flimsy, 60% cotton - 40% polyester (and feel like the latter), the fit is improper and finish poor. Am wearing one of the shirts now, and it wears uncomfortably (feels like a poorly made medical scrub) and looks just as cheap (yes, even the French Blue color). Will either send these back or they will end up collecting dust in my closet."
+1,DONT EVER BUY THIS SHIRT,The shirt is NOT at all of a good quality. It does not worth $6 at all. Its transparent also. Please save your money and buy a better quality shirt.
+1,Not Worth It,Collars will go bad as soon as you wash them or send them to the dry cleaners. I would prefer going to Marshalls or Ross and get a better deal. Please dont waste your money.
+1,Don't be fooled by the name; this is just a CHEAP shirt.,"If you are looking for Bill Blass quality (go and check it out in a store), then keep away from this.On the other hand, if you are looking for a CHEAP shirt, then this is the real thing."
+1,Worst Quality,I wore this shirt just once. It's almost transparent. Not worth it even if you get it for free.
+1,Don't be cheated,"I bought 6 of these shirts going by the photographs and some of the reviews. Dont mean to be rude, but people who gave these shirts probably haven't wore a decent dress shirt. You can frequently get 'good' $45 shirt for $10 in malls when on sale. I thought this was a better deal. But boy oh boy, I can assure you this is not much better than what you might get at a dollar store. I had ordered these as a gift, but now will give them to Red Cross because these should not be worn at any kind of formal occassion, or even for daily use (except maybe when you are working at Septic tanks or something). These are from Bangladesh, and I can assure you, they are not much better than what would be sold for $0.50 in BGD. If you have any self-respect and work in anything but a lowest income group atmosphere, DO NOT BUY THESE SHIRTS."
+2,Great shirts,Great shirts for the price. Equal quality of the more expensive shirts at a fraction of the cost. I consider this purchase a real buy.
+2,Very Pleased Customer,"My husband asked me to send this in.He is very very pleased with these Bill Blass shirts.Comfortable, good colors, wash great.He does not understand the comments about Thin fabric......this is a good weight fabric and not too heavy.Also the collar stays are permanently sewn into colllar instead of the removable type. Why id this a problem? This way they do not get lost.Try these shirts .....they are good."
+1,This Sucks,I waited all week for this over priced shirt. I only bought it because I couldn't find another button down shirt in eggplant and I needed the color for an event this week. The shirt arrived and they sent me the wrong style shirt. Its a polo shirt. Doesn't even look like the picture. Now I'm screwed for the event this week. Hella Lame.
+2,Worth the money...,"This is a very cool dvd. I had forgotten how great alot of the songs are on this dvd. The song selection is great - alot of great, classic songs. The performance is great! You don't get the sense that this is a bunch of old dudes trying to recapture something that isn't there anymore - very solid, respectable performance. Great vocals, great musicianship. Very good retrospective!!! Sidenote: I had never seen a performance by Uli Roth - that is also cool. Great dvd. I am blasting it right now brother!!!"
+2,Great Band but the audio has problems.,I bought this along with their Gold 2CD set and found Live at Wacken Open Air a little off with the sound. It could have been the placement of the microphones when it was recorded. But if you love the Scorpions you'll still enjoy this DVD.
+2,Outstanding,"This is would have to be without doubt one of the best live concerts on DVD. Buy it, put it on and turn it up full blast. You won't be disappointed, I assure you."
+2,Awesome concert with terrible production value.,"This was an incredible show. Ulrich Roth, Michael and Rudolf Schenker as well as Mattias Jabs kicked butt. No doubt about it. Klaus was great too. My PAL formatted DVD played well. It skipped very quickly about 4 times but it didn't interfere with the entertainment value. Whoever cut this show up though, did a very poor job. Too many 3 second close ups and then going from scene to scene. Too many crowdshots also. All these great guitarists and their solos were so poorly put together by the producers. Bad job. I still have to give it a 5 star because of the songs and energy. It's worth the [...]."
+2,Live at Wacken,"Truly is the Scorpions at their most power DVD concert performance..twice better than Live in Vienna and 3 times better than the Crazy World tour DVD.. 26 songs covered here from their classic era until the unbreakable album and the best thing is also perform together with former members Uli Jon Roth, Herman Rarebell and Michael Schenker! Wonder why former bassist Francis Bulcholz is not there...anyhow Live At Wacken 2006 DVD is a must for Scorpions fans and Classic Metal fans alike...."
+1,"Pathetic video, makes you blind","I don't understand why the editors needed to cut the best songs from the show. I also don't understand why the felt the need to change the camera angle EVERY FIVE SECONDS. This makes for a decent cd, watching the video is hazardous to your brain. AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL."
+2,I love this concert!,"This is by far one of my favorite dvd concert from my collection.The scorpions deliver an amazing show. They really know how to work with the audience,something you don't see much of anymore. If your a scorpions fan you will love this dvd. Get this dvd concert!The video quality is very good . Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker on stage were great!"
+1,OMG I am having terrible Iron Maiden flashbacks,"Just when I thought it could get any worse than Iron Maiden's Rock in Rio or Dance of Death tour dvds, the Scorpions appeared to have hired the same camera, film and editing crew of those aforementioned releases. A great performance no doubt but the editing makes this unwatchable. Just an overpriced dvd to play when the tube is turned off."
+1,Scorpions Live at Wacken open air 2006,"Be careful. Had to return. Did not play on my DVD player or computer. The back cover said NTSC Region 0. However, the DVD said PAL Region 9. I could see the picture, but there was no sound. Wait for the US version!!"
+1,Don't waste your time,I listened to all the reviews I read and let me tell you they are written by fanatics. I love the Scorps. The Scorps used to rock. I wish I could return this concert video in little pieces. The sound is junk the music is limp and the vocals are done. Don't waste you money on this video. Sorry Scorps. Your done..............
+2,excellent music; poor re-master,"Pompeii is an excellent CD. The music is in the vein of ""Old Loves Die Hard."" This CD, however, is a bit lighter overall and even more prominently features B. Palmer's somewhat flowerly yet pleasant vocals.In my view, the 2002 re-master of this CD is just plain poor. The bass is too heavy and dull, and the sound lacks brightness. Increasing the treble, manually, will help the music to shine. Also, the bonus track is merely an edited version of the last tune on the CD, so its inclusion is hardly of value."
+1,great book / lousy ebook,downloaded the book and immediately started to suffer from kindle freeze. it completely locked up my kindle. took a lot of effort to get back in but as soon as i deleted the book kindle performance was back to normal. other reviews dont metion this problem so im mystified.
+2,Reader From Texas,"I thought it was a superb read. It gives one the thought of dream to imagine themselves in their own world. It even reminded me of ""The Count of Monte Cristo"".....some. The Captian had a whole world, as well as a dream at his disposal. At times everyone no matter how high or low on the ladder they are, I think human beings need a special place like this story. A world to escape if you will."
+1,Can't understand why this is a classic,"Started off with a bang, but then got bogged down with endless description of the scenery. I guess no one ever told Verne to show rather than tell."
+1,Not a good read,"I am sorry to say, but this book was without a doubt, one of the wrost books I have ever read in my life. The story dose have plot but that is about all the good things that go along with the story. I also did enjoy how Verne made up basic human needs from using marine and plant life from the sea. The last thing that was good, was when the crew of the Natulius had to fight the giant squid, they are called something else in the book, but I didn't pay attention. Those are the ONLY good factors about this book. The author spends more time on description of the water than the action of the book. I found that very dull and boring. When I first read the book, I had heard great things about it, but when I read the book, I was very disspointed. Take my advise, don't read the book."
+1,Good first half -- extremely dissappointing end,"I really enjoyed the first half of this book. I had to read it for a school assignment, and I was liking it. Once it got past the first halh, the book's plot went downhill. Majorly!!! I think it had a very disappointing end."
+2,A Journey Beneath the Seas,"I first read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea more than 50 years ago. It was, and still is, a first rate adventure tale. Jules Verne combines action, oceanography, biology, and a bit of philosophy in this epic story. I encourage young readers to take the plunge as I did years ago and devour this novel. Older readers should experience it once again. It is a story to be enjoyed over and over again!"
+2,Love this book!,"One of my favorite books of all time, view read it three or four times. Everything Jules Verne writes has wonderful characters, and magnificent settings."
+2,Interesting,"After watching the Disney movie 20,000 Leagues, I wanted to read the real story to see what else it had to tell. It was a very good read, long, but good."
+2,Nine months under the sea,"What a ride under water. After completing this book, one should read the mysterious island. This book gets faster as it races to the end."
+2,Great Book,Started reading and recently finished. It is amazing how Jules Verne can imagine a submarine back in 1870. Makes one wonder how he could capture the essence and adventure of the Sea.
+2,A classic for the ages,"My sister, Joette Zitwer Wolf Alkire read this to me in 1965 and I still remember the vivid descriptions that the author, Jules Verne, was able to impart to the gentle reader."
+2,E book,"I put this on my tablet to read. I never read a real book, but enjoy ebooks, no clue as to why."
+2,Good book,It was really good. And I think if u like Jules Verne's stories you should read twenty thousand leagues under the sea
+2,I diagree with meryl and Tread 43!,"Tread 43 and meryl what are you preschoolers, did you even read it? And to a reader from califoria, august 16, 1998, did you stop reading it after 2 pages, every books bad at the very begining I've just finished fifth grade and I loved it never stop reading a book unless its bad after the first 30, 40 pages is what may teacher always said!"
+2,Great description+plot,I think that this book had great characters with awsome personalitites and description. I loved how the story changed from a college like setting in a university to an adventures setting in the middle of the fiery ocean. The book ended great satisfying the reader(me). I would reccomend this book for anyone ages 10 and up.
+2,A wonderful sea story.,"What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said? There's a reason why it's a classic and why Jules Verne is still relevant after over one hundred years, he wrote some darn good stories! Every school child should read this book."
+2,disappointing end(3.5 stars),this book is full of adventure and fun.kids below 10 dont miss it.i found the end quite disappointing.as we follow the prisoners in the nautilus i thought the climax would be full of action but the book finishes as such.there are many biological facts which may hinder the adventure for young readers.i also recommend around the world in 80 days for young readers which is more thrilling than this one.
+2,Must read for fans of this book,"In English speaking countries, 20,000 is considered a classic boy's book, but in France, it is considered a work of literature. The two translators of this version have gone back to the original French, and made a new translation. Turns out, the common translation that we are used to is full of mistranslations and ommissions of anti-English sentiments. Frankly, I didn't think the new translation adds that much more to the story, but I really enjoyed the footnotes and annotations. The translators take a boyish glee when they find and error or ommission that, to me, added a bit to the story. I'd recommend this version over the older translation. If you've read this story before, I think you will enjoy the annotations most."
+1,Don't get this book!,"Don't get this book unless you are five years old! It's a pop-up book for children! How'd they come up with ""536 pp.""?"
+1,3 men who are in a sub and tour the world.,This book was VERY BAD. I HATED it. It is a big book with lots of words. Take my advice and STAY AWAY. I would give this book 0 stars but the minimum they let is 1.
+2,Gotta love the library of congress,"Seriously, I may never read this, but I do love how easy it was to purchase and put on my iPad."
+1,Never received,I never received this item. The seller sent this item to my shipping address at my billing address. 2 different addresses as we do not receive mail at our house.
+1,I only gave it 1 because you can't give it 0.,"Don't get it. It was the worst $[amount] I ever spent on something. It has an impossible-to-follow story line and a boring, boring, plot. Classical? Harry Potter's more Classical than this. Save your $[amount], buy gum or something, I don't know."
+2,An exciting adventure,"As one of the 100 greatest books written, at least this book doesn't leave you wondering why. It's a classic in it's sense of adventure, sci fi, and originality. Relatively short, this book keeps your interest throughout and it's main character of Captain Nemo is a true joy. In summary, a very entertaining book."
+2,Shows the beauty and danger of the ocean.,"an AMAZING book! I read this in 5th grade (not recomended for students that age, voc. difficult) and scince that age, I have wanted to become an oceanographer scince. You will NEVER look at the ocean the same again!"
+1,"Volume changes, two tapes not understandable","I was hoping to introduce my teens to Jules Verne while traveling; so, I ordered the audio cassettes. However, on most of the tapes, the volume would suddenly go down to be almost inaudible. The quality of two of the cassettes was so bad that only about 1/4 of the tape could be understood."
+2,Classic!,Literary classic that I am glad that I read. I just wish I read it years ago. I will have to go back to my childhood home to see if I can find the book I had when I was a child.
+2,I finally read it!,"I'm usually not much for science fiction but when I read Mysterious Island and it made mention of Captain Nemo, I decided it was finally time for me to read that classic I've heard about for over 50 years. I found the book interesting reading until it delved into the detailed sea creatures found all over the globe. (I skimmed through those sections because I've never been much into science or botany or biology.)I enjoyed reading the book but the residual effect for me is that now I am left wondering if something like that could actually have occurred in the mid 1800's."
+2,my review,"i read this book, and this is my second favorite book! my first is journey to the center of the earth"
+2,Good choice,"A classic is a classic, but additional features in this edition make it a great choice. Nice illustrations, too!"
+2,Mr. Verne's Best.,"Note to all first time readers. This book was created for serialization and so comes across in a somewhat repetitive chapter formula. I read this in grade school and have yet to find anyone who truly disliked it. Journey To The Center Of The Earth is also a Classic, but I prefer this. Well written, with a unique story and good visuals throughout. The reader can clearly identify with the characters and their view of being on the Nautilus. Captain Nemo is an enigmatic person with many layers. In this one will see Man vs. man, and man vs. nature. For some the descriptions of various Marine life may seem over done. For me they gave context within a slide show of what truly made Captain Nemo tick. Mr. Verne's book deserves the appelation, ""far ahead of its time."""
+2,excellent book,"This is one of Verne's best books. It is full of scientific and technical/technological details (I had to use several encyclopedias/dictionaries to find some words' meaning), historical references - no doubt Verne researched the topics thoroughly. It is also humorous in places but certainly entertaining and serious on every page. As the story progresses you will discover Verne's view on society in sentences like ""The world needs no new continents, it needs new people."" As for the storyline, you will never guess what happens next. Every intelligent person with an open mind will find this book a must read."
+1,"Great story, nice binding, difficult translation","The hardcover version of the Sterling edition is bound and printed nicely. Jules Verne's story is enthralling and full of detail. However, the translation in the Sterling edition is very old and can be rather tongue-twisting when read aloud. The word ordering in the sentences often reflects the original French a bit too much. Likewise, the numereous names of various flora and fauna are rendered in Latin form, rather than the more common names I'm familiar with. I've found Frederick Paul Walter's newer (and also unabridged) translation to be much easier to read:Amazing Journeys: Journey to the Center of the Earth, From the Earth to the Moon, Circling the Moon, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, and Around the World in 80 Days."
+1,Very Hard to understand.,"I gave this book this raiting because it was hard to understand. The words were very hard and I didn't know any of them. The book did have a good plot but they made it to hard to know what it meant. This book did teach us about sea life, which was the ONLY thing in my opinion. I would only reccomend this book for highschoolers."
+1,Horrible Book,Boring and bland. He even spent two pages listing sponges. Don't waste your time by reading this.
+1,Too Long and Dull,"This book started off ok. I mean there was a good intro but after that nothing seemed to happen. Dont get me wrong, there were like two scenes of action but they were really short and lasted maybee a page. And it was a long book so there were huge spaces in the book where nothing happened."
+1,It was so boring.,"Do not buy this book. It is a waste of your money. If you buy this book ,it will sit somewhere and never go to use ,even if you just read the first 2 pages you will be disgusted."
+1,3 men live on an underwater sub with a crazed captain.,I absolutuly HATED this book. Only read it for school. IT is awful. STAY AWAY from this evil novel. no offence tended for the author. It was too discriptive and you have to look up half the words in the dictionary. This has 0 stars but I can only put 1.
+2,A bit riveting...,"Most of the book was interesting although the spots classifying the sea life boring and I breezed through those pages to get to the more interesting areas. All in all, a good read and worth the time. Besides, you can't beat the price to read a classic!!"
+2,"A ""Classic"".","Despite the ravages of time, Jules Verne's oddysey sails proudly onwards. The storyline is, for virtually the entire book, gripping and (with certain allowances, even now) almost believable. Characters are presented nicely, with a good amount of intrigue to boot. If aren't planning on reading this book, you deserve to go straight to Davy Jones' locker!!"
+1,An Obsolete Translation,"This paperback, one of the Barnes and Noble ""Classics Editions"" is a republication of the original English translation by Rev. Lewis Page Mercier made in 1872. Mercier's translation leaves out 20% of the book and makes numerous other textual errors. These facts have been known for fifty years. The editor is a Victoria Blake, not otherwise identified, who in fact recommends in the Appendix that for further reading one might consult the complete novel as translated by Walter James Miller and Frederick Paul Walter and published by the Naval Institute Press in 1993."
+2,NOTHING LESS THAN 5 STARS,WOW--WOW--WOW---GREAT BOOK---WHAT A CLASSIC---CAN YOU BELIEVE THATIT WAS WRITTEN IN 1869??? YEARS & YEARSAHEAD OF ITS TIME. GREAT READ.
+2,Amazing undersea adventure!,"Only four stars because of the amount of skimming I had to do because of the massive quantity of scientific nomenclature for the fish and other creatures encountered. Beyond that, this book is an amazing adventure story with triumphs and dangers that make you feel the atmosphere of almost every scene! It makes the movie seem mundane."
+2,"Great book, in a great size!!","I love Jules Verne's writing. This book is small enough to fit in a purse or glove box so you can take it with you anywhere. If you like steampunk fiction, or old west, read some Jules Verne"
+2,Miss. Muhls 6th grade class Jack,"In this book there are three main characters,Ned Land, Professor Aronnax, and Captain Nemo. The book Twenty thousand Leagues Under the Sea was veryinteresting. It is very suspensful and you are always thinkingthat the characters are going to die. Their are mant differentsurvival scenes. For example one scene captain Nemo sees anindian gets attacked by a shark so he he jumps in the water and tackels the shark. He almost gets killed but Ned Land throws hisharpoon and kills the shark.This book reminds me of the ocean because they are always traveling through the ocean in their submarine. This book is very exciting because they are always going on different adventures. The book makes me think about when I first road on a sailboat. In the beginning of this book they are sailing on a boat."
+2,Good,This is a good book but it gets boring at times. If you like science fiction then you would like this book
+2,"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Books of Wonder)","20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Books of Wonder)is one of my favourite books of all time. Verne has managed to writing an intriguing, invigorating and adventure-filled adventure that also delves into questions morality and religion. Verne's love of science and technology is a leading theme through out the book and one gets a lesson in the marine-life as it was known during his lifetime. The illustrations by the Dillon's are certainly a work of art to bestow and admire. The afterword by Peter Glassman is very well-written and informative. I can highly recommend this book to readers of all ages and I gave this amazing classic a strong 5/5. 5/5."
+2,Great aid to the real story.,"We are reading the unabridged version to the kids and this is an indespensible aid for understanding the descriptive story. The pictures are great and very accurate to the descriptions. Historical notes put the story in context of when it was written (i.e. marvels at an electric engine, extant knowledge of sea life, predictions about underwater scuba gear). The kids can follow along in this while I read and the text is very close. I heartily recommend it as a reading aid."
+1,Riddled with errors - DO NOT BUY FROM GENERAL BOOKS,"This book is completed destroyed by errors in printing. The text is unreadable at points; various spelling errors litter the book. The chapters are not separated, and even worse, are sometimes still in the same line as the sentence before it! Do not buy the black and tan cover, printed by General Books. I wish I had looked through the books closer before the return window expired."
+2,A vast improvement,"Most of Jules Verne's works were hastily translated, with many ""improvements"" made in the process, such as deletion of scientific exposition, as well as deletion of many moments deemed by the translator as dull.This, the Restored and Annotated version of 20,000 leagues, is a VAST improvement over previous English editions. The translation is very well done, and the annotations explain what has been changed and what previous translations accomplished.Highly recommended!"
+2,A GREAT UNDERSEA ADVENTURE,"I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS STORY TO ANYONE BECAUSE I THINK IT'S A GREAT UNDERSEA ADVENTURE BOOK. IT HAS AN EXCITING STORY LINE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'RE REALLY THERE. I LIKE THE PART WHERE CAPTAIN NEMO SHOWS THE PROFESSOR THE UNDER HUGE WINDOW THAT LOOKS OUT TO THE SEA WHERE YOU CAN SEE COLORFUL SEA CREATURES. CAPTAIN NEMO TAKES THE PROFESSOR, CONSEIL AND NED ON SOME CRAZY ADVENTURES AND IT ALL ENDS TOO SOON. I WAS SAD TO GET TO THE END BUT I WON'T GIVE IT AWAY. YOU HAVE TO READ IT TO FIND OUT.FROM JARRETT WALKER #29 3RD GRADE, POET-CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, MS. WITZAK'S CLASS."
+2,Loved it!,"Reading the original version was great and disappointing. Don't get me wrong Wells has always been one of my favorites. But Hollywood has changed the story, quite a bit.It was a pleasure to read it as it was written."
+1,Was the worst,Did not arrive to where I had expected it to come. I had labeled the shipping address correctly but it still went to a totally different house.
+2,Old time reading,"One must, of necessity, of course, deal with a most classic Victorian style; however, get over it and read it. Read ""Frankenstein."""
+1,Twenty Thousand,"I really disliked this book. I think some of it has to do with the fact that the lines were off on some of the sentences throughout the book which made it more difficult. This is a great story, very imaginative but painful to get through unless you are a marine biologist."
+2,Twenty thousand leagues under the sea,Twenty thousand leagues under the sea. I found it a fascinating and wonderful piece of science fiction. It was difficult to put down
+2,Fast read of a unique lifetime adventure,"If you ever wondered what would be like to have your own submarine, what encounters with the beasts of the sea and of the earth you would have, and how far deep down into the cravesses and cracks of the oceanic floor you could go without being sqeezed like a soda can, ... then this is the read for you.You will be pleasantly captivated by the adventures of the captain and his accomplishments. Remember that this novel was written well before submarines were commonplace and even before the mechanics of submarine bouyancy were fully understood.Can never go wrong with a Jules Verne novel. He is the embodiment of the word science in ""science-fiction."""
+1,Horrible narration,The narrator should have a European (french) accent. Instead he has a gravely American accent. It just does not fit the story at all. I was not happy with this purchase.
+1,"DO NOT BUY FROM ""jersey.xray""....","I paid promptly...no item...I wrote them...no response...now I have to figure out how to get my money back. Terrible seller through Amazon...I cannot believe they allow him to do this to so many people. Really would've liked my book. Unfortunately, I cannot leave zero stars...BLAH!"
+1,urk...,"Okay, maybe I shouldn't be so mean to a ""classic"", but I found this book quite insufferable. I suppose it's unfair to judge it my modern standards, but I will anyway. I found the policy of our heroes attempting to kill any animal they possibly could more than a little disturbing: when the book mentioned dolphins and sea otters the thought that flashed through my head was ""talking stag"". Not only that, but the book's bloody boring! It consists of many vague, unfocused, and quite unconnected episodes that never evoked any interest whatsoever. I would not have finished this book if I hadn't been reading it for a class. Geesh...Study question: Ned and Conseil: lovers?"
+1,TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA,TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEACANNOT GET IT TO THE KINDLE UNIT. IT IS IN PC KINDLE FILE BUT IT WILL NOT PRESENT ON TH KINDLE. THEREFORE IT WASTES MY TIME.
+1,"I know this is classic literacy and what not, but I wiill never read this book again.","This book would only be good for a marine biologist or a latin translator because they are the only people who can translate it. The book might say something like, ""The Nautilus was attacked by a group of spodulini auarius."" You then are confused. A few chapters later, it might say how the Nautilus was attacked by some giant squid. Then everything clicks. The story was long and winding, and seemed like it would never end. I couldn't finish the book as it had begun them to seem torturous. Don't read it."
+1,a trial to read,I can not describe how much I did not enjoy this book. It took me 5 months to read it for a reason and I consider 5 days a long time to read a book. So much description and no plot made this book feel like it was 1000 pages long. It just never got anywhere. I cared nothing about any of the characters and finished it only so I could say I did.
+2,....,"Personally, I enjoyed the book tremendously. The author dived into the action pretty quickly, and it took me just a few pages to get to the excitement. By the way, I'm reading the unabridged version, so correct me if I'm wrong. I would have preferred more action-packed scenes and adventure in the book cos' on the whole, it was pretty stale........."
+1,Too dull through most of the story,"I agree with most of the other reviews in the sense that there are four or five scenes in this book that get your heart-pumping. Unfortunately that accounts for about a quarter of the book. The rest is full of detailed descriptions of sea life that would appeal to the most passionate environmentalist. The story was interesting, but you have to plow through a lot of boring text. Have a pot of coffee ready!"
+1,Bad Printing Choices,"I am not commenting on Jules Verne's writing, but rather the format of this particular edition. From the outside, this edition is very nice; as other reviewers have noted, it's great to have the map on the front cover. However, the print inside the book is VERY small. I'm not sure what the publisher was thinking; I've never seen a published book with type this tiny before. The pages are also larger than the average paperback, and the combination of big pages and tiny type gives me an instant headache. Avoid eye strain and buy another edition."
+1,I did not like this book.,"The book 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a really disapointing book. Most of the story was boring and not exciting. When it got interesting it just was not as good as other books. I thought this was going to be a good book. The end was the most disapointing part. I would not recommend this book for people my age."
+1,Not all classics are great---obviously.,"I read this out loud to my three children when they were young, only one stayed around till the end. Mind-numbingly dull unless one reads it with a funny voice or reads it as a sad tale of the narrator's unrequited love for Captain Nemo."
+1,This is a children's version of the original story,I was disappointed to find this was a children's version of the Jules Verne novel. Amazon's description of it doesn't make this clear.
+2,Free is good,"My first Kindle e-book (see also free book) and I loved it. A classic story full of adventure, intrigue, romance and mystery. Dumas had it down."
+2,Classic novel,This novel is a fanciful tale set in long ago age of etiquette and imagination of a world unknown at that time.
+1,Causes Kindle for Freeze,"This book causes my Kindle to freeze. Must do a complete reset to get it to work again. This is the only book, so far that caused a crash. I don't know if I will try to re-download it from Amazon. Weird huh?"
+1,Beautiful packaging - but the translation is terribly flawed.,"For those who, like me, have found great pleasure in surrounding oneself with great literary works, the Easton Press edition books seem to have a lot of draw. However, it has been my experience that many of their novels by foreign authors can be found to contain older and flawed translations.This specific Easton Press contains the Mercier 1873 translation that edits out 25% of the original text. The major flaws in this translation led to a slew of critiques by the scientific and literary communities (that did not refer to the original French).Fortunately now there is a new version:Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea/Completely Restored and Annotated. This translation is true to the original text that shows Verne's actual correct calculations as well as including the 25% of the text lost to English readers for over a century. Happy reading.Peace, Ben"
+2,Great! Stuppendous!,"This is the most fantastic book I have ever read!Jules Verne really brings the book to life! You will be taken into the world of the ocean, and youwill be lead into adventure by Captain Nemo himself!"
+2,Unabridged and Awesome,"This is a very attractive edition of this book. The physical dimensions of the book itself, it's quite large, make it very easy to read. Additionally, the large plot-driven engravings found in the book are beautiful and the smaller engravings found at the top and bottom of each page are also very attractive. The fact that this book is Vernes' unabridged edition may turn some readers off, as he does go on ad nauseam, about the inner workings of the machine. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the detail he provided."
+2,this book rocks,ok its a good book with a plot that a 3rd grader can understand i know this because i read it in second grade so a 3rd grader should have an easier time. and as far as the word that someone complained about you need to read context clue plus they are not that hard. this is a good book and show the predictions that Verne made. like scuba diving and nuclear power in the 1860's. and btw thats scuba diving with tanks of oxygen and thin wet suits to keep you warm truely he was a genious. i would buy this book read the whole book 3 times during the year but only when i am boged down or i have trouble with my studies.
+2,A Poetic Masterpiece,"Jules Verne is one of the most captivating and poetic writers ever in existence. All of his novels are complete masterpieces, but this novel is the best one I have ever read. Its intricate plot line and complicated writing style make the novel seem both romantic and adventerous. Although for some the writing style may be too round-a-bout, I find it completely matches the story-line. The unusual adventure needs a writing syle to complement its exciting subtleness, and Jules Verne does just that. Read this from cover to cover and don't skip a word, because each and every one is of significance."
+2,This is an awesome classic book.,"I'm halfway through this book and I found it great. I just can't give up reading this book. Verne is uncomparable. I think it's one of the greatest classic novels by him. I wish I could go on an underwater adventure like this. I brought the version that is translated by anthony bonner. I tempted to buy a different hardcover version which is more costly, but i ordered this edition at last. Translation seems good to me and the book is also well described."
+2,Science lovers special!,Sheer adventure narrative for the aquatic zoology and oceanography nerd. Captain Nemo the prototype for the mad at mankind genius villain; bad yet sympathy-deserving.Actually challenging reading: many 50 science terms.
+2,His best to date,I'm a huge Brian Mcknight fan and never loved any of his albums the way I love this one. He has so many cuts on here that are hot verses his other albums which may only have 3 songs but this ENTIRE album is it. He always blesses God to so that's a bonus.
+2,Still smooth as ever,"B McKnight is still the man. I've been listening to his stuff for years and I keep waiting for him to have the ""one"" album that's just ghetto. I'm still waiting. His vocals are literally flawless. My favorite track is ""What We Do Here"" and ""Stay."" Definitely worth the cost and then some... if you're looking for some smooth groove for your groove."
+2,b. knight still underrated in my book,"I've always liked brian mcknights music, ever since I heard anytime i was hooked. The man writes and composes his own music, i respect that. Not the typical brian mcknight which is probably why some knight fans have turned away. This is probably knight's most personal album, heance the title ""gemini."" Every song I feel like I'm sitten in a club just zonin out and feelin this R&B vibe. Kind of the feeling you get with Marvin Gaye or Luther Vandross, beautiful music. Usher and these wanna-be R&B legends better stand aside, Mr. Mcknight has entered the building."
+1,I expected more Brian - this is a disappointment !,"This CD lacks effort. Only one or two decent tracks, the rest of the tracks leave a lot to be desired. A real downer."
+1,THE MOST HORRIBLE ALBUM,I HATE THIS ALBUM. ALL MODERN R&B ALBUMS SUCK. I HEARD THIS ALBUM AND I MADE MY HEAD BLEED. WHERE THE HELL ARE THE BALLADS CUZ THERE ARE NONE. WHAT THE GODAMN HELL WAS BRIAN MCKNIGHT THINKING. HE SHOULD STOP MAKING MUSIC GOD DAMNIT. DATS WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.
+2,It's Gemini Time,"I love all of Brian McKnight's CDs, however ""Gemini"" to date is the Best!! From tracks #1 ""Stay with Him"" to #13 ""Me & You"" this project is some of the best R&B;, Inspirational & Gospel out there today.Thanks Brian!!"
+2,Best R&B Singer,It bothers me a lot to see that almost everybody has been praising Usher as the R&B king. Hell no! Brian McKnight is the real deal. Usher is just a R&B beginner.
+2,It's still Brian Mcknight,"I don't understand why some people expect Brian Mcknight's new music to sound just like his old music. If I wanted to hear his old cds then I would pull them out of my cd case. Every time an artist puts out a cd, in some way it reflects HIS experiences in life. Not his fans. We should be thankful that a such a talented musican, singer-songwriter gives us the privilege of sharing it with him. I'm just happy to have another Brian Mcknight cd to add to my collection."
+1,Astrology: Sign of a Artist suffering from His own Idenity,"while Brian Mcknight knows what His Zodiac Sign is&the Month He was born in,musically He is truly suffering from idenity Loss. somewhere between the early 80's till early 90's is where Mcknight is swimming in. while He is a Very talented vocalist,Multi Instrumentalist&songwriter it's been quite a while since He has left a mark.on this set He can't make up his mind if He wants to Be R.kelly,Ronald Isley,Prince,&Others.as long as Brian Mcknight has Been around you would think He wouldn't still be trying to find His Own Musical Idenity but going by this Album he truly is spinning in Music Circles&no direction appears in sight. this Cat should be alot further in His Career than he is."
+1,I'm shocked this is even from Brian McKnight,"I just got the CD, browsed through the tracks in my car and can honestly say not one song sounded decent. I love his music and was waiting to get this one, but this has to be the worst album from him."
+1,Weak,I waited many months for this album to drop and when I finally bought it whenit came out I was very dissapointed! I give it 2 stars to stand for the only 2 songs worth a second listen. What we do here is a decent song . Everytime you Go Away is an amazing song but doesn't keep this album from sinking.
+1,Major Disappointment,"I've always loved Brian McKnight's music. From ""Back at One"" to ""Still the One"" to ""One Last Cry"" and ""Anytime""... loved em all. If you're hoping for anything remotely like those, you'll wish you hadn't spent the money. It's such a shame that I have to not recommend this album, but it just doesn't shine. I sense that he feels like he needs to get back to ""his roots"" by going more soulful, more slow hip-hoppy. And while he succeeds on those points, it's just not gonna produce a top 10 single on regular top 40 radio. It sorta reminds me of later efforts from Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston where they stopped delivering the kinds of music their fans wanted and instead did their own thing. What a shame, and what a letdown."
+1,Short shelf-life!,"I seem to be having the same problem as everyone else. I bought this DSL modem mostly to get UPNP support for my Nintendo Wii. Worked great for the first 6 months, but I noticed lately it can't connect to the DSL provider or when it does everything crawls and eventually it looses sync. Sadly, I had to replace it with my old DSL modem (SpeedStream) which works perfectly (so I know its not my phone lines or other problems). Also, I noticed the Zoom DSL modem heats up pretty bad, wondering if theres a connection between that and its failure rate.I would definitely find another DSL modem, especially after reading all the other posts regarding the poor reliability issues."
+1,Best used for target practice,"Horrible horrible horrible! I get booted from it every few minutes and then I get ""No response from wireless router or access point"" And it takes me an hour to get back on, just to be on for 5 minutes, then I have to start all over again. I can get 2 bars or signal from it while my laptop is sitting right beside it, yet my neighbors router is shown at full signal so I know it isn't my computer. This is so bad, I'd rather go back to dial up!"
+1,Customer Service NonResponsive,"Will never know if this works well or not. Needed help with set up and Zoom customer service was non-responsive. Asked repeatedly during frustrating email exchange for access to telephone support. Was stonewalled. Finally, gave up, bought a competing product which installed flawlessly. Put Zoom product on Craigslist and took my loss."
+1,AT&T DSL users stay away,"It did not pick up the DSL signal from my AT&T High-speed Internet service. I had to return it and get a 2Wire, which AT&T officially supports and which works without any problems."
+1,Needs rebooting several times a day.,"Works well when the modem initially connects to the provider CO. Wireless seems to work well. NAT functionality seems good. However, within minutes to hours, the connection to the CO slows to a virtual stand still. Cycling the power makes the problem go away for a while, if you can put up with doing that every few hours. Firmware upgrades so far have contained empty and unrealized hopes of fixing this problem. You may feel like you've been taken advantage of by the manufacture if you buy this modem after reading on the box how wonderful the product is."
+1,"It may be a good product, but Verizon made it junk","I bought this unit to replace a unit sold to me by the phone company. It was to be ""combatable"" to DSL Verizon. Not so said the phone company. You have to by from us, they said. I battled this unit for a month. It changed my IP so many times and would lock up. Customer service from Zoom was as bad as Verizon. One would say, ""Its the phone company's problem"", then the phone company would say, ""Its the modem company's problem"". I was given a modem from a friend that had a wireless modem from a different phone system. It works great. Buyer beware. It does not work as advertised."
+1,I'm looking for a different router,"I'm using a Mac and a PC with this product. From the start, I could not get it to set-up like the directions instructed. I had to bring it to my local Res-Net office on campus for them to set-up. The big complaint I have with this router is the connection with the computer needs to be reset nearly every day for me, sometimes three times a day (PC and Mac). Depending on how heavy my internet usage is."
+1,Not worth the money,"I've had this item for 3 months, the support people don't know how to handle wireless connections, they keep referring you to the manual... and give you no directions... The unit itself isn't compatible with verzion.. this unit continously goes off the net, and must the software must be reloaded, or Verizon called to reset the signal to your home.."
+1,Keeps disconnecting from the internet,"The X6 modem, when it works, is a great little modem that does everything that I need. But it will work for a period of time, and then disconnect itself from the internet. I've flashed it to the latest version of firmware, but the problem is still there.So if you are shopping for an ADSL modem, I would suggest that you to keep on looking."
+1,Look before you leap,"I should have glanced at this book's format before I wasted my hard-earned dollars on this junk. It's simply a huge heap of quotes, regurgitated in some order known only to the authors. The ""story"" (simply interviews ad infinitum) unfolds by seasons of the show, without any sort of context, without any stab at putting the times in any perspective, without a clue, often, how the lesser-known characters contributed.It quickly became a very frustrating read, and then became one that left me shaking my head in disbelief.It would have been a good story if the outside world had been permitted to enter into it. But it doesn't. I know the writers aren't lazy, look at all this verbiage!, but it doesn't add up to a hill of beans. Dang, the ratings system doesn't allow one to enter NO stars at all. Save your money. Terrible."
+1,100 pages of interesting in a 500 page book,"Did you know that the writers/performers worked all night on Tuesdays? Or that Lorne Michaels was a dysfunctional father figure? Well you'll be reminded about every fifth page of this yawner. Sure there's some interesting gossip and sniping, but save yourself some time and get the cliff notes because this is about 100 pages of interesting in a 500 page book."
+1,From Chase to Fallon,"This book is an interesting read that is easy to get finished in one sitting. If one is looking for a detailed narrative, this book probably is not it."
+2,Surprise,"I've watched the show for years and thought I knew a lot about it, but this book took me backstage and behind the scenes in such cool detail I quickly realized how much more there was to the story of this show. These guys managed to make all the years of the show entertaining and revealing, and I really liked the fact that I could pick up the book, turn to any page, and find a great story to jump from. Probably the best book on a TV show I've ever read."
+2,Absolutely fascinating,"An incredibly comprehensive history of SNL, from just about every single person who made it happen: the cast, the writers, guests, etc.Whether you still love the show, hate it, or are ambivalent, this book is for you. I found it particularly nice that everyone involved, particularly the comedians, take it seriously here. No one is ""on"", no one tries to be funny, everyone just opens their hearts and reveal what they truly feel. I have a (new) huge amount of respect now for Bill Murray who I never thought could take ANYthing seriously - here he is incredibly serious, fortright, and reflective. His thoughts impressed me the most.All the highs and lows are covered. Reflections on lost cast members are respectful and touching.This is a great book."
+2,A great read for fans of SNL,"I'm a big fan of SNL, so I was quite excited to get into this book. It did not let me down. The reading is very easy, and the format facilitates the transmission of information one wouldn't normally know: the writers, actors, producers, etc. do most of the talking here in short interview snippets, filled in occasionally by explanations of context from the authors of the book. It's a great situation, which allows for memorable moments like Will Ferrell saying Chevy Chase was the worst host he ever worked with. It's fascinating stuff, and I'd recommend it to any SNL fan."
+2,Absolute Delight,"If you, like me, have been around long enough to have enjoyed SNL since the beginning (of course with cable reruns, this includes nearly everyone), you will enjoy the behind-the-sceens look at how this long-running cultural event comes together each week. I have loved this show even when it was rotten, because I sensed that the cast and writers new it stunk too. This book confirms my suspicions and provides great insight to the creative process that makes SNL mostly good, sometimes bad, and always unique. Terrific book. An absolute page turner."
+2,this is for book 0595237983/// More Towels by Grant Jarrett,i hope this review finds it's way to the write place..I enjoyed this book/found it thought provoking and moving<sprinkled with a fair bit of humor and real life drama. One truly gets the impact of the trials and tribulations of a muscians journey.
+1,Live From New York,"I thought a book about the early days of SNL would be great fun. WRONG! The most boring book I ever read, next to ""Chemical Analysis of Lithium Dioxide"". Save your money. Its a waste of paper."
+2,Where to buy this cheap,"I have only read part of this book so far (and loved it), but the reason I am writing this, is to let people know that it is $2.99 at The Christmas Tree Store. I bought 4, so if my family is reading this, you'll have a good idea of what you are getting next year."
+1,This book is horrible,"You may think that a book about Saturday Night Live would be fun or perhaps even entertaining. Well this one is not. I hate to disagree with the other reviewers but the book was just huge, boring list of commentary. These authors should not be acclaimed for throwing together a scrapbook of things that other people said. I COULD HAVE DONE IT MYSELF AND SAVED $26! The worst part of the book is looking at the pictures of the authors. They look duller than the book itself!"
+1,Vastly Overated,"When I began to read this book, I was expecting a superbly written historical account of the Saturday Night Live television show, and instead got nothing more than a plethora of transcribed interviews with people associated with the show.When I began reading this book, I was hoping the authors would include a listing of all of the people who have graced the show as regular performers, or one of all of the guest hosts, but none such information was offered.Apparently all it takes to write a best-selling book nowadays is a tape recorder, and a word processor, because that is all this book is comprised of.A court stenographer could have written it."
+1,Very Disappointing Book,"The subject could not be more interesting -- a fascinating show with many interesting characters.This book is an abject failure however. Overwritten, dull, and self-indulgent it cannot hold the reader's interest.I was totally disappointed in this book. These so-called writers could have and should have done a far better job with the material. I would not recommend this book to anyone."
+2,An Honestly Subjective History,"All history is subjective, of course, but here you get to see what historians are up against when they try to reconcile dozens of conflicting views to try and tell a story. Wisely the authors don't try to tell the story of Saturday Night Live - they let the participants' words speak for themselves, so you hear from those who loved it, those who hated it, and those who, as time has passed, see it with more objective eyes. I would have liked to have heard from some of the missing names: Charles Rocket, Eddie Murphy, etc., but I can only assume they chose not to participate. (The authors don't explain why they aren't represented, or what their interview methods were. I would like to have seen comment on both.) All in all, though, it's an excellent overview of the show's history in the words of those who were there."
+1,"Eh. With so much talent, they put out this?","Given the reputations of those involved, especially Shales, this is a hellacious disappointment and certainly not worth the hardcover price at any discount. They couldn't even get Murphy to talk to them and, given that he saved the show, that is a major problem in a book of this size and alleged scope. O'Donoghue, who was viciously brilliant, is reduced to a parody. There's nothing here you couldn't have figured out from reading years of tv commentary or watching the show."
+1,Love It or Hate It,"I try to remain neutral about this topic, because of the way that SNL has changed over the years. What was once a dynamo on Saturday night and what changed it to a mediocre program, to one that is still trying to find itself, given the politics of the Hollywood games and players. This is essentially an oral history of the groundbreaking show from the early days to the present. Nearly 600 pages of interviews from the writers and comedians who made the show what it is, and the book includes gossip as well as tributes to deceased cast members likeBelushi, Farley and Hartman. A lot of crude language and anecdotes. I don't know what they're there. Maybe someone thought it was funny, but it detracts from the overall book."
+2,Stayed up all night reading it,"This is a terrific oral history of the show. Gives you a sense of how it got off the ground, the insane competition for performers and writers to get sketches into the show, and gossipy stuff like politics, obnoxious hosts, and drug use. Reflections on the deaths of Belushi, Gilda, Farley, and Hartman are tremendously moving. I started this book at about 9:00 p.m., did not put it down until 6:30 a.m. the next morning."
+2,Great stuff,"The best 'dish' on one of the best shows ever! The most interesting parts, I thought, was when reading things from the writers' perspectives... the unseen, unheralded talent behind it all. (Just an opinion.) Highly recommended.Also recommended - NO ONE'S EVEN BLEEDING and DELANO"
+1,way too long,"I agree with whoever wrote that this book was way too long and unorganized. I was hoping to learn more about the behind the scenes works, and boy, did I. Drugs, partying, sexism, racism, it's all here and more. There are some great gems among all the trivia people already know.But it's all quotes from the different actors, writers and producers. There are some photos to break things up, but nothing else. No cute little sidebars or anything. Heck, if it's good enough for my school textbooks, why not put some in here. I don't have ADD, but it got tedious after awhile.The format makes for an odd read. You get things like someone rapsodizing about what a ""beautiful person"" John Belushi was a couple paragraphs after someone reminiscing about the time he set stuff on fire and passed out in a drunken stupor. Oh well."
+1,Two Days I'll Never Get Back,"Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller seemingly provided an opportunity for free therapy sessions to all former and current SNL staffers. The whining, moaning and venting about how hard their lives are is more laughable than most of the SNL skits they've ever performed in.The book provided nothing interesting in how the show actually operates. Sniping at one another seems to be the only reason for most cast member to even agree to be interviewed for the book. Missed opportunities by not interviewing lesser cast members (though they might have turned down the authors) could have painted a complete other picture.The special on Biography (on A&E) was more interesting than this book - and was only an hour. Catch that instead."
+2,All opinions,"I really enjoyed reading this book and felt like I got an insiders look into SNL. The book allowed everyone to say their peace and give their side of the story. It was interesting to see all of the dynamics from the executives, to Loren, to the writers and the actors. I felt like i could really form my own opinion based on the testimonies of the people involved. It was an easy to read format with little blurbs from each person involved in a particular topic/cast/year. The writers would all a paragraph here and there to help transition between topics."
+2,"Interesting behind-the-scenes look at SNL, but I got bored","If you're a hardcore SNL fan who is interested in learning the history of the show, this book is for you. If you want to read about what happened the behind-the-scenes--the sex, drugs, and so on--this book is for you. I liked the way the people involved told the bulk of the story. I loved the first 25-30% of the book but then it felt like I was reading the same story from one season to the next: this guy did these drugs, this woman was sleeping with this guy, this one wasn't too popular with other cast members ... and then that season ended and another began. I couldn't finish it."
+2,IQ - Great live album,Not many reviews for this one so I thought I would talk it up. It is a great 2cd set with good sound that gives you a good mix of material. 4 songs from each album with Peter Nichols and a few from the Paul Menel years. Peter sings the Menel songs very good IMHO. This is a great prog rock album and if you haven't heard IQ before it is a good place to start.
+1,Nothing new here.,"I have been in an insatiable mood lately for new progressive rock music buying CDs on a daily basis. I have uncovered some superb new bands such as Riverside, Abigail's Ghost, Frost, Phideaux with the first two named bands being absolutely exceptional. I was encouraged by other reviews to try IQ and this album particularly as being an exceptional and representative example. I think what one reviewer said sums it all up. IQ have managed to be what they are because they simple outlasted everyone else. I was sorely disappointed with this album for its total lack of anything original and new. Musically its fine progressive rock but it is not original. Yes it is Genesis, come Marillion etc. but one thing it is not is anything like Seconds Out. Overall I found the album flat and uninspiring...sorry."
+2,Classics made easy!,"If you thot the classics were difficult and boring, well think again! This books bring them alive, and provides a beginner's understanding of just what the classics can mean to anyone. This book is both educational, as well as inspiring - even to anyone on a desert island for the past 50 years. I only wish the opera offering(s) were more extensive;maybe Zorn and August should write a similar version exclusively for opera - I wish they would. This text was required reading for a summer school class at our local Clark College, but it has become a key volume in my meager musical library, and will be referred to often."
+1,The Butchering of a Great Story,"There are so many departures from the story the book tells.. I won't even bother to list them.. I suppose there are some who might enjoy the movie but having read the book first I was thoroughly disappointed. The makers of this movie vainly attempt to spice up a great story with everything the story is not. They try to make a war movie out a book with only one battle scene.. they try to add a romantic twist to a story without any romance at all. As a Christian there are sweet elements of this classic story that are so muddled by all the additional fluff in the movie as to make it completely worthless. If you are interested in the movie because you loved the book, you are looking in the wrong place. You won't find much of anything resembling the book in this movie. I purchased this movie against the recommendations of reviewers like those found here.. Don't make the same mistake.. Pass on this one."
+1,Visually stunning but story adulterated,"The movie captures the look and feel of Narnia and many scenes are beautifully blocked and filmed. However, the movie's creators tampered too much with the actual story. This is a flaw not because they ""should"" or ""must"" copy the books exactly;we all recognize that some creativity may be required to retell a book's story as a smashingly good movie. This, they failed to do. The ridiculous attempt at a love story between Susan and the Prince was embarassing. And turning Miraz the usurper into the first acceptor of the new land was totally unnecessary and ineffective. News flash: There is a reason these stories have stood the test of time and been read and re-read by children and adults, generation after generation-- they are good stories! Don't mess with them unless it's absolutely necessary and is done effectively."
+1,Abominable,"90% of it was not in the book. Strong misunderstanding of the book or it's themes.Basically this was a scifi channel movie (ie terrible) with better actors and special effects.Whoever was responsible for this movie should be tied to a pole and whipped, then allowed to go back and play dungeons and dragons by himself in the basement.They could have found someone who could resonate with the book and bring it forward in a new light. Instead they found someone who felt a need to make it a nonstop meaningless sequence of stupid fight scenes.If the movie is only 10% based on the book, don't use it's name. Try and sell your sad movie on it's own merits."
+1,Outrageous,"As many others have said, the unnecessary deviations from the book were just horrible. Why not just make up a new story about Narnia that Lewis never told before ?The character relationship development was horrible."
+1,Infuriatingly Inaccurate! 10 Thumbs Down,"*** Infuriatingly Inaccurate! *** Die Hard Narian Fans take heed to my advice and don't even waste your time on this movie. For example Disney thought that it was ok to allow Prince Caspian to KISS Queen Susan ( Attention Disney: That NEVER happened in the book! ). There are a number of other inaccurate happenings in this movie, but I will not waste your time to list them all ... This movie is in my own Top TEN most hated movies of all time. I REFUSE to buy this version. I will not waste my money on it!!!"
+1,It deviated a lot from the book,"Really, the title of my review is my review. The movie deviated a lot from the book and being a lover of Narnia, that was very disappointing to me. I hate what they did to Peter's character, I was annoyed by the added ""love interest"" and most importantly, Aslan was often left out. I love in the book the picture of faith and trust with Lucy having to decide whether to follow Aslan even when noone else believed her that he was there. That was not fully addressed in the movie - I suppose cut in leu of more battle scenes and false tension between Peter and Caspian. sigh. A very pretty movie though - I loved the river god - just sadly altered."
+2,Narnia strikes again!!,"Some sequels do not carry the intensity and glory of their pilot movies. This movie definitely does. The main characters are all back and they are involved in an attempt to restore Narnia to its formal glory. The action is top notched and the story grips you from the beginning. The blu-ray version looks great and the sound is crisp and intense. Although some of the movie is not actually in C.S. Lewis' novel, it still stays true to the story line and fans of the beloved series will love this movie. I can't wait until the third movie release. Bring it on!!!"
+2,Excellent Blu-ray Quality,"I was very pleased with my purchase of ""The Chronicles of Narnia"" in blu-ray format. I found the picture and sound to be of the highest quality. I have no complaints about my purchase."
+2,very good movie,this movie when i saw it in the theaters was a very good movie. I believe if you liked the first one you'll like this one even better.. worth getting. I'll be getting it soon myself when I get the money to do so.
+2,Prince Caspian - Book #4,"This was a great movie, although not quite as good as the first one. I would still recommend for those Narnia lovers to buy it, just be prepared to be slightly confused from the skipping of books and information. It all makes sense at the end, but you may have to watch it several times for everything to fit with the first movie. If you've read the books, it's no problem, except if you're like me and haven't read the books since you were in 4th grade. Still good though, love to see where the kids end up."
+1,So disappointed,"When The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe came out I didn't want to see it. I practically learned to read on the books, and they have remained favorite annual re-reads. As it turned out, I had no choice but to see it, through my work, and I was amazingly and pleasantly surprised.So I decided to see Prince Caspian too. Again I was surprised, but this time I was surprised by my disappointment. Did not follow the storyline at all. A lot of noise and violence, that was my main impression."
+2,Great family movie for Older kids,"This is a great story about the classic battle of good versus evil. Well written, beautiful views and adventure to keep kids interested. My kids also like the talking Narnian animals. If you like the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, you will like this also. The next one is the Voyage of the Dawn Treader, another well loved ""Chronicle'' in the series:)"
+1,2 stars out of 4,"The Bottom Line:Repeating the formula of the moderately-better ""The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"" (poor CGI, lots of religious references, and uneven performances) but with a worse script and a terrible turn by Ben Barnes as a hunky European version of the film's title character, Prince Caspian not only fails as a self-contained film, but bodes very poorly for the franchise."
+2,Pretty good...,"I love CS Lewis and the Narnia series. This movie was better than the first, I downgraded it one star because they deviated from the books, I understand why they did it, but it will make it harer in future movies to stay true to the story line."
+1,Not nearly as good as the first movie,"I had never read the books, but I really enjoyed the first 'Narnia' movie. Seemed like a pleasant mix of child literature and fantasy writing, and that movie was a pleasant surprise (part 'Harry Potter', part 'Lord of the Rings'). This new one isn't nearly as good though; the acting seems more stilted, the story isn't as interesting, and the religious overtones are much more prevalent. I was looking forward to this, but can't recommend it others"
+2,Prince Caspian,"With More Action and Violence in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian I would say this is one of the best Narnia Movies I have seen. I do wish it had more of adventure like the first movie.About 85% of the movie was one big battle. It doesn't beat The ""Lord of The Rings"" Trilogy in action, but it does have more creatures. As a movie critic for Prince Caspian, I give this 4 out of a possible 5 stars."
+1,Wasted my money,The disc was a region 1 and i cudnt watch it!!!!!!!!!!!!! And i could not change my Samsung player to multi region.
+1,not for everyone ...,"Well, it depends what you want. If that is another cute fantasy film with Disney-esque animals and wise-cracking, snogging, contemporary teenagers (""Sorted!""), plus some soft-cheesy music at the end, then this is your movie. If you want something that Lewis might have regarded without horror and despair, this isn't it."
+1,terrible movie,"This movie is absaloutley awful, the acting was so bad, it made me cringe in my seat. This is one example where they should have completely recasted. It was also upsetting when it decided that it wanted to be ""Lord of the Rings"" with all the screenshots and battles. I love the books, the Chronicles of Narnia are one of my favorite series, and the previous adaptation of ""The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe"" I loved, but this strayed much too far from the book. The reason the four children slipped by with no acting ability in the first one was because their roles were not so serious. I mean, here they are killing other human beings without even flinching! Susan just whips out her bow and shoots trained soldiers off their horses with the nonchalance of getting out of bed! I tend to be very hard on movies. If you can sit through terrible unconvincing acting that makes Vin Diesels ""Fast and the Furious"" look like ""There Will be Blood"", than it's a mildly enjoyable time at the cinema."
+2,Best Movie,My son and my neice and nephew fell in love wiht this movie. Teh have watched pry a hundred times. There favorite is azland the lion. This made an awesoem gift. Thanks.
+1,Is that supposed to be irony?,"Not only was this a poor followup to an initial success in the first of the Narnia films, but it would be a dreadfully poor stand-alone film. The plot was convoluted and hard to follow, and while the original cast did well, the additions just left no memorable trace. The story, itself, felt like it wasn't well fleshed out, or the editing wasn't properly done resulting in a plot that felt forced and an audience that didn't care. The film was beautiful to watch. Its landscapes and CGI were stunning, on par with the first film."
+2,Excellent Service,"Classic 3-disk Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian:I can only comment that the disk came 2-3 days after my order, so it was really delivered fast.Due to the combination of many situations over the past month we have been unable to watch the film, outtakes, etc. I'm sure the quality will be excellent, and I look forward to a breathing spell to watch it all."
+2,Used DVD,"I have always been afraid to purchase used products online in fear of the condition I would receive them. However, this used DVD was in perfect condition, came in the original case, and I experienced no problems while watching it."
+1,No Audio Output From Blu-Ray Version,"Warning to those with older Receivers. This Blu-Ray disk only has a DTS audio soundtrack in English. If you have a Receiver, like I do, that only decodes Dolby Digital 5.1, there is no audio output.The rest of this review is for the clueless producers of this Blu-Ray disk. Obviously they have learned nothing from the costly lost sales of the war with HD-DVD. People like me are not going to buy an expensive new Receiver just to play a particular movie on Blu-Ray. Especially with six audio formats to cover and perhaps more to come! I will rent this movie on DVD and wait for the audio wars to end. Since Blu-Ray has plenty of capacity, I do not see any reason why an English Dolby 5.1 soundtrack could not be included to ensure backwards compatibility. Particularly since Dolby 5.1 is already provided on this disk in other languages. From reading various blogs and reviews, I know I am not the only potential lost sale."
+1,I don't care if they don't make another movie,"I usually like movies with war scenes but this one's just aWful, so awful it's embarrassing."
+1,Wrong Item,The seller sent the wrong item and has never sent the item ordered. Said I needed to pay to ship the wrong item back but that he did not have the item ordered. Very disappointed.
+1,terrible quality when it did play,Let me start with my internet connection was great. I checked my connection and my settings 7 times. And I had rented another movie from Amazon and it played flawlessly. And just to be absolutely sure I rented yet another movie(all 48 HR paid movies) and that one worked perfect. At least 10 times I for a error message saying you are having trouble playing this title please try again or choose another movie. Or you are unable to view this movie etc... When it did play it was terrible quality. Or a scene would freeze up but the audio still continued. Very dissapointed.
+2,Andrew Adamson has done it again,"This is the sequel to the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe which was an awesome movie. I still remember when my aunty first bought me the Chronicles of Narnia book collection. Once I started reading the first book, I couldn't stop and read the entire series in about a day and a half. Now that Prince Caspian is out, there are only five more to go. The next one is called Voyage of the Dawn Treader which will be just as good if not better than its predecessors. The only junk thing is waiting for it to come out!"
+2,One of My Favorite Movies,"First of all, is this movie for kids? Maybe. Most scenes are. However it would be good if parents would see this movie beforehand, because some of the action scenes are intense.I loved this movie from start to end. I'm 23 years old, and I have read the Narnia books, and I thought this adaptation blew the book out of the water! EXCELLENT! The director really knew what he was doing on this movie. I loved the first movie, but this one is much much better.There is a lot of action scenes that are done very well, and are very breath taking whenever you see the different creatures in Narnia in battle.There is plenty of comedy, action, adventure, and also a love story. It has a little bit of everything. I don't think they are going to beat this movie with the other ones however. I think this is Narnia at its best."
+1,Disney Sells out,"Well folks, I will not deal with the story. That is not what irritates me. First, the three disk set has two ""bland"" labeled DVDs. The third one looks like the play disk, but is a disk for Ipod or MS Media disk player. To make things more difficult, Disney wants some kind of input code number as if you were loading softwarwe. In my case the thing didn't work.Also, I am sooo sick and tired of Disney putting a ton of movies on DVD for sale at the beginning of their disks. Sure, it only takes about 8 clicks of the remote to get by them, but why should we have to do more than one click.I thought it was about time someone mentions these points."
+2,One of Disney's Best,"Movies don't get much better than this! Excellent casting, plot, special effects, you name it. And all this with one of the least popular books in the Narnia series. My family, for one, is very disappointed that Disney has dropped the funding for the third movie in this series, ""Voyage of the Dawntreader"". I guess Disney's original vision for good family entertainment has taken a back seat to profit."
+1,Disappointing sequel,"This sequel is greatly inferior to the first movie. Where the first one had an interesting story, nice atmospheric environment with the ice world, and a sense of awe, this sequel is almost nothing but fights and chases. Very dull."
+2,Better action than the first,"On the whole, the film is quite good. It features excellent action, well choreographed battle sequences, and solid CGI work. The storyline is believable for the most part. The only major complaint from my sister is the ""octopus"" kiss at the end. I agree that it didn't seem to fit with the rest of the film. Other than that, I encourage you to see Prince Caspian."
+1,Very disappointing,"I thoroughly enjoyed the first Narnia movie in fact I own it. Prince Caspian was nothing short of boring to me & my husband. It was far removed from the book, just a glimpse of Aslan & numerous senseless battle scenes. The Ice Queen got my attention but for just as long as she was on the screen."
+2,Great,My Family is busy and on the go a lot. this movies brought us all together for a couple hours. this movie is awsome. its a nice break from the ordinary of everyday life.
+1,Not to happy,This was suppose to be a new DVD however it does not work very good. We had to go to the video store and rent one from them to watch it.
+2,"2nd verse, better than the 1st","This is a wonderful second chapter to the Narnia series. The choice of actors is excellent and the CGI mixed with the live action is completely cool. This is one of the few fantasy movies that makes for beleivable looking characters out of the non-human races. The first movie was great and followed the orignal story so well, and the follow-up did not fail in its mission either. The children have grown as have their characters and it is wonderful. The story from begining to end is intrigueing and again, follows C.S.Lewis' story so well, that I would defintly tell anyone to get this for their collection. A wonderful movie for anyone of any age."
+1,Disappointing,"Unfortunately, I respectfully disagree with some of the other commentators. I don't think this movie was particularly good. It was considerably violent -- Despite the caution taken to not show much blood, innumerable people/creatures are killed, even by our heroes. But the non-stop battles don't serve to advance the plot much, and there is poor, if any, real character development. While I loved the books and enjoyed the first movie, sadly, I could hardly wait until this second installment was over. Hopefully they'll do better next time."
+2,Prince Caspain!!!!!,"I didn't like this movie, I LOVED it! I thought it was just as good as the first one and I am really loking forward to the other 5 in the series. Being a fan of the books I did notice some differences but I thought they added to the story and still kept with Lewis's main themes. As some viewers have said this movie is a little more violent but I think its still as magical as the first."
+2,Great,The item Arrived on time and the quality was outstanding. It was very professionally wrapped and set up for mailing.
+2,Great,Very good product. Just a advertised. Was worth every little penny I spent! Very happy with this purchase! Awesome! Pleased!
+2,Narnia 2,"This movie did not capture the magic of the first, but the more times I have watched it, I have enjoyed it more. The focus should be on Lucy following Aslan, yet this is a very good sequel."
+1,terribly disapointed,"I greatly enjoyed this book, but found almost no similarities between it and this movie. The plot was completely wrong. Prince Caspian is described as a child in the book. His uncle speaks to him as though he were a small child, certainly not a young man. Aslan is very minor in the movie, which takes all the power right out of it. All the battle scenes are ridiculous. They changed almost everything important. The only thing they were on target with is they capture the essence of reepacheep perfectly, but other than that this movie is a huge waste of time, if you love c.s. lewis. Maybe you would like it if you never read the book. But honestly the book is much more interesting"
+1,A disappointment and where is the book?,"I thought ""The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"" was brilliant. I could not wait for this movie to be released in theatres. I waited two and a half years for this film and I was disappointed. I thought that there was hardly anything from the book at all. There was way too many things added in this film like the battle at Miraz's Castle, Susan and Caspian being in love, and the White Witch almost coming back to life. None of those things happened in the book. In the last movie at least they tried hard to stick to the book, but in this film it seemed like there was no effort for that at all. I also did not like the addition of certain creatures like the giant walking trees. If you have not read any of ""The Chronicles of Narnia"" books, then maybe you will like this movie, but if you love the books you may not like this film at all."
+2,Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian,I saw this movie in the theater and wanted it for my iPad to see over and over again. Amazon is the best way to go to purchase online videos. I highly recommend this movie and appreciate Amazon.
+1,"Ok, but definetly not great","This 2nd one is definetly not as good as the first one. I'm big into movies and always buy blu-ray, especially when it comes to animated stuff. Younger kids might like it just as much, but I didn't at all. I was kind of lost in the beginning trying to remember where the last one left off, so it would be a wise decision to watch the first one right before watching the second one. Wish they would have made it more exciting and better overall."
+1,"Good lord, what rubbish","I realise this is a childrens film... but it's dire. Like scream out loud dire. And long enough to make you wonder 'why did I just waste a significant part of my life to this?' The first half is pretty decent but then come the battle scenes. Moronic tosh. Oh so many pregnant pauses - mid battle - while people stop and gaze in to the distance... so many blatant copies of Lord Of The Rings scenes but without the style or competence... so many opportunities to kill the bad guy which are not taken... I walked away from the TV multiple times because it was, well, so crap. Frustrating crap at that. Avoid at all costs and watch LOTR instead."
+1,Disappointing - stick with the 1st movie,"I purchased this for my 11 year old son for Christmas. He has the first movie and has watched it numerous times. After we watched this movie I asked how he liked it. His response was same as mine. We give this a D rating, at best, a C. I have a feeling he won't be watching this over and over again."
+2,Great Movie - Great Buy!,"I pre-ordered The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and I could not have been happier with the result! I am absolutely in love with the discounted price and the pre-order guarantee with DVDs. And I am again satisfied with the shipping and the condition of the film in the mail."
+2,Love Narnia,"My only disappointment in this movie has to do with the variations from the book. Otherwise, it kept Narnia alive from the hard-to-beat 1st movie in the series."
+2,Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian,"This was a good movie I liked it, but since this is the last movie that all four of the Pevensies are in Narnia together I really have no desire to watch the last film.The battle scene was awesome but not as good and the first film battle. But this wasn't a bad movie, I might buy it on DVD."
+1,What a Disappointment,"I grew up on the Narnia Books and thought The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was well adapted to the big screen. However, Prince Caspian seemed to try to add all of the adventures of current box office hits rather than going with the strength of the story. Everything seemed too over the top: the battlescenes, the attempt at a love line between Caspian and Susan, the lack of quality character improvement. Urf. The scenery and cinematography don't make up for the lack of substance. If they can't pull it together for Dawn Treader, this will be a movie series to miss..."
+2,Great sequel,"This 2nd installment in the Narnia movie franchise picks up one year after the end of the first movie; in England time. When our four heroes return to Narnia, it is actually a millenium later. But the ensuing movie is just as exciting as the first one, with even some romance thrown in at the end. Like any good fantasy movies, Prince Caspian has several grand battle scenes, creatures of various species interacting with each other in English, great swordfighting, and some double-crossing, both by good guys and by the bad guys. All in all, a great 2+ hours of movie-watching experience. Some of the movie does take part in the night, so turn of the lights while watching it."
+2,A very well done sequel!,"We bought this DVD[ASIN:B00005JPH2 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian] right before the holidays. So far, my family has watched at least half a dozen times. On one of our 7 hours drive to a ski resort, my kids (13 and 12 yrs old) watched both of the Narnia DVD (White Witch and Prince Caspian) back to back. They really liked both DVDs, though my daughter think that the first DVD (White witch) has a prettier Narnia (snow, everything).The Prince Caspian DVD add a bit Shakespear drama to the story. The actors are very good, especially the one playing Miraz.Highly recommend this to any Narnia fans!"
+2,Great Family Movie,"This is a great and fun family movies. The video is excellent. The audio, 7.1 DTS master audio was some what disappointing. The audio was average and by far, does not make the top 25 list for best sound (audio track) on blu ray."
+2,The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,"Prince Caspian has everything you want in a movie. Action, drama, suspence and even an unexpected romance. But the thing that really blew me away was the originality.It wasn't The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe all over again as most sequels are. It is so much more intense and in-depth than the first one. The feeling, aroma andpresence is a whole new concept. Even the majority of the charaters we've never seen before (with the exception of the Pevensie children, Aslan, Hunger, Thirst,and yes, the White Witch). Now I know the producers didn't write the original story, but isn't that the delimna of all modern age movies? C.S. Lewis deserves much ofcredit for this masterful production as he was the one who started the legendary chronicle. Prince Caspian was definatly the best movie of it's time and I give itfive stars as it deserves. After all isn't Narnia supposed to be magical?"
+1,Narnian History Rewritten by Hollywood,"I gave this installment of ""The Chronicles of Narnia"" two stars only because of the special effects. The story really departed from the book and could have been much better had it followed the book more closely. In the book, Prince Caspian was a young boy, NOT an adult. The Disney folks only made him an adult so they could work in a love interest with Queen Susan. I don't object to a love interest in a movie if it belongs. In this case, it was totally uncalled for. Finally, too many scenes were taken out that were in the book. For example, Aslan's romp with Bacchus and the Mynaids. Other scenes were substituted that were not in the book at all, such as the over-long battle scene in King Miraz's castle. In this installment of the Narnian Chronicles, Disney has rewritten history. For shame, Disney!"
+1,Wretched,"C.S. Lewis has to be rolling over in his grave, as this pathetic adaptation abandons his story early on and turns into a smarmy, boring CGI exercise. Pointless battles, pointless special effects, flat characters, ridiculous dialog and no sense of wonder at all. The film invents half baked soap opera subplots that go nowhere. I can't imagine a worse film adaptation. Prince Caspian is the weakest of the Narnia books, but it is a jewel compared to this dreck."
+1,Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis or Andrew Adamson?,"Apparently Andrew Adamson thinks he can tell a better story than C.S. Lewis. Saying this movie is ""based"" on the book by the same title would be using the word ""based"" very loosely. While there are some commonalities between the two, probably 80 to 90% of the movie is comprised of material not in the book. If you are watching the movie without having ever read the books then it could be called a decent story. However, if you are expecting it to re-tell the story of Prince Caspian, then you will be greatly disappointed.Once again, Hollywood thought they could improve a story by re-making it, and once again they failed. A prime example . . . the added ""romance"" between two of the main characters. This was the worst addition of all!"
+1,caspian falls short,"It is unfortunate that there was not a ""C.S. Lewis"" fan club to keep an eye on these movie makers like the Lord of the Rings fans did. There are many beauties and strengths of the Narnia series so far, but in Caspian, the departure from the novel changes the story in an extremely unfortunate way. There is no real justification for the filmmakers' changing the story, it is change for the sake of change. They could have adhered more closely to the book without losing anything. Caspian was my favorite book of the series, and the movie is terribly disappointing. Peter and Caspian were allies, not antagonists. For the sake of ""high concept,"" the filmmakers have pretty much gutted the story. Good luck with all that. We are stuck with this version now, in the sequence. The actors continue to be good, but the story has been altered for no apparent reason. Sorry, I wish I could have liked this more. There was a lot of potential."
+1,Disappointed,"I waited anxiously and patiently for the video release of Prince Caspian. As someone who has read the whole Narnia series, I was greatly disappointed in this movie. Yeah the special affects were cool, and most kids will probably like the movie. But this movie deviates so far from the original book that it would be easier to list the similarities between the two. Anyone who is a fan of C.S. Lewis' books should not waste their time seeing this."
+2,A different Adventure,"Yes. Yes. I know. This was not the book. You are right, it was not. Not even close. Just think of it as a different author telling a different story, in a different format, using familiar characters.The story and adventure were good.The action was exciting.The production was good.For a family film, it is worth keeping around."
+1,"Almost All Fighting, Next to No Interesting Dialogue","This movie is essentially a 2-hour fight scene with about 20 minutes of half-interesting dialogue and story sprinkled in. Terribly violent and uninteresting. Honestly the most fighting I have ever seen in any movie (including Matrix Reloaded). I wholly regret the $1.99 I spent to rent it. Unless you want to see endless stabbings and blunt force traumas, do not see this movie."
+2,Great movie,Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is a great movie because it was in blu ray and everyone should watch and own it.
+2,Once more for Narnia!,"The second installment of the Narnia series. The blockbuster movie of the beloved classic by C. S. Lewis. Peter, Mary, Edmund, and Lucy return to Narnia to help free the Narnians from invaders. They join forces with prince caspian to triumph over evil once again and save Narnia."
+1,the chronicles of cash cow narnia,"Caspian lacks the heart and charm of Lion, Witch, Wardrobe. It felt stale, confusing and similar to the first film, full of dazzling critters rushing head first into another battle to save some ancient kingdom or whatever. It had been almost twenty-five years since I'd read Caspian, so I didn't remember the story. I had a hard time understanding the time frame relative to LWW. I wonder how they're going to gloss over The Horse and His Boy, that one sucked."
+2,Better than the Novel (for once),"I don't get to say this very often, but the Prince Caspian movie was better than the novel.When I read through the Narnia series a few months ago, I had the thought that for the books to be made into good films, the Disney writers were going to have to add some scenes, to fill in the blanks where C.S. Lewis' high creativity fell short.This film does a great job filling in the blanks. 4 or 5 key scenes were added to the film rather seemlessly, and moviegoers who haven't read the books in a long while won't even realize which scenes are new to the story. I had a hard enough time distinguishing, and I just read the novels.All that said, the movie is a good time...humorous, action-packed, tense, and creative. More than anything, the film paints an accurate picture of Lucy's faith journey with Aslan and how her siblings learn with her.Fun times.--- Reviewed by Jonathan Stephens"
+2,great movie for everyone,"I love the second it was great and a good movie for the children to set and watch. Ti was alot more fight sceens in the movie,i think the best ones yet. This movie all together made me want to go and buy the bboks."
+2,"Review the product, not the movie!",All these reviews seem to be about the movie itself! I want to know what's in the boxed set and I'm not finding that information. The movie was good--so how about this DVD edition?
+2,Solid follow up,Very good movie. For children 7 and up...any younger they may not grasp the concept.
+1,Like most sequels,"They rushed making it and it is not at the quality as the first. Not a movie that I will watch over and over, dissapointed is my overall opinion."
+2,Pure Excellence!,"What a great movie!! Much better than the first, the action is awesome, the scenery beautiful, the music just wonderful, and the actors were, as always, brilliant. I just loved this film and how the characters came together at the end to fight the Talmarians. There were a few bothering scenes as when Caspian and Peter would fight, but Susan's character was great. At one point it reminded me of Legolas fighting and Lucy looks so grown up and her character's growth from the first film is very nicely done. Edmund fights more in this film and he's also great, his character comes full circle as you'll see and the horse shots were some of my favorites as well. A must buy for anyone!!"
+1,Soylent Dick says: Utter Trash,The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe was bad enough. But THIS effort was so bad as to be beneath commenting on. The other negative reviews have said it all for me.
+1,A Child's Book of Saints?????????????,"When I ordered this book, I was hoping to get a book for my daughter that would teach her about the Catholic saints. I think this book is better read under the influence of hallucinogenics or in a state of temporary insanity. I don't know where the author is coming from. Take this review however you want. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK."
+1,Battery-charging problems,"I cannot believe I paid so much for a camcorder that has such a JUNKIE battery charger built in. If it gets bumped even slightly, or has too much pressure on the cord just laying there, it comes out. You pick up a camera thinking it is charged, and find out it is NOT!! Bought before going on vacation, & called the store upon my return to complain. They said, ""That is just Sony's way of making you buy a separate charger."" After several months of hassles, I notified Sony about my dissatisfaction with this, & their customer service rep sent me a smart-alec reply by e-mail. Won't buy another Sony product if that is how they take care of customers. Sandy"
+1,Sony Handycam [messed] up my computer,"The USB software bundled by Sony for transferring images to computer COMPLETELY [MESSED] UP MY SYSTEM. The installation is very dicey. You need to do things in a precise order. It is prone to getting [messed] up,... it can't be fixed. As usual, the Sony software is a mess.Their instructions for unscrambling the mess don't work. They just get you deeper into the woods.Be sure to get the extended warranty if you buy this product. You will probably need it. As for the computer, it may require a complete disk wipe and reinstallation. God help you if you have RAID or something else. WHAT A MESS. Sony is big enough that they don't care. They don't have to."
+2,Great for a Mac DV user,"This is the camcorder I will buy on my next paycheck. I own an Apple PowerBook G3 (bronze), and needed a camcorder, as we're expecting our first child in August. Why not go with DV?You learn a lot! First Adobe Premiere is cheaper than Apple's Final Cut Pro. Then you find out that Premiere works better with Sony cameras than Canon. Then you find out that only some FireWire cards work with Premiere and which Sony models those support. If you are like me, you learn that you have two models that could work, and one of them was just discontinued. The DCR-TRV900 was perfect! Well, NightShot would have been fun, but it has everything else. I went to a video store to handle it, and it works as advertised; even the SteadyShot!Next step is to see how it works in combination, but all signs point to a good experience."
+2,Handy little pocket reference,"I purchased this to put in my camping supplies. I found myself pulling it out frequeuntly to use around the house. I think I'm gonna buy another.Pros:solid, waterproof constructionextremely helpful collection of knotsinstructions are clear and easy to followCons:none"
+2,What's Knot to like?,Great little knot guide! Good illustrations and directions are included. Nice small pocket size or put it in your workshop...
+2,small but durable,"It's much smaller than I thought but it is made of hard plastic and should withstand the elements. I bought this to go in my survival bag, it does not take up much space and weighs very little. I'm trying to get an assortment of books/guides to put in my bag that are like this and will not get ruined if rained on."
+2,Very useful and makes for a fun game,The knots on these cards (which are very durable) are useful and you and your friends/family can challenge on who can tie them the fastest.
+2,Nice clear illustrations,"This is a handy little reference. It's about the size of a credit card, but twice as thick. Suitable for a wallet or pocket.There are six cards, double-sided, and some two knots, for a total of 15 knots. The cards are fastened together, so there's no chance you'll lose one of them.I'm just getting started learning knots, and I have tried a few of these. So far this has been a good help. This will be handy to have around. With practice, I'll have a few of these committed to memory."
+1,Still not arrived 8 days later...,"I cannot review the actual product, since I still have not received it. No sense in ordering this using amazon prime, as it has been 8 days since my initial order, and FedEx doesn't even have the package, even though it was marked as shipped. Disappointing, as this was for a gift, and now must find an alternative. If I do ever get the package, I'll be returning it.Do not order from this vendor. I will update my review if possible if this ever arrives."
+2,Handy reference.,Bought as an inexpensive gift and got one for my self. Useful instructions and pictures in a compact source. .
+2,Fantastic!!!,"This item is great! Very clear instructions/illustrations and explanations for use. Light, compact, waterproof. Covers all the most useful knots and then some. Get this, it's a no brainer."
+2,buena guia,"buena guia, la recomiendo para el uso outdoor,, mucha versatilidad y variedad en amarres . gracias, recomiendo perfectamente el producto, saludos"
+1,Disgusting,"Kettle corn should have a subtle sugar crunch. This did not. It tasted chemically bitter. I usually read labels, but did not think about it when buying this product. I would never have purchased anything with sucralose. I threw it out."
+1,Sucralose!,This popcorn is sweetened with sucralose. Do a search to read about sucralose. I'm not eating this or feeding it to my family.
+1,Very Little Flavor,"I know this popcorn is healthy and all but it has very little flavor. I have had much better kettle korn, maybe kettle korn that is not as healthy, but at least I can taste it."
+2,From Longy,I'm never surprised by anything Connie Francis does. In this album she takes on the greats from Patsy Cline to Hank Williams and does not disappoint. Well worth the purchase for any Connie Francis and Country fan.
+2,Makes sense,"The Smart Spot made sense to me. I liked the business stories and explanations about energy in the ""physical world."" Instead of pop-psychology, there are plausible answers based on what the author apparently ""sees"". What's more, the techniques seem to be within reach.But does the stuff described in Smart Spot really work? I tried the procedure for grounding in a meeting and was pretty surprised at how much it helped.I wish there were more ""energy explanations"" in the book. North obviously perceives more than most of us, and I wish she had taken more risks to explain what happens on the non-verbal plane. Maybe her next book. (I also wish she would attend my next meeting and tell me what really went on.)This book has great ""visualizations"" that are not intimidating and that actually seem to work."
+2,Excellent,"First book I've read that makes sense / is understandable to normal people. Unlike the usual stupifying fare, felt I could use some of this in the real world. Diagrams were helpful. Definitely a different take on intuition...."
+2,Timeless,"This is truly a timeless book. Great for young or old. The illustrations are beautiful and at this price you won't be disappointed. My wife and I shared this book with our granddaughter and she would ask us over and over ""let's read Ratty and Mole"". We are so happy to be able to find this edition again and share it with our great-grandchildren."
+1,So very sad,"When publishers abridge classics such as The Wind in the Willows they must be very respectful. And they should not make their own determinations of what a child can and cannot absorb or enjoy. It is very sad that they cut ""The Piper at the Gates of Dawn"" from this edition. Children can and will get something valuable from such contemplatve texts, but only if we allow them access!"
+1,Deceptive presentation,"This product is abridged and not what I wanted. If Amazon wishes to sell an abridged version of a product the word ""ABRIDGED"" should be at the top of the page in big flashing letters, not buried somewhere."
+2,Great Illustrations for W in the W,"The book, of course, is a classic. The illustrations by Inga Moore are delightful. I'm planning on reading it to our grandsons, but they won't enjoy it as much as I do. Like Winnie the Pooh, there's more in it for adults than for small children."
+2,Complex,"This was a very interesting book. As I read it I felt like Toad was a `Prodigal Son', who came back only far enough to receive acceptance, then returned to his bad habits till he was in trouble again.It reminded me much of myself, playing at being Christian before really giving Christ all areas of my life. Like Toad I would repent, but then not really change.Rat was wise and resourceful, Mole was tender and caring and awe-full like a child yet also very wise. Badger is like a wise mature old mentor or guide, sent to give direction, and lead one to find one's own purpose in life.Yet the mix of Animal and Human society just did not make sense to me. It felt like a badly planned Narnia novel. It did not explain how the animal and human worlds came to interact and share a language or culture.But over all it was a fun read even if dry in some spots.(First written as Journal Reading Notes in 1999.)"
+1,It's Abridged,"I bought this copy of Kenneth Grahame's wonderful classic because the illustrations were so lovely. When I read the book however, I realized that this book, albeit with beautiful illustrations, was heavily abridged. I am sorely disappointed by this, and feel it should be clearly marked in the labeling of the book."
+2,A Beautiful Book,"I bought a similar Inga Moore version of this book for my son and we love it. The text has been ""sensitively abridged"" to make it appropriate for young children and the result is a delightful story that brings small animals to vivid life. Inga Moore's illustrations are what drew me to this book. They are wonderfully detailed and evocative of the beauty of the Thames Valley."
+1,The Wind in the Willows,"This was probably one of my most favorite books when I was young. I remember my mother reading it to me and how wonderfully Mr. Grahame captured the countryside and the wonderful characters. All memorable!But now we come to this one. A totally beautifully illustrated rendition it is (though it really is hard in my mind to beat Ernest H. Shepard's wonderful Rat, Badger, Toad and all!). The reason for the 1 star is two fold. One, it's an abridged version. Yes, I know it's for consumption by younger folk. I was, however, maybe 4 or 5 when it was first read to me. Why do we continue to sell our children short? The biggest reason though for the poor rating is that several chapters have been left out. The one I have always loved the best is ""The Piper at the Gates of Dawn."" A beautiful tale of heroism, compassion, and love. It's not in this edition. An outrage! I will NOT buy this book and I will certainly NOT recommend it to others!"
+2,Excellent,Was the same product as advertised and it arrived in perfect condition. Price was much lower then auto parts stores. Easy to install and looks awesome.
+2,Wooden Ships and Iron Men!,"No greater recommendation can be made than to note that the intrepid and honorable Horatio Hornblower is given as one of the great influences in the life of that other most-famous fictional Captain, one James Tiberius Kirk."
+2,Great adventures on the high seas!,"As usual, wonderful stories of the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. One gets involved in his novels and will just want to read more about this time period and being part of the sealore!"
+2,Classic,"I love historical fiction like the Hornblower series, the O'Brian books, and more recent gems like ""The Triumph and the Glory"". C.S. Forester has written another spellbinding novel in ""Lieutenant Hornblower"", I highly recommend it."
+2,Another great Hornblower book!,"Like all the Hornblower books, this one entertains with sea battles and adventures. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series."
+2,A Good Read and Typical Hornblower,If you like sea novels and if you like the Hornblower series then you'll like this book. It's typical Hornblower and invokes thoughts of a long gone age of adventure on the high seas. Enjoy the complete series...
+2,Young Hornblower is OK,"This series is, for me, stronger when Hornblower is a young officer learning his craft and developing his skill base. This was a book I enjoyed and which prompted me to continue with the series to the end."
+1,Sharp looking but quite thin!,"My husband doesn't like to wear shirts under his dress shirts; however, he will have to with these. I ordered 2 whites and 1 tan. They are nice looking but very, very thin. The retail tags say $45. I'd be quite upset if I had paid that much! I guess for $9.99, they'll be okay. I didn't save a lot though cause now I have to buy some new t-shirts to wear underneath! If you don't have a white-collar job, these would be fine (at a reasonable price) for occassional wear. However, my husband has to wear them everyday, and I doubt they will hold up well since they are so thin."
+1,Material is too thin,"I ordered several designs of the Cacharel shirts and was very disappointed when they arrived because the fabric was extremely thin. I always wear a white undershirt, and that fact was very evident since one could literally see through the shirt."
+2,The only light motorists notice,"I have installed this set on my bike to get the attention of NYC motorists who, from experience with other warning devices, would otherwise fail to notice me or the bike in traffic. Having tried LED flashing lamps and other warning indicators, the strobe is the only lamp visible in daylight and sufficiently intense to prevent motorists from opening doors, making turns and blissfully changing lanes in ignorance of a cyclist. My only complaint concerns their reliability. I had to have two sets replaced until I got one that kept working. The lamps deplete AA batteries rapidly and I recommend using 2000 mAhr rechargeable NiMh cells which will provide an operational life of a couple of hours."
+2,CUSTER AND CRAZY HORSE,"Two of the greatest figures in historical history are put under the microscope. Not only do we learn and walk in the lives of George Armstrong Custer but with General Crazy Horse, an almost Christ-like figure of humility and master of warfare. Crazy Horse fought for his people and their right to their land. Custer was a very complex character who loved his wife and his country, however, he believed he could never be defeated, a modern day warrior with Caesar complex. Robert Skimin has the skill and ability to present these two great leaders warts and all.What exactly led to the Battle of the Little Bighorn. It's inside these pages."
+2,SKIMAN HITS HOME RUN WITH NEW CUSTER BOOK.,This is a wonderful novel written by a gifted author. It's the best book on Custer ever written. Thanks Bob Skimin for keeping me up nights while reading your book.
+2,An interesting book about an interesting person,"I found the book to be strange in some regards. Professor Washington seemed to harbor no bad feelings toward any Southerner, or even his former owners. That aside, the book is very interesting. His point of view on slavery and Southern race relations are unlike any other I've heard. Regardless of what another review says, he was definately not a selfish person in any way. He only seemed to care about his school and work, not personal life. He states that he doesnt play any games of any sort. Read this book if you want a refreshing view of post-Civil War race relations."
+2,"Enlightening historical narrative, with public speaking bits","This book is a fascinating historical account of the atmosphere of America during Reconstruction. The opinions of an ex-slave on matters of racial relations, education, suffrage, and so forth are certainly worth considering in any study of this period. I loved Booker T. Washington's autobiography for this.But I also enjoy this book because it has character. Mr. Washington gives bits of advice on how to be a good public speaker - as he was a speaker of much renown - and this was quite delightful as I have often been somewhat confused by such matters. Add to this his endearing stories of the white and black races, and you have yourself an extremely worthwhile and enjoyable read."
+2,Excellent,This book should be required reading in all schools. Not onlyas a tribtute to his remarkable efforts but to further the moral and social education of all races.
+2,Loved it,"Having heard much said about Booker T Washington without really knowing anything about him, I bought this biography and read it in 2 days it was that gripping. It was very informative of the time and gave a good insight into the way things were in THE Post Slavery South US, leaving one to ask why there is not more written or said about him(Booker T Washington) in schools and colleges today. I thought his views and ideas for education being both theoretical and practical for black america and the Islands were revolutionary, and if they had been implemented throughout the South one can only think America would be a much better place as the Booker type institutions may well have gone some way to eliminating on mass, much of the black poverty associated with the southern states. BRILLIANT BOOK A must for anyone who wants to learn about life after the American civil war for US Blacks and the torment we as people have had to go through..."
+2,Up From Slavery,"This is a most interesting piece of American history. It demonstrates how a person of high principals can achieve beyond expectations. It should be a ""must read"" for US History students to give them a deeper understanding of the evolution of our black population. Booker T. Washington's concepts are the principals behind the BTW Society that will be shaping minds in the immediate future."
+1,Boring,"This book was the most boring book I have ever read. There was no point to the whole book, because all he talked about was his accomplishments and things that other people wrote about him. This book has no suspenseful or interesting parts in it. I feel that no one could ever like this book."
+1,Boring,"This is the most boring book I've ever read. I didn't even finish it. Booker T. Washington is not a very good writer (which isn't surprising because he had very little education). Booker T. Washington was born a slave--interesting, was emancipated by Abraham Lincoln, then traveled from West Virginia to Virginia to go to school, graduated and then eventually got invited to start his own school in Alabama. So he started a school. That is not interesting or invigorating or special. Why would you want to read about a guy who started his own school? Is that that fascinating or interesting? He didn't escape a slave or anything like that, he was emancipated like everyone else and then went to school like many people did--nothing interesting. Why don't we all just write autobiographies about ourselves because we feel like it?"
+1,Boots,"The original. He was kind of cool, but now he ain't; people using his backwardness against us. Forget this dude, or perish. 1896 speech was a total sell out to da man.Drop ya boots, dawg!!!It"
+2,Great book! It contains the ideas our country was founded on,Great book! It contains the ideas our country was founded on
+1,Very boring!,"I thought this was supposed to be an autobiography! All he talks about is his school. He mentions his wife and kids only once or twice. I got the impression that he was a very selfish man. Plus, to top it off, the book was boring!"
+1,It will put you to sleep!,"This book talks of slavery in a positive light. Two thirds of the book is telling about the school he opened, briefly mentioning his personal or home life."
+2,Up From Slavery,This book is a must for todays generation and for those who feel in a minority. It is a great encouragement as to what a person or group of people can do if they set the mind to it and are willing to exert some effort. There have been times that my wife and I cleaned toilets for a living and we determined to do the best job we could. This book helps me to have another reason as to why we did that.
+2,Enlightening,Booker T. Washington tells his story in a compelling way that he never could have guessed would have affected the future generations in this way. This is a book that will put things in perspective and it contains a lot of life lessons. While in many ways we have moved forward as a country there are so many mindsets that are exactly the same as what is stated in the pages of 'Up from Slavery'. Read this book and then think about how you live your life. You won't be the same.
+2,up from slavery,I loved this book. It made me think about what it was like to be a slave and the challenges they faced and over came. I found this book extremely interesting
+2,up from slavery,a good read with much information from the early america era. Booker T. Washington use the brain over violence and suceeded where others failed. excellent read.!!!!
+2,What a guy!!!,I just got my Kindle last month and I wanted to download something about the Dali Lama but it is not on Kindle... I saw this book and have been interested in Black Studies for many years and always wanted to read more about this fine gentleman... I loved this book.... Thank you.
+2,Totally AMAZING!!,"Booker T. Washington not only exposes the evil of slavery, but the impeccable will of thoseparalyzed by it to fight for and enjoy the freedoms they never should've been denied to beginwith."
+2,WELL GROUNDED,"This is a book that addresses fundimental issues of what it takes to achieve, what it takes to overcome and how valuable the ethics of hard work and education. Mr. Washington demonstates pragmatism in the universal plight, plus or minus, of arriving in time in our package, whatever it is, and progressing through persistance and acknowledging the heart of his humanity."
+2,eloquent first-person account of life after the Emancipation,"Every student of history must read this book. (ages 10-up). Booker T. Washington was a brilliant scholar and compassionate human being. His detailing of life as a young slave boy, and life during/after the Reconstruction, is heart-wrenching, but must be read in order to fully understand the era. At times, I felt that Mr. Washington was too ""kind"" in trying to understand and explain the motives of the white people. He was a visionary and tireless worker for the African Americans; therefore, this work is a must-read for all Americans."
+2,Wonderful book!,"Booker T. Washington shares in this book his thoughts on education and work in such a beautiful positive way. Each pearl of wisdom is such a treasure, I wish that this book could be instituted as required reading for all students. I loved it and have since bought 6 books to give as gifts."
+2,An inspiration,"This book reminds us of the great truth, that hard work will always in the end be rewarded. Booker T. Washington exemplified the American spirit."
+1,Washington Deserves Better,"I bought this because I needed quick access to this classic for a paper I was writing. This is a very poor representation of this remarkable book; cheaply printed, no index -- junk! Don't buy it! totally useless for anything except a quick perusal by people who don't know any better!"
+2,Such a good classic,This classic is full of inspiration. It should be a must read for ever high schooler in America. It is one of the essential readings for understanding the heart of the total American experience.
+2,Up From Slavery,I chose this book in an effort to learn more about black history.It gave me a chance to go back to school and really learn about the life of an exceptional black manand his contribution not only to his race but also his country.I found Booker T Washington to be an excellent read and I urge anyone interested in learningblack history to read this book.
+2,Slavery,"Good read for middle school kids as a homeschool or supplemental read. I found it interesting that Booker T advocates a clean lifestyle which is what so many of our current male youth need to learn - hard work, morality and education. A great man."
+2,Courageous and Inspiring,"This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of ""Up From Slavery."" I hope that in celebration of this anniversary, many people will discover Washington's autobiography for the first time. I was fascinated and inspired by Washington's quiet and humble manner as he describes what it was like to be a slave as a youth. Washington traces his struggle for an education, and his later challenges and trials as an educator. His account of the building and molding of the Tuskeegee Institute is one of the most inspiring stories I have read in years. Washington did not want to have anything handed to him. He wanted to earn every goal he set for himself, and earn them he did. His influence was and continues to be incredible. This is an amazing book every American should read."
+2,great game,this is a great game. it has many people in it and alote of legends but 1 of the turn downs is it doesn't have all the WWE legends.i still give it a 5.try this game out because stone cold said so (haha)
+1,Diet and Diabetes,"I watched then took it to my diet consultant at my Dr. She reviewed the research and found the vegitarian, no oil diet in the video has been tried and found lacking in validity in diabetes blood sugar control. My advice, see a diet specialist and stay with your local Dr. This video gives old advice."
+1,So many paths to treating Diabetes,"There are numbers of opinions out there on what to do about Diabetes. DR, Barnard certainly is one of them and worth finding out about. I'm still sorting whether this is the way I should go.I think his claim that he has a ""Cure"", is hype and this discredits his main point, but I haven't dismissed it yet."
+1,Tackling Diabetes with Dr. Neal Barnard,Not all that great! The first section was informative while the rest was a wASTE OF TIME UNLESS YOUR A VEGITARIAN
+2,If you can manage the discipline...,"Dr. Barnard's ""Tackling Diabetes"" is only for those willing to listen carefully and summon up th discipline to follow his not-too-complicated Rx. It helps! I may later be able to say the type II I struggle with is gone. For the moment, I can say without hesitation, my blood sugar is considerably lower in the morning, which has been a constant problem for me. His clear, uncomplicated recommendations require commitment to a pattern of eating that can drastically reduce the presence of high glucose in one's blood, help reduce weight, and help bring about a certain amount of personal peace.My opinion is that all plans to 'self treat' diabetes should be shared with one's doctor."
+2,Lo Mejor de Bachata,"This is an absolutely fabulous CD. There music is fun and diverse. The lyrics are great and meaningful. The rhythms are wonderful and energetic. I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves Bachata or wants to get to know the music. I loved all the songs from Confesiones. My favorites are: Te Quiero Igual Que Ayer, Polos Opuestos, No Regresare, Cuando no se puede olvidar......It'll make you want to dance all night!!!"
+1,Good bird cage lining,"I give this book one star because it made nice lining for my bird cage. Others have described, more eloquently than I can, why this is not a good book to read. I found the author mean, pompous and racist. As a climber of many years I can honestly say I would never tie into a rope with her."
+1,New title for the book: Boredom on Denali,"I found the author to be overly dramatic and dreadfully overused tired cliches and crude, offensive language. She was absoulutely obsessed with outdoor urination and defication. The only redeeming quality to the book is it's meticulous description of the boredom of being trapped during a storm for days on end in a small frozen tent. She talks about being offended by people being interested in the deaths and gore, yet she endlessly talks about body bags, the removal of the dead Koreans, etc. If you want to know climbing from every conceivable angle, it's worth a read, but don't expect too much."
+1,Krakauer Lite,"I have to agree with others reviewers that Kocuour's ego is a huge obstacle in reading this book. I'm reminded of people who in conversation do nothing but bad-mouth others to compensate for their lack of confidence. Everyone else is weak, unrefined, stupid, or otherwise worth mocking. I'm stuck with the passage where she gets mocks a fellow climber who has brought a book to read about jet airplanes. That's the depth she goes to in her pettiness.The story itself is interesting and should be compelling, but getting past the author's tone soured the reading experience for me.I have many mountaineering books. Ones I'd heartily recommend are Joe Tasker and Peter Boardman's ""The Boardman Tasker Omnibus"", Jim Whittaker's ""A Life on the Edge"" and Peter Potterfield's ""In the Zone"". These authors not only write well, but can convey the challenges and trials of mountaineering without narcissism. These books all sit proudly in my bookcase. Kocuour's book is in a cardboard box in my basement."
+1,"Don't Try This at Home, Kids...","This book would be a joke if it were not dangerous. There's nothing wrong with being guided on a mountain...in fact, it may be a comparatively safe way to enjoy an outdoor experience (and it keeps many climbers employed. There's also nothing wrong with writing about the experience of being guided...David Roberts, Jon Krakauer, and others have done that entertainingly and tastefully. But to title it ""the extreme...true courage...death-defying survival...a quest"" shows serious signs of self-delusion. I am most concerned that some innocent will pick this book up, enjoy it, and do something really stupid.Hint: If you liked this book...if you really found it exciting...stay home!(1 star, in honor of the book's value as kindling, and because there is no lower rating.)"
+1,Best lesson learned,"Scrolling through the reviews of Facing The Extreme, it is easy to pick out, from their words, the type of climber I would choose to climb with and those I would not. Kocour's mean-spirited book clearly gives climbers and women a bad name In fact, the best lesson to be gleaned from the chronicle of this arrogant and self-serving woman is: choose your team members as carefully as possible whenever possible. The most insightful comment made by any of the reviewers was the one who said he would not want to be roped up to Ruth Anne Kocour. Who would?"
+1,Amazing arrogance,"I agree with many of the other reviewers' criticisms of Kocour's writing style and her contemptuous attitude toward other climbers. I would add that for her to refer to her experience as ""extreme"" shows her complete lack of credibility as a climber. Ms. Kocour was bored, cold and scared, and her feet got cold -- that's all. Meanwhile, others died in the same storm. If you want to read about an ""extreme"" experience on Denali, try Davidson's Minus 148 or Waterman's In the Shadow of Denali. I also second those who recommended the Boardman-Tasker Omnibus."
+1,I'm left feeling sour...,"I thoroughly enjoyed the book! It was quick paced and gripping. The problem was when I put it down... I felt sour -- like I'd been cooped up on a mountain with a bunch of bumbling idiots for three weeks... That was what stuck with me... Could that have been the whole point of the book??? To convey that??? Wasn't there something more important to convey? Like Kocour's experience with the mountain, or more importantly, with herself? I wonder if she feels sour, still..."
+1,High Mountain but a flat book,What an amazing accomplishment! I wish she could had written the book better! I admire mountaineers but this book was frustrating to read. She sounds so arrogant in this and just not a nice person. I can understand being on a team with some annoying or inexperienced people but that is the chance you take being part of a team. If she didn't want to listen to someone talk all the time or deal with someone that didn't have her experience she should have hired a private guide to take her up the mountain. She always mentioned her compliments and her achievements and how she triumphed eventhough she was a girl-and how the guys on the team would make comments- OH PLEASE. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. If you want a really good book read Into thin Air or Seven Summits.
+2,Marvelous writing from a woman's perspective on top,"I loved this book! Once I started it, I could not put it down. Finally there is a story that's written so well it gives the reader an accurate glimpse of what it is like to climb mountains. I've climbed many, but after reading this I'm not sure I want to go to Denali...brrrrrr. In places the writing is so good I'll admit to feeling chilled myself."
+1,A Great Story; A Bad Book,"After reading ""Into Thin Air"" by Jon Krakauer and ""The Climb"" by Anatoli Boukreev with G. Weston DeWalt, both of which were excellent and engaging books, I turned to ""Facing the Extreme"" by Ruth Anne Kocuour. Like Krakauer and Boukreev, Kocuour found herself high on a dangerous mountain in a blizzard. Like them, she survived, while others met their death. Unlike Krakauer and Boukreev, she did not write a great book about her experiences. The biggest problems with this book are the constant flow of bad jokes and puns, the constant put-downs of several of her climbing companions, and her total lack of modesty. Krakauer opines in his book that who lived and who died was a matter of chance, and that he could have easily died. Kocuour repeatedly tells the reader that it was her skill and planning that made her a survivor. I found her and her book to be obnoxious and less than entertaining."
+2,"A can't put it down book-- taut, inspiring, frightening","One of the ten best adventure / mountaineering books I have ever read. Hodgson takes Kocour's adventure and guides the reader on a compelling, frightening, frequently shocking, sometimes inspiring climb up one of the world's most difficult climbs. Brilliant! I will be very surprised if this book does not become a best seller."
+1,Where did she get her facts?,"This book was awesome. I couldn't put it down. Ruth is awesome too. Aside from being in the death zone at 17,200 and thinking that she might walk off the six thousand foot drop while shoveling snow off her tent at the ice shelf at 14,200, my favorite part was when she said that Bradford Washington has the first ascent of Mt. Denali. Thats awesome. To set the facts straight the first ascent was in 1913 by walter harper as a member of the hudson stuck expedition. and bradford WASHBURN has the first ascent of the west buttress in 1951. This is an awesome book."
+1,Juvenille writing style.,"After reading Jon Krakauer's book, I had to have more! Unfortunately, I choose Ruth Ann Kocour's book, which reads like an account of a life-threatening adventure as told by an adolescent. Although she is not a journalist, her recounting of conversations do not ring true and all the ""voices"" sound alike. And while I appreciated some insight into how bodily functions are handled on the mountain, a more mature attitude would have gone a long way."
+1,"Far too fundamentalist, with not enough Sun Tzu","I chose this book out of sheer desperation when I was looking for a good investment book on Holidays.This book is so far slanted toward a fundamentalist approach that I believe the author thinks Graham and Buffett are gods. It reads very poorly and the author could have imparted his message in less than a few pages.The author also denigrades all technical analysis with a few choice statistics that do not hold water very well.In my view this is a big let down, and I wish I could get my time and money back."
+2,Illustrative and Entertaining book on Investments.,"I have made investments before i was recommended to his book. I am a poor reader of books but i completed this book within 2 weeks. I have since make little notes on interesting articles. If one spend quality time in reading, you will learn more about investments and assessing businesses."
+2,Useful book,This is a nice and interesting book. It combine Chinese wisdom with investment strategy. It is very helpful when you make investement decision.
+2,Good Job for making sense of strategies in investing,"When I first came across the title of the book. I was rather skeptical, is it possible to apply some of the strategies in battle to investing or is it just another book to ""ride on"" the fame of Sun Tzu.Well, I ended up buying the book and learnt quite alot about investing from reading the book. Curtis writes in a easy-to- read, easy-to-understand style and make investing fun. He also put in actual examples of how he actually used some of these strategies in analysing stocks for investing and his investing track record is shown in his website... So you can actually verify that what he shared can be applied and not just theoretical stuff and he does put his money where his mouth is.For any person interested to learn about investing, other than Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham and One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch, this is another book you can consider reading up too!...Cheers!Dennis Ng"
+1,Poorly written...painful to read,"As a redhead, I was excited to read this book about the myth and lore of redheads...not to read about the author's own ""flowing like water red hair and her flickering hazel eyes."" The author's overuse of unnecessary metaphors and meaningless personal anecdotes made this book incomprehensible to even the most astute reader. By page 3 of this book, an intended recreational read had quickly turned into an agonizingly painful endeavor.Don't bother reading this book, if you are interested in the myth and lore of redheads, Google ""red head"" and watch ""I Love Lucy"" reruns."
+1,Not Good,"I picked up this book from my library because the cover looked interesting and the blurb looked interesting. The book consists more musings and less research and organization. The author begins to tell a story or talk about a myth or idea, and then jumps from topic to topic, and we never see the end of her train of thought.I stopped reading around Chapter 3, when the book turned to the ""taboo"" of being a redhead in the Elizabethan era without any mention of Queen Elizabeth being a redhead - not to mention that red hair during this time was actually quite fashionable."
+2,Better RED Than Dead,"I have red hair, as did my mother and her mother. Other books I have support many theories and facts that MARION ROACH includes in this book about red hair. There were, of course, sections included that strayed from this main topic, but I assume it was the author's well-intended attempt to familiarize/personalize herself with readers so we could learn & know more about her as a person. She is talented and dynamic. I am also gonna bet that she's like me, O-Negative. (REW 9/2009)"
+2,good book,I needed this book for a paper I was writing about redheads and this book turned out to be an excellent book. It is very interesting and has a lot of good stuff in it.
+1,don't bother,I was given this book as a gift and as a redhead myself I was excited to read it. All I can say is that I am glad I did not pay good money for it. The writing is so bad and pointless and does nothing to prove a point or even tell a story. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS BOOK!
+1,agree,"Agree with NY red, skip it. Half the book is personal ""Deep Thoughts"" and the other half stuff about red hair you could already read on the web for free."
+1,not for me,"A pretty light read, fluffy really. So I went to see what other reviewers thought, and redheaded fan is (according to the Wish List attached to their review) also named Gary Taubes. Not the same Gary Taubes who gets thanked personally in the acknowledgments to this very book?! Wow, that would be TOTALLY inappropriate, to go to some site (or anywhere I'd say) and give a ravey review to an old friend who thanks you in that book. If Redheaded Fan is some other person who just happens also to be named Gary Taubes, then nice for you you found something you liked reading. I didn't."
+1,Filth,"My wife and I are both redheads, so we were really looking forward to reading this book. It is absolutely terrible. It is vulgar, anti Christian with no redeeming qualities. My wife could not even finish it. I read the whole thing hoping that it would get better. It did not. I sure hope that it never makes the library."
+1,Sleep-Inducing at best.,"This book poses somewhat of a conundrum. Is it an over-thought monologue on the author's own hair color, or an exceedingly dull scholarly treatise? The answer: it is both! It's a hodge-podge of historical references, anecdotes, and Patty Scialfa. Never delving deep enough into the history, it manages to still lay on what it does say with an all-too heavy brush, dripping with overindulgent prose.In the end, it is sound and fury signifying... the onset of sleep. If you are in need of a never-ending supply of sleep medication, save yourself some money and buy this book. If not, don't bother."
+1,what a waste of paper,"This is an absolute waste of paper and money. There are very few interesting facts, historical or other wise, about redheads in this book. It is mostly overly wordy personal anecdotes of the author.Let me stress the overly wordy part.I'm still looking for that book that I had hoped this one was...you know the one about the myths, beliefs, facts, etc of redheads...of which I am proudly one..."
+1,Painful to read,"poorly written and all over the place. And I got it the first 45 times: you have red hair. I could not finish the book, obnoxious from the beginning."
+1,Don't bother,I was excited to receive this book. I am a red head and have an infant son with red hair too. This book was very boring. I hung in there hoping it would get better but soon found myself skipping pages. It did not hold my interest and didn't seem to make much sense. I have a red headed girlfriend that I was going to pass it on to but after reading it I have changed my mind. The cover is attractive so therefore it makes a good coffee table book.
+2,GREAT!!!!!!,One of the most fact filled books I have read on the REDHEAD topic.Being a redhead myself I love learing about my strands of copper.
+1,couldn't finish it,"As a redhead, I bought this book hoping to get some coherent info about redheads throughout history. Honestly, I put the book down a while ago and haven't been able to pick it back up. There's something about the way that Ms. Roach writes that feels like eating cotton candy all day - it's vacuous without much substance. She flows into tangent after tangent, with moments of wit, and then fails to deliver any ""final knowledge.""As far as any allegations of an anti-christian nature to the book, well, it's called superstition, and christians weren't exempt from that, however much they would try to deny it. Ms. Roach does discuss witch meetings, so if you're threatened by that, stay away.Overall, not worth the money."
+1,Skip It,"The author fills up a great deal of space with musings about her own family and her own life. She makes huge, inaccurate assumptions about all redheads based upon herself, none of which apply to me, also a natural redhead. The author has a decidedly Christian perspective, which, as a Jewish redhead, I found distasteful. I thought this book would reveal some fascinating information about red hair, but it was sorely disappointing. A waste of time, really."
+2,red hot,"I LOVED this book!! If you are a redhead, know a redhead, or ever wanted to be a redhead, you can't skip this one. As essential to the redheads library as Joel Meyorwitz."
+2,This is the book that made me love reading...,Growing up I thought my my mother and sister were so boring because they read so much! I hadn't read anthing that interested me until Alvin. My mother and sister still may be boring at times but reading is exciting! Thank you Mr. Hicks!
+2,Mission Coffee Table,"I love this table it is solid, heavy,and sturdy. EASY to assemble took me 10 to 20 minutes. I posted the pictures above. The table was well packed, so what more can I say everything was just perfect!!"
+2,Great cherry table,"As others had said, this table is CHERRY. I bought it because I needed a larger table for my walnut chess board and the woods do not match at all -- though the table matches my cherry bookshelves perfectly (which is what I was hoping for from the other reviews). If you order from Amazon directly the packaging will be second to none and the table will arrive quickly.My only complaint was one little chip on the inside of one leg, but it's well hidden. This is a great product and you should buy without hesitation."
+1,Misaligned Parts,"Under the table surface, there are two factory-assembled bars used to connect the four legs. Clearly the bars on my table were misaligned, as they almost stick out of the table surface at one end (I will upload a photo for that), and left no room for the legs. This rendered the whole table useless.It surprised me how such a defected part could get through the manufacturer's quality control. You don't need any fancy tool to discover it. Looking at it would suffice.Finally I chose to fix it myself. It was not very difficult for me, just taking off the 6 screws that hold the bars, realigning the bars to the correct position, and then put the screws back in again. The extra 20 minutes work was still worth it, comparing to repackaging the whole set, the hassle to ask for a return, plus shopping for another table.The quality of the table (other than the misaligned bars) is OK. That's why I still give it two stars. But I would really hesitate to buy again from this manufacturer."
+2,"Mission coffee table, honey oak","The American Furniture Alliance Stanford Mission Coffee Table, honey oak, came rapidly, was as advertised, was easy to assemble, and works well for our intended purpose of having it hold our 42 inch flat screen TV, our DVD/VCR recorder/player, and associated items."
+1,Beware of false contouring,"I have had the TV for two weeks. The picture quality is very inconsistent. It ranges from completely fantastic to unwatchable. For me, the most annoying problem is that the TV over processes images to create lot of artifacts. Human skin can look very unnatural and pixelated.I don't know if I got a poor sample or it is endemic to Samsung TVs. Some posters on avsforum have reported the same problem.Buy at a local store so you can return it, there is a good chance that you might not like it."
+1,never received this item,"This order was part of a major scam. I never received it and the ""seller"" emailed me to send him cash to a particular account so that he could ship the item. I blew up his email and contacted amazon to wipe the order. No money exchanged. Surprised this item showed up (6 years later) as an item I had purchased. Learned to be careful of the too good to be true offers on Amazon."
+1,Bad picture quality. No way to turn of DNIe which is the biggest cause of the problem.,"I had this tv for a few months now. Like someone said before picture quality is very inconsistant. It seems the longer I watch it the worse picture quality gets. Especially skin tones look very unnatural. No matter whether its HD or standard programming or DVD. I tried adjusting the picture with AVIA DVD, only marginal difference. It seems that DNIe is the reason behind bad pq however there is no way of turning it off. I even contactes samsung about this, no luck. This is a well known problem with samsung plasmas and yet they refuse to fix it. Stay away from this piece of junk."
+1,do not buy a plasma TV,"If you look at the specs, this tv does not support the full HD standard. All current generation plasma screens do not support 720p or 1080i. They upsample 720p and downgrade 1080i. I have a 1080i capable tv and can tell you that losing 300 lines of resolution is a big deal. Its about the same difference as 720 to normal broadcast tv."
+1,What a Disappointment,"A few helpful hints among 160 pages of wasted space. Not a solution in the book. Nice pictures, but not practical for the family looking for storage and orgainzation ideas. Even the choice of font and layout make this one difficult to read. If you are looking for a practical home orgainization book (I was looking for a home office organization book), skip this one."
+2,Great Lotion...Dermatologist recommended!!!,My dermatologists recommended Eucerin Extra Protective Moisture Lotion about 3 years ago. It is so highly recommended because it does not clog pores and protects the skin from very harmful UV rays. I recommend Eucerin Extra Protective Moisture Lotion to everyone!
+1,DO NOT BUY,"I bought this product because of the stellar reviews, but this product turned out to be TERRIBLE. When you apply this product to your face, it doesn't absorb into your skin...it just sits there and leaves you with a white mask. And who would go out in public wearing a white mask on their face?!?!?! For some reason no one mentioned that on here, but if you go to other websites (drugstore,com- I can't use a period because they might remove the link) and read this products reviews you will see what I'm talking about. Trust me when I say do not waste your money on this product; Neutrogena's Ultrasheer sunblock is the best sunblock for your face out there."
+2,The Perfect Moisturizer,"This moisturizer does wonders. I have combination skin, oily and acne prone in some parts, dry in others. This moisturizes without causing breakouts or making me greasy. Also, at 26 yrs old, I believe in fighting wrinkles before they start. I met a 30-looking 40 yr old once and she said that Eucerin was her secret. Instantly got me hooked! And the 15 spf is the perfect amount that on vacation I'll still get a little tan without the sunburn or worry of aging my skin. Try this stuff out!"
+2,"Love it, and I'm a sunscreen hater!","I HATE using sunscreem. Positively hate it! It feels and smells gross and makes my skin break out, but I absolutely had to start using it recently because of another skin product I began using, so I decided to give the Eucerin Protective Lotion a whirl.The Eucerin is by far the best sunscreen/-block I have found. I've tried Neutrogena and countless other mineral/sensitive skin sunscreens, and hated them all, but the Eucerin disappears on my skin better than most mineral sunblocks, has very little odor, and has caused no break outs, even during exercise. I think it does a decent job of moisturizing when used on its own, but I do usually mix it with my day cream, which probably reduces its SPF a bit, but it's not been a problem, and I'm really happy with the product."
+2,Light,This is a great light weight facial sunscreenand day time moisturizer.Not heavy and gooey like many facial sunscreens.
+1,"Love Eucerin, but this one dried white and sticky","I tested this product on my arms for a week. It dried sticky, and this caused me to be very itchy. I ended up stratching up my arms, but after I stopped using this product, my arms started to clear back up. But, still have some scarring. I think I will go back to the original Eucerin that dried clear, and didn't leave any residue."
+2,Great book on Yule,"I almost didn't buy this book because it had Christmas in the title and I supposed it would not have much in the way of the pagan holiday. I was very wrong. This is the best book I have ever read on the solstice. It tells of celebrating Yule before Christianity abducted it. ""The Winter Solstice"" has the look of an arty, coffee table book but it is definitely worth the read. It offers a couple of small rituals and some great phrases for ceremonies. It is more of a scholary history than a magickal book. I cannot wait to read it again next December to get me in the Yule spirit!"
+2,A beautiful and informative book,"The Winter Solstice (as with the solstices and equinoxes) hold a special place in our world because anyone can celebrate them. So many cultures and religions have customs, beliefs, rituals that occur on or around the Solstice.This book highlights some well known and not so well know European Solstice and Yule customs. It also delves quite a bit into Christmas customs that were influenced by eariler Pagan ones. But the information in this book is extended outside the Euro realm and reaches many cultures - really emphasising a common bond between all people.The book is nice enough to offer as a gift or a coffetable treasure. It has a wonderful layout and lots of beautiful pictures, drawings, and poems. In the back of the book it has a couple of Rituals/ Plays that are suitable for public Ritual or a seasonal play.This book can be enjoyed by anyone but definitely appeals to Pagans or curious/ liberal Christians."
+2,getting into the spirit,a fascinating and stimulating account that seems to put things into the proper perspective. Makes the myths all the more enjoyable.
+2,The Winter solstice,Having read this book previously by borrowing it from the library i decided to buy the book. The only place i could find it was at Amozon. com. I was very impressed at the array of books and the speed of Delivery.The book its self is a wonderful representation of the time of Christmas and I would recommend it to anybody for its factual representation of that time.
+2,The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas,Excellent Book. I have been looking for ideas to celebrate the Winter Solstice as my birthday lands on this day and I enjoy having friends over for pot-luck and bonfire. This book has given me more ideas and it was good as I was hoping.
+2,The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas,This is an amazing book with ideas for ways to celebrate the winter holidays in old traditions long forgotten yet brand new for those of us who have did not know. To entertain without it being entirely 'commercial' is exciting and spiritual. I'm buying a few more copies for gifts!
+2,Great Book,"I love this book! I'm trying to teach myself, and this book manages to make the information so interesting that it's easier to remember. Sometimes I can't wait to get to the next chapter.I especially like the way the author has managed to present core concepts in a simplified version before expanding on them. It's a lot easier to understand the complexities after you have a vision of the overall concept inscribed in your brain.I also like the way the author has alternated discussion of the basic facts with discussion of methods and experimental results. It breaks up the monotony of fact after fact. And the exhaustive references appear to be up to date considering the date of publication.My only criticism is that the book deserved better copy editing and/or proofreading. There are sometimes unnecessary repetitions and typographical errors. However, these small faults don't detract significantly from the overall merit of the book."
+1,Wait for the new edition !,"While this book on nutritional biochemistry was adequate when it came out in 1999, much has changed in seven years. Without an update of the way daily allowances are now determined, new findings in the area of molecular biology, etc. the potential buyer may be rewarded by waiting for the next edition. It is interesting to note that most of the reviews came from the author."
+1,"This is a joke, right?","The book is so painfully simplistic, it looks as though it was made in one sitting. How could we possibly insult our children by making them think they're THIS ignorant?One child was swift to point out, ""Does Larry have a last name, too? Or is he sharing the last name of Lilly? As in 'Harry and Lily Potter' do?And I had no choice but to confirm that yes, there is indeed a reason why these books are so.. uh... disturbing. They're related. And happily dating.Btw, the first book, ""Larry Potter and his best friend Lilly..."" you can clearly see in the book cover that Lilly, for a best friend, is a little too snug on the ""personal space"" touching. Even Ron wouldn't be caught in that pose with Harry and they're REAL best friends! So does that cover count as a spoiler? Cause for some strange reason ""More than just friends"" was more of a joke than a surprise. .Glad it was borrowed and not bought.And grats on little Kathrine smart enough to figure out the mystery behind the nonsense! <3"
+1,A sad waste of time.,"My cousin bought this book to read to his young sons. I decided to read it first before he did.At first I thought it was going to be all right. But as I started to read the story. I found that it was flat and not moving like you would have thought. Plus the title itself states sexual possiblities between Lilly and Larry Potter.Now don't get me wrong here, More than just friends is a term that most older adults would use for their 'sexual partners' who are not married to them. If I told my friend that I'm more than just friends with so and so person, the first thing that comes to their mind is oh she's having sex with him.I didn't read past the first three pages which is more than I did with the other books, I returned the book to my cousin and told him return it for a refund or an exchange of another book that is worth your time to read to your sons.Don't waste your money on this book it's not worth it."
+1,not worth any money,you may not take me seriously because i am a teenager but i am a big fan of the harry potter books. larry potter pails in comparison to harry potter and basically any other book it also uses similar termonoilgy and is a copycat that is why i even brought up harry potterso dont waste your time reading this book life isnt long enough
+1,WHAT KIND OF HUMAN WOULD ENJOY THIS BOOK?,This book was a monumentous waste of anyones time. It could've been possibly the worst book i've ever read. This book is supposed to be for kids? The kids themselves could of written a better story than this piece of junk! Take my advice- save a tree and ditch this terrible book!
+2,Good for Kids,"I looked through this book and found it to be very educational as far as various life lessons a child may need to learn. Really I do just want to point out that Larry Potter was copyrighted far before Harry Potter and that by saying it is a copycat is highly inaccurate and unfair. They are entirely different types of stories and styles and are aimed at entirely different audiences. So, if you are planning to buy this book for someone over the age of 5, they probably will not find it very entertaining. Otherwise, it's a great book for early readers."
+2,I generally don't go for books of this type....,"But when all things are considered the book is not really that bad, in fact certain quotes are very uplifting. I would rather read this then one of the 5 thousand Chicken Soup for the Souls any day of the week."
+1,this is not bagel salt,"These are clear hard crystals of salt, not the fluffy grains used on bagels and soft pretzels. They are the type you find on packaged hard pretzels."
+1,A Complete Rip-off,"You know those First Aid kits you get from the dollar store? The ones in the small, white plastic box? Well, those are better than this. Why? Well, for $8, I'll list what you get.-A white plastic box, measuring 5"" X 4"" X 1-1/2""-Eight plastic bandages, 1"" X 3-1/4"" (bootleg BandAids)-Four 2"" X 2"" gauze pads.-Four BZK towelettes.-Two single-use packs of 1% hydrocortisone cream.-Two two-tablet packsets of aspirin (325mg each tablet)-Two two-tablet packets of acetaminophen (325mg each tablet)-Roll of breathable tape, 1/2"" wide by 72"" long.-Gauze roll, 2-1/2"" wide by 24"" long.-Pair of low-quality bandage scissors.This kit isn't compact, isn't cheap, and doesn't even have good contents. Buy the dollar store kit, add some extras to it, and you'll be more prepared for less money than this kit. And it will be smaller."
+2,Curious about a career in Radio?,This book should be course-required reading for those aspiring to a career in radio. As a student studying broadcast communications this book has been invaluable at framing the industry and providing insight into the nuances of the medium. Mr McCoy has been a pioneer in the industry and has consistently inspired creativity in others... this book continues that trend.
+1,Remarkably lacking in content...,"This books presents itself as a helpful guide to programmers, promoters, and everyday jocks for programming improvement. Surprisingly, the book was primarily based on author Quincy McCoy's own journey through the ranks in radio and his personal trials along the way. McCoy's story, albeit a testament of his talent, unfortunately lacks a great deal of content for those who are looking for a ""book of good radio ideas"". A better choice for today's programming staff, in more encyclopedic form and coming from another radio guru, isRadio: The Book, Fourth Editionby Steve Warren."
+2,Da Real Sh%t,"Just down to earth and real, you gotta have this one in your collections. ""African Move"" thats the move ni@@a's"
+2,How it all came together,"This to me is the realistic view of the animals coming to Noah before the Ark was finished. Noah, his family and the animals became acquainted with each other before the flood. This is beautiful."
+2,great peice,"The Peace Sign is very small but doesnt take away from the ""WOW"" factor of this necklace. The stones really ""glitter"" and catch the light. I was not disappointed at all. Fast delivery. I would order this again. Very Pretty"
+2,Allow your mind to voyage on the ocean of the sky.,"Listen, as great three masted sailing ships take to the sky, cargo holds packed with winged sheeps and the fabulous flying Frombork. Sky pirates appear of the port bow, and only Captain Jack with his Lightning Sword and magical Top Hat can save the day.The Incredible Adventures of Jack Flanders is an enchanting audio fantasy. It is packed with High Adventure and Magic, and a fair amount of wisdom. The story begins when Jack recieves a Large Overstuffed Green Velvet chair in the mail. At midnight, when he slumbers in the chair, his mind travels to the fantastic realms of the Nevermind. His travels take him aboard the Sky Galleon ""Blue Swallow,"" where he clashes swords with the pirate queen ""The Black Mona Lisa."" He encounters Little Freida, with the piggy tales and havana cigars. He travels to the Velvet Realms and bargins with the Lords of Death.A very satisfying adventure."
+1,Maximum NO Doubt SUXXXX!!!,"DON'T BUY! NOT EVEN FOR A PENNY!! I'm a #1 No Doubt fan and this cd totally sucked!! I bought it because I thought I stumbled onto something rare. It has nothing to do with the band, just heresay and nothing at all interesting! an english lady reads it and there's no NO Doubt music at all. It wasn't even written by no doubt and it contains no real info just when their albums came out and what label. I buy EVERYthing that's no doubt and I wouldn't spend a dollar on it!!"
+2,This rocks!,hey this ce interview is a must for all hardcore No Doubt fans! there is so much info about gwen and the boys!
+1,not very good..,i could only read an hour of this poor paraphrase. ive read many paraphrases and this is one of the worst.
+2,"Love, Love it!!",This was a very nice surprise. It is very good quality. My little grandpuppy cockerpoo looks adorable in it.
+2,Xlnt quality and value!,"The Dogg-Father Hoodie is made of quality materials and is very well constructed. Our boxer puppy, Sancho, looked so cute (and he is from the LBC...); it would have kept him warm on colder evenings.Unfortunately, we needed an XL and I haven't been able to find that size anywhere.Comparable hoodies in pet stores are not nearly as high quality. If your dog is about 30-40 pounds - and not too chesty, Snoop's Dogg-Father hoodie is perfect!"
+2,modern grinding process technology,"A good book if you are a beginner and want to learn about grinding. But it lacks (much needed in my case) depth. The author knows a lot about the grinding process, so why doesn't he put it in his book!"
+2,My experience,"It was delivered in record time, well under the stipulated period for overseas delivery and in excellent condition. The dvd's were too tightly fitted which made removing them a task, but nothing a bit of patience couldn't fix. Good buy, great service."
+1,Somewhat boring and childish,"I bought this based on the reviews. Upon viewing the first few episodes, I found the stories to be boring, silly in spots, and lacking in reality. The characters comprising Robin's little band seem to be a little dense and bumbling. Scenes of people sitting around accompanied by music playing are not appealing to me. I intend to watch the rest and certainly hope the stories improve."
+2,Memories of Robin,"This bought back so many memories of sitting down on Saturday evening to watch this series. The haunting soundtrack music of Clannad, the wonderful atmospheric forest and castle scenes, the good acting (on the whole) and overall entertainment value on a TV budget makes this a fantastic series.The quality may not be HD but overall it is very watchable and replaces my worn out VHS copies."
+1,Not translated very well for Kindle,I am in no way knocking the author's writing. Whoever transfered this book did not do a good job. The story is disjointed and when turning the page does not match up with what was just read. From what I can make of this story it was good andnot a long read. Of course i have no idea how much is missing.
+2,a great childrens book! un gran ejemplo del literatura infantíl!,"This book is great for readers learning spanish or english. It has beautiful illustrations, and a great story that is based on an event that most children will have to face. The celebration of the day of the dead brings people closer to those who have passed away, and is a great idea to give to children.Este libro es muy bueno para lectores más jovenes para aprender inglés o español. Tiene dibujos bonitas, y un gran cuento que es sobre un evento que muchos niños tendrán. La celebración del Dia de los Muertos traiga los personas muy cercas a los personas que son muertos, y es una buena idea dar los niños."
+2,Awesome,Just an amazing item and would recommend this to anyone and the service was great as can be! Just awesome!
+2,Enjoyed it,I enjoyed this dvd it was amazing to watch I would recommand this dvd to any and all WWE fans.
+1,Very disappointed,"This was an adorable bird feeder that was supposed to deter squirels, but it didn't sending the feeder crashing to the ground."
+1,"Poorly made, don't bother...","Don't waste your money with this bird feeder - I purchased it because I thought it was cute and the price was right - but they should pay me for using it. It's very poorly made, hard to fill, cheap materials, etc., etc., I think you get the point."
+1,"Disappointing, not helpful for traders at all","A few years ago I redHow To Make Money In Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times or Bad, 3rd Editionwhich was one of the best books on investing in stocks I've ever red. The author of that book mentionned he had over 2,000 books in his investment library with only a few very good books. He gave a list of 10 books he found best, which I've all red. Most of them were very good books (certainly for someone like me with some 150 books on investing). Books likeHow I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock MarketorReminiscences of a Stock Operator (Wiley Investment Classics)were all superb books. This was one of only books I had not red from the list. So I ordered it and began reading it with high expectations. As you can see in my rating, I did not like it all. To be honest I find the whole book one mess. I cannot even imagine how anyone could get anything useful for his/her trading out this book. I don't have a clew why O'Neill liked this one so much."
+2,The all-time best investing book,"If you invest or are thinking of investing in stocks, etc. this is the book you MUST read first. It will save you in the long run!!"
+1,a good review,"although written decades ago, its still has some good info. Not a book for beginning independent investors. more for someone that has been trading awhile and likes a refresher course. a good read in all."
+2,A gentle and attractive introduction to diversity,This beautifully illustrated children's book introduces some simple but important ideas. It's not about the family that a child will one day have; it is about the one from which the child comes. Children don't pick their families; they have to make the best of what they've got.Youngsters from non-normative families may see themselves for the first time in this book. Youngsters with friends from non-normative families may even learn a little sensitivity.
+1,Didn't realize it was a single!,I didn't look carefully and didn't realize this was only the single...a good live track of Hey Man Nice Shot but I had intended to get the whole album
+2,Love this,"This is very nice, well made, real warm. Love the color, can fit into many decors. Awesome quality."
+2,Smart Sex is a Smart Text,"jenny has done a great job explaining why many marriages suck worse than an airplane toilet, why we should care and what single and married people can do about it.morse shows that if we want continued freedom then we'd better fix the fundamental infrastructure of the good society, i.e.-the home.in addition, morse takes no prisoners slam dancing the nuevo sexual revolutionaries of the 21st centuries who are screwing up our neighborhoods, cities and nation by their mechanized view of sex and their low and lawless view of marriage.also, this is a great read for the righteous rebels who want heavy verbal artillery to answer the licentious naysayers in the high school and college classrooms. do yourself and us a favor by both reading and implementing this book.Doug GilesClashRadio.com"
+2,Best Available,"Wow! I cannot say enough about the features that are on this recorder. Every thing that I can ask for in a hand held full size cassett recorder / player. The variable speed is excellent for long lectures or events. On a standard 90 minute tape you can set the recorder at half speed and get 3 hours on it! Good quality play back, voice activated, tape counter, mic / phone jacks, AC/DC, etc. My only concern is the long term quality - made in China verses Japan. For the money impossible to beat this deal. So good that my wife took it away and uses it!"
+2,Great watch...,"I ordered this watch back in 2006. I wore it every day for the last 6 years and it had many hours in the pool/water and close to 100 dives on it, with one dive as deep as 137 feet back in 2008. Awesome watch. However, the last time I took it in to have the battery changed, the jeweler (I guess) didn't put it back together correctly and it flooded 2 weeks ago. So, it is no longer working. Although I did love this watch and it's smaller size (I'm not a large male with big wrists) I am going to purchase an automatic watch this time so I don't have rely on jewelers to change out the battery."
+2,Importance of nubmer 12,"Well, after reading the book the first time I was amazed how the number 12 is repeated during the history. The book is quite interesting ..."
+1,Hex nut driver is not 2.2mm,I purchased this for some rimless glasses that have 2.2mm hexnuts. The driver in the tool is NOT for hex nuts - only star nuts. Do not buy if you have 2.2mm hexnuts - it won't work.
+1,No 2.2mm Hex Nut Driver,"I should have read the reviews; especially the one from Gary E. Landrum ""3rd Camaro"". There is no hex driver. The nut driver tip is not reversible as it would appear to be from the description and the picture. This is my first one star on anything but the tool is useless to me (I needed the 2.2 mm hex nut driver) and it is being misrepresented."
+2,Easy to use and very handy,The screws in my favorite rimless readers kept coming loose and since I wear contacts I can't see well up close to tighten them. This product makes tightening them easy. It is difficult to change the heads for other glasses though.
+1,very poor toolkit,"I purchased this toolkit from Amazon along with a very high quality Wiha nut driver set (26592). As others have stated, the nut driver is not reversible. It looks to me like the single nut driver is designed to fit both a 2.2 hex nut and a 2.2 - 2.5 star hex nut.However, the Phillips screwdriver is a size 0, and the Costco reading glasses I have that have screws takes a #1 Phillips head screwdriver. The one in this kit is too small.In addition, the Costco reading glasses that I have which have a nut (Design Optics Slim Elite), use a 3.0 mm nut.Don't purchase this for Costco reading glasses.I gave the product a single star because of the misleading description which implies two nut drivers. The single, combo nut driver looks very roughly made compared to the Wiha tools."
+1,Still looking for a hex nut tightener.,"It must be me! This is the second purchase of mine to find something to tighten the hex nut on my reading glasses. The nutdriver is too big for the nut.(The same was true for the other key chain product I bought) I currently use a tweezers to tighten them, which does scratch the glass by the base of the nut. I won't try a third time....I'll use the tweezers."
+2,"Good book, small format","I love that this book is light and small. My only complaint is that it is hardcover with a dustjacket--something more durable would be more practical for toting along to the campfire.This is really a book of standards, not an all-encompassing book of some of the more modern songs you might have sung as Girl/Boy Scout. Standards include Amazing Grace, America, Home on the Range, Kumbayah, Old MacDonald, Skip to My Lou, Taps, This Old Man. All songs have the music written out for the first verse, and all verses are included."
+1,very bad quality,my wife bought this. and she downloaded it and the quality was bad it flickered and was in black and white. it wasn't the whole episode.
+1,SNL downloads on amazon.com,"Amazon.com doesn't tell you whether or not any of the episodes you purchase contain the music performances, no matter how much i liked. i primarily downloaded the episode because i wanted the MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, not the rest of the show! I finally downloaded the episodes and i can confirm that it does not contain any of the music performances on that particular episodes, which is a great disappointment."
+1,DO NOT PURCHASE! Item is MISSING sketches.,"This video is missing one of the funniest SNL sketches of the episode, ""Monex"" the fact that NBC Universal has deleted content from this episode should be CLEARLY marked so you know what you're getting. Additionally, it should not be priced as high if they're removing content. What's up with NBC preventing people from seeing this sketch? Did they get sued by Monex?"
+1,Missing content,"This episode is missing the Kristen Wiig gold commercial parody. I don't know why it got edited out, but it's not there. Don't buy this."
+1,faulty download,"This episode never downloaded in its entirety and, unable to correct the problem, purchase price was refunded. I've not tried further downloads for this reason."
+2,Lloyd's best work!,"""Death defying comedy"" best describes this very fine example of Harold Lloyd's genius! Great comedy dialogue and a fantastic story are combined with the wild stunts that are the trademark of this superb comedian."
+1,"Great film, lousy print","It's difficult to figure why anybody would bother using a poor 16mm print to transfer to DVD when there must be good 35mm prints out there, but this is another case of showcasing a very poor 16mm print. Otherwise, this is an excellent madcap film, but it doesn't start cooking until the Edgar Kennedy bartender scene, and Kennedy was absolutely masterful. From this scene on, the rest of the film is a romp. There was much luck with the sequences with Jacky the lion, so Sturges must have lived a charmed life. All the performances shine."
+1,Can't recommend the Synergy release,"It is unfortunate that this film continues to receive nothing but crap releases from companies that deal exclusively in public domain material. It deserves better, as fans of both Harold Lloyd and Preston Sturges would happily purchase a quality copy. Unfortunately, it seems there are no copies available worth buying.Long story short, the Synergy release of this film is a DVD-R disc, and appears to be copied directly from archive.org. Don't waste your time or money. If you want to watch a copy this pixelated, go download and burn it for free."
+2,ALL MY LIFE I'VE BEEN WAITING!,"For Anastacia to hit big in the US!, wassp with that?!, Anastacia has an extreme powerful taylor dayne-tina turner-a-like voice and has well produced songs, and still she does not get a chance state side?!, why?, her new single already a #1 single in the World Chart Show, shows that Anastacia is a big name in music around the world, except the US. Her newest sinle ""Left Outside Alone"" it's a pop-rock tune that celebrates the anger of and unanswer love and desperation of attention, this tune has it all, great beats, dramatic vocals and classic sounds, definetly a great welcome back to Anastacia."
+2,Excellent return of Anastacia.,"I am giving this cd single 4 stars because essentially there is only one remixer doing the work here- it would have been nice to hear another house mix but the Jason Nevins Global Club Mix (8:07) is still worth it. The original is more in line with Taylor Dayne's ""I'll Be Your Shelter""- which I still feel like Anastacia still sounds like a lot. It is more rock in vibe and that is carried onto the remixes by Jason Nevins. The Mixshow mix(5:35) and Global Radio Edit(4:16) are great but the full length mix is only available here on the US cd single. The house mix keeps the guitars going through the more club friendly beat and that is good . Still no major radio play for this song but debuted at number one dance sales and a really huge pop hit around Europe and the rest of the world. Just wishing there were more remixes to hear and play. Still better than most dance records."
+2,Excellent song ever from ANASTACIA!!,"I played this record and boy, this song is off the wall. The original is way better than the club mix, but the club mix is good to, actually it's between good and way better. Played this song for 2 hours and danced to it. I may have lost few pounds from it. Give this song a try it's not a waste of money. I swear on it."
+1,Dull and pretentious,"This book disappointingly fails to live up to its fame. A turgid, stream-of-consciousness narrative of social criticism, it seems only indirectly interested in its own subject matter. Wading through this dull and totally unerotic tome is in itself an exercise in masochism."
+2,Hagrid running through Britain,"This series is amazing. The actor who plays hagrid in Harry potter is actually a comedian - a real one - meaning he is hilarious. He travels through Britain to check out the bizarre festivals and such that take place. He drives a classic car and his smoky, gravely voice is memorizing. Wish there were more!!!"
+2,born and raised in britain,"This was very entertaining and I enjoyed it. I was a little disappointed that more time was not spent in my own part of the country, Co. Durham."
+2,Makes it easier,"This is a relatively inexpensive tool that will make your model making easier and help you avoid the need to be using door frames to draw lines. If you're new to model rockets, or returning after 20 or 30 years as the grown-up, here's the easiest way I can describe why you need this: you're going to be measuring and drawing lines on tubes. They need to be accurate, from end to end. There are plenty of other purposes for this item, but that will probably be the first difficult step you'll face. It's definitely worth having."
+1,This is for Becy Williams.,This episode is a diappoinment. how can you say this episode makes you feel warm and fuzzy. it made me feel cold & icey. it think this was a supper depressing episode. WARNING! THIS EPISODE MAKES YOU FEEL ANGERY & DEPRESSED! do not watch this episode if your watching the show for the first time. watch Aurora Borealis this epsiode makes you warm & Fuzzy.
+1,This is for Becy Williams.,This episode is a diappoinment. how can you say this episode makes you feel warm and fuzzy. it made me feel cold & icey. it think this was a supper depressing episode. WARNING! THIS EPISODE MAKES YOU FEEL ANGERY & DEPRESSED! do not watch this episode if your watching the show for the first time. watch Aura Borealis this epsiode makes you warm & Fuzzy.
+2,Great for a basic intro or advanced practicioners,"If you don't know who Kelly Worden is then it's about time you find out. I just attended his 2009 Water & Steel seminar near Tacoma, Washington. It changed my life. This video is quite old now and Mr. Worden has progressed a great deal since the time it was made. However, it lays out his methods well. Training in his garage converted dojo, he shows you how to completely dismantle your opponent. He employs a no-nonsense, down and dirty, in your face approach. His material is geared for real-life situations wherever they may occur, in the street, bar, your home, anywhere. I highly recommend this video to everyone. Look him up on the net for many more excellent videos."
+2,yummy,their not only good for you but their yummy.they smell like cloves when their cooking and taste a little sweet.
+1,BUY THE COMPLETE CD!,"I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS CD AT BORDERS YESTERDAY AND I COULDN'T FIND IT. I REMEMBERD IT BEING LIKE 22 DOLLORS OR SOMETHING. SO I BOUGHT THE 35 DOLLOR COMPLETE 2 DISK RECORDING. I AM SOOOOOOO GLAD I DID. THERE WERE SO MANY GOOD SONGS THAT WERE ON THE COMPLETE CD THAT THEY TOOK OUT FOR THE HIGHLIGHTS. IF YOU REALLY LIKE EVITA AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR A GOOD RECORDING, GET THE COMPLETE ORIGINAL BROADWAY OR THE CONCEPT RECORDING. I WOULDN'T BUY THIS OR EVEN THE ORIGINAL LONDON CD. THEY'RE JUST TOO SHORT."
+2,A Life Changing Book,"I read and reported on this book for my Probability and Statistics class back in college. It permanently changed the way that I view and evaluate polls, ratings, and statistics that we are bombarded with on an almost daily basis. Innocculate yourself! Buy this book and master it- you won't be disappointed."
+2,A classic,"This book made a huge impression on me in college in 1980, and I have kept my copy to this day. I quote from it all the time when people use numbers in a gullible fashion. In this day and age, when the numbers just keep getting bigger, not being cowed by statistics and mathematics seems a very worthwhile skill."
+1,Not mind blowing at all,"Maybe I expected too much from this book. I thought this book could give me more insight into the dangers of statistical interpretations or the wrongful use of statistics. This book didn't help me at all with that. It's all very (very) basic stuff people should watch out for, when using statistics. Most of this I already knew. I think for anybody who has already red a book from Nicholas Taleb (or anything alike) this book will not present any new material.To people completely new to statistics, this book might be helpfull, but to those who frequently use statistics for their jobs or in their free time, this book won't add any value. There are much better books on statistics out there."
+1,Statistics,The information was presented in simple language for the non-statistician. It was helpful to consider how statistics are presented and how they can be interpreted. The examples were outdated.
+1,"Informative of media tactics, but not statistically accurate","It's a cute book, although utterly misleading. The Atlantic wrote: ""A pleasantly subversive little book, guaranteed to undermine your faith in the almighty statistic.""The fact of the matter is that when proper, statistically sound data gathering and analysis methods are employed, the statistics not only do not lie, but they also reveal the nature and extent of the errors inherent in the results.I know - among other things, I'm a professsional statistician.In fact, it was my profession in statistics that steered me into network analysis, which is a statistician's dream world. Large corporations must figure out where the bottlenecks reside, and how to combat them in the most cost-effective, time-valued, long-term manner.To do this properly, it takes an individual who knows Finance, Statistics, and Networks.Bottom lie: Statistics themselves don't lie. However, the improper use of statistics can lead to erroneous conclusions."
+1,Not much to it,"It discussed statistics, I guess, but it didn't discuss anything that would be taught in a college statistics course.I was hoping to be provided with material on how to calculate and come up with something statistically. It only talked about people misusing numbers.I think that most high-school students are likely to already have most of the information provided in the book. I am 35 and was mostly disappointed."
+2,Old format,Old format and examples that have not been changed through countless reprints. Good general book for an intro. stats. class.
+2,Great little book,"This little book is so much fun. It was written in 1954 so half of the fun is looking at salaries and other data from that time. Huff points out with goofy pictures but sound logic how you can be hoodwinked by the use and abuse of ""averages"" and a number of other ways that statistics are quoted. I use it to make sure that in my work I'm not fooling myself or misinterpreting numbers and charts."
+2,improved with age,"Who said numbers have to be dull? This book was funny, very funny, when it was first published fifty years ago.It has aged well. It's still funny - and what with Enron and others having ""lied with statitics"", there's a lot that one can learn from this extraordinary little book."
+2,Best intro to statistics -- ever!,"Huff has found a catchy title to lure readers into the dry-sounding but utterly fascinating world of statistics.Packed with examples from the 1950s which seem as fresh as yesterday, this book shows how advertisers and others try to trick us by misusing statistics. ""Figures don't lie, but liars figure."" could be the unwritten motto of this book. Almost every day I see a Gee Whiz graph which makes something look like it's skyrocketing out of control before I check the scale. Then it turns out that a 5% or 10% bump looks like 600% to 1,000%. The trick is to abuse the visual impact of the graph.A company might cut wages 30%, then later increase them 30% and claim that they have restored the cut. Huff explains why this is actually a 9% pay cut! This is one of many weapons in the statisticulator's arsenal.Huff, aided by Geis's amusing and revealing illustrations, teaches us how to defend ourselves from statistical abuse, by showing us how the tricks are done."
+2,Statisticians don't like this book - what a surprise!,"For someone who has not read this book, the disparity in reviews is probably striking. Those literally looking for a statistics course, or especially statisticians, will be disappointed. This book is about understanding and interpreting statistics from a practical standpoint. Ignore the statisticians - they are being sensitive about how their work is abused. Ignore the students looking for a statistics book - that isn't the intent of Huff's work.This is one of my favorite books of all time. It helped me become a much more discerning consumer of news. This book is intended to help you better comprehend stat's that are thrown at you to make a point - which essentially means all stat's. Unfortunately, many times this is done is disingenuous ways, and this book will help you see through such foolishness.In short - buy this little book. It is one of the best book values you will ever find."
+2,Fun,"It's nice to read a book like this. There is a very light tone through the book. And it's a short book, incidentally. You will finish it in about 2 sessions.I was happy to see that I'm not the only person annoyed at the way graphs are shown, with the bottom cut off to dramatize changes. This is only one example out of several. You woul be able to figure out some of these yourself, but not all of them. One was a bit deep and I had to read it a second time to understand what the falsity was.I recommend this book because it imparts valuable information in a readable fashion. Statistics are everywhere, and you absolutely must know how to separate the chaff."
+2,A clear and humerous look at how logic is used illogically.,"This book is so good that I've loaned it out to others on three seperate occassions (to students who raved about it)and haven't gotten any of the copies back. I provided copies to my children as they entered middle school so they could gain a clearer picture of what the numbers in the newspaper meant. It's a clear and humerous look at how we, as a society, tend to use logic in the most illogical ways. That ""numbers never lie"" is a myth laid to rest. While the examples are old (I did own the original at one point)the concepts they illustrate are still pertinent today. Written in an easily understood format, it also takes the ""fear of statistics"" out of the math-phobic. A great book to have upon the shelf as a ready reference."
+2,How to lie with statistics,"I have just finish reading this book and, in my opinion, I thought that it is a very simple and funny whey to learn statistic.However, for people who intend to purchase something with more details about tests and analyses, I don't recommend this book."
+2,Still True after all these years,"I have been buying favorite old classics to refresh my memory. The results have been variable. Parkinson's Law stood out as one that had amazingly held up. Huff comes close. His slim book nicely exposes many of the all too persistent tricks used to misuse data. He provides a good catalog of the obvious, but still employed devices to mislead. In this political season, we can all benefit from recalling these ancient tendencies. As far as I could tell, good alternatives are scarce."
+1,Seriously watered down,"There is nothing in this book that you won't find in a begining statistics course. The author gives lots of definitions of the most commonly used words and then provides examples. The reading is light and easy and sometimes amusing. However, it is a flimsy paperback made from low quality paper. There are LOTS of typos in this book. Definitely not worth $12."
+2,My daughter and I both loved it,"Best primer on stats existing. I've read it several times; my daughter read it at age 13 and both enjoyed and understood it. She's coaching her undergrad friends in college stats now, and even more importantly, analyzes news and thinks critically about it.A well-written, timeless book!"
+2,Timeless Classic,"I used this book 20+ years ago in a college statistics course and have kept it on my shelf since. The content is as relevant now as then and I just purchased ten copies to share with a number of my colleagues. If you are looking for a sometimes-cheeky, but always-interesting, view of how to make the facts fit the story, this is your book!"
+2,The Definitive Guide to Statistical Deceit,This small volume contains a wealth of information that every member of our information-oriented society should understand. The best defense against being lied to is to understand exactly what has been said. Huff provides this information in plain English.
+2,great book,very interesting and good. so many years and still true! looks like statistics never change. should be read by everyone.
+2,Every college student needs to read this.,"This book is short but covers SO many issues in statistics. I am almost guaranteed to use it when I teach intro stats or econometrics. My only issue is that the references are outdated and the language isn't concise enough. That being said, all the points are still super relevant."
+2,A good place to start,"I really found a lot of very good info that anyone considering starting a non profit org can use.There are great sections on the exact steps to start fundraising, meet tax requirements, building an effective Board (really important)how to approach sponsors, holding a special event and a lot more.It is a pretty easy read. Even if you have done some of these tasks before I think you can adapt the suggestions and learn something new.I recommend this book."
+2,Good portrait of people working together,"Robert Putnam dissected what might be the fraying of American community in ""Bowling Alone"". Here he and co-authors Lewis Feldstein and Don Cohen look at 12 examples of community.It's quite interesting to see how, for example, branch libraries became social hubs in Chicago. The vignette of CraigsList is dated only a few years later and, in any event, it is difficult to accept CraigsList as as true example of community. It may have been in its earliest days, but is certainly not now. The depiction of Portland may be a bit blindsided in that Portland's activists seem to be against anything and everything, more like Babbit's than enablers of any kind.On the whole, though, it's an interesting collection of community endeavors. Not truly a complement to ""Bowling Alone"", but rather a standalone effort.Jerry"
+1,Not Impressed,"I had hoped to really like this book, because the theme seemed so pertinent and promising. Instead, I was sadly disappointed. It was very much like watching Oprah. Lots of sunny stories about community turnaround, neatly packaged for consumption, with no individual relevance or useful guidelines for reproducing the effect elsewhere. This is not a book about getting to know your neighbors, or building bridges in your community. Whether this is a failing of the book, or just misleading marketing you can decide."
+1,Not as good as I expected...,"This book was fair...not as good as I expected though. The music was at an intermediate level but the arrangements could have been a lot better than they were. In general, I like the arrangements from Gary Dahl because they sound more musical. I am a professional accordion artist and in order to make these arrangements sound good enough to the point where I would feel comfortable performing them in public, I would basically have to re-arrange them myself...which defeats the purpose of buying a book of pre-arranged accordion songs."
+2,"Fascinating, upbeat romance","Jack Dakota found out that he has a son from an eight year old liason. Dakota is a gamblin' man.Enter Hallie Ryan, a scruffy young woman, trying to save her ranch. She has debts from a gamblin' father and a seventeen year old brother trying to follow in daddy's footsteps.Dakota buys the ranch, Eden's Canyon, out from under Hallie. And being as how she knows more about ranching than Jack, he keeps her on to learn ropes.Not too much angst, but an attraction that keeps growing stronger despite the differences that should keep them apart.Hallie teaches Jack about the everyday running of a ranch and how to relate to his son, Ethan. Jack teaches Hallie to loosen up and enjoy some womanly pleasures and how to act in company.And little by little Hallie's brother, Ben changes for the better and slowly a family is melded together through their supportive trials.Definitely recommended - thoroughly enjoyable but ah well!"
+1,wallet,"We were very disappointed in this wallet for the amount of money we paid. It is very cheaply made, and the person we got it for didn't like it. We would have been better off going to a discount store and getting a $5.00 wallet."
+2,Nice flute stand,"Really nice stand for the flute - I like the weight and how solid the legs feel. The peg is covered with velvet, so it won't scratch the instrument. The flute does, however, have some wobble as the peg is a bit smaller than the interior of the flute. (If you look at the headjoint, it can move several inches back and forth due to the extra space around the peg.) Although the wobble can be a bit unsettling, I'm still confident in the stand because of the weight/solidity of the base. Would be perfect if the peg were slightly bigger."
+2,"Not crazy about the appearance of the yellow guard, but works well.",Very sturdy and does a good job of holding my flute like it's supposed to. I would definitely recommend this product.
+2,"Not what I ordered, but I'll keep it!!!","I actually ordered the stand for the flute/piccolo, but got this one instead. Has extra pegs for the clarinet. I already have this one for my other daughter who plays flute/piccolo/clarinet. Wanted one for my daughter who plays oboe. Don't need the other pegs, but I'll keep it anyway. Gave it 4 stars only because they sent me the wrong one, but the actual product is superb!"
+2,Good purchase,Easy gift to give and long lasting read! My son-in-law really likes this one so much that we got it for him again.
+2,I even Subscribe to Hot Rod,I am a girl that reads Hot Rod Magazine lol love the covers & the cars would be nice if the mag was thick instead of thin or skinny
+1,A Magazine for Kids Not For Professionals,"Purchased a digital subscription and regret it. A magazine for kids who like to look at pretty pictures. Unfortunately 95 percent fluff. Very little solid info. Lacking instructive content, but often has pretty photos of cars and of pretty girls, if that is what you like. Mostly advertising, I wouldn't wast the money on it again."
+1,Dont Give them your credit card,"I bought a 1 yr subscription to Hot Rod Magazine last year and they just charged it again for this year without my consent or permission. I don't know about you but when I pay for a yr with my credit card its not meant to be an annuity. Maybe they have some hidden fine print that makes this ""legal"" and maybe they don't. Totally unethical behavior in my opinion. Like the mag but I will not be doing business with these people in the future."
+2,Escaflowne OST. 3 is awesome,"I've been an enormous fan of Yoko Kanno for over a decade now and just now bought my first Escaflowne soundtrack! I own the show and am familiar with the music, but decided to buy the third one first to get past some of the more listened-to background music. This works with most OSTs for anime and Escaflowne is no exception, these songs are wonderful and most are full length 3-4 minute songs. This is a sound track for any real anime/Kanno fan out there."
+2,"Kanno, amazing as always","In my opinion, Escaflowne has the best soundtrack set of any animated series; all of the Escaflowne soundtracks are amazing and you wouldn't be disappointed if you had only one to choose from. That being said, this one is my personal favorite as it contains what I consider two of the most beautiful songs in the entire series (""Farewell"" and ""Arcadia"") plus a couple of performances from Maaya Sakamoto (whose voice is also divine). If you can get your hands on a copy, I strongly suggest getting this one. And while you're at it, check out other works composed by Yoko Kanno - she's simply amazing."
+2,Information,"Firstly, Escaflowne is a great classic anime, and one of my personal favorites. The visuals are a bit dated (1995), but what made the show was the plot, the world, and the audio!2nd, All of the Escaflowne CDs are incredible. Especially lovers only (a 'best of' for the series), and the movie soundtrack. This is all due to the work of Yoko Kanno (Cowboy bebop, darker than black, Macross, RahXephon, among other greats). Escaflowne may be my favorite of all her work, but everything she touches turns to gold.Lastly, the CD Info, because it is often hard to find the correct information:The Vision of Escaflowne OST 3Yoko Kanno19961 Short Notice2 Arcadia3 Epistle4 Farewell5 Aoi Hitomi6 Perfect World7 I Recomment Instincts8 Scrappy9 Shrilly10 Revenge11 Illusion12 Blaze13 Fatal14 Hikari No Naka E15 Again"
+2,Great book....lots of local information,A great read for any Minnesota sports fan. Extremely interesting approach with a number of authors giving a lot of local information about small town teams and how black baseball players were accepted...or not accepted...in rural Minnesota. I found the articles dealing with the small towns much more interesting than the big city articles. I remember watching one of the games many years ago and found some new information that I did not know.
+2,Fresh,"A novel, and fresh approach to explaining the wants, wishes, desires, expectations and behaviour of fictional AUstralian tourists in various parts of the world. Its as much about travel, as the human condition. A wonderful book, and explains alot about the tourist mentality."
+1,I just didn't get it...,"A friend gave me this book as a gift because she had found it to be ""hilarious.""Huh?I have to admit that the only reason I finished this book was that I was trying desparately to find something, anything, funny in it. Unfortunately, the story was ponderous, depressing, and egregiously pretentious from beginning to end."
+1,Easy Slumber,It is on a very rare occasion that I fail to finish a book.I feel compelled to say that this was one of them. After 100 pages I decided I could take no more. This book started me off on the wrong foot. The introduction produced a large number of characters all at once which were impossible to assimilate. The author failed to capture an audience with such boring characters and much of the narration was in rambling form.
+2,Excellent Resource for Riders,"I recently started commuting to work via bicycle. The only route I can take is quite busy, so I started out by riding on the sidewalks and nervously dodging all the cars turning right in front of me. The sidewalks were covered in trash and debris, and I had to maneuver around pedestrians too. After reading Effective Cycling, I ride in the street, with more confidence and fewer problems, and I arrive at work much faster. I highly recommend Effective Cycling for anyone who regularly rides his/her bike in an urban setting or wishes to."
+2,A 'must-read' for any cyclist!,"I found the chapters on riding in traffic to be invaluable. I commute to work every day, and ride recreationally on weekends. The lessons in these chapters will save you literally thousands of miles of trial and error, and could save your life. It is a 'must read' for anyone who wants to expand beyond being a casual cyclist, and wants to use their bicycle as an effective means of personal transportation"
+2,"Skip the politics, but learn how to ride in traffic safely and maintain your bike","This is an excellent book, which used to be the basis for the League of American Wheelmen (now the League of American Bicyclist's) safe cycling class (at the time known as Effective cycling. Learn all the critical skills for riding safely in traffic, including such things as emergency stops and emergency turns (i.e. when a car ""hooks"" you by making a right turn in front of you).This book has been around for a long time, restructured and revised in this 6th edition, it's a much better read -- I just wish John could give up on his political ranting (correct as much of it is) and spend some time on riding safely in the world of bike lanes, etc. rather than wishing they didn't exist -- sadly, given legislative ignorance such things are here to stay and every cyclist should know how to use them safely!"
+1,An antique curiosity,"Forester's day has come and gone. This book is interesting to read from a historical perspective but has little practical value in the second decade of the 21st century.Newbies who need real world information about transportation cycling should start their quests elsewhere and save their money.Forester spends many pages stuck in boring old git mode. I am from the same generation as JF and even I find him often insufferable.His over the top, my way or the highway opinions are largely unhelpful to novice knowledge seekers, IMHO."
+2,extremely satisfied,"Have used the printer many times with satisfaction every time, Am finding trouble getting refill paper and cartridges from Sony and other dealers. A terrific product and the color prints are outstanding. Very reliable. Highly recommended"
+2,"Bronski Beat, Communards and Jimmy","This compilation should actually be named as the above title as the album consists of 4 hits from Communards. All are gems. With the superb digitally remastered sound, this CD deserves 6 stars."
+1,Inbred Country Music - Yes Indeedee...Yipee Ki Yi Yaaa - Whatever,Not enough talent to put a full CD out. Ignorant lyrics - perfect for stompin the cow pies from the bottom of your cowboy boots. Same stupidity as the whole Redneck Woman schtik. Next thing will be bringing mullets back in style.
+2,BEST FACE LOTION EVER,"I totally agree with the positive reviews above. Until I found this face moisturizer, I had terrible problems with flaky dry patches combined with oily places. I tried lots of other moisturizers but nothing provided the kind of complete solution for my complexion. I LOVE THIS LOTION and can't believe it's been discontinued. It is not at all greasy - it feels light and soothing all day long. I also hope Eucerin reconsiders it's decision regarding this amazing product."
+1,rip off,I was mislead! This was marketed as the old style can. You even said people that bought this bought the old style pour spouts! THE OLD STYLE POUR SPOUTS DO NOT WORK WITH THE CAN. IT HAS THE SAFETY SPILL PROOF SPOUT AND IS ABSOLUTLY NO GOOD TO POUR GAS INTO AN OLD SYLE VEHICLE. IW WAS DELIBERTLY MISLED. This was a totla rip off.
+1,Terrible and unsafe.,"I recently purchased one of these cans, immediately filled it up with 3gals of gas, strapped it into the bed of my truck and took off for a 4k road trip. Never needed the gas, but upon returning home I smelled gas. Turns out it was leaking from the seams, and when I eventually poured what was left into my gas tank before returning it for a refund the remaining gas leaked all over the ground. How is this environmentally safe, let alone safe for people? Don't even think about purchasing this product. One star is too many."
+1,Typical Blitz,"The can ""sucked in"" after a few months and is now indented on the sides. The spouts are rubbish that came with it. Too many spout parts. Next time I buy genuine military jerry cans."
+2,Better than the show!,"I'm a big fan of Rugrats the TV show, and I knew this book would be much better then any of the episodes. I was right! It's extremely funny, and it's full of adventure. The only bad thing about this book is that some parts are really confusing, but you can easily get back on track."
+1,Mis-leading packaging,"Curly, perhaps the most popular and most imatated stooge is on the cover, on the back and in all the pictures that come with this slick looking boxed set.But he is in only one of the three short films. (Also, there are hardly any short films that come with this. The other filler is cartoons, a movie without Curly and interviews and other junk.)This is not a good collection for fans of Curly. It is however good at misleading the 3 Stooges fan into thinking that he or she has found a gold mine of 3 Stooges material at a great price. Sadly, that is not to be.Instead of wasting your time and money on this blatent rip-off, you would be better off at building your 3 Stooges library on other collections that don't contain the words ""75th Anniversary Collection."""
+1,Don't buy it!,"Unless you want about 4 actual episodes of 3 stooges, the rest is all old movies where the stooges had bit parts, and then cartoons. 7 DVDs?????My well-meaning son got it for me for Xmas, and we attempted to watch it together, so I could show him how funny the stooges were. He wasn't impressed. A waste of money and time."
+1,Garbage,"Others have said most of the things I was going to say. This set is trash. Specifically, the documentary was sort of interesting for tidbits of information I wasn't aware of but was produced horribly. The mic on the narrator was pushed right up to his mouth causing too much proximity effect and you can hear the plosives clipping on the VO track. I'm in audio and this is basic, audio recording 101 stuff, folks. Even the stuff I thought was mildly fun was not worth putting up with the hours of utter dreck to experience. I didn't even bother watching everything. This is a great white elephant gift exchange candidate if you're stuck with it because it looks like it would be great. But it isn't. Stay away."
+1,Horrible!,"Only 4 of the Columbia shorts, one with Curly and three with Shemp. The rest is the cartoon version, Ted Healy shorts with one, two, or three or three of the stooges, and a terrible, amateur documentary. Even the box listing the cast is wrong on the Columbia shorts. It lists Curly Joe DeRita as the star of all of them. Run away from this product, or don't pay more than $2 for it."
+1,We are the Stooges!,"The packaging is so deceiving! I had to have this set. Glad i only paid 10 bucks with ship. i'll be very happy to sell it, break even and get somebody else peeved off at me for selling them JUNK!Usually I read comments/reviews section. this time i failed to do so and i got burned. Caveat emptor! boys and girls. Read the reviews before you buy."
+1,A complete misrepresentation of the classic trio,The packaging is beautiful. Any fan of the Three Stooges would love it except for the fact that the majority of this material on this DVD set isn't the classic Three Stooges we grew up to love. It is VERY MISLEADING.Anyone defending the integrity of this release should be considered an employee of Madacy Entertainment.
+1,junk,"junk, waste of money, very disappointed, even misleading as the packaging contains pictures of episodes that are not even in the collection"
+1,3 Stooges Collectors Edition,This thing is horrible do not buy it. Only one episode with Curly all else is terrible. Old clips and movies not funny at all Do no but this you will be very disapointeed as I was.
+1,Save your money,"Should have read the box before I purchased. Lots of early stooges, cartoons, and Curly Joe Stooges...not the shorts we all know and love. Should have known better...the price was too good! Looks like it's $100 bucks for the stuff I really wanted!"
+1,Nephew hated it,I bought this for a birthday gift for my 8 year old nephew. He hated it. It does not contain the Three Stooges TV episodes we all watched as kids. Brother-in-law said it is a bunch of vaudeville stuff.
+1,Not what I expected as a big stooges fan,"This is not a collection of shorts, as you would expect it to be. Rather, it's a disappointing collection of odds and ends. As others have noted in other reviews, there are only a few shorts. You're better off finding a different collection if you want to see the shorts, just as I will end up having to do. I think the case is very misleading as it says there is over 11 hours of material there and it doesn't specify what the material is."
+1,"Stooges are Great, BUT, this Sucks",Don't waste your money and time on this garbage. If you want the Stooges go for the volume collections that are currently out. You will be receiving value for your buck and the opportunity to relive or perhaps meet the genius of this comedy group. For us baby-boomers it brings back fond memories of the silver screen and watching these get replayed on the little screen in our home.
+2,a stooges collectable,What a great item for any Stooges fan. This was a gift and the recipient loved it. The lunchbox is a def. collectable although it arrived slightly scratched. The Laurel and Hardy video is like an extra bonus as most stooge fans also love L&H. And I know the whoopy cushion will be a joy once our son finds it LOL.
+2,THREE STOOGES 2 DVD SET INFO,VOLUME # 1 (DVD #1)1. DISORDER IN THE COURT (B/W)2. THE BRIDELESS GROOM (B/W)3. MALICE IN THE PALICE (B/W)4. SING A SONG OF SIX PANTS (B/W)VOLUME #2 (DVD #2)1. JERK OF ALL TRADES (B/W)2. THREE LAUGH FILLED TRAILERS OF THE THREE STOOGES FEATURE FILMS (B/W)3. THE THREE STOOGES COLOR CLASSICS (COLOR)4. THE THREE STOOGES COLOR CARTOONS (COLOR)
+1,3 stooges 75th anniversary dvd set,"It came damaged, I sent it back to be delivered in 2 to 3 days and still have not received a replacement. The last time I emailed him, he said he did not get it back and that was after 11 days. I think it was damaged before he even sent it and thought I would keep it because of Christmas, now he is just ignoring me. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!! I would like my money back plus what I paid for shipping twice."
+1,Not what you expect,"I went into buying this eight DVD box set believing that there would be at least a few classic ""Stooges"" shorts. Instead, I receive only ONE DVD of shorts, the rest of the set being comprised of various clips, biographies, and rare footage of the Howard brothers. I'm all for learning a bit about our classic comedy heritage here, but my main complaint is that the clips on each DVD borrow greatly from each other (you'll find yourself watching one DVD, realizing you've seen these clips on the LAST DVD!), the clips are poorly edited together, and there are far too many annoying ""Pop-up Video""-esque factoids that are indeed informative, but get in the way of enjoying the Stooges' comedy.If you're interested in learning about the team here, read a biography. If you want to actually WATCH the Stooges, try a different box set."
+1,Waste of money,This is a complete waste of money for any real Stooges fan. You do get three DVDs. One is cartoon stooges. One is Laurel and Hardy. Only one is 3 Stooges -1 Curly episode and 2 Shemp episodes. My husband is a huge Stooges fan and couldn't watch anything except the Curly episode. I don't feel it was properly advertised on the box.
+1,Ripoff,"I bought this set thinking I was going to enjoy many hours of The Stooges. It only has a few shorts that are all over-played on TV, having seen them a hundred times already.Charging a full retail price for a set like this, containing just a few shorts, is shameful. You're paying an extra 10 bucks for the tin box, little more. This set is a bargain-bin type item worth maybe four to five bucks at most.It's my fault for being suckered out of my money. This purchase has taught me to read the content descriptions VERY CAREFULLY before buying future ""special collections.""Now I'm off to buy the REAL complete chronological collections of The Three Stooges being released by Sony Pictures."
+1,Disapointed,"When I bought this set from wal-mart, I should have taken my own advice:""Let the buyer beware.""Given the number of shorts the 3 stooges made, the content of this set is lame. How they get away with calling this ""75th anniversary collection"" I'll never know. I enjoyed watching what is on this set-but there's not a whole lot to brag about. ""Kooks ture"" is about the best thing here-but still it's not worth it.Don't buy this set! Now you've been warned."
+1,A Very Poor Compilation,"You know those classic slap-stick ""Three Stooges"" shorts that are always on TV? Well forget those because only 4 of their 220 short-films made it into these 7 discs. Those 4 being the public domain shorts that have been released time and time again. The rest of this set is comprised of the team's early work with Ted Healy (which was before the Stooges even developed their act), some late ""Curly Joe"" material and cartoons. Fans who see this impressive looking box-set will be puzzled and disappointed by the lack of what the packaging promises. It is very deceptive."
+1,boring...,"i had actually purchased this movie at my local target store and i can say you cant judge a movie by its cover, it may look all nice and fancy but there is only a total of 4 stooges episodes on the first dvd, the second dvd are all cartoons and the 3rd is all special features and exclusive interviews with the stooges families, children/grandchildren. extremely disapointed."
+1,Disappointed by a long shot,"I was quite unhappy to know that this wasn't a ""Collection"" of shows, but more of a ""The making of"" series. There were only a few episodes on it, and the rest of it was a disappointment by a long shot! If you are looking for watching actual Three Stooges, DON'T BUY THIS!"
+1,Not Shemp!,"Half of these feature Shemp instead of Curly, which nobody wants. The second disc is only cartoons, which nobody wants. So really you're only getting a couple decent episodes for your money."
+2,"The Other, The Best","""The Other"" is the best horror story I have ever read. The atmosphere is chilling, austere, and creepy throughout. I read it while camping in Europe more than 20 years ago and got to the thrilling, surprise plot twist deep in the night. This twist produced an electric shudder in the gut. Written from the perspective of one of a set of young twin boys, the inner dialogue of this character feels genuine. The plot speeds you along on a can't-put-it-down read, despite much interior action."
+2,One of the best...,"[...]Thomas Tryon was first a move star...and a very talented and good-looking one at that. I remember him well. ""The Other"", in my opinion, is truly one of the best horror books ever written. It has been some years since I read it...but I've never forgotten Mr's Tryon's ability to truly capture your attention and keep you guessing what was really going on. His artistic ability as an author is not as well-known as should be. He passed away some time ago...Sadly...for who knows what other wonderful works we may have seen by this great writer and talented actor. If you haven't read this one, and you are a horror fan, you should read it. I guarantee you won't be disappointed."
+2,Unmatched,"I read this book years ago when it was newly published. I passed it around from friend to friend until my copy disappeared. I consider it the best psychological thriller of all. Thanks,Amazon"
+2,Recommended Read,I read this back in the mid-70s when I was 12 or 13 and it had just come out in paperback. I thoroughly enjoyed it then and again a bazillion years after I first read it.
+2,Find this book!,"My dad introduced me to the work of Thomas Tryon. A few months ago he found a handful of books up in the garage that he'd read when he was in high school, and some of Tryon's novels were among them. I cooked through Harvest Home and was very impressed with with his masterful descriptions and breathtaking plot twists/revelations. Then I read The Other... I was completely blown away. You can't miss this book. It's a masterpiece. It's not frightening in a slasher, better-look-over-your-shoulder-type way, but the concept will chill you, without a doubt. It's such a good story, and it's executed so well... It's the best book I've read in a very long time. I would recommend it to anyone who is the mood for a good, haunting, thought-provoking piece of literature. My hat is off to Thomas Tryon... I can't wait to get my hands on another one of his works."
+1,Simply NOT that good.,"I really wanted this to be a better book, especially when faced with all the ""Wait until you get to the TWIST!"" comments I had heard. Um, well, I assumed what the ""TWIST"" was about 10 pages into the book.Great idea, just overwrought prose and not nearly creepy enough."
+1,Not a fan.,A mediocre story plagued by poor writing. The ending is too obvious. The gypsy game is a redundant plot element - the same effect is achieved by the fact that the boys are twins. The author seems to take the easy way out: he neither assumes a POV nor does the plot justify the unnanounced changes in POV.*SPOILER* The only enjoyable part of the novel I found was the final scene. At least the demise of the infant was inventive.
+1,Don't get this radio.,"I own and use the best radios on the market. I have and use the Tivoli Model One, Tivoli PAL, and Boston Acoustics Recepter among others, and all the ones I just listed sound much better than the Bose Wave Radio, PLUS they are much cheaper too!There is also one called a Cambridge model 88 that is better than the Bose Wave Radio as well.When you are comparing these radios side by side, the first one you turn off and throw aside is the Bose Wave Radio, it is that bad when compared to the rest.If you want a good sounding table radio, I would suggest the Tivoli Model One instead. If you want a good clock radio for the nightstand, then I would suggest the Boston Recepter. Both are available through Amazon.comI don't work for any of these companies, but I have bought all of the radios exept for the Bose Wave Radio, I borrowed one for a day and had no interest in buying one. Even if it was cheaper, and smaller, but it sounded the same as it does now, I still would not buy it."
+2,The Complete CD,"Well, a review of this material by me is probably unfair, but I am one of the writers that has a song on this CD and will remain anonymous. Originally.....I was a bit skeptical, when asked to be a part of this CD, my luck so far with music compilation ventures has been extremely unrewarding......to say the least! But when I put this album on my CD player and pushed number ONE, and then number TWO and so on and so on!! Boy, I was pleased as punch and so very proud to be a part of this assemblage of writers and artists of this caliber!! THANK YOU LORD for letting my song arrive on the doorsteps of Frog & Scorpion Records thru the listing at Taxi! And thank you to all the other songwriters, producers and singers on this project, I hope my song is as good as the rest that appear on this album........"
+1,Made my foot hurt,"I used this product for about a week and a half then decided to stop using it. At first I had the straps adjusted too tight which made my foot and leg hurt from squeezing too much. Then I loosened them and thought it would be better but my foot hurt so much that I would wake up about 3AM in pain and would have to take it off and the sound of velcro peeling away at 3AM also wakes up the person beside you too. When you lay down your foot naturally wants to turn to the side and with this brace on, it put pressure against the side of my foot which was tolarable for a few hours but then it would really start hurting where the strap went around my foot. If I kept my foot pointed straght up then it did not pull but that isn't how my foot is naturally positioned when I sleep. It's a little pricy for what it actually is."
+2,wonderful jazz,"One of the most wonderful jazz CD's I've purchased in the last few years. Ms. McRae takes the genius of Monk, removes the edginess without detracting from the spirit of the music, and rolls out knock-out after knock-out. I wouldn't have thought it possible, frankly. The supporting quartet is terrific. I can't imagine any true jazz lover being disappointed in this CD."
+2,Carmen captures Monk,"We know the feel of Monk. When we walk down a rainy 1 am night, scatting Monk standards, we know the feel of Monk. Mcrae makes those doos and das into lyrics without changing the sentiment we had all along. And with ole' George on bass, bringing up the bottom along with Mcrae, well, two stars just for the names. Great songs, great interpretation, great album- -NV"
+2,Brilliant.,"Noone delivered a lyric better than Carmen and no singer understood Monk as well. Instrumental work and recording quality are also excellent. If you think the Great Songbook recordings ended with Ella, think again."
+1,A Nice Propaganda Piece,"This book claims that there is no such thing as race. While this would be nice, unfortunatly that is just not the case. Scientists can take a drop of blood and determine if its owner is Asian, African-American, European, Jewish, etc. If there is no such thing as race, then how is this possible?This book was used in a biased anthropology class that I took for my BA. I only bought it because I was forced to."
+2,Biology As Ideology : The Doctrine of DNA,"This book will cause you to think in new ways, even if you don't agree with the author. Lewontin's main point is that despite the fact we think science is an objective discipline, its questions topics considered worth researching are in fact biased by the culture in which we live. It's an interesting concept to ponder for those interested in philosophy, science, or the philosophy of science."
+2,Tasty morning crunch.,"I am partial to the Familia Swiss brand for my museli, but this is my favorite crunchy style. I prefer to have the nuts in the mix and add my own fruit as seasonally available. Freeze dried fruit is just never as good."
+2,Who knew worms could be so much fun?,"This is a delightful toy and very powerful. The downside is that it is very loud, looks like a child's toy, and it is a lint/hair magnet. However I would still recommend this product. It is a great product for misdirection or concealment if you at all concerned about getting flack for having a vibrator because the average Joe isn't gonna realize what it is unless you tell them. Great for travel since I personally think that it would be less embarrassing for some airport attendant to pull this out of your bag at checkout/check in then a different style vibrator."
+2,Good for sore muscles!,"This product is good to your muscles after a long hard day. Do wash it before first use, because it has a rubbery smell."
+2,Excellent all purpose video cam and camera,Sony outdid themselves with this camera. It has all the digital effects you need in a cam corder with the ability to take still shots at a touch of the button. The dv tape is small and easy to carry around. It holds both the digital pictures and the video on the same film. This makes it easy to record in both modes when at an affair. The result is a video record with 5 second sound bites when still shots are used. Comes with a good grouping of transfer methods from firewire to svideo to infra red. Movies can be quickly loaded onto computer and easy to edit.
+2,great picture quality and compact,"I bought this for distributing family videos. Since this camera contains a IEEE 1394 adapter, it's very simple to transfer video to a computer. It has lived up to it's promises."
+1,"Brand new, out of the box and it doesn't work.","Just purchased this little gem and went to insert the cassette. The instructions say ""The cassette compartment will automatically lift up and open when opening the lid."" It Doesn't. For $1,359, I'm back to Circuit City for a new one. If I have problems once more . . . then I'll try another brand."
+2,Satisfied Reader,It's a very good story Hard to put down Story line is great Really got in to it Great read
+2,MARTI' s review,"This was a different type of book for me from this author. The heroine Emily is a reporter that in her quest to expose a US Senator as being ""unstable"", suddenly gets stuck with a ghost that follows her home. The story is entertaining, and has very good moments. I was kind of surprised about her relatively easy access to a US Senator- Lee. They develop a relationship that eventually leads into love. An interesting triangle between Emily, Lee and the ghost. I recommend it."
+1,"Just so, so....",Just didn't care for this story. Synopsis was interesting but the story didn't keep my interest. I will not recommend this book and hesitate to buy another book from this author.
+2,One of the best electro records,"My type of electro! Keith Tenniswood of Two Lone Swordsmen fame demonstrates his solo credibility here with his superb debut album.Combining breaks and beats with smooth, simple melodies, Tenniswood brings all that is good about electro music together.What made the songs on here even better are the beautiful electronic, ambient, pulsating and shimmering walls of sound Tenniswood creates behind his songs. Fans of Two Lone Swordsmen will know what I'm talking about, and Tenniswood uses this skill to great effect on this album.An excellent, consistent electro, breakbeat album, with strong hints of electronica and IDM. One of the best electronic albums of the past few years."
+2,a real history book,"A book where every name ,situation,person is based in facts and books.A book where author knows his sources and have a clear view of achivments and drawbacks of Soviet space programmAn author who can read Ruusian and have of net contact of the sourcesI found the style of language difficult but fluid."
+2,Beautifully told,"I read this book because it was a requirement in my college lit class. Why? because my teacher Dr.Mines (Jeanette Mines) wrote it. Before I read it I figured it would be bad if she is making us read it, but once I started I had to finish it, I couldnt put it down. 14 year old Jeannie falls in love with 16 year old misunderstood bad boy Sam. Despite all the warnings she dates him. It seems from the moment she met him her life has changed and together they are spinning out of control. Will he take her down with him or can she save him from himself? I dont want to ruin the end so Ill stop here."
+2,Confrontational in a good way,"This is a great little book on purity. I read it in an hour and couldn't put it down. ""The Purity Principle"" gets ""in your face"" on the issue of sexual purity, speaking directly, but not inappropriately about the slippery slope that is sexual sin and practical ways to combat it. The engaging message was so vivid and powerful that I immediately ordered two additional copies so that each of my sons could have their own.My one reservation about this book is that it does not give enough help and hope to the person who has already seriously fallen and needs help getting on the right track. I am concerned that such a person, rather than seeing the power of a gracious God to restore them, might feel that they are too far gone for a meaningful recovery after reading this book."
+2,Two thumbs up for these legendary indie-rockers!,"Once again, Versus is able to capture the very essence of what indie-music is about. In the ""Afterglow"" ep, the band proves their competency in their ability to write unforgettable songs. This proves that you just can't buy any old Fender Mustang Guitar, vintage Twin-Reverb Amp, or analog delay pedal and expect to be a musician. Versus proves that they are real muscians."
+2,as always VERSUS continues to shine,"""afterglow"" is just another example of fine craftsmanship and pure pop hook laden melodies.i personally find versus one of the most inspiring bands i've ever heard. go see them live, you won't be dissapointed"
+2,Perfect,This account of Edison Marshall's own hunting experiences willmake you feel out of place in today's world. It captures a timenow gone.
+1,Might be better for minivans or SUVs,"Bought this to take two bikes on a road-trip. Rack did fit nicely on the bumper of my car and didn't leave any scratches. If you own any sort of sedan though beware. This rack places the bike(s) above the height of the car, so not only is it difficult to lift up, but is a killer of gas mileage too. Despite being in the Saris fit guide, my Kia Rio had a drop of around 10mpg and I was travelling slow. I placed the rack on a large domestic sedan and it fit about the same, very high above the car. Apparently it is only meant for mountain bikes with wide tubes as I needed to place rags around the bike tubes on my 3 speed and hybrid in order to prevent slipping. Still the bikes did encounter a few scratches once I reached my destinations. I ended up returning the rack to Amnazon without hassle and bought the Thule Speedway which fits much lower on my car and the bikes fit on it properly."
+1,BEWARE False advertisement,"This is a Graber guadian 3 ike rack, NOT a Saris guadian 3. I purchased it and it looks very simular, but has no anti-sways and the straps are a hard cheap plastic. I called the company and they said all they could do was have me send it back and get my money back. I informed them that the pictures on the advertisements were not of the one they sent me and they just said if I was unhappy with my purchase, I could return it. This was a week ago, and as I see they still advertise the Saris with anti-sways and rubber hold down straps. BEWARE of this company!!!!"
+2,functions as designed,"garage door goes up and down, the lights turn on and off. Timer on lights helpful. Sensor turn lights on to."
+2,Non Main Stream Is Good,"Skitzo is a great group who succeeds in paying the music that they want to play without conforming to ""what sells"". They are always playing on tour, catch them if you can, they are great live too!!"
+2,Best Cookbook Ever!,I had to reduce my weight but had no idea how to go about it. I had tried several times before but the food I prepared was bland and tasteless. This cookbook has numerous low calorie solutions that are very tasty and satisfying. I am able to stay on the weight loss program and have plenty of recipes!
+1,The non-chef's cookbook (subtitle: Not just for dieter's),"I have had this cookbook for a couple of years without really using it. But a few months ago, I pulled it back of the shelf and never put it back on that shelf since. I never considered myself a good cook. In fact I am just the opposite, the typical single guy who used to eat out all of the time. This book has definately changed that. The recipes are very easy. And the dinners that I have made do not taste anything like diet meals. I recommend this cookbook for everyone - dieters as well as non-dieters. I am also not the type to write book reviews (this is the first and probably the only) except that I think so highly of this cookbook that I wanted to recommend it to others."
+2,New Dieter's Every Day Cookbook,I've had this cookbook for a number of years and bought it as a gift for my nephew and his new bride. They love the recipes. I have never had a bad recipe from this book and it's all with health in mind.
+2,It works,"I feel compelled to write about this book. I have lost 38 lbs in 8 weeks using this wonderful cookbook (OK so the first 12 lbs were water and yes I have been exercising). The receipes are tasty and that makes a big difference. You learn a new way to cook without using butters, oils, high fat and high colesterol ingredients. Many items are complete meals without needing side dishes. I particularly like the baked french bread, stuffed peppers, baked fish, and Southwestern stuffed squash. Dieting is not my favorite activity. Food is good. My doctor's advice was to loose weight. This book has made the process worth while. I recommend this book highly. It works."
+2,You'll be hooked on healthy eating after you buy this book!,I have been collecting cookbooks for 20 years and this is the one I can't live without. Incredibly easy recipes with delicious results. You won't even realize you're on a diet!
+2,A heart patient's rescue,"My husband was told after his fourth heart attack that nothing more could be done for him, so our family doctor told him to try a vegetarian diet. With the help of this wonderful cookbook he has lost 30 pounds and loves the food I prepare for him from the receipes I get from this wonderful cookbook.The appetizing pictures helps me to choose the menus. I just love everything about this book."
+2,Better Homes & Gardens New Dieter's Cook Book,"I love this book! There is enough variety in this book to keep you coming back night after night and create great low calories meals. I use it when I feel it's time to cut calories and start losing weight. Best part of all, the meals are GREAT tasing! The photos help you decide what you want to cook!"
+2,"Best Cookbook I Own, and I Own Many","I bought this book last year, and have used it over and over. I am not the most enthusiastic chef, but this book helps a lot. Dishes are not overly complicated, or time consuming, yet are healthy and filling. Most importantly, they are almost all delicious. My husband is thrilled that I bought this book, for now he gets to eat well prepared meals often, and lose weight to boot."
+2,ankle holster,"I have a taurus .38 special and it fit. i did modify it a bit after i recieved it. i cut some of the velcro off which enabled me to be able to pull the gun out with one hand. i also had someone stitch another line of thread to have the gun sit up higher in the holster. i have a 2"" barrel and it would stick out 1/4"". however for the price this works well. i also have small legs and the velcro strap fits tight around my ankle."
+2,"No frills, no thrills, just the right price.","Bought this for my Dad, as I have come to love having my revolver in an ankle holster. He uses it for his .38 Special. There's nothing fancy here, which is why the price is low. But that doesn't mean that it's ""cheap"" either. It is just a good product at a good price.Recommended for anyone looking. Also, my Dad is 5'6"", I am 6'2"" and this fits both of us equally well. Didn't try it on my 8 year old, but I'm sure it would fit, it's quite adjustable."
+2,Desvio has Arrived!,"Young, Fresh and Strong Talent here! From start to finish this album carries lots of energy. Tracks ""En Mis Brazos"" & ""Si Me Dejas"" are guaranteed hits. Whether you appreciate musica latina and/or enjoy good music you cannot go wrong with this album. I am anticipating these melodies to hit the clubs and car tunes soon!"
+1,ARGGGGGG!!!!!!!,This is generic half less than ok - half horrible - completely unforgetable - generic drudge - please get back with Survivor and make something someone in America would like? or are you happy playing to tiny crowds in Europe - comeon....lets get back together for some good music - not this sore missing any punch run of the mill yuk - Survivor could have rocked the sh.. out of the Real One - which is now being endless played on radio...
+2,"A Must for Anyone who Hunts or is Thinking of Doing So, A Snapshot of Africa at it's Finest !!","I started the book with having read the Old Man and the Boy first, so I was primed and ready for some good reading. I was not disappointed, Robert C. Ruark is a Masterful Wordsmith. I savored each word as a ""Right before You Go to Sleep"" read, the book was the High Point of the Day on a number of days, it always provided an exit into sleep after what lately have become stressful days. This should be required reading for anyone who hunts, it provides a distinct familiarity for anyone who has hunted. I felt that, I know that, I was Touched."
+2,Safari Memoir,I enjoyed this book. Ruark honestly describes his fear as he faces the dangerous game animals of 1950s east Africa. If you are a hunter you will appreciate this book. If you are not a hunter and don't have a special interest in East Africa then this book will likely hold little appeal for you.
+2,He IS his Brother's keeper!!!,"Wonderful movie!! Beat Takeshi is a great director and has fantastic presence in any movie he stars! Fans of Pulp Fiction or True Romance should enjoy this movie. I won't go into the storyline, you can read that on the preview, but you won't be disappointed if you like action movies. This is one of the better ones!"
+2,Great film but track down the (easy to find) uncut version!,"Many Takeshi Kitano fans hate this film but I actually find it to be his most enjoyable. If you liked Sonatine, then you will like this. However this is the American version of the film and it is HEAVILY CUT AND EDITED! Poorly cut and edited too may I also point out. Some parts which were clear and easy to understand in the original become confusing due to the editing. Have no fear THE ORIGINAL UNCUT VERSION IS EASY TO FIND. I recommend this edition of the film:Brother (Uncut release!)which is awesome."
+2,The BEST!!!,I think this movie was really really good! i love it so much! i recommended this movie to all my friends and family and they all loved it!!! in the beginning you wonder what the hell is going on? but if you pay attention you will understand the whole movie! i thought it was the best yakuza movie i had seen so far...
+2,I havent seen a better Beat Takeshi Movie,"I'll keep this short, I saw Fireworks and thought it was average at best, saw pieces of that kijuro or whatever its called with the little kid in it, that one was pretty good. I liked this movie alot and its the only reason I got into Takeshi Kitano movies, if I never happened to stumble accross this movie late night on Showtime or Cinemax I would have never sparked an interest. I'm not a sheep so I dont follow everyone elses opinions, and you can trust my reviews I wont say somethings good because everyone else does.Try it out, Rent or buy."
+1,Obtuse synthetic nonsense II,"Seriously, the first review with this title nailed it. I saw a different Takeshi Kitano movie a few years back which was much more stylistically interesting (can't remember the name, but it was a Japanese film), so I know he's capable of making an interesting film. This isn't it. This film is a terrible waste of time."
+1,TOTAL RIP OFF!!!,"After purchasing this item and getting charged about $40 AUS postage the DVD was not compatible with Australian DVD players. Conveniently you cannot return the product after it has been opened. As I could not test the DVD's compatibility until after I opened it, this return policy was no good to me. You are better off taking your chances with Ebay!!!"
+1,Mind numbing violence,"This movie is about a Japanese gangster exiled from his homeland and forced to flee to America. From the moment he sets foot on foreign soil, his orgy of violence and destruction begins. If you're a fan of action and violence, this movie has plenty of both. The film portrays the extremely violent lifestyle of Japanese gangsters. Unfortunately that's about all it has going for it.Much of the time the plot seems disjoint and unconnected. Music is lacking. A lot of the time it was difficult to understand what was going on. I can only recommend this to gangster movie aficionados."
+1,A Moment of Zen,"This is supposed to be an artsy movie about the yakuzas and their activities in America. However, it`s not more than an average, empty thriller that`s neither exciting nor funny, let alone creative or original. Takeshi Kitano, who both directs the picture and plays its asian main character, is devoid of charisma while he acts, using the same facial expression the whole time. There are lots of useless moments of pointless violence here, which try to have style and edgyness but fail miserably (Tarantino does it much better). ""Brother"" is a tedious, unengaging waste of time and is quickly forgotten. Meaningless."
+1,boring,This movie was really boring. It was slow and uninteresting. the man who did this movie is the one trying to bring back the Zatoichi series. I have not seen the new Zatoichi movie yet but this movie gives me great doubts about how good it will be. His other movies may be good but this one is a definite time waster. Save yourselves.
+1,Disappointing,"I was hoping to get a step-by-step DVD on how to create a square foot garden. This was not that DVD. This DVD was really disappointing. I really need the help in getting my garden going, but this DVD didn't help.- No information on how to create your raised beds (which type of wood to use and why? How high should they be and why?)- No information on how to create Mel's mix (I'm not sure what she used for her soil, she never said)- No information on where to put the raised beds in your yard (Should you look for a shaded area? Lots of sun? Which plants for what type of shade)- No information on when and how often to water- Very little information on when to harvest- Very little information on how to take care of your plants in case of insects or diseases.This DVD was mainly about the plants the author chose to plant, spending about 15 minutes on the various varieties of tomato plants.The only good part of this DVD was the interview with Mel."
+1,even the stray cat outside wasn't interested!,"Since my cats have always loved Cosmic Catnip, I figured they might also enjoy the treats. What a disappointment! Neither cat even nibbled, and when I left some outside for the neighborhood stray, he even passed! Save your money and just buy grocery store treats."
+2,Tacoma Spark Plug Wires,"I received my new wires just in time for the weekend and the new family Toyota Tacoma got some new wires. It took quite a bit of work to remove the throttle body intake tube, in order to get to the front plug wires on the passenger side but it was worth it. The wires fit perfectly. I recommend you clean the throttle body while you have the intake tube off. Having the TB up high makes it easier to clean the butterfly with a sturdy toothbrush."
+2,For a class,"I ordered this book for an essay writing class, and I was worried it wasn't going to come in time but it did, in fact before I expected it to. The book itself is pretty good, but you have to be prepared for Berger's writing style."
+1,it's your choice,"Do you always believe what you read. For many, we do. They say, you can't judge a book by its cover, and that is what many people do to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To know what they are about, and why you ""fear"" them, you must get to know them. If you feel that this book is true, it may work, or it may not, but pray about it. Mormons aren't bad, no one is. It's only what we say, think and act, that makes people and their religion seem bad. Saying something about other people is a choice that we each have,...""free agency"" and should try to be Christ like in that choice."
+1,TRUE CHRISTIANS recognize this book as a COMIC! book hahaha,"The Paid clergy are ""witnessing"" to their flocks to beware of the scarry Mormons!! If the truth be know, the paid clergy and evangelical hypocrites are more intersted in maintianing there meal tickets and car payments. haven forbid that there is a TRUE CHURCH of the Lord that doesn't pay its clergy, and young 19 year old men and women go on missions at their own expense. Gosh, those sound like christ like traits w, wonder why... ALL, PLEASE IGNORE your paid clergy and Evangelical Witnesser's, they are wrong and blinded by money. Seek out and LET THE MORMONS IN. YOU WILL JOIN THE countless MILLIONS who have found TRUE HAPPINESS and TRUE knowledge of CHrist and become a TRUE CHRISTIAN, a MORMON."
+1,Glad I let them in!,I let the missionaries in and am forever thankful that I did. I wish I had grown up in the church--but I'm very happy that my kids are learning an important set of VALUES which they have the agency to choose to incorporate into their lives.
+1,Entertaining,What an entertaining read...complete fiction I must add but a good book to remind you that there are still narrow minded people in the world who profess to know so much about a religon that they actualyy know very little about. This book makes a great lining for the kittie's litter box...wonderful absorbency!!!
+2,I've used this book - and it WORKS!!!,"I've used this book in several real-life witnessing encounters - and it WORKS!!!The mormons I were talking with were shocked, and I had a good oppurtunity to witness for the mormons.Klaus Dahl DENMARK, Scandinavia"
+1,"The choice is yours, so save some money.","If you do let the missionaries in and listen, you'll learn about ""free agency"", i.e. the option to think and decide for yourself. Buying this book is the first step to giving up that priviledge."
+1,A dam of free thought,"It's a sad commentary on society when people make money off a book that is degrading, prejudicial and judgemental about what people believe in. Wasn't the United States founded on religious tolerance? It seems to me that commercialism and industry has destroyed God and freedom from bigotry. If you shut your mind off from new ideas and concepts, how can you grow? This book only serves as a dam against free thought and dialogue."
+1,Would you like to know more?,"Let me add a piece of advice to the ideas proposed in this book. When you hear the words, ""Would you like to know more?"" just say ""No thank you, and close the door. Closing the door is VERY important. When I lived in Salt Lake City, I had to learn to do that, because some people wouldn't take no for an answer. One furious Relief Society lady was so upset with my attitude of unbelief that she pointed to my dog and said, ""I suppose you think that dog is just as good as you are!"" I replied, ""Probably better."" and THEN I shut the door and watched through the window as her embarrased husband tried to lead her down the porch stairs. She must have spread the word in the neighborhood, because I wasn't bothered after that. Though this book poses some good questions, my advice is to not even get started or you are in for an evening of flip charts!"
+1,Fascinating,"Actually, Taco Bell DOES sell ChocoTacos - I just had one myself! As a Mormon, I have to say that I found this book mildly amusing. The ""carefully hidden secrets"" about the founders of the church have never been hidden from me. There is nothing in Mormonism that is ""covered up"" - everyone is free, and encouraged, to learn as much as they possibly can! What the missionaries teach is the truth - the basic beliefs of the church. If you study them, the other controversial topics that come up have little relevancy to what we actually believe and what we practice. I have studied many religions and I've found that even among ""mainstream"" Christians there is a wide range of beliefs. It is the same for Mormons, and yet people are continually telling us what we do and don't believe! Really astounding when you think about it."
+1,Easier way to handle the Mormons at the door.,"I have an even easier way to handle the Mormons at the door, and I'll give it to you for FREE. When they come to your door, say ""Thank you, but I'm not interested"" and then close the door. Save yourself 6 bucks and let people believe what they want. I do this every time some person comes peddling to my door. Be it a salesman or a religious representative of any religion."
+1,How sad,"I find it extremely funny that the LDS Church doesn't publish books about how to refute the mainstream Christian churches, yet the mainstream Christian churches find it necessary to continually attack us. That's part of what made it clear to me who truly followed Christ, and who doesn't in this case. Christ didn't attack people; neither do we."
+2,Way to go Monti!,"This may be my favorite Blubinos CD yet, I love the acousticness (is that a word?) of it. It is a nice contrast to The Mean Eighteen - another all time favorite of mine and highly recommended also."
+2,Right atmosphere for the Blues,"This is a must have CD. Although fully acoustic this disc offers a lot of bluessatisfaction due to the great sound and ofcourse the great playing of all the musicians involved, and also I must mention that Monti's singing is very good. Acoustic playing never gets dull when Monti handles and squeezes the strings. All tracks sucks!!"
+2,Something special,"This is a great album including pop and some rock elements, combined with a sweet recognizable voice. Each song has its special thing and the duets harmonize in every way. The origin is no doubt the Spanish linguistic zone, but at no time there is too much of Spanish guitars or any other cliché. Short, this is an intelligent mixture.Towards the end there is a fantastic increase which I had not expected. The sound is harder, guitars are more dominant. There are two additional tracks, which are worth buying the full album.Ultimately the collaboration with Francesco Sondelli is something special, what means that Shery is able to convince in Italian language, even if only for one song.Hopefully we hear more of this special Guatemalan singer. This is not a CD for one's time is needed: It yearns to be heard once again, from the beginning."
+1,Good CD for new singer- Shery Listen to your fans!,http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XXDWVS/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleShery try to project out your voice. You have about 4 good songs here and I really want you to do well. Keep up the good work!-Elvis
+2,Another great book in the series,My 10 year old son has enjoyed all the books in the Harriet the Spy series.
+1,Most Difficult English Assignment I ever had...,"I had the honor of reading this book in my 9th grade Advanced English class and while I am an avid reader and love all different types of literature this book still makes me cringe when I see it on summer reading list.While I've read review and I wish I read what they read because it seems like a very good book, but I could not make it through this book to save me. It was 10years ago I had to read this book and I often wonder if I picked it up today would it make any sense? But out of all the books I read throughout highschool and College this book is tedious and very difficult to read.Even with a tutor and note taking I still did not pass the exams that were related to this book."
+1,Ended the summer on a bad note,We don't know what they were thinking when they chose this book as required reading but it was bad with a capital B. We love reading but give us a break. Lord of the flies must have been written by another author. We do not recommend this book unless you need help falling asleep.
+1,This student failed to enjoy it,"A previous reviewer said that as a teacher he's found that students never fail to enjoy William Golding's THE INHERITORS. When this reviewer was a sophomore English student, I can assure him that I failed to enjoy this book. My teacher thought this book was one of the all-time literary greats. I just thought it was boring.And now I have an even bigger reason to dislike this book. I happen to hate reading screeds that trash the author's own ancestors. I'm sure homo sapiens were not perfect, but please show me a race or culture of people who are.My plea to high school English teachers everywhere: If you must require your students to read Golding, have them read LORD OF THE FLIES. It's marginally better than THE INHERITORS and, if I remember correctly, does not include ancestor bashing."
+1,"Whatever you do, don't buy this book","Unfortunately, I have been forced to read this novel for my English class. It is extremely difficult due to the fact that the main characters haven't mastered a little thing we like to call language yet. Because Golding refuses to help the reader along with proper narration, the outcome is nothing short of a migrane. Just wanted to give all of you presently sane people out there a little warning before throwing all of that sanity away attempting to decipher meaning in this book."
+1,Boring!,William Golding likes to kill you with detail in this book and he comes pretty close! There is one part about a fox and you wish that you would just die. The characters are confusing and the book is just bad!
+1,Great if you like confusion....,"This book frustrated me to no end. While I can respect the endeavor to write a book from the perspective of prehistoric man, it just didn't follow through. While Golding's theme of dichotomous man was intriguing, switching from character to character, not clarifying who was who, and the generally unengaging characters made this a very average reading experience for me."
+1,Not as good as I hoped!,"I don't think Golding quite got the hang of the early humans he was using as his subjects! There is far more to them and far more interesting and exciting things about them that simply were missing in his story. Not a bad read, but did not come up to my expectations!"
+1,An Opportunity Missed,"I found this to be a very disjointed, and often confusing, description of the clash between two human groups. Golding missed a good opportunity to create a compelling case that the Neanderthals could not compete with the new, more advanced, humans."
+1,Intriguing Plot.....,"But at some points there is just way to much to take in. Although the plot is very interesting and the characters and scene are well developed, you have to be very dedicated to reading this novel. In some sections it can be very difficult to understand what is going on at all. Unless you are prepared to read pages over and over again, you may want to try something else."
+2,"""I Should've Known Better"" makes the CD","I spent literally years tracking down ""I Should've Known Better,"" the mid-80s Euro-hit, because I had never learned the singer's name. When I finally found the album I bought it just for the song, and was not disappointed. The rest of the album is good, but I Should've Known Better is one of the best pop songs ever recorded."
+1,What's Going on Here?,"This is the kind of record that gives jazz a bad name. Russell Gunn, a young trumpeter of note, here offers a set of mostly bebop chestnuts supposedly given a fresh reading. Instead, what we get is esoteric, virtuoso, insider treatments. Yes, there are some stunning moments, yes, the fine assemblage of 20- and 30-something jazzers play their butts off, but it generally comes across as cold and academic: ideosyncratic, listener-unfriendly set-pieces. Where's the warmth, the vitality, the craziness that make jazz such a surprizing and engaging music? Not here on this disc, I'm sorry to say."
+2,Gatchaman is G-Force and beyond!,"Gatchaman is the latest incarnation of what most people knew as G-Force. The characters are nearly identical to their 70's G-Force counterparts with a 90's look. The macha designs are excellent, the action is fast paced. The only problem is that the American voice actors didn't do justice to what was happening on the screen. I've only viewed volume 1, but so far it looks to be a great trip!"
+2,Condor Joe Rules!,"Condor Joe is the most human and endearing character of the show. He reminds me of Clint Eastwood in ""The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"". Just one tough son of a bitch."
+1,Disappointed...,"I was disappointed in this movie. From the description, I thought it would be more comprehensive regarding Beau Brummell's rise to popularity in Regency England. It was more 'artistic'. I would not recommend."
+1,bizarre,"I love period films, but I did not enjoy this one. The plot was thin, I thought the acting was well done."
+2,Language,"In this country where English is a foreign language, it is good to know that some fight to preserve its propriety and eloquence."
+2,holy wow,"This entire book is set in lands we will never see, with contraptions we will never use, yet I can visualize them. I can believe in them. It is almost as if Wagner has tapped into another dimension and is just telling it as he sees it.This is a must read."
+2,This is a book you will want to keep on your bookshelf forever.,I recommend this to everyone of all ages and reading levels. I fell in love with this book after the first page. I was amazed with Wagner's writing style. His poetic descriptions make the characters and the world he writes them into come alive. After reading this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started reading it all over again. This is one of those special books I will read and recommend to everyone again and again.
+2,a good time for all,"Characters brimming with personality, and locations beyond imagination, it's hard not to get lost in the imagination of Periphery Stowe right along with Riggs.Though at times showing evidence of being a first novel, it hardly detracts from the beatiful prose and obvious skill the author has for writing.spread it around to your neighbors, your kids, your neighbors kids, all will enjoy.I'm just wondering what tricks Wagner has up his sleeve for his next book.."
+2,The days of Summer,"Kindergartener Jo-Jo and Fourth-Grader Nora are shocked the last week of summer when their parents tell them that Grandma and Grandpa are getting a divorce. They're worried about not seeing either of them again, and other changes that could happen. When the girls visit Grandma's on Sunday, Grandpa isn't there. But they talk to Grandpa on the phone and find out that he'll still be around on holidays, they'll visit him in his new apartment, and he's getting a pet. Read how the author, Eve Bunting, deals with a possibly upsetting family problem. This could be helpful to any children who have to deal with divorce. The colorful illustrations sensitively portray the seriousness of the situation and the whole families' struggle to come to grips with it."
+2,Bringing Reggio Emilia Home,Excellent book for those among us who are working to integrate the Reggio approach into our U.S. early childhood classrooms.
+1,"Product is great, wrong amazon description.","This case was titled as a compact bow case for bow's 43"" long however at the time of purchase the description stated it would fit a 49"" bow. Fast shipping and technically sent the right case per title but was described incorrectly so I had to send it back and I bought it from Cabella's trusting their description."
+2,Excellent jazz!,"I was in the process of getting rid of a few old cds to make room for new ones. This got my attention since i did not play it that much when i first got it. The fact that this has Nguyen Le on guitar sort of sends this to dynamic, electrified and 'swing & be bop'' influenced territory. I know some of Fresu's work tends to be a bit calm. And although there are contemplative pieces here the 'fast' ones are the ones that really catch your attention as they are played SO well. Kept my attention all the way through. Eclectic, European 'Ecm - tinged' and very slight fusion tracings makes for a very interesting and joyful listening experience. Excellent sound too! Guess i won't be selling this one any time soon."
+2,The Simpsons Rule,"For these reviews, I like to know what I'm getting. Here are the episodes- Simpsons Haloween Special, Bart Gets An F, Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish, Bart VS. Thanksgiving, Bart the Daredevil, and my personal favorite, Marge VS. Itchy and Scratchy. If I were you, I'd go for Wave three. But these are also wonderfully ""delicious"" episodes."
+2,Can't get enough of those wonderful Simpsons - D'oh!,"This collection is absolutely hilarious and more than a must for any Simpsons-enthusiast. It contains Bart the Daredevil - Itchy, Scratchy and Marge - Two cars in every garage and 3 eyes on every fish [Blinky] - Bart vs. Thanksgiving - Tree House of Horror - Bart gets an F. Bart sez: Ay Carumba - Get it man or eat my shorts!"
+1,Nowhere near Simpsons highlights,"Unfortunately these episodes date from the first 2 series, which were nowhere near as clever, inventive, subtle and hysterical as the later episodes. I really wouldn't bracket any of these as SImpsons classics, having seen maybe 200 episodes. 2 Cars In Every Garage is probably the best, marking the first appearance of a 3-eyed fish (a great insight into the surreal humour of the show's authors). Treehouse Of Horror was stylish and also very surreal, especially the first part. Bart Vs Thanksgiving, and Bart gets an F to an extent, falls into the pigeonhole of early episodes characterised by Bart doing somethig 'bad' (and personally I prefer seeing Homer be stupid) and neither are all that engaging, otehr than the superbly constructed Snow Day scenes. I wouldn't bother with this one."
+2,Contact from another world.,"I believe this book is true but it did not all happen as Aura wanted. Which means she has more work to do here or, on the other hand, it is about over."
+1,Fuzzy Logic,Something NOT being disproven[sic] doesn't make it true. Example: You can't prove there isn't a tooth fairy.
+2,Mixed feelings,"I have mixed feelings about this product. Before buying this product, I went online and read several posts that said that they had issues with the product being too tight. Surprisingly, I find this product slightly big, even though I bought the right size. This might be related to the garment not feeling tight enough, but I also measured myself before and after I put in the garment and found that I did NOT lose inches. As a matter of fact, I was the same even after I hooked myself up on the smallest setting. But maybe that's because the material of this garment is a bit on the thick side? Not sure. Anyways, I think I'm going to send it back for the smaller size and see what happens. It does flatten my rolls of fat though..."
+2,squeem squeeze!,"ok so I haven't had the squeem for too long to give a long term review (just received today) but I can say that it is torture just putting it on! It took me a full 30 minutes to fasten all the hook and eye closures and adjust it. With that being said, it looks very promising and am excited to see what it does in 30+ days of full time wear. Very excited. I do like it so far (the few hours I've been wearing it)"
+1,"""confused""",I didn't see the logic behind this garment. It's suppose to hold in the belly but yet there's a little opening at the bottom where my belly sticks out from. I sent this back and got the bottomless one. I love that one i have been wearing that one for years.
+1,"Brenda, B",This is a good ideal but you need to be measures for the right size.I have order the 2xx and it was to little and I order the 3xx and the legs or the bottom part was to big. But I have the Squeem Rubber High Back Waist Cincher Girdle Style 26J in 2xx and it fitted well.
+1,Nothing Like Described,"Received the product and it is NOTHING like described. Instead of the item as shown, the item is only a short stomach wrap and not a more full body item as pictured. Returned."
+1,Ouch!,I thought I was going to break by hands trying to get this on. There are like a MILLION little bra like hooks all the way down this thing and it takes FOREVER to get them hooked and it hurts my hands like crazy! BUT my fiancé did say that once I had it on he could see the difference it was making but by the time I got it on I was too fed up with it I just wanted it off! Go get some spanx!!!
+1,Terrible!,"Let me first start off by saying that I am not A large woman so the XL size I ordered should have been more than sufficient for my size. I always wear my clothes large and on me, an XL fits loosely and comfortably. I had this product for less than a week when it tore! For an Ninety dollar purchase needless to say I was less than pleased. When I returned this product I had the same result! I am returning this product and I would NEVER recommend it."
+1,"Strange fit, sent it right back","I bought this item, along with the Squeem Miracle vest. I tried putting this on and it was so odd, I can't imagine anyone actually wearing it. I am 5'4"" and weigh 128. I usually wear a size 6. I ordered the medium size. I put it on and the abdominal area was really tight. However, the crotch area gapped really badly and when I fastened the thighs, they hung loosely. Now, I have saddle bags and my thighs are one of my biggest problem areas. But this was actually way too big to do anything for my thighs, compounded by the gapping crotch. I had great luck with the miracle vest and will be writing a review on that item."
+2,"Boy, do I look great in clothes now!","It's amazing what a little, well, alot of rubber will do to enhance one's figure. Wore it under a saronge and too tight shirt to a wedding last night - felt like a Barbie doll. Gotta love a product that allows one to not only fit into, but unabashedly wear all of the tight clothes in one's closet while making the bulges disappear, but also corrects one's posture. Of course you know, standing up straight and tall makes the boobies stick out further too, hence, the Barbie doll look. The only real challenge comes at potty time - if one is wearing pants - but I've got that one worked out to my full satisfaction. I like this product!"
+1,Falls short,"I previously purchased Squeem Waist Cincher (Med) and was super satisfied. Decided to try this model (also Med) and I must say I was very disappointed. It feels like a wet suit and sizing does not match that of other Squeem products. I could not get it on (waist not even close, while it felt lose around my thighs). Would not recommend buying this product online unless you try it out first at their retail store."
+1,MNOnlineBuyer2012,"Worst thing ever... I don't know how anyone could even wear this thing... It is so uncomfortable, and it hurts to sit down... and it makes you look lumpy. It's in my drawer collecting dust. I've owned it for almost a year, and gave it many chances, and I still can't get comfortable with it. I'm better off getting the cheap one at the local mall or some plain ole spanks!! Kudos to anyone who can wear this thing all evening under a beautiful cocktail dress or gown... not me!!! I wouldn't recommend it to family or friends... it is overly priced."
+1,Strange fit,I have big legs and legs on this were too big while the waist area too tight even though I followed the instructions. Had to return it.
+2,great seller and product,"This seller was great, I recieved my product in a matter of days,....and not weeks. The product was exactly what the seller said it was, and it did everything the seller said it would do."
+1,Very difficult to put on,The product was very difficult to put on that I just gave up on it. Couldn't return it because the orginal wrapping had been thrown away.
+1,squeem shapewear,well i just recieved my product and it is the wrong color... i ordered nude which i paid 50 dollars more for and recieved beige and the packing even says available in beige and black only.... not very happy at this point feeling a little ripped off!
+1,"Not only terrible, but DANGEROUS!","A friend of mine gave the ""Sammy and Sharon Safety"" product to my son as a gift. My son tried to open it, but struggled mightily with the packaging. After a few frustrating minutes, I took it away from him and tried to open it myself. It was amazingly difficult, espcially considering the age group that this product is intended for. What was even more disturbing was that in my own frustration to open the box, I cut my finger open on the plastic! Thank goodness it wasn't my son's finger! If it wasn't so disturbing I would have laughed at the irony that I was injured by a toy supposedly promoting safety.All of this preceded our discovery that the product as a whole is quite poorly made (the outfit is already falling apart). In addition, it seems that the author of the book is so concerned with rhyming that he ignores basic principles of grammar and sentence structure. Children's books should not seem as if they were written BY children."
+2,An excellent overview,"""The Mission"" provides an excellent high-level overview of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While the book doesn't address doctrinal-related issues (nor should it, as that's not its purpose), it does provide the reader with a foundation of some of the Church's key teachings.I found the book thoroughly enjoyable to read and re-read, as many pictures prompted a recall of my own experiences."
+1,"Neat pictures, not much info","The title would lead one to believe that this book would help explain the foundation and workings of the Mormon faith. This is not the case. The limited text supplies the reader with just a basic explanation of what is being depicted in the photo. This is a good book for someone just interested in getting a superficial intro to this belief system, but nothing more."
+1,Wan't as described,There was an inscription on inside of cover that wasn't described. Other than that price was fair. xxx xxx xxx
+2,Muy Bueno,"Muy entretenido libro, lleno de fotos que muestran a la Iglesia desde diversas perspectivas, tanto como sociedad, cultura y como religion. Contiene varios ensayos fotograficos en varias partes del mundo. El texto es sencillo, y mas que nada es para acompañar a las fotos, y siendo que se puede comprar usado por un par de dolares, constituye una ganga de las que hay que aprovechar."
+2,very worthwhile,"This is a wonderful book, I highly recommend it. Exhaustively referenced, with many hard-to-find images. This book will fascinate a wide range of people, from those interested in Art History to those interested in the occult. The writing style is colloquial, but intelligent, offering a new perspective on American History. Don't hesitate to buy it."
+2,Virgoville,Overall its an informative book well worth reading so I give it 5 stars. He rehashes the virgo thing to death throughout the book where I felt he could have laid that out better in 1 or 2 chapters.Also as mentioned by others below he left alot of Masonic stuff out.I recommend watching on video AMERICAS SECRET DESTINY and RIDDLES IN STONE they add and parallel this book quite well.
+1,Very hard to follow...,"Honsetly only read through the first few chapters. It was difficult to follow....the author jumped back and forth between timelines. If you can follow it, I'm sure there are some good facts there....but I couldn't keep up."
+1,Hogwash,There is not much to be said about this book except that it is total hogwash. Not even the author can pull all of his undocumented assumption together into a sensible hypothesis.
+2,A Necessary Addition to any Nature Library,"This is a beautiful Blu-ray disc. Photographer Bob Glusic captures stunning time-lapse photography of exceptional picture quality. The scenes are gorgeous, the colors are fantastic. We see changing sunrises and sunsets over magnificent vistas, waterfalls and cascading streams, birds, clouds and stars, waves and beaches, and flowering meadows. Audio choices include narration, just music, or ambient nature sounds. This is a wonderful film that one cannot tire of looking at."
+1,Shock Value + Cliffhanger Ending = $$$,"To be honest, between the forced dialogue and the constant, graphic child abuse scenes, there's not a lot of content here. In fact, I dare say the abuse doesn't even progress the story, but uses shock value to keep readers interested. The love is fake, the story never has any hope, and the ending is an outrage. Nothing is solved, nothing is concluded - it's all just so the author can sell the next book. No, thank you."
+1,GET TO THE POINT!,"This was one of the few books that drove me to sleep some times and bearly awake at others, You either LOVE it or HATE it and frankly it is only good to drive Owls to sleep at night. It is not JUST a yawner but it was so sereal it didn't seem like historical fiction at all it remains a tail of a un mentaly balanced father with a screwy daughter that needs a labotomy. In short this book could of used more refining because it is way off!PS:GET TO THE POINT!"
+2,Robbie S's Review,"If you like WW II books this is the book for you. The book is about a girl named Patty that tries to save a German Soldier. One day her dad finds out there is a German named Anton in his house and forces him to leave. But then, something bad happens to Anton. The sheriff questions Patty and she finds out what happened to Anton.At first it was a boring, but now that I&#65533;ve read it I like it. My favorite character is Patty because she could relate to me a little because when Anton died she cried and when my great grandma died I cried. I gave this book four star because it is filled with happiness like when Patty found Anton again and sadness like when Ruth had to leave and it is a very good book. You should read it."
+2,It was a very real and powerful novel.,"This book was excellent. The charecters are very real. This book focuses on love and hate becuase Patty does something so incredible. She does something that will forever change her life. I would tell you but then I'd ruin the book. Ruth is also a great charecter becuase she really adds to the whole novel. This novel was sad yet I want to read it again and again. Patty (to me) is a true hero and at the end of the book I though to my self.....""you go girl."""
+2,Thrilling,"this book was amazing and truly touching . It is about courage, love, faith, and our American history. It gave another side of World War 2. It showed that you can find a friend in the most unusual places and that it is always good to look."
+2,"Pretty Good-But then again, I don't read many books...","Wow, this book iz pretty good. Its about this girl named Patty Bergen who lives in Jenkensville, Arkansas. Okay, now these WWII Nazi prisoners come to stay at a pison thing nearby, and one of them, Anton Reiker escapes. Now Patty fell in love with Anton, and supposedly, he loved her too. But then, he ran away from her house(not willingly!), and Patty accidently admitted to sheltering and hiding him. I must admit that the ending was a bit disapointing, but then, it leaves the way for the sequel, which I want to read. I reccomend this book to people over the age of 14(don't ask me y). Overall, as I said before, its pretty good."
+2,Summer of my German Soldier,"Summer of my German soldier, by Bette Greene, is a very well written book! It is about a girl named Patty who is very depressed because she feels the only person that truly cares for her is the housekeeper, Ruth. Her father tells her that she's not important at all and life would be a lot better without her, and her mother only nags her consantly about her looks. This is during WWII and there have just been German prisoners taken to her hometown. She meets one of them, Anton, and has fallen in love with him. I can't tell you anymore, or I will have given too much away! I would recommend this book for anyone who likes a mix of romance and suspense. I hope you enjoy this book."
+1,Read For Spainish,"Would it ever be excepted during World War II for a Jewish girl to befriend a Germain? How about a Nazi? This book is all about breaking the rules and following your heart. Patty comes from a family where the only person who loves her is their maid Ruth. But, that all changes on day when she is working in her father's shop and some of the POW soilders come in and she meets on who is not like the rest. He is handsome, smart, and extremely liturate. After that one time meeting all she can think about is him. One night she sees' him going and trying to hope a train and see calls to him and he comes to see her. She then hides him in her garage. She then sees' an add in the paper saying that Anton was missing from the camp. She was questioned by agents. So will she tell them everything they want to know? Or will she save her Germain soidier?"
+2,One of the Best of all Time...,"I first read this book when I was 14 (I am 19 now) and I read this book every summer. It is one of my all-time favorites! This book is the story of Patty Bergen who lives in Arkansas during WW2. Her parents are mean and cruel to her and the only person she can find acceptance in is her housekeeper, Ruth. That is, until Patty meets a German soldier hiding from the authorities in her small town. His name is Anton Reiker and he is not a Nazi. Patty hides him above the garage. Their relationship is brought about by Patty's feelings of rejection by her parents and Anton is looking for someone to love. I do wish at the end, though, that Anton had hit Patty's father! This book will bring tears to your eyes as you read the story of Patty and Anton friendship."
+2,A Pretty Good Book,"I read this book for a class. I thought it was very good in most ways. I thought it could have ended better, like she got out of that boring school. But overall it was good. You should really try it. It discusses a lot of important issues. I recommend it, but it's not really for some people. There's not much action except for a few beatings. And there's a bit of romance. If you think it sounds like your kind of book, go for it!"
+2,An Extraordinary Novel!,"This Novel, Summer of My German Soldier, is an interesting book. It is about a girl named Patty Bergen, her small home in Arkansas becomes a site of a camp keeping German prisoners during World War II , even though she is Jewish she begins to vision, a nazi, Anton not as a Nazi but as a true friend. Anton escapes from the camp site and Patty takes responsibility for him, feeding him, clothing him, and even sheltering him. Only one person knows this so far and that person is the house keeper, Ruth. She keeps him in a shelter on top of the garage, one time even Anton once risks his life to save Patty from her father. This book is a treasure to keep and once you start reading it you will not put it down. I also encourage you to buy this book, and also I'm looking for the sequel to this book."
+1,Interesting Subject Poorly Developed,"Reading the back cover, I had high hopes of this novel. However, what could have been a thoughtful, ironic, heartwarming story quickly became plotless and one-dimensional. Do Patty's parents really possess no good qualities whatsoever? Is Anton really the saint he seems? This novel makes no attempt to answer any of these questions, and that's what makes it so painful to read. Patty, who is clearly intended to be the endearing heroine, comes off as a know-it-all with a total disregard for rules and boundaries. Also, doesn't a seemingly romantic relationship between a 12-year-old and a 19-year-old feel questionable at the very least? Add this to the fact that there is absolutely no conclusion, and we have a recipe for one terrible novel. I could go on for ages, but here's the bottom line: do not waste your time with Summer of My German Soldier."
+1,Weak,"I detested this book. I felt the actual story never quite matched up with its admittedly interesting premise. The character of Patty Bergen seemed feeble and weakly developed, and I never understood the inexplicable hatred the entire world, excluding Anton and Ruth, seemed to have for this girl.The whole ""love story"" plot was laughably unrealistic, due mainly to the age difference. The most frustrating thing about this book is that it could have been so much better. The whole irony of a Nazi and a Jew falling in love during World War II has so many options for a good plotline, but instead the story seemed to spend a good majority of the book wallowing in self-pity."
+2,A Story with a Tooth-and-Nail Heart,"This is a beautiful story, told from the perspective of twelve-year old Patty, who is ready to see more than her parents can show her of love, and yes, at her age, of romance. Patty is loveably brave with her tooth-and-nail grit, but Greene never loses sight of the vulnerability of being twelve-years old. There is one awkwardly written scene, in which Anton is a bit too self-congratulatory for really having risked nothing, but overall, this book shows a different kind of Nazi soldier than the stock characters, and it shows heart."
+1,A very bad book.,"Not only was this book poorly written and boring, it teaches children bad moral values. It sympathizes with traitors and liars, and is highly unrealistic. I don't reccomend this book to anyone. This book was not sad or upsetting. The characters deserved what they got."
+1,Crud,"Boring. Pointless details. Unbelievable. If I were a young girl aroung the time of the Haulacust, I would not help a German. I would give it 0 stars if I could."
+1,This book is utterly boring,"My HONORS 9th grade English teacher made us read this incredibly boring story. Here's a hint, when you make a book called ""Summer of my german soldier"" INCLUDE THE DAMN GERMAN SOLDIER. I'm telling you read something better like ""When Zachery Beaver came to town"" way better. This book is pointless and boring. undefined characters, pointless details, FICTIONAL information on WWII."
+2,One of my Favorites,"Summer of my German Soldier is one of my favorite books, and I've read a lot. It's the story of Patty Bergen, a Jewish girl living in Arkansas who protects an escaped POW Nazi. It may sound a little unrealistic, but the characters and emotions in this story were so real. I read this in two days because I couldn't stand to put it down - I wanted to know what happened to Patty and Anton. Every girl should read this book, but I don't recommend it to boys because it is a romance story."
+1,i despise this book,"this is possibly the dumbest book of all time. i really hated it. it is the most unbelievable story ive ever seen. it is so far away from bein a classic. i cant say that i hate nazis because im a christian, but have u people forgotten about Omaha Beach or the holacaust. many good americans,britains, canadians and others died trying to save the world from the accursed nazis. Any one who fought with the german army were nazis. and thats all. six million jews died because of people like anton reiker. anton may not have been evil but he fought along with nazis. and its alot like hanging with the wrong crowd. if u hang with drug dealing gang members u gotta pay also. for all of you people who think this book is a classic, maybe u should go see saving private ryan or schindlers list. maybe that will change your mind about this book."
+1,way too sappy!,"this book was okay, but it wasn't the best book i have ever read. its basically a cheesed-up romance novel about a 12-year-old. its a bit unbelievable and unrealistic, but it got exciting at the end of the book."
+2,This is a wonderful novel for everyone of all ages!,"After reading SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER, I would definetely recommend it to young adults and adults alike!"
+1,Very poor resolution,"As the book progresses, the storyline builds until, at the end, it goes straight down. There was absolutely no resolution. In short, it was the worst book I ever read. (And I read a lot)"
+1,The Worst Book I Ever Read,"This is the sappiest, most poorly written, manipulative crap I've ever read. It somehow redefines the laws of mediocrity. The story is cliched and contrived. The characters are like cardboard. The love story is perverted and it celbrates a young girl's ignorance. This is a bonafide chick book. If you are a guy click the back button on your browser and walk away. If not well maybe you might like it but that still doesn't make it good."
+1,""" HELP ME!""","""This book was very boring. I had to read this book for a cause. If I could have choose another book I would have sais 'OKAY! ANYTIME, ANYDAY!!!' I say this because I thought it would get better in the end, but instead it got very boring."
+2,"eye opener- these problems aren't just past, their present.","This book was suprising, I sat down in a classroom expecting to read some boring book with no meaning. But this book has meaning, more than meaning, it has amazing connections. 12-year-old Patty Bergan, a Jewish girl, helps an escaped Nazi, Anton. But this man isen't the stereotypical Nazi, he's her friend. her abusive father and perfect mother look at Patty as a mistake, leaving her only friends to be Anton and her Nanny. So many problems are struggled with that unfortunatly come up today. It's sad how a small little stereotype, with one wrong person, can tear friendships apart. Leaving a torn picture for others to glue. Read the book, and you'll know what I mean."
+2,"Beautiful, simply beautiful...","Summer of My German Soldier is an absolutely wonderful book. The emotions and phases that run through the mind of Patricia Bergen are so real, and perhaps a bit similar to my own at times, that you'd think that the Patty truly lived in every aspect of human life. Patty is at times naive, but is mostly brave, a might defient, and loving. I recommend this book to any fellow young lady from nine to seventeen. It's wonderful."
+1,Unrealistic tale of young girl in WW2 Middle America,"Book describes a situation so unlikely that that this should be categorized as science fiction. The writer badly misjudges trained soldiers and abused children. Although (mysteriously) this book appears year after year as a must-read for school kids, I think it should be relegated to the fluff fiction ranks of Sweet Valley High and The Hardy Boys. Characters are only developed in terms of their reactions to each other. No depth to father (just plain evil for no reason); no evident psychological damage to abused child (except hatred for father); soldier appears to be the least-trained soldier in the German army. It's just a badly composed story."
+1,'Summer' a flop in required reading,"I had to read this book for a project in reading class. This book was very hard to understand, especially in the scenes where her father beats her. The plot was adequate, but ther seemed to be little chapters that contributed to the plot of this book. The climax was not all that exciting for me, especially since my brother and sister have talked about it and read it. The descriptions of characters were little, partly because of the book's first person narroration. There are also some discrepancies in this book that left me asking too many questions at the end of the story. I enjoy books that leave me asking little or no questions at the end. It was also historical fiction, which is a popular genre to teach. I don't care for it"
+2,Summer of My German Soldier,"Patty Bergen, a 12 year old jewish girl, who shelters and feeds Frederick Anton Reiker, a german soldier who escaped a prisoner camp. At the same rediscover what a true friendship means and loses the love of her loved ones. Does Patty risk everything she has for one man? Well we'll say no more.You must read Summer of my German Soldier."
+2,A Big Smile,I bought this book as a gift for my daughter. She was thrilled when she opened it. We had been looking for this book in local bookstores and was unable to find it here. I should of looked at amazon a long time ago. Thank you for helping me to make my daughters christmas a little brighter.
+1,My Thoughts About This Book,"Do you like to read about WWII? Then I think you will like this book. In Summer of my German Soldier, Patty meets Anton Reiker, a German Soldier (Prisoner Of War). Patty risks her life for Anton by hiding him in their garage. Anton risks his life for Patty when her father is beating her. Patty goes to a reformatory for girls when the FBI finds out she was hiding Anton. Patty will always remember him, because he loved her in a way her parents never will.I gave this book one star. I did not like this story, because it was hard for me to read and understand. I did not like the way her father always beats her for little things she does like sitting and talking with Freddy a poor boy in the neiborhood that she is friends with. Her family doesn't love her enough except for Ruth, their black maid, & Sharon, her little sister."
+2,Review`,"Summer of my german soldier is an exallent book. I read it at age 13, and it was a page turner. I would definatly recomend it. You get a slight history lesson, but not too much. I wont ever forget Anton and Patty!"
+1,Exciting War Story? (You wish!),"Summer of My German Soldier is an average book. It is kind of romantic so I didn't like it that much. But that's just me. When my reading teacher first introduced this book, I thought it would be the best war book I had ever read. (This is because I am a huge war buff.) Before I even started reading, I was imagining an action-filled, danger at ever turn, war book. I was soooooo wrong! After reading the first few pages, I immediately became bored. I just hope that the sequel, Morning is a Long Time Comming, is better."
+2,Intriguing and Heartbreaking,"This classic novel about a young girl's pain and heartbreak continues to reach out to readers of all ages, after 35+ years. Greene's story of impossible love, between a Jewish girl in the American South and a Nazi prisoner-of-war, endures because of its timeless theme.Patty's touching story crosses all barriers. Although this story was intended for middle-grade readers, it is equally appealing to teens and adults. It is one of my all-time favorite historical novels, and I will never tire of re-reading it due to its powerful testimony to unconditional love.Sarah Bruce KellyAuthor of THE RED PRIEST'S ANNINA"
+2,Romantic,"I was lucky enough to discover this gem two years ago. I'd just gotten braces, so having a great new book to read was a small comfort. The story is about a misfit named Patty. Her parents mistreat her, and the only sources of love are her grandparents, her housekeeper Ruth, and a German soldier called Anton. Although she's Jewish, Patty loves Anton dearly and hides him in her hangout over the garage. Against her will, she must let him go. The ending was a cliffhanger and paves the way for a great sequel(check out the reviews to see if Mrs. Greene delivered). I identified with Patty because I'm an outcast too. She was so brave and precocious for a twelve-year-old. She willingly accepted the consequences for her actions. The sacrificial love between her and Anton was so beautiful. Ruth was wonderful also. I highly reccomend this, and one can't say that about every book."
+2,I love this Book,"I really enjoyed this book, she risked everything to help someone she barely knew, and whom she was supposed to hate! It was beautiful what she did, and deserves to be called a classic. I have it on tape too and thats really good also. Read it!"
+2,i love this book,this book is the best book i have ever read! my teacher made us read it and the whole class didnt want to put it down! every since i have read this book i have been looking for the second one! its a really great book
+2,I love this book...,"I read this book a few years ago, from the library, but i still purchased it later on. I actually cried while reading this book, and I rarely cry reading books. This is the story of a Nazi soldier and a Jewish girl, in USA. It's an unusual story, and not at all boring. It is somehow different, and wonderful. It is a must read for anyone. Skip the sequel unless you really want to read it."
+2,A must read! For everybody interested in Islamic History.,"The book is divided into twelve categories. Starting with prophet Muhammad (SAW) to Scholars, Thinkers, Reformers, Statesmen, Scientists, Generals i.e. Rumi, Al-Biruni, Iqbal, Jinnah and Muhammad bin Qasim.The book gives us a brief account of the lives of these great personalities and how they reached out and transformed the lives of millions around them and their contributions in the fields of science, medicine, politics, literature - that helped shaping the modern world. It is a good book for a quick reference and for the younger generation, that is looking for some direction and role models."
+2,Good,This is a nice trainer but it's noisier than expected. It's also not that convenient to put a bike in and take it out but if you can leave it up somewhere and not switch bikes very often it will work well. Overall we are pleased with it.
+1,Thriller?,"I've seen this book referred to twice as a ""thriller."" In what sense I would like to ask. Yes, the writing is elegant in spots, and, yes, a bit ""quirky."" But thriller? I think that would be a stretch."
+1,quality of this book,"the book is simple and makes the tough parts of econometrics understandable.however some core background topics are lacking... statistical depth for persons without a solid background in statistics. such is found in other texts(see jonston, gujurati, koutsoyannis, intrilligator).furthermore the book assumes prior knowledge of matrices,hence those without a solid background herein,at left at a loss."
+1,"Wow, what a horrible tent...","We took this tent to the beach to camp for the weekend. After taking it out of the box (brand new) and getting the supports hammered in, the corner snapped completely off (cheap sewing job). Then we tried rigging it in place and that helped but the wind (10mph at most) kept imploding the tent and snapping more fabric in the process.Another important note is the window and door zippers get caught into the mesh and rip...we payed 100+ dollars for this tent and we want every penny of it back.Overall, do not buy this tent unless you're planning on putting it in the backyard for your kids. It just doesn't hold up. I would have given it zero stars but one will have to do."
+1,Worst.Tent. Ever.,"Shoddy seams and construction all around. First use we got rained on and the tent flooded...The ONLY good thing about the style of this tent was all of the windows and the super thin fabric-great for summer camping, and if there's a chance of showers, the tent will even come equipped with its own pool.We used this tent for one weekend and ended up tossing it in the trash pile on our way out of the park. What a waste."
+1,washout,"This was given to me as a gift so I am not ungrateful . However the 600 mm waterproofing it states is not even a minimum allowance for being water repellent . I would not chance this thing in a light sprinkle and the bottom stitching is so loose you can see daylight between some parts. There is no logic in spending time seam sealing this tent ... the seams would be the only thing keeping the water out, the rest would come right through the fabric walls itself.This is kind of an expensive tent ... you wouldn't have to look too far to find a smarter option . If it does not have at least a 1000 mm rating then you will get wet ...and that is a fact . I cannot even image what this thing would do in the wind ... the thin poles are worse than the usual ones they put on the cheapest tents.You have my sympathy if you pay over 30.00 dollars for this tent ."
+2,Cute story :),"I had no idea we had this book, I found it in my basement :)Tomas is usually watched by his sister after school until is mother gets home, but one day his mother is late and late, so his sister leaves him alone so she can get to her job. He's a big boy, right?This book realistically covers the normal feelings of being scared on your first time alone in the house, and also Tomas' pride in his resourcefulness in having an impromptu party for his teacher when she shows up at his door (to invite his mother to a school meeting, apparently).A previous reviewer said the characters are African-American. This is possible, however, with the names Tomas and Ana I suspect they may be Hispanic instead. No matter, it's not a crucial plot point."
+2,"Comment on the review ""Hard to clean"" posted on 8/25/03","I don't think the author's comment is referring this model because this rice cooker does not use the floating ball mechanism in its valve. I have the same experience as T. Panar ""belldandi"" on using the rice cooker. Cleaning is very easy. And it works very well on different type of rice."
+2,very good,I bought this for my retirement/vacation home. I had 5 cup version using it every day and just recently order inside pot.
+2,love my rice cooker,I love love love this rice cooker. It was finally time that I got a decent cooker. Don't bother buying a cheap rice cooker. It is a waste of money and they really can't compare to using a machine like this.
+1,BEWARE!!,"I need to preface this review by saying that I never received myZojirushi NS-ZCC18 from Amazon. Twice they sent me the oldermodel, the NS-ZAC18 instead. All the while their website claimsthat they have plenty of inventory, and that it ships within24 hours. Repeated calls to Amazon get plenty of sympatheticresponses, but no action. THE BOTTOM LINE: Amazon advertisesproducts that it does not actually carry.This seems to be a common theme with Amazon recently, somethingtantamount to a bait-and-switch. It also occurred when I orderedthe ""Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook"" and had to wait a week for itto ship, even though they claim it was in stock. I finallyreceived an e-mail that there was an unspecified ""problem""with the order. I called Amazon and was told that they had justreceived a couple copies and one would be mine -- remember, thewhole time before this their site claimed ""In Stock, ships in 24hours"".Not good business practice."
+1,Broken on Delivery,"Took it out of the box. Read instructions. Added rice and water. Plugged it in. Greeted with a ""U01"" staring at me from the display.Manual says ""breakdown"" Called customer service. Authorized dealers listed on a separate card. No dealers for Nevada (and many other states). Instructions say unit must be packaged (certain way) and postage paid befor sending it in for repair.I'll use my $10 pan for future rice cooks, and toss this $200 piece of junk in the trash bin. For this kind of price, they should drive to my home in a limo. I was very stupid to spend that kind of money on this rice cooker...don't you be."
+2,An incredible product!,"I have owned a couple older Zojirushi rice cookers over the years. And they all have served me very well. I've never had trouble with one - I just keep upgrading whenever they come out with a newer model.This machine is very easy to clean if you follow the directions. In addition, as with every rice cooker, you need to use the measuring cup that comes with it. All very clearly spelled out in the manual.The machine cooks PERFECT rice. I just can't say enough good things about it. You rinse the rice first (this is critical). Put the rice and water in the bowl, press the buttons and walk away. You come back to perfect rice.And this model has a lot of different rice settings - it is very flexible. White rice, harder white, softer white, brown rice, no-rinse rice, mixed rice ..... its incredible.You really should get one of these."
+2,rick astley:the classic years,"rick astley's greatest hits has all the songs from his classic years,(1987-1991). never gonna give you up,together foever,it would take a stong strong man,she wants to dance with me, cry for help,and hoplessly are some of rick astley's classic hits. there are also some good remixes you should check out. ed wilson"
+2,Rick Astley is underrated.,"Rick Astley was never given the credit he deserved, he was certainly one of the better dance-pop artists to come out of the 80's. He was also very versatile - just listen to his version of ""When I Fall In Love"", a great cover version. He was certainly a blue-eyed soul singer, I think he rates right up there with Michael McDonald, who he even reminds me of, some. This disc showcases his best and best-loved songs. Highly recommended."
+2,One of the Greatest Singers of all time...,"I think this album is great! It includes all of Rick's best and I love it. I do think it's terrible that his excellent vocal talents did not receive any more attention and that he just faded away in the early 90s. He's made a comeback, although it's not very big. But I still consider him to be one of the best singers of all time and this album truly shows off his talent. Check it out!"
+2,Unique,"Great album. Rick Astley has a voice like no other. All of his hits are on this disc. Although the import version of this album has bonus tracks, it also has single and edited versions of songs that are in their orginial form on this version. This album is a must have for any Rick Astley fan."
+2,Great Rick Astley songs!,"First of all, I just want to add my 2 cents here....gosh, what is up with some of these *BITTER* reviewers below? If you arent an 80's music fan, please do not post here. grrrr. Anyway, this is an awesome essential rick astley cd. All his US hits are here....even the ones that didnt get as much radio time such as ""It would take a strong, strong man"". Great cd. I also suggest Howard Jones greatest cd since I tend to group these solo British artists together."
+2,Rick Astley...Never Gonna Give You Up!!,"Yeah...Never Gonna Give you Up, Never Gonna let you down...! Rick Astley's two Top Chart nos. 'Together Forever' n 'Never gonna give you up' are so great that you love to see him sway on the floor dancing if you can ever grab a copy of the video! He's got the innocence, the voice and the charms. I have one of Rick's album n the video tracks but this one's the Best compilation with a mix of all numbers as I see there on the CD - indeed the Greatest Hits that hit the charts in US & UK. Its so much a soul singing of the UK singer Rick, he is superb with his vocals and all his numbers are musical, touching the heart! I specially luv 'Together forever...Never gonna give you up...Hold me in your arms and Whenver you need somebody. Never Gonna give u up has beautiful words and heart warming and the way he repeats Never gonna give...never gonna give....is so lovely to listen - Greatest Hits sure is a pick! Listen n enjoy!"
+1,ABRIDGED!!!,"I bought this so I wouldn't have to spend a fortune on the book for school. Well this Kindle edition is so abridged, I found I didn't read half of the play. Don't waste your dollar. Find another version of this play."
+1,Congreve Has No Clothes,"Most great literary narratives, whether fiction or drama, boast simple plots and complex characters. This play turns that approach on its head. Here, we have a hopelessly and needlessly convoluted plot with the most superficial characters imaginable. Great drama? There is no drama. Great comedy? It's not funny. In short, it's garbage. Perhaps this kind writing was impressive in its day, but those days have long long passed us by. Why can't readers just admit that some so-called classics don't deserve the name? In reading the positive comments here, one can't help suspecting that the reviewers have been cowed by the play's reputation. It's a very rare reader who would find Way of the World anything but tedious, confusing, frustrating, unfunny, and overrated. People, let go of your pretensions and just say it! Sheesh...!"
+2,Time Katrina Book,"Great book for kids to browse before, during or after a lesson on catastorphic events. I teach 7th grade Science and it was a good book to leave around for the kids to look at."
+1,WAY OFF ON HOW WIDESPREAD THIS STORM REALLY WAS,"THIS BOOK MISSES ONE IMPORTANT FACT. HURRICANE KATRINA DIDN'T STOP IN BILOXI/GULFPORT MISSISSIPPI, BUT ALSO INCLUDED CITIES FURTHER EAST THAT NEVER RECEIVED MENTION BUT FARED JUST AS BAD IF NOT WORSE THAN GULFPORT OR BILOXI. THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF OCEAN SPRINGS, GAUTIER, PASCAGOULA IN MISSISSIPPI AND AS FAR EAST AS MOBILE ALABAMA. IF TIME IS GOING TO PRESENT AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF HURRICANE AS SUCH IT DESERVES I WOULD THINK THEY COULD AT LEAST DO ENOUGH RESEARCH TO FIND OUT ABOUT THESE CITIES AND INCLUDE THEM IN THEIR BOOK. MAYBE IT IS BECAUSE THESE CITIES ARE SO SMALL THEY FIGURE WHY BOTHER. AND MAYBE THAT IS WHY IT TOOK SO LONG FOR THESE SAME CITIES TO RECEIVE AID AFTER THE DEVESTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE KATRINA. WHATEVER THE CASE, THIS BOOK MISSES THE WHOLE POINT."
+1,Biased reporting,"This book, like most written and portraying Hurricane Katrina, leads the reader to the conclusion that New Orleans is the only area devastated thereby. For anyone's information, New Orleans was on the West, or weak, side of Katrina. New Orleans was flooded because: 1) elevation there is about 7 feet BELOW sea level and 2)their levy system has NEVER been built to withstand cat 3 or greater storms. EVERY drop of rain that falls in New Orleans has to be pumped out, one way or the other. If the citizens of New Orleans had put more money into improving their levy system instead of the SuperDome, they might very well be living in dry and undamaged homes today instead of morning their dead and trying to put their city back together. New Orleans will be rebuilt someday and I hope and pray that they have learned and benefited from this disaster and won't make the same mistakes again. If you want to read and look at a balanced book coverning Hurricane Katrina, this isn't it."
+1,A little bit wimpy.,"They write good music. They play their instruments well. The can write crafty hooks. So blame it on the singer and the lyricist (my guess, same person). The vocals are as weak as it's content, which ranges from anywhere to wimpy subjects as being afraid to ride rollercoasters to things so dull and ordinary it makes you roll your eyes when you hear them. The closest comparisons to this band is Orange Peels. Never heard of them either? Then imagine what Air Supply would sound like if they made an alternative album. The Lucksmiths could be a great a band if they didn't sing about such stupid things. ..."
+2,As Cool As the Game... Maybe.,"If you've played the games, then you are familiar with the story. The anime is about as good a representation as you can hope for. The story in the game is pretty complex, and the anime stays pretty true to it. There is a lot of stuff to cover and it is hard to do it in 13 episodes. We do get a little information about Shion's past, and the whole thing with Jr. and Albedo. So the animation explains the basics. I think it should have been longer though. All in all I really like this series. The animation in and voice actors are all good. The soundtrack is good too. The quality of the game is definitely not lost in this animation. Like I said before they should have made it longer, it's an unfinished piece of work. It could have an epic feel like the game did if they made another season. Even as it stands, Xenosaga is a good anime that is worth watching."
+2,Well done,"This is a very well done dramatization of the game...not that the series only encompasses the first of the three games, however it does so faithfully...they even manage to get in most of even the most unbelievable special attacks in a fun scene...I highly recommend this set for fans and newbies alike..."
+2,Outstanding,Ordered these for my sister because she couldn't find any locally. Both our families use them and love them.
+2,Usually works better than floss,"These brush picks really work. If you want to clean between teeth and massage gums, this is certainly an effective way."
+2,primo toothpicks,These are absolutely the best toothpicks you'll ever use! Love the brush on one end and the tapered end on the other. These work great!
+2,It's a Guy Thing,"Face it - Guys like tooth picks better than floss - if we will use floss at all. If you are not into flossing try these picks. They work very well at getting between teeth and removing food that floss will miss. The tooth pick tip is tapered and ridged to get between teeth and clean out the tartar as well as food particles. The 'feathered' end is great at removing the smaller particles (similar to floss). These will improve your dental health when used regularly, and they are way easier to use than floss."
+2,Better Than Toothpicks,"I had been using this product for years after finding them in a local grocery store with shelved medical type items. Then both the grocery store and Walmart discontinued stocking them.I found them at Amazon, and ordered some spares. These are easy to use, can get between closely adjacent teeth and the reverse end has tiny brushes built in that are very helpful for certain uses when cleaning teeth. Also, they are washable/reuseable. They beat any wood toothpick I have used."
+2,Practical Clean,"Practical, my teeth are much together, hard to use the dental floss, the bristles were perfect for daily cleaning."
+2,they help,"Been using these for the past 6 mos. My gums have always bled cause I only flossed before going to the dentist (about every 6 mos or so), regular floss never really worked me, my teeth were too close together. The last visit my dentist said my gums were getting inflamed and was getting the periodontal thing. I researched alternatives to the floss and found these, also researched the proper way to brush teeth and started using the total care mouthwash. My gums stopped bleeding after about a month of using these and I would use the regular floss about twice a month just to get a little more thorough removal of junk in there. These could be a little more sturdy on the brush end of them as I have had a few bend and had to throw out but that's a few out of 250 which isn't bad. My next dentist appt is in a month so i'll see what they say. Hopefully they'll say , wow!"
+2,Good product for dental hygiene,"My husband loves these brushpicks. They are more effective and durable than wooden toothpicks. The non-brush side is great for getting at debris stuck in a tooth or gumline, and the brush side is great for sweeping away food. Highly recommend."
+2,Effective product,"These toothpicks work very, very well. The brush on the end is particularly effective. When the current supply is finished, I will reorder!"
+2,none better,"These are the best at cleaning between teeth other than floss. I never leavehome without em. They are good, good, good."
+2,Liked them...didn't love them,"These brushpicks worked and did what they said they would do and most of them were excellent, but more than a few had rough places on the pick and the brush which was the reason I gave them 4 stars. It would help if they were uniform in quality."
+2,Fairly good,The picks tiny hairs tend to bend very easily so that you need more than two to cover the entire mouth. other than that its quite good.
+2,Handy help,"These picks are effective, very handy and come in a compact container from which they are easily removed, but won't spill."
+2,Dental Picks,These picks are wonderful. My 6 month dental checkups are great and I have very little plaque from using these several times a day.
+2,"""Carpet didn't match the curtains""","I was disappointed the product received didn't match the photo here; there was no flange on the top as indicated in the photo. The other drawback was the fact the holder was 'closed' at the bottom; I intended to use this as a net holder and wanted the handle to pass all the way through.Those things said...the vendor was very responsive to my request for return and full credit. Then, having had the weekend to consider, I was able to cut out the bottom of the liner sleeve, thus allowing the net handle to pass through as desired!I haven't had the boat on the water yet, but expect this unit to perform just fine."
+1,Junky Outdoor Fireplace,"This fireplace arrived not as featured: there is only 1 opening where there should be 2, the mounting holes for assembly are all off-line and 1 of the 4 legs is bent and shorter than the others! I would not recommend this product(imported from China)nor the retailer as this merchandise is sub-standard, the cost of return is prohibitive and not consumer friendly. Buyer Beware!"
+1,not worth it,I bought this tape in hopes of helping me out in school more.When watching this tape the camera position was bad on one side.The lady in the video was repeating everything again and a again.I didnt learn anything out of this video i think it was a waste of money.
+1,Poor Design,I would not buy this product or reccomend it. It is designed poorly and the different attachements don't stay on the charger. Disapointed withmoney spent
+2,excellent rack,"This rack is easy to mount and dismount, and it doesn't put too much stress on the bike or the car. I'm using it on a 2-door 2008 Yaris. Whether I have one bike or two on it, it feels secure. The rack has a top leg that rests against the car's back window, but the weight of the rack and bikes is on the bumper. Bikes attach with one strap on the seat post and two straps on the top tube. I use the long ends of the rack's straps to secure the front tire of the bike nearest the car, but you might want a bungee cord for that. For cross-country trips, I would want to get an extra-long cable so I could lock the rack and bikes to the roof rack or something."
+2,Nice Rack!,"This is truly a fantastic bike rack.I have an Infiniti FX 35, which technically cannot accept a rack of this type. However, after reading through some online Infiniti forums I decided to give it a try.The rack was simple to assemble and mount, looks great, and holds our two Cannondale Quick 6 bicycles perfectly. It feels very stable and the bikes come on and off in seconds.Most importantly, I am not what one would call mechanically gifted, yet find it so simple to install and breakdown this rack. On the first try it took about fifteen minutes; now it literally takes under two minutes for installation and removal. It is also very stylish looking. Highly recommended!"
+2,Worth every penny,I did a lot of looking before purchasing this rack. I ended up buying it at a local bike shop because I wanted to see it first. I have a Honda Accord coupe - 2 door - and the fit is just right for the car. We also have a van and the abiltiy to work on both is very handy. Setup is easy and the bikes are held firmly. I had used another rack previously that was loaned by a friend. It was very unstable compared to the Saris Bones.....
+2,Works Great on my Miata,"This is a beautifully designed product. I'm using it to haul one road bike on the turnk of my Miata. All the other manufacturers said I'd have to install a trailer hitch to haul bikes on a Miata. This works great, leaves no marks, folds up nice and easy to store in my trunk while riding."
+2,Great purchase!,It's a great thing when you see a product you like in a store but you can find it on Amazon for much less! The seller offered free shipping and the delivery took MUCH less time then expected. The package was in great condition and everything was there. I have used my Bones several times and it's great. Thanks!
+2,Works like a charm,"This rack is easy to put on, fits in the trunk perfectly when I'm not using it, it's sturdy and putting the bikes on and fastening them is very quick.Great product, I'm happy I bought it."
+2,Happy,"The Saris bike rack worked out great. I had borrowed a three bike Saris rack from a friend and decided to get one for myself. I only needed a rack to carry two bikes so thats what I ordered. When it arrived I was taken aback by the fact it wasn't quite like my friends although it looked exactly like it in the online picture. It only had one upper arm rather then two like my friends. Over wise it was identical. I almost sent it back but decided to try it out instead. Glad I did because my concerns about stability with just one upper arm was quickly dispelled. Great rack, rock solid."
+2,Satisfied customer,The Bones 8095 is a credible rack. There are no adjustment settings or application charts to tell you how to install the rack. The car fit charts are minimal. It held a girls mountain bike tightly on four 250 mile highway trips with my 2001 Honda Accord 4 door. The mounting clips work very well although the straps seem thin. The cam buckles work very well.
+2,Great Engineering,Used this rack on a thousand mile trip and the bikes didn't budge. I did use a few bungies to secure the pedals and handlebars but it was not necessary. It left a very faint smudge where the top arm rode but you'd have to really look to see it. Highly recommended if you need a trunk rack like I do.
+1,Bike carrier,"Mounting the rack on the vehicle is not an easy process. The rack is not designed for cars with plastic bumpers. The thumb screws that tighten the legs & arms are made of cheap black plastic and can easily be stripped. The Saris Bones 805-2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack is poorly designed.May I suggest you go out and purchase a Thule bike carier, or hitch mount carrier by Thule. You get what you pay for..."
+1,Worse customer service ever,"Interesting..., Bought a Bones 2, 2 years ago.., had issues with one of the arms; called to ask for the ""so called"" lifetime warranty..; the guy on the phone spent more time convincing me that the issue was MY FAULT instead of attending my request. Just bought a Thule Gateway 9007! exc!!!"
+1,"Nice rack, but",Make sure your bike will fit the rack. They have a chart to make sure rack fits car but not that your bike will fit rack. I have two Treck Pures. They won't work on this rack.
+2,Saris Bones 2,I love this unit. Easy to use once it is fitted to my vehicle and I like the non-metal construction to minimize damage to my bicycle.
+2,Good Price and easy to use,The 805 is easy to put on car and easy to put bikes on. Did not handle girl's bike frame well so purchased a bar that connects from seat to handle bar stem. This solved all problems for the girl's bike. Wish I had purchased the 3 bike model. It has 2 upper legs and 2 lower legs. I think this would have been a more stable model. The 805 straps tightly to the car but the bike support arms have considerable wobble in them and cannot be made tighter. I do like the ease with which it attaches to the car.
+2,Not bad...,"Since I drive a hatchback ('04 Pontiac Vibe) with room for a couple of bikes in the back, I don't have a ton of experience with bike racks. I recently moved 300 miles to another state, and I needed that space for boxes of stuff. I considered buying a roof-mount system, but the minimal amount of use didn't justify the rather high buy-in price for such systems. A relative loaned me a used (not sure what brand/model) rear-mount rack, but I was pretty apprehensive about the low quality and instability of the loaner rack. I picked the Saris for its blend of affordability and stability, and I was not disappointed. It weathered 260+ miles of interstate and a good chunk of bumpy city roads without any problems. I loaded a heavier, steel-framed Surly Cross Check nearest the vehicle and a lighter, aluminum & carbon Trek road bike on the outside."
+2,Good rack but .....,"This is a very good rack once you get it set up. It takes a good 30-45 minutes to set up this rack initially. Once you've done it the first time, subsequent installation will only take 5-10 minutes. This rack doesn't come with anything, all accessories have to be purchased separately; for such an expensive rack, I thought it would have been nice for them to include some extra Velcro straps to tie down your fork or something.The rack itself is very sturdy and I feel my bike is always secured. The rubber feet left no marks on my trunk lid or bumper. I only wish there was a way to lock the bike and rack together."
+1,Destroyed the Paint on my Spoiler Fin,"I followed the instructions to the letter, mounted the rack, put the bike on it, motored around, used the bike, put it back on, got home, took the bike off and discovered the coarse fabric and hardware rubbed the paint off my spoiler fin in two places. There were scratches where the hooks go in to the side of the trunk. The only way I could get the sides taut was to have the hooks in contact with the edges of the spoiler fin.If I were a new car owner, I'd be all lawsuity and Consumer Reportsy. But, my car is 9 years old and I touch park, so I just feel I need to opine here as a Cautionary Tale.If you have a new car, don't use this. Get something that mounts off your trailer hitch. The only reason I got this was that it was the only trunk mount rack available for my car. My car does not have a trailer hitch. I cannot use a roof mount because I cannot lift a bike over my head.In a nutshell. OK for a beater. Not OK for a new car."
+1,Lost my Bike,The fasteners on this thing are awful. I was driving down the highway and after going over a bridge the bike flew off my car because the fasteners stripped and came undone.Spend more money on a nicer bike rack. Now I have to get a new bike and rack instead of paying maybe 50 bucks more and still having a bike.
+1,overpriced and bulky,"I purchased this rack because it looked modern and cool. When it arrived, I was disappointed to discover how big it is. Even when folded, it takes up a lot more space than other racks. Since I have a small car, space is important to me and I don't want a rack that won't fit in my trunk or my closet.Also, the straps required a lot of effort to adjust and I could never get it really tight.There are better racks that are much cheaper, so I would recommed looking elsewhere. I exchanged this rack for an Allen Ultra Compact."
+2,Great product,Finally I found bike rack that fit for my car 1995 Toyota Celica. This mount rack goes over the spoiler. It's very sturdy to carry my two mountain bikes.
+2,Rock Solid on Cross-Continental Road Trip,"I hooked this rack up to the trunk of my 2007 Camry, strapped in a couple bikes, and headed West to Seattle from Chicago. I had absolutely no problem throughout the entire road trip and both bikes arrived safely :) The rack seemed extremely solid and barely moved even at Montana highway speeds. The outermost bike definitely sways a little more than the inner one, but i think that is just the natural flexing of the support arms. The rack was easy to put on and the bikes stay firmly in place using the built-in straps. The only thing Saris forgot is a way to keep the front wheel/handlebars from swaying. I fixed this using a couple short pieces of rope through the spokes and around the frame.Overall: super secure rack that can survive 2000 mile road trips"
+2,great bike rack,I am using this bike rack at least once per week and I have really gained confidence with this bike rack. This is a great product. Set-up is fairly easy. The bikes feel very secure. Sometimes the straps are slightly difficult to unhook but at least I know that it will be difficult for the bikes to come off. The bikes have minimal movement while driving - at first I was concerned as I haven't traveled with bikes before but have since grown comfortable. As long as the straps are tightly fastened there is no need to be worried. I use elastic straps to keep the tires and pedals from moving and to prevent damage to the other bicycle. Truly a great bike rack... solidly manufactured and a lifetime warranty to back it up.
+1,Scratched paint on car,"I have used the bike rack 10 - 15 times, properly installed, and it has scratched the paint on my brand new car."
+2,Saris Bones 2-bike,"A little hard to figure out how to put on the car at first, but I love it otherwise. Holds bikes well above the road and is easy to take off and put on once you get past the initial set up. Also, this thing does not move at all after it's all cinched down. The bike stays exactly where you put it and you don't have to worry about it shifting while you're driving."
+2,It fit my Honda Prelude perfectly,"I have a lightweight Fuji road bike and had no problems installing this rack on my 01 Honda Prelude. I do NOT have a spoiler. One reviewer stated that this rack will ruin my paint, but I must have a thousand coats of wax on my Lude and don't expect any problems. NOTE: I took Anthony's advice (the guy in NY with the BMW) and bought rubber tape at Lowe's and wrapped the clips."
+1,Bling Bling Not,"I was really disappointed in this item. When it said Bling Bling, I expected something that had rhinestones and glamour. I got it and saw only silverlike painting on it. Not glamourous for my 2 girls. I sent it back."
+1,President,"The book was in good condition, however, they should have stated that it had been owned by a library. I would have known then that it was stamped in several places and not have purchased it."
+1,Shockumentary: Extreme Collection,"I was very dissatisfied with this purchase because after I received the product, I found out that it was in a different language and I couldn't understand anything on the cd's."
+2,PCI Express Book Review,This book provides an another resource in addition to the PCI Express Specification. This is helpful since I'm at a small company where no one else is working on PCI Express at the moment. The book is well written and well organized. It is useful to me as a system architect as well as the other guys in my group who will be the designers on our next ASIC project.
+2,Paul L from Chandler AZ.,"As always, Mindshare applies its unique style of simplification to a complex specification. PCI Express is the future interconnect for small and large scale compute platforms. The clean approach Mindshare brings to PCI Express specification provides a clear and concise guide to the detail operational parameters needed by both software and hardware designers. It's a must have for those who which to get a jumpstart using this latest interconnect technology.Well Done!"
+1,PCI Express System Architecture,"There are two problems with this book. First, it uses figures from the specification. The PCI Express specification is very poor when it comes to figures, tables and charts. I had hoped that this book was going to have some decent figures, tables and charts, and provide more design help than the specification. Instead it simply rewords the specification. The second problem is that it is out of date. There has been numerous engineering change orders generated by the PCI special interest group [sig] against rev. 1.0a. The PCI sig has just come out with revision 1.1. This book covers neither. I have ordered a different book that someone told me about. I have been told this other book has addressed the above two problems, I hope so."
+1,not practical as a reference,"The index on this thing is worthless... The whole point of having a reference book, in my opinion, is to have quick, easy access to information when I need it. The point is not to have to read the book from cover to cover in order to find the information you need. Each time I try to get something out of this book, I get more and more frustrated.On one hand, there's the PCI-E spec, which is horribly written and incomplete, but completely searchable due to its being available in PDF form; on the other hand, you have this better-written but almost completely unsearchable book. Great."
+2,Pleased with this author's originality,"I borrowed this book from a friend after he simply raved about it, and knowing that I will read practically anything (and am impressed by very little), he was curious to see what I would think of the book. Well I have to say I really loved it. It was written in a very unique style, not too 'modern commercial fiction' but not to 'literary fiction.' Mr. Malfi has a style like a mixture between Stephen King and Ernest Hemingway, and I would certainly recommend this book be read by anyone looking for a brilliant new voice."
+2,Great family Christmas movie,"This movie is perfect for bringing the real spirit of Christmas in your home. Great music, fun retelling of the Nativity story."
+1,SAMPLES OF ALL THE SOWS WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY.,"ALL THE SHOWS ARE CUT NOT LESS THAN 15 MINUTES EACH. THIS IS A RIP OFF. WATCH IT ON YOU TUBE THOSE ARE REAL LONG ONES, THIS XENON PICTURES DVD SUCKS!."
+2,Invisible Invarders,"this was a low budget film, but for it's time i found it to be scary, viewed this film at the age of nine and kept me awake. took notice a crash sequence was borrowed from another film. this movie is well worth purchasing for zombie movie fan's."
+2,B Movie Nirvana,i love these old B Movies. I remember watching these films many years ago and it;s a pleasure to see them again.
+2,Cult film....,"Saw this when I was just a kid. Finally got my own copy. A good addition if you like ""B"" rated sci-fi movies."
+2,Agar Double Feature,"Invisible Invaders is the better of the two. Aliens take control of the dead (Plan 9?) and attempt to control earth. Agar (Major Jay) and some scientists work feverishly to find a way to stop the invasion. Good 50's sci-fi. However....Journey to the Seventh Planet lacked the substance to be proclaimed ""good"" but is a fair bowl of popcorn,late night, sci-fi spoof about a creature bringing the space explorers memories/fantasies to life as he plots to come to earth for a takeover. What it lacks in action it somewhat compensates in the humor dept. I also saw a familiar spider and heard familiar spider ""noises"" which im convinced were ""borrowed"" from Earth vs. the Spider. All in all a good package for the price of admition."
+2,A Classic Scifi Schlock flim of the cold war Era,"The Invisible Invaders was one of many Science fiction films, that was unique in it's story line were invaders came to earth to conquer it by their taking over the bodies of dead people, to destroy the living, who in turn would add to the ranks of the dead invasion force used by the invisible invaders as they wrecked havoc upon the cities of the world. As with most Scifi films of this Era it was a reflection of America's fears of communism, and the possible takeover of the USA by the Soviets."
+2,Invisible invaders/ Journey to the seventh planet,"The Invisible Invaders is an early zombie type of story with the aliens invading dead bodies. It's a cold war movie, so of course they want to take over the world. It was engaging and creepy enough to watch more than once.Where ever did someone find Journey to the Seventh Planet? By the odd way some words are pronounced it wasn't made in America. It was imaginative, however, some of the plot was copped later by the writers of the origial Star Trek. Lonely alien on Uranus seeks playmates to help it get to Earth. It creates places for astronauts to interact with women from their past. See: Star Trek. Don't miss the song played during the credits. I can't remember the words, but it reminded me of the theme song from the Love Boat."
+2,get the same 2 movies plus 2 more,this is being re issued as a 4 movie set mgm has released the double feature discs in a new package that has these movies bundled with another double feature set in one case. still midnight movies but a 4 movie set all the double features are being combined better deal.
+2,Great sci-fi double feature,"The clarity of both pictures where very good.One could see everything very clearly and of course I enjoyed both of them.Brought back ""old times"" for me.Anyone that is collecting ""old sci-fi"" movies on dvd will I am sure enjoy these two."
+2,"""Beach Music"" returns!","The ""Texas Beach Music"" we have learned to love has returned in it's full glory with 13 delightful songs! So good to hear the special sounds of the beach on a live CD. Mike nails it when he says in the opening song ""The name (band) has changed but the song remains the same"".Close your eyes, imagine you are in Margaritaville and take a journey to the Gulf Coast, ""Beach People, Beach Music"" will surely take you for a nostalgic journey. The CD has something for everyone, some Buffett cover songs like Pencil Thin Mustache, some beach favorites and some songs that I had not heard before. There is even a song with a strong Cajun flavor and sailing music for those so inclined. Sunday Morning in New Orleans is a smooth ballad that alone is worth the price of the CD.A great band making beautiful ""Beach"" music for all us Buffett/Parrothead/Island people.Billy Peoples AKA The Old parrothead"
+1,typical Buffet cover band dribble,"This group bills it's self as the original Key West the Band so I tried it out because I like that group.No contest!If I were Key West the Band I would sue for misrepresentation!I tried listening to this music but it was tough to make it all the way thru.Bad, clique lyrics and songs.The singer is good but can't make up for the horrible songs and grainy recording techniques.Maybe next time -- but I doubt it."
+1,THIS MUSIC SUCKS,"THE WORST CD I'VE EVER BOUGHT.I BOUGHT THIS CD BASED ON ALL OF THESE RAVING REVIEWS THAT YOU'LL READ BELOW.I TRIED TO DOWNLOAD THE MP3 SAMPLES, BUT PROBLEMS WITH HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/AMAZON/AOL OR ALL OF THE ABOVE KEPT ME FROM FROM SAMPLING THIS PURCHASE.IT WAS VERY DISAPPOINTING.SOUNDS LIKE MY SONS GARAGE BAND TRYING TO PLAY BUFFETT SONGS."
+1,Horrible read don't waste your time!!,"This book proves to be unconstitutional, I cannot believe John Yoo teaches at UC Berkeley, I would be ashamed to call myself a professor and a patriot writing a book like this."
+1,Yoo's reasoning befuddled,"Professor Yoo's writing style is as nearly befuddled and confused as his understanding of a Constitutional law. I can say without fear of contradiction that this is by far one of the most ill-conceived, unsubstantive and pointless books I have ever had the misfortune to read. His theories and assertions are never clearly backed up with any real documentation or legal reasoning and he fails miserably in making any clear or concise point. I feel this book was nothing more that a total waste of time. Perhaps Professor Yoo should stick to writing legal arguments, where style and in his case substance, don't really matter."
+1,Freedom Hater,The author of this book hates freedom and his book is unsupported by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
+1,A book written by a torture lawyer,There's no way I would read a book and give profit to a man who wrote memos to attempt to allow Bush to circumvent the Geneva Convention against torture.
+2,Important to understand Constitution after 9/11,"This is an important book in order to understand the Constitution and the response to 9/11. The attacks on this book here are ridiculous. Even liberal critics of the Bush administration and Yoo think this is an important book. Cass Sunstein, a famous liberal law professor, wrote a review in the New Republic that said: ""The most important theorist of the 9/11 Constitution is John Yoo."" He says ""Yoo has offered an inventive and provocative set of arguments about fundamental questions, and he presents his arguments with unmistakable determination and all the skill of a good lawyer."""
+1,Rewriting the Constitution,"Law prof David Cole eviscerated this book in the NY Review of Books, 11/17/05 issue. Yoo's twisted ""originalist"" arguments for a super-executive in wartime are in direct contrast to the Founders' desire to prevent just such usurpation. They'd just escaped George III; they didn't want to repeat the experience.Cole goes on to point out that ""arguments against [Yoo's] theory are academic. Modern practice is closer to Yoo's view than to the framers' vision."" Congress has increasingly abdicated its powers to the presidency.So if you want to read a defense of the ""imperial presidency"" by someone who's demonstrated, in the Torture Memos, that he has no respect for America's ideals, this is the book for you."
+1,Yoo has no clue!,The 2 biggest mistakes made by government in my lifetime are Congress giving away war powers in 1965 and 2002. The constitution holds that declaring war is the responsibility of the Congress. If the Executive has grounds for war let him/her present them and Ccongress vote. Twice I have seen Congress abdicate this important power with disasterous results. This is just one of many examples why Yoo has no clue.
+1,I didn't know they wrote so many songs,"I bought this album just for one song, their cover of ""There Goes My Baby"". The rest of the songs are okay."
+2,My favorite gift for my grandchildren,"Both my grandson and grandaughter have gotten many years of use out of this wonderful kitchen island. Very well made, sturdy and looks great, It actually stays in our kitchen so they can cook when we cook. I absoluately love this product. If you are lucky enough to find one it will be well worth the money. A family heirloom."
+2,Growers and Marijuana users will like this very much.,"I agree with the other reviewers and I am very happy that I bought it. ""The Cannabis Grow Bible"" by Greg Green is a solid grow book for serious growers. I really like it because there is enough information here to keep me going for a long time. I learned quite a bit just flicking through it and I am sure all growers will make good use it for some time to come. Take a hint from what the reviewer said below about seeds and this book. This book makes economical sense for what it will help you to achieve. Peace."
+2,Great Book,"The book was delivered in perfect condition and vey quickly. Having read the book I would totally recommend it. Informative, complete but maybe not ideal for a newbie."
+2,AWESOME!,Perfect Book!Greatest Tips Tricks and Tweakings for all growers.Definitely Highly Recommend The Cannabis Grow Bible!
+2,Big Plants and Big Buds,"I doubt that there is anything else to recommend outside of this book at this point in time. I found it by visiting a site called International Cannagraphic Magazine, ICMAG. If you can find it online then run a search in the forums for an article called BOG SPEAKS ONLINE Tutorial Part 2 Organic Mix and Feeding.In that article you see a pro grower and breeder using this book to create what must be a single plant that produced over 1000g of bud in the end. He has a shot of a piece of sticky bud next the book that looks devine."
+2,Best growing book on shelves,For the review below u really dont know wat u are talking about. and why is that that you are the only one that doesn't understand the book when every one else does and if you dont understand it then go got cannabisbook.com and post a message in the forum and the webmaster will tell you what it meant. This is truely a book that is from scratch and the way you know is cause there is no bibliography and most growing books have them which means they copied which also means all the information from CGB is from experience!!! Also this is the only book that has excelent editing others lack it like the indoor bible by jorge. dont get me wrong i love that book to but it was way to confusing had to read it over and over to finally understand wat he was saying and the CGB you only need to read once!!! Soon this book will be on the book shelf of every grower in the world beg.-expert!!!
+2,Walkthrough.......................,"..................that packs lbs onto your harvest. Gains, gains and more gains. If I have any questions I turn to The Cannabis Grow Bible: the definitive guide to growing marijuana for recreational and medical use, because the answer is always in here and always top stuff. I have gone from respectable harvests to super sized gains. This is a walkthrough from start to finish that shows you all the pros and cons of doing it this way or that way. You get loads of alternatives on each of the growing methods. It even shows you how to build your own hydroponics if you want hydro. It is very cheap to grow an unbelievable bulk of quality skunk if you learn how with this book. I want to say thanks, thanks, thanks for the excellence that I found in here."
+2,This is an exciting read,"I have yet to 'feild' test this books info yet, but I couldn't put it down. I read it front to back right away and have been designing/planing while reading. I never thought I'd get so into horticulture. This book has me really excited about growing canibus becaused it's so much more than putting some seeds in some soil and watering it. There is a real science/art to growing WELL and this book seems to cover it all from start to finish and after. There is practical help for those who wish to grow in countries where it's illegal, (sound advice from experianced people who grow and have done so for years). I haven't read any other books on this subject to compare it too but I am very pleased with this book and feel I don't need another with more info. To say there are a few gramarical errors in this book is an understatment, but I see this as a testiment to the quality of what they have grown, (or at least what the editor was smoking)."
+1,A for effort. Add a plus for pictures. And throw down a C - for content & clarity,"If you can't say something nice....Well, actually this book is not as bad as some reviewers have noted. Add it to your collection...fo'sho... but keep it all balanced with some resources from the mainstream gurus (like Cervantes & Rosenthal).I absolutely agree that the pictures are nice. It's not exactly the best step-by-step for simple information and getting started. For starters, I most like Jorge's simple methods of instruction. (Ed's also a good back up). Again, this book isn't a bad back up, too."
+1,Confusing and lacks editing,Some parts make no sense at all as you read through this book. In one sentence in the book Green says not to remove the fan leaves and three sentences later he says to remove them. This is very confusing and shows a lack of editing. Growing errors are littered in this book making it frustrating to read.
+1,Plant no happy,I buy book it very bad. Drawing make on 20 years old Epson pinter . pictures dark I try book grow then plants sick. Book advise bad. I buy Marijuana Horticulture Cervante. Now happy it have many picture many good word drawing good advise good plants happy.
+2,Makes for good reading,The High Life Cannabis Cup 2005 is the highlight of my year. Over the past few years I always come back broke. This year I wanted to take home more. After careful selection I bought a Buddy that uses magnets to clean bongs. It cost ten dollars. I also bought this book because it looked good. I also bought a book called Hashish. I recommend this book for growing information and Hashish for the history. I enjoyed reading this book at the cup and I am very sure you will also.
+1,1 good chapter,"The info in this book is terrible for a novice grower and an expert can use only the section on BREEDING thats it the only detailed chapter in the whole book.Another book lost in the past 70s and 80s knowledge of growing,and odd enough all the plant pics are of poor unhealthy,badly pruned,and terrible bud pics .....If you went by this book you will end up with the ABSOLUTE CRAP YOU WILL SEE IN IT!!!!!!!This guy makes me want to write a book on the subject very much,this book should be sent to 1970..............GEORGE CERVANTES REVISED INDOOR HORTICULURE IS YOUR BEST BUY TODAY and this book only for BREEDING..."
+1,AMAZON HAS HELD UP THIS ORDER FOR MONTHS - B E W A R E !,If you're looking to order this book I'd recommend looking elsewhere. I ordered this book over 2 months ago and Amazon has never shipped it. It is not out-of-print so I don't know why this has occurred. Amazon claims they are out-of-stock. But how long does it take to order a book that is currently in-print??? Amazon really dropped the ball on this one.
+2,If only stoners could,Popping this review in because I saw it in my friend house. It cracks me up to think that stoners could get up from their backsides to grow. If you are a stoner who can do that then go for it. It is fxxkxng planet sized book. I dont know if stoners would do this but if they did we would have much better blow for it. Ban MEX BRICKWEED and give us some skunk. Oh it is banned already. They should make this stuff legal though. Anyway it is a planet sized book about growing. Makes my school biology book look stupid if that means anything. They should teach this instead. I am sure we would learn lots more if they did. More intresting if you ask me.
+2,This is the book that everyone talks about,New growers who ask about starting are told to get this book. It brings them right up to date with everything. If you want to grow then get this. It even shows you how to get the right seeds.
+2,Cultivators Choice,Want to learn where to get potent seeds? Fancy breeding your own line of marijuana in your greenhouse or bedroom? Are you looking for the ins and outs of grow room design? This book has left no stone unturned. I love the way this book is designed ( like a growing plant ). There is good and new information everywhere in the book. You will grow some fat budz with it. There are illustrations to help you through some of the harder set ups. This grow book comes with online product support. Can you believe it?? ??There is where you should be going. Just get the darn book already ....
+2,Great book,I found this book a slight technical but also informative. The section on germinating was a little lacking as I has found a website that offers a guaranteed method. Good read...
+2,Great Books with info on VSCROG,I bought this book because I wanted to try VSCROG. I found the book to have great info on VSCROG and SOG. I also found the book offered other great info in a format that was easily understood. It is a great book for any cannabis growers library.
+1,"Pompous author, terrible book","I have read many books on the subject and this is by far the worst one. The author thinks he knows everything and that his book is the definitive work on the subject. That is a bad combo. When you have that attitude, then you are no longer open to new methods or opinions. Any book, in this day and age, that has 4 chapters on soil and only one on hydro is better used as kindling. Setups are poorly explained, there are few pictures, and it yields more frustration than crops."
+1,WHERE's MY ORDER,"Been over a month ,still no book, it's a simple order, it's just a book. Will never buy anything from Amazon again."
+1,Not satisfied.,"We purchased this microwave in October for $300 minus the $50 rebate. Panasonic denied our first rebate submission, claiming we'd bought the wrong item. A phone call cleared up the misunderstanding and apparently our rebate is on its way. However, I've since been told that rebate problems and denials are a common occurrence with Panasonic.The microwave has a nice appearance and functions well. However, there is a significant design flaw. You cannot use the hood light as a nightlight or even keep it on for very long without heating up the inside of the microwave to the point where the internal fan comes on and the microwave will not turn on to cook. After the oven cools down, it seems to function normally. The first time this happened, the inside of the oven was so hot I thought it was a short circuit. For that reason, I do not recommend buying this appliance. I wonder if this is why the price has dropped dramatically..."
+1,Poor quality & service,"My Panasonic over-the-range microwave only lasted 1.5 years before it died on me. Panasonic wanted me to uninstall it, bring it to them and pay too much to have it repaired. It wasn't nearly as good as my GE over-the-range microwave which lasted more than 10 years!"
+1,"Nice features, poor reliability.","The first one we received was dead out of the box. It made a loud grinding and sounded like a fan hitting metal. We assumed this was due to shipping damage and received a replacement. The replacement worked fine for six months but suddenly the display panel would go blank and the clock would reset after a few minutes. The microwave has now ceased functioning altogether. The warranty states ""in-home"" service, but there are no local service facilities."
+1,...,I ordered this jersey 1/5 and it was supposed to be here yesterday and today I haven't gotten it either. WORST SERVICE EVER! IT'S A JERSEY FOR CYRIN' OUT LOUD!!! And it's not like I am ordering from out of country either. :@
+1,Does not smell like creme brulee,"I had high hopes for this perfume. I have previously used a creme brulee perfume from Bathwerks that was absolutely amazing, and I have yet to find a replacement for it. The Laura Mercier perfume smells artificial, and is cloying."
+2,Sobre Los Reyes Malditos,"es una excelente obra , es el inicio de una saga muy interesante. a pesar de ser una novela , su sentido histórico es completo, su adaptación al contexto tambien, de verdad la recomiendo, a todas aquellas personas que os guste leer novelas, obras y escritos entre otros, reales o ficticios relacionados del siglo XI al siglo XVI."
+2,Just this..,The only disparaging thing I can say about this book is that it caused me to purchase a better dictionary.
+2,DEEP AND MEANINGFUL,"A tried and true essay of many years. Not the sort of book you can read during the TV commercials, but well worth the effort."
+1,Totally disappointing,"Sorry to say, although Roland Barthes is an icon to some. This short book is self-indulgent, unintelligible, and therefore useless. The author is far more interested in himself than he is interested in the subject."
+2,camera lucida,"Great book for ALL photographers. It is out of print and available on here for a great price. Everytime I have read it, it offers new insight on how I view photography"
+2,Area Code Changes,"CodeTracker tells me: a) where unknown callers are calling from (using table on back plus caller ID), and b) what time zone callers are situated in (useful when returning messages), and c) it takes the hassle out of splits, overlays, new codes and changes. The table on the back is quick and has all the changes explained clearly, and the maps are useful. Yes, you're right! I like it. I bought a pack and put one on every desk in the office. I reckon I got my money back on time saved within a couple of weeks."
+2,You can't go wrong with this....,"There is something about Amelia Bedelia that captures the attention of children, my 7 year old son can't get enough of her. If you want your child to discover the joys of laughter and fun in a book then you have to buy this!"
+2,Good funny & silly books,My daughter used to read Amelia Bedelia books and LOVED them! I bought these for her daughter (my granddaughter) who also loves them and is learning to read. They are funny and silly books with good morals.
+2,Amelia Bedalia,"A fun book, my daughter loves Amelia Bedalia. As we live in Spain and she only hears English from me, it's a great way for her to learn the double meanings of many words."
+1,Very disappointed!!,"I didn't like the workout, Donna's teaching style and some of the music that was played in the background. She talks way too much. It only got my heart rate up very little. The workout was not fun at all! Save your money and invest in Tamilee's Tighter Assets or her ""I want that"" series. It is a much better investment."
+2,Fun low impact workout,"This is a great tape for anyone looking for a low-impact all aerobic workout. All the routines are done to the inspiring oldies but goodies music. It took me 4 - 5 times to get all the routines down. In typical Donna style, she is always inspiring and upbeat. She obviously enjoys what she does and it shows.This tape should be part of your basic collection."
+1,Great music and instructor but hard to follow dance steps,"I bought the Donna-Mite tape based on the previous reviews and was very disappointed. While I loved Donna's personality and enthusiasm and really like the music, I found the tape VERY ""dancey"". Perhaps I'm a major klutz, but I just couldn't follow the steps. Every time I caught on, they'd move on to another step."
+1,Dissapointed,"the first track is an edited version of 'Natural Blues', track 8 on play, and this version trims it down, and removes some of the bet parts of the song, it's like taking the soul out of music. I didn't like how they edited that track. Track 2, 'The Whispering Wind' seems very sad, but it gets boring after a while, and the way moby edited his voice on that gets annoying after a while.Track 3, 'Sick In The System' seemed odd for this single, but the song in itself i enjoyed the most out of all of the tracks on this cd."
+1,Not what I had expected.,"This is a *postcard* book. The Amazon description does not mention this particular bit of information. I was expecting *text* and art, but this is not what I received. Beautiful art, but--again--not what I had expected."
+1,Adorama camera cheaters,"I bought the DA-LITE CLASS MATE CEILING MOUNTED PROJECTION SCREEN, BUT GET SCREEN FOR WALL MOUNTED ONLY. AND IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE FOR CEILING MOUNTED SINCE IT CASE LESS."
+2,Exploration of pain,"The Soft Room is based on a clever plot involving twin sisters Abigail and Megan. Though they are identical, there is one big difference. Megan is born with a rare disease that causes her to feel no pain. In the hands of a lesser writer, this plot could easily have turned predictable, but Heuler's writing is anything but predictable. This is a story about how something that everyone takes for granted--that is, the ability to feel physical pain--can, by its absence also cause a person to feel such disattachment to the human condition that they also suffer the grief of being unable to experience emotional pain. I found this novel dark and disturbing. At times it had the feel of something Stephen King might have come up with, and that is certainly a compliment in this reader's opinion. If you enjoy exploring the darker sides of the human condition, then you will find this book to your liking. A fine novel, and worth the time and money invested. I give it five stars."
+2,Helps for making informed choices,"I have converted to Judaism in order to have a single faith marriage. Though this books additudes were a bit outdated towards interfaith relationships and does not recognize the wide spread intermarriage phenomenom, the author has a good handle on the issues affecting the Jewish identity. It is a very conservative approach to raising your child with a Jewish Identity, with a focus on early religious/cultural training."
+2,Excellent Resources for New to Field People,"This book begins with a simple but excellent mathmatical review. Then covers control strategies and symbology. The book starts out very basic for the beginners and then covers more complicated control scemes. This book is great for the beginner and a good review for the experienced. Topics include: Flow, Temperature, Level, and Pressure Control Loops; Modifications to Standard PID Control; Tuning; Cascade Control; Ratio Control; Feedback and Feedforward control.All topics are covered in a straightforward, easy to understand manner. I recommend this book for the beginner."
+1,not for kids but ok for adults who like toys,"I brought this for my friend name Brian, for his birthday I figured he needed his very own Jasper!"
+1,Not very sturdy!,I gently used this Kidsline Zanzibar Diaper Stacker for about a month and the bottom of the fabric just below the embroidered crocodile began to split and fray. I only filled the stacker half full with disposable newborn diapers simply because it dosen't look or feel that sturdy. The only reason I have the stacker is because it was purchased as part of the 6 piece set. I never would have purchased it separately if I had actually seen it alone in a store. I stopped using it after a couple of months because the fray in the fabric looks so bad. I have to say that I really don't think very much of this collection at all. It's attractive but not worth the money!
+2,great book,"The author relates his experience to even the most novice hunter (myself). He has a scientific, common-sense approach to deer hunting that gives confidence in his methods and makes you want to use them. His section on deer vocalizations can be confusing, but who can communicate inarticulate sounds thru plain text... However, it is fairly easy to find recordings of deer calls on the internet to clarify this matter."
+2,Still Available and It's Great,This book is not out of print and is still available. It is available in the hard cover edition. Excellent source for deer hunting know-how in a straight-forward manner. A book you'll refer to time and time again.
+2,Good Basic Deer Hunting Book,"This book by Peter Fiduccia is a good, basic primer for learning about deer hunting and a good buy at $16.95. I found it interesting and learned many good tips and strategies from it. Well worth reading and enjoyable."
+2,Vreeland is the ultimate icon!!!,What a life!What a Lady!!Diana Vreland's book is a must for all fashion victims out there.You really get an insight of the weird fashion world.I really recommend this book.It's relly funny!
+1,"well, I'll never get that time back","If you're looking for some insights into fashion and/or the fashion world, look else where. I thought I'd gain some insights to the world of fashion (an area of life that I'm not famailiar with) but I was very disappointed. Nothing but nothing in this book had to do with fashion, the fashion business, nor the intellectual exercise that goes into fashion. This was simply the rambling lifetime memories of a well respected player from the fashion field. Childhood, young adult, married, Europe, here, there, everywhere... if you like name dropping (and I admit she did drop some impressive names) - this book is for you. If you're looking for some insights into fashion and/or the fashion world, look else where."
+2,Wonderful story,"There's nothing like autobiographies, especially when written by people who are/were so excited and enthusiastic about their lives. This is one of those books. She makes you excited about life and its possibilities just by being so excited about it. I loved this book."
+2,Fully Alive,"The noted architect Christopher Alexander describes ""The Quality Without a Name."" It is found in art and life. We instantly recognize it, but it cannot be defined. It is when something or someone is fully alive, harmonious, true to their essential nature. D.V. has this glorious characteristic. Her evocation of the 1920's to 1960's is priceless and more valuable than any history book. She is so true to herself, honest, larger-than-life, and filled with strong opinions without being narcisisstic. D.V. shows that style comes from within and that fashion is just a tool. I adore this book."
+2,Wonderful CD,"If you decide to buy this CD, please see the movie first. I bought this movie a long time ago for my kids and we all loved the movie, especially the music by Elton. I highly recommend the movie and the CD."
+2,"""El Dorado...as good as gold""","Elton John returns with 11 very seductive tracks on this release. The melodies are strong and he sounds great! Particular stand-outs include ""Someday Out Of The Blue,"" which is the first single, ""Trust Me,"" ""My Heart Dances,"" and ""Friends Never Say Goodbye."" A few more EJ tracks would have been better than the instrumentals included at the end of the album. Overall this is a fine body of work. The first single is probably the catchiest of the songs on this release, and a good follow-up single to this one would be ""Trust Me."""
+1,wanted a soundtrack not an Elton John record,"Some of the other reviews are correct, this is a great Elton John record. But I didnt buy it to listen to Elton John, I bought it to get the music from the movie.I am very disappointed. While Elton John is indeed a good artist, that is not why I wanted this. The makers of this cd have cheated me and anyone else who is a fan of the movie. They have set this up as a soundtrack to get your money, but instead it is nothing more than an Elton John music.Which is why it only gets 1 star from me."
+1,Bad Songs Say So Much,"What a lousy soundtrack for a suprisingly fun movie. Some of the actual score pieces are decent, but NONE of Elton's songs on this album are worth even a brief listen. Save your money and buy ""Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"" or ""Madman Across the Water."""
+1,Fans can never be objective...,From the OBJECTIVE reviewer...more soundtrack pop full from Elton and whereas The Lion King is a 1 star album this is 2 stars because we have double the fluff.
+1,Enough already!,"I give up. I can't take it anymore. It's just the same old bit, over and over and over again. Disney wants to sell some new-age, sentimental, genderless, ahistorical fairy-tale ripoff and they have John come up with the sappy soundtrack so that he can parade himself around at benefit dinners for another year or so until the next Disney assignment. Please, for the sake of humanity, desist!"
+1,Rocket Man Where Are You........?,"Elton John had peaked as a songwriter in the mid 70's and was even able to tweak out a decent hit every now and then throughout the 80's and early 90's. Today, Elton John's music has become about as exciting to listen to as a trip to the shopping mall. His songwriting has become so formulistic and predictable that you can see him doing the Lion King Part X in about 20 years in a full blown Vegas style show. Elton is a legend whose status is much owed to the music he created more than 20 years ago. Today, it seems comical that this legend has become a comical parody of the ""I think I can still write a hit"" composer who seems to have an endless supply of the same 'adult(now Diseny)-contemporary' melodies with variations on a theme of schmaltz."
+2,almost as good as i hoped,"I was a little disappointed because as much as I love EJ and Randy, their duet was not as good as the one in the movie. ""It's tough to be a God"" is a great song. BUT it lacks the joy of Kline and Kenneth B."
+1,Never received,It is now June 5th and the cd has not arrived. Not happy. How do I get my money back? I had planned to perform a musical freestyle on my horse for a huge charity fair with this music but had to change my plans and use another selection as it takes weeks to compose the choreography and practice the timing with the horse..
+2,Another stretch of Elton's talents!,"Though ""The Big Picture"" was more of an atmospheric album to listen to and not a chartbuster, ""The Road To El Dorado"" Soundtrack is an exeptionally unique mix of songs I've never heard Elton create. The upbeat ""El Dorado"" is one of the best Elton songs in the last 5 years. Without judging Elton by his style of writing and earlier works, his songwriting is so different in this album that you wouldn't believe Elton could've possibly written it. This just proves the vastness of Elton's songwriting talents. Elton's voice is in fine form, and this CD is a must buy for not only Elton fans, but those who want to listen to an album that's both unique and creative."
+1,"Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road - hello Shlocksville!","""El Dorado"" fails on all levels. Truly, this is a CD to avoid. Elton's fans should avoid it for the lackluster rhythms, simple chromatic melodies (if you can call them that)and banal Tim Rice lyrics and forced rhymes. Disney film fans - this is NOT Lion King of the Central American Jungle! There is no grand opening melodic sweep like ""Circle of Light"" - instead you've got the moronic repetition of ""El Dorado."" There are no ballads like ""Can you hear the love"" - so there's nothing to compare it to. And the comic songs isn't very clever, although ""It's Tough to be a God"" comes close. One last comment, I could buy the Spanish rhythms - after all the main characters are Spanish - but where the hell did the country/western sound come into the picture at all? Dreamworks, if you want to rival Disney, get Phil Collins to do your music next time."
+2,"Not exactly, but good anyway.","I'm not a huge fan of Elton John, but I loved this CD! I was hoping for more of the music from the movie itself, especially the Kline/Branagh version of ""It's Tough to Be A God"", but I was very happy with what I got. I do hope that Dreamworks releases another CD, with more of the score and the Kline/Branagh song, but I'm still very happy with this cd."
+1,Not What I Expected!,I was disappointed to discover that this is not really a soundtrack from the movie. The only thing this CD has in common with the movie is the song titles. I would have preferred a combination of Elton John signing some of the tracks and the voice talents from the movie doing some of the others. This CD is more like Road to El Dorado set to elevator music. 2 thumbs down.
+1,Beautiful bag but terrible material!,I absolutely loved the appearance of the bag. The colors are beautiful and the bag has a lot of compartments but it unfortunately has two huge problems:1. the main compartment opens on one side which makes it hard to open and close and calls for tugging at the zipper2. the material along the zipper to the main compartment tears too easilyI have had this diaper bag for no more than a month and the bag is already completely torn at the zipper. The great thing is that JJ Cole has great customer service. But I don't buy items to return them so this is an inconvenience.
+2,Love it,"Oh how I love this book!Vimala Thakar writes beautifully and gives you lots to think about.I bought this book as it was on the suggested reading list by OM Girl (its a blog). Then I went on to buy her other book on Raja Yoga. She is elegant and insightful and I am so glad I found her.I will keep this book forever and one day when I am a more skilled Yoga Teacher, I will use it in my class and read the quotes."
+1,If all you want is yoga positions this video is for you...,"I was disappointed in this video. I was looking forward to doing a routine with my 5+ year old and trying to start her on self-regulatory techniques. The video merely did a well-paced run through of various poses, but gave no structure or routine to follow. Most disappointing."
+1,Disappointing,"I was expecting much more from this video. It did have kids doing poses, but it was hard to find the 13 year-old. Some of the circle games looked like they might be fun. I wanted to show it to my third grade class, but I don't think it would hold their interest. All in all I felt I was watching someone's home video of their family doing yoga."
+1,Do not buy from this publisher,"Do not buy from this publisher. The book looks like it was printed from Google Books on a home printer. It is missing half the book and all the pictures and the pages and paragraphs are not formatted properly. If you own a printer you are better off printing the PDF from Google Books. I am forced to return this book, even though I've been looking forward to reading it for weeks."
+2,Shirley Manson kix,"Here is a simple but fantastic song that is a lyrically blunt statement about the ridiculous drama in so many people's lives, and how one can get caught up in trying to live up to these supposed standards of society. Shirley Manson has said it is a reflection of how she thinks and speaks in real life.Though there seems to be a hint of reverb in both of the live tracks, they are the main reason to own this single. Only Happy When It Rains is such a great song and it rocks even more live. ...On a side note, Shirley sang ""Shut Your Mouth"" much differently on the Garbage/No Doubt fall tour of 2002. Take advantage of any chance you get to hear it."
+1,Disappointing,Brokaw glosses over a very important subject and shows his political colors readily. It is unfortunate that the same subject has not yet been treated by a more serious and professional author.
+2,good retrospection,"Tom Brokaw has wriiten quite a good book using the common men and women as the forces of retrospection. Of course, he only mentions people he knew or came across in the generation, missing out a lot of others.The only comment I would like to make is that Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr should not be included or mentioned. Schlesinger was an historian but to me, he never measured up to the greatness of William Prescott, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Arnold J. Tonybee or Barbara Tuchman. He didn't seem to have fired a single shot or shed a drop of blood during the War. His work at the OSS during the War was quite hazy and murky. I am quite disgusted with his biased and one-sided opinion of the Kennedys"
+1,Unimpressed,"I was excited to finally get my hands on this book to read it and learn more about the generation I know least about. However, I was sorely disappointed. Mr. Brokaw repeatedly tried to point out characteristics of that generation that I clearly did not see and that I have seen many times over in other generations. When he states that the integrity and work ethic of that generation is not seen today, I am offended and appalled. That kind of position is not only wrong but harmful. The parents and youth of today have not had to deal with a draft- to no fault of their own - however they have had many other obstacles to face that did not automatically make them heroes. I was angered and disappointed by this book. It was neither informative nor inspiring."
+1,Disappointing,"I started to read ""The Greatest Generation"" in the hope that it would contribute to World War II history. I really cannot say it did. I also found it to be repetitive. I also challenge the notion of the World War II generation being the ""greatest generation"" because of the patriotism it displayed. We have had individuals display similar patriotism throughout our history, especially since World War II. A recent example is Pat Tillman, the Arizona Cardinal Safety who give up millions to join the Army Rangers and gave his life in Afghanistan. I also find it interesting that Mr Brokaw admires the World War II generation for its patriotism yet objected to his fellow journalists wearing the American flag."
+1,"the ""greatest?"" now wait a second..","Now, I don't want to downplay the importance of WW2 and all the heroes, known and unknown, that contributed to the efforts of that struggle.. But to dub them the absolute ""greatest"" is an insult to both older and younger generations. What about the Revolutionary War or the Civil War, or WWI for that matter? What about the founders of our country who fought so desperately on the American frontier long before any of us were born.. Being 19, i belong to a younger generation, one that doesn't (at present) have any large scale wars to fight, though I'd like to think we can still amount to something and not have to live forever in the shadows of our valiant elders."
+2,This should be required reading of every high school student,This book made me smile and made me cry. I now have a much better appreciation of my parents generation. My generation and the ones following should learn a valuable lesson from these people. We have become a selfish and lazy society and should be ashamed of ourselves. Thank you Tom Brokaw!
+1,Greatest Generation?,"Greater than all the other generations of Americans? What about the generations of men and women who formed this nation, built the states, towns, farms, died on the battlefields of the Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War, and more. In short, what about the very people who made it possible for there to even be an American WWII generation? In my opinion, the WWII generation earns a different title: The Most Arrogant Generation. Remember they also gave us the Cold War, McCarthyism and Segregation. It was also men of the WWII generation who ""led"" the nation into Vietnam. (Some leadership!)Actually, what I think Brokaw meant to say, is that the WWII generation was the last great American generation. What a pessimist! Thank God for young folks!"
+2,Great Book,"This wasn't the fastest ship in the world but it was shipped in great condition (which I am sure is difficult for a paper back) I love the book, I have read it several times before, just wanted to add it to my collection."
+2,"""A great insite into this generation's future!""","The Greatest Generation is a fabulous piece of work which transports the reader back to the 1940s and then goes on to show how it's survivors went on to influence our world. Upon completion of the book I began to think, how will my generation affect the world?"
+1,Tripe to make baby boomers feel good about themselves,"The book itself isn't bad - as bad as I would have expected from a media talking head.The problem is that the whole premise of the book seems to be a way for baby boomers to redeem themselves by attaching themselves to the people who fought World War II. This from a generation that never gave a thought for its own children, that trashed their parents until - surprise, surprise, they realized they're growing old, too. So now, all that is old is wonderful, when 30 years ago, all that is young was wonderful.So, while the baby boomers make themselves feel good, yet again, it'll be up to the generations after them to clean up their messes.More books like this will start pouring out as baby boomers realize their own mortality and start searching for ways to make themselves look better."
+1,Great expectations unfulfilled,"My father served in Europe during WW II. Like many other G. I.'s he returned home with a foreign-born wife. It was very disappointing that there was no mention of soldiers and their war brides in this book. The individual stories are good as far as they go, but Brokaw trivializes them with the same flowery comments repeated again and again. Some celebrity stories such as Art Buchwald's were very entertaining, but other celebrity names were mentioned without an account of the individual's experiences. Would you call that name dropping? I agree with all the other reviewers who liked the stories but found them pooly written."
+1,"Great Generation, Lousy Book","Don't bother reading this book. Brokaw's sham will teach you nothing about the Second World War. Instead, read Studs Terkel's THE GOOD WAR or anything by Paul Fussell. Better yet, go talk to a veteran...We're lucky they're still around."
+2,book review,"I enjoyed this book far more than I expected to. I found myself reading until midnight to finish it. I remember those days and Brokaw captures the period extremely well which I would expect of his writing. The individual excerpts on Bob Dole, George Shultz. etc. was especially interesting."
+1,Repetitive and Boring,"I preface my remarks by saying that as a foreigner and as a citizen of a pathologically 'neutral', state I have no first hand or cultural knowledge of what it must have been like to live through a War as catastrophic as World War II. However, part of my motivation in reading this book was to get a greater sense of the 'home front' aspects of war and since I like Mr. Brokaw's tabloid style of journalism I felt I was on to a winner. Although eminently readable as expected, there was, after Chapter 3 or so, a sameness to each bite-sized vignette that eventually lead me to discard the book in annoyance. I never finished the wretched thing ! In short, repetition is Mr. Brokaw's greatest sin and while he established firmly the decency, ordinariness and patriotism of the Greatest Generation, he did them no great service by effectively imbuing them with an undeserved tag of 'Boring' as well !"
+1,Yuppie View of WWII Americans,"Unfortunately, this book is just a series of repetitive ""snippets"" that really does little to tell the story of this generation. I am about Brokaw's age and my parents and their brothers and sisters numbered 17 in total. I have heard all the stories, and have three uncles buried in Europe. I found Brocaw with little talent (this book could have been done by a mediocre college sophomore) and a love for ""Brocaw"". Never have I seen a ""talking head"" lever his TV exposure to the extent this guy has. He, like a lot of his generation gave little, reaped plenty and are looking for legitimacy via the accomplishments of their parents.Also, please note he put his name on every other page. Really a tacky work. The ""ME"" generation is true to form !!!!"
+2,A Book To Memorialize Every Veterans' Day,An excellent tribute to those whom we owe a debt of gratitude and the many more that are not mentioned due to space constrictions.Read this book and then reread it each Veterans' Day as a reminder of what brave people have done in the past and to appreciate the importance of your own continuing role in our country by maintaining standards of personal integrity.An excellent book by an excellent newsman.
+1,"As the kids in school say today ""Boring.""","The beginning and ending narrative touched my heart being from the great state of South Dakota and having walked many small cemeteries where veterans flags and tombstones mark the sites of our fallen. Other than that the stories were shallow and uninteresting, lacking depth and insight of the effect of the war on these individuals. Let's face it, post war prosperity brought these veterans the success they enjoy today. I don't think it had much to do with their military experiences. Joe Foss was not revered by South Dakotans to any extent and throwing Al Neuharth in was really clutching at straws.Really it was the parents of these WWII veterans that were the sacrificers, the moralists, the conservers, the workers, the survivors that should get the credit."
+2,"Mr.Brokaw found a light switch,and turned it on","My Dad jumped on D Day, 82nd Airborne(Devils in Baggy Pants}was wounded before he landed and spent the next few mos as a POW.As in Mr.Browkaws book these men never really talked about their total experience but I could sense it remained with him the rest of his life.Id like to thank Mr.Browkaw for reminding the rest of us what a true hero really is."
+1,Individually - neat stories. Together - same stories,"My cryptic summary is trying to condense the fact that the individual stories are very interesting, put together they all start to run together into sameness. The indivudal accomplishments throughout the book as well as what this generation accomplished is undeniably fantastic. However, Brokaw's book ramrods this home with such volume that I simply couldn't take it anymore. I wanted to like this book, but I'll take Ambrose's D-Day book anyday."
+2,Such an accurate delight!,Talk about reviewing our roots. I'm the same age as Tom and from S.D. so it was a pleasure to revisit my childhood.
+1,attitude of this book is why I don't get along with my folks,"My generation is more moral, harder working, braver, more disiplined, in every way better than yours, that's what I was told as a child, and this book continues it. They won a war, we stopped an unjust one. They lynched black people, we died with them to help win them the right to vote. Yes winning WWII was great, what have you done for me lately?"
+2,I couldn't put it down!!,"A set of wonderful stories about REAL people that rose to the challange of Nazi Germany and with our allies eventually defeated that threat.I do have one small observation. All my life people of my grandparents generation ""The Greatest Generation"" have been telling that if there was ever another crisis like World War 2 we couldn't handle it. Well we did a preety good job after September 11th didn't we?"
+2,Interesting Reading,"If you are from the baby boomer generation, you can truly understand what made your parents, aunts, and uncles of this generation who they were. Since the events of September 11th and after reading this book, I have a finer appreciation of what heroes are truly made of. I have a better insight into who my parents were and why. I also understand why I am the way I am and what these qualities that were passed down, did for me in my life. It also makes you appreciate the cost of freedom and what the men and women of the military did and continue to do to protect our liberties. Something I think we took for granted before September 11th. Enlightening book."
+2,The Greatest Generation,"On the chapter about Lloyd Kilmer, there is a picture titled ""Liberation Day"". The photo was dated April 29, 1945. I help a gentleman by the name of Roy Sage. He is in this photo. Is there a way to make contact with any of the other soldiers? I believe this would make Mr. Sage very happy.Thanks for a great book, it brings joy to many.Marlese"
+1,Does Tom know how to write?,"My father had this book on his shelf so I picked it up last Christmas break and polished it off in one afternoon, and it is obvious that Tom had very little to do with this book. IF you read the introduction, he essentially thanks everybody who found all the various stories for his book. The book is nothing more than a collection of compiled stories with Tom Brokaw's name on the book jacket. Hey Tom, write your own stories!"
+1,Stopped reading it,"Well, what can be said that hasn't been said in 327 other reviews. In short, I found this book to be too shallow and ""bland."" Just lost my interest. This is the first book I have ever given up on. I feel a great shame in not finishing but I just can't subject myself to it no longer! I thought it would be moving and inspiring, instead it was ""blah."" With regards, Max"
+1,50% of this book is Tom reading from a high school history book,Half of this book is just Tom reading events from a high school history book. I expected the book to contain 90% letters but was disappointed half of the book contained this unwanted history review. It seems Tom is just trying to capitalize on the generation's tragedy. His reading of the factual events adds almost nothing to the understanding of the letters.
+1,Big disappointment,"This book is mainly about Brokaw's love for Republican politicians who served in World War Two, and little else. The average GI doesn't seem to matter here. There are some interesting parts, such as how black veterans were treated, but all in all, this book fails miserably."
+2,A powerful tribute,"I am shocked that anyone could find this book ""tedious and condescending."" I must vehemently disagree with the reviewer who states that The Greatest Generation ""minimizes every other generation of people."" It does no such thing; it is a moving tribute to a generation that deserves such a tribute. If it weren't for the struggles and heroism of that generation, we might not be here today. The reviewer I refer to writes, ""if Mr. Brokaw and others think that my generation hasn't faced death, despair, fear, illness and poverty, he and they are not truly connected to the world in which they live now."" To this reviewer, I must say that the current generations of Baby Boomers and Gen X'ers do NOT face such struggle on the same massive level as those who lived (or died) during the Depression and the World Wars. Today's ""myriad of stresses that cloud everyday life"" cannot be compared to the stresses endured by what Brokaw rightly calls the ""Great Generation."""
+1,What about everyone else?,"Yeah, I'm impressed with everything that those veterans did in the years following the war, but Brokaw seems to focus only (or mostly) on those that became politicians or in government. What about the effects of the war on musicians? or artists? I would have liked to see him expand on his stories more. All in all, I felt obligated to finish the book (my mother raved about it, but then, she is one of ""those generation"") but I wouldn't recommend it or read it again."
+2,"Very interesting, easy to read and great publicity...!","Grateful to read in print actual accounts of Veterans. There should be more personal accounts documented from personal interviews. Young people need to learn of these personal, true experiences. Much to my chagrin was the reference to ""Medal of Honor Winners"".Our family received the Congressional Medal of Honor that my brother 'earned'. He didn't 'win' the Medal. It was not a game that he competed in. My brother, Cpl Horace Marvin ""Bud"" Thorne, Serial#32012364,9th Armored CCB, 89th Cav. Recon, Troop ""D"", killed in The Battle of The Bulge in Belgium on December 21, 1944 was 'awarded' The Medal of Honor posthumously. We are very proud and my sister and I crusade for elimination of the word 'winner' and encourage everyone to refer to 'Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients'."
+1,Wolrd War II Cheapened,"We all know Tom Brokaw to be a second-rate, fear-peddling, shallow and unoriginal broadcaster. With this book, Brokaw manages to transplant all of these attributes to writing. As if poor and occasionally self-conciously florid writing did not make this book poor enough, Brokaw, as any mass-media ninny would do, focuses on truly trivial aspects of World War II, e.g., the experiences of ""victims"" -- women, etc. In the process, he completely eschews any meaningful tribute to what WWII was fought for, what any serious treatment of the subject would not leave out. The result is a thoroughly banal presentation of the most heroic and momentous event of the twentieth century. But, this is what I should have expected from a television newscaster. Churchill's ""The Second World War"" is still (by far) the best history of WWII, personal or otherwise. Is it any coincidence that WWII's greatest hero was also its greatest historian?"
+1,"Not the ""greatest"" in my book.","Sure, this generation won a war, but what was the alternative?In my opinion, all this generation did was run up the world's greatest debt...then leave it to their kids to pay the tab.When they didn't have a war to send their children to, they created one in Vietnam. After killing over 50,000 of us, they decided maybe it wasn't such a good idea afterall.When they decided they didn't want to pay for their own medical bills, they created Medicare. And guess who pays? They underfunded their retirement. And guess who pays? They built a highway system. And guess who pays? They poluted the environment like never before. Guess who pays to clean it up the mess.I do agree with Brokaw on one point, this is one generation that was the greatest at one thing...avoiding responsibility."
+2,The Greatest Generation,"Is interesting, but quite repetitive. The Greatest Generation holds your interest though. I think the book is a bit long."
+2,A real treasure,"My husband loves watching documentaries, but cannot sit down and read a book. Until this one! He read everyday, until he finished it, and has started reading it again, 2 months later. His dad was an Army veteran, but he would never talk about it."
+2,"An easy, fair & refreshing read!","The Greatest Generation is an easy read yet it's also even handed and fair. I agree with Brokaw's point that those who went to war (pacific or europe) are the generation that built America and modernized it. The generation which offered its unconditional love and service to the United States and ran to her aid when she needed them. This generation (now in their late 70s or 80s) came home from the front lines and contributed to the re-construction of a country that suffered from the New Deal, Great Depression and other problems of the 1930s. This book attests to the greatness of that generation and should be on every young man's reading list."
+1,A Story Already Told,"I had heard good things about this book, but was disappointed. This story had already been told in this format, and been told better, by Studs Terkel in his book The Good War. Terkel interviewed more persons, let them tell their own story, and interviewed persons who had been successful as well as those that had not. Brokaw focuses only on those that had gone on to become successful, while Terkel includes those from all walks of life. If you are interested in reading a history in this format, I would recommend The Good War over The Greatest Generation."
+1,Disappointing and shallow account of the ordinary heros WWII,"I was quite let down by the lack of real substance and information in the accounts. It is a great subject but the shallow treatment did not hold my interest. Ambrose's Citizen Soldiers is much, much better."
+1,"I agree with the title, but..........","I simply cannot understand why everyone is gushing praise on such a poorly written piece of patriotic blather. Is it that you can readily identify with the author when you plop down on the couch to watch the Nightly News? The rambling, disconnected content of this book left me wanting a refund. I am a proud American, and one who has studied this period of time quite extensively, and this definitely WAS the Greatest Generation indeed! This book, I fear, is going to lead to a host of copycat writings by those who will use their celebrity exposure to command a princely sum for a cliche-ridden hack job of a novel. Enough already!"
+1,Greatest? Who says so?,"Ugh, probably every generation thought it was the greatest. While this book is highly popular because it caters to the current generation, it is hardly objective or researched in comparing it to other generations. What is the measure of greatenss? If it is number of lives given for one's country, then surely the Civil War generation gave much more and at a greatest cost to family. If it is technology, then surely it is the current generation. Brokaw never mentions that this same generation produced the nazis and the repressive values that decimated American families once the war was over. I think the book needs to be toned down and put in its proper perspective."
+1,"Should have been a short story, too repetive","The story was good for the first three chapters, then it was the same story over and over with new names. Highly overrated."
+1,"More like ""Irresponsible generation""","Yes, yes, they served, they were heroes, of course...they have done more than I could ever do.Somehow they forgot to instill in their children the same values.This is why we have a greedy, immoral, non-compassionate culture now.You don't get to claim ""Greatest"" without passing on something.They passed on the irresponsible yuppie elite, the short-sighted corporate executives, the Hollywood suits giving us crappy movie after crappy movie.These are the offspring of this so-called ""Greatest Generation.""To earn that title you have to ensure that the future will be better than what you had...but they didn't, they bred a horribly self-entitled litter of jerks.Tom, you are a great newsman, but you took the wrong side on this one...they may have been great people, but they were horrible parents who instilled terrible values in their kids."
+1,1 star is too many for this book,"This is an insipid, uninspired, pointless, maudlin, unprovocative, boring, and poorly written travesty that never would have been published if the author hadn't been famous. Save your money. (It might be useful for insomniacs, I must admit.)"
+1,the greatest consumers,"Should we be surprised that the generation Mr. Brokaw chose to characterize as the ""greatest"" happens to be the demographic most likely to by a book written by Mr. Brokaw?"
+1,Honor the WWII Generation --- by reading something else,"I've read this book and the first sequel, and was extremely disappointed with both. Brokaw is a poor writer, and a lousy editor. Although there are undoubtedly great stories to be told here, Brokaw manages to reduce the life stories of the greatest generation to tedium. It just isn't worth wading through the muck for the occasional nugget of good story.As a gift for someone of the WWII generation, this book might make sense. Otherwise, a person's time would be better spent by reading a WWII book from someone else. Or perhaps by watching ""Saving Private Ryan"" again.Skip this loser, and the loser sequel. There are better choices out there."
+1,A Generation of Whiners,"Sorry to say it, but this was (and is) a generation of brave individuals who now grumble relentlessly about how ""kids today never had to work for anything, everything was just handed to them."" Right -- and they had to walk 50 miles to school everyday through the snow. Listen: I'm a Boomer. My parents had nothing -- nothing! Everything I have, I've worked damned hard for! And I had the common sense to stand up and speak out against Vietnam. Ask the Greatest Generation how they spoke out against McCarthyism, racism, intolerance, bigotry and the like. This is a revisionist view of history -- the winners pounding themselves on their backs, and looking down on everyone else. Tom Brokaw should be ashamed of his lack of journalistic objectivity."
+1,"Terribly, terribly disappointing",Brokaw has managed to take wonderful raw material and produce a book that would not challenge a junior high school student. The book is shallow and banal. I am sorry I wasted my money on it and even sorrier that he will receive it. Surely a man who makes his living with words can do better than this.
+1,"Preachy, dumbed-down stories with no spirit or innovation","I really looked forward to this book, based on my respect for Tom Brokaw and what I had heard. Unfortunately, he makes his point with a sledgehammer, telling sapppy stories with the same theme over and over, spoon feeding you the point, in case you somehow missed it. Grandma and Grandpa were great, generous, self-sacrificing gods and goddesses, and here are a thousand treacly repetitive stories why. This book condescends to the reader, unfortunately, probably with all good intentions but annoying results. I wasn't able to finish this book, and that's rare for me."
+1,Run - don't walk - away from your favourite bookstore ...,"This was not the greatest generation. This was the last bigoted generation. Bigotry today exists in smaller and smaller pockets, hangovers from the generation Brokaw prostrates himself to. My older friend tells me that she likes working with younger men than her own generation because she gets treated like an equal instead of a subordinate. Says it all really - the greatest generation doesn't even like itself. Is Tom Brokaw out to make a buck with the old `it were better in my time' malarkey, or is he stupid? Given that he is already very wealthy, and has never before struck me as an idiot, I'm going for the only other option - he wanted more limelight. By the way, the book was repetitive. If they were that great, why weren't there more examples to call on than the same schmaltz delivered time and again."
+1,How can I write a book ? I to can ask my neighbors!,It is not worth buying ! If this a must read for you go to our public library. You just might thank me!
+1,"Great at War, What About at Home?","Coming on the heels of the terrific movie ""Saving Private Ryan,"" Brokaw's book is sadly repetitive. One would think that World War II was the greatest thing Humanity was capable of. There were alot of interesting anecdotes, but not much of a point; what did the ""greatest generation"" go on to produce? Smug baby boomers. Unfortunately, that's there legacy."
+1,Interesting stories - dry writing,"You would have to be dead to not be touched by the stories in the book, but I found Mr. Brokaw's writing style a bit dry. The writing ended up sucking the life out of the stories."
+2,A Greatly Overdue Tribute,"This is the book about the generation that went through the great depression and WWII, which for most of us is our parents and grandparents. This generation has gone too long underappreciated as useless old farts by the Boomers, Xers and the latest generation. We forget that they built modern America thorugh their sacrifices and just plain old determination. While one might quibble with Brokaw's claim of this generation being the greatest (how about the revolutionary war and civil war gens), they are unquestionably the greatest alive today. Brokaw chronicles in easy-to-read vivid vignettes the lives of an assortment of WWII vets from all walks of life. While one might yearn for a bit more detail on the transition from wartime sacrifice to peacetime production, its still a must read for putting the accomplishments of this great generation into perspective."
+1,Teleprompter journalism,"The storys of triumph and achievement are incredible and we owe a debt of honor to those who lived them and lived in the day. However the writing reminds me of a series of news segments on the nightly news. I found the book hard to read and bought the audio version and that too was unfinishable. I get a certain arrogance from Brokaw that I personally find hard to stomach. Just my opinion, I could be my revulsion of the product they put on the airwaves nightly and call the news."
+1,Don't bother.,"This book is appallingly written, brazenly self-promoting and transparently biased to the left. It is full of cloying rhetorical questions (""They never shared their lunch with a starving Japanese child,"" supposedly characterizing younger Congressional Republicans -- how would Brokaw know who they'd shared lunch with, anyway?) and laughable self-contradictions (in a book that purportedly applauds the old-fashioned values, he criticizes Dole for being out of touch with the younger generation's self-absorption in his presidential campaign). Whenever he can work it in, he slings it to the Republicans, those meanies who care about no one but themselves. Critical thinkers will find this book superficial and opportunistic."
+1,BROKAW DROPS A BOMB,"Colorless, poorly written collection of interviews with WWII vets held together by shaky thesis.The title refers of course to the Americans who fought WWII and prospered in post-war America. While taking nothing away from accomplishments, why are they the ""greatest generation?"" No generation of Americans has ever failed to answer the call to arms and perform in less than spectacular fashion. Are the Americans who fought the Germans and Japanese somehow superior to those who fought in WWI or Vietnam, or the Civil War? Did it take more courage to parachute into France than Vietnam?Let's not forget that the WWII generation also returned home at a time of unprecedented growth and oppurtunity. Not so for vets of other wars, especially vets of WWI and Vietnam.I suggest that anyone interested in books of this type try ""Citizen Soldiers,"" or ""D-day,"" by Stephen Ambrose, or any one of the scores of far superior books offering accounts of WWII vets."
+1,Lacks style.,"While I know Brokaw is a newsman and journalist, too much of his linear style effects what are otherwise compelling stories of those who lived and fought for this country."
+1,Repetitive,"I couldn't even finish this book which says a lot because I hate not finishing what I've started. It's way to repetitive and one dimensional. The only part I really enjoyed of the book were the love stories. The rest were just the same thing over and over...guy joins the army, comes home and becomes a lawyer, politician, something of that sort. I have the utmost respect for that generation, but this book was lacking feeling..."
+2,Inspiring. The book was a wake up call for me.,"It may sound corny to some but the people described in this book represented the values of the majority in their time. It's only because of them and hundreds of thousands like them in the U.S and other countries, that Americans enjoy the riches and freedoms that we take for granted today. The book could have been large enough to fill up a good size library. However, Tom Brokaw did an excellent job of choosing a good cross-section of the country. I was impressed with his own insights to that time and got the feeling that his words were from the heart. As the son of a waist gunner on B-17's and POW who never spoke of the War until his last few years, I whole heartedly agree with the title of this book."
+1,utterly underwhelming,"This book has received a lot of attention and is selling well---but that's a testament to the power of the marketing machine that's been fired up behind it, not to the book itself. Search back articles from the Wall Street Journal if you want to read about how the marketing was done. You'll learn very little from reading the book itself, though."
+1,A very simplistic telling of a few stories from WW2.,"This book is written in the same manner as the news is read on television, in little sound bites. There is not much ""meat"" in the brief stories included. Brokaw chose to include political correctness which made me wonder why he called it ""The Greatest Generation"". He manages to tarnish that generation by judging historical events using today's values. Overall I thought the book rather boring."
+2,FANTASTIC!,"As a baby boomer of WWII, I enjoyed ""The Greatest Generation"" very much. I even shared the book w/several Vets of WWII (men & women), which they enjoyed it also. I would have shared it w/my father if he were alive today. I didn't realize the descrimination that went on; but I'm glad they 'stuck it out'."
+2,Very Moving Reading...,"...especially if you know someone who was in WWII. I bought a copy for my father - a retired AF Colonel, who was in WWII. We had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tom Brokaw at the VFW in South Dakota in Nov. 1998 as he toured the country looking for vets whose stories he could share on his television special in Jan. 1999. If you could have seen the look in my father's eyes as he relived some of his best and worst memories. If only I could have had an autographed copy of the book. I will settle for a picture of my father and me as we talked with Tom about his days growing up in So Dakota and his love for the brave soldiers that worked so hard to maintain the freedoms for all of us. God Bless you all.....all of you who have ever been to battle. Only you can know it's horror. Our thanks is all we have to offer."
+1,DISAPPOINTED,I had high hopes for this very worthwhile topic. Reads like Mr. Brokaw is presenting a report on the late news. I expected a more developed presentation.
+1,Disappointed!,"Americans reviewed EXTREMELY worthy--Just that there was no depth--more like a sound byte. And most of the stories came from American soldiers from the Midwest who were fighting in Europe. Hey,there were southerners, and there also was a PACIFIC War. Tom whom I adore and admire can do better than this!!"
+1,Worth Reading - Barely,I am a veteran of WWII and was very disappointed in this book. It is totally devoid of emotion. Brokaw generates no real sympathy for his characters and the result is much like reading a dull history book filled with statistics. With the subject matter available he should have been able to bring many tears to the eyes of the reader. I suggest Brokaw read Flags of Our Fathers to discover what real writing is all about.
+2,A good primer for the generations who followed,"The Greatest Generation doesn't recreate the overwhelming experience of WWII as well as War of the Rats or The Triumph & the Glory, or other recent best-selling novels set during WWII, but it is pretty good at what it does--which is recounting in a straight forward fashion some of what that generation endured to win a war that had to be won."
+1,Good intentions but dragged down by Brokaw's opinions,"""The Greatest Generation"" has an admirable goal, but falls short due to the author's heavy-handed attempts to hammer his point in.Tom Brokaw correctly recognizes the World War II era generation as one deserving of our gratitude and praise, and his approach to this subject is commendable. Brokaw provides portraits of the war's various participants ranging from minorities, women factory workers, the famous and the ordinary. However, Brokaw just can't let his subjects speak for themselves. He interrupts each narrative to make sure the reader understands why this is the greatest generation. If you are interested in a narrative history of World War II with no opinions clumsily inserted, I highly recommend Studs Terkel's ""The Good War."" Terkel demonstrates the incredible sacrifice and dedication of the WWII generation by picking a gamut of participants and lets their stories convince us that this was indeed a generation of heroes."
+1,The most overrated and undereditied book I've ever read.,"Redunencies throughout, scant attention to fact, e.g., no mention that WAAC (Women's Auxilliary Army Corps) preceded WAC; no mention of Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby, the first commander. And was the woman mentioned Wonda or Wanda? I left my copy elsewhere, hence I can't pinpoint chapter."
+1,Is this man running for office?,"Rarely have I been so put-off by a book. I take nothing away from the experience and hardhships of the generation of Americans who suffered the depression and WWII. That surely is a 5-Star story and my parents lived it. But this book is not that story. Instead I find cliche's and stereotypes. For sure, the last 50 years of American history has been one of accomplishment and success. But it is easy to forget that this was largely because the rest of the industrial world was in rubble after the War, and America had a special opportunity to excel and grow. - - I feel alarm bells when any group of people are described as special or superior. This type of thinking has resulted in too much suffering in our world. I suspect the reality is that Brokaw is laying the groundwork for a political career. Is 'The Greatest Generation' the modern 'Profiles in Courage?.'"
+1,The most violent generation,"Here is a book that was hailed as a best seller before it was even released. One that was fed to the public by one of America's leading talking heads, Tom Brokaw. My grandfather was at Normandy and later helped liberate several concentration camps throughout Germany. What these experiences cost him, was ultimately his life. He rarely smiled after witnessing the horrific brutality, and inhumanity that was set loose on the world in WWII and after. This book is an attempt to rewrite, an already severely inaccurate history of this period of time. Brokaw tries to take the attention from the mass slaughter that was perpetrated by BOTH sides, and instead focus on the heartwarming yet tragic human interest stories so common to todays evening news. Living through the ""greatest generation"", killed my grandfather's spirit, along with millions of others like him, who instead saw in it a living hell, and a disgrace to humanity."
+1,Am I missing something?,What is so special about this book? I am a baby boomer that has always respected the sacrifices that the WWII generation had to endure both oversees and at home. Do I need Tom Brokaw to reinforce this? Please! I stopped about half way through; to me it was 200 pages of senior citizen complaints about the younger generations.
+1,I was hesitant to read it because I think he's pompous fluff,and now that I've read it I still think so. He's preachy and full of himself. Stick with Ambrose for the real thing.
+2,Good Book,"I purchased this CD for a college assignment on the war generation. I picked a perfect book. Tom Brokaw truly captures an entire generation with detailed accounts of their heroic challenges they faced. I believe that the only downfall to this book is Tom Brokaw's voice. As nice as it sound on TV doing the news, it seems to be a bit monotone. It started to drive me nuts several times while listening. I guess that's why I chose to purchase the book on CD so I could just stop it at any time and then pick it back up an hour or two later. Overall, it is well worth the money."
+1,"Interesting content, poor writting and editing",The stories of the people depicted in the book are interesting. Ranging from really interesting to somewhat interesting. These were people that made a difference and deserve our respect. However the book is poorly put together. It seems as if I am watching a TV show on paper. A poor end result. Would not recommend.
+1,"Self promoting and falsely exaggerated American ""morals""","Tom Brokaw knows better than his ""admiring"" comments about U.S veterans. he is giving too much credit to American WWII veterans. Other than raising his ""good old american image"", I see no point in praising a nation that only profitted from WWII. Brokaw should spend his time on other journalistic adventures, and stop being a hedonist."
+1,"Stick to the news, Tom.........","It amazes me that this book remained atop the best seller list for so long. There was absolutely nothing in this book which has not been covered, in a far more descriptive style, by a host of authors. This book did not have another authors help, and by god it needed it!"
+1,The Greatest Generation,"Although the subject matter is excellent, as are the stories, the editing is very poor. Editing in such a way as the tape ends in the middle of a story is uncalled for in this day and age.Brokaw needs to understand words beginning with an x are sounded as if starting with a z. Thus, Xavier University is pronounced as ""Zavier"" and not ""Exavier."" For a professional, this is simply unacceptable."
+1,His bias review of WWII,"I cannot say that I have ever exprenced war. Yet what we as a younger generation have faced is very clearly a far cry from peace. This terrorisom against us as a country makes us just as good as those that contributed to the war efforts of WWII. I am taken aback as Brokaw decided that in his godly manor that his father, and his fathers friends were the numro uno. Every generation has its fair share of heros it is horrible to pinpoint one generation to this and cover up what really needed to be said, that we lost thousands of men and women to a cause that needed to be fought. But recent events change the outlook of WWII, September 11 has shown the world that we as a country not a generation are the greatest, WE as a country not singled out retired folks who did do a great job, but in the book it failed to show the real deal it glossed over too much."
+1,Copy was highlighted,The copy recieved was not as described. I was expecting a clean used copy and I recieved a copy that was used as a text book and had yellow & green highlighter and hand written notes in the margins. I could not give it as a gift.
+1,Presumably not the Greatest Generation of Parents,It's very ironic that the supposed greatest generation were not able to instill their sterling qualities in their own children - the much maligned baby boomers. This failure seems to expose a serious deficiency of parenting and mentoring skills.
+2,"Reference to sold ""Merchant Marine""is not a person's title",Great book but take great exception to story of person leaving the easy high paying merchant service job to become a para trooper--Nothing against paratroopers but Tom apparently did not read the casualty lists on merchant mariners especially during the first couple years of the war Sailing at time was like commiting suicide
+2,Great idea- may want to stay more on the subject people,"The author may want to stay more on the subject of the people you are talking about to make it easier to understand, especially if the readers are not from that generation, as I am only 16. Great idea though! Each generation who had to fight in a war should be remembered!!! Telling each person's story made it much more interesting! I liked that I could skip around without much of a problem."
+1,A talking head doesn't equal a writing head.,"Big disappointment. I saw Brokaw on the talk shows and had high hopes for The Greatest Generation. But the author's dry, uninspired writing style made reading more chore than pleasure. I soon found myself skimming. I can recall only a few of the chapters. As a more readable subsitute, I recommend the similar book by Studs Turkel called, I think, The Good War. It was told in the words of the subjects themselves."
+1,The Greatest Generation did not get the Greatest Author,"The Greatest Generation they might well have been. The stories are compelling and diverse, However, Mr Brokaw's writing style is an abomination, His prose is dry. He does not trust the reader to be able to draw the significance or irony of the events descibed, rather he is compelled to tell the reader: ""This is significant. This is ironic."" He holds the readers hand rather than setting them free to think about the lives and to appreciate their beauty. I think only bright pink highlighting of the sentences would have been more annoying. All and all, a great topic, great lives but an overbearing and boring presentation. Apparently, Mr. Brokaw is not content to be a reporter but feels it is necessary to be remedial reading instructor as well"
+1,Brokaw is better on television.,"The Greatest Generation is pretty good, considering. I mean what can one really expect by way of literature from over paid, telegenic, media stars? I enjoyed the references to Howard Stern. Too bad Brokaw didn't give Stern his own chapter. The book reminded me of Getting To Howard: The Odyssey of an Obsessed Howard Stern Fan. Now that's a great book. Sort of like Tolstoy meets Dr. Seuss."
+1,A fair picture of the depression/WWII generation,"Tom Brokaw's book is an evaluation of those he interviewed, much like the news he reports each night - detailed and personal. For those Marines who want a look at the same information, but just about the enlisted man of the Corps during that period, a comparable book is ""Gyrene"" written by Wilbur Jones, and published by White Mane Press."
+1,the writing of an amateur. Poor copy of Stephen Ambrose sty,"One short story follows another. The names change , the style (or lack of it), message and conclusions are all about the same. I cannot imagine how the author selected the subjects. A poor attempt to imitate the style and brilliance of Stephen Ambrose."
+1,Good idea - poor execution - shallow and simplistic.,"I listened to Imus for two weeks, and had to have this book. The I-Man should stick to politics and sports; book reviews are not his strength. I really liked the concept, and couldn't wait to read the book, particularly after having seen recent video interviews of WW II veterans, and Saving Private Ryan. About 25% into it, I had to take a break. There is nothing exciting or revealing here - just the very basic facts, folks - and that doesn't make for five stars. It really is too bad, because the premise was good, that is, telling the stories of the greatest generation. But it's all surface; there's no depth, and, therefore, no interest in the people whose stories are being told. Sorry Tom."
+2,Enduring saga....,"So I purchased this book for my about to be 80-year old father, who did his tour of duty in Normandy, and elsewhere. It's this veteran's opinion that will count -- but I kept wishing that the book had been written and had the voice of Walter Cronkite whose chronicles of WWII were an indelible memory and part of my childhood. I bet even Tom Brokaw would nod ""yes"" in agreement to that...."
+2,This book was thought-provoking and informative.,"I read this book and finally began to understand all the things that my dad would never talk about concerning the war. The stories are well written and thought provoking. The very fact that these people came home and did their best to be good citizens and make good lives without complaining speaks volumes about that generation. Now we saw soldiers crying about having to leave their families during Desert Storm. Do we think it was any easier for the generation during WWII? This book shows us how ""me centered"" we are. Another thing, now soldiers came back from the Viet Nam or Desert Storm wars and blame everything on their military experience. The WWII generation sucked it up and went on with their lives. They got over it. Makes me sort of ashamed of the way my generation deals with life experiences."
+1,Reads like a 10 hour Nightly Newscast,"Tom Brokaw (and a squadron of 'helpers') produced a bombastic, windy book that is a disservice to the superb stories that he is trying to tell.The book is at its best when Brokaw lets the individuals tell their own stories, with a minimum of his commentary intruding. The peoples' stories are poignant, vivid, and worth reading.The problem is, you have to wade through Brokaw's creaking prose to get to the good stuff. Hackneyed phrases loaded with superfluous adjectives may sound OK when read in Tom's distinctive voice - but they do not read well.So - kudos to Tom on getting people to tell the stories. Rotten job of trying to package them."
+1,"Trite; just capitalizing on ""Saving Private Ryan""","For gripping stories of WWII, read ""D-Day,"" by Stephen Ambrose. These ""up close and personal"" stories grew monotonous. Most significantly, Brokaw gave short shrift to the sins of this ""greatest"" of generations. While I appreciated the discussion of our nation's treatment of Japanese-Americans during the war, full treatment of this generation's rampant racism, sexism and post-WWII national arrogance was missing."
+1,A worthwhile topic but lacking focus and proportion.,"Brokaw's thesis is that a generation tested by (a) the Depression, and (b) WWII, rose to the challenge and deserves our respect and admiration. This may be true, but Brokaw does not prove it. His book lacks the kind of rich specificity which would be convincing. For the various people he interviews, he gives us very little on how they survived the Depression. And as the book advances, we get less and less of the particulars of how the subjects experienced the war. The problem may be that there are too many subjects, or interviewees, to be handled with the thoroughness or depth that is finally convincing. At the end, we are left only with the warm feeling that they have survived, and we can all be grateful for that, but not with a sense that we have come finally to know them, especially in their past, and how that past has shaped them, which is, after all, the point of the book."
+1,More Sound Than Substance,"I picked up this book intending to like it. ""Saving Private Ryen"" had predisposed me to a certain nostalga for the WWII generation, as had Dole's 1996 candidacy. Disappointment followed. The title, on reflection, is hyperbolic: was this really the greatest generation in all history, or even American history? Greater than the Civil War or Founding Fathers' generations? The stories are well-written, and interesting. The whole is not as great as the sum of the parts, however. I came away with the impression that this was another 'last good war' book, and thus it covering old ground. -Lloyd A. Conway"
+1,"I only read half the book, more than I wanted to.","I found the experiences of these people somewhat interesting but not enough to feel that it is a best seller. I was born in Britain and was there until my early twenties, and after reading the short stories of those people I felt as though my story could have been included but never ever thought that it was that interesting for it to be published. I lived through the ""Blitz"" and had acquaintances killed and bombed out of their homes. When I spoke of these experiences with my five children as they grew up, I could tell by their reactions that it was not one to dwell on. The book I found to be not that interesting. There are probably Tens of Thousands of stories like these, maybe more interesting than in the Greatest Generation."
+1,America's disturbing ignorance,"I am quite disturbed by the absolute ignorance of the american reviewers of this book. They honestly believe America was solely responsible for the allies winning of the war. This book is extremely complacent, and with its remarkable bias, does not qualify as history. As the last reviewer said, American's obviously think they are better than everybody else. That was the reason why Germany started the war in the first place."
+1,Greatest Generalization,"Brokaw delves into the world of what he calls the ""Greatest Generation"", whom were a group of people that watched Hitler's reign of terror on the world, until the United States was Forced into war. Brokaw's so called ""greatest generation"" ARE STILL racist, uncultured and ignorant to world issues. I'd rather read the back of a shampoo bottle than this lie. If you want to know about great generations, skip Brokaw's maligned view and head straight for ""on the road"" or ""electric cool aid acid test""."
+1,"An Insult to All, Including Brokaw's Generation","Thank You Brokaw's generation for winning the war that should have been won (though without the A-bomb), and then sending us into Korea, and Vietnam, and Iraq, and Iraq again (and still) and Afghanistan (not a war of necessity, please read more than the mainstream media) just to name a few. You insult us all, even you own generation."
+1,RACIST BOOK!,"MR. BROKAW REPRESENTS AN ELIST POINT OF VIEW, PORTRAYING THE FACT THAT CHICANOS PLAYED ALMOST NO ROLE IN THIS GENERATION. THAT CHICANOS DID NOT DIE IN GREAT NUMBERS DURING WORLD WAR II AND EARNED THE MOST CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONORS, THAT CHICANOS LEADETRS LIKE CEASAR CHAVEZ PLAYED NO ROLE IN LABOR RELATIONS OR THE GREAT UPRAISING OF CHICANO CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND THE ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATION PLAYED NO PART IN THE HISTORY OF THE SOUTHWEST OR THAT CIVIL RIGHT VIOLATION LIKE THE ZOOT SUIT RIOTS OR SLEEPY LAGON CASE WAS INSIGNIFICANT."
+1,A poor tribute.,"I had hoped for a well-written and well-researched book about my parents' generation, and was disappointed that this book is neither. It appears to have been written by committee, as if a classroom of young journalism students (hmmm) were asked to write a 3-5 page essay about their parents' or grandparents' trials and tribulations in the Great Depression or in WWII. Were these stories then roughly stitched together by someones staff (hmmm) and sent on to a willing publisher who felt the name & face recognition of a network anchorman would sell almost anything (hmmm)......, voila, you would have a book! But it wouldn't be a very good book."
+1,"Good idea, poor execution",Tom Brokaw is not a gifted writer. He wrote this book in the same dry and simple style as he uses with his TV audience. The book is completely stripped of romance and soul for the sake of the lowest common denominator. I have met many WW2 veterans who tell stories woven with romance and heartbreak that bring tears to your eyes. This is not represented in any of the 4 page biographies of these common place heroes. Pure non-fiction at its most uninspiring.
+1,Brokaw's not so in-depth look at WWII generation,"Being a WWII buff, when I heard about this book I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. However, shortly after reading the first few stories, I was deeply disappointed. I have utterly lost all respect for Mr. Brocaw's journalistic ability. The book is simplistic (written at about an 8th grade level), repetitive and boring. It feels more like an article from People Magazine than any sort of historical record or work of literature. Devoid of facts and details, it contains very little of anything else.The generation he is writing about deserves a better tribute than this. I suppose it is to be expected that a member of the info-tainment industry would write something with such little substance. I used to be a loyal viewer of NBC News, I think I'll switch that loyalty to Jim Lehrer and PBS."
+1,Sound bite literature,"This book has about as much depth as a 30 second news story on the six o'clock news with even less fact. Obviously written to sell, not to illuminate the people it pretends to reveal. Come on, is this all that can be said about ""The Greatest Generation""? Any PBS program dealing with WWII is infinitely superior and informative."
+2,How Times Have Changed,"Although some of the chapters were redundant, The Greatest Generation is a great lesson in history and should be required reading in every high school and college throughout this nation. Then maybe...just maybe we Baby-boomers, and Generation X'ers and Angsters and Ganstas and the self-righteous, and selfish, and self-indulgent, and self-pitying might return to a value system based on responsibility, work, selflessness, fairness, commitment, honesty, and loyalty."
+1,Should have left the politics out.,"The day I bought this book I couldn't wait to start reading it. But I soon realized it was just another Politically correct book from one of TV's talking heads. Almost every life story in the book was about how they made it through the war and into the Democratic party to make the world a better place, with a few token stories about some other people who happened to be republicans and thus thier stories were glossed over. My question is, What does politics have to do with these storise? A disappointing book over all."
+1,Our parents are special...duh,"While most people described in this book are certainly interesting, many are regular people (like me) with fine achievements but with no particular attractiveness to warrant inclusion in a ""greatest"" list. I keep waiting to see what many of these ""greatest"" people did,,,and wonder why my parents, of the same generation and with a better story (at least in my opinion), weren't included! Short, basic bios. Its a fair night stand book...for those who fall asleep easily."
+1,You missed the point Tom,"This book does an admirable job of describing the great accomplishments of the WW2 generation. Many people with little preparation became heroes or millionaires. But to call them the 'Greatest Generation' totally misses the point on what it takes to make one great. It isn't just great accomplishments, it's having great values - and passing these on to your children so that when you're gone the world is a better place. Look at the children neglected while their mothers work. Look at the skyrocketing national debt. Look at the social security debacle. The 'Greatest Generation' passed all these on to us to solve.Look around Tom... they were a major failure."
+1,Don't bother,"Sentimental, shallow book about WWII vets. I agree with his assessment of the generation, however. Read Stephen Ambrose if you want good WWII books. This book is only selling because the author is a celebrity. Duh."
+1,The Greatest Generation Deserved Better,Shame on Tom Brokaw for giving an epic title to a book that is clumsily written and tedious to read. I am totally underwhelmed by the lack of substance in this book.
+2,Now you can FEEL the Time,"This book was nothing what I expected. I can now understand where some of the great people of today came from. Tom writes as if he were in awe of these people. I know I was after I read the book. This book covers the time before and during WWII. You can see the people he writes about selling newspapers, building planes, women flying the planes. This is a really feel good book. You will come away feeling great about your relatives who lived during this time. This book answered many ""Why"" questions. If you have been lucky enough to live in a close family, this will give you the reason so many familys are close, and what true family values are all about. You have heard many politicians speak of this, but this book has the answer. I didn't put it down until it was finished. I don't like Tom, but I respect his writing ability and the way he presented this book."
+2,Outstanding book,"This is an outstanding book, documenting the quickly-decreasing generation of those who lived through WWII."
+1,Reads like a high school English project,"""The Greatest Generation"" reminds me of biographies printed for class reunions or interviews published in a small town newspaper. In ""The Greatest Generation"" Tom Brokaw profiles dozens of people who served their country during World War II.Most of the profiles follow the template of: X did this during the war, X had this memory of the war, X married Y and they had these children, the war changed X in this manner, this is how X's family think the war influenced X, this is why X's friend or co-worker thinks X is a great person, and this is what X thinks of the generations to follow.Using this formula made it easy for Brokaw to do three to ten page bios on the people he met. The profiles all seem generic after awhile. The book packs very little emotional impact perhaps because it is written in an overly sentimental manner. There are very few interesting stories or anecdotes for a book that goes over 400 pages.I expected something better from Tom Brokaw."
+2,A poignant and moving example of what we have lost,"This incredible book made me take a good long look at myself and my generation, known as Generation X. Tom Brokaw's re-introduction of the aptly named ""Greatest Generation"" to us young people was long overdue. If only the teenagers today could understand what our Grandparents did for all of us. As I have just really found out. I read this book voraciously, and found myself in tears, but could never put it down. As a matter of fact, I felt that twinge of sadness as I found myself at the last page. I am purchasing three more copies to send to my younger cousins. I hope they get as much from it as I did. An incredible book, which will send me into the new millenium with a greater understanding of how America has changed in a mere 60 years."
+2,The Greatest Generation is just fine!,"Tom Brokaw tells the stories of the men & women, the heroes & heroines who came of age during the Great Depression & the Second World War, & who went on to build modern America. This is an absorbing read about our parents & grandparents. Tom Brokaw writes as he speaks, with fluent, descriptive insights. Cogent details set the scenes of the stories of this generation who, three score years ago, readily gave up their futures to either go to war or do the support work for the war effort. Here are the youngsters borne from the ashes of the War To End All Wars; gaining in years even as their nation & those around the world first soared in the post-war hysteria only to plummet later into the Great Depression. Tom Brokaw & his crew have done a superb job!"
+1,A long thank you,"This book is in a real sense a long and general thank you letter to a generation. While the flavor of appreciation comes across as very real in this book I was hoping for a more acedemic and researched direction. I was dissapointed. The generation of the 40's deserves this book for the gratitude that it heaps on them, though I don't agree they are quite the saints as they are protrayed. Not much substance...Please some historian/writer follow the idea and write a proper book!"
+1,"Shut up, Brokaw.","Evidently, the good news anchorman has been watching a little too much Saving Private Ryan lately. Naturally, the book gloats with little restraint over this generation's stance against fascism, neglecting its evident shortcomings as a nation half-governed by Jim Crow laws, or the social preception of the proper role of women as being confined to the household. Simply utilizing the fact that this generation took such actions that would easily have been undertaken by any sane people under these circumstances as an excuse to decry other generations as less worthy is grossly unfair. Yet, given Tom's journalistic background, his embellishments is hardly surprising. If anything, this book is testimony that history can only be properly evaluated by historians, not the news media."
+2,Recognition at last!,"Mr. Brokaw relates the stories of the men and women who shaped what our world is today. It is very important that these stories be told, as we are losing so many of our loved ones because of old age.It is a book that made me want to know more about my family during that time, and I'm certain this will spur many others to ask: ""What was it like back then?""Excellent job!"
+1,Garbage,Which is worse his ego or his partisan views? This guy has an agenda and it's almost as dumbed down as his representation of the news. One more example of the whole show going in the toilet.
+1,"Read Studs Terkle, ""The Good War,"" instead.","I tried to finish this homage to every WWII veteran Tom remembers from his distinguished journalistic career, but I couldn't. I got very tired of the author's ego interrupting the story these people told. This book is short on substance. I wanted to read more about their experiences and I felt the interviewer let a lot of good stories slip through his tape recorder. We are treated to a lot of boasting about how honest, hard-working and long-suffering this generation is. Clearly, there are other interviewers/writers who handle this same territory better. Studs Terkle comes to mind immediately. The generation Tom admires may indeed be the greatest. This book isn't."
+1,Pomposity,"One need not go further than the title to see the pomposity of Mr. Brokaw. A love fest for a dying generation that looks down at every generation that follows because they didn't fight in a war. He fails to mention that fighting in WWII was very unpopular until our mainland was attacked. No, his generation is no better or worse than any other."
+1,"Really, all this just to sell books","Listen, I like Tom Brokaw as a journalist, but this book was such an obvious pander in order to sell books. It worked, he sold a lot of copies. By calling the WWII generation the ""Greatest Generation"", it gives anyone born within the general area the idea that they are great. Brokaw doesn't bother to make a distinction between the ""GI Generation"", or the people who actually marched off the war, fought a war, came home, built a middle class and thrived. And those of the ""Silent Generation"" who came a long a little later and were big on conformity in the 1950's, didn't suffer in the war or the Great Depression. I don't think just because you're old, you're great, and the author simply would not make the distinction in order to sell copies."
+2,Great read,Bought this for my mother. She loves to read and this book was great as she could connect with it..
+2,great read.. quality of life portrayed,I was amazed on how i can personally relate to the characters life story.. eventhough i never went to war or are a veteran.. the living style of back in the days and current life style is so different.. it opens your eyes on how it was and how WE made it.. quality of life has gone down..
+1,surprising inaccuracies,"An interesting concept containing a series of stumbling blocks that impede the reader's progress down the Brokaw path. Examples: In dealing with both the Womens Army Corps (WAC) and the United States Army Air Corps, Brokaw consistently mis-names the units. The Army Air Corps was NOT the Army Air Force. The WAC began with the WAAC - Womens Army Auxillary Corps- which converted (with the necessity of WAAC members being sworn into the Army), and became the Womens Army Corps. Brokaw consistently and incorrectly refers to it as the WACs -both in the text and in the index on page 412 of the book. I also wondered how the editor had managed to ignore the structure of a sentence on page 190... ""Lieutenent Settle spent the rest of the war supervising medical technicians at the hospital with no difficulties."" My flow of reading was too often impeded by technical error."
+1,Publications crossed up,"I decided to buy The Greatest Generation 'Kindle Edition' and when I downloaded my purchase, I got instead 'The Greatest Generation SPEAKS'. The follow-up to it. Apparently this is some crossed up links at Amazon Kindle and if you look at this particular ad you will notice that in spite of the title saying 'The Greatest Generation', the actual graphic is from the aforementioned follow-up book. And I am warning you that if you click to buy, you may NOT get the book your actually wanting."
+1,It is not worth the time spent reading it.,"This book is repetitious and after several episodes, boring. Tom Brokaw should stick to reading the news on NBC. If you want a good book on this subject, read,""Citizen Soldiers."" You will not regret it."
+1,Redundant and repetitious.,"""Tom...don't quit your day job.""The Greatest Generation is both cliche-ridden and self-servng.This book is merely a platform for Mr. Brokaw's ultra-left leanings.Tom never tells us what some of these heroes think of our present ""commander in chief."""
+1,TV scripts don't always make good books,"There are some touching chapters in this book, but overall, some of the material was less-than-gripping. As I read this book, I could imagine the text as part of a TV news story script complete with old pictures, natural sound, some long pauses in the piece as the camera pushes in or pulls out on the shot. Coupled with the video, these chapters would be powerful. Without the video, they read a bit on the dull side. I can't argue with these people being called the greatest generation but I would argue with those that claim this book as the greatest tribute to the greatest generation"
+1,Very disappointed! Tom was in a hurry.,I expected more depth and insight into the major themes that drove this generation supported by the individual interviews. I found the book boring and tiring. I would not recommend it to anyone.
+1,Now we know why he is a newscaster,"Brokaw delivers a lightweight, sketchy, collection of interviews with World War Two vets, which unfortunately has made him a lot of money and spawned equally mediocre sequels.There are an infinite number of far superior books covering the same ground."
+1,Contains Transfats,The nutritional information on the packages I got do not match what is on the website here. Each bag has 4g of trans fats. Why the discrepancy? Why do they need to add that to sunflower kernels?
+2,HEB,HEB is a Texas icon grocery store. They chose to not stock David Sunflower Kernels. The store brand they chose to substitute for David is so bad we had to throw it away uneaten. Thanks for selling the David brand.
+1,Sunflower Seed Particulates,"I have a case of 8.5 ounce packages sent to me every-other month.Normally, I am quite satisfied with what I receive.So far every package in this last order - I just opened package #7 out of 12- is consistantly sunflower seeed dust. I must have received the packages that were filled with the last of the stuff in the bottom of the bin at the factory.The problem is that because I received one case from one specific packaging period at the factory - they are ALL like that. If I had bought them at a retail store one or two at a time, I probably would have only gotten one or two out of 12 bags of this quality.YUK!"
+2,Journey to spirtuality,"I enjoyed reading this book. What was difficult to understand but the authors referenced with other materials to guide you along. If you are on your path to balancing your spiritual awareness, add this book to your collection.JAM"
+2,Essential reading,"A brilliant introduction to the Golden Dawn for this reader. Very well wriiten and full of what I would say is some very valuable information for those, like me, who are looking into high magic and preparing for a more disciplined education in spirituality. Many, if not all, of the concepts I have either long believed or felt on an intuitive level. I've just ordered the book by Israel Regardie and the self initiation book by the Cicero's after reading the ""Essential Golden Dawn""."
+1,Great Look Awful system,"Bought a set of the i6775, the lookk was great and it was expandable. After 1o days the handet of the base went dead, changed the baterry and still no luck, although the other handsets, would even charge at the base. Took it back to Office Depot, and they gave me another system right away. Although I los all the memory information, I was pleased that they eschange it. And believe it or not, the new set, after 10 days had the same, exact, problem. Contacted Vtech for their opinion and was on hold for more than 20 minutes, so I hanged up and when to Office Depot and they reimburse me right away. Do not even look at Vtech ohones, their support system is the worst."
+1,Problem With Batteries - Beach Audio Renegs on Return,"The first phone went out within 30 days. Got along without it, until the second phone stopped working.Beach Audio instructed me to re-order, and they'd send me a Return Authorization. Then they renegged.I will not do business with Beach Audio again."
+1,Problem with handsets taking/holding a charge,"I bought this phone system about 6-7 months ago. I was happy with the performance, but very recently, two of the handsets failed. I thought it was a battery issue, so I replaced the batteries($30). That doesn't seem to have worked, as both of the handsets still won't take a charge. I have an older 2.4Ghz Vtech which has worked fine for the past 4-5 years, but more recent experiences with VTech have turned me off. Look elsewhere for a more reliable phone system."
+1,one of the batterys was bad,of the 4 phones 1 had a bad battery. It hasn't been worth the trouble of returning since there are still 3 good phones. might be what you get with amazon
+2,"Very good on preparation and appreciation of tea, would have liked more on the processing","The strengths of this production lie in the detailed instructions for the preparation of various types of tea, mainly Chinese, and the bits and pieces of tea lore imparted in the interviews (although individuals familiar with the world of tea aren't going to learn much new from them--but it does bill itself as an ""introduction"" so no surprise there). The videography is artful and the selection of tea vessels used during the preparation of the various teas is a visual delight. My only real complaint is that the amount of footage of the processing is much less than I expected from reading the promotional blurb. Personally I would have liked to have more material on the processing."
+1,Disappointed...,"I bought this to get better fuel mileage, but didn't get it.It will give you more power, but forget it if you're looking for better economy.Even using hypermile techniques (light foot, coasting as much as possible) there was no change in economy."
+2,Must place it one foot from wall!!,"Great sound if you position it one foot from a bare wall, squarely. These speakers need to breathe. Crisp high notes, particularly any Classical music or vintage Rock N' Roll...."
+2,Awsome product!,This vest in very cool. Looks nice and is comfortable to wear. Lots of pockest for all sorts of stuff. Also has several velcro and button spots available for expanding and cusotmizing.
+2,"very nice feel, and very comfortable.","This Vest feels very nice when its on you. almost makes you feel that you are a member of the local SWAT team. Great pockets, Great size, YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS PURCHASE!"
+1,realllly....,"i dont think this should be listed as ""bullet proof"" or even bb proof. some idiot will get hurt with these.found this while searching for kevlar"
+1,never got here,i wouldnt trust the company it never got to my house i thnik the mail man stole it from me!
+1,I don't know why you buy this,"Not comprehensive or outlined or organized. A lot of talk with nothing. Beginer stuff like RSI, MACD and MA are 1/3 of the book, another 1/3 on Dow theory. Charts patterns, nothing in here like projection of target price, failuer rate and trading tactics. You want a good book on price chart patterns. I suggest ""Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns"", Bulkowski."
+1,Technical Analysis of stock trends is a tiring book.,"BORING. I started to read about the Dow Theory with old fashioned charts of defunct stocks. There are supplements to the text to bring in modern stocks, but maybe one should retire this book."
+1,"This is a FIRST EDITION REPRINT, not the latest 9th edition","If you want a copy of the original 1940s edition, that is what this is. The Amazon webpage makes it look like you are buying a paperback copy of the most recent hardcover, but that's not the case.I purchased this item and will be returning it, not because the the 2007 edited version is so great, but because this edition doesn't even have the benefit of the original authors correcting their own work based on feedback and review!!"
+2,Get T/A info from the source!,"I believe this is one of the original books to have been published on stock market technical analysis. Magee and Edwards do an excellent job explaining Dow Theory and stock chart analysis. I bought the 5th edition because it was the last edition that was actually edited by the original authors. This book is the source of most modern technical analysis theory. It covers reversal patterns, gaps, support and resistance, consolidation patterns, trendlines and channels (by Edwards); and then goes into stock selection, stop orders, how to build a chart, and the practical application of those patterns and how to use them in your trading (by Magee). I read the book from cover to cover and refer back to it all the time in my technical analysis. It's an excellent resource!"
+2,Go for the more Classic Book!!,"This is a technical analysis book, focus on mainly chart pattern and channel lines.I bought the 5th edition and 7th edition on E-Bay.The chapters written by Bassetti simply doesn't match the quality of Edwards and Magee original books.If I had a preference I would choose first the 5th edition first and next I would choose the 7th edition.I returned the 8th edition back to the bookstore for a refund."
+2,old style,"adapt to study the general and global laws of techinal analysis; no for fanatical man, but for who want to create a persoanl knowledge about this discipline"
+2,legendary,"Great read, truely a reference. Dont expect to read through fast, many points must be gone over to understand the ""fundamentals"" of TA. Written in a whole nother dialect making the first part of the book tedious but none the less important."
+2,"The answer you're looking for is ""Yes. Buy it.""","If you're reading this then you're probably skimming the reviews of this book in order to figure out if you should buy this book. The answer is yes. From what I, as a beginner, can tell, this book seems to be exactly what the other reviewers are calling it, _the_ traders bible.As with any bible, if you are going to take short term trading seriously, (which you most certainly should), this book should not only be read, but carefully studied, and it's teachings analyzed and followed."
+1,Project Manager,The book is a reprint of a much older book. Since the original book was written there have been a number of significant advances in computing power and software and this book is very much dated.
+2,This book is an absolute must for trading,"This book is simply indespensible, if one is serious about his trading. I have been trading for about 4yrs now. And only purchased the book because its a pre-requiste for CFT exams.I am amazed at how its has changed my prespectives towards trade managment.Again an absolute must if you want to commit funds trading in a relaxed & profitable manner.I am quite sure that the LORD, could have bestowed his Grace on Magee, and placed him in paradise because of it.GOD REST HIS SOUL."
+2,Superb,"This is a textbook, and as such, the reader should not expect to be able to breeze through it. I read it over the course of a month, highlighting the most important points with a yellow marker, just as I did my textbooks in college. The effort was well worth it. I now feel that I have a practical basis upon which to evaluate the chart of any stock. I know when to buy, when to sell and when to sit and wait. My investing strategy is 1000% better than it was a year ago, and I owe it all to this book."
+2,The 3 That Matter,"There are three major, critical tech analysis books.The first one is John Murphy's.The second is this one. It is well worth your time.The last one is Bruce Kamich's ""How tech analysis works.""If you read any of these -- or better yet, all 3 -- you WILL have a firm grasp on why charts are important and how charts are properly read.....Again, these are the only 3 charting books you need as they are the most comprehensive...."
+1,Worst service ever,"The product itself is great, but it came in a plain brown box that didn't even fit the telescope and with part of it sticking out of the box. There were no instructions and no star chart. After 3 months of dealing with this company and filing a complaint with Amazon I am still having trouble with them. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau and today will file another complaint with Amazon. I would never order from this company again."
+1,Don't by Discovery Kid's products; they are cheap plastic junk that break.,"Discovery Kid's products are designed to ""look cool"" in the box but they are cheap plastic junk. They break. What's worse is the manual states that they are warranted by Discovery Store Inc. but if you do not buy direct from Discovery Store, they will NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY!!! So what happens? You buy your kid a cool toy. They use it for a few weeks. Then it breaks. You have crying kids. You call Discovery. You don't have an order number, they tell you to get lost.Don't buy this junk. It is guaranteed to break. Shop around and find something that is hobby quality or just select a different gift for you kid."
+2,"oh my god, that's some funky s**t","What is it about Reggae that makes it so appealing to the masses? Maybe the fact that it's like the coolest type of music in the world? I mean, Willie William's Armageddon Time in 100% really blew the people away. This time around in 500%, expect the same thing, but the fact that it's so cool shouldn't mean a damn thing. A real Summertime c.d. Suck down the cerveza, smoke the cohiba, and listen to these bad boys."
+2,Cataclysms- great title,This is a fantastic book- it was bought as a gift- they also loved it! Hale's photos are really superb!
+2,Great!,This is a really cute book with beautiful pictures. I like the quotes that have been included as well.
+2,Give in to the power of J,"If you are an old 2SJ fan, you'll find enough classic 2SJ appeal to quench your thirst for those driving beats and hip-hop stylings. For the uninitiated, there is enough commercial slickness to songs like ""Grown Up"" and ""Lemon Drop"" to bring you over to the darkside. Give in before it destroys you!"
+2,Volumized,"In an effort to get ahold of this c.d. last fall when it was originally scheduled to appear in a music store near me, I contact the J's themselves for more information. They hinted that I could find most (if not all) of the c.d. online. I did. I love this c.d. When you start off with a bass-bumping, beat-pumping song like ""Horns of Destruction,"" you would expect it to set the tempo for the rest of the tracks. But, now you must keep in mind that you are listening to the 2 Skinnee J's: everything you know is wrong. Moving from ""H.O.D"" to more mellow songs like a fairly Cars-esque ""Secret Frequency"" and ""Sugar and Candy;"" the J's have yet again proven themselves as music wizards. The more you listen, the more apparent that becomes. Of course, the J's are not for everyone. If you should get the chance to see them live, you may become a strict Skinnee Soldier. Listening to this album alone does not do it justice. Listen in groups, listen responsibly, and as always, listen loudly."
+1,SUGARJAY,"To those of you first hearing the j's you might actually like this record. But to those of you who like the previous intelligent hip hop stylings of return of the new and improved, sing earthboy sing, and supermercado you might find yourself staring at your cd player thinking what is this? I had a promo of this record last year before they switched labels and i didn't really like it back then but i figured when the new version comes out maybe it will be better..sadly i was very let down. It's almost like they are a completly new band. More alternative sugar ray/gimmicky radio songs instead of hip hop. I think the fact that they lost amays and andy action had something to do with it but i could be wrong. if your a j's fan who knows you might like it. if this is your first time definatly pick up supermercado first"
+2,Possibly the best Joke Book ever,"Although a number of your friends may think you a bit weird if you tried to retell them. This rates as one of the few books that makes me laugh out loud (very loudly). A collection of explanations of strange & bizarre place names from around the world, Mr Adams and Mr Lloyd truly show off their incredibly imaginations and pure wit. While the reader may need a ""Monty Pythonish"" (or even a Hitch-Hikers Guide!) sense of humour, this is a genuinely very funny book"
+1,"Big fan of Adams, but this book ...","I am a big fan of Dougles Adams books, at least in general.But this book is, at best, only marginally funny. Others have explored this topic, and with better results.The problem here is that Adams tries to make funny sounding words for things that don't have a name (like that little twist between link sausages), but constrains himself to using the names of small cities and towns from around the world. Occasionally, he hits a home run, but most of the words are strike outs.Disapointed.PS the 'name' for the link between sausages is kerry. Why, I don't know, and I have no idea why some think this is humorous."
+1,pointless.,"Unlike Adams' other works, this provides no satire, and very very little humor. The entire purpose of the book is to identify cities and towns whose names do not obviously make sense, redefine the name as a noun and bestow upon it a nonsensical definition. The only reason I didn't rate it a one or half star, is because it wasn't offensive, aside from the $8 lost."
+2,Deeper meaning of LIFF,"The book has become a bible to live a NORMAL life Knowing there are others out there who are sane but strangeFind the Yahoo club site ""LIFF AS WE KNOW IT"" to wallow in humour. Then send your own efforts (ie photo's and new WORDS)"
+1,Not as good as I'd hoped...,"I don't feel it's up to Adams' usual standard, nor as good as ""sniglets""--remember them? I don't like the idea of using existing words--usually proper nouns. More imagination was needed. And I didn't get the illustrations."
+1,Not what I was expecting.,"This book is set up as a dictionary. If you enjoy reading dictionaries, then please purchase this book. The humor was lost on me because of the format."
+2,Short Quck Laughs,In a hurry stressed out... just read a couple quick definitions it will lighten your mood it does mine
+2,Great Review for the DBA,"After reading this book and playing with the included practice test you will be in great shape to pass the 70-228 exam. That's assuming you already have a working knowledge of either SQL Server 7.0 or 2000. If you are not a DBA this review will not do the trick.One other note, while the practice test does not include many questions they will prepare you well for the exam. I found them as helpful as any of the more costly test prep products."
+1,This book is pointless.,You can't learn much from this book. This book contains only questions and answers(with explaination). That's about all. Nothing much. Don't expect this book will teach you how to install SQL. It will only ask you to refer to book online.
+1,One of the biggest blunders,"MTL really screwd-up bigtime by issuing the same UPC number to their entire music catalog. Most Marketplace sellers on Amazon upload their product by UPC, so you can end up with any title from the MTL catalog. Before purchasing this title or any title from the MTL line, be sure to inquiry as to what the Marketplace seller is offering! This will save you a ton of stress.As far as the album ""SOUL HITS, Vol 1"" goes... it is definitely worth having and is chocked full of classic soul jams we all love. It is definitely a great addition to any collection... if you can find it!Good Luck!"
+2,better than most wood Axe products,"We used this during camping and loved it. Once again, Gerber produces another quality product."
+1,This ain't the one...,"If you are looking for an axe to take down trees larger than 4-5""... This ain't the one for you. This is a camp hatchet with a longer handle. It is to light to have enough energy to cut effectively. There is a reason this thing sells for about $30. I used to like Gerber products, but anymore it seems like cheap china crap, is all that they are selling. I have a Gransfor Brunks axe and it is a joy to swing, this thing is all work. It took 4 times as long with the Gerber then it did with the Gransfor's. I thought it would be a good back up or second axe. While it will cut wood, the effort expended is not worth it. If at all possible go for a better axe.Pros:CostSharp out of the boxCons:To lightNot energy efficient (you have to work to hard for what you get)Made in ChinaCheaply made"
+2,The perfect axe,This axe is awesome! I have chopped tons of firewood with it and it holds an excellent edge. It's also incredibly light weight and easy to carry on my pack. The handle is incredibly strong as well. Definitely worth the money.
+1,Short axe,Good quality but not manly. Seems to be the length for a teenager. If looking for a small axe it is fine. If looking for a man's axe look elsewhere.
+2,"cool little poster, very clear and good quality unlike the other one","this poster was good, i meant to say one was good and other was bad, they were not both bad quality-the love affair one is unclear too dark on the image his face part, but this one is great little poster."
+1,They just keep milking the old stuff,With 100s of unreleased tapes in the archives all Universal can do is re-hash old stuff again and againThe CDs are classic Allmans but why a box set ???
+2,A great book for up and coming chefs,I am currently in school for my bachelors in culinary and this book is a must have for all students i believe i have only started to read it but so far it is great
+1,Useless,"This book uses one of the weirdest romanization schemes I've ever seen. In addition, it uses this scheme throughout, making learning the Devanagari script more difficult. The grammatical explanations ramble a lot and the vocabulary words tend to be unrelated to each other. This is one of the worst self-taught Hindi courses out there."
+1,another brick i have to carry to the surface,I'd rather shoot myself than lean from this book again.
+2,Comforting,"I got this for a friend who had a miscarriage. I first read it and was very moved, often to tears. An excellent book! Recommend getting this along with two other (in my opinion) even BETTER books: I'll Hold You in Heaven Remembrance Book and Mommy, Please Don't Cry."
+1,difficult to read,"After experiencing a loss recently, I was looking for books to help me during the difficult days that follow. I was looking for more personal experience or scientific info. All of the references to the bible in relation to pregnancy loss just did not make a connection with me. I am a spiritual person, but I just did not find this book very helpful. There are many other books that I found informative and comforting."
+2,Starting the path of healing,"This book was given to me two years ago when I suffered a miscarriage. I struggled for several months, while this book gathered dust on my nightstand. I eventually picked it up and worked through it as a devotional. Some days it was hard to read, it left me feeling like the hurt was fresh all over again. But by the end, I felt comfort and peace. I recommend this book to anyone that has suffered a miscarriage or any loss of a child. It is the first thing I recommend to someone who is in search of some healing."
+2,"It was a good book. It is a good healing book, journal.",This book was very good to help with the healing process. I used it for a journal and it's a great reference book! I would recommend this to anyone who has lost a child.
+2,Devotional to help cope with miscarriage/stillborn,"I would definitely recommend this product to any person who lost a baby - before of after the birth. It would be a very thoughtful gift to give a grieving mother as soon as possible, or even years after the fact."
+2,Surprising Analysis of British Leadership in WWI,"The British Army and especially its officer corp during World War I has been characterized in book and film as being obstinate and even stupid, unwilling to learn and incapable of understanding the new dynamics of the battlefield.To cope with the static trench warfare, the British had developed tanks, while the Germans had developed their 'stormtrooper' tactics.While it is certainly true that the dynamics of the battlefield had changed, in truth so had the British generals. By early 1917 the BEF had developed a new tactical system based on fire and movement much like that of the stormtroopers, and which was to continue to be the basis for infantry assaults until today.This book brings together a series of articles by a range of writers to analyze what the British did during the war. It shines a whole new light on British leadership."
+2,Almost Heaven...,"Although released as a Boys Air Choir recording, this is rather misleading as Connor Burrows actually sings solo on this excellent choral offering.Connor, a former chorister from St.Paul's Cathedral as were his younger singing siblings Edward and Patrick, was I feel in many way sadly overlooked as a suberb treble, by the deserving success of his fellow chorister at the time Anthony way.Connor Burrows sharper, and perhaps slightly more powerful tones in evidence on this solo album, are well suited to the tracks chosen for this recording.He sings Faure's Sanctus beautifully, to match any other version of it I've so far heard, and the scales he reaches in Lacrimosa have to be heard to be believed!He's less well suited to singing the more gentle carols, Away In a Manger and In The Bleak Mid Winter, but overall a pleasing CD with a treble voice at its peak."
+2,Requiem scores a knockout.,"5 stars is all I can give? I loved this cd. The voices are awesome and the music scores are right on the money. How can they sing that high without straining something I'll never know but get this cd, you won't regret it."
+2,The voices of angels,"I feel so sad because I can't find the Boys air choir's CDs in China.But I bought them when I saw them on Amazon by friend's help.Oh,their voices are so beautiful!In fact,5 stars is really really not enough for their CDs!And there is a question I really need your help:Why don't you have their 3-CD box set named ""Angel's Music Box""(It's really a beautiful box set!) or their 3rd album ""Air""? I trust Amazon could get them!"
+1,Crazy Elephant CD,There is only one song on this CD worth listening to. Do not buy CD. I was very disappointed in this CD.
+2,I like this DVD,"Seane Core is trying to teach the spirit of yoga in this DVD. I like it when we can do yoga in an ancient way. Yoga is not just a system of physical practice. It also helps you to connect to your inner self, peace, beauty and joy. Breathing and mind teaching is very necessary, it helps you to concentrate in your practice, so don't think she talks too much.I can feel Seane Core a devoted long time yoga practitioner and is eager to share her wisdom with us in this DVD."
+1,The production crew done her wrong...,"I would like to blame the director, but, didn't she preview her own material?Whatever it is that would account for the awful audio -- the sound mixing, or Ms. Corn's strident, almost lecturing tone as she reads her voice-over script -- I found it remarkably annoying and distracting. Also, the sequencing is not unique enough to get lost in the practice, so to speak. I really wanted to like this DVD; Ms. Corn has lovely form and provides a good demonstration of the standard poses, but there is nothing novel enough about the two practices to justify keeping this DVD in my collection when I find myself slipping into grit-my-teeth-asana as I try to concentrate on the music, which can barely be detected behind the grating narration. A big disappointment."
+1,Horrible,"Worst instructional video I have ever used. She talks and talks and talks and moves real fast. I had an extremely difficult time catching up to her and then she is on to the next move.The video starts with about 20 minutes of advertisement and the next 20 minutes is just watching her move. You must use the remote to find the ""instructional"" part. What a waste. I just wish I could get her address and let her know I will never buy anything with her name on it."
+1,Could've Been Good -- Too Much Talking/Lecturing,"I've done both workouts on this DVD, and I enjoyed the moves/poses; I also liked the two different workout options -- 35. min & 60 min. But, honestly, I dread using this video again because I do not want to hear all the lecturing about the environment, about forgiving people, about the ""planet's blessings,"" etc... it almost seemed like it was a lesson on how yoga was the answer to all problems. For me, that is why I go to church and why I read my Bible. I really liked the idea of using this dvd for good flexibility, etc., but I'm not up for the over-the-top lecturing over and over. This is why I find it so difficult to find a good yoga dvd. I will keep looking."
+1,a lot of useless information (within the total of 754 pages),"This is the kind of book which asks to be read for hours and hours AND then you go on double check on the internet. E.g. the list of hotels in Santa Cruz refers to the type of traveler who loves to spend more than $250 per night - tripadvisor.com offers a different picture...While planning a tour I'm looking for a tour guide which gives me distances on the map, smaller maps with an overview about an area or town (not only for SF or Yosemite) and more background information than the frequent use of adjectives (""breathtaking"" ""the world's most spectacular"").There is a lot in this book BUT..."
+2,Fantastic!,"I bought this toaster 3 months ago and I have no regrets at all, it is very fast to heat and also reasonably priced.I mainly use it for re-heating pizza, sometimes pieces of baguettes (hey, bread again feels like just-made!) and to make sandwiches. Although a experienced cooker may get a lot more from it."
+2,Delightful fun.,"This MM story, as outlined by other reviewers, is a really enjoyable one day read. The characters are fiesty, stubborn, charming, romantic and full of integrity. You just have to love Clint, a perfect 10! Along with the amusing dialogue, the love scenes are wonderfully done with a heroine who is very aggressive....and not ashamed of it and a man smart enough to appreciate her(...)nature. Good job MM."
+2,Western Historical Romance author Julie Lence,"This was a very enjoyable read. The passion, attraction and love between Clint and Mattie could be felt through the entire book."
+2,jump-off creek is an excellent example of great storytelling,"Molly Gloss has written an incredible tale of a pioneer woman who settles in the wilds of the Oregon frontier. To classify this book as a 'western' is to diminish not only the story but the excellent prose that Ms Gloss has given to the reader. Lydia Sanderson,the heroine of this story, is an example of the thousands of women who settled the western United States,surmounting extreme conditions, with or without a man. This story is told from the thoughts and perspectives of human beings in a time when words were important and not just 'bantied about' without thought.The book gives one, in this high tech day and age, a sense of the real and important, in daily living. It puts ones feet back on the ground and gives a new perspective to our lives. Thank you Molly Gloss for this heroic woman and the encouragement she is to women today."
+2,I love Molly Gloss!,"I loved ""The Dazzle of Day"" and now I love ""The Jump-Off Creek"". Molly Gloss is a wonderful writer. The images are evocative, the characters ring true, the plot is interesting and engrossing. My only criticism is the frequency with which she describes ""smiles"" (slow, deliberate, flat, purposefully, gently, etc.) -- it got a bit distracting. But that's a small criticism. Molly Gloss: write more, faster!"
+1,If you like cowboy lit you will enjoy this.,A wonderful past pace for western lit. Molly Gloss give her readers plenty of time to enjoy the setting that she has detailed in this book.
+1,Yawn,"This book and the setting seemed to have so much potential, yet Gloss failed to give soul to her characters. I never identified with any of the characters or cared about their future. The bad guys were evil, the heroine heroic, the cowboys shallow but no characterization beyond the stereotypes. Page after page of obstacles to overcome, yet no insights to be gained. If this book hadn't been a selection of my book group, I never would have stuck it out to the end."
+2,ONE OF ALL-TIME FAVORITES!,"This story felt like I was living there...feeling, tasting, sweating, right along with the characters. I would have sworn Gloss was taking this word for word from the woman's diary. Being thrilled by such everyday struggles like getting a mule down the hill..now thats what I call virtual reality. I was so enthralled by the ""cowboys""...kept thinking I never would have dreamed I'de love a book like this so much...but it was so true and delicious. Thanks for taking me to Oregon in the 1890's. It was a thrilling, amazing adventure. The struggle's the pioneers endured were incredible...so much more so for a woman, and a woman alone at that!"
+2,"Coffee table book: ""Great Smoky Mountains""","I bought this book for a wedding gift for a couple who love the Smokey Mountains. It was well received, with lots of glowing comments on the beauty of the photography and the descriptive writing. I highly recommend this book!"
+1,2 Good Songs That it,"I just heard this CD my friend was going crazy over the guy on Worship Christ. She says that she saw them perform this some years ago and he was awesome (better than Kirk, Deitrick etc) She says he was doing all the Michael Jackson and daincing stuff but in a unique way before all of them. I admit Worship Christ is awesome his flow is off the meter. I also like New direction the title song but the flow is weak and sounds like a bootleg gangsta rapper trying to be church. I don't know who the guy is but he is wet. I know it is church but I am not really into church. But Worship christ made me wanna get more into church music. If anybody knows who that guy is or if he has more music out let me know. His name isnt on the CD but I think they call him Mr Kas or Cash or something like that."
+2,ALL OF THAT,I would just like to say that I love this choir New Direction. I bought the Cd after seeing them perform in Cinncinnatti at a convention. I went right out the next day and got it. i just want to tell those young people to keep up the good work. May GOd bless them
+2,HIP-HOP GOSPEL,THIS GROUP HAS EVERYTHING A YOUNG CHRISTIAN NEED AND WANTS. HIP-HOP MUSIC BUT STRESSING THE LORD'S NAME. I RECOMMEND THAT EVERYONE GET THIS CD.
+2,THE BOMB,"I THINK THAT THIS ABLUM IS THE BOMB. I BOUGHT THIS ABLUM ABOUT 2 MONTHS AND LISTEN TO IT ALL THE TIME AND FOUND MANY SOUNDS THAT I HEAR ON THE RADIO. BUT THE ONE THAT I NEVER HEARD WERE ALSO INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING AND VERY DELIGHTFUL TO HER. EVEN PEOPLE WHO HAVE HEARD ME LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM ASK ME ""WHO IS THAT"" AND ""WHERE CAN I GET IT"" IF YOU DON'T HAVE THIS ABLUM AND LOVE GOSPEL *GET IT* OKAY!"
+1,confused,I just want to know how I pulled this up when I clicked on a cutting board to &quot;view details&quot; on a bridal registry??? This isn't the first time this has happened!!
+2,THEY ARE BACK,"They are back the girl group that has a 4x platinum cd (that means they sold over four million copies of SURVIVOR). Man i was really hesitent to buying this cd because, face it they kinda died out a whille a go, but anyways I have boughten remix cds that i am not very happy with (example: ALL SAINTS- The Remix Album) This cd is excellent I can't get over the tracks, My favorite song is jumpin jumpin (remix) lil bow wow rox on this track. Also the song EMOTIONS (remix) is great some one below stated that it does not play smoothely, my [butt] ! Its a grat dance tune. Take my advice, trust me (I have over 250 cds, this is definitly in the top 30) and go buy this kick [butt] cd!"
+1,Disappointing,"In an effort to tide fans over while they decide what the hell their next move will be--if in fact there is a next move--Destiny's Child have taken it upon themselves to release this remix album. What a disappointment. While their previous two studio records showed occasional flashes of musical and vocal greatness, this album sets them back miles, catering to every beats-to-the-wall formula that is saturating radio airwaves and in the process rendering nearly every song a futile exercise in staccato riffs and loud, obnoxious drum programming. Only on the Maurice Joshua remix of 'So Good' does the music show any signs of joy and life. And the Michelle Williams track tacked on at the end only further strengthens what many have always believed--both Williams and Kelly Rowland would do wise to leave the singing to Beyonce Knowles and continue in their roles as highly paid background vocalists--nuff said."
+1,Waste,"How sad is it that this CD was released. A supposed ""Hiatus"" yes. They just released this to cash in on their fans, and so no one will forget them. How can we when they are shoved in our faces at every possible moment, even when they are supposedly taking a break! So until they decide what they want from their careers, they will still manage to be a cash cow for their fans. Elsewhere, these remixes are far from anything good. Just another sad piece of plastic which isn't worth the time of day...Why don't they just take time off, I mean really take time off, and come back with something that is a good album? After SURVIVOR, I have no hopes for this disapointing group which was once good. This only adds to my disapointment."
+1,get of stage a review from kevin f,oh my god this has to be the stupidest remix cd i have ever heard it sucks they cant sing for nothing the beat i is mess up oh my god please pepole dont buy this cd
+1,MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT,I bought this CD because I love Destiny's Child but this is a tired selection of so called remixes.
+1,"Dear Lord, What Happened Here?","It used to be that when artists released a new album, they released a NEW album. Now we get live albums, useless Holiday recordings, and shoddily-made remix releases. This album falls into the third category, and as far as remix albums go, the results are catastrophic. Predictible hip-hop remixes of singles we've heard a zillion times before abound, while the FEW house mixes are as flat as soda left at room temperature for hours. Listen, nobody says you can't do a remix album, but give the listeners some variety and a groove. I actually like Destiny's Child, but after ""The Writing's on the Wall,"" their music is getting more and more vanilla. Should you feel the urge to get this CD, just say ""no, no, no."""
+1,"Good, but already heard.","I expected this album to have NEW remixes but I felt like I was listening to the Love:Destiny CD (a special remix CD DC, put out for target.)We've all heard, Say my name mix, Jumpin jumpin', bug a boo and some others,the only ones i lke are Nasty Girl, ID2,and Dot, which are new remixesI liked Michelle's song. She a an ok voice, I was happy not to hear Beyonce wailing on the track. I still think this could have had ALL new remixes and I would have given more stars."
+1,More Pop Tofu from DC,"This is a marketing gimmick to get the hard earned dollars out of a music lovers pocket. None of the remixes made the song any better, in my opinion. And the glaring horrible ""Dot"" with its caustic tone and scathing chorus that informs people who don't like Beyonce to ""Shut Up!"" In addition, the verse contains the self-pitying line ""Just blame it on B-E-Y-O-N-C-E."" Making it difficult for the listener to empathise with her at all.The tender ""Emotions"" suffered most of all from Beyonce's over the top singing and the funkifying it went through to be called a remix. What was wrong with the original? That is an Excellent song!In closing, pass this one over! You're not missing anything!"
+1,THIS IS PLAYED OUT (15 Minutes are up),"I was a fan of Destiny's Child when the original girls were in the group. ""No, No, No"" was a hot song when it came. They were fresh young group with a different sound. ""Writings on the Wall"" made them a little more mainstream, but that was their best CD. Then the contraversy began, they were changing members like someone changing underwear. ""survivor"" was ok. This remix is one of the worst remix/greatest hits product on the market. Everyone has heard most of them on here. This is something that had to have been thrown together at the last minute. I'm not saying that they are talented. They can better than some vocalists out there, but Beyonce' overdoes it sometimes. We have been forced fed these ladies for the past year. Take some time off because you've ""worked"" so hard to get where you are. To add the DC3 drama, the latest rumor is Beyonce' and Kelly really are ""sisters"". It has been said that Matthew Knowles is Kelly's biological father."
+2,Great remixes but missing something,"The remixes on this album are great. But the set is a tad disappointing. ""Survivor"" Remix has verse 2 cut. And If you own The Vinyl record edition (Which this review is on), ""Heard a word"" is missing. The ""Jumpin Jumpin"" remix is great. It starts with the So-So Def remix and then bursts out into a slow remix with new vocals. Other than that, This is a great remix album. It also helps cut down on having to buy all of DC's cd and vinyl singles, which a lot of the remixes appear on."
+2,It Truley Is A Remix,"I have always been a Destiny's Child fan. This CD is so nice, and I happy that the songs are really remixed. Michelle also has a hot new single! I can't wait for her CD to come out!"
+1,A must NOT read,"The reason this book is not well known by London readers is because it stinks. It appears to be a juvenile effort by London at a very early time in his career when he had not yet nailed down his mastery of description or characterization. I finished up Martin Eden the day before and was starving for some more London, preferably an adventure tale such as South Sea Tales. When I went to the bookstore I was excited to find a novel based on the Klondike and was able to get through about 3 chapters before I realized that I was forcing myself to read only because it was a work by London. The descriptions of incidents are choppy and bland, the conversations are dull and forced, and the manner in which London moves from scene to scene leaves the reader thinking wait, did two pages just get stuck together and I missed something??If you want to read off the beaten path London I suggest you read John Barleycorn (amazing, I felt the heat from the coal furnace) or South Sea Tales."
+1,Buy 883476028965 instead.,"As anyone can clearly tell from the reviews, this bundle (which is three existing DVDs shrink-wrapped together with a sheet of paper bearing the ""cover"" image rubber cemented to the front -- not a space-saver) only contains the rated cuts of FEAST II and FEAST III. However, TWC has seen fit (finally) to fix this decision by quietly releasing a new DVD. The revised set comes in a single, regular-width DVD case, and all three discs are the Unrated versions. The UPC for that version is 883476028965, and it can be found at many Wal-Marts (right now anyway) for $10. If you want a space-saving, all-Unrated way to get the FEAST movies for cheap, track down that one and pass on this one."
+1,2 & 3 are NOT UNRATED,Just got mine today and found out that BOTH sequels are rated R and NOT unrated as the packaging says it is!
+1,ITs 100 percent true,"The guy Tyler Foster is telling the truth I went and bought the triple pack of feast unrated I matched the UPC # 883476028965, and when I opened it each disc said unrated on it,the guy was not lying I picked my copy up at Frys electronics for 8 bucks it was worth it"
+2,"Very Gorey but, My son loved it.","My son loves these kinds of movies. He says it is awesome and said, If you love gore you will love these movies."
+2,da da da da im lovin it!,i read a few articles about it not being as advertised i cant speak for those rtards but all 3 were the unrated version very cheap its a good thing! 3 dvds one box and tim tebow sucks!
+2,What?,"I am not sure what everyone is talking about, when they say they are not unrated? I ordered my 3 pack of unrated Feast dvds and that is exactly what came in my mailbox. Fantastic movies, all of them! Very comical, gory and action packed! I am very pleased with mine. Sorry to hear about other peoples issues."
+1,Very uncomfortable,"I've been trying to love these shoes for three weeks now but all I have to show for my effort is a foot full of blisters. I bought them from a very reputable running store where I know all of the employees and I'm quite sure the fit was fine. But hey, you may have a different experience.I've also found that the run itself is alot harder on my knees than the runs I take with my Asics 2090s.Finally, be careful in making your color selection. It's fun to sport the yellow but it's really, really hard to coordinate this color with anything in your wardrobe."
+1,Confusing Illumination,These are not HID. One star for false advertising. Persons unfamiliar with headlight technology are confused my this type of misinformation. It is typical for non-HID lamps to advertise that they have Xenon gas and that is confusing enough (although technically true). But to call these lights HID is just plain inaccurate and misleading.
+2,Well done! Crisply written and perfectly paced Bio.,"Kudos to Farwell for his insightful biography of one of the most charismatic figures of the 19th century British Empire. Richard Francis Burton has always been one of my personal heroes and the author has done a fine job of bringing the exploits and foibles of this extrordinary soldier, spy, rogue, linguist, explorer, and author, to light."
+1,Burton the explorer not the actor,"Burton,s life was amazing and his adventures were beyond belief so how come I had such a hard time getting thru this book. Because the author can't tell a story. I was very disapointed in the way this author tried to tell about one of histories most interesting lives."
+1,Horse received was not as pictured.,"I ordered this Standing Horse, expecting to get what is pictured. Instead, I got a rearing horse, which has the two front legs in the air. I am still trying to resolve this with Amazon. The quality is fine otherwise - a small, crudely carved, lightweight wooden (balsa wood?) horse."
+2,Neglected genius,"Jean Goldkette should be mentioned along with Paul Whiteman when people talk about the great white jazz bands of the 1920s. Besides his exciting arrangements, he was an innovator. When other bands used a tuba, Goldkette use a bass. And while other bands used a banjo, Goldkette had a guitar player. Another reason Goldkette's arrangement are recognizable: jazz violin solos. Many bands simply had the violinist in the background playing the main melody. Goldkette had Joe Venuti fiddling away. The only drawback to this recording is the haphazard use of noise reduction. Sometimes it's not there, other times it's in full force, and that causes a distraction from the great music."
+2,Why the '20's Roared,"This disc contains a brief history of great music from the '20's interspersed with embarassing schlock that would make a mother wince. Most people will buy it, and justly so, to hear Bix; however, after listening, the discerning buyer will be happy that he has heard Steve Brown, a very under-rated musician, at his best. Frank Trambauer carries his friend Bix, either through direct inspiration or with wonderful counterpoint in several of the songs. Some of the cuts, like I Didn't Know, have been mastered through a string telephone. But carping about the sound when you're listening to history, or complaining that Chauncey Morehouse was only permitted one high-hat and a snare in the studio, and thus criticising his drumming seems tawdry.This is a great addition for both jazz neophyte and discerning collector of twenties memoribilia. But when you hear the ""restoration"" [sic], you will mourn again the passing of John Davies, who knew how to treat this sort of material."
+1,Great music disappointingly mastered,This is a great band let down by odd noise reduction. The filtering keeps flipping on and off in the middle of songs making it hard to enjoy the music. There are much better ways to present historical material. Very disappointing!!
+2,Found at last,"My husband's favourite single was given to him by a friend more than 40 years ago. It was a Memorable Session volume 5 featuring Lionel Hampton and his Paris All Stars with the titles Always and Real Crazy. We still have it, but is no longer in a state to play on the record player since it is literally worn out. We have been looking for a replacement on an LP or CD for ages. Recently I discovered Amazon.com and to our surprise I fount out when I was browsing that the original recordings are newly released. We received it today and and played it immediately. The sound quality of the remastered titles is superb and not only my husband's favourites were on it, but also other titles, of which we did not know the existence. To us all the titles are anything but outdated and I am sure that we will play the CD time and time again especially at parties. The music is really infatuating and makes you feel like dancing."
+1,no bueno.,"This leaves your skin dry & not lumenescent like the other neo strata aha lotion. Tingles must work, but your skin does not look smoother afterwards."
+2,good product w/ bottle design failure,"The bottle press doesn't allow air intake, which means the more lotion you squeeze out, the more distorted the container will be. Because It's odd that such a good product comes with bad bottle design."
+1,Package in damaged condition,"Not the external package, but the box for this product is damaged. The lotion spilt over the bottle and made me don't wanna try it on my skin."
+1,That was not what I expected,"I was really excited about the product after I read some reviews. When I got the product I used the first night and went to bed, next morning I had the most surprising results from this product, smooth skin like a velvet free of any lumps, however, the followed days my skin just came back the same rough skin as usual. I am still using the product even I know my skin is the same. No more velvet skin or nothing. I do have Keratosis, I bought this product believing in the reviews that I got from people with the same skin condition than mine. I used on my face also to try to take off some dark spot from sun, it didn't work yet.So I don't like this product because did not do anything for me. I feel I thrown money away."
+2,Three cheers for Dave!!!,"We were ""turned-on"" to VeggieTales at a church activity. The kids are totally fascinated with the story. I love the quality and the message delivered to the children."
+2,great material for children,This is a great video for children to learn the stories of the bible at a level the can relate to and in a way they can enjoy. I feel the spanish transaltions are great and accurate. My son even at 8 months enjoys it and is learning not only spanish but the word of God!!
+2,Made Me Buy The Whole Series,"After watching this video, I ran back to the store and bought every other Veggie Tale Video they had in stock. I bought them for my daughter, but my husband and I fell in love with them. When it comes to teaching values, forget Barnie - Veggie Tales are a real winner."
+2,TOTALLY ENJOYABLE!!,"A friend introduced me to the VeggieTales videos for my toddler. Most of my friends think I'm nuts for getting so excited about a ""childrens"" video, but I tell them to watch one and they will see for themselves! ""Dave and the Giant Pickle"" is a must have for your video collection! I can't wait to see the rest of the videos."
+1,This arrived broken,This item arrived broken. I had it shipped for Christmas but it was defective and now I have to pay $2.50 more if I want to return it. Hardly worth my trouble.
+1,Oh no!,"Veggie Tales is a clever attempt to hide religeon in cute charecters, graphics, and an image played off to un-suspecting parents as just another cartoon! When in reality this cartoon is meant to push religeon on others!"
+1,Ummmmmm........scared,"I think that this is innappropriate for kids, because they should not grow up thinking that vegetables can talk. This should be taken into consideration before purchasing this video. My daughter now talks to any vegetable that comes home with the groceries."
+2,My favorite of all the Veggie Tales!,"This one was the first Veggie Tales video I ever saw, and I think it's still my favorite! The Jurassic Park allusion is hilarious. Intelligent, funny, witty, not just for kids but adults too."
+2,Top-notch story telling and animation,"I bought Veggietales for the kids, but the whole family (ages 9 through 65) have enjoyed the excellent animation, the silly humor, and the great story telling. Great for getting your kids into the Bible, but if that's not your goal, they will enjoy the message and have a lot of fun."
+2,veggie tales,Veggie Tales: Dave and the Giant Pickleexcellent movie for children involving religious background from the bible with a musical twist. my granddaughter loved it.
+1,"You won't laugh, you won't cry...","but if you're lucky, you'll fall asleep during this plotless wonder of a movie. It is the WORST! It's so bad you can't even laugh at how awful it is! It just stinks! Who allowed this movie to be made? It's a wonder Greg Kinnear ever got another job after he was in this sickening mess of a movie! I can't believe I spent $7 to see this in the theater. Yechhhhh."
+1,Well....,"While he was filming another movie in Toronto, we went out and bought this horrible movie so we could get him to sign it. You know what he wrote? ""I Hate this Movie. Greg Kinnear"""
+2,A Smile Like Yours Made Me Cry,"Just because a critic doesn't like a movie and has to vent his/her opinion on it, does not mean that the entire movie-going public has to hate it either. Not many critics liked Wild, Wild, West, but I, and many other people enjoyed it. Same with a smile like yours. If at times it became hokey or even suggestive, it doesn't matter because in my view it was very well done and meaningful. It shows what people are willing to do for love because of how powerful love truly is. When the gynecologyst put that huge, curved instrument into Lauren Holly's nether-region, that took love on her character's part."
+2,Slightly dated but still good mystery,"Quite a few suspects and a nasty murder--but the victim was really asking for it. You will probably guess whodunnit, but there is still a lot of fun getting there. Good essence of time and place with the characters being well drawn. A little long, but a speedy reader can handle it."
+2,Revisiting Angelo Pellegrini,"I attended a release party and book signing with Angelo Pellegrini for ""Lean Years, Happy Years"" in Seattle in 1983. I skimmed the book then, which had an influence on my cooking (as I was a bachelor and appreciated the simple, yet delicious and wholesome recipes). The book has sat on the bookshelf unopened (and lost and buried) for almost 30 years, when I rediscovered it, this time turning immediately to the back for the last chapter on ""The Cellar."" Pellegrini advocated a philosophy of grow your own, make your own, drink your own wine (which applied to food as well). Now, as I winemaker myself ([...]), I relished reading his musings on winemaking and life. If you are a foodie, if you are a wino I recommend Pellegrini's book, which, although old, is as fresh as his ingredients, and is as true as a noble wine: it has improved with age."
+1,Disappointing,After all the good reviews I read of this book I thought I would love it. Usually I enjoy biographies. I found that this book is written in a style that makes the story a bit difficult to follow. I gave it my best shot but I did not enjoy it at all.
+2,GOOD BOOK--HONEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,"Book contains the results of exhaustive philosophical discussions, in person, with over 600 lawyers, including the President of the United States,Judges,Senators, Congressmen, and other Officials---All answers are based on the question:""What is the best evidence as to whether there is a hereafter or not?""..The book also contains a discussion of ""Assurance of Immortality"" by Gilbert T. Rowe,D.D.,S.T.D., Littt.D.-Professor of Theology in Duke University...Being that the writer was an Attorney-at-Law from the Buffalo,NY area, many of the inquiries are from within New York State area...An Interesting book of that era...A shame that it is out-of-print these days..."
+2,Good Soccer Shoes,This is a good pair of soccer shoes very durable and comfortablegreat sole Black/White have better look.¡¡
+1,Select a different book,"This pocket size book attempts to teach the reader basic phrases and sentences in Danish by printing them phonetically in English. This is a great concept- but instead of spelling things foe-net-ik-lee, they use all of those annoying symbols that one generally finds in a pronunciation key at the begining of an american dictionary (the upside down and backwards e, the little lines over an a or an e, etc. for example). So unless you are an English major and understand the meaning of these american language symbols- you will never understand this book. Also, even when you try to figure out what all the symbols mean- the pronunciation that you end up with sounds nothing like the danish word. My husband is from Denmark and I have been struggling with the language for years. I suggest that you get Colloqial Danish with the audio tapes if you don't know anyone who can demonstrate the pronunciation for you."
+1,Not much of a game,"While entertaining, there's not much ""game"" to this... game. It's all luck, no strategy or ability to impact how the game moves or progresses. While that may be age-appropriate for 2 year olds, this game is definitely well below the suggested developmental age range of 4. I wouldn't even rate the educational value of this game very high, as by the age of 4, kids can already count, discern directions, and read symbols. The game isn't worthless, just not on par with Gamewright's usual flair, and definitely developmentally geared toward younger children. As this game has small pieces, though, it wouldn't be feasible to play this game with children in that age range. I don't recommend this game for 4+. Rather, check out Kids of Carcasonne, or Monza."
+2,Fun for all ages!,"We bought this game for our 5 year old daughter for Christmas not knowing anything about it. It has become a favorite of ours ever since. We have given it as a gift on several occasions. It's easy enough for a mature 2 year old to play and fun enough for a group of 9 year olds as well. We take it on vacations and to parties, even while we waited for a table at a restaurant. It's unpredictable and changes every time you play it. Just when you think you lost, you could be the winner in the end. Each game is just the right amount of time, not too long for younger players, and not too short for the others. I highly recommend this game as a fun, fast-paced activity for your family."
+2,Good game for young kids.,"I bought this game for my speech kids to play. It is simple, fun and doesn't take up much space."
+1,Pure luck with no strategy,This game is boring because there's no thinking involved besides doing what the dice say.The game pieces are kind of cute but isn't challenging enough to keep age 6 and up entertained.
+1,"So so game for very young kids, parents will be bored to tears","This game is not much fun for kids older than 3, and since it's not intended for children younger than 3 (choking hazard), it's kind of pointless. And since there are so many great games out there that are not only way more educational but WAY more fun for the kids AND you, invest your money elsewhere. For example, the HISSS game (making colorful snakes) by the same company is for young children too and WAY WAY WAY more fun for everyone!"
+2,Buy It Now!,"Everyone should have this game. It is the perfect game for families because adults enjoy it as much as the kids. Even young kids can play, because there is no reading, just pictures on the dice. You start with some wooden mice and roll the dice to see if you put one in the cat bowl, take one from the bowl, pass one or do nothing. You never know who is going to win until the end, because even if you run out of mice early, there is a chance someone might have to pass you their's. The last person with mice wins. We have played games where only two people had a mouse at the end, but neither of them won because they had to pass them to other players. The game is small, easy to learn and a lot of fun. Buy it now, you'll be glad you did."
+2,Great simple game,I purchased this game for the holidays for my daughter who just turned four. The game is fast enough that it keeps her attention. She is able to follow along with the instructions of the game. It allows her to work on counting and following instructions.
+2,"Simple, quick, and fun","I loved how this game had number concepts that were beyond just counting skills for young children.I also loved the simple and quick charm that the game had, which reminded me of the games I played as a child. I'm in my 20s and I think this game would be great for when my friends and I want soething to do, but don't want to explain the hard and long rules of the games marketed to our age group."
+1,Four year old purrs while I hiss.,"This is a very attractive game. Cool cover art. Neat purple wooden mice and two fun dice with a sleeping cats, dinner bowls, and left pointing arrows. You basically take turns rolling these dice and either: doing nothing, giving a mouse to the player on your left, taking a mouse from the dinner bowl, or putting a mouse in the dinner bowl.That's all there is to it. There is no strategy whatsoever and no where to grow once you master the mechanics of rolling dice and moving mice. My four-year-old has wanted to play it once since we bought it, but to me it's a very tiring ordeal. I envy the cats sleeping on the dice.This game is good for teaching very young children how to take turns and roll dice, but not a whole lot more. Just think that when you buy a game this simple for young children, you will likely have to play it with them, over and over and over."
+1,Consider other beginner games first!,"I bought this game for our 4-year-old twins along with a few other beginner games based on other customer reviews. Suffice it to say, this game is quite boring for our entire family. I was expecting something slightly more than put a mouse in the bowl or pass a mouse to the person beside you. The game can drag on and on...ughh. Our boys played it once and that was the end of that!However, they LOVE the other games I bought. They've gotten far more enjoyment out of Hiss, Pirate Pop Up, and Slamwich (we play the simplified version of Slamwich). If you are looking only to teach your kids how to roll dice and take turns (lots of turns) then this game fits the bill. If you are looking for anything that teaches a bit of strategy or has some fun to it, look elsewhere first!"
+2,Great Game For Kids!,This is a simple yet active game that keeps children involved and interested. They love to roll the dice and the instrucitons and rules could not be easier. I would recommend this game to anyone with small children!
+2,"Quick, simple game.","it's a simple game that plays quickly; no strategy involved, it's totally luck. Even older kids are willing to play it. Not a lot of educational value, except maybe learning to count objects up to 8 and learning to be a good sport."
+2,Not for the faint hearted,"I enjoyed this treatment of the Mahamudra view of meditation. It took a few chapters of slogging along until I got into the rhythm of the narrative. After toughing it out, I was glad I continued. The author is very concise and detailed in his explanations. I also enjoyed the question and answer sections at the end of each lecture."
+1,Poor Packaging/No Warranty,"I purchased another MK315 because I smoked the first one during an electrical storm. I received my Minn Kota MK315 and the first thing I noticed was the poor packaging from AMAZON.com. As heavy as that unit is, they tossed it in a box with a couple of piece of bubble wrap which allowed the unit to beat the outside box and unit box to pieces. Since it was left on my doorstep, wasn't much I could do. Upon installation, the ""Power"" light did not work. Unit seems to charge all three batteries fine. Minn Kota says there is no warranty because I cut the power cord to install in the boat. In their words; ""The MK-315 is a reliable charger. It is unlikely that the charger was defective right out of the box. Unfortunately because the AC plug was altered the warranty is now void. The chargers are a sealed unit and cannot be repaired."" I do believe that will be the last Minn Kota charger I buy!"
+2,Excellent buy,In the past I charged my 3 batteries individually with a schumacher charger. Just installed this minnkota and I am already in love. The charger is all metal with good weight. I like how it looks and really appreciate having individual lights for each battery. Compared to the competition this was a no brainer. Other brands give 1-2 year warranty or lifetime that is pro rated (with some crazy equation that almost totals the cost of this charger). This has a 3 year warranty. This is another great product from minnkota and I expect I will have it a long time.
+2,Makes battery issues a thing of the past.,"I ordered this the first day I got my boat. I had a 2 bank version of this on my last boat and loved it. I see people get to the ramp with a dead battery and fiddle with charging batteries by taking them out after use and putting them on a charger. With this, you can forget all that and just plug it in and forget it."
+2,Sioux History,"Great read...Little Bid Horn battle and the US attempt at geocide with the Native American population in a short, fictional format."
+2,Great Rice Cooker,"Been married to a Korean for 30 years, rice is a family staple. Its quality is of critical importance. This cooker meets my wife's stringent requirements. I is definitely worth the expense."
+2,Rice cooker only for the most serious of rice eaters,"I purchased this rice cooker during a promoting Amazon had, which saved me $50, and it was the brand that I wanted. It's very easy to use; either use the green cup (for pre-sifted rice) or the clear cup (for regular rice), add water, and press the start button.This rice cooker live up to all its claims, and delivers the goods. If you have no special need in timers, cooking porridge or brown rice, then this rice cooker is overkill (big time) and you can purchase a less expensive model (such as the Zojirushi NS-MYC10 (5 cup model), or the NS-MYC18 model (10 cup)).The only annoyance (very minor), was each time you started to cook, this rice cooker has to make a sound (either a beep, or twinkle-twinkle little star). I haven't found a way to make it silent when it starts or ends cooking (without beeping or playing a melody). A minor annoyance, but other than that this is a very good rice cooker."
+1,Pan is all scratched after 3 months,"I bought this rice cooker 3 months ago and was very careful to only use the white spoon provided to remove rice/porridge. I only used soft cloth to wash the pan and no dishwasher.However, after 3 months of use, the pan is scratched pretty badly and the coating is coming off. Not sure if I can replace it."
+2,Excellent Rice Cooker,Great product. Perfect rice every time. Excellent for brown rice. Keeps rice warm. Also does excellent job of cooking grits. Easy to clean. Takes a little longer to cook rice but the flavor is worth the wait. Pricey but great quality. Would highly recommend this product.
+2,Rice 4 all!,Love this rice cooker! If you cook rice often this is a great rice cooker to have. Rice comes out perfect! It also plays a nice little tune when its done. Have not used all the different functions yet but do not have any complaints. I love this rice cooker!
+1,Too small,very easy overflow. it is not use friendly and have to clear outside very time you use it. Not good!
+1,Poorly Made,"The thing made great rice, including brown rice, but that turned out to be beside the point since it completely failed to function after a handful of uses."
+1,Died after 18 months,"Everyone seems to have the same problem with this rice cooker. It just dies after 1-2 years. Ours is worthless now. Bought a simple one for $13, works just as well. DO NOT BUY!!"
+1,Do not buy this cooker..,"Bought this a year ago, after it done cook, when it keep warm for few hrs. It started to smell bad."
+2,Perfection can now be yours!,"Perfect rice everytime. And you don't even have to be there. And it'll keep rice perfect and hot for up to 24 hours. And there are settings for white rice, brown rice, sushi rice and more.We cook family dinner more often because of the Neuro Fuzzy. I make bento lunches for my son and my family more often with the Neuro Fuzzy. Any sushi dish must start with perfect rice. We use Tamaki Gold rice in our neuro fuzzy.It's a small investment for happiness, family meals, picnics, and perfection."
+1,Simply Unbelievable: It died 14 months after purchase,I would of given it 0 stars because it died 14 months after I purchase it(right out of warranty). I would have thought that for such an expensive product that would be more durable or have a longer warranty such as Cuisinarts 3 year warranty. I know that the main reason that people buyer this rice cooker is to make rice in it. But for $150 it really should have a slow cook and steaming function. You can buy a fuzzy logic rice cooker from Panasonic with both of these features for less and Panasonic rice cookers last a long time.
+1,no-stick layer was chipped after one year of use,"I love the features of this rice cooker. It cooks and re-heat brown rice very well.I purchased the rice cooker last summer and have been used it every day. Yesterday, I noticed that two small spots on inner non-stick layer was chipped. The non-stick outer layer started to chip earlier. I can not believed it happened to this expensive rice cooker that is made in Japan."
+2,Very useful,"My wife and I bought this rice cooker a little over a month ago, and we've used it at least twice a week since. It has performed flawlessly every time, with all sorts of rice. Cleanup is very easy with the non-stick bowl, and the programmable timer means that we can start dinner before we leave for work in the morning.We're both very happy with what we call ""the Neuro Fuzzy"", and would whole-heartedly recommend it."
+1,Not a good buy,"I am Asian, cook rice every day. I am very picky on the rice cooker that I use. I had thought that Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy would give me the best cooked rice. However, I am very dispointed. First, this rice cooker takes forever to cook. I mean twice longer than a regular simple rice cooker. Why? Because it requires 120V while we all use 110V. I dont know why the manufactur does that since it sells to U.S. Second, the texture of the rice that it cooks tastes as good as a $30.00 rice cooker. Third, the cooker use battery. Battery will die. I regret I spent $150 on this rice cooker. I should have bought the most basic one, the one that causes about $90.00. The store doesnt' let me exchange either since I already used it. Well, I just have to live with it."
+2,"Perfect Rice, Quirky User Interface","I'm guessing that for Japanese, this user interface is easier to navigate. For Americans the interface is quirky and the manual is a bit hard to understand, something like all Japanese products used to be when they started to get popular. But once you learn how it works, you can get perfect rice any time and that's worth a lot.The one REALLY annoying thing about this device though is that you can't tell how many minutes are left to cook until it's nearly done. It may be because it doesn't know, but all you have is some time estimates in the manual. This can be a problem in meal planning, but it really does a good job on the rice."
+1,Not what I expected from Zojirushi product,"I am Asian and I have had many rice cookers of all sizes and quality. I chose Zojirushi brand because of its known name and quality. However, I am surprisingly very disappointed with this rice cooker/warmer. It is actually the worst cooker that I have ever had. It is slow in making rice but the worse is that it can't keep rice warm in the warmer mode. Rice dries up within few hours and its dry as a corn flake by the next day. I am very disappointed and I would not recommend this product.I ordered and replaced inner lid set for my rice cooker (approximately $15 including shipping) which I ordered at Zojirushi website and it seems to be working better and keeping my rice warm and moist."
+2,Rock out with your Rice Cooker,"I love this rice cooker. I mean it. My wife and I are doing really well but if this rice cooker decided to come alive I would totally drop everything else just to be with it. It plays music when you set the timer and again when the rice is done. Even kung fu ninjas would bow in respect to this awesome rice cooking machine. Oh and did I mention that it can keep your rice warm and edible for DAYS at a time?!! And it seriously cooks all kinds of rice. I bet it could even cook magic space rice from the planet Nublargorwidspritezensploog. It's about time I get going. My tasty, warm, day old rice is waiting for me.... mmmmm rice"
+2,Best Rice cooker around,"If you eat rice then this is the cooker for you. The best feature, aside from the even cooking, is the timer that allows you to say when you want the rice done."
+1,Worked good for a month then became like any other rice cooker,"First off, we are an asian family and we cook rice everyday through the cooker or through a pot.This rice cooker was great for a month. The rice came out perfect and very soft and moist during that time. Now the cooker cooks the rice dry and hard like any other cheap rice cooker. Though we cleaned the lids and maintained it well, it's like one of those cheap cookers now; you just have to guess whether to add more or less water to get good rice.For the price, I expected more especially when you can get basically 5 or 6 decent cookers at Costco. In the end this machine will be like any other machine."
+2,Great for oatmeal,"In addition to rice I use this for cooking Irish oatmeal which is a bother to cook on the stovetop because it wants to foam up/boil over and stick to the bottom of the pot requiring you to stand over it for 30-40 minutes. The Zojirushi, however, can be set the night before and in the morning you have perfectly cooked oatmeal and little mess.Less hassle in the morning than instant! I can hardly believe it. Used it for about 6 years now. My favorite kitchen gadget.Edit May 1 2009 - About 10 yrs old and still going strong. The internal battery (that keeps the digital clock going) still works!"
+2,outstanding! bit pricey at amazon...,"I love this rice cooker, it lets me eat rice whenever I want, with its timer settings. Not only that, it has appropriate cooking settings - perfect for any kind of rice cooking. I personally like semi-brown rice, so I just put rice in, set the timer for 7am night before, then eat the rice all day for all my meals.I also saw this rice cooker at 99 Ranch market for 120 dollars so maybe it's a better deal than Amazon. I got 25 off for this from amazon but if you can get to 99 ranch, get it there instead if you can find it."
+2,Great machine,"I love this unit. Small, compact, versatile, and best of all... it makes flawless rice. I have tried jasmine, basamati, long grain brown and they all turn out perfect. And the steel-cut oats that I made for breakfast today were the best I have ever done at home.WELL WORTH THE PRICE..... what ever you pay."
+1,"Don't buy Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, computer chip problem","This is 2nd one I had in 3 years, same model same problem started to show right after one year. Zojirushi customer service found all kind the excuses not willing to take care of it, they wanted me call service center, which they charging service fee $138- up-front(about the same price for buy a new one)....I will never buy Zojirushi again."
+2,We love our rice cooker-,"but we especially enjoy having our oatmeal ready for us in the morning--cooked prefectly. This machine is capable of cooking many types of grains, and it is very easy to clean."
+2,Best rice cooker I've ever had,"This is by far the best rice cooker I've had. In the past, I've used Hitachi and National rice cookers that basically just heat up and cook the rice. This Zojirushi cooks the rice very evenly. I prefer my rice soft yet still resilient and the normal setting does that. It also keeps the rice from drying out if you leave it to warm. I've left it for a couple of hours and the rice remined perfect. Also, this rice cooker is quite easy to use. I highly recommend this model."
+2,using it 1-2 times per day and works great,"The good:--makes awesome rice--makes excellent steel cut oatmeal--timer option--minimal cleaningThe bad:--no gaba rice option--steel cut oatmeal clogs the top if:----not made overnightThe ugly:--nothing, i love this cookerupdate:been using this cooker for several months, still works great, we've been eating less rice but still plenty of oatmeal"
+2,Great product!,"Easy to use, fast, good size -both for small amounts as well as a meal for 6-8 people, retractable power cord."
+2,"Rice is delicious when fresh, but gets dry after awhile","My wife and I use this to makeRoland Premium Jasmine Rice from Thailand. We haven't played around with the settings for other types of rice yet, but this rice comes out delicious when the cycle first finishes.The only problem is that after the rice has been left in the cooker overnight, it tends to dry out. I believe that this is a common problem with rice cookers, though."
+2,Super amazing,This thing is super amazing. It offers a LOT of cooking options and the solid heating bowl inside makes it ideal for putting all sorts of things in with the rice to jazz up the rice or even get close to making a stew kind of thing. Highly recommended.
+2,Perfect Rice all the time,"Purchased this rice cooker as I felt the need to eat good rice all the time. It cooks perfect rice all the time.Take away one star as I wish it has a steam tray. But if you don't need one, I will recommend this rice cooker."
+2,"The rice, it is nice","A cheerful little product. Well made, well priced, and well cooked. Cleaning is easy, and the cord storage is wonderful (automatic retracting power cords should be a law for all small appliances). I haven't had any troubles of any kind."
+2,good and stable,Very easy to use. The cooked rice is delicious. The only problem is that it cooks very slow.
+1,Inner pot peels off!!,"I fell for these great reviews, but found out there is really nothing special about this rice cooker except for the price and the reviews to justify spending more for the same thing.After a couple of months of use, the inner pan peels off, had bad scratches. Talk about the worst customer service.I wish someone I've read a more truthful review on this product prior to buying.Save your money."
+2,"Great rice cooker, poor instruction book","Although the rice cooker itself works great, the instruction book which comes with it is very poor. It doesn't even explain when to use which of the two slightly different sized cups the unit comes with. That said, it cooks white and brown rice beautifully and makes a terrific batch of steel cut oats oatmeal.One feature I wish it had was to give some indication of the approximate cooking time left to go. It only does so for the last few minutes of the process. Also, the built in clock doesn't seem to have a way to display North American convention 12 hour time and always displays in the 24 time format. The clock isn't important as we are surrounded by clocks on just about everything with a digital display these days, but it does show lack of attention to the local market. Then again, maybe there is a way to change the clock mode and I just can't find it in the manual!"
+1,Less than Impressed,"We purchased the acclaimed, top end NS-ZCC-10 Neuro fuzzy rice cooker. We expected perfect rice because after all it incorporates the latest software and heating technology. We are very disappointed. Rice is overcooked and clumpy. We've tried to troubleshoot (more water, less water etc), but you know, the bottom line is that this cooker does not deliver excellent rice. We got better results with our no-tech, aluminum $50 plug in rice cooker.Very disappointed. I do not recommend you spend your money on this product."
+2,nice rice maker,The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker is relatively simple to operate. I prefer brown rice so that's mainly why I fire up the cooker (though white rice is good as long as nothing is mixed in with it). The only bad thing about the cooker is that it's WAY too expensive to buy online. Try to look for one at your local department store. If they don't have one your best option would be to see if your local department store allows you to specially order a rice maker from them. Do NOT order one from somewhere online.
+1,Totally disappointed,"Very expensive. Have to read the manual every time for it to work. Got a mind of it own. The lid has to washed every time and there is only one way to screw it back on. If you lose the encyclopedic manual, you are truly toasted. Don't Buy!!! You can get this crap in Chinatown cheaper any way."
+1,What a Joke!,"Wow, after reading all the rave reviews here I expected a great rice cooker. It was anything but...I suppose if I had an hour to wait for my rice it would've proven to be the best rice. 40 minutes plus is the time stated by the directions, I figured cooking one cup would be less, but after 20 minutes the cooker had barely warmed up....I quickly got my ""cheap"" Hamilton cooker ($15) and voila, I had rice a few mintutes later.I'm sure that for those with time or with the time to pre-set cooking time for completion, this is a great machine, but for those that just want to cook some rice quickly and have dinner, don't waste your money. Will be sending this back asap."
+1,Rice spoils in 1 day,Have had for over 1 year - rice kept great at first for up to 3/4 days!!! But not sure what happened and the rice starts to Spoil if left overnight. Had it for about 2.5 years now and really upset about how many batches of rice I've had to throw out. I tried cleaning it with bleach consistently to kill bacteria and that helps through one or two cycles but the same Problem comes up again and again. Doesn't last for 15 years like old cooker my mom had that was probably a fraction of cost.
+1,need very long time to cook,Unless you have soemone at home to press it one hour before meal. Otherwise it takes at least 40 minutes to make rice ready. It is not good for both those couples without enough time for cooking. It take 1 hour and 30 minutes for stick rice. which is crazy for me....
+1,"Good Rice, Poor Construction & Warranty","I agree with all the positive reviews regarding the quality of the rice, but I have to give this rice cooker 2 stars on the basis of its poor quality of construction. We've had this cooker for 5 months. The removable inner lid was recently dropped from a height of < 4feet. This short drop resulted in one of the tabs breaking off the inner lid. Since it was so new, I figured it would be under warranty, but Zojirushi said this wasn't covered and I had to pay for a new part ($15 with slow shipping, 10 days). I expected either better construction or better warranty coverage from a $155 rice cooker. (Now, effectively a $170 rice cooker for me) :("
+1,"Michael Tyler (Canton, Ga.)",This item is not worth the money. It takes between 80 and 120 minutes to cook brown rice. My $49.00 Sunbeam steamer that I purchased 5 years ago cooks rice much better than the Zojirushi.
+1,No Value of Money..,Not worth the money. Takes between 80 and 100 minutes to cook rice. Panasonic Rice Cookers are much better at $49.
+2,"Perfect Rice, Everytime","I have had this for nearing a year now, and I have been eating perfect rice for nearing a year now. The song this plays when it starts and finishes is like something out of one's childhood, but it makes no difference. For people who want something done right, you already know Zojirushi is the way to go. I am glad I got the smaller model. This makes perfect servings for up to four - six persons. It also has tons of options and comes with a recipe book. (You can make paella, but it's not the best paella) It also makes tasty rice pudding. Possibly my best purchase of 2007."
+2,Just Wonderful!!! My wife Loves IT!,Just Wonderful!!! My wife Loves IT! No more overcooked or burned rice...and no more pots of water boiling over and messing up stove...Rice Cooker Heaven....
+2,Just as I expected - Perrrrfect!,"Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer, Premium WhiteThis unit replaces a ""National"" rice cooker I purchased 15 years ago. This one looks like it's younger sibling. Neuro Fuzzy logic makes cooking rice so easy. No complaints. I really like the little handles on the pot. Please read the instructions, a cup of rice, their cup is different from a standard measuring cup. If you keep it plugged in, you won't have to worry about the battery.AlHawaii"
+2,Love it!,"I've recently discovered the joys of rice cookers when my brother bought a cheap one to try it out. The problem with his was that the rice would stick and clump up at the bottom even after rinsing properly. This one does not have that problem. Rice comes out perfect every time. It is a joy to cook with. Highly recommend.I don't have much experience with other cookers, but this one works great for a family of four. It also can cook other things, but I haven't tested that out."
+2,Great item,"I love this machine. It makes perfect rice. I've tried long grain white, short grain brown, mixed, and steel cut oats too. Always perfect!"
+2,Perfect rice and oatmeal,"I would have given this product five stars if the instructions had been clearer. I had to refer to You Tube and Martha Stewart to figure out the clock, timer and how to cook oatmeal. ""New crop and old crop rice affects the water measurement."" I'm still trying to figure that one out. However, on the up side, this rice cooker produces perfect rice and oatmeal. I especially like the convenience of the time delay and 12 hour warming features. The whole family loves this rice cooker."
+2,The cooked rice smells good to heaven,"It's really my pleasure to cook with this rice cooker. I always set the cook time as 6:30AM, the tasty smell just sweetened my dream, I love it.I rank it as the best rice cooker ever in the world, I marketed this product to all my friends, it worth of the money if they knew how beautiful the rice is cooked.I am very critical on food, but this rice cooker just broke me down, I don't have any negative words on it. O...hold on....there IS ONE - the price.I can use it forever, and will buy a bigger one when I got married.Jessica Liu"
+2,Awesome rice cooker!,Once of the best appliances we have ever owned. The rice comes out perfect every time!
+2,Our previous Zojirushi was better,"We bought this rise cooker to replace our old one and were a bit disappointed. First of all this devise takes much more time to cook and there are too many settings for us, you have to know the exact kind of rice you got in order to make it perfect. But when you do know it makes the best rice!"
+2,fantastic machine just consider 2 points afore you buy,"fantastic rice and oatmeal. the only problem i've encountered is that there is no ""steamer tray"" - i mention because ""the ultimate rice cooker cookbook"" has recipes that use a steamer tray - whatever. i wasn't planning on that to begin with but might be helpful if available in a fancier zojirushi. the other consideration is capacity. it's ok for me because there are just two of us, but this size could be wrong for you if you have kids and want leftovers. (i get sick of the same meal after two days and that's usually all i get in terms of leftovers - perfect!) this machine is worth it's weight in gold for oatmeal alone. incredibly easy to use and to clean. i'm reviewing because other reviewers helped me make my decision and now it's my turn."
+2,Excellent quality!,"The texture and taste of the rice cooked in this cooker is superior comparing with those cooked with the usual cheap ones. It's especially good on cooking brown rice. Only 4 stars because it takes longer than the traditional rice cooker (almost 2 hours for brown rice). Though there's a quick cooking option, its result is not as good as the longer hours option. Overall - very satisfied."
+2,Great rice maker worth the price!,"Okay - I know the price is high and that's why it took me months to order this rice maker. I have now been using it for about a year and it is one of the best purchases I ever made - worth every penny! It has perfectly cooked everything I have tried (my fav = sticky rice), long grain, short grain, brown, white, sweet, even oatmeal. I use it several times a week and have never had a problem. It still looks and works like the day I bought it. It plays charming little songs to signal the start and end of the program and keeps the rice hot and moist for hours. One tip - don't place the top plate in the dishwasher. I ignored the instructions and put it is the dishwasher - it still works, but it is discolored."
+2,Awesome Rice Cooker,"I've had dozens of rice cookers over the years, I only wish I had gotten this one sooner. So nice not to have to throw away rice when it's only a few hours old. Well worth the price!"
+2,Zojirushi Rice cookers,"I have owned one of these rice cookers for a number of years, and decided to give a couple of them for gifts. They are an excellent unit.I was very happy with the service from Amazon."
+2,great rice cooker,"Just brought it today, not from Amazon, but from Chinatown in NYC. No shipping charge and price is less expensive. My wife used it with Japanese rice today, it was wonderful.One advice: Amazon does not have the best price those days, even I brought a lots of thing from Amazon. You need shop around.Enjoy."
+2,Cooked rice tastes great!,"Disclaimer, I am a Japanese, I have eaten rice since I was a baby; therefore, I can tell you if the rice is really authentic or not. No matter what a great Japanese sushi joint is, if the rice isn't perfected, it ruins the sushi. So I really wanted to buy a superb rice cooker (without super price) and I can sincerely say ""This Is It!""Compared to the old rice cooker we have been using, the difference is noticeable. Each rice grain looks standing up and it looks beautiful (and tasty). I only tried regular/sushi but when I made sushi using the mode, it came out great too. I am very satisfied with the purchase."
+2,hidekos gift,"My friend Hideko has wanted a new rice cooker for some time now, and she is very happy with the zojirushi rice cooker. She makes rice every day and she just loves it. Thank You Al"
+2,perfect cooker,"I tried Panasonic, Tiger and of course, microwave cooker too, this one is like a Ferrari of cookers, I set the timer to have oatmeal in the morning and perfect rice (white, brown, pink and black) in the evening, life is too short, just get it and enjoy."
+2,Fantastic,"I really like the rice cooker, heared about it before. But I have a serious problem. I didn't notice that it only can be used under 120 voltage. I used it under 240 voltage and now it can not work! I don't know what to do, please contact me to tell me what to do next. Thank you!"
+1,broke after limited uses,"I finally bought what I thought was going to be a quality rice maker and was really excited about it. Probably used it around 40 times in 3 years maximum. It broke and according to them it is not the battery. Which Is ridiculous in itself that you have to replace after such a short time for such a high cost. I will think long and hard about purchasing any Zojirushi product again, specially after reading some excellent reviews on many other products that are substantially less. I am not going to fix this thing, just to have them look at it is going to cost me over $35.00 if I am lucky. I am just going to buy an inexpensive rice maker that the reviews say the rice doesn't stick and then toss it if it breaks in 3 years and not be so irritated that it cost me so much money."
+2,Replacing a 15 year old unit!!,"WOW - after 15 years of service, my Zojirushi Rice Cooker finally called it quits. This is one of the best - and well used appliances I have EVER owned! I am excited to see what the new technology brings to the table...hope it is as good as the first one!!"
+1,Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker,Unfortunately we didn't get to use this as we fell for the old 120 volt appliance into a 240 volt supply. Blew the buggery out of it. Be warned that if you want to use it in Australia it is not dual voltage. A good thing to remember if buying other appliances from America.
+1,Not worth the money,The instructions are the worst I have ever seen! Right now I cannot tell if the d@#$ thing is even cooking rice! Buy one of the cheaper cookers and save yourself a lot of headaches!
+2,Simply Amazing,The Zajirushi NS-ZCC10 rice cooker really does turn cheap and unappetizing rice into something delicious. I tested it with a batch of old cheap rice that was sitting in the cabinet (and with good reason) and it remarkably transformed the taste. The rice raw had that familiar unappealing smell to it that reflected its poor taste but after being cooked with this rice cooker there was no trace of it. Excellent product.
+2,love it.,Yes it's pricey but so worth it! I probably have spent this much over the years for cheap ones.Our 24yr old son requested this for Christmas and he LOVES it. I decided to get one for myself after his recommendation. No regrets
+2,Slippery Feet,Makes excellent rice. Easy to use and usefull features. It slides on counter when buttons are pushed. Feet should be more rubbery to stick better. Need two hands to operate with one hand holding onto the unit. Still a fine product that does what it's intended to do.Highly recommended. I found mine for $135.
+2,Induction Heating Model (NH-VBC18),"I have reviewed the latest Zojirushi induction rice cooker (NH-VBC18) under that item. Previously, this new model was not available from Amazon.com but now is.If you are in the market for a superb rice cooker, please read my review. The new model is more expensive (approximately $225) but uses magnetic induction technology to produce even heating throughout the cook cycle. I have gotten excellent brown rice with this new machine."
+2,An unusual furry tale,"In the dead of winter, her marrige over, a young woman leaves the city with her two cats and drives north with little more than a few cans of Spam and the vague hope of reinventing herself from ground zero. Outside all is white, but inside, her live begins to unfold before her in vivid color. Wishes can come true in the cabin - but will Vinny the cat's one special wish finally help the woman find her way to a true sense of peace? A very surreal book, sometimes confusing, but never dull. The two cats - clever, talkative Vinny, who claims to have had thousands of past lives; the innocent, quiet dancer Sophie - and a dull witted yet loyal polar bear named Simon provided the humor, and the woman was a powerful, inspiring character. Unusual, but worth reading."
+2,"Once into it, a wonderful and uplifting read.","Betsy Howie's Snow took me a few pages to get into -- she starts without providing the context upon which we readers tend to depend. I also feared that the book would be an angst-filled and self-absorbed ramble...it starts out feeling that way. After 20 pages, I was hooked. With creativity, humor, and heart, Howie takes us through a woman's self-discovery and her meeting of herself. There were moments when I felt I had lost the storyline, but that was due to my concrete thinking rather than any fault of the author. She asks the reader to stretch reality, break out of the dictates of linear time and one-dimensional experience, and imagine an inner world as real and tangible as the one we usually think of as ""reality."" I loved the cat, Vinny, who gently encourages the narrator on her journey of self-discovery. I loved that Vinny, himself, ended up learning about self-acceptance, truth, and happiness. I recommend this book highly!"
+1,Too nervewracking to be enjoyable.,"I'm usually a good judge of which books I'll love, but not this time. My friend warned me that Snow quickly disolves into psychobabble, but was worth reading for the cat antics. Right she was! Perhaps I didn't feel well the day I began reading this annoying book, but within the first 20 pages, I hated it. It was hard to finish, but I was intrigued with the unusual talents the cats displayed, and I kept hoping the story would become less uncomfortable to read. It just had no flow. The subject matter did not bother me, but the way it was written did. I hardly ever read a book I don't want to finish, but this one was a struggle. To the author's credit, I found Vinny and Sophie the cats very charming. Perhaps Ms. Howie's next book will be easier on the nerves."
+2,Camera as described and works,"Thanks, camera as described. Works as expected or hoped. Thanks, camera as described. Works as expected or hoped.Thanks, camera as described. Works as expected or hoped."
+2,Great Product -- Wrong Color,"An excellent, sturdy stability ball. Using it for heavy dumbbell presses and it feels very solid. Has not lost any air after a week of fairly heavy use. Be forewarned that the color is red, not the purple shown."
+2,Heavyweight,"I looked at a lot of balls before I chose this one. I wanted one that would hold my 400 pounds without busting and leaving me in the floor. This ball fits the bill! It is very sturdy and comfortable. I bought it to use as a desk chair and ordered the 75cm because I thought it would be more comfortable. Let me tell you, the ball is huge! I probably should have bought the 65cm, but this one fits my 6 foot 3 inch husband perfectly. We're very pleased with it. I feel safe bouncing on it and my kids love to play with it also. Oh, and I pumped the ball up by hand with assistance from my 5 year old using the included pump with no trouble at all."
+2,Nice Thick Stability Ball,"Nice high quality ball. The pump isn't great, but better than I feared based on other reviews. It did the job. Ball is true to size."
+2,Makes a great desk chair,"I use this ball as a desk chair and it meets my needs perfectly. For some context, I'm 6'1"", 200 lbs, and my desktop is at 30"" with 25"" clearance underneath. I inflated the ball to almost exactly 75 cm without any concerns. The included pump is adequate, but you'll pump for 15 minutes or so. The plastic plugs seal up the ball just fine, and come out easily enough with the help of a pointy object. I haven't had to do this but once initially to adjust the amount of air. It has held the pressure pretty much constant for 5 weeks now. The ball does not pick up lint and dust, so it stays looking clean. I like that it's rated for so much weight--it doesn't feel at all vulnerable to bursting, even when I bounce on it, which is a nearly automatic reaction to sitting on the thing."
+2,Good quality fitness ball - great addition to my normal workout.,"I had previously owned a flimsy at-home non-professional fitness ball - I stopped using it because the quality was so poor. Workouts were a joke. I started looking for a replacement. After reading all of the reviews, I purchased thie GoFit 65cm Stability Ball. Its awesome - exactly what I was looking for. Loved the quality. Its a perfect addition to my normal ab workouts.I agree with other users that pumping up the ball with the supplied hand-held pump was a bit of a pain but after it was inflated, I haven't had to mess with it.Also, after reading reviews about the ball not inflating to the proper size, I decided on the 65cm ball even though I'm only 5' 5"". It works great."
+2,Therapy Ball,After a serious fall I had balance problems and use of this ball to help work on my balance was recommended. It was easy to inflate and maintains inflation well. I know it has lots of other uses in body work and I would recommend it for its sturdy construction.
+2,It's a Nice Ball,"Not sure why I bought this. There are 2 exercises that I enjoy doing. But it is fun, even though it is huge and takes up lots of room! Hard to ignore."
+1,Cant get the stopper to stay,"So excited to get this.. but have tried and tried to get the white stopper to stay where it should. Others have tried as well, but no luck it keeps slipping out. Now maybe I am doing something wrong, but when something which seems simple takes so much energy time and effort, well something is wrong with the product. I have not had the joy of using it yet as it does look strong and of good quality. Sigh."
+2,Stability Ball,I had absolutely no trouble pumping this ball. I'm 71 and had it inflated in a few minutes. It has not lost air at all. This ball is very sturdy.
+1,Too Soft - Not firm - Loses Air Quickly - Not good for Chair,"As stated in the subject line, this product may be a good fitness ball but not firm enough to be a chair."
+1,"""Professional??""","I ordered this as it was advertized as being professional grade, like what you would expect to find in a good health club gym or the like. This ball seems no different than most others i've seen and used. I'm about 210lbs and when i use the ball for any exercise that involves sitting on it or laying on it the ball changes shape temporarily. When i get off of the ball it's not a ball so much as an orb. it returns to a round shape but for being as sturdy as Go-Fit seems to claim this thing seems to be crap. I'd recommend looking for something that is actually heavy duty if that's what you're needing. There are way too many junk exercise balls on the market and this one is a slightly better than average version. The 75cm size is really large too."
+1,Pump broke before finishing the ball,"The pump already looked fishy, it had some remains of contact glue at the top end of the pump. 15 minutes ( 65 cm on the way ) the top part comes off..I guess with contact glue I will be able to fix the pump, still...The ball itself so far holds well, not sure if one is supposed to sit on it when its not fully inflated though..T."
+1,Not good for regular use,"This ball is great when it's inflated, but it doesn't seem to stay that way for long. When I pump it up on a Monday, it's already soft by Tuesday and needs another pump to be usable for anything but bouncing around. I'm pretty disappointed with its performance but waited too long to start using it and therefore am unable to return it..."
+2,Gorgeous and reliable,"I've owned this ball about 6 weeks now and I use it as my desk ""chair"". The wonderful dark purple color looks great in my office and it was very easy to blow up with the included pump. Durable so far--I've taken it to a weekend training and back with no problems and after the initial ""breaking in"" period, I've only had to add air once--as I expected. I am very sensitive, but detected little or no odor when I opened the package. My only suggestion to the manufacturer is that they include a plastic tool to ease out the stopper. I had one from a previous ball and it works more easily than a coin."
+1,Sudden Death of a Ball,"The Amazon return period expired on Feb. 7Almost to the day two months later the ball i was comfortably sitting on at worked popped and deflated and landed me on the floor during a business meeting.Embarrassed? A little. Especially because I have been telling everybody int the office hwo great this ball is and how well it works for me.I will return it to Amazon and will send e message to the manufacturer. Fortunately nobody was hurt.I hope the company will replace the ball without any problems, especially since there were no sharp objects involved and I think I am not too heavy at 195 lb.I'll continue writing when I receive a reply from the manufacturer or Amazon."
+2,Having a Ball!,Received this ball yesterday and was impressed that it came with both a pump and a DVD/CD with instructions for use. It took about 10 minutes to pump it up and it was immediately ready. I have not viewed the DVD yet and I have not read any of the instructions yet. I got some professional introduction to how to use the ball from my physical therapist. The quality of the ball is SOLID and it looks like it will last for a long time to come. The price on Amazon is better than local stores. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone that would listen.
+2,Good value,"It's exactly what I expected. A good value for a large and sturdy stability ball, though inflating it for first use with the included manual pump was a bit of a workout!"
+2,Happy with this and having a ball,"This ball is made of thick and durable plastic -- seems more heavy-duty than the balls at my gym. I use it as an office chair in addition to using it for exercises. The hand pump worked fine. I followed the instructions and filled the ball half way, left it overnight and completed filling it the next day. All-total, filling the ball took only 15 minutes. They provided very clear instructions on how to measure the filled ball. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the instructions mentioned a bicycle pump needle attachment that wasn't included in my box."
+1,too soft,"The GoFit 65cm Professional Stability Ball is not equal in quality to the stability balls at our local gym.The ball seems too soft and pliable. I would investigate other brands, or see what your local gym is usingbefore ordering. ""Professional"" seems to be a bit of a stretch!"
+2,exercise ball,"really like this item. Very durable and strong. Had other ball before but this one is very nice. Ball does not lose air, is strong and can hold significant weight."
+1,be careful,they don't tell you different heights need different sizes.... til you have to pay over half the price to return it! BE CAREFUL... they aren't... very disappointing!
+1,"If I could get it inflated, I could rate it...","I just got the GoFit ball. It came with a handbook with excercise options. An instruction DVD on using the ball, a hand pump and a white plastic piece I assume it related to the pump or plug to the ball. The ball already has a similiar white plug in place. There are NO instructions on how to get the ball inflated. The pump does not fit into where I assume to pump air into it. No matter what Itry I can not get the ball to take any air. If I could inflate the darn ball, I would be able to rate its performance. If you can not get air into it, it is completely useless."
+1,"Balls are mislabeled - this is actually a 65cm, that's marked as 75","These balls are excellent. I use one at work as a chair and was buying another for exercise at home. Very good product, but my low rating is due to the fact that Amazon apparently received a batch of balls that are mislabeled. I have 65cm Go Fit balls at home and this 75cm is exactly the same size. My 75cm Go Fit that I have at work is noticeably larger.I've returned this ball once and Amazon (as they always do) gave me excellent customer service and sent out a replacement. Regrettably, the replacement is also a 65cm marked as 75cm."
+2,Can hold a big girl!,"I haven't tried the DVD yet so no feedback on that, but I really like the ball itself.Being my first stability ball, I was a little worried about it being able to hold me (a BIG girl at 5'8"" & approx. 260 lbs), but it does, and I can already feel/see the difference.It was easy fill, and has lost very little pressure over a couple of weeks worth of daily use. It lost enough to open up & pump back up, but nothing like some of the horror stories below.The color wasn't as shown, which was fine with me - not trying to color coordinate my excercise equipment or anything . . ."
+2,Great Ball,"I love this ball. I use it for workouts, and also my chair for at the desk. I find this to be a very sturdy ball. Inflating it was not very hard. I found that if you can use a air compressor that was much easier than the hand pump. It is a very sturdy ball and not a lot of things stick to it which is nice for around the house. It was also big enough for me to use, I am 6'2 so if your tall this will work for you."
+1,Printed exercises on ball? why?,"This ball would get 5 stars, but they decided to print out exercises on the ball itself, turning the nice stick free ball into a swiffer. And since the newly printed part has different rubber than the rest, it will probably become lopsided much quicker than it should. I want to send it back but I really hate returning online purchases."
+1,Bait-and-Switch - BUYER BEWARE!!,"I ordered the ""75cm GoFit COMMERCIAL GRADE Stability Ball"" that is pictured.What I received was the less expensive ""GoFit 2000lb. Professional Grade Core Stability Ball"" that has cartoon characters on it, the very same one that I had previously purchased at a local BIG 5 for around $15 and had returned because of poor quality... NOT HAPPY!!."
+2,Great Ball,"I sit on this ball as an alternative to a desk chair. I use this ball many hours a day, at 190lbs. Besides slowly and decidedly building up my core muscles this ball is also used for situps, extension and flexion work. It is a great price and a solid product."
+2,Go Fit 65cm stability ball,"I use these balls for desk chairs. The last two balls developed leaks so I looked for a ball with a sturdier, thicker rubber. So far this Go Fit ball seems to fit the bill."
+2,A great replacement for my office chair,"I work in software so I often sit at a computer for long periods of time which has caused me some back issues. I've traded my office chair for this exercise ball. It is a great size and feels very sturdy. I don't imagine I could pop it unless I really tried. I didn't watch the included DVD as I'm not using this ball for exercise so I can't say if the DVD content is any good or not. The hand pump works fine, although it does take a little while to inflate the ball. Once inflated it holds air well. If you need a decent exercise ball for exercise or just sitting on this is a good one."
+1,"Ordered 2, both failed the first day",Found the product not to be durable. Both balls split in the first day of use so they seem too fragile for the intended use.
+1,Never got round,"My wife loves this ball. She likes its color and thinks it is very sturdy. I, however, think that we have a defective ball. No matter how de/inflated I make the ball, it never becomes a sphere. With the help of a bicycle pump and the enclosed plastic tip I was able to inflate the ball to its recommended 65cm ( I used a tailors tape to measure), but I was far from round. The ball has three 'lobes'. I've read great things about GoFit, so this is probably an anomaly. I would have returned, but my wife doesn't mind."
+1,Research this thoroughly before you buy one for an office chair,"I bought this ball to use as an office chair without reading up enough on the matter. I thought it would burn calories and improve posture, but as it turns out the ball really doesn't do much of either. An article at the N Y Times said that according to a 2008 study, performing clerical work at a desk while sitting on an exercise ball burns about four more calories an hour than the same activity in a chair, or roughly only 30 extra calories in a typical workday. And a Dutch study found that the disadvantages, including spinal shrinkage, may outweigh any advantages. All I know is that my back and hip joints hurt after I used this, and the ball didn't work out as an office chair. It might be fine if you want it for other exercise, but that wasn't what I purchased it for."
+1,not good quality,I bought this ball because of the cheap price. You get what you pay for. The ball was not the size specified and I could not keep it still. It was thin and not good quality. I have previously owned a different brand and I go to the gym regularly and this ball is awful compared to others! I threw it in the trash.
+1,Product is not what is being advertised!,"The ball that had arrived is not the ball that is pictured in the description. It's not even a GoFit brand ball. The product description is not just misleading it's a lie. The ""ball"" isn't even round. It's an oblate spheroid and you can see the drip marks of rubber under a 100W equivalent compact fluorescent light 5+ feet away from the light source. The ball has dark black smudge marks/stains on it. It doesn't look anything like the picture that is used for the item. I will be attempt to get a full refund! This is the actual ball that you will be receiving!gpct203 red is the model that is on the box that this ball came in. The site below shows the same ball with those textured stripes going around it.[...]"
+2,Attention Doulas! Great as a birthing ball!!,As a Birth Doula I purchased this ball to test it out before I reccommended it to my clients to use as a birth ball. It was easy to blow up with the hand pump provided; it only took about 20 minutes (following the overnight directions) your arms get a bit of a workout! I have had friends and family using it and not being exactly gentle! It has held up well. I reccommend following the height guidelines when you purchase your ball. I have all three sizes and they really are for the heights they reccommend. I think this is a good product if your looking for an exercise ball or a birth ball.
+2,Good product,"I bought this over five months ago to replace a leaky ball (a different brand). This one is still firm from the initial inflation. It's round, it's the specified size, and it doesn't leak. What more can you ask of a ball?"
+1,Hand pump does not have enough pressure,"Ball is ok, hand pump cannot produce enough pressure to fully inflate ball to proper pressure. Has strong plastic smell even after washing. Would not purchase another one"
+2,Excellent Product,"This product is a quality item. 75mm is larger than your normal Stability Ball, but perfect if you are looking for a Stability Ball to replace your desk chair."
+2,a little bigger than I thought it would be,"Have only used the ball a few times. I use it for sit ups and ""gluteus work out.well made and sturdy. a little bigger than I expected but I may have filled it up a bit too much."
+1,Not Working As Advertised,We purchased the so called Professional Stability Ball and it has leaked since we received it. The air inlet leaks and make the ball not functional.
+1,GoFit 75cm Pro Stability Ball,"The worst purchase I have ever made on Amazon. First it wasn't even the ball I bought. It was a Diff. model than the one shown on the screen. The ball has stupid Cartoon Characters doing exercises on the ball, which I now realize that you show a diif. ball because that one would never sell. Do not buy this ball save your money."
+2,Great exercise ball/office chair replacement!,"I bought this ball a few weeks ago to replace my office chair. I had heard of the posture (and toning) benefits of just sitting on an exercise ball all day, and I have to tell you that it is true! My back used to ache after a long day at the office sitting in my traditional chair. But with this ball, I feel more energized and can lean back on the ball periodically for an invigorating back stretch. Plus, I can take 5 minutes here and there to get in my daily crunches, push-ups and other exercises. I only have to re-inflate the ball once a week as it holds its air well, even after sitting on it all day.I highly recommend this ball to anyone looking for either a desk chair alternative or just an exercise ball for use in your home gym."
+2,Does Its Job,"Good quality and does its job. Unlike some others, my ball doesn't seem to leak air. I have had it for almost a year and the amount of air inside it is relatively the same as I put in. Its also a little better quality than the stability balls in my gym. All in all, a good product."
+1,Pump broke during first inflation,The cheap plastic pump broke while inflating it for the first time. The ball itself seems fine so far. It's not quite at the recommended circumference because of the pump breaking. I ordered a separate pump to fill it the rest of the way.
+1,They really need to improve the pump,"While I think it's a good quality ball, the pump is terrible. Mine broke before it was fully inflated. The thing is about as cheap as they can possibly make it.Very disappointing that they can't provide a higher quality product."
+1,NOT 75 CM,"just bought the 75cm Go Fit Proball. It was delivered quickly; however, when inflated, it is clearly not 75cm in diameter - though it's printed on the ball. In actuality, it's 55 cm. This is annoying."
+1,i don't want the exercises painted on the ball!!!,"I intended to use this ball in my office, but it arrived (totally unlike the picture) with cartoony hieroglypics of a man doing exercises all over the ball. It looks stupid and I cannot use it in my office. What a lie. Also, it didn't come with a pump, even though it says there is one on the box!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,I am angry.,"I ordered this ball. First it get lost in transit. I took my refund and ordered it again. Then the ball came, it writes 75 cm. both on ball and on package but the ball is actually 65 cm. !!! I have measured it with a tape and it rolls through a 65 cm. width area. I`m gonna order this again but only god knows what`ll i get.Also the real problem is; most people do not measure their balls ( LOL ) and with this product coming with a package stating that it is 75 i believe most people use the wrong-sized balls. The reason for me to write this is; i tried to contact their customer services. They do not answer or return to your complains..."
+1,not happy,This ball has to be re-infalted every other day. I do use it every day and the air loss is such that it HAS to be re-inflated.
+2,Stability ball,Just want I wanted. However using the pump they provide may take a while to blow up. I'd recommend a bicycle pump. Good price and I'm happy with the ball.
+1,Small,"I wanted to use this as my desk chairNopeIt was too small and was like I was sitting in the floor.Also, the pump they provide is horrible...pleas to be pumping for another 20 min just to inflate."
+1,Bad package,The package said it contains threaded nozzle for bicycle hand pump. It do miss that in the package. I guess i received the used product.I would not recommend this product.
+1,You will not get the color shown,"I compared products and was looking forward to the color purple but received a red ball instead. Amazon offered a partial credit but be warned, if color matters, purple is not what you will get!"
+1,Not too useful without a functional pump!,The ball itself seems like it would be nice and sturdy -- unfortunately you need to actually put air into it. The accompanying pump is completely non-functional. The only exercise we are going to have with the GoFit Stability ball is the effort it takes to return it.Update a week later: OK...finally found a different pump and managed to inflate the ball. I have to say the quality of the GoFit Ball is excellent. But I leaving them with one star -- as the pump you are paying for should actually work!
+2,Good for the price,"This 4x memory card has 492 pages of memory. The only drawback is that you select the active page with two slide switches. Not bad if you understand binary, but a little hard for 7 year olds."
+2,Intriguing and Invigorating,"This was a novel I found by accident when looking for another ""Night,"" but after reading the description, gave it a try. One should definitely give it a try. The prose is very involving. It draws one in and never lets go. So many questions, so many answers. One's imagination becomes a best friend as the narrative process unfolds. It is a treasure trove of literary talent.The reason why it's not five stars as opposed to four is because I still left a bit confused! But it's very enriching and will leave you a happy reader."
+2,This can be the beginning,"Bilge Karasu was the most finest, delicate author of this intriguing turkish language. But, yet, this book is a very anxious but still twisting reading: just like the reality. So, if one day, some publisher will have the idea to translate his Garden of Trespassed Cats, then, you'll find one of the most important writers of the century; like Louis-Rene des Forets... and others... destined to be unknown of course..."
+1,disappointed,i bought it for a play i bought 5 the mislead you thinking the skirt comes with it and the straps arent even sewed on its just a big piece of fabric
+1,Toby Keith CD's,"Although the CD's themselves are in fair condition the box in which the set came in is terrible, seperating from its backing the plastic tray which holds the CD's could have at least been re-affixed to the card?"
+2,Great old school Toby,This box set is a must for people that love Toby Keith's old school music.It's got his first three albums.This is back when Toby Keith had some REALLY good songs out.I'm not much into his newer stuff at all.It sounds nothing like this.Buy this if you're a fan of his earlier music like I am.
+2,Awesome!!!,This book was so thought pravoking and such a blessing. I recommend this for anyone that feels that their life is not where they want it to be.
+1,not exactly all that deep or intricate,"well, it's kind of hippy, hoppy, someone learned to play the slide, and i suppose there are some beats on it, but man, it sure is a great big disappointment--this music is not challenging or interesting or even all that different. if you just want something that will go in the background or maybe while you're chemically enhanced, this will do as well as a doors record or something else, but it is not worth any hype at all. it's like low rent version of Arnold or maybe Gomez. they obviously think that they are very cool though. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... hubris......"
+2,not as brilliant as some make it out to be,"OK first thing's first, I love the beta band. Secondly, they're a typical prog band. If you can imagine Stone Roses inviting Kraftwerk for an acoustic jam session (NOT an album recording though) you may get some idea of what this album is about.Standout tracks for ANYONE are Dry The Rain (of course), Inner Meet Me, She's the One, and Needles in my Eyes. Some of the other songs on the album are just too average and boring but good as background music when you're busy doing something.In some ways, the third album is more complete and much more accessible."
+2,The closest thing I can compare this to is...,"'Meddle'/'Atom Heart Mother' era Pink Floyd. That's not a bad thing -- that's a good thing (I did say 'Meddle' era, not the later stuff, after all) V-e-r-y atmospheric, v-e-r-y psychedelic. Oh, I know, it's probably neither of those things to a lot of you, but that's MY take on this collection. And it's probably a reference more people can relate to than obscure/British bands a lot of people have never heard of. Hey, I LIKE this cd. But I didn't find it groundbreaking. It's simply tilling some ground that hasn't been harvested in a while."
+2,One of the more original albums I have ever heard,"I bought this with the intention of being slighlty dissappointed since AP made the incredibly bold statement of saying that they are the last ""great"" pop band of the millenium. There is no denying the fact that the way I heard music was completely revolutionized even with the first listen of The Three E.P's. The patience, imagination, and originality shown in this collection of tunes is not given true justice with my petty description. Buy this if you want to be blown away by the capabilities of music. This is the coolest thing I have heard since DJ Shadow's Entroducing. Saying that these four guys are the real deal is a drastic understatement."
+2,Super stuff for pop-jazzy-electro tribal lovers,"This band is great. I loved it since I first listened to it. You just need to listen to the first 2 minutes of the first song on the CD, and you will fall in love. Some LA rythm mixed with afro-tribal-punky-jazzy metropolitan atmospheres. Great, there are also birds singing in the background. A true bible of love and peace, only that it is written in notes, and nice words too in the lyrics! Peace :-)"
+2,beta beta good,"Pardon me, Mr. Owen, but weren't you a character in ""High Fidelity""?""Dry the Rain"" is as representative of the band as any other song, and I often bob my head while listening to it.That notwithstanding, this is an excellent, quirky cd. Some songs are more straightforward, others are weird instrumental fun. Kind of like Cornershop without the South Asian influence."
+1,Disappointing,"This review is for people possibly looking into the Beta Band because of their single on the High Fidelity soundtrack. Drying the Rain is a great song, but unfortunately the formula that makes it a great song does not carry over to the rest of the album. It really is just a bunch of noise. Main stream music fans should pass this up and stick to the soundtrack. Trust Me."
+1,Learning how different tastes are,"This CD isn't bad if you like repetitive lyrical phrases without meaning, looping samples, speech that repeats and says nothing (like ""pushin' out"" over and over and over and over again). I can perceive some talent somewhere in here, but this group is making music CDs that mostly lack music. Where's the music?Some songs start, seem to have potential to develop into something, and then don't. Now, having said all that, there are a few worthwhile cuts, a couple that are quite good. So ultimately, if you like to have more music than incoherent mixes of various sounds, then you have simply to decide whether or not you're willing to pay $3 or $4 a cut.I'll admit: maybe I just don't get it, but if you can find a place to sample everything on this album I think you'll find I'm vindicated."
+1,soundtrack when you're on a bad trip!,"this is one of the worse band and album ive ever heard in my life. this stupid ambitious but pretentious album shows no signs of songwriting. even the open-minded people will be forced to close their minds to keep this trash out. The only group who's better off with this kind of brit-wants-to-be-american-music, is Gomez. So listen to them instead! this guys (Beta Band)are losers. what a waste of space."
+2,cool,"I don't think Mr. Owen knows what he's talking about. I bought this CD the day after watching High Fidelity on video. This CD took off right where the scene in the record store ended. It's music that you just sit down and chill to, knodding your head along with the rythmn. I highly recommend this CD."
+2,In my rotation for weeks!,"The Beta Band was such a refreshing discovery for me ina time when I feel like sounding the death knell of rock and roll. Don't ask anyone to pigeonhole this band. It can't be done, as they truly have an eclectic style. It is risky to put such a catchy, brilliant song at the beginning of a CD the way they've done with ""Dry the Rain"" and then have more exploratory stuff for the duration, but the Beta Band has pulled this off nicely! The rhythms and instrumentation are fantastic and unusual. I can't recommend this highly enough to the both the weekend music fan and also to the connosieur of good music! This is catchy yet complex, accessible yet original. END END"
+2,Fantastically imaginitive,"A great collection of really quite original tunes, with a couple of superb ballads.Thank God I stumbled on to this band, they give a rare sense of hope to modern experimental music."
+2,Lectures To My Students,"I think this book is a requrement for anyone that is in the ministry. I found a lot of nuggets embeded in the book. Principles that the author provide for the reader are applicable to life and other disciplines. If you are seeking to enrich your theology education, I highly recommend this book. Written hundreds of years ago, Spurgeon's ideas and concepts transcends time. This book will be a part of my library for years to come. In fact, I purchased a copy for my brother since he is in the ministry."
+2,Inspiration for enriching ministry.,"I am using the book ""Lectures to my Students"" by C. H. Spurgeon in my Homelitics class. Spurgeon's insights have enlarged my horizions as to how I read and analyse The Holy Scriptures. The book has enhanced my teaching greatly."
+1,Tiny Print,"Seller did a great job getting this to me in a timely fashion, no complaints there; however, the text within the book is terribly small, looks like someone zoomed out and then printed all the pages, they don't even fill the page normally (2 inch margins on the left and right and 3-5 inch margins on the top and bottom). Was excited to get the book, but not very excited about the print size"
+1,A wonderful teaching aid,"This is one of the most helpful books for teaching that I have found. Spurgeon is known as ""Prince of Preachers"" and he really is a great teacher. I an certanly thankful He left some of his work for us to use. His ancedotes are great."
+1,THIS IS AN ABRIGED EDITION - PLUS IN VERY SMALL PRINT,This is an abriged edition (although it says unabriged in the product description) and the print is VERY small.
+1,Great content...Poor format,"These are great lectures by Spurgeon, but the format of the book is very poor. It is a photo reproduction of one of the original editions and the type is VERY small and hard to read. There are other editions, Eerdmans for example, that are much better for a similar price."
+2,FANTASTIC!,"This book is exactly what I was looking for. It is well-written, clear, comprehensive, interesting, and very insightful. I learned more from this one book than from two months worth of newspapers, magazines and TV news programs. I give it my highest recommendation, and encourage every American to buy it!"
+2,This is how textbooks should be written!,"Of the 5 books I own that explain Seismic Refraction principles, Professor Burger is the only one who took the time to walk you thru step-by-step on interpreting a Seismogram. That is the sign of a true teacher and an Author who's not afraid of a little extra effort to help his students practically apply the knowlege. I only wish I lived closer to attend his classes!I do agree with the others in that an IBM PC version of the diskettes is long overdue, but this book still gets my 5 star rating!"
+2,Satisfied,The copy of the poster was a little larger than expected but I was able to make it work with my Japanese inspired room decor. I wish it came in a smaller size 11x20 or 8x10. I would order if it came in smaller prints.
+1,Boring,Was surprised at how boring this book was. A lot of blah blah about things I cared nothing about. A relative of mine was Norma Baden Wallace who was known as the Last Madam and Queen of the Underworld. She wasn't mentioned.
+2,Well done!,I came across this book while on vacation in New Orleans. The book is extremely well put together and the historical photos interesting. The testimonies by the women involved in the life make the book hard to put down and make for more factual and better reading than any scholarly reasearch book on the topic. This is a must have for anyone interested in the topic or as a coffee table book.
+2,why is this out of print???,"I recently bought this book for my wife and had a terrible time finding it (and it was very expensive). She has loved John Masefield for who knows how long (since she was a child) and has shared favorite poems with me from this book. I have also read some of them and they are wonderful poetry and imaginitive enough for all aged readers and some powerful and beautiful enough to bring tears to myself. Highly recommended for anyone who loves the sea. I was lucky enough to find a nice hardcover with paintings that capture some of the sensations of the sea. Poems like ""Sea Fever"" are classics that frequently printed elsewhere (and quoted in a Star Trek movie :)), and it should be reprinted and made available in the United States where publishers seem unable to identify what American readers are intelligent enough to comprehend. Get this from the library if you do not feel like the investment."
+1,Blatant Pixies Ripoff,"The first time I heard this song, I would easily have given it 4 stars. Great music, decent vocals...in fact, I enjoyed it a great deal. The second time I heard this song, I thought, ""Hmm...this sounds awfully familiar for some reason, but I'm not sure why."" The third time I played this song, I played ""Caribou"" by the Pixies immediately afterward and figured out where I had heard it before.This song is basically a melange of Pixies songs, primarily ""Caribou,"" grafted together and repackaged under this band's name. That said, there is nothing remotely innovative or even creative to be found here. Yes, it's a nice song, but it's basically been done already, and it's been done infinitely better.Please, I beg of you: Direct your funds to their rightful recipient by purchasing either ""Come on Pilgrim"" or ""Wave of Mutilation."" Don't waste your time on this inferior knock-off."
+1,It was good while it lasted...,"The device worked wonderfully when it worked. Unfortunately for myself, it died after only two weeks of light use. Your mileage may vary."
+2,signal not very good,"i ended up not using it that often. great in the car, and near distance.however, compare to the cell phone signal, it has some low level noise.you can still continue the conversation, however..."
+2,Fair deal,Price: goodSize: very goodRange: fair (some noise when there I'm in another room)Battery life: good
+1,Echo,"Had to return this one. It echos back to the the called party. My hearing isn't the best and I needed to run the volume all the way up. If I held it pushed in hard the echo goes away. The manual says to turn the volume down to eliminate echo. Great, but, then I can't hear. Ordering a model with the mike further away from the speaker."
+1,Quick Tip,When I first got my Bluetooth device I was very happy because it is compact and very useful when driving.After a month I started getting a lot of static and even thought I had my cel on my belt.
+1,Would have given it a Zero,"First of all the way it fits in your ear is very badly designed. The small rubber piece that looks like a tail is always poping out of your ear making the headset fall out.Sound quality and range are also inferior quality. I returned the headset for a refund the first week I had it. I now have the Plantronics Voyager 510, it is the best bluetooth headset I have ever owned."
+2,Nextlink AX2 Blue Spoon Bluetooth Headset,It is a good headset in terms of clarity (incoming sound). Outgoing voice is a little low (according to some listeners). Battery life is fair.
+2,"Good for size, quality and cost","I am using this headset , sound quality is good enough to use it during drive and talk longer. Light weight and kool."
+1,stay away if u sre using T-Mobile MDA / T-Mobile SDA,Poor sound quality when paired with T-Mobile MDA / T-Mobile SDA.
+1,waste of money,"the earpiece is a waste of money, gave it as a christmas gift, but shouldn't have. It's a toy, very low volume, you cannot hear and cannot be heard!!!Could not return it because I lost the receipt...Total Waste!!"
+2,Great Headset !,"Use it almost everyday! I have no complaints about the headset, it is very loud and the sound (both ends) is great! I bought it when amazon, had it for $19.99."
+1,Not durable at all...move on to another headset,"I had this headset for 3 days. Dropped it from waist level and now it doesn't work. I could have gotten better use out of $30 by purchasing a fairly decent bottle of wine...it would be gone too, but I would have had more enjoyment out of it. This unit is very small, and getting it into the ear is awkward, and is impossible to do without pressing one of the volume up/down buttons, which means you will have to re-adjust. If you have larger hands, like I do, it is a little odd to handle...hence, the greater possibility of it being dropped. The sound was mediocre at best, and everyone I spoke to (in the short 3 days that it did work) said there was an echo on their end. Not recommended. Move on to another."
+1,battery died after 1 month on this replacment headset,"Nice and samll but battery died on this replacment headset after 1 month, the first one died after 3 months. The replacment battery is more expensive then the headset inself but I ordered it anyway, the battery was non functioning and now I have 2 junk headsets and one junk battery!!!"
+2,A breath of fresh air for hipsters....,"Throw this record on at your next gathering. Fantastic smooth electronica with hints of Crystal Method, Beck, and a few Digable Planet jazz grooves. Cool stuff."
+1,Bait and Switch strikes again,"DO NOT BUY THIS CD! DO NOT BE FOOLED! This CD is not by NSYNC. It is by some no name cover band. I got taken once before by Amazon with a Ricky Martin single. I couldn't return it since I had opened it. So if you are looking for the CD single Bye Bye Bye, don't get this one. You will be dissapointed and stuck with a CD that is worthless and unreturnable once you open it. I got lucky and thought the cover of this one looked suspicious and was right. I promptly returned it. So always be careful and double check."
+2,Pay Attention to Track 2,"""Bye, Bye, Bye"" is a good song, but I think more attention should be placed on the second track, the unreleased ""Could It Be You."" ""Could It Be You."" is a throwback to old school R&B music which really works for the group.If you love the song ""Bye, Bye, Bye,"" definitely buy this cd single, but if you want to hear something a little different, and in many ways better, buy this cd single for ""Could It Be You."""
+1,"Nu Stylz, lol","Anyone else think it's hilarious that they have this imaginary group nu stylz? I mean, it's nsync, everyone can tell (right?). Well, about this CD, I wouldn't reccomend it. If you're an nsync fan you HAVE all these songs. Although it is only five bucks, so if you like these songs but don't have their album it's worth it. Hope it helps. Don't you think it's weird though, nu stylz, nsync... weird."
+1,A little disappointing,"I wasn't too happy when I got this book in the mail. It simply does not have very much material, even for a baby. All my granddaughters teach their children simple signing starting at a few months and pre-verbal signing is great for eliminating much of the frustration of not being able to express themselves, but it seems to me that the pictures in this book would be difficult for them to catch on to. Obviously, the adult would need to teach the signs but I don't think they would be able to recognize them from the pictures after they learned them."
+2,Fun Book for you and your little one,This is great little book. I love that it has easy to understand signs to teach my daughter. Adds a playful dimension to this classic song.
+1,Disappointing Follow up .........,"The book is definately a disappointing follow-up from Mail Order Bride. Its so hard to like Annie, who is out for herself and very immature. Usually in historical romances a 20 year old is a little more mature. So it makes it difficult to root for her and Colin, when all you want to do is smack her in the head.I love Maureen McKade's books, and I would tell you to read this, just to get closure from the whole Trevelyan tale. But man oh man, Kate and Trev raised a brat!!!!!! I expected way better. Sorry, Ms. Mckade..."
+2,NOT THE BEST BUT A GOOD FOLLOW UP!,"Face it, Annie Trevelyn is a spoiled brat, progessive thinking for her day or is she trying to rebel by being shocking. She is very naive or just ignores her father's knowledge that actress usually end up being kept by some man. He didn't want that for his child.The problem is that she is not a very lovable brat at that. And Colin McBride or ""Laddie"" as Trev knew him wasn't exactly interested in that kind of wife. Colin, at thirty two, should have been a bit smarter than to trust her. And to get into trouble by befriending her actor troup, wow!But let's face it - she is the personification of many of todays kids - I guess there are some in all generations. [grin]I will admit to being supprised at who turned out to be the villian - I never guessedRecommended --M [with questions] but I did love finding out about Kate and Trev's extended family."
+1,Our unexpected wasted time,I am a very big Maureen McKade Fan . I have got 2 of every book that she has . I waited so long to read this one . But when I got it I sat down to read it and I have to say I was crying at the end becuse it was so painful to read . It was a very disapointing night . This is one book that I will not be keeping :-( It was very laging in many areas . Along with unbelivable . I am usally able to loose my self in her books and forget any kind of day the world has put me threw but not this one. You know it a great book if you laugh and rut on the people in it but this one you sipmly can not.
+2,One tough woman,"This book is a fictionalized account of Angela's life and her suffering from abuse, parental and then spousal. She overcame this cruel treatment to become a driving force in helping others escape from their own hell. Read it and learn."
+2,good,"they taste very good.and product was in good condition, but way to much packing penuts, i would prefer somthing biodegradabl or recyclabl"
+2,great price,every year i purchase this perfume for my mom and i always had to pay ateast $50.00 for the 3.3oz bottle until i found the 8oz for a cheaper price here my mom loves it plus free shiping it is great
+2,A CLASSIC FRAGRANCE,"Born in Santo Domingo, Oscar de la Renta left his home country while still a teenager. His destination? Madrid to study painting.Today, there are few who are not familiar with the name Oscar de la Renta. He is a fashion designer known throughout the world not only for his couture collections but also for his philanthropic endeavors.Since beginning his own company in 1965 de la Renta has impacted the design of accessories, jewelry, handbags, scarves, shoes, furniture, and fragrances.Oscar, his initial perfume offering was introduced in 1977, and now is a popular seller throughout the world. In addition, it is the winner of the 1991 Fragrance Foundation Success Award.More importantly to us, the scent is unforgettable. Floral with a hint of Oriental it is a lovely blend of jasmine, basil, lavender, and sandalwood.It's romantic,and memorable. Enjoy."
+2,Freddie Prinze Sr.,I read this book over and over again and I love it. It gives you alot of information from the day he was born until he died. I thought his mother did an exceptional job writing this book and letting the newer generation know his legacy. Reading this book I felt like I was there. I definetly give this book 5 stars and recommened any fan of Freddie Prinze Sr. to buy it.
+2,Sherry Woods,"I wanted to read all of Sherryl Woods books and have been searching used book stores, several libraries and you had the books"
+1,nelly is so hood...............................syke,"i gotta admit, i liked nelly back in '99 wit country grammarbut he went commercialgrillz iz da wackest beat i eva heardbut niggaz love itand paul wall needs 2 get his pussy poppedcuz he makin it even harder 4 white boyz 2 make it bigthanks 2 him itz gonna be harder cuz when i send my demo 2 somebody dey gon be all like ""he prolly like paul wall"" comparin me 2 dat bitchwell daz my review~1~"
+1,u wanna see me what??? re re tire re re retire,"mayne how can yawll listen to diz man? nelly is one of da weakest/wackest nikkaz in da game period. i'm not gone lie grillz was str8 only because paul wall and big gipp was in it but otha than that nelly is a ""TRL"" rapper and needs to retire"
+1,Nelly Suxx,"Damn i hate all theese courney rappers,especially Nelly.Suit sold better than Sweat,but there were only 2 videosfor suit,one of them were over and over that video didn't getthat many plays.Why didn't he just do that last year....Dummy.And that new single,Grils that song sucks the beat is lamethe video sucks,and nelly's trying to bring the jewell and platinum thing back to rap.When every boby know's that ""Bling Bling"" is played out,Nelly had nothing but a fake grill and gay parts,anybody who likes Nelly is a square. If you already got sweat and suit you don't need this record. if you just want the song Grills or the hits of both albums than it's for you, but i don't see the point in all this southern rap crap.If you are fed up with rap now a dayz than listen to punk,alternative rock.And if you want good videos,watch fuse,IMF'smtv2,not that mtv pop or BET crap."
+1,here we go again!,"holy crap once again this faggot NElly comes out with a horrible album, omg dont get this, paul wall song is whack, the only good song to listen to is Nasty Girl. Nelly is still whack and always will be, listen to true rappers like NWA, Nas, Eminem, Dre, not these bubble gum rappers like Mike Jones, slim thug etc.Seems to me like hip hop is getting worse and worse every year, where the days where people would talk about important things rather then cars and girls.This nelly guy collaborated with NSync WTF!! and Tim Mcgraw also WTF! XTINA, Fat Joe, Lil Flip all horrible people and yet he does it. I dont think he cares about what his fans think, wish he wouldve stuck with something like Country Grammer only thing but this CD is just horrible dont get it!(...)"
+2,WHOA!!!!!!!!!,"From Country Grammar to SweatSuit Nelly has done it again with the sing-a-longs, the boomin' beats , exploding lyrics. Nelly is on top there's no doubt that nelly has step back on the scene with a hit. The new single Grillz is only the beginning, not only are there the great songs before but there new songs on there with the hottest collaborations like paul wall, big gipp and St. Lunatics own Ali. Oh and lets not for get the great new song with Nortorious BIG!!! That's history in the making...So i advised anyone and everyone to go cop that new album buy nelly sweatsuit is the hottest cd out right now!!!!!!!!! DERRTY ENT!!!WE ALL WE GOT. Much love nelly's boo"
+2,Nelly Does it AGAIN!!!!!,"The album is HOT! It combines all the best from Sweat and Suit and add's Fly Away, Grillz, and has two new songs (Nasty Girl and Tired) that are of the chain. I would recomend any Nelly fan not matter how much (or little) you enjoy his music to get this CD. I'm tellin' you, it is HOT!"
+1,Manufactured garbage re-packaged,"Sweat and Suit were two of the absolute worst albums of last year. Sadly, both of those disasters are being re-packaged and released again. Everything on here is just terrible. ""Grillz"" is also one of the worst songs I've ever heard all year. It figures that only Nelly would make a stupid song about his diamond teeth. It also figures he'd make a song with that horrible H-Town rapper Paul Wall. I blame Nelly for the state of hip hop today. He also created hip-pop which is one of the worst music genres ever created. Hell Cash Money and G-Unit make better club songs than this idiot. One of the year's absolute worst albums."
+1,Holy Canoli! 2 Crappy albums for the price of 1!!!!!!!!!!!!,"Nelly sucks, we all know that's a fact. I'm glad the legendary KRS-ONE pulled his b!tch card, Nelly's feelings got hurt when he heard one of the pioneers tell him that he sucks. If nelly was a fat guy with a gheri curl he wouldn't sell any albums, since he's a fair-skinned, muscle bound tool, he sells. He seems to model himself after LL Cool J, who also sucks and had 1 good song his whole career. Don't encourage artists like Nelly by purchasing their records, it only insults the hip-hop community, which you probably would never understand if you're listening to this crap."
+1,Simply wack.,"Nelly is garbage. Which explains why this album, now combined, didn't do anything on the charts. Even when they came out the first time, he only sold about 3 or 4 million combined. Nobody is feeling him anymore. Maybe the women will still buy his stuff but I doubt it. He is officially wack. Don't buy this."
+2,Great Cd,"I just got this cd a few days ago and I must say it is pretty good. I haven't listened to all of the songs yet but i am sure they are awesome. This was an ingenious idea to put together the best of Sweat and Suit. It has a little bit of both and at fist i wanted to get get sweat, but i waited, and i am glad because i found this cd."
+2,"Nelly, Nelly Nelly",What can I say? I love this cd because it has all my favorite songs from sweat & suit on one cd. I don't have to take one cd out to hear songs from the other cd. Plus i love the fact it has my favorite song on there with Murphy Lee (he needs to drop a new cd) River Don't Runnn. I love the new single Grillz. Way to go Nelly.
+2,Hell Yea,He done it again. Grillz is one of his best songs. The album is worth the money. Way to go Nelly!!!!
+2,Another Hot One!!!,The new SWEATSUIT album is hot. My favorite song is Tired featuring Avery Storm. I can really relate to this song. Sometime you get too feed up and you can't take it anymore. That's when its time to go. My man Nelly really did it this time. I have to give him mad props. I LOVE this man. I cannot wait for more to come. Keep up the good work Nelly.
+1,Another Greatest Hits!,"When Nelly released ""Sweat"" and ""Suit"" about a year ago, it was met with unpleasant reviews and sales. But, somehow, ""Suit"" tended to sell more than what ""Sweat"" could afford. So, to make the wrongs right again, Nelly felt that it was possible to rerelease the album and just make ""one"" whole album. Well, it is a little too late for that. 14 songs made the cut from both albums, which include ""Over and Over"", ""My Place"", ""Heart of a Champion"", and ""Na-na-na"". Along with these songs, are three brand new songs, including the hit single ""Grillz"" with Paul Wall, Big Gipp & Ali of St. Lunatics. However, even with these songs, it does not help with what has been damage already. This seems more as a ""Greatest Hits"" between the two albums. So, if you are debating which two albums to buy, either ""Sweat"" or ""Suit"", just buy this cd. But, if your expecting something new and exciting with this album, you will probably be disappointed."
+1,this cd blowz,"the only reason that this gets 2 stars is because of the people champ's (paul wall) line ""call me george foreman cuz im sellin everybody grillz"" other than that this cd sucks"
+1,pop rap do i need to say more,It's artist like Nelly that ruion good rap called gangsta rap bringing it pop sounding...So if your like a 13 year girl or a elementary boy then you might like this cd...Im tire of this pop rap bring back the 90's sound the g funk beats with the synthnsiezer sounds and gutter rap talk...I would say 90% of rap sucks nowdays every onces in a while a few hardcore rappers that havent switch there sound bring us some good material like brotha lynch hung or spice 1 or even the dayton family so I hope this help yall stay away unless you like crap rap....
+1,a ripoff nelly's running out of ideas,first this was 2 separate cd's a good way for nelly to make money since nelly can't come up with new song ideas he decided to put the best songs on both albums and combine them and call it sweatsuit boy nelly you sure are a jackass for doing this good matrketing skills every song on here sucks just like sweat and suit did nelly fell off after country grammar he lost his edge doing songs with pisstina aguilera and even tim mcgraw's weak ass you gonna do country keep it hood idiot.
+2,"""Combination""",This combines Nelly's successful Sweat and Suit albums to make Sweatsuit. There are great songs on here including Grillz. This is a great song and a very popular song. I recommend this CD to anyone who likes rap and hip-hop.
+1,This is a good reason why people download music!,Grrr! Grrr! Yo tis is wat hommies who bought the full 2 albums feel ya. So cheated ya. 4 new songs.... an' we hav' 2 buy the new album for only 4 songs! Yo I wanna scream!
+2,You should get if u haven't already!!!,"You should get Nelly's new Sweatsuit if you haven't already because it's a great album. It has songs from both his Sweat and Suit albums and 3 new songs including the hot single Grillz with Paul Wall,Ali & Gipp. So if you don't have it yet you should go cop it cause it's classic Nelly material"
+2,Nelly SweatSuit Review,I love this cd. I liked Sweat & Suit. And I really love SweatSuit. I especially love the 3 new bonus tracks. Grillz is my favorite one.
+1,terrible,"The only good song is Grillz, Nelly strait up bombed on the sweitsuit cds plain and simple. Nelly sells to female fans period. He needs to get some country grammar action again. Paul Wall, ALi and Gipp saved that song Grillz."
+2,It's Nelly's Year,I think the album is tight. The album Sweatsuit has some of his best songs on it from his Sweat and Suit albums. It also has 3 new songs on it.Go cop this Sweatsuit album.
+2,Nelly going strong with another hit.....,"I love #16 ""Tired"" w/ Avery Storm. This cd will take him further to the top. I love the cd and Nelly, #1 here he come billboards and everything else, he comin. Dont be alarmed."
+2,Nelly's Sweatsuit should be # 1!,Sweatsuit was the best remake of a cd ive ever listened to. with fly away from the longest yard soundtrack Grillz feat paul wall ali and gipp .. Tired with avery storm.. a slow song in which nelly is talkin about a relationship. and nasty girl.. a little on the adult side in nelly's rap but its a great song dont get me wrong. and you can forget all the good songs like over and over my place na-nana-na n dey say and many more great tracks from sweat and suit. it is a great Cd. i gave it 5 stars because i think its amazing!
+1,Dehydrated.........dying rapidly.,"Listening to this album is just like putting on the thickest sweatsuit you can find and going for a really long run in africa. Dehydrated and dying rapidly. Nelly helps with this dehydration of hip hop by constantly creating infantile BS songs. I am sick of this monotonous, commercial, ignorant so called ""hip hop"". When will the zombies and sheep get tired of hearing the same song over and over and over again? Avoid this rehash of Sweat and suit as if it is a newly found strand of AIDS. Shakespeare?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?! WTF!!!!!!!!! LOL......if shakespeare wrote his plays like nelly writes his lyrics, the masses would've first stoned him to the point of death and then burned him at the stake."
+2,Sweatsuit- revised!,Nelly's newest cd is just as hot as it was when it first came out. The new songs added to the album are well worth the purchase. Please purchase Sweatsuit and support the midwest!
+1,"Broke after 5 years of light use, see one of the images, bike damaged","One of the legs broke in two, the bike flew off the rack on a highway at 70mph, damaged beyond repair. Don't get this plastic piece of crap. Look at the image, its hollow inside, there is no reinforcement of any kind."
+1,Difficult & Disappointing Product,"Very difficult product to adjust & strap onto the trunk of a car.The clips used for attaching to the trunk actually scratched the paint on my car. I do not recommend unless you have a lot of patience to install for each bike ride.On the flip side, it is made of very durable material & is weather resistant."
+2,Solid bike rack.,"You will not be disappointed with the construction of the bike rack. It's made from very strong and light material that doesn't rust. It fit perfectly on my SUV. I placed 2 bikes on it and drove 70mph on the freeway without a problem. When I stopped to check the bikes, all the tie cables were still tightly fastened and both bikes were in proper placement.There are a couple of downsides however. You might find it difficult to place 3 bikes on there. Also if you own a women's bike, it will sit on the rack at an angle. When it sits at an angle, it makes it difficult to get the third clamp (stabilizer) fastened."
+2,Saris Bones 3,The Saris Bones 3 is a great product - it got the build and the lookSaris Bones 801 3-Bike Trunk Mount RackThe Saris trunk mount rack is very easy to set on any car trunk it is designed so it will not scratch the car once it is mounted it will hold 3 bikes easily and will keep them secured.It feels very solid and the rack is looks great
+2,Solidly built bike rack,I have used this on the back of my Civic for 3 years now and it is the BEST truck mount rack you can buy. The plastic is strong and solid. The only issue is the little plastic screws that are for the arms are pretty weak but with the lifetime warranty I have called Saris twice and they sent them out to me promptly twice when they have worn out.
+1,"Broke 3rd time out, destroyed back of Prius","We bought this for our Prius only a few months ago, the third time out, the strap broke sometime during our drive and dented the hatch and bumper badly (the bikes hung on til we pulled over). Thousands in damage, don't know if Saris is going to help with the damage but BUYER BEWARE!! 2 adult and one kid bike. Terrible terrible rack."
+1,Not for an Outback Wagon,"I've seen this on trunklids, with bikes or without: appears sturdy and appropriate. Fine.As for use at the back of a wagon, specifically an Outback, it simply doesn't fit. The side straps don't grab at a good angle because of the interior plastic connected to the hatch. The top straps can't get an easy grab on the metal (even with recommended $20 extra) without bending and threatening to break the back-up light assembly which are positioned above the rear glass.If you have an Outback, go for a roof rack solution, or spend the $ on a trailer hitch, I suppose."
+1,USELESS,"My rack arrived broken. I wrote to SARIS through their site - they did not respond. So, I called them and of course, ""we're experiencing high call volume"" I left a message and they called back and said that they would ship the part. It has been 2 weeks now and the part hasn't arrive. I called back at a WAY different time and of course, got the same ""we're experiencing high call volume"" my guess is that they have one person answering all calls. Anyway, I've been on hold for over 16 minutes - and counting. So, I now have a bike rack that I haven't been able to use for about a month now and it will likely be at least another week."
+1,meh,Carries bikes alright. Would expect some better quality for a trunk bike rack >$140. Screws to hold arms in place are cheap plastic and strip out very easliy. There's some other small problems with the carrier. I would expect more for how much it cost. This carrier is more form over functionality. Save your money and get a $60 rack that will work just as good but not be as pretty.
+2,Great Product!,"After shopping around and looking at recommended ""Thule"" and ""Yakima"" bike racks, I""m very happy to have purchased this ""Saris"" Bones 3 bike rack for so much less.Traveled over 50 miles at highway speed with no problems. Amazon offered the best price...local retail stores wanted 60 bucks more!"
+1,Dissappointing,"Purchased this bike rack after visiting the Saris website and searching for a bike rack that could be used with a VW Beetle and Toyota 4Runner. The rack arrived in a timely manner but.........instructions were vague and hard to follow. My husband and I spent a couple of hours trying to install the rack & 2 bicycles onto the 4Runner. We could get the rack on - tight & secure - but the weight of the bicycles caused the upper legs to pull away from the rear window. We finally gave up and returned the rack to Amazon. In addition, no way could the rack be used on the VW - straps and metal clips would have to be attached to glass which the instructions clearly said should not happen. I consider my husband & I to be reasonably intelligent but possible that there was something we failed to do????????A positive....Amazon paid for return shipping and credited my credit card - no questions asked."
+1,only works with straight top tubes,"great looking rack. folds up small enough to keep in the trunk.HOWEVER, it only works well for straight top tubes and pretty much eliminates anything except road bikes. top tube adapters do not work well with this rack.Does not work well with over-sized tubed bikes. Large tubes simply do not fit into the slots."
+1,Design flaw; ties tear along the sharp cylinder edge,"This rack is sturdy as long as it worked. I bought this rack just about 4 months ago. I had it mounted on my car all this time. There is a thin hard plastic ring with a very thin lip that goes on the inside of the cylinder to protect the nylon ties from rubbing and tearing at the edge of the cylinder, which is very sharp. So today the plastic ring cracked (probably from temperature drop to 60s over the last few days from 90s the week before) and one of the two main nylon ties, which clips to the back of the trunk lid of the car, tore by cutting along the edge of the cylinder. So I think this is a design flaw - either the plastic ring could have been thicker or the edges of the ridged cylinder could be smoother and not so razor sharp."
+2,"Plastic good, metal bad","I love everything about the Saris Bones--especially the bright red that matches my car!--except the metal clamps that clip onto the trunk at 6 points. There's bound to be a better way to keep them from scratching the paint than my solution of wrapping them in Saran Wrap. Otherwise, it's easy to mount, holds the bikes securely, and did i mention it matches my car perfectly?"
+2,not bad at all,I like using it. Only complaint is the straps to synch your bike are way too long and get in the way
+2,"So Far, So Good","I've used the bike rack 3 times since I got it. It's very easy to mount and the bikes have not fallen off! LOL It seems to be well made but it is expensive. I'd give it 5 stars if I had more experience with it, the price were lower, and it came with straps to secure the front bike wheel from moving."
+2,Saris Bones 3 Bike Trunk Mount Rack,This is exactly what I wanted. It's easy to install on the car and holds 3 adult size bikes perfectly. This is an excellent product!
+1,Not good for full suspension bikes.,"The reviews in Amazon made me decide to buy this bike rack but now that I have it, it is obviously an over-rated product.The extending arms that hold the bike are thick especially towards the end which make it hard to fit a bike properly.I have a full suspension bike and even though I bought the extra bar to go between the seat and the handlebars, it is not very easy to put on and definitely doesn't feel safe (the bike is hanging by the seat which is not a fixed part.)The seat post strap is a nice feature but is also cumbersome.As far as the plastic, it's good to have the material of the rack softer than the bike so that in case of a bang you don't damage the bike.After using it for a few weeks I found that it is easier to put the bike on in reverse with the seat post strap towards the lower bar."
+1,The Sari Bones is Good but it Takes the Paint off your car,"If you own a car that you don't care about the paint, then this bike mount is perfect for you. However, if you have a car that you would like to preserve your paint job, then invest in a trailer hitch mount. I personally like my mount but I'm giving it a 1 because it is really tough on the car's paint job. Especially where the 6 rubber tipped connectors attach to different parts of the body of the car. There is a lot of strain on the paint due to the weight of the bikes. The rubber feet on the top and bottom of the center of the device is great but it too will eventually harm your paint. Giving it a 1 because of this."
+1,Bad Computer...Nice Screen,"Bad Computer................BLUE SCREEN MANIA.""BREATHES HEAVY""...........OVERALL.BAD COMPUTER....DONT DO IT TO YOUR SELF."
+1,I Fell alot on Beginner Trails,"After watching this video, I fell on Beginners trails. I also almost died getting on and off the lift. I should sue the producer."
+1,Amahl and the Night Visitors- DVD of the 1955 telecast,"I love this opera and I want to use it for my English classes here in South Korea. I ordered the DVD of the historic 1955 telecast. Of course, I knew it was B & W. What I didn't know was the sound wasn't clear and many of the lyrics indistinguishable. Sometimes the music was too loud. The limitations of the stage, after viewing so many natural settings on TV of the past 60+ made many things stilted. I suppose that I should have expected these ""problems"". Nevertheless, I suggest that you re-master this production and give it the visual and audio clarity it deserves.Thank you!"
+1,"Too bad, such a great performance","Sadly, the quality of the recording is so very degraded that it was almost unbearable.I had wanted to share this with my grand kids, I remember watching myself so long ago...they were less than impressed due to the grainy and distractingly scratchy images.The performances were amazing but this is almost like watching something shot by a video cam pointed at an old b&w; television. I hope that somewhere there is a better copy but pass on this one.Thank goodness I have the audio CD!This is going back!!!"
+2,Loved it!,"Brought back so many wonderful memories of Christmas past!! Wonderful music and singing, top notch! Children love this, and so do grown-ups!! ""This is my box, this is my box, I never travel without my box."" :)"
+2,nostalgic christmas,"Altho I have no memory of watching ""Amahl"" on TV as a young child, I think I must have - the music is sweetly nostalgic for me. This DVD version is lovely. Touching, poignant, and well-sung. I have no problem whatsoever with the visuals and audio - they're what I grew up with!"
+2,Best Christmas story ever,"All the wonderful voices and Menotti's staging and the incomparable music that has stayed in my head for 50 years are here. I cried in all the familiar moments. The video is so old that in places it looks like animation, but the atmosphere still comes across. Great special features with inside dope on the first production."
+2,Amahl DVD,"If you love to listen to ""Amahl and the Night Visitors"" every Christmas, then you will enjoy this wonderful made for TV production on DVD. I recommend this!"
+2,Amahl and the Night Visitors,The classic 1955 telecast - look forward to watching the whole DVD - am involved with a local production so looking @ the DVD for help with this - looks good.
+2,Childhood memory,This was a Christmas memory that I had as a child. We always used to watch it. Still lovely today.
+1,Menotti - Amahl and the Night Visitors,"It was one of the worst dvd's that I have seen. The sound was not synchronized with the video, the picture quality was poor. I was very disappointed with the people that transferred it over from VHS. I returned it and was credited. This particular dvd should never have been offered for sale..."
+1,The music lives,"I love the music of this old Christmas piece, full of memories. I've listened to it on records and CDs for years, but I wanted the visual effect of the opera, which I have seen onstage, live. This is a film of the original production;,uesbut sadly, the 1955 TV production values are a disappointment. I expected black-and-white, but the total effect is so much inferior to, say, a 1955 motion-picture film. That said, the voices are splendid!"
+2,this was my first opera as a child,"This takes me back to my childhood when I would look for this on PBS to be played during December. I loved the story of it and I was able to follow the story even as a child. I'd told someone that it was one of my Christmas memories so I went looking for it and now, I will be able to have it next year and maybe share it with my grandchildren."
+1,Disappointing,The video version I ordered was not what I thought I was going to receive. I bought one to view and one to give as a gift. It was very dark with distorted characters and a great disappointment. It was hard to see at times and very unacceptable. In conscience I couldn't keep the one for me nor could I give the other as gift. That is why I returned both copies for a refund. Why do you not create a more modern colored version of Ahmal and the Night Visitors for a DVD?Thank you for reading my thoughts on this subject.
+1,in no hurry to buy,"Sometimes being ""original"" isn't necessarily better. Now don't get me wrong... I love this opera and grew up watching it on tv as did many reviewers.. But I'm not wasting my money on a black and white early tv video. What I am hoping for is a DVD of the wonderful video filmed on location in Israel with Theresa Stratas as the mother. I saw this the first time on PBS circa 1979, and was able to find a video tape produced by VAI. However it is time for a release of that performance on DVD. If I want to hear the original cast, I have the cd of that performance."
+2,The Original Is Finally Released,"I cannot confirm whether this is the 1954 version or later (it lists it as 1955 telecast). The original (1951)had Chet Allen as Amahl. This version has Bill McIver. I watched the Hallmark Hall of Fame each year as they showed this wonderful performance. I have been looking for a release of this version for years. This is close enough to the ""original"" to be collected. The sound and video quality are very good, especially considering what the telecast was like. I have no complaints. The story should be well known from the summary, later versions and the reviews. 50 years have not diminished the greatness and enjoyment of this classic."
+2,The Music is great,"Not a weak note in Menotti's score. I try to see a local production every Christmas. The music is so superb, I cherish amateur performances. The tech is dated, but it is beautiful from start to finish."
+2,Liked very much.,This is my second version of this opera. I like both versions. Amahl was very good in this version. ok
+2,I wouldn't be surprised if you cried while watching Air TV.,I didn't know much about this Anime and only bought it because it looked somewhat interesting. What a great surprise! Don't let the cover fool you. It is a quiet anime but without making you want to go to sleep. It has a fantasy side to it but in a realistic way (if that makes any sense to you). It's very emotional..so prepare yourself for that. I recommend having some kleenex around while watching this series.
+2,An outstanding series,"The Air TV series is one of the greatest drama's I have ever seen.To say the character design, art, and story are memorable is an extreme understatement.The inclusion of the OVA episodes makes this an incredible value.As with all things, I strongly recommend watching it in it's original language (Japanese in this case)with English subtitles so that you can experience it the way the director intended.Overall: I strongly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys dramas"
+2,Favorite,This is one of my Favorite Animes. I had a copy before I bought this one. I got rid of it to make more room on my movie shelf.
+2,"Great, I do not get the missing episode complaint though","I streamed this show online, so I could gauge whether or not I would like the series. I did at that time, just as I do now. The show seems to show a great importance in some parts, if not all of it. I could feel great emotion towards the scenes at the end of the story. It was that engaging.The only thing that I do not get is the complaint of a missing episode. After having read about it, I searched for it on You Tube and all I can say is that it would have made me lower my rating to a 4 out of 5 stars. We already get one episode that is kind of like a recap. Why should the audience have to suffer through seeing another recap?Overall, it has a great story and nothing seems to ruin it."
+1,Not worth your time!,"Okay, so I read the bio on the series and thought I would like this anime. Boy, was I wrong. there are several cute episodes, but the story line is totally empty. Almost every episode is really sad, and in the end, the main character never reaches her goal. Everybody dies, and it is just aweful."
+2,A Anime must see.,Is one the great anime that will bring tear in your eye. Is very catching and heart breaking same time.
+1,Disapointing,"I don't know what it is about this book.... I had heard about it from a friend and looked it up here on amazon, it had enough good reviews for me and I decided to get it. I was very disapointed, the story line was good and the characters could ahve been interesting and fun, but there is just something about this book that made it VERY dificult for me to get through and even harder to really like. I felt no connection to the characters, and the romance between Jessex and Kirith Kirin was just.... it didnt seem real to me. I truely don't know what to say about this book. It wasnt my favorite but I cant say it is the worst book I have ever read."
+1,Not a book for me,"I look at the ratings and see 4 and 5 stars so I read the book.In the beginning of the book Jessex was an interesting character. He learns magic, and discovers he is really talented but then he falls in love with Kirith Kirin and oh by the way who is a man! I stopped reading this book right after their love scene at 1/4 of the book. This is not a book for me or anybody else who has similar disinterests."
+2,Awesome Read! A Must for Fantasy fans!,"If you enjoy escaping into a world where you can be a witness to adventure, intrigue, romance, acceptance and a bit of magic then this outstanding novel is for you. You arfe able to withdraw from the real world and enter into Grimsley's and Beekman's world. You will be able to become one of the characters of the book, eat with them, ride with them, care about them. I couldn't put it down! Everything was tastefully done, I'd love to read a sequel."
+1,Jessex is a bore... both as a character and a narrator...,"You'd think a 15 year old faced with being the salvation of an immortal king, the keystone of an army of thousands and integral the future of the entire world would be overwhelmed, frightened, excited, disbelieving, in awe-- but Jessex, the protaganist of this novel is about as wooden as he is perfect. And Oh, is he ever perfect. Jessex has none of the frailty or humanity we've come to expect from even the cheapest dime-store fantasy novels. As a result, the book is a near complete loss... I truly pity Kirith Kirin, facing the prospect of several lifetimes with someone so completely uninteresting."
+1,The Bing Crosby Collection Double Feature of A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court/The Emperor Waltz,I've seen these movies before and wanted to add these to my collection because I love them. But this transfer although appears fine skipped and bleeped all the time. At intermittent moments of the film the disc appeared OK. I've had this copy for a couple of weeks and I'll see if Amazon will honor a return and a replacement. Good luck to me.
+2,funny,This is a classic in comedies. I have always enjoyed this one and you will to. It is a movie that the whole family can watch and watch again and always get a laugh from it.
+1,bing crosby,"This dvd is hard to find. Unfortunately it is a poor quality. The picture is fuzzy. However, if you enjoyed the movie, then you will enjoy this until a better one comes along"
+1,Unplayable,Disc would not play here in Australia...due to wrong regional code. I suggest future offers of DVD's include warnings that some might not play in certain countries. I have had to return this item. W.Patey Queensland Australia
+1,Great idea of a movie but lacks class,"This review is for ""Connecticut Yankee"" only. This movie is very enjoyable even as a musical! But there's one big problem - it's a moral one. Bing Crosby goes for a beautiful lady who is betrothed to someone else. Why couldn't this beautiful lady not be ""taken"" in the storyline? This movie reminds me of ""Titanic"" by James Cameron, where Kate Winslet is to marry someone else but goes for Leonardo DiCaprio without breaking off the other engagement first, which would have been the right thing to do. A lot of people think there's nothing wrong with this behavior. I would love to keep this movie for my collection...but it lacks class."
+1,Heller With a Gun,"to tell you the truth, i didn't like this book. i am not into the whole ""western"" books. i had to read it for a project at my school and i thought it was terrible. plain and simple. sorry to all you out there who liked it but u guys r weird!"
+2,This book grows on you,"I started to buy the book at the bookstore and put it down -- on several trips. But, it kept drawing me in. Finally, I ordered it, and I am enjoying it very much. I find myself going back to it repeatedly -- picking it up when I finally sit down with some decaf at the end of the day or when I'm looking for an idea for a particular room. There's a lot here -- and it's fun to read, too."
+2,This book really works,"I started using the ideas in this book 3 months ago, and our home is beginning to feel like the country cottage we've always wanted. I like the pictures. And the writing is telling me how to make lots of big and small changes in every room. Thank you!!!"
+1,Fussy!,"I was thrilled to read all the online reviews of this book, as it sounded like just the thing I was looking for. I perused a copy at a bookstore, and absolutely hated it! The style is not cottage at all, but country: flowered chintz everywhere, clutter, cutesy. If you're looking for the simplicity of cottage style, this is not the book for you."
+2,Best Book on Cottage Style,This book is jam packed with gorgeous pictures and ideas. I never realized how many different expressions of Cottage Style there is. It helped me to fine tune the specific cottage style that was right for me. I personally was turned off by anything cutesy but found that cottage style needn't be cutesy at all...if you don't like that look. Nor does it have to look old and antiquey. Most books on decorating I read from the library. This one I had to own. It is a reference that I will use over and over as I 'tweak' my decor year after year.
+1,Cluttered Country,"The cover was the best photo found in the book. Many pictures showed busy rooms and cluttered kitchens. I love country chic style and am a HUGE fan of cath kidson and rachel ashwell as well as other books such as New Cottage Style and Country Chic. If you are looking for those styles, this is NOT the book. After looking through this book, i wanted to clean out my entire house due to the clutter overload."
+2,I guess I'm cutesy!,"Uh oh -- I loved Cottage Style so I guess that makes me cutesy, according to the previous reviewer. I wrote one of the positive reviews earlier, because the book encouraged me to make this little place of mine the cottage I'd always dreamed of. Yes, my sofa is chintz, my walls are white-painted paneling, and lace curtains flutter at my windows, blown by the breezes off the ocean. If that's cute, than what's the problem?"
+1,"Pathetic attempts at humor, overall bad writing.","I generally enjoy watching old movies, but this is not one of the good ones. While Hitchcock managed a few decent movies, I think he was LARGELY overrated.The story is thin, attempted humor is more annoying than funny (as is Peter Lorre), in general the writing is bad and the acting not so great. Our war spies end up getting credit for a job they couldn't/didn't even do - they were pathetic and so was the whole setup which makes the USA look foolish and incompetent. In fact, the more I think about this movie after watching it, the more I dislike it.I cannot recommend this movie to anyone. Sorry."
+1,THE TRANSFER QUALITY WAS THE SECRET,"WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The transfer quality of this DVD ""SECRET AGENT"" is discusting. This is the 21st century, the digital age. With the latest transfer machines on the market there are no excuses for studio's churning out rotten transfers. Before you buy this disc, ask yourself if you can sit through an unwatchable image. Good old ""Hitch"" would turn in his grave if he knew what was happening to his precious movies. A warning should be posted about the rotten transfer of this disc and I have just done it! DON'T BUY IT. DEMAND BETTER QUALITY!"
+1,Avoid at all cost,"It is hardly worth commenting on the quality of the film, in this case, since the DVD is so terrible. The packaging states that the film is ""restored and enhanced"". Baloney. It also claims that the DVD contains a whole heap of special features. Double baloney. It contains none, not even an interactive menu. The sound and vision are probably as bad as I have ever seen on a DVD. You can watch this film on You Tube and enjoy better quality. Amazon should not be peddling such rubbish."
+1,Secret Agent,"Only for fans of Hitch. Very dated for today's audience. Slow pace and confusing character development, especially Peter Lorre's ""General"". Stiff portrayals and a surprising lack of suspense. Where's a Macguffin when you need one?"
+2,Secret Agent Does The Job,"Hitchcock in this film examines what it is like to actually go through with the job of killing someone, as you are authorized and ordered to do. John Gielgud, from the Shakespearean stage, makes a worthy effort as does Madelline Carrol, who was in The 39 Steps as well. Peter Lorre, while a tad over-the-top and at some times irritating, is a joy to watch. The main villain is very smooth and a treat to watch as well. Comedic elements thrown in with tension and suspense makes Secret Agent a worthwhile Hitchcock film. From The Man Who Knew Too Much to The Lady Vanishes, Hitchcock could do no wrong. Secret Agent proves it."
+1,Inexpensive junk.,"I want to be sure to let all of the Amazon members know that this DVD would not play in my DVD player. I purchased three Hitchcock films from this distributor and only one of the three DVDs actually played. This one didn't, so buyer beware!"
+1,Interdesign Clear Drainboard,"As nice as it looks, it was a disappointment. It doesn't slope to make the water drain into the sink, the edge is so sharp it cut my finger and last but not least, that ""tire rubber"" smell has not left after multiple washings. I've since been on the lookout for a better one."
+1,"more labelling, please","This product came with a disclaimer that it contained substances known by the state of California to cause cancer . This disclaimer was not mentioned in the description, or I would not have purchased it. This is one of the drawbacks of buying online, a way of buying that I generally enjoy and approve of."
+1,TOO SMALL,"I was so disappointed, much too small, not as described. I did not believe this was to be a large."
+2,Awesome Reminder of God's Grace,"This book, which is a perfect gift a non-believer or believer, is a powerful, yet simple display of the various forms of God's immeasurable grace. I found this book a great source of encouragemt and a great lesson on the realms of God's grace. It really will open your eyes and help you to appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus."
+1,He is a good writer but...,"Ross Leckie writes exciting, thrilling storys, but a writer should not work in historical fiction if he doesn't know anything about the period is writing. Every time ross goes for some detail...it's COMPLETELY WRONG...he dont even know that a primus pilus (primipilus) is the first centurion of the first cohort. If you want to read historical novels about rome, try Steven Saylor or the marvelous Colleen McCullough. Mr. Ross, You don't have to be a scholar to write historical fiction, but please...read one or two books before you write your novels."
+1,Do not buy.,I hate this memory card I had been using for 3 months for Madden 2000 when it became corrupted.Do not get stick to the basic Nintendo pack.Don't mess around I have had a nintendo controller pack since I owned my nintendo 64 (about a year and half now) and have never had a problem.I tried to save a few bucks and got burned.
+1,A terrible mistake in the history of the music industry,"Sheena Easton is a terrible mistake in the history of the music industry. How did this woman ever get signed? Don't buy this CD, it's gross. 80s pop is a bad genre of music. This whole CD is a bad example of that bad genre.First of all, it's 15 songs. 15 songs is cool if the singer is good. But Sheena is BAD. This CD is 15 songs of torture and regret -- regret of ever putting the CD in your CD player. Her voice is weak. The songs are very upbeat and poppy, but with her voice, they sound weird. She's not good at pop. And she's even worse at ballads. She's just bad at everything. She's a total Madonna wannabe.Please, please, PLEASE don't purchase this CD. It's a waste of your money. Buy something good! NOT Sheena Easton!"
+2,Succinct Treatment of Malpractice Issues For Physicians,"The focus of the book is on the ""administrative"" end of the medical risk management spectrum. A book like this is a must for a physician facing a first time medical malpractice claim.My only desire is for a more substantial treatment of physician practices that mitigate risk prior to a claim being made."
+1,Slingback sandals,Was not happy - shoes did not fit as stated (fit very small) and were very narrow for my feet.
+2,Absolutely beautiful....great workmanship...worth every cent,"I was so excited to receive this....great packaging...the product arrived in pristine condition and I could not be more please. It looks so beautiful, and I have seen some Finch and hummingbirds enjoying it. My cardinals have finnaly discovered it....what a treat. I ordered the smaller feeder, but I may end up getting the large one because I like it so much."
+2,Fabulous Reading,"The Boston Globe 7/3/2003 ran a picture of Lauralee and a long story.Immediately I grapsed the significance of her plight and wish others would recognize her life toil for what it is: pure hardship, almost unbounded.I love this author, I would love to see more people in her situation write about their lives.We are truly enriched."
+1,Bad (old?) pills that gave me hives,"I have been taking astragalus supplements for a very long time. I dicided to give Gaia's liquid gel pill a try, hoping for better absorption. However, only after a couple of days of taking it, I developed a lot of hives all over my body. When I examed the pills, I saw that every pill was only half filled with liquid. This can be indications that the pills were very old that the liquid had been dried up and poor packaging. I stoped taking it and threw out the opened bottle. I kept the unopened one so I can send to a lab for testing later. Will NEVER buy any Gaia product again!"
+1,"""wheres the beats""?","i was really dissapointed when i bought this album. The first time i heard bones was live when i was 15 at the ""Wave"" in Staten island the kid sent me into a trance. He is the master of beats and welcomed me to the scene.I havent stopped dancing yet.To expierance bones dont purchase this album see him live at his best or check out technolo-g or houseloop.Frankie bones is known for the boom boom and he will without a doublt ,keep you thumpin!!!"
+1,Not the color I wanted...,"Disappointed....It was not what it looked like in the photo, the product quality is satisfactory. I prefer other combos by this brand."
+2,Don't be too critical,"Don't be too critical of this flick. I've recently discovered Randal Malone to be quite entertaining, if not over the top at times, and consistent with making the rounds in B Horror; and he was creepy in this one. Yes, dimbulb college morons get killed off in this (like about five thousand other slasher flicks) and some can act and some are just eye candy like in Hell Night, Halloween, Friday the 13th and a Nightmare on Elm Street. This one leans more toward Prom Night (1980) or Deadly Lessons, though, with its level of gore and characterizations. It IS shot on video (a high def camera, I believe, if the crisp image is any indication) but as any horrorhound knows this isn't necessarily a bad thing (The Ripper from 1985 remains the low bar here). There is no new ground here (sorry Saw fans) and victims die because they're stupid. This is a fair little film and I keep hearing Randal Malone ask, ""Why are you here?"" in that distant, myopic voice that reminds me of Vinent Price."
+2,Totally Engrossing,I loved this book - Didn't want it to end! A definite must-read for fans of historical fiction and suspense.
+2,A story full of suprises!,"I've read and re-read (multiple times) everything Tobias Wolff has written and I think this book is the best. It has the narrative pacing of a suspense novel, with strange, funny yet very human characterizations. The writing is pristine clear. The primary theme is the percieved benefits of conformity by the main character and his undercurrent of resistence to it."
+2,Love Tobias Wolff!,"A very short read, but full of emotion and great story. David Sedaris also highly recommends this read. Try it. you'll like it!"
+2,This book is like a gently flowing stream,"I think each part of the story doesn't effect me a lot, but after reading the whole story, they combined all together to make me feel something strong inside of my mind. I think it is a very sensitive story."
+2,"It's very nice story, but a little difficult to me",It was interesting to me to know about the soldiers'experiences before going to war. Also it was nice to see how different could be the points of view of each person in the same situation. It was pretty sad for me to see how their life changed after that experience.
+2,it was interesting because of the characters,For me it was very good to know about the soldiers who went to the war in VIETNAM. They know a lot about it because they were there for a long time.
+1,a good book to read,The book was interesting to me because the author speaks about life in the Army. Some soldiers got good and bad experience during their time. The book makes comments about three diferent soldiers.
+2,Good book.,"Being from Long Island, I understand the story behind the US Open. I was also able to go to the Open on the Saturday and get a feel for the event. As such I really appreciated this book because it is hard to build such an event in the public course like Bethpage. It is a testament to the USGA on how organized they are and all of the event preplanning they do. I thought it was a different and insightful look at the Open"
+2,Inside the Open,"Mr. Feinstein is a gifted writer and storyteller. This is the story of a golf course, the championship it hosted and the people that made it happen. Mr. Feinstein follows the story of the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black Public Golf Course from idea to fruitition. He takes us behind the scenes and inside the ropes. It is a fascinating read."
+1,A MAJOR ( PUN INTENDED) DISAPPOINTMENT,"I was so disappointed in this book. Having read most of Feinsteins other works. It was certainly not, "" Inside the Ropes"", as the sub title implies.I was totally bored by the business end of the open. Aside from the introduction, the golfers don t enter the book for about three hundred pages.I found myself skimming to get to the good stuff, which took a long time to materialize."
+1,Way too much extra crap,"He writes with a lot of descriptive detail, to a fualt. Every person he mentions gets their biography put in. Way too much extra junk about people no one would ever here of. Chapters start out with the continuing story and quickly break down into the life story of some high ranking account for the PGA, and so on. Read only if you need to get some sleep."
+1,His worst book yet...,"I bought this book anticipating another great read like: A Good Walk Spoiled. What I got, however, was every tiny, irrelevant detail about every person even remotely involved with the US Open. For example, do we really care that the superintendant's son played junior golf at... Or do we need 10-15 pages on the Shinnecock Indians and the 1995 US Open at Shinnecock? Or that the workers at Bethpage enjoyed eating sandwiches at BK Sweeney's??? Or that the guy who caddied for Tiger in his practice round was frome Ireland and his family, blah, blah, blah... Come on. It was just too much clutter and noise.This from an avid, single-digit handicapper, from Long Island, who played Bethpage Black and went to the Open on Friday in teh pouring rain!I had every reason to love this book, but instead threw it away. Save your money. I wish I had."
+2,Not Quite a Good Walk Spoiled,"John Feinstein may very well be the best golf writer around, but that doesn't mean that all of his books are instant classics like A Good Walk Spoiled. ""Open"" details the tournament at Bethpage in painstaking detail, from the history of the course, to the political machinations to get the tournament at the course, to the renovation of the course, to the volunteers, to the tournament itself. Although the devil is in the details, I would have appreciated more of the tournament and less of the development. Still a great read, but I wanted more golf and less golf course."
+2,Good Inside look at the U.S. Open,"The author does a great job of taking the reader inside the historic 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, and includes all the main players involved. Be advised that the book does not focus much on the action at the Open, only the last 75-100 pages deal with the actual championship, the rest involves the story behind bringing the championship to the club. The book is a good read and will be enjoyed by any golf fan, not the best Feinstein has ever written, but one of his best."
+2,If you love golf or just a great story,"What a book!!! Hard to believe you can break down one weekend and make it so fascinating! Made me want to go get a job at the USGA! What a great read, good flow, great humor but not over the top, good storyline, great characters...and it's all true!!!GREAT BOOK!!!"
+2,a good read for the golf nut,"Feinstein's books are always a good read and this one is no exception. If you want to know more about what it takes to put on a major golf tournament, this is your book."
+2,Beautiful Puzzle,"Another great puzzle by Sunsout. This is the more traditional squarish design rather than the nice widescreen-sized puzzles, of which I am becoming quite fond. That is the only reason I made this a four-star review rather than a five-star. The pieces on this one, while nice with a superb amount of variety in them, are average in size, making this puzzle fragile like typical puzzles once put together.The many different blues in this puzzle are incredible and really make this a very beautiful item. There was just the right amount of difference in the shades that it was not too hard to put together. The mix of gold shades in the wisemen and the camels stand out just enough in contrast to the blues.Very good puzzle!"
+2,"ulu, Live at the Wetlands Preserve NYC.",Great CD. Glad I learned about this band. They do a GREAT cover of Super Mario Brothers. This is a new twist to Jazz.
+1,Not that great...,"I found this album very monotonous and disappointing. I am an avid fan of Jazz-Funk Jambands, but this album, no matter how many times I hear it, just isn't that good. Most of the songs drone on one groove, go into space and lack inspired playing. The one high point of the record is SMB, which is really cool, I'll admit. If you're looking to expand your collection beyond Galactic and The Greyboy Allstars, I'd recommend checking out OO Soul, Sugarman 3, Mofro, Corduroy or some John Scofield first."
+2,Cockpit Resource Management,"Very typical of Nova's quality. Nicely organized with sections that contribute as a training scenario if needed. To those who teach aircrew resource management, a really outstanding visual document."
+1,rip off the the century.,"a 10 cent plastic item for $200gotta line up for that, gee.ordecimal points have be banned.hahaheheheheh"
+1,Not what you think it is. It's terrible.,"If you've recently been to Hawaii and you are looking for the music by 10 feet, this is NOT the band. This one is horrible and it only has three terrible songs on it. Not recommended."
+2,The beauty of cats,"The author provides an introduction on the history of the domestic cat, and then proceeds to discuss the different breeds in the chapters: Persian or Longhaired; Other Longhaired; Unusual & Semi-longhaired; Shorthaired; Foreign Breeds; Oriental and Siamese; and Pet Cats. All the major pedigree breeds are identified and described with a short history of the breed, to help the prospective owner to decide which variety to choose, as well as the most important points to look out for. The magnificent color photographs capture the full spectrum of the beauty of cats, from the cuteness of the playful kitten to the splendor of champion show winners. It is a delightful read and a valuable reference source to the different breeds of cats. Highly recommended to all people owned by cats."
+1,Simply not a good choice for future mathematicians,"There are a lot of good calculus textbooks out there, and many of them are better, I think, than this one. I don't know whether the authors are trying to make calculus easy & interesting. The result is that students learn more how to use the machines than the subject--mathematics itself. Students talk more math than do math!! The authors seem to thoroughly go against the classics that emphasizes the ""symbolic"" approach more than ""numerical and graphical"". Sometimes new approaches should be encouraged but I personally believe that all should do to help the students grasp the materials and enhance their mathematical thoughts. This is a book that teaches you how to learn and teach calculus."
+1,Gives me a headache,"I am now taking calculus with this book. I don't know how people survived calculus with this book. This book is for someone who really has a grasp on calculus, not for beginners. The examples don't match the problems, so you're thoroughly confused and have nothing to look at to help you when you're doing homework. You get a headache literally just from trying to understand it. Calculus is hard enough and the authors make it harder to learn than it needs to be. I've had other calculus books that explain much better and have very thorough examples that I could understand and keep up with. This book does a very poor job."
+1,Ridiculous!,"I had this book for three terms of calculus, and it was a headache. For every one person who liked the book, there were fifty who didn't. The authors, in trying to take a ""leaner, more conceptual approach"" to calculus, thoroughly confuse. The chapters on series and sequences are impossible to understand, and no practical problems are included in them. A good textbook supplements the material presented in lecture, and this one certainly did not. To summarize: this book presents calculus in a way that makes it seem far, far more complicated than it really is. And, to top it off, this is an *experimental* textbook that has been around for years. Time to conclude the experiment; it failed!"
+1,Not worth the effort,"This is the third calculus book I've had, and the only one I haven't understood. In the others I could always follow their examples and relate them to the homework questions. In this book the example problems have nothing to do with the homework questions. I imagine if one had a good calculus teacher this would be less of a problem.Basically this book taught me nothing more than to hate calculus."
+1,"Good ideas, but horrible context","I praise Ostebee and Zorn for making an attempt to make calculus easy and for everyone. But I just don't think that is true. Calculus is a sophisticated form of mathematics and sometimes it needs to be taught with vocabulary and methods within the mathematics community and outside of everyday life. When you combine this with the usual high number of mistakes present in a first-edition book, a great deal of the phrase ""we'll discuss/define this soon"", excessive use of the graphing calculator, and some pretty lame jokes, you get a product that's not really worthy of being used in a college-level course."
+2,It is decent. It was a little overpriced for the quality though.,"I bought the book for college and it has served it's purpose. It is a good book. There is quite a bit of writing in it and some of the pages are bent and wrinkly, but it was a good buy."
+2,Completely revised my way of learning math from a book!,"Ostebee and Zorn presented Calculus in a mind stimulating and reform way. No more copying examples out of the book because every problem is the same. This book makes you discover the methods and understanding. The basic understandings are provided, but the rest is up to you! I have never understood Calculus so thoroughly! I do not rate the book five stars, because of the unreliable solutions manual. The book is geared toward user discovery, so the solutions in the manual need to be CORRECT in order for the user to benefit the most."
+2,absolutely wonderful!,I loved this book as well as all of C.W. Andersons books. He is the best childrens writer in the universe. There will never be another writer who will be able to capture the wonder and innocence of childhood past.But for that life ...I wish much
+1,"Good book, kindle edition filled with typos","I guess somebody scanned a paper version of this book to build the kindle edition, as it appears to be filled with OCR errors.The content of the writing is enjoyable, but the kindle-edition typos are a real buzzkill for getting into the book.Get it in paperback, skip the kindle edition."
+2,A page in everybody's book of life.,"It's a literary masterpiece, realistic as it can be, Goodbye Columbus makes you feel as if you were 19 again. Neil's way of looking at life makes him a very interesting protagonist.Roth really scored a hundred whit this book, he makes the reader relates to the selfish feeling of a typical collage student, like Brenda. It makes you laugh going into two different mentalities such as Neil's and Brenda's.Intriguing enough not to let the reader know every detail, but to give him the opportunity of drawing your own conclusion."
+2,A Page in everybody's book of life,"It's a literary masterpiece, realistic as it can be, Goodbye Columbus makes you feel as if you were 19 again. Neil's way of looking at life makes him a very interesting protagonist. For example the way he relates to the little black kid of the library. Roth really scored a hundred with this book, he makes the reader relates to the selfish feeling of a typical College student, like Brenda. It makes you laugh going into two different mentalities such as Neil's and Brenda's. What makes it the best is that at the end the reader can make his own conclusions about what happened in the story and why it is name like that."
+2,Great Book,A fascinating look at a young man who is beginning to question his youthful ideals. Does he abandon his lower class family and everything he believes to marry into a wealthy family? It is beautifully written and very real.
+2,Nice Book,"I think this is a good book even though I enjoy reading other kinds of books (like science fiction.) However, what I found special about this one is that it is very realistic. The characters and the situations in the novel makes you feel this happened in real life. The book is about the summer romance between two teenagers: Brenda Patimkin (one rich girl) and Neil Klugman (a poor boy). Neil sees her for the first time swiming in a pool, and falls in love with her. After that, they begin to love each other romantically; but after awhile they start having problems with each other, which will make you wonder if they'll stay together as a couple (but that's for you to read.) I'd say it is an entertaining book; it has funny parts, sad parts, happy and romantic. I haven't read other Roth novels, but this one is very good written. If you enjoy realistic novels, then it's a good choice."
+1,Unexpected,"I had to read this book for a college class, and it was not what I expected. I liked ""Defender of the Jews"" but not the main novella, ""Goodbye Columbus."""
+1,No Thanks!,"The movie infatuated sub-literate ""reviews"" of this adaptation immediately turned me off, they can probably only ingest it in audio format. The Amazon no-name who misspelled HARLAN ELLISON's name didnt help, he's a vastly better writer than roth, and the only reason I was going to buy these tapes, guess not."
+2,Another Good One,"Reminded me a bit of 'Sterile Cuckoo'. College romance - beset with the fumblings of young adults. An enjoyable story with an almost predictable letdown. The letdown was expected, so it wasn't a bummer.The other stories varied from pretty good to okay.The last story was strange, but it was not a show stopper. Roth is a good writer."
+1,Numerous transcription errors in Kindle edition,"While Ross is an excellent writer and I hate to leave a review that nit-picks the format rather than the content, I think it's useful for those considering buying the Kindle edition to be warned that the digital text has numerous obvious copy errors, seemingly created when scanning the book: ""candles"" become ""candies"", ""corn"" becomes ""com"", etc., over and over throughout the book. It's usually easy to work out what the word should have been, but it's very distracting and breaks the flow of the text."
+1,Kindle edition chock full of OCR errors,"Sadly, the kindle edition is replete with typos - seemingly from an un-proofread OCR translation. A truly great book, but completely unreadable. Too bad Roth's publisher isn't available on the itunes store..."
+2,Loved it as a kid.,I read this book in elementary school. I loved it. I've now purchased it for my kids!
+1,The last 40 years haven't been kind to this book,"Science that is so far off I have a hard time believing that it was thought to be accurate in 1966. Dinosaurs whose only behavior is maniacal attack, even in the case of some herbovores. Prehistoric men who operate pretty much on the same level - savages just gotta be savage, after all. A paleontologist who travels back to the time of the dinosaur and collects no data - mostly just shoots things. Only one female character, who is mostly only happy when she does something to please the male heros. People who make bizarre choices apparantly only because the plot needs them to. No character development, clumsy writing, sloppy editting.Actually, Lester Del Rey didn't even write this. Someone else wrote it to his outline.There was good science fiction written in 1966, but is probably a example of why science fiction used to have such a crummy reputation."
+2,Kids Love SB,"It's a fun movie that involves SpongeBob...kids LOVE. It's 87 mins, and gives you plenty of time to get the cleaning and/or cooking done. Shipping and product was great."
+2,Great entertainment.,My two year old niece watched this movie about 5 times in a row. Who doesn't love Spongebob! Money well spent for some quiet time.
+1,"Once again, the G rating only good enough for OUTSIDE USA!!!","As with every Nick movie from 2002 onwards, this movie is rated PG. However, some countries, like the U.K. for example, has a G equivalent. Come on! We hardly get to see G rated movie in theaters anymore! There are lots of PG movies for families that are innocent and don't deserve a high rating. Maybe it's just a filthy trick for the MPAA to encourage children to read a book or play a sport? B***S**T! I like movies, and kids like movies. I don't it when parents worry. Please, MPAA? Let our country's children see a stinkin' movie, will ya?"
+1,"Really bad, boring, stupid movie.","I had to watch this in my band class when we had a substitute teacher because some teenagers are so immature they watch SpongeBob. I don't watch TV at all, and was not expecting to see this movie.The ""humor"" in this movie ranges from forced (the whole ""Goofy Goober"" thing, a Chuck E. Cheese-like establishment, only with peanutes) to disturbing (SpongeBob's mentally challenged friend Patrick Star flies into a ceremony naked with a flag in his butt). The only good part is when SpongeBob and Patrick get drunk off ice cream. You know what would've been the perfect ending? Them getting arrested for underage drinking.Hey, I'd laugh."
+1,Very bad,"Very bad condition didn't work even one time because was all screchet up all ower , the box was so dirty i had to put in garbage imediatly .I dont recomand anyone to buy ."
+1,tottaly inapporopraite,(...)! Where was Sandy and Gary?! I watch this ocassionly and hate it! Sponge and Patrick go on an adventure to save the world! Already done! Two best friends on a journey to save the world! Best Part was when...wait no best part!Worst Part: When Spongebob was on David hasslehoffs leg!I reccomend Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events coming to DVD April 26!
+1,WHERE IS GARY? I WANT GARY!!!,"WHERE IS GARY? I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!! Gary the Snail is the best character in the cartoon. He meows, grooooowls, meows-&-growls at the same time, and can say ''No''. He plays the violin, wears a two-tone pair of Italian brogues, and reads the paper. He is a towering intellect and is granted ZEROOO role in this so-called movie! This omission has angered Gary fanatics all over the world! Any SBSP movie without Gary is sacrilege! WHERE IS GARY? I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!! WHERE IS GARY? I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!! WHERE IS GARY? I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!! I WANT GARY!!!"
+2,"Suprisingly, a very good movie","i expected this movie to be terrible, but might as well see it. I was proved wrong. My favorite part has to be the scene at goofy goober's.FINAL THOUGHT - buy, see, rent, steal,or borrow this movie"
+2,Pretty Good!,"This movie is very funny! I liked the plot and the jokes were funny. I'm not really a fan of Spongebob, but I liked this movie alot."
+2,Fun movie.,"!Heather's teenage son!All right, all right. What's so bad about this movie? Really. Sure, it's got some crude bits but to me those are some of the funnies parts. And there is nothing wrong with Sandy having one line. She's not that important of a character, anyway. Do you see her often in the show? I do agree that Squidward needed a bit more screentime. I think he's quite funny. I love the TV show, and I loved this movie when I viewed it in the theater on opening night. The ending is most definately the funniest part of this little flick.And for those who think he is homosexual...You've got to be kidding me. He's supposed to be childlike, not homosexual. And what's so bad about homosexuality anyway? I have friends who are homosexuals. So, all of you overly obsessive Christians can go shove it. I'm a Christian, too but it's not right to bash homosexuality or the people that practice it. Sorry for the rant, but things like that do make me a bit mad.PS...Patrick rocks.4 out of 5."
+1,Not Very Funny,"I am a Spongebob fan, but this movie was SO corny and drawn out. There were exactly 2 or 3 funny parts. This should've been either a made for TV movie or gone straight to video and DVD."
+1,Enjoyment of the series is no guarantee you'll enjoy the movie.,"I'm an adult and a member of the ""Spongebob Underground"": adults who enjoy the cartoons but are afraid to say that to other adults. So, I'm a big fan and I've seen most all the cartoon episodes. I think Spongebob was the first great cartoon of the 21st century.But the movie just doesn't work. It's like they had enough material for a typical 11 minute cartoon and they tried to spread it over an almost-hour-and-a-half movie. It was strained humor, tedious to watch, and mostly mindless slapstick stuff for little kids. The part that the parents enjoy, that the kids don't get, just wasn't there (except for the NPR joke that I thought was hilarious). But one great joke does not a movie make."
+2,I`m a goofy goober,It`s hillarous and it`s got great music.I saw it 3 times and i want to see it again.
+2,Matthew's Review - Age 6,"Plankton steals the king's crown. Patrick and SB go to a dangerous city and get back the crown. Lots of tushy jokes.Dad says: Also featured are David Hasslehoff's pecs, cute princess Mindy who has a heart, sundae binge drinking and secret plan Z in this kind-of coming of age movie."
+1,DUMB AS HELL - SAVE YOUR MONEY,"The Nickelodeon money machine has struck again. By taking Spongebob off TV and making him a movie, Nickelodeon has done a disservice to those of us who have enjoyed Spongebob over the years. This movie is ridiculous. A story that would normally be given 11 minutes has been stretched into well over an hour of boredom. None of the characters were further fleshed out and the jokes were few and far between.Plankton has stolen Neptune's crown and pinned it on Mr. Krabbs. It's Spongebob and Patrick to the rescue. You would think some of the peripheral characters, like Sandy and Squidward would get more screen time, but no. Just dull. The worst episode is better than this movie. Nick was just trying to get the Spongebob name on a marquee so they could cash in."
+2,SPONGEBOB MOVIE!!,"I absolutely love Spongebob,and a movie would be awesome! I CAN'T WAIT!Hooray for Patrick! :)"
+1,Worst Animated Film of 2004,"Well, we saw this garbage on opening day. I took my 5-year-old who loves the Spongebob cartoon. It seemed like it was nearly completely devoid of humor. Don't understand how most of the ""reviewers"" on this site reviewed the film BEFORE they've seen it. As a Spongebob fan, I'm very disappointed. This is one I won't be buying when it goes to video. Flat plot, drawn-out story and it seemed like it would never end. Even the truly funny bits (I counted about 4) didn't make up for the boredom we suffered. Save your $!"
+2,Spongebob!,"The Spongebob Movie was just what I expected. AWESOME! Patrick was funny, Spongebob was funny... It is a Spongebob fans must-see movie!"
+1,good,It was the most exciting movie ever but Mr.Krabs was barly in the movie and sandy or squidward wern't ethier.
+1,You will like the TV show all the more after viewing--don't!,"This is a dreadful movie. Anybody who tells you that it resembles the show obviously hasn't seen one of them. The plot is like something you would find in a kid's story book, the graphics are from the Ren & Stimpy school of animation, and the characters don't sound the same even though they were done by the same people. This is surely enough to include SPONGEBOB on anyone's list of the worst 100 films of all time. Guess that means I need to see SANTA AND THE ICE CREAM BUNNY to see if in fact anything worse for kids was ever put to celluloid."
+1,Special Features Suck !!!!,"I gave this movie a 5 out of 5 cause the movie itself is awesome. Absolutely just amazing...BUTI had to give the special features a 1 out of 5 casue they suck.Thats just the only way to describ them. There NOTHING of intrest really. Just some intreviews with people about the movie, some other crap about underwater life and stuff. ABSOLUTELY NO SPECIAL FEATURES about spongebob, NO SPECIAL FEATURES for Kids. They would HATE these lame excuses for special features..... nothing interesting or fun at all.Boo to everyone who had imput on this DVD for the spcial features, they really droped the bomb on it !!!!"
+1,IT IS WHAT IT IS!,"I don't know what i'm doing rating a spong bob movie. let me say it was a complete disappointment, and boring. but then i remember this is exactly what its supposed to be, a kids cartoon. not an anime for late night airing. buy it for the kids, if your an adult fan, then skip buying, and renting. we realy don't need to watch sponge bob ""grow up."""
+2,it's ok,I think it was ok. the surprising thing was that SB and Patrick were the main charactors. what I think they should of done was add more charactors. but otherwise everything was ok.
+2,Funny--especially if you're into SpongeBob.,"I had the pleasure of seeing this movie ALONE in a movie theater. That's right--by coincidence, I was the only one in the theater.SpongeBob is a pretty good animated movie. The opening sequence is original and funny. For some reason, it wasn't quite as funny as the TV show is, but it was still pretty good. I missed SpongeBob's squirelly girlfriend, but other than that I enjoyed every minute.Best part: when Spongebob and Patrick dry up on land. Almost brings a tear to your eye! Worst part: Seeing David Hasselhoff's leg hair. Ugh!Overall, I recommend this movie to all Spongebob fans."
+2,Goofy Goobers,"You know you've seen a movie such as this too long when you're caught by your co-workers humming the Goofy Goober theme song. Frankly, I hate the Goofy Goober theme song but it's catchy and gets lodged in my cranium whether I want it to or not.The movie was pretty funny, my kids sure enjoyed it more than me. Dennis(the one Plankton hired to take out Spongebob and Patrick) was by far my favorite character. Tough and ruthless, he added a good counterpart to the craziness that is Spongebob and Patrick. Sort of reminiscent of the Tattletale Strangler ony edgier. And if you parents know what I'm talking about, you've probably seen too much of Spongebob as have I.The scene near the end with David Hasselhoff, well, I didn't really care for that. But most of the movie was enjoyable. For kids it's great. They'll watch it over and over."
+2,SpongeBob SquarePants Movie = Great Movie For All,"I personally love this movie. I am a fan of the series and I just had to see this movie. So, the very day it came out, I bought it and watched it with my family.And guess what! I loved it! SpongeBob & Patrick go after Neptune's crown in order to save Mr. Krabs from being incenterated by Neptune. While this is going on, Plankton (who is the one who actully stole Neptune's crown and has conquered Bikini Bottom) send a bounty hunter to stop SpongeBob and Patrick from retrieving it from Shell City.All this plus David Hasselhoff and bubble hating tough guys too!And SpongeBob and Patrick have to face monsters and a giant Cyclops (a man in an old fashion diving suit!A great movie with a great voice cast and a great story make this a treat for fans and non-fans alike. So, what are you waiting for? Buy this great DVD and enjoy it again and again."
+2,SpongeBob Squarepants Movie,My two boys love watching Spongebob Squarepants so I thought I'd buy the movie to add to their dvd collection and they enjoy watching it.Great movie for any Spongebob fans.
+2,This is a great movie,"I loved this movie from the time I first saw it. As soon as I saw the title I thought""I'd better get this on DVD"". Thre WERE a few parts I didn't get (and still don't) And parts I didn't get then figured out but didn't think was funny and some I didn't get but figured out and thought it was really funny. I've watched this over one skillion. times. Adults,teenagers,and children will love the movie of a very spongey loveable guy and his friends"
+1,0 stars,This was stupid it was dumb and it stunk and the worst partwas the end. Why did thay let spongebobdie from the diver? Il give you the pan down it was 8 o clockmy dad had got back from work and he had rent the spongebob movie my twin my brother and my sister and i just could hardly wait so we fierd up the tv and i wish i hadenttake my good advice dont even wach this.
+1,dis movie SSUUCCKKSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,i see dis movie in dis theter it blew chunks spongbob an his friends are gay
+1,Spongebob STINKS!,"WHY, WHY, WHY does it always have to be the shows I hate so much to take the world by storm?! Rocko's Modern Life is a LOT better than Spongebob! I can't believe that they even LIED about Rocko making an appearance in this movie! For all you Spongebob fans: BOYCOTT SPONGEBOB NOW! ROCKO IS BETTER!"
+1,SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS MOVIE,Um I think this movie was pathetic. i like sponge bob but come on now spongebob gets drunk and then they have way to much violence in this movie goin our havin a hit man goin after sponge bob and patrick oh my gosh what is this world coming to taking a kids cartoon and puttin so much violence into it.
+1,Cute but.........COME ON!,"Yes yes, I know your thinking ""EVERYBODY LOVES SPONGEBOB!""And I do admit that it is funny and cute. But It is quite annoying. The show was fine. But a MOVIE?!? I would rather watch a 24/7 marathon of Telatubies! The only person in SpongeBob Squarepants that is even remotely funny is Patrick Star!And like every other movie based off of a show, when you return to the show, THEY ACT LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED! Not to mention a lot of people are mad a Nick for canceling Invader Zim! So if you want to save yourself from brain damage, I recomend not seeing this movie.Trust me, that would be a wise choice."
+2,Funny Movie!!!,I bought this movie for my son and daughter and not only did they love it but I found myself watching and enjoying this movie as well. Very good movie for kids who love sponge bob. I definitely recommend to others.
+1,Kind Of A Let Down To A Good Series,"Here it comes! The big movie of the hilarious TV series, it's The Spongbob Squarepants Movie! Spongbob and Patrick are on a mission to save King Neptunne's crown, and they travel a long long way. Despite my two stars, the move has it's moments when you laugh and giggle. But the movie lost the essance of the series: It wasn't that funny.Spongebob was the icon of goody-goodness-fun. But then the movie is a huge letdown and there should be a sequel to imrpove the series.The funny moments are when Patrick falls in love with the mermaid, (I think her name was Cyndi?) and he's like 'Your Pretty!' Same old Patrick, the character that stays consistent.Movie is worth a rent. Some crude humor and weird images."
+2,spongebob is not what you're saying about him!!!!,spongebob is great he doesn't do anything bad he's optimistic.
+2,Best cartoon movie ever!,I really like this movie Because it is funny. I think that this is one of the best movies ever.
+2,HILARIOUS!!,"We saw the Spongebob movie and it's the BEST from sponge bob!I won't spoil the movie for you but it's SOOOOOO FUNNY! Spongebob and Patrick's hangover on the ice cream, David Hasselhoff being used as a speed boat, and It's all hilarious. So see it!"
+1,This edition SUCKS!,"Full Screen Edition dvds suck (UNLESS IT WAS filmed that way). Full Screen crops the theatrical picture to 4:3 ratio which is the shape of a standard (non-widescreen) TV screen. There is no letterboxing, but up to a third of the original picture is lost. WIDESCREEN preserves the original theatrical picture ratio of the film which will appear in ""letterboxed"" format on a normal TV screen. If the movie is going to be modified from it's original version then It should not cost as much."
+2,movie,Just what I needed for a gift. It was just what my nephew wanted at a reasonable price. Thanks for being competitive and having what I needed.
+2,Spongebob movie the best movie ever!,I saw this movie twice in theaters it was the best animated movie ever!I liked it more then the incredibles.Actuly I don't like it I love it!!!!!
+2,for spongebob fanatics...,I like the movie... Spongebob is charlie brown's counterpart who just happens to live in a pineapple under the sea....
+2,spongebob squarepants movie,i did not like this movie but my little brother did! so i i recomend it for 9 and under!
+2,Squarepants CANNOT get any better than this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"I bought this movie at best buy,and it is AWESOME!!!!!! There was this really funny part, but I'm not going to spoil the movie. Patrick is so funny! You should really see this movie. You won't be sorry!P.S. I'm a goofy goober! :)"
+2,amazing deal,Three days after i clicked buy i had it in the mail. Package seemed like i got it from bestbuy! If you want this video in store bought conditions. He's your guy. Thanks for this. If i order anymore videos ill be sure to check here first
+1,Not worthy,"I'll admit it: I'm a Spongebob junkie. I've seen almost all of the episodes, multiple times. I saw this movie when it came out in theatres with a fellow Spongebob freak. Gosh, we were like 15 and we did not even care.That being said, I did not care for this movie. The writers make great 12-minute episodes, but apparently nothing good comes from trying to make longer plots. It also has some disturbing parts for younger kids, so I don't even let my niece watch it when it comes on TV. She's a big fan of the episodes as well.All in all, stick with the original shows."
+2,I'D GIVE IT A MILLION STARS IF I COULD,THIS MOVIE IS EVEN BETTER THAN THE SHOW BECAUSE IT'S LOTS LONGER THAN JUST 30 MINITES. BUT I SAW ABOUT 10 SPONGEBOBS ON NICK AT NITE LAST NIGHT BEFORE GOING TO SEE THIS MOVIE TODAY. I GOT OUT OF SCHOOL. SPONGEBOB IS MY HERO. I NAMED MY CAT GARY AFTER SPONGEBOB'S SNAIL. THE MUSIC IS ALSO GOOD. MY BROTHER GOT ME THE SOUND TRACK.
+2,"I'm 14, I love Spongebob, so there!!","""The Spongebob Squarepants Movie"" had an unoriginal title, but I LOVED the movie anyway! I only liked two songs from it tho, ""Goofy Goober Rock"" and ""The Best Day Ever"". But overall, I recommend it for kids 9 yrs. old, to adult! This movie isn't a waste of time, or money, so buy it now! I also recommend this for anyone who loves Spongebob (and Patrick), who loves silly, but sometimes, twisted comedy, or someone who just wants to have a good time!"
+1,rent before considering buying,"I am disappointed in the movie. My advice would rent first to see if you truly want this one in your collection or rapidly repeatly watched over by the little ones.The movie had a few funny parts but off beat to the clean crazy humor the show is so loved for by adults and children. Some how seeing Patrick in a pair of net stockings and high heels sort of ruins the image of cool to dearly sad way of getting a laugh, if someone finds that funny. I find the rest of the movie following suit to a lower level of humor where I think they either were trying to hard that they missed the boat or maybe not trying hard enough that the boat is a sinking ship."
+2,Absorb the fun!,This movie was so funny! It's like the best movie ever. The movie is better than the t.v. show. It's SpongeBob but with more laughter in it. So I would give this movie 5 stars!Edward Park
+1,Not so much...,"I like Spongebob, though not quite as much as my kids. This was an enjoyable, but not exceptional DVD. Around here the measure of a DVD is the encore factor. If they don't play the hell of of it, it isn't all that. (Doesn't explain El Dorado, that gets played far more often than it deserves.) It hasn't been played a second time, even by my 7 year old who watches SB every day. I wouldn't waste the cash on this one, you'll get more enjoyment out of the endless re-runs they play on Nick."
+2,Good Preparation Material for the Money,"For those folks already familiar with SQL Server, this book will fill-in any obvious knowledge gaps when preparing for the exam. It's like the related MSCE Training Kits in that it covers all the required topics, but with less detailed discussions and lab practices. It also costs less and demands less study time to complete.If you don't know SQL Server and T-SQL quite well this book will not help you pass the 70-229 exam. For example, while the included practice test will get you in the right mind set it does not drill you nearly enough on how to write sound stored procedures, triggers, and cursors."
+2,Great value for prep material!!,"Questions cover, with excellent difficulty, all areas of exam 70-229. These are the style of questions all Microsoft exams should contain to maintain the credibility of their certifications.This review is a good heads up on how Microsoft is changing their exams to cover hands on work experience versus fact regurgitation. Very handy sample Exam on CD with Questions randomly generated from the Readiness Reveiw.A better publication than the 70-229 Study Kit."
+1,Not Really Accurate,"I had thought that this book and the sample Exam on the CD would be a realy close reflection of the exam content. But whan I took the exam, it didn't seem like that was the case. The book and sample exam seemed to focus on Admin. stuff while the exam seemed to emphasize SQL, TSQL and database design a lot more. I also don't think the book prepares you for security-related questions very well. But it might still be worthwhile for someone who feels ready to take the exam and just wants some practice."
+1,"Poorly organized, too little practical information","This book has two main flaws that caused me to abandon it after the first few chapters.First, it spends an inordinate amount of time on theory, compared to giving practical examples.Second (and a truly fatal flaw) is that during the course of the book, the reader is directed to build a database that is essential to reading the following chapters. The reader is encouraged to think theoretically about the general structure of the database, but is given no specifics. Yet specifics are exactly what the later chapters require! If the reader follows the directions, it will become necessary to make numerous structure changes later.Worse yet, the ""correct"" database is not included on the CD, nor is it available online. That makes it impossible for the more advanced user to skip chapters that he doesn't need.This book has become one of my more expensive doorstops."
+1,A waste of time,"This book is an incomplete mess.Throughout the book there are sample questions to ""quiz"" the reader on the material. BEWARE! many of the answers in the book are wrong.For the harder topics this isn't even a guide at all. Only a list of study points.The CD with practice questions repeats many of the questions in the book and had incorrect answers.A good replacement for this book is a brick wall. Stare at it and you will acheive the same results as reading this book."
+1,Only 126 questions !!!,"There are 6 domains and 20 objective, in those 6 domains, of Exam, so count how many questions are per domain (6!!!). Some topics have only 3 questions, and on Exam you will get 3 or more questions from that objective.Before every domain there is list of articles (Training Kit + Books Online) to read for that domain, and every time they write how to start Books Online (klik Start menu, Programs, etc.) 3 - 4 line for somebody that goes on 70-229!!!.1/4 (to 1/3) of almost every page is unused (empty).If 2 or more answers are wrong for the same reason, they will repeat explanation, several lines, again and again.Some questions are for total begginers, and for some you need a lot of expirience.During my web exam expirience I noticed that questions are a little bit easier than the most on the Internet.So if you are total begginer and you have extra money, buy it, but for expirienced people I recomend something like www.certportal.com or other web sites."
+1,Not much help...,"Having passed the SQL Server 6.5 exam, I didn't even find this much help as a review or prep for SQL 2000... Had to get a better book immediately!"
+1,Hopelessly outdated,This book can only be of value for someone that is stuck in the seventies. All hints and advises regarding techniques to take pictures are so outdated to be considered useless.The illustrating pictures have this yellowish touch which defined that period of extraordinary bad taste.Definitely not worth a single cent.
+1,bose wave radio,The reception has not been very good. I am disappointed.May be it will help to move it around.I hope so.
+2,Insightful!,"Continual improvement is the key to survival in today's business climate, and as companies like GE and Motorola have proven, Six Sigma is a useful tool for ingraining the quest for perfection in an organization. After reading The Six Sigma Way, you'll probably be ready to jump out of your chair and immediately follow in these companies' footsteps by launching a Six Sigma initiative of your own. The authors, three consultants who teach firms to implement Six Sigma efforts, convincingly extol the money-saving and efficiency-enhancing virtues of the holistic approach. This book offers a lot of jargon and complex concepts, but the material is presented in easily understood charts and lists, and there are plenty of concrete examples. We [...] recommend The Six Sigma Way to managers who have heard wondrous tales of Six Sigma, but would like a more down-to-earth explanation of how it can be used and the benefits it offers."
+2,The definitive introduction to the subject,"For those who want a clear, concise (if not comprehensive) introduction to Six Sigma, this is the place to start. The authors offer an enticing glimpse into the real-world application of Six Sigma tools and techniques. While not to be considered the be-all, end-all (see authors like Breyfogle or Pyzdek for that), The Six Sigma Way is the book to read if you're contemplating a Six Sigma effort and need fundamental knowledge, a starting point for more thorough treatment of the subject (which can be daunting in its comprehensiveness). Highly recommended, especially with the companion guide."
+2,Excellent Book,"No Joke. A serious six-sigma book written in most elegant form. I like the part where the Authors provide insights into ""Sir Pork"" - a really good way to put serious stuffs into readable form. Ignore the stars. It could have been 6 :)."
+1,What a load of c***!,"I never read the book, but the CD is such a masterfully ""abridged"" version of the book that it manages to tell you for hour HOW WONDERFUL six sigma is, while totally neglecting to tell you WHAT SIX SIGMA ACTUALLY IS, or HOW IT IS IMPLEMENTED. In short, the CD contains nothing but self-marketing bull. If you have money to waste, go buy it."
+2,The Six Sigma Way,"The book was very easy to follow. I found it especially helpful that the Six Sigma Way gave tips as to which chapters should be read for each level of Six Sigma implementation. Since my company already had it implemented and I was only reading the book for an understanding of what my company was doing, I was able to skip the unneeded portions about implementation. This was a big time saver."
+1,Dont waste your time with this book!,"This book will tell you that six sigma is an excellent quality improvement program, (You probably heard this already) yet authors won't equip reader with the tools that six sigma offers. I read this book twice with a strong desire to understand the principles of the six sigma, but after reading it cover to cover twice I got nowhere.I like to read, and through the years I read a lot of books, but consider this to be the worst business book I read so far! Jack Welch, in his book Winning (which I strongly recommend) dedicates one short chapter to Six sigma, and it covers everything you will learn from this book. This book offers no substance what's so ever!!"
+1,Audiobook is a waste of time,"Bought this audiobook to pass the time on a long car trip. I have never seen so-little useful information stretched to fill so much time. It is written in such boring language that I don't know how the reader stayed awake while recording it for audio. Maybe the paper book version has some diagrams or charts to give form and substance to the information, but the audiobook is like a poorly-done PowerPoint presentation without the slides. It's just a sad collection of redundant bullet-point generalities."
+1,Horridly boring.,"More power to you if you can get something worthwile from this book. I bought the book on CD, and it was easily the most forgettable experience I've had in a while. The information is presented from a 30,000 mile view. So ""big picture"" oriented that it's useless to try and consider the action behind the concepts presented.If you're looking for a way to appear to have read something complicated and high level about Six Sigma. you found your source. If you want real, usable information, look elsewhere."
+1,Common sense branded and packaged as esoteric knowledge.,"I was amazed at how a book full of nothing new could be sold as if it contains some secret knowledge that only the initiated could comprehend (you know, like that Kung Fu martial arts stuff...take the pebble grasshopper).What it comes down to is an organized approach to identifying, measuring, and improving business processes. This is something I imagine has been going on long before anyone called it ""Six Sigma"".So, if you must have this book how about cutting the cost of acquisition to three bucks or so plus shipping and get a used copy to see if this is for you."
+2,A must have,"This book is a must have for anyone that uses Six Sigma, is learning Six Sigma, or wants to advance their Quality career.This book gives insight into the ""why"". Why Six Sigma is being implemented, Why it's so ""hot"", Why it can turn any company around, and Why it's better than TQM.While the book is mainly aimed at those in leadership positions, I believe that anyone that has a thirst for knowledge on Six Sigma should pick up this book. For those of you who need to implement Six Sigma buy it in conjunction with The Six Sigma Way Team Field Book. Everything you ever wanted to know about Six Sigma can be found in these two books."
+2,Love the case,I've had this case for a few months now and still love it. I used the bottom DVD slot for my DVD burner and used the top slot to wrap all the excess cables from the power supply. Keeps the inside of the case clean and simple with good air flow. I purchased a multi card reader with a USB 3.0 port to fit in the floppy slot. Added some ram with led's which lights up the case perfectly. Overall great case. No complaints.
+2,"Good box, hard to work in.","Pros: Sturdy, Sleek Finish.Cons: Difficult to work in, loud fans.This is a neat little addition to the living room. When the box arrived I was stunned at how big this box was, I guess in my mind I pictured it a bit smaller. It's about the size of a toaster oven. There is definitely a certain order in which the parts need to be assembled. I would suggest you pick up a modular power supply because cable management in this not so little guy is a royal pain.It keeps very cool inside thanks to a well done air flow design, but the stock fans are loud, very loud, and can be distracting, replace them for ones you can actually control."
+2,Book for Pet Lovers,"As a dog owner, I immensely enjoyed the stories Mr. Herriot shared.Along with his skill as a vet,he shows a great heart.Anyone so caring and tender with animals is truly a decent human being."
+2,Excellent,"I am an avid dog lover. I found this book to be both exciting, and well written. Great job!"
+1,Not worth it.,"This book puts me to sleep with its extremely large print and outdated stories. Writer goes on and on and wasn't at all what I expected by all the rave reviews. I'd much rather read Wesley the Owl, Marley and Me, Dewey the Library Cat, or Merle's Door. Save your money if you want to still read this and just check it out from the library."
+1,Bad bad bad,"The information indicated that it was a new book for $8. But, when I received, it was an old book and had a sticker in the back of the shown it was $5.60. I can not believe it. I wish I can give it zero rating. But, I can not. It is really bad."
+2,50 Warm And Comforting. Hug Your Dog!,"Do you have a passion for animals? If so, you'll inhale this book. The authors heartfelt emotions can be felt on every page. He clearly adored the animals he cared for over the decades. He described the colorful European countryside, the diverse pets, and the people who owned them in fine detail. Each story is accompanied by an ink sketch that added some warm visuals. My favorite stories were of ""Tricki Woo"", ""Judy The Nurse Dog"", ""Granville Bennett"", and ""Cigar."" What was nice is that since the stories were broken up, you could not lose your place when you took a break. Yet, I only took one because this was a fast page turner. I have had several dogs in my life and these are the most honest depictions of dog behavior I have read thus far. All animal lovers will enjoy this. Time to hug my dog and adopt another."
+2,short but delightful...,"James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories is a short but delightful book written by the world famous veterinarian. It is beautifully illustrated by Lesley Holmes.This book consists of ten stories from Herriot's previous books that feature dogs that he has treated over the years. It's difficult to pick a favorite as they all have amazing personalities. There is Brandy, who is such a scrounger that he gets his tongue stuck in tin cans that he digs out of the trash can. TrickiWoo, a Pekingese, picks winning horses at the races. And Gyp, an epileptic sheepdog, only barked once in his entire life. Although all the dogs have special characteristics, it is obvious that it would take a veterinarian with compassion and humor to see that these animals are more than just pets.I truly enjoyed Favorite Dogs Stories. However, if you've already read Herriot's other books (which I haven't), you will find that they're repeats."
+2,Wondeful and Warm,"This book has been sitting on my bookshelf for a while because I passed it over for other newer books... How sorry I am I waited this long! This book is so good... the stories about the different dogs are heartwarming, and heartwrenching...they are filled with almost any dog immaginable and are a delight to read especially for dog lovers. I can't recommend this book enough..."
+2,Warp Brothers 3X50 Black Plastic Sheeting,"Purchase this to lay on ground before putting mulch down. Worked great, very heavy plastic, would purchase again. I see this lasting years under the mulch."
+2,"Excellent plastic, very convenient size","This plastic is very conveniently shaped for running around the house - I have previously bought plastic materials that have to be cut to size and did not find them handy as this one. Very fast shipping from seller, too."
+2,"Great product, price & delivery","Really like using landscape plastic versus the landscape fabric sold in home improvement stores. The plastic does a much better job of killing the weeds below while preventing new weeds- the fabric sold in stores is more expensive and the root system of weeds actually thrive along the material. 4MIL black plastic is my favorite to use with stones especially. Product well priced, good quality, great shipping and made in the USA."
+2,Ocean's 11,Poster was in perfect condition and it was sent to me in just a few days! Great Seller! A+
+2,BREATHTAKING,"Unbelievable singing and acting, Simionato is more than perfect, just breathtaking. After you listen her you will understand what I mean. There are no words to describe it. Much much better than any other recording of Cavalleria sung by her or any other. She is the star. The rest of the cast sings and acts correctly. Very good black and white video and sound quality. Much much better than expected. A Must. You will not find a better Cavalleria on DVD."
+2,Seeds of Deception,I would like to give this seller a very high rating. This move arrived in great condition and was everything I had thought it would be.
+2,Kraut Cutter,This slicer is well made. We put up about 25 lbs of sauerkraut in a very short time compared to slicing cabbage with a knife. Delivery was prompt.
+1,Bob,"I ordered this item based on the five stars given by another purchaser. I have as yet to use it. I am basing this review on the quality of the piece.When shredding cabbage, one must realize that the cabbage will contain some moisture. There is no protective finish on this slicer to repel moisture or keep it in good order when cleaning with soap and water. Also, when I tried out the sliding box that holds the cabbage, there was an area that the box would not readily slide through. Upon further investigation I found the base of the slicer was warped, where two diagonally opposite sides were not on the same plane as the other two sides. In essence, it was a rocking horse.It seems to me that before this thing leaves the manufacturer, someone should be checking the product.Very poor workmanship and quality even though a close grained wood was used in its production.I am presently warping this thing in the opposite direction before I apply a clear epoxy paint finish."
+2,Pharisee bashing,"Excellent book. Lawrence is the only writer I know of who was able to trace the priggish type of American back to Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was a great man, but one of his more regrettable legacies appears in the modern WASP holier-than-thou type, the type that thinks it's inherently immoral to stay up late, and inherently moral to be a non-smoker. Take a close look at his interests and you'll see that it's to his advantage to preach what is, basically, servility. The rest of us Americans can't stand him (I'm convinced that Al Gore lost the election because he embodies this type), but his belief in his own piety remains unshaken to this day. Well, Lawrence gives him a perfectly-placed kick: check it out.All of these essays are thoughtful, funny, and insightful. Lawrence has a unique way of grasping the undercurrents of works of fiction, and many of his most surprising assertions ring true upon reflection."
+2,Always interesting but often wrong,"This passionate brief survey of American Literature contains much spontaneous flowing masterful and original writing. Lawrence famous 'Trust the teller not the tale' is the motto of the work. It argues that the true creative work takes on a life of its own that even its creator cannot completely define and control.Perhaps the most famous essay in this book is Lawrence's hatchet- job of Ben Franklin who he found to be a spiteful, penny- pinching, calculating dead soul. In fact old Ben could be in certain places as lively and probably more lively than Lawrence himself.What however is most important is that Lawrence in this work understands the great subterranean and mysterious genius of a kindred spirit for him, the literary creator of the Great White Whale."
+1,Not what I ordered,"The statue pictured is not what the recipient got! I wish that this company would show exactly what they are shipping, not what is pictured here. I will not order from this company again."
+1,Material fell apart after 6 to 8 wears,"I purchased one of these shirts from Sport Check and paid $30 for it. It was comfortable and I had no problems with it until 1 day I noticed some white flakes on the front of it. When I tried to wipe them off I saw that it was the material that was flaking off in a perfect circle. The more I brushed the bigger the hole grew. Now you can see through the center of my shirt like some nylon stockings, which looks pretty girly. For a $30 shirt I sure expected to get a lot more wear out of it."
+2,Nice compression shirt...runs small...,like the other reviews state order size bigger...trust me I usually wear XL...I'm 6ft 210 broad shoulders so I read the reviews and followed their advice. I ordered an 2XL and this shirt is very tight without being washed yet. SO do order size up.
+1,A big fail from under armour :(,"This is the first thing I've ever gotten from under armour. Everyone on my football team has good luck with their products but mine seems to be defective. After one wash the logo starts cracking and the second time worn the logo starts peeling...wishing for a refund, bad luck I guess."
+1,Designed for dwarfs,"Great fabric and tight fit. Problem is that if you are over 6ft tall, then all Under Armour products will be too short in the torso. This company does not listen to the customer."
+1,Under Armour Heat Gear,"This is the first time I've had anything negative to say about Under Armour,and my complain is not really about the product, but the company, as the 2 shirts I ordered was to be short sleeved, and they arrived as sleeveless,It was a birthday gift to my grandson, and he assured me it was OK. I went along with him, but when I received this letter asking if I would rate the transaction, I had to tell you.I will think twice before I order again, this was a plain and simple order, and you messed it up.If I had had time I would have returned them for the right kind, but they were delivered on the birthday so I gave the package to him as it arrived,ibg1105"
+2,Nice quality but size too large,Good quality but the small boy's size is way too large for my 6 year old son.
+1,matt,thought the product worked great... only problem had was first time was too small...second was that not happy with cost to ship...way overpriced
+2,boyfriend loves it,"I purchased this for my boyfriend who is a marathon runner and weight lifter. He wears it on his shorter, usually 10 mile runs, and also in the gym. I like the way he looks it in, he likes the feel. I purchased the dark green and it seems to fit true to size. Will probably purchase another for Christmas."
+2,Just like big chain stores,"Ordered four shirts since I used them for work. Same shirts from the retail store; however mine weren't in OEM packaging. Don't really care, but it's actually less packaging to throw away :)"
+2,Under armor,Product is as good as you can buy from the outlets. Great gear!!! Under armour is the best!!! I'd recommend it to anyone.
+2,Must buy,"I purchased this shirt as a gift for my Dad. It was exactly what he was looking for. It is lightweight, rich-colored, good quality stitching, breathable fabric; perfect gear for a runner. This is a great gift or purchase for yourself; a definite must buy."
+2,Works Great!,I love these shirts! Makes wearing my uniform much more comfortable. Looking forward to buying more of them in the future.
+2,Perfect,"This underarmour is great and was the perfect color for my fiance who plays on a tag football team and needed a baby blue shirt! Their first game is tomorrow, can't wait to see him play in it. Fits a perfectly. We bought a large."
+1,Runs Small!,"Nice shirt but runs really small. I understand they are to be worn tight, but my 14 year old couldn't get it over his head. Have to return it."
+1,This item is not as advertised,"The picture and description is of a shirt, what was sent was a sleeveless tank-top, open at the arm pits. Don't order this if you expect a shirt or plan to use it for submission grappling."
+1,Men's heatgear compression shortsleeve T-shirt,"I did not expect this top to be skin tight. The other Armour exercise shirt I have is a comfortable fit. It is partly my own fault because I did not realize the significance of ""compression"" fit."
+1,Way too small!,"Great shirt in most respects, but way too small. I bought the Adult Small for my 12-year-old son, who is 5 ft even, 115 lbs, and it is so skin-tight he could barely breathe in it. I'm exchanging it for the non-compression version."
+2,A good product,"I got the XL size and found it was a little tighter than I thought it would be. I would get an XXL next time around, but otherwise it's a great product."
+2,Very nice shirt,"This product is just what I expected, minus the fact that due to being white, you can easily see my nipples through the shirt. I have several other compression fit underarmour heat gear shirts, but they are all more opaque due to being red and blue. The transparency of these white shirts, combined with the dark coloration of my areolae has caused me to have to alter my running form while wearing this shirt, so that I can keep my nipples covered with my hands as I run. Minus one star for shame."
+2,"Fits well, looks great","The Under Armour HeatGear T Top shirt fit as expected. I purchased a size Large as I normally wear a Large sized shirt, and this shirt fit nice and snug, not too tight. It was exactly as I had hoped it would be. As most other Under Armour products, it's very breathable and stretchy. I've had workout shirts that fit tight around the shoulders, but this shirt feels very comfortable in that area and all over, while still remaining snug against the skin. It's not outrageously priced, but it's not cheap either - obviously you're paying a little premium for the Under Armour name.My only wish is that I had a little more muscle so I'd look a little better in it!If you're looking for a full set of top and bottom, check out the Under Armour HeatGear Legging Bottoms. I bought the bottoms with this top and they match perfectly."
+2,snug as a bug,My mom got me this shirt and i love it great for working in the warehousei had gotten a long sleeve one also but it was too bigso sent it back and got another short sleeve onethey are greatjon
+1,SHADES OF GRAY,"I HAVE READ, LISTENED TO AND VIEWED 100'S OF BOOKS, MOVIES ETC. SHADES OF GRAY VIDEO IS BY FAR THE ABSOLUTE WORST PURCHASE I'VE EVER MADE. THE BOOK HOWEVER PROMISES TO BE SUPERIOR READING BY ALL ACCOUNTS, I ENDORSE THE BOOK IN ADVANCE TRUST ME. I AM ABSOLUTELY MIFFED AT THE INFERIOR QUALITY OF THE DVD WHICH ALLEGES TO SERVE AS A PRELUDE IN SOME WAY. I MAY NEVER PURCHASE AGAIN FROM AMAZON BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO. ALL OTHER MATERIAL AND SHIPPING ISSUES HAVE BEEN SUPERIOR. I LOST 10.00 ON THE VIDEO."
+2,A really nice wifi adapter!,"First off, you DO NOT have to use the wireless utility that comes with it as others claim. Just extract the driver from the CD and point Windows to it when it starts the hardware installation. I keep the driver on my flash drive and have used that to install this adapter on tons of PCs in my office.Pros: Smallest on the market, handles all encryption types, USB 2.0, good range.Cons: No cover for the USB plug (no big deal).I have 2 of these devices and they work great. I can get about 40-50' of range which isn't bad for it's size (what do you expect?)The thing just works, and is one of the only adapters that can handle WPA 2. For the price, it is unbeatable."
+2,GREAT,"For the price, u cant beat this deal. the adapter works perfectly and havent had any problems whatsoever. Only thing is u HAVE TO USE THE WIRELESS UTILITY that comes with it. other than that, the thing simply WORKS."
+1,Junk,"What a waste. You'd be just as well off with scotch tape. I threw it away. Yes, it was that bad."
+1,Just like scotch tape,"I also agree that it's like scotch tape. I tried several strips, peeling from multiple angles, and none of them worked. Instead, I got a swelling eyelid the next day. This product doesn't work at all."
+1,Terrible product save your money!,These do not work at all. I have waxed hot and cold wax for years for my own touch ups inbetween salon waxings. This does nothing but pull off some debris if your skin is not spotless. Besides that the price is crazy high considering you will use 4 each time for both upper/ lower on both brows.
+1,Not impressed,"I have tried similar products in the past, but wasn't very satisfied. After reading the excellent reviews for this one, i gave it a try. I am disappointed. Even though it comes in precut shapes and is cold wax, it did not do a very good job on my eybrows. It left a lot of hairs. The shape of the precut wax strips isn't very good neither - it didn't match my eybrows very well. My conclusion so far from my experience with at home wax products is that nothing does as good of a job as you get in a salon."
+2,Pretty Cool,"Ever since going to get my eyebrows done and ending up bleeding, I have been reluctant to go get them waxed again. These work pretty well though the contour is a bit off and you may have to use more than one to get the precision that you need. They take off the hair pretty cleanly and the cold wax job lasts long enough. Plus, they're pretty cheap."
+1,Does not work,"These strips are nothing more than scotch tape in the shape of eyebrow removers. They may take off one or two hairs, but they don't come close to doing what they are supposed to."
+1,Hair Off Instant Eyebrow Shapers Cold Wax Strips 18's,Hair Off Instant Eyebrow Shapers Cold Wax Strips 18's didn't really did not work for me so I will not be buying this brand anymore
+1,Don't work:(,"They don't work!!! It pulls the hair, it just doesn't take it off... Maybe it works different for other people, but they did not work for me."
+1,No good,Buy a roll of scotch tape. Cheaper and same effect. Was a total waste of money. I was so disappointed.
+1,Hair Off Instant Eyebrow Shapers Cold Wax Strips 18's,This product does not live up to all its claim. It doesn't work! It barely takes off the hair from my eyebrows.
+1,Stupid,I bought these because I read a bunch of positive reviews but they really suck! They look like little pieces of tape and they barely remove any hair. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
+1,Absolute Waste,I purchased this product last week and discovered that it was garbage. The strips shape is terrible and it does not remove the hair. Complete waste.....:(
+1,Not impressed,"This product didn't work as well as I had hoped. It doesn't hurt, but it also doesn't remove all of the hair. I had to go behind and pluck my eyebrows (even longer hairs that should have been picked up by the strips). Save your money and buy wax instead."
+1,Do not buy! Be aware of cheap plastic!,These were way to expensive and I cannot believe that I bought these. You might as well as get a piece of tape and try to use that. It will be just as effective. Which means not at all. go with sally hansens. do not buy from here.
+1,As good as duct tape,"You might as well wax your eyebrows with duct tape - it is cheaper and will produce the same results as this product. This stuff pulls as much skin off as it does hair, so beware."
+1,Expectations too high?,"I guess I am guilty of having too high an expectation, or maybe just stubborn hair. Either way I am not impressed. I still have to tweeze after using the strips. I made the initial mistake of trying to use the stipps repeatedly on the same area when the the strips didn't get it all the first time....big mistake. I'll use them to do an overall, but tweezing is still necessary.Maybe I just didn't hold my mouth right..."
+1,You'd have better luck with scotch tape.,"Let me just say, these are awful. They don't take any hair with them, I've followed all directions properly and tried a whole sheet of them but none of them worked.Don't waste your time or money on this product."
+1,useless,It does not work at all! Or if I used it wrong? Anyway I threw away the whole box. Waste of money.
+1,Didn't work for me,"I bought this in hopes of getting nicely DIY shaped eyebrows and avoiding the hassle of spending $20 every 3 weeks to get my eyebrows painfully waxed. I followed the instructions and had an oil/dirt free face when I tested this product. Everything was going great until I pulled the strips off. They didn't work. The strip pulled my hair but did not remove it. I don't think that they were sticky enough or I didn't press down on them hard enough to stick completely. On the bright side, this was cheap when I purchased it."
+1,not good,"the shape of these is so weird. no eyebrow has that shape. it's ok at removing hair. it has to be long for it to come completely of, doesn't work well on the little hairs"
+1,Not worth your money!!,I bought this product according to the good reviews and its not worth your time and money. The product feels like putting a piece of cheap tape and nothing coming out. Dont buy this product!! Its very cheap!!
+1,Dead on arrivals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"The look of the machine looks beautiful & very well build. However, doesn't work (DOA). I'm willing to exchange for another machine if it's still in stock. Unfortunately, this is the last one. I'm thankful that Amazon is willing to pay for return shipping."
+2,Great watch,"Its a great watch for one with a smaller wrist. I have the Storm which has served me well since 1996 (which i hope they can repair, with a new batterry). I wear it every day doing heavy duty Construction Reno's after my years of Diving. These are serious watches (whether diving/swimming or doing serious outdoor activities). An active outdoor guy watch"
+2,Readable study of 1/2 the Platonic dialogs,"Guthrie covers all of the earlier Platonic dialogues in this volume, up to and including THE REPUBLIC. The next volume in the series (THE LATER PLATO AND THE ACADEMY) covers the rest. Each chapter covers one or two dialogues. Guthrie mentions work published by previous philosophers, and indicates where he agrees and disagrees. The book has a particular emphasis on the development of Plato's theory of the Forms and the influence of the Pythagoreans and Parmenides on Plato's thought. It's very reader-friendly yet packed with information. I can recommend both volumes to casual Plato fans."
+1,Hit and miss,"Worked ok on the piping i pre-assembled before getting under the house - slow but it workedThe heads like to slide and move around, which may be why heating is so uneven.Noticed that it took 60 - 120 seconds before the pipe would be hot enough.Several times it failed to heat the pipe enough to melt the solder once under the house.Waited 4 minutes before my arm fell asleep. The unit was noticeably cooler than it had been earlier in the day.Ended up with the torch by the end of the day.Great concept but cannot recommend this unit. Cost was about $10 per solder joint."
+2,great historical fiction,"I read this book years ago. All of the books in the Land of the Free series are excellent historical fiction. My husband was a longtime resident of a coal-mining area who has 4 generations of miners in his family. He also holds a master's degree in history, and he agrees that this is a great novel about children working in the coal mines in (I think it was) the late 1800s."
+2,Go to the Ant,"This cassette has musically rich tunes with sound, biblical lyrics. Judy Rogers uses mostly guitar with her songs. She has a very pleasant-sounding voice. She comes from a Reformed background - each song is well-written and pure in its doctrine. This tape has songs encouraging children to enjoy their work, to keep their conversation edifying and to listen to the words of their parents. My children have grown up listening to her many tapes - this one is for the younger ones, say ages 3 to 10. I have bought over a dozen copies as birthday gifts for friends of mine. Enjoy!"
+1,Not the 2 short album to start with,"Suprised with all the positive reviews for this album, since this is one of Too Short's weaker albums. There are a few enjoyable tracks here, but nothing to write home about. ""Shorty the Pimp"" and ""Get in where you fit in"" are so much stronger, that this I wouldnt bother with this one."
+2,5 Stars,"Too Short is the Ultimate PIMP - If you like this album check out Smoke Sessions, Vol. 1 - from his homie Devin the Dude another 5 Stars"
+1,"Fun toy, but piece of Junk!","My son was so in love with this toy, but he would get so frustrated playing with it because it falls apart. I do not recommend this toy. It is a waste of money."
+1,Horrible toy!,"I should have went by the reviews on this, but i didn't because my 2 boys (triplets) wanted this so bad I bought 2 of them.. They haven't even looked at them since X-mas... The fell apart and everything that was written about them was %100 TRUE! next time i make sure my decsion is based on the reviews.. What a waste of Money! they were $39.99 each at the time of my purchase. anyway i would not reccomend this toy at all."
+1,this record hasn't aged well.,"I was living in England when it first came out and I thought it was pretty fun and catchy and fit in well with my surroundings. But the unimaginative beats, rote guitar solos and Liam's incessant whine started to grate after the while. ""Slide Away"" is still an excellent tune, but the rest...blah."
+2,The best album I've ever heard,"I can't understand why people like (WTS)MG? better. DM's got everything. It's simply amazing.The best songs, IMO, are Rock 'n' Roll Star, Live Forever, Supersonic, Cigarettes & Alcohol (so f***ing good) and Slide Away. They get 11 out of 10. The others 10 out of 10.If you're new to Oasis. Buy this album first. I promise that you won't be disappointed. Not if you appreciate good music."
+2,Modern Classic,"This album is one of the best things to happen in modern music. It annoys me when everyone compares 'em to the Beatles... so what! Every great artist throughout the history of music has based themselves on someone previous... Michael Jackson and Prince influenced by James Brown and Stevie Wonder, John Lennon by Chuck Berry and Elvis Costello, David Bowie by The Beatles, Madonna by Debbie Harry, it goes on and on... SO WHAT! That's why music evolves and progresses!And lets face it, its not as if the charts are cluttered with outstanding artists these days, therefore you can't be too critical when something as solid as this comes along, especially when the only alternatives are bland horrors like the hideous Coldplay or the frankly lousy 50cent. GET A GRIP!Appologies about that little rant, but I felt i needed to get it off my chest! The album is a little corker, I prefer What's the story, but its still an absolute hum-dinger! Classic!"
+2,Oh...the beginning to it all...,"""Definitely Maybe"" is simply definitely (no maybe) a great album! The songs are good, and only the beginning to what will become the Oasis sound. Songs ranging from the loud and proud, ""Supersonic"" to the quaint ditty ""Digsby's Dinner"", to the infectious (and my personal favorite) ""Columbia"". This is really a very good album, not even considering the fact that it's a debut. It is not anything like the critics say : a carbon copy of pre-Brit rockers The Beatles, Rolling Stones, or David Bowie. Comparisons could be made that they're all British and play guitars... I mean really... it's not like they just rehash the same stuff! This album is well done musically and delivers the unmistakable vocals of that Brit Brat Liam Gallagher. Simply a great album to have if you want to hear some snappy music that isn't always about angst, but isn't candy either...."
+2,"Quite simply, the best album they've ever released","Possibly the best album to come out of Britain in the 1990s, and definitely Oasis' best work to date ""Definitely Maybe"" is admittedly brash and raw, but is as of yet the only album to even come near to showing Oasis' true potential.The high points are the thumping opener, ""Rock 'n Roll Star"", the tenderness of ""Slide Away"", and the majestic anthem that is ""Live Forever"", but the album is undeniably a classic in its entirety.If you like Oasis, buy it. (If you haven't already bought it.) If not, buy it anyway. It shows that there's more to Oasis than limpid ""ballads"" and sub-standard Beatles rip-offs.Make no mistake, ""Definitely Maybe"" is the finest album Oasis have ever released."
+2,Definitely a Cd to own.,"From the first time I heard Liam belt out ""Live Forever"", I was hooked. This CD really ushered in britpop as we all know it, and defined the middle part of the last decade. Some five years on, it's a CD that is standing up beautifully. Definitely Maybe is full of raw energy and punk attitude all the way through. Classic tracks like Live Forever, Slide Away, and Supersonic, are instantly catchy and powerful. I also really love the gem, ""Married With Children"", (about the only soft song on the disc). Like them or not, the Oasis boys really made one hell of a rock record. The disc is full of past styles and refences, not just the Beatles, but a bit of the Stones, T-Rex, and The Sex Pistols for good measure. This cd is Definitely one of the decade's best. No if's, and's, or maybe's."
+2,Transcendant,"Definitely Maybe ranks alongside Sgt. Pepper (concept), Murmur (College radio / alternative), Nevermind (grunge), Too Far to Care (alt country) as truly seminal works of rock and roll. This album single handedly resurrected Brit-pop and stimulated interest in a genre that was in dire need of a jolt of energy.In terms of debut, almost nothing compares to the end to end brilliance of Definitely Maybe. Amazing lyrics, otherworldly guitar by Noel, and the best chops in rock by Liam, culimating with the incredible ""Slide Away"".If you only own 10 CD's, this is a must."
+2,Definitely Yes,"Only a few times in one's life does an album appear that is ""genius"". Oasis put there name on the map or Rock n'Roll gods with this realse dated from 1994. Every song on the album has top 10 single potential. Must listen tracks on this album are ""Live Forever"" ""Supersonic"" and ""Slide Away"". What's pleasing about this record is that it is raw and captures a band in a live like sound. Liam Gallagher's voice never sounded so pure and brother Noel's guitar elements make this a must have in anybody's record collection"
+2,Definitely a Keeper,"Noel Gallagher has called ""Definitely Maybe"" the best debut album of ALL TIME. Pretty bold for him to say, obviously, but he's not that far off.This album is a classic in every sense of the word. Every song is great, from ""Rock 'n Roll Star"", one of best openers I've ever heard, to the incredibly beautiful ""Slide Away"".Definitely (there's that word again!) buy this album. I'd give it 10 stars if they'd let me."
+1,rip off of the beatles,"what the hell is this. 5 loosers from enlgand trying to copy the beatles. i mean even there fans are so stuipid. i read one review which one of the oasis fans criticized thebeatles for being a rip off of OASIS. hello dude the beatles were 1963 and oasis is 1994. that should be enough to skip this album and get hte better of these clones THE BEATLES.r.i.P. JOHN LENNON, GEORGE HARRISONTHEY MUST BE TURNING IN THERE GRAVES"
+2,Out of the gates strong...,"How is it that a band creates an album like this on their first try?? It's mindboggling to me as I am sure it is to others who love Oasis. This album is classic rock and roll. Thats not something you can say alot these days of radio friendly rap and candycoated boy bands. Its the kind of album from top to bottom that puts a hop in your step and has you humming all day long. The most amazing thing about this band is that I have yet to hear a bad song. Noel has a gift and with Liam's vocals its a deadly combination. Live forever,Supersonic,Columbia,Up in the sky,Slide away, I mean the list goes on and on, brilliant is an understatment. This band is what all else wish to be but fail in their efforts. Someone let me know when they find a more arrogant,brash,extremely talented rock and roll band. I got a feeling I wont be hearing from anyone anytime soon."
+2,This album shows what Oasis can really do.,"Defintley Maybe is not like any rock album I've ever heard. Liam's vocals are the kind that linger in your head for a long time. ""Rock N' Roll Star"" and ""Married With Children"" are the best songs on it if you ask me. ""Supersonic"" is also a good song. Defintley maybe sounds like someone took the talent of Jimmy Page, Elton John, The Beatles, mixed it all together in a big pot, then molded it into a CD. Yes, this CD is THAT good."
+1,Oasis Tries To Mimic Lennon Often On This Release,"Oasis' debut album ""Definitely Maybe"" is a fair start into the pop world, using symbolism, metaphors, guitar crunch and Lennon-esque high pitched vocals. ""Live Forever"", the breakout tune, gets annoying at times and the rest of the album gets lost. Oasis sounds like a Beatles cover band doing the lost songs of the late great John Lennon. Fair."
+2,one of the best debuts ever.,a few things:1. the beatles are my favorite band ever.2. this does not sound like the beatles. people who say it mimics them or trys to imitate them are just lazy reviewers. noel does steal his fair share past brit rockers though.3.it's up there for me with van halen I and appetite with destruction as the best debut's ever. it's just pure rock n' roll with great vocals and loud guitars.4. this is oasis' best album. the vocals are better in morning glory and the songs are more mainstream but this one is jamming.
+2,I'm feeling supersonic!,This is one of the best albums of the decade! Every song is ear shattering and every song will take hold of you!
+2,Best album of the nineties!,"Oasis is by far the best band in existence today and this album proves it. With all the junk bands around today like Third Eye Blind, NSync, and Metallica it's good to know that there is at least one band around that is truly dedicated to rock and roll. It's too bad that Oasis has had such mediocre success in the U.S. I just can't stand to listen to the radio anymore. I can't name even one good band in the U.S. It seems to me that all the best music is made in Europe. Great bands like the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and now Oasis have all come out of Europe. Well enough with my ramblings. If you want a cd that will stick to your cd player indefinitely buy Definitely Maybe."
+2,Definitely the best from Oasis,"What else is there to say? Before all the commercial success, unnecessary hype and unhealthy agitation around the band, this little gem rocked my stereo. Much less Beatles-influenced than their second album this one is also much more electric, filled with Noel's pentatonic solos, repetitive but fun, and cool seventies-sounding riffs. Anyhow, in my opinion, Oasis hasn't been able to surpass this LP yet and probably won't ever be able to. Start your collection here."
+2,One of the best albums of all time,"If you're gonna buy an Oasis record or any for that matter, this is a great one to get. Every song is catchy as hell. Just great pop rock songs. Noel Gallagher is one of the best songwriters ever. Liam's voice is awesome the whole way through, and you'll find you can't get the songs out of your head. Slide Away is the song that grabbed my attention and made me want to purchase this album and become a bigger fan. What you'll find is all their songs are good, and you'll wonder what you've been missing. All their albums are good."
+1,60's revisionism filtered through a nasal whine,"On the basis of critical raves for this album, I bought it to see what all the fuss was about for Oasis. I came away surprised that this album garnered such rave reviews. This is basically 60's plagiarism combined with a snotty Johnny Rotten attitude, complete with sneering, nasally whining by the lead singer. This gets pretty old fast. Yes, I know Oasis has exploded in popularity since this first album. Yes, I know the critics seem to love them. Sorry, not very impressed. Oh, and by the way, the band members are shamefully cocky, insufferable JERKS!"
+2,The start of a legend.....,"Excellent A masterpieceSupersonic, Cigarrettes & Alcohol , Rock and Roll Star, Shakermaker, Slide away and obviously Live Forever are still going to be listened 30 years from now""I need to be myself I can`t be no one else """"You and I are going to live forever""Best band of the 90'sLa mejor banda de los 90's le pese a quien le pese"
+2,Strong debut,"So what if Oasis are no good now? In 1994 (has it leen that long??) they loaded, locked and rocked all over the world on their debut.The album opens with ""Rock N Roll Star,"" a ballsy rocker that is all throttle, and it never lets up. ""Live Forever"" was the lead single from the album and it's easy to hear why. The vocal melody is sweeter than cotton candy, while the music is both soaring (in the chorus) and rocking (in the closing 1:30.) The sneering vocals on ""Cigarettes and Alcohol"" are teriffic.""Digsy's Diner"" swaggers with a fuzzed guitar and jazzy piano and the balladeering on ""Slide Away"" offers brief respite from the all-out rocking taking place around it.This album is available in used stores throughout the country, making sure that you have no excuse for not owning this CD. To paraphrase Nike, ""Just Buy It."""
+2,The Album that Saved Rock,"Up until 2005- this album has stood as the quintessetial Oasis CD. The songs are solid throughout and delivered with a very real swagger. This CD announced that straight ahead rock was still a viable music form just when rap and grunge and rap/metal seemed poised to make ""regular"" rock n roll disappear forever. The Gallaghers are characters and their sniping at other bands through the years has been entertaining (and most times they are right). You gotta love the ""who gives a @#$%!"" attitude from these guys.This cd is loaded with great songs, live forever, supersonic, up in the sky being the highlights. What's the Story is a bit more Beatlesque than this one, but this cd certainly gives its fair share of homage to the fab 4, the who, the stones and the rest of the original British Invasion."
+1,On behalf of Britain I am deeply sorry.,"This is an obscenely derivative album which basically amounts to some not very talented people revamping Mrs Gallagher's record collection and passing it off as their own. If only they'd been American, maybe someone would have called the lawyers and done away with this formulaic, monotone drivel.I would suggest you go back to the search box and look up the original artists instead - T Rex, The New Seekers and,of course, The Beatles. Also recommended is R.E.M.s 'The Wake-Up Bomb' which derides them nicely."
+1,duh,"It is now official: According to a poll done by the book ""British Hit Singles and Albums"" and ""NME.com"", 2 June 2006, this is now the No.1 album of all time. It has displaced ""Sgt. Pepper"". Yeah, and the Dave Clark 5 are better than the Beatles, Diabelli is better than Mozart, Cherubini is better than Beethoven, Def Leppard is better than the Rolling Stones, and Oasis is better than ANYONE that ever made a rock album. Give me a break. It is listenable. That is about all you can say positive about it. I could say a lot that is negative, but what's the point? The Monkees ""Greatest Hits"" album has more innovation (really, I'm serious -- I'm not knocking the Monkees). The most overrated album of all time. Put your money to better use."
+1,Thank god they were given a 2nd chance after this one,"Loved ""whats the story.."" so recently 4/05 got this CD. I cant believe its the same band. DM is boring and whiny and I can hardly listen to it all the way through. ""whats the story.."" is so much more inspired and less nasaly. Im glad I didnt hear it first or I never would have gotten the 2nd one. Music isnt that good either"
+1,"""Definitely Maybe"" definitely stinks...","This has to be their most overrated album. ""Live Forever"" however is a song that must not be ignored. It is probably one of Oasis's best songs to date. ""Slide Away"" and ""Married with Children"" are decent but are far from amazing. I suggest to just buy the single."
+1,RUBBISH,"THE LP DEFINITELY MAYBE, AND ITS EVIDENT SUCCESS, IS A SYMBOL OF THE CULTURE OF MEDIOCRITY WHICH ENSWATHES BRITISH CULTURE. IT IS BUT ONE EXAMPLE OF THE FALL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM FROM GREATNESS TO LAUGHING STOCK."
+1,monstrously overrated..,"what the hell is it with americans? why cant they like GOOD music?> this band is awful, theres only one good song on this and that's the anthemic live forever, which is about the closest they got to a decent tune. every other song is idiotic, bash you over the head with a repeated riff rock that shouldn't ever be compared to the beatles EVER. the gallagher brothers are crap, in their attitude, their look and their songs. this is crappp. morning glory is a good album i admit, and that will be the only reason people care about them,,,,accept and move on"
+2,great niche music,"A friend exposed me to Corvus Corax several years ago. It was such an interesting mix of music. It doesn't really fit into any specific genre, but if you like what you hear on samples of them online - this is definitely worth purchasing."
+2,Good starter cd,"If you are new to Corvus Corax, this is an excellent compilation cd to add to your music collection. In addition, expose yourself to some of their excellent concert dvd recordings. The combined audio and visual is awesome."
+2,Great One Of A Kind Music,I live in Pennsylvania and I recently saw Corvus Corax play at the PA Ren. Fair. I was quickly in love with this bands music. I bought this cd at their show and it has quickly become one of my favorites. I love rare and uncommon music and this one sure pleased me. It amazes me how dedicated this band is and how each song sounds a bit differnt then the last. This is a great cd for anyone who likes music that is a bit differnt then everything else.
+1,Hmmmm....is there a way to get a refund?,"I wanted to read some sci-fi, some high IQ stuff, some thought-provoking short stories I could read on the DART getting to and from work. Well, after reading all of these stories, I'm convinced that writers do not submit their prize stories for anthologies. They submit their scraps. That's craps with an extra S. I'm dissapointed. Maybe my expectations were too high. Perhaps if I lower my expectations to what one might expect if judging a suburban high school writing contest...hmmm...no, I'm still dissappointed. The people who put this together owe me $10 just for reading through it. If you read this then you should demand compensation. I am not better off after reading this anthology. Maybe I didn't do enough shrooms or hippie lettuce before reading it. :-("
+1,DO NOT BUY!,"If you want to spend $53 for one tiny trash can then this is the deal for you. This product should have been sold as a 6 pack but unfortunately someone messed up when they entered this product for sale. Both Amazon and Geroy's deny responsibility for the error and to date nothing has been changed. It was REALLY disappointing to get this in the mail & then have to turn around and return it. ALSO, you can't return this product without talking with someone at the amazon call center. This purchase was a huge WASTE OF TIME and I'm disappointed that it's still available."
+1,Only one movie pplays on this double feature!!!,Cannot play. This was suppose to be a double3 feature. Only one movie plays. How can I get my money back?
+1,"What, exactly, is the point of this?",Get some Muddy Waters. Get some Howlin' Wolf. Get some Hound Dog Taylor. Avoid these charlatans like the plague.
+1,Big Come Up > Big RIP OFF,"After I saw these guys on Conan O' Brien...I could not help to think ""What a rip off...these guys are trying to be this new ""raw simple rock"" so many bands (White Stripes, The Strokes) are doing. This just affirms the whole belief about the time we live in: ""If it was popular once...you will see it again"""
+2,Un - friggin - believable,"These guys definitely have it. No joke. I've heard a lot of modern ""blues"" bands that are really really bad. Usually bands like this genuinely love blues music and want to play some blues themselves. You see them on-stage and they're going thru the motions and you can admire them for being so passionate about really bad songs, but you leave completely unsatisfied. This album is everything I could wish for from a modern blues bands. You will not be disappointed."
+2,Awesome,"Love this group...Love this song by this group...became a big fan of theirs, everything on the album is great and they have a few songs that are really awesome, this is one."
+2,Excellent!,"Great album, great band. Who doesn't like the Black Keys? Get all of their albums, you won't regret it! 5 star, no doubt!"
+1,They done been listenin' to dat hill country stuff,"Obviously these guys have invested heavily into the North Mississippi hill country blues of R.L., Junior Kimbrough et al, via the Fat Possum catalog. Although it is mildly entertaining, why spend your filthy lucre on the imitation stuff when you can have the real deal? Search out the real innovators of this sound, they've been doing it a lot longer (and better) with more soul and authenticity than the boys from Akron."
+1,ho hum....yawn,"i heard this cd while hanging out in some cd stores in boulder colorado. over their system it sounded great....kind of a stripped down j.s.blues explosion. i then had several long days of driving to get into it. the more i listened, the less i liked it. now, several months later it never makes it out of my stack of 1500 cds. in fact, i am thinking of moving it to the ever rotating pile of cds to trade. i guarantee that most of you will never listen to this cd more than a year from now....there just isn't enough there to hold one's attention. white guys doing stripped down blues is nothing new or radical or interesting. listen to the originals (hooker, guy, waters, harpo, wells, rev.gary davis, hopkins, wolf....)....they are much more interesting. If white blues is what you crave, search out peter green (hot foot powder) or go for the funkier js blues explosion (completely unlike the other artists i mention above)."
+2,to music fan from seattle,"in your review you said we should all start listening to ""music.""the you started bitching about the black keys being compared to the white stripes and how the white stripes play blues and only u know that because YOU listen to ""MUSIC."" the two bands should not be compared because they are completely different sounds. you see there are different types of blues and there is a difference between playing the blues and being influenced by the blues but im sure you know that because you listne to ""music"" unlike the rest of us"
+1,I want my $15 back!,"Why is it every album up for review on AMZN has a 4+ feedback level? It's an anomaly of our era I guess. Which makes it all the tougher to discern the true artistic gems from the abundance of turds shat by the corporate oligarchy. These guys have litle to say and it shows. The rifts are half-assed catchy and that is the extent of their offering. Damn, the mediocrity that is heralded as the 2nd coming of Jesus is becoming quite tiring!"
+2,One of the best albums ever,The Black Keys are one of the best bands around today. This album is great from start to finish. You will not be disappointed. I saw them in concert and they are just as great live as they are on CD. If you are interested in good old bluesy rock then this band is for you.
+2,Rockin blues,"This band, made up of two Akronites, will make energy come out of your eyeballs. If you like delta blues, rock n roll, and hype beats, then you will like The Black Keys. They are going on tour and are playing with Jon Spencer's guitarist Judah Bauer. Beware though, their music might kill you because your brains will be destroyed from rock overload."
+1,Dazzling Silver perfume By Estee Lauder,I have purchased this perfume for years at Macy's. The perfume sent to me had the packaging and it appeared to be Dazzling Silver; however either the bottle was refilled with something that would make you ill or it was 40 years old. The vendor did not respond to my complaints or agree to refund my money. I would never order from these people again.
+2,A special book for all ages.,"In order to pass time on a ten-hour drive to visit my husband's family, he and I took turns reading outloud Ruthie's Gift, which we had bought as a gift for our niece. The story was interesting and realistic, and we found ourselves getting emotionally involved with all of the book's characters, especially Ruthie. The ending truly touched our hearts. It was not surprising that I, the emotional one in the family, had to struggle through tears to finish reading the last page. It was my husband's tears that said it all - this is a special book for all ages."
+2,A Gift for Ruthie,"This book starts with Ruthie on her farm in Indiana in 1916. Ruthie is an 8 year old with long black hair and a tom boy. She lives in a family with 6 brothers.I like how Ruthie tries so hard so hard to be what her mom wants her to be a""lady"". But Ruthie Can't help it she said she needs a special doll she thinks that it will her become a lady. Its hard for cause she she has no friends and she's the only in her grade.Untill some Friends move in near her. With help from them she may be able to become one.If you want to find out what her speacil gift is you should read this book I recommend this to people who like people fighthing for their rights."
+1,Book not received,I have filed a claim for a refund. The book was never received and the seller did not respond to my 3 emails.
+1,trying too hard,"i have a friend who loaned me a copy of this book and insisted i read it and spread the word... thank god i didn't spend money on it. the stories seem forced, almost like they were taken from real life experience and then re-told in such a way as to make them thoroughly unbelievable. i hope that the essays aren't all autobiographical, because they seem to come from a core of desperation that is just painful to read. this guy has potential but really needs to find his own voice and stop trying so hard... i might give his sophomore effort a try (if there is one) but i wouldn't waste the moolah on this one"
+2,Just the beginning!,"In his first book, Stoltz has opened the doorway for us to glance into the future of his writing. In a world populated by ""fluff"" novels and mass-production sequels it's refreshing to see an author returning to the pure simplicity of short story. He has shown us that humor is truly the side-kick of love with his zest for character development and raw dialogue. Whether you are reading about his immortal samurai warrior, a lovestruck dog pining for a cat, or bittersweet realities of ""laundry room romance"" the author pulls you in with believable snippets of wit and charm.Truly, a voice of our time, owning ""Love Hurts..."" is an asset to any book collection. A speck of dust can become a pearl, a lump of coal; a diamond...I suspect this is only the beginning for Jake Stoltz."
+2,"Some Good, Some Decent, None Bad","I read this book about a month ago, and I have to say, it's... okay. There are some really good stories in it, some that really made me say, wow, who is this new guy. But then there are other stories where I wonder agin, who is this guy (but in a weirded out way). I really liked the comedy stories, The Art of Romance, and How To Make A Man Cuddle were pure genius, I literally laughed out loud. Some of the sad stories are a bit schmaltzy, but decent. The one I didn't really care for was Bunjiro. NOt that it was a bad story, I just think that he needed to make this its own seperate book. All in all I recommend this book the stories are so diverse that I feel that this author is worth a looking into. This book seems to be his way of testing the waters and testing his abilities as a writer. Would I buy a second book by him. You bet!"
+1,Somewhat creative but thoroughly uninspired,This stuff is easily the most trite and cliche collection of prose on love and romance that I've ever read. I was expecting a good deal more. The writing seems to come from the mindset of an intellectually arrested suburban kid who hasn't experienced much of life or the world beyond his college campus and his few so-called love affairs.
+2,The 4 agreements everyone should live by,This book is great and the 4 agreements are inspirational and thought provoking. We spend so much time not respecting ourselves and others and this book takes us to a place to see what is really important. I loved the book so much I bought the CD to listen to in my car and Ipod.
+2,makes a good thing better.,After reading the four agreements this book makes it more effective and is very worthwhile. If you like the first this makes it better.
+1,Overkill,"While I absolutely love the four agreements and return to the original book often, I found the companion book to be completely unnecessary. The writing style was poor and rambled in circles, constantly repeating itself. There was no new information at all. I seemed to me to be a way to get a little more money out of the concept - shocking considering the author.I did enjoy the last few pages of personal examples from people who had incorporated the four agreements into their lives.If you have the four agreements original book, you don't need this one and if you don't then skip this one and get the original."
+2,really great~!,With only four stars on the average review for this I had to add a review of my own! I give this five! I would give more but thats as high as we can get here at ama-zone eh>? This book is in many ways better than the book he's referring to by writing it! This is a good gift. Enjoy! PS: try the audio book format of the Four Agreements;theman has a beautiful soothing voice. But get this one in book format to sit under trees this summer and wonder...
+2,A Good Ponder...,"This book is not a fast read in the page turner sense but a very good ponder. If you like to ponder the big questions in life, this book should be on your shelf. The author has an amazing ability to see life so clearly and put it on the page. You'll find yourself saying, ""yeah, that's what it is!"""
+2,Life changing book,This book changed my life for the better period. It's a must read book for anyone struggling through this life. I'm in the process of purchasing all of Don Miguel Ruiz's books.
+1,Not very impressive...,"Anecdotal stories without much true insight, and CERTAINLY not the level that some of these reviewers claim. I continue to get the impression that some people suffer from being overly enamoured with the author or the concept of T4A, and thus lose sight of the fact that this book is really a lot of fluffy stuff wrapped around four lines of text. Honestly, the Four Agreements are wonderful points to live by, and I do every day. However, it seems quite bizarre to me that one would need this book (or any other) to explain what these four simple sentences mean:1) Speak your thoughts clearly2) Don't ASSume3) Don't take things personally4) Do your bestFolks, these are NOT hard things to understand, and you definitely don't need books to figure this stuff out (well, ok, maybe some of you do :-). Do yourself a favor. Print out the four points I've listed above and you'll save yourself lots of money. Peace."
+2,The Four Agreements Companion Book,"This is another well written piece by Don Miguel Ruiz to augment his book The Four Agreements. As a companion book, it clarifies & expands on the ideas in it's book of origin. The spiritual exploration is straight forward yet spiritually mindful.JLB"
+2,The Four Agreements Workbook,This is a good book for creating critical thinking in the reader of the Four Agreements. It is a resource to allow the reader the chance to look introspectively and motivate the reader to grow in the Toltec Wisdom.
+1,Ancient Wisdom or Pop Psychology?,"Whether ancient wisdom or pop psychology - the principles for keeping yourself in good emotional health are essentially the same. The Four Agreements is a restatement of the rules that if we would follow, would lead to happier, healthier lives. ...Our collective pursuit of the answer to that question has made for some very wealthy psychologists and psychaitrists. ..."
+2,Popular with middle school students,"This book was one of the most popular on the shelf for independent reading this year, with both male and female middle school students. Perhaps it was because it is based on an actual event. Perhaps the straight forward language used by the author appealed. Whatever the reason, as a teacher, I make note of any book that motivates students to read, and this one did."
+2,Sturdy Protective Case,"I have had this case for about 7 months and I am satisfied with its performance. It is well built and has protected my TX from damage. The Palm fits snugly and the case closes securely. The memory card slots are a nice touch, and the openings allow for access to all ports without opening the case.I can't comment on the sturdiness of the belt clip. I took it off the first day, as I usually carry my Palm in my shirt pocket.Cons: The case is very slippery so I stuck on some 3M non-skid strips to keep it from slipping out of my hand.I also wish the front cover opened and folded over the back, rather than just over 180 degrees.You have to watch the hinge pin, as it has a tendency to work its way out.I consider these to be minor shortcomings and I would recommend this case."
+1,"RUN!!!, RUN FAR AWAY!!!!","I bought the silver version and this product is junk. It is cheaply constructed and broke the instant I attempted to place my palm TX in it. The cheap plastic slide piece that attaches the PDA to the case would break in a stiff breeze. The neoprene lining lifts off in humid weather or whenever it feels like it. The memory card slots are a joke and the shoddy belt clip is the punch line. Without a doubt, the worst online purchase I have ever made."
+2,Palm TX Armor case is okay but...,"The case is attractive, built like a tank, and the Palm TX fits easily and snugly inside. Though reasonably slim, naturally it does take up more space in your pocket. Since it's hinged like a book, you end up holding it like one- on your lap or a table. You can't leave it in the case if you use an after market cradle to charge/synch your Palm TX. Though the original Palm TX cover is rather skimpy, think of it as a bikini i.e. comfortable & covers the basics. The Armor case might be better for travel and rough environments."
+2,"Great protective armor case, better than the original case.","I think that it simply does what the manufacturer says it does, which is to protect the Palm, and in my case I've found that it is so. I use my Palm in my pants pockets, and I like the fact that it does not get scratches at all, like the Palm original aluminum case. It does not rattle the Palm because it fits snuggly, unlike the original case. It has a back opening for the tiny speaker, so I think you can hear alarms louder. I've used mine for a month and I haven't have any problem with the plastic hinges that others described. It is somewhat difficult to open, though, that's why I give it 4 stars. You can charge and synch the Palm without open this case, unlike the original one. I do recommend it."
+1,Design Flaw,"Bought two of these and it always breaks in the same place after several months of use, if not sooner. Other reviewers have had the same experience. The problem lies with the plastic slide where you attach your Palm. It is flimsy and not detailed properly re. interface with the metal case itself. It invariably breaks after several openings/closings, if not before. I had a Rhino case before on another Palm and it looks as if I will have to try that or a leather one again."
+2,"Great case, has slots for media cards but...","I've had this case for close to a year now and had no problems with it up until 2 months ago when I noticed one of the plastic hinges that attaches the Palm to the case snapped off, the remaining intact hinge has held up for about 2 months so far. The clasp has been fine and holds the case firmly shut, great access to all buttons and slots. I would have given it 5 stars but the hinge broke."
+1,Difficult to open.,"Looks great and very sturdy, unfortunately is not very easy to pry open. If you need to open it constantly during the day, not a smooth process."
+1,case closed NOT!,Okay so I guess I didn't read the 1 or 2 reviews that said the case doesn't close shut.It clicks shut then flips open. Anyway I will return what is essentially a pointless product now. Very disappointed.Seems the build quality is inconsistent as most reviews said it shut fine but 1 or 2 did report this problem
+1,BROKE MY PALM TX!!!!!!!,"Their DEFECTIVE product caused my palm tx to BREAK! I used the armor case and the belt clip that came with it the very day I got the package. My palm fell on the ground! Turns out the screw at the back of the armor case which was attatched to the belt clip was loose. Now my palm is broken. I emailed boxwave and this is the reply I got: ""Our liability policy prevents us from providing additional compensation for it. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.""- All they offered was to replace the DEFECTIVE armor case with another one. As if I would ever trust their product again!!!"
+1,What a joke,"I wish I could give this 0 stars. I got this for my Palm TX, but as another reviewer experienced, the damn case wouldn't close!! The screw on the back doesn't seem very stable either. I just sent BoxWave an email complaining about this and demanding all of my money back, including shipping charges. What a crappy product. I think I'm going to try the Rhinoskin one instead."
+1,Bulky and heavy,Protection was my intention but I ended up carrying a brick in my pocket! It was easier to just carry the Palm TX without the cover. This was more of obstacle than protection.
+1,I don't recommend it,"I bought the silver version of this case and was very disapointed. The belt clip is of such cheap construction that the case would easily fall off my belt. On the bright side, it protected my Palm from breaking, but I would have preferred it not to fall in the first place. The case also had a tendency to flip open while on my belt, causing the whole thing to pivot on its flimsy clip. I don't recommend this product."
+1,Not good for the Palm TX,"I just got the newest version of the Palm TX--and I'm not sure if they've changed the dimensions or anything--but this case does not close when I put my Palm TX in it. That's right, it doesn't work with the new TX. There is a small piece of plastic that is supposed to keep the palm in the case, but this is preventing the case from closing because the palm is too large.FYI. I will probably keep the product and just break off the little piece of plastic. But just so you know, don't buy this hardcase if you're getting a NEW Palm TX (with wi-fi and such)."
+2,Great protection,The case provides great protection for my Palm TX. It doesn't add much bulk or weight and keeps it safe during my active day. I'm pretty tough on things and this case is just the extra protection I need.
+1,lose the belt clip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"I recently bought this product for my Palm TX and was equally disappointed as well as annoyed with the cheap belt clip. It isn't apparent in the photos, but there is a screw attached to the back of the case, which makes it impossible to lay flat. This I found extremely annoying. The clip (which you can take on and off) is extremely cheap and doesn't secure well. It flops and swirls around. Otherwise, the case would be fine. I do not recommend."
+2,Decent case,"This is a very nice looking case. The PDA fits snugly and doesnt slide around. The latch on my case seems very secure and takes some effort to open. As far as the button style swivel belt clip, I have never seen one that works well and Ive had them on various phones and pda cases. I dont rely on them.The main thing I dislike about this case is that it opens to the left, not the right like other cases Im used to. A minor thing that I can get used to."
+1,Not Worth It,This case is not worth the money. The first problem was with the screw that hold the belt clip would not stay in the case. I glued that in place. Then the clip would not hold onto the case. Then the belt clip broke. The last thing was that slide that holds the Palm in the case broke. I would not recommend this case to anyone and would like to warn anyone that might want to try it. Look elsewhere!!!
+1,Does not fit,"The case looks really nice and seems well made. But I never used it because the case seems backward for my TX. While the TX fits well into it, I can't access the stylus or the ports for synching and charging. If I put it in backwards the stylus and ports are accessible but I can't see the screen when I open it."
+2,Trying something new but really cool,"I thought their last effort was kinda soft and lacked enought thought to be a good CD. So I was hoping this one would do the trick. GREAT CD!! They sort of stray from the Heavy guitar sound that carried them in earlier efforts and go for a Dream Theatre keyboard/sound with heavy guitar. I personally think the keyboard addition gives the sound a little more melody and adds some spice. As for the previous reviewers comments on no melody within the choruses or songs, I didn't find it to be true. This is a solid CD with some minor changes that any power/melodic METAL fan will love!! I found it to be a back to the basics CD. everything is simple and to the point! Sometimes you just need a catchy riff some solid drums and a good tune. This CD delivers that. Nothing elaborate, just straight ahead METAL!!!!! ROCKON!!"
+2,Great power metal!!!,"Very catchy, ambitious and intelligent lyrics. This guys are awesome, with tight musicianship and perfect vocals. My version is without de DVD, and i'm a little dissapointed about that, just for this. Recommended if you like Gamma Ray and Primal Fear."
+2,Exceeded expectations.,Prompt and in good condition. My 4 year old grand niece loved the book so much she took it to bed with her.
+2,Great workout,This is an amazing DVD. Myself and 4 other friends worked out together and we had so much fun. We all had to sweat and enjoyed the pain the day after! This DVD is not for beginners but beginners can still try it and just take it a little bit easier!If you want to bring your body in shape -> buy this DVD! Excellent motivation and great exercise! Enjoy!!!
+2,Goodworkout,"Kari Anderson REACH! DVDMy wife loves it! Seeing the results, i love it too! Good for the over 40 group."
+1,Don't Bet On It,"Player 5150 is close to the top of my ""Eject Immediately"" heap of flicks.It's a wonder to me how a movie like this gets past a pitch meeting! Maybe an explanation is the lowering cost of actually making a movie - something excruciatingly evident in the low-budget look and feel here. A patchwork of cliche-rich dialog and awkward borrowing from other films, this DVD is barely watchable. NoPushover recommends not gambling on this one."
+2,good movie but,coulda been better like anything else these days but still good movie had a good storyline and thats important like anything else these days
+1,Huh?,"I haven't seen this movie yet; i just rented it from Blockbuster. I would, however, like to review the prior review; R.Bagula. Just what is that review supposed to mean? If incoherence were an art, you'd win a prize. Aside from bad grammer and nonsensical sentence structure, it degenerates into just a listing of random phrases. I'm not sure, are you talking about the movie or your dimwit friends?"
+2,The best of Blink,"this cd mixes it up! hard, soft, exciting, mellowing, Blink 182 takes it all, rolls it up into a Cd, put it on the market, and it becomes a complete can of whoopa**!"
+1,Aaaaaaak!!!! It's Dracula's Dog!!!,"I have the movie version of Dracula's Dog. I find it hard to believe that this story was actually in book AND movie form...hum.Anyway, my cousin bought this movie for me as a joke. How funny is it that there was actually a movie made called Dracula's Dog!? The funniest part is that the movie is supposed to be serious. The movie is soooooooo bad it's actually entertaining. I just can't believe I'm the first person to review this movie; hasn't everyone been haunted by Dracula's Dog?"
+2,Practical and Informative,"This book is practical, instructive and easy to read. The author tackles important issues related to safety in these difficult times. There are chapters on traveling domestically and internationally for business and pleasure as well as a chapter on how to protect yourself and your family. It also contains a comprehensive reference section. This book is for anyone who needs to know about terrorist threats and how to respond to those threats."
+2,"Somply, Wonderful!","I asked for this cd for my birthday only knowing one song on it, ""Learning to Fly"" and I simply fell in love with the cd. The songs are wonderfully sang and written. The words really witness to you. ""Grand Scheme"" is among another of my favorites. All the songs are great. I recomend this cd highly to you if you like 4Him."
+2,"Good, but not their best.","I still think Arms Around the World is, to date, their all-time best. Blaze is creative and fun, and even though it is ""praise and worship"" it is still plenty original. And they have at least gone back to their original sound, which is where they sound best. Still yet, none of their stuff impresses me quite as much as Arms Around the World."
+1,Don't buy ! There's no ISP for it,I owned many models of Mail Station & loved them from the years 1999-2006 but since then there are no ISP servicers for this gadget. It used to be owned by Earthlink whom was then bought out by Cidco and now there isn't anyone providing service to send/receive emails with this thing which is too bad since it was easy & fun and a way to communicate without the internet without spam or any advertizing. Whenever mailstation has a new provider ( doubtful ) I will purchase another 1 year contract as my gadget still functions it's just that I cannot connect without an ISP. Everyone whom owns this thing knows what I speak of; it's obsolete so why buy one ? ( If you read the disclaimer below it states they won't supply service to new customers ; so what is the point in buying this ? )
+1,BUYER BEWARE!,"Buyer Beware: My Mom Loves her Mailstation but hers broke. I was So thrilled to see Amazon still offered them for sale! BUT...Earthlink would NOT transfer her service to a ""previously-owned or 'replacement' Mailstation device purchased from a third party"". I see now this is also stated on their Mailstation website. Wish I would've known this before purchasing."
+1,"Terrible service, non-functioning product","Like the other reviewer, I began trying to make this thing work in December, for my grandmother. Since then it's been one run-around after another. The first had a broken screen; it took them weeks to send me a new one, then when I got that one and sent it to my grandmother, it didn't work. She spent all these hours on the phone with them trying to get it to work, and it wouldn't, so finally she sent it back to me. I tried to get a refund, and the Mailstation people wouldn't give it to me, because I was past the 30 day purchase limit. Terrible."
+1,Mailstation and Dilbert,"My experience with Mailstation started over six months ago. Since then I have had less than two weeks of email service. Just a few of the problems have included a Mailstation arriving with a broken screen, six weeks of phone calls to finally prove the replacement did not, would not and never would work, a month waite for another replacement to find it was in shipping, two weeks later to find no record of replacement, etc, etc. One technique is never being allowed to talk to the same person twice. ""I will call you on Monday to verify it is working."" ""This will definitely fix the problem."" ""Sorry, you can not talk to a supervisor."" ""We will send you a refund in one month."" ""The refund will be posted in two weeks."" ""We have sent the refund to your credit card company but it will take them two or more months to post the refund."" ""The problem is with your credit card company. We have sent them the refund."" I do not think so.The Dilbert cartoon is Mailstation."
+1,Who knows what this is?,"I bought this thinking it was a band with free jazz reed man, Peter Brotzmann. I was surprised that only two pieces feature him and the rest are Scandinavian polkas. This is the strangest thing. A polka after Brotzmann is enough to jar you for a long time.I returned mine for a refund."
+2,ALMOST EVERYTHING,"THIS BOOK HAS ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER NEED AND EVEN SOME STUFF YOU MIGHT NOT! I LOVE HOW IT'S RING-BOUND, BUT THE ONE PROBLEM I'VE FOUND IS THAT THERE IS ONLY 1 POCKET AT THE VERY BACK. IF YOU BUY SEPERATE TABS WITH FOLDERS FOR EACH SECTION, YOU'LL BE ALL SET!"
+2,Great Product,"Love the product b/c you can take it with you. However you can do a lot of the same things with theknot.com, Wedding Channel and other great sites online. But I still recommend this for any bride who wants to be organized. Could use a part on guest lists and how to pick them, sit them, etc."
+1,disappointing....,"This book is certainly Reed's interpretation of Rimbaud. I found his interpretations to be a bit far reaching, and at times absurd. Reed often goes on into his own ""poetic"" rantings and all too often describes what he see's to be comparisons between his own life and that of Rimbaud. I had to force myself to finish this book. It was very disappointing. Any one interested in Rimbaud would do much better reading - Rimbaud- by Enid Starkie, or -Rimbaud- by Pierre Petitfils. Both are excellent."
+2,rimbaud himself would have loved this book,"""delirium"" is nothing less than a work of creative genius, and i personally would be reluctant to criticize it for being 'self indulgent' when reading it is the linguistic equivalent of dropping acid or shooting up. it is that intense. after you finish it you immediately want another book by reed, or at least i certainly did. the source of poetry is free subjectivity and imagination, and there are parts in this book that are truly transcendent poetically. reed is interested in rimbaud when he was the 'god of adolescence', the period in his life of total rebellion and artistic frenzy. he does a near flawless job of showing that while verlaine and his somewhat cruel and hateful companion may have had a physical and shallow emotional bond, rimbaud was far above him on the spiritual and intellectual plane. this is a necessity for any admirer of rimbaud and surrealism."
+2,Decent book,"I agree with Mr. Keller: book reads more like a practical guide.It doesn't resemble a traditional treatise like Siegel's ""New York Practice"". Caselaw and primary law is almost non-existant.Double spaced and large font pages seemed a bit sneaky. Forms are provided in 6 pt micro type so don't expect any blank form copying.As an overview this book is nice solid beginner's reading. Author shares some practical and personal insights which are useful. Hint: If you happen to fall behind in bills, it's a good idea to read this book. It'll tell you what Mr. New York Bill Collector can do to you (and what he can't or won't bother to do).Good law and even bad law books are very expensive. This book sells for 15$ and it provides many solid hints."
+1,This book is a waste of paper and ink.,This book is a waste of paper. It speaks in terms of generalities that are meaningless. The paragraphs are double spaced and the book is specific to the state of New York. I wouldn't wipe my you know what with the pages from the book. SAVE YOUR MONEY - DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!
+1,Disjointed and full of typographic errors,"This was a big let down. The text was hard to follow. There were typographical errors everywhere, even on the first page. It looks like it was self-published. And probably self-editing, too. Save your money."
+2,LOVE THIS MOVIE,Not your typical high school gay movie. It is well acted and very interesting. Would recommend it to anyone that is into stuff like this.
+2,I Trememdously Enjoyed This Work,"Terkel's system of personal stories told through the voices of his interviewees can be a bit disconcerting-just when you feel you are warming up to the person, the interview ends and we're off to someone else. However, the sum total is where Studs is heading--what do all of these voices in toto have to say? In this work, the answer is that we each have to fight the good fight and stay true to our ideals, regardless of our circumstances or backgrounds. As with his other works, there are ups and downs in these, but well worth the read--I particularly enjoyed the intro by Studs himself."
+2,hope dies last studs terkel,once again studs has nailed it inspirational timely and speaks to me today as it did years ago how i miss him but his words are still alive today
+2,Like a tonic!,"Studs Terkel's interviews are always incisive and entertaining but this collection, at this particular moment in American history, is especially welcome. Studs' interview subjects run the gamut from Arlo Guthrie to the pilot of the Enola Gay and everyone in between. There's even a section devoted to union organizers!The common thread throughout all the interviews is hope in the face of hoplessness. I have read and re-read the interviews in this collection for inspiration and comfort and will continue to do so. For me, this is Studs Terkel's masterwork."
+1,4.5 inch heal wrap up rhinestone sandal,"I've never had an issue with purchases from amazon before...this one looked ok at first but as I looked closer I realized that a few of the rhinestones were missing, I read the return label and it seemed too much of a hassle to return it. These were suppose to be my wedding shoes...and now I won't be able to wear them."
+2,awesome,Pedicures can be expensive at the spa so I prefer to do them myself. This pedi file is the same quality used at the spa for a fraction of the price. As I've gotten older I have trouble with dry skin on my heels that cracks and peels if I don't keep the callouses filed. I use this file on dry heels once every week or two along with daily moisture cream to prevent that from happening.
+1,boring,"This exercise video is not fun--none of us like it. The moves are not hip or fun, and they become monotonous and boring, like you're waiting for it to end. It seems really old or outdated. The instructor is friendly and happy, but her face is really sweaty during the video. The sound quality is not the best. There must be a better kids' exercise video out there--we need some fun, hip, new moves with a great beat and really good music and alot more energy! This dvd is not worth it-invest in something else, like a huge exercise ball--we all love that!"
+1,1,"ive bought some cheap and bad games in my day but wow! really, this is the crappiest game i have ever bought. i finished it but was contastantly reminded how lame the gameplay was ALL THE WAY through the game. if you want to try a cheap game like this one that is good, get conan for a few bucks."
+1,break out the feather duster here comes the dust,"Every once in a while my wife will get into a video game. Usually its something to do with harry potter or lord of the rings. She wanted to try out ""At worlds end"" for the 360.I told her it would be dumb and stupid, but she insisted. I bought the game on May 22, the day it came out for $65. Its now May 28th and the game is collecting much dust.On my next trip to gamestop this will be a trade in"
+1,What a Waste,"COuld of been a cool game, I love Pirates and that time in history in General, what a great oppurtunity to make a cool game but Swing and Miss. Wish it was RPG like Sid meirs Pirate is and not so linear, I eventually got stuck on one level and quit and never played it again."
+2,Entertaining and enjoyable,"This game was fun when I got it I was looking forward to getting home and getting started and straight away you will notice that the graphics for this game are great I mean I thought that (and sorry if I spoil it for anyone)and the voices are really hard to tell the difference from the real cast ( but I do think the voice of barbossa was here not sure)I also thought that the battle seens where there are those real fast sword clashes were great.Faults:well trying to use your gun and throwing knives is impossible to aim even with a area filled with enemys.also flashing from character to character was a little annoying but at times it was fun.Overall:well a good thing about this game is that it isn,t a simple button masher it actually has a lot of combos such as being able to punch and throw them around I esplcially like the ability to knee people in the nuts so it was really fun. but with very minor faults no game is perfect"
+1,Don't like it,Wasn't what I expected . I really don't like it. It seems boring. So far I don't want to play it
+1,Most boring book I've ever been forced to read,The title pretty much expresses my feelings about this book. It was incredibly boring. I purchased it because my professor required me to read it. It was literally hours of my life that I will never get back.Totally Lame.
+2,Love it and NOT paid to write this!,"I don't know what made reviewer Jesse think the reviews of this product were written by people paid by the company to give positive reviews. I am a real person, have used this product for over a year and like it very much. I am at an age where I look for ""Age Perfect"" products, or more often ""Age Fighting"". This eye cream is light, not greasy and makes the area around my eyes feel moisturized more than just using a day moisturizer alone. It seems to me my crows feet are less noticiable also. I am blonde and have fairly sensitive skin and have had no problems with any type of skin reaction. What Jesse needs to realize is that anyone could have a reaction to an ingredient in any product that they are allergic to, that doesn't mean it isn't a good product for someone else without the allergy. I have used LOREAL products for years and have always liked them. Click my name on this review to see all the other reviews I have written, and NO, they aren't all good!"
+2,loreal cream for wrinkles,I could barely miss the wrinkles but it felt wonderful on the face. Worth the buy just for the soft way it leaves your face.
+1,Eye cream,The seal was broken and some of the product had been used. Because I was afraid to use it I tossed it out.
+2,Awesome book,This book -COULD- have been better but it is awesome for what it is. I've read it 3 or 4 times and honestly some of the brush techniques have stuck with me. Most of this book seems to be about digitally drawing the creatures it portrays but that is still helpful. It mostly shows how to get specific effects like how to render sand or scales and such but doesn't cover drawing the actually creatures as well as it should. For 7 bucks it was an awesome buy though.
+1,no good instructions,"this book expects you to be an expert at drawing, painting, photoshop.It gives some advice but is really only good for inspiration for someone experiencedI was actually trying to learn how to paint(had some basics down), and this was no use for me.The artist did most of the work in photoshop, and didn't really do a good job explaining how to get the results.Now that I have faster internet, I youtube whenever I want to learn something new. (Painting, Guitar, Fixing anything)"
+2,NHL Championship 2000,"Overall the presentation of this game is outstanding, from the commentary to FOX music, fox traxer of slapshots of the ""Comet Tail""sports sound effects it really make you feel like you are really watching a TV hockey game. You can play all the teams or simulate games during a season mode, something NHL 2000 by EA sports eliminated in this years version, what a drag. In EA sports you can only pick one team to compete for the cup.-boring! My only complaint is that the guys don't skate very fast, rather sluggish. But once you play this game for a while you will realize that maybe the funnest hockey game Playstation has to offer out of it's new releases."
+2,Solid game,This hockey game actually gives the player a challenge. You will not be able to score all the time like other hockey games and sweeping teams through the Stanley Cup Play-offs will not be easy at all. Hockey fundamentals come into play with this game and you must know how to run a power play. Great game!
+2,A Wonderful Addition To Your Knitting Collections,"As a knitter for eight years, I found this book a valuable resource for designing afghans and baby clothing for my family. After I purchased this book, I began to buy several copies of this book for my family members. There are detail instructions with excellent pictures to help a knitter create wonderful cable and fair isle designs. For those knitters who desire to expand their knitting collection, this book is one of the best resources to help enhance your knitting projects."
+2,An absolute must for beginner aran knitters!,"Even the most intimidating and complex designs are simply explained in diagrams that any novice can follow. One can easily use this guide to create patterns for Aran/Fair Isle sweaters, hats, blankets,etc., even if one has never attempted these before! What a find! Arans sweaters made easy!"
+2,Can't Wait to Dig In...,"As a beginner knitter, I was intrigued by Aran and Fair Isle knitting especially since my ancestry is of the regions mentioned in the book. Although I haven't tried any of the patterns, the book is laid out well and the patterns are clearly written and understandable. I will update my comment after I get around to making something from the book."
+1,Jazzinho...what went wrong?,"I'm clueless as to what happened with Jazzinho's second album. I loved their first album. I waited months for this second album. I felt the songs were uninspired, and the arrangements odd.I hate writing this review, but this album was not my favorite. I didn't even like ""The Lagoon Monster"" which was one of the singles they released from this album. Very disappointed."
+1,Mya should be tarred and feathered...and dropped in boiling acid.,"I haven't seen this DVD, but I have (unfortunately) bought many other Mya titles in the past. I won't ever do that again. Can you say ""rip off""? I have no idea where they get the rights to these movies...but I'm guessing it's from bottleggers around the world. Picture quality sucks on Mya DVDs. Subtitles appear and then become squiggly unreadable worms on the screen. The video flips and buckles just like an old VHS or Beta tape. Why? Because they are cheap and make no effort for quality...and they still charge too much for a piece of crap. That other reviewer must have been eating mushrooms...and you notice there was no mention of picture quality? Buyer beware!"
+2,Satan's Life,"I actually found Satan's Wife (USA) (DVD title) (1979) film quite entertaining by distracting my attention from what burdens or distresses me (Old Latin, seafood, pending legislative activity and George Walker Bush). Had anyone other than John Phillip Law (Danger: Diabolik! ) played the role of the Exorcist, I think this film would have collapsed.The plot has more than its share of weaknesses, which is common among films involving Italian Exorcist rip-offs (especially those containing Satanists, occultism and Female nude scenes) --seriously, just go back to the day before it all occurs and deprive Satan of power!) and it dragged on a bit towards the end, which I found very unsatisfying. It's still worth a look if you're in a demonic possession mood but it's more Italian devil scandal than Exorcist.Maybe in the 70's it was a good Exorcist-copy film but not now, now it's just late '70's shoddy devil madness."
+2,the Piano Man's piano,"The song selection from these three cds is excellent.What a steal to get three of Billy's cds for less than four bucks!Yes, his Russia tour was precedent setting at the time. Yet, for me, the coolest thing is that a pianist in my family bought the actual grand piano that Billy used in this Russian concert tour. And believe me, it has it's own magic still!"
+2,Great Show!,Arrived safe and sound and in a timely manner. Nice addition to my ever-growing classic movie library!
+2,Outstanding,"Two wonderful classic stories on one dvd. Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, who could ask for more? This is a priceless treasure that should be in every classic movie lovers collection!"
+2,Two Wonderful movies.,What a couple of great old movies. Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire are always great together. Good music and dancing.
+2,Girl's That Like Romance Novels Read This Book,Witch of Blackbird Pond is about a girl who comes from Barbados to Massacchusetts because her Grandfather dies. She is going to stay with her Aunt Rachel and her family . She rides on a boat called the Dolphin where she meets a lot of people . Also everyone thinks she is a witch! It is mixed with romance and historical fiction. You may not want to put it down. I loved it all the way through and you might too!
+2,Its irisistable,"Witch of Blackbird Pond By... Elizabeth George Spear The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a fantastic book! Elizabeth George Spear wrote it, and in my opinion she did a wonderful job of it too. I would recommened this book to any fourth or fifth grader. It is a wonderful mix of facts and romance. It is great for class read-alouds and something for the entire family to enjoy. It has won several Newberry awards. I would say it is a wonderful book for any class."
+2,The Witch of blackbird Pond,"I recently got done reading ""The Witch of Blackbird Pond"". It was well worth my time. I would reccomend this book to anybody and everybody. I liked this book because it was very easy to understand even though the story took place a long time ago. The author ""Speare"" made this book enjoyable for all ages. I really liked this book because ""Speare"" made the book believeable and down to earth, it wasn't anything wild or outrageous. You could tell that ""Speare"" put a lot of time and effort into the book. I also liked the book because it was a real PAGE TURNER. Page after page the book left me thinking what's going to happen next. The book was just so un-predictable!""Elizabeth G. Speare"" did a really nice job on this book. Even if you are reading this book for the first time or the fith time I think you'll enjoy the book ""The Witch of Blackbird Pond""."
+2,Excellent historical fiction,"This is an excellent historical fiction about a girl in early america. One of the best I have ever read. It was written for children but is very excellent for all ages. Elizabeth George Speare has an amazing gift with words. I love all of her children's books. However, this one holds a special place in my heart and is one of the best books I've ever read. It is a book that I will have all of my children read (boys and girls) to help them understand life in early America and the sacrifices and difficulties that gave us what we have today. I wish every youth would read this book. Better historical fiction can't be found."
+2,Elizabeth George Speare rocks!,"Well, I've read of all of Speare's works that I can find, The Bronze Bow (awesome), The Sign of the Beaver, Calico Captive (finished it in a day), and The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This one beat them all! I never thought that she could write anything better than the Bronze Bow, but obviously, I was completely mistaken. In fact, this novel replaced my longstanding favorite book, Jane Eyre, as it slowly but surely crept its way up to number 1. I loved it; it's awesome; what else do I need to say? However, if you have no idea what good literature is, then you won't like this outstanding novel."
+1,Annie's Witch Of Blackbird Pond Review,"This book was one I read in sixth grade and it was dull and slow. Not great and I usually love books about witches for I am very interested in the topic and it is not unusual for I live in Massachusettts and as you know in Salem, Massachusetts was where they hanged witches. But the one flaw in this book was that it was dull and barely talked about Kit meeting up with the witch of blackbird pond and just told about her life basically from the barbadoes and her coming to Conneticut. Second of all the biggest flaw in this book is that the witch hunt took place in Conneticut! Uh! Uh! I don't think so. Conneticut is definetly not a setting for a witch hunt. That is definetly Massachusetts. You may have heard of witch hunts in Conneticut but a few and Massachusetts is of course the homeland for witch hunts in New England. Sorry Elizabeth George Speare but get your history right!"
+1,"kinda good, but not the best book i've read",I was assassinged this book as a project in the 6th grade. I hardly liked it because it was alittle to old of print and of terms other so don't read this book if u like to be happy
+2,Blackbird Pond,"Kit Tyler travels to relatives in a strict Puritan town after being orphaned. She yearns for her old home in paradise and seeks a new adventure. She becomes friends with a young sailor name Nat and an old Quaker woman named Hannah, who is believed to be a witch! Soon Kit has to find a way to survive in a town that thinks Kit herself may be a witch too! Run or face persucusion, what is a girl to do?Very interesting book with alot of emotion vs. tradition."
+2,Witch Of Blackbird Pond is nice,"The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare is a pretty good book. It's very exciting and there is some romance, I don't see why it hasn't been a movie yet. I wouldn't give it the newberry award, it's good but not that phenomenal."
+1,Historical But Boring,"I thought that the Witch of Blackbird pond was a fairly boring story. Throughout the book there's not anything very exciting that the characters say or do. I also thought that the ending was too happy. Every character in the book was very happy at the end and i thought that it was too much. I think that if i were to give this book a grade it would be a C-. And also, if you're going to read this book, I don't recommend that you should read it if you are under the age of 10. If you like history, romance, and happy endings, then I very strongly recommend this book for you. Otherwise you will most likely find this book very boring."
+1,Terribly elusive.,"""The Witch of Blackbird Pond"" is poorly advertised. If you're expecting a novel filled with accounts of the Salem Witch Trials, like I thought, you're wrong. It is not until almost 200 pages into the book will the subject be touched upon, and then gingerly dropped. Much of the writing is fillers and dribble; this book could have been 100 pages shorter. I didn't care for any of the characters, and all of them were typecast. The angry, strict Uncle, the caring, soft-spoken Aunt, two cousins - one being the flirt and one being sweet. And, of course, the outcast niece. I was very disappointed, as I had my sights set on a captivating Salem Witch Trial book. The title is very misleading. I do not recommend."
+1,Literary Analysis of The Witch of Blackbird Pond,"In this mysterious, crazy,and exciting story, a young orphan girl befriends an old women and faces the consequences.The way the author uses literary devices to set the perfect mood makes this book so good you'll never want to put it down! Taking place in the 1600's tells alot about what it might of looked like.""I slowly gazedinto the coast, and to my suprise I saw hundreds of boats being docked.""This gives you a very good idea of what it looked like.""I've been for a breeze every morning, just thinking he might be coming up the river.""This is what Kit feals like when she is waiting for Nat to come.In this book the mood is very inportant. Literary devices are also very inportant."" The old women seamed to be very quiet , relinquish, and at ease."" This suspenceful , suprising, and exciting book sort of makes me start to think.""Maybe there are really witches?"
+1,VERY mediocre,The book went very slowly and it didn't get interesting until the last few chapters (out of alot!)I would only recomend it if you like history.
+2,The Witch of Blackbird Pond,"I got it for Kindle fire and my son needed it for his book report next day, so the day I bought, he was able to read in kindle cloud"
+1,Slow,A little bit slow at some points but other than that pretty good. I like the part where mercy is in love with John
+2,coming of age book,"I read this book almost 30 years ago in 5th grade. I remember having trouble getting what was going on at first. When I finished it the story stuck to me and I kept the book for the longest time. I think I may actually have a copy in my childhood trunk along with all my yearbooks. For some reason, I looked it up randomly today and I was amazed to find out the author wrote the original in 1959 and that it has been re-released several times and includes a digital copy. Way to go Elizabeth; Your work lives on!I can see how the youngsters would consider it boring. It's not the easiest book to read and it is set so far back in time. However, I would still recommend it to any youngster or adult looking for a good coming of age book. I hope I have that copy somewhere..."
+2,An excellent book,"I read this book for the first time when I was 10 and I've read over again several times. The book is so worn out from me reading it, I'm going to have to get another copy soon. The writing is very detailed; I could see everything in my head as I read it. I love the characters in the book, especially Kit and Nat. They and the other characters seem very real. The story never gets boring and the ending is good too. It's one of my favorites."
+2,Classic,"I originally read this way back in jr. high and sadly only remember being entranced by it--not recalling any of the plot. I finally got around to the rereading and recalled why I had the original feeling of enchantment. This is one good book.Kit Tyler is a sixteen-year-old girl who leaves Barbados after her grandfather's death for the more austere world of Puritan New England to say with her aunt's family. But Kit is completely unprepared for the ways of these people. Even so, she manages to grow in unimaginable ways as she connects with people with whom she would have never seen herself.And it's not a simple moralistic book. It's a book about a girl coming of age. Unlike other books of the Puritans, there are no villains, just those who are different and it's amazing to see Kit come to understand that.The characters are entrancing and dimensional, the setting is described in an honest prose that only shows Speare's love of New England.It deserves its Newberry."
+2,Blackbird Pond,"I read this great, great story as a kid, and I'm not sure I've ever learned more from one book.At that age, seeing the protagonist (a good girl!) consider marrying for social reasons, not romantic ones, was revolutionary for me. This portrait of the English colonies, the Puritans, the tropical plantations, the slavery, the daily life in 1600s New Hampshire were a very entertaining education.This book is a little girly. Romance is a major theme.In addition to history, this book teaches a lot about getting along with people vastly different from yourself without giving up your identity."
+2,I couldn't forget it,"I LOVED IT! I won't write anything else because you'll just have to read it yourself. Also, I don't have time, because I'm off to read it again!"
+2,This is a great book!,"This is possibly the greatest book ever written! It is SO cool! I couldn't put it down. I can easily relate to Kit's life, and so can many peole."
+2,It was a very wonderful story that I couldn't put down.,It is a wonderful story of a girl who is very layed back and careless. My class read it together and I coldn't put it down. This is the only book where we would ask for homework to read the next chapter. I think everyone in my class loved the book. I felt like I was there through the whole book. I could picture the courthouse where Kit was pleading for her freedom. I was very scared when the large town group came to Hannah's home to burn it down. I was a great book and if you are thinkiing about buying it I think you should.
+2,Excellent lesson to be learned,"I discovered this book years and years ago in the fourth grade. The thought of it stayed with me through the years. I bought the book for my friend's son a couple years ago and reread it to see if it was as good as I remembered. It was even better because as an adult I can see some of the most important themes of the book that weren't evident to a child. Tolerance and acceptance are perhaps the biggest lessons of all to take away from it. Independence is another. I will continue to buy this book every time a child close to me comes to the age where they can understand it. The plotline is enough to keep them interested while at the same time teaching them valuable life lessons, without them even knowing it."
+2,A book for kids and adults alike,"Books don't come much better than this. Elizabeth George Speare does a great job of making history come alive, and Kit Tyler is a fascinating heroine- imperfect yet trying to keep her spirits alive in a strange, unpleasant, and foreign world. Young teenagers may not grasp the complexities of Kit Tyler and her newfound family, but anyone who has felt like they don't fit in will appreciate this great book."
+2,Trials of True Friendship,This book is very applicable to everyday life. It is a great resource to use in the classroom. It is also a great book to just check out of the library and read (ideal for young female adults). It is a classic novel that will never be forgotten.
+2,Great book!,"I got this book from a book fair when I was about 11 or so, ... I loved it and read it until the book was falling apart. I found it the other day and thumbed through it. This is a really good book. It opens history up some and makes it interesting, all the while teaching some important lessons that are timeless."
+2,puppycat,this a book that you can't keep your nose out of it holds at so much suspence and is one of the best books i have ever read you have to read it !
+2,Interesting...very interesting.,"It may not have the most complicated, interwoven plot, but what can I say, I like it. Kit fits fits perfectly into the time period without becoming one of those overly sugary ""porceline dolls"" which is what happens to many of the characters in all kinds of historical fiction because the author is not quite sure how the characters of the past should react. It's interesting to watch as Kit tries to fit into her surroundings, but then finds out she can't. She is who she is, and would be who she is. So soon she learns a way out of the suffering of being different but has another problem--her unique character and ""evil"" way of dressing lead the people of her town to believe she's a witch. Now she must rely one the people she trusts most to save her, and hope that some of the people she found hopelessly mistrustful of her would find a way to forgive for being different."
+2,The best book ever!,"Orphaned Kit Tyler feels trapped in the bleak shores of Connecticut Colony. She hates to work and when she is forced to do so she leaves it unfinished. She hates her uncle, marvels at her cousin Mercy's patience, feels sorry for her aunt and tries to bear her annoying and selfish cousin Judith. The only place where she truly feels free and happy is in the meadows with her friend Nat and The Witch of the Blackbird Pond as the puritans call her. She also tries to keep patience with her husband-to-be. But things turn out different for her in the end. As she looks for peace in her life, she is accused for witchcraft which she can escape with the help of her seafaring friend Nat. But he is not just a friend, he is more than that. And as Kit searches for her answers she gets the results even she couldn't imagine..."
+2,Great book! Best book I've ever read!,"When Kit Tyler's grandfather dies she is forced to leave her Carribean home and has to sail to Connecticut to live with her last living relative, her Aunt Rachel. Soon she meets a Puritan woman named Hanna who is said to be the Witch of Blackbird Pond. But thier friendship is soon discoverd and Kit finds herself being acused of witch-craft. I think that this is a very good book that should keep you interested to the end. The way Speare winds fantasy and history is truly magnificent. This book is definetly one of my favorites and should be one of yours."
+2,Great historical fiction for young adults,I read a lot of young adult historical fiction as a kid and this was one I read over and over. I think I just liked the characters.
+2,Loved it!!,"Kit Tyler has to leave her beloved Barbados. She leaves to live with her aunt and uncle. She wonders if she'll ever fit in. Meeting the lady by blackbird pond whom everyone believes is a witch makes her feel better about herself, and visits her as often as possible.But soon she puts another in danger. Could this put her in danger as well?I would highly recommend this book. This thrilling novel makes you want to read it all at once. Full of action,love and some rebellion, not only has it won a Newberry Medal but also it captivates the imagination."
+1,So long and dull,"I was forced to read this book in school, and although some parts were interesting, the rest was so boring. The ending is good but I struggled to get through the middle"
+1,LONG and DULL,"witch of blackbird pond is a very well written book. it goes into much depth about certain things, however, i feel that is one of the reasons it is only a 2 star book. this book tells a story about a girl who moves into america before the revolutionary war. she has to saty with her only remaining relatives, who do not share the same points of veiw as she, kit tyler, does. kit is acused of being a witch but in the end can not be proven of her suspected withcraft. this book, yet well described, is streched out over to many pages. a lot of unesscesary things go on that one should not need to know. witch of blackbird pond has no real point to me and is a LONG and DULL book"
+1,The Witch that wasn't!,"I didn't like the book so much. The author put to much detail about one person, Kit. I knew all of the background information about Kit and everything she owned. But when Hanna Tupper was introduced I hardly knew anything about her. The author also didn't write in any excitement in the story. Everyone was just plain everyday individuals that did everyday things, like cleaning and spinning wool, making meals, cleaning the house and making clothes. It would have been interesting if the author had put Kit or some other character on an adventure or made it a fiction not a historical fiction. I don't know anyone who would like to read a book about just everyday, ordinary people, that are living ordinary lives. I want to read a book about some adventure or action."
+1,the worst book ever,"I read this book for school, my sister said it would get better, but it turned out to be the worst book I've ever read. I rest my case."
+2,a great read for all ages,"After her grandfathers' death Kit Tyler, a high-spirited young girl, is sent aboard the Dolphin to Wethersfield, Connecticut to live with her aunt's family. She is disappointed by what she finds when she steps of the ship. From the very beginning the people of the village are suspicious of Kit because of her unconventional ways and style of dress. Kit would constantly walk alone in the woods, where she met Hannah, who is known in the village as the ""witch of Blackbird Pond"". Kit and Hannah become friends, which cause the villagers to believe that they are both practicing witchcraft. Then Kit begins to teach Prudence, a young girl from the village, to read. Soon Kit finds herself being put on trail. Throughout her ordeal kit comes to know and accept herself."
+2,An Amazing Novel,"In my opinion, the conflicts are well formed and the story line is basically flowing. However, there are too many political arguments that make the story boring. This book is also rather predictable, as the reader can guess what will happen next. I think that a strengthening of the plot in certain areas would make the book more enjoyable. While some parts are breathtaking, other parts are sappy and uninteresting. I'd reccomend this type of book to those who don't mind a political conflict now and then, who like romance and history, and who want to have a look back in time at what life was like back then. I sort of liked the novel, and then sort of didn't, for all of the reasons mentioned here."
+2,Not only a page turner but a lesson teacher too!,"I recommend this book to everyone:children, young adults and adults. It is not only a page turner but a lesson teacher, too. The book is about a young adult named Kit who leaves her fancy home in Barbados to live with her aunt and uncle in Weathersfield,Conn. She is not only put on trial for a witch, but a man she does not care for picks her to marry him. Will she be hung for a witch or have to marry the man she dislikes. I am not going to tell you; you will have to find out for yourself."
+2,One of my all-time favorites!!!,"When Katherine Tyler, Kit, comes to stay with her Aunt Rachel's family in the Connecticut, she knows her new home will never be the same as her old home, Barbados. Kit doesn't seem to fit in in this strict Puritan colony. When her young sailor friend, Nat, is around, he's always teasing and that doesn't really help, either.Then Kit befriends Widow Hannah Tupper, a.k.a. (also known as), the Witch of Blackbird Pond. With Hannah Tupper, Kit can let go and speak her real feelings. She feels almost as happy as she did back in Barbados. And she cannot understand why everyone is so misunderstanding towards Hannah Tupper.So when Kit's new family warns her to stay away from Hannah Tupper, to avoid trouble from the rest of the town, Kit ignores them. Unfortunately, her friendship with the so-called witch is discovered. And Kit is also accused of witchcraft!"
+2,TWOBP is an excellent book,"TWOBP (The Witch of Blackbird Pond) is one of the most exciting and riveting books I have ever read, right up there with NUMBER THE STARS, A WRINKLE IN TIME, and my other favorites. This book is beautiful and touching. You can read the plot synopsis above, but I wanted to add my opinions. I've read about these ""witch hunts"". No wonder they suspected Hannah Tupper. No, not because she had a broomstick or cast spells on people, but because she was a Quaker, and she wasn't like the Puritans. And different scares people. The lonely old woman lives by the swamp because she loves the Meadows. She doesn't go to ""Meeting"", so they make her pay fines. And then, one chilly night...but you'll have to find that out yourself."
+2,This story was a awsome story.,"I would stay up til 1:00 am on school nights reading this book! The charactors were intresting, and sounded like people I would love to meet! When Kit helped Hannah escape I was amazed that she did that! When Mathew stood up for Kit I could tell that he realy did love her even though he never realy showed it. The whole story was good! I liked the way Kit amazed the people on the boat when she jumped over board to get the little girl's doll. I think beginning, middle, and end were all well done. I would recomend this book to every one! I consider this one of the best books of the centry"
+2,Great book! Read this!,"I rated this book a 5 star book because it had mystery, excitement, true facts, and it was fun to read. I couldn't put the book down. It's one of my favorite books. I can't wait to read another book that's is by Elizabeth George Spear. She's an eccelent writer and she makes a book exciting and not boring like some books. If you haven't read one of her books you better get in style because these books are more than you can explain in words!"
+2,Still a very good book,"I got this for my daughter she had to do a book report on a historical fiction book, she loved this book just as I did at her age."
+2,LOVE!!!,"such an amazing and entertaining book!! i had to read it for school and at first was dreading it, but when i got reading, it was amazing! i was fully absorbed in the rich words and fantastic characters! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!"
+2,This is a full book of adventure.,"This is a book about a high spirited girl named Kit Tyler. She is from warm, sunny, Barbados and is forced to move to cold, snowy, Connecticut to live with her Uncle Matthew and Aunt Rachel. Kit Tyler, with her fancy dresses,tries to fit in but she gets caught with the Witch of Blackbird Pond. The Witch's name is Hannah Tupper. Will Hannah Tupper be a witch? Will Kit make it? Find out now and read The Witch of Blackbird Pond."
+2,A newly discovered book,"A year ago, for schoolwork I had a choice to read this book, and I took it. Everyone said they're siblings said it was boring. Not so!!This was an excellent book, for pleasure reading and for learning about Colonial America. An great book for teachers to read with their students, too. Masterfully writen, a great book. I reccomend it."
+2,don't judge by the title,"At first I judged this book by it's cover. DON'T DO THIS!This is a really good book. It's about a teenage girl, Kathrine, who meets a Quaker woman and a little girl and they become friends. Then When a bad sickness comes that clames a lot of lives the people blame the Quaker woman, Hannah and Kathrine. Kit leads Hannah to safty with the help of her friend, Nat. Kit is caught and must stand trial.There is no witchcraft or anything in it. It is not a very fast-past book but worth the read.It is a really good book and I would reccomend it to any Christian or non Christian 12 - adult"
+2,The Witch of Blackbird Pond,"In my opinion The Witch of Blackbird pond is one of the best books ever written!!! It had an amazing plot, amazing characters and an amazing setting!!!"
+2,Accessible Early American Setting,"I remember seeing this book title in the YA section of the library when I was young, though I didn't read it at that time. I now teach Early American Literature, and I really appreciate these books that give my students a sense of place. We've been using Kathleen Kent's The Heretic's Daughter, but The Witch of Blackbird Pond tells just about the same story with more accessible content. It's certainly just as appropriate for adults as for young people.The story moves at a quick pace and gives a realistic sense of setting. It covers themes from the time period such as religious intolerance, hypocrisy, the slave debate, fear of outsiders.I highly recommend this reading for anyone interested in late 1600s Early America. Read it on your way to visit historic Salem, Mass."
+2,classic!,"I read this in high school and loved it. I'm reading it to my children now (the oldest is 7yrs) and they love it also. I think they would get more out of it in a year or two, but this is a must read! There is a reason it won an award!"
+1,ugh...I'm probably over the age range but...,"I had to read this book for school (literery circles, and I made the mistake of picking this think) I'm in 8th grade, and I thought this book was rather stupid. The basic plot was fine, but the thing was like a soap opera, where everyone was with the wrong person, and of course, everyone was ever so happy at the end. I would have found this a more enjoyable book if the ending had been Kit marrying Willam, Judith becoming an old maid, and Nat marrying someone else. (Still John with Mercy though, because they deserve it.)The reason I gave this two stars is that readers 8-10 would probably enjoy this, but if you're a teenager or even an older preteen, I wouldn't recomend it."
+2,This is one good book,"I've heard from alot of people how boring this book was. For me it was ok. I love the plot but the whole setting in the 1600s was what I didn't like, and one chapter was all dedicated to some political guy, I didn't like that either. So some parts are really boring other are ok and other are REALLY good, for example the last part, I love that part. I love that sorta thing."
+1,"I had to read it for school , what could I say",It draged a bit and was a bit boring . I liked the history in it about the early colonies . But still not my type of genre
+1,It was so-so.,"I think this book was odd. It never really caught my interest, even though I read the whole book. I guess I just don't like these mushy historical fiction stories. I'm the kind of person who likes books that describe the tactics of the battles. I think this book resembled a soap opera."
+1,"The Witch of Blackbird Pond is tedious,dull and too long","I think this book is too boring for kids to read.it is very tedious and continues with the same boring facts over and over for 224 pages in a row and when it finally does get to an ok part it only says 5 words on it.my favorite parts are few and far between.it also has incorrect information.what is the chance of a person from the barbados,which are further south than the bahamas and very close to the equator,having no tan whatsoever and speaking perfect english?I rest my case."
+1,Sleep indusing boredom,"I HATE this book! It is so boring! Basiclly, this girl is moving from some island to Conneticut in the 1600's, and the storyline basiclly follows all the random boring things she does day to day, even when there could be action, it is still boring. Only read this if you have trouble falling asleep. There is hardly any magic or anything like that at all, as said by the title."
+1,The Witch of Blackbird Pond,"I am very disapointed that my teacher chose this book for my class to read. I feel it was very dull and boring, with nothing to keep the reader attentive. Throughout the entire book, there were no exciting scenes (there was one situation where the author could have made an exciting moment, but instead decided to turn it into a section of tasteless humor) and many of the chapters were about relationships between characters which were not explained enough to be interesting, or the various chores and jobs that the main character, Kit, did.I know there are many readers who enjoyed this book, but I personally do not like books who just tell the lives of someone unless there are some exciting events. Too many of the chapters of this book were wasted on petty happenings such as washing clothes or teaching someone to read. If you are looking for a book with excitement or adventure (which is what the title implies), I do not recommend this."
+1,Sigh,"This book is boring, but there are some ok parts. Don't read this book unless you have to. (...) Duh! Well, just don't read the book."
+1,BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!,The Which of Blackbird Pond was a very boring book. I almost fell asleep reading it! The plot was stupid. The charters were lame. This book was all around terribley written.
+1,The worst book that has ever been written,I strongly erge you to get a life if you like this book. It was boring and i could hardly get through it.... uuuhhhhhhhh....i would give it -5 stars but you can't. uuuhhhhhh.
+1,Horrible Book!,This is the most boring book I have ever read! Nothing really happens in the end. How could anyone like it?
+1,bad book: A kid's review,"I had to read this for school, and it was hard for me to look at it. There is no action, no humor, no excitement whatsoever. There is a lot of detail, but that is only on one person. All that really happens is the girl, Kit meets a lonely old lady who is nice to her. She isn't even a witch. I say that this is the worst book in the world. I think that it's like eating pure cocoa. So bitter, bland and boring."
+1,HORRIBLY BORING! UNREADABLE!,I think that this book was extremely boring.The book is very slow and has no action. In the first 100 pages there is a boat ride and a slow conversation. Instead of not being able to put the book down I struggled to pick the book up! I hope to never read it again and only recommend it to anybody who enjoys being bored.
+2,The Witch of Blackbird Pond Profiles,"I believe that the author really out done himself with this fabulous book!The characters are great and unique in every way because each one has his or her own special ability a personality , and the setting is the best.Another great thing about this is that the time period was excellent, especially because witches mostly feared at that time."
+2,I love Elizabeth Speare,"This is the best book I have ever read. I will read it again and again. Mrs. Speare writes so well. Read it to find out. I'm not really writing a review, just stating my opinion ;)"
+1,A great and entertaining historical-fiction!,_The Witch of Blackbird Pond_ is a very entertaing historical-fiction. The time it took place was during the time when the American colonies were being settled. This book was well written and would be great to read for people who love soap operas. There was not a lot of action in this book and no adventure. At times I didn't even want to read the book and other times I was locked on to it. There is some irony in this book and it can get very exciting. I think a lot of people would enjoy this book very much!!
+2,Review of The Witch of Blackbird Pond,The witch of black bird pond is a book about a girl is accused of being a witch. The main character is Kit Tyler. The story is about a girl who came from England and went to the Caribbean and went to New England to live with her cousins. The town that she lived in was a town in Connecticut in 1687.The people accused Kit of being a witch. She could not do anything about it and she was put in a store room. The son of the captain saved her from being persecuted as a witch. She got away from the people that accused her. This book is a good way to understand the way the people who were different were treated in New England in the 1600s.
+1,Tiki's Total Review Page,I enjoyed this book mainly because it is a Historical fiction novel. I think this book would be a good reading source for anyone between the ages of 11-13 because it has alot to teach about life in the 1800's while letting you read a facinating story about a girl and the troubles she goes through after she moves away from her home in Barbados to her uncles home in New England. I think the auther needs some more detail in her writting as to create a more vivid picture of the senery. I think that it would be wonderful if this story could have a sequel to it because like all books it cuts of into ablivion.
+1,The Witch of Blackbird Pond,"First of all I did not like the book Witch of Blackbird Pond. It's not that the author didn't try, it's just that I hated the book. She may have won many awards for many books, but I don't thing this book desverd any recognition. The book may seem interesting to many others, but it seems like a reason to take a nap to me.It may be because I can't stand historical fiction, most of the time, or that I just didn't like the book. I've read her previous work , and they were very good, but this book just makes her work seem like a joke. I think the book should have a little more excitement before I give it any recogniton."
+1,Bad Boring Book,This book was very boring. The characters were not exiting and difinitly not interesting. The book was not badly writin just had a bad plot. The characters like kit had no adventures or exitment. If that is what you are looking for I recomend you get a differnt you get a book. I do not think the characters were very exiting and did not work to make the plot interesting or adventurues. That is why don't think the book is good. If this book was non-fiction I would have understood.
+1,The Witch of Blackbird Pond,"This book was horrible.I had to read it but in my own opinion this book really had nothing to do with witches.They only mentioned a few things about withches.For example ,when the main character{Kit}jumped in the water to save the little girl's doll,they just mentioned she could get in trouble for swimming.Another example of this would be how Kit was put on trail.They just said she was but it would have made the story a lot more interesting by adding the twist that she was found guilty. The story was actually about how dating worked back in colonial times.The author mentioned that in order to go out with someone that the male had to ask the father's permission in order to call on the female.An example of this would be when an admirer of Kit{William Ashby} asked Kit's uncle if he could call her out.He did this by sucking up to him then asking him his permission.In conclusion, my once again is that this book has nothing to do with witches or witch craft."
+1,Brina's Review,"I read this book when I was in fifth or sixth grade. I'm sorry to say I hated it. I felt that the book was very dragged on. The story line was okay but I think the book could of been much shorter if it was not so dragged. All in all, I did not favor this book at all."
+1,This book was slow and boring,"I think this book was too drawn out and boring. All of the chapters were the same thing. There was only one chapter that I actually didn't fall asleep on, and that was the climax. I also think the book could have been better if they didn't have the last few chapters. None of it was pertinent to the theme or plot. I think that it was extremly slow because they don't even get to the plot until the last few chapters. I would not recommend this novel to anyone."
+1,This book was nice.,"The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare, was filled with excitement. The only reason I gave this book 1 star was I always compare it to the French classic Gravybleu. I liked a lot though, more than my usual books; Hamington Road and the most recent Loolystolu. I loved this book because I sort of learned about America. I am glad I was able to share this to the world...because this was my only dream...to share my feelings to American kids!! Thankyou and read it! :)"
+2,most delighting,I read this book in fourth grade and I still rember the wonderful book! I decided to read it again and it wa just as good as I thaught it would be!
+2,This is the Best book ever written!!!,"I wish I Could give this book a 100! I read this book about 3 times a year, and never do get bored with it !!! ----WARNING----- This book is so absorbing,do not read it on a day where you have something planned.There is a 99.99999% chance you will!!!!"
+1,I Never got it,I never got this order even after i contacted the seller and attempted to resolve a problem i received a refund so i just doped the issue
+2,THE BEST,I ordered my stroller last week and it arrived within 6 days. It only took me 3 min. to put it together. I put my Boston Terrier in it and rolled her around the house to get use to it. SHE LOVES IT AND SO DO I.I can go on longer walks now and take items with me. It rolls so smoothlyand looks great.
+1,Very good quality,"I was pleased with the quality of the pet stroller. It even has places for your water bottle, cell phone, purchases (bottom tray). Rec'd in perfect condition, and delivery time was quick."
+2,Great value,After reading the previous reviews we decided to take a chance and purchase. We're glad we did. The unit is sturdy and solid and it's a bargain compared to others we've seen first hand. Would buy again without question.
+2,Great Quality at a Great Price,"We recently moved and I found myself needing a couple of end tables but unwilling to pay a big price. I ordered two of these, not really expecting much other than to serve the intended purpose. Imagine my surprise when they turned out to be exception quality, substantial wood tables and not the pressed board stuff. Amazing value. I would buy any product this company offers."
+1,Bulldog Ractical Leg Holster,"I purchased this holster at Cabelas and am very disappointed. Among the many things wrong with this holster is that, despite being advertised for a standard frame auto, it does not hold my Colt Model 80. If fact, the weapon moves around in the holster quite freely. Secondly, the leg straps are too short and I have average size thighs. Lastly, the holster flops out from my leg approximately one inch and there is no way to hold the holster tight against your thigh. All in all, a pooly made holster from a poor design. It is almost redundant to say that it was made in China. Do not purchase this product."
+2,The undermining of the Catholic Church,"This book is important reading for Catholics who take the practice of their Faith seriously. Time and again, during recent years, we have seen purportedly ""Catholic"" authorities, speaking through the media, contradicting beliefs universally taught pre-Vatican II.Has the Church changed so radically? Is what was once wrong, wrong no longer? Does it matter if the formal liturgy of the Mass is changed by the Celebrant? Why?Cecilia Martin documents many abuses, justified by their proponents as ""reform,"" currently assailing the Church. She shows how enemies hijacked the genuine reforms of Vatican II and selectively misinterpreted them to promote an agenda aimed at its destruction. Far fetched? Read the book! It is well written and referenced. Reach your own conclusions. If they are the same as Cecilia's, follow her advice on how to counteract this attack from within."
+2,Understand essay process & write one that shows the real you,"This book gives an excellent and easy to read look at writing your college application essay. If you are just going to read a book and not do the exercises, this is a great choice - it doesn't have any exercises. Instead, the emphasis is on finding your own voice and telling your story. For example, he gives a list of the most overused, deadly topics and then shows how you can write a really good essay on one of the ""forbidden"" topics. He also includes a number of sample essays with comments from real college admissions officers - so you can see for yourself the difference between good, bad and mediocre."
+2,I got into B.C Today!!,I am writing this recommendation because I am on a high because I just got my acceptance letter in the mail. I had gotten deffered from NYU but I GOT INTO BC which is a better college. This is an incredible and undeniably the best guide in the world to writing an essay.
+2,Great Guide to Written Such Great Aplication Easy!,"The book is so great for written such a great easy that I actually GOT INTO HARVARD because I did everything he says and I got in because of it. After all I was always a really good writer but I didn't think I had need to use an guide book after all, but I read it after all and look, it really did it work!!! My good written got even better and made me get into any really great school. So if you think you don't need help you are a good writer to, you might be actually surprized by you actually IMPROVE you're all ready good stile, but try it anyway and you will actually see just how many more easys you actually CAN write...do what he says and you to actually will get into the colege of you're DREAMS! Im so excited. Thank you mr Bauld."
+2,Very helpful,"This is a short but concise book. It is written in a conversational, easy-to- read style. The author dispels some admissions-essay myths, gives good tips on writing the essay that best represents you, and gives some helpful examples of what to do and what NOT to do in a personal statement. I liked the section in which he has different admissions counselors evaluate the same essay."
+2,Good book,This book is pretty well written and really help you understand the materials better. This book is pretty well organized and very easy to follow. This book really helps
+2,Slavery As Experienced By Slaves,Amazing book. I've never read one like it. Quite interesting. Honest experiences. An eye-opener. Anyone interested in history will enjoy this. I am.
+2,Full Skip,"perfect fit, and wonder why I haven't had one for so long. non clinging, full coverage and absolutely perfect for light weight comfort."
+2,"First slip ever, and does its job perfect","Honestly, my biggest beef with this slip is that the white looks too white. I would've liked the nude color in my size and short enough I can wear with the dresses I need this for, otherwise, does exactly what I needed."
+1,full slip,I love Vanity Fair Full Slips but this one was just to small for me. I will be looking for a larger size.
+2,Very nice,I love this slip. I bought this slip to wear under my dresses that came to my knees and this works very nicely.
+1,"does job, but requires constant adjustment","This could be a really great item. The length is perfect if you are a knee length skirt/dress wearer. The material is not bulky and stays static free. The fit is comfortable enough that I don't notice I'm wearing it under a dress. I gave it two stars though because of one detail that I find excessively annoying: the adjustable straps don't stay put. I have to adjust them every time I wash it (where they also become very twisted), every time I put it on or take it off. The straps slip throughout the day as I wear it... you get the idea. The annoyance this poses to me outweighs the other good features that it has. I will ditch it after this winter, unfortunately. If readjusting does not bother you, than there is nothing else wrong with this item."
+1,Didn't Work,"When I received this in the mail it didn't work. Upon further inspection, it looks like FansEdge sent me an already defective product because the product had batteries in it already, which it was not supposed to come with. I called them and they were supposed to send me a return label to send the product back and a refund. I am still waiting 3 weeks later for both of these and now have to work with my credit card company to contest payment. I would not order anything from FansEdge again."
+2,successful book,"My criticism would be that people with emotional problems with God's grace can still be good spouses. On the other hand, it certainly helps make the marriage easier and with a higher probability of success to marry someone who is emotionally well-adjusted!A great book to help young adults to look at themselves and their relationships so they will have healthy marriages and families."
+1,Worst dating book ever,"This is the worst dating book ever for catholics. The author believes that dating should be mechanical and leaves little space for God's grace and healing.And you are to kiss once you get married not before. Perhaps it's an american custom as the author is american. Avoid at all costs, it was a waste of money. Better get 'The Question' rather than this book."
+1,Speed Race Car Remote Control,"this toy is bad, Send my time is bad.But business is good,trustworthyHope after business before the shipment can add check the quality of the goods."
+1,Waste of $15,"I disassembled this thing for pieces, and the construction couldn't be cheaper. The steering is achieved with an electric motor, not a servo, so it's ""all or nothing""; not very much fun. I recommend either get something much more expensive, or something much less expensive."
+1,A programmers nightmare,"This film is nothing more that a cheap horror film. It's premise, using computer software to control ones mind is a weak plot line which, considering it is the central theme, could have been presented in a fashion that might have been semi-believeable. I don't know which would be worse, being controlled by the games in the movie, or having to sit through it."
+1,HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW?,"Dr. Philip Rothman (Terry Londeree), a somewhat smug creepy Eric Roberts type, experiments on the minds of his willing students. It appears to be an alpha wave manipulator with a 70's soundtrack. The subjects turn into killers and then commit suicide. There isn't much of a mystery or plot.The plot was simple and the characters shallow. Looked like a made for TV movie. Film was outdated when it was made.Parental Guide: No f-bombs, sex, or nudity."
+2,A GOOD CHICANO MOVIE,I ENJOYED THE MOVIE THOROUHLY.WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE ESPECIALLY CHICANOS WHO CAN RELATE.MAKES ME WANT TO SEE THE MUSICAL.
+2,A Genius Director,I thought it was genius on the director's part. Originally this was a play and in the movie he kept it like that--showing the audience involved
+2,Una pachanga musical!,"Si usted es aficionado a la cultura chicana, la música swing de los años cuarenta, o de los artistas Edward James Olmos o Lalo Guerrero, ¡esta es la película para usted! La pantalla se enciende con una avalancha de música, baile y drama. La cinta lo lleva a experimentar una noche con el Teatro Campesino del dramaturgo Luis Valdez. ¡Luzca su mejor tacuche! ¡Dele brillo a esos calcos! Póngase abusado que la pachanga va empezar. ¡Simón, carnal!"
+2,Zoot Suiter,"This is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time, the music is just great. And the fact that my first husband was there may have some thing to do with it. Besides that I still love the movie and the music. If you haven't seen it yet I'd say your missing a very good movie.And the price was just out of this world, you can't beat [..]every where that I have looked the price is over [..]. So thank you.Thank YouDebbie Quintanarquinnabe@sbcglobal.net"
+2,important history,"Though not strictly an historical piece, not a documentary, Zoot Suit shows an entertaining and engaging storyline. It does this while revealing an historical event and how it is indicative of the unequal justice of the past and present for non-whites and those not fitting the social norms set by white society. It is truly worth seeing but I have had to explain the Edward James Olmos character to several people. He is voice in Henry Reyna's head, the image of what a Zoot Suiter was seen as, narrator of the story, and a few other things all put together. See him as a shadow more than an actual character that all others can see."
+2,Chicano Classic,I loved this film. Innovative and provocative performances! Daniel Valdez and Olmos are awesome. I wish they made more Chicano movies of this caliber.
+2,Zoot suit,"I really enjoyed this movie, especially its music. I never was taught about the discrimination against Chicanos during WWII. This movie has a rich historical and musical background. It really deserves a new edition with commentary, interviews, and clips of LA's Chicano community during this time period. I hope some day Zoot Suit will be released in a special edition. Enjoy!"
+1,just a copy,"This is the cd you definately shouldn't purchase! This cd is only a copy of the best-seller 'das boot' from the movie. the only new about this song is the singing from the female part of the group, and some new samples, everything else is just a copy.the song is supposed to get u 96 back on the map again, but they are only falling between two chairs with this one. stay away from this one!I am a fan of the group and I was truly disappointed about the total-concept."
+2,Will Oldham is super dope!,"Will (Bonnie ""Prince"" Billy) Oldham is amazing! Don't be swayed by the close minded folks who have reviewed some of his other albums, ""Eww, he has a beard and he's balding! Oh no, this is weird!"" Those are the same folks who rag on Tom Waits, ""I just can't get past his voice! It's too gravelly! That's not singing!"". Will Oldham is great. Buy this album and really listen to it, you won't be disappointed"
+2,Drinking music,"I stumbled on this album by hopping from list to list on Amazon. It caught my eye and I read the reviews on it and purchased it without even so much as hearing a track performed by Bonnie Prince Billy or any of his various other incarnations. Admittedly, the first song, ""A Minor Place"" is kind of a dud in my opinion. It generally annoys me but a few times as of late, it has seemed a better song. The rest of the album, however, is all beautiful, haunting tracks featuring Oldham's amazing song-writing and his simple voice that seems as old as time itself.Some of the particularly strong tracks on this album include Nomadic Revery, I See A Darkness, Today I Was An Evil One, and Black. And for the record, track 4 is called ""Another Day Full of Dread"", not Bread.Quite simply, this is an album with a beauty and haunting quality that cannot be described with words. It is also some of the best music to listen to while drinking with a close friend."
+2,A SPOOKY GEM,"Bonnie 'Prince' Billy (aka Will Oldham) creates the scariest take on country music imaginable. In fact, this could easily be labelled 'goth country'.His lyrics are intensley personal and his voice a deep and dark wonder. His songs are carefully crafted and arranged in an obscure warmth and frailty.On some occasions the songs creep along steadily, on others errupt into soaring climaxes of double tracked vocals on the brink of collapse. These climaxes don't play on the usual tricks of severe dynamic change or string sections, but rather involve escalations in emotive force that ripple through you.Will Oldham is a master songwriter, and an expert at creating sound collages and textures not usually associated with country music."
+2,Death to Everyone,"Sparse Instrumentation and hauntng melodies make up this release from Bonnie ""Prince"" Billy and they won't leave your head for days. From the Bass and piano opening of Minor Place to the end its simply put a brilliant record. Full of gorgeous melodies and simply beautiful string arrangments. The album does truly sound aged in a way that will let it always be a timeless record that will live on for years to come as an intelligent and inspiring piece of work. The tender intelligence that the lyrics portay is none the less amazing. I dont have to sit here and type why its good...just buy it and find out for yourself."
+2,The beauty of fragility,"Bonnie Prince Billy combines soft and fragile melodies with atonal voices. He shows the beauty of error (Note the background voices in ""Just to see my Holly Home"") and the crushing power of tenderness.Like almost everything that is ""REALLY"" good, you have to learn to appreciate this album. With every listening session there is something new that strikes you and slowly reveals the full beauty of this music.This is a true jewel, in desperate need to be treasured."
+2,Great Buy,"I read the whole play in one day. It isn't quite as good as the musical, but anyone who likes the music will enjoy the play as well."
+2,A Startling & Rare Translation of the German Classic!,"Hughes' translation seems as rich, exciting & electric to modern readers as the original text must have been to audiences a century ago. It avoids the stiff awkwardness that former English translations have been known for, while still remaining true to Wedekind's dark symbolism and expressionistic overtones. A must-read for theater-lovers and practictioners alike."
+2,For the hard to reach area of your back.,"Just happened upon this spray several years ago, but was never able to find it in the store again. After my 80ish year old mother used it, it is a regular item on her shopping list. I order it on the internet for her and get several bottles while I am at it to save on the shipping."
+1,The cream does not relieve the itch,"You guys are supposed to be reviewing the cream here, not the spray. And as far as I can tell, this cream does NOT relieve the itch at all! Totally ineffective, and I can't really even tell that there's any menthol in it."
+2,My winter time fav!,Love this spray- it's great to use especially for the areas of your back you can't seem to reach.
+1,I feel duped,"I found this book while I was looking for a book of the same title about the stock market crash of 1929. Based on the glowing reviews posted and the summary of the plot, I decided to go ahead an buy it. I took it on a long airplane flight, greatly looking forward to this ""book you couldn't put down"". I can only say I'm glad I brought a backup book! Now I notice that almost all the previous reviews are from Ohio and likely friends and family of the author. If my brother or good friend had written this, I'd be polite and say nice things too. But it's definitely not ready for prime time. Amateurish writing, not a strong story, questionble accuracy of history, etc."
+1,formatting and grammar...where is it?,"I have to admit that I have real problems with books that lack editing. This is a case in point. This book is difficult to read because of all the grammatical and spelling errors. Misplaced modifiers abound, too. Perhaps these errors have been corrected in subsequent printing, but at least, the one that I read had multiple errors on nearly every page. By the way, what is with spaces between paragraphs?Living on the North Coast as I do, I understand that people living in Ohio might find the story intriguing because of the subject matter; however, I found it difficult to enjoy the story because of the stilted conversations and implausible situations."
+2,"Peppered with remorseless murder, sailing, & deadly chases","Rainbow's End is a thrilling novel by Bob Adamov that connects a shady raid during the American Civil War with modern-day black ops machinations and clandestine schemes. An active and attention gripping saga, Rainbow's End is peppered with remorseless murder, sailing, danger, deadly chases, and much more. Rainbow's End is highly recommended as an adventurous story of how greed twists human nature and the hidden depths of strength that lie beneath the surface."
+2,An outstanding series of essays,Though written some time back this collection is an outstanding series of essays on Jewish thinkers.
+1,"no, that's not this book","WARNING! the editorial reviews and reader reviews on this page have nothing to do with this book! puglisi's text is a hefty phaidon paperback; the book you buy here is a slim rizzoli hardback. the quadrifolio is actually a set of folded up posters glued into a hard binding. there is a meager introduction, no critical apparatus, no captioning or text describing the paintings, no page numbering, no table of contents, no index. the reproductions themselves are not optimally color balanced, veering sometimes toward green, sometimes toward red. fine if you want it, but don't expect puglisi's magnificent volume."
+1,Trying to get in touch with dealer and no success and not the only one,"When I received the Caravaggio book I knew immediately that I was not satisfied. The condition was listed as ""good"" but the binding was ripped. I contacted Amazon immediately and was told to contact the dealer. I was given a number to call but did not reach a person, I left a written request for information about returning this book. I have not heard from them and it has been over a week. I also read a review from a different unsatisfied customer. It was BHFO books and I actually would like some help from Amazon in contacting this dealer and getting my money back."
+2,One of the best live albums ever,This is quite simply one of the very best live albums ever. Plain and simple!
+1,Noel even admitted its rubbish,"Oasis dogged it on this album.... Be Here Now and Dya Know What I Mean are the only 2 songs on here that don't drive you mad. It's still a fun album to own for like a month, but after that it will collect dust. I don't know what it is about Oasis, but their songs just tire very easily, unlike the songs of say, U2. Anyway I'm sure the next album will be great again. Yeah Yeah Yeah."
+1,WHAT A SHAME!,"They are sold out but made a loooooong album..... Has anybody listened to the full CD without pulling the ""stop""buttom of your CD player???"
+1,Bombastic over-indulgent arrogant rock star cliches,"There have been many comparisons of Oasis to the Beatles, often by the band itself; but Noel Gallagher cannot draw the distinction between inspiration and imitation. On their first two albums, they got away with mere imitation just because they came up with some pretty infectious melodies. But on this album, the melodies aren't even there. They've fallen victim to their own hype and have created a monster. For God's sake, do not buy this album. ""All Around the World"" is the best song, although like the rest of the album, someone should have turned off the studio tape halfway through the band's performance. Way too long and tedious. And if Noel is one of the richest musicians in England, can't he afford some cleaner production?"
+2,Best CD for those new to Oasis,"I feel that this, and Morning Glory (the CD that Oasis put out before this one) are the best CDs for those new to Oasis.Why? This is the last CD Oasis made with the core of the original band.Also, Noel is writing very long dreamy heavy rock songs and rock ballads that are well-crafted, yet that go nowhere and in circles but just enjoy doing that, cause that's what it's all about anyway, ehs? Noel's guitarwork is all over the sonic screen, and Liam sounds great, too.A great, long album not unlike all the double-LP rock albums of the Seventies that had vague concepts and heavy chording.Get it."
+1,Very disappointing,"When Oasis is good, they have catchy lyrics and well thought out arrangements.But when they're bad,they sound annoyingly loud and rushed.This cd shares a bit of each.With good tracks like D'You Know What I Mean,All Around the World, and Don't Go Away, you wonder how they made the crappy My Big Mouth,I Hope I Think I Know,etc.If you liked Whats the Story (Morning Glory)chances are you will not like this album."
+2,My Favourite Oasis Album,"Although many people prefer Morning Glory, this is my favourite Oasis album. I love the heavy, and to me very interesting production. The layered guitars, sound effects, keyboards and percussion create a marvellously powerful 'wall of sound'. I like all the songs on this record but the highlights for me are Do You Know What I Mean?, Magic Pie, Stand By Me, Don't Go Away and the magestic All Around the World. The songs on this album may seem very long and can be quite boring at first. But this is an album that should be listened to. It's fantastic to hear it all and focus on all the parts. It's an album that should be got and should be really listened to."
+1,Hasn't anyone noticed yet?,"Yeah, Oasis defined a period with Wonderwall, and yeah they had a few good tunes on the first two albums. But haven't you all noticed you can play Wonderwall and Live Forever directly over all of these tracks? I give'em 2 for being consistent."
+2,Just Perfect,"It was just as I expected, arrived aearly and it was as they said it will be, it's just perfect"
+2,Oasis's Pepper,"This was actually better than what most will tell you. And considering the time frame for they're favorite group this has to be considered this group's Masterpiece.Simply put some of us were not waiting for Morning Glory 2. And the imagination put forth on this is simply stunning. ""Magic Pie"" is unmatched for sound and beauty and I can't think of another one of they're CD's that makes me return over and over again.No this is not what may be considered what made them ""Fimiliar to Millions"". This, and I dread this word is ""Art"". Check it."
+1,Rather dull and boring to listen to,A big disappointment after Morning Glory.Some tracks are engrossing but the rest is a lack effort.
+1,A Disappointing Follow-Up,"Oasis achieved phenomenal success with the release of their 1995 album ""(What's the Story) Morning Glory,"" but then followed the unfortunate trend of having their next album suffer. Still, ""Be Here Now"" has its moments. The best song on here is obviously ""All Around the World"". It's long, pretentious, and has a stunning music video to go along with it; it's reminiscent of the Guns N' Roses' song ""November Rain"". The album also houses ""The Girl in the Dirty Shirt,"" which is the nasaliest of any song Liam's sung before or since. The rest of the album is mostly just OK, making this a major disappointment given the brilliance of their last album. Oasis completists will want this album; everybody else would be wise to just buy ""All Around the World"" as a single and leave it at that."
+2,An underated masterpiece,"Personally i feel this album has not got its just deserves. I am a huge Oasis fan and although not quite as good as Whats the Story morning glory, it certianly comesa close. Nearly all the tracks are superb with stand by me, i hope i think i know, dont go away and all around the world taking the front line. This album is great to listen to and was unfailry snubbed by all those set-in-their-way alternative music fans who think its cool to hate Oasis. A legend of an album by a legend of a band. Peace out."
+2,"A very good album, but songs don't stick like other albums.","When I first listened to this album, I thought it was the best Oasis album there was, but as I kept listening, I figured out that this album was missing something. It didn't contain songs that stuck in my head that I wanted to keep listening to like (WTS)MG? and Definitely Maybe did have. It was dissapointing to see this album fade so quickly in the charts, but for their next album, hopefully their new producer will give them more of a new sound. All in all, it was a good album, but not great. Oasis could so much better, I think they got a little lazy and sloppy on this one. Hopefully, the new album will sound better and newer, and hopefully it will fare better in the charts."
+1,Too long and nothing new to say,"Listening to What's the Story Morning Glory, you could still believe that, magically, Oasis had somehow channeled a bit of the Sixties soul. There was, somehow, a sense of mystery and fun in the production. But now they give us overlong B-sides without emotion, sense or creativity. Only ""D'you know what I mean"" and ""Don't Go Away"" have some quality. Everything else was a dissapointment. Right now, Oasis are just one step away from becoming some stupid band like Guns and Roses. So you better spend your money buying a real , perfectly produced, inventive and meaningful rock album and near-masterpiece like OK Computer. Also you can buy something really sincere, from a band that really speaks to you and cares for its fans: Adore (by Smashing Pumpkins)."
+1,Sentimental & Depressing,"Was having a tough day when ordering this. Music from teenage years. These were songs I liked back in the day. However, compared to most of the other music I have or listen to, Oasis is a downer. If I can get past the depressing quality of the music, it's fine.Find different, less depressing music."
+2,Oasis,"oasis is a very talented British rock band reminds me of the early days of the British invasion of the sixties somewhat like a mix of the Beatles and the Rolling stones.Be here now by oasis,is a overall good album so if you,re into British rock? I recommend it and give it 4 stars."
+2,"Underated album, probably my favorite Oasis cd","I don't know why this album is regarded as one of Oasis's lesser albums. In my opinion it is their best album, and tends to be the album in which I still listen to the most. It is probably Oasis's hardest most heavy album with songs like ""My Big Mouth"", ""I hope, I think, I Know"", ""it's gettin better man"", and ""D'you Know what I mean"". Th album has more of a rock feel than a pop feel than ""What's the Story Mourning Glory"". I feel that every song on this CD are great rock songs. Give it a listen because it is the best album Oasis has put out."
+1,Wake Me Up Please...,"I want to start out by stating the fact, I love Oasis. Be Here Now is a major disappointment from this sometimes brilliant band.Hype is what drove this band into the spotlight. When you have everbodys attention, you HAVE to perform well.What's The Story Morning Glory was released and it seemed anyone with a good trained ear for pure pop music was licking their chops.Then this yawn of an album was released and it seemed to take a lot of the air out of Oasis' balloon. Believe me, it's not a BAD album, it's just .....boring. Nothing jumps out at you making you want more. A lot of these songs sound like leftovers from other albums.I think that if this album actually kicked some butt, and had the catchy tunes like the ones on ""Morning Glory"" , Oasis would be #1.(not touring and sharing a bill with the Black Crows). I love you guys, you pump out some great tunes, but this is rubbish simply put."
+2,Mostly Great Stuff!,"Man I have to tell you people that you are way to harsh. This album is almost the best Oasis ever. If it wasn't for My Big Mouth and maybey I Hope I Think I Know. Other than that it is great. The song Magic Pie has to be my favorite Oasis song it is mesmorizing. The line, ""those who don't say what they mean live and die by there own sword"" is a great lyric. Listen to it good and well and you will love it. If you like rock of coarse."
+2,craaaazy tasty ( i mean ahem pardon my punchiness)...a great brit-rcok album!!,"yeah, you must pardon me as it is late as i'm typing this, but anyway you gotta give the gallagher brothers a hand for really finalizing their compelling, moving britpop finesse on this album, making it possibly one of the greatest albums of any time ever...only a band like Radiohead could compete with the beauty of this album, if even that, but none of the successful new british rock bands out these days could ever capture the excitement of their time in quite as original and exciting a way as oasis did in be here now...so take my advice, be at your record store now and buy the album for pete's sake!"
+1,One of the worst albums EVER.,"I'm never a nasty person, and I know that on his day Noel Gallagher writes not just classic songs like Cigarettes and Alcohol but whole albums of them like Definitely Maybe. But PLEASE! This was so mind-numbingly awful that by the time I got to the eighth track I wanted to (JOKING!!!!) get that guitar and WRAP IT ROUND HIS NECK! It was that bad. Even the stand-out tracks Stand By Me and Be Here Now are pitiful copies of their earlier songs like Married With Children and Shakermaker. The rest - well.....do you really fancy hearing ""Wonderwall"" twelve times every time you put the album on?If there had been a category lower than one star it would have more accurately described my reaction to this album."
+2,Fade the songs!,"This album could have been a 5 stars album if only they had finished every song after 5 minutes of playing. Good songs, but nothing that justifies playing them for 7 or 8 minutes. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 3 is because Stand by me is one of the greatest songs by Oasis, a classic. I like the big guitar sound all over the place, with every channel full of guitars. But all around the world playing for 9 mintes and then a reprise for another 2 minutes can only be explained because these guys were hooked on drugs at the time. And Im glad those two left the band, they never had the correct look. They looked like taxi drivers or milkmen to me."
+1,Be - Ware Now,"what's wrong with ""Be Here Now""?in short, it's too longnearly every song is two, three, four minutes longer than it needs to bealso many people may have difficulty relating to the theme of egomania that runs through many of the songsor perhaps it's just that the album lacks balancenot enough variation from the grandios, lumbering anthems that make up the majority of the materialthere is nothing as bouncy as ""She's Electric"", as fast and cheerful as ""Up In The Sky"",or fast and angry ""Bring it On Down""not enough pace to counterpoint the ""Supersonic"" - style balladry"
+2,"Masterful rock, brilliant melodies","Still Listening to this CD nearly 2 years later. Great, memorable tunes that are standing up to the test of time for me. I'd say, with out a doubt, that if you're a rock fan who likes great melodies, this CD is a definitive must-buy for your collection if you don't have it already...as a matter of fact, even if you have it already, buy it again!!! It's that good. :)"
+2,"An awesome Rock N' Roll album, from a great band!!","""Be Here Now"" is for sure the best Oasis album. It has their greatest songs, and it shows how well they can make music.When I bought this CD I wasn't sure if I was going to like, but after I listened to songs like ""D'You Know What I Mean?"", ""All Around The World"", ""Stand By Me"", and the title track ""Be Here Now"", I saw that once again Oasis did a great job!!"
+1,What happened Oasis?????,"This is Oasis at there worst.....This album is just too horrid, Bad lyrics, boring songs, same sounds, nothing new. Amazing that a talaented Noel Gallager would make an album like this. This a;bum i sjust to overplayed and it is also plagued with too much solos. There are solos, and too much solos. Noel over does it on the solos. The guitar playing is not that good in this album, it has no stand-out tracks, and needs more unique, not mainstream. Oasis' new album lacks everything there past albums had."
+1,Meatloaf for the 90s,"This album is a bloated, boring mess. The songs are overlong and overloud--they remind me more of Meatloaf than anything else. I can't believe this is the same band that created the brilliant ""(What's the Story) Morning Glory""....Avoid this ridiculous album at all costs."
+1,They are the has beens and wanna bees,"hmmm...just think....Noel, a brilliant man, maKING A CD that is just crap. What happened!!!!! I can't believe it....over played solos....awful lryics!!!!! Just when you think they could make another brilliant album, they make a crappy album. Haaa...just think.... 4 yrs ago Blur was being called the has beens because Oasis brokoe the US but blur did not. Well....who are the has beens now??? Well Oasis... all I cam say is RETIRE!!!! Geesh, for Beatle wanna bees, I would expect better."
+1,Dissapointing,"When I heard the Morning Glory I was expecting a great third album but....No!. This album shows no evolution in the music of Oasis and is like they want to sound the same in every song. The tracks are boring, the voice of Liam really makes you sleep, the guitar tones never change except in the acoustic tracks. The bass and the drums play a small role in this record. I hope Oasis think about it, and don't think about a ""Definetly Maybe Part 4"" for their next record."
+1,"Get over yourselves, please.","The Gallagher bros. are so full of themselves that they subject their fans to this mess of rehashed 70's rock. Every tune here is about 20 minutes long- if you would dig an entire album of ""Hey Jude"" and ""You Can't Always Get..."" here it is. Oasis' lyrics have always been pretty throwaway but here they are banally Hallmark. ""All around the world/ tell 'em what ya heard"" is as deep as they get here. Check out the Unplugged bootleg to appreciate Oasis without Noel's mosquito whine voice and forget this bloated joke."
+1,A boring album,"The first track is the only listenable song on this entire album. The rest of the songs are incredibly boring and show little effort. If you like to pass the time by staring at a blank wall, your attention span might be able to handle this. Otherwise, look elsewhere."
+1,Be Somewhere Else Now,"Bland, boring, nasal, banal, lyrically bankrupt, musically sophomorish, imitative, empty, hollow, stupid, not worthy of the CD pressing -- let alone comparison to the Beatles. There, I think that covers it."
+1,Seriously Overrated Album Turned Telephone Commercial!!!,Oasis arrogance is way out of proportion to their actual talent which is miniscule. If you want something real buy any album from The Beatles or the Beach Boys. This is music for people that get excited about strip malls.
+1,Hmmmmmmmmmm..............lets get blur's new album instead,"I can see what Noel is tring to do on this album, hes tring to keep the rock/pop theme but slow it down a bit. It didnt work,He ended up with a lot of boring, annoying noise.The best tracks on the album are:1. Stand by me2. Fade in-out3. It's gettin' better manThe ones to avoid are:1. My Big Mouth (pathetic)2. The girl in the dirty shirt3. Magic PieOverall, this is a huge disappointment and i would not recommend it."
+1,This is what beatles sounded when they were stoned,"Incredible bad musicians, terrible song writers, the worst vocalist ever, what else can I say?They totally destroyed what the Beatles created for all of us. All of their songs are copied from The Beatles' Rubber Soul, Revolver and Abbey Road. Please do not buy this cd! I recommend you to buy good alternative rock if you want so: R.E.M and The Cranberries"
+2,Alternate title = I'll try if i want to,"It could be described as a case of ""Why did they do that?"", because although Be Here Now is a great album, it is tarnished by musical blemishes such as Don't go away and The girl in the dirty shirt. But we forgive Be Here Now of it's weaker points because of its strong ones. These strong points include D'You Know What I Mean?, My Big Mouth, and the (underrated) future classic, It's gettin' better (man!!). Maybe its me, or maybe oasis should forget about ballads and soft songs and stick to Rock 'n' roll of which they are the undisputed champions. It might be lack of inspiration or (more likely) lack of effort which contributes greatly to the more laboured efforts mentioned earlier, but overall, Oasis deserve a pat on the back for giving us some more of that unmistakibly ""Oasis"" tunes that are entirely worthy of your dosh."
+2,Only one word can describe it...Unbelievable!,"This, Oasis' third album, will forever raise the bar to which records are judged. ""Be Here Now"" exhibits a new found maturity that was lacking in the past two albums. Every track is massive. From the heart pounding ""D'You Know What I Mean?"", through the psychedelic ""All Around The World"", and culminating in the feel-good ""It's Gettin' Better (Man!!)"", ""Be Here Now"" will twist your mind in knots trying to remember every moment of every song. ""Be Here Know"" is only paralleled by the likes of Oasis' other two albums."
+2,New Sound,"If you want the best Oasis for the Oasis sound, purchase ""Definately Maybe"" or ""The Masterplan."" If you want a great album of a different sound, buy ""Be Here Now."" The band was on its best behavior and performance, taking the time to make 12 quality tracks.Some of the top tracks, ""D'You Know What I Mean,"" ""Fade In/Out"" ""Magic Pie"" and ""All Around the World."" I hope that on their next album, Noel takes the time to sing lead on a few more songs. I have yet to hear a bad Oasis song with him singing lead."
+2,best cd ever made,"Be Here now is the best cd ever made. This cd exploits Oasis's musical talent to the fullest with tracks like "" D' You Know What I Mean "" and ""All Around The World"". Every song on this cd could be in the #1 spot on Billboard. Noel Gallagher's musical mastery is shown in the combination of orchestra and rock in ""All Around The World"" and ""All Around The World(Reprise)"". This cd is a must for all oasis and Beatles fans."
+2,Good old-fashioned rock and roll...,"This is one of my favorite CD's. Noel Gallagher knows how to write a song, and Liam's sexy voice brings them to life. Tracks 1-6, and 8 are the only tunes I listen to, however. Be Here Now is not one of those rare CD's you can listen to without skipping around. But, the songs I like don't get tired. If you want a hard-rocking version of The Beetles, buy this CD. If you want sensless lyrics with synthisized beats, check out The Backstreet Boys like everyone else."
+2,A few excellent songs shine through the retreads,"This album should have been great. It should have been the best album of the 1990s. However, the band doesn't seem nearly as motivated and hungry as before. Some songs are just too long, too familiar and too boring. But, songs like ""D'You Know what I mean"" and ""Fade In/Out"" among others are well done songs that feature Oasis trying to alter their musical style (albeit not by too much). Bottom line: It's great rock n' roll music. However the energy is more intense on their previous albums. It's still better than most rock music out today. Look for their next album in 2000, chances are their hunger will return and it will be one of the best albums in the last 5 years."
+1,"Go away, dog","The book ""Go away, Dog"" by author Joan L. Nodset and pictures by Paul Meisel is teaching children to mean to dogs. For example, page 5 yells at the dog saying ""Go away, you bad old dog. The author should be teaching kids to be nice to animals. This book should be banded from the children's book store."
+2,"Love, love this Book","We first checked this book out at the library. My child, 2 at the time, giggle and laughed, especially when the dog licks the boy's hand. We had to buy our own copy. I later used this book with a neighbor boy who was terrified of dogs. It showed him that the little boy in the book gave the dog a chance and so should he. It helped a bit. The writing in the book is easy to follow, on a child's level and the pictures are darling. Highly recommend this book!"
+1,Nah ....,"If you have access to templates, or internet @ home etc. this book is not useful. I really don't understand the great reviews here. I think that someone could get the same information by strolling the internet for resume tips. Perhaps the information used on some websites is taken from this book. This is a petite to the point book, which is a plus and a minus because while it provides some advice, it is not useful on a regular basis which is why I refer to gathering the information online for free."
+2,tough plane!,"This plane is build with EPP foam, which absorbs shock from unexpected encounters:1) I planted the plane nose-first into the grass following a hand launch; the spinner broke off but the plane was otherwise good to go.2) I flew into some tree branches at full speed; the canopy popped off, the plane got jostled around, then exited the tree and kept on flying! Other than a small dent in the wing, there was no damage."
+2,Psi-Ops: Mindgate Conspiracy,"Awesome game. Great mix of psionic powers and guns. Lots of ""style points"" available by using a mix of your powers to kill the enemies. It does remind me of the Jedi Knights series of games, but those were great, too. The mind drain power shows a head bursting animation reminiscent of the Scanners movies. Definitely well thought out and researched game."
+1,THIS GAME SUCKS!!,"I mean it is really sweet to have super psiquic powers , but damn it the story line sucks!! And you suddenly start fighting strange creatures, it just doesn't fit!!"
+2,Tesla,I have always liked Tesla and I bought this album to listen to the acoustic recordings. The best is catching them live!
+1,Enjoy The Retirement Billy!,"I used to wish Billy would go back to his bread and butter and record another pop/rock album. Forget about the classical stuff and go back to what made him what he became - one of the best songwriters to come out of the 70's. And to not let the forgettable River Of Dreams album be his last say on the pop/rock world. But after hearing this rubbish, I hope Billy stays building motorcycles, and cruising around in his boats. This single may just be the most boring bland thing he has ever done, and after the mixed bag of his last three studio albums (Bridge, Storm Front, ROD) that's saying something.When dealing with Joel your best bet will always be his classic period 1976 (Turnstiles) to 1982( The Nylon Curtain) everything else is very hit and miss."
+1,This is what we waited fourteen years for?,"Billy Joel, the greatest songwriter of his generation, really fell on his nose with this one. The lyrics, which consist of one trite phrase after another, are set to a rather pedestrian melody that doesn't take the listener anywhere. The only thing that makes this song even marginally listenable is the orchestral arrangement. A BIG disappoinment."
+1,Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh maybe zero stars,What happens with Billy? It is the age what it has affected? Why it wants to be the cartoon of Sinatra?Honestly I continue waiting the return of great pop rock or good new wave rock of Glass Houses! But Billy sadly very sadly your music is made for old man's lovers of Sinatra. Argggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1,Billy has turned into Rod Stewart...,Sounds like it should be in a Meg Ryan romantic comedy.Did they intentionally try to erase his personality? Sounds like it was produced in Nashville! This should be a demo for another singer to record.It's just too schmaltzy for me. I think Phil Ramone may be slipping too. Billy is a much better singer than this.After listening to this song I instinctively lit a match. I'm going to go listen to Glass Houses.
+2,Another Friend in the Book Case,"Good programming books are not rampant. Manning tends to be a great source, however. They've done it again with this book. And, this time, they have the added attraction of a great, adult sense of humour with Shawn Bayern. If you cannot use JSTL with ease after reading this book, then you will be in the minority. I don't know if Bayern makes the hard easy or the easy easy, but it definitely is made easy. I sailed through this book wondering how 400 plus pages could seem like 90 pages. The best thing is that there is a forest for the trees to live in throughout this book. Bayern is a great teacher. I'm going to look at his other book now. Maybe it is good too."
+2,Very useful and understandable,"While the technical specification of JSTL is readable like most hi-tech documents are ""readable"" (i.e. it left me sometimes a bit puzzled), this book is both deep and full of very useful examples. Sometimes, in my opinion it goes too far (programming a message board with JSTL), but this only goes to show how powerful JSTL really is.Overall, I really enjoyed reading it: It made a lot of things clearer and there were a couple of times where I thought: ""Oh, I didn't know that JSTL could do that!""."
+2,Good Resource all things considered,"This is a good book to learn about how to use JSTL. It has an excellent reference section, and the body of the book explains how to use the JSTL tags with many good example. On the whole, a very useful, readable book. One negative: The author has a sense of humor which some might find odd, and he interjects it throughout the book; at times it's distracting. But if you can get past that, you'll find this to be a good resource."
+2,"An entertaining, fun adventure all the way","I don't generally read science fiction, in fact, I never do. But with all the hype - or lack thereof - surrounding the bombed Disney movie, I decided to read the book before the movie comes out on DVD. Yeah, it's a little silly, but it's still a fun ride all the way. I enjoyed the nonstop action, John Carter's superhuman strength, his gentlemanliness (is that a word?) and his ability to bridge culture gaps and help the locals overcome traditions of hatred and prejudice. He is a southern gentleman to the core. It shows in everything he does, particularly in his absence of lust for the beautiful princess Dejah Thoris though she is buck naked and gorgeous. He adores her totally and completely and treats her like the royal lady she is the whole time."
+2,ERB Finally Makes LIBRARY OF AMERICA w/A Princess of Mars!,"This Library of American edition of A Princess of Mars is a beautiful book! It's about time Edgar Rice Burroughs, one of the USA's bestselling authors for about 20-25 years starting in 1914, had one of his books published by the Library of America. LOA has also published Tarzan of the Apes.I have the 1st edition of A Princess of Mars, by McClurg, and this Library of America edition is close (but not quite) a fascsimile 1st edition. All five of the original illustrations are present, but they are not on ""coated"" paper like they are in the original 1st edition. The dust jacket is beautiful.I short, if you're looking for a very nice edition of this book, buy this one!Before closing, note that I also give the story itself 5 Stars! And the second and third books of the trilogy, The Gods of Mars and The Warlord of Mars, are equally as good!Read ERB's Barsoom series for a thrill!"
+1,"good story, weak character development","It's an interesting story, and he describes the martian flora and fauna very well, but there are some things that are glossed over (like what happened in the cave) and the only character that is explored with any depth is Jon Carter."
+2,An escapist reading classic,"I originally read these books in my early teens. It is an escapist guilty pleasure to revisit them in my 50's. Campy, but classic. I'd highly recommend for anyone who enjoys sci-fi/adventure tails."
+2,Fantastic look at the Literature that Was,"John Carter of Mars was one of my favorite all time heroes, ranking right up there with Conan, Elric of Melnibone, and of course Tarzan. I read it as a teenager, and recently read it again, and was again amazed by the story. Of course Burroughs didn't believe in that Mars anymore than anyone else. It was nonetheless great Romantic Science Fantasy. Red Martians,Green Martians, four armed carnivorous apes and of course Thoats, flying battleships, rifle that kill at a hundred miles, and of course sword fights. Complete nonsense if looked at rationally, but still a great story. Burroughs was criticized for too many outrageous coincidences in his stories, but that is the stuff of exciting literature. Recommend that this book be on everyone's reading list before seeing the movie."
+2,Classic Sci Fi Fun,"Somehow John Carter manages to go to Mars, and when he gets there, he finds out that he is physically stronger than the warlike martians that happen to dwarf him in size. He uses that strength, and the convenient fact that the also telepathic martians can't read his mind, to dominate a clan of green martians and win a beautiful, conveniently human, princess. Then he saves the world a couple times just for kicks, all while running around naked, because no one on Mars wears clothes.The cover says it all. It was an easy read, adventurous, fun, and all the blatant inconsistencies and false information can be happily ignored because it was written in 1912 by the author of Tarzan, so keep it in perspective."
+2,"Enjoyable, fast-paced read","My first time reading Burroughs. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, even with the occasional and distracting techno/biological inconsistencies...an excusable byproduct of the times. Great imaginative story with a good deal of unexpected twists. Fun, quick-paced reading that will hold your interest throughout."
+2,Recently reunited with a long lost friend,"30 years ago, when I was 14, I read this book from cover to cover in a day. Action of this sort was new to me & I was hooked on it. I could not get enough of John Carter & his adventures and read all the books in the series. John Carter was a real hero and what boy becoming a man didn't want to be just like Carter? While browsing the local library shelves last week I found an old edition of A Princess of Mars.It was like rounding a corner and walking into your best friend you've not seen in forever.I read this book again as if it was the first time ...it was more glorious this time than 30 years ago.This book is filled with adventure,courage, action,devotion,insight & is extremely well written. A Princess of Mars is a must read..as great as Tolkien's Rings & Howard's Conan."
+2,Shame on the publishers,"The Martian Tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs get the highest marks, best reviews, they are labelled as the treshold of present day science fiction and science fantasy. Presently nobody seems to be interested in printing these fabulous stories. I wonder why ? Maybe it's because nobody has ever written stories that can be re-read over and over again, making these stories uneconomical in our present day society."
+1,Coulda been wonderful BUT...,"I was SO looking forward to renewing my acquaintance with the old-timey but not campy hero John Carter of Mars... only I sure won't be doing it via this Kindle book! The chapters in this Kindle version are in a totally haphazard order and virtually impossible to follow. Somebody was asleep at the switch or maybe the scanner got tired. I am SO disappointed.I'm not one to give up, so I'll find this and the other Barsoom books for Kindle elsewhere here. Better luck next time, Vook classics. I will be waiting for you to fix this so I can try again."
+2,Great Read,Had a hard time putting the book down. I liked the pace of the storyline and greatly enjoyed the creativity with landscapes and characters.
+2,A classic of fiction,"John Carter, Warlord of Mars, is one of the best known characters of early Science Fiction.The world of Mars, as described is lush, violent and beautiful. It's not logical, but who cares?This is a review of the free Kindle edition, and if you like fantasy or science fiction, you owe it to yourself to try this."
+1,Not a Little Boy,"""A Princess of Mars"" reads like a superhero comix. John Carter, a warrior on Earth, becomes a super-warrior on Mars because he weighs less there. He conquers aliens, wins the heart of a princess, and fathers an egg with her. As a fantasy for little boys, it's great. As literature for an adult woman, I'd give it a miss."
+2,Antique book,"Purchase was smooth, delivery prompt and well packaged. The book's condition was excellent for its age."
+2,JOHN CARTER OF MARS BETTER THAN ANY JEDI KNIGHT!,"A PRINCES OF MARS IS A THRILLING SWASH BUCKELINGSTAR WARS TYPE BOOK WITH ROMANCEADD FOR FLOVER, IT IS ONE OF THE BEST OF THE SERIES EVEN BETTER THAN TARZAN, IF YOU LIKE SI FIFANNISY,YOU WILL LIKE THIS BOOK IT IS A GREAT ADVENTER STORYOF NO COMPARE! EXECTING ,FILLED WITH ACTION!"
+2,free and easy,love to download free classic books but I don't like being required to write a certain number of words to post a review.
+2,A classic that modeled the rest,"After reading A Princess of Mars, I realized that it is the model for science-fiction/fantasy. The story is still fresh, and Burroughs captured the ideas of inventing alien or fantasy cultures. Some authors have taken the concept further (e.g. Flash Gordon, Star Wars) and others have made a mockery of the model (e.g. Chronicles of Gor). The sensuousness and adventure of this book cannot be denied. It is one of those stories that must be read, as no motion picture or other medium could quite do it justice."
+2,Classic Fantastic Sci-Fi,"I know the book/series is dated, but it's still a terrific read. This man was so far ahead of his time in imagination and futuristic ideas. I read many of his books as a kid and it has been a treat to read this one again. The chivalry and romance and epic adventure is classic even if the ""science"" is entirely BS. Burroughs' prose makes you long to know what happens next. Can't wait to read more!"
+1,No idea what this is,"This is something that's been on my list for months and I have no idea what it is, it sends me to a non-existent link."
+1,Narrator destroys the greatest book !,"The John Carter of Mars series of books, by my favorite author of all time, Edgar Rice Burroughs, is his best series.I was so excited to receive the audio version of this book, but when I listened to it, I was hoorified !John Carter sounded like a wimp. A girly Southerner, not at all the swashbuckling hero I envisioned.Now, maybe I'm spoiled by the narrators of other books, but even the weakest, most boring readings have not turned me off in the way that John Bolen has.Please Tantor audio, get some one else to read this, and make sure it is a Manly-Man !!"
+1,A PRINCESS OF MARS,I ENJOYED THE BOOK VERY MUCH. IT WAS WELL SPACED AND EASY FOR AN ELDERLY PERSON TO READ. THE ONLY FAULT I FIND IS I THOUGHT I WOULD RECEIVE THE DUST COVER AS SHOWN IN THE ADD.I TRIED TO BE CAREFUL IN READING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK AND WAS SURE THAT IT CAME AS IT WAS PICTURED IN THE ADD.
+2,A Princess of Mars,A writing style that was prevalant in its time. Very much the boys adventure style with the hero being the best at everything. A real pleasure to read a simple direct adventure yarn.
+2,Greatest book since I read the Tarzan novels,Aside from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan novels no other book has captured my imagination like John Carter has. I'm not much of a book reader and loved all of the Tarzan novels and have every one of them in origianl print and since I have read A princess of Mars I am looking forward to purchasing the whole Barsoom series and cannot wait to read them all.
+2,John Carter the movie.,This is the book that the 2012 movie John Carter was based on. Of course the books and the movies differ but it was a good book and very enjoyable. The language was early 19th century and quite pleasant for a change.
+2,A Princess of Mars,A Princess of Mars is an old SF story which I had not read in many year and which I still enjoy.
+2,A Princes of Mars,.Good fast paced read. Lots of action. Easy to picture the battle scenes and various people of Mars.Vivid images of the landscapes came easy.
+2,A Princess of Barsoom,"""I have never told this story nor shall mortal man see this manuscript until I have passed over for eternity. I know that the average human mind will not believe what it can not grasp......""Written in 1912 this book is well written for its time and has intrigued countless generations of readers. I get the feeling that this story is being told over a campfire.Captain Carter is telling the story form memory as an old man of his adventures here on earth and on the planet of Barsoom (Mars). There are encounters with many strange creatures, situations, and yes even a ""Princess of Mars."" The forward to the book alone will capture your imagination.John Carpenter states ""In one respect at least the Martians ae happy people; they have no lawers.""This is a part is a series by the writer that brought us ""Tarzan."" The intro to the book alone will capture your imagination.The Great Book of Tarzan"
+2,"A classic, revisited after many years","I read the John Carter Martian Series all the way through in my adolecent years, and have always maintained fond memories of the stories. I recently decided to download them to my Kindle and read them again. I was amused at first by the writing (written almost exactly 100 years ago now), not so much for the phrases and words (though they are amusing at times) but the style and the way the characters are portrayed. This is truly a peek at the sensibilities of an older age.However, once you get over (or used to) the over romanticized hero, to whom no danger raises so much as an eyebrow, you will live (or re-live) a classic tale that is nicely told. It is fun as a middle aged adult to again read these stories, suspend all disbelief and scientific knowledge, and just enjoy them for what they are! John Carter made a permanent imprint on me as a kid, and I'm glad to see that it remains still."
+2,Genius,"Far ahead of his time, Burroughs' tales are full of action, vivid description, and an incredible story telling ability. In a word: Wow"
+2,Fun story from the free ebook list,"I have this as a paperback but didn't want to dig it out of storage before seeing John Carter of Mars. I wanted to refresh my memory of this fun story. It is a dry narration of John Carter's experience. As I was thinking, the movie butchered the story. I originally read this story in junior high along with the entire series. This is a storystory best read and not seen at the theaters. I've also read the Gor series which has a similar storyline."
+2,Great!,My son loved reading this after he watched John Carter the movie. Thank you for making this easily available for him.
+2,Better than the movie,This is a quick read and fast moving book. Don't watch the movie too you've read it. The movie barely does it justice...unique book I would recommend to all
+2,A good read,For a first story written almost a century ago. It is an interesting look back on life pre-knowledge of what Mars is really like.
+2,Classic Sci-fi,"This is a classic scifi book.. I'd recommend it as a must have for any Kindle collection! Its entertaining, fun to read and is one of my favorite books which I can read again and again"
+2,"Different than John Carter, but I still liked it.","After watching and enjoying the movie John Carter, I saw that it was based on A Princess of Mars.The book and the movie have a lot of character similarities, but the story is quite different.I must say that I enjoyed each and would recommend the book to anyone who is a reader and enjoyed the movie."
+2,Good reading!,It had been a long time since I have read anything better. Would recommend this to any Trekkie! Best book!
+2,Dated but still very good,"I haven't sat down to watch the movie yet, but I thought I would take another look at the source material.Well, it is still a great book. The only thing is that it has been ripped off by so many other franchises.The only problem with the book is Burroughs insistence on creating as many alien races as he can. The amount often becomes bewildering, and this is a problem that a lot of his other work had. I remember becoming lost when reading the people that time forgot - there seemed to be so many creatures and races, that I couldn't keep up.Still, there is a lot to admire in this book, and you will be very entertained by it."
+2,Just in time for the John Carter movie.,"After seeing the preview for the new John Carter movie, I decided to go back and reread the Edgar Rice Burroughs, ""Mars"" series. I'm glad I did. The thrilling tales of battle, adventure, and love on the red planet are just as great as I remembered them. John Carter is a fantastic hero and his name should be right up there with Conan, Elric of Melnibone, Drizzt D'ourdan, and Han Solo.A Princess of Mars"
+2,Entertaining Pulp Fiction,"Civil War veteran John Carter is carried away to Mars. There, he impresses the giant green Tharks with his hand-to-hand combat skills, falls in love with Princess Dejah Thoris, and has many adventures. Very fun escapist yarn. Totally implausible, but never really asks you to take it seriously. Pure wish-fulfillment heroic fantasy. Burroughs' prose is a bit archaic and stilted, and some plot twists were too extraordinary to be satisfying. Overall, however, Princess is very entertaining pulp fiction."
+2,Awesome,"This book is awesome. Brings back feelings of hope, love, and adventure. Great days of story telling that are long forgotten."
+2,A Princess of Mars,"I'll admit it freely- I only bought this book because of how desperately I fell in love with the recent Disney movie ""John Carter."" I just had to read the original story, and I'm not disappointed. For the time period it was written in, A Princess of Mars is well beyond its time, and absolutely satisfies my need for good writing. The storyline is altered from the movie, but a good read nonetheless. I thoroughly enjoy this book and am regretful of not reading it sooner."
+2,"Adventure, Romance, & Classic Edgar Rice Burroughs!","I was introduced to Edgar Rice Burroughs when a teenaged girl. What fun to meet again after so many years! The brave & handsome hero. The exotically beautiful unpredictable heroine. The fantastic, never before imagined creatures of Mars. Swashbuckling adventures with a bit of future science to add delicious flavor to the dish. Grand reading!"
+2,A Timeless Classic,"This is a fascinating book from a fascinating series with each chapter drawing you into the story, and each book into the world of Barsoom. The book flows with a wonderful lure of suspense, action, and romance. The whole series is a fabulous work of literary art. The victorian style science fiction coupled with the writing skills of Mr. Burroughs hooked me the moment I started reading. After twenty plus years, still the most favored of my collection."
+2,Sets Fire to Imaginations,"Almost 30 years ago, my Dad bought me the entire series. I read through ""A Princess of Mars"" (my first novel) in three days at the age of 10. I read of the wonderful, fantastic adventures of John Carter, and was hooked--not just on Edgar Rice Burroughs, but also on science fiction, science, and, most importantly, reading.These books are not grandiose intellectual tomes. They are just pure fun! And that pure fun will inspire kids brought up with video games and Pokemon to go back to the basics and learn the joys of reading.Other reviews mention the need to get the second and third books in the series. I recommend you get them all. You'll never be satisfied until you're through them all, and then you'll be disappointed there are no more."
+2,The father of science fiction/fantasy,I read this entire series and have never read high adventure written so well! A must for all people who feel they are science fiction or fantasy enthusiasts. The first three books are the best of this superior series.
+2,Alex Sydorenko,"Long Live John Carter Warlord of MArs. When I was a kid and read this series, I wanted to be John Carter of Mars. Now I'm much older and still fascinated while rereading A Princess of MArs. Who can forget the opening part with John Carter lying in that Arizona cave and gazing at the strange red planet Mars while something behind him in the cave's darkness is stirring. What was that force that sent Carter to the red planet? And then there's his arrival in Mars and that strange green many-armed creature Tars Tarkas of the mighty green men of Thark. And then there's Dejah Thoris, the princess, a woman that words can't even begin to describe. What a babe. This book is still as good as it was back then. --Alex Sydorenko, Chicago, Sept 1999."
+1,weak story but interesting ideas,"This book is a classic but suffers from any of the problems of antiquated sci fi. It is not character driven, but is more about the authors neat fictional idea and the character is more of an after thought."
+2,a princess of mars,Good book to read before you see the movie. Enjoyable concept and rich descriptions of the creatures and the scenery.
+2,classic,"I read this after watching the Disney film and was not disappointed. Enjoyed it immensely a novel well ahead of it's time and gives the reader an even broader perspective of the main character ""John Carter""Having never read ""Edgar Rice Burroughs"" I never knew what I was missing. ""SUPERB!"""
+1,"Full of seminal ideas, but a bit tiring because of that","Certainly it is interesting to read ""A Princess of Mars"" from a historical standpoint - it influenced a whole century of scifis that came after. However, exactly because of that - and because of the awkward, convoluted writing style of old times - the book didn't catch much of my attention and was not able to kindle my enthusiasm..."
+2,Rediscovered a childhood favorite,"The influence on science fiction is more than apparent, Burroughs delivers a great story. Enjoyed more now as an adult than I did as a child."
+2,Welcome to Barsoom,"Retired confederate soldier and southern gentleman John Carter is pursued by Indians, and through unexplainable circumstances finds himself transported to Barsoom, known to us earthlings as the planet Mars. There he finds a dying planet of brutal and untamed savagery, contrasted sharply with the rich cultures of its ancient races. Arriving alone, naked and friendless, ""A Princess of Mars"" tells the tale of how John Carter, with the aid of his earthly strength and agility, sets forth on an incredible adventure against enormous odds to rescue the beautiful Dejah Thoris, the incomparable Princess of Helium.One of Edgar Rice Burrough's earliest works, the first chapter in the Martian series is also one of his finest. A page turning adventure with lots of action make John Carter one of Burrough's most beloved heroes. His imagination ran wild in creating the martian landscape, and this is a delight to read for all ages."
+2,Welcome to Barsoom,"Retired confederate soldier and southern gentleman John Carter is pursued by Indians, and through unexplainable circumstances finds himself transported to Barsoom, also known as the planet Mars. There he finds a dying planet of brutal and untamed savagery, contrasted sharply with the rich cultures of ancient races. Arriving alone, naked and friendless, ""A Princess of Mars"" tells the tale of how John Carter, with the aid of his earthly strength and agility, sets forth on an incredible adventure against enormous odds to rescue the beautiful Dejah Thoris, the incomparable Princess of Helium.One of Edgar Rice Burrough's earliest works, the first chapter in the Martian series is also one of his finest. A page turning adventure with lots of action make John Carter one of Burrough's most beloved heroes. His imagination ran wild in creating the martian landscape, and this is a delight to read for all ages."
+2,Better than the movie for sure.,"If you saw the movie, you may really like the book. Beware. A book is never the same as a movie.... They are better, more detailed, more thought and less hollywood crap ideas of what the public is supposed to want.It was also written by a man from the distant past. So don't beat up the author, that doesn't have our knowledge. GREAT BOOK"
+2,Excellent Early 20th Century Science Fiction,"Once you accept the mumbo-jumbo elements of how Civil War veteran John Carter is transported to Mars, you can settle back and appreciate the remarkable fantasy world that Edgar Rice Burroughs describes. In a driving narrative that never lags, Burroughs succeeds in creating a multi-layered society rife with racial animosity and social unrest. Carter becomes the igniting spark, the focal point for societal change at all levels. This book is actually the first of a trilogy. Books two and three are ""The Gods of Mars"" and ""Warlord of Mars"" respectively. They are all excellent - so good you'll have trouble believing that they were written nearly a hundred years ago."
+2,fantastic adventure novel,"The few Victorian references only add to the charm of these books. They are very well written adventures, from an imaginative author, writing when automobiles had just come out. I won't repeat what the other reviewers say, except that you can go back and enjoy these every few years. The recent movie seemed to mix several of the books together, and didn't do this set justice. I think the series is actually better than the Tarzan series."
+2,"Great introduction, but watching others is most beneficial","This is truly a very wonderful, helpful DVD. I bought it several months ago when it was still too cold to hoop outside. You do need quite a bit of space - probably a good 10x10 area would be enough. I went to a music festival with my hoop after practicing once a week or so for a couple months, and people were amazed that I had just begun hooping! Huge compliment, and a huge endorsement for this DVD.While this is an EXCELLENT way to begin hooping, I highly recommend going to a festival or a class where others are hooping - you will learn the most from watching others!"
+2,Great Introdution,"One thing that I found frustrating is that the second DVD in the series was more of a workout dvd, while this was more breaking down the moves.While I do go to a hooping class, I also want to speed up my learning curve with the hoops and I found this dvd to be a great help. Everything is broken down and explained in a clear and concise manner."
+2,Great introduction to hooping,"I enjoyed this DVD since I am totally hooked on hula hoops right now. Its fun yet basic. Just teaches the basic moves and how to start out. I haven't yet mastered the corkscrews and I do wish the corkscrew lesson was more detailed, but this video has a good flow and I really enjoy it."
+2,Great way to get started in hooping,"Living where I do, taking an in-person hooping class just isn't an option, so this was the next best thing. I picked this DVD over the 'HoopGirl' DVD because I'd read elsewhere that there are 'troubleshooting' sections on this DVD that cover what you're probably doing wrong (and how to fix it) if you just aren't getting the move(s).The DVD is well-edited, I can understand the instructor easily (even if my body is sometimes slow to catch on), and the troubleshooting sections are a definite help. My one minor quibble is that the menu could use a little more breaking down (it would be nice if I could choose which section of hip hooping that I wanted to go back to, for example), but I am still giving this DVD 5 stars because of the way the information is presented. I hope to be giving the Level 2 DVD a try in the near future. Can't wait!"
+2,Great Beginner Instructional DVD!,"This is a great beginner DVD for hoopdancing. Even though I already knew hooping basics I still found this dvd helpful. Floating is one of the moves taught on this DVD and is a move I had never saw explained elsewhere. The moves are broken down into small steps that are easy to understand and you are told to expect that some of the more complex moves take time to learn, which is helpful because you don't want to get frustrated and feel discouraged. The troubleshooting section is very helpful too. I have this video and the next, Beginner Level 2, and highly recommend both of them! Happy Hooping!"
+2,Great Instructional DVD,"I have been learning hoopdancing little by little and this DVD has really helped me. It is meant to be watched first and then practiced on your own, which is important to know so you won't expect a follow-along DVD. (I find it best to practice hoopdancing free form with some music anyways.) The troubleshooting sections are GREAT. They help me every time I encounter a problem. It is slow going, but once I have mastered the techniques in this DVD, I fully intend to get the next one in the series."
+1,what i thought...a kid'z view,"The ""Gadget"" by Paul Zindell is the story about a boy named Stephen. Stephen lived in England with his mother adn his cousin. while ventureing out one night Stephen adn his cousin find then selves in the middle of a bomb attack. Unfortunatly, stephens cousin is killed. Stephen survived.After the attack, Stephen is sent to Los Alamos which is in the states to be with his father. His father is one of the top scientist working on a top secret project, controlled by the goverment. while at the camp army base, Stephen meets a boy about his age. they become good friends and go to seek the answer to the secret gadget.what they find out changed them forever in more than one way. i didn't really like this book because for the fact that it wasnt't detailed enough for me and it's plot was very simple, predictable and common. But one thing I did like about it was that thgere was a lot of historical facts in it..."
+2,The Gadget,"Near the end of world war 2, the scientist in Los Alamos,New Mexico, were working on a project called the atomic bomb. Stephen Orr is a thirteen year old boy living on a top secret military base with his father. Stephens father is one of the physicist building the bomb. Stephen tries to tell his father that building the bomb will kill inocent people.His dad doesnt listen. Stephens father still helps build the atomic bomb. Stephens father gets sick and later dies. Stephen and his friend stop the making of the atomic bomb and save the world from being destroyed."
+2,This buk waz the best buk ive evr red,"i lovd ths buk. it waz the best book evr. when i red it i was so happy. it has a lot of action, and its abot a boy in his tens. he goes to new mexiko. this buk was very gud for cids mi age. pleese red ths buk. i red thic buk with mi clasz. thy all licked it. ..."
+1,The book that went Bad,"This book was not very interesting at all it did not capture my atention in any way. Although I read the whole book it was very dull there is no paspizazz, action , the details where not realistic. At the begining when steven's cousin was killed the book became opaque. Because the book started right after the boy was killed. Steven got sent to a military acedamy and was sent to live with his father. Know lets skip to the middle of the book he saw the adam bomb go off. he was in the fire of the bomb why didn't he die. Next the child went to see his friend Alexie who he fins out that he is an undercover spies for the war. Know when Steven was running away from alexie why didn't he have a gun if he has been trained by the army."
+2,Electrifying Jams,"Jiggle's last studio album, ""In It Again"" is a totally different animal than this new live disc. The studio album concentrates on the songs, whereas ""Live at the Stone Coast Brewery"" is all about the jam and great improvisation. Each song packs a punch. There is great guitar and organ work throughout the album, backed by a grooving and very solid rhythm section. Highlights include a great extended vocal jam, too. Overall, this album is a must have for lovers of jam-rock, improvisation, or just all around fun music!"
+1,iWhat's the big idea!,"I've heard all the albums, seen them live, and all I can say is ""Phish-Lite"". I'm glad that they are doing what they are doing, but they wear their influences on their sleeve."
+1,Doesn't work,This does not fit my Palm TX. I even turned the plastic stick upside down like someone said. The only way the Palm will stay in the case is face down!!!! Useless and a complete waste of money.
+1,HEAVY AND INCONVENIENT,"This case is ""sticky"" to open, a bit heavy and so each time you want to use your unit, you have to struggle with it. It sort of compromises the reason you have a PDA to begin with."
+1,RUN!!!! RUN FAR AWAY!!!,"This product is junk. It is cheaply constructed and broke the instant I attempted to place my palm TX in it. The cheap plastic slide piece that attaches the PDA to the case would break in a stiff breeze. The neoprene lining lifts off in humid weather or whenever it feels like it. The memory card slots are a joke and the shoddy belt clip is the punch line. Without a doubt, the worst online purchase I have ever made."
+1,Good but could be so much better,"I've had mine for a couple months now.It's very solid and looks great.I've only dropped my Palm once but its slipped off of things twice. The case cushioned my Palm TX just fine.What could be better is:1. If the outside finish were slightly rubberized. As is this puppy is very slick. In your hand or just about any surface you place it on. To slick.2. It were hinged on the top instead of the side. I have large hands and holding this case open in my hand during use is straight up a pain in the hand. And don't forget the part above about this case being slick which makes it an even bigger pain to juggle. It would be much easier to use if it were hinged on the top. Placing the hinge on top would also work to ensure that the memory card doesn't accidently pop out.I love this case but the two flaws have me looking for another case and recommending that you keep looking for another, more functional case."
+2,A biography of Lincoln for young children.,"This is a children's book about the life of Abraham Lincoln. First written and illustrated in 1939, it was expanded in 1957. Most of the book focuses on Lincoln's early life. The illustrations resulted in the book being awarded the 1940 Caldecott Medal for best illustrations in a children's book. It is a book that helps children learn more about U.S. history and a great president. It is also a book that should be on the shelf of any serious student of children literature."
+2,Great frothing pitcher,"This is a great pitcher. Steaming milk in this pitcher is quick and easy. The bottom of the pitcher and the sides get hot when the milk is steamed, which is very helpful in determining when to turn off the steaming wand. It is well built, easy to clean, and dish washer safe. Would definitely recommend."
+2,Great product for a good price,Great product for those on a budget. Would buy this again in a heartbeat. Pay considerably less than the store.
+2,Great for the Price,"I bought this to go with my Delonghi EC155 espresso machine. Its a little big to fit under the wand, but it holds enough to make great lattes every time. I was surprisingly pleased with the quality for the price. I have hand washed it over the past couple months and it still looks like new."
+2,Great little pitcher,Holds enough milk for two full sized cappuccinos. Gets nice and hot and makes me look like a pro. Very pleased.
+2,Satisfied,"Perfect size for my morning latte or cappuccino. I fill it 2/3 full to leave room for a little foam before I transfer the liquid to my 16 oz. travel mug. It pours cleanly from the spout. Stainless steel pitcher can get quite hot to the touch from steaming, obviously, but the handle never does."
+2,"Nice, could be bigger","Very nice! Great quality. I was surprised, however that I could actually use a bigger one. Even when I make just one latte, my espresso machine does such an awesome job at creating foam - my milk generally foams up and over the pitcher."
+1,A pinhole leak. SERIOUSLY?,"THAT IS CORRECT! After 2 years of light use, I noticed a pool of water on the counter around this miserable piece of garbage.WHY would a piece of STAINLESS steel develop a LEAK? What nonsense.Get something else, anything!!"
+1,Not as pictured,"-Not as pictured-Pour spout too wide-No lip on the pour spout(as pictured, there is one)-Milk runs down the pitcher at times since the spout is so wide."
+2,"Perfect size, and you can tell when milk is hot enough by the feel",This is the type of pitcher use at the coffee house where I work. It does a good job. Low involvement purchase.
+1,Disceptive Photo,I'm sure the pitcher is great and works fine. You can't really go wrong with a simple stainless steel pitcher. My concern is the main photo in the product description page. That photo is either of a different pitcher all together or it is photoshoped to appear taller than it actually is. Observe the user submitted photo I put in compared to the product photo. 2 stars for misrepresentation.
+1,Smaller than I thought,"Before you buy this, measure out 20 oz because it was way smaller than I thought it would be. Also, after washing this a few times, it developed a small spot of rust where the handle attaches to the pitcher. I thought stainless steel did not rust so I returned the pitcher."
+2,Great for frothing milk,"I bought a new latte machine and this cup for milk frothing. I am so glad I bought the 20 Oz as the milk really expands when you froth it. Easy to clean, I do not put it in the dishwasher though, just hand wash. works great"
+2,recommend!,"the pitcher is great for frothing milk for 2 servings.the only con is that the handle hurts my hand if i hold it in a certain way. the edges of the handle isn't rounded, so this is the reason why.other than this, its great. you can easily make latte arts using this."
+2,Perfect size,It's the perfect size for a single serve. It was also very cheap and I recommend this to people who only make 1 or maybe 2 lattes at a time.
+2,Nice pitcher,a perfect size for making two cafe macchiato's or similar drink. Heavy SS gage that I expect to last a lifetime.
+2,Okay product,"I've had this steaming pitcher for a month and it is already rusting, however that can be fixed with the right cleaning product so it doesn't really bother me. This pitcher is really sleek looking and holds 20 ounces if you fill it to the top."
+2,Great Size and Easy 2 clean,"Works great, good quality and the best part its east to clean. Holds the temp pretty good and the handle is very comfortable. Right size 2 make 2 cups."
+2,20 oz stainless steel frothing pitcher,I bought this item based on reviews and i have been happy with my purchases doing it this way. The stainless steel frothing pitcher is very nice. I find it is the right size for a 16 oz coffee drink. I noticed the construction is very sturdy and it is a nice weight. Not at all cheap. i would highly recommend this product.
+2,stainless steel frothing cup,This item is just what I needed for our new espresso machine. The item is nice and large enough to froth milk without making a mess.
+2,Good product,Not much to say as it is just a stainless steal pitcher. But it is as good as my more expensive pitchers. I normally use the larger pitcher for most my frothing but when someone wants less milk I always grab this one so milk doesn't splatter everywhere while frothing
+2,Very pleased:),"I bought this strictly for decoration. Its really nice, better quality than I expected!! Has a nice weight to it and seems extremely durable for sure. Highly recommend!"
+2,great pitcher for the price,"This is made very well at a great price.I purchased this pitcher specifically to use for my pour over coffee brewing.The spout is great and gives you good control.After the water is poured through i use a frother and make a great cap.The only thing missing is measuring lines for fluid ounces, but one can estimate."
+2,This is a Must Have!,"I don't know how we lived without this frothing pitcher for all these years, but we'll never be without one again!"
+2,great!,"perfect for my using to froth milk for my morning coffee, or my after dinner decaf! Love it! Would purchase again."
+2,It does its job.,"There isn't a whole lot to say. for the price I'm pleased with my purchase, it does it's job and looks good while doing it."
+2,Heavy duty pitcher,Standard high quality piece of equipment.Cleans up easily.Works perfectly for steaming and frothing milk.Definitely would purchase again.
+2,great pitcher,"I purchased this thermometer about 2 weeks ago and I could not be happier. It features good quality stainless steal, the metal is not too thin so it does not get bent or damaged. And its just the right size so it fits my coffee machine wand in the right place for frothing. For a price like this you can't go wrong with this one."
+1,disappointed,This book was sold out. after I purchased it I recieved an e-mnail telling me that it was out of stock and I would be refunded my purchase price in five to six weeks. Good News is It took less time to get my refund.
+1,Never even shipped,i ordered this package for my psycology 121 class and it was to be bundled with several other books. the Item never even shipped and the other books came seperately because this item was so slow. i canceled the order and bought the book elsewhere. i do not recommend this seller.
+1,Psychology 4 Edition,worst experice ever trying to buy this book for my class. I never received the book in the first place. The seller hardly ever contacted me back. The first time he did was about a week or 2 after i emailed him. I did the a-z gurantee refund. I never seen that money either. I usually purchase all my books here and this time was extremly horrible!
+1,terrible- Zero Stars- i want a refund!,I still do not have my book and it's been over 30days. I would like a full refund for what has been charged to my credit card- $88.00 immediately. i would not order from this person again! I only put one star because there was no option for Zero Stars.
+2,good,"well, if you like MTV and you cannot go a week without looking at bright clothing, and your biggest fear is having to spend time in the country, you will not want to listen to this album. If you have any idea what it means to listen to music with a purpose, even if that purpose is not readily explainable, you should like this stuff. I like Will oldham so that may have alot to do with my appreciation of this album and anything that sounds like this. Maybe?"
+1,Primarily for Ned Oldham fans,Ned Oldham has been popping-up as a musician/background vocalist on Will Oldham/Palace records for some time now. Beware - this album portrays an opposite relationship. It is primarily a Ned Oldham record with a very occasional insertion of Will's voice mixed in the background. If you want to hear Will's voice - do not waste your money unless you're a completist.
+1,micro powder salt,The micro salt was not really powder. The salt was micro in size but did not have the ability to cling or stay on a food substance when applied. After thinking about it I don't think it can be changed into real powder form. Other then being really high in cost will stop me from purchasing it again. However I was glad to see this product exist in this form anyway. Thank you.
+2,good reading for my son,"My son loves the video game Halo, and when I found these books, I thought that maybe they would get him to read. Well was I completely CORRECT!! He loves the books. In one day he read about 40 pages. That usually takes him a week to do. I recommend these books to any kids that love that video game. My son is 14 and is really enjoying them."
+2,Great books,"I am a big fan of the halo video games, and I wanted to know what happened before the first game and in between the games. These books are great novels. I read them all in less than a week. I just couldn't put them down. I was going to buy them from bungie and the were going to be $29 with shipping so I looked around and I found them here for much cheaper. Great books, great price."
+2,"Read the suspense, imagine the space","I bougth halo 1-3 book package, so far I read the fall of reach and I am reading the flood, but I already can tell the fall of reach it's and outstabding book from eric, he refer's so many details specially in the space battles, it makes you imagine the cruisers the fights the crossfire, its exciting, I never in mi life read a book so fast, every time I decided to stop mi head did't stop imagine what will happen next or how it would look like."
+2,i love it,the books told some stories happend in the HALO universerse. Stories about the training of all spartans. Stories about where legends began.....
+2,AWESOME!,I ordered for my son who doesn't like to read. Because of these books he is now a reader! Thanks so much!!!
+1,bad book,i will never read this again and because i was forced to read it i have nightmares about the text. i was aplled at the sucktitude this book possessed NEVER READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
+2,Awesome...,"These books are flat out great. The author of the first and 3rd book is somewhat prone to typos, but aside from that these books just flat out rock. They did an impressive job of filling in the back story for Master Chief (John) and what became of the other Spartans before the start of the first Halo game. The recap of the events that transpired in Halo was wonderful too. Then the kicker; in the 3rd book there's a few Spartans left? What a way to lead up to Halo 2. Simply amazing stuff here, if you're a fan of the series anyhow but then again anyone reading this is bound to be."
+2,Great Trilogy!,"This are the first three books in the Halo series and are great. The first one reveals how Master Chief became Master Chief, his training and his first missions are revealed in this book. The second book is a book of Halo: Combat Evolved, it tells what happens with Master Chief and with everyone in the Pillar of Authum then they arrive to the first Halo, Installation 04. The third book reveals what happens between Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. If you like science fiction books, this is for you, and if you consider yourself a Halo fan, you MUST read this books."
+2,Halo the book what a good idea.,"When i first played the game halo i loved it. The gameplay was great music was beutifully done and supprisingly the story was expertly told.So when a halo book came out i jumped on it to see the back round of the story. And behold it turned out great. But its no literary master piece. To compare it, its like reading a Tom Clancy novel. The author seems to have a technical name for just about every piece of equipment.So to round this review up if you like halo pick up the boxs set but be warned the series is written by two author and you may feel a chnge of writting inbetween the books, but its still all good."
+2,Saved me hundreds of dollars,I like being able to read these books since I don't own an Xbox and am not good at playing video games. It's enjoyable to have the story unfold without restarting.
+2,A Nice Read,"The Halo franchise has always been one to impress me. From the moment I started reading The Flood, I was able to immediately remember the exact scenes described in the book from the video game. There are many nice additions, however. As a fan of the Halo series, I highly recommend the books because they fill in a lot of holes that the campaign of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo: Reach never address.To the casual reader not particularly involved in the Halo universe, these books are probably not for you."
+2,good servise,well i wanted thise boooks for a good price. bout tem and got them fast and in discribed condutinon love the seller good person
+1,Just buy The Fall of Reach.,Just buy the Fall of Reach. It's a fun read while the other two are big ol' stinky turds.
+2,Halo books=awesomeness,"These books are the most entertaining I have ever read. I got these books to read over winter break from college. Unfortunately the books were so good that I finished them in about a week, after which I was very bored."
+2,Halo Series,This is an excellent read if you haven't already played the games. It's a great compliment to the Halo Game Series in that it provides more detail than what is presented in the games. This had a few spelling mistakes and mis-print/duplicate pages here and there.
+2,Great books,I bought this book set for my 16 year old nephew who hates to read and is obsessed with HALO. He is now through the second book and loves the series. It is good to see him reading.
+2,halo books,"these three book are excelent, the stories are related with the first two halo games and the interval between those game. You can't stop reading it, once you begins with it. Great books to read. Recommended even if you aren't a fan of halo video games"
+2,Haol Books,I bought these books for my 13 year old son Logan. We've been looking everywhere and couldn't find them. I loved the fact that I was able to find the books quickly on Amazon plus they were in a gift set and then I also pre ordered the next gift set. My son keeps telling me about the story (like I know what goes on in Halo) but the first book from what I understand is the story of the characters before the first Halo video game. The price was good. You can't put a price value on reading but to see my son reading something he enjoys versus playing video I'm happy.
+1,Don't waste your money,"I notice that 9 of the reviews are posted by the same person, A Customer. It looks like the author is trying to get a better rating by making up reviews. The book is trash don't buy it."
+2,Good book!,I think this is one of those books where you read it and take what resonates with you from it. I did and lost 13 pounds just by doing the healthy eating recommendations. I also followed his recommendatin of staying away from the middle isles at the supermarket because they are the ones with the food that has all the preservatives/toxins in the packaging. It worked for me. I feel a hell of a lot healthier and in tune to my body and what it needs. There is other good stuff in the book too. I would definitely tell someone to buy it. -IB
+1,Pseudo scientific mumbo jumbo,"This book is a strange mix of some sound nutritional advice mixed in with a load of pseudo scientific mumbo jumbo.As with most pseudo scientific works, it makes sweeping assertions without bothering to offer any backup.If you are not well versed in either science or nutrition, it's likely that you won't be able to distinguish the good advice from the waffleIf you know even a little about science, you'll probably get quickly irritated with all the gibberish in this bookIf this is supposed to be a book about good diet, then why the authors take such an anti-vegetarianism hard line is difficult to fathom.It's virtually an established fact that vegetarian diets and low meat consumption diets are far healthier than the average Western diet.When it's so apparent that the authors are clueless about science, I guess you can't expect any better.My advice is to give this book a miss and read a good book about nutrition.I'd recommend Patrick Holford's Optimum Nutrition Bible."
+1,Unsubstantiated and vague book,"I do not recommend this book is so unsubstantiated, vague, and unscientifically presented, nothing new."
+2,Heavy.,"Like it says, it's heavy duty. It feels thick and hefty when you place it onto the box. I use it to ship stuff, and it keeps the label water-tight, as well as affixes all sorts of things to plastic or cardboard shipping containers."
+2,Best tape for the everyday packager.,This tape is a great value for the multi-purpose packager.The tape is strong and easy to work with. A must have around the house.
+2,great heavy duty tape,"Great heavy duty tape - the dispensers work really well too! Usually the tape falls back on the roll and you need to fish out the ends, but not with these! Great buy"
+2,Big Band Music,"Bought this for my dad as a birthday gift and sent it to him. He has not received it yet, but I an sure he will love it."
+1,Buy the Originals,"Many of the numbers are by ""members of the band"" and do not give the true sound of the original. Some of the vocals are truly bad. Save your money and buy the originals which are readily available at reasonable prices."
+1,Big Band Hits,"I really know nothing about this era of music, but I bought it for my 94 yr. old Mother-in-law and she is not impressed. However, she is picky, so her opinion may not count."
+2,Amazing experience....,"All of Tina and Nick's CD's are incredibe but this one is especially relaxing and perfect for escaping the rushed and hurried world we live in today.This CD will take you on a journey that will leave feeling calm, content and refreshed. Highly recommended."
+2,Sweet romance and intrigue,"This is the story of the prim and proper Susannah and the dark Latin former street kid turned FBI agent, Augustus (Gus) Rapheal. Susannah is madly in love with this dangerous brooding man. The problem? He had an unsuccessful love with her perfect sister, and still apparently carried the torch. However, he came to offer her a job to go undercover with him, and she agreed. Soon, the inevitable happened and they were running from danger and submitting to their passions. This is a sweet romance, and you really do like both characters. It doesn't have the snazziest of writing, and sometimes seems rather simple and slow, but the romance was a very effecting one. The danger and intrigue was not bad as a backdrop and kept as a continual focus where some other romance novels may leave it as a weak side story that's often forgotten when the passion runs high. I recommend this book if you want a simple sweet romance and two likeable characters."
+2,"Color photos! a new ""Stacked Hair Wing"" and PJ wrote it!","Mr. Jorgensen has updated his classic work. His original sits beside my tying desk. The new one will replace the original.Simple, clear and easy to understand (insofar as Atlantic Salmon Flies can ever be ""easy"") in technique and illustration.This updated copy includes color photos (the old one apparently did not have the budget to print the photos in color) and addresses many issues that a starting Salmon Fly tier needs to know to start the steep learning curve for those patterns that are more art than function.This isn't a book devoted to ""Art Salmon Flies"", but if you want to go in that direction this is as fine an introduction as there is.This book addresses all aspects of tying these interesting and effective flies. You can easily tie a Jock Scott in hair wing or married wing with only a fair amount of time devoted to learning the new skills - if you are a decent intermediate Trout Fly tier.A wonderful book by a living master."
+2,Good Book,A remake of the original with up to date techniques. A must for a begginer in the art of Classic Salmon Flies and to have for your library. It used to be the only one you could get on this subject for quiet awhile. Nice to see it back.
+1,look cheaper than i thought,"it is a good product, but it looks like very cheap transparent plastic, i just got one to try them befor getting the whole set of sizes, but kept only the one."
+2,Into Africa,"Having travelled to Africa many times, I found this novel truly evocative of the tropical center of the continent--its people and their lives, its complexity, its mystery. THe tensions between the Americans and their new African neighbors make clear that we cannot just drop ourselves into a new culture without serious ramifications. The main characters are beautifully drawn, and the plot is intricate, interesting and believable. I highly recommend this book."
+1,"Stilted dialogue, one-dimensional characters","I could not finish this book. Unlike the other reviewers, I was not the least bit impressed by the quality of the writing. The dialogue was stilted and the characters were one-dimensional. Save your money. Read Mike Tidwell's Ponds of Kalambayi if you're interested in a Peace Corps novel set in Africa. Tidwell's book is everything that The Road Builder is not."
+1,Rip Off - No Video,"There is NO VIDEO in this thing, just music. If there is a video on the disc, there are NO INSTRUCTIONS what so ever on how to play it. The only print on this are a bunch of stupid rants about piracy is good. But there is NO VIDEO here."
+1,Eh.,"I was really disappointed with this book, especially since it was so highly recommended by friends and in general. I guess perhaps when it was written the ideas Fromm expressed were new, or at least the way he expressed them were new, but I can't believe that any minimally self-aware person hasn't thought about at least 80 to 90 percent of these ideas themselves. Fromm seems to be the typical over-educated, intellectual psychologist/philosopher, who takes a simple idea (if you don't know and love and understand yourself and the world around you, you can't love another person) and over-analyzes it, giving historical and biblical examples. Just another 90-odd pages of psychobabble."
+1,Fluffly vaugeries about nothing.,"Here is a book that talks about thoery, dinsintergration, and practice of love, but really says nothing. He uses vauge phrases like ""the union of conformity...is insufficient to pacify the anxiety of seperateness"" Does't help a person have a better relationship. Only creates mythical boxes for love such as ""God Love, Brotherly Love, Self Love, and Motherly Love"" which he describes in equally abstract language. Would recommend this book only for college students who need to write a report on love, but not for anyone with an interest in enriching their life."
+1,"Uninstructive book not based on concepts, and even off-topic","I am not able to say that Erich Fromm's book The Art of Loving really is about the art of loving. The only important message I was able to digest is that loving is something you do, not something which happens to you. I do not follow how this book could be labeled as practical when it does not really contain any program at all, rather, it contains a lot of unwarranted criticism of modern society.The book contains many easy to disprove statements. Also, Fromm does not bother to explain how he came to his conclusions - it's like a mathematical textbook that contains theorems and claims without any proofs or defitions. In other words, there are not many lines of reasoning to be found. All in all, I am disappointed with the quality of Fromm's thinking."
+2,dated but quite worthwhile,"This book is a product of the 1950s and does contain some outdated attitudes about gender roles and sexual orientation. That being said, it is a remarkably thoughtful and penetrating examination of the theory and practice of loving. Many of Fromm's observations are astute, and his concerns re narcissism and consumerism in the search for a mate are even more cogent today (witness reality TV's ""Who wants to marry a millionaire"" and ""the bachelor"", e.g.). Most people I know could learn something from this book. Be forwarned, though...it is not a quick or easy ""self-help"" read, and Fromm's advice, which is to behave altruistically, is not easy to follow, either."
+2,The most beautiful non-poetic description of love.,"The most beautiful non-poetic description of love. Love, according to Fromm, is the conscious act of connecting with others in kind and compassionate fashion. In doing so, we overcome the primary fear we feel as humans, which is to feel alone. If more people understood that trule love is not about being loved, but about loving, this world would be a better place."
+2,A true eye-opener,This is truly one of the most influential books in my life. If you want to live in a happy and lasting relationship this boook is a must. Fromm has such a way of making profound matters easy to understand. Read this book and become and expert in the art of loving!
+1,I'm not in love with it,"I bought this book for a psych class, my teacher mandated the purchase of this specific book, and at the end of the class I ended up asking my teacher to consider another book to talk about loving. Fromm's book starts off with good insights into certain relationships (which is the only reason it got two stars instead of one) but by chapter three those insights are long since forgotten and replaced with hot air. Fromm tends to take a chapter to say what only needed to be a page or two. He talks in circles after a while and that makes the book unbearable to finish. I would recommend borrowing this book from the library not wasting your money on it."
+1,a nice thought,"this book explores love and what it means. Love is not defined here, and it is merely described. That's nice, but is narrowly defined as loving everyone and as part of a ""loving personality."" For some reason, it's not okay to love say, your girlfriend or your child or your mother more than anyone else... according to him, we must love everyone. Love is not a personality type just as much as excitement is not a personality type. Love is sometimes exclusive... isn't that why there is jealousy? It is a good read and a good text, and offers insight into human nature."
+1,Very dissapointing,"I've just received it as a persent for my birthday amongst another 8 or 10 CDs. At first it caught my eye better than any of the rest, but I feel very dissapointed because of the (almost all) live recordings, which I don't expect in a collection named ""Greatest Hits"". The saddest part is that it sinks all my interest in Pete Seeger for quite a while.Those who know the artist well, what would recommend me to re-start?"
+2,A 'very nice' collection !,"If you are willing to try just 1 CD of Pete Seeger to get an idea about his music, listen to this. It has almost all his hits.I especially loved -GuantanameraLittle Boxes,Where have all the flowers gone,We shall overcome"
+2,pete seegar's greatest hits,Pete Seegar's Greatest hits.Very good. Brings back many memories of earlier days. If you have joan baez and pete seegar you have the best
+2,Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits,This is a very nice album. It is the first and only Seeger album I have ever owned. It will be a nice addition to my collection.
+2,Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits.,"Really nice CD for a general overview of Pete Seeger's music through the years. I'm still looking for a CD that has the music from the DVD ""Power of Song"" on it. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.Ann Louise Ramsey"
+2,Purchased for my Gram,"This was a present for my grandma, she loves it, nuff said. Not my type of music, but hey as long as she is happy."
+1,Pete Seeger's greatest hits,"I am a great fan of Pete Seeger, but there were just too many "" kiddie"" nonsense songs on this CD."
+2,EWAN MCGREGOR FANS,"I ENJOYED THE BOOK A LOT, BEING A MCGREGOR FAN MYSELF,BUT I WOULD PREFER THAT IT HAD MORE INFO ON HIM AND NOT AS MUCH ON HIS FILMS AND THE PEOPLE IN THEM. OVER ALL, THE BOOK WAS GOOD AND HAD A LOT OF INTERESTING FACTS IN IT AND ANY EWAN MCGREGOR FAN WOULD AGREE WITH ME THAT HE IS PRETTY HOT IN THE COLOR PICTURES IN THE BOOK!"
+2,The Essenes had it!,"Gregg Braden has done vast research on the Essenes, a community committed to living according to spiritual laws in the time of Christ. He does a great job in carefully deciphering the power of prayer in their times and showing its unchanging nature with the ability to manifest even today. He writes of the importance of emotion and feeling the prayer; bringing it from the head into a matter of the heart. He talks of the possibility of living life in a prayer, which in fact is living a life in the space of continuous intentionality and co-creation with God. I found it to be an amazing book bringing home to me the importance of mindful living, of being present, aware. Of living in faith. I believe if one has truly embraced, incorporated - taken out of the intellectual mind - and encodified, better said, embodied its teachings, then one is living a transformed, powerful, God present life. I loved the book."
+2,Gregg Braden brings us a valuable book,"This book by Gregg Braden is fantastic in the best possible way. It is packed with answers that make sense. I had originally borrowed the book from my spiritual teacher, and I had to remove many sticky notes that I had used to mark important information when I returned it, months late. I had no choice but to get my own copy. I will re-read this a number of times, and I have returned to select passages many times already. Thank you Gregg, for sending this information out into this world!"
+2,The Isaiah Effect,"An eye-opener. Timely material, but sadly, very few people pay attention to topics like this, only serious seekers of truth. I can recommend this without any reservation as a new way to see the lost art of prayer."
+2,The Isaiah Effect: Decoding the Lost Science of Prayer and Prophecy,Very insightful and interesting. Gregg Braden is offering the world a hope for peace. This book transends all religion and offers unity to all people.
+2,Superb…,The author is an amazingly talented man.. The book is deep and superb… I highly recommended for those that are interested in Gegg's research… He is superb..
+2,Our Time Is Now,"Braden draws a connective thread in this work uniting the sacred taught wisdoms of the past, the science of modern times, and the lives we seek to live today into a congruent whole. The effect of his passion for answers, moments of puzzlement, and intense desire to help create an everlasting peace, illuminates pathways that can lift people from lives of confusion to lives of direction. Many of the concepts noted had before been free-standing models that Braden draws into a much bigger, stronger picture."
+1,Title is misleading,"This book is about 2012 end-time predictions rather than actually ""decoding the lost science of prayer and prophecy"". Just a disappointing read."
+1,A waste of time,"Please don't waste your money or time on this book. Sure, it might make some people feel good, but it does it at the expense of their brains. In the intro he mentions 325 ad. He is referring to the Council of Nicea - which omitted certain gnostic writings from the Bible - oh, like the one in which Jesus had to remove Mary's imperfection- so he changed her into a man. The author evidently has a problem with the Council's actions. I would say more, but it all would be about the same. If you just have to spend your money on something, choose a good charity."
+2,A great book.,"Great information, great author. This book is yet another opportunity to realize how much there is to know. I recommend this one."
+2,Review,"It arrived in a timely manner.I haven't gotten to read it yet, but I'm super excited about it.I've been reading through Isaiah and I wanted something to go along with it."
+1,What does Isaiah have to do with this?,"This nonsensical book has precious little to do with Isaiah, making very little mention of Isaiah while dragging the reader from Tibet to Hopis in Arizona. Braden's baloney name-drops quantum physics, a subject matter that, clearly, he does not begin to understand but does know how to exploit for his mush-minded readers. What Braden also understands is the mindset of so many irrational readers who are positively triggered by words such as ""Decoding,"" ""lost,"" ""science,"" ""prayer,"" and ""prophecy."" Combining all of these trigger words into one book title evidences Braden's marketing savvy, attracting the ignorant and the neurotic into a mire of mystery and mishmash. Even the brilliant writings of Carl Sagan do little to educate people away from irrational and pseudoscientific gobbledygook such as is displayed in this silly, silly book."
+1,SAVE YOUR $,"This book promised to be rich in the recently discovered secrets of the prophet Isaiah, a scientific explanation of prayer, and ""A Groundbreaking Interpretation of Prayer, Quantum Science, and Prophecy."" Not!If you break ground with this book do your self a favor - throw it in the hole and cover it up it's not worth the read.If you want to read about someone else's personal adventures and their preceived importance then this book is for you!"
+1,The tragic waste of a tree.,"I was expecting a more scholarly work based solely on the jacket design. Very nice design. I should have looked at the bibliography instead. I recommend you pick up a copy of ""Horton Hears a Who"", by Dr. Seuss instead."
+2,"If you read one book this year, Read this one.","This is a must read for anyone who cares about the direction our world is heading...For anyone who truly wants to choose world peace...For anyone who has tried to change their own life without success, and wants to know how to choose something different...For anyone who has ever prayed and wondered why the object of their prayer was not forthcoming. It is well written and reads easily, aided by personal anecdotes. It is also well referenced and gives us practical direction based on truths that have been known since ancient times. The prophesies seem to say we are heading for destruction, and we may be....but we have the collective ability to choose that path or not. But we must choose, and Gregg shows us how...how to choose our collective future and our personal one. Bravo Gregg - Well done."
+1,Odd,"I called Barry Farm and spoke with two women to find out if there is any possible gluten contamination with the beans. Neither knew if the beans could have gluten on them because they are from a supplier and don't actually grow them. When I asked who the supplier was she rather curtly said, ""I will not give out the names of my suppliers"". I found that odd, on so many levels, and wondered if her suppliers are in China. A company has never refused to give me their supplier before. The best part was telling me I could wash the gluten off when I rinsed the beans. Due to all the recall mania, I am not willing to gamble my family's health. Anyone else wondering what they do grow at Barry Farm? The whole thing left me with the heebie-jeebies."
+2,GREAT SONG!!!,I REALL LIKE THIS SONG....VERY CATCHY IN WORDS AS WELL AS MUSIC.MY FAVORITE VERSIONS ARE:THE FULL INTENTION MIXES!GRAB A COPY...WELL WORTH IT!
+1,Not bad until she starts . . . whatever that is.,"Screaming? More like being strangled. How could they possibly have played that back and decided it was a good idea? Pity, because otherwise the mixture of good girl vocals and hard chunky guitars, combined with good hooks in the songwriting department is very pleasing to the ears. And then . . . they decide to put a plastic bag over her head and mic her yelling. Bizarre; almost every track starts out compelling and becomes unlistenable to the point of being laughable."
+2,This is a great CD!!,"The more I listen to these songs, the more I like them. ""Only Car In Your Garage"" and ""Judy Lou"" are fun love (and fun-lovin') songs with catchy tunes. And, ""Fat Farm"" is a must for anyone who has ever battled the buldge. Dr. Fry's medicine is for the soul...see if he can't put a smile on your face!!"
+2,Bout Time Skyy-Line was given it's Props,"I know this was a New York thing, But, man Skyy had Cali grooving... And I hate hearing the word Disco associated with them. It's called ""Dancefloor Funk""Solomon Roberts r. the Dunning sisters,Tommy McConnell, Randy Muller and the rest of the gang holding it down. This was the way disco wanted to be. That get you on the floor, to dance type music. During the glory days of the funk-a-puss, there were four other bands ""aka"" alter egos to the funk. One of those alter ego's was called Skyy. This is skyy at their ultimate best. Every cut is dance floor funky, and when they decided to slow it down, they hit you with ""When You Touch Me"" or to get you ready they would tell you with a song like ""Gonna Get it On"". If you know dance floor funk, you know about Skyy !!!DJ Warlock ""Out n Cali"""
+2,A great help!!,"What I appreciate most about this book is the author's honesty and candid writing. Because she too has suffered, she can relate to the reader's feelings of denial, grief and loss. Each entry is comforting, thought provoking, and will allow you to go at your own pace. I read some things more than once and skipped around, too, to whatever was appropriate for how I felt at the time. A must have if you have lost a loved one, or know someone who is dealing with this situation. It's just like talking to a good friend."
+2,Quick Delivery,Great service and quick delivery.I have ordered this book several times.It is a perfect gift for someone in grief.
+1,Object-Oriented C++ Data Structures for Real Programmers,"This book has some good concepts and approach to the subject, but the examples have just too many errors, and some errors even cause system exceptions when you run them. Furthermore the author's web side, which is supposed to keep track of the errata, has no records of any errors reported. I personally sent notice of some errors, but received no response.It is just too frustrating to attempt to learn a subject with examples that do not work, a book that has no support after you purchased it, and the author's web site does not report or respond to its readers. Find something else."
+1,Bad,"I don't know why one reviewer was so easy on Harrington. This book is just filled with errors. The web site isn't even available anymore. I am weary of these academics writing shoddy books,rife with errors,and then not even posting errata. STAY AWAY from this work."
+1,Check part number with manufacturer to make sure it fits your vehicle,"Hey, I just wanted to let you know that there's something wrong with this listing. The ""Make Sure It Fits"" feature claims that #27302 will fit 2008 and newer E-150s, when the manufacturer claims that it does not and the proper one is #27344. Just call them to check and make sure that it actually fits your vehicle before you buy."
+2,Smooth and easy,I only wish I had found this album sooner. The guitar is smooth and easy listening. The Folk songs are as they should be - real. To bad this is the only album I could find by Noah.
+1,Another fast book? Object databases for OO beginners -Why?,"If you don't already know and understand the basic object terminology explained in this book, you probably don't need to start with a book on object databases. I would also read the reviews of this author's other books. They are mostly very bad. This author seems to write more book than anyone could write and do a good job - even if they wrote fulltime - much less if they taught college as this author claims to. This book is probably not worth the money or your time."
+2,"""ROMANCE"" SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS!!","WHAT IS THERE TO SAY ABOUT A CD WHEN ENGELBERT FINALLY RELEASES IT? IT IS SIMPLY THE BEST!!THE TITLE SONG ""DEFINITION OF LOVE"" IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND ENGE DELIVERS THE LYRICS WITH SUCH EMOTION THAT YOU FEEL THAT HE IS RIGHT NEAR YOU. HIS RENDITION OF GARTH BROOK'S ""IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES"" BRINGS A TEAR TO YOUR EYE ANDTHE DEPTH OF HIS EMOTION WHEN HE SINGS THIS SONG IS TOOOO MUCH!!IT JUST IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!I'M SO THANKFUL THAT GOD HAS GIVEN HIM THE TALENT WHICH HE CHOOSES TO USE FOR OUR BENEFIT AND WITH THE RELEASE OF THIS 2003CD, HE ONLY GETS BETTER. HIS RANGE, BREATHING, TONE AND ALL IS JUST THOROUGHLY NOTED ON ALL OF THESE SONGS. YOU WILL CERTAINLY ENJOY HEARING HIS TITLE SONG. ENJOY!!"
+1,Never Received The Product,"I don't know what happened, because the company I purchased the CD from would never respond to my e-mails. I highly recommend to anyone purchasing anything from this company to please read over all the reviews before you purchase from them. I ordered the product on July 10, 2012. It was suppose to be delivered from July 17 to August 1. I have yet to get the product or an explanation from anyone. I will never purchase anything from them again and hope you think twice before anyone else does. Thank You!!!!!"
+2,Wow,It was nice to here Enge's new cd and worth the wait. Anybody who has ever seen him perform will really think wow and close there eyes and think he is singing to me and only me. When he sings If Tomorrow Never Comes let that be a lesson on how short life really is and make sure you tell your loved ones what they mean to you.On his song Nothing a little love won't cure you can just see him up there moving that body to the song. Buy it and don't look back and say darn i should have gotten it.Enjoy i give it 1000 stars.
+2,THE BEST HAS ARRIVED!!,"WHAT A JOY IT IS TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS NEW JUST RELEASED CD BYTHE ""MASTER"" HIMSELF!!ENGE SINGS THE TITLE SONG WHICH IS AN UP-BEAT TEMPO .HOWEVER, THE WORDS ARE SO MEANINGFUL AND ONLY ENGELBERT CAN INTERPRET A SONG AS SUCH!! THE GARTH BROOK'S SONG""IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES"" IS SO BEAUTIFUL IT BRINGS A TEAR TO ONE'S EYE AS DOES HIS VERSION OF ""SHE""!! HONESTLY, HE JUST GETS BETTER WITH AGE!!LOVE THIS CD AND KNOW YOU WILL ALSO!ENGELBERT IS A TRUE MASTER OF SONG AND A LEADER IN TODAY'S ""REAL"" MUSIC WORLD!! THANK GOODNESS FOR HIM! AT LEAST WE CAN UNDERSTAND HIS LYRICS! ENJOY THIS CD AND PASS THE GOOD NEWS ON!"
+1,Disappointing...,"A question, why would Engelbert sing old songs, when the are so many new ones are written? Why would he sing Beatles song and destroy it. A man with such a great voice, sings songs that don't match his personality. Please make your next CD more original. Thank You. Your fan."
+2,One of the Best Punk Albums Ever,"This is probably the most important punk album since Never Mind the Bollocks. It combines a unique snarling rage with true wit and intelligence to produce this masterpiece. Political (or as they put it anti-political) but not preachy. But don't worry - you won't find the naive politics of bands like the Crucifux, the Dead Kennedys or Crass here. The impact of the songs of this album can't be overstated. I just wish they were still around. I wonder what they would be like now."
+2,Great punk album,"I remember seeing the feederz at Ruthies Inn sometime around 1984. The singer walked in with a shaved head, long fur coat and a dog collar, jumped onstage and played an outstanding set. As a 16 year old kid I was in awe of their music. So I would purchase this cd if you want to here some outstanding songs."
+1,LCD had problems displaying after 10 months.,"this clock looks pretty cool but the quality needs to be improved. it's absolutely not worth of $$.i bought one with an AC adapter last year which cost me $$ more. i like the LCD to constantly show the time at night so i didn't care the extra $$.it took a long time to receive the radio signal from Coloroda. but it was pretty easy setting the calendar, date, day, time and alarm. i was very happy about it until this February. the LCD suddenly went partially blank. i wouldn't even guess what time it was showing. i thought the batteries ran out so i replaced with a new pair. yet it still couldn't display the time properly and the LCD turned totally blank in a day."
+2,My favorite alarm clock!,"I've had this clock for several years now, and it's always worked fine for me. I'm a bit nearsighted, so the extra large numbers and the fact that it lights up when it goes off is very helpful, not to mention I can pick it up and hold it in front of my face without ripping out wires. Sometimes (in some places) it does take a while to get a signal from Colorado but for the most part it's never been an issue. The screen has stayed bright on mine, only dims a little when the battery is about to die. I've only had to replace the batteries once. Nice snooze and travels well too.One hint - if you need to replace the AA batteries, the easiest way I could get off the cover (brute force didn't work) was to put a piece of tape on the back cover and pull sideways. Hopefully they fixed this on the newer versions so that it's easier to open."
+1,never received,"Never received product, if price was wrong or something. Sent emails nobody emailed me other wise. Just lost my money, will not purchase through Amazon stores again."
+1,Not what I ordered,"I ordered the impact wrench pictured, I received an allen wrench that was worth about $1. Company refused to send me the impact wrench, but they did refund my money quickly. Good luck"
+1,Not very good at all,"Immortal and emperor are the only ones that should be here. Where is darkthrone? What about uh Mayhem?? Satyricon? Dimmu Borgir, please. They haven't done anything new. Other then the Immortal and emperor this is a bad list. I mean, Arcturus is good, but they have what one or two true black metal albums. Bring out the classics."
+1,Review of Chi Running,"I thought this book was pretty much a waste of time. A good friend of mine who is a practitioner of Chinese medicine recommended the book to me because he knows I'm a runner. He told me a little bit of what the book talks about before I bought it. Honestly, I got more out of that conversation about the book than I got out of the book itself. Turns out, I already practice ""chi-running."" The basic idea is to be aware of your breathing and your body while you run and work on having good form. Yeah, thanks, I learned that in high school cross country, except without the unnecessary baggage of eastern philosophy that Dreyer packages with the obvious running advice he gives."
+2,The Best Way to Run!!!,"This is a wonderful book. The technique of using your Chi energy to help you run better, longer, and free from injury really works. I have just used it while I trained for my 1st marathon and I feel great! You have to give it a read"
+2,A Great Book for any Runner,"This book changed the way I run and my outlook on life. I have a more positive attitude and feel more balanced in everything I do. The simple pre-running exercises take very little time and are excellent for running or any stressful activity. Also, I do not consider a run finished without doing my leg raises. I recommend this book for anyone who runs."
+1,Message buried in bad writing. Bad as in 'very painful to read',"I do think the author has a valid message. Too many runners run without enough attention to their form. Unfortunately the book is overflowing with self-reported testimonials litered throughout. The constant repetition of what the author perceives to be core messages will insult your intelligence. It caused me great pain to try to avoid skipping entire pages for fear of missing an important message. The author is trying to sell way too hard, which makes for an unpleasurable reading experience. It left me with an aftertaste of having read an infomercial for a DVD, website and training courses. My recommendation to the autor: read Steven King's ""On writing"". The current form of writing must be be limiting the success of this book -preventing it from realizing its true potential. I cannot recommend it."
+2,Chi Running,"This is a great book with a whole new way of approaching running. Some of it I intuitively have known and practiced. A lot of it is a completely different way of ""practicing"" running."
+2,Changed me,Awesome book. Changed my running style forever. Not a run goes by where I do not think about the techniques in this book.
+2,Chi Running,"Great book, came in on time in pristine condition. Can't be any happier with it. Highly suggest people who run often to purchase this book, very revolutionary way to run so as to slow down the process of damaging our bodies while running."
+1,Too much promoting,Have not finished book yet but already getting tired of author plugging his DVD .Plug it at the end of the book but spare us from mentioning it multiple times in the book.
+1,Not what I was hoping for,"This video is fine if you are looking for help with form and stretching exercises. I was hoping for more about the ""chi"" of running, and ""chi"" in general. I love the bits I have read about Chi Running, but I wish this was a video of the material in the book. Then maybe I wouldn't feel guilty when I see the book on my shelf (mostly) unread. I'm hoping there will be an audio version in the future."
+2,ChiRunning,"Nice ideas.., able to pick up some excellent refreshers and tips.., more like ""PhysiologyRunning""..A possible scenario would be incorporating anyone's spiritual background into running.., drawing parralels.., not just Taoism..."
+1,"Chi-Running, more like cha-ching running","I am a running coach and had heard all the hype about this book so I felt compelled to buy it. At the end of the day, the information was not nearly as useful or revolutionary as the hype suggests. What it is, is merely a copy cat of ""Pose running"" with Ti-Chi attached.Now I don't have a problem with Ti-Chi, I just think it was the ""juice"" to sensationalize a system of running that is already in play. Well written, not much to argue with, I just was hoping for a bit more unique factor from the author which I did not find."
+2,Useful Information,"Chi Running: An execellent book on running with useful information for readers who have been running for a long period of time and are being to suffer thorugh repeated injuries and starting to feel that ""burn out feeling"" comming on.This book will put you back on tract and become more focused about your training while improving your overall health.Hihly recommened for runners regardless of distances or training level, there are helpful principles to be learned from Dreyer."
+2,"Clear, concise, information. Easy to read and understand.","Sometimes it is hard to read about something, rather than just doing it. But in this case, it is so well written, and walks you through some prep exercises, and that it makes it very easy to read and digest.The other feature about this book is that CHI RUNNING is communicated in a very logical manner, which one might not expect from something with ""CHI"" in the title.As an avid yogini, this ties in well with the concept of developing the core and allowing the muscles to relax (which sounds contrary) while running. It makes sense!!"
+2,No more knee trouble,"I am missing the ACL on the left side and never expected to be able to run again. After using this method with 5 months of training, I was able to complete a marathon. It is easy to read and quite clear, although I recommend getting the video too.B"
+2,Great book to learn injury free proper running training,"This is a great book that may change your running for ever for the better. Very well written and easy to understand. If you read about POSE running which has more scientific explanation about the correct form of running, essentially says the same as this book does. Forget about heel strike and lift off with your toes. Learn how to run with mid-foot strike under your body (not in front) and lean forward (which will work as your gas pedal as you are taking advantage of the gravity) without bending at your waist. It is like controlled fall. You will find you are spending less energy and your risk of injury is less as well."
+1,Very mixed results,"I guess I'm in the minority because I've had very mixed results. I took a chi running clinic in December and PR'd in a half marathon about five week later, by 18 minutes. I felt like I was having a running renaissance at age 44, but that only lasted another few weeks. Since then, I've been plagued by injuries. At this point, calf injuries have kept me from running for about 2.5 months, which makes no sense as the chi running books (and I have both of them) claim that you don't use your calf muscles with the method. That didn't make much sense to me when I read it, and it certainly doesn't now. So I guess my advice is not to expect a miracle cure and recognize that some of the advice and statements in these books make little sense from a medical standpoint--perhaps because the authors have no medical training. That said, I've been to plenty of sports docs and physical therapists over the years, and they weren't very helpful, either."
+2,good,it is a good book for running. it helped me prevent shin splints and i now run with much less effort.
+2,Changed my running and my life!,"I can truly say that this has made my running more enjoyable, more pain-free, and much more of a learning experience than just a way to suffer through exercise. I've applied it's principles to other areas of my life as well, including biking at the same cadence I'm running (180 bpm for me)."
+2,helped me get a little further,"I have a few races under my belt but am not exactly a seasoned runner, I found this book to be very helpful in improving my form. It won't help you immediately get faster, or add miles, and you must train to get the benefits from it. However, I don't thinkI would have made the improvements that I did without it."
+2,Great concepts,"I am 65 years old and have been running for about 40 years. When I was younger I never had to worry about injuries. With age they became more frequent, which led to my interest in this book. While it is too early to tell whether applying the concepts will totally eliminate injuries, I can say that the concepts are sound. I can also say that now when I finish a run my legs feel fresh; while in the past they felt strained. With each day that I learn to more fully incorporate the principles of Chi running into my form I feel better and better both during and after the run.I nice ripple effect is that one can apply the principles of Chi running into other aspects of one's life: for example, the posture which the book describes should be practiced at all times: not just when running.This book is a must for anyone who likes to run or even walk."
+2,So far so good,"The book is very informational. At the very least it helps you ""connect"" more with the sport, at the best it makes it easier to do and easier on your body."
+1,Ahhh No,Filled with a bunch of Chi Shmmee mystical crap. Lots of BS filler to make it to the publisher's page quota. I can summarize this book's running advice for you in two words. LEAN FORWARD.Don't waist your money.
+1,Disappointed,"After reading the many positive reviews and endorsements for this book, I anticipated something more thorough and more polished. The book is highly repetitive (the same amount of material might easily have been covered in 40 pages), it lacks organization, the author invents words which have no meaning (""instate"" as a verb, anyone?), and the typeset is HORRIBLE.The author has some good ideas. Let's hear them.....coherently."
+1,Not a revolutionary idea,"""ChiRunning"" is not a new idea. This running method has beendescribed and advocated by Dr.Nicholas Romanov since 1977 as a pose method of running. Visit his website; [...]. It is very annoying to see the description of ""ChiRunning"" a revolutionary idea by simply attaching ""Chi"" to the pose method [...]. ""Chi"" part of this book is very superficial."
+2,Essential reading for EVERY runner!,"Chi Running is the best - new read for running. Having hip problems and subsequent difficulty running I was about to give it up when I learned new running techniques from Danny Dreyer's new book, and DVD. I am using his advice and teachings in other aspects of my life. This book is a quick read, and a life's study. I have been back to the book dozens of times and feel the benefits daily! Buy this book."
+1,Why is the Kindle version more expensive than the paperback?,"I enjoy reading on my Kindle, I would rather have all of my reading content on it. I like seeing new titles come out on it, so I was very pleased to see this book that I looked at availble. Until I saw that it was more than if I ordered the paper back.What are the publishers thinking? Does their greed know no bounds? They have no print set up or fees, no storage fees, no shipping fees and yet they are going to raise the price up for the same digital copy that they sent to the press? Did they somehow grab the music industry's winning PR notebook?While I want this book I am not supporting the publishing company's short-sighted and greedy take on what they think a digital copy should cost. Amazon had it right when they launched the Kindle $9.99 for hot sellers, yeah I can get behind that but I can't get behind what the publishers strong armed Amazon into."
+1,If you want straight biomechanical and physiological advice.,"...then get Programmed to Run by Miller or Efficient Running by Cady. One has a PhD in exercise science and the other has a Master's degree in physical therapy. No spiritual advice, just sound physics, research, and observations of elite runners."
+2,Chi Running book,"Helps to prevent running injuries. Unfortunately, I thought it was a CD/DVD, as I don't purchase ""books"" any longer, with my Kindle I download them and would have this item or not purchased it at all..."
+1,"powerful the title, empty the content",I bought the book with a lot of expectations and I was disappointed. The author keeps on sayng trivial statements as if they were his own discovery. Not a very useful book.
+2,ChiRunning is Excellent!,"After reading the book, my husband and I will take Danny Dreyer's class this year. Sounds very intriguing!"
+1,Chi Running,This review is for the sample only. The sample for kindle eddition only gives you a bunch of reviews and the table of content. One can NOT decide if the writers style or apporach is any good from this. It is more like getting a sales letter instead of a sample. I for one will Not waste my money without being able to review some of the actual book which MAY actually be good or even great but how could we tell?
+1,Audio CD is seriously abridged.,"The Audio CD is ""abridged"". What a joke! It is only a bit over 3 hours of audio on 3 cd's. It appears the author talks about Chi Running rather than reading from the book.If you have the ability to read and are interested in the book, buy the book instead.Listening to this is like listening the the author give a speech about chi running or an informative podcast about Chi Running. It's interesting and informative, but it isn't listening to the book as written. In fact, I can't believe this counts as an audio ""book""."
+2,Upside Down Some Habits,"First and foremost: do not have it as e-book. This is probably true for most of manual-alike books (I had similar experience with a swimming manual), but with ChiRunning you are going to miss the at-a-glance capability only the paper can give you.Anyway, this is indipendent from the book, that is a GREAT book on running.I have read a great number of books on sport, several manuals and guides: this is something ""different"". The approach is different: here Danny, the author, start from Tai Chi to get to a new running concept.Well done, interesting even for a convinced Cartesian as myself, always critical towards Oriental disciplines (notwithstanding my long residential experience in Far East).Other than paper edition, I would suggest DVD: ChiRunning videos you can recover from the network are not exaustive (not at all).Probably a stage with a Certified ChiRunning Instructor would be the best completion, but unfortunately courses seem to be available in US only."
+2,New Ideas,"I wanted to know how I could become a faster runner. This book gave me some new insights on running that I had never had, nor known. I was well satisfied with the book."
+1,Redundant...and redundant,"Listened to this on audiobook, and I feel like the whole thing could have been done in an hour. He repeats the same phrases over and over, and makes unnecessary belabored examples, as if trying to make the book as cliche as possible...Body, mind, spirit, balance, chi, energy, core...it sounds as if its designed to be an infomercial.Maybe this book is intended for new runners, but as a runner for over 30 years, it annoyed me to no end. Others have commented on this hypermarketing too. His advertisements for chi walking and chi living underscore his goal to make a brand. He uses the phrase ""Chi running"" at least 30 times in the first audiobook section, a phrase which essentially didnt exist until he created it, with no explaination of what it actually is until later. Long term runners beware."
+2,Great Ideas with some entertaining philosophy,"I highly recommend this book. The techniques in the book really do work, no matter what one thinks about the philosophy behind it. I'm 23 and have been running regularly for about 12 years, though only semi-competitively for about a year. In my sophomore year in college, I was training for the possibility of going into OCS and ended up overtraining. I suffered a relatively serious stress fracture by doing the things that the author of this book warns against. I recently completed a marathon using the techniques in this book, and was amazed at the improvement in my time, and the way my body felt after the race. These techniques are solid, especially for experienced runners looking to improve their distances/times. The Eastern philosophy sprinkled throughout the book is entertaining and, as with all philosophy, good brain candy to chew on."
+2,A Beautiful Find,Many young pianists have the manual skills and dexterity to master these pieces but . . . the feeling and interpretation that Ms Bardin brings to us here in nothing less than marvelous. She puts you in another world.
+2,no such thing as a good anime ending!!!,Great disc the makes up for how slow paced season two part 1 went but it felt at times this disc was a lil too fast paced esp. on how some of the fist were getting beat up but still very entertaining wanted to see a lil more form to the fighters kind of how season one wanted to portray the martial arts mostly all out brawler at times not bad i guess still very entertaining worth 30 dollars yea probably you kinda get ur money's worth in entertainment i guess it to manga reading if you wanna get deeper into the story would've prob gave the masters a lil more background story but the 50 episodes what can you do :) :)
+2,Must have been hoping for a season 3...,"By now you've probably watched season one at least, so I'm not going into a story line. The romantic side of this story gets a little sappy as part of the overall pulling of all of the story lines together. Part of the entwined past coming together ending was foreshadowed in S2 Pt1 with Odin, the First Fist. While it does pull together, it's rather simplistic, predictable and generally unlikely (but that's a writer's stock in trade I guess). Still it does close out the first story arc (assuming they are planning a second). They have left it wide open for another season (or two). All this aside, while not my favorite of the three it is still a good watch and I'd say it was worth the price and time. As a whole the series was good with most areas being above average. May be suitable for teens or even children, but watch it first. We all have different opinions on what's okay for kids."
+2,real good,"Had never heard of the guy - got it at a bookstore because it had 1200 pages (I needed a lot to read) and because it was written by an old guy (well, he's old now, at least - well- wrinkled but kind looking). So far I'm about a third of the way through it, but like everyone else has said, this book is great. Some writers get lazy and write the same story over and over. Not this guy - every character, every situation is unique. For people who like movies, read the one about Istafan and compare it to ""Lost in Translation"". The story about the swingers party is indescribably great also, just in the way he describes a man kissing a woman's hair or them barely dancing at all."
+1,NY MEM.,I THINK THAT THIS WAS THE WRONG TYPE OF MUSIC FOR RIEU. THE FIRST DISSAPPOINTMENT WITH HIS ALBUMS.
+2,OK BOOK FOR YOU,"Baseball Pals is written by Matt Christopher and it is about 97 pages and it has short chapters. If you like baseball books and one were there is a kid that wants to play one spot and there is a kid that is a lot better than him at that spot and they are the best of friends. This book is one that you would like if you have a lower reading level. One thing I didn't like was that there wasn't that much detail on the characters, but there is a lot of detail towards the games and what they are thinking in there heads"
+2,HowI Rate my Baseball Pals.,"This book was a really good book. I especially like how it's a sports novel but also explains life lessons. The story is about two friends that both want to pitch for their baseball team but the team only wants one pitcher, one of the friends is the captain of the team and decides the positions and assigns himself pitcher. The other friend feels left out and they split up. This book has some great morals, 1. Don't single one person out. 2. Let everyone try. 3.realize your friends. By: Dominic, A Sixth Grader from Mainep.s. Matt Christopher ROCKS!!!"
+2,DEE DEE RAMONE - BETTER THAN EVER!,"Although this album breaks no new ground, it does bring back some great memories. Memories of the early Ramones, when Dee Dee wrote his best songs. Hop Around is much better that his last album, with several excellent songs, many good ones, and only a couple of throw-aways. Dee Dee borrows many of his own riffs and song titles, but I guess it's OK to steal from yourself. ""I Don't Wanna Die in The Basement,"" ""Now I Wanna Be Sedated,"" and ""38th & 8th"" may not be the most original songs, but they are great nonetheless. Also, the production is very good. Any Ramones fan should definitely buy this album. Others are advised to buy it and see how the ""old school"" rocks."
+1,Let's pass this one over in silence,"This is an utterly poor effort by an aging hero. Dee Dee is obviously a very sloppy guitar player, he sings bad (not to speak of his wife Barbara's ""vocals"") and the songs.. well, they sully the memory of the Ramones' work on classical albums like ""Ramones"", ""Leave Home"" and ""Rocket To Russia"". Even die-hard-fans should hesitate to buy this..."
+2,Grab This One Up,If you can find one of these units I recommend that you do so. SONY makes the definite 8mm VCR hands down. This is one of the best units I have ever seen. The picture is incredible and has to be seen. It has a much greater picture than S-VHS recorders. Only DVD pictures look better. It has a very precise flying erase head that allows excellent editing for clear transitional cuts. If you prefer 8mm recording I recommend you get one of these units before they are all gone.
+2,BEST VCR SONY ever made,This 8mm Video Recorder has one of the best pictures I have ever seen. It's better than my Beta unit and my S-VHS VCR. The sound is excellent too. This unit is also great for editing. I used to shoot all my training videos for work on 8mm and edit them at home on this machine with very little loss in picture resolution. It's just a very good machine and format.
+1,Tepid,Ugh. Makes your estomac (stomach) twist-and-turn. Halfway through this album will make you regret that you've bought this album for 14.99!!!!! Crap :-(
+1,Lousy,"A truly lousy record. ""wiretap scars"" were in many ways briliant but something went wrong with ""porcelain"". The album give no memorable riffs or chorus what so ever. Each song sound alike and after a while you are really bored. A truly lousy record"
+1,Well i Know Where All The Talent went After At The Drive In Broke up!,"First off, my opinion comes from a musicians veiw.I began listening to At the drive in when they hit the scene in the mid 90s....i was turned on by their weird time changes and aggersive vocals. When the band broke up i was upset and i felt that the void would not be filled. When i heard Omar was fronting The mars volta i knew he would stay true to experimental music, and indeed i was correct.I can not say the same for Sparta how ever, i find that Cedric's vocals are often flat and they sound more like an unexperienced singer. Their music falls short, maybe more production could be used to beef up the songs. I find comparing the mars volta to sparta an unfair comparision. The songs in general are caught up trying to be punk when they sound more like un inpsired emo tunes.......i guess maybe they are trying to hard to please......have you seen the videos!"
+1,Oooofffaaah...,Saw them live with Dredg and they stunk up the joint...badly.Don't compare them to TMV...no comparsion in any manner.
+1,better luck next time,"if sparta actually makes a good album i'll give all my mars volta material away. they lack any kind of creative thinking or flow in there music. they continue to try and re-hash the spirit of atdi.......zzzzzzzzzzz. not gonna happen.listen we all know mars isn't for everyone, but collectivly they are changing music,taking risks and devolping a new style of fusion... writing and putting together such timeless concept albums takes skill... also to have complete control over there music??? how many artists can say that? sparta take notice... try something new.. weak songwriting and catchy pop hooks will only take that atdi recognition so far"
+2,5 full-on hits,"There are 5 totally rocking tracks on this disk (the last 9 are kinda generic).The good tracks are simply as good as indie rock gets: extremely catchy, stick in your brain hard rock. Great for before you surf, snowboard or skate. Based on how good these good tracks are, I'll give it my favorite album of the year award.Like most bands, buy all their albums and make your own compilation disk."
+2,Awesome Music,"Before I bought this album I only knew two Sparta songs. When I heard they were going to play again after 4 years of not doing so this past November 17, 2011, I bought this album. It is one of the best albums I've ever heard. I keep listening to it from beginning to end and they are even more amazing live! I have not heard their other two albums but after listening to this one I can tell you I'll be doing so soon."
+2,"Decent album, poor follow up.","I really enjoy this album, though I am disappointed that it was delivered by Sparta. The band which had a very unique release with Wiretap Scars seems to have gotten sucked into the mainstream formula of making music. No bad, but I find the sound of this album to be far more generic than their previous effort. Porcelain is still fun to listen to though, regardless. Catchy, energetic, and somewhat moody... despite the lyrics being rather shallow. The instrumental and drum solo are nice touches. My recommendations to check out would include 'While Oceana Sleeps', 'End Moraine', and 'Tensioning.'If you didn't like Wiretap Scars because of its raw sound, give Sparta another shot and try this one out - it is much more polished and may hold new appeal. For those like me who loved Wiretap for its intensity and style, you'll probably miss the classic Sparta intrigue."
+2,Very solid follow-up to Wiretap Scars,"I think Sparta have finally carved their niche with this album and proved that they can do amazing things post At The Drive-In. Amazing songs pretty much throughout, especially with ""While Oceana Sleeps"", Breaking The Broken"", ""Travel By Bloodline"". The closer to the album ""Splinters"" is absolutely amazing. All in all I think a very strong follow-up album to Wiretap Scars. The only reason I'm giving it 4/5 is because I think the production and mixing is a little below what Jerry Finn can do. But again this is simply my opinion and I do realize that they were probably going for a ""rawer"" sound that the last album."
+2,Worth your $,"I was hesitant to buy this one, as I thought their first album was just OK, but since I knew they were talented, I rolled the dice. Once it entered my car player, it stayed there for over a week straight. (That can only happen with a great opening track, which this of course has) Great vocals, lyrics, driving rhythm section, even a semi drum solo that is mixed in a cool stereo manner. I dig this album, hope you do too."
+2,good,"this cd is awesome. tho i wont say its an improvement from wiretap, they do experiment a little. tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8-10, and 14 are all good tracks IMO. but the stand outs are tensioning and while oceana sleeps."
+1,They could learn from Mars Volta,"Okay....with the break up of ATDI, It is pretty obvious that all the talent went to The Mars Volta. These guys don't suck. They are just boring. They sound like every other band I have heard before that is out there making music with no uniqueness really. People think just because they can play an instrument that they can get a deal and start a band. This is what Sparta did just like all the other 500 bands in the industry who all sound exactly alike. The MArs Volta has tried new things and these new things have separated them from the 500 other bands. Like Tool, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, And Queen...Mars Volta tried something different, which has gained them a great amount of respect. Sparta? I can name a million other bands similar."
+1,The dregs of ATDI finally crash and burn.,"Of the two bands that ATDI splintered into, it should be obvious at this point which one is actually worth listening to. The Mars Volta makes intelligent, frenetic, insane polyrythmic guitar-prog music, while Sparta have found their niche in the world of tepid, whiney radio rock.There's nothing interesting about this album. There are songs that are slightly catchy, but nothing well written or particularly original. Even the cover looks stupid. Waste your money elsewhere."
+1,Mars Volta VS Sparta,"Mars Volta wins.I could leave the review at that one line but to put it another way, 15 years from now almost no one will remember Sparta and Mars Volta will still be considered a seminal band."
+1,The title says it all...,"I mean really, Howl-O-Ween? I cannot imagine someone dumb enough to name a fantasy horror this, A children's book, maybe. This book could actually take you months to read, all due to complete boredom. The story is lousy, and is not helped the writing. I can only imagine a ninth grade creative writing project turning out worse than this. If you need a horror fix, look ANYWHERE else. I picked this up on a whim at a 'just a buck' store, and I would like my money back."
+1,Cheap Plastic Design - Breaks Easily,"I have flowen model rockets for over 40 years now, and the parachutes that Estes is making currently are an embarassment to the company! They are made of cheap plastic instead of nylon. The plastic often tears away from the cloth cords, and the cords tangle easily. Added to these problems, the chute often does not fully deploy if the plastic chute is not powdered to make it less ""sticky"". And forget about launching in cold temperatures as the plastic has a ""memory"" and often fails to open in cold weather.Estes plastic parachutes, no matter what size, are a disaster to be avoided. Pay la little more money for a nylon parachute and it will last as long as the rocket.Jim Konedog Koenig"
+1,Item not as shown.,"The item's photo is for the new Estes parachute designed to look like chutes from the 60's. The chute was solid red, not the classic checkerboard design. Returned for refund."
+2,Good Old Fashioned Sci-fi!,"Loved it. Great classic SF read. Spaceships, alien cultures, interplanetary criminal gangs, mysterious sciences, and my hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - all the great factors that make up the perfect science fiction adventure!"
+1,Not worth it,"A lot of work clearly went into this book, but not a lot of information. If you're looking for info, some of the web references are the wrong addresses, the book is about 220 pages (double spaced) with about 100 pages that are reprints of ""checklists"" - i.e., does your child prefer to be warm or cool when studying? There are references to other people's work (admittedly there's not a lot out there) but it seems only anecdotal original work, most of which is repeated numerous times and is generally the same girl identical twins. For those of you out there looking for answers, they're not in this book."
+2,Great combo,This is one of the best products you can buy for your N64. It combines the 2 most important/fun addons of your N64. The best thing is that you never have to remove it to switch from one to the other just hit the little switch on the front. with 4 pages holding about 110 notes its got tons of space and makes it easy to store seprate games/peoples notes/saved levels or boards. all in all i am gonna buy 4 more and i suggest this over any product on the market.
+2,What a great idea!,"This is a great tool for the N64. It combines two great components of the system. With four memory paks (492 notes!) and a rumble pak with two rumble settings, you can't go wrong. Save all of your games in rumble style! The only problem is that when you start games with the switch at the memory setting, usually says that your memory pak is damaged. But with a press of a button, you can repair it and your well on your way."
+1,Unreliable,"Be careful when ordering this product. I do not know the quality of this item because I never got it. I've waited over a month to receive it but I never did. Amazon had to cancel the purchase. Beware when you order this item that it might come late, if it comes at all."
+1,Memory Pak Failed on me ..,"At first impression, I loved the HyperPak ... however - after about a week's worth of using, the memory side of the pak became corrupted and crashed on me - and the rumble side sometimes goes off on its own tangent and does whatever it wants to.The rumble, however, is still operational and a great feature - the 2x rumble really makes games come alive ..."
+1,Poor Quality Product and Poor Service!,"The poster arrived quickly, but it was very poor quality. It was blurry and was obviously a photo of the real thing that was then blown up on a copy machine. I emailed the supplier multiple times with no response. I called and was given instructions on how to return the poster. Sent it back, but no credit to my account or acknowledgement. I finally gave up, which is what they probably expected. Won't do service with this supplier again."
+2,How It All Started,"It had to be God's Providence. Bill Gaither and the members of the Vocal Band at that time invited a few friends and mentors to join them in the Gaither's studio to record ""Where Could I Go."" But ""it just so happened"" that the cameras kept rolling when the song was finished. What we see after that are the testimonies and prayers that these Christian friends share and the spontaneous songs and harmonies that flowed from their stories. This video deserves much more than the tag ""collector's item."" Rather, it captures the spirit of Southern Gospel music. When I saw this for the first time almost 20 years ago I smiled and cried as I sang along. I grew up with these voices in my head, their songs part of my spiritual heritage. It was like...coming home."
+2,Thrilled!,We are thrilled to have received 'The Gaither Vocal Band: Homecoming' in excellent condition. This DVD is inspirational and a blessing to see/hear. I happily Ordered it secondhand through Amazon.com knowing that it would arrive in New Zealand promptly and without difficulty of any kind. We highly recommend this video confident that it will be a means of blessing to all who see/hear it. Thank you everyone concerned!
+1,Just for Collectors,"This DVD should be labeled as ""Collector's Edition"". It's the first recorded by Bill Gaither and it's completely different that Homecoming as we know today. Video and audio quality is poor. It's just a group of friends singing around a piano. There are times when mic cable is in front of camera!"
+1,contains polyethylene glycol,I was so surprised and upset to see polyethylene glycol listed under the 'other ingredients'. Obviously the type of people that would order this are extremely health conscious and aware individuals. I have already sent this back unopened. I will see if I can find a similar product without the chemicals.
+1,Product may be spoiled...hit or miss.,"I had no issues with my initial order. The first box was 100% useable, so I went ahead and ordered two more. What a waste! Second box had 4 bad tablets...ok, not so good but I overlooked it. Last box: about one out of three effervescent tablets were spoiled, and by spoiled, I mean there was either a brown smelly and badly decomposed tablet or some nasty rotten black goo in each of the packets. I can't speak to the effectiveness of this product yet, but I was hoping that it would at least be useable! Bad batch perhaps, but TWO boxes!? Unfortunately, I missed the product return deadline by less than two weeks because I didn't discover the bad tablets in time."
+2,flat and tone stomach!! reneemariejones@aol.com,"This product is the best. I have been on it for 3 years. It takes six weeks to notice a difference.,and. 6 months to see a difference. The key to lose fat is toning; this product does helps with that! As we age our body needs protien to supply energy, and balance our homones. I take this product during the day and one packet at night. I am 42 years old : My results are a flat tone stomach., younger skin., and consistant weight of 125. I also take nutracutics vitamins. Email me if you have questions."
+2,Superb,"I am really happy with the result of this product. Just follow the instruction, take it regularly. You'll be able to get the result within one week. Now I feel better refreshed, better smashed. Thanks to the company for making it available in the amazon."
+2,Lots of information,"I had been looking for a book like this one for a long time and this one fills the bill. However, you're going to need a magnifying glass to read it- the print is REALLY small. I guess they had to use a small font to keep the book a reasonable size, but it induces more than a little eyestrain if you read it for more than a few minutes at a time."
+1,These are full frame. Original releases were widescreen!!!,"Wake of Death and In Hell, should have been released in theaters in the U.S. Wake of Death played theaters in Europe and was a hit. In the U.S. they both could have been Van Damm's comeback films. Derailed- stinks. If your a film junkie, do not buy this triple feature. All 3 films are full screen. You really only need Wake Of Death and In Hell. I purchased both from Amazon marketplace sellers and got them cheaper than the cost of this set. In fact Wake Of Death was the best $3.00 movie I ever purchased. (.01 cent plus 2.99 for shipping) Whats funny, I am not a fan of JCVD, I just kept reading great reviews on both films and the fact that Ringo Lam and Simon Yam where involved (One of my favorite HK directors and I am a fan of Simon Yam)in the making of each film."
+2,Buy this Van Damme Double pack!,"Derailed-No stars! Everything in this movie really is horrible! Fights, story, music, editing, effects, etc. Do not watch this one!Wake of death-3 1/2 stars! Now this is more like it! The story telling can be a little sloppy at times but for a low budget movie this one caught me off guard. Decent Action, great acting by Van Damme! He is so much more interesting as a dark or broken character. And 100 times better than Derailed! LOLIn Hell-3 1/2 stars! Another good straight to video film for Damme! Decent fights and good performance by Damme! I thoughtit was interesting that Damme was not a fighter but a regular guy turned into an animal. Alot better than the cheesy Death Warrant film!So in my opinion these are two of his best straight to video films, buy if your a fan and stay away from Derailed! LOL"
+1,Not bad except ?,I was dissapointed to find that In Hell was not on any of the disc.I thought I was getting three movies but dont know what happened?
+1,Unimpressive and unhelpful,"I purchased this book to help me with ideas for homeschooling my children. This book is the longest in my collection but it is the least informative. The first 100 pages or so deride the current efforts of public schools, yet offer little advice except ""turn off the television"" and ""read to your children"". The most interesting and helpful information in the book was taken directly from the Core Curriculum Series, which is a useful resource for parents who want to ensure that their child is receiving a good education. This book is preachy and redundant."
+1,Waste of time,"This book is advocating an elitist and pointless view of education. Bennett, has missed the core issues of what it means to be an educated person, especially in our every widening (global) society. Bennett advocates a people who are full of facts and ""trivia"" knowledge rather than pushing students to be critical thinkers who can solve problems, read with intelligence, and interact with the world from a stance of tolerance and intelligence. There is no ""yard stick"" that can measure intelligence. What rubbish. This book is designed to shame parents rather then educate anyone. Don't waste your time."
+2,A Must-Read for all Parents of Children K-8,"If you are assuming that your child's school is doing a fine job of educating your child or that your child's education is similar to the one you received, you must read Bennett's book. He carefully explains what to look for at your child's school and what your child should be learning and probably isn't learning. I recommend this book to all parents of k-8 children, especially those in the public schools."
+2,An important tool in supervising your kids' education.,"I am not a professional educator or homeschooler, but as a Dad I need to be sure my kids are learning the things they need to learn. This is a very helpful resource to me because it gives an overview of what kids should be learning at each stage along the way. (Fortunately, my kids' school seems to be doing pretty well in most areas.) This resource helps me plan what areas to supplement with home reading and projects."
+2,Superb and useful book,"A thorough and useful book. Shows practical ways and guidelines/checklists to evaluate whether the school is teaching your kids, or wasting their time. While the book concentrates on helping your kids take advantage of (or survive!) public schools and other schools, there is also a lot of fascinating info showing how the schools have degenerated and why.One of the most useful parts of the book is factual and practical advice about dealing with schools and problem teachers. For example, what to do if your kid is assigned to a useless stupid and incompetent teacher. A situation which, in these days of affirmative action and ""dumbing down,"" occurs far too often."
+1,A good yarn,A reasonable read. Good story line although I expected it to be about captain cochrane himself. Worth a look at.
+2,Loved it,Havent been able to find this album in years. Great buy! If you haven't heard it and like odd ball music with a flare of ronchyness this is it
+2,Loooove it!,"Had the cassette when I was 16, missed having it and had the chance to purchase it again. Fast shipping, great condition, just love it!"
+2,Corn Farm Boy - Lois Lenski,"This is a wonderful book about farm life in the 1950's, written from the viewpoint of a 12 year old boy, called here Dick. He does all the things farm kids did in those days. He fakes sickness so he can be home when the new tractor drives in the lane, rides the cows, makes pets of everything, falls in the creek. His dad farms on the contour and the neighbors think he is crazy. Lois was in the habit of visiting the homes of children in whatever part of the country she wrote about, got to know the kids by staying with them a spell, and then wrote about them. I highly recommend all the Lois Lenski regional books."
+2,Using Borland Paradox 7 for Windows 95 & NT,"After several months of searching, as this book was already out of print, I finally located a used copy and it turned into the best buy for me in a long time. With an extensive index and related subject references at the end of each chapter, navigating the book is easy. It's size is enough to make most readers weak in the knees, but if it's treated more as a reference book to be used as the situation arises, you'll soon reserve a place of honor on the desk for easy reach. Most of the instructions are easy to understand, even for beginners like myself. There are some areas I've avoided for when I feel more comfortable, but that is a very small portion of the book. I do sometimes wish the examples were a little less basic to help take the reader beyond the very simplest concepts of database management. But, then again that's what really makes this book so helpful in the first place. After two years of regular use, I still refer to it for a refresher."
+2,its a great pmp,it is one of the the best pmp's around . a great LCD and really good looks wit a 30GB capacity . well the price is a bit on the expensive side ........when compared to the archos AV420 which is at 306$ wit the capability of video recording facility . . . . .well i bought a creative and i dont regret it at all . . . . . excpt they could have put in the recording facility .it will be the best one around .
+2,Full satisfy,"The Zen vision allow to store thousands of family pictures ,Favorites MP3 songs and full disks you have,Control each user use with his own play list,and store films you can easy connect and look through your TV or personaly in the Zen Vision screen.Good control and arrange softwares came together."
+2,Perfect,"I was a little concerned about buying this item by the Internet, but everything was really easy and the service was perfect. The items arrived in very good conditions and on time. Wonderful service!"
+2,Zen Vision---Very nice,"The Zen Vision 30 GB is an awsome multimedia player. It is easy to use, comes with great software, and complete with an FM radio.This unit leaves the Apple Ipod video eating dust."
+2,Creative Zen Vision 30 GB Multimedia Player (white),"I just love my Multimedia Player. I can play songs, listen to books and store pictures to carry around with me. The screen is big and sharp so you can see pictures very well. I have not tried to play videos on it yet and I have not had any problems so I don't have any complaints."
+1,Barely Better Than The Previous Version,"I had my Creative Zen Vision for all of about 3 hours. Having previously owned a 20GB Creative Zen Portable Media Center and being completely unsatisfied with it I was really hoping that Creative had gone the extra mile and learned from their past effort. Well, 3 hours into things I discovered they did a few things right but one thing horribly wrong. The screen quality is just plain awful. If people are finding a decent angle at which to hold their's then that's great, I couldn't find one at all. You'll spend more time fidgeting, trying to find an optimum angle than you'll ever spend actually enjoying a movie on the thing. It's simply a cheap lousy screen.The rest of the unit is fine. The construction is solid, the interface very easy to use (though the included software isn't all that great), and even the sound is pretty good - but let's face it, we buy these things to watch movies on and if they can't handle that then what good are they?"
+1,freeze,"I own the Zen Xtra, thought this was a upgrade, wrong, this unit functions like the ipod, no search function, poor screen vision and after 2 hours it froze had to remove battery to reboot. not what you expect from creative labs"
+2,Somewhat Difficult yet Fun,"The Sunsout No Room at The Inn Puzzle has oddly shaped pieces that are somewhat difficult to put together. I am currently still working on it, but so far, it looks great! I would recommend this puzzle to anyone with a little extra time on their hands and the love of solving puzzles. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase."
+2,Great Christmas puzzle for the whole family to enjoy,"This puzzle was delivered on time as stated by the company. The puzzle has been great fun for our family in preparation for Christmas. Advent is a time to anticipate Christ's birth, what better way than with a Nativity scene puzzle?"
+2,Old Gold -- New Studio Renditions by the Original Artists,"I thought I was buying a compilation of original recordings that I had heard and loved while listening to them on the radio. Several of them are one-hit wonders. Imagine my surprise as, while listening, I realized that these for the most part are not original recordings, but are studio recordings by the original artists.For me it is like having the artists in my living room or car, singing their special spin on fond aural memory.A couple of the songs are hilarious spins. For example, ""Tell Laura I Love Her"" almost got me in an accident when I was driving it was so hilaripoignant. There is a song about a mule skinner on one of the CDs I never heard before. It sounds like a mule skinner on moonshine to me! lolYou will be lucky to find the recordings I was lucky enough to stumble across in this 3-disk compilation. Good luck to you in finding them!"
+2,"Good book, but not so great ending",This was the first Brenda Jackson book I've read. I was really into the book the whole time but was greatly disappointed in the ending. It seemed to me as thought the author put a lot of details and drama throughout the book and then such a flat/dry ending. Overall a good read. I do recommend it.
+2,It Was Hard To Put Down!!,I like everything that I've read from Ms. Jackson and this is no exception. I had a hard time putting this book down and just finished reading it and now I am sorry it's over.
+2,Good book for the prepared reader,"This is a reissue of a 1964 work. MacIntyre provides a new introduction that critically reviews what he sees as the strength and weaknesses of the book. The book itself, however, is unchanged from the 1964 text.Beginners will find this a difficult book to work through. MacIntyre presumes the reader has a basic understanding of the ideas and philosophers he discusses.But for those with adequate background this is a wonderful book, full of many insights. Be warned, though, this book is not a neutral review of the subject matter. In this book MacIntyre lays the groundwork for his own particular version of ethics (developed most fully in After Virtue).Much of the book is dense and part of it is, arguably, poorly written. But it is worth the work needed to get through it."
+1,Not a lot to recommend.,"This series is my first experience reading Moorcock. I am usually an avid reader, but I kept finding myself making excuses to do anything except get back to this book. The characters lack sympathy and depth. There are plenty of battles, but the plot stringing them together feels stale and sketchy. I'll probably finish the series out of sheer stubbornness, but I wouldn't recommend this book or the series to someone who is not already a fan of the author."
+2,Super Reader,"Despite Dorian Hawkmoon's best efforts, the Dark Empire is still expanding. It is growing so much he has to take extraodinary efforts to protect his own turf. Doing so, however, doesn't solve the greater problem at hand. Heroes are made to do heroic things, and Hawkmoon is the Eternal Champion, and the Sword of the Dawn calls."
+1,Meandering and pointless,At least it has the saving grace of being short. Our two heroes wander aimlessly from adventure to adventure in a series of dull vignettes.
+2,Fresh take on an old plot,"I really liked this film. It combines musical film with 1950's mystery. It's a fresh take on an old plot. It was also cool to see so many great French actresses in the same movie. Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, and Fanny Ardant steal the show, but all eight actresses turned in a nearly flawless performance. There are a lot of family secrets revealed along the way and the intricacies of the characters are played well. The ending is typically European but not an unfamiliar device to American theatre patrons."
+1,So Bad It's...Bizarre,"This has got to be one of the loopiest films I've ever seen. Does it work? Not really. Is it fun to watch? With these women, how could it not be? But don't expect logic in any way, shape or form. (Keeping track of who is or isn't a lesbian alone could make your head spin.) Unfortunately, don't expect good songs, either. Why make a musical with such paltry material? I guess the director's answer would be ""why not"" -- which is pretty much the feel (and philosophy) for this entire film."
+1,hello kitty is better,"Oh dear. If 7 brides for 7 brothers is one of your favorite movies then by all means buy 8 women which is equally silly. Life is Weird and so is this film directed by Francois Ozon who should have been kicked out of the academy for this one. Arnaud De Moleron, the set director, should never be employed again. The set is so ugly is steals attention away from the silly action and songs in film. Fanny Ardant is beginning to look quite piggy in the face although her figure is still fine. If the intention was to make a movie in the vein of 1950s Hollywood drama/musical this film fails on all accounts. Unless you are a die hard fan of someone in the film don't waste your money."
+2,Wonderful! Fantastique!,"I was hesitant, at first, but being a great fan of Catherine Deneuve and Fanny Ardant, how could I not see this film?!? Once I decided to rent ""8 Femmes"" I was not disappointed. In fact, I was most pleasantly surprised - the music, too, is a nice bonus. Isabelle Huppert gives a scene-stealing performance, and there is nothing bad to say about this film. See it, and enjoy!"
+1,Mainly for movie addicts,"On first sight this is just a whodunnit: during a roaring snow storm the man in the house is murdered and the 8 women who are left behind all have had a reason to murder him. The cast is impressive (where else do you find 8 superstars together in one movie?), but the story line is rather thin.This is because the story is not the major feature of the movie, but the references to other movies and genres are. Unfortunately, when you are not a movie addict (I admit I am not), most of the references will go unrecognized and what remains is a lot of over the top acting and childish, and often not very well sung,songs. A movie which will be certainly enjoyed by people who have a good knowledge of movie history, but it was not for me."
+1,Awful,"I dozed off part way through the film and then after watching another ten minutes just turned off the DVD player. The film seems to be aiming to be a comedy, but fails utterly. It can not be anything else except for a very weak (dark) comedy."
+1,The French don't get it,"This movie was made just after the first resurgence of movie musicals, the first round being Moulin Rouge, Knight's Tale, and Chicago. So the French decided to get in on the trend and do a musical as well, but apparently this is much too happy a concept for the French personality, and they butchered the job. The movie is filmed like a British stage mystery; 8 women snowed into a house with a dead man, murdered by one of them, telephone cut, who's next to be killed? On this level alone, the movie is trite, unimaginative, and poorly done. Then to make it worse, at some point each one of the 8 woman will have a singing/dancing number, unbelievably bad choreography coupled with a song of no musical value, some of which are actually painful to endure.The only way to get anything out of this movie is to turn off the sound and just watch Catherine Deneuve act and move (except for her badly done dance number)."
+1,Waste of time and money,If you have no taste....no morals......and are tone deaf and have time to waste then this movie is for you. What a bomb.
+1,Not good,This is exactly the type of movie I'm trying to avoid. I have no idea how I came into possession of this but keep it far away from me.
+1,Whodunit? A french Version of CLUE,"I don't know how to review this honestly as I am split down the middle. In all honesty it reminds me of the American film ""Clue"". Everyone is stranded in a big house, one person gets murdered, and everyone has a motive. I didn't like the musical numbers and really the film didn't hold my interest very well. I did get a kick though when the mistress arrives, sees her dead lovers body, screams, then runs to the firplace and starts singing and stripping off her clothes while singing lines such as ""When the bill comes, you have to pay"".Watch ""Clue"" instead, it is much more entertaining."
+1,SEE 8 1/2 WOMEN INSTEAD,Imagine getting snowbound in a cabin with 8 WOMEN (Universal) and a dead body and then have to witness each woman sing and dance (badly) as they tell their story. Who dunnit? Who cares! A whopping French dud. See 8 1/2 women instead.
+1,"Half the substance, twice the cheese.","Oh, my was this awful. It was a desperate-to-be-different movie with corny dialogue and even cornier subplots. The characters are two dimensional and are all arrogant in one way or another(other than the maid). You just can't have a ""wacky"" and risque movie; the mediums simply don't mix as is proof in this film. I am a fan of our ArtHouse movie theater, and attend regularly, but this movie was one of the worst I've seen there. I would not recommend this to anyone."
+1,Oh no - I had to end it!,"I agree with the others that gave it one star. I was expecting a much different movie. It was trying to be different, quirky, and funny and it was none of these things. I did not care about the characters because there was nothing of substance to care about. I realize it was a comedy that was supposed to be light and funny, but it did not make me laugh, in fact I was cringing at the performances especially the established older actresses. The songs were awful or maybe it was the bad singing and choreography. I am no movie critic and so if you want to risk the money be my guest. But, I rarely turn off a movie half way through and this I had to - booorrrrrinnnggg!"
+1,As bad as Moulin Rouge,"As a non-traditional student (having taught French for over 20 years before returning to graduate work)pursuing a doctorate in French, I`ve seen a lot of fine French films. 8 Femmes isn`t one of them. For a charming musical, for example, see Sous les toits de Paris directed by Rene Clair in the early 1930`s. The forgettable songs in 8 Femmes are stiffly rendered by actresses who can`t sing and can`t dance. The drama of the murder plot is oddly juxtaposed against giddy females singing about, well, who knows what? The songs are not organic to the movie, just added on at odd intervals so each of the eight ladies gets a chance to demonstrate her non-talent. Where is Ginger Rogers when you need her? And you need a score card to keep track of all the ladies who are in reality lesbians. The scene with Fanny Ardant on top of Catherine Deneuve was, well, beyond words. Kindly run, do not walk, to the nearest exit."
+2,Leave the Musical Out,"I found it to be a good movie to watch as the women of the mansion try and solve the ""murder"" of the patriarch. Each woman has some sort of a relationship with the ""deceased"". They have a pivotal role in the involvement of the man and confess their secrets. The movie itself was good but it could do much better without the musicals."
+2,Fluffy fun,"Well, no one said it was supposed to be serious, and it's not. It's just a silly, riotous evening of laughter, some of it so 'out there' that you can't believe you're actually watching it. Cast is loaded with French 'name' actresses, all 8 of them. Full of sidelong glances, over the top cliches, French stereotypes, nut-ball songs and dances - and a murder. Dum-de-dum-dum. With skits and schticks that'll keep you up giggling as you remember them later in bed when you're trying to sleep, and with a setting (remote snowbound country home) that is sure to remind you of some of Agatha Christie's classics, this one is a winner, all the way."
+1,A dark farce,"that can't decide whether it's a murder mystery or a parody of one. Each character has a < gasp! > song, each worst than the last. Its message is the women in any man's life will drive him crazy. Sure, the eight women here are the best that French cinema has to offer, though Catherine Deneuve is a bit of a dumpling despite being typecast as a closet ""Sapphist."" But the movie's unit setting is more typical of stage than cinema. And it drags, horribly. You might find its compendium of French insults interesting. But if you don't, it's just a director stringing cliches together to abuse both art & audience. Probably not worth your time, and certainly not worth your trouble."
+1,8 Women,"I was so disappointed in this movie. The plot sounded great, the cast was certainly good, but after twenty minutes and several songs later I wanted to turn it off. I didn't because I thought it might improve. I was wrong. I have never written a review but this one was so bad I feel I have to."
+1,more than bad,this is for sure the badest and most boring film i have ever seen (i swear).8 women in one room for more than 5 minutes is by far too much.and everybody has to sing a chanson.this is horrible !
+1,Femme Fatales or Very Lame?,"Terrible direction, terrible writing, it almost feels like the director didn't know what he was working with. Although this movie wanted to be in the same race and quality of the movie CLUE, it fails to realize that the plot and characters are incredibly riculous and not funny ha ha but funny stupid. It was a total watse of good celluloid."
+1,"Great film, Bad DVD","I was looking forward to this DVD, when I got it, i wished I never ordered this version. The subtitles are embedded on the screen, and if you need spanish subtitles they show up on top of the screen, so basically you have 2 different languages being written on the screen. You can't see what's going on in front of you. I think they should remove this DVD from the Market and keep the one that ""Seville"" released, at least the subtitles are optional. I like this movie a lot, and I will have to buy it again ""the seville"" version. Oh and something else, if you chose the dolby surround, the sound is very bad, it keeps on fading out everynow and then. What a waste of money?"
+2,Reagan Service at the National Cathedral,"I have not heard the CD, yet. (sorry)But have spent some time this afternoon tracking down info on the piece that was played as Pres Reagan was carried from the National Cathedral.It took a bit of searching to come up with a loose title to the piece and some names. But I am not certain that I have the correct score.Can someone verify that the processional piece at the end of the service was a rendition from this CD? Which track?It almost sounded like two items, one with the words ""the mansions of the Lord"" and a second, more eloquent anthem, that they continued to play in cycle.Thank you"
+1,we were soldiers original motion picture score,i bought this cd for one song on it sgt. mackenzie and i was disappoint that the it was broken up into three parts on the cd
+2,Reagan Recessional,"How appropriate that the end-credit score from a war movie was performed as Reagan made his final exit from his funeral. I was introduced to two incredible pieces of music from Princess Diana's funeral: the processional (Funeral Sentences) and the recessional (Alleluia by Tavener). Now there's this hauntingly moving music. I would expect a CD to be released of the funeral (perhaps to benefit Alzheimer's research). Meanwhile, there's this soundtrack, which will now forever be linked to Reagan's funeral. And even more, Nick Glennie-Smith has now entered a new realm for musicians."
+1,We Were Solidiers,"Loved the movie, love the music. However, there are 17 tracks with different titles but the song is the same on each one. Very disappointing."
+2,Great instruction DVD,"I recently purchased both Hoopnotica Beginner Levels 1 and 2. I am new to hoop dancing and I watched both of these DVDs from beginning to end without hooping just to concentrate on the instructions. I think they are both excellent DVDs as they are very clear, organized and concise. If you are trying to decide on which one to get, I recommend that you start with the Level 1, but really you should get both. I plan to collect these as they come out, they are really that good. (Note that these aren't exercise routine DVDs - they are for learning the techniques of hoop dancing.)"
+1,HARD!,"I'm a good hoola hooper, but when it comes to the super advanced stuff that they are doing..NO WAY! Popped it into my dvd player once, I don't even know where it is now. I was so hard!"
+2,Just a good as level 1!,I really enjoy these DVDs. The instruction is very straight forward and easy to follow. I would absolutely recommend this for beginning hoop dancers!
+2,Great Place to Start,"This book is a great introduction to a fantastic author that is often overlooked by American readers. ""Zorba"" is fascinating, deep, and hilarious, all at once, and it's short and playful enough such that it won't turn off more casual readers. I recommend this title as a starting point for people who want to read Nikos Kazantzakis for his philosophical insights or for his moving stories."
+2,good book,"This book is pretty lyrical and easy to read. It's got some letdowns and some good comedy in it, and the characters are seriously flawed despite attempting to make some sense of life in their own way, through action and living it up or through trying to be more active. This feeling reverberates in the book quite often, and their is quit ea bit of melancholy. the book is evocative and conversational."
+2,See the film .... but ALSO: read the book !,"Definitely one of the few books that give you the feeling that life is just worth living. Once you realize what is 'ultimate catastrophe' or 'the one unforgivable sin', you will see life differently. If you have seen the film and listened to the music, go forward and read the book"
+1,Zorba the Greek,"The quality of the materials was very disappointing, also parts of the orignal book were deleted. This was especially bad because it was for a gift. Further, I will not ever have any item gift wrapped. It was pretty cheesy."
+2,Zorba tells us what the life is !,"I have just finshed reading Zorba the Greek yesterday. I was just like the boss who always just thinking and asking what the life is. So I could do nothing. But Zorba told me "" Do anything ! And then you may find out the answer"" I really recommand that you should meet Zorba.."
+1,"What are we rating here? The book, or ourselves?","I happen to think this is an awful book. Zorba is irritatingly larger than life, yet one-dimensional. The narrator is shallow and immature. I did not think the structure and writing to be very good either.However, looking at some of the reviews, many higher ratings went coincided with admiration of a zest for life, unbound enthusiasm, empathy for indulgence in food, music and sex, and a readiness to forgive blatant sexism, quasi-philosophy, and Taliban-style clan justice. Lower ratings were not as easy to connect, but many less positive reviewers had a more jaded look on life, did not suffer fools gladly, and would not spend a lot of time with either Zorba, the narrator, or the murderers of a suspect widow.In the interest of disclosure, I am a 62 year old hetero European male, and I would find spending time with the narrator cruel and unusual punishment, but I could possibly get to like Zorba, on condition he'd shut up, and play the santuri."
+1,This is a classic?,"I received this book as a gift from a friend who raved about it. I gave it an honest try, but I found this book unreadable. Maybe it's the translation from the original Greek text, but the sentence structure was very hard to follow. That being said, I found Zorba to be the type of person I would actively avoid spending any time with. Longwinded, drunken, sexist, and generally unpleasant. The narrator was annoying in his hero worship of Zorba, also. This book gave me a headache, and made my temples throb. I only gave it one star because Amazon doesn't allow negative stars. I found it to be awful."
+2,Great Headset,"Love the performance. Love the support. The only problem I have is with the durability. I've owned two. Ok only paid for one, and they were good with the exchange. But for some reason the right ear cup keeps going out about every 3 months with extended use. Don't get me wrong, I'm far from abusive to a 300 dollar piece of equipment. All in all, great if you want a name brand. Just don't expect to not have to use their customer service."
+1,ok but hardly worth the price,The performance is ok but they are bulky especially to store and carry. Performance is good but not exceptional and hardly worth the price tag. Other electronics firms lower prices as products get older but Bose seems to have an elevated opinion of theirs which is too bad.
+1,don't be deceived,"These headphones sound good at first but (a) they're very fragile and (b) only really cancel out white noise, making the more annoying sounds (e.g. people talking on a train) even more annoying."
+1,Poor build quality - too bad.,"I've owned a pair of QC2's for about a year now, and after about 6 months they started making an annoying squeaking noise if I wore them while walking. Then this morning, I went to put them on my head, and the headband cracked, making them pretty much useless.I've had $50 headphones built much more solidly than these."
+1,Cost Too Much!!!!,OMG......Really? These head phones cost too much to fall apart. Thank you for your comments.I'm tryin to find the perfect pair of headphones and just because it cost alot it does not nessarly mean it's made to be steardy enought.
+1,"They sound OK, but won't last long","I'm on my 2nd pair, and it just broke like the first pair. They sound OK, and the battery life is OK, but you are paying for a fluff. They do break (usually after any warranty). I for one am not going to buy a 3rd pair, but maybe in about 2 months I'll get these back from repair."
+1,Go with Sony instead,"with regards to sound, this is a very good headsetThe noise cancelling features are very good ---- unfortunately, the 'phones suffer from discomfort and priceI compared these headphones, head to head, on an airplane, against the Sony MDR NC20, and there was no difference in sound - both performed excellently, and equally, within the airplane environment ---- however, the Sony ones were more comfortable and MUCH cheaperDon't even waster your time with the Bose Quite Comfort ---- grab a pair of the Sony's and you'll fall in love!"
+1,Defective Plastic,My Bose headphones are extremely lightly used. This is the second time the plastic has broken on the headphones. My husband has had to duck tape them. Bose wants to charge me $100 to replace their defective product.
+1,"Good until the wires fray, then you're $####$","For $500 friggin' dollars, you'd think Bose might make some headphones where the wiring doesn't fray so easily. I haven't even had mine for a year and now the wires of frayed and I can only hear out of one headphone.And Bose ""customer service department"" basically tells you you're SOL when you ask about repairs or a replacement.Bose should change their name to ""BLOWS."""
+1,Good headphones until the buzzing started,"I am reviewing the Bose Quiet Comfort Series 1 headphone. I got this set as a gift and used it occassionally for travel. I found the headphones too bulky to take with me most of the time. Still, I found the noise cancelling to be great and enjoyed the sound quality. Unfortunately, the headphones began making loud vibrating noises after about a year (and 15 total hours) of use. Bose will fix them for $100 or offer me a credit toward a trade in on the Series 2 of $112 (I would pay $188 + tax vs $300). I am not impressed enough to pay this for a new pair."
+1,Unreasonable support policies,"I agree wholeheartedly with T. Gardner. I loved my QC1 headphones, which I bought for use in an office with noise problems, until they started making a noise that I liken to the noise of a nearby helicopter. The noise is not always there, and I can usually make it stop by fiddling with the positioning of the earpieces. Bose support has offered me two options: repair them for $100 or replace them with QC2s for $188. I consider neither reasonable and unless I can get them repaired for a nominal charge, I will never buy another Bose product."
+1,"Good sound, but flimsy construction","In my opinion, the sound quality is quite good. However, as other reviewers have pointed out, these headphones are not durable. I have been treating mine with plenty of care, but today, 6 months after my purchase, they simply fell apart. The headband broke in two places: on both sides, one just below where it says ""R"", and the other side just above where it says ""L""."
+1,Don't Buy it!,This product has a major default. It is badly designed and breaks very easily at the plastic arms holding the adjustable metal railings above the phones due to a design flaw. This is the second pair that bose replaced for me and they are broke again!!!
+1,good sound but non-servicable,"The sound quality is good. However, do your research. There is a design flaw in the headband whereby the plastic covering on the sides will crack after 2+ years of use. Turns out, after contacting bose, the headphones are neither factory nor user serviceable. You can exchange them in for a new pair at $100 cost. That's right, if anything breaks whatsoever, you are expected to buy a whole new pair. So instead of just stocking spare plastic headband parts for $2, bose wants you to pay $100 for another pair once these fall apart. I don't know about you, but for $300, I expected them to last a bit longer."
+1,Really cheap ear cushions,I've had to replace the ear cushions twice already at a price of $35.00 plus tax. The cushions come apart in less than 2 years of use.
+1,"Nice sound, poor construction.","I got these last December-05. The molded plastic that holds the ear cups onto the headband started to crack (right at the L/R labels). They eventually crumbled and fractured, causing the cups to fall off. I taped one side up and the other failed as well. I have no doubt that if I replace these, the same thing will happen. My complaint is for $300 I expect something other than soft plastic holding these together at the stress points."
+1,Not worth the price,"I bought these, they work wonderful for sound reduction if you only use them once in a while. I used mine every day and they did not last 3 months, the plastic above the earpads started cracking and finally gave out. The construction is definitely not worth the price. I just purchased the Sennheiser PXC250 for one-third of the price and while they might not look as chic, the sound is just as good and the fit is okay. Don't buy the Bose unless you have money to burn."
+1,please pass: no good,"bought these for my iPod. aside from the noise cancelling gimmick, the earphones that came with the iPOD sound better.the Bose sounds muffled and tinny, and you have to crank up the volume to the max to get some sound out of it compared to the original earphones. the noise cancelling is a gimmickMy old Sennheiser Cx100 are just better for a 10th of the pricethis was my second and last Bose purchase"
+1,"Condition is very bad , But they just said scraches it is more than that",Thisis only item i am un happy with amazon.com. Head phones are in very bad shape. They also damageed right head phone.
+1,Wait for the better version,"Bose is supposed to have a good reputation in innovative audio technology. But, this attempt at ""Acoustic Noise Cancelling"" is a misnomer, in fact, plain misleading. It may reduce some engine noise in the plane, but you hear everything else, including screaming chidren and chatty passengers. The idea is good, but the technology is nowhere there. I'm returning mine back."
+1,"no highs, no lows, must be bose ... but worse, no quality","headphones need to withstand at least some not so ideal conditions. my AKGs and Sennheisers have survived more than 25 respectively 15 years of use. sometimes they got dropped or i fell asleep while wearing them. and they still serve me well 'til this day and still sound perfect. not so the Bose set i bought in 2004. in 2005 the plastic parts holding the ear pieces to the frame broke. i fixed them on one side just to see them break on the other. then the plastic skin covering the foam padding started to come off. apart from being annoying, the chemical stench coming from the foam was sickening. i gave up on repairing the set and just recently tossed it in the trash bin promising myself never to touch Bose, ever, ever again. i am happy with a cheap Koss set now that at a fraction of the price sounds about as good and it still works."
+1,"Cheaply made, not worth the money they ask","I've had these for a couple of years, used them infrequently, and always stored them in their protective case. The sound is great, but the shoddy materials will soon make them unusable. The hinges on the ear pieces are cheap plastic and will break with even minimal use. Check out all the complaints ([...]) and give serious thought before buying these. It seems that not only is the product inferior, but the customer service is even worse."
+1,Short in headphones,"There's a short in the Bose headphones I bought from this vendor, and I'm going to have to have them fixed. I'm not particularly happy. The headphones work well in the short periods when I can actually hear through them."
+2,Quality Bose product,"As usual, another quality Bose product, however it is tired and has been replaced by a newer version of this model which I understand is more effective at canceling out noises."
+1,Poor Plastic Quality - Brakes Easily,"The sound quality is pretty good and battery life OK but the quality of the plastic used is REALLY poor, the structure complex and fragile. The head-band brakets will brake where it encloses the size adjustment ""sliders"". When that happens the headphone comes loose and the headset is unusable. The peace of plastic could be sold for a few dollars for a quick fix but in fact you have to get through the repair cycle nightmare and it costs a lot ... not a good deal, I am now looking for something different I can use while sleeping on the plane!"
+1,"Decent sound, bad materials quality","I've had this product for over 2 years now and about a month ago the pads around the ears started flaking. It took me a while to figure out where the black specks on my shirt were coming from. They continue to flake even though I tried to remove as much of the loose material as possible. I emailed Bose about this and their response was that I could bey a new set of pads for $35. So basically I'm going to be out $35 every 2 years or so to keep these in usable condition. Sounds like a maintenance plan to me, I'm very disappointed with the responses from Bose on this issue and based on this and on reading other reviews of this product, have decided that Bose is not a quality product. These are expensive headphones, I paid $300 and expected them to last a bit longer than they did."
+1,Good but shoddy!,"The noise canceling feature works well and the sound is good. However, the cheap plastic they are made of breaks easily. First one side broke but I managed to tape it together. Then the other side broke and was not fixable. You would think that something so expensive would be more durable!"
+1,"Fragile - suitable only for the Bubble-Boy, not frequent flyers","I am on my second pair of Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones - and like so many in the other reviews here both mine broke. The first time they broke I paid $100 for a replacement pair, and the replacement then started to crack in the same place as my first pair! So I quickly pulled out the black electrical tape and effected a repair before they completely broke again. My self-back-patting was shortlived however when they broke completely at the swivel joint, while I was wearing them. I treated these headphones with the utmost care and they still broke. I fly a lot and the noise cancelling really helps reduce the fatigue from the engine roar so I will try another manufacturer, probably Sennheiser. I always found the sound quality to fine, not great but when you're on an aircraft you don't expect much. But I do expect something that costs $300 to be able to stand up to the rigours of everyday life."
+1,"There's much better out there, people!","Tried one of these in a Bose store, oh my God it was a joke. Drums sounded muddy and boomy at the same time, highs were shrill and unnatural, and voices sounded completely hollow.The Sennheiser PXC-300, at 2/3rds of this Bose's price, blows it out of the water in all departments: noise cancellation, physical comfort, and most of all, SOUND QUALITY.Me, I'm no hoity-toity ""audiophile""---but I do have friends who are audiophiles, and they do plenty of headphone listening, contrary to the previous reviewer. In fact, many audiophiles will tell you that a two hundred dollar pair of quality headphones can easily surpass the sound quality of a two thousand dollar pair of speakers!To be fair these Bose headphones sound slightly better than the under-100 dollar competition by Sony and Phillips. But compared to my Sennheisers at 2/3rds of the price, they're toast."
+1,from a reader,"I was delighted to get a copy at last.It started of fairly well,getting realy hard to read toward the end.Being such a long time hunter in the African bush I wondered why he could not fill the book with his exciting experiences.Which I am hoping he must have plenty. One thing I must mention here I am sure John Taylor is a proffessional butthroughout this book I am greatly disturbed abouth his continiues comments good and bad about the other great elephant hunters.I personaly think that,it takes a lot away from this book and its reading pleasure."
+2,Pondoro is a Legend.,"Excepts for shadows of Shame, i have loved every word he has written. he may exaggerate but he KNOWS Africa and how to tell a gripping yarn!"
+1,Yet Another Blah Grant Novel,"Ulysses S. Grant was a complex, fascinating personality who led a dramatic, multi-faceted rollercoaster of a life. Why hasn't anyone been able to write a decent novel about the guy? ""Ulysses"" accomplishes a near-impossible feat: It succeeds in making Grant look dull. His life is presented as a series of brief, disconnected, uninvolving scenes, the personalities are as flat as my computer monitor, and Skimin's idea of plot and character development is to get Grant drunk on every other page, even at moments when not even his hostile biographers accuse him of getting plastered. Poor Ulys deserves better. Calling all talented dramatists--here is your next project!"
+2,Great Set,This is a well made Backgammon set and the Movers have a good feel in your hand. Good quality dice and a set of rudimentary instructions. The case closes securely and is a nice size for a home set. Recommended.
+1,poor quality.,"I sent this set back within seconds of inspection. The corners were already dented, the glue holding the thin felt in place on the sides and corners had already failed. I went to my nearby store and purchased a much higher quality set for the same money. this is not a good set for any serious backgammon player."
+2,Good product,"It's larger than I expected, it's pretty big. The quality seems ok, the interior is made of some kind of fabric/textile material, it's not wood or plastic. The suitcase looks good and I'm satisfied so far."
+1,Piece of Junk,"Backgammon Attache 18""Backgammon set arrived today. First inspection disappointing. It is poorly constructed, as follows: stitching is inconsistent; points are not sewed down; some side seams ""show air""; board border seams uneven as if not properly glued. The pieces are lightweight, not a good feel. Overall it's seems cheap. Not going to hold up. Does not have the tactile feel of a good procuct. Tactile feel is very important to me. I am disapppointed that the manufacturer did not have a sense of ethics for creating a good product, and that this piece of junk even passed inspection. It may be an acceptable board for a child learning to play, with the caveat that it will not hold up. I now start all over searching the internet for a well made board."
+1,"Nice board, very poor quality","Pro:Nice size, a bit smaller than tournament size, slim attache.Nice colorsCon:Durability/quality is poor. Stiching on one point is defective, there is a large discoloration in the felt, and one of the dice is disintegrating."
+2,great set!,"this set is big! it's very well made, the pieces are nice, the board is durable. I would recommend this set, especially for the price!"
+2,Backgammon Attache,"This backgammon set is beautiful and if you like backgammon, then it is a great addition to your game repitoire and worth the value."
+2,chris coys oppinion,"Although short lived, Cream had a trio with the energy of Jimi Hendrix's Experience. Clapton got with these guys(Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce) and just layed down some of the most influential lines in Rock n Roll history. From the White Room with black curtains to the ever popular and often covered Sunshine Of Your Love, the band had some of those air guitars players playing until they couldn't play no mo'. Although the music varied a lot(anyone for tenis) the album is great! Even if the harder stuff is wanted for your collection from the earlier days, you can not count your collection complete without the first four/five songs from this great compilation. The music I refer to most of the album,I like to call it the hardest blues you hear. C'mon, Clapton left the Yardbirds for it, you should buy them at their best!"
+1,Save your money!,"My rating is not a reflection of the greatness of Cream, rather a forewarning to prospective buyers of this compilation. Before purchasing this compilation, consider that there is a vastly better one available for near the same price! ""The Very Best of Cream"" features all of the tracks presented ""Strange Brew"", an additional 8 tracks, and more extensive liner notes. Also ""The Very Best of Cream"", released in 1995, was the first Cream best of to be released exclusively on CD, and is mastered using Apogee's UV22 encoding that vastly improves the sound quality of the original songs, and the songs on this album. Save your money and get it instead!"
+2,a great classic,"great addition to my music collection, classic songs i can listen to over and over again, great value for what i paid for."
+2,"Quarashi - Music of the future, today!",I am totally down with this CD. Its worth the money ya smack down to get it! Each song has a catchy mini-tune combined with total rhyme clusters. These guys are like a heavy Beastie Boys. Limp Bizkit can't touch'em! I urge any heavy metal/rap fans to get this...you will go home happy!
+2,Very talented band from Iceland,"I have been a fan of Quarashi ever since they first were being played on the radio here in Arizona, and their only aired song was ""stick em up"". Every other song is just as good or better. I would highly recommend purchasing this record, it has its cool songs, it has its more agressive songs and all pieces come together perfectly to form a piece of art. I would highly recomend it anyone who either likes rap, rock or just the casual music listener, it has songs for any mood and feeling and greatly deserves my 5 stars."
+2,"NOT LIMP BIZKIT, RAGE","ok, i just heard of Quarashi the other day on MTV2. The first thing i thought was Beastie Boys. The second thing i thought was mixed with ""Rage against the Machine"". yes, that's right, this band sounds nothing like Limp Bizkit, it's painfully obvious to me that they sound like Rage and Beasties. With that, this band f---ing rocks. I swore to god that if i heard another rap-rock song i was going to riot. the thing abotu this band is they're not a nu-metal band. most of the rock-rap bands are nu-metal, which means they're depressing, dull, and boring. this band is anything but that. they've got the melodic/funk side of the beastie boys, and the hard rock side of rancid and rage. i'm not saying this is anything too original, cuz it's not, but this band can really pull off a Beastie Boys version 2.0 extremely well. I can't wait to get the actual CD, tho i hear the albums released in Iceland are more raw sounding, and not as produced. i wish i could get an import. oh well."
+1,The last nail in the coffin of a dead genre,"Well, I think it's safe to say that rap-rock has completely ran it's course and come full circle. There is now officially nothing new to do and if you try it anymore, you are just treading territory already cleared by dozens of other bands. When I first heard ""Stick Em Up"" I was amazed. I thought ""Wow, maybe there is hope for rap-metal."" So I went out and bought the CD expecting great things. First off, like every other reviewer mentions, these guys want to be the Beastie Boys so bad, but believe me friends, these guys can't even hold a candle to the Beastie Boys. This whole CD is dreadfully boring, and now ""Stick Em Up"" is starting to sound just a little to manufactured. Nothing caught my ear on this CD, I was just so bored. I always try to sit through at least one full sitting of every CD I buy, but this was torture! I do not recommend this CD at all."
+1,Only 1 thing even slightly remarkable,"Okay, I knew going into this CD that it'd be heavily rap influenced after hearing Stick Em Up. I was extremely disappointed. It's basically all rap. They just get some people who are not even listed as part of the band to play an occasional riff on the guitar or provide background bass. The only thing that made this CD worth it was ""tarfur."" it's supposedly the first rap song written entirely in Icelandic. However, Quarashi makes Limp Bizkit sound like Metallica, Quarashi is so heavily rap. I wouldn't recommend it, cuz they're not even very good MCs. I picked it up for 10 bucks, but I wouldn't pay any more for it if I were you."
+1,below average,"i found this cd to be quite generic. the music, to me, was bland and lifeless. equal parts rap & singing, the vocals were predominant in the mix. the music was ok, heavy and slighlty melodic but i just never got into it. music should scream through your stero and say LISTEN TO THIS but this cd failed to grab my attention."
+1,One of my least favorite CD's.,"I thought this CD was bad. This CD almost out beat my least favorite CD that I have (Darwin's Waiting Room). I only liked ""Stick um up"" and ""Wierdo"" the rest of the CD is just a bunch of giberush & swaring. I suggest you don't get this CD it's a waste of money."
+1,kind of cool at times,"i like quarashi's sound, it's fun and enegertic. but it doesn't really move anywhere or explore any possibilites. i think they have some real talent but these guys seem too content just throwing out obscene expressions like a bunch of 15 year olds that have finally gotten a hold of the main office's pa system. i have to say that the people who try to push these guys as sounding like korn are TOTAL MORONS. quarashi sounds sort of like the beastie boys on steroids...that's the best comparison i can think of. if you're not really looking for anything deep or particularly inspiring but instead want some mindless music, quarashi is fun. but if you have enough of that in your collection already, skip this one."
+2,It can't get any better than this novel,"I am a huge Mapson fan and was looking forward to her new book. What ended up happening with this one, like all the others, was that I couldn't put it down until I finished. The bad girls are back and better than ever, and surprisingly, ""Rotten Rick"" is also back! The setting, the problems (and resolutions) these women have, and the story of Rick and Maddy was just so well-written, it felt real to me. What I found the most interesting was the points of view it was written from--in ""Bad Girl Creek,"" it alternated between the points of view of all the women; in this book, it took a different twist and alternated between Phoebe, Beryl, Rick, and Maddy. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about brave, feisty women and one man who eventually shows that he's not rotten. Definite two-plus thumbs up!"
+2,Another good one from Joann Mapson,"I just wrote a review for another of Joann's books called A Bad Girl Creek Novel, this Book and Good-bye Earl are a set of 3 books that go hand in hand with one another. You won't go wrong with purchasing these books, this set is one that should definately be made into a movie."
+2,One of the best....,"This book was one of the best I've read so far. While ""Bad Girl Creek"" wasnt one of my favorites, this little gem sure was. I couldn't put it down, I was so intrigued by it...especially Phoebe and Sally. Can't wait to read ""Goodbye Earl."""
+2,Bow maker book,Great book for first time Bowers. Very easy to read. Ready to try my first bow hope all goes well
+2,great books for a great price!,I love reading holocaust memoirs...I was so glad to get this copy of this book at such an awesome price. Thank you for helping me to add another book to my collection. I loved this movie and can't wait to read this book.
+2,well worth it,"The ultimate, classic Big American Horn. I've been playing one for 25 years and it has never let me down. Everyone has their preferences, so I can't recommend it to everybody, but at least give it a try before you make you decision to spend this amount of money."
+2,End of the beginning,I've been a fan of Freebo's since the days he backed up Bonnie Raitt on fretless bass and blues tuba. I recently had the opportunity to see him playing with Maria Muldaur. I met him after the show and bought his CD based on hearing him perform one tune from it. This CD is a killer! I don't know how he's managed to hide his songwriting and singing abilities all these years but I'm sure glad he has finally come to the front and given us a much fuller picture of his talents. The span of musical genres on this album is breathtaking and his backup players are the best in the business. Everything from reggae to full-out rock. I hope he has more of this to share with us in a follow on album. This was worth the wait to hear him leading the way! Try it. You'll like it!
+2,Developers vs. environmentalists,"Lora Deane appeals to Tom and Faith Fairchild for help when she begins receiving threatening phone calls. She figures that it must be either her ex-boyfriend or a relative, Joey Madsen who is threatening her because she refuses to contribute to his new housing project at Beecher's Bog. The controversy becomes broader when the town becomes divided over the new project and those who oppose it begin to receive poison pen letters. A brick through Lora's window and the destruction of a piece of heavy equipment at the construction site deepen the community's concern. Soon there are two dead bodies and an attempted poisoning. Faith, as always, feels that her investigative powers are superior to the police, so she sets up a trap for the person she suspects is the murderer. Instead, Faith herself is trapped in a dangerous situation. This is another good ""cozy"" from a reliable author who also includes delicious recipes from her heroine at the end of the book."
+1,Horrid parents and snobby heroine,"Better than the previous one (""Body in the Basement"")--Faith is just more interesting than Pix--but Page went back to the whole Faith and Tom don't seem to like their kids and shouldn't be parents thing, which is annoying. Faith is also a bit snobby.Note: I've read this entire series up toThe Body in the Attic: A Faith Fairchild Mystery (Faith Fairchild Mysteries), and the best rating I've given any of them is 2 stars, which is sad and says a lot about the series. I kept reading because it really has potential but it never lives up to it, so save yourself the trouble and agony and try a a different series, such as Carolyn Hart'sDeath on Demand (Death on Demand Mysteries, No. 1)series, most of which are fun and enjoyable, or stop afterThe Body in the Cast: A Faith Fairchild Mystery, which was probably the best of the series. That's my recommendation, anyway."
+1,Miss this one,"I like Faith Fairchild, but the author really missed on this one. It was boring. It had a weaak plot. There was little to figure out. Try another one."
+2,Faith Fairchild series is so fun!,"This series has been around for a while, but it was new to me. I happened to stumble across this book and couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed the characters, the setting, and the mystery. It was just very well written and a lot of fun. Great cozy for cozy lovers!"
+2,"Touching, Heart-breaking!","Just a few words, if you have not read this book go get it now! This is one of those books written from the heart, that cannot- but have you in tears, truely written from the heart; it stired my soul! A true story of a young girl overcoming nightmares that we would not dread to imagine, it has truely opened my eyes, to the horror, that so many people lived through, and so many not....Well done Livia! A book that will live for an eternity!"
+2,Astounding.,"I love this album. It's catchy, it rocks, the lyrics can be oddly abstract or perfectly plain. Matthew, Mona, and Steve make great music that will stick in your head for days, but in a good way. This is the CD you'll want to drive to. This is the CD you'll tell your friends about again and again until they resent you for it. This is the CD that will make you want to start a band. As Matthew himself would say, ""My pain is your gain!"" Don't miss out. You won't be sorry."
+1,Mediocre,"This is yet another mediocre release in a litany of mediocre to sub-mediocre music being released by American bands today. What ever happened to originality? Whatever happened to playing music with balls? Why is soul-less pop the rage today? Is this what we've come to? Is this a reflection of the new blandness of the American character? This band shows no originality, no kinetic energy at all. I give them two stars because the musicianship is halfway decent. A surprising number of Seattle music fans who consider themselves hip and musically sophisticated are settling for the sort of drivel put out by this and other mediocre rock bands. Is there any good new American music out there? Come on folks! I mean -- there is nothing cool about this music at all! END"
+1,I liked it better when Flop recorded it.,"Sorry tigerbutter boy. If I want to listen to Flop songs, I'm going to put ""Fall of the Mopsqueezer"" into my CD player."
+2,Works but not as squishy,"I have psoriatic arthritis in my hands and I need to write plus do my crocheting. All other grippers were made for pencil diameters only until I found these. There are 2 of each size and I immediately slid one on a large crochet hook - it worked!I was hoping that they would be more squishy and soft feeling but they aren't. Soft enough to use, though!!"
+1,Ok with some design problems,"Am trying to make due with it since I purchased. It's overpriced by $7 compared with the Spartan Sports Talking Pedometer (almost the same product except different colors for plastic). The stride mechanism also sticks occasionally and I have to shake the device to get it to work.I agree with previous comments - there are some problems. It's too easy to accidentally press the button on top that turns on the very annoying music, and it's too easy to accidentally press the button on top that turns the alarm on, and it's too easy to accidentally press the big button on the front that will speak the number of steps and distance you've walked."
+2,Artbymarilyn.net,I bought this item because mine were old and broke. I use it as an alarm clock and enjoy it.
+1,ok,"It is a decent little kit, but not worth the $ you pay for it. Little disappointed, could have used more in the kit."
+1,Gag gift,"Purchased this DVD as a gag gift for my brother. He and his girlfriend watched it and said it was kind of raunchy. It was a good gag gift, but maybe not the best to watch."
+2,Get It.,"If you like funny movies, you should buy this. If you like movies that don't make you think too hard, you should buy this. If you like little people or mascots, you should buy this. If you like people, you should buy this. If you like movies, you should buy this. If you don't like any of these things, I still recommend you buy it."
+1,Sticky yucky mess,"Deodorant control works by gluing you pits shut. Seriously, this stuff was sticky and nasty."
+2,A Book You'll Never Forget,"Wow, this book strongly affected me in a positive way. The first 50 pages were okay, because period pieces are not always my favorite. I hung in there since C.S. Lewis is my favorite author. I'm so glad I did because I got hooked. By page 50 I was so engrossed I couldn't put it down. By the last 50 pages I finally understood what the book was REALLY about and finished the book sobbing at 4 in the morning. It's been over ten years since I first read it and I think of it often. It makes you think about your own life and if you are having an impact on those around you for good. Why are we here and what are we doing about it?"
+1,Greek myth for todays reader?,"I struggled with this book from the very beginning. I look at all the 5 star reviews and wonder what is wrong with me but the book was boring and never went anywhere. I found myself wading through a lot of unnecessary verbiage that only made it all go that much slower. And the story itself didn't grab me as being worth the read. Maybe I'm too impatient and want the writer to get to the point and have a little excitement, but I didn't find it as one of Lewis' better books even though it is touted as that. I'm not a great fan of Greek mythology and often struggle with Lewis' writing so the combination of these two did me in from the beginning. His writing didn't help me ""see"" what was happening, nor why. I guess I don't appreciate what the world calls ""great"" writing."
+2,Lewis' Masterpeice,"'Till We Have Faces' is not the retelling of Cupid and Psyche, it is the story of the troubled sister watching from a distance. Reading this story was like looking from the outside in; the view of a non-Christian of the beautiful, but mysterious joy of the Christian. It is a breathtaking story told in a style completely unlike Lewis, bringing together the light and dark of a legend of ancient Greece, with a deeper understanding of human nature.""For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."" ~1 Corinthians 13:12"
+2,Beautiful.,"This story is beautiful and haunting. It is so very human and so much more adult than the Narnia series, yet still has something childlike in its portrayal of love, family, and heartbreak.The myth of Cupid and Psyche is somewhat well known. C.S. Lewis mixes classical Greek elements drawn directly from the myth with an almost tribal sense of spirituality and a fairy-tale setting to tell a wonderfully unique and thought-provoking story from the point of view of Psyche's sister.We feel firsthand the heartbreak and intensity of first love, family love, betrayal, and loneliness. This story draws fewer allegories than Lewis' other fiction (Narnia, Out of Silent Planet trilogy, Screwtape) and instead is a powerful story from a wonderful storyteller which is much more subtle in its morals and questions of life. A must read."
+2,Not the usual CS Lewis,"Having heard much about this book from a Wheaton professor, I finally read it with an expectation of receiving great insight. For that, I will have to re-read, I think. There are hints of truths, some of which I know I missed, since I am accustomed to didactic presentations. Didn't quite realize until the end that it is indeed a retelling of an old myth. At any rate, it is an interesting read, even if taken only superficially."
+2,The One I missed,"I thought I had read everything by C.S.Lewis, and was pleasantly surprised when a friend recommended Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold. I downloaded it to my Kindle while experiencing a rainy autumn week-end in Northern Michigan. Within this excellent read the sun came out, even though the rain was still giving me a great reason to curl up in a chair and enjoy the genius of Mr. Lewis. Needless to say, I spent a very enjoyable week-end because of this wonderful novel. I thoroughly recommend it!"
+2,A Beautiful Book,"I had a friend of a friend hand this book to me, obviously excited about it. I thought this was odd at the time, until I read it. This book falls into the rare category of books that I will definitely re-read. And I'm not a fan of Chronicles of Narnia, or Lewis' other writings."
+2,"A captivating, up-all-night enchantment of a novel","Quite possibly one of the best books ever written. The first time I read this book I was incredibly sick and promised myself (at about 7 pm) that I would read just 1 or 2 chapters and get to bed. At 1:00 that morning, I found myself turning the last page, awestruck, wishing I had the energy to read it just one more time before I slept. This book is surreal, empowering and cathartic all at the same time. It brings mythical characters who often feel cold and drab in mere textbook descriptions to life as utterly human, modern characters with a depth of feeling and thought beyond the scope of that captured in most novels."
+2,Myth as a light on human nature,"A Lewisian telling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche from the viewpoint of one of Psyche's sisters, drawn as a very sympathetic character. As always, Lewis writes well, with insight into the depths and heights of human psychology, and with subtle allegory and a taste for grand and weighty endings. It's a good book, not ponderous but sometimes deep, easily worth the time.Also as always, I have the feeling that Lewis has introduced some quiet saboteur memes into my brain, and that some day they'll all join together and I'll wake up and find myself a Christian. It hasn't happened yet, though! Perhaps, having been brought up on the Narnia books, I've developed some immunity..."
+2,Haunting and Lovely,"The first time I read this book, it entranced me. To put it tritely, ""I could not put it down."" This book is amazingly enchanting, though can seem a bit obtuse. I confess, I had to re-read it before I began to understand the point. You will find yourself discovering new facets of the story each time you read it, which I have done several times. It is a piercingly beautiful story, written with Lewis' clear, sharp talent."
+2,Simply A Masterpiece,"There are few books in the world that make you pause, which leave you breathless and strangely still. This retelling of the famous Greek myth explores the deeper layers beneath our daily masks to the darker underbellies of ourselves that we dare not share even with ourselves. I have read hundreds of books over my lifetime and this book by far is the greatest book I have ever read not only for its simple eloquence and poetic prose but also the quiet journey of the human soul it gently leads the reader on."
+2,CS Lewis at his best,I'm a real fan of Lewis for his style and character development. In this book you come to really care about and understand the protagonist. The twist at the end is amazing. I've read that Lewis named this as his favorite of his own works. Well worth your time.
+2,If you are angry at God read this book,"I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone. The protagonist is angry at the gods for the problems in her life. She questions their existence and condemns them for their arbitrary nature due to the difficulties that she faces.As I read this work I could see many of less desirable traits I possess in the protagonist. I, like many people I suppose have bemoaned ""why me"" and ""when oh Lord is it my turn"". Reading this book provides a mirror of such emotions.I highly recommend this work for anyone but especially for someone who might wish to indict the Gods."
+2,Till We Have Faces Review,"This is an excellent, exciting book. It is an interesting story with a much bigger underlying message waiting for you at the end. Enjoy!"
+2,"Beautiful, allegorical tale!",Lewis explores the human psyche in this literary masterpiece. You will go away with insights that you might not have considered before after reading this wonderful book!
+2,Great Book,I love this book even though the ending confused the heck out of me. C.s. Lewis did a great job of retelling this myth i had not heard of this myth befor until i got to the end of the book where the author tells you about the real tale and how he changed it he did a great deal the tale and he changed it for the good wich made the whole character change and gave her a different out look throughout the whole story in the real myth the main feelings of the character was jealousy twards her sister psyche and in the myth retold the feelings of jealousy arent twards her sister Psyche she feels anger twards her sister at times and she feels that her sister does not lover her anymore because she wont come home to her. This tale has many twists turns ups and downs like a roller coaster and if you miss something you might not get certain parts of the book. I still think I need to read it again. I hope this might of helped and I hope that you enjoy the book.
+1,This myth needs to be retold again,"This book is extremely hard/boring to read. If it weren't for the fact my book club decided on this book for December, I would have given up a long time ago on it."
+2,Excellent!,"C.S. Lewis was a wonderful writer, to say the least. I was quite excited when I got this book in the mail and saw it was in basically excellent shape."
+2,Excellent book and thought provoking,A neat twist looking at it from the older sister's point of view. She truly believes she loves her sister. Her love like many of our loves is conditional and fear based. It isn't until she is compelled to write her story that the process of self-awareness takes hold and she goes through the myth herself. As she does this her true love for Psyche and all the others including herself grow as well.
+2,Love is greater than justice,"Without one mention of Christ in this book, C. S. Lewis was able to open my eyes to Christianity. In the way that Orual bears Psyche's pain because she loves her and by then equating Orual with Ungit, I was able to realize that one of the major points in Christianity is that love is greater than justice. And furthermore, as Orual bore Psyche's pain, Christ suffered to bear our pain. This book's message is an analogy for Christianity."
+2,A Complement to Life.,"I have never read a book with such power to haunt, to inspire. Till We Have Faces held me spellbound the first time I read it, and it's power has done nothing but increase with each re-reading. There are thoughts expressed here, thoughts that perhaps each of us have known on the flickering edge of our consciousness, but have never known to put into words. This book is incredible in the way that it matches gritty realism with a soaring myth, and make the myth so much more powerful because it becomes real. Reading this powerful book will change you."
+2,Emotional Journeys,"Amazing story that touches on the raw experience of love, how it can go wrong, perception, the pain of recognition and forgiveness."
+2,Incisive and clever,"I've just finished reading this and must say I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't expect the story to be such a clear picture of a woman's psychological maturation. The story's protagonist moves from self-pity through a life of concealed pain, and ends with her final triumph. It holds up a mirror to the way we live our lives, firmly stuck in ourselves - and when all of those prejudices and ego-tricks fall away, we get to see reality from a wider perspective. We are changed forever.The book is classic Lewis - moving, funny and entirely compelling."
+2,remarkable literature,"I purchased this book reluctantly. It started out methodically(as THAT HIDIOUS STRENGTH) but had an ending that literally knocks your socks off. I expect a Christian theme with Lewis, but this story delved into more morphous questions of diety and love. Definitely one of Lewis's top five."
+1,Late arrival,"I received this book in late December, months after I ordered it and long after I needed it. I contacted the seller and received no reply."
+1,Did I mention tedious...?,"Boring, snoring, not in the least alluring...obvious, sophomoric and terribly uninteresting...Oh yes, and did I mention tedious ? I'm sorry, but this book was torture from beginning to end (in my humble opinion). With a background in both Classics and Religion (to some degree) I very much looked forward to reading this book & liking it. There is just something about CSL's writing(s)that does not resonate with me, and I cannot say exactly what. I've read other works by him & felt much the same way afterwards. Perserverance is not always a good or noble thing I suppose, as the time spent reading this book could have been better used in more enlightening pursuits.Similar sentiments have been expressed to much greater effect (for me)in a number ofplaces...from the Bible to the classics to poetry, music, opera etc. *JTQ"
+1,A REVIEW OF TILL WE HAVE FACES A MYTH RETOLD,"Sadly , and with great disapointment. If i am honest i will have to say that this is the most boring and awful book i have ever read. Like the last commenter i had to put it down well before the end. the title should read ""a truely boring book""i am an avid reader. I love the classics. but this has nothing in common with the real myth and the book is distressing. i found myself wanting to slash my wrists because it was such an awful and boring hysterical book that never takes off. I kept reading because of the comments of other readers. However i could not carry on and had to put this book down. I dont think i have ever read such a boring and moronic text."
+1,Incredible book. Kindle edition has LOTS of typos,I have read many of Lewis' books and this one outdoes the power of Perelandra. other reviews will give you some of that flavor. The content is five stars; the Kindle edition is so sloppily done that it goes past a mere annoyance to sometimes interfering with what CSL was communicating. Needs a proofreader and a re-release available free to previous purchasers (like me).
+2,A book unlike any other,"This book captured my attention quite unlike anything else that I have read. The building up of each character was a work of art, the story fantastically woven between the threads of an ancient tale of tragedy and love. everything about this book made me reconsider what I truly believed to be true literature."
+2,An Overlooked Classic,"There's no doubt that ""Till We Have Faces"" is Lewis' most profound book. Its prose is masterful: spare, stark, the best writing Lewis ever did. He creates memorable, fully human characters, especially in Orual, daughter of Trom King of Glome. She is ugly, brutalized by her father, friendless until love enters her life through two characters: her Greek slave tutor and her youngest sister, Psyche. The novel becomes an examination of loves true and false, of manipulation of love, and of the power of grace to redeem and love the unloved and unlovely. I've read this novel at least a dozen times; it never grows stale. You needn't know the original myth to enjoy the book. I only wish more readers knew about this book--even many Lewis fans are unaware of this one. It will move your heart and make you think."
+1,First-time disappointment,"Up until now, I have never been disappointed in a book by C.S. Lewis: fiction, fantasy, non-fiction-all top-notch, gripping and beautifully told. I found the first person narrative of ""Till We Have Faces"" to be thoroughly unconvincing-it never rang true to me as a story told by a female protagonist. The language seemed unnecessarily stiff, even allowing for the style being imitative of epic prose. I would discourage anyone from reading this book as a first contact with C.S. Lewis (it's probably interesting as an anomaly for readers who are well-acquainted with his work.)"
+2,Before I expected!,"The book arrived before I expected and it made me happy because I would have more time to read it, before my book club meeting.I am half way thru the book but so far I enjoyed the book very much because being a C.S. Lewis book I thought it will be hard reading. Surprise! It Is Very Easy reading!"
+2,wow,From begining to end a perfect example of the art and skill of Mr. Lewis. Unlike any other of his books. Yet just as wonderful.
+2,A wonderful reworking of a classic myth,"This book was a fast read, and coupled with the fact that I really couldn't put it down, it was a really fast read.CS Lewis is one of my favorite authors, I have many of his books, and currently have a few more on my ""to be read"" shelf. I love the way that he can be a cogent and articulate theologian in such works as Mere Christianity, but then he can switch hats and write wonderful works of fantasy, which have strong undertones of Christianity such as the Chronicles of Narnia (I really need to go back to those, because the more I read snippets of them, the more I realize just how Christian they are), or the Space Trilogy, or this book.What CS Lewis has done here is to take the classical Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, and rework it. Now one might say, well that myth is a classic, why mess with a classic? Well, read the book and find out. In a way he reworked it, but in another way he wrote an entirely new story unto its own."
+2,"Hmmmm, I don't know if this was a good book....",NOT!!! I'm 14 years old and I LOVE THIS BOOK! It is so creative and it has a lot of dialog- which means it never got boring- and it was so interesting! I loved it and rate it 5 stars!!*****
+2,Find in it what you like...,"I had not been familiar with the myth of Psyche nor with the writing of C.S. Lewis prior to picking this book up, so I walked into this story with no preconceived notions at all. I really enjoyed the plot and characters, especially for the first half or so. Then, the book became quite bizarre and abstract, and I personally became less engaged. It wasn't until the last 20 pages or so that I once again was pulled back in. Lewis helps the reader gain perspective and insight into what we have read, and this is what helped make the story worthwhile. I am not sure I would read other Lewis novels -- not being a fan of fantasy or a particularly religious person -- but I am glad that I read this one."
+2,Here's the skinny on this release,"Four stars for the creative band, KISS, and for these strong, early records. This box is new from Universal and includes the first three CDs, ""Kiss,"" ""Hotter Than Hell"" and ""Dressed To Kill."" The actual discs are dated ""1997,"" so they are probably the original remasters, and not new remasters, I am guessing. The box includes the three CD covers of the orignal three CDs, but no additional artwork or liner notes. Although some might prefer the 1980s work and beyond, KISS' strong period will always be the 1970s, and their pre""Alive"" recordings are found here."
+2,still sounds good,"it's now official. . .KISS HAS BECOME THE BEST EVER KISS TRIBUTE BAND on the planet.the music still holds up and it is good in whatever package you want to put it in . . but if you want to hear something new you wont get it from KISS... until you stop buying these things, you will never get anything new from this band . . . ."
+2,Suena interesante...,"Este libro hace muchas ""revelaciones"". A decir no creo que todas sean ciertas pero si al menos un 40% de lo que dice es cierto entonces vale la pena. Hay especulaciones sobre los actos del Mossad: Que el mossad estab intentando reclutar al chofer de la princesa Diana y Dodi Al Fayed el día del accidente en que murieron, que mataron a Robert Maxwell, que tenian grabadas conversaciones comprometedoras de Bill Clinton para evitar que investigara a un topo del Mossad. Además nos cuenta hechos conocidos como el rescate en Entebbe, el robo del MIG iraní y el asesinato de Gerald Bull.En general, es un libro ameno de leer y haber un alinea especulativa, que de cualquier modo es imposible de comprobar pues ningun gobierno confirmaría lo dicho aquí, asi que no es posible saber hasta que punto es cierto lo aqui dicho."
+2,Stop reading and buy it. It works.,"We bought one of these and put it in our kitchen. It worked just as we hoped it would, so I bought 6 more - two for gifts, and four for us. I read other reviews before I executed the second purchase, noting the negative comments. We decided to purchase even though some people had received faulty units. Of the seven total, all have worked flawlessly. I highly recommend this product!"
+1,Great Concept - Lousy Product,"I purchased two of these little lights several months ago. The concept and operation was terrific, but within a week one of the LEDs on one of them went out and then the whole unit started flickering badly. I e-mailed Datexx about a replacement and they have ignored me.I don't recommend this product. Datexx chosing a lousy Chinese manufacturer is a mistake anyone could make, but ignoring a customer with a problem is unforgivable."
+1,Buyer Beware - will not install on Win7 (and probably not on Vista),"OK, I know the specs say it's for XP. I installed this and used it slightly when I had XP, but I soon upgraded to Win7. This is the ONLY product (out of several dozen) that would not upgrade with me.I suspect it won't install on Vista either (Win7 is more like Vista than Vista is like XP).This is a seriously outdated product."
+2,Labeling Life,"With all the needs of computers, there are so many great pieces of software we honestly need to use for everyday life, and creating labels in honestly one of them. With the Printshop Business Card & Label Creator, it absolutely works very well as you can easily make and design labels of any kind. You can make labels for your needs and wants like creating and designing your own address labels for shipping packages, to setting up ordinary setups for when you need to send out traditional letters. But, my favorite featureon this software is that you can actually design create C.D. labels for jewel cases, for when you design your own music albums. It is a convient buy, and works great with Windows XP, as well as a good job on Vista. It works just as well as those more expensive label making software discs. I absolutely recommend this a whole lot.Price: B 1/2+Convience: B+Overall: B+"
+2,Good program with nice graphics,I was able to make some nice business cards using both my own photos and the program's graphics. Labels are nice too. The only problem I had was the program having all the types and styles of cards and labels I could purchase. I struggled a bit figuring out how to print on some sheets. It would have been nice to have better directions or help subjects in order to answer my questions. For the price it is a good program.
+2,Business Card & Label Creator,Received it quickly and in excellent condition. The only drawback is that it has a limited number of included art to use on the cards. Overall it's worth the money for someone starting up a small business on a shoestring.
+1,The price was good but it cost more to ship it that the cost of the item.,I am not satisfied with this product. When i loaded it on my cpu I loaded the label part first. When I attempted to load the print shop portion the program stopped working and locked my computer up. I finally had to unplug the cpu and re-power it up to get it running again. I removed the Printshop version and tried to remove the Label portion but could not. When I tried to do some labels on the program I found it to be more complicated that it should have been. I spoke to a friend and she said she had the same problem with Printshop and it took her son-in-law five days to fix the problem.
+1,Does not work,"Does not work! Missing a file, so after you create your address book, it will not print. UMM file is missing. This product is no longer supported, so you are left on your own. Don't bother! Since you must open the package to try it, it can no longer be sent back. I am stuck."
+1,Basic labels,I purchased this to create labels for gifts. I found it easier to create the labels with the templates that come with the labels (Avery). So I'm not using this product at all.It might be ok for DVD labels. I didn't try that.
+2,"Beautiful, Unhackneyed Music","The opening Gombert Lament is a stunner, as is everything on this disk. It is recorded in a live, but not muddy, acoustic which really puts a beautiful ""glow"" on the proceedings. This would have gotten 5 stars from me except for the lack of texts and translations."
+1,Didn't work for my Tenia Versicolor,It may work for some but not for me. I used this product for about 8 weeks with no results.
+2,Dandruff shampoo in a bar,This product does work. I found it as a treatment for tinea or for any yeasty skin problems. The bar form is very good for travelling when liquids could leak. It has a mild scent and cleaned well.
+1,The Worst,I hated this AC adaptor so much. It seems like it only works when it wants to. Sometimes it works perfectly but other times it turns on for a second and the turns off. DONT BUY IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY.
+1,Could Be Better,"I think the plot of this movie was the difference between being loving and being selfish in an unberable and confusing situation. The plot and Christian perspective was a bit limited and could have been further developed. There were a few special effects that occured with more frequency as the movie progressed. These were better than I expected, but could have been better. The whole movie seemed a bit amateurish but I appreciated the Christian perspective it portrayed."
+2,Bess 'tainment EVER!!,Th' Squidbillies kin be watched on over an' on over agin. Th' episodes is so fast thet yo' miss most of it th' fust few times through. Eff'n yo' like hilarity made by 'mericans in 'merica fo' 'mericans then this hyar is th' video fo' yo'! Fry mah hide!!
+2,Virgin Viewer,"I have heard this show mentioned a lot, but have never watched an episode in my life. I finally broke down and bought volume 3. I do not know why I did not start with season 1, but I love it! So now I have to pick up the other seasons too. I can tell this is going to become a new Adult Swim favorite of mine! Buy it! Buy it NOW!"
+2,awesome,"totally awesome, this show is great, season three is kinda short though, only like 10 episodes at 10 minutes each, so not too long, but still halarious and unique."
+2,Sooo funny!,"Visited the good old USA last spring...was introduced to Squidbillies and never recovered! Tried to purchase over here in blighty but very hard to get hold of or silly money. Thanks to Amazon.com i ordered from America.Opted for longest delivery as didnt want to pay import duty to our robbing government but the items still arrived way ahead of expected date despite going to sweden enroute. Bought all 4 sets together(well why not,if your gonna do something why not go the whole hog,or in this case,squid ho ho)! This series just creases me up,dont know why it has never been released here...guess they think we wont understand it or the humour but they are wrong! I can relate to the characters and despite different accents i reckon ive met realife incarnations through my years! All that remains then is to say a huge thankya to Amazon and remember...DONT TOUCH THA TRIM!"
+2,The best show on Adult Swim,I will say it again. The best show on adult swim. Period. So damn funny I can't believe my ears. Vol. 3 is full of wonderful episodes you are certain to enjoy. Get it now!
+2,adult swim packaging,"Excellent show. Adult Swim is being cheap with dvd packaging. ATHF, Venture Bros. Season 4.1, and Squidbillies vol. 3.1 ALL have SERIOUS lack of quality and artwork. I expect this is across the board. It's sad, I do not know what is happening here but my days of buying Adult Swim DVD seasons is over."
+2,Another great show on Adult Swim,"The first two volume's that came out came with two DVD's and nice artwork. Volume 3 only came with one DVD. The only gripe would be the price of the first two volume's compared to the third volume. I felt the first two volumes were a little pricey. This volume I feel is about right. At any rate, it is well worth the price if you enjoy watching Squidbillies. I love the show and watch 2-3 episodes every night. I wasn't sure if this volume had the episodes that came out in 2009 but they do. One of my favorite's is Lerm. It has that episode and I love it."
+1,i love the squids!,i have both vol. one and two... love them! i ordered vol. three from copemania and that was in early march .. still getting the runaround! it is April 21st. and i am still waiting.....if i ever get it i know i will love it too!
+2,Excellent Shakespeare Compilation,"This CD has it all: Shakespeare period music for mood and background music, Songs actually written into Shakespeare's plays and talent infused into every track. Every song is done well by talented musicians and vocalists and the selection is great. If you are looking for the songs you see featured in your favorite Shakespeare play and would like to hear them, or would like background music to play while you peruse ""The Merry Wives of Windsor"" or any other plays from that time period, I recommend this CD."
+1,"too bad, it looks like fiona's selling out",i liked her first book witch : a magickal journey alot. she took a chapter out of witch: a magickal journey also titled 7 days to a magickal new you added a few new things and made it into this book. save your money and just get her first book it has the same material as this plus tons more and if you already have her first one don't even bother with this. it's a cute idea but it looks way too much like she was just trying to make a quick buck reproducing old material.
+1,I should like it but I don't,"I would like to think that I am always supportive of Australian talent, but in this case I am not. This book is highly impractical in the main. I mean really, who could devote 7 days to working on a magickal new self. It's a lovely idea, but just so self-centred. The amount of money you would have to spend to fossick around for all the bits and pieces she says you need, urgh you'd need a lie down after that. Ok so she sort of redeems herself at the end with a small section on what to do if you don't have the time, but it's a token chapter.The other thing is that most of the text appears to have been borrowed form her other publications, and the picture on the front, whilst very cutesy, she is a pretty lass after all, is a real-turn off to a serious Wiccan practitioner.Sorry Fiona, not a great buy or unique read."
+1,What a rip off,"I order alot of merchandise from Amazon. But will have real reservations about doing so again. This product I did not realize was not from Amazon and so difficult to return I said lesson learned and kept it. But I will think long and hard about using Amazon again. This product was marked with a sticker that said $0.75 I was charged $3 something and then $3 something for delivery and that was suppose to be free. So I paid $7 dollars for a $.075 book. Not happy next Christmas I will just hit the stores and remember this expierence. Before I told friends Amozon is great so guick and easy , now I say watch out what you are getting some things are a real rip off."
+1,Itsy Bitsy Spider Signs,"While the pictures are cute, the signs are not well presented. Hand positions are not correct for most of the signs. As someone who works with children with special needs and uses signs all the time, I purchased this book to be a fun addition to my sutdents' library. Once I received the book and saw how few signs were included and how poor the signs were, I would neither use it with children or recommend it to parents"
+2,"Best of the series! Clear, easy signs & cute pictures","""Get your spider-fingers ready...!"" (wiggle, wiggle)That's how storytime begins with this book, which will encourage active participation even in babies who aren't signing.Very cute pictures of babies and helpful captions for parents on the pictures of signs make this a series of books you will enjoy together again and again.The series is slightly inconsistent in that this is the only book to feature a lovely REVIEW of signs used on the back page (maybe they had an extra page because the song is short?). I find the review very helpful, and it gives the baby another sing-along opportunity she always loves!Recommended for ages 1-2 only, as it's a very basic song that older toddlers will probably not sit still for for long."
+2,Itsy Bitsy Spider,I love having board books that are different to use and share with the parents I work with as an infant teacher. This book fits the bill as it is a common song. Great idea!
+1,no steel toe,These are good enough work shoes but are not steel toe as advertized. DO NOT buy if you need steel toe.
+1,NOT original BoscoWare design...these TIP OVER!!,"Beware...I bought 6 of these with the ridges on the lower part of the mug...since I cannot find replacement mugs for my original (1999) boscoware mugs with ridges on the sides....I was SOO disappointed...these tip over precariously, really bad design..I got rid of all of them, and keep hoping BoscoWare will product the original design...wider at the bottom, more stable, with ridges up the sides..in great colors...I wish I had bought 100 of them!But DON'T get these...you will regret it!"
+2,mugs are great ! -- shipper? not so much,"These Signature Housewares Boscoware mugs are great -- heavy glazing, large size, sturdy, and stylish.The shipper, however, did a horrible job of packing them. Six of the 18 mugs were broken.Fortunately, 1/3 of the price was refunded to me. However, apparently there are no more of these mugs available, and I'd wanted all 18. Sigh."
+1,news broardcasting radio or TV,"I am the radio communications broadcast fans, I want to reference or informations about this. If you dont pardon I want the books of reference news broadcaster Radio or TV"
+2,Great CD!,"This is a great cd, showing the traditional side of bluegrass and the direction it is headed! I would highly recommend it."
+2,Best Batman movie ever.,"When Batman Begins was announced, I (like so many others) found myself saying ""oh no, not ANOTHER one!!!"" In fact, I didn't go see this one in the theater until it was almost released to DVD...one night on a boring business trip when I had nothing better to do, I strolled to the local theater and decided to check it out......and WOW.If you were tired of the Batman flicks of the '90's and how they got worse with each movie, do not fear. This one is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest (yes, even better than the first one with Jack Nicholson). Batman Begins is, in a word, incredible.Strong performances from Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy, and others. A fabulous storyline that is much, much more than cheesy one-liners and ridiculous comic book style visuals and effects. And some great action sequences that will even make you say ""WOW"" in this era of super-sized special effects.A review can't do it justice...SEE THIS MOVIE NOW!!!"
+2,Simply Great,"I bought this DVD to get ready for The Dark Knight. I had forgotten how wonderful and riviting the movie was. Even my 96-year-old mother, who usually leaves the room when I watch any kind of action movie, enjoyed it."
+1,Poor Streaming,"Movie was great! The Amazon streaming was horrible. Several times the movie would stop to buffer but wouldn't restart on it's own. Several times we had back up and and restart the movie. Picture quality was good but streaming compared to NetFlix, Hulu etc. Amazon has a long ways to go before I'll buy another movie through your system."
+2,"If You Can, Skip the ""Deluxe Edition""'s 2nd Disc","""Batman Begins"" is a five-star film. Don't forget it. But the 2nd disc, packaged only with the ""Deluxe Edition,"" is one of the most underwhelming ""bonus"" discs ever sold. Yes, Christian Bale's transformation into Batman is amazing, but he merely talks about it--we don't see much of his grueling eating and workout habits. There's some insight into the director and screenwriter's collaboration, but to get there you'll need to page through a maddening ""comic book"" interface. By the time I finished making it through the ""interactive"" DVD, I felt like Bruce Wayne after his parents were murdered."
+2,The one and only,"This is the best batman movie ever. I did like batman and batman returns, but the last two sucked. It looked like it will be a long time before we got to see another batman film. But then here came Christopher Nolen to give us something we have been waiting for. A batman film we can say is probably the best film and in my opinion the best comic boobk movie ever. Come on this beats spiderman 2 and fantastic 4.This goes into more detail of how bruce wayne became batman. And for some people they may bitch about that bruce isn't batman that much or may moke of how Christian Bale changes his voice but they don't know a good movie.I recommened this movie to anyone."
+2,Batman Begins,"When I heard there was another Batman movie coming out I thought to my self, ""Yes, another big flop on my favorite comic book and show."" I was dead wrong. Batman Begins has the action, and more importantly the plot development that movies lack nowadays. Unlike the Spiderman movie's happy happy joy joy feel with unrealistic happy outcomes to every event, Batman Begins has plot twists, deception, and is a more realistic movie in general. I'd have to say that the movie started out pretty quickly and for a second I thought they made Bruce Wayne an Asian man. This movie is probably for teens and adults versus younger kids, just because their is some ""intense and scary"" parts. I'd have to say this is perhaps one of the best ""hero movies"" and I highly recommend it."
+2,Movie Perfection,"It's rare you find such a treat in the theatres these days. Disappointing acting, unoriginal stories, and recycled plots create a crapfest of bad movies. However, The Dark Knight shows us we don't need to be this way. Heath Ledger, rest his soul, was truly at the top of his game and all the choices were excellent actors. The story line, while obviously somewhat recycled (forgivably so), is as original as its going to get, and the whole movie is carried off without much in the way of flaw. Granted, you can pick things out that are ""wrong"" but all within the realm of suspension of disbelief.In any case, the movie is worth owning just for Ledger's performance!"
+2,Batman Begins,"1st. The Product Came On Time.2nd.I Saw A Portion Of This Film Over At A Freind Of Mines House.I Asked Him To Play It Over Again (Restart It).The Other People That Were Watching Didn't Seem That Enthused At The Idea Starting It Over From The Begining, So They Told Me About It Instead & That Was That As Far As Getting The Flick Restarted.3rd. Upon Getting It In My House, I Sat Down & Was Instanly Entertained. I Saw The Whole Movie Finally..."
+2,Batman Begins,I went crazy in the theater watching this movie. Would highly recommend it for anyone who is a fan of Batman.
+2,A Gripping and Emotional Action Fest!,"BATMAN BEGINS suceeds on almost all levels. The acting is wonderfully perfect. The special effects are seamless. The scipt is pretty darn good. Even better than the originals, BATMAN BEGINS revives the story of our beloved caped (or winged) crusader from the very beginning, when his parents are killed. It goes from there to a wonderful semi cliff-hanger that leaves you eaglerly awaiting a sequel (due out in theaters July 18, 2008).Great acting and script. Seeing the marvelous Bale in the Batman suit is truly a thrill. On a Batman scale alone, this would've been a 5. But, to be honest, though it's great, it's not as good as Spider-man or Iron Man. That's the reason for the deducted star. Highly recommended."
+2,Best Batman Yet!,This is a great movie. Best Batman by far. Excellent picture quality on HD DVD. Should be in everybodys collection. Period.
+2,good batman not great,"what i mean by this batman movie was better than the other twos batman batman 3&4 i think this batman movie is better that following the comics than the 4 batman movies that before it i think as far (micheal keaton,s verison of batman he,s nail ) bale verison not as doesn,t follows the comics and ra,s al Ghul has a pit that makes him young ."
+2,Great film ecxept...,The drugs. I mean a Batman movie about drugs. That's all movies are about anymore. Drugs. Can't people come up with something different than drugs. None of the other batman movies were about drugs. Just this one. This was the only flaw of the movie. If the next Batman movie is about drugs in 2008 then I am going to be so mad. Christopher Nolan needs to come up with something other than drugs. And then the train fight. This is pretty much a copy from Spider-Man 2. Correction there are two flaws. Otherwise it had a dark story and great special effects.
+2,The Dark Prince Returns.,"This was everything that I wanted in a Batman movie. Great acting, action, characters and plot. Best Batman movie yet in my opinion.I saw this movie first in Galway and thought it was really good, but when I saw it a second time in Paris I found it much better than the first time. Emotional score, dramatic acting and dark to the core. Brilliant."
+2,A Great Beginning,"I loved this movie so much. Everything was perfect. It balanced the action and the drama perfectly and was a very mature film. It was realistic and not cartooney like the next four films in the series. The acting all round was excellent. Christian Bale was great as Batman. Also Morgan Freeman, Michael Cain, Cillian Murphy, Gary Oldman and everyone were great. But I was most surprised with Katie Holmes. She really held her own standing among these great male actors. Overall BATMAN BEGINS is the best of the five Batman films.The Series:1- BATMAN BEGINS2- BATMAN3- BATMAN RETURNS4- BATMAN FOREVER5- BATMAN & ROBIN"
+1,Problem with 2nd disc,"Like other reviewers, I had the same problem with the second disc. I sent it back not ONCE but TWICE, so in all I tried 3 copies of the movie, and the second disc still would not work on any copy. This movie is great, but DO NOT BUY THIS EDITION, unless you want a DVD that doesn't work. They really need to fix this problem."
+1,Great movie but no bonus features on this version,"I liked this movie and I'm a big fan of widescreen, but I was very dissapointed that this version did not contain any bonus features, except for a theatrical trailer. No ""making of"", no actor bio's, no commentaries, etc. Also, this version does not contain a scene index. The only inserts are a symantec software rebate coupon and a Batman collection catalog. Very cheap packaging. I'm surprised the case was plastic instead of cardboard!"
+1,batman begins,when i ordered this product i looked at the picture of the case and when i recieved the blu ray it was in spainish and english which is fine if you show the same picture of the blu ray recieve and not like me which is falsly advertised.
+1,Boring,"I dont know why people like this movie so much. It takes forever to get going. I know it has to setup a backstory but its still really boring. Doesnt even feel like a batman movie.It barely shows the villians. Way to much dialogue and not much action. Even the batmobile scene through the city isnt exciting. It goes like 25 mph. The blu-ray pic quality is not top of the line stuff compared to the best. I looks kinda like a upconverted dvd. Watch the preview of the dark knight on the disc and you will instantly see the difference. Also the ""League of Shadows"" storyline is laughable. Haveing just seen The Dark Knight a few days ago, i can say that it easily a 5 star movie. It starts right up and it entertaining throughout. 2 stars is for the movie not the bluray"
+2,The best Batman a great film with a good story the only problem is it's way to long,"I am a big fan of the Batman movies becouse when I was a kid Batman was my favorite charactor. The first Batman movie was great and then Returns was pretty good but then Forever and Batman and Robin sucked. Now a complete new start to the franchise and what a way to start. The movie was great the acting was good the directing was good almost everything about this movie was good. There are some problems witht he movie I did not like Katie Holmes acting lots, I like to see more of the villians they could of done more with the scarcrow and finaly the movie was way to long almost 2 and half hours they could of cut some things out. I liked Micheal Cane and Morgan Freeman alot to great actors and they where relyl good in this. Overall a great film to start a new series Batman fans will not be disapointed."
+2,AMAZING!,"I got this HD-DVD from this website for like 13 bucks and watch the Batman Begins on my add-on 360 HD-DVD drive, the picture are amazing on my Optoma HD70 on my 25 ft wall, amazing detail and so ALIVE! The story is almost perfect, but what is missing is Danny Elfman music and I missed the tone of Batman Return which is one of the top 2 batman movie ever filmed. Yes, I mean Batman Return and Batman Begins... they're both amaziong and well-made movie. I can't wait to get the rest of the other batman movies on HD-DVD!"
+2,Best one,"Maybe I'm not sophisticated or something, but I like Batman Begins so much better than the more critically acclaimed ""The Dark Night."" Dark and exciting, but still fun. Fantastic movie."
+2,This is how you start things off,What can I say that hasn't been said. This first movie of the trilogy is great. Great effort was made to really explore the Batman psyche. They explore what and how does a man become Batman. I don't think you saw Bruce Wayne in the Batman costume in the first 30 minutes of the movie. This more than made up for the previous Batman movies. As a Dark Knight fan I loved this movie.
+2,good movie,if you love batman then you will love this movie! we did for sure. it was awesome and we will keep watching it over and over!
+2,You should be legally obligated to buy this.,"I don't think much needs to be said. It's batman. The first movie to one of the greatest trilogies ever made, and if you're looking at this product right now, you pretty much have to buy it. And whoever I bought this from did a good job, super quick shipping."
+2,We finally find out how Bruce Wayne became Batman,Awesome movie. Loads of action. Finally find out how Wayne becomes Batman. The 4 previous movies never told you how he became Batman all you knew was he was batman and his parents were killed. In Batman Begins you find out how he becomes Batman. Well worth it. I love the way they set up for the sequel. Katie Holmes is hot.My order of the Batman movies go like this:1)Batman2)Batman Begins3)Batman Returns4)Batman Forever5)Batman and Robin witch was ok but was pretty dumbThe order of the batmans themselves goes like this:1)Micheal Keaton2)Christian bale3)Val KilmarThe worse Batman was George Clooney good actor but not a actor to play Batman sorry George.
+2,I am amazed..,"As I read these reviews, I am perplexed by the people who complain that Batman Begins is inconsistent with the original source material, meaning the first Tim Burton film. As if Tim Burton invented Batman and his version is the one to respect.The Burton film was rife with inconsistencies in relation to the true origin of Batman. The Joker did not kill Bruce Wayne's parents. Commissioner Gordon did play a crucial role in Batman's development.Batman Begins is the truest version of the Batman legend and is not meant to be considered as a part of the previous films canon. It is the beginning of a whole new telling of the story."
+2,Great edition!,"The original release of Batman Begins had absolutely no special features, but this Special Edition has a ton of interesting and entertaining documentaries. It almost doubles the amount of time you can spend enjoying Christopher Nolan's masterpiece."
+2,Simply Awesome,"I have seen all the earlier Batman movies and I must say this is by far the greatest. The older ones were ok, but lacked that realistic feel. In Batman Begins I felt moved by it, it was realistic, it was dramatic, and it felt real. This movie is a must buy for any action/adventure lover."
+1,Not the greatest...,"I despise this movie! Well, first off, my sister made me go to it. This movie takes soooo long to get going! There are a lot of flash backs. The last bit is the last 15 minutes of the whoel thing. Do yourself a favor and go see War of the Worlds instead."
+1,Abundatrade ripped me off,Right in the middle of the Batman Begins DVD I received from AbundaTrade the movie froze and wouldn't pick up again until 2 or 3 scenes before the end of the movie. I will never purchase anything from AbundaTrade ever again.
+2,interesting,"this movie shows the untold story of what happened between bruce wayne being a small kid and when he was batman.the fighting was pretty good.well bruce is not some big time millionairre hes a prisoner like in tibet or somewhere.then he trains as a ninja.he learns from ra za ghul.raz is played by qui gon jinn.then he goes like crocodile dundee and goes to the concrete jungle like countless others to america to fight crime.in america he battles scarecrow..hes quite a bit more brutal than the tim burton batmen,which is really cool.morgan freeman plays this guy who makes batmans toys.commissioner gordan is still quite a bit younger than normal. .the best thing about it by far is the tank like batmobile!now that fn rocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he had an ol lady,but she was crabby the whole time so who cares?i have every batman movie made and they ARE ALL not as cool as this one[written before dark knight]......i say if you've watched the other 6 batman movies then watch this one too."
+1,The Dark Knight at his darkest,"Radom thoughts:1. While liking the general concept of Batman, I don't like the Dark Knight persona.2. This movie seems to be a prequeal for all the earlier films. It tells the gripping story of Bruce Wayne in a unuiqe and emotional way.3. Great actors, great props, great music, great special effects.4 The plot line is scary though, espeacially Dr. Crane's mask.5. A few suprises in this one: Wayne Manor burning down and Bruce's suppossed ""mentor"" turning out to be a bad guy.6. The only thing that saves this movie are the actors and the DVD's special features. I guess I'll have to investigate the Dark Knight persona a little more to appriciate it. I'd consider seeing another Batman movie as long as Christian Bale keeps the lead role."
+1,"Good concept, good lead, poor movie overall","It's no Spiderman.But Christopher Nolan finally got the feeling of a Batman movie right. And Christian Bale was very good as Bruce Wayne. We didn't get to see much of Batman after all.But the movie was too predictable and the storyline boring, and just a little too star-studded which came off as pompous. I can only imagine where all these 5-star reviews are coming from: the 15 - 23 age group.It was not a great movie. The evil bad guy was obvious since they wouldn't knock out a big star from the plot like that so early. Katie Holmes was so boring and lackluster as the girlfriend, truly whiny and dull. She's no Kirsten Dunst in Spiderman that's for sure."
+1,"Senseless violence, bad dialogue.",After the first 30 minutes of senseless violence and stilted dialogue I could not bear to watch the rest of this film.
+1,i had 3 different copies and the bonus features didn't work,Batman Begins [HD DVD]Ratatouille [Blu-ray]i got this title on hd dvd becuase of the bonus featuresthey were horriblenot only did they not work but they were out of synci had 3 copies and they all did the same thingthe picture in picture was an absolute train wrecknot only did the movie track drown out the pic in pic trackthe little windows would close just as quickly as they appearedbut there would still be a discussioni couldnt enjoyi took it back to best buy in hopes of just a defective copybut 3i gave up and got ratatouoillebut ordered it on blu rayand hopefully the problem has been correctedi have noticed problems with other wb titles too with their pic in pic features
+1,shockingly bad,"i would never have imagined in a million years with all the supposed tlc focused on this flick, that it could have been this poor. it's outrageously bad. the plot...wait what plot? when you see ninjas jumping around closing ranks on bruce, and if you don't fall asleep after the first hour or so...you'll get to 'enjoy' the same disjointed plotless cra#$est that i unfortunately paid to see.AVOID"
+1,Batman Begins... TO SUCK,"LET ME GET ONE THING STRAIGHT, IT ISN'T ONE STAR, BUT 0. THIS WAS THE WORST PIECE OF TRASH BATMAN I HAVE EVER SEEN. OKAY, IN ALL THE BATMAN MOVIES, THERE IS AN AUTHENTIC BATMAN VILLIAN, THERE ISN'T IN THIS ONE. AND, WHEN YOU FIND OUT THAT THE SCARECROW IS IN IT, IT IS A TOTAL RIP OFF. I MEAN, THIS JERK PUTS ON A SCARECROW MASK, AND SAYS BOO. WOW, REALLY FRIGHTENING. AT LEAST THE JOKER WAS A MOBSTER, MR. FREEZE HAD HIS FREEZY GUN, ETC. THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER MADE THIS MOVIE. BATMAN AND ROBIN WAS THE BEST ONE YET, THEY SHOULD HAVE CONTINUED IT THAT WAY. AND ANOTHER THING, PEOPLE ARE LIKE I HOPE THEY MAKE A BATMAN BEGINS 2. THINK ABOUT IT, IT THIS IS WHERE HE BECOMES BATMAN, AND AT THE END YOU FIND OUT THEY PICK UP WITH THE ORIGINAL, THERE CAN'T BE A BATMAN BEGINS 2. IF ANYONE WOULD EVEN WANT TO MAKE ONE, THEY SHOULD BE SHOT IMMEDIATLY. PASS UP THIS PIECE OF TRASH, AND WATCH THE BEST BATMAN: BATMAN AND ROBIN."
+2,Return of the Dark Knight!,"Finally! A Batman movie that the real fans have been waiting for! I always thought the Warner Bros. animated series would always be the best telling of the Batman story, but this movie even gives that a run for it's money. Christian Bale gives a moving performance as Bruce Wayne/Batman, the best I've seen on the big screen anyway.My only compliant was the casting of Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes. Why not get someone with a little more depth. Maybe it's because I can only think if her as Joey on Dawson's Creek. I kept expecting her to say something like,""Wait! I still love Dawson!"".Overall the movie is great. Finally, a realistic Batman who isnt made to look like a dork!"
+2,Good explanation of Batman's origin.,"I liked this movie because it delved into the origins of Bruce Wayne's transformation into Batman. It was not cartoonish like the previous series of Batman movies had become. After the first batman with Jack Nicholson, it was all downhill for Tim Burton. I highly recommend this movie."
+2,Great conclusion to a great series,"A great conclusion to a great series. If you enjoyed the first two films in the series, this a must-watch."
+2,great blu-ray movie,"This is my favorite Batman movie. I'm a casual fan who doesn't know much about the details of the background from the comics, and I have not seen some of the older ones, so take that for what it's worth. But as a great story with great characters that looks great in blu-ray, it is hard to top Batman Begins. Most people I know preferred The Dark Knight when we saw it, but I stick by Begins as better of the two. With the new movie coming out, I encourage picking this up for your own collection or to show a friend who hasn't yet seen it."
+2,Batman Returns For Real!,"I'd give this 4.5 if I could. After the horrible Batman & Robin, this movie I entered with curiosity and skepticism. Would I be disappointed again by my favorite hero? A resounding 'NO!'. When I saw this movie, I saw Batman like I never saw him before in live-action. The moment he lifted up the corrupt Flass and told him 'Swear to me!', Batman was back and bigger & badder than ever. Nolan became my hero ever since. He is truly a master at his craft. Batman Begins single-handedly resurrected my favorite hero and I couldn't be happier. :)"
+2,The story of the Bat,"Initiation:This is a movie with some seriously gritty action. It begins with Bruce Wayne as a child and his first up close encounter with bats. A fear for this creature then grips him. After his parents are brutally killed for almost no reason, the transition cycle reaches a next level.The Missing Link:This movie provides the missing link, the element that transforms a scared young boy into a fearless force for justice. This link is located in Asia where he is mentored by Ninja Cult leader Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson) and Ra's Al Ghul (Ken Watanabe). He develops his fighting skills, however, he fails to fully develop the ability to kill.Launching the Batman:Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) finds that upon his return to Gotham City, that it has been overrun by criminals. It is at this point he activates his alter-ego: Batman.Conclusion:Excellent movie, lots of action. Intense and impactful conclusion. Highly recommended."
+2,Great movie,"This was such a great movie. The Dark Knight was so good that so often people forget how good Batman Begins was. The special features disc is so cool. You flip through all the features like the pages of a comic book, and there are so many features. Great product. Would recommend to anyone."
+2,love it,a freind suggested that i order this so that I can understand the rest of the batman movies. really enjoyed it.
+2,The Best of the Batman Movies,"This is movie would make the original comic book author proud. The HD DVD in movie features were helpful and interesting. Christian Bale makes Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, and George Clooney look like hollywood clowns. Batman is the only hero without superpowers and the movie does a good job of showing how an average joe billionaire can become the batman."
+2,Establishing the Basics for Batman,"Batman Begins explains how Bruce Wayne becomes Batman, toys and all! The acting by Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman was superb! He is the best Batman since Michael Keaton. A very well written script and a fabulous cast!"
+2,Best Batman movie yet. This movie rocks!!!!!!!!!!,"Wow this was the best Batman movie yet. Christian Bale has an awesome voice better than Michle Keeton had. Let me tell the Scarecrow scared the heck out of me. If liked the first Batmans you'll like this one more. If you like bats, adventure, big tanks, and awesome sequences this is the movie for you."
+2,Our Hero Has Arrived,"WOW ! Batman has finally arrived on the big screen.This movie really deserves a sixth star for sending all previous versions to an early retirement and hopefully their final resting place.Try to forget all the goofy,spoofy and fluffy batman movies of the past - this one finally tells the story the way it was intended, dark with realism so long over-due that it will have you believing in heroes again. A must see movie that will entertain adults as well as children. I was absolutely convinced that Christian Bale is Batman - SUPERB !Buy it!!!"
+2,Batman Begins Anew!,"This is the best superhero movie ever made, and I have seen them all.Batman makes Spiderman look like a total loser.This and Batman (1989) are the only movies of batman worth seeing. The Joel Schumacher renditions are utter CRAP!As Christian Bale said when getting an award for his role in Batman Begins ""It is great that Chris [Nolan] has finally brounght back some DIGNITY to the greatest superhero of all time..."" That is a semi-quotation of what he said, you get the idea.This movies is totally amazing, I can't wait to see ""The dark Knight"", whcih began filming this month (March), and will be out next year.I have no doubt it will be amazing, just as this film is.BUY IT!"
+2,Loved it!!,"This movie was different, as in it's more dug into the past of Bruce Wayne. Which I loved, since Batman was becoming very one dimensional in the other movies. Emotion is the key to this film. We learn how Bruce becomes Batman, and HOW he earned his MIRACULOUS combat training! Christian Bale is extremely beautiful, and very sincere as Bruce Wayne. It doen't hurt that his chiseled body looks good if, it was drenched in wipped cream and cherries.This is the best Batman movie I have ever saw!"
+2,a little dark and foreboding but nice action film,"my wife called it a guy movie. lots of action and no romance. It is more more philosophic and moody then most action films, something i like. Lots of room for thoughtfulness and threads to think about. But with things that go boom and hand to hand combat as expected from a comicbook character. Nice movie, worth regular price and buying the DVD."
+2,excellent movie,"I have just recently seen Batman Begins, I would not watch it for as long as i could remember although when The Dark Night released my wife insisted on seeing it because of it being one of Mr. Ledgers (rest in peace) last films I must say he did do quite an excellent portrayal of the Joker not Jack Nicholson but for the context of the movie he was perfect I dont think anyone could have done better although my main reason for writing this review is because Batman Begins is not rated R as it is posted for the listing of this movie here on Amazon im really not sure as to who should be addressed on this but they should correct this information because it is clearly a mistake."
+2,If you had to own ONE HD-DVD...this is it,"This was the film that originally made me go with HD-DVD. Batman Begins is truly not just a super hero film, but a wonderful work by Chris Nolan. Excellent sound, dialogue, picture quality is excellent. This will become a classic masterpiece like vinyl."
+2,The best Batman of the three with Christian Bale,This is much better than The Dark Night or the Dark Night Rises. Bales role in Batman Begins was outstanding. It really shows the dark side of Batman and makes it believable. The next two were more corny and seemed to focus more on the effects and not the story.
+2,Batman Begins,"Love the story, love the choice of casts. Would definitely watch this movie multiple times. I did not think of wanting to collect the Batman series but after watching the whole 3 movies, I would like to have them as our family's private movie collection."
+2,Terrific!,"The superhero movie that wasn't afraid to be different. Instead of creating a world that was fantastical and ""comic booky"", Christopher Nolan decided to take the franchise in another direction and introduce a Batman that existed in the real world. Christian Bale is great as the caped crusader, and it has everything you would expect from a Nolan film; a smart script, terrific editing, and incredible action sequences."
+1,Big Movie - But Big Waste of Time !!,"This is a rewrite of my 'Batman Begins' review, which i just wanted to make shorter and more to the point-****Don't believe all the exaggerated publicity regarding this movie.This has to be one of the most over-rated films i've ever seen.Yes, the movie has a big quality to it - it is over-produced and heavy-handed. Watching it was a real drag. Just because a movie has a big feel and look to it, doesn't mean its great.Anyway, to me 'Batman Begins' was a tiresome waste of time and as phony as Batman's hoarse voice. (sounds like in the movie he may have a cold - so instead of pop corn, you may want to have a few cough drops on hand if you decide to watch this).but i would skip this one.peace out & cheers!-CrowTurtle"
+1,Very Unhappy!,"Batman Begins (Limited Edition Gift Set) [Blu-ray]I was all ready to watch this Blu-ray movie on the night before Dark Knight opened. When I put it my Sony Blu-ray player it would not play. I later read on the box that some Blu-ray planers need to be upgraded to play the movie. Amazon should have told me about this before I bought this item. Blu-ray players are still very costly, so I am very upset."
+1,It sucked go see War of the Worlds instead.,A lot of people told me that Batman Begins was good but I didn't like it. The first hour was too long and slow without Batman and it was all about Bruce Wayne training to becoming Batman and Batman did not show till the last hour. I'm not really a big fan of Liam Neeson though he's boring but what's really the point of this Batman movie there's nothing exciting about it. It really wasn't surprising to me. Christian Bale did make an excellent Batman and his voice really fitted as Batman but the whole movie was just not good. Wait for the DVD don't see it in theater. That's all I have to say. I thought War of the Worlds was better than Batman. Batman Begins really sucked.
+1,I'm astounded,"at the ratings. This is one of the worst films I have ever seen! Terrible acting, storyline and special effects! I actually threw it out. It makes Kilmer's/Clooney's versions look good and Keaton's looks like masterpieces!"
+1,A Bore,"I watched this movie when it first came out and thought it was really boring and disappointing. I generally like Katie Holmes and think she was fine in the movie, but Christian Bale was lousy and so was the plot and direction of this movie. If you just want to see a series of technical movie stunts followed by a few mildly romantic scenes surrounding a plethora of neurotic, self-absorbed dialogue, psychosis, and horrible directing, then you might be interested in watching this movie."
+1,what!,"It thought this movie was going to be cool,but the beggining was so boring i fell assleep! But the end was cool."
+1,Am I the only one?,"Am I the only one who didn't like this movie? Why this was so critically accliamed is beyond me. It was all...bleh. The action, the characters, the acting, the dialouge......it was all bleh. Sure, it may be the best Batman movie, but that's not saying much at all. The talk was that this was going to be a dark and realistic movie. I just saw it as another silly superhero fare. I guess I just don't like superheroes. If you want an interesting and dark action flick, check out the Bourne series. Batman is just for little kids and comic book fans."
+1,Let's hope this is also the end,"This movie reminded me of a very long music video without the music (other than the bombastic soundtrack). The plot is very thin and rife with cliches, and the characters are very poorly developed. Christian Bale conveys anger well, but his character makes no other demands upon his acting ability. Katie Holmes is almost forgettable; what separates her from a thousand other 20-something starlets is not evident in this film. Finally, I understand that Gotham is a dark place; but this film is so visually dark that it is often difficult to discern the action. Only Michael Caine is palatable, although even his character is one-dimensional.I expected much more from Christopher Nolan, whose Memento and Insomia were remarkable for their complex yet coherent plots. Like John Dahl, Bryan Singer and Curtis Hanson before him, Nolan appears to be another young director with great potential who has decided to cash in on his reputation while he still has one."
+1,GOD AWFUL,"God sitting through this was pure un-adultrated HELL. The acting couldnt have been worse if it was rehearsed and scripted. Aside from the movie sucking beyond my imagination and the villian being the most retarted thing I honestly think I Have EVER SEEN. I had humpty dumpty sitting in front of me laughing at every boring scene in this snooze fest. So needless to say humpty dumpty cut into my fallin asleep so much i wanted to just kick the fat f*** in the back of the head.Anyway...long story short dont waste your time, money, gas, or sanity on this retarted snooze fest....if you do bring something to slit your wrists with. GOD I WISH I DID"
+1,Comic Book Movies Suck Especially This One,"Batman is nothing but Hollywood garbage from a director who has created much better films such as Following and Memento. The plot is preposterous even though the creators claim they were trying to make Batman more realistic. The train action sequence at the end, pardon the pun, completely derails the movie from any realism they attempted to create in the first half. Morgan Freeman pretty much recycles the same role he's played a million times. I have no earthly idea why Nolan wanted to make a superhero film. Your money is better spent elsewhere such as the new Skinny Puppy DVD The Greater Wrong of the Right. Don't waste your money on another superhero film. Give a message to Hollywood that you want something original and creative instead of the same old Hollywood schlock."
+2,Gotta own,"If you are a fan of any of the batman movies, shows or comics, it is a must own. I am a huge fan of the original (Keaton) batman movies and these new ones really give the original a run for its money. Great acting too."
+2,Worthy to be put in your DVD collection.,"I liked this. It was well written and the special affects were high-quality. I also enjoyed the acting and the fact that it wasn't extra corny like any of the prior Batman films. I think Bale did a excellent job as Batman along with the supporting cast. The only reason that I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wasn't too thrilled with the fact that they took an awfully long time building up Bruce Wayne's character. We only get to see him in action as Batman for the last 30 minutes of the film. Another thing that I was puzzled about was the decision to cast Katie Holmes as Bruce Wayne's love interest. It didn't seem like there was too much chemisrty between the two, to me. I think her role was absolutely pointless and it added nothing to the film. Other than those two things I think its a decent film to rent or possibly buy to add to your collection."
+2,"Great origin story, in classic Nolan fashion","The movie is great, but the service (and prices) amazon provides for this film is great. I'm very happy to have bought the rights to this digital product rather than buying a dvd from some brick and mortar retailer! Great movie, great convenience!"
+2,EPIC,"This movie is great. Better than that, watching it on Amazon saved us from having to find copy somewhere. We watched Begins and Dark Knight the night and morning before we saw Dark Knight Rises. Awesome series!"
+2,AWESOME MOVIE!!!,AWESOME MOVIE!!! Trilling-Action-Packed!! Begins back your childhood!! Love it!!! MUST SEE IT!! GREAT FOR A MOVIE NIGHT FOR FRIENDS OR FAMILY!!!
+2,Superb,I bought this because I am a huge Batman fan and love the movies directed by Christopher Nolan. This guy is a visionary. The limited Giftset edition is a plus. You get a set of added content that I don't think you will be able to get anywhere else. The movie in Blu Ray is just perfect 10/10. If you're a fan then get this
+2,Excellent Condition,Purchased this product used and it came without a scratch was able to play it and keep it for less than it would have cost to rent it.
+2,Unbelievable!,"Very good moving, it puts a human spin on the Batman franchise. I highly recommend anyone to see this movie."
+2,Finally!!!,"All right, I do admit a like for the first four, but this one knocks them all out of the running. This is how Batman was meant to be seen. It is the closest thing to the dark cartoon series, and the comics, I have seen. The size is giagantic, and makes you feel surrounded as you watch. Christian Bale is perfect for this role, he has an underlying tension, that makes all of his characters verge on psychotic, and a few actually were, but for Batman, it was perfect. The ability to get so many well known names to come across as these characters believably is wonderful, and makes you care about all aspects of Gotham City. As long as Chris (Nolan) stays on this same wave length with the rest, Batman will never die."
+2,Pretty good,"Batman has obtained cult status with all ages. And of course I am a fan of the big black bat and own all the other movies.Actionwise this movie is fantastic. The special effects in the battles are very good. I have seldomly seen better. The only thing that bothers me about this movie is that there are some changes in the storyline which have already been explained in the earlier episodes. I think that takes a lot of the realism away. For instance some parts of the beginning of batman have been changed, where little bruce see's his parents die, which was a main part of the movie with the Joker. But I don't want to kill the suspense.I really think this movie is worth watching and I am glad that I got it. I definetly recommend it for any Batman fans."
+2,AWESOME High Definition PICTURE AND SOUND!!!!,Listen up!!!!Get yourself a HD-DVD player and be ready to be blown away with this movie... Great image and sound that will make you swear it is all happening in front of you.Beautiful colors and contrast... INCREDIBLE! INCREDIBLE!! INCREDIBLE!!!This film is a must have!!!
+2,Good Movie,"This is a different Batman alright, it's definatly darker. Christian Bale makes a good Batman as well. Not enough Scarecrow though. From the trailers I thought this would be Batman vs. Scarecrow, it's not theres about three vilians in the movie. Scarecrow is cool vilian I like the gas as a weapon and how the screen got all distorted when he used it and how is voice sounded when he put on the mask. His first appearence on screen kind of creeped me out. All in all this look like the begining of a good new franchise."
+2,"Best batman movie hands down, Anxiously await release of the DVD and the Sequel","Batman Begins a new generation of Batman movies and if this movie is anything to go on the movies to come will be worth watching and buying. In this movie the as the title states shows the beginning of Batman from where Bruce Wayne was before to how he decided to use the bat and because ""Bats frighten me. It's time my enemies share my dread"" This movie shows the training that Bruce goes through to become batman. I think that Christain Bale (Equilibrium, Reign of Fire, American Psycho) is the best Batman to date, I believe that he will be in the next movie which is at this point untitled. But I eagerly await the release of the sequel"
+2,THE BEST BATMAN EVER,This movie IS Batman. Everyone (except young children) will love this movie. Period. Gary Oldman is great as Sgt. Gordon. The origins of the Batman legends are very well handled.
+2,Excellent Movie,"I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Great effects, very good plot line... well worth the money and a good change from the previous Batman titles (which, I thought were very good -- hey, it's from a COMIC BOOK)!"
+2,Please leave your Schumachers at the door ; ),"If you like campy, lame humor, terrible acting, and falling asleep while watching a movie then pop in a copy of BATMAN and ROBIN into you dvd player. If you like dark movies with great acting and awesome characters then go see BATMAN BEGINS!This is not a Joel Schumacher (or however you spell it) movie for half wits. This is how Batman is supose to be done!This is a film well done and needed so badly to keep the Batman alive. It developes Bruce Wayne from a small boy to his training to become a crime fighter and finally to becomming fear itself in the hearts of of those cool bad guys in Gotham.We finally learn where Batman gets ""All those wonderful toys"".A great flick for comic fans and anyone who likes action and a great story. Check it out!"
+2,Christian Bale is such a hottie.,"Since the final movie in the Dark Knight trilogy came out not too long ago, I decided to get myself up to speed on what had happened so far before its release. And boy am I glad I did. Christian Bale is HOT and I loved seeing him put through his paces."
+2,Better than the Dark Knight (1),Absolutely outstanding movie...thought it was better than the Dark Knight 1. I highly recommend this movie. I also love the fact that an on demand Amazon online version came with the movie. I was able to watch the movie instantly without having to wait for it to be delivered (extremely fast I might add).
+2,One of my favorite cape crusader movies,"I was hesitant to do digital purchase. But 3 months later, still good. Have watched it 4+ times and still have option of porting it to two different devices. A great movie to own and watch again and again."
+1,good movie awful product,i love this movie my problem is with the quality of the product the case is useless and doesnt hold the disk in place this led to the disk freely thumping around while it was being shipped and is scratched all over it looks like its been used.
+2,Addictive and Philosophical,"'Fantastic, Emotional, and Genuinely Gripping' says Mick LaSalle of San Francisco Chronicle. I would add 'Addictive and Philosophical'. This film is ultimately about struggle between means to fight injustice, and their own philosophies, which, I think, is portrayed handsomely, but little artificially."
+2,Batman begins to be better than ever,"Having watched all of the batman videos, this one is my favorite. The two disc contains the movie and a hilarious 'tankman' spoof on one disc, special features on the other. The special features weren't that spectacular unless you are really interested in all the behind the scenes shooting, a lot of it is the director talking about his plans/ideas for the movie and how they came to be. The building of the batmobile was fairly interesting and filming of some of the stunts, most of it however was just 'filler' to me. I would get the two disc set just for the tankman spoof, which was a great shout out by SNL."
+2,I'll try to keep it short,"Ok, here it is in a nutshell, this is almost like a watching a Batman documentary, no over the top villians, no goofy sidekicks, just the complete origin of Batman. Very good acting and well paced, this movie is the polar opposite of Batman & Robyn."
+2,"Fun, well directed Batman film","What a great cast... Christian Bale, Tom Wilkinson, Cilian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and the greatest living actor today... Gary Oldman. What more could you ask for?This movie introduces the beginning of Batman, as well as introduce two new villains from the Batman live-action franchise - Scarecrow and Ra's al Ghul. It has a wonderful mix of comedy, drama, and action, as well as a very nice ending. Gotham never looked as beautifully depicted as Nolan has done. You won't be disappointed with this movie."
+2,HD DVD Must own Movie,"if you dont own this movie on HD DVD you must see it. Even if you have the DVD version spend the money and upgrade. this movie is not only a great movie but it looks stunning in HD. top 5 movie currently out in HD easily.For HD DVD I would say the movies you have to own are (in no order): Batman Begins, TMNT, King Kong, Serenity, Shrek"
+2,This Is Batman!,"Batman, like the Phoenix, has risen from the ashes and has returned with 'Batman Begins'. This movie is truly amazing and is never dull. I have seen this film many times and it is just as fresh and just as exciting as it was when I watched it for the first time.Christian Bale has taken Batman and made it his own. I didn't think anyone could top Michael Keaton's performance as the dark knight, but I was wrong. The entire film in itself is truly unbelievable. I wasn't that big of a fan of Ra's Al Ghoul before this movie, but he was the best villain for it. Cillian Murphey was also the perfect choice for Scarecrow. Overall, everyone was right for who they portrayed in the movie.Let's not forget the locations that we see in this movie. All truly breath taking. Batman fans rejoice! This is a movie that is not something you should miss. Every single person owes it to themselves to see this movie. One of the best movies of last year."
+1,misleading representation,"The movie is fine. What is misrepresented is what is included. All the reviews comment about two disks and all the extras included. My blu ray only contained a disk inside. NOTHING else. Not even the warning about copyright like the pictures show.I dont know why amazon shows reviews for different products....I was expecting the extra disk.For the 9$ I paid, its not worth my effort to do anything, but I wanted the two disk version, and would have bought it for the few extra bucks it would have costs....."
+1,"Bad Quality, bad sound.","The movie has bad quality and bad sound. I have a sony blu ray player and i stream really high quality movies, but this movie was a bad experience."
+1,"Not the product showed, no inside artwork","The movie is great but the most dissapointing thing is that the product is wrong, the metal case has no inside art work, it is not the version I want. How could this happen?? It is not worth 39.9 at all!"
+1,Don't waste the cash on the Two Disc Ed.,"Batman Begins is freakin awesome...but there are technical flaws with the two-disc edition. The second disc has the copyright infringment notice and the WB logo, and nothing else. There are a few reviews siting this same problem, but I had Amazon to send me another copy only to find the same problem with this one too. There seems to be a conspiracy afoot!!"
+1,Ninja Batman????,"Bruce Wayne trained as a ninja? He could single-handedly defeat all the other ninjas, including his mentors? He got all his weapons and gadgets from an inventor in his late father's company? Where did he park his batmobile when he was fighting thugs and rescuing his girlfriend? How did he drive the batmobile there without being noticed in the first place? The ninjas were going to kill him, but when the giant beam fell on him, they just left him alone, to be rescued by the butler???They tried to fit all the pieces in, but ended up leaving too many holes."
+1,If your a Batman fan you'll love it.,This movie was sorta hard for me to get into. I felt like it left out some crucial points and didn't really show the depth of Bruce Wayne's character. Towards the end though I really like it because it started getting action packed and leaving me wanting more but I was very disappointed with the way it ended. It could've been better.
+1,GOOD FILMS DON'Y CANCEL OUT OTHERS!,"THIS FILM IS UTTERLY TERRIBLE IN THE WAY THAT IT CANCELS OUT THE ORIGINAL BATMAN MOVIE AND BATMAN RETURNS. TURNS OUT JACK NAPPIER DIDNT KILL BRUCE WAYNE'S PARENTS, IT WAS SOME OTHER BLOKE. THAT IS THE MAIN THING THAT BOTHERED ME ABOUT THIS FILM. ALSO AT THE END THE JOKER SEEMS TO BE HANDIN OUT CARDS. DONT THINK SO. NAPPIER FELL INTO A BOWL OF ACID AND TURNED INTO THE JOKER. HE ISNT THE SORT OF GUY TO GO THROWIN JOKER CARDS ABOUT. VERY STUPID. BATMAN AND BATMAN RETURNS ARE THE BEST BATMAN FILMS MADE. KEATON MUST BE OUTRAGED CUS I WOULD BE IF I WAS HIM!"
+1,Blank- Man Begins,"Batman Begins would've been a better movie had it been it's own original character. Although comical at times and the constant changing lead actors playing Batman (i.e. Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer & George Clooney), the consistency was there. Batman Begins and doesn't quite offer an insight as to what you're watching. Is he in Tibet? Okay, halfway in you find out why he was locked up. Batman Begins tried to be darker than it was. The unimpressive BatMobile (Hummer, dune buggie dragster fusion). Maybe the new generation of kids will enjoy this. But as a new twist on Batman, 2 stars. As a standalone hero, Begins would deserve maybe 4 stars."
+1,CRUMMIEST I EVER SAW,THIS MOVIE SUCKED BALE SOUNDS LIKE FROGGY OF OUR GANG AS BATMAN - FIGHT SCENES SOLID CRAP - BALE HORRIBLE BATMAN - WORST I EVER SAW - IF I COULD GIVE IT A MOON INSREAD OF ONE STAR I WOULD MOON IT!!!!
+1,Typical Current Hollywood Garbage,"I don't know why they called this movie Batman. Maybe it should have been called Ninja man. This is not any Batman I know or would want to know. The plot and character development of this film are sorely lacking even for a comic based character- as it relies entirely on non- stop action. I enjoyed action films when Arnold was the big star of the time, but Batman Begins lacks any real excitement and is incredibly over-serious and lacking in humour.Christian Bale lacks any personality as Batman. Michael Keaton was infinitely superior. Bale has no sense of humour, is anything but handsome or physically imposing and someone who is certainly not suited for any leading role other than American Psycho."
+1,Don't Waste Your Money or Your Time!,"Boring, dragged out, thought it would never end! This movie is terrible!!!!! NOT fun like the other Batman movies!!!!!"
+2,AWESUMENESS!!,Great buy!! For all batman fans that love the make of the batmobile....will love the extra footage of how the make withstand all the other past models of batmobiles....
+2,Better than spiderman and x-men,"Yeah I said it big deal. Everyone is in this big hype of Spiderman and X-Men.Their used to fake action scenes not real action scenes like batman begins Both those movies sucked. What you want batman to act like a punk like wolverine or spiderman. Batman Begins is the real deal. Everyone is in denial that this movie is good. There just jealous that D.C. not Marvel came out with a better movie. Though I like marvel comics, Hollywood has ruind The Marvel moive franchise.I hope that SuperMan Returns will be just as good. D.C is coming back stronger than ever."
+2,Batman Reigns,"I have seen all the Batman movies and they just keep getting better and better. Wish that the producers could have thought ahead and had them in order. Don't you think it would have been nice to see ""Batman Begins"" in the first place rather than last? Holy smokes don't they know from start to finish? Acting was good and story line likewise. Only one question. Where do we go from here?"
+2,amazing movie,Until i recently ordered this movie i hadnt watched it in years it truly was remarkably done im so glad i finally realized i no longer owned this movie so i could get it again .This time i got the comic that went along with it and o my GOSH i ABSOLUTELY love that it has a comic with it wish comic could be packaged with other movies .
+2,Great,"Batman Begins is the start of the best set of Batman movies ever. Great action, good villain choice, great origin story for Batman. -Trent Foreman, Author of Nightmare"
+2,BATMAN BACK FROM THE SHADOWS!!,I just saw this movie on opening day with my nephew and his friend..and my gosh!! I was so amazed by it. It was almost as great as the oringal Tim Burton film. And that's saying alot! Bale did a wonderful job as both Bruce Wayne and Batman...almost out doing Micheal Keaton. The acting was wonderful....every one really put everything they had into their given role. I loved the fact that we got to watch Jim Gordon as he rose through the ranks over the course of the movie. Micheal Cain had some funny lines and all the flashbacks with young Bruce and his father really tugs hard on your heart strings! I must admit though the secnes showing people's fears after being exposed to Scarecrow's fear gas were a bit scary and could give younger viewers nightmares. Another than that I high recomend this movie to every one! Batman fans or just movie lovers GO SEE THIS MOVIE AS SOON AS POSSIABLE!!
+2,Great Buy!!!,This was such an awesome deal. My son was ecstatic over this gift and I'm very pleased with the price. 2 thumbs up.
+1,Awsome movie. Bad Blu-Ray,"Without going into detail about the movie. Which was great. I have to say Warner is horrible at Blu-ray transfers. The picture is very soft through out the movie. And Dobly Digital? Come on Warner. Thats good enough for your cable/dish box, but not blu-ray. This blu-ray does not take full advatage of what the technology can achieve. I would like to see a remaster of this blu-ray."
+2,pleasantly surprised,"I'm not normally a big fan of comics or the movies they inspire, but i was very pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend it."
+2,Excelente,"La primera entrega de esta saga, thumbs up, la entrega fue justo a tiempo y el producto en perfectas condiciones!"
+2,Outstanding,"Christian Bale makes the best Batman so far, and the rest of the cast, especially Michael Caine and Liam Neeson, are superb. Production values don't leave anything on the table. It's a suspenseful thrill ride from start to finish."
+2,batman begins,i loved it this is the best batman since batman its a movie i watched 5 times in a row and cant wait to buy it if you havent seen the new batman begins its a must see for all
+2,Great Movie,"If you like movies based on comics, well this movie is for you! I had this on DVD an now on Blu-ray."
+1,BATMAN BEGINS blue-ray DVD (SPECIAL FEATURES),"The movie is great, that's why i bought the movie, but i also wanted to see all the special features, that's the reason i bought it a blue-ray dvd for this movie.Unfortunately a lot of these special features are not working. They appear in the special features menu screen, but when i press their link, the dvd tries to load the segment, but then it returns to the disc menu screen with out showing the short. It happens with the following special features: Batman-The Journey Begins, Shaping Mind and Body, Gotham City Rises, Cape and Cowl, Batman-The Tumbler, Path to Discovery, Saving Gotham City. Other features such as The Dark Knight IMAX Prologue, Digital Batman work fine.It is a shame that most of the special features do not work, i am dissappointed with the quality of this product."
+2,Classic Batman adventure,Classic Batman adventure that delivers with style. Now we can watch the Dark Knight next. We enjoyed it even when we were home sick.Good Job!
+2,Huge fan,Great packing. Great movie. We love it so much. Thanks for the hard work put in to packing the time!
+2,I love this movie,"The new Batman movies are awesome. I love Batman, I hope they come out with a third movie soon."
+2,Gotta have it,"A must for any afficionado of Batman movies. My kids loved seeing each new ""toy"" as Batman discovered the secret arsenal he had and then the creation of the Bat Cave. And, in my humble opinion, Christian Bale is still the best of the Batman actors."
+2,Best Batman Movie,"Personally I think this is the best Batman movie ever made. Yeah the car isn't what we all know it to be, but the action and the storyline is quite good. The antagonist is kind of unlike any other movie which is bizarre but at the same time interesting. This is because you actually see Batman with unpredictable struggles rather than not being able to kill his enemy the first time they fight."
+2,Here come the DARK KNIGHT...at last.,"At the beginning of the movie, I was afraid about how Bruce Wayne become The BATMAN. But Christian Bale is since Michael Keaton, the only who can brought this legend come true.The screenplay is uncredible and very complete. You can forget everything you've seen before. BATMAN BEGINS is now the new reference in Super heroes movies. Spider-man, you don't have the lead anymore."
+2,Decent Movie,"This isn't a required prerequisite to ""The Dark Knight (+ Digital Copy and BD Live) [Blu-ray],"" but it is useful in the progression. I bought the movie specifically to add content to my Blu Ray collection. If you're into the Batman series its worth the money for high def, if not wait for ""The Dark Knight."""
+2,Batman Begins,"By Far the Best Batman to come out since the original with Michael Keaton, Christian Bale plays the role of Bruce Wayne perfectly. Excellent Movie"
+2,One of the best movies ever!,"I loved this movie. It is an instant classic with up to date special effects. I also noticed book elements from ""The Count Of Monte Cristo"" by Alexandre Dumas in it. Overall, a classic, buy yours today."
+2,Very Entertaining and Well Done,"Batman Begins is an entertaining movie that has good action and gimmicks. There is really not a lot of depth, but these type of movies don't need a lot of depth. Here's why it's a 5 stay film:1) The overall story is interesting and flows very well.2) A number of top notch actors give good performances.3) The movie stays on track in doesn't get side tracked by focusing too much on a particular villian, as some of the previous Batman movies did.4) Christian Bale is one of the best Batmans we've seen. He comes across as a legitimate Bruce Wayne, someone who is a little secretive but who we can still get to know. I always felt that Val Kilmer was too aloof and Michael Keaton doesn't seem tough enough.5) The special effects are very good.All in all, there's a lot to like about this film. I's one of the most fun movies to watch of this year. Just be prepared for fun and action, because you're not going to get a real deep drama."
+2,Movie more true to the comics,"finally, a batman movie true to the comics.i didn't like the 4 previous batman movies but i loved this movie!! i'm picky when it comes to batman but this one remains true to the character. i have the deluxe edition dvd and its great.highly recommended for ""real"" batman fans."
+2,Best Batman Film,"This is the best version of Batman to ever hit the screen. It beat Tim Burton's 1989 version all to pieces and back again. It is dark, stylish, and true enough to the comics to make die hards happy without alienating moviegoers who are not up to speed on the comics. Think of it as a wink wink, nudge nudge by use of character names only comic readerswould know.The cast is absolutely superb. Christian Bale brings just the right amount of tormented soul to Bruce Wayne, Michael Caine is perfect as Alfred, and Katie Holmes is as pretty as always. Add in the usual fantastic performances by Morgan Freeman and Liam Neesom, and you have the best comic book based film ever.Please suppot this film so we can get bigger and better movies featuring comic book characters."
+2,A great movie!,"I love all of the batman movies. I didn't want to watch this one at first because it didn't seem to fit with the batman stories, but I finally broke down and watched it. Twice. I loved it!"
+1,Movie was great but Amazon's streaming on my ROKU was so poor it was hard to watch,The streaming was so poor I eventually gave up and searched for the movie on my Verizon FIOS where I watched the last 30 minutes on TNT (with commercials) where it was also playing.
+2,just wow,"This movie was good, and the second one was even better. The third one was a piece of poop though"
+2,Up to bat!,"""'Batman Begins' at last penetrates to the dark and troubled depths of the Batman legend."" - Roger Ebert, douching himself once again."
+2,"Great flick, slow DVD start","The BD version takes the SD version to a whole new level! The colors are brighter, the clarity even better and the audio is fantastic - just as you would expect with a great movie in a full HD format. The only flaw is that this disk starts up rrrreeeeaaallllyyyy slow - so slow that I was all ready to send it back to Amazon for a replacement when I tossed it into our player (Samsung BD-P1400, firmware dated 09/08) one last time and then got distracted by a phone call; when I returned, the movie was up and running like normal. Our family estimates that it takes about 3 minutes to bring up the main menu... Outside of this flaw, everything else is great."
+2,FINALLY...WB HAS GOT IT RIGHT!,"This is undoutably the best Batman movie to date...and yes, i also mean better that Burtons!This is the Batman from the comics, the way Bob Kane intended him to be. The cast is spectacular. The tone of the movie is spot on and realistically based in the modern day world. Not only is Batman Begins a 'great comic book movie'...it's a 'great movie'-period! I foresee oscar paying this picture a couple of nods come academy award time next year...Yes... it's just that good! Let's hope the sequel keeps the bar raised just as high or higher than director Chris Nolan has pushed it!"
+2,Outstanding !!!!,"Probably the best of the five modern movies made about batman, this one is the most true to the comics and the most realistic. It may be long, but most will enjoy every minute. If another film is made in the series, I hope they use some of batman's best villians in this style instead of that lame Joel Schumacher style from ""Batman Forever"" and ""Batman and Robin"".Again, incredible movie, outstanding story if I could give it more stars I would."
+1,Worst DVD ever,"The movie is amazing and worth the price. This is one of the best movies of 2005. Disc 1 is the movie, the 2005 MTV movie awards intro spoof and a trailer. Disc 2 is the Worst DVD I have ever seen in my life. The menu system is a series of comic panels that has only one feature per screen and you can't tell what you are looking at with out actually starting the feature, most of the time anyway. I can't watch the Disc, its garbage and torture trying to deal with. Don't (DO NOT) even think about getting this version. I am going to return my copy to get the Batman Begins (Widescreen Edition). I never get the one disc version but I will have that one now. Save your money (even if it's only $5 [if it was a fifty cents I would still tell you to say your money] it's not worth it."
+1,The Bat Has Lost It,In This Batman Was Not Very Good Maybe it was because the villian was an idiot with a moth mask on and gased everyone to see ilussions hopefully the next batman with the joker as the villian will be better i heard it comes out june 2007 with spiderman 3 and superman
+1,BATMAN BEGINS (2-Disc Deluxe Edition),I was suprise to recieve both dvds being DISC 1 - Feature Film & no Special Features.Your FEEDBACK features did not have any column with product defect !
+1,Batman begins bites,"Once again, way way way overhyped! I really expected this to be the best Batman movie yet. OMG was I wrong! I had to fight to stay awake through the first hour, it was so boring. I think Christian Bale sucked as Batman. It's hard to even express how stupid the Batmobile looked! And what was with Batman talking like dirty Harry? The best parts of this movie, were shown on the commercials. If Christian Bale plays Batman in the sequel, at least I'll know not to waste any money seeing it."
+1,"Wont play on my ""samsung bd-p1400","I was really looking forward to this title on blu ray, I already own the dvd, But it wont play on my player which is less that a year old. Buyer beware!"
+1,Terrible quality streaming video!!,"Don't waste your time or money. The movie quality is very fuzzy, that is, when it does play because it buffers and stops constantly. I have a cable modem and do not have this problem with YouTube or Netflix. I reported this problem to Amazon and they gave me a $5.00 credit, but that was over a year ago and the problem is still there. I'm going out to get the DVD of this now."
+1,It kind of sucked!,Sorry Batman fans but I didn't like the movie much because it didn't show Batman till the last hour. I wanted to like it I really did but how can you people sit through and watch the first hour without Batman? The last hour was great but the first hour to me was kind of slow. I was about to get up and go home because the first hour was really boring and no Batman because it only showed Bruce Wayne being trained to be Batman. Christian Bale made an excellent Bruce Wayne and his voice fit the part as Batman but the beginning was too long and I really wanted to see Batman to show up but he didn't till the last hour. I liked the original Batman movies better but Batman Begins sucks.
+2,AWESOME MOVIE!!!!,I saw this movie 3 times. It's an incredible movie and is worthy of all the praise it can get. The acting and directing is top notch. Also the story is great. Can't wait to see Bale and Nolan again in a few years.
+2,good not great batman,"this movie is good not great because it follow the comics but not batman personalty micheal keaton got it right as far batman make up don,t get me wrong bale did a good actor but he got batman wrong i read the comics the batman keaton got right blade was better than this movie because wesley carries the darkness of blade bale don,t carry that well two because bale did he better val and geoge than two his verison it,s just as good as the frist batman movie not better than keaton this is better than superman returns for one the joker didn,t kill his pranets mr,s fox is in it ."
+2,Batman Begins,"Batman Begins is a really good movie. I enjoyed it because it wasn't like the comic book depictions I have seen in the past. It was more for an adult audience and showed how he got to be Batman and why. It didn't have all the silly, stupid things that the old movies had. It was more like a drama and my whole family really enjoyed it. Christian Bale was excellent as Batman and everyone in the movie did a terrific job."
+2,Great but not that great...,"Batman begins is a great movie, there is no doubt about that as I'm sure you all know. That's just it though.. its the only thing great about this set. The postcard picture's are nice but whatever you know? And the comic is alright but it doesn't really have any of the character's you wanna see, it's just the bank job from The Dark Knight so it's no big deal. In the end I can only recommend this movie the the truly HARD CORE hard core fans of the new batman movie's. For me (a fan of batman but not a hard core fanatic) just the blu-ray it's self would have been a better buy."
+2,Great film,"As the title says it is the begining of Batman, you have to see this oneto the other ones."
+2,"The Best ""Batman"" Movie","Excellent movie depicting how batman became batman. Excellent storyline, you're always thinking what's going to happen next. Great acting. This movie should definitely accelerate Christain Bales career. Good action sequences!"
+2,A Serious Batman,"Batman Has always been one of my favorite comic heroes. This movie departs from the somewhat whimsical, goofyfied villans of the last few installments and returns to a more serious feel. It explores how Bruce Wayne evolves into Batman from his Ninja like training to his cool gear.His mentor becomes his nemesis in a great finale. This is a really cool movie. I am an amature film maker so the ""making of"" features on the dvd are a real education. My only critique is that some of the fight scenes are shot so in tight that you don't get a good look at the action."
+2,Back to the basics,"Dark, hard-hitting - the Batman I have grown to love in the comic book. Still an interpretation of the Batman myth, but a believable and engrossing interpretation. The supporting cast are phenomenal, highly recommended."
+2,Batman Begins well!!!,"It's no Dark Knight, but then again, what is...anyway, still better than all the ""original"" Batman movies. At least the quality of the video is great."
+2,Batman is back and this time he is buying Hotels and changing the rules on Swimming,Good movie .. and best actor for this character to date.
+2,good movie,This one's much more entertaining than the other Batman movies. It's a good story based on Bruce Wayne's sincere desire to see justice done and his willingness to lose all to accomplish it. There wasn't too much sensuality although Katie Holmes wore some tight shirts and it must have been chilly on the set.
+2,The Greatest Comic Adaption Ever Made!A Masterpiece!,"This is pretty much the greatest comic book adaption ever made!Batman Begins is an epic!The story is so great!The acting is top-notch!This is as close to the comic book as you can get.Christopher Nolan did a excellent job at actually capturing the myth and personality of Batman on film.Christian Bale plays the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman perfectly,truly like no other before him.All the actors play their parts extremely well,as if they were born for the roles!Batman Begins is an instant classic film,that no doubt will be talked about and remembered for years to come.If you havent bought this movie already,I advise that you add it to your collection!It is truly a must have!"
+2,"Excellent movie, one of my fave's, Bale is excellent","This movie is one of the best I have seen. Christian Bale is what gave this movie it's essence. What a excellent and hot actor this guy is! The whole script was excellent. There was nothing wrong with it, everything done perfect. Only if the other batmans were as good as this one.Katie Holmes did not perform a good acting job in this. She was a bad choice for this movie. She showed no chemistry towards Bale, but Bale did showed chemistry towards her.I cant wait for sequels to this one."
+2,It's about time.,"Finally a version of Batman that seems made for adults instead of children. A decent plot and villains that are not completely over the top. My only complaint would be that most of the scenes in Gotham city are too dark. All in all, an enjoyable action movie to show how the Batman legend begins."
+2,Best DVD I Ever Own,"Well, I'm a batman fan. And this is for the one disc set. Heard there were problems with two-disc set but really doesn't concern me because I'm more interested in the movie than the extras. This movie contains a great extra, namely the first scene of The Dark Knight. I actually have to upgrade my dvd software to play that because it was so new and I'm glad I did because the picture was so sharp and clear. Begins cannot even compare. As a movie, you either love it or not. As a product, you cannot go wrong with blu ray. Once you go blu ray you never go back."
+2,BEST Batman film yet!!! Hope that there are MANY sequels to follow!,"What a phenomenal job they did with this movie! I loved the other films too but what a fantastic fresh start for a new series of Batman movies! This is the Batman film that we were waiting for! Everything about this movie was amazing! The cast, the sets, the characters, the soundtrack! The musical score by James Newton Howard (KING KONG) and Hans Zimmer is so intense! It's awesome! Everything about this movie is amazing! I am already looking forward to the sequels! I hope that there are many to follow! Christian Bale was an excellent choice for the title character! I am a huge fan of his work now! Would love to see Harley Quinn and the Joker team up! And if it's done with the excellence of Nolan, hopefully she will be introduced in one sequel then reek havoc in the following. Just an idea. BATMAN BEGINS is excellent! A must own!"
+2,Great come-back,This is a brilliant recovery from the lousy parts 3 and 4 from the previous film series. Christian Bale was perfectly cast as Batman and it was a real relief not to see those silly characters Robin or Batgirl anymore. I am already looking forward to the next Batman movie. This one is fun to watch! (SARR)
+2,Battastic!!!!!!!,"This is by far the way Batman should be portrayed in the movies. I have been waiting to see a movie that shows Batman(Bruce Wayne) the way he should be; dark, mysterious, and real. This is that movie. This movie is so real; you can just see this really happening in real life. Christian Bale has the look, feal, and acting ability to be Batman and Bruce Wayne. He plays the part with such dedication and strength. The villains in the film are realistic as well. No cheesy villains like in the Spider-Man movies. The Scarecrow is frightening and well done. Even though he is a little underdeveloped, but it still works, because it is a movie about Bruce Wayne!!Even the Tim Burton films lack what Batman is really about. If you watch the first Batman movie now you will see that it is cheesy, like the corny Joker. They have their moments but are mostly cheesy, campy, and unrealistic. Not this new film. I just hope they (Nolan, Goyer, Bale) make many many more."
+2,BATMAN IS FINALLY BACK!!!!!!!!!,This movie is great iam not gonna ruin anything but the movie is definitly worth your time its abit long but entertaning and the ending is the best setting up for the original with you know who the joker go see this movie its is so good i hope Bale does more batman movies is the future and with the same team and without a doubt the best sequel
+2,Incredible transfer on Blu-ray,"I already had this title on standard DVD (single disc), but I couldnt pass up the opportunity to get this on Blu-ray when Amazon dropped it to 11.99. I wasnt going to replace any of my standard DVD discs with blu-ray versions as the upconversion displays them well enough. But upon seeing Batman Begins in blu-ray, I was confident that the 12.00 was worth it. Excellent 5-star transfer."
+2,Buy it!,"Don't expect any bat junk like ""shark repellant"" in this one. It's darker than Tim Burton's and it complexly makes you forget about all the other modern incarnations of PG rated goffery. This film has a great build up and a great explanation of things. Bruce works hard and fails continually, we get to see him develop and suffer and most importantly we get a great new Bat Mobile.The only problem I had with this film is that the scarecrow just seems unnecessary. The movie worked so hard to present a new kind of realism that seems detracted from one that stupid mask appears. Henri Ducard was a good enough villain and the scarecrow just seemed to get in the way.Still all in all, this is a great picture - one that you can easily watch over and over."
+2,Incredible Superhero Action Film,"This is one of the best Superhero films ever because is both entertainingbut at the same time, displays a kind of emotional intensity that I'venever seen before in the Batman Series.. it's extremely well producedbut the MVP goes to Christian Bale (who finally gets to really touch 'em all as Batman).He's one of the finest actors of my generation!!"
+2,Good film to say the least,"Is Batman begins. It relies a little too much on heavy handed action sequences (like a Chuck Norris film or recent James Bond movie). But it does have pretty good story and I love the way the guy with the mask is such a non-cartoon like villain so unlike any bad guy we saw in Burton's or Schumacher's Batman films or the 60's Batman series with Adam west. Also, I like the way the guy playing the cop in the film is no macho stud (like Tom Selleck) but is still allowed to be heroic. I also like the brief scene with the loose women and the pool."
+1,"Buyer Beware - Great movie, but possible bad batch.","First things first. Batman Begins the movie rules. Great cast. Great director. More than makes up for the dreck that Joel Schlockmaker did with the series. I loved it. Why the one star, you ask? Because the the two-disc special edition I received as a gift, that was ordered through Amazon, has two major flaws. First, the second disc (the extras disc) doesn't load at all. Not on my DVD player, not on my PS2, not on my PC. I get the FBI warning, the Warner Brothers logo, then squat. Second, it didn't come with the special 72-page book that I heard so much about. All I got in mine was the obligatory Warner Brothers catalog of Batman Begins merchandise ($125 for a sterling silver Batmobile keychain???) and a Batman Begins branded flyer for Norton Antivirus (don't ask...I didn't even give it a second glance). That's it. Tomorrow I begin the process of trying to get Amazon to replace it. If it goes well, I'll update this review accordingly."
+1,Reviewing defective merchandise,"No real review here, product was defective, so was replacement. Purchased elsewhere with more satistactory results.Still waiting for my refund...."
+1,More Hollywood Garbage,"I get sick of the same tired faces. I know these ""stars"" have to make a living, but they should learn a trade, like carpentry. I watched the usual explosions and shootings and got bored after 10 minutes. Overkill as usual."
+1,NO JAPANESE SUBTITLES,"I purchased this item, as advertised, with Japanese subtitles to watch with friends who do not speak English. When I received the movie and put it in to watch it, it DOES NOT have the Japanese Subtitles. It was very disappointing."
+2,good batman but not great,"i think this movie good it,s has it,s flaws bale batman ,s was better than batman forever and batman robin but this movie put,s more foucs on the comics than the batman himself the blade movies were much better. bale batman wasn,t bad but it wasn,t great. a minor comeback for DC comics it,s better the batman films that before it,s even better than superman returns because christian bale is minor star he,s not a list like the people who played batman before him. keaton was a household or become household name when he played batman i think this movie a good step bale to help his career he did me forget about superman returns . one thing he had right or this movie the joker kill did not batman pranets like in the frist batman movie ."
+1,BATMAN BEGINS TO BORE,"Overly long, pretentious, and Liam HAM Neeson sounds like he's giving a zen lecture at an agricultural college. Fight scenes? Plenty of them, but you don't really see anything being done. Worst choreographed fight scenes--if this is a new Oscar category, this movie should win it. Background of Batman looks like a ripoff of the origin of Dr. Strange mixed with Magnus Robot Fighter (Remember that one?) Some interesting stuff with the effeminate looking badguy shrink with his ""bag"" of tricks, but Batman himself looks like he'd fit in better as ""Fire Island Man."" This picture could have been a lot more than what it is, but it isn't. Still, if you like seeing gravity defied, the laws of physics ignored, and a pretty boy trying to look mean behind a mask, watch this dvd with your hand on the fast forward button."
+1,"Weak, choppy fights, bad dialog, some good SFX","It is an average action movie. People that give it 5 starssubmit to mass hypnosis. Fight scenes are very choppy andugly shot - Chris Nolan could learn a thing or two frommovies like ""Hard-Boiled"" or even ""Kungfu Hustle"".Dialog is juvenile and boring. Parts of the plot areutterly ridiculous - as a boy Batman was scared of bats sonow he travels to Tibet to confront his fears. Cinematographyis pretty good - that and few SFX saves that movie - otherwiseit is pretty empty shell of action movie."
+2,Batman Begins!,This movie was awesome!!! But is the Deluxe Edition going to be available for Full-Screen????????????????????
+1,BATMAN ENDS,"Batman Begins is not better than Tim Burtons 1989 epic. One reason is that this movie takes its self to seriously, There is no sence of adveture or fun. Batman begins may have taken what was missing frrom the old movies but he forgot to give us the colors, the fun dialoge and the joy of Batman here we have a scary, dark drama. I perfer the first two"
+1,The mask of Zero,"Apparently, the only path to wisdom and a life packed with acts of kindness is arse freezing and sword and/or kickboxing tricks.Ridiculous movie designed for brainless pimpled teenagers.Nauseating philosophy wrapping grandiloquent dialogues.At least the Rambo suite was honest entertainment."
+1,No more...,"Rehashes the same 'moral' question about vigilantism as any Batman movie, but without action or laughs. The whole corrupt city being saved by a rich man is so simplistic and trite as to appeal to only the most sycophantic libertarian.Holmes' character is totally pointless. Bale, who is obviously talented after 'The Machinist', is emotionally flat. And the great actors of Caine and Morgan are left on the sidelines- one to explain emotion and one to explain gadgets.I wish I hadn't seen it as it erases some of my memories of Keaton and Bassinger and Nicholas in a movie that had thrills and laughs..."
+1,IT ISN'T FULL SCREEN IN THE BOX!!!,"I was so disappointed when I ordered this from Amazon! I hate widescreen and having the picture cut so I specifically ordered this so I can get FULL SCREEN! I opened the movie which said Full Screen on the front, only to find out the DVD inside was really WIDESCREEN! How could Amazon do that!? I wonder if they're just reselling movies. Very careless on their part and I would return it except I already threw the receipt away because I had assumed Amazon would get it right. Don't think I'll use Amazon again."
+2,Not a Batman Fan,"I have to qualify this review with the following disclaimer... I never followed the comic book series or cartoons as a kid or teen. I'm just an adult female who LOVES movies, especially superhero flicks. Now, with that said, I have never been a fan of the Batman franchise. I found the earlier Batman films, despite their all-star credibilities, be ""over the top"" in every deparment (set, acting, dialogue). As a fan of Christian Bale, however, I was anxious to see the Batman Begins installment. Bale is an amazing actor, even in his younger days with Empire of the Sun to much later with American Psycho or a little more recently with The Mechanic. This was the finest of all the Batman films - darker and with more depth. It was good enough for this non-Batman fan to purchase for my home collection."
+1,terrible,"positives:1 christian bale is the best batman to date2 morgan freeman is in itnegatives:1 the movie is from start to finish: horrible2 no plot3 once again, they throw in a couple of bat-villains in poor undeveloped fashion4 katie holmes is fuggly5 morgan freeman is too smart to be in movies like this6 you have to pay at this point to see this movie...wait until it graces the rarefied air of hbo and you'll thank me because you can change the channel to underwaterbasketweavingweaveoff2005 or just go to sleep in your la-z-boy (anything is better than this snooze fest)seriously though i can't believe how bad this movie was"
+1,"Batman begins is bad, very bad batman","The music is bad, batman is stupid, the film is very very bad."
+1,Batman beginzzzzz...franchise ends,"This movie was a bore. The first 45 minutes was a lot of philosophy/psychology mumbo-jumbo about the journey and ""fear is not fear if it's fear"" or some such nonsense. The action scenes were frenetic and hard to follow as in who was fighting whom. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman were good additions to the cast, but following the plot was like slogging through mud. The special effects shots were good, but by the time the big-deal climactic battle arrived, I had already given up on this waste of time. I can't believe that so many national critics gave it good reviews."
+1,BATMAN AND ROBIN WAS SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!!,"I was very disapointed when i saw this movie. In my opinion, it was the worst Batman movie. Batman and Robin was the Best!!!!!! Batman and Robin had 2 supheroes, the acting was better and it was well written. I own Batman and Robin on video, dvd and im going to get the special edition one but im not getting batman begins. Batman and Robin was great!!!! I HOPE THEY MAKE BATMAN AND ROBIN 2.Batman- badBatman Returns- terribleBatman Forever- badBatman and Robin- FantasticBatman Begins- MiserableBATMAN AND ROBIN!!!!!!!!!"
+2,Great!,"One of the best Batman movie of all time. The story line is great, the fight are amazing and Batman B. is more realistic than the others that were made before. Nothing to do with the one with Georges Clooney or Val Kilmer. Go get it."
+2,$7.99 Blu-ray & Rental What More Can I Say,"I recently decided to start increasing the size of my blu-ray collection, by mainly getting some of my favorite movies. Batman Begins is by far one of my favorite movies and an amazing retelling of the Batman legend. Amazon definitely had the best price for the combo you get in the deal. For $7.99 you're not only getting the blu-ray, but you are also getting an on demand rental from Amazon. I have not used the rental yet, but saw it pop in on the Roku box. Movie came in just a few days and the quality could not have been better.Pros:- You get the blu-ray and a rental, so you can watch right away- You can't beat the price, unless you get it used somewhere- It's Batman and it's awesomeCons:- NoneOverall great movie and great price. Well done Amazon."
+2,BATMAN BEGINS,great action movie with great cast.. only wish it was more comic book like.. like in tim burton's movies
+2,Most Intense Bat-flick!,"I have seen all 4 Batman films prior to this one and this one BLOWS ALL OF THEM AWAY (even the still classic 1989 film starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson)!Christian Bale's version of Batman is very intimidating! I remember watching this film originally in the theater and being scared to death for the guys he interrogated! The villians (Scarecrow/Ra's Al Guhl) were smartly handled well. Rachel, played by Katie Holmes, isn't eye-candy like the previous leading Bat-women. She actually has spunk and guts.Overall, all the characters in this film are very believable. For those that still want an ""Adam West"" type Batman, please rent the old 1960's film or 1997's ""Batman & Robin"" by Joel Schumacher! Otherwise, I'd skip this one because that style of Bats doesn't live here! For everyone else, get ready for great ride! :D"
+2,I'm ready to begin watching the DVD!!,"Batman Begins is my favorite movie of all time. I watched it 10 times in the theater and I am going to buy a big screen tv for the dvd. Every young man should watch this movie as it features an all star father figure cast of Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and the immortal Liam Neeson. Watch as they mold an angry young man into a legend. Not to be overlooked is rising star Cillian Murphy as he plays the creepy Johnathan Crane/Scarecrow. After the disastrous Batman & Robin in 1997, this is the movie Batman fans have dreamed about for years."
+2,great!!,"the film is great, more realistic than previous films, and the bonus dvd it's full of interesting material!!"
+2,Most EXCELLENT - must have FUNCTIONING BRAIN to ENJOY !!!,"I have seen all of the Batman movies. I am not a child but a retired baby-boomer who will always be a kid at heart. -- This movie is undoubtedly THE BEST Batman movie ever, putting ALL others in a secondary ""junk"" category !!! -- All of the actors in this production do an excellent job portraying ""real people"" in a comic book setting !!! - This movie IS NOT for the INFANTILE ""brain-dead"" who DEMAND EXPLOSIVE NOISE, BLOOD & GUTS, SKANK FEMALES EXPOSING THEMSELVES [cow-teats] and an infantile trite & trivial STORY LINE !!!And I must say ,,, NOT having female exposed private parts i.e. cow-teats, cleavage, whatever ,,, is REFRESHING !!! -- With todays garbage [cows exposing themselves] passing for movies :-( ,,, it's not often I can say I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this production !!!Thank You, Thank You, Thank You ,,, to the Production Team !!! -- I hated for it to end :-)Sincerely,Matthew"
+2,Great retelling of the Batman Legend,Christian Bale acts out the Dark Knight as a stoic ans strong individual.Totally glad they decided to do another film.
+2,Great trilogy!,Watched Dark Knight Rises and decided we had to see all three in this series. Kids and I really enjoyed this movie! It is a dark story with violence and I would be mindful of ages/maturity level of children before watching as a family.
+2,Great trilogy,The dark knife trilogy is by far one of the best trilogy's ever! With great action and suspense these are must watch movies!
+2,review,This is what I would call a classic must see movie. It is a unique story line and the directing and acting was great!
+2,Can't decide whether I like this more than TDKR,"I'm in the odd group of people who were not that into The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan did Bruce Wayne very well. His Batman however, felt a little generic. It wasn't bad, just far less interesting than his take on Bruce Wayne. Batman Begins has more Bruce Wayne than Batman, which is a very good thing for me. It depends really. What do you like more? Bruce Wayne or Batman?"
+2,The Dark Knight At It's Finest!,"This is an awesome DVD and a ""must have"" for any Batman fan! The only thing that could have made this DVD any better is a commentary from director Christopher Nolan. The Special Features disc is loaded with cool features that really enhance your movie viewing experience."
+2,In good condition,"I ordered this movie used, but it didn't matter. It was in good condition and far less expensive than buying it new. A good movie, but I liked the 2nd one better. We'll see what the 3rd one has to offer..."
+2,Batman,What a great movie. Blu-Ray is the way to go. I would not hesitate to purchase from this retailer again. I am very please with the purchase.
+2,good movie,"i had never purchased a dvd online before, and was pleased to find out that it was not damaged in any way. :)"
+2,Just what you'd expect.,"I mean, it's a Blu Ray Movie. Shipping was fast, as it was from amazon. Movie was a great watch, and the quality was awesome as well. Cheapest price for the this product is here, as far as I know. Recommended."
+2,Batman Begins Review,I love the story very close to the comic book. I like the price I paid for it. It is a good buy.
+2,Greatness!!,"A real super hero movie, real man with no super powers!!! Great beginning to an amazing trilogy!! Swear to me!!!"
+1,I can't give it 0 stars.,"But if I could I would. My 3 year old son has every one of the bob the builder toys. The trucks and vehicle toys, for the most part, are great. Every single one of the playsets are junk and will fall apart the first time you play with them. They are of poor design and as you see in other posts they can be dangerous. DO NOT BUY ANY!!!"
+1,Use your money on something else!,"My 2 and 1/2 year old loves Bob, so he played with this for a little while. Tired of it quickly, as the magnets are not strong enough to hold blocks together to have any real pretend play. Seriously, every time he tries to open the door for Bob, the whole house falls down. The blocks are so light weight that his wooden block set is more fun to build a house with. Buy the Bob the Builder lego set and stay away from this set!"
+1,"Dreadful Quality, like all the Bob playsets","We have the Bob Toolbox playset, and it is junk, too. The only good thing about this set is that you get Bob and Wendy, and at least they don't break. If your little one likes Thomas the Tank Engine, buy those playsets instead. They are so much better made that it is ridiculous. They cost a bit less, too. The take along Bob vehicles are nice, but the larger talking vehicles, junk as well! My four year old loves his Bob the builder toys, but they are a huge pain because the design and quality are shoddy. You do need to know that before you buy. These are not toys you can set up and feel confident that they will get hours of trouble free play. The pieces fall off, some of the pieces do not fit properly. It is annoying, but kids love it."
+1,Horrible waste of money,"In theory, magnetized blocks seem like a neat idea but in reality, these click bricks stink. They offer little flexibility in terms of the things you can build (in comparison to good old wooden blocks). The only way your can create something that will pass as a building is by looking at the pictures in the brochure. At best the completed buildings are really dumb looking. My 3-1/2 year old tried to make them work but was quickly frustrated. Don't waste your money."
+2,Awsome ..,This is an amazing set of blocks. My 2 yr. old absolutely loves them and these magnetic blocks are very easy to use. Its a great toy for toddlers and preschoolers. Just add a few of the vehicles to it and you have days of imaginative fun ahead. My kids have not stopped playing with these since we bought them a few weeks ago.
+1,Save your little Bob fan a truckload of aggravation,"My 2 1/2 year old son is a big Bob fan, and when I first heard about the 'click bricks' idea, I thought it would be great for toddlers and preschoolers. Not so. Only certain areas of each brick are magnetic, and they don't fit together in any intuitive way. It's impossible to build the structures you see on the box using the magnetic points as anchors, so basically you're just piling plastic bricks on top of each other that will fall over at the slightest touch. That makes it pretty frustrating for a toddler who wants to do something as simple as opening a door so Bob or Wendy can go into a building. This toy was a big disappointment. On the bright side, he can play with the Bob and Wendy figures in our Fisher Price house, and we've been building Duplo houses for them. Unless you want to deal with a frustrated and disappointed toddler, I'd recommend avoiding these sets!"
+1,THIS IS A MAJOR DANGER!!,"After the death of a toddler from swallowing the little magnets in Magnetics toys I was terrified to find my 2 year old with one of the magnets from this toy in his mouth! I found two other magnets on the floor. I am still not sure how the magnets are coming out, but they are. I have contacted the manufacturer.PLEASE be very careful when using this toy!"
+1,Choking Hazard!,"I thought that this set would be great for my two year old who loves blocks. WRONG! I found him with two magnets in his mouth one day. The brown rectangle came apart and the two magnets as well as the two black caps that ""hold them in place"" came out. The trees also have magnets on the bottom that can fall out. I am very disappointed with this product. Did the manufacturer really test this?!?!?! Not to mention that the blocks really don't fit together to build much of anything. Bottom line . . . DANGEROUS, DANGEROUS, DANGEROUS."
+2,Good for the money,"I bought this for my 3-year old's birthday. The main reason I bought it was that it included Bob and Wendy. For $15 I knew the set didn't include that many pieces. Contrary to what other reviewers have said, we've managed to recreate all the houses pictured in the brochure. No, they're not the most sturdy things, but my 18 month old can even make a tower with the magnetic pieces. And I've noticed no pieces that can come apart as a choking hazard.As far as the Thomas the train sets, yeah, they're better quality if you want to go ahead and blow hundreds of dollars on that stuff. A set this size in Thomas land would cost $50 at least. This is a $15 plastic set. What do you expect?"
+1,Really - Read the reviews.,"I read the reviews and still bought this and the shed for my bob the builder fan. This stuff really is terrible. My son wanted over and over to build the house as shown on the box - it can't be done.You just can't build anything - not even the face of a house. Not even because the magnets do not hold but because there aren't the right shape bricks.He uses the bricks now as Skip's load but surely there are cheaper things for Skip to cart around! Also the Bob the Builder Shed is terrible - I super glued it together in the end as if you just touched it, it fell apart. The vehicles and die cast characters are A+++ but the other stuff is utter rubbish. Get Wendy and Bob on e-bay!"
+1,"Lacks Safety, Durability","Issue 1 - The magnets are not secure. One piece ( a yellow sign, came apart and the magnet fell out. Either of my children (age 29 months and 7.5 months) could have choked on the small magnet.Issue 2 - The idea of magnetic blocks sounded great. After attempting to play eith them, my 2 year was a little frustrated, as was I. We couldn't build much. He has found it easiest to lay the pieces end to end and make lines, not buildings. It doesn't leave much room for creative play."
+1,Choking Hazard Beware!,"My Daughter pulled apart the ""tree trunk"" that came with this set and the tiny magnets inside fell out along with very small plastic parts. She is almost four but still put the ""candy"" in her mouth. We ended up spending half the day getting her checked out and now must watch her and her brother to make sure they did not swallow a magnet (one magnet is missing). she is not generally rough on her toys and this came apart way too easily. So if you have children under @ 6, beware. Only let them have this if you are right there with them at all times. If I hadn't been right there my child could have died."
+2,Excellent!,"I had already got about four different versions of the Goldberg Variations - it's my favourite piece of music.But then I heard this CD played on the radio - and I knew I had to have it! The transcription for string ensemble is flawlessly done. The sheer quality of the sound is astounding - hear the last variation, for example.It really brings out the best in this magnificent composition by Bach. I really recommend it."
+1,Broken,"There were somo pieces broken and for sure people who buy this windshield mount is going to put in the windshield of their car, so I can't plug a radio freq. thing to it because this mount it's blocking the jack input. Not a good product at all."
+2,Way To Go Mark!!,"True To Form is a great CD. Mark LaForme did a great job on this one. I just want to say that there is no need for this country musician to compete with today's new style country. He did indeed stay ""True To Form"". Great job Mr. LaForme!! I can't wait for your next album."
+1,Rod Stewart And The Faces: In Concert,"This DVD of Rod Stewart and The Faces In Concert is a total BOOTLEG. The cover is with Ronnie Lane who was not in the band during the recording of this concert. This DVD is the final concert with Keith Richards. I'm sick and tired of companies putting out concerts with different covers of the same ones you already have. It's like bait and switch. And I am a number one Faces fan and this is a load of BS. And for those looking at the Rod Stewart and the Faces: Live In London, this DVD is the DVD featuring Keith Richards in his final concert, different cover. And honestly, this is the weakest show of the Faces I have ever seen because of Tetsu. You cannot even hear his bass in this DVD. I have a bootleg of this DVD that's a better quality than this one. Please do not put money in the pocket of this company, the only good thing about this is the cover.Yours truly,Number One Faces Freak."
+1,"another copy of ""The Last Concert""","This is the same DVD as Rod Stewart & the Faces - The Final Concert. It's the one with Keith Richards in it.THIS IS NOT A NEW DVD.If you enlarge the photo you can see that someone cut and pasted the WRONG people at their instruments. Ronnie Wood is playing the keyboards, Kenny Jones is playing the bass, and the late Ronnie Lane is playing the drums. In fact, Lane is not even on this DVD, Tetsu is."
+1,Absolutely terrible DVD!,"This is a terrible DVD. The sound and picture quality are both terrible. The first couple of songs we watched all of showed more or Rod's butt in those gold shiny pants than it did his face. Prancing around and shaking his butt with the two big red veil type scarfs he wore it looked really weird. My wife was laughing her own rearend off it was so funny. I should return it but I will sacrife the money and warn others do not buy this DVD as it is absolutely terrible. We have purchased Rod Stewart ""One Night Only Live at Royal Albert Hall"" and ""It had to be You"" and both of these DVD's I would rate 5 stars for sound and picture. We actually enjoy these two DVD's so much we exercise to them. They are so enjoyable we have 30 minutes of exercise done before we realize it. The actually gives us a bit of incentive to exercise."
+1,Worked for a year,"This was a handy device which worked nicely to trim nose and ear hairs on this aging head. But after one year of not that frequent use it just died. Until it died, I did enjoy it. It's a bit pricey for 12 months of use."
+2,Delightful peek-a-boo style fun for a wide variety of ages.,"My 18-month-old daughter ""inherited"" this book from her 7-year-old cousin, who really enjoyed it. It fast became her favorite book and she'd spend lots of time tucking the cardboard ""silly spider"" in and out of his hiding places. I bought a copy for a friend's daughter and she loved it, too. Try it -- you'll get a real kick out of the bright illustrations and the ""peek a boo"" interactive spider!"
+2,Such a fun book! Please bring it back in print.,"My three sons were all delighted by this book when they were toddlers and preschoolers. It is so much fun to read together, with the young child laughing as they turn the page and discover where the movable spider has hidden (for example, they lift the flap of the toilet lid and there's the spider with the words, ""Silly Spider, what are you doing there!?!"").I wish that they would bring this book back into print. Because it was one of our favorites, I had wanted to give a copy as a gift to my friends and nieces for their own children. But it's not available :-( Please bring Silly Spider back so that more young children can enjoy his silly adventures."
+2,"Good quality, minor flaws","I bought these to make my own stretched canvases and to stretch some paintings I'd already done. When I got these, the first thing I noticed is they ranged greatly in color, dark wood to light wood. Although it's not really that important as only a very little bit of the frame shows through the back, and none at all once hanged. The only other thing I'd have liked is if they were cut a little more cleanly. The ends aren't as smooth as the picture and if you're not careful, they could easily give you a splinter.Other than that these are very nice. Once put together they seem sturdy and they're light enough to make hanging them not a problem. They make a great deal too."
+1,This does not fit certain bikes,"It would be nice if they specified in the description of the product that it will not fit a number of different styles of bikes. I have a carbon frame bike that it won't even come close to fitting because of the size of the downtube. It also will not fit an aluminum frame bike my daughter has for the very same reason. Because of the cost to return, I kept it and gave it away to someone with a standard butted steel frame. I am disappointed that it didn't work for me and I wasted my money. Again, the limitations of this stand should be included in its description."
+2,Handy stand,"I doesn't fit all our bikes, but it is very handy for holding up the rear wheel and working on the chain, esp during cleaning."
+2,Good,"I have had this for 13 years, and it is still doing the job, and made in the USA. Always buy USA Products."
+2,Great Stand - Barely Fits My Jamis MTB,"This stand is SOOO convenient. I mostly use it for propping my bike up in my apartment so I don't have to lean it on my furniture. It's wonderful for doing quick maintenance jobs, especially if you live in a small place and don't feel flipping your bike upside down or setting it up on a big rack.I give it four stars only because it barely fits my Jamis Durango 2.0 mountain bike. My bottom tube is tapered and goes to about 45 mm wide, which is wider than the hook on the stand. The hook still goes partially over the tube, though, and the stand still works fine. I'm glad it barely fits.Added comment 6/22/10 -- Because the hook barely fits, it rubs a lot every time I used it, and the rubber coating is starting to come off after about a year's worth of use. The coating would probably last longer with a bike that had a narrower bottom tube."
+2,cheap but amazingly useful,"sure this is a cheap stand BUT if you just want something to hold your bike from falling over and/or you want to have it around for quick drivetrain adjustments (if you set it just so, you can turn the cranks without hitting the stand) it more than does the job. If you're doing a major overhaul you probably want a real workstand but this is an awful handy thing to have around.I've used it more than once to work on a bike with the rear wheel out and/or adjust a derailleur that was a little out of whack, replacing cables, etc. etc. etc. You can't work on the front wheel with this stand, but that's not what it's designed for."
+1,For The Old,"I have 2 very modern bikes. The frames have oversized downtubes. One frame is aluminum, the other high-end carbon. The bend on this stand (where it hooks around the downtube) does not fit either frame. Would recommend this to someone who rides steel frame bicycles. It is ideal for those that have smaller diameter tubes.For the modern bikes, this product is USELESS."
+2,"Simple, Easy, Sturdy, Worth the Money",The needed something to hold the rear wheel up while I adjust my derailers. This works well on my Schwinn Midmoor 700x38.
+1,NOT for Trek Mountain Bikes,"I just received this stand and went to try it on my Trek 4500 and did not fit, not only did it not fit, but put some scratched on my bike :o(. So now I'm stuck with this stand that will most likely not do anything for me. It's not worth returning it. I paid $8.49 for the stand and the same for shipping. $16.98 total. It will cost me about $5 to ship it back so I will only get $3 back after it's all said and done which to me is not worth it.If you plan on using this on a Trek Mountain bike look elsewhere, it will not fit and will scratch it. :o("
+2,It works,"It's made cheaply both material and the workmanship. It's made of relatively soft metal like chrome colored brass. Bright side of this is it's easy to cut, so if the wheel of you bicycle goes way up high, you can cut it lower with a hack saw with relative ease, at least easier than cutting steel. It supports the weight of a bicycle pretty well but you can't sit on the bike while it's on the stand, of course. Even when I cranked the pedal to the full speed, it was stable to reasonable level. It could have been a better design with hollow aluminium(or good quality steel tube) and lighter and I would have happily paid the higher price for it. The bottom line is this. It's not the most refined looking stand but it works for its purpose and I recommend it to anyone who needs a simple portable bike stand for on location repair or adjustment."
+2,"Awesome ""Kickstand""","The Pyramid Bottom Bracket Type Display Stand is an awesome item to take the place of a traditional kickstand. I don't need to add weight to the bike while riding. The stand is waiting for me in my garage when I return from my ride. A few minutes after returning from my ride I am easily able to safely secure my bike in a stable upright position, reducing the potential for the bike being damaged through falling or knocking against an rough textured adjacent cinder brick wall. Couldn't be happier. Sturdy, and well coated to protect the bike frame from any damage from the stand. Also, raising the back tire allows for routine maintenance of the drive and back wheel components. If your looking for a low cost, simple way to protect and maintain your bicycle investment, this is it!"
+2,"Excellent portable stand, especially for touring","The Pyramid Bottom Bracket bike stand is a great option to take along on those overnight rides. For example, when I do the DALMAC ride it allows me to stand my bike up during the overnight stays instead of laying it down on the ground or trying to find a (scarce) tree at the campground. With my bike standing I can then hang my riding clothes on it to dry in the sun. For these reasons I highly recommend this portable bike stand."
+1,"Not even adaquate for older, round downtubes","These Sunlite/Pyramid BB stands have a notorious habit of shifting under the bicycle it is suspending, rendering the bike ever so slightly angled to one side or another - but just enough that a misguided poke will send the whole mess flying to the floor.I once exhibited a series of vintage and modern lightweight road bicycles at a show wherein these stands were provided by the event organizers. I had the foresight to bring chainstay/seatstay hook stands (even then, not the best - crank mount stands are my preference) for my personal bikes, which served their purpose as intended during the event. On the other hand, we nearly lost a Cinelli MASH to one of these BB-shell stands, and had a few close calls with the other bikes as well.I might use one of these in an emergency, but I would not rely on it. Neither would I expect the vinyl-coated hook to refrain from damaging a thin, 1970's-era paint job - or a current-era clearcoat, for that matter."
+2,Bicycle Display Stand,"The price is right and the holds the bike for repair, cleaning, or just parking. Does not hold the bike very tight but for the novist repairman, it is great."
+2,Excellent no frills stand,I was looking for a simple way to park my new Bianchi roadie and thought this may do the trick- it did. Extremely well made (for a BB stand) with a non-marring coating anywhere the stand touches the frame. Picks the back wheel up far enough to easily make drivetrain adjustments as well as remove the rear wheel.Best stand at nearly any price- but for under $10
+1,A great disappointment,"This system has no shut off valve so it runs continuously wasting a lot of water. The air gap orifice clogs frequently and in my case, dumps water all over the floor. There are several companies selling well engineered RO systems. I recommend finding one as Omni does not stand behind their product."
+1,Hmmmm,"As a US fan, I was certainly irritated that this was not released in the US and that I had to pay $23 for it as an import. This irritation was compounded when I sat down and listened to the album. This is not a bad album, for most bands it would be a solid effort, but I expect more from Sloan. What this album lacks is variety and subtlety. Most of the songs are just a little too straightforward. Other reviewers have commented on the repetitive guitar riffs and lyrics, and I agree.If you are big Sloan fan, you will probably want this, otherwise its a coin toss."
+2,Very good,"I've been around a while and sometimes certain hardcore bands can seem a bit distant for me to relate to. This band however, is not the case. Good, fast, packed with emotion hardcore. Get all the Champion stuff. It's worth it."
+2,It's a treat to discover the unusual Russian tradition!,"I stumbled on a great little nugget of unusual repertoireby attending a concert by the artist (The CD was recently reviewed in Fanfare, if you have access to that pub.)Timofeyev plays roughly 20 pieces in over 65 minutes of really unusual Russian Romantic music on the native Russian guitar (7 strings, tuned to an open G chord). His tonal palette is very broad -- he reminds me somewhat of Bream in this regard. It's a real treat to hear music that hasn't been recorded by anyone else. (Apparently Timofeyev discovered many of the pieces himself in ""lost"" manuscripts he studied while completing his doctorate.)His concert also included some wonderfully shmaltzy Russian songs for coloratura.Much as I love the Spanish and Latin American masters, it's a real treat to discover a whole, new, decidedly different tradition to enjoy."
+1,Don't rely on it...,"This long-awaited follow up to the 4.5 Resource Kit has been a great disappointment. (Don't take my word for it - go look at the comments in the SBS2000 newsgroup)I'm not into denigrating other people's work, but this book really doesn't have any plus points.To be brief: - it fails to explain essential concepts, with each chapter having hardly any logical connection with those preceding it - the text is peppered with terms and acronyms which go undefined - there are few graphic examples or practical walkthroughs - what walkthroughs there are (e.g. for setup wizards) do little beyond provide hard copy screenshots of the SBS dialog boxes - the graphic layout is poor - oversized headlines made me suspect that, in the absence of decent text, the editor resorted to padding out the book.I felt as if whoever did edit the book had no knowledge of network computing, never mind SBS.Sorry, but this is a lemon."
+1,Major Disappointment!!!,"As an Independant Consultant and Solution Provider, Small Business Server was an ideal candidate to add to our arsenal services being offered to our small business owners. To support it we would need some quality technical resources available to us to continue to provide high quality support and I was hoping the Resource Kit would do it. I was complete let down by it's lack of in-depth technical information and seemingly lack of direction. It is nothing more than a product overview. Thumbs down on this one!"
+1,I don't know what this book 's target is.,"I have finished this book with only 2.5 days.I feel very disapointed because this book mainly tell you what the features are avaliable in the Small Business Server 2000.This book hasn't tell you how to use them, how to deploy them.The style of the book is many titles in a chapter, but there is only a few words talking the title.I feel that the author is saying like ""There is Remote Access Service with SBS 2000. Then bye bye.""This book is too details for manager/decision maker, but not enough for administrator, so I don't know what this book for."
+1,No Substance,"I was expecting something similar to Office 2000 Resource Kit, a very good resource. but instead this book is not at all helpful for anyone who has never installed a server product before or been exposed to network issue decisions. Luckily I come from a Unix/Linux background and could understand the jargon and over emphasized subjects covered in this book. Active Directory is nothing more then an overblown address book (however, it is most useful) it's coverage is overdone in my opinion. Save your money and use the Server help documentation that comes with the product."
+1,No a very good book.,"I did not find the book to be very helpful at all. It's confusing, seems to have no direction. As an SBS consultant, I was not at all happy with this book. It offered me no genine insight."
+1,Not for Administrators,"This book was a real disappointment. I wanted something with the ins and outs, the pitfalls and must do's. This was an overview of features in MS SBS 2K. No thanks. I'll read that on the web. This book goes back!"
+1,No Substance!,"This book has no substance at all. It lists features but explains just about nothing you may be trying to research. The book feels like a collection of headlines (including oversize fonts to fill the pages). Whenever you think you may be approaching an answer, it refers to the ominous ""technology consultant"". Even Microsoft's sales literature is significantly more useful than this ""Resource Kit"". Don't buy it even if you can't find anything else. At a minimum, make sure your book seller has a no-questions-asked return policy."
+1,Sales Brochure,"This book is absolutely useless. It only provided information normally found in a sales brouchure. There was no technical content. It only told you what you could do with SBS, not actually how to do it."
+1,STOP think don't do it,"Don't use this crap in a newer engine. My 03 Nissan has been going through oil. I put this into my car and within 5 miles, failure. Car stalled and would barely run. Had to have the oil & filter changed including diagnostic time $85 shot."
+2,The best book I have ever read on this topic.,I recommend this book to all my friends and am actually buying it now for a friend who recently became engaged.
+1,Good thing that I didn't rush out and buy the DVD version...,"Thinking that I was missing out on a new release of vintage James Brown,I am so glad that I didn't buy the DVD-Body Heat because I already have the VHS, ""James Brown, the Lost Tapes"". I would have been upset to learn that the DVD is the same as the tape. I am constantly looking for new unseen performance material from Mr. Brown while he was in his hey-days, the 60'and 70's."
+2,Extremely fast shipping and a great price!,"I recieved this in less than 2 days. Bought this for the fiance for his birthday, he's not use to wearing rings but i wanted to point out that this ring is pretty wide and thick, he'll just have to get use to it. Its a great product and an even great price!"
+2,"fantastic! I love this ring. This is the 2nd one I've owned (I had to go up a size recently, due to some unfortunatweight gain)","i've bought this ring from Sabrina Silver twice now, and BOTH times I have been MORE than satisfied with both the speed of receipt as well as the high quality of her products. I highly recommend the product and the seller!"
+1,a triumph of theory over clarity,"This is a book laden with the falsely technical jargon of theory. There may be worthwhile ideas here hidden beneath layers of obscurantist prose, but the game did not seem worth the candle,"
+1,The onesies were too small and shrunk immediately--had to be given away.,The size ordered were what she normally wears--but were smaller than comparable clothes of the same type. Very disappointing.
+2,Works well but is a little big for females,"This 20 lb. vest is great for doing chores around the house, walking, and working out. It does not have a strong odor, like some other reviews suggested. The one thing that might be a problem is the fit. I'm a 5'5'' female with a small frame. So the vest is slightly bulky. I don't mind because I don't use it to walk out in public, just around the house and at a private gym. Other than that it works great!"
+1,gofit weighted vest,"the strips will not hold up to the weight, it torn on the first use. Do not order this product!!"
+1,Other reviews not helpful,"The weights in my old weight vest have started to desintegrate so it was time for a new one. The price is right and other reviews were very positive. On reviewer who said she was 5'2"" found it too short. I did not think this would be a problem for me because I am considerably taller, 5'7"". However it is too long...sits on the hips rather than hanging from the shoulders and ending at the waist line like my old one does. I do not think it will be very comfortable so I am sending it back. Also, I thought the illustration I looked at showed it as black. It is white, not attractive (How attractive can a weight vest be?) and will probably look dirty very soon and have to be laundered a lot."
+1,okay vest but..,"I had bought this vest primarily for pushups but when i tried it on i had noticed that most of the weight was positioned on my mid to lower back area. i was concerned that a.) it may end up causing my form to be compromised and b.) i may also end up ultimately injuring my self or at the very least not reaping the full benefit. otherwise i supposed itd be an okay vest for other exercises that didn't matter if it hung a little low eg pullups, dips.. maybe.. i would NOT recommend this for running or even walking unless you keep your back straight and have perfected your form as you may injure yourself with the lower center of gravity and weight. so at the end of it all i decided to return it and go with the ""mir short style vest"" that was twice as much but was designed with (virtually) all the weight on the upper back and chest area (which may in fact be superior to most vests out there..) hope this helps!"
+1,weighted vest,"I bought this vest for my husband who is an avid runner. he had to return it, as he found it to be uncomfortable. it moved around too much as he was running."
+2,Altogether an enjoyable movie,"All in all, I have to say that I enjoy this movie very much. I first saw it when I was very young (right after it came out) and it got to me just as much then as it does now.I will admit however that to a person who isn't into the UFO phenomena it might not make a lot of sense. Being very big into the paranormal myself (practically my whole life), I will say that it even took me a while to fully understand what was going on in this movie. Ultimately however at the end there isn't much that can or can't be proven as no one can really claim to know the full truth (at least that I know of :)).Altogether I give this a 4 out of 5 stars. If you're into the UFO phenomenon, you'll probably enjoy it. If you're not, it's still a fun movie to sit down to on a friday night with some popcorn and have a few thrills."
+2,Thought provoking,"This movie makes a person consider the subject of Alien contact. I thought some of the alien depictions needed to be more realistic, but it showed real human emotion in the various situations that were presented in the story and the actors did preform their parts well."
+1,"If the book has ruined for you any chance of ever sleeping soundly again, take heart...","... the film will then take all that surreal horror your imagination has been running wild with, and transform it into parody. What a joke! At least I'll catch some ZZZs tonight."
+1,Something went wrong...,"Music is what happens between the notes, someone said. I read Communion, I listened to the audio book reading by Roddy McDowell. As skeptical as I am inclined, both versions got me and gave me vibes of high weirdness. While I listened and read, I bought it. So when I got hold of the video, I was hopeful. But FILMING it and making it a visual treatment hit a brick wall. I watched, found myself saying every few minutes, 'oh give me a Break!', or 'You can't be serious..' I believed Strieber's account LESS after watching. A reading, either on paper or listening to a story teller, reaches inside the mind. Film is for the eyes, visuals first.If you want to test plausibility, take the mystery out of the shady corners inside the mind and put it out front, under lights and cameras. If you can translate it, you might have credibility left."
+1,"I'm waiting for a sequel called ""Confirmation""","Ok alien abduction flick. I always like Chris Walken no matter what movie he's in. Maybe if this was made more recently we would have gotten more specifics. You're not sure if something happened or not, but maybe that's what abduction is. Why are the aliens always so ugly, aren't there any planets with good looking aliens? And their not very sanitary, that spaceship looked dirty and so did the probe thing that came out of the wall, do they clean their instruments before they shove them in us? They don't look very healthy, or very clean. Oh well, Enjoy!"
+1,Weirdest movie ever,it only had a hint or a flavor of the book. I actually read the book which is really good if you like freaking yourself out. The movie was nothing like it. The movie was just one of those weird 80s things
+1,Yuck!,"This was a complete waste. Walken is good, but God what a waste! I never finished Strieber's first book which had intrigued me. But in succeeding books, he does nothing to prove anything. He gives a tale of experience that borders on religion. This horrible, suspenseless, and cheap film gives nothing to redeem Strieber nor his story as an unfunny joke.Maybe I shouldn't be so harsh on it. After all I'm not a UFO reasercher or whatnot. But I'm still human. I still have opinions. And my opinion of this is, yuck!"
+2,This World Is Nothing Like You Think It Is,"What an absolutely thought-provoking movie... period. Whitley Strieber's euphoric experiences shapes our lives in ways that we could never have imagined. Movies are almost always difficult to be made and expressed in the same way as are books, but the awesome Christopher Walken pieces it together in the most brilliant way. His acting is superb. To see Christopher Walken portray the full range of emotions that overtakes an abductee such as Whitley Striber is to see his greatest acting skills ever!Make no doubt about it, Communion brings forth to the attention of everybody watching it, the fundamental questions of life that we have all been looking for."
+2,"""Communion"" movie review","The movie wasn't as scary to watch as it was the first time I saw it two decades ago. But Christopher Walken is so perfectly cast as Whitley Strieber (author of the book and victim of the alien abduction) that I'll keep the DVD as a ""Walken classic!"" He's so unique, and such a hoot. The movie is interesting too."
+1,Bad tv movie,"This movie plays as if it was directed by the camera.It looks cheap is hopelessly incoherent.Stick with ""Close Encounters""."
+2,Leave the lights on at bedtime after watching this.,"This was a great movie; and introduced the dynamic acting of Christopher Walken to me. It also scared the you-know-what out of me. I must have seen this movie a dozen times and still get scared each time. If you've ever had even a remotely similar experience as what is depicted in this movie, you'll be leaving the lights on at bedtime guaranteed."
+2,WATCHERS and Watching ........,"DREADFUL DVD AND SOUND ....[shame!] BUT AN ABSOLUTELY 'MUST HAVE'.WALKEN IS SUPERB AS THE MULTIFRACTURED HERO .....quite a tour-de-force and this one is very very chilling since you're [the watcher] never quite sure whether we're in Kansas or not. Last year's ""Signs"" brushes along similar lines - except this one is invasive ...... did they or didn't they ... and are they here or not????DYNAMITE CAST includes the special Lindsay Crouse as Spouse, and Frances Sternhagen as the very perplexed psyc.""Dreamcatcher"" is another clone ... but this one [if it can] makes more sense.WELL WORTH HAVING ..... those chilly New York night time shots and that cabin [sister dwelling to Amityville .......]NOW, just click your Alien ....... there's no place like .....?{Nicholas Roeg's ""Don't Look Now"" makes a terif. double-bill - something different, but also very creepy ~ then there's ""The Comfort of Strangers"" ..... another Walken triumph!]"
+2,Christopher Walken scarier than the aliens,"Christopher Walken is scarier than the aliens, but the film manages to stir up some creepy paranoia at times. The scenes aboard the spaceship (or whatever it was) were a little weak, but in the cabin and in that long spooky school hallway were well done."
+1,"interesting, but weak - too much like a B movie plot","Among other weaknesses, it was clear that the author didn't know San Francisco very well. That should have been a warning! Too many cliches, not enough depth at all- this could have been a rich disturbing story, instead it was one dimensional and rather juvenile. Dissapointing"
+2,Perfect instruction,"Wow! Just got this and it is great. I don't like a lot of exercise videos because some of the instructors tend to be goofy, flighty and overly bubbly. Or the instructors that have you do ridiculous routines such as that ""turkey dance"" in Jane Fonda's tape. (Oh puh-leeze!) It drives me nuts and the tapes sit on the shelf. Donna's style is perfect for me. She is friendly but not overbearing. She is serious about the exercises but she seems to have a lot of fun doing the workouts. She reminds of the proper form and breathing which is very helpful for me. I did three of the four workouts tonight and they were challenging but very do-able even for a beginner. As my legs get stronger I'll pop on my ankle weights to make this even more of a challenge. I'm thinking I'll be feeling it tomorrow. That's a good thing! Buy this tape. You won't be disappointed in my opinion."
+2,I love it,"Even when i dont feel like working out i do because i remember how quick it is and makes me break a sweat, when i started i was sore for a a couple of days but i enjoy it, and can do this for life now all i need is a quick cardio"
+2,Happy and Satisfied,"Donna Richardson is one of my favorite aerobic instructors and I received an email from the seller on December 21, 2006 confirming my correct mailing address. I was very pleased, impressed and quite satisfied, because the seller handled my order with such promptness and on December 23, 2006 I received my tape. Keep up the good customer service."
+2,Pretty good video,This was a pretty effective exercise video. The routines on this video are realistic to follow.
+2,fun and effective,"I've been a fan of the Donna Richardson step and awesome abs video and was very pleased with the 4-day rotation video. I work full time plus have 2-young kids so the 15-minute work-outs are great for me. The only thing negative I have to say is that at times Donna and the two friends seemed to be talking simultaneously which was irritating and made it hard to understand Donna. Also, participants in the video should be aware that users will have to hear what they say over and over again--So I really find it irritating when one of the friend says, 'Now we're cooking' in a particulary annoying voice--I'd give anything to delete that!! However, all in all, a great video."
+2,Donna Richardson-4 Day Rotation Workout,"Love it! I am a busy wife and mother of 2. I can fit the 15 minute routine into my schedule. If time allows, I can do more than one segment. I have given several copies as gifts."
+1,"Great film, bad print","This is an historic film version, but the print I just purchased from Amazon is of very poor quality. If you go to Netflix, a much better print can be viewed streaming (and it's free to Netflix subscribers). This version for sale on Amazon should be retired. Amazon, please do something!"
+1,"1*2*3* Rent, Don't Buy This Canker-Blossom","1 Star for the DVD, 2 for the director, 3 for the cast: I originally saw this for a Shakespeare in film class at U.C. Berkeley 20 years ago, and it's a ashamed that copy wasn't borrowed for this transfer. But even a clean copy wouldn't help this poorly edited ""art"" film. Hall was definitely trying to aspire to arty French and Italian films of the time, but it doesn't work. As for the acting, the women are great - the men cardboard. Helen Mirren's first major film role as Hermia is fun to watch as is Diana Rigg's Helena. It's also pretty fun to see a 35-year-old Judi Dench as the bare-breasted Titania. Ian Holm is way over the top as Puck and a future playing villians is apparent when you see David Warner's attempt as the fair hero and lover. Mirren's second romp in the forest as Titania in the 1981 BBC production is far superior. Buy that one, then rent this to compare the two for fun."
+1,Midsummer Night's Dream,"We were dissapointed to discover that the DVD that we got was the same format and picture quality as the original VHS. I believe there is a restored version, we streamed a good quality full screen version from Netflix and I will be looking for this on DVD."
+1,NO Close-Captioning!!!,Falsely advertised: this DVD does not have close captioning. I called up Water Bearer Films and they confirmed the DVD does not have CC or English subtitles available.
+1,This is the kind of piece that makes people think that they don't like Shakespeare,"This play is so much fun, but you wouldn't know it from this static, phoned-in production. There are some good actors here, but it feels as if someone said, ""You're acting in film, so just pull it way back."" Dull, lifeless. Find the very fun 1968 RSC film version directed by Peter Hall (also with Mirren, but this time as Hermia) and see that instead.Beware: Several reviews here of this version are from reviewers who didn't watch it, but saw Mirren's name, and assumed it to be their beloved 1968 RSC production. It's not."
+1,Exceptionally Poor Quality Reproduction,"The 1968 BBC performance of ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"" was terrific. Unfortunately, as others have noted by others here, the quality of this reproduction of that performance is abysmal. Absolutely abysmal. THe color is uneven and faded, and the sound uneven as well. It is most unfortunate that this fine production by a sterling cast should be so degraded in this edition. This is a movie which really is in want and need of a proper treatment.This version is not such a treatment."
+1,not ready for prime time players!,"very odd version. wanted to show my english class and that did not work out well. good for a few laughs, however."
+1,disappointed,"I guess because it was offered to me as ""free"" my Amazon Unbox viewer became corrupted and I was unable to re-install. I expect better from Amazon."
+2,See Them At the Outset of Their Careers!,"Although the scratchy unrestored color makes this DVD it look as if it had been pirated in a movie theatre thirty years ago, it is well worth buying if only to see the delightful performances of young Helen Mirren as Hermia, Diana Rigg (taking a break from Emma Peel) as Helena, Judy Dench as Titania, Ian Richardson (who gives a preview of his ""House of Cards"" sardonic smile) as Oberon, and even the husband of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) as Snug the Joiner. The production (with its pink-lipped green fairies and hairy-chested Puck) may have been misguided, but the actors shine as future stars of British stage and cinema.Because of the poor quality and the faded print, I'd actually give it three and 1/2 stars. I still recommend it, however, as a piece of historical interest."
+1,Avoid at All Costs,"Could Water Bearer Films have found a print in worse condition? With weaker, more faded color? There is a note on the back cover that the ""Digital color enhancement"" has been copyrighted - that's enhancement? And on top of it all it looks like a poor copy of a VHS tape. The wretched quality of the picture... and the sound as well... make the DVD virtually unwatchable. A 1968 film shouldn't look as bad as this. I guess we're just supposed to be grateful that the film is available on DVD - thanks, but no thanks, Water Bearer."
+2,Great Book,I thought it was a great book. It's filled with a lot of very useful information and it's always great to get info direct from casting directors since they are the ones who we all need to audition for!
+1,Sucks,"This books sucks. Mind you, there are over 350,000 aspiring actors. The majority of them have been told and rehearsed on how beautiful and talented they are.Only 10 new actors are ""broken in"" each year. This book sucks."
+2,Episode List,"In the second half of Season Six we continue to slip away from the early film noir feeling of this series, and more into a sixties flavor. The acting and writing are not at their peak. But Perry Mason is a great show no matter what. Here are the episodes:1. The Case of the Prankish Professor2. The Case of Constant Doyle - Bette Davis filling in for an absent Raymond Burr (who makes a short appearance on the phone, in his bathrobe)3. The Case of the Libelous Locked - Michael Rennie filling in for Raymond Burr4. The Case of the Two-Faces Turn-a-bout - Hugh O'Brien filling in5. The Case of the Surplus Suitor - Walter Pidgeon filling in6. The Case of the Golden Oranges - Perry is back!7. The Case of the Lawful Lazarus8. The Case of the Velvet Claws9. The Case of the Lover's Leap10. The Case of the Elusive Element11. The Case of the Greek Goddess12. The Case of the Skeleton's Closet13. The Case of the Potted Planter14. The Case of the Witless Witness"
+2,the best,"Number one on preorder. This should tell the powers that be, we want good clean shows to watch. Perry Mason has drama, suspence, and good acting. It does not have nudity, swearing or just plain blowing up things to fill in the space. Give us more of the old shows and we will buy them."
+2,Perry Mason,This is a wonderful series that has great shows. Its a shame that the producers don't make them more often and are dragging out the process.
+2,Where is Perry in the middle of the season?,I love the Perry Mason series so I would buy the set anyway but you should know that in several of the episodes Perry is in the hospital and stars are brought in to replace him. Otherwise I love the season 6 set.
+2,Collecting all in this series,Loved this series when I was very young with pleasant memories. Wanted to get them . Have gotten every one as they have been released. Have not been disappointed. Will continue till collection complete. Nostalgia is a warm fuzzy feeling watching this series from the past. Wow how styles and life has changed then.Perry has always been a favorite for me.
+2,I'm collecting the whole series,"I watched these on TV back when they were first on, in the early 1960's. I loved them then and still do now. I like having them on dvd now without all the nonsense commercials, the logos in two corners of the screen and banners pasted across the bottom. I like the fact too that they are full length - not missing segments to make way for more commercials. These are great!"
+2,Good stuff!,"Also a must-have for Perry Mason fans... good acting, exciting plot lines and a nice glimpse into 1960s legal practice in L.A!"
+2,"Perry Mason Season Six, Vol 1 & 2","I have purchased all the Perry Mason TV series, 1 through 6, through Amazon. I have not been disappointed with any of the series. Looking forward to season Seven."
+2,perry mason,"great condition and received it on time, very pleased with the service, would recommend amazon.com to every one and the price was compatible"
+1,Lacking in Instructional Tips,I was expecting to get some pointers for developing skills in c/country skiing. There was no verbal instruction ...only an hour long video showing a man skiing. I shared this video with another cross-country skier who also felt this video had no merit for someone wanting to learn skills. I want a video that gives instructional tips.
+1,Dated,"I borrowed this video from the local library. The video could be used to teach beginners to classic cross-country ski provided there was an experienced instructor doing narration, otherwise you may put the class to sleep. The footage consists of long and repeated shots of a single skier traditional skiing, to soft almost hypnotic music in the background. The video is somewhat dated in its technique, equipment and filmmaking, and would be hard pressed to compete with modern videos the likes of Warren Miller (Alpine), Christian Begin (Mtn Biking) or xczone (cross-country skiing)."
+1,Good but it ain't warren miller,"This video, like many before it, have prefered to depict the activity as quiet, restful, and meditative. This video is useful to teach beginners to classic ski provided you have an instructor doing the narration; otherwise you may just put the class to sleep.Today the consumer has MTV... Warren Miller (Alpine), Christian Begin (Mountain Biking) and xczone (Cross-country) films-videos to choose from.I found Cross Country Skiing by Jeff Nowak in the library. Compare with some modern titles... you be the judge."
+1,Doesn't even come close to fitting,"Bought it for my 17"" MacBook and it is inches too big in both dimensions. Can't use it without cutting it down and then you lose the cutouts that allow the cover to close. The company never responded to emails about returning or exchanging.A total waste of money, will never buy from this company again. Bad product and absolutely no customer support!"
+1,Don't waste your $$$$,"Would suggest this unless you are in an environment were dust/sand/etc is a major concern. It does cover the keys and for the most part fits, but the typing experience is horrible."
+2,"veru good, fits amost perfectly","I really love this protector, fits almost perfectly in my 15' 2008 macbook pro. I would love that the plastic was more transparent, but its ok. keyboard backlite works but not perfectly. I would buy anotherone if I lost it. A little expensive for the plastic they used, but I look a lot and I think its the best choice if you are looking in keboard protection."
+1,Not even really ProTouch,"I ordered a ProTouch keyboard protector from amazon for a macbook pro. I received a cheap, no name brand clear rubber keyboard cover for a macbook white. it came in a bag that said ""Wireless Accessories"" on it. that's all it said. the same bag that the no name brand cell phone cases come in. certainly not a presentable package. I was displeased to say the least, and no company name was available for me to ship it back to, or exchange."
+2,worth the cost,"nice one, just got it, need to see how it looks from now in a while.. but the most important thing its that its protecting the keyboard. Easy to get used to, looks nice on the macook."
+2,PURE GENIUS,"You can still see the lighted buttons and it prevents dirt and dust from getting inside the Mac. When it gets dirty or sticky I just wash it with soap and completely dry it then put it back on. Good investment for a $4,000 Laptop. YOU SHOULD BUY THIS PRODUCT."
+1,The iSkin stretches w/in a 2-3 month period,"I LOVED the iSkin for the first 2 months. Then, it stretches, bubbles over the keys, and doesn't give a good fit. I'm very disappointed. The Apple Store has returned mine a couple of times now and have deduced it just gets heated and stretches. They will take it back now and offer a store credit. I would love a skin that works."
+2,Good protection from sticky fingers,"Overall, I like the protector. Other people have said it protects the keyboard from spills. While I can't vouch for that particular capability, I do think it protects the keys from sticky fingers. I like how it feels over the keys, too. I definitely would recommend this product."
+2,Like it but not love it!,"The protector does its job at protecting the keys from contamination and possible liquid spills. However, like other reviewers noted, the protector makes the letters and numbers harder to read, but not impossible. Some of the other skins available have the letters on the cover itself for easier viewing. That would have been a good option for this protector as well to eliminate the problem with seeing the keys. I have a 17"" mac book pro and this skin fits the shape and size of all the keys better then a previous skin I had. I read the review that warned that this item does not fit the new 17"" models. My computer is new and the skin fits it very good. (perhaps we are talking about a different model) It feels good to the touch and if you have the ""light"" up key option, it does show up good through the protector. I have considered returning it but probably will not as I type without looking at the keys."
+2,Essential peice of equipment if you....,have kids or big dogs with wagging tails! Need I say more?I thought there might be some awkwardness when typing but this things fits better than a condom!Highly recommend!
+1,Good but can't see the keys anymore,"This is a great idea, very useful to protect your keyboard. I think that computer companies should always integrate this kind of protection to the keyboard. Keyboard aren't cheap, and on laptops if you spill your coffee, your laptop is pretty much dead. So this comes in as an important piece of protection.Unfortunately in low light environment, especially when there's still enough light for the backlight of the keyboard to be off, you just can't see the keys anymore. Because of this issue, 1/2 of the time i'm not using the protection. The protection is very sticky on the side that goes against the keyboard, meaning that when you don't use it, it gathers a lot of dust very quickly, beating the purpose of having that ""skin"" on top of your keyboard.Another good idea, that really needs more thinking, as to what material should be used so that it's fully transparent."
+1,Disappointing fit,I was really looking forward to using this product given how pleased I have been with the iSkin covers for both of my iPods. The iSkin cover for the MacBook Pro does not fit well over the keyboard and as another reviewer mentioned it makes the keys hard to read. I plan on returning this keyboard protector.
+1,Cannot recommend - it stains my laptop screen,"As a keyboard protector, it works fine.Unfortunately, the material seems to interact with the LCD display to leave marks.It has stained my screen with rectangles (one from each protected keycap).Water does not completely remove the marks on the screen - they appear to bepermanent."
+1,DOES NOT FIT THE NEW MACBOOKS,"does not fit the new 15"" june macbooks or 17"". the F-Keys are in the wrong place, it fits a Tibook g4 BUT NOT THE NEW MACBOOKS BE WARNED. I sent back and had no problems getting my refund and they responded they DO NOT HAVE THE MACBOOK CORRECT SIZE. you have been warned. I give 2 stars for their customer service. understanding no questions asked."
+2,wow!,"How good looking and how thin, it can stay in the laptop when you finish working on the Apple.Also hard to buy if you are ordering it in the Netherlands.Amazon.com blocked the buy and didn' make clear why I couldn't order it from the Netherlands!Maybe one day I will receive an answer?"
+2,ProTouch Cover,"I like the ProTouch Keyboard Cover. For the money, it was a good investment. There are several covers out there that may be better, but this was a cost effective option until I can find a better cover. As others have stated, it takes a little getting used to as far as typing with the cover goes, but I'm sure that any cover will have this. It sits pretty well on the keyboard without moving. I live with four Australian Shepherds, and did not realize the amount of dust and hair that lands on the keyboard until I got this cover for my new MacBook Pro. Makes me wonder what is in the keyboard of my old iBook.The only thing that is missing from this cover is something that protects the palm rests. I will be looking for this in the next cover that I get."
+2,One of the first Christian non-glam Metal bands,"This album is pretty good, but as for Roger's new direction, he is now an atheist with a severe hatred for the Christianity he once preached. Which brings up the question of was he ever truly saved at all. And if he wasn't can this album truly be considered Christian? Some thoughts to wrestle with... On a strictly musical review this and Once Dead are great albums but after Roger kicked out, or had a falling out with the other band members the music suffered. If the pauses were taken out between the songs on Destruction Comes, (In which Roger plays all of the guitars as well as sings) you would seriously think it is all one long song. pretty sad."
+1,VR,"Well first of all I dont think anybody should judge Roger, If they did their research they would know what happened, Once Dead was ok a few good tunes but overall it all sounds the same. For the Human Sacrficie Album Mulligan's Stew is probobly my Favorite VR Tune."
+1,You get what you pay for.,One of my Pioneer speakers broke so I took the cheapest path and bought Jensen. I should have known better. The magnet on the Jensen is 1/3 the size of the one it was replacing. I installed the one speaker and before I installed the second one I decided to try it out. Not only did it sound terrible but it blew within five minutes. Keep in mind that I have a standard Kenwood 40x4 head unit without any extra amp and I had it turned up up about three quarters. This speaker is week and as I stated in the title you get what you pay for.
+2,Perfect rear deck speakers for OEM radio/deck,"These were cheap and effective, they sound great considering that they are driven by a the original OEM radio/deck. Other speakers for the same price don't compare, and were returned, they can't hold up the bass parts as well as these."
+1,Poor Quality,"I just received the DVD today, and watching it was very disappointing. It's only 1.9GB on disc. There are double images throughout most of the movie. It's a 4:3 frame size rather than at its 1.85:1 original size. Don't buy this Synergy DVD!"
+1,"Schlocky Fifties horror at its ""best"".","Let's face it, this is not a good film. But it is undeniably fun, due to the outrageous situations, ripe dialog, and at least one good acting performance. As the lecherous and totally rotten mad scientist, Donald Murphy is very effective, and it is surprising that he was not in more films. And as the sincere elderly scientist, Felix Locher is terrible, but enthusiastic. Director Richard Cunha injects a few nice touches here and there, but you have to look closely to catch them. And did anyone on Earth ever watch a film like this in the hope of hearing and seeing two crummy rock-&-roll numbers performed? The most amusing moments are Dr. Frank's instant ""explanations"" to conceal the fact that he has built a monster in the basement, and that it is now walking around the neighborhood. (The one about a lost puppy is priceless.) Worth a look for horror fans."
+2,Nightmares,"I first saw this movie in 1958 at 8 years of age and when the daughter raised her face off the pillow I screamed and was scared beyond belief. Now at 61, I'm anxious to see this movie again. After 53 years I await anxiously for this movie to arrive so that I can be scared out of my witts again!! I remember the beginning of the movie when a young couple saw this lady with big bulging eyes on the sidewalk. Her eyes scared me then and I hope it does the same again? I'll let everyone know once I view my long loss scary movie...FRANKENSTEINS DAUGHTER. Ooooooooooooooo!!"
+2,"""WOMAN MONSTER MENACES CITY!""...","John Ashley (along w/ his humongous hair) is on hand for this enjoyable, mad-science schlocker from the 50s. Dr. Frank (yep, a relative of Dr. Frankenstein) builds a female creature out of assorted body parts. He puts the brain of a beautiful girl into the cranium of a very mannish beast w/ a face like burnt lasagna. Unfortunately, the hideous monster remains mostly in the lab, resulting in only a tiny killing rampage. Still, there's enough mayhem, ridiculous dialogue, and more than enough of John Ashley's pompadour to keep things fun. Worth a watch or two..."
+2,"If this is his daughter, He needs to empty the Gene Pool.","It's a 60's movie, it's made as well as it couyld have been made for the time, it fares much better them some of the other Frankenstein knockoffs that have been made with the likes of Jesse James or others.It's NOT oscar material, nor is it terrible, it's just an entertaining movie to me, it takes me back to the CHILLER THEATER days where I first saw it.Check it out, you really can't go wrong for 10 bucks."
+1,"Trashy, veeeeeery trashy","With it's demented make-up, acting and (of cource) soundtrack, FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER remains pure, talky trash. Dr. Frank (Frank, Frankenstein, GET IT) is a scientist who wants a daughter and (suprise! suprise!),he kills off one of the film's bitchy charactor's and turns her into a hideous looking monster. For a long time I've been a fan of trash cinema, I've even written a book about it and I found this one pretty hard to take and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Still, if FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER appears on late-night TV, it's worth staying up for.....just to see how bad it is!"
+1,"depth, but not 3d","i bought a system like this today (razor 3d the ultimate 3d experience) and have tried 3 dvds with it, used all the different settings, and so far it offers more depth perception, but is definitely not jump-off-the-screen 3d. i was disappointed"
+1,a disappointment,"I heard so much about this book but it has so little. Pseudo-intellectual language, undeveloped characters, a few nice parts. Not at all what I expected, and not particularly sexy."
+1,a thorough disappointment,"Well, it starts out well. The conceit of email sex is skillfully done. In fact, the sexy emails are the only good thing about this book, and when the author unwisely moves away from them, about mid-way through the book, the entire thing falls flat. Aside from the emails, the book is filled with unbelievable characters engaging in anatomically dubious acts described in trite sentences - over and over and over and over. By the end the book has degenerated into a mash of plot-driven pseudo S&M.;Other people's reactions to this book are proof positive that the genitals and the brain are not connected."
+2,Morroccan tales,Paul Bowles was a great writer who also did us the service of translating many Morroccan writings. One of these writers is Mohammed Mrabet. This little title Mhashish was put out by the City Lights label many years ago. It contains tales largely revolving around the use of kif (or hashish as Americans would call it) It is a delightful collection of tales. Mrabet is a talented writer. He draws up some tantalizing tales that delve into the positive and negative of this state of mind. It is a good introductory volume for the novice (admittedly I am a novice myself) of Morroccan literature. Mr Bowles did us a great favor in translating numerous works by Mrabet. Let us pray to Allah that City Lights finds it in their hearts to reissue these fine collections of exotic literature.
+2,The key text.,Thisd just is the key text of 20th century philosophy. Written in aphoristic style and heavily reactive to the conversation between Frege Russell and the early Wittgenstein that gave birth to contemporary analytic philosophy it is a must read (in company with some of the texts from those three authors). Nobody should remain unchanged in their thinking by reading and striving to understand this work.
+2,"Finally, A Good Book!","I'm not much on writing long reviews, but I thought this little book was worth it because it helped me. Finally, of the few books out there regarding what to expect during basic training, this book is the best and most current. I've read the other two (including Mr. Thompson's first edition) and can say with certainty this book (2nd edition) is highly informative and insightful. You can even e-mail the author for more info. The best advice, don't trust just one book or just one source for your information.I ended up not enlisting for full time service, but still considering the Reserves. I'm glad I had this book to make an informed decision.Good luck if you are going in!"
+1,"This book holds few ""charms""","I was vastly disappointed with this novel. I had read and admired ""Ellen Foster"" and was optimistic when ""Charms"" was selected by my book club. Unfortunately, the plot was facile, superficial, and unbelievable -- a fairytale with pretensions to reality. The characters were stereotypes, drawn with the broadest brushtrokes, with no remotely ""human"" qualities. What qualities they did have were repellent, a trio of do-gooders with no compassion for human failings other than their own. In short, I found this novel insultingly smug and sanctimonious, the kind of novel that gives Southern literature a bad name."
+1,"This book is not another ""Ellen Foster""!","What a desappointment! As soon as I finished reading Ellen Foster, I was hungry for another book by Gibson. I am sorry to say Charms of the Easy Life did not give any insight of teh characters, they are treated very sketchy, I could not have any feelings for any of them (I adored and admired little old Ellen). This book is boring, boring, boring."
+1,disappointing read.,"This book started off well and you really got a feel for this wonderful and special older woman who was a healer and the central character. As the book progressed it became a struggle to read because of the other characters and their inter-relationships. It simply never came together for me.I have, however, enjoyed other Kaye Gibbons books."
+1,Very Dissapointing,"I read this book for a book group and was quite dissapointed. It is on the high school reading list in my town and I thought I'd enjoy it because the town English coordinator who makes up the required and recommended reading lists is a nice man, but I was upset by the characters (except Charlie-Kate), plot, and even the details of the story. I'm not oohing and ahhing over it. You don't need to read it if you don't have to. I hope that by the time I get to high school it's off the list of required reading."
+1,BAD: DONT READ!!!,I had to read this book for my school's reading list. It was by far the worst book that I have ever read. There was no plot at all. All of my friends also thought that it was bad. Even some of my friend's parents thought so too!! My final word is DONT READ IT!!
+1,i'm sure i'd love it if i didn't have to read it for school,I think the subject says enough. I'm sure I'd love it if I didn't have to read it for school. I only dislike this book because I have to write an in-class essay for it tommorrow. it's too annoying and i hate the point of view because it's something to be discussed. I'm ure I'd love A Seperate Peace if I didn't have to write an analysis of Finny and Gene's relationship. damn school.
+1,Waste of Time,"Weak characters all around, but most especially Gibbons' portrayal of men. Plot had potential...but it never went anywhere worthwhile. Next."
+2,"Charmed, I'm sure...","This is the fascinating story of three generations, with a midwife/herbalist grandmother, her single mother daughter, and her bookworm granddaughter. The grandmother, Charlie Kate, is a fascinating, well developed character whom the reader cannot help but admire (she reminded me strongly of the aunts from Alice Hoffman's 'Practical Magic'). Somewhere between a medicine woman and a psychic, she was nevertheless predictable, in that she hung around until her daughter and granddaughter's lifes were fixed and then she died. Terribly predictable, but sparkling with its descriptions of WWII Raleigh and the life of an herbalist/midwife. The book leaves you wishing for a grandmother like Charlie Kate and a suitor like Tom Hawkings III. Good easy read- would make an especially good winter read, curled up in an armchair in front of a fire, covered by a cozy throw, sipping a mug of homemade cocoa."
+1,I'm clearly missing something here,"Not being a woman, or a midwife, or a semi-witch, or a southerner, I'm sure I missed something about this book. It wasn't necessarily bad - I can appreciate the craftsmanship of the text - it just really didn't speak to me on a personal level. Still, not a bad read for a rainy afternoon."
+2,Wonderful and Powerful !,I have read several Kaye Gibbon's novels and found this to be a wonderfully passionate and emotional novel. Charlie Kate represents a forward thinking woman who was not afraid to care for sick and desolate people of that era. I found much substance in the novel. I am in the medical profession and felt that Kaye Gibbons did her homework regarding herbal remedies and medical treatments that seemed appropiate. Take time to read this novel it is worth it!
+1,Cinderella in the South,"This story is more than a little farfetched -- quirky unlicensed but sought-after physician grandmother enlightened enough (in the U.S. South, in the 1940s and 1950s) to give abortions and do CPR on colored folk -- silly mom -- plain young girl who has no exposure to males in any form or at any age, who suddenly falls in love with a rich privileged handsome guy with curable war wounds. It instantly blended into a dozen or so such chick-lit feel-good southern stories I've read over the past decade or so, and like them left not a trace on my brain or imagination."
+2,A WONDERFUL READ,This book is a joy from beginning to end. Funny and insightful. I've recently reread it and found it more enjoyable than the first or second time. Her best work.
+2,Southern Spunk,"This book is about three generations of strong southern women. My favorite character by far was the grandmother and matriarch, Charlie Kate. She is a self taught healer, and treats her patients with a combination of common sense and tradition. Charlie Kate is feisty and isn't afraid to speak her mind or take on the powers that be. I also dearly loved the relationship she has with her granddaughter (and of course it made me think of my own grandmothers often)."
+2,Delicious,The three generations of women in this book are full of gumption and spunk. She really wove them together well. You find yourself relating to the characters. I wish I knew Charlie Kate. She's some woman. I find this book just as good as Ellen Foster although the writing style is slightly different.
+2,This book is a TREAT!,"It has been a few years since I read Charms for the Easy Life, but when I saw there were no reviews I had to leave one. The main characters in this book are three generations of Southern women. They are strong-willed, very intelligent women and they will make you laugh and cry. Writing this review makes me want to go find the book and re-read it"
+2,So good I always own two copies...,"I like to keep a second copy of this book handy in case I need to recommend it to someone. I don't ever want to be without it. The women in this story all live on in my mind/heart long after the last time I read it. I was not crazy about Ellen Foster when Oprah went on and on about it...I always thought she should have chosen this book.I guess if you're ""forced"" to read this for school I would recommend that you have a quick attitude adjustment first. Having been stuck reading some seriously dry assignments long ago in the stone ages, how I WISH a story like this would have been put in my life when I was younger! I can't understand a word of the negative reviews here.It's like chocolate.I understand how people might not like brussel sprouts even though I do. I don't understand how anyone can possibly NOT adore chocolate. That's what Charms for the Easy Life is for me."
+2,Review of Visalia STock Saddle Co Reprint catalog of 1938,"This is a great reprint of an old catalog. It shows all of what was in the orginal. Saddles, chaps, saddle trees, hats, boots, bits, spurs, and some clothing. This is a great referance book for the person looking to research old equipment that they may have. I would recommend this just for informal reading if you like old west items. It includes prices of items in 1938. This book makes a great addition to your library."
+2,Walking in Victory,I refer to this book often to get God's perspective on grace and my new identity in Him.
+2,Christian Life Gold,"This book is a fantastic look at Romans 5-8, focusing on Christian life issues such as understanding the difference between law and grace, the dangers of legalism, formality and license in the believer's walk, and what it means and looks like to walk in the Spirit. Another great read from a great author. I especially like the author's understanding and presentation of the importance of knowing our identity in Christ and how it relates to everything in our walks with Him."
+2,"Forever changed my ""Pharisee-like"" attitude","This book shows how to truly ""walk in the Spirit"" It highlights Romans 5- 8 and shows how our self-improvement efforts will always be ""vanities of vanities."" We have to put our faith in Jesus. He's the One who did it all. Based on the content you can tell the author was greatly influenced by Watchman Nee's book ""The Normal Christian Life"" (also a VERY good book). Stop trying to fix something that God didn't intend to fix. Free the shackles and experience a true walk in Victory."
+2,Great info on hiking in the untamed wilderness,"The book has great general info. on the numerous trails in our nation's biggest state. The information on trails that I hiked in the Palmer and Seward areas were right on the money, and I hope to use the guide on future trips up north."
+1,Did not last two days,"This product did not even last two days before it began to fall apart. The black backing separated from the front after two uses. The pumice coating developed bare spots after only four uses. These were normal uses according to the instructions. This may have been a good product in the past, but it is a terrible product now."
+1,Slippery in the shower,"If you are nervous about slipping in the shower or don't have good balance, don't get this! It really needs little suction cups or something to stay in place. You have to step on it with one foot to be able to use it on the other foot and it just left me tipping and almost falling every time. I ended up using in on the carpeted floor, sitting on the couch and even then, it was difficult to file every angle of my heel. Wouldn't recommend if you want a good file on your feet."
+1,what happened??,"I had one of these in use for about two years, and everything was fine with it...recently, I changed it for a new one, and it came apart within a week... I don't recommend it anymore... at all."
+2,great product & convenient!,"i haven't been able to find this product anywhere over the last 6 months, and i finally found it on amazon :) it works better than any of the similar items i've used over the past few years. and it's a great price and super convenient cuz you get 2 shipped right to your door!"
+2,great cream,I LOVE this product. I've only been using it 2 weeks and already I see a difference. Once I get a tan the dimples will be much less noticeable as well. My skin is so much softer and I notice I don't have to shave as much either...not sure if that's from the lotion but I'll let it take the credit!! I have already recommended this to MANY friends and some enemies...lol.
+1,Not for everyone's skin,"After I started working out, watching my diet, purchasing Delfin Spa shorts, I thought this would be the final step in getting rid of any stubborn cellulite before bathing suit season began. I purchased this for $27 (not including shipping). At the end of one week, I have a rash that's spread from my ankles to the top of my thighs, my upper arms, my chest and part of my abdomen. It looks and feels like I've been attacked by a million red ants. After a day, symptoms got worse. Never having any skin problems like this before, I went to the clinic. After $64 for the visit, $62 in prescriptions, I am now going to be on 10 pills a day for the next 14 days to get this cleared up. To boot, sweat isn't allowed, so no working out either. My lesson: STICK WITH THE TREADMILL, and use the money on a personal trainer. And my advice - try the Delfin Spa shorts and a run if you're trying to get rid of cellulite. They're cheaper and they actually work."
+2,"a heart-felt tearful movie - if you enjoyed August Rush, you'll love Listen to Your Heart","Listen to Your Heart is a heart-felt tearful movie. If you enjoyedAugust Rush, you'll love Listen to Your Heart. Music has the power to change lives, as demonstrated by Ariana. Deaf since childhood, she struggles between the privileged life of her mother's dominance or to reach out and risk the heartache of embracing love. ""Music is a powerful thing, one song can change your mood, make a memory. One song can change your whole life."" The lesson, ""Listen to your heart.""The film is rated NR yet is clean and will be enjoyed as a wholesome inspirational family movie."
+1,Not realistic in the least,"If the producers knew anything about Deaf Culure they would have picked an actual deaf actress to play the role. It is not only offensive but is not even remotely realistic in showing what deafness and deaf culture is like. It only shows a helpless deaf girl who magically hears after getting a cochlear implant. Come on. It takes 3 months to heal after the surgery and even get the thing turned on and then years of speech therapy etc for it to be successful, IF its even successful. The actor was cute, I'll give them that much but isn't it time to let the Deaf act for themselves."
+2,Tear jerker,"This was a great story from start to finish as other reviewers have stated. Danny is a waiter at a local restaurant when Ariana and her controlling mother and her companion stop in for lunch. Ariana's mother is controlling of her because Ariana is deaf and feels she needs to make all of her daughter's decisions for her even though she is 21! It is love at first sight for Danny, although Ariana's mother doesn't think Danny is good enough for Ariana and does whatever she can to keep them apart. Kent Moran also performs his own music in this movie which is great! There are a couple more twists to this movie that I don't want to give away. Great tear jerker romance worth having in your movie collection."
+1,No cliche unturned,"The cliche's:1. The supportive wise black friend,2. The overbearing to the point of unbelievable mother3. The hero is perfect, has higher ideals than Jesus4. When he goes into convulsions on the floor, I thought, here we go, he's dying of cancer, sure nuffWorst movie I've seen in a while, then again, I'm not female, nor under the age of 16."
+1,Overdone,"There is handicap and deadly disease, poverty, alcoholism, loss of a parents during childhood and super abusive mother. All that topped off with great love and forgiveness. Little bit overdone even for my (romantic) taste."
+1,"Wowser, was this one bad!","I've lost all faith in reviews. I'm one of the most generous star-givers out there, and I could not find anything good about this movie. I chose it based on reviews, but I just can't believe that anyone, let alone a majority, could give this 5 stars. Beware of this one unless you like sappy, poorly acted, unrealistic films, with really bad music. I hung in there until the end waiting for it to get better, but it just kept nose-diving deeper and deeper."
+2,Amazing movie...keeps your interest!,"Love this movie!1.) Emotion...The movie has some characters you will love and cheer for, and some you will hate.2.) Twists....The movie has a couple of turns that are unpredictable for sure. Without giving them away, this isn't a movie that just starts, tells one plain story, and ends.3.) Great acting/powerful...You get the feeling that you're watching a real life story play out.One of my favorite movies, and when I started watching it, I didn't even think I'd like it. Give it a try!"
+2,Wonderful collection,I love this cd very much it a wonderful collection. It I think a better collection then the other one because it doesn't have all of the english songs to see every time we look at a Selena cd. So because of that I think it wonder. The spanish song are the same way it got the songs that we don't see. I think this is a great collection because this is the true meaning of selena.
+2,Selected poems from Montale's first three volumes of poetry,"In this book published by New Directions is compiled the more noteworthy poems out of Montale's first three volumes of poetry, in a facing page translation from the Italian. Although not his best work (a title I'd rather reserve for his ""Satura""), the poems of this period are essential to becoming familiar with Montale's technique, which reaches its highest point in the profound ""Picollo testamento (Little Testament)."" The layout of this edition leaves a lot to be desired, but still provides the best introduction to this Nobel laureate's early poetry."
+2,A real swashbuckler...,"...that buckles every swash imaginable. War, treachery, disguise, secret passages, shipwrecks, damsels in distress -- an amazing amount gets packed into this not-very-long book. Great fun, but the pseudo-fifteenth-century dialog (""Sirs, this knave arrow likes me not. But it importeth rather to take counsel."") will prove an unfortunate obstacle to the very readers who would otherwise enjoy the story most, the young."
+2,A superb adventure novel,"""The Black Arrow"" is R. L. Stevenson at his best. With a smooth, proper style Stevenson creates complex, conflictive characters in an adventure full of emotion and thrills. For anyone who likes adventure, this novel is going to be one of his/her favorites because in this book Stevenson combines beauty with danger."
+2,Review for the book Black Arrow,"This book was hard to get interested in at first. It was hard to understand the language used. After a couple of chapters, I was able to get the gist of most of it. There are still some terms that I needed a dictionary for, but they were about clothing so I just skipped over them. The story was very interesting and I would recommend it if you like a challenge and don't mind struggling through a couple of chapters to get to the ""good"" part."
+2,A Solid Adventure Novel,"The Black Arrow was an enjoyable, fast-paced adventure novel. The protagonist was flawed in a way that made him believable and likable. Best of all, his flaws serve the reader as subtle cautionary tales against haste and violence while still providing a very entertaining read.Written for adolescents, I expect that the novel's period-style language would be somewhat difficult for younger readers today although I do think that the lessons are valuable enough that young people should be encouraged to at least attempt what is otherwise a not very challenging read. The ending, the change in the protagonist's goals and his realizations about his own actions were very satisfying.Additionally, I found the free Kindle edition to be adequate and free from distracting format errors or other issues."
+2,The Journey of a real Singer-Songwriter,"""The Big Night,"" is a breakthrough album for David Zollo. After a Tenure in Iowa's ""High and Lonesome,"" and a collection of solo albums each building upon the last, this album presents itself as the matured Zollo in good form. The music is the sound of Iowa, with its dirt roads and endless fields of corn. This is the sound of honky tonk Barn parties sung by a throat as scratchy as brillo pad. Check it out."
+2,Can it get better?,"Dave has outdone himself with this album. This is his third ""solo"" album on the independant label he runs in Iowa City called Trailer Records. Dave can sound like rock n roll, folk, Alt-Country, and bluesy among other unknown or unnamed styles. The Big Night explores these different musical styles and puts them together to form his unique sound. If you like Bob Dylan, Greg Brown, Todd Snider, The Rolling Stones, or any similar atists you should give this album a try."
+2,Beautiful Bible.,This Bible by Thomas Nelson is beautiful and simple to understand. I recomend it to the Religious.Nelson Villamor y Fleitas.
+2,Careful what you buy,"This item is excellent for the first layer of protection for your video iPod. As the description says, this is not a sticker with adhesive on it, but a ""static cling polymer plastic"", which is very easy to put on and reposition.The front cover covers the click wheel and most of the face, leaving very little open to scratches. The back cover covers most of the flat section, but doesn't extend to the curved section. Mine is going inside of a Speck Products iPod Video ToughSkin, so no worries there.On a side note, beware of the ""More Buying Choices"" sellers who are offering the ""same"" product at $0.01. I purchased one of these first and got a similar, but much inferior product. It had the same dimensions as the Powersupport product, but it was a sticker and was very hard to apply. It was very prone to have air bubbles that I couldn't rub out. Do not buy the $0.01 product and expect to get the Powersupport XA-01 Crystal Film.Enjoy your well-protected iPod."
+2,A Great Baby Book,This is a really cute baby book. The illlustrations on each page are precious. The book covers everything you could possibly want to record for your child's future reading. I can't think of any thing that was left out. I highly recommend this book.
+2,Best baby book I've found,This is HARD to find. There is a newer version very similar to this and is NOT as good. It has too many biblical references for my taste and the general illustrations are not as good. This is the one to have. Great shower gift.
+2,THE MOST BADASS BAND ON THE PLANET!!!!!,"THESE GUYS JUST GET EVEN MORE DIRTIER, NASTIER, HORNIER, DRUNKER, AND JUST PLAIN F$#%ING GROSSER EACH ALBUM!!!!! SAY SOMETHING DIRTY IS SOOOOOOOO GREAT, IT GIVES THE IMPRESSION YOU'RE LISTENING TO SOME CHICK GETTING HORNY WHILE A GUY BEATS THE S$#T OUT OF HIS OLD MAN!!!!!!! I PLAY THIS ALL THE TIME MY GIRLFRIEND COMES OVER, AND BELIEVE IT SHE WANTS ME TO SAY SOMETHING DIRTY!!!!!!!!"
+1,great if you are 14,"Yeah if you are between 14-16 you should love this crap cause thats what exactly it is. They call themselves Nashville Pussy but they really should call themselves White Trash cause they are not much more then that. There is nothing complex here its just the way you would expect something when you were, well 14. Loud, no real meaning,and they are not really all that fun either so i dont get it, it looks like because they mention Sex that means they are good? Wrong, they suck bigtime and there is no talent here and they are not saying anything here that hasn't been already said many many times, save your money"
+2,POSSIBLY THE GREATEST BAND ON EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,"If you like your Rock'n'Roll hard,nasty,and dirty this is the band for you. Buy this CD, you will not be disappointed!!!!You have to see them live because they put on a Great Show! This band gives hope for the future of Rock'n'Roll."
+2,Getting tired??,"I mean it's good, but when I put it next to the blistering first two releases, this is definitely in third place. When bands start doing covers of Deringer's rock N roll hoochie coo it's either a lack of new materiel or a shift in direction. Me thinks this is Blaine's Dixie fried influences coming through! Thought the pussy intro was a bit juvenile too. All that being said, most of the album still kicks butt! Like all previous comments, they were a blast to see live - - my ears whined for days thanks to a front row pearch in front of rock goddess Ruyter and her Marshall stack. All in all a good guitar rock album, just not as good as the previous ones!"
+2,classic textbook,"i bought this book as part of classic textbooks in semiotics studies. thin book, but basic ideas of semiotics, linguistics, and literature critique theories, by barthes."
+2,An excellent introduction to Barthes,"More accessible than some of his others, this book nevertheless exhibits the same pyrotechnic, questing intelligence that makes everything from his hand a delight to read. Excellent translation maintains a high order language as thrilling as it is conceptually sophisticated. The argument is not an academic one; rather, this is speculative writing at its most adventurous. A title for those who consider the brain their favorite organ."
+2,increible,"Un clasico, muy bien editado. Un precio muy bueno, para la calidad de su contenido. Para quien no conoce a Barthes, esta seria una buena introducción a su trabajo."
+2,This is a wonderful collection of songs,"I was given this CD as a gift. I have enjoyed it for a long time. I would also recommend the ""Spoken In Love"" CD. Since it was given as a gift, I then purchased additional copies to give out to anyone interested in John Brown or Harpers Ferry."
+2,Too old to mosh? Still like to Rock? This is the CD for you!,"For all of us who feel stupid buying a britney spears CD, or get tired of 16 year old bands who only know one chord sing of their teen angst, FEZ is the savation! The musicianship is superb, the songs are great (including a wickedly dangerous version of the surf classic PIPELINE)and the whole cd just flat out rocks beginning to end! The title track ""WORLD DOMINATION ON $3 A DAY"" is a musical blitzkreig that leaves you gasping for air. Duck and cover, 'cause you've never head anything like it!KREWE OF FEZ takes you to a disco Mardi Gras parade and the only way Thunder Swing won't haveyour toes tappin is if you are a corpse! I'm sure BEACHBALL is going to be the new theme song to some nick at nite show, (And we can only hope TV really gets that cool!) and MONKEYBOY STROLL and YOU KEEP TELLING ME are both instantlate night classics! There's not a weak song on the album! Here's to FEZ!!! This album is AWESOME!"
+1,Buy the UK Import,"This release was to be hybrid SACD/CD (plays on both regular and super-audio CD players), and was indeed released as a SACD in the UK, but the US version only contains the ""regular"" CD version. The main draw for me to purchase a re-release of something I already own is enhanced sonic quality of the music or compelling alternative takes (not some silly video I'll only which once), and the US release misses the mark. I purchased the UK version (from Amazon UK) and I am very happy with it, and it is not much more expensive. US record companies take advantage of US consumers with habitually sub-standard product, so don't purchase it when there is a viable alternative in the UK version."
+1,Never Get the Chance to Let Me down Again,Not able to tell from the packaging I regretfullypurchased this pricey deluxe edition only to findthe last four songs have been removed from the CD.Not ending with Pleasure Little Treasure makes thewhole nostalgic vaunt all vapid and hollow.Disc 2 contains the catchier more enjoyable tracksfrom the singles along with what I call the missingtracks although some would argue. Alas they can onlybe played on a DVD player not a car stereo. Kind of aworthless novelty albeit deliberate.
+1,Very disappointing,"Based on several reader reviews, I bought this album and ended up severely disappointed.In a nutshell, there are only two or three really good songs (especially, NEVER LET ME DOWN AGAIN) and the remaining tracks seem to be experiments in synthesizer sampling without any actual melody.Other than ""Contstruction Time Again"" this is probably the only other '80s DM release that I loathe. Much better alternatives to this album are ""Black Celebration"" and ""Some Great Reward."""
+2,I give in.... Again and again...........,This album rocks! This together w/Violator was DM at their prime!It's now 16 years later and get over it you say?Never!
+2,This is my absolute favorite Depeche Mode album!,"I first heard Depeche Mode when Violator came out and decided to buy previous albums. This one, by far, is one of the best! 101 is another great album. Strangelove, Little 15, I want you know are all awesome songs! I can hear any Depeche Mode song and go back to my high school years! I was totally in love with David!"
+2,"amazing sound, amazing album","I got this album for 99 cents in a thrift store, and it's the greatest deal I've ever come across. the album sounds absolutely amazing. there are so many nuances that you just don't get with the CD. Id listen to it over and over. I'm in love with this album. Each track is amazing."
+2,Another great DM cd....,"This is another DM cd with a lot of big hits on it such as ""Never let me down again"" and ""Strangelove"". I don't think it's the best Depeche Mode cd but it is definately one that you'll enjoy if you are familiar with the band."
+2,Nice DTS,"This album always has been essential in a tecno pop collection and it reachs its madurity with the DTS mix.Gosh, it seems to listened to new a thing. I was so used to listen to this record with the originally hoarse sound. Like if you put your speakers facing to the floor. But now it's so clean so when you listen to it new sounds come up like if they never have been there before.Such a nice experience. Sit in middle of those 5 speakers and you won't regret it.There is only one thing I would have change. I now the originally lp press came out without the bonus tracks but, since everybody is used to the cd version, they should have put the whole tracks together and not separated, so in order to play them you have to get into a new menu.Enjoy it while it last."
+1,Music for the Masses???,"When I first time heard Never Let Me Down Again, I loved it.These days I am still loving it because it's one of DM's strongest and finest songs. It's really music for the masses!Strangelove the second best track and it has a great chorus. Sacred, Nothing and some other songs are good but the rest of the album sucks. I want you is a horrible song inclusing lover's sounds ( Please Gore,do it next time privately.) Remixs are torturing songs to jails. Listen thisalbum before you buy or you can have a great disappoinment in you DM-collection."
+1,sometimes the truth hurts,"How this broke DM in the USA I will never figure. To my estimation, as a longtime fan and follower, there are 4 good songs on this 14 song cd, hardly what I would call a stellar average. To put it in perspective - better than A Broken Frame, but not as good as Some Great reward."
+2,Dawn of a new synthpop,"Maybe it's because drum machine and sampler technology caught up with them...or maybe that Martin was in an especially sultry mood. Masses marks the moment Depeche Mode really find their second incarnation, consolidating the successes of Black Celebration, moving from industrial clang to sultry slink. Thank god for the Emulator and digital synths, because the boys put them to very good effect here. And David Bascombe's production rounds out a great collection of thematically connected songs. (They're all about the sex drive and its dull motivations, boys and girls). The only thing more impressive would be what follows: an astonishingly perfect synthpop album...or is it rock album?...called Violator."
+2,European Flavor with Plenty of Melodrama,"A good record for it's time, I must admit it has lost some of it's polish over the years. While Alan Wilder's top notch production and Martin Gore's melancholy lyrics still hold enough to muster the interest of passers by, this is really an album for those who were there & lived it. A good re-visit to the late 80's...but those who are just discovering DM may have a harder time accessing it's sound."
+2,DM'S DARKEST BEST!!,"This is my favorite DM cd!! The ""dark"" feeling is indescribable! David Gahan's vocal performance is beautiful!! ""Behind the Wheel"" represents DM at their most forceful!! There simply is not a bad track here!! If you're new to DM...then buy ""Music..."" as it's essential!!"
+2,Can they do anything bad?,"Maybe not as good as ""Black Celebration,"" but still a great album. ""Never Let Me Down Again"" is a classic. ""Strangelove,"" ""Pimpf,"" and ""Behind the Wheel"" are also good tracks. ""The Things You Said"" and ""Little 15"" are kinda brooding but in that unmistakable way that makes Depeche Mode as good as they are. Just another really good album."
+2,Darkness and sorrow,This is my favorite DM cd. It is exceedingly moody....which makes it hit you right in the gut. This isn't a dance cd; it's a moody cd. It was meant for your darker emotions; for you to explore them.
+2,One of their best,"This is the CD that solidified DM's status as one of my favorite bands. It's gloomy, to be sure, but at least it's consistently gloomy. And it's amazing how well ""Strangelove"" and ""Never Let Me Down Again"" have held up over the years."
+2,Another good Depeche Mode CD,"Containing classics ""Never Let Me Down"" and ""Strangelove"", this is an album that has a number of more famous Depeche Mode tracks. A good buy if you like the style."
+1,No SACD !!! Don't bother buying with this one...,"This US release was supposed to be like the UK release and include a hybrid SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) as well as the DVD. It does not. The SACD has been replaced by a regular CD. Extremely disappointing ! I'll be purchasing the UK release instead...According to Mute's Head of Catalogue, David Rowntree, Mute commissioned Simon Heyworth's Super Audio Mastering facility to perform the critical re-mastering work for this album. Quote: ""The SA-CD versions take the sound to another level - the next best thing to being there!"". ""If you don't have an SA-CD player, DTS 96/24 is the next best thing.""He doesn't even mention the 44.1 kHz PCM audio of the CD version, which evidently, most of you are listening to.(A digital audio technology which is now 24 years old, by the way. Hey, maybe they will issue the US release on 8-track cartridge too)."
+2,The best music album ever,This album changed my life when I first got it as an angst-ridden teen and I still consider it the best ever made. Buy it.
+1,Buy the import version instead,"For whatever reason, Rhino decided to leave off the SACD layer of all three U.S. Depeche Mode re-releases, which is a real shame. If you have an SACD set-up, the audio quality of the import versions is noticeably better (especially on ""Speak & Spell""). Plus the DVD is region free, so the import video will still play in your PC or Mac (although it will not play on your TV, unless you have a DVD player that can convert PAL to NTSC). I highly recommend sending Rhino a message that selling watered-down versions in the U.S. is unacceptable, by purchasing the Mute label import version instead (all three of which are outstanding)."
+2,Experts in Reiki documentation,As with other Books by the Bronwen and Franse Stiene this is an excellent read on energy and Reiki. They really know their stuff!
+2,Really Great,If you have Reiki or even if you don't - and just want to come up with a self healing practice - this book is really great. It goes over energy healing and moving Ki - before ever starting on another person. The breathing techniques alone have refined and enpowered my Reiki. The Western tradition has lost something in the translation and this book has filled in some of the gaps.
+1,A Politically Correct History of Africa,"One should expect the eigth volume of UNESCO's General History of Africa to be the most disappointing in the series. The previous volumes had shown the motive behind UNESCO's project was not so much to make a history of africa as to make a history africans should be proud of. That is one hard task to accomplish once you try and tackle with the post-colonial history of the continent. One can understand the focus on the struggle for independence, even though some of the chapters read tiring. It is the chapters on independent africa that simply are not honest history-making: terror, censorship and corruption in the new-born african nations does not figure in this book, the mad reveries of african socialism and personality-cult are politely brushed aside. This is not the history of africa as one can tell it today, it is an elaboration on the politically correct which does africans no favor."
+1,Disappointed,"I've had this amp for a few years and have been satisfied for most of the time, but it just quit working so ... now not so happy.I'm actually on my second one because the first one I received only worked for a week before failing. It was replaced under warranty and the second model worked fine for a few years.I've been using it to power several sets of speakers throughout the house. I recently moved some components around and after plugging everything back up the amp no longer worked. I checked the fuse and it was blown, so I replaced it but the new fuse blows as soon as I turn the amp on even though I don't have any inputs or speakers connected.So, now I'm shopping for a new amp."
+1,Great service on defective amplifier,"The amp arrived and looked great for a refurbished unit. The price could not be beat. However my unit only ran for about ten minutes before the circuits began shutting off and on. So I let J&R Music World know about the problem and was told to return it at their cost. I received an emailed ups label and dropped it off to go out next day. I got a fast response from J&R and a proper credit was made. So although I didn't get a working amplifier, I did get the kind of service that would allow me to shop with confidence on Amazon.com ."
+1,JUNK!!,"My GF bought this amp as a present for me, and now she's very unhappy. We opened the shipping box, which was 5 times the size needed, removed the amp and hooked it up. We couldn't get it to do anything advertised! Nothing hooked up to it produced any sound. Only the green ""ON"" light and the red speaker lights worked. I called the 800 number for tech support at the mfgr. of this AudiolessSource Amp 100, and, after the normal recorded voice menu, when transferred, the phone just rang and rang. No support or customer service!! It went back today!!"
+1,Auto-off is bad,"In general, I like the product specs, but getting it home and using it is a different story. The auto-off feature makes it useless.I used it as a second amplifier for streaming music. The sound quality is nice, but it clicks off when the volume drops low. This means you often miss the beginning and ends of songs (most songs have points of low volume) and in some cases, bits of the middle. I was so embarrassed when I had people over and the music kept switching off and on, making loud clicks in the process.This first issue is a show stopper for me and caused me to buy a different receiver (Teac AG-790A). However it also has a second flaw: no bass or treble controls. This makes it tough when you are playing from a single source to two different sets of speakers. There's no way to separately change the tone for speakers connected to this receiver.Overall, its inexpensive, but not worth the money."
+1,Amp turns on after music....,"I purchased this amp based on the great customer reviews. It is the most frustrating piece of musical equipment I have ever worked with. I do alot of recording and it's impossible due to the fact that the amp does not turn on until there is a signal sent to it, therefore you never hear the first few beats of a song when you press play. It sucks. What a waste of $100. I guess I should have splurged on a higher quality amp."
+1,amp,Dont buy this if you want good sound and power! worthless to me for my use! Didn't work worth a DAMN!
+1,Piece of Junk!!!,"Upon the third use, I started having the same problem as all the other 1-star people. The problem is with the auto input line sensing circuitry. Even with the auto-sensing switch in manual, the auto-sensing circuitry engages and disengages after every dynamic passage on a center channel home theater setup. When it engages and disengages the sound coming from the speaker connected to the amp also engages and disengages. I just ordered the Niles Audio SI-2125 to replace this piece of junk. Thanks Amazon for picking up the return shipping!"
+1,wanted to like it,I wanted to like it. The amp sounds good but it popped horribly every time it was turned on. It would also pop anytime anything else on the same circuit was powered on. Ended up returning it before it had the chance to blow my speakers.
+2,"Nice features, but you get what you pay for","I liked the power rating and that it will turn on passively with an analog input (such as the stereo out from a flat screen TV). Shipment was lightening fast and packaging was top notch.Amazon has(d) it on sale for 80 bucks, so jumped on it. While the sound is tolerable it doesn't fit in with the quality of the rest of the system. So this will be relegated to anotherroom and I'll go for the Crown Amp like I should have in the first place."
+1,functional but nasty click,"Works, but nasty click from the speakers when power on or off. What is the point of auto-on if you have to walk up to the box to turn up the volume afterwards? Company phone rings forever, so support is non existant. At least this amplifier is cheap, but of course there is a reason."
+1,Didn't Last 30 days,It's a bummer as initially it worked amazingly well. Started to short out and ultimately failed quickly. Looking for a replacement and am not sure what that will be.
+1,Caught on fire after about 24 hours of use.,"After setting up and testing for about 24 hours over a period of a week, it went up in smoke!.I hate to think what would have happened if I hadn't been there. In this age this should NEVER happen!"
+1,burned up after touching it with my hand,purchased two of these. one unit worked good for about an hour the static electricity made it go up in flames. the second unit will only produce sound from the left or right channel at different levels. it will not balance out even with the balance nob.
+2,Solid product!,"I had the reported switching problem (""UPDATE: This device has one annoying defect ... a ""clever"" feature of switching inputs automatically when it senses no input on one of the two stereo inputs ... any stretch of silence will cause it to switch""). I called AudioSource and I have to give them credit. The problem is relatively easy to solve by using Input 2 instead of Input 1 if you're only using one input."
+2,nice amp!,"I hooked this up to my BOSE 301 series II speakers and it really works great! I first played my iPod 5g nano through this amp, and while the sound was clean I was a bit disappointed in the volume of sound, then I played my 4g ipod touch and BAM! Much better! Better amp in the 4g iPod touch. I've got PLENTY of volume, in fact more than I'll use. No need for a sub with these 301's as I don't listen to hiphop. The amp foot print is small, discreet, and free of choices, that's really a good thing! Additionally, I like Amazon, this company is always great to do internet business with, and are very smart moving forward in this new economy...down with ebay up with AMAZON!Oh yeah, sittin' here jammin to Ozric Tenticles ""Waterfall Cities"", and it's soundin' AWESOME!"
+2,"Does the job, but speaker buttons are sticky","I needed something to allow me to use speakers both outdoors and in another room, and this little unit filled the bill perfectly. It's simple, direct, and does the job. My only complaint is the speaker selection buttons on the front. They're really sticky. They seem to be set up so that when one set of remote speakers is turned on, the other automatically turns off (i.e., when you push the A button, the B button automatically pops back out turning the B speakers off, and vice versa). Nice, but what if you want both sets of remote speakers on at the same time? Well, both remote speakers can be on at the same time when both buttons are pushed in simultaneously, but then you have to jiggle them all over the place to get the buttons to pop back out and turn the speakers off again. Probably a picky point, but it's annoying. If not for this, I'd give it 5 stars instead of 4."
+2,simple and inexpensive,looking for a simple aux amp? This is a great choice...I added this to my very expensive Pioneer receiver to add two zones. Sounds good and won't break the bank. I
+2,Works prefect for what I wanted it for......,I just got this in today.Got it hooked up.So far so good.I have it powering four Sony SS-B1000 5 1/8-Inch Bookshelf Speakers.Signal to input 2 is from my computer.Input 1 gets it's signal from my iPod.The signal switching works as advertised.As soon as i press play on my iPod it switches over instantly to input 1.Nice.The A B speaker selector works as it should.Choose either set A or B. Or press both buttons at the same time to power all four speakers.In this configuration each one receives about 30watts rms.Plenty for my set up.Pretty loud and clear sitting in front the computer.lol.Sound is great also.No comments on the auto shut off.I have it switched off and I just manually turn it off since its within arms reach.All in all im very happy with it so far.Good price.Good sound.Works like it should.
+2,Great Amp in System,This Amp is fantastic for use as a booster in a system to power certain speakers. I use it for the center channel and for seat shakers. Auto on feature is great and the bridge function allows for use as an amp for the center channel or an unpowered subwoofer.
+2,Works really well and was a great price,I bought this for our whole house stereo speakers (7 different rooms plus our back patio). It works really well and creates less heat in the cabinet then our older version of this amp.
+2,Excellent piece of equipment at a great price,This has autosensing but you can flip a switch on the back and make it into a manual amplifier as well. Autosensing works best if you use line 2 input as your primary. Smooth response curve and does a great job.
+2,"Good sound, good value.","Simple amp for when all you need is an amp. I'm using this as the ""basement amp"" for my whole house audio system. It's been in service a little over a month, and so far works well.Pros:* Sound is good, excellent frequency response, decent power.* Feels weighty and durable.* Rack mountable* Drives A+B speakers concurrently (even at 4' ohms each).* No electronic power switch nonsenseCons:* If it's powered off while there's audio input, it squelches--a bit like a record skipping--just for a moment.* The A/B switches are mechanical, and work radio-button style except you can override them to both A+B. They feel kinda grindy and it seems like an awkward choice; individual push-on/push-off would have seemed more sensible to me.Neutrals:* Banana plugs for speaker connection (with thru-hole screw-down capability for wire connection)."
+2,It Works !!!,"I did not expect much from this little amp but it works !!! Installed it for I pod connection for four speakers in ocean front home in Mexico. With salt air, I did not expect it to last long, like most electronics down there, but it has been cranking for over two years. When it stops working, I will get another one. Think of it as the Keenex of amps............................$75"
+2,"Simple, sounds good","I was looking for a very simple amp with a small footprint for a bookshelf stereo system. We send music to it via an Apple Airport Express on one channel, and run the sound from our Roku XD streaming device on the second channel.So far it has worked our really well. I'm no audiophile, but it sounds great to my ears. I really like that you never have to turn it on or off, or select between input channels. It has no hum, and doesn't seem to heat up at all. Sweet amp for the money."
+2,AudioSource Amp 100 2-Channel Power Amplifier,"I like this product. It's low profile and a great value. I connected a radio and cd player to it. The radio should kick out automatically once the CD player starts. My only minor complaint is the radio doesn't kick out until the sound output from the CD is high enough. I once played a CD that has a very quiet passage at the beginning, it didn't switch over until it got louder. If you are just looking for a great amp that you technically declined spouse or significant other can't comprehend, this is the amp for you. The auto power feature on is great. The sound is very clean and faithful. I do wish it had a subwoofer out. That would make it perfect for me."
+2,Getting the job done,"The $100.00 dollar Audio Source Amp 100 took its place in my music room and was integrated into my $ 20,000 McIntosh system to provide some center channel sweetness by driving a pair of Focal SIB .5's. So far, it is performing in a most satisfactory manner and is doing exactly what I purchased it to do. I also use it alone with the Focals when recording albums and cassettes to CD, when I do not need to use my McIntosh amp and Phase Technology 10.5 Phase Coherent speakers. It does not run hot even when being pushed, and has shown no signs of clipping at moderately high volume levels. If it is hooked up correctly and manufacturer reccomendations are followed, I see no reason for problems some other reviewers encountered."
+1,Misleading promotion,"I bought the AudioSource Amp 100 to replace a 30-year-old Harmam-Kardon that had died - I used it to make cassette copies of old phonograph records. The Amp100 does accept the signal from my turntable and pre-amp and puts the sound on the speakers, proving that there was nothing wrong with my system but the dead stereo amplifier. However, although the Amp 100 clearly has stereo output jacks, the signal there will not provide anything useful to the cassette deck. Way down in the fine print of the instructions I discovered that this ""output"" is referred to as a ""pass-through"", which apparently means it is unamplified. Phooey!"
+1,still waiting on a new one.,"i purchased this amp as an add on for one of my customer's home audio systems. i plugged it in and everything worked fine for a few minutes. i turned it off to add cables to the tv, and while it was off, it caught on fire! the manufacturer says that was an amazing fluke. the store i bought it from has no more to replace it so they gave my money back. i found another one at a different store and purchased it. that was a month ago. now the website for the store is under construction, i have not recieved the amp, and they will not respond to phone calls or emails. i want my money back!"
+1,BBB stop entering on our market such lemons!,"This product is a waste of money,everything meaning quality is ZERO in this AudioSource product!I dispensed it!"
+2,Nice unit for the money,I am using this amplifier to power speakers in a training room. It gives good sound and is plenty loud enough for my needs.
+1,i have question,"i was wondering if anyone else who has purchased this amp is having the same problem as me. i am using an old advent 300 as the pre-amp. the souce is either a laptop or mp3 player. at the beginning of a song or when the music is slightly muted the amp kicks off, the music stops. it's very irritating because it give the music a halting quality. when it's picking up the music it sounds great....but i can't listen to it when it's doing this. i am not an audiphile so it maybe something in the setup but it seemed pretty straight forward. thanks for any input."
+2,amplifier,i was able to get the product very quickly and install was a breeze couldn't have asked for it to go any other way.
+2,Great value and does its job - I recommend it,"Really good value for the money compared to anything else I've looked at. It's a well-built basic stereo amplifier. The only controls it has are volume and balance. You can connect two sets of speakers, which is useful for me -- I use it in the bedroom and bathroom, so I can choose whether I want to have sound in either room or both. I highly recommend it if you want a decent amplifier on a budget."
+2,excellent for my application,I use this to push my outdoor and upstairs speakers that have a higher (needs more power) sensitivity than my living room and dining room speakers. I take the tape out feed from my main receiver and plug it into the inputs of the Amp 100. The quality is amazing for the price; this thing is solid! I don't know if it is audiophile sound but I am not using it for that purpose and not pushing audiophile quality speakers with it. The product is absolutely perfect for what I am using it for. I highly recommend it to augment a whole house music system.
+2,"Love It, but...","This amp plays crisp and clear, but i was a little disappointed in the power. I should have known better 50wpc. Still sounds great. I'll just turn it up a litle higher."
+2,Works as advertised,"Needed this amp to run a set of outdoor speakers. The directions were concise and clear about the few features it has, including the line 1 vs. line 2 input/override which was a complaint early on it appears. I'm running this amp with a set of relatively efficient speakers ~89db/40wrms and it has no problems providing the power to these speakers. I've yet to really crank it up but will do that once everything breaks in a little bit.Would have given 4.5 our of 5 if I could because of the popping on shutdown (I just turn the volume knob all the way down first)."
+1,This is junk,"This AMP is junk. First one burnt out within 2 weeks of running a pair of 8"" Audiosource ceiling speakers. Audiosource seems good so far, replace the first bad unit. Got the second one, smoked the second day. Same scenario - running background music in small house.Potential fire hazard, as it not only blows the fuse, but also heats up and smokes inside.Look elsewhere."
+1,Take a pass on this one,"We have two reference systems in the home plus digital or analog over ethernet feeds to all of the other rooms. Speakers tend to be high end, source material ranges from digital music fed to dac's or cd's. I have two AudioSource 100's, one in the kitchen driving Energy's and one that drives a set of B&W;'s on the porch.Totally devoid of musicality. This amp will kill any source signal you put in it. Compared to any amp we've had in the past 40 years, this is the worst. The sound has nothing going for it, 0 energy, no low end, sounds like it compresses music, no soundstage, no rhythm, just plain boring."
+1,Audio is always cutting out,"This would be a fine product except for the fact that it has this mechanism to cut sound output when the sound level falls below a certain threshold. There is a switch to turn off this ""feature"" but it doesn't work. The result is that the sound always cuts off when your music volume gets low. It's extremely irritating when you're trying to listen to the soft parts of songs or when you don't want to blast the output. I want control my volume via remote, buy I have to manually adjust the volume knob instead and when I don't feel like cajoling the amp, I just let the music periodically cut out but get irritated every time it does. I would not recommend this product as a result of this problem."
+1,ESD killed my unit,I went to turn the volume down and a static discharge from my fingers went right through the volume control knob and literally smoked it. Seems to me you shouldn't have to worry about electrostatic discharge ruining your equipment when turning a knob on the front of the unit! Like maybe using plastic instead of metal knobs?
+2,Great little amp for the price!,"I used this amp to power a pair of Anthony Gallo Micro Ti speakers, used the powered Gallo Sub. This amp is perfect for the hidden installation, and the primary connection is to an iPod doc with sVideo to the HDTV to view the choices on the iPod, and to make playlists with out connecting back up to the PC. The second input to the amp, the one that takes over when powered up and providing a signal is connected to a universal disc player, for stereo playback of cd's, and DVD audio. The AMP is quite small, and fits in the corner shaped cabinet that had a very limited depth issue for the electronics components."
+2,Perfect for second zone,Bought this as a amplifier for second zone use coming from my Sony ES receiver. Works perfect! I like the auto on feature when the Amp 100 receives a signal it turns on and when the signal is cut it turns off.
+2,AudioSource Amp 100,This item performed better than expected and with upgraded speakers it was perfect. It performed as well as or better than many more expensive receivers
+1,Need to improve quality..,"My old stereo amp was going to die, so I needed a replacement.All I need was a simple stereo amp and this product seemed to be the best fit with great price!Well, it has automatic power on/off function based on the input.So, when there's no input, it turns off automatically to save power.The problem is, even if you turn off the function, it still works so basically it turns on and off all the time while I listen the music.It could have been a great one if it did not have this quality issue.I am returning the product."
+1,Gate Problems,"Buy a different amplifier! I bought this because of the price and the output, but it has one feature that makes it so unbelievably annoying that I'm glad to be rid of it. It has a gate on it that is suppose to automatically switch between inputs. The way its suppose to work is if you have two inputs it will automatically switch to the one carrying the signal. Instead of working the way it should it automatically shuts off once the input level gets low, causing a clicking that cuts out the quietest parts of your music. During a fade in or out it just cuts out! If you're constantly using a high output device this might work for you, but anything less and this amp is no good."
+2,Good solid amp,"Nice, good solid amp. I use it as an inexpensive monitor amp for some parts express br1 monitor kit i built. I do some audio recording on an inexpensive computer I put together with linux. Fun, cheap, solid components and inexpensive software that will let ya get started recording on the cheap!"
+2,great bargain if your power needs are modest,"My need was to drive extra speakers satellite in two different rooms. It works fine for that purpose but barely. Driving 2 pair of 8"" 8 ohm ceiling speakers"" wired in parallel with impedance matching volume controls takes about all this amp can put out. Sounds fine and works ok but volume control is set close to max. Frustrating that it shuts down if signal level drops (between selections, etc) but instructions give the work around to prevent it. For the price it is a real bargain but if you need some power think about the next level up."
+2,lives up to its reported reputation,"purchased for two reasons: first, for a video presentation (connect to computer and speakers); second, for playing music at home and on the go. it works fine and is a great value for the money. buyer's remorses - would like a similar sized and quality product that has a remote control and bass/treble features"
+2,Great As Auxiliary Power Source/Input for Older Receivers,"I have a 20 year old Kenwood receiver that only has inputs for two pairs of speakers. However, I wanted to hook up not only one pair of indoor speakers and one pair of outdoor speakers (patio) but also a new pair of outdoor speakers for a screened-in porch. As well I wanted to be able to use a single hook up to play my iPod on all sets of speakers. So I saw that this unit had not only an ability to power additional speakers but also an ability to do so in such a way that I could use this unit as an input to the Kenwood receiver. I simply wired the new speakers to the new AudioSource AMP-100 and used a basic RCA cable to connect the output line of the AMP to the Phono input of the receiver and presto it all works like a charm. This works exactly as I expected and I love having this product."
+2,Beware of static electricity!,"OK, this amp does what is says it will do. I use it to drive some speakers from my flat screen TV audio output. Some people are confused how this amp operates but the manual can be downloaded before you buy it so read it before you buy.Now, for some interesting information. There is no external ground on this amp so there is no ground on the electrical plug. I walked across the carpet, touched the amp, static electricity hit the the outside case, and smoked rolled out of the case. It fried the circuit board. Luckily it was still under warranty."
+2,good fidelity; could use a preamp,"AudioSource AMP-100 Stereo Power AmplifierThis amp powers a pair of medium two-way speakers for my home theater. Very good sound for the money. As others have noted, the line inputs are not terribly sensitive, and my Blue-ray player's line outs put out barely enough; I crank the amp's volume control almost all the way up with most movies. No one has complained of insufficient volume. (Someone wrote that there is a line-in sensitivity adjustment or a max gain adjustment or the like, but I cannot find it.) A preamp with a 3- or 4-volt line out would solve this problem and add needed spectrum control, but at greatly increased cost. You can power either of two pairs of speaker connections but not both; the spec sheet is a little vague on this point. I wouldn't upgrade from this amp before spending at least $2000 on speakers."
+2,100w amp,"Needed amp to power CD player for workshop. This unit works great. No bells or whistles, just straight-up power for a medium sized sound system. Came packed well with clear simple instructions. Delivery went as promised. Would recommend this product."
+1,WARNING - caught fire!,"Wow, pinch me is it really 2011 and we still have consumer electronics catching fire? Where is CE, UL, BS when you need them?Fortuitously I was next to the amp when the wisps of smoke started, followed by a crackling fire. The amp as spec'ed is decent and worked fine - until it decided to self-combust. The real concern is that this is configured as an 'auto-on' device, so it switches itself on when it receives an audio signal on the line-in: this means it is often going to be put somewhere out of the way and unnoticed - and that makes it a REAL fire hazard (as in 'burning the house down' hazard).So if i could give is a zero or negative star it would be duly awarded. Since now at least three reviews have indicated there is a real fire hazard, Amazon need to look carefully at what they are offering."
+1,Started Smoking and stopped working after 2nd use,"I really wanted to like this amp. It was a great price point and it had A/B channel selecting. But it started smoking and sparking after second use and was toast. Thanks to Amazon for the hassle free return. I may purchase another one hoping this was just a defective unit. There aren't any other comparable amps for this price point.NOTE: On the A/B switching. You can only select speakers A or B. You CANNOT select both A + B. So if you have two zones (A and B) you can only play one zone at a time, not both."
+1,Crapped out,"I have read all the reviews, before, and again after, since my unit crapped out...It lasted 6 months, light use. The signal went out via a audio mixer with 3 pairs of ceiling speakers, never used all at once, maybe two pair, and it just crapped out after 6 months. The fuse wasn't blown, the lights still came on, it just stopped working. I had my doubts on a $100 unit before hand and ummm and my doubts came true. I am looking at other brands now."
+1,Fuse Blew,"The fuse blew within minutes of use, not sure what happened. I was running an out (non-powered) from my receiver to the AMP-100 playing my exterior speakers. Within about 25-30 minutes it stopped working. At first I thought it was my new receiver but later discovered that the Amp-100 blew a fuse. I replaced the fuse, but it still didn't work. Thankful Amazon's return policy!"
+2,Nice Amp,I bought this because I wanted to extend my in-home sound system to my deck. I used a pair of OSD AP-650 weatherproof speakers and I am very happy with the sound quality. The 50 watts per channel is just what I needed to get me good sound without blowing my neighbors off their decks. It all sounds great at low and full volume. Even my wife likes it.
+1,no review,"I didn't finish watching this feature because I couldn't get past the crappy audio. The vocals in this movie sound like the actors are talking into a large empty tin can, combine that with the UK accents I really couldn't make out what was going on, but half way through when I checked out all the characters had done was drive, get loaded and fool around.(There's two guys and two girls involved)"
+1,Waste of money.,"I speak Chinese and naturally want to share that with my children. There were not many items out there when I began looking for DVDs, and this was featured (three or so years ago). This was a waste of money. It is not kid-friendly and doesn't even teach Chinese. Look for something else. This is as good as no DVD at all."
+1,Incorrect title,"Okay, I did not buy this product. Nor will I. There has to be something wrong with the title of this video. If they mean little sister, then I think the correct pinyin form of it should be mei mei. Mimi means breast in Chinese. Are all the reviewers of this English only speakers, or has someone who actually speaks Chinese seen this video? I'm just curious if their pinyin is incorrect, then will their pronunciation of words be incorrect as well?"
+2,Making the Invisible Visible by Keith Devlin,What a wonderful book. You just have to read it and then you will understand.
+1,The author lack of knowledge about mathematical history,The author reviews mathematical history but mentions no India nor China. He presented a biased view of mathematical history.The books is misleading in that regard.
+1,Too difficult,"For trying to be a popular exposition on mathematics Devlin's book is too difficult for the lay reader. Unless you have university level mathematics in your luggage you won't understand much. The explanations of basic conepts are missing, the proofs are not there and the history is condensed into a few pages. Thus if your mathematical imagination cannot fill in these gaps you will not extract much pleasure from this book. You will rather be frustrated. I myself have read mathematics at the university and still couldn't follow him everywhere. The problem is that the labeling of the book is misleading. This is not a book of popularized mathematics. This is leizure time reading for mathematics professors and math-freaks. If you want to read something that is easy to understand but still interesting try some of the American Mathematical Society's wonderful publications (you can find them all on amazon)."
+2,Making the invisible visible,"Devlin truly makes the 'invisible' 'visible' in his excellent treatment of the field of mathematics. Each chapter is a masterpiece in itself and supports Devlin's theses regarding the nature of mathematics: mathematics as the study of the patterns of number and counting; of motion; of reasoning; of chance; and of closeness and position. Perhaps read this book after reading Hardy's short essay, ""A Mathematician's Apology"", in order to fully appreciate the beauty involved."
+2,A language easy to understand,"When I ordered this book, I expected a book which would be overly simple in explanations and not very much depth. I was pleasantly surprised by its content. The book is very easy to understand and very readable. Some of the subjects I found a little boring, but that is to be expected in most books. Overall I thought this book captured my attention and helped me look at certain aspects of mathematics in a new manner. I enjoyed most chapters , but especially the topic of topology. Very easy to understand the basics thanks to explanations. I wholeheartedly encourage reading this book."
+1,not for the beginner,"I started reading the book and will have to stop and learn mathematical notation and some terminology first . I'm hopeful the infomation is correct , but it is over my curious head at the moment ."
+1,Avoid this product and beware of iRobot customer service,"It appears that there are fans of Roomba products however, iRobot definitely got ahead of itself with the introduction of this model. The scheduler is a great feature although programming it is rather clumsy in its design. The Intelli-bin feature does not live up to its name. It does not work. Either iRobot did not test it fully before release or it is plagued by manufacturing defects. To make matters worse, iRobot's customer service is inexcusable. After several emails and lengthy waits on hold, I have yet to get a replacement or any kind of resolution. I'm given a different answer each time I contact them and I never hear back from them when promised. My advice is save your money and avoid the frustration. If you're still convinced you want one, wait until iRobot fixes this model and gets its act together."
+1,So bad it's good,"Well, this is probably the worst movie I've seen; bad acting, writing, and special effects. However, being that I do competitively row, I found it incredibly amusing. I don't think anyone who has not done crew will appreciate this movie. It's awful, but if you row, it's awfully funny."
+1,Don't waste your time,Gabrielle Anwar's uneven (and thus fake sounding) English accent fades in and out during this inane movie with a flimsy premise - four rowing buddies decide to share responsibility for the child carried by a woman they all lust for but promised never to pursue (and some don't remember sleeping with). This cheesy movie appears to be a really bad made-for-cable TV movie that miraculously has everyone getting their happy little ending.More miraculous is that it was made in the first place or that any of the actors are entertaining additional acting offers.
+2,Fun Way to Pass an Afternoon,"I thought this movie was super cute. Some of the plot points were a little fuzzy, but as far as romantic comedies go, it was fun. Gabrielle Anwar is great, and Sean Astin was pretty fun. I didn't realize that one of the guys is Smith from Sex and the City, so that made it even better! ;)"
+2,"Fun, Quirky, and Entertaining.",Good movie fun and entertaining. Lots of fun if your into the simple comedy.
+2,Relaxed Fit 38x13; fits 38inch well. Sturdy thick denim fabric,"These jeans are comfortable to wear yet they are sturdy thick denim. I wear size 38 inch waist jeans and these ""Relaxed Fit"" fit well; but I would think the regular size 38 inch would be too small for me. These jeans feel good to wear. The fabric is broken in evenly; though still have new denim qualities. They are not loose or baggy on me; but fit well. They cover my knee caps in length. They feel well made. They have nice uniform stone wash hues."
+2,Not a relaxed fit.,"The overall quality is good, but the fit is tight. If you want a relaxed fit, these may not be to your liking."
+1,Uncomfortable pulsemeter,"While this unit may be as accurate as described, I nonetheless had to return it because it was an extremely uncomfortable, annoyingly intrusive fit on my wrist."
+1,Not a good measurement,Mark of fitness MF-180 did not work. It did not pick my heart rate accurately no matter how many times I repositioned it. It was also uncomfortable. I do not recommend this for anyone who needs a reliable heart rate reading.
+1,NOT FOR CYCLING OR DANCE OR FREE WEIGHTS,"""DO NOT USE WHEN BICYCLING."" This is printed on the back of the MF-180 package. This gadget is intended ONLY for JOGGING & WALKING. Inside the user manual it further states that this monitor WILL NOT give accurate measurements for any exercise that requires gripping or ""excessive hand movements"".Additional limitations: if you have dry skin or cold hands the readings will not be accurate. The technology behind this gadget is limited to very specific conditions.For me that meant that the bulk of my exercise routine of which includes bicycling, aerobic classes, free weights and Nautilus type machines. I should have picked up on that from the other reviewers and their comments about keeping the finger in a particular position. I will continue with the chest belt."
+2,"Comfortable, and less complicated than chest strap with watch combination","LOVE it. Comfortable, barely restricting, takes seconds to put on. I use it mostly for running, and it causes no problems. Also seems very accurate. Target zone alarm works well. Only real negative is that it's not particularly intuitive how to get between functions or how to change a setting. Explained well in manual, but not easy to remember on the fly. Overall thrilled with it."
+2,Very Satisfied!!,"I tried my heart moniter as soon as it arrived and it worked very well.I've had it nearly a month and use it several times a week and it works great.The monitor is overall pretty decent for it's price.I love the ""out of range"" alarm feature!I recommend this product to anyone who is a beginner in monitoring their heart rate during excersize.It is very easy to program and use."
+1,looks good but doesnt work as great,"the monitor looks really cool on the hand while cycling or at the gym... however due to its design, it does not provide accurate readings. the finger has to be in a specific position with the sensor and that too without movement if it has to be anywhere close to accurate. I'm going to stick with the chest strap for accurate readings."
+1,limited usefulness,"This will require a large mitten in colder weather.This does not appear to use electrical impulse.This will require more adapting to than you might think.When working, it is accurate."
+1,"If Ana loved it, I should too.","I didn't. This seemed so slow and plodding to me. I understand that this was a ""page turner"" when it was written. I understand that this is literature. I think it must be my instant gratification gene. I watched the movie. I am sure I missed tons of literary illuminations about character and plot, but I simply couldn't force myself to finish this book. This says more about me though than the author."
+2,"good story, nice try","Very good try to bring biblical history to life. Not extremely well written, too cheasy for my taste. Good read."
+2,Looking forward to the sequel.,I like the subject-not a lot of fiction covering these not so popular Biblical kings. I liked the writing style but the story telling seemed a little slow. I am hoping the second book will be where the action is.
+2,It came alive,"Yes, I have read the OT before but never like this. Thank you for writing this book. Now all I have reciting over and over in my heart is "" hear oh Israel! YWHY is God! YWHY alone. :D"
+2,Very good series.,This series was one of the most excellent historical religious fiction (take your pick) that I have read. Really gives you a birds eye view of how things (may have) gone down during this period of time.
+2,Great,So glad I found this series.. Makes the Old Testament come alive..... I'm now in book 4....looking forward to reading more of Lynn Austin
+2,You won't be disappointed,"Typically while reading Chronicles in the bible, one tends to be overwhelmed and therefore come out of it with a less than exciting experience.Lynn Austin puts you right smack into the scenes. You are not reading about the past, you are living it, feeling it, practically smelling it (smoke, incense, etc.); it is that real.Many times, I put the book down and picked up the bible for verification of characters, lineage, etc....it was all there.Get to know your biblical kings in all their glory (or lack thereof). Love them or hate them, you will love the book. I ordered the second one the minute I finished the first.You won't be disappointed."
+1,"Great story, excellent writing, poorly edited.","Like so many other people who have read Lynn Austin's Gods and Kings, I appreciated her fine writing skills and excellent story telling ability. However, her editors must have struggled with the manuscript translation to ebook style. There were so many lines that did not separate into paragraphs, punctuation problems, words not separated or separated words when not needed, and words run together, that at times it was difficult to read. I can't believe that Bethany House would release a script with this many errors in it. An author of this caliber deserves a better production than this gobblygook."
+2,Excellent Series!,"A series of books that I pass on to others because there are so good. Thank you so much Lynn for writing this book series, it is one of my favorites. It taught me so much in history and of God's Word. I likely would read them again. Our entire family of 5 has enjoyed them and my 16 year old son has it down as his favorite book series. I highly recommend these books."
+2,Excellent novel that is Biblically accurate,God and Kings was a book I simply could not put down. It was both exciting and saddening to understand the plight of King Ahaz and the impact it had on the life of Hezakiah! I would highly reccomend this read to anyone who longs for a taste of Old Testament history.
+2,Powerful,Austin brings to life a part of the gospel many wish to skip over. The horror of idolatry is described in ways many refuse to visualize because of the horror that is involved. This is a wonderful portrayal of this dark time in Israel's history and the beginning of the glorious rising out of the darkness of sin.
+2,Excellent! Couldn't put it down..,"I'm an avid fan of biblical historical fiction...I love the way she brings this story to life and keeps you in suspense. Details are clear and accurate....beyond that, you're drawn immediately into the story, the character's thoughts/emotions/motivations/lives, and hoping they choose to follow God. My biggest acclaim for a book in this genre is having read it that i find myself loving my God even more, seeking harder after Him, understanding just a little more, and wanting more of Him! My faith is encouraged! Definitely recommend!"
+2,Captivating,"I truly enjoyed this book, it gives a humanity to the people I have read of in scripture and has a wonderful flow. While no substitute for the bible, it is helpful to remind me that real people face real decisions throughout history."
+2,Hallelujah!,"This was the first in the series, and i was ""hooked"" until I finished book#5. Amazing Bible based fiction. I was so encouraged when I saw the characters ""come to life"" with Ms. Autens' literary skills. Recommend all five as a very good read and study."
+2,Very inciteful,"I had rather low expectations since this was a free kindle book, but I gave it a try. I found myself captivated and enriched. Hezekiah is one of my favorite characters because he represented a person devoted to God in the midst of a people far from God. This book gave me much greater insight into what he faced and how the nation of Judah was politically, socially, and religiously during that time. It was a great read and I highly recommend it whether you are a student of OT history or not. It was hard at times to keep in mind that this was a novel. The historical setting is vivid and I believe it to be based on solid historical research. Enjoy!"
+2,Get ready for a great series,A great book by Lynn Austin-it made the scriptures come alive. It is more than evident that the author did her homework historically and scripturally. Warning-this may ruin you for other Biblical historical fiction! It is absolutely excellent-well written and accurate.
+2,Great for those who love historical fiction!,This a great biblical history series...Although bk 1 is strictly fiction it is a good story of Hezikiah's early years. Well written andputs you in the time frame of what was happening back then. I look forward to the rest of the series!
+2,Great Read,I never thought about reading a religious fiction book before. To my surprise I found myself staying up just to get to the next chapter. Great read for everyone.
+2,MY FAVORITE SERIES EVER!,"I'm a former MK(missionaries kid), have been a fundamental Christian for more than 40 years, a preacher's wife, and an avid reader of Christian fiction.This is my favorite series ever. I first checked it out from the Library and now have bought the first book twice to give to others. It is as close to historically and Biblically correct as any books that are based on Biblical characters. These are not romances, though they have love and relationships in them. The books are informative and entertaining, and just the right length. Austin is a gifted writer!I was sent to my Bible time after time to check and make sure that what was written was Biblically accurate, and it was! I learned so much about myself through this series! Though I want to own them all for myself, I keep giving them away to others. MY FAVORITE SERIES EVER!"
+1,God's and kings,This is a very needed message for the children of God today. Do not give in to temptation as it will multiply and lead you on a path away from God.
+2,coming to life,The bible comimg to life is what happens when you read this book and with that you remember it more clearly and can identify with the characters.I can't wait to start on #2. Lynn Austin is remarkable in her writing in that it takes you right to where they are at.
+2,A-maz-ing!,"I purchased this book for my Kindle app-- mostly b/c it was free. HOWEVER! Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop! In fact, I read the entire series in a week. I know others have said this-- there are a few typos (not really a ""big deal"" in my opinion ;) ), but the book is so well written. I gained a wonderful insight to biblical history in a way that I've never had before. READ THIS BOOK! :) And go ahead and get the rest of the series, too, while you're at it..."
+2,Engrossing!,"I was completely lost in this book, the storytelling was captivating! A wonderfully written book that made me want to read Chronicles in the bible! Excellent!!And so now I find I NEED to get the next in the series... I can't handle knowing there is more and not reading them! Good job on marketing - give me the first one free, sell the other four! :) But, if all four of the next as as good as the first - it'll be money well spent."
+2,Brings the Bible story to life,Gods and Kings: Chronicles of the Kings #1This was a free taste of a 5 book series. I love to try these books to get my feet wet. I was not disappointed.I just finished a year long Old Testament Bible study. I really enjoyed the stories of the Kings. Lynn Austin has done her homework.The language of the book reminds you that it is a Bible story but it flows in a way we moderns can better appreciate. I plan to get the rest of the series and let the rest of my fellow students know about these books.
+2,So EYE opening that I bought every book in the series!,"She did such a wonderful job on this book that I had to buy all the other books in this series!! I am a faithful Lynn Austin fan, and I was just so glad to hear how his life could have been like. I usually don't wonder about the lives of people in the bible, but they were just like us with everyday issues. Keep writing Mrs. Lynn, I soooo appreciate you books!Lisa C."
+2,Great Christian fiction,Lynn Austin beautifully combined the historical facts of Hezekiah's reign with her imagination of how one event may have led to the other. I was constantly looking at my Bible to be sure the scripture references were correct; they were!
+2,Exciting!,"This novel grabbed by interest from the very beginning and held it to the last word. Gods and Kings is a beautifully written action packed story. I recommend it to anyone interested in history, religion, action.... its a great read!"
+2,Enjoyable Read,This book is engaging and really brings the story to life. It kept me turning the pages and made me look forward to reading the next book in the series.
+2,Read and learn,"This work of historical fiction is both uplifting and eye opening. It shows how easily one can be led astray (Uriah) even when the original motives were pure. Isaiah, Micah, and Zechariah show the rewards of true faith. The characters truly come to life."
+2,Exciting read,I really have enjoyed this book for it's amazing details that bring the listed bible scriptures to life. The research that was used makes it more credible as I also go back and read those verses in my own bible.
+2,Gods and Kinga,We are currently studying 1&2 Kings in our Bible Study. I bought this book for a friend for Christmas and she has already finished it and passed it on to me. I started it and have trouble putting it down. It gives an added dimension to what we are studying.
+2,Best Biblical Historical Fiction Series I've Ever Read!!,"This is Book 1 in the absolute best Biblical Historical Fiction series I have read to date. The characters are so well developed. Methodical research has gone into this series, as it brings Scripture and this part of Biblical history to life. I give this entire series my strongest recommendation. When you finish each book, you will the know the characters and this part of history and Scripture that much better."
+2,Couldn't put down,I have wanted to study and understand the Old Testament more for a very long time. And a good book is hard to come by. This book brings the Old Testament to life and is great read! Studying the Old Testament now has a new meaning and dimensions.
+2,AWESOME STORY!!!,"I loved this book so much that I read it straight through! And then I read the rest of them in succession. Austin is a great author, bringing the Biblical characters alive in a way I'd never imagined. This book series will expand your understanding of this Old Testament story of Hezekiah, and it is fascinating!"
+2,God's and Kings:Chronicles of the Kings,A very interesting read. The historical content was excellent as it came to life. I could not wait to see what would happen next. Makes you reflect on what values are really important to you and how easily you can be sidetracked and never get back to the place you should be in some instances. On the other hand with some perseverance you can get back on track and be in good standing.
+2,page turner,So close to what I believe really happened. It grips you and doensn't let go and I am still reading
+2,A surprise,A pleasant surprise. I did not expect this book to be as good as it turned out to be. Presented a refreshing look at are otherwise tough chapters to read in the Bible
+2,Awesome,This is the book that got me buying the other two in the series. I got it through the lending library on my kindle fire. I love the books that just appeal to me. Its much better than watching a movie.
+2,Fantastic read,The story kept me turning pages. Ms. Austin brings the Old Testament to life and gave insight to what can sometimes be overlooked passages. I found myself anxious for Hezikiah's life and his return to Yahweh. I can't wait to read the remaining books in the series.
+2,Gods & Kings,"I loved this book. It accomplished the most important 3 things I look for when I read any book. 1. I didn't want to put it down and stop reading. 2. It made me ""feel"" a range of emotions, (I felt Hezekiah's fear, Abijah's pain and Zechariah's shame). 3. I felt like I learned or gained something new or valuable from reading it. Plus it made me want to actually pick up my bible, which I did afterwards to see how close or far from the source was the fiction. Can't wait to read the next book in the series."
+2,Great bridging between fact and fiction,I was lucky to get this book as a free kindle edition. I tore through it and have ordered the second book. It is extremely well written with amazing detail.
+1,Lackluster story telling,"Not very pleasant to read. Author's dialogue and third party passages were dull. I didn't finish it. About 1/2 way through, I deleted it."
+2,Fascinating!,This book was fascinating. It took a short passage from the bible and painted a picture of how it could have been. I will definitely be reading more of these books.
+2,Worth your time and very enjoyable historical (biblical) novel,"Got this as a free Kindle read and so glad I did. This was one you did not want to put down and felt as if you were there in the scene, as you were drawn into the story. I liked that it was not repetative, as some writers will repeat points already made. The story was fast moving, engaging, and certainly of interest. A true test of any good book is if you want to read the next in the series and I'm there."
+2,Inspired my Bible reading,"I really enjoyed this book. After getting it for free on Amazon, I had to give it a chance. It so happened that I was reading through the Bible at the EXACT location that this book takes place around. Though some of the details were obviously implied and imposed by artistic liberties, it was believable and not too far fetched or blasphemous. I would give a 5 star, but the writing was a bit elementary. It was a great read, though, and kept me interested for sure!"
+2,One of my favorite books,"I love historical fiction and was unsure of how I'd like this book when it was recommended to me. I wasn't too familiar with the Old Testament story that this book is about, but this novel really made it come to live. I love Lynn Austin's writing style and have since read many more of her books. This book, though, is the cream of the crop. I loved the characters, the setting, and how the plots interwove together. I've read this a few times since I first read it and it's always as good as the first time."
+2,Couldn't put it down,"This was a great book that brings the Bible and it's characters to life. If you want to gain a deeper knowledge of King Hezekiah and his life, you must read this book. The scriptures inspire, the story brings courage and hope of God's love, forgiveness, and restoration that He is true to his Word."
+2,Gods and Kings: Chronicles of the Kings #1 by Lynn Austin,"This book caught my interest from the very first pages. Austin takes the events of the Bible and creates a story line that could have described the actual events. This book is very thought provoking and easy to read, hard to put down."
+2,"Deceptive Packaging, Great Music","I purchased a ""book"" format box set called ""Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - The Collection"" because the price was very enticing for a three-disc box set, as advertised in the Tower ad. When I arrived at the store, I realized the ""The Collection"", one in a series of such collections by Columbia/Epic artists, was simply a re-packaging of this original box set, expanded versions of his first three albums, rather than a budget-priced ""best-of"" box that I expected. Well, I bought it anyway, and I'm glad I did. This is indeed the best way to introduce yourself to SRV's early releases, and the price is right. (Some fans may argue his first three releases contain most of his best work anyway.) The bonus tracks may seem repetitive as listed, but they are in fact very tasty alternate takes of the final versions. So don't let the deceptive packaging by Columbia/Epic fool you - both these collections are one and the same. And they are great."
+1,do not buy this system,"system didnt fit right and leaked at front flange and it makes no sound at all very quiet , not as loud as stockdo yourself a favor and buy a 50 or 40 series ,do not be fooled by this junk"
+1,Not great,"Granted I'm looking at a different edition (one illustrated by Kevin Marks) to write these comments. I think the book is very average. It's ok, much the same as many other books on the same subject (menstruation for girls entering puberty). I'm still looking for a book that is better than just average."
+2,concise and great context,This book is really helpful in getting background information on all the books in the bible. I found it really straight to the point and accurate. I totally read my bible with it everyday.
+1,Overpriced for basic information,"This book is really full of common sense, but if you are new to web businesses, it may be of help but not worth the price tag.Mr. Rudl's website has several ""ANNOYING"" pop-ups that made me want to leave immediately.There are a lot of common sense themes in the book that can be found on any web-based business site, and a lot of the information is out-dated in my opinion.There is one good thing about the book though, and that's that it puts a lot of information together that would take a while to get on your own.In my opinion, Mr. Rudl is a good salesperson with good marketing skills. He makes his money by hawking his wares on his site, and it looks like he makes money by being an associate for other websites with ""featured"" products on his website.I don't recommend this ""book""."
+1,Overrated,"One would think that when spending nearly $200 that is claimed for a book that is claimed to be the be all and end of all courses on its subject it would have at the very least been carefully edited. What you get are two looseleafs into which you insert several hundred typed pages that are replete with spelling and grammatical errors. And, while there is useable material here, you are paying $197 for a thinly veiled manual of huckstering numerous software programs which either pay Internet Market Center commissions or that they own outright. Much of this software is buggy, troublesome and poorly supported, and for the most part much better can be found elsewhere. Same for this so-called course. There is much better out there for much less. Among the numerous worthwhile sources of material are Webonomics, and Make Your Site Sell. Avoid this one despite what IMC's shills want you to believe with their rave reviews."
+1,Overpriced and Overhyped,"I thought this book was carelessly written... His methods are that of a huckster, and his business model is of one who spams people. You'd have to be crazy to follow his suggestions for email advertising and followup! You'd lose your ISP faster than your head would spin.The book was full of links you can find anywhere on the Internet, and most of the places he tries to point you to are for programs he'll make a profit from.His website brags about how he's going to finish up work and jump into his expensive car and drive home. Not impressed. I was looking more for someone who honestly cared about my business.His newsletters are the same way. He does nothing but try to sell without really caring who he is helping.So what if he made 5 million on the Internet. It'll come back and bite him later."
+1,This book is a rip-off. Very disappointing,"I really was dissapointed with this book.I thought I'd learn some ""insider secrets"" as Corey Rudl says in the title, but it only deals with general knowledge! This book is a compilation of some useless ""free reports"" that you can find anywhere on the internet...for free.Eric"
+2,Brilliant course that generated [$ $$]for me in one year!,"If you want to have a succesfull business on the Internet you just need to have this book. I don't understand the negative reviews here. I learned not only a lot of usefull tricks but got a new mindset on Internet business thanx to Corey Rudl.As of yet I applied only 10-20% of the course and grown my Internet business from scratch . Not only did I manage to quit my regular job, but also I now have 3 employees myself.Want to have a succesfull Internet business? Get this book!!!Robert Heessels, Belgium."
+1,a manual on how to rip people off,"other people have noted the weird presentation with looseleaf binders you have to put together yourself.other people have noted that the information is out of date.other people have noted that mainly this product just tried to sell you buggy software.other people have noted that part of the package is a spammer's manual.other people have noted that corey rudl spends more time bragging about all the money he has made than anything else.they are all right. this program is a manual for dishonesty, badly written and poorly edited.don't make corey any more money.i made the mistake. i think you will shortly find my copy up here to buy."
+2,Excellent resource for marketing your business,"Corey Rudl has put together a solid set of information here, with examples and specific strategies that work. I paid the $200 for the course and kept it, using one of the strategies paid for the course cost in a matter of days.I do agree that the book heavily promotes the company's software, but the process by which the author does this, to generate backend revenue, is in itself an excellent example of internet sales and cross selling in action. The promotion is a bit overdone re: the authors mailloop and other software programs, but, there are other programs out there as well.I got excited about the ideas, and ramped up several new strategies, eg emails and affiliate programs, immediately on reading the book and am doing well with it.Hey if you don't like it he has a lifetime guarantee on the book, that's pretty confident. I've returned many junky books, this course is not among them, a 'keeper'."
+1,Totally crap,This book and his website is totally crap.He teach samp technique which annoy any serious customer.He keep saying about how he make millions of dollar.I think he is lying. He's website look like the one designed by secondary school boy
+1,didn't get what i asked for,"the one i got says ""cleanse"" on the box, I don't know what it means, but I know that I picked the one that doesn't say ""cleanse"" on the box. i'm all the more angry because that one costs way cheaper. and all the more am i angry because i'm not going to bother to go through the refund process. plus it took it ages to arrive"
+1,Tastes like sweaty gym socks,"I bought this product based off reviews saying it tastes great and I was extremely disappointed. As soon as I started steeping it this smell filled my kitchen (my daughter even asked what the horrible smell was). Sadly, it was this tea. I tried it and it tastes like sweaty socks also. It is so gross. I have tried adding honey, drinking it cold, drinking it hot, etc and they all taste horrible. As far as a diet aid, I don't think so. I guess if you had a lot of excrement in you, possibly. I even doubled the suggested amount and I still did not anything happen (and no, I was not on the toilet a lot either). All in all, this product was a big thumbs down to me."
+1,"Have never recieved, and for some reason I can't track.",I ordered this product a week ago and I have not recieved it yet. I don't know where it is. My credit card has been charged and their has been no tea as of yet on my doorstep. I am not happy. I go to the tracking site and it can't even tell me where it is. I don't see a number anywhere to call. I fear I've been duped.
+2,Got Me Running,"This tea product got me running alright, to the crapper. But it did help loose about 10 lbs, mostly compacted fecal matter. I also feel more energized and feeling alot better. Before taking this product my best friend was a couple of cups of black coffee but since taking this for the last month my craving for coffee and sweets has subsided, however i now have to bulk up on toilet paper. Great product great buy!"
+1,really disappointed,"though i did not purchase this through amazon, i did get this recently from thw grocery store, and have to admit im really disappointed. i followed the instructions the first evening EXACTLY as instructed with the included paper, and no results. the second day, i brewed just a little longer, still no luck, (basing this off some other comments from other users here on amazon) then today i only did 6oz, not 12 as the paper instructs, and even brewed this for 6 minutes. still nothing.i really wanted this to work for me like it has for others, i had heard good things and was so excited, but still no luck. i guess im one of those people this doesnt affect. ill keep trying it daily till i run out, but looks like ill have to try something else.as for taste, its not bad. just tastes like tea leaves, not deliciously fantastic, but not nose-pinchingly undrinkable. good luck to anyone else. hope you have more success with this than i did"
+2,pretty good,"I like this product, but I wouldn't use it daily. I learned this the hard way. It is stronger then you think!!!!!"
+2,Can't live without it!,"I have been using Laci Le Beau Super Dieters Tea for years. There is no subsitute. Many women in my family use it as well. This keeps me moving better than anything else and I suffer from Chronic Constipation. I would recommend this to anyone who could use a gentle, natural laxitive. I've never felt like I've taking a harsh stimulant, it just makes you feel & go like normal :) I hate poop talk but this is worth sharing! LOL"
+1,made me sick,"I was so hoping to love this product after reading some of the good reviews, however, these made me so nauseous and sick. i don't think i can ever drink tea again because of how sick these made me feel. It might have just been a reaction to my system, and my system only....but i'm throwing my box away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o("
+1,Agatha Raisin and the Novel from Hell,"I've followed the Agatha Raisin series since it began. It is accepted that Beaton's mysteries are somewhat short on ""mystery"" leaving her hopefully endearing characters to carry the interest in the narratives. As a result, it is harder to accept that after eleven installments, Agatha has not grown as a character nor as an amateur sleuth. In this latest novel, ""Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell,"" Agatha has been stripped of whatever comedic touches she initially possessed. In the place of a gentle wryness about herself has mushroomed a seething hair-trigger temper that leads her to awkward outbursts, making her a very unsympathetic heroine. Perhaps the story is meant to illustrate that pursuit of an ill-fated love affair can distort or poison one's nature. I hope in the next installment that Agatha might revert to her former eccentric, more lovable, self. I hope so -- and in a mystery worthy of her."
+2,Always a good read,I have been addicted to this series ever since The Quiche of Death. There has not been a bad book in this series so far.
+2,dear Agatha,"Agatha is very special to me because she is such a flawed human being. She learns very little from past mistakes, but her heart is (usually) in the right place."
+1,too many typos,"I love this series and would have enjoyed this one much more if it wasn't so full of typing errors, I don""t see anyone else complaining about this so maybe it's just my kindle. Did anyone else have a problem with this?"
+1,Another mystery series in decline,"This will be my last M.C. Beaton mystery. Maybe the author is burned out and no longer has the energy to set up a scene (description of how the character got to that scene, what was the weather like, the set up that makes the reader feel he's right there with that character). This lack of atmosphere/setting seems to be very similar to Lilian Jackson Braun's latest books. I can deal with sloppy proofreading (not too happily) but I'd sure like to have some help in mentally picturing the characters moving about instead of reading mostly dialogue. I agree with many of the other reviews in that it's also a shame that Agatha has not developed one bit and that a lot of the humor has been replaced with nastiness. My suggestion to anyone who has not read an M.C. Beaton book (either the Hamish or Agatha series) is to start at the beginning and enjoy her earlier works."
+1,"Poor Agatha, poor reader....","I've read every book in the series as well as the H. MacBeth series.I haven't finished this title yet but agree with other reviewers regarding the lack of proofreading. I was even stymied as to why this book would be listed under ""Women-detectives-England-NORFOLK and not Glous. or Warwickshire.""A.R. and the Love From Hell is a bit darker than the others in the A.R. series and so far (up to p. 172) there is no humor at all."
+2,Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell,"This is the 11th book in the delightful Agatha Raisin series. Ideally, the books should be read in sequence, starting with the first and my favorite, Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death. These books are light reading and a pleasant way to spend an afternoon or evening. At the title implies, Agatha and her new husband, James, discover that their marriage was a mistake. James then disappears after being attacked and is also suspected of murdering his rumored mistress, Melissa. Agatha, ever the amateur sleuth, is anxious to solve the crime and also clear her husband's name. She sets off with her old friend, Sir Charles, to do both. In addition to amateur sleuthing in the quaint villages around the Cotswolds, Agatha is grappling with getting older and feels ""the autumn of her life stretching in front of her."" We will have to wait for book #12 to find out how Agatha is coping with being single again."
+2,The Onion Ambassador,"Wonderfully written and illustrated book. I work directly with Georgia Vidalia Onion Producers, and they are all just as charming as the characters in the book. The Vidalia onion is just as sweet and mysteriously inviting as it is portrayed in this poetic book. The book is completely accurate...If this onion is grown anywhere except a few select counties in South Georgia, it is no different than any other onion which makes it a modern day miracle and mystery. The illustrations depict the pristine beauty of rural America. The quality of writing of this book is appealing to adults as well as children. I highly recommend this book!!!!!"
+2,This is dope!,"Daniel's got some tight lyrics and some nice production on this CD, it's definitely worth buying, it'll be in your rotation for weeks!"
+2,A JEWEL FROM THE PAST.,"This DVD is a ""must"" for all opera's lovers. I'm grateful to the people who recorded this performance, allowing us to hear and see such wonderful voices of the past. Very moving Fiorenza Cossoto's interpretation of the aria ""O mio Fernando"" and Alfred Kraus's ""Favorita del re"". Also, the ""finale"" of the second act is remarkable, when the main voices are mixed with those of the chorus. The image is sometimes a little dark, but that doesn't reduce the pleasure of watching this jewel from the past.Sílvia Costa."
+2,Favorita in Japan,"I was a bit put off in the beginning with the poor quality of the DVD, the picture seemed to be grainy. The theater was very dark and you saw very little of the orchestra or the conductor. But when the singers 'warmed up' you were impressed with the voices. Donizetti's music, as always is so melodic you can close your eyes, sit back and soar! The audience was enthusiastic in their applause, prolonged ovations; Leonora was visibly moved to tears after the ovation for one of her arias. The cast was excellant, choreography for ballet scene was superb. I was only slightly disappointed with the set direction and the quality of the filming of the DVD."
+1,Much duller than I had predicted,"The journal of a monk, Matthew Perry, was preserved, translated,and chopped up. Some pieces were then placed in a book for publication. Disjointed, obscure in many instances and almost impossible to read without a reference library close at hand, The Illustrated Chronicles.., is a chore to comprehend with little reward for your effort. Advertised as some kind of entertaining historical memoir, it is anything but. Not for most and definetely not for me."
+1,Not much here,"Beware this album - it's pretty much just pop in a boring spectrum of forgettable melodies and very thin, lyrically. There are a few more traditionally-rooted tracks that exhibit some of the rich, emotional harmonies and inventive beats that are responsible for the rise of African music, but they don't justify the purchase.There's probably several hundred pop titles out there that bear as much weight as this fluffy. Definitely not one to light up a party. If this one makes it to someone's Desert Island Collection, I'd rather drown..."
+2,You should have seen this already...,"This is just Five Faces Of Darkness, the five part third season premier from the original Transformers TV show. If you grew up back then, like me, then you should have already seen this yourself back in the day. If you didn't, or you're new to G1 shows, this is ok but not essential to your enjoying The Transformers: The Movie. The F.H.E. Video of these episodes has been available for rent at my local ... for years & years. Since it's not likely to be available here, check your ... or, better yet, go to ..., check out the CTLP and get your episodes on VHS from one of the many video traders/sellers who have many if not all G1 episodes on tape. That's what I did for the episodes I wanted that haven't been released by Rhino Video yet."
+1,NOT GREAT BUT NOT HORRIBLE! NOT GORY EITHER!,"This wasn't that great a movie, this is an examble of a stinkier sequel. This movie though is a lot less gorier than the original two. This movie did have some hilarios and cool moments and humor, I like some of the movie even though the story wasn't thaaat good. So it's OK if you like Robocop movies. Get the popcorn and pepsi it's starting."
+1,Looks more a less like an addvertisement for toys,"This one looks like a childrens super hero atmosphere, because the writter of this one thought that kids would want to see it instead of grownups. Unfortunately this one was a box office flop."
+1,[not good]!,"What happened? I thought the first two were classics but this was just plain [not good]. RoboCop's fight with the samurai toward the end was OK, but did not save this movie from being terrible. If you want something real entertaining then pick up Die Hard, all the James Bond films, both Terminator films and the first two RoboCop films. They are more worth your time and money than this."
+1,Not in the same league,This movie just plain ... If you are a fan of the first two you will be sorely disappointed by this installment. It looses its sci/fi roots and edgy humor and just becomes cheesy.
+1,Very Bad Movie,This movie was bad. They should have stopped with the 2nd one. It's very boring. The script was bad and the direction too. There's nothing to say about it. Just that it's bad.
+1,This movie dropped !,Come on ! Rated PG-13 !? This is why the movie was stupid ! They made Robocop act funny and dumb. What happened to Peter Weller the orginal Robocop !? The story in this movie is lame but the only credit I give this movie is the fact that Robo has the new weapon which connects to his hand and the flight pack.
+1,What happened to the violence?,what went wrong with Robocop? The first two are violent and watchable but this one is a disappoint and is only entertaining to a point.
+1,"Worst of the three, but gives alittle hope for a better film","This was the worst of three movies, because of how they messed with the violence, and made the movie PG-13. What made the first two movies good was the great gore that made them feel more realistic then what was presernted here. Here there is no gore, but very little action scenes with almost no physical violence at all. This was the worst mistake that Orion made, because as a result this movie flopped with just 10 million at the box office after being shelved for two years, and took down the entire studio with it. Peter Weller should've been in this movie, because it would've been alot better movie. Some people say that this movie is better than Robocop 2, because it has less violence, and focuses more on the story which is true as it does so, but overall this movie is nothing more than a major disappointment."
+2,Collector,I found this one to be better than the second one - if you like movies you would want to watch all three of them or only the first one which is excellent and in my opinion the best of all of them.
+2,"Watered down Robocop,Robo Ninja","Robocop 3 was released in 1993.The rating is pg-13.Peter Weller is replaced by Robert John Burke(Safe,Limitless).The movie is directed by Fred Dekker(Ricochet),written by Frank Miller.Robocop 3 stars Remy Ryan(Monkey Trouble),Rip Torn(Men In Black,Extreme Prejudice),CCH Pounder(Face Off,Avatar),Mako(Pearl Harbor,Conan the Barbarian),John Castle(Gods and Generals).Omni Consumer Products OCP have created a new armed forces known as the Urban Rehabilitators and call themselves rehabs.They are leaded by Paul McDagget (John Castle).They have better weapons and are more trained than the Detroit Police.They are mostly to kick out the remaining residents of Cadillac Heights and other areas.There is an underground resistance of civilians which the rehabs are tracking down."
+1,Robocop 3- Protect the innocent from this movie!!,"""Ahh finally, robocop 3"" was the first thought that popped up in my mind as I sat down in my room to watch the movie. I loved the two first movies (Peter Weller is awsome as Murphy/Robocop) and I was really excited to see him in action again, wearing the metal plated armour suit... But wait a minute? What is this? No Peter Weller? Damn, well hope I live through this... I barely came out alive of my room that night...This is perhaps one of (maybe the worst) ""3rd movie in a series of good movies""-films I have ever encountered... The Plot is bad,probably written by a five-year old child, the actors disgusts me, reminds me of bad soap-opera acting, and the whole thing smells like a movie for children... I can only say one thing about this movie: If you love Robocop 1 & 2 and have no experience with this movie, well, do not see it, okay?! It will ruin your life... It has ruined mine..."
+1,Hopeless,"Trust me, this film is not worth your time.In the first Robocop the violence was extreme and had a wickedly dark twist to it. Even in the second film there was at least some excellent action sequences. The third film, however, is just Hollywood cashing in on a successful series!The plot is both simple and see through and the characters lack any real depth. Where before RoboCop was a lone ranger style character, who we feel sorry for due to his situation, he is now merely just another comic book hero.A lesson in how to ruin a good action/adventure film concept."
+1,This movie kinda stunk up the house.,"Awe man... Why Anne? She was kinda pretty! Any ways.... so the Robocop name was kinda wasted on this one. Although the robot ninjas were kinda nifty and it was a nice little addition to bring back ED209. I though he was the dopest of all the enemies in Robocop. This title was a little to kiddy for my taste and you can kinda tell from the sudden drop from the usual ""R"" rating in a Robocop movie to the sudden ""pg13"". It wasn't a good move on their part to make it appeal more to children than to adults. It should have been kept a mature film."
+1,"After this one, no reason for a Robo 4","RoboCop 3 was a show I strongly anticipated. I expected a continuation of Robo 2: The evil mistress in prison possibly teaming up with a revived Clarence Boddicker from Robo 1. They somehow get out and terrorize Detroit. Who knows? Could be far fetched but I thought the ending of 2 was a good setup for 3. Instead, we've got a boring bad guy with an English accent and a show with nothing I could find to get interested in. The diabolic, sinister Boddicker in 1 and Cain in 2 are replaced by some bad guy wanna be. I even gave my #3 away its so bad."
+1,One of the most boring Movies and kiddish movies yet.,This Movie sucked the acting was poor and the jet pack well look at it like this why would a cop need a jet pack a kid of about 6 would think something like that is cool and his new gun was okay but I love the little automatic pistol he used it looked and sounded cool but of course since I liked it that ninga had to cut in half with a super sharp sword take some advise that is good and watch the first one.
+1,Big NO,"Although this has a better story than Robocop 2, there still isn't anything special about it. Totally forgettable. Appealing only to 6yr. olds who have real low attention spans. It also lacked violence, the key ingredient from the first two."
+1,Oh man!,What a crap film this is!Some films are so bad that they are funny. This isn't one of them. It's just plain bad.I have nothing more to say on the subject cept make sure that your holding a loaded gun to your head before you start watching this film.That way you can put yourself out of your misery in the fastest possible way.
+1,"Boring, lifeless and feeble.","After the okay-ish Part 2, this sequel plunges the series into the depths of diminishing returns. The...er, plot, involves an evil Japanese organization who are determined to take over the city with the help of some decidedly uninspiring robot ninjas.Souless, tame, humdrum waste of time and money which seemingly relies on constant flashbacks to the first (and far superior) Robocop film. If you haven't seen any Robocop movies then see the first one instead of this. If, on the other hand, you've seen the first Robocop film, then be content with that. You won't find anything worthwhile in this trash."
+2,Not a bad movie!,"I'm not a fan of Robocop and the movies with him, especially the ones from 2001, but this movie has totally changed my mind about him . This movie has great action, a good plot, great costumes, and a great script. I don't know why everyone gave gave this movie bad reviews because it's not a bad movie. I give it 5 STARS! Loved it!"
+1,"Do robots yawn? Probably , if they watch this.","Oh woe, here we go with xenophobia. Evil, satantic Japanese baddies seek to take over Robocop's home city with the help of some rather melodramatic and frankly tedious robotic ninjas.The first Robocop was an excellent and moving film. By now the series has lost all its magic and vitality and is no more than people fighting. Somebody seems to have had the idea of making this one for younger viewers, so it's all very tame compared to its predecessors and relies heavily on flashbacks to the first (and superior) film.Uninspiring, dull and overblown. Don't bother with this film. You'll only encourage them to make a Part 4 and drag the character of Robocop down to even greater depths."
+1,Worst Robocop Yet?,"This movie was a colossal failure. The storyline and plot were good but Burke sucked as Robocop and there are to many unanswered questions from Robo 2 that weren't answered in Robo 3...#1:What happended to the Old Man from Robocop 1&2? Did he die? How did Rip Torn become the Leader of OCP?#2:What happended to Dr. Faxx? Did she just disappear?#3:What happended to the mayor and how did OCP get control of the city?#4:Where is Peter Weller?Do you see what I mean? The only positive things about this movie are the storyline, the introduction of the Rehab team and Basil Poulodoris's theme. John Castle was good as Paul McDaggett but other than him and Nancy Allen (Lewis) no one else really lit up the screen. It is also a shame that Lewis was killed by McDaggett. This movie flopped big time"
+1,Robocop becomes Aerocop!,"Whoa!! A flying robocop with the strings attached and all. No way man, this one bombs. And where's Peter Weller? The dude IS Robocop!!! Cheesy movies I can handle, but this one's going moldy. Time for Robocop III to catch a wave. See yah!"
+1,2 1/2 stars for yet another unecessary sequel,"There was no reason to make another movie in this series, but I guess there were still some action figures to be sold so here it is. In PG-13, no less! Boy, where to start. Well after 5 or 6 years, the evil OCP is still trying to tame Detroit and build a bigger badder cop. Now the Japanese have taken over OCP and have a Robo of their own and they are twin/triplets? For the most part this 3rd feature is just as bad as the 2nd one, but at least we see some of the townsfolk putting up some resistance. I'm also giving a little credit for some then new acting faces that are more recognized today. Although Peter Weller wisely didn't come back in the role of Murphy watch for Rip Torn, CCH Pounder, Mako, Stephen Root, Bradley Whitford and Jill Hennessy."
+1,Robocop 3(1993),"Robocop 3(1993) was the last nail in the coffin for the Robocop film franchise. B movie director Fred Dekker tones down the violence and adds a lot of campy humor into the film so it can get a PG-13 rating. Peter Weller bailed from the series and Robert John Burke was cast as Robocop! Officer Lewis(Nancy Allen) is tragically killed off by an evil OCP officer! Robocop takes sides with people who are being kicked out of their homes by OCP so they can build Delta City over Old Detroit. The film is even more camped up by throwing a robo-ninja into the movie! Basil Poledouris returned to give us a real Robocop music score. Robocop 3 is a mish-mash of serious drama and campy comedy. Robocop ""borrows"" a pimp's car to chase bad guys! Even with the best of intentions, Robocop 3 was still a failure."
+1,Why they did this,Robocop 3 has to be the worst possible movie in the series. While the first and the second had great humour and quite gory action sequenses the third installment hasn't got any of the critsism against the corporate world and the plot of the movie is simply rubbish .The film is made for kids and the flying Robocop just makes you wanna cry .I gave one star just because Basil Poledouris great theme is back from the first film.
+1,Wow...Really Not Good,"Robocop: Great, great sci-fi action film, famous mostly for it's extreme graphicness. Rated R.Robocop 2: Manages to be just as, if not more, graphic than Robocop. You can tell they try to be controversial too. (Kid as a drug lord, man holds a gun to a baby's head) Rated R.Robocop 3: New actor, Robocop learns to fly...almost no blood the entire film. Rated PG13.What the $#!@ happened?!"
+1,This is Painfully SH*T!!!,"After the high quality of the first two films there's only one way to go...downhill and fast.This film put plain and simply is pants! A crappy japanese cyborg is created as the new nemesis for robocop, & it looks exactly like a human.A piss-take of the first two films rolled into one, what a disaster...ignore this film."
+1,Lead in for TV Series and lame tv movies,"This movie must have been made as a pilot for the series that followed. This would explain the lack of wit and social commentary as well as the toning down of the violence. This movie had a serious continuity problem. Nobody seems to have noticed that in the first two movies Robocop had a son, yet in the 3rd movie during the flashbacks he had a daughter. This was truly a bad sequel."
+1,THIS IS KINDA INSULTING TO THE FIRST TWO MOVIES,"OCP PLANS ON DESTROYING DETROIT TO BUILD DELTA CITY. BUT, WHEN A GANG OF ANGERED RESIDENTS DECIDE TO FIGHT OCP BACK, PROBLEMS IMMEDIATELY BEGIN. TO ADD TO THE PROBLEMS, ROBOCOP [PLAYED HERE BY ROBERT JOHN BURKE] JOINS THE PEOPLE IN THEIR QUEST FOR FREEDOM. NOT AS VIOLENT AS THE FIRST TWO MOVIES, AND IT'S ALSO NOT AS GOOD. THE BIGGEST MISTAKE THEY MADE WITH THIS MOVIE WAS TO REPLACE PETER WELLER AS ROBOCOP. ROBERT JOHN BURKE JUST SEEMS LOST AS ROBOCOP. THIS SERIES WAS SERIOUSLY STARTING TO RUN OUT OF STEAM TOWARD THIS POINT. WHY COULDN'T THEY JUST KEEP THIS ONE ON THE SHELF? ANYWAY, ANOTHER BIG MISTAKE THEY MADE WAS TO HAVE ANN, ROBO'S PARTNER FROM THE FIRST TWO MOVIES, GET KILLED. HAS A FEW GOOD ACTION SEQUENCES, BUT IT'S SERIOUSLY LACKING THE ENTERTAINMENT THAT CAME WITH THE FIRST TWO MOVIES. IF YOU STILL HAVEN'T SEEN THIS BUT YOU WANNA SEE IT, RENT THIS, BUT DON'T BUY THIS. FOLLOWED BY FOUR DIRECT-TO-VIDEO MOVIES."
+2,Lovely ghosts,"Kozinsky's interpretation of Reger's op. 57 is rather controlled; the double fugue glides without shakes, the organ seems to favour it spreading out an uniform sound mantle; if you are fond of this work, and wait for the wise ""slowdowns"" before theme's repeats, as Wheinberger or Germani did, you'll be disappointed. Moreover Bach's BWV 562, in comparison with so much discography, does not present surprises of great importance. The listener thinks: another organist philologist? Till Karg Elert's spirit on the one hand, on the other Karl Richter appear suddenly to Kozinsky on track n5: it's only possible this way to explain an incredible, rhapsodical, furious interpretation of a real masterpiece, whose I don't know different recordings. Only this one merits more than five stars; but never I saw before someone to face a program so deadly for an anthological CD. Thank's to GM Records.Roberto Ranieri"
+1,Not worth the effort,Took toooolong to get and then the flashlight was still a dud! Too bad as when ti worked it was nice!
+2,Eleven Blue Men,"Although these stories of medical detection date back to the forties and fifties, they are a fascinating introduction for juveniles interested in forensic medicine and the sciences."
+2,Really great customer service.,"There were post office issues with the delivery of my product. I sent an e-mail to Amazon letting them know, and they had a replacement on my doorstep the next day. Really great customer service."
+2,This review talks more about the lesson,"I am a great fan of Jane Kurtz.The Feverbirds Claw was a very good book.It tought you things like,You can make friends with someone who is different,don't judge them for how they look, to be a good friend no matter what,and that you can face you fears on matter how scarey,how hard they look and seem. This is a good book that I think a lot of young readers will really like"
+1,"Good appearance, poor performance","The problem lies in the cd player. If you are listening to quiet music, there is an overbearing noise from the unit, weather a bad bearing or poor design. It sounds metallic in nature. I tried two independent units and they both exhibited this metallic rubbing noise. If all you listen to is loud music, this is good for you. If you listen to classical, etc. Stay away."
+2,HARDCORE AT ITS BEST!,"Great in-your-face hardcore here. Kind of a mix of old and new school. Two singers, two guitars, and the beats that wont let up. A lot of tempo changes. I WANT MOOOOOOORE!!!! keep the faith brothas."
+2,Good stuff...,"Well, this is some old school stuff, don't expect this to be some highly technical or melodic new-wave Hardcore. However, those who like good old straigh-forward HC will be pleased with this album. Good aggressive tracks from the beginning. The only really negative point I can think of is the fact that the different songs were recorded in three blocks: 1 in '99, another in 2000 and the other in 2003. The 2003 sessions sound great but the others aren't as clear and good sounding... Great album nontheless..."
+2,Hardest hitting air hammer i've ever seen.,"I worked in a tire shop for 20 years doing a lot of front end work. I've used a lot of air hammers, you name it I tried it, Snap-On, Mac, Mac-co, Cornwell, even Craftsman. All were mere child's toys compared to this CP. It has a long stroke, so the hits per minute aren't that high, But it hits hard. It's like a Diesel engine, low end torgue. I know it cost 2 to 3 times what a ""normal"" air hammer cost. But it will take a ball joint out 2-3 times faster. Oh, If you ever do King pins. OMG, I really don't know how you'd do them without it. Trust me. You will ask yourself, How did i ever get along without this.Jason"
+2,Music Lover,"I have been looking for this CD for years. We use to have it in cassette form and somehow lost it. It's a great CD for travelling, expecially in the Mountains.Thank you Amazon.com"
+2,"Yes, this is two mats!","Just making sure everyone know this is two mats, not one. Listing is misleading. Good heavy duty mats with deep channels."
+2,Perfect Fit,"Just as described, perfect fit, shipped very quickly, and gret mats for my son's Ford Focus. He as very happy with this gift."
+2,a must for action fans,this is possibly troma's best film. ther plot concerns plane crash survivors battling terrorists on a beach. i would compare this to die hard and john woo's films.
+1,Tromas war,A shoot em up about a group of air crash survivors stranded on a desert island.This ragtag bunch soon find themselves fighting terrorists bent on taking over the United States with the aids virus.Made by the creators of the toxic avenger this frequently tastless flick combines violent action with totally deadpan comedy.Two versions R rated and Directors cut directors cut has way more gore than the R rated.
+1,I cant believe I'm reviewing this.,"This movie is so tasteless, that it scares me that even one person gave it a good review. I mean come on, a pig nosed commando(yeah right) and a bunch of accomplices who would have trouble successfully making toast are gonna infiltrate the U.S. infrastructure and wreak havoc with the Aids virus? Asnd they are thwarted no less than by a bunch of air crash survivors who have to screw each other before they can muster up the guts to stop this evil plot. Oh man this is bad!"
+1,Workable radios,"I have had these walkie talkies (Cobra PR 165-2 VP microTALK) for a couple months now. They work fairly well. Be aware that since this is a dual band radio you need to be careful what channel you transmit on if you don't have a license from the FCC. The manual tells which channels are FRS and which are GMRS.These radios are small and easy to carry. They work well for kids to use in a limited area.The range is closer to a half mile than the 6 miles they state. That's normal for FRS radios from what I hear. Near the end of the range the sound cuts in and out, and is hard to understand.One problem: on one of the radios the push to talk button is sensitive, it just barely works and you have to hold it just right or it cuts in and out.One irritation: you can't turn off the roger beep that gets sent after you talk, and it's really loud! If that doesn't bother you, these radios will work fine for you. If that's a problem, find a set that lets you turn the beep off."
+1,Charging takes 15 hours!,"I purchased these to remain in contact with friends while on a trip to Mexico. They weren't very helpful. The biggest problem with these is the charge time; it takes 15 hours of charging for less than 8 hours of use. Reception was limited, which I suspect was related the units not the location. I will upgrade to a better set before my next vacation."
+2,"A ""Must-Have"" book for the Professional","Mr. Southall has provided an excellent reference book for both the professional and amateur ghost hunter / paranormal investigator! In this book, terms and definitions are explained in easy to understand language...the author doesn't need to use ""big words"" to make himself appear intelligent. It is very clear that immense amounts of thought, effort and experience went into this book. Most definately a must-have!!!"
+1,There are better ways to spend $10,"Reading this book is a waste of time, buying it is a waste of money. It contain only very basic information, author thinks he's some kind of a all-knowing investigator, yet his orb photo is a mistake, literally, it's just a reflection.This books is more for self-promotion of author, than for providing information to people interested in becoming paranormal investigators, sorry. It will be better for you to invest additional $8 and buy this:Ghost Hunter's Guidebook: The Essential Guide to Investigating Ghosts & Hauntings"
+2,Investigating basics,"This book is a good start for someone who is interested in the paranormal and would like to try some of the techniques that investigators use to capture evidence of unexplained activity. There is helpful information on forming an investigative group and lists equipment that someone might wish to purchase. Richard Southall does a good job of describing how to use each piece of equipment to gather evidence. He does also express his theories on the paranormal, and it is interesting to listen to his point of view. I think this is a good start, but seasoned investigators are not likely to learn anything new."
+2,Awesome,I have to say this is a very interesting and informative book for beginners......can't wait to get started. Just bought some of the suggested equipment so I and some friends are well on our way to Paranormal Investigations! Thank you Amazon!!!
+1,Really Disappointed.,"The chain is so thin and flimsy, I'm afraid that if I wear it I'll lose it. I think that it might fall off of my neck. Years ago, I had a similar chain that did that, but I only paid about $6.00 or $7.00 for it. It was sterling silver, too. And, the whole necklace is so little and scarce. The way that it was made to look in the adverisement made me feel like I was really getting a good deal. Instead, I feel like I got taken. I thought that the chain would at least be thicker and stronger--I mean, for $30.00. If I could've seen the actual chain before buying it, I wouldn't have paid more than $10.00 for it."
+1,sorry,i never get the item but was my fault i order to other adress sorry but i guess is a good product
+1,looks cheap,I bought this pendant because was nice in the picture and also had a 50% discount but in reality looks very cheap the chain is very thin and fragile...
+2,Really pretty,"I bought this for myself, and I really like it. The heart and key are very pretty, and as long as you keep it clean, there is a nice sparkle to it. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because of the chain it comes with. It is very thin and easily tangles. I ended up ordering a new thicker chain for it, and now it's perfect."
+2,i love it,i gave this as a gift for my friend she love it. i like it so much that i am ordering another for me. looks beautiful well crafted.thank you so much.
+2,So Cute!!,"I love this chain, it's not to big but def not small either, it's just Enough...Really Cute"
+2,Beautiful folk songs,"This is a truly amazing album. 24 songs sung in a variety of languages including Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Portuguese and Italian.Malka Marom, the daughter of a cantor, came to Canada from Israel, and Joso Spralja the son of a fisherman, from the Dalmatian coast. Although they had seven languages between them, the only language they had in common at that time was music, since Joso didn't know English. These songs were all recorded in the mid 60's before they dissolved their musical partnership in 1967.This album is full of beautiful folk songs from the world over. It is also an album that has to be heard and deserves to be heard. Their voices are beautiful as are the songs. Please buy this album, you will not be disappointed. The 12 page booklet contains an interesting essay about Malka and Joso as well as photos."
+2,The best stats book for a non-stats person,I manage a group of people who are incredibly skilled in data modeling and business statistics. I purchased this book as a refresher and reference - and was very happy with it. It discusses key statistical issues in simple terms - giving you the tools to handle yourself in any discussion.
+1,"Lots of Substance, but not in line with regular Statistics program","I had used this book to supplement my Stats course, but found that lots of symbols that they used were not the same. Also, the equations differed for many of the calculations. You would get the same answers, but if your busy with school, you won't have time to reconcile the two. Good book if you are trying to learn on your own though."
+2,Muddy be smokin',"This is a culmination of rarely heard Muddy sides spanning from the late forties to the mid fifties. Muddy puts his own spin on The Wolf's ""Smokestack Lighting,"" and unleashes some of the best tunes (in my opinion)ever recorded. ""Little Anna Mae,"" ""Stuff You Gotta Watch,"" and ""Lonesome Day"" are some of my favorite tunes of all time. Little Walter adds a whole new level of eloquent intensity to the cuts on which he appears. If you like Muddy, you will love this. Essential."
+1,Kindle review- font too small to read,"This is a review for the kindle edition of the book. The font is way too small to read, and unlike most kindle books, it is not adjustable. The illustrations were lovely, but I had to return it since we couldn't read it."
+1,Disappointed,"Made for kindle fire,however words too small to read and they don't blow up like other children's books. I do not recommend"
+1,My first young readers book,"I found the book interesting. However, tapping on the screen continually so that I could read the print and then tapping again to see the illustrations was very annoying. Also there is a page in the middle where the sentence doesn't end but the next page begins a whole new sentence."
+2,My daughter is 2 1/2 and is obsessed with this book!,"We got this book from the library and ever since my daughter read it for the first time she has been talking about Squeegy Bugs continually. The illustrations are wonderful, and the story is very simple and nice (and my daughter said to add this...""cats!"" In other words, the only thing that this book is missing for my young daughter is cats. Also check out the website for the publisher. It is fabulous. It has a fun couple of games based on the book. Very nicely done."
+1,Not a great Kindle transfer,"The illustrations are great, but the text is too small. There is no way to increase the size of the text. Get your magnifying glass out."
+2,The Little Squeegy Bug ... a classic,"My mom had the original of this book from when she was a child and she read it to me when I was young. It is almost impossible to find a copy of the original these days so I was thrilled that there is a new version available. I wish it were not abridged, but it still tells the wonderful tale of the Little Squeegy Bug, Lamplighter of the Skies. My daughter will grow up with this treasure as well."
+1,Bug Book - Class Library,"I like the cover of the book and the accuracy in the illustrations--six legs, antenna, etc. However, the book is not easy to read. The print type and size is not condusive for student literacy. The print is very difficult to read and it appears to be in about 8-9 pitch throughout the book. The illustrations tend to be dark in nature. The print type is artistic but it varies too much for emergent readers. I have difficulty seeing the small print. Nonetheless, it is a charming book and I use it to support my insect theme inside the learning environment."
+1,Pissed Off!!!!!,"When I ordered this item, I first checked the customer reviews and they were positive...so I ordered it. What I ordered and what actually came via mail were different! I ordered an OLIVE GREEN poncho and I received a BROWN poncho!!! When I attempted to contact to company (SPAGHETTI WESSTERN COLLECTIBLES), there was no number, no address, no e-mail!!! This company (SPAGHETTI WESTERN COLLECTIBLES) is NOT reliable!!! I wished to exchange this product but I got nothing but unavailability!!!DON'T BUY FROM SPAGETTI WESTERN COLLECTIBLES!!!!!!!!!!"
+2,Cowboy snuggie...,I gave this poncho as a birthday gift to my husband. He loves it so much he wears it while he watches TV. Of course he falls asleep wearing it! I recommend it highly.
+2,Bought as a gift.,"This is a lovely book. Not very big, but lovely photos and details with good ideas. The recipient was very pleased with it."
+1,Very Disappointing,"Oh dear, this was such a disappointment. Diana Ackerman spends too much time in pointless shots (looking a river; admiring her own photos from childhood) and has produced a NOVA series that seriously misses the mark. Too little science, too much irrelevant material. While one can certainly connect art and human experience with scientific knowledge about how the brain works, this series didn't do so successfully. If you were hoping to reveal the wonder of the senses for your students, do not buy this series. Unfortunately, I ordered it through an affiliated store with Amazon and they won't answer my queries about whether/how I can return it."
+1,Not very informative,"This series was a disappointment. The narrator, Diane Ackerman, apparently an author in her own right, gives a disjointed, rambling discussion of the five senses, with bits of science (interviews with actual research scientists, which Ackerman is not) joined to rather arbitrary examples of how the senses are involved in various cultural activities. Ackerman's examples are often a bit of a stretch, and her monologues are full of distractingly florid language. Kind of a New Age/postmodern pseudo-anthropological view of what science knows so far about the senses. I believe that Ackerman was trying to convey sensuality in her delivery, but I found myself increasingly annoyed by her throaty-yet-girlish voice, heavy make-up, and grating self-involvement. There was too much of her and not enough science. There are far better Nova series out there, and I'm sure that there are better programs about the five senses. I don't recommend this series."
+2,A sense-ational documentary!,"For anyone who has ever wondered how the five human senses works, this is the tape to purchase! This film of the flagship series NOVA introduces a wealth of knowledge on seeing, hearing, feeling, taste, and smell. Anyone who has seen anything educational program from the NOVA series, now on PBS across the nation, knows the quality of their documentaries. This tape is no exception. This film is highly recommended to anyone who is interested in exploring these five basic functions of the body, taken for granted everyday. A real winner, this video will not disappoint!"
+2,A interesting blend of biology and sociology,"If you are looking for a strictly scientific documentary, you may want to look elsewhere. That said, I watched these films in conjunction with a biology class and found them to be useful tools that enriched what I was studying in the dry biology books. While the narrator does go off track at times, don't let this dissuade you from an otherwise excellent series for all ages."
+2,Excellent guide to creating manga on your computer!,"I've bought a few different 'how to draw manga' books but most of them seem to focus too much on the basics, which is annoying because I've already got a little experience in drawing. This book explains more about different genres and how you can apply them to your artwork and what you can do to emphasise the manga style, and a lot of useful tips for character design.The photoshop tutorials are very comprehensive! They really helped me to improve how I was making my photoshop coloured pictures so I have a lot more control over how they look now.I also like the section the book on making comic pages and applying screentone! You can get some pretty impressive manga style looks by following the steps in the book.My only criticism of this book is that some of the introduction was stuff I already knew, but only about 15 pages or so and the artwork was good in those bits anyway.Highly recommended!"
+1,Not for experienced users,"I purchased this book with the idea that it might teach me something new, but I was mistaken. If you already have basic Photoshop knowledge, this may not be the book for you. I returned it because my money would be better invested elsewhere. If you have no idea where to begin with digital artwork, then I would recommend taking a look here. This is for the novice, not the intermediate or advanced user."
+2,No words to describe it.,"Post is simply Bjork's masterpiece. Both Rolling Stone and Spin magazines have acknowledged Post as one of the most influential and important albums of the 90's. (not sure which issues, but i know i read them). And besides the fact that it won an MTV Europe Music Award, and was nominated for a Grammy, just listen to the songs and you'll realize how ingenious Bjork really is."
+2,Bjork rules!,"Bjork might be somewhat of an acquired taste, but even if you don't like her you have to admit that she is completely original and unlike any other artist out there. Bjork is always ahead of her time! Not all the songs on Post blew my mind but the ones that did (HyperBallad especially) make this album one of my favorites. Become a Bjork fan, you can always wow non-Bjorkers with her wonderful voice and melodic weirdness :) (Plus, Bjork is so adorable! I love seeing her in interviews just to hear her talk! :)"
+2,An awesome cd,This cd is an eclectic mix of all different types of songs. One of the most original albums I've listened to.
+2,splendid,"Bjork shows with her album 'Post', tha tshe's not following the comercial way. The song are creative and the CD is a mixture of joy and meditation She finds the inspiration of the texts in her own personality Her voice is a miracle"
+2,Don't try to compare this to any other album.,Bjork shows that she's got the beat. Articulate words from an original voice make this the first of one of the best hi energy CD's I've ever heard. You don't want to mix the remixes either.
+1,I weep.,"This collection of tunes is an experiment with rock. I'm loving Björk's vocals, all though over-produced to an inch of her life. This LP is too eclectic to be eclectic. Post seems an effort to please mainstream goons. The LP feels forced."
+1,This sure ain't the Sugarcubes!,"I bought this CD simply because I spent my teenage years listening to the Sugarcubes, and I LOVED THE SUGARCUBES. I'm quite disappointed though cause this just doesn't sound like them. I mean sure the songs have Bjork's trademark singing voice, but the style of the music is rather boring. The only song I like on here is ""Army of Me"". The rest is just filler to me. Sorry Bjork if I'm not digging your solo career."
+1,Uninteresting and over-hyped,"I bought this CD on the basis of the rave reviews here. After the first listening, I was bored and couldn't see what the fuss was about. After listening another 3 times, I found the album even less interesting. What I was expecting was the excitement and artistry of, say, the early Streissand albums. Bjork turned out to be a disappointment. Her vocal technique is so-so, and her lyrics are largely insipid. Obviously, many people like her work, but for me(a member of the minority) her music just doesn't do very much. Maybe after listening a few more times, I will finally see the light. But then again, there seem to be a lot of used copies of this album for sale, so maybe listeners are giving up and trying to recoup their lost money."
+2,GENIUS,"I am so sorry that I didn't buy this album a long time agao. This album is WONDERFUL! Every single track on this CD is top-quality--absolutely no throw-away songs. They all flow together, one to the next. I cannot begin to describe this album so you're just going to have to get it yourself and see! it's soooooooo worth it."
+2,An Original Work of Art,"..And that's saying something nowadays. I still love listening to this album, every song on it is different and equally engaging. ""Isobel"" is my favorite, an incredible tune. You can't go wrong buying this CD."
+2,Post,"A challenging record that's worth the effort. ""Army of Me"" and ""Isobel"" are favorites and the big band arrangements and trademark mysterious weirdness make it stylistically diverse."
+2,absorb it!,"I must admit that I have a fetish for Bjork and PJ Harvey, so I don't claim to be objective. But honestly, this is really a relevant CD for anyone interested in decent mainstream pop music. Bjork can turn her limits (naive vocal technique, an icelandic accent you could cut with a knife) into peculiar qualities. She is unique in her ability to couple unusual harmonic passages with quirk turns of phrase and superb arrangements. This album defies classification -- there's big-band jazz, trip-hop, electronic dance, ""sugarcubes"", trance, soundtrack-like strings, even traces of Abba's notorius pop. This is an album that has not created a genre like ""Dummy"" by Portishead, but is vastly superior to it and many other for its musicality, originality, literary quality and sense of humor. ""Homogenic"" is equally good, but much more tense and influenced by the Bristol scene."
+2,i love her....,The whole album is amazing and hyper ballad has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever.
+2,One of the greatest albums ever made!,"I was reading the latest issue of Rolling Stone where they were rating the 150 greatest albums ever produced, and I was ecstatic to see that Post was nominated. I just had to share that with all of you music fans out there. Do you need anymore proof? This album has beat out countless others to have the honor to grace Rolling Stone as one of the most incredible albums EVER. What are you waiting for? Go get it!!!"
+1,Another monotonous drone,I've tried to get into this artist but I cannot. I would rather listen to 20 hours of someone's fingernails on a chalkboard than what passes for Bjork's voice. Avoid unless you like to hear your dog howl.
+1,Possibly The Worst Singer In The World!,I listened to this C.D. a while back & I almost went deaf this cd is awful this chick can not sing & this album is so freaky & scary!I could barely get through this whole cd! If I could give it zero stars I would! I have never heard of her kind of music it's like she has her own music catergory!If your into freaky & different stuff then you probably will like it! all songs have a outer space sound with weird noises!I don't know what I can recommend to you if you like this except anything Bjork!
+2,possibly maybe my favorite,"i am writing this review after having listened to her most current release, volta, and i can stay that this is probably my favorite album of hers. the music is great, and the lyrics are unique and cheeky. this is actually the CD that first introduced me to her and i have been a major fan ever since. check out ""army of me"", ""hyperballad"", ""enjoy"" and ""possibly maybe""."
+2,it's oh...so great!,"possibly maybe best work ever done by Bjork,Post is a crossover of idm,trip hop and whatever dance music in the middle 90's is meant to be.From the marvellous orchestration of Isobel,to the exuberance of I miss you Bjork proves there's nothing she can do less than perfect"
+2,This one is a classic and should go down in history!,"Who would not like Bjork? Her celestial voice sends shivers up your spine. Her tonal quality and dynamics are extremely unique. And her lyrics, oh her lyrics. They paint images like a master surrealist. Lyrics like, ""I walk towards the edge and throw little things off like car-parts, bottles and cutlery, or whatever I find lying around.."" make music all worth it. Absurd, beautiful and intense. What more could annyone want. Bjork, please marry me."
+2,Good - but not her best,"I have purchased three of other Bjorks releases (Vespertine, Greatest Hits, Medulla) and this is sadly the worst (not to say It's bad, I did give it 4 stars) but this just seems too simplistic for Bjork, although I do like her dance/club songs from her debut.The standouts are Army of Me (4/5), It's Oh So Quiet (4.5/5 - my favourite), Enjoy (4/5), I Miss You (4/5), and Headphones (4/5) and I don't really like tracks 8 and 10.Some sales information for you:: Sold 3 million copies w/w, and peaked at #2 in Australia, #32 in USA and also went platinum there. It's Oh So Quiet was Bjork's greatest hit in Sales and it won numerous awards.79%"
+2,Post: quintessencial,"Björk's Post is the sizzling second Björk's Elektra-album who really came to prove who she was and her place on the contemporary alternative pop music. This album consists in a non-stop sequence of hitsand pearls and is absolutelly heterogenic and diverse. The first track and single, Army Of Me, is a really strong electronic tune. Hyper-ballad is aclassical Björk song, following her innovative (but today very imitated) mixture of strings and electronic noises and melodies which began with Venus As A Boy, and the song is a real poem where she creates images of suicide thoughts. The Modern Thingsis another impressive electronic track, and It's Oh So Quiet her most successful single ever, a cover of a jazz classic where she really reinvinted the song and gave it a totally new and unexpected interpretation. Other pearls are Cover Me, Possibly Maybe, Headphones, Isobel, You've Been Flirting Again, evry one a totally different, lyric and strangely melodic track.Post is a classic."
+2,Love it or hate it...,"Everyone I encounter who knows who Bjork is either loves or hates her work...doesn't seem to be any middle ground. If you like only traditional pop, country or other genres and want all the songs on your albums to sound the same, stay away from Bjork.If, on the other hand, you get tired of songs that all sound the same and are looking for something fresh, you'll love Bjork. It seems she is trying something specifically unique on each track.I find 'Post' slightly more innovative and interesting than 'Debut', although both CDs are great. Of this bunch, my favs are, in order: Possibly Maybe, Isobel, Army of Me, Cover Me, Hyper Ballad and Enjoy, so the Amazon provided clips cover only half the good ones! The only track I didn't care for is It's Oh So Quiet.Get it and listen to someone who isn't afraid to experiment!"
+2,At the limit of human achievement.,"I saw Bjork in the swimming pool in Laugardalur, Reykjavik this summer. She was oh so friendly to her fellow swimmers and sunbathers. Her charm, hyper-normalcy and magnetic personality all shine through in her music. Post is a rare treat for the soul. In a way her melodic innovation here is as starlingly beautiful as that of the beloved Beatles."
+2,Wicked sense of humour!,"Bjork's vibrant music may be a bit of a shock for first-time listeners. Hang in there. You can't help but be carried away by her raw, fresh vocals and strident rhythms! I would recommend this CD (and all her music) to anyone. Whether she's hypnotizing us with whispers or gracing us with her mighty bellow, Bjork's music is unabashedly a good time."
+2,Another great cd by Bjork,"I love this album so much. the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because while I totally absolutely love some of the songs on it there are some which leave me a bit dissapointed. For example ""You've been Flirting Again"" and ""Headphones"" etc but I LOVE ""Army of Me"", ""Hyper-ballad"", ""Enjoy"", ""It's Oh So Quiet"", ""I Miss You"" , ""Isobel"" and others. I definately recommend it if you're tired of the mainstream stuff they play on the radio and are looking for something different. Bjork's voice is just amazing. I don't know too many people who can sound that good when they wail =)"
+2,Enjoy,I've been a fan of Bjork's since this album. Enjoy is my favorite song of her's to date. DJ Burning loves to throw that one in the mix. I like almost everything she's put out over the years except It's oh so quiet. I know it was a single and a lot of people will disagree with me but it just wasn't my thing. I'm anxious for the new album. I can't believe it's 5 years old now.
+2,variery is the spice of Bjork,"My love for Bjork's voice began when I was in fifth grade and heard ""It's Oh So Quiet"" for the first time at a dance rehearsal. I rediscovered her two years later when I began my collection of Bjork CD's which is now at 15. ""Post"", my favorite, is a breath of fresh air from the uncreative, trendy, shallow, too feel-good, or too angsty sounds you hear on the radio nowadays. Each song has a different tone, emotion, and musical arrangement from the techno beat of ""Hyperballad"" to the stark sounds and keyboards of ""Possibly Maybe"" to the drum beat and screams in ""I Miss You."" Bjork's tireless voice is beautiful and full of energy- it growls, screams, slides, whispers. Her music cannot not be categorized- each song is a different style and attitude. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a change from the ordinary. I guarantee you will become addicted- I am."
+1,"Honestly, a joke!","I am not one to be pessimistic or have a bad attitude in any way, but honestly.. I have to say that the first words that come to mind are that this DVD is a joke. With that being said, the one good thing that I can say is that it is at least entertaining and made me laugh. Sadly enough... being from Austin and listening to tons of live music for years, I cannot think honestly of a time when I have seen a worse live music show. Ringo doesn't even play on most of the songs and at least his band covers up, to a degree, his deficits. I will say that it appears that Ringo himself is enjoying it, which I have to give him credit for, but that doesn't mean that others will! When I first saw this DVD, I was really looking forward to actually to see Ringo playing live, not having heard much from him in years. I could go into more critical detail, but would prefer to just think of this DVD as an amusing entertainment experience, but for serious music lovers.. save your money!"
+2,Great concert!,This concert features Ringo playing Beatles classics that he rarely performs live (if ever)... Don't Pass Me By and Octopuses Garden! Ive seen Ringo live several time and these great songs are left out. Considering how great they sound on this concert i hope he considers including them as concert staples. This show lacks the usual greatest hits night of the supporting band (although it has Who Can It Be Now by the Men At Work guy). Wish it included more songs from the band....their contribution is half the show! Instead you get Ringos new material which some songs are surprisingly catchy..others the usual B-side at best type songs. Sound quality and picture on this blu-ray are awesome! Loved it!
+2,Ringo and band on fire,"Having seen Ringo and his All Starr Band play live in Liverpool and Glasgow last June, I pretty much knew what to expect from this Blu-ray. I wasn't disappointed! Ringo plays to a formula that works a treat. He keeps the crowd on their feet pretty much the whole time with so many hits from both Beatle days and his solo career. What a treat to see Don't Pass Me By, complete with piano introduction! The band are tight and the picture and sound quality of the blu-ray are excellent. My only disappointments are that it runs for less than an hour, there are no extras on the disc and information about the gig and musicians is almost non-existent. There is also a mistake in the credits where the band is shown as including ""Mark Har"". The keyboard player is former Crowded House member Mark Hart. An unforgivable error. Having said all that, the disc is very entertaining and recommended."
+1,Ringo Starr and the Roundheads: Live,"I was anxious to view and listen to Ringo and the Roundheads concert. But to my disappointment, the dvd was defective! The intro was great, it had sound and video, but the concert segment only had video, no sound.Amazon was great about refunding my money, but I really wanted to see and hear the concert. This was the first time that I bought a dvd that arrived defective. Lucky for me, I had ordered another Ringo and the All-Stars and that was great."
+1,Took Forever to Receive and is Missing Most of the Play!,"This book took almost two weeks to receive. Not to mention when I did finally get my copy in the mail, I was disappointed to see that the play skipped from Act II to Act V. Very disappointing."
+2,One Of Shakespeare's More Challenging Works,"Cymbeline is one of the later Shakespeare plays that is rarely staged and probably even as rarely read. The plot has elements that are familiar from several of the earlier works and many of the characters borrow from more familiar characters in other plays as well. Nevertheless, Cymbeline is a rewarding play to either view or read. The Arden version that I recently read was useful but for the footnotes which focused on various usages and interpretations of the language over time which I found distracting and finally chose to just ignore. The play itself because of the familiar elements will appeal to those who have read the better known works. Cymbeline revolves around a layered plot that includes the devices of mistaken identity, evil and deception , unbridled ambition and political intrigue. It is a rather long play with 5 acts and 27 scenes. Having the benefit of seeing this well staged would enhance the reader's experience."
+1,Worst and least favorite Shakespeare; boring to the nth degree,"My least favorite Shakespeare--long, tedious, boring and highly distasteful. Didn't catch my interest whatsoever; this was the first Shakespeare I read that I seriously had to force myself to continue and kept thinking ""enough already!"" Too drawn out and more difficult to read than his others. Stick withPericles Prince of Tyre (The Pelican Shakespeare)."
+1,DO NOT GET THIS VERSION,"DO NOT GET THIS VERSION. It is a scam. Literally. It contains acts 1 and two, and then skips right to act 5. The text has obviously been copied and pasted from various sources, it randomly switches between paragraph form and iambic pentameter.The image on the front and back is pixel-y, someone with little knowledge of image editing applied it.This isn't even a good forgery. I could tell something was wrong the moment I picked it up."
+2,"FUN, DANCEABLE LATE 80'S R&B INFLUENCED POP",featuring the following tracks:1. CALLOWAY--I Wanna Be Rich (4:50)2. PAULA ABDUL--(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me (5:21)3. BABYFACE--It's No Crime (4:02)4. LISA STANSFIELD--This Is The Right Time (4:30)5. TAYLOR DAYNE--Love Will Lead You Back (4:37)6. SYBIL--Don't Make Me Over (3:59)7. JOHNNY KEMP--Birthday Suit (4:28)8. MARTIKA--More Than You Know (4:06)9. SURFACE--Shower Me With Your Love (4:54)10. TYLER COLLINS--Girls Nite Out [Seoul IV Seoul Bite] (6:02)AN ABOVE-AVERAGE COLLECTION WITH SOME ALBUM CUTS OR LONGER VERSIONS!
+2,BEST PICTURE QUALITY AND HAS ANTENNA HOOK UP!,"This product works great for the N64 if you need a cord with a coaxel to the back of your tv. Very hard to find locally. Wanted to play Goldeneye and Super Mario 64, as well as WWF No Mercy for nastalga purposes and let me tell ya, the picture quality was great. This is by far the best cord on the market. I had bought 2 from amazon because it was very hard to tell from the pictures if this had the cord to go where the cable cord goes in the back of the tv. It does and it works and functions great on my 55 inch HDTV. the other cord I bought didn't have the same picture quality. Thanks NyKo!!"
+2,fun,I like Kari Anderson her fun nature laughing while exercising It feels good her queues are easy to follow I have just started to do the step and find it enjoyable.
+2,Very Nice Sound in a Compact Clock Radio,"To my unsophisticated ear the Recepter's sound is full and rich. I like the way they've implemented the station pre-sets. They're accessed via a rotary knob, not a lot of hard to find buttons, and you can mix AM and FM stations among then presets. The clock radio shuts itself off after 10 minutes and can be combined with an alarm. In general, I like the Recepter's controls and user interface. I also own a Kloss Model One, another outstanding piece of equipment, and the Recepter has comparable sound quality, which is saying a lot. The Recepter has the edge in ease of use and the Model One lacks a clock radio. One drawback, the Receptor lacks an audio-in jack, so you can't attach an IPod. The Kloss Model One permits attachment of the IPod. Overall, I highly recommend the Receptor."
+2,GREAT for hard to reach radio signals,"I live in Broward County Florida and wasn't able to pull in the West Palm Beach radio station that Howard Stern is on now as I'm outside the stations standard range; not on my regular clock radio or even my stereo. However, the reception on this radio is so GREAT, the signal comes in nice and strong. If you want great reception and sound, get this radio."
+1,Outrageous bad bass,"There is an inconsistency. Either the reviews are terribly biased or my unit was not properly refurbished. The radio is potentially fantastic and worth a rating of 10 or five stars. However, the bass is absolutely unaccptable. Yesterday, I was playing the same station on my stereo and the Boston Acoustics Receptor. The difference was mind boggling. The bass on the Boston Acoustics Receptor drowned out the singer and the band. I was thinking of buying one or two more units until the bass really got on my nerves. Now, I won't buy another and won't recommend this radio to a stranger."
+2,Good Children's Game,"Had this game as a child and it kept me busy for hours, even though it only has a couple games it kept me entertained because the games were fun and easy."
+2,Great stuff,"Very cool album. I'm into a lot of ambient/experimental electronica and this band really created something neat here - catchy vocals amidst very experimental glitches and whatnot.My only gripe is that some of the glitch and bleeps are stock sound files from the Reason sound bank. If anyone is familiar with Reason, listen to the drum kit ""Glitch kit 4"" and you'll find a lot of the sound effects they used there in the first song. I think I'd like this album a lot more if I didn't know this or if they made their own effects.Still, a great listen. I'm very excited to see what's in store next for them."
+1,DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK,"JUNK, JUNK, JUNK. As another reported, AA batteries are too big and do NOT FIT into many devices correctly. 3rd or 4th time I used the charger it significantly overheated and I believe would have caused a fire. I threw the whole mess in the garbage where it belongs. DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK OR ASSOCIATED CHARGIN DEVICES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+1,This was an incredibly boring book.,"William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation is perhaps the most boring and vexatious book I have ever read. The plain style employed by Bradford is, undoubtably, because of his Puritan backgroud, but that is still no excuse for the tedious and often archaic redition of events. I should think that a high-school text book would give a more lively presentation of life in the ""New Jerusalem"", as Bradford calls it. The antidiluvian vocabulary and monotonous recording of events made this a very difficult book to get through. I would not recommend it to my peers"
+2,Of Plymouth Plantation 1620 -1647,"I am very interested in the earliest days of our great country, but I found William Bradford's accounts tedious to read -- of course this is in part due to the way people wrote back then"
+2,Challenging but do-able!,"Kari's choreography is always fresh and her cuing superb so even for of us who aren't dancers, we can still move along and get a good workout. Like Kari's other videos, Push is designed to be challenging but doable, and I find that each time I do it, I catch one more thing, making the workout that much more fun. Also, with many videos, after doing them repeatedly, you find that the results aren't as good (i.e. your body has gotten used to the type of movement). With this workout, however, it just keeps getting better and better. Don't be discouraged by the pace of the workouts; just keep moving and have a good time. The steps will come with practice. In the meantime, enjoy yourself and have a great sweat."
+2,ultimate food count book,"The Complete Book of Food Counts is essential to any successful healthy lifestyle. It is concise, clear and helpful in every way. I just had gastric bypass surgery and this book was recommended by my surgeon to help guide me nutritionally as I begin my new journey to eating right. This book will enable me to do that."
+1,Don't believe the hype,"I WISH I had read the previous review for this book before I bought it. I couldn't put it better myself. I bought this book because it was the only one advertising saturated fat counts. I already have two books that cover everything but saturated fat, and I'm going to keep it that way. I'm returning this book for a refund."
+2,Comprehensive food guide,"Having just recently started the Atkins program I've grown tired of reading labels. However, it's vital to do so! This is a comprehensive guide detailing all kinds of information one needs in order to better plan meals.It evens gives listings of fast food restuarants! I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to count calories, fat grams, protein and most importantly Carbs. It details serving sizes and gives varying measurements. Get this book - it's been good for me."
+1,incomplete,"I need nutrients as well as calories, protein, carbs, sodium, fiber, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and %fat calories. This book does not cover nutrients."
+2,"Fantastic album, but their second is a bit stronger","I really hate how it seems that everytime a metalcore band is starting to hit their stride they go ahead and break up. Deadguy, Kiss It Goodbye, Spread the Disease, Botch...etc. The list goes on and on. Maharahj is on that list too and its a shame for they are probably the very best of all gone-before-their-time metalcore bands. Their debut album is packed end to end with all of that uber-technical yet strangely listenable chaotic noise that fans of this stuff love and Maharahj do it better then just about everyone with few exceptions. They improved on their second album Repetition to a point of near perfection but this album is still more then worth picking up."
+2,Memory Builder,"Great, fun game and educational as well. And the characters hold a young child's attention so that they don't lose interest."
+2,An Australian Triumph . . . please market the Video!!,"I'm an Australian, born and bred, biased, yes! . . . but this bitta (bit of) Australian musical history is brilliant . . just watching the video right now! Please, Amazon . . . release the video in NTSC format so I can share the experience with my North American and other Wolfish friends in other parts of the world!! Pat Hewett (Wachita to her friends) from Western Australia."
+2,What an event!,"Can you imagine!The three most beautiful voices singing the most beautiful songs,TOGETHER? Well now it's reality!!This cd is great!Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham make such a great duo,I really hope they'll work together again,their live redention of you're the one that I want is the first one in 20 years to match or even surpass the original one,and Olivia's live verision of Hoplessly Devoted to you,has nothing to envy to the older version!Her voice is still amazing!"
+2,Hot dance scenes,"The dance scenes and the eroticism make this a good movie to watch. I only wish the dance scenes had been edited a bit better. Most of the transitional moves of the dancers have been chopped up or cut. The acting is not that great, but I enjoyed the message of the movie which is to ""let yourself go and feel the feelings!"
+1,GOT IT BUT....,"GOT IT ON TIME BUT....TAPE WAS SCRATCHY AND HARD TO WATCH. IT LOOKED LIKE THE TRACKING WAS OFF SO I TRIED TO ADJUST THE TRACKING SINCE THIS IS A VHS TAPE. IT DID NOT HELP, I GUESS THE TAPE WAS JUST TOO OLD AND SCRATCHY. THEY SHOULD HAVE REVIEWED IT BEFORE SENDING IT OUT. WELL, A LOSS FOR ME. WHAT CAN I SAY, WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT OF AN OLD VHS TAPE. NOT WORTH THE MONEY, VERY DISAPPOINTED."
+1,I don't like this book.,I think this book should give more than one definition for the names. It should also give meanings from different languages
+2,A down and dirty litmus test for Christians,"I first read this book as a young Christian and now am impressed with how many of the concepts I have adopted in my own creed. I detest pop Christian symbols and the urge to define a Christian by market forces. Schaeffer attempts to challenge the reader into not only glimpsing in the mirror, but to really make changes accordingly."
+2,One of Schaeffer's finest moments,"How can a person prove they are a Christian, that their faith is real? This is Schaeffer's question. He seeks Christ's answer and finds it: ""They shall know that you are my followers by the love that you have for one another."" So the defining characteristic of a believer is that they exhibit love toward other believers. Sounds simple enough but it is, alas, terribly hard to live out in real life. In this brief tome, Schaeffer economically explores the mandatory nature of this quality (""As I have loved you, you must love one another"" is pretty imperative), how its neglect dooms the church to skeptical reception at best, and examines how one can cultivate such love for fellow Christians. A very important read from one of the 20th century's most important Christian minds."
+2,"With the length of this book, you have no excuse not to read it","This is a very short book.This is a very good book.Schaeffer's insight put a whole new perspective on things that I had never before considered. Namely: the world has the right to judge Christians based on whether or not they love. You will have to read the book to understand everything Schaeffer uses to reach that conclusion, but I doubt you will be able to argue once you do. Schaeffer explains how love is the not just an element which distinguishes Christians from nonChristians. You will be challenged to re-visit your own heart and determine the truth of John's words ""If a man does not love his brother, the Truth [Christ] is not in him.""You can read this book in an hour or two, but its thoughts will travel with you for weeks and its impact for the rest of your life."
+2,A Powerful Message That Can Be Understood By All,"The Mark of the Christian was written almost 40 years ago and has less than 40 pages. Despite the thinness of his book, Pastor Schaeffer presents a critical message that many people who profess to be Christians need to hear. As stated in John 13:33-35, love must be the distinguishing mark of all Christians. He who fails to love has not been truly changed by the gospel message."
+2,Relaxation guidance,"3 different relaxation sessions with explanations embedded within, along with hypnotic programing to help release tension, fears and any pre-programmed negatives which might be preventing pregnancy. Also programming for women who have physical problems that might be inhibiting their fertility. All designed to help remove mental blocks from the subconscious to promote healing on the physical level and mental level. Overall the sessions are very relaxing and refreshing."
+1,Do not buy this coffeemaker,"This coffeemaker only brewed two pots of coffee before it stopped working. It's going back! the third 12 cup cycle took 45 minutes to brew 7 cups of coffee and boil off 5 cups water. The fourth (and last) brew cycle wouldn't pump water to the brew basket at all. When you open the water reservoir lid to see what's wrong you'll get scalded with steam rising out of the spout. It's noisy - sputtering, gurgling. One star is too high a rating for the machine we ended up with."
+1,I'd rather give up coffee.,"Dear Sirs,I purchased one of the Mr. Coffee CG12 coffeemakers in November of 2005. I have never seen a more poorly designed coffeemaker. What a piece of refuse! Because of its faulty design, it got coffee all over the countertop whenever it was brewing. I tried two of them and they both did the same thing. The whole design was slapdash. It should be taken off the market.After putting up with it for two months, I threw it in the trash and bought a Black and Decker. It was like going from a VW to a Rolls. Never again."
+1,Poor design.,"The good news is that this coffee maker doubles as a humidifier. Steam shoots out of mine like a 19th century train locomotive. The lack of a proper seal between the filter basket lid and the water reservoir is the culprit.The filter basket and water reservoir are also not separate chambers. This causes steam to rise from the filter basket, hit the lid, and condense as water back into the reservoir. No doubts this is the main factor contributing to the very long brewing process."
+2,No One is Unemployable,This book categorizes many true and false reasons one might find himself unemployed. The book then gives commonsense directions to overcome the perceived inhibition. Great book!
+1,i am the one,"the costume does not open in the front. runs a little small. i have a 42inch chest and couldnt get it on. i would have still used it if i could have just worn it open, but it does not open so i sent it back"
+1,Pretty Basic,"Okay for a costume, but cheap materials, especially sunglasses. Easy to put on, but just so so. Probably wouldn't buy again."
+1,Treading Water,"This Inner Life lp is much like the earlier ""I'm Caught Up"" in that it showcases a spectacular song (""Moment Of My Life"") and the rest is filler. This track can be found elsewhere on compilation sets in both original and remixed forms."
+2,Awakening,"It is easy in this day of age to forget about the troubling aspects that are still facing public schools in our large cities. With this book, Jean Anyon does not let us forget the problems that are still facing these schools today. This book provides a different and important perspective on public school reform in this nation. Anyon does not jump to blame the schools, teachers and students like is done so often when schools fail, but rather she portrays how cummulative effects of school and public officials decisions have tied the hands of the public education reformers in those cities. Anyon's ideas are more comprehensive, and she does not want to just change the schools, but the city itself. This book is very compelling and insightful and offers a great look inside the doors of the public school system in our urban environment."
+1,troubling turn for Anyon,"Anyon wrote a provocative article a number of years ago which I still use in my teacher education classes. But this new book is troubling to me. She fails to look at the national systemic causes of institutional racism and seems to blame those in the local schools. I don't know New Jersey - maybe she is right about that city. But I do know other urban districts, and it is natioanl systems of testing, curriculum, funding, bureaucracy, and irrelevant teacher credentialing which oppress both those who attempt to educate and those who attempt to be educated. The African-American teachers in New Jersey tried to tell Anyon that, but she didn't listen."
+1,troubling turn for Anyon,"Anyon wrote a provocative article a number of years ago which I still use in my teacher education classes. But this new book is troubling to me. She fails to look at the national systemic causes of institutional racism and seems to blame those in the local schools. I don't know New Jersey - maybe she is right about that city. But I do know other urban districts, and it is natioanl systems of testing, curriculum, funding, bureaucracy, and irrelevant teacher credentialing which oppresses both those who attempt to educate and those who attempt to be educated. The African-American teachers in New Jersey tried to tell Anyon that, but she didn't listen."
+2,Jesse a good story,"I liked this book , the story was interesting and it showed different sides of American culture from the eyes of an immigrant farm worker."
+2,Jesse,"The book, Jesse, by Gary Soto is about a Mexican boy and his brother Abel who are tryinng to go to college and pass. This a completey believable book. It has real life situations that would really happen to mostly Mexican families. They have an abusive stepdad who just drinks and thinks less of his kids, Jesse and Abel. They are trying to get to college and when they do it seem like the whole world is against Jesse, in love,work and college. In fact he notices that society is against the Mexicans in general for work and education. And during these hardships he has to get through somehow.This book relates to me because of the hardships Mexicans and all immigrants are going through now because of prop HR4437.In general the prop represents the people in the book Jesse.just like the prop the people are against Mexicans. Somehow he will get through and so will we against prop HR4437."
+1,School assignment,This was a school assignment for my son. I read the book first so I could quiz him on it. It is in my top 5 of the worst books ever! Don't waste your time...unless it's a mandatory school assignment.
+2,Current fans not disappointed,"While you won't find here anything that stretches the boundaries of what you know to be Swearing at Motorists, those of us who dig their previous works will find more to enjoy. The mellow delivery of obtuse and biting lyrics are in play. The ""round"" vocal sound. The sweet, warm guitar tone. All here.The one fun departure is the punkinsh ""Paul Williams"". This ode to the vertically challenged actor may not be long overdue, but it will turn that frown upside down."
+1,Mostly motivational !,"Good as a primer, there are others that are more detailed. But, buy & read all you can, cheaper than the smallest ""mistake""."
+2,A fantastic fantasy - that just happens to be true!,"Emma, the author's own daughter, wanted her own viking ship for her birthday. This wonderful book is an account of how the author came to have a viking ship in her backyard. Fantastic illustrations packed with surprises, this is a must for anyone who knows a special kid!"
+2,good gun,this is a really good gun it shoots about 200fps really fast i love this gun its a really good back up gun for cq
+2,"Love the gun, but not the shipping time!","We ordered from Airsplat via Amazon on January 19th. My son wanted the gun for his birthday party. So, I pai the extra $8.99 for the ""expedited shipping"" cost for 1-3 business day delivery. It didn't happen. The gun arrived 7 days LATER! Our Amazon receipt even siad estimated date was January 20-21st. Big disappointment on the ""not-so"" speedy delivery from Airsplat!"
+1,bad,i was pretty exited until i found out that the delivery guy left it on the ground its accuraye is terrible its battery last 5 min. and i just think it was a waste of my money
+2,Great Product!,"Well made, solid, very practical. sauce come out delicious. Retain all the flavors!!!I'll recommend this little pan too any one whose looking for good quality."
+1,too high carb for real weight loss,"Each soup alone has over 20g of carbs! And that's just for soup not a meal! To lose weight (not just maintain your current weight) you can only eat 20-30grams of carbs per day, not per meal.Most of these veggie cookbooks are for the rich anyway, a lot of the ingredients are only available at fancy-pants stores like whole foods. I hate to say it but diets like Atkins are within reach for low-income folks. Who has time (or money) to find something called 'mirin' whatever that is"
+1,Nothing like the authors other books,"Having owned and enjoyed the authors other cookbooks, getting this one was an easy decision. The good reviews helped as well.After trying a few of the recipes, I call foul.Sauces with no thickening agent were runny, dressings were bland, and main entries that were just not palatable.I'll just tweak recipes from current cookbooks to make them low carb.Oh, and on a side note, it was interesting to note that on the authors web site, this title is not even mentioned among her many other, and delightful, books."
+2,I like it!,"I just received this recipe book and have already identified a number of recipes for meals this week. The recipes contain ingredients that are easy to obtain in my somewhat rural area. I really like that the author provides the nutritional information for each recipe (including calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber, cholesterol and sodium). Although I was looking for a low-carb vegetarian recipe book, I am also concerned with fat and cholesterol content and the recipes in this book also appear to be conscious of those as well. Lacto-ovo vegetarians could easily substitute regular cheese for soy cheese and add eggs to some of the recipes."
+2,Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle,I loved this cookbook. My daughter is a vegan and I was concerned that she wasn't getting a balance of proteins in her diet. This cookbook really gives some great recipes from an author who has researched the foods and combinations that give a healthy diet without resorting to high starchy carbs. I will order it for myself as well even though I eat meat. It's always a good idea to include more vegie entres and go without meat as much as possible. I have cancer and am really looking into how diet influences health.
+1,Complex and not time friendly,"I'm not sure what other people are looking for in a cookbook but for a busy mom like me this cookbook wasn't ideal, most of the recipes required 10+ ingredients many of which are not commonly found in the kitchen or grocery store. If you are the type of person who has unlimited amount of time to prep and cook your meals then this book would most likely be a great addition to your library but if you're like me and have only 20 minutes TOPS to get something in the oven or on the table then I'd suggest you look elsewhere."
+1,"Just another vegetarian cookbook, not helpful for raising protein","I have several go-to vegetarian cookbooks which have similar recipes. I was looking for recipes with more vegetarian protein sources, such as tempeh and seitan. There are only a couple with the former and the latter isn't even mentioned. Maybe my fault for assuming low carb equates to higher protein."
+1,Amazon and its Resale Agents don't honor commitments,"This will be a very short review. I have used Amazon for a number of years expecting fair and equitable treatment and reasonable value. Hence, I purchased this trainer via Amazon. When the unit arrived on the appointed date, the delivery people refused to assemble and set-up the unit. They could barely utter a word of english, but they had a document that indicated if tools were required they couldn't do any work. Well the unit comes in a number of subasseblies and lot's of parts, so there is no way this could be assembled without a fairly extensive toolbox. I certainly don't have the expertiese to do it either. I will now have to find someone willing and able to assemble the device. I will not buy anything from this vendor again, and will try to avoid using Amazon in the future as well. You are foolish if you buy anything in this way because Amazon washes their hands of their resellers, even though they are making money on these transactions."
+2,Incredible Christmas gift,This book makes a great Christmas gift with a beautiful message and view of all those involved in the birth of our Savior.
+2,Excellent Service,"Product arrived in expected time, and in excellent condition. Will use this service again if need arises."
+1,Like coming home to Sunshine!,"I bought it, took it out of the box, plugged it in and turned it on. I was very happy! At first. Then the thing stated to make hissing noises as if to indicate it was not happy. I turned it upside down as the instructions suggest to free debris from the wires. It went silent for a day or so. When the machine worked It was great, my home smelled fresh and clean -sort of the way my favorite shirt would smell after leaving it by a swimming pool all day in Palm Springs. Clean/nice smell. The bad news; just after the warrenty expired the thing just died! This consumer was NOT happy with the ""ionic breeze."" I have no Ions nor breezes just a worthless piece of plastic sitting on my living room floor. My opinion would be they're too fragile or poorly made just now. DON'T WAISTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY."
+1,Built like a 1980's American car!,"The machine was great while it worked. Just after the warranty expired my ""Ionic Breeze"" completely stopped working. For [the price] I expected quality!"
+2,Almost as good as they say,"I have had two Ionic Breezes to help with family allergies for over a year and for the most part they work great. One stopped working and they sent a new one without my having to send back the broken one first! My complaint is that I have to clean the one in the living room at least weekly, rather than monthly as the company says. This may be because I live in New York City and keep the windows open, bringing in lots of dust. And I have a cat. Clean up is pretty simple and fast. The machine is indeed silent, it removes lots of dust and is inconspicuous. I think it improves the air quality quite a bit, of course, more when the windows are closed. It has helped a LOT with our allergies."
+1,Unreliable.. Wears out >>>,"I bought this item through Amazon. If you sit next to it you can tell by the smell that it's working slightly. But, it isn't real abundant and it wears out quickly. It's not as powerful as they claim. I would have bought a different cleaner and actually am looking for a different one to replace this one. I need something stronger. My room is only 10 X 10 that it is in...hardly can tell it works."
+1,Terrible,"We sent this unit out for testing at a leading test lab and they found that it would only be able to clean a very small closet - that is if you are looking to remove airborne particles like dust, smoke or pollen. It could help somewhat with odors due to the ionization process but that is very difficult to measure.I found more specific testing information at the [...]"
+2,Air Purifier,So far the air filter has exceeded my expections..The purchaing experience through Amazon was great.. Godd service...Good product
+1,No good,How do people say this works? I would say this picks up 1/10 of 1% particles...at the most candle soot! I have owned mine for 1.5 years.Save your hard earned cash and seek other filters with Hepa.My opinion applies to all ionic breeze filters
+1,Doesn't do anything...,"I bought my Ionic Breeye at Linens 'n Things. It doesn't work. It turns on, the light lights up, I feel a light breeze coming out ... but it doesn't clean the air. My home doesn't smell any different or fresher... Total waste of money. I am returning this unit. All this excitement for nothing!"
+1,DON'T BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!,In early December I ordered products from Sharper Image as Christmas gifts. Half of my order did not arrive and I never received notice as to why. Turns out I had to call them to find out the items were on backorder. I finally cancelled the order and a month and a half later THEY STILL HAVEN'T REFUNDED ME!Do yourself a favor don't buy from these guys they're comepletely disorganized.
+1,Not dependable,"I agree that longevity is not in the design specs. I bought one and it worked for less than a year, got a replacement, and that one died even sooner. Didn't bother to replace that one. I also had two of the mini ones that plug into the outlet and have a light. One still working after quite a few years, the other, dead. 1 out of 4 is not very good. One note - it does seem to take odors out of the air. I have 4 cats and I think it helped somewhat, but not at the price they want for them. I would give $30 for a floor model if I thought it would keep running. As for cleaning the air - I don't think so."
+1,Air cleaners that do not clean the air,"According to Consumer Reports tests, the Sharper Image Ionic cleaners do not clean the air."
+1,Does almost nothing,"Electrostatically removing particles works okay, but it requires a fan to move air over the grille. As others have mention consumer reports tested this product at it removed almost nothing from the air. It rated the lowest out of all the air cleaners they tested.So don't waste your money on this product. If you want an electrostatic air cleaner find one with a fan. Before you buy you should really go read the online Consumer Reports report because a lot of air cleaners don't work very well."
+1,Bad for me too...Loved it at first and now it just doesn't turn on!,"I really should have looked up people's reviews prior to purchasing this unit. Mine just stopped working. I cleaned out the inside with air, I've been cleaning the insert all along and it just stopped! What a waste of money. Haven't tried to talk to Sharper Image about it yet but I'm not hopeful."
+1,Atrocious Russian Import! (Vinyl),"I waited for this record 5 months on backorder.What a whopping disappointment when I received it.It was pressed on transparent red vinyl, with chunks of recycled black vinylsprinkled throughout the record.Sound would drop out of the right channel, and I'd hear static.My goodness, never again. I'll settle for my CD now.""Vinyl Lovers"" is a record label to avoid.Equipment used:-Rega P7, Rega Exact cartridge-McIntosh C2300 preamp-McIntosh M252 amp-B&W; Matrix 801 series 3 speakersDigital Section:-Cheap Sony CD changer (coaxial out)-Musical Fidelity TriVista 21 DAC (coaxial in)"
+2,Buy the Whole Cream,"Cream/ Fresh Cream (DCC Gold Disk - 13 tracks): Fresh Cream is a great album. The original U.S. release, however, did not include the song ""Spoonful"", so my advice is to find a version of the album that at least includes that great song. The Gold disk has the 10 cuts from the U.S. release plus ""Spoonful"", ""Wrapping Paper"", and ""The Coffee Song"". As the Gold disk has become SO expensive recently, I would advise a different version of the CD but, as said before, make sure you get one with ""Spoonful"" (in truth, `Wrapping Paper"" and ""The Coffee Song"" are not that necessary to own)."
+1,2 Bluesy,"This album is wat too bluesy. I don't understand Eric Clapton's diabloical obsession with the blues. The blues is silly and outdated. So is this album. There are a couple of standout tracks, but most of it is just psychedelic blues. GIBBERISH! That's what most of this is! GIBBERISH! Who cares whether the blues dummy feels free or not? I for one, do not."
+2,A great debut!!!,"This is one great debut album!!! Cream's first, and one of thier best!!! Contains lots of great tracks including:I Feel Free,NSU,Toad,I'm So Glad,Sweet Wine,Dreaming,Cats Squirrel, and Spoonful!!! Great Guitar(Eric Clapton),Bass(Jack Bruce)and Drums(Ginger Baker)!!! A treat from start to finish!!! Two thumbs up!!! Five stars!!! A+"
+2,My favorite Cream Album,"Many think that this album is inferior compared to other Cream albums. This is my favorite Cream album, Clapton's guitar work is beyond compare. ""Spoonful"", ""I Feel Free"" and ""Sweet Wine"" show Clapton's talent as a top guitarist as well as his talent as a blues musician on blues songs ""Sleepy Time Time"", ""I'm So Glad"" and ""Cats Squirrel"" as well as his lead vocal on ""Four until Late."" Gingers drumming is also at its peak on his showpiece ""Toad"" as well as doing more than keeping time on ""Sweet Wine"" and others. Jack Bruce's range as a vocalist combined with his talent as a bass and harmonica player are shown on this album more than on any other Cream Album. Though many of the songs aren't original, they sound like no other band when coming from Cream. I would take this album over any other made by Cream, or any other band!"
+2,Fresh Cream (Cream),"A significant piece of rock history. Raw, hard early British rock for the aficianado. Clapton is as good as expected, but give a listen to Ginger Baker's fine work on drums. Album is a fine 'blast from the past.'"
+2,Awesome movie.,I am a very big fan of Sammy Davis Jr. I had never heard of this movie. I was really impressed. Great acting. A lot of future stars. Highly recommend!!!
+1,Mel Torme steals the show!,"The best thing about this film is Mel Torme singing ""and All That Jazz"" with a group of swinging jazz musicians who have the whole club rocking. Mel's smooth-as-honey golden voice bounces through this joyous number with great verve and confidence as the camera pans over to a poster advertising The Supremes at Lincoln Center in 1965.Frank Sinatra, Jr. is cute and innocent sporting a pair of the most luscious juicy lips I've ever seen on a white boy. Are Sinatra and Sammy really playing those trumpets? Of course, Satchmo plays, sings, and acts his way into everybody's heart.It's good to see Cicely Tyson playing a girlie ""Audrey Hepburn"" role before she was typecast as Hollywood's ""strong black woman"".Unfortunately the story is weak, the lines are trite and the dialog sounds forced and over amplified...because of a cheap sound stage? ""A Man Called Adam"" looks and feels like an amateur budget film filled with some of the best talent in show business."
+2,GREAT!,"This book helped me a great deal, when I was ready, to deal with my anger problem. Realizing that I had a problem was the first step. The authors take you through steps that really opened my eyes and made me aware of my choices. I love the spiritual aspects!"
+1,sneaky christian alert!,"I bought this at a Barnes and noble, so I didn't have these reviews to guide me before my purchase.While I realize the irony in writing an angry review about an 'anger management' book, I am a little peeved that I when I bought this, it was, first of all, in the regular psychology section, and as I read the back, read the table of contents, and first few pages, NO WHERE was there any mention of it being a christian book!I felt pretty stupid when I got home started reading about how the evils of pornography and living a hedonistic lifestyle is contributing to your anger problems...What??? Next time I'll read the ""about the author"" section, which revealed it's written by a christian counselor....whoops.Just thought I'd give others a heads up on what they're buying, in case you flip through in a hurry like I did, and discover reading bible versus just makes you MORE angry, because that would just be counter-intuitive :)"
+1,Christian-based philosophy!,"If you're not seeking religious advice for your anger management, be warned that this book is by and for Christians, and published by one of the largest Christian publishing houses. You won't find this mentioned on the back cover or the table of contents, but all of the chapters have to do with Christian spirituality. Can come as a surprise if you were just looking for some secular communication tips and self-soothing techniques!"
+1,Book is not appropriately labeled,"When I purchased this book, I did not read the fine print. There is no labeling whatsoever that this book is fundamentally Christian based. The only indicator is the very fine print on the back cover, which most people would probably not see when purchasing this book. The reasons for anger are in-depth and can easily relate to anyone's life, however, the solutions are not for everyone. If you are not a fundamental Christian, the book can be interpreted as insulting, as not everyone lives their life thinking that everything they do/think/feel/say is based in what the authors may call ""sin."" I wish I would have read reviews myself prior to purchasing this book."
+2,Anger Workbool,A friend suggested this book - I have gained a whole new insight to some of the issues I have been dealing with in my life. This book has helped me put a lot of my life experiences in perspective and has helped me understand myself and others so much better. Even if you don't think you have anger issues (which I didn't) this will definitely have an impact and be effective in understanding anger and it's complexities. A must read!!
+2,Anger Management Workbook,I use this to help myself of course but also teach others with. One the best I have ever used. It is really done well.
+2,Deal with anger?,"If you deal with ANGER in your life, and who doesn't, this workbook (self-directed study on anger) is for YOU!There are many helpful hints and thoughts, and although they are given in the context of Christianity, I believe almost anyone can benefit.For those on a 12-step program, you will not believe how closely anger and addiction are related. Do yourself a favor and get (and read) this book!"
+1,Made Me More Angry,"Unfortunately, this book just made me more angry.This book might be okay for a person who subscribes to the religious views of the authors, but since I do not, I was annoyed at having been duped into buying a religious book under the guise of a psychology book, not to mention the bad advice inside it. I tried to get through it anyway, but after two valiant attempts (if I do say so myself) I decided I couldn't do it. I wish I could get my money back but unfortunately I wrote it in (as the book instructs) before I saw the religious stuff. Also, nowhere on the front does it say anything about religion, and only in tiny, tiny text above the barcode does it say it should be categorized as ""religious"" and the category ""psychology"" is absent."
+1,Mis-lead,"I work for a correctional institution doing therapy and assessment with inmates. My treatment team ordered this book thinking it would have good information to give to the men we work with. We were completely SHOCKED to find out that this book is Christian based! It says NOTHING about being religious based on the front, the back, or in any description. Yet, the book quotes the Bible and expresses explicitly Christian ideas. Because we work in a state facility, we can not use this book. The authors need to state clearly on the front of the book and in the description that the book expresses Christian ideas and is designed for Christian readers. We were very very disappointed!"
+2,Excellent,"Prompt shipment and book is as ordered. Good customer service, would order from this source again."
+1,Anger management book with christian agenda,"I was excited about reading this book as the text on the back and the information listed on the cover advised I would find answers on dealing with anger and ways to counter anger within yourself. I was dismayed to find that the book uses the bible to help resolve issues without going into greater detail within the book. I can understand how a christian viewpoint can be considered helpful, but was disappointed that the book makes no reference to the christian viewpoint on the back of the book. There is a brief reference in the acknowledgements about christian integrity in printing, but it is hardly sufficient notification prior to purchasing and reading the book. Unless you are looking for a book with a christian agenda on dealing with anger I would advise to pass on this book."
+1,"Should be in the religious section, not pyschology","The cover and description of the book do not express that Les Carter and Frank Minirth are really only interested in appealing to Christians or people who want to convert to Christianity. I look to books like this for scientific reasoning, but was greatly put off when it started quoting Jesus on page 11 (after prompting the reader to complete workbook questions on previous pages therefore making the book unreturnable.) Anyway, I think it's a shame the authors do not put ""For Christians Only"" on the cover so at least their book would only end up in the hands they intended."
+1,not what I expected,"I bought the book to help me understand someone who I feel has anger problems. After about two chapters, I determined it would not help me but decided to keep reading, hoping it would get better. For me, the book posed many causes of anger, but never did propose specific solutions. A lot of theories with no substance. I quit at page 178. I was able to tolerate the abundance of religious context, but when Dr. Carter put forth the proposition that criminal behavior is the result of environment rather than free choice, I closed the book forever."
+1,a refund please,"If you want a book that's based on religion, not psychology and practical ways to deal with your anger (as I was expecting), then this book may be for you. If, like me, you want a book that deals with anger from a psychological/behavioural stand point, then look elsewhere, as (like me), you may be angered by all the biblical /God/Lord references in this book and find it better suited to kindling or the recycle bin....time for me to go find a 'real' book on this topic now...."
+1,The Anger Wrokbook,"The book is full of religious references, and not especially helpful overall. I would not recommend this book for anyone dealing with angry people or angry themselves."
+1,This book is mainly for Christians.,I was happily working through the exercises in this book when suddenly on page eleven the Christian references began. Since I had written in the spaces provided I could not return it. It may be a fine book but if you are not Christian I suggest you try one of the other anger self-help books.
+1,Not Great,Not the best workbook I have seen. It is not very interactive either. It also has a lot of references to religion.
+1,Do not be suckered!,"There is nothing in the title or on the cover to indicate that this is a book whose sole intention is to convert you to Christianity.The first two pages are about anger, but by page three you are being told that Jesus loves you.Sad, that religious people feel the need to deceive others in order to get out their message."
+1,Page After Page of Christian Verbage,I ordered this book because I thought it would be helpful in my work with troubled adolescents at a non-denominational residential treatment center. Boy was I wrong! It seems like there's not one page without NUMEROUS references to bible passages! I couldn't even make sense of what the authors were trying to say when connnecting their points to stories in the bible. This book is useless for my work and now I can't even return it! It should have been made VERY clear on the description of this book that it is WRITTEN FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE! All the Minirth-Meier Clinic series books should have that label/caution on them.
+1,Deceptive,"This book professes to be for all people, but is in fact, just for the devoutly religious. I could not finish it because it was so faith based, it made me sick to my stomach. Maybe some people can just give over control of their lives to God, but I cannot. I don't think that the reason for anger is our sins, as the previous reviewer has written, but I do think this book is deceptive. Nowhere on the cover does it mention that this book will try to get you to give your anger over to God and let him take care of you, but that is exactly what this book tells you. It is a total waste of money."
+1,Deceptive,"Deceptive, this is a book with a strong religious content. It assumes the reader has a strong reliance in God to solve his/her anger issues."
+1,Wasted Money......,"Wow, I know that I can be a fool, but I was definately robbed of $16.00, even after reading the front and back of this very deceiving book! I mean, I know that I need help with anger, but this book just seemed to make me ANGRIER! I spent $16.00 on a wanna-be Bible (Something I could have gotten for free at my FORMER Church) and the contents only seemed to anger me more! Not only did half of their text not make sense, their descriptions of anger and recognizing anger only seemed to categorize the entirety of this country! The verbage used and perspective in which this ~story~ is told borderlines an autobiography of a man named ""Tom"". If you like a good bedtime story, like to waste time and money, and do not need real anger management help, then by all means buy this ""novel"". My opinion~ Dont waste your time or money, you already wasted enough reading my review! Kyle...."
+1,Maybe it should be called The CHRISTIAN Anger Workbook...,"As thought Christians are the only ones who get angry... Or as though, if you want to work with anger more constructively, you ought to become a Christian... This book serves to put off many readers because of it's failure to be inclusive."
+1,Too Christian,"I agree with the other people who thought that This book was too Christian. Neither the front nor the back of the book mentioned how Christian the book was. I would have returned it as soon as I realized, but I had already written in it (it is a WORKBOOK after all). I felt totally ripped off and let down"
+1,Very Christian!,"I wish had thought to check out the reviews on a site such as this BEFORE I bought the book. Considering this is a work which is supposedly meant to help people overcome toxic anger, I imagine many people feel even more angry upon discovering the very heavy Christian slant of the book."
+2,More for Christians than anyone else,"Readers who are not Christian or do not identify their sin nature with their internal problems (i.e. depression and anger) will not like nor appreciate this book. I, as a Biblical Christian, appreciate the Biblical and godly approach taken to meet the needs of those who struggle with anger and its many forms. I would recommend this book to Christians and to non-Christians who are open to accepting Christ and the Holy Spirit's work in their life, as they seek God's guidance in managing their anger. If a person reading this book is not a Bible-believing Christian or open to that belief, this book is probably not for him/her."
+2,The Anger Workbook--- personal review,"I purchased this book quite a few years ago. That was the beginning of learning to control my anger. Note I use the word control, not eliminate my anger. I finally learned why I get angry and react the way I do. I learned anger is not a bad thing--it's just the way you express it that can cause you such hardship. I really appreciate the Christian perspective this book offers. It has blessed me to use the information in this book. It has been about 6 years since I read the book and I can honestly tell you the information, counseling, and techniques really have worked. I highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with anger. There is hope to learn about it, understand why you do it, thus having control of it rather than it having control of you."
+2,I thought this book was GREAT and HELPFUL!,"I am a Christian, and I found this book to be very helpful. It touches some personal areas that I wasn't aware of, and it has helped me enormously. I feel like I have a handle on my anger (with God help of course...)now. I recommend this to any Christian who needs it, and I'm sorry if this book offended those of you who aren't Christians. I think it has great basics covered, so even if you aren't a Christian I think it would help."
+1,Anger Management for Christians only,"As person who recently realized they have a problem with quiet anger I was heartened to find this book. The Description on the back cover seemed to describe a good methodology to work on anger management and the first chapter was encouraging.However, it quickly became evident that there was a lot of religious content in the book and in some cases it was counterproductive. Not all of us can simply believe that God made this so and we need faith to press on.There is a lot of good material in this book. However, after progressing a third of a way through it I simply couldn't take the religious references and leaps of faith the authors used to dilute what was a promising way of handling anger.An actively practicing Chrisian would probably find this book helpful. Anyone else should keep looking."
+1,good idea's but has a religious context,I started reading and unexpectedly came across religious/Christian context. It was very off putting. Plus the book is a little out dated having a copyright from the 1990's.
+2,Excellent Book,"I used the Anger Workbook to counsel clients who have anger issues. It is an excellent springboard to discuss anger issues. It is best used with clients who really want to make a change, since there is homework (reading chapters and answering questions). I highly recommend this book!"
+1,archers bible,"the pages were seperating from the binder and the price on the cover was blackened out, small tear on front cover."
+2,A Lot of Leverage from a small book,short powerful encouraging quotes from inspirational Christian leaders woven through many uplifting bible verses. Great to give to a friend who needs encouragement. Excellent!!
+2,Good buy!,This brush reaches where it is intended to reach and is well made. It is exactly what I was looking for.
+1,"Horrible product, molds quickly.","I've had this product for less than a month - within a few uses, its finish started to wear off and now the wood is molding (see customer photo) ... it's a complete piece of junk. In addition to the poor quality of materials, as others have stated - it's not designed very well - handle is too short and not angled enough. Its only semi-redeemable quality was having very stiff, scratchy bristles that, for what areas of my back I could reach with it, those areas felt sufficiently scrubbed. But who wants to scrub their backs with a moldy back scrubber, no matter how stiff its bristles are? Yuck!I will return this as ""defective"" as it certainly fits that criteria in my mind - anything that can't even hold up through the 30-day return period is pretty pathetic."
+2,My husband loves this.,"I bought this brush for my husband. He says this brush scrubs like perfectly for those times you want a hard scrubbing. He had tried many other brushes--all of which he said were too soft. It's too bad it's nowhere to be found now, I'd love to send one to my father."
+1,Junk,"I bought this because my wife had surgery and needed something to use in the shower to reach parts she couldn't bend to get to. The brush cannot handle water very well. It started to get funky and peel and became useless within a month. I guess if one completely dries it off after every use and hangs it in the open air to continue drying, it might last longer and be useful. If you hang it in your shower, though, it turns into some germ ridden piece of junk in no time."
+1,Do NOT recommend this product,The wood on the brush head started splitting the first time it was used. Now the bristles are falling out. We are going to have to buy a different scrub brush.
+1,Review,"this brush is extremly hard, we cant use it and now the wood is getting black, keeping water insise.... is not good"
+1,"Less than 3 weeks old and is a cracked, moldy piece of junk","This thing looks good in the pictures, but I immediately regret only reading the first few reviews. The negative reviews are 100% correct. I had this thing delivered on 2/16/12, and I threw it away yesterday (3/4/12), as it was cracked, peeled, and starting to mold. Do Not Buy this item."
+1,Get a grip,"The brush is stiff, I guess you get used to it. It has a long handle, compared to a hair bush? The handle is smooth and you cannot grip it when you are in the shower. It is anything but ergonomic. I guess you take a dry bath. Do not buy this brush unless you are needing to bristle off some very caked on dry skin or rust and can use a grinder to make the handle gripable. What a waste of good money."
+1,STILL DON'T HAVE,"I never recd my merchandise , true enough no fault of this seller, it was my post office, but I nevertheless I don't have it!!I still like this seller and might purchase from them again in the future!"
+1,not true plus size,"Received this item, it would barely fit a regular L let alone someone that is a size 18-20 what a joke... a waste of my money. If your weight is more than 155 pounds forget this altogether."
+2,Great for an Exotic Evening,"Its an ok product, just don't get too rough with it or it will tear. If you are thinking of having intercourse with it on, don't stretch or rub it too hard or it will tear. We haven't used it much, but the material is delicate. We used it twice and haven't used it in months. Sleek look, sexy, yet inexpensive."
+1,POOR QUALITY,"THIS ITEM WAS POORLY MADE...VERY THIN FABRIC FOR TIGHTS, THE BODY SEAMS WERE TWISTED SO THE SUIT STRAPS DIDN'T LINE-U[ WITH THE BODY, WHICH MADE IT VERY UNCONFORTABLE TO WEAR. GREAT IDEA, OK PRICE BUT NOT THE QUALITY I EXPECTED. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS ITEM...."
+1,Do not buy if your money is hard earned,This body stocking is very cheap. Ripped right through when putting on even with gloves and being very careful. Save your hard earned money and do not buy this body stocking.
+2,Good Value,Good value and love the products. Bought as a gift for my Dad's birthday. recommend to anyone with a car they love.
+2,Excellant value,"If you have to buy this individually at the auto parts store, it would cost much more. Mequiars is a good middle of the road car care product, cant go wrong."
+1,Poor shipping,"Covers where not on tight, or taped, leaked all over everything, including the two video games they brilliantly packed with it and the polish does not come off easy, everything is slimey, never mind that half the bottle is empty. I thought it was a set in a gift box but it was just thrown in a regular box, tipped in every direction. The cloth and sponges also had product all over them. Very disappointed and I've always had great experiences with Amazon."
+2,Love the kit,"I absolutely love the kit, it should have come with some more micro fiber cloths and the wax did spill when i received the box but besides that it works well. For painted rims i would definitely tell you not to use the tyre and rim cleaner as it's pretty strong."
+2,Incredible deal for a solid line of car care products.,"This Meguiar's wash and wax kit is an incredible value and the products are great. Meguiar's started as a furniture polish manufacturer 100 years ago. Over the years they've been perfecting their cleaning and polishing products (no, I'm not a Meguiar's employee! I just like to learn about the history of things). The Quik Detailer sprays are great for cleaning in a pinch. Washing and waxing with Meguiar's results in a great shine. The wheel cleaner is easy to use and my wheels look great.If you priced these out separately (even here on Amazon), you would pay AT LEAST 3 times the price for what you get in this kit. If you want to clean and detail your own car, this kit is hard to beat."
+2,wonderful car care kit,"the wax smells good. The quick detail fluid does great job. If the price goes back to ~19, I'd like to buy another set."
+2,Nice,Very well put together kit and it has everything you need. Great gift for someone who just bought their first car.
+1,not satisfied,Packaged poorly......two bottles of the cleaning supplies were busted open.I had to throw away the entire order due to the other contents being drenchedwith the other chemicals. Very dissatisfied!!
+1,missing instruction,"I used this product over the weekend and having problems with my eyes it was hard to read the back label. The company not including that normal one page instruction made it very difficult for me. In that case, I could have purchased similar item at Walmart and it would have been cheaper for me to return it if I was not satisfied. I would have sent this item back. However,shipping cost was too much."
+1,Incomplete kit,I received this product from Amazon without applicator pad and with one bottle broken (Quik detailer). The bottle was broken in pack process because the box don't show external damage.
+1,Delivery Disaster,"One of the bottle leaked. Fluid all over, contaminated almost everything, including some other items in the same delivery package."
+1,disappointed,"This product was purchased as a gift, it was delivered in a plain cardboard box and the cleaning supplies was stuffed in the box with the sponge and cloths stuffed in between the bottles w/no information explaining the contents or use of the items,(If items were missing I do not know) and one of the bottles leaked inside the box. There was not enough time to return and get a replacement. I have purchased this product before and the product is not the problem, it is the way it was handled that made it an unpleasant experience."
+1,Damaged Goods,I ordered the cleaning kit for a Christmas present. I opened it prior to wrapping it and it was a good thing! The bottles had leaked inside the box and there was a mess. I returned the products to Amazon and received my refund promptly and purchased another item...one that would not leak when shipped!
+2,Great!!,"I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband, he loved it! Meguiar's is his favorite brand for car cleaning supplies and he is very meticulous about his car."
+2,Great Deal,"Everything came & looked as promised. The packaging left a little to be desired as I did see ones in stores that were in prettier boxes, but the prices were a lot higher, so overall...it's great!"
+2,Great Collaboration of Products!!!,"This a great combo of cleaning/care products for my car. It was exactly what I was looking for. If you know what all these products are, then you will understand this is a great purchase. Everything included is really all that is needed for a perfectly clean car. The only thing missing is the bucket, water, and a good means of drying (I used one of those super absorbent towels rather than a chamois)."
+2,Great value and great products,"I have used the Meguiar's quik detailer and cleaner wax for years - both work well. I recently used some of the ""Hot Rims"" all wheel cleaner and it too worked well. Never have used the quik interior or soft wash, but I will now that I have the kit.If you price these FULL SIZE (not sample size) items individually you will what a value this set is at $20-22. Throw in the sponge, wax applicator pad, and microfiber cloth you have a super deal."
+2,no leaks!,"I haven't used this product yet, however I have used Meguiar's car care before and I like it. The package came quickly. I was nervous about it leaking, based on other reviews, but I didn't have any trouble with that. Also, it was packed in it's own separate box, so even if it did leak it wouldn't have damaged anything else in my shipment."
+2,Good product nonetheless,"I just had one problem with the delivery wherein one bottle (soft wash gel) leaked but this was replaced immediately. I'm very pleased with the ease of use and results produced by the cleaner wax, quik detailer and quik interior detailer. The only thing to make this better is they add one or two micro fiber towels. Got this for $20 a few months ago."
+2,Wash,This turned out to be a great gift for Christmas time! I'm sure that it would be better to give in the middle of the summer when people are actually washing their vehicles.
+2,easy job,MEGUIAR WASH AND WAX PRODUCTS ARE GREAT. THEY ARE EASY TO USE AND ARE NOT DANGEROUS ON THE CAR FINISH. THEY LEAVE A NICE AND SHINY LOOK TO YOUR VEHICLE. EASY TO RINSE OFF.
+2,Convenient,"Not certain if this is the best VALUE, but it was certainly convenient. The interior touch up spray is wonderful. Highly recommend Maguires products."
+1,poor packaging,this the first time that i received a package like this...the car wax container was busted and it was all over the box. i was really disappointed. i dont know what to expect next time. such a waste...
+2,ignition,This is a classic trance song that always gets the party bumpin. Hold on tight 'cause you might lose yourself in this mindblowin' countdown to ignition. you wont be able to stop yourself from movin'.
+1,Oh boy,"This song stinks! Trust me. Try your luck with the import single, maybe those remixes are actually worth listening to."
+2,Still in the Shade,"After mentioning this book several times, and keeping us waiting, that she would fictionalize the whole theme and characters... came as a surprise. But then when you see how her fictional series, Canopus in Argos, developed in a science fiction setting, you tend to understand that her best work , sometimes needs to come from a distance. That being said, this novel is a fulfillment of many loose threads, and themes that she, and we all, struggle and deal with in our own ways. Throughout her body of work, a life's work, she continues to keep her eyes open and focused on both the future, AND the past."
+2,A first-class history of the Israel-Arab conflict,"Thousands of books have been written on the Israeli-Arab conflict. Virtually all of these have been partisan. Here we have the first objective history covering the conflict from its 19th century inception right up to the 21st century. ""Righteous Victims"" is not a history of Israel nor a history of Palestine. It is a history of the conflict and it covers the subject comprehensively, objectively and with acute insight. No serious student of the Middle East can afford to ignore this book."
+2,Fair and Ballanced Survey,"Do not believe the charges of anti-semitism.This book is critical of both sides but based on exhaustive research into primary sources: the files of the Israeli government and army. If you only want to hear the propaganda from one side or another, avoid this book.I would criticize the maps as inadequate, a detailed map of the region in the endpaper would have been just the thing. Also, the author assumes a familiarity with people and events in the areawhich went well beyond my knowledge, until I read the book.Update: 10 December 2002Wow. I got a ton of ""unhelpful"" votes for the above review. My review was not particularly well written, nor spell checked (now corrected!), nor was it detailed. But 17 out of 85 unhelpful? I wonder, wonder what is going on."
+2,"Broad, excellent overview, but will not please everyone","Like every treatment of the Arab Israeli conflict, this book will not please everyone (or anyone?). The book is brisk. Fortunately, Morris has an even tone throughout and does not remain fixed on any one subject for too long. As anyone knows who has written on a broad topic, this is an exceptional accomplishment. Even at 600 plus pages, this book could have easily gotten bogged along the way on the wealth of detail about this well researched conflict. And this book shows that despite some of Morris' more inflammatory interviews recently, he can still present a work of historical research that is even handed and fair."
+2,Very hard to justify not reading thisbook,"This is a fascinating and detailed examination of the evolution of Israel from the perspective of early Zionist aspirations, through to the Hagannah and the IDF. Morris clearly has access to high quality IDF intelligence and archives. While many reviewers have focused on the Arab vs. Zionist sections of the book - presumably because these tensions feed naive political emotions - the text itself devotes a large amount of space to the double dealing by Britain that sowed the seeds of much of the current conflict. In my opinion, an understanding of international subterfuges plotted against, and subsequently thwarted by, a nascent Israel is proably the primary added value of this text. Irrespectove of one's ideological stance, Morris draws together a compelling account of the injustices directed at the early state of Israel (Yishuv). Well worth reading. Packed with detail and certainly not propaganda."
+2,Remarkable work of history,"Benny Morris rose to the forefront of Israel's 'New Historians' in the 1980's with the publication of 'Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem,' which provided radically new evidence which altered modern perceptions of the region forever. Morris retains his important findings in Righteous Victims and expands on them, covering virtually the entire history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. I found the earlier chapters leading up to the creation of the State of Israel on the earliest Zionist settlers to be particularly interesting; Morris presents a picture which indicates that the current bloodshed is by no means a product of natural necessity. The ethnic cleansing of Palestine and subsequent military occupation is the cause. However, Morris becomes overly ideological in the concluding sections of the book, allowing his harsh realist politics to creep in. Nevertheless, this is arguably the most comprehensive single volume about the history of the conflict."
+1,"Bias, dense and dull","Not at all even handed. Morris makes sweeping statements about what an entire group of people were thinking or feeling based on antidotal evidence at best. Anyone looking to this book to educate themselves about the history of the region should also know that the author has since recanted much of the editorializing he did in these pages. Besides being misleading, it's dense, boring and long. I recommend it only in lieu of a sleeping pill. Look for my copy on the ""used books"" shelf."
+1,re-wrapped oozing cheese,"Lovely sentiment, not what was expected, though. Somehow thought the cheese would be in a gift box similar to the one shown, not just stuffed into dismal styrofoam. I'm not certain what to make of the leaking eplorateur that was rewrapped in some plastic wrap....hmmm..wonder if it was shipped out that way or someone had opened the container -it's below freezing here, so doubt it ""thawed"" en routewill probably go out for dinner or to the jeweler next year"
+1,Awful Product,"This was an incredibly bad product. Yes, it has a chamber for water... why I do not know, because it NEVER produced steam! If you want something to curl your hair with steam, I suggest a Caruso Professional SalonPro 30 Molecular Steam Hairsetter."
+2,Watch out.,"There's something in the water in Boston and this year The Red Chord have proved it by following up last year's Boston hardcore/metal masterpieces (Converge's Jane Doe and American Nightmare's Background Music) with a tech metal album that is both accessible and fun yet still innovative. Combining the best aspects of death metal, grind, and hardcore, The Red Chord deliver a disemboweling nine song, thirty minute time signature juggling expose. Incomprehensibly fast and original drumming, technical riffing, and some of the best Godzilla impressions in years are all present. The Red Chord have raised the bar for technical metal on their first release, an astounding feat to say the least. Metalheads, expect to hear much more from this little known band in the future."
+2,Heavy and technical Metalcore,"Yes the more emoish metalcore is becoming so ""trendy"" but that's cool, just as long as they're good, but for AMAZING metalcore, Red Chord is where it is at. This nine-song masterpiece ends in just under half hour and delivers some of the most intelligent compositions heavy music has heard. Sometimes so backwards that you can't even tell what's going and other times so bone-crushing that you have to step away from the speakers for fear of your life, but no matter what the riffs work together perfectly through each song. The guitarist is incredible. The drumming is superb as well, with lots of quick time changes and riffs that are played once, the man on the throne keeps it together and flowing. All in all this is great for fans of truly talented music and should be in your CD collection. BUY IT!"
+2,BEYOND COOL AND AWESOMENOUS,"Great great grindcore slash metalcore slash hardcore or what have you. Starts off with a bang and never lets up. Theres not a single bad track on it.Think of Dillinger Escape Plan meets Cannibal Corpse meets Eighteen Visions meets a ton of other cool ass bands.There are some nice throaty belches and some melodic guitar riffs too.Highly Recommended: other then Red Chord, a must have for any hardcore lover includs, Eighteen Visions, Dillinger Escape Plan, Atreyu, Cephalic Carnage, Poison the Well, Converge, Evergreen Terrace, Cannibal Corpse, Shadows Fall, Killswitch Engage, Children of Bodom, In Flames, Endthisday, Stretch Armstrong, Boy Sets Fire, Boys Night Out, Avenged Sevenfold, From Autumn to Ashes, AFI, Curl Up and Die, As The Sun Sets, This Day Forward, Soilwork, Messhugah, Beyond the Embrace, Beyond the Sixth Seal and many more!"
+2,and its not going to be alright & its not going to be okay!,"Red chord is from my hometown boston and i seen them live once before any one knew about them with burnt by the sun but no body belives me...Anyways, when i first heard fused together in revolving doors it blew me away and made me stop listining to bands like between the buried & me along with burnt by the sun & dillinger escape plan not that i dont listing to them still but nvm..Just, buy it ok? its an amazing album with an extra disc that has other bands from difirent record lebals...Well, if you want something that has an revolutionary sound...Just buy it!!"
+1,A Waste of Time,"Written by a failed spiritual seeker turned anti-spiritual polemical secularist, this book lacks the substance and insight possessed by a vaguely similar but nevertheless far superior work of disenchantment, Jeffrey Masson's *My Father's Guru*. Having spent three years attempting without success to follow the Sufi path, Ibn al-Rawandi in this book returns to Sufism but weakly flails about in his efforts to exact from it his revenge. Ultimately his message is that if you are a rationalist and do not believe in spiritual transformation, do not get involved in Sufism. Sound advice--but isn't this obvious?! The bottom line, though, is that a good piece of yellow journalism should at least be a juicy and engaging read. Sadly, this work is by and large flat. So if you want a book on spiritual disenchantment, read Masson. If you want something on Sufism, read anything but Ibn al-Rawandi."
+2,Wonderful listening and sing-a-long CD!,"Normally I'm not a Blues listener, but when I heard this CD, I immediately bought it. Also, I'm giving one to each of my sons in their stocking this Christmas. It made me want to buy more of Terry Evans' music. In fact, I might purchase a few more to give as gifts."
+1,Worthless Coffee Pot,"I bought this product to have a small coffee pot in the office. However, when brewing, this pot somehow always gets significant amounts of coffee grounds into the pot, regardless of how the filter is arranged. Total waste of money, I'll be throwing this away and buying another."
+2,Lasts forever.,"This coffee maker has been used every single morning for at least 10 years. This summer I took it on a camping trip. Somehow the drinking water container leaked and I found my Mr. Coffee floating in the plastic box in which it was being transported. Figured it was toast and just left it out the rest of the week where it got rained on many times. After returning home I let it dry out, plugged it in, and it works perfectly. I want a new one but this little fella just won't give up the ship."
+1,Mr coffee let me down,"I bought this coffee pot for my mom for Christmas because she has one just like it from the 80's but it looks awful, this is the 2nd mr coffee 4 cup pot that I bought for her and they both don't heat water hot enough to brew the coffee, the coffee always turns out weak tasting, she tried using a dark roast and still no flavor, never will I buy me coffee again"
+1,Pathetic Design,"I've had the Mr. Coffee 4-cup switch (?) coffee maker for about a month, using it once or twice daily. The spring-loaded valve that enables ""Stop-n-Pour"" has fallen out 6 times. The plastic O-ring on the valve is beginning to break down. The pot is very difficult to put into or take out of the unit, requiring two hands. The pot leaks coffee onto the counter during the first pour, no matter how it is done. When the pot is taken out of the unit, coffee drips onto the heater plate, resulting in a scorched-coffee smell. It's hard to imagine how such a design failure made it into production. At $19.99, this is overpriced by about $19.98. A terrible piece of kitchen equipment."
+2,Mr Coffee 4 cup coffeemaker,The Mr Coffee - 4 cup coffeemaker arrived as promised...packaged well. It is just right for one person and fits nicely on the kitchen counter. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a couple of mugs of coffee...it brews quickly and stays hot.
+2,4 cup coffee maker,A nice small coffee maker for the one coffee drinker in this household. My only complaint is that it does not seem to turn off automatically.
+1,You will hate yourself in the morning.,"You will hate yourself in the morning if you buy this Mr. Coffee coffeemaker. IT LEAKS - HORRIBLY!One full cup of water runs out of the base of the coffeemaker onto your counter top and down the front of the cabinet. I purchased two of these coffeemakers, one for my son and one for me. They both leaked. I threw mine in the trash and replaced it with a Cuisinart. Save yourself some grief - don't buy this coffeemaker."
+2,6 years and going strong!,"I got my little 4 cup brewer as a high school graduation present. This thing has made it through the dorms, through several apartments and terrible roommates, and finally into my new home! I have had this thing for over 6 years and it is still completely fabulous. It is so easy to use, and has never given me any problems. I don't even clean it as often as I should and the quality of the coffee is still excellent. I am going to be sad when it comes time to stop using this, because it's so easy to use and makes great coffee! I would definitely recommend this to anyone. It was perfect for the small dorms and perfect for a home."
+2,Wonderful story,"Because we have hollyhocks in our flower gardens, I purchased this to read to my granddaughters. They loved it, and we could then watch the progress of our own hollyhocks in the yard. Perhaps this year we will send some seeds home to be planted at our son's house!"
+1,DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY,very bad item stopped working after 3 days now i need to spend time getting this item to be shipped back dont waste your money on this item
+1,don't waste your money,"i thought, 'ionic breeze for you car, great idea!'. and that's all it is, a great idea. this is nothing like the home unit. there is so much air moving throughout the car cabin at any given time, this product has no noticeable effect to the air quality. you would need some sort of blower/fan on this for it to be effective and coils would have to be much, much bigger.replace your cabin air filter if you want a noticeable difference in the air quality inside your car."
+1,Don't take it apart and stick body parts inside the body of this beast!,"There is a little metal tooth thing inside this monkey that looks like it wants you to touch it, but if you pry the top off with a wrench and stick body parts in there to touch it, you better be grounded buddy because you're in for the ride of your life. This thing must have a 87 jiggawatt capacitor in there or something because I blacked out and didn't wake up for 4 hours after touching it, and it wasn't even plugged in at the time. I can't stop blinking lately either. Be careful when dissecting this little tazer-wannabe!!!"
+2,Loy-Powell set,Excellent set of Movies for all Nick and Nora fans. Our teen and sub-teen children love them making good family time.
+2,Five greats...,"Five greats with William Powell and Myrna Loy. First, is Manhattan Melodrama which is a drama, duh, starring Clark Gable and a few other people you may recognize. Then the mystery thriller, Evelyn Prentice, which is sure to please those of you who love courtroom movies. The next three are all romantic comedies. Double Wedding is one I can watch again and again and is one of the first films I saw with both Powell and Loy in it. I also enjoyed both I Love You Again and Love Crazy. Each film comes with a cartoon, a vintage short and one disc even has a Radio Show. Great classical movies, some OK for the family too!Get it, watch it, enjoy it!"
+2,Fun Movies,"The plots sometimes seem a little weak, but the actors are good, and the interaction between William Powell and Myrna Loy is fast paced, and fun to watch. We got hooked on William Powell watching My Man Godfrey. If you are not familiar with his movies, I recommend that you start with that one, then watch this series."
+2,"Marvelous, Simple Marvelous","Exquisite times, beautiful acting, and wondrous story lines ~ How could you possibly get better than two of the most brilliant actors William Powell and Myrna Loy ~ I was a bit surprised it didn't include Liabled Lady with Spence and Jean, but that's okay, I actually already have that movie ~ Without a doubt a treasure, one I never wish to part with ~"
+2,Lesser known films from a great film couple,"These movies are all gems, confirming the great teaming of William Powell and Myrna Loy. Somehow seeing them together never gets old. I also have The Thin Man series on DVD and this is every bit as good. I would have liked to see a few more extras, including commentaries or interviews, but the movies themselves are worth the price. It's a great chance to see lesser known but great films by great stars."
+2,Simply Wonderful,"This is movie making like, well, like they don't make any more. Great acting, great chemistry, totally fun. Throw away the modern movies geared to 12 year olds and buy this for the sheer pleasure of watching two of the most wonderful performers ever to grace our movie screens.Frank Scoblete: author of Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!"
+2,Fantastic Boxset!!,"A stunning boxset beutifully designed with wonderful Loy Powell pictures inside and outside. Every film is worth watching especially the later ones. Powell's and loy's chemistry does not fade. Definitly a boxset to own along with The Thin Man Collection, these two are timeless. Hghly recommended."
+2,Seeing Mom again,"I was glad to see my mother at work at MGM two years before I was born. I am 73 years old.Mother was an MGM starlet in 1934. I had not been able to find a copy of this short after it was seen in part on TCM. I wrote TCM and searched the IMDB to no avail.And then this collection appeared! It fills the bill and is probably also appreciated by William Powell and Myrna Loy fans as well.Mother stars in the short musical film ""Dancing on the Ceiling."" She plays the dentist. What is significant about this film is that it may have been the precursor to the ceiling dancing film done by Fred Astiare.This short is not associated with the Lionel Richie, Frank Sinatra or Ella Fitzgerald works of the same name done more recently.I am still looking for a copy of the first MGM Technicolor musical short which starred Mother titled ""Gypsy."""
+2,Loy & Powell,Myrna Loy and William Powell Collection (Manhattan Melodrama / Evelyn Prentice / Double Wedding / I Love You Again / Love Crazy)Is there a better way to spend the day than with the charming Powell or the beautiful & witty Loy. The best ever coupling of two hollywood stars. If you enjoy watching class in action or witty dialogue you will love these 4 movies especially Manhattan Melodrama that has the extra bonus of the wonderful CLARK GABLE.
+2,Wonderful awesome collection !,"What an incredible collection of the Thin Man series. A total of six movies and a seventh was a bonus about the two stars, William Powell and Myra Loy. This was a gift and we were able to watch three of the movies before our house guest left after the holidays. I was sad to see the gift go, ha ha. No seriously, I highly recommend this set of The Thin Man series.."
+2,Myrna Loy and William Powell Collection,"5 Stars = Best, 1 Star = BadManhattan Melodrama = 4 starsEvelyn Prentice = 3 starsDouble Wedding = 5 starsI Love You Again = 3 starsLove Crazy = 4 Stars"
+2,Love old movies!,I bought this movie cause I love all the old movies. This DVD was in good shape and all in all I loved it.
+2,SUBPERB!!!!,"Theses are either ""REMASTERED"" or ""EXCELLENT QUALITY REPRODUCTIONS!I'LL SAY IT AND SAY IT AGAIN . . . . SUBPERB!!"
+2,Great gift for my wife.,Myrna Loy and William Powell had such great screen chemistry that this set of films was a no-brainer. I bought my wife The Thin Man collection previously. These films have that Loy-Powell chemistry in different settings. My wife loved it.
+1,Negative undertones,"This book scared me to death when I was pregnant. NONE of the terrible things it described happened to me. I feel it was also very one-sided. I agree the reviewer #1, The book made you feel bad ! Like being pregnant with twins was going to be a terrible experince, beware!The book was just so negative! I threw it in the garbage after I had the babies!"
+1,This book should be marketed as a book for birth control!,"Never was I so worried and scared in my life than when I read this book. I hope and pray that I will never have to use most of the information, because it only deals with the problems, not the pleasures. And I cannot believe the book emphasizes using a midwife for multiples!! I'm happy with my experienced and knowledgeable physician!!"
+1,Don't Buy This Book! It will Scare the Wits Out of You!!!!!!,"There are plenty of other great books on parenting twins & other multiples out there -- do yourself a favor & don't buy this one! First of all, it is very technical & difficult/unpleasant to read. Second, it has pictures of women after childbirth with like several feet of hanging extra skin -- not something I needed to see when I was emotional and pregnant with two. It also had the most negative, scary tone. It seemed to tell you all of the things that could go WRONG and very little of what could go right. Let me tell you, from a woman who has been there -- it can go beautifully & without incident -- & not everyone ends up with miles of extra skin on their stomachs. If you buy this book while pregnant, it will only serve to scare the wits out of you. Save yourself the stress and look elsewhere for good information!"
+1,Very bizarre one-sided perspective,"I've read most of this book and the more I've read the more bizarre it is. Noble claims that hypertension, anemia, and gestational diabetes are natural aspects of pregnancy that can be harmful if treated. She says bedrest is actually harmful, that ultrasounds increase fetal mortality and left-handedness (???) and a host of other claims. She implies that those carrying multiples many years ago gave birth to healthy 7-lb each infants with none of the problems that some of us having multiples face today. She is an advocate for veganism, water births, home births, doulas and midwives and avoiding pain meds. Though my twins are big and healthy I certainly didn't take the advice in this book.This is not medically sound advice nor is it objective or open-minded. It is a book of extreme views."
+1,Scared me to death!,"This book had me convinced that amy twins would have some type of birth defect, or that something would go wrong with my pregnancy, labor, or delivery. I read this when I was on bedrest, and finally had to remove it from my room because it scared me too much. The author seemed only to concentrate on what could go wrong with a twin pregnancy. I would recommend the only other twin book I read - ""Keys to Parenting Twins."" It's much more positive! By the way, my twins were born completely healthy & normal at 36 weeks."
+1,"""Freightening"" and ""Far Out""","Noble's book is best summarized as ""frightening"" and ""far out."" Her thoughts on twinship experiences in utero sound like something out of the X-Files; her warnings against the evils of consuming dairy products and foods containing preservatives are pure paranoia; and the gorey details of multiple pregnancy hazards are nothing short of terrifying. In fact, the positive aspects of having twins are completely ignored. The only redeeming quality of this book would be the last 3-4 chapters dealing with prematurity and dealing with loss. However, this same content can be found in many other less frightening and definitely more positive books, such as ""Twins!"" by Agnew, Klein and Ganon."
+1,Outdated,This was the first book that I bought when I found out that I was expecting twins and I found it to be outdated and full of a lot of biased information. The author has her own thoughts about what type of diet you should eat and advocates natural childbirth but doesn't provide a very comprehensive point of view to assist those that may not want to experience childbirth the way that she has. If you share her views then this book will be very helpful to you.I also tried contacting a lot of resources at the back of the book and found most of the numbers to be disconnected.
+1,It scared me to death!!!!,"I do not recommend this book at all. There is way too much discussion of what can go wrong and too much ""new age"" philosophy that is very strange to me. Elizabeth Noble is under the impression that she had a twin that died in utero and that influences the way she has gone about writing this book. This is very scary reading for any woman pregnant with twins."
+1,I would NEVER recommend this book!,"This was the scariest book on twins that I read. If you want to be afraid to eat, sleep or breathe during your entire pregnancy than this is your kind of book. Almost every chapter focuses on a negative aspect of carrying more than one baby and there are more chapters on what can go wrong than what to do to help things go right."
+1,Focuses on the negative,"Having just been told I was expecting twins, I was keen to find a book that could give me the information and reassurance that standard, ""singleton"" pregnancy books could not. But instead of finding useful information and reassurance, I finished this book feeling anxious and alarmed. It focuses far too much on the negative aspects of having twins - loss of one twin, preterm labor, birth complications, vanishing twin syndrome, etc. It is daunting enough being pregnant with twins without reading a book that reminds me of all the things that can go wrong. In addition, the author offers impractical advice on nutrition and exercise, which in many cases is contrary to advice from the medical profession. Not everyone has the money or the desire to eat seaweed and other ""macrobiotic"" health store food. All in all, I would not recommend this book to any woman expecting twins. It is alarmist and out-of-touch with real pregnant women."
+1,Not What I Expected,"Finding out I was pregnant with twins was moving, exciting, shocking and scary. I wanted a book that would help me understand how my pregnancy would be different to a singleton pregnancy, what to expect and some guidelines on how to look after myself. Although the book was informative and I loved the little comments made my mothers of multiples in the borders I didn't feel satisfied. I was more worried than before as the book goes into so much detail about the loss of a twin (this was the majority of a book) and premature labor. It started out good explaining the types of multiples and how common they are (or not) was interesting but there were very few pictures and I found it to be quite long winded. I must say that although this book was informative I felt more worried and anxious for my twins after reading it than before and was left still not knowing what to expect during my pregnancy."
+1,There are much more postive works out there...,"I read this book right after I found out that I was having twins. Although I was a little concerned about the financial aspects of having two children, I was very positive about having twins. This book absolutely scared me! Doom, gloom, and more doom! After reading it, I thought that I would end up on bedrest early, that my twins would end up in NICU for months, and that all sorts of problems would come up. My husband and I later attended a childbirth class for multiple births and one of the first things that the instructor told us was to NOT read this book. There are so many other books out there that do tell you the risks and the problems, but manage to stay positive. Incidentally, I never was put on bedrest, my girls were born at 36 weeks, they spent one night in NICU and came home with me three days later. Believe me, from talking to other moms of twins and my own experiences, this is much more common than this book would make you believe."
+1,Oh my...,Quite old and outdated. Had to laugh at some things in this book. Please go with a newer version from this century:-)
+1,"I wanted a user friendly guide, not an unabridged dictionary","I was looking for a comprehensive, layman terms guide that I can refer to in anticipation of the birth of my twins. This books wasn't it. Its seems as if the author forgot her audience, parents that do not have time to completely comprehend each and every detailed paragraph of a page. Extremely busy/expectant/multitasking parents are the norm - they are looking for bite sized data that they can learn from - quickly. Hoping this author takes to heart this feedback and revisits what could be a valuable resource."
+2,HAVING TWINS,"I HAD TWINS IN MAY OF 99. AND THE HELPED ME VERY MUCH. WITH EVERY QUESTION I EVER HAD. I STRONGELY ENCOURGE EVERY MOTHER EXPECTING TWINS TO READ. AND ALSO TO REMEMBER, YOU ARE EXPECTING 2 BABIES, PLEASE TAKE IT EASY. I DID TAKE IT EASY~BUT I WAS ONE THAT LOST MINE AT 21.5 WEEKS. THANKS ELIZABETH ~ IT WAS VERY HELPFUL TO ME. JENNIFER~MOTHER OF SAMANTHA & TRAVIS"
+1,Don't Bother,"My husband and I found this book to be very antiquated. Since this is my first pregnancy and it's with twins, I was hoping for information about what to expect and what makes this experience different. While the book has some good information, it's very negative and spends a great deal of time talking about the risks of a multiple pregnancy and the odds of one dying."
+1,Not romantic enough,This could have been a good book but the writer puts in child rape which is gross and doesn't have the couple together enough. Teh war is used to take up space and the romance with the slave couple was more believable. Not enough passion and does not cover the war very well
+1,Average romance,"Ms. Eschenburg takes the arranged-marriage plot device but doesn't really give it anything new. The ""hero"" really isn't that likable, and spends half the novel apart from the heroine. They end up together, but the reader is left wondering ""why?"" The author attempts to fill up the lack of real romance by setting the story against the American Civil War, but makes some mistakes with that as well, and child sexual abuse just flat does not belong in a romance novel AT ALL. That chapter nearly made me lose my lunch and it really didn't add anything to the plot. Not the worst ""romance"" I've ever read by any means, but definitely not worth the cover price. Buy used."
+1,Below average historical romance,"As a reader of historical romance, a civil war buff, and a fan of the Outlander series author Diana Gabaldon, who once recommended this book on her web site, I came to this novel fully expecting to like it. I was severely disappointed. This is a middling, at best, romance novel with a pedestrian plot, predictable characters, and a hero and heroine who couldn't be more representative of all that's tedious in the genre. The author seems sincere and there's a sense that she did her civil war era research, but the book holds no surprises and little inducement for the reader to continue past the first few chapters.If you're going to write a novel about another spirited, plain but beautiful, impoverished girl-woman who makes a marriage of convenience with a gorgeous, tortured, secretly-sensitive man who-pretends-to-hate-but-really-loves-her than it better be exquisitely plotted and beautifully written. This book is neither."
+1,Very disappointing,"bought this book eagerly because I'm a Civil War reenactor and love the period. This book is a major disappointment. The hero and heroine don't get together until the last third of the book. The war is little more than a backdrop ""Oh, this is going to be a terrible thing"" over and over. Instead of real romance, we get child molestation, slave concubinage, the obligatory PC horrors of slavery....gag. I wanted history and romance and this book fails to deliver. The author also made a few mistakes with her research and does a poor job of depicting historical figures such as General Lee, Stonewall Jackson and others. She tries to describe the heroine looking sexy in pantalets (which were out of style by the time of the war) and a camisole (which is an undergarment that didn't exist yet - women of the period wore chemises). If you want to read real Civil War romance written by somebody who really knows the period, buy Heather Graham instead."
+2,"Vacuum for ""Wet"" pick ups !!","This little vacuum is ""Great""!! Light to handle, easy to use and no bags. Spill a drink - no problem, grab your ""Vac"" plug in the 20 foot cord and vacuum the spill in seconds. The unit steams stains away, then vacuums up the dirt with the water. Has an adjustable steam control, move from low-intensity to high-intensity for those stubborn messy stains. It was designed by Sharper Image."
+1,VERY DISAPPOINTED,"There isn't very much steam, very little pressure, and it isn't very hot. The steam doesn't even come out in a single stream: it kind of ""chugs"" its way out. I've used a steamer before - a little handheld one - and the steam was much hotter under much higher pressure, and much more plentiful. The salesman assured me that this would work just like the other steamer I'd used, but with the addition of a vacuum. This was completely untrue. The unit also feels clumsy to use. I find it heavy and the water tank is far too small."
+1,Do not waste your money!!!,"I bought this product thinking that for the price it would work wonders - boy was I wrong!!!! Sharper image claims that the steam option alone on the machine takes stains out of your carpet - you don't have to resort to carpet shampoos - what a joke!!! I have tried to get out an assortment of stains from my carpet, from dirt to wine, and I am disapointed every time! I have had cheaper steamers that did a better job then this product. The only thing that does work on this item is it's vacuum power."
+1,cancel order,I want to cancel this order before it ships. I think I would perfer to buy new. Please cancel order asap: James Dragg
+1,How can I rate something...........,"How can I rate something that I did not receive. Yes, I did order Michael Omartian, but received Randy Waldman....and to my surprise, I do enjoy it.....soothing, mesmerising....totally enjoyable. In other words it has become an enjoyable mistake. I hate it and have given it one star, because it is not what I wanted."
+1,Dissatisfied customer,"I ordered the Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue set and was of the impression that I was getting three items, however, when the package was delivered I did not get the 0.12 mini perfume. Prior to making my purchase I would have liked to know that the set only contained two items."
+1,superlight but useless,It is impossible to tighten this product easily. You should have four hands to be able to tighten it symetricaly.
+1,Too cheap for the price,"And when I say cheap, I mean 'low quality'. Ordered this and was surprised to find that it's nothing more than a cheap, low-grade bicycle helmet- something you might pay $29 for at Wal-Mart. My old $49 Trek biking helmet is much better quality.What else?-It didn't fit well.-My bike helmet has a one-handed adjustment for size... this doesn't. That small detail makes a difference if you're wearing a cap or not in changing weather conditions.-The chin-strap buckle is small and flimsy.Pulled it out of the box, looked at it, tried it on and packed it up to send right back."
+1,OLD helmet?!?,"I didn't understand.. they sent me a helmet manufactured in 2007. The warranty is for 3 years...Was not right. BUT, I don't know what I can do."
+2,Love this bar tape.,This tape has a great feel to it. Ridden a couple hundred miles on it and they look as great as the day I installed. Super comfortable with or without gloves on. Definitely recommend.
+2,Simple and perfect,"This tiny little book is the perfect companion to ""The Lord of the Rings"" Trilogy. It is beautifully made and designed to either be something you can fit in your pocket, or put up on your wall. (It folds up nicely)I would reccommend this to anybody who has read the series or is just starting out."
+2,A Beautiful Map,"This is a review of the map itself, not of the pamphlet that comes with it.The map is clear, correct, and large enough to make out place-names that are almost illegible if you look at the maps in the paperback editions of Tolkien's works. The pictures are also excellent, but there is one flaw which has caused me not to give the map five stars: the paintings of Minas Tirith and various Good Guys are on the East side (right side) of the map while the pictures of Barad Dur, the Nazgul, and assorted other Bad Guys are on the West side (left side) of the map. Now, the problem with this is that the West contains the lands of the Good Guys and the East contains the lands of the Bad guys. It seems to me that these pictures should have been flipped so as to more accurately represent the political realities of Middle-earth."
+1,NOT HAPPY WITH SCALE INNACCURATE,"I'm a large guy, and I just weighed in at DOCTOR at 346, he said ""Lose weight."" I got this scale to track my weight, set it up and guess what in less that a week, I'm 306, that's 38 pounds off the doctors scale. UNless these people call me to correct this complaint, I got RIPPED OFF BY DETECTO. What it detects is INNACURASY.VERY UNHAPPY, DON'T BUY IT!"
+1,Poor,It comes with no instructions as to how to set the scale corectly. Nothing. The scale is not accurate I believe because we don't know how to set it correctly.
+1,Poor Quality,"This did not work very well, at all. I ended up throwing it out after a very short period of time. I would go with the Health o meter!"
+2,Accurate and Consistent,"First let me say that I've owned a number of highly rated step on scales that were all disappointingly inaccurate and inconsistent. This scale agrees with the one in my doctor's office, so seems to be accurate. If you get off to re-weigh yourself, it will give you the same result again. You won't gain or lose 3-5 pounds in a few seconds by getting off and on the scale, or by leaning a certain way or placing your feet in a certain spot, so it is consistent. It could be a little sturdier, but it's fine for home use. We've had it for at least a year or two with no problems. I give it 5 stars for home use."
+1,Inconsistent quality in Whistler model line,"I have owned for the past 2 years the 1753 Whistler. The 1773 I just purchased gives numerous false alarms, during an alarm, the unit jumps between K and KA band voice warnings, and this is in the most filtered City 2 mode. I can't say I recommend this unit. Although this model was more expensive than most others I have seen and used, it is not as good a performer."
+1,it make noise that's all its good for,"Do not purchase this piece of whistler garbage its cheap for a reason I used it for 1 year long distance and regular city driving, I can visual see the cops before it goes off lots of false alert but very few true alerts your better off steering clear of whistler products period."
+2,Pyramid Life,"Provided that Pyramid is heard, then it will be a modern string quartet classic. Duval and company lay out different and ever shifting layers of music that terrify and bewilder the listener to the point of how do they do this? The reward is a punishing thematic piece that lays out new territory between modern classicism and jazz, where some terrifying solos result."
+1,Not for the faint of heart.,"This was very gory. I got it for my husband, as he is an avid snowmobile rider. After watching part of this... I don't know if I'll ever let him go to the mountains with his buddies, without supervision, anymore.... LOL"
+2,"Exciting, interesting book","When a boy joins his father in the amazon to start a jaguar preserve, he finds many more dangers than he expected. very good descriptions, and interesting plot. recomnded to niddle and late elementry schoolers, even older."
+1,"Stiff, uncomfortable",The soles and laces of these sandals do not flex with your feet. Says it is leather but the laces feel like plastic. Very uncomfortable especially for dancing. Thin soled or would be good for every day use.
+1,Little Giant Ladder,Pros: The concept is very good.Cons: Is over priced The ladder is very heavy and hard to adjust to certain positions because of the weight. Weight hampers carrying it around easily. If I had it to do over again I would not buy it.
+1,something fishy about the prices here,"List price over $500, $300 here. That would sound good--except this exact ladder (Type 1, 22 foot, model 10303) is only $259 at the Little Giant website with free shipping, $249 from Home Depot again with free shipping. So the 'free work platform' is actually costing $40-$50 dollars...which is not exactly a bargain.I did eventually get one of these ladders and as long as you don't mind the weight (too much for my wife) they are amazingly convenient."
+1,Check the rating,Review says the 303 is rated to 300 pounds. Not true - it's only rated to 250 pounds.
+1,A half painted room is a sad sight.,"My wife started painting our family room after I ordered my ladder, confident that it would arrive in about 3 weeks, just in time to reach the high parts of the wall by the stairs. The other 3 walls were finished but still no ladder. After about a month I went back to check my order to make sure I hadn't accidentally checked 'Wells Fargo Wagon' as the delivery method. Nope, it said 'UPS' as I had remembered. The ladder was finally shipped more than 7 weeks after it was ordered and arrived quickly. Now we can finish the job.This ladder is everything you would want 1) Made in the USA (similar ladders by Cosco, Werner and Gorilla Ladder are made in China) 2) Flexible (any configuration from step ladder to extension ladder) 3) Stong (it feels safe even when fully extended)."
+2,Best investment ever made,"For a residential use, this is a ladder system that can't be beat for the price -- quality is A-1... Light weight yet sturdy. Should have bought one years ago !!!!! So impressed, that I bought one for my son in Arizona as a ""house warming gift""."
+2,A Ladder tro dream about,"After spending a lifetime on shakey unstable ladders, my first climb on the Little Giant made me wonder where it had been my whole life. While heavy, it offers stability unmatched and versatililty of application. It is worth every dollar."
+2,little giant ladder,"Ordered the ladder from Amazon. The best price around. It works great. It is a little heavy, but I would rather that than it be cheap in quality and light. I would recommend buying it with 2 platforms. They work well to put your supplies on one of them and the other to stand on if you are going to be on the ladder for a period of time."
+2,The last great album by Queen,"This album documents Queen's last album as a confident band. After this, everything changes, and they start doing stuff to please others rather than themselves. They would never, for instance, produce a pop classic like ""Calling All Girls."" The muddied production that scars the rest of their albums, as well as quoting their own songs, is not present on Hot Space. Sure, there's wimpy electronic drums, but there is on Prince albums, too. It's the songs that are strong, and they're not afraid to do funky stuff, following thier bliss. I abhore the revisionist Brian May, going on about how he hated doing the funky stuff. Listen to his solo on ""Back Chat."" I really think this album is a document of a band at a crossroads. Fans who have listed to Greatest Hits and likes it should by this album well before Innuendo, The Miracle, and Made in Heaven."
+1,Awful,"How could they have sunk so low? This is the ultimate sell-out album. It's not even good dance music, if that's what Queen was trying to do here. If they were trying to appeal to a different audience, I'd like to know who that audience was. Nobody in their right mind can acutally enjoy this garbage. Synths and Queen mix like oil and water. Bring back the mid-seventies Queen albums."
+1,can`t give more than 2 stars,"I can`t tell you how disappointed i was when i bought this album back in 1982. Since then the musical landscape has changed a bit but it`s still pretty bad in my opinion . Worst tunes are Staying power, action this day, Body language. Some songs are quite agreeable like Back Chat (sounds a bit like Diana Ross`s ""upside down"")""Las Palabras"" is a nice ballad Under Pressure is still a great number which was originally written for the Greatest Hits album(1981) and therefore it sounds like a stranger on this record."
+1,"Not good, but even bad Queen has its pleasures","Let's face it, Hot Space is filled with filler. But if you love Queen, and I indubitably do, you'll find several splendid touches. But you have to go mining for them...rather than having them explode into you, as great Queen so incomparably does. We must come out of denial and admit that this album is weak gruel, with more than a few good moments floating in it. But it is Queen, and even bad Queen has its pleasures."
+1,Ugh. This is horrible,"I'm shocked at all the good reviews I'm seeing! I'm a huge Queen fan, and have been since 1980. Day at the Races is wonderful. The Game is a classic. Night At the Opera is quirky, but still a good listen. But Hot Space is atrociously bad. Let me repeat that: atrociously bad. It sounds like somebody fooling around with a drum machine who didn't realize they were being recorded. It's a bad karaoke nightmare.Admittedly, yes, Under Pressure is a great song. But it couldn't possibly be more out of place unless it were included on a Megadeth CD. Really, it's that bad. Am I making myself clear? :)"
+1,"In a word ... ""Jesus""","Most of the time when I write a review that has anything negative in it, it doesn't get posted but again I will take that chance. This is not only the worst Queen cd EVER but almost the worst CD I've heard PERIOD! Honestly, it sounds like they made up the songs as they played them! In contrast to Queens ""The Game"" which may be in my top 5 cd's of all time which is a masterpiece. People who give this mess 5 stars really must like Queen -or- are in the group. ... where are the guitars? They must have made the cd sound the way it does because ""synth"" was in .. but it wasn't ""them"" and it shows, badly. To give this 5 stars detracts from the true greats like A Day At The Races and News Of The World. I'm a Queen fan but I'm not blind to anything they play."
+1,Should have never been made,"Just stick to rock. No experimentation please. That's not what Queen's music is about. Queen, Zeppelin, The Doors, Jethrotull...the ROCK man. Party on bud, but no funk."
+1,hOT sPACE rEVIEW,"There is very little to recommend this album to anyone other than a true die-hard Queen fan. It is laborous and disconnected. The ""hits"" that came from it are good but not plentiful enough to justify the completed work"
+1,What were they thinking?,"Queen does Disco. Yuck.The only decent songs here are ""Body Language"" and ""Under Pressure."" Both of which you can find on various compilations. Don't waste your money on this garbage."
+1,Cold Space,"I saw the tour of this ""album"" as a GI stationed at Lindsey AS Germany in 1982. They played two songs from this CD; first they played ""Under Pressure"" which the crowd went nuts for. Then they played ""Body Language"" and I swear the crowd went stone quiet. Needless to say, the band didn't play another song from this album. I only give this review two stars because ""Under Pressure"" is when of the best songs they have ever written. Other then that, like my German friends in 1982, I find this to be awful. The worst in their glorious career."
+1,Still Stinking After All These Years,"I was fortunate enough to see Queen in concert 19 times during their touring days in the US, up to and including their last tour in this country in support of this piece of garbage album, Hot Space.I find it amusing reading reviews here from people who actually think it's good! I remember clearly when this album came out, how despised it was. I never met a fan of the band who liked it then, even at the concerts.Yes, this one album single handedly destroyed Queen's career here in the US, from which they would never recover. Queen never toured the states again, yet they remained tremendously popular around the rest of the world. They still made alot of good music after this diatribe of stank.Now over 20 years later....I STILL hate this album. It's awful.To the dude who thinks this junk is brilliant because it is a chick magnet, rock on, dude. It's just too bad that you don't know what Queen were all about."
+1,Not Very Queen,What can you say? Doesn't even sound like Queen in some places. A bit too much disco. There are a couple of good songs though. But this is my least liked Queen album apart from Flash Gordon sound track.
+1,"the ""black sheep"" of the catalog...","if you asked Queen fans in the States the reason for the band's decline in popularity here, alot of 'em will cite Hot Space as the reason...the band did lose more than a few long-time fans with this one, and in fact the tour for the album would ultimately be Queen's last in the USA. Many of the tracks aren't bad per se, but often they're experimental to a fault...and in many instances, the ""human"" element is upstaged by synths & beats. With the exception of a handful of tunes, Hot Space is a far cry from the days when Queen proudly boasted ""No Synthesizers!"" on their albums. I might recommend this for completists, but first-timers should probably avoid this for now. However, if you want to hear proper versions of these songs, check out Queen's Live At The Bowl CD or DVD...""Staying Power"", ""Action This Day"" and ""Back Chat"" are actually powerful in raw form, unlike the techno vibe in the studio."
+1,Misfire,"Like all great Rock Groups who made several albums together Queen had some misfires. Hot Space is one such misfire. After the excellent The Game provided Queen with a major disco style hit in Another One Bites The Dust Queen decided they would make an album largly steeped in a Dance/Disco sound but the songs are not as good. This album fails with the exception of the songs that do not take this approach Life Is Real, Under Pressure, Los Polabras De Amor, Calling all Girls and Put Out The Fire."
+1,An embarrassment,"I am a big Queen fan, and this cd is their worst ever. Why they put it out instead of taking a sabbatical is beyond me...The only decent songs are Under Presuure - even if the live versions tend to put the studio one to shame, and Put Out The Fire. Maybe Life Is Real could be saved from the bonfire as well. The partially Spanish-sung Las Palabras de Amor is pretty silly. I am Spanish but have always found appalling the knack of foreign artists to try and record in my language because the lyrics lose a lot and sound silly.All in all, do not buy this if you consider yourself a Queen fan, unless you're the blind-faith kind, which is notrecommendable. You'll find yourself cringing more often than not if you listen to it..."
+2,STAYING POWER,"Queen upset a lot of their fan's when they put out ""Hot Space"". At this point, their music headed in the direction of dance.The album only has one hard rock song, which is Brian May's""Put Out The Fire"".""Las Palabras De Amor""is a nicely written ballad.The collabaration ""Under Pressure""w/David Bowie is on this album as well.The guitar lead's on these upbeat dance song's are cool as well.Queen would not be Queen unless they explored and did album's like this. This album is just more variety added to the rollercoaster record catalogue that they have made over the year's.No one could ever put there finger on Queen, or what their new music would sound like. NEW TERRITORY AS ALWAY's-HOT SPACE!!!"
+1,Under Pressure and little else,"If you're just getting into Queen's music, then I would avoid this album if I were you. There's a good reason Queen's popularity went down the tubes in the US, and it's called Hot Space. Hard to believe this album followed the smash hit The Game and preceded The Works, another strong album. But it did, proving that even the great rock bands slip up now and then.The best song on Hot Space is by far Under Pressure, the collaboration with David Bowie. That's the only reason this album gets 2 stars in my rating. Staying Power isn't that great, but not terrible. Body Language is awful; just a hard song to listen to. The other songs are just as bad.If you really want a Queen CD with Under Pressure on it, buy Classic Queen or one of the box sets. Avoid this album. You'll be glad you did."
+1,Too unrocking for my taste but it's alright,"Queen's ""Hot space"" is very different from the classic and excellent albums from the 1970's. The overall approach is more pop than rock. The opening ""Staying power"" is pop-disco with a pumping bass and some horns, and is kind of a declaration of what to expect this time from Queen. Regardless of musical style, Queen are so talented that they do it with class and quality whether it's heavy metal or pop. On this album John Deacon's bass plays a major role on the behalf on Bran May's guitar and even if I would prefer a more guitar oriented album, Freddy Mercury sings as good as always. The melody and the groove is usually there and songs like ""Back chat"" are very good indeed. But of course there's a couple of tunes I don't think stand up to former heights. The closing number ""Under pressure"" is a duet with David Bowie and in regard of the other songs on this album it falls kind of natural."
+1,"WHAT IS ""UNDER PRESSURE"" DOING HERE??!!!","QUEEN could have got away with this piece of junk had UNDER PRESSURE not been in this disc. Why? Because when you listen to that song you realize, by simple comparison, how bad all the other tunes are!!!!!! Even the ballads!!! Not to mention the dreadful opening track, STAYING POWER. THis album was an unsincere attempt by QUEEN to go disc and make some more money. Of course fans will say they ""tried a new approach"", ""experimented some new ground""... (...) THis is just a bad CD by a great band. There are hundreds of cases like that !!"
+1,QUEEN'S WEAKEST EFFORT,"I really think the rest of the band don't think much of this album. There are only three good songs here: Under Pressure, Las Palabras De Amor and Back Chat. The other songs are forgettable."
+1,Keep walking,"Every good artist has an album that should have been taken out and shot.With Queen, it's this one.Olly Buxton"
+1,Pretty bad choice of direction for Queen,"What happened in 1980 that made a lot of good bands turn sour? Disco! Queen was a victim of the times and perhaps a horrible identity crisis. While Body Language still pops up on greatest hits packages, that track is not enough to warrant buying this album. Stick with Queen's 70's releases."
+1,The undisputed low point in Queen's history,"If you're a Queen fan and you need a complete collection, or if you must have an original recording of ""Under Pressure"" (the only listenable song on the CD), then go ahead and buy it. But the rest of ""Hot Space"" is so completely awful, so completely un-Queen, that it makes you wonder if it was an intentional joke, as the early tracks on ""A Night at the Opera"" were. If you don't fit into one of the two categories listed above, avoid at all costs."
+1,Hot Space Leaves Me Cold,"Hot Space is not only Queen's worst album (I'm leaving out their contribution to Flash Gordon) but may be one of the worst of all time. From the first notes of Staying Power, one wants to ring up Brian May and ask him, ""Dear god WHAT were you thinking? Did someone put a gun to your head and make you record this awful formulated music?"" Queen is one of my all-time favorite rock bands, but to hear them playing dance music like performing monkeys is torture to me. The first five songs are truly awful (horns on a Queen song??). This is the new funky Queen. Freddie Mercury is ""Calling All Girls""? Please! The second half has some nice rock and roll tunes, as if they woke up from their haze. ""Under Pressure"" with David Bowie is one of a kind. ""Life Is Real (Song for Lennon)"" is surprisingly touching. But even these don't make up for an attempt by Queen to apparently ride the success of ""Another One Bites the Dust"" by turning up the funk levels to 11. Be afaid, be very afraid."
+2,Outstanding performance,"I got to see this talented duo perform live twice last year, and was thrilled when they released their first recording. I love their program - quite varied and different from what any other duos out there are playing. The performance is pristine, and the recording quality is great, with nice stereo separation between them (I believe Risa in on the left channel?). My only gripe is that the recording level is a bit low, so you've got to crank the volume quite a bit (still sounds great though, especially w/ headphones). The Prelude, Fugue and Variation by Franck alone to me is worth the price of the disc, I can't get enough of that haunting theme. This is my favorite CD purchase of the past 6 months."
+1,I was disappointed,"I do not know what I expected, however, after seeing this duet on TV, I was disappointed with their recording. Maybe it is just me, but I found nothing memorable here. I was bummed."
+2,More of the same but welcome,"Most of these remixes have been available in various places for a while, especially on Perfect Remixes 4, but it's good to have them gathered on one CD. Fans (and detractors), will know the formula by now; dubbed-up, loungey and/or eastern-tinged beats. All good stuff and the album flows very smoothly. A common criticism of Thievery Corp. is that that their original compositions, mix CDs and remixes are all a bit samey but I think that's why many people like them. They provide a cool, unobtrusive soundtrack to people's everyday lives.What do reviewers usually write in such a situation; will please existing fans but won't win many new converts? That's spot on"
+2,Consistently Excellent!!!,"It's nice to finally have many of these remixes in one place, including many I had not heard before. Despite these songs being from many different genres and times, they flow together like liquid butter! The new Thievery song ""Originality"" is a slamming reggae jam that will liven up your party in the coming months. Imagine today's young people getting down to The Doors, courtesy of Thievery's ""Strange Days"" remix. Elsewhere, there are plenty of songs to spin, no matter your mood. This is not just some knockoff package till Thievery can deliver another studio album - this is a full fledged musical work!On another note, it's nice to know that Thievery is embracing the beauty of album packaging, with another first rate package here to go along with ""The Cosmic Game"" and ""Richest Man in Babylon."" Even though CD sales are going the way of the passenger pigeon, it's nice to browse through such an elaborate package, which can then enhance the entire listening experience."
+2,"Not An Easy Read, But Worth the Extra Time","I was overwhelmed by the volumes of historical information in this book, but not so impressed by its organization. It would have benefited from a more chronological organization or some other means of keeping track of who was who and when and where they lived. The book is packed full of information, historical interest and the ""voices"" of women of the Renaissance. It is a great source for research, but give yourself lots of time to read it. The chapters are over long and the flow is not exactly the ""page-turning"" variety. Still it is a must read for students of women's history or the history of the Renaissance."
+1,missing....,i ordered this dvd for my dad's birthday. he opened it a few days later to watch and found no dvd in the case!
+2,I agree,"I agree with everything said by everyone else, but the piece that really really grabs me is ""Jessica's Lullaby"". It's a masterpiece composition and performance, absolutely beautiful!!! I've worn my CD out and I just ordered a replacement."
+2,"A Musical treat - ""Newgrass"" meets Bluegrass","On this Debut CD Johnny Staats offers some of the most thrilling mandolin playing in years. Nimble fingered, precise, and fun - if every UPS driver could play like this we would have packages flying in all directions! Staats is backed by the likes of Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas - both are two of the most respected musicians playing in Country/Bluegrass today (Bush and Douglas contributed to Dolly Parton's 1999 release ""The Grass is Blue""). Back up vocals are provided by folks such as Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien. CD standouts are the Jazz inspired ""Mandolin Meltdown"" and the Celtic influence of pieces like ""The Legend of the Ghost Coon"", and ""Shafer's Reel"". Other standouts, such as the CD's title track ""Wires and Wood"", and ""Timbuktu are played with a gentle Country/Folk styling. There just isn't a bad piece on this CD(most were composed by Staats). My favorite is ""Jessica's Lullaby"" -a graceful tribute to Staats Daughter. Buy this and enjoy."
+2,How do you rate a great CD? Here's my answer:,"If long after you have played the CD, the tune echos in your mind! It true Jonny can pick a mean mandolin -an instrument rarely used in old style bluegrass- but he also shares the spotlight with others in his group. Sam Bush and Jim Hurst can be heard taking a lead, and round out the sound nicely. Listen to ""Catch Me If You Can"" for a good lesson on harmony, and balance. And Jonny Staats drives a UPS truck by day! With music of this caliber, hopefully not for long."
+2,The all time #1 AOR album!!,"From the keyboard intro to Pleasure Palace all the way to the end of Jealous Heart, this album never fails to deliver. There are no filler tracks, every song is a 110% example of what a classic rock song should sound like. Where are they now.........."
+2,Don't let this band sneak by,"This band rocks, smooth vocals by Greg Giuferia and production by Gene Simmons...a solid combination that merits your attention if you're a serious rock fan."
+2,not as good as sahara,No matter what anyone has said SARAHA is the best by this group. I just wish I could find it again. I have looked all over for an old copy for about 4 years now and can't find one if anyone know how to get one please email me.
+2,I have a different version????,"Love the band, love the album but... I have an album with songs like Sahara and Chains. Where are they on this album? A must have if you love a perfect mixture of Guitar, great vocals, and a keyboard. Great stuff!"
+2,Fierce,"Have been looking for a book that gives the definitions, basics and more importantly the ratings of the various financial instruments available. This is it. I did not give it a full five stars because there were certain definitions that were obscure and some of the stories, while enjoyable, were overly longwinded. But a great all round book nevertheless."
+2,I've saved $ already!,"Enjoyable, easy to read book. Great investment, tax and cost saving tips. Useful examples, both good (profits) and bad (losses) taken from experience. Lots of historical facts about stock market history. Well worth the price. I don't feel the book is the only book you'll ever need. Took about 6 to 8 hours to read."
+2,A great book,"This reasonably short book summarizes the basics of personal finance in an easy to read witty style. It's aimed at the intelligent but beginning investor looking for practical advice and guidance on investing and money management. Although it does discuss buying options, day-trading, etc. readers looking for detailed comprehensive information and advice on these and similar topics probably should look elsewhere (or perhaps they should look here first-- after reading this book they might think twice about investing in more complicated schemes). For those looking for sound unbiased advice and information on basic investing and money management however this book will be very helpful. And as an added bonus, its actually fun and enjoyable to read."
+2,Easy and fun to read,"I'm just starting out learning about investing. This is the second book about money I read. I really enjoyed reading it and learned a lot. It's a great book for a beginner who wants to know more. If that's you, you'll be satisfied after you read it. I was. Now I can't wait to find more investing books. I have a big stack that I'm already reading. I'll keep this one on my bookshelf to look at again and again, though."
+1,poorly done !,"Not sure what the other person was smoking when reviewing this book, but must be a beginner to Dire Straits. This was very poorly done. In many places, the tabs are incorrect. It looks like the transcriber just did what they thought or liked rather than validate it. I would not have bought this book if I had known how wrong it was. I suppose on a plus note it provides an alternate method. Also, the print it too small.Don't buy the book. There are free tabs on the internet that are closer to the way it was played."
+2,HOW ADORABLE,"My daughter loves beanie babies, This has got to be one of the cutest, that little face in all of that fuzzy-ness OMGoodness. Very Cute"
+1,Ty Beanie Babies Dog,"Don't waste your money on this one. It does not look like the photo. The product is uglier and thinner, and forget trying to comb or fluff the fur. It won't happen."
+1,Cheap product,"Made the mistake of buying an after market part made in China, thinking I could save some money. That was a mistake the part arrived on time, the fit was correct, however, the two mounting supports that receive the screws cracked right away when mounted on the truck one breaking off completely. I ended up ordering the Ford part and had no problems."
+1,Not happy at all!,Don't waste your time purchasing this toy. It doesn't shoot far and is rather bothersome having to pump it all the time. The tube even comes of the water pack constantly. Very fustrating and disappointing.
+1,Doesn't even deserve 1 star.,My son received this for his birthday and couldn't wait to use it. It was hard to operate and stopped working after one hour. Don't waste your money.
+1,Dont waste money,"Way too heavy to carry when full, Water doesn't shoot very far and you have to pump it."
+1,SO NOT WORTH THE MONEY....OR HASSLE!!,"I got this for my son.....bought it for $19.99 at the local toy store.Had I know what a pain it was, we would have never wasted the money!! I had to be the ""designated pumper"" because it was too hard for him to pump himself. We did not have a problem with the tube coming out, however, we have lost the rubber pc that goes on the tube, so now, the toy is worthless, and will not pump without the rubber piece.The water blaster is HEAVY, and straps are not stable. My son and his friends were to the point of NOT wanting to use it, b/c of the hassle it took to play with it. Even an adult would have to go thru as much trouble, so the age range is FAR off on this one!!Dont waste your money!!"
+2,scale,i really like this scale for the money.what i dont like is it weight pointer never stops moving so it can be hard to find an exact weight
+2,very pleased,"We are very pleased with our new scale, it works great. It was easy to assemble too. They shipped it right away. Bev"
+2,Great scale! Dependable!,"I've had this product over 6 months and moved it in a truck to a different house. It works great and is very dependable! It's heavy so it's not rickety and is attractive too. Mine is white and black. Very pleased with it and how easy it was to put together, take apart to move and put back together again. Recommend it highly."
+2,Detecto 339,"Excellent. Assembly easy, works perfectly and is made in USA.Highly recommmed Detecto products."
+1,Poor Design,"We bought this together with the Tonka Wheel Driver Scoot n' Scoop 3-in-1 ride-on. With an attachment that comes with the crane, you can turn the ride-on into a tow truck. Good idea but it doesn't work very well. My son can never keep things attached to the hook on the crane. And the crane is virtually useless by itself. Pictures always show the crane standing by itself but it won't stand alone. The child has to hold it up, while trying to operate the crane to pick things up. Its too much to do at one time. My children do play with it time to time, they pretend its a vacuum and push it around the floor."
+1,Magnet does not work,"We received this toy as a gift for my 16 month child and found out early on that the magnet is NOT attracted to any metal of any type. So being the tinker that I am, I took the magnet section apart to find that THERE IS NO MAGNET IN THERE! There was just 3 washers (like the metals discs with holes in the middle of them) and they weren't magnetized at all. I tried sticking one of my own magnets in there but I do not have a strong enough magnet. It just didn't work. Unfortunately since I have taken it apart already, I cannot send it back, but maybe I can convince some of you to NOT BUY THIS TOY!"
+1,Disappointment,"We thought the Rumblin' Rollin' Crane would be a great addition to the Tonka Scoot'N Scoop, but it has proven to be a big disappointment. Although it is hitched onto the Scoot 'N Scoop, my son continues to play with the truck and ignores the crane."
+2,Neat,"I didn't get to play with this much as it was a gift for my nephew, but from what I saw it was a well made toy. The magnet worked well and even the older kids wanted to play with it."
+1,Not satisfied,I was disappointed in this item the color was faded along all four corners and it did not seem well crafted. I bought this item as a gift but I did not give it away. Now I am stuck with it.
+1,Very Disappointing!!,I bought this for my brother who is an architect. I thought the picture was really cute. I was really disappointed with this when I got it. It's made of hard plastic and there is a weight inside that bangs around when you move it. Completely not what I expected.
+1,Needs work,"This was a book clearly in need of editing. Or one that was submitted in first draft form. Characters would forget who they are talking about mid-conversation, they would repeat their actions. Making for a difficult read, somewhere between annoying and boring. The story's premise is good, but the telling needs work before this is a worthwile read."
+1,A complete waste of a good voice ...............,"I don't know quite what to make of this album, or how to determine what part of it is her, what part is people she has known, and what part is people she has seen at a distance. But one thing is certain, it is all filtered through a suppressed anger which transforms the stories in these songs into dirges with very little color or light.Her vocal method of delivery here is a closed-throat, closed-mouth drone that is unnecessary. She has a good voice but won't let it shine because she doesn't trust her lyrics alone to reach the listener and leave their mark. She is the real loser in Bittertown because she hasn't accepted and moved on."
+2,Must for Buffy fans!,"This collection episodes is great for Buffy fans, or people who have no idea what Buffy is. This video is what the show is all about. Humor, drama, sorrow, love, friendship, etc. is all in these two episodes. ""Angel"" describes the relationship between Buffy and Angel, and gives viewers a look into his life. ""The Puppet Show"" may give off a creepy vibe, but it's one of the episodes I laugh at everytime I watch it, it's so funny. If you haven't seen these episodes, or even if you have, you should get this video!"
+2,Terrific Fun,"In all of television history, I can't think of a better love story than that of Angel and Buffy, the mismatched lovers on ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer."" It has passion, sex, violence, all the angst of youth tormented by parents and a world that contrives to keep them apart. The episode ""Angel"" introduces us to that romance and it's a great way for newcomers to the series to catch up. ""The Puppet Show"" is creepy but also a real riot. The strength of ""Buffy"" has always been its knack for portraying high school as a horror movie. Sure, vampires are scary. But so are high school principals with Napoleon complexes. I only hope the WB releases more episodes on videotape."
+2,Angel-The Puppet Show,The VDO is good i like the angel episode:D...the puppet show wz ok but the VDO is worth it 4 just the Angel episode:D
+2,THe best video in the pack,"These two episdoes are the best in the pack. First you got Angel which is the episode when Buffy learns the truth about Angel and when they share there first kiss. Then you have the puppet show. Even though many people don't like it I think it's one of the greatest epsidoes in the video pack. A horrible murder happens at the school talent show and Buffy suspects that sid, a wodden dummy is the killer."
+2,Es ist gut!?!,"Ich hätte eine sehr dringende Frage.Gibt es Buffy Videos auch in Deutsch?Mir scheint es so,dass diese Videos nur auf Englisch sind.Ich würde dann auch gerne wissen wann der Buffy Soundtrack(zur Serie)auf den Markt kommt.Könnten sie mir helfen."
+2,Wonderful,"This is another great continuation of the Buffy series. If you have seen the film and the series that sprang from it then you will love this.Go out and buy it. I have and i don't regret it for a second, and neither will you!"
+1,"you may as well eat germs,but you'll know you'll be sick!",I think it was sleazy and it did not have enough action and humer to get a viewer to be reeled in even the television series is better!!!
+2,I LOVE BUFFY,I love buffy it is a great show. anyways u really wanna get this tape because it has ANGEL on it! the episode is great not to mention david b. is HOT!!! thats all for now
+2,WHERE IS IT?,"WHERE IS IT? IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A LONG, LONG TIME, FOR THIS GEM TO COME OUT ON DVD. THIS IS THE BEST SCORPS VIDEO THEY MADE! NOW THAT THEY ARE CALLING IT QUITS, THEIR VIDEOS ARE ALL WE WILL HAVE LEFT! WHATEVER COMPANY OWNS THE RIGHTS TO THIS,... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?"
+1,DOWNSIZED PRODUCT! you get 2oz for the price of 4oz,"I buy Amazon Prime products quickly because I trust the service to offer really good prices. I admit I did not notice that this bottle had only 2oz in its description. I just looked at the price, which was just like the price of a standard 4oz bottle and clicked Buy. I was really surprised when this tiny bottle arrived. Mea culpa I guess. So the bottom-line is: always watch for the downsized products even on Amazon.com!"
+1,Not worth it at any price,"I purchased this at really low price off ebay thinking I would give GPS a try. This thing drains the Visors batteries, and never, ever, ever locked onto a single satellite, and often was not even recognized by the PDA. The UBigo mapping software is still available, but none of the maps are downloadable because you have to register the device, and the net site is defunct. Pure Krap with a capital K."
+2,I love mine!,"I don't understand Microwiz's review below, but I have mine connected everyday & it works great! Once you get the drivers installed it works the way it is supposed to!"
+2,NO SUN :(,"I got this for my mom for mother's day because she has a gorgeous garden. She opted to put it on the deck so she can hear the water when they hang out under their canopy thing. From what I understand about a lot of solar panels is that they should be able to store up some energy; the only major disappointment I came across is that whenever the panel is even half way in the shade, the fountain stops running. When the sun is shinning bright, it trickles away.So if you're planning on using this outside, be prepared for an on again, off again fountain unless you have sun all the time. Mind you, I didn't expect it to work all night; but I did think if it got cloudy for 5 or 10 minutes, it would work throught it.But overall, my mom loves it and everyone that's seen it, adores it."
+1,Overpriced and tips over easily.,Be careful when putting these together. Start with the base and go upwards with the rest of the bowls. These bowls are smaller than my cereal bowls and the big base is very shallow. Not worth it!
+2,Brilliant!!!!,"This book was hilarious, and the concept was so true. I could see my friends in some of the characters.It seems that Shaw just couldn't resist showing us how crazy the human condition really is by his works that always include funny yet absolutely true twists on things, and his twist on the Don Juan tale is one of his best ones yet.This story was smart and funny. I loved it and wanted more when it was over. I'll have to buy another one of his books. I just love his style.I can't resist any chance I can get to peek into the mind of a genius, and Shaw was a true genius. This story was delightful and brilliant."
+2,About This Book,"This review is for the 1962 Heritage edition in the brown pebbled slipcase.Heritage really went to town with their edition of Man and Superman. Bound in half-cloth, and half-marbled paper with a blind-stamped urn emblem and gold print, it is extensively illustrated by Charles Mozely in tones of russet, puce, green, and brown. Fully illustrated pastedowns and prelims. Over 40 incidental illustrations in sanguine and six 5-color full page illustrations.The introduction is a personal reminiscence by Sir Lewis Casson, apparently written for this edition, who played Octavius Robinson in the original production! Shaw's Epistle Dedicatory is present.And, most charming: the John Tanner Revolutionist's Handbook is separately printed in cheap-looking bright red (of course) stapled wraps lodged in a special inset cut into the slipcase."
+1,Viewsonic builds products that don't last,"Viewsonic customer service is nonexistent and product support worse than poor. Products are poorly made and will not last. Call technical support 1800-688-6688 and see how long you have to wait for a service rep. Online you get someone to respond who barely speaks English. I bought a plasma TV for $3000 and it failed in less than 3 years. Viewsonic reaction: Too bad, you should have bought a warranty and we'll fix it in 48 hours. Without one, you are on your own. I think something bought for $3000 should last more than 3 years, and Viewsonic should too. Viewsonic intentionally builds products that won't last to sell you an expensive product warranty. I wouldn't buy Viewsonic again and don't think you should either until they built a better product and improve their customer support."
+2,The book would make those who demonize China unhappy.,The book stays almost unknown in the U.S. only because it provides solid evidences of how aggressive India was. It is an offense to those see China as a demon and India as an angle of democracy.
+1,Save your money,This is a piece of cold-war propaganda from the 1970s. Please save your money and read more modern accounts of the war without the author's bias.
+1,Shares several track with Everything I Need. I prefer Everything I Need instead,"While this album isn't bad, several of the songs also exist on the Everything I Need album. I own both and in my opinion, the Everything I Need versions of these songs are much better."
+2,Excellent movie,This is was a small market movie (saw it in the theater; have not yet listend to the blu-ray so this is not a completely fair review of the actual product; though I did purchase it). Think garden state (though the story is very different). 100% recommended heart warming story.
+2,Just what I expected,"Good movie with good story line. Just what I expected from this, good story line with live issues. Not a typical Hollywood movie."
+2,Entertaining,"This was a different kind of story...I like different, so it was good. It's not your typical comedy, but it's not a real drama either. Obviously taking place in a psych ward of a hospital, it's got both humor and serious moments that were well done by the actors."
+2,Thought Provoking,I liked it. The message was good and there is plenty of relating points. I think they did a good job of blending humor with realistic life experiences. The cast does a good job holding my attention throughout the movie. Worth the watch if you like Sundance type films.
+2,Pretty good!,"It doesn't appear as though there are any scratches to the CD that I can tell. However, when I opened the case, I did notice that someone had thumbed it up quite a bit. There were fingerprints all over the top of the CD. But the bottom looks to be alright. I'm taking it to a friend in a shop downtown next time I go to put the CD through their buffer machine just incase, but really I think it's fine. :)The movie came in it's original casing. I'm pretty excited to own it!"
+2,Great Movie,"I had heard about this movie from my grandaughter. Amazon gives a very explicit description of what the movie is about. The movie I received was in great shape, plays very well, and I love the movie! Please check out Amazon.com new or used stuff before you purchase in a store!"
+1,It's not a story I'd like to hear again.,"I was expecting this movie to be like Eternal Sunshine or Garden State, a youthful drama. The lead in the movie was this entitled New York brat that checked himself into a mental hospital because he had a little stress from his prep school. Give me a break. I was hoping that by the end of the movie he would introspect a bit and find out that he was just being melodramatic, but instead the movie was biased to his point of view. The movie was not believable and the characters were not developed well at all."
+1,"Boring, hackneyed, terrible acting","Beware the five-star reviews. This is a slow, cliche-filled, horribly-acted, unfunny, cloying disaster of a movie. I'm a big Zach G. fan, but he doesn't begin to salvage this crappy flick."
+2,It's Kind of a Funny Story - Parents Perspective,This movie is a must see for teens and parents alike. It may seem like another teen romantic comedy/drama but it is a gentle reminder of the pressures that we place on our children when they are developing impressions of themselves. Well done coming from the mother of a teen under pressure!
+2,Its a good movie!,"I really liked this movie. The previews made it seem a bit sad. It was nice to see Zach be a different character, and everyone else was also excellent. The under pressure scene is awesome."
+2,Insightful!,"Funny and yet very insightful of our human nature . Everyone has issues in their life, learning to handle them is what life is all about. Enjoyed it ."
+1,The Ultimate Movie Review! - [...] - @tss5078,"...except it's not! This film is supposed to be an uplifting comedy, however I found it painfully predictable and a bit sad. Keir Gilchrist was great, playing Craig, a young mental patient who wants to kill himself. Gilchrist and the flashes of his thoughts, that we get to see, are the best part of this film and the only thing really worth seeing. Zach Galifianakis, who is one of my favorites, isn't at all funny, he's actually kind of pathetic in this film. Despite Gilchrist performance, the movie is actually quite stupid, I mean what kind of mental hospital lets the patients have access to the roof of the hospital? It looked good, has some really good actors in it, but nothing happens, the story is predictable as hell, and it's a ""comedy"" in which no one really says or does anything funny. I was hugely disappointed with it."
+2,A dark comedy with a feel good ending,"Watched this movie on a whim and turned out better than what I thought. It is a dark, light-hearted comedy with a happy ending."
+2,Good movie,"I liked this movie. It has good character development, doesn't rely on special effects and was generally entertaining and thoughtful."
+1,It's Kind of a Tragic Story,"Any story whose premise is the would be suicide of a teenager is rather too cynical to be saved by dark humor. I'm not one to take things too seriously to see the humor in everyday life; in fact I consider doing so to be humans' best coping mechanism. But this movie falls prey like so many others these days to the urge to drastically overstate its thesis lest the slow-witted fail to grasp it. You can't start with miserable and strive for sardonic irony. You can start with sardonic irony and strive for humor, sure, but going waaaay too dark from the start makes it impossible to be lighthearted to the grown-ups out there. Think the difference between Little Miss Sunshine and One Flew Over Cuckoos Nest: this is trying for the former and nailing the latter but without the social commentary. No upside here."
+1,A waste of the 5 billion hrs it took for this movie to end,"This movie was pointless, and I really don't remember laughing at any of it. My friend and I had heard that it was funny, so we decided to watch it, it was such a waste of time, and I would not recommend that anyone waste their time watching it."
+1,Good story but would not recomend it,This movie needed a little more to it. It seemed like it was going to become really interesting throughout the movie but just kind of stays in the same place. Would not recomend it.
+1,It's Kind of a Funny Story,It's Kind of a Funny Story isn't funny even accidentally!The previews shown in the theater were the only funny parts and then when you see it in the context of the movie it just isn't funny! The story never really connects all the characters in a meanful way.
+1,"I Promise You, It's Not","A 1-star rating is being generous. It's a terribly boring movie that really makes no sense. The main character is very much the Everyday Man, and you don't need a movie to let you know that life is stressful. If you've come this far w/o knowing or experiencing that, then maybe you should watch this movie. I promise, for almost a full 2 hrs, you will be distressed. I was. It wasn't funny. And now I'd like a refund."
+1,I DON'T AGREE,"I bought both your book as well as Mental Models AS PER YOUR RECOMMENDATION AND REGRETTED THAT MORE.Yours is information vaguely spread along 560 pages and Indi's book is totally abstract, which I am still trying to understand. I would have appreciated if you could have cut all the fluff in 60 pages instead.GOD KNOWS how do you guys get all the five stars FROM"
+2,"If you study this subject, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!","Great, but unfortunately was only published in english. (incredible how brazilian publishers are dumb...)It develops a great vision about politics and the state role in Brazilian cinema (1900~1986), giving names, statiscs and numbers. Most important: relates audiovisual politics with brazilian politics and economy (all types, during that period, including Dictatorship)."
+2,IZ -- An Interesting Beast,"I have mixed feelings for this strange musical toy. If you've read the product copy, you know the deal: twist the ears, flick the ""flicker"", or press up/down/left/right on the unlabeled stomach to create and modify music and sound effects. This is all quite interesting, but I haven't decided yet if it is actually fun (but as I'm a bit older than the target demographic, my opinion on this may not matter).What I like: It's a nice idea, looks cool, and you can plug your iPod/MP3 player into it. The music it creates sounds pretty good.What's disappointing: The moving eyes are noisy and distract from the music. I wish there were more ways to modify the sound. If you have an iPod plugged in, all you can do is add sound effects."
+2,IZ alot of fun for the younger kids...,"(I'm speaking as a mom with all boys..) I purchased IZ for my son of 7 who absolutely loves it! IZ's movements and noises are very comical but can drive a parent batty after a while. But in a kids view this is Great. My son can listen to his music on it by linking his CD walkman to it. (also works with MP3 or IPod)Or just listen to IZ's personal music making abilities, which your child can mix up and manipulate by making faster slower or different sounds etc. It is like a personal speaker and a fun friend. My two year old also enjoys IZ and that where the durability comes in. IZ is very surprisingly durable. I was even considering getting him one. Now as for the older set like age 13 (Forget it!!). My 13 year old thinks its ridiculous and the IDog was the way to go there. IDog is the bomb, cool, rad, or whatever these older kids say now a days.....lol Other than that IZ is awesome for the younger set!"
+1,Boring,"I bought this for my 13-year-old stepson thinking it would be a cool toy. It turned out to just be annoying and he got bored with it in a day. It was way too expensive for what it really is, an annoying noise machine."
+2,Fun for about 15 minutes.,"Very neat toy, although I think I liked it more than my 8 year old. My first one didn't come with directions, so we were a little confused on what buttons did what. The company sent us some directions after I called and it made it much easier. My favorite part was the lights in the ""horn"" that change colors. My daughter was only intrested in it for about 15 minutes though."
+1,a novelty,"If you are looking for a 'toy' that lights up and kinda plays music, then this is the product for you. Looking back at my purchase of IZ-it just seems like a waste of money."
+1,My 6 year old hates this,"I bought this for my 6 year old daughter, and when she heard it burp and fart she couldn't belive it. She said she wants to take it back because it's so grose."
+1,Onlyof historical interest,"I like Shute, and I am a frequent visitor to Queensland, but this novel and its characters seemed dated and unsatisfying. It was a 1952 ""thought experiment"" about a future for Queen Elizabeth and Australia that would bring us up to the present. There is a political agenda; this is less a ""yarn"" than what Shute is known for."
+1,Mechanical and lacking subtlety,"After listening and falling in love with recordings by Richter, I went back and re-listened to Barenboim's version...I couldn't recognize the piece. None of the phrasing and feeling. The beauty and feeling was completely stripped away, leaving only the notes..."
+2,A page turner,"I read this book in one sitting, mesmerized by the great story and the great characters. The plotting was superb; there were enough twists and turns to keep me surprised, but at the same time everything seemed thoroughly believable. I loved the multiple levels of the plot(s), just who is pulling the puppet strings and how much autonomy do the puppets have? The minor characters were as interesting as the major ones and the villains were engaging too. My only quibble was that it took me a while to get used to the names of the people at court - all those k's and h's and y's!"
+2,Couldn't put it down!,"What a wonderful imagination Beth Hilgartner has! . I was totally immersed in the world she has created. Her characters are super; the plot kept me on the edge of my chair. What a good read! When will the next one be out, Beth?"
+2,"Nice program, and you get two Tone Poems","If all you have is the symphonies, this is a nice start to sample Sibelius. The Swan of Tuonela is just one part of a set of four, but the Vänskä version, along with Järvi, is one of my favorites.Buy the disc used, there are usually many copies. I got one and it was autographed!"
+2,Meatier hooks than a slaughterhouse,"This rocks in a real r-n-r kinda way. I don't remember why I bought this, but I'm glad I did. Thick-n-crunchy (w/o any silly metal nonsense)."
+2,R. Kelly's BEST ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,This is the best and my favorite R. Kelly's album. Nuff said.
+2,"ALL OF HIS ALBUMS ARE HUGE CLASSICS, R.KELLY IS AWESOME .","First All of the R.Kelly`s Albums are Phenomenal Classics... Every album he made is very entertaint one. As for this one, from the release date almost 3 years ago The TP-2.COM Classic Album still makes me chills and feels butterflies in my heart and soul. Every I mean every single song is very heart felt song for him and he brings all his effort to it.I love the whole album, I don`t have to skip a song here it is all greatness art sensual music on it. As some other fan may said here, ""R.Kelly is still ahead of the package"". Because no one can beat him and his music. I rate this album 5 Stars because they can`t put another high number for rate. For me 100 Stars maybe can make a decent rate for this Masterpice. I Recomend this album for everyone who loves hot slow jams, Mid-tempo ballads, A Pair of Up-Tempo Ballads, Pair of Gospel Sound Beautiful Songs and even a touch and flavor between Latin and Hip-Hop Style. I LOVE IT..."
+2,IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND WILD... PHENOMENAL !!!!,"WOOOOOOWWWWWWW. This is THE PERFECT BABY MAKING ALBUM OF ALL TIME. R.KELLY IS THE BEST ARTIST AND MUSICIAN OF ALL TIME. HE MAKING HIT ALBUM AFTER HIT ALBUM. And TP-2.COM is THE BEST R&B;/SOUL ALBUM EVER MAKE. It has what every person needs in his life SATISFACTION. THIS ALBUM MAKES ME FORGET OF ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE. Also makes Me feel more strong and passionate person. I don`t know why it has the ""Parental Advisory"" sign, IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING. ALL the 19 Songs are the BEST I HEARD IN MY LIFE, LISTEN CAREFULLY...IT`S MAGICAL MUSIC BY THE R&B; KING. A UNBELIEVABLE, PHENOMENAL CLASSIC.EVERYBODY HAS TO HAVE THIS MASTERPIECE...ESPECIALLY TRUE LOVERS.THE BEST SLOW JAMMING ALBUM OF ALL TIME. BUY 3 COPIES OF IT !!!"
+2,"The World`s Biggest, Greatest Classic R&B Album Ever...!!!","Simply a Masterpiece album, THE BEST ALBUM EVER MADE, MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF ALL TIME. R.KELLY IS A MUSICAL GENIUS. HE PUTS ALL HIS HEART AND SOUL ON THIS CLASSIC. All the 19 songs are perfect blazing hot. But, my most heard are: Strip for You, Greatest Sex, I Don`t Mean It, Just Like That, Like a Real Freak, Don`t You Say No, ONE ME, I WISH & HIS REMIX, A WOMAN`S THREAT, I DECIDED, All I Really Want, FEELIN ON YO BOOTY AND THE STORM IS OVER NOW. As I said ALL ARE GEMS,ALMOST EVERY SONG COULD EASYLY BE A HIT SINGLE FO` SURE.BUY IT NOW. GET 3,4,5...COPIES IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY THAT COST. REMEMBER ALSO TO GET ""THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY"" ALBUM, I HEARD THAT IT WILL BE MAYBE THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR."
+2,R. KELLY,I LOVE THIS CD. THE WAY THE WHOLE CD IS IS GOOD. HE REALLY KNOW HOW TO PUT GOOD MUSIC ON HIS CD. IF U HAVENT HEARD IT U SHOULD CUS U DONT KNOW WHAT UR MISSING. GO GET IT IF U DONT HAVE IT.
+2,The World`s Greatest R&B Album of All Time !!!!!,"I can`t described words to explain how talent artist R.Kelly is.His soulful voice, beautiful writting, wonderful arrangements and perfect production makes TP-2.Com : THE BEST R&B; ALBUM EVER MADE UNTIL THIS DATE. From the start to the end you have just a HOT CLASSICAL OFF THE HOOK CD. This is ABSOLUTLY THE BEST COMPLEMENT TO LAID BACK YOUR BODY,LISTEN TO MAGIC AND ENJOY YOUR COUPLE. No Doubt THE R. IS STILL THE RISING R&B; KING OF ALWAYS, BUT WITH MORE WISE & GENIUS THAN BEFORE.GET A COPY OR TWO OF THIS BLAZING CLASSIC. TRUST ME IS ALL THAT & MORE !!!!!!!!!"
+2,more than just an 'R & B thug',"For someone who listens to very little R&B or hip-hop, I have always admired and liked R. Kelly for his great talent. The man has soul, and this new CD is a great addition to what is becoming an impressive body of work. 'Just Like That' and ""I Wish' are two of the best tracks here, and maybe better than anything D'Angelo or Maxwell have done. What is surprising is that he doesn't get more media attention: how many millions of albums has he sold while white bread lightweights like NSYNC and Christina Ag get all the attention. 'TP-2.COM' has a dumb title, but this is smart, sexy, soulful music."
+2,recommend this title to the r&b classics of the century,"r.kelly has done his best on this album.. the inspiration probably came from sex. from the intro to the last song, this music is tight. espcially all the slow jams are just the right songs to get into the sex mood with your man/woman."
+2,TP-2 is Sexiest Album Ever Release !!!!!!,"When the Classic R.Kelly`s TP-2.Com Album was release about almost 2 1/2 years ago marked the way,to this date, from the R&B Music Point of View from a artist. This time is not a artist, IS THE BEST ARTIST HAS EVER LIVE, MR.GENIUS= R.KELLY. He brings the Most Sensual and Sexiest Songs Ever recorded in a complete album by any R&B Singer. Songs like: ""Strip for You"", ""The Greatest Sex"", ""Just Like That"", ""Like a Real Freak"", ""Don`t You Say No"", ""One Me"", ""Woman`s Threat"", ""I Decided"", ""Feelin On Yo Booty""(WOW), DON`T SAY ENOUGH?,WELL IS UP TO YOU TO BUY THE BEST SMOOTH AND SENSUAL BABY MAKING MUSIC EVER."
+2,R's back,"I've been following R. Kelly's career since his 12 play days and I must say that this is his best release ever! The album is a bit long (about 77 mins) but there are no ""throw aways"" here. Every song is awesome. From the sexed up ""tp2"" and ""r&b thug"" to the sweetness of ""just like that"" and the soulful ""the storm is over now."" TP-2.com delivers both ways. Any fan of r&b/pop music would enjoy this."
+2,Why is everyone giving R a five.,"This album is getting a five from everyone for a reason. This is a beutiful album. It might be one of his best albums. I listened to this album on Nov. 7 over and over again without fast forwarding. Track 18 is the panties dropping song. Anyway, check this album out. I mean it."
+2,The best cd ever,If you want to hear good music just listen to this cd. I have had it since two thousand and it is still the best cd I own. He is truly the best R&B artist ever. Usher you don't have a chance in competing with the man known as R.Kelly.
+2,12 play 2 continued..........another hit from kelly,"This new one from R. Kelly is another tight cd. There is not too much that is new here. Its a combination of the stuff he did on the 12 play album and his last album Rated R. Anyone who likes R. Kellys music should check this one out. The songs I think stand out R: 2,3,5,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18. If you expect to hear something new that will set him apart from stuff he did in the past then this isnt for you, but if you just want to hear something new from kelly with something extra added then this is it."
+2,R. Kelly's Biggest Fan,I love him...but I have to admit I'm kinda growing up and he's not growing with me. It's good but not his best. My favorite song is I Mean (I Don't Mean It)...totally tight!
+2,R is always off the hook..........,"I just picked up this new Cd yesterday..... It is pretty much what I expected, which is that it would be the bomb; the only complaint I have is that it is a little repetitive- The songs are str8, they just sound really similar. But, saying that- this is R Kelly, and he can get away with it. I can't wait to put this disc to use in the bedroom, cuz we all know that's what R's music is really for!! One love..........."
+2,R's Best Album Ever,This is way better then 12 play and one of the greatest things i've ever heard1) TP2 10/102) Strip For You 8/103) R&B; Thug 10/104) The Greatest Sex 7/105) I Don't Mean It 7/106) Just Like That 9.5/107) Like A Real Freak 8.5/108) Fiesta Ft. Boo & Gotti 10/109) Don't You Say No 7/1010) The Real R. Kelly [Skit] 5/1011) One Me 8/1012) I Wish 10/1013) A Woman's Threat 10/1014) I Decided 8/1015) I Mean (I Don't Mean It) 7/1016) I Wish [Remix] (To The Homes That Were Lost) 10/1017) All I Really Want 7/1018) Feelin' On Yo Booty 8.5/1019) The Storm Is Now Over 7.5/10Overall 20/10Top 5 Songs1) I Wish2) I Wish [Remix]3) Fiesta4) TP25) R&B; Thug
+2,great ... CD,"This CD will touch everybody from thugs to lovers. Songs like I Wish and the remix will bring back memories if you have ever lost somebody that you love. The rest of the CD kicks [behind] for romantics, but those two make it worth gettin"
+1,Is R Kelly in identity crisis?,"R Kelly actually got me into listening to cool romantic melodious black music. His past albums followed a style typical to only him. However TP-2.com got me wondering whether he is losing touch to his unique style or whether he is just trying to prove he can also do what others are doing. Either way, it is a pity because the album didn't reflect his identity. It is not a CD worth buying even if you are a fanatic fan of R Kelly."
+1,"""I Wish"".....I never bought this album","This is a very disappointing release. I'm sure R. Kelly worked hard on this release, but the lack of content of the songs written on this album is disturbing. The production, while clear, is uninspiring. ""I Wish"" is the only gem on this album.This effort is reminisent of the 1994 album 12 Play. However, 12 Play (94') release is loaded with heavy bass and catchy tunes. TP-2.com is an album for the ""fans"". Unfortunately, fans are willing to accept anything these day. After the 1998 release ""R"", Kelly showed everyone that he is a skilled songwritter and producer. TP-2.com leaves you with one question, what happened between to Kelly?"
+1,awful!!,This was typical of what happens when a talented young artist gives up ! The songs are all fluff with no substance. He just talks about getting some (Wow what a new concept) This was pure cookie cutter Music. Shame on you Kelly
+1,OK...who brought the CHEESE to the Party....?,"...I liked ""12 Play"", but since then Kelly's gone down hill, his sound is radio saturated, he needs have a different sound or something else...maybe a different producer, some other songwriters or sompin'--I ain't kidding either. Maybe a trip to Kathmandu or Tibet will help. I thought that the single was alright, but this leaves a lot to be desired especially that Cheesy ""Strip for You"". Pul-leeze. Just buy a replacement ""12-Play"" CD..."
+2,Off the Hook! Couldn't Get No Better Than This,"This CD is the bomb, it has something to do with sex but it works for me! My favorite songs out of it is: All I Really Want, I Wish and the remix, also the greatest sex along with I Decided. I believe this is R. Kelly's best album, all organised and all produced by him... I would like to give this album a million stars. I'm out, 1 love all."
+2,I like Tp2..,"This Cd is 2nd only to Twelve Play! I love it. I remember hearing it back in 2001. It was then and still is hot. I only deducted one star because a few songs on Cd were scratched. My Cd player had been cleaned with a laser disc cleaner beforehand, I did not mishandle the Cd. I even cleaned it... Yes scratched ...so that kinda sucks, but Tp2 is still a great Cd , and the fact that Cd was scratched on a few songs is no fault of R Kelly! I'm still happy I purchased it for my collection... I may have to repurchase in future so that I can enjoy every single song, but still enjoyed most songs!"
+2,Unbelieveable,TP-2.com is probably the greatest cd's that I own. I have had the album for 4 years and I am listening to it as i speak. Its a cd that i can never live without again. R.Kelly is a genuis and I believe i can go out on a huge limb and say he maybe the top 3 or 4 best R&B artist ever. I can't wait for his new album TP-3 reloaded.
+2,TP-2.COM,I think I like this CD better than 12 play. All of his CD's sound good because he puts everything into them. I love this man and the way he ahs changed R&B.
+2,He is Killin me,"This is the sexiest album ever.There's no stopping this man. He shows the freaky and beautiful side of sex. with the opening track ""TP-2"" and the pulse racing ""R&B Thug"" then the beautiful,sweet, and melodic "" The greatest sex"" and the hot and sexy ""Like a real freak."" He also gives you a song of remembrance for love ones that were lost with "" I wish"" and ""To all the homies that were lost ( I wish remix)"". From there he takes you right back into freaky mode with the famous hit "" feelin on yo booty"". He ends the album with the uplifting "" The storm is over now."" This album will most definitely take you on a journey. the journey begans with having a freaky good time, to making love, to mourning those who were lost, to grinding on the dance floor then to giving you hope and inspriation.this is one of the greatest R&B albums ever made..."
+2,"NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL CLASSIC MUSIC, WOO !","Definely this is the album to buy, this is the best work that R.Kelly has done. For me, THE MOST REALIZE R&B; ALBUM EVER MADE AND THATS FOR SURE. I really dont care what people(HATERS) are saying, R.KELLY is and forever will be a LEGEND,A CLASSIC SINGER, SONGWRITTER, ARRANGER,PRODUCER, REMIXER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST...However ALL THE 19 SONGS ARE RED HOT,BUT THE MOST HEARD BY ME ARE: TP-2, R&B; THUG, STRIP FOR YOU, GREATEST SEX, I DON`T MEAN IT, JUST LIKE THAT, LIKE A REAL FREAK, FIESTA, DON`T YOU SAY NO, ONE ME, I WISH AND THE REMIX, WOMANS THREAT, I DECIDED, I MEAN IT, ALL I REALLY WANT, FEELIN ON YO BOOTY, AND THE GOSPEL,THE STORM IS OVER.WELL AS YOU SEE I MENTION ALL THE TRACKS ON THECD. IT IS THAT GREAT AND AMAZING. TRUST ME. BUY IT!."
+2,The King of R&B is back with another Child Support CD.,"I am sure there were more people at the music store yesterday than there were at the polls. The world of music seems to stop when r. Kelly drops. It is the hottest R&B Cd this year since Carl Thomas. R.K. comes off with music that you can make love to- Ghetto Style. When you add this one to the Kelly collection, get ready to go half on a baby. This is a must buy."
+2,F*** WHAT ALL THE HATERS SAID... THIS ALBUM IS THE S***,"I'M A BIG FAN OF R. KELLY AND HIS MUSIC. THIS IS PROBABLY HIS BEST ALBUM. THERE ARE A LOT OF HATERS OUT THERE THAT JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TALENTED THIS MAN REALLY IS. IN MY OPINION HE IS THE TIGHTEST R@B ARTIST IN THE MUSIC WORLD. TO MR. KELLY...I'VE WORN THIS CD OUT ALREADY, SO I'M LOOKING FOWARD TO SEE WHAT YOU WILL COME OUT WITH NEXT. TO ALL OF THE FANS OUT THERE WHO LIKE GOOD, QUALITY, R@B MUSIC, THIS IS DEFINITELY A MUST BUY!!!!!!"
+1,Great R&B????????????????????,"There is a lyric in one of R.Kelly's songs that goes ""What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul"" (How ironic) There is no doubt that this cd will go platinum. It contains all the cliche's, all the typical sex, money, and stereotypical lyrics that too many young gifted artist give in to. My question is where is the substance? How many times do we have to hear how many different ways there are to have sex. I think R.Kelly is extremely talented but he is selling himself short with this garbage. How I long for the days when R&b artist put out material that was thought provoking and original."
+2,This is the best R. Kelly,"This is simply the best R. Kelly. I don't care what lot of people think of 12 Play but this one beats it with no competiton. Chocolate Factory is hot too, but does not strike it like this one does. My favorite songs are:Feelin' On Yo BootyA Woman's ThreatR&B; ThugStrip For YouThis is a must have!!"
+2,GOOD COMEBACK ALBUM SINCE HIS LAST IN 1998 !,"THIS ALBUM HAS ONE OF THE BEST SINGLES OUT THERE TODAY.I GIVE R.KELLY ALOT OF CREDIT IN THIS ALBUM ""ALOT OF CREDIT."" BUY THIS ALBUM NOW.YOU WON'T REGRET IT."
+1,T(een)P(orn)-2.com,"Another bad album by the Pete Townsend of R&B. If you love R&B, then you'll probably dig this...but for me, R&B has no place in my album collection, especially an R&B album by a child molester. I gave him 2 stars cuz he's a good singer."
+1,..........,"R Kelly it seems has gone from a super producer and good singer to an arrogant, wanna be thug. This guy really trips me out. He sings a song about feeling on a girl's butt. How immature is that? 12 play, although very sensual... Was good. To see him regress like this is pretty ...! To see all of these garbage collaborations with whack hip-hoppers like Jay Z is equally ....! This guy has not evolved, but has dissolved. A once good singer has completely done a 180!"
+1,HEARD IT ALL BEFORE,YOU KNOW SOMETIME HIS MUSIC ALL SOUNDS THE SAME .DON'T GET ME WRONG HE IS VERY VERY TALENTED BUT THIS CD JUST REALLY DOES NOTHING 4 ME IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMTHING THAT HE HAS DO BEFORE HE JUST REMASTERD IT .TRY AGAIN KELLY BECAUSE YOU DID NOT PULL THE SHEETS OVER MY HEAD WITH THIS ONE.
+2,Great!,This is my fourth-grade son's favorite book. He loves cooking and this book is fun with great recipes.
+2,Wonderful... enlightening!,This book was a joy to read. I was able to come to terms with many problems from my past. Sonia Choquette is a wonderful author... and I loved the fact that I was able to write in my experiences and work along with her in the book. The Psychic Pathway is a must have for people wanting to build their psychic strength!
+1,Too much story telling,"This book reads more like short stories of the authors experiences, mixed in with stories of other peoples experiences. Each chapter is presented at the most beginner level, which is nice, but repeats very simple ideas, then flies off into 10 pages of a related story. If you are looking to simply just take the cap off the bottle of psychic development this is the book. If you want to read about the author plus Jane, Dick and Joes success then this is most def. the book."
+2,Excellent book. Loved it so much I read it over and over.,Loved it so much I read it over and over. I meditate a lot easier now and I tried the pendulum and it really works if you ask the right questions. I would recommend this book to anyone who is spiritual.
+2,Exactly what I needed to know and learn,"The gentle and effective manner of description, example, and exercises combined to nudge me into dealing with spiritual blocks (particularly effective was the forgiving exercise); her style helped me recognize the psychic already inside me and then nurture it into its first few stages of cognitive development. I don't know how many times, I inwardly responded with ""Oh, so that's why ..."". I cannot express how grateful I am that it entered my life and how grateful I am to Sonia for sharing herself so openly and lovingly."
+2,So glad i found this!,"I feel very lucky to have found this book. Though i am not as psychically gifted as the author describes some folks, this book has helped me tremendously. I have learned to meditate and do now appreciate its importance. I have learned where the help i have received is coming from. This book has helped me understand a lot of important things and i'm very greatful. Thank you Sonia!!"
+2,Grounded For Life,I dont agree with all the views of this book and quickly passed it on. It discusses some valuable advice for new parents of teenagers.
+2,Ancient Grease - 'Women And Children First' (Angel Air),"Band's sole album, originally came out in 1970. This four piece, coming from Welsh, UK may just be another one of those 'better '70's lp's that you've never heard'. Tracks that (sort of) threw me for a loop were ""Freedom Train"", the foot-stomping ""Don't Wait"", the semi-Zeppelin like ""Eagle Song"", the well-played acoustic ""Time To Die"" and the title cut ""Women And Children First"". Personnel: Morty Mortimer-vocals, Graham Williams-guitar, Jack Bass-bass guitar and Dick Ferndale-drums. Mortimer and Williams had notably formed the band - Racing Cars several years later. Recommended for fans of Free, Uriah Heep, early Zeppelin and maybe Humble Pie"
+2,Bear's Berry Christmas (Bear in the Big Blue House),"Our 2 year old niece is getting Bear's Berry Christmas book from us this Christmas. Bear and his friends are already favorites of hers, and this book brings a seasonal adventure to life for her to learn and enjoy. She loves interactive books and will eagerly anticipate what she will find underneath each flap -- and this book contains 52 flaps! It combines holiday traditions with a lesson of the real spirit of Christmas. Bear, Teelo, Ojo, Pip & Pop decorate the tree, wrap gifts, bake cookies and share the importance of spending time with old friends and giving to others. I don't know if a 2 year old will get all of the lessons out of this book, but I do know that Kelsey will read it over and over and each time learn something new. This is a great interactive book with sturdy cardboard pages to last for years to come."
+1,DVD is a Disgrace to the Original Film,"WARNING: This DVD is in 1.33 aspect ration, so you won't see the same film as the one in the theater.If you have a widescreen tv or 16:9 projection screen you'll have black bars on the left & right sides of your screen that will make this DVD look like a ""TV Movie"".Visually this was a stunning film, shot by one of the greatest cinematographers - Jordan Cronenwenth who also filmed BLADERUNNER, STOP MAKING SENSE, etc. It is such a disservice to him and the film to NOT release this as an anamorphic widescreen DVD so the homeviewer can enjoy the great visuals.WARNER Bros., we'll rather pay a little more, and get quality!4 stars for the film, 1 star for the DVD."
+1,Good movie -- bad DVD,"This thriller was always an extremely entertaining Hitchcock knockoff (nothing at all like Basic Instinct, despite the other reviews here) -- if you could buy Gere as a therapist, and that's not hard, since he's not playing a *smart* therapist -- but a lot of the charm of the movie was how gorgeous it was visually, and this DVD does not give you the gorgeous anarmorphic widescreen picture you expect from a DVD. It's formatted to fit your (square) screen. I would much rather have paid 20 bucks for the expected widescreen version -- since I already had the VHS, this wasn't even worth 10. (Yes, I admit I should have read the product description more carefully, but I didn't realize people were releasing widescreen movies on DVD without a widescreen option -- why should they, for crying out loud? -- so I got blindsided. I post this to warn others like myself.)"
+1,it doesnt play in the DVD,"has some scratches , the box looks good , but a bad feed back , It doesnt play in the DVD"
+1,Final Analysis-zero stars. Uma Thurman-infinite stars,"Bad movie. Lame, over-the-top, cliched, dull, one-dimensional characters, formulatic Hollywood ending. I have nothing against Richard Gere nor Kim Basinger. The acting is fine. What makes this movie so bad is the script, direction and story. And oh yeah, the DVD stinks too; horrid transfer, bare-bones with zero bonus material. A bootlegged video would offer better picture and sound quality than this.But as much as I've bashed this movie, I recommend getting it, for the sole reason of a very young (and oh my lawd, ever so sexy and gorgeous) Uma Thurman. She will make your saliva glands work a double shift. Uma is THE reason for owning this movie. Fast-forward to every scene with her and you're all set. Forget the rest.My final analysis of Final Analysis: no stars for actual movie, 2 stars for Uma Thurman (one star for Uma and another star for Thurman). Enough said."
+1,would someone please get Kim B a pair of decent shoes?,"This movie was a travesty of Hitchcockian devices. Old Alfred would roll in his grave. The acting was wooden, the dialogue cliched and predictable and not very convincing (wouldn't a Freudian analyst have recognized the flower arranging dream case study right away?) Bassinger looks like she's been on too many meds, with her bloated face and more-than-normally squinted eyes. Nor can she play a psychotic with any zest: when she lost it in the restaraunt in her husband's presence, running up the stairs and proceeding to yell and flail, I felt embarrassed for her. If I had more space I could go on, but I want to end with one burning question; Why the hell didn't the wardrobe mistress give Bassinger a decent pair of stilleto pumps to at least wear with her slinky black backless dress, if she insisted on outfitting her through the whole movie with dopey little flats?"
+1,"Terrible DVD, ok movie","The quality of this DVD is bad; that's being kind. It's a full-screen movie transfer, which some people actually prefer because they like to miss a lot of the movie. Also, the transfer is very grainy.The actually movie isn't that much better. You see what could have been, but instead they try to throw around a few twists just because they think they should. Uma Thurman is wonderful. That's about all this movie has to offer. Very DUM ending."
+1,Worse than the worst of Cable TV,"""Final Analysis"" is one of the worst, silliest films I have ever seen. I have now abandoned Philip Joanou's filmography. It is slavishly formulaic, and just plain dumb, they couldn't even get the effects right. This is one of the few times that you will most certainly find something better on the Lifetime Network instead."
+2,Final Analysis,Final Analysis played great in my player and it was priced just right; not too pricy. The delivery was prompt and the DVD was in good shape.
+2,Jigsaw Puzzle,"I do jigsaw puzzles on a regular basis. This puzzle was part of a three-puzzle package at a special price. It is colorful, the picture is interesting. The pieces are of varying shapes. It is 500 pieces, rectangular with four borders. It was challenging for me without being terribly frustrating (I am not an expert at jigsaws, I just like to do them.) The pieces are on the small side. I enjoyed the process and may order from the company again."
+2,get into your body,"I first heard this CD at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Wellness. You can't help but move your body to this CD. Most of the CD is spoken word, which I'm not entirely crazy about, but the overall feel is so visceral that I don't care if the poetry is rather eh. The background drumming and various instruments are all so perfectly interwoven. If you can''t move your body to this CD you'd better look into yourself!"
+2,Extremely Informative,"I bought this book after a tough year of thyroid ups and downs. It has empowered me to understand and ask the right questions for a change. So informative but on a level that anyone can understand. After reading my copy, I bought one for my sister, who also has thyroid problems. Her mother-in-law saw it and bought two more copies for friends. Its great for family members of hyper-hypo- thyroid too. It will increase thier understaning. I bought a few books and this was the best, by far!"
+1,Outdated book,"Don't bother with this book....The info is not up-to-date. I bought it used and cheap, and it still wasn't worth it."
+2,Great book!,"This book is informative and well-organized, it is great finding a Thyroid book dedicated to women's issues."
+1,Basically Boring.,"While the information in this book might be a good starting point for someone totally new to thyroid disorders, I found it too basic, and too entrenched in mainstream theory and treatments to be helpful. Too much repeating of information easily found on just about any thyroid drug manufacturer's website, or just from surfing around the web. It is not a book I kept for my personal library --which for me (books are life!) is unusual."
+1,Too Basic,"This book is far too basic, with information easily found by a quick internet search. Scarce on facts and high on opinion, this book was clearly written with someone unfamiliar with medicine but with marketing savvy."
+1,Disappointed,"I was disaapointed with the content of the book. I was hoping for something that was much more cutting edge, not just the basic mainstream medical community approach. While it is great to see all of the hormones discussed, it didn't go far enough for me."
+2,On the wild side...,"Join Jeff Corwin as he shows us the dry, hot desert of Arizona, the life and death struggle in southeastern Africa, the rain forests of Costa Rica, and the grasslands of the Venezuela. Along the way we learn about life, death, love, and the web of nature. He also pops in facts and short stories, many of which are as funny as you can get without a Nun's outfit, a donkey and a jar of peanut butter.The book itself is a lovely hardcover, with full color photos and something I would be proud to have on my coffee table if I had a coffee table. And it is so enjoyable to read you could easily finish it in a day if you wanted to."
+2,Web of Life,Gives good complex look at the animals in different environments and shows the environmental issues challenging each place. Filled with stories from Jeff Corwin's life and his own encounters with both exotic and extraordinary animals.
+1,approach with caution,"i am swiss. i haven't used this product, and i don't intend to; here's why: there's no such language as ""swiss."" switzerland has four official languages (german, french, italian, and romansch), and the swiss speak dialects of these languages - swiss-german, swiss-french, swiss-italian. these dialects vary from region to region in sub-dialects; for example, zurich-deutsch varies from basel-deutsch which varies from berner-deutsch. there are even sub-sub-dialects within each region!this product doesn't even identify which general language (german? french?) it addresses. this is a sign of a poorly thought out product; i recommend looking elsewhere for a more serious study of the topic."
+2,Sensible economic prognostications for a change!,"Lingle has again written a book far more valuable than its price.For those interested in Asia,and the econo-politics of the region, this is a must for any library, private or public. It is easily readable even for those not initiated in the arcane language of economics. His initial beliefs were manifested in the last year and a half."
+2,a voice unsurpassed,"This CD is stunning. I am a cellist, and I originally bought it for some of the Bach pieces that featured prominent instrumental parts, but from the start, I was spellbound. The first selection, BWV 82A, is one of the most beautiful works of Bach that I have ever heard. Ian Bostridge's voice is spellbinding. I am looking forward to hearing much more, especially his lieder CDs."
+1,Overpriced,"After reading the two reviews, I purchased it and was I ever disappointed! It's nothing more than an overpriced, lightweight plastic trash can with a poorly designed plastic can crusher on top. A horrible value and wish I had not purchased."
+2,Wish I'd had it years ago,"I bought the EZ Can Crusher and Recycler 4 years ago. I love it. Wish I'd had it for longer than the 4 yrs. I have. It's easy to crush the cans flat, and they fall right into the collection bin. I have the bin lined with a plastic garbage bag, so all I have to do is pull the bag, close it and off to the recycle center I go. No mess. For years I used a can crusher mounted on a post on the patio, and had to crush the can then drop in a plastic garbage bag, then move the bag to an out of the way location and do the process all over again until I had the bag full. No more. This unit is all self contained. Hard plastic receptable, easy to clean, durable. If this one ever wears out, I'd definitely want another."
+2,GLORIOUSLY AFFORDABLE BRUCKNER CYCLE,"I purchased these symphonies when they were issued individually and have constantly enjoyed Tintner's insights and the sheer authority of his readings. Although the conductor uses a variety of orchestras, his vision is imparted to whatever band he is conducting and the engineering and acoustics of all the venues are exemplary.It is unfortunate that Georg Tintner committed suicide because of a particularly nasty form of cancer and we are denied his insights into the symphonic cycles of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, Haydn, etc.There is being issued in Canada a ""Georg Tintner Commemorative Edition"" and having listened to some of the offerings, his death was a great loss to the world of music and musicology - he wrote his own liner notes to the Bruckner cycle.I highly recommend this set to any Brucknerite as it measures up to and sometimes exceeds the offerings of Jochum - and even von Karajan (no mean feat, indeed!)Timothy Wingate, Ottawa CANADA"
+2,Bruckner by Jochum,"These CDs contain performances of the nine Bruckner symphonies.Of these 3,4,7,8,9 are remarkable, with 4, 8 and 9 beingmasterpieces. The performances by Eugen Jocum and the DresdenStaatskapelle orchsetra are well-designed, and played at tempithat seem to represent the composer's intentions. The recordingquality is good, except for dynamics: the sound volume ison the low side. One needs a high grade system for adequatereproduction, especially given the wide dynamic range andtimbral subtlety characteristic of Bruckner."
+2,Like Hearing Bruckner for the First Time,"I have listened to Bruckner for more years than I'd care to admit, but these recordings by Eugen Jochum are like hearing him for the first time. It is startling how good these recordings are, and what freshness Jochum brings to the more familiar Bruckner offerings...the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 9th. Electrifying is not too strong a word to describe them. In addition, these EMI recordings are an astonishing value. Buy and listen for yourself. I dare you not to be transfigured by the music-making."
+1,"Good for the very religious, but not for the rest of us","A TON of the quotes in this book are religious in nature--whether they be bible verses, quotes about ""god in christ,"" about faith, praying, etc, etc! As an Atheist, I didn't appreciate having so many religious quotes in what is billed as just a book of quotes on ""Wisdom."" And they aren't only in one section of the book, but ALL OVER--in the sections about art, nature, love and friendship, conscience, etc! I feel like a ""bait and switch"" was pulled on me, and that this book should be advertised as a religious quote book. So I'd say buy it if you're religious and draw your inspiration from religion, but not if you aren't/don't."
+2,Sweet movie for preschoolers,"I bought this movie to show our faith- based preschool group when we were studying Native Americans. Although it may not be historically accurate, if you talk about various Native American groups being different vs. stereotyping, I think this is appropriate to show for that age group."
+2,Great Sound,"This CD has an awesome sound. The best songs are, ""Dance"", ""Did I Hurt You?"", and ""Rico"". If you liked this one, you will love their self-titled new CD. Great bunch of guys with a great message through their songs. You guys rock!"
+1,Blah,Not great...I like these guys but this disk not all that good. I know very early stuff - but still not great.
+2,cool or not!,"in not sure what to think i have read alot of other reviews but reading all of those have made me change my mind alot. at first i thought it would be sooooo cool to get one but then they sounded kinda boreing, then when i read how much it was like a tomagotchi i got really extited. i have luved tomagotchi ever scence i got one for christmas, and have been playing neopets ever scence it started. i luv neopets so much and cant wait to get my own pocket neopet. i have changed accounts alot but look me up at jportune"
+1,Not Fun!!!!,The Neopets collection is not as good as it seems. You could only play a few games and you cannot do as many things on it compared to the neopets website. this toy is not educational because it doesnt teach you anything and it isnt fun to play with. You play with it only a few days and then you get tired of playing with it that you just leave it hanging around. I dont recommend this toy for anybody.
+1,Aisha Pocket Neopet,"I bought one a few days ago. It has already 'left' me three times. Once was after a few hours while I was trying to feed it. It seems really buggy, my items keep disappearing, and sometimes it doesn't reward the neopoints. I'm going to be taking it back, and wouldn't recommend it to anybody who's frustrated easily."
+1,Disappointing,"This book was very disappointing, by the title you would think that this book has useful information about the different religions and how homosexuality plays a part in that religion. I could only force myself to read half of this book before I got sick of the author constantly talking about homosexuality as humiliating and ridiculous. Having researched Native American tradition and Wicca I have come to know that neither of these traditions look down on homosexuality as being humiliation or ridiculous. This book is not at all what it appears to be."
+2,IZ---mixed reactions,"I love that I can play my ipod through IZ... although I could do without the farting and burping or the outbursts in the middle of my music. I suppose for kids, IZ can be pretty amusing. Overall, it's not a disappointment, but it can be annoying if you're not in the right mood!"
+1,Where's the music?,"I got this for Christmas, and I thought it would be great fun. I was SO disappointed when I plugged in my iPod and discovered that the music is quiet and sounds tinny and the words are COMPLETELY drowned out. Not everyone wants to listen to a crummy, psuedo-techno version of their favorite songs. Do not buy this!"
+1,The Devil,"When I turned 12, 5 years ago, I received the iZ on Christmas from my aunt and at first I thought this would be really cool. Oh how wrong I was. First and foremost it does not turn off, even at the age of 17 I still cannot figure out how to turn this contraption off. It basically plays the same looped annoying beat for hours on end while adding even more mind-numbing effects into the mix. This leads me into my next point: the sound effects and ""voice"" of this demonic figure can induce many nightmares. Honestly, this ""voice"" is so soul crushing I would rather be deaf then have to listen to this toy speak and/or make noise. This toy has fallen from my shelf several times over the years and it literally takes me hours to turn off. This toy should be avoided at all cost because it is a perpetual, annoying toy that only plays infuriating effects over a terrible looped beat."
+2,IZ is it,"Got a couple of these for the kids, good fun, well made. It looses a star because it seems when you patch through your iPod music to use the speaker the IZ puts in its music sounds-which is realy terrible, maybe there is a way to turn IZ off and just use speaker. Otherwise they are super tough and look great on the shelf."
+1,I HATE this toy!!!,"Yes, I fell for the marketing. I saw it spotlighted during the Christmas season and I thought why not. Well before you make the same mistake let me tell you how incredibly annoying this toy is. It is loud, frustrating and has no obvious on/off switch. Therefore my kids refuse to have it in their rooms because it will unexpectatedly go off in the middle of the night. It will play your ipod or simaler mp3 player but it adds so much noise that it really isn't worth it. It does not dance like it was advertised to do. In fact it will hardly stay in the position that it is pictured in. I will say that this was a complete waste of money and is about to be donated."
+2,Great for Kids,"This should be considered a toy and not your only set of Ipod or MP3 speakers. The kids love to play with the sounds and listen to IZ's crude sounds along with their music. However, you can forget about listening to audio books. This would have been a really great product if you could just turn off the sound effects when you want to."
+1,"If you can't understand it, you're lucky!!","My step-mom decided to waste money not once, but twice, getting one for my 6yo brother, and 5yo nephew...both of them(the blue one) if you press it's stomach right say, and I quote:""It's time to get f*cked up!""That is not appropriate for kids at all, and we will be seeking legal advice on this toy!"
+2,Ok,"I got this for christmas it was great! The only downside is that it makes its own ""comments"" and you cant play music without that thing shuting up. Other wise it was great. I think its great that its one of the very few toys that boys and girls like. (Only recomended for ages 8-12 and dont buy this unless u have some sort of ipod!)"
+1,Why??,"I don't get this toy, it seems to suck it. I also don't understand the whole fart or burping that everyone else has experienced. I've never heard it do that. My parents got this for my 3 year old. A little young if you ask me. I personally don't get it. What's the point? I mean I can listen to the radio to hear music. I just don't get it and the eyes moving do take away from the actual playing of music, they are loud. I think this toy is just a waste of money, but my parents can afford it so I'll keep it until I get annoyed and throw it out."
+1,Wasent the best,i am 9 years old.This Iz thing isent great .Once i tested it out and when u make a mix in DJ mode the IZ is (lol Iz and is)really making the music and u are just making a bubble sound.The only reson i really like it is becasue it makes songs from to ipod to hear out loud.I rather get a I-Dog if i were u.My mom said this thing would dance and i got very exieted.But it is the worst.
+1,This toy is horrible,Bought this toy for my 8 year old daughter and promptly returned it to the store. Even she was disturbed by this toy. The burping and snorting was obnoxious and completely distracted your ability to actually hear your ipod. Which isn't that the point? I haven't read anywhere (on the box or on this website) about what specific noises this thing makes. Think twice before you buy this one....I'll wait for the Idog in pink thanks!
+1,NOT IMPRESSED,"I SHOWED MY KIDS HOW TO USE IT AND MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, WITH ALL HER HONESTY SAID, ""I DON'T LIKE THAT TOY YOU CAN TAKE IT BACK."" FINE WITH ME BECAUSE IT SEEMED A BIT OVER PRICED."
+1,Underwhelmed,"Well, I thought this toy was a cool concept so I bought 3 to give as Christmas gifts this year (for a 7 year old, 10 year old and 13 year old). I played with it to make sure it was living up to the reviews and I'm going to return them all. It's cute but I just don't think it's worth the money. You can make it play funky sounds but I can't see it holding a kids attention for that long. I plugged it into my ipod and was expecting that to be the greatest part (I thought it was going to dance) but it basically functioned as speakers and it's eyes bobbed up and down. Funny for a minute."
+1,RUDE!,I am the mom of a 4 and 7 year old and I wish I had played with this before christmas morning. All the the talk in my house about manors has gone out the window when all this toy does is fart and burp. My kids think it is histerical - I think I will find a way to exchange it for something else.
+1,iZ is bad,I left my iZ on the table and my dog came buy and pushed it off my table and the iZ broke. a lot of money was wasted. Do not buy this toy
+2,Great! Exactly What we needed,This is a perfect fit to our very old record player. It was exactly as describer and works beautifully! It was shipped very fast.
+2,Great reference book for setting up terrariums and basic reptile care!,"While this guide does not go indepth with each reptile and each terrarium type, it does provide all the information that you need as you look into setting up and maintaining a terrarium and selecting reptiles. The reptile information is broken down with easy to understand symbols and includes reptile characteristics, diet, behavior, times of day they are most active, level of difficulty for the reptile's care, terrarium size, type, substrate, temperature, and other habitat items that are needed to care for that reptile.This guide is well beyond the simple quick reference guide I was looking for!"
+1,Worst Travis MsGee,I agree with the other two star reviewer for this book. Nothing seems real or convincing in this work. If this had been the first MacDonald book I read I would not have read another.The plot read like the cheap 60's motorcycle themed movies the book kept discussing. I didn't believe any of it. Travis reluctant to grieve over a woman he knew that was brutally murdered because he couldn't focus in on her personality just amazed me.Even if you're addicted to the series as I am; don't read this one!
+1,I hate giving a two star.......,"rating to any MacDonald book but this one is deserves it. In my opinion it's the weakest of the McGee series. I wouldn't avoid it if I were going through the series but don't look for the usual MacDonald here. It's fairly strong on character as MacDonald always is but a very weak, convoluted plot takes away from any strength of character the writer exhibits. It's like MacDonald got caught up in it and didn't know how to extricate himself! Not a particularly good read."
+2,That Night,"If you love laughter, tears, romance, and great music, this is a great choice! A cult classic for romance fans as well as fans of the fifties era movies. A must see for anyone who enjoys a great flick. The chemistry between the entire cast is magic. And if you love a good misundertood bad boy, C. Thomas Howell is one of the best. Even though I grew up in the eighties, this movie was still quite reminicent of my own childhood. Anyone who was a kid in any era will find something to relate to in this movie. One of my faves.."
+2,What a great movie!,"I have liked this movie ever since I first saw it. Since then I have watched it many many times. It's one of those movies that you just can't get sick of. The romantic escapades between Rick and Cheryl are wonderfully depicted through the eyes of a teenager. It's a funny, sad, and romantic movie that I recommend to anyone."
+2,ive been looking everywhere,Absolutely love love love this movie. I converted it to dvd on my vhs/dvd player so that makes it 10 times better. Eliza Dushku as a kid and Juliette Lewis is Juliette Lewis. Yes!
+2,This is a very good coming-of-age movie,"I was surprised when I saw this movie because it was the first good Juliette Lewis I'd seen. I enjoyed the film very much. It was excellent. I thought the some of the more outre discussions between the kids were a little inappropriate, but all in all, the movie was pretty impressive. and Eliza Dushku really stole the show with her amazing debut. Worth the watch."
+2,DVD Release,For several years I have been constantly checking to see if this movie has come out on DVD yet. Who do we even contact to put in the request?!? I would love this movie on DVD!!!!
+2,One of my faves...,"I first watched this movie on TV. The channel I saw it on played it constantly and it quickly became a favorite. I think it's a wonderful story and it has many great people in it! I do hope it gets put on DVD one day soon, so then I can watch it without hooking up my VCR!"
+1,"Interesting Premise, Predictable Plot","This novel is an interesting concept, but is done in by a completely predictable climax that you can smell before the book is barely a third over because once again, JFK hagiography must ultimately rule the day. All one has to do is substitute the name of Curtis LeMay for the novel's ""Ramsay Curtis"" and you know right away how things have to turn out. I have seen this cliche hashed out time and again in other alternate history novels like ""Promises Kept"" in which no one can ever point to any flaw in the leadership of JFK, or that he would have been the savior of America and never done any wrong, and the end result is still utterly banal and predictable."
+1,Something to read while waiting for a plane or train,"Fairly decent ""junk"" reading, full of cliches (e.g. news reporter uncovering sinister conspiracies; romance between reporter and predictably beautiful, spunky, and mysterious female correspondent), and simplistic characterizations (e.g. the Globe's military censor is downright demonic, with no redeeming attributes at all). Best part of the book is its description of the hypothetical Cuban War, and its immediate aftermath as America gradually withdraws from the world scene (some sections are absolutely chilling). Unfortunately, the plot steadily unravels as it plods its way to the disappointingly predictable conclusion (which any half-intelligent reader will figure out by the first 1/3 of the book). Furthermore, too much of the story is derivative of Harris' Fatherland. But JFK adorers, former hippies clinging to the 1960s, and anyone who loses sleep over the possibility that the Redcoats will one day reconquer America will surely love the novel."
+2,"""He Lives!""",This was a GREAT book! I typically am not a fan of alternate history (AH) but I could not put this book down what with the plot twists and a great surprise ending.Buy this book!
+1,War Day revisited No Way,I am very disapointed with this story that the material was there to make this a fine epic but fell short of the likes of War Day now unavailable. You would get to parts of the story and feel like you where plowing uphill and getting no where but the promise of it might get better is a hope I was looking for and found some good quility gems in amongist some rough uncut stone possabily.
+2,Resurrection Day,Had a little trouble getting into the story to start but as the book progressed found myself finding it harder to put down - up to the last night when i could not go to bed without finishing first.Would look forward to other similar alternate history books by the same author
+1,"oh, the politics!!","Mr. DuBois has a reasonable command of the English language and manages to spin a tale that, under different circumstances, might be interesting. However, the unrelenting political thrust of the novel, given life by the sensitive / tough-guy / ex-army protagonist, becomes very quickly annoying. I won't mention which way the author leans - that is unimportant - but will say that the apparent assumption by him that everyone thinks as he does leaves a bad taste in this reader's mouth."
+2,Good Read,"Probably one of the best alternate reality books I have read. It places interesting characters into interesting what-if scenarios. The periodic injection of real persons such as Bob Dylan, DR. Martin Luther King, etc still working to improve life gives additional substance."
+2,A Unique AH,"Dubois gets credit for tackling a subject that has not had much alternate history devoted to it -- the Cuban Missile Crisis. Like much alternate history, Resurrection Day has a great setup and a great idea, but the plot itself is strained. It is fascinating to read Dubois's vision of the United States ten years after a limited nuclear war, with President Kennedy maligned as the reason for the nation's collapse. The most original idea is Britain's smug condescension as the U.K. is called upon to offer aid and assistance to the now-impoverished United States."
+2,Resurrection Indeed,"Although it starts off a bit meandering, Resurrection Day quickly builds into a book difficult to put down. There are two phenomenal stories here. One is what if the Cuban Missile Crisis had turned into WWIII? The other is what the US might be like as a 3rd world nation. Both are compelling.DuBois writes engaging characters and fills his plot with enough turns to make a Ballerina tipsy. I repeatedly tried to geuss the ending, and even the next page, and was always stymied. The conversations flow convincingly, and the story is a joy to read.Here we are given a look at how Americans are like the rest of the world. If you strip them of the technological advantage, and the moral advantage of a well-constructed constitution that is actually followed, they respond like everyone else. Not badly, not well- just as humans, struggling to survive."
+2,Comfortable and stylish enough,"I like black sneakers best because you can pull them off going to casual social things like neighborhood parties, cookouts, etc. and they dont look dumpy.these are comforatable and break in nicely."
+2,Classics baby! ;-),"I'm wearing these bad boys right now. These sneakers have a sexy look to them, and you can't go wrong with classic chucks at this price. Buy them! Every one should have black and white sneakers in their collection. They feel great, and I haven't had any problems with them yet. This is well worth the purchase. :-)"
+1,Never online.,"These shoes run so big, and the size is very confusing. I emailed to find out if I could just exchange for a smaller size, but they won't do that. I have to send them back, and buy another pair. No thanks."
+2,Excellent quality,This shoe is exactly what my son wanted. The quality much better than cheaper versions. This is the real converse shoe
+2,Just what the doctor ordered!,"Exactly what I was looking for. Quick with no hassles. Beats gas, time and crowds that are experienced when going to a brick and mortar store."
+1,Beware,"I've been wearing Chucks for years now, but the pair that I purchased from shoezoo fell apart after 2 months. The sole of the shoe completely ripped off the rest of the shoe, and I've only used these shoes for casual walking. Pretty ridiculous."
+2,excelente,"Este producto cumple con mis espectativas,lo recomiendo a los futuros compradores, es por esto que mi calificacion a sido la maxima. Comprar por medio de Amazon es seguro y puntual..."
+2,I LOVE CHUCKS,"I LOVE CHUCKS. Have them in many colors and styles! Have been buying them for years, and know what to expect. Sizing differences can be handled if you pick one size, usually one half a shoe size for tie ups, and one shoe size for slip ons."
+2,Chuck Taylor's are great.,"Converse All Stars, a classic. Love them. They're very comfortable and they're perfect for a night at the movies or just hanging out with the guys.Obviously they do not have much support or cushion (and I wasn't expecting any). If I was going to be on my feet all day or doing something real active this is not the shoe I would choose.The service here was excellent. I couldn't be more pleased."
+2,Red chuck Conners all star shoes,Sent these to my daughter in law in Calif I live in Indiana very convient. She let me know what size and color also sent her a picture and a birthday message Very nice. very happy very very satisified
+2,Best service for those Converse Shoes,"Got the shoes really fast, however they didn't fit. Called the number got the information to verify they had the one I wanted in my size. Returned and got the replacement even faster than the original order. Excellent service. Will definately shop here again."
+1,Glue failing,"Good looking shoes, but...after just 1 month,the glue is failing at the edge of the shoe where the foot bends. The shoe still looks perfect, but I had to use shoe goo to fix it. Seems like for the price, and for as long as this style has been around it shouldn't so this?!"
+1,Should include how to order Converse sizes,"Got her fast, but shoes are to big and it will cost me more money to send them back and then receive them back. There should be a note on how to order Converse. One size smaller than your original foot size. Now I am dealing with shoes that are to big."
+2,Groomsmen062912,"Needed for a wedding and they worked. They are a little tight but I'm stretching them out, width wise but other than I like them a lot!"
+1,Ester,"I love these converses, the only problem is I used the size guide and ordered a 7 which is supposed to be a uk 5 europe 38, however I got a massive size 40 (7) and they don't fit. Also I now live in London and can't return them. sad times :("
+2,Purchased for Gift,"While I'm not the one wearing them, they certainly are attractive and classic in style. Build quality appeared good. We are actually going to laser engrave on the side of the canvas part to customize for a friend. They will be Supah cool!"
+2,Chucks all the way!,"I love Converse and this is my ninth pair. Not of the shoe of the same color though. I'm fairly meticulous about taking care of my shoes so all of the ones I own (some for more than 5 years!) still look brand new with moderate wear. They're comfartable, durable, versatile, and flat out cool. Go buy them if you've never owned a pair!"
+2,great!,I was extremely satisfied. The shipping was BEYOND fast! I got my shoes the next day.My husband has some old blue ones and I wanted to get him ones in black. I checked for his shoe size for Chuck's (since they tend to be a size or a size and a half longer then the normal shoe size).
+1,These Fell Apart!,"My son wore these off and on for a month when school started. Both shoes, the soles started to come off. The right one came off almost completely. Don't know if this was just a bad pair or what but I wouldn't order these particular Converse shoes again."
+2,review,"Oh these are lovely. The colour is just one of a kind. Thoroughly enjoying them. i think I will buy another pair as at the rate that I am wearing them, they might not lat long...."
+2,Chuck Taylor's,"What can be said about a pair of canvas tennis shoes ?They fit, the laces tie, I wear them."
+2,Shoes,I love shoes...I couldnt wait to get these...I had them in a few days and their great. I even got a pair for my son. I recomend the shoes and Amazon!!
+2,cool shoes,"I bought these shoes for my daughter a few months ago because we could not find them at the store. It was well worth the risk of buying them the wrong size because they are exactly what she was looking for. They don't look cheap, they're not noticeably dirty even when they are, and for a girl mostly importantly, is that they match just about any outfit. We can't find anything negative to say about these shoes."
+1,wrong color,"Nice shoe and fits great, only problem is I got the wrong color and I don't have time to return them before I leave on vacation"
+1,disappointed in the service,The service from American Athletics is poor. The shoes were the wrong size but they refused to refund the postage and wanted to charge postage again to resend the correct size. Won't be shopping there again.
+1,at least they came somewhat white,I've never wrote a review about any product. I'm usually satisfied. This however kind of ticked me off. The shoe had some weird stain on it when i first saw them. they were also not the right size. I ended up giving them away.
+2,Great Shoes!,I loved these shoes when I got them. They Rock. The company Dress Code is great also they were really good to me when I received my shoes unfortunately they didn't fit so I had to return them for a pair one size bigger. Anyway I didn't have the money at that time to send them back right away so I told them I would send them back as soon as I got paid and to my surprise a few days later I received a prepaid return label from them it was great. Now I am able to send them back right away I am very happy with everything.
+2,"""grey"" actually means ""tan""","I ordered these in the Grey color. Just be forewarned, they are much more of a tan/taupe color than the dove-grey I was hoping for-- but they are still super cute and will match anything. They look pretty much like the photo in color.These also feel sturdier than Chucks I've had in the past."
+2,Kelly Green Chuck Taylors,"Awesome shoes! They're the classic lo top in a modern color. Fit great, feel great, and goes with most outfits."
+1,Hurt My Feet,"These shoes look great. They are very trendy and a lot of people are wearing them nowadays. The biggest problem I have with these shoes is that they hurt my feet. The soles are too flat. When I tried running in them, my heels began to hurt. Walking wise, they aren't the most comfortable to say the least. They are also heavy for what they are. Too expensive for what they are. These shoes are probably bad for your back because they don't absorb any impact. Personally, I don't recommend them for anyone."
+2,Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Shoes,I ordered these shoes for my son who is a Crossfit Trainer. He wears a size 13 shoe so this is what I ordered. When the shoes arrived they were at least 2 sizes too large. My son said that they measured at least a size 14/15. I had to return them. So if you are ordered these remember that they run very large.
+1,Xmas top wish list item that cannot be worn...,"was gonna mark this one star...the size was miss-leading, and too large for my daughter to wear. She really, really wanted these, was soooo excited when she opened them. One full size, or more, too large, maybe men's vs. women's? Miss-marked? Now what? There they sit in her room until I can fix the problem. But...the quality was very nice, shipped well, all that. SO, two stars."
+1,READ CAREFULLY!!!!,"They picture high tops and only write in the title that it is a converse and whatever color. Only after you order and then see the shoes listed under open purchases does it finally tell you that the item you just bought is low top. I was so upset. Deceiving and conniving company. Then you have to pay for the postage to send it back. I read an earlier review from someone who had the same problem but I thought ""hey, it only happened to one person"" Well, it happened to me too. Just be super careful and read everything.I have only just opened the box, so I don't know how good/bad the quality is yet. The sizing is right, I am a woman's 8, to that is a men's 6.It did arrive on time and the correct color and size i selected, but I REALLY REALLY wanted the high tops. The picture was of high top shoes."
+2,converse all stars,Quick delivery and item was just as described. These are pretty hard to find so I was very happy to get these for my husband
+2,Monochrome Black Low Top Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers,Very happy with these sneakers. Look great and feel comfortable. Want to buy another pair!!
+1,Size was way too big,I bought this as a xmas gift for my brother. The size of the show was way to big so he went and exchange it.
+2,Awesome!,Girlfriend loved them. Price was better then local area stores. She has other colors of the same shoe so they last a lifetime.
+2,Great Deal - Great Fit,"Exactly as advertised the famous Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Sneaker is a great buy! Looks great, fits great and is super comfortable. I highly recommend it!"
+2,opinion de compra,estoy feliz con la compra pues no conseguia numero grande en chile para mi esposo. ademas la entrega fue rapida
+1,Very Disappointed,I was very disappointed when I got this sneaker. The soles were very thin and theentire sneaker was very flimsy.I returned it but had to absorb about $25 in shipping costs.
+2,Great shoes!,"I've been wearing Chuck Taylors since the mid-80's but this is my first pair with a black outsole (all others have been the standard off white). I went to a party over the weekend in a backyard that was very little grass, mostly dirt, and was able to just wipe off the outsole with a damp cloth. If I had gone in shoes with an off white outsole, they would have been trashed. I also like the fact that these seem just a litle more ""dressy"" than most canvas Chuck Taylors. Highly recommended."
+2,Buying the kid some shoes,"On a recent visit, my daughter had lamented about the trouble that she was having finding Chuck Taylor Converse shoes in royal blue. She claimed that she and my father in law had been trying unsuccessfully for sometime to find the shoes. With my recent successes purchasing things on Amazon, I went in, found the shoes, ordered them, and before we were done with the conversation had them on their way.They arrived within the week, and she is happy, which makes me happy."
+2,love em,"Converse are great for your feet. They contain little padding, so you maintain a natural walking motion. Its basically one step above being barefoot. I actually use them to weight train. They are also very stylish. Who doesn't love converse?"
+2,Awesome!!!,"I purchased these for work and they lasted FOREVER! i basically wore them every day. I did finally have to throw them out because they got woren out and my feet started to get cold on the bottom from living in Minnesota, haha. But i would def buy these again!!!!!"
+2,Great Sneaker,"I bought this Converse sneaker in black. These All Star sneakers look stylish and good with any casual pants I own. I would have given the product 5 stars, EXCEPT, these shoes are like walking on bricks since they have no cushion in the soles for the heels. I understand they're supposed to have the whole classic appeal... but if you're over 30 years old and try to rock a pair of Converse for an entire day, you may encounter some uncomfortable lower back pain. So 4 stars for fashion."
+2,Great Shoes,"Came exactly as expected. Perfectly white and fit fine. It does get dirty easily but when wearing white shoes in NYC, that's expected. I'll probably buy again but in a different color. The only thing to note is that the racing stripe on the bottom is not blue, it was black."
+2,converse all star,"great product, just as advertised. The item was purchased at a good price and the shipping was fast. I would purchase from this person again. they come highly recommended.thanksusm1975black"
+2,Classic,Chucks rock! Got these to match with my 2 and 4 year old boys. They love when we all put our chucks on together. These never go out of style.
+2,Worth the $?,"Although the shoes were exactly what I wanted, I think the price is considerably high for canvas-topped shoes."
+2,Converse,"Converse All Star are made to feel comfortable, this kind of shoes is never out of fashion, with jeans or shorts, wit t-shirts or shirts, once you wear a pair you will wish to have all of them."
+2,looks good,"The shoes looks good and are well made, I know how young people like to stay in style and they arrived well in the time frame given."
+2,a note about sizing,"If you didn't already know, make sure you order 1/2 a size smaller then you normally would when ordering Converse.Love these shoes."
+2,Fit her well,My daughter loves converse so the fact that it fit her witout us having to return or try on in the store was a plus - it arrived on time
+2,Nice,"The quality of this products is very nice, the item is original, not is copy. The color is great and it is new item.The time to travel and bla bla is accepted"
+2,Perfect fit one size smaller,"I purchased some Converse Mens Chuck Taylor Sneaker from another store because they had some specials going on and I also had some coupons so I purchased them in the size I have always worn, size 9. Then I try them and wow way too big, felt like a clown at the gym :)I can fit a whole finger in the back of the shoe with my foot in it. Anyway I did some research here on Amazon and bought pair from Amazon, a size 8 and wow !!! I can't believe it Perfect fit, I was about to buy half size smaller but I went with the whole one size smaller instead and I'll say it again PERFECT FIT :)Buy one size smaller ,quality is amazing"
+2,Excellent,"I gave this snikers to my 15 year-old son and he loved. It has a juvenile color and it can use it daily, are confortables, the color is durable. Their friends have liked it. I recommend it"
+2,"""15 year old son loves them!""","Got these for our 15 year old son. He wears them with a pair of dark rinse skinny levi jeans, leather studded punk belt and a tee. Gotta have these shoes to get that ""rocker"" look. Only con about the shoe is that within a couple of weeks, one of the metal eyelets(for ventilation) on the side of the shoe fell off. However, the insole is thicker and cushiony compared to other cheaper knockoffs, like at Walmart. Anyhow, our son loves them and would give a 5 star rating, but I gave a 4 star rating for quality."
+2,great shoes,"We bought these for my daughter to start school. They are classic, cool and don't cost a fortune. The conversion from men's to women's sizes was accurate. They hold up much better than knock-offs of the same style. Also Amazon makes things so easy, my mother wanted to get my daughter something to start school & didn't have time to shop. I went to my daughter's wish list & because I have shopped Amazon for my mother before I had all her information. I was done in 3 minutes."
+1,Poor description,"Though I am very familiar with Chuck Taylor's and their sizing, this site confused me. I ended up ordering the incorrect size and had to send them back to the company. Though the company did end up crediting my account back."
+1,Converse are 2 sizes larger than the labeled size.,"Watch out, Converse are 2 sizes larger than the labeled size. We ended up giving them away, my son is size 11 and they fit his size 13 friend perfectly."
+1,Not satisfied,"The product itself was fine but because the item was the wrong size, I had to return for a credit or an exchange. It cost almost ten dollars to return the item after originally spending about six or seven dollars for shipping and handling. If I understand your policy, and you have the correct size and ship that, I will pay another six or seven dollars for shipping. That means for a purchase of about forty dollars, I have paid almost twenty four dollars extra. I would never purchase another clothing item from [...]."
+1,wrong size,heard converse shoes were hard to size up. wrong no biggie still like them cant afford now. oh well not ur fault
+2,Black Converse Sneakers,"I got the shoes really quickly. They were very well priced. They arrived pretty quickly in the mail, although I wish they had arrived slightly quicker."
+1,Poorly Made,"I was so happy to get a pair of these shoes, until the second day I had them part of the seam ripped. Go figure with the poorly made stitching. I've never had a pear of shoes last only one day. I can't believe I wasted my money on this. I've had Wal-Mart shoes last longer than these. 365 times longer than these shoes. WTF"
+1,Shipping takes forever,I ordered these shoes a week and a half ago and still have not recieved them. I don't know how much longer I am going to have to wait. Your really better off buying them at your nearest retailer of shoes and if they dont have them ask them to order them for you. This is ridiculous. If your expecting a speedy delievery under a week this product may not be for you.
+2,Converse tennis shoes,I purchased 2 pair of Converse Chuck Taylor tennis shoes for my granddaughter's Christmas gift. They were delivered before the projected date and were exactly what the girls wanted. I will not hesitate to order from them again.
+2,love my chucks,"im in love with chucks.i love black and these are my fav, i match them with everything and they always feel comfortable.i cant wear them a lot on the summer cus they burn my feet but other than that, nothing better than my chucks"
+2,Comfortable and Stylish,"My daughter shamed me into wearing these comfortable and stylish shoes, claiming that I was ""dated"" in wearing my regular running shoes. They are comfortable and I receive many compliments."
+2,Converse Rule,The Chuck Taylor converse I ordered from AMAZON meet all my expectations.It is comfortable on my feet and i wear it everyday.
+1,Ripped less than a year later with minimal use,"I wore these shoes to the gym (powerlifting requires flat soles) no more than 4 times a week for 3 hours at a time. After 9 months I was sliding the heal on and the seam ripped (on the opening, between the toe and heal, inside edge).Guess I'll skip the lo top next time."
+2,Something worth considering,"In this innovative novel Wyndham faces todays most intrusive problem, old age, and its cure. A good example of one of the first science fiction novels that aren't merely a diversion but also a peek atthe moralities that might follow those discoveries that at the moment only exist in our imagination. Even though the end is a disappointment, it is appropriate for those who love science fictionas well as those who have under-rated this expanding corner of fiction."
+1,A great disservice.,"While Shaw may have been a gifted playwright, his ""Saint Joan"" did an enormous disservice to the subject: the view it presents of Joan of Arc conflicts with the historical evidence on nearly every point, echoing instead the propaganda of her enemies. In truth, her trial was orchestrated by the English and their clerical allies (and even Shaw admits that the Inquisition overturned the verdict in 1456, shortly after the English were finally driven out of Rouen); nor was Joan a ""rebel"" except in the minds of her political opponents. By dredging up this fraudulent view of La Pucelle, Shaw's play was among the first popular works to undermine the efforts of countless scholars whose research had brought a more truthful view of the issue to light. For an historically accurate version, I would recommend any book by Regine Pernoud, many of which are offered here at Amazon."
+2,GOOD MUSIC!,"After I heard Cheatin' from the Shaft soundtrack, I couldn't wait for Liberty City album to drop. This group has talent! The song line-up on this album is very good and the way their voices harmoniously flow togehter makes for a smooth and easy sound."
+1,"Does not work with current models, DO NOT BUY",This antenna does only work with old school Sirius devices. All Sirius XM devices use a different voltage that the one supported by this antenna. Buy the Pixel PRO-600 instead.
+2,I have never heard a bad Webb Wilder release,"This CD, being his first release, finds him experimenting a little trying to find his signature sound, which, for a long time Webb fan, is a welcome suprise. The CD is 100% Webb, but there are hints of other things here as well, and there is even a noticable Elvis influence in some places. It is in no way an attempt to copy Elvis, though. It is very subtile. Like they were influenced by the same music growing up. That's what I heard, at least.This remastered compilation also sounds great. Some of the best sounding recordings I have heard in a long time. The drums are noticably clear and great sounding.This CD completes my collection. I now own the complete works of Webb Wilder. This CD does not disappoint. It is excellent, and I have never heard a bad Webb Wilder CD. I think that I enjoy it more because it was the last one that I bought, and I can really appreciate the variation on this CD more than if I would have bought it first.He is also great live."
+1,Don't waste your time,"The book starts well( first 20 pages). However, the writing switches from overloaded sentences, to very basic prose all over the place. The author leaves you wondering why the relationship betwen Marc and Uva is so strong.Why does Marc go in search for her. Would not a foreigner taht has been attacked leave the country? And then magicaly Uva appears in the last chapter out of nowhere.Do not waste your time reading this novel."
+2,A Keeper,"This is one of the best musicals of our day. I do have to admit that Gene Kelly's voice by far overpowers all other Tommys that I've heard. However, I believe this guy truly comes in a close 2nd. The voices are truly delightful and make you feel as if you're right there. I do have to admit i'd just buy this cd for this rendision of ""Waiting for my dearie"""
+2,So cute,My god daughter loves tinkerbell and wanted a purple tinkerbell cake for her birthday. This worked out great. It was cheap & very cute!
+1,BUYER BEWARE- does not ship well,This is one of the cutest Tinker Bell candles I could find. I couldn't wait to put it on my daughters Birthday cake. However the 1st one I received had a broken wing. So I contacted CS and they sent me a replacement. But when The 2nd one arrived with a broken wing as well I was very disappointed. When I contacted CS regarding the 2nd candle it was recommended I not have a 3rd one sent (since they don't seem to ship well). So although I received a full refund... I still have no Tinker Bell candle. Buyer beware- This item is fragile and may arrive broken.
+1,Breaks very easily,"When I received the first candle it arrived with one of the wings broken. I quickly contacted Amazon and they sent out a replacement which arrived 3 days before my daughters birthday. Unfortunately, the wing was broken on the replacement as well. Amazon quickly refunded my money so I'm not bitter, but it was disappointing to waste my time and money on a product that obviously does not travel well."
+2,Great country videos from the 80s,"I bought this tape to get the Juice Newton video ""Can't Wait All Night."" Back in the 80s, country videos were scarce, only a handful of songs got the distinction to have an accompanying music video, as it was a relatively new medium. This VHS has 7 classic videos from RCA recording artists. You hardly see these anymore on TV. Alabama's ""There's No Way"" is one of their all-time classics, as is Ronnie Milsap's ""Lost in the 50s Tonight."" The aforementioned Juice Newton song ""Can't Wait All Night"" is awesome, I first saw it on [...]. We also get the Judds' ""Love Is Alive,"" Waylon Jennings' ""America,"" Kenny Rogers' ""morning Desire,"" and Earl Thomas Conley's ""Crowd Around the Corner."" 7 great videos from 7 great country superstars! Let's hope this sees its release on DVD someday--soon!"
+2,I liked all 26 gorean books!,"assasins really does develop the tarl cabot character. i felt that it was a timley installment in the gor series. as usual, norman dives into the natural male/female dominance/submission theme, but i like his opinion."
+1,Too over the top,"Having read every single book in the Gor series, I can honestly say that this is the only one of the early books that I don't like, and can't re-read. Norman does best when the physical action is coming at you fast and furious; not so good when the only action taking place involves complex human interactions.Not only are many of the scenes way over the top, but there were too many characters to keep track of. At times, Tarl Cabot gets lost in the storyline. I simply didn't care enough about many of the minor characters to want to hear much about them.I think it was just a bit too ambitious an undertaking for Norman, and it didn't play into his strengths as a writer. Fortunately, this is the last book of this type."
+1,HOOK PIECE TOTALLY OFF AND UNSYNCHRONIZED,"THE SCREWS WENT IN OKAY, BUT THE HOOK WILL NOT GO ON PROPERLY AND NOW I HAVE TO SEND IT BACK, CALL, OR SPEND MY PERSONAL TIME TO GET IT TO WORK RIGHT. THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS EITHER TO HELP. IT JUST NEEDS TO HOOK ON TO A BAR BUT IT WON'T REACH. A LOT OF HASSLE. DOES AMAZON OR DETECTO CARE TO CONTACT ME AND MAKE ME A SATISFIED CUSTOMER? WE'LL SEE. I AM REQUESTING A PHONE CALL FROM BOTH OR EITHER OF THEM SO THIS PROBLEM CAN BE SOLVED, OR PLEASE COME PICK IT UP AT YOUR EXPENSE."
+2,Exactly what I was looking for!,"I received this scale just last week, and I am happy to report that it is everything I expected. I was sick of spending money on expensive digital (inconsistent) models, that stopped working after only a year or so of use. This unit provides consistent readings at eye level. It was simple to complete assembly of the two main pieces shipped in the box, and was simple to balance (and rebalance as necessary if the scale is moved)."
+1,Unreliable scale,The scale calibrates but then does not weigh accurately from one weighing to the next. I thought this was supposed to be medical grade?!?
+2,This scale is great!,This scale is great. It is very accurate and is also accurate for repeatability. It's easy to read. It came mostly assembled. I only had to screw 2 parts together.I would highly recommend it for anyone that wants accuracy to a quarter pound.
+2,Assembly problem,"This product comes in 2 parts held together with 4 screws. Unfortunately, one of the screw holes was not threaded and I had to tap it out with a 1/4-20 tap. I suppose someone got distracted on the assembly line. I don't think many people would have a tap set on hand to fix this themselves. I suppose I would have simply had to leave one screw off if I didn't cut the threads in the hole. Once I got it together, it worked fine. I prefer digital scales, but home digital scales just don't seem to last more than 6 months. This balance bar scale should last forever."
+2,Reliable with easy setup,Scale arrived quickly and setup was very easy.Setup:1. unwrap two parts2. Connect two parts using 6 large screws3. Attach hook on the bottom - DoneI've had the scale about a week and it is reliable and consistant.
+2,Great scale,"The seller of this item ships for free and they are quite fast getting them out the door. I was worried about installation and the column seemed slightly flimsy at first, but assembly was a snap in spite of not reading the directions very careful, and it seems quite sturdy once assembled.The accuracy itself seems to be great. Like all balances, the accuracy is phenomenal. No stepping on and off and getting wildly different results like with most scales I have had.Definitely worth the price if you are serious about watching your weight."
+2,Memories,"Although the quality of the DVD left a bit to be desired, the memories it brought back were fantastic. I had thought those old moments were never to be seen again, but viewing this DVD allowed me to relive them."
+2,Weekend Excursion Fan Wowed!,"This has to be my favourite WE album. Sam has a great voice & the music is poppy, yet keeps things rocking. These guys are as awesome in concert as in your CD player. Get up & dance!"
+2,THE GREATEST SERVE AND VOLLYER EVER,"THIS BOOK REVEALS HOW MARTINA DEALS WITH ADVERSITY AND STILL COMES OUT TO BE ONE OF THE GREATEST TENNIS PLAYERS EVER. HER RIVARY WITH CHRIS EVERT IS UNSURPASSED AS BEING THE GREATEST RIVARY IN THE HISTORY OF ANY SPORT. THE 1984 US OPEN, 1985 FRENCH OPEN FINAL, 1986 FRENCH OPEN FINALS ALL AGAINST CHRIS EVERT WAS THE GREATEST MOMENT IN TENNIS EVER. WHAT MAKES MARTINA SO GREAT WAS THAT SHE WAS FIGHTING THE FORCES OR NATURE 1. CHRIS EVERT 2. THE FANS ROOTING FOR CHRIS 3. HER PRIVATE LIFE 4. TO BE ACCEPTED AS MARTINA AND THROUGH IT ALL SHE BECAME THE GREAT FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER. EMAIL TIMTENNIS5@EXCITE.COM"
+1,awful,"the perfume came without outer plastic package, as if it had been opened before :(no date of production, no detail description (like citronelol, eugenol, coumarin etc)the paper pack (the box) was deformedvery disappointing purchase. I ordered another perfume the same time from Perfumania - all the above stated points were ok."
+2,Assembly,My 15 year old son couldn't wait for me to get home so he did it by himself and he did a great job. He mechanically inclined so he felt good when it was done.
+1,Uneven and sometimes flawed,"Listening through this survey of the Bach organ works is frustrating. It is by far the worst recorded of those available, regardless of age. In the case of familiar much recorded historical instruments such as the magnificent Freiberg Silbermann organ, it is easy to compare. I suspect it is uninspired placement of microphones that often renders the sound muddy and distant. Jacob sometimes sounds very matter of fact and occasionally downright bad. It is a sloppy production in general, for instance, on Disk 11 track 10 is not the fugue of BWV 545, it is the Largo of the Trio Sonata V! This recording should not be anyone's first choice for the repertory."
+2,Bach Organ Works on original organs,121 organ tracks or works on 16 CDs has to be spaced out in about six days. The music is so restful I found myself dowsing. The price for a new set through Amazon was right. Bach organ hymns made Luther.
+2,Soccer Training: Excellent Soccer DVDs,Four dynamic soccer programs that are almost a guaranteefor individual and team improvement! Put together very well!The goalie DVD really rocks!Soccer Coaching:Schupak's Soccer 6 Pack DVD SetFor just a few dollars you get 2 more soccer DVDs by Marty Schupak in this popular set.
+2,Soccer Drills Thouroughly Organized! Quality Explanations As Well!,These four programs were part of the 6 set I bought.All have valuable soccer tips that will give coaches achance to make practices exciting.
+1,An Alagna That We Have No Heard,Well let's start with Alagna's darkened voice. I think Roberto may be developing Carreras-Itis. This is cartainly a different sounding Roberto Alagna that I have ever heard. His middle is muddy and his top doesn't ring like in the past. I like the selection of songs including a song he wrote for this album. Not all the arrangements are tradtional (some even being on the ridiculous side) and maybe this makes his efforts a little tainted. In the liner notes Roberto comments on his approach to some of the songs. He admits he tries to sound like a pop singer (i.e. White Christmas-what a butcher job). On other songs he was a tenor. Even that doesn't add up to much. Tenor fans and Alagna fans will be very disappointed with his singing. I was. This album will let him iclude himself as one of the elading tenors in the post Domingo/Pavarotti/ and Carreras era. His Sacred Aria album is much better than this one.
+2,great,it was fun educational in side is a whole new world where you learn to spend save and shop and I gave it to my sister and she loved it you can also go online at neopets.com and if you have a neopet accont you get a rare virtule item.
+2,Loved it!,Loved this book--inspirational and creative! Makes me want to do more with my digital photos! I found the discussion on using image editing software to be particularly helpful and simple. Great ideas for projects in this book--things I never would have thought of on my own. Great resource for beginner digital scrapbookers!
+2,Coast salish essays,my son was convinced that this book would not ever be available so he was very pleased with it and I was pleased because I received it in a timely manner and it was in great condition.
+1,Very noisy,"I loved the old Jenga game and Uno and thought...wow...a game that has both! After receiving it, the tiles were made out of cheap plastic and when the tower collapsed, it was extremely loud. I ended up donating it to Good Will."
+2,Healing From Heaven,"Healing From Heaven is a to-the-point book on the subject of God's power to heal our bodies from all types of sickness, today. The author, Lilian B. Yeomans, an MD, is both encouraging and persuasive and helps her readers come to their own undoubting conclusion that God is both willing and able to heal them and make them whole in every way.This little 134 page book is a powerful tool for those who need physical and/or mental healing and for those seeking it for others."
+1,"This is NOT John Williams, the composer and conductor!","This is John Williams, the guitarist. There is no way anyone listening to this would ever confuse this with John Williams, the composer and conductor, unless all the other music someone listens to is Rock and other music to grow pimples by."
+1,Total Waste of Money!,"I bought this box to store my old sketchbooks in. I was misled by another reviewer who claimed that the box was dust and water-proof, THIS IS FALSE! The cover is cheap plastic that pops into the base by two bulb-shaped hinges. There are large, open gapes between the cover and the base when it's closed, offering absolutely no protection from dust and moisture whatsoever. The handles broke the first time I lifted it (cheap plug-in type connector / hinge). The only thing this box is good for is a trash-can."
+1,Advantus Letter/Legal Plastic File Box.,Found another file box just as good with out the handle for only $8.00 instead of the amount Advantus. Returned the box
+1,Handles break with ease,"The notch where you insert the handle will break fairly quickly. I was using this product to store wires and other small electrical tools, weighing in no more than 6 pounds. After a week of use, (and only picking up the box twice), I heard a crack and saw that a piece of the rim broke off, and now the handle does not stay in place. I can only imagine what happens when you fill up this organizer with paper, which is much more heavier and denser..."
+1,Not what the title says,"I was looking for a source that would contain actual factual information on chemistry. This book is nothing but a long, absurd joke."
+2,The Best Diffuser on the Market,"I have had my Stick Scents for 6 months and it is still going strong, and gives a delightful fragrance to my office. It is better than the other chemically ones I have smelled."
+2,The Best of the Tuna Helpers,"All the Tuna Helpers are excellent, but the Tetrazzini is the best in my view. Oddly, the one package I used of my shipment from Amazon did not have the extraordinary flavor of the one I purchased in our local store. Since my original purchase, my local store does not carry the Tetrazzini Tuna Helper. I am willing to accept that the one package I purchased from Amazon was not a true sample of the excellent Tetrazzini put out under the Tuna Helper label. Since the product is, I assume, made the same way each time, I expect the balance of the boxes I purchased to exhibit the same flavor as the first box I purchased from my local store."
+2,"A Good Read, but not Gibbons' Best Novel","I am a big Kaye Gibbons fan, but I found this book to be a little weaker than the rest. The character development (usually a Gibbons strength) was not great. The book rambled a little bit. All that being said, ""mediocre"" Kaye Gibbons writing is still phenomenal by any standard."
+2,Highly affecting if somewhat romanticized,"As a Southern woman and the daughter of a schizophrenic, I read this book with particular interest. In places I was amazed to find my experiences described exactly, and the book was always affecting and detailed. However, coming from a situation in which the family came to economic ruin, and lives were destroyed by mental illness, I found the book in some ways too comfortable. A lucky family indeed that is gifted with the money, the isolated farmhouse, and the hired help to manage Maggie's illness the way it is managed! And lucky family whose mother's illness --as we are told at the very beginning of the novel -- is cured. Still, I admired the plainness with which Gibbons told her story, and the fact that she was not tempted -- as the author of _The Daughter of the Queen of Sheba_ was -- into pitching a parent's catastrophic mental illness as an empowering experience."
+1,From crazy mom to Stepford wife....which is worse,"Well I can't say that this was the best book I read. It was definately a fine book. Fine being Ok not good but not horrible. It was an easy read with nothing to miss seeing as Gibbons pushes everything down your throat. Not much thinking needed for this one. I would have liked to see more of what a child sees in a mother. Not what a commercial says one should be. If the book had gone into more depth and actualy painted the characters with lives outside of Hattie's I might have found it more interesting. For a mediocre read about woman who goes from insane woman with passions to a Stepford Wife whom Jesse Helms himself would be proud of, pick this book up. If it doesn't sound good your money is better put to laundry or a good CD."
+1,Under developed characters,"The character development was poor and insufficient, almost like the author tried to disguise the identity of them. As far as what was there, it was accurate, from my experience with people suffering from a bi-polar disorder but I wouldn't look here for any great insights. Worth a read if you don't have anything else handy because it is a fast read, but I've read short stories that were better thought out."
+2,Moving story,"Sights Unseen is a moving story about a young girl who has a mother who is mentally ill, and by all accounts, unable to have a real relationship with her daughter. The yearning for the closeness young Hattie wanted with her mother, Maggie, is only too heartbreaking. This book not only shows how hard it is for Hattie to deal with her mother's emotional dips, but for her brother, Freddy, as well as her father. Pearl, the loving housekeeper, sometimes seemed to be the life preserver that kept the family afloat. She's a likable character, and it's too bad you don't know more about her. The only complaint I have about the book, or Kaye Gibbons as an author in particular, is the fact that there is not more dialoge in the book. The story is there, but there should be more interaction and depth between the characters."
+2,As described,The product was delivered to me as described. Got what I wanted. A sturdy dowel. Who could complain about that?
+2,Price is right and it is a good stock replacement,There isn't much to say. It's a quality replacement for the thrifty buyer. Don't go to the dealership when you can just buy one of these.
+1,Wrong One,I ordered the wrong year for my 2011 Ford Ranger pick up truck. so had get right one a different site.
+1,You can do better,"I ordered this sight unseen, and unfortunately cannot recommend other similar dictionaries. However, I found that this dictionary had significant gaps in the vocabulary covered. The cover boasted of coverage of insurance terms, but failed to include fairly basic insurance terms such as Hoechentschaedigungsgrenze (indemnification limit). Further, what listings the book does contain can best be described as bare bones. The entries indicate the gender of nouns, but do not include phoenetic pronounciations or suffixes for plural forms. I found the book to be of little assistance in my work. When I return to the market for such a dictionary, I will search for better option."
+2,"Lisa Daggs""love is the bottom line""",You have to get this CD Lisa Daggs is GREAT...have to hear it to believe it
+2,"Great exhaust for the price, fits 1993-2001 Cherokees","This kit actually fits 1993-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ's, not 93-98 as the description above may say. It's a great basic replacement cat-back kit. It's no Borla, but you're not paying Borla prices either. The only parts that you may need that do not come with the kit are two metric 10mm 1.5 thread pitch bolts - and that is only if you have a 2000-2001 Cherokee. The exhaust sounds great, a little more bass to it, but no drone or rattles. Very easy install, removing the old rusty exhaust is always the hardest part.One other helpful note - if you have to replace any of the exhaust hangers on your Cherokee due to rust (the rear one in particular), they can be hard to find outside of a Jeep dealer. NAPA tends to carry them however."
+2,Great sounding muffler,Just what I wanted. A replacement for the original exhaust (that was rusted out) that sounded just alittle louder. This exhaust sounds perfect without being excessive. The bolt-on system was pretty straight forward but I did replace my catalytic converter as well.
+2,Excellent system for the money,"I purchased this kit to replace the stock exhaust on my 1998 XJ.Amazon had the best price I could find so I went ahead and ordered it along with a Magnaflow Cat.Shipping was amazing, had it at my door in two days.Installation was more or less painless. The hardest part was taking the old exhaust system off. For this I would suggest using a recip-saw or an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel. In this case I used a recip-saw.Mounting it was easy, just a matter of attaching the clamps and tightening them down. If you have one, I would suggest using an impact driver to do this. It would cut the time needed to install this considerably.The exhaust sounds great at idle and really opens up when you give it some gas. All in all a great product, we'll see how well it holds up to the Ohio winters though. I'll update if anything changes.*Bottom Line*Awesome kit, easy install, use a recip saw and impact driver if you have one."
+2,Great.,As advertised. Took a half hr. to install. Nothing to it. My local car repair shops wanted $250 for it in addition $180-$250 in labor. Omg. I saved $300 doing the job myself and not paying the markup. Works well am I do not regret it.
+2,dynomax super turbo exhaust,"it fit good. took only about 30 mins to put on. little quiter than i wanted,( but for the price can't beat it ).it is getting a littler louder everyday i drive it, starting to burn some of the glass packing out."
+2,Great pair,"The muffler and tailpipe came well packaged and included all of the necessary hardware to make installation a breeze. If you are a Jeep XJ owner in need of an exhaust upgrade, this is the one for you."
+2,Bang for the Buck,My muffler on my 2000 Cherokee was starting to leak. This kit is the lowest cost one I could find. It took ~ 1.5 hours to remove to old one and ~ 10 minutes to install the new one. Did not need the flange piece. Sounds ~ the same as the OEM. Wonder if I can get 9+ years out of it like the OEM. (The rest of the Jeep may rust out long before)
+2,Great system for the price...,"Nice exhaust System especially for the price, but my stupid son decided he didn't like it after about a year and ripped it out and put up a cherry bomb held up by a coat hanger. He said it was rattling on the rear, but his jeep has a tank skid guard that affects the fit. He also said that one of the mounts rusted off, but he has taken his Cherokee four wheeling a lot and I think the hard bouncing and bumps may affect the durability on the tailpipe."
+2,"Dynomax 17340, Jeep Cherokee","Geart system!!!,this is my second one on my JeepVery easey install, just cut the old one off with sawzall.Comes with everything you need except the metric bolts.Just go down to the local hardware and get stainless.Love the stainless tip, polish it up with a little rubbing compound and looks great.Good deep sound and just loud enough for me.Thanks,RR"
+2,If you like Vaughn Williams ...,"this is a must have recording. Excellent performances led by the conductor most associated with the composer. You all know the ""Thomas Tallis"" and the ""Greensleves"", but RVW was so much more. Listen to the Third Symphony ... a quiet elegy for the generation lost to WWI. Good stuff."
+1,WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT,"I have watched this show from day one and boy was I disappointed with the Series Finale, what a crappy job they did with the finale. I wish I would not have wasted my money on this one.Just me SD"
+1,Disappointed,The music on this CD was not what I thought it would be. It might appeal to some tastes but to me it was primitive and not pleasant for listening. I returned the CD.
+2,Laura Fans Will Love It,"This concert is a little of a roller coaster ride. Bothe the audio sound quality of her voice and the musical quality oscillate between outstanding and mediocre. The high points are the electric version of ""Gloria"" at the end and a spectacular version of her own written masterpiece ""I wish we could be alone"" """"Ti Amo is also good. The opening ""Lucky One "" and ""Satisfaction"" are dissapoionting I have to make this evalution as a die hard Laura an in the 80's and 90's. I don't know why the audio quality of her voice reproduction varies from excellent to lousy from song to song but it does. This tape is also a moving story of her personality which Branigan fans will appreciate much I do"
+2,America's Shame,"As a Veteran, I am apalled and sickened by the contents of this book. If even a small percentage of the allegations outlined in this book are true; this has to be America's greatest shame. Abandoning those who fought and served in harm's way for their country is inexcusable.The first half of the book seems to be all about explaining the abandoning of our POWs, which has taken place since WWI, and establishing the credentials of the Communist official who provided most of the ""facts."" It requires a lot of concentration to wade through all the facts and dates. The second half deals with the ""nuts and bolts"" of the abandonments and methods of attempts to cover it all up. The government agencies involved includes almost every DOD and Security agency in our frderal government along with most members of congress and the executive branch. Fascinating but disgusting.Man up and bring our Heroes home."
+2,Vietnam Pows-still missing,"I find ""Betrayed"" to be the best publicly available report on Vietnam era POWs. I speak as a former career Intelligence officer, Marine Corps Captain who served in Vietnam, and as an advisor to the Select Committee of the US Senate, which in 1990 was charged with looking into the POW/MIA disaster.Dr. Douglass brings impressive credentials to this book. He is a leading authority on Soviet era nuclear, biological , and chemical warfare, having taught on these matters at Johns Hopkins. He worked for Paul H. Nitze, former Secretary of the Navy, Ambassador, and confident of several U.S. Presidents.The POW/MIA question is complicated. Dr. Douglass is superb in his making sense of this complex mess. 'BETRAYED"" is well worth a close read, if one has a serious interest in this dark history. The POW question is important today, as the Russians used many US POWs, mostly pilots, for complex medical experiments to create ""Manchurian candidates"", affect and change behavior."
+1,Joseph D. Douglass is out of touch with reality,"This whole book is ridiculous. Instead of wasting tons of space and loads of my time, I'll wrap it up quickly: What Douglass purports to be true in his book, i.e., the transfer of US POWs to the Soviet Union via Czechoslovakia could not have happened. Look at the timeline. Douglass would have rational people believe that the Soviets would use the Czechs to transfer US POWs at the same time the Soviets INVADED Czechoslovakia. So, let's see - the evil KGB would enlist the help of the same people they were CRUSHING? Come on. This is ridiculous and shows that anyone can get a book published."
+2,Ryuichi Sakamoto Piano Works,"Chitose Okashiro does a fantastic job playing my favorite Ryuichi Sakamoto piano pieces. The CD was water damaged and it still sounded perfect (purchased used with the warning that it was damaged, but played fine). For pianists, most of Ryuichi Sakamoto's sheet music is available on his web site with the unfortunate exception of 'A Flower Is Not A Flower'."
+1,Bratty heroine,"Others have mentioned the heroine is a brat, and she truly is. I'm half-way through and dislike her immensely. Shouldn't I like her by page 156, and be rooting for her and the gorgeous hero? I feel bad that Quin is going to end up with this awful woman. This isn't the worst book I've ever read, but there are so many better ones! The plot sounded fun to me and Quin isn't an alpha male, but still likeable enough. Its Maddie. She slaps him. She makes fun of him. She has atrocious manners. She's insufferable!"
+1,Angry Heroine vents on Spineless Male,"Not one of the authors better novels. The heroine is angry and unlikeable. The hero mistakes her anger for flirting. Zero chemistry, trite plot. Skip this one."
+1,Disappointed,"I was very disappointed in this book. I like the author and bought the book with very high expectations which were not met. I did find that the book is an older one with a spruced up cover, however, being that the book is a period piece, I didn't mind that much. However, I COULD NOT get past the heroine. Maddie was a hateful, spiteful, vindictive sort and I lost all respect for the hero because he seemed to love that about her."
+1,Too much talk and no bark . . .,I was very disappointed with this book. I found the heroine to be too childish and tedious; she fought over everything and after a while it became annoying. His brother Rafael should have been the hero - he had more guts!
+2,historical ballet footage,Great historical DVD! - chance to see those stars in motion that you've only seen in still photos. Check out the technique - Dudinskaya as Odile and Cahbukiani in Flames of Paris! Also footage of the only time Plisetsakya and Ulanova appeared together on stage in the Fountain of Bakhchisarai.
+1,Author's God is still too small.,"This book was somewhat of a disappointment. The author started out well by describing a number of God types that are accepted by many, but don't really exist.Unfortunately, when it came to explaining the God that he thought did exist, he went straight to the ""New Testament"" of the Bible, and limited his views to a rather fundamental Christian concept. He ignored the other valid religious ideas and stuck to the ""guilty until proven innocent"" point of view of most of the Christian world. An infinite Creator/Creation cannot be understood by any limited idea, especially one that insists on taking scriptural writing literally."
+2,"""Your God is Too Small"" will lift your spirits","This has been a favorite of mine since it first came out. J. B. Phillips is a Bible scholar who writes in a way a lay person can grasp his meaning. ""Your God Is Too Small"" has helped to mold my idea of a loving, inclusive God. I would say this book played a big part in making me a better Christian. I recommend it for Youth and up. Amust have in Christian publications."
+2,"Don't label, box and bury God","This book will show you how we all want to define God as we want to, not as God wants. You will see yourself in the pages of this book and hopefully, you will make an honest effort to rise above your restrictive defintion of God. If so, it will have expanded your understanding of your world. This is a good book for a class in spirituality to discuss."
+2,What can go wrong,It's a stylus for a PDA. It's black and round and about four inches long.. Has a fitting on one end to clip in properly. It fits. There is really not a lot that can go wrong with this item.It arrived in a very timely manor. In other words perfect what more can I say.
+2,as expected,arrived on schedule. I felt lucky to find for sale an item that i thought was already phased out. allows me to add more years to use of my palm m515
+1,Don't buy it!,"Zero. That's how many stars this gets. Why? There is a ream of evidence suggesting that this entire EP was taken from draft to final cut in one ... afternoon.... I previewed ""Baby's Got a Temper"" ... The wonderfully creative lyrics play out again and again: ""We love rohypnol. She's got rohypnol. We take rohypnol. She's got rohypnol. This baby's got a temper. You'll never get her.""Prodigy has produced quite a bit of good material, most of which has little or no actual message. ..."
+1,For whom the bell tolls--for fans of thier back catalogue,"This single, and most likely (though it saddens me to say it) the album from which it originates [Always Outmanned...], is dissapointing. This statement is only for those who love Experience and feel that the Prodigy peaked with Music For the Gilted Generation--folks who were introduced to the Prodigy via Fat of the Land will probably love it. It's got plenty of ...slurred ""singing"" by Keith Flint and mediocre beats that compliment it very well. I've been waiting many years for signs of a return to the powerful, compelling, and complex beats of old, and it looks like I might have to just give up. My catalogue of 15+ Prodigy lps and eps might not be getting any new friends any time soon."
+1,Good News: They're Back. Bad News: It's a Lackluster Single,"The below reviews make me wonder if they heard the same song I did. Five years since their international smash ""The Fat of the Land,"" electronic punkers Prodigy return with ""Baby's Got a Temper,"" a curiously muted comeback of a single. Though not awful, the beats and groove sound very 1997; a mid-tempo dance rocker with no surprises. I can't pinpoint what else is wrong with this single, but it looks like it could use a serious remix or maybe more production. The good news is that the band announced that their next album won't be around until early 2003, giving Prodigy ample time to beef up their sound and come up with better material than this."
+1,The album better be better,"This song was ok, but if that is what the whole album will sound like I will be pissed. They take a five year break and come up with this for a first single? Considering the time they have had, this song is a disgrace. I am thankful for the instrumental version cuz Keiths singing in it ruins the whole thing."
+2,Just what'd you'd expect.,If you're a fan of the prodigy already you'll definitely like this single. I don't know why people are putting it down so much though I do agree just as with Firestarter Kieths vocals do get annoying which is why the instrumental version is a must. My only criticism is that htis single is exaclty just what you'd expect and nothing different.. hopefully we'll hear a new sound from the prodigy with the release of their upcoming album.
+2,Need to give Prodigy a break....,"Everyone seems to hate this single but I really like it and I have gotten my roommate into liking prodigy just because of this single. I would agree that it is a bit lacking but I wouldn't guess that they've been trying to make a cd for 6 years, guys. They have to have gone vacation or just a break in general after the Dirtchamber sessions came out. So I would say that's a bit unfair to make that claim. Anyways I'm a diehard prodigy fan and own almost every single song they've put out (except the What Evil Lurks E.P) and I would suggest anyone who is like me to pick up this single."
+2,the only horse book needed,"Having been a horse trainer and riding instructor for the past 20 years, this is the best book I have found to use for both new horse owners and riders. it should be a ""have to"" for all horse people."
+2,"Helpful, insightful","I bought this book to help a very dear person who was going through difficult times. Before giving it to her I read it, I could not put it away, helped me a lot making me understand many things about people that are related to alcholics by family, friendship or work."
+1,Mostly filler,"System of a Down's debut album seemed hopeful. An unique sociopolitical hardcore album with a bit of room for improvement. Unfortunatly the improvement never came. The follow up album, Toxicity, contains a few singles and simple filler tracks. The political lyrics suggested by the band title have been toned down (probably to broaden the audience) as well as the rock. Very disappointing."
+2,THIS CD TOXICITY IS THE BEST,THIS CD IS PURE MEDAL GENIOUS THE WAY THEY USE THIER VOICES AND SO ON. THE SONG DEER DANCE IS THE BEST SONG ON THE ABLM TOXICITYTHIS SONG DIDNT TURN ME ON TILL THE 09/11/01 HAPPEND IT WAS THE PERFICT SONG FOR A MACRAMEDIA VIDEO THAT I DID IT REALLY SPONSERD THE EMOTION THAT WAS FELT WHILE THE ATTACKS WERE HAPPENING. THIS IS THE BEST CD AND SO IS THE FIRST. BEST OF THE BEST
+2,System on an Up,"This album is just amazing. System of a Down are definately a band we are going to hear a lot about in the not so distant future. Toxicity is quite different to their self titled debut, the music and vocals are much better, this is definately a band whom has musically matured.This is a very strong album, Serj Tankians lyrics are good but it is his vocal style which captures my attention. These songs are suprisingly catchy and Serj's range shines out, the guitar and drum work are commendable as well.This album is definately worth picking up. The strongest tracks are ""Prison Song"", ""Forest"" and ""Chop Suey"". The only weak track is ""Jet Pilot"" which really is why i did not give this album 5 stars.System of a Down are definately on an up."
+1,Interesting!!,"Well I do like the music for the most part, it's well thought out in places. However what drives me nuts about this cd is that I don't think the band as a whole can think of more than 5 words per song. I mean come on, I mean come on, I mean come on I mean come on. See, that drove you nuts and so will this cd after a few listens. They constantly say the same thing over and over again. A note to System boys, PLEASE WRITE MORE LYRICS WITH YOUR SONGS!!!!!!!!. The music rocks and the production is very good, just write some more meaningful lyrics please!!2 Stars may be a bit tough I'll admit, but these guys have something here and they should really try and explore it a bit more on the lyrics side of things as it would truly be awesome then. I'm sure they could tweak it a bit without losing the humor that really is System's secret weapon."
+1,Terrible,"This is just terrible...I bought the CD after hearing ""Chop Suey"" and ""Aerials"" over and over and over again on the radio and thinking that maybe this band had grown up a little bit. But no, it's still mostly pointless thrash to even more pointless lyrics. A few bright spots shine through - ""Atwa"" and ""Toxicity"" actually have melodies, which is a welcome departure from the noise that permeates the rest of the album.I guess it's rough being a heavy metal kid these days. I mean, Tool is practically the only decent band out there, and they don't exactly put out zillions of albums. But there's gotta be something better than Korn and System of a Down, yeesh."
+2,Drowning the sorrow in sweet song,All the world Ive seen before me passing by. wow. May i take a moment to say thanks for these words you sing. Today was my first time to have the pleasure of hearing song #9. I havent stopped since. Is it bad to listen to the same song over and over. i dont care. i could just get lost in my rage and pain thinking of all we lose each and every day. we may all be helpless in what happens in this world so accept it and let go of everything holding you back. peace
+1,Could be better,"I love soad and I was really looking forward to the followup. I heard chop suey on the radio and I got it the same week it came out. While the songs are very well written, it lacks the flow and the energy from the first album. Perhaps I had listened to the debut a bit too much, but I felt they took a little too much time with this one."
+2,Album of the Year,"System of a Down's s/t debut was an album that totally blew me away. It is among my top 10 fav. albums of all time. That was the year 1998, and it has been 3 years since SOAD has blessed us with their musical goodness, and now 3 years later SOAD has dropped Toxicity. Toxicity has picked up right where s/t left off. The same unexpected time changes and death-metal-like intensity is what SOAD is all about. Serj is sounding better than ever with his distinct hardcore growls, and Daron Malakian returns as one of the industry's most talented guitarists. Toxicity is the album of the year....plain and simple...nothing will top this album.Tracks of note--- Prison Song, Needles, Deer Dance, Chop Suey! ATWA, Science, Toxicity, Psycho and Ariels"
+2,one of the best metal bands ever,"I have had the first soad album sense it came out and i got this the day it came out. toxicity is defently different from the self title album it faster more hard core and less of darons awsome solos, and the chop suey song is the only song like that pretty much (which is a good thing cuase that is way to acoustic for soad0 the rest of the stuff is pretty good. system of a down is the future of music."
+2,"Toxicity!! Great name, Great CD!!","In the past 6 months I havn't bought a better CD than this. Toxicity has it all! From hard hitting riffs to slow and soulful melodic sounds. One of the only CD's I can listen to back-to-back non-stop for hours...From the decieving Prison Song intro, to the wierd but wonderful lyrical content on Psycho, this album has it all. I urge everyone to grab a copy from your nearest record store and play it loud, I assure you all, you won't be dissapointed!!"
+2,From a fan since day 1,"This is probably the most original recording I have heard in the past year since their self-titled debut, which might I add should not be forgotten because in it is System of a Down's original hard rock sound. blah blah blah, don't want to bore you guys, this CD is for those of you who are tired of buying those rock cds that all sound alike, this one is a lot more than can be summarized in the genre of rock. blah blah blah go buy it, or pirate it, whatever your thing is. and get their first cd afterwards"
+2,Toxicity- Intelligent Punk Metal,"Toxicity is easily one of the best releases of the year, in any genre. System of a down has taken heavy metal and interlaced it with melody and arabic influences to create an entirely new and different sound. It is heavy metal, so the faint hearted may find it a little hard to get past the sheer heaviness of the album. Daron and Serj's lyrics are at times very direct (""Prison Song,"" ""Deer Dance,"" and definetly ""Bounce"") and at other times quite mysterious (""Toxicity,"" ""Chop Suey""). Overall, a great album. They showed heaps of promise and their excellent but occasionally poor debut, and delivered on every sliver of it. Very highly recomended. High points on the album include ""Chop Suey!"", ""Prison Song,"" ""Aerials"", and ""Shimmy."""
+2,Big Bill's #27 of 2001,"This is NOT nu metal. I repeat, this is not nu metal. This is not to be categorized with commercial creampuffs such as Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, and Disturbed. I can not stand those bands. I almost didn't buy this CD because I feared it would sound like Godsmack. This is not nu metal. This is good intelligent brainy metal. This is heavy and brutal, yet sophisticated in the same sense. It's a cross of Black Sabbath, The Dead Kennedy's,Faith No More's Angel Dust and Tool. NOT Linkin Park. Best songs are The Prison Song, Chop Suey, and Deer Dance. If you can't stand commercialized junk/rap metal like Crazy Town, and are in need of something real, buy this CD."
+2,Great Live,I saw them on Pledge of a Legence Tour with Lincin Park Slipknot and Static X they were great it was head banging thrshing and also very loud I brought this album after the show and liked it but was dissapointed.
+2,System of a Down/Toxicity,"I would recomend this to any system of a down fan or any rock fans, it has great songs, my 3 favorites on it are Toxicity, Chop Suey, and Prison Song."
+2,System Of A Down - Toxicity,"Good album! I liked this album alot. Good and pretty heavy to my tastes. My favorites are in the top 5. There sinlges like ""Chop Suey"" - This song was decent, good guitars in it. And the other ""Toxicity"", that song was just straight off the hook, drums and guitars were bangin. This whole cd is bangin, I like there whole sound on this album, System Of A Down knows how to make good tracks. Check this album out!!!My Top 5 Songs1.Prison Song2.Shimmy3.Toxicity4.Psycho5.Needles"
+2,Undeniably familier,SOAD are so skilled and crafted in originality that they make hybrid metal and punk with a poiniant attack on politics have a new and resounding vessal.Unattainably superb the sounds this band makes are all their own. Try your best you will never begin to mistake them for another band.The title of my review only states that while being unlike thier first album this album still rocks so greatly. I myself also liked thier first album more but the highlights of this album even up and make me scream thier words in my car as I drive.I'd love to thank Serj and the boys for making such awesome and innovative music. Bless you guys!
+2,An excellent follw-up,"For those who know System of a Down from their self titled debut this album is an all love and respects due follw-up.System offer a rich, thick and unique blend of raw talent and fast paced passion. Taking an original spin on a metal-punk(even dare I say ""carnival"") fusion, System encourage thier listener to cast aside commercialism and purely enjoy what diffrences free-thinking can promote.System of A Down push the envelope of originality and remain a powerhouse for the future of rock music."
+2,Best album of 2002,"There is no doubt that this album will have heads banging all over the world. If you listen to this second cd of this band (Toxicity), you will truly understand where this generation of rock bands is going. I don`t quite know what category this band (System Of A Down) fits into, maybe it's Nu-metal. For me, this album is simply the best albun of 2002. Serj Tankian with his naive and socially conscious lyrics and hypnotic weird vocal style is destined to become the Bono (U2 vocal) of Nu-metal. This Armenian album will make you hear a style of music that you will not find anywhere else. There are parts in some of the songs that are slower and then when you least expect they change into a heavy, head-banging style. I wish to see this Armenian band playing live here in So Paulo but it will take a long time, because the album has just been released. I suggest you give this cd a try, and when you find out that you love it, spread the sickness to your friends."
+2,An all-timer,Short and sweet since everything has already been said. One of the best rock releases the past 25 years. What an album
+2,This may be System of a Down's best effort: Toxicity,"Much better than ""Hypnotize,"" maybe not with sales but quality, ""Toxicity"" was definitely worth the listen. A fierce rollercoaster can describe the experience with this album.The reason that I gave System of a Down's second effort 4 stars, which is still good, is because of parts of ""Chop Suey"" and ""ATWA."" It's indisputable truth is that lyrics about ""self-righteous suicide"" and lyrics that speak of a religious matter that isn't correctly grasped (Chop Suey) has a negative connotation, and I don't like to think that anything like that track was overrated; I'm not sure why an aspect of ""ATWA"" seemed like a dead man walking (I don't feel/eat anymore).Most of the rhythms on this album were exquisitely done and are fun to listen to like ""Bounce,"" ""Psycho"" and ""Deer Dance."" Of course, weird lyrics are presented. Most of the album is fast paced, but at times, rhythms slow down.Overall, ""Toxicity"" is an intriguing masterpiece."
+2,great CD,"This CD is great. The band is made up of Daron who is a great guitar player, Shavo a good bass player, Serj a amazing singer/song writer, and John who is an exceptional drummer. This CD has most of System of a Down's good songs like Pshyco, Chop Suey, Toxcicity, and The Prison Song. I actually cant think of a bad song on the whole CD. Soad is very unigue. There isnt a band out there that can match Soads unigue style and sound. There is absolutely nothing like System of a Down. Once you hear some SOAD music you will be singing it for days or even weeks. System of a Down even touches on political content. Their music is meaningfull. They arent just one of those bands that go out there and just scream about nothing. They are amazing. This is a MUST BUY for anybody that likes hard rock or metal!"
+2,Best album ever,"This album has got to be my favorurite album in the world - from my favourite band in the world. They absolutely rock, the music has great lyrics and meaningful music. Recommend it if you like Linkin Park and Slipknot!"
+2,Toxicity ROX !,"Well I presumed nothing would top System's self depute album...I was wongs. 'Toxicity' is THE BEST heavy/rock album I have ever listened. Tracks such as ATWA and X touch an more of a sensitive side of the band, but dont worry, they keep their natural stile of playing in every track. Other tracks such as 'Arto' remind us where the band had originated from, Armenia with the insturment used 'doodook' (also originated from Armenia). This is very commendable for a foreign band to I'd recomend this album to anyone that appreciates good music."
+2,A Great Follow up to the self titled cd!,The new System of a down cd is great carring over the same lyrical style of the first album but the music is much harder and packs an even more powerful punch. The musical work and devolpoed lyrics make this cd a definate best release of the year. Make sure to buy the limeted edition with the bonusd footage. All in all a great cd and definatly worth the buy.
+2,Slightly under SOAD's first album,"This is a great sophomore album, but it's not really as spectacular as the self-titled first album. I mean, the lyrics are still significant, and the music still heavy and enlightening, but there does seem to be a bit repetition that goes on in some of these songs. And unlike the first album, the second half of the songs do seem to get tiring afterwards. But still, I admire SOAD and I admire this album. The best songs have to be ""Aerials,"" ""Bounce,"" ""Psycho,"" ""Prison,"" and ""Chop Suey."" Still, not their greatest album, but it still a likable effort."
+2,The Dead Kennedys of our generation?,"It might just be! That means a hell of alot too. It's a shame that that this band is labled 'nu-metal', becuase honestly, this is the most punk rock thing I've heard in a while. Hell, even the singer makes me think of good ol' Jello. I'm not a big fan of radio suppourt but this band diserves it. Some of the best lyrics in mainstream rock.Thumbs up"
+2,One of the best cd's EVER made,"I LUV this band and these songs. My friend introduced me to this band, and after the first song i as absoloutely hooked. Wierd enough for kids, loud enough for teens, and heavy enough for adults, this cd will make anyone who listnes to it absoloutley LOVE it. There are a few songs that are a bit ""bad"" shall we say (some pretty heavy swearing), but the rest of the songs are absoloutely wonderful."
+2,Even more amazing,"This album is even more amazing than the last album. If you liked ""System of a Down"" at all, pick up ""Toxicity"". All the songs here are awesome. They are both heavier and more beautiful than the songs on the last album. And all those anoying voice cracks of Serj are gone in this album. It rocks!"
+1,Poltical dullness,"In this pathetic excuse of a cd and this band is nothing more than a public enemy/RATM (Which I Don't like either except their first album), Rip-Off without the honest truth of the worldIf this band is against america, then play someplace elseDull and uninspired.Nu Metal is Garbage"
+1,I just dont get it,"uummmm this is disturbingly bad. This music is what you find in 10 year old bratty kids' rooms along with other loser bands like Linkin Park, Limp Bizzkit, and Green Day.It makes me laugh every time i see SOAD labeled as rock/hard rock. I dont think so. They are nu-metal mixed with some weird Arabic rapping. If you want hard rock get some Alice In Chains.The only ok song is Toxicity. At least they sing and dont try to sound Arabic.So if you like Linkin Park, Limp Bizzkit, and even 50 Cent you might like this. If you like ANY kind of rock you'll probably hate this."
+1,Worse than I thought it could ever get,One of the worst collection of sounds ever slopped onto a disc. Utterly terrible.
+1,toxicity,Never received this item and no response when I emailed this person. I have put in for a refund.Laurie
+1,Non-Existent,The order was never shipped out. I contacted the seller a week after the cd was supposed to ship and have yet to receive a response.
+1,Miserable,"A faint excuse for hard rock, in any case, would surpass System of a Down's awful music, and their CD ""Toxicity"" is no exception. The song that is the CD's namesake has no identifiable beat. Chop Suey is half-assed. Half of the remaining songs are worth little. There is not a track on Toxicity that is worth anyone's time. System of a Down, a bad band in any case, has not had much luck in displaying their apparently quasi-mystical musical talent, and it remains to be seen how anyone can enjoy System of a Down's music-that which lacks tone, feeling, or any sense of emotion."
+2,Not thier best,This cd was not thier best but it did have some hard hitting lyrics. If I was you I would still buy it.
+2,LOVE IT,"I am a thirty-six year old female, and never thought I will love rock..But I must admitt I was wrong...I love these guys.Toxicity is awesome !Love youSerj"
+2,Simply Amazing,"System of a Down have grown since their last CD, making one move that always surprises me in the upmost way- they removed the Parental Advisory Sticker. That is especially good for because - although I don't mind it - I'd rather there be no swearing, as I see it as pointless and just to get immature kids to listen to your music. That aside, I'll talk about the Album.Musically this CD- although a tad softer than their self titled- is very heavy, and exceptionally good. The vocals are equally as heavy, although pleasingly weird in some parts. The lyrics tackle things from the Prison System (Prison Song), to Spousal Abuse leading to suicidal (Chop Suey!) to Cocaine Crazed Groupies attempting to change their ways (Physcho). This is easily my current favourite CD, and is a must have."
+2,very different,"Heavy these guys are excellent at writing lyrics and since rage against the machine isn't around anymore these guys are using they're anti govermant message. Anyway back to the album toxicity is great every song is perfect though you you will skip songs like jet piolit to get to songs like chop suey.My favorite songs are prison song,needles,chop suey,bounce,atwa,toxicity,psycho,and aerials."
+2,whatever,"Their first album was better. This a good CD, but it lacks the complete insanity of the first one (Sugar, Ddevil, Darts...). The band is starting to head in a more mainstream direction. This CD is good, but I'm worried that they will become progressively more poppish with each album.There are alot of songs on Toxicity, such as Science, that succeed only because of one small section. Science would be a pretty boring song if it weren't for that awesome eastern sounding bit. The songs on the first album didn't need to be patched up to sound cool; they were brilliant to start with.If you don't have the first CD and want to buy Toxicity, do yourself a favor and get the first one instead. Only buy this if, like me, you really like the first one and want more."
+2,Amazing!,This cd really rocks. SOAD has such a unique and energetic sound. If you like Tool you'll love this cd. I also recommend their debut cd. buy it!
+2,bad ass!,Some of there best work. One of the most original bands out. this album was ahead of its time. Awesome!
+1,INCREDIBLY WEAK!!!,"I could bet a lot, that all those 5-star ratings to this album are written by (you-know-who) staff!This album is really weak, believe me. It's incredibly weak! The melodies are in a weird arabic (wrong orientation nowadays, after 9.11) style, the lyrics are utterly meaningless, solos are non-existant, guitar melodies are really primitive and the singer has one of the worst voices I have ever heard with this stupid accent, that he purposely stresses in every song. Besides that, all the songs are prolonged as possible, just to cover those poor 40+ mins of the album with one of the worst cases of hardcore.It's NOT worth a buy, really! The whole album leaves a sense of a group that have hurried their release, just to scrapp of some money on it."
+2,simply amazing,"Let me say that I have the first album, and love that, and this is just as good. It's got the same attitude and is still heavy. It may have a few more slower songs, but they're just as good in their own way. If you liked the first one, you should like this one, and if you're a fan of hard rock, then you should like this."
+1,Pathetic,"The first time I listened to this album I was thoroughly disgusted. Repeated listens did nothing to endear me to it.This album basically sounds like it was written by a band that listened to ""System of a Down"" and thrashed out a really bad rip-off of it. Get the band's self-titled album and avoid this piece of garbage."
+1,This is what is wrong with music in the USA,If I could I would give this zero stars. But I can't so I will only give it one. This band is call metal. What's so metal about them? Have people you lsiten to them heard a really metal band? A really metal band puts far more into there music then this. I can't stand Nu-Metal.
+1,Rubbish,"This band suck and all 2 of their albums suck. Anyone who can tolerate this garbage for longer than 5 minutes deserves a free copy of evanesence.(a band right on par with this joke of a group). People who listen to this are going to be emabarassed two years from now when people finally realize that it is all pretty unlistenable.. I just can't believe there are people out there listening to this and actually saying ""Yeah, man.. This Rocks. This is great music!"" Thanks. THere is no flow to the music and the singer sounds like Beavis freaking out. For true genius and great songwriting, look no further than The Brian Jonestown Massacre."
+1,This Is Without A Doubt The Worst Band I've EVER Heard!!,"I can only imagine two things: either this singer is mocking retarded people (because he sounds like one), or this is Kermit The Frog singing with his nads being squeezed so tight he's a soprano! I think the kids in Hanson sang better than this-didn't they???? lol. Anyone who takes this band seriously should be locked in a room with Michael Jackson for a month: showers not included. On the other hand, this band is so funny to listen to, you might want a copy to keep around for when your friends are over and you're partying: this could have EVRERYONE on the floor rolling in laughter by midnight! Big Zero waste of time and money ... A 10 ZERO RATING."
+1,Uh Oh,"I bought this when it came out because of all the hype, I really hadn't heard them on the radio as yet. After one listen I was disappointed..........and two listens I was pissed........after 3 listens I wanted my money back. The lead singer has got one of the worst, off key voices I've ever heard. The instrumentation is far superior over the vocals. I don't get why this band is so popular but to each his own."
+1,Don't believe the hype,"Aerials Forest and posibly Toxicity and Chop Suey Those are the good songs on the album. Prison Song is ok the first time you hear it but eventually it gets annoying and lets not even get into the atrotcity that are ""Jet Pilot"" ""Phsyco"" ""X"" and ""bounce"" To sum it up in one word Over hyped"
+1,System is DOWN...,"Have heard this band alternately referred to as, System Of A Downs Syndrome. no comment. save your money.To make up for the mistake, in case you already bought it,, try The Disco Biscuits. A pleasant surprise!~!~"
+1,"Actually, I was disappointed...","Don't buy into the ""coolest album"" reviews, if you are into something heavy. I was referred to this group thanks to their advertised proximity to Slipknot's death-metal grind-core. I also heard ""Chop Suey"" on the TV.You can imagine my disappointment, when niether of the songs on the album, was as impressive as ""Chop Suey"", nor System of a Down's overall style corresponded with my expectations for it to be some death-metal hardcore.Basically, the songs are not that bad, but ONLY if you're into rock, or some oriental, armenian-arabic mix with horrible and meaningless lyrics and a blend of music styles. However, if you're looking for something heavy and killer, I'd say it's best to go for either Slipknot's ""IOWA"" or Slayer's ""God Hates Us All"", and leave this album to kindergarden rocker-kiddies."
+1,Annoying,"This kind of ""music"" is just annoying to my ears. Please, go listen to some Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Sepultura or Slayer... NU METAL [stinks]"
+2,Awesome CD,This is one of the best CDs i've purchased. All of the song are alive and different. Real good bass and good all around audio sound. This currently one of my favorite CDs. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.
+2,system that works,system of a down combines the hard rock of groups such as korn and smashing pumkins with the operatic rock of such groups as queen. above and beyond
+2,Superb,"When I first heard the singles Aerials and Toxicity I knew I had to check this album out. I read some of the reviews on amazon and were more or less accurate to how I feel about this album. The vibrant 'Prison song' starts the show and sets you up for some serious rocking and it just flows from one song to another so easily. Technically they are brilliant Serj Tankian's voice is so unique and hauntingly changes from madness to mellow in seconds. There are, in my opinion 10 great songs on this album but one to look out for (after the favourites Chop suey,deer dance,Toxicity and Aerials) is 'Forest' the drumming and guitars are mind blowing. Buy this album!"
+2,Simple but effective,"Having not purchased SOAD's first cd, I had labeled them one-hit wonders after I heard the song ""Sugar."" When ""Spiders"" became a hit, I was genuinely surprised. When I first heard ""Chop Suey,"" then learned it was from them, I knew 3 songs were no fluke. I picked up this cd the day it came out, and I must say, I have been greatly impressed by this cd. The way they can incorporate Middle-Eastern styles into hard rock is amazing to me, and the vocal talents of Serj are hardly limited to screaming. I can't wait to hear the next offering from these guys, hopefully they can step it up one more notch."
+2,i'll just add my two cents,"i'm sure everyone else is doing the same, but this album is truly a work of genius"
+2,The greatest hard rock ever made in years....,"and made right! I've been in love with them them ever since the release of ""Chop Suey!"" on the radio. So pretty soon i downloaded ""X"" and ""Chop Suey!"" off the internet. Within two days I had heard it blaring nextdoor, so i hung out for like thirty minutes by a window listening. Then my brother got one of his friends to burn the cd. The lyrics are so smart, and the aggressive beats are aweosme. You cannot be system of a down no matter how hard you try. The driving guitars, the fast drummming, the good bass. It all comes together, and I think the fact that Serj (singer) is arabian really makes the singing interesting. Buy it! It might scare you if you like JImmy eat Wortld, hoobastank, incubus, linkin park, etc. No rocker should live without it. You dont know what ur missing."
+1,sophisticated metal,". . . musically at least. Sometimes I just can't get behind a group or album that has merit because something stupid or irritating sticks out like a sore thumb. Thus I will never give Travis, Mr. Big, Mr. Mister or Uncle Kracker a chance because I don't want such stupid band names in my collection. I almost rejected Korn outright because of their lame name. Gee, might as well call your band ""Carrots"" or ""Broccholi.""SOAD can rock, no question. Some of their earlier stuff is good, well mostly the insane-sounding ""Sugar"" is great. But this album has such gratingly, embarrassingly bad lyrics I have to turn it off.""Life is a waterfall/ We drink from the river/ Then turn around and build up the wall?"" . . . ""Always wanna win but you never wanna lose?"" - DUH!!!!Sorry, this music is for pinheads."
+1,Stupid Album,"Like all nu metal, this album is weak and stupid. The lyrics are dumb, and the stupid singer is yellin' like some sort of a maniac. There are a couple of okay songs that save this from being a one star album, but a word of warning to metal newbies: this is not real metal. Go get some good old school metal instead, like Iron Maiden or Ozzy Osbourne."
+1,Interesting? Yes. Good? Well......,"I wanted to like it. Really, I did.It's like somebody took Crowbar, Tool, Cake, Rage Against the Machine and Primus, wadded it all up into one big ball and threw the thing against the wall.This CD has it's moments, but it's as if they're just trying a little too hard to be cool, to be ""left of center"", to be lyrically and musically clever.I don't often regret buying a CD, but I really do regret this purchase. There's better stuff out there in this genre. If you're on the fence, don't spend your dough on this dog. If you act fast, my copy will be on Ebay. Bidding starts at one cent."
+2,"A good follow-up: some misses, mostly hits","SOAD is definitely different from most of the popular metal acts these days, but you probably know that if you already have their first album. The best song is Science, other highlights are Aerials, Prison Song, and Chop Suey. Other songs are also good, with the exception of Psycho and Shimmy which may be good live, but are pretty boring on the album. Its worthy."
+2,S.O.A.D.s best yet!,"Toxicity is possibly the greatest CD in history in my opinion. Their song, Bounce, woul make Frank Zappa very proud. Political bands are quite scarce these days, mostly rock music today consists of sex, drugs, and pushing down old people. Prison Songs is widely known for its lyrics ...and law enforcemnt decreased while abolishing mandatory minimum sentences!... System of a Down out-weirded everyone for this year I think, with their strange looks and wild performances. This is not a CD you would want to pass up! go see them at the Ozzfest!"
+2,"S.O.D's 'Toxicity':Poetic,political And Downright Fun!","Although recorded in a matter of weeks you can tell System Of A Down has put their hearts into this album. With songs ranging from political hypocricy, to sex & suicide, you might think ""oh just another (...) metal album"", but that would be far from the truth. Take the song 'bounce'. In wich they cleverly candy coat the songs true message about sex, with lyrics about a kid and his pogo stick. Then they have their ballads like 'chop suey' and 'arials' wich are so gracefull you wouldnt expect the upcomming mindshaking metal. System has truly outdone themselves on this album. I hope that you will go out and get this album, its just so fantastic, & if they head to your town W/ Slipknot & Ramstein On 'The Pledge Of Allegiance Tour', make sure your there, otherwise you are going to miss a MIND BLOWING concert"
+2,"Original, yet classic",System of a Down is a great band because unlike everyone else their sound is so original. You can't compare them to any other band. Their lyrics are meaningful and are often humorous. This band is fast and loud and will make you crank it up and slam your head.
+2,The Best Album Of 2001,"SYSTEM OF A DOWN's TOXICITY is the greatest hard rock album of 2001 and System Of A Down is one of the best bands out of the so called ""NU-METAL"" scene. This is a great album because it is heavy and fast and has meaning. System Of A Down is a Excellent band. My favorite songs on this album are:NeedlesDeer DanceChop SueyBounceForestToxicityPsychoAerials"
+2,IT'S COOL BUT,I THINK THIS ALBUM IS COOL BUT THERE FIRST ONE WAS WAY METAL. IT KIND OF MAKES ME MAD THAT NO ONE CARES ABOUT THERE FIRST CD AND MANY PEOPLE NEVER EVEN HEARD OF IT AND ITS THERE BEST ONE.
+2,Awesome,"I had heard chopsuey in a pub and fell for it instantly. Incidentally i bought this album through you guys last month after going through some of ur reviews.I decided to buy it just for this number, but when i listened to the whole thing, i was kind of spellbound....absolutely awesome stuff.I,ve been a crazy fan of linkin park for the past five years, but after listening to this one i would certainly add this band to my list of alltime favorites.so SOAD keep up the good work."
+2,Great CD!,Prison Song - 10/10Needles - 9/10Deer Dance - 10/10Jet Pilot - 9/10X - 9/10Chop Suey! - 10/10Bounce - 8/10Forest - 8/10Atwa - 9/10Science - 8/10Shimmy - 8/10Toxicity - 9/10Psycho - 8/10Aerials - 10/10
+2,"Great Songs, Great Messages","this Cd is great and has some truthful messages. i like ""Deer Dance"" its about brutal police and is a great metal song.another one is ""Prison Song"" its about how america has too many priaons and is true, treatment should be increased, and law enforcement decreased. this is a great CD from a great band, buy it today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+2,SOAD is high on my list,"I was lucky enough to go to Ozzfest for free by wining tickets, and they were the best band there, period. Their second CD is deffinintaly one of my best, and shows they can go from speed metal 1-2 trashes to calm melodic beats, and back. Any fan of Heavy Metal/Rock should and would like this album. BUY IT, IT ROCKS!!"
+2,Well....I enjoy it.,"I bought this album after seeing the ""Toxcicity"" video on MTV2. I had known a few of System of a Down's songs, but after I heard this song, I really liked it. I must admit, I'm a little dissapointed in the album overall, but nonetheless, I enjoy listening to it. I love the songs Chop Suey, Atwa, and Toxicity. Those songs made the album well worth buying. The other songs, however, all sound alike, but are okay to listen to. Despite this, I do not regret buying this album. Be your own judge."
+2,review of this album,"prison song 9/10-great song, sound andry when serj said ""they try to built the prisonneedles 8/10-a little bit screaming, this is the only song that I heard daron singingdear dance 10/10- good song, just like prison song and good bridgejet pilot 6/10-a little bit short but okx 8/10 -cool intro, screamingchop suey! 10/10-best intro I ever heard, weird lyrics but cool songbounce 7/10-its about pogo stick and its very cool songforest 8/10-serj singing like he was dying but pretty good ending of this songATWA 7/10-not much to say, weird titlescience 9/10-arabian, fast song but pretty goodshimmy 9/10-cool but one problem too short, you can found this song in tony hawk pro skater 4 gametoxicity 10/10-their 2nd single, cool intropsyho 9/10-great guitar tuning at the ending of this songaerials 10/10-their 3rd single, good song, my favourite song alsobonus track-funny, american junglebuy now at store near you today"
+2,metal that will make you smile ! : ),"after five awesome years of owning toxicity i still consider this to be one of my favorite cds. i also find that other people who usually cant stand metal/hard rock have enjoyed alot of the songs on this cd, especially songs like ""bounce"" and ""prison song"" which are very fun and catchy. If you listen to the radio you have probably already heard some of the best songs on this album like: ""Needles"", ""chop suey"", ""toxicity"", and ""aerials"" which are all very good. Toxicity as a whole is very easy to listen thru entirely without really getting bored. and unlike the radio version of aerials the cd version has a 1:30 ending of indian chanting with flute which is kind of wierd... but interesting! so before buying any other s.o.a.d. cds i highly sugest toxicity first. its the most original, most enjoyable, and most unique metal album i have ever heard."
+2,"Wow, now THIS rocks!","System of a Down's ""Toxicity"" has got to be one of the best hard rock albums I've heard in a while. Sophisticated stuff for mature listeners only. If I could give this higher than five stars, I would. Totally awesome!"
+1,horrible cd,i was wanting to buy this cd but im glad i diddnt i burned it from my cousins. After hearing toxicity and chop suey the rest of the songs are horrible. i think that all the procides for this cd is going to terrorsim. WARNING: DONT BUY THIS CD
+1,System Of A Down SUCKS!!!!,I honestly think this album shouldnt even be on sale cause it's just that bad! X[
+1,No disrespect to SOAD fans but I cannot get into these guys,"System of a Down's Toxicity has to be one of the worst albums I ever heard in the last five years.I bought it on a whim back in April of 2002 as everyone was telling me this album was amazing to see what the fuss what about of these guys.The songs like Chop Suey, the title cut, Ariels, Prison Song and the rest are all the same nu-metal poor me, I hate my life garbage which was immortalized by lame groups like Linkin Park, Korn and especially Limp Bizkit.The stupid singer and the guitarist are whining and screaming like 2-year olds that didn't get what they wanted.If you like metal, I recommend you get some good old school metal instead, like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Motorhead, Judas Priest and the one and only Van Halen."
+1,What is this?,Sorry Guys for a old Classic Rocker like me I coundn't take this.!. That Singer is mostly likely the worst I have ever heard. I would rather puncture my eardrums then ever listen to this again!.
+1,fricking heavy as hell death metal,"wow this cd is so heavy and brutal , the guys from cannibal corpse and slayer had to retire. i mean the lyrics are so insane the riffs so intenseafer listening to this im afraid to listen to it again cuz its so heavy!!!pantera slayer and cannibal corpse sucsk!"
+1,horrible,"This [guy] can't sing. The music is nu metal [crap]....with no talent. If you like this, you are under 18 years old. Otherwise, shame on you. This [garbage] deserves zero stars. Are these guys terrorists?"
+1,If there was a 0 I'd put it,"This band absolutely sucks. All their songs sound the same the lead singer can't sing and he wants to be like the lead singer from Godsmack, but at least Godsmack makes a good sound. System of a Down makes a putrid sound and everytime I hear their song I want to puke."
+2,Don't let F.M. Radio Fool You!,"To begin with, I LOVE this cd; however, when I purchased 'Toxicity' I was expecting all of the tunes to have the harmonies present in Chop Suey! and (the song) Toxicicity. That was not the case. Not all of these tracks are quite as catchy (at first) as the songs getting radio play.With that said, this is an incredible cd! It'll definitely be on your list of cd's that make you drive about 80 miles/hour on the highway without even noticing. This cd has some heavy material on it, great for unwinding after a long day. There's some serious intensity on this disc that I can't describe in words. I picked up the disc after hearing Chop Suey! and Toxicicty and it's been in heavy rotation in the car ever since.PLUS - You get the bonus DVD with the Toxicity Video and 3 live tracks (Prison, Chop Suey!, & Bounce).If you're looking for somthing heavy, pick this up. But just know that it's not all ""Chop Suey!"" and ""Aerials""."
+1,Despicable lyrics,Despicable lyrics promoting drugs and denigrating police destroy otherwise noteworthy and engaging rock music.
+1,More bad songs than good,"Yes, System of a Down have made some great songs here on Toxicity, but they have also put out some garbage ones that make you wonder why they even consider these half way decent. The good songs are ones that you still here on the radio quite a bit so by now most people are probably tired of those songs anyway. Overall, the bad stuff heavily outways the good so unless you can get it for cheap I would stay clear."
+1,Weak,"System of a Down's unusual interpretation of modern metal has one them credit amongst metalheads searching for something different. I, myself, would love to find something out there that's totally different (I.e, another Tool vs Korn), but this just isn't it. System of a Down's weak sophomore release just doesn't do it. It lacks any sign of maturity music-wise. Lyrical content has grown a little, as eveident on Forest and Deer Dance. But this lacks anything that would musically satisfy someone with an ear for real metal..."
+2,HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!! This F*cking Rocks!!!!!,"I don't even like metal but this album changed that,i can't believe i like this :) my opinion on the genre is worthless but i love this album."
+2,What a system!,UN album qui déménage.... sa décoiffe.. sa nous rend stérille quelque 45 minutes de temps....bravo cest du bon stock musical...
+2,ORIGINAL,This cd just blew my mind. i had never heard an album this good in awhile. I must of heared it a hundred times. This system album is terrific. this was really the first time i heard them. i do not regret getting this cd. it is different and original. sarj is a mezmerizing artist along with the other guys who hypnotize you with there very last song. let it take you on a trip. SYSTEM OF A DOWN ROCKS! ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS!!!!
+2,...,"Talk about non stop energy. System Of A Down's sophmore release, ""Toxicity"" has people talking, and talking loud. Hailed as ""one of the best albums, EVER"" by many critics, SOAD shuts down the skeptics and the critics who thought they could not top their debut album.Not only does it top the album, it blows it out of the water. Serj and he boys have really done their job here, and offer a unique brand of metal that stands out from most of the nu-metal/rapcore sludge out there.A must-have for all rock fans, ""Toxicity"" will have you pumped up for a long time."
+2,Mirror Mirror on the Wall who is this best Metal band of all,SOAD are definitley in the category of best metal bands. Not only do they ROCK they also have intelligent lyrics to accompany it. To imagine SOAD take Rage Against the Machine and make them harder and faster like thrash metal almost. This is a highly reccomended CD!..
+2,Surprisingly great sophmore effort,"I thought that System of a Down would just be one of those bands that releases one good album and you dont expect to hear from again. Well, I was very wrong. This may not have been as good as their self titled release but it definatly comes close. This was a great follow-up album and it definatly prooved me wrong. After I heard this album I realized that System would be here to stay for a while. I was anticipating this album very much and was not at all upset. ""Chop Suey"", ""Needles"", ""Toxicity"", ""Deer Dance"" and ""Aerials"" are flawless, perfectly written songs with great lyrics and great music. The only song that didnt really appeal to me was ""Bounce"" because I think they could do a little better with it but the rest of the songs make up for what they lack in ""Bounce"". This is the best follow up album I've ever heard with the exception of TOOL's Undertow. Worth every star"
+2,fantastic ....,"this is a great rock album! It's not nu-metal, not heavy, not trash, not punk ..... it's everything together, all styles mixed up in a wonderful sound! One of the best band I listened to in the last years. Last time I had the same feelings was as I listened to Slayer's ""Reign in blood"" .... a shocking experience! Buy it!"
+1,What am i missing?,"With the exception of Chop Suey and Forest, this album is nothing but screaming over intense power chords....and to me that is not music. How can everyone say that this is such a masterpiece? You want a masterpiece that rocks? Check out Metallica's ""Master of Puppets"" or ""Black Album"" or Cigar's ""Speed is Relative"" or any of the earlier stuff by Led Zeppelin. This album has a few nice moments, but those moments are more than offset by moments of crap. Yes, sometimes Serj Tankian hits a pretty note or sometimes they play a cool guitar riff or drum fill, but there is too much incoherent screaming and angry, cliched death metal nonsense. Too many bands think that in order to rock they have to scream and play their guitars as loudly as possible. Jimmy Page didnt play super loud and intense power chords, and he was one of the best guitarists of all time! You dont have to be loud simply for the sake of being loud to rock, and these guys do not rock."
+1,The new system blows,"...I only like the first five songs on that toxicity cd and the rest sucks in my opinnion. If youre thinking about buying that ""steal this album"" cd, its kinda dumb to buy a cd that looks like it was downloaded style cd. Its worth it to buy it if you dont have a cd burner or a computer. You should try System's Debut cd before you try Toxicity."
+1,a few good songs,"a few good songs, buy this one if you are going to buy this cd at all, because it comes with some cool features."
+2,One of the best,Anyone who likes Limp Bizkit and Tool but suspects that these guys are basically talentless screamers needs to dig up System of a Down. Intelligent metal isn't an oxymoron...here is an abulm that shakes your bones while stimulating your mind. Amazing.
+1,NO: THIS IS CRAP!,"DON'T LISTEN TO WHAT ANYBODY SAYS! This album is such a letdown after the first. Even their b-sides are better than this! Ugh! This is the perfect example of a band that reahces their haitus, and figures no matter what they do people will buy into it any way, so they make a horrible album. This album is like Nonpoints Development letdown after their groundbreaking Statement. Bad stuff. Keep away from this cliche trendy little cop-out band."
+1,They get an extra star for effort.,"I guess it isn't really fair of me to slag this group off completely, as I have never listened to one of their albums in its entirety (I can barely bring myself to sit through half a song, let alone half an hour). So they get two stars instead of one.I just don't like anything about this band. The music itself is monotonous, and the frontman's voice irritates me. As for the hard-hitting political lyrics, I could probably write better:""The government is bad.""""They lie.""""Arrrgh.""Pass this up if you have any respect for your eardrums."
+2,metal at its best,"this cd is excellent. system of a down shows that you can rock, and still not sound the same as everyone else. in a maket saturated with cry-baby-middle-class-... (see fred durst and aaron lewis) it is refreshing to hear this cd. they are loud, but actually have something to say other than ""... you, i rule"" (see fred durst again) and ""... you dad"" (see arron lewis). and they aren't afraid to incorperate different instruments and sounds into their music, or have songs that, gasp, no way, sound different. also, they get their point across without the use of constant profanities, showing that if you use that much profanity, you obviously didn't put much effort into your lyrics."
+2,Are you feeling amped?!?!,"It's just Narley. Only for those days when you're just in the mood for some energetic and bugged out tunes. Inervision and Toxicity are the best song they've ever made yet in my opinion and based on what I've heard from SOAD. I personally agree with some of the reviewers about heavy metal. I feel that it's a way of expressing your feelings on life and it's more passionate and positive then rap. Heavy metal gives me so much motivation at a level where it's consistent about different things and it's very unlike the bullcrap which is possibly the most listened to source of music out there called rap. I usually listen to jazz, but I would rather prefer this over rap any day because you won't have to worry about hearing money, sex, drugs and b*tches all the time. Although, you may also find negativity in this kind of music."
+2,What rock is all about,"This is possibly my favorite post 2000 band. I mean it is the best metal gets. Its political, hard and down right cool. John Dolmayan one of the coolest drummers makes me proud to be a drummer. Some of the songs were just funny little songs and some of them were angry rock and some of them were just memorable. but i still wish there was osme way to put it all together"
+2,"Great cd, but.............","First off, I recommend this cd to anyone who likes modern rock. All the tracks are listenable, and I usually go through the cd nonstop. The only problem is that System of a Down isn't all that musical. They tune down their instruments down one step, then just hammer away with no effort. While I do appreciate this album, it doesn't offer that much musical talent."
+2,Not as crazy but still good! 4.5 stars,"When this record first came out I was worried it would be too commercial, but its not. Don't listen to the hype. This album never gets old, no one else out there can do what ""System"" does. They are one of the most original bands, doing your own thing can be hard. With the radio full of bands that sound the same, SOAD is the one different band. Other than the radio over played ""Chop Suey!"" the rest of the album is great. If I could give it a 4.5 it would."
+2,Superb!,"Non stop headbanging action. If you liked the first you will love this one, its actually a bit harder!!For the people who are buying this because of the Chop Suey you will be disappointed because that song is one of the few soft songs..."
+2,Music fan,This is one of the best albums ever created. If you are into heavy music and also like rock you will love it. It is hard to put SOAD into any category perhaps because they are a fresh stream themselves...I would recommend it to all who appreciate novelty and alternative thought in music. The actual lyrics are not so important. This kind of music would be hard to digest for the shallow mind/taste though.
+2,Great cd but,I gave this four stars instead of five bc the 6 song on this cd (chop suey) already skips. Other than that it's fine...but that was a bummer for sure.
+1,The System Let Me Down,"Gave this CD a whirl after hearing so many people rave about it and I still can't find why it's a good CD at all. I'll give credit to the song ""Aerials"" because it's just awesome and different; however, the rest of the CD didn't ever seem to lyrically grab me and I got tired of the leader singer's same vocal pattern on every single song. I thought this CD would yield yet another rock band for me to like but unfortunately it seems too monotonous in structure and almost disjointed at points. I hope this band does some more fine tuning and gives more variety in singing style but also in the way they produce songs that can at least be deciphered somewhat on the first listen, not unintelligible until the fifth or sixth listen."
+1,quite good,"this is a very critical album. the songs like forest ""why can't you see that you are my child?"" yeah that's quite a good question... chop suey! is one of the greatest songs ever!"
+2,HAVE YOU HEARD...,"The two singles you've probably heard are ""Chop Suey"" and ""Toxicity"", both of which feature very original and surprising shifts in the speed and tone of the music, going from passionate rage to calm sweetness and back again. Be assured, these are not the only two songs like that on the album; it is a CD that deliveres what it claims -- exciting and creative music."
+2,THIS CD IS THE ...,"This CD is beautiful. I can not begin to explain the greatness ofthis work of art that System of a Down has come with. With the masterpiece lyrics of Serij. Shavo's breath taking bass riffs. The melodies of Daren's guitars.The ear-shattering rythms of Jon's drumming. This CD is a must have for any hard rock or punk fan. My favorite song so far is ""Deer Dance"". I Highly suggest buying it if not for your own sake then for your ears sake."
+1,"Not bad, but not that good either.","Well, I bought this album based upon the three songs I heard on the radio: Chop Suey!, Toxicity, and Aerials, and frankly I am dissapointed. This album is a hit and miss. On one hand it has some great songs on it, but on the other a few songs (namely Jet Pilot and X) bring it down. The only non-radio song on here that I have learned to like is Science and maybe Bounce (mainly for its comic value.)The band does have some talent, and they do have a unique sound to them. However, I think that if they trimmed off some of the lower quality songs on here, the album would have been better."
+2,SOAD-not your average metal,"very interesting band-can be fast and intense, and also slow and moving. The most interesting part of the band is what Serj Tankian can do with his voice, and in songs like, ""Chop Suey,"" and ""Toxicity,"" you'll see what I mean. Definitely has that middle eastern flavor to it, which makes this album so different and original and cool. All you people who have reviewed this, have no idea what ATWA is about, do you? Well ever hear of a little serial killer named Charlie Manson?..."
+2,Great for loud HARD Rock fans!,"of course like everyone else chop suey brought me in.... Well, this is a pretty great band. I think that this is a band that just wants peace and not war. But I don't know. I'm probaly too young to get it. But thats probaly the case. This probaly isn't for everyone. But just try it cause you might just like it. I suggest this to heavy metal rock fans! and I suggest that people maybe under 13 get their parents ok first. But this is a great band!"
+2,Toxicity--System of a Down Music CD,The price was right. Fast delivery. My sons like. Thanks. Colleen
+2,Pounding but thought provoking,"The first time I heard this CD at a friend's house, I hated it. But after another listen or two, I ended up loving it. The lyrics are insightful and political, and are paired with driving, heavy riffs. The best songs are definitely Aerials, Chop Suey!, Toxicity, Prison Song, Forest, Needles and Science. However, all of them are good and they are the type of songs that will get you pumped really easily. If you like hard rock, chances are you will like this album.( I have also heard Steal This Album, which has some of the unreleased material from the Toxicity recording session. It is very good too.)"
+2,Toxicity,"It's hard to decide whether Toxicity or Steal This album are the better of SOAD albums, but I have to ere on the side of Toxicity. It is short and punchy, has some great riffs and some very intelligent lyrics. It is safe to say that every song kicks ass, and I'm always feeling left slightly disappointed when the album finishes! A great album and should be part of any metal/rock collection.Feel free to check out my blog which can be found on my profile page."
+2,Major Step Forward,"Let me start off by saying that I didn't care for the last album.This one however is light years ahead of the debut. Sonically it is phenominal, they got great sounds this time out.The songs are heavier and less quirky than the debut. There are some awesome heavy riffs with great grooves, however there are still some of the annoying (IMO) vocal interludes. Basically I tolerate these to get to the cool parts, fortunately those ""coolparts"" pay off big. Just saw them for ""Pledge Of Allegiance""and they were outstanding live."
+2,Best metal album I own!!,"There is one thing wrong with this album and that is it made me like their s/t effort less. Although there is no 'Sugar' on this album it is pure quality from start to finish. The only song i don't love is Jet Pilot because I think its a bit too heavy in all the wrong ways but its still a good track. Best songs for me were Chop Suey, Forest and ATWA.I reckon Serj is the main reason that SOAD are a brilliant band rather than just a good band but every member pulls their weight. In short a modern day classic."
+2,Toxicity ...Intoxicating,"I love this album, it has to be one of my favorite albums in my collection. Any time i hear toxicity or Chop Suey on the radio its stuck in my head all day. Any of the songs for that matter. If you love their first album you will love this one for sure. Be sure to check out Steal this album out too."
+2,awesome!,"With toxicity, system of a down has really progressed their sound. Better than their first cd, almost as good as Steal this album, But hey i am not complaining, i absolutely love this cd. Not quite a perfected like on steal this album though, ... if a was that crazy. JUST GO BUY IT, YOU WONT REGRET IT AT ALL."
+2,This Great Album!,"It was great! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this! This is one of my favourite albums by system of a down, and now I finally have it!"
+2,A Brilliant Album,"I'm not much of a ""hard rock"" fan. I enjoy it from time to time, but I mainly listen to Radiohead, older hip-hop, etc. But this album got me hooked.One day, many years after the release of Toxicity, I decided to check it out. Right after the first track, ""Prison Song"", I knew this was going to be a great album. The great riffs and political lyrics basically told me I was in for a treat. And I sure as hell was. Serj Tankian's interesting [but awesome] vocals and catchy guitars and drum beats make for an awesome listen. Check it out.-Jeff"
+2,This cd is absoultely amazing,"This is the first system of a Down album I have heard and I must say it is one of my favorites. All the songs have words that actually go together thay say SOMETHING as opposed to bands like Blink 182 (everytime i look for you is a perfect example). Aside from the lyirs (which I say can be very depressing), the style of music is awesome and the voice of the lead singer is extremely unique. Can't wait for their next album, but if you're wondering what to add to your CD case next, Toxicity is a very safe bet."
+2,AWESOME CD!!!,"i just got this cd for my b-day and it hasnt left my cd player since. this cd is so amazing. my favorite song is ""Aerials"". the lyrics are so well written and the music to it is awesome. if u are thinkin about buyin this cd, stop thinkin and buy it."
+2,The best rock cd,"This is just flat out the best rock cd ive ever heard. The best drummer ever, he even enspired me to play the drums. Really good guatarits. This gruop is really heavy and there drummer rocks, for example listen to the begining of needles. Don't double think about buying it, just do it. you wont be sorry trust me"
+1,Absolutely Horrible,This is an absolutely atrocious album. Do not waste your time or money. I will use it for target practice with my .44 Magnum.
+1,Pathetic Substitution for Music...,"This is bad. Not even music. All it is, is a bunch of guys yelling at the top of their lungs talking about sniffing drugs and about killing people. I was open enough to listen to this whole CD. Not for me."
+1,junk,this is the worst band i have everheard in my life. I would rather listen to debbie gibson all day long.their politics are lame and their chord changes are boring and uncreative.more like the worst cd of 2001.
+1,crap of the millenium,"thank god this ridicolous genre of ""rock"" (!) is dying because never in history music has been so poor.but the most otrageus thing is that this bunch of wannabe ""musicians"" have said that the immortal and great led zeppelin was a source of inspiration for them...hahahahahled zeppelin wrote masterpieces and they were all real musicians and robert plant a marvelous real singer.the only band with a zeppelin sound today are the darkness.I really hope that america will redescover real rock music,and a good way to do is listen to soul sirkus a wonderful real rock band with the grea neal schon and jeff scott soto into it."
+1,this album has one use and one use only,"and when i say this i dont mean it to be used as entertainment or for enjoyment. when i first heard chop suey i thought the band would be worth a shot. when i popped in the cd i thought my dad was yelling at me, but it was only the music. the album is nothing like chop suey, only one other song is remotely good #8 i think. i like bands like offspring greenday ect., even rob zombie & limp bizkit. so if u like that kind of music then dont waste your money on this recording of rythmless shouting. and when i say the album has one use, it makes a nice frisbee"
+1,System of a turban,"I may not be 14 or hip to what the kids today listen to. But with lyrics like ""I dont think u trust in my self righteous suicide"", a video of the lead singer wearing a shirt with a tank on it,a song called jet pilot and another song that starts out with ""there is toxicity(anthrax) in our city. Even I know its obvious. These guys support terrorsim. If you have your doubts read the back cover of their first album, it discusses how in the 21 st century the world will experience biological and chemical terrorism to combat the opression of those in foreign lands.Oh and not to mention the upside down american flag on the back of the record.Now maybe this is all just a coincidence.NahhDont support terrorism and dont buy this album"
+2,System Does It Again...,"System Of A Down, the greatest band EVER, have yet another great album. Their songs cover issues such as the prison system, the brutality of riot police and many others. It's interesting to just sit back with them blasting on your Discman, while you read the lyrics. You'll probably start making up your own song meanings (I know a lot of people that have done that), and you might actually look at current issues in a different way."
+2,this is simply the best album of 2001,"and one of the most distinctive and beautiful albums in the history of rock music.i won't even attempt to describe this album, other than that if you're at all turned off by the screaming - don't worry. something about this cd voids that screaming down to just music. it's more ""shouting"" rather than screaming, if you know what i mean...it's just an incredibly beautiful cd, but it is the epitome of the ""let it sink in"" album.you most likely will not like this album the first time you hear it, almsot definitely if you're already in no way familiar with them, but it will sink in. it isn't silly, this is emotional music. it's beautiful and deep music. it's art in a very unpretentious honest way. just get it.~ will"
+2,SOAD does it again only better!,"Back with avengances and rockin harder than ever. This CD is soooooo much better than the first one, w/o taking anything away from the first one which was great, this is definettly a great progression as a band, and they didnt loose their passion or anger like some bands of late... Tool, Staind, etc... you see the pattern. where all those bands try and be mellow and then rock like they used to cant pull it off like SOAD proved they can do AGAIN! Get this album if you're a SOAD fan you wont regret it at all.... THIS KICKS"
+1,where'd the creativity go?,"This album is a big disappointment. Their self titled album caught me by surprise- i liked ""Sugar"" and was really shocked to hear that the rest of the album was just as good and better in some places. They had catchy guitar work,crunchy rythms and those intense vocals. Now the lyrics are just annoying with simple phrases screamed over and over. There's no melody in these songs, and the guitar is nowhere near where it was on the last album. The last album was so much more creative. Toxicity sounds like what you'd get if you asked some teenage SOAD tribute band to make some new songs. What happened?"
+1,Oh so disappointed,"I bought this release based on the merits of the two singles which made the airwaves. When I first heard them I was psyched that here was a band with a great new sound that was powerful, raw, and original in a world of mediocrity.Then the CD came. Boo.Aside from the two singles the rest of the album delivers the same old same old... yelling and screaming about injustices in the world and overcrowded prisons and displaced youth, blah, blah blah. I couldn't tell where one song ended and the next began. Look, if these guys ever did spend time in an overcrowded prison or got hit with rubber bullets, then I'll raise the rating.. or maybe if they reveal that half their record sales from their record deal go to amnesty intl. then OK they get a four out of five. But c'mon.... Rage Against the Machine did this already. We don't need anymore preaching guys, let alone screaming nonsense about the government."
+1,absolutely dire,"I bought this a couple of years ago as a mate was going on about them. Big mistake! There's only one really decent song on it - Chop Suey!, which is actually very good, but makes you wonder how a band capable of this is able to fill the rest of the CD with utter tripe.The lyrics to most of these songs are utterly dreadful, a child could write more meaningfully. They seem to be popular with the 10 to 15 age group, and really is you're older than that stay well clear.One star may seem harsh, but I really cannot bring myself to give it two stars, even though there is one song which impresses me. One good song on an album just isnt good enough; buy the Chop Suey single if there is one, and save some cash and disappointment."
+1,Not all that Great! This cd kinda gets on your nerves,their first cd was ok but this cd really gets on your nerves the constant chage from singing to screaming sucks because the do it so often. I mean the first album was great and then this one pushed the anyoying limitations that the first one only mildley had. So if you really want a good cd go get Reveille's Bleed the sKY which actually has a good lead singer and doesn't change from fast guitar playing to slow anoying songs all the time.
+1,"Softer, weaker and not System of a Down","I really can't believe how ""melodic"" (wussy) this cd was. I waited anxiously to buy it and when i did, i was so disapointed at the way SOAD changed. If the only song you liked off their first cd was ""Spiders"", then you will love this cd. If you preferred the real hard core metal sounds of SOAD, then I'm afraid you'll be sorry if you buy it. I hope their next cd sounds more like the first than this ... sequel."
+1,HORRIBLE!!,"Only 2 1-star reviews and I don't totally agree w/ either one. WOW! I know a lot of hardcore metalheads love this album and are obsessed w/ it, BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY?! ""Chop Suey"" has to be the most played out hard rock song that's on all the ""rock"" stations out there. I do enjoy listening to ""Prison Song"", matter of fact I love that one, but the rest doesn't do it for me. Why? System Of A Down have progressed. Try and compare ""Needles"" and ""Psycho"" to tracks like ""Sugar"" and ""War?"" from the 1st album. The heavy parts in these songs may be a bit heavier, but there are also mellow parts that turn me off."
+2,Great substitute for University Physics,"I purchased this book as a substitute for the University Physics series book on Electromagnetism on a hunch that there might be older texts out there that are better and cheaper than their ever-updated glossy counterparts.I purchased this along with Purcell and the Feynman lectures on E&M.; I found myself referring to this book much more than Purcell and I looked at Feynman hardly at all. The other two were too mathematically advanced for me at the time as I was concurrently taking Calc II.The material tends to be covered first in some R dimension using a lot of symmetry to get the main point across and then the second half of a chapter will go into the details in R^3.Compared to its glossy alternative this book was more serious. Yet, the explanations are not beyond the first year undergraduate. It's cheaper to boot.I enjoyed this book very much and did very well in class relying almost entirely on this book and not opening the assigned text even once."
+1,I did not like it,I used this for an introductory EM course. Not even remotely helpful. There are not any equations. No examples. The only good pat is that the problems have odd solutions in the back.
+1,A BOOTLEG DVD !!!,"I was extremely embarrassed after getting a call from my brother in law that the Alabama Band DVD I got him as a gift was actually a Jeep commercial! When he later returned it to me, I opened it up and the DVD itself was printed ""Take Command"" ""Introducing the All New Jeep Commander"". He really must have thought I bought a bootleg video off the street. Amazon has agreed to give me a refund, but as an Amazon Prime customer, they really should have offered me something in return for this horrible experience."
+2,Great 1st Card Game,"My daughter, who will be 4 in 2 weeks, loves this game! Only took a couple of times before she really got it. She loves the wild cards. I take the box in my purse when we go to doctor appts. or the airport to keep her from being bored. We love playing it as a family too."
+1,not worth the money!,I thought this would be a good card game for our then 5 year-old. It held no interest whatsoever. It has just been sitting around so we finally gave it away as a donation.
+2,THIS is the one to buy.,"I've actually seen the authors live and read their other works, including ""The New Intimacy"" (another great book for couples). Their writing is creative, spot-on, funny, and amazingly insightful. Engaged couples are blessed to have this practical and soulfull guide as a trusty ally in starting off right. Worth every penny. Get it to the next stressed-out groom and bride you know."
+1,Not that great,I was really looking forward to being able to take care of neopets away from my computer but was VERY disappointed!
+2,pocket neopet handheld rocks,Neopethandheld is great. It is a toy to take care of.I got mine at my tenth birthday.And I know it shold have a five star.A Great handheld toy. take care of your tonu . also raise and take care of tonu!!!!!!!!:)::)
+1,doesnt work properly,it doesnt work properly it has no sound and sound will not come on yes we have it in on position dissatified the other one i bought from gundo works fine
+1,Cute but,"This review is actually for the Pocket Neopets: Aisha, but they all seem to be in the same line of products. My 6 year old daughter enjoyed the toy and loved taking care of it, but after less than a month the toy stopped working. It wasn't a matter of the batteries; it simply ceased functioning. It was quite distressing for my daughter, as she had spent so much time building up the her pet's health, intelligence, happiness, neopoints, and trophies, and they were all lost forever. Because she had put so much time into it and personalized it, she felt like her pet died, and it was a loss."
+2,Fagen's little book on Duke is better than most,"After spending over 6 years researching the career of actress Maureen O'Hara; conducting interviews with Harry Carey, Jr., John Agar, Anna Lee, Charles FitzSimons and Maureen, herself, my book shelf contains just about every bio written on Duke Wayne. Some are huge volumes, some are medium in size and all are reasonably good in various areas.. Whatever the pursuit of the authors of the icon known as ""Duke"" I find that I always go back to Fagen's book ""Duke We're Glad We Knew You."" It's kind of like sitting in on an interview of your own; listening to the statements of people who actually there at different times in Duke's life. The other bios on Duke are put aside - I pull out this book for some great reading. I highly recommend it. END"
+2,Enjoyable Book,With John Wayne's 100th birth date coming up I started looking for books on him that I have not read. This book is very enjoyable reading. You learn alot about the man from his fellow co-workers and friends. I would recommend this one to any one.
+2,Nice Collection of Stories,"I purchased this as a gift for my husband, but he has remarked at what a good collection of stories have been put together about John Wayne. This is coming from someone who has a pretty substantial collection of his movies."
+2,Very Interesting Book,Enjoyed this book very much. Realy got to know the people in this book am looking forward to reading the second book
+2,"One great cut not on his ""Best of"" collections","Most of this is on the collections ""My Best"" and ""Essential,"" but one killer cut is not: Got to Move. If you like Sonny Boy solos that start slow and then slay you with one intense phrase, ""Got to Move"" delivers."
+1,Family Affair Review,I believe it would have been in the best interest for the film maker and his family to go for counselling instead of doing the film. It appeared to me that the lifetime damage done to this family had not been addressed to professionals for healing. Making money and achieving awards as a result of the documentary isn't going to heal these individuals. As a health professional I'd say this is a sad and disturbing film with no resolution.
+1,NOT a 'breed specific' book on Chesapeakes,"I purchased this book thinking it was going to be a book specifically talking about Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, it wasn't.I would venture to guess that if you took the few pages about Chesapeakes OUT of the book, ALL of the books written by this author geared toward a specific breed would all read the same!Not a book to buy if you are looking for information on Chessies."
+1,This book Blew the bag Ha Ha By Steve Austin,Who ever wants a piece of me will have to tell me so on this web page and thats the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so
+1,Looked very good until I found serious factual inaccuracies.,"I was very impressed with this book until I read the text of pgs. 168 and 169 where the author states that the drug DES was found to be harmful to prenatally exposed offspring in the 1950's and quickly removed from the market. He goes on to state that a woman born in 1965 with reproductive abnormalites like those caused by DES could not possibly have been exposed to DES ""since DES had been removed from the market.""In fact DES was found to cause reproductive harm in the 1940's but not banned from use in pregnant women until 1971. This physician is spreading inaccurate, potentially harmful ""information."" In light of this widely understood information that DES was not taken off the market for use in pregnant women until 1971, this reviewer has to place in consideration the accuracy of the other information in this book. The information as to the active time period of des use is not obsure and widely available to professionals in this field"
+1,This book stinks!,I did not find this book to be helpful & my IVF nurse laughed and told me to get a refund when I showed it to her.
+2,Great guide for anyone undergoing infertility treatments,Dr. Marrs' Fertility Book is a handy reference for couples who may be experiencing infertility. Dr. Marrs clearly explains the various procedures used to determain the cause(s) of infertility. He also provides detailed explainations on the various treatments used to try and acheive pregnancy. Dr. Marr's book has answered many of my questions as I work through my own infertility issues. I highly recommend this book as a handy reference for anyone who is being treated for infertility.
+2,Fertilty treatment,This book had a lot of helpful info to help you understand your fertility. I recommend this to anyone who has a lot of questions and don't want to ask your obgyn
+2,couldn't put it down!,"This book is a feel-good fun romp! It's a fast, enjoyable read. I love the characters, they are three dimensional and have things happen to them that could, and probably would, happen to any of us. I'm looking forward to the next one!"
+1,Waste of Time!,"Sisterchicks on the Loose by Robin Jones Gunn has got to be the worst book of 2011 for me. Yes it is ""fluffy"" but also just plain boring. Most of my fellow readers in ""Friendship Sisters Bookclub"" thought it was an ""ok"" story. I just did not appreciate the story and thought quite frankly that it was slow and boring."
+2,Fantastic!,"""Sisterchicks on the Loose"" is a fun and hilarious read! Women of all ages can relate to these two crazy sisterchicks, lost in drama and searching for God in the midst of their adventures. You'll both tear up and giggle while reading this fantastic story! =)"
+2,Great component tester,"This meter is a versatile meter for testing of electrical components. It is not rated for branch-circuit or service application, and that does limit it's functionality some. But for bench testing of components and devices it works great."
+2,Pocket Atlas Review,"I am sincerely happy with my purchase of this book. It is wonderful. The pictures are clear and labeled well. This is a great book to study off of. Way clearer than alot of textbooks that i have tried to study anatomy off of. It is simple and to the point, but also makes a point to show the more complex parts and still maintain clairity."
+2,Good Review,The size of the book provides a fast and convenient reference to muscle anatomy. Its valuable to have.
+1,Save your money!,"As a student of advanced massage therapy, I thought it would be great to have a ""pocket"" guide to help me remember the names and movements of the muscles. Unfortunately this book is so flimsy and dinky, it might have been moderately helpful to a junior high school science student. The illustrations are pretty good but nowhere near the detail that a serious Kinesiology student would need."
+2,I loved this book.,"This story of a Cantonese family in Hong Kong is filled with warmth and humor. It tracks the relationship between Wallace, a clever young man of Portuguese-Cantonese descent, and the family's shrewd, miserly, tyrannical patriarch. Perhaps it's a bit of a fairy tale that works out too smoothly in the end. But Mo writes so well about families - and is so good at capturing the magic of people finding somewhat unexpectedly that they love each other - that it doesn't matter. The scenes between Wallace and his surprisingly resourceful wife May Ling -- and between Wallace and his beloved nephews -- are simply a joy to read."
+2,Perfect for my pickup.,I have a S10 pickup with a topper and my options for a bike rack were limited. This is perfect. It's a little labor intensive to put on and take off but it works... it works well... and I'm very happy with it.
+2,Cooking School whisk,I needed a silicone coated whisk for a cooking class and did not have time to get to the store and get one. Seller provided amazingly fast service of the exact product that I wanted; very happy
+2,Excellent tool for coaching,I started coaching my son's soccer team for the first time this year. I found this video very helpful for setting up and running my practices. Coach Janaway has great tips including ways to organize the practice field and a variety of well thought out drills addressing various necessary skills. These drills have kept my young players moving and motivated in practice. I have seen these skills later reflected in their game play. I highly recommend this video.
+2,Great Resource for Parents and Their Soccer Players,"With no background in soccer, I was at a loss, and as a new soccer player, so was my son. I took advantage of the ""Parent Soccer Coach"" DVD as a tool for our family's mutual ""Soccer Education"". My son enjoyed watching the DVD and used it to reinforce what he was learning on his team. He also seemed to get a lot of self-affirmation from the DVD by pointing out his knowledge & skills.This DVD offers an easy & convenient way to build awareness of soccer for the entire family."
+2,Bought this on DVD and loved it. Great download to take to practice!,This download is thorough in its progressive practices. You can change the practices according to ability of the players. It can be used for beginners and senior players. It all just makes sense! It encourages good touch on the ball and also game like drills.
+2,Karyn Jordan,I received this product in a timely manner. Great service and great price! I will definitely purchase again from Amazon.com.Thanks for everything!
+2,A learning experience for everybody in the family,"I originally bought this for my 12 year old son, but after starting it with him and then putting him to bed, my wife and I ended up drinking a bottle of wine and putting the rest of it together while planning our future travels to far off places like Tanzania and Thailand. Fun and educational, even for adults. Of course the hardest part was remembering which part was done before the adults took over so I could return the puzzle to the incomplete state my son left it in. He is working on it now ... no wine though. Overall a great educational and enjoyable purchase."
+1,596 piece puzzle,"Brand new out of the box my wife and I completed this puzzle, almost. All except Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. One random piece I would have blamed myself. But four? And all connected to each other? Not a coincidence. Someone at the factory really doesn't like Canada.Otherwise, a fun puzzle but not really for kids. Hope you have a stable table because the countries don't interlock so everytime you bump the table, even just a little, it's an earthquake.Took me over half the puzzle to figure out the facts and info written on the oceans were alphabetized. It was easy after that.It wasn't a total waste. It killed a rainy afternoon for my wife and I. So if you like geography and don't mind incomplete puzzles, this is the puzzle for you."
+2,fun and educational,"We put this together as a family and it was fun and educational too. I was happy see my family learning and spending time together. The puzzle was tricky but, fun.We will do this puzzle many more times as the kids grow up I am sure. I recommend it!"
+1,Deceptive Advertising,Don't be fooled by the perfect cut of the countries on the box cover. I bought this for my [...] thinking the pieces were actually in the shape of the countries and it would be a good learning tool. Not quite. Some were. Most were not. Some countries were so small they were difficult to read. This will be in our next garage sale.Springbok puzzles are still the best.
+2,Great leraning tool for my kids.,"I recently purchased this puzzle in the search for making my ""geographically challenged"" children learn more geography. Not only was this a great tool for learning, but I ended up joining in and educating myself in the process. For those parents who are worried that their children are not learning and becoming more ""worldly"", this is a perfect interactive tool that is both fun and helps feed their brain."
+2,Perfect gift for my 9 year old niece,"After struggling to find a gift she would enjoy that would also provide a little educational content, I'm happy that I wound up choosing the Global Puzzle. It was a good challenge for her, but not so difficult that she got frustrated or bored and gave up. I would gladly recommend this product to others with children in this age range."
+2,Fine and dandy,"Heiller is far better know as an organist, and as an organist of German music, especially Bach. But he was a mean harpsichordist as well. And of all composers for this strange instrument, Rameau is among the most prolific and tastiest. His La Poule is a famous piece, and this performance shows why.When looking at a reissue, among the most important considerations is how well remastered it is. Well, have no fears. Have no fear, said the Cat. The sound is immediate (sometimes a bit TOO immediate) and clear. Clean, fresh, and snappy, you can hear the clicks and pops of the instrument and the performer. Sounds great.My only caveat is that 51 minutes of unaccompanied harpsichord can be a bit much. But the playing is delightful, and full of smiles. Despite the somber picture of Anton Heiller on the sleeve. Good stuff."
+1,Would be great if it worked,"Maybe I got a defective item in this shuffler. Bought it as a gift for my kids. I tried it out to make sure it worked before giving it to them and unfortunately, it is now back in the box it came in because only one side of the shuffler pulls the cards in. We really wanted them to have a shuffler so we went to Wal-mart and found one similar that works perfectly. The price was so inexpensive that we didn't bother sending it back to have to pay shipping. Again, it could have been one bad apple in the bunch. Somewhat of a disappointment."
+1,Shuffled?,This item did not work very long. I made a call and it was replaced but that one did not work either. Just quit with it. Wish someone could design a shuffler that would WORK! It's a great idea.
+1,bad purchase,Wish I wouldn't have wasted my time and money. Quit working after a few uses. This product was very cheap and a item I wouldn't recommend.
+2,Good 3rd installment,"This is a little longer and more detailed than the first two books in the series. However, I have enjoyed each new aspect of the exciting fantasy universe."
+1,Image,"Poor quality, the picture looks very bad. It seems as recorded with a VHS camera in the cinema. Do not recommend"
+1,Worse ever video,I ordered this DVD since I loved the Trinity movies. The picture was horrible. It was as if Fellini was on acid. The dubbing was terrible and the story was uniteresting. I would not recommend this movie to anyone.
+2,Irrestible speghetti western albeit poor quality,"This movie has all the trappings of a classic western tale enthusiasts have come to expect: gambling in saloons, dancing women, dusty country-weathered men, gun fights and riding off into the sunset. The traveling circus element was great comic relief and I laughed out loud at the scene of 3 or 4 little clowns swinging bats to take down a giant villain! I think folks are judging it to harshly based on the quality of the DVD. I admit, in the beginning the aspect ratio is squeezed together to fit TVs and the picture looks elongated, this is annoying. Then this technique is switched to just chopping of the sides of the wide screen original. Regardless of quality issues, I soon became engrossed in the story and couldn't help but enjoy movie overall."
+1,Boot Hill,The movie was pretty slow and the voice over for Terence Hill was completely different than his voice in other movies. Not the same slap stick western you'd expect from Hill.
+1,This DVD should be sent to Boot Hill,This quality of this DVD was terrible. I got it as part of the Trinity 3 pack and I am extremely dissapointed. The 2 others are fine. Boot Hill looks as if someone sat inside a cinema and recorded it from the screen with a 8mm camera in 1970 then completely messed up the editing to boot. Don't buy this or the Trinity 3 pack. If you want the two others thye are also available as a combo. Complete waste of money. I suppose at one time this might have been some kind of movie but this is not.
+1,DVD BOOT HILL,"WE WERE DISAPPOINTED IN THE MOVIE, IT WAS MORE LIKE A CLASS D FILM AND NOT VERY INTERESTING AS A WESTERN.MAYBE FOR CHILDREN??"
+1,Eastern Western,"Entertaining, low buget western. Plot a little hard to follow. Not exactly Terence Hill's best movie. Watch it."
+2,Great Spaghetti Western!!,This is a great speghetti western starring Terrance Hill conquering the rowdiness of the wild west.It's a must see!!
+1,Boot Hill,The picture quality sub VHS standard. I'm a fan of Terence Hill films but this was by far the worst I've seen. I would not recommend this to anyone.
+1,Trinity is great,This movie isnt worth the time to read this review. It sucks and I'm a big Trinity fan. My advice is keep searching
+1,Disappointing and deceptive,"Poor quality recording, and though it calls itself ""Trinity Rides Again"" it is not a Trinity movie and lacks the humor and characterizations I was expecting."
+1,Poor picture,The picture quality was terrible. I feel there was no in-studio adjustment to improve on the picture quality. Just felt cheated!
+1,Horrible!,"I was very disapointed when I saw this.Knowing Terence Hill was in it I was expecting something a ton better.Big disapointment.Good cast,but bad movie."
+2,Boot Hill,I bought this DVD for my husband and he watches it over and over... It's hilarious and I am very pleased to have bought it:)
+1,Waste of money. Zero star. I'll never buy any movie made in the 1960's again.,"This DVD is a waste of money because of 2 things.1. DVD qualityThe quality is terribe. The color looks washed out. The film is grainy. Most of the time it's in zoom mode. So all I can see is the faces and shoulders of the actors even when they're dancing!2. The plot is boring.What a waste of money. The only good western film made in the 1960's is ""The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"""
+1,OK genre piece for completists of Spencer/Hill films,"One of the three ""Cat Stevens"" films that immediately preceded the breakthrough ""Trinity"" films, Terence Hill and Bud Spencer are not yet in the full characters they are famous for. The film is interesting mainly for the glimpses of how the Trinity/Bambino characters were developed. Do not expect comedy, although there are a couple moments of it. Directing OK but film shows its age and circus scenario will be too exotic for many tastes. Some viewers will find the film more dull than moody or stylish (as the director seemed to intend). Film was pretty well received by audiences in the late 1960s, according to the Hollywood Reporter."
+1,"Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Lionel Stander in the west.","Also known as Trinity Rides Again/ La Collina degli stivali.The print of this 1969 Italian western film is very poor. Grainy and greenish sometimes. Right away you will notice that Terence Hill and Lionel Stander (A Star Is Born [1937], Hart To Hart tv series [1979-84], Hart To Hart tv-movies [1993-96] ) have their voices dubbed by someone else. Sometimes you hear Stander's real voice. Stander plays a circus ringmaster. With his assistance he will help Terence and Bud Spencer take down the bad guys in the west. Difficult film to enjoy without Terence Hill's real voice. Victor Buono also in the film."
+1,"""Deceased!!!""","After spending many years watching the witty repartee and sight gags of the Trinity series I had hopes that ""Boot Hill"" would continue in this vein. What I got was a very hard to follow and sadly, very boring, spaghetti Western. Few, if any, redeeming moments. I wish Terrence Hill, upon reading the script to this turkey, would have done some Trinity slaps on the director and/or screenwriter."
+1,Didn't Live Up to Expectations,I should have recognized that given the age of this film that the DVD print would be of such low quality
+2,fascinating and reassuring,"Orr's book is a fantastic illustration of the current state of the world in terms of the relationship between technology, ecology, design and economy from a theoretical-philosophical perspective. He does not brush anything ""under the carpet"" and provides a very broad and deep understanding of our incompetence as a society saturated with consumption to deal with the consequences of our modern way of life. The best thing about this book, in comparison with other books in the subject, is first of all that it provides a highly engaging read, and second of all that it offers a very clear solution to our social and environmental problems - to live within and according to nature's limits. Orr's argument is convincing, not only because it is supported by many beautiful references, but mainly because it provides a very practical and honest pathway to the future."
+1,old seeds and small qty,I was sent seed packets that where packaged for spring 2010. I doubt those are going to grow but guess I'll see. There werent very many seeds in them either. And good thing I had other planting instructions because the packets didn't desplay deepth to plant the seeds or if the plant liked shade or sun. Some packages only made 2 1/2 six packs once planted. One packet of seeds should make at least 5 or 6 sixpacks.Thought I was getting a deal but got less seeds and old seeds when I could have went to Homedepot and got better stuff for $2 more. Wont be buying seeds from this Generic Company anymore.
+1,Worth it?,Haven't used yet. Long shipping time. Not refrigerated/yet told to upon receival. High shipping cost. Hard to find seeds.
+1,Seek medically aproval first,"While researching this product I found several risky side effect and several may or may not have bennifits. Lemon balm, Burdock, German chamomile, and Yarrow were safer in nature than the other herbs included. But an expert or professional should be following you and helping you decide if these are right for you. The other herbs have potential harm according to the research or are possibly not even effective. St. John's Worts can be very dangerous if taken with any other medication for example. Do the research first to keep yourself and your loved ones safe!!"
+2,Sprouted,Most of these herbs have sprouted. I was surprised at how tiny most of the seeds are. They are difficult to only place a few in the soil at a time. (not anyone's fault) I will update when I transfer to the garden this summer. Shipping was fast and included was a direction sheet for how to grow this medicinal garden. So far So good!
+2,Great kit!,This has a great discription on what each plant needs and how big it will grow. I have started several of my seeds already.
+1,unimpressed,"I found their selection to be far inferior in germination, selection, organic status, and information compared to another supplier that gave 18 different herb seeds, organic, more per packet, higher germination."
+1,Disc #2 would not play on our blueray/DVD player!! dont know how to fix or exchange it.,"The Disc #2 would not play on our blueray/dvd player and I am very disappointed. Since it was shipped from Canada via Amazon, I do not know how to resolve the problem."
+2,Surprising ...,"This is not a depiction of the ins and outs of the political aspect of Queen Victoria's reign. It is a love story where balancing duty with depth of feeling, professional with personal relationship, is fully fleshed out.All actors involved deliver great performances. Great chemistry between the lead actors makes the story come alive. It was wonderful to picture the castle, which looks so cold and austere from the outside, as the home of a warm and loving and joyful family. Children gleefully running through the halls on holidays. A father playing with his children. A mother looking on with shining eyes.This movie shows the personal side to the monarchy. It was a delight to watch. I hated to see it end.Add it to your DVD library and prepare yourself for a few hours of total enjoyment."
+2,very very excellent,I like to watch true story. It made me cried in the end that Albert died & left wife w/ 9 kids.
+2,history,I am a history buff so the movie was just great. The love they ended up with is not found in this world anymore.
+2,Victoria and Albert,"I love this movie for so many reasons, but first and foremost is the classic love story between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of England. Theirs is a love story for the ages. I love period pieces and I love English history and this is one of my all time top 10 favorite movies. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone whether you love English history or if you just love a great love story. Victoria Hamilton and Jonathan Firth play Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to perfection and are both superb actors. A very well acted movie with a great story. I would highly recommend."
+2,V&A,Lovely film -- great costumes. In terms of the relationship between the Queen and the Prince Consort - it seems accurate to the history I have read.
+2,A personal look at the life of Queen Victoria,"I bought this set thinking it would be just another movie to add to my growing costume drama collection. I was really wrong. From the first minutes of this movie the viewer is hooked. I was amazed to find out how Queen Victoria became Queen, how she struggled with her mother and how she picked a husband.I must say A&E did a great job portraying the lives of these well known people. I really felt as though I was there living out her life.The costumes are great, acting is supurb and nothing could be improved on save for the fact that it wasn't long enough and tons of time was skipped.Good job and a great movie. I would reccomend to anyone who wants to learn more about Queen Victoria or someone who just loves good movies!"
+2,An enjoyable read,"As an avid reader of history, I found this to be a very good start for Mr. Patton. He brings to life a real american hero focusing on both the positive and the negatives of his life. Colt Terry was definitely a hero, serving his country in multiple wars and spending five years under fire. His story needed telling and if you enjoy and learn from history, you will enjoy learning about him.Mr. Patton does a great job helping the reader understand life in the Korean conflict as well as Vietnam. My only critique is that i would have enjoyed more detail and this book should probably have been a bit longer as a result.In conclusion, if you have enjoyed Ambrose then this book should also be sitting on your shelves."
+1,mmmmmmmmm?????????,"I did learn things I didn't know about 1969 Woodstock. But this DVD uses too much video from the oringial movie. There's hours and hours of film that was shot sitting in some Hollywood vault somewhere that could be used. If you enjoyed the original movie you don't really need to buy this one. To much of the same thing over again, althrough the short interviews where a nice touch."
+1,Very Dissapointing,"If you're interested in only buying this to listen to the interviews and comments of artists who were there, and finally getting to hear from Rosenman and Roberts, then by all means buy the DVD. But if you're buying it for the musical content you'll be very dissapointed. They edited a lot of the songs horribly and cut the life out of them."
+2,A Different View,"For anybody who loves Michael Wadleigh's Woodstock boxset and wants even more film document of this mecca, then this is it. D.A.Pennebaker (Monterey Pop Festival) and Chris Hegedus to a great job directing this documentary of three days of peace and music and presenting the music in order as it happened. There are a few quick shots and longer cuts of festival goers that were in the Wadleigh film but it blends in well to this 3 hour film. I highly recommend this documentary from this historical landmark event of 1969."
+2,The Beginning...,"I know it sounds a little cheesy now, but for the time, it was way kewl. Depeche Mode are pioneers of synth-pop, and have evolved into an underground sensation and beyond. My favorites are: ""New life""-Bouncy and jivey. ""Puppets""-Dark and juicy. ""Photographic""-Awesome. Perverted? ""Tora, tora, tora""-Slammin and energetic. ""Voices""-Martin sings this one. Vintage Mode. This is a campy joyride! Put it on and get all sappy, remembering how cool the 80's actually were..."
+2,very good beginning,"the sound of this record is very particular, may be a little precarius, but you can see right there the talent and the sign of the band.this album is very enjoyable!"
+2,I love DM,I am 26 years old and I have been a fan of Depeche Mode since I was about 10 years old. I remember listening to this tape with my sister in her room and thinking how great this band is. I still love their music. I listen to them every day. I have all their CDs and I got to see them in concert during there Exciter tour. I guarantee that you will fall in love with Depeche Mode and appreciate their talents and Martin Gore's song writing skills.
+1,A tentative beginning,"Though this album has three great singles, it has traits that many debuts carry: lots of filler and undevelopment, but promise. This is notable in the Depeche Mode colletion, if only because it was Vince Clarke's only album with the boys. However, he would go on to create better albums with Yaz and Erasure, and the rest of Depeche Mode would move into darker territory. Besides, some of this music sounds really corny and dated."
+1,"Buy it for ""Ice Machine""","The only good thing about Speak & Spell is the fact that ""Ice Machine"" (best DM song ever, in my eyes) is on it... that is, if you have the version with the B-sides on it. The rest, while catchy, are downright wussy (especially this version of Photographic; go find the Some Bizarre version or a live version). The only other remotely listenable song on here is Tora Tora Tora! (though I wouldn't buy the standard album without the extra tracks just for Tora!)."
+1,One of My Least Favorite DM CDs,"Right from the beginning, with track #1 (""New Life""), I pretty much knew what to expect from the rest of this CD: fluffy, upbeat synth/pop that made me feel like I was ODing on ""sweetness"". Comparing this CD to Depeche Mode's newer, more somber music, I was amazed at how different they sound now compared to twenty or so years ago--and thank god for the change, too. I know I wouldn't be a DM fan if all of their songs had remained like this.The only two decent tracks on ""Speak and Spell"" (or, at least, the two that I didn't outright hate) are #2 (""Puppets""), a medium-tempoed song with a catchy chorus, and #11 (""Just Can't Get Enough""), a high-energy, spunky track. The rest are just too cheesy and silly for me, in particular the two ""pretty boy"" songs: #4 (""Boys Say Go!"") and #6 (""What's Your Name?""). I've honestly heard catchier tunes on my old Nintendo system, i.e., Dr. Mario. Depeche Mode fan or not, you can skip this CD and not feel guilty about it."
+2,No SACD?,"That's because Rhino is now owned by the WEA group and they don't support SACD. They could have used DVD-Audio instead, considering all the trouble they went to creating surround versions. The DTS 96/24 tracks are decent IF you have a newer 96/24 DTS decoder, otherwise you'll get 48/24 output. This same problem will plague the upcoming Genesis reissues as well, you'll only get the SACD layer if you buy the import and that means the videos will be PAL format."
+1,buy the import !!!!,"If you must have Speak and Spell ( which is quite good, despite being very lightweight, fluffy, lyrically empty early-eighties synth-pop ) do yourself a favour and spend the extra money on the import version. The US version pales in comparison to the original Uk version. There is a great song ( Sometimes I Wish I Was Dead, which is not as depressing as its title would suggest ) that was left off the US pressing, and the extra time was taken up by the inclusion of the 12"" remix of Just Can't Get Enough (which is better in its original 7"" mix anyway - over six minutes of Just Can't Get Enough is, well, too much of enough ). There are also a few great b-sides that are on the UK version of the cd."
+2,Classic,You cant go wrong with this classic. I beleive most people know what they are in for when they are buying a classic like this..
+2,"I hated it when I was a kid, but I love it now","Except for What's Your Name, which is quite awful, this is a great record. It's simple, light, and rather comically gay-tinged, even though the lineup is all heterosexual. One can even see the leather bar look the band had on YouTube. I second the reviewer who said seek out the version that comes with the b-sides. This record shows bubble gum pop done right, unlike A Broken Frame. I'm not sure about the extended Just Can't Get Enough. Maybe that's something that was added later because I recall my tape had the regular version."
+2,Super,"I have the DVD, and the blueray version has more color and the sound really pops out. The movie line of good versus evil is the theme, but it has a unique twist from the standard man of God versus the demon theme. If you have't seen the original, I don't want to spoil it for you."
+2,A wild ride,"This movie blew me away the first time I seen this movie. I wish it were 20-30 mins longer to for more story.I have wanted part 2 for years now but sadly I am still waiting. I purchased this movie on DVD then HD-DVD. When HD-DVD was put to rest, I was upset because I knew I would not be using that player for long. I broke down and purchase the Bluray for another high def version.I am glad to say I am not disappointed."
+2,Constantine,"What a good movie. However as good as it is ,it sometimes takes on a child-like sense of humor.... The acting is ok. But i wish they had a stronger story line...The guy who plays satan is great. And Many of the parts are jaw dropping..... I give it 4 out of 5 stars,,,,I do say buy it because when you see it you will want to see it again......"
+2,Great Film!!,"I had no idea what to expect going into this film (just watched it on DVD a few minutes ago). I had heard some negativity from fans of the comic (I've never read the comic myself); and it certainly had the potential to be a flop. But I absolutely loved it! The plot was interesting, the acting was good, the effects were great -- and there was not a boring moment. What could have been a hack, predictable plot was always surprising and interesting. Hats off to the writers and director -- with all the crap horror/thriller that gets on the big screen, this was a welcome change."
+1,What a shameful letdown,"Shameful attempt at a hybrid of horror, action and suspends that cast Keanu Reeves as occult detective John Constantine in an adaptation of the vertigo comic book that loses it's edge and goes for the gusto in flat out stupidly with a boring acting turn by Keanu Reeves who just does not come across well in the role. The story just makes no sense at all and feels like it needed a good rewrite for everything to truly come together and the direction just does help move things along. Other than the great scene in which Rachel Weisz get torn out of a building, most of the special effects are not very good and could have been improved during post production. As for the rest of the actors, only Rachel Weisz manages to give a compelling performance despite the bad script in which she had to work with and Peter Stormare does a great five minute walk on as prince of darkness. Nether of them however can save this runaway train that should have been checked before it left the tracks."
+1,Destroying a great comic book for the sake of Keanu Reeves.,"Constantine is a very bad adaptation of the Comic book called Hellblazer and when I say bad, I do mean bad. It really desecrates what the comic book stood for and shows that Hollywood only cares about themselves, not the fans. Keanu Reeves literally gives the worse performance of his career in this film and most of the actors around him follow his path. Only Rachel Weisz and Djimon Hounsou gives good performances in this heap of junk because they at the very least tries their best with the very bad script that they had to work with while Keanu and the rest of the actors ham it up to the hill.See it for their performances alone"
+1,"If this is the best they have to offer, then take it back","Bland rip off of a great comic book not only puts the worse actor imaginable for the main character but has a script that is almost a crime in itself. The dialog is so bad that it would even make deaf children cry and the special effects are not as good as one might hope. Some of the acting is great and that's a great feat in itself because of how bad the script is. Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou and Tilda Swinton do great work here and for that, people should be grateful for but it's still Keanu's film and he still torpedo it with a lousy performance that is in tune with the lousy script it has.If this is the best they have to offer for the fans of the comic book, then take it back."
+1,Rachel Weisz is graceful but the movie is disgraceful.,"Dull, loud and boring adaptation of the classic horror comic book lacks a real leading man for the movie to fly with its bad script and almost as bad special effects. While Keanu fails miserably in his role, his co-star Rachel Weisz does more with hers than the actual movie does, giving her character a real sense of grace and strong will despite the lousy dialog, Badly written characters and insane plot clichés that is surrounding her during the course of the movie. Weisz's performance alone is worth the price of the rental but other than her, there is really no reason rush to see the bad film."
+1,Horrible can't begin to describe this.,"Lamebrain horror film that not only rips off a much better film out there (The prophecy) but also lacks the thrills that movie had in spades. Keanu Reeves is still his same self here, which means that he gives another boring acting turn. His fellow co-stars do far more in their parts with Rachel Weisz being the stand out, giving a great performance that has resonance and guts. Djimon Hounsou is good as well but he's barley in the film and Peter Stormare give a great cameo that really should have been a bigger role. Weisz, Hounsou and Stormare give far more acting weight to this lame brain horror movie than it deserved and for that, they are worthy of the praise (Especially Weisz, who does lift this movie above the mediocre garbage it's really is.) but regardless of their worthy acting turns, the movie is plague by a script that really does not make any sense and a director who does not know how to direct a movie."
+1,Cable movie of the week at best.,"Horrible Keanu Reeves movie that is with out a doubt the worse film he has ever made. Keanu was not right for the role and his performance shows that in a real and painful light. Most of the actors are just as bad a he is with only Rachel Weisz, Peter Stormare and Djimon Hounsou giving good performances with the little they had to work with and they do upstage Keanu and the horrible script but even with their great talent, they still can't save this movie from being as bad as it is.Thumbs up for the efforts made by Weisz, Stormre and Hounsou but a big thumbs down for the movie itself. Maybe the three of them could work together again in a better movie."
+1,Another ten bucks I'll never see again,"Can Keanu spell ""typecast""? After those lousy Matrix sequels couldn't he have smelt the sulphur a mile away and dodged this sad excuse for a film?It's a tired formula - angels and demons are completely monstrous and amoral whereas us poor humans, the only creatures with any capacity for virtue, are stuck in the middle as their pawns. Not very original, not to mention cliche-ridden. Of course his friend (who is stereotypically geeky and likes to study arcane literature) had to die, just as he was trying to give Keanu some vital information! Of course there has to be a slow-motion scene where Keanu kills demon hybrids, a scene stolen straight from Blade. Of course he has to wear a long black coat.And suicides automatically go to hell?! Oh please. Time for filmmakers to stop adopting the dogma of a particular chuch and be more original. And what's with that horrendous depiction of the Angel Gabriel, androgynous, snooty and all but screaming fashion victim!"
+2,Great but I got the wrong one,I got the movie on time and everything brand new the problem is I thought it would work in my samsung surround sound HD theater but it didn't. I can't really tell you anything other than I wish I can see how good it looks LOL. You will get your DVD on time though
+1,"Keanu Reeves: Dude, I was just attacked by a foot-soldier demon.","Other actor: No way!KR: Way! He was, like...a bunch of BUGS-n-stuff. But I kicked his ass.OA: NO WAY!!KR: WAY! Got a smoke?OA: Does the Pope wear a funny..oh, sorry dude. No offense.KR: Just give me the damn cigarette.Fade to white then to breathtaking shot of Rachel Weisz or Tilda Swinton."
+1,"Blame the director for this mess, not Keanu.","This is the fault of the person in charge, not Keanu Reeves. The movie from day one was plague with problems concerning the people behind the scenes, who wanted to make kids film and the director, who really did not know what he was doing. Keanu tried is best with a script that was being change almost every day and I think he did well. I will admit that this is not his best performance and I would also agree with the majority of the reviews written that Rachel Weisz gave the best performance in the entire movie (she is that good). If you want to put fault somewhere, put it on the producers and the director, they were the ones who messed up the movie for their own gain. Keanu did his best with what he had and he really did not have much help from the people in charge."
+1,Mindless Garbage,"Mindless Keanu Reeves film not only lacks a story for most of the stuff that happens in this film to make any sense but has some of the worse dialog known to man. Keanu is Keanu, don't expect much more than that and the special effects are decent but not superb. The script is a huge disservice to most of the cast and the climax of the film has no rhythm to it. The only actors in the film that manages to transcend the lackluster material given is Rachel Weisz, who gives a deep and rich performance that the film is not mature enough for and Peter Stormare, who does far more for this film than Keanu Reeves and the special effects combined.Other than them, you can skip the movie."
+1,"Weisz, Stormare and Hounsou are great but the movie is not.","To make this as quick and as painless as possible, the movie was a huge letdown. Keanu Reeves look like he was just going though the motions here and delivers a rather stale performance that is the worse one in the entire film and that's a great feet considering that Shia LaBeouf, gives a painfully unfunny performance as his pet sidekick. Rachel Weisz is great but she's stuck with Keanu way too much and she would have been much lead than he was because she at least made you care about what was happening with the film while Keanu was just playing his Neo character again. Djmon Hounsou is fine but wasted in a bit part and Peter Stormare is criminally underused in a cameo.The special effects are great but there is really no story to be told and the script is pretty bad in some parts.Avoid."
+1,Skip it.,"Moronic and self indulgent Keanu Reeves vanity project lacks the heart and the wits of the comic book which it steals most of it's ideas form and ruins them with a horrible acting performance by Keanu Reeves, which looks more like he's reading from cue cards than remembering a script. The rest of the actors do better in their roles than he does with Rachel Weisz stealing the show with a deep and strong performance , Gavin Rossdale, doing a very convincing job as an agent of the underworld and Djmon Hounsou giving a bit role more class than he should have. Tilda Swinton does well with a small role that is very underwritten and Shia LaBeouf is well, Shia LaBeouf. Don't expect any more than that.Skip it, you will thank yourself after you see it when its on cable."
+1,Dumb adaptation that does not try to be even remotely good,"Lackluster adaptation of the vertigo comic book that is only a fraction of the original source material and puts in a actor who can't live up to the character he is trying to play. Keanu Reeves fumbles badly with his role and the rest of the cast follows suite with the lousy script that make them all look like fools. Only Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare come out of this cinematic debacle with their heads high because they do more than the script does in this film. They give more to their respective characters than they should have and make the film a little better than it really is and that's no small feat considering the fact that Keanu and the rest of the cast do look like fools thou out the entire film thanks to the badly written script and lackluster special effects.For Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare, the film gets a four rating. The rest of the film does not even merit one."
+1,"So bad, its funny.","Pretty bad horror movie that is more funny than scary with a horrible performance by Keanu Reeves, who is becoming one of the worse icons in movie history. Great actors like Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou and Peter Stormare all try to over come the bad material that they have to work with (and also try to make Keanu look good as well, which is a hard thing to do in itself) but with a very bad script, you can only do but so much.1 star."
+1,"Other than the fine performances by Weisz, Hounsou, and Stormare, there is nothing here to see.","Mind numbingly bad Keanu Reeves film that makes you want to tear your hair out with Keanu giving his career worse performance and most of the actors giving theirs as well. The story is a clear rip off of horror movies from the past and it makes even the viewer feel stupid after it's all over. Only Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, and Peter Stormare are able to transcend their badly written characters and that's because they are too good of actors to be even in this mess.Hopefully Weisz, Housou and Stormare will learn to read their scripts better after this debacle."
+1,Bad movie,"The movie was awful. Not only did the plot not make any sense, the audience really does not sympathize with either of the two main characters. It also was violent for violent's sake. It was all shot in a very unlovable and gritty lighting. The CGIs were unrealistic and distracting.I didn't like the main female character's husky voice. She delivered a poor acting performance. As for the angel, why? why? why? Why the ridiculously cut hair? The characters seemed to be thrown in, all with their slightly different accents or speaking styles. It's a big mess, all glued together at the end, without having thought everything through.Oh, and the cab driver boy was annoying.Ugh! what a junk of a movie. How can rate this less than one star?"
+1,"We all WANTED to like it, but it stinks.","Hmm.. I actually really like Keanu, but this was not a good role for him. If he had played it a bit more like Depp in 'Pirates...' it may have been ggoofy fun. The only amusement comes from Swinton and Stormare as Gabriel and Satan respectively. Plus, Gavin (Bush's frontman) is creepy enough. Weisz's performance is nothing special (her accent always stinks!).As people have said the story makes no sense. It is tentative in its storytelling... is this an action film or a religious film? Problem is it fails to be either or both. The only grace outside of Stormare and Swinton is that the visuals are cool.If you haven't seen this, just walk away, rewatch the Matrix or something like the Ninth Gate for creepy religous movies."
+1,ONE OF THE WORSE FILMS EVER MADE.,"Mind numbingly bad Keanu Reeves film that makes you want to tear your hair out with Keanu giving his career worse performance and most of the actors giving theirs as well. The story is a clear rip off of horror movies from the past and it makes even the viewer feel stupid after it's all over. Only Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, and Peter Stormare are able to transcend their badly written characters and that's because they are too good of actors to be even in this mess. They are giving way too much talent and class to a film that has none of their qualities.Hopefully Weisz, Housou and Stormare will learn to read their scripts better after this debacle"
+1,"If this is the best they have to offer, then take it back","Bland rip off of a great comic book not only puts the worse actor imaginable for the main character but has a script that is almost a crime in itself. The dialog is so bad that it would even make deaf children cry and the special effects are not as good as one might hope. Some of the acting is great and that's a great feat in itself because of how bad the script is. Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou and Peter Stormare do great work here and for that, people should be grateful for but it's still Keanu's film and he still torpedo it with a lousy performance that is in tune with the lousy script it has.If this is the best they have to offer for the fans of the comic book, then take it back."
+1,"Good DVD Package, Pretty bad movie.","While I liked the overall packaged for this film (The behind the scenes information, the small comic book) The movie was really bad. Keanu Reeves did not cut it in the main role and the script was so badly written that you actually thought of better dialog in your head while you are watching it. I agree with a lot of what has been said about Rachel Weisz and her great performance but not even her grand and game effort could have saved it from its own bad script and its really bad leading man.My one star review goes to Rachel Weisz and the slick DVD extras but the movie gets an F from me ."
+1,Pretty bad and pretty pointless.,"Pretty bad and pretty pointless Keanu Reeves vanity project that takes a well respected horror comic book and literally rips apart the complexity of it and makes it a joke with no story and no redeeming value to it. Of all the actors in the film, only Rachel Weisz manages to strike the right note and make you care about what is going on but other than her, you really don't give a damn about any of the characters and really don't give a damn about Keanu's attempt at drama.Avoid."
+1,Dumb adaptation that does not try to be even remotely good or faithful to the comic book,"Lackluster adaptation of the vertigo comic book that is only a fraction of the original source material and puts in a actor who can't live up to the character he is trying to play. Keanu Reeves fumbles badly with his role and the rest of the cast follows suite with the lousy script that make them all look like fools. Only Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare come out of this cinematic debacle with their heads high because they do more than the script does in this film. They give more to their respective characters than they should have and make the film a little better than it really is and that's no small feat considering the fact that Keanu and the rest of the cast do look like fools thou out the entire film thanks to the badly written script and lackluster special effects.For Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare, the film gets a four rating. The rest of the film does not even merit one."
+1,Overburdened by Religious Overtones,"While the film includes some interesting visuals, it is bogged down by rather heavy-handed Catholic theology. If you don't subscribe to such beliefs, like me, you find yourself unable to care about the plot or see it as worth your effort to understand. All in all, I was rather bored by the end and found myself looking at the clock. It felt like I was watching the Catholic equivalent of the cheesy Protestant _Left Behind_ series."
+1,See it for Rachel Weisz only.,"Super Stupid horror movie that has really only one good performance in the entire film and that belogs to Rachel Weisz, who really does do much for this crap heap while Keanu makes a fool out of himself and the rest of the actors make Keanu look like an proffestional actor.The one star goes to Rachel Weisz only."
+1,One extra star for visual effects!,Truly a roller coaster ride that keeps on going to... NOWHERE land! Only extra star for the effects! PASS!
+1,"Yes, it's not very good.","I agree that the performance of Rachel Weisz was the best thing about this film, Unfortunately, that about the only good thing that I can say about this film because the rest of it is horrible. Keanu Reeves just does not come across as a credible main character and the story is not well thought out. The last twenty minutes of the movie take a downward fall into movie hell with one of the worse plot surprises in movie history and it reduces the movie into a standard Keanu Reeves action feast that has no brains what so ever. The special effects were done pretty badly and the direction is marginal at best and some of the scenes were too dark to notice what the hell was going on from time to time.I don't agree with the majority on allot of things but I have to say that they are right"
+1,"boring, boring, and well, boring...",Keanu Reeaves is boring in this supernatural detective mystery. Good sfx and rachel weisz is always easy to look at but there is no plot worth mentioning...
+2,Fascinating,I love this movie. I can watch it over and over again. Perhaps it's how cavalier Constantine is about eternal consequences. It is certainly tongue in cheek.
+2,Good!,Decent movie; good action; no scrapes on the disk; NOT Biblically correct... it will make you think though; great ending.
+1,Not what it was billed as...,"I saw this billed as a ""super hero"" style movie. I read the description, and was hesitant to watch it, but it had a fairly high rating, and I could sort of imagine a guy with ""super powers"" to kick some demon tail. What I got instead was a rather depressing, horror flick. To me the story line stunk. This could have been fun. It had good special effects, yet it managed to depress me and bore me. Really disappointed!"
+1,Much worse than I expected.,Mind bending stupid horror film that lacks any form of common sense what so ever with a script that was looked like it was written by a ten year old with dialog only a child could understand and a leading man who is as bad an actor as they come. Keanu Reeves can't act if his life depended on it and his performance here proves that in spades. The special effects are not really good and the direction seems forced in some places. The only performance of merit that this film has is from Rachel Weisz who does much more with her character than she needed to and she does lift this film pass much of it's problems but a good actor can do only do so much with out the help of the director or the rest of the cast and she's basically by herself in this film in terms of good acting.Avoid.
+1,"O boy, this movie was really bad.","Horrible movie that leaves a very bad taste in your mouth with a bad acting performance by Keanu Reeves, who is miscast as a hard boiled detective who fights against demons in LA. His performance is a real misfire on the part of the people who made this film and it hurts the film in a lot of ways. His co-star Rachel Weisz is ten times the actor Keanu is and she has the most interesting character in the whole movie. Her character is so good that she should have been the lead instead of poor Keanu but we don't live in a perfect world so we have to suffer with Keanu trying to act tough. The script is an absolute mess from beginning to end and the special effects are not done properly in some scenes of the film.See the film for Rachel Weisz performance alone but other than her, wait for video."
+1,How to make a bad movie.,"How to make a really bad movie.1) Have a script that literally makes no sense.2) Have a music video director who has no clue on what he's trying to film, let alone have a clue on what the movie is really about.3) Cast the film with two great and versatile actors (Rachel Weisz and Djimon Hounsou) and then cast the central character with one of the worse actors around ( Keanu Reeves) and have him throw the film off balance with his lack of talent.4) Take a great story from an acclaimed comic book and rape it for a cheap thrill.What do you get with all of this? A film called Constantine, one of the worse films of this year.Not worth it's weight on DvD"
+1,The movie was horrible.,"Super crappy film that not only makes you feel stupid once you have seen it but will make you want to have a drink just to forget about it right after its over. Keanu Reeves is miscast in a very very bad way and the story is not very interesting at all. Certain thing that are introduce in terms of narrative in the beginning of the film is thrown out by the end of the second act in order to put on a ridiculous third act that makes everything about the movie into a bad and tasteless joke. Rachel Weisz does do wonders with the script and her role and the universal praise she is getting is well deserved but she gives the only good performance in the entire movie while the rest of the actors in the film can't rise above the bad material they are given. I did not even know that this was a comic book before but now that I do, I know why it was so bad to begin with."
+1,Weisz is great but Keanu is miscast and the film is horrible,Really bad horror movie that has only the great performance of Rachel Weisz from keeping it from being a total waste of time. Keanu is miscast to the point of him hurting the film and the script is so horribly written that it literally almost too painful to the ears.Rachel Weisz is great but she's the only good thing about the entire film.
+1,Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans would love this movie.,"Super stupid Keanu Reeves monster movie that is so bad, I'm waiting for it to come on Mystery Science Theater 3000. Keanu is at his worse with this film and it shows on his face that even he thinks the movie is bad. Out of the entire cast, Only Rachel Weisz(Runaway Jury) and Peter Stourmar(Bad Boys 2) give credible performances that are way better than the movie itself. Rachel Weisz does more with her part than the screenwriters and the director did with making the movie and gives the film an unnecessary great performance that a way better movie could have used instead and Peter Stourmar gives class and dignity to an underwritten role that is only in the movie for about five minutes.See it for Rachel Weisz and Peter Stourmar ONLY, because the rest of the film is really bad."
+1,It's the Matrix all over again.,"Rip roaring rip off of the Matrix movies that has Keanu Reeves redoing his Neo character for a supernatural tale that does not have a lot of common sense. Keanu is pretty bad in this film and it's apparent that this was an attempt to cash in on his Matrix success and some of the things that happens in the film including the over blown ending are scenes taken directly from the Matrix films. It seems to me that they were trying to establish another franchise with Keanu but this film really does not deserve a follow up. There are some good thing to say about it like the performances of Rachel Weisz, who does do far more for this film with her great and powerful performance than it does for her and Peter Stormare, whose tem minute cameo has more meat and soul than most of the performances of the film (with the excerption of Rachel Weisz of course) . Other than them, the movie is really a vanity project for those who are looking to cash in on the Matrix movies."
+1,This was pretty bad.,Lackluster adaptation of the vertigo comic book that is only a fraction of the original source material and puts in a actor who can't live up to the character he is trying to play. Keanu Reeves fumbles badly with his role and the rest of the cast follows suite with the lousy script that make them all look like fools. Only Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare come out of this cinematic debacle with their heads high because they do more than the script does in this film. They give more to their respective characters than they should have and make the film a little better than it really is and that's no small feat considering the fact that Keanu and the rest of the cast do look like fools thou out the entire film thanks to the badly written script and lackluster special effects.One star.
+1,"Yes, it's that bad.","Super crappy supernatural thriller that makes a fine comic book into a sham with a horrible performance by Keanu Reeves and sub par special effects that are an insult to a lot of the technical wizards working in Hollywood now. To call this movie an insult to their craft is an understatement and pretty pathetic considering how lazy the production of this film really was. I have heard a lot of praise about Rachel Weisz's performance, and she deserves all of it because she is the only good thing this movie really has. She's so good in fact that you do feel sorry for her for even putting in an effort to give the audience someone to cheer for.Too bad the rest of the movie was not as professional as her performance was."
+1,"Even with the strong and complex performance of Rachel Weisz, Keanu still finds a way to suck the life out of the movie","Moronic and self indulgent Keanu Reeves vanity project lacks the heart and the wits of the comic book which it steals most of it's ideas form and ruins them with a horrible acting performance by Keanu Reeves, which looks more like he's reading from cue cards than remembering a script. The rest of the actors do better in their roles than he does with Rachel Weisz stealing the show with a deep and strong performance, Gavin Rossdale, doing a very convincing job as an agent of the underworld and Djmon Hounsou giving a bit role more class than he should have. Tilda Swinton does well with a small role that is very underwritten and Shia LaBeouf is well, Shia LaBeouf. Don't expect any more than that.Skip it, you will thank yourself later."
+1,Really pretty bad.,"Very bad Keanu Reeves film that could be one of the worse films ever made. Keanu sinks it up so badly that he should be thrown out of Hollywood all together and they should include the director and the screenwriters as well because the movie is as bad as Keanu's performance. Out of the entire cast only Rachel Weisz gives a real performance in this movie and she is so good in fact that she does almost redeems the entire film but not even her great talent could save it from the script, which is excruciatingly bad and the direction, which is as bad as the script and lacks focus for what its trying to accomplish. The story makes no sense and manages to go against itself in certain scenes and the climax literally destroys the narrative that the movie was trying to build up.Maybe asking for a competed director and a lead actor who can act was a tall order for the producers of this film."
+1,"Other than the good effort made by Weisz, the movie is bad","Horrible horror misfire that lacks a lot of brains and lacks a credible leading man for the movie to really fly. While Keanu Reeves is miscast in the worse way, it's Rachel Weisz who steps up to the plate and carries the movie into respectability. Her performance is much better than the story and the special effects that is in this film and for that, the movie is bearable but other than her grand effort to transcend the lousy script, there is really nothing to see here other than her performance.Wait for Dvd."
+1,Don't waste your time,"It's amazing how they can take some moments from a film, show them in previews, and make a person think, ""Hey, that looks interesting."" Well, don't you believe it! It felt as if they were making the plot up as they went along, the characters are shallow, and it was BORING. I don't know anything about the comic, but if I were the original artist/author, I'd be offended that my name was associated with this movie. It's not scary, it's not interesting, it's not thought provoking, there's nothing to keep you on the edge of your seat. Save your money."
+1,"Neo VS the devil and in the end, we all lose","Horrible Keanu Reeves action/horror movie not only makes the people who pay to see it look stupid but solidify him as one of the worse actors of our generation with a horrible performance that takes all the good this film had and destroys it with his sheer lack of talent. I feel sorry for his fellow actors which includes Rachel Weisz, (who give the movie's only real performance) for even being on the same screen with him because despite their good work, he manages to make the movie into a real choir to watch and that's in itself a crime because a better actor would have done more with the role.The bad word of mouth is justified."
+2,i agree this a is good movie,"Constantine is based on the D.C. comics characters ""Hellblazer"",i also dont know too much about the comics, so was gradingjust as a film and have to admit it rocked the house!!!Way to go Keanu, the cast and director. Constantine has somegreat special effects, the acting is particulary good fromeveryone from Reeves to Rachel Weisz.He plays a sort of witchcraft doctor who performs exorcismsand gets rid of demons. Suddenly, well I dont want to revealtoo much, but lets just say that this movie is worth the moneyto see it in the theater. So see ""Constantine""!!!"
+2,Religious Ideals in Film,This film is a great action movie hands down. no arguments. But another great thing about it is that the story and plot are rich and thick. I love when films like these use religion correctly to create a good story line. I myself am a fan of the Exorcist movies and Religious movies like those are good dark scary fun.
+2,Awesome!,"This came with a graphic novel and a Bonus features disc! I didn't know it came with the graphic novel too, so that was a fun surprise. I bought the dvd when it was first released to watch how things were done and there was absolutely nothing on it. What a waste that was although I did watch the movie a million times. This set is awesome because it provides everything that I wanted the first time I went out and bought the dvd. I haven't even finished watching all of the bonus stuff, so that will be nothing but fun when I get to. Watching how they made the part in the beginning when the car hits the guy was friggin' awesome!!!!! Plus, I adore Peter Stormaire, Tilda Swinton, and Rachel Weisz. If you like knowing the making of stuff and graphic novels, then get this version of the dvd."
+1,Disappointed,"I really did not care for this film at all. The visual effects were pretty good, but the acting overall was just terrible."
+2,excellet,"this is what movies are all about, to Be enjoy...a great movie, of suspence based on a greata comic book, for the ones who said the movie sucked,STAY HOME AND READ A BOOK!! dont go out Its bad for you.Peace."
+2,Good Product,I was a little disappointed the item was lost in the mail but as soon as I contacted the company they sent a replacement & I received it in less then 48hrs
+1,Constantine *blu ray*,Was happy to recieve the dvd fast but the quality (both image and sound) doesn't match to any of the blu ray discs I have at home.Looks like someone labeled DVD as bluray.
+2,Fun film and a good blu-ray for cineophiles,"I hear a lot of negative remarks about the movie but I've never let them stop me from enjoying the fun of the film. Regardless of how much the film may stray away from the original comic book source material, Constantine is an interesting take on the concept of heaven versus hell. For a first-time director, I have to give some credit for what he was able to pull off and I think the special features give audiences a better understanding of him and his intent.As for as the blu-ray features, there's a hefty amount of filmmaking information that will keep movie fans busy for at least an hour, watching in-depth explanations of how the director approached the design of the film and it's special effects gags."
+2,very good movie!,"very good movie, must have on blu ray. although mine was skipping on my ps3 for some reason. amazon was excellent in their customer service replacing the order."
+1,Constantine,"A very nice movie. Overall audio is okay but the center channnel is soft on output. Whisper can hardly be heard. Dolby TrueHd is average. Switched to Dolby Digital, less compressed. Gabriel wing flaps can be heard. Now the center channel is much better. Visual just okay. Its a 50G disc."
+2,Keanu at his best,This is an amazing film. The graphics on this film were exquisite. It just goes to show that Keanu Reeves can play any part. He is a exorcist that is trying to buy his way into heaven by casting demons back into the hell from which they came. There is only one outcome to this breath taking plot. Will he get in or will he get rejected? You have to see it to believe.
+2,CONSTANTINE raises the bar for HD-DVD,"Everyone knows the plot, but some maybe unaware of just how incredible the HD-DVD disc looks and sounds. The bar has been raised and a standard has been established. This IS the best HD-DVD transfer thus far. When displayed over a 1080p television, I dare you to find a flaw in the transfer. Warner Bros. has truly given CONSTANTINE a pristine transfer and a Dobly TrueHD audio soundtrack to boot! I highly recommend this disc for anyone looking for a reference disc for their collection. CONSTANTINE is perfect 5-star rating!"
+2,"Great Effects, but not spectacular.","This movie was long and I had a hard time hearing some of the dialogue. The effects were amazing. The acting was ok, and the story was promising. There were many strokes of genius in the movie, but is not worthy of a 5th star."
+2,Awesome movie!,This movie was great and I wasn't disappointed in it at all. It's definitely a different kind of movie so it's refreshing. I bought it as a gift for my boyfriend and he loved it.
+1,Keanu blows any credibility this movie had with his acting,"Dull, loud and boring adaptation of the classic horror comic book lacks a real leading man for the movie to fly with its bad script and almost as bad special effects. While Keanu fails miserably in his role, his co-star Rachel Weisz does more with hers than the actual movie does, giving her character a sense of dignity and grace despite of the lousy dialog, Badly written characters and insane plot cliches that is surrounding her during the course of the movie. Her performance alone is worth the price of the movie ticket but other than her, there is really no reason rush to see the bad film.My Suggestion? Wait for Dvd."
+2,Entertaining and thought-provoking,"Anyone watching this movie must accept it on its own merits apart from any prior expectations. For example, if you see ""Constantine"" with the expectation of Oscar-worthy performances, you are almost certainly going to be disappointed.""Constantine"" is an entertaining and action-packed ride, and Keanu is a fitting lead actor for the part. The main source of John Constantine's angst stems from a portion of Catholic doctrine that says that suicide is a mortal sin; thus, he is doomed to hell. However, after committing suicide, he was allowed to come back and try to ""atone"" for his mortal sin in any way that he could. This backdrop should allow anyone watching ""Constantine"" to appreciate the depth of the plot while overlooking occasional bad acting. The special effects are great as well as believable, and the ending ties everything up nicely with a bow while at the same time leaving room for a sequel.The fifth star is for the fact that this movie is NOT a remake."
+1,"Cool concept, not so good delivery. 2.5 Stars","I thought the movie was ok and had some cool moments. I didn't like the deamons/devils; they looked terrible. They needed a better artist or vision/concept. The movie had so much potential. Hollywood has not produced a good Heaven/Hell, Angel/Devil movie. Hopefully something of worth will be produced in the near future."
+1,This movie was pretty bad,"I've never read Hellblazer before, but I am a comic fan and thought maybe I'd enjoy this movie. I was wrong. This movie had some of the worst acting I've seen, especially by Keanu Reeves and Shia LaBeouf. Aside from that, it contained a storyline that was just too much for a 2 hour movie. It's obvious that Constantine's life is more complicated than can fit in their time slot, so it appears they left many things out and tried to pack in as much action as possible without explaining very much.Overall, the storyline was incredibly boring, and despite some decent special effects, the action was even more yawn-inducing. This is the first movie in my entire life I've ever fallen asleep in."
+1,Supernatural fluff piece.,Flat Keanu Reeves vanity project that lacks a lot brain and allot of showmanship with a story that makes no sense and a leading man who can't act the role he's playing. Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare are about the only actors in the film who give great performances and that's really because they are over qualified to be in a movie of this type. Weisz gives too much heart and soul to her role and Stormare gives a sadistic edge that is way too fierce to be in a movie like this. Both of them are head and shoulders over Keanu Reeves in the acting department and both of them literally blow him out of this film.See it for their performances only because it's the only good you are going to get out of this bad movie.
+1,Unholy Crap,"If the Matrix And the Exorcist got together and had a baby and it came out as a turd then that would be this movie. Terrible acting, the worst script this side of Reefer Madness, and an unplausible plot revolving around (sigh) the Devil, a hippy-dressing angel, and a holy artifact found in (What!) Mexico? The only thing realistic about that was how easy it is for illegals to cross the border. Now, everyone put their forearms together and repeat after me: GO INTO THE TOILET, I COMMAND THEE! Now flush."
+1,This movie was horrible.,Awful and down right degrading horror freak show that has Keanu Reeves redoing his Matrix role for a supernatural tale that makes no sense in what it was trying to accomplish. The screenwriters of this film look like they were making all of this up while they were going along and the cinematography is murky at best. Not even the special effects were up to what they are in terms of what is standard now and you can see how bad they look once you see some of the demons are in the light. Some of the acting is very good with Rachel Weisz doing much more than she should have for this movie but the movie falls on the shoulders of Keanu Reeves and he rather be Neo than a real character.Wait for Video instead of paying for it.
+1,A disgrace to the name Hellblazer.,"Dumb down adaptation to the great vertigo horror comic book lacks the flare and the heart of the book and dumbs down the subject matter in order to please Keanu Reeves's fan base. Keanu can't act if his life depended on it and the script is not worth its weight of tissue paper. The acting by most of the cast is almost as bad as Keanu's with the excerption of Rachel Weisz, who gives the only real and compelling performance in the entire movie and to Djimon Hounsou, who is the only actor in the film who does his comic book character justice. Other than their performances, the movie is not worth your time."
+1,"If Hell wants Keanu Reeves, let it have him and this stupid film.","Dumb, very dumb supernatural thriller that lacks a lot of brains and a credible leading man. Keanu Reeves literally sucks this movie dried with his lack of talent and makes every thing about the movie into a very bad and cruel joke. The director can't even stage a scene with tension and some parts of the movie are very dark to even see what is happening from time to time. The script is horrible with some of the worse dialog imaginable and the special effects are pretty bad. The only thing that this movie has going for it is the performances of Rachel Weisz, who gives the movie more class and dignity that it does not deserve and Peter Stormare, who does more with his small role than Keanu does with his main character.If it were not for Weisz and Stormare, I probably would have walked right out of the theater, that's how bad the rest of the movie was."
+1,Don't waste your time watching this trash,"If you're looking for good movies to watch, don't waste your time and money with this one, I mean it's so stupid, boring, bad acting, all the movie is awful that's all what I can tell you"
+1,One of the worst movies starting Keanu Reeves,It's one of the worst movies starting Keanu Reeves. The plot is ridiculous. The special effects are below par. There's no suspense nor horror here.
+1,Very stupid,"Very stupid adaptation of the DC horror comic book not only lacks brains but also a lacks an actor who can pull off the complex role of John Constantine. Keanu Revees is gravely miscast as John Constantine, which is a shame because Reeves could have pulled off the role but with a screenplay that is so badly written, Keanu does not come out looking good at all and makes an complete fool out of himself in the process. Only Rachel Weisz and Djimon Hounsou manages to pull though this mess with their dignity intact and that's manly because they bring far too much acting talent to this badly made film. I suggest you see it for Weisz and Hounsou because they are the only good things about this bad movie."
+1,Don't waste your time.,"Disappointing horror movie that lacks the scares and the tension and inserts a sense of humor that falls flat most of the time. Keanu Reeves is miscast as the hard-boiled Detective John Constantine and his acting is really laughable and down right bad. A better actor could have pulled off the role but the script is a mess in terms of it's narrative and certain things just don't gel in logic and common sense. His co-star Rachel Weisz gives a better performance and is one of the few good things that this movie has to offer. Her performance is much better than the film and she deserves better than the horrible script she has to work with. Djimon Hounsou is ok but under used, Shia LaBeouf, don't asked and Peter Stormare is fine for the five minutes his on screen but he does over do it a bit with his role. The special effects are fine but not earth shattering and it could have been better.See it if you have nothing to do."
+1,and now a delux edition ...why,"What a terrible movie,Reeves is just horrible and boring in this role.Maybe a spectacle for the kids but I think this film would put most inteligent adults to sleep or just prompt them to hit the eject button.Watching this really is like a trip into hell !!"
+1,"If You saw this movie, I pity you!","This is a Bad movie from start to finish.Perhaps the trend of tranfering comix books into big screenmovies has begun to play itself out. And its time for Hollywoodto find some fresh material to use.In my estamation this movie was poorly concieved and directed. I've have read one or two of the Hellbound books. They arefairly good. (If your into catholic guilt that is!)But sometimes whats just so so on paper, can be really goodon film. I was hoping this would be so with Constantine.Sadly I was mistaken. Keanue Reeves performance was nothing more that a wise cracking version of his charicter in the Matrix.I have two suggestions.1.Save your money and buy or rent much better movies.Such as the oringinal 60's film ""The Haunting"" with Julie Harrisand Claire Bloom. or ""Rosemarie's Baby"" with Mia Farrell.Or the overlooked mid 70's flick ""The Sentinal"".2.Please Keanue, find yourself some better roles. and get outof the ""Matrix""!"
+1,"NO Plot, ALL Special EFFectS, Bad Scripting !","Somethings Just aren't Worth reviewing ...This is one of Them !Run from this feature ! I couldn't even finish watching it and I love Demon movies ! If U thought ""Lost Souls"" was bad it is a revalation compared to this !"
+2,Too Much Like the Matrix,"This is too much like ""The Matrix"". For the first half hour, it was making me mad. All the same effects and even in same locations. Although some of the good/evil approaches were actually thought provoking, it wasn't really new. Not bad for a filler, but not a main event."
+1,"This generations ""Plan 9 from Outer Space"" ( Yes, it's that bad.)","What do you get when you have an actor who can't act, a director who can't direct and a script that is so badly written that you will be laughing your head off at the same time you are throwing up at the pure stupidity of it? You get one of the worse movies ever made. Keanu Reeves performance in this film is so bad, it makes his Bill and Ted movies look Oscar worthy. The direction from first time Director Frances Lawrence is flat out horrible with lousy direction and murky cinematography and the script is so badly written that you are really surprise by what you are hearing from the actors' mouths from time to time. Out Of all the actors involved only Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare are able to come out of this horrible film with their dignity intact with good performances that this film really did not deserved. Other than Weisz and Stormare, almost everybody involved should hang their heads in shame for making such a bad movie."
+1,A real stinker.,"Mediocre Matrix rip off with a twist finds poor Keanu Reeves trying to rip off his own series with a supernatural tale that has one bad cliché after the next and doing a really bad job on top of that.. The director barely scrapes by with the bad script that everybody had to work with and the special effects are sub par for a movie of this size. I agree with the majority who wrote that only Rachel Weisz is fine here with a better than this film deserved performance but other than her effort, the movie just is not worth your time.Avoid, it's really that bad."
+1,The worse.,"Dull, loud and boring adaptation of the classic horror comic book lacks a real leading man for the movie to fly with its bad script and almost as bad special effects. While Keanu fails miserably in his role, his co-star Rachel Weisz does more for this movie than the movie does for her, giving her character a real sense of grace and strong will despite the lousy dialog, badly written characters and insane plot clichés that is surrounding her during the course of the movie. Weisz's performance alone is worth the price of the movie ticket but other than her, there is really no reason rush to see the bad film.My Suggestion? Wait for DVD."
+1,Rachel Weisz is fantastic but the movie itself is shallow and empty.,"Shallow and empty horror movie that manages to lower your I.Q. while you are watching it with a flat out horrible performance by Keanu Reeves, who manages to make his matrix performances look Oscar worthy by comparison. The direction by first time director Frances Lawrence lacks passion for the material and not to mention professionalism and the script is by far the most offensive thing in the entire film with a very confusing story line that does not make much sense and some pretty incredible bad dialog. My heart goes out to some of the good actors in this film, who does bring their amazing talent to this waste of celluloid especially Rachel Weisz, who manages to overcome the very bad script to give a tight and powerful performance that the movie clearly does not deserved. The one star in this review goes to her for her valiant effort to give a good performance despite the horrible script and her retarded leading man."
+1,It was hell sitting though this film.,"Horrible Keanu Reeves thriller is with out a doubt one of his worse films. Keanu is miscast in this supernatural clunker of a film and the script is almost non existent. The special effects were terrible and most the direction lacks professionalism. I agree with the majority that Rachel Weisz is the movies only saving grace and she's so good that I really felt sorry for her for even being the movie. Her performance makes the movie better than what it really was and that's a miracle in itself considering the fact that the film is almost too bad to watch. Unfortunately, her performance is the only thing that this movie really has to offer and it gets put in the background while the director and Keanu try to rehash the Matrix films into a supernatural thriller that has no qualms in insulting the audience with it's lack of substance and plot.Avoid."
+1,What a letdown.,"Shameful attempt at a hybrid of horror, action and suspends that cast Keanu Reeves as occult detective John Constantine in an adaptation of the vertigo comic book that loses it's edge and goes for the gusto in flat out stupidly with a boring acting turn by Keanu Reeves who just does not come across well in the role. The story just makes no sense at all and feels like it needed a good rewrite for everything to truly come together and the direction just does help move things along. Other than the great scene in which Rachel Weisz get torn out of a building, most of the special effects are not very good and could have been improved during post production. As for the rest of the actors, only Rachel Weisz manages to give a compelling performance despite the bad script in which she had to work with and Peter Stormare does a great five minute walk on as prince of darkness. Nether of them however can save this runaway train that should have been checked before it left the tracks."
+2,"""Constantine"" is great!","""Constantine"" is great! Keanu Reeves is great as John Constantine. The directing by Francis Lawrence is excellent. The music by Klaus Badelt & Brian Tyler is excellent. The cinematography by Philippe Rousselot is excellent. The film editing by Wayne Wahrman is great. The casting by Denise Chamian is great. The production design by Naomi Shohan is excellent and visually masterful. The art direction by David Lazan is excellent and visually masterful. The set decoration by Douglas A. Mowat is excellent and visually masterful. The costume design by Louise Frogley is excellent. This is a visually thrilling roller-coaster ride that entertains and surprises you."
+1,constantine video dvd,video would not play in either my 3 dvd players so i ordered another video from someone else. the dvd wasn't van helsing. the dvd was constantine and it was fubar. so what is your idea of correcting the bad dvd i received.
+1,A huge disappointment.,"Bland rip off of a great comic book not only puts the worse actor imaginable for the main character but has a script that is almost a crime in itself. The dialog is so bad that it would even make deaf children cry and the special effects are not as good as one might hope. Some of the acting is great and that's a great feat in itself because of how bad the script is. Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou and Tilda Swinton do great work here and for that, people should be grateful for but it's still Keanu's film and he still torpedo it with a lousy performance that is in tune with the lousy script it has.If this is the best they have to offer for the fans of the comic book, then take it back."
+1,Please...,Terrible Keanu Reeves supernatural epic that even makes the last two matrix films look like masterpieces compared to it. Keanu does give the worse performance of his career with this turkey and the film itself is almost as bad as his performance with sloppy dialog and lackluster special effects. Rachel Weisz literally gives the only good performance in the entire movie and that's really because she is the only professional actor in it. The rest of the cast is made up of no name actors who make Keanu look like a genius in the acting profession.See it if you are desperate for entertainment or can't get a date.
+1,Rather be in hell than to sit though this again.,"Super dumb Keanu Reeves horror film lacks the mind bending fun of the matrix movies and has instead a lackluster core that makes this film as hollow as a helium balloon. Keanu gives a very tired and unsparing performance that does drag the movie down most of the time and the script lacks a voice. The second half of the film manages to go against what the first half establishes and the last thirty minutes absolutely makes no sense what so ever because it has a certain revelation that makes no sense what so ever and leave you wondering on what the hell just happen. The rest of the cast is solid with great performances by Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou and Peter Stormare which the film does not expand on and the script does not give more time to because it only wants to focus its energies on Keanu's bad attitude than the real actors that are in the film.What a shame."
+1,Hellboy was a masterpiece compared to this,"Dimwitted supernatural thriller that is a major bore for the most partwith a dimwitted performance by Keanu Reeves, who is miscast in themain role and a screenplay that is as stupid as it can be. A lot hasbeen said about Rachel Weisz being the only good thing that this moviehas to offer and I will agree with that assessment because she doesmake you care about what is going on with the movie while you aretrying to figure out a way to care about the dumb story that is beingtold. Weisz's performance is much too rich and powerful for a movielike this and she gives you a reason to stick around while in essencethere is no reason to even stay till the end. Hellboy was a masterpiececompared to this and that was marginal decent for what it was at thevery best.For Weisz's rich and powerful performance, I give the movie one star.If she were not in the movie, my rating would be in the negative numbers"
+2,Scary.....,"This movie was fun to watch....I will be honest...I know there is a comic book based on the movie....and I'm thinking the people who didn't like the movie were the people who have read the comic book? Well...anyway...I loved the movie...it had a gothic, scary, dark theme to it. The movie is not boring at all....I think it's one of the best movies that came out at the begining of this year (2005)."
+1,Hellish Bomb!,"Keanu Reeves just walking through dialogue while trying to recall ""Devils Advocate"" is a polite way to critique this apocoliptic mess. I was bored to tears watching this. The makers must have been counting on the sound engineer to liven this thing up. Alot of swoops and loud annoying noises while everyones voice seems to be at a whisper or above(except for a few ridiculous shouts). Wow the angel Gabriel really made sense, and yes I'm being funny. Possibly some decent computer generated things, but its been done better before, or at least in a better film. A bunch of mish mosh with an even worst ending."
+2,"A fantastic movie, never mind the ""adaptation"" label","Of course purists will always cry foul at the ""messes"", ""disasters"" and ""heresies"" Hollywood performs on their little ""possesions"". Since I did not carry this burden, I was able to enjoy Constantine on its own, no preconceptions or rules. This movie rocks, plain and simple, and all of the ignoramus who insist on the ""adaptation"" label will surely fail to judge it on its own right.I am not a comic book fan, and I did not read any of the ""HELLBALZER"" (as a so-called fan of the comic books mistakenly typed, TWICE). I enjoyed ""Constantine"". And as for those who also did, kudos. Don't let the comic book crowd make you feel any less. After all, their limitations and views are theirs alone to suffer..."
+2,Soooooo goooood!,"The film was all set up for a sequel, but it never came. Maybe that's not such a bad thing considering the Matrix and Prophecy sequels. This is a classic!"
+2,Great movie,"This movie is wonderful, especially in 1080p HD! I have never even heard of, or read, the comic book this movie is based on, but I still enjoy the movie every time."
+1,"Blame the director for this mess, not Keanu.","This is the fault of the person in charge, not Keanu Reeves. The movie from day one was plague with problems concerning the people behind the scenes, who wanted to make kids film and the director, who really did not know what he was doing. Keanu tried is best with a script that was being change almost every day and I think he did well. I will admit that this is not his best performance and I would also agree with the majority of the reviews written that Rachel Weisz gave the best performance in the entire movie (she is that good). If you want to put fault somewhere, put it on the producers and the director, they were the ones who messed up the movie for their own gain. Keanu did his best with what he had and he really did not have much thanks to the people in charge."
+2,LIke it,"Not sure about the biblical references but movie-wise, I like it. It was unpredictable which is good, there were twists and turns, the tension was there throughout the movie, nice special effects, so it's a good movie overall. I would watch it again if I could."
+2,Solid story and plenty of action,"I have to caveat this review by saying that I wasn't familiar with the comic or graphic novels of this character. That said, I really enjoyed the movie and felt that it blended historical and mythological themes regarding heaven and hell well. The beginning when the primary relic that the film focuses on is found was particularly weak, however all of the characters had at least a few good moments with most of them being recognizable without being cliches.Keanu Reeves has more of an edge in playing John Constantine than in most of his previous efforts, but you'll still find yourself waiting for him to call for George Carlin pick him up in his transdimensional telephone booth ala ""Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"""
+2,Constantine a Good HD DVD but not great.,"Basically all the previous 4 or 5 reviews are correct about the film. So lets talk about the picture, its in a word, great. The story is like action-Exorsist. I think most people will like it. Constantine is dark and its based off a dark comic. Its full of extras and includes an alternate ending so you will NOT feel bad about your purchase. If you are looking for something different to try on HD DVD, then pick up this and a copy of Serenity on HD DVD. This movie is a great way to round out you HD DVD collection."
+1,"Rachel Weisz, Djmon Hounsou and Peter Stormare do wonders with the bad script but not even their great talents could save it","I don't know much about the comic but regardless of it, it's still a really bad movie. Keanu Reeves is with out a doubt the worse actor we have around, giving a performance that kills this movie and kills a few brain cells along the way with hokey dialog and a story that goes no where. The only three actors who do make it out of the film with there dignity intact is Rachel Weisz, who I agree with almost everybody gives the films only great performance, Djmon Hounsou, who makes a more believable sorcerer than Keanu Reeves and Peter Stormare, who's brief appearance does more for the climax than the stupid gun fight that rips off The Matrix.Too bad nether Weisz, Hounsou or Stormare could have saved this film, that's how bad Keanu and the rest of the movie is."
+1,Not Much Worthwhile Here,"Constantine was a big disappointment to me. Unlike many other reviewers, I had never seen this in print. Reeves does a fair job in his role, but Rachel Weisz fails to deliver here. Her character is unconvincing and ""wooden"". The story is a remix of story lines from other stories, and it fails to bring much that is fresh to the screen. The theology is strange, Satan looks like a retired guy from Florida, and the ""balance between good and evil"" rule seems contrived.The story was not compelling. I almost turned it off out of boredom."
+1,"Good DVD package, really bad movie.","While I liked the overall packaged for this film (The behind the scenes information, the small comic book) The movie was really bad. Keanu Reeves did not cut it in the main role and the script was so badly written that you actually thought of better dialog in your head while you are watching it. I agree with a lot of what has been said about Rachel Weisz and her great performance but not even her great effort could have saved it from it's own bad script and it's really bad leading man.My one star review goes to Rachel Weisz and the slick DVD extras but the movie gets an no stars from me ."
+2,Keanu Reeves movies,"I haven't had a chance to see the movie, I just collect things that look interesting and I have always enjoyed performances by Keanu Reeves, from the very silly excellent adventures to matrix to the evil prince in Shakespeare."
+1,Watch it only at gunpoint because it's really bad.,"Mediocre Matrix rip off with a twist finds poor Keanu Reeves trying to rip off his own series with a supernatural tale that has one bad cliché after the next and doing a really bad job on top of that.. The director barely scrapes by with the bad script that everybody had to work with and the special effects are sub par for a movie of this size. I agree with the majority who wrote that only Rachel Weisz is fine here with a better than this film deserved performance but other than her effort, the movie just is not worth your time.Avoid."
+1,If you're in the mood for some blaspheming...,"Let me be frank... half-breeds? Come on... What the heck was that about...? Overall, this movie was blasphemous, graphic, funny at some parts, interesting, and... Catholic.The major upsides were the fact it had some pretty good ""cool guy"" lines every now and then as well as some pretty good visuals, but there were, of course, the downsides of blasphemy, confusing things like ""half-breeds"" that I don't recall having any place in even the stories of demons (much less the harbored beliefs), and a few other things... Props on the cool sounding title though."
+1,Received wrong product,"I ordered Constantine and got another DVD instead. I shipped back Constantine at shippers request. Haven't received Constantine yet. Please credit my credit card as it's been to long. I no longer want the DVD.Thanks, Al Pins"
+1,"Keanu Reeves, need I say more?","Has there ever been a movie with Keanu Reeves in it that had any merit to it? He is one of the worst actors on the screen today. Whenever I see that he is in a film, I know I'm going to be in for a bad time. Despite that truth, I dared to risk it once again and rented this movie. I wasn't disappointed. Save your money folks. Keanu reached his peak in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. It's been downhill ever since."
+1,Constantine the not-so-great,"Is this movie a joke? A psychic guy running around in LA, killing demons with a crucifix-shaped gun. At one point, he kills a whole bunch with the aid of holy water...coming out from the sprinkler system! A Black voodoo priest called Papa Diavolo or something to that effect. Lucifer is on bad terms with his own son, named Mammon. The archangel Gabriel has a fall out with God and looses his wings. And no-no-no, you can't commit suicide, because if you do, you automatically go to Hell. Chain smoking is another sure method. And Heaven looks like...the Manhattan skyline!Once again, is this a joke?""Men in Black II"" were better."
+1,A good special effects movie?,"Please if you are looking for good time to pass watching movies, for god sakes don't watch this one, you're going to lose your time and money, it is so stupid, it's boring, the plot and story are horrible, the characters are bad, I read the comic and I thought the movie was going to be cool, but it was really, really bad, I only enjoy 10 minutes of it, it is going to bore you too, I can assure you that."
+1,Garbage,"Really dumb Keanu Reeves film that has him fighting the underworld and dying of lung cancer at the same time. Keanu Reeves is Keanu Reeves, don't expect much emotion from him or for that matter much acting ability either. Rachel Weisz on the other hand does deliver the goods with her very good performance but she's literally alone in the good acting department while she is surrounded by actors who are more in tuned with Keanu's style of acting. This movie rip off a movie called ""The Prophecy"" and it does it so blatantly that it even steals its climax.I suggest you rent that movie instead."
+1,"Really, Really BAD.","Horrible Keanu Reeves action film that is as bad as the word of mouth suggests and then some. Keanu's acting is so bad in this film that he even makes the dumb script with the horrible dialog look good in comparison to his performance. Rachel Weisz does give a great and lively performance but she's the only actor in the film who bothers to give one while the rest of the actors camp it up to the point of nausea (with the exception of Peter Stormare, who was great as the devil) The direction is a joke and lacks coherency plus the screenplay does not handle the subject very well at all with dialog that is horrendous and story structure that literally makes no sense.Thumbs up to Rachel Weisz and of Peter Stormare for at least doing their best with what was handed to them but the movie itself was horrible."
+1,absolutely awful,"This is easily one of the worst movies I have seen in years. A barely comprehensible mess, with no redeeming qualities."
+1,Flimsy and incoherent.,"Incoherent thriller that has Keanu Reeves in full matrix mold and making a complete fool out of himself with a pretty bad script. His performance is not very good and he's miscast for the role he is in. The other actors in the film, most noticeable Rachel Weisz ( She does give the best performance in this movie, she is that good), Djimon Hounsou and Tilda Swinton all do better than poor Keanu in there roles and manages to rise above some of the cliches and the flimsy plot to give solid performances but not even they can get pass the fact of how badly this film was made and how incoherent it really is. For their performance alone, the movie gets a star from me but don't expect much from the movie itself."
+2,fun fantasy,"So, it might not be true to the comic, or be altra horrifying, or abundantly serious... but I LOVED IT. It was refreshing movie against all of the indie film foreign horror remakes that have been hitting the screen lately. What happened to movies being fun? If you're looking for somethi9ng entertaining and you're not Ebert or Rooper (is that the new guy's name) definitely get it or watch it."
+1,Just a waste of time,Lightweight horror yarn that is more fluff than substance. Keanu Reeves was not the right man to pull this role off and the decision to cast him was huge disservice to the entire movie because he just does not cut it in the role. He makes an effort but he just not a strong enough actor to pull of the role and the script he's working with does not cut it as well because its badly written in certain scenes and does not hold itself well once you look closely at it. The visual effects are below par with some of the movie that has come out recently and the musical score is not well done. Rachel Weisz does in fact give the best performance out of the entire film and that's manly because she gives more to her role than the story itself does and a special nod also goes to Peter Stormare who's only in the last few minutes of the film but manages to give a good performance with the little he has.
+2,A pleasant surprise,"It's possible I've missed the point and, no, I haven't seen the comics but this movie has to be one of the most (only?) enjoyable in the ""demon"" genre. For the first half-hour I wondered whether I'd made a serious mistake. After that, I learnt to enjoy the ride and the laughs.I'm now entirely convinced the movie was intended to be tongue-in-cheek, entertaining and stimulating - in all of which it has succeeded. It definitely presses a few buttons and perhaps its detractors' funny bones were bumped a little too hard?"
+1,Uh...,"Constantine was the corniest movie I think i've ever seen.I don't remember much of it because I was so busy cussing under my breath about wasting $8.50 on such nonsense. I haven't ever rolled my eyes, sucked my teeth, or scoffed so much in my entire life. I almost fell out of my seat when Keanu Reeve's gave the devil the finger. Talk about pure cheese."
+1,"LIKED THE MOVIE,BUT IS NOT DTS SOUND!!!","I cant believe these movies on double disk put all the loaded stuffs on disk ,And hard work, which most people don't care, then they put 5.1 audio sound crap to it, such as awful...please people if u do all the goodies an all on DVDS at least put the DTS sound to it for most people like me have surround sound these days at home..Such movies like this kind of gender u should have a blast high-end sound to it to really enjoy the movie such as DTS ...for this important matter I give 2 starts and I am not going to buy this DVD."
+1,Pitiful.,"This was by far the stupidest movie I've seen this year. Keanu Reeves proves yet once again that he's one of the authors of how to be a one-dimensional actor (see all the usually mediocre movies that he's done, such as Speed or one of The Matrix sequels if you don't believe me), second only to Vin Diesel (TWO DAYS. dUR-HUR-HUR!!1!111!!1!!). OK, I know I have slightly digressed and should return to the matter at hand. This movie is a desecration to the comic book, the action scenes were dumb almost to the point of sheer hilarity, that lady cop talked like a retard who got turned down from competing in the special olympics, that Satan dude looked gayer than Richard Simmon's shorts, and anyone who spent their hard-earned money to see this atrocity of a film should be entitled to a full refund."
+1,most boring thriller ever written,"I really wish I had gone to the movies to watch this instead of buying, that way I could have walked out instead of feeling compelled to watch the whole thing to get my monies worth. The plot is fine but the acting is so stilted and the pace of the story so slow that I would prefer to watch paint dry. If a rating of -3 stars was available that would be my rank for this movie."
+1,Constantine: Great effects but no power,"The special effects were great; however, the plot was slow moving. I was bored with the story line. John Constantine running around using crosses and other religious items was not believable because he didn't believe in God. He cherishes and has faith in created religious objects but has no faith in God. This is equivalent to making a movie about Spiderman but not having him get bitten by the spider, or making about about Luke Skywalker without him using the force. Constantine's holy incantations seemed like a bunch of voodoo mumbo jumbo. Anyone who knows anything about the bible should know that if you are going to make a fictional work off of it, at least get the core principles down. What was good about the movie is the fact that it showed that you don't have to work your way into heaven. It showed that although you may have a lot of faults, God will accept you where you are in life. All you have to do is accept Him."
+1,Much worse than I expected.,Mind bending stupid horror film that lacks any form of common sense what so ever with a script that was looked like it was written by a ten year old with dialog only a child could understand and a leading man who is as bad an actor as they come. [...] The special effects are not really good and the direction seems forced in some places. The only performance of merit that this film has is from Rachel Weisz who does much more with her character than she needed to and she does lift this film pass much of it's problems but a good actor can do only do so much with out the help of the director or the rest of the cast and she's basically by herself in this film in terms of good acting.Avoid.
+1,"What the ""hell"" is going on here???","This is a bizare movie. I was raised Catholic and it made no sense on either the theological or fantasy level. God love ya' Keanu, but damn, find some range bro. Very boring lead acting. Lines like ""I just got attacted by a demon"" performed like he was asking the time of day.Why was everybody whispering? I can't hear you!! I haven't heard this much whipering since ""The Sixth Sense"".I did like this the first time when it was called ""The Prophecy"".Enough bagging. It did have awesome FX and the guy who played Lucifer was great!!This could have been a four star movie, but alas, it was mostly a mind-draining snooze fest. Sorry Keanu. The Matrix 1-3 still rule!2 1/2 stars to be fair."
+2,A really fun movie....definately rewatchable,"Not that Reeves is a great actor...never was, probably never will be...but he does get parts in movies that I dont mind owning...if i'm gonna buy a dvd its gonna be something that I dont watch once every year or so.But what I really cant believe is that no catholic groups have been screaming bloody murder about the inverted cross shaped shotgun on the cover...I dont remember if the movie poster had the same thing."
+1,What a slap in the face to the fans of the comic book.,"Lousy and disrespectful adaptation of the Comic Book Hellblazer is a travesty of a high order. Who ever thought that Keanu Reeve would have been perfect as John Constantine should be fired for sheer in competence. Keanu takes a great role and basically craps on it with his lousy acting. Of all the actors involve, only Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare are able to transcend the horrible script, which manages to contradict itself in the last forty-five minutes of the movie, and the climax is a horrible joke in itself. The special effects were decent but I have seen better on TV plus the plot is taken from an episode of Buffy the Vampire slayer. They should have just called it Keanu The vampire slayer instead."
+1,"Should have been called ""Inconsistantine""","After hearing this was the best Keanu movie I decided to go see this movie to see what I thought. But this movie was a complete bore. I fell asleep 3 times during the movie, It did not even scare me, I was checking my watch about 15 minutes in. It's supposed to make you scream, but I didn't. I laughed."
+1,It's a supernatural feat in stupidity.,"To call this movie stupid does not do it justice enough. It's beyond stupid and it's an insult to the people who write for the comic that it's based on. Keanu Reeves literally stinks up the screen with his worse performance ever and the script helps him in spades. The special effects are just awful and the direction is just off center in a lot of places. There are some points about it like the performances of Rachel Weisz and Djimon Hounsou that make this film a little better than what it is but other than their grand efforts to be better than the script, the movie just falls apart in every area excerpt their performances which is in fact better than the film itself.I hold much respect for the efforts made by Weisz and Hounsou but not even divine intervention could have saved this movie."
+1,Truly scary and horrifying... just not in the intended way .,"I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. For the first time in my life, I was part of a theater full of people who began screaming comments at the screen as the movie went on, Mystery Science Theater 3000 style, with not one patron becoming upset.That's how bad this POS is. I did enjoy it, because some of the people in the crowd were really funny and it made this awful waste of time palateable. To this day, my friends and I use ""Constantine"" as a punch line.Run, screaming from this ""film."""
+1,Dumb and unsatisfying.,"Dumb and unsatisfying horror movie that is made worse by the terrible acting of Keanu Reeves, who is extremely miscast in his role. The rest of the film is almost as bad as Reeves's performance with the exception of Rachel Weisz, who manages to give a great performance thou out despite the movie horrible script and crappy special effects. I would have paid to see her character in a more serious and better horror film than the garbage that is here.The one star review is for Weisz, for at least giving a great performance despite the huge shortcomings of this film. Too bad that she was not the lead instead of Keanu Reeves."
+1,Pretty Bad.,"Very bad Keanu Reeves film that could be one of the worse films ever made. Keanu sinks it up so badly that he should be thrown out of Hollywood all together and they should include the director and the screenwriters as well because the movie is as bad as Keanu's performance. Out of the entire cast only Rachel Weisz gives a real performance in this movie and she is so good in fact that she does almost redeems the entire film but not even her great talent could save it from the script, which is excruciatingly bad and the direction, which is as bad as the script and lacks focus for what its trying to accomplish. The story makes no sense and manages to go against itself in certain scenes and the climax literally destroys the narrative that the movie was trying to build up.Maybe asking for a competed director and a lead actor who can act was a tall order for the producers of this film."
+1,"Typical Keanu, poorly written, lots of CGI.","The title says it all. Nothing new in the flick, and Keanu, well is Keanu ..... boring and droll. Lots of CGI stuff, but nothing you have not seen before. I suggest that you not waste your time or money on this film."
+1,Too flashy for its own good.,"Too flashy for its own good horror misfire that burns a few brains cells along the way with its bad script and even worse dialog. Keanu Reeves lacks the right stuff to pull this character off and he does make the film worse just by being in it. Rachel Weisz gives a powerful performance that does do its job in keeping you from walking out of the theater but unfortunately, her performance is the movies only plus. The rest of the film just does not know what it wants to be and the direction has no idea on where it wants to go. Not even the special effects are up to standard here and that's where the movie bread and butter should have been."
+1,Unwatchable,"Bad special effects movie that has possibly the worse performance ever by Keanu Reeves, who almost makes the movie as bad as his performance. I don't know why Keanu was cast in this role but he's the worse actor in the entire movie and Shia LaBeouf is almost as bad as he is and gives a very annoying performance that reeks of stupidity. Only Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare are able to give good performance in this bad movie and for that, I will not totally thrash this movie but its still not very good and you should wait for cable."
+1,Not worth your time.,"Really bad supernatural thriller that has Keanu Reeves of all people trying to save the world from the devil and his army in a piss poor movie with a bad script and poor special effects. Reeves comes off very bad in his role and basically leaves Rachel Weisz to not only hold the audience by herself by giving the only good performance that this film has to offer but also to make them think that the movie would have been much better off with Keanu not there. Weisz's performance is the only good quality that this film has and she's so good in fact that you almost forget how bad this movie really is, int'l the script lets her and audience down with a very bad second act that not only takes apart the theme of the film but makes a mockery of it as well.Other than the good performace of Rachel Weisz, it's not worth your time."
+1,Weisz and Hounsou are great but the movie is a huge mess.,"I don't know much about the comic but regardless of it, it's still a really bad movie. Keanu Reeves is with out a doubt the worse actor we have around, giving a performance that kills this movie and makes everything about it into a joke. The only three actors who do make it out of the film with their dignity intact is Rachel Weisz, who I agree with almost everybody gives the films only great performance, Djmon Hounsou, who makes a more believable sorcerer than Keanu Reeves and Peter Stormare, who's brief appearance does more for the climax than the stupid gun fight.Too bad nether Weisz, Hounsou or Stormare could have saved this film, that's how bad Keanu and the rest of the movie is."
+1,Some people will watch anything...,"This movie is so bad. Not in the funny way. In the unwatchable way. I love comic book movies. I love Exorcism movies. This movie was worse than Exorcist: the Beginning. Worse than League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Worse than The Matrix Revolutions. Bad bad bad bad bad movie. Bad acting, bad editing, bad directing, bad script. Waste not your time. You've been warned."
+1,Horrible,I'm a fan of Rachel Weisz but not even her effort could have saved this extreamly bad film. Keanu Reeves should be put in jail for his horrible performance and the director should never direct again for his lack of directional skills.Avoiud like the pluge.
+1,What was this story about?,"Yes there were some good effects and wild looking creatures, some decent ideas, a handful of good acting, but where the hell was the story? How many times can you kill yourself and go to hell to see the same thing over and over. It was less irritating when the same thing was done in little nicky. Reeve's acting is normally garbage but he gets put in some good movies like the replacements. This time it was his bad acting paired with an awful movie. You need a good ending."
+1,"Other than the great performances of Rachel Weisz and Peter Stormare, the movie is horrible.",Very bad Keanu Reeves horror film is a real look at how much a vanity project can spiral out of control. Keanu Reeves is just out of place in supernatural tale about a private eye that helps a cop look into the suicide of her twin sister. The special effects are not of top quality and the script is too jumbled to even try to figure out what is going on from time to time. The rest of the acting is decent with Rachel Weisz stealing the show and giving this movie more than her fair share of heart and talent and Peter Stormare doing more in his brief cameo that most of the other actors in the film. Unfortunately nether Weisz or Stormare can over come the hack like script which treats their characters and the story of the film as a joke. I like a good popcorn film but this is not one of them.
+1,Poor and rather too lowbrow for it's own good.,"Lowbrow and pretty stupid horror movie that lacks screenplay to not only explains what is going on but a lead actor who can act. Keanu Reeves is the gapping hole that sinks this ship and his performance will be remembered as one of the worse performances ever in a major motion picture. It also does not help the film that the director does not know how to shot a scene and the special effects are bottom of the barrel for a movie of this kind. Rachel Weisz is great but she's the only actor who seems like she gives a damn about her performance While the rest seem like they are sleepwalking.If you love to look at your watch for two hours waiting for this movie to end, be my guess. If you want to save your dignity and your eyes, skip this film."
+1,Boring,"Constantine is a horrible movie. The first hour of it is just unexplained occurrences. In a movie, it is good for things to be unexplained at the beginning and gradually explain themselves as the movie goes on, but when it goes on for an hour, you get bored and stop caring about the characters. Then when this happens you can't tell when the movie starts to pick up. Then, no matter what happens in the movie you don't care and it becomes a long boring escapade. None of the characters interested me because I didn't think any of them were well done and as I said before, it needs to explain some stuff earlier in the movie and when that doesn't happen the more unexplained events that go on just add on to those before, so you stop trying to keep track of it all and that's when I stopped caring. It would be a form of torture if someone made me sit through this movie again."
+1,"This generations ""Plan 9 from Outer Space""","What do you get when you have an actor who can't act, a director who can't direct and a script that is so badly written that you will be laughing your head off at the same time you are throwing up at the pure stupidity of it? You get one of the worse movies ever made. Keanu Reeves performance in this film is so bad, it makes his Bill and Ted movies look Oscar worthy. The direction from first time Director Frances Lawrence is flat out horrible with lousy direction and murky cinematography and the script is so badly written that you are really surprise by what you are hearing from the actors' mouths from time to time. Of all the actors involved only Rachel Weisz and Djimon Hounsou are able to come out of this horrible film with their dignity intact with good performance that this movie really did not deserved. Other than them, almost everybody involved should hang their heads in shame for making such a bad movie."
+2,I like,"God versus Satan, Good versus Evil. With a really really good cast, good special effects and an interesting story line"
+2,A sucker for badness,"Apparently I make up for the lesser group that likes this sort of shlocky action films that tie the occult to noir. I am not saying it's the greatest film ever made, but it seems to vibe with all of my likes. There are terrible moments to be sure mostly because Keanu can only project a sort of dazed reaction to everything. But who doesn't like a wise-cracking, gun toting, snarky jackass saving the world from Satan's reign once in a while ?"
+2,Constantine,great movie my husband loved it he has been looking this movie so when he opened it he immediately stopped what he was doing and watched it .l way to go
+2,Love the Story in you are in this type of genre,I first saw this back in 2005. I watched it again. The story line never drug it's feet. It was interesting plot and unfolded well. I like Keanu Reeves. He played this part well.
+2,This was a fine movie,I'm really baffled why everyone thinks this movie was quite so bad. Keanu Reeves does a fine job of playing exactly what the character was. There are some places where I would have liked to know a lot more. My hope is that perhaps the dvd edition will include some deleted scenes or an ext version. Its not a bad movie despite these odd reviews. If you were expecting another matrix perhaps... /shrug
+1,It's Ciggie time!,"About the only interesting factor in this boring, languid flick is watching Keanu lighting up an endless supply of smokes. Even in the rain, he's whipping out that good ole lighter and puffing away. Only thing is he looks and acts like someone whose never puffed anything stronger than hemp. He doesn't appear to enjoy al those ciggies. I'm around dedicated smokers all the time and when they inhale that smoke, they appear transported into a little bit of heaven. Oh, yeah, somewhere in this convuluted mess are computer generated monsters who look like they were created by a kindergarten class."
+2,You have got to be kidding me!,"You have got to be kidding me with the earlier reviews. this movie was very good. It's not Oscar winning but entertaining to say the least. This movie provides interesting storyline and great special effects. I don't really think it was set out to be some ""exorcist"" type horror film. Whatever you do watch it. It's more than worth it."
+1,Just not ... Harold,"I have to agree with the other reviewers--these newer, more colorful Harold books... miss the point entirely. In this book, Harold and his crayon dont seem to have much to do with the world around him; the story is disjointed; the prose is wooden... Where's Harold's ingenuity? (ok, ONE instance of 'drawing/thinking on his feet) Where are the accidental strokes that he turns into strokes of genius?Harold and the Purple Crayon was the first book I ever checked out of the library and it was magical... and, by extension, made the library seem a magical place of infinite possibility--like my own purple crayon. The simple line drawings with just that purple crayon prove to our little ones (and us!) that imagination is the only tool you need for magic... Conversely, these slick multicolored books have no magic."
+2,Over-priced information,"This book is on low quality paper with a cover that wrinkled easily. The information is good with a lot of ""without mayo"" and other helpful variations."
+2,"Excellent analysis of Bateson, Recursion and Ecology","Ecological understanding is a must for all generations. For those with the courage to think through the implications of an ecological world view and want to learn the scientific concepts which help facilitate greater understanding of natural systems, leading to (hopefully) better decisions regarding resource use, this is a great book. By tackling recursion and non-linear causation at multiple time scales and cognitive levels, Harrie-Jones helps enrich the recuriveness of population level learning. Bateson was, NO DOUBT, one of the most challenging thinkers of his generation. Struggling at all times to keep his focus on how to make nature and communication more intelligible to more people so that they would have the tools and wisdom to see the consequences of their action on both other people and the planet. Rigorous and enchanting cognitive medicine for all those working to make a better world."
+2,Bravo! Bravo!,Just picked up this CD - it is wonderful. The selections are ones I will love to listen to over and over and I am so impressed with the quality of musicianship. I hope to hear more from her soon!
+2,"An eye-opening, mind expanding series of accounts","Adventures Among Spiritual Intelligences: Angles, Aliens, Dolphins & Shamans by Timothy Wyllie is an original collection of amazing metaphysical adventure stories, exploring telepathic experiences with angels, dolphins, and humans around the globe; planetary mysteries; and the essence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Adventures Among Spiritual Intelligences is highly recommended reading for students of metaphysics and spirituality as an eye-opening, mind expanding series of accounts revealing mysteries as yet unplumbed by modern science."
+2,Spey Flyes,"A wonderful history of the major patterns. Colour plates with most of the patterns as well. If you want to fish the traditional spey, this si a book to have!!"
+1,hit-or-miss,"Can't say I was pleased with this order. Just be careful when ordering Tommy items via Amazon. I received 3 separate apparel items with insects (roaches/beetles) tucked within the garment bags, including these pants. Either it was a factory cleanliness issue or the factory they imported the clothing from didn't bother to check. I have written to Customer service but they reply with the standard apology and that they will forward the message to the appropriate department.If you want to bite, order a size up because it is a bit snug. The belt is ornamental and rather useless. The linen is not as breathable as I would like it. Material is a bit thick and rough.And the labels do warn that color will fade after washing. It becomes much lighter, almost tan after one wash.Just Ok as lounge pants."
+2,"Best calculus book, but not for beginners.","This is the best book on calculus that I have ever seen. However, it can never be used as a text for first year calculus students because they lack the mathematical sophistication to understand most of the material in this book. The book is not about the HOW TO, but instead it's about the WHY. There are lots of proofs and some interesting examples. This would be a good alternative book for Advanced Calculus.I read certain parts of this book when I have to teach a complicated topic to my calculus students (e.g. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Taylor Series) and then I streamline the material so that they can understand it.My main complaint is the absurd price! Try to find a cheaper used copy. It's outrageous that a book this important is so expensive."
+2,Cloud Of Death is a winner all the way!,"Mack Bolan is back,tough and cool,in the second book of the Four Horsemen Trilogy. Bolan takes on a cult,bikers and terrorists. The Millennium angle, adds a fresh and current depth to the book.The ending is exciting and intense. Mike Newton writes another atmospheric Bolan novel, that works. Check it out."
+2,Joe Bataan,Have always loved this Album now I have it on CD. Reminds me of my time in Brooklyn back in the early 70's
+2,Love these tires!,I have purchased 2 other sets of City tires & these are by far the superior ones. They are fast on straights & handle nicely on turns. I will be definitely be purchasing another set of these when my old set is done.
+1,"Great tire, but doesnt fit standard 26 in. rim","Continental makes really good bicycle tires, and I have used them extensively, and LOVE them. However, be aware that this tire is a European size and will not fit a standard American 26 inch rim."
+2,"Truly empowering, uplifting and inspirational ! A MUST read!","The God-Mind Connection ( and the books which follow in the the trilogy) outline for us how to achieve all that we want - both spiritually AND materially.( No, they are NOT mutually exclusive!!) How to achieve true success and real peace of mind. The most amazing thing is that it is all available to us simply for the asking - no special exercises, no sacrifices. AND IT WORKS!!! This is a must read if you want to know how to have everything you ever wanted for yourself and for those you love. And you'll want to give a copy to everyone you care about, too!"
+1,Lack of evidence appears the hallmark of this work.,"Though this work excellently represents the history of a madman, it is missing the necessary evidentiary links which tie in the suspect to the facts. There is nothing which, in a compelling way, brings the suspect even close to the victims and the evidence which is well documented. It was an enjoyable read nontheless."
+2,Interesting facts and figures,"If your a definite Ripper buff this book is worth reading. It presents interesting facts, as to who just might be the Ripper. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in looking into the mind of a very psychotic man!"
+2,Essential book for friends of Avalokiteshvara,"This is a compendium of texts on Compassion beautifully presented in Tibetan and in fresh, excellent translation. Contact with original texts is increasingly difficult for non-scholars in the sea of Dharma publications. This is a model for presentation of traditional texts in a way that is approachable and meaningful for all who are sincerely interested in Buddhism and its deep traditions. Thanks to all who helped to bring it into being."
+2,Holding On to Your Dreams,What an excellent book! It has changed my way of thinking about my goals. It has inspired me to get up and achieve my dreams
+2,Very fast results,"I found this by ""accident"", ordered it, used it and am amazed by the results. Seriously. I can't believe how quick it works. Fabulous. Thanks to the author for sharing this with us. I know there's more to it than just one book, but nevertheless, it works."
+1,Same material in yet another format...,"Basically this book is taken from where almost all ""magical psalms"" books are taken from and so is a copy with modified information. I say 'copy' because it includes the 'misspellings' of the original. If you want the original, then check out Joseph Peterson's ""Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses"" which has it in the appendix. This book is probably cheaper than Peterson's, but it includes practices with candles with the psalms which Peterson's version of the original does not (since the original does not use candles)."
+1,Be Careful!,"Be very careful in dealing with this kind of material! First of all , it does not work! I was having a very hard time..health, financial..especially financial. These books are not only a waste of time and money..things actually got much WORSE!"
+1,BAH,I have never read such a terrible book in my life. Let me refer you to the excelent book by Henri Gamanche THE MASTER BOOK OF CANDLE BURNING. It is a far superior text containing much more relaiable material.
+1,Don't be decieved,"Don't be decieved with this candle burning book. This is not traditional candle burning, it's new age nonsense. Theres one simple test you can use to determine wether a book is reliable. The author has chosen to use the ""k"" spelling of magic making it magick. This ""K"" spelling was invented by aliester crowley, a drug adict and mental case. It has nothing to do with candle burning with the psalms. This book is new age rubbish and should not be considered authentic or practical. Don't let anyone fool you into thinking magic should be spelled with a k."
+1,Absolutely terrible and creepy!,"This book did not inspire any white light whatsoever. It starts out as creepy from the very begniing -- starting with a black aith a charcoal drawing of the author's face, which is half shaded in black staring right back at you -- creepiest thing I ever saw. On top of that, you're supposedly praying to God or Creator but he tells you that you have to pray to God calling him by a different name for each prayer-- names which came to him during many many meditations -- I didn't trust this book at all and it was in the trash within 2 days. I'm sorry I ever bought this lousy book."
+2,Ultimate Gum Kit instruction incomplete,Once we figured out that you needed to add a teaspoon of water to the gumbase before you microwave it it was a lot of fun. The instruction say to pour off excess water but neglect to tell you to add water in the first place. My son and his freids had a blast making their own custom gums. I had to help with the kneeding process but over all I think it's a great product for kids who like their gum. You can substitute splenda for the powdered sugar if you want to make sugar fee gum too.
+1,Disappointing!,"This looked so cool, I thought my kids would love it. But the gum base is impossible to stir - you need to nuke it for way longer than it says to and then it hardens up and is impossible to work with. It becomes hard and brittle rather than smooth and workable. Save your money and don't bother with this! My kids were totally disappointed!"
+2,A lot of fun,"My daughter (9 years old) asked (and received) this kit for her birthday. After reading the reviews and some complaints about how messy the kit was, I was very nervous to actually do it once we got it. But, while it is a *little* messy, it's not nearly as bad as I was expecting. The food coloring does make it MORE messy - so if you're nervous, start with one of the recipes that doesn't need coloring (or just skip that ingredient! At least for the first batch) She and a friend did this (with my help) and had a blast. They were so proud of their creations and even had fun trying to invent their own names for their gum. The flavor of the gum goes pretty quickly when you're chewing it (and the jury is still out on how well it ""keeps"") but I think all that is secondary to the actual fun in CREATING your own gum. They loved it."
+1,Horrible,This is one of the worst kids products I've ever had the misfortune of dealing with. I can't understand how it has any decent reviews at all. The gum base has to be nuked every 30 seconds because it hardens within 10 seconds of removing it from the micro. Be prepared to throw every thing away that you use in conjunction with it (cups spoons sticks) THe gum tastes disgusting and chemically....my kids are so disappointed and messy and stained with food coloring and we are throwing away the rest of the kit and the gum we made. Please - save your sanity and don't buy this one.
+1,Way too much work for gum!,All I need to say about this item is buy gum at the store. way to much work and kneading of gum that tastes like you are chewing on plastic and rubber. Much cheaper too!!!!
+2,A unique piece of history,"A veteran ABC Newcaster during the turmoil in the south in the 60's and 70's and an individual who met and befriended H Ross Perot, Murphy Martin gives in inside look from his vantage point of the events of Martin Luther King, the Kennedy Assination and some of Ross Perot's most incredible exploits. It is well written and full of interesting tidbits of the personalities of the day."
+2,The Cannibal's Wife,"I don't generally like nonfiction/biography books, but The Cannibal's Wife is a sensitive, moving read. I only gave it 4 stars because the subject matter made me, well, disturbed. Nevertheless, I recommend it highly. Sometimes we need to be disturbed."
+1,Pocket Neopets,"I got this toy during the summer of '03 so I could have something to do on a long roadtrip I was going on. I love neopets, and I thought that a pocket neopet, would be similar to the site. Well it's not. It really boring. There is only four games that you can play. Negg Drop, Techno Says, Poogle Races and Fruit Machine. After about 20 minutes I got bored with the games. You can only earn Neopoints(neopets money) for the first couple of times you play. So I decided that I would buy some food and a toy for my neopet. Well there is only like 3 toys you can buy and 3 items of food you can buy. It's pretty boring. There is nothing else that you can really do. I put it in my junk drawer and havent taken it out sense. This is definatly not worth your money!"
+1,Stopped working within a month,"My 6 year old daughter enjoyed the toy and loved taking care of it, but after less than a month the toy stopped working. It wasn't a matter of the batteries; it simply ceased functioning. It was quite distressing for my daughter, as she had spent so much time building up the her pet's health, intelligence, happiness, neopoints, and trophies, and they were all lost forever. Because she had put so much time into it and personalized it, she felt like her pet died, and it was a loss."
+2,Neopets rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,I think this toy is very cool because Neopets is the best website in the whole world wide web! Its educational because it teaches kids the responsibility of having a pet.
+2,I love this thing!,"I love this toy! I have been playing on neopets for months and months and when I saw that my cousin had a different one of these things, I went and bought this thing. It is so fun! You have to feed it and play with it and play the 4 games to earn NPs (neopoints, sort of like money) to buy it stuff. You get even get a rare item code to use on the site! The only thing I don't like about it is that if you drop it, 85% of the time it will reset itself and you have to start all over again if you don't have a screwdriver with you and pop the batteries back into place in less than a minute. I have done that 4 times! So you have to be careful."
+1,"Poorly presented, no use",It just like a series of unreadable words with equations. Poorly presented with not much explanation. Waste of time.
+1,Don't bother,"This isn't even close to authentic or realistic. My 3-year-old said he'd rather use the cheap plastic hats the fire departments pass out than this. The hat's PVC plastic means soft formed and when the description says ""Finished with soft red plush trim""--it's on the outside. As soon as we opened this, we knew it was going back."
+1,Y can i not rate anything a zero!!!,"This cd is nothing but talentless crap, the only good song is sick little suicides, the rest of the cd is no more then a joke, they try to be like NOFX and they cannot pull it off at all, they suck so much ass, i hate this band and would never support the shows they play or them for that matter, crap crap crap is the best way to describe this cd!!!"
+2,One of the best albums I own,"These guys are really really freaking good, and even better in concert. Normally, with a lot of CD's, if you listen to the whole thing a couple of times, you pick out songs you like more than others, and are able to narrow down your playlist to the ""better"" tracks on the album. Not so with The Matches. After roughly 9 months worth of listening, I am still hard-pressed to pick out a ""best"" song on it, because they're all really good. This would have to be one of the best punk CD's I own. Download the free mp3's on their website, and listen to them. If you like the samples, then you'll love this CD too."
+2,the Local boys finally go national...,"I've been a fan of these guys since the days of the original Locals demo (five tracks with the cartoon cover). I bought the original version of this CD over a year ago at the release show. Great pop-punk. Catchy, fun, not whiny. I don't understand why ""Superman"" isn't on this, but I can live with its absense (I've got two other versions of it). It's awesome to hear ""More Than Local Boys"" with quality production. Why are you still reading this? BUY THE CD!!!"
+2,Get it,"The matches rock, no doubt about it. I have seen them live and they are my favorite local band ever. I saw them a little more than a year ago for the first time and I called a few friends and told them that this band weas going to be huge someday. At the time I copmpared them to sum 41 and said they were even better than them and to look out for them. Well check it out, here they are on epitaph and i am so proud of them. Only problem is, superman is not on this cd and it is one of my favorites and the fave of many others. that is too bad. all in all, be sure to grab this cd. you will really like it."
+1,Bad... But they do have potential,There are a couple good songs on this album. But the rest of it is just really bad. But you can just tell by the songs Chain Me Free and Sick Little Suicide they do have potential. Hopefully theyre next cd will be better then this one.
+2,Simply Great A+,"This is the best Techno CD you are ever going to find,Scooter brings the Old Euro-Techno back on the European Top Charts once more,if you are a techno fan you will love this no doubt.Get his now."
+2,No time to chill - get it now. Hurry!!!,"This is one of the best works by german group SCOOTER. The album starts with an deep intro and suddenly kicks off with its best track "" How much is da fish.."". ""Call me manana"", similiar to that, follows up shortly. I personally enjoy song No.10 "" Everything is borrowed"", great example of transe techno. CD's is definitely worth buying, it will be a great addition to a your DJ collection."
+2,Awesome,I was not sure if this product would really work. After using this product for a little over a week it is incredible. It does everything it says and I will be purchasing all the scents very soon!
+2,A must for travel and for a clean-smelling nursery!,"This stuff is amazing! I apply it a bit more liberally than they recommend and I always use Sassy disposal bags for the dirty diapers, but this spray is a lifesaver...especially if you are out & about. It can save you much embarrassment. Our baby has a partial intestinal blockage, which makes her diapers smell like something caustic and this spray even masks that!! We keep a small bottle in the diaper bag and a large one at both changing tables."
+2,An Important but Little Known Topic,"A short exciting read of a courageous Dene boy who experiences slavery under the Spanish in New Mexico. It's little known that thousands of Navajo (Dene) and Ute were enslaved by the Spanish and contributed mightly to the Nuevo Mexico economy.I have tried to make this point clearer in my historic fiction account of a young woman, Return to Beauty. Both stories tell how Indians experienced as much brutality under slavery as did Blacks."
+1,Yet Another Lousy Crowes Album,Boned-out pot boys desperate to regroup and recoup a fanbase.This pretty much confirms it. The Black Crowes are washed up.
+1,BAD Crowes,I asked my friend why the Crowes couln't come up with any good songs. He said it was because they were bad songwriters.
+1,"Great Band, Poor Effort.","I love the Crowes -- best band of the '90's. However, I'm still riding the euphoria of ""Southern Harmony"" and ""Amorica"". ""By Your Side"" is so trite. The lyrics are sometimes ""goofy"", and mostly simplistic. One song even has ""na, na, na"" in it. You almost can't believe that the same band that turned out the above mentioned classics, with their soulful guitar, dynamite lyrics, and truly ""classic"" appeal, could produce this latest effort. It seems like they just ""whipped it out in a hurry"". Come on guys. Listen to some Zeppelin for a few hours. Watch the Woodstock movie. Even spark it up, if you have to. Then give us something that you'll be proud of in 10 years -- something they'll still play on the radio."
+1,"Worse than Amorica, and that says a lot","This album is definately a low point in their great career. I thought Amorica was the result of them taking too many drugs. I think this album is just the opposite; they are completely sober on this one. I am not an advocate of drug useage, but ""Southern Harmony"" was brilliant for Chris Robinson's imaginative psychedelic induced lyrics and the Crowes slightly stoned hard-rock blues. This attitude is also evident on their awesome debut and other great album ""Three Snakes"". They lost their grit on this one, complete with over-production and lackluster typical rock and roll lyrics about love. A let down from previous great Crowes albums."
+1,Worst Album by the Crowes,"I bought this album that day it came out, listened to it twice and put it on my cd rack severely disappointed. Every two years since, I grab the CD thinking, ""Hey, it's the Crowes, it can't be -that- bad"". And every time, I put it back on the shelf.It come down to this, if you like the Black Crowes and don't have this album, don't buy it. I read all the press when this came out. The album was supposed to be a return to their early days (ala Shake Your Moneymaker). In my opinion, Moneymaker is good, but not nearly as good as Southern Harmony and Amorica. Although By Your Side has the Shake vibe, it is at best secondhand rehash of that album.In reading the positive reviews about this album, I have to think the authors aren't normally Crowes fans. This album sounded like a hollow attempt to reclaim radio glory. If you like radio rock, it might be for you. If you think the Crowes are best when they are experimenting and grooving (ala Amorica) stay away from this one."
+2,It's My Favorite,"I don't know why, this Crowes record always seems to get the most rotation, in my car. It Could Be that it's starts strong and finishes strong. It is probaly the most solid of all the Crowes' albums. 'Nuff said."
+2,Shows Crowes True Talent,"With only owning the Crowes first 2, and what some would call their best albums, I was anxious to get By Your Side. It was only more recently that I learned this album was a forced studio effort. It seems, at times, tight and forced, but the true talent of the Crowes shows through. Even under the... supervision of their record company the Crowes add their personal rock n' roll touch and attitude.. Songs like Go Faster, By Your Side, Horsehead, Only A Fool, Go Tell The Congregation and Virtue and Vice will be classic rock songs. In a decade were manufactured teen pop ruled the scene and record companies were trying to make carbon copies, the Crowes keep a breaming rock generation alive."
+1,Still rock but too commercial next to the others,"The guitar sound is great, the rythm is fast, but the feelings from Amorica an Three Snakes are missing. The Crowes are still the best but I miss their hippie period..."
+1,A band on the downside of its career....,"The Black Crowes first three albums were great, but I think they reached their peak with Amorica. They have been on a down slide since then, and this cd just continues that trend. Sorry guys, but this is my last Black Crowes purchase...they just seem to have exhausted all their good ideas for songs."
+1,B.C fan,This crowes album was by far their worst album to date....whith their departure of bassist Johnny Colt...and lead guitarist Marc Ford...the band has suffered spiritualy and musically...Chris's lyrics are leering more to the clesche Rock..girl relationship bullcrap lyrics...Three Snakes And One Charm had alot more depth and soul in the music...The only song I really dig is HorseHead..because it funks out and it aint about some lovey dubby sappy girl song... Buy Amorica or Three Snakes...those albums will make you cry it's so spritual... Peace and Soul... Zed
+2,"Great !!! If I could rate more stars, I would !!!",It is obvious that the inspiration was turned up to 11 on these guys. It never let's up. The best rock album I've heard in a while. The RnR Hall of Fame should reserve a space now in the 2010's for the BCs.
+2,Well done boys! That is a great staff.,"Finnaly the Black Crowes are back to what they are doing best-dirty,bluesy rock & roll. Probably the most Black Crowes's fans(including myself) were wondering whether they will produce an album to match the level set by their first two projects. Yes, The Black Crowes delivered it. It is a huge enjoyment to listen ""By Your Side"". WELL DONE BOYS! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU ON STAGE."
+2,Don't Just Dismiss These Guys,"If the Black Crowes had decided to rest on their early 90's fame and fortune, they'd still be remembered fondly...but they've chosen to move ahead, and the results on By Your Side are a happier Chris Robinson and some nice crunching riffs...I defy one to find a better riff than Horsehead from one of the Neo-90's bands...and they still kick some rear live!"
+2,"An ""all 'round"" good album","I don't think I'm the average Black Crowes fan as I actually LOVED ""3 Snakes & One Charm"", I probably listened to as much if not more than any other Crowes album (it's very close between ""3 Snakes & ""Southern Harmony...""). ""By Your Side"" is in a different vein than ""3 Snakes"" as it is a lot more rockin'. No one does the ""crunchy"" guitar like the Crowes & the vocals are great (even though the gospel-like backup singers get a little irritating on a track or two). For me, this album sounded a lot like ""A Southern Harmony & Musical Companion"" (which was probably their best album)."
+2,Criminally Under Rated Album,"I have to admit I'm a recent fan of the Black Crowes and ""By Your Side"" was their first complete album that I listened to, but not the last. Because of this I album I got everything that they have ever released and I have to say, this one is definately their best. From ""By Your side"" to ""Go Tell the Congregation to ""Virtue and Vice"" there is not a minute of music on this album that does not rock. I read a biography of the band at the Apple music store and that writer said it best, ""This album is Criminally Under-Rated"". If you're a Black Crowes fan then you'll love this album."
+1,Disappointing,"If it were any other band, I'd probably rate this higher, but my boys just took a bad turn. I don't know what Chris was thinking when he wrote these lyrics. How he went from the poetic ""Girl From a Pawnshop"" off of Three Snakes to ""Heavy"" and ""Kickin' My Heart Around"" is beyond me. He used to write the best words. Also, the album has too much noise; if they've completely changed their style, I don't like it. Hopefully, they were just trying to get their name known again, and they'll go back to their good stuff from now on."
+1,VERY AVERAGE,When THE BLACk CROWES FIRST CAME Out they seem Like they were gonna be Huge.They Had a Strong Southern Rock thing Going On.but as Time has Gone on The Words&Music Seem So/So at best.Diamond Ring&By Your Side were My Favorite Cuts on Here but Other than that I Got The Feeling they were Looking For a New Direction&Couldn't Reach that Point.They Are Missing their Edge.
+1,retirement is a brilliant idea,"Chris Robinson should kick himself out of the band for these lyrics. A poor effort from a once wonderful band. Hang it up, lads."
+2,"FAT Guitar/Amp Tone. One of the best Album since the beginning of time!!!!! Sooooo Analog, and Organic!!!! Great for driving!!","Harry Joyce amp $2300Early 1950's Fender Esquire $20000Custom Zemaitis $50000Custom James Trussart $30000Amazing vintage wah $200An album with Chris Robinson so tight and melodic that would makes you want to jump....priceless.Black Crowes, a real rock band SHOULD be!!!!!"
+1,Two game losing streak,"I was hoping that this album would prove that the weak effort of ""Three Snakes and a Charm"" was just a small bump in the road of an otherwise magnificent career. Unfortunately, ""By Your Side"" is a much worse album than anything they have done to date. Normally, this would not bother me to much, except that I know that any band that can come up with ""Southern Harmony and Musical Companion,"" one of the greatest pieces of rock n' roll ever made, can do much, much better. If there is any consolation, it is ""Welcome to the Goodtimes Baby,"" which is not a bad little tune. Otherwise, it's back to the drawing board for the Robinson brothers."
+1,Not up to their standard,"Once upon a time, the Black Crowes were one of the best bands around. I thought Three Snakes... was disappointing, but I think that album is stronger than this one. The songs sound silly, with ridiculous lyrics and strained choruses that sound almost like glam-rock (Kickin' my Heart Around). If they don't turn things around, it looks like a once great band has burned out quickly."
+2,It's a BIG guide,"This guide does cover many, if not, all the major aspects of living and working overseas, mainly from an American / Canadian point of view.There is a lot of information packed into ~3 pounds of paper (it IS heavy). There are many handy tips and practical tips, especially for first-timers looking to live and work overseas. But a lot of it can be obtained elsewhere (e.g. from the net). Overall, I would say, if you are after an all-in-one guide / reference book, this is by far the most comprehensive guide in print form I've come across on the market for the American / Canadian market.The key additions to the 4th edition comes in ""soft-copy"" in a CD-Rom - the printed version remains more or less the same. I found the previous editions sufficiently adequate - unless you are looking for something specific that wasn't covered in the previous editions."
+1,LOTS OF FAKE REVIEWS,"I just wanted to point out that a lot of these reviews are fake, probably from the publisher. How do I know this? Because people from Laguna Beach, California do not spell favorite like ""favourite"". Try harder next time publisher."
+2,Beethoven: The complete symphonies and piano concertos,"I bought symphony No. 5 and 9 a century ago. I recently bought the complete symphonies and piano concertos. My favorite is symphony No. 9, which I listen days and nights. When I am ready for bed, I turn it on and listen until I fall asleep. I have a good night sleep when I listen to one of my favorite composers."
+1,Flawed CDs,"I have ordered this set and then returned it and had a replacement set sent. Both sets have had one CD that has music missing in bits and pieces. I assume that all sets have been cut from the same master set, since both sets I have received are flawed."
+2,i really liked this album,"icp for the most part has disappointed me in the past with the releases of abk,amb and Esham. but i have to say this album is up there with the Jeckel Brothers era."
+2,The Wraith done right,"I have been listening to ICP for 9 years and I have been really dissapointed with their past few releases. When I heard they were getting back with their old producer, I was suddenly excited to hear a new ICP album for the first time in a few years.Overall, I think this is probably the best ICP album since The Amazing Jeckel Brothers. Bizaar/Bizzar had a few good songs, but I absolutely couldn't stand The Wraith Shangri-la, Hells Pit, or The Calm. I have no idea why they ever got rid of Mike Clark to begin with, but The Tempest obviously shows that Mike Clark is clearly needed to make a decent ICP album. The majority of the songs on this album are great, but I am giving it 4 stars because there were a few songs they really should have done without. But this is The Wraith done right. If they had released this as the 6th joker's card instead, I would have been much happier."
+2,Predictable but good ....,Being a big fan of The Great Milenko and The Amazing Jeckel Brothers this is what i would expect from ICP. No fancy Lyrics but some funny stuff thrown in and the beats keep you movin'.
+1,oh no,"ICP has just gone down hill. The last three or four cd's I purchased just plain sucked to the point they are now sitting on a rack in the local cd trader store...don't do it people, you know you know better"
+2,American History,Great book to start with if you're interested in learning about our Founding Fathers. I bought the Thomas Jefferson autobiography in conjunction with this book.
+1,Autobiography of Ben Franklin,"After reading Walter Isaacson's, Ben Franklin, An American Life, the Autobiography of Ben Franklin by Benjamin Franklin was a huge disappointment. Written in the original, King's English, it is not an enjoyable read. If you want to experience the character and personality of Benjamin Franklin then read Isaacson's biography."
+2,Excellent!,Fantastic Kindle version of this book! The autobiography is an excellent insight into this man who had so much influence in the founding of the United States.
+2,"Great, encouraging read!","Loved it! Gives you great insight on the fundamentals of living a progressive life, ""The ultimate self-help book,"" even for those not seeking one"""
+2,The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin,"I like the story of his life. I like the fact that it was written by him, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to someone who is interested in the real lives and people of our History."
+1,review,The style of writing of the 1700's is very difficult for a person of the 2000's. I will finish it. Eventually I will grasp the whole book. He did lead a very interesting life and accomplished a great many things.
+2,Excellent read.,I was not familiar with the subject and found it quite interesting. What an extraordinary man and a visionary he was.
+2,"Simply put, a must read.","What can you say about one of the greatest minds of the last two centuries? Well, you don't have to say anything, just listen to the author. One minute care free, the next anal retentive. And vain? Me, myself and I, we get along so well. I'm still trying to figure out if I would have liked Franklin in person, but I certainly have no regrets about getting to know him better. Should be required reading."
+2,Loved it,"A lot of information in this book that I never knew about Ben. It is short, and was not complete, but still a lot about his younger years."
+2,Book,"I believe this was a freebie for Kindle. I haven't read all of it yet, but I'm a big fan of Benjamin Franklin, so I'm looking forward to it."
+2,What I Did Not Know About Benjamin Franklin,I read an article about Ben Franklin in a local newspaper a few years back and was always wondering if the article was correct historically or if it was a lot of religious fiction and the writer did a poor job of writing as she did not seem to have her facts straight.I am not all convinced that autobiographies are 100% correct as the writer (ghost writers) have a book to sell and making it interesting may be more on the platter that correctness. In any event you will enjoy reading this version of Ben's autobiography to find out a little more than the history and religious writers have written.
+2,Charming if self serving,"Very enjoyable, although it should probably be sold paired with the McCullough biography for a more, shall we say, objective picture of the man? Good stuff though, I was fascinated by his sense of himself."
+2,The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin,Nicely done with good history and anecdotes. A way to find out about the workings of the man and his times.
+2,Simply riveting,"Though it can be a bit of a drag at times, this excellent autobiography is threaded with the best of humour (though probably unintended by it's author). 'Tis marvelous."
+2,good and interesting read,"this book is a good read and jumps around a lot, but i enjoyed learning and reading it. thank you."
+1,boring and unclear,"book club recommented, i hoped to undertand him better as a human, father and to understand the significance of his life to America."
+2,"Inspiring, profound and intelligent","Reading this made me understand why Benjamin Franklin is deemed a founding father of America in more depth than any history class could have ever taught. In using logic and reasoning, Benjamin Franklin reveals the beliefs and thought processes he used to grow into the symbol we all know him as today -the philosopher, inventor, genius. His story is inspiring as what he has to say about virtue and applying it to one's life to attain success. Atheist, Christian, republican,communist, young, old, whatever you are, this book will inspire you and show you what fulfilling the American Dream looks like done right."
+2,Very interesting.,I found this book a bit hard to read at times due to the period in which it was written. I learned some very interesting things about Mr. Franklin and now respect him even more. The dedication and conviction with which he set about his life were inspiring.
+1,Boring,I muddled through the old world language of his early adult years and enjoyed reading about how different colonial America was and how people just freely moved wherever life took them but then we hit the big gap where he didn't write and after that all he covered was his philosophy of life. I quit reading half way through the book.
+2,Great historical review,"Excellent book. It was enjoyable and takes you back to Colonial times. Once you get used to the older English, it is an easy read"
+2,The real Ben,"I knew Ben Franklin, Ben was a friend of mine and sir this is the real Ben Franklin. Good book. Helps explain the goings on in pre revolutionary war."
+2,The Man Was a Genius,Humble genius he was. I loved this autobiography and wish that he had covered more of his involvement in politics in and the American Revolution.
+1,"Interesting in parts, but difficult to follow","First, the good parts about this book :* written in a very conversational style* does a good job of enlisting his virtues, many of which are relevant even today* has several interesting anecdotesNow, the not so good parts about the book :* desultory commentary, and is jumpy between incidents (and thus, one has to try really hard to make sense of what all was happening)* at least half of the book has too many details, which digress from the point and thus, the reader can get lost in the details* written in old english, which made it even more difficult to understand the gaps in the narrative"
+2,Great Thinker,"I didn't realize that so many of his ideas are used, without knowing where they came from. Thanks for sending this book."
+2,Book,What an amazing life! Can't believe how much he got done in his life! As always very happy with the customer service and the product!
+2,Great Read From Amazon,Have read this book at least 3 times. This edition is excellent if you have good eyesight. The print is very small and not very dark. I read it under a very bright light and it was fine. It would be good for a student. Good to read on a train on the way to work because it is so lightweight.
+2,A Most Enjoyable Book,"A very enjoyable book written by a great writer and a great American. Mr. Franklin tells about his early years and what is enjoyable is to hear the way some of the great ideas he had were then carried out. Every thing from the postal department, partnerships, even down to street cleaning.The price is right and very interesting not only for historians."
+2,An important book.,"Mr. Franklin is writing to his nephew - encouraging him to be something in life, explaining how he became successful from humble beginnings through honesty, dilligence and hard work. This is a well-written book, suitable to be read aloud to people - young or old. Did you realize Mr. Franklin started fire departments, militias, libraries and universities? He's truly a remarkable man."
+2,What a guy!,"Mr. Franklin was one of a kind. His take on life is so unique that it forces us to understand why we do not have anyone like him today. Brilliant, creative, passionate, and critical, he writes about himself with almost a 3rd person view. It is a much delightful read and one good enough to make a gift out of it. The cost of it on Kindle is hard to resist and Franklin would like that too. Of course, had he been living now with his genius, it would have been called the ""Franklin"" not Kindle."
+2,A true Mediator.,"Benjamin Franklin was a modest man and a genius. He writes well and it was fascinating to learn how the Assemblies operated. They disputed constantly, nothing has changed with our Congress. He was a great mediator."
+1,The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin,"The reader needs to be prepared for the minute information included in this autobiography - most of which is boring. However, for it to have been written by Benjamin Franklin himself makes it a little more interesting."
+2,review BF,Excellet service on receiving this book and it is perfect!It was received very quickly and in excelent condition.Pricing was also great. Keep up the good work.
+2,Great read,Easy to read and interesting. I'd love to meet the man. It's interesting to see the beggings of many institutions in America today. It was fun reading such an influential man's thoughts.
+1,Kindle book,Download went great. It has been a difficult read due to the way it was written. The historical side of the book is great.
+2,B.Franklin very good,"Fascinating. Learned many things I didn't know. Fast read. I didn't realize he traveled so much, along with helping protect the out laying villages. Must read for history buffs!"
+2,Historic Prize,Great book. Learned of Ben's true character & not the sugar coated stories. Easy read. Read on HTC EVO 3G.
+1,Beg to differ,"While the book gives some interesting insights into Franklin's life, it is really a disjointed diary kept during his early days and during his very late life. It fails to deliver the real picture. I was particularly disappointed that it provided only but a mention of Franklin's early electricity experiments. Most of his middle life was missing. Amazon offers the book free so, you get what you pay for. I would rather read a studied biography."
+1,slow,interesting and well worth a read but difficult with the old English at times and tends to be long winded and rambles somewhat
+2,"Sorry, I liked it","It is Franklin's ""regularness""--his down-to-earth regularity--that makes this such a great story. Here is a great man who was accomplished in many fields showing us that he is just a regular guy who worked hard. I, for one, don't need to be drowned in pedantry to consider a work valid. He was not attempting to make a philisophical treatise, he was just telling his life's story for the benefit of his son. It is an inspriing story of success filled with amusing anecdotes and common-sense. Read it!"
+1,The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Dover Thrift Editions),I didn't realize this book was written in such small print. This is the only thing I don't like about it. Sorry!
+2,school resource,I love that I can get these older writings free for the Kindle. It makes a huge difference in our homeschooling budget.
+1,autobiography of ben franklin,"Didn't get to read it due to reading another book about Left Gomez and actually, i'm still not finish with that book."
+1,Didacticism at its finest,"Benji Franklin is a fascinating guy. He really is. Unfortunately, you really don't get to know him through his autobiography (it was written for the moral instruction of his son, first of all).Half the book reads like a ""Mrs. Manners"" column and the other half reads like a resume. Franklin lists all his numerous contributions to American society fairly coldly and not a little pretentiously (but we can allow him the pretention) and fills in the blank spaces with moral and philosphical instruction. ]While he was a great inventor and statesman and had a knack for collecting and spitting out trite ""truisms,"" Benny just isn't that interesting a moral philospher. If you're really interested in getting to know Ben Franklin, check out a scholar's biography--if anything, you get to learn all the juicy stuff about his disgustingly promiscuous sex life."
+1,Franklin's Just a Regular Guy. Now Go Read Something Else.,"Sometimes pastiches work well, like Bach's B Minor Mass. Not so this autobiography. Thrown together, arbitrary, sinfully pedestrian, this is one book that you can easily miss in your short life. Franklin shows you he's just a regular guy with regular thought processes. He drifts through life sometimes helping people and sometimes taking advantage of them. He may be an early humanitarian, but he is also an early capitalist, and he knows what he wants. Great, so does Ted Turner, but you don't see us going ape for his life story, do you? Franklin was truly one of our greatest founding fathers, but you won't get a glimmer of that from this book. Reading anybody else's account of Franklin's life would be a much more rewarding experience. Go there if you must do Franklin."
+1,"Lost Interest When Book Is Actually A ""Diary""","A friend told me that the book was inspiration, but there is nothing inspirational when he just seemed to be lucky. What young kid can have personal contact with a governor, find jobs so easily, squander a friend's loan and go all over the place in his occupation? Also, I couldn't figure out whether certain times he spent in Europe or in the States. He did not write much about his family life. At the end, it jumped from place to place. Since there was nothing then, everything seemed to be an invention. Were there not libraries in Europe or post offices? I couldn't finish it, though I read 99 percent of it."
+2,autobiography of ben franklin,Good review of one of our founding fathers. A little light on info on Mr Franklins later life. I really like this book. I am sharing info with my children
+2,A good read!,"The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an interesting one. Telling about the life, accomplishments and thoughts of one of the most important people in American history. Good for Kindle too."
+2,Great,The book was in great condition I just didn't realize it wasn't the book with the foot notes....But service was great!
+2,Exactly what i wanted,This book came in excellent condition and arrived on time. it was more than i expected and just what i could hope for. i am very glad i purchased this.
+1,Excellent read,A fascinating look at Franklin's life in his own voice. It is unfortunate that he did not narrate the last 30 years of his life as well.
+2,very informative,Benjamin Franklin sure was long winded. Can take forever talking about just about anythign in his life. He was a great man in his day and did alot for his country. We could use more men like him in the whitehouse nowadays.
+2,He's hilarious... to me at least.,"Setting the standard for what the autobiography is today, Franklin tends to be much funnier than what people expect him to be. He maintains grounded with self deprecating phrases and a modest tone although with all his achievements as one of 'Merica's founding fathers you think he'd earned the right to boast a bit. It was a fun read and I'm glad I was forced to read it in class. A bit short for my liking though."
+2,great,excellent condition product arrived way before i was told very fast delivery very happy with seller i would definitely order from this seller again
+2,Wow,An amazing man who wrote this autobiography in a chatty way to his son. Fascinating and informative about a very intelligent man.
+2,The networking Benjamin Franklin,"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, although self-serving, made some excellent points. He was an excellent networker, and was way ahead of some current gurus on how to get ahead in the business world. However, he proved with his son that he could hold a grudge. He also neglected his wife. He had a fine sense of timing in political matters and knew the value of patience and persistence in his time in France and England."
+2,"A great read, for all history students.","I enjoyed reading The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, it was like being transported back in time. Franklin was a great statesman of his time , and reading about his life and times helps the reader to get inside the mind of this great man. the beauty of the Kindle reader is you can read a few pages, bookmark the page and pick it up again when you get a few spare minutes.In conclusion i would reccomend this book to anybody, who has an interest in learning about the great minds who helped to shape the world we now live in."
+2,A glimpse into the mind of an American icon,"The autobiography of Ben Franklin is a worthwhile read simply because of who Ben Franklin is. It is beneficial to understand the character of this great man by judging him through his own words. There is no doubt that Franklin was an ingenius man and his witty rhetoric further confirms his intelligence. It also confirms his egotistical nature I hate to say.... But I suppose he had every right given his success...Anyhow, I thought the first portion of the book (written before the revolution) was much more interesting that the latter half. Unfortunately the autobiography was never really finished by Franklin. He ends off abruptly during the French and Indian War period and there is nary an remark concerning American Independence, which would have been interesting to read about from his point of view.Still, overall, it's worth the read."
+1,Boyhood Bio,"An interesting book only if you enjoy learning how people in earlier history thought and lived. I manage to read two or three pages a day, but it is not a ""pleasure"" read. I would never buy it, but as a free read, it's fine."
+1,A Sad hero,I am very dissappointed in a hero for our country being such a sad example of an American. The book was well written and easy to read. It's the story that is so dissappointing.
+1,?????,I never ordered this book so I can't possibly review it. I'm at a loss to understand how I'm connected to this title since I have never used the Kindle.
+1,booooring,"Forgive me America, but I could not stand this book. If his life was so great, it seems it would be alot more interesting than this book shows. The only good, somewhat inspirational part was that part about moral perfection. Unfortunately, it did not change my life. (Of course, I had to read the book for school, so that may be part of my anger towards it)"
+2,QUITE THE MAN,"This is a wonderful abbreviated version about a great man of his century that could take up volumes and volumes. The tome was informative, precise and a joy to wander through this man's accomplishments. It's not necessary to list everything that should be in his obit - read it. It will be worth your while."
+2,I love autobiographies of America's forefounders,Good read. Ben Franklin was a pretty amazing man. Learned things about him I never knew until reading his sutobiograhy.
+2,A well-lived life- Benjamin Franklin,"The ""Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin"" is a story of one of the most fascinating and accomplished person who ever lived. Not only was he an accomplished politician (sounds like an oxymoron- accomplished politician, anyways I digress), he was a scientist, inventor, philanthrophist, etc.One important aspect of his autobiography we can benefit from is how he was able to become a better person despite being temperamental and foolish in his youthful years. He concentrated on overcoming one character flaw such as his temper and worked on it for a month. Then, he moved on to overcome another character flaw. He made minute but measurable progress to become an accomplished and fine individual.His autobiography should be read by all. It gives a glimpse at one of our great Americans.JR FelisildaAuthor of the book, ""Nanay: Lessons From a Mother"""
+2,Informative,Very interesting. Recommend. Enlightening. One of the first I have actually read and will look for more. Very interesting personal life facts given.
+2,Easy read for being written long ago.,Interesting stories straight from the horse's mouth. Insight into a major thinker's life correcting some standard impressions of his beliefs.
+2,Great American,This autobiography covers a lot of Ben Franklin's work/life prior to the first Continental Congress. This was a great American and I enjoyed going back in time to learn how this self made man prospered.
+2,Bio Ben Franklin,Been long time since last read..still worth a re-reading..everyone should pass there once or twice in their life; during adoloesence when less tolerant and understanding of its content to complete a class assignment..and later after many life experiences to better appreciate and relate more of its content.
+1,The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin,"It didn't keep me engaged and wanting to continue reading it. I found it ""dry"" and not interesting. I never finished it. I believe it was a ""Free"" book, glad I didn't pay for it!"
+1,boring book,"so boring youll fall asleep, but ehh you get what you pay for i guess ill learn something if i read it"
+1,Read a biography,"I must agree with all of the previous reviwers who acknowlegde that Franklin is a facisnating man and played a major role in the creation of this nation, but you would never know from this book. It completely ignores his affect on the Declaration of Independence, his influence on American thinking, and most of his key inventions are skimmed over in a sentance or two. His writing style is certainly antiquated (which is understandable) but it makes it a difficult read, especially since it is boring to begin with. I think it would be a much better plan to read a biography by someone else who read through this book, save yourself the agony of getting through this story and learn more about the man then you do here."
+1,Ben Franklin,Boring Boring boring I fell asleep reading this book I'm never reading thisAgain it's plain boring boring i tell you zzzzzzzz
+1,Horrible and unreadable,"Written in old style English.Authentic in that extent but unreadable and almost frustrating to complete.If you have a knack for not giving up halfway and you don't ever wish to break that trend, don't be tempted by this book.Skip it."
+1,I read this book for college,If you like auto-biographies of egomaniacs that have lived a lewd and lacivious life. Go ahead and read it. I didn't like it. I could put zero stars but amazon wouldn't let me.
+1,Disappointing,"I thought this would be full of wit and wisdom along with salicous bits of gossip. Nope. An old man (venerable as he was) trying to remember. However, If I could read in the 18th century, this probably would be a best seller."
+1,book,Might recommend if purchaser/reader were a history buff. Found difficult to follow and keep up with. Not a book I would recommend for easy reading.
+1,A disappointment,"I am a history lover and was excited to read this autobiography by Ben Franklin. I found it to be a great disappointment, since Franklin's writing ability did not shine in this book. He gave lots of details about trivial (and at times boring)circumstances and events, yet gave no information about other things of great interest to me -- for example his wife and family life and the entire American Revolution. The book suddenly ends, as if the author was tired of the project, and simply closed up shop."
+1,Bored to death,"Most boring thing I have ever read...no wonder it was free. He was a very interesting man, but I would rather read another version of his life."
+2,Sadly...One and done.,"For those of you who remember those early days of the 1990's, where Big Hair, Cross Colours, and great dance music. New Jack was at it's absolute height, Damian Dame delivered a musical masterpiece with their debut album. I loved every track on the CD, and after all these years, I recently found a copy of the CD and have been listening to it and enjoying it. ""Love Come Near Me"", and ""Virgin Island"" are among my favorite cuts. Sadly, both members of the group died on the exact same day two years apart, one from cancer, and the other from injuries sustained in a car accident. Never the less, they delivered a beautiful album on the LaFace label."
+1,Cheapy,"Within a few days of wearing this watch the star studs started falling out. A few months after owning the watch the three fell off inside the glass. I barely wore the watch after two studs fell out. It is sweet looking when it first arrives, but keep an eye out for silver star studs falling out if you ever where it."
+1,Visually Appealing but Contains Typos and Historical Inaccuracies,"This work looks like an easy overview of one of the world's greatest political controversies in rescent history. While reading though, I found several typos such as ""Tiny Lebanon is a bit player in Middle East politics..."" as well as inaccuracies as to which Eygptian president was in office in which war....as well as some pretty biased ""facts"" etc. You could do a lot better than this book."
+2,You need this!,"We store our diapers in a dry pail in the baby room and some days, it's pretty unbearable in there. As much as I love everything about my baby and don't mind his poo much at all, he will have weeks when he's sick and the smell of his poo tests even a mother's love. That's when you need this."
+1,The Ultra-PC Comic Book,"If you liked Miller's Dark Knight series, you probably won't like this one. In fact, unless you're into extreme political correctness, you won't like this one.All the good guys are minorities. All the bad and dumb ones are white. And so on. This seems like an 180-degree reversal from his Batman books, which were somewhat negative on liberal issues (well, justice, at least).But Miller obviously wanted it to be a work on par with Moore's ""Watchmen"" - why else waste Gibbon's talent on this book? Perhaps it was a catharsis, because it seems like a lot of venting - against Reagan, against white males, against evil phallic space stations, against ... well, enough said. Read ""Watchmen"" again instead. Or why waste time with comic books? Although Moore's stuff is always interesting, most comic-book philosophy is at the pop level. Sounds deep and attractively cynical ... until you delve. Read something serious. Recommendations: ""Darwin's Black Box"" (Behe), ""Nature's Destiny"" (Denton)."
+1,Book* b = this->book; delete b;,"I am a scientist and an experienced software developer. This book kind of skims the surface of four basic neural network architectures, and provides a plethora of horribly written source code as a sort of ""tool kit"" for ANN development. After reading the book and trying to make use of the source (which I basically threw out and wrote my own, truly object-oriented tool kit), it's not clear just how much the author really knows about ANNs and OO programming (e.g., Lots of necessary details are sometimes skipped or glossed over; I've never seen so much non-template implementation in header files before: this is not the way to write OO code). I became so disgusted with this book that I decided to write this review. I would not recommend this book to anyone who wishes to delve into ANNs."
+1,Not that great of a learning guide,This is more like example code than what I'd expect out of a textbook. I would recommend another book instead.
+2,Pretty good at OOP and NN,"This book does give a good introduction to programming neural networks in C++. The author has a good grasp of object oriented design and he shows how to exploit this in the construction of certain kinds of neural networks. The code in the book is flexable and fairly well laid out. I was able to port it to Java with relatively few alterations.I would recommend this book to anyone interested in starting to program neural nets. It probably requires a little background in C++, but the primer in the beginning of the book actually taught me something (I read this book a year ago when I was fairly new to OOP)!"
+2,Great Story!,"This was my first Michener novel and I found it to be extremely entertaining. I too was disappinted that almost everyone dies off, but this isn't supposed to be a warm & fuzzy book, it's about a difficult journey made more difficult by the person in charge.Michener originally wanted to include this story in ALASKA, but that novel was already quite long. This is a perfect lead-in for Alaska and a great Michener book for the beginner or someone looking for something a bit shorter while between Michener classics."
+2,"Maybe a good introduction to Michener, maybe not.","I found this to be a good story, and it's definitely one of Michener's shorter titles. Unlike most other Michener books which take a locale or topic and follows it through generations and eras, this takes one group of folks on an expedition during the Gold Rush and sticks with it cover to cover. It might be a good introduction to Michener in the sense that it's a shorter read. On the other hand it's a bit different than the approach Michener usually takes, so I can't say that it's a great representative for Michener's status quo. I do think there is a bottom line of... If you like the story, you'll probably enjoy other Michener titles as well. For those already familiar with Michener, this is one that you won't want to miss."
+2,Invigorating adventure story,"Michener was drawn to stories of the Klondike gold rush whilst researching material for his voluminous Alaska, and thought this story, set dominantly in Canada, too good not to publish.It is a fictional story of a few gold seekers of the Klondike gold rush, and seeks to capture the romance, the exhilaration, the recklessness, and the overall madness of the time. It is an invigorating adventure story, however if I had just one quibble, the characters for me were a little one dimensional, and the story told in a less complex manner than it probably deserved.Nevertheless a thoroughly enjoyable expose of the spirit of adventure, capturing much that is part of the northern spirit of romantic escapism and self discovery."
+2,Excellent,"This is one of the more entertaining books I have ever read. The characters are well-developed, the story is exciting, unexpected and largely believable, and the events and setting took me to a strange land north of where I live, but had never really considered before.Apparently this was part of Michener's book on Alaska, and would have made a nice addition to that book. This rivals the chapter in Alaska dealing with the Chilcott Pass."
+1,"Great Author but so, so story","I have to admit. I have so high of expectations for Mr. Michener that when he doesn't hit a home run I'm disappointed. This book is OK, it is short compared to all his other books. He only used his old trick once where he reintroduces a character, the one feamle of the book, then brings her back. She was introduced, forgotten, then found stranded in literally nowhere, and rescued by the heroes. Also something different in this book was a chapter of reflection by the author. Many claim the book is about Canada. I sensed very little Canadian, except for the fact that they were traveling through Canada. I believe Mr. Michener could of detailed the Canadian characters a bit more, showing how they came to and adapted to this rugged country."
+1,Not the best of Michener's works,"Michener's books are always interesting quality historical novels. This was is goodhistory but not easy reading. To anyone who was not in the military, his characters mayseem unreal, but believe me, they aren't!!"
+1,A New Definition,"I think I'm beginning to understand how popular fiction writing becomes ""Literature."" It apparently has to be depressing. If this is ""the best novel of Michener's career,"" as the Milwaukee Journal states it, then I don't need to depress myself further by reading the rest.I just don't believe it was necessary to kill off his major characters to make this a believable story."
+1,"Terrible, Terrible, Terrible!","This book was so bad it was the biggest waste of time in my entire life. The story line had great potential but the actual story itself was very, very weak and unfulfilling. The characters were worthless and it was without a doubt the worst ending on all time. I wouldn't recommend this book to my worst enemies. The only reason I would ever buy this book would be so I can use it as fuel for my fireplace. I would have given this book a lower rating, but there wasn't an option for a half-star. You would get more enjoyment out of reading the dictionary than you would from reading this book. Absolutely Terrible!!p.s. They never find any gold!"
+1,High expectations fell short in the end,"Although this was the first and only Michener novel I have read, I think it was a poor choice. My expectations going into reading were quite high, but by the end of this novel I was very disappointed. The story was decent, however the plot was very thin. I had alot of trouble relating to the characters. I could not figure out if Luton was just a snob, or a real caring person that was afraid to show his emotions. The deaths were very predictable, and to be quite frank the ending just sucked! What a let down, Luton just leaves the same day he gets to Dawson like he is supposed to be some kind of hero or something. Luton just made me angry the whole story especially the way he treated Fogerty, at the end I am very surprised he paid for his telegram. Definitely not the greatest book in the world."
+1,...Where the readers are drowned in the Mackenzie River,"Let's call a cat a cat. It is a weak Michener. If it is the first you read, it will probably your last. Michener, in the afterword, tells us that The Journey was originally in his book Alaska but was cut by the editor. He then took that section and made a book.The premises are good. A party of adventurers, including a snob British Lord, a poet, a retired Colonel and a cunning Irishman go on a journey to the Yukon River during the gold rush. This is too little to make a book.There is some good characters interraction, some good moments but they are drowned in the long repetitive parts of the journey, to the point where you keep thinking something will happen and...If you want a good Michener, look at my review of the Covenant or Poland, forget The Journey"
+1,didn't work for my dog,This seemed to have no effect on my dog. He has severe separation anxiety and nothing seems to work. Oh well.
+2,Takes the edge off separation anxiety,"I have a high strung 12 year old black lab mutt. Ever since he was a puppy he has had issues with anxiety. He would destroy things, mess in the house, and generally go bananas when we left. I tried training, vests, crates, etc. all to no avail.A week after I started using the DAP I noticed a reduction in anxiety, hyperactivity, and distructive behavior. My dog can relax quicker and easier when we come home. He also doesn't get as amped up during thunderstorms.I was I had found this years ago."
+2,We can tell this makes a big difference,"We have a beagle with high anxiety. He compulsively licks things, will bark and whine for apparently no reason, and can be destructive. We've been using these plug-ins for a couple years now and while it doesn't eliminate these behaviors, we can tell it makes a big difference. Now, whenever our beagle starts acting extremely high strung, whining for no reason, etc., we almost always discover that the refill in the plug-in is empty. We try to keep refills on hand so we don't have to make emergency trips to the pet store for more. These definitely have a calming effect on him and now we can't live without them. The only bad thing about it is that these are expensive, and you have to change the refill every month."
+2,Really calms my dog down.,"I have two dogs. A Jack Russell which has become very aggressive lately towards my other dog, a Pug.I needed something to calm him down. I tried this and it really works.I could tell because I could see the difference in him when It ran out and I went a week before getting a refill.It might not work for your dog, but it's worth a try."
+1,Didn't Seem to Help My Dog,"My rescue dog had pretty bad separation anxiety. I wanted to try this to see if it would ease some of the symptoms associated with separation anxiety. I didn't see any difference. I tried two of these, thinking that it might take a little longer, but it never really help my dog.It still might be worth a try for your dog. I can say that it certainly didn't hurt!If your dog is suffering, I still think it's worth a try."
+1,Knockoff item,Not the same item. I had to get the correct one at my local pet store. Next time buyer beware.
+1,Deceptive,"I have used the actual DAP product with my dogs quite successfully. This was NOT a DAP product but a name I have never heard of. No wonder the price was so good, you get what you pay for. Shame on this seller!"
+2,This really works,"My chihuahuas have been so much better since I have been using comfort zone. they still get frightened during a severe thunder storm, but are much better than they used to be. And there is no more separation anxiety. Hope this continues to work for them as I will keep on purchasing it."
+2,Not sure if it's wishful thinking or the product really works...,"For rescue dogs, agitation is a big problem. They need time to adjust to a normal, less stressful life. DAP may help with this, but about the same time I also switched to home made dog food, started adding nutritional supplements to reduce their stress responses, so I'm not sure how much this product contributed to their mellowing. But the next time I introduce a new rescue dog into the pack I'll plug in the DAP aerator just to be sure."
+1,Not this time,"This product has worked for me in the past but not this time. Not only could I smell this when plugged in, it smelled like burning plastic and made me physically ill.I used the collar with much better results, to be honest."
+1,Adverse reaction: made dog more anxious,"My dog has separation anxiety- I had been working on desensitizing him and he had been doing fantastic. I ordered DAP on recommendation of a friend (I already had a plug-in for Feliway and this refill would fit). When I plugged the DAP in, my dog became extremely anxious. Everything made him jumpy. The training I had been doing was no longer working. At first I didn't associate it with the DAP. I then thought about what might have caused his anxiety and the only change in the environment had been the DAP. I unplugged it and he calmed down... mostly... but not completely. He did not relax again until I removed it from the house. He is now back to normal and training is going great. I am sure DAP works great for some dogs, but for mine (and from what I have read in other reviews, other dogs like him) it had adverse effects."
+2,Great Whale,This is great to add with your Heman action figure. My son loves it. It shoots ok but no far. i wish it came with more of the bullets to shoot. Great for the busy kid with a great imagination. no batteries required just great fun.
+1,Bizarre,"David Garnett (1892-1981) was a British writer and publisher who received literary recognition when his novel Lady into Fox was awarded the 1922 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction.This particular work is as enigmatic as its writer and this particular reviewer failed to understand the work. The plot is simple enough: Sylvia, the 24-year-old wife of Richard Tebrick, suddenly turns into a fox while they are out walking in the woods. The rest of the story is the tale of Richard dealing with the transformation and his struggle to accept his wife's ego as she slowly loses her humanity to the fox form she inhabits.Is the story a morality play? Fictional essay? Eccentric novella? The last gasp of scandalous English yellow literature? Each reader will have to judge for his or her own."
+2,Dean Grows With You,"I don't own this model, but I do have a Tradition S2. I bought the guitar as a ""beginner"" instrument- I played for a while as a teen, but that was nearly 20 years ago.I was okay with the tone, but I upgraded some components to see what I could get out of it. I added a Tusq graphite saddle and nut, some Elixer 80/20 strings in medium, and solid brass bridge pins.My somewhat snobby Taylor friends all felt compelled to complement my guitar's sound.If you buy this guitar, don't treat it like a toy! For a meager $40.00, I was able to convert my ""beginner"" guitar into an instrument with a voice all it's own that the ""big boys"" envy!Play on!"
+1,"Please do not buy this for fiber, save yourself.","I bought this product because I was looking for a good soluble fiber supplement to help with my digestion, but I started finding the tablets never dissolved in my digestive tract. So then I ran an experiment, I poured boiling water over it and put a tablet in a cup to see if it would disolve, nope it did not dissolve - It DIDN'T DISSOLVE AT ALL!If you are looking for a good soluble fiber supplement do not buy this cr@p, you should try Heather's acacia fiber."
+2,"Singin' with Emmylou"" CD Vol 1","She has her own career and many beautiful cds, but she has also done some wonderful background work and gorgeous duets as well! Many of those are highlighted here! work with artists like George Jones, Kathy Mattea, Trisha Yearwood, the late Dan Fogelberg, Pure Prairie League,,just to name a few! Their is already a Vol 2 out,,,how long do we have to wait for Vol 3 Emmy? Don't make us beg!! LOLAnyway, the CD was in great shape, came quickly and played beautifully! Kudos to the seller and to Emmylou! =)"
+2,The First Astronomy Book You Should Buy.,"Thanks to this book, I am now an amateur astronomer. I have a lot of astronomy resources but this is the one I use over and over again.This book is designed for someone without any experience and is an excellent guide for showing someone where to look. Within just a little while the reader will be looking at galaxies, nebulas, and globular clusters...Bob Flater"
+2,Small and Packed with Info.,"I've always loved the Peterson's guides since I was a kid. Lots of information packed into a nice small book. This is a great little book to keep with you. It is small! You will want larger books for star charts for serious work. But as a small book to always have along, Peterson has come through again."
+2,Handy and accurate,"I find this book most useful for the 12 star maps found at the very begining. It gives basic information about astronomy in a comprehensible manner. The book is handy enough to keep with you and with a small penlight you can reference the maps while observing the night sky, easily fits in a jacket or pans back pocket. Additionally I found the mythology behind the traditional western culture naming of the constellations interesting.Only criticisms include 1) as previously mentioned, no star charts for the Southern Hemisphere and 2) wasted pages printing illustrations of the characters the constellations represent. These pages could have been used to add Southern Hemisphere maps or to discuss more then the listed 13 constellations."
+1,Not a shining star,"Recognizing this is a $6 ""First Guide,"" overall, it pretty much provides what one would expect: a decent dry survey of constellations, planets, and other astronomical features with some truncated star maps. And it's in a slim handy-to-pocket volume. However, two aspects make this guide subpar, even for the price. First, in a few places they did a poor job of updating the 1988 edition to this 2006 version. For instance, we are told to expect another exciting Leonid meteor shower in 1998 or 1999 (page 62). Second, they should make it clear - on the cover - this guide is geared to the northern latitudes. This little fact is buried in the third paragraph of the introduction."
+1,Doesn't have any information,This book doesn't have any information for the dummy in the astronomy. The book is more like a museum guide to the starts. The information on this book is nothing new and it doesn't teach you about telescopes or related topics.
+1,Don't waste your time and money,"I bought this because I thought it would keep me entertained at work. It did- for about 5 minutes. The games are VERY easy, I beat them quickly, but you can only play three times a day then you can't collect any more NPs, so there's no point. And you can't manipulate the clock to make the game think it's the next day. I'm just going to keep playing until I can get my rare item code, but I was very disappointed in the game, I thought Neopets could do better."
+2,cooool,This is soooooooo cool .Im am a neopets lover ever since my friend told me about it.My b-day coming soon.So this will defiantly be on my list. did i mention this is sooooo cool.
+2,Pocket Neopets:Kacheek,"I wish that I can have a pocket neopet.I have seen alot of kids with those toys.I have been told that you can buy those in ""TOYRUS"".I can so wish having one of those things.My mom was going to buy me one in Toysrus but she ended up having a lost wallet and a lost makeup bag so I thought that since my mom has no money for it I would enter this and I will get a free pocket neopet.Every day I get so excited to get one but I never did.I always go on the website of the neopets and see if I could win one some day.But I dont know how to get to win a free pocket neopet online but I never did .I mom tells me to keep on trying and I do when ever I have my free time I go online and try."
+2,The Awsome Kackeek Pocket neopet!!!,My mom works at the middle school I go to and every moning I would go on the computer and go to neopets. One day it got blocked and I dont have time after school because of homework dance soccer and running and my computer takes a REALLY LONG time to connect I have 8 neopet plushies a notebook and a picture fram so you can see Im a BIG fan of neopetsThis is the best toy! Its just like neopets on line just chats not there and e-mails are also not.Igot the Kackeek because that my fav.
+2,Awesome!,"My mom got this for me as a gift.We were going away on a trip to Florida,I get bored really easily but it kept me entertained!i think that they should manufacture all the neopets cause some other people might have other oppinions,they might want a zafara,quiggle,or a ixi they should widen the variety for all the neopets lovers!"
+1,Neo Pets: Kacheek,"I got this toy for easter. From the comercials I thought the toy would be an action game like a pokemon where it would be in color and I would meet other animals and play with them. But it seemed to be just like those Giga-pets and Tomaguchies. You would get to costomize your pet like what the personality is, but that is the only difference between that and a Giga-pet. The game is completely black and white. One of the things in the game that I didn't like was that you needed to feed your neo pet at certain times of the day and if you feed your neo pet later than that certain time it dies. I would suggest buying it over summer vacation becasue if you don't you'll have to feed it during school."
+1,not very useful,"this dictionary is not very good, it is not well written. you ca not find anything on it at all"
+1,Did not work for me! Ni una vez me sirvio!,"No me ha servido para interpretar ni un sueno y los que he tenido en el pasado no concuerda la descripcion con lo sucedido despues. Este libro me ha desilucionado, pues soy una persona que he tenido varios suenos premonitorios. Ademas mi prima tiene otro libro y cuando lo he consultado me ha dado mejor resultado pero lamentablemente no esta en Amazon."
+1,I never got the book,I was suppose to get my book at the beginning of June and today July 2 I haven't got it. I tracked my order and I found out that it's been already delivered. Where?? I have no idea. I hope somebody can help me. This is not the fist book I bought on Amazon but unfortunately this is the first time I have a problem.Thank you.
+2,Este libro si vale la pena comprar,"Este libro es tan preciso que que es casi increible. Mis companeros de trabajo, vecinos, y familiares me llaman a consultar sus suenos porque siempre el significado descrito en este libro acerta tan increiblemente que he tenido que comprar unas cuantas copias para regalar. Al principio no le daba mucha importancia del significado de mis suenos pero luego me comence a dar cuenta de que todo me sucedia justo como lo describia este diccionario de los suenos. Ahora hasta mis 3 hijos estan todos fascinados.Mercedes, Florida, USA"
+1,Diccionario de Los Suenos,The book was in poor quality and looks as if it was stolen from the Villasenor Branch Library. The pages are yellow and dog-eared and has suffered water damage. I will never order a used book again. Very disappointing for the price I paid and the 3 weeks I waited.
+2,Good Fan at Great Price,"We ordered one for our master bedroom and liked it so much we ordered one for every room in the house. They look great and are perfectly quiet even on high speed. Each fan comes with a balancing kit but only one had the barest wobble (and the balancing kit took care of that in about 2 minutes.) You can mount these flush to the ceiling (the blades are about 6-8"" down from the ceiling that way) or with the included 8"" downrod."
+2,Treasures,"Beautifully illustrated and easy to follow instructions. The patterns, sewing instructions and examples are written in a way that anyone, beginner or novice will complete equally beautiful works."
+1,This DVD is mostly NOT what it seems.,"I was excited about this dvd given the quality of other Nova productions but that faded fast once I started watching it. The dvd spends most of the hour on a native Indian and how he uses the art of sand painting to express his view of the world. This was not what I expected. There were parts however, that did get into how the eye works and how there are 4 sections of the brain used for seeing (the 4 parts are form, shape, color, and movement) and somehow the brain presents us with a unified experience of all these processes. Also, how the same neuro-pathways we use for imagining an object and actually seeing it are the same. I really enjoyed those parts yet so much time was spent on the subjective evaluations of how this Indian sees the world that I considered it a waste of time. The ratio was about 20 minutes on vision / brain activity and 40 minutes on this Indian's view of the world. Very disappointing indeed."
+2,THE GROUP THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN,"THIS GROUP DIDN'T RECEIVE THE ATTENTION THEY DESERVED. I OWN THIS CD, AND I PLAY IT CONSTANTLY. I OWN THE SINGLE OF 'HAVE I NEVER', AND I OWN THE FULL LENGTH CD. 'A FEW GOOD MEN' IS ONE OF BABYFACE'S BEST PROTÉGÉS. I WISH THEY WOULD MAKE ANOTHER CD."
+1,Fake or False information,I think this may be a fake since there is no such thing as an on-board Diagnostics 3 there is only obd 1 and 2 so something here is fishy!
+2,Not bad at all...,"I was not really sure how this movie was going to play, but it is a thriller and it did keep me on the edge of my seat --- I would probably even watch it a second time --- that's saying a lot for me.BUT, do yourself a favor and buy it used on amazon marketplace or rent it..."
+2,another addition to my doomsday collection,"the movie was all right, wouldn't pay anymore than i did for it, overall it was entertaing, for simple minds"
+1,polar storm,Can't watch this dvd has everytime I put in on a screen appears that says This film can not be viewed in your area. What a con!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+2,Works like a charm,"I had a wart follow me through 2 tours in iraq, 2 navy corpman cutting it out freezing burning shaving it. Nothing worked untill i tried this stuff. It really does work and it gets rid of the biggest warts you could possibly have believe me because my planters wart was.. the biggest..."
+2,I like it so far.....,"I've only been using this product for about two weeks, but so far, so good. The wart is shrinking, so I'll continue using it for several more weeks until I'm sure that it's gone. I like the stick much better than a liquid. It's also less expensive to use than the pads."
+1,If used without precision = OUCH,"I went to the dermatologist to get what I was told was a wart, frozen off. It had been there for years so the dermatologist said it might be a tough one to treat, so after freezing it she gave me this wart stick, and told me to apply it every other night and cover it with duct tape. What she didn't tell me, and what was NOT listed on the instructions on the box, was that this stuff needs to be applied exactly to only the wart, because if it gets on any of the surrounding skin, it will burn it off. I can't tell if the product is working because it is just burning off more skin every time I use it and I don't think I'm going to continue using it."
+1,Ok but did not work all he way,"Just made the wart white, and made the wart smaller, was not impressed. Also this stuff bruses skin so only put on your wart."
+1,TERRIBLE!! DOES NOT WORK!!,"Ok this stuff is terrible. These reviews have to be fake. Like other reviewers have noted, because the wart medicine is mixed into the chapstick like material of this stick, it makes it completely useless. Also its hard to really target just the wart since the stick is so big. You are much better off doing what I did and buying Compound W which is a gel and extremely powerful. I'm having much better success with it. You get what you pay for."
+1,Counter active,Easy to apply over warts that are bigger than a tiny pad offered by Dr. Scholl's however it seems that it's absorbed by your skin without any effect. I had much much better results with a duck type. Save yourself some money and get liquid form not this vaseline texture product.
+2,Amazing Wart Stick,"I had a huge wart at the bottom of my big toe a few months ago. I used a brand that says PAINLESSLY REMOVES ... apparently it was painless for the wart, bec. it was so painful for me when the wart swelled to 3x its size and some form of liquid inside. A few more days of pain then the swelling started to subside and wart came off... BUT WAIT... its not done... after a couple of months, I noticed more warts growing... like 7~9 more smaller ones at about the same area.I ordered this last week, didnt start using till 2 days ago... and I was surprised after 1 application, the smaller ones just peeled off in the shower and the bigger ones are not looking as tough and seems about to fall off in another couple of application.Now any suggestions how I can keep them off me?PediFix Wart STICK"
+1,Did not work,"The service was great no issues, the product just did not work for me. The package got to me just fine; so I hate to give a bad review. It was like chapstick and it made the tip sore, but thats it, maybe I used it wrong."
+1,severe allergic reaction,"After using this product for several days on my leg the surrounding skin became incredibly inflamed, almost like a burn. It is extrememly itchy and painful, plus the wart has not gone away the slighest bit."
+2,the best wart remover!,"I just bought this product...it totally removed my wart on my index finger...i am amazed how fast it took, when i tried other products which took forever and still the wart came back.thank you for making this product..."
+1,Wart stick,"Convenient to use, but doesn't work near as well as liquid. Also it's the size of lip gloss sticks, so hard to confine to smaller area."
+1,not a great product,I did not see any noticable change in my warts. This product is much like chap stick and it will wipe off very easily. I found it very hard to keep on for more than a couple of hours at a time. The only good think about it is it was cheep.
+1,Completely useless,I used this for a year and a half on a wart on the underside of my big toe. All it did was kill all the healthy skin around it.
+1,this takes too long,"this takes too long, you have to apply it all day and that is annoying, get the freeze spray from dr scholes"
+1,Does not work well,The truth is buy regular wart remover. Used this for awhile and did not do anything. Regular wart remover is the best.
+1,Doesnt work,"This product must be fake because It did not work at all. Usually with that much salicylic acid, it is supposed to ""damage"" your skin and turn it white, that is how you know it is working. Used this for a couple of days with no results at all."
+2,more like miracle stick!,"I have the most stubborn plantars wart and after about 2.5 months of applying this every night, my wart has finally gone away. It doesn't hurt at all, as the acid just kills the upper layers of the skin cells. I would recommend taking a shower or at least getting the wart moist with a washcloth so that the medication works the best. I left it on over night and just applied it with a Q-tip with the end cut off, then covering with a bandage. Killing some of the surround skin was a huge concern, because in my opinion, the skin on your foot is thick enough to withstand it. While I don't know if I would recommend it for everyone, I used a cuticle clipper to cut away the dead layers of the wart so that the medication would be able to kill the wart faster. When I didn't, the skin wouldn't peel off like it would for some of the other reviews, and it worked fine."
+1,Did not work after using half the stick,"I spent 3 weeks burning both the warts with wart stick. I used it to the point where it nearly started bleeding, still no result, warts still grew back. Used the freezing method, got rid it of it in one application. Much better, cleaner, and surprisingly, less painful."
+1,DANGEROUS,"This stick is extremely dangerous. I tried it to remove a small wart from the top of my foot, and it created a major chemical burn on the skin surrounding the wart. It is incredibly painful and now I'll probably need to have the wart surgically removed, which I was trying to avoid. I'd rate it NO stars if I could."
+1,Not a fan of this,This product did not work at all on my son's warts. I was not satisfied with it at all. I would not recommend it.
+2,It Removed them all!!!!!!!,"This simple and safe product works so well, my 5 year old son has had a series of wart problems, spent money on doctors and was going to spend more on one big one that he had on his finger and under his lip, I used this product as directed, cleaned and soaked warts so they ""open up"" and after drying them I applied product directly on wart a couple to three times a day, in just four days the face one got black, dry and fell off after a bath, and the one on finger is about to fall off too, this finger one we tried everything on, it is literally dried out, this product sucks the life out of them, it is so inexpensive, efficient, easy to use and I fell it's safe, even though I just put it directly on wart, not near healthy skin. I would recommend this product to everyone!!!! thanks for the comments that made me buy it!!"
+1,Did I get a Dud or are these other reviews fake?,"I bought this because of all the great reviews and I should have been putting chapstick on my wart for all the results it got me. I put this stuff on and would change the bandaid each day, after few days nothing. When I have used wart products in the past a few day in the skin is always white and eventually starts to gewp off. So either I got a dud too or those other reviews are fakes. This stuff did absolutely nothing."
+1,Didn't get the job done,"I ordered it for a wart on my knee. Although I did see it begin to work by turning the wart black, this was a very thin layer. After the thin layer turned black and fell off I began the process again. Again, (2 weeks later) a thin layer turned black. I used this wart stick for almost 2 months before I grew sick of it's results and went to the doctor to have it frozen off."
+1,Acid based,"Too strong to use on my dog. After trying it on me, I stopped. Too much acid. Not good. Sorry"
+1,Easy to use but does it work?,"This product is like chapstick. It goes on so easy. It doesn't damage nearby skin at all. You don't have to be careful with it. I have been using it for a few days, that's all. I would be amazed if it actually does anything. If it does I will come back here and say so. It seems like chapstick. So far, nothing at all."
+1,WORTHLESS,"THIS IS A TYPICAL ""BS"" PRODUCT! IT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING TO CURE THE WARTS, SO I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS FOR. DO NOT BUY IT"
+1,Don't bother!!,Doesn't seem to do anything. Total waste of money. Wish I could get my money back! Have found there is something better than this.
+1,"Maybe ok for warts, not for skin tags.","Received this and rubbed it on a few skin-tags twice a day for 8 days - no change to the skin tag. No change to color, texture or size. It did absolutely nothing for my skin tags.I will try it again if I ever get a wart."
+2,Fantastic service,I ordered this from Amazon and with regular shipping and received the product 2 days later. I bought it due to a recommendation from our pediatrician and it does work. You must use it daily and we have not been as vigilant as we should.
+2,This Stuff Works,"Most OTC wart removal products from your drug store are 17% salicylic acid (the active agent). This is 40% and the difference is noticable.You do need patience. I put a generous dab on my wart(s), daily if I can remember, and then cover with a band aid to prevent my clothes from rubbing it off. Some warts take a week or so before falling off and some much longer. I am just rid of one which took over a month. Did I mention you need patience?I suspect the OTC stuff would work too; it would just take a *lot* longer."
+1,PediFix Wart Stick wasn't very effective.,Am giving this product only 2 stars because it didn't seem to have an effect other than irritating my skin.
+2,It worked,"Normally I don't write reviews for anything, however after months of trying other stuff I got this.I used toothpicks to apply it, bandaids to cover it, and a thin but blunt metal object to peel off the dead parts.It took about a month but killed everything."
+2,A miracle in a stick,I had purchased my wart stick at a liquidators store so I didn't know what I was really getting. I had a painful wart on the ball of my foot which I had been trying to remove for some time with various methods. I used the stick and the wart was gone in a very short time. I was impressed. It was gone for a year and now it is back and I started using the wart stick again and than misplaced the stick. I just found it in my medicine cabinet. I am bookmarking this item on my computer. I want to know that I can always have this item if I need it. It really works and fast!!!!!!!!!!
+2,Works with no pain...,"I haven't been using this one very long, but so far it seems to be working great. Thankfully there is no pain. It may take longer to work than the freezing a doctor would do, so be patient. The planters warts on the bottom of my foot have been there for a long time. Thought they were calluses until my doctor told me otherwise. I started treatment as soon as I got it in the mail. So far it seems to be working great."
+1,Didn't work,This didn't work for me. But then neither did freezing or medicated tape. So it may or may not work for you.Other than that the biggest negative is that this looks too much like chapstick. It should have been designed to look different so that children don't apply it accidentally.
+1,Just get the real deal. Dr scholls. This doesn't work.,A waste of time and money. Didn't do anything for me. Just pay an extra $10 and get dr. Scholls wart freezer
+2,Works very well,Planters warts on the feet are uncomfortable and difficult to treat. This wart stick makes it easy to apply the medicine exactly were you need it.
+1,not for me,I was excited to get this product but it fell short for me. It did not work on any of the treated problems.
+1,This product takes forever to work!,I have used this product for two weeks and wasted so many band aids. There is so little improvement that it is not worth buying this product. BEWARE
+1,Don't waste your money!,"I wish I could give this product no stars.I bought this stuff from a local health store and used it as directed. The product boasts a higher content of salicylic acid than other products. When I applied the product I was expecting it to burn. However, I never felt a thing. It's doesn't go on very smooth either (it's not like lip balm) and seems to cake up. I used it for 2 months and the wart actually got a little bigger. I saw no noticeable change other than that. It was a waste of money for me. When I went back to the health store to tell the guy about the product, they had already stopped selling it because of complaints of it not working. Oh well."
+2,"Worked, when others didn't!","Edit* Sorry I wrote this while I was a little excited the first time so let me reword it.Anyways. I had tried many other products to remove a wart that was growing on my thumb in a place that was very noticeable. I couldn't even caress my fiances skin without bothering her with it's roughness. This worked when others didn't. It was funny since I had tried everything from burning the wart off to cutting it off and then burning the wound, so that the wart wouldn't come back. That was after I tried too many over the counter meds that didn't work. This worked for me an it might for you. It's awesome that the wart fell off with this product, after it had regrown back so many times in that same year!PS. I mostly used it 3-4 times a day and covered the spot with duct tape, every time.Be careful though, it looks just like chapstik. Your kids might put this in their mouth thinking it is!"
+1,slimcook,This had no impact whatsoever on my warts. I was concerned that one of my children would think it was lip balm and accidentally use it on their lips...this didn't happen but I even if it had it certainly wouldn't have hurt as it seemed like wax.
+1,JUST LIKE ANY OTHER,"THIS PRODUCT IS CONVENIENT BUT ITS ALSO THE SAME AS ANY OTHER PRODUCT I HAVE USED. EVEN THOUGH EVERYBODY'S BODY ACTS DIFFERENT, THIS WORKS THE SAME AS THE LIQUID FOR ME."
+2,Short But To-The-Point,"Very well done. I've been hoping for years that someone would work on documenting motion for artists, and this begins to fit the need. It's short, and it could have offered much more, but it is worth the money."
+2,Absolutely Fascinating,"This book sat unread on my shelves for a while, and now I can't believe it didn't actually leap off the shelf into my hands to MAKE me read it; it's so utterly fascinating and engrossing that I haven't been able to put it down. I was expecting some dry history and feminism; this is a fascinating first-person portrait (or rather, five first-person portraits) of political struggle, social norms, everyday life, and revolution from the writings of five very literate, engaging writer/revolutionaries.I hardly know how to review a book like this (since I can't talk about plot or about structure of arguments, as it's first-person memoirs), but it's been among the most worthwhile 250 pages of my reading life."
+1,Hmmm...Smells Different,"So when I orginally purchased this item in store, I feel in love with the scent. So upon running out of my perfume I was destined to find the scent online and replace it. But after ordering it and wearing it a couple of times, I realized the smell from this scent was a tad-who am I kidding, wayyyy different from the scent that I smelled in the store. Sorry, but I just don't believe this is the same With Love scent I purchase. Smelled like a cheap attempt to manufacture the real thing -__-"
+1,hmmm,"I like Sarah. I like her way of speaking, I enjoy how expressive she is, and how charming she is. I enjoyed looking at her costumes in this dvd and will be in my sewing room trying to recreate the sparkly belts she was showing us. The choreographies are good for beggining belly dancers. I was hoping for a break down of the Turkish dance style here, but there were only two choreographies. No real explanation of Turkish or the raw elements that can be used outside of those choreographies. But I can't get over what a good speaker Sarah is and how fun she is to watch and listen to."
+2,Thought provoking,When i started this book i had no idea that it would lead me to read the next four. two thumbs up.
+2,Poetry you can understand,"Tony's work turned me on to poetry. I used to believe that poetry was supposed to be un-understandable [stuff] with strange cadences, stupid rhyme schemes and bizarre capitalization. Tony's poems are deceptively easy to understand and they hit with the force of a punch to the gut. However, the ease with which they can be grasped, should not lead to the conclusion that there is not a hell of a lot more going on under the surface of these poems. There is. Tony's writing tells it like it is, and makes you think about the assumptions and occurrences in our daily urban landscape.Read these poems."
+1,Don't Waste Your Money!,"I am writing this review because I don't want another person to read the editor's reviews and believe that this CD is anything but garbage. I am a huge fan of Dirty Vegas, but by far, this is not their best effort. In fact, it took no effort on their part at all. They put a couple of songs from the 80's and 90's and compiled them on one CD. There wasn't any great beats, vocal overlays, or anything to speak of that would have made this CD unique. I could have made this CD at home on my computer and ""mixed"" it better than this. Please, if you value your money spend it on something else. Let this CD go to the wayside. You will be better for it. I ended up giving my copy away!"
+1,Rates Minus Stars,"This is a supposed ""thriller"" that is actually a dull, dialogue ridden yawner with little action and uninteresting characters. The ""mystery"" involved is psuedo-solved in a very unsatisfiying way and the reason behind the murder involved is (to say the least) contrived. I read the descriptions on every box and bag in my cupboard before I resorted to complete the reading of this book. I held out a very small hope that its ""resolution"" might be in some way satisfying. My hopes were crushed. I will avoid this author at all cost in the future."
+2,a very interesting and well written book,"This book was a true revelation to me. I've read a couple introduction books in php and tried some more advanced books. But they all stuck to small examples and none of them explained how to code a real life working web application from scratch. This book does, in such way you get totally hooked and can't stop reading.I truly recommend this book to everybody who wants to develop a robust and working web application."
+1,Not a book for beginners,"I bought this book for my first PHP college class. I had only dabbled in PHP, so I was in no way ready for this book. While the book is very large, it fails to go indepth for explanations. I tend to learn well by a book staying with a program and going through into detail what to do and then expanding on that program throughout. This book is only useful for referencing."
+2,I love this book!,"The author covers a great deal on commands and syntax, but the true strength of this title lies in its ability impart an understanding of the logic and numerous concepts behind PHP/MySQL development. I would most recommend this book to those individuals who are comfortable with HTML and CSS, and have at least minimal programming experience. Sharp and dedicated ""no-experience"" beginners could probably figure things out as they go along, but it would require some effort. I personally think that's a fair trade for a book that will prove itself invaluable to anyone seriously interested in learning PHP/MySQL development."
+2,The pleasure of ethical paradox,"Social satire has ever been an interesting and delightful way to discover and examine the basics of human behaviour and believing, both to show the weakness of logic and the strength of hypocrisy of many rules and customs. Butler, in his novel, developes this theme as a XIX century writer can do. The result is a pleasing reading, made a bit difficult by a slightly obsolete style and too much care of details, which sometimes gives some obstacles to thread. An example of how, about half a century later, a writer could have faced the same subject is given by new world by Huxley. The book is nonetherless quite readable, and an example of the high level tradition in which Butler can stand together with Swift."
+1,Very Out-of-date in most respects,"It is interesting to read the ""Terminator-esque"" fears of 19th century scholar/writers like Butler. Unfortunately, in the face of today's depleted oil supplies, such fears of machines taking over society may be a bit out of date. At any rate, what surely is out of date is Butler's writing style, which is all ""tell"" and no ""show""--the complete opposite of, and in this case vastly inferior to, the Hemingway style of the 20th century. There is only a thin veneer of story here, a thin and slight excuse of a story and then Butler hits us with page after page of philosophical dystopian diatribe. Orwell may have learned a lot from this book which helped him write the masterpiece ""1984"", but Orwell did it much, much better. Orwell's story, as well as his dystopian diatribe, were much, much sounder and more described and more plausible."
+1,Dreary and ponderous text makes for a dull read,"This book was originally published in 1975 and boy does it feel its age. The writing is dull, flat and mindlessly repetitive. Reading it feels like a flat-footed ""Dick and Jane"" story with corns and bunions to boot. I probably should cut this book some slack because the author was probably trying to follow some educational theory of the time where children learn best to read if the text is ""X"". All I can say is ""Humph!"" Reading this little gem aloud for the first time to my little four-year-old, I had to heavily revise the text on the fly to make it even halfway listenable. The two stars comes from the drawing of birds. My little guy loves birds and loved looking at the pictures. He recognized some of the birds from our backyard. I've seen better birding books for the little ones."
+2,Do yourself a favor and buy this tape,"After the new TAs known as Fakes arrive on the scene, a batle starts and ends in a sand storm. That fight is continued later in the episode as the team of TAs walk right into the Fakes' trap. The battle concludes leaving the TAs with a sample of the Fakes. The second episode is even more intense as the JSSDF scuries to get the TAs out of Belgistan, but then Yushiro runs off again to see Miharu. Miharu and Yushiro become targets of Symbol, but get rescued by a man named Phantom. Phantom gives them a place to stay and Yushiro gets picked up. The crew of the JSSDF takes off back to Japan and are then forced to take on Armekistan aircrafts with a TA latched to a steel teather. Seeing Captain Ataka trying to talk in English was a very funny part of the subtitled version. There is a lot of funny stuff on this tape that you can only get in the subtitled version. If you can afford it, get it. Its worth it. Action, intrique and little bits of humor. The perfect show."
+2,Almost there,"This is a great series, but like most anime, builds to climax near the end of the series. In this DVD there is some action but as usual, not all of the characters have shown themselves yet. So the final battle is not till much later in the series. this dvd still has fighting in it, but you might want to watch the later ones to see the better battles. its a great series and u should watch all the way through in order to get the full effect."
+1,disapointment in Belgistan,"After purchasing the first in this series of DVDs, I was eagerly awaiting the next one in the series. However I was disapointed in this vid. Their were less episodes on this disk than the first one and fewer extras. I will admit that the story is still excellent, although frustrating at times, and the animation is superb. ... I would rather buy the Robotech legacy DVD or even Fight Club instead of this vid.Sincerely:David C. Eberhart II"
+2,Things are starting to pick up,"This was similar to the first volume. Now however, the TA's have fought in real battle and there has been more action than the first volume- slowly things are coming together. Volume 3 is when you'll decide if you like the series or not though- There is a lot more action and more character development than the first 2 volumes. Although Volumes 1 and 2 seem slow, it is important for a basis for the rest of the series so bear through it! Again, I recommend you rent the first 3 volumes before buying them to decided whether or not you'll like the series. I really enjoyed this series and it took the first 3 volumes to figure that out."
+1,I give it a full two stars because of the great artwork.,"It offers nothing but mystery. The first volume was left me a bit clueless. I had bought this hoping it would answer some of the questions of the first volume, like what is up with the ceremony, the main charector or even what does the TA's have to do with any of this. It appears to be extremely slow. So far there is nothing much more than talking with a little bit of action in the 2 DVDs. It makes it seem like you need to buy the next DVD for the answers, but they do not give enough episodes per DVD for price and I usually do not buy any more of a series if I did not enjoy the first few episodes, more of less the first 7. This DVD make me feel like I would be wasting money if I were to finish the series. I recommend watching one of the Gundam series, at least that might offer more action, plot or even comedy."
+2,"Great movie, mediocre transfer.","You can read the other reviews to hear what a great classic of French New Wave cinema this is.My only complaint with the DVD is the narrow-screen ""pan and scan"" format, and the sound quality. The picture quality is very nice but they made this DVD from a VHS restoration, so the sound quality is only so so, with a low hiss permeating the sound track. I wish they had a letterbox edition!"
+1,I never got what Picasso's paintings meant either.,"What is french for dribble???The editing of this film must have been done by either a blind man or a chimpanzee suffering from attention deficite disorder. The difference between ""art"" and a movie, art is for the critics to give arwards to and movies are for ""common people"" like me to enjoy....."
+1,Slow moving crap,"This movie is full of a bunch of slow moving character developments. There's a bunch of long dialogues between men and women that are very drab and superficial. People tell me to watch this film for the amazing jump cut edits...well I did and big deal. Let's face it this guy is no Scorcese when it comes to doing innovative stuff with the camera, writing compelling scripts, and getting a likable cast up on the screen. Personally I think this guy just writes films for film school types and completely ignore us the audience."
+1,The film is phenomenal this particular copy is horrible,"While Godard's classic, breathless, is undeniably one of the greatest films ever made, the version released from the International Film Series is nearly unwatchable. It is terribly overexposed, washing out much of the picture detail, and making most of the white-on-white subtitles impossible to read. In addition, (I am unsure if this is unique to my particular copy) the video tends to ghost, and in places appears pink with a moving vertical (this is definately not a tracking problem, rather a glitch with the copy of the film this tape was recorded from). I would recommend this film to anyone, however it might be best to purchase the other version."
+2,the new wave,"the 400 blows,hiroshima mon amour & l'annee dernier a marienbad,pickpocket and a bout de souffle (breathless)are, somehow, a new way to look at things and how to express it to anybody else, on a screen. the edition and the shooting of this film is one of the countless virtues it conceals. belmondo & seberg actuations are superb, as well. they create a couple and their story -it is a film noir indeed- is being told in a completely different way. he's a thief who meets seberg, and a crazy and naf love affair begins. he, a modern tough but tender guy, wants to find his way out of his enviroment by mockering every law, while she reveals as a chic, short-haired femme fatale who'll carry everything to tragedy and betrayal. the final shot is pure poetry. this movie changed everything and it still remains inimitated, even for godard himself. breathtaking music. script by franois truffaut."
+2,Breaking of the new wave,"Breathless - in it's lean, pared down, gritty realism - is a seminal movie. Michel Poiccard (Jean Paul Belmondo) is a disaffected youth, a sort of French James Dean, who steals a car, shoots a policeman, then goes on the run. Whilst trying to track down money he is owed so he can escape to Italy, he pursues his affair with the beautiful, bird like Patricia by breaking into her hotel room. In a memorable, drawn out scene, the two lovers flirt and fight amongst the pillows, discussing the deeply philosophical and the trite and trivial. The dialogue sequence in this scene is a superb piece of cinematic realism. The detail of Breathless - Michel's white shirt and Bogart style cigarette and hat combo, Patricia's striped dresses, he city of Paris, a sharp jazz score, the doomed forebodings of noir - raise this film up to its position as Flicks magazine puts it: the yardstick of celluloid cool."
+1,What an annoying movie,"I guess those who enjoy movies from a box-seat of film-critiques find this movie superb, and I kind of get their points. It's a classic in its theme, content and emphasis on the story. But acting itself was centered on one person--the male protagonist. The female character was lacking in her skill as an actress. Also I find it annoying the way most French movies keep ranting about love. Give me a break! Love this, love that, yak yak, dreamy intellectualism and what not. I suggest you pass, unless this is a required movie for your Film 101 class."
+2,Best wireless option for PS2,"The best selling point is the ability to use normal PS2 controllers which are far superior to all RF controllers on the market. The unit is rechargeable, so you don't eat up batteries. Works great."
+1,british and boring,"first of all, this is a book written by a british author for british women. i could understand most of the quips in the book, but not all of them.then all the advise. some good (and primitive), some not so good (unless you have the personality of joan rivers).i didn't like this book at all, but i thought i would give it a chance after reading the prequel."
+1,What am I really learning?,"The author seems to be a very juvenile, wet behind the ear young woman who was attempting to publish anything with her name on it. This is definitely NOT a book on ettiquites that I would recommend, it is so basic, so, almost primative!"
+1,Henny Youngman,He is much funnier to watch in old clips than it is to read the book. I guess it loses something in the translation.
+1,"Take My Wife, Please","Never received the book!!! The vendor gave me the tracking number and suggested I try and locate it, unbelievable!!! I request a full refund and I will find the book elsewhere."
+2,Great as a travel Bible,"The quality of this handy bible is actually pretty good, although I only use it for travel. I would not recommend it as your everyday reader or research Bilbe. The pages are very thin, and not as bright as a quality Bible such as that produced by Oxford Press. The font is very readable and it's turning out to be a fantastic travel companion."
+2,The printer needs to fix his paper cutters.....,You've probably already read opinions on the ESV translation. I generally find it to be pretty good but a little harder to read than NIV.My main comment is about the actual quality of this Bible. The printer probably needs to take a look at the paper trimmer for their printing press. Several pages were not trimmed properly. Instead they were folded into the book. I had to take some scissors and trim the pages properly..I know that isn't a big deal but you might care if you're getting this as a gift for someone else...Best Regards....
+2,Great Play!,"Bring tissues. This play is so well written and such a difficult subject that people in today's society deal with every day, Suicide. Marsha Norman tries to help you understand both sides of situation when dealing with a plan suicide and how it effects relationships."
+2,"STRONG WRITING, PAINFUL HONESTY","Mr. Hartley has given us a book of our times. He is literally on the ground of the World Trade Center after the planes hit and goes into Iraq with the invasion. There is a certain lack of pretension in his style and I feel that the writing and the photos he gives us are as close to the reality of being there without being there.He is not afraid to present himself as a humanist who is in love with the Army, which I am afraid will be far too complex for many who cannot reconcile that idea. His foibles, screw-ups, less than flattering lights are all in there.He says he has not read books of other wars and I believe him. If he did, the style and degree of openess would be very different. Without trying to be poetic or profound, he testifies to the day-to-day grind of trying to make a difference in the occupation of a hostile land.This is as real as it gets."
+1,looks better that what it really is...,"1. Its seems like the company wants to get your money by getting you to buy more balls. I say this because it comes with only a handful, which kills the nostalgia of a 'ball pit'. It costs about $25 for 100 extra balls...so add that to the cost if you expect an actual ballpit. (note: ever ball pit toy I bought only comes with a handfull of balls.)2. The pieces dont quite fit right when fully connected3. It does not stand up well"
+2,Great for 2 y.o. birthday,"I purchased this for my son for his second birthday. It is great because he's very active and in a transitional stage with toys - too old for stuffed animals but too young conceptually for most toys with a recommended age of 3 and up. I have kept this for an indoor toy for the long winter months. Assembly was simple and at this point, I do not need to add the sand to the bottom to ""weigh it down"", but I might have to as he gets older and plays with the toy more aggressively. Most importantly, my son loves it - it keeps him happy, active and entertained. I hope your cherished little one will like it too."
+2,Fun Toy,"We gave our 5, 3, and 1 year old this for Xmas and they loved it at first, but here it is January 7th and they don't play with it much anymore. We did buy an extra set of 100 balls to go with it as well. One of the seams was ripped when we received it, but hopefully that shouldn't be a problem. Our 1 year old still likes it alot though and loves crawling through the tunnel"
+2,Tons of fun!,All the kids love this toy. It's great for all ages. My kids can play with this for hours and it folds up and out of the way. You can't ask for anything better. Especially on rainy days.
+2,My twins love it,My 18 mo. old twins love the Megaland tent... especially the basketball goal. It is very large when you put it all together so make sure you have a lot of space if you plan to keep it up.
+1,NOT what described,"I bought this toy for my 1 year old. When I first got the package, I noticed that the plastic covering was torn. This should have been my first clue. The product was NOT what the picture is. Infact, it's a cheaper one that costs 10$ less. I got the Mega 2 play land. I found it at Toys R US for 47$. The balls that were supposed to come with the play set were opened and had hair on them. The set is flimsy, attaches cheaply, and falls over very easily. Without the addition of the balls, I set it up and my 1 year old loved it. I determined that I was going to get a different brand all together because I was unhappy with the order. The balls, besides used already, were very cheap and squished easily. Overall this product sucks. I'm sending it back tomorrow ( i got it today). I will be ordering a different brand all together from Toys R Us. The tunnels don't even connect right...there are big holes where they attach. disappointed....."
+2,Lasting Entertainment,Our two-year-old has been playing with this playhut for weeks non-stop. There are so many different ways to configure it.
+2,Mega Playland,"I purchased this as a gift for my grandson's 2nd birthday, knowing that his 4year old brother would be playing with it just as much, so needed something that was big enough to share without causing conflict. The main reason for this particular type of pop-up tent was just that, it pops up. We've had the ones with the poles before and they are such a nuisance to assemble and take apart. These 5 pieces went up in about 8 minutes and were taken down in about 5, you cannot ask more than that. We'll have to see how long they all last, but so far, both boys are having a great time sinking basketballs and pretending whatever it is they pretend. If it lasts just the one season, I'll be happy, everything else is gravy."
+2,My boys love it!,"I was not so excited about the price but the good reviews on Amazon convinced me to purchase it for my boys. They are 1 and 2. They love it! This set is HUGE. Make sure you have space in your home for something like this. We put it between our two sofas in the living room for now. We plan to move it to their playroom as soon as we do some rearranging in there. The boys have knocked it down playing rough inside the hut. It just pops right back. The setup was super easy. If you don't have a room big enough for the entire play hut then it can easily be setup into two smaller units that are still fun. Great buy. I wished I would have discovered this sooner. This would have really helped out during our snow days and just really cold days when we just didn't leave the house. Also, I plan to take some parts of this unit when we travel this summer."
+1,"Great fun, poor quality","I really wanted to love this product. My twins have a lot of fun for a couple of weeks, it is now broken at the seems and I don't know if we can fix it or if there is a guarantee."
+2,"Fun and quick to setup, take down","My 2 year old and 1 year old enjoy this alot. It is not something that we leave up all of the time due to space restrictions in our home. It works great for a rainy day or weekend. It is very quick to set-up and take down. It folds up very well for storageand would be very easy to pack in a suitcase and take on vacation. Its not the greatest quality product, but I do not know what other reviewers were expecting (maybe a backpacking tent for climbing Everest?). Overall, I am very satisfied, the construction has held up to pretty intense play, the kids enjoy it, and its ease of use make it a winner for us."
+2,"Lots of fun, not so durable","My son absolutely loves this playhouse, which is why I rate it so high. My only issue with it is that the straps that connect each section are not that strong, about 50% of them have ripped. Other than that, this playhouse was a huge success at our house. It is easy to set up and take down, stores easily under the bed, and my son wants to play with it every day. I would recommend this product."
+1,reneeaggie98,"This is not my favorite toy! The most annoying part is the fact that it is large and hard to put away. The directions for how to fold it back up are not well written and I guarantee no one is smiling like the lady in the picture when try to put this thing back in it's storage bag! And after a few times of storing it, now it won't pop back up correctly and can't stand on it's own. The next thing is that the balls get EVERYWHERE. I find them for days after we use this toy. The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is that my two year really does like playing in it despite the fact it is so warped the tunnels don't even attach anymore."
+2,Lost because of extended play,"I would like to know if the balls can be purchased seperatly? I need to replace some of the balls that have been lost,destroyed,tossed away, or whatever. In a past review there was a recomdation to purchase extra balls, I would like to replace some, can you help me?"
+2,HAPPY FATHER.,"PARA EL PRIMER CUMPLEAÑOS DE MI HIJO, LE COMPRE EL MEGALAND. EN CUANTO LO INSTALE EN SU CUARTO (ES FACIL ARMARLO), MI HIJO ENTRO GATEANDO Y SE PUSO A JUGAR CON LAS PELOTAS. CASI NO LO PODEMOS SACAR PARA DORMIRLO. AHORA LE GUSTA JUGAR MUCHO CON LOS PRIMOS Y AMIGOS. LAS PELOTAS QUE TRAE (50) SON INSUFICIENTES, LE COMPRE 150 ADICIONALMENTE. ESTAMOS PENSANDO EN COMPRARLE LOS ADICIONALES PARA AMPLIARLO."
+1,VERY disappointed!,"FLIMSY FLIMSY FLIMSY!!!! This item is very cheaply made and the velcro holding the tunnels and tents together comes apart very easily. The tents fall over with only a two year old crawling into it! This was supposed to be a fun toy to play with during the cold winter afternoons, but it will be going back today. I am very disappointed and would recommend that you don't waste your money on this item."
+2,Very pleased!!,"We purchased this toy for our son's first birthday. He has loved crawling in and out of all of the ""windows"". I definitely agree that more balls are needed for the pit...50 hardly covers the floor of the pit. My husband and I have both crawled through it and it's held up pretty well. I am certainly pleased with how easily it collapses for storage. Whenever friends come over, their toddlers love to play in it, too. We look forward to having this for years to come!"
+2,megaland pop-up,"excellent product!! my grand sons are playing with it every chance they have. the one your-olds can be distructive, but this product has so far held its own with them. i love the way it can be folded and carried to the play area or the pool. the best thing i purchased for them in a long time.michael"
+1,Not worth the hassle,"I got this toy a few weeks ago... I had read all the customer reviews and was totally looking forward to this for my son who is almost 3. First, the small tents on the side, never set up... They just would not untwist, and when they were sort of in position, just touching them made them collapse. The larger tent was really fun for about half an hour. But after this short amount of time you could see that this toy was not going to last. Seams started ripping and the basketball hoop almost came off completly. Then it cost me $36.00 to return a $64.00 product (shipping from Canada is not free). I was very disappointed."
+1,Flimsy waste of money,"This is the worst toy in the world. Our daughters got it on Christmas and it is the 31st of December and it's laying dead and deflated in our living room. All they need to do is press on the walls and the whole thing flips over. The tunnels become disconnected constantly. We invested in the 100 balls which are now all over the house b/c with the exception of the main hut, the two connecting rooms have no floor to contain the balls. Total disappointment."
+2,Megaland Pop-Up Playset is fantastic!,"It is amazing that all of the sections and the 50 little balls fit into such a small space! It is definitely as much fun as it looks! My niece's son climbed inside as soon as we set it up and said, ""FUN!"" He absolutely LOVES it! It is a very good value for the price!"
+2,Great for 3-year-old!,"We bought this for my three-year-old nephew, and he loves it. His one-year-old sister follows him through the tunnels also. Our nephew and niece don't use the balls with the set, but they use them separately by rolling them around the room. If you are a parent who can't stand a big mess to pick up, you might want to give your child(ren) the play tent and tunnels and hide the balls somewhere or just give them a few. Set-up is easy. The tent and tunnels store away easily (after a bit of practice) and quite compactly. Overall, this is a good product that's fun for little kids."
+2,grandson loves it,"Just got it today and my almost 16 month old grandson loves it. I feel the design makes it really sturdy because he can push the sides down etc.. and it will pop right back in place yet it is soft enough so that he won't get hurt on it either. ordered more balls, since 50 is not enough. Overall I think it is a great toy and will keep his imagination growing."
+2,Reveiw,Bought this for my nephew for his birthday and he loves it. Lots of different things for him to do.
+1,Dangerous and flimsy,"Bottom line is that this toy is overpriced, flimsy, and potentially very dangerous. I wish I would have paid attention to the negative reviews of the folks that had this for a few months before having problems. Three months in and it is warped and the sharp metal edges poked through. Thankfully it stabbed my wife instead of my kids."
+1,Needle & Thread Not Included,"I bought the Mega Playland for my seventeen-month old son this past Christmas. I bought it on sale for $40 after reading mixed reviews. Sure enough - upon opening I found that every piece had a couple of four-five inch spans of seam that weren't sewn. After spending an hour with my needle and thread (on Christmas morning) it was ready to go. My son likes it. Our 100 pound dog likes it too, and it seems to be holding up fine so far."
+2,Easy up and down,"We gave this to our grandsons for Christmas; their ages are 1 and 3. Their cousins jumped in and had fun in it too; their ages are 5 and 7. It accomodated all four of them pretty well. It literally took longer to open the box than it took to get it assembled and filled with children. It looks like taking down and storing will be easy and fast too. The nylon didn't seem particularly thick so I wonder about long-term wear and tear. Great value for the price, though. I did purchase extra balls, there is not a sufficient quantity included, in my opinion but even with that extra purchase I believe that overall, the play structure is a good value and a sure-hit with the little ones."
+2,Parent= grant5000x,"Purchased for xmas for my 2yr. old and my 11 mnth old.This is great for small children this age group!Hours of fun!Had to purchased xtra balls, but overall this is great for them to play inside."
+2,Good Buy!!,We got this for our 18 month old son for Christmas.(Santa had to come early this year).He LOVES it!! It was hard to find a good gift for his age range(or something he does not have). He really likes the ball pit. His 10 year old sister likes to chase him thru the tunnels and play with the hoop. My husband and I are so pleased with how much fun he is having. A very good buy in my opinion!
+2,Fun stuff for kids,"Good product, minorly difficult to fold back up, but kids enjoyed it greatly. It was a good deal for the money."
+1,This is a piece of junk,"Based on the reviews I had read, I had high expectations for this toy and thought it would be perfect for my daughter's 3-year birthday. She loves to play hide and seek, build houses and crawl through tunnels. However, it turns out the play tent is a piece of junk. Even the lightest breeze will tip it over. Needless to say it can't handle a child crawling through it without getting all messed up. To say it's flimsy is an understatement.At her birthday party, not one of the 10 kids paid any attention to it (says it all, doesn't it?) until the very end when my daughter and another girl entered - and the tent tipped over immediately.I'm kicking myself for discarding the box because otherwise I would have returned it as fast as I possibly could. A huge waste of money!"
+2,mega FUN for all,This product is awesome. Children as well as adult children can safely play with product and not damage it at all. If you have a very playful child (or adult) this is the best toy to have.
+1,inseam torn/metal frame showing,"A little scary. I'm sure it's a fluke,but the one I bought the inside of one tent had an inseam not sewn around the metal frame of tent, therefore a portion of metal frame was available to toddler. Possibility of breaking and small metal pieces was all I could invision.Therefore I sent product back. The other 2 tents were in perfect condition, as was the 3 tunnels, so as I said,I'm sure it's a fluke, but didn't want to take a chance for my 2yr old."
+1,Beware - Not Same As Pictured/Described,"When purchasing this from Amazon Prime (not a third-party seller), the item that you will receive is not the Mega Playland, but rather the Megaland model. It has three compartments and two tunnels but is a a much different configuration. It can only be configured in an ""L"", not a straight line like the pictured Mega Playland model."
+1,not too sturdy,This product was made a lot cheaper than a similar tunnel we bought years ago - the material is thinner and the construction & seams a lot less sturdy. I don't expect it to last long. The basketball goal ripped off the first day. It's just a matter of time for the rest of it!
+2,Fun for Toddler,"My 1-year-old loves this tent.He goes and sits in the ball pit portion throughout the day. He's always loved tunnels so this is a perfect set for him. His older cousins came over and started playing in it and kept knocking it down, so it is a bit flimsy but I doubt it was made for rough play. Again, perfect for my one-year-old who crawls through and sits calmly. Not so perfect for older kids who play rough."
+2,Great Fun!!,WE just got this for our 21 month son and he LOVES it! My sister put it together so easily. And it stores very very small. He loves running in and out of it and crawling thru the tunnels. And the fact you can add to it is awesome. This was a great buy and the cheapest price by far on line!
+2,FUN For Many and Peace for Mom,My 13month and 28 month old love this product. They spend hours playing in the balls and crawling through the tunnels and tents. It is however much better with an extra box of balls. It is wonderful to buy more add ons and build a whole city of tunnels. It also amuses older chilren 7 & 9 when they come to visit.
+2,Great fun but beware of the dye that rubs off of the balls!,"This product is a ton of fun for the kids, HOWEVER, the balls that are included with the product have a dye on them that has rubbed off onto our carpet....I now have blue circle stains on my family room carpet that I am still trying to remove."
+1,Don't waste your money even with it being 50% off!,"What a bunch of junk! Upon opening the Megaland, I noticed it was ripped at the seam in one area. This was a pretty large rip I might add. After inspecting it more I noticed about a dozen more places where it was ripped. I noticed another parent said the same thing. Now I know why it's half off! Don't waste your money."
+2,I love this toy!,Great for rainy days or parties and when you are done playing it folds up flat. I would suggest that you buy extra balls for the ball pit. I got a huge bag from second hand store for cheap and wiped each one down with lysol wipes.
+2,Awesome for toddlers too!,"We bought this for my son's first birthday and he and his friends enjoy it. The tubes are short enough that they don't ""get lost"" or scared and the rooms are fun to bring toys into and play. The ball pit only comes with 50 balls so I definitely recommend buying more. The mesh and holes in the ball pit wall make it fun to play with on both sides and the little basketball hoop is adorable.My only real complaint is the fabric/stitching. The ball pit has higher walls to keep the balls in, but after crawling through the connector tunnels a few times, one of our walls is coming undone. It's still functional, but the balls tumble into the tunnel. Overall not a bad product, especially at such a reasonable price. This playland takes up a good part of my son's toy room and he loves hiding in it."
+2,great fun,"Only two little issues with this toy.1. You are gonna want more balls. seriously... order them when you order this product. The balls that come with it are simply not enough. We got a hundred more for a really good price and it made all the difference.2. The basket ball hoop came right off in my sons hands. It wasn't sewn on very well to begin with I guess.Other than that, the seams are holding up well and my two year old loves his tent! I absolutely recomend this toy! Great for rainy day fun or for when it is way too hot outside!"
+2,Best Thing I could had purchase,This toy was a big hit at my son's birthday party and my son still loves to play with these tents as well.
+2,Great Toy!,"I bought this toy for my daughters first birthday, and she absolutely loves it. We had to buy extra balls for the ball pit, but others than that it has been awesome."
+1,Don't waste your money,"This book consisted of black and white 2D scetches that lacked any real depth or detail. They are basic and generalised in presenting each period and contain nothing new that you would not have already seen or known about that decade.I do not recommend it to anyone who has a intrest in costume or design, but think it would be better suited as a childrens colouring in book.Don't waste your money."
+2,"Lovely pics, no writing","They say up front that they (the authors) purposely did not put in any writing to as not to sway our view of the clothing. Alas, that means if one does not know period clothing from LOTS of different periods, one will not be able to identify items. Still, lovely drawings. It will make a fine adult coloring book! (Yes, I'm serious) :-)"
+2,Good for quick visual reference!,"I love to use this book as a quick visual reference while working on shows. When helping a customer, or explaining something to an assistant at our shop, this book is the easiest way to do so. It is so great to have a book where I can flip to a certain date, and have pages full of pictures grouped together to show someone what exactly I am thinking of. We have to work at a fast pace, and this book saves me lots of valuable time."
+2,2.5 minute waffles!,"It works perfectly. It was a little smaller than I had hoped, but the other features make up for that. The temperature control actually does what it says (unlike so many other waffle makers!), and the 2.5 minutes is as fast as you can ask for. It didn't hurt my feelings that you can store it upright to save cupboard space either."
+2,A refreshingly original and unique mystery thriller,"I didn't expect to be overwhelmed by this book, thinking it would be the typical albeit entertaining murder-mystery novel. Instead I encountered an exceedingly well written story with a warm, likeable protagonist and a plot that truly keeps you wondering until the last chapter. After reading this novel, I have since sought out and read all of Lindsey's novels. If you like a good, gory thriller, you have to read this book."
+1,"It doesn't get any better, so quit reading","Carmen Depalma, a Houston detective, searches for a bizare serial killer. The search leads her into the world of bi-sexual women and sado-masochism.I liked this book for the first hundred pages. It seemed like a good murder/suspense tale was in the making. About page 200 I began to wish the action would speed up; at page 300 -- with 200 pages yet to traverse -- I gave up. I won't read a book that bores me.A good editor would have chopped out most of the author's lengthy descriptions of odd sexual practices and societies of bi-sexual women and cut this book down to 300 pages. With a little more discipline and a lot of cutting the author might have produced a good thriller.Smallchief"
+1,Horrible,"The book is really well written and I might be willing to read another book by this author.... but this book is just too ugly.I had nightmares after reading this book, it bothered me for weeks. Read it at your own risk."
+1,Makes Proust read like Elmore Leonard,"This has to be one of the most over-written books in any genre. I could not believe the amount of space wasted in wordy, directionless exposition. The author should be cited by the EPA for the hapless trees that needed to be sacrificed to print this junk. Police work has never seemed so boring. The events in this book are built on coincidence and the lethargic will of the author; the investigators do nothing except stand around, talk in copspeak and react to the next transition in plot-which seems light years away to the reader. I truly cannot believe the number of people who rated this book highly. In one of Kirkus' other reviews, they equate Lindsey to Le Carre, a comparison that might ring true if Le Carre was drugged and beat about the head with a hammer before being positioned in front of his typewriter. Mercy blows more hot air than its Houston setting."
+2,Excellent! Interesting subject matter-made me think alot!,"Mercy starts with a bang and doesn't let up until the final surprise.Lots of fun to read, lots to think about. Mercy was hard to put down. I enjoyed the Palma character.I would recommend to anyone who likes a good detective story. I have passed it to several friends who also enjoyed it."
+2,Great read,This was the first David Lindsey book I read and after this one I went on to read many more. This one remains my favorite and it stays in my mind as few books do. It's an absolutely outstanding mystery. You won't forget it. You can't forget it!
+1,meh,"If I wanted a map of Texas I would have purchased an atlas instead of this boring book. The author had a good idea, but despite that, the only reason I even finished the book was because I had 100 pages to go and I was too damn OCD to just leave it at that."
+1,"A predictable, formulaic, thriller",Psychosexual? I figured out the plot twist in the first few pages and the murderer as soon as he/she was introduced.
+1,Boooooring!,"There are very few books, no matter how poor, that I have been unable or unwilling to finish, but this was one of them. I had to force myself to keep reading until finally, I just had to give up. I thought the writing style was pedestrian and there was just way too much of it. And yet there was no suspense and the pace was so slow, it drove me nuts. I totally disagree with reviewers who claim Lindsey writes good prose. There are so many who are better in this genre. Try John Connolly, Dennis Lehane, Carol O'Connell. I'm sure there are plenty more who can write circles around this guy. (Just to be fair, and as a favor to a friend, I'm giving Lindsey another chance and am halfway through his ""Animosity"". It's a totally different style, but unfortunately, no less boring. Ho hum!)"
+1,vocals are just wrong,"Sorry to bum people out but the vocals just ruin this, if you could call them vocals. It sounds like some one mumbling some spoken words under water or outside of the house when I listen to this on my great home stereo. It would have been a better release if they just left the vocals or mumbling off. This sounds like other darkwave/ambient works, Lycia is the closest comparison except Lycia's music is well made. Sorry for the low rating but I doubt this will get much play again and I have a wide variety of tastes, I rarely exclude anything."
+1,Worst toy ever,"Let me count the ways that this is a horrible toy:If you put an egg in the carton wrong end down it can get VERY stuck and what kid knows to put the skinny end down?The case is flimsy plastic.The carton says 18 months+ but it is a choking hazard for kids under 3...hmmm.The ""quote"" on the side is supposedly by a 2 year old - ""With the Egg-Shape Sorter learning my shapes was over easy!"" - what 2 year old says that!!"
+2,egg-cellent!!,"I love this product and my 3 yr old has enjoyed playing with it. However, the case is difficult to open, even for me! my daughter will get frustrated and pass over this toy because of that."
+2,nice but too pricey,"Great toy, well made, good for learning, bu c'mon, $20 + bucks is too much for this type of toy."
+1,Tight eggs,The concept is good but the eggs fit together too tightly for a small child (or even an adult) to be able to open them.
+1,Cute but cheap and poorly made,"I wanted some toy eggs for my daughter since we keep hens (for the eggs) and these looked cute. When they arrived though, there was mysterious dust (not just dust from shipping, it was silvery and smelled odd) in and on the carton and it had little plastic shavings coming off all over it that there was no way I would give it to my daughter to put in her mouth. These toy eggs are the epitome of cheaply made plastic goods so I returned this item and paid the few dollars more for the Tomy Hide n' Squeak Eggs, which are MUCH better."
+1,Not So Egg-cellent,You get what you pay for. The plastic is cheaply made and the eggs practically need a crowbar for pulling apart. Don't waste your $ even if it is inexpensive!My 12 month old lost interest in a minute.
+1,Don't waste your money on this,Worked great for only a short time. Remote stopped working- called (not even an 800 number) and e-mailed Mega-tech - NO RESPONSE Wasted our money on this garbage!
+1,Too good to be true,"At first this item seemed like a bargain, but after following the directions of drying out after the first use, it never worked again. This product literally worked great for about 15 minutes. After that, I found out it was a little water logged so I sat it down to dry. It has not worked since. If you are thinking about buying this product because it is a good price then forget about it. It is a waste of time and money."
+1,"Great pictures, but is lacking","Beautiful pictures throughout the book. I do, however, wish there was an index or at least some way of finding certain holes in the book without having to turn every page. Overall, great pictures but poor layout."
+1,Cover misleading,The cover indicated unusual scenes on the golf course. The other monthly pictures were rather ordinary.
+2,Lost Balls- a great photgraphic journey,Charles Lindsay has captured the true soul of golf with this photographic journey through some of the most interesting places in the world. This book is perfect for the person who truely loves and understands the game of golf. His combination of humor and photographic genius make this a wonderfully entaining book for anyone who has ever played the game. I hope there is a sequel.
+2,Delightful,"This book is perfectly delightful. I purchased this for my husband, and he has spent hours pouring over it. The pictures are wonderful and very high quality. He swears I bought it because so many pictures are of him in trouble at the golf course (not true!), but loads of laughs."
+2,The receiver of this gift has dementa. He and his wife have looked at the pictures and talked. the book came quickly and in good,The receiver of this gift has dementa. He and his wife have looked at the pictures and talked. the book came quickly and in good
+2,Humor for the winter for golf lovers,"Son who is slowed by snow, is enjoying laughter over the pictures. Great for anyone who loves golf or loves someone who does."
+2,Conversation Piece,Thought this would be a great coffee table book at my place in Myrtle Beach. Was in good shape as described.
+2,Perfect gift for a golfer!,"My Cousin is an avid golfer and I can never decide what to give him for Christmas. While looking for a different item, this popped up as a suggestion. Perfect coffee table book for a golfer. Great price, too, Amazon."
+1,A Cheap Introduction?,"While this book is not the most expensive on the market, it appears to have been created from a 'boiler-plate' of a series of canine books. Rather too much of it is not specific to Great Pyrenees. We have owned several Great Pyrenees and, from time to time, need information from reference sources. This book does not fall in to that category. It can be classified as ""Read through it once and then never refer to it again"".There are several other Great Pyrenees books on the market that more adequately describe the requirements of owning one of these large dogs. Andrew Jonson's attempt to address all matters relating to Great Pyrenees falls well short of the mark.This is not a book to recommend to potential or existing owners. Probably okay for children"
+2,Brilliant Playing of lesser known works,"These are lesser known pieces of Mozart comprising mainly of etudes and unfinished compositions that were rounded off after Mozart's death.Although these pieces are by no means masterpieces, under the wonderful hands of Staier they are given resonance and meaning that confirm the great powers of Mozart as a composer.Of all the pieces, it is Allemende which is the highlight here. The playing is ghostlike. On the fortepiano, the effect is quite chilling and each phrase seems haunted by spirits of the great man himself.The key to all Staier recordings is the use of silence or brief, almost imperceptible pauses which allow the sense of a phrase sink in. He's used this to great effect in his harpsichord recordings of Bach and he re-employs the technique for this recordings of Mozart.In Europe, Staier is considered a modern genius - listen to the Allemende and you'll understand why."
+1,Better books out there,Nancy Cobb has some other books out there that I found to be much better than this product.
+2,Loved it,It was just what I thought it was. I loved it. I watched a couple of time. I'll have to take it with me to my brothers so my nephews can see it.
+2,Great movie,I loved this movie as a child and was really psyched to find it on DVD at Amazon (and for such a great price!). I can't wait for my young son to watch this movie with me!
+1,Im rating this package only...not the 3 styx albums,"This product is BS.Record lable takes 3 albums and makes a box set of it...come on!It easily wouda fit on 2 CD's or 1 Mp3 CD......or 4 albums on 2 CD.s.Seems a waste of time, you save a few bucks buying this, but why not just take the A&M; records ""Equinox"" through ""Kilroy was Here"" which is considered the best of Styx and features the Tommy Shaw line-up (except for Equinox)This is just another record label rehashing something, no bonus tracks, no demos are included, waste of time."
+1,Again????,"How many times have they release the same 10 songs? I used to really like Styx and I even enjoyed parts of their last two albums (um... let me be clear here... the last two albums that weren't live albums or compilations or Styx-as-cover-band-garbage.) I actually ""stalk"" this band waiting for them to put out some more music, and I get my hopes up every time there is something new, but 99% of the time they've just released old songs AGAIN. I don't know who is buying these same songs AGAIN, but will you please quit so they'll actually have to put out some new music to make any money?"
+2,Absolutely amazing!!!!!,My entire family is addicted to this toy!! It can literally read your mind!! A great family game--I highly recommend it for kids of all ages. Very compact and easy to carry with you. Lots of fun and full of surprises!
+2,Purchased as a gift for a seven year old.,We purchased this as a gift for a seven year old grandson. His mother reports that it has helped to positively channel the interactions between him and his two older brothers while traveling in their minivan.
+2,Our family of 3 had to get 2!!,"Santa gave this to our 8 yr old daughter in her stocking for Christmas. However, after I continually played with it all Christmas Day my husband had to get one for me! The new one is the large print version which is a rectangle - approx. 6 in. long. Additionally, the large print has other answer options - rarely, sometimes. Some very obscure items it has guessed are: angel, cruise missile (!!!! WOW), hand grenade, ant, devil, and dragon. I definitely recommend the game - for individual or group play. However, I agree that the sarcastic teasing from the game gets old fast!"
+2,Amazing!,"It is amazing and very interesting. Walk into a room with 20 Questions and all ready people are asking? ""What is it?"". Then when they find out it occupies everys attention for hours. Each person wants to see if they can come up with something 20 Questions can't figure out. It is amazing."
+2,"Wow, this toy is much smarter and funner than you think!","This toy is really fun and smart! There are 4 catagories that the item you choose for it to guess can be: 1.vegetable 2.animal 3.mineral 4.otherIt asks you 20 questions like: Does this bring joy to people? And others. Then you can answer Yes,No,Sometimes, or Unknown.But all of us are very surprised how fun and smart it is!I think that you should buy it if your interested!It has worked very good for me, the only miner problem I had is that the restart button was jammed but you don't use it much and we work it with a pen. I hope you get it and enjoy it!"
+2,Fun!,"I bought this for my granddaughter for Christmas. When it arrived all of the adults had to try it. Bad mistake! It was slightly 'used' by the time I got it wrapped. This gadget is suppose to tell you what you are thinking. It asked you questions like it is an animal? I have to say it guessed mine every single time, but not my husbands. He fooled it over and over again.He was proud! Personally I think he cheated but I can't prove it! I have a feeling the little gadget doesn't like him. I guess it is kind of creepy but it's fun and will definitely keep kids and adults busy for hours. I liked it and think it is a good gift as long as the children understand there is no magical being behind it, just deduction."
+2,It's really fun!,"We are not from USA, in fact, we don't speak english as a birth language. So my son, that it's learning english, can play with this toy while learning new vocabulary and improve his grammar. He really likes it. He says ""Buy it!"" to all of you."
+1,The handheld version is just ok..,"The handheld version with 4 answer buttons does not compare to it's big brothers. The deluxe versions have more answer buttons to help tailor the answers better than the handheld one, so it seems to be a bit smarter. I would go with the deluxe versions instead of the handheld..."
+2,Great fun!,"My little brother got this for his birthday and we played with it on Christmas (his bday is in October) and this thing guesses the most abstract things! We tried everything we could to stump it but we couldn't. It guessed fermeldahyde, sphincter, corpse, you name it, it guessed it. This thing really breaks the ice and livens things up. It's an amazingly fun game, you will never regret buying it that's for sure!"
+2,I love it !!,"This toy is the best!! Like I heard before it is a great conversation starter at parties , and my family loves it!! It can even guess things like air, ocean, lip stick, dimond ring , and hand!! I would definetly recommend this toy to kids!! It can also get very addicting and you are always telling your self ""It couldn't possibly guess this one"", and "" Just one more""! You have to have a very accurate answer when it comes to questions , or it might guess something else though!!! Over all this toy is great for both parents , and kids , and I definetly recommend it!!"
+2,20 Questions,I bought this for my daughter who had mentioned her friend had one and it was a lot of fun. She was immediately fascinated with it. I am considering getting her another different one from the same place. Lets just say anything that keeps one thinking is good!
+2,Unbelievable game!,This is the most mindboggling game that we have ever played. We finally got to the point that we thought Radica could actually hear what object we were thinking of so started to write it down. I bought some to give to both adults and kids age 10 thru 22. Would recommend this to anyone.
+2,Great fun,This is a great toy that keeps my eight year old occupied. It can also be frighteningly accurate in it's guesses. Great fun on car trips.
+2,20 Questions,"This is a very good version of 20 Q with a vast data bank. The only problem I can find is that it can't guess itself as the thing you're thinking of! You can set sound on/off (just beeps); answer yes, no, sometimes, or unknown; and the set speed of the scrolling. When it asks you what type of thing it is, things that are normally vegetable (like ""chair"" if it's made from wood, ""paper"", ""maple syrup"") fall under the ""other"" category. ""Vegetable"" only holds vegetables (parsley, spinach...)."
+2,Wicked SWEET,"This game is the coolest thing ever, you can practiclly think of anything and it will get it right."
+2,Amazing little gadget!,"I went to a granddaughter's birthday party today with my wife. The other grandparents were there, other people as well, kids and grownups both. Someone started playing with the Q20 and it passed from one person to another. One of my grandkids thought ""toilet"" and it guessed right away correctly. This is a great little novelty item. I see that it's out of stock now at Amazon. Backorder it or snatch it up wherever you see it as a stockting stuffer."
+2,Y buy sumthin else wen u can buy this!,"Its awesome. My parents were shocked at how much it gets right. I play it all the time. It doesn't know its self though. i tried. so far it knowed giraffe, butterfly, french fry, playstation2, computer. (i just got it the other day) its astounding! wow! BUY IT IF U WANT A GOOD TOY!"
+2,Incredible!,"With this small handheld game, you can think of almost anything and it will guess it even if a few questions are incorrect. This is probably the BEST BUY out of all handhelds. Never gets old."
+2,LOVEit!!!,"i just bought this today,i love it it is like heaven.it sometimes gets annoying but you should buy it!!"
+2,Best toy EVER,20Q is the best game EVER INVENTED! All my family members are amazed on how it gets it right 9/10 times!! EVERYONE WILL LOVE THIS GAME!!!!! :)
+2,It's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!,"It works really well. Every time we use it, it guesses it right it really is amazing. My brother is always asking me if he can use it. It is great."
+2,AWESOME!,this game is real fun. it really knows what your thinking and has an attitude that makes you want to out do him
+2,The best game you could ever fit in your pocket,"The hand held electronic 20 Questions game is one of the most entertaining little gadgets I have ever seen. It's fun to play by yourself or with a group of people, and because of it's size, you can take it virtually anywhere. I have taken mine on outings with friends to restraunts, bars, houses and even camping! I would recomend it to anyone."
+2,good fun,"this is a very interesting novelty toy which would make an excellent small gift for someone. It is suprising how accurate it can be, as long as you don't try too hard to outsmart it!"
+1,"May seem fun at first, but it won't last you long.","The computer is smart, I admit. But there are a few tricks against it. The first day of use you may be flattered, but how long are people really going to use this."
+1,not a very good item,When i got this for Christmas i was excited i started playing and i chose a mongoose it got 20 questions an didn't get it so it took 5 more guesses. the game isn't 25 questions its 20 ans its range of guesses aren't vast and if you won it would say you got lucky but if it wins it laughs in your face after 25 questions.
+1,20-Questions Handheld Game - Big Disappointment,"This game, although somewhat fun, is very limited in its capacity. The only way that the game is able to guess the item about which you are thinking, is if you choose something (an object, etc.) that is very simple, and that you can describe with great accuracy. Otherwise, the game guesses your thoughts incorrectly most of the time. It is not very sophisticated, and is truly not worth the money. In other words, do not buy this product."
+2,Good Fun,"Bought as a present but everyone had to play with this. Good fun for all, even the adults. Amusing to come back to but can be a bit boring after a while. A good value item with education linked to a toy."
+2,Here is a trick to try,"Randomly pick yes or no without looking at the questions. When it is done, it will have guessed something... that thing will magically appear next to you!No really, once the 20 questions are up, it will give you a word based on your random answers. Now, start over, with that word in mind, play again -- this time reading the questions -- and see if the little ball can guess your the word!This thing is great, and for the price, I recommend it to everyone! Sure it gets old after you play for 4 hours straight, but it is still cheaper than two tickets to the movies."
+2,Fun!,Got this and several other styles for Christmas and this one is great. It gets the answer 95% of the time. Even my little grandkids like it for the sparkly lights.
+2,An interesting toy,"I saw this toy in Delhi but purchased in Australia. I found it to be a simple in operation and very intelligent. I found it captures the attention of not only children but adults as well. I would like to buy this toy in Shanghai,China and gift it to children known to me. Please tell me how to procure it in China and its cost."
+2,Addictive!,"After reading these reviews I bought one for each of two nephews and one for my husband, which he doesn't know about. After receiving them, I took one out and we played with it and couldn't stop it was so much fun! After that night, I hid them so we couldn't play with them anymore and now I can't wait until Christmas so that we can play with my husband's!"
+2,WOW!,We bought this for our son for Christmas and my husband and I play with it every night after he goes to bed. We hooked after our very first try when it guessed - guinea pig!!!!
+2,This is amazing,"Hi again, its me(...), the 12 year old toy expert. So, this toy is amazing it will ask you if its an animal, vegetable, mineral, or other. Pick what it is and it will ask you questions about it (i.e)Is it flat? or is it fun? or does it bring joy to people? Answer the questions and it will get it right almost every time. I once thought of a telephone pole and it got it.*************** My top 100 ranking: 13****************"
+2,Amazing gadget!!,"This thing is absolutely incredible!Right when I think I have it stomped, it still produces the correct answer!I don't think it has many sexual answer for you ""boneheads"" out there.This will make a great gift!"
+2,Awesome Fun,"My whole family is fighting over this gem! Granted, 20Q misses some easy ones, and gets some really hard ones, but it is one of the funnest things I have played in a while. A must have for long trips. My only problem is that it is flimsy."
+2,Cool Toy!!!,"This toy is sooo cool!When you think of an item in your head and answer yes,no,unknown,or sometimes it eventually figures it out!I was playing it for an 1 hour and it got it right every time.It's amazing how it figures it out and it's great time consuming toy for travel and stuff."
+2,Fun Toy For Traveling,"This is a really fun toy for kids when traveling. Both of my kids (10 & 13) had fun playing with it, and I recommended it to my parents who got one as well. It will keep kids amused for a good long time, and it makes them really think about a certain object. Good fun!"
+2,A lot of fun,"I've always enjoyed www.20Q.net, so when I saw this toy and the positive ratings, I thought I would give it a try. As you might expect, it is not as advanced as the 20Q web site, but it is much smarter than I had expected. I'd say it gets the right answer about 2/3 of the time with ""normal"" people and kids. You do need to be able to read to use it alone, but the questions are fairly simple - my 6 year has no problems playing it by himself. It also has some funny (and clean) answers for people with ""dirty"" minds.After buying one, I went back and bought 6 more as gifts for kids. BTW, GameStop[.com] has them for cheaper."
+2,This 20Q is Fantastic! Astounding! Amazing! and FUN,"If you are sitting at home and watching a television show you have seen 5 times before, pick up the 20Q for hours of fun instead. Whatever is on your mind this little computer guesser can figgure it out. From Lizzard to Poop it is all in here. Give in a try and you will be hooked!"
+2,Amazing little creation,"I bought this for my 15 year old brother after hearing about it on the radio. It took an eternity to find. It seems this little pup is the hottest little gadget of the year. It will amaze you. Just think of something and answer it's 20 questions and it will (most of the time) guess what you are thinking. After seemingly unrelated questions, it still somehow manages to get ya. It's witty little comments in between questions will irk you a bit. Everyone in my family enjoyed it....from my 15 year old brother (who hardly saw the poor thing) to my 60-something year old Grandmother. The price is unbeatable (I got it for $10), but I hear that it's on the rise, due to the demand. It's also very conveniently sized. No larger than a tennis ball, this is excellent to take along on road trips. The whole family can play."
+2,excellent fun!,It was truly amazing that this game guessed our word almost all the time (we stumped it once with some really obscure item choice!)! It also made you think about the item you chose. A great game for all ages!
+2,20 Questions is a Hoot!,"This game is a lot of fun. I love the smart aleck way it talks to me. Sometimes I stump it. Often the challenge is, ""how well did I answer the questions?"" Sometimes I replay the game answering questions differently and the ""toy"" finally gets it right. Fun on many levels. AND...a great gift. I've given 3 so far."
+1,Not as smart as the website it's based on!,"I was thrilled when I heard about this toy, because I love the website 20q.net , which is truly genius. Unfortunately this toy is not as smart as the website, perhaps due to memory constraints. The first two things I tried with it were ""a cardboard box"" and ""an alien"" and it didn't get either one. This is troublesome because the surprise and wonder of using the website comes from its ability to guess even the most obscure and outlandish things (a stork, a game boy). This toy cannot guess those things, so you must ask guests to choose more obvious things, taking the fun out of it. [...]."
+2,great for all ages = helps mind keep sharp=,"Purchased as gift for self / took it to work and got co-workers addicted to it- VERY ADDICTIVE ITEM= great mind activiity for all ages -even good for alzheimer - any good mind game help wardalzheimer's - easy to carry around! Batteries can be changed, does take some rough useage but if dropped enough or the wrong way can crack case or damage the viewing window that you read for it's questions it asks you..can be VERY TRICKY TOO! A DELIGHTFUL EDUCATION ITEM. Can't really call it a toy, much more than that--I had to buy 15 of them to pass around & use as gifts!!"
+2,The most awesome game I've ever seen!,"This thing is eeriely accurate. The whole family loves this thing. It's inexpensive & it's hour of fun! It's right most of the time, but when it's wrong, it's fun to see the answers, many of which are really close. It guessed manatee & seal when I was thinking dolphin. Or vollyball when I was thinking football, & fish tank & hot tub when I thought swimming pool.This is well worth the money, very impressive. I will likely pick up a few more for friends & family."
+2,20Q,"It's addictive and a great intergenerational activity. I just saw a newer version in stores, but this is more aesthetically pleasing and plenty amazing. How does it do it?"
+2,"So fun, so smart!",This toy is amazing! It guesses what you're thinking every time! I think this is a fun toy for people of all ages! I love it!
+2,Pretty dang good.,"This game is cool and unique. The perfect stocking stuffer. BUt for the price, do not expect a genius or anything. I played the game in the store several times and was amazed that it was able to come up with random words of mine like hubcap. The coolest part was that it would ask these crazy questions to make me think it was lost, only to make fun of me and tell me what my word was. The downside was that when I got it home I stumped it 3 times in a row. Maybe it was the magic of the store. The problem comes in that it is hard to answer the questions sometimes because none of the answers fit your word. So you pick the best of the three, and it really does end up throwing off the game. Sorry to break it to you. It is a cool game though. As long as you stay with concrete things that are easy to answer."
+2,20Q is fun for ALL ages,"I work at a toy store and 20Q has been flying off the shelves no matter how many shipments we get in. I'm 17 and bought the last one for myself, and my family loves it! The whole family was out here for Christmas and we spend Christmas day sitting around trying to stump it and amazing ourselves every time that we couldn't! My grandma, Aunt, and I all played it together-fun for at least three generations, and I take it to school now and my friends are always asking ""Do you have 20q!?"" We play after tests and in boring classes-the sound turns off so it is not a distraction and it is small enough to carry around in my backpack. It's a great game for family nights and friends alike, and well worth the reasonable price. It also comes in four colors, as far as I've noticed-red, orange, blue, and purple."
+2,Lots of FUN!,"I bought this ofr my neice, but all of the kids had a great time with this from 6 to 16 years old. I knew the product and was delighted I didn't have to wait in line to purchase it, I just pushed one button, no waiting!!! Yeah!! Nothing like buying known name brands and finding them AVAILABLE and AFFORDABLE!! Thank Amazon!!!"
+2,Great Reference,"Afolabi Epega did a great job in his explanation of the 256 Odus. The ""western"" observation and the introduction written by Philip Neimark could have been left out and the book would have been better off. It is a shame that Oluwo Afolabi Epega is even remotely affiliated with Philip Neimark in this book"
+1,Poorly Interpreted,"This book is so riddled with inaccuracies that even Mr. Neimark doesn't recommend it. I have attended workshops with Mr. Neimark and all I can say is ""Run, don't walk, the other way."""
+2,Unsurpassed Documentary,The footage is astounding and the narration by Sir Laurence Olivier is perfect. The horror of war laid bare. I am looking for videos of Vol. 1-13.
+2,Quite simply the best WWII documentary,An excellent documentary extremely well narrated. The World at War is a compelling watch with all facets of the war covered in the various episodes.
+2,One of his best one or two!,"If you are going to buy only one Paul Kelly CD, you may want to begin here. This work is a great building block for others to come."
+2,"Under The Sun, a great 2nd album.","Australian Paul Kelly and his Messengers released ""Under The Sun"" in 1988. I loved Paul's first 3 CD's he released here in America. Kind of a rock-country sound on most of discs. Peter Bull's keyboards are the main attraction on this set I think. Steve Connolly adds some fine guitar licks here also. Great songs include, ""Dumb Things"" his 2nd hit in America #16 mainstream rock. ""Same Old Walk"", ""Big Heart"", ""Forty Miles To Saturday Night"", ""Untouchable"", ""To Her Door"" (A favorite), ""Under The Sun"", ""Desdemona"", the banjo rave-up ""Happy Slave"",""Crosstown"", the churchy ""Little Decisions"" and the mournful ""Bicentennial"". Paul's still kicking and releasing albums."
+1,Disappointed and Shocked,"I bought the Olivia Body Oil just showed like the picture sevel times in Greece. My wife felt it good. So I want to buy some again.I found it and the picture showed just like the same thing what I wanted. I put my trust in it. I am so disappointed and shocked with what shipped to me! It is not at all like the picture showed me, including the bottle and the something in it. I do not know what happened. I just feel being deceived! If there is zero star I can choose, I will.Sorry for my English."
+1,Disappointing actually:,"...I thought it was going to be another film like ""the Incredible Journey"" or even like ""air bud"". My son loves both these pet films and I thought this one would be cute like those. But, I actually found it to be alittle long and 'draggy'. I didn't really feel like it ever enticed even my attention. I just couldn't develop the love for the animals and characters in this one, like i did in ""the Incredible Journey"" and ""Air Bud"". Anyway, For [the money], I really can't complain. Maybe we'll give the movie another try in 6 months. I'll keep it in the video cabinet for now."
+1,Big disappointment,"This video was a huge disappointment. Bought if for my small kids, and it failed to keep their interest. Not only was it slow, but the acting was poor. Rascal the racoon gets little screen time for a movie in which he is the title character. If you're looking for a good animal movie, Charlie the Cougar is a huge hit with my kids, and their friends. It's classic 1970's Sunday night Disney - a treat for parents as well."
+1,Not So Good,"This one was made after Disney died, Billy Mummy is too old for the role he plays, and it's often too dark, and it sometimes really drags. Mummy's scenes--where he's supposed to exhibit deep emotion and sympathy--are as annoying as fingernails on a chalkboard. Better to buy Charlie the Lonesome Couger, or the one about the Yellowstone Bears or the earlier version of ""The Incredible Journey,"" the one they only have on videotape."
+1,Cute but not functional,"This bed is very cute! But the sides do not come up high enough, to at act as side rails. But high enough to cause injury when rolling around in the bed, as my toddlers do. But, your toddler will love it...and you'll need to buy a new bed soon."
+2,car bed,very nice car bed my son is 3 years old and he really likes his new car bed and it was pretty easy to put together i highly recommend this car bed to all the people out there looking for a car bed
+1,Poor quality,"Very cool looking bed, son saw it and was ecstatic. Instructions included were nearly worthless, multiple screws literally broke when screwing the bed; once FINALLY together, attempted to move it and the screwed in back fell off. The wood quality is similar to cardboard, not even as good of quality as cheap plywood. I will be returning this bed as soon as I can get it taken apart and back in the box."
+1,Fun but a bit dangerous,"My 3-year-old son loves his bed. It is sturdy and attractive. However, as other reviewers have noted, the sides and foot of the bed have edges that vary from sharp to very sharp. My son has injured himself twice, once getting a rather large cut and goose egg on his forehead, and once getting a fat bloody lip. It would be just as easy to round the edges or apply a soft molding. I can't understand why this wasn't done. Until the design is changed, I would not recommend this bed for this reason."
+2,Disney Wooden Toddler Bed,Absolutely adorable. Very sturdy. Great that we can use the crib mattress instead of purhasing a special mattress. Very easy to put together. My grandson absolutely loves it.
+1,Not comfortable and dangerous for a toddler!,I bought this bed an year ago but after the second night he slept on it I decided it was not safe for him.The bed is way too small for a toddler specially if he moves a lot during sleep.The sides of the bed are very hard and he can hurt his arms on even his head if he bangs on either side of the bed.I am wondering if this bed even follow Association's standards for safety.My advise: spend some more money and buy a safer bed!
+2,Fantastic AFFORDABLE fun toddler bed!,Is a great bed for the money!!.our son loves it!!! Easy directions for assembly and seems durable so far. Bed time is not a problem in our house!
+2,Great!,"Bought this for my nephews room, the instructions were easy to understand, putting it together was super easy and the stickers and images were nice and crisp."
+2,"Witty, clever and a great romantic Regency!","Enochs books are not quite the depth of character as a Stephanie Lauren or Gaelen Foley - more light hearted and fun. Still this was a good read and kept my interest throughout with lots of great dialog and enough romance to keep a romantic like myself interested. Rafe was the perfect hero, a rake with a heart. And maybe not so much a rake as a man who truly needed a home and a purpose in life. Felicity gave him both - a reason to reform and a wonderful woman to love. You will not be disappointed in this book."
+2,A witty and romantic Regency,"This tale is a bit far-fetched, but I enjoyed it very much. Suzanne Enoch writes with much humor and charm!"
+1,Satire? That Quickly Grows Tiresome,"Sort of an odd stew satirizing porn novels and English political extremists featuring an antihero skinhead as the catalyst for many things. Loads of over-the-top sex, violence and ideological debate make for a somewhat tiresome book. Not likely to appeal to many people."
+2,"Excellent card, no screen","When I bought my Dreamcast, I got this memory card with it for free. It is a great card, except that it has no screen like the VMU card. It has a button on it, that it allows 2 cards in 1, giving you 400 blocks. I've had it since December 2000, today is October 2002, and I never had file loss. This is a great buy, even though I got it for free. If this had a screen, it would have been a great buy. Plastic is very cheap. My controller fell, and the memory card was in, and part of the plastic chipped off. It doesn't matter, it still works. I recommend this card to anyone who needs a larger card, and doesn't want to buy a VMU. Great card, keep up the good work Nyko!"
+1,Never Worked for me,I went through 2 of these before buying an official Sega VMU. The problem I had was that the nYko 2x memory card wouldn't save my games at all.
+2,Interesting and thought provoking book on development!,This book has given me some insights on how to solve problems either individually or as a team member. I'm not quite ready to accept all of the ideas but it does give me something to think about! I really liked the fact that it contains both theory and practical advice for both developers and managers!
+1,Chinese-made piece of junk,"When I bought this foot pump I wasn't expecting much of it, given the ridiculously low price I paid (less than 10$). However, it turned out to be even below my expectations: there is no way it can reach its maximum rating of 100 PSI since it can barely handle a bicycle tyre. This really confirms that what you pay is what you get! I guess this is the kind of product that really needs to be seen -and felt- in order to assess the quality of its construction."
+2,it works,"this foot pump works fine for low pressure fills. It is a short fill cylinder so it takes a lot of pumps to fill your item, but it is effective. You need to make sure its on a level surface since the 4 feet need to be stable. it is a little wobbly, but if you use it with care it will do the job just fine."
+1,Pressure Gauge DOA,"As with one of the other reviews, this pump really is junk. The pump worked but the pressure gauge gave a limp attempt at working on the first pump, then gave up the ghost completely. I am sure 99% of these types of foot pumps are made in the same factory in China and the companies here just put their names on it. They should be a little more particular 'cause this is the last cycle force product I will buy. Of course, it is hit or miss, so you just might be lucky and get one of rare ones that works. But for $11, what can you expect??"
+1,Very poor reception,"I've had horrible reception with this antenna. I've tried all the tricks to get it to tune in to local stations and it only received maybe 2 of them. I decided to try something else and bought a Terk HDTVa antenna (also off amazon) instead, and I have to say it is amazing. night and day difference."
+2,Good job for the price,"The antenna, while being a bit large, does work rather well. It is highly directional so you will have to move it around somewhat. It is styled well and sturdy. I have it sitting on top of my sat receiver and it looks good where it sits. This antenna, by the way, is built by Winegauard, a longtime American antenna company."
+2,TERK HDTVLP Indoor/Outdoor TV and HDTV Antenna,"This antenna is the best off-air HDTV antenna I've ever used because it is the only one that will consistently pick up all of my local HD stations in one position. I can get the following: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, MyTV, and PBS."
+2,Works Fine,"I plugged this unit in last night and to my amazement picked around 20 channels. I had to run to radioshack and switch the wimpy data cable it comes with. I bought an rg6 quad shielded cable , ideal for HD signals. After I swapped the cable the picture improved instantly. Add another $25 for the cable. I use the antenna in my house and I live 20 miles from the city center.I am using the RCA ATSC11 as my receiver."
+1,"Not working most of the time, worse than my neighbor's $15 unit",Not picking up signals consistantly.TV Frequently goes into 'Signal Not Found' mode.My Neighbor has $15 UHF Antenna from GE(i think)which works much better in consistency and signal quality.
+1,Not an OUTDOOR antenna,"Beware, although this is advertised an an indoor/outdoor antenna, it is not. It is INDOOR ONLY. So I ended up returning the item and by the time I paid the shipping BOTH directions, I was within $15 of what the antenna cost!!!DO NOT BUY THIS IF YOU NEED AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA"
+1,do not buy if over 29.99,This Antenna works better as a non powered antenna then a powered. I had to return mine after a few times moving it around the crimp on the wire gave out and it feel apart. there are better cheaper Antenna you are not getting what you are paying for.
+1,Does not work in my apt,unable to get any clear signal my apt faces south and near the windows. Antenna totally ineffective
+2,"Best I've found, but not great in urban use...","I have the Wineguard version(same unit), and after trying 4 or 5 other $50 to $100 indoor antennas, which I returned, this one is the best. But still misses several channels in urban use, and I bought this online, so I am stuck with it.(Note that it works perfectly 20 miles further out, in the suburbs!)"
+2,It works,"I had a Terk indoor/outdoor antenna installed previously. It pulled in most of the available HD channels, but not all of them. I put it in my attic and got the same performance. I set this one up in my living room and it pulls in all of them. And the closer it is to a window the better it works. It's an eye soar sitting here though. I want to see how it works in the attic, but haven't gotten around to getting up there in the summer heat. Since it pulls in signals through windows I don't know if it will work well behind a roof. It's too unsightly in the living room, so if it doesn't work in a hidden spot, I won't continue to use it."
+1,This is a WineGard SS-3000 Antenna,"The antenna pictured is made by Winegard (model number SS-3000) that is normally sold everywhere on the internet for substantially less. So you are paying a lot more for the same antenna with a TERK name on it, it appears."
+1,only hypes,"I bought this antenna based on good reviews here, but I really found out it works even worse than inserting a piece of wire to the coaxial jack of my TV. Returned promptly, but had to pay round trip shipping fees. Think twice before buying it."
+2,A Review of Vietnam,"Vietnam and the Transformation of American Life, is very interesting and informative. It was definitely worth the time and the effort reading and working on it. Audiences of all backrounds should benefit from the information, including those of who lived during that time period. Many younger generation kids are oblivious to what actually happened during the Vietnam War, and should be educated about the historical importance of the war. The book itself helped the audience, especially those of who are of Vietnamese decent, understand how their ancestors survived and what they went through during the course of the war."
+1,overrated,i understand that many people are of the opinion that this album was ground breaking. are you kidding me? this album is blasé and uninspired. listen to chris clarks's clarence park for a comparable album that is thousands of times better and 5 years older.
+1,No Sound,They worked well for a few months and now the sound does not come out of either one. Customer service has not been called yet to figure out the problem.
+1,Awful...I should have listened to the other reviews.,The battery is the problem. I wish I just stayed with conventional walkie-talkies for my sons. Stay away from this product until they fix the problem.
+2,A great sequel to the beginner books,"The author eases the reader into intermediate topics, which are carefully explained. I highly recommend this book to people who have thoroughly completed books like Visual Basic .NET Step by Step."
+2,Use This Book Carefully,Programming is like sex. One mistake and you have to support it for the rest of your life.
+1,For vb programmer beginner with lot of money to spend,"Le titre de ce livre ne convient tout simplement pas. En achetant ce livre, je m'attendais à ce que le contenu soit avancé. Habituellement, lorsque l'on est rendu au point d'apprendre des techniques de codage, on a pas besoin de savoir ce qu'un integer ou d'avoir un exemple de programmation orientée objet avec une classe de 1 méthode et 2 propriétés. Enfin bref, un autre livre sur lequel on peut dire qu'on apprends rien d'autre que des petits trucs simple et faciles à trouver sur Internet gratuitement. En plus, le livre cote bien trops cher. Je ne pouvais pas mettre 0/5 alors je me suis contenté de mettre 1 étoile."
+2,classic,"First, you should read more plays. Second, you should read these plays. Doing so cannot fail to improve your life."
+1,Pure pap,"I found this book in the seatback on an Amtrak train from NY to DC so I don't know if it was forgotten or just left as the trash that it is. It took about ten pages to realize that it was just pure sleeze, and i gave up after getting half way through it within 15 minutes. I could slap myself for wasting that much time. I enjoy good erotica, but this is more like pulp putzing."
+1,"Stupid book, geared towards morons.","This book is a joke! It covers different stories told supposedly by women in Exotic positions, such as strippers, prostitutes and porn stars. The stories are very well made up, at least the author has a creative mind. All it really talks about is the hundreds of lovers these women take on, nothing else."
+1,Tacky and written for uneducated fools.,"I just finished reading this book and i was appauled. The book covers nothing but stripper stories which do nothing more than make the stripper out to be a major whore! I have no opinion on women selling their bodies, stripping, or making movies, but this book would definately make me respect them less than I already do."
+2,Island very hot and spicy.,Yes cooking is my think. I but this book to see what type of recipes it had come to find out there are so much to choose from. So far I have not do all that is in this book but I like what I have cook so far.
+2,A delicious trip down memory lane,"I loved this book,the recipes reminded me of family and friends I've had wonderful meals with, an still do."
+2,Great for Everyone,I am a native Trini and I was thrilled to see this book in print. The writer covers just about everything and the stories are fun to read. Made me homesick. Would reccomend to anyone seeking island flavor.
+2,Real Trinidadian Flavors,"If you've ever eaten ""doubles"" on the street in Trinidad and wondered how to reproduce that delightful flavor at home, this is the book to use. The recipes are true native specialties, described so anyone can enjoy them."
+2,Great!!,"This cookbook is great. I ordered two as Christmas gifts and now I'm back to order two more. From the pictures, to the stories and of course the recipes. Kudos!!"
+2,Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago,"Since, I left the caribbean I have being looking for real West Indians recipes and this book did the trick . I have being trying to find a authentic recipe for Roti and this book gave me that recipes and many more. Excellent book."
+1,No match to Naparima Girls Cook book,"It's okay. I tried her recepies on basics like breads and it was bland. I think she's mixing Trini with some other culture's recepie and it's just not working too well. The way she describes ponche crema is not the simple, delicious way a Trini makes it-- We don't add cream of coconut!I should have put the money towards the Naparima Girls book. Never heard one complaint about that book from any die-hard Trini."
+2,Wonderful book!,There are so many wonderful recipes in this book that I can't wait to try them all. It has been so much fun reading the book that I am really looking forward to getting all the ingredients and trying them. I plan to take the book over to Scotland when I visit this year to give the family some exciting new ideas. A GREAT BOOK!!
+1,This is NOT the sinus pillow...,"Make sure you read the description carefully before ordering so you're getting what you really want. This particular pillow cannot be used with heat, unlike the sinus pillow which works both hot or cold."
+2,A fine caving book.,"Almost fifty years ago, two rock climbers entered a 'nice little cave' to survey it. They had never gone caving before, and wanted to try it out. Because of their efforts, that cave, Jewel Cave, is today the second longest cave in the US. This book tells the tale in a fluent, easy style that is sure to delight and enjoy. Next to 'The Longest Cave' it is possibly the most enjoyable exploration story about caving around. you will be amazed at the amount of work a small group of people was able to do, from the sometimes tortuous mapping of the cave, to the hard backbreaking labor involved in making a portion of their discovery open for public viewing, as part of Jewel Cave Natl. Monument. A large map comes with the book so you can follow them as they explore the ever expanding labyrynth. The 'Jewel Cave Adventure' is a great book for everyone, whether you are seriously interested in the undergorund or just looking for a darn good read."
+2,One of the most exciting and readable books about spelunking,"Herb and Jan Conn were amateur climbers in the 1930s who fell in love with the Black Hills of South Dakota. At a friend's suggestion, the Conns began moonlighting as spelunkers in winter. When they first visited Jewel Cave, it was a tiny cavern with an intriguing unexplored passage. Luckily for the Conns, that passage led to a mile of unexplored cave passages, then two miles... and exploring Jewel Cave became the Conns' life's work. They describe the exciting exploration (which is still ongoing, with more than 100 miles of passages mapped) with just the right balance of action/adventure, science, and humor. This book is a pioneer of the outdoor/geography genre and is readable, fun and fascinating.-Review by David Bezanson"
+2,caving in South Dakota,What an adventure Jan and Herb Conn experienced! I have had the great experience of actually meeting the Conns in person and they are as delightful to visit with as they are in the book. Anyone who is into speleology should buy this book and relish the fun and science occuring through-out it.
+1,WAY TOO SMALL,"dont be fooled, it is barely an inch big, the picture will decieve you!!! A complete waste of 12 buckks!"
+2,AMAZING!,"This book quickly became my favorite book of all time! It was filled with fantastic detail and wonderful discription. I cried, I laughed, I was depressed I was extatic! This book was really amazing!"
+2,A bittersweet novel,This book is a bittersweet novel about a girl growing up in Brooklyn in the early 1900s. Even though her family is poor they still know what is important in life. All the characters come to life in this book. Francie is described from ages 11-16. I like her character better as a child than a teenager. This is a very well written book. I would recommend that every American should read it for a taste of a different life style.
+2,Beautifully written story with so much heart!,"Wow - this one has been on my ""must read"" list for a long time, and I am so glad I finally picked it up. I read it in 2 sittings, and could barely put it down. The coming-of-age story of Francie Nolan is apparently based on Betty Smith's own life - and she is a magician with the written word. Her descriptions of the deepest poverty of Brooklyn during WWI and insights into the minds and souls of fragile yet incredibly strong people are stunning. Her observations about the human condition are timeless. Tree is a real treasure of American literature..."
+2,this book is like an old friend,"There are a few books that I always, always return to (Gone With The Wind, Rebecca, and others) and ""Tree"" goes into this category without a doubt. I don't know how many times I've read it in the 15 years since the first time I read it, but every time I pick it up, it's like coming home again. I have read Betty Smith's other books, and I was disappointed with them. Nothing could compare with the richness of ""Tree"". I wish a more recent film were made of this book. Ignore the reviews here that insult ""A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,"" because this book is like sinking into a big comfortable sofa for a long talk with a friend you haven't seen in years."
+2,This is the BEST book I have ever read!!,"First of all I would like to say that this book deserves A LOT more than just 5 stars. It deserves the whole sky full of stars,.... and then some!I started reading this book for an assignment in 7th grade and had one week to read it. I didn't get it done though but I loved it very much. Two years later I found it at a library and decided to start reading it again. I got finished with the whole thing and I don't think I'll ever find a book better than it! It just touched the bottom of my heart and it made me cry when I got to the last chapter of it and I would recomend this book to anyone especially people who don't like reading because this would teach them that there really are totally AWESOME books out there and I would say that this is the #1 book in the world!!"
+2,An Endearing Tale,I have seen the video twice for this story and did not realize how much was not included until reading the book!This is a timeless classic. It reminded me of Angela's Ashes butwith greater sensitivity.Do not let this one pass you by.
+2,The most important book of my life,"There are hardly words adequate to describe the impact that reading this book has had on my life. Any girl who grew up with a ""Johnny Nolan"" for a father has this book written upon her soul. A heartfelt story of unconditional and triumphant love. I have never read another book like it, and know I never will. It is beautiful."
+1,I Wish The Tree Would Burn Up In Brooklyn,"I hate this book and wish I was not forced to read it. I fell asleep a good 15-20 times trying to get through this horrible novel. If you have to read it, I feel sorry for you. This is the kind of book that makes you want to go play in traffic. At least that Johnny dude dies. I wish they all would have. DO NOT READ THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU HAVE TO, AND IF YOU HAVE TO, CONSIDER TAKING THE F!"
+1,DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!!!!!!,"Hello peoples. I recomend not to read this book. As other readers have stated... it was very boring and 500 pages saying "" my life ..."" so you can read this book if you dont already know that life can .... if you dont know that, you should definitly read this book!!! i repeat... this book is very boring... and i dont recomend it!!!!"
+1,WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE,"This book is 3 words over and over again: MY LIFE IS BAD. 500 pages and that's all it says. It's exactly the same as any other book about a poor family with an irresponsible father and a child who manages to be alright (Angela's Ashes, Black Boy, Riding in Cars With Boys) the only difference is - THIS ONE IS FICTION. Don't waste your time, money, or your sympathy on the most over praised book ever written."
+1,Boredom in a Box,"I have never been as bored in my life as much as I was when I was forced to read ""A Tree Grows In Brooklyn"" during my Freshman year of High School. It was absolutley HORRIBLE. There basically is no plot, just some idiot girl rambling about this and that, her parents, the trees, the house, some stupid aunt of hers...."
+1,Missing tape,"I was planning to use this audio for a reading class. It is a pretty big set of DVD's and DVD #1 is missing. I contacted the dealer and got no resolution. I just wanted the first DVD, or a new set, but it was his only one. It was sealed so it had to be originally packaged with that DVD missing."
+2,"Fun and enchanting, but escapist.","I loved this book the first time I read it, and when I first picked it up I had trouble putting it down. I was fourteen when I first read it, so I would recomend it to people in that age group. However, there isn't much deeper meaning to the book. If you're looking for a fun, easy, dramtic book, this is perfect."
+1,Mixed up pages,"This book was going great until I got to page 60. The next page was missing and was clearly printed that way, not torn out. I flipped through the next few pages and realized that pages were put together all mixed up, so I've had to flip around to keep reading. It's very annoying and confusing. The publisher is Harper Collins. They should be ashamed of themselves. This book is a classic. Get the book, just not this printing."
+2,BRAND NEW USED BOOK,I still can't believe that this is a used book. I was practically untouched. What an unbelievable product for an amazing price. Thanks again.Eddie O
+2,Wonder ful,I wasn't sure that I would like this book at the beginning. But...it did capture me and I am 62 years old! Timeless!
+2,This book is EXCELLENT,"I was introduced to this book by a movie on TCM with the same name. The book is different from the movie in some of the character portrayals and chronology. The character portrayals are excellent because the poverty mentality is so real to life - some thrive, some overachieve, and some grow bitter. There is an alcoholic father. The reader gets to see him differently through the eyes of each character. Very well written. No sex or violence. No unpleasant graphic detail. For a real experience of the beauty of this story, read the book AND watch the movie. Can't say enough!!!"
+2,I love this book!,This was probubly the best book I've ever read! It's realistic and entertaining. I'd recommend it to anyone!
+2,My all-time favorite!,"I bought this book in the 5th grade and was absolutely mesmerized by it. Over the past 15 years I have read it over and over again and have appreciated it on a different level each time as I, too, have grown-up with the lead character of ""Francie"". If you have ever wanted to travel in time with your best childhood friend, this novel is one way to experience bustling Brooklyn, New York from the turn of the century through the first World War. I cannot recommend it enough and the movie truly does not do it any justice. A must-read for all ages!"
+2,Life lessons,"It is the first book that I read that really made an impression on me, and I was only 13 years old the first time I read it (That was over 40 years ago!). I did not even realize how strong an impression it made until years later, as I began to grow and mature as a person. I recently (1 year ago) sought out and bought a new copy for my two teenage daughters to read.I identified with Francie's plight, growing up in a 'poor', but rural, area, and becoming 'aware of life' at 13, when I first read the book.Betty Smith's portrayal of a 'survivor' of a disfunctional life and time is 'universal' and timeless. Her poignant reflections of a young girl struggling and learning 'against the odds' are heartfelt and enduring.(I believe she was a strong influence in my love of writing and story-telling)"
+2,25 years later...,"Francie taught me about America, immigration, poverty, and how hard it is to be an intelligent woman.My mom let me check this book out from the public library in 1976 -- I was 8 years old. I've read it countless times over the yaars, and it shaped my career choice... I'm a History Professor, and yes, I assign this book!"
+2,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,This book was written many years ago and still pulls you in to keep reading--very heartwarming and thought provoking. It was recommended by a book club who has just completed it. Great Book-5 stars.
+2,Couldn't put it down.,"This was a great book. I must admit that some parts of the book, some of the chain of events seemed unrealistic and this frustrated me a little bit but it did not keep me from wanting to read more. I was ready to give the three and a half stars until I reached the end, where I was hit with sorrow that the book was coming to an end and the characters had grown on me. The ending had a huge effect on me and was symbolic in that life goes on but you will never forget the hardships and the happiness that made you who you are. From the beginning of the book, I felt attached to the serene 1900s Brooklyn setting of the book and I can only imagine the blend of hardship and morsels of happiness that those times brought to a child and his/her family. I was very sad to say goodbye to the characters in the book and goodbye to life in early 1900s Brooklyn."
+2,Simply Wonderful!,"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of my favorite books of all time. It touched my heart in the same way that Angela's Ashes did. To immerse yourself in the childhood tribulations and joys of a time when life was positively brutal in many ways...it makes you appreciate the society we now live in, flaws and all. Wonderful!"
+2,Good Read,"I read this book last month....should have read it while an adolescent.Setting is pre-Depression era about the struggles of the American 'family', some born in country, others immigrants or first generation. You gain a tremdous appreciation for what we have now, AND on so many levels. Social stigmas related to accepting 'charity', the cruelty of those with money against those 'without' and the sheer STRENGTH of the human spirit when facing adversity. THis book led me to examine my own reality and realize how fortunate I am to have all that I do."
+2,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,"I ordered this book as it was my book club selection, very sure I would not find it terribly interesting. What a surprise it turned out to be! This is a very readable, colorful story of an immigrant family in early 1900's Brooklyn. With every page, Betty Smith carried me away to these neighborhoods and ethnic communities. I loved the trip."
+2,"A compelling, historic novel","I've finally gotten the chance to read this book after many recommendations. It was rather hard to put down, with its compelling plot line, memorable characters, and poignant moments. What I found most interesting was its historic portrayal of Brooklyn as a growing neighborhood and home to European immigrants during the early 20th century -- where the beginning of a developing ""American"" political and cultural identity affected the lives of those such as our main character, Francie Nolan."
+2,Great Book,I haven't read a book in 10 years. My New Year's resolution was to read more books and this definitely didn't let me down. The story is well written and provides great insight into the early 1900's Brooklyn.
+2,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a very nice story. I think my Wife bought it for our Grand Daughter because she and our Daughter both loved it.
+2,Amazing realistic masterpiece wich you can lear a lot from,As someone who likes literature I must say this book is one of the most enjoyable book I've evr read. I analyzed this novel as a realistic one but it's not so gray as most of realistic stories I've read. it has all the emotions 445 pages you can cry be afraid to luagh and to just be happy from reading the book. the main charactor- Francy- She is a wonderfull girl with a lot of imagination and very smart and good I also liked the grandmother - Marry Romely wich is the symbole of the idea that you don't have know reading and writting in order to be smart. she is very good and too smart I know many people who studied in the university but still not as smart as she does.
+2,It was a great story of a poor girls life.It was facinating!,A girl born in to a poor family shares her life with us by telling her story. She grows to cope with poor ness and lives her life well she loves to attend school and eventualy finds happieness in life.
+2,Amazing......,"This book was on the summer reading list for 9th graders. It was really hard to find in the bookstore, for it was bought as soon as it was brought in...and my teacher let me borrow hers. Anyway, I read it then, couldn't get past the first page. Then, MONTHS later, I read it.....and fell in love with it. It's a wonderful book, full of emotions. It isn't afraid to show the view of real life, with all its hardships and happiness. I love this book so much, I didn't even return it to my teacher! I have to pay her back soon :) I read this at least 10 times! :D"
+2,"This was a terrific, well written, thought provoking book.","I loved this book! I suggest it for anyone who knows how Brooklyn was at that time.Because both my parents and also two of my grandparents were New York city kids. I am only a 13 year old girl but I have an adult reading level. I think this book had an incredible plot and some of the most wonderfull charecters ever written about. Learning of Francie's life, her thoughts and her pain was incredibly interesting."
+2,Touching To the Heart after many years,"I remember to this day receiving this from one of my favorite teachers in the 6th grade (Mrs.Diaz) as a gift. Now, a Sophomore in College, A tree grows in Brooklyn is still my favorite book ever. A really warm story, its so real you can feel it. Really touches the heart."
+2,A book that forced me to think about myself,"Every so often I find a story that is so authentic in the revealing of its characters, that I find myself wondering about them when I'm finished. ""How is Francie?"" I think to myself...""Is Katie happy?"" I wonder...""Does Neely sing just like his father?""...as if they are real, and their lives continued somewhere in the cosmos after I finished the last page. This is one such book. Although I found the everyday drudgery of the Nolans just trying to survive a bit tiring, I would often chastise myself with the thought that ""This is very real for many people, even today..."" The crisis of poverty and hunger remains with us, and I was struck by my own frivolity as I watched the Nolans struggle to save every single penny. I wonder if I had read this book at a younger age, would my lifestyle have been any different? It is well worth the occasional struggle to complete this novel...for I believe it will impact you internally."
+2,Excellent Book!,"I read this book along with my class and my language teacher in the seventh grade. This is one of the best-written books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. This isn't a book for short-story readers and it's definitely not one for fairytale readers. This book gives a vivid, firsthand account of a young girl growing up in turn-of-the-century Brooklyn, and it deals with all aspects of society, no matter how shocking or taboo they may normally seem. This book describes literally ever aspect of this young girl's life, and I think that the author should be praised for examining the issues that she did and presenting them without the silver lining that isn't there in real life. This is a wonderful book for fans of history and especially for fans of good literature. Books like this one don't come along very often, and if you haven't read it then you're missing a great work of literature."
+2,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,"This is my favorite book of all time. I first read this book over twenty years ago and to this day, I think about the characters often, comparing their struggles to those I have experienced in my own life. I recommend this book to anyone who will listen. If this book touches you the way it has touched me, it will stay with you forever."
+2,Inspired my love of reading,"This was the book that set me on the path to a life-long love of reading. I read this book in the sixth grade because my mom had been trying to get me interested in reading, but up to that point, nothing had clicked with me. She said she was going to read it along with me and quiz me after each chapter. It wasn't long before I didn't want to put it down. From then on, I would read just about anything I could get my hands on. I have such a fondness for this touching story and I plan to read it with my sixth grade students as the time frame and subject matter correlate with my state's social studies standards."
+2,This is literature!,"I have plowed through so many boring books over the past several years, but this one was a real gem. They are few and far between, but when you find a book like this, it makes all the others worth reading to get to it."
+2,A wonderful tale of the people of Brooklyn,"This book was really moving for me. I read it in 8th grade and still remember it. I especially loved the symbolism of the tree, that was very moving. The characters are very memorable and the language very easy to understand. Some parts get a little tedious but still a great read!"
+2,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,"I read a lot of books... and rarely have I had the experience that I had with this one. Usually I devour the language... gulp at it and after I finish a book I find that, although I enjoyed it, I didn't gain anything from the experience other than a few killed hours.This book made me slow down. Instead of reading ravenously through the pages I found myself savoring the language. I laughed, and cried, and rolled my eyes at the sarcasm and irony, and gasped, and remembered, and felt attached to the characters.I didn't read this book... I stood beside the characters and lived it with them."
+2,A sentimental Must Read,This is one of the best books I have had the pleasure of reading. It is a wonderful bildungsroman (coming of age story) about a girl growing up in the city. Her father is a loving drunk but her mother is a hard working woman who encourages her children to work at everything they do. I really enjoy this book and read it every couple of years. Definetly worth the time it takes to read it--- wonderful story.
+2,"An earnest, good book","I read this book three years ago, when I was in fifth grade. It seemed to be the world's best book then. Now a little wiser and wider in my knowledge of literature, I see this book as an earnest, honorable book. One thing I loved about this book was how the perspective of the book grew more mature as Francie grew up. It makes this book a 'happening book', and draws its readers well into the book while reading. Another excellent technique that Smith used in the book is the way she made littel events seem so important and glorious, the way it would seem to a little girl. It is a touching, rich book, full of emotion and feelings."
+2,Don't miss this very special book,"As a 17 female I have read this tantalizing book a number of times. Basically the other reviews say it all, how magical this book is, how inspiring, and just plain special. I just wanted to add one thing however, and that is that this book is not only just for girls, my father read it and loved it, and so did my brother. Certain scenes like when Francie goes fishing with her father are drop dead hilarious. This book is a must read for all, old and young, female and male."
+2,Interesting parallels to Angela's Ashes,"I thought that A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was similar in so many ways to Angela's Ashes. I enjoyed comparing them as I read. Mainly, I thought that A Tree Grows in Brooklyn had a more hopeful spin than Angela's Ashes, but that Frank McCourt was more poetic in his writing than Betty Smith. If you have read one of these two books, I definitely recommend reading the other, too. It makes for a really interesting comparitive read!"
+2,"""Its a wonderful book that will you will find yourself in.""","I was in the seventh grade when I first read a ""Tree Grows In Brooklyn"". At the young age that I was, I still knew I had read a book that had changed my life or at least the way I looked at things. This is a book that will make you smile and say thats me! And by time your done with it you will find that a little bit of it is a part of you. Since I first read it I have tried to find as many books as a can that Betty Smith has written. I have suceeded in finding only two, ""Maggie Now"" and ""A Joy In the Mourning"". I have poured over these novels and dread the day that there will be know more left to find. Reading one her books has become to me like sitting down and being very content and confortable. I have had the previlge of reading many good books and understanding them. But there are none as good as reading The Tree for the first time."
+2,Wonderfull!,"I was trying to catch up on my classics when I ran across this book. I can honestly say that it was one of the richest, most fulfilling books I have EVER read. A book that truely has stood the test of time, ""A Tree Grow in Brooklyn"" will always have a place in my heart. Exelently portrayed characters leave someone that every young woman can identify with."
+2,A GOOD READ FOR YOUNG GIRLS,"THIS IS ONE BOOK THAT I KNEW THAT I SHOULD HAVE READ LONG BEFORE NOW. IT HAS BEEN ON MY MUST-READ LIST FOR A LONG TIME. THIS IS DEFINITELY A BOOK THAT ALL YOUNG WOMEN SHOULD READ. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SET IN THE EARLY 1900'S, SOME THINGS STILL APPLY TO OUR TIMES. IT WAS ALSO INTERESTING TO COMPARE LIFESTYLES THEN AND NOW. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK"
+2,inspirational when one's in a book slump,"i fell in an anti-reading mood for a while in 8th grade, but a lot of people encouraged me to read because it really helps in writing. i went to the library 3 days ago and copied down some titles that incoming freshmen were required to read before fall. ""a tree in brooklyn"" was the first one on the list that still had plenty of copies on the shelves (i think the thickness discouraged some people). i opened it up that night and started reading; it's really interesting! some mysteries of life (some basic things like laughing in a new environment) are explained and in such a way so it isn't boring at all."
+1,It Stinks,"No climax, no definite plot, no villain. This book breaks the definition of a literary classic and goes off on so many tangents that the reader becomes confused as to what the entire book is actually about, not to mention Francie is a one dimensional charachter who shows little growth until the end of the book where she suddenly changes into an entirely different creature. The novel would have been better if it was solely about Katie!"
+1,What a waste of time!,"I am usually fond of mid-twentieth century classics such as this, so when I was assigned to read it for my ninth grade english class, I looked forward to enjoying it. However, I was disappointed to find that it is a horrible and tedious book."
+1,Don't read this book!,"This is the kind of book that has poor grammer, misspelled words, and is too long. Often times authors make their books drag on and on and on. I feel that is what the author of this book did. I would suggest that you find another book to read and not waist your time."
+1,Worthless,"This is a book I actually hated. I felt it was meant to show ""what growing up in a poor Catholic family in that time period in Brooklyn was like."" That's my family background, and it just struck me as some upper-class WASP who beat it out of the brownstones down South at a young age's snobbish look down. The ""plain"" daughter got sent to a convent? The daughter who was moving up financially sent her kids to an Episcopalian school? The mother told her daughter it would have been a beautiful thing if she'd lost her virginity to a guy she wasn't going to see again, although wearing her hair down was bad? This is probably my least favorite book ever (I finished it because it was a school assignment.)"
+1,AMAZING BOOK,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a great book. I'd recommend it to people of all ages. It should be required reading for everyone! An excellent book from cover to cover.
+1,Dull,"The novel, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, was (in my opinion) not insightful, and completely lacked any reality needed to convince the reader of the author's position.The stories of the protagonist making up the entire novel may be uplifting to some, but those crave action or more reality are in for a snore. Of course, while some books really do a decent job of conveying their message without either of the two, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn not once persuaded me of the author's point of view.The novel was written in hopes of inspiring people by leaving out most of the details we need to hear to really understand what life in the slums is like. If you do not want to hear those details then read the book; for everyone else, however, I strongly suggest you stay away from A Tree Grows In Brooklyn."
+1,Boring,This book was totally boring. Even though it was 1 of the greatest books I've read.HAhahahaha
+2,"One of the best books I've ever read, I couldn't put it down",This book was very moving. i read it everywhere I went. I just couldn't set it down! A GREAT book!
+2,A Touching Book,"This story is so true and one of my favorites. Meet Francie, the daughter of Katie and Johnny Nolan, who don't have much future in store for their intelligent and bookworm daughter. You learn about Francie, the so honestly true story. It's amazing that it isn't your story. The slums of Brooklyn come to life in this touching story. If you did not enjoy this book you have no passion for life, or no feelings for those who do exsist but you push them out of your mind."
+2,This book serves as a comfort to me everyday of my life.,"So much will be left unsaid about my love for ""Tree"". I'm only 16 years old and I was introduced to the Noland family 2 years ago. This is a book that will bring tears to my eyes, a smile on my face, and countless hours of being locked up in my room imagining that I am living in a flat in Brooklyn- 1917. Thank you Betty Smith for bringing this book into my life. -Sarah Homan"
+2,It was good.,"I had to read this book for my summer reading before I went to the 9th grade. I thought that it would be a drag reading it because it was so long, but I didn't really take a long finishing the book. I liked this book because it was very realistic. I could fit right in with Francie. Even though the story took place in the early 1900's, I felt that it could've took place today. I felt an instant connection with Francie once I picked up the book"
+2,Old Classic still amazing,This was the 2nd time I've read this classic book. I was always held within the pages of intimacy of interest.
+2,I remember watching this movie when I was little,"I enjoyed this book, it opened my eyes on how hard the Times were back then. Francis was a strong person."
+2,"loved it,!",Beautifully written. The hopefullness underpining all the struggles of the mther and daughter explains alot about the immigrant experience at the turn of the last century.
+2,"brooklynstar* L.I. New York, US","Excellent book, lovely story. Everytime I picked up the book, it put a smile on my face. Couldn't wait to continue reading the book. Characters in this book are very real, geniune and heart warming. One of the best stories of turn of the century. It is endearing to read at any age. Well deserved 5 starts."
+2,THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!,"I don't know anyone who did not enjoy this book. It is definetly the greatest book I ever read. It deals with themes like hope, poverty, finding your faith, pride, family issues, patriotism, political issues, and growing up. I was hooked on the first page, it may be 425 pages long, but it felt like 90! I read the book so fast, and I couldn't put it down!!! After reading the last page, I just held onto the book. The story was so moving and it's unforgettable. I'm gonna require all my children to read it."
+2,"If I'm On A Dessert Island, I want this book with me",Frankly I prefer story driven books over character driven books. But not in this case. I feel like I know these people - that I could hear Johnny singing just around the corner on his way home from work. This is an honest and insightful story and I hope it doesn't get overlooked in American Lit classes. There are lines and images that have stayed with me for over 40 years and it just doesn't get better than that.
+2,The BEST book for women and teenage girls.,"I'm entering the 9th grade this September, and am almost 14 years old. When I first saw this book on the reading list, it came along with Little Women and Tom Sawyer. I had to read 2 of them, so first I chose Tom Sawyer, and was going to read Little Women. As I was on my way out of the library (they had no books from the list there), I bumped into one of my mom's friends. She looked at the list, and saw A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, and told me how much she loves the book, and that I must read it! I looked at it and first thought, 1912? How can THIS be interesting? So I started to read, and then couldn't put the book down. I began seeing how much the girl, Francie, is just like me, even though we grew up 74 years apart. I even learned some lessons in the book, and will defninitly give it to my sisters, and future children to read. I love that book so much."
+2,This book deserves to be acknoledged as a master peice!!!,"When reading this book for a seventh grade book report, I fell deaply in love with it!!! It was all so realistic. I was given a month and a half to read the book and write the report, but now I am finished after four days!!! I love this book and will read it many more times in my life time! I belive Betty Smith Deserves great praise for her work in this book. My heart goes out to the Nolan family. They suffered and worked so much with little reward. The ending is extremely heart warming! Anybody that doesn't read this book will be greatly deprived!"
+2,"A 'Rites of passage novel, that transcends time.","I am seventy three. I remember reading this book in my early teens. I gave a copy to my daughter, then to my granddaughters, who enjoyed it as much as I did. Fashions and lifestyles may change, but the human condition does not. 'A Tree grows in Brooklyn'is a perennial delight and as fresh as the day it was written. The bitter-sweet tale of Francie, a young girl of Irish immigrant stock, approaching womanhood in downtown Brooklyn, speaks to the heart. On the face of it, this is a somewhat bleak tale of poverty, disappointment and sorrow, but above all, it tells of great love and youthful hope springing up among the weeds. My only fear is that in today's society, where instant satisfaction has become the norm, this book, with its' 500 pages, might seem too long - I hope not, for it is one of literature's truly great stories and a very good read!Rita Southgate - Cyprus"
+1,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,"This book was 9th grade honors English required reading...our teachers beat it to death, and it was really awful anyway. The book was boring, pointless, and plotless, until towards the end. I would not reccommed it."
+2,A review of my favorite book,"This book is, in my opinion, one of the best books ever written. I think it gives an excellent view of life in Brooklyn during this time. Other people might not agree with me, but I think this book is excellent.I didn't know what it was about, but I am glad I read it and found out."
+2,Story stays with you,"This story stays with you, it is inspiring and grounding, so beautifully written, a must read."
+2,A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,This book was in very good condition and I received it in a very timely manner.
+2,a truly exciting book for everyone,"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was one of the best novels I have read.When I first looked at it I thought it would be long and boring but when I actually read it, it was hard to put down as well as very interesting.The book is mostly tragic, but has it's share of funny moments.It makes you look at history at a diffrent perspective than what we mostly think of it.I suggest this as good summer reading for anyone who enjoys historical fiction or anyone looking for a good read."
+2,The most powerful quote...,"""Intolerance is a thing that causes war, pogroms, crucifixions, lynchings, and makes people cruel to little children and to each other. It is responsible for most of the viciousness, violence, terror, and heart and soul breaking of the world."" -page 226 in the 1998 Perennial Classics (excerpt from 13 year old Francie Nolan's diary)This quote is what I believe to be the most powerful. It wrenched me to it from the moment I read it, and made this book worthwhile to me. It was a wonderful book, but I might have read it much faster if I did not keep turning back to that page to read that quote over and over. It stuck in my heart, and will stay there forever. It made the novel for me."
+2,impossible not to love,"This book is impossible not to love. It is one of my top 5 favorite books. The characters and the story touch your heart and change the way you look at life. I highly recommend this book to anyone, regardless of your taste in books."
+2,Very good,I really enjoyed reading this book. It is a hard to put down. The author really brings out the liveliness of the characters. I don't usually read books twice but I would pick this one up and read it again
+2,This Book Changed My Life,"I read this book when I was 12 years old, and it changed my life. I realized that I was not alone in the world when I read about Francie who loved her alcoholic father and had to cope with her mother, who had been so hurt by her father's alcoholism that she was unable to be the mother Francie needed, hard as she tried. Instead, her mother had to figure out how to keep her family together, always a tough job for the non-alcoholic parent.I admired Francie so much, and she inspired me to be strong, courageous, kind, creative, and loving.I am 62 years old now, 50 years after reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn for the first time, which I re-read every couple of years, and I still remember the thrill I felt as I learned that there were other girls who faced the same challenges that I had to face when I was 12. Oh, and I was born in Brooklyn too!St. James Place"
+2,A Tree Grows In Brooklyn,"This book changed my life. Betty Smith has become my favorite author and inspired me to read regularly again. The characters will help young women to learn to accept themselves and understand their feelings. I highly recommend this book along with all of her other books, especially Joy in the Morning."
+2,another great classic i would have never read,So glad i started reading classics like this. Its about a little girl who grows up poor but she has reading to sustain her and help her get through the hardships of her daily living. This book will take you through a wide range of emotions and its worth every bit. This is absolutely one of the top 10 American books of all time!
+2,Very Sweet,"I read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn when I was about 12 years old, and have had reason to return to it as an adult. I recommend that adults who loved this book as a child return to it. The story of Francie Nolan and her family will most likely have a different, and interesting effect on the reader. Francie is a bright young girl growing up in a poor, but hardworking family in Brooklyn in 1912. Although her life is a constant struggle for money, she still manages to eke out much joy. The novel, which does not really have a plot, is rather a collection of vignettes about Francie's life. While so much of her life appeared to be conspiring against her success, she never, ever gave up, never gave in to defeatism. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is an inspiring and a sweet story, squeaky clean, one which both young teens, and their parents should enjoy."
+1,It dragged!,This book took forever in developing the plot. It seemed like I had read a quarter of the book before we even got to the main character. It was also a little predictable when it came to what would happen to her father.
+1,Didn't finish,"My bookclub picked this book as every once in a while we do a classic and many in my club had fond memories of this book. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish it. I got about half through and was never engaged in it. I found myself skimming much of it and finally decided that I'd move on to something else. I think if you enjoy lots of detailed description, this might be a good book for you. It moved too slowly for me, though."
+1,So So....,"I read this book for our book club. The reviews for this book got my hopes high before I started reading it, but disappointed me after I completed the book. Betty Smith wrote this book based on her own life experience, but she did not add any value for the readers who read the book (in my opinion). If you have no interest in experiencing poor childhood or awkward adultlecense, I would not recommend the book."
+1,Worst book ever,I don't think I've been forced to read a book so poorly written. You would think Smith could put in at least a little plot and maybe a better point. This book is a dull read and not worth the time or money to buy.
+1,Pages are in the wrong order,"The book's cover is in good condition and the pages are in good condition too. Very little wear. The problem is, about 4 chapters in the pages are in the wrong order. I've found this very frustrating - I keep having to flip back and forth through the pages. The seller should have made this apparent in the item's discription."
+1,Not Good Condition,I expected the book to be used... even used. What I did not expect was that the cover of the book (including the portion that covers the spine) is attached by a few threads. I don't mind worn. But this condition makes the book hard to read and is inconsistent with how I remember the book being described in the sales materials.
+2,Best Book I've Read Since The Joy Luck Club,"I have just finished reading this book at age 44. My mother suggested it over 20 years ago and I started it and never finished it. I read this book and cried, and laughed, and cried, and just passed it on to my 15-year-old daughter to read. It is a true classic. Reading this book was like eating a fabulously rich dessert and then feeling sad when it is all gone."
+2,The part of the book I love is that it's real,"This book is amazing. Like life, there are good things and bad things. I love everything about this book. I love Francie's take on life and how she is portrayed as an intelligent person. I also think it is wonderful how even though Francie may not live the good life, the rich life in terms of possessions and luxuries she has wonderful inner strength, humor, and self confidence. This is a wonderful book and I think that everyone should read this book."
+2,A Tree Grows,The audio CD of a Tree Grows in Brooklyn was wonderful. I listened to it in the car and it held my interest all the way through. I highly recommend it!
+2,A Moving Book,"This book covers all emotions experienced by human beings successfully: rage, sadness, happiness...There are already many good reviews for this book out there, so I won't write paragraphs. I just wanted to say that this book is not for very young readers: it's maybe just a tad too realistic. After all, one does want to believe in Santa Claus for awhile. This is a book worth reading. It opened a new and deeply moving world to me which I'm not sure I want to explore further, but I probably will because Betty Smith has caught me in her web. I am searching for A Joy in the Morning, and will probably enjoy it just as much."
+2,Describes the hardships a family goes through.,"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is about a girl, named Francie Nolan growing up in the Brooklyn slums in the early 1900's. Her family, which consists of her younger brother Neeley, her father Johnny, and her mother Katie, struggles to make ends meat. Katie ends up being responsible for keeping the family running because Johnny, is an alcoholic and they can't depend on him for survival. The Nolan's are faced with many problems and hardships, but they are strong and always manage to get through them. Life starts to look up for the Nolan's just as they thought all of their dreams would never come true. This is an easy book to get into because it is very discriptive. You feel as if you're a part of the book and that you're living with Francie in the slums of Brooklyn about ninety years ago. This book is a great experience for all who read it."
+2,An Exceptional Novel,"Betty Smit's book, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN is wonderful! I read the book for the first time eight months ago. Since then, I have read this masterpeice two times, and each time, it gets better! I recomend this book to all people, young or old, or want to read a wonderful book."
+2,Wonderful...,I first read this when I was in 8th grade and probably rushed through it. 15 years later I decided to read it again -- even the first few pages are wonderful.
+2,"Not the ""meatiest"" book I've ever read!","Our Book Club chose this book as a ""classic"" read. I remember reading it as a teenager and I believe that's who it appeals to. While I enjoyed reading it, I wouldn't say it has a lot of discussion value."
+2,Comment on A Tree,"I read Betty Smith's book shortly after it was first published. As a young girl, I loved it. Oh these many years later it was a nostalgic read, and I enjoyed revisiting the world."
+2,Francie Nolan is my favorite heroine,"I read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith as a teenager many years ago. I went on to read her other novels as well. I got the audiobook for my husband and I to listen to on a trip. I still love it. I think I missed some of the underlying messages when I read it when I was young, and I don't think I really agree with Ms. Smith's world view, her political and theological ideology. But I love her rather poetic writing style, and the way the characters are so REAL! The reader on this audio version is excellent as well. Everyone should read this book!"
+2,GREAT CLASSIC!,I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE MOVIE BUT THE BOOK HAS SO MUCH MORE THAT WAS NOT FEATURED IN IT. JUST A GREAT READ FOR ALL AGES!
+2,Tree in Brooklyn,"Marvelous read, loved by the entire book club, all ages couldn't put it down. You really felt the pain of the times."
+2,A Tree Grows In Brooklyn,"This book is very nice, I do not have the ""Can't put it down"" syndrome but I often find myself thinking about the Characters and where I think the story is going so I like it because it is not making me stay up ridiculously late to finish it but I do keep thinking about it so I'm happy!"
+2,One of my all-time favorites!,"I could NOT put this book down!I have read it three times in total and plan to read it again. Betty Smith writes of the coming of age of one young girl in turn-of-the-century Brooklyn. Smith does well in characterizing Brooklyn and its inhabitants, from the ""fast"" but warmhearted woman to the lonely army boy.Smith accurately portrays the hopes and fears as well as the crushed dreams and ambitions of one young girl looking for happiness in a world full of nostaligia.A time that is past comes alive with glitter and grit in Smith's words."
+2,It is a classic for a reason.,"The imagery in this book is haunting and evocative. The struggle for dignity amid poverty is still poignant and relevant today. This book is a timeless classic. Read it for the first time, or read it again. You will be glad that you did."
+2,It's reputation is well deserved.,"This was a surprising selection for my book club. I had seen the movie years ago and thought it okay. The book describes a period of growing up in difficult times with wonderful use of words and descriptive phrases not dated at all. This is, yet again, a case of the original book being much better than the movie! It is well worth a visit."
+2,One of my favorites of all time,I read this book first at 11 years old. It has been one of my favorite books ever since. The writing and the story are so clear it takes my breath away. You should definitely read this if you haven't already.
+2,A Book Everyone Should Read,"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was honestly one of the best books I have ever read. I was actually a little shocked at how deeply I loved it and how much I didn't want to put it down. A lot of times books written many years ago have a style to them that makes them a little less enjoyable to read. This didn't have that at all and I actually thought it was a new book just written about the early 1900s time period. The story really flowed nicely.One of the things I think that makes a book great is it's ability to change your perspective. This book really did that for me. In the way I think about money and education. I have a passion now to really succeed through college and get the career I have always wanted and I attribute a lot of that new drive to reading this book.In short, this book is an excellent choice when looking for a good read. It is now one of my favorite books of all time."
+1,Not so sure anymore,"I have used Bragg's Liquid Aminos (BLA) for a couple decades now, but I'm not so sure anymore. I have read the comments at http://www.welikeitraw.com/rawfood/2005/06/bragg_liquid_am.html (if the link is deleted, do a search for Brag Liquid Aminos at the welikeitraw dot com web site). Glutamic Acid and MSG do naturally occur in foods, so their presence is not an indication that the product is harmful. Claims that the soybeans are broken down with hydrochloric acid and then the acid is neutralized with a base substance, like baking soda. However, BLA does not contain much sodium. So, as an experiment, I am laying off the Bragg's for a while and using natural herbal seasonings like powdered cayenne, garlic, onion, kelp, etc., just to see what happens."
+2,Yummy and healthy - great salt sub in wet dishes,"My hubbie wanted this since he read about it's health benefits (we all need amino acids!). We have found that it is really yummy - a great salt substitute (kindof tastes like soy sauce, and is pretty salty tasing - though not actually high in salt). We even use it as salad dressing and veggie dressing, in addition to in stir fry and other (roasts, casseroles)."
+1,TWO THUMBS DOWN,This CD is a compilation of great songs performed poorly by ONE quartet. Buyer beware.
+1,this quartet sucks,"I don't know why these guys decided to do a CD inthe first place. I have a quartet that's been togetherfor 3 years and we've placed as high as 4th in theRocky Mountain District of SPEBSQSA competition. Wecould sing any one of the songs on the CD better thanthese guys. Do not buy this album. Go to the SPEBSQSAweb site (http://www.spebsqsa.org) and buy albums bythe number one quartets in the US. I don't know thisgroup, but they need some serious coaching. It's a poorexample of what Barbershop harmony is all about."
+2,Awesome!!!,"Review Clarification: This review is based on my viewing of this movie in the theater, and on Laser Disc. I have not viewed the DVD (any version).This is my favorite Clint Eastwood movie of all time, better than all the Dirty Harry, Spaghetti Western, and Sci-Fi/Space movies.I first viewed this movie in the theater, and I was completely blown away. I am disappointed that John Malkovich has chosen not to be in more mainstream movies, because I immediately wanted to see everything he was in, after watching this movie. (I immediately rented ""Being John Malkovich"" when it became available, and was quite disappointed when he was not the protagonist.) John plays a brilliant Psycho in this movie, and plays it very well. In fact, I actually changed my image of him after this movie. If I were to see him on the street, this is the only memory I would have of him.I recommend this movie highly. One of my favorites.MC White said: Check it out!!!"
+2,Great product!,"I bought it for my boyfriend. He is loving it! (and I'm loving it also on him)He is using it at least one time/day - every morning after shower, and sometimes during the day also. He told me that this lotion is very soothing; it's not sticky and/or oily. And I can tell you that he smells very nice (manly aroma) after applying this lotion."
+1,"Love the smell, hate the peeling","I bought this ""face lotion"" two months ago and for my face, everytime I use it my face peels and I break out in a red rash. I thought it might be a combination of this and another product, but even using Nivea face lotion by itself after two days without any other products (to include soap) causes it (I think I also have peeling issues with their aftershave lotion, so it might be their fragerance). I'm not saying this will happen to you, but figured I would warn others. I'm now just using it on my legs now and it seems to not cause any problems there."
+1,HARD TO FINISH,"I found this book not worth the $$, it was well written but too sweet and hard to finish. Definitly not a page turner."
+1,A major disappointment!,"I love Los Van Van. However, this CD is a major diappointment. Poor singing combined with poor sound engineering translates into a strong recommendation not to spend your money on this CD. Do yourself a favor and pick another one (""En el malecón de La Habana"" is one of my favorites and is guaranteed to get your feet moving)."
+2,5 stars for Five Star,"This is a great debut from the british sibling group Five Star released in 1985, it's songs are uptempo and catchy, quite bubbly but fun to listen too, it has a mixture of groovy R&B, dancey pop, and smooth ballads, a must cd for any fan of 80's music"
+2,Decent 1985 Debut for this british group.,"Like the last reviewer stated, the REALLY good songs on this album are ""R.S.V.P."", ""Let Me Be The One"", ""Hide and Seek"", ""Love Take Over"", ""All Fall Down"", & ""System Addict"". As for all the rest, ok, to boring. I honestly skip all the rest of the songs. Other than that, this album is a classic!"
+2,Great,"This group was underrated in the US. They had all the jams. Denise, Doris, and Lorraine were so cute. Great stuff!"
+2,Almost perfect reissue..missing at least a rare track that would make it PERFECT,"If you like Five Star, get this reissue. It's nicely packaged and the sound quality is definitely an improvement from the original cd issue. The bonus tracks are not really rare though. Even in America, they are easy to find. What's missing is the a 12inch remix of Let Me Be the One. It's called the 'dance remix' and was on some 12-inch's with the Philadelphia remix, depending on which catalog number was on the picture sleeve. Anyways, it's a slamming remix that mixed All Fall Down in the intro and includes scratching, sampling, and a different sax solo. That version would have made this reissue a MUST BUY!"
+2,"Wow, what a Gym!!","This was the best investment we have made. My son as well as my husband and I love toys and love to play outside. We wanted something that our 2 yr old could play on and enjoy for hours. Well, this is IT! He enjoys swinging, and playing ""boat"". This has been a great joy and it's so durable. Amazing!!!!"
+2,Just What I wanted!,"My husband and I decided to by a swing set for our very active daughters 2nd B-day. While the price is kind of steep, its a lot better than $500 and more for the lumber ones that would take days to build or the cheap metal ones that will rust within the next year. So, I believe we made the best decision. Plus our daughter just loves it. And it should last a very long time."
+2,Great Play!,My toddler loves his climber. The slides kept his attention the most. It wasn't that difficult to put together once we figured out which way we wanted it facing.
+2,This is a MUST have!!!,"We purchased this swingset for our 2 year old and he absolutely LOVES it! We love the fact that it is durable and safe. When our older son who is not 14 years old was little, we tried the fancy wooden fort type swingset andthe only thing we accomplished was spending a lot of money because the wood cracked and within 2 years it was junk. This swingset was made to last and will be around for a long time I think."
+2,My son loves this swingset!,"We bought this for our 17 month old son. I put a Little Tikes Snug N Secure Swing in place of one of the regular swings. Every night my son runs straight for his swing. He is still too smaill for the climber, but I think he will enjoy this for many years to come.Assembly was a breeze, it took my husband about 20 minutes. the toughest part was figuring out the rope ladder.I highly recommend this toy!"
+1,Hope you have better luck,I am a stay at home mother and I was really excited to see this product when it came out. I thought that this would have something for both my boys. To my surprise neither one of them was to thrilled with this climber/swing set. The swings are used rarely and I've hardly seen them use the climber. The whole thing is very sun faded after only a year and the platforms for the slides are kinda flimsy. Honestly I expected more from Little Tikes. We have some great toys from that company but this one didn't work out for our family.
+2,Excellent choice for all age groups,"We bought this for our son when he was 2 years old and now he's 5 and won't use any other swing set. I thought he would like a wooden one that was bigger, but he gets so much enjoyment from this one and it's durable, was easy to assemble (even for my husband) and he gets hours of enjoyment from it. We did anchor it into the ground because I was afraid it would tip over as he got older, but it works just fine and we're all happy, even mom!"
+2,Quickly outgrown - best for 1-3 year olds,"I purchased this climber/swing for my 2 year old twin daughters (a couple years ago). We have a large Cedar Works wooden play structure (highly recommended - no splinters!) purchased for their older brother but I thought they would need a smaller transitional climber. I was wrong. They wanted to play with big brother so went right for the wood play structure. They all still use this occasionally (ages 3.75, 3.75 and 7 now) but it is pretty small for them. I would suggest this for 1-3 year olds and only if they don't have an older sibling and bigger play structure to entice them. It is low to the ground, providing easy access to a new walker. It went together quickly and relatively easily and has held up very well, even with a 7 year old climbing on the roof."
+1,The Principle of Relativity,"I'm not happy with this book at all. I'm not a scientist outside of the field of information technology and I want something to explain Einstein's theories that I could read. I read such a book when I was young. It's out of print, but you can purchase it on Amazon used. It's entitled ""Relativity: The Special and the General Theory--A Clear Explanation that Anyone Can Understand"" by Albert Einstein.That did it for me, this book put me to sleep."
+1,"Great, but un-true",I think the theory is flawed. A giant goat with a big magnet is responsible for gravity. That's until the goats keeper takes it away for milking and then there's no gravity.
+1,One Thumb Up and One Thumb Down,"This movie seemed a bit okay. I got the story and everything, but there were some minor parts that really didn't make any sense at all. Well basically, it is about an ""Everyday"" Joe who ends up being ""BEST BUDS"" with the popular boy in highschool after the Vietnam war. Well, the story ended up being a ""Happy"" ending, but some of the parts tends to be a little bit on the psychotic side. Like as if the story was pulling you into thinking that the friends were lovers or that they had a few glasses and what not. NOTE: It is a good movie to watch, but expect to be a little confused in some parts (especially in the bathroom scenes). Although, the movie did have a good opening song..."
+1,Disappointing,"The book was one of the most funny I've read, and the film just didn't do it justice. One improvement is that Sonny's character is much sweeter and more likeable in the film than in the book, but the finer points of the story have been lost. The part about the beard, for example, which wasn't just very touching, and funny, but incredibly shocking to someone born in 1964 and had never known a time when beards were downright subversive! All the actors were excellent--but more of the book could have been written into the film.Also, to a previous reviewer, the time frame of the story is in the early '50's--they were NOT returning from the Vietnam War! The Korean War was in the early '50's; the Vietnam War didn't begin till 1964!"
+2,Classic flick with all the trimmings,"Its hard to say that this movie was awesome, but it was close. I enjoyed the performances of the actresses more than the plot. AS strange as this may seem, each of the stars, possed skills that set them apart from the others. Anita Mui gave an outstanding performance with her talents using the sword. Not to say that Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung gave there best to make this movie a classic. But the movie dragged at points. THe women made the movie worth the view!"
+2,Executioners,"The overall story was great,I was happy to hear Anita Mui's music in this movie.Editing denied us the pleasure in Heroic Trio."
+1,Horrible movie,"I being a big Michele Yeoh fan ordered this Dvd because I couldn't find it to rent anywhere.I hoped that It would be good because I fugured, hey, If she's in it it can't be that bad. Boy was I wrong! The plot is weak and the story is bizarre. If you know whats good for you rent it first if can, if you can't don't buy this dvd."
+1,two hours of my life I'll never get back,"I don't know what it is about this movie, but it's horrible. That's a particularly sad thing to say after Heroic Trio is one of the best Hong Kong movies in a long time. I'm not sure if I'm annoyed with Michelle Yoeh's prolonged death or her prolonged presence with nothing to do for the rest of the movie, or the fact that the husband is killed 20 minutes into the movie.It's not just that this is one of the dumber Hong Kong movies I've seen, it's also that it had a potential to be really great. It has great stars, it's a sequel to an amazing movie and it just falls flat. Too many places where nothing's happening, dumb jokes, awful musical montages and the fight scenes don't excite me.Nothing really to recommend in this movie. I suppose if you are a diehard fan of Anita Mui, Michelle Yoeh or Maggie Cheung (whose better in Green Snake) watch it, but be prepared to be disappointed."
+1,A disappointment,"If you want a cheap thin shirt that likely will not last a dozen washings then this is the shirt for you.Be aware that Amazon has a $3.99 plus $0.99(per item) return shipping fee.Is all Bill Blass stuff this ""quality""?"
+2,Very Pleased,Very pleased with the 3 I bought. Good looking with or without a neck tie.Nice cotton blend fabric.Great Price.
+1,Value for money - fair,"I have this in all 3 colors, and only the blue color looks fine. The other two colors, I don't think I would like to wear to office where I am a mid-manager level. Reason being that the fabric is a blend hence thinner than the normal 100% cotton shirts that I prefer. Looking at the retail price of the shirt, I was expecting something better."
+1,Mindless Over Murder,"I purchased the Tory Spelling x2 from Amazon and have watched ""Mind Over Murder"" which is a really boring movie. There is absolutely no suspense. The movies spends 90% of its time with a silly ridiculous plot and at the end when they tried to up the suspense it was a disappointment as well. I'll try watching House Sitter and see if that is more interesting but I doubt if I would even watch ""Mind Over Murder"" for a second viewing because it is really really ""mindless over murder"". P.S. I usually watch and enjoy Lifetime Movies especially the thrillers but this one is so bad. Too bad."
+2,Superb music for relaxation,I bought this CD having previously purchased Nick Kemp's spoken word CDs. The music on this CD takes you on a deeply relaxing journey and is ideal for anyone who wants to destress or simply likes ambient trance style music!
+2,Just Anothr Kid,I loved this book and the way Torey Hayden treats these special children. I have read all of her books and liked every one.She just have been put on this earth for what she does for these children. Excellent writing.
+2,a book about accepting all of us,"I disagree with the other reviewer. I think the title describes this book beautifully, because the alcoholic adult in the story WAS ""just another kid"" and that's the way Hayden treated her. I found this a deeply moving book. It is easy to love and want to help small children, even difficult ones. It is harder to have the same kind of feelings for adults. That Hayden showed so well that adults are ""just other children"" was beautifully done, I thought."
+2,"Great book, well written.","Awakens awareness to children who are different. Will recommend this book to anyone. Torey Hayden has done it again, great writer."
+2,It's Great!,"It's about a special classroom of only a few children. They have all kinds of different problems and together they make progress. It is not always success stories, but that's good. It's real. It's mostly about Ladbrooke, a volunteer who has a child in the class and Ladbrooke is the one who gets the most out of the class. It is an interesting book."
+2,Always a Classic Thriller t.v. series,I am completely happy with purchasing the Silk Stalkings t.v. series season one through six. I am looking forward to more of the t.v. series to come out on dvd. This has been one of my favorite thriller/crime investigation shows from all the ones I have watched. It is a classic. Hopefully Silk Stalkings will release more dvds on Amazon.
+1,"""Please Check Disc""","I had an error message ""Please Check Disc"" when I attempted to play Disc 2, episodes 9-12. Everything else in Season 4 was okay.I notified the manufacturer that Silk Stalkings Season 4, Disc 2 was defective. They sent me a replacement which was Season Two, Disc 4. I notified them by email about a week ago that they sent me the wrong replacement. My email was not acknowledged.Hopefully they won't hold me accountable for their errorIf I receive the correct replacement I will rate the series 4 stars, otherwise, my 1 star rating will be it."
+1,ME Me Me Me Me Me Me,"What an incredible disappointment! Is one star as low as I can go? Nothing, lots and lots of nothing, is what this book contains. Unless you like to read, over and over again, the words Me, I, My, Me, I, I and Oh yes, ME, don't bother. Where is the Beef? I have never seen such a narcissistic endeavor. It was a total waste of money and expectation. The hype I received from the E-Zine Queen convinced me I should buy this book. That's the one and only chance she had to gain my respect. It seems a club of mutual admirers got together and decided to endorse this shallow, boring fake. What a shame. Count me out of this network of self admirers. I have been robbed."
+2,"Inspiring, practical and it works!","Having had the opportunity to work with Stephanie before this book came out, I really didn't think I'd find anything new. I was wrong! Stephanie's story speaks to lots of women (and men) who will be able to see a way to overcome adversity. But the real ""meat"" of this book comes in the extremely useful tools and exercised that if used, will put you on your own success path. Thanks Stephanie!"
+2,I love this book - couldn't put it down!,"I love this book - couldn't put it down! It's a quick read, yet it's filled with information that will help you transform your business and your life.If you own a small business then you need to read this book. Owning a successful business *and* having a life outside your business is not just a pipe dream - you can really make it happen and Stephanie will show you how."
+2,For the youth workers out there,"To all my fellow youth workers out there- this is a must see!!! Very honest film, tells it how it is, no sugar coating. You can use it as a tool to explain to the older generation why the youth are acting the way they are, and why they are so put off by organized relegion- and what they can do about it. Must see for parents of teens/students who want their kids involved in churches and faith communities."
+2,amazing pop,"From the lilting ukulele intro of ""Slumberland"" to the driving bounce of ""Guy Fawkes Day"" this EP is definitely a pop must-have. It has intelligent, clever lyrics and fantastic music all wrapped up in a voice that whispers venom disguised as sweet nothings. There isn't a bad song on this album. It left me wanting more! The surprise cover of ""Another Day"" stuck in my head for days. I hope to hear a full-length CD soon."
+1,A Good Surprise and a Let Down!,"I had seen the Batman video years ago on youtube where he battled the Joker, Predator, and Aliens. That led me to this movie Hunter/Prey, since the leading actor had played Batman in that video years ago. I read some of the reviews and thought, ""What the heck!"" Unfortunately, this movie was a waste. It had tones of the old Dennis Quaid movie Enemy Mine, but sadly it didn't have the heart that movie did. The plot was silly and the acting was terrible. It's one of those movies where it's not bad enough to turn off, but when you do finish watching it, you'll wish you hadn't wasted the time. There was potential, but I would guess the writing is to blame in this circumstance. As far as Sleep Dealer, it wasn't anything to write home to mom about, but out of the two it was definitely the better movie. I actually found parts of it interesting and even thought the ending was somewhat silly, I felt better about the experience on this one."
+1,Way too religious,"I was looking for a book about dolphins, sharks and fish as a primer for my kids prior to our trip to Sea World. While this book has some nice photos and some interesting facts about sea life, it is also filled with religious propaganda -- which is fine if that's what you're looking for, but I wasn't and now I seriously regret the purchase. I think the description should have been much more clear about the preaching contained in the book - the single reference to ""God"" was an insufficient warning."
+2,The Best of 1999,"A must-have book for anyone who loves beautiful interiors. If you are an interior designer, or are looking for a gift for someone who loves to design - this is it! Stunning photographs enhance the work of the talented designers featured in this enjoyable and useful book."
+2,"Wonderful, stylish","I love this book and must disagree with another customer who reviewed it saying that obviously the magazine had nothing to do with it. I know one of the featured designers, who confirmed that he was chosen by the magazine editor to appear in the book. And the long bok introduction is written by the editor in chief herself."
+1,SIGNATURE STYLE,"I found this book to be extremely boring. While the pictures were done well, the content was way too traditional and museum-like. The rooms didn't look like anyone could live in them, and that the furniture ought to be slipcovered in plastic like some of our Grandparents homes."
+1,Signature Style,"I subscribe to Traditional Home magazine and have purchased their other books. Signature Style was a terrible disappointment. It lacks the interesting, informative style for which they are known. Pictures and text are below par. Gives you the feeling this was done by some other entity who dashed it off without much thought. Save your money."
+1,signature style,"i was very dissappointed in this book. nothing new or fresh. photography is really unispiring. too tradtional and old fashioned, nothing innovative here."
+1,unhappy,Don't waste your money on these unless you have an old computer. They will not fit over the keys on newer models.
+1,Oil Field Chemicals misses the mark,"The book ""Oil Field Chemicals"" is limited to superficial generalizations and lists of chemicals without a critical review or insights into chemical interactions. It is a diappointment to anyone looking for an in-depth coverage of oilfield chemicals."
+1,BIG NAMES/POOR RESULTS,Sorry BUT this entire production left me coldabsolutelyZERO WARMTH OR PASSIONVIEWED IT TWICE AND THEN HAPPILY SOLD IT
+2,A magnificent performance,"The sheer nobility of the 'Presentation of the Rose' scene and the trio of the three excellent sopranos toward the end of the opera brought tears to my eyes. Those two scenes alone are worth the DVD price, but equally good are the Baron's voice and his appearance. In fact, there's not a mediocre voice in the opera that I can put a finger on. The orchestra performs quite well; it's a pleasure to watch the conductor's virtuosic movements.All in all, a great team work. A winner CD even for a non-opera fan."
+2,mis information,"The only information that should be corrected, is that JEAN lived in Temple City and not Arcadia. The house is still there, on Golden West, about a block north of the park and City Hall!"
+2,Different Recast on Aristotle's and Adler's work,"The book is a recast of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics which was summarized ih Mortimer Adler's Time of Our Lives. What James O'Toole does well is to weave his personal story and struggles with these issues in a language and context of today. I found this personal view refreshing and move Aristotle's theory to a very practical level. The book is clearly aimed at baby boomers, like himself, who are struggling with meaning and unfulfilled career aspirations. Personally, O'Toole's writing got me to think more about the question of whether all vices are ""fun and exciting"" and all virtue is ""boring"". The book is easy to ready and allows one to access easily Aristotle's important writings. I recommend it for anyone struggling with these issues.P.B.Boston, MA"
+1,It doesen't worth it...,This is a book where the author tells about his own expirience on self therapy in order to accept the fact that he isn't as good as he would like to be in his professional area (despite he thinks he is teaching how to run a good life - i.e. finding hapiness despite you don't have the recognition that you would like in your professional area). Perhaps it can be helpful for someone who doesen't have a grate consciousness about him/herself and/or face the same problem of the author.
+1,Sorry this one is boring,"Figured it had potential to be funny. But is wasn't, and not very interesting. Can't reccomend this movie to anyone."
+1,horrible film,Please dont waste a second of your life watching this film. Roy Lichtenstien's brilliants starts and ends on the cover.
+1,not as great as,"not as great as i thought. brought it because it was costing me $10 per tube. have been applying it for about 3 weeks now and saw little difference. you have to keep reapplying the gel to get some type of a result. i had used other products just once for about 6 months and they had worked much better - buy the more expensive stuff (maxforce or advion), dont go for their price!"
+2,Combat really combats German roaches,"From holidays in a Near East country I brought back spices which were contaminated by coakroaches. For over half a year I tried everything to get the roaches out of my house. No remedy helped really and I got desperated in the end. Then I came across ""COMBAT"" and since 2 weeks of using the product the number of insects is going rapidly down. There is hope that COMBAT will destroy the roaches completely."
+2,good short novels,"This is a collection of Forsyth's short stories. They are thrillers with political background to some extent. They sometimes have some comical scenes as well. I like 'The Emperor', because I think it's a twisted version of ""The Old Man and the Sea""."
+2,Forsyth at his best,"This is the first book of short stories I read by this author, I enjoyed the twist in all. I always loved reading him and cannot wait for another book. I have almost his entire collection."
+1,Waylon and friends,This DVD is not good. It's to short 43min. and including many songs in playback. To much talk and few songs.
+2,Very enjoyable listening for a long time to come,"ALthough I'm not a huge Kristofferson fan, I heard a few tracks on the local FM station and decided to give this cd a try. (Thanks to the previous reviews here also).I'm glad I spent the $$$. The cd as a whole creates a mellow mood. The lyrics aren't over wrought by the performers. I think the producer did a wonderful job of maintaining an overall feel without restricting the artists own styles.There are a few tracks I'm not fond of (very subjective) but I know that I will listen to this cd many times over the next decade. With our ability to create our own playlists for ipods etc., I don't see the point in quibbling over a few tracks. How often are there 15/18 songs on a cd that you truly enjoy?"
+1,Awful. Better tributes and far better renditions available,"Start with ""Willie Nelson Sings Kris Kristofferson."" Better yet, get anything recorded by Kris, himself, until the last decade or so. Despite having a voice that ""sounds like a frog,"" as he once put it, the early versions are best by Kristofferson, because nobody else conveys the same feelings or sings his lyrics with such expressiveness as he does. Even his performances are just too rote in live performance or later rerecordings, though."
+2,If I could erase 2 tracks this would be five stars.,"Number one, Russell Crowe need to stick to acting. He can't sing. (Well, Kris can't either but at least his voice has something that holds on to you.)Number two, Brian McKnight on Bobby McGee?? That's just plain w-r-o-n-g. I can't stand to listen to it.Otherwise, the rest of it is just fantastic."
+1,Lackluster CD,"The music was very disappointing. I should have trusted my instincts when I listened to the clips, but I had high hopes for this much-anticipated CD. Save your money!"
+2,No paradise in Hawaii,"Matt is off to Hawaii for a vacation -- or is it? Wiley old Mac is up to his tricks again to get more mileage out of his agents. This story finds Matt pitted against an old adversary called, ""Monk"" that has a grudge. Matt wins the girls, battles the bad guys -- Russian and Chinese, and some from his own agency. Donad Hamilton does it again as he keeps you guessing with a plot that constantly thickens. Great reading."
+1,Incompatible with Kindle,"Make sure you view the sample first. Most of the characters particular to Spanish and linquistics show up as gibberish and on most pages the formatting seems to be lost. It is obvious that no one at the publisher even glanced at this to see if it worked when it was converted. Amazon can share responsibility. At the time of this review Kindle developers are still exclusively Anglo-centric. I hope they eventually see the value in adding some foreign language support (yes, Amazon, there are some people that read Spanish in the United States...)."
+1,almost useless,"If this isn't ueless, it's certainly misleading. Read the previous review, and don't bother downloading it for your Kindle."
+1,Buyer Beware - Another Rip-off,"Buyer Beware - Another Rip-off. An hour ago I thought that I was buying this dictionary. What I received instead on my AmazonKindle was The New Oxford American Dictionary. This is not the first times that I have been cheated like this, but I assure you that it will be the last!"
+1,Weak,"Yes, I'm a zombie fan, both real and pseudo. Still, this book is a bit of a snore.Now if the book is about people in survival mode instead, then Moody doesn't seem to understand individual differences and the broad range of ""fight or flight"" reactions at all. All I can figure is that his characters must reflect his own truncated response. And where are the characters with the truly good problem-solving skills? Weak.This was like the time I saw the ""Blair Witch Project"" and was puzzled when the characters kept wandering around in circles. I'm an urbanite and still I kept thinking, ""Why don't you just follow the river back?"" In ""Autumn"" because the evolving zombies seemed to best orient toward noise, I kept thinking ""Why don't you just come up with some sort of simple missile device to create noise and distract these suckers?"" Molotov cocktail, anyone?Real or pseudo, there are much better zombie stories out there."
+2,New zombie books,"This is an awesome novel. It reminds me of Julie Rayzor Romance, Adevnture, Zombies. Both are good books. Even for a first person novel there are a lot of ""I""s. I did this. I saw that. Other than that it is interesting. Julie Rayzor is first person also.."
+2,Scary goodness,"This is a Christmas gift for my friend and I glad to say she was very pleased with her gift. After reviewing great comments and the books popularity, it wasn't a hard decision to order it but I was very satisfied with the sellers personable note on the receipt and their speedy delivery. I would highly recommend this seller to anyone."
+1,ZZZZZZZZZZ,I've got one word for you: BORING! Just the thought of reading several sequels to this snooze-fest is enough to make me drowsy.
+1,Eh Is All I Can Really Muster,"When i first read the plot for this book, it sounded good. Maybe not original in the Zombie genre (i'v only found Sandman Slim Kill The Dead original in the genre). But god i did not expect it to kill me with boredom. I am a avid reader but i had to push myself to finish this book, it was slower than the undead it chronicled. Also i didn't care by the end of the book which of the main charters died...i was actually hoping for it . The mere thought of trying to read the others in the series... frightens me. Unless David Moody's style of writing changes and actually gets some life to it...i wont be reading further novels from him."
+1,Repeated phrases are annoying.,"This book series gets annoying. Every character in the book is a whining sissy. The author repeats a few phrases more times than I would like to read. The lack of creative writing along with the characters whining, irritates me. If you like zombie novels were everyone sits around and sobs about how pathetic and confused they are. Then this is your novel. This book is bad, but it has some good qualities. The second book (the city), however, is just more of the same and worse. I'm 100 pages into The City, and I feel like a chump for giving this publisher more of my money. In both books there has been the introduction of more than a hundred characters, and out of all of them not one is going on a zombie killing rampage.Autumn doesn't compare to other great zombie adventures like Day By Day Armageddon or Tooth and Nail.This is one story that isn't worth the time or money."
+2,Different,"I wasn't expecting what I got with this book. Rather than an all out zombiefest, this turned out to be more of a character study. I was really drawn into the story by the end though. I have a feeling you'll either love this book or hate it though."
+2,"As good as Walking Dead, with more content...","and less pictures... seriously, this is great ...no, the best zombie fiction I have ever read, and close to as good as i could expect any to be. Stop pandering to Brian Keene and his awful, tripe, totally-out-of-touch ""Rising"" series and start reading these, you won't be sorry. The difference is as that between harlequin romance and The Master and Margarita..."
+1,Not the best in zombies,"I was very excited about reading this book, especially knowing it was a series. The hope to carry characters through a cataclysm is one that intreges me. Unfortunatly, although the concept around the story is a good one, the characters are incredibly unsympathetic. They are either bickering or whining, even close moments when you feel that they are going to connect it turns into a confronation. At the end I really didn't care if they lived or died.And the language is unbelievably harsh, yes, I don't mind the occasional f-bomb, but at times it seemed unrelenting. If you agree with this review and have read the other books and Mr Moody's writing style has changed please let me know."
+1,Autumn,"I really tried to like this book. I probably made it halfway.The book dragged and was quite boring. In an attempt to make the zombies ""different"", I thought the author failed miserably. I kept waiting for something to happen and... nothing. One reviewer said the last 75 pgs were great. Huh?I couldn't keep the characters straight, I ended up taking notes. That being said.... the characters were hateful. Nothing redeeming whatsoever. E very page (just about) kept asking.... are you okay?It was odd how close they got to the zombies.... even bringing one into their refuge without knowing if they were contagious.Lastly, it always amazes me that during TEOTAWKI nobody really cares about their lost ones (except one guy). If my family were across the ocean, you bet your butt I'd be looking for a row boat.I have no intent to read a sequel.... I really don't care what happens to these morons."
+1,ehhhhhhhh...,"I kept waiting for something interesting to happen, and it really never did. There was a total lack of character development, and even less plot development. I'm buying the second book to see if the characters die.."
+2,Really Liked This,"Despite some less than stellar reviews I bought this book. I got a chapter or so into it and thought it sounded familiar. I had seen the movie. I really liked the book. I liked that it moved slowly. I think if real people faced such a scenario, they would experience the same disconnect: disbelief in the situation and the idea that rescue would come if you just stayed put and waited. Deciding on your own what to do would be a difficult decision, especially in the face of pressure from others.Moody's story slowly built up to the final confrontation. Anticipating some horrible climax is, to me, good horror. Even after having seen the movie, as I read the story I wanted to put it down. I couldn't. I wanted to see what would happen.I'm hooked. I'll read more of his books."
+1,A Prosaic Sleepy Season,"David Moody has written a hyper-realistic apocalyptic zombie survival thriller - not simply a knock off text of popular zombie movies, but a strongly character driven book.Three Characters who are so obtuse and dull, and written in the same first person voice as to be indistinguishable from either each other or the 3rd party intermittent narrator.Virtually nothing happens in this book - sure most of humanity is wiped out, and eventually rises in mass - but readers know how that goes; getting a hyper realistic look into the psyche of three nearly identical characters isn't that interesting - and certainly doesn't warrant 200 pages.Maybe as an American reader I expect more from both my zombie thriller and its protagonists, than several trips to the grocery store, lots of soup being consumed, and one brief chapter of massed zombies at the barricades."
+2,Zombie fiction at its finest,"First of, if your looking for cheap ""blood and gore"" zombie thrills, don't even finish reading this review. However, if you're looking for a griping story that focuses on the human condition in the aftermath of a global catastrophe, you've to the right place. David Moody is rising star in this genre, and if you read this book, you'll see why. The accurate portrayals of ordinariy people in this crisis is shockingly real. While the British spelling of some words may throw a few readers off, this book is fresh take on a worn out genre.Spread the infection."
+1,Plodding lack of action,"Nothing happened from beginning to end. No action, certainly no bloody zombie action. It was like ohhhh the dead have risen lets try and stay away from them if we can."
+1,Total Piece of Cr*p,"Worst novel I've read in a long time, and I'm tolerant on sci-fi. No wonder it was rejected for years by editors and then, oh dear, downloaded by people by who have not read much when the author self-published it.This book is a piece of cr*p, with characters who mostly hate one another, and then most of them die. Much of story is these idiots who hang around a building, yelling at one another, then die. So you get to know a few characters, and then they're dead in a few pages.Gawd. There was not one single character I liked. I actually hoped they would all get keeled and recuse me from this poor excuse of a story."
+1,A British Zombie tale....,"I read a lot of Zombie books, some good, some bad. ""Autumn"" is in the latter category, it is slow too get moving and the British terminology is off putting. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this book."
+1,WTF?,"I don't understand is this book made of gold or gasoline? Why the hell does it cost sooo much? Does the author David Moody come to your home and actually read the book to you? When you order this book do you get 25 copies? I have many more questions about this book, but I don't wish or want to waste my time. Hope this review helps, maybe when I get back from overseas, get out of the military, sell my home or first born just maybe I will be able to afford such a luxurious book. This explains why the local library doesn't have the book."
+1,Not for me,"At first when I realized this book had been taken up my a mainstream publisher I thought great I will definitely give this one a chance since I am a huge fan of everything zombie related.I do regret buying this book. It's not often that I have regrets about something I have purchased but this is one of those times.The story is nothing special or in fact, new. The writing reads amateurish and when I was finished reading I knew I definitely would NOT go any further into this series.For fans of the genre, if you are looking for action stay away. This book was rather mundane and boring."
+1,Struggling to find fresh meat,"Here's how to make a good idea go bad in about 300 pages: sloppy and repetitive writing, careless characterization, zombies that aren't scary, and a story that shambles around as aimlessly as one of the undead it describes.For an example of this, see David Moody's 'Autumn,' a book which starts out strong, promising a fresh spin on the zombie story but delivering something stale and dull.I'll say this much - it's refreshing to read a first book in a series and be left with no desire to continue reading the rest. Life's too short to read bad books, and 'Autumn' was enough for me."
+1,Not Like Romero,I didn't care for this one very much. The zombies weren't very scary and the whole thing just kind of fell into a rut.
+1,Abysmal,"I was quite disappointed after reading Autumn. Maybe it was the large anticipation I had incorporated when purchasing the book, thinking that post-apocalyptic scenarios were ""my kind of thing"" (and they still are). However, Moody's book was very poorly written. Not only did I encounter numerous grammatical mistakes, but there was absolutely no connection with the characters. It was almost like, ""here are the characters, now you must try and relate to them and follow through with their overly obvious situations."" I felt no sympathy with Carl's death, or any other middle school -written events that occurred. Overall, this was a terrible book in the sense that there was no captivation whatsoever. Although the abysmal stance of Autumn, Moody is an amateur, and will hopefully progress in later writings."
+1,Disappointment is mine,"I am mad at myself for wasting ten bucks on this book! The plot was slower than a turtle swimming in a pool full of yogurt. The characters were boring and I never felt any connection to any of them. The zombies were equally as boring. I grew weary of the snarky way the characters were in the beginning, when they were all still in the one depressing building together. I expected things to pick up after Emma, Mike and Carl struck out on their own but that didn't happen either.One of the best series I've read (zombie themed) was the ""As the World Dies"" trilogy by RhiannonFrater. Those books were fast paced, full of action and intrigue and the characters were interesting. Plus it also made you think about how mankind really WOULD react if some similar apocalypse occurred. I CARED about the characters in that story and immediately downloaded the second and third books in this series after reading the first. I WON'T be doing that with the ""Autumn"" series."
+1,Chrome Revolving Shoe Tree,The slots for shoes are too close. You can't put more than 3 pair on each tier.
+2,Great but you will see the dirty soles :-),"The shoe rack is good. It looks nice and easy to assemble. It is also easy to adjust according to the shoe sizes.I have couple of concerns. One - As other people have mentioned, it is not very easy to put on the big shoes. It is very comfortable to put in my kids and my wife shoes. However, when I hang my shoes, I have literally squeeze them in. Second - When you put all the shoes, you will see the back of the shoes for the ones hanging on the front. The pictures never show the tree with all the shoes filled in, so I never realized that it does not look as beautiful as shown in the pictures."
+2,Whitney Design 2134 Chrome Revolving 4-tier shoe tree,What a wonderful product. Very sturdy and easy to assemble. We keep it in the garage and each child has a tier for their shoes. They place their shoes on the tree before entering the house. Helps keep floors clean from clutter.
+1,Rickety and cheap,"I thought this thing was great when I first bought it... then I used it for a few months. The stem now always lilts to one side, so that it leans against the wall of my closet, or toward the door. It also doesn't turn easily after a while. This is just one of those crap pieces that works out of the box, but wasn't built to last. Buyers beware!"
+1,Not satisfied.,"I recently bought this shoe rack for my husband but after hanging the shoes, the rack started to wobble. It is not standing as it should, I have to rest it against the wall"
+1,Be Careful!,"I bought one of these shoe racks and some of the parts were made out of plastic. My rack lasted about two months before it bagan to fall apart. The stem, shoe holders, bottom and handle were chrome metal, but the spacers between tiers that keep your rack from wobbling were plastic and broke off. I just threw mine in the trash. I wear a women's size 9-1/2 to 10 and could not fit 6 shoes on each tier. I also had problems with the distance between tiers. Some of my shoes hung too low and kept me from adding shoes underneath. This rack may be better made than mine, but you need to check it out."
+2,Simply GREAT,"This is exactly what I needed. I bought 2 and couldn't be happier. Keeps my shoes up off the ground, visible and neat. Love the use of space vertically. This is a well-made, sturdy, space saving shoe-a-holic's friend!"
+2,Nice space saver,The base and the vertical poll are really good quality. The rotating holders are ok. Currently they look great.
+2,It is a Christmas gift.,The shoe tree is a gift. All I know is that it came in a box with a picture of a shoe tree on it.
+2,My shoes problem is solved... I bought 3 and love them,"I bought one then bought 2 more. They are simple to put together and sturdy/heavy enough to hold my shoes. I didnt think that tennis shoes would fit, but they did. Everything except boots..."
+2,Great shoe organizer,"I bought this one in addition to a smaller shoe tree. It helps to keep the shoes organized, shoes are more visible than other types of shoe organizers. The product is well built. I've had it for a few months now and it's held up as promised."
+1,"Love the idea, but not the result","I loved the idea of having all my shoes on a tree that I could spin around, but the end result was messy. It was weird having the soles of my shoes facing outwards. Wherever I put the tree seemed like a dirty place. I replaced the tree with drop-front clear plastic shoe boxes that I love."
+2,Great for my shoes,"This is a great shoo rack. It organizes my cluttered shoes and with its revolving functionality, I can easily find my shoes whenever I need them."
+2,great for the wife,This shoe tree holds enough shoes to get the shoes off of the floor and on to a convenient carousel. The construction is sturdy & was easy to assemble.
+2,"Functional, practical and looks nice","I have tried many different ways to store my very large array of shoes and this product is the best. It holds many shoes and takes up very little space in my closet. This is actually the second time I have purchased the shoe tree as I decided I needed another one for my other closet. It is very easy to find the shoes I need as the rack revolves and displays all of the shoes nicely. One can adjust the different tiers to accommodate different styles of shoes - pumps, flats, flip flops and varying heights of heels. Easy to keep clean and the base is solid. I have tried other brands [ from Bed, Bath & Beyond] but they were flimsy and the entire tree kept falling over as the base was not solid enough, so buyers beware of these cheap imitations! I definitely recommend this product- get a few!"
+1,came without proper clamps,I purchased the item as a gift for my wife. It seemed really good and sturdy when I took it out of the box. When I assembled it(which was very easy) I found that there was no bracket for one connecting section. The item is very unstable and has fallen over and broken apart several times. I have no response from the supplier on getting a new clamp.
+2,Great space saver,This product is a great space saver and easy to put together. I keep the rack in the garage by my car and grab shoes off it on the way to work and other places. The rack is smaller than I thought which is good. It does not take up much space and allows me to keep lots of shoes on the same rack. It's very sturdy so there is no worry about it tipping over or shoes falling off.
+2,Tall shoe Rack,This shoe rack wasn't hard to assemble and holds alot of shoes. I would recommend this product.It is tall if you are thinking of putting it in a closet. A walk out closet would be perfect. It doesn't look bad sitting out either.
+2,Love the shoe rack!,"My daughter has a lot of shoes. She used to just either leave them on the floor or would toss them in a empty laundry basket.The rack was easy to put together and so far have had no problems. It holds all of her shoes and takes up little space.The only drawback I saw was that you see the bottoms of the shoes and you wouldn't want to put heavier shoes all on one side.We are very pleased and if the needs again arises, I will buy another one. I am glad I bought it."
+2,"does what it says, and does it well.","I wear large shoes, mens size 14 U.S.A. so I have to use every other spot, but it still works great! before I got this shoes littered my room because I ran out of slots under my bed. I didnt want to get rid of shoes because I color coordinate (fashionable, [...]). If I had more room, i woulld order a second one of these bad boys to sit next to the other one. too bad i dont =("
+2,"Nice, sturdy and useful","This is a really great buy. I saw a similar one while out shopping but thought I could find it cheaper-Amazon was the same price, but I think the one on Amazon is much better quality than the one I was looking at, as this one is very heavy and sturdy-the other seemed quite flimsy. I'm terrible at assembling things, but this couldn't have been easier and had good, easy to follow directions. It's a nice height, very level and sturdy and will be useful for many years to come, possibly my whole life-we'll see."
+2,Essentials Revoling 4-tier Shoe tree. Chrome,I purchased the shoe tree for my Mom for Christmas. She loved it. Its a space saver. It handled 14 pair of shoes no problem.
+2,The best shoe rack,I got more than what I expected. This awesome shoe rack can hold exactly 24 pairs at it says in the description. Shoe lovers have to consider this item. It is very user friendly and stable and you can hide it in the closet or even at the corner of your room. Very good buy :)
+1,Not sturdy,Not sure why people like this product...I cannot get it to not wobble.Maybe it's just me and I didn't put it together well....
+2,Better than expected,"This tree was much sturdier than I expected...no tipping over easily! Too bad you require more words, I'm not a wordy person."
+2,LOVE THESE!!!,"I bought 2 of these for both my husband and me. The review that said it was a little too small for men's shoes doesn't apply to us. My husband wears an average size 10 shoe and has no problem fitting several pairs of shoes on this rack. Assembly is very easy and once assembled, the shelves swivel so you can easily get to any shoe. It's also very sturdy and quite large. If I have to say anything negative at all, it would be that it's almost too big to put two of them in one 6 x 10 walk-in closet. Other than that, it is a perfect alternative to leaving shoes on the floor. I would definitely recommend this product."
+2,Does the job and the kids like it.,"Shoes were creating a mess on our garage floor so I purchased this unit. It works great, it is very sturdy/heavy. It was super easy to assemble (took less than 5 minutes) Fully assembled, it is pretty sturdy. It does wobble a tiny bit, but that may be because our floor is not even in the garage. The great thing is that it keeps the shoes off the floor and the kids like using it so they are more likely to put their own shoes away."
+2,"Just what I needed, holds ALL of my out of season shoes","Other than my boots for which I have a standing-tiered shoe rack, this shoe tree is perfect with enough room to let my 9.5 women's size shoes hang without hitting one another. It has a weighted bottom so that it doesn't fall over and I can easily use the handle on top to pull it out of my closet if I am thoroughly confused as to what pair to wear on a particular day. Definitely a must especially if you have a walk-in closet."
+2,Superb Instrumental CD.,The superb instrumental quality music and compositions of percy faith has truly immersed me to continue looking for all his complete albums.It gives me great satisfaction during my meditative moments to enjoy his quality music especially his two bouquet albums.enjoy!
+2,"Great, but...","The reviewer below is right on the money. In fact, the guitar solo he mentioned is, IMHO, the ALL-TIME WORST GUITAR SOLO ON RECORD! It's an unfortunate combination of impossibly awful taste and complete incompatibility with the song. (Actually there are TWO concurrent solos, each stepping all over the other, to make it even more obnoxious.) I'd love to be able to separate the tracks to pull the ugliness out and enjoy the music. Otherwise, some fine grooves though, and soulful singing from Mr. Williams..."
+2,Misnamed but tasty,"The unhappy reviewer has a point; this ramen is in no way spicy or Szechuan-like. However, it makes a great meal base, or eaten alone provided you spice it up yourself. Plus I can finally eat my favorite food without studiously avoiding the nutritional content label. Way more expensive than typical ramen, but then you pay more to avoid a coronary."
+2,I love SOKEN Ramen,"I think the Spicy Dragon is very good, although not that spicy, if you want something a little more spicy try the Wasabi with green tea noodles. This has been the only msg free and vegetarian ramen that I have been able to purchase in my local stores and now none of them carry it any longer. Thank god for the internet."
+1,Horrible!,"No preservatives, no MSG, also NO flavor, and NO spice! It was like eating plain ramen without any seasoning at all. If you're a vegan and you're looking for vegan snack foods, look somewhere else. This isn't worth the money."
+1,Inedible. Really wanted to like it.,"I would rather eat sticks or leaves from my yard. The noodles are awful, the broth is typical ramen broth. I bought a three cases of these because Nissin Choice ramen was discontinued at the supermarket and I wanted something a little more healthy because I eat ramen for breakfast often.I told my four coworkers I was going to throw out all the ramen and they all tried a packet. They all agreed it was the worst ramen they had ever tasted by far and wouldn't take it for free. I think I am going to donate it to the food bank, pity the homeless."
+1,this type of shopping will make the more comfortable and ha,we should be very much thankful for providing this type of shopping and making the life still more pleasent then before.
+1,its mostly piece of junk,"im usually a fan of sony walkmans,,,this one had the potential for greatness,but the design is sooo flawed, that the clip often comes off, sending the walkman flying and the batteries fly out. often times, when i pull the walkman out of my bag, the battery case has opened, and the batteries are out of the walkman, forcing me to reset my 10 preset stations. might seem trivial, but having had to reset the 10 stations probably 50 times in the few months ive owne the walkman, gets really annoying. good news is--given as many times as the clip has come undone sending the walkman flying--it takes a licking and keeps on ticking"
+1,Problem with Belt Clip,"I just purchased the SRF-M75PM and have had the same problem as everyone else with the belt clip coming off. I was jogging and the clip separated and the Walkman hit the pavement!As far as the unit as a radio is is awesome. Especially with the mega bass and pulse monitor.So if you run or jog, don't buy this unit.I called Sony and they have no fix for the problem. This Walkman is going back to the store."
+1,Battery Hatch - Button Location,"Yes, I had to tape my battery hatch shut too. Even then the hatch jiggled the batteries, turning it off and restting the time etc. I had high hopes for the design but the grip put my fingers over buttons that I kept accidentally pressing during runs."
+1,"Poor reception, flawed design","Had problems with the clip coming unattached from the unit. FM reception is mediocre, although probably on par with most walkman type devices of its class. Perhaps related to my unit in particular, but the socket connection became loose, making it possible to hear through only one channel."
+1,Not a 'SPORTS' walkman,This product is not typical of Sony quality. I can't believe that Sony can sell this product with a straight face. The problem is when you drop this walkman while running or excercising the batteries fly out and you lose all your preset stations. The clasp that holds the batteries in the radio is flimsy and not designed to sustain an average drop. The old Sony design use to have a heavy duty screw that locked the batteries in the walkman and you can drop it all day long without your batteries flying all over the place and losing your preset stations.Why did Sony re-design something that was already great ? There are many better Sports Walkmans out there. Don't buy this one.
+1,The CLip STINKS,"The flimsy belt clip does not work properly. It pops off continuously. My first time using this walkman while on a run, it popped off of my side three times and dropped to the floor. Currently this is worthless for the sports enthusiast."
+1,one big problem...,"this is a good chart with good design. but one major problem....the chart is printed on three boards. however, with the fabrics in between the boards, the measurements end up being off!!! so your child will be measured a fraciton of an inch short! i am going to try to return it. if not, then i will need to tape the boards CLOSER together."
+1,Disappointed,"I received the dishes to find that although they are the same style & design as my collection, they are lighter in color and lighter in weight, slightly smaller dinner plate and manufactured in a different country than my orignal 8 pc set that I purchased locally. I received the dishes with two broken cups and one broken dinner plate. I was truely disappointed, but decided not to return them as I felt I would just receive a similar product. I will ask more questions the next time I order additional pc for my set."
+2,Nonstop Intrigue,"Wow! I couldn't stop watching this well-written, well cast, fabulously performed movie. From the opening moments until the credits rolled, it blew my eyes out. McAvoy is obviously the best known actor to Americans, but the entire cast was STUNNING. Even those with small parts were entirely believable and added their piece to making this one incredible mini series. There was only one tiny misstep and that is why did the police shoot to kill the hitman when they could have taken him down without that? Ah, I guess the answer is that you wouldn't have had such a great time unraveling ""who dunnit!"""
+2,I LOVE this!,"Everything about this is amazing. The acting is amazing. The story is full of unpredictable twists and turns. Much, much, much better than the film remake! Though in fairness, the movie had only 2 hours to convey what the mini-series allowed to unfold over 6."
+2,A winner,"Well written, superbly cast, well acted, good ending -- a thinking Brit's thriller with newspaper reporters and editors as the heroes."
+2,Brits do it better again.,"I tend to purchase DVD's that star actors whom I admire and whose work I enjoy watching. Bill Nighy, McAvoy, Morrissey are but a few of them and do not disappoint. This miniseries is loaded with formidable British actors. The suspense is electric and the characterizations are crisp and often malevolent, which British espionage thrillers do so well. I highly recommend this one."
+2,"Superb, tightly-acted drama...","I wasn't familiar with this drama when I checked it out from the library but soon spent the majority of my Sunday watching this. Featuring a wonderful cast and well-written script, this political-media thriller won't disappoint. I would have given it 5 stars if the ending wasn't so frustrating, but then I suppose how else could have it ended? Definitely not predictable and will keep you guessing till the end. Please note there are 6 episodes, with 750 minutes (12.5 hours) total so be prepared to watch as you can give it your full attention or you will be at a loss when trying to keep track."
+2,State of Play,"These Miniseries are excellent, if you like sophisticated scripts, good acting, intelligent ambiance, this is for you. No one can beat the British on this genre."
+2,State of Play,A very interesting movie. The premise was exciting and the acting was well done. An early James McAvoy
+2,One of the Best,"This is one of the best things I've seen on television- ever. The story, the acting, the action, the filming- all first rate. I have to admit that I thought the end was a little contrived, but when I gave it more than a moment's thought, I realized that a man could be ""a woman scorned"" and end up shooting himself in the foot while trying to get revenge for the wrong done to him by others."
+1,Needs to be rated R,"This movie needs be rated R! The language was unbelievably bad and there were lots of passionate bedrooms scenes. Sex was brought up too many times to count. When one of the male characters makes reference to one of his body parts, we turned it off. There is also a gay character. Not sure what other characters say about him because we muted the conversation. My family and I were so disgusted. The story-line was good and interesting. Could have been such a good movie, but with all the other junk, we just couldn't get past it. VERY dissapointed!!!"
+2,Fabulous!!!,"This mini-series was jaw-dropping from beginning to end! If you like ""24"", you'll LOVE this..and I think it's better!"
+2,thrilling thriller,"This mini-series is a taut thriller that I recommend to anyone. It's no surprise that an American version is in the works. It is well written, the charcters are real, the choice of actors is perfect, and none of the dialogue is gratuitous. Very compelling TV."
+2,THIS HAS IT ALL- GREAT PIECE OF WORK!,"Action, suspense, politics, social commentary, great writing, great characters, great acting- there's nothing to dislike here.Any recounting of the plot would spoil the pleasures of watching it all unfold for the first time. And the pleasures hold up on repeated viweings- I've watched this 4 times in the last year.I highly recommend this DVD- and though I've not seen the truncated and Americanized remake, I know it can't compare to the original. So watch this one!"
+2,Excellent Series,"State of Play kept my attention every step of the way with well developed characters, action, and layered plot. It's one of the best dramas that I've ever seen on TV. Each turn and twist; each relationship; politics, journalism, or love interest keeps you guessing the next step. Great writing and great acting put this series at the top. Loved it!"
+2,Know your history!,"This is a great series for any Christian who would like to know more about the church. Schaff is an amazing writer giving us a theological and philosophical look at sound church history. This book will give the engaged reader sound and intelligent insight not only to know church hisory, but more importantly, a sense of its meaning and beauty."
+2,great book,"8 volumes of christian principles that have guided our lives in today's modern world. You will be amazed with the wealth of information, leadership, guidance that these 8 volumes provide. A must for anyone to read or have as a research source."
+1,Apollo Astronaut,"Trying to teach my students about space travel, and the purposes of wearing a space suit...this was much too small to use in a classroom. The details are nice but no one can see it. Overpriced and not worth it."
+2,Excellent bargain,This CD collection is an incredibly good bargain. The quality is superb and the selections were excellent as well. I am happy I ordered this.
+2,My wife loves it,I bought this for my wife for Christmas and she loves it. She used to wear it but no stores around us carry it anymore. Thank-you Amazon for having it for us.
+2,So perfect!,"I received this perfume for my birthday years ago and kind of forgot about using it. Then when I re-discovered it, I absolutely loved the fragrance. My husband kept saying ""What's that fragrance you have on? What are you wearing?"" It was always So De La Renta. Then I ran out!! Getting it for Christmas was super. And using Amazon is so convenient since we live in a small town where department stores are non existent."
+2,Great product!!!,"I love this product. It is a light fragrance. I rated this product a 5 because it has a great smell and it was very cheap. If you buy this product out of Macy, you will spend more."
+1,ILLUSTRATED--NOT?,I downloaded the free sample--there were NO illustrations! The text was not long & boring as other reviewers have said; Is the sample a bad representation?
+1,The Pictorial Key to the Tarot,"The title is completely misleading, the ""look at whats inside"" stopped before any graphics were displayed and for good reason, there are none.don't waste you $2.00"
+1,Really fragmented.,"I do not have this edition. I got from another publisher. Anyway, I will comment on the content. Really fragmented information. Gives only description of cards. The meaning is still very very vague. Any other tarot book will excel this."
+1,"Awkward, Difficult and Arduous","THE PICTORIAL KEY TO THE TAROT: BEING FRAGMENTS OF A SECRET TRADITION UNDER THE VEIL OF DIVINATIONLadies and Gentlemen,This is the MOST DIFFICULT to read book I have ever purchased in my life (and I purchase a LOT of books.) The references the author uses are ambiguous; trying to follow his train of thought and LEARN something is like trying to lift mercury with a fork. There are several GOOD books on the Tarot here on Amazon. Please believe me when I tell you: you'll do better picking ANY ONE of them over this book. In fact; contact me and you can have this copy I purchased FOR FREE ~ and spare yourself an expensive lesson.I hope I don't appear too harsh nor vindictive. I don't write ""Book Reviews"" ~ ever. I only write this one to Spare You."
+1,Not worth the money...,"While the material discussed is ok, I found it hard to justify the cost of the book. There seemed to be much redundancy in the book as well. It would have been wonderful if the author had finished what he wanted to say in half as many pages. As a seminar leader, instructor, and practitioner, I find it hard to recommend"
+2,love it,he has always wanted one of these for a long time. Now he's happy. He will be cooking hot dogs forever now.
+2,"Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!","This little guy is awesome! Bought it for my daughters 3rd birthday party. She loves it, and I know the kids will get a kick out of it. For the price it is a great buy. Not for commercial or high volume use, but perfect conversation piece at small parties or soirees ."
+1,Don't waste your time or $$$$$,"Took this out of the box, plugged it in, and waited 45 minutes for it to heat up enough to cook hot dogs. After this adventure, I put it back in the box and returned it for a refund. Find another brand, this one is worthless"
+2,I love hot dogs,"Product as described and as assumed. Assumptions? Well, the build quality sucks but it looks that way in the pictures. Also, it does take 20 minutes to cook a hotdog but it cooks very evenly.Also one thing to note, when you pull the hotdogs right out of a package, they are squarish, not perfectly round. So they don't roll very well until the hotdogs heat and start plumping up. You sort of need to give the hotdogs a turn or two until they start plumping up and rolling on their own. I would suggest buying hot dogs in a different packaging.Overall, good product and makes good tasting hotdogs. Easy to clean."
+1,Did Not Work,This item is really beautiful. When I recieved it I immediately plugged it in to try it out and it worked great. So I unplugged it and put it back into the box. The day I planned on using it to keep already cooked hot dogs warm and on display for customers at a charity event. Well it never heated up when I took it out of the box the second time. Too late to send it back so oh well I am stuck with it. It is really pretty but that is the extent of the functionality I have found for this product.
+1,Nostalgia??,"I guess I was looking for a better result than I got. It did do the job and the hot dogs were adequate, but the buns were a different story (too dry and stale)."
+2,so far so good,"1st one sent out was missing a drip tray. I contacted Amazon and waited for a replacement. The new one works great. However, The picture is a tad deceiving. It can fit 8 hotdogs true enough if you use the cheaper hot dogs but, if you use the all beef larger type or longer hot dogs you will have a little problem because there is no way 8 hot dogs will fit on the rollers. the rollers themselves are exactly 10 inches long. Anyway it is a good product."
+1,Doesn't last,Bought this as a Christmas gift in 2011. There are only 2 of us in the house.We have used it only 4 or 5 times. Today I went to use it and it will not heat up. What a waste of money
+2,Hot Dog Roller,I love this product. This is my 2nd one because the gears stripped on the first one. I like it so much I hunted around until I found one I could afford. I'm hoping this one will last longer.
+2,my brother loves it,i bought this for my brother for Christmas. i chose it because i own one myself and i know it was a good product. now he doesnt have to borrow mine all the time.
+1,stay away,"Bought this item for my son for christmas, the rollers will not turn, looks like I wasted my money, buyer beware!"
+2,Luv it!,"This is a great lil machine. No problems with it at all. It is fun, looks cool and works great. The lil hot dog warmer up top is ok but if you leave you buns in it for a lil while they can get more toasted crispness to them. I prefer to always just wrap mine in wet paper towels and microwave for 10 seconds anyhow."
+1,Typical - rigth out of the box the electric did not work!!! Guess it was safe electrically....right?,"This product looked good and has a very good idea going. However, my family got me this for Christmas so when football Sunday came around and we had a house full of folks, this little baby that was built in China really showed what it is all about....NO ELECTRICAL POWER right out of the box! Need I say more? What a useless piece of junk, I would NOT reccomend anything from this manufacturer....signed simply as Brenda's husband!"
+2,Right on the Money,"Perfect for the hot dog bar at my son's Mickey Mouse Carnival themed birthday party. The dogs were thoroughly cooked, and the machine itself was precious. Break down of the item allowed for easy cleaning and storing after the event. The machine is covered by a thin plastic (not fantastic quality), but it was sturdy enough to get the job done and to be expected for the price."
+1,very dissapoined,"item shuts off before cooking correctly, 10 mins in bun warmer turns buns crunchy, item has been re-released so maybe that one is better."
+1,Worth the money! Once you get a working one!,"Got a replacement, and new unit works GREAT! - Amazon won't let me change Stars, but I'd change to 4.5 if I could.!I purchased this after reading the reviews. I had no desire to use this for a party or large gathering, just one serving at a time ( 4-8 dogs). I tried it the day after it arrived and once since. The heating coils turn warm, but they don't warm up enough to prevent touching them after an hour on MAX heat. We tried two batches, after 1 hour the dogs were warm, more than room temp, but thats it. Called the company, they said to return to Amazon, we probably have a defective unit."
+1,HORRIBLE!!,"this toy is fun if your going to use it for making music and sound effects and stuff like that. I WOULD NOT GIVE THIS TOY TO ANY1 OVER 10. i got it for its iPod speaker capability and it was horrible!!!!!!! iz's eyEs move and make an annoying noise, and its ""funny"" comments occur sooooo often during the song that it is impossible to tell what you're listening to. IZ's basically one of those toy babys in a cool covering. it farts, it burps, it annoys the heck out of you."
+1,Warning to Parents: Toy Makes Rude Sounds,"It is an intersting concept, however, when you play your iPod through the toy, when you play relatively quiet music, it will burp and fart, implying it is ""bored"".This is a drawback for parents needing to teach their children polite behavior.I found it obnoxious."
+2,Zizzle iZ (Green),I bought a Zizzle iZ for [...] at Target. I thought it would be so cool and it is but there is one thing that I don't like about it. iZ talks when you play your music. He's makes comments on it. I think you should just buy one of these instead of spending hundreds of dollars on normal speakers.
+1,iz,igot iz and i liked it for a few days. i thought it was cool. then it got boring and i never played with it again. now i am going to get my money back and buy soemthing else
+1,NOT WORTH THE MONEY,THIS TOY IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY. IT DOESN'T DANCE AND YOU CANT UINDERSRTAND WHAT IT IS SAYING. DONT WASTE YOUIR MONEY!
+1,Horrible customer service!!! Magazine has not arrived after 5 months!!!,"I bought the magazine subscription a WHILE back and has yet to receive an issue. It is very pricey and I thought it would be worth the price, if only I were able to have it! I contacted Amazon which then contacted them and have been told that sometime in late April the first issue of the magazine will arrive...I looked at many posts (sadly afterward) at cake central which had similar complaints. Save your money."
+2,Cake Craft & Decoration,"Please send me Cake Craft & Decoration, begin by March 2006 issue.ThanksDiana"
+2,Harley Manual as advertised,"I needed the factory manual for my '92 Sportster because the other manuals I have cover multiple years and have conflicting or absent info. The year specific manual answered my questions and made working on the bike easier. It was pricey, but worth it in time saved and peace of mind knowing the info came from Harley-Davidson rather than an outside source. The manual was sold as used, but you'd never know it by looking at it - no grease stains, torn pages or loose binding. The only thing wrong was one page was dog-eared."
+2,larry levan definitive salsoul mixes,let me start by saying i am a massive fan so my thoughts are one sided okbut if you can lay your hands on this cd do it stand out tracks wellthey all stand out but instant funk crying bunny sigler by the way you dance & of course inner life aint no mountain high enough & sparkle handsome manif you are serious about quality dance music it doesnt get much better than this collectionits not easy or cheap to find but get it & play it for someone not aware of this music i assure you they will find something in this to move them its worked for me
+1,To the person below me.....Blow me!!!,Mtv has always sucked and the same goes for Kelly. Its funny that when her first album didn't sell she wanted to quit. And Changes only became a hit single because it had Ozzman on it. And it only sold because fans had pity because of his ATV thing.P.S. Now that Kelly is drug head maybe her songs will get better. Seeing as she might understand what some of her dads songs are about.
+1,HOW TO RUIN AND DESTROY A SONG... FOR MONEY,What happened with Ozzy and Co? Man this is a classic from the 70's...! a gem from Black Sabbath's vol 4 and I can't understand why Ozzy and Co (Sharon Obsbourne of course) can take a song like this to ruin and destroy it like a pop trash on the voice of this little stupid girl called Kelly (yes with Ozzy but ...) And all for money.If you want to hear the real thing go for Vol 4!
+1,I hate you all....,"It's just a desperate attempt by two failing musicians. Both Kelly and Ozzy have been criticized for releasing this song! Why? Well because they absolutely butchered it! Now I will give Sharon that it was a smart move...but that's all. True, when you just look at what the song is it's a father & daughter song. But that id rather they had actually taken the time to write a new song. And I wonder what the other members of Black Sabbath think about the re-done Changes.Ozzy's music career is in jeopardy and Kelly's was D.O.A. almost from square one. This is just a last stitch effort for two failing artist.I honestly think this is the last song these two will do together.Lastly, Mtv can go to hell for making them both look like complete fools. I hope that this isn't the end of Ozzman. (I do hope it's the end of Kelly though)"
+1,Don't Waste Your Money,"My sister has this single, and she spends all of her time whining about how she wishes she hadn't bought it. I agree completely. Kelly Osbourne is one of the biggest poseurs I've ever seen in my life. She has an awful voice, and the only reason she got into music is because someone - as a joke, probably - told her that she could make it. I did end up listening to the songs, and I nearly killed myself. ""Changes"", which was her only hit, was HORRIBLE. If you want to hear the REAL ""Changes"", buy Black Sabbath's ""Vol. 4"". This was a sad case of a classic destroyed by a new wannabe artist. I can't believe that Ozzy agreed to do a duet with her. Ozzy, how could you? I cringe just thinking about it. If you want real music, buy anything from Black Sabbath, which is the greatest heavy metal band EVER (only the Ozzy years, though), or anything from Ozzy's first two solo albums.Peace everybody, and keep rocking (to good music, though)."
+2,Oh it works!,"This really works and has a great eye on it. I placed this in my backyard under a covered patio facing the rest of the backyard. It went off once because the bug zapper was blowing, so dont make that mistake. It went off once when the neighbors cat was walking across the fence. It went off once when the neighbors kids jumped the fence. Thankfully i havent had any intruders but it is nice to know what is going on out back when im sleeping. Having said that it didnt go off with blowing plants on the deck, but it did go off when the wind blew the potted plant over, which was nice to know because a storm was coming in and the patio furniture needed to be covered. I wouldnt have known if the alarm didnt sound... Personal experiece: Get it, and when you do, play with it, get it set, walk around; check where it will alert, and then adjust to your likings."
+1,WHERE ARE THE EXTRA SENSORS,"So, I am satisfied this is a good product based on the reviews here. However, I am not seeing any additional sensors. At first I was thinking it came with six sensors based on the name of the product. I suppose this is not so. You get only one sensor. Finally found additional sensors on another web site at $60 each. So, do the math. To fully utilize this device I need to spend another $300 for sensors. That makes a total price of $437. Guess I will keep looking!"
+1,never worked for me,"I spent almost $400 including extra motion sensors. Was very excited to get it, but as soon as I put a battery in one of the sensors (never even plugged the base in), my house alarm went to trouble. I tried for over a year to get it resolved, but was continually told to try something else (move this, turn on before you reach the house, etc...) I called my house alarm guy and he said the frequency should not be the same, but they conflict for sure. I can't say if this works at all, since I don't have another house to try it out on. Super disappointed. I will say, that when I called, I always got a very nice man who seemed like he was trying to help but never offered a refund or a solution that would work. I bought a cheap unit that didn't work well, then spent a good amount on this and it still didn't work well."
+2,"Works well, almost too well","This little device, is inexpensive and very easy to set up. The only issue I have is that it can be triggered off easy. Our neighbor's cat likes to trigger it off in the driveway, so don't be alarmed if it goes off once. I have learned to wait until it goes off more than once, maybe even a few times, and then you know someone is out there. Little things can trigger it off like small animals and very windy days."
+2,voice alert security,I bought two stations and two sensors for the outside of our house. I can now hear when anyone comes to the house in both my bedroom and other end of the house. The sensors work great and do not give any false alarms when set up properly. Set up of the units is very simple. Being able to add up to six sensors per station works excellent and being able to have each sensor send signals to both base units is great. The range of the wireless is very good also. I highly recommend the voice alert for anyone trying to protect there outside perimeter.
+2,A lesson in caring.,"There is no plot to this book. The words are simple (usually no longer than five letters) and the illustrations are full of color and vitality. Basically, children from all different cultures express what they like in the world by saying, ""I love you, ___ (fill in the blank). For example, ""I love you, fish""; ""I love you, sun"". The book, though as infantile as it is, has a subtle message about caring for others and the environment. Infants and young toddlers seem to enjoy this book, but I wouldn't reccommend it to anyone over the age of two."
+1,"Horrible Moral, Very Sad","In this book, Davy does something bad and has to make amends for it before his mother gives him a loving hug.As a mother trying to teach love and forgiveness to my young son, I was horrified at the moral of withholding love from a child to ""teach"" a lesson. The book is off our reading list and in the trash can."
+2,great product.,Holds more weight than most armbands and has dual chambers. Made it easier to deflate casually as my daughter learned how to keep her self floating more. Of course if you over inflate or have a cement deck they will split or get holes but over the course of 4 summers I only purchased 6 pairs. I would consider that a pretty good track record for the extended swimming season we have here.
+2,Old Dan's Records,Lightfoot favorite that was good to hear again! He is at his prime on this album both as a singer and songwriter.
+2,Classic Gordon!,"I don't see anything wrong with this album. It has everything that I want from a Gordon Lightfoot album: love, nature, longing, and beautiful music. Listen to it again!"
+2,A bit of an out-of-the-ordinary feel,"This is a very good album. It's just difficult to pick up a vibe from it in my opinion. It is hypnotic and I find myself listening to it time and again. Although I can't get the idea out of my head that it's an album made up of afterthoughts.Some think it's more upbeat,I say it has more of a somber feel to it. The standouts for me are ""Farewell To Annabel"", ""That Same Old Obsession"" and ""It's Worth Believin'"". It has it's high points, but again, to me it's difficult to nail down a vibe."
+2,Heartfelt and non-commercial,"One of my favorite of Gord's albums because he's singing his heart even more than usual.Nothing commercial going on here; no pop tunes, no overt attempts at a single. Instead, the best collection of lyrics Gord ever put on a single album. Each song evokes a particular mood; just the right memories matched lyrically to just the right music.More than any other GL album, this one makes me feel like I know him."
+2,Lightfoot's Best,"I agree with the previous reviewer who states that this may very well be the best Lightfoot cut ever. In my mind, the music and instrumentation (guitar, banjo, autoharp, dobro, pedal steel) are the very soul of Gordon Lightfoot: Country folk tunes about the day-to-day thoughts and feelings we all experience. Love, travel, ""chilling out"", and good-old fashioned clean fun. Yup, some reviewers found the album boring: It is supposed to mellow the listener out! The proof of this is in the lyrics to the classic ""Hi'way Songs"": ""When I walk the hills so high, around the town where I was born; New York seems so far away, though I was there just yesterday."" Buy this CD and take a trip back to when ""...picking with a friend 'till dawn, singing all those hi'way songs."" was one of the most exciting and meaningful things one could do."
+2,"Fun ""hands on"" maze!","This wooden maze puzzle is a good exercise in problem solving. The child has to figure out how to move various vehicles out of the path of other vehicles in order to take each car, truck, ambulance, etc. to its home. My school kids enjoy using this puzzle because it is different from the puzzles they typically complete."
+1,Hard to slide pieces,"My child has a very hard time sliding the pieces around, and gets very frustrated and just goes straight to another puzzle. My husband and I are able to get the pieces to move, but I can't imagine any child would be able to."
+1,not for a two year old,"This is probably a great toy but i got it for my two year old and it was rather confusing and he was never interested in it. Also, it is a little confusing to me. Does that sound dense? I would say this puzzle is for a five year old and up. it might be fun to drive around the cars but they are always turning upside down, etc. which ads to the confusing nature of it."
+2,Grandchildren love it!,We had this delivered by Amazon.com to our 2 year old grandson for his birthday. His mom rated it for us based on his reaction as well as that of his 3 year old brother.
+2,maze puzzle,wonderful design. our grandsons love it. and their mom loves it as no pieces to pick up. very well built--and built in the usa!
+2,Great Stripper,"Excellent value for abrading and stripping nonskid fiberglass deck surfaces to prep for painting. Bristles held together for years of abuse and left no rust stains. However, there was a dark gray residue that we cleaned off with solvents or soap and water to ensure good paint adhseion."
+1,Buy a used copy instead of the kindle version.,"I borrowed this book in hard-copy form from a friend. The regular book is great. It is written in an easily digestible manner while still covering the material in surprising depth. I found the use of figures and illustrations to summarize concepts particularly well executed. I was incredibly disappointed by the Kindle version I bought for use on my Kindle DX. The text looked like it had been scanned from a copy of a copy made on an old xerox machine. Parts of the letters in the text were missing and the general appearance of the text was blurry. The figures did not line up with the text well, and their quality was not good. I want to make a switch to buying textbooks on the kindle. But if the other book conversions are as poorly executed as this one, then I will stick to buying used hard copies. I would rate the hard copy as a 4 or 5 star book, but I have to give the kindle version a 2 for the lackluster conversion."
+1,Simply More Garbage,"As advised in another review, after ""Kildar"", there ""action"" moves further and further away - with each succeeding book - away from The Valley (Kildar's personal little feudal kingdom).Rather than ""re-invent the wheel"", would simply point readers to my other (1-star) my reviews in this series of trash (and poor writing at that!)JR was so much better when involved in co-authoring books with well renown top level Sci-Fi authors. Upon striking out on his own, he has simply been terrible (and doesn't seem to be drawing too many well renown top level Sci-Fi authors ""knocking his door down"" to do futuer co-authored books together... not since the Kildar series!)"
+2,John Ringo,"If you've never read John Ringo you should. He is a military action/adventure writer. The Choosers of the Slain is one of the books in his series about Ghost, who is ex military, going to college (UGA) on the GI Bill and comes face to face with a jihad plot. The entire series (five books) is action packed, and great reading. I thoroughly enjoy his writing and recommend him to everyone. In fact, I'm reading another of his books (a different series) now."
+2,"Ok, but not as good as the others","Choosers of the Slain is a decent book and a slightly new departure for the Paladin of Shadows series, as Mike takes to tracking a stolen womam through the western European white slave trade with the aid of a squad of his Keldara retrainers. The core store is sound and like the second book, it is a single story rather then three short stories the way the first book was. As with the other two books in the series, there are some fairly graphic sex scenes - a bit too much for my personal tastes as it happens - and lots of guns, violence, and women. Overall I enjoyed the book a great deal, but I do have to say that it wasn't as good as either the first or second book of the series."
+2,Brain candy,"Yes, this book is brain candy. Potato chips for the mind. So what? Not every book has to be freakin' ""War and Peace"". Mr. Ringo gives us the ultimate adolescent fantasy -- a super-warrior with a harem, his own band of warriors, all the weapons & gadgets he wants, Presidential support, his own brewery, and millions of dollars. (Having read what I just wrote, I feel a strong urge to shout, ""Dude! Chicks and money and guns! And beer!Awesome!"" I'll try to restrain myself. Heh.)While the sex scenes are a bit overdone, the novel itself is quite enjoyable. I read it while stuck in an 8-hour plane ride; and I must say it was very entertaining. If you want a fast-paced, action-filled story that'll keep your interest, this book is for you."
+2,Enjoyable,"What's to say, really. It's sorta Tarl Cabot meets Jack Ryan. Without the pages of goofy internal dialogue or the Russian order of battle."
+2,Great author and companion books,"I have the animal motifs and pattern motifs versions of this book. They are awesome. However, what is with this price? It is completely silly and inflated beyond the normal costs of these books.I'm sure it is a great book as I used the other two for adapting carvings in pottery and love them. I will have to buy from another source."
+2,A must for your crafting library,"My wife asked for this for her birthday. She absolutely loves it. So much so that we recently purchased 7 more as gifts for her friends in different crafting groups. She insists that 4000 Flower and Plant Motifs has inspired her with tons of quilting/craft ideas. This book is a great gift.Sam Hendricks, author of ""Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comrehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football"" and ""Fantasy Football Almanac"""
+1,Very approximate drawing,"It's true that there are many different motifs in the book but the drawings are very approximate, without even respecting the symmetry and the geometry of the objects."
+1,Over-rated,"Just did not work for me. The ease of application is great, but it ends there. You might as well not have applied it."
+2,Three excellent and exclusive tracks!!,"Don't let inexperienced listeners fool you: The different versions on this CD are indeed very different. ESPECIALLY 'Olsen', which is in a completely different (and more delicious-sounding) key than the version on ""Music Has the Right..."" This is a wonderful CD single, and has my favorite BoC track so far: Happy Cycling. This song alone is worth the price. Can't wait for their next release!"
+2,"Short and sweet, but lacking credible effort","Boards of Canada's full-length album was one I enjoyed immensely. This Peel Session is more an extension of that than anything. I liked the minor additions to Aquarius, and the Olson revamp is quite soothing, yet short. Happy Cycling is a track I had already on the album, but a great addition, no less. Perhaps the excellence of this release could have been helped by the addition of ""XYZ"", which was also recorded for that session. If you are looking to be blown away, look elsewhere; if you are looking for a couple new (yet familiar) tracks, this is the one for you. A definite ""A+"" for content, but a ""C"" for effort."
+1,"A ripoff, $12 is too much to pay for a single.","Although containing 3 songs, this disc is essentially a single. 'Aquarius' is a less-polished but nearly identical to the album version from 'Music has the Right to Children.' Similarly, 'Olsen' is simply a longer rendition from the album.The only remarkable track is 'Happy Cycling,' which is a really nifty hip-hop-ish mix of the non-existant track 18 from 'Music has the Right to Children.'This disc is worth owning for 'Happy Cycling,' but try to find a cheap second-hand copy instead."
+2,"Shoegazers, get this album!!","Very dreamy, shoe-gazer pop reminiscient of Catherine Wheel (in fact, the lead vocals sounds very much like Rob Dickinson's hushed vocals on ""Ferment"" 15 years prior), only with tighter beats and more dramatic drone where appropriate. These guys are ultra-personable on-stage as well so it will come as no suprise when they're playing live on the O.C. Season Finale (not that it would be a bad thing)."
+1,disappointing,"Watched this some weeks ago and really can't remember it other than to say it was not what I was looking for. Thought it would give more info about how the mind works, diseases of the mind, basic anatomy and physiology but seems that it only focused on a few stories of people with mind issues. More of a bio on those few featured rather than an overview of the mind itself. Returned this one immediately and again got great service/full refund from Amazon.com, thanks!"
+2,great,"bought it for my heels, great my fiancee loves it, hope to buy a few more, it keeps the heels very soft."
+2,Great Foot Cream,"Recently purchased a jar of this from a shoe store and had seen such a great difference in the softness of my heals. It's not greasy either, which is a plus! Use it twice a day (when I remember) and recommend it to anyone with those annoying cracked heals. Foot Cream Deep Healing Pedifix - 4 OZ"
+2,Helpful for foot problems,"I've been using the foot cream and foot wash for a little more than a year now.I have some foot problems that just won't ever go away, but this helps a lot. It still won't go away, but it's much more manageable than it ever was.Great product and I haven't found anything that's worked better yet."
+2,"""Never Mind that the Water Is Poisoned!""","Well written, and realistic. Thomas is a well-meaning but rather tactless environmentalist. His brother Peter is more concerned about Thomas making a fool out of himself than trying to fix the situation. Just like in real life, there are no easy solutions but there are plenty of alibis and irrational negotiations from politicians (""If you'll just take back what you said...""). The only friend Thomas really has is the reader."
+2,Timeless!,"We are planning to see a performance of this play in a few weeks and since we had read it many years ago, we needed to reacquaint ourselves with the content. Amazon delivered it to my mailbox in two days. Ibsen's play is a profound and intricate study of characters, relationships, the environment and the economy."
+1,Perhaps I missed something,"I'm not sure I heard the same CD the other Amazon.com reviewers heard. No swing, no pop, no fun, from my POV. I'm going to see what I can do to get my money back on this one; as a last resort, there's always the used CD store that might buy it from me, or else I can add it to my stack of coasters. The best thing this CD can do for me now is prevent unsightly water spots on my side table."
+1,Regurgitating the ghost of the past,"As with his old band, Tom Maxwell proves that he employs style over content in his music. MTV has a way of playing a song to death (the Zippers ""hell""). Then for years to come we must endure the side projects of those one hit wonders. Soon the county fair venues will come calling Tom. This cd is really bad."
+1,Will not fit in your standard outlet,"Do not buy if using for standard, 3-pronged, U.S. home outlets. It has an additional prong on the side that made it not compatible with my room AC."
+2,great for deisel trucks,"I have a 2006 ford f350 super duty with the 6.0 ltr which is known for starting hard in the winter . the thought of leaving the 1000 watt heater plugged in all the time made me nuts, this timer works great and very easy to set up .with the higher wattage my heater drawls it works great. two thumbs up for the price!"
+2,Appliance 20 amp timer,"Great timer for dedicated appliance circuit. It has a high wattage rating for the large A/C's but does use the plug that has one prong sideways. The only thing i wish it had was more setting tabs so i could have more cycles, it comes with 2 sets of tabs."
+2,2 on-off cycles 20 amp T-slot type outlet,"As described, it works, should work for a while. Can be manually switched to the opposite cycle (on /off) but only until timer trips it again. Very bare-bones but if you want 20 amp or the T-slot this is it."
+1,So-so,"It would have been a great family movie if it didn't have the sex scene's (they're benign for older children, but too much for the under 12 crowd). No one over 12 would call this a good movie. The script is weak and predictable; the direction is terrible."
+2,AHOOOOOOOOooooooooo!,"Kool family flick! Combine this with the Teenage Werewolf two and have a howling good time...hey, it's a werewolf, it's funny, how can you go wrong?!"
+2,Enjoyable,I haven't finished it all but what I've read is reaaly good and helpdul to all worshippers not just leaders
+2,Works as well as OEM for less money.,"I purchased this tensioner for my 2002 Honda CRV. The original tensioner had a rattle that developed in it. It was a pit of a pain to install even though it has only 3 bolts which hold it on, Hondas are just very crowded under the hood. Overall I highly recommend this Gates tensioner. It is very good quality and fixed my issue."
+2,Good family film,Good Halloween show. We like it because I saw the original on tv. My daughter is sixteen and she liked it too
+2,"Great for kids, not too scary, has a good message","This is a great story showing how a family and community can come together and help a child in need. And this, unlike most Halloween fare, really illustrates the good natured spirit of Halloween the way it's suppose to be for kids. Thank you."
+1,jjo3's review of dark side of the moog 7,"we were at a local cd/bookstore. i purchased omicron's 'generation and motion of a pulse' and my friend got 'dark side of the moog 7' . earlier that day, we were at a garage sale looking at a jacket. i expressed how much it suc_s when you buy some clothing and know a few days later that you probably arent gonna wear again. she exclaimed it suc_s harder when you buy a cd you dont like. this is what happened when we bought dsotm7. it was very depressing. we felt like we had to give it a cance, but i had to turn off the car stereo and express to her how bad i felt. she felt the same, as did our friend in the back seat. it was a complete drag. especially for teh $ paid."
+1,"Interesting forensics, but flawed story","I couldn't warm up to the character of Tempe Brennan. Something false about her. There were too many coincidences to make the plot plausible. Connecting the murders she stumbled upon in North Carolina to the murders in Quebec was enough of a stretch, but then throwing her sister into the thick of things was one coincidence too many. The detailed forensics were interesting to an extent, but not interesting enough to make up for the story problems."
+1,Not impressed!,"The author never addressed what went on (if anything) between Ryan and the sister. I have mixed feelings about Ryan and would have appreciated some clarification.Tempe.....she thinks she omnipotent; she barges in to situations with no regard for her safety or the other people she drags in with her.There is too much unwanted detail(clothes, food, geography etc.)and detracted from the story. I found the ending very boring.I do like Kathy Reichs. I've read a good number of the books in this series and really like some and others (like this one) not at all??"
+2,"Quite good, though sometimes farfetched.","I love the writing. I love the books. I just sometimes find it a bit strange that the mysteries from Québec *always* link back to North or South Carolina. But I have to say I'm glad, as Pat Conroy was the only person writing mainstream fiction set in that neck of the woods.The sense of place in these stories is remarkable, with just the right evocative details. The characters are finely-drawn and the plotting is rock-solid. The tension is just perfect. I recently buzzed right through my first two Reichs books with a great deal of pleasure. A very good read indeed.As a side note, I was a bit startled to find *myself* in this book. I've used the name Ivy Lee online for years, and I lived, until quite recently, near Beaufort, SC. That minor character was a bit of fun that made me wonder over and over if I knew Ms Reichs online! Just coincidence, I'm sure.Thanks for a brilliant bit of entertainment!"
+2,REICHS RULES THE MEDICAL EXAMINER COMPETITION!,"Sorry Cornwell, but Temperance Brennan is a lot better of a character than Kay Scarpetta. In Kathy Reichs's novels there are no soap opera whining periods like Cornwell likes to do. Dr. Tempe is on the hunt for a killer who burned down a house in Quebec. There were four people inside the house, all burned alive. As Tempe investigates, she is greatly disturbed to discover a possible ""cult"" connection. In this fast-paced novel of thrills and murders, Reichs takes readers on a hunt from Quebec, Canada to North Carolina to try to stop this group of evil cult members before they kill again. The only part that I didn't like about this novel was that in Tempe's free time, she investigated a century year old remains of some religious member at a local church. That part could have been cut of the novel. Overall, ""Death DeJour"" is a worthwile read!"
+2,Good book but slow start,The book was extremely good with its careful detail to scientific facts. I think the story got off to a very slow start and it took the author quite a while of pages to explain what she wanted from the readers in the beginning but after that the story ran smooth like water and I just couldnt put it down. I would really recommend this book but beware for the light hearted the description of deaths etc is not to nice
+1,It's boring!,"I totally agreed with the review of ""Summer Bore!"" and I really almost couldn't finish the book. I think that she had a lot of knowledge and did a lot of research to write this book, but the plot is really slow. There are too much coincidents and some plots just don't connect. What makes it even worse is that the auther tried to connect what seemed so far-fetched plots. After we learned about some cult culture and main characters, the author had to use one sentence as a whole paragraph to explain how the story fitted into her research. At the end of the book, we just got all the expaination of the whole plots and how every character fits in the whole story. I hated this kind of spoon-fed story. I also don't care much about Dr. Tempe Brenna. Too bad for me. I had spent a lot of hours, after putting my two toddlers to sleep, to read a very disappointed book.No comparison to Patricia Cornwell's books."
+2,a thrilling read,"Wow, this is definitely my thriller of this summer, forget Stephen King - this one will give you the creeps. Wonderful authentic and good researched - a definite page turner."
+1,Summer bore!,"When I purchased this book, I had completely forgotten that I had read ""Deja Dead"" two years before. It took 3 weeks to plough through this slow moving novel and I was tempted several times to just put it away. Her knowledge of forensics is commendable (she is an expert after all), but her knowledge of how to utilize plot and character needs much improvement. Needless to say, that is an art form of its own."
+2,death du jour,I liked it. I'm trying to get all of the collection. These books keep me entertained when im passing time.
+2,Great Book,"I enjoy all of the books I've listened to by Kathy Reichs. I've even accidentally bought 2 of them twic by mistake. If I find any more new ones, they will be on my shopping list."
+1,Too far-fetched,"As others have pointed out, this story is mostly a succession of hair-risingly unbelievable coincidences.Let me add that it includes a rather unappetizing make-out scene - God knows why! I have absolutely nothing against a female lead having a love interest, but it seems quite obvious that the author is not only inexperienced but also uncomfortable when it comes to writing love scenes. Oh well... Romance sells, I suppose, even if it's poorly written. The only good thing about the clumsy description is that we are spared the ""insert tab A in slot B"" part.The only plausible - and hence best - part of the story was the plotline about the old bones in the church, and that took up maybe 50 pages of the book."
+2,A page-turner with ALOT of details on human putrefaction,"I got hooked on the storyline despite the repellant descriptions of decaying bodies and maggots. Kept wondering what the main character, Tempe Brennan, looked like. No description ever given. All the loose ends were tied up at the end, except how Ryan knew about Brennan's mugging. A recommended alternative to Patricia Cromwell's Kay Scarpetta, whose plots and charaterizations are getting weaker and weaker."
+1,Abridged,"The info on this audio book, Death du Jour (received from bordeebook), didn't indicate that it is abridged. I didn't like it much, partly due to her poor use of similes, partly because I got tired of the plot development. I didn't listen to the last 45 minutes."
+2,Fascinating science; now I'm hooked on Kathy Reichs,"If you like the science behind forensic pathology, you'll get hooked on Kathy Reichs reading this book. The plot and characters seem rather unlikely - but no more so than most of the classic mystery writers - and the book carries you along rapidly. I read this in one sitting - I recommend it."
+2,A Good Read,"This is the second in the Tempe series, and it was not quite as good as the first. The story line tying where she worked in the winter to where she worked in the summer was just too coincidental for my taste. Made it unbelievable. But her forensic writing was still on top. Nobody does that better. No gratuitous gore! Overall, still a good read."
+2,Didn't skip one page of this book!,"As a skimmer who can usually finish a book in a few hours, this book was the exception. The plot was well contrived, the characters highly developed and the ending not expected. Superb!"
+2,Most enjoyable entertainment,"Quite often a second book after a very succesful first one is a dissapointment. This one isn't!Ms Reichs turns out to be a real good writer. Even though the plot is by far not as strong and tight as her first novel, the writing is good enough to keep you on the edge of your seat; by times witty, by times reflecting and a good solid portion of well written thrilling scenes.I am as a reader quite happy to share the feelings Temperance has but I am also glad that we are not taken on the long soul searching journeys that her literary rival, Kay Scarpetta, takes us all the time.I hope the third novel is just as good and highly recommend this one for a quiet weekend."
+1,"Turgid, nay, tedious","Oh dear. Another person steeped in his art/job/hobby writes a book so as to be able to brain-dump his hard-earned skill in the guise of literature on the hapless reader.This is a very poor novel. It is peppered with irritating coincidences and has long turgid passages that require teeth-gritting determination to wade through.In my opinion the heroine is unlikable and her angst fabricated in an attempt to give her some depth ... a device which to my mind fails. This is an attempt to out Cornwell Cornwell. Trouble is that Cornwell got there first and in the process exhausted the genre so that most people I know who were fans are now equally fed-up with her output.Perhaps it is a little unfair to denigrate Reichs because Cornwell's mother-lode is exhausted but even so, Reichs just don't cut it for me."
+2,not bad,"This book is not bad, but it needs a little more work. She has a good start on her characters, but they need a little more work so that they have more depth or something as they seem a little superficial. Maybe it is because I have read and enjoyed so many of Patricia Cornwell's books and, as they are both about a woman who is in forensics or pathology, I unconsciously compare them and I shouldn't because they are very different heroines.The book is about a woman who splits her time between Canada and North Carolina who examines dead bodies. A lot of the story has been told by the other reviewers so I won't go into too much detail except to say that she looks into the death of a century old woman that nuns want to make into a saint and many mysterious deaths that are extremely gory. It keeps you on your toes and is packed full of murder and hayhem."
+2,Solid Ground,"I thought Kathy Reich's first book ""Deja Dead"" was a quick, fun read, but a little sloppy. Given that the killer kept changing the method by which he killed, it was a wonder that Tempe Brennan actually solved the crime. (Aren't serial killers supposed to be consistant?) Anyway, the atmosphere was good and I'm a sucker for anything about Montreal. Which leads me to ""Death du Jour."" What a surprise to find Ms. Reich in such firm command of the genre in just her second book. She juggles several (try five) different story lines so successfully, you would think this was fifth or sixth in the series. Brava! I dare you to put this one down."
+2,Another great book,"I really like Reich's style. The fact that she's a real life forensic anthropoligist gives great credence to her work. I've read all 3 of her books and each is just as interesting as the previous.I hope to read more about her undercover friend in future publications. Just like Kay Scarpetta, she needs a social life!"
+2,this series has hit its stride,"I really enjoyed Dead du Jour. It's a classic multi-murder mystery with a smart, interesting female protagonist. Brennan is a forensic anthropologist who is a professor in North Carolina and who works for the police in Canada. The setting changes between Canada and North Carolina, which gives a nice variety of outside influences on the plot (ice storms in Canada, a swampy monkey island in NC). There is a love angle between Brennan and a Canadian detective, Ryan (Will they or won't they?!) There is an interesting subplot about the bones of a nun that the Church wants Brennan to dig up and analyze. If you read the first novel in the Brennan series, you will certainly like this novel--it's even better. Brennan gets along with people better in this novel, there is the love interest with Ryan, and the annoying Claudel from the first novel is barely in this story. After reading this book, you'll want to go and get the next book in the series."
+1,The plot is disconnected and unnecessarily tragic.,"Kathy Reichs uses too much narrative for my taste. The main character, Tempe Brennan, is not particularly likeable and it is not clear why she chooses to do some of the things she does. For instance, what was the point of the ""mugging""? Why didn't she at least tell Ryan about it? Maybe I would understand had I finished the book. I feel betrayed by her weaving me into her life and then killing her cat. I am not an activist but I don't understand a writer who feels he/she needs to kill an animal for what? Shock effect? I understood the reason for the other deaths - even the babies - which were remote and had some purpose to the plot. But to make the reader feel warmth and love for Birdie, through her writing in both books, and then kill him? I didn't feel it worth my time to finish the book. Nor will I read another of hers."
+1,Bones,"Damn, I purchased the series but can't seem to get into them. Boring character and I was so prepared to love her."
+1,Half way thru reading then bang! You may as well be dead.,"I was riveted to this book and really picking up speed until I reached about dead center of the book. Then POW! Ms. Reichs throws ridiculous, implausable coincidences to salvage her complex plot. I was really in there with her until her ridiculous plot links. This a mystery that detectives must dream of. I call it the ""follow the dots"" scheme that result in a staight line honing in on a places the heroine just happens to be even if they are literally a thousand miles apart. Thus I hurled the book into the air, it fell to earth I care not where!"
+1,"Sorry, Not even close to a Deja Dead.","I really enjoyed Deja Dead. Death Du Jour however seemed to be forced, frenetic, and padded. I felt there were a hundred pages in the middle that were rather experimental in style. Does the author gain some personal redemption discussing for a page why she did not spend the evening with her x-husband. Do we need all of the cliched discussion of the south and draped Spanish moss ending in probably one of the worst sentences to be published this year: ""The tide of time itself ebbs tardily to the eternal sea""? (p. 170). This is not the dialog of a forensic anthropologist.Hey, I am not a professional critic. I have never read Patricia Cornwell. I eagerly await another tale of forensic sleuthing from Kathy Reichs who I'm sure has a great story to tell. Now just tell it!"
+1,Deadly Disappointment,I have not read any of the authors other titles but I decided to try this from the good reviews. I felt that it lacked pace until the last quarter of the book and found myself skimming through pages just to find something of relevance to the plot. The technical detail was informative but didn't really add to the story. I couldn't wait to finish it and start something else. Really quite dull in my opinion.
+1,"Sorry, again a clear miss","I recently reviewed Kathy Reichs' first book and thought it was bad, very bad actually. But because Kay Scarpetta's new one wasn't out yet, I read this one. Again we see our heroine Tempest going through a load of cases, connecting them and saving them. Cool. What Mrs. Reich did better this time: the case is more believable than in the first book. But still: the character is pretty flat, the relationship of the protagonists is way off the standard we came to love with Patricia Cornwell, especially Mother & Daugther. BTW: I knew before I opened the book that Tempest would get a kick over the head after leaving a something. And, yessss for three points, she did. I fought through to the end and then threw the book around the room because I hated myself for reading that far. Spare yourself this one."
+1,Have not received my order yet,I have not received my order yet so I cannot review the book; however all the Kathy Reich books I have read so far have been enjoyable reads.
+1,Yuck,"After the baby mulilations I couldn't read any more. I am still haunted by the images from that, as the mother of three young sons it was too disturbing for me. Definitely will not purchase any more books from this author. I couldn't donate this one to our libary's book sale fast enough!"
+1,Death DuJour,"Too much swearing! Books do not need all that to make a good story, it is very distracting"
+1,Not the best read,"Let me preface my review by stating that this is my first Kathy Reichs book. It will most likely be my last. I felt as though I was reading a CSI book written by Tom Clancy - way too technical. However, that may be the audience for which she is writing.The first 2/3rds of the book was dull, slow, boring and disconnected. As Ms. Reichs builds to the climatic end, I felt as though it suddenly jumped to 120 mph which did not lend itself the ability for the reader to get a mind picture of what was happening.If you like technical writings (sometimes even in foreign languages), this is the book for you. If you are looking for an entertaining mystery to read, I would suggest you look else where."
+2,Great book!,This novel grips your imagination from the very first pages..Kathy Reichs can really write an attention getting story! I love all of her books.
+2,Almost as good as 'Deja Dead'... but still amazing!,"If, like me, you have lived in Montreal (or maybe just visited), you will LOVE this novel - even more if you enjoy thrillers... A true page turner... Will Brennan ever have a fling with the French detective? Read to know. Again, you'll learn more about psychology and forensic anthropology than three years at the University.The reviewer, JR Geoffrion (JR@Geoffrion.com), earned his MBA from York University and completed the Wharton School Multi-National Marketing and Management Program. He also holds a Engineering degree from the University of Toronto."
+1,Poor sophmoric effort.,"Too bad on this one. Too many coincidences occur in this book to make me think the author didnt' know what to do with this story line. What happen to the story of the saint? That sure was more interesting than these cult people. How convienient that the woman helping her with the research on the saint also was in the cult. When did her brother show up in this? Should have brought in the romance more, I doubt I will read the latest effort."
+1,Don't bother reading this book.,"Having greatly enjoyed ""Deja Dead,"" I really looked to Death Du Jour. Unfortunately it is a complete disappointment. I found the story overy contrived and coincidental. The characters were wooden. Frankly, the whole thing seemed like a bad movie where no one had the courage to ask ""why, this story."" In summary, don't bother with this lousy novel."
+2,My first Temperance Brennan story - Good book!,"It was a really satisfying read. There are a lot of gruesome details...it helps that the author is a forensic anthropologist herself.I read parts of the book alone at night and made myself scared thinking someone was watching me or going to break into my apartment while I was sleeping. After numerous attempts at trying to read before bed and getting too scared to carry on after a page or two, I finally decided to stick to reading during the daytime.The only things that slowed me down with this story were the French words. I could have done without them, but I guess Reichs was trying to keep things real since part of the book took place in French-speaking Canadian cities.I really enjoyed the chemistry between Tempe and Detective Ryan. I'm anxious to see that relationship develop throughout the rest of the series which I will be reading."
+1,Turkish Bellydance,It is essential to have a listening sample - one cannot make an educated decision without it!
+1,"WARNING: Identical to ""Naked Chef Takes Off""","I don't know if this book preceded the other Jamie Oliver book, ""Naked Chef Takes Off,"" but it's the SAME BOOK.I bought this for my wife, thinking I'd found a J.O. book she didn't already own. It's the same, identical book! I suppose it's just the British market title, but don't make the mistake if you're thinking it's a different book.AMAZON STAFF: There should be some mention that this book was released with the different title in the States."
+2,Incorrect Product Description,"The product description on this item says that it fits 8-18lbs. But, if you look on the box it says ""Up to 15 lbs."" Otherwise, these are great diapers at an affordable price!"
+2,Good Up To 12 lb,"This is an excellent diaper until my baby reaches 12 lb. After that, it leaks at night because it gets saturated. I wish Pampers makes a size 2 instead of a size 1-2. Size 3 looks so hugh so my baby is now using Swaddler size 2 instead."
+1,Baby-Dry Diapers Ixnay Asgooday Swaddlers,"Pampers appears to have two lines of diapers for small babies--Baby Dry, and Swaddlers. My wife and I had to buy Baby Dry in a pinch, and they weren't as good.The primary problem is that the waistband is not strechy AND the tabs have more adhesive than hook-and-loop (a.k.a. Velcro(R)). Swaddlers just have the hook-and-loop. You need to adjust the tabs more precisely the first time because there's less forgiveness, and it's not as easy to reposition the tabs securely because the adhesive loses stickiness.Six thumbs down to Baby Dry. Stop those lines, and just make Swaddlers. That's my advice to Pampers.I give ""2 stars"" because the koala is cute, and the diapers are better than going without !!"
+2,Manson meets the Monkees,"While I personally discount the rumor that this record was recorded not by ""Craig Smith"" but one George W. Bush during his acid/coke pagan stage these two discs give one plenty of room to project. A delightful mix of Buffalo Springfield like folk pop and a darker more morose Bread, not to mention the weird cut ups and studio nankering between songs. For those of you who wish you were old enough not to remember the sixties this is a good way to start."
+2,Magical!,"This is one of our all time favorite books. The art is great and the story is a blend of magical and kooky that delights children and grown-ups alike. When it was my turn to be a guest reader at my daughters K class we went through all our books (which took two days) and this is the one she chose for me to read. It is so refreshing to find a book that appeals to me as much as it does to her and that is fun to read and not painful. If you've choked your way though enough insipid fairy, kitty, and princess drivel to last you a lifetime (and haven't we all?) then you might want to give sweet dream pie a try.*** We discovered last summer that softened ice cream, fluff, food coloring and assorted candies and jimmies could be swirled into an oreo crust to make a quite passable sweet dream pie for home consumption, though my daughter was a little annoyed that it didn't actually cause her to halucinate a monster with people feet ;)"
+2,Love this one,"This is a marvelous, detailed fantasy.All day, Ma and Pa Brindle make an enormous ""Sweet Dream Pie"". The pie is clearly magical - every move the Brindles make to bake this pie is echoed on the street. When they roll out the dough, everybody falls off their bed onto the floor. When the oven is on, the street is hot. When they blow on the pie to cool it off, a breeze picks up in the neighborhood.All the neighbors (except the little allergic girl) are invited to have a single slice of pie - but they eat too much, all of them, and promptly fall asleep, causing wild dreams to go up and down the neighborhood in a totally non-frightening way. The dreams are eventually swept away, and everybody gets a good night's sleep.The story and the illustrations are wonderfully detailed, as I said. The only thing that ever prevents me from reading this book is that it's a long one - sometimes, you really don't have time for it and have to use a shorter book instead."
+2,This is probably only book you need to read in this subject,"I truly believe that this is the only book you need to read. It has all the concepts, theories about the story. Densly written and every sentence has concept, theory in it. Starts with the history of cosmology and continues with Cosmological Models, Origin of Galaxies, theory of Galaxy formations and star formations and future of the Universe. Inflation and other theories are all covered to the extend that space allows. What I liked most in this book is that it covers everything and you do not need to read ten books to get the idea complete. For more technical oriented person, book has Mathematical section at the end describing the concepts with formulas. Author always gives brief description of concepts and usually he explains any conclusion with reasons so that if you can not derive the conclusion by yourself there is the reason.This book together with Kip Throne's beautiful book on Black Holes will make it complete."
+1,More opaque than the Big Bang itself,"I've read quite a few books on astrophysics, cosmology, etc., and this is one of the most poorly written books I've come across. It's too bad, because the writer is trying to be current and thorough. But he doesn't know how to write clearly, his grammar is terrible, he skips steps in his explanations, jumps all over the place, and leaves you wondering ""what in the heck is this guy trying to say??"". Not recommended."
+2,Lightfoor at his best,"This is one of the ""final four"" - the four albums recorded by Lightfoot which had not, until now, been released on CD by Warner Brothers. (This has been released with Old Dan's Records, which is also very good.) I had Dream Street Rose on vinyl and so listening to it once again, this time on CD, is like seeing an old friend for the first time in a long time.It's typical Lightfoot, with his usual blend of simple melodies, lyrics about bittersweet love and, refreshingly, a brilliant version of the Auctioneer - all sung in his wonderful baritone voice. He's on good form, as are his usual backing musicians - Terry Clements, Rick Haynes and Pee Wee Charles.If you like Lightfoot, go buy this and the other members of the ""final four"" - well worth the money. Incidentally, if you're in the UK, they have not been released yet - am I the only UK resident with these on CD....?"
+2,The best of Lightfoot,"I have been a Lightfoot fan for decades. I find his music rich, lyrically appealing/entertaining. I tend to be drawn more to his mid period than his earlier or later stuff. Ol Dans Records is certainly one of my favorites BUT this I believe is my favorite of all my Gordon Lightfood records. I like the nautical theme and his haunting lyrics and vocally he was at his prime. Musky, masculine and down home, that is how I describe his music. A true form of the description minstrel, a great storyteller. I am so glad this is on CD now."
+2,New Light Shed On An Old Should-be Classic,"Released in March of 1980, DREAM STREET ROSE had all the makings of a classic Lightfoot recording. Every track shines on its' own. The opening track ""Sea of Tranquility"" is mesmerizing with its' blend of steel, electric guitar and keyboards. This should have been the first single from the album. ""Sea.."" is definately one of the highlights as is the title track, ""On the High Seas"", ""Whisper My Name"" and ""If You Need Me"". This is definately the BEST record that Lightfoot has created."
+2,"Musician, Songwriter, Composer, Poet And Matchmaker!","Released in '80 'Dream Stree Rose' was Gordon's fourteenth album. I happened to be dating seriously at the time of its release and thought this girl might be the one, so I put her to the test. I gave her a copy of this album along with one of his early releases; 'Back Here On Earth.' I told her ""You'd better learn to love this music if you want to keep dating me"" (stupid, but absolutely true).She loved it and we will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this coming August. Ahh... the power of a true poet. Thanks Gordon!'Dream Street Rose' contains -10 tracks- of solid Lightfoot compositions, my favorites are; 'Ghosts Of Cape Horn', 'Whisper My Name' and 'If You Need Me.'"
+2,Finally Available on Compact Disc!,"I've been waiting for this one to come out on compact disc since I bought my first cd player. It is not that this is Lightfoot's best album - eight of the ten tunes are only good to mediocre. But the title track and ""If You Need Me"" are two of Lightfoot's best. I've been hanging on to a record player just to be able to hear ""If You Need Me."" Now, thankfully, I can send the record player down the garbage chute."
+2,A Dark Look At Prison Life,"Brute Force is a surprisingly tough look at life in a prison, given the time when it was made. Burt Lancaster stars as an inmate who plans his escape to be with his critically ill girlfriend, Ann Blyth. He enlists the help of his cellmates and an older, experienced inmate, Charles Bickford. Standing in their way is a brutal, ambitious guard played very well by Hume Cronyn. There are a number of great scenes in the movie, including Cronyn's beating of an inmate to the sound of classical music, and the death in a giant press of an inmate that informed. The performances are good, the film moves at an excellent pace, and the ending surprised me somewhat, again given the time that it was made. Brute Force is a very good movie."
+2,Fantastic fim. But they forgot something!,"The film is great in every way. Truly a prison ""film noir"" classic. But everytime I watch it, I always, wonder ""Six guys in a cell and no toilet."" Must have been quite a problem!"
+2,A thriller as brutal as its title,"The Bottom Line:A somewhat forgotten film whose Criterion release should heighten its exposure, Brute Force is a raw and intense film about an prison riot that belies its Hays Code era setting to deliver violence and tension throughout its running length; if you like your films rough and ruthless, get Brute Force.3.5/4"
+2,Fun but slightly limited,"Previous reviews state false advertising because of the 360 degree movement, and the fact that you cant move into and out of the background. That is a truly ignorant comment because if you would notice that on a flat 2d plane there are 360 degrees. moving in all dimensions would actually be about 129600 degrees (360degrees * 360degrees). Also, while there may not be as many moves as other games, and the combo system is limited, you have to realize the strategy involved in the fighting system. You have to take advantage of other characters' flaws and time your projectiles. You have to lead characters with your projectiles and manage your psi. Limited moves are made up for with the strategic elements. However, some characters are overly cheap (Setsuna) which somewhat detract from the experience. All in all, this is a great game if you take the time to learn more about it."
+2,Worth the money,"The only reason I did not give this a 5 was because it seems loose in the camera, but it does work great, and the price, well, you can't beat it. I purchased two of them."
+1,overstated,These batteries last approx 1 hr which is the same recording time from the originals plus these are considerably larger
+1,This batteries are completely worthless!!!,"Purchased two of this batteries in September of 2007. They worked fine for a while. Stored them fully charged for about 3 months. When i tried to use them again both batteries had fully discharged, after charging them they each ran for about one minute each and died. Tried to recharge them but they wouldn't hold a charge no matter how many times or how long i put them on the charger. By comparison the original battery from canon only lost about one quarter of its charge in three months and is working the same as new. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT, they are unreliable. You wouldn't want to miss videotaping an important event due to battery failure."
+2,Pleasantly surprised but with reservations,"The is the very first book that I have read by Alan Cook. The book started off slow but didn't remain that way. It was a good fun read. I had issues at certain parts. 1)Tony is a mid 30's male that sometimes is lusting after a soon to be 18 years old female. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Even though their relationship was platonic, her mother not knowing him pretty much allowed him to have free rein with her. 2) What appears to me to be the gratuitous reference to 911. 3) Having a character who has never spoken with, had history or experience with the ""nanny"" in this story allude to a nanny in California being a Spanish speaker. Not all nannies are Spanish speakers. Not all nannies speak Spanish. These are a few of the instances where I shook my head.Overall it's not a bad book. It was fun. I plan to read more by Alan Cook."
+1,"boring, nonsensical.",this book is so implausible that the cost of reading it is you lose part of your life you'll never get back. don't do it.
+1,Bad Writing,"I think this is my first written review for Amazon. I want to save others from wasting time reading this drivel! The writing is terrible, the plot is contrived, and the story is full of stereotypes. Recommend avoiding!"
+1,Not so Hotline to Murder!,I thought this was written by an inexperienced mystery writer. Not suspenseful or even very special in writing style. Very humdrum.
+1,Had to stop reading,I couldn't get through this. It was so dull. main character was really uninteresting. seemed to be creepily interested in high school girls. couldn't figure out the purpose of the unspecified Hotline... I've put down probably 5 books in my life - I read everything. but this - just couldn't hold me.
+1,"Shallow, implausible read","Okay...you have Tony- a twenty-something dude w/ dead end job, loser roommate, and no girlfriend. We never learn exactly WHY he decides to do community service work, but...he is on a Hotline team. The hotline is peopled by hot teen age girls in skimpy attire and a couple of oddball older guys like Tony.None of the characters or the plot twists are believable at all and of course it ends with Tony still lusting after the seventeen year old and waiting for her to ""be of age"". Hopefully she too will get murdered before she has to sleep with this loser in a sequel."
+2,History Lesson: Pay Attention,"Gov. Bradford's accounting is a must read - especially if you are concerned with the direction of our society.William Bradford's 1st hand accounting dispels the myths I've been taught regarding Thanksgiving, the Pigrims, their history, colony experiences, social structures, and relations with the ""savages."" Gov. Bradford clearly states that the communal, communistic social structure was a failure. Further, Gov. Bradford records what worked and saved the colony. Simply, the capitalist and free society of America is successful and to the benefit of all.Read for yourself, think and consider."
+2,Excellent Window into our Past,"I learned many things that I didn't have a clue about. Our ancestors had to fight the socialists back then. Many people died needlessly...just like the storm America is heading into today.Like Santayana said, ""Those that learn nothing from History are doomed to repeat it."""
+2,Book Binding in Opposite Direction of Pages,The book binding is in the opposite direction of the pages!! I'm trying not to let it detract from the content of the book.
+1,Characters I Could Care less about...,"This book initially seemed like it would be a great read. It promised black lesbian characters/story set in a different time (the late-50s/early 1960s...I'm not sure why the previous reviewer said early 1900s/1920s Harlem Renaissance). In actuality any lesbian content could be compiled into about 2-3 pages out of the entire book (which was a disappointment for me). Further none of the characters, including the main character Sunshine/Kali, were likable. The author did not make me feel for any of them, except perhaps briefly at the very end.To the author's credit it was well written, though the multiple storylines that did not come together until the end got annoying."
+1,Complex image of black life in the early 1900s,"This book is not ""Color Purple"" or ""Harlem Nights"": anybody that is trying to read a simple narrative about black lesbians or the Renaissance will not find it here. Muhanji's characters come from various race, gender, and sexuality backgrounds. This book has twists and turns that may surprise those not up for the challenge of this reading. I didn't particularly love this novel, but I do think Muhanji has talent and will go places one day."
+2,Definetly Difficult To Put Down!,"Siouxsie and the Banshees tells you like it is. Period. They talk about everything from their childhood, drugs, alcohol, traumatic experiences, etc in such vivid detail that you literally feel like you are experiencing it! I think all books about celebrities should be just like this: straight to the point and honest! However, Sioxsie and the Banshees draw you in with their colorful way of speaking......and believe me, their life will be stuck in your head.....no, seriously.GET THE BOOK!!!!"
+2,Tender and Charming,"Jenny Teale is a secret penpal to Captain John Braithwaite while he was fighting in the first Iraqui war. Her letters are intimate and win his heart. When he returns stateside, however, she refuses to meet him.JR doesn't know that Jenny has been wounded both physically and emotionally when a disastrous auto accident left her serious injured and abandoned by her (now ex) husband.He's determined to find his ideal woman, she's equally determined to be anonymous and independent. The resulting story is a delight."
+1,Probably the least interesting Foundation book,"Really, this concluding novel of the Foundation series seems to belittle the original books in the series by trying to tie the Robot Universe with the Foundation.The writing is excellent, and the book is really quite interesting when taken as a stand-alone work... but it wasn't the grand end to the ""Foundation"" series that I had been hoping for."
+2,Masterful --- a history lesson about the future,"I am a foundation purist that only really regards 5 books as integral to the message that I believe Asimov was leaving for the earth. The original trilogy, Foundation's Edge and Foundation and Earth.Is the individual or the whole more valuable. The planet of extreme individuals, one of whom travels off with the adventurers in search of earth is certainly there to question the wisdom of Galaxia and indeed whether or not Galaxia can succeed. Galaxia or individuals, which will win?"
+2,Terrific! One of the best of the series,"Excellent book. Isaac Asimov ties together the Foundation series with his Robot books and his Empire books. He makes many allusions to those earlier books, even bringing back R. Daneel Olivaw, now 20,000 years old! Continuing the storyline in Foundation's Edge, he examines the conflict between individuality and unity, with the extreme unitists of Gaia, the extreme individualists of Solaria (who have even become hermaphrodites to totally eliminate interaction) and the moderates of the Galaxy. This book has intellectual excitement, some adventure, a bit of romance, and some philosophy. This is definitely one of his best"
+1,Should of stopped after the first three,"The first three books held my interest the whole way through. Intelligent writing and an exciting story. Foundations Edge was okay. Foundation and Earth, however, was preposterous. I'm afraid to say a LONG, boring story with a rediculous ending. He didn't really want to write these two books and it shows."
+2,Interesting ending . . .,"Asimov wrapped up the Foundation/Robot/Empire saga quite well in Foundation and Earth. I must admit I was a bit confused by the book as I read the Foundation series starting with Foundation before I read any of the Robot/Empire Novels or even Prelude to Foundation or Forward the Foundation. Despite my confusion, I was impressed with the book even then."
+1,Boring and repetitous,"To start, I loved the first 4 books. But this was really bad. The characters were very unlikable. Golan was a child hating old grump and Bliss almost broke down in tears every time she stepped on a blade of grass. The same arguments over and over, no action and then he had to throw in a sex, like it's mandatory for the hero to sleep with at least one woman per planet visited or something. Yuck! This and _Prelude to Foundation_ should have never been written or at least cut down to a reasonable size. Each book could have dropped about 150 pages with absolutely no effect on the plot. If you really want to find out what happens, do the abridged version on tape and save yourself from this trash."
+2,Asimov,Great sci fi read. The originality is so that many movies n shows depicting space must have read the series.
+1,Worst of the Series,"If you enjoyed the ending of Foundation's Edge then you will probably like this book. You will find more analogies comparing Gaia to things in the isolate world, and Bliss squaring off with Trevize about stuff you really don't care about. Asimov does, however, succeed in making you feel the fustration that the characters feel when they don't discover ANYTHING about Earth for the first 450 pages. The most annoying character is Fallom. I found myself wanting Trevize to kill Fallom as he suggests he will do several times in the book. The ""twist"" revealed in the last sentence is all but a surprise as Trevize foreshadows it several times in the book. I just read a review that this was more part of the Robot series than the Foundation series. I had only read the first four Foundation novels so perhaps that is why I didn't care for the portion of the book where they meander through space accomplishing nothing."
+1,Not Even for the Most Devoted Fan,"It's hard to believe that the man who wrote this book (and its equally disappointing predecessor, _Foundation's Edge_) even READ the original Foundation Trilogy, let alone wrote it.This book is repetitive, tedious, and unimaginative. The conversations about collectivism vs. individuality, repeated _ad nauseum_, for all the constant hashing and rehashing of those themes, do not even skim the surface of the points of contention between them.It's bad enough that this book isn't the least bit about the Foundation(s); the real problem is that it isn't even good science fiction, and worse still, it isn't even good writing. If you enjoyed the original Foundation Trilogy, please don't bother with the last two books (chronologically) in the series. They'll only ruin the whole experience.One star. Maybe less."
+1,Not up to standards,"If you're an Asimov junkie like me, you'll buy and read this book no matter what anybody says. But if you were thrilled with the first three books in the series, ecstatic over the addition of Prelude to Foundation, and slightly less than pleased with Foundation's Edge, then you'll be disappointed with this one.I felt Isaac was preaching at me in some sort of new age galactic godspeak rather than entertaining me with a good story. Maybe that's the danger of writing so many good adventure books: eventually you want to advertise your beliefs. I don't know if that's true or not, but I do know that this book was a terrible letdown for me in an otherwise brilliant series.The ending didn't gather together the threads of the story, but only seemed to serve as a steppingstone for books that were never to be written. The Foundation Series is a grand adventure, standing up for the most part over forty years after some of the volumes were written. Well, five out of six of them do, at least."
+1,Boring and unscientific,"Unscientific? You are probably wondering how I could say such a thing. I could easily get through the heavy philosophysing via the Trevize & Bliss arguments, but when you get right down to it, Asimov just took the ""Future is bliss through the oneness/Gaia/connectedness"" (pick a mechanism) option. Ho-hum. Really, I expected a better ending to this grand series."
+1,A bit disappointing,"It would seem that the last batch of books produced by the Asimov aren't quite what they use to be. I'm still and always will be an avid fan, but the last two books in the foundation series were a bit of a let down. Though Foundation Forward (in the timeline between Prelude to Foundation and Foundataion) was relatively the best of his last 3.-chris"
+1,Tried for second time to enjoy this book - still bad,"I read this book several years ago, but didn't write a review. I decided to renew my interest in the Foundation series and since this book was hazy in my memory, I decided to reread it. Now I remember why it's hazy. This has to be the most boring and wordy book Asimov has ever written, period. I found myself skipping over large sections of nonsense dialogue of Bliss arguing with Trevise about Gaia. Nobody talks and discusses as much without saying anything as the characters in this book! I managed to get on by skimming and concentrating on plot points. Asimov in his foreword said his publisher asked him to write a large book and he complied by filing it with 80% useless chatter and boring dialogue. He could have written a good short story about this quest for Earth that would have been enjoyable, rather that this bloated, boring, and frankly turgid effort. I gave it two stars in respect to Asimov, had it been any other author, one or no stars."
+1,eh,I became enthralled by Issac Asimov through a collection of his short stories. In just a few pages he presented and explored a brain-boggling idea. But in this longer work and two others in the Foundation series (Foundation and Empire and Prelude to Foundation) I admit considerable disappointment. There are some good ideas but they're lost in a sea of shallow characters and needless ramblings. I won't give up on the author because when he hits he really hits. But I'm through with the Foundation series
+2,Foundation's End?,"In my opinion the last two foundation books, Foundation's Edge and Foundation and Earth, are alot better than the original three. Isaac Asimov's wrting style has improved, it is a very imersive series that I would recomend to any sci-fi lover. Too bad Isaac didn't write anymore foundation books after this and prelude and forward to the foundation."
+1,A disappointment,"Nowhere near the intrigue and plot of the original Foundation Trilogy. Foundation & Earth was an irritating series of hypothetical debates that amounted (usually) to nothing, and a series of trite, rather meaningless visits to far off planets. The ending (I won't spoil it) was hard to believe, to put it mildly. I give Asimov credit for some of the greatest sci-fi around, but he should have retired from the game after the 1950's."
+1,not one of his best...,"...and the ending really sank the series. I wish he'd have stopped with the original trilogy. Ursula LeGuin made the same mistake with the Earthsea books: three brilliant and a fourth turkey. This is the turkey, and Asimov kept fowling up after it. Bummer."
+1,I still have not received my purchase.,"I ordered Foundation and Earth on July 28, 2010. I received the wrong book (Foundation and Empire) on August 6, 2010 and immediately notified the sender who said they would ship a replacement out immediately. It is now August 29, 2010 and I have still not received the book I ordered. I understand the book I ordered was ridiculously inexpensive, but that doesn't justify terrible service. If you could get the wrong book to me within a week, I don't understand why the correct order couldn't have been here within a week, though since you made the mistake I believe it should have been expedited. Very disappointed and still awaiting the book. Contacted seller a week ago and they said they could confirm it has been dispatched, but I still have not received it."
+2,Amazon hostess starter set,The starter set was great but the service from Amazon was even better. they handled the lost set with speed and great customer care
+1,dispointed,"I was dispointed with the size of the creamer and sugar bowl. I was given another set(like this set) 3 years ago by my daughter for a birthday gift, she got it from the Betty Crocker web site. I was very please with it then as the bowl and creamer was a nice big size. as Betty Crocker no longer carries this line, I was pleased to find the set on Amazon.com. the picture was exactly like the set that I have.However This creamer and bowl that came with this set,looks like it was made for a child's tea set, they are so tiny, neither one holds a halve cup of sugar or creamer. And the Sugar Bowl is oval not round as it was on the online picture. I was very dispointed- as I had planed on giving it as a wedding present to a frend's daughter(who had liked the set each time I used it). I ended up buying something else for her. Now the Butter dish and Gravy Boat are normal size and thats makes them look even more tiny. I'll never buy this again"
+1,Cheap crystal set.,"As a previous reviewer stated, the creamer and sugar dish are of a ridiculously small size and are not the same as shown in the picture. One of the salt and pepper shakers was lopsided. The set is made in China and is worth $20 at best. I would be embarrassed to give this as a gift."
+2,Ever so Wild,"Two of Frankie Laine's great albums with Johnny Williams are reissued on one disc- to excellent effect! Although the arrangements and style of these 60s albums resemble Laine's and William's work on ""Hell Bent for Leather,"" in this case the songs are not cowboy songs, but, in the case of ""Dueces Wild,"" gambling songs, and, in the case of ""The Call of the Wild,"" klondike-adventure songs. No popular singer has ever explored this rough and ready terrain with Frankie Laine's success, and it's a thrill to hear him charge through such masculine songs as ""Call of the Wild"" and ""Roving Gambler."" Even songs that had proved major hits for other artists are remade in Laine's image: Johnny Horton's ""North to Alaska"" comes to mind. Some may find these selections and arrangements trite and old-fashioned- and they are- but the sheer strength and passion exhibited here is hard to dislike."
+2,Great Gritty Clean,"Fast Orange, at the best price, buy 2 and get free shipping, a great deal. Need I say more?"
+2,Great Stuff!,"We use Permatex orange hand cleaner in our printing studio at the University of Nevada, Reno where I teach book arts. We do a lot of letterpress printing, which means that everyone gets printing ink on their hands. The Permatex is like magic, removing the ink and giving the students and I clean hands. Highly recommended."
+1,Hostile nonsense,"Written in the late Thirties, this book is a misguided attempt to interpret Robespierre as a precursor to Hitler and Stalin. It is a complete distortion of the aims and goals of the French revolution. Interested readers should pursue histories by Thompson, Hampson, Jordan and Rude instead to get a more accurate portrait of Robespierre"
+2,Amazing,Janice's book and video have worked wonders for me. I no longer get a stiff neck when I work on the computer. I sleep better than ever before..... Great resource!
+1,Inessential Atlas,A very succinct book with a large number of good but very small illustrations at a fair price. The book is marred by sloppy labels and poor grammar. I was considering the book for use of a beginning physiology class but it will not be used.
+2,"Godhood is overrated, but this story isn't!","What an excellent story with a villain who is anything but a flat character. Thanos has a lust for power, but he finds out that it's perks come with a price. Below death's affections now above them, Thanos revels in his own might. With power comes pride, and it is his downfall. But is losing ultimate power and ultimate responsibility really such a bad thing?"
+2,"Great story, with a few minor issues","I've been wanting to read this for some time and I've to say I wasn't dissapointed. I sat down and read this in one shot; to give you an idea how engrossed I was. The story moves really well, they did a great job of juggling huge list of characters and using them appropriately.That being said, it does have it problems. If you are reading this as a standalone, then some of the characters may/may not be familiar. There was a few that I knew by name, but really knew nothing about (Cloak and Adam Warlock are good examples of this). The art is also not my cup of tea either. I grew up reading comics of this era and wasn't a fan of it then - color in what's important and leave the rest b/w. Be as that may, the book itself is as well put together and as well printed as anything coming out now."
+2,Excellent,Great comic to catch up on when you have some free time. I carried mine with me in my work bag and would break it out when I had some free time to read. Worth the purchase.
+2,Brought back memories,I loved this series when I was younger and it first came out. What a great story line in the Marvel Universe. Buying the whole series in one book like this was a real treat. Thanos and the Infinite Gauntlet rock!
+2,The best crossover ever,When Thanos collects the six infinity Gems he becomes the most powerful being in the universe(He wants to destroy all life to impress lady death). it is up to all the superbeings in the universe to steal the Gauntlet but when that is acheived it leaves the way for a greater evil
+2,Defining moments,"This set of stories is definitely among the best works of fiction ever to reach the printed page! The most important characters such as Captain America, Silver Surfer, and Thanos are handled flawlessly. The entire first five sections just keep building the suspense and you are wondering the entire time ""how are the good guys going to win?"" and we find out in the sixth. This book shows why Marvel comics are the best because we care about the characters. The book also has Captain America's defining moment: at the end of the battle only Cap stands. He walks up to the God-like Thanos. His shield is destroyed and Thanos brings his fist towards him. Captain America stands there, defiance to the last. The look in his eye, captured perfectly by Ron Lim says it all. In short, if you are a fan of comics, or even if you aren't and want to see why so many of us feel like the characters are friends and, in some cases like Captain America, even good role models, then buy this book!"
+1,1634: The Ram Rebellion,"Very, very disappointing. I loved 1632, liked 1633, was luke warm over the Gallileo book, and really disliked this one. Sad to see a great idea/series start go downhill so fast. The ""humor"" in this book is mildly ammusing for the first 10 pages or so then increasing sophmoric and boring for the next 50 pages. I scanned the last 50 pages and then ash canned this turkey. Save your money. I hope ""CAnnon Law"" returns to the quality of the first book, but the blurb on it is not promising. Most readers, like me, don't really care how many angels can dance on the head of a 17th century pin and get really bored with endless minutia about religious arguments. Wake up Eric and give us some fun, rousing tales of survival, war, and innovation in the unique ""world"" you created in 1632."
+1,don't buy this book......,"....unless you have nothing else to spend your money on. I am a great fan of the other books, especially 1633, but this one is a poorly, maybe even unethically, conceived project. Many of the ""stories"" contained in the book were written by non-professional writers, and it really shows. Apparently many of them are available on the web, which makes the decision to publish them in book form, without warning the purchaser, rather iffy, in my opinion. The theme that is supposed to hold everything together, ""Brillo"" and his use as a symbol for a new form of government, is just, well, lame. The songs are unbelievably tedious, and the idea is not ever presented coherently.Pass on this one, save your money for 1634: The Baltic War."
+1,What A Mess!,"This side story is actually an anthology of semi related tales. It is tedious, boring and an absolute mess. Unless you have a passion for the minutiea of 17th century German government this is a waste of time. I have enjoyed the other books very much but this one is so disjointed that it barely makes sense.I would suggest skipping this one and waiting for the ""real"" book to come about the Baltic War."
+1,Boring and pointless,"I found it difficult to read through, goes into heavy detail on 17th Century German farming culture early on and that was the exciting part."
+1,Bewildering Mish-mash,"Eric Flint calls this an ""oddball volume"" and a ""cross between a traditional anthology and a novel"" in the preface. I found it a bewildering mishmash, even the wrap up section at the end. The storyline jumps between characters and locations frequently, and the timeline jumps back and forth as well. The number of characters in play is astounding, and most of them are not the main 1632 characters. It was just plain hard to follow, and therefore hard to fully enjoy. For newbies, this is a definite DO NOT BUY. If you are a 1632 series experienced reader, go ahead, but be forewarned that this one falls a little short."
+1,Avoid this One and save your time and money,"Eric Flint is a learned and knowledgeable historian with a splendid imagination. He has co authored a number of good alternative history books with David Drake and his 1632 was excellent. Left to his own devices, however, or with a lesser editor, he becomes lost in the twists and twirls of his own highly nuanced world. He has a difficult time sustaining realistic characters. (Pretty much the same set of heros again and again.) Here, another reviewer compared this to reading a high school newspaper, which is apt -- but more likely one will find as much benefit reading off of Flint's fan website and finding that various folks have given additional life to his characters in his alternate universe. So let's join those who hope that he will return to the main flow, with a better editor and prove himself an independent success."
+1,Not What it seems,I will never again buy an Eric Flint book without physically examining it. The two official reviews above make it look like a sequel; it is not.
+2,"It's not just about a sheep, people!","This book takes thought. It takes patience. It takes an interest in the nitty gritty of politics and history in the making. It is probably an oversimplication of a guided revolution, but oh, how I wish some of the authors could give some much needed advice to the idiots trying to administer US policy in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book is about nation building. I really enjoyed it, although parts are a bit amateurish. I think overall it showed the complexity of events, in a slightly non-linear fashion, and how history is made up of people and individual decisions. It is a hopefully view of the potential of humankind, and worth a read if you give it time. I look forward to more of this series!"
+1,Rip-off,"I liked Flint, I trusted him to deliver his usual good reading but now, I have been scammed to the bones by his three last spin-off's, the Galileo Affair, the Grantville Gazette, and the Ram Rebellion. Do not buy any of those awful books, you would be,like me, finding yourself in the category ' A mark is born every minute'. Those three rate a very high Minus..."
+1,Very disappointing,"I have previously bought three other books in this series; this anthology is, by far, the weakest of the four.I really don't care to read about some sheep called Brillo, who appears to be the main character up to page 185.Very disappointing, save your money."
+1,Tedious collection of stories about a goat.,"If you are like me, and thought the anthologies of this series were just ok. Then don't bother with this book. It is another anthology and it is by far the worst of the lot. I am sure the writers thought that these stories about the antics of a goat were hilarious, I however found them tedious and after I was on page 100 and the book was STILL going on about domestic farm life and the antics of a perfectly ordinary goat I just couldn't go on any further. Please no more anthologies. Maybe I can give my copy to the library to keep someone else from wasting twenty dollars."
+1,Disappointed,"I love the 1632 series. I have bought every book as soon as the come out, and enjoyed each immensely. This is not a novel in the normal definition. It is a collection of stories, kind of like the Gazette, except the Gazette is interesting. I was bored frankly with the stories. I normally read a book in less than a day, but this one took me over 4 days, because i just could not get interested, I just finished it to keep me in the story and to ensure I would not miss anything for future books."
+1,Pretty Disappointing,"I have to say that after becoming immersed in 1632 and enjoying 1633, I feel like the author's pretty much abandoned the project to whoever wants to publish some small snippet. This was the worst of the series by far and I actually just gave up on it half way though which I never ever do to fiction. I truly wanted to see the author embrace this universe and allow me to come along for an enjoyable ride. Looks like it's not going to happen. Probably need to hold off or write your own version since that's kind of what got published anyway."
+1,Far and away the most boring book in the series,"I have every single Ring Of Fire book, and in general, the series is among my favorite sci-fi works. Except for this one. This book is not only almost unrelated to the rest of the series internally, it consists of a series of incredibly inane anecdotes about raising sheep and rabbits. Certainly the dullest sci-fi book I own. The ONLY reason to read this one is because it's referenced from later works, in particular 1635 - The Dreeson Incident. You'd think that a character in a sci-fi novel should have a story at least as interesting as a normal person in real life - and this book sure misses that goal. Unless you're really, really keen on reading short children's stories about anthropomorphic rams (the sheep kind), this book is sure to disappoint.Skip this one - you'll thank me later."